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AGREEMENT
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Construction Materials Testing and Engineering Services
This AGREEMENT is between the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation
("CITY"), acting through its duly authorized City Manager or designee ("City Engineer"), and Rock Engineering &
Testina Laboratory. Inc., a Texas corporation or partnership ("LAB"), acting through its duly authorized representative
who is Curtis A.Rock,Business Development Manager which agree as follows:
1. DECLARATIONS: City desires to engage Lab to provide services in connection with City's project,described
as follows: Ocean Drive Park Improvements — Cole Park (Bond Issue 2012 Proposition 4) (Prolect No. E140501
("PROJECT").
2. SCOPE OF WORK: Lab shall provide services to the Project in accordance with the accompanying Scope of
Services and Fee Schedule attached as Exhibit A and the Terms and Conditions to Agreement attached as Exhibit B.
3. FEE: The City agrees to pay the Lab for services provided in accordance with Exhibit A. Scope of Services
and Fee Schedule under this Agreement, a total fee not to exceed $9.795.00. Monthly invoices will be submitted in
accordance with Exhibit C.
4. CITY'S DISCLOSURE OF HAZARDOUS & TOXIC MATERIALS AND CONDITIONS AT THE PROJECT
SITE: To the best of the City's knowledge, based upon currently available information, the only hazardous or toxic
materials, as defined by the laws and regulations of the Federal government, the state, and city which exist at the
PROJECT SITE are as follows:None.
5. 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 and may not be used again
by Lab without the express terms written consent of the City Engineer. However, Lab may use standard details that are
not specific to this Project.
CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI 1- ROCK ENGINEERING&&TESTING LABORATORY,INC.
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6817 Leopard Street
Corpus Christi,Texas 78409
(361)883-4555 Office
(361)883-4711 Fax
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
2 Aimee Alcorn-Reed
( ✓'2017.08.07 16:54:530500'
Assistant City Attorney Date
Project Number E14050
Accounting Unit 3293-141
Account 550920
Activity E14050-01-3293-EXP
Account Category 50920
Fund Name Park and Rec Bond 2012
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9/08/17
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Friday,July 14, 2017
City of Corpus Christi
1201 Leopard St
Corpus Christi,TX 78401
SUBJECT: ESTIMATED TESTING BUDGET FOR THE PROPOSED
E14050 Ocean Drive Park Improvements-Cole Park
Corpus Christi,TX
RETL Proposal Number:P011917A
Dear Mr. Edmonds.
Rock Engineering and Testing Laboratory, Inc. (RETL) (TBPE Firm No. 2101) is pleased to provide an estimate to
perform the required Construction Materials Testing for the above referenced project. The Construction Materials
Testing for the above referenced construction project is based upon quantities as derived from the
information as provided to RETL as of the date of this proposal.
We understand that we have been chosen to provide these services for this publicly funded project.
Therefore, by providing cost information we are not In violation of the Texas Professional Services
Procurement Act.
The estimated testing amount for this project is $9,795.00.This estimate will change and is dependent upon
the actual scope of work performed as requested by project representatives. Requested services beyond
what is contained in this estimate will be billed based on the unit rates contained here-in.
Please make note that the actual fees invoiced for this project will be based on the actual testing requested
and performed. The total fee assessed will be dependent on the contractor's construction techniques,
number of trips made to the jobsite, elapsed time from technician arrival to commencement of testing
activities,and any stand-by time the technician is required to be on-site but not performing testing activities.
This estimate does not take Into account project schedule, weather delays, and cancellations of services
after arrival,etc.which are beyond RETL's control.Also note,that holidaytweekend rates do apply as well as
overtime rates for services requested at an additional rate of$33.00 per hour.
In order to best respond to the project testing needs and schedules, please schedule testing a minimum of
48 hours in advance in order to defer any potential delays.RETL strives to accommodate all testing requests
as they are received and can make accommodations with advanced notice to schedules.
RETL appreciates your consideration of our firm to assist you during the construction phase of your project. If you
agree with this proposal, please sign the attached Laboratory Testing Services Agreement, submit the Distribution
List and provide billing information. Please do not hesitate to contact me at(361)883-4555 extension 415 if you have
any questions regarding the proposal or would like to discuss further.
