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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-219 Contract - Hardey EngineeringCONSULTANT SERVICES CONTRACT Consultant services contract made on the date specified below in Recital A between the City and Consultant as follows: Recitals: A. The following information applies to this contract: CITY: CITY OF ASHLAND City Hall 20 E. Main St. Ashland, Oregon 97520 (541) 488-6002 FAX: (541) 488-5311 Date of this agreement: SEPTEBMER 8, 2003 Expires September 9, 2005 Consultant: Address: Telephone: FAX: HARDEY ENGINEERING & ASSOCIATES MEDFORD OR 97501 541/772-6880 541/772-9573 ¶ B: RFP date: Proposal date: JULY 25, 2003 AUGUST 13, 2003 ¶2.2. Contracting officer: PAULA BROWN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR ¶2.4. Project: GENERAL SURVEING SERVICES (SECONDARY SURVEYOR) ¶6. Consultant's representative: JOHN HARDEY, PE PLS ¶8.3. Contract amount: Dependant upon project assignment. B. On the date noted above, City issued a request for proposals (RFP) for consulting services needed by City for the project described above. Consultant submitted a proposal in response to the RFP on the date noted above. C. After reviewing Consultant's proposal and proposals submitted by other offerors... City selected Consultant to provide the services covered by the RFP. City and Consultant agree as follows: 1. Relationship between City and Consultant: Consultant accepts the relationship of trust and confidence established between Consultant and City by this contract. Consultant covenants with the City to perform services and duties in conformance to and consistent with the standards generally recognized as being employed by professionals of consultant's caliber in the locality of the project. Consultant further covenants to cooperate with City, City's representatives, contractors, and other interested parties in furthering the interests of City with respect to the project. In order to promote successful completion of the project in an expeditious and economical manner, Consultant shall provide professional consulting services for City in all phases of the project to which this contract applies, serve as City's professional consulting representative for the project, and give professional consultation and advice during the term of this contract. Consultant acknowledges that City is relying on consultant to provide professional consulting services in a manner that is consistent with the interests of City. 1 - RFP Contract G:\pub-wrks\eng\dept-admin\SURVEYOR\Hardey Survey Services\FY04 Hardey Survey Services Contract.doc 2. Definitions: Generally words, terms and phrases used in this contract shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the construction industry, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. As used in this contract: 2.1. "City" means the City of Ashland, Oregon. 2.2. "Contracting officer" means the person specified in Recital A above or that person's designee. 2.3. "Project" means the project described in Recital A. 2.4. "Work" or "Services" shall mean all labor, materials, plans, specifications, opinions, reports, and other consulting services and products which Consultant is required to provide under this contract. 3. Term: The term of this contract shall commence on the date specified in Recital A above and end on completion of all services required by this contract unless sooner terminated as provided in this contract. 4. Authority of contracting Officer: The contracting officer shall have the authority to act on behalf of City in the administration and interpretation of this contract. The contracting officer shall have complete authority to authorize services, transmit instructions, receive information, interpret and define City's policies and make other decisions with respect to Consultant's services. 5. Consultinq Services: Consultant shall provide services to City that are described in the RFP. 5.1. In connection with the services described in the RFP, Consultant shall: 5.1.1. Consult appropriate representatives of City to clarify and define City's requirements relative to the services. 5.1.2. Review available data relative to the services. 5.1.3. Identify data which is not available and is needed to fulfill the services, and act as City's representative in obtaining such data. 5.1.4. Prepare monthly progress reports to the contracting Officer on the status of services. 5.1.5. Cooperate with other consultants retained by City in the exchange of information needed for completion of the services and the project. 5.2. Consultant shall commence performance of services within five days after receiving written authorization from the contracting officer for work described in the RFP. Consultant shall perform the services as expeditiously as is consistent with professional skill and ca~'e and the orderly progress of the project. Upon request of City, Consultant shall submit for Cilly's approval, a schedule for the performance of work elements described in the RFP. Each schedule shall include allowance for periods of time required for City's review and approval of Consultant's services. Each schedule, approved by City, shall become a part of this contract. 