98-110 BSA Architects, Senior Center •
82991
Standard Form of Agreement Between
Owner and Architect
AGREEMENT
made as of the Twenty -Fifth day of September in the year of Nineteen Hundred and Ninety- Eight.
Between the Owner: City of Cupertino
(Name and address) City Hall - Department of Parks and Recreations
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014 -3366
and the Architect:
(Name and address)
BSA Architects
A California Corporation
350 Pacific Avenue, 3rd floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
For the following Project:
(Include detailed description of Project, location, address and scope.)
Programming, schematic design and design development services for the renovation / expansion
or full replacement of the Cupertino Seniors Center, located at 21251 Stevens Creek Blvd. at
Mary Street. The overall program will be approximately 14,000 square feet with related site
improvements. For phase two of this project, this agreement can be amended to incorporate the
remaining services for construction documents, bid phase and construction administration
outlined herein.
The Owner and Architect agree as set forth below.
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND ARCHITECT
ARTICLE 1
ARCHITECT'S RESPONSIBILITIES
1.1 ARCHITECT'S SERVICES
1.1.1 The Architect's services consist of those services performed by the Architect, Architect's employees and
Architect's consultants as enumerated in Articles 2 and 3 of tF.is Agreement and any other services included in Article
12.
1.1.2 The Architect's services shall be performed as expeditiously as is consistent with professional skill and care
and the orderly progress of the Work. Upon request of the Owner, the Architect shall submit for the Owner's
approval a schedule for the performance of the Architect's services which may be adjusted as the Project proceeds,
and shall include allowances for periods of time required for the Owner's review and for approval of submissions by
authorities having jurisdiction over the Project. Time limits established by this schedule approved by the Owner
shall not, except for reasonable cause, be exceeded by the Architect or Owner.
1.1.3 The services covered by this Agreement are subject to the time limitations contained in Subparagraph
11.5.1.
ARTICLE 2
SCOPE OF ARCHITECTS BASIC SERVICES
2.0 DEFINITION
2.0.1 The Architect's Basic Services consist of those described in Paragraphs 2.2 through 2.6 and any other
services identified in Article 12 as part of Basic Services, and include normal structural, mechanical and electrical
engineering services.
2.1 PROGRAMMING, ASSESSMENT AND PRELIiYIINARY DESIGN PHASE
2.1.1 The architect shall meet with appointed City staff and other representatives of the senior center to review all
efforts related to this project to date. They shall work with said representatives to review and refine the building
space program, site constraints and project goals.
2.1.2 The architect shall prepare a written program document documenting the existing spaces and new space
needs.
2.1.3 The architect shall document and assess the existing building, using existing plan documents as provided by
the owner as the basis for the documentation, supplemented by limited field measurements. The assessment shall
include seismic analysis, ADA analysis and review of the existing finishes, mechanical and electrical systems and
other features, including adjacent site areas.
2.1.4 This assessment and documentation shall be presented to the general membership of the senior center, the
Parks and Recreation Commission and the City Council.
2.1.5 Based on the approved program, the architect shall prepare a series of design alternatives for the two
options of renovating and expanding the existing building or tearing it down for replacement with an entirely new
structure.
2.1.6 The architect shall provide a preliminary estimate of construction costs for the two alternatives.
2.1.7 The preferred design options for each alternative, with comparative cost estimates and analysis shall be
presented by the architect to the three groups defined in item 2.1.4 above.
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2.2 SCHEMATIC DESIGN PHASE
2.2.1 The Architect shall provide a preliminary evaluation of the program as developed in the preliminary phase,
schedule and construction budget requirements, each in terms of the other, subject to the limitations set forth in
Subparagraph 5.2.1.
2.2.2 The Architect shall review with the Owner alternative approaches to design and construction of the Project.
2.2.3 Based on the mutually agreed -upon program, schedule and construction budget requirements, the Architect
shall prepare, for approval by the Owner, Schematic Design Documents consisting of the following:
Site Plan
Landscape Plan
Schematic Grading, Drainage and Utility Plan
Floor Plan
Representative Building Sections
Building Elevations
Preliminary Engineering Diagrams and/or System Descriptions
Outline Specifications
2.2.4 The Architect shall submit to the Owner a preliminary estimate of Construction Cost based on current area,
volume or other unit costs.
2.3 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE
2.3.1 Based on the approved Schematic Design Documents and any adjustments authorized by the Owner in the
program, schedule or construction budget, the Architect shall prepare, for approval by the Owner, Design
Development Documents consisting of the following drawings and other documents to fix and describe the size and
character of the Project as to architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical systems, materials and such other
elements as may be appropriate.
Building Code Analysis
Site Plans
Landscape and Preliminary Irrigation and Planting Plans
Grading, Drainage and Utility Plans
Representative Site Details
Floor Plans
Building Sections
Exterior Elevations
Representative Wall Sections and Related Details
Selected Interior Elevations and Enlarged Plans
Reflected Ceiling Plans
Preliminary Door, Window and Finish Schedules
Structural, Mechanical and Electrical Layouts, Schedules and Diagrams
Outline Specifications
2.3.2 The Architect shall submit to the Owner a more comprehensive Design Development estimate of
Construction Cost based on current area, volume or other unit costs.
