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STATE OF GEORGIA
RICHMOND COUNTY
MAJOR PROTECTS
CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
(OTY)
AND
Environmental Services Group, Inc.
(CONSULTANT)
CONSULTANf: Environmental Services Group, Inc.
PROJECf: Highway 56 20-inch Water Main Design (Project Number 10122)
DATE EXCECUTED: Lo/Z IOil
DATE COMPLETED: {l T
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STATE OF GEORGIA
RICHMOND COUNTY
CONSULTANT SERVICFS AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
(OTY)
AND
Environmental Services Group, Inc.
(CONSULTANT)
This Agreement is made and entered into this \~..ij., day of ~ 2004 by and
between AUGUSTA, Georgia, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, hereinafter called the 1/ OTY"
and Environmental Services Group, Iric., a Corporation authorized to do business in Georgia, hereinafter
called the "CONSULTANT."
WHEREAS, the OTY desires to engage a qualified and experienced consulting firm to furnish professional
services for: .
Highway 56 20-inch Water Main Design (Project Number 10122); and,
WHEREAS, the CONSULTANT has represented to the mY that it is experienced and qualified to provide
the services contained herein and the mY has relied upon such representatioa
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenant herein contai.ne<L it is agreed
by and between the mY and the CONSULTANT that
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
CONSULTANT has agreed, in this Agreement with CITY to provide the engineering and/ or consulting
services required to meet the scope as described in Attachment A and the CITY has agreed to compensate
the CONSULTANT for said services as provided by Attachment B.
CONSULTANT COORDINATION
The CONSULTANT shall cooperate fully with all municipalities, local government offirit)ls, utility
companies, and other consultants as directed by the CITY. 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 this Agreement in a timely, efficient and economical manner. All
parties agree to cooperate in a manner consistent with good design 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.
REDUcnON 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.
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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 nnder the
hands and seals of both parties hereto.
TIME OF COMPLETION
The time of completion shall be as de~cribed in the schedule attached hereto as Attachment D - Schedule.
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 behaH 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. .
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PROJECT PROGRESS
CONSULT ANI''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 CONSULTANI' to appear, support,
prepare, document, bring, defend or assist in litigation either undertaken or defended in behaH 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 9'fY 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 OTY 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 plura.L 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.
OTY -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.
Program Manager - means CH2M I-llLL as the representative of the OTY who shall act as Uaison
between the CITY and the CONSULTANT for all matters pertaining to this Agreement, including review
of CONSULTANT's plans and 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 OTY 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 reSpons1'bilities, 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 /I 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 herein described in this Agreement as Attachment A shall be commenced
upon receipt by the CONSULTANT of a written 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 mY 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
mutuallj'agreed upon by and between the mY 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 mY. The Program Manager may approve minor changes to the scope of services that do not
involve an increase compensation schedule.
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 OTY. All of the services required hereunder will be performed by the
CONSULTANT under its s1;1pervision, 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 OTY or his.
designee.
For services so designated by Attachment A which require professional endorsement 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 pl.ans, 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 prescn"bed 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 negligent
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 such errors and the clarification of any ambiguities.
6. CONFIDENTIALTIY
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 a}1thorized representatives. Upon completion of this Agreement te~ 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 OTY, 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 OTY or by the CONSULTANf 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 S 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.
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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 OTY 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 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 an, shall constitute cause for termination. The mY 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, da~ studies, work papers and reports prepared
by the CONSULTANT under this Agreement shall become the property of the OTY, 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 ClTY and CONSULTANT.
10. TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE OTY
The OTY 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 WTIH OTIIER UTIlITIFS AND CONSULTANTS
CONSULTANT shall 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.
If the an undertakes or awards other contracts for additional related work, the CONSULTANT shall
fully cooperate with such other CONSULTANTs and the an employees or appointed committee(s), and
carefully fit its own work to such additional work as may be. directed by the an. The CONSULTANT
shall not commit or permit any act which will interfere with the performance of work by any other
CONSULTANT or by OTY employees.
