DR9002-CS 900430April 30, 1990
Ms. Shohre Daneshmand
City of Coppell
Post Office Box 478
Coppell, Texas 75019
~ ~.,hazo, Starek & Tang, Inc.
Engineers · Planners
Re:
Hill Drive Drainage Improvements
Construction Administration
Dear Ms. Daneshmand:
We are pleased to submit this proposal for providing
construction administration services for the referenced
project. We propose to perform the following services for the
fees and rates presented in the COMPENSATION section of this
proposal.
Make periodic visits to the site, at intervals
determined by sound engineering practice, to observe the
progress and quality of the executed work and to
determine in general if the work is proceeding in
accordance with the Contract Documents.
Consult and advise with the Owner; issue all
instructions to the Contractor requested by the Owner;
and prepare and issue routine change orders with Owner's
approval.
Review samples, catalog data, schedules, shop drawings,
laboratory, shop and mill tests of material and
equipment and other data which the Contractor submits.
This review is for the benefit of the O~rner and covers
only general conformance with the information given by
the Contract Documents. The Contractor is to review and
stamp his approval on submittals prior to submitting to
Engineer, and review by the Engineer does not relieve
the Contractor of any responsibility such as dimensions
to be confirmed and correlated at the job site,
appropriate safety measures to protect workers and the
public, or the necessity to construct a complete and
workable facility in accordance with the Contract
Documents.
330 Union Station
Dallas, Texas 75202-4802
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Ms. Shohre Daneshmand
April 30, 1990
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Obtain and review monthly and final estimates for
payments to Contractors, and furnish to the Owner
recommendations of payments to Contractors and
suppliers; assemble written guarantees which are
required by the Contract Documents.
Conduct, in company with the Owner, a final inspection
of the Project for compliance with the Contract
Documents, and submit recommendations concerning project
status, as it may affect Owner's final payment to the
Contractors.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
1. Field surveys to check geometric layout, grade, etc.
2. Resolution of disputes between Owner and Contractor in
excess of 10 man-hours.
3. Continuation of on-site services for more than one week
beyond the construction contract completion date.
4. Any services not specifically stated in basic services.
In performing these services, the Engineer will endeavor to
protect the owner against defects and deficiencies in the work
of the Contractor, but he cannot guarantee the performance of
the Contractor, nor be responsible for the actual supervision
of construction operations or for the safety measures that the
Contractor takes or should take. We assume that coordination
with homeowners and City services will be performed by the
Owner.
For the services of our staff, the charge will be the "Salary
Cost" of each employee so engaged times a multiplier of 2.25
except for Principals, whose time will be billed at $125.00
per hour. "Salary cost" is defined as the cost of salaries
(total hours worked times the time directly chargeable to the
Project, plus thirty percent (30%) for Social Security
contributions, unemployment, excise and payroll taxes,
employment compensation insurance, retirement benefits,
incentive pay, medical and insurance benefits, sick leave,
vacation, and holiday pay applicable thereto). The overtime
premium (required by the Fair Labor Standards Act for non-
exempt classifications) will be billed for overtime hours
worked because of client's requirements. For all telephone
Ms. Shohre Daneshmand
April 30, 1990
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toll charges, reproductions, etc., and travel and subsistence
for our officers and staff, all as required for the proper
execution of the work, and for all work subcontracted, the
charge is the actual invoice cost plus ten percent (10%)
service charge. We estimate that the fee for BASIC SERVICES
will be approximately $6,000.
Payment to DeShazo, Starek & Tang, Inc., for authorized
services will be due upon presentation of our monthly
statements for such services.
LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY
Limitations on liability help to keep our fee structure as low
as possible. The City of Coppell agrees to limit the
liability of DeShazo, Starek & Tang, Inc., to the client and
to any and all contractors and subcontractors on the project,
due to negligent acts, errors or omissions by DeShazo, Starek
& Tang, Inc., such that the total aggregate liability 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.
We look forward to working with you on this project. Please
call us if you have any questions.
This proposal will serve as an agreement if you will execute
both copies and return one to us. We appreciate the
opportunity to be of service.
Sincerely,
Glenn Hitt, P.E.
Vice President
GH/DEL/smh
David E. Lucado,
Project Manager
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