14-105 HMH Engineers, Inc, for consultant services for the Monta Vista Storm Drain Project OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
CITY HALL
10300 TORRE AVE14UE•CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255
MEN TELEPHONE: (408)777-3223• FAX: (408)777-3366
WEBSITE:www.cupertino.org
CUPERTINO
June 12, 2014
HMH Engineers, Inc.
1570 Oakland Road
San Jose, CA 95131
Re: Agreement for consultant services for the Monta Vista Storm Drain Project
Enclosed for your records is a fully executed original copy of the agreement with the City
of Cupertino. If you have any questions, please contact the Public Works Department at
(408) 777-3354.
Sincerely,
Andrea Sanders
Senior Office Assistant
City Clerk's Office
Enclosure
cc: Public Works
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CUPERTINO AND HMH
ENGINEERS, INC. FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE MONTA
VISTA STORM DRAIN PROJECT �
THIS AGREEMENT, for reference dated T`aAe 10 2014, is by and
between CITY OF CUPERTINO, a municipal corporation (hereinafter referred to
as "City"), and HMH ENGINEERS, INC., a California corporation, whose
address is'1570 Oakland Road, San Jose, CA 95131 (hereinafter referred to as
"Consultant"), and is made with reference to the following:
RECTTALS:
A. City is a municipal corporation duly organized and validly existing
under the laws of the State of California with the power to carry on its business
as it is now being conducted under the Constitution and the statutes of the State
of California and the Cupertino Municipal. Code.
B. Consultant is specially traii.led, experienced and competent to
perform the special services which will be required by this Agreement; and
C. Consultant possesses the skill, experience, ability, background,
certification and knowledge to provide the services described in this Agreement
on the terms and conditions described herein.
D. City and Consultant desire to enter into an agreement for design,
bid and construction.services for Monta`I:ista Storm Drain Project upon the
terms and conditions herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between the
undersigned parties as follows:
1. TERM:
The term of this Agreement shall commence on the date this agreement is
executed and shall terminate on March 31, 2015, unless terminated earlier as set
forth herein.
2. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED;;
Consultant shall perform each anti every service set forth in Exhibit "A".
titled "Scope of Services" which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by
this reference.
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3. SCHEDULE OF PERFOMRANC I:
The Services of Consultant are to 'be completed according to the schedule
set out in Exhibit.C, titled "Schedule of Ierformance ", which is attached hereto
and incorporated herein by this reference.
4. COMPENSATION TO CONSULTANT:
The maximum compensation to be paid to Consultant under this
agreement shall not exceed SIXTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($ 60,000.00). The rate
of payment is set out in Exhibit B, titled "Compensation", which is attached
hereto and incorporated herein.
Consultant shall furnish to City a detailed statement of the work performed for
compensation during the term of this Agreement. Consultant may submit
monthly invoices for interim progress payments during the course of each phase,
clearly stating as a minimum the total Contract amount, amount paid to date,
percent complete and amount due.
5. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE:
Consultant and City agree that time is of the essence regarding the
performance of this Agreement.
6. STANDARD OF CARE:
Consultant agrees to.perform all services hereunder in a manner
commensurate with the prevailing standards of like professionals in the San
Francisco Bay Area and agrees that all services shall be performed by qualified
and experienced personnel who are not employed by the City nor have any
contractual relationship with City.
7. INDEPENDENT PARTIES:
City and Consultant intend that the relationship between them created by
this Agreement is that of employer-independent contractor. The manner and
means of conducting the work are under the control of Consultant, except to the
extent they are limited by statute, rule or regulation and the express terms of this
Agreement. No civil service status or other right of employment will be acquired
by virtue of Consultant's services. None of the benefits provided by City to its
employees, including but not,limited to, unemployment insurance, workers'
compensation plans, vacation and sick leave are available from City to
Consultant, its employees or agents. Deductions shall not be made for any state
or federal taxes, FICA payments, PERS payments, or other purposes normally
associated with an employer-employee relationship from any fees due
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Consultant. Payments of the above items; if required, are the responsibility of
Consultant.
S. IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT (IRCA):
Consultant assumes any and all responsibility for verifying the identity
and employment authorization of all of his/her employees performing work
hereunder, pursuant to all applicable IRCA or other federal, or state rules and
regulations. Consultant shall indemnify and hold City harmless from and
against any loss, damage, liability,-costs or expenses arising from any
noncompliance of this provision by Consultant.
9. NON-DISCRIMINATION:
Consistent with City's policy that harassment and discrimination are
unacceptable employer/employee conduct, Consultant agrees that harassment or
discrimination directed toward a job appJlicant, a City employee, or a citizen by
Consultant or Consultant's employee or subcontractor on the basis of race,
religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, handicap, disability, marital
status, pregnancy, sex, age, or sexual orientation will not be tolerated.
Consultant agrees that any and all violations of this provision shall constitute a
material breach of this Agreement.
10. PROTECT COORDINATION
CITY: Director of Public Works shall be representative of City for all
purposes under this Agreement. Chad Mosley, Senior Engineer, is hereby
designated as the Director of Public Works' designee and Project Manager, and
shall supervise the progress and execution of this Agreement.
