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ORDINANCE NO. 99-2 3 2 2
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND ROBERT W. MCKINNEY AlA
TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE
EXPANSION AND RENOVATION OF CITY HALL; APPROPRIATING
$121,000.00 TO FUND SAID CONTRACT; MAKING VARIOUS
FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA
PORTE:
Section 1. The City Council hereby approves and authorizes the
contract, agreement, or other undertaking described in the title of this
ordinance, in substantially the form as shown in the document which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. The City
Manager is hereby authorized to execute such document and all related
documents on behalf of the City of La Porte. The City Secretary is hereby
authorized to attest to all such signatures and to affix the seal of the City
to all such documents. The City Council appropriates the sum not to
exceed $121,000.00 for professional architectural seIVices for the
expansion and renovation of City Hall, from General Capital
Improvement Fund 015 to fund said contract.
Section 2. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites,
and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and
subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place
convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required
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by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law,
Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been
open to the public as required by law at all times during which this
ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered
and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and
confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its
passage and approval, and it is so ordered.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this 26h day of April, 1999.
~ITY FLAPORTE
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N man L. Malone,
Mayor
By:
ATTEST:
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M ha Gillett
City Secretary
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AGREEMENT
BETWEEN OWNER AND ARCHITECT
FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
City Hall Expansion
CLP Project No. 99-2206
April 1999
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IDENTIFICATION OF THE PARTIES/PROJECT DESCRIPTION
SECTION 1 BASIC SERVICES OF ARCHITECT
1.1 General
1.2 Schematic Design Phase
1.3 Design Development Phase
1.4 Construction Documents Phase
1.5 Bidding or Negotiation Phase
1.6 Construdion Phase
1.7 Operational Phase
SECTION 2 ADDITIONAL SERVICES OF ARCHITECT
2.1 Services Requiring Authorization in Advance
2.2 Required Additional Services
SECTION 3 OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
SECTION 4 PERIODS OF SERVICE
SECTION 5 PAYMENT TO ARCHITECT
SECTION 6 CONSTRUCTION COST AND OPINIONS OF COST
6.1 Construdion Cost
6.2 Opinions of Cost
SECTION 7 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
7.1 Termination
7.2 Reuse of Documents
7.3 Insurance
7.4 Controlling Law
7.5 Successors and Assigns
7.6 Arbitration
SECTION 8 SPECIAL PROVISIONS, EXHIBITS AND SCHEDULES
Exhibit A FURTHER DESCRIPTION OF ARCHITECT BASIC
SERVICES AND RELATED MATTERS
Exhibit B DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND LIMITATIONS OF
AUTHORITY OF THE RESIDENT PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE
Exhibit C PROJECT COMMUNICATION
Exhibit D INSURANCE
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AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
OWNER AND ARCHITECT
FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
THIS IS AN AGREEMENT made as of April 26, 1999 between the City of La Porte, Texas
(OWNER) and Robert W. McKinney AlA (ARCHITECT).
OWNER intends to: Design and construct the expansion and renovation of the existing
City Hall. consisting of approximately 8,500 square feet of new construction and 14.500
square feet of renovation. The work will be based on the findings of the City Hall
Expansion report completed in October 1996 along with any additions or revisions to the
report that may be authorized under this Agreement.
(hereinafter called the PROJECT).
The OWNER and ARCHITECT agree as set forth below.
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SECTION 1 - BASIC SERVICES OF ARCHITECT
1.1 General
1.1.1 ARCHITECT shall provide for OWNER professional architectural services in all
phases of the Project to which this Agreement applies as hereinafter provided. These
services will include serving as OWNER's professional representative for the Project,
providing professional consultation and advice and furnishing customary civil, structural,
mechanical. and electrical engineering services incidental thereto.
1.1.2 The ARCHITECTs services shall be performed as expeditiously as is consistent
with professional skill and care and the orderly progress of the work. The ARCHITECT
shall submit for the OWNER's approval a schedule for the performance of the
ARCHITECTs services, which shall include allowances for periods of time required for the
OWNER's review and for approval of submissions by authorities having jurisdiction over
the Project. Time limits established by this schedule approved by the OWNER shall not,
except for reasonable cause, be exceeded by the ARCHITECT.
1.1.3 The ARCHITECTs services consist of those services performed by the
ARCHITECT. ARCHITECTs employees and ARCHITECTs consultants employed as
hereinafter provided.
1.2 Schematic Design Phase
After written authorization to proceed with the Schematic Design Phase. the
ARCHITECT shall:
1.2.1 Consult with the OWNER to clarify and redefine OWNER'S requirements for the
Project and review available data and shall arrive at a mutual understanding of any
amended requirements with the OWNER.
1.2.2 The ARCHITECT shall provide a preliminary evaluation of the OWNER'S program,
schedule and construction budget requirements. each in terms of the other, subject to the
limitations set forth.
1.2.3 The ARCHITECT shall review with the OWNER alternative approaches to design
and construction of the Project and provide a general economic analysis of various
alternatives in writing.
1.2.4 Based on the mutually agreed-upon program, schedule and construction budget
requirements. the ARCHITECT shall prepare. for the OWNER, revised Schematic Design
Drawings and other related documents. The Schematic Design Documents will include the
ARCHITECTS opinion of probable costs for the project, including
the following, which will be separately itemized:
Construction Cost(s):
materials and equipment costs.
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materials testing and equipment costs,
allowances for laboratory testing,
appropriate contingencies,
and special instructions,
Allowance for ArchitecturaVEngineering Cost(s):
estimated expenses for daily project
representation during construction,
appropriate contingencies,
and (if furnished by OWNER) allowances for such other items as charges of other
professionals and consultants, for the cost of land and rights-of-way, for compensation for
or damages to properties, for interest and financing charges and for other services to be
provided by others for OWNER pursuant to paragraphs 3.7 through 3.11, inclusive. The
total of all such costs, allowances, etc. are hereinafter called 'Total Project Costs".
The duties and responsibilities of ARCHITECT during the Schematic Design Phase are
amended and supplemented as indicated in paragraph 2 of Exhibit A "Further Desaiptions
of Basic Services and Related Matters".
1.3 Design Development Phase
After written authorization to proceed with the Design Development Phase,
ARCHITECT shall:
1.3.1 In consultation with OWNER and based on the approved Schematic Design
documents and any adjustments authorized (in writing) by the OWNER in the program
schedule or construction budget, the ARCHITECT shall determine the general scope,
extent and character of the Project.
1.3.2 The ARCHITECT shall prepare Design Development documents consisting of final
design criteria, prelimi'nary drawings, outline specifications and written descriptions of the
Project.
1.3.3 Advise OWNER if additional data or services of the type described in paragraph 3.4
are necessary and assist OWNER in obtaining such data and services.
1.3.4 Based on the information contained in the Design Development documents, submit
a revised opinion of probable Total Project Costs (as defined in paragraph 1.2.4).
1.3.5 Furnish five copies of the above Design Development documents and present and
review them in person with OWNER.
The duties and responsibilities of ARCHITECT during the Design
Development Phase are amended and supplemented as indicated in paragraph 3 of
Exhibit A "Further Description of Basic Services and Related Matters".
1.4 Construction Documents Phase
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After written authorization to proceed with the Final Construction Documents
Phase, ARCHITECT shall:
1.4.1 Based on the approved Design Development Documents and any further
adjustments in the scope or quality of the PROJECT, in the construction budget or in the
total PROJECT budget authorized in writing by the OWNER, the ARCHITECT shall
prepare, for approval by the OWNER, Construction Documents consisting of Drawings
(hereinafter called Drawings) and Specifications setting forth in detail the requirements for
the construction of the PROJECT by Contractor(s). The scecifications shall be prepared in
conformance with the sixteen~ivision format of the Construction Specifications Institute.
1.4.2 See that the Construction Documents include applicable requirements/approvals of
govemmental authorities having jurisdiction to approve the design of the project. Provide
technical criteria, written descriptions and design data for OWNER's use in filing
applications for permits with or obtaining approvals of such governmental authorities as
have jurisdiction to approve the design of the Project, and assist OWNER in completing
permit application and in consultation with appropriate authorities.