2.4 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS PHASE - PHASE 2 -
2.4.1 Based on the approved Design Development Documents and any further adjustments in the scope or quality
of the Project or in the construction budget authorized by the Owner, the Architect shall prepare, for approval by the
Owner, Construction Documents consisting of Drawings and Specifications setting forth in detail the requirements
for the construction of the Project, including structural and energy calculations required by the local building
authority.
2.4.2 The Architect shall assist the Owner in the preparation of the necessary bidding information, bidding forms,
the Conditions of the Contract, and the form of Agreement between the Owner and Contractor. The Architect's
assistance shall be limited to advice on technical architectural matters and shall not include advice on legal or
insurance matters.
2.4.3 The Architect shall advise the Owner of any adjustments to previous preliminary estimates of Construction
Cost indicated by changes in requirements or general market conditions.
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2.4.4 The Architect shall assist the Owner in connection with the Owner's responsibility for filing documents
required for the approval of governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the Project. However, the Owner is
responsible for the payment of any costs related to the filing and processing of said documents.
2.5 BIDDING OR NEGOTIATION PHASE - PHASE 2 - N.I.
2.5.1 The Architect, following the Owner's approval of the Construction Documents and of the latest preliminary
estimate of Construction Cost, shall assist the Owner in obtaining bids or negotiated proposals and assist in awarding
and preparing contracts for construction.
2.6 CONSTRUCTION PHASE -- ADMINISTRATION OF THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT -
PHASE 2 -
2.6.1 The Architect's responsibility to provide Basic Services for the Construction Phase under this Agreement
commences with the award of the Contract for Construction and terminates at the earlier of the issuance to the Owner
of the fmal Certificate for Payment or 60 days after the date of Substantial Completion of the Work, unless extended
under the terms of Subparagraph 10.3.3.
2.6.2 The Architect shall provide administration of the Contract for Construction as set forth below.
2.6.3 Duties, responsibilities and limitations of authority of the Architect shall not be restricted, modified or
extended without written agreement of the Owner and Architect with consent of the Contractor, which consent shall
not be unreasonably withheld. The Owner shall be solely responsible for ensuring that any agreement between the
Owner and Contractor or any other party is in conformance with the terms and conditions contained in this
Agreement. If the agreement between the Owner and Contractor or any other agreement requires services of the
Architect beyond the Basic Services described in this Agreement, the Owner agrees that the Architect shall be
compensated for such services, if provided, as Additional Services.
2.6.4 The Architect shall be a representative of and shall advise and consult with the Owner (1) during con-
struction until fmal payment and release of bonds to the Contractor is due, and (2) as an Additional Service at the
Owner's direction from time to time during the correction period described in the Contract for Construction. The
Architect shall have authority to act on behalf of the Owner only to the extent provided in this Agreement unless
otherwise modified by written instrument.
2.6.5 The Architect shall visit the site at bi- weekly interva.s or as otherwise agreed by the Owner and Architect in
writing to become generally familiar with the progress and quality of the Work completed and to determine in
general if the Work is being performed in a manner indicating that the Work when completed will be in accordance
with the Contract Documents. However, the Architect shall not be required to make exhaustive or continuous on -site
inspections to check the quality or quantity of the Work. On the basis of on -site observations as an architect, the
Architect shall keep the Owner informed of the progress and quality of the Work. (More extensive site
representation may be agreed to as an Additional Service, as described in Paragraph 3.2).
2.6.6 The Architect shall not have control over or charge of and shall not be responsible for construction means,
methods, techniques, sequences or procedures, or for safety precautions and programs in connection with the Work,
since these are solely the Contractor's responsibility under the Contract for Construction. The Architect shall not be
responsible for the Contractor's schedules or failure to carry out the Work in accordance with the Contract
Documents. The Architect shall not have control over or charge of acts or omissions of the Contractor,
Subcontractors, or their agents or employees, or of any other persons performing portions of the Work.
2.6.7 The Architect shall at all times have access to the Work wherever it is in preparation or progress.
2.6.8 Except as may otherwise be provided in the Contract. Documents or when direct communications have been
specially authorized, the Owner, Contractor and Architect shall communicate through the Owner's Project Manager.
Communications by and with the Architect's consultants shall be through the Architect.
2.6.9 Based on the Architect's observations and evaluations of the Contractor's Applications for Payment, the
Architect shall review and the Project Manager shall certify the amounts due the Contractor.
2.6.10 The Architect's review of the Contractor's certification for payment shall constitute a representation to the
Owner, based on the Architect's observations at the site as provided in Subparagraph 2.6.5 and on the data
comprising the Contractor's Application for Payment, that the Work has progressed to the point indicated and that, to
the best of the Architect's knowledge, information and belief, quality of the Work is in accordance with the Contract
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2.6.11 The Architect shall have authority to recommend to the Project Manager that they reject Work which does
not conform to the Contract Documents. Whenever the Architect considers it necessary or advisable for
implementation of the intent of the Contract Documents, the Architect will have authority to require additional
inspection or testing of the Work in accordance with the provisions of the Contract Documents, whether or not such
Work is fabricated, installed or completed. However, neither this authority of the Architect nor a decision made in
good faith either to exercise or not to exercise such authority shall give rise to a duty or responsibility of the
Architect to the Contractor, Subcontractors, material and equipment suppliers, their agents or employees or other
persons performing portions of the Work.