CONSULTANT: Consultant shall ,assign a single Consultant Project
Manager to have overall responsibility for the progress and execution of this
Agreement for Consultant. Should circuirtstances or conditions subsequent to
the execution of the Agreement require a substitute Consultant Project Manager
for any reason, the Consultant Project Manager designee shall be subject to the
prior written acceptance and approval of the City Project Manager. The
designated Consultant Project Manager shall be Zeferino Jimenez.
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11. HOLD HARMLESS:
A. Indemnity Obligations Sub:iect to Civil Code Section 2782.8.
1. Where the law establishes a standard of care for Consultant's
professional services, and to the extent the Consultant breaches or fails to
meet such established standard of care, or is alleged to have breached or
failed to meet such standard of ca=re, Consultant shall, to the fullest extent
allowed by law, with respect to all services performed in connection with
the Agreement, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City and its
officers, officials, agents, employees and volunteers from and against any
and all liability, claims, actions, causes of action or demands whatsoever
against any of them, including any injury to or death of any person or
damage to property or other liability of any nature, that arise out of,
pertain to or relate to to the negligence, recklessness, or willful
misconduct of Consultant or Consultant's employees, officers, officials,
agents or independent contractors. Such costs and expenses shall include
reasonable attorneys' fees of counsel of City's choice, expert fees and all
other costs and fees of litigation. Consultant shall not be obligated under
this Agreement to indemnify City to the extent that the damage is caused
by the sole or active negligence or willful misconduct of City, its agents or
employees.
2. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Consultant has no duty
to provide or to pay for an up-front defense against unproven claims or
allegations, but shall pay or re=imburse the City for its reasonable
attorneys' fees of counsel of City's choice, expert fees and all other costs
and fees of litigation to the extent caused by*the negligence, recklessness,
or willful misconduct of Consultant or its employees, officers, officials,
agents or independent contractors. However, the Consultant shall
provide its immediate and active cooperation and assistance to the City, at
no additional cost to the City, in analyzing, defending, and resolving such
claims.
B. Claims for Other Liability. For all liabilities other than those
included within paragraph A. above, Consultant shall, to the fullest extent
allowed by law, indemnify, defend, and, hold harmless the City and its
officers, officials, agents, employees and volunteers against any and all
liability, claims, actions, causes of action or demands whatsoever from
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and against any of them, including; any injury to or death of any person or
damage -to property or other liability .of any nature, that arise out of,
pertain to, or relate to the performance of this Agreement by Consultant
or Consultant's employees, officers, officials, agents or independent
contractors. Such costs and expenses shall include reasonable attorneys'
fees of counsel of City's choice, expert fees and all other costs and fees of
litigation. Consultant shall not be obligated under this Agreement to
indemnify City to the extent that the damage is caused by the sole or
active negligence or willful misconduct of City, its agents or employees.
C. Claims involving intellectual property. In addition to the
obligations set forth in (A) and (B) above,.Consultant shall indemnify,
defend, and hold the City, its elected and appointed officers, employees,
and volunteers, harmless from and against any Claim in which a violation
of intellectual property rights, including but not limited to copyright or
patent rights, is alleged that arises out of, pertains to, or relates to
Consultant's negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct under this
Agreement. Such costs and expenses shall include reasonable attorneys'
fees of counsel of City's choice, expert fees and all other costs and fees of
litigation.
12. INSURANCE:
On or before the commencement of the term of this Agreement,
Consultant shall furnish City with certificates showing the type, amount, class of
operations covered, effective dates and dates of expiration of insurance coverage
in compliance with paragraphs 12A, B, C,, D and E. Such certificates, which do
not limit Consultant's indemnification, small also contain substantially the
following statement: "Should any of the,above insurance covered by this
certificate be canceled or coverage reduced before the expiration date thereof, the
insurer affording coverage shall provide thirty (30) days' advance written notice
to the City of Cupertino by certified mail,. Attention: City Manager." It is agreed
that Consultant shall maintain in force at all times during the performance of this °
Agreement all appropriate coverage of insurance required by this Agreement
with an insurance company that is acceptable to City and licensed to do
insurance business in the State of California. Endorsements naming the City as
additional insured shall be submitted wil h the insurance certificates.
A. COVERAGE:
Consultant shall maintain the following insurance coverage:
(1) Workers' Compensaaion:
Statutory coverage as required by the State.of California.
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(2) Liability:
Commercial general:liability coverage in the following
minimum limits:
Bodily Injury:- $500,000
Each occurrence
$;1,000,000
aggregate - all other
Property Damage: $ 100,000 each occurrence
$250,000 aggregate
If submitted, combined single limit policy with aggregate
limits in the amount. of$1,000,000 will be considered
equivalent to the required minimum limits shown above.
(3) Automotive:
Comprehensive automotive liability coverage in the
following minimum limits:
Bodily Injury: $500,000 each occurrence
Property Damage: 1O100,000 each occurrence
or
Combined Single Linnit: $500,000 each occurrence
(4) Professional Liability_:
Professional liability insurance which includes coverage for
the professional acts, errors and omissions of Consultant in
the amount of at least$1,000,000.