1.4.3 Advise OWNER of any adjustments to the latest opinion of probable Total Project
Costs (as defined in paragraph 1.2.4) caused by changes in general scope, extent or
character or design requirements of the Project or Construction Costs. Fumish to OWNER
a revised opinion of probable Total Project Costs based on the Drawings and
Specifications.
1.4.4 Prepare for review and approval by OWNER, its legal counsel and other advisors
contract agreement forms, general conditions and supplementary conditions, and bid
forms, invitations to bid and instructions to bidders and other related documents.
The ARCHITECT will initially submit to OWNER the Contractor Agreement
(in the form of AlA document A101) and the General Conditions of the Contract (in the
form of AlA document A201) for OWNER'S review. comment. modification. and approval.
1.4.5 Fumish five copies of the above documents (following approval) and of the
Drawings and Specifications and present and review them in person with OWNER.
The duties and responsibilities of ARCHITECT during the Construction
Documents Phase are supplemented as indicated in paragraph 4 of Exhibit A "Further
Description of Basic Services and Related Matters".
1.5 Bidding or Negotiation Phase
After written authorization to proceed with the Bidding or negotiation Phase,
ARCHITECT shall:
1.5.1 Following the OWNER's approval of the Construction Documents and of the latest
preliminary estimate of Construction Cost the ARCHITECT shall assist OWNER in
advertising for and obtaining bids or negotiating proposals for the prime contrad for
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construdion, materials, equipment and services; and, where applicabler maintain a record
of prospective bidders to whom Bidding Documents have been issued, attend pre-bid
conferences and receive and process deposits for Bidding Documents.
1.5.2 Issue addenda as appropriate to interpret, clarify or expand the Bidding
Documents.
1.5.3 Consult with and advise OWNER as to the acceptability of subcontractors,
suppliers and other persons and organizations proposed by the prime contractor (herein
called "Contractor'1 for those portions of the work as to which such acceptability is required
by the Bidding Documents.
1.5.4 Consult with OWNER conceming and determine the acceptability of substitute
materials and equipment proposed by Contractor when substitution prior to the award of
contracts is allowed by the Bidding Documents.
1.5.5 Attend the bid opening, prepare bid tabulation sheets and assist OWNER in
evaluating bids or proposals and in assembling and awarding the contract(s) for
construction, materials, equipment and services.
The duties and responsibilities of ARCHITECT during the Bidding or
Negotiation Phase are amended and supplemented as indicated in paragraph 5 of Exhibit
A "Further Description of Basic Services and Related Matters".
1.6 Construction Phase
After written authorization to proceed with the Construction Phase,
ARCHITECT shall:
1.6.1 General Administration of Construdion Contrad
ARCHITECT shall consult with and advise OWNER and act as OWNER's
representative as provided in the Standard General Conditions of the Construction
Contrad (as approved by OWNER per paragraph 1.4.4).
The extent and Iim itations of the duties, responsibilities and authority of
ARCHITECT as assigned in said Standard General Conditions shall not be modified,
except to the extent provided in paragraph 6 of Exhibit A "Further Description of Basic
Services and Related Matters" and except as the ARCHITECT may otherwise agree in
writing. All of OWNER's instrudions to Contractor(s) will be issued through ARCHITECT
who will have authority to act on behalf of OWNER to the extent provided in said Standard
General Conditions except as otherwise provided in writing.
1.6.2 Visits to Site and Observation of Construction.
In connection with observation of the work of Contractor(s) while it is in
progress:
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1.6.2.1 ARCHITECT shall make visits to the site at intervals appropriate to the various
stages of construction as ARCHITECT deems necessary in order to observe as an
experienced and qualified design professional the progress and quality of the various
aspects of Contractor(s)' work. In addition, the ARCHITECT and/or OWNER may provide
the services of a Resident Project Representative (and assistants as agreed) at the site to
assist ARCHITECT and to provide more continuous observation of such work. Based on
information obtained during such visits and on such observations, ARCHITECT shall
endeavor to determine in general if such work is proceeding in accordance with the
Contract Documents and ARCHITECT shall keep OWNER informed of the progress of the
work.
1.6.2.2The Resident Project Representative (and assistants) may be ARCHITECTs agent
or employee and under ARCHITECTs supervision or may be the OWNER's agent or
employee and under OWNERS supervision. The duties and responsibilities of the
Resident Project Representative (and assistants). are set forth in Exhibit B "Duties,
Responsibilities and Limitation of Authority of Resident Project Representative". Any
exceptions or modifications to these responsibilities and limitations will be mutually agreed
upon by both parties in writing.
1.6.2.3The purpose of ARCHITECTs visits to and representation by the Resident Project
Representative (and assistant, if any) at the site will be to enable ARCHITECT to better
carry out the duties and responsibilities assigned to and undertaken by ARCHITECT
during the Construction Phase, and, in addition, by exercise of ARCHITECTs efforts as an
experienced and qualified design professional, to provide for OWNER a greater degree of
confidence that the completed work of Contractor(s) will conform generally to the Contract
Documents and that the integrity of the design concept as reflected in the Contract
Documents has been implemented and preserved by Contractor(s). On the other hand,
ARCHITECT shall not, during such visits or as a result of such observations of
Contractor(s)' work in progress, supervise, direct or have control over Contractor(s)' work
nor shall ARCHITECT have authority over or responsibility for the means, methods,
techniques, sequences or procedures of construction selected by Contractor(s), for safety
precautions and programs incident to the work of Contractor(s), for safety precautions and
programs incident to the work of Contractor(s) or for any failure of Contractor(s) to comply
with laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes or orders applicable to Contractor(s)
furnishing and perform ing their work.
1.6.4 Interpretations and ClarifICations
ARCHITECT shall issue necessary interpretations and clarifications of the
Contract Documents and in connection therewith prepare work directive changes; and
after consultation with owner, prepare change orders as required for owners review and
approval.
1.6.5 Shop Drawings
ARCHITECT shall review and approve (or take other appropriate action in
respect of) Shop Drawings (as that term is defined in the General Conditions), product
data, sample(s) and other data which Contractor(s) are required to submit, but only for
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conformance with the design concept of the Project and compliance with the information
given in the Contrad Documents. Such reviews and approvals or other action shall not
extend to means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures of construction or to
safety precautions and programs incident thereto.
1.6.6 Substitutes
ARCHITECT shall evaluate and determine the acceptability of substitute
materials and equipment proposed by Contrador(s), but subjed to the provision of
paragraph 2.2.2. (Required Additional Services) All substitutes shall be approved by
OWNER.
1.6.7 Inspedions and Tests
ARCHITECT shall advise OWNER and OWNER shall approve of any
special inspection or testing of the work, and ARCHITECT shall receive and review all
certificates of inspections, testings and approvals required by laws, rules, regulations,
ordinances, codes, orders or the Contrad Documents (but only to determine generally that
their content complies with the requirements of, and the results certified indicate
compliance with the Contract Documents.)
1.6.8 Disputes between OWNER and Contractor
ARCHITECT shall ad as initial interpreter of the requirements of the
Contract Documents and judge of the acceptability of the work thereunder and make
decisions on all claims of OWNER and Contractor(s) relating to the acceptability of the
work or the interpretation of the requirements of the Contract Documents pertaining to the
execution and progress of the work. ARCHITECT shall not be liable for the results of any
such interpretations or decisions rendered in good faith.
1.6.9 Applications for Payment
Based on ARCHITECTs on-site observations as an experienced and
qualified design professional, on information provided by the Resident Project
Representative and on review of applications for payment and the accompanying data and
schedules:
1.6.9.1 ARCHITECT shall determine the amounts owing to Contractor(s) and recommend
in writing payments to Contractor(s) in such amounts. Such recommendations of payment
will constitute a representation to OWNER, based on such observations and review, that
the work has progressed to the point indicated, and that, to the best of ARCHITECTs
knowledge, information and belief, the quality of such work is generally in accordance with
the Contract Documents (subject to an evaluation of such work as a functioning whole
prior to or upon Substantial Completion, to the results of any subsequent tests called for in
the Contrad Documents and to any other qualifications stated in the recommendation). In
the case of unit price work, ARCHITECTs recommendations of payment will include final
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determinations of quantities and classifications of such work (subject to any subsequent
adjustments allowed by the Contract Documents).
