ST9302-CS 930602 CITY OF COPPELL ' TM
SCOPE OF SERVICES
SANDY LAKE ROAD
AND
24" WATER LINE
A. PHASE ONE - CONCEPTUAL PLAN
1. Data Collection: The Engineer shall collect from the City, background
information relevant to the project including property and topographic maps
(supplied on magnetic media), plats, and all maps and plans of water, sewer,
streets, drainage, current and future land use, including but not limited to,
planned developments and master plans (drainage and utility). Collect from
franchise utility and pipeline companies all maps and construction plans, if
available, relative to this project. Obtain from the County of Dallas design
plans of Sandy Lake Road, east of McArthur Blvd.
2. Hydrologic and Hydraulic Analysis: Utilizing the data collected above, the
Engineer shall:
a. Review the available dam regarding existing and proposed drainage
facilities to determine location, capacities, discharges and the applicable
drainage areas for each.
b. Determine the drainage basins and sub-basins for the project area in
question and develop storm drain discharges for current and fully
developed conditions for the 5, 25, 50 and 100-year events.
c. Analyze the existing drainage channel between McArthur Boulevard and
Mapleleaf Drive area to determine alternatives for improvements.
d. Develop design alternatives for conveyance improvement and aesthetic
enhancements between McArthur Blvd. and Mapleleaf Dr.
e. Review hydrologic and hydraulic analyses perforn~ed by others to
fam~iarize and incorporate the findings into the above analysis.
3. Water System Analysis:
ao Collect data relative to the City of Coppell and City of Flower Mound
water system including; water system maps, pump and storage
information, existing hydraulic system models, operational criteria,
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condition of individual components and water lines, diurnal demand
distributions for each pressure plane and other relative information
deemed necessary.
b. Update and edit previous hydraulic models to reflect existing conditions
and operational criteria and debug model for new computer analysis.
c'. Revise demands on hydraulic model to reflect those conditions expected
during construction of relocating the 30" water main.
d. Revise demands on existing pump stations for expected average day
conditions and prorate performance criteria for the same.
e. Incorporate the diurnal demand distribution into the hydraulic models in
order to perform extended period simulations of the pressure planes.
fo Finalize model by reviewing internally and with City staff information
regarding pump performance and staging, on/off settings, tank
elevations, pressures, capacities and line conditions of 30" transmission
main.
g. Evaluate alternatives for the removal of the 30" water transmission main
from service between McArthur Blvd. and Denton Tap Rd.
1. Cross-connect the City's 16" waterline at Denton Tap Rd. with the
30" City of Dallas waterline to facilitate the supply of potable water
to Flower Mound on an interim basis in order to expedite the
relocation of the 30" waterline within the project limits.
2. Cross-connect the City's proposed 24" waterline at Denton Tap Rd.
with the 30" City of Dallas wate~ine to facilitate the supply of
potable water to the City of Flower Mound on an interim basis to
expedite the relocation of the 30" waterline within the project limits.
3. Installation of an in-line booster pump along the 30" transmission
main to offset deficiencies in pressure or head caused by the cross-
connection with the City of Coppell.
4. Cross-connect the City's system and supplement additional demand
needs with the City of Lewisville's water supply.
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h. Prepare and present a report describing the technical approach, f'mdings,
conclusions,and recommendations for review by the City staff. The
report shall include appropriate exhibits for use in presentations.
4. Horizontal and Vertical Alignment Determination:
a. Develop the horizontal and vertical alignment of Sandy Lake Rd. from
Denton Tap Rd. to McArthur Blvd. using City property and topographic
maps. The alignment will be based on a six lane blvd. section and 110'
of proposed right-of-way. Vertical and horizontal alignments will be
verified during preliminary design with in-the-field cross-sections.
b. Determine the centerline/baseline alignment using AASHTO design
guidelines for horizontal and vertical sight and stopping distances.
c. Determine drainage patterns within street rights-of-way and design a
closed storm drainage system to convey runoff to existing outfall
locations. Coordinate drainage at Moore with improvements beyond the
project limits to be designed by the City.
d. Locate median openings and driveway approaches within the limits of the
project and make recommendations to City staff as to f'mal geometry.
e. Meet with City staff to determine areas of conflict between alignment
geometry and right-of-way needs. Make final presentation to staff on the
conceptual plan layout for ultimate six lane and four lane design.
f. Obtain in writing from Owner acceptance of the Conceptual Design and
directive to proceed with Preliminary Design.
g. Provide all franchise utilities copies of the conceptual plans and any
anticipated relocation information available at that time to facilitate
relocation design plans.
5. Design Survey: The Engineer's consultant shall perform all field surveys
necessary to prepare preliminary and ffmal design of the proposed
improvements. The survey shall include the following:
a. Establish three "satellite" points on the ground for horizontal control at
each end of the project limits and one at the approximate midpoint.
