HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2023-R0228 - Professional Services Agreement 17265 with Plummer Associates, Inc. 5.9.23Resolution No. 2023-RO228
Item No. 6.8
May 9, 2023
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock is hereby authorized and directed to execute foi
and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, Professional Services Agreement Contract No. 17265 foi
the Reese waterline project, by and between the City of Lubbock and Plummer Associates, Inc.,
and related documents. Said Contract is attached hereto and incorporated in this resolution as ii
fully set forth herein and shall be included in the minutes of the City Council.
Passed by the City Council on
May 9, 2023
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K.-Ili Leisure, Senior Assistant City Attorney
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Resolution No. 2023-RO228
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF LUBBOCK §
This Professional Service Agreement ("Agreement") Contract No. 17265 is entered into this
9th day of May , 2023, is by and between the City of Lubbock (the "City"), a Texas home
rule municipal corporation, and Plummer Associates, Inc., (the" Engineer"), a Texas corporation.
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, The City desires to contract with the Engineer to provide professional services for
the Reese Waterline project, (the "Activities"); and
WHEREAS, the Engineer has a professional staff experienced and is qualified to provide
professional engineering services related to Activities, and will provide the services, as defined below, for
the price provided herein, said price stipulated by the City and the Engineer to be a fair and reasonable
price; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to contract with the Engineer to provide professional services
related to the Activities, and Engineer desires to provide the Services related to same.
NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the terms, covenants and conditions set forth in
this Agreement, the City and the Engineer hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE I. TERM
The term of this Agreement commences on the Effective Date and continues without interruption
for a term of 6 months. If the Engineer determines that additional time is required to complete the Services,
the City Engineer, may, but is not obligated to, in his or her discretion, execute an agreement to grant up to
an additional six (6) months- of time so long as the amount of the consideration does not increase. An
amendment to this Agreement resulting in an increase in the amount of the consideration must be approved
by the City acting through its governing body.
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ARTICLE II. SERVICES AND COMPENSATION
A. The Engineer shall conduct all activities, and within such timeframes, as set forth on Exhibit
"A", attached hereto (the "Services").
B. The Engineer shall receive as consideration to be paid for the performance of the Services, in
an amount not to exceed $285,075, as set forth in Exhibit "B".
ARTICLE III. TERMINATION
A. General. The City may terminate this Agreement, for any reason or convenience, upon thirty
(30) days written notice to the Engineer. In the event this Agreement is so terminated, the City shall only
pay the Engineer for services actually performed by the Engineer up to the date the Engineer is deemed to
have received notice of termination, as provided herein.
B. Termination and Remedies. In the event the Engineer breaches any term and/or provision of this
Agreement, the City shall be entitled to exercise any right or remedy available to it by this Agreement, at
law, equity, or otherwise, including without limitation, termination of this Agreement and assertion of an
action for damages and/or injunctive relief. The exercise of any right or remedy shall not preclude the
concurrent or subsequent exercise of any right or remedy and all rights and remedies shall be cumulative.
ARTICLE IV. NON - ARBITRATION
The City reserves the right to exercise any right or remedy available to it by law, contract, equity,
or otherwise, including without limitation, the right to seek any and all forms of relief in a court of
competent jurisdiction. Further, the City shall not be subject to any arbitration process prior to exercising
its unrestricted right to seek judicial remedy. The remedies set forth herein are cumulative and not exclusive,
and may be exercised concurrently. To the extent of any conflict between this provision and another
provision in, or related to, this Agreement, this provision shall control.
ARTICLE V. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
A. Existence. The Engineer is a corporation duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing
under the laws of the State of Texas and is qualified to carry on its business in the State of Texas.
B. Corporate Power. The Engineer has the corporate power to enter into and perform this
Agreement and all other activities contemplated hereby.
C. Authorization. Execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement and the activities
contemplated hereby have been duly and validly authorized by all the requisite corporate action on the part
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of the Engineer. This Agreement constitutes legal, valid, and binding obligations of the Engineer and is
enforceable in accordance with the terms thereof.
D. Engineer. The Engineer maintains a professional staff and employs, as needed, other qualified
specialists experienced in providing the Services, and is familiar with all laws, rules, and regulations, both
state and federal, including, without limitation the applicable laws, regarding the Activities contemplated
hereby.
