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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC2013-194 - 6/11/2013 - Approved CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES The City of Corpus Christi, a Texas home rule municipal corporation, P.O. Box 9277, Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas 78469-9277(City)acting through its duly authorized City Manager or Designee (Director of Engineering Services) and RVE, Inc., a Texas corporation, 820 Buffalo Street, Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas 78401, (Arch itectlEngineer—AIE), hereby agree as follows: 1. SCOPE OF PROJECT International Boulevard Improvements (2012 Bond Issue, Proposition 8) - Project No. E12137 The International Boulevard Improvements Project includes a combination of full depth pavement repair and resurfacing the existing entrance roadway looping from State Highway 44 through the Corpus Christi International Airport. The construction budget for the project is $600,000 (street) + $381,000 (storm water) + $78,000 (water) + $66,000 (wastewater) = $1,125,000, and an additional $187,500 may also be incorporated into the construction budget, pending availability of funds from the Department of Aviation. RVE, Inc. will design paving and other improvements as stated above that are constructible within the stipulated construction budgets. The designs of other improvements, or improvements stated above that exceed the construction budget are not included in the scope of services provided under this Contract. 2. SCOPE OF SERVICES The AIE hereby agrees, at its own expense, to perform design services necessary to review and prepare plans, specifications, and bid and contract documents. In addition,AIE will provide menthly status updates (PFejeet PFOgFess OF delays, gaRtt Gharts pFesented with Fnenthly inveiees)and provide contract administration services, as described in Exhibit"A" and "A-1", to complete the Project. Exhibit"A-1" provides supplemental description of services to Exhibit "A" and is not intended to supersede services described in Exhibit"A". Work will not begin on Additional Services until requested by the AIE(provide breakdown of costs, schedules), and written authorization is provided by the Director of Engineering Services. AIE services will be "Services for Construction Projects"- (Basic Services for Construction Projects")which are shown and are in accordance with"Professional Engineering Services- A Guide to the Selection and Negotiation Process, 1993" a joint publication of the Consulting Engineer's Council of Texas and Texas Society of Professional Engineers. For purposes of this contract, certain services listed in this publication as Additional Services will be considered as Basic Services. 2013-194 6111113 M2013-096 CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING(AIE)SERVICES Page 1 of 4 RVE Inc. INDEXED 3. ORDER OF SERVICES The AIE agrees to begin work on those authorized Basic Services for this contract upon receipt of the Notice to Proceed from the Director of Engineering Services. Work will not begin on any phase or any Additional Services until requested in writing by the AIE and written authorization is provided by the Director of Engineering Services. The anticipated schedule of the preliminary phase, design phase, bid phase, and construction phase is shown on Exhibit"A". This schedule is not to be inclusive of all additional time that may be required for review by the City staff and may be amended by or with the concurrence of the Director of Engineering Services. The Director of Engineering Services may direct the AIE to undertake additional services or tasks provided that no increase in fee is required. Services or tasks requiring an increase of fee will be mutually agreed and evidenced in writing as an amendment to this contract. AIE shall notify the City of Corpus Christi within three (3) days of notice if tasks requested requires an additional fee. 4. MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS AIE agrees to the mandatory contract and insurance requirements as set forth in Exhibit "B". 5. FEE The City will pay the AIE a fee, as described in Exhibit "A", for providing services authorized, a total fee not to exceed $147,850.40, (One Hundred Forty Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty Dollars and Zero Cents). Monthly invoices will be submitted in accordance with Exhibit "C". 6. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT The City may, at any time, with or without cause, terminate this contract upon seven days written notice to the AIE at the address of record. In this event, the AIE will be compensated for its services on all stages authorized based upon AIE and City's estimate of the proportion of the total services actually completed at the time of termination. 7. 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. The A/E agrees that at least 75%of the work described herein will be performed by a labor force residing within the Corpus Christi Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). Additionally, no more than 25% of the work described herein will be performed by a labor force residing outside the Corpus Christi Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA.) CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING(AIE)SERVICES Page 2 of 4 8. ASSIGNABILITY The A/E will not assign, transfer or delegate any of its 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 A/E staff. If the A/E is a partnership, then in the event of the termination of the partnership, this contract will inure to the individual benefit of such partner or partners as the City may designate. No part of the A/E fee may be assigned in advance of receipt by the A/E without written consent of the City. The City will 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. 9. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS All documents including contract documents (plans and specifications), record drawings, contractor's field data, and submittal data will be the sole property of the City, may not be used again by the A/E without the express written consent of the Director of Engineering Services. However, the A/E may use standard details that are not specific to this project. The City agrees that any modification of the plans will be evidenced on the plans, and be signed and sealed by a professional engineer prior to re-use of modified plans. 10. INSURANCE, INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS The Consultant will submit to the City Engineer a certificate of insurance, with the City named as additionally insured, showing the minimum coverage set forth in Exhibit "B" by an insurance company acceptable to the City. The Consultant further agrees to indemnify, save harmless and defend the City of Corpus Christi, and its agents, servants, and employees as more fully set forth in Exhibit "B". 11. DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST A/E further agrees, in compliance with City of Corpus Christi Ordinance No. 17112, to complete, as part of this contract, the Disclosure of Interests form. CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI RV , I� Oscar R. Martinez 'Dat& Patric D. Veteto, P.E. Date Assistant City Manager 820 Buffalo Street Corpus Christi, TX 78401 (361) 887-8851 Office (361) 887-8855 Fax CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING(A/E)SERVICES Page 3 of 4 r a RECOMMENDED G� -- s Z� r aniel Bile , .E. Date Director of Engineering Services ATTEST Armando papa, City Secr ry APPROVED AS TO FORM � � `- 51rCftE f'�° City Attorney Date Department Fund Source No. Amount Street CIP Bond 2012 550950-3549-00000-E12137 $78,848.40 Water CIP Bond 2012 550950-4092-00000-E12137 10,246.00 Wastewater CIP Bond 2012 550950-4251-00000-E12137 8,678.80 Storm Water CIP Bond 2012 550950-3496-00000-E12137 50,076.80 Total $147,850.00 ENTERED MAY 1 2013 CONTRACT MANA.';"�ERS CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING(AIE)SERVICES Page 4 of 4 EXHIBIT "A" CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS International Blvd Improvements (2012 Bond Issue— Proposition 8) Project No. E12137 I. SCOPE OF SERVICES A. BASIC SERVICES For the purpose of this contract, Preliminary Phase may include Schematic Design and Design Phase services may include Design Development as applicable to Architectural services. 1. Preliminary Phase. The Arch itect/Engineer-AIE (also referred to as Consultant)will: a) Prepare PowerPoint presentation in City format for City Council Meeting. b) Hold Project Kick-off Meeting. Prepare meeting agenda and distribute meeting meetings to attendees within five working days of the meeting. c) Provide scope of geotechnical testing requirements to the City's Geotechnical Consultant. d) Review available reports, record drawings, utility maps and other information provided by the City pertaining to the project area. e) Develop preliminary requirements for utility relocations replacements or upgrades. Coordinate with the City's Project Manager and identify operating departments potential project needs. f) Develop preliminary Stet ^SS °°^+'^" paving repair sections to incorporate the Geotechnical Consultant's recommendations. Prepare conceptual life-cycle cost estimate with recommended pavement sections using the FHWA's "Real Cost" software with input parameters specified by the City. g) . h) Prepare preliminary opinions of probable construction costs for the recommended improvements. i) served._Included in additional services. j) Gend systems. inrlude the aRalysis of Wet oapaGit . Included in additional services. k) Identify electric and communication utility companies and private pipeline companies that may have existing facilities and must relocated to accommodate the proposed improvements. 1) Coordinate with AEP and City Traffic Engineering to identify location of electrical power conduit for street lighting and traffic signalization. M) Identify and analyze requirements of governmental authorities having jurisdiction to approve design of the Project including permitting, environmental, historical, construction, and geotechnical issues; upon request or concurrence of the Project Manager, meet and coordinate with agencies such as RTA, CDBG, USPS, affected school districts (CCISD, FBISD, etc.) community groups, TDLR, etc. n) Identify and recommend public outreach and community stakeholder requirements. o) Prepare an Engineering Letter Report(20—25 page main-body text document with supporting appendices) that documents the analyses, approach, opinions of probable construction costs, and document the work with text, tables, schematic- level exhibits and computer models or other applicable supporting documents required per City Plan Preparation Standards Contract Format (CPPSCF).Engineering Letter Report to include: EXHIBIT"A" Page 1 of 17 K:1Engineering Data Exchange%ANGIENAISTREE IE12137 INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARDIEXHIBIT A Intemationai Blvd.doc 1. Provide a concise presentation of pertinent factors,sketches,designs,cross- sections, and parameters which will or may impact the design, including engineering design basis, preliminary layout sketches, construction sequencing, alignment, cross section, geotechnical testing report, right-of- way requirements, conformance to master plans, identification of needed additional services, identification of needed permits and environmental consideration, existing and proposed utilities, identification of quality and quantity of materials of construction, and other factors required for a professional design. 2. Include existing site photos. 3. Provide opinion of probable construction costs. 4. Identify and analyze requirements of governmental authorities having jurisdiction to approve design of the Project including permitting, environmental, historical, construction, and geotechnical issues; meet and coordinate with agencies such as RTA, CDBG, USPS, CCISD, community groups, TDLR, etc. an sest savings toward City epeFatiens, whiGh this pFejeGt will afferst. 6. Provide anticipated index of drawings and specifications. P) Submit one(1)copy in an approved electronic format, and one(1) paper copy of the Draft Engineering Letter Report. q) Hold Project review meeting with City staff to review and receive City comments on the Draft Engineering Letter Report. r) Assimilate all review comments of the Draft Engineering Letter Report and provide one (1) set of the Final Engineering Letter Report (ELR) (electronic and hard copies using City Standards as applicable) suitable for reproduction. 6) Assist Gity in PFeseRtiR9 summaFy of F=I=R f4sidings to City appointed Gapital pFojeG-t f . .. handouts and exhibits for meeting. PFevide fe!!Gw up and Fespense to ^^ tts. Included in additional services. City staff will provide one set only of the following information (as applicable): a) Record drawings, record information of existing facilities, and utilities (as available from City Engineering files). b) The preliminary budget, specifying the funds available for construction. C) A copy of existing studies and plans. (as available from City Engineering files). d) Field location of existing city utilities. (A/E to coordinate with City Operating Department_ e) Applicable Master Plans and GIS mapping are available on the City's website. f) Provide bench marks and coordinates. Any information marked proprietary, or copyrighted, provided by the City is authorized for use only by A/E, and onlvfor the intended purpose of this project. Any unauthorized use or distribution of information marked proprietary, or copyrighted, provided under this contract is strictly prohibited. 2. Design Phase. Upon approval of the preliminary phase, designated by receiving authorization to proceed, the A/E will: EXHIBIT"A" Page 2 of 11 K:Engineenng DataExchangelANGIEMISTREET4E12137 INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARMEMBIT A Inlemational Blvd.doc a) Provide coordination with electric and communication utility companies and private pipeline companies that may have existing facilities and must relocated to accommodate the proposed improvements. The City will provide a list of utility franchises within the Project area. b) Provide assistance to identify testing, handling and disposal of any hazardous materials and/or contaminated soils that may be discovered during construction (to be included under additional services). c) Prepare construction documents in City standard format for the work identified in the approved ELR. Construction plans to include improvements or modifications to the storm water, water and wastewater systems within the project limits. Include standard City of Corpus Christi detail sheets as appropriate. d) Prepare construction plans in compliance with CPPSCF using English units on W 22"x34" plan sheets that can be reduced to 11"x 17". 