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b. Establish vertical control points in the form of permanent bench marks
or temporary bench marks that are tied to available City survey vertical
control based upon USGS datum.
c. Make a topographic survey of all existing features that may pertain to
construction activities. Features shall include, but not be limited to,
telephone poles, power poles, other visible utilities located on or above
the surface, fences, retaining walls, water meters, manholes, vaults,
sprinkler heads, and other permanent or temporary structures. All
buildings, trees, steps and other topographical features which may be of
interest to the City, area residents and adjacent property owners in
discussing proposed improvements shah also be located.
d. Abstracting all plats and properties from the Dallas County Courthouse
for purposes of identifying property description, current ownership,
street address and legal address of properties along Sandy Lake Road,
adjacent to the proposed improvements.
e. Determine the horizontal and vertical location of all known and/or
apparent underground utilities. In critical locations, utilities shah be
uncovered by the City or the entity responsible for the utility to obtain
exact locations. The Engineer shah coordinate with the City and the
various utility companies to expose necessary utilities.
f. Locate sufficient property coruers throughout the project area in order
to determine the limits of existing fights-of-way or easements and
develop sufficient references to the proposed improvements to determine
new right-of-way and/or easement requirements.
g. Survey cross-sections at a maximum of 50-foot intervals of the existing
roadway for use during the design and calculation of construction
quantities.
h. Collect available survey data relative to the adjacent drainage channel,
for the areas upstream and downstream of McArthur Blvd. and review
the same for applicability to drainage analyses and proposed
improvements.
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i. Perform field surveys to collect data not otherwise obtained that is
necessary for the drainage analysis. All surveys shall be tied to existing
vertical control points provided by the City based upon USGS datum.
6. Landscape Design:
a. Meet with City staff to evaluate the project site for visual
quality/character, scenic view corridors, existing and anticipated land use
adjacent to the roadway, areas to be screened or buffered, maintenance
and safety concerns, and utility easements and drainage systems.
Document analytical conclusions in graphical form and prepare a
summary statement of project issues, opportunities and objectives for
presentation to city staff and citizen committee meetings. This work
shah include the existing channel between McArthur Blvd. and
Mapleleaf Dr., the McArthur Blvd. and Sandy Lake Rd. intersection and
the east half of the Denton Tap Rd. and Sandy Lake Rd. intersection.
b. Develop up to three alternative design concepts in plan review, at a scale
appropriate to adequately convey their design intent. A select number
of cross-sections and details will be developed as needed to clearly
communicate these alternatives. Presentations will be made to the City
staff and citizen committee meetings.
B. PHASE TWO - PRELIMINARY DESIGN
1. Preliminary Plans: The Engineer shah prepare preliminary plans for the
accepted alignment plan that shall include the following:
a. Preliminary alignment of the proposed street improvements (4 lane and
6 lane), intersection geometry, drive approaches, median openings,
horizontal curve data with beginning and ending stations and centerline
geometry.
b. Determine the preliminary vertical alignment of the' four and six lane
boulevard using actual field surveyed data to confn-m conceptual design
topography. Station profile grade on 50 foot intervals using the outside
top of curb for the inside four lane design.
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c. Preliminary alignment of the proposed drainage improvements including
approximate size and location of inlet and outlet structures, storm drain
laterals, leads and inlets.
d. Coordinate with City staff the horizontal and vertical location of storm
drain outfall systems to avoid conflicts with other design plans that
would provide for extending these facilities. (Ex.: Moore Road outfail
to provide for the north - designed by the City of Coppell.)
e. Identification of all known utilities existing within the project limits and
their potential conflicts. Show proposed relocations of the same where
owned by the City. Coordinate the relocation of franchise utilities and
the high pressure gas line and provide preliminary roadway and city
utility plans to these companies.
f. Determine impact of street grades and storm drain improvements on 30"
waterline. Develop design to lower segments of the 30" to avoid
conflicts. Review location of and impact that the relocation of 30" line
has on air/vacuum release valve. Determine new location of air/vacuum
valve riser pipe and possible vault around valve and pipe.
g. Evaluate location, size, and impact of thrust blocking for relocation.
Determine the type of trench backf'dl and method for placement and
testing of same.
h. Evaluate alternative locations for 24" waterline and its impact on traffic
flow, location of air/vacuum valves, timing of construction and cost vs.
location. Develop horizontal and vertical alignment of proposed
waterline, thrust blocking, air and vacuum, valve location and conflicts
with other utilities during construction. The limits of design and
construction for the 24" waterline will be from McArthur Blvd. to the
west side of Denton Tap Rd.
i. Determine location of existing 8" and 16" waterlines within Sandy Lake
Road. Evaluate impact of proposed improvements on existing lines and
design for relocation if necessary.
j. Determine location for new fire hydrants per City requirements along
Sandy Lake Road and salvage existing hydrants. Verify horizontal and
vertical grades of new fire hydrant.
