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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNo. 2910 approving/authorizing the execution of an addendum to the Master Agency Agreement (Nimtz Parkway Multi-Use Path, Phase 1 - Engineering) 2910-11RESOLUTION NO. 2910 RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ADDENDUM TO THE MASTER AGENCY AGREEMENT ( Nimtz Parkway Multi -Use Path, Phase 1 - Engineering) (2910 -11) WHEREAS, effective January 1, 2011, the South Bend Department of Redevelopment, acting by and through its Redevelopment Commission (the "Commission ") and the South Bend Board of Public Works (the "BPW ") entered into a Master Agency Agreement which authorized the BPW to act as agent for and on behalf of the Commission for certain projects during 2011; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Master Agency Agreement, the Commission desires to add the Nimtz Parkway Multi -Use Path, Phase 1 - Engineering to the Master Agency Agreement by way of this Addendum. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the South Bend Redevelopment Commission as follows: Section 1. The Commission hereby approves the Addendum to Master Agency Agreement ( Nimtz Parkway Multi -Use Path, Phase 1 - Engineering) and hereby authorizes its execution in substantially the form attached hereto with such changes as the Commission may deem necessary or appropriate upon the advice of counsel, said execution thereof to be conclusive evidence of the Commission's approval of such changes. The Clerk is hereby directed to file a copy of the Addendum with the BPW. Section 2. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect after its adoption by the Commission. Section 3. Commission staff members are authorized to execute on behalf of the Commission any documents necessary to carry out the intent of this resolution. ADOPTED at a meeting of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission held on June 28, 2011, at 4:00 p.m., in Room 1308, County -City Building, South Bend, Indiana F''1 ATTEST: Nancy N. King, cretary South Bend Redevelopment Commission G CITY OF SOUTH BEND, DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPM Marcia I. Jones esident South Bend Redevelopment Commission ADDENDUM TO MASTER AGENCY AGREEMENT ( Nimtz Parkway Multi -Use Path, Phase 1 - Engineering) 2910 -11 This Addendum to Master Agency Agreement (this "Addendum "), made and entered into as of the 11th day of July, 2011, by and between the South Bend Department of Redevelopment, acting by and through its Redevelopment Commission (the "Commission ") and the City of South Bend, Indiana, a municipal corporation duly organized and existing pursuant to the laws of the State of Indiana, acting by and through its Board of Public Works (the "BPW ") for purposes of the Commission designating the BPW to act as the Commission's agent to undertake the Nimtz Parkway Multi -Use Path, Phase 1 - Engineering (the "Project ") WHEREAS, effective January 1, 2011, the Commission and the BPW entered into a Master Agency Agreement which authorized the BPW to act as agent for and on behalf of the Commission for certain projects during 2011; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Master Agency Agreement, the Commission desires to add the Nimtz Parkway Multi -Use Path, Phase 1 - Engineering to the Master Agency Agreement by way of this Addendum. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the BPW and the Commission agree as follows: 1. The Commission hereby empowers and appoints the BPW, pursuant to the Master Agency Agreement, to act as the Commission's agent for the limited purpose of contracting for and managing the completion of the Project, the scope of said Project being more specifically described in "Exhibit A ", attached hereto and made a part hereof. 2. All of the terms and conditions of the Master Agency Agreement shall control this appointment and this Addendum shall be attached to the Master Agency Agreement. 3. Commission staff members are authorized to execute on behalf of the Commission any documents necessary to carry out the intent of this resolution. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned execute this Addendum to Master Agency Agreement to be effective as of the date first written above. ATTEST: South Bend Redevelopment Commission ATTEST: Linda Martin, Clerk CITY OF SOUTH BEND, DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT South Bend Redevelopment Commission CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Gary Gilot, President Carl Littrell, Member Don Inks, Member G C� 14 Exhibit "A" NIMTZ PARKWAY MULTI -USE PATH, PHASE 1 — ENGINEERING See attached proposal from Abonmarche dated June 22, 2011 ABONMARCHE Confidence By Design June 22, 2011 Mr. Bill Schalliol City of South Bend Department of Economic Development County -City Building, Room 1200 227 West Jefferson Blvd. South Bend, IN 46601 Engineering Architecture Land Surveying Marina /Waterfront Community Planning Landscape Architecture Development Services RE: Nimtz Parkway Multi -Use Path From just east of the Blackthorn Golf Course entrance to the west side of Mayflower Road Dear Bill, Abonmarche Consultants is pleased to present this proposal to provide engineering services for the project referenced above. We have developed this proposal based upon our past meeting with you. We greatly appreciate the opportunity to submit our proposal and look forward to working with you on this project. Our proposed scope of services is set forth in Appendix A; the associated fees in Appendix B; and the proposed work schedule in Appendix C. