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STATE OF GEORGIA
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY
GENERAL
CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
(CITY)
AND
CONSULTANT
, CONSULTANT: Graves Water Services, Inc.
PROJECT: Groundwater Treatment Plant 1/4 Wellfield Testing
DATE EXCECUTED: II R~/o2..
DATE COMPLETED: 2.12.~/tfL.
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AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
(CITY)
STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR GENERAL PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES TO BE FURNISHED TO THE AUGUSTA
UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
CITY'S ADDRESS:
AUGUSTA UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
360 Bay Street, Suite 180
Augusta, GA 30901
PROJECT NAME
CONSULTANT
CONSULTANT'S
ADDRESS:
Groundwater Trea~ment Plant ~Wellfield Test n
Gra e Water Ser~~
7724 Atomic Road
Jackson, SC 29831
CITY and CONSULTANT have agreed that CONSULTANT will perform the following Scope of Service, which are part of the
PROJECT identified above. The Scope of Service covered by this AGREEMENT will be performed in accordance with the
Provisions included within this form and any attachments or schedules. This AGREEMENT supersedes all prior agreements and
understandings and may only be changed by written amendlllent executed by both parties. CONSULTANT will proceed with
Sco e of Service following open rece pt of Notice to Proceed.
Sco e Of Services:
Reference Graves uotation
Com ensatlon:
Based u on "CONSULT ANT SERVICES" Attached hereto the com ensation will be:
Reference
otJit:ion 11102
Other Terms!"
The follow;ng allaehmenls a'e he,eby l
made a pari of this AGREEMENT:
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, said parties have hereunto set their seals the day and year written below:
AUGUSTA,
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J:J PRINTED NAME:
'1' TITLE: MA VOR
ATTEST CLERK:
DATE:
Copy To:
DIRECTOR
AUGUSTA UTiliTIES DEPARTMENT
360 Bay Street, Suite 180
Augusta, GA 30901
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CONSULTANT - Graves Water Services, Inc.
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PRINTED NAME: Timothy E. Miles
TITLE: Qoerations Manager
DATE: Januarv 18. 2002
Revision Date: Februa'Y 7, 2001
GENERAL PROVISIONS
ARTICLE 1. TERMS OF PAYMENT
1.1 Invoicing
CONSULTANT may submit invoices to CITY for progress
payments not more than once eElch month, Such invoices
will represent the value of the completed Scope of Services
and will be prepared in a f:>rm and supported by
documentation as CITY may reasonably require. Invoices
will be reviewed and approved by PROGRAM MANAGER
before submittal to CITY,
1.2 Final Payment
Upon completion of the Scope of Services CONSULTANT
will notify CITY, in writing, that the Scope of Services is
complete and that final payment is due, if the Scope of
Services has been completedn accordance with this
AGREEMENT. The final invoice tCI the CITY shall be clearly
noted as "Final Invoice,"
1.3 Liens
CONSULTANT will promptly pay for all services, labor,
materials, and equipment mied or employed by
CONSULTANT in the Scope of Services and will maintain
all materials, equipment, stn;ctures, buildings, and
premises free and clear of ml!chanic's or other liens,
CONSULTANT will, upon completion of the Scope of
Services and before final payment is due, furnish CITY with
reasonable evidence that all servil:es, labor, materials, and
equipment have been paid in full.
ARTICLE 2. OBLIGATIONS OF CONSULTANT
2.1 Independent Contractor
CONSULTANT is an independEmt contractor and will
maintain complete control of and responsibility for its
employees, subcontractors, and agents. CONSULTANT
shall also be solely responsible for the means and methods
for carrying out the Scope of Services and for the safety of
its employees.
2.2 Lower Tier Subcontractors
2,2,1 The names of any proposed or existing
subcontractors to CONSULTANT who will perform a portion
of the Scope of Services (Lower Tier Subcontractor) must
be submitted to and approved in advance in writing by
CITY, CONSULTANT will bind all Lower Tier
Subcontractors to the Provisions of this AGREEMENT.
2,2,2 Neither this AGREEMENT nor any Lower Tier
Subcontract will create any contractual relationship between
any Lower Tier Subcontractor and CITY, nor any liability of
CITY to any Lower Tier Subcontractor,
2.3 Performance
2,3.1 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, If such deficiencies are not corrected in a timely
manner, CITY may cause the same to be corrected and
deduct costs incurred from CONSULTANT's compensation,
2,3,2 Results reported from any laboratory Services may
undergo contract compliance and quality assurance reviews
by CITY. For analyses that fail either of these reviews, the
laboratory will be required, without further compensation, to
reanalyze the samples to meet these requirements, If
reanalyzes is not possible, the laboratory will not be paid for
the deficient analyses,
2.4 Insurance
2,4.1 CONSULTANT will maintain throughout this
AGREEMENT the following insurance:
(a) Worker's compensation insurance in accordance with
the laws of the State of Georgia.
(b) Public Liability Insurance - covering claims for
injuries to members of the public or damage to,
property of others arising out of any covered
negligent act or omission of CONSULTANT or of any
of its employees, agents, or subcontractors, with
$1,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate,
(s) \./ah:la~le rap..l! II ,stlrtlnce in tin 61 "Ollnt sufficient
~ Ci",::;UI.. tRe re3ter6tion ef any ~Ia~wing,
~ fielfl Aetes, er ether similar Elata rela~t9-the woLk
~QIoIered by ti,e PI ujtl\;l.