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k. Design geometry of media openings, left turn lanes, and driveways.
Set grades on intersecting driveways and streets to provide acceptable
transitions up to and across Sandy Lake Road.
1. Design traffic signalization layout to include detector loop, controller
cabinet, mast anns and poles, and phasing. Include dry conduit
crossings for future signalization at secondary intersections.
m. Design layout of street lighting including but not limited to pole and light
fixture type, spacing, foundation, conduit size and location, and location
of transformer for primary/secondary feed.
n. Preliminary traffic control plan for detours and temporary pavement
during construction of the 30" water relocation, 24" water line and
paving and drainage.
o. Design of a paving jointing plan and associated details where it is non-
standard, such as the intersections.
Preliminary plans for this project shall be prepared at a scale of 1" equals 20
feet on single plan and profile sheets to such detail as is necessary to resolve
appropriate issues prior to preparation of f'mal design plans. Preliminary plans
must be approved by the City prior to the Engineer commencing with the
preparation of final plans and contract documents.
2. Survey - Rights-of-Way
a. Survey all side bearing lines of properties for purposes of closure on
rights-of-way takes.
b. Rights-of-way and Easement Determination: The Engineer shall survey,
render field notes, and prepare plans and individual exhibits for all
additional rights-of-way and permanent and/or temporary construction
easements needed. Rights-of-way and Easement plans shall include the
following:
(1) Cover sheet with location map.
(2) All parcels to be obtained located relative to the street
centerline.
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(3) Location of existing property pins found referenced by station
and offset from the street centerline.
(4) Location of easement limits either by station and offset from
the street centerline or by offset distance from an existing
property line.
(5) Area of fights-of-way or easement required.
(6) Parcel number.
(7) Lot and block of subdivision or tract and survey identification
of the parcel.
(8) Name and street address of the last known owner according to
the current tax roles of the City.
(9) Limits of existing easements and/or rights-of-way.
(10) The above information shall be presented on 24" x 36" plan
sheets and shah be signed and sealed by a Registered
Professional Land Surveyor. In addition, items 3 through 9
above shall be presented on 8-1/2" x 11" paper for each parcel
to be acquired and shall also be sealed by a Registered
Professional Land Surveyor.
The Engineer shall submit all above fights-of-way and easement information
with the Preliminary Plans in order to allow the City sufficient time to acquire
said rights-of-way and/or easements prior to commencement of construction.
Upon notification of acceptance of the rights-of-way and easement plans and
exhibits by the City, the Engineer shall locate and mark in the field the limits
of the proposed rights-of-way and/or easements in a manner sufficient for the
property owners to identify same.
3. Landscape Plan:
a. Preliminary Design
Based on the preferred alternative concept and written authorization from
the City to proceed, the Engineer will undertake preliminary design on
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the selected improvements in order to refine the concepts and establish
reliable estimates of Probable Construction Costs.
Using appropriate scaled plan sheets, prepare a schematic landscape plan
for Sandy Lake Road. The drawings, to be preliminary in nature, will
illustrate in plan and section the Engineer's recommendations for
plantings, lighting, signage, walkways and landscape berming within the
boulevard rights-of-way. Cost variables will include quantity, type and
size of trees, and inclusion/exclusion of landscape features. The plans
will be accompanied by suggested budgets for the landscape
development.
The preliminary design plans, details, and projected costs will be
presented to, and discussed with, the City staff. Any design refinements
necessary prior to public presentation will be identified.
b. Following reviews by City staff and a public meeting, and approval of
the Schematic Design by the City, the selected concept will be revised
to show the following:
· locations, dimensions and materials for special paving location and
preliminary design of pedestrian amenities;
· light fixture type, size and location;
· location, type and spacing for all plant materials;
· location and preliminary design for gateway identification;
· location for public art and other features, and;
· location for grading improvements and retaining walls,
c. Irrigation Design
(1) Coordinate with City staff as to styles and models of irrigation
equipment, location of controllers, sprinkler heads, double check
valves, metering, etc. to establish design guidelines for this project.
Identify preferred system components and manufacturers. Consider:
· Tuff grass rotor locations and type.
· Tuff spray head locations and type.
· Subsurface/drip applications in shrub/groundcover beds.
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· Supplemental tree irrigation.
· Style and method of solenoid valve installation.
· Use of soil moisture sensors, rain sensors, and temperature.
· Style of PVC pipe make-up system.
(2) Develop a conceptual plan of the overall area which illustrates the
location of points of connection to existing water supply lines and
electrical service.
