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HomeMy WebLinkAbout00- Neil Consultants, Inc. Professional Services Agreement PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS IS AN AGREEMENT made as oftVlllY '3 I 2 (J()t) , between THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, a Municipal Corporation, (Bozeman, ---M;;~tana, .59715 (OWNER) and Neil Consultants, l!!.f of Montana , (ENGINEER). Whereas the accomplishment of the work and services described in this Agreement is essential to the OWNER'S public works improvement program. Whereas the OWNER intends to Develop a Biosolids Marketing Program and has selected the ENGINEER to provide necessary and professional engineering services for the project. Whereas the ENGINEER represents that it is willing and qualified to perform the professional engineering services for this projcct described in this Agreement. Theref()l"e, in consideration of the foregoing recitals and the mutual covenants and conditions contained herein, the parties agree as follows: The conditions and provisions set forth in the attached EXHIBIT A,_ Bio.S9H(,ls_l\1~rketin~ W o!.~.~C~)P~ and EXHJBrr H J~!!!imate of Costs to Provide Biosolids Marketing Assistance, are hereby incorporated in and made part of this Agreement. ARTICLE 1 - ENGINEERING SERVICES -" _.~,-~ 1.1. Thc dctailed description of the spccific project components is described as follows: The projec;(will consist ofdcvcloping.and impJementing a markcting plan for the City ofl3ozeman with the~pecific objective of incrcasing the an_,ount ofavailablc agricultural land r2.r.t1~e ben~tlcial reuse ofbiosolids. The plan will includc thc colle.(;tionlllld disscmination of i'!!:ormation to local landowners/farmcrs and the generalpubE~ conveninK a public mccting..to discu~s issues and conductinK..-,!_~eries oLillc\ix.Ldllll15ite visits to promotc thc pro gran!., 1.2. The spccific scope of serviccs under this contract are set forth in this agreement and the attached EXHIR IT A. ARTICLE 2 - ENGINEER'S RESPONSIBILITIES 2.1. I':NGINEER shall pcrform fbr OWNER professional cngincering services in all phases of the Project to which this ^greement applies as hereinafter providcd. These services will include, but not be limited to, serving as OWNER's professional engineering represcntative for the Project, providing profcssional engineering consultation and advice and furnishing customary civil and structural cnginccring services incidental thercto. 2.2. The ENGINEER shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, and incidentals necessary to conduct and complcte the ENGINEER'S portions ofthe Project and to preparc and dcliver to the OWNER all data, reports, plans, spccifications, and recommendations as designated herein. 2.3. The ENGINEER shall ascertain such information as may have a bearing on the work from local units of government, public, and private organizations and shall be authorized to procure information from other authorities as to the extent ofthcse contacts and thc results thereof". 2.4. The ENGINEER'S work shall be in accordance with the standards of sound engineering practiccs. 2.5. The ENGINEER shall name a Principal-In-Charge for the duration ofthe project. The Principal-In-Charge shall be Jake Neil, P.E.~. NCI 2.6. The ENGINEER shall name a Project Manager who shall be the liaison between the ENGINEER and the OWNER. The Project Manager shall be Pa~1l W. Montgon~eryj~' 2.7. The ENGINEER shall submit an estimated progress schedule at the beginning of the work, and monthly progress reports therealler until the project is completed. The estimated schedule is included in Exhibit 8. ARTICLE 3 - OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES 3.1 The OWNER shall name a Task Director who shall be the liaison between the ENGINEER and the OWNER during DESIGN segment ofthe Project. The Task Director designated shall be James R. Nickelson, P.E:_,_. 3_2 The OWNER shall have the right of review and examination of the ENGINEER'S work at all times. 3.3 The OWNER shall make available all records (as-built drawings, construction records, etc.) indicating the existing configuration ofthc city utilities. 3.4 The OWNER shall provide the following information, arrangements and services as needed: List oflandowners currently or recently accepting biosolids Aerial photograph showing the primary geographic area for the Marketing Plan Ilistoric biosolids volumetric, chemical and bacteriological data Venue and arrangements for conducting a public meeting Distribution of newsletter prepared by NCI Assistance on setting criteria for prioritized site visits ARTICLE 4 - BASIC ENGINEKRING SERVICES -_..".