1. Prepare Traffic Control and Construction Sequencing Plans. The TCP will include construction sequencing, typical cross section and construction phasing plan sheets,warning and barricades, as well as standards sheets for barricades, traffic control plan,work zone pavement markings and sgnage. The design of temporary traffic control measures will consist of the preparation of Advanced Warning Signage Plans and inclusion of typical examples of traffic control measures to be used in certain situations. The design of specific traffic control measures for the entire project is not included in the scope of work of this Contract. The contractor will prepare a specific traffic control plan that will coincide with his approach to constructing the project — subject to the Project phasing stipulated in the construction documents-and will utilize the typical examples provided in the construction plans. 2. , drawings. Prepare Stormwater Best Management Practices construction drawings. Contractor is responsible for preparing and maintaining a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)for himself and for the City. The SWPPP shall include the construction drawings prepared by the A/E. e) Furnish one (1) set of the interim plans (60% submittal - electronic and full-size hard copies using City Standards as applicable) to the City staff for review and approval purposes with estimates of probable construction costs. Identify distribution list for plans and bid documents to all affected franchise utilities. 1. Required with the interim plans is a "Plan Executive Summary" which will identify and summarize the project by distinguishing key elements and opinion of probable project costs. f) Hold Project 60% review meeting_ Prepare meeting agenda and distribute meeting meetings to attendees within five working days of the meeting. Assimilate all review comments, as appropriate and, upon Notice to Proceed. g) PFevide ene (1) set of the pre final plans and bid dGGuments 0 submittal eleGtmnin and haFd nGnieS using Gity Standai; s as pli...-ble) to the f' ity staff faF Feview aAd appFeval puFpases with revised estimates of pFebable Gests. h) 1491d Pineject O Feview meeting. PFepar-e meetmigg agenda and distribute meeting meetings to attendees within five waFking days ef the FneetiRg. Assimilate a!I review 0 upon N etine to PFes e ed i) Provide one (1) set of the final (100%) plans (unsealed and unstamped-electronic and full-size hard copies using City Standards as applicable) for City's final review. EXHIBIT"A" Page 3 of 11 K;4Engineering DataExchangelANGIENRSTREETIE12t37 INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARDIEXHIBIT A International Blvd.doc j) Assimilate all final review comments Upon approval by the Director of Engineering Services, provide one (1) set of the final plans and contract documents (electronic and full-size hard copies using City Standards as applicable)suitable for reproduction. Said bid documents henceforth become the shared intellectual property of the City of Corpus Christi and the Consultant. The City agrees that any modifications of the submitted final plans (for other uses by the City) will be evidenced on the plans and be signed and sealed by a professional engineer priorto re-use of modified plans. k) Provide Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) measures to ensure that submittal of the interim, pre-final(if required), and final complete plans and complete bid documents with specifications accurately reflect the percent completion designated and do not necessitate an excessive amount of revision and correction by City. Additional revisions or design submittals are required (and within the scope of Consultant's duties under this contract) if, in the opinion of the City Engineer or desi nee Consultant has not adequately addressed City-provided review comments or provided submittals in accordance with City standards.. 1) Prepare and submit monthly status reports to the Project Manager no later than the last Wednesday of each month with action items developed from monthly progress and review meetings. m) Provide copy of contract documents along with appropriate fee to Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) for review and approval of accessibility requirements for pedestrian improvements (as authorized by Additional Services). The City staff will: a) Designate an.individual to have responsibility, authority, and control for coordinating activities for the renstwetaen GentFaGt awaFded. City during the Design Phase. b) Provide the budget for the Project specifying the funds available for the construction contract. C) Provide the City's standard specifications, standard detail sheets, standard and special provisions, and forms for required bid documents. 3. Bid Phase. The AIE will: a) Participate in the pre-bid conference and provide a meeting agenda for critical construction activities and elements impacted the project. b) Assist the City in solicitation of bids by identification of prospective bidders, and review of bids by solicited interests. c) Review all pre-bid questions and submissions concerning the bid documents and prepare, in the City's format,for the Engineering Services'approval,any addenda or other revisions necessary to inform contractors of approved changes prior to bidding_ d) Attend bid opening, analyze bids, evaluate, prepare bid tabulation, and make recommendation concerning award of the contract. e) In the event the lowest responsible bidder's bid exceeds the project budget as revised by the Engineering Services in accordance with the AIE's design phase estimate required above, the Engineer will, at its expense, confer with City staff and make such revisions to the bid documents as the City staff deems necessary to re- advertise that particular portion of the Project for bids. f) Prepare PowerPoint presentation in City format for City Council Meeting. The City staff will: a) Arrange and pay for printing of all documents and addenda to be distributed to prospective bidders. EXHIBIT"A" Page 4 of 19 KLEngineering OataExchangeMGIEW8TREET5E12137 INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARMEXHIBIT A Intemational Blvd Am b) Advertise the Project for bidding, maintain the list of prospective bidders, receive and process deposits for all bid documents, issue (with the assistance of the A/E) any addenda, prepare and supply bid tabulation forms, and conduct bid opening. c) Receive the Engineer's recommendation concerning bid evaluation and recommendation and prepare agenda materials for the City Council concerning bid awards. d) Prepare, review and provide copies of the contract for execution between the City and the contractor. 