(3) Coordinate with City staff and Landscape Architect those areas
requiring irrigation initially and those areas where future irrigation
is desired. Determine location of future sleeves/conduit to facilitate
expansion of irrigation system.
(4) Calculate typical water consumption and the cost of such for the
project area based on planting design.
(5) Coordinate with franchise utility to obtain power sources to run
controller and valves, location of secondary power feeds.
(6) Develop Master Plan for a "Centralized Irrigation Control System"
for the City to implement now or at some point in the future.
4. Geotechnical Investigation: The Engineer shall retain the services of a
qualified geotechnical engineering firm to obtain soil borings and perform the
laboratory analyses of the samples obtained to facilitate the determination of
the general characteristics and classification of the soil in the project area.
The geotechnical engineer shall prepare a report recommending any special
requirements for excavation or embedment of below ground/underground
structures, foundation require~nents for underground structures if a part of the
proposed improvements and soil/rock classification for use by contractors
during the bidding phase of the project.
a. Identify all geotechnical bore locations by centerline station offset and
elevation at existing ground adjacent to the edge of hole.
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b. Drill 20 borings to 20-foot depth (one boring per 500 linear feet of
roadway). Verify existing utility locations prior to drilling.
Backfill/patch bore holes at completion.
c. Laboratory Investigation will include:
· 120 Moisture content and laboratory classifications;
· 20 Alterburg Limits;
· 5 Lime Series;
· 1 Sulfate test per bore hole to check for lime-induced heaving
potential;
· Unconf'med compressive strength tests;
· Unconsolidated Undrained Direct Shear.. tests for trench
cut/stability considerations, and;
· Unit weight determinations.
d. Engineering Analysis and Report:
· Provide summary of subsurface conditions;
· Provide recommendation for the optimum lime concentration
for subgrade stabiliTation;
· Comment on sulfate content testing and special
recommendations for subgrade treatment to prevent the
potential for lime-induced heaving;
· Provide recommendations for a temporary road (approximately
1-year life with no heavy trucks) during road construction
activities;
· Provide trench backTffi methodology, compaction, and
placement comments; and,
· Provide four copies of the report.
5. Preliminary Cost Projection: The Engineer shall prepare and present to the
City alongr,the Preliminary Plans a preliminary cost projection for construction
of the prop6'ie\d i~nprovements. The Engineer' s cost projection shall be based
upon the most recently available cost data for projects of a similar nature and
scope and the professional judgment of the Engineer. The cost projection shall
not be considered a guarantee of the construction cost of the project or the bids
that may be received on the project nor shall the cost projection contain any
allowance for costs associated with the acquisition of rights-of-way and/or
easements for the construction.
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6. Presentations and Public Forums: The Engineer shall attend and participate
in a maximum of six public forums to discuss the preliminary design of the
project with the City Council, citizens and/or interest groups of the City. The
Engineer shall prepare presentation graphics for use at the public forums as
deemed necessary by the Engineer to communicate the necessary information
and the Engineer shall participate in the presentations as deemed appropriate
by the City staff.
C. PHASE THREE FINAL DESIGN OF 24" WATERLINE AND UTILITY
ADJUSTMENTS
1. Final Plans and Contract Documents: Upon acceptance of the preliminary
plans by the City, the Engineer shah prepare f'mal plans and contract
documents suitable for the advertisement and receipt of bids for construction
of the 24" waterline and major utility adjustments. The f'mal design submittal
shah include the following:
a. Cover sheet with location map.
b. Plan and profile sheets of 24" water line improvements prepared on
single plan and prof'~e sheets at a scale of 1 inch equals 20 feet
(horizontal) and 1 inch equals 2 feet (vertical).
c. Plan and profile sheets of the relocation of the City of Dallas 30" water
line prepared on single plan and profile sheets at a scale of 1 inch equals
20 feet (horizontal) and 1 inch equals 2 feet (vertical).
d. Water and sanitary sewer relocation plans prepared either on separate
plan and profile sheets or shown on drainage improvement plans.
e. Traffic Control Plan for waterline and utility relocation construction.
f. Miscellaneous Details Sheet and Typical Section.
g. Prepare an erosion control plan for all phases of construction to meet the
latest NPDES regulations and/or the City of Coppell's Erosion Control
Ordinance for containment of erosion during construction. This plan
will illustrate the erosion plan to be implemented by the contractor and
maintained throughout by all phased contractors for the duration of the
project.