- -"'" '.'.'~- The ENO-INEER shall render professional Engineering Services as follows: 4.1 ;\ Iter written authorization to proceed, ENGINEER shall: 4.1.1 Consult with OWNER to clarify and define OWNER's requirements for the Project and review available data. 4_1.2 Advise OWNER as to the necessity of OWNER's providing or obtaining from others, data or services and assist OWNER in obtaining such data or services. 4.1.3 Identify and analyze requirernents of governmental authorities havingjurisdiction to review the Project and participate in consultations with such authorities. 4.1.7. Prepare a Report containing a summary of the Marketing Plan, the materials and information developed thereunder and feedback from the public meeting and site visits. Figures, exhibits and/or schematic layouts to indicate clearly the goals, objectives and preliminary results of the Marketing Plan will be included. 4.1.8. Furnish rour (4) _ copies ofthe Study and Report documents and review them in person with OWNER. The Summary Report wi II be completed and submitted within 150 c~lendar days following written authorization ti'om OWNER to ENGINEER to proceed with that phase of services. ARTICLE 5 - ADDITIONAL SERVICES --~,~.~-_. ~. 5.1. If OWNER wishes ENGINEER to perform any of the following Additional Services, OWNER shall so instruct ENGINEER in writing, and ENGINEER shall perform or obtain from others such services and will be paid therefor as provided in the Agreement: 5.1.1. Provide assistance to the City in continuation and refinement of the Biosolids Marketing Plan. 5.1.2. ^ssistanee in preparing a Video-tape production ofthe l3iosolids Program in Bozeman. 5.1.3. Preparation of a hrochure on the Biosolids Program in Bozeman. 5_1.4. Preparing a report which studies the cost-effectiveness ofland~applying biosolids at varying distances from the Bozeman. Wastewater Treatment Plant. 5.1.5. Analyzing the cost-effectiveness of continued land application of liquid biosolids versus de-watered biosolids as a hasis for future decision-making for the Biosolids Program. 5_1.6. Preparing applications to the Montana Department of Natural Resources Technical Assistance program or the Renewable Resources program_ 5.1.7. Providing other serviccs not otherwise provided for in the Agreement, including serviccs normally furnished by the OWNER as elsewhere herein described. 5.1.8. Furnishing the services of independent professional associates or consultants for other than Basic Services. ARTICLE 6 - COMPENSATION FOR ENGINEERING SERVICE -. -..- 6.1 DIRECT LABOR COST r A YMENT FOR BASTC SERVICES AND EXPENSES OF t<:NGTNEER. Basic Engineering Services under sections 4.1 shall be compensated in accordance with the following: 6_ I. I The OWNER shall pay for Basic Engineering Services an amount not to exceed $9,289 except as provided under 6.1.1.2 thru 6.1.1.3. 6.1.1. I Costs S::ompensation. Compensation for these services shall be based on the ENGINEER's Direct Labor Cost times a hlctor of 3..&. for services rendered which shall cover Direct Labor, Direet Labor Overhead, (leneral & Administrative Overhead and Profit. 6.1. 1.2 Notification. At any time during the project that it becomes apparent that the Hasic Engineering Services rendered under this Agreement will exceed the negotiated compensation for these services, and prior to performing services in excess of the contract ceiling, the ENGINEER shall give OWNER written notice thereof. Promptly thereafter OWNER and ENGINEER shall review the scope and progress ofthe project work. EN(lINEER shall obtain written authorization from OWNER, prior to any additional costs heing incurred under paragraph 6.1_1.3. Ifit is detemlined that due to a change in project scope under paragraph 5.fl, the ENGINEER is entitled to additional compensation, OWNER and EN(lINEER may negotiate terms as provided under 6.1.1.1. The amount and terms of any additional compensation under 6. I. I _1 or 6.1.1.3 shall he negotiated and agreed in writing pursuant to 9. J 6. 3 6.1.1.3 Costs Ex(;eedingEstirllated Compensation. Except as allowcd under 5.2.1, when the total cost of the original scope ex(;eeds the negotiated compensation for these services, the OWNER shall pay only for the dircct (;Osts incurred in excess ofthe estimated compensation. These costs consist of an amount equal to thc ENGINEER'S Direct Labor Cost times a factor of 2_5 for servi(;es rendcred which shall includc Direct Labor, the federally audited payroll Direct I ,abor Overhead, and Gencral & ^dministrative Overhead costs, but shall not includc any allowance for profit. 