12. COVENANT AGAINSf CONTINGENT PEPS
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-CTIY fee related to this Agreement without the prior written consent of the OTY. For
breach or violation of this warranty, the OTY 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. '
13. RFSPONSffiILITY 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 OTY, its officers, agents and employees
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from all suits, claims, actions or damages of arty 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 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 both the mY, and Program Manager 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 anyone person, and in an amount of not less than One ~n
($1,000,000) Dollars on account of anyone 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 ~ould 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 mY, and shall be
noncancellable except on thirty-(30) days' written notice to the mY. Such policies shall name the mY as
co-insured, except for worker's compensation and professional liability policies, and a copy of such policy
or a certificate of insurance shall be filed. with the Director at the time of the execution of this Agreement.
15. PROIllBITED 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..
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152 Interest of Public OffiriA 1~: No member, officer, or eiri.ployee of the OTY 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 OTY's Personnel: The CONSULT ANT shall not employ any person or persons in
the employ of the OTY for any work required by the terms of the Agreement, without the written
permission of the OTY except as may otherwise be provided for herein.
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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 OTY's prior written approval of the
subcontractor. The OTY will not approve any subcontractor for work covered by this Agreement that has
not been recommended for approval by the Program Manager.
All subcontracts in the amount of $5,000 or more shall include, where posstble, 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
mY.
18. EOUAL EMPWYMENf OPPORTUNITY
During the performance of this Agreement, the CONSULTANT agrees as follows: (1) the CONSULTANf
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
CONSULTANT shall be responsible for insuring that its employees shall 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, uworkplace" 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.
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20. ANrI-KlCKBACK 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 II Anti-kickback" laws, and shall insert appropriate provisions in all subcontracts
covering work under this Agreement.
21. AUDITS AND INSPEO'ORS
At any time , during normal business hours and as often as the OTY may deem necessary, the
CONSULTANT shall make available to the OTY and/or audit representatives of the mY for examination
all of its records with respect to all matters covered by this Agreement. . It shall also permit the OTY
and/ or representatives of the audit, examine and mBke copies, excerpts or transcripts from such records of
personnel, conditions of employment and other data relating to all matters covered by this Agreement.
The CONSULTANr 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 OTY or any reviewing agencies, and copies
thereof shall be furnished upon request at cost plus 10%. The CONSULTANr agrees that the provisions of
this Article shall be included in any Agreements it may make with any subcontractor, assignee, or
transferee.
22. OWNERSHIP, PUBUCATION, REPRODUCTION AND USE
All documents and materials prepared as an instrument of service pursuant to this Agreement are the
property of ~e CTIY. The OTY 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 autqorship. The OTY shall hold harmless the CONSULTANT
against all claims arising out of such use of documents and materials without the CONSULTANT's
know1edgeand written consent. .
23. VERBAL AGREEMENT OR CONVERSATION
No verbal agreement or conversation with any officer, agent, or employee of the OTY, 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 CONTRAO'OR
The CONSULTANr 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 CONSULTANr or any of its agents or
employees to be the agent, employee, or representative of the OTY.
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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:
ADMINISTRATOR
AUGUSTA, ~ORGIA
530 Greene Street
Augusta, GA 30901
CONSULTANT:
Environmental Services Group, Inc.
794 Brentmead Drive
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
Attn: Clay Sykes, PE
Copy to:
DIREO'OR
AUGUSTA UTIUTIFS DEPARTMENT
360 Bay Street
Augusta, GA 30901
PROGRAM MANAGER:
AUGUSTA PROORAM MANAGER
CH2M IllLL, INe.
360 Bay Street
Augusta, GA 30901
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, said parties have caused their corporate presents to be
executed hereto by their authorized officials and their seals affixed.
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CONSULTANT'S RESPONSIBILITIES
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CONSULTANr, in order to determine the requirements of the Project, shall review the
information in Attachment A - Scope of Work. CONSULTANT shall review its understanding
of the Project requirements with Program Manager and shall advise CTIY of additional data or
services which are not a part of CONSULTANr's services, if any, necessary for design to begin.
PRomCf UNDERSTANDING
Upon request from the CONSULTANr, OTY may provide all criteria and full information as to
CTIY's and CONSULTANr'S requirements for this part of the project, including design
objectives and constraints, space, capacity and performance requirements, flexlllliity and
expendability, and any budgetary limitations. CONSULTANT may request from the CTIY to
fumishdata, repo~, surveys, and other materials that may be relied upon in performing
CONSULTANr'S services.
REVIEW OF WORK
Authorized representatives of the OTY 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 OTY
in association with this Agreement shall be subject to review.
