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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2000-117 2001 Water Comprehensive Plan Update - Thomas E. Coleman Consulting Services ContractA RESOLUTION RESOLUTION NO. R- 2000-117 authorizing execution of a contract with Thomas E. Coleman Consulting Services, a Washington sole proprietorship, for the 2001 update to the Water Comprehensive Plan WHEREAS, the City of Yakima has need for consulting services related to the 2001 Water Comprehensive Plan as required by Washington State Department of Health; and WHEREAS, the City does not possess in-house staff qualified, nor time to perform the necessary work involved in the Water Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the City of Yakima has complied with the provisions of RCW 39.80 which concerns the procurement of engineering and architectural services by a city; and WHEREAS, the City Council deems it to be in the best interest of the City to enter into a contract with Thomas E. Coleman Consulting Services, for the 2001 Water Comprehensive Plan; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA: The City Manager, City Clerk and the Assistant City Manager are hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached and incorporated "Consulting Agreement" together with its attachments. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 19th day of September 2000. ATTEST: Karen Roberts, City Clerk ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT (hereinafter "Agreement") is made and entered into by and between the City of Yakima, a Washington municipal corporation (hereinafter the "City"), and Thomas E. Coleman, P.E. Consulting Services, a Washington sole proprietorship (hereinafter "Engineer"). WHEREAS, the City requires engineering services regarding the preparation of an update to the 1995 Comprehensive Water Plan for the City of Yakima. WHEREAS, the Engineer represents that it has the expertise necessary and is willing to perform the engineering services required by the City in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises, and agreements set forth herein, it is agreed by and between the City and Engineer as follows: 1. Scope of Services. The Engineer shall provide the City with professional engineering services associated with the preparation of an update to the comprehensive water plan which was completed in 1995. A general description of the project is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by this reference. The Engineer shall provide said engineering services to the City through a series of mutually agreed task orders that shall become a part of this Agreement. Specifically, prior to commencement of any services, the City and the Engineer shall mutually agree upon and execute a task order for the specified engineering services. Each task order shall describe the following items; the services to be provided; the time of performance for the services; the fee for the services; and any provisions additional to this Agreement. The engineering services may include, but are not limited to, the services listed on general project description and draft task orders attached hereto as Exhibit A. However, execution of this Agreement does not obligate either party to provide or accept any services listed in Exhibit A until the parties have mutually agreed upon and executed a specific task order for the services. 2. Time Period for Performance of Services. The term of this Agreement shall commence upon execution hereof and shall terminate at the time of completion of all services/tasks required hereunder unless the Agreement is earlier terminated by either party under Section 22 of this Agreement. The Engineer shall provide such services as are described on executed task orders in accordance with the time schedule set forth on attached and incorporated Exhibit "B". The Engineer shall proceed with such services in a timely and diligent manner, but shall not be responsible for delays caused by Page 1 of 8 circumstances beyond the Engineer's control or which could not have been reasonably foreseen by the parties at the time the respective task order was executed. 3. Compensation. a. Fees for Services. For each specified task order executed by the parties, the Engineer shall be paid for such services on a time spent basis in accordance with the fee schedule attached hereto as Exhibit "C" and incorporated herein by this reference. Said fee schedule is subject to revision by the Engineer not sooner than one (1) year after execution of this Agreement, and no more once each year thereafter. b. Maximum Fee for Services. Each executed task order shall describe the maximum fee to which the Engineer shall be entitled to under that task order. The maximum fee shall represent the best estimate of the parties of the maximum cost of the Engineer's services specified in that task order. c. Renegotiation of Maximum Fee. The Engineer reserves the right to renegotiate the maximum fee specified in a particular task order if the scope of services in the task order is changed by the City, or if conditions beyond the control of the parties shall cause the Engineer to incur additional costs and expenses in providing the services required under the task order. In either event, the Engineer shall promptly notify the City in writing of the