E. Performance. The Engineer will and shall conduct all activities contemplated by this Agreement
in accordance with the standard of care, skill and diligence normally provided by a professional person in
performance of similar professional services, and comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations,
both state and federal, relating to professional services, as contemplated hereby.
F. Use of Copyrighted Material. The Engineer warrants that any materials provided by the Engineer
for use by City pursuant to this Agreement shall not contain any proprietary material owned by any other
party that is protected under the Copyright Act or any other law, statute, rule, order, regulation, ordinance
or contractual obligation relating to the use or reproduction of materials. The Engineer shall be solely
responsible for ensuring that any materials provided by the Engineer pursuant to this Agreement satisfy this
requirement and the Engineer agrees to indemnify and hold City harmless from all liability or loss caused
to City or to which City is exposed on account of the Engineer's failure to perform this dirty.
ARTICLE VI. SCOPE OF WORK
The Engineer shall accomplish the following: Professional Services related to the Services, as
provided in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a part hereof.
ARTICLE VII. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS
The Engineer and the City agree that the Engineer shall perform the duties under this Agreement
as an independent contractor and shall be considered as independent contractor under this Agreement and/or
in its activities hereunder for all purposes. The Engineer has the sole discretion to determine the manner in
which the Services are to be performed. During the performance of the Services under this Agreement, the
Engineer and the Engineer's employees and/or sub -consultants, will not be considered, for any purpose,
employees or agents of the City within the meaning or the application of any federal, state or local law or
regulation, including without limitation, laws, rules or regulations regarding or related to unemployment
insurance, old age benefits, workers compensation, labor, personal injury or taxes of any kind.
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ARTICLE VIII. INSURANCE
The Engineer shall procure and carry, at its sole cost and expense through the life of this Agreement,
except as otherwise provided herein, insurance protection as hereinafter specified, in form and substance
satisfactory to the City, carried with an insurance company authorized to transact business in the state of
Texas, covering all aspects and risks of loss of all operations in connection with this Agreement, including
without limitation, the indemnity obligations set forth herein. The Engineer shall obtain and maintain in
full force and effect during the term of this Agreement, and shall cause each approved subcontractor or sub -
consultant of the Engineer to obtain and maintain in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement,
commercial general liability, professional liability and automobile liability coverage for non -owned and
hired vehicles with insurance carriers admitted to do business in the state of Texas. The insurance
companies must carry a Best's Rating of A-VII or better. Except for Professional Liability, the policies will
be written on an occurrence basis, subject to the following minimum limits of liability:
Commercial General Liability:
Per Occurrence Single Limit: $1,000,000
General Aggregate Limit: $2,000,000
Professional Liability:
Combined Single Limit: $2,000,000
Automobile Liability:
Combined Single Limit for any auto: $1,000,000 Per Occurrence
Employer's Liability:
Per Occurrence Single Limit: $1,000,000
Worker's Compensation
Per Occurrence Single Limit: $500,000
The Engineer shall further cause any approved subcontractor or sub -consultant to procure and
carry, during the term of this Agreement, the insurance coverage required of Engineer herein, including
without limitation, Professional Liability coverage, protecting the City against losses caused by the
professional negligence of the approved subcontractor or sub -consultant. The City shall be listed as a
primary and noncontributory additional insured with respect to the Automobile Liability and Commercial
General Liability and shall be granted a waiver of subrogation under those policies. The Engineer shall
provide a Certificate of Insurance to the City as evidence of coverage.
The Certificate shall provide 30 days' notice of cancellation. A copy of the additional insured
endorsement and waiver of subrogation attached to the policy shall be included in the Certificate. The
Engineer shall elect to obtain worker's compensation coverage pursuant to Section 406.002 of the Texas
Labor Code. Further, the Engineer shall maintain said coverage throughout the term of this Agreement and
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shall comply with all provisions of Title 5 of the Texas Labor Code to ensure that the Engineer maintains
said coverage. The Engineer may maintain Occupational Accident and Disability Insurance in lieu of
Worker's Compensation. In either event, the policy must be endorsed to include a waiver of subrogation in
favor of the City. If at any time during the life of the Agreement or any extension hereof, the Engineer fails
to maintain the required insurance in full force and effect, the Engineer shall be in breach hereof and all
work under the Agreement shall be discontinued immediately.
Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, the professional liability policy shall be
maintained at the Engineer's sole cost and expense. The retroactive date shall be no later than the
commencement of the performance of this Agreement and the discovery period (possibly through tail
coverage) shall be no less than 10 years after the completion of the Services provided for in this Agreement.
