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HomeMy WebLinkAbout000637 Original Contract City of Port Angeles Record # 000637 AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES AND NORTHWESTERN TERRITORIES, INC. PSA 2013-05 Professional Services Agreement RELATING TO: GEOTECHNICAL AND INSPECTION SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this �& day of 2013, by and between THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES, a non-charter co8b city of the State of Washington, (hereinafter called the "CITY") and Northwestern Territories, Inc., a Washington corporation authorized to do business in the state of Washington (hereinafter called the "CONSULTANT"). WHEREAS, the CITY desires engineering and consulting assistance related to rehabilitation of the "E" Street reservoir cover; and WHEREAS, the CITY desires to engage the professional services and assistance of a qualified consulting firm to perform the Scope of Services as detailed in Exhibit A, and WHEREAS, the CONSULTANT represents that it is in full compliance with the statutes of the State of Washington for professional registration and/or other applicable requirements, and WHEREAS, the CONSULTANT represents that it has the background, experience, and ability to perform the required work in accordance with the standards of the profession, and WHEREAS, the CONSULTANT represents that it will provide qualified personnel and appropriate facilities necessary to accomplish the work; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above representations and the terms, conditions, covenants, and agreements set forth below, the parties hereto agree as follows: I SCOPE OF SERVICES ~ General Scope. The Consultant will accomplish the work as described in scope of services attached in Exhibit A. The CITY may review the CONSULTANT'S services, and if they do not meet the Professional Standard of Care the CONSULTANT shall make such changes as may be required by the CITY. Such changes shall not constitute "Extra Work" as related in Section XII of this Agreement. Any changes made necessary due to causes outside the CONSULTANT's reasonable control shall be provided as an extra work herein. The CONSULTANT agrees that all services performed under this Agreement shall be in accordance with the standards of the engineering profession for similar services on similar projects of like size and nature and in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Page 1 of 8 The Scope of Services may be amended upon written approval of both parties. II OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS Upon completion of the work, all documents, exhibits, photographic negatives, or other presentations of the work with the exception of those standard details and specifications regularly used by the CONSULTANT in its normal course of business shall upon payment of all amounts rightfully owed by the CITY to the CONSULTANT herein become the property of the CITY for use without restriction and without representation as to suitability for reuse by any other party unless specifically verified or adapted by the CONSULTANT. However, any alteration of the documents, by the CITY or by others acting through or on behalf of the CITY, will be at the CITY's sole risk. III DESIGNATION OF REPRESENTATIVES Each party shall designate its representatives in writing. The CONSULTANT'S representative shall be subject to the approval of the CITY. IV TIME OF PERFORMANCE The CONSULTANT may begin work upon execution of this Agreement by both parties and written direction to proceed from CITY and the duration of the Agreement shall extend through July 30, 2014. The work for Task 1 shall be completed by August 26, 2013. V PAYMENT The CITY shall pay the CONSULTANT as set forth in this section of the Agreement. Such payment shall be full compensation for work performed, services rendered, and all labor, materials, supplies, equipment and incidentals necessary to complete the work. A. Payment shall be on the basis of the CONSULTANT'S cost for actual labor, overhead and profit plus CONSULTANT'S direct non-salary reimbursable costs as set forth in the attached Exhibit C. B. The CONSULTANT shall submit invoices to the CITY on a monthly basis. Invoices shall detail the work, hours, employee name, and hourly rate; shall itemize with receipts and invoices the non-salary direct costs; shall indicate the specific task or activity in the Scope of Service to which the costs are related; and shall indicate the cumulative total for each task. C. The CITY shall review the invoices and make payment for the percentage of the project that has been completed less the amounts previously paid. D. The CONSULTANT invoices are due and payable within 30 days of receipt. In the event of a disputed billing, only the disputed portion will be withheld from payment. E. Final payment for the balance due to the CONSULTANT will be made after the