B. SUBROGATION WAIVED::
Consultant agrees that in the event of loss due to any of the perils for
which he/she has agreed to provide comprehensive general and automotive
liability insurance, Consultant shall look solely to his/her insurance for recovery.
Consultant hereby grants to City, on behalf of any insurer providing
comprehensive general and automotive liability insurance to either Consultant or
City with respect to the services of Consultant herein, a waiver of any right to
subrogation which any such insurer of said Consultant may acquire against City
by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance.
C. FAILURE TO SECURE:
If Consultant at any time during the term hereof should fail to secure or
maintain the foregoing insurance,-City sfLall be permitted to obtain such
insurance in the Consultant's name or as an agent of the Consultant and shall be
compensated by the Consultant for the casts of the insurance premiums at the
maximum rate permitted by law and computed from the date written notice is
received that the premiums have not been paid.
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D. ADDITIONAL INSURED:
City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, employees and
volunteers shall be named as an additional insured under all insurance
coverages, except any professional liability insurance, required by this
Agreement.-The naming of an additional insured shall not affect any recovery to
which such additional insured would be entitled under this policy if not named
as such additional insured. An additional insured named herein shall not be
held liable for any premium, deductible portion of any loss, or expense of any
nature on this policy or any extension thereof. Any other insurance held by an
additional insured shall not be required to contribute anything toward any loss
or expense covered by the insurance provided by this policy.
E. SUFFICIENCY OF INSURANCE:
The insurance limits required by City are not represented as being
sufficient to protect Consultant. Consultant is advised to confer with
Consultant's insurance broker to determine adequate coverage for Consultant.
13. CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
Consultant warrants that it is not a conflict of interest for Consultant to
perform the services required by this Agreement. Consultant may be required to
fill out a conflict of interest form if the services provided under this Agreement
require Consultant to make certain governmental,decisions or serve in a staff
capacity as defined in Title 2, Division 6, Section 18700 of the California Code of
'Regulations.
14. PROHIBITION AGAINST TRANSFERS:
Consultant shall not assign, sublease, hypothecate, or transfer this
Agreement, or any interest therein, directly or indirectly, by operation of law or
otherwise, without prior written consent of City. Any attempt to do so without
said consent shall be null and void, and any assignee, sublessee, hypothecate or
transferee shall acquire no right or interest by reason of such attempted
assignment, hypothecation or transfer. However, claims for money by
Consultant from City under this Agreement.may be assigned to a bank, trust
company or other financial institution without prior written consent. Written
notice of such assignment shall be promptly furnished to City by Consultant.
The sale, assignment, transfer or other disposition of any of the issued and
outstanding capital stock of Consultant, or of the interest of any general partner
or joint venturer or syndicate member or cotenant, if Consultant is a partnership
or joint venture or syndicate or cotenancy, which shall result in changing the
control of Consultant, shall be construed as an assignment of this Agreement.
Control means fifty percent (50%) or more of the voting power of the
corporation.
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15. SUBCONTRACTOR APPROVAL:
Unless prior written consent from City is obtained, only those people and
subcontractors whose names are included in this Agreement shall be used in the
performance of this Agreement.
In the event that Consultant employs subcontractors, such subcontractors
shall be required to furnish proof of workers' compensation insurance and shall
also be required to carry general, automobile and professional liability insurance
in reasonable conformity to the insurances carried by Consultant. In addition,
any work or services subcontracted hereunder shall be subject to each provision
of this Agreement.
16. PERMITS AND LICENSES:
Consultant, at his/her sole expense, shall obtain and maintain during the
term of this Agreement, all appropriate permits, certificates and licenses
including, but not limited to, a City Business License, that may be required in
connection with the performance of services hereunder.
17. REPORTS:
A. Each and every report, draf t, work product, map, record and other
document, hereinafter collectively referred to as "Report", reproduced, prepared
or caused to be prepared by Consultant pursuant to or in connection with this
Agreement, shall be the exclusive property of City. Consultant shall not
copyright any Report required by this Agreement and shall execute appropriate
documents to assign to City the copyright to Reports created pursuant to this
Agreement. Any Report, information and data acquired or required by this
Agreement shall become the property of City, and all publication rights are
reserved to City. Consultant may retain a copy of any report furnished to the
City pursuant to this Agreement.
B. All Reports prepared by Consultant may be used by City in
execution or implementation of:
(1) The original Project for which Consultant was hired;
(2) Completion of the original Project by others;
(3) Subsequent additions to the original project; and/or
(4) Other City projects as appropriate.
C. Consultant shall, at such tinle'and in such form as City may
require, furnish reports concerning the status of services required under this
Agreement.
D. All Reports required to be-provided by this Agreement shall be
printed on recycled paper. All Reports shall be copied on both sides of the paper
except for one original, which shall be single sided.
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E. No Report, information or other data given to or prepared or
assembled by Consultant pursuant to this .Agreement shall be made available to.
any individual or organization by Consultant without prior approval by City.