1.6.9.2By recommending any payment ARCHITECT will not thereby be deemed to have
represented that exhaustive, continuous or detailed reviews or examinations have been
made by ARCHITECT to check the quality or quantity of Contractor(s)' work as it is
furnished and performed beyond the responsibilities specifically assigned to ARCHITECT
in this Agreement and the Contract Documents. ARCHITECrs review of Contractor(s)'
work for the purposes of recommending payments will not impose on ARCHITECT
responsibility to supervise, direct or control such work or for the means, method
techniques, sequences, or procedures of construction or safety precautions or programs
incident thereto or Contractor(s) compliance with laws, rules, regulations, ordinances,
codes or orders applicable to their furnishing and performing the work. It will also not
impose responsibility on ARCHITECT to make any examination to ascertain how or for
what purposed any contractor has used the moneys paid on account of the Contract Price,
or to determine that title to any of the work, materials or equipment has passed to OWNER
free and clear of any lien, claims, security interests or encumbrances, or that there may
not be other matters at issue between OWNER and CONTRACTOR that might affect the
amount that should be paid.
1.6.10 Contractor(s)' Completion Documents
ARCHITECT shall receive and review maintenance and operating
instructions, schedules, guarantees, bonds and certificates of inspection, tests and
approvals which are to be assembled by Contractor(s) in accordance with the Contract
Documents (but such review will only be to determine that their content complies with the
requirements of, and in the case of certificates of inspection, test and approvals the results
certified indicate compliance with, the Contract Documents); and shall bind, index and
transmit them to OWNER together with written comments.
1.6.11 Inspections
ARCHITECT shall conduct an inspection to determine if the work is
substantially complete and a final inspection to determine if the completed work is
acceptable so that ARCHITECT may recommend, in writing, final payment to Contractor(s)
and may give written notice to OWNER and the Contractor( s) that the work is acceptable
(subject to any conditions therein expressed), but any such recommendation and notice
will be subject to the limitations expressed in paragraph 1.6.9.2.
1.6.12 Limitation of Responsibilities
ARCHITECT shall not be responsible for the acts or omissions of any
Contractor, or of any subcontractor or supplier, or any of the Contractor(s) or
subcontractor's or supplier's agents or employees or any other persons (except
ARCHITECrs own employees and agents) at the site or otherwise furnishing or
performing any of the Contractor(s)' work; however, nothing contained in paragraphs 1.6.1
through 1.6.11 inclusive, shall be construed to release ARCHITECT from liability for failure
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to properly perfonn duties and responsibilities assumed by ARCHITECT in the Contract
Documents.
The duties and responsibilities of the ARCHITECT during the Construction
Phase are amended and supplemented as indicated in Paragraph 6, Exhibit A "Further
Description of Basic Services and Related Matters".
1.7 Operational Phase
During the Operational Phase, ARCHITECT shall:
1.7.1 Furnish the deliverable items referred to in
Section 1.6.10 and in the Operational Phase and present and review them in person with
OWNER.
1.7.2 Define in Contract Documents the Contractor(s) (and or Vendor(s)) responsibility in
connection with the start up, refining, and adjustment of any equipment or system.
1.7.3 Define in Contract Documents the Contractor(s) (and or Vendor(s)) responsibility
for training owners staff to operate and maintain any equipment or system and for
reviewing pertinent manuals, submittals, shop drawings, and warranties supplied by the
Contractor(s), Vendor(s), or Manufacturer(s) as the case may be.
1.7.4 Coordinate, attend and participate in the start up and training orientations as
described in paragraphs 1.7.2 and 1.7.3.
1.7.5 Record Drawings.
ARCHITECT shall furnish the OWNER a set of marked up prints, drawings
and other data kept by the Contractor(s), and Project Representative (if employed by the
ARCHITECT) in a form and manner that clearly depicts significant changes made during
the construction process.
1.7.6 At a time eleven (11) months following Substantial Completion of the project (one
month prior to expiration of the Contractor's warranty period), the ARCHITECT, in the
company of the OWNER, will visit the project to observe any apparent deficiencies in the
completed construction, and document any items observed in a written report issued to the
CONTRACTOR and OWNER.
1.7.7 During the Operational Phase, the ARCHITECT will assist the OWNER in
consultations and discussions with CONTRACTOR concerning the correction of
deficiencies brought to the ARCHITECrs attention, and when appropriate, review or make
written recommendations regarding replacement or correction of the Work as proposed by
the Contractor.
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SECTION 2 - ADDITIONAL SERVICES OF ARCHITECT
2.1 Services Requiring Authorization in Advance
If authorized in writing by OWNER, ARCHITECT shall furnish or obtain from
others Additional Services of the types listed in paragraphs 2.1.1 through 2.1.14, inclusive.
These services are not included as part of Basic Services except to the extent provided
otherwise in Exhibit A "Further Description of Basic Services and Related Matters"; these
will be paid for by OWNER as indicated in Section 5.
2.1.1 Preparation of applications and supporting documents (in addition to those
furnished under Basic Services) for private or governmental grants, loans or advances in
connection with the Project; preparation or review of environmental assessments and
impact statements; review and evaluation of the effect on the design requirements of the
Project of any such statements and documents prepared by others; and assistance in
obtaining approvals of authorities having jurisdiction over the anticipated environmental
impact of the Project.
2.1.2 Services to make measured drawings of or to investigate existing conditions or
facilities, or to verify the accuracy of drawings or other information furnished by OWNER.
2.1.3 Services resulting from significant changes in the general scope, extent or
character of the Project or its design including, but not limited to, changes in size,
complexity, OWNER's schedule, character of construction or method of financing; and
revising previously accepted studies, reports, design documents or Contract Documents
when such revisions are required by changes in laws, rules, regulations, ordinances,
codes or orders enacted subsequent to the preparation of such studies, reports or
documents, or are due to any other causes beyond ARCHITECTs control.
2.1.4 Providing renderings or models for OWNER's use.
2.1.5 Preparing documents for alternate bids requested by OWNER for Contractor(s)'
work which is not executed or documents for out-of-sequence work.
2.1.6 Investigations and studies involving, but not limited to, detailed consideration of
operations, maintenance and overhead expenses; providing value engineering during the
course of design; the preparation of feasibility studies, cash flow and economic
evaluations, rate schedules and appraisals; assistance in obtaining financing for the
Project; evaluation processes available for licensing and assisting OWNER in obtaining
process licensing; detailed quantity surveys of material, equipment and labor; and audits
or inventories required in connection with construction performed by OWNER.
2.1.7 Furnishing services of independent professional associates and consultants for
other than Basic Services (which include, but are not limited to, customary civil, structural,
mechanical and electrical engineering and customary architectural design incidental
thereto); and providing data or services of the types described in paragraph 3.4 when
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OWNER employs ARCHITECT to provide such data or services in lieu of furnishing the
same in accordance with paragraph 3.4.
2.1.8 If ARCHITECTs compensation is on the basis of a lump sum or percentage of
Construction Cost or cost-plus a fIXed fee method of payment, services resulting from the
award of more separate prime contracts for construction, materials, equipment or services
for the Project shall be compensated in accordance with paragraph 5.1.2.
2.1.9 Services during out-of-town travel required of ARCHITECT other than visits to the
site or OWNER's office as required by Section 1.
2.1.10 Assistance in connection with bid protests, rebidding or renegotiating contracts for
construction, materials, equipment or services, except when such assistance is required to
complete services called for in paragraph 6.2.2.5.
2.1.11 Providing any type of property surveys or related professional services needed for
the transfer of interests in real property and field surveys for design purposed and any
necessary surveys and staking to enable Contractor( s) to proceed with their work; and
providing other special field surveys.
2.1.12 Preparation of operating, maintenance and staffing manuals to supplement Basic
Services under paragraph 1.7.3.
