HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 3988 - Contract - HDR Engineering Inc - Landfill Site Selection & Permitting - 10/06/1992 (2)Resolution No. 3988
October 6, 1992
Item #20
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock BE and is hereby authorized and
directed to execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock a Contract by
and between the City of Lubbock and HDR Engineering, Inc., for the selection
of a site for a Type I Municipal Waste Sanitary landfill, which Contract is
attached herewith, which shall be spread upon the minutes of the Council and
as spread upon the minutes of thf6th
ncil shall constitute and be a part of
this Resolution as if full copierein in d ta4 --�---1
Passed by the City Council this au of October , )992.
ATTEST:
ariftte Boyd, City Secreta
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Lee R"amir6z, Solid Waste Superintendent
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Ant ony Wj liams, Assistant City
Attorney
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CITY OF LUBBOCK
LANDFILL SITE SELECTION
AND PERMITTING
AGREEMENT
SEPTEMBER 1992
HDR ENGINEERING, INC.
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AGREEMENT
FOR
ENGINEERING SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT, between the City of Lubbock, Texas (hereinafter referred to as
Owner) and HDR Engineering, Inc., with principal offices at Suite 125, 12700 Hillcrest
Road, Dallas, TX 75230-2096 (hereinafter referred to as Engineer):
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Owner intends to site and secure a permit for a Type I Municipal Solid
Waste Sanitary Landfill. The City will seek the assistance of a Citizens Advisory
Committee to select a site. Once a site has been selected, Engineer will assist Owner
secure a landfill construction and operating permit from the Texas Water Commission
(TWC).
WHEREAS, Owner requires certain professional services in connection with the Project
(hereinafter referred to as the Services); and,
WHEREAS, Engineer is prepared to provide such Services;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises contained herein, the parties
hereto agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1 - EFFECTIVE DATE
The effective date of this Agreement shall be October 8, 1992.
ARTICLE 2 - SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED BY ENGINEER
Engineer shall perform the Services described in Attachment A, Scope of Services,
which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference as part of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 3 - COMPENSATION
Owner shall pay Engineer in accordance with Attachment C, Compensation, which is
attached hereto and incorporated by reference as part of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 4 - STANDARD OF CARE
Engineer shall exercise the same degree of care, skill, and diligence in the
performance of the Services as is ordinarily provided by a professional engineer under
similar circumstances and Engineer shall, at no cost to Owner, re -perform services
which fail to satisfy the foregoing standard of care.
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ARTICLE 5 - LIMITATIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Engineer shall not be responsible for actual construction means, methods, techniques,
sequences, procedures, or safety precautions and programs used in connection with
the Project by construction contractor. Engineer shall assist the Owner in the
administering of its construction contracts with any contractor, subcontractor, vendor,
or other project participant in order to fulfill contractual or other responsibilities to the
Owner or to comply with federal, state, or local laws, ordinances, regulations, rules,
codes, orders, criteria, or standards.
ARTICLE 6 - OPINIONS OF CONSTRUCTION COST AND CONSTRUCTION
SCHEDULE
Since Engineer has no control over the cost of labor, materials, equipment or services
furnished by others, or over contractors', subcontractors', or vendors' methods of
determining prices, or over competitive bidding or market conditions, Engineer's cost
estimates shall be made on the basis of qualification and experience as a professional
engineer.
Since Engineer has no control over the resources provided by others to meet contract
schedules, Engineer's forecast schedules shall be made on the basis of qualification
and experience as a professional engineer. Engineer cannot and does not guarantee
that proposals, bids or actual project costs will not vary from his cost estimates or that
actual schedules will not vary from his forecast schedules.
ARTICLE 7 - LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION
7.1 General. Having considered the risks and potential liabilities that may exist
during the performance of the Services and in consideration of the promises included
herein, Owner and Engineer agree to allocate such liabilities in accordance with this
Article 7. Words and phrases used in this Article shall be interpreted in accordance
with customary insurance industry usage and practice.
7.2 Indemnification. Engineer agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold Owner whole
and harmless against all claims for damages, costs, and expenses of persons or
property that may solely arise out of, or be occasioned by, or from any negligent act,
error, or omission of Engineer, or any agent, servant, or employee of Engineer in the
execution or performance of this Contract.
7.3 Defense of Claims. In the event an action for damages is filed in which
negligence is alleged on the part of Owner and Engineer, Engineer agrees to defend
Owner. In the event Owner accepts Engineer's defense, Owner agrees to indemnify
and reimburse Engineer on a pro rata basis for all expenses of defense. Owner also
agrees to indemnify and reimburse Engineer on a pro rata basis for any judgment or
amount paid by Engineer in resolution of such claim. Such pro rata share shall be
based upon a final judicial determination of negligence or, in the absence of such
determination, by mutual agreement.
