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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMEYER & ASSOCIATESABREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES 50" 1010 INSURANCE IICZ)k i C DATE: ; THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered this Yjj day of 19841, by and between the City of Santa Ana, a municipal corporation of the State of California ("City"), and Meyer and Associates, ("Consultant"). Recitals: W 1 T N E 9 5 E T H A. City distributed a "Request for Proposal" ("RFP") to Architectural and Landscape Architectural firms to develop plans and contract documents for the construction of two (2) softball diamonds, concession stand, restrooms, parking (Alt. I), and lighting (Alt. II) in Thornton Park, City of Santa Ana. Y In response to the RFP, Consultant submitted a proposal ("Proposal"), dated July 28, 1986, to perform such C. The RFP and the Proposal are public records on file in the offices of the City's Recreation and Community Services Agency. D. City desires to retain Consultant to perform the services set forth in the RFP and the Proposal. WHEREFORE, in consideration of their mutual and I respective covenants and promises hereinafter contained and mach, and subject to all the terms and conditions hereof, the parties hereto do hereby agree as follows: 1. PrZo jec 4bAectiv$s A. To retain a consultant to prepare design plans, construction drawings, specifications, and construction documents for the construction of the softball facility described in the "Request for :proposal" ("UP"). P. To retain a contractor to construct the softball facilities according to the plans developed by the consultant and approved by the City. C. To create and provide a safe, functional, attractive softball playing area and related facilities consistent with the present environment of Thornton Park. D. To create and provide a lighted softball playing facility for evening and/or night activities. 2. Scop!g!_g _ onsul.tant, a_Services Consultant agrees, at its sole costs and expenses, to provide to City the following professional services pertaining to design of the project: T Ah 1___Utilitv_Ixxvestigation Identify all utilities existing within the project limits and secure plans of such facilities. . Determine where interferences will occur as a result of construction of City `s project and consult affected utilities regarding location of these facilities. Consultant may rely upon the accuracy of data 2 T. provided by others in connection with the performance of this Agreement without independent review unless City or other Agency requests item be verified in the field. 1ask._2__.-9oordination_with_Agsncies Consultant shall meet with various city agencies and departments and any other agency having jurisdiction to determine project development criteria, standards, and procedure requirements. Plans and documents shall be submit -bed to the appropriate agency and/or department for review, checking, compliance and approval. Consultant shall revise plans and documents as requested by the agencies. Ta�k_3_,�_P�o,�oc-L D�velopent„_Organization Review suggested project scope and intent with City staff and others, as directed.. Review existing master plan. Establish final project organization and identify responsibilties of project team, Tgsk_A ___Anal y z s_P.robi. em Review physical limitations and opportunities of the existing site, including configuration, external influences, access and relationships to surrounding areas. Meet with City staff to further define scope and objectives to determine appropriate course of action.. Review and modify existing preliminary design plans as necessary. Task _5--- PreliminaryPlans_and_Opinion_ot_Probable-Construction_ Cost Prepare preliminary plans, opinion of probable 3 construction cast and outline specifications to finalize actual scope of initial improvements. The conceptual plans shall indicate all existing and proposed improvements within project area. Consultant shall submit conceptual, plans and preliminary documents for City staff review. Tank 6__. Canstrue`Lion_Drawin,s_and_aprecificati_ons Provide construction working drawings and specifications, including but not limited to: a. Softball diamonds and playing fields b. Bleachers C. Fencing d. Concession stand and restrooms 1) architectural and structural plans 2) electrical., plumbing and mechanical plans 3) detail sheet, including exterior and interior paint schedule and necessary graphics e. irrigation and drainage f. Landscaping (as defined in R.F.P.) g. Walks h. Signage i. Park amenities J. Expanded parking k. Lighting 1. Technical specifications Consultant shall submit plans and specifications to all agencies having jurisdiction for plan checking and make all 4 appropriate changes or revisions. The final plans, survey notes and other documents shall become the property of City. Task _7___Opinion_of_Probable_Constructi.on Cost Consultant shall calculate construction quantities and prepare preliminary and final opinion of probable construction cost for the construction of the project. Since the consultant has no control over the cost of labor, materials, or equipment, or over the Contractor's method of determining prices, or over competitive bidding or market conditions, the Consultant's estimates of cost as provided for herein are to be made, on the basis of his experience and qualifications and represent his best ;judgement as a design professional familiar with the construction industry. However, the Consultant cannot and does riot guarantee that proposals, bids, or the construction cost will not vary from opinions of probable cost prepared by the Consultant. ''bask 8--- Construction Period Provide necessary service to review addendums, change orders, material submittals, and clarification to plans/specifications. Attend pre -construction meeting and final inspection. Task 9--Plans and Documents_ Submittals Consultant shall provide printing and reproduction as follows: a. Conceptual plans and preliminary documents Five (5) copies for staff review. b. Construction drawings -• Five (5) sets of 5 blueli.nes for plan check submittals. C. Construction specifications - Five (5) sets of xerox copies for plan check. d. Opinion of probable construction cost Five (5) copies for staff review. e. Submittal of final reproducible plan(s) and specifications to City. f. All design in -process duplication costs shall be the responsibility of the consultant. 