HomeMy WebLinkAbout19532 ORD - 10/28/1986AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH MALCOLM PIRNIE,
INC., FOR DESIGN WORK FOR INTERIM IMPROVEMENTS TO THE OSO
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT; APPROPRIATING $75,000; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1.. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a
contract with Malcolm Pirnie, Inc., for design work for interim improvements to
the Oso Wastewater Treatment Plant, all as more fully set forth in the contract,
a substantial copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, marked
Exhibit "A".
SECTION 2. That there is hereby appropriated $75,000 from the No. 250
Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund, applicable to Project No. 250-85-44-5.1, Oso
Improvements.
SECTION 3. That upon written request of the Mayor or five Council
members, copy attached, to find and declare an emergency due to the need of
executing the abovementioned contract at the earliest practicable date, such
finding of an emergency is made and declared requiring suspension of the Charter
rule as to consideration and voting upon ordinances or resolutions at three
regular meetings so that this ordinance is passed and shall take effect upon
first reading as an emergency measure this the 28th day of October, 1986.
ATTEST:
City e' S cretary
APPROVED: L DAY OF OCTOBER, 1986
HAL GEORGE, CITY ATTORNEY
99.004
MAYOR
THE C " OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
195 MICROFILMED
CONTRACT FOR
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF NUECES S
The City of Corpus Christi, hereinafter called "City", and Malcolm
Pirnie, Inc., hereinafter called "Engineer", agree as follows:
I. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
The following items represent plant modifications, features, and/or
improvements to the Oso Wastewater Treatment Plant for which the Engineer will
provide engineering services as described herein.
A. Items to be Performed by Contract Construction:
1. Means to isolate flow to each mixing basin, reaeration basin,
clarifier, and chlorine contact basin.
2. Improvements to the effluent flow metering system to improve
rangeability.
B. Items to be Performed by City Crews:
1. Installation of improved blower controls to save energy.
2. Modification of sludge pumping systems to simplify them and
reduce maintenance and energy costs.
3. Improvements to clarifier inlet to eliminate scum
accumulation problem.
4. Addition of ventilation to improve the environment in the
belt press room so as to minimize odors and corrosion as well
as maintain a comfortable temperature in the winter time. •
II. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Basic Services to be provided by the Engineer shall be in
accordance with the Manual of Practice, General Engineering Services, as_
published in 1982 by the Texas Society of Professional Engineers and
Consulting Engineers Council of Texas and will include the following:
A. Preliminary Phase
Preliminary engineering services under this Contract shall
include:
1. Conduct initial planning meetings with the City for the
following purposes:
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a. Confirming and refining project scope and final
'deliverable items.
b. Establishing time requirements and target dates
completion of portions of the work.
c. Identifying key contact personnel for the project.
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d. Establishing lines of communication with City personnel.
2. Review existing data, reports, plans and specifications
bearing on the project as follows:
a.
b.
Obtain appropriate data, reports, plans and specifi-
cations from the City.
Review and tabulate required information.
3. Determine existing conditions as follows:
a. Visit the plant site to verify existing pertinent
drawings.
b. Note modifications to treatment plant
personnel.
made by City
c. Note the condition of equipment and structures involved
in the project.
4. Evaluate current plant operations as follows:
a. Interview the plant operators regarding
maintenance problems.
b. Recommend supplemental sampling and
conducted by City personnel as required.•
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5. Prepare preliminary design summaries,
construction cost estimates for the following
a. Effluent flow metering.
b. Isolation of major unit process modules and equipment.
c. Blower control.
d. Sludge pumping.
e. Modifications to prevent scum accumulation
clarifier walkways.
f. Ventilation of belt press room.
operations and
testing to be
sketches and
improvements:
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under
Construction cost estimates will be based on the assumption
that Items a and b will be done by contract construction and
that all other work will be done by City forces.
6. Prepare a brief, streamlined preliminary engineering report
containing the following items:
a. Summary of preliminary engineering work performed.
b. Preliminary design summaries, sketches and construction
cost estimates for work to be implemented with currently
available funds. (See Paragraph 5)
7. Submit 5 copies of the draft report for review. After
receiving City review comments, make necessary revisions and
submit 15 copies of the final report.
