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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContracts & Agreements_41-2010_CCv0001.pdf WEEN rU; a ri AGREEMENT TO PERFORM PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICE FOR THE DESIGN OF THE CITY OF REDLANDSS ORANGE STREET AND REDLANDS BOULEVARD RESURFACING, SIDEWALK AND LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT This agreement for the provision of design engineering and field testing services for the Orange Street and Redlands Boulevard Resurfacing, Sidewalk and Landscaping Improvement Project ("Agreement') is made and entered into this 23rd day of.March, 2010 ('Effective Date'), b and between the City of Redlands, a municipal corporation "Ci ," y ("Consultant'D. City and Consultant are sometimes individually ref rred o herein as angineering° party, Inc. rty" and together, as the "Parties." In consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, and,Ci Consultant agree as follows: City ARTICLE 1 - ENGAGEMENT OF CONSULTANT 1.1 City hereby engages Consultant to perform professional en 'neerin de for the Orange Street and Redlands Boulevard Resurfacing, Sidewalk signnand testi�n services ing Improvement Project, specifically at the intersections of Grange Street with Stuart Avenue, Shoppers Lane, Redlands Boulevard, and State Street (the "Services"). 1.2 The Services shall be performed by Consultant in a professional manner, and Consultant represents that it has the skill and the professional expertise necessary to provide the Services to City at a level of competency presently maintained by other prac in the industryticing professional consultants providing like and similar types of Services. ARTICLE 2 - SERVICES OF CONSULTANT 2.1 The Services that Consultant shall perform are moreparticularly described in Exhibit '"A entitled "Scope of Services,"which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. 2.2 ' Consultant shalt comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations in the performance of this Agreement including, but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Employment and Housing Act and prevailing wage laws. ARTICLE 3 - RESPONSIBILITIES OF CI'T'Y 3.1 City, shall make available to Consultant information in its possession that ma assist Consultant in performing the Services. y 3.2 City designates Brian D. Wolfe as the City's representative with respect to performance of the Services,and such person shall have the authority to transmit instructions, receive information,interpret and define City's policies and decisions with respect to performance of the Services. ARTICLE PERFORMANCE OF ERVI `ES 4.1 Consultant shall perform the Services in a prompt and diligent manner and in accordance 1`zca djmtAgreements£salem Engineering.doc 1 with the schedule set forth in Exhibit "B," entitled "Project Schedule." 4.2 During the term of this Agreement, City may request that Consultant perform Extra Services. As used herein, "Extra Services" means any work that is determined necessary by City for the proper completion of the project or work for which the Services are being performed, but which the Parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the time of execution of this Agreement. Provided the Extra Services do not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the compensation to be paid by City to Consultant for the Services, such Extra Services may be agreed to by the Parties by written amendment to this Agreement, executed by the City Manager, or duly authorized city official. Consultant shall not perform, nor be compensated for, Extra Services without such written authorization from City. ARTICLE 5 - PAYMENTS TO CONSULTANT 5.1 The total compensation for Consultant's performance of the Services shall not exceed the amount of Eight Thousand Ninety Two Dollars ($8,092). City shall pay Consultant on a time and materials basis up to the not to exceed amount, in accordance with Exhibit "C" entitled "Project Costs," and based upon the hourly rates shown in Exhibit "D," entitled "Rate Schedule." Both Exhibits "C" and "D" are attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. 5.2 Consultant shall submit monthly invoices to City describing the Services performed during the preceding month. Consultant's invoices shall'include a brief description of the Services performed, the dates the Services were performed, the number of hours spent and by whom, and a description of reimbursable expenses related to the project. City shall pay Consultant no later than thirty (30) days after receipt and approval by City of Consultant's invoice. 