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our office. If our proposal is acceptable, please sign and return the enclosed standard agreement to authorize us to proceed. We thank you for this opportunity to serve the City of South Bend. Sincerely, Abonm sulta , c. Ro r T. Nawrot, P & PLr S Senior Project Manager F: \Proposals \City of South Bend \Nimtz Parkway Multi -Use Path \cvr Itr 06 -22 -11 0750 Lincoln Way East 341 Airport North Office Park 95 West Main Street 361 First Street South Bend, IN 46601 Fort Wayne, IN 46825 Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Manistee, MI 49660 574.232.8700 260.497.8823 269.927.2295 231.723.1198 www.abonmarche.com 503 Quaker Street South Haven, MI 49090 269.637.1293 ME0 Abonmarche Professional Services Agreement ABONMARCHE Bence By Design %0� AGREEMENT between: Abonmarche Project Number: Client name: City of South Bend Community and Economic Development Department Date: June 22, 2011 Client address: 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., County -City Building, Rm. 1200, South Bend, IN. 46601 Phone: 574- 235 -4852 Cell: Fax: Email: hereinafter referred to as the Client, and Abonmarche Consultants, Inc., referred to as Abonmarche, of 750 Lincoln Way East, South Bend, IN 46601. The Client contracts with Abonmarche to perform professional services with regard to the Client's project generally referred to as: Project Name: Nimtz Parkway Multi -Use Path Location: The path will be on the south and east side of Nimtz Parkway from the entrance to Blackihorn Golf Course to the west side of The professional services to be provided by Abonmarche, collectively referred to as the Work Plan, are as follows: Scope of work: Engineering and Surveying Services as outlined in Appendix "A" Project schedule: See Appendix "C" Special Provisions: Abonmorche proposal /work plan, dated 6/22/11 is incorporated into this Agreement by reference, and is limited to the services described therein. The Client agrees to promptly pay for services provided by Abonmarche for the Scope of Work according to the following: $) $38,800.00 (See Appendix "B ") A or to commencement of services, the Client will specify any and all documentation that the Client requires for submission with the invoice for services provided by Abonmarche. Absent any special request from the Client, Abonmarche will send its standard form of invoice. If, after receipt of an invoice from Abonmarche, the Client has any questions, or if there are any discrepancies in the invoice, the Client shall identify the issue in writing within ten (10) days of its receipt. If no written objection is made within the ten (10) day period, any such objection shall be deemed waived. Abonmarche invoices are due upon receipt. The Client has designated Mr. Bill Schalliol as its Representative. The Representative shall have the authority to execute any documents pertaining to this Agreement or amendments thereto, and for the approval of all change orders, addenda, and additional services to be performed by Abonmarche. The representative shall be the contact person for submission of all documents, invoices or communications. Authorization to Proceed and Guarantee of Payment. By signing this Agreement the Client authorizes Abonmarche to provide services described above, and that the Client is the responsible party for making payment to Abonmarche. By signing below, I acknowledge that I have received and agree to the Terms and Conditions on Pope 2 of this Aareement, and 1 understand that the Terms and Conditions take precedence over oll prior oral and written understandings These Terms and Conditions can only be amended, supplemented, modified, or canceled by a written instrument signed by both parties. Any notice or other communications shall be in writing and shall be considered to have been duly given when personally delivered or u n e third day after being deposited into first class certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested. Authorized Client Representative Authorized Abonmarche Rp(pr9CentotIve Client: City of South Bend Board of Public Works Signature: Date Signed: Printed Name: Roger T. Now rot, PE 3 PLS Signatures: Title: Senior Project Manager Abonmarche Consultants, Inc. Originating Office: 750 Lincoln Way East South Bend, IN 46601 T 574.232.8700 F 574.251.4440 Date Signed: June 22, 2011 Revised 5 -4 -11 Page 1 of 2 TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT 1. Agreement. These Terms and Conditions shall be incorporated by reference and shall prevail as the basis of the Client's Agreement to Abonmarche. Any Client document or communication in addition to or in conflict with these Terms and shall be subordinate and subject to these provisions. %Conditions Execution. Abonmarche has the option to render this Agreement null and void, 1 iiiiiiillif it is not executed within thirty l30) days of delivery. 