HomeMy WebLinkAboutCONTRACT WITH KLEINSCHMIDT ASSOCIATES AND AUGUSTA UTILITIES_ TO PROVIDE FERC MANDATED 12 INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT DAM SAFETY INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE AUGUSTA CANAL W�+TA
STATE OF GEORGIA
RICHMOND COUNTY
MAJOR PROTECTS
CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
(CITY)
AND
CONSULTANT
CONSULTANT: KLEINSCHMIDT ASSOCIATES
PROJECT: Augusta Canal - Part 12 Independent Consultant Inspection
DATE EXECUTED:
DATE COMPLETED:
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STATE OF GEORGIA
RICHMOND COUNTY
MAJOR PROJECTS
CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
(CITY)
AND
CONSULTANT
This Agreement is made and entered into this day of_ ,2018 by and between
AUGUSTA,Georgia,a political subdivision of the State of Georgia,hereinafter called the"CITY"
and ,a Corporation authorized to do business in Georgia,hereinafter called the
"CONSULTANT."
WHEREAS,the CITY desires to engage a qualified and experienced consulting firm to furnish
professional services for:
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WHEREAS,the CONSULTANT has represented to the CITY that it is experienced and qualified to
provide the services contained herein and the CITY has relied upon such representation.
NOW,THEREFORE,in consideration of the mutual promises and covenant herein contained,it is
agreed by and between the CITY and the CONSULTANT that:
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
CONSULTANT has agreed,in this Agreement with CITY to procure the services of licensed design
professionals, to provide the engineering services required to provide professional engineering
services for the Project in accordance with the requirements as outlined in and attached as
Attachment A-Scope of Services and other relevant data defining the Project.
CONSULTANT COORDINATION
The CONSULTANT shall cooperate fully with all municipalities, local government officials, utility
companies, and other consultants as directed by the CITY. CONSULTANT and all relevant parties
agree to work together on the basis of trust, good faith and fair dealing, and shall take actions
reasonably necessary to enable each other to perform the work of this Agreement in a timely,
efficient and economical manner. All parties agree to cooperate in a manner consistent with good
engineering practice and will exercise the degree of skill and diligence normally employed by
professional engineers or consultants practicing under similar conditions. CONSULTANT will re-
perform any services not meeting this standard without additional compensation.
AMENDMENTS TO AGREEMENT
Every amendment to the Scope of Services shall become and is hereby made a part of this
Agreement. Amendments must be fully executed by both the CONSULTANT and CITY to be
valid.
REDUCTION IN REQUIRED SERVICES
If reductions in the required services are ordered by CITY,the credits shall be the amounts for such
services as described in subsequently executed Amendments to this Agreement, and no claim for
damages for anticipated profits shall accrue to the CONSULTANT.
DATE CHANGES
If in this Agreement specific periods of time for rendering services are set forth or specific dates by
which services are to be completed are provided and if such periods of time or dates are changed
through no fault of CONSULTANT, the rates and amounts of compensation provided for herein
shall be subject to equitable adjustment.
AGREEMENT MODIFICATIONS
This Agreement shall not be modified except by a duly executed Amendment hereto in writing
under the hands and seals of both parties hereto.
TIME OF COMPLETION
The time of completion shall be as described in the schedule attached hereto as Attachment D -
Schedule.
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This Agreement shall terminate immediately and absolutely at such time as appropriated and
otherwise obligated funds are no longer available to satisfy the obligations of the CONSULTANT
on behalf of the CITY under this Agreement. However,CONSULTANT will be compensated for all
work prior to termination of contract even if the CITY has obligated the funds to other projects.
PROJECT PROGRESS
CONSULTANT'S services and compensation under this Agreement have been agreed to in
anticipation of the orderly and continuous progress of the Project through completion.
LITIGATION
Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as obligating the CONSULTANT to appear,support,
prepare, document, bring, defend or assist in litigation either undertaken or defended in behalf of
the CITY except in consideration of compensation. All such services required or requested of
CONSULTANT by the CITY except suits or claims between the parties to this Agreement will be
reimbursed as additional services.
BINDINGS
It is further agreed that the CITY and CONSULTANT each binds itself and themselves, its or their
successors, executors, administrators and assigns to the other party to this Agreement and to its or
their successors, executors and assigns in respect to all covenants of this Agreement. Except as
above, neither CITY nor the CONSULTANT shall assign, sublet or transfer its or their interest in
this Agreement without prior written consent of the other party hereto.
EXTENT OF THE AGREEMENT
This Agreement represents the entire agreement between CITY and CONSULTANT and
supersedes all prior negotiations,representations and agreements,either written or oral.
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DEFINITIONS
Wherever used in this Agreement,whether in the singular or in the plural,the following terms shall
have the following meanings:
Agreement Execution - means the date on which CONSULTANT executes and enters into an
Agreement with CITY to perform the Work.
Agreement Price - means the total monies, adjusted in accordance with any provision herein,
payable to the CONSULTANT under this Agreement.
CITY-means a legal entity AUGUSTA,Georgia,a political subdivision of the State of Georgia.
CONSULTANT - means the party or parties contracting directly with the CITY to perform Work
pursuant to this Agreement.
Contract - means the Agreement Documents specifically identified and incorporated herein by
reference.
Contract Time-means the period of time stated in this Agreement for the completion of the Work.
Subcontractor-means any person, firm, partnership,joint venture,company,corporation,or entity
having a contractual agreement with CONSULTANT or with any of its subcontractors at any tier to
provide a part of the Work called for by this Agreement.