5.3 All notices shall be given in writing by personal delivery or by mail. Notices sent by mail should be addressed as follows: Q-ty Consultant Brian D. Wolfe Clarence Jiang, G.E. Municipal Utilities and Engineering Dept. Salem Engineering Group, Inc. City of Redlands 11650 Mission Park Dr., Suite 108 35 Cajon Street, Suite 15A Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 PO Box 3005 (mailing) Redlands, CA 92373 When so addressed, such notices shall be deemed given upon deposit in the United States Mail. Changes may be made in the names and addresses of the person to whom notices and payments are to be given by giving notice pursuant to this section 5.3. ARTICLE 6-- INSURANCE AND INDEIN—INIFICATION 6.1 Insurance. Insurance required by this Agreement shall be maintained by Consultant for the 1:`,ca',djni',Agreements'�salem Engineering.doc 2 duration of its performance of the Senices. Consultant shall not perform any Services unless and until required insurance listed below is obtained by Consultant. Consultant shall provide City with certificates of insurance and endorsements evidencing such insurance prior to commencement of the Services. Insurance policies shall include a provision prohibiting cancellation or modification of the policy except upon thirty (30) days'prior written notice to City, except for ten (10) days notice for cancellation due to non-payment of premium. 6.2 Workers'Compensation and Employer's I iability. Consultant shall secure and maintain Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability insurance throughout the duration of its performance of the Services in accordance with the laws of the State of California,with an insurance carrier acceptable to City as described in Exhibit "E," entitled "Workers' Compensation Insurance Certification,"which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. 6.3 Hold Harmless-and Indemnification. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless City and its elected officials, employees and agents from and against any and all claims, losses or liability, including attorneys' fees, arising from injury or death to persons or damage to property occasioned by and negligent act, omission or failure to act by Consultant, its officers, employees and agents in performing the Services. 6.4 Comprehensive General Liability Insurance. Consultant shall secure and maintain in force throughout the term of this Agreement comprehensive general liability insurance with carriers acceptable to City. Minimum coverage of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate for public liability, property damage and personal injury is required. City shall be named as an additional insured and the insurance policy shall include a provision prohibiting modification of coverage limits or cancellation of the policy except upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to City. Such insurance shall be primary and non-contributing to any insurance or self-insurance maintained by City. Certificates of insurance shall be delivered to City prior to commencement of the Services. 6.5 Professional Liability Insurance. Consultant shall secure and maintain professional liability insurance throughout the term of this Agreement in the amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per claim made. Certificates of insurance shall be delivered to City prior to commencement of the services. 6.6 Business Auto Liability Insurance. Consultant shall have business auto liability coverage, with minimum limits of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence, combined single limit for bodily injury liability and property damage liability. This coverage shall include all Consultant owned vehicles used in connection with Consultant's provision of the Services, hired and non-owned vehicles, and employee non-ownership vehicles. City shall be named as an additional insured and a certificate of insurance and endorsement shall be delivered to City prior to commencement of the services. Such insurance shall be primary and non- contributing to any insurance or self insurance maintained by City, IAca\dJm\Agreements\Salem Engineering.doc 3 ARTICLE— 7 - CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 7.1 Consultant covenants and represents that it does not have any investment or interest in any real property that is the subject of this Agreement, of any other source of income, interest in real property or investment that would be affected in any manner or degree by the performance of Consultant's Services. Consultant further covenants and represents that in the performance of its duties hereunder, no person having any such interest shall perform any Services under this Agreement. 7.2 Consultant agrees it is not a designated employee within the meaning of the Political Reform Act because Consultant: .A. Does not make or participate in: (i) the making or any governmental decisions regarding approval of a rate, rule or regulation, or the adoption or enforcement of laws; (ii) the issuance, denial, suspension or revocation of permits, licenses, applications, certifications, approvals, orders or similar authorizations or entitlements; (iii) authorizing City to enter into, modify or renew a contract; (iv) granting City approval to a contract that requires City approval and to which City is a party, or to the specifications for such a contract; (y) granting City approval to a plan, design, report, study or similar item; (vi) adopting, or granting City approval of, policies, standards or guidelines for City, or for any subdivision thereof. B. Does not serve in a staff capacity with City and in that capacity,participate in making a governmental decision or otherwise perform the same or substantially the same duties for City that would otherwise be performed by an individual holding a position specified in City's Conflict of Interest Code under Government Code section 87302. 