The provisions of this Article VIII shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
ARTICLE IX. EMPLOYMENT OF AGENTS/RETAINING OF CONSULTANTS
The Engineer may employ or retain consultants, contractors, or third parties (any of which are
referred to herein as "Sub -consultant''), to perform certain duties of Engineer, as set forth on Exhibit A,
attached hereto, under this Agreement, provided that the City approves the retaining of Sub -consultants.
The Engineer is at all times responsible to the City to perform the Services as provided in this Agreement
and the Engineer is in no event relieved of any obligation under this Agreement upon retainage of any
approved Sub -consultant. Any agent and/or Sub -consultant retained and/or employed by the Engineer shall
be required by the Engineer to carry, for the protection and benefit of the City and the Engineer and naming
said third parties as additional insureds, insurance as described above required to be carried by the Engineer
in this Agreement.
The Engineer represents that such services are either under applicable value thresholds or are
otherwise exempt from notice and/or bid requirements under Texas Law.
ARTICLE X. CONFIDENTIALITY
The Engineer shall retain all information received from or concerning the City and the City's
business in strictest confidence and shall not reveal such information to third parties without prior written
consent of the City, unless otherwise required by law.
ARTICLE XI. INDEMNITY
THE ENGINEER SHALL INDEMNIFY AND SAVE HARMLESS THE CITY OF LUBBOCK
AND ITS ELECTED OFFICIALS, OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES FROM ALL SUITS,
ACTIONS, LOSSES, DAMAGES, CLAIMS, OR LIABILITY OF ANY KIND, CHARACTER, TYPE,
OR DESCRIPTION, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING,
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ALL EXPENSES OF LITIGATION, COURT COSTS, AND ATTORNEY'S FEES, FOR INJURY OR
DEATH TO ANY PERSON, OR INJURY TO ANY PROPERTY, RECEIVED OR SUSTAINED BY
ANY PERSON OR PERSONS OR PROPERTY, TO THE EXTENT ARISING OUT OF, RELATED TO
OR OCCASIONED BY, THE NEGLIGENT ACTS OF THE ENGINEER, ITS AGENTS, EMPLOYEES,
AND/OR SUBCONSULTANTS, RELATED TO THE PERFORMANCE, OPERATIONS OR
OMISSIONS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT AND/OR THE USE OR OCCUPATION OF CITY OWNED
PROPERTY. THE INDEMNITY OBLIGATION PROVIDED HEREIN SHALL SURVIVE THE
EXPIRATION OR TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT.
ARTICLE XII. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS
The Engineer shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, statutes, ordinances,
rules and regulations relating, in any way, manner or form, to the activities under this Agreement, and any
amendments thereto.
ARTICLE XIII. NOTICE
A. General. Whenever notice from the Engineer to the City or the City to the Engineer is required
or permitted by this Agreement and no other method of notice is provided, such notice shall be given by
(1) actual delivery of the written notice to the other party by hand (in which case such notice shall be
effective upon delivery); (2) facsimile (in which case such notice shall be effective upon delivery); or (3)
by depositing the written notice in the United States mail, properly addressed to the other party at the
address provided in this article, registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, in which case such
notice shall be effective on the third business day after such notice is so deposited.
B. Engineer's Address. The Engineer's address and numbers for the purposes of notice are:
Plummer Associates, Inc..
Brian Beach. P.E.
1001 Main Street, Suite 808
Lubbock, TX, 79401
Telephone: 806.853.6379
Email: bbeach@plummer.com
C. City's Address. The City's address and numbers for the purposes of notice are:
Josh Kristinek, P.E.
City of Lubbock
P.O. Box 2000
1314 Avenue K
Lubbock, Texas 79457
Telephone: 806.775.3397
Email.jkristinek@mylubbock.us
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D. Change of Address. Either party may change its address or numbers for purposes of notice by
giving written notice to the other party as provided herein, referring specifically to this Agreement, and
setting forth such new address or numbers. The address or numbers shall become effective on the 15th day
after such notice is effective.
ARTICLE XIV. CITY -PROVIDED DATA AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provision of Data. The City shall furnish the Engineer non -confidential studies, reports and other
available data in the possession of the City pertinent to the Engineer's Services, so long as the City is
entitled to rely on such studies, reports and other data for the performance of the Engineer's Services under
this Agreement (the "Provided Data'). The Engineer shall be entitled to use and rely, so long as such
reliance is reasonable, upon all such Provided Data.