Sincerely,
Pablo Schmitt
Project Estimator
ROCK ENGINEERING 8 TESTING LABORATORY,INC. Exhibit A
6817 LEOPARD STREET•CORPUS CHRISTI,TEXAS,78409 Page 1 012
OFFICE. (361)8834555•FAX: (361)883-4711 •www.rocktesting.com
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14 01.LABORATORY LIFTS/MIN/ SUBQTY QTY RATE AMOUNT
INCHES
P.PERSONNEL
Admin Fee
LS-Lump Sum
P119 ADMINISTRATION FEE(I time per project) I I Is $79.00 $79.00
01. LABORATORY SUBTOTAL $79.00
02. CEMENT STABILIZED SAND BASE BID LIFTS/MIN/ SUBQTY QTY RATE AMOUNT
INCHES
A6. SOILS-SAND
SW,SP or SM
Strength Test(2 @ 48 hrs&2 @ 7 days)
SI90 MATERIALS SAMPLING CHARGE 1 22 22 ea $60.00 $1.320.00
S3I0 ATTERBERG LIMITS/PLASTICITY INDEX ASTM 04318 I 3 3 ea $63.00 $189.00
S504 GRADATION(Sieve Analysis) I 3 3 ea $99.00 $297.00
S507 ORGANIC IMPURITIES ASTM C-40 1 3 3 ea $43.00 $129.00
S510 PROCTOR-STANDARD ASTM D698 I 3 3 ea .226.00 $678.00
5540- UNCONFINED COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH 18 72 ea $42.00 $1024.00
V486 VEHICLE I 22 22 trip $48.00 $1,056.00
02.CEMENT STABILIZED SAND BASE BID SUBTOTAL $6,693.00
03.CEMENT STABILIZED SAND ADDITIVE ALT 1,2& 3 LIFTS/MIN/ SUBQTY QTY RATE AMOUNT
INCHES
A6.SOILS-SAND
SW,SP or SM
Strength Test(2 048 hrs&2(§'7 days)
SI90 MATERIALS SAMPLING CHARGE I 10 10 ea $60.00 $600.00
S3I0 ATTERBERG LIMITS/PLASTICITY INDEX ASTM D4318 I 1 1 ea $63.00 $63.00
S504 GRADATION(Sieve Analysis( I 1 I ea $99.00 $99.00
S507 ORGANIC IMPURITIES ASTM C-40 1 1 I ea $43.00 $43.00
S510 PROCTOR-STANDARD ASTM D698 I 1 I ea .226.00 $226.00
S540 UNCONFINED COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH 4 9 36 ea $42.00 $1.512.00
V486 VEHICLE 1 10 10 trip $48.00 $480.00
03. CEMENT STABILIZED SAND ADDITIVE ALT 1,2&3 SUBTOTAL $3,023.00
GRAND TOTAL $9,795.00
Friday,July 14,2017 Exhibit A
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EXHIBIT B
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
Commercial General Liability including: $1,000,000 Per Occurrence
1. Commercial Broad Form $2,000,000 Aggregate
2. Premises—Operations
3. Products/Completed Operations
4. Contractual Liability
5. Independent Contractors
6. Personal Injury-Advertising Injury
AUTO LIABILITY(including) $500,000 Combined Single Limit
1. Owned
2. Hired and Non-Owned
3. Rented/Leased
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.
8.3 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.
8.4 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.
8.5 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:
City of Corpus Christi
Attn: Engineering Services
P.O. Box 9277
Corpus Christi, TX 78469-9277
Testing Agreement T&C
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EXHIBIT B
EXHIBIT B
8.6 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:
8.6.1 List the City and its officers, officials, employees and elected representatives as
additional insured by endorsement, as respects operations, completed operation
and activities of, or on behalf of, the named insured performed under contract
with the City with the exception of the professional liability/Errors & Omissions
policy;
8.6.2 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;
8.6.3 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.
8.7 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.
8.8 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 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.
8.9 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.
8.10 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.
8.11 It is understood and agreed that the insurance required is in addition to and separate
from any other obligation contained in this agreement.
ARTICLE 9. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
The City may, at any time, with or without cause, terminate this Agreement upon seven days written
notice to Lab at the address of record. Lab will be compensated for services performed up to termination.
ARTICLE 10. 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 lie exclusively in Nueces County,Texas.
Testing Agreement T&C
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EXHIBIT B
EXHIBIT B
ARTICLE 11. DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS
11.1 Lab agrees to comply with City of Corpus Christi Ordinance No. 17112 and complete the
Disclosure of Interests form as part of this Agreement, if required.