The OTY may at any time request progress reports, prints or copies of any work performed
under this Agreement. Refusal by the CONSULTANr to submit progress reports and/ or plans
shall be cause to withhold payment to the CONSULTANT until the CONSULTANr complies
with the OTY's request in the regard
The CTIY's review recommendations shall be incorporated into the plans by the
CONSULTANr.
CONSULTANT'S INSURANCE
CONSULTANr will maintain throughout this AGREEMENT the following insurance limits as
specified in General Condition 14 - Insurance.
CITY'S RESPONSIBILITES
CITY-FURNISHED DATA
an will provide to CONSULTANr all data in OTY's possession relating to CONSULTANT's
services on the PRO}ED'. CONSULTANT will reasonably rely upon the accuracy, timeliness,
and completeness of the information provided by CTIY.
RIGHT TO ENTER
The CONSULTANr 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 CTIY.
The CONSULTANr shall discuss with and receive approval from the OTY prior to sending
notices of intent to enter private property. Upon request by the CONSULTANT, the OTY will
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provide the necessary documents ici~tifYing the CONSULTANT as being in the employ CITY
for the purpose descn'bed in the Agreement.
ADVERTISEMENTS, PERMITS, AND ACCESS
Unless otherwise agreed to in the Scope of Services, OTY 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 PROJECf
construction.
TIMELY REVIEW
OTY will examine CONSULTANr'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 OTY deems appropriate; and
render in writing decisions required by OTY in a timely manner.
PROMPT NonCE
mY will give prompt written notice to CONSULTANT whenever OTY 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 CONSULTANr or construction contractors.
ClTY'S INSURANCE
OTY will maintain prope{ly insurance on all pre-existing physical facilities associated in any
way with the PROJED'.
LmGATION 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 CTIY. All such Services required or requested of CONSULTANr by OTY, except
for suits or claims between the parties to this AGREEMENT, will be reimbursed as additional
services.
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AlTACHMENT A - SCOPE OF SERVICES
The specific services that CONSULTANT agrees to furnish include general professional
engineering and other related services, as authorized by the OTY. The purpose of this project
shall be to design a new 20-inch diameter water main along Highway 56 from Lumpkin Road to
Interstate 520. The professional engineering and related services to be provided by the
CONSULTANT may include, but will not be limited to, the following.
Work Tasks
The specific work tasks that CONSULATNT agrees to furnish the OTY for the Project are
presented below.
Work,Task 1- Coordinate Georgia One-Call Utility Location of Existing Utilities
1. CONSULTANT will coordinate with the OTY to have existing utilities located within
the existing Right-Of Way (ROW) or easements along the east side of Highway 56 .
between Lumpkin Road and Interstate 520. CONSULTANr shall coordinate with the
OTY to contact the Georgia One-Call Center or individual utilities as needed to have
design tickets issued to locate the utilities. Any costs associated with the.location of
existing utilities are not included in the scope of services.
Work Task 2--COnduct a Topographic Survey of Proposed Route
1. CONSULTANT shall perform a topographic survey of the proposed route along the east
side of Highway 56 between Lumpkin Road and Interstate 520. The Survey field data
will include planimetric and topographic information that would affect the design of the
proposed water main. Special utility horizontal and vertical location verification will be
performed
2 Base maps for the PROJECf shall be prepared of the proposed route in electronic format
using AutoCad and state plane coordinates.
3. GIS parcel information will be researched and provided by the CTIY,if available in
electronic format for use in the base maps and later work tasks~ CITY does not.
guarantee the accuracy of the parcel information.. and it is CONSULTANr's
responst'bility to verify the accuracy of the information based on reasonably available
data
4. Georgia Power transmission line poles will be identified on the plans using the pole
identifier located in the field.
5. The preparation of easement plats is not included in the lump sum amount. However, if
additional easement is required, CONSULTANT has estimated that approximately 28
easement plats would be needed to acquire the additional easement property.
Attachment B includes a unit price and allowance for preparing easement plats
authorized by the OTY through initial authoriZation or through a cOntract modification.
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Work Task 3-Perform Soli Borings and DIPRA Soil Survey of Proposed Route
1. CONSULTANT shall perform five 10-foot deep soil borings at approximately 1,000 foot
intervals along the proposed pipeline route along the east side of Highway 56 between
Lumpkin Road and Interstate 520. A final report that presents the results of the soil
borings and any recommendations will be included in the 3O-percent design documents.