F. Electronic and hard copies of Consultant's work product shall
constitute the Project deliverables. Plans t:o be in CAD and PDF formats, and
other documents to be in Microsoft Word and PDF formats. City holds
Consultant harmless for any modifications to the documents.
18. RECORDS:
Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to
sales; costs, expenses, receipts and other such information required by City that
relate to the performance of services under this Agreement.
Consultant shall maintain adequate records of services provided in
sufficient detail to permit an evaluation of services. All such records shall be
maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and
shall be clearly identified and readily accessible. Consultant shall provide free
access to such books and records to the representatives of City or its designees at
all proper times, and gives City the right to examine and audit same, and to
make transcripts there from as necessary, and to allow inspection of all work,
data, documents, proceedings and activities related to this Agreement. Such
records, together with supporting documents, shall be kept separate from other
documents and records and shall be maintained for a period of three (3) years
after receipt of final payment.
If supplemental examination or audit of the records is necessary due to
concerns raised by City's preliminary examination or audit of records, and the
City's supplemental examination or audit: of the records discloses a failure to
adhere to appropriate internal financial controls, or other breach of contract or
failure to act in good faith, then Consultant shall reimburse City for all
reasonable costs and expenses associated with the supplemental examination or
audit.
19. NOTICES:
All notices, demands, requests or approvals to be given under this
Agreement shall be given in writing and conclusively shall be deemed served
when delivered personally or on the second business day after the deposit
thereof in the United States Mail, postagE' prepaid, registered or certified,
addressed as hereinafter
provided.
All notices, demands, requests, or approvals from Consultant to City shall
be addressed to City at:
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City of Cupertino
10300 Torre Ave.
Cupertino CA 95014
Attention: Chad Mosley
All notices, demands, requests, or approvals from City to Consultant shall
be addressed to Consultant at:
HMH Engineers, Inc..
1570 Oakland Road
San Jose, CA 95131
Attention: Zeferino Jimenez
20. TERMINATION:
In the event Consultant fails or refuses to perform any of the provisions
hereof at the time and in the manner required hereunder, Consultant shall be
deemed in default in the performance of-this Agreement. If such default is not
cured within the time specified after receipt by Consultant from City of written
notice of default, specifying the nature of such default and the steps necessary to
cure such default, City may terminate the Agreement forthwith by giving to the
Consultant written notice thereof.
City shall have the option, at its sole discretion and without cause, of
terminating this Agreement by giving seven (7) days' prior written notice to
Consultant as provided herein. Upon termination of this Agreement, each party
shall pay to the other party that portion of compensation specified in this
Agreement that is earned and unpaid prior to the effective date of termination.
In the event of termination, Consultant shall deliver to City, copies of all
reports, documents, and other work performed by Consultant under this
Agreement.
21. COMPLIANCES:
Consultant shall comply with all state or federal laws and all ordinances,
rules and regulations enacted or issued by City, including any applicable
provisions of the Labor Code
22. CONFLICT OF LAW:
This Agreement shall be interpreted under, and enforced by the laws of
the State of California excepting any choice of law rules which may direct the
application of laws of another jurisdiction. The Agreement and obligations of the
parties are subject to all valid laws, orders, rules, and regulations of the
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authorities having jurisdiction over this Agreement (or the successors of those
authorities.)
Any suits brought pursuant to thi.r;.Agreement shall be filed with the
courts of the County of Santa Clara, State of California.
23. ADVERTISEMENT:
Consultant shall not post, exhibit, display or allow to be posted, exhibited,
displayed any signs, advertising, show bills, lithographs, posters or cards of any
kind pertaining to the services performed under this Agreement unless prior
written approval has been secured from city to do otherwise.
24. WAIVER:
A waiver by City of any breach of any term, covenant, or condition
contained herein shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of
the same or any other term, covenant, or condition contained herein, whether of
the same or a different character.
22. INTEGRATED CONTRACT:
This Agreement represents the full and complete understanding of every
kind or nature whatsoever between the parties hereto, and all preliminary
negotiations and agreements of whatsoever kind or nature are merged herein.
No verbal agreement or implied covenant shall be held to vary the provisions
hereof. Any modification of this Agreement will be effective only by written
execution signed by both City and Consultant.
25. GIFTS:
A. Consultant is familiar with City's j:)rohibition against the acceptance of
any gift by a City officer or designated er.nployee, which prohibition is found in
City Administrative Procedures.
B. Consultant agrees not to offer any City officer or designated employee any
gift prohibited by the Administrative Procedures.
C. The offer or giving of any prohibited gift shall constitute a material breach
of this Agreement by Consultant. In addition to any other remedies, City may
have in law or equity, City may terminate this Agreement for such breach as
provided in Section 19 of this Agreement:.
26. INSERTED'PROVISIONS:
Each provision and clause required.by law to be inserted into the
Agreement shall be deemed to be enacted herein, and the Agreement shall be
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read and enforced as though each were included herein. If through mistake or
otherwise, any such provision is not inserted or is not correctly inserted, the
Agreement shall be amended to make such insertion on application by either
party.
27. CAPTIONS:
The captions in this Agreement are for convenience only, are not a part of
the Agreement and in no way affect, limit': or amplify the terms or provisions of
this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused the Agreement to be
executed.