anticipated additional fees or reduction of fees. Thereafter, and unless otherwise agreed by the parties, the Engineer shall not proceed with the modified/changed services until the parties agree in writing to a renegotiated maximum fee for that task order. d. Payment of Compensation. Engineer shall submit monthly invoices to the City. Said invoices shall itemize all services rendered during the preceding monthly period. The City shall make payment to the Engineer within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of the invoice. All payments are expressly conditioned upon the Engineer providing services hereunder that are satisfactory to the City. e. Payment in the Event of Termination. In the event that either party terminates this Agreement under Section 22, Engineer shall be compensated in accordance with the above terms for all services completed satisfactorily, provided to the City up to the effective termination date. f. Maintenance of Financial Records/Documents. The Engineer shall make the cost records, accounts and related financial documents pertaining to this Agreement available for inspection by representatives of the City during the term of this Agreement and for a period of three (3) years following the final payment to the Engineer by the City. In the event that any audit or inspection identifies any discrepancy in such financial records, the Engineer shall provide the City with Page 2 of 8 appropriate clarification and/ or financial adjustments within thirty (30) calendar days of notification of the discrepancy. g. Permit and Advertising Cost. The City shall pay all fees for costs of necessary permits, advertising and similar items normally associated with public works projects. 4. Standard of Performance. The Engineer shall perform all work and services required under this Agreement in accordance with generally accepted engineering and consulting standards, and shall be responsible for the technical soundness and accuracy of all work and services furnished pursuant to this Agreement. 5. Cost Estimates. The City is herewith advised that the Engineer has no control over the cost of labor, material, equipment; subcontractors' and suppliers' methods of producing and delivering such goods and services; or over the methods and styles of competitive bidding or market conditions. Accordingly, the Engineer's cost estimates are made and furnished on the basis of the Engineer's experience and qualifications and represent only best judgment as an engineering firm familiar with the construction industry. As such, the Engineer cannot and does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of its cost estimates, or that cost estimates will not vary significantly from the actual project or construction costs realized by the City. 7. Ownership of Documents. All reports, designs, drawings, and specifications prepared by the Engineer pursuant to this Agreement shall be the property of the City upon payment being made by the City to the Engineer in accordance with Sections 3 of this Agreement. The Engineer shall provide the City with electronic files, originals and/ or reproducible copies of such documents in accordance with the respective task order, or when requested by City representatives. The Engineer does not intend or represent that such documents are suitable for reuse by the City or others on extensions of this project or with regard to any other project. Any such reuse without the written permission of the Engineer shall be at the City's risk. 8. Design Intent. The Engineer shall prepare the design documents, drawings, and specifications with the understanding that a representative of the Engineer may be observing the quality and progress of the resulting construction for compliance with the design intent. Additionally, the parties agree that compensation for such monitoring shall be addressed in an appropriate task order. 9. Information to be provided by the City. The City shall provide the Engineer with access to all information at its disposal that is pertinent to the site of project area, including but not limited to previous reports, drawings, plats, surveys, utility records, and other similar data. Absent specific written direction to the contrary, the Engineer shall be entitled to rely upon the completion and accuracy of such documentation. Page 3 of 8 10. Status of Engineer. Engineer and the City understand and expressly agree that Engineer is an independent contractor in the performance of each and every part of this Agreement. The Engineer shall have the sole judgment of the means, mode or manner of the actual performance of work/services required under this Agreement. The Engineer, as an independent contractor, assumes the entire responsibility for carrying out and accomplishing the work/services required under this Agreement. Additionally, and as an independent contractor, the Engineer and its employees shall make no claim of City employment nor shall claim against the City any related employment benefits, social security, and/ or retirement. 