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MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Solid Waste Technical Support (Project No. 18096A)
This Agreement is between 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 and Hanson Professional Services, a Texas Company, 4501 Gollihar Road,
Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas 78411 (Consultant).
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE NO. TITLE PAGE
ARTICLE I PROJECT TASK ORDER 2
ARTICLE II COMPENSATION 3
ARTICLE III QUALITY CONTROL PLAN 4
ARTICLE IV INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS 4
ARTICLE V INDEMNIFICATION 4
ARTICLE VI TERM; RENEWALS; TIMES FOR RENDERING SERVICE 5
ARTICLE VII TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT 5
ARTICLE VIII RIGHT OF REVIEW AND AUDIT 6
ARTICLE IX OWNER REMEDIES 6
ARTICLE X CONSULTANT REMEDIES 7
ARTICLE XI CLAIMS AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION 7
ARTICLE XII MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 9
EXHIBITS
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ARTICLE I —PROJECT TASK ORDER
1.1 This Agreement shall apply to as many tasks as City and Consultant agree will be performed under the
terms and conditions of this Agreement. Each task Consultant performs for City hereunder shall be
designated a Task Order. No Task Order shall be binding or enforceable unless and until it has been
properly executed by both City and Consultant. Each properly executed Task Order shall become a
separate supplemental agreement to this Agreement.
1.2 The Consultant shall provide its Scope of Services, to be included in each Task Order. The Scope of
Services shall include all associated services required for Consultant to provide such Services,pursuant to
this Agreement,and any and all Services which would normally be required by law or common due diligence
in accordance with the standard of care defined in Article XII of this Agreement.
1.3 Under this Agreement, Consultant will provide services on a Task Order basis for a range of services
related to assisting Engineering Services with professional engineering, architecture and construction
services related to execution of Capital Improvements Programs. All work will be subject to authorization
from City. A detailed Scope of Services and fee estimate will be developed for each task prior to execution
of work.
1.4 Consultant shall follow City Codes and Standards effective at the time of the execution of individual Task
Orders. At review milestones, the Consultant and City will review the progress of the plans to ensure that
City Codes and Standards are followed unless specifically and explicitly excluded from doing so in the
approved Task Order. A request made by either party to deviate from City standards after the contract is
executed must be in writing.
1.5 _Consultant must perform tasks and submit deliverables as detailed in each approved Task Order.
1.6 Consultant must provide all labor,equipment and transportation necessary to complete all services agreed
to in a timely manner throughout the term of the Agreement. Persons retained by Consultant to perform
work pursuant to this Agreement shall be employees or subconsultants of Consultant. Consultant must
provide City with a list of all subconsultants that includes the services performed by the subconsultant and
the percentage of work performed by the subconsultant. Changes in Consultant's team that provides
services under this Agreement must be agreed to by the City in writing.
1.7 Consultant must not begin work on any Task Order authorized under this Agreement until they are briefed
on the scope of the Project and are notified in writing to proceed.
1.8 For design services,Consultant agrees to render the professional services necessary for the advancement
of the Project through Final Completion of the Construction Contract. Consultant acknowledges and
accepts its responsibilities, as defined and described in the City's General Conditions for Construction
Contracts, an excerpt of which is attached as an exhibit to this Agreement.
1.9 For projects that require subsurface utility investigation:
1.9.1 The Consultant agrees to prepare and submit to the City a signed and sealed report identifying all
utilities within the project area at the Quality Level specified in the Task Order. It is assumed that all
utilities will be identified using Quality Level A exploratory excavation unless stated otherwise.
1.9.2 Utilities that should be identified include, but are not limited to,City-owned utilities,local franchises,
electric companies, communication companies, private pipeline companies and 3" party
owners/operators.
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ARTICLE II—COMPENSATION
2.1 The Compensation for all services included in this Agreement and in the Scope of Services for this
Agreement shall not exceed $37,499.
2.2 The Consultant's fee for each Task Order will be on a lump sum or time and materials(T&M)basis with a
negotiated not-to-exceed amount. The fees will not exceed those identified and will be full and total
compensation for all services outlined in each Task Order,and for all expenses incurred in performing these
services.
2.3 Consultant shall submit a proposal to the City,which shall be incorporated into this agreement as Exhibit B,
subject to approval by the City.
2.4 Consultant shall submit a Rate Schedule with their proposal. The rate schedule shall remain confidential
pursuant to section 552.104 of the Texas Government Code since release of this information would give
advantage to a competitor or bidder. In addition, section 552.110 of the TX Govt.Code protects third party
commercial and financial information if release of the information would cause the third party substantial
competitive harm.
2.5 Monthly invoices will be submitted in accordance with the Payment Request, attached as Exhibit C. For
T&M basis fees, Consultant shall submit documentation with the monthly invoice that shows who worked on
the Project, the number of hours that each individual worked on the Project and reimbursables for that
individual.
2.5.1 Principals may only bill at the hourly rate of Principals when acting in that capacity. Principals acting
in the capacity of staff must bill at staff rates. The Consultant shall provide documentation with each
payment request that clearly indicates how that individual's time is allocated and the justification for that
allocation.
2.6 The anticipated fee structure under this agreement is as follows:
DESCRIPTION NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT
Maximum Contract Amount $37,499.00
Task 1 —TBD TBD
Task 2 —TBD TBD
Task 3—TBD TBD
Task 4—TBD TBD
Task 5—TBD TBD
Task 6—TBD TBD
2.7 In the event of any dispute(s)between the Parties regarding the amount properly compensable for any Task
Order or as final compensation or regarding any amount that may be withheld by City, Consultant shall be
required to make a claim pursuant to and in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and follow the
procedures provided herein for the resolution of such dispute. In the event Consultant does not initiate and
follow the claims procedures provided in this Agreement in a timely manner and as required by the terms
thereof, any such claim shall be waived.
2.8 Request of final compensation by Consultant shall constitute a waiver of claims except those previously
made in writing and identified by Consultant as unsettled at the time of final Payment Request.
2.9 Any fee payable under this Agreement is subject to the availability of funds. The Consultant may be
directed to suspend work pending receipt and appropriation of funds. The right to suspend work under this
provision does not relieve the City of its obligation to make payments in accordance with section 2.5 above
for services provided up to the date of suspension.
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ARTICLE III —QUALITY CONTROL PLAN
3.1 The Consultant agrees to perform quality assurance-quality controllconstructability reviews(QCP Review).
The City reserves the right to retain a separate consultant to perform additional QCP services for the City.
3.2 The Consultant will perform QCP Reviews at intervals during the project to ensure deliverables satisfy
applicable industry quality standards and meet the requirements of the project scope. Based on the findings
of the QCP Review,the Consultant must reconcile the project scope and Opinion of Probable Cost(OPC)
as needed.
3.3 Documents that do not meet City standards in effect at the time of the execution of a related Task Order
may be rejected. If documents are found not to be in compliance with this Agreement,Consultant will not be
compensated for having to resubmit documents.
ARTICLE IV—INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
4.1 Consultant must not commence work under this Agreement until all required insurance has been obtained,
and such insurance has been approved by the City. Consultant must not allow any subcontractor to commence
work until all similar insurance required of any subcontractor has been obtained.
