HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-01-20 City Commission Packet Materials - C6. PSA w Applied Pavement Technology for Pavement Condition Assessment
Commission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Kellen Gamradt, Engineer II Shawn Kohtz, City Engineer SUBJECT: Authorize the City Manager to sign a professional services agreement with Applied Pavement Technology for the purpose of completing a citywide pavement condition assessment.
MEETING DATE: December 1, 2020
AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Consent
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Manager to sign a professional services agreement with Applied Pavement Technology for the purpose of completing a citywide pavement condition assessment.
BACKGROUND:
In 2013, a citywide pavement condition assessment was completed in order to evaluate the condition of our streets. This data was used to make street maintenance and budgetary recommendations to the commission. Tracking pavement condition over time allows the City to make informed decisions on which streets receive maintenance treatments and how much money is allocated to these efforts. In addition, pavement condition is used to prioritize capital
improvements projects including our local street reconstruction program. The proposed contract will update our pavement conditions citywide, evaluate the effectiveness of our street maintenance program, and recommend improvements going forward. City engineering staff advertised a request for proposals in August to provide professional design services for this work and proposals were received from eight firms. A selection committee of four city staff selected
Applied Pavement Technology as the most qualified firm to complete the assessment. A detailed breakdown of the services provided under this agreement are included in the attached scope and fee schedule.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES: None
ALTERNATIVES: Disapprove
FISCAL EFFECTS: The cost of these services total $93,054 which is commensurate with the work involved. This work will be paid for with approved funding from our street maintenance fund.
Attachments: Professional Services Agreement, Scope of Services, Fee Schedule
Report compiled on: 11/9/20
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this _____ day of ____________, 202__
(“Effective Date”), by and between the CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, a self-governing
municipal corporation organized and existing under its Charter and the laws of the State of Montana,
121 North Rouse Street, Bozeman, Montana, with a mailing address of PO Box 1230, Bozeman, MT
59771, hereinafter referred to as “City,” and, Applied Pavement Technology, hereinafter referred to
as “Contractor.” The City and Contractor may be referred to individually as “Party” and collectively
as “Parties.”
In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, the receipt and
sufficiency whereof being hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Purpose: City agrees to enter this Agreement with Contractor to perform for City
services described in the Scope and Fee attached hereto as Exhibit A and by this reference made a
part hereof.
2. Scope of Services: Contractor will perform the work and provide the services in
accordance with the requirements of the Scope of Services. For conflicts between this Agreement and
the Scope of Services, unless specifically provided otherwise, the Agreement governs.
3. Payment: City agrees to pay Contractor the amount specified in the Scope and Fee.
Any alteration or deviation from the described services that involves additional costs above the
Agreement amount will be performed by Contractor after written request by the City, and will become
an additional charge over and above the amount listed in the Scope and Fee. The City must agree in
writing upon any additional charges.
4. Contractor’s Representations: To induce City to enter into this Agreement,
Contractor makes the following representations:
a. Contractor has familiarized itself with the nature and extent of this Agreement, the
Scope of Services, and with all local conditions and federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules,
and regulations that in any manner may affect cost, progress or performance of the Scope of Services.
b. Contractor represents and warrants to City that it has the experience and ability to
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perform the services required by this Agreement; that it will perform the services in a professional,
competent and timely manner and with diligence and skill; that it has the power to enter into and
perform this Agreement and grant the rights granted in it; and that its performance of this Agreement
shall not infringe upon or violate the rights of any third party, whether rights of copyright, trademark,
privacy, publicity, libel, slander or any other rights of any nature whatsoever, or violate any federal,
state and municipal laws. The City will not determine or exercise control as to general procedures or
formats necessary to have these services meet this warranty.
5. Independent Contractor Status/Labor Relations: The parties agree that Contractor
is an independent contractor for purposes of this Agreement and is not to be considered an employee
of the City for any purpose. Contractor is not subject to the terms and provisions of the City’s
personnel policies handbook and may not be considered a City employee for workers’ compensation
or any other purpose. Contractor is not authorized to represent the City or otherwise bind the City in
any dealings between Contractor and any third parties.