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ho Contract documents including notice to bidders, instructions to bidders,
form of proposal, standard payment, performance and maintenance
bonds, standard form of agreement, special provisions, special
specifications and standard details. The Engineer shall prepare the
contract documents utilizing the North Central Texas Council of
Governments (NCTCOG) Standard Specifications for Public Works
Construction, including the general conditions of agreement. Technical
Specifications shah be based on State Department of Highways and
Public Transportation (SDHPT) and NCTCOG.
i. Provide construction control points approximately every 800' or the
nearest side street. All control points will be set outside of the limits of
proposed construction.
j. The final design plans and contract documents shall be sealed and signed
by a Professional Engineer licensed by the State of Texas.
Final Cost Projection: The Engineer shall prepare and present to the City
along with the final plans and contract documents a final cost projection for
construction of the proposed improvements. The Engineer's cost projection
shall be based upon the most recently available cost data for projects of a
similar nature and scope and the professional judgment of the Engineer. The
cost projection shall not be considered a guarantee of the construction cost of
the project or the bids that may be received on the project.
3. City Review: Upon completion of the final plans and contract documents, the
Engineer shall present two complete sets of the construction documents to the
City staff for review. Upon completion of the final review by the city, the
Engineer shall review the City's comments and incorporate the appropriate
revisions into the final documents prior to the bidding phase.
Each time the Engineer submits plans and specifications to the City, two (2)
copies of each shall be submitted. These will be reviewed and checked by the
City and returned to the Engineer for corrections. When the corrected copies
(two plan and two specifications) are returned to the City, the original
reviewed plans and specifications shall also be returned to the City.
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Each set of plans shall be stamped "Preliminary" and dated by the Engineer
until approval of the plans by the City, whereupon the word "Preliminary"
shall be omitted and the plans shall be stamped "Final" on the cover sheet and
dated by the Engineer.
4. Utility Coordination: The Engineer shall supply all utility companies,
including, but not limited to franchised utilities and pipeline companies, which
have facilities within the limits of the Project with construction plans for the
Project. The above mentioned construction plans shall consist of the
following:
One set of approved and dated conceptual plans
One set of approved and dated preliminary plans
One set of approved and dated "final plans."
The Engineer shall obtain, from the utility companies, their best estimate of
time required for any necessary relocations.
The Engineer shall coordinate with the utility companies any proposed
improvements, either on the surface, below the surface, or above the surface,
that may be affected by the Project and indicate on the f'mal plans said
proposed improvements both on plan and profide.
The Engineer shall coordinate with all utility companies, including but not
limited to franchised utilities, City of Coppell Public Works Department, City
of Flower Mound, City of Dallas Water Department, County of Dallas and
pipeline companies, which have facilities within the limits of the Project, any
and all relocation work necessary for implementation of the Project. The
Engineer shall submit to City a time of relocation schedule containing the
estimated time required by each utility company involved in said Project to
relocate their utilities. This submittal of estimated relocation time will be
prepared upon completion of the preliminary construction plans. An updated
relocation time schedule will be prepared based upon the f'mal construction
plans.
5. Presentations and Public Forums: The Engineer shall attend and participate
in a maximum of three (3) public forums to present the final design of the
project to the citizens of the City. The Engineer shall prepare presentation
graphics for use at the public forums as deemed necessary by the Engineer to
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communicate the necessary information and the Engineer shall participate in
the presentations as deemed appropriate by the City staff.
Do PHASE FOUR - FINAL DESIGN OF PAVING, DRAINAGE, SIGNALIZATION
AND STREET LIGHTS
1. Final Plans and Contract Documents: Upon acceptance of the preliminary
plans by the City, the Engineer shall prepare f'mal plans and contract
documents suitable for the advertisement and receipt of bids for construction
of the paving, drainage, signalization, signage and street lights. The final
design submittal shall include the following:
a. Cover sheet with location map.
b. Plan and profile sheets of paving improvements prepared on single plan
and prof'~e sheets at a scale of 1 inch equals 20 feet (horizontal) and 1
inch equals 2 feet (vertical).
c. Drainage area map indicating drainage facilities with size of proposed
structures, area discharges, times of concentration and acreage of
drainage areas using hydrology consistent with that developed in the
Feasibility Study/Report Phase.
d. Drainage computation sheet reflecting hydrologic and hydraulic
calculations for the proposed improvements.
e. Plan and prof'~e sheets of drainage improvements prepared on single plan
and prof'~e sheets at a scale of 1 inch equals 20 feet (horizontal) and 1
inch equals 2 feet (vertical).
f. Street Signalization and Signage Plan showing location of street signs,
signal poles, controller box, detector loops and associated details.
g. Paving and Jointing Detail Sheets illustrating location of expansion,
construction and dummy joints for intersection construction.
h. Traffic Control Plan showing location of alternate routing and
construction signage.
i. Miscellaneous Detail Sheets.