2.1.13 Preparation of a set of reproducible record prints of drawings showing those
significant changes made during the construction process, based on the marked up prints,
drawings and other data furnished by Contractor(s) and Resident Project Representative
to ARCHITECT. Prior to preparation of record drawings, the ARCHITECT and OWNER
will mutually agree on which changes are considered significant.
2.1.14 Preparing to serve or serving as a consultant or witness for OWNER in any
litigation, arbitration or other legal or administrative proceeding involving the Project
(except for assistance in consultations which is induded as part of Basic Services under
paragraphs 1.2.3 and 1.4.2).
2.1.15 Additional services required in connection with the Project, including services
required which were not furnished by OWNER in accordance with Section 3, and services
not otherwise provided for in this Agreement.
2.2 Required Additional Services
VVhen required by the Contract Documents in circumstances beyond
ARCHITECTs control, ARCHITECT shall furnish or obtain from others, as circumstances
require during construction Additional Services of the types listed in paragraphs 2.2.1
through 2.2.6, inclusive (except to the extent otherwise provided in Exhibit A ''Further
Description of Basic Services and Related Matters"). These services are not included as
part of Basic Services. ARCHITECT shall advise OWNER promptly of need for required
additional services. If the OWNER is in agreement, OWNER shall provide authorization to
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ARCHITECT for such Additional Services, which will be paid for by OWNER as indicated
in Section 5.
2.2.1 Services in connection with work directive changes and change orders to reflect
changes requested by OWNER if the resulting change in compensation for Basic Services
is not commensurate with the addition services rendered.
2.2.2 Services in making revisions to Drawings and Specifications occasioned by the
OWNER's acceptance of substitutions proposed by Contractor(s); and services after the
award of each contract in evaluation and detennining the acceptability of an unreasonable
or excessive number of substitutions proposed by Contractor.
2.2.3 Services resulting from significant delays, changes or price inaeases occurring as
a direct or indirect result of material, equipment or energy shortages.
2.2.4 Additional or extended services during construction made necessary by (1) work
damaged by fire or other cause during construction, (2) a significant amount of defective or
neglected work of any Contractor, (3) acceleration of the progress schedule involving
services beyond nonnal working hours. and (4) default by any Contractor.
2.2.5 Services (other than Basic Services during the Operation Phase) in connection with
any partial utilization of any part of the Project by OWNER prior to Substantial Completion.
2.2.6 Evaluating an unreasonable or extensive number of claims submitted by
Contractor( s) or others in connection with the work.
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SECTION 3 - OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
OWNER shall do the following in a timely a manner so as not to delay the
services of ARCHITECT:
3.1 Designate in writing a person to act as OWNER's representative with
respect to the services to be rendered under this Agreement. Such person shall have
complete authority to transmit instructions, receive information, interpret and define
OWNER's policies,and decisions with respect of ARCHITECT's services for the Project
3.2 Provide all aiteria and full information as to OWNER's requirements for the
Project, including design objectives and constraints, space, capacity and performance
requirements, flexibility and expandability, and any budgetary limitations; and furnish
copies of all design and construction standards which OWNER will require to be included
in the Drawings and Specifications.
3.3 Assist ARCHITECT by placing at ARCHITECT's disposal all available
information pertinent to the Project including previous reports and any other data relative
to design or construction of the Project.
3.4 Furnish to ARCHITECT, as required for performance of ARCHITECT's Basic
Services (except to the extent provided otherwise in Exhibit A "Further Desaiption of Basic
Services and Related Matters"), the following:
3.4.1 Data prepared by or services of others, including without limitation borings,
probings and subsurface explorations, hydrographic surveys, laboratory tests and
inspections of samples, materials and equipment;
3.4.2 appropriate professional interpretations of all of the foregoing;
3.4.3 environmental assessment and impact statements;
3.4.4 property, boundary, easement, and right-of-way, topographic, and utility surveys
and related office computations and drafting;
3.4.5 property descriptions;
3.4.6 zoning, deed and other land use restriction; and
3.4.7 other special data or consultation not covered in Section 2; all of which
ARCHITECT may use and rely upon in performing services under this Agreement.
3.5 Provide engineering surveys to establish reference points for construction
(except to the extent provided otherwise in Exhibit A "Further Desaiption of Basic Services
and Related Matters") to enable Contractor(s) to proceed with the layout of the work.
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3.6 Arrange for access to and make all provisions for ARCHITECT to enter upon
public and private property as required for ARCHITECT to perfonn services under this
Agreement.
3.7 Examine all studies, reports, sketches, Drawings, Specifications, proposals
and other documents presented by ARCHITECT, obtain advice of an attorney, insurance
counselor and other consultants as OWNER deems appropriate for such examination and
render in writing decisions pertaining thereto within a reasonable time so as not to delay
the services of ARCHITECT.
3.8 Furnish approvals and pennits from all governmental authorities having
jurisdiction over the project and such approvals and consents from others as may be
necessary for completion of the Project. ARCHITECT will assist the OWNER in the
preparation of said penn its.
3.9 Provide such accounting, independent cost estimating and insurance
counseling services as may be required for the Project, such legal services as OWNER
may require or ARCHITECT may reasonably request with regard to legal issues pertaining
to the Project including any that may be raised by Contractor(s), such auditing service as
OWNER may require to ascertain how or for what purpose any Contractor has used the
moneys paid under the construction contract, and such inspection services as OVVNER
may require to ascertain that Contractor(s) are complying with any law, rule, regulation,
ordinance, code or order applicable to their furnishings and perfonning the work.
3.10 If OWNER designates a person to represent OWNER as the site who is not
ARCHITECT or ARCHITECT's agent or employee, the duties, responsibilities and
limitations of authority of such other person and the effect thereof on the duties and
responsibilities of ARCHITECT and the Resident Project Representative (and any
assistants) will be set forth in an exhibit that is to be identified, attached to and made a part
of this Agreement before such services begin.
3.11 If more than one prime contract is to be awarded for construction, materials,
equipment and services for the entire Project, designate a person or organization to have
authority and responsibility for coordinating the activities among the various prime
contractors.
3.12 Furnish to ARCHITECT data or estimated figures as to OWNER's
anticipated costs for services to be provided by others for OWNER (such as services
pursuant to paragraphs 3.7 through 3.11, inclusive and other costs of the types referred to
in paragraph 1.2.6) so that ARCHITECT may make the necessary findings to support
opinions of probable Total Project Costs.
3.13 Attend the pre-bid conference, bid opening, preconstruction conferences,
construction progress and other job related meetings and substantial completion
inspections and fll1al payment inspections.
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3.14 Give prompt written notice to ARCHITECT whenever OWNER observes or
otherwise becomes aware of any development that affects the scope or timing of
ARCHITECTs services, or any defect or nonconfonnance in the work of any Contractor.
3.15 Furnish, or direct ARCHITECT to provide, Additional Services as stipulated
in paragraph 2.1 of this Agreement or other services as required.
3.16 During the Operational Phase, the OWNER will document all warranty items
brought to the Contractor's attention in writing to the ARCHITECT.
3.17 Bear all costs incident to compliance with the requirements of this Section 3.
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SECTION 4 - PERIODS OF SERVICE
4.1 The provisions of this Section 4 and the various rates of compensation for
ARCHITECrs services provided for elsewhere in this Agreement have been agreed to in
anticipation of the orderly and continuous progress of the Project through completion of the
Construction Phase. ARCHITECrs obligation to render services hereunder will extend for
a period which may reasonably be required for the design, award of contracts,
construction and initial operation of the Project including extra work and required
extensions thereto. If in Exhibit A "Further Description of Basic Services and Related
Matters" specific periods of time for rendering services are set forth or specific dates by
which services are to be completed are provided and if such dates are exceeded through
no fault of ARCHITECT, all rates, measures and amounts of compensation provided
herein shall be subject to equitable adjustment.
4.2 The services called for in the Schematic Design Phase will be completed
and the Schematic Design submitted within the stipulated period indicated in paragraph 2
of Exhibit A "Further Description of Basic Services and Related Matters" after written
authorization to proceed with that phase of services which will be given by OWNER within
thirty days after ARCHITECT has signed this Agreement.