completion of the work and acceptance by the CITY. Page 2 of 8 F. Payment for "Extra Work" performed under Section XII of this Agreement shall be as agreed to by the parties in writing. VI MAXIMUM COMPENSATION Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by both parties, the CONSULTANT'S total compensation and reimbursement under this Agreement, including labor, direct non-salary reimbursable costs and outside services, shall not exceed the maximum sum of $24,000.00 The budget for each task is as set forth in the attached Exhibit B. Budgets for task(s) may be modified upon mutual agreement between the two parties, but in any event, the total payment to CONSULTANT shall not exceed $24,000.00. VII INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS The relation created by this Agreement is that of owner-independent contractor. The CONSULTANT is not an employee of the CITY and is not entitled to the benefits provided by the CITY to its employees. The CONSULTANT, as an independent contractor, has the authority to control and direct the performance of within the Scope of Service. The CONSULTANT shall assume full responsibility for payment of all Federal, State, and local taxes or contributions imposed or required, including, but not limited to, unemployment insurance, Social Security, and income tax. VIII EMPLOYMENT Employees of the CONSULTANT, while engaged in the performance of any work or services under this Agreement, shall be considered employees of the CONSULTANT only and not of the CITY, and claims that may arise under the Workman's Compensation Act on behalf of said employees while so engaged, and any and all claims made by a third party as a consequence of any negligent act or omission on the part of the CONSULTANT'S employees while so engaged, on any of the work or services provided to be rendered herein, shall be the sole obligation and responsibility of the CONSULTANT. In performing this Agreement, the CONSULTANT shall not employ or contract with any CITY employee without the CITY's written consent. IX NONDISCRIMINATION The CONSULTANT shall conduct its business in a manner, which assures fair, equal and non-discriminatory treatment of all persons, without respect to race, creed or national origin, or other legally protected classification and, in particular: A. The CONSULTANT shall maintain open hiring and employment practices and will welcome applications for employment in all positions, from qualified individuals who are members of minorities protected by federal equal opportunity/affirmative action requirements; and, B. The CONSULTANT shall comply with all requirements of applicable federal, state or local laws or regulations issued pursuant thereto, relating to the establishment of nondiscriminatory requirements in hiring and employment practices and assuring the Page 3 of 8 service of all persons without discrimination as to any person's race, color, religion, sex, Vietnam era veteran status, disabled veteran condition, physical or mental handicap, or national origin. X SUBCONTRACTS A. The CONSULTANT shall not sublet or assign any of the work covered by this Agreement without the written consent of the CITY. B. In all solicitation either by competitive bidding or negotiation made by the CONSULTANT for work to be performed pursuant to a subcontract, including procurement of materials and equipment, each potential sub-consultant or supplier shall be notified by the CONSULTANT of CONSULTANT's obligations under this Agreement, including the nondiscrimination requirements. XI CHANGES IN WORK Other than changes directed by the CITY as set forth in Section I above, either party may request changes in the Scope of Services. Such changes shall not become part of this Agreement unless and until mutually agreed upon and incorporated herein by written amendments to this Agreement executed by both parties. XII EXTRA WORK The CITY may desire to have the CONSULTANT perform work or render services in connection with this Agreement, in addition to the Scope of Services set forth in Exhibit A and minor revisions to satisfactorily completed work. Such work shall be considered as "Extra Work" and shall be addressed in a written supplement to this Agreement. The CITY shall not be responsible for paying for such extra work unless and until the written supplement is executed by both parties. XIII TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT A. The CITY may terminate this Agreement at any time upon not less than ten (10) days written notice to the CONSULTANT. Written notice will be by certified mail sent to the CONSULTANT's designated representative at the address provided by the CONSULTANT. As a condition precedent to termination for cause the CONSULTANT shall be given the notice period to cure such cause and shall have failed to so cure. B. In the event this Agreement is terminated prior to the completion of the work, a final payment shall be