Contractor shall comply with the applicable requirements of the Workers’ Compensation Act,
Title 39, Chapter 71, Montana Code Annotated (MCA), and the Occupational Disease Act of
Montana, Title 39, Chapter 71, MCA. Contractor shall maintain workers’ compensation coverage for
all members and employees of Contractor’s business, except for those members who are exempted
by law.
Contractor shall furnish the City with copies showing one of the following: (1) a binder for
workers’ compensation coverage by an insurer licensed and authorized to provide workers’
compensation insurance in the State of Montana; or (2) proof of exemption from workers’
compensation granted by law for independent contractors.
In the event that, during the term of this Agreement, any labor problems or disputes of any
type arise or materialize which in turn cause any services to cease for any period of time, Contractor
specifically agrees to take immediate steps, at its own expense and without expectation of
reimbursement from City, to alleviate or resolve all such labor problems or disputes. The specific
steps Contractor shall take shall be left to the discretion of Contractor; provided, however, that
Contractor shall bear all costs of any related legal action. Contractor shall provide immediate relief
to the City so as to permit the services to continue at no additional cost to City.
Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold the City harmless from any and all claims,
demands, costs, expenses, damages, and liabilities arising out of, resulting from, or occurring in
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connection with any labor problems or disputes or any delays or stoppages of work associated with
such problems or disputes.
6. Indemnity/Waiver of Claims/Insurance: For other than professional services
rendered, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor agrees to release, defend, indemnify, and
hold harmless the City, its agents, representatives, employees, and officers (collectively referred to
for purposes of this Section as the City) from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, fees
and costs (including attorney’s fees and the costs and fees of expert witness and consultants), losses,
expenses, liabilities (including liability where activity is inherently or intrinsically dangerous) or
damages of whatever kind or nature connected therewith and without limit and without regard to the
cause or causes thereof or the negligence of any party or parties that may be asserted against,
recovered from or suffered by the City occasioned by, growing or arising out of or resulting from or
in any way related to: (i) the negligent, reckless, or intentional misconduct of the Contractor; or (ii)
any negligent, reckless, or intentional misconduct of any of the Contractor’s agents.
For the professional services rendered, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor
agrees to indemnify and hold the City harmless against claims, demands, suits, damages, losses, and
expenses, including reasonable defense attorney fees, to the extent caused by the negligence or
intentional misconduct of the Contractor or Contractor’s agents or employees.
Such obligations shall not be construed to negate, abridge, or reduce other rights or obligations
of indemnity that would otherwise exist. The indemnification obligations of this Section must not be
construed to negate, abridge, or reduce any common-law or statutory rights of the City as
indemnitee(s) which would otherwise exist as to such indemnitee(s).
Contractor’s indemnity under this Section shall be without regard to and without any right to
contribution from any insurance maintained by City.
Should the City be required to bring an action against the Contractor to assert its right to
defense or indemnification under this Agreement or under the Contractor’s applicable insurance
policies required below, the City shall be entitled to recover reasonable costs and attorney fees
incurred in asserting its right to indemnification or defense but only if a court of competent
jurisdiction determines the Contractor was obligated to defend the claim(s) or was obligated to
indemnify the City for a claim(s) or any portion(s) thereof.
In the event of an action filed against the City resulting from the City’s performance under
this Agreement, the City may elect to represent itself and incur all costs and expenses of suit.
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Contractor also waives any and all claims and recourse against the City, including the right of
contribution for loss or damage to person or property arising from, growing out of, or in any way
connected with or incident to the performance of this Agreement except “responsibility for [City’s]
own fraud, for willful injury to the person or property of another, or for violation of law, whether
willful or negligent” as per 28-2-702, MCA.
These obligations shall survive termination of this Agreement and the services performed
hereunder.
In addition to and independent from the above, Contractor shall at Contractor’s expense secure
insurance coverage through an insurance company or companies duly licensed and authorized to
conduct insurance business in Montana which insures the liabilities and obligations specifically
assumed by the Contractor in this Section. The insurance coverage shall not contain any exclusion
for liabilities specifically assumed by the Contractor in this Section.