4.3 After acceptance by OWNER of the Schematic Design Phase documents
indicating any specific modifications or changes in the general scope, extent or character
of the Project desired by OWNER, and upon written authorization from OWNER,
ARCHITECT shall proceed with the performance of the services called for in the Design
Development Phase, and shall submit preliminary design documents and a revised
opinion of probable Total Project Costs within the stipulated period indicated in paragraph
3 of Exhibit A "Further Description of Basic Services and Related Matters",
4.4 After acceptance by OWNER of the Design Development Phase
documents, indicating any specific modifications or changes in the general scope, extent
or character of the Project desired by OWNER, and upon written authorization from
OWNER, ARCHITECT shall proceed with the performance of the services called for in the
Construction Documents Phase; and shall deliver Contract Documents and a revised
opinion of probable Total Project Costs for all work of Contractor(s) on the Project within
the stipulated period indicated in paragraph 4 of Exhibit A "Further Description of Basic
Services and Related Matters".
4.5 ARCHITECrs services under the Schematic Design Phase, Design
Development and Construction Documents shall each be considered complete at the
earlier of (1) the date when the submissions for that phase have been accepted by
OWNER or (2) thirty days after the date when such submissions are delivered to OWNER
for final acceptance, plus in each case such additional time as may be required for
obtaining approval of governmental authorities having jurisdiction to approve the design of
the Project.
4.6 After acceptance by OWNER of the ARCHITECrs Drawings, Specifications
and Construction Documents Phase documentation including the most recent opinion of
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probable Total Project Cost and upon written authorization to proceed, ARCHITECT shall
proceed with performance of the services called for in the Bidding or Negotiating Phase.
This Phase shall terminate and the services to be rendered thereunder shall be
considered complete upon commencement of the Construction Phase or upon cessation
of negotiations with prospective Contractor(s) except as may otherwise be required to
complete their services called for in paragraph 6.2.2.5).
4.7 The Construction Phase will commence with the execution of the prime
contract to be executed for the work of the Project or any part thereof, and will terminate
sixty (60) days after a) the actual date of Substantial Completion. Construction Phase
services may be rendered at different times in respect of separate prime contracts if the
Project involves more than one prime contract.
4.8 The Operational Phase will commence during the Construction Phase and
will terminate one year after the date of Substantial Completion of the prime contract for
construction, materials and equipment on which substantial completion is achieved.
4.9 If OWNER has requested significant modifications or changes in the general
scope, extent or character of the Project, the time of performance of ARCHITECT's
services shall be adjusted equitably.
4.10 If OWNER fails to give prompt written authorization to proceed with any
phase of services after completion. of the immediately preceding phase, or if the
Construction Phase has not commenced within 180 calendar days (plus such additional
time as may be required to complete the services called for under paragraph 6.2.2.5) after
completion of the Final Design Phase, ARCHITECT may, after giving seven days written
notice to OWNER, suspend services under this Agreement.
4.11 If ARCHITECT's services for design or during construction of the Project are
delayed or suspended in whole or in part by OWNER for more than three months for
reasons beyond ARCHITECT's control, ARCHITECT shall on written demand to OWNER
(but without tennination of this Agreement) be paid as provided in paragraph 4.1.1. If such
delay or suspension extends for more than one year for reasons beyond ARCHITECT's
control, or if ARCHITECT for any reason is required to render Construction Phase services
in respect of any prime contract for construction, materials or equipment more than 60
days after Substantial Completion is achieved under that contract, the various rates of
compensation provided for elsewhere in this Agreement may be subject to equitable
adjustment.
4.12 In the event that the work designed or specified by ARCHITECT is decided
to be furnished or Derformed under more than one prime contract. the ARCHITECT will be
compensated in accordance with paragraDh 5.1.2.
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SECTION 5 - PAYMENTS TO ARCHITECT
5.1 OWNER has established an initial construction cost limit of one million four
hundred thirty-fIVe thousand fifty-three dollars ($ 1,435,053.00) available for construction.
5.1.1 For Basic Services. OWNER shall pay ARCHITECT for Basic Services rendered
under Section 1 (as amended and supplemented by Exhibit A "Further Description of
Basic Services and Related Matters'1 as follows:
5.1.1.1 A lump sum in the amount of one hundred fifteen thousand dollars {$ 115,000).
Progress payments for Basic Services in each phase shall total the following percentages
of the total basic compensation payable:
Schematic Design Phase
Design Development Phase
Construction Documents Phase
Bidding or Negotiation Phase
Construction Phase
Operational Phase
fifteen percent
twenty percent
thirty-five percent
five percent
twenty percent
five percent
( 15%)
( 20%)
( 35%)
( 5%)
( 20%)
( 5%)
Total Compensation for Basic Services
$115,000
5.1.1.2Should the ARCHITECTs Preliminary Construction Cost Estimate or the lowest
bona fide proposal or bid amount exceed the amount in section 5.1 as available for
construction, the ARCHITECT may be required at the discretion of the OWNER to amend
the design to bring the construction cost estimate or bid amount within the amount
specified without additional cost to the OWNER.
5.1.1.31f the work is not carried on after Construction Document Phase and drawings,
specifications and Construction Documents are completed and approved, the OWNER will
pay the ARCHITECT through the Construction Documents Phase in accordance with
Section 5.1.1 above; or, if the bids have been received, the OWNER will pay the
ARCHITECT seventy-five percent ( 75%) of the fee as specified in Section 5.1.1.1.
5.1.1.4The ARCHITECTS responsibility to provide Basic Services for the Construction
Phase under this Agreement commences with the award of the Contract for Construction
and terminates sixty (60) days after a) the actual date of Substantial Completion. Services
provided after this date shall be considered Additional Services with the compensation due
in accordance with Subparagraph 5.1.2 of this Agreement and shall require OWNER'S
written authorization.
5.1.2 For Additional Services. OWNER shall pay ARCHITECT for Additional Services
rendered under Section 2 as follows:
On an hourly basis, using Standard Office Billing Rates and Categories
identified in paragraph 5.5 of this Agreemen~ or as mutually agreed between
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OWNER and ARCHITECT prior to the commencement of any such
services.
5.1.2.1 Resident Project Services. For Services of ARCHITECrs Resident Project
Representative (and assistants) furnished under paragraph 1.6.2.1., compensation shall
be computed as follows:
On an hourly basis, using Standard Office Billing Rates and Categories
identified in paragraph 5.5 of this Agreement, or as mutually agreed between
OWNER and ARCHITECT prior to the commencement of any such
services.
5.1.2.2Professional Associates and Consultants. For services and Reimbursable
Expenses of independent professional associates and consultants employed by
ARCHITECT to render Additional Services pursuant to paragraph 2.1 or 2.2, the amount
billed to ARCHITECT therefor times a factor of 1.10.
5.1.3 For Reimbursable Expenses. In addition to payments provided for in paragraphs
5.1.1 and 5.1.2, OWNER shall pay ARCHITECT the actual costs of all Reimbursable
Expenses incurred in connection with all Basic and Additional Services.
5.1.4 The tenn "Reimbursable Expenses" has the meaning assigned in paragraph 5.4.
5.2 Times of Payments.
5.2.1 ARCHITECT shall submit monthly statement for Basic and Additional Services
rendered and for Reimbursable Expenses incurred. The statements will be based upon
ARCHITECrs estimate of the proportion of the total services actually completed at the
time of billing. OWNER shall make prompt monthly payments in response to
ARCHITECrs monthly statements.
5.3 Other Provisions Concerning Payments.
5.3.1 Invoices for basic and additional services shall be mailed on or before the first (1st)
of the month and shall be payable on or before the fifteenth (15th) of the month.
5.4. Reimbursable Expenses are in addition to compensation for Basic and
Additional Services and include expenses incurred by the ARCHITECT and ARCHITECrs
employees and consultants in the interest of the Project, as identified in the following
clauses.