Supplemental Agreement -means a written order to CONSULTANT signed by CITY and accepted
by CONSULTANT,effecting an addition, deletion or revision in the Work, or an adjustment in the
Agreement Price or the Contract Time,issued after execution of this Agreement.
Task Order - means a written order specifying a Scope of Services, time of completion and
compensation limit for services being provided by CONSULTANT. Task Orders shall be
incorporated by reference as part of the Supplemental Conditions of this Agreement.
Work-means any and all obligations, duties and responsibilities, including furnishing equipment,
engineering, design, workmanship, labor and any other services or things necessary to the
successful completion of the Project, assigned to or undertaken by CONSULTANT under this
Agreement.
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CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
List of Documents
The Agreement, the General Conditions, the Attachments, and any Supplemental Agreements,
including Task Orders shall constitute the Agreement Documents(the"Agreement").
Conflict and Precedence
The Agreement Documents are complementary, and what is called for by one is as binding as if
called for by all. In the event there are any conflicting provisions or requirements in the component
parts of this Agreement, the several Agreement Documents shall take precedence in the following
order:
1. Agreement-Including Attachments
2. General Conditions
3. Supplemental Conditions-Including Task Orders
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GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. COMMENCEMENT OF WORK
The performance of services as defined in the Agreement between CONSULTANT and the CITY,
and herein described in this Agreement as Attachment A shall be commenced upon receipt by the
CONSULTANT of a written Notice To Proceed.The effective date of services shall be defined in the
Notice To Proceed.
2. PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
The standard of care for all services performed or furnished by CONSULTANT under this
Agreement will be the level of care and that is ordinarily used by members of CONSULTANT'S
profession practicing under similar conditions.
3. CHANGES AND EXTRA WORK
The CITY may, at any time, request changes in the work to be performed hereunder. All such
changes, including any increase or decrease in the amount of the CONSULTANT's compensation,
which are mutually agreed upon by and between the CITY and the CONSULTANT, shall be
incorporated in written Supplemental Agreements to the Agreement.
Changes that involve an increase in the compensation shall be considered major, and require the
approval of the CITY.
4. PERSONNEL
The CONSULTANT represents that it has secured or will secure, at its own expense, all personnel
necessary to complete this Agreement; none of whom shall be employees of, or have any
contractual relationship with, the CITY. All of the services required hereunder will be performed
by the CONSULTANT under its supervision, and all personnel engaged in the work shall be
qualified and shall be authorized or permitted under law to perform such services.
All key professional personnel, including subcontractors, engaged in performing services for the
CONSULTANT under this agreement are indicated in a personnel listing attached hereto as
Attachment C - Listing of Key Personnel and incorporate herein by reference. No changes or
substitution shall be permitted in the CONSULTANT's Key Personnel without the prior written
approval of the CITY or his designee.
The CONSULTANT shall employ only persons duly registered in the appropriate category in
responsible charge of supervision and design of the work. The CONSULTANT shall endorse all
reports, contract plans, and survey data. Such endorsements shall be made by a person duly
registered in the appropriate category by the Georgia State Board of Registration for Professional
Engineers and Land Surveyors, being in the full employ of the CONSULTANT and responsible for
the work prescribed by this Agreement.
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5. ACCURACY OF WORK
The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for the accuracy of the work and shall promptly correct
errors and omissions in its plans and specifications without additional compensation. The
CONSULTANT shall give immediate attention to these changes so there will be a minimum of
delay to others.
Acceptance of the work by the CITY will not relieve the CONSULTANT of the responsibility for
subsequent correction of any errors and the clarification of any ambiguities.
6. CONFIDENTIALITY
The CONSULTANT agrees that its conclusions and any reports are for the confidential use and
information of the CITY and that it will not disclose its conclusions in whole or in part to any
persons whatsoever, other than to submit its written documentation to the CITY, and will only
discuss the same with it or its authorized representatives. Upon completion of this Agreement
term, all documents, drawings, reports, maps, data and studies prepared by the CONSULTANT
pursuant thereto shall become the property of the CITY and be delivered thereto.
Articles, papers, bulletins, reports, or other materials reporting the plans, progress, analyses, or
results and findings of the work conducted under this Agreement shall not be presented publicly or
published without prior approval in writing of the CITY.
It is further agreed that if any information concerning the PROJECT, should be released by the
CONSULTANT without prior approval from the CITY,the release of same shall constitute grounds
for termination of this Agreement without indemnity to the CONSULTANT, but should any such
information be released by the CITY or by the CONSULTANT with such prior approval, the same
shall be regarded as public information and no longer subject to the restrictions of this Agreement.
7. OPEN RECORDS
CONSULTANT acknowledge that all records relating to this Agreement and the services to be
provided under the contract may be a public record subject to Georgia's Open Records Act
(O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, et seq.). CONSULTANT shall cooperate fully in responding to such request
and making all records,not exempt,available for inspection and copying as provided by law.
8. JURISDICTION
The law of the State of Georgia shall govern the CONTRACT between CITY and CONSULTANT
with regard to its interpretation and performance,and any other claims related to this agreement.
All claims, disputes and other matters in question between CITY and CONSULTANT arising out of
or relating to the Agreement, or the breach thereof, shall be decided in the Superior Court of
Richmond County, Georgia. The CONSULTANT, by executing this Agreement, specifically
consents to jurisdiction and venue in Richmond County and waives any right to contest the
jurisdiction and venue in the Superior Court of Richmond County,Georgia.