(El) Prefflssior\al Liability ill"'U1 once in an tlmottn~"I1ot
les9 then $1,aee,eee,
2.4.2 Insurance coverage in 2.4.1 (b) and (c) above will
name CITY and CONSULTANT as additional insureds,
Such insurance will be the primary coverage to CITY,
2.4,3 Before commencing Work under this contract,
CONSULTANT will furnish CITY with certificates of
insurance verifying coverages and additional insureds,
Certificates also will state that the insurance carrier will give
CITY thirty (30) days notice of any insurance cancellation or
material alteration.
2.5 Responsibility for Claims and Liability
The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for any and all
damages to properties or persons caused by its employees,
subcontractors, or agents, and shall hold harmless the
C!TY,its officers, agents and employees from all suits,
claims, actions or damages of any nature whatsoever to the
extent found to be resulting from the Consultant, its
subcontracts, or agent in the negligent performance or non-
pE'rformance of worle under this Agreement. These
indemnities shall not be limited by reason of the listing of
any insurance coverage.
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2.6 Codes, laws, and Regulations
CONSULTANT will comply with all applicable codes, laws,
regulations, standards, and ordinances applicable in the
State of Georgia, in force during the term of this
AGREEMENT.
2.7 Permits, licenses, and Fees ~-;'\
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CONSULTANT will obtain and pay for allVpermits and
licenses required by law that are associated with
CONSULTANT's performance of the Scope of Services, Gi)
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2.8 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.
2.9 Open Records
CONSULTANT acknowledges that all records relating to
this Agreement and the services to be provided under the
contact may be a public record subject to Georgia Open
Records Act (O,C,G,A, ~ 50-18-70, et seq,).
CONSULTANT shall cooperate fully in responding to such
requests and making all records, not exempt, available for
inspection and copying as provided by law.
2.10 Key Personnel
Designate in writing a person to act as the CONSULTANT'S
representative with respect to the services to be rendered
under this agreement. Such pers,:," shall have complete
authority to transmit instruction:., receive information,
interpret and define the CITY'!; policies and decisions with
respect to the CONSULTANT'S services for this part of the
project.
All 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 incorporated herein by refen~nce. No changes or
substitutions shall be permitted in the CONSULTANT's Key
Personnel without the prior written approval of the CITY or
his designee,
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 requred hereunder will be
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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.
2.11 Ownership, Publication, Reproduction and Use
All documents and materials prepared 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.
One legible copy each of all laboratory, field, or other notes,
log book pages, and technical data, computations, designs
and other instruments of service prepared under the terms
of this AGREEMENT will be delivered by CONSULTANT to
CITY upon completion of the Scope of Services.
2.12 Access to Records
CONSULTANT will maintain accounting records, in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
and practices, to substantiate all Invoiced amounts, Said
records will be available for examination by CITY during
CONSULTANT's normal business hours for a period of 3
years after CONSULTANT's final invoice to the extent
required to verify the costs incurred hereunder.
2.123 Suspension of WORK
CONSULTANT will, upon written notice from CITY,
suspend, delay, or interrupt all or a part of the Scope of
Services, In such event, CONSULTANT will resume the
Scope of Services upon written notice from CITY, and an
extension of time and/or an equitable adjustment in
compensation, if appropriate, will be mutually agreed upon,
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2.15 Monthly Progress Report
CONSULTANT will provide, if requested by CITY, a monthly
progress report to CITY in a form ~lnd covering information
as required by CITY, Refusal by t;,e 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,
2.16 Observation of the Work
CITY reserves the right, but not the obligation, at all
reasonable times to inspect or ,)therwise evaluate the
Services performed or being performed by CONSULTANT
and the premises on which it is bein!) performed,
2.17 Working Flies
CONSULTANT will maintain files containing all deliverable
documentation Including calculations, assumptions,
interpretations of regulations, sources of Information, and
other raw data required in the performance of this
AGREEMENT. CONSULTANT will provide copies of the
information contained in its working files to CITY upon
request of CITY,
2.18 Communications with CITY
All of CONSULTANT's written or verbal communication
with or to federal, state, or local agencies, relative to
Services under this AGREEMENT must be through or with
the knowledge of CITY or Program Manager.
2.19 Safety
CONSULTANT is solely responsible for health and safety of
its own employees and its subcontractors, CONSULTANT
will comply with any owner or site controlling contractor's
health and safety plan. CONSULTANT will comply with all
applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations
related to health and safety,
2.20 Program Manager
Program Manager- means the representative of the CITY
who shall act as Liaison between the CITY and the
CONSULTANT for all matters pertaining to this Agreement,
including review of CONSULTANT's plans and work,
ARTICLE 3. OBLIGATIONS OF CITY
3.1 Timely Review
CITY will examine CONSULTANT's studies, reports,
proposals, and other project-related docllments and render
decisions required by CONSULTANT i, a timely manner.
3.2 Prompt Notice
CITY will give written notice to CONSULTANT whenever
CITY observes or becomes aware of lmy development that
affects the scope or timing of CONSULTANT's Scope of
Services, or any defect in the Services of CONSULTANT.
3.3 Technical Guidance and Informntion Transfer
3,3.1 CITY may, at its sole discretion, provide technical
guidance on subcontract performance, Technical guidance
may include:
(a) Guidance that assists CONSULTANT in
accomplishing the Scope of Services,
(b) Review comments on deliverables.