5.4.1 Expenses in connection with authorized out-of-town travel; long-distance
communications; and fees paid for securing approval of authorities having jurisdiction over
the Project. Expenses for automobile travel during the perfonnance of basic services shall
be considered incidental. For private automobile travel beyond perfonnance of basic
services, mileage will be reimbursed at $O.31/mile.
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5.4.2 Expense of reproductions, postage and handling of Drawings, Specifications and
other documents, photographic materials and developing expense, long~istance phone
calls, and faxes.
5.4.3 If authorized in advance by the OWNER, expense of overtime work requiring higher
than regular rates.
5.4.4 Expense of renderings, models and mock-ups requested by the OWNER.
5.4.5 Expense of additional insurance coverage or limits, including professional liability
insurance, requested by the OWNER in excess of that normally carried by the
ARCHITECT and ARCHITECT's consultants.
5.5 The following table of Standard Office Billing Rates shall be in effect where
applicable under paragraph 5.1.2 and 5.1.2.1 of this Agreement:
Principals
Project Manager
Interior Designers
Project Architects
Professional Staff
Secretarial Staff
$1001hr
$100lhr
$801hr
$651hr
$65/hr
$25/hr
If requested by OWNER, the ARCHITECT will submit a list of employees,
their appropriate title and billing rates prior to authorization of services that will be
compensated by the Standard Office Billing Rates in paragraph 5.5.
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SECTION 6 - CONSTRUCTION COST AND OPINIONS OF COST
6.1 Construction Cost
The construction cost of the entire Project (herein referred to as
"Construction Cost") means the total cost to OWNER of those portions of the entire Project
designed and specified by ARCHITECT, but it will not include ARCHITECTs
compensation and expenses, the cost of land, rights-of-way, or compensation for or
damages to properties, nor will it include OWNER's legal, accounting, insurance
counseling or auditing services, or interest and financing charges incurred in connection
with the Project or the cost of other services to be provided by others to OWNER pursuant
to paragraphs 3.7 through 3.11, inclusive. (Construction Cost is one of the items
comprising Total Project Costs which is defined in paragraph 1.2.4.)
6.2 Opinions of Cost
6.2.1 Since the ARCHITECT has no control over the cost of labor, materials, equipment
or services furnished by others, or over the Contractor(s)' methods of detennining prices,
or over competitive bidding or market conditions, ARCHITECTs best judgment as an
experienced and qualified professional, familiar with the construction industry; but
ARCHITECT cannot and does not guarantee that proposals, bids or actual Total Project or
Construction Costs will not vary from opinions of probable cost prepared by ARCHITECT.
If prior to the Bidding or Negotiating Phase OWNER wishes greater assurance as to Total
Project or Construction Costs, OWNER shall employ an independent cost estimator as
provided in paragraph 3.9.
6.2.2 If a Construction Cost limit is established by written agreement between OWNER
and ARCHITECT and specifically set forth in this Agreement as a condition thereto, the
following will apply:
6.2.2.1 The acceptance by OWNER at any time during the Basic Services of a revised
opinion of probable Total Project or Construction Costs in excess of the then established
cost limit will constitute a corresponding revision in the Construction Cost limit to the extent
indicated in such revised opinion.
6.2.2.2Any Construction Cost limit so established will include a contingency of five oercent
(5%) unless another amount is agreed upon in writing.
6.2.2.3ARCHITECT will be pennitted to detennine what types of materials, equipment and
component systems are to be included in the Drawings and Specifications and to make
reasonable adjustments in the general scope, extent and character of the Project to bring it
within the cost limit.
6.2.2.41f the Bidding or Negotiating Phase has not commenced within six months after
completion of the Final Design Phase, the established Construction Cost limit will not be
binding on ARCHITECT, and OWNER shall consent to an adjustment in such cost limit
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commensurate with any applicable change in the general level of prices in the construction
industry between the date of completion of the Final Design Phase and the date on which
proposals or bids are sought.
6.2.2.51f the lowest bona fide proposal or bid exceeds the established Construdion Cost
limit, OWNER shall (1) give written approval to increase such cost limit, (2) authorize
negotiating or rebidding the Projed within sixty (60) days, or (3) cooperate in revising the
Project's general scope, extent or charader to the extent consistent with the Project's
requirements and with sound engineering/architectural pradices. In the case of (3),
ARCHITECT shall modify the Contrad Documents as necessary to bring the Construdion
Cost within the cost limit. No compensation will be made for services in making such
modifications per oaragraph 5.1.1.2. The providing of such service will be the limit of
ARCHITECTs responsibility in this regard and, having done so, ARCHITECT shall be
entitled to payment for services in accordance with this Agreement and will not otherwise
be liable for damages attributable to the lowest bona fide proposal or bid exceeding the
established Construction Cost.
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SECTION 7 - GENERAL CONSIDERATION
7.1 Termination.
This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon thirty (30) days prior
written notice to the other party in the event of substantial failure by the other party to fulfill
its obligations under this Agreement through no fault of the terminating party.
7.2 Reuse of Documents.
All documents including Drawings and Specifications prepared or furnished by
ARCHITECT (and ARCHITECrs independent professional associates and consultants)
pursuant to this Agreement are instruments of service in respect of the Project. The
ownership and property interest therein shall be granted to the OWNER when the Project
is completed. ARCHITECT shall supply a set of reproducible record drawings for the
OWNER in accordance with Section 1.3.6. OWNER may make and retain copies for
information and reference in connection with the use and occupancy of the Project by
OWNER and others; however, such documents are not intended or represented to be
suitable for reuse by OWNER or others on extensions of the Project or on any other
project. Any reuse by OWNER without written v~rification or adaptation by ARCHITECT
for the specific purpose intended will be at OWNER's sole risk and without liability or legal
exposure to ARCHITECT, or to ARCHITECrs independent professional associates or
consultants, and OWNER shall indemnify and hold harmless ARCHITECT and
ARCHITECrs independent professional associates and consultants from all claims,
damages, losses and expenses including attorneys' fees arising out of or resulting
therefrom. Any such verification or adaptation will entitle ARCHITECT to further
compensation at rates to be agreed upon by OWNER and ARCHITECT.
7.3 Insurance
During term of this agreement, ARCHITECT shall maintain levels of
insurance as desaibed in Exhibit D.
7.3.1 ARCHITECT shall procure and maintain insurance for protection from claims under
worker's compensation acts, claims for damages because of bodily injury, sickness or
disease or death of any and all employees or of any person other than such employees,
and from claims or damages because of injury to or destruction of property including loss
of use resulting therefrom.
7.4 Controlling Law
This Agreement is to be governed by the law of the principal place of business of OWNER.
7.5 Successors and Assigns
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7.5.1 OWNER and ARCHITECT each is hereby bound and the partners, successors,
executors, administrators and legal representatives of OWNER and ARCHITECT (and to
the extent pennitted by paragraph 7.5.2 the assigns of OWNER and ARCHITECT) are
hereby bound to the other party to this Agreement and to the partners, successors,
executors, administrators and legal representatives (and said assigns) of such other party,
in respect of all covenants, agreements and obligations of this Agreement.
7.5.2 Neither OWNER nor ARCHITECT shall assign, sublet or transfer any rights under
or interest in (including, but without limitation, moneys that may become due or moneys
that are due) this Agreement without the written consent of the other, except to the extent
that any assignment, subletting or transfer is mandated by law or the effed 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 ARCHITECT from employing such independent professional associates and
consultants, as ARCHITECT may deem appropriate to assist in the perfonnance of basic
services hereunder.
7.5.3 Nothing under this agreement shall be construed to give any rights or benefits in
this Agreement to anyone other than OWNER and ARCHITECT, and all duties and
responsibilities undertaken pursuant to this Agreement will be for the sole and exclusive
benefit of OWNER and ARCHITECT and not for the benefit of any other party.
7.6 Dispute Resolution
The parties will attempt in good faith to resolve any controversy or claim arising out of or
relating to this agreement promptly by negotiation between senior executives of the parties
who have authority to settle the controversy.
The disputing party shall give the other party written notice of the dispute. Within ten days
after receipt of said notice, the receiving party shall subm it to the other a written response.