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9. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT FOR CAUSE
If the CONSULTANT shall negligently or intentionally fail to fulfill in a timely and proper manner
its obligations under this Agreement, or if the CONSULTANT shall violate any of the material
covenants, agreements or stipulations of this Agreement, CONSULTANT will be given the
opportunity to commence correction of obligation within 5 days of written notice and diligently
complete the correction thereafter. The CONSULTANT'S negligent or intentional failure to
maintain the scheduled level of effort as proposed and prescribed, or its negligent or intentional
deviation from the aforesaid schedule without prior approval of the CITY,shall constitute cause for
termination. The CITY shall thereupon have the right to terminate this Agreement by giving
written notice to the CONSULTANT of such termination, and specifying the effective date thereof,
at least five (5) days before the effective date of such termination. In such event, all finished or
unfinished documents, maps, data, studies, work papers and reports prepared by the
CONSULTANT under this Agreement shall become the property of the CITY, and the
CONSULTANT shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for any satisfactory
work completed on such documents,as mutually agreed by the CITY and CONSULTANT.
10. TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE CITY
The CITY may terminate this contract in part or in whole upon written notice to the
CONSULTANT. The CONSULTANT shall be paid for any validated services under this Contract
up to the time of termination.
11. COORDINATION AND COOPERATION WITH OTHER UTILITIES AND
CONSULTANTS
CONSULTANT shall exercise its professional skill and care consistent with the standard of care to
thoroughly research all utility records to identify the existing facilities on the submitted roadway
plans for avoidance, or resolution, of conflicts with the proposed Scope of Services. In conducting
such research the CONSULTANT is entitled to rely upon the completeness or accuracy of
information provided by the CITY.
If the CITY undertakes or awards other contracts for additional related work, the CONSULTANT
shall fully cooperate with such other CONSULTANTs and the CITY employees or appointed
committee(s), and carefully fit its own work to such additional work as may be directed by the
CITY. The CONSULTANT shall not commit or permit any act which will interfere with the
performance of work by any other CONSULTANT or by CITY employees.
12. COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES
The CONSULTANT warrants that no person or selling agency has been employed or retained to
solicit or secure this Agreement upon an agreement or understanding for a commission,
percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee, excepting bona fide employees or bona fide established
commercial or selling agencies maintained by CONSULTANT for the purpose of securing business
and that the CONSULTANT has not received any non-CITY fee related to this Agreement without
the prior written consent of the CITY. For breach or violation of this warranty,the CITY shall have
the right to annul this Agreement without liability or at its discretion to deduct from the Agreement
Price of consideration the full amount of such commission,percentage,brokerage or contingent fee.
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13. RESPONSIBILITY FOR CLAIMS AND LIABILITY
The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for any and all damages to properties or persons caused
by the negligent or intentional misconduct of its employees, subcontractors, or agents, and shall
hold harmless the CITY,its officers, agents and employees from damages to the extent found to be
resulting from the CONSULTANT, its subcontracts, or agent in the negligent performance or non-
performance of work under this Agreement. These indemnities shall not be limited by reason of
the listing of any insurance coverage.
14. INSURANCE
The CONSULTANT shall, at all times that this Agreement is in effect, cause to be maintained in
force and effect an insurance policy(s) that will ensure and indemnify the CITY against liability or
financial loss resulting from injuries occurring to persons or property or occurring as a result of any
negligent error, act,or omission of the CONSULTANT in performance of the work during the term
of this Agreement.
The CONSULTANT shall provide, at all times that this agreement is in effect, Worker's
Compensation insurance in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia.
The CONSULTANT shall provide,at all times that this Agreement is in effect,Insurance with limits
of not less than:
A. Workmen's Compensation Insurance-in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia.
B. Public Liability Insurance - in an amount of not less that One Million ($1,000,000) Dollars for
injuries,including those resulting in death to any one person,and in an amount of not less than
One Million($1,000,000)Dollars on account of any one occurrence.
C. Property Damage Insurance - in an amount of not less than One Million ($1,000,000) Dollars
from damages on account of an occurrence,with an aggregate limit of One Million ($1,000,000)
Dollars.
D. Valuable Papers Insurance - in an amount sufficient to assure the restoration of any plans,
drawings,field notes,or other similar data relating to the work covered by the Project.
E. Professional Liability Insurance -in an amount of not less than One Million($1,000,000) Dollars
or an amount that correlates to the aggregate fee on the project should it exceed$1,000,000.
CITY will be named as an additional insured with respect to CONSULTANT's liabilities hereunder
in insurance coverage's identified in items(b)and (c).
The policies shall be written by a responsible company(s),to be approved by the CITY, and shall be
noncancellable except on thirty-(30) days' written notice to the CITY. Such policies shall name the
CITY as co-insured,except for worker's compensation and professional liability policies,and a copy
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of such policy or a certificate of insurance shall be filed with the Director at the time of the
execution of this Agreement.
15. PROHIBITED INTERESTS
15.1 Conflict of Interest: The CONSULTANT agrees that it presently has no interest and shall
acquire no interest, direct or indirect, that would conflict in any manner or degree with the
performance of its services hereunder. The CONSULTANT further agrees that, in the
performance of the Agreement,no person having such interest shall be employed.
15.2 Interest of Public Officials: No member, officer,or employee of the CITY during his tenure
or for one year thereafter,shall have any interest,direct or indirect,in this Agreement or the
proceeds thereof.