2. Coordinate with the Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association (DIPRA) to have a soil
. survey of the proposed pipe route performed to evaluate the corrosive nature of the soil.
A final report that presents the results of the DIPRA soil survey and any
. recommendations will be included in the 30-percent design documents.
Work Task 4-Prepare a 30% Design of the Water Main
1. Prepare 3O-percent design documents of the approximately 5,400-feet of new 20-inch
diameter ductile irori water main that shall connect to the existing 24-inch diameter
ductile iron water main north of Interstate-520 and the existing IS-inch diameter ductile
iron water main located south of Lumpkin Road Road crossings that are anticipated for
this project include, Williams Drive, Boswell Road, and Payton Drive. The new water
main is proposed to be located in the existing rights-of-way or easement located east of
Highway 56. The design report will present:
a. Proposed preliminary pipeline route using the base maps prepared from the
planimetric and topographic survey using state plane coordinates
b. Pipeline size, fitting, and materials
c. Proposed jack and bores if required
d. Connections to existing mains
e. GIS parcel information, if available present required easement locations, and
temporary construction easement requirements.
Work Task 5-Prepare a 60% Design of the Water Main
1. Prepare 6O-percent design documents for the PROJED'. Review comments and
modifications based on the 30 percent review' shall be incorporated. The design report will
present:
a. Proposed pipeline route using the base maps prepared from the planimetric and
topographic survey using state plane coordinates
b. Pipeline size, fitting, and materials
c. Proposed jack and bores if required
d. Connections to existing mains, including details
e. GIS parcel information, if available present required easement locations, and
temporary construction easement requirements.
f. Easement plats if required
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g. Storm water and erosi6n control plan information
Work Task &-Prepare Georgia Department of Transportation Permit
1. Meet and coordinate with the OTY to prepare the Georgia Department of
Transportation (DOT) permit application. Costs associate with permit application are
not included in the Scope of Services and shall be the responsibility of the CITY.
Work Task 7-COOrdinate with Georgia Power
1. Meet and coordinate with the OTY to address issues or requirement of Georgia Power
Company regarding their easements or the work affecting their system components.
Costs associate with permit applications, agreements, or easements are not included in
the Scope of Services and shall be the responsibility of the CITY. '
Work Task &-Coordinate with Natural Gas Utility
1. Meet and coordinate with the OTY to address issues or requirement of the natural gas
utility located in the vicinity of the proposed pipeline route regarding their easements or
the work affecting their system components. Costs associate with permit applications,
agreements, or easements are not included in the Scope of Services and shall be the
responsibility of the CTIY.
Work Task 9-Coordinate with Georgia EPD
1. Meet and coordinate with the OTY to address issues or requirement of the Georgia EPD
including the Notice of Intent (NOI). Costs associate with permit applications,
agreements, wetland or endangered species surveys are not included in the Scope of
Services and shall be the responsibility of the OTY.
Work Task 1O-Prepare a 90% Design of the Water Main
1. Prepare 9O-percent design documents of the PROJED'. Review comments and
modifications based on the 60 percent review shall be incorporated The design report
will present
a Proposed pipeline route using the base maps prepared from the planimetric and
topographic survey using state plane coordinates
b. Pipeline size, fitting, and materials
. c. Proposed jack and bores if required
d Connections to existing mains, including details
e. GIS parcel information, if available present required easement locations, and
temporary construction easement requirements.
f. Easement plats if required
g. Storm water and erosion control plan information
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h. Requirements of Ge6rgia DOT, Georgia Power, Natural Gas Utility, GEPD, and
other agencies as required.
i Standard details
j. Specifications
Work Task 11-Prepare a Final Contract Documents
1. Prepare final Contract Documents for the PRO]ED'. Review comments and
modifications based on the 90 pe~ent review shall be incorporated
Work Task 12-Bid Phase Services
1. Bid Phase services that will be provided include:
a. Providing one (1) electronic and five (5) copies of the final Contract Documents
to the CTIY for their use. Additional copies of the final documents shall be
provided at cost to the CTIY.
b. Attending a prebid conference with the OTY, CONSULTANT, interested
bidders, and others as necessary.
c. Assist the OTY by providing technical consultation during bidding, by
preparing addenda, and in evaluating and recommending award of the Contract
for construction. CONSULTANT shall coordinate with OTY to execute the
construction contract and provide OTY with five (5) sets of conformed contract
documents at the time of award.