4.2 Insurance Requirements are shown in EXHIBIT D.
ARTICLE V- INDEMNIFICATION
Consultant shall fully indemnify and hold harmless the City of Corpus Christi and its officials,
officers, agents,employees, excluding the engineer or architect or that person's agent,employee
or subconsultant,over which the City exercises control ("Indemnitee")from and against any and
all claims,damages, liabilities or costs,including reasonable attorney fees and court costs,to the
extent that the damage is caused by or results from an act of negligence, intentional tort,
intellectual property infringement or failure to pay a subcontractor or supplier committed by
Consultant or its agent, Consultant under contract or another entity over which Consultant
exercises control while in the exercise of rights or performance of the duties under this
agreement.This indemnification does not apply to any liability resulting from the negligent acts or
omissions of the City or its employees, to the extent of such negligence.
Consultant shall defend Indemnitee, with counsel satisfactory to the City Attorney, from and
against any and all claims, damages, liabilities or costs, including reasonable attorney fees and
court costs, if the claim is not based wholly or partly on the negligence of, fault of or breach of
contract by Indemnitee. If a claim is based wholly or partly on the negligence of, fault of or
breach of contract by Indemnitee,the Consultant shall reimburse the City's reasonable attorney's
fees in proportion to the Consultant's liability.
Consultant must advise City in writing within 24 hours of any claim or demand against City or
Consultant known to Consultant related to or arising out of Consultant's activities under this
Agreement.
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ARTICLE VI—TERM; RENEWALS; TIMES FOR RENDERING SERVICE
6.1 This Agreement shall be effective upon the signature of the City Manager or designee (Effective Date).
6.2 This Agreement shall be applicable to Task Order issued hereunder from the Effective Date of the
Agreement until project is complete.
6.3 This service shall be for a period of one(1)year beginning on the Effective Date. The Agreement may be
renewed for up to one(1)one-year renewal options upon mutual agreement of the parties to be evidenced
in writing prior to the expiration date of the prior term. Any renewals shall be at the same terms and
conditions, plus any approved changes.
6.4 The times for performing services or providing deliverables will be stated in each Task Order. If no times
are so stated, Consultant will perform services and provide deliverables within a reasonable time.
ARTICLE VII -TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
7.1 By Consultant:
7.1.1 The City reserves the right to suspend this Agreement at the end of any phase for the convenience
of the City by issuing a written and signed Notice of Suspension. The Consultant may terminate this
Agreement for convenience in the event such suspension extends for a period beyond 120 calendar days
by delivering a Notice of Termination to the City.
7.1.2 The Consultant must follow the Termination Procedure outlined in this Agreement.
7.2 By City:
7.2.1 The City may terminate this agreement for convenience upon seven days written notice to the
Consultant at the address of record.
7.2.2 The City may terminate this agreement for cause upon ten days written notice to the Consultant. If
Consultant begins,within three days of receipt of such notice,to correct its failure and proceeds to diligently
cure such failure within the ten days, the agreement will not terminate. If the Consultant again fails to
perform under this agreement, the City may terminate the agreement for cause upon seven days written
notice to the Consultant with no additional cure period. If the City terminates for cause,the City may reject
any and all proposals submitted by Consultant for up to two years.
7.3 Termination Procedure
7.3.1 Upon receipt of a Notice of Termination and prior to the effective date of termination, unless the
notice otherwise directs or Consultant takes action to cure a failure to perform under the cure period,
Consultant shall immediately begin the phase-out and discontinuance of all services in connection with the
performance of this Agreement. Within 30 calendar days after receipt of the Notice of Termination,unless
Consultant has successfully cured a failure to perform, Consultant shall submit a statement showing in
detail the services performed under this Agreement prior to the effective date of termination. City retains the
option to grant an extension to the time period for submittal of such statement.
7.3.2 Consultant shall submit all completed and/or partially completed work under this Agreement,
including but not limited to specifications, designs, plans and exhibits. Consultant shall mark partially
completed work as "Draft" and does not guarantee the accuracy or reliability of partially completed work
submitted in accordance with this Article.
7.3.3 Upon receipt of documents described in the Termination Procedure and absent any reason why City
may be compelled to withhold fees, Consultant will be compensated for its services based upon a Time&
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Materials calculation or Consultant and City's estimate of the proportion of the total services actually
completed at the time of termination. There will be no compensation for anticipated profits on services not
completed.
7.3.4 Consultant acknowledges that City is a public entity and has a duty to document the expenditure of
public funds. The failure of Consultant to comply with the submittal of the statement and documents, as
required above, shall constitute a waiver by Consultant of any and all rights or claims to payment for
services performed under this Agreement.
ARTICLE VIII —RIGHT OF REVIEW AND AUDIT
8.1 Consultant grants City, or its designees, the right to audit, examine or inspect, at City's election, all of
Consultant's records relating to the performance of the Work under this Agreement,during the term of this
Agreement and retention period herein. The audit,examination or inspection may be performed by a City
designee,which may include its internal auditors or an outside representative engaged by City. Consultant
agrees to retain its records for a minimum of four(4)years following termination of the Agreement, unless
there is an ongoing dispute under this Agreement, then such retention period shall extend until final
resolution of the dispute.
8.2 "Consultant's records" include any and all information, materials and data of every kind and character
generated as a result of the Work under this Agreement. Examples include billings,books,general ledger,
cost ledgers, invoices, production sheets, documents, correspondence, meeting notes, subscriptions,
agreements,purchase orders,leases,contracts,commitments,arrangements,notes,daily diaries,reports,
drawings, receipts,vouchers, memoranda, time sheets, payroll records, policies, procedures,federal and
state tax filings for issue in questions and any and all other agreements,sources of information and matters
that may, in City's judgment, have any bearing on or pertain to any matters, rights, duties or obligations
under or covered by any Agreement Documents.
8.3 City agrees that it shall exercise the rightto audit,examine or inspect Consultant's records only during City's
regular business hours. Upon reasonable prior notice,Consultant agrees to allow City's designee access to
all of Consultant's records, Consultant's facilities and Consultant's current or former employees, deemed
necessary by City or its designee(s), to perform such audit, inspection or examination. Consultant also
agrees to provide adequate and appropriate work space necessary to City or its designees to conduct such
audits, inspections or examinations.
8.4 Consultant shall include this audit clause in any subcontractor, supplier or vendor contract.
ARTICLE IX—OWNER REMEDIES
9.1 The City and Consultant agree that in the event the City suffers actual damages, the City may elect to
pursue its actual damages and any other remedy allowed by law. This includes but is not limited to:
9.1.1 Failure of the Consultant to make adequate progress and endanger timely and successful
completion of the Project,which includes failure of subconsultants to meet contractual obligations;
9.1.2 Failure of the Consultant to design in compliance with the laws of the City, State and/or federal
governments,such that subsequent compliance costs exceed expenditures that would have been involved
had services been properly executed by the Consultant.
9.1.3 Losses are incurred because of defects, errors and omissions in the design, working drawings,
specifications or other documents prepared by the Consultant to the extent that the financial losses are
greater than the City would have originally paid had there not been defects, errors and omissions in the
documents.
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9.2 The City may assert a claim against the Consultants professional liability insurance as appropriate when
other remedies are not available or offered for design deficiencies discovered during and after Project
construction.