15.3 Employment of CITY's Personnel: The CONSULTANT shall not employ any person or
persons in the employ of the CITY for any work required by the terms of the Agreement,
without the written permission of the CITY except as may otherwise be provided for herein.
16. SUBCONTRACTING
The CONSULTANT shall not subcontract any part of the work covered by this Agreement or
permit subcontracted work to be further subcontracted without the CITY's prior written approval
of the subcontractor.
All subcontracts in the amount of$5,000 or more shall include, where possible, the provisions set
forth in this Agreement.
17. ASSIGNABILITY
The CONSULTANT shall not assign or transfer whether by an assignment or novation, any of its
rights, obligations, benefits, liabilities or other interest under this Agreement without the written
consent of the CITY.
18. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
During the performance of this Agreement, the CONSULTANT agrees as follows: (1) the
CONSULTANT will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because
of race, creed, color, sex or national origin; (2) the CONSULTANT will, in all solicitations or
advertisements for employees placed by qualified applicants,receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, creed, color, sex or national origin; (3) the CONSULTANT will cause the
foregoing provisions to be inserted in all subcontracts for any work covered by the Agreement so
that such provision will be binding upon each subcontractor,provided that the foregoing provision
shall not apply to contracts or subcontracts for standard commercial supplies of raw materials.
19. DRUG FREE WORK PLACE
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CONSULTANT shall be responsible for insuring that its employees are not be involved in any
manner with the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, sale or use of a
controlled substance in the workplace. For purposes of the policy, "workplace" is defined as CITY
owned or leased property,vehicles,and project or client site. Any violation of the prohibitions may
result in discipline and/or immediate discharge.
CONSULTANT shall notify the appropriate federal agencies of an employee who has a criminal
drug statute conviction for workplace violation.
CONSULTANT may require drug or alcohol testing of employees when contractually or legally
obligated,or when good business practices would dictate.
20. ANTI-KICKBACK CLAUSE
Salaries of architects, drafters, engineer's, and technicians performing work under this Agreement
shall be paid unconditionally and not less often than once a month without deduction or rebate on
any account except only such payroll deductions as are mandatory by law. The CONSULTANT
hereby promises to comply with all applicable "Anti-kickback" laws, and shall insert appropriate
provisions in all subcontracts covering work under this Agreement.
21. AUDITS AND INSPECTORS
At any time during normal business hours and as often as the CITY may deem necessary, the
CONSULTANT shall make available to the CITY and/or audit representatives of the CITY for
examination all of its records with respect to all matters covered by this Agreement. It shall also
permit the CITY and/or representatives of the audit, examine and make copies, excerpts or
transcripts from such records of personnel,conditions of employment and other data relating to all
matters covered by this Agreement.
The CONSULTANT shall maintain all books, documents, papers, accounting records and other
evidence pertaining to costs incurred on the Project and used in support of its proposal and shall
make such material available at all reasonable times during the period of the Agreement, and for
three years from the date of final payment under the Agreement,for inspection by the CITY or any
reviewing agencies, and copies thereof shall be furnished upon request at cost plus 10%. The
CONSULTANT agrees that the provisions of this Article shall be included in any Agreements it
may make with any subcontractor,assignee,or transferee.
22. OWNERSHIP,PUBLICATION,REPRODUCTION AND USE
All documents and materials prepared as an instrument of service pursuant to this Agreement are
the property of the CITY. The CITY shall have the unrestricted authority to publish, disclose,
distribute, and otherwise use, in whole or in part, any reports, data, maps, or other materials
prepared under this Agreement without according credit of authorship. The CITY shall hold
harmless the CONSULTANT against all claims arising out of such use of documents and materials
without the CONSULTANT's knowledge and written consent.
23. VERBAL AGREEMENT OR CONVERSATION
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No verbal agreement or conversation with any officer, agent, or employee of the CITY, either
before, during, or after the execution of this Agreement, shall affect or modify any of the terms or
obligations herein contained, nor shall such verbal agreement or conversation entitle the
CONSULTANT to any additional payment whatsoever under the terms for this Agreement. All
changes to this Agreement shall be in writing and appended hereto as prescribed in Article 3 above.
24. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
The CONSULTANT shall perform the services under this Agreement as an independent contractor
and nothing contained herein shall be construed to be inconsistent with this relationship or status.
Nothing in this Agreement shall be interpreted or construed to constitute the CONSULTANT or
any of its agents or employees to be the agent,employee,or representative of the CITY.
25. NOTICES
All notices shall be in writing and delivered in person or transmitted by certified mail, postage
prepaid. Notices shall be addressed as follows:
CITY: CONSULTANT:
ADMINISTRATOR Jason Aberdeen,Vice President
AUGUSTA,GEORGIA KLEINSCHMIDT ASSOCIATES
535 Telfair Street
Suite 910 141 Main Street
Augusta,GA 30901 Pittsfield,ME 04967
Copy to:
DIRECTOR
AUGUSTA UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
452 Walker Street;Suite 200
Augusta,GA 30901
26. TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OR DELAY OF PERFORMANCE OF CONTRACT
To the extent that it does not alter the scope of this agreement, the CITY may unilaterally order a
temporary stopping of the work,or delaying of the work to be performed by CONSULTANT under
this agreement.
27. DEFECTIVE PRICING
To the extent that the pricing provided by CONSULTANT is erroneous and defective, the parties
may,by agreement,correct pricing errors to reflect the intent of the parties.