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7.4 Employee Claims. Engineer shall indemnify Owner against legal liability for
damages arising out of claims by Engineer's employees. Owner shall indemnify
Engineer against legal liability for damages arising out of claims by Owner's
employees.
7.5 Limitations of Liability. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Engineer's total
liability to Owner for any and all injuries, claims, losses, expenses or damages arising
out of or in any way related to the Project or this Agreement from any cause or
causes including but not limited to Engineer's negligence, errors, omissions, strict
liability, breach of contract or breach of warranty shall not exceed the minimum
amounts required by Article 10 of this agreement.
7.6 Other Project Indemnities. Indemnity provisions shall be incorporated into all
Project contractual arrangements entered into by Owner and shall protect Owner and
Engineer to the same extent.
7.7 Survival. Upon completion of all services, obligations and duties provided for in
this agreement, or in the event of termination of this Agreement for any reason, the
terms and conditions of this Article shall survive.
ARTICLE 8 - INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Engineer undertakes performance of the Services as an independent contractor and
shall be wholly responsible for the methods of its own performance and that of its
subcontractors agents and employees. Owner shall have no right to supervise the
methods used but Owner shall have the right to observe such performance. Engineer
shall work closely with Owner in performing Services under this Agreement.
ARTICLE 9 - COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
In performance of the Services, Engineer will comply with applicable regulator
requirements including federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, orders, codes,
criteria and standards. Engineer shall possess the licenses necessary to allow
Engineer to perform the Engineering Services. Engineer shall not be responsible for
procuring permits, certificates, and licenses required for any construction unless such
responsibilities are specifically assigned to Engineer in Attachment A, Scope of
Services.
ARTICLE 10 - INSURANCE
Prior to the time Engineer is entitled to commence any part of the services under this
Contract, Engineer shall procure, pay for, and maintain the following insurance written
by companies licensed in the State of Texas or meeting surplus lines requirements of
Texas law and acceptable to Owner. The insurance shall be evidence by delivery to
Owner of (1) certificates of insurance, executed by the insurer, listing coverage and
limits, expiration date and term of policy, and certifying that the insurer is licensed to
do business in Texas or meets the surplus lines requirements of Texas law, or (2) a
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certified copy of each policy including all endorsements. The insurance requirements
shall remain in effect throughout the term of this Contract.
A. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance
The Engineer shall have Comprehensive General Liability Insurance with
limits of $300,000 Bodily Injury and $300,000 Property Damage per
occurrence to include:
Premises and Operations
Explosion and Collapse Hazard
Underground Damage Hazard
Products and Completed Operations Hazard
Contractual Liability
Independent Contractors Coverage
Personal Injury (with exclusion "C" waived)
The Owner is to be named as an additional insured on this policy for this
specific job, and copy of the endorsement doing so is to be attached to
the Certificate of Insurance.
B. Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance
The Engineer shall have Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance
with limits of not less than:
Bodily Injury $250/$500,000
Property Damage $100,000
to include all owned and non -owned cars including
Employers Non -ownership Liability
Hired and Non -owned vehicles.
The Owner is to be named as an additional insured on this policy for this
specific job and copy of the endorsement doing so is to be attached to
the Certificate of Insurance.
C. Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance
As required by State statute covering all employees whether employed
by the Engineer or any Subcontractor on the job, with Employer's
Liability of at least $100,000 limit.
D. Professional Liability Insurance (including errors and omissions) with
minimum limits of $1,000,000 per claim.
Engineer shall furnish Owner certificates of insurance which shall include a provision
that such insurance shall not be cancelled without at least thirty days written notice to
Owner.
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ARTICLE 11 - OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
Owner shall be responsible for all matters described in Attachment B, Owner's
Responsibilities, which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference as part of this
Agreement.
ARTICLE 12 - REUSE OF DOCUMENTS
All documents, including drawings, specifications, and computer software, prepared by
Engineer pursuant to this Agreement are instruments of service in respect to this
Project. They are not intended or represented to be suitable for reuse by Owner or
others on extensions of this Project or on any other project. Any reuse without written
verification or adaptation by Engineer for the specific purpose intended will be at
Owner's sole risk and without liability or legal exposure to Engineer.
