HomeMy WebLinkAbout020450 RES - 09/20/1988A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ENGINEERING SERVICES
CONTRACT WITH THE JOINT VENTURE OF MUNROE AND BASS, INC.,
ASSOCIATED ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS, AND WELSH ENGINEERING
FOR DESIGN OF VARIOUS STREET, DRAINAGE, WATER AND WASTEWATER
IMPROVEMENTS TO WALDRON ROAD FROM NEAR COMPTON ROAD TO
PURDUE ROAD FOR A TOTAL FEE NOT TO EXCEED $341,000.
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
an Engineering Services Contract with the joint venture of Munroe and Bass,
Inc., Associated Engineers and Surveyors, and Welsh Engineering for design of
various street, drainage, water and wastewater improvements to Waldron Road from
near Compton Road to Purdue Road for a total fee not to exceed $341,000, all as
more fully set forth in the Engineering Services Contract, a substantial copy of
which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, marked Exhibit A.
ATTEST:
City Secretary M'YOR /
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
APPROVED: a04,4 DAY OF A€ ,/ , 197g
HAL GEORGE, CITY ATTORNEY
BY /e)-
Assis ant City Attorne
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20450 MICROFILMED
CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF NUECES §
This Contract for Engineering Services ("Contract") is entered into by
and between the City of Corpus Christi, a municipal corporation with home rule
powers (the "City") and a joint venture comprised of Munroe and Bass, Inc.,
Associated Engineers and Surveyors, and Welsh Engineering ("Engineers").
I. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED
The Engineers hereby agree, at their 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 the reconstruction and widening of Waldron Road,
from Padre Island Drive to Purdue Road.
II. SCOPE OF SERVICES
Engineers' 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:
1. Review of the Preliminary Design Report as prepared by Goldston
Engineering dated April, 1984.
2. Confer with City representatives regarding the proposed
project.
3. Recommend a pavement design section if different from the
Goldston Report.
4. Recommend a storm drainage layout if different from the
Goldston Report.
5. Prepare preliminary plan for installation of a sanitary sewer
system capable of serving adjacent areas. System shall include
a new lift station in the vicinity of Wranosky Park, forcemain,
gravity trunk mains in Waldron Road, and abandonment of the
lift stations in Parker Park and Flour Bluff Gardens
Subdivision.
6. Prepare preliminary right-of-way acquisition map(s).
7. Prepare preliminary cost estimates.
8. Submit five (5) copies of a report for review and approval by
the City.
B. Design Phase. Upon approval of the Preliminary Phase, proceed to:
1. Acquire all permits required by any loc,411, s ate federal.
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2. Secure necessary field surveys to effect plan preparation.
3. Prepare legal descriptions and parcel maps for right-of-way
acquisition.
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4. Prepare detailed contract plans and specifications for
construction. City shall furnish screened planimetric plan
view drawings (of the street right-of-way only) at a 1"=20'
scale on mylar for plan preparation, reproducible standard
detail sheets, standard legends and an example set of plans and
specifications.
5. 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 and will reimburse Engineers actual costs of all
documents required in excess of 30.
6. Prepare estimates of cost and quantities.
7. Assist City in securing bids and prepare bid tabulation sheet.
8. Prepare bid tabulation, analyze bids and make recommendation
concerning award of contract.
9. In the event the lowest bid exceeds the project budget cost,
confer with City and make revisions as is necessary and
satisfactory to City for the readvertising of the project for
bids.
C. Construction Phase:
1. Check shop and working drawings when required and furnished by
contractor.
2. Attend the pre -construction conference.
3. Consultation with the City and advise 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. (Construction testing shall be
arranged for and paid by the City.)
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 Engineers will endeavor to protect the City against defects
and deficiencies in the work of the contractor, but they 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.
Day to day inspection services shall be provided by the City as
is customary for infrastructure construction which will be
maintained by the City.
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).
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D.
8. Conduct the Final Inspection in conjunction
Engineering personnel.
9. Revision of the construction
actually constructed and
reproducible drawings.
Required Coordination Efforts:
drawings to show the
the furnishing of
with City
project as
"As -Built"
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 following:
1. Voluntary Paving Activity (Department of Engineering Services)
will provide name and address of adjacent property owners for
assessment purposes. A cooperative effort to determine
driveway widths and locations will be made by Engineers and
Voluntary Paving. Name, address and frontage dimension shall
appear on plans along with widths of each driveway.
2. Traffic Engineering - Traffic Control Plans; Signalization
Improvement Input; and Review of Driveway Layouts for
conformance with driveway ordinance.