28. SPECIFIED EXCUSES FOR DELAY OR NON-PERFORMANCE
CONSULTANT is not responsible for delay in performance caused by hurricanes, tornadoes,
floods, and other severe and unexpected acts of nature. In any such event, the contract price and
schedule shall be equitably adjusted.
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29. HOLD HARMLESS
Except as otherwise provided in this agreement, CONSULTANT shall indemnify and hold
harmless Augusta, GA, and its employees from and against liabilities, claims, suits, demands,
damages,losses, and expenses,including reasonable attorneys' fees to the extent recoverable under
applicable law,to the extent found to have been caused by the negligent performance of its Work.
30. GEORGIA PROMPT PAY ACT NOT APPLICABLE
The terms of this agreement supersede any and all provisions of the Georgia Prompt Pay Act.
31. RIGHT TO INSPECT PREMISES
Augusta, Georgia may,at reasonable times,inspect the part of the plant,place of business, or work
site of CONSULTANT or any subcontractor of CONSULTANT or subunit thereof which is
pertinent to the performance of any contract awarded or to be awarded by Augusta,Georgia.
32. E-VERIFY
All contractors and subcontractors entering into contracts with Augusta, Georgia for the physical
performance of services shall be required to execute an Affidavit verifying its compliance with
O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91, stating affirmatively that the individual, firm, or corporation which is
contracting with Augusta, Georgia has registered with and is participating in a federal work
authorization program. All contractors and subcontractors must provide their E-Verify number and
must be in compliance with the electronic verification of work authorized programs operated by
the United States Department of Homeland Security or any equivalent federal work authorization
program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security to verify information of
newly hired employees, pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA), P.L.
99-603, in accordance with the applicability provisions and deadlines established in O.C.G.A. § 13-
10-91 and shall continue to use the federal authorization program throughout the contract term. All
contractors shall further agree that, should it employ or contract with any subcontractor(s) in
connection with the physical performance of services pursuant to its contract with Augusta,
Georgia the contractor will secure from such subcontractor(s) each subcontractor's E-Verify number
as evidence of verification of compliance with O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91 on the subcontractor affidavit
provided in Rule 300-10-01-.08 or a substantially similar form. All contractors shall further agree to
maintain records of such compliance and provide a copy of each such verification to Augusta,
Georgia at the time the subcontractor(s)is retained to perform such physical services.
33. LOCAL SMALL BUSINESS LANGUAGE
In accordance with Chapter 10B of the AUGUSTA, GA. CODE, Contractor expressly agrees to
collect and maintain all records necessary to for Augusta,Georgia to evaluate the effectiveness of its
Local Small Business Opportunity Program and to make such records available to Augusta,
Georgia. The requirements of the Local Small Business Opportunity Program can be found at
www.augustaga.gov. In accordance with AUGUSTA, GA. CODE § 1-10-129(d)(7), for all contracts
where a local small business goal has been established, the contractor is required to provide local
small business utilization reports. Contractor shall report to Augusta,Georgia the total dollars paid
to each local small business on each contract, and shall provide such payment affidavits,regarding
payment to subcontractors as may be requested by Augusta, Georgia. Such documents shall be in
the format specified by the Director of minority and small business opportunities, and shall be
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submitted at such times as required by Augusta,Georgia.Failure to provide such reports within the
time period specified by Augusta, Georgia shall entitle Augusta, Georgia to exercise any of the
remedies set forth, including but not limited to, withholding payment from the contractor and/or
collecting liquidated damages.
34. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
"Consultant acknowledges that this contract and any changes to it by amendment, modification,
change order or other similar document may have required or may require the legislative
authorization of the Board of Commissioners and approval of the Mayor. Under Georgia law,
Consultant is deemed to possess knowledge concerning Augusta, Georgia's ability to assume
contractual obligations and the consequences of Consultant's provision of goods or services to
Augusta, Georgia under an unauthorized contract, amendment, modification, change order or
other similar document, including the possibility that the Consultant may be precluded from
recovering payment for such unauthorized goods or services. Accordingly, Consultant agrees that
if it provides goods or services to Augusta, Georgia under a contract that has not received proper
legislative authorization or if the Consultant provides goods or services to Augusta, Georgia in
excess of the any contractually authorized goods or services, as required by Augusta, Georgia's
Charter and Code, Augusta, Georgia may withhold payment for any unauthorized goods or
services provided by Consultant. Consultant assumes all risk of non-payment for the provision of
any unauthorized goods or services to Augusta, Georgia, and it waives all claims to payment or to
other remedies for the provision of any unauthorized goods or services to Augusta, Georgia,
however characterized, including, without limitation, all remedies at law or equity." This
acknowledgement shall be a mandatory provision in all Augusta, Georgia contracts for goods and
services,except revenue producing contracts.
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AUGUSTA UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
452 Walker Street,Suite 200
Augusta,GA 30901
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CONSULTANT'S RESPONSIBILITIES
CONSULTANT , in order to determine the requirements of the Project, shall review the
information in Attachment A-Scope of Services.CONSULTANT shall review its understanding
of the Project requirements with CITY and shall advise CITY of additional data or services which
are not a part of CONSULTANT's services,if any,necessary for design to begin.
PROTECT UNDERSTANDING
Upon request from the CONSULTANT, CITY may provide all criteria and full information as to
CITY's and CONSULTANT'S requirements for this part of the project,including design objectives
and constraints,space,capacity and performance requirements, flexibility and expendability,and
any budgetary limitations. CONSULTANT may request from the CITY to furnish data, reports,
surveys,and other materials that may be relied upon in performing CONSULTANT'S services.