(c) Copies of technical guidance documents relative to
Services under this AGREEMENT, as they are
made available to CITY,
Technical guidance will be issued in writing or, after verbal
issuance, confirmed in writing,
3,3,2 CITY may also, at its sole discretion, provide
CONSULTANT with documents, forms, procedures,
agreements, and other items specifically developed for use
on this PROJECT for CONSULTANT's information,
CONSULTANT agrees to assume the full liability arising out
of the improper use of any information provided by CITY,
3.4 Furnished Data
CITY will provide CONSULTANT technical data in its
possession, including, but not limited to, previous reports,
maps, surveys, borings, and other information relating to
CONSULTANT's Scope of Services on the PROJECT,
CONSULTANT may reasonably rely upon the accuracy of
the information provided by CITY,
3.5 Changes
3.5.1 CITY may, by written order only, make changes,
revisions, additions, or deletions (collectively hereinafter
called "changes") in the Scope of Services, CONSULTANT
will not proceed with any changes unless notified to proceed
In writing by CITY,
3,5,2 Nothing herein will be construed as relieving
CONSULTANT of its obligations to perform, including
without limitation, the failure of the parties to agree upon
CONSULTANT entitlement to, or the amount of, any
adjustment in time or compensation.
3.5,3 Any claim by CONSULTANT for an adjustment
under this paragraph must be asserted in writing fully
support'3d by factual information to CITY, within 30 days
from the date of receipt by CONSULTANT of the written
change authorization from CITY or within such extension of
that 30-day period as CITY, in its sole discretion, may grant
in writing at CONSULTANT's request prior to expiration of
said period,
3,5.4 If the Scope of Services is reduced by changes,
such action will not constitute a claim for damages based
on loss of anticipated profits,
ARTICLE 4. GENERAL LEGAL PROVISIONS
4.1 Proprietary Information
Except when otherwise authorized in writing by CITY, all
drawings, specifications, technical data, and other
information furnished to CONSULTANT either by CITY or
CLIENT or developed by CONSULTANT or others in
connection with the Services rendered are, and will remain,
the property of CITY, and may not be copied or otherwise
reproduced or used in any WAY except in connection with
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3.5.4 If the Scope of Services is reduced by changes,
such action will not constitute a claim for damages based on
loss of anticipated profits,
ARTICLE 4. GENERAL LEGAL PROVISIONS
4.1 Proprietary Information
Except when otherwise authorized in writing by CITY, all
drawings, specifications, technical data, and other
information furnished to CONSULTANT either by CITY or
CLIENT or developed by CONSULTANT or others in
connection with the Services rendmed are, and will remain,
the property of CITY, and may not be copied or otherwise
reproduced or used in any way excl3pt in connection with
the Scope of Services, or disclosed to third parties or used in
any manner detrimental to the interE!st of CITY,
4.2 Assignments
This is a bilateral Consultant Services Agreement. Neither
party shall have the power to or will assign any of the duties
or rights or any claim arising out of or related to this
AGREEMENT, whether arising in tort, contract or otherwise,
without the written consent of the other party. Any
unauthorized assignment is void and unenforceable. These
conditions and the entire AGREEM.:::NT are binding on the
heirs, successors, and assigns of the parties hereto.
4.3 Force Majeure
Neither party to this AGREEMENT will be liable to the other
party for delays in performing the SGope of Services, or for
the direct or indirect cost resulting from such delays, that
may result from acts of God, acts of governmental
authorities, extraordinary weather conditions or other natural
catastrophes, or any other cause beyond the reasonable
control or contemplation of either party. Each party will take
reasonable steps to mitigate the impact of any force
majeure, CITY will adjust the schedule and compensation
under this AGREEMENT to the extert that CONSULTANT's
schedule and compensation are equitably adjusted by City.
4.4 Authorization to Proceed
Execution of this AGREEMENT by Crry will be authorization
for CONSULTANT to proceed with the Scope of Services,
unless otherwise provided for in this AGREEMENT.
4.5 No Third Party Beneficiaries
This AGREEMENT gives no rights or benefits to anyone
other than CONSULTANT and CITY "lnd has no third-party
beneficiaries,
4.6 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 the CITY and CONSULTANT
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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, in executing this
Agreement, specifically consents to jurisdiction and venue in
Richmond County and waives any right to contest the
jurisdiction and venue I the Superior Court of Richmond
County, Georgia,
4.7 Termination
4.7.1 Termination for Convenience
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.
4.7.2 Termination for Default
If through any cause, the CONSULTANT shall fail to fulfill in
a timely and proper manner its obligations under this
Agreement, or if the CONSULTANT shall violate any of the
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, Failure to
maintain the scheduled level of effort as proposed and
prescribed, or 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,
4.8 Conflict of Interest
4.8.1 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,
4.8.2 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.
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4.8.3 Emclovment 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 writtl3n permission of the CITY
except as may otherwise be provi:::led for herein.
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CONSULTANT SERVICES
As a part of this Agreement the CONSULTANT agrees to furnish the following checked items.
Prior to Authorization To Proceed:
~etailed Scope of Services based upon Scope of Services defined in this Agreement to be submitted
with Cost Proposal clearly defining the CONSULTANT's understanding of the project limits, design
ftjectives and CONSULTANT's services to be provided.