CONSULTANT CITY OF CUPERTINO
A Municipal Corporation
HMH Erigineers; inc:.
By 13y
Timm Borden, Director of Public Works
Name&mma)aT. Ha ')mDto
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Tax I.D. No.:C4..232(9 27
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Address: 150 Ctt.?J 6-D C1 RJ
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Carol Korade, City Attorney
,ATTEST:
r Grace Schmidt, City Clerk
Contract Amount: $60,000.00
Pkccount No. : 215-9620-9300 /3 /
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF !SERVICES
CONSULTANT shall perform professional services as detailed in the following sections related
to the design, bidding and construction for of the Monta Vista Storm Drain Project, located on
Orange Avenue, between McClellan Rd. and Granada Ave., and on Byrne Avenue,between
McClellan Rd. and Granada Ave., in Cupertino.
SECTION 1. GENERAL
A. General PROJECT Description: The PROJECT involves current design drawing review
and verification, construction document preparation based on the current design
drawings,bid support, and construction administration services and completion of As-
Built drawings for the Monta Vista Storm Drain project. The project includes the
installation of a storm drain main line on Orange Avenue and on Byrne Avenue and the
installation of drop inlets with laterals connected to the main lines. The project does not
include the installation of surface improvements other than swales to direct flow to the
new drop inlets. The amount available for construction of the PROJECT,including
bidding and price escalations,but excludjizg compensation to CONSULTANT,
construction management CONSULTANT is approximately ($550,000) FIVE HUNDRED
FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ("CONS'T'RUCTION BUDGET").
B. General Performance Requirements:
1. The performance of all services by CONSULTANT shall be to the satisfaction of
the CITY, in accordance with the Express terms hereof, including but not limited
to the terms set out in detail in this scope of services and the standard of care
provisions contained in this AGREEMENT.
2. The CITY's Department of Public Works shall manage the PROJECT and this
AGREEMENT. CONSULTANT shall receive final direction from the CITY's
Director of Public Works or his/her authorized designee (hereinafter collectively
"CITY") only. The CITY shall resolve any conflicting direction from other
groups, departments or agencies.
3. CONSULTANT shall coordinate this scope of services with the CITY as well as
with other CITY CONSULTANTs and contractors, as needed or as directed by
the CITY. CONSULTANT shall schedule meeting and prepare meeting agendas
and minutes for all PROJECT meetings during the design phase under the scope
of work. All minutes of meetings are due to the CITY within five (5) working
days after the meeting. CONSUL'T'ANT shall provide copies of such
documentation to the CITY, and as directed by the CITY, to other appropriate
agencies and entities. CONSULTANT shall coordinate all responses to
comments through the CITY.
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4. CONSULTANT shall designate and provide to the CITY the names of their team
members for the PROJECT. The team members shall be satisfactory to the CITY.
CONSULTANT shall not substitute any team members without the prior approval
of the CITY.
5. CONSULTANT's services shall be performed as expeditiously as is consistent
with professional skill and care and the orderly process of the work. The
schedule for the performance included in EXHIBIT B, may be adjusted by mutual
agreement.
6. CONSULTANT shall manage its.;UBCONSULTANTS, and administer the
PROJECT. CONSULTANT shall consult with the CITY, research applicable
design criteria, and communicate with members of the PROJECT team.
7. When the CITY determines that t -e PROJECT requirements have been
sufficiently identified, CONSULTANT shall prepare and update a PROJECT
schedule for the CITY at the beginning of each TASK as defined in SECTION 2-
"TASK" of this EXHIBIT A. The PROJECT schedule shall identify milestone
dates for decisions required of the CITY, design services furnished by
CONSULTANT and CONSULTA]VT's SUBCONSULTANTS, dates of reviews
and approvals required by all governmental agencies that have jurisdiction over
the PROJECT, deliverables to be furnished by CONSULTANT, completion of
documentation provided by CONSULTANT, commencement of construction
and substantial completion of the construction of the PROJECT, and as identified
in the exhibits under this AGREEMENT.
8. CONSULTANT shall submit construction documents to the CITY, according to
SECTION 2—"TASKS", of this EXHIBIT A for purposes of evaluation and
approval by the CITY. The CITY including the Department of Public Works
Engineering and City Facilities will review the documents during each phase.
CONSULTANT will meet with the CITY for progress review at various stages of
the PROJECT. CONSULTANT will be responsible for causing the appropriate
SUBCONSULTANT(S) to attend any meetings included in this SCOPE OF
SERVICES. CONSULTANT shall make revisions to the construction documents
as required for each task in a timely manner.
9. CONSULTANT shall assist the CITY, as requested by the CITY, in connection
with the CITY's responsibility for filing documents required for the approval of
governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the PROJECT.
10. CONSULTANT shall prepare and present to the CITY an Organization Chart,
Directory, and Communication Flow Chart.
C. Estimate of Probable Construction Cost: CONSULTANT shall be responsible to design
the PROJECT and provide an Estimate of Probable Construction Cost consistent with the
following procedures and requirements.