4. Construction Administration Phase Estimated 6-Month Construction Duration). The A/E will perform contract administration to include the following: a) Participate in pre-construction meeting conference and provide a recommended agenda for critical construction activities and elements impacting the project. b) Review, Contractor submittals and operating and maintenance manuals for conformance to contract documents. C) Review and interpret field and laboratory tests. d) Provide interpretations and clarifications of the contract documents for the contractor and authorize required changes, which do not affect the contractor's price and are not contrary to the general interest of the City under the contract. e) Make regular visits to the site of the Project to confer with the City project inspector and contractor to observe the general progress and quality of work, and to determine, in general, if the work is being done in accordance with the contract documents. This will not be confused with the project representative observation or continuous monitoring of the progress of construction. P epaFe Assist the City in the preparation of change orders as authorized bythe City. g) Attend final inspection with City staff and provide the City with a Certificate of Completion for the project upon successful completion of the project. h) Review Contractor-provided construction"red-line"drawings. Prepare Project record drawings and provide a reproducible set and electronic file (AutoCAD r.14 or later) within two (2) months of final acceptance of the project.All drawings shall be CADD drawn using dwg format in AutoCAD, and graphics data will be in dxf format with each layer being provided in a separate file. Attribute data will be provided in ASCII format in tabular form. All electronic data will be compatible with the City GIS system. The City staff will: a) Prepare applications/estimates for payments to contractor. b) Conduct the final acceptance inspection with the Engineer. C) Designate an individual to have responsibility, authority, and control for coordinating activities for the City during the Construction Phase. d) Prepare change orders as required. B. ADDITIONAL SERVICES This section defines the scope of additional services that may only be included as part of this contract if authorized by the Director of Engineering Services. A/E may not begin work on any services under this section without specific written authorization by the Director of Engineering Services. Fees for Additional Services are an allowance for potential services to be provided and EXHIBIT"A" Page 5 of 11 KlEngineering DataExchange'ANGIEMISTREET4E12137INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARDSEXHIBITA Intemational Blvd Am will be negotiated by the Director of Engineering Services as required. The A/E shall, with written authorization by the Director of Engineering Services, perform the following:: 1. Permit Preparation. Furnish the City all engineering data and documentation necessary for all required permits. The A/E will prepare this documentation for all required signatures. The A/E will prepare and submit identified permits as applicable to the appropriate local, state, and federal authorities, including: the aFea b. TxDOT utility and environmental permits, multiple use agreements G. Wetlands De"neatwen and ReFFM d—T�,F-DOsE eReffnit P. INIPIMIRS P°cr i AFneRpd FneRtS (innluJinn SSG N01 NOT) f. Texas Commission of EnVIFIGIPFAental Quality (TGEQ) PeFmits/AmeRdirne n AIueeen Ge ..•.i.. v-v�T�'ryn -..d Wildlife SewiGe /I ICC\AA% i U.S.S AFFnY rornc of Ennineeics (USAGE-) 4 I (noted States F=AViFGRF leRtaI Dreteistion AoenGy ( SEPA) 1. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) M. Texas General Land Offine 7TGI Ill A. Other agennY nroie`t-spenifio neFmitn 2. Ri ht-of-Wa ROW Ac uisition Surve . Not Anticipated All work must comply with Category 1-A, Condition I specifications of the Texas Society of Professional Surveyors' Manual of Practice for Land Surveying in the State of Texas, Ninth Edition. All work must be tied to and in conformance with the City's Global Positioning System (GPS) control network. All work must comply with all TxDOT requirements as applicable. a) Perform surveys to determine apparent right-of-way widths. b) Research plats, ROW maps, deed, easements, and survey for fence corners, monuments, and iron pins within the existing ROW and analyze to establish existing apparent ROW.A/E must obtain Preliminary Title Reports from a local title company and provide copies of the title reports to the City. Preliminary Title Report shall identify title ownership and any title encumbrances to all right-of-way to be acquired. c) Provide a preliminary base map containing apparent ROW,which will be used by the A/E to develop the proposed alignment and its position relative to the existing and proposed ROW. This preliminary base map must show lot or property lines, land ownership and addresses as per appraisal district records. d) Set property corners and prepare right-of-way strip parcel map depicting parcels proposed for acquisition. Metes and bounds descriptions must indicate the parent tract areas based on the most accurate information available. Strip map will show entire parent tracts and be for information only. Existing easements within the parcels to be acquired and those within adjacent parcels must be shown. e) Prepare individual signed and sealed parcel maps and legal descriptions for the required right-of-way acquisition for parcels and easements. A strip map showing parcels required will be submitted along with parcel descriptions. Additional fees may be required in resolving boundary conflicts between Owners. A/E shall submit parcel maps and legal descriptions prior to the 60% submittal. 3. Topographic Survey and All work must be tied to and conform with the City's Global Positioning System (GPS) control network and comply with Category 6, Condition I specifications of the Texas Society of Professional Surveyors'❑ EXHIBIT"A" Page 6 of 11 K3Engineering DataExchange%ANGIEM4STREEnE12137 INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARDIEXHIBIT A Intemationat Blvd.doc Manual of Practice for Land Surveying in the State of Texas, Ninth Edition. Include reference to a minimum of two (2) found boundary monuments from the project area. a) Establish Horizontal and Vertical Control. b) Establish both primary and secondary horizontal/vertical control. C) Set project control points for Horizontal and Vertical Control outside the limits of project construction disturbance. d) Horizontal control will be based on NAD 83 State plane coordinates (South Zone), and the data will have no adjustment factor applied — i.e. —the coordinate data will remain in grid. e) Vertical control will be based on NAVD 88. f} All control work will be established using conventional (non-GPS)methods. Perform topographic surveys to gather existing condition information. g) Locate proposed soil/pavement core holes as drilled by the City's Geotechnical Engineering Consultant. h) Obtain x,y, and z coordinates of all accessible existing sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water and gas lines as well as any other lines owned by third-parties and locate all visible utilities, wells and signs within the apparent ROW width along project limits. No utility connections will be shown. Surveying services, related to subsurface utility engineering (SUE) shall be provided as part of the scope of work for SUE. i) Locate improvements within the apparent ROW. j) Locate and identify trees, at least five inches in diameter within the apparent ROW. k) Generate electronic planimetric base map for use in project design. p pepac ed fnr aGq sisitien Metes and has sRds descriptions must indicate PnreAt tFaGt areas based an the rnest aGeurate-inf�Rt+en n available. Strip map=will she,,-entire "net te scale" the PaFGels to be aGquired and these within adjaeeRt pamels must be shown. M) PFepare individual signed and sealed PaFGel maps and legal dewiptions fOF the PaFGeI6 Fequired will be submitted aleRg with paFeel desGAptieRs.AdditiGRal fees FAa Fnaps and legal deSG.FiPti0RS PF09F t9 the , 0 4. Environmental Issues. Not Anticipated a) Identify and develop a scope of work for any testing, handling and disposal of hazardous materials and/or contaminated soils that may be discovered during construction. 