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j. Contract documents including notice to bidders, instructions to bidders,
form of proposal, standard payment, performance and maintenance
bonds, standard form of agreement, special provisions, special
specifications and standard details. The Engineer shall prepare the
contract documents utilizing the North Central Texas Council of
Governments (NCTCOG) Standard Specifications for Public Works
Construction, including the general conditions of agreement. Technical
Specifications shall be based on State Department of Highways and
Public Transportation (SDHPT) and NCTCOG.
k. The f'mal design plans and contract documents shall be sealed and signed
by a Professional Engineer licensed by the State of Texas.
2. Final Cost Projection: The Engineer shall prepare and present to the City
along with the f'mal plans and contract documents a f'mal cost projection for
construction of the proposed improvements. The Engineer's cost projection
shah be based upon the most recently available cost data for projects of a
similar nature and scope and the professional judgment of the Engineer. The
cost projection shah not be considered a guarantee of the construction cost of
the project or the bids that may be received on the project.
3. City Review: Upon completion of the f'mal plans and contract documents, the
Engineer shall present two complete sets of the construction documents to the
City staff for review. Upon completion of the f'mal review by the city, the
Engineer shall review the City's comments and incorporate the appropriate
revisions into the f'mal documents prior to the bidding phase.
Each time the Engineer submits plans and specifications to the City, two (2)
copies of each shall be submitted. These will be reviewed and checked by the
City and returned to the Engineer for corrections. When the corrected copies
(two plan and two specifications) are returned to the City, the original
reviewed plans and specifications shall also be returned to the City.
Each set of plans shall be stamped "Preliminary" and dated by the Engineer
until approval of the plans by the City, whereupon the word "Preliminary"
shall be omitted and the plans shall be stamped "Final" on the cover sheet and
dated by the Engineer.
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4. Utility Coordination: The Engineer shall supply all utility companies,
including, but not limited to franchised utilities and pipeline companies, which
have facilities within the limits of the Project with construction plans for the
Project. The above mentioned construction plans shall consist of the
following:
One set of approved and dated conceptual plans
One set of approved and dated preliminary plans
One set of approved and dated "final plans."
The Engineer shall obtain, from the utility companies, their best estimate of
time required for any necessary relocations.
The Engineer shall coordinate with the utility companies any proposed
improvements, either on the surface, below the surface, or above the surface,
that may be affected by the Project and indicate on the final plans said
proposed improvements both on plan and prorifle.
The Engineer shall coordinate with all utility companies, including but not
limited to franchised utilities, City of Coppell Public Works Department, City
of Flower Mound, City of Dallas Water Department, County of Dallas and
pipeline companies, which have facilities within the limits of the Project, any
and all relocation work necessary for implementation of the Project. The
Engineer shall submit to City a time of relocation schedule containing the
estimated time required by each utility company involved in said Project to
relocate their utilities. This submittal of estimated relocation time will be
prepared upon completion of the preliminary construction plans. An updated
relocation time schedule will be prepared based upon the f'mal construction
plans.
5. Presentations and Public Forums: The Engineer shall attend and participate
in a maximum of three (3) public forums to present the final design of the
project to the citizens of the City. The Engineer shall prepare presentation
graphics for use at the public forums as deemed necessary by the Engineer to
communicate the necessary information and the Engineer shall participate in
the presentations as deemed appropriate by the City staff.
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E. PHASE FIVE FINAL DESIGN AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS -
LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION PLAN
1. Final Plans and Contract Documents: Upon acceptance of the preliminary
plans by the City, the Engineer shall prepare final plans and contract
documents suitable for the advertisement and receipt of bids for construction
of the landscaping and irrigation. The f'mal design submittal shall include the
following:
a. A complete set of contract documents showing existing and new contour
lines, critical spot grades, cross sections of any proposed earth berms
detailing the size and shape of such berms, and all other information
required for implementation of the grading plan.
b. Planting plans to locate and identify all items of plant material to be
used. A plant list, including quantity, size and variety of materials, will
appear on the drawing.
c. Irrigation:
(1) Irrigation design plan sheets indicating sprinkler head placement,
sleeving for water and wire routes, pipe routing and sizing,
controller locations, valve assignments to a controller, system
isolation valves and other miscellaneous items which convey the
ultimate final working product.
(2) Irrigation component assembly details.
(3) System program~ning schedules indicating run times to apply 1" of
water.
(4) Technical specifications for irrigation.
d. Miscellaneous Detail Sheet.
e. Technical specifications not included in the standard specifications.
f. Final design plans and contract documents shah be sealed and signed by
a registered ASLA and licensed irrigator in the State of Texas.
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2. Final Cost Projection: The Engineer shall prepare and present to the City
along with the final plans and contract documents a final cost projection for
construction of the proposed improvements. The Engineer's cost projection
shall be based upon the most recently available cost dam for projects of a
similar nature and scope and the professional judgment of the Engineer. The
cost projection shall not be considered a guarantee of the construction cost of
the project or the bids that may be received on the project.