1. CONSULTANT shall be responsible for designing the PROJECT so that the
Estimate of Probable Construction Cost is less than or equal to the
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CONSTRUCTION BUDGET established by the CITY for the PROJECT. The Project
Construction Budget shall be provided by the CONSULTANT as a summary sheet
with submittal of each required Estimate of Probable Construction Cost,showing
comparisons of cost evolution for the PROJECT. As the design process progresses
CONSULTANT shall update and refine the Estimate of Probable Construction
Cost as required in SECTION 2- "SCOPE OF SERVICES" of this EXHIBIT A.
CONSULTANT shall advise the CITY in writing of any adjustments to previous
Estimates of Probable Construction Cost indicated by changes in PROJECT
requirements or general market conditions.
2. Should the Estimate of Probable Construction Cost exceed the CONSTRUCTION
BUDGET, CONSULTANT shall, 61uring the design phases of the project, revise,
without additional cost to the CITY, the design documents and/or Construction
Documents incorporating scope and quality changes to reduce the estimated
costs for construction, to within the CONSTRUCTION BUDGET.
CONSULTANT shall make changes only as approved by the CITY in writing.
Reductions in scope may be required to meet the CITY's budget, and the CITY
will not unreasonably withhold permission for such reductions in scope order
for the CONSULTANTS to meet the budget. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to
the extent the Estimate of Probable Construction Cost exceeds the
CONSTRUCTION BUDGET due to design or budget changes, initiated and
authorized by the CITY which are beyond CONSULTANT's control, any
changes required in the design documents, shall be considered as Additional
Services as noted in EXHIBIT C of'this AGREEMENT.
3. In preparing the Estimate of Probable Construction Cost, CONSULTANT, in
consultation with the CITY, shall do each of the following: (a) include
contingencies for design,bidding, and price escalations to determine which
materials, equipment, component systems and type of construction are to be
included in the PROJECT, and (b) make reasonable adjustments and/or to value
engineer various items in all required submittal cost estimates of the PROJECT,
including alternate bids, in order to adjust the estimated construction cost to be
less than or equal to the CONSTRUCTION BUDGET.
4. If bidding has not commenced within 90 days after CONSULTANT submits the
Construction Documents to the CITY, CONSULTANT shall adjust the Estimate
of Probable Construction Cost to reflect changes in the general level of prices in
the construction industry. This will be an additional service.
5. CONSULTANT shall identify, develop and incorporate into the Construction
Documents "Add or Deduct Alternate" construction cost elements that may be
chosen to meet the City's budget. Alternates shall be approved by the CITY
before being incorporated into they Construction Documents.
6. Should the lowest responsive bid exceed the CONSTRUCTION BUDGET by
more than fifteen percent(15%), CONSULTANT shall, if directed by the CITY,
submit without additional cost to the CITY, revised Construction Documents
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reflecting changes, approved by the CITY, to reduce the Construction Costs to
within the CONSTRUCTION BUDGET. The CITY acknowledges that the
CONSULTANT does not control market conditions and agrees that they may
allow reductions in scope in order,to meet the CITY's construction budget.
SECTION 2. TASKS
Task 1: Project Familiarization and Field Verification:
CONSULTANT shall review all documents provided by the City to become familiar with the
project and status of the design. The electronic files provided by the City shall be checked for
compatibility with CONSULTANT's software. CONSULTANT shall meet with City to review
previous design and discuss final plans requirements.
CONSULTANT's team (Project Principal, Project Manager and Designer) and the City shall
complete a site walk. The full project work area shall be reviewed to determine current site
conditions and compare them to the current design drawings. The scope of the final design
shall be determined. Differences in the design drawings provided by the City and the current
site conditions shall be noted for CONSULTANT to work into the final design.
This task includes 2 meetings with City, as listed above.
Task 2: Supplemental Survey and Verification:
CONSULTANT"s surveyors shall conduct a limited field topographic survey of both streets,
spot elevations will be taken to compare to the elevations on the design provided by the City.
CONSULTANT shall use the same basis of elevation as was used on the provide design Survey.
It is assumed that the design provided by the City, from the previous firm are accurate. If
discrepancies are found, CONSULTANT shall immediately contact the City to discuss how to
proceed.
CONSULTANT shall contact local public utilities companies (gas, electric, water, telephone,
cable TV, etc.) to obtain current block maps of the existing utilities within the project area on
both streets. This information will be shown on the base sheets.
With the survey information and utility information CONSULTANT shall modify the CAD files
to be the new base for final construction drawings.
Task 3: Prepare Construction Documents and Cost Estimate:
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CONSULTANT shall prepare final plans and specifications for the project. The CONSULTANT
shall provide a 95% submittal for City review and a 100% submittal for bidding purposes. 95%
submittal shall consist of 1 full size set(22" x 34") and 2- 1/2 size sets and a pdf of the plans, 3.
printed copies and a pdf of the technical specifications. 100% submittal shall consist of 1 full
size stamped and signed set of plans, 2- 1/2 size sets and a pdf, the technical specifications will
be 3 printed copies, a pdf and a word copy.