B. Design and Construction Phases
1. For the effluent flow metering and basin isolation
improvements which will be done by contract construction, the '
Engineer will do the following.
a. Design improvements and prepare construction drawings and
specifications. Drawings are to be bound with
specifications. Engineer to pay cost of all printing.
b. Prepare construction cost estimate(s).
c. Assist the City with advertisement for bids, including
the preparation of any addenda and attendance at pre-bid
meeting if one is requested.
d. Assist the City in awarding contract(s) by reviewing bids
• and making recommendations.
e. General observation of the work and interpretation of the
plans and specifications by periodic visits (as
distinguished from the continuous services of a resident
project representative) to the site. In performing these
services, the Engineer will endeavor to protect the City
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.
f. Review shop drawings.
g.
Preparation of change orders and monthly and final
estimates for payment to the contractor based on
contractor's submittal.
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h. Represent the City in interpreting and rendering
decisions on the requirements of the contract documents
and claims or disputes between the contractor and the
City to include any disputes or claims made by the City
against the contractor within one year of the final
inspection; instruct the contractor on behalf of the City
(including preparation of supplementary drawings or
instructions required to effectuate the intent of the
contract documents).
1. Conduct the final inspection.
J.
Revision of the construction drawings to show the project
as actually constructed and the furnishing of "as -built"
reproducible drawings.
2. For all other items to be -funded from current budget and to
be built by City forces, the Engineer will:
a. Prepare specifications for purchase of required
equipment, if required.
b. Provide assistance during construction by furnishing
sketches of installation details and answering questions.
Engineer's labor for this task is limited to 200 hours.
III. SCHEDULE
The Engineer agrees to begin work promptly after receipt of written
authorization to proceed from the City and to perform the work as
expeditiously as possible.
Every reasonable effort will be made to complete the work in
accordance with the following schedule:
Preliminary Engineering Phase: 8 weeks
Design Phase: 16 weeks
Construction Phase: To Suit City Schedule
IV. PAYMENT
For the work described under Section II, the total compensation to -
the Engineer shall be a fixed price of Seventy -One Thousand Five Hundred
Dollars ($71,500.00).
Engineer will submit monthly invoices for services rendered. The
invoices will be based on Engineer's estimate of the proportion of the total
services actually completed at the time of billing. City shall make payments
within 45 days after receipt of Engineer's invoices.
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In the event that performance of the services under this Contract iS
delayed for reasons beyond the control of the Engineer or because the scope of
such services is changed, the amounts set forth herein shall be subject to
adjustment.
V. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT
The City may, at any time, with or without cause, terminate this
contract upon seven (7) days written notice to the other at the address of
record. In this event, the Engineer shall be compensated for his services on
all stages authorized as follows:
A. If termination occurs prior to the final completion and approval
of drawings and specifications, the Engineer shall be paid a reasonable
compensation for the services actually rendered by him in proportion to the
amount of work performed on such stages or phases for which he has been
authorized to perform services.
B. The foregoing shall not be construed to require the City to
compensate the Engineer for any services not performed in a proper
professional manner suitable for use in the construction of the project
contemplated by the parties to this Contract.
VI. ENGINEER'S LIABILITY
Acceptance and approval of the final plans by the City shall not
constitute nor be deemed a release of the responsibility and liability of the
Engineer, its employees, associates, agents and consultants, for the accuracy
of the documents and work prepared by the Engineer, nor shall such approval be
deemed to be an assumption of such responsibility by the City for any defect
in designs, working drawings, and specifications or other documents prepared
by the Engineer, its employees, subcontractors, agents and consultants.
VII. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
Upon completion of the design phase of the project, the Engineer
shall furnish to the City, in a suitable container for filing, "record
drawings" reproduced on linen or mylar drafting film from the original
drawings, together with a correct and legible set of specifications.
VIII. ASSIGNABILITY
The Engineer shall not assign, transfer or delegate any of his
obligations or duties in this Contract to any other person without the prior
written consent of the City, except for routine duties delegated to personnel
of the Engineer's staff. If the Engineer is a partnership, in the event of
termination of the partnership, this Contract shall inure to the individual
benefit of such partner or partners as the City may designate. No part of the
Engineer's fee may be assigned in advance of receipt by the Engineer without
written consent of the City.