7.3 In the event City officially determines that Consultant must disclose its financial interests by completing and filing a Fair Political Practices Commission Form 700, Statement of Economic Interests. Consultant shall file the subject Form 700 with the City Clerk's office pursuant to the written instructions provided by the Office of the City Clerk. ARTICLE 8 - C7ENERAL-CONSIDEMTIONS 8.1 Attorneys' Fees. In the event any action is commenced to enforce or interpret any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement the prevailing Party shall, in addition to any costs and L\ca\djm\AgreementstSalem Engineering.doc 4 other relief, be entitled to the recovery of its reasonable attorneys' fees, including fees for the use of in-house counsel by a Party. 8.2 Prohibition Against Assignment. Consultant shall not assign any of the Services, except with the prior written approval of City and in strict compliance with the terms, and conditions of this Agreement. 8.3 Documents and Records. Project related documents, records, drawings, designs,cost estimates, electronic data files, databases and any other documents developed by Consultant in connection with its performance of the Services, and any copyright interest in such documents, shall become the prop" of City and shall be delivered to City upon completion of the Services, or upon the request of City. Any reuse of such documents, and any use of incomplete documents, shall be at City's sole risk. 8.4 Independent Contractor Status. Consultant is for all purposes under this Agreement an independent contractor and shall perform the Services as an independent contractor. Neither City nor of its agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or Consultant's employees, except as herein set forth. Consultant shall supply necessary tools and instrumentalities required to perform the Services. Assigned personnel employed by Consultant are for its account only, and in no event shall Consultant or personnel retained by it be deemed to have been employed by City or engaged by City for the account of, or on behalf of City. Consultant shall have no authoritv express or implied,authority, plied, to act on behalf of City in any capacity whatsoever as an agent, nor shall Consultant have any authority, express or implied, to bind City to any obligation. 8.5 Termination. A. Unless earlier terminated as provided for below, this Agreement shall terminate upon completion and acceptance of the Services by City. B. This Agreement may be terminated by City,in its sole discretion, by providing thirty (30) days'prior written notice to Consultant (delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested) of City's intent to terminate. C. If this Agreement is terminated by City, an adjustment to Consultant's compensation shall be made, but (1) no amount shall be allowed for anticipated profit or unperformed Services, and (2) any payment due Consultant at the time of termination may be adjusted to the extent of any additional costs to City occasioned by any default by Consultant. D. Upon receipt of a termination notice, Consultant shall immediately discontinue its provision of the Services and,within five (5) days of the date of the termination notice, deliver or otherwise make available to City, copies (in both hard copy and electronic form, where applicable) of project related data, design calculations, drawings, specifications, reports, estimates, summaries and such other information and materials as may have been accumulated by Consultant in performing the Services. Consultant shall be compensated on a pro-rata basis for Services completed up to the date of termination. 1:lea\djm\Agreements',Sa1em Engineering.doc 5 8.6 Books and Records. Consultant shall maintain books, ledgers, invoices, accounts and other records and documents evidencing costs and expenses related to the Services for a period of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to Consultant pursuant to this Agreement. Such books shall be available at reasonable times for examination by City at the office of Consultant. 8.7 Entire Agreement/Amendment. This Agreement, including the Exhibits incorporated herein by reference, represents the entire agreement and understanding between the Parties as to the matters contained herein, and any prior negotiations,written proposals or verbal agreements relating to such matters are superseded by this Agreement. Except as otherwise r thvise n provided for herein, an amendment to this Agreement shall be in writing, approved by City and signed by City and Consultant. 