ARTICLE 13 - AMENDMENT, TERMINATION, AND STOP ORDERS
This Contract may be altered or amended only by mutual written consent and may be
terminated by the Owner at any time by written notice to the Engineer. Upon receipt
of such notice, the Engineer shall, unless the notice directs otherwise, immediately
discontinue all work in connection with the performance of this Contract and shall
proceed to cancel promptly all existing orders insofar as such orders are chargeable
to this Contract. The Engineer shall submit a statement showing in detail the work
performed under this Contract to the date of termination. The Owner shall pay the
Engineer promptly that proportion of the prescribed fee which applies to the work
actually performed under this Contract, less all payments that have been previously
made. Thereupon, copies of all completed work accomplished under this Contract
shall be delivered to the Owner.
The Owner may issue a Stop Work Order to the Engineer at any time. Upon receipt
of such order, the Engineer is to discontinue all work under this Contract and cancel
all orders pursuant to the Contract, unless the order otherwise directs. If the Owner
does not issue a Restart Order within 60 days after receipt by the Engineer of the Stop
Work Order, the Engineer shall regard this Contract terminated in accordance with the
foregoing provisions.
ARTICLE 14 - NONDISCLOSURE OR PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
Engineer shall consider all information provided by Owner to be proprietary unless
such information is available from public sources. Engineer shall not publish or
disclose proprietary information for any purpose other than the performance of the
Services without the prior written authorization of Owner or in response to legal
process.
ARTICLE 15 - NOTICE
Any notice, demand, or request required by or made pursuant to this Agreement shall
be deemed properly made if personally delivered in writing or deposited in the United
States mail, postage prepaid, to the address specified below.
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To Engineer: HDR Engineering, Inc.
Suite 125
12700 Hillcrest Road
Dallas, TX 75230-2096
ATTN: William R. Hindman, Project Principal
To Owner: City of Lubbock
City Manager's Office
1625 13th Street
Lubbock, TX 79401
ATTN: Rita P. Harmon, ACM
Nothing contained in this Article shall be construed to restrict the transmission of
routine communications between representative of Engineer and Owner.
ARTICLE 16 - UNCONTROLLABLE FORCES
Neither Owner nor Engineer shall be considered to be in default of this Agreement if
delays in or failure of performance shall be due to uncontrollable forces the effect of
which, by the exercise of reasonable diligence, the nonperforming party could not
avoid. The term "uncontrollable forces" shall mean any event which results in the
prevention or delay of performance by a party of its obligations under this Agreement
and which is beyond the control of the nonperforming party. It includes, but is not
limited to, fire, flood, earthquakes, storms, lightning, epidemic, war, riot, civil
disturbance, sabotage, inability to procure permits, licenses, or authorizations from any
state, local, or federal agency or person for any of the supplies, materials, accesses,
or services required to be provided by either Owner or Engineer under this agreement,
strikes, work slowdowns or other labor disturbances, and judicial restraint.
Neither party shall, however, be excused from performance if nonperformance is due
to uncontrollable forces which are removable or remediable and which the
nonperforming party could have, with the exercise of reasonable diligence, removed or
remedied with reasonable dispatch. The provisions of this Article shall not be
interpreted or construed to require Engineer or Owner to prevent, settle, or otherwise
avoid a strike, work slowdown, or other labor action. The nonperforming party shall,
within a reasonable time of being prevented or delayed from performance by an
uncontrollable force, give written notice to the other party describing the
circumstances and uncontrollable forces preventing continued performance of the
obligations of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 17 - GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas. Any suit brought
to enforce any provision of this Agreement or for construction of any provision thereof
shall be brought in Lubbock County.
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ARTICLE 18 - MISCELLANEOUS
18.1 Nonwaiver. A waiver by either Owner or Engineer of any breach of this
Agreement shall not be binding upon the waiving party unless such waiver is in writing.
In the event of a written waiver, such a waiver shall not affect the waiving party's rights
with respect to any other or further breach.
18.2 Severability. The invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability of any provision of this
Agreement, or the occurrence of any event rendering any portion or provision of this
Agreement void, shall in no way affect the validity or enforceability of any other portion
or provision of the Agreement. Any void provision shall be deemed severed from the
Agreement and the balance of the Agreement shall be construed and enforced as if
the Agreement did not contain the particular portion or provision held to be void. The
parties further agree to reform the Agreement to replace any stricken provision with a
valid provision that comes as close as possible to the intent of the stricken provision.
The provisions of this section shall not prevent the entire Agreement from being void
should a provision which is of the essence of the Agreement be determined to be
void.
ARTICLE 19 - INTEGRATION AND MODIFICATION
This Agreement represents the entire and integrated agreement between the Parties
and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements, either written or
oral. This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument signed by each of
the Parties.