The insurance shall cover and apply to all claims, demands, suits, damages, losses, and
expenses that may be asserted or claimed against, recovered from, or suffered by the City without
limit and without regard to the cause therefore and which is acceptable to the City. Contractor shall
furnish to the City an accompanying certificate of insurance and accompanying endorsements in
amounts not less than as follows:
Workers’ Compensation – statutory;
Employers’ Liability - $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 annual aggregate;
Commercial General Liability - $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 annual
aggregate;
Automobile Liability - $1,000,000 property damage/bodily injury per accident; and
Professional Liability - $1,000,000 per claim; $2,000,000 annual aggregate.
The above amounts shall be exclusive of defense costs. The City shall be endorsed as an
additional or named insured on a primary non-contributory basis on both the Commercial General
and Automobile Liability policies. The insurance and required endorsements must be in a form
suitable to City and shall include no less than a thirty (30) day notice of cancellation or non-renewal.
Contractor shall notify City within two (2) business days of Contractor’s receipt of notice that any
required insurance coverage will be terminated or Contractor’s decision to terminate any required
insurance coverage for any reason.
The City must approve all insurance coverage and endorsements prior to the Contractor
commencing work.
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7. Termination for Contractor’s Fault:
a. If Contractor refuses or fails to timely do the work, or any part thereof, or fails
to perform any of its obligations under this Agreement, or otherwise breaches any terms or
conditions of this Agreement, the City may, by written notice, terminate this Agreement and
the Contractor’s right to proceed with all or any part of the work (“Termination Notice Due
to Contractor’s Fault”). The City may then take over the work and complete it, either with its
own resources or by re-letting the contract to any other third party.
b. In the event of a termination pursuant to this Section 8, Contractor shall be
entitled to payment only for those services Contractor actually rendered.
c. Any termination provided for by this Section 8 shall be in addition to any other
remedies to which the City may be entitled under the law or at equity.
d. In the event of termination under this Section 8, Contractor shall, under no
circumstances, be entitled to claim or recover consequential, special, punitive, lost business
opportunity, lost productivity, field office overhead, general conditions costs, or lost profits
damages of any nature arising, or claimed to have arisen, as a result of the termination.
8. Termination for City’s Convenience:
a. Should conditions arise which, in the sole opinion and discretion of the City,
make it advisable to the City to cease performance under this Agreement, the City may
terminate this Agreement by written notice to Contractor (“Notice of Termination for City’s
Convenience”). The termination shall be effective in the manner specified in the Notice of
Termination for City’s Convenience and shall be without prejudice to any claims that the City
may otherwise have against Contractor.
b. Upon receipt of the Notice of Termination for City’s Convenience, unless
otherwise directed in the Notice, the Contractor shall immediately cease performance under
this Agreement and make every reasonable effort to refrain from continuing work, incurring
additional expenses or costs under this Agreement and shall immediately cancel all existing
orders or contracts upon terms satisfactory to the City. Contractor shall do only such work as
may be necessary to preserve, protect, and maintain work already completed or immediately
in progress.
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c.In the event of a termination pursuant to this Section 9, Contractor is entitled
to payment only for those services Contractor actually rendered on or before the receipt of the
Notice of Termination for City’s Convenience.
d.The compensation described in Section 9(c) is the sole compensation due to
Contractor for its performance of this Agreement. Contractor shall, under no circumstances,
be entitled to claim or recover consequential, special, punitive, lost business opportunity, lost
productivity, field office overhead, general conditions costs, or lost profits damages of any
nature arising, or claimed to have arisen, as a result of the termination.
9.Limitation on Contractor’s Damages; Time for Asserting Claim:
a.In the event of a claim for damages by Contractor under this Agreement,
Contractor’s damages shall be limited to contract damages and Contractor hereby expressly
waives any right to claim or recover consequential, special, punitive, lost business
opportunity, lost productivity, field office overhead, general conditions costs, or lost profits
damages of any nature or kind.
b.In the event Contractor wants to assert a claim for damages of any kind or
nature, Contractor shall provide City with written notice of its claim, the facts and
circumstances surrounding and giving rise to the claim, and the total amount of damages
sought by the claim, within thirty (30) days of the facts and circumstances giving rise to the
claim. In the event Contractor fails to provide such notice, Contractor shall waive all rights
to assert such claim.