8.8 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. 8.9 S erability. If one or more of the sentences, clauses,paragraphs or sections contained in this Agreement is declared invalid, void or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the same shall be deemed severable from the remainder of this Agreement and shall not affect,impair or invalidate the remaining sentences, clauses, paragraphs or sections contained herein, unless to do so would deprive a Party of a material benefit of its bargain under this Agreement. L\ca\djm Agreements%Salem Engineering,doc 6 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, duly authorized representatives of the City and Consultant have signed in confirmation of this Agreement, CITY OF REDLANDS SALEM ENGINEERING GROUP, INC. Tina Kundig, Finance Director sr- W CIaren(fe'Jiang, G.E. Attest- City Clerk I:`,,ca djm`Agreements\Salem Engineering.doc 7 r r 1:`ca\djm3Agreements Salem Fngineering.doc TO ._>.; EXHIBIT "A" SCOPE OF SERVICES The purpose of this investigation is to evaluate the subsurface conditions and to provide geotechnical engineering recommendations for the pavement design. The scope of our investigation includes a program of field exploration, soil sampling, laboratory testing, engineering analysis, preparation of a pavement design report (Task 1) and compaction testing and inspection services (Task 2). If the field observation and testing services are required for more than 4'/z days,the additional fee will be $520 per day and the additional maximum dry density test will be $160 per test. Services to be provided in conjunction with the Construction Testing and Inspection may include field observation and testing, and soil, concrete, grout, and mortar sampling, and laboratory testing. (Task 3). We understand that the required tests and inspections during grading operations include engineer fill observations and compaction testing,pavement area sub-grade and aggregate base compaction tests,and trench backfill compaction tests.Special inspection/testing include concrete reinforcing steel inspection, concrete sampling and testing,and possible reinforced masonry inspection,mortar and grout sampling, and field welding inspection. J:\ca\djm\AgreemenwSa1em Engineering.doe 9 r EXHIBIT "B" PROJECT SCHEDULE y The project schedule will be on an `as-needed' basis for field investigations. Salem Engineering Group, Inc. proposes to begin pre-construction investigation during the week of March 29, 2010 and will provide geotechnical investigation oversight until the anticipated end of construction, which is August 16, 2010. 1:tcatdjm\Agreements',Sa1em Engineerin .dnc 10 i z EXHIBIT "C" PROJECT COSTS FlaboDescription Cost ratory exploration, soil sampling, ���� g, engineering analysis, pavement design Task#2—Compaction Testing and Inspection $2,940 Services Task #3—Concrete testing, field observation $2,162 and special inspection Total $8,092 I:1ca djmtAgreements`; alem Fngineering.doe l i EXHIBIT "D" RATE SCHEDULE a) Earthwork Engineering Technician (Compaction Testing) $ 60.00 At Geotechnical Engineer $ 115.00/hr Max Density—ASTM D1557 $ 145.00/each R-Value Test Sieve Analysis $ 175.00/each Sand Equivalent $ 95.00/each Expansion Index $ 125.00/each Plasticity Index $ 115.00/each $ 155-00/each b) Concrete ICC Inspector $ 68.00/hr Concrete Cylinder Compression Tests $ 75.00 / Per Set c) Masonry ICC Inspector $ 68-00/hr Grout Samples Compression Tests $ 75.00 Per Set Mortars Samples Compression Tests $ 75.00 Per Set Masonry Prisms $ 75.00 Per Set d) Welding ICC Inspector $ 68.00/hr Ultrasonic Testing $ 95.00/hr 1:1,ca\(jmOAgreements,%Salem Engineering.doe 12 IN fir} .EXHIBIT "Ell y WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE CERTIFICATION THE .DESIGN OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS ORAGE STREET AND BOULEVARD RESURFACING, SIDEWALK,AND LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMN PROJECT. n one or more ENT Every employer except the State, shall secure the payment of compensation i following ways: of the (a) By being insured against liability to pay compensation in one or more insurer dul authorized to write compensation insurance in this State. y (b) By securing from the Director of Industrial Relations, a certificate of consent to self- insure, either as an individual employer or as one employer in a group of employers, which may be given upon furnishing proof satisfactory to the Director of Industrial Relations of ability to self-insure and to pad-any compensation that may become due to his or her employees. I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which requires insured against liability for Workers'Compensation or to undertake self-insurance accorrdanc to be the provisions of that Code, and I will comply e with performance of the work of this Agreement. (Labor Code s l provisions before commencing the SALEM ENGINEERING GROUP, INC. — 2 2 .�. Clarence Jiang, G.E.. Date: I:=.ca,dj 'Agreements`,salem Engineering.doc 13