Work Task 13-Services During Construction (Lump Sum Items)
1. Umited services during construction will be performed as part of the lump sum amount
and shall consist of:
a. Attend a Pre-construction Conference with the CTIY, CONSULTANr, the
CONTRACTOR, and other appropriate parties.
b. Consult and advise CTIY during construction and provide technical
interpretations of the drawings, specifications, and Contract Documents that
result from CONTRAD'OR-requested interpretations or deviations from the
approved design or specifications of the project
c. Review shop drawings, diagrams, illustrations, catalog data, schedules and
samples. CONSULTANr shall review these data for general conformance with
the design concept of the project and for general compliance with the
information given in the Contract Documents. Such review is not intended as an
approval of the submittals if they deviate from the Contract Documents or
contain errors, omissions, and inconsistencies, nor is it intended to relieve the
CONTRAD'OR of his full responsibility for Contract performance, nor is the
review intended to ensure or guarantee lack of inconsistencies, errors, or
omissions between the submittals and the Contract requirements.
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d. Prepare record drawings based on the CONTRACTOR's as-built drawings and
deliver same within a reasonable time to the OTY.
2 Services during construction that are not included in CONSULTANr's lump sum
amount but that can be provided on a per hour-per diem basis consist of:
a. Meeting with representatives of the OTY, the CONTRACTOR, regulatory
authorities, and other appropriate parties when requested for consultation or
conference about the construction activities of the project.
b. Evaluate CONTRAD'OR-requested deviations or change orders from the
approved design or specifications of the project or submit a recommendation to
the OTY, and otherwise ilSSist the OTY in the evaluation of the cost of necessary
Contract change orders related to the project.
c. Check time extension requests by the CONTRAD'OR and make
recommendations to the OTY regarding same.
d. Make periodic visits to the site of the project to observe the progress of the work
and to determine, in general, if the work is proceeding in accordance with the
intent of the Contract Documents.
e. Check monthly and final estimates for payment to the CONTRACTOR and make
recommendations to the CTIY about same.
f. Make a final review of the construction to determine, in general, if the work has
been completed in conformance with the intent of the Contract Documents.
Basis of Design Scope and Fee Development
The following lists the basis of design scope and fee development, and an estimated level of
effort.
1. The design work on this project will last 16 weeks from authorization to proceed and be
completed in calendar year 2004.
2 As part of the desi~ ESG will participate in a series of project meetings as further
descn'bed herein, to include:
A. One, one-day Project Kick-Off Meeting
B. ' One, one-day 30 percent Design Review Meeting
e. One, one-day 60 percent Design Review Meeting
D. One, one:.&y 90 Percent Design Review Meeting
3. A 30 percent Preliminary Design Report will be prepared (half-size drawings 11" by 17").
Eight copies of the report will be delivered to the OTY for review and comment.
4. The 30 percent Design Review Meeting will be held in the CTIY's facilities.
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5. A separate submittal for permitting purposes will be prepared for the Georgia Department
of Transportation (DOT), Georgia Power Company, following adjudication of the 30 percent
Design Report.
6. A 60 percent Preliminary Design Report will be prepared (haH-size drawings 11" by 17").
Ten (10) copies of the Preliminary Design Report, which is 60 percent completion of the
design work, will be delivered to the OTY for review and comment.
7. The 60 percent Design Review Meeting will be held in the OTY's facilities.
8. A 90 percent Preliminary Design Report will be prepared (half-size drawings 11" by 17" and
specifications). Eight copies of the report will be delivered to the CLIENT for review and
comment.
9. The 90 percent Design Review Meeting will be held in the OTY's facilities.
10. The design will be based on the federal, state, and local codes and standards in effect, or that
may be reasonably known, on the effective date of the authorization to proceed. Any
changes in these codes may necessitate a change in scope.
11. The existing water mains are in full compliance with current codes that apply, and
modifications are not included in the PROJED', except at connection locations identified in
the Scope of Services.
12. Plan and profile drawings will be developed at a scale of 1 inch equa120 feet (1" = 20').
13. The design documents will be prepared for a single construction contract
14. CONSULTANT master specifications will be used as . the basis for all specifications,
including CONSULTANr standard "Front-End Documents", Division 0 and Division 1
documents, except as provided by OTY.