ARTICLE 20 - SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
Owner and Engineer each binds itself and its directors, officers, partners, successors,
executors, administrators, assigns and legal representatives to the other party to this
Agreement and to the partners, successors, executors, administrators, assigns, and
legal representatives of such other party, in respect to all covenants, agreements, and
obligations of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 21 - ASSIGNMENT
Neither Owner nor Engineer shall assign, sublet, or transfer any rights under or
interest in (including, but without limitation, monies that may become due or monies
that are due) this Agreement without the written consent of the other, except to the
extent that the effect of this limitation may be restricted by law. Unless specifically
stated to the contrary in any written consent to an assignment, no assignment will
release or discharge the assignor from any duty or responsibility under this
Agreement. Nothing contained in this paragraph shall prevent Engineer from
employing such independent consultants, associates, and subcontractors as he may
deem appropriate to assist him in the performance of the Services hereunder.
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ARTICLE 22 - SUBCONTRACTORS
No work herein called for by the Engineer shall be subcontracted to a subcontractor
who is not acceptable to the Owner or assigned without prior written approval of the
Owner. The Engineer shall require subcontractors to conform to the applicable terms
of this Contract and include provisions which require subcontractor compliance with
Owner Rules.
ARTICLE 23 - THIRD PARTY RIGHTS
Nothing herein shall be construed to give any rights or benefits to anyone other than
Owner and Engineer.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,_Jbe- rties have executed this Agreement.
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Rita P. Harmon
Assistant City Manager
Public Service & Safety
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Anthony Wil lams
Assistant City Attorney
avid LangkO, Mayor
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Boyd
City Secretary
HDR ENGINEERING, INC.
By:
Will R. Hindman, P.E.
Senior Vice President
Attest
ichael E. Carleton
Project Manager
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ATTACHMENT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Phase I - Site Selection
Work Element A. Landfill Site Selection
The Engineer will assist the City in selecting a landfill site through a Citizens Advisory
Committee. The following Work Element A defines tasks to be performed to result in
the selection of a specific site for a landfill.
Task 1100 - Facility Definition and Institutional Issues
Task 1101 - Meet with City staff to define facility requirements and special
characteristics that are anticipated for the landfill.
Task 1102 - Provide information to the Owner regarding institutional issues related to
the establishment of a "regional" disposal facility serving communities
other than the City of Lubbock. Regional options explored will include
inter -local agreements or a Regional Authority created by the state
legislature. Ownership, flow control, financing and procurement issues
will be identified and discussed as part of this effort.
Task 1103 - Evaluate various landfill needs and budgetary costs for up to three
regional scenarios. Evaluate various financing strategies such as long-
term debt and sinking funds.
Task 1104 - Prepare a facility definition report outlining institutional arrangements, the
sources of waste to be accepted, projected annual and daily quantities in
tons and cubic yards, any structural facilities to be located at the site,
i.e., scales, scale house, recycling facilities, maintenance facilities. Attend
appropriate meetings to present this information to the City.
Task 1200 - Prior to the identification of any candidate sites, assist the City staff
and the Citizens Advisory Committee to develop and approve Site
Selection Criteria.
Task 1201 - Work with the Citizens Advisory Committee and the City to establish
siting criteria including broad based screening criteria and specific site
evaluation criteria. Screening criteria will contain elements such as
current land use, soil conditions, airport locations, etc. Specific Site
Evaluation criteria will consist of technical, regulatory, operational and
other elements as developed by the City and the Citizens Advisory
Committee to reflect public interests.
Task 1202 - Citizens Advisory Committee will formally approve siting criteria and, if
appropriate, submit to City Council for their approval.
Task 1203 - Work with the City and the Citizens Advisory Committee using the broad
based screening criteria to establish a search area for specific sites.
Task 1300 - Coordinate with the Citizens Advisory Committee, local realtors and
City staff to identify and evaluate specific candidate sites.
Task 1301 - Based upon Citizens Advisory Committee approval, seek candidate sites
by one or more of the following methods.
a. City staff and HDR identify potential sites in defined search area.
b. Contact one or more local realtors to present potential sites in
search area.
C. Advertise in local newspaper seeking potential sites in search area
from any and all realtors or land owners.
Task 1302 - Assist the Citizens Advisory Committee examine potential sites submitted
for consideration and eliminate from consideration those sites that
obviously do not meet the selection criteria (i.e. too small, adjacent to
restricted areas such as airports, etc.)
Task 1303 - With the City staff and the Citizens Advisory Committee, evaluate the
remaining candidate sites, based upon the established criteria to identify
the top Primary Candidate Sites (3 maximum).
Task 1304 - City to seek options to purchase and/or permission to enter Primary
Candidate sites to conduct investigation.
Task 1305 - Perform a detailed evaluation of the Primary Candidate sites using
specific site evaluation criteria such as preliminary geotechnical
investigation, development costs, transportation costs to the site, permit
requirements, likelihood of opposition, and other factors that allow
differentiation between acceptable sites and present to the Citizens
Advisory Committee for their comments and approval.