10.Representatives and Notices:
a.City’s Representative: The City’s Representative for the purpose of this
Agreement shall be Kellen Gamradt, Project Engineer, or such other individual as City shall
designate in writing. Whenever approval or authorization from or communication or
submission to City is required by this Agreement, such communication or submission shall be
directed to the City’s Representative and approvals or authorizations shall be issued only by
such Representative; provided, however, that in exigent circumstances when City’s
Representative is not available, Contractor may direct its communication or submission to
other designated City personnel or agents as designated by the City in writing and may receive
approvals or authorization from such persons.
b.Contractor’s Representative: The Contractor’s Representative for the
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purpose of this Agreement shall be Mark Gardner, Project Manager or such other
individual as Contractor shall designate in writing. Whenever direction to or
communication with Contractor is required by this Agreement, such direction or
communication shall be directed to Contractor’s Representative; provided, however, that
in exigent circumstances when Contractor’s Representative is not available, City may
direct its direction or communication to other designated Contractor personnel or agents.
c. Notices: All notices required by this Agreement shall be in writing and
shall be provided to the Representatives named in this Section. Notices shall be deemed given
when delivered, if delivered by courier to Party’s address shown above during normal business
hours of the recipient; or when sent, if sent by email or fax (with a successful transmission
report) to the email address or fax number provided by the Party’s Representative; or on the
fifth business day following mailing, if mailed by ordinary mail to the address shown above,
postage prepaid.
11. Permits: Contractor shall provide all notices, comply with all applicable laws,
ordinances, rules, and regulations, obtain all necessary permits, licenses, including a City of Bozeman
business license, and inspections from applicable governmental authorities, and pay all fees and
charges in connection therewith.
12. Laws and Regulations: Contractor shall comply fully with all applicable state and
federal laws, regulations, and municipal ordinances including, but not limited to, all workers’
compensation laws, all environmental laws including, but not limited to, the generation and disposal
of hazardous waste, the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), the safety rules, codes, and
provisions of the Montana Safety Act in Title 50, Chapter 71, MCA, all applicable City, County, and
State building and electrical codes, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and all non-discrimination,
affirmative action, and utilization of minority and small business statutes and regulations.
13. Nondiscrimination and Equal Pay: The Contractor agrees that all hiring by
Contractor of persons performing this Agreement shall be on the basis of merit and qualifications.
The Contractor will have a policy to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with all
applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, regulations, and contracts. The Contractor will
not refuse employment to a person, bar a person from employment, or discriminate against a person
in compensation or in a term, condition, or privilege of employment because of race, color, religion,
creed, political ideas, sex, age, marital status, national origin, actual or perceived sexual orientation,
gender identity, physical or mental disability, except when the reasonable demands of the position
require an age, physical or mental disability, marital status or sex distinction. The Contractor shall
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be subject to and comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Section 140, Title 2, United
States Code, and all regulations promulgated thereunder.
Contractor represents it is, and for the term of this Agreement will be, in compliance with the
requirements of the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Section 39-3-104, MCA (the Montana Equal Pay Act).
Contractor must report to the City any violations of the Montana Equal Pay Act that Contractor has
been found guilty of within 60 days of such finding for violations occurring during the term of this
Agreement.
Contractor shall require these nondiscrimination terms of its subcontractors providing services
under this Agreement.
14. Intoxicants; DOT Drug and Alcohol Regulations/Safety and Training: Contractor
shall not permit or suffer the introduction or use of any intoxicants, including alcohol or illegal drugs,
by any employee or agent engaged in services to the City under this Agreement while on City property
or in the performance of any activities under this Agreement. Contractor acknowledges it is aware of
and shall comply with its responsibilities and obligations under the U.S. Department of Transportation
(DOT) regulations governing anti-drug and alcohol misuse prevention plans and related testing. City
shall have the right to request proof of such compliance and Contractor shall be obligated to furnish
such proof.