9.3 When the City incurs non-value added work costs for change orders due to design errors or omissions,the
City will send the Consultant a letter that includes:
(1) Summary of facts with supporting documentation;
(2) Instructions for Consultant to revise design documents, if appropriate, at Consultant's expense;
(3) Calculation of non-value added work costs incurred by the City: and
(4) Deadline for Consultant's response.
9.4 The Consultant may be required to revise bid documents and re-advertise the Project at the Consultant's
sole cost if, in the City's judgment, the Consultant generates excessive addenda, either in terms of the
nature of the revision or the actual number of changes due to the Consultant's errors or omissions.
9.5 The City may withhold or nullify the whole or part of any payment as detailed in Article II.
ARTICLE X—CONSULTANT REMEDIES
10.1 If Consultant is delayed due to uncontrollable circumstances, such as strikes, hots, acts of God, national
emergency, acts of the public enemy, governmental restrictions, laws or regulations or any other causes
beyond Consultant's and City's reasonable control,an extension of the Project schedule in an amount equal
to the time lost due to such delay shall be Consultant's sole and exclusive remedy. The revised schedule
should be approved in writing with a documented reason for granting the extension.
10.2 If Consultant requests a remedy for a condition not specified above, Consultant must file a Claim as
provided in this Agreement.
ARTICLE XI—CLAIMS AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
11.1 Filing of Claims
11.1.1 Claims arising from the circumstances identified in this Agreement or other occurrences or events,
shall be made by Written Notice delivered by the patty making the Claim to the other party within twenty-one
(21)calendar days after the start of the occurrence or event giving rise to the Claim and stating the general
nature of the Claim.
11.1.2 Every Claim of Consultant,whether for additional compensation,additional time or other relief,shall
be signed and sworn to by a person authorized to bind the Consultant by his/her signature, verifying the
truth and accuracy of the Claim.
11.1.3 The responsibility to substantiate a claim rests with the party making the Claim.
11.1.4 Within thirty(30)calendar days of receipt of notice and supporting documentation,City will meet to
discuss the request,after which an offer of settlement or a notification of no settlement offer will be sent to
Consultant. If Consultant is not satisfied with the proposal presented, Consultant will have thirty (30)
calendar days in which to(i)submit additional supporting data requested by the City, (ii)modify the initial
request for remedy or(iii)request Alternative Dispute Resolution.
11.1.5 Pending final resolution of a claim,except as otherwise agreed in writing, Consultant shall proceed
diligently with performance of the Agreement and City shall continue to make payments in accordance with
this Agreement.
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11.2 Alternative Dispute Resolution
11.2.1 All negotiations pursuant to this clause are confidential and shall be treated as compromise and
settlement negotiations for purposes of applicable rules of evidence.
11.2.2 Before invoking mediation or any other alternative dispute resolution(ADR)process set forth herein,
the Parties agree that they shall first try to resolve any dispute arising out of or related to this Agreement
through discussions directly between those senior management representatives within their respective
organizations who have overall managerial responsibility for similar projects.
This step shall be a condition precedent to the use of any other ADR process. If the parties' senior
management representatives cannot resolve the dispute within thirty (30) calendar days after a Party
delivers a written notice of such dispute, then the Parties shall proceed with the mediation ADR process
contained herein.
11.2.3 Mediation
11.2.3.1 In the event that City or Consultant shall contend that the other has committed a material
breach of this Agreement,the Party alleging such breach shall,as a condition precedent to filing any
lawsuit, request mediation of the dispute.
11.2.3.2 Request for mediation shall be in writing,and shall request that the mediation commence
no less than thirty(30) or more than ninety(90) calendar days following the date of the request,
except upon agreement of both parties.
11.2.3.3 In the event City and Consultant are unable to agree to a date for the mediation or to the
identity of the mediator or mediators within thirty(30)calendar days of the request for mediation,all
conditions precedent in this Article shall be deemed to have occurred.
11.2.3.4 The parties shall share the mediator's fee. Venue for any mediation or lawsuit arising
under this Agreement shall be Nueces County,Texas. Any agreement reached in mediation shall
be enforceable as a settlement agreement in any court having jurisdiction thereof. No provision of
this Agreement shall waive any immunity or defense. No provision of this Agreement is a consent to
suit.
11.3 In case of litigation between the parties,Consultant and City agree that neither party shall be responsible for
payment of attorney's fees pursuant to any law or other provision for payment of attorneys' fees. Both
Parties expressly waive any claim to attorney's fees should litigation result from any dispute in this
Agreement.
11.4 No Waiver of Governmental Immunity. NOTHING IN THIS ARTICLE SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO
WAIVE CITY'S GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY FROM LAWSUIT, WHICH IMMUNITY IS EXPRESSLY
RETAINED TO THE EXTENT IT IS NOT CLEARLY AND UNAMBIGUOUSLY WAIVED BY STATE LAW.
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ARTICLE XII —MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
12.1 Assignability. Neither party will assign, transfer or delegate any of its obligations or duties under this
Agreement to any other person and/or party without the prior written consent of the other party, except for
routine duties delegated to personnel of the Consultant staff. This includes subcontracts entered into for
services under this Agreement. If the Consultant is a partnership or joint venture,then in the event of the
termination of the partnership or joint venture,this contract will inure to the individual benefit of such partner
or partners as the City may designate. No part of the Consultant fee may be assigned in advance of receipt
by the Consultant 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.
12.2 Ownership of Documents. Consultant agrees that upon payment, City shall exclusively own any and all
information in whatsoever form and character produced and/or maintained in accordance with,pursuant to
or as a result of this Agreement, including contract documents (plans and specifications), drawings and
submittal data. Consultant may make a copy for its files. Any reuse,without specific written verification or
adaptation by Consultant,shall be a City's sole risk and without liability or legal exposure to Consultant. The
City agrees that any modification of the plans will be evidenced on the plans and be signed and sealed bya
professional engineer prior to re-use of modified plans.
12.3 Standard of Care. Services provided by Consultant under this Agreement shall be performed with the
professional skill and care ordinarily provided by competent engineers or architects practicing under the
same or similar circumstances and professional license; and performed as expeditiously as is prudent
considering the ordinary professional skill and care of a competent engineer or architect.
12.4 Licensing. Consultant shall be represented by personnel with appropriate licensure, registration and/or
certification(s)at meetings of any official nature concerning the Project, including scope meetings, review
meetings, pre-bid meetings and preconstruction meetings.
12.5 Independent Contractor. The relationship between the City and Consultant under this Agreement shall be
that of independent contractor. City may explain to Consultant the City's goals and objectives in regard to
the services to be performed by Consultant, but the City shall not direct Consultant on how or in what
manner these goals and objectives are to be met.
12.6 Entire Agreement. This Agreement,including Task Orders,represents the entire and integrated Agreement
between City and Consultant and supersedes all prior negotiations,representations or agreements,either
oral or written. This Agreement may be amended only by written instrument signed by both the City and
Consultant.
12.7 No Third Party Beneficiaries. Nothing in this Agreement can be construed to create rights in any entity other
than the City and Consultant. Neither the City nor Consultant intends to create third party beneficiaries by
entering into this Agreement.