3. City Review: Upon completion of the f'mal plans and contract documents, the
Engineer shall present two complete sets of the construction documents to the
City staff for review. Upon completion of the final review by the city, the
Engineer shall review the City's comments and incorporate the appropriate
revisions into the final documents prior to the bidding phase.
Each time the Engineer submits plans and specifications to the City, two (2)
copies of each shall be submitted. These will be reviewed and checked by the
City and returned to the Engineer for corrections. When the corrected copies
(two plan and two specifications) are returned to the City, the original
reviewed plans and specifications shall also be returned to the City.
Each set of plans shall be stamped "Preliminary" and dated by the Engineer
until approval of the plans by the City, whereupon the word "Preliminary"
shall be omitted and the plans shall be stamped "Final" on the cover sheet and
dated by the Engineer.
4. Utility Coordination: The Engineer shall supply all utility companies,
including, but not limited to franchised utilities and pipeline companies, which
have facilities within the limits of the Project with construction plans for the
Project. The above mentioned construction plans shall consist of the
following:
One set of approved and dated conceptual plans
One set of approved and dated preliminary plans
One set of approved and dated "final plans."
The Engineer shah obtain, from the utility companies, their best estimate of
time required for any necessary relocations.
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The Engineer shall coordinate with the utility companies any proposed
improvements, either on the surface, below the surface, or above the surface,
that may be affected by the Project and indicate on the f'mal plans said
proposed improvements both on plan and profile.
The Engineer shall coordinate with all utility companies, including but not
limited to franchised utilities, City of Coppell Public Works Department, City
of Flower Mound, City of Dallas Water Department, County of Dallas and
pipeline companies, which have facilities within the limits of the Project, any
and all relocation work necessary for implementation of the Project. The
Engineer shall submit to City a time of relocation schedule containing the
estimated time required by each utility company involved in said Project to
relocate their utilities. This submittal of estimated relocation time will be
prepared upon completion of the preliminary construction plans. An updated
relocation time schedule will be prepared based upon the final construction
plans.
5. Presentations and Public Forums: The Engineer shah attend and participate
in a maximum of three (3) public forums to present the f'mal design of the
project to the citizens of the City. The Engineer shall prepare presentation
graphics for use at the public forums as deemed necessary by the Engineer to
communicate the necessary information and the Engineer shall participate in
the presentations as deemed appropriate by the City staff.
F. BIDDING
1. Advertisement for Bids: The Engineer shall, upon approval of the final plans
and contract documents, prepare the construction documents for advertisement
and bidding. The Notice to Bidders shall be submitted to the newspaper of
record of the City for publication on two consecutive weeks to advertise bids
to be received on a date acceptable to the City. The Engineer shall be
responsible for the placement of the advertisement with the cost for the same
to be the responsibility of the City. Upon determination of the bid date, the
Engineer shall print forty (40) sets of the final construction documents,
forward copies of the construction documents to the local contractor
organizations to be placed on file and be responsible for the issuance of sets
of documents to interested contractors from the Engineer's office. The City
shall be furnished three sets of f'mal documents for use by the staff and
placement on file by the City Secretary during the bidding process. Should
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additional sets of construction documents be required they shall be provided
by the Engineer as a reimbursable direct expense under the contract.
2. Opening of Bids: The Engineer shall attend the bid opening and assist in the
receipt and opening of bids if desired by the City staff. Upon completion of
the opening of bids the Engineer shall retain the bid documents for the
purposes of tabulation and evaluation of the bids.
3. Bid Tabulation and Recommendation of Award: The Engineer shall tabulate
the bids received to verify the low bid and other bids and shall review the
experience and qualifications of the low bidder to ascertain the ability of the
contractor to adequately perform the work proposed. Upon review of the low
bidder' s experience, qualifications, bid submitted and bonds, the Engineer shall
make a written recommendation of award of the contract, complete with a
tabulation of the bids, to the City for consideration by the staff and City
Council.
Preparation of Contract Documents: Upon award of the contract, the Engineer
shall prepare six sets of contract documents for execution by the contractor and
City. The Engineer shall forward said documents to the contractor for
execution and insertion of bonds and when returned the Engineer shall review
the documents for completion and compliance with the requirements of the
contract prior to forwarding the documents to the City for execution.
G. CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
1. Pre-Construction Conference: The Engineer shah participate in a pre-
construction conference with representatives of the City, the contractor and all
necessary utility companies for each project phase of construction. The
purpose of this conference shall be to establish the conditions under which the
work will be performed, identify the individuals involved in the construction
and construction administration, the utility company representatives and others
that may be involved, determine the construction schedule and develop a
working relationship early in the project.
