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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAuthorize Prof. Services Agreement with CPF Assoc. for Landfill Vapor Intrusion Risk Assessment_12 Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Craig Woolard, Public Works Director SUBJECT: Professional Services Agreement with CPF Associates, Inc. to perform a Bozeman Landfill Vapor Intrusion Risk Assessment MEETING DATE: June 2, 2014 AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Consent RECOMMENDATION: Authorize City Manager to sign the Professional Services Agreement with CPF Associates, Inc. to perform a Bozeman Landfill Vapor Intrusion Risk Assessment BACKGROUND: As part of the ongoing soil vapor study at the City of Bozeman closed landfill the City has contacted CPF Associates, Inc to perform a human health risk assessment (HHRA) for vapor intrusion potentially associated with the landfill. This work will be performed concurrently with the other remediation and monitoring work being performed at the landfill and surrounding neighborhood. The estimated cost of this work shall not exceed $25,000. FISCAL EFFECTS: The entire project will be funded through the Solid Waste Landfill Closure/Post-Closure Fund. ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission. Attachments: Professional Services Agreement Attachment A: Scope of Services Attachment B: 2014 Fee Schedule Report compiled on: 05/14/14 102 Professional Services Agreement for Vapor Intrusion Risk Assessment FY 2013 – FY 2014 Page 1 of 9 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this _____ day of ____________, 2014, 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, CPF Associates, Inc., a Maryland Corporation with offices at 7708 Takoma Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912, hereinafter referred to as “Contractor.” 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 of Services attached hereto as Attachment “A” and by this reference made a part hereof. 2. Term/Effective Date: This Agreement is effective upon the date of its execution. 3. Scope of Work: Contractor will perform the work and provide the services in accordance with the requirements of the Scope of Services attached hereto as Attachment A. For conflicts between this Agreement and the Scope of Services, unless specifically provided otherwise, the Agreement governs. 4. Payment: City agrees to pay Contractor the amount specified in the Fee Schedule attached as Attachment B in an amount not to exceed the amount listed in Attachment A. 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 of Services. The City must agree in writing upon any additional charges. 5. Contractor’s Representations: To induce City to enter into this Agreement, Contractor makes the following representations: 103 Professional Services Agreement for Vapor Intrusion Risk Assessment FY 2013 – FY 2014 Page 2 of 9 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 perform the services required by this Agreement; that it will perform said 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. 6. 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. 7. Indemnity/Waiver of Claims/Insurance: 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 willful 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 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 any indemnitee described herein 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 indemnitee shall be entitled to recover reasonable costs and attorney fees incurred in asserting its right to indemnification or defense but only if a 104 Professional Services Agreement for Vapor Intrusion Risk Assessment FY 2013 – FY 2014 Page 3 of 9 court of competent jurisdiction determines the Contractor was obligated to defend the claim(s) or was obligated to indemnify the indemnitee for a claim(s) or any portion(s) thereof. In the event of an action filed against 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. Contractor also waives any and all claims and recourse against the City or its officers, agents or employees, 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 his 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 subsection (a) of 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 and Contractor shall furnish to the City an accompanying certificate of insurance and accompanying endorsements in amounts not less than as follows: • Workers’ Compensation – statutory; • Commercial General Liability - $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 annual aggregate; • Automobile Liability - $1,000,000 property damage/bodily injury; $2,000,000 annual aggregate; and • Professional Liability - $1,000,000 per claim; $1,000,000 annual aggregate. The above amounts shall be exclusive of defense costs. The City of Bozeman, its officers, agents, and employees, 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 105 Professional Services Agreement for Vapor Intrusion Risk Assessment FY 2013 – FY 2014 Page 4 of 9 than a sixty (60) day notice of cancellation or non-renewal. The City must approve all insurance coverage and endorsements prior to the Contractor commencing work. 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. 8. 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. 9. Termination for Convenience: a. Should conditions arise which, in the sole opinion and discretion of the City or Contractor, make it advisable to the City or Contractor to cease performance under this Agreement City or Contractor may terminate this Agreement by written notice to City or Contractor (“Notice of Termination for Convenience”). The termination shall be effective in the manner specified in the Notice of Termination for Convenience and shall be without prejudice to any claims that the City or Contractor may otherwise have against each other. 106 Professional Services Agreement for Vapor Intrusion Risk Assessment FY 2013 – FY 2014 Page 5 of 9 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. c. In the event of a termination pursuant to this Section 13, 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 13(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. 10. 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 ten (10) 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. 