11. Taxes and Assessments. Engineer shall be solely responsible for compensating its employees and for paying all related taxes, deductions, and assessments, including but not limited to, federal income tax, FICA, social security tax, assessments for unemployment and industrial injury, and other deductions from income which may be required by law or assessed against either party as a result of this Agreement. In the event the City is assessed a tax or assessment as a result of this Agreement, Engineer shall pay the same before it becomes due. 12. Nondiscrimination Provision. During the performance of this Agreement, Engineer shall not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, sex, religion, national origin, creed, marital status, political affiliation, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap. This provision shall include but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment, advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, and the provision of services under this Agreement. 13. Compliance With Law. Engineer agrees to perform all work/services under and pursuant to this Agreement in full compliance with any and all applicable laws, rules, and regulations adopted or promulgated by any governmental agency or regulatory body, whether federal, state, local, or otherwise. 14. No Insurance. It is understood the City does not maintain liability insurance for Engineer or its employees and subcontractors. 15. Indemnification and Hold Harmless. a. Engineer agrees to protect, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its elected officials, officers, employees and agents from any and all claims, demands, losses, liens, liabilities, penalties, fines, lawsuits, and other proceedings and all judgments, awards, costs and expenses (including attorneys' fees and disbursements) caused by or occurring by reason of any negligent act and/or omission of the Engineer, Page 4 of 8 its officers, employees, agents, and/or subcontractors, arising out of or in connection with the performance of this Agreement. b. In the event that both Engineer and the City are negligent, the Engineer's liability for indemnification of the City shall be limited to the contributory negligence for any resulting suits, actions, claims, liability, damages, judgments, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) that can be apportioned to the Engineer, its officers, employees, agents, and/or subcontractors. c. Nothing contained in this Section or this Agreement shall be construed to create a liability or a right of indemnification in any third party. 16. Insurance provided by Engineer. a. Commercial Liability Insurance. On or before date the this Agreement is fully executed by the parties, the Engineer shall provide the City with a certificate of insurance as proof of commercial liability insurance with a minimum liability limit of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) combined single limit bodily injury and property damage. The certificate shall clearly state who the provider is, the amount of coverage, the policy number, and when the policy and provisions provided are in effect (any statement in the certificate to the effect of "this certificate is issued as a matter of information only and confers no right upon the certificate holder" shall be deleted). Said policy shall be in effect for the duration of this Agreement. The policy shall name the City, its elected officials, officers, agents, and employees as additional insureds, and shall contain a clause that the insurer will not cancel or change the insurance without first giving the City thirty (30) calendar days prior written notice (any language in the clause to the effect of "but failure to mail such notice shall impose no obligation or liability of any kind upon the company" shall be crossed out and initialed by the insurance agent). The insurance shall be with an insurance company or companies rated A -VII or higher in Best's Guide and admitted in the State of Washington. b. Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance. On or before date this Agreement is fully executed by the parties, the Engineer shall provide the City with a certificate of insurance as proof of commercial automobile liability insurance with minimum liability limit of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) combined single limit bodily injury and property damage. The certificate shall clearly state who the provider is, the amount of coverage, the policy number, and when the policy and provisions provided are in effect (any statement in the certificate to the effect of "this certificate is issued as a matter of information only and confers no right upon the certificate holder" shall be deleted). Said policy shall be in effect for the duration of this Agreement. The policy shall name the City, its elected officials, officers, agents, and employees as additional insureds, and shall contain a clause that the insurer will not cancel or change the insurance without first giving the City thirty (30) calendar days prior written notice (any language in the clause to the effect of "but failure to mail such notice shall impose Page 5 of 8 no obligation or liability of any kind upon the company" shall be crossed out and initialed by the insurance agent). The insurance shall be with an insurance company or companies rated A -VII or higher in Best's Guide and admitted in the State of Washington. c. Professional Liability Insurance. On or before the date this Agreement is fully executed by the parties, the Engineer shall provide the City with a certificate of insurance as