C'f Cost Proposal that will include cost ef s1:l.FleyiJ'tOdesign, preparation of construction plans and
specifications, and other services requested in the CITY's Request for Proposal.
o ~llcdult: Iv!. sttbmfttal sf revi~v QQC'lAulntl, at 30o/~. hnO/~. ~nrl Qno/~ 1"'oYYlple8.6f1. lu.d fiI.al dOCl1fi.eRts. '- ,
Prior to submitting 30% revil!w documents:
o Locate all existing utilities using available information collected by the CONSULTANT. The CITY will
furnish available information on water and sewer locations; however, the CONSULTANT must verify
to CONSULTANT'S satisfaction.
o Provide CITY with inform.ation on the project site(s), including the following:
C!I Past and present use of the land (specifically identify any landfilling activities in the area); identify
any nearby designated wetlands
o Soil type(s)
o Boring results.
o Brief description of the area (e.g., residential, commercial, industrial) including general slope of the
land, and whether trees, signs, etc. will be in conflict with the new facilities. Include number of
properties affected and number of easements required with property owners identified.
., Identification of potential problems in meeting design objectives.
o Site Plan (If Requried)
Throughout project:
o Prepare printed responses to comments received from the CITY following reviews,
o Provide the necessary plats, (complete with survey information on all items within the limits of both
permanent and temporary easements)for easement acquisition and ~OT/other permit application.
o Prepare Public Works/~OT /Other permit applications for signature by the CITY.
o Prepare and submit plans to EPO for review and approval when required.
o Prepare plans and specifications, using Augusta Utilities Design Standards and Specifications (latest
reference). Specifications mu,t include that provided by the CITY and be complete for the described
work.
o Prepare and submit construction cost estimates at each review stage (30%, 60% and 90%) and with the
submittal of final documents. Provide cost breakdown for any items to be lump sum in the
construction contract.
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Upon completion of design:
o Coordinate with the CITY Purchasing Department to advertise the project.
o Fax bid information to CITY.
o Attend bid opening.
o Prepare letter of recommendation for award of the contract.
o Attain contractor's I other signatures on the contract documents and forward to the CITY.
o Invite attendees to, and conduct, the pre-construction meeting.
o Provide clarification related to the plans/specifications throughout design and construction.
o Provide record drawings at completion of the project electronically, per the Utilities Design Standards
and Specifications (latest version).
o Provide Services During Construction as follows:
o Attend project meetings as scheduled by the CITY
o Recommend design changes as field conflicts arise (site visits may be required)
III Review and approval of pay requests from the construction Contractor (line of communication will
be construction contractor to resident observer to CONSULTANT to CITY)
o Provide clarification of plans and specifications throughout construction
C!I Revise/update plans and/or easement plats as changes occur that require resubmittal to
DOT / other agencies.
AUGUSTA UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
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PRINTED NAME: AI, M A >~ 1ft ctt--s
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CONSULTANT- Graves Water Services, Inc.
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PRINTED NAME: Timothy E. Miles
TITLE: DIRECTOR
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TITLE: Operations Manager
DATE:
DATE: January 18. 2002
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ADDITIONAL SERVICES CONSIDERED OUT OF SCOPE:
1. Revisions to the plans/contract documents to extend the limits of the project after this AGREEMENT
has been executed by the CITY.
2, Revisions due to incorrect locations of existing utilities by the CONSULTANT (i.e., correct location
given by CITY, incorrectly marked on plans by engineer) will be the responsibility of the
CONSULTANT. Other revisions required by the CITY, DOT, EPD, or other government agency at
their request will be considered an additional service.
3. Out-of-town meetings or conferences required of the CONSULTANT by the CITY.
4. Other not described above, as approved by the CITY.
NOTE:
It is the responsibility of the CONSULTANT as contracted by the Cln' to provide professional surveying and engineering services. It is
expected that such professionals will operate in a manner which assures the inlerests of the common welfare, rather than in a manner which
promoles their own financial gain, It is expected that such professionals will act as a faithful agent for the CI1l' as a client, It is the duty of the
CONSULTANT to protect the safety, hl~alth and welfare of the public in the performance of their professional duties,
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STATE OF GEORGIA
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COU \ITY
GFNFRAI
CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
(CITY)
AND
CONSULTANT
CONSULTANT:
aORE Inc.
PROJECT:
Raw Water Pumping Station, Project 10250
DATE EXCECUTED: \ I C;S ItY2.
DATE COMPLETED: Z.12.~!O'L
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AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
(CITY
STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR GENERAL PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES TO BE FURNISHED TO THE AUGUSTA
UTIL IES DEPARTMENT
CITY'S ADDRESS:
AUGUSTA UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
360 Bay Street, Suite 180
Augusta, GA 30901
PROJECT NAME
Raw Water Pum in Station Pro'ect 10250
aORE Ine,
6458 Frortage Road NW
Augusta, Georgia 30907
CONSULTANT
CONSULTANT'S
ADDRESS:
CITY and CONSULTANT have agreed that CONSULTANT will perform the following Scope of Service, which are part of the
PROJECT identified above. The Scope of Service covered by this AGREEMENT will be performed in accordance with the
Provisions included within this form and any attachments or schedules. This AGREEMENT supersedes all prior agreements
and understandings and may only be changed by written amendment executed by both parties. CONSULTANT will proceed
with Seo e of Service followin 0 en recei t of Notice to Proceed,
See attached aORE Pro osal Letter dated Januarv 8. 2002.