The notice and response shall include (a) a statement of each party's position and a
summary of the evidence and arguments supporting its position, and (b) the name and title
of the executive who will represent that party. The executive shall meet at a mutually
acceptable time and place within twenty days of the date of the disputing party's notice
and thereafter as often as they reasonably deem necessary to exchange relevant
infonnation and to attempt to resolve the dispute.
If the controversy or claim has not been resolved within thirty days of the meeting of the
senior executives, the parties shall endeavor to settle the dispute by mediation under the
Center for Public Resources Model Procedure for Mediation of Business Disputes or
pursue amicable tennination.
If the matter has not been resolved pursuant to the aforesaid mediation procedure within
sixty days of the commencement of such procedure, (which period may be extended by
mutual agreement), or if either party will not participate in such procedure, the parties shall
pursue amicable tennination.
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SECTION 8 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS. EXHIBITS AND SCHEDULES
8.1 This Agreement is subject to the following special provisions.
8.2 The following Exhibits are attached to and made a part of this Agreement:
8.2.1 Exhibit A "Further Descriptions of Basic Services and Related Matters" consisting of
3 pages.
8.2.2 Exhibit B "Duties, Responsibilities and Limitations of Authority of Resident Project
Representative" consists of 5 pages.
8.2.3 Exhibit C "Project Organizational Chart and Communication" consists of 1 page.
8.2.4 Exhibit D "Insurance" consists of 1 page.
8.3 This Agreement (consisting of 36 pages) together with the Exhibits and
schedules identified above constitutes the entire agreement between OWNER and
ARCHITECT and supersedes all prior written or oral understandings. This Agreement and
said Exhibits and schedules may only be amended, supplemented, modified or cancelled
by a duly executed written instrument
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have made and executed this Agreement as
of the day and year first above written.
OWNER:
CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
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City Manager
ARCHITECT:
Robert W. McKinney AlA 1
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ATTEST
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City Secretary
(SEAL)
AP~ AS TO FORM;
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EXHIBIT A
FURTHER DESCRlPll0N OF ARCHITECT
BASIC SERVICES AND RELATED MATTERS
EXHIBIT A TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND ARCHITECT
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, dated
April 26, 1999
1. This is an exhibit attached to, made a part of and incorporated by reference into the
Agreement made on April 26, 1999, between the City of La Porte (OWNER) and Robert
W. McKinney AlA (ARCHITECT) providing for professional services. The Basic Services
of ARCHITECT as desaibed in Section 1 of the Agreement are amended or
supplemented as indicated below and the time periods for the performance of certain
services as indicated in Section 4 of the Agreement are stipulated as indicated below.
2. During the Schematic Design Phase ARCHITECT shall:
a. Prepare drawing backgrounds and consolidate city building archive
information.
b. Provide document sets to OWNER as outlined in paragraph 1.2.4.
c. Attend 2 meeting(s) with City staff to discuss progress and direction
of the work. After the meeting ARCHITECT shall circulate for
approval a set of minutes that outline the key topics discussed and
any decisions, directions, etc. agreed upon by OWNER and
ARCHITECT.
The Schematic Design Phase will be completed and documents submitted within 45 days
following written authorization from OWNER to ARCHITECT to proceed with that phase of
services.
3. During the Design Development Phase ARCHITECT shall:
a. Provide document sets to OWNER as outlined in paragraph 1.3.5.
b. Attend L meeting(s) with City staff to discuss progress and direction
. of the work. After each meeting ARCHITECT shall circulate for
approval a set of minutes that outline the key topics discussed and
any decisions, directions, etc. agreed upon by OWNER and
ARCHITECT.
c. The Architect will be responsible for filing applications for permits with
or obtaining approvals of such governmental authorities as have
jurisdiction to approve the design of the project.
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The Design Development Phase Services will be completed and Contract Documents and
ARCHITECTs opinion of costs submitted within 75 days following written authorization
from OWNER to ARCHITECT to proceed with that phase of services.
4. During the Construction Documents Phase ARCHITECT shall:
Prepare construction documents ready for bidding, including the following tasks:
a. Construction drawings will be prepared at appropriate scale and
include:
Cover Sheet/Area Maps
Location Plans/Sheet Indicators
Final Site Plan
Mechanical Plans and Elevations
Final Electrical and Instrumentation
Detail Sheets
b. Concurrent with the development of design drawings, the
ARCHITECT will develop contract documents and specifications.
Final specifications will be presented to OWNER for approval.
c. Attend ~ meeting(s) with City staff to discuss project and direction of
the work. After each meeting ARCHITECT shall circulate for
approval a set of minutes that outline the key topics discussed and
any decisions, directions, etc. agreed upon by OWNER and
ARCHITECT.
d. Make formal submittal of Drawings, Specifications and Contract
Documents for the OWNER's review at the following completion
stages:
Interim
Pre-Final
Final
- 50 % of Detailed Design provide 2 set.
- 90 % of Detailed Design provide 3 sets.
- 100% of Detailed Design provide 5 sets.
e. The ARCHITECT will develop a final '70tal Probable cost"
estimate.
f. Provide document sets to OWNER as outlined in
Paragraph 1.4.5.
The Construction Document Phase Services will be completed and the Report
submitted within 135 calendar days following written authorization from OWNER
to ARCHITECT to proceed with that phase of services.
5. During the Bidding or Negotiating Phase ARCHITECT shall:
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a. Assist OWNER in conducting the prebid conferences and
prequalification of bidders as required by City of La Porte Ordinance
No. 1476-A
Ordinance 1476-A requires all Contractors desiring to bid on
construction projects having an estimated construction cost of greater
than $300,000, must pre-qualify by filing a satisfactory Contractors
Statement. The Contractor's Statement requires the filing of both a
Financial Statement and an Equipment and Experience Statement.
The ARCHITECT shall review the Equipment and Experience
Statements submitted by the Contractor, check references and
prepare a written report and recommendation based on their findings.
The ARCHITECT shall not be responsible for evaluating the financial
statement submitted by Contractors.
The Bidding or Negotiating Phase Services will be completed per terms of paragraph 4.6.
6. During the Construction Phase ARCHITECT shall:
a. During the Construction Phase, the ARCHITECT shall make
visits to the site at intervals appropriate to the various stages
of construction. After contractor has submitted construction
schedules, the OWNER and ARCHITECT will mutually agree
on key stages of construction that will warrant and require
visits by ARCHITECT. However, the total visits to site by the
ARCHITECT shall average 1 oar two weeks over the term of
construction.
The Construction Phase Services will be completed per tenns of paragraph 4.7.
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EXHIBIT B
A USTlNG OF THE DUTIES, RESPONSIBIUTlES AND
UMITATlONS OF AUTHORITY OF THE RESIDENT PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE
EXHIBIT B TO AGREEMENT BElWEEN OWNER AND ARCHITECT
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, dated
April 26, 1999
This is an Exhibit attached to, made a part of and incorporated by reference with the
Agreement made on April 26, 1999, between The City of La Porte, Texas (OWNER) and
Robert W. McKinney AlA (ARCHITECT) providing for professional services.
ARCHITECT or OWNER may furnish a Resident Project Representative (RPR),
assistants and other field staff to assist ARCHITECT in observing perfonnance of the work
of Contractor.
Through more extensive on-site observations of the work in progress and field
checks of materials and equipment by the RPR and assistants, ARCHITECT shall
endeavor to provide further protection for OWNER against defects and deficiencies in the
work of CONTRACTOR; but, the furnishing of such services will not make ARCHITECT
responsible for or give ARCHITECT control over construction means. methods,
techniques. sequences or procedures or for safety precautions or programs, or
responsibility for CONTRACTOR's failure to perform the Work in accordance with the
Contract Documents and in particular the specific limitations set forth in paragraph 1.6 of
the Agreement are applicable.
The duties and responsibilities of the RPR are limited to those of ARCHITECT in
ARCHITECrs agreement with the OWNER and in the construction Contract Documents,
and are further limited and described as follows:
A General
RPR is ARCHITECrs agent at the site. will act as directed by and under the
supervision of ARCHITECT, and will confer with ARCHITECT regarding RPR's actions.