REVIEW OF WORK
Authorized representatives of the CITY may at all reasonable times review and inspect the project
activities and data collected under the Agreement and amendments thereto. All reports,
drawings, studies, specifications, estimates, maps and computation prepared by or for the CITY
in association with this Agreement shall be subject to review.
The CITY may at any time request progress reports, prints or copies of any work performed
under this Agreement. Refusal by the CONSULTANT to submit progress reports and/or plans
shall be cause to withhold payment to the CONSULTANT until the CONSULTANT complies
with the CITY's request in the regard.
The CITY's review recommendations shall be incorporated into the plans by the CONSULTANT.
CONSULTANT'S INSURANCE
CONSULTANT will maintain throughout this AGREEMENT the following insurance limits as
specified in General Condition 14-Insurance.
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CITY'S RESPONSIBILITES
CITY-FURNISHED DATA
CITY will provide to CONSULTANT all data in CITY's possession relating to CONSULTANT's
services on the PROJECT. CONSULTANT will reasonably rely upon the accuracy, timeliness,
and completeness of the information provided by CITY.
RIGHT TO ENTER
The CONSULTANT will notify all property owners or occupants of the intent to enter properties
for the purpose of accomplishing work in accordance with the practices of the CITY. The
CONSULTANT shall discuss with and receive approval from the CITY prior to sending notices of
intent to enter private property. Upon request by the CONSULTANT, the CITY will provide the
necessary documents identifying the CONSULTANT as being in the employ CITY for the
purpose described in the Agreement.
ADVERTISEMENTS,PERMITS,AND ACCESS
Unless otherwise agreed to in the Scope of Services, CITY will obtain, arrange, and pay for all
advertisements for bids; permits and licenses required by local, state, or federal authorities; and
land, easements, rights-of-way, and access necessary for CONSULTANT's services or PROJECT
construction.
TIMELY REVIEW
CITY will examine CONSULTANT's studies, reports, sketches, drawings, specifications,
proposals, and other documents; obtain advice of an attorney, insurance counselor, accountant,
auditor, bond and financial advisors, and other consultants as CITY deems appropriate; and
render in writing decisions required by CITY in a timely manner.
PROMPT NOTICE
CITY will give prompt written notice to CONSULTANT whenever CITY observes or becomes
aware of any development that affects the scope or timing of CONSULTANT's Services,or of any
defect in the work of CONSULTANT or construction contractors.
CITY'S INSURANCE
CITY will maintain property insurance on all pre-existing physical facilities associated in any way
with the PROJECT.
LITIGATION ASSISTANCE
The Scope of Services does not include costs of CONSULTANT for required or requested
assistance to support, prepare, document, bring, defend, or assist in litigation undertaken or
defended by CITY.All such Services required or requested of CONSULTANT by CITY,except for
suits or claims between the parties to this AGREEMENT, will be reimbursed as additional
services.
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ATTACHMENT A— SCOPE OF SERVICES
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Perform the 3rd Part 12 Independent Consultant Dam Safety Inspection Report (CSIR) of the
City of Augusta's (City) Augusta Canal Hydroelectric Project (Project), FERC No. 11810. The
CSIR shall be performed per Chapter 14 of FERC's Engineering Guidelines for the Evaluation of
Hydroelectric Projects, Revision 3, May 2017(Guidelines). In addition to the work of the Part 12
Inspection, the Independent Consultant shall perform an external audit of the City's
"Owner's Dam Safety Program" (ODSP) per the requirement of Part 12,Subpart D of FERC's
regulations (Code of Federal Regulations: 18 CFR Part 12). The CSIR and the ODSP report are
due to FERC by June 30,2019.
SCOPE OF WORK:
The work to be perform shall be as outlined in detail in CONSULTANT's Proposal for
Engineering Services,Proposal No. 2097001.00,Augusta Canal Hydroelectric Project
3rd Part 12 Dam Safety Inspection proposal of August 24, 2018; briefly summarized as
follows:
1.0 Part 12 Inspection Report
1.1 Review of Background Information
The CONSULTANT shall review the previous CSIRs, the Supporting Technical Information
Document (STID), Potential Failure Mode Analysis Report and Addendums, dam safety
correspondence with FERC, FERC's current Annual Inspection Report, and the new reports
addressing the Project's Inflow Design Flood and stability analyses and other related
documents.
1.2 Review of Supporting Technical Information Document
The City will utilize the services of Cranston Engineering to revise the STID as needed to
comply with the Guidelines. Kleinschmidt shall provide a memo that identifies what changes
should be made to the STID, and the Dam Surveillance and Monitoring Plan, to meet the
Guidelines'requirements.
1.3 Review of Instrumentation and Survey Data
Review data provided by the City to monitor the movement, stability, or uplift of the water
retaining structures. Per the Guidelines, Appendix D, the data plots will cover not less than 15
years of data,if available.
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1.4 Field Inspection
The CONSULTANT will observe the water retaining structures, focusing not only on the
condition of the structures, but considering the findings of the Potential Failure Mode
Analysis (PFMA). The inspection will assess the condition of the diversion dam, if not being
overtopped, the 7-mile-long canal and any structure that intrudes into or passes beneath the
canal dikes and waterways.