evidence of Professional Errors and Omissions Liability Insurance with coverage of at least One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence and an annual aggregate limit of at least One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00). The certificate shall clearly state who the provider is, the amount of coverage, the policy number, and when the policy and provisions provided are in effect. The insurance shall be with an insurance company rated A -VII or higher in Best's Guide. If the policy is on a claims made basis, the retroactive date of the insurance policy shall be on or before January 1, 1998, or shall provide full prior acts. The insurance coverage shall remain in effect during the term of this Agreement and for a minimum of three (3) years following the termination of this Agreement. d. Insurance provided by Subcontractors. The Engineer shall ensure that all subcontractors it utilizes for work/services required under this Agreement shall comply with all of the above insurance requirements. 17. Delegation of Professional Services. The services provided for herein shall be performed by Engineer, and no person other than regular associates or employees of Engineer shall be engaged upon such work or services except upon written approval of the City. 18. Assignment. This Agreement, or any interest herein, or claim hereunder, shall not be assigned or transferred in whole or in part by Engineer to any other person or entity without the prior written consent of the City. In the event that such prior written consent to an assignment is granted, then the assignee shall assume all duties, obligations, and liabilities of Engineer stated herein. 19. No Conflict of Interest. Engineer represents that it or its employees do not have any interest and shall not hereafter acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of this Agreement. Engineer further covenants that it will not hire anyone or any entity having such a conflict of interest during the performance of this Agreement. 20. Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is changed per mutual agreement or any portion is held invalid, the remainder of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. Page 6 of 8 21. Integration. This written document constitutes the entire agreement between the City and Engineer. There are no other oral or written Agreements between the parties as to the subjects covered herein. No changes or additions to this Agreement shall be valid or binding upon either party unless such change or addition be in writing and executed by both parties. 22. Termination. The City or Engineer may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, by giving the other party thirty (30) calendar days written notice of termination. 22. Notices. Unless stated otherwise herein, all notices and demands shall be in writing and sent or hand delivered to the parties to their addresses as follows: TO CITY: TO ENGINEER: Dave Brown Water/ Irrigation Engineer 2301 Fruitvale Blvd. Yakima, WA 98902 Thomas E. Coleman, P.E. Consulting Services 105 South Third Street Yakima, WA 98901 or to such other addresses as the parties may hereafter designate in writing. Notices and/ or demands shall be sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, or hand delivered. Such notices shall be deemed effective when mailed or hand delivered at the addresses specified above. 23. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. 24. Venue. The venue for any action to enforce or interpret this Agreement shall lie in the Superior Court of Washington for Yakima County, Washington. CITY OF YAKIMA By: A. Zais, r., City Manager Page 7 of 8 .104\ THOMAS E. COLEMAN, P.E. CONSULTING SERVICES By: ) krAV...,o Thomas E. Coleman, P.E., Owner DATE: q- o _o 0 DATE: cir „Q„ C)— o -.C.) ATTEST: ,e A52,6 --e Karen Roberts City Clerk City Contract No. 2000-80 Resolution No. R-2000-117 Page 8 of 8 EXHIBIT A - TASK ORDER NO. 1 COMPREHENSIVE WATER PLAN UPDATE — PHASE I 1. Project Management. Task includes project management and project meetings for coordination of the work elements with water and irrigation staff and other city departments. 2. Description of the Water System. This task corresponds to Chapter 1 of the Comprehensive Plan Update to include those sub -elements as outlined in the Washington State Department of Health Water System Planning Handbook, April 1997 (WSPH). All mapping to be included in this chapter will be provided by the City. 3. Basic Planning Data and Water Demand Forecasting. This task corresponds to Chapter 2 of the Comprehensive Plan Update to include those sub -elements as outlined in the WSPH. All mapping to be included in this chapter will be provided by the City. 4 Operation and Maintenance Program. This task corresponds to Chapter 6 of the Comprehensive Plan Update to include those sub -elements as outlined in the WSPH. 5 Distribution Facilities Design and Construction Standards. This task corresponds to Chapter 7 of the Comprehensive Plan Update to include those sub -elements as outlined in the WSPH. Completion of this task will consist of assembling the relevant standards from current City of Yakima design and construction standards. 