The Contractor shall be responsible for instructing and training the Contractor's employees
and agents in proper and specified work methods and procedures. The Contractor shall provide
continuous inspection and supervision of the work performed. The Contractor is responsible for
instructing its employees and agents in safe work practices.
15. Modification and Assignability: This Agreement may not be enlarged, modified or
altered except by written agreement signed by both parties hereto. The Contractor may not
subcontract or assign Contractor’s rights, including the right to compensation or duties arising
hereunder, without the prior written consent of the City. Any subcontractor or assignee will be bound
by all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
16. Reports/Accountability/Public Information: Contractor agrees to develop and/or
provide documentation as requested by the City demonstrating Contractor’s compliance with the
requirements of this Agreement. Contractor shall allow the City, its auditors, and other persons
authorized by the City to inspect and copy its books and records for the purpose of verifying that the
reimbursement of monies distributed to Contractor pursuant to this Agreement was used in
compliance with this Agreement and all applicable provisions of federal, state, and local law. The
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Contractor shall not issue any statements, releases or information for public dissemination without
prior approval of the City.
17. Non-Waiver: A waiver by either party of any default or breach by the other party of
any terms or conditions of this Agreement does not limit the other party’s right to enforce such term
or conditions or to pursue any available legal or equitable rights in the event of any subsequent default
or breach.
18. Attorney’s Fees and Costs: In the event it becomes necessary for either Party to
retain an attorney to enforce any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement or to give any notice
required herein, then the prevailing Party or the Party giving notice shall be entitled to reasonable
attorney's fees and costs, including fees, salary, and costs of in-house counsel including the City
Attorney’s Office staff.
19. Taxes: Contractor is obligated to pay all taxes of any kind or nature and make all
appropriate employee withholdings.
20. Dispute Resolution:
a. Any claim, controversy, or dispute between the parties, their agents,
employees, or representatives shall be resolved first by negotiation between senior-level
personnel from each party duly authorized to execute settlement agreements. Upon mutual
agreement of the parties, the parties may invite an independent, disinterested mediator to assist
in the negotiated settlement discussions.
b. If the parties are unable to resolve the dispute within thirty (30) days from the
date the dispute was first raised, then such dispute may only be resolved in a court of
competent jurisdiction in compliance with the Applicable Law provisions of this Agreement.
21. Survival: Contractor’s indemnification shall survive the termination or expiration of
this Agreement for the maximum period allowed under applicable law.
22. Headings: The headings used in this Agreement are for convenience only and are not
be construed as a part of the Agreement or as a limitation on the scope of the particular paragraphs to
which they refer.
23. Severability: If any portion of this Agreement is held to be void or unenforceable, the
balance thereof shall continue in effect.
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24. Applicable Law: The parties agree that this Agreement is governed in all respects by
the laws of the State of Montana.
25. Binding Effect: This Agreement is binding upon and inures to the benefit of the heirs,
legal representatives, successors, and assigns of the parties.
26. No Third-Party Beneficiary: This Agreement is for the exclusive benefit of the
parties, does not constitute a third-party beneficiary agreement, and may not be relied upon or
enforced by a third party.
27. Counterparts: This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, which together
constitute one instrument.
28. Integration: This Agreement and all Exhibits attached hereto constitute the entire
agreement of the parties. Covenants or representations not contained herein or made a part thereof
by reference, are not binding upon the parties. There are no understandings between the parties other
than as set forth in this Agreement. All communications, either verbal or written, made prior to the
date of this Agreement are hereby abrogated and withdrawn unless specifically made a part of this
Agreement by reference.
29. Consent to Electronic Signatures: The Parties have consented to execute this
Agreement electronically in conformance with the Montana Uniform Electronic Transactions Act,
Title 30, Chapter 18, Part 1, MCA.
**** END OF AGREEMENT EXCEPT FOR SIGNATURES ****
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the day and
year first above written or as recorded in an electronic signature.
CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
By________________________________
Jeff Mihelich, City Manager
Applied Pavement Technology, Inc.