Based u on "CONSULTANT SERVICES" Attached hereto the com ensation will be: 52000,00
The following attachments are hereby
made a part of this AGREEMENT:
QORE letter dated January 8, 2002
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, said parties have hereunto set their seals the day and year written below:
~::'NTED NAME
TITLE: MAYOR
ATTEST CLERK:
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DATE:
Copy To:
DIRECTOR
AUGUSTA UTILITIES OEPAHTMENT
360 Bay Street, Suite 180
Augusta. GA 30901
C~ULTANT
BY: /J&ir.(~
PRINTED NAME: .fJtdt/ly e. DuKe>
TITLE: 1fiMNCII M~,IhS eJl.
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
ARTICLE 1. TERMS OF PAYMENT
1.1 Invoicing
CONSULTANT may submit invoices to CITY for progress
payments not more than once eaC1 month. Such invoices
will represent the value of the completed Scope of Services
and will be prepared in a form and supported by
documentation as CITY may reasonably require. Invoices
will be reviewed and approved by PROGRAM MANAGER
before submittal to CITY,
1.2 Final Payment
Upon completion of the Scope of Services CONSULTANT
will notify CITY, in writing, that the Scope of Services is
complete and that final payment :s due, if the Scope of
Services has been completed in accordance with this
AGREEMENT, The final invoice to the CITY shall be clearly
noted as "Final Invoice."
1.3 Liens
CONSULTANT will promptly pay for all services, labor,
materials, and equipment uSE~d or employed by
CONSULTANT in the Scope of Services and will maintain all
materials. equipment, structures, buildings, and premises
free and clear of mechanic's or other liens. CONSULTANT
will, upon completion of the Scope of Services and before
final payment is due, furnish CITY with reasonable evidence
that all services, labor, materials, a 1d equipment have been
paid in full.
ARTICLE 2. OBLIGATIONS OF CONSULTANT
2,1 Independent Contractor
CONSULTANT is an independe:nt contractor and will
maintain complete control of and responsibility for its
employees, subcontractors, and agents, CONSULTANT
shall also be solely responsible for the means and methods
for carrying out the Scope of Services and for the safety of
its employees,
2.2 Lower Tier Subcontractors
2.2,1 The names of any proposed or existing
subcontractors to CONSULTANT Vlho will perform a portion
of the Scope of Services (Lower Tier Subcontractor) must
be submitted to and approved in aclvance in writing by CITY.
CONSULTANT will bind all Lower '-ier Subcontractors to the
Provisions of this AGREEMENT.
2.2.2 Neither this AGREEMENT nor any Lower Tier
Subcontract will create any contrac:tual relationship between
any Lower Tier Subcontractor and CITY, nor any liability of
CITY to any Lower Tier Subcontrae:tor.
2.3 Performance
2,3,1 The standard of care for all services performed or
fumished 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. If such deficiencies are not corrected in a timely
manner, CITY may cause the same to be corrected and
deduct costs incurred from CONSULTANT's compensation,
2,3.2 Results reported from any laboratory Services may
undergo contract compliance and quality assurance reviews
by CITY, For analyses that fail either of these reviews, the
laboratory will be required, without further compensation, to
reanalyze the samples to meet these requirements, If
reanalyzes is not possible, the laboratory will not be paid for
the deficient analyses,
2.4 Insurance
2.4.1 CONSULTANT will maintain throughout this
AGREEMENT the following insurance:
(a) Worker's compensation insurance in accordance with
the laws of the State of Georgia,
(b) Public Liability Insurance - covering claims for injuries
to members of the public or damage to property of
others arising out of any covered negligent act or
omission of CONSULTANT or of any of its
employees, agents, or subcontractors, with
$1,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate,
(c) Valuable Papers Insurance - in an amount sufficient
to assure the restoration of any plans, drawing,
field notes, or other similar data relating to the work
covered by the Project.
(d) Professional Liability insurance - in an amount of not
less than $1,000,000,
2.4,2 Insurance coverage in 2.4.1 (b) and (c) above will
name CITY and CONSULTANT as additional insureds, Such
insurance will be the primary coverage to CITY.
2.4,3 Before commencing Work under this contract,
CONSULTANT will furnish CITY with certificates of
insurance verifying coverages and additional insureds.
Certificates also will state that the insurance carrier will give
CITY thirty (30) days notice of any insurance cancellation or
material alteration.
2.5 Responsibility for Claims and Liability
The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for any and all
damages to properties or persons caused by its employees,
subcontractors, or agents, and shall hold harmless the
CITY, its officers, agents and employees from all suits,
claims, actions or damages of any nature whatsoever 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
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indemnities shall not be limited by reason of the listing of
any insurance coverage.
2.6 Codes, Laws, and Regulations
CONSULTANT will comply with all applicable codes, laws,
regulations, standards, and ordinances applicable in the
State of Georgia, in force dur ng the term of this
AGREEMENT,
2.7 Permits, Licenses, and Fees
CONSULTANT will obtain and pay for all permits and
licenses required by law that are associated with
CONSULTANT's performance of the, Scope of Services,
2.8 Confidentiality
The CONSULTANT agrees that ib; 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, ~md will only discuss the
same with it or its authorized rt3presentatives. Upon
completion of this Agreement term, all documents, drawings,
reports, maps, data and studil3s prepared by the
CONSULTANT pursuant thereto sh~11I 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 undl~r this Agreement shall
not be presented publicly or published without prior approval
in writing of the CITY,
2.9 Open Records
CONSULTANT acknowledges that all records relating to this
Agreement and the services to be provided under the
contact may be a public record su :lject to Georgia Open
Records Act (O,C.G.A, ~ 50-18-70, et seq,). CONSULTANT
shall cooperate fully in responding to such requests and
making all records, not exempt, available for inspection and
copying as provided by law.
