R2007-020 2007-02-12
RESOLUTION NO. R2007-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH FREESE-NICHOLS, INC. FOR
ENGINEERING SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH WATER AND SEWER
IMPACT FEE STUDY UPDATE.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. That certain contract by and between the City of Pearland and Freese-
Nichols, Inc., a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof for
all purposes, is hereby authorized and approved.
Section 2. That the City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to execute
and the City Secretary to attest a contract with Freese-Nichols, Inc., for engineering
services associated with the Water and Sewer Impact Fee Study Update.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this the 1ih day of February, A.D., 2007.
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TOM REID
MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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D RRIN M. COKER '
CITY ATTORNEY
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File No. 07 -0009
CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
THIS CONTRACT is entered into on r:e.h~' ~ , 2007 by and between the
City of Pearl and C'CITY") and Freese and Nichols, Inc.("CONSULTANT").
The CITY engages the CONSULT ANT to perform professional services for a project known and
described as 2007 Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Study Update ("PROJECTIl).
SECTION I - SERVICES OF THE CONSULTANT
The CONSULTANT shall perform the following professional services to CITY standards and in
accordance with the degree of care and skill that a professional in Texas would exercise under
the same or similar circumstances:
A. The CONSULTANT shall provide engineering services in connection with the
2007 Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Study Update. See Exhibit A, attached,
for a detailed SCOPE OF WORK and PROJECT schedule. The PROJECT
schedule shall be submitted in digital and hard copy form in the Microsoft Project
for Windows format.
B. The CONSULTANT shall prepare and submit a detailed opinion of estimated cost
of the PROJECT.
C. The CONSULTANT acknowledges that the CITY (through its employee
handbook) considers the following to be misconduct that is grounds for
termination of a CITY employee: Any fraud, forgery, misappropriation of funds,
receiving payment for services not performed or for hours not worked,
mishandling or untruthful reporting of money transactions, destruction of assets,
embezzlement, accepting materials of value from vendors, or consultants, and/or
collecting reimbursement of expenses made for the benefit of the CITY. The
CONSULTANT agrees that it will not, directly or indirectly; encourage a CITY
employee to engage in such misconduct.
D. The CONSULTANT shall submit all final construction documents in both hard
copy and electronic format. Plans shall be AutoCAD compatible and all other
documents shall be Microsoft Office compatible. The software version used shall
be compatible to CUlTent CITY standards. Other support documents, for example,
structural calculations, drainage repolts and geotechnical repOlis, shall be
submitted in hard copy only. All Record Drawings electronic files shall be
submitted to the CITY in TIF fOlmat.
E. The CONSULTANT recognizes that all drawings, special provisions, field survey
notes, reports, estimates and any and all other documents or work product
generated by the CONSULTANT under the CONTRACT shall be delivered to the
CITY upon request, shall become subject to the Open Records Laws of this State.
F. The CONSULTANT shall procure and maintain for the duration of this
Agreement, insurance against claims for injuries to persons, damages to propeliy,
or any en'ors and omissions relating to the performance of any work by the
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CONSULTANT, its agents, employees or subcontractors under this Agreement,
as follows:
(1) Workers' Compensation as required by law.
(2) Professional Liability Insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000 in
the aggregate.
(3) Comprehensive General Liability and Prope11y Damage Insurance with
minimum limits of $1,000,000 for injury or death of anyone person,
$1,000,000 for each occurrence, and $1,000,000 for each occurrence of
damage to or destruction of property.
(4) Comprehensive Automobile and Truck Liability Insurance covering
owned, hired, and non~owned vehicles, with minimum limits of
$1,000,000 for injury or death of anyone person, $1,000,000 for each
OCClUl'ence, and $1,000,000 for propeliy damage.
The CONSULTANT shall include the CITY as an additional insured under the
policies, with the exception of the Professional Liability Insurance and Workers'
Compensation. Certificates of Insurance and endorsements shall be furnished to
the CITY before work commences, Each insurance policy shall be endorsed to
state that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, and/or reduced in
coverage or in limits ("Change in Coverage") except with prior written consent of
the CITY and only after the CITY has been provided with written notice of such
Change in Coverage, such notice to be sent to the CITY either by hand delivery to
the City Manager or by certified mail, return receipt requested, and received by
the City no fewer than thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of such Change
in Coverage. Prior to commencing services under this CONTRACT,
CONSULTANT shall furnish CITY with Certificates of Insurance, or formal
endorsements as required by this CONTRACT, issued by CONSULTANT'S
insurer(s), as evidence that policies providing the required coverage, conditions,
and limits required by this CONTRACT are in full force and effect.