ARTICLE XV. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Captions. The captions for the articles and sections in this Agreement are inserted in this
Agreement strictly for the parties' convenience in identifying the provisions to this Agreement and shall not
be given any effect in construing this Agreement.
B. Audit. The Engineer shall provide access to its corporate books and records to the City. The City
may audit, at its expense and during normal business hours, the Engineer's books and records with respect
to this Agreement between the Engineer and the City.
C. Records. The Engineer shall maintain records that are necessary to substantiate the services
provided by the Engineer.
D. Assignability. The Engineer may not assign this Agreement without the prior written approval
of the City.
E. Successor and Assigns. This Agreement binds and inures to the benefit of the City and the
Engineer, and in the case of the City, its respective successors, legal representatives, and assigns, and in the
case of the Engineer, its permitted successors and assigns.
F. Construction and Venue.
THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS. THIS AGREEMENT IS PERFORMABLE IN LUBBOCK
COUNTY, TEXAS. THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY CONSENT TO THE SOLE
AND EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION AND VENUE OF THE COURTS OF COMPETENT
JURISDICTION OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, COUNTY OF LUBBOCK, FOR THE PURPOSES OF
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ALL LEGAL PROCEEDINGS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE
ACTIONS THAT ARE CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.
G. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is ever held to be invalid or ineffective by any
court of competent jurisdiction with respect to any person or circumstance, the remainder of this Agreement
and the application of such provision to persons and/or circumstances other than those with respect to which
it is held invalid or ineffective shall not be affected thereby.
H. Amendment. No amendment, modification, or alteration of the terms of this Agreement shall be
binding unless such amendment, modification, or alteration is in writing, dated subsequent to this
Agreement, and duly authorized and executed by the Engineer and the City.
Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including Exhibits "A" through "B" attached hereto, contains
the entire agreement between the City and the Engineer, and there are no other written or oral promises,
conditions, warranties, or representations relating to or affecting the matters contemplated herein.
J. No Joint Enterprise. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to imply a joint venture, joint
enterprise, partnership or principal — agent relationship between the Engineer and the City.
K. Documents Owned by City. Any and all documents, drawings and specifications prepared by
Engineer as part of the Services hereunder, shall become the property of the City when the Engineer has
been compensated as set forth in Article 11, above. The Engineer shall make copies of any and all work
products for its files.
L. Notice of Waiver. A waiver by either the City or the Engineer of a breach of this Agreement
must be in writing and duly authorized to be effective. In the event either party shall execute and deliver
such waiver, such waiver shall not affect the waiving parry's rights with respect to any other or subsequent
breach.
M. Third Party Activities. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to provide any rights or
benefits whatsoever to any party other than the City and the Engineer.
N. Non -Appropriation. All funds for payment by the City under this Agreement are subject to the
availability of an annual appropriation for this purpose by the City. In the event of non -appropriation of
funds by the City Council of the City of Lubbock for the services provided under the Agreement, the City
will terminate the Agreement, without termination charge or other liability, on the last day of the then -
current fiscal year or when the appropriation made for the then -current year for the services covered by this
Agreement is spent, whichever event occurs first (the "Non -Appropriation Date"). If at any time funds are
not appropriated for the continuance of this Agreement, cancellation shall be accepted by the Engineer on
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thirty (30) days prior written notice, but failure to give such notice shall be of no effect and the City shall
not be obligated under this Agreement beyond the Non -Appropriation Date.
O. Contracts with Companies Engaged in Business with Iran, Sudan, or Foreign Terrorist
Organization Prohibited. Pursuant to Section 2252.152 of the Texas Government Code, prohibits the City
from entering into a contract with a vendor that is identified by The Comptroller as a company known to
have contracts with or provide supplies or service with Iran, Sudan or a foreign terrorist organization
P. No Boycott of Israel. Pursuant to Section 2271.002 of the Texas Government Code, a) This
section applies only to a contract that: (1) is between a governmental entity and a company with 10 or more
full-time employees; and (2) has a value of $100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly or partly from public
funds of the governmental entity. (b) A governmental entity may not enter into a contract with a company
for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does
not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract.