2.10 Key Personnel
Designate in writing a person to act as the CONSULTANT'S
representative with respect to the sl~rvices to be rendered
under this agreement. Such person shall have complete
authority to transmit instructions, receive information,
interpret and define the CITY's policies and decisions with
respect to the CONSULTANT'S serv;ces for this part of the
project,
All 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 incorporated herein by reference. No changes or
substitutions shall be permitted in thE! CONSULTANT's Key
Personnel without the prior written a::lproval of the CITY or
his designee.
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,
2.11 Ownership, Publication, Reproduction and Use
All documents and materials prepared 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.
One legible copy each of all laboratory, field, or other notes,
log book pages, and technical data, computations, designs
and other instruments of service prepared under the terms
of this AGREEMENT will be delivered by CONSULTANT to
CITY upon completion of the Scope of Services,
2.12 Access to Records
CONSULTANT will maintain accounting records, in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
and practices, to substantiate all invoiced amounts, Said
records will be available for examination by CITY during
CONSULTANT's normal business hours for a period of 3
years after CONSULTANT's final invoice to the extent
required to verify the costs incurred hereunder.
2.123 Suspension of WORK
CONSULTANT will, upon written notice from CITY, suspend,
delay, or interrupt all or a part of the Scope of Services, In
such event, CONSULTANT will resume the Scope of
Services upon written notice from CITY, and an extension of
time and/or an equitable adjustment in compensation, if
appropriate, will be mutually agreed upon.
2.14 Schedule
The CONSULTANT must meet the schedule specified in the
Scope of Services, A detailed performance schedule will be
specified as part of the work authorization. During the
performance of work, should the CONSULTANT or CITY
estimate that CONSULTANT will fail to meet a mutually
agreed upon schedule or time of completion and
CONSULTANT does not propose a solution satisfactory to
CITY, CITY may require CONSULTANT to implement any or
all of the following:
(1) Extend its working day to 10 hours or more
(2) Extend its working week to 6 or 7 days
(3) Increase the labor force
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(4) Provide and utilize additional equipment and facilities.
CONS UL T ANT will continue the ac:celerated services until
such time as CITY determines that progress conforms to the
schedule completion time. All additional costs of the
accelerated effort will be borne solely by CONSULTANT
unless a change in Scope of ServicEls can be shown.
2.15 Monthly Progress Report
CONSULTANT will provide, if requested by CITY, a monthly
progress report to CITY in a form ~md covering information
as required by CITY. 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,
2.16 Observation of the Work
CITY reserves the right, but not the obligation, at all
reasonable times to inspect or otherwise evaluate the
Services performed or being performed by CONSULTANT
and the premises on which it is being performed,
2.17 Working Files
CONSULTANT will maintain files c:ontaining all deliverable
documentation including calculations, assumptions,
interpretations of regulations, sources of information, and
other raw data required in thE~ performance of this
AGREEMENT. CONSULTANT will provide copies of the
information contained in its workng files to CITY upon
request of CITY,
2.18 Communications with CITY
All of CONSULTANT's written or vE~rbal communication with
or to federal, state, or local agenc:ies, relative to Services
under this AGREEMENT must be through or with the
knowledge of CITY or Program Manager,
2.19 Safety
CONSULTANT is solely responsiblE~ for health and safety of
its own employees and its subcontractors. CONSULTANT
will comply with any owner or site controlling contractor's
health and safety plan, CONSULTANT will comply with all
applicable federal, state and 10Ci!1 laws and regulations
related to health and safety.
2.20 Program Manager
Program Manager- means the representative of the CITY
who shall act as Liaison betwE!en the CITY and the
CONSULTANT for all matters pertaining to this Agreement,
including review of CONSUL TANn; plans and work.
ARTICLE 3. OBLIGATIONS OF CITY
3.1 Timely Review
CITY will examine CONSUL TANrs studies, reports,
proposals, and other project-related documents and render
decisions required by CONSULTANT in a timely manner.
3.2 Prompt Notice
CITY will give written notice to CONSULTANT whenever
CITY observes or becomes aware of any development that
affects the scope or timing of CONSULTANT's Scope of
Services, or any defect in the Services of CONSULTANT.
3.3 Technical Guidance and Information Transfer
3.3.1 CITY may, at its sole discretion, provide technical
guidance on subcontract performance. Technical guidance
may include:
(a) Guidance that assists CONSULTANT in
accomplishing the Scope of Services,
(b) Review comments on deliverables,
(c) Copies of technical guidance documents relative to
Services under this AGREEMENT, as they are
made available to CITY,
Technical guidance will be issued in writing or, after verbal
issuance, confirmed in writing,
3,3,2 CITY may also, at its sole discretion, provide
CONSULTANT with documents, forms, procedures,
agreements, and other items specifically developed for use
on this PROJECT for CONSULTANT's information.
CONSULTANT agrees to assume the full liability arising out
ofthe improper use of any information provided by CITY.
3.4 Furnished Data
CITY will provide CONSULTANT technical data in its
possession, including, but not limited to, previous reports,
maps, surveys, borings, and other information relating to
CONSULTANT's Scope of Services on the PROJECT.