2. Construction Observation: The Engineer shall make periodic visits to the
project site to observe the general progress and character of the work in
progress and determine in general if construction is proceeding in accordance
with the Construction Documents.
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3. Other Construction Services:
a. The Engineer shall be available to provide interpretation of the plans,
review of shop drawings and submittals when desired by the City, and
review of periodic pay requests by the Contractor. The City shall have
primary responsibility for the review of shop drawings, submittals and
periodic pay requests and shall only require the services of the Engineer
on a limited basis.
The Engineer shall be available to review plant material photographs
provided by the contractor. Any professional services rendered at the
request of the City in the field selection of plant material shall be
considered additional services.
c. The Engineer shall locate and/or re-establish major construction control
points and limits of the easements in the field prior to commencement of
the fkrst construction contract in a manner adequate for use by the
Contractor. The Contractor will be responsible for staking the separate
aspects of the project during the construction phase of the project and/or
re-establishing the control points if disturbed or destroyed.
Final Punch List and Recommendation of Acceptance: Upon substantial
completion of construction, the Engineer shall participate in a lrmal walk-
through and punch list of the project to assist in developing a list of
deficiencies to be corrected by the contractor prior to f'mal acceptance. Upon
completion of the punch list, the Engineer shah recommend acceptance of the
project in writing to the City staff.
5. Record Drawings: The Engineer shall furnish the contractor with a
reproducible set of drawings of the project for use in the preparation of
drawings reflecting the contractors construction records. Upon completion
of the drawings by the contractor, the Engineer shall review the same and
forward one set of reproducible record drawings to the City staff.
6. Set Property Comers: At the end of all construction, and in accordance with
state law, set all new property corners of acquired right-of-way with iron pins.
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F. ADDITIONAL SERVICES
1. Newsletter: The Engineer shall compose and publish a "Master Copy" of an
informational newsletter regarding the Sandy Lake Road Improvements on a
semi-regular basis. Distribution to residents of the area, City Council and
staff and other interested parties will be the responsibility. of the City. For the
purposes of scope, the number of issues shall be a ~ of~ten. In
developing each issue the Engineer shall prepare a draft of the newsletter for
review and comment by the City staff. Upon review and approval by City
staff, the Engineer shall publish the "Master Copy" of each issue to the City
for reproduction and distribution. Each newsletter shall be a minimum of one
and a maximum of two 8-1/2" x 11" pages produced by a personal computer
based desBop publishing program.
2. Additional Meetings - City Council and/or Citizen Committees: The Engineer
shall attend and participate in a maximum of twelve public forum meetings to
present design concepts and consideration to the City Council and Citizenry
Committee. Should additional public forum meetings be requested by City
staff, the Engineer shall attend and participate in and be compensated for on
a per each meeting lump sum basis.
3. Additional Meetings - City Staff: The Engineer shall attend on average, one
meeting per month for the duration of design phase work (anticipated to be
two years), in all approximately 25 meetings. Should additional meetings be
requested by City staff, the Engineer shall attend and participate in and be
compensated for on a per each meeting lump sum basis.
4. The Engineer shall breakout final plans and develop contract documents for the
intersection of Sandy Lake Road and Moore Drive from the end of the left
turn lanes of each street to include paving, drainage and signalization.
REVISIONS TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The Engineer shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, and
the service furnished under this Service Contract. The Engineer shall, without additional
compensation, correct or revise any errors or deficiencies in such goods, services and
instruments of service.
Neither the City's review, approval or acceptance of, nor payment for, any of the work
shall be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights under this Agreement or of any
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cause of action arising out of the performance of this Agreement, and the Engineer shall
be and remain liable to the City in accordance with applicable law for all damages to the
City caused by any defects or deficiencies in the work or Engineer's negligent
performance of the Work.
The rights and remedies of the City under this Agreement are in addition to any other
rights and remedies provided by law.
The City reserves the right to direct substantial revision of the plans, special provisions,
and specifications after due approval by the City as City may deem necessary, but in
such event the City shah pay the Engineer just and equitable compensation for services,
rendered in making such revisions. In any event, when the Engineer is directed to make
substantial revisions under this Section of the Contract, the Engineer shall provide to the
City a written proposal for the entire costs involved in providing the City a completed
set of plans and specifications including special provisions and the time required to
complete the various phases involved in the revisions. Prior to the Engineer undertaking
any substantial revisions as directed by the City, the City must authorize in writing the
nature and scope of the revisions and accept the method and amount of compensation and
the time involved in all phases of the work.
We are aware of the potential impacts of AH-ways Alternate transportation plan. We will
consider possible impacts, however, any design revisions as a result will be grounds for
additional compensation.