6.1.2. Reilllbursable Expenses, as defined in section 7.4 of this Agreemcnt, for 13asic Services and Approvcd Additional Services shall bc paid to the ENGINEER by the OWNER in the actual amount of the costs incurred up to an amount not to exceed $720 Thc estimated reimbursable expenses arc identified in Exhibit" B ". 6.1.3 The OWNER shall pay an amount for Additional Services rendered by the ENGINEER and approved in writing by the OWNER on the basis of the ENGINEER'S Direct Labor Costs timcs a factor of 3.0_, or an amount otherwisc negotiated at the timc su(;h services are requestcd and approved by the OWNER. ARTICLE 7 - MEANING OF TERMS ...'~ - - 7.1 AGREEMENT ^s used herein the term "this Agreement" refers to the contents ofthis documcnt and its Exhibits attached hercto and rcferred to as if they were part 0 f one and the same document. 7.2 CONSTRUCTION COSTS Thc construction cost ofthe entire Project (herein referred to as "Construction Cost") mcans the total cost to OWNER ofthose portions ofthe entire Projcct designed and specified by ENGINEER, but it will not include ENGINEER's compensation and expcnses, the cost orland, rights-of-way, or compensation for or damages to, properties unless this ^greement so spe(;ifies, nor will it include OWNER's legal, accounting, insurance (;Ounsding or auditing services, or interest and financing charges in(;urred in connection with the Project or thc (;Ost of other services to bc provided by others to OWNER. 7.3 DIIlECT LABOR COSTS Direct Labor Costs used as a basis for payment mean the actual salaries and wages paid to all ENGINEER's personnel engaged directly on the Project, including, but not limited to, enginccrs, arclliteds, surveyors, designers, dral1ers, specification writers, estimators, other technical and business personnel; but docs not include indirect payroll related (;Osts or fringe benefits. For the purposes of this Agreement the prin(;ipals and employees of the r:NGlNEER maximum billable Direct Labor Costs are: Principals $ Ihour Project Manager $ 26.67 Ihour Senior Engineer $ .... Ihour Staff Engineer $ 23.33 .- Ihour Senior Technicians $ 20.00 Ihour eM)D Drafter $ 17.00 Ihour Technicians $ Ihour Constru(;tion Inspector $ Ihour Two Person Survey Crew $ 40.00 .-- Ihour Clerical $ 12_00 Ihour .--.-- 4 7.4 REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES Heimbursable Expenses mean the actual cxpenses incurred by ENGINEER or ENGINEER's indcpendent profcssional associates or consultants directly in connection with thc Project, such as expenses for: transportation and subsistcnee incidental thereto; obtaining bids or proposals from Contractor(s); subsistence and transportation of Hesident Project Representatives and their assistants; toll telephone calls and telegrams; reproduction of reports, Drawings, Specifications, Ridding Documents and similar Project-related items; and if authorized in advance by OWNER, ovcrtime work requiring higher than regular rates. In addition, when compensation for Basic Services is on the basis of Direct Labor Costs method of payment, Reimbursable Expcnses will also include the amount billed to ENGINEER by special consultants employed by ENGINEER and authorized by OWNER (other than as an authorized Additional Services) and will also include expenses incurred for computer time and other specialized equipment, including an appropriate charge for previously established programs and expenses of photographic production techniques. ARTICLE 8 - PAYMENT PROVISIONS _,.",.,_~.~ _'..M'"'' 8.1 TIMES OF PAYMENTS. ENGINEER may submit monthly statements for Basic Services and approved Additional Serviccs rendered and for Rcimbursable Expenses incurred; however, payments shall not exceed the ceilings provided in 6.1. Final payment shall be made only after acceptance of the project by the OWNER. If OWNER disputcs the amount ofthc billing, OWNER will notify the ENGINEER in writing within ten (10) calendar days ofthe receipt of bill ofthc dispute. 8.2 REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT. Each request for payment shall include a documentation summary of the period incremental man hours incurred, direct labor rates and billed rates, detail of reimbursable costs, total period billing, and total cumulative billing. When requested by OWNER services for distinct project scgments shall be accounted and billed separately. 