3. City's Obligation In order to assist Consultant in the execution of its responsibilties under this Agreement, City agrees to provide: a. Blank mylar sheets for preparation of plans and details. b. Copies of record drawings of existing improvements as available. c. All necessary environmental assessment; or documents. d. Location and elevation survey of site. e. Soils report as directed by architect. f. For all utility applications and hook-ups as necessary. g. For all required plan check fees. h. Coordination of all City Activities and approval process, i. Cost for duplication of final plans, R, specifications and bidding documents. j. Construction inspection. 4. CompenAg •t on As complete compensation for all services performed by Consultant under this Agreement, City agrees to pay and Consultant agrees to accept the sum of Twenty -Eight Thousand forty Dollars ($26,040.00). Consultant shall submit monthly invoices for •those portions of work completed for City ` s review and approval. City shall pay such invoices within thirty (60) days of submittal. If Consultant performs additional design or drafting services resulting from changes ordered by City, Consultant shall be paid by City for such extra, services at the following rates for each service hour provided. A. Project Coordinator $60.00 B. Project Architect 60.00 C. Project Landscape Architect 60.00 D. Recreation Designer 45.00 E. Architect/Designer 45.00 F. Landscape Architect/Designer 45.00 G. Electrical, Mechanical, Structural Engineer 60.00 H. Irrigation Designer 45.00 I. Draftsperson 25.00 J. Technical Typist 20.00 K. Clerical. 17.50 7 These rates include all costs for transportation, -telephone, interim submittals, and check prints. In no event shall the total sum paid for such additional services exceed the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00). 5. Time for Completion Consultant shall begin work within one week after the date of execution of this Agreement and shall submit to City before October 30, 1986 completed plans, specifications, cost estimates and other bidding documents. It is anticipated that the time needed for agencies to review and approve the plans and specifications will not be more than three weeks. Any delays in approvals of work or in making decisions by City or any other agencies not under the direct control of Consultant will not be charged to Consultant's completion time. 6. Termination of Agreement This Agreement may be terminated by City or consultant before Consultant's services have been fully performed, upon thirty (30) days written notice of termination to Consultant or City. In. such event, Consultant shall be entitled to receive and City shall, pay Consultant compensation for all work performed by Consultant prior to Consultant's receipt of such notice of termination plus all reasonable additional expenses which may be incurred in the closing out of project records and project activities; provided, however, that as a condition of such payment, City may require Consultant to deliver to City all work projects completed as of such date. Any use of such completed .11 documents for other protects without specific authorization by the Consultant will be at the City's sole risk and without liability or legal exposure to the Consultant, and the City shall indemnify and hold harmless the Consultant from all claims, damages, losses and expenses, including attorney's fees, arising out of or resulting therefrom. 7. Independent Contractor Consultant is an independent contractor and not an employee of City and all Consultant's personnel shall be employees or subcontractor of Consultant and not employees of City. Consultant shall pay all salaries and wages, employer's social security taxes, unemployment insurance and similar taxes relating to employees and shall be responsible for all applicable withholding taxes. 8. Insurance a. Consultant shall furnish City with an insurance certificate evidencing that it carries workers` compensation insurance and that the policy shall not be cancelled nor the coverage reduced except upon thirty (80) days prior written notice to City. b. Consultant shall obtain at its sole cost and file with City, prior to exercising any right or performing any obligation pursuant to this Agreement, and maintain for the period covered by this Agreement, a policy or policies of general liability insurance or a certificate of such insurance, satisfactory to City Attorney of City, naming the City of Santa M Ana, project expeditor, their officers, and employees, as insured or additional insured, which provides coverage not less than that provided in the form of a comprehensive general liability insurance policy against liability for any and all claims and suits for damages or injuries to persons or property resulting from or arising out of negligent operations of Consultant, its officers, or employees. Said policy or policies of insurance shall provide coverage for both bodily injury and property damage in not less than the following minimum amounts: Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) combined single limits; or bodily injury, Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) per person and Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) each occurrence and in aggregate; property damage One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) each occurrence and in aggregate and. Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) aggregate. Said policy or policies shall also contain a provision that no company termination, cancellation of insured, reduction of coverage, or change of insured or additional insured shall be effective until after thirty (30) days notice thereof has been given in writing to City. Consultant shall give to City prompt and timely notice of claim made or suit instituted arising out of Consultant's operations hereunder. Consultant shall procure and maintain at its own cost and expense, any additional kinds and amounts of insurance which, it its own judgement, may be necessary for its proper protection in the prosecution of the work. 9. Notices 10 Notices and written communications sent by one party to the other shall be personally delivered or sent by U.S. Mail, postage prepaid, to the following addresses: 1f sent by Consultant to City: Ron. Ono, Landscape Architect Santa Ana City Hall Recreation and Community Services Agency Design Section, Room 427 20 Civic Center Plaza P.O. Box 1988 (M-23) Santa Ana., CA 92702 1f sent by City to Consultant: Meyer and Associates 22931 Triton Way, Suite 236 Laguna Hills, CA 92663 10. Subcontractors None of the services included in this Agreement shall be subcontracted without the prior approval of City, except as specified in the Proposal, Consultant shall be fully 11 responsible to City for performance of subcontractors. 11. A �gnabi a ty Consultant shall not assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement, whether by assignment or nova.tion, without the prior written consent of City; provided, however, that claims for money due or to become due from City under this Agreement may be assigned to a bank, trust company or other financial institution, or to a trustee in bankruptcy, without such approval.. Notice of any such assignment or transfer shall be promptly furnished to City. 12. H2 d. Harmless Consultant shall indemnify and save harmless City, its officers and employees, from and against any and all damages to property or injuries to or death of any person or persons, including property and employees or project expeditor of City, claims, demands, suits, actions or proceedings of any kind or nature, including, but not by way of limitation, worker's compensation claims, resulting :From or arising out of the negligent or wrongful acts, errors or omissions of Consultant, its employees or subcontractors. 13. Indemnification by Contractor City shall include in its bid documents the requirements that any contractor performing work based on the documents prepared by Consultant in its performance of this Agreement shall indemnify, defend and save harmless, City and its officers, project expeditor and employees from any and all claims, 12 demands, suits, actions or proceedings of any kind or nature arising from said contractor's negligence in the performance of the work based on the documents prepared by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement. City shall require said contractor to maintain a policy or policies of liability insurance naming City and their officers, project expeditor and employees as insured or additional insured, which policy provides coverage in the form of a comprehensive liability insurance policy acceptable to the City Attorney of City and which protects against liability for any and all claims and suits for damages or injuries to persons or property resulting from or arising out of operations of said contractor, its officers, or employees. 14. Certification of Non-discrimination By signing this Agreement, Consultant certifies that it does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap or medical conditions. 15. Validity The invalidity in whole or in part of any provision of this Agreement shall not void or affect the validity of any other provision of this Agreement. 16, Laws Governing this Agreement This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the :caws of the State of California. 17. Exclusivity and Amendment of Agresemf-�nt This Agreement supersedes any and all other 13 agreements either oral or in writing between the parties hereto with respect to the services set forth in the Proposal and contains all the covenants and agreements between the parties with respect thereto. Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any party, with respect to such services, which are not embodied herein, and that no other agreement or amendment hereto shall be effective unless executed in writing and signed by both City and Consultant. 18. 4wnership_2j_Documents The owner acknowledges that the design professional's plans and specifications are instruments of Professional service. Nevertheless, the plans and specifications prepared under this agreement shall become the property of the City upon completion of the work. The owner agrees to hold harmless, indemnify and defend the design professional against all damages,'claims and losses, including defense costs, arising out of any reuse of the plans and specifications without the written authorization of the design professional. 14 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and year first above w ri t -1:, e n , FA#Bv 4.a.lice C. Guy Clerk of the Cou.nc(,.l APPROVED AS TO FORM: edwar C o -- per . �i 60 �� City Attu r APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: C' Manager THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, a municipal corporation of the State of California Daniel E. Griset Mayor M CONSULTANT" I 15