CONSULTANT may reasonably rely upon the accuracy of
the information provided by CITY,
3.5 Changes
3,5,1 CITY may, by written order only, make changes,
revisions, additions, or deletions (collectively hereinafter
called "changes") in the Scope of Services, CONSULTANT
will not proceed with any changes unless notified to proceed
in writing by CITY,
3,5,2 Nothing herein will be construed as relieving
CONSULTANT of its obligations to perform, including
without limitation, the failure of the parties to agree upon
CONSULTANT entitlement to, or the amount of, any
adjustment in time or compensation,
3,5.3 Any claim by CONSULTANT for an adjustment
under this paragraph must be asserted in writing fully
supported by factual information to CITY. within 30 days
from the date of receipt by CONSULTANT of the written
change authorization from CITY or within such extension of
that 3D-day period as CITY, in its sole discretion, may grant
in writing at CONSULTANT's request prior to expiration of
said period.
3,5,4 If the Scope of Services is reduced by changes,
such action will not constitute a claim for damages based on
loss of anticipated profits.
ARTICLE 4. GENERAL LEGAL PROVISIONS
4.1 Proprietary Information
Except when otherwise authorized in writing by CITY, all
drawings, specifications, technical data, and other
information furnished to CONSULTANT either by CITY or
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CLIENT or developed by CONSULTANT or others in
connection with the Services rendered are, and will remain,
the property of CITY, and may not be copied or otherwise
reproduced or used in any way except in connection with
the Scope of Services, or disclosed to third parties or used
in any manner detrimental to the interest of CITY.
4.2 Assignments
This is a bilateral Consultant Servi :es Agreement. Neither
party shall have the power to or will assign any of the duties
or rights or any claim arising out of or related to this
AGREEMENT, whether arising in to:1, contract or otherwise,
without the written consent of the other party, Any
unauthorized assignment is void and unenforceable. These
conditions and the entire AGREEMENT are binding on the
heirs, successors, and assigns of thl~ parties hereto.
4.3 Force Majeure
Neither party to this AGREEMENT will be liable to the other
party for delays in performing the Scope of Services, or for
the direct or indirect cost resulting from such delays, that
may result from acts of God, acts of governmental
authorities, extraordinary weather conditions or other natural
catastrophes, or any other cause beyond the reasonable
control or contemplation of either party. Each party will take
reasonable steps to mitigate the impact of any force
majeure, CITY will adjust the schedule and compensation
under this AGREEMENT to the extent that CONSULTANT's
schedule and compensation are equitably adjusted by City,
4.4 Authorization to Proceed
Execution of this AGREEMENT by CITY will be
authorization for CONSULTANT to proceed with the Scope
of Services, unless otherwise provided for in this
AGREEMENT.
4.5 No Third Party Beneficiaries
This AGREEMENT gives no rights or benefits to anyone
other than CONSULTANT and CITY and has no third-party
beneficiaries,
4,6 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 the 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, in executing this
Agreement, specifically consents to jurisdiction and venue in
Richmond County and waives any right to contest the
jurisdiction and venue I the Superior Court of Richmond
County, Georgia,
4.7 Termination
4,7.1 Termination for Convenience
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,
4.7.2 Termination for Default
If through any cause, the CONSULTANT shall fail to fulfill in
a timely and proper manner its obligations under this
Agreement, or if the CONSULTANT shall violate any of the
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. Failure to
maintain the scheduled level of effort as proposed and
prescribed, or 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.
4.8 Conflict of Interest
4.8.1 ~nnflir-t of Int",r",d: 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,
4.8.2 Int",r",d nf Pllblir. Offir.i::ll!::: 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.
4.8.3 F=mrlnym~nt nf ~ITV'!:: P"'r!::nnn~l: 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,
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CONSULTANT SERVICES
As a part of this Agreement the CONSULT ANT agrees to fw'nish the following checked items.
Prior to Authorization To Proceed:
l]('6etailed Scope of Services based upon Scope of Services defined in this Agreement to be submitted
with Cost Proposal clearly defining the CONSULTANT's understanding of the project limits, design
~jectives and CONSULT ANT's services to be provided.
ISl"'Cost Proposal that will include cost of surveying, design, preparation of consbuction plans and
specifications, and other services requested in the CITY's Request for Proposal.
o Schedule for submittal of review documents at 30%, 60%, and 90% completion and final documents.
Prior to submitting 30% review documents:
arLocate all existing utilities using available information collected by the CONSULTANT. The CITY will
furnish available information on water and sewer locations; however, the CONSULTANT must verify
t~ONSUL T ANT'S satisfaction.
arProvide CITY with information on the project site(s), including the following:
'" Past and present use of the land (specifically identify any landfilling activities in the area); identify
any nearby designated wetlands
o Soil type(s)
'" Boring results.
'" Brief description of the area (e.g., residential, commercial, industrial) including general slope of the
land, and whether trees, signs, etc. will be in conflict with the new facilities. Include number of
properties affected and number of easements required with property owners identified.
_ /' Identification of potential problems in meeting design objectives.
urSite Plan (If Requried)
Throyhout project:
ua"Prepare printed responses 1'0 comments received from the CITY following reviews.
o Provide tlle necessary plats, (complete with survey information on all items witl1i.n tlle limits of botll
permanent and temporary easements)for easement acquisition and DOT/other permit application.
o Prepare Public Works/DOT/Other permit applications for signature by the CITY.
o Prepare and submit plans to EPD for review and approval when required.
o Prepare plans and specifications, using Augusta Utilities Design, Stan.dards and Specification.s (latest
reference). Specifications must include that provided by tlle CITY and be complete for the described
work.
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o PrepaJ:e and submit consbuction cost estimates at each review stage (30%, 60% and 90%) and with the
submittal of final documents. Provide cost breakdown for any items to be lump sum in the
construction conb'act.