2.6.12 The Architect shall review and take appropriate action upon those Shop Drawings, Product Data and
Samples required of the Contractor by the Construction Contract, but only for the limited purpose of checking for
general conformance with the visual design concept expressed in the Contract Documents. The Architect shall not
be responsible for any deviations between (1) the Shop Drawings or (2) the Contract Documents and field
conditions. The Architect's action shall be taken within 10 working days of receipt, with an additional 5 working
days for sub - consultant review, unless otherwise agreed upon in advance of any specific submittals. Review of such
submittals is not conducted for the purpose of determining the accuracy and completeness of other details such as
dimensions and quantities or for substantiating instructions fir installation or performance of equipment or systems
designed by the Contractor, all of which remain the responsibility of the Contractor to the extent required by the
Contract Documents. The Architect's review shall not constitute review of safety precautions or, unless otherwise
specifically stated by the Architect, of construction means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures. The
Architect's review of a specific item shall not indicate review of an assembly of which the item is a component.
When professional certification of performance characteristic s of materials, systems or equipment is required by the
Contract Documents, the Architect shall be entitled to rely upon such certification to establish that the materials,
systems or equipment will meet the performance criteria required by the Contract Documents.
2.6.13 The Architect shall prepare the necessary technical back -up information so that the City can prepare and
issue Change Orders and Construction Change Directives, with supporting documentation and data if deemed
necessary by the Architect as provided in Subparagraphs 3.1 1 and 3.3.3, for the Owner's approval and execution in
accordance with the Contract Documents, and may authorize minor changes in the Work not involving an adjustment
in the Contract Sum or an extension of the Contract Time which are not inconsistent with the intent of the Contract
Documents.
2.6.14 The Architect shall review the Work to dete rmin e advise the Project Manager on the date or dates of
Substantial Completion and the date of final completion, shall receive and forward to the Owner for the Owner's
review and records written warranties and related documents required by the Contract Documents and assembled by
the Contractor, and shall issue a final Certificate for Payment upon compliance with the requirements of the Contract
Documents.
2.6.15 The Architect shall interpret an decide review and advise the Project Manager on matters concerning
performance of the Owner and Contractor under the requirements of the Contract Documents on written request of
either the Owner or Contractor. The Architect's response to such requests shall be made with reasonable promptness
and within any time limits agreed upon.
2.6.16 Interpretations and decisions of the Architect shall be consistent with the intent of and reasonably inferable
from the Contract Documents and shall be in writing or in the form of drawings. - - • . • _ . - - -. - .
and initial decisions, the Architect shall endeavor to secure fa' - •. : - : - ,: • - :: - e - : - : : - ,
not show partiality to either, and shall not be liable for resu . - • . • . . - _ ..
faith.
2.6.17 The Architect's decisions on matters relating to aesthetic effect shall be final if consistent with the intent
expressed in thc Contract Documents
2.6.18 The Architect shall render written decisions within a reasonable time on all claims, disputes or other matters
in question between the Owner and Contractor relating to the execution or progress of the Work as provided in the
Contract Documents.
2.6.19 The Architect's decisions on claims, disputes or other matters, including those in question between the
Owner and Contractor, except for those relating to aesthetic effect as provided in Subparagraph 2.6.17, may be
subject to arbitration dispute resolution as provided in this Agreement and in the Contract Documents.
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ARTICLE 3
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
3.1 GENERAL
3.1.1 The services described in this Article 3 are not included in Basic Services unless so identified in Article 12,
and they shall be paid for by the Owner as provided in this Agreement, in addition to the compensation for Basic
Services. The services described under Paragraphs 3.2 and 3.4 may be provided if authorized or confirmed in
writing by the Owner and Architect. If services described under Contingent Additional Services in Paragraph 3.3 are
required due to circumstances beyond the Architect's control, the Architect shall notify the Owner prior to
commencing such services. If the Owner deems that such services described under Paragraph 3.3 are not required,
the Owner shall give prompt written notice to the Architect. If the Owner indicates in writing that all or part of such
Contingent Additional Services are not required, the Architect shall have no oblgation to provide those services.
3.2 PROJECT REPRESENTATION BEYOND BASIC SERVICES
3.2.1 If more extensive representation at the site than is described in Subparagraph 2.6.5 is required, the Architect
shall provide one or more Project Representatives to assist in carrying out such additional on -site responsibilities.
3.21 Project Representatives shall be selected, employed and directed by the Architect, and the Architect shall be
of Projcct Representatives shall be described in thc edition of AIA Document B352 currcnt as of thc date of this,
Agreement, unless otherwise agreed.
3.2.3 The furnishing of such project representation shall not modify the rights, responsibilities or obligations of
the Architect as described elsewhere in this Agreement.
3.3 CONTINGENT ADDITIONAL SERVICES
3.3.1 Making revisions in Drawings, Specifications or other documents when such revisions are:
.1 inconsistent with approvals or instructions previously given by the Owner, including revisions
made necessary by adjustments in the Owner's program or Project budget;
.2 required by the enactment, interpretation or revision of codes, laws or regulations subsequent to
the preparation of such documents; or
.3 due to changes required as a result of the Owner's failure to render decisions in a timely manner.