6. Prepare Draft Comprehensive Plan Update for Phase I Tasks. Prepare working drafts of the Chapters outlined in the tasks described above. Two copies of the Phase I draft will be submitted to the City. 7. Prepare Scope of Work and Budget for Phase II. Prepare scope of work and budget for work outlined below to be completed as Phase II (Task 2). The Phase I (Task Order 1) scope of work does not include the following planning elements which will be addressed under a subsequent task order for Phase II: Chapter 3 - System Analysis Chapter 4 - Conservation Program, Water Right Analysis, System Reliability, and Interties Chapter 5 - Source Water Protection Chapter 8 - Improvement Program Chapter 9 - Financial Program The City and the Consultant by mutual written agreement may elect to modify the Phase I scope of work to include some Phase II work tasks or to defer some Phase I work tasks to Phase II. Exhibit A -Task Order No. 1 Phase I Comprehensive Plan Update 1 of ESTIMATED LABOR FEE FOR TASK ORDER NO. 1 (Figure represents the maximum labor fee not to be exceeded except by written authorization) $49,500.00 ESTIMATED EXPENSES FOR TASK ORDER NO.1 $500.00 Task Order No. 1: Authorization to Proceed City of Yakima: By: Glenn Rice, Assistant City Manager Date Engineer: BY: Date EHhibit A. -Task Order Na. 1 Phase I Comprehensive Plan Update 2of7 EXHIBIT B — Task Order No. 1 TIME PERIOD FOR PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES August 24, 2000 The Engineer (Thomas E. Coleman, P.E.) intends to provide to the City of Yakima timely completion of all authorized services and tasks as indicated in the Agreement. The expected project timeline is indicated in the table below. Work Item Start Date Estimated Time of Completion Task 1. Project Management Upon authorization by City Throughout project period Task 2. Description of the Water System Upon authorization by City 8 weeks Task 3. Basic Planning Data and Water Demand Forecasting About November 1, 2000 8 weeks Task 4 Operation and Maintenance Program About January 1, 2001 4 weeks Task 5 Distribution Facilities Design and Construction Standards About February 1, 2001 4 weeks Task 6. Prepare Draft Comprehensive Plan Update for Phase I Tasks About March 1, 2001 6 weeks Task 7. Prepare Scope of Work and Budget for Phase II. About November 1, 2000 3 weeks Exhibit B1 — Task Order No. 1 1 of 1 Phase I Comprehensive Plan Update EXHIBIT C COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES August 24, 2000 Summary of Exhibit C Exhibit "C" is an attachment to the Agreement between Thomas E. Coleman, P.E. Consulting Services (Engineer) and the City of Yakima (City) for engineering services related to the preparation of an update to the 1995 Comprehensive Water Plan. Exhibit "C" includes the rates and the maximum fee to be charged for the services described in the Agreement and attached exhibits. Task Order 1 will include Phase 1 of the Comprehensive Plan Update as described in the Agreement. Fee Schedule for Services A Schedule of Charges for Thomas E. Coleman, P.E. Consulting Services is as follows: Personnel Role Classification Rate Thomas E. Coleman Project Manager/Engineer Principal $ 55.00/hr As required Word Processing/Clerical Administrative $ 40.00/hr II. Maximum Fee for Services The maximum fee for services to be provided in completing Phase 1 of the Comprehensive Plan Update shall be $ 50,000 Comprehensive Water Plan Update 1 of 1 Thomas E. Coleman, P.E. Consulting Services City of Yakima Water/Trrinatinn T7ivicinn BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 8 For Meeting of 9/19/2000 ITEM TITLE: 2001 Water Comprehensive Plan SUBMITTED BY: Dueane Calvin, Water/Irrigation Manager Dave Brown, Water/Irrigation Engineer Glenn Rice, Assistant City Manager CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Dueane Calvin / 576-6480 SUMMARY EXPLANATION: The Washington Department of Health (DOH) requires water purveyors to complete a comprehensive plan for the water system every 6 years. Yakima must submit a Water Comprehensive Plan in 2001. Staff respectfully requests City Council to approve the attached resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the accompanying contract with Thomas E. Coleman Consulting Services, of Yakima, Washington for the 2001 Water Comprehensive Plan. These services shall include the updating of the information in the 1995 Water Comprehensive Plan, preparation of a budget and scope of work for Phase II, preparation of the 2001 Water Comprehensive Plan and the submittal of the plan to DOH. This project was split into two (2) phases so costs would be spread over two (2) years and to provide ample time for preparation of the document. Financial support for this contract will be from appropriations approved by Council in the 477 Fund. Not to Exceed Engineering Cost $50,000.00 for Phase 1 Engineering Costs for Phase II will be determined as part of Phase 1 (Phase II costs not to exceed $150,000.00). Resolution _X Ordinance Other (Specify) Contract _X Mail to (name and address): Thomas E. Coleman; 105 S. 3"' St.; Yakima, WA 98901 Phone: 503-295-4911 Funding Source _477 APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: � - j4 Z City Manager STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the accompanying contract for the 2001 Water Comprehensive Plan with Thomas E. Coleman Consulting Services of Yakima, Washington. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: COUNCIL ACTION: