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Home My WebLink AboutC2008-457 - 11/18/2008 - ApprovedCITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI RINCON BAYOU DIVERSION PROJECT - AMMONIA AND BIOLOGICAL MONITORING: 2008-2009 CONTRACT FOR SERVICES The City of Corpus Christi, Texas, hereinafter called "City", and the Center for Coastal Studies at Texas A&M University -Corpus Christi, hereinafter called "CCS", hereby agree as follows: I. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED CCS hereby agrees to perform all consulting services necessary to plan, develop, undertake, complete, and report the results of a study for: • Monthly ecological/biological monitoring from October 2008 through September 2009 at six (8) locations as described in the proposed "Recommended Monitoring Plan for Rincon Bayou, Nueces Delta" dated July 3, 2002 and as revised by the August 20, 2008 proposed work program. Weekly (3 times) collection of treated wastewater samples for ammonia analysis at the Allison Wastewater Diversion Project cells and diversion cell inspection monitoring from October 2008 through September 2009. II. SCOPE OF SERVICES CCS's services will be those necessary to provide the monitoring required deliver an annual written report corresponding to the three major tasks (Rincon Bayou Monitoring, Allison Diversion Project Monitoring, and Allison Ammonia Sampling). CCS will complete the tasks set forth by Section I I.A as set forth in the research proposal attached as Exhibit A. A. TASKS Rincon Bavou Monitoring= To provide the necessary data to evaluate the effects of freshwater diversions from the Nueces River into Rincon Bayou, and to determine if differences exist between the diversion site and comparable non- diversion sites, the following measurement tasks will be performed: 1. Determine physiochemical changes from the Rincon Bayou Diversion Project by comparing water quality results. 2. Quantify benthic density, biomass, diversity, and species distribution, and compare to relevant changes in water quality and soil characteristic (e.g. sediment grain size). 3. Quantify nekton catch per unit effort (CPUE), biomass, diversity, and species distribution and compare to changes in water quality. 4. Quantify avifauna species abundance, habitat usage, diversity, and species distribution and compare to changes in benthic and nekton communities and water quality. Allison Wastewater Diversion Project Monitoring CCS will perform following tasks will be performed during the collection events: 1. Inspect the entire above ground pipeline route from the Nueces River to the three diversion cells for possible leaks or operational failure; 2. Inspect all diversion cell walls for possible erosion or other failures which may hinder operations; Inspect all above ground inflow valves, pipes, and discharge points within the diversion cells for any signs of operational failure; 3. Visually inspect all perimeter fencing at the project for possible breaks; 2008-457 11/18/08 Page 1 of 3 M2008-309 \RINCON\2008-2009\CCSContract.doc Tx. A&M - CC 4. Provide for immediate inspection response, on a 24-hour on call basis, should the City of Corpus Christi determine that a problem exists at the project area. Ammonia and Inspection Monitoring- Allison Wastewater Diversion Proiect Based on existing permit requirements issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality the following tasks will be performed during collection events: 1. Water samples will be collected from each diversion cell three times each week and transported for Ammonia-Nitrogen analysis at the O.N. Stevens Water Quality Laboratory; B. RESEARCH PLAN AND METHODS The specific research plan and methods for the 2008 - 2009 monitoring period are set forth in the Research Contract Proposal incorporated as Exhibit A of this contract. C. PRODUCTS A draft annual report will be produced by February 1~' 2010 describing the results of the tasks associated with the Rincon Bayou project, as detailed in this document, during the immediately preceding sampling year. Findings will be integrated and presented to assess the current status of the estuarine ecosystem of the Nueces Delta. All draft annual reports will be technical reports of the Center for Coastal Studies at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. In addition, principal investigators involved with this project will participate in an annual workshop to discuss project results and to identify any revisions needed in the project in the coming year. Principal investigators also will assist the City of Corpus Christi, either through written or personal communication or direct presentation to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, should any proposed changes to the work plan be necessary and will make presentations to the Nueces Estuary Advisory Council as requested. No draft annual report is required for the ammonia water sample collection or inspection-monitoring portion of the contract. D. ORDER OF SERVICES The Center for Coastal Studies will perform all services necessary to provide monthly ecological/biological monitoring, water sample collection, and inspection monitoring as described in this document for a one year (October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009). III. FEES AUTHORIZED The City