made to the CONSULTANT, which, when added to any payments previously made, shall compensate the CONSULTANT for the work completed. C. In the event this Agreement is terminated prior to completion of the work, documents that are the property of the CITY pursuant to Section II above, shall be delivered to and received by the CITY prior to transmittal of final payment to the CONSULTANT. XIV INDEMNIFICATIONIHOLD HARMLESS Page 4 of 8 CONSULTANT shall defend, indemnify and hold the CITY, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers harmless from any and all claims, injuries, damages, losses or suits including attorney fees, arising out of or resulting from the acts, errors or omissions of the CONSULTANT in performance of this Agreement, except for injuries and damages caused by the sole negligence of the CITY. The CITY agrees to indemnify the CONSULTANT from any claims, damages, losses, and costs, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney's fees and litigation costs, arising out of claims by third parties for property damage and bodily injury, including death, caused solely by the negligence or willful misconduct of the CITY, the CITY's employees, or agents in connection with the work performed under this Agreement. If the negligence or willful misconduct of both CONSULTANT and the CITY (or a person identified above for whom each is liable) is a cause of such damage or injury, the loss, cost, or expense shall be shared between the CONSULTANT and the CITY in proportion to their relative degrees of negligence or willful misconduct and the right of indemnity shall apply for such proportion. Should a court of competent jurisdiction determine that this Agreement is subject to RCW 4.24.115, then, in the event of liability for damages arising out of bodily injury to persons or damages to property caused by or resulting from the concurrent negligence of the CONSULTANT, the CITY, and the officers, officials, employees, and volunteers of either, the CONSULTANT'S liability hereunder shall be only to the extent of the CONSULTANT'S negligence. It is further specifically and expressly understood that the indemnification provided herein constitutes the CONSULTANT'S waiver of immunity under Industrial Insurance, Title 51 RCW, solely for the purposes of this indemnification. This waiver has been mutually negotiated by the parties. The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. XV INSURANCE The CONSULTANT shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the CONSULTANT, its agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. No Limitation. CONSULTANT'S maintenance of insurance as required by the agreement shall not be construed to limit the liability of the CONSULTANT to the coverage provided by such insurance, or otherwise limit the CITY'S recourse to any remedy available at law or in equity. A. MINIMUM SCOPE OF INSURANCE Consultant shall obtain insurance of the types described below: 1. Automobile Liability insurance covering all owned, non-owned, hired and leased vehicles. Coverage shall be written on Insurance Services Office (ISO) form CA 00 01 or a substitute form providing equivalent liability coverage. If necessary, the policy shall be endorsed to provide contractual liability coverage. Page 5 of 8 2. Commercial General Liability insurance shall be written on ISO occurrence form CG 00 01 and shall cover liability arising from premises, operations, independent contractors and personal injury and advertising injury. The CITY shall be named as an insured under the Consultant's Commercial General Liability insurance policy with respect to the work performed for the CITY. 3. Workers' Compensation coverage as required by the Industrial Insurance laws of the State of Washington. 4. Professional Liability insurance appropriate to the Consultant's profession. B. MINIMUM AMOUNTS OF INSURANCE Consultant shall maintain the following insurance limits: 1. Automobile Liability insurance with a minimum combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage of $1,000,000 per accident. 2. Commercial General Liability insurance shall be written with limits no less than $1,000,000 each occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate. 3. Professional Liability insurance shall be written with limits no less than $1,000,000 per claim and $1,000,000 policy aggregate limit. C. OTHER INSURANCE PROVISION The CONSULTANT'S Automobile Liability and Commercial General Liability insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain that they shall be primary insurance as respect the CITY. Any Insurance, self-insurance, or insurance pool coverage maintained by the CITY shall be excess of the CONSULTANT'S insurance and shall not contribute with it. D. ACCEPTABILITY OF INSURERS Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best rating of not less than A:VII. E. VERIFICATION OF COVERAGE CONSULTANT shall furnish the CITY with original