Plan shall contain the following information at a minimum: plans sheet size shall be 22" x 34"
and scalable at 1/2 size 11" x 17"
1. Plan layout
2. Profile of existing ground surface and underground utilities
3. Special detail and enlargements of areas to provide required clarity
4. Cupertino Standard Detail
Technical specifications shall be prepared by CONSULTANT to cover all work in the project.
The City shall provide the "front-end" documents. CONSULTANT shall estimate quantities for
the bid schedule and provide an estimate of probable construction cost. The cost estimate shall
be provided with the 95% submittal. CONSULTANT will provide a storm drain calculation
review letter stating their opinion on the adequacy of the proposed storm drain system.
The CONSULTANT shall determine if a State's "Construction General Permit" and
"Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is required for the project. If it is determined
that a SWPPP is required for the project, the City shall require the Contractor to provide the
SWPPP and all requirements, CONSULTANT shall provide a technical provisions section to
specify the work required of the Contractor. The City's "Blueprint for a Clean Bay" shall serve
as the erosion control plan for the project.
This task includes 1 meeting with City, to review comments from 95% submittal. There are 2
conference calls anticipated for this phase.
Task 4: Bid and Construction Administration Services:
Bid phase services shall require the CONSULTANT to attend a pre-bid conference and provide
an overview of the project to prospective bidders. CONSULTANT shall assist in preparing
addendums as necessary;this may require in-house research, analysis and answering questions
and RFIs during the bidding period.
Construction phase service shall require the CONSULTANT to attend the pre-construction
conference with the City, Contractor and City Construction Management Firm(CM).
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CONSULTANT shall assist the CM during consh-uction by providing submittal reviews,
response to RFIs, review and assists in Contract Change Order preparation when necessary and
other assistance as needed to complete the construction.
This task shall include the following items:
• Respond to bidder questions by assisting CITY with Addendum issuing.(1 budgeted)
• Attend Pre-Bid Meeting, make presentation on project scope (1 budgeted)
• Review Shop Drawings and/or Material Submittals (6 budgeted)
• Respond to RFI's (5 budgeted)
• Assist in Change Order review and preparation(2 budgeted)
• Attend job site meeting (2 budgeted)
Task 5: Preparation of As-Built Drawings:
CONSULTANT shall prepare As-Built drawings base on the Contractors set of construction
drawing mark ups and any RFIs and other documents that modify the original construction
documents. CONSULTANT shall submit 1 full size set(stamped and Signed) and a pdf and
CAD of the As-Builts.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
CONSULTANT Services beyond the work in these tasks may be provided by
CONSULTANT as Additional Services only if such Additional Services are authorized in
writing by the CITY in advance. An Additional services amount of FIVE THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($5,000.00) is made a part of this agreement. Additional services may be paid
for as a negotiated maximum not to exceed amount or by a time and materials cost
accounting with a maximum not to exceed.
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EXHIBIT B
SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
CONSULTANT shall complete all work by March 31, 2015.
The following sets forth the distribution of CONSULTANT's Schedule of Performance for each
project. The CITY may approve in writing the extension of any milestone date set in this
Exhibit.
Task: Description Completion
Schedule
Task #1: Project Familiarization and Field Verification 3 weeks after
Notice to
Proceed (NTP)
Task#2 Supplemental Survey and Verif=ication 4 weeks after
Notice to
Proceed (NTP)
Task #3 Prepare Construction Documents and Cost Estimate 12 weeks after
Notice to
Proceed (NTP)
Task#4 Bid Period and Construction Administration Services Start at issuance
of
advertisement
_ to bid project
Task#5 Prepare As-Builts Drawings 3 weeks after
receipt of
Contractor's
mark-ups of
drawings
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EXHIBIT C
COMPENSATION
A. Maximum Compensation.
The CITY agrees to compensate CONSULTANT for professional services performed in
accordance with the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT. The maximum amount of
compensation to be paid to CONSULTANT under this AGREEMENT, including both payment
for professional services, additional services and reimbursable expenses, shall not exceed Sixty
Five THOUSAND DOLLARS ($65,000). CONSULTANT agrees that it shall perform all of the
services set forth in Exhibit A of this AGREEMENT, except for additional services required
pursuant to Section 2, TASKS and inclusive of reimbursable expenses, for the maximum not to
exceed amount of Sixty Five THOUSAND DOLLARS ($ 65,000). The maximum amount of
Additional Services are authorized under Section G of this EXHIBIT C is FIVE THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($5,000).
B. Method of Payment
For Task Nos. 1 through 5 CONSULTANT shall, during the term of this AGREEMENT, havoice
the CITY monthly based upon a percentage of completion of each milestone set forth below in
the Payment Schedule (Schedule D below) for services performed, and reimbursable expenses
incurred if applicable, in completing that milestone under this AGREEMENT. (Hereinafter
"Invoice.") Provided CONSULTANT has completed the services and incurred the reimbursable
expenses covered by the Invoice in accordance with the provisions of this AGREEMENT, as
determined by the CITY, the CITY shall pay CONSULTANT the amount shown on the Invoice
within thirty (30) working days of receipt of the Invoice.