5. Public Involvement& Presentation to Capital Project Oversi ht Committee. a) Participate in two public meetings. One public meeting shall be held after submittal of the Final Engineering Letter Report and one public meeting shall be held prior to start of project construction. Prepare notices, PowerPoint presentations, handouts and exhibits for meetings. Provide follow-up and response to citizen comments. Revise contract drawings to address citizen comments, as directed by the City. Prepare notices, handouts and exhibits for public information meetings b) Assist City in presenting summary of ELR findings to City-appointed Capital Project Oversight Committee, having responsible charge of vetting preliminary project design components prior to proceeding to project design phase. Prepare PowerPoint presentation, handouts and exhibits for meeting. Provide follow-up and response to comments. 6. Subsurface Utility Investigation TBD EXHIBIT"A" Page 7 of 11 KAEngineenng OataExchange 64NGIEMISTREETIE12137 INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARDIEXHIBIT A International Blvd Am a) Provide subsurface utility engineering in accordance with ASCE Standard"ASCE C- I, 38-02, Standard Guideline forthe Collection and Depiction of Existing Subsurface Utility Data"including, but not limited to, hydro-excavation. The proposed subsurface utility investigation will be as follows: i) Excavation — The survey scope includes working with a subsurface utility excavator to perform Quality Level A investigation of underground utilities in specified areas through the project limit. (Quality Level A involves the use of nondestructive digging equipment at critical points to determine the horizontal and vertical position of underground utilities, as well as the type, size, condition, material, and other characteristics.) Utilities located at this quality level will be physically located and tied to the topographic survey control. The utility will be identified and an elevation will be obtained to the top of the utility. ii) Utility Location — The survey scope includes locating certain utilities to Quality Level B (Quality Level B involves surveying visible above ground utility facilities, such as manholes, valve boxes, posts, etc., and correlating this information with existing utility records.) These utilities will be located by obtaining a One-Call Notice and measuring the marked locations. iii) Storm Water—Storm water facilities within the project limits will be located to Quality Level C. Locations will be based on the surveyed locations of accessible storm water manholes and drainage Inlets. iv) Wastewater—Wastewater facilities within the project limits will be located to Quality Level C. Locations will be based on the surveyed locations of accessible wastewater manholes. Wastewater lines that are not to be replaced as part of this project and that fall within the footprint of construction-related excavation shall be located at Quality Level A. V) Water — Water facilities within the project limits will be located to Quality Level A. vi) Gas—Gas facilities within the project limits will be located to Quality Level A by the AIE. The City of Corpus Christi Gas Department will provide Quality Level C. The AIE will coordinate this activity. vii) Add SUE findings to topo drawing. b) Inform local franchises whose utilities fall within the footprint of construction-related excavation of the potential for encountering their utility lines during construction. A list of franchises within the Project area will be provided by the City. 7. Construction Observation Services -TBD 8. Start-ye Services. Not Anticipated Provide on-site services and verification for all start-up procedures during actual start-up of major Project components, systems, and related appurtenances if needed and required. 9. Warranty Phase. Provide a maintenance guaranty inspection toward the end of the one- year period after acceptance of the Project. Note defects requiring contractor action to maintain, repair,fix, restore, patch,or replace improvement under the maintenance guaranty terms of the contract. Document the condition and prepare a report for the City staff of the locations and conditions requiring action, with its recommendation for the method or action to best correct defective conditions and submit to City Staff. Complete the inspection and prepare the report no later than sixty(60)days prior to the end of the maintenance guaranty period. EXHIBIT"A" Page 8 of 11 MEngineering Da taExchangelANGIEMiSTREET1E12137 INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARMEXHIBIT A International Blvd.doc 10. Landscape and Irrigation Planning. - TBD Develop a landscape and irrigation improvements conceptual plan for International Drive(loop road excluded). The landscape and irrigation plan would be based on a total budget established by the City and would include a detailed opinion of cost for each element of the plan. The planning would not include preparing of plans and specifications for construction. 11. International Drive Drainage Analysis. - TBD Prepare drainage area mapping of International Drive and designated adjacent areas. Determine pipe or box culvert sizes in accordance with the City's Draft Drainage Criteria Manual. Analysis will not include downstream systems, or the loop road system. 12. Overhead Sign Analysis.TBD Determine the feasibility of moving both existing overhead signs on the loop road further back onto International Drive. Prepare opinion of probable costs for moving the signs, adding new signage,and rerouting electrical and control systems to the new locations. The analysis would not include preparing of plans and specifications for construction. Provide the services above authorized in addition to those items shown on Exhibit"A-1"Task List, which provides supplemental description to Exhibit"A". Note: The Exhibit"A-1"Task List does;e supersede supplements Exhibit"A". II. SCHEDULE Activity Date Begin Preliminary Phase Upon Receipt of NTP Draft ELR submittal 4 Months after Receipt of NTP City Review Final EI_R submittal 1 Month after Receipt of Draft Comments 60% Design Submittal 4 Months after Receipt of NTP City Review 100 % Design Submittal 1 Month after Receipt of 60% Comments City Review Sealed Submittal 1 Month after Receipt of 100% Comments Advertise for Bids 2 Weeks after Sealed Submittal Pre-Bid Conference 2 Weeks after Bid Advertisement Receive Bids 4 Weeks after Bid Advertisement Contract Award 1 Month after Receipt of Bids Begin Construction 1 Month after Award of Contract Complete Construction 6 Months after Receipt of NTP to the Contractor III. FEES A. Fee for Basic Services. The City will pay the AIE a fixed fee for providing for all "Basic Services" authorized as per the table below. The fees for Basic Services will not exceed those identified and will be full and total compensation for all services outlined in Section I.A.1-4 above, and for all expenses incurred in performing these services. The fee for this project is subject to the availability of funds. The Engineer may be directed to suspend work pending receipt and appropriation of funds. For services provided in Section I.A.1-4, AIE will submit monthly statements for basic services rendered. IY'Tn SeGfie n r°.!