15. No equipment prepurchase will be required.
16. The drawings will follow CONSULTANr CAE/CAD standards. AutoCAD@, Version 2000
will be used to develop the drawings. At the conclusion of the design phase of the project,
the drawing files will be provided to the OTY for their records.
17. The OTY will provide reproducrble copies of all existing as-built construction drawings that
pertain to the PROJECf. These drawings are considered record drawings and may be relied
upon to be accurate for design purposes. NOTE: OTY has the prerogative to direct PSG to
do design presuming their drawings are acClU'ate, and address any substantive deviations
during construction as change orders.
18. Any investigation or remediation of possible hazardous waste, asbestos, lead paint or other
types of contamination is not part of this scope of work.
19. Delays caused by actions beyond the control of CONSULTANr shall constitute a change
and CONSULATNT shall be compensated for additional costs incurred as a result of the
delays.
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20. Significant changes to the Scope of the project tluit are required after the development of the
60 percent design documents shall be considered a change in the Scope of Services and a
modification shall be issued to compensate CONSULTANT for additional costs incurred as
a result of the change.
21. The costs for additional easement acquisition plats are not included in the costs of the
project, but may be added by the OTY\following a change in the Scope of Services and a
modification in compensation to CONSULTANT as described in Attachment B.
22. Services during construction are based on a level of effort that consists of approximately 80
hours of CONSULTANT Lead Engineer and Project Manager for submittal review and
response to Contractor Initiated Clarifications.
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Technical Assumptions
The following assumptions are made regarding the execution of the technical work activities
required to complete the project.
CiviUGeotechnical:
1. TheCUENT shall verify and perform any legal title searches.
2. Landscaping will be limited to seeding or sodding.
3. No new roadway work is required.
4. Only portions of the existing roadways that are directly damaged by the construction
activities will be repaved after all other construction activities are complete.
5. The capacity of the existing storm water collection and control facilities is adequate to
handle the new construction
6. It is anticipated that a subcontractor to CONSULTANT will complete geotechnical field
exploration. The objective of the field exploration program will be to characterize subsurface
materials, identify potential detrimental subsurface conditions, to identify . groundwater
levels, and collect samples of geologic materials to evaluate engineering properties. The
presence or extent of rock can not be accurately identified by soil borings at 1,000 foot
intervals. If CLIENT requires. more precise information regarding such conditions, the
Scope of Services shall be modified to include more borings than proposed.
Piping I Mechanical
1. A process flow diagram or hydraulic modeling is not required.
2. CI1Y shall provide CONSULTANr with sufficient information as may be required to
design the pressure class of the proposed pipeline.
3. The scale of the pipeline sheets shall be I-inch equals 20-feet on full size sheets and I-inch
equals 4O-feet on half size (11" by 17" sheets).
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4. No corrosion control provisions will be required other than coatings and possibly
polyethylene wrap. Active cathodic protection will not be required for buried piping.
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ATTACHMENT B - COMPENSATION
The OTY shall compensate the CONSULT ANT for services, which have been authorized by the
CI1Y under the terms of this Agreement.
The CONSULTANr may submit to the mY a monthly invoice, in a form acceptable to the
mY and accompanied by all support documentation requested by the mY, for payment for
the services, which were completed during the billing period. The OTY shall review for
approval said invoices. The OTY 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 CI1Y shall pay each such invoice or portion thereof as approved, provided that the
approval or payment of ariy 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
CI1Y of the service covered by such invoice. The OTY 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 CONSULTANr 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 CI1Y authorizes the CONSULTANr to proceed with additional work authorized in a
Task Order, it agrees to pay the CONSULTANr 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
Overtime may be performed at the discretion of the CONSULTANT, but the premium time
portion of the overtime will not be billed to the OTY unless the CONSULTANT has requested
acceleration of the scheduled work in writing.
Table 1 provides a summary of lump sum cost s to perform each task item and is used to
reference percent complete of each project phase.