The CONSULTANT will review and offer an opinion on the adequacy of the operation and
monitoring of the Project in terms of the findings of the PFMA, and review maintenance
procedures and repairs made (if any) to the Project's water retaining structures as a result of
recommendations from previous CSIR(s). The City make provisions to provide the necessary
safety equipment, clearances, and field checks needed to allow access to any galleries,
passages,or confined spaces associated with the Project's structures.
The canal and diversion dam shall be inspection in December 2018 when the canal is at full
pool, and the canal respected in January 2019 when the canal is drained to accommodate
schedule repairs to the canal dikes.
1.5 Part 12 Report Preparation
The CSIR will be prepared in a format that complies with the FERC's requirements as
contained in the Guidelines, Appendix H. Pertinent sections of the report will contain clear
statements as to the extent of review of analyses and studies that were performed by or under
the direction of the CONSULTANT, and those sections will also clearly state whether the
CONSULTANT agrees with the methods of analyses, assumptions, and findings of the
studies or analyses. Five bound copies and a PDF copy of the report shall be provided to the
City for submittal to FERC; and an electronic copy of the memo identifying revisions needed
to the STID will be provided to the City.
2.0 PFMA Review
2.1 FERC Teleconference
The CONSULTANT will participate in a teleconference with FERC and the City and Cranston
Engineering to discuss FERC's expectations for the PFMA Review and documentation.
2.1 Review Documents for the PFMA
The CONSULTANT will review the existing PFMA Report and other documents provided by
the City that potentially provide information to address the expansion or reclassification of
existing or development of new PFMs.
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2.3 Review of PFMA Report
The CONSULTANT shall participated in the review of the PFMA Report. The City will also
utilize the services of Cranston Engineering to participate in the review of the PFMA Report.
Per FERC's request the City will provide a qualified engineer to facilitate and direct the
review of the PFMA Report.
2.4 Revise PFMA Report
The City will utilize the services of Cranston Engineering to revise the PFMA Report to
comply with the Guidelines with the CONSULTANT advising and working with Cranston
Engineering on the reformatting and revisions needed.
3.0 Audit of Owner's Dam Safety Program
The CONSULTANT shall perform an audit of the ODSP in compliance with FERC's
requirements. The CONSULTANT shall review the ODSP and other documents provided by
the City and he shall conduct interviews with City and canal Authority personal as needed to
conduct the audit. Kleinschmidt shall k provide an electronic copy of the draft report to the
City for review.
The final report shall contain the P.E. Stamp and signature of the CONSULTANT and five
hard copies and one PDF copy of the report provided to the City for submittal to FERC.
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ATTACHMENT B - COMPENSATION
The CITY shall compensate the CONSULTANT for services, which have been authorized by the
CITY under the terms of this Agreement.
The CONSULTANT may submit to the CITY a monthly invoice,in a form acceptable to the CITY
and accompanied by all support documentation requested by the CITY, for payment for the
services, which were completed during the billing period. The CITY shall review for approval
said invoices. CITY agrees to pay promptly CONSULTANT's fees and expenses as submitted on
monthly invoices. If any balance remains unpaid thirty days from the date of the invoice, CITY
shall pay interest on the unpaid balance at the rate of one and one-half percent per month from
said thirtieth day and shall, in addition, pay CONSULTANT's costs of collection including
reasonable legal fees. The CITY shall have the right to reject payment of any invoice or part
thereof if not properly supported, or if the costs requested or a part thereof, as determined solely
by the CITY, are unreasonably in excess of the actual phase of completion of each phase. The
CITY shall pay each such invoice or portion thereof as approved, provided that the approval or
payment of any such invoice shall not considered to be evidence of performance by the
CONSULTANT to the point indicted by such invoice, or of receipt of acceptance by the CITY of
the service covered by such invoice. The CITY shall pay any undisputed items contained in such
invoices.
Each invoice shall be accompanied by a letter progress report describing the total work
accomplished for each phase and any problems,which have been encountered,which may inhibit
execution of the work. The CONSULTANT shall also submit an accurate updated schedule, and
an itemized description of the percentage of total work completed for each phase during the
billing period.
When the CITY authorizes the CONSULTANT to proceed with the work authorized in a Task
Order, it agrees to pay the CONSULTANT for work completed, on the basis of the standard
billing rates shown in Attachment B to the Contract of those principals and employees engaged
directly on the work.
Compensation for design services shall be invoices based on the sum of all actual costs incurred
in the performance of the work, including all direct, payroll, overall and profit cost in an amount
not-to-exceed the compensation set forth in the terms of the Agreement or any authorized Task
Order. All invoices submitted by the CONSULTANT shall be detailed to reflect incurred
expenses,labor hours and costs by authorized Task.
Overtime may be performed at the discretion of the CONSULTANT, but the premium time
portion of the overtime will not be billed to the CITY unless the CONSULTANT has requested
acceleration of the scheduled work in writing.