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12.10 Conflict of Interest. Consultant agrees to comply with Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code
and file Form CIQ with the City Secretary's Office,if required. For more information and to determine if you
need to file a Form CIQ, please review the information on the City Secretary's website at
http://www.cctexas.com/government/city-secretary/conflict-disclosure/index
12.11 Boycott Israel. As required by Chapter 2270,Government Code, Consultant hereby verifies that it does not
boycott Israel and will not boycott Israel through the term of this Agreement. For purposes of this
verification, "boycott Israel" means refusing to deal with, terminating business activities with, or otherwise
taking any action that is intended to penalize, inflict economic harm on, or limit commercial relations
specifically with Israel, or with a person or entity doing business in Israel or in an Israeli-controlled territory,
but does not include an action made for ordinary business purposes.
12.12 Controlling Law. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Texas without regard to its
conflicts of laws. Venue for legal proceedings lies exclusively in Nueces County, Texas.
12.13 Severability. If, for any reason, any one or more Articles and/or paragraphs of this Agreement are held
invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect,impair or invalidate the remaining
Articles and/or paragraphs of this Agreement but shall be confined in its effect to the specific Article,
sentences, clauses or parts of this Agreement held invalid or unenforceable, and the invalidity or
unenforceability of any Article, sentence, clause or parts of this Agreement, in any one or more instance,
shall not affect or prejudice in any way the validity of this Agreement in any other instance.
12.14 Conflict Resolution Between Documents. Consultant hereby agrees and acknowledges if anything
contained in the Consultant-prepared Exhibit A, Scope of Services or in any other document prepared by
Consultant and included herein, is in conflict with Articles I - XII of this Agreement (Articles) and/or an
approved Task Order,the Articles and/or the Task Order shall take precedence and control to resolve said
conflict.
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EXHIBIT A
SAMPLE TASK ORDER
This Task Order pertains to a Master Services Agreement for Professional Services by and between City of Corpus
Christi, Texas (City) and "Company Name" (Consultant) dated , 2018 (Agreement).
Consultant shall perform services on the project described below as provided in this Task Order and in the
Agreement. This Task Order shall not be binding until it has been properly signed by both parties. Upon execution,
this Task Order shall supplement the Agreement as it pertains to the project described below.
TASK ORDER NO.:
PROJECT NAME:
1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES
3. COMPENSATION
This Task Order is approved and Consultant may proceed. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement
remain in full force and effect.
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI HANSON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Jeff H. Edmonds, P. E., (Date) Terald E. Smith, P.G. (Date)
Director of Engineering Services Assistant Vice President
4501 Gollihar Road
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 814-9900 Office
(361) 814-4401 Office
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Mr. Jeff Edmonds,P.E.
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City of Corpus Christi
P.O.Box 9277
Corpus Christi,Texas 78469-9277
Re: 18096A Solid Waste Technical Support
Dear Mr. Edmonds:
The City of Corpus Christi (City) issued RFC) No. 2018-01 for FY2018 Capital Improvement
Projects in January of this year. In April, Hanson Professional Services, Inc. (Hanson)was
selected to provide consulting services for the Solid Waste Technical Support project as part of
that RFQ. Hanson is currently under contract for the Solid Waste On Call Services (City Project
No. E15103)and this Small AE contract will enable a continuation of consulting services to the
Solid Waste Department until the full scope and contract terms can be developed for the 2018
Technical Support MSA.
This contract will provide for consulting services to begin and/or continue for numerous projects
including: consultation on the J.C. Elliott Landfill Leachate Storage Facility Repairs contract
execution; evaluation of fill limits and status for Sectors 16 and 1C; Alternate Daily Cover(ADC)
operations coordination and consulting; Sector 16 and 1C access road relocation evaluation;
Cefe Valenzuela Landfill traffic control plan update; review and consultation on Cefe Valenzuela
Landfill operations contract; evaluation and recommendation on Cefe Valenzuela Landfill soils
management; evaluation of Cefe Valenzuela Landfill leachate recirculation options; consultation
on presentation materials for City Council agenda items; assistance with CIP review and
development; evaluation of potential modification options for the J.C. Elliott Transfer Station and
Citizen Collection Center; updates to electronic and hard copy facility permit documents;
evaluation of relocation of brush grinding operation/site development requirements; and
coordination of 2018 annual aerial topography survey. In addition,this contract and the
subsequent MSA will allow Hanson to provide assistance, as the need arises, for capital issues,
permitting questions or clarifications, records research, small job order construction contract
design, project management assistance, or other needs associated with the Solid Waste
Department, including but not limited to the Cefe Valenzuela Landfill, the J.C. Elliott Landfill, and
the J.C. Elliott Transfer Station.
The fee for Task Order No.1 as described above is $37,499.00. The work will be performed in
accordance with Hanson's Rate Schedule attached hereto.
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HANSON PROFESSIONA¢LL SERVICES INC
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Terald E. Smith, P.G.
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EXHIBIT C
PAYMENT REQUEST FORM
COMPLETE PROJECT NAME
Project No.XXXX
Invoice No.12345
Invoice Date 01/01/2017
Total Current Previous Total Remaining Percent
Basic Services: Contract Amd No.1 Amd No.2 Contract Invoice Invoice Invoice Balance Complete
Preliminary Phase $1,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,000.00 $0.00 $1.000.00 $1,000.00 $0.00 100.0%
Design Phase $2,000.00 $1,000.00 $0.00 $3,000.00 $1,00000 $500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 50.0%
Bid Phase $500.00 $0.00 $250.00 $750.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $750.00 0.0%
Construction Phase $2,500.00 $0.00 $1,000.00 $3,500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,500.00 0.0%
Subtotal Basic Services $6,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,250.00 $8,250.00 $1,000.00 $1,500.00 $2,500.00 $5,750.00 30.3%
Additional Services:
Permitting $2,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,000.00 $500.00 $0.00 $500.00 $1,500.00 25.0%
Warranty Phase $0.00 $1,12000 $0.00 $1,120.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1.120.00 0.0%
Inspection $0.00 $0.00 $1.627.00 $1,627.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1.627.00 0.0%
Platting Survey TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TOD TBD
0&M Manuals TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
SCADA TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
Subtotal Additional Services $2,000.00 $1,12000 $1,627.00 $4,747.00 $500.00 $0.00 $500.00 $4.247.00 10.5%
Summary of Fees:
Basic Services Fees $6,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,250.00 $8,250.00 $1,000.00 $1,500.00 $2,500.00 $5,750.00 30.3%
Additional Services Fees $2,000.00 $1,120.00 $1.627.00 $4,747.00 $500.00 $0.00 $500.00 $4,247.00 10.5%
Total of Fees $8.000.00 $2.12000 $2.877.00 $12,997.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $3,000.00 $9,997.00 23.1%
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Master Services Agreement
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EXHIBIT D
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Pre-Design, Design and General Consulting Contracts
1.1 Consultant must not commence work under this agreement until all required insurance has been
obtained and such insurance has been approved by the City. Consultant must not allow any
subcontractor to commence work until all similar insurance required of any subcontractor has been
obtained.
1.2 Consultant must furnish to the Director of Engineering Services with the signed agreement a copy
of Certificates of Insurance(COI)with applicable policy endorsements showing the following minimum
coverage by an insurance company(s)acceptable to the City's Risk Manager.A waiver of subrogation
is required on all applicable policies. Endorsements must be provided with COI. Project name
and or number must be listed in Description Box of COI.
TYPE OF INSURANCE MINIMUM INSURANCE COVERAGE
30-written day notice of cancellation, Bodily Injury and Property Damage
required on all certificates or by Per occurrence - aggregate
applicable policy endorsements
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY $1,000,000 Per Claim
(Errors and Omissions)
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
insured.