11.2 Lab agrees to comply with section 2252.908 of the Texas Government Code and complete Form
1295 Certificate of Interested Parties as part of this Agreement, if required. For more information,
please review the information on the Texas Ethics Commission website at
httos://www.ethics.state.tx.us.
11.3 Lab agrees to comply with Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code and file Form CIQ
with the City of Corpus Christi 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 httr://www.cctexas.com/government/city-secretary/conflict-disclosure/index.
ARTICLE 12. CLAIMS
12.1 Claims arising from this Agreement shall be made in writing, sworn to and signed by an
authorized representative. The responsibility to substantiate a claim rests with the party making
the claim.
12.2 All negotiations pursuant to this Article are confidential and shall be treated as compromise and
settlement negotiations for purposes of applicable rules of evidence.
ARTICLE 13. EXTENT OF AGREEMENT
13.1 This Agreement, including Exhibit "A" and these Terms and Conditions, represents the entire
Agreement between City and Lab and supersedes all prior negotiation, representations or
agreements, written or oral. This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument signed
by duly authorized representatives of City and Lab. If any conflict occurs between these Terms
and Conditions and any other part of this Agreement,these Terms and Conditions are controlling.
13.2 In the event that any one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement are for any
reason held invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, the remaining terms will be in full
effect and this Agreement will be construed as if the invalid or unenforceable matters were never
included in this Agreement. No waiver of any default will be a waiver of any future default.
13.3 Neither party will assign this Agreement without the express written approval of the other, but Lab
may subcontract laboratory procedures as Lab deems necessary to meet the obligations of this
Agreement.
ARTICLE 14. SAFETY
City and Lab agree that, in accordance with the generally accepted construction practice, the Project's
general contractor will be solely and completely responsible for working conditions on the Project,
including safety of all persons and property during the performance of the work and for compliance with
all municipal, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, including OSHA. The duty of Lab in providing
services is not, therefore, to include any review of, or responsibility for, the adequacy of the Project's
general contractor's safety measures in, on or near the Project site.
Testing Agreement T&C
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EXHIBIT B
Basic Services:
Preliminary Phase
Design Phase
Bid Phase
Construction Phase
Subtotal Basic Services
Additional Services:
Permitting
Warranty Phase
Inspection
Platting Survey
0 & M Manuals
SCADA
Subtotal Additional Services
Summary of Fees:
Basic Services Fees
Additional Services Fees
Total of Fees
Contract
Amd No. 1
COMPLETE PROJECT NAME
Project No. ;KXXX
Invoice No. 12345
Invoice Date 01/01/2017
Amd No. 2
Total
Contract
$1,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
$1,000.00
$2,000.00
$1,000.00
$0.00
$3,000.00
$500.00
$0.00
$250.00
$750.00
$2,500.00
$0.00
$1,000.00
$3,500.00
$6,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,250.00
$8,250.00
$0.00
$2,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
$2,000.00
$0.00
$1,120.00
$0.00
$1,120.00
$0.00
$0.00
$1,627.00
$1,627.00
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
$2,000.00
$1,120.00
$1,627.00
$4,747.00
$6,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,250.00
$8,250.00
$2,000.00
$1,120.00
$1,627.00
$4,747.00
$8,000.00
$2,120.00
$2,877.00
$12,997.00
Current
Invoice
Previous
Invoice
Total
Invoice
$0.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$500.00
$1,500.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$1,000.00
$1,500.00
$2,500.00
0.0%
$500.00
$0.00
$500.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
$500.00
$0.00
$500.00
$1,000.00
$1,500.00
$2,500.00
$500.00
$0.00
$500.00
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
$3,000.00
Notes:
If needed, update this sample form based on the contract requirements.
If applicable, refer to the contract for information on what to include with time and materials (T&M).
Sample form for:
Payment Request
AE Contract
Revised 02/01/17
Remaining
Balance
Percent
Complete
$0.00
100.0%
$1,500.00
50.0%
$750.00
0.0%
$3,500.00
0.0%
$5,750.00
30.3%
$1,500.00
25.0%
$1,120.00
0.0%
$1,627.00
0.0%
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
$4,247.00
10.5%
$5,750.00
30.3%
$4,247.00
10.5%
$9,997.00
23.1%
EXHIBIT C
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