certificates and a copy of the amendatory endorsements, including but not necessarily limited to the additional insured endorsement, evidencing the insurance requirements of the CONSULTANT before commencement of the work. Page 6 of 8 F. NOTICE OF CANCELLATION The CONSULTANT shall provide the CITY with written notice of any policy cancellation, within two business days of their receipt of such notice. G. FAILURE TO MAINTAIN INSURANCE Failure on the part of the CONSULTANT to maintain the insurance as required shall constitute a material breach of contract, upon which the CITY may, after giving five business days notice to the CONSULTANT to correct the breach, immediately,terminate the contract or, at its discretion, procure or renew such insurance and pay any and all premiums in connection therewith, with any sums so expended to be repaid to the CITY on demand, or at the sole discretion of the CITY, offset against funds due the CONSULTANT from the CITY. XVI APPLICABLE LAW This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, and in the event of dispute the venue of any litigation brought hereunder shall be Clallam County. XVII EXHIBITS AND SIGNATURES This Agreement, including its exhibits, constitutes the entire Agreement, supersedes all prior written or oral understandings, and may only be changed by a written amendment executed by both parties. The following exhibits are hereby made a part of this Agreement: Exhibit A— Scope of Services Exhibit B — Budget Echibit C —Time Plus Expense Rate Schedule Page 7 of 8 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first written above. CITY OF PORT ANGELES APPROVED AS TO FORM: DAN McKEEN, CITY MANAGER WILLIAM E. BLOOR, CITY ATTORNEY CONSULTANT NORTHWESTERN TERRITORIES INC. ATTEST: ,�DLt' ",-;t JAN SA HURD, CITY CLERK TITLE: �kS� TIPSS �c na a eY Page 8 of 8 EXHIBIT A SCOPE OF SERVICES This scope of services provides technical support to the City's engineering office; typical services include geotechnical evaluation, geotechnical boring, site surveys, construction surveys, construction material testing and lab analysis, Inspection, soil surveys, pre-design surveys, etc. Task 1. Geotechnical Assistance E Street Reservoir Cover Repair project 1. The budget for this task is a contingency allowance that includes labor and expenses. Work will be done to the extent this budget remains available. Items of work are described below: 1.1 Observe four test pit excavations and prepare log of observed soils. Test pit excavations to extend 2-feet below reservoir bottom or to till layer, whichever is higher. 1.2 Additional test pits may be required if non-homogeneous soil conditions are encountered. 1.3 Soil testing including sieve analysis/soil classification, proctor, and compaction testing/report. Preparation of geotechnical soils report. Report to include summary of observations and applicable geotechnical parameters for construction engineering including: a. Slope instability hazard: If the footings of the extended cover were to fall on or near the slopes. This is required per International Building Code (IBC) 1803.5.11. Note if no or minimal slope. b. Liquefaction hazard: If USGS maps show liquefiable soils onsite. Provide a plan showing liquefiable soil location, or other descriptions. If liquefiable soils are present, what mitigation measures are required or feasible? Are shallow foundations not feasible throughout the entire projects? c. Surface displacement due to faulting/lateral spreading: Need some statement of risk. d. Shallow foundation allowable bearing pressure. e. Lateral active, at-rest, passive and seismic surcharge pressures load diagrams on retaining walls(are not be needed for the footing design but we may need it if we want to do retaining walls) f. Friction factors between soil and foundation Site Class g. IBC 2009 Seismic Design parameters (Sl and Ss) h. Modulus of subgrade reaction I. Frost depth: confirm frost depth of 24". j. Confirm water table elevation In relation to the top of concrete perimeter walls k. Differential settlement and varying soft strength: Differential settlement and the impact that liquefaction would have on soil strength. This is required per IBC. I. Any other pertaining recommendation/concerns that may impact the operation and stability of the reservoir such washout areas, signs of erosions, settlements, sink holes, etc. 1.4 Project management 2. City Responsibilities. Provide available excavator for test pit excavation. 