3. Client ResponsIbMes. The Client will provide all criteria and information concerning the requirements of the Project. The Client will assume responsibility for interpretation of contract documents and for construction observation and 1 will waive all claims against Abonmarche that may be in any way connected, unless Abonmarche's services under this Agreement include full -time construction observation or review of contractor's performance. 4. Performance. The standard of care for services performed by or provided by Abonmorche will be the care and skill ordinarily used by Abonmarche's 1 profession practicing under similar circumstances at the some time and in the some locality. Abonmarche makes no warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to any services provided by Abonmorche. Abonmarche will not be liable for any claim, damages, cost, or expense (including attorney's fees) or other liability or loss not directly and solely caused by the negligent acts. errors, or omissions of Abonmarche. 5. Hourly Billing Rates. If payment is on an hourly rate, Client will pay Abonmarche at the current hourly billing rates. The hourly rates are adjusted annually or as deemed appropriate. - 1 6. Reimbursable Expenses. Reimbursable expenses, the actual costs incurred directly or indirectly for the Client's Project, will be charged at Abonmarche's 19 current rates. Examples of reimbursable expenses include, but are not limited to: mileage, tests and analyses, special equipment services, postage and delivery charges, telephone and telefax charges, copying, printing, and binding charges, commercial transportation, meals, lodging, special fees, licenses, and permits. Subconsultant and outside technical or professional services will be charged on the basis of the actual costs times a factor of 1.15. 20 7. Additional Services. Additional services that may be provided pursuant to the Agreement or any subsequent modification of the Agreement will be authorized, when possible, by written amendment signed on behalf of the Client and Abonmarche. Additional services, performed by Abonmarche are subject 21 to all Terms and Conditions and the Client will be responsible for payment. Should the Client, regulatory agency, or any public body or inspector direct modification or addition to services covered by this Agreement, the cost will be 22 added to the agreed price. Requests for extra services should be made in writing via a change order, but none the less, Abonmarche is entitled to be paid for extra services provided whether or not it is in writing. 8. Underground Structures or Buried Unities. The Client is responsible for identification and location of all public and private buried structures on the Client's property and the Project site, such as, but not limited to, storage tanks 23 and lines, or gas, water, sewer, electrical, phone, cable, or any other public or private utilities. It is agreed that Abonmarche is not responsible for accidental damage to utilities or underground structures, whether known, unknown or improperly located. The client shall be responsible for design fees if changes are 24 necessary. Utility locating or marking services provided by Abonmarche are not substitutes for complying with the utility owner notification requirements or the locating services (811 systems) required prior to an excavation. Utilities shown as located by ground penetrating radar are approximate only. No excavation took place to verify the positions shown or to verify the type of utility (except as 25. noted). Careful excavation is required for verification of the buried utility. The owner or customer assumes the risk of error and the actual location of the underground utility. Abonmarche is not providing any certification or guarantee regarding the exact location of any underground utility. 9. Underground Conditions. Abonmarche shall have no responsibility for the identification of existing or unforeseen /differing underground conditions. The Contractor shall have sole responsibility for determining the nature of underground conditions and the means and methods of dealing with those 26. conditions. Abonmarche is entitled to rely upon the information provided by geotechnical consultants and shall have no responsibility for the accuracy or correctness of the data contained in the geotechnical reports. I O.Slte Access and Security. With the exception of access rights that land surveyors are afforded by law, the Client will provide Abonmarche access to the Project site and the Client will be responsible for obtaining any necessary permission from any affected third party property owners for use of their lands. The Client is solely responsible for site security. Abonmarche, unless specifically stated otherwise in an amendment to this Agreement. Any elecrronic media provided under this Agreement to the Client are only for the convenience of the Client. Any conclusions or informofion obtained or derived from such electronic files will be at the user's sole risk. S.Bonds and Permits. The Client will be responsible for the adoption of any site access or right of way bonds that may be initiated on their behalf. At completion of Abonmarche's services, the Client will take responsibility and pay any ongoing bond or permit costs for any bonded or permitted services. 