will pay CCS a fee not to exceed $167,882.57 for providing all services. This fee will be full and total compensation for all services provided and expenses incurred in pertorming the tasks specified in Section II. Invoices will be submitted to the Director of Engineering Services. Invoices will be submitted once per quarter for services rendered. All invoices shall be accompanied by a cover letter summarizing project status and the tasks undertaken during the time period covered by the invoice. Invoices will be based on the budget as set forth by Attachment A of Exhibit A. Invoices will be sequentially numbered for each project, state the project name (Rincon Bayou Diversion Project- Biological Monitoring - 2008-2009) and City project number (8443). The letter shall state the number of the current invoice, the total authorized fee, the amount previously invoiced, and the current amount due. Statements will be based upon percent of project completed. However, a final payment of $3,500 will be retained until delivery of the final report. IV. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT The City may, at any time, with or without cause, terminate this contract upon 30 days written notice to CCS at associated with monitoring and inspection of the Allison Wastewater Diversion Project. If termination occurs prior to the final completion of all work contemplated by this contract, CCS shall be paid for all reasonable costs incurred or contractually committed to be expended as of the effective termination date, including salaries of appointees for the remainder of their appointment. The foregoing shall not be construed to require the City to compensate CCS for any services not performed in a proper, professional manner. V. NOTICE ADDRESS Correspondence concerning this contract shall be sent to the City and CCS as follows: City: CCS: Page 2 of 3 H:\HOME\KEVI NS\GE N\WATER\RINCO N\2008-2009\CCSContract.doc Director of Engineering Services City of Corpus Christi P.O. Box 9277 Corpus Christi, TX 78469-9277 512-880-3500 Fax:512-880-3501 Kevins(a~ci.corous-Christ. tx. us Brian A. Nicalou or Erin M. Hill Center for Coastal Studies Texas A&M University -Corpus Christi 6300 Ocean Drive Corpus Christi, TX 78412 361-825-2736 Fax: 361-825-2770 brien.nicolauCu~ftamucc.edu VI. LOCAL PARTICIPATION The City Council's stated policy is that City expenditures on contracts for professional services be of maximum benefit to the local economy. VII. ASSIGNABILITY CCS will not assign, transfer or delegate any of its obligations or duties under this contractto any other person without the prior written consent of the City, except for routine duties delegated to personnel of CCS. No part of CCS's fee may be assigned in advance of receipt by CCS without written consent of the City. 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. VIII. DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST Incompliance with City of Corpus Christi Ordinance No. 17112, CCS agrees to complete the City of Corpus Christi Disclosure of Interests form attached as Exhibit "B". CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI Oscar Martinez " Assistant City Manager ATTEST: TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY -CORPUS CHRISTI Date Brien A. Nicolau Date Principal Investigator ~p~-- City Secretary Date A~PPROVED AS TO FORM: 'V {il(~t,~~~ l 1 n~ o S Assistant Citv Attorney Date By: ~ t_ b 4 7~ Erin M. Hill Date Co-Principal Investigator gy. !d ^~-~' ~~ Date Harvey Knull, Ph. for Research ~b~ ~~! 1.,. AUTHORIZED ~ ~/~If /~ ~r councl~..~.L~„ a4 SECRefAgy Y~ Page 3 of 3 H:\HOM E\KEVI NS\G EN\WATER\RI NCON\2008-2009\CCSContract. doc CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI r%.~ 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 applipble, answer with'NA'. FlRM NAME: Tiptatt AIiM UhitltrrNtvCareus ChrtsN STREET: CITY: ZJP: FlRM is: 1. Corporation ^ 5. Other ^ DISCLOSURE QUESTIONS If additional space is necessary, please use the reverse side of this page 1. SFa6e the names of each "employee" of the City of Corpus Christi or more of the ownership in the above named "Finn". Name separate sheet an "ownership interest" constituting 3% Job TNe and City l~partment (d (mown) 2. State the names of each "official" of the City of Co us Chr~having an "ownership interest" constituting 3% or more of the ownership in the above named "fi ". Name 3. State the names of each "board 3% w more of the ownership !I Name / ~tle of the Cily of Corpus Christi having an "ownership interest' constituting re named "firm". Board, Comm'ssion or Commdhee 4. State the names/of each employee or officer of a "consultant' for the City of Corpus~Christi who worked on any matter rel to the subject of this contract acrd has an "ownership interest" constituting 3% or more of the ownership' the above named "firm". Name / Consuttarrt CERTIFlCATE I certify that ail information provided is true and correct as of the date of this statemerrt, that I have not knowingly watrheld dsdosure of any information requested; and that supplemental statements vnll be promptly submitted to the City of Corpus Christi, Texas as changes occur. Harvey Knull, Ph.D. Certifying Person: Associab i o Ttlle: (Type or Print) Ly ^a-Y ^t.7 r~ Signature of Certi .tying. Person: Date- 2. Partnership ^ 3. Sole Ovmer ^ 4. Assoaation ^