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Task 1400 - City Council approval of recommended site.
Task 1401 - Prepare a report outlining the procedures and results of the Citizens
Advisory Committee Site Selection Process.
Task 1402 - Assist the Citizens Advisory Committee in presenting the recommended
Site to the City Council.
Work Element B. Project Management
The Engineer will assist the City perform these tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
Also, the Engineer will coordinate tasks with the City and maintain constant
communication regarding project status and changing conditions.
Task 2100 - Project Guide. The Engineer will compile a Project Guide for the entire
project. The Project Guide shall contain: a summary of the project; project contacts;
a description of the scope of services, schedules, and deliverables; and administrative
procedures. Twelve copies of the Project Guide shall be made available to the Owner.
Task 2200 - Status Reports. The Engineer shall provide the Owner with a monthly
status report describing tasks completed during the previous month and tasks
anticipated to be completed in the following month. An interim report on activities will
be completed every six months and submitted to the Owner.
Task 2300 - Meetings. It is anticipated that the Engineer will participate in Citizens
Citizens Advisory Committee meetings. It is anticipated that as part of this scope of
services nine meetings will be required. Additional meetings of the Citizens Advisory
Committee will be considered Additional Services.
Phase II - Permitting
Work Element C. Proposed Sanitary Landfill - Permit Application
Once a site has been secured by the City, the Engineer will assist the City obtain a
Type I Municipal Solid Waste Facility permit from the Texas Water Commission (TWC).
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Task 3100 - Existing Data Review
Task 3101 - Based upon the design issues identified during the Site Selection
Process develop a preliminary conceptual landfill design as a guide for all
future work efforts.
Task 3102 - Collect appropriate data and documentation as available from the City or
other public sources.
Task 3103 - Collect and compile current planning data and update SPAG Regional
Solid Waste Management Plan.
Task 3200 - Field and Laboratory Investigations
Task 3201 - Follow-up Site Selection Process and develop a thorough understanding
of current conditions and prepare a preliminary soil boring plan and
piezometer plan. Consult with TWC to obtain their acceptance and
approval.
Task 3202 - Geotechnical Investigation Boring locations and depths will be selected
based on an understanding of the most practicable excavation depths
and regulatory requirements. Piezometers may be installed in boring
locations in order to assess the groundwater surface elevation and
gradient across the site.
All boring locations will be identified on a current topographic map of the
site and will include the surface elevation determined by a registered
professional surveyor. All bore holes not converted into piezometers will
be grouted from the bottom up with a non -shrink cement-bentonite
mixture.
Evaluation of piezometer data will include the preparation of a
potentiometric surface map of the static water level across the site and
recommendations for groundwater pressure relief and locating
groundwater monitoring wells. A HDR hydrogeologist will evaluate the
results and the preparation of a hydrogeologic model of the site.
Task 3203 - Surface Water/Hydrology Study HDR understands that the purpose of
the Hydrology Study is to collect available site data, conduct field
surveys, and evaluate surface water data.
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Task 3204 - Geotechnical Report Preparation A geotechnical report will be prepared
which presents a thorough evaluation of the basic geologic and
hydrogeologic environment. Additional information presented in the
report will include an estimation of the quantities of major soil strata
which may be available for cover material, site -specific and regional
geologic cross -sections, and supportive data and/or evidence collected
during the preliminary site assessment study. The report will be
presented in a format suitable for inclusion in the permit application.
Task 3300 - Permit Application and Landfill Design
Permit to Operate a Municipal Solid Waste Site HDR will prepare an application to
TWC for a Permit to Operate a Municipal Solid Waste Site (Site Development Plan).
Task 3301 - Attachment 1. General Location Map, showing the location of the site
on a County Highway Map
Task 3302 - Attachment 2. Topographic Map, showing location of the site, one -
mile radius, airport distances, and access roads
Task 3303 - Attachment 3. Land Use Map, showing Corporate/City Limits, one -mile
radius, water wells, prevailing wind direction, zoning, and land use
Task 3304 - Attachment 4. Aerial Photograph, delineating a one -mile radius around
the site
Task 3305 - Attachment 5. Topographic Map, delineating site boundary, existing
drainage areas, plan view of cross-section locations, flood -prone areas
(floodplain and floodway), and existing site topography (2-foot intervals)
Task 3306 - Attachment 6. Sectorized Fill Layout, showing horizontal and vertical
fill sequence, all-weather roadways, monitoring wells (groundwater and
methane), buffer areas, and stockpile areas
Task 3306A -Attachment 6A. Site Development Details, including
All-weather roadway construction (access roads and on -site roads)
- Drainage features, culverts, ditches
Monitoring wells (groundwater and methane)
Typical vertical and horizontal fill sequence
- Groundwater protection (liner) features
- Typical temporary diversion berms
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Leachate collection system layout
Methane migration control or recovery equipment layout
Fencing
Special easement considerations
Other
Task 3306B -Attachment 613. Excavation and Leachate Collection Plan, identifying
both the proposed excavation depths with liner in place and the leachate
collection system layout.
