03/21/1955 Board of Public Works Minutes

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311 11 • For the preparation of complete designs, plans, construction, drawings, specifications, estimates of cost and contract documents for all work to be done under ,the improving of Miami Street from Ridgedale Road to Ireland Road, as prepared under Division A, the fee will be a sum equal to Three Per Cent (3%) of the estimated con- struction cost of the work. Services to be rendered under Division A are as follows: i (1) The Engineers shall make all necessary field surveys, and 11prepare complete designs, plans, profiles and specifications for all improvements to be constructed under this program. (2) The Engineers shall prepare detailed estimates, showingithe estimated quantities and estimated construction costs of the various pavements to be constructed, including other necessary work and appurtenances essential to same. (3) The Engineers shall prepare complete specifications for the various phases of the work, including proposal forms, contract forms, bond forms, and all other features essential to complete contract documents. (4) The Engineers shall supply a reasonable number of copies of the plans and specifications to the City. (5) The Engineers shall supervise the making of any test borings or test pits if needed for the purpose of determining sub -grade conditions on the various streets to be improved. All costs in the making of such test borings or test pits are to be forne directly by the City, and are not included in the Engineer's Fees as herein set forth. (6) The Engineers shall assist the City in interesting experienced and quali- "fied contractors in bidding on the work, and assist the City in receiving construction ;:bids and in the awarding of construction contracts. (7) The Three Per Cent (3%1 fee designated for work under Division A will be due and payable upon completion and delivery of detailed plans, estimates of cost and specifications, to the City. The amount of the fee so paid at that time shall be based upon the Engineer's estimated construction cost of the work, and shall be subject to the approval of the Board of Public Works & Safety. ':DIVISION B - Consulting Services and General Supervision during Construction. The Engineers will furnish all necessary field engineering to lay out, :supervise, and inspect the work and also will furnish consulting services during con- +'!struction. i • The fee for the service is to he an additional Two Per Cent (2%) of the 'construction cost of the work; provided, however, that as hereinafter agreed, the total :fee shall not in any event exceed Five Per Cent (5%) of the actual construction cost of the over-all project. Engineering services to be rendered under Division B shall include: t!) To furnish the constructing contractor the necessary bench marks, lines .and grades required for constructing the improvements. (2) To furnish the necessary inspection to insure the installation of the :complete work in accordance with the plans, specifications and contract documents. • (3) To prepare partial and final estimates of cost for approval by the 'Board of Public Works and Safety. (4) To furnish such consulting services as may be required during the ''period of construction. (5) To furnish the City with final construction "as built" drawings of each project. The Two Per Cent (2%) fee for services rendered under Division B will be due and payable in monthly increments based upon monthly estimates of construction work ,:performed. The total amount of the fees for which provision is made in this contract ,shall be computed on the basis of total actual construction cost of each contract and ":the Engineer's shall not be entitled to receive as fullpayment from the City more than !!a total of five per cent (5%) of such total actual construction cost. Both parties agree to lend their best efforts at all times to the full ;;and faithfull performance of the covenants herein contained to the end that the improve- 'ments may be completed in an efficient and businesslike manner, and as inexpensively as possible,.consistent with safety, and with the minimum of delay, so that the same, when ;;completed, will be a credit to the citizens of the City and will fulfill the require- '-ments for which they were designed. � IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals :,this 21st day of March' 1955•