G. The CONSULTANT shall indemnify and hold the CITY, its officers, agents, and
employees, halmless fi'om any claim, loss, damage, suit, and liability of every
kind for which CONSULTANT is legally liable, including all expenses of
litigation, court costs, and attorney's fees, for injury to or death of any person, for
damage to any property, or en'oI's in design, any of which are caused by the
negligent act or omission of the CONSULTANT, his officers, employees, agents,
or subcontractors under this CONTRACT.
H. All parties intend that the CONSULTANT, in perfonning services pursuant to this
CONTRACT, shall act as an independent contractor and shall have control of its
own work and the manner in which it is perfOlmed. The CONSULTANT is not to
be considered an agent or employee of the CITY.
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SECTION II - PERIOD OF SERVICE
This CONTRACT will be binding upon execution and end upon submittal of final Report.
SECTION III - CONSULTANT'S COMPENSATION
A. The method of payment for this CONTRACT is hourly not to exceed rate. Total
compensation for the services performed shall not exceed $62,275.
B. The CITY shall pay the CONSULTANT in installments based upon monthly
progress reports and detailed invoices submitted by the CONSULTANT subject
to the following limitations:
1. Prior to approval of the preliminary design <- % plans), payments to
the CONSULTANT shall not exceed _ % of the total CONTRACT
amount. Not applicable to this CONTRACT.
2. Prior to approval of the final design documents, payments to the
CONSULTANTS shall not exceed _ % of the total CONTRACT
amount. The final approval and payment will be made within a reasonable
period of time regardless of the project construction schedule. Not
applicable to this CONTRACT.
3. If the scope of work of this CONTRACT includes the preparation of
studies, design concepts, or other investigations, progress payments shall
not exceed 95% of the total CONTRACT amount prior to submittal of the
final report deIiverables.
C. The CITY shall make payments to the CONSULTANT within thhiy (30) days
after receipt and approval of a detailed invoice. Invoices shall be submitted on a
monthly basis.
SECTION IV - THE CITY'S RESPONSIBILITIES
A. The CITY shall designate a project manager during the term ofthis CONTRACT.
The project manager has the authority to administer this CONTRACT and shall
monitor compliance with all terms and conditions stated herein. All requests for
information from or a decision by the CITY on any aspect of the work shall be
directed to the project manager.
B. The CITY shall review submittals by the CONSULTANT and provide prompt
response to questions and rendering of decisions pertaining thereto, to minimize
delay in the progress of the CONSULTANT'S work. The CITY will keep the
CONSULTANT advised concerning the progress of the CITY'S review of the
work. The CONSULTANT agrees that the CITY'S inspection, review,
acceptance or approval of CONSULTANT'S work shall not relieve
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CONSULTANT'S responsibility for en-ors or omissions of the CONSULTANT or
its sub-consuItant(s) or in any way affect the CONSULTANT's status as an
independent contractor of the CITY.
SECTION V - TERMINATION
A. The CITY, at its sole discretion, may telminate this CONTRACT for any reason-
w with or without cause -- by delivering written notice to CONSULTANT
personally or by certified mail at 2010 East Broadway, Pearland, Texas 77581.
Immediately after receiving such written notice, the CONSULTANT shall
discontinue providing the services under this CONTRACT.
B. If this CONTRACT is terminated, CONSULTANT shall deliver to the CITY all
drawings, special provisions, field survey notes, reports, estimates and any and all
other documents or work product generated by the CONSULTANT under the
CONTRACT, entirely or partially completed, together with all unused materials
supplied by the CITY on or before the 15th day following termination of the
CONTRACT.
C. In the event of such termination, the CONSULTANT shall be paid for services
perfOlmed prior to receipt of the written notice of termination. The CITY shall
make final payment within sixty (60) days after the CONSULTANT has delivered
to the CITY a detailed invoice for services rendered and the documents or work
product generated by the CONSULTANT under the CONTRACT.
D. If the remuneration scheduled under this contract is based upon a fixed fee or
definitely ascertainable sum, the pOltion of such sum payable shall be
proportionate to the percentage of services completed by the CONSULTANT
based upon the scope of work.
E. In the event this CONTRACT is terminated, the CITY shall have the option of
completing the work, or entering into a CONTRACT with another party for the
completion of the work.
F. If the CITY terminates this CONTRACT for cause and/or if the CONTRACTOR
breaches any provision of this CONTRACT, then the CITY shall have all rights
and remedies in law and/or equity against CONSULTANT. Venue for any action
or dispute arising out of or relating to this CONTRACT shall be in Brazoria
County, Texas. The laws of the State of Texas shall govern the terms of this
CONTRACT. The prevailing party in the action shall be entitled to recover its
actual damages with interest, attorney's fees, costs and expenses incuned in
connection with the dispute and/or action. CONSULTANT and CITY desire an
expeditious means to resolve any disputes that may arise between under this
CONTRACT. To accomplish this, the parties agree to mediation as follows: If a
dispute arises out of or relates to this CONTRACT, or the breach thereof, and if
the dispute cannot be settled through negotiation, then the parties agree first to try
in good faith, and before pursuing any legal remedies, to settle the dispute by
mediation of a third palty who will be selected by agreement of the parties.