1.3 In the event of accidents of any kind related to this agreement, Consultant must furnish the City
with copies of all reports of any accidents within 10 days of the accident.
1.4 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. Consultant is required to provide City with renewal Certificates.
1.5 Consultant shall be required to submit a copy of the replacement certificate of insurance to City at
the address provided below within 10 days of the requested change. Consultant shall pay any costs
incurred resulting from said changes.All notices under this Article shall be given to City at the following
address:
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City of Corpus Christi
Attn: Engineering Services
P.O. Box 9277
Corpus Christi, TX 78469-9277
1.6 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:
1.6.1 Provide thirty(30)calendar days advance written notice directly to City of any suspension,
cancellation or non-renewal of coverage, and not less than ten (10) calendar days
advance written notice for nonpayment of premium.
1.7 Within five (5) calendar days of a suspension, cancellation or non-renewal of coverage,
Consultant shall provide a replacement Certificate of Insurance and applicable endorsements to City.
City shall have the option to suspend Consultant's performance 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.
1.8 In addition to any other remedies the City may have upon Consultants 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 remove the exhibit hereunder, and/or withhold any
payment(s) if any, which become due to Consultant hereunder until Consultant demonstrates
compliance with the requirements hereof.
1.9 Nothing herein contained shall be construed as limiting in any way the extent to which Consultant
may be held responsible for payments of damages to persons or property resulting from Consultant's or
its subcontractor's performance of the work covered under this agreement.
1.10 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 agreement.
1.11 It is understood and agreed that the insurance required is in addition to and separate from any
other obligation contained in this agreement.
Master Services Agreement
EXHIBIT E
EXCERPT FROM GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
Master Services Agreement
Excerpt from FORM 00 72 00 GENERAL CONDITIONS for Construction Projects related to
design services
Table of Contents
Page
Article 1—Definitions and Terminology 2
Article 2—Preliminary Matters 8
Article 3—Contract Documents: Intent, Requirements, Reuse 8
Article 4—Commencement and Progress of the Work 10
Article 5—Availability of Lands;Subsurface and Physical Conditions; Hazardous Environmental
Conditions 10
Article 6—Bonds and Insurance 12
Article 7—Contractor's Responsibilities 12
Article 8—Other Work at the Site 12
Article 9—Owner's and OPT's Responsibilities 12
Article 10—OAR's and Designer's Status During Construction 13
Article 11—Amending the Contract Documents;Changes in the Work 14
Article 12—Claims 14
Article 13—Cost of the Work;Allowances; Unit Price Work 14
Article 14—Tests and Inspections; Correction, Removal, or Acceptance of Defective Work 14
Article 15—Payments to Contractor;Set-Offs;Completion; Correction Period 14
Article 16—Suspension of Work and Termination 14
Article 17—Final Resolution of Disputes 14
Article 18—Miscellaneous 14
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ARTICLE 1—DEFINITIONS AND TERMINOLOGY
1.01 Defined Terms
A. A term with initial capital letters,including the term's singular and plural forms,has the
meaning indicated in this paragraph wherever used in the Bidding Requirements or
Contract Documents. In addition to the terms specifically defined,terms with initial capital
letters in the Contract Documents may include references to identified articles and
paragraphs, and the titles of other documents or forms.
1. Addenda-Documents issued prior to the receipt of Bids which clarify or modify the
Bidding Requirements or the proposed Contract Documents.
2. Agreement-The document executed between Owner and Contractor covering the
Work.
3. Alternative Dispute Resolution -The process by which a disputed Claim may be settled
as an alternative to litigation, if Owner and Contractor cannot reach an agreement
between themselves.
4. Application for Payment-The forms used by Contractor to request payments from
Owner and the supporting documentation required by the Contract Documents.
5. Award Date—The date the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi(City)authorizes
the City Manager or designee to execute the Contract on behalf of the City.
6. Bid -The documents submitted by a Bidder to establish the proposed Contract Price
and Contract Times and provide other information and certifications as required by
the Bidding Requirements.
7. Bidding Documents-The Bidding Requirements,the proposed Contract Documents,
and Addenda.
8. Bidder-An individual or entity that submits a Bid to Owner.
9. Bidding Requirements-The Invitation for Bids, Instructions to Bidders,Bid Security,
Bid Form and attachments,and required certifications.
10. Bid Security-The financial security in the form of a bid bond provided by Bidder at the
time the Bid is submitted and held by Owner until the Agreement is executed and the
evidence of insurance and Bonds required by the Contract Documents are provided. A
cashier's check,certified check,money order or bank draft from any State or National
Bank will also be acceptable.
11. Bonds-Performance Bond,Payment Bond, Maintenance Bond,and other Surety
instruments executed by Surety. When in singular form, refers to individual
instrument.
12. Change Order-A document issued on or after the Effective Date of the Contract and
signed by Owner and Contractor which modifies the Work, Contract Price, Contract
Times,or terms and conditions of the Contract.
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13. Change Proposal-A document submitted by Contractor in accordance with the
requirements of the Contract Documents:
a. Requesting an adjustment in Contract Price or Contract Times;
h. Contesting an initial decision concerning the requirements of the Contract
Documents or the acceptability of Work under the Contract Documents;
c. Challenging a set-off against payment due;or
d. Seeking a Modification with respect to the terms of the Contract.
14. City Engineer-The Corpus Christi City Engineer and/or his designated representative
as identified at the preconstruction conference or in the Notice to Proceed.
15. Claim-A demand or assertion by Owner or Contractor submitted in accordance with
the requirements of the Contract Documents. A demand for money or services by an
entity other than the Owner or Contractor is not a Claim.
16. Constituent of Concern -Asbestos, petroleum, radioactive materials, polychlorinated
biphenyls(PCBs),hazardous wastes,and substances, products,wastes,or other
materials that are or become listed, regulated,or addressed pursuant to:
a. The Comprehensive Environmental Response,Compensation and liability Act,42
U.S.C. §59601 et seq. ("CERCLA");
b. The Hazardous Materials Transportation Act,49 U.S.C. 05501 et seq.;
c. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act,42 U.S.C. §56901 et seq. ("RCRA");
d. The Toxic Substances Control Act, 15 U.S.C. §52601 et seq.;
e. The Clean Water Act,33 U.S.C. §51251 et seq.;
f. The Clean Air Act,42 U.S.C. §57401 et seq.;or
g. Any other Laws or Regulations regulating, relating to,or imposing liability or
standards of conduct concerning hazardous,toxic,or dangerous waste,
substance,or material.
17. Contract-The entire integrated set of documents concerning the Work and describing
the relationship between the Owner and Contractor.
18. Contract Amendment-A document issued on or after the Effective Date of the
Contract and signed by Owner and Contractor which:
a. Authorizes new phases of the Work and establishes the Contract Price,Contract
Times,or terms and conditions of the Contract for the new phase of Work;or
b. Modifies the terms and conditions of the Contract, but does not make changes in
the Work.
19. Contract Documents-Those items designated as Contract Documents in the
Agreement.
20. Contract Price-The monetary amount stated in the Agreement and as adjusted by
Modifications,and increases or decreases in unit price quantities, if any,that Owner
has agreed to pay Contractor for completion of the Work in accordance with the
Contract Documents.