CONTRACTOR (Type Name Above)
By__________________________________
Print Name: David G. Peshkin, P.E.
Title: Chief Engineer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By_______________________________
Greg Sullivan, Bozeman City Attorney
Signed November 6, 2020
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Prepared By:
Applied Pavement Technology, Inc.
115 W. Main Street, Suite 400
Urbana, IL 61801
217-398-3977
www.appliedpavement.com
October 27, 2020
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1. Introduction
Applied Pavement Technology, Inc. (APTech) was selected by the City of Bozeman (City) to
complete a citywide pavement condition assessment and analysis of the results to evaluate the
effectiveness of City roadway improvements. APTech representatives spoke with the City on
Tuesday, October 6, 2020, to discuss the project scope, City expectations, and deliverables. The
City requested that APTech submit a scope and fee document for review and approval.
The overall intent of this project is to update the roadway inventory in the City’s PAVER
pavement management system (PMS) and provide City staff with a current Pavement Condition
Index (PCI) on a block by block level for streets within the City limits. This information will be
compared with previous (2013) PCI values to assess the effectiveness of City roadway
improvements and to guide future financial planning for roadway maintenance and repair.
This document is provided as APTech’s Scope and Fee Proposal for the City of Bozeman
Citywide Condition Assessment. The following sections describe proposed tasks and associated
costs.
2. Project Tasks
APTech’s proposed tasks to complete this work effort are detailed below. The description of each
task includes a list of work items to be completed within that task.
Task 1: Project Initiation and Management
The project initiation and management task includes routine and necessary coordination and
status reporting. This project task supports ongoing communication throughout the project.
Activities are expected to include:
• Kickoff meeting – The kickoff meeting will include initiation discussions to coordinate
schedules, milestones, special circumstances, data needs, and deliverable expectations.
Project roles, responsibilities, and contact information for all key personnel will be
exchanged to promote accountability and effective communication. Given current
limitations due to the pandemic this is proposed as a virtual meeting.
• Information request – Prior to submission of this scope and fee proposal the City provided
the current City PAVER database and road network database files. Additional information
that may be required (to be discussed in the kickoff meeting):
o Confirmation of network additions (the pavement network database and PAVER
database have the same number of road segments [2,659 segments], so it is unclear
if additional assets need to be added to the PAVER database at this time).
o Current City budget information (for scenario analyses and assessment of
effectiveness in the final report).
o Desired analyses the City wishes to perform. We propose to perform the following
and document results in the project report:
▪ Assessment of current network conditions.
▪ Detailed comparison of conditions between 2013 and current assessment to
evaluate effectiveness of road maintenance programs.
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▪ Budget scenarios using current budget and alternative budget to address
street maintenance recommendations and projections moving forward.
• Press Release – We propose to assist the City with preparation of a press release to be
distributed prior to beginning data collection to inform local media and residents of the
activity (if desired).
• Ongoing status reporting – We propose teleconference status updates approximately every
two weeks to coordinate work status and progress. These will be scheduled at a set day
and time at the beginning of the project and adjusted as required during the project.
Task 2: Network Development
In the network development task APTech will review available databases to identify missing or
incomplete information and to guide the field data collection. The City has provided the existing
PAVER database files and the roadway database. APTech will perform a detailed review of this
information. Activities will include:
• Network definition – Using the available road network database and shape file, and
information gathered during the kickoff meeting discussions, review the roadway network
for completeness of information.
• Coordination with City GIS Department - Identify road segments added to the road
network since 2013 and incorporate those into the PAVER 7 database.
• Survey Preparation – Prepare roadway network information to support field data
collection.
Task 3: Condition Data Collection
The condition data collection task includes all activities related to collection of roadway PCI
distress (ASTM D6433) data on a block by block basis. Data will be collected in one direction on
undivided streets, and in two directions on divided streets. APTech’s Enhanced Data Gathering
Equipment (EDGE) automated data collection van will collect geo-located data across the entire
road network. The EDGE collects data while driving at posted roadway speeds and does not
require traffic control. Information obtained includes Right-of-Way (ROW) images, downward
images, transverse profile measurements (rutting), and longitudinal profile measurements
(roughness reported as International Roughness Index, or IRI). Activities in this task will include:
• Mobilization to the City once the roadways are clear of ice, snow, deicing chemicals, and
water.