Task 3307 - Attachment 7. Typical Fill Cross-section, drawings showing existing
ground surface, limit of existing and proposed excavation, proposed final
fill elevations, final cover, boring locations and logs, groundwater
elevations, proposed drainage structures, and other significant features
Task 3308 - Attachment 8. Groundwater and Surface Water Protection Facilities,
as shown on Attachments 5, 6A, and 9 and discussed in the Design Data
section
Task 3309 - Attachment 9. Landfill Completion Plan, delineating final topography,
drainage areas, levees, flood -prone areas, surface water quantities and
locations of discharges
Task 3310 - Attachment 10. Legal Description, confirmed by the boundary
surveys, including all easements
Task 3311 - Attachment 11. Soils Report
Task 3312 - Attachment 12. Site Operation Plan, a plan to provide guidance to site
management and operating personnel written in sufficient detail to enable
them to conduct operations in a manner consistent with the landfill
design throughout the life of the site.
Task 3313 - Attachment 13. Evidence of Financial Responsibility, documents
furnished by the City, such as a City Council Resolution, showing
financial responsibility.
Task 3314 - Attachment 14. Evidence of Competency, showing the permittee is
competent to operate the site based on personnel available and
operating history of other sites.
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Task 3315 - Attachment 15. Applicant's Statement of Review, Commitment, and
Agreement, stating that the Applicant intends to operate the site in
conformance with the design plans and applicable regulations
Task 3316 - HDR will prepare the following additional documents to satisfy TWC
requirements.
■ Appendices including standardized TWC forms
■ Engineers Appointment
■ Solid Waste Data including quantity and quality of waste, sources
of waste, and site -life and waste quantity calculations
Task 3317 - HDR will provide the following Design Data
a. Zoning/Land Use/Historical Sites Identification, a description
of zoning and land use in proximity to the site, including routine
correspondence with the Texas Historical Commission, all required
permits and preliminary archaeological investigation if required.
b. Access/Access Control Plan, addressing access road
improvements or limitations, traffic volumes, vehicle types, wet -
weather areas, site entrance, and fencing.
Task 3318 - HDR will address the following engineering considerations.
■ Fill Method, to include a description of the fill method and
technique.
■ Wet -weather Operations, to include a description of operating
procedures during periods of wet weather.
■ Special Wastes, to include a description of operating procedures
for handling special wastes.
■ Litter Control, to include a description of methods to control litter.
■ Site -Life Calculations, to include projected disposal rates and
site -life calculations.
■ Final Use, to include a description of intended post -closure use of
the site.
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■ Cover Material, to include a description of final cover design and
provide soil balance calculations.
■ Fire Protection, to include a description of fire -fighting operations.
■ Post -closure Inspection, to include a description of operations,
maintenance, and monitoring upon closure of the site.
■ Faulting and Subsidence, to include text addressing faulting and
subsidence.
Task 3319 - HDR will address groundwater protection as follows.
■ Groundwater Occurrence, to include a discussion of
groundwater occurrence reported in the Geotechnical Report.
■ Leachate Generation, to include preparation of a water balance
using the Thornwaite method.
■ Groundwater Monitoring, to include a description of groundwater
monitoring plans.
■ Drinking Water Protection, including a description of drinking
water protection.
Task 3320 - HDR will address surface water protection as follows.
■ Existing Drainage Areas, including calculations and descriptions
of existing drainage characteristics and features of the site.
■ Proposed Drainage Areas, including calculations and
descriptions of proposed drainage characteristics of the site and
proposed design features including ditches, levees, culverts, and
berms.
Task 3321 - HDR will address other pertinent issues which may include the following.
■ Wetlands, including identification and proposed mitigation of
impacts of wetlands on the site, if any.
■ Threatened and Endangered Species, including determination of
whether the site includes critical habitat for listed threatened and
endangered species.
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■ Methane Venting and Recovery, including discussion of the
potential for methane migration, proposed control measures if any,
and proposed methane recovery activities, if any.
■ Soils Data, will be provided in Attachment 11 and discussed in the
Design Data Section.
■ Air Emission Data, including results of air emission modeling
conducted by HDR, if required. This modeling is not anticipated
and is not included in the fee estimate. The landfill design and
operating plan will include mitigating measures consistent with
good engineering practice. HDR will provide a methane recovery
system schematic design if required.