3. Deliverables. Geotechnical Soils Report summarizing findings and conclusions. Task 2. Directed Services CONSULTANT shall provide technical assistance and other services to the CITY, related to the CITY's water system or other utilities, at the specific direction of authorized CITY staff. No such assistance or services shall be provided unless specifically directed by the CITY. The purpose of this task is to facilitate timely response by CONSULTANT to needs that are unforeseen at this time. The budget for this task is essentially a contingency allowance that includes labor and expenses. ENt9'0F EXHIBIT EXHIBIT B BUDGET Task 1 —E Street Reservoir Geotechnical Report for four test pits not to exceed $6,600.00. Task 2— Directed Services not to exceed $17,400.00. END OF EXHIBIT EXHIBIT C NTI ENGINEERING & LAND SURVEYING 914 WASHINGTON ST.31117E#6 PORT TOWNSEND,WA 98366 ❑ Engineers o Land Surveyors ❑ Geologists NTI ❑ Construction inspection ❑Materials Testing www.MJ4u:mm (360)379-5430 FAX 13601385-4213 w nti4u mm E-Mail inrolmn84u tom TIME-PLUS-EXPENSE RATE SCHEDULE AND BILLING PROCEDURES ENGINEERING AND LAND SURVEYING HOURLY RATE PRINCIPAL ENGINEER OR SURVEYOR..............:.. .......:, :.::..:. ..... ::$ 95.00 GEOLOGIST, PROJECT ENGINEER OR PROJECT SURVEYOR....:::...::...:..::............:.:.............................$ 90.00 STRUCTURAL ENGINEER..............................................................................................................................$105.00 SENIOR TECH-OFFICE OR LAB .............................................. $ 75.00 SENIOR TECH-FIELD INSPECTOR WITH EQUIPMENT(INCLUDES MILEAGE),..,,,,,._............................$ 80.00 TECHNICIAN....... ._ ::.... % ....._. ..,......,$ 75.00 TECHNICAL ASSISTANT............. ............................ ::::,., ....I...I...I.-$ 40.00 LAND SURVEYING 1-PERSON FIELD CREW................ .........11;....... ..._...;_.....$110.00 LAND SURVEYING 2-PERSON FIELD CREW.......................................................,....,....,..................,...,....,.$140.00 LAND SURVEYING 3-PERSON FIELD CREW ....... ......... ........$175.00 LAND SURVEYOR WITH GPS................................. ...$150.00 CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING 1-PERSON FIELD CREW............................................................................$120.00 CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING 2-PERSON FIELD CREW............._. ........:::::::::::: :.::.......::......:...,::.........-$150.00 CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING 3-PERSON FIELD CREW............................................................................$185.00 COURT TESTIMONY&DEPOSITIONS..............__.............,...................,...,............................. ..................$175.00 1. Unless otherwise noted, hourly rates include materials, equipment and vehicular mileage. 2. Minimum charge for professional services is one hour for office consultation,two hours for field consultation, and four hours for court testimony. 3. Work in excess of eight hours and Saturdays is to be billed at time and one-half; Sunday and Holidays at double time. Travel in excess of eight hours will be billed at regular full time hourly rates listed above. 4. Non-salary reimbursable expenses will include the following items: a. Items outside of general overhead costs, such as special legal and accounting expenses,special consultants, backhoe services, laboratory charges, special copying services and printing and binding at 10%above actual cost. b. Government fees directly related to the project such as County survey recording fees and agency review fees. C. Out-of-town travel and living expenses related to the project. Travel time shall be hourly per rates listed above. MATERIALS TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES (Per item tests include all laboratory labor unless noted) CONCRETE, MORTAR OR GROUT COMPRESSION TEST..,,......._.... ...__............... ....... ...........$ 30.00 Each -For each cylinder logged into the lab-break or not. Includes curing,testing and reporting of specimens. CONCRETE CYLINDER MOLD CAST BY OTHERS ADDED CHARGE..............................................$ 5.00 Each DRY GRADATION (SIEVE)ANALYSIS(ASTM C-33 and C-136) „ .:: :... $ 75.00 Each WET GRADATION (SIEVE)ANALYSIS (ASTM C-117 and C-136) s ...........$ 150.00 Each SAND EQUIVALENT(AASHTO D-4318 and ASTM D-2419)..............:.::..::::....;.:.::,....:...:..:..::..:..,-:..:..$ 100.00 Each PROCTOR (SOIL MOISTURE-DENSITY(ASTM D-698 or ASTM D-1557).,,,.,,................................,..,$300.00 Each FRACTURE FACE(ASTM D-5821)......... .........,,.$ 65.00 Each LIQUID LIMITS, PLASTIC LIMITS &PLASTICITY INDEX (ASTM D-4318)., $150.00 Each SOILS CLASSIFICATION I-DRY SIEVE&USCS..... ....:... .. $100.00 Each SOILS CLASSIFICATION II-DRY SIEVE, USCS&ATTERBURG LIMITS'....... .......................... ........ $200.00 Each LABORATORY TIME-AFTER HOURS(3 HR MINIMUM) ..::::: :.:...... z::.:. ...................$ 100.00 Hour SAME DAY CALL-IN FOR INSPECTION OR TEST(If an inspector is available.)................................$ 50.00 Chrg NOTE: Samples that require extra processing prior to testing or require the testing of a large amount of sample(i.e. performing sieve analysis on material with large particle sizes)will be billed at an hourly rate.