8.3 PA YMENT UNDER TERMINATION. In the event oftermination by the OWNER upon the completion of any phase of the Basic Services, progress payments due ENGINEER for services rendcrcd through such phase shall constitute total payment for such services. In the event of such termination by OWNER during any phase of the Basic Services, ENGINEER also will be reimbursed tor the charges of pre-approved independent professional associates and consultants employcd by ENGINEER to rendcr Basic Services, and paid tor serviccs rcndered during that phasc on the basis of the p,Iyment provisions of the Agreement. In the event of any such termination, ENGINEER will be paid for unpaid prc-approved Additional Services and unpaid Heimbursable Expenscs which are authorizcd under this agreement. ARTICLE 9 - GENERAL CONSI DERA TIONS -.......".-.- . ~,~ 9.1 TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT 9_1.1 The sole right is hcreby reserved to the OWNER to terminate this Engineering Agreement for any and all causes or for its convenience at any time upon fifteen (15) days written notice to the ENGINEER. 9_1.2 Iftermination for detault is effected by the OWNER, an equitable adjustment in the price provided tor in this Agreement shall be made, but (I) no amount shall be allowed for anticipated profit on unperformed services or other work, and (2) any payment due to the ENGINEER at the time of termination may be adjusted to cover any additional costs to the OWNER because ofthe ENGINEER's default. Iftermination for convenience is effected by the OWNER, the equitable adjustment shall include a reasonable profit, as determincd by owner, tor serviecs or other work performcd. The equitable adjustment for any tcrmination shall provide for payment to the ENGINEER tor services rendered and expenses incurred prior to the 5 termination, in addition to termination settlement costs reasonably incurred by the ENGINEER relating to commitments which had become firm prior to the termination. 9.1.3 Upon receipt ofa termination action under paragraph 9.1.2, the ENGINEER shall (1) promptly discontinue all affected work (unless the notice directs otherwise), and (2) deliver or otherwise make available to the OWNER within ten (10) days copies of all data, design drawings, specifications, reports, estimates, summaries and such other information and materials as may have been accumulated by the ENGINEER in performing this Agreement, whether completed or in process. 9.1.4 In the evcnt this Contract is terminated prior to complction, the original copies oflhe ENGINEER'S data, recommendations, plans, specifications, analysis and other related documents prepared by the ENGINEER prior to said termination shall be delivered to and become the property of the OWNER. 9.1.5 Upon termination, the OWNER may take over the work and may award another party an Agreement to complete the work under this Agreement. 9.1.6 OWNER'S right to terminate is in addition to any other remcdies OWNER may have under the law. 9.2 INSPECTION AND AllDlT ^ll books, papers, records, payrolls, vouchers and invoices relating to costs and expenditures incurred as to the performance of the services by the ENGINEER hereunder shall be made available to the OWNER, or their authorized representatives for audit and review, at the ENGINEER'S respective offices at all reasonable times during the contract period and for three years from the date offinal payment. 9.3 EMPLOYMENT The ENGINEER warrants that he has not employed or retained any company or persons, other than a bona fide employee, working solely for the ENGINEER, to solicit to secure this contract, and that he has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than bona fide employees working solely [or the ENGINEER, any fee, l:ommission, percentage, brokerage fee, gifts or any other considerations contingent upon or resulting from the award or making ofthis Contract. For breach or violation of this warranty, the OWNER shall have the right to annul the Contract without liability or in its discretion to deduct from the price or wnsideration or otherwise recover the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or contingent fee. A II employees of the ENGINEER or other persons while engaged in the performance of work or services required by the ENGINEER shall be considered employees ofthe ENGINEER only and not ofthe OWNER. 9.4 NONDTSCRIMINATlON The ENGINEER will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, scx, age, marital status, national origin or disability in employment or provision of services. The ENGINEER shall be subject to and comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights ^ct of 1964; Section 140, Title 2, United States Code, and all regulations promulgated thereunder. 