Task 3322 - HDR will submit four copies of a draft permit application to the TWC after
review and approval by the City.
Task 3323 - HDR will address regulatory review comments and resubmit the
application to TWC for a determination that it is "technically complete".
After determination that the application is "technically complete", HDR will
print twenty-five final permit applications and submit the required number
to TWC.
Task 3324 - HDR will provide presentations and testimony as required during public
meetings and other local meetings necessary to acquire the necessary
permits and approvals.
Task 3325 - If required, HDR will obtain the latest HEC-2 profile model from the Corps
of Engineers or the Federal Emergency Management Agency and verify
model accuracy by comparing it to current flood insurance study data.
HDR will conduct field studies to determine if HEC-2 model cross -
sections are recoverable.
New cross -sections will be incorporated into the HEC-2 model. HDR will
determine flooding limits and flood elevations at new cross -sections using
existing hydrology.
The results of the HEC-2 model will be plotted on a site map to be used
as a basis of design and base map for the Site Development Plan.
Findings will be presented in a brief report which will summarize
procedures used and conclusions reached.
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Task 3326 - Wetlands Related Permits HDR will prepare an Application for
Department of the Army Permit, if necessary, concerning the discharge
of dredge or fill material into waters of the United States and pursuant to
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.
Task 3327 - Levee Permit HDR will prepare levee alignment and cross -sectional
drawings including spot elevations along the alignment. Also included
will be a description of levee materials and compaction/construction
techniques. After review and approval by the City, HDR will submit this
information along with 100-year floodplain elevation data to the City or
other agency having responsibility for administration of the Federal flood
insurance program in order to obtain a levee permit.
Levee design and design of other site appurtenances such as liners,
leachate collection systems, slurry walls, etc. will be provided in sufficient
detail to enable proper construction by experienced personnel. HDR can
also provide detailed design plans and specifications suitable for bid
purposes (not included in this scope).
Task 3328 - Other Permits Other permits may be required for landfill development
including a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Permit
(NPDES) for direct discharges to surface water or a permit to
excavate an archaeological site. HDR personnel are qualified to
prepare applications for such permits and will do so if authorized by the
City as additional services.
Task 3400 - Public Hearing Participation
HDR will devote senior technical professionals or principals, plus a project manager or
project engineers to prepare for a public hearing. In addition, technicians/drafters will
prepare displays or other graphic materials for use in support of testimony.
During the hearing, HDR will devote senior professionals, the project manager and any
required project engineers. This time will be devoted to either actual expert testimony
or attendance at the hearing.
Additional resources are available to prepare for a hearing and provide testimony if
necessary. The full resources of HDR's national solid waste staff are available for
specialized testimony if warranted.
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ATTACHMENT B
OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
Phase I - Site Selection
Work Element A. Landfill Site Selection
1. Owner shall organize a Citizens Advisory Committee and select a chair for the
Citizens Advisory Committee.
2. Owner shall provide a facility definition memorandum that identifies the
following: anticipated quantities of waste requiring disposal, including sources
of waste; system life assumptions (20 year life); special site needs including
possible areas for composting, brush management, recycling operations, or
other features that could affect land requirements; possible uses of site
following closure; other issues that could affect the size or types of operations
to take place at the landfill facility.
3. Owner shall arrange for all Citizens Advisory Committee meetings, including
place, meeting notices, meeting minutes.
4. Owner shall provide available maps and data in its possession which would aid
in the selection of a landfill site.
5. Owner shall review technical memorandums and reports and provide comments
two weeks prior to submittal to the Citizens Advisory Committee.
6. Owner shall periodically notify the Mayor and the City Council concerning the
progress of the project and findings to date. Engineer will assist the City during
these meetings and will attend Council meetings to provide technical assistance
when required.
Phase II - Permitting
Work Element C. Proposed Sanitary Landfill Permit Application
The Owner will furnish, as required by the work and not at the expense of the
Engineer, the following items:
1. All maps, drawings, reports, records, audits, annual reports, and other data that
are available in the files of the Owner and which may be useful in the work
involved under this contract.
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2. Access to public and private property when required in performance of the
Engineer's services.
3. Office desk space for the Engineer's personnel during preliminary investigations.
4. The services of at least one of the Owner's employees or staff who has the
right of entry to, and who has knowledge of, the existing facilities to aid
Engineer in conduct of field reviews of existing facilities.
5. Property, boundary, easement, right-of-way, and utility surveys and property
descriptions.
6. Releases to the news media concerning public meetings and public hearings.
7. Hall or auditorium space for public meetings and public hearings and the audio
equipment and projection equipment required for such hearings.
