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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19902 RES - 08/11/1987A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH S. A. GARZA ENGINEERS, INC., FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A CASING PIPE UNDER I.H. 37 AT RIPPLE LANE FOR A FUTURE SANITARY SEWER LINE; AND APPROPRIATING $3,480 FROM THE SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND. BE IT RESOLVED 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 S. A. Garza Engineers, Inc., to provide design engineering services for the installation of a casing pipe under I.H. 37 at Ripple Lane for a future sanitary sewer line, all as more fully set forth in plans and specifications and contract documents on file in the office of the City Secretary, all of which are made a part hereof by reference. SECTION 2. That there is hereby appropriated $3,480 from the No. 250 Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund applicable to Project No. 250-87-44-2.1, I.H. 37/U.S. 77 Sanitary Sewer Casing Design. ATTEST: City Secretary APPROVED:? DAY 0 , 1987 HAL GEORGE, CITY ATTORNEY 06P.096.01 MA R THE CIT OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS 1.9902 MICROFILMED CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS (City Charter Article IV Section 21) July 16, 1987 I certify to the City Council that $ 3,480.00 , 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 Project No. No. 250 Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund 250-87-44-2.1 Project Name I.H. 37/U.S. 77 Sanitary Sewer Casing Design from which it is proposed to be drawn, and such money is not appropriated for any other purpose. a� , 19 g7 Director Finance FIN 2-55 evised 7/31/69 3)'/fo. oo ,f& 7/aulgi CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES THE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF NUECES § The City of Corpus Christi, hereinafter called "City", and S.A. Garza Engineers, Inc., hereinafter called "Engineer", agree as follows: 2. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED The Engineer hereby agrees, at his own expense, to perform all engineering services necessary to properly develop studies, plans and specifications and provide inspection and contract administration as hereinafter specified for installation of a casing pipe for the installation of a future sanitary sewer line to cross Interstate Highway 37 near Ripple Lane. II. SCOPE OF SERVICES Engineer's services for Section I will be those Basic Services which are 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 No preliminary phase work is contemplated as part of this contract. B. Design Phase 1. Acquire all permits required by any local, State or Federal authorities. 2. Secure necessary field surveys to effect plan preparation. The City's Utility Division shall assist the Engineer in locating their existing facilities by providing the manpower to expose the lines for survey purposes, if necessary. 3. Prepare detailed plans and specifications for construction. Furnish all necessary copies of plans, specifications and proposal documents to the City for advertising for bids (City estimates a maximum of 30 sets of advertising documents will be required. The City shall reimburse the Engineer actual cost of all documents required in excess of 30.) 4. Prepare estimates of cost and quantities. 5. Assist City in securing bids and prepare bid tabulation sheet. 6. Tabulate bids received, analyze, and make recommendation concerning award of contract. 7. In the event the lowest bid exceeds the Engineer's estimate, confer with City and make revisions as is necessary and satisfactory to City for the readvertising of the project for bids. Engineering Services - S.A. Garza Engineers, Inc. I.H. 37 Utility Relocations, Phase B Page 1 of 5 C. Construction Phase: 1. Check shop and working drawings when required and furnished by contractor. 2. Attend the pre -construction conference and assist City in responding to questions. 3. Consultation with the City and other advice as needed during construction. 4. Provide any field data acquired during the design phase which may be necessary for construction staking. City forces to provide construction staking. 5. General observations 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. Periodic visits shall mean a minimum of one project visit weekly of a two hour duration during the Construction Phase. 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. 6. Preparation of change orders and monthly and final estimates for payment to the contractor, based on contractor's submittal. 7. 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). 8. Conduct the Final Inspection in conjunction with City Engineering personnel. 