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Table 1. Cost Breakdown
Extended
Total
Scope of Service Unit Quantitv Unit Price Amount ($)
Design Services Lump Sum 1 $78,900.00 $78,900
Services During Construction Lump Sum 1 $8,500.00 $8,500
Total Lump Sum Amount $87.400
Additional ServIces
Additional Easement Plats Each 28 $505.00 $14140
Services Durll1Q Construction Allowance 1 $15,000 $15 000
Total EstImated Allowance $29,140
As presented above, the costs for additional easement acquisition plats are not included in the
lump sum amount. However following authorization by the OTY, CONSULTANT shall
perform additional services for preparing easement plats for the project. As compensation for
providing the additional services to prepare 28 easement plats, CITY shall pay CONSULTANT
based on a unit price amount of $505.00 per easement plat, with an extended unit price
allowance of $14,140.00.
The allowance for those Services During Construction that are not included in the lump sum
amount, refer to Attachment A-SCOPE OF SERVICES, Item 13, is based on an average hourly
per diem rate of $100 and a total of 150 hours. The actual costs for these, services will be based
on the level of effort authorized by the OTY and the actual per diem rate of the CONSULTANr
employee performing the work.
Compensation to CONSULTANr for providing Services authorized by the CI1Y that are not
included in the lump sum or unit price amounts, as defined in Attachment A-SCOPE OF
SERVICES, and as further defined in the AGREEMENT shall be based on the hourly per-diem
rate schedule per employee grade, as defined in Table 1, below, and the standard rates for
Direct Expenses, as defined in Table 2 The Hourly Per Diem Rates for 2004 are 1/8th of the
tabulated per diem rate for a normalS-hour workday. For years beyond 2004, the rates defined
in Tables 2 and 3 will be adjusted and submitted to the OTY.
Table 2. 2004 Hourly Per Diem Rate Schedule
Hourly Per Diem
Rate $
147
147
147
125
96
81
Hourly Per
Diem Rate $
54
103
71
65
56
65
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Staff E lneer 2
Staff E lneer 1
Engineering Tech 3
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71
Field Tech 1
ClerlcaVAssistant Tech
2 Man Une Verification Field
Team
1-Man GPRlLocatlons Crew
2-Man Manhole Inspection
Crew
1-Man GPS Crew
49"
49
71
65
. 140 (1)
104
54
69
G Ics Tech 2 62
(1) Note this rate includes the costs for vacuum excavation verification and sub-meter global positioning
system (Gps) with satellite differential real-time correction equipment. and expendables, including ESG
orange buttons for permanent markers.
(2) Note this rate includes the costs for ground penetrating radar (GPR) location equipment. sub-meter
GPS with satellite differential real-time correction equipment. and expendables, including PSG orange
buttons for permanent markers.
(3) Note this rate includes the costs for digital camera and sub-meter GPS with satellite differential real-
time correction equipment. safety equipment. and expendables to perform non-intrusive manhole
inspections.
(4) Note this rate includes the costs for sub-meter GPS with satellite differential real-time correction
equipment. and expendablesl excluding stakes, rebar, and orange buttons for permanent markers to
perform asset locating using sub-meter GPS equipment and data acquisition of above ground accessible
assets.
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AITACHMENT C - LISTING OF KEY PERSONNEL
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CONSULTANT shall provide qualified personnel to perform its work. The list of key
personnel below, including a designated Project Manager will not change or be reassigned
without the written approval of the OTY. Those personnel committed for this work are as
follows:
Jim Kizer Project Manager
Clay Sykes Senior Quality Control! Quality
Assurance Reviewer
Dan Groselle Project Engineer
Dave Marshall Constructability Review
Paul Tickerhoof Oient Servic~ Manager
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AITACHMENT D - SCHEDULE FOR PERFORMANCE
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CONSULTANT' 8 preliminary milestone project schedule for executing the services descn'bed in
Attachment A -SCOPE OF SERVICES, is presented below.
Date Activity
Monday, June 21, 2004 Receive Notice to Proceed for Design Services.
Friday, July 23, 2004 Survey, base mapping, soil boring complete.
Monday, August 9, 2004 Submittal of 30 percent design documents.
Monday, Augtist 23, 2004 30 percent design document review complete.
Monday, September 20, 2004 Submittal of 60 percent design documents.
Monday, October 4, 2004 60 percent design document review complete.
Monday, October 25, 2004 Submittal of 90 percent design documents.
Monday, November 8, 2004 90 percent design document review complete.
Monday, November 22, 2004 Submittal of final Contract Documents.
Monday, November 22, 2004 Advertise construction project.
Wednesday, December 22,2004 Accept bids.