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21. Contract Times-The number of days or the dates by which Contractor must:
a. Achieve specified Milestones;
b. Achieve Substantial Completion;and
c. Complete the Work.
22. Contractor-The individual or entity with which Owner has contracted for
performance of the Work.
23. Contractor's Team-Contractor and Subcontractors,Suppliers, individuals, or entities
directly or indirectly employed or retained by them to perform part of the Work or
anyone for whose acts they may be liable.
24. Cost of the Work-The sum of costs incurred for the proper performance of the Work
as allowed by Article 13.
25. Defective-When applied to Work, refers to Work that is unsatisfactory,faulty,or
deficient in that it:
a. Does not conform to the Contract Documents;
b. Does not meet the requirements of applicable inspections, reference standards,
tests,or approvals referred to in the Contract Documents;or
c. Has been damaged or stolen prior to OAR's recommendation of final payment
unless responsibility for the protection of the Work has been assumed by Owner
at Substantial Completion in accordance with Paragraphs 15.03 or 15.04.
26. Designer-The individuals or entity named as Designer in the Agreement and the
subconsultants,individuals,or entities directly or indirectly employed or retained by
Designer to provide design or other technical services to the Owner. Designer has
responsibility for engineering or architectural design and technical issues related to
the Contract Documents. Designers are Licensed Professional Engineers or Registered
Architects qualified to practice their profession in the State of Texas.
27. Drawings-The part of the Contract that graphically shows the scope,extent,and
character of the Work. Shop Drawings and other Contractor documents are not
Drawings.
28. Effective Date of the Contract-The date indicated in the Agreement on which the City
Manager or designee has signed the Contract.
29. Field Order-A document issued by OAR or Designer requiring changes in the Work
that do not change the Contract Price or the Contract Times.
30. Hazardous Environmental Condition-The presence of Constituents of Concern at the
Site in quantities or circumstances that may present a danger to persons or property
exposed to Constituents of Concern. The presence of Constituents of Concern at the
Site necessary for the execution of the Work or to be incorporated in the Work is not a
Hazardous Environmental Condition provided these Constituents of Concern are
controlled and contained pursuant to industry practices, Laws and Regulations,and
the requirements of the Contract.
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31. Indemnified Costs-All costs, losses, damages,and legal or other dispute resolution
costs resulting from claims or demands against Owner's Indemnitees. These costs
include fees for engineers,architects,attorneys,and other professionals.
32. Laws and Regulations;Laws or Regulations-Applicable laws,statutes, rules,
regulations,ordinances, codes, and orders of governmental bodies,agencies,
authorities,and courts having jurisdiction over the Project.
33. Liens-Charges,security interests,or encumbrances upon Contract related funds, real
property,or personal property.
34. Milestone-A principal event in the performance of the Work that Contractor is
required by Contract to complete by a specified date or within a specified period of
time.
35. Modification-Change made to the Contract Documents by one of the following
methods:
a. Contract Amendment;
b. Change Order;
c. Field Order; or
d. Work Change Directive.
36. Notice of Award-The notice of Owner's intent to enter into a contract with the
Selected Bidder.
37. Notice to Proceed-A notice to Contractor of the Contract Times and the date Work is
to begin.
38. Owner-The City of Corpus Christi(City),a Texas home-rule municipal corporation and
political subdivision organized under the laws of the State of Texas, acting by and
through its duly authorized City Manager and his designee,the City Engineer(the
Director of Engineering Services),and the City's officers,employees,agents,or
representatives, authorized to administer design and construction of the Project.
39. Owner's Authorized Representative or OAR-The individual or entity named as OAR in
the Agreement and the consultants,subconsultants, individuals, or entities directly or
indirectly employed or retained by them to provide construction management services
to the Owner. The OAR may be an employee of the Owner.
40. Owner's Indemnitees-Each member of the OPT and their officers,directors,
members,partners,employees, agents,consultants,and subcontractors.
41. Owner's Project Team or OPT-The Owner, Owner's Authorized Representative,
Resident Project Representative, Designer and the consultants,subconsultants,
individuals,or entities directly or indirectly employed or retained by them to provide
services to the Owner.
42. Partial Occupancy or Use-Use by Owner of a substantially completed part of the Work
for the purpose for which it is intended(or a related purpose)prior to Substantial
Completion of all the Work.
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43. Progress Schedule-A schedule prepared and maintained by Contractor,describing the
sequence and duration of the activities comprising the Contractor's plan to accomplish
the Work within the Contract Times.
44. Project-The total undertaking to be accomplished for Owner under the Contract
Documents.
45. Resident Project Representative or RPR-The authorized representative of OPT
assigned to assist OAR at the Site. As used herein,the term Resident Project
Representative includes assistants and field staff of the OAR.
46. Samples-Physical examples of materials,equipment,or workmanship representing
some portion of the Work that are used to establish the standards for that portion of
the Work.
47. Schedule of Documents-A schedule of required documents,prepared,and
maintained by Contractor.
48. Schedule of Values-A schedule, prepared and maintained by Contractor,allocating
portions of the Contract Price to various portions of the Work and used as the basis for
Contractor's Applications for Payment.
49. Selected Bidder-The Bidder to which Owner intends to award the Contract.
50. Shop Drawings-All drawings,diagrams,illustrations,schedules,and other data or
information that are specifically prepared or assembled and submitted by Contractor
to illustrate some portion of the Work. Shop Drawings,whether approved or not,are
not Drawings and are not Contract Documents.
51. Site-Lands or areas indicated in the Contract Documents as being furnished by Owner
upon which the Work is to be performed. The Site includes rights-of-way,easements,
and other lands furnished by Owner which are designated for use by the Contractor.
52. Specifications-The part of the Contract that describes the requirements for materials,
equipment,systems, standards, and workmanship as applied to the Work,and certain
administrative requirements and procedural matters applicable to the Work.
53. Subcontractor-An individual or entity having a direct contract with Contractor or with
other Subcontractors or Suppliers for the performance of a part of the Work.
54. Substantial Completion-The point where the Work or a specified part of the Work is
sufficiently complete to be used for its intended purpose in accordance with the
Contract Documents.
55. Supplementary Conditions-The part of the Contract that amends or supplements the
General Conditions.
56. Supplier-A manufacturer,fabricator,supplier,distributor,materialman,or vendor
having a direct contract with Contractor or with Subcontractors or other Suppliers to
furnish materials or equipment to be incorporated in the Work.
57. Technical Data -Those items expressly identified as Technical Data in the
Supplementary Conditions with respect to either:
a. Subsurface conditions at the Site;
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b. Physical conditions relating to existing surface or subsurface structures at the
Site,except Underground Facilities;or
c. Hazardous Environmental Conditions at the Site.
58. Underground Facilities-All underground pipelines,conduits, ducts,cables,wires,
manholes,vaults,tanks,tunnels,other similar facilities or appurtenances,and
encasements containing these facilities which are used to convey electricity,gases,
steam, liquid petroleum products,telephone or other communications,fiber optic
transmissions,cable television,water,wastewater,storm water,other liquids or
chemicals,or traffic or other control systems.
59. Unit Price Work-Work to be paid for on the basis of unit prices.
60. Work-The construction of the Projector its component parts as required by the
Contract Documents.