9. Revision of the construction drawings to show the project as actually constructed and the furnishing of "As -Built" reproducible drawings. D. Required Coordination Efforts: In addition to the routine coordination of this project with a designated representative of the Director of Engineering Services, direct coordination efforts shall occur with the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation. E. Order of Services Engineer agrees to begin work immediately after written authorization from the City and to complete the Design Phase within 30 calendar days of written notice by the City to proceed with this phase. Bids for this project shall be received concurrently with the Interstate Highway 37 Relocation Project, Phase B. Engineering Services - S.A. Garza Engineers, Inc. I.H. 37 Utility Relocations, Phase B Page 2 of 5 III. FEE A. Fee for Basic Services The fee for performing the Basic Engineering Services will be a fixed fee of $3,480.00 providing for all services in this Contract. This fee will be full and total compensation for all services outlined in this Contract including additional work which may be added during construction by change order to existing contracted work provided that work specified by change order is in keeping with the original scope of work and is normal and incidental to the type of construction proposed. B. Payment of Fee for Basic Services The fee for Basic Services is to be due and payable as follows (said services listed above): 1. In the Design Phase (for Work as Authorized by the City) For services rendered under the Design Phase, as described above, an amount equal to 85% of the fixed fee for work authorized by the City shall be due and payable. Payment may be made on a monthly basis, based on submitted invoices. 2. Construction Phase For services rendered under the Construction Phase, as described above, an amount equal to 15% of the fixed fee shall be due and payable. Payment will be made based on the percentage completion of the construction contract. IV. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT The City may, at any time, with or without cause, terminate this Contract upon seven 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 accordance with the above described schedule of fees and in proportion to the amount of work done on such stages or phases as has been authorized. B. If termination occurs after final completion and approval of the drawings and specifications, the fee of the Engineer shall be 85% of the fixed fee. C. If termination occurs after the letting of the contract but prior to final completion of acceptance by the City, the fees of the Engineer shall be computed in accordance with the provisions of Sections III and IV of this Contract to the date of termination. Engineering Services - S.A. Garza Engineers, Inc. I.H. 37 Utility Relocations, Phase B Page 3 of 5 D. 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. V. RENEGOTIATION In the event that the scope of the herein for the improvement project, is different from the description of services herein, the fees set forth in this Contract as this Contract pertains to the project substantially different. Fees for projects accordance with descriptions and budgets renegotiable. Engineer's services, as outlined determined to be substantially of construction budget contained shall be renegotiable only insofar or projects so determined to be determined to be substantially in contained herein shall not be 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 and competency of their designs, working drawings, and specifications or other documents and work, 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 and work, 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 project (or upon termination of this Contract, if previously terminated), 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 the 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. IX. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CONSULTATIONS The City shall not pay for fees of expert or technical assistance and consultants unless such employment, including the rate of compensation, has been approved in writing by the City. Engineering Services - S.A. Garza Engineers, Inc. T.H. 37 Utility Relocations, Phase B Page 4 of 5 X. 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. EXECUTED IN DUPLICATE, each of which shall be considered an original, this day of , 19 ATTEST: CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI By: City Secretary Craig A. McDowell, City Manager APPROVED: S.A. GARZA ENGINEERS, INC. day of , 19_ / Assistant City Attorney By: Engineering Services - S.A. Garza Engineers, Inc. I.H. 37 Utility Relocations, Phase B Page 5 of 5 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: S. A. Garza Engineers, Inc. STREET: 4200 Marathon Blvd., Suite 300 CITY: Austin 78756 71P: FIRM is: 1. Corporation ( xx) 2. Partnership 4.• Association ( ) 5. Other ( ) 3. Sole Owner ( ) ( ) DISCLOSURE QUESTIONS 0 additional space is necessary, please use the reverse side of this page or attach separate sheet. 1. State the names of each "employee" of the City of Corpus Christi having on "ownership interest" constituting 3% or more of the ownership in the above named "firm." Name Job Title and City Department (if known) N/A 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". - Nome N/A Title 3. Slate 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 N/A 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 os changes occur. Certifying Person: S- A Garza Title• President n /2 -IT Sicncture of Certifying Person: _ �. ,r Date• July 10 1987 The above resolution Betty N. Turner David Berlanga, Sr. Leo Guerrero Frank Mendez Clif Moss Bill Pruet Mary Rhodes Mary Pat Slavik Linda Strong 99.066.01 Corpus Christi, Texas It day of del( , 1981 was passed by the following vote: ouic 19902