9.5 SllBLETTING OR ASSIGNING OF WORK The ENGINEER shall not sublct or assign any ofthe work covered herein without prior written approval of the OWNER. 6 9.6 ST ANDARD OF CARE I~NGINEER warrants that it will provide its services in accordance with the standards of care, skill, knowledge, and diligence normally exerciscd by a professional engineer in the performance of such engineering services. Ifany such service should be discovered to be not in conformance with this standard, the ENGINEER shall, at the OWNER'S request, re-perform the service at its own expense. Engineer shall also, at its own expense, make such changes, modifications or additions to the project which are made necessary as a result ofthe initial nonperformance or the re- performance of services. The OWNER's rights herein are in addition to any other remedies the OWNER may have under the law. 9.7 LEGAL RELATIONS The ENGINEER shall comply with all federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances applicable to the work to be done. The ENGINEER agrees to indcmnify, hold harmless and defend the OWNER and its officers, agents and employees against any and all actions, suits, claims, demands, costs, judgements, expenses (including a reasonable attorney's fee), and liability of any character whatsoever brought or asserted for any injury, death, or damage received or sustained by any person, persons, property, business or any other entity, arising out of or resulting from, or in connection with the performance of the work herein specified. The ENGINEER is not required to defend the OWNER from assertions that the OWNER was negligent, or indemnify the OWNER from liability based solely on OWNER's negligence. The indemnity required here shall not be limited by reason of the specification of any particular insurance coverage in this Agreement. The ENGINEER is and shall perform this agreement as an independcnt contractor, and as such, is responsible to the OWNER only as to the results to be obtained in the work herein specified, and to the extent that the work shall be done in accordance with the terms, plans and specifications. The ENGINEER shall have and maintain complete control over all of its employees, subcontractors, agents and operations, being responsible for any required payroll deductions and providing required benefits, such as, but not limited to, worker's compensation with statutory limits, and unemployment insurance. 9.8 INSllRANCE The ENG I N EER shall secure and furnish to the OWNER certificate of insurance, therein, naming the OWNER as an additional insured, to include thirty (30) days notice of cancellation or non-renewal. Without limiting any of ENGINEER's obligations hereunder, ENGINEER shall secure and maintain, until the work is completed and accepted by the OWNER, insurance coverage naming thc OWNER as additional insured with rninimum insurance coverage as follows: Iype of Coverage Limits Employers' Liabilit~ $ 100,000 per accident General Liab!li~ _Bodily Injury_& _ Property Dal11a~ Single and combined $ I ,000,000 per accident ^-lltoml!bi Ie: Bodily InjllrY covering all $ 500,000 each person 7 automobiles, trucks, tractors, trailers, or $1 ,000,000 each occurrence other automotive equip- ment whether owned or rented by Engineer or owned by employees of Engineer. Property Damage covering $ 500,000 each occurrence all automobiles, trucks, tractors, trailers or other automotive equipment whether owned or rented by Engineer or owned by employees of Engineer OR Bodily Inj'-!ry & Property .1]00,000 each occurrence f),Ulla~ Single and combined Professional Errors &9missio_I_!~ $ I ,000,000 per claim and aggregate each occurrence 9.9 ENDORSEMENT The ENGINEER shall place his endorsement on all drawings and other data furnished by him. 9.10 OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS All reports, brochures, newsletters, exhibits, and other related documents prepared or obtained under the terms ofthe Contract arc deemed to be the property of the OWNER and shall be delivered to the OWNER. 9.11 PUBLIC INFORMA nON The ENGINEER shall not issue any statements, releases or information for public dissemination without prior approval of the OWNER. 9.12 PROPRIETARY RIGHTS If patentable discoveries or inventions should result from work required herein, all rights accruing from such discoveries or inventions shall be joint property of the ENGINEER and the OWNER. Provided that the OWNER, state agencies or political subdivisions and the United States Government shall have the irrevocable, nonexclusive, nontransferable and royalty-free license to use each invention in the manufacture, use and disposition, according to law, ofany article or material, and in the use of any method that may be developed as part ofthe work described and contemplated herein. 