3.3.2 Providing services required because of significant changes in the Project including, but not limited to, size,
quality, complexity, the Owner's schedule, or the method of bidding or negotiating and contracting for construction,
except for services required under Subparagraph 5.2.5.
3.33 Preparing Drawings, Specifications and other documentation and supporting data, evaluating Contractor's
proposals, and providing other services in connection with Owner generated Change Orders and Construction
Change Directives.
3.3.4 Providing services in connection with evaluating substitutions proposed by the Contractor and making
subsequent revisions to Drawings, Specifications and other documentation resulting therefrom.
3.3.5 Providing consultation concerning replacement of Work damaged by fire or other cause during con-
struction, and furnishing services required in connection with the replacement of such Work.
3.3.6 Providing services made necessary by the default of the Contractor, by major defects or deficiencies in the
Work of the Contractor, or by failure of performance of either the Owner or Contractor under the Contract for
Construction.
3.3.7 Providing services in evaluating an extensive number of claims submitted by the Contractor or others in
connection with the Work.
3.3.8 Providing services in connection with a public hearing, arbitration proceeding or legal proceeding except
where the Architect is party thereto.
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3.3.9 Preparing documents for alternate, separate or sequential bids or providing services in connection with
bidding, negotiation or construction prior to the completion of the Construction Documents Phase.
3.4 OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL SERVICES
3.4.1 Providing design and documentation services for off -site civil improvements including but not limited to
utilities, public works and signalization.
3.4.2 Providing financial feasibility or other special studies.
3.4.3 Providing planning surveys, site evaluation or comparative studies of prospective sites.
3.4.4 Providing special surveys, environmental studies and submissions required for approvals of governmental
authorities or others having jurisdiction over the Project.
3.4.5 Providing services relative to future facilities, systems and equipment.
3.4.6 Providing services to investigate existing conditions or facilities or to make measured drawings thereof.
3.4.7 Providing services to verify the accuracy of drawing; or other information furnished by the Owner.
3.4.8 Providing coordination of construction performed by separate contractors or by the Owner's own forces and
coordination of services required in connection with construction performed and equipment supplied by the Owner.
3.4:9 Providing services in connection with the work of a construction manager or separate consultants retained
by thc Owner.
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3.4.12 Providing analyses of owning and operating costs.
3.4.13 Providing interior design and other similar services required for or in connection with the selection, pro-
curement or installation of furniture, furnishings and related equipment.
3.4.14 Providing services for planning tenant or rental spaces.
3.4.15 Making investigations, inventories of materials or equipment, or valuations and detailed appraisals of
existing facilities.
3.4.16 Work • in connection with the requirements of Owner's agents, representatives, vendors; i.e. bankers, in-
surance company, etc. Proposed language for any certificates or certifications requested of the Architect shall be
submitted to the Architect for review and approval at least 15 days prior to the date on which they are needed by the
Owner or due to be submitted to others. The Owner shall not request and the Architect shall not be required to
execute certificates or certifications which would require knowledge or services beyond the scope of this Agreement
or which would impose on the Architect obligations which exceed the standard of care.
3.4.17 Providing assistance in the utilization of equipment or systems such as testing, •,
preparation of operation and maintenance manuals, training personnel for operating and maintenance, and
consultation during operation.
3.4.18 Providing services after issuance to the Owner of the final Certificate for Payment, or in the absence of a
final Certificate for Payment, more than 60 days after the date of Substantial Completion of the Work.
3.4.19 Providing services of consultants for other than architectural, landscape, kitchen, signage, civil, structural,
mechanical and electrical engineering portions of the Project provided as a part of Basic Services.
3.4.20 Providing any other services not otherwise included in this Agreement or not customarily furnished in
accordance with generally accepted architectural practice.
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ARTICLE 4
OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
4.1 The Owner shall provide full information regarding requirements for the Project, including a program which
shall set forth the Owner's objectives, schedule, constraints and criteria, including space requirements and
relationships, flexibility, expandability, special equipment, systems and site requirements.
4.2 The Owner shall establish and update an overall budget for the Project, including the Construction Cost, the
Owner's other costs and reasonable contingencies related to all of these costs.
4.3 If requested by the Architect, the Owner shall furnish evidence that financial arrangements have been made
to fulfill the Owner's obligations under this Agreement.
4.4 The Owner shall designate a representative authorized to act on the Owner's behalf with respect to the
Project. The Owner or such authorized representative shall render decisions in a timely manner pertaining to
documents submitted by the Architect in order to avoid unreasonable delay in the orderly and sequential progress of
the Architect's services.
4.5 The Owner shall furnish surveys describing physical characteristics, legal limitations and utility locations
for the site of the Project, and a written legal description of the site. The surveys and legal information shall include,
as applicable, grades and lines of streets, alleys, pavements and adjoining property and structures; adjacent drainage;
rights -of -way, restrictions, easements, encroachments, zoning, dccd restrictiona, boundaries and contours of the site;
locations, dimensions and necessary data pertaining to existing buildings, other improvement and trees; and
information concerning available utility services and lines, both public and private, above and below grade, including
inverts and depths. All the information on the survey shall h. referenced to a prgect benchmark.
4.6 The Owner shall furnish the services of geotechnical engineers when such services are requested by the
Architect. Such services may include but are not limited to test borings, test pits, determinations of soil bearing
values, percolation tests, evaluations of hazardous materials, ground corrosion and resistivity tests, including
necessary operations for anticipating subsoil conditions, with reports and appropriate professional recommendations.
4.6.1 The Owner shall furnish the services of other consultants when such services are reasonably required by the
scope of the Project and are requested by the Architect.
4.7 The Owner shall furnish structural, mechanical, chemical, : ' : : - .. . • - , tests for hazardous
materials, and other laboratory and environmental tests, inspections and reports required by law or the Contract
Documents.
4.8 The Owner shall furnish all legal, accounting and insurance counseling services as may be necessary at any
time for the Project, including auditing services the Owner may require to verify the Contractor's Applications for
Payment or to ascertain how or for what purposes the Contractor has used the money paid by or on behalf of the
Owner.
4.9 The services, information, surveys and reports required by Paragraphs 4.5 through 4.8 shall be furnished at
the Owner's expense, and the Architect shall be entitled to rely upon the accuracy and completeness thereof.
4.10 Prompt written notice shall be given by the Owner to the Architect if the Owner becomes aware of any fault
or defect in the Project or nonconformance with the Contract Documents.
4.11 The proposed language of certificates or certifications requested of the Architect or Architect's consultants
shall be submitted to the Architect for review and approval at least 14 days prior to execution. The Owner shall not
request certifications that would require knowledge or services beyond the scope of this Agreement.
4.12 The Owner shall require the Contractor to provide the Owner with record drawings indicating the location
and size of all underground or imbedded construction not covered in the original drawings, change orders,
supplemental drawings, or Shop Drawings. The Contractor shall be required to record such construction on
reproducible drawings furnished to the Contractor by the Owner. The Contractor shall be required to submit
completed record drawings to the Architect for review. Such a review by the Architect shall not relieve the
Contractor of his or her responsibilities for the accuracy and completeness of the information recorded.
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ARTICL.E 5
CONSTRUCTION COST
5.1 DEFINITION
5.1.1 The Construction Cost shall be the total cost or estimated cost to the Owner of all elements of the Project
designed or specified by the Architect.
5.1.2 The Construction Cost shall include the cost at current market rates of labor and materials furnished by the
Owner and equipment designed, specified, selected or specially provided for by the Architect, plus a reasonable
allowance for the Contractor's overhead and profit. In addition, a reasonable allowance for contingencies shall be
included for market conditions at the time of bidding and for changes in the Work during construction.
5.1.3 Construction Cost does not include the compensation of the Architect and Architect's consultants, the costs
of the land, rights -of -way, financing or other costs which are the responsibility of the Owner as provided in Article 4.
5.2. RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONSTRUCTION COST
5.2.1 Evaluations of the Owner's Project budget, preliminary estimates of Construction Cost and detailed es-
timates of Construction Cost, if any, prepared by the Architect, represent the Architect's best judgment as a design
professional familiar with the construction industry. It is recognized, however, that neither the Architect nor the
Owner has control over the cost of labor, materials or equipment, over the Contractor's methods of determining bid
prices, or over competitive bidding, market or negotiating conditions. Accordingly, the Architect cannot and does
not warrant or represent that bids or negotiated prices will riot vary from the Owner's Project budget or from any
estimate of Construction Cost or evaluation prepared or agreed to by the Architect.
5.2.2 No fixed limit of Construction Cost shall be established as a condition of this Agreement by the furnishing,
proposal or establishment of a Project budget.
ARTICLE 6
USE OF ARCHITECT'S DRAWINGS,
SPECIFICATIONS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS
6.1 The Drawings, Specifications and other documents, including those furnished on electronic media, disk,
tape, or cartridge, prepared by the Architect for this Project are instruments of the Architect's service for use solely
with respect to this Project and, unless otherwise provided, the Architect shall be deemed the author of these
documents and shall retain all common law, statutory and other reserved rights, including the copyright. The Owner
shall be permitted to retain copies, including reproducible copies, of the Architect's Drawings, Specifications and
other documents for information and reference in connection with the Owner's use and occupancy of the Project.
The Architect's Drawings, Specifications or other documents shall not be used by the Owner or others on other
projects, for additions to this Project or for completion of this Project by others, unless the Architect is adjudged to
be in default under this Agreement, except by agreement in writing and with appropriate compensation to the
Architect.
In the event of any unauthorized use, reuse or modification to the Architect's Drawings, Specifications and other
documents by : - : - : - : - _: - - ' - the Owner or the Owner 's agents, the Owner agrees to indemnify,
defend and hold the Architect harmless from and against any and all claims, liabilities, suits, demands, losses, costs
and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and all legal expenses and fees incurred on appeal, and all interest
thereon, accruing or resulting to any and all persons, firms, or any other legal entity, on account of any damage or
loss to property or persons, including death, arising out of such unauthorized use, reuse or modification of the
Architect's Drawings, Specifications and other documents, except where the Architect is found to be- selely liable for
such damages or losses by a court or forum of competent jurisdiction.
Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, it is understood by the parties that the Owner is a
public agency and is required to adhere to the provisions of the California Public Records Act. It is agreed that
nothing contained herein is intended to affect Owner's obligations under said act.