5.3. Consultant shall perform the services as an independent contractor in accordance with generally accepted standards in Consultant's profession. Consultant shall be r,gsponsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy and the coordination of all services performed by Consultant. Consultant shall, without additional compensation, correct or revise an!/error or deficiencies in the services that are caused by Consultant's negligence. City's review, approval, acceptance of, or payment for, any of the services shall not be construed to waive any of City's rights under this contract or of any cause of action arising out of Consultant's services. In the event of any breach of this contract by Consultant or negligent performance of any of the services, City's cause of action against Consultant shall not be deemed to accrue until City discovers such breach or negligence, or should have, with reasonable diligence, discovered 2 - RFP Contract G:\pub-wrks\eng\dept-admin\SURVEYOR\Hardey Survey Services\FY04 Hardey Survey Services Contract.doc such breach or negligence. The preceding sentence shall not be construed, however, to allow City to prosecute an action against Consultant beyond the maximum time limitation !provided by Oregon law. 6. Assignment of Consultant's Personnel: 6.1. The services covered by this contract shall be rendered by, or under the supervision of the person specified in Recital A above, who shall act as Consultant's representative in all communications and transactions with City. 6.2. Consultant will endeavor to honor reasonable specific requests of City with regard to assignment of Consultant's employees to perform services if the requests are consistent with sound business and professional practices. 7. Responsibilities of City: 7.1. City will cooperate fully with Consultant to achieve the objectives of this contract. 7.2. City will provide information, documents, materials and services that are within the possession or control of City and are required by Consultant for performance of the services. 7.3. City will arrange for access to, and make all provisions for Consultant to enter upon, public and private property as required for Consultant to perform the services. 7.4. City will provide all permits necessary for completion of the project. 7.5. The contracting officer will act as liaison between City, Consultant, public agencies, and others involved in the project. 8. Payment: 8.1. City shall pay Consultant for services and reimburse Consultant for exp~gnses incurred by Consultant in performance of services in accordance with a payment schedule to be submitted by Consultant and accepted by City. No reimbursement will be made for ,expenses that are not specifically itemized in this payment schedule without prior approval by the contracting officer. 8.2. Consultant shall submit monthly invoices to City for Consultant's services within ten days after the end of the month covered by the invoice. 8.3. Total payments under this contract or any amendments shall not excee,d the sum specified in Recital A above. 9. Compliance with Law: 9.1. This contract will be governed by and construed in accordance with laws of the State of Oregon. Consultant shall promptly observe and comply with all present and future laws, orders, regulations, rules and ordinances of federal, state, City and city governments with respect to the services including, but not limited to, provisions of ORS 279.312, 279.314, 279.316 and 279.320. 9.2. Pursuant to ORS 279.316(2) any person employed by Consultant who I~erforms work under this contract shall be paid at least time and a half pay for all overtime in excess of 40 hours in any one week, except for persons who are excluded or exempt from overtime pay under ORS 653.010 to 653.261 or under 29 U.S.C. Sections 201 to 209. 9.3. Consultant is a "subject employer" as defined in ORS 656.005 and shalll comply with ORS 656.017. Prior to commencing any work, Consultant shall certify to City that Consultant has workers' compensation coverage required by ORS Chapter 656. If Consultant is a carrier insured employer, Consultant shall provide City with a certificate of insurance. If Consultant is a 3 - RFP Contract G:\pub-wrks\eng\dept-admin\SURVEYOR\Hardey Survey Services\FY04 Hardey Survey Services Contract.doc self-insured employer, Consultant shall provide City with a certification from the Oregon Department of Insurance and Finance as evidence of Consultant's status. 9.4. If the amount of this contract is $15,000 or more, Consultant is required to comply with chapter 3.12 of the Ashland Municipal Code by paying a living wage, as defined in this chapter, to all employees performing work under this contract and to any subcontractor who performs 50% or more of the service work under this contract. Consultant is also required to post the attached notice predominantly in areas where it will be seen by all employees. 10. Ownership of Documents: All documents prepared by Consultant pursuant to this contract shall be the property of City. To the extent permitted by law, City shall, within the limits of the Oregon Tort Claims Act, defend, indemnify and hold harmless Consultant, its consultants, agents and employees against all damages, claims, expenses and losses arising out of any reuse of plans, specifications and other documents prepared by Consultant without prior written authorization of Consultant. 