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SECTION VI - ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This CONTRACT represents the entire agreement between the CITY and the CONSULTANT
and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or contracts, either written or oral. This
CONTRACT may be amended only by written instrument signed by both patties.
SECTION vn - COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES
The CONSULTANT affirms that he has not employed or retained any company or person, other
than a bona fide employee working for the CONSULTANT to solicit or secure this
CONTRACT, and that he has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a
bona fide employee, any fee, commission, percentage brokerage fee, gift, or any other
consideration, contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of the CONTRACT. For
breach or violation of this clause, the CITY may telminate this CONTRACT without liability,
and in its discretion, may deduct from the CONTRACT price or consideration, or otherwise
recover, the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage brokerage fee, gift, or contingent
fee that has been paid.
SECTION VIII- SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
This CONTRACT shall not be assignable except upon the written consent of the parties hereto.
The parties have executed this CONTRACT this 12th day of February, 2007.
C~EXAS ~
Bill Eisen, City Manager 2/12/07
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CONSULTANT
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ATTACHMENT SC
SCOPE OF SERVICES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF OWNER
ARTICLE I
FNI shall render the following professional services in connection with the development ofthe Project:
A. BASIC SERVICES:
1. Attend a preliminary conference with the OWNER to establish requirements and design
objectives and constraints for the Project and gather available data, maps and other information
pertinent to the Project from the OWNER. If necessary, the OWNER will arrange for access to
and make all provisions for FNI to enter upon public and private propelty as required to gather
information to perform services outlined below.
2. Discuss with and obtain from the OWNER current information On current city limits and maps,
land use, population, water and sewer connections, construction permits, etc.
3. Review and assess the effect of any new State Regulations on the preparation, review, and
approval procedures for the Project.
4. OWNER will conduct a 10-yr. and 20-yr. Market Study to update information on population,
demographics, school enrollments, employment, capital improvements, residential and
commercial growths, and land use. OWNER will provide to FNI a bound repolt to include as an
Attachment to the final Impact Fee Report. FNl will coordinate and review the Market Study
RepOlt. (See Additional Services)
5. Review and update the water consumption and wastewater treatment demand volumes per service
unit based on the information to be received from the OWNER for the past five (5) years.
6. Coordinate with OWNER to receive and review Land Use Assumption Map for inclusion in the
study update.
7. Update 2002 population and housing data, using City's database and Market Study, to get the
2007-2017 projections for development of impact fee rates.
8. Based on population and service unit 10-yr. and 20-yr. projections, update the Demand versus
Existing Water and Wastewater Plant Capacities analysis.
9. Update construction costs associated with the water and wastewater capital improvements
projects listed in the 2002 Study which have not been implemented.
10. With assistance fi'om the OWNER, receive and review comprehensive water and wastewater
modeling repOlts and obtain list of CIP projects listed in these rep0l1s and their associated
detailed costs. (see Additional Services)
11. With assistance from OWNER, identify from comprehensive water and wastewater planning
reports and other sources, a list of new water and wastewater projects that are impact fee eligible
projects and the OWNER intends to include them in the study update.
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12. Develop construction costs for other new projects.
13. Study Cllfrent service unit factors for possible modifications and/or addition of more
classifications.
14. Identify those project costs eligible for impact fee reimbursement and update the 2002 impact
fees for the City and Shadow Creek Ranch in accordance with current state law.
15. Attend one meeting with City Finance Department to coordinate to receive updated finance
charges on projects which in 2002 Update Report were included with their finance charges. (See
Additional Services)
16. Update the 2002 Water and Sewer Impact Fee Study including update for the Shadow Creek
Ranch.
17. Prepare and submit DRAFT Report for OWNER's review.
18. Assist the OWNER in preparation of Public Hearing Notification (cost of publication to be paid
by OWNER).
19. Assist the OWNER's staff at the Advisory Board meetings, City Council, and a public hearing.
20. Conduct five (5) periodic meetings with the OWNER's staffto discuss the progress ofthe project.
21. After incorporating the OWNER's comments, submit ten (10) copies of the bound Final Rep01t to
the OWNER.
B. ADDITIONAL SERVICES:
1. Additional meetings, coordination, and reviews, with City staff on Market Study RepOlt beyond
one meeting and RepOlt review (4 man hours).