Q. Texas Government Code 2274. By entering into this Agreement, Contractor verifies that: (1) it
does not, and will not for the duration of the contract, have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive
that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association or (2) the verification required by
Section 2274.002 of the Texas Government Code does not apply to the contract. If Contractor is a company
with 10 or more full-time employees and if this Agreement has a value of at least $100,000 or more,
Contractor verifies that, pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 2274, it does not have a practice,
policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and
will not discriminate during the term of the contract against a firearm entity or firearm trade association.
R. Contractor represents and warrants that: (1) it does not, and will not for the duration of the
contract, boycott energy companies or (2) the verification required by Section 2274.002 of the Texas
Government Code does not apply to the contract. If Contractor is a company with 10 or more full-time
employees and if this Agreement has a value of at least $100,000 or more, Contractor verifies that, pursuant
to Texas Government Code Chapter 2274, it does not boycott energy companies; and will not boycott
energy companies during the term of the Agreement. This verification is not required for an agreement
where a governmental entity determines that these requirements are inconsistent with the governmental
entity's constitutional or statutory duties related to the issuance, incurrence, or management of debt
obligations or the deposit, custody, management, borrowing, or investment of funds.
S. Texas Public Information Act. The requirements of Subchapter J, Chapter 552, Government
Code, may apply to this contract and the contractor or vendor agrees that the contract can be terminated if
the contractor or vendor knowingly or intentionally fails to comply with a requirement of that subchapter.
To the extent Subchapter J, Chapter 552, Government Code applies to this agreement, Contractor agrees
to: (1) preserve all contracting information related to the contract as provided by the records retention
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requirements applicable to the governmental body for the duration of the contract; (2) promptly provide to
the governmental body any contracting information related to the contract that is in the custody or
possession of the entity on request of the governmental body; and (3) on completion of the contract, either:
(A) provide at no cost to the governmental body all contracting information related to the contract that is in
the custody or possession of the entity; or (B) preserve the contracting information related to the contract
as provided by the records retention requirements applicable to the governmental body.
T. Professional Responsibility. All architectural or engineering services to be performed shall be
done with the professional skill and care ordinarily provided by competent architects or engineers practicing
under the same or similar circumstances and professional license.
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EXECUTED as of the Effective Date hereof.
CITY OF LUBBOCK
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APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Michael G. Keenum, Division Director of Engineering/ City Engineer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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PLUMMER ASSOCIATES, INC.
EXHIBIT A
Scope for Engineering Design Related Services for Water line Extension
This Exhibit is part of the Agreement between Plummer Associates, Inc. (Plummer) (the "ENGINEER")
and the City of Lubbock (the "CITY") for a project generally described as
THE REESE WATER LINE EXTENSION PROJECT
The purpose of thisAgreement istofurnish Engineering Services setforth herein definesthe work to be
performed by the ENGINEER in completing the project. Both the CITY and ENGINEER have attempted
to clearly define the work to be performed and address the needs of the Project.
The project generally described is "Reese Water Line Extension" will include the following task items:
Task 1: General Services
Task 2: Easement and Platting Survey Services
Task 3: Final Design Phase Services (90% & Final Design)
Task 4: Bid Phase Services
1.0 General Services
1.1 Engineer shall assist CITY in securing bids and preparing formal contract documents for
the Project as detailed in a later section.
1.2 Facilities and systems to be designed will generally consist of the following:
1.2.1 Potable Water Distribution pipelines including fire hydrants, valves, and
connections to existing system.
1.2.2 Replacement of concrete, asphalt or gravel paved roads required after pipe
installation.
1.3 Engineer shall perform general administrative services on the Project including liaison
with the CITY, preparation of invoices and documentation of expenses, and other tasks
required for effective and efficient Project administration. Invoices and
documentation will be shared with the Air Force.
1.4 Engineer shall furnish such information necessary to utility companies whose facilities
may be affected, or services may be required for the Project.
1.5 Engineer shall furnish such information necessary to one railroad company and TxDOT
which will be crossed in this project.
2.0 Right of Way, Easement, and Platting Survey Services
2.1 Prepare existing Right -of -Way (ROW) base map for Sections B beside airpark and
Section E. The base map shall include parcels and easements with current recording
information; current property owner; existing platted easements and easements
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available in the public record including easements provided by utility owners; 2-
dimensional drawing in digital format showing the above ground utilities located in the
field as well as right- of -way strip map information, a 2-dimensional ASCII coordinate
file of the points located in the field, and a hard copy of the coordinates and feature
descriptions.