6.Third party Invoicing. If the Client directs Abonmarche to invoice third party payers, Abonmarche will do so, but the Client agrees to be ultimately responsible for Abonmarche's compensation until the Client provides Abonmarche with the third party's written acceptance of all terms of this Agreement and until Abonmarche agrees to the substitution. ].Third Party Beneficiaries. Nothing contoined in this Agreement shall create a contractual relationship with or a cause of action in favor of a third party against either the Client or Abonmarche. Abonmorche's services under this Agreement are being performed solely for the Client's benefit, and no other party or entity shall have any claim against Abonmarche because of this Agreement or performance or nonperformance of services hereunder. The Client and Abonmarche agree to require a similar provision in all contracts with contractors, subcontrcctors, subconsultonts, vendors and other entities involved in this Project to carry out the intent of this provision. 8.Suspension of Services. In the event of non - payment by Client, Abonmarche will have the absolute right to cease performance of any services. .Contractor's Work: Abonmarche shall have no authority to direct or control the Work of the Contrcoo, or to stop the Work of the Contractor. Abonmarche shall not be liable to any party for the failure of the Contractor to perform the Work consistent with the Plans and Specifications and applicable Codes and Regulations. Abonmarche shall have no responsibility or be liable for safety procedures of the Contractor or its subcontractors. .Consequential Damages. The Client and Abonmarche waive consequential damages for claims, disputes, or other matters in question relating to services provided as a part of this Agreement, including for example, but not limited to, loss of business. .Governing Law. This Agreement will be deemed to have been made in St. Joseph County, Indiana and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Indiana. .Venue. The parties (a) irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of any Indiana court sitting in St. Joseph County, Indiana in any action arising out of this agreement, and (b) waive, to the fullest extent that they may effectively do so, the defense of an inconvenient forum. The parties also agree that a final judgment in any such action shall be conclusive and may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment, or in any other manner provided by law. Considerations. The successors, executors, administrators, and legal representatives of the Client and Abonmarche are hereby bound onto the other with respect to the covenants, Agreements, and obligations of this Agreement. .Acts of God. Neither the Client nor Abonmarche will have any liability for nonperformance caused in whole or in part by causes beyond Abonmorche's reasonable control. Such causes include, but are not limited to, Acts of God, civil unrest and war, labor unrest and strikes, acts of authorities, and events that could not be reasonably anticipated. Termination. Either the Client or Abonmarche may terminate this Agreement by giving ten (10) days written notice to the other party. In such an event, the Client will pay Abonmarche in full for all services previously authorized and performed prior to the effective date of the termination, plus (at the discretion of Abonmarche) a termination charge to cover finalization of services necessary to bring ongoing services to a logical conclusion. Upon receipt of such payment, Abonmarche will return to the Client all documents and information that are the property of the Client. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties and there are no agreements, representations, statements, or understandings which have been relied on by the parties which are not stated in this Agreement. End of Agreement. I I.Consutiants. Abonmarche may engage Consultants at the request of the Client Reviewed by City of South Bend Legal Department 5/4/11 to perform services which are typically the Client's responsibility, such as surveys, geotechnical and environmental assessments. The Client agrees that Abonmorche will not be responsible for, or in any manner guarantee, the performance of services by the Consultants. The Client agrees that Abonmarche will not be liable for any claim, liability, or defense cost for injury or loss sustained by any party allegedly caused by the Consultants' negligence or willful misconduct. 12.Opinlons of Cost. Any opinions of probable construction cost and /or total project cost provided by Abonmarche will be on the basis of experience and judgment, but these are only estimates. Abonmarche does not warrant that bids or ultimate construction or total project costs will not vary from such estimates. 