-3 The statements will be based upon A/E's EXHIBIT"A" Page 9 of 11 KaEngineenng DataExchangeWNGIEMISTREET4E12137 INTERNATIONAL BOt1LEVARDIEXHIBIT A International Blvd.doe estimate (and with City's concurrence) of the proportion of the total services actually completed at the time of billing. Fer sewises PFO .inn Soetien I o 41 the statement will be based , }�,I peFeent of GamnlatioR of the Genetwgen Gen+rte..+ City will make prompt monthly payments in VI VVl response to A/E's monthly statements. B. Fee for Additional Services. For services authorized by the Director of Engineering Services under Section I.B. "Additional Services,"the Citywill paythe A/E a not-to-exceed fee as perthe table below: Summary of Fees Original Contract Street Wastewater Waattee r Water Gas Total W Basic Services Fees 1. Preliminary Phase $13109 $1442 $8325 $1703 - $24580 2. Design Phase $34109 $3754 $21663 $4432 - $63960 3. Bid Phase $2592 $285 $1646 $337 - $4860 4. Construction Phase $11551 $1271 $7336 $1501 - $21660 Subtotal Basic Services Fees $61361 $6754 $38971 $7974 - $115060 Additional Services Fees (Allowance) 1. Permitting (TxDOT) $1994 $220 $1267 $259 - $3740 Authorized Permitting (TDLR) $1829 $201 $1162 $238 - $3430 Authorized 2. ROW Acquisition Survey Not Antic! ated - - - ` 3. Topographic Survey $5504 $606 $3495 $715 - $10320 Authorized 4. Environmental Issues Not Anticipated) - - ` 5. Public Involvement (2 Meetings) & Oversight Committee Presentation $6507 $716 $4132 $845 - $12200 (Authorized) 6. SUE Exploration (Hydro Excavation) - - - _ _ - Not Authorized 7. Construction Observation Not Authorized)- - - - 8. Start-Up Services _ Not Anticipated - - - - - 9. Warranty Phase $1653 $182 $1050 $215 - $3100 Authorized EXHIBIT 77 Page 10 of 11 K:Engineenng DataExchangelANGIEMISTREETIE12137 INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARMEXHIBIT A Intemational Blvd.doc 10. Landscape and Irrigation Planning. (Not Authorized) 11. International Drive Drainage Analysis (Not Authorized) 12. Overhead Sign Analysis (Not Authorized) - - - - - - Sub-Total Additional Services Fees $17487 $1925 $11106 $2272 - $32790 Total Authorized Fee $78848 $8679 $50077 $10246 - $147850 EXHIBIT"A" Page 11 of 11 KAEngineering DataExchange6ANGIEMISTREEnEY21371NTERNATIONAL BOULEVARMEXHIBITA Intemational Blvd.doc. EXHIBIT A-1 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS International Blvd. Improvements (2012 Bond Issue— Proposition 8) Project No. E1237 TASK LIST GENERAL The intent of this task list is to clarify and supplement the tasks listed in Exhibit A. The International Boulevard Improvements Project includes a combination of full depth pavement repair and resurfacing the existing entrance roadway looping from State Highway 44 through the Corpus Christi International Airport. The construction budget for the project is $600,000 (street) + $381,000 (storm water) + $78,000 (water) + $66,000 (wastewater) = $1,125,000, and an additional $187,500 may also be incorporated into the construction budget, pending availability of funds from the Department of Aviation. RVE, Inc. will design paving and other improvements as stated above that are constructible within the stipulated construction budgets. The designs of other improvements, or improvements stated above that exceed the construction budget are not included in the scope of services provided under this Contract. BASIC SERVICES Preliminary Phase Provide Preliminary Phase Services in accordance with Exhibit `A' of the Contract for Professional Services except as follows: f) Prepare preliminary paving repair sections. Life-cycle analysis will be completed using the FHWA's "Real Cost" software with input parameters specified by the City. g) ROW acquisition not required. i) Deleted and included in additional services. j) Deleted and included in additional services. o) 5. Deleted S) Deleted and included in additional services. Revision to Proprietary City Documents: Any information marked proprietary, or copyrighted, provided by the City is authorized for use only by A/E, and only for the intended purpose of this project. Any unauthorized use or distribution of information marked proprietary, or copyrighted, provided under this contract is strictly prohibited. Design Phase Provide Design Phase Services in accordance with Exhibit 'A' of the Contract for Professional Services except as follows: EXHIBIT"A-1" Page 1 of 4 a) The City will provide a list of utility franchises within the project area. d) Plan sheets will be 22" x 34". d) 1. The design of temporary traffic control measures will consist of the preparation of Advanced Warning Signage Plans and inclusion of typical examples of traffic control measures to be used in certain situations. The design of specific traffic control measures for the entire project is not included in the scope of work of this Contract. The contractor will prepare a specific traffic control plan that will coincide with his approach to constructing the project — subject to the Project phasing stipulated in the construction documents - and will utilize the typical examples provided in the construction plans. 2. SWPPP not provided. Prepare Stormwater Best Management Practices construction drawings. Contractor is responsible for preparing and maintaining a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for himself and for the City. The SWPPP shall include the construction drawings prepared by the AIE. g) Deleted h) Deleted The City staff will: a) Designate an individual to have responsibility, authority, and control for coordinating activities for the City during the Design Phase. Bid Phase Provide Bid Phase Services in accordance with Exhibit 'A' of the Contract for Professional Services. Construction Phase (Estimated 6-Month Duration) Provide Construction Phase Services in accordance with Exhibit `A' of the Contract for Professional Services except as follows: f) Assist the City is preparation of change orders as authorized. The City Staff will: C) Designate an individual to have responsibility, authority, and control for coordinating activities for the City during the Construction Phase. d) Prepare change orders as required. ADDITIONAL SERVICES (Subject to Authorization) 1. Permitting • TxDOT Permitting: Coordinate with TxDOT during the design phase of the Project to obtain any needed utility permits, environmental permits, or multiple use agreements. • TDLR Registration: Submit construction plans and specifications to EXHIBIT"A-1" Page 2 of 4 a Registered ADA Specialist (RAS) for review and approval and registration with the TDLR; Provide coordination efforts, as necessary. • No other permits anticipated. 