11. Records: 11.1. Consultant shall develop and maintain complete books of account and other records on the services which are adequate for evaluating Consultant's performance. Consultant shall maintain records in such a manner as to provide a clear distinction between the expenditures and revenues related to the project and the expenditures and revenues related to Consultant's other business. 11.2. Consultant's books and records shall be made available for inspection by City at reasonable times, to verify Consultant's compliance with this contract. City shall have the right to request an audit of Consultant's books and records by a certified public accountant retained by City. 12. Indemnification: Consultant shall defend, indemnify and save City, its officers, a~gents, and employees harmless from any and all claims, actions, costs, judgments, damag,gs or other expenses resulting from injury to any person (including injury resulting in death,',) or damage to property (including loss or destruction), of whatsoever nature arising out of or incident to the negligent performance of this contract by Consultant (including but not limited to, the negligent acts or omissions of Consultant's employees, agents, and others designated by Consultant to perform work or services attendant to this contract). Consultant shall not be held responsible for any claims, actions, costs, judgments, damages or other expenses, directly and proximately caused by the negligence of City. 13. Insurance: 13.1. Consultant shall, at its own expense, at all times during the term of this contract, maintain in force: 13.1.1. A comprehensive general liability policy including coverage fl)r contractual liability for obligations assumed under this contract, blanket contractual liability, products and completed operations and owner's and contractor's protective insurance; 13.1.2. A professional errors and omissions liability policy; and 13.1.3. A comprehensive automobile liability policy including owned and non-owned automobiles. 13.2. The coverage under each liability insurance policy shall be equal to or greater than the limits for claims made under the Oregon Tort Claims Act with minimum coverage of 4 - RFP Contract G:\pub-wrks\eng\dept-admin\SURVEYOR\Hardey Survey Services\FY04 Hardey Survey Services Contract.doc $500,000 per occurrence (combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage claims) or $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $100,000 per occurrence for property damage. 13.3. Liability coverage shall be provided on an "occurrence" basis. "Claims made" coverage will not be acceptable, except for the coverage required by subsection 13.'1.2. 13.4. Certificates of insurance acceptable to the City shall be filed with City prior to the commencement of any work by Consultant. Each certificate shall state that coverage afforded under the policy cannot be cancelled or reduced in coverage cannot be made until at least 30 days prior written notice has been given to City. A certificate which states merely that the issuing company "will endeavor to mail" written notice is unacceptable. 14. Default: 14.1. There shall be a default under this contract if either party fails to perform any act or obligation required by this contract within ten days after the other party gives written notice specifying the nature of the breach with reasonable particularity. If the breach specified in the notice is of such a nature that it cannot be completely cured within the ten day period, no default shall occur if the party receiving the notice begins performance of the act or obligation within the ten day period and thereafter proceeds with reasonable diligence and in good faith to effect the remedy as soon as practicable. 14.2. Notwithstanding subsection 14.1, either party may declare a default by written notice to the other party, without allowing an opportunity to cure, if the other party repeatedly breaches the terms of this contract. 14.3. If a default occurs, the party injured by the default may elect to terminate this contract and pursue any equitable or legal rights and remedies available under Oregon law. All remedies shall be cumulative. 14.4. Any litigation arising out of this contract shall be conducted in Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for Jackson County. 15. Termination without Cause: 15.1. In addition to the right to terminate this contract under subsection 14.3, City may terminate by giving Consultant written notice sixty days prior to the termination date. 15.2. In addition to the right to terminate this contract under subsection 14.3. Consultant may complete such analyses and records as may be necessary to place its files in order and, where considered necessary to protect its professional reputation, to complete a report on the services performed to date of termination. 15.3. If City terminates the contract under subsection 15.2, Consultant shall be paid for all fees earned and costs incurred prior to the termination date. Consultant shall not be entitled to compensation for lost profits. 16. Notices: Any notice required to be given under this contract or any notice required to be given by law shall be in writing and may be given by personal delivery or by registered or certified mail, or by any other manner prescribed by law. 16.1. Notices to City shall be addressed to the contracting officer at the address provided for the City in Recital A above. 