2.2 Prepare subdivision plats for each separately owned parcel in Sections B beside Airpark
and Section E. Subdivision plats and dedication documents will be provided to the CITY
for execution and final documents will be provided for the Air Force. This scope item
does not include obtaining landowner and/or lienholder signatures for dedication.
2.3 Prepare easement and/or ROW dedication documents as required in Sections B and E.
2.4 Establish on the ground staking of the location of the edge of new temporary
construction easements, new permanent easements, and centerline of pipeline for
assistance in land acquisition, if required.
2.5 Ground staking will include a stake lath and flagging at each point of intersection and
approximately every three hundred (300) feet along straight runs.
2.6 The legal descriptions and plats shall be prepared in accordance with CITY's standards
or requirements and meet the needs for easement acquisition.
2.7 Participate in up to five (5) coordination meetings with CITY, private property owner,
TXDOT, Railroad, or agency as directed by CITY during the entire land acquisition
process for this Project.
3.0 Final Design Phase Services (100% & Final Design)
3.1 Upon acceptance of the Detailed Design Phase documents, revised Opinion of
Probable Construction Cost as determined in the Detailed Design Phase and any other
deliverables subject to any CITY directed modifications or changes in the scope, extent,
character, or design requirements of or for the Project, and upon written authorization
from CITY, Engineer shall:
3.2 Prepare 100% and final, detailed, engineered sealed Drawings and Specifications
indicating the scope, extent, and character of the work as generally described in this
scope of services to be performed and furnished to the CITY for the purpose of
providing the documents for Construction.
3.3 Provide technical criteria, written descriptions, and design data for CITY's use in filing
applications for permits from or approvals of governmental authorities having
jurisdiction to review or approve the final design of the Project; assist CITY in
consultations with such authorities; and revise the Drawings and Specifications in
response to directives and comments from such authorities. Permits are expected
for crossing Railroad and TxDOT.
3.4 Advise CITY of any adjustments to the Opinion of Probable Construction Cost known
to Engineer.
3.5 Furnish three (3) half-size copies of the plans and three (3) copies of the specifications
for the 100% Design Phase and any other deliverables to CITY at the 90% Completion
Milestone.
3.6 Schedule, prepare for and conduct one (1) Quality Control (QC) meeting to review the
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100% Design Phase documents with CITY's staff after the submittal of the 90%
Complete Final Design Phase documents.
3.7 Prepare and furnish complete engineered sealed final design documents and bidding
documents for review by CITY, its legal counsel, and other advisors, and assist CITY in
the preparation of any other related bid documents.
3.8 Furnish three (3) half-size and one (1) full size copy of the plans and four (4) copies of
the specifications for the sealed final design and bidding documents.
3.9 Provide a copy of bid issue plans, bid documents, and bid specifications in electronic
portable document file format (PDF). Other electronic file formats may be provided
upon written request to the Engineer.
3.10 Engineer's services under the Final Design Phase will be considered complete on the
date when the submittals required by Paragraph 7.9 have been delivered to City.
4.0 Bid PhaseServices
4.1 Upon acceptance by CITY of the final design and bid documents and the most recent
Opinion of Probable Construction Cost as determined in the Final Design Phase, and
upon written authorization by CITY to proceed, Engineer shall:
4.2 Assist CITY in advertising and notifying construction news publications for and securing
bids or proposals for the Work and, where applicable, maintain a record of prospective
bidders to whom Bidding Documents have been issued, schedule and conduct one (1)
pre -bid conference. The cost for notice publications shall be paid by the CITY.
4.3 Distribute bid documents, plans and specifications for the Project to prospective
bidders as required. The non-refundable deposit received from prospective bidders for
receipt of plans, specifications, and bid documents will be retained by Engineer to
offset the Engineer's cost of printing, distributing and handling said documents.
Engineer will furnish up to three (3) full-size sets of plans and specifications to plan
rooms to be identified by the CITY.
4.4 Assist the prospective bidders in interpreting the plans and specifications through the
preparation and issuance of addenda to clarify, correct or change the bid documents.
Prepare responses to Bidder's questions and provide those responses to the CITY staff.
4.5 Assist the CITY in the opening, tabulation, analysis of the bids received and furnish
recommendations on the award of the contracts or the appropriate actions to be taken
by the CITY.