2. Additional meetings and coordination with City's Water and Wastewater Systems Modeling
Consultants to obtain the necessary detailed costs for projects which are to be considered for the
Impact Fee update. If such detailed costs are not available from consultants, develop these costs.
3. Additional meetings and coordination with City finance staff associated with obtaining updates
011 financing charges on projects listed in 2002 Update Report or new projects which OWNER
desires to list in this manner.
ARTICLE II
TIME OF COMPLETION: FNI is authorized to commence work on the Project upon execution of this
AGREEMENT and agrees to complete the services called for in Article I so as to deliver a Final DRAFT
of the Report to the OWNER within (90) calendar days thereafter. An additional period of (60) calendar
days will be used to assist the OWNER during public hearing period, receiving and addressing final
comments, and submitting the Final RepOlt. OWNER will provide the Market Study Report within (45)
calendar days after FNI is authorized to commence work on the Project.
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IF FNI's services are delayed or suspended in whole or in part by OWNER for more than 90 days through
no fault ofFNI, FNI may be entitled to equitable adjustment of rates and amounts of compensation.
ARTICLE III
RESPONSffiILmES OF OWNER: OWNER shall pelform services as outlined in Section IV of the
contract between OWNER and Consultant and the items described in the Alticle I (Scope of Services) as
peltain to OWNER deliverables.
ARTICLE IV
DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES: FNI and OWNER designate the following representatives:
Owner's Designated Representative - (Doug Kneupper, 3519 Libelty Drive, Pearland, Texas 77581, (281)
652-1650)
FNI's Project Manager - (Mehran (Ron) Bavarian, P.E., 2010 East Broadway, Pearland, Texas 77581,
(281) 485-2404)
FNI's Accounting Representative - (Judy Blair, 2010 East Broadway, Pearland, Texas 77581, (281) 485-
2404)
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COMPENSATION
A. Not to Exceed: The total fee for Basic Services and Additional Services in Attachment SC shall
be computed on the basis of the Schedule of Charges but shall not exceed, $62,275. The
breakdown of charges is as follows:
1. BASIC SERVICES:
a. Project Meetings, Management, Analysis & Updating Report
$ 55,945
b. Misc. Expense Budget (Cost + 10%)
Subtotal, Basic Service Fee
$ 1.100
$ 57,045
2. ADDITIONAL SERVICES. AS NEEDED:
a. Additional meetings & coordination with City staff on Market
Study Report.
$ 1,110
b. Additional meetings & coordination with City's Water and
Wastewater Modeling Consultants & develop project costs.
$ 3,010
c. Additional meetings & coordination with City's Finance
Dep81tl1lent on projects finance charges.
Subtotal, Additional Service Fee
$ 1.110
$ 5,230
GRAND TOTAL
$ 62,275
If FNI sees the Scope of Services changing so that additional services are needed other than those
listed in Scope of Services, FNI will notify OWNER for OWNER's approval before proceeding.
Additional services shall be computed based on the Schedule of Charges. Statements for services
shall not be submitted more frequently than monthly.
B. Schedule of Cbarl!es:
(See Attached)
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Freese
and N i c h 0 ls, Inc. Engineers
Environmental Scientists
Architects
2010 East Broadway Pearland, TX 77581-5502 281/485-2404 281/485-4322 fax www.freese.com
SCHEDULE OF CHARGES
POSITION
HOURLY
RATE
PRINCIPAL OF FIRM
OFFICE MANAGER
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
PROJECT MANAGER
PROJECT ENGINEER
DESIGN ENGINEER
GIS TECH
SR. CAD DESIGNER
CADTECH
RESIDENT CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR
CONTRACT/OPERATIONS ANAL YST
WORD PROCESSING/SECRETARIAL
$215
$185
$155
$125
$100
$ 90
$ 65
$ 65
$ 60
$ 75
$ 80
$ 65
The ranges and individual salaries will be adjusted annually.
EXPENSES
Plottin I!
Bond
Color
Vellum
Mylar
$ 2.50 per plot
$ 5.75 per plot
$ 5.00 per plot
$10.00 per plot
Pl"intin{!
BluelineslBlacklines
Offset and Xerox Copies
Black & White
Black & White
Color
Color
Binding
$0.13 per square foot
$0.10 per single sided copy
$0.20 per double sided copy
$0.50 per single sided copy
$1.00 per double sided copy
$5.75 per book
COJDnuter and CAD
PC & CAD Stations $ 10.00 per hour
Mileal!e
$.53 per mile
OTHER DIRECT EXPENSES
Other direct expenses are reimbursed at actual cost times multiplier of 1.10. They include outside printing and
reproduction expense, communication expense, travel, transpol1ation and subsistence away from Pearland and other
miscellaneous expenses directly related to the work, including costs of laboratory analysis, tests, and other work
required to be done by independent persons other than statfmembers.