• Setup and calibration of the EDGE.
• Demonstration of the EDGE to City staff (if desired).
• Establishment of a control section for quality assurance. This control section will be run
prior to commencement of data collection to establish a baseline, once mid-way through
data collection to validate operation, and at the completion of data collection to validate
operation.
• Daily equipment checks to confirm proper operation.
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• Data review in real time during collection, and at the end of each day to confirm image
quality and measurements.
• External data backups daily for security.
Data collection is expected to take 6 working days to complete.
Task 4: Distress Reduction
This task includes all activities necessary to convert information gathered in the field into
measurements and distress values that can be entered into the PMS for calculation of a PCI. To
explain further, the EDGE collects geo-referenced ROW images and line-scan laser data. The
line-scan laser data is primarily used to measure distresses. To apply the laser data in that manner,
they must be processed to generate images of the surface showing distresses, and then algorithms
are used for initial automated distress identification. Trained surveyors then complete workstation
surveys to confirm automated results and identify distresses not discernible with automation. The
results of this effort include tabulated distress data by type, severity, and extent for import into
PAVER, rutting measurements that are also imported as a distress in PAVER, and IRI
measurements that may be associated in a user-defined field in PAVER by segment and/or
provided separately to the agency for review and use. Critical path steps in this process include:
• Post-processing LCMS data to produce range and intensity images, and to identify
automated distresses.
• Post-processing profile data to produce longitudinal roughness (IRI) and transverse profile
(rutting).
• Workstation surveys to extract distress type, severity, and extent from images.
• Quality control review – Review of a random selection of distress data to confirm that
segment distress data is reasonable. This review will be done using downward and ROW
images and will be performed by trained staff other than those who did the initial distress
reduction (peer review).
• Import distress data into PAVER 7 for road segments.
Task 5: Analyses
Analyses will include a comparison study of current and 2013 distress data to assess effectiveness
of road maintenance processes and budget scenario runs to provide the City with information for
future planning and budgeting. Assessment of effectiveness will include a global review of
expenditures vs change in condition over time and review of performance by treatment type
(where data exists) to address actual vs expected performance.
Performance of budget scenarios will require configuration of PAVER 7 with treatment strategies
and pavement families. We assume this has been done previously. If not, APTech will gather
information from the City to configure PAVER 7 as needed. If information does not exist,
APTech will use engineering judgement and program default information where necessary.
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Task 6: Reporting
APTech will prepare and deliver a draft report in electronic format for City review discussing
findings, methodologies, and current pavement conditions. The report will include a detailed
comparison of Citywide pavement conditions between the current data and the 2013 survey,
including an evaluation of the effectiveness of the City’s current street maintenance program and
recommendations and projections for the City’s street maintenance program moving forward.
Input from the City will be used to finalize the report. The final report will be submitted in three
hard (printed) copies and an electronic version in pdf format.
An updated PAVER 7 database will be provided to the City containing PCI data.
Schedule
Given the timing of the award of this contract field data collection will not be possible until
Spring 2021. In general terms we intend to prepare for field work in the interim, collect condition
data around May 2021, and complete the project by July 2021. If the opportunity exists for earlier
data collection, we will take advantage of it. APTech will coordinate the schedule with the City
during planned coordination teleconferences and provide updates once the dates of data collection
are established.
3. Estimated Project Costs
Table 1 provides APTech’s proposed project costs for the City of Bozeman, Montana Citywide
Pavement Condition Assessment.
Table 1. Proposed costs for the City of Bozeman, MT
Citywide Pavement Condition Assessment.
Task Description Estimated Cost
1 Initiation and Project Management $7,818
2 Network Review and Definition $3,105
3 Field Data Collection $34,503
4 PCI Distress Reduction $27,372
5 Analyses $11,182
6 Reporting $9,074
Total Proposed Cost $93,054
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