4.6 Consult with CITY as to the acceptability of contractor, subcontractors, suppliers, and
other individuals and entities proposed by prospective contractors for those portions
of the Work as to which such acceptability is required by the bid documents.
4.7 If required by bid documents, Engineer shall evaluate and determine the acceptability
of "or equals" and substitute materials and equipment proposed by bidders. Such
evaluations shall be considered an Additional Service provided by the Engineer.
4.8 Incorporate any changes by addendum into the project documents and prepare.
4.9 Conformed for Construction plans and specifications.
4.10 Furnish one (1) full-size and three (3) half-size copies of the conformed plans and four
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(4) copies of the conformed specifications.
4.11 Perform or provide the following Bid Phase Services tasks or deliverables:
4.11.1 Bid Tabulations.
4.11.2 Recommendation of Award.
4.11.3 Assist the CITY in the preparation of formal contract documents for the
Work.
Additional Services not included in the existing Scone of Services - CITY an ENGINEER agree that the
following services are beyond the Scope of Services described in the tasks above. However, ENGINEER
can provide these services, if needed, upon the CITY's written request. Any additional amounts paid
to the ENGINEER as a result of any material change to the Scope of the Project shall be agreed upon
in writing by both parties before the services are performed. These additional services include the
following:
• Services related to development of the CITY's project financing and/or budget.
• Services related to disputes over pre -qualification, bid protests, bid rejection and re-
bidding of the contract for construction.
• Services necessary due to the default of the Contractor.
• Services related to damages caused by fire, flood, earthquake or other acts of God.
• Services related to warranty claims, enforcement, and inspection after final completion.
• Services related to acquiring real property including but not limited to easements,
right-of-way, and/or temporary right -of -entries.
• Services to support, prepare, document, bring, defend, or assist in litigation undertaken
or defended by the CITY.
• USACOE environmental permitting.
• Performance of miscellaneous and supplemental services related to the project as
requested by the CITY.
• Services related to preparation of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans.
• Services related to the design of traffic control plans.
• Services related to archeological field survey and reporting beyond the desktop level
analysis described in this Exhibit if required by the Texas Historical Commission.
• Additional meetings beyond those already included in this Exhibit
• Additional geotechnical borings beyond those described in this Exhibit
• Additional pipeline design efforts beyond those described in this Exhibit.
• Additional easement and platting documents beyond those described in this
Exhibit
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PLUMMER ASSOCIATES, INC
EXHIBIT B
Payments to Engineer
This Exhibit B is part of the Agreement between Plummer Associates, Inc. (the "Engineer") and
the City of Lubbock (the "City") for a project generally described as:
REESE WATERLINE EXTENSION PROJECT
1.0 BASIC SERVICES OF ENGINEER
1.1 City shall pay Engineer for Basic Services of Engineer rendered under Section 1, as
supplemented by Exhibit A, "Scope of Services". Fees shall be paid per Section 5 of the
Agreement. Compensation for the following services actually completed shall be paid
on a lump sum basis:
Task No.
Description
Total Budget Amount
100
General Services
$ 38,254
200
Easement and Platting Services
$ 132,942
300
Final Design Phase Services (90% and
100%)
$ 86,343
400
Bid Phase Services
$ 27,536
Total
$ 285,075
1.2 Cost reimbursable compensation shall be based on Engineer's personnel time at
Engineer's hourly labor rates attached hereto as Table C-1 Hourly Rate Schedule for
Professional Services. All direct expenses, including mileage, travel and lodging
expenses, but excluding subcontract expenses, applied to the Basic Services of
Engineer, shall be paid at invoice or internal office cost plus a fifteen percent (15%)
service charge. Subcontract expenses shall be paid at direct cost plus a fifteen percent
(15%) service charge. All sales, use, value added, business transfer, gross receipts, or
other similar taxes will be added to Engineer's compensation when invoicing Owner.
2.0 ADDITIONAL SERVICES
2.1 Owner shall pay Engineer for Additional Services of Engineer rendered under Section
2. Fees shall be paid per Section 5 of the Agreement. Compensation for Additional
Services actually completed shall be paid on a cost reimbursable basis.
2.2 Cost reimbursable compensation shall be based on Engineer's personnel time at
Engineer's hourly labor rates in the Hourly Rate Schedule for Professional Services.