6.2 Submission or distribution of documents to meet official regulatory requirements or for similar purposes in
connection with the Project is not to be construed as publication in derogation of the Architect's reserved rights.
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6.3 Due to risk of damage, anomalies in transcription and modification during use, whether intended or oth-
erwise, it is agreed that the Architect shall archive a copy of the electronic media transferred to the Owner, the
contents of which it is expressly agreed shall be conclusive proof in all disputes over the content of electronic media
furnished to the Owner. Hard paper copies of the information contained on the electronic media are available and
their use is recommended. Use of the electronic media at the Owner's election shall be at the sole risk of the Owner.
ARTICLE 7
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
7.1 All claims, disputes or other matters in question between the parties to this Agreement arising out of or
relating to this Agreement or breach thereof shall be subject l:o mediation under the auspices of a recognized, neutral
third -party professional mediation service experienced in handling construction disputes, or other mediation method
or service acceptable to the parties, prior to undertaking any other dispute resolution action. A demand for
mediation shall be made within a reasonable time after the claim, dispute or other matter in question has arisen. In
no event shall the demand for mediation be made after the date when the institution of legal or equitable proceedings
based on such claim, dispute or other matter in question wou:.d be barred by the applicable statutes of limitations.
ARTICLE 8
TERMINATION, SUSPENSION OR ABANDONMENT
8.1 This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon not less than seven days' written notice should the
other party fail substantially to perform in accordance with the terms of this Agreement through no fault of the party
initiating the termination.
8.2 If the Project is suspended by the Owner for more than 30 consecutive days, the Architect shall be com-
pensated for services performed prior to notice of such suspension. When the Project is resumed, the Architect's
compensation shall be equitably adjusted to provide for expenses incurred in the interruption and resumption of the
Architect's services.
8.3 This Agreement may be terminated by the Owner upon not less than seven days' written notice to the
Architect in the event that the Project is permanently abandoned. If the Project is abandoned by the Owner for more
than 90 consecutive days, the Architect may terminate this Agreement by giving written notice.
8.4 Failure of the Owner to make payments to the Architect in accordance with this Agreement may be treated
by the Architect as substantial nonperformance and cause fo r termination. No failure on the part of either party of
this Agreement to exercise its rights hereunder shall be or operate as a waiver, release or relinquishment of any rights
or powers conferred under this Agreement.
8.5 If the Owner fails to make payment when due the Architect for services and expenses, the Architect may,
upon seven days' written notice to the Owner, suspend performance of services under this Agreement. Unless
payment in full is received by the Architect within seven days of the date of the notice, the suspension shall take
effect without further notice. In the event of a suspension of services, the Architect shall have no liability to the
Owner for delay or damage caused the Owner because of such suspension of services. The Architect shall further
have the right to retain possession of all Drawings, Specifications and other documents prepared for this Project until
full payment of all amounts due for services performed has been received. The Architect shall not be held liable for
any claims, liabilities, costs and expenses, damages or losses shat may result from any such withholding of Drawings,
Specifications and other documents.
8.6 In the event of termination not the fault of the Architect, the Architect shall be compensated for services
performed prior to termination, together with Reimbursable Expenses then due and all Termination Expenses as
defined in Paragraph 8.7.
8.7 In the event that the Owner terminates this Agreement without fault of the architect prior to completion of
construction, or the Owner chooses to engage the Architect for partial or less than full services, the Owner agrees to
indemnify, defend and hold the Architect harmless from and against any and all claims, liabilities, suits, demands,
losses, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and all legal expenses and fees incurred on appeal,
and all interest thereon, accruing or resulting to any and all persons, firms, or any other legal entity, on account of
any damage or loss to property or persons, including death, arising out of the project, except where the Architect is
found to be solely liable for such damages or losses by a court or forum of competent jurisdiction.
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ARTICLE 9
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
9.1 Unless otherwise provided This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the principal place of busi
ncss of the Architect. State of California and the City of Cupertino, and the venue for any litigation between the
parties shall be Santa Clara county..
9.2 Should any legal proceeding be commenced between the parties to this Agreement seeking to enforce any of
its provisions, including, but not limited to, fee provisions, the prevailing party in such a proceeding shall be entitled,
in addition to such other relief as may be granted, to a reasor..able sum for attorneys' fees which shall be determined
by the court or forum in such a proceeding or in a separate action brought for that purpose. For purposes of this
provision, "prevailing party" shall include a party which dismisses an action for recovery hereunder in exchange for
payment of the sum allegedly due, performance of covenants allegedly breached, or consideration substantially equal
to the relief sought in the action or proceeding.
9.3 Causes of action between the parties to this Agreement pertaining to acts or failures to act shall be deemed
to have accrued and the applicable statutes of limitations sL.all commence to run not later than either the date of
Substantial Completion for acts or failures to act occurring prior to Substantial Completion, or the date of issuance of
the final Certificate for Payment for acts or failures to act occurring after Substantial Completion.
9.4 The Owner and Architect waive all rights against each other and against the contractors, consultants, agents
and employees of the other for damages, but only to the extent covered by property insurance during construction,
except such rights as they may have to the proceeds of such insurance as set forth in the General Conditions of the
Contract for Construction. The Owner and Architect each shall require similar waivers from their contractors,
consultants and agents.