RPR's dealings in matters pertaining to the on-site work shall in general be with
ARCHITECT and CONTRACTOR keeping OWNER advised as necessary. RPR's
dealings with subcontractors shall only be through or with the full knowledge and approval
of CONTRACTOR. RPR shall generally communicate with OWNER with the knowledge
of and under the direction of ARCHITECT.
B. Duties and Responsibilities of RPR
1. Schedules:
Review the progress schedule, schedule of Shop Drawing submittals
and schedule of values prepared by CONTRACTOR and consult with
ARCHITECT concerning acceptability.
2. Conferences and Meetings:
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Attend meetings with CONTRACTOR, such as preconstrudion
conferences, progress meetings, job conferences and other project-
related meetings, and prepare and circulate copies of minutes
thereof.
3. Liaison:
a. Serve as ARCHITECTs liaison with CONTRACTOR, working
principally through CONTRACTOR's superintendent and assist in
understanding the intent of the Contract Documents; and assist
ARCHITECT in serving as OWNER's liaison with CONTRACTOR
when CONTRACTOR's operations affect OWNER's on-site
operations.
b. Assist in obtaining from OWNER additional details or information,
when required for proper execution of the Work.
4. Shop Drawings and Samples:
a. Record date of receipt of Shop Drawings and samples.
b. Receive samples that are furnished at the site by CONTRACTOR,
and notify ARCHITECT of availability of samples for examination.
c. Advise ARCHITECT and CONTRACTOR of the commencement
of any Work requiring a Shop Drawing or sample if the submittal
has not been approved by ARCHITECT.
5. Review of Work, Rejection of Defective Work, Inspections and Tests:
a. Conduct on-site observations of the Work in progress to assist
ARCHITECT in determining if the Work is in general proceeding in
accordance with the Contrad Documents.
b. Report to ARCHITECT whenever RPR believes that any Work is
unsatisfactory, faulty or defective or does not conform to the
Contract Documents, or has been damaged, or does not need the
requirements of any inspection, test or approval required to be
made; and advise ARCHITECT of Work the RPR believes should
be corrected or rejected or should be uncovered for observation,
or requires special testing, inspection or approval.
c. Verify that tests, equipment and systems startups and operating
and maintenance training are conducted in the presence of
appropriate personnel, and that CONTRACTOR maintains
adequate records thereof; and observe, record and report to
ARCHITECT appropriate details relative to the test procedures
and startups.
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d. Accompany visiting inspectors representing public or other
agencies having jurisdiction over the Project, record the results of
these inspections and report to ARCHITECT.
6. Interpretation of Contract Documents:
Report to ARCHITECT when clarifications and interpretations of the
Contract Documents are needed and transmit to CONTRACTOR
clarifications and interpretations as issued by ARCHITECT.
7. Modifications:
Consider and evaluate CONTRACTOR's suggestions for
modifications in Drawings or Specifications and report with
RPR's recommendations to ARCHITECT. Transmit to
CONTRACTOR decisions as issued by ARCHITECT.
8.
Records:
a.
Maintain at the job site orderly files for correspondence, report
of job conferences, Shop Drawings and samples,
reproductions of original Contract Documents including all
Work Directive Changes, Addenda, Change Orders, Field
Orders, additional Drawings issued subsequent to the
execution of the Contract, ARCHITECTs clarifications and
interpretations of the Contract Documents, progress reports,
and other Project related documents.
b. Keep a diary or log book, recording CONTRACTOR hours on
the job site, weather conditions, data relative to questions of
Work Directive, Change Orders or changed conditions, list of
job site visitors, daily activities, decisions, observations in
general, and specific observations in more detail as in the
case of observing test procedures; and send copies to
ARCHITECT.
c. Record names, addresses and telephone numbers of all
CONTRACTORS, subcontractors and major suppliers of
materials and equipment.
9. Reports:
a. Furnish ARCHITECT periodic reports as required of progress
schedule and schedule of Shop Drawing and sample
submittals.
b. Consult with ARCHITECT in advance of scheduled major
tests, inspections or start of important phases of the Work.
c. Draft proposed Change Orders and Work Directive Changes,
obtaining backup material from CONTRACTOR and
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recommend to ARCHITECT Change Orders, WorK Directive
Changes, and Field Orders.
d. Report immediately to ARCHITECT and OWNER upon the
occurrence of any accident.
10. Payment Requests:
Review applications for payment with CONTRACTOR for compliance
with the established procedure for their submission and forward with
recommendations to ARCHITECT, noting particularly the relationship
of the payment requested to the schedule of values, WorK completed,
and materials and equipment delivered at the site but not
incorporated in the Work.
11. Certificates, Maintenance and Operation Manuals:
During the course of the WorK, verify that certificates, maintenance
and operation manuals and other data required to be assembled and
furnished by CONTRACTOR are applicable to the items actually
installed and in accordance with the Contract Documents, and have
this material delivered to ARCHITECT for review and forwarding to
OWNER prior to final payment for the Work.
12. Completion:
a. Before ARCHITECT issues a Certificate of Substantial
Completion, submit to CONTRACTOR a list of observed items
requiring completion or correction.
b. Conduct final inspection in the company of ARCHITECT,
OWNER, and CONTRACTOR and prepare a final list of items
to be completed or corrected.
C. Observe that all items on final list have been completed or
corrected and make recommendations to ARCHITECT
concerning acceptance.
C. Umitations of Authority
Resident Project Representative:
1. Shall not authorize any deviation from the Contract Documents or
substitution of materials or equipment, unless authorized by ARCHITECT.
2. Shall not exceed limitations of ARCHITECTs authority as set forth in the
Agreement or the Contract Documents.
3. Shall not undertake any of the responsibilities of CONTRACTOR,
subcontractors or CONTRACTOR's superintendent.
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4. Shall not advise on, issue directions relative to or assume control over any
aspect of the means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures of
construction unless such advice or directions are specifically required by the
Contract Documents.
5. Shall not advise on, issue directions regarding, or assume control over
safety precautions and programs in connection with the Work.
6. Shall not accept Shop Drawing or sample submittals from anyone other then
CONTRACTOR.
7. Shall not authorize OWNER to occupy the Project in whole or in part.
8. Shall not participate in specialized field or laboratory tests or inspections
conducted by others except as specifically authorized by ARCHITECT.
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EXHIBIT C
COMMUNICATION
EXHIBIT C TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND ARCHITECT
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, dated
April 26, 1999
All correspondence shall include City of La Porte Project No. 99-2206. All correspondence
regarding this Agreement for Professional Services and fee invoicing from ARCHITECT to
OWNER shall be addressed as follows:
City of La Porte
Attention: John Joems, Assistant City Manager
PO Box 1115
La Porte, TX 77572-1115
Delivery Address:
604 West F airmont Parkway
La Porte, TX 77571
Deliveries related to project design and construction shall be sent to:
City of La Porte
Attention: Doug Kneupper, PE, Planning Director
604 West Fairmont Parkway
La Porte, TX 77571
All correspondence from OWNER to ARCHITECT shall be addressed to:
Robert W. McKinney AlA
Attention: Robert McKinney
6575 West Loop South, Suite 300
Bellaire, Texas 77401
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EXHIBIT 0
INSURANCE
EXHIBIT 0 TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND ARCHITECT
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, dated
April 26, 1999
This is an exhibit attached to, made a part of and incorporated by reference into the
Agreement made on April 26, 1999, between the City of La Porte (Owner) and
Robert W. McKinney AlA (Architect) providing for professional services.
Section 7.3 of the Agreement is amended and supplemented to include the
following agreement of the parties:
The limits of liability for the insurance required by paragraph 7.3 of the Agreement
are as follows:
By Archited:
1. Worker's Compensation Statutory
2. Employer's Liability $1,000,000
3. General Liability
General Aggregate $500,000
Each Occurrence (Bodily Injury
and Property Damage) $1,000,000
4. Excess Umbrella Liability
General Aggregate $500,000
5. Automobile Liability $500,000
6. Professional.Liability
Each Occurrence $250,000
Aggregate $500,000
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