3. Pipeline Companies - Input for construction which affects their
facilities. Engineers will submit basic tenets of Agreement
between City and pipeline companies to City. Final form of
agreements to be prepared by City.
4. City Utilities (Water, Wastewater, Gas). Preliminary -
location of existing facilities. Design - relocation and/or
adjustment of facilities. Water and Wastewater relocations
and/or adjustments to be included in plans and specifications
for bidding.
5. Other Utilities. Preliminary - location of existing
facilities. Design - provide plans so that planning and
implementation of any adjustments and/or relocations can occur
without delaying construction.
E. Special Services:
This contract includes the furnishing of geotechnical services by the
Engineer, through subconsultants, in the form of subsurface investigations,
laboratory testing and report analysis of such information to assist in
determining the required pavement section and for information purposes to the
Contractor in preparing the Trench Safety Plan. City agrees to pay Engineers
a sum not to exceed Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000.00) for such services.
Payment for Special Services will be made upon receipt of actual invoices for
work performed. This sum is in addition to the Basic Fee as outlined in
Section III, Paragraph A, herein. The City is to receive three (3) copies of
all laboratory reports and other summary reports prepared under this item.
Surveying for all design work under this Contract is not considered a Special
Service but is required and is fully compensated for and included in the Basic
Fee outlined in Section III, Paragraph A, herein.
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F. Project Budget
The City has budgeted $4,510,000 for the street improvements and $570,000
for the new wastewater collection system as included in the street and
wastewater proposition of the April, 1986 bond referendum. Three Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) for the relocation and improvements to the
water distribution system is budgeted from the Water Bond Fund. These figures
includes construction costs, engineering fees, construction testing,
inspection services, contingencies and related items.
G. Order of Services
Engineers agree to begin work immediately after written authorization
from the City and to complete the Preliminary Phase within 120 calendar days
after authorization; the Design Phase will be completed within 180 calendar
days of written notice by the City to proceed with this phase.
III. FEE
A. Fee for Basic Services
The fee for performing the Basic Engineering Services will be as
follows:
The City will pay the Engineers a fixed fee of Two Hundred Sixty
Thousand Dollars ($260,000.00) for work relating to the street improvements,
Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000.00) for work relating to the wastewater
improvements, and Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) for work relating to
water system improvements, for a total of Three Hundred Thirty Five Thousand
Dollars ($335,000.00) providing for all services (except Special 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. Fees for Special
Services are outlined in Section II, Paragraph E, of this Contract.
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 Preliminary Phase
For services rendered under the Preliminary Phase as described
above for work authorized by the City, 25% of the fixed fee shall be due and
payable. Payment may be made on a monthly basis based on submitted invoices.
Approval of preliminary layouts and cost estimates shall be required prior to
final payment for this phase.
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2. 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 60% 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.
3. Construction Phase
For services rendered under the Construction Phase, as
described above, an amount equal to 15% of the fixed fee for those portions of
the work covered by construction contracts shall be due and payable based on
monthly estimates of work performed by the contractor.
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 Engineers shall be compensated for their services on all
stages authorized as follows:
A. If termination occurs prior to the final completion and approval of
drawings and specifications, the Engineers shall be paid a reasonable
compensation for the services actually rendered by them 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 Engineers shall be 85% of the
fixed fee, less an agreed sum for duplication of the 30 sets of bid documents
for advertising.
C. If termination occurs after the letting of the contract but prior to
final completion or acceptance by the City, the fees of the Engineers shall be
computed in accordance with the provisions of Sections III and IV of this
Contract to the date of termination.
D. The foregoing shall not be construed to require the City to
compensate the Engineers 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 Engineers' services, as outlined
herein, for the improvement project is determined to be substantially
different from the description of services of construction budget contained
herein, the fees set forth in this Contract shall be renegotiable only insofar
as this Contract pertains to the project or projects so determined to be
substantially different. Fees for projects determined to be substantially in
accordance with descriptions and budgets contained herein shall not be
renegotiable.
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VI. ENGINEERS' 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
Engineers, their 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 prepared by the
Engineers, their employees, subcontractors, agents and consultants.
VII. ASSIGNABILITY
The Engineers shall not assign, transfer or delegate any of their
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 Engineers' staff. If any of the Engineers are 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 Engineers' fee may be assigned in advance of receipt by the
Engineers without written consent of the City.
VIII. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CONSULTANTS
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.
IX. DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS
Engineers further agree, in compliance with City of Corpus Christi
Ordinance No. 17112, to complete, as part of this Contract, the Disclosure of
Interests form attached hereto.