9.5 The Owner and Architect, respectively, bind themselves, their partners, successors, assigns and legal rep-
resentatives to the other party to this Agreement and to the partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives of
such other party with respect to all covenants of this Agreement. Neither Owner nor Architect shall assign this
Agreement without the written consent of the other.
9.6 This Agreement represents the entire and integrated agreement between the Owner and Architect and
supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or agreements, either written or oral. This Agreement may be
amended only by written instrument signed by both Owner ar.d Architect.
9.7 Nothing contained in this Agreement shall create a contractual relationship with or a cause of action in favor
of a third party against either the Owner or Architect.
9.8 Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Architect and Architect's consultants shall have no re-
sponsibility for the discovery, presence, handling, removal or disposal of or exposure of persons to hazardous
materials in any form at the Project site, including but nor, limited asbestos, asbestos products, polychlorinated
biphenyl (PCB) or other toxic substances. The Owner acknowledges that the Architect is unable to reasonably
obtain professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) or other insurance for claims arising out of the performance or
failure to perform professional services related to the investigation, detection, abatement, replacement or removal of
products, materials or processes containing asbestos, asbestos - related materials, or other hazardous substances.
Accordingly, the Owner hereby agrees that no claim or suit for negligence, breach of contract, indemnity or any
other cause of action will be brought by the Owner against the Architect arising out of the presence of asbestos,
asbestos - related materials, or any other hazardous substance, in any form whatsoever, as defined by the
Environmental Protection Agency or any other public authority, in any building or structure that is the subject of
services performed by the Architect on this Project. The Owner further agrees to indemnify, defend and hold the
Architect harmless from and against any and all claims, liabilities, suits, demands, losses, costs and expenses,
including reasonable attorneys' fees and all legal expenses .and fees incurred on appeal, and all interest thereon,
accruing or resulting to any and all persons, firms or any other legal entity, on account of any damage or loss to
property or persons, including death, arising out of the presence of hazardous substances, including, but not limited
to, asbestos or asbestos - related materials, except where the Architect is found to be solely liable for such damages or
losses by a court or forum of competent jurisdiction.
9.9 The Architect shall have the right to include representations of the design of the Project, including pho-
tographs of the exterior and interior, among the Architect's promotional and professional materials. The Architect's
materials shall not include the Owner's confidential or proprietary information if the Owner has previously advised
the Architect in writing of the specific information considered by the Owner to be confidential or proprietary. The
Owner shall provide professional credit for the Architect on the construction sign and in the promotional materials
for the Project.
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9.10 Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement to the contrary, nothing contained herein shall be
construed:
.1 to constitute a guarantee, warranty or assurance, either express or implied, that the Architect's
Services will yield or accomplish a perfect outcome for the Project; or
.2 as an assumption by the Architect of the liability of any other party.
ARTICLE 10
PAYMENTS TO THE ARCHITECT
10.1 DIRECT PERSONNEL EXPENSE
10.1.1 Direct Personnel Expense is defined as the direct salaries of the Architect's personnel engaged on the
Project and the portion of the cost of their mandatory and customary contributions and benefits related thereto, such
as employment taxes and other statutory employee benefits, :assurance, sick leave, holidays, vacations, pensions and
similar contributions and benefits.
10.2 REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
10.2.1 Reimbursable Expenses will be charged in addition to the compensation for Basic and Additional Services
and include expenses incurred by the Architect and Architect's employees and sub - consultants in the interest of the
Project, as identified in the following Clauses.
10.2.1.1 Expense of transportation in connection with the Project; expenses in connection with authorized out -of-
town travel; long- distance communications; and fees paid for securing approval of authorities having jurisdiction
over the Project.
10.2.1.2 Expense of reproductions, postage and handling of Drawings, Specifications and other documents.
10.2.1.3 If authorized in advance by the Owner, expense of overtime work requiring higher than regular rates.
10.2.1.4 Expense of renderings, models, computer generated animations and/or mock -ups requested by the Owner.
10.2.1.5 Expense of additional insurance coverage or limits, including professional liability insurance, requested by
the Owner in excess of that normally carried by the Architect and Architect's consultants.
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10.3.2 Subsequent payments for Basic Services shall be made monthly on the basis set forth in Subparagraph
11.2.2.
10.3.3 If and to the extent that the time initially established in Subparagraph 11.5.1 of this Agreement is exceeded
or extended through no fault of the Architect, compensation for any services rendered during the additional period of
time shall be computed in the manner set forth in Subparagraph 11.3.2.
10.3.4 - - • : • - : - • - : ' : • • :: - : : - : : - - - :: - : :onstruction Cost and any portions of the Project are
10.4 PAYMENTS ON ACCOUNT OF ADDITIONAL SERVICES
10.4.1 Payments on account of the Architect's Additional Services and for Reimbursable Expenses shall be made
monthly upon presentation of the Architect's statement of services rendered or expenses incurred.
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10.5 PAYMENTS WITHHELD
10.5.1 No deductions shall be made from the Architect's compensation on account of penalty, liquidated damages
or other sums withheld from payments to contractors, or on account of the cost of changes in the Work other than
those for which the Architect has been found to be liable.