2. ROW Acquisition Survey Acquisition of additional right-of-way (ROW) is not anticipated as necessary for the Project. Should it be determined during the course of the Project that additional ROW is needed, ROW Acquisition Survey services can be provided for additional fees in accordance with Exhibit `A' of the Contract for Professional Services. 3. Topographic Survey & ROW Verification ROW Verification Services are not anticipated. Topographic Survey Services will be provided in accordance with Exhibit 'A' of the Contract for Professional Services except as follows: 1) Delete m) Delete 4. Environmental Issues Environmental services are not anticipated as necessary for the Project. Should it be determined during the course of the Project that environmental conditions exist that need to be addressed, appropriate environmental services can be provided for additional fees. 5. Public Meetings and Presentation to Capital Project Oversight Committee Assist the City with Public Meetings (2) and presentation of the Project to the Oversight Committee in accordance with Exhibit `A' of the Contract for Professional Services, except as follows: b) Assist City in presenting summary of ELR findings to City-appointed Capital Project Oversight Committee, having responsible charge of vetting preliminary project design components prior to proceeding to project design phase. Prepare PowerPoint presentation, handouts and exhibits for meeting. Provide follow-up and response to comments. 6. S.U.E. (TBD) Subsurface Utility Exploration will be provided in accordance with Exhibit `A' of the Contract for Professional Services, except as follows: a) i) Gas — Gas facilities within the project limits will be located to Quality Level A by the A/E. The City of Corpus Christi Gas Department will provide Quality Level C. The AIE will coordinate this activity. ii) Add SUE findings to topo drawing. EXHIBIT"A-1" Page 3 of 4 7. Construction Observation Services -TBD 8. Start-Up Services: Start-up services are not anticipated as necessary for the Project. 9. Warranty Phase Services Warranty Phase services will be provided in accordance with Exhibit `A' of the Contract for Professional Services. 10. Landscape and Irrigation Planning. TBD Develop a landscape and irrigation improvements conceptual plan for International Drive (loop road excluded). The landscape and irrigation plan would be based on a total budget established by the City and would include a detailed opinion of cost for each element of the plan. The planning would not include preparing of plans and specifications for construction. 11. International Drive Drainage Analysis. TDB Prepare drainage area mapping of International Drive and designated adjacent areas. Determine pipe or box culvert sizes in accordance with the City's Draft Drainage Criteria Manual. Analysis will not include downstream systems, or the loop road system. 12. Overhead Sign Analysis, TBD Determine the feasibility of moving both existing overhead signs on the loop road further back onto International Drive. Prepare opinion of probable costs for moving the signs, adding new signage, and rerouting electrical and control systems to the new locations. The analysis would not include preparing of plans and specifications for construction. EXHIBIT"A-1" Page 4 of 4 EXHIBIT "B" MANDATORY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS & INDEMNIFICATION FOR A/E PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/CONSULTANT SERVICES (Revised October 2010) A. Consultant must not commence work under this agreement until all insurance required herein has been obtained and such insurance has been approved by the City. The Consultant must not allow any subcontractor to commence work until all similar insurance required of the subcontractor has been obtained. B. Consultant must furnish to the City's Risk Manager, two (2) copies of Certificates of Insurance, showing the following minimum coverages by insurance company(s) acceptable to the City's Risk Manager. The City must be named as an additional insured for all liability policies, and a blanket waiver of subrogation is required on all applicable policies. TYPE OF INSURANCE MINIMUM INSURANCE COVERAGE 30-Day Written Notice of Cancellation, Bodily Injury & Property Damage non-renewal or material change required Per occurrence - aggregate on all certificates COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY $1,000,000 COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT including: 1. Broad Form 2. Premises - Operations 3. Products/ Completed Operations 4. Contractual Liability 5. Independent Contractors AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY to included $1,000,000 COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT 1. Owned vehicles 2.. Hired — Non-owned vehicles PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY including: $1,000,000 per claim 1$2,000,000 Coverage provided shall cover all aggregate employees, officers, directors and agents (Defense costs not included in face value 1. Errors and Omissions of the policy) If claims made policy, retro date must be prior to inception of agreement; have extended reporting period provisions and identify any limitations regarding who is an Insured WORKERS' COMPENSATION Which Complies with the Texas Workers Compensation Act EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY 500,0001500,0001500,000 C. In the event of accidents of any kind, Consultant must furnish the Risk Manager with copies of all reports within (10) ten days of accident. EXHIBIT"B" Page 1 of 3 JAEngfneering FormsILARGE AE EXHIBIT B.DOCX D. Consultant must obtain workers' compensation coverage through a licensed insurance company in accordance with Texas law. The contract for coverage must be written on a policy and endorsements approved by the Texas Department of Insurance. The coverage provided must be in amounts sufficient to assure that all workers' compensation obligations incurred will be promptly met. E. Consultant's financial integrity is of interest to the City; therefore, subject to Successful Consultant's right to maintain reasonable deductibles in such amounts as are approved by the City, Consultant shall obtain and maintain in full force and effect for the duration of this Contract, and any extension hereof, at Consultant's sole expense, insurance coverage written on an occurrence basis, by companies authorized and admitted to do business in the State of Texas and with an A.M. Best's rating of no less than A-VII. F. The City shall be entitled, upon request and without expense, to receive copies of the policies, declarations page and all endorsements thereto as they apply to the limits required by the City, and may require the deletion, revision, or modification of particular policy terms, conditions, limitations or exclusions (except where policy provisions are established by law or regulation binding upon either of the parties hereto or the underwriter of any such policies). Consultant shall be required to comply with any such requests and shall submit a copy of the replacement certificate of insurance to City at the address provided below within 10 days of the requested change. Consultant small pay any costs incurred resulting from said changes. All notices under this Article shall be given to City at the following address: City of Corpus Christi Attn: Risk Management P.O. Box 9277 Corpus Christi, TX 78469-9277 Fax: (361) 826-4555 G. Consultant agrees that with respect to the above required insurance, all insurance policies are to contain or be endorsed to contain the following required provisions: i. Name the City and its officers, officials, employees, volunteers, and elected representatives as additional insured by endorsement, as respects operations and activities of, or on behalf of, the named insured performed under contract with the City, with the exception of the workers' compensation and professional liability polices; ii. Provide for an endorsement that the "other insurance" clause shall not apply to the City of Corpus Christi where the City is an additional insured shown on the policy; iii. Workers' compensation and employers' liability policies will provide a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City; and iv. Provide thirty (30) calendar days advance written notice directly to City of any suspension, cancellation, non-renewal or material change in coverage, and not less than ten (10) calendar days advance written notice for nonpayment of premium. H. Within five (5) calendar days of a suspension, cancellation, or non-renewal of coverage, Successful Consultant shall provide a replacement Certificate of Insurance and applicable endorsements to City. City shall have the option to suspend Consultant's performance EXHIBIT"B" Page 2 of 3 J:1Engineedng FormsU ARGE AE EXHIBIT B.DOCX should there be a lapse in coverage at any time during this contract. Failure to provide and to maintain the required insurance shall constitute a material breach of this contract. I. In addition to any other remedies the City may have upon Consultant's failure to provide and maintain any insurance or policy endorsements to the extent and within the time herein required, the City shall have the right to order Consultant to stop work hereunder, and/or withhold any payment{s} which become due to Consultant hereunder until Consultant demonstrates compliance with the requirements hereof. J. Nothing herein contained shall be construed as limiting in any way the extent to which Successful Consultant may be held responsible for payments of damages to persons or property resulting from Consultant's or its subcontractors' performance of the work covered under this agreement. K. It is agreed that Consultant's insurance shall be deemed primary and non-contributory with respect to any insurance or self insurance carried by the City of Corpus Christi for liability arising out of operations under this contract. L. It is understood and agreed that the insurance required is in addition to and separate from any other obligation contained in this contract. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS Consultant shall indemnify, save harmless and defend the City of Corpus Christi, and its agents, servants, and employees, and each of them against and hold it and them harmless from any and all lawsuits, claims, demands, liabilities, losses and expenses, including court costs and attorneys' fees, for or on account of any injury to any person, or any death at any time resulting from such injury, or any damage to any property, which may arise or which may be alleged to have arisen out of or in connection with the negligent performance of Consultant's services covered by this contract. The foregoing indemnity shall apply except if such injury, death or damage is caused by the sole or concurrent negligence of the City of Corpus Christi, its agents, servants, or employees or any other person indemnified hereunder. 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If the question is not applicable, answer with "NA". See reverse side for Filing Requirements, Certifications and definitions. COMPANY NAME: RVE,Inc. P.O.SOX: STREET ADDRESS: 820 Buffalo Street CITY: Corpus Christi ZIP: 78401 FIRM E.- 1. Corporation 2. Partnership 3. Sole Owner ❑ 4. Association 5. Other DISCLOSURE QUESTIONS If additional space is necessary,please use the reverse side of this ge or attach separate sheet: 1. State the names of each "employee" of the City of Corpus Christi having an "ownership interest" constituting ago or more of the ownership in the above named"firm." Name Job Title and City Department(if known) NIA 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 NIA 3. State the names of each"hoard member"of the City of Corpus Christi having an"ownership interest" constituting 3%or more of the ownership in the above named"firm." NIA ame Board,Commission or Committee 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 subizt of this contract and has an "ownership interest" constituting 3%or more of the ownership in a above named"firm." Name Consultant NIA i FILING REQUIREMENTS If a person who requests official action on a matter knows that the requested action will confer an economic benefit on any City official or employee that is distinguishable from the effect that the action will have on members of the public in general or a substantial segment thereof,you shall disclose.that fact in a signed writing to the City official, employee or body that has been requested to act in the matter, unless the interest of the City official or employee in the matter is apparent. The disclosure shall also be made in a signed writing filed with the City Secretary. [Ethics.Ordinance Section 2-349(d)] CERTIFICATION 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 Carpus Christi,Texas as changes occur. Certifying Person: Patrick D.Vetet PP E. Title: President (r)Ve or Print) Signature of Certifying Date: 01-18-I3 Person: DEFINITIONS a. "Board member." A member of any board, commission, or committee appointed by the City Council of the.City of Corpus Christi,Texas. b. "Economic benefit". An action that is likely to affect an economic interest if it is likely to have an effect on that interest that is distinguishable from its effect on members of the public in general or a substantial segment thereof. c. "Employee." Any person employed by the City of Corpus Christi,Texas either on a full or part- time basis,but not as an independent contractor. d. "Firm." Any entity operated for economic gain,whether professional, industrial or commercial, and whether established to produce or deal with a product or service, including but not limited to,entities operated in the form of sole proprietorship, as self-employed person, partnership, corporation,joint stock company,joint venture, receivership or trust, and entities which for purposes of taxation are treated as non-profit organizations. e. `Official." The Mayor, members of the City Council, City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Assistant City Managers, Department and Division Heads,and Municipal Court Judges of the City of Corpus Christi,Texas. f. "Ownership Interest." Legal or equitable interest, whether actually or constructively held, in a firm, including when such interest is held through an agent, trust, estate, or holding entity. "Constructively held" refers to holdings or control established through voting trusts, proxies, or special terms of venture or partnership agreements." g. "Consultant."Any person or firm, such as engineers and architects, hired by the City of Corpus Christi for the purpose of professional consultation and recommendation.