11. Representatives: a. City’s Representative: The City’s Representative for the purpose of this Agreement shall be Craig Woolard, Public Works Director, or such other individual as City shall designate in writing. Whenever approval or authorization from or communication or 107 Professional Services Agreement for Vapor Intrusion Risk Assessment FY 2013 – FY 2014 Page 6 of 9 submission to City is required by this Agreement, such communication or submission shall be directed to James Goehrung as 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 listed above and may receive approvals or authorization from such persons. b. Contractor’s Representative: The Contractor’s Representative for the purpose of this Agreement shall be Paul C. Chrostowski, Ph.D., QEP, Principal, 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. 12. 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. 13 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. 14. Nondiscrimination: 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 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 108 Professional Services Agreement for Vapor Intrusion Risk Assessment FY 2013 – FY 2014 Page 7 of 9 promulgated thereunder. The Contractor shall require these nondiscrimination terms of its sub- Contractors providing services under this agreement. 15. 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 his employees and agents in safe work practices. 16. 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 City. Any subcontractor or assignee will be bound by all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. 17. 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 Contractor shall not issue any statements, releases or information for public dissemination without prior approval of the City. 18. Non-Waiver: A waiver by either party 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. 109 Professional Services Agreement for Vapor Intrusion Risk Assessment FY 2013 – FY 2014 Page 8 of 9 19. Attorney’s Fees and Costs: That in the event it becomes necessary for either Party of this Agreement 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 to include City Attorney. 20. Taxes: Contractor is obligated to pay all taxes of any kind or nature and make all appropriate employee withholdings. 21. 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. 22. Survival: Contractor’s indemnification shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement for the maximum period allowed under applicable law. 23. 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. 24. Severability: If any portion of this Agreement is held to be void or unenforceable, the balance thereof shall continue in effect. 25. Applicable Law: The parties agree that this Agreement is governed in all respects by the laws of the State of Montana. 26. Binding Effect: This Agreement is binding upon and inures to the benefit of the heirs, legal representatives, successors, and assigns of the parties. 27. No Third-Party Beneficiary: This Agreement is for the exclusive benefit of the 110 Professional Services Agreement for Vapor Intrusion Risk Assessment FY 2013 – FY 2014 Page 9 of 9 parties, does not constitute a third-party beneficiary agreement, and may not be relied upon or enforced by a third party. 28. Counterparts: This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, which together constitute one instrument. 29. Integration: This Agreement and all Exhibits attached hereto constitute the entire agreement of the parties. Covenants or representations not contained therein 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. **** END OF AGREEMENT EXCEPT FOR SIGNATURES **** IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this instrument the day and year first above written. CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA ____________________________________ CONTRACTOR (Type Name Above) By________________________________ By__________________________________ Chris Kukulski, City Manager Print Name: Print Title: ____________________________ APPROVED AS TO FORM: By_______________________________ Greg Sullivan, Bozeman City Attorney 111 ATTACHMENT A Bozeman Landfill Vapor Intrusion Risk Assessment Scope of Work CPF Associates, Inc. will perform a human health risk assessment (HHRA) for vapor intrusion potentially associated with the Bozeman Landfill. The HHRA will be performed in accordance with Montana Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines. The HHRA will include the following components: review of documentation produced by the City of Bozeman’s staff, engineers and others familiar with the project; statistical evaluation of monitoring data; selection of chemicals of potential concern; toxicity assessment; exposure assessment; risk characterization; and calculation of cleanup levels as appropriate. The project will include preparation of a draft HHRA scope of work for submission to MDEQ, revision of the draft scope of work as required, preparation of the final HHRA, and revision of the HHRA as necessary. The project will be considered complete upon MDEQ acceptance of the final HHRA. We assume that all documents will be submitted to the City of Bozeman for review prior to submission to the MDEQ. In addition to the technical HHRA documents, CPF will prepare a brief project summary for distribution to non-technical audiences and participate in a public meeting to present the results of the risk assessment. Principal Investigator for this project is Paul C. Chrostowski, Ph.D., QEP. Dr. Chrostowski will be assisted by other CPF scientists as appropriate. No subcontractors are envisioned for this project. We estimate the cost for this project to not exceed $25,000 inclusive of labor and other direct costs. CPF bills on a time and materials basis in accordance with the attached fee schedule. This cost includes the scope as outlined above, routine communications including emails and telephone calls and one trip to Bozeman. 112 ATTACHMENT B CPF Associates, Inc. Local, Municipal & State Government 2014 Fee Schedule Hourly Labor Rates Dr. Chrostowski $200 Ms. Pearsall $135 Ms. Foster $135 Support/Researchers $50-$100 Dr. Chrostowski’s rate for deposition, hearing, or trial testimony is $250 per hour. Ms. Pearsall’s and Ms. Foster’s rate for deposition, hearing, public meetings or trial testimony is $185 per hour. Depositions, hearings, and trials are billed on an 8-hour minimum basis. Sub-contractors or teaming partners are billed on a project-specific basis. Other Direct Costs Telephone/Facsimile (Billed as a flat rate 1.5% of labor) Postage/Courier/Express Delivery* Travel In-house reproduction, black and white, $0.12 per page Outside reproduction, graphics, color copies* Equipment rental* Project-related publications, software, or supplies* Project-related still or video photography* *Billed at cost plus 10% administrative surcharge. CPF Associates is a small, woman-owned business and an equal opportunity employer. Federal EIN: 52-2144356 113