All direct expenses, including mileage, travel and lodging expenses, but excluding
subcontract expenses, applied to the Additional Services of Engineer, shall be paid at
invoice or internal office cost plus a fifteen percent (15%) service charge. Subcontract
expenses shall be paid at direct cost plus a fifteen percent (15%) service charge. All
sales, use, value added, business transfer, gross receipts, or other similar taxes will be
added to Engineer's compensation when invoicing Owner.
3.0 DEFINITIONS
3.1 Direct Labor Costs: Salaries and wages paid to Engineer's personnel engaged directly
on the Project, but do not include indirect costs, insurance costs, fringe benefits,
overhead or profit. Direct Labor Cost is subject to annual calendar year adjustments.
3.2 Hourly Labor Rates: Direct Labor Cost plus a percentage applied to all such wages or
salaries to cover payroll taxes, insurance premiums, benefits and all other overhead or
profit.
3.3 Direct Expenses: All expenses incurred directly by the Engineer. These may include
transportation costs, travel, meals, lodging, laboratory testing and analyses,
telecommunication, computer services, document reproduction and processing, all
direct expenses associated with outside consultants, and any other direct expense
incurred by the Engineer.
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES
FORM 1295
1 of 1
Complete Nos. 1 - 4 and 6 if there are interested parties.
OFFICE USE ONLY
Complete Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 if there are no interested parties.
CERTIFICATION OF FILING
Certificate Number:
1 Name of business entity filing form, and the city, state and country of the business entity's place
of business.
2023-1025079
Plummer Associates, Inc.
FORT WORTH, TX United States
Date Filed:
05/23/2023
2 Name of governmental entity or state agency that is a party to the contract for which the form is
being filed.
City of Lubbock
Date Acknowledged:
3 Provide the identification number used by the governmental entity or state agency to track or identify the contract, and provide a
description of the services, goods, or other property to be provided under the contract.
17265
Lubbock Reese Waterline Extensions Phase 2
Nature of interest
4
Name of Interested Party
City, State, Country (place of business)
(check applicable)
Controlling
I Intermediary
Young, Chris
Fort Worth, TX United States
X
McDonald, Ellen
Fort Worth, TX United States
X
Gratz, Dean
White Bear Lake, MN United States
X
Caffey, Jeff
Fort Worth, TX United States
X
Davis, Alan
Fort Worth, TX United States
X
O'Brien, Patrick
Durango, CO United States
X
Coonan, Steve
Austin, TX United States
X
5 Check only if there is NO Interested Party. ❑
6 UNSWORN DECLARATION
My name is Cylena Eason and my date of birth is
My address is 1320 S. University Drive, Suite 300 Fort Worth TX 76107 USA
(street) (city) (state) (zip code) (country)
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed in Tarrant County, State of Texas on the 23rd day of May 20 23
(month) (year)
Signature of authorized agent of contracting business entity
(Declarant)
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CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES
FORM 1295
1 of 1
Complete Nos. 1 - 4 and 6 if there are interested parties.
OFFICE USE ONLY
Complete Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 if there are no interested parties.
CERTIFICATION OF FILING
Certificate Number:
1 Name of business entity filing form, and the city, state and country of the business entity's place
of business.
2023-1025079
Plummer Associates, Inc.
FORT WORTH, TX United States
Date Filed:
05/23/2023
2 Name of governmental entity or state agency that is a party to the contract for which the form is
being filed.
City of Lubbock
Date Acknowledged:
06/01/2023
3 Provide the identification number used by the governmental entity or state agency to track or identify the contract, and provide a
description of the services, goods, or other property to be provided under the contract.
17265
Lubbock Reese Waterline Extensions Phase 2
4
Name of Interested Party
City, State, Country (place of business)
Nature of interest
(check applicable)
Controlling
Intermediary
Young, Chris
Fort Worth, TX United States
X
McDonald, Ellen
Fort Worth, TX United States
X
Gratz, Dean
White Bear Lake, MN United States
X
Caffey, Jeff
Fort Worth, TX United States
X
Davis, Alan
Fort Worth, TX United States
X
O'Brien, Patrick
Durango, CO United States
X
Coonan, Steve
Austin, TX United States
X
5 Check only if there is NO Interested Party. ❑
6 UNSWORN DECLARATION
My name is and my date of birth is
My address is
(street) (city) (state) (zip code) (country)
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed in County, State of on the day of , 20
(month) (year)
Signature of authorized agent of contracting business entity
(Declarant)
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