13.Ownershlp of Work Product. Abonmarche will remain the owner of all original drawings, reports, and other materials provided to the Client, whether in hard copy or magnetic media form. The Client is authorized to use the copies provided by Abonmarche only in connection with the Project. Any other use or reuse by the Client for any purposes whatever will be at the Client's risk and full jlegal responsibility, without liability to Abonmarche and the Client will defend, - indemnify, and hold Abonmarche harmless from all claims, damages, losses, and expenses, including attorney fees arising out of or resulting there from. 14.Elechonic Media. Copies of data, reports, drawings, specifications, and other materials furnished by Abonmarche that may be relied upon by the Client are limited to the printed copies (also known as hard copies) that are delivered to the Client pursuant to the services under this Agreement. Computer files of text, data, graphics, or of other types of electronic media are the sole possession of Revised 5 -4 -11 Page 2 of 2 Ane 22, 2011 City of South Bend Proposal for Engineering Services Nimtz Parkwav A9ulti -use Path Page 1 of 3 APPENDIX "A" Work Plan PROJECT SCOPE The proposed project consists of the design and development of bid documents for the construction of a multi -use path 8 feet in width from the entrance to Blackthorn Golf Course to the west side of Mayflower Road over a distance of 4,400 feet. A rest area will be developed near the golf course 15`I' tee. This project will require field survey, roadway design and landscape design. The topographic survey will survey the area from the south and east curb line to the existing right -of -way line in the areas that were not surveyed previously for the Mayflower Sewer Project. Lighting for the path will be designed to mount on the path side of the existing light poles. SCOPE OF SERVICES The scope of services proposed herein includes the design and development of bid documents for the project and are further described as follows: Task #1: Field Survey (a) Obtain recorded plats, deeds of all adjacent properties, and section line documentation; (b) Obtain utility maps for all of the utilities in the existing right of way; (c) Establish the existing right of ways and set construction control lines. Witness survey horizontal control points; (d) Run benchmark levels circuit setting temporary benchmarks no further than 500 feet apart; (e) Obtain location of existing manholes, storm water inlets and water valves. Detail measure existing manholes to get inverts and sewer sizes; (f) Locate existing utilities that are in the right of ways; (g) Obtain topographic data; (h) Plot the topographic survey and develop existing contours. Task #2: Path Design (a) Prepare plan and profile sheets from the topographic survey; (b) Develop proposed typical sections; (c) Design proposed grades and geometrics; (d) Plot existing and proposed cross sections in all areas at intervals of 50 feet; (e) Design the rest area; CA (f) Prepare preliminary estimate of probable construction costs; (g) Prepare maintenance of traffic plan and construction staging sequences; Engineers Planners Architects Surveyors I n« c^ hi r > e _' 7 �# a N'`+r. ^`�s •d — ' �` ys{,lT•TSla- �� �•1 �� � na � i..... •N�• r. --r � r•p } do 4 g a 9u le # r. sus ,,:�., �`, - • '�, . „ , � �� >��x`� ,; tit r. ` .. ,.. r • r -� '� a ;fir. t{ � June 22, 2011 Cihv of South Bend Proposal for Engineering Services ILNimt_ Par")ay Multi -use Path Page 2of 3 19 (h) Submit preliminary field check plans to the City; (i) Attend field check meeting with the City; 0) Revise the preliminary plans from the preliminary field check meeting; (k) Finalize landscape and intersection details; (1) Prepare a sign plan and sign summary; (m) Develop erosion control plans and permit; (n) Calculate project quantities including earthwork using the cross sections; (o) Prepare the project special provisions and specifications; (p) Final design of path lighting plan; (q) Submit the final plans and special provisions for the City; (r) Revise the final plans and special provisions per the City review; (s) Revise the cost estimate, (t) Revise the special provisions; (u) Submit the tracings and special provisions to the City for bidding. A Geotechnical Investigation will be provided by the City if necessary. Any right -of- way engineering services will be an additional service. Task 93: Bid Period (a) Attend the pre -bid meeting; (b) Answer bidding questions; (c) Prepare necessary addendums to the contract bid documents; (d) Attend bid opening and the tabulate bids. Task #4: Construction Period (a) Attend pre - construction conference; (b) Answer City, Contractor, and public questions from the field., (c) Review shop drawings and check construction compliance in accordance with the contract document; (d) Attend field progress meetings as required by the City. Engineers Planners Architects Surveyors C� 14 Jame 22. 2011 City ofSouth Bend Proposalfor Engineering Services Mintz Parinvav Multi -use Path Page 3of 3 APPENDIX "B" SUMMARY OF FEES Identified below are the estimated costs based upon the "Scope of Services" in Appendix "A ". Abonmarche will invoice the City on a monthly basis for the percentage completed for the lump suns tasks to an amount of $38,800.00. The following are the fees for the various tasks: Task#1 Field Survey ...................................... ............................... ......................$7,900.00 Task #2 Path Design .................. ............................... .....................$25,600.00 Task#3 Bid Period .......................................... ............................... ......................$2,800.00 Task 44 Construction Period ........ ............................... ......................$2,500.00 Total Amount: APPENDIX "C" ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE Completion Time $38,800.00 Task #1 Field Survey Within 14 days from the Notice to Proceed Weather Permitting Task #2 Path Design Within 45 days from the Notice to Proceed Task #2 is exclusive of City review time. Engineers Planners Architects Surveyors