The Invoice shall be based on the percentage of milestone completed, and it shall describe the
topics and tasks completed during the Invoice period in accordance with the Budget Schedule
and Payment Schedule set forth below. The Invoice shall list work completed and reimbursable
expenses if applicable, in accordance with the Budget Schedule and Payment Schedule set forth
below. CONSULTANT also shall include suppo-rting documents for any reimbursable
expenses. The Invoice shall also show the total to be paid for the Invoice period.
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C. Budget Schedule
The Budget Schedule for this AGREEMENT shall be as follows:
Task
Task Description Compensation
Task #1: Project Familiarization and Field Verification $5,000
Task#2: Supplemental Survey and Verification $ 1.0,000
Task#3: Construction Documents and Cost Estimate $35,000
Task #4: Bid Period and Construction Administration Services $5,000
Task #5: Prepare As-Built Drawings $5,000
Additional Services $5,000
TOTAL $65,000
CONSULTANT shall not exceed any of the specified budget amounts for any Task without prior
written authorization from the CITY: The CITY may approve in writing the transfer of budget
amounts between any of the Tasks listed above Provided the total AGREEMENT amount does
not exceed Sixty Five THOUSAND DOLLARS ($65,000).
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D. Payment Schedule
The Payment Schedule for this AGREEMENT shall be as follows:
TASK MILESTONI? PERCENT OF TASK
COMPENSATION PAID
UPON COMPLETION OF
MILESTONE
Task #1 - Project Familiarization and Field Verification 100%
Task #2- Supplemental Survey and Verification 100%
70%
Task #3- Construction Documents and Cost Estimate
95%PS&E and estimate of probable construction costs 70%
Constructions PS&E 30%
Task #4- Bid Period and Construction Administration Services
Completion of Bid Period 30%
Construction completion 70%
Task #5-Prepare As-Built Drawings
100%
Additional Services
Pursuant to Subsection G
below
E. SubCONSULTANT Services.
CONSULTANT is directly responsible for any payment for SUBCONSULTANT work on this
PROJECT. SUBCONSULTANT work on this PROJECT is included in the Budget Schedule
shown above and shall be billed to the CITY by CONSULTANT as part of the Basic Services.
F. Reimbursable expenses.
Reimbursable expenses are included in CONSULTANT's lump sum compensation, including,
but not limited to, any expenses related to CONSULTANT's internal plan checks, CAD test
prints, 81/2" x 11" copies or fax copies. Plotting and Printing for public distribution will be the
responsibility of the CITY. There are no separate reimbursable expenses for Basic Services
performed under Tasks 1-5 of EXHIBIT A.
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G. Additional Services.
CONSULTANT shall not perform Additional Services without prior written authorization of
the CITY. Additional Services shall be separately negotiated to be paid on a lump sum or a time
and material basis at the rates set forth herein, as authorized by the CITY. The CITY has set
aside the sum of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS (.$' 5,000) for the payment of Additional Services.
The CITY shall not authorize and CONSULTANT shall not perform any Additional Services
that result in charges in excess of the above amount.
CONSULTANT shall submit an Invoice to the CITY for payment on a monthly basis for
authorized Additional Services rendered duririg he previous month. In the event Additional
Services are authorized, CONSULTANT shall submit Invoices in accordance with the
CONSULTANT hourly rate schedule attached to this EXHIBIT C. The rates shown in the
EXHIBIT C-1 sall stay in effect during the full term of the contract. The CITY shall pay
Additional Services Invoices as provided in this EXHIBIT C.
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EXHIBIT C-1
CHARGE RATIE; SCHEDULE
Professional & Office
Civil Engineering or Land Surveying Manager $ 166 per hour
Senior Civil Engineering or Land Surveying Manager $ 190 per hour
Land Development Manager $ 166-240 per hr
Senior Planner $ 190 per hour
Senior Civil Engineer, Land Surveyor, or Landscape Architect $ 148 per hour
Design Specialist $ 140-180 per hr
Project Planner $ 156 per hour
Project Civil Engineer, Land Surveyor, or Landscape Architect $ 138 per hour
Project Arborist $ 136 per hour
Engineer, Planner, Surveyor, or Landscape Designer $ 130 per hour
Assistant Engineer, Surveyor, Planner, or Landscape Designer $ 120 per hour
Junior Engineer, Surveyor, Planner, or Landscape Designer $ 110 per hour
Senior Technician $ 126 per hour
Project Technician $ 116 per hour
Technician $ 106 per hour
Assistant Technician $ 98 per hour
Junior Technician $ 82 per hour
Project Support Staff $ 80 per hour
Field Services
2-Man Field Crew $216 per hour
3-Man Field Crew $282 per hour
1-Man Field Crew $ 150 per hour
Senior Field Engineer $ 140 per hour
Miscellcaneous
Velum or Bond CADD Plot $ 4 per plot
CADD Plot $ 15 per plot
Color Plot $ 55 per plot
Principals are Charged at$200.00 to $340.00 per hour
Printing, Reproductions & Materials at Cost, Plus, 20%
Transportation at Cost, including mileage based upon IRS rates
Other Outside Services at Cost, Plus 20%
Rates are subject to adjustment July 1, 2014.