61. Work Change Directive -A directive issued to Contractor on or after the Effective Date
of the Contract ordering an addition,deletion,or revision in the Work. The Work
Change Directive serves as a memorandum of understanding regarding the directive
until a Change Order can be issued.
1.02 Terminology
A. The words and terms discussed in this Paragraph 1.02 are not defined, but when used in
the Bidding Requirements or Contract Documents, have the indicated meaning.
B. It is understood that the cost for performing Work is included in the Contract Price and no
additional compensation is to be paid by Owner unless specifically stated otherwise in the
Contract Documents. Expressions including or similar to"at no additional cost to Owner,"
"at Contractor's expense,"or similar words mean that the Contractor is to perform or
provide specified operation of Work without an increase in the Contract Price.
C. The terms "day"or"calendar day"mean a calendar day of 24 hours measured from
midnight to the next midnight.
D. The meaning and intent of certain terms or adjectives are described as follows:
1. The terms"as allowed, 'as approved, "as ordered,""as directed,"or similar terms in
the Contract Documents indicate an exercise of professional judgment by the OPT.
2. Adjectives including or similar to"reasonable, 'suitable," "acceptable,""proper,"
"satisfactory,"or similar adjectives are used to describe a determination of OPT
regarding the Work.
3. Any exercise of professional judgment by the OPT will be made solely to evaluate the
Work for general compliance with the Contract Documents unless there is a specific
statement in the Contract Documents indicating otherwise.
4. The use of these or similar terms or adjectives does not assign a duty or give OPT
authority to supervise or direct the performance of the Work,or assign a duty or give
authority to the OPT to undertake responsibilities contrary to the provisions of Articles
9 or 10 or other provisions of the Contract Documents.
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E. The use of the words"furnish, "install," "perform,"and "provide"have the following
meanings when used in connection with services, materials,or equipment:
1. Furnish means to supply and deliver the specified services, materials,or equipment to
the Site or other specified location ready for use or installation.
2. Install means to complete construction or assembly of the specified services,
materials,or equipment so they are ready for their intended use.
3. Perform or provide means to furnish and install specified services, materials, or
equipment,complete and ready for their intended use.
4. Perform or provide the specified services,materials,or equipment complete and ready
for intended use if the Contract Documents require specific services, materials,or
equipment, but do not expressly use the words "furnish,""install,""perform,"or
"provide."
F. Contract Documents are written in modified brief style:
1. Requirements apply to all Work of the same kind,class,and type even though the
word "all" is not stated.
2. Simple imperative sentence structure is used which places a verb as the first word in
the sentence. It is understood that the words"furnish," "install," "perform,"
"provide,"or similar words include the meaning of the phrase"The Contractor shall..."
before these words.
3. Unless specifically stated that action is to be taken by the OPT or others, it is
understood that the action described is a requirement of the Contractor.
G. Words or phrases that have a well-known technical or construction industry or trade
meaning are used in the Contract Documents in accordance with this recognized meaning
unless stated otherwise in the Contract Documents.
H. Written documents are required where reference is made to notices,reports,approvals,
consents,documents,statements, instructions,opinions or other types of communications
required by the Contract Documents. Approval and consent documents must be received
by Contractor prior to the action or decision for which approval or consent is given. These
may be made in printed or electronic format through the OPT's project management
information system or other electronic media as required by the Contract Documents or
approved by the OAR.
I. Giving notice as required by the Contract Documents may be by printed or electronic media
using a method that requires acknowledgment of the receipt of that notice.
ARTICLE 2—PRELIMINARY MATTERS
ARTICLE 3—CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: INTENT,REQUIREMENTS,REUSE
3.01 Intent
B. Provide equipment that is functionally complete as described in the Contract Documents.
The Drawings and Specifications do not indicate or describe all of the Work required to
complete the installation of products purchased by the Owner or Contractor. Additional
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details required for the correct installation of selected products are to be provided by the
Contractor and coordinated with the Designer through the OAR.
3.02 Reference Standards
B. Comply with applicable construction industry standards,whether referenced or not.
1. Standards referenced in the Contract Documents govern over standards not
referenced but recognized as applicable in the construction industry.
2. Comply with the requirements of the Contract Documents if they produce a higher
quality of Work than the applicable construction industry standards.
3. Designer determines whether a code or standard is applicable,which of several are
applicable,or if the Contract Documents produce a higher quality of Work.
3.03 Reporting and Resolving Discrepancies
3.04 Interpretation of the Contract Documents
A. Submit questions concerning the non-technical or contractual/administrative
requirements of the Contract Documents to the OAR immediately after those questions
arise. OAR is to provide an interpretation of the Contract Documents regarding these
questions and will coordinate the response of the OPT to Contractor.
B. Submit questions regarding the design of the Project described in the Contract Documents
to the OAR immediately after those questions arise. OAR is to request an interpretation of
the Contract Documents from the Designer. Designer is to respond to these questions by
providing an interpretation of the Contract Documents. OAR will coordinate the response
of the OPT to Contractor.
C. OPT may initiate a Modification to the Contract Documents through the OAR if a response
to the question indicates that a change in the Contract Documents is required. Contractor
may appeal Designer's or OAR's interpretation by submitting a Change Proposal.
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ARTICLE 4—COMMENCEMENT AND PROGRESS OF THE WORK
ARTICLE 5—AVAILABILITY OF LANDS;SUBSURFACE AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS;HAZARDOUS
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
5.01 Availability of Lands
5.02 Use of Site and Other Areas
5.03 Subsurface and Physical Conditions
5.04 Differing Subsurface or Physical Conditions
A. Notify OAR immediately,but in no event later than 3 days,after becoming aware of a
subsurface or physical condition that is uncovered or revealed at the Site,and before
further disturbing the subsurface or physical conditions or performing any related Work
that:
1. Establishes that the Technical Data on which Contractor is entitled to rely as provided
in Paragraph 5.03 is materially inaccurate;
2. Requires a change in the Drawings or Specifications;
3. Differs materially from that shown or indicated in the Contract Documents;or
4. Is of an unusual nature and differs materially from conditions ordinarily encountered
and generally recognized as inherent in work of the character provided for in the
Contract Documents.
Do not further disturb or perform Work related to this subsurface or physical condition,
except in an emergency as required by Paragraph 7.12, until permission to do so is issued
by OAR.
B. OAR is to notify the OPT after receiving notice of a differing subsurface or physical
condition from the Contractor. Designer is to:
1. Promptly review the subsurface or physical condition;
2. Determine the necessity of OPT's obtaining additional exploration or tests with respect
the subsurface or physical condition;
3. Determine if the subsurface or physical condition falls within one or more of the
differing Site condition categories in Paragraph 5.04.A;
4. Prepare recommendations to OPT regarding the Contractor's resumption of Work in
connection with the subsurface or physical condition in question;
5. Determine the need for changes in the Drawings or Specifications;and
6. Advise OPT of Designer's findings,conclusions,and recommendations.
C. OAR is to issue a statement to Contractor regarding the subsurface or physical condition in
question and recommend action as appropriate after review of Designer's findings,
conclusions,and recommendations.