16.2. Notices to Consultant shall be addressed to the Consultant's representative at the address provided for the Consultant in Recital A above. 5 - RFP Contract G:\pub-wrks\eng\dept-admin\SURVEYOR\Hardey Survey Services\FY04 Hardey Survey Services Contract.doc 17. Assignment: City and Consultant and the respective successors, administrators, assigns and legal representatives of each are bound by this contract to the other party and to the partners, successors, administrators, assigns and legal representatives of the other party. Consultant shall not assign or subcontract Consultant's rights or obligations under this contract without prior written consent of City. Except as stated in this section, nothing in this contract shall be construed to give any rights or benefits to anyone other than City and Consultant. 6 - RFP Contract G:\pub-wrks\eng\dept-admin\SURVEYOR\Hardey Survey Services\FY04 Hardey Survey Services Contract.doc 18. Modification: No modification of this contract shall be valid unless in writing and signed by the parties. Consultant Fed.,ID # 93-1131782 CITY REVIEWED AS TO CONTENT BY: DL Tuneberg 9/15/03 By. I' '~ vv City Legal Counsel Date: Coding (for City use only) 7 - RFP Contract G:\pub-wrks\eng\dept-admin\SURVEYOR\Hardey Survey Services\FY04 Hardey Survey Services Contract.doc City of Ashland LIVING per hour effective Ju~e 30, 2003 (Increases annually every June 30 by the Consumer Price Index) For all hours worked under a service contract between their employer and the City of Ashland if the contract exceeds $15,713 or more. For all hours worked in a month if the employee spends 50% or more of the employee's time in that month working on a project or portion of business of their employer, if the employer has ten or more employees, and has received financial assistance for the project or business from the City of Ashland in excess of $15,713. If their employer is the City of Ashland including the Parks and Recreation Department. In calculating the living wage, employers may add the value of health care, retirem,~nt, 401K and IRS eligible cafeteri,3 plans (including childcare)benefits to the amount of wages re,ceived by the employee. Call the Ashland City Administrator's office at 541-488-6002 or write to the City Administrator, City Hall, 20 East Main Street, Ashland, OR 97520 or visit the city's website at vvww.ashland.or, us. Notice to Employers: This notice must be posted predominantly in areas where it will be seen by all employees. CITY OF -ASHLAND CITY OF ASHLAND 20 E MAIN ST. ASHLAND, OR 97520 (541) 488-5300 CiTY RECORDER'S COPY 9/30/2004 Page 1 / 1 PO Number 05450 VENDOR: 001718 HARDEY ENGINEERING & ASSOCIATE P O BOX 1625 MEDFORD, OR 97501 SHIP TO: Ashland Public Works (541 ) 488-5587 51 WINBURN WAY ASHLAND, OR 97520 FOB Point: Terms: Net 30 days Req. Del. Date: 9/8/2003 Special Inst: Req. No.' Dept.: PUBLIC WORKS Contact: Paula Brown - Engineering Confirming? Yes BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER Services Contract - 2 Year Contract RFP Completion Date: September 9, 2005 · . SUBTOTAL 5,000.00 BILL TO: Account Payable TAX 0.00 20 EAST MAIN ST FREIGHT 0.00 541-552-2028 A(I-II akin nD nT~on TOTAL 5,000.00 E 710.08.23.00.604130 5,000.00 ~,..~. Authorized Signature VENDOR COPY CITY OF -/kS H LAN D NOTICE OF TRANSMITTAl, TO: KARl OLSON PURCHASING DATE: PROJECT: JOB NO.: SUBJECT: SEPTEMBER 22, 2004 SURVEY CONTRACT PURCHASE ORDER THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE BEING SENT TO YOU: 1. Original contract for flexible survey services. 2. Requisition for Hardey Engineering & Associates Inc. ENCLOSED UNDER SEPARATE COVER REMARKS: Insurance certificate on file. COPIES TO' Department of Public Works Engineering Division~ By: James H. Olson "~Ttl ] Title: City Surveyor/P~j&WManager PUBLIC WORKS Tel: 541-488-5587 20 E. Main Street Fax: 541-488-6006 Ashland, Oregon 97520 TTY: 800-735-2900 www,ashland.or, us G:\pub-wrks\eng\dept-admin\SURVEYOR\Hardey Survey Services\Hardey Survey Services NOT 9 04.doc REQUISITION CITY OF SHLAND No. PW - FY 2005 Department Public Works Vendor HARDEY ENGINEERING & ASSOC. PO BOX 1625 MEDFORD OR 97501 Account No. 710.008.23.00.604130 Date September 22, 2004 Requested Delivery Date Deliver To JIM OLSON Via ASAP (* Note: Please allow approximately two(2) weeks for delivery on items not generally caried in stored, and approximately two (2) months on printing jobs.) Item No. Quantity Unit Description Use of Purchasing Office Only Unit Price Total Price PO No. Annual expenditure for General Surveying $ 5,000.00 Services contract. NOTE: CONTRACT IS A 2 YEAR CONTRACT Additional purchase order will be prepared for second year. ~~ TOTAL $ 5,000.00 ( for Kari: ~~ BID /RFP/EXEMPT: RFP contract Start Date: September 8, 2003 contract ComPleti°n Date: Insurance on file: [ YES I No ProjeCt No: V~ES Job No. Unit No. I hereby certify that the above items are necessary for the operation of this department and are budgeted-- ,.- ~/~ ~//~,t~r,~.~.r- /rDep~tment Head or Authorized Person Issued By Date Received By G:Pubwrks/eng/dept-admin/surveyor/Hardey/Hardey 2005 requisition.xls