Monday, January 17, 2005 Award construction contract.
Monday, January 24, 2005 Issue notice to proceed.
Tuesday, July 5, 2005 Construction substantially complete.
Tuesday, July 12, 2005 - Finalcompletion and acceptance of construction project.
ADDmONAL SERVICES:
1. Revisions to the plans/contract documents to extend the limits of the project after this
AGREEMENT has been executed by the OTY.
2. Revisions due to incorrect locations of existing utilities by the CONSULTANT (ie., correct
location given by OTY, incorrectly marked on plans by engineer) will be the responsibility
of the CONSULTANT. Other revisions required by the OTY, 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 CONSULTANr by the OTY.
4. Other not descn'bed above, as approved by the OTY.
NOTE:
It is the responsibility of the CONSULTANT as contracted by the CITY to provide professional surveying and engineering services.
It is expected that such professionals will operall! 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
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client. It is the duty of the CONSULTANT to prdiect the safety, health and welfare of the public in the performance of their
professional duties.
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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:
G:(' Detailed Scope of Services based upon Attachment 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.
u( Cost Proposal that will include cost of surveying, design, preparation of construction plans
_ J11d specifications, and other services requested in the OTY's Request for Proposal.
I::r Schedule for submittal of review documents at 30%,60%, and 90% completion; and final
documents.
Prior to submitting 30% review documents:
[J Locate all existing utilities using available information collected by the CONSULTANT. The
CI1Y will furnish available information on water and sewer locations however the
SONSULTANT must verify to OTY'S satisfaction
I::f Provide an with information on the project site(s), including the following:
ND+ 1_ I~. Past and present use of the land (specifically identify any landfilling activities in the
p.J.Jq) area); identify any nearby designated wetlands
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· Boring results when required by CONSULTANT for new facilities or where depth of
line and existing site conditions warrant.
· 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.
u:r Site Plan (If Required)
Throughout project:
JJ.kJ ,c:( Prepare printed responses to comments received from the OTY following reviews.
~ ~ a Provide lb. e necessary plats for easement acquisition and DOT (other permit application.
, " l:l"Prepare Public Works/DOT/Other permit applications for signature by the CITY.
' 13" Prepare and submit plans to EPD for review and approval when required.
Cf"'Prepare plans and specifications, using Augusta Utilities Design Standards and Spedfications
(/ptest version). Specifications must mirror that provided by the OTY.
~pare construction cost estimates at each review stage, 30%', 60%, 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:
l3' Coordinate with the Oty Purchasing Department to advertise the project
l3"Fax bid information to OTY.
c=rAttend bid opening.
I3'Prepare letter of recommendation for award of the contract
(It' Attain contractor's/ other signatures on the contract documents and forward to the OTY.
~Invite attendees to, and conduct, the pre-construction meeting.
l3"'yrovide clarification related to the plans/ specifications throughout design and construction.
13 Provide record drawings at completion of the project electronically, per the Utilities Design
Standards and Specifications (latest version).
~Provide Services During Construction as follows:
IJ"f t,J.JJE. Attend project meetings as scheduled by the OTY
k · Recommend design changes as field conflicts arise (site visits may be required)
~"is '';' . Review and approval of pay requests from the construction Contractor (line of
~\ communication will be construction contractor to resident observer to CONSULTANT
to OTY)
· Provide clarification of plans and specifications throughout construction
AJotU~\ ....... Revise/update plans and/or easement plats as changes occur that require resubmittaI to
~ DOT/other agencies.
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ADDmONAL SERVICES:
5. Revisions to the plans/contract documents to extend the limits of the project after this
AGREEMENT has been executed by the OTY.
6. Revisions due to incorrect locations of existing utilities by the CONSULTANT (ie., correct
location given by OTY, incorrectly marked on plans by engineer) will be the responsibility
of the CONSULTANr. Other revisions required by the OTY, DOT, EPD, or other
government agency at their request will be considered an additional service.
7. Out-of-town meetings or conferences required of the CONSULTANr by the OTY.
8. Other not descn'bed above, as approved by the OTY.
NOTE:
It is the responsibility of the OONSUL TANT as contracted by the CITY to provide professional surveying and 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 expocted that such professionals will act as a faithfulllgent for the CITY as a
client. !t is the duty of the OONSUL TANT to protect the safety, health and welfare of the public in the performance of their
professional duties.
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