The Work shall be performed on an Hourly Rate Basis plus expenses for an estimated cost as
follows:
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Part 12 Inspection $ 83,182
PFMA Review $ 20,618
Audit of ODSP $ 9,700
TOTAL $113,500
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KLEINSCHMIDT ASSOCIATES
2018 AND 2019 RATES(USD)
LABOR CATEGORY 2018 HOURLY 2019 HOURLY
BILLING RATE BILLING RATE
SENIOR CONSULTANTS
Principal Consultant Fl $215.00 $220.00
Senior Manager M1G $200.00 $206.00
Team Leader M1T $172.00 $178.00
ENGINEERS
Senior Engineering Consultant E6 $187.00 $195.00
Senior Engineer E5 $156.00 $162.00
Project Engineer E4 $140.00 $146.00
Engineer E3 $130.00 $135.00
Staff Engineer E2 $120.00 $124.00
Engineer Technician El $90.00 $101.00
LICENSING COORDINATORS/PLANNERS
Senior Regulatory/Planner Advisor L/P7 $200.00 $211.00
Senior Licensing Coordinator/Planner L/P6 $161.00 $168.00
Project Licensing Coordinator/Planner L/P5 $135.00 $141.00
Licensing Coordinator/Planner L/P4 $120.00 $124.00
Staff Licensing Coordinator/Planner L/P3 $104.00 $108.00
Associate Licensing Coordinator/Planner L/P2 $88.00 $92.00
Licensing Coordinator/Planner Technician L/P1 $71.00 $74.00
SCIENTISTS
Senior Science Advisor S7 $204.00 $212.00
Senior Scientist S6 $161.00 $168.00
Project Scientist S5 $133.00 $138.00
Scientist S4 $118.00 $122.00
Staff Scientist S3 $99.00 $106.00
Associate Scientist S2 $80.00 $84.00
Scientist Technician S1 $70.00 $74.00
DESIGNERS/DRAFTERS
Senior Designer D4 $120.00 $130.00
Designer D3 $105.00 $114.00
Senior Drafter D2 $90.00 $97.00
Drafter D1 $80.00 $87.00
PROJECT AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Program Director PD $210.00 $220.00
Senior Project Manager PM2 $205.00 $215.00
Project Manager PM1 $175.00 $184.00
Senior Administrative Manager A7 $140.00 $146.00
Administrative Manager A6 $115.00 $119.00
Administrative Coordinator A5 $105.00 $108.00
Senior Administrative Staff A4 $95.00 $97.00
Administrative Staff A3 $83.00 $87.00
Associate Administrative Staff A2 $70.00 $72.00
Office Assistant Al $64.00 $67.00
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ATTACHMENT C - LISTING OF KEY PERSONNEL
CONSULTANT shall provide qualified personnel to perform its work. The list of key personnel
below,including a designated Program Manager will not change or be reassigned without the
written approval of the CITY. Those personnel committed for this work are as follows:
Paul Cyr,P.E.,Independent
Consultant and Project
Manager
No Subconsultants will be
used in the performance of
the work.
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ATTACHMENT D - SCHEDULE FOR PERFORMANCE
Date Action Task
September 17,2018 the City to provide CONSULTANT copies of documents ----
referenced in CONSULTANT'S Proposal
October 16,2018 FERC Teleconference call to discuss PFMA PFMA
November 13-15,2018 PFMA Review PFMA
December 10-14,2018 Part 12 Inspection of dam and canal at full pool CSIR
December 21, 2018 Cranston Engineering submits draft of PFMA Report to PFMA
CONSULTANT review
January 11,2019 CONSULTANT provides Cranston Engineering with PFMA
comments on draft PFMA Report
January 22-24,2019 Part 12 Inspection of canal drained CSIR
February 8,2019 Cranston Engineering submits to City revised draft of PFMA
PFMA Report
between February 8 City provides Cranston Engineering with comments on PFMA
and May 3,2019 revised review draft of PFMA Report;Cranston
Engineering revises draft PFMA Report;City submits
revised review draft of PFMA Report to FERC;FERC
submits comments to City;City distributes comments to
Cranston Engineering and CONSULTANT
April 5,2019 CONSULTANT submits to City review draft of ODSP ODSP
Audit Report
April 19,2019 Cranston Engineering finalizes PFMA Report and PFMA
provides copies to City and CONSULTANT
May 3,2019 City provides CONSULTANT comments on ODSP Audit ODSP
Report
May 3,2019 CONSULTANT submits to City review draft of the Part CSIR
12 Report
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May 31,2019 City provides CONSULTANT comments on Part 12 CSIR
Report
June 14,2019 CONSULTANT provides City with final copies of the CSIR&
Part 12 Report and the ODSP Audit Report ODSP
June 30,2019 City submits to FERC Part 12 Report,PFMA Report, ----
ODSP Audit Report
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CONSULTANT SERVICES
As a part of this Agreement the CONSULTANT agrees to furnish the following checked items
(CONSULTANT to initial in the space provided acknowledging responsibility to furnish said
item).
Prior to Authorization To Proceed:
Q Detailed Scope of Services based upon Schedule A of this Agreement to be submitted
with Cost Proposal clearly defining the CONSULTANT'S understanding of the project
limits,design objectives and CONSULTANT'S services to be provided.
Q Cost Proposal that will include cost of surveying, design, preparation of construction
plans and specifications, and other services requested in the CITY's Request for
Proposal.
? Schedule for submittal of review documents final documents.
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ADDITIONAL SERVICES:
1. Revisions to the Scope of Work after this AGREEMENT has been executed by the CITY.
2. Out-of-town meetings or conferences required of the CONSULTANT by the CITY.
3. Other not described above,as approved by the CITY.
NOTE:
It is the responsibility of the CONSULTANT as contracted by the CITY to provide professional engineering services. It is expected
that such professionals will operate in a manner which assures the interests of the common welfare,rather than in a manner which
promotes their own financial gain. It is expected that such professionals will act as a faithful agent for the CITY as a client. It is the
duty of the CONSULTANT to protect the safety,health and welfare of the public in the performance of their professional duties.
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