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IX. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CONSULTATIONS/REPRESENTATIONS
The City shall not pay the fees of expert or technical assistance and
consultants unless such employment, including the rate of compensation, has
been approved in writing by the City. It is understood, however, that the
Engineer shall employ the services of the individuals stated in the Malcolm
Pirnie, Inc. proposal submittal to the City on the Oso Plant Improvement
project dated May 21, 1986.
X. NOTIFICATION
All notices given pursuant to the provisions of this Contract shall
be made in writing, and all notices, correspondence and documentation shall be
delivered in person or mailed postage prepaid addressed to the applicable
party as follows:
FOR CITY: City Engineer
City of Corpus Christi
P. O. Box 9277
Corpus Christi, TX 78469
FOR ENGINEER: Malcolm Pirnie, Inc.
10497 Town & Country Way, Suite 800
Houston, TX 77024
XI. DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS
Engineer further agrees, in compliance with City of Corpus Christi
Ordinance No. 17112, to complete as part of this Contract the Disclosure of
Interests form attached hereto.
this
EXECUTED IN DUPLICATE, each of which shall be considered an original,
day of , 1986. •
ATTEST: CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
By:
City Secretary Craig A. McDowell, City Manager
APPROVED: day of , 19_ MALCOLM PIRNIE, INC.
By:
Assistant City Attorney Larry F. Smalley
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Manager, Texas Region
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° CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS
City of Corpus Christi Ordinance 17112, as amended, requires all persons or firms seeking to do business with the City
to provide the following information. Every question must be answered. If the question is not applicable, answer with
"NA." Corporations whose shares are publicly traded and listed on national or regional stock exchanges or over-the-
counter markets may file a current Securities and Exchange Commission Form 10-K with the City in lieu of answering
the questions below. See reserve side for definitions.
FIRM NAME:
STREET• CITY: 7IP
FIRM is: 1. Corporation ( ) ' 2. Partnership ( ) 3. Sole Owner ( )
4. Association ( ) 5. Other ( ) .
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DISCLOSURE QUESTIONS
,, If additional space is necessary. please use the reverse side of this page or attach separate sheet.
1. State the nornes of each "employee" of the City of Corpus Christi having an "ownership interest" constituting 3% or
more of the ownership in the above named "firm."
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Name Job Title and City Department (if known)
2. State the names of each "official" of the City of Corpus Christi having an "ownership interest" constituting 3% or
more of the ownership in the above named "firm".
Name Title
3. State the names of each "board member" of the City of Corpus Christi having an "ownership interest" constituting
3% or more of the ownership in the above named "firm."
Name Board, Commission, or Committee
CERTIFICATE
I certify that all information provided is true and correct as of the date of this statement, that I have not knowingly
withheld disclosure of any information requested: and that supplemental statements will be promptly submitted to the
City of Corpus Christi, Texas as changes occur.
Certifying Person: Title• -
Signature of Certifying Person•
Dote:
(Tyr,wwi.r)
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
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/` "TCATZ°N OF FU 2S
(City C Article IV Section 21)
FR a:19
October 13, 1986
I certify to the City Council that $ 75_.000.00 , the amount required for
the contract, agreement, obligation or expenditures contemplated in the above
.and foregoing ordinance is in the Treasury of the City of Corpus Christi to the
- credit of:
Fund NO. and Name No. 250 Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund
Project N.
250-85-44-5.1
Project Name Oso Improvements
frm which it is proposed to be drawn, and such money is not appropriated for any
other purpose. -
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FIN 2-55
Revised 7/31/69
4575) 6r7"12
Corpus Christi, Texas
22 day of
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Corpus Christi, Texas
, 198�i
For the reasons set forth in the emergency clause of the foregoing ordinance
or resolution, an emergency exists requiring suspension of the Charter rule
as to consideration and voting upon ordinances or resolutions at three
regular meetings; I/we, therefore, request that you suspend said Charter rule
and pass this ordinance or resolution finally on the date it is introduced,
or at the present meeting of the City Council.
Respectfully, Respectfully,
Council Members
THE ITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
The above ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Luther Jones
Dr. Jack Best
David Berlanga, Sr.
Leo Guerrero
Joe McComb
Frank Mendez
Bill Pruet
Mary Pat Slavik
Linda Strong
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