8. Legal advertisement of public hearings.
9. Provision of court reporter for public hearings, if required by Texas Water
Commission.
10. Legal and financial consulting services related to the project.
11. The services of at least one of the Owner's employees to aid Engineer in
determining present and projected land use and determining present and future
population.
12. Timely review of project memorandums and draft reports. Owner will review
documents and submit comments to Engineer within 5 working days for project
memorandums, and within 10 working days for draft reports.
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CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
Owner: City of Lubbock, Texas
Project: Engineering services required to secure a site for
sanitary landfill and to assist the Owner secure a
landfill permit for the selected site.
COMPENSATION
For the services covered by this contract, the Owner agrees to pay the Engineer as
follows:
A. For project management, meetings, and coordination and the engineering and
technical services, an hourly billing fee for Engineer's personnel services plus
subcontract personnel services at cost to Engineer.
Phase I - Work Elements A and B
The maximum billed for these Engineer's personnel services and subcontractor
services shall not exceed $85,000 for Work Elements A and B. In addition,
Engineer's and subcontractor's reimbursable expenses shall be billed at cost.
Billing for reimbursable expenses are estimated to be $30,000. The fee
schedule for the Engineer's personnel services are specified in paragraph E.
Phase II - Work Element C
Maximum fee compensation for Work Element C shall be determined upon site
selection. It is not possible at this time to determine proper compensation due
to the many variables yet undefined for specific site requirements. The fee
schedule for thse personnel services is specified in paragraph E.
B. For optional services, an hourly billing fee for Engineer's personnel services as
specified in paragraph E, plus subcontractors personnel services at cost to the
Engineer.
C. For presentation and testimony during a public hearing conducted by the Texas
Water Commission, an hourly billing fee for Engineer's personnel services as
listed in Paragraph E. A scope of services shall be determined prior to the
public hearing and a maximum amount billed for these services shall be
specified in writing. A written notice to proceed shall be issued to the Engineer
prior to the services being rendered.
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D. For supplemental services, an hourly fee for Engineers' personnel as listed in
paragraph E plus reimbursable expenses and subcontract billing at cost to
Engineer. Each item of supplemental services shall be established before the
work is started. The amount billed for each item of supplemental services shall
not exceed the amount established for it without further authorization.
Additional amounts for supplemental services may be authorized, if necessary,
as the work progresses.
E. Hourly fees listed herein for Engineer's personnel services will apply until
January 1, 1993 and shall be changed annually on January 1st for the
upcoming twelve (12) month period.
Classification Hourly Billing
Rate Ranae
Project Principal $140-$165
Senior Consultant $110-$145
Project Manager $75-$95
Sr. Engineer - Sr. Hydrogeologist $110-$135
Project Engineer $80-$85
Project Technician $50-$57
CADD Operator -Drafter $50-$57
Steno-Admin. $38-$42
F. The following expenses are reimbursable:
1. Travel, subsistence, and incidental costs
2. Use of motor vehicles on a monthly rental basis for assigned vehicles
and on a current mileage basis or rental costs basis for vehicles used for
short periods.
3. Telegraph costs, long distance telephone costs and project "onsite"
telephone costs.
4. Reproduction of reports, drawings, and specifications
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5. Computer time charges including program use charges.
6. Cost of acquiring any other materials or services specifically for and
applicable to only this project.
7. Charges of special consultants requested or authorized by the Owner.
8. Special insurance coverage required by the Owner, including the cost of
naming the Owner as an additional insured.
9. Local taxes or fees applicable to the engineering work or payments
therefor.
10. Charges for review of drawings and specifications by government
agencies, if any.
11. Cost of acquiring any other materials, or service specifically for and
applicable to only this project.
G. The Engineer agrees to use its best efforts to perform the services as defined in
Attachment A within the billing limits stated above.
H. Monthly payments shall be made to the Engineer by the Owner based ont eh
Engineer's statement. For hourly fee items, the statement shall be itemized to
indicate the amount of work performed and the associated reimbursable
expenses and subcontract costs.
The uncontested amount of each statement shall be due and payable upon
receipt by the Owner. Carrying charges of 1-1/2 percent per month from the
billing date, shall be due for accounts which are not paid within 60 days after
the billing date.
J. It is understood and agreed that the maximum billings of each of the above
items are based on the start of the services being authorized not later than
October 1, 1992. If start of services is not authorized not later than date given,
it is understood and agreed that the upper billing limit may be adjusted
accordingly by a supplement to this Agreement.
K. That the Engineer shall start the performance of the services within ten days of
receipt of notice to proceed.
L. That the Engineer shall keep records on the basis of generally accepted
accounting practices of costs and expenses and which records shall be
available to inspection at reasonable times.
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