9.13 RECORDS The ENGINEER shall maintain accounting records and other evidence pertaining to the cost incurred and to make the records available at all rcasonable times during the Contract term and for one (1) year from the date of final payment. Such accounting records and other evidence pertaining to the cost incurred will be made available for inspections by OWNER. S 9.14 SIJCCESSORS IN INTEREST The covenants, agreements and all statements in this Contract apply to and shall be binding on the heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns of the respective parties. 9.15 ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS That in the event it becomes necessary for either Party of this Contract to retain an attorney to enforce any of the terms or conditions ofthis Contract or to give any notice required herein, then the prevailing Party orthe Party giving notice shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and costs, including fees, salary, and costs of in-house counscl to include City Attorney. 9.] 6 MOlliFICATIONS AND AMENDMENTS That any amendment or modification ofthis Contract or any provisions herein shall be made in writing or executed in the same manner as this original document and shall after execution become a part of this Contract. A__\Boz Bio Alarket Plan Aw'eement. wpd 9 In witness Whereof, the Parties hereto do lnake and execute this Agrcclnenl. CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA ENGINEER ",-W: - \...".~'* -...- - ._---~,-~ BY: --.--.--.-.-.,.... (City Manager) DAlE -\-~\ . t~,',' ( ,~~.) DATE: z- 10- ~ ::(14:2 ~~ (Clerk of COllllllission) APPROVED ;\S TO FORJ0 /---.J I J, ... /_, ((ll Cj < ny: I" i ''-''.', (City AltorneyV" / 1U EXHIBIT A CITY OF BOZEMAN BIOSOLlDS MARKETING PROJECT WORKSCOPE SERVICES PROVIDEDJ:J~Y_.NCI: - Information search - marketing tools used by WEF, EPA, NWBMA. NCI will contact various agencies and professional organizations to acquire materials and discuss strategies. - Kick-off meeting with City officials Initial meeting with Bozeman staff to present findings and draft course of action. Meeting could be by conference call or @ Bozeman. Review list of available landowners - Work with City to formulate "target list" Obtain aerial photograph, develop prioritized list of desirable parcels, prepare list of landowners to target. - Prepare informational newsletter for distribution to landowners Using information obtained above, NCI will prepare a 2-page newsletter designed to increase interest in beneficial biosolids reuse. Workshop for landowners and general public NCI will prepare and preside over a workshop/public meeting for landowners and general public to disseminate information, answer questions and promote beneficial biosolids reuse. Site visits - NCI will conduct up to 2 man-days of individual site visits to landowners of priority sites for the purpose of disseminating information, answering questions and promoting beneficial biosolids reuse. Summary Report NCI will prepare a summary technical memorandum that includes the information search findings, minutes of the NCI/City meeting, landowner lists, map of potential LA sites, workshop discussions and the results of all site visits. 1 OWNER TO PROVIDE: - List of landowners names who have previously accepted or are currently accepting biosolids. - Aerial photograph of area surrounding wastewater treatment facility - to be used in prioritizing potential application sites. OWNER will use existing aerial photographs to designate previous land application sites and ownership information - Historic biosolids volumetric data, chemical data and bacteriological data. - Venue and arrangements for conducting Workshop - Distribution of newsletter prepared by NCI - Assistance on setting criteria for prioritizing potential sites City involvement necessary in determining criteria for prioritizing specific parcels of land to target for marketing SCHEDULE OF IMPLEMENTATION: __,___,__.".,'''~_w.." ~ The following is the anticipated schedule to be observed by the ENGINEER and OWNER in implementing the Services under this AGREEMENT: Kick-Off Meeting with City Feb. 2000 Information Search Feb/Mar. 2000 Newsletter Apr. 2000 Public Meeting May. 2000 Site Visits May. 2000 Summary Report Jun. 2000 2