Upon completion of design:
o Coordinate with the CITY Purchasing Department to advertise the project.
D Fax bid information to CTI'Y.
o Attend bid opening.
o Prepare letter of recommendation for award of the contract.
o Attains::ontractor's/other signatw'es on the contract documents and forward to the CITY.
o Invite attendees to, and conduct, the pre-construction meeting.
o Provide clarification related to the plans/ specifications throughout design and construction.
o Provide record drawings at completion of the project electronically, per the Utilities Design Standards
and Specifications (latest version).
D Provide Services During Construction as follows:
o Attend project meetings as scheduled by the CITY
o Recommend design ch;mges as field conflicts arise (site visits may be required)
o Review and approval of pay requests from the consh.uction Contractor (line of communication will
be conshuction contractor to resident observer to CONSULT ANT to CITY)
o Provide clarification of plans and specifications throughout consh'uction
o Revise/update plans and/ or easement plats as changes OCCllI" that require resubmittal to
DOT/other agencies.
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PROPERTY SCIENCES
January 8, 2002
CH2M Hill
360 Bay Street, Suite 100
Augusta, Georgia 30901
Attention: Mr. James Rush
Project Engineer
Re: Proposal for Geotl~chnical Engineering Services
Raw Water Pumping Station
Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia
aORE Proposal No. 84-1236R
aORE Property Sciences (a ORE) is pleased to present this revised proposal for providing geotechnical
engineering services for the referenced project.
1.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Based on information provided by CH2M Hill on October 31, 2001, the proposed structures will be various
piping, pumps, turbines, channels and an outfall for a pumping/turbine facility located between the
Augusta Canal and the Savannah River in Augusta, Georgia. The Zimmerman, Evans and Leopold, Inc.
(ZEL Engineers) drawing dated August, 2001 does not provide all finished elevations for the planned
structures, therefore, we assume those not indicated will be as close to existing grades as possible,
aORE representatives madel site visits on November 6 & 8, 2001.
The area for location of the turbines and generators appears to be constructed of fill containing rubble,
rocks and possibly boulders. Drilling through this material is very difficult and may require a combination
of power auger and rock COrE~ drilling.
2.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES
2.1 Geotechnical Exploratiion
The scope of work includes 4:3 borings in accordance with applicable ASTM Standards, as shown on the
ZEL Engineers drawing referemced in paragraph 1 above. The borings will be carried 5 feet into rock by
coring, or to elevation 120, whichever is encountered first. Based on the boring locations, and existing
ground elevations, we estima.te up to 1000 feet of soil test borings and possibly 215 feet of rock coring
may be required.
6458 Fr:lntage Road Augusta, Georgia 30907 (706) 855-2060 fax (706) 855-2011
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Raw Water Pumping Station
Auausta-Richmond Countv, Georaia
Proposal No. 84-1236R
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Our services include backfilling the borings located within the canal embankment, with cement grout or
bentonite pellets. Other borings will be backfilled with auger cuttings.
After completion of the field work, we will perform the necessary laboratory testing and analyses to
provide the recommendations and discussion outlined below.
2.2 Report and Recommendations
We will provide the following recommendations and report:
. Foundation design oarameters, including types, depths, allowable bearing capacities, and
estimated settlements
. Parameters for desi~~n of retaining wall{s), including lateral earth pressures
. Earthwork, includin~) site and subgrade preparation, fill placement, excavation
conditions, and suitability of existing soils for fill materials
. Slabs-on-grade
. Depths to rock and rock characteristics
. Groundwater levels
. Final report signed by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Georgia with
the above recommendations, a description of subsurface conditions, soil test boring
logs, laboratory test reports, and a boring location plan.
2.4 Site Clearing
The site is heavily wooded; therefore considerable clearing of brush and some small trees will be
necessary to access the boring locations. We have included the cost for this clearing in our proposal.
Some of the proposed site appears to be used for disposal of debris from bar screens. Our cost does
not include moving these pile~i of debris for access to borings.
3.0 SCHEDULE
Typically, a drill rig can be mooilized to a site within two weeks after notice to proceed has been given.
We estimate that 12 work days will be required for the field exploration. Verbal results will be transmitted
to your office within 2 to 3 days after completion of the subsurface exploration, and a formal report will
follow in approximately 3 weeks. The proceeding describes a typical schedule and it can be modified to
meet your particular needs,
4.0 ASSUMPTIONS
We assume that the client will obtain right-of-entry into the site for our drilling equipment and personnel.
The moving of drilling equipment around a site and drilling soil borings will leave some areas disturbed.
While we will try to limit site disturbance, our fee does not include re-Iandscaping or otherwise restoring
the site to its original condition. Over time, some settlement of boring backfill may occur. Surveying of
the boring locations will be performed by others, and is not included in our scope of work.
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Raw Water Pumping Station
Auausta-Richmond County. Georgia
Proposal No. 84-1236R
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5.0 FEE
We will provide the Geotechnical Exploration scope of services as described in Paragraph 2 above for a
lump sum fee of $52,000.
6.0 THE CONTRACT
Three signed copies of the "General Services Agreement Between Augusta, Georgia and Consultant"
are attached. In accordance with paragraph 2.10 of the General Services Agreement, I will act as the
consultant's representative.
We appreciate the opportunity to submit this proposal. If you should have any questions, please feel free
to give us a call at (706) 855-2060.
Respectfully submitted,
aORE Property Sciences
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Branch Manager