X. PERSONNEL
The Engineers shall employ and maintain sufficient qualified
personnel at all times to provide satisfactory service and efficient operation
pursuant to this Contract. It is expressly understood that Engineers are an
independent contractor and that Engineers or their agents or employees are not
City employees and are not entitled to benefits normally accorded City
employees. Engineers shall be solely responsible for the actions or omissions
of their employees or agents in the performance of this Contract.
Personnel relations of the employees on the Engineers' payroll shall
be the Engineers' responsibility. The Engineers must comply with all
applicable government regulations and statutes related to the employment of
personnel.
XI. LAWS, ORDINANCES, ETC.
Engineers shall observe and obey all the laws, ordinances,
regulations and rules of the federal, state, county and city governments,
which may apply to their operations.
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XII. NONDISCRIMINATION
Engineers agree that, during the performance of this Contract, they
will:
A. Treat all applicants and employees without discrimination as to
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, or handicap.
B. Identify themselves as an "Equal Opportunity Employer" in all
help wanted advertising or requests.
XIII. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Contract, together with all exhibits attached hereto,
constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto and all other
representatives of statement heretofore made, verbal or written, are merged
herein and this Contract may be amended only in writing, and executed by duly
authorized representative of the parties hereto.
EXECUTED IN DUPLICATE, each of which shall be considered an original,
this day of , 1988.
ATTEST: THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
By:
City Secretary Juan Garza, City Manager
APPROVED: MUNROE & BASS,
By:
day of , 1988
Assistant City Attorney
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By:
Murr. Bass, Jr., P.E.
Vic President
ASSOCIATED ENGINEERS
D SURVEYORS
•
By:
Dennis W. Lang, F.E.
WELSH ENGINEERING
By:
Nixon M. Welsh, P.E.
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." See reverse side for definitions.
FIRM NAME•
Munroe & Bass, Inc.
STREET: P.O. Box 6397 CITY: Corpus Christi ZIP. 78466-6397
FIRM is: 1. Corporation ( X ) 2. Partnership ( ) 3. Sole Owner ( )
4. Association ( ) 5. Other ( )
DISCLOSURE QUESTIONS
If 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 an "ownership interest" constituting 3% or
more of the ownership in the above named "firm."
Name Job Title and City Department (if known)
None
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
None
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
None
4. State. the names of each employee or officer of a "consultant" for the City of Corpus Christi who worked on any
matter related to the subject of this contract and has an "ownership interest" constituting 3% or more of the ownership
in the above named "firm."
None
Consultant
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.
Murr
rw or Prin
Signature of Certifying Person:
Certifying Person:
Title Vice President
S
Dote. r ` `
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 nnswered. If the question is not applicable, answer with
"NA." See reverse side for definitions.
FIRM NAME.
STREET: 3210 Reid Dr. , Suite 2-A CITY: Corpus Christi 7IP.78404
Associated Engineers and Surveyors
FIRM is: 1. Corporation
4. Association
2. Partnership (X ) 3. Sole Owner ( )
5. Other ( )
DISCLOSURE QUESTIONS
If 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 an "ownership interest" constituting 3% or
more of the ownership in the above named "firm."
Name Job Title and City Department (if known)
None
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
None
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
None
4. State. the names of each employee or officer of a "consultant" for the City of Corpus Christi who worked on any
matter related to the subject of this contract and has an "ownership interest" constituting 3% or more of the ownership
in the above named "firm."
None
Consultant
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:
Dennis W. Lang
(Type or PrInt),
Signature of Certifying Person:
Title- Branch Manager
Date:
/� /
1852
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." See reverse side for definitions.
FIRM NAME:
Welsh Engineering
STREET: 3206 Reid Dr., Suite 18-B CITY: Corpus Christi
FIRM is: 1. Corporation
4. Association (
71P• 78404
2. Partnership ( ) 3. Sole Owner (X )
5. Other ( )
DISCLOSURE QUESTIONS
If 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 an "ownership interest" constituting 3% or
more of the ownership in the above named "firm."
Name Job Title and City Department (if known)
None
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
None
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
None
4. State the names of each employee or officer of a "consultant" for the City of Corpus Christi who worked on any
matter related to the subject of this contract and has an "ownership interest" constituting 3% or more of the ownership
in the above named "firm."
None
Consultant
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.
Nixon M. WelshTitle Sole Owner
Certifying Person:
Signature of Certifying Person:
(Typo or Print)
Date-
Corpus Christi, Texas
d20 f -h day of
The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Betty N. Turner
David Berlanga, Sr.
Leo Guerrero/ �/�, n,, �^
C l i f Moss
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Bill Pruet
Mary Rhodes
Frank Schwing, Jr.
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Mary Pat Slavik
Linda Strong
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