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5.05 Underground Facilities
A. The information and data shown or indicated in the Contract Documents with respect to
existing Underground Facilities at or adjacent to the Site is based on information and data
furnished to OPT by the owners of these Underground Facilities or by others. OPT is not
responsible for the accuracy or completeness of information or data provided by others
that OPT makes available to Contractor. The Contractor is responsible for:
1. Reviewing and checking available information and data regarding existing
Underground Facilities at the Site;
2. Complying with Laws and Regulations related to locating Underground Facilities before
beginning Work;
3. Locating Underground Facilities shown or indicated in the Contract Documents;
4. Coordinating the Work with the owners, including Owner, of Underground Facilities
during construction;and
5. The safety and protection of existing Underground Facilities at or adjacent to the Site
and repairing damage resulting from the Work.
R. Notify the OAR and the owner of the Underground Facility immediately if an Underground
Facility is uncovered or revealed at the Site that was not shown in the Contract Documents,
or was not shown with reasonable accuracy in the Contract Documents. Do not further
disturb conditions or perform Work affected by this discovery,except in the event of an
emergency as required by Paragraph 7.12.
C. The Designer is to take the following action after receiving notice from the OAR:
1. Promptly review the Underground Facility and conclude whether the Underground
Facility was not shown or indicated in the Contract Documents,or was not shown or
indicated with reasonable accuracy;
2. Prepare recommendations to OPT regarding the Contractor's resumption of Work in
connection with this Underground Facility;
3. Determine the extent to which a change is required in the Drawings or Specifications
to document the consequences of the existence or location of the Underground
Facility;and
4. Advise OAR of Designer's findings,conclusions,and recommendations and provide
revised Drawings and Specifications if required.
D. OAR is to issue a statement to Contractor regarding the Underground Facility in question
and recommend action as appropriate after review of Designer's findings,conclusions, and
recommendations.
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ARTICLE 6—BONDS AND INSURANCE
ARTICLE 7—CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES
ARTICLE 8—OTHER WORK AT THE SITE
ARTICLE 9—OWNER'S AND OPT'S RESPONSIBILITIES
9.01 Communications to Contractor
A. OPT issues communications to Contractor through OAR except as otherwise provided in the
Contract Documents.
9.02 Replacement of Owner's Project Team Members
A. Owner may replace members of the OPT at its discretion.
9.03 Furnish Data
A. OPT is to furnish the data required of OPT under the Contract Documents.
9.04 Pay When Due
A. Owner is to make payments to Contractor when due as described in Paragraphs 15.O1.D
and 15.06.D.
9.05 Lands and Easements;Reports and Tests
A. Owner's duties with respect to providing lands and easements are described in Paragraph
5.01. OPT will make copies of reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions
and drawings of physical conditions relating to existing surface or subsurface structures at
the Site available to Contractor in accordance with Paragraph 5.03.
9.06 Insurance
A. Owner's responsibilities with respect to purchasing and maintaining insurance are
described in Article 6.
9.07 Modifications
A. Owner's responsibilities with respect to Modifications are described in Article 11.
9.08 Inspections,Tests,and Approvals
A. OPT's responsibility with respect to certain inspections,tests, and approvals are described
in Paragraph 14.02.
9.09 Limitations on OPT's Responsibilities
A. The OPT does not supervise,direct,or have control or authority over, and is not responsible
for Contractor's means,methods,techniques,sequences,or procedures of construction, or
related safety precautions and programs,or for failure of Contractor to comply with Laws
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and Regulations applicable to the performance of the Work. OPT is not responsible for
Contractor's failure to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents.
9.10 Undisclosed Hazardous Environmental Condition
A. OPT's responsibility for undisclosed Hazardous Environmental Conditions is described in
Paragraph 5.06.
9.11 Compliance with Safety Program
A. Contractor is to inform the OPT of its safety programs and OPT is to comply with the
specific applicable requirements of this program.
ARTICLE 10—OAR'S AND DESIGNER'S STATUS DURING CONSTRUCTION
10.01 Owner's Representative
A. OAR is Owner's representative. The duties and responsibilities and the limitations of
authority of OAR as Owner's representative are described in the Contract Documents.
10.02 Visits to Site
A. Designer is to make periodic visits to the Site to observe the progress and quality of the
Work. Designer is to determine, in general, if the Work is proceeding in accordance with
the Contract Documents based on observations made during these visits. Designer is not
required to make exhaustive or continuous inspections to check the quality or quantity of
the Work. Designer is to inform the OPT of issues or concerns and OAR is to work with
Contractor to address these issues or concerns. Designer's visits and observations are
subject to the limitations on Designer's authority and responsibility described in Paragraphs
9.09 and 10.07.
B. OAR is to observe the Work to check the quality and quantity of Work,implement Owner's
quality assurance program,and administer the Contract as Owner's representative as
described in the Contract Documents. OAR's visits and observations are subject to the
limitations on OAR's authority and responsibility described in Paragraphs 9.09 and 10.07.
10.03 Resident Project Representatives
A. Resident Project Representatives assist OAR in observing the progress and quality of the
Work at the Site. The limitations on Resident Project Representatives'authority and
responsibility are described in Paragraphs 9.09 and 10.07.
10.04 Rejecting Defective Work
A. OPT has the authority to reject Work in accordance with Article 14. OAR is to issue a
Defective Work Notice to Contractor and document when Defective Work has been
corrected or accepted in accordance with Article 14.
10.05 Shop Drawings, Modifications and Payments
A. Designer's authority related to Shop Drawings and Samples are described in the Contract
Documents.
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B. Designer's authority related to design calculations and design drawings submitted in
response to a delegation of professional design services are described in Paragraph 7.15.
C. OAR and Designer's authority related to Modifications is described in Articles 11.
D. OAR's authority related to Applications for Payment is described in Articles 13 and 15.
10.06 Decisions on Requirements of Contract Documents and Acceptability of Work
A. OAR is to render decisions regarding non-technical or contractual/administrative
requirements of the Contract Documents and will coordinate the response of the OPT to
Contractor.
B. Designer is to render decisions regarding the conformance of the Work to the requirements
of the Contract Documents. Designer will render a decision to either correct the Defective
Work,or accept the Work under the provisions of Paragraph 14.04, if Work does not
conform to the Contract Documents. OAR will coordinate the response of the OPT to
Contractor.
C. OAR will issue a Request for a Change Proposal if a Modification is required. OAR will
provide documentation for changes related to the non-technical or contractual/
administrative requirements of the Contract Documents. Designer will provide
documentation if design related changes are required.
D. Contractor may appeal Designer's decision by submitting a Change Proposal if Contractor
does not agree with the Designer's decision.
10.07 Limitations on OAR's and Designer's Authority and Responsibilities
A. OPT is not responsible for the acts or omissions of Contractor's Team. No actions or failure
to act,or decisions made in good faith to exercise or not exercise the authority or
responsibility available under the Contract Documents creates a duty in contract,tort,or
otherwise of the OPT to the Contractor or members of the Contractor's Team.
ARTICLE 11—AMENDING THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS;CHANGES IN THE WORK
ARTICLE 12—CLAIMS
ARTICLE 13—COST OF THE WORK;ALLOWANCES; UNIT PRICE WORK
ARTICLE 14—TESTS AND INSPECTIONS;CORRECTION,REMOVAL,OR ACCEPTANCE OF DEFECTIVE
WORK
ARTICLE 15—PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR;SET-OFFS;COMPLETION;CORRECTION PERIOD
ARTICLE 16—SUSPENSION OF WORK AND TERMINATION
ARTICLE 17—FINAL RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES
ARTICLE 18—MISCELLANEOUS
END OF SECTION
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