10.6 ARCHITECT'S ACCOUNTING RECORDS
10.6.1 Records of Reimbursable Expenses and expenses pertaining to Additional Services and services performed
on the basis of a multiple of Direct Personnel Expense shall be available to the Owner or the Owner's authorized
representative at mutually convenient times.
ARTICLE 11
BASIS OF COMPENSATION
The Owner shall compensate the Architect as follows:
11.1 AN INITIAL PAYMENT OF Dollars ($ ) shall be made upon execution of this Agreement and
11.2 BASIC COMPENSATION
11.2.1 FOR BASIC SERVICES, as described in Article 2, and any other services included in Article 12 as part of
Basic Services, Basic Compensation shall be computed as follows:
Monthly invoices shall be based on labor expended, sub- cor..sultant charges and reimbursable costs incurred during
that period. Charges shall be on a time and materials basis not to exceed the overall total sum of $331,000. Should
the estimated maximum for each phase not be used, any balance shall carry forward into the next phase of work.
11.2.2 The estimated breakdown of the total fee for Architectural, Engineering and other sub - consultant services
for the first phase of work is as follows. A more detailed breakdown is provided in Exhibit A.
Programming, Assessment and Preliminary Design Phase $39,500
Schematic Design Phase: $38,500
Design Development Phase: $63,300
Total for Phase One Basic Compensation: $141,300
Upon completion of phase one services, this contract can be amended to incorporate the remaining services. The
fees listed herein are subject to revision based upon the agreed upon scope of work at the end of Design
Development:
Construction Documents Phase: $124,500
Bidding or Negotiation Phase: $16,000
Construction Phase: $49,200
Total for Phase Two Basic Compensation. $189,700
Reimbursable expenses will be charged in addition to these costs per section 10.2 above.
11.3 COMPENSATION FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES
11.3.1 FOR PROJECT REPRESENTATION BEYOND BASIC SERVICES, as described in Paragraph 3.2,
compensation shall be computed as follows:
Should weekly site representation by the Architect be desired the Owner, an additional amount of $15,000 would be
added to the basic services fee for the Construction Phase as defined in section 11.2.2 above.
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113.2 FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES OF THE ARCHITECT, as described in Articles 3 and 12, other than (1)
Additional Project Representation, as described in Paragraph 3.2, and (2) services included in Article 12 as part of
Basic Services, but excluding services of consultants, compensation shall be computed as follows:
Principal $135 / hour
Project Manager $95 / hour
Other Professional Staff $55 - 105 / hour in direct proportion to salary
Administrative $35 / hour
11.3.3 FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES OF SUB - CONSULTANTS, including additional structural, mechanical
and electrical engineering services and those provided under Subparagraph 3.4.19 or identified in Article 12.2 as part
of Additional Services, a multiple of one point ten (1.10) times the amounts billed to the Architect for such sevices.
11.4 REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
11.4.1 FOR REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES, as described in Paragraph 10.2, and any other items included in
Article 12 as Reimbursable Expenses, a multiple of one point ten (1.10) times the expenses incurred by the Architect,
the Architect's employees and consultants in the interest of the Project.
11.5 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
11.5.1 IF THE BASIC SE VICES covered by this Agrccm - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - • - • - - • - -.
- - • - - - :: - - - - _ - - :. : - - - itcct, extension of the Architect's services beyond that
. . - - .. - . :; e._.3 and 11.3.2.
11.5.2 Payments are due and payable thirty (30) days from the date of the Architect's invoice. Amounts unpaid
(60) days after the invoice date shall bear interest at the rate entered below, or in the absence thereof at the legal rate
prevailing from time to time at the principal place of business of the Architect.
One point zero (1.0) percent per month
11.5.3 The rates and multiples set forth for Additional Services shall be annually adjusted in October in
accordance with normal salary review practices of the Architect.
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ARTICLE 12
OTHER CONDITIONS OR SERVICES
12.1 INDEMNITY: The Owner and Architect agree to indemnify, defend and hold each other and their
consultants harmless from and against any and all liabilities, losses, damages, costs and expenses, including
reasonable attorneys' fees and all legal expenses and fees incurred through appeal, and all interest thereon, accruing
or resulting to any and all persons, firms or any other legal entities on account of any damages or losses to property
or persons, including injuries or death, or economic losses, but only to the extent resulting from the other party's
negligent acts, errors or omissions as determined by a court or forum of competent jurisdiction.
12.2 SUB - CONSULTANTS: In addition to those of the Architect, the services to be performed under the terms
of this agreement include the work of the following sub - consultants, listed by trade:
Structural Engineering: Dasse Design
Mechanical Engineering: Mechanical Design Studio
Electrical Engineering: Zeiger Engineers
Specifications: Jack Lamb
Cost Estimating: Adamson Associates
Landscape Architecture: Keller Mitchell & Company
Civil Engineering: BKF Engineers
Acoustical Consulting: Charles Salter & Associates
Kitchen Consulting: Cini -Little
Signage and Graphics: Donnelly Design
Energy Analysis: BEC Consulting
12.3 EXHIBITS: This agreement also includes the following attached exhibits:
Exhibit A: Schedule of Charges for Architectural and Engineering Services
Exhibit B: Proposed Project Schedule
Exhibit C: Certificate of Insurance for BSA Architects
This Agreement entered into as of the day and year first written above.
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