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SOT ITH BEND_ INDIANA 46601-1 830
CITY OF SOUTH BEND PETE BUTTIGIEG, MAYOR
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
December 19, 2019
Mr. Bryan DeVarona
Weaver Consulting Group North Central, LLC
7121 Grape Road
Granger IN 46530
RE: Professional Services Agreement
Dear Mr. DeVarona:
The Board of Public Works, at its meeting held on December 19, 2019, approved the
above referenced agreement for the methane mitigation at the closed Biosolids Landfill
at Organic Resources Facility in the amount of $6,500.
Enclosed please find a copy of the agreement for your records.
If you have any further questions regarding this matter, please call this office at (574)
235-9251.
Sincerely,
--
Linda M. Martin, Clerk
Enclosure
GARY A. GILOT GENEVIEVE E. MILLER ELIZABETH A. MARADIK LAURA L. O'SULLIVAN THERESE J. DORAU
WEAVER CONSULTANTS GROUP NORTH CENTRAL, LLC
7121 Grape Road
Granger, Indiana 46530
Voice: (574) 271-3447
Fax: (574) 271-3343
PROPOSAL ACCEPTANCE SHEET
Description of Services: Proposal for Technical Assistance
Project Name: Methane Mitigation Plan
Project Address: Biosolids Landfill — Organic Resources Center
Date: December 11, 2019
For approval and payment of charges, invoices will be charged to the account of:
Client: City of South Bend Attention: Andrea Alexander
Street Address: 3113 Riverside Drive Telephone: (574) 235-5813
City/State: South Bend, Indiana
Zip Code: 46628
This AGREEMENT is subject to the attached General Terms and Conditions Version 2009 — Al
comprising 3 pages and the following special provisions/payment schedule:
This Agreement is accepted by:
Client
By (Signature)
By (Type/Print)
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Weaver Consultants Group North
Central, LLC
By (Signature)
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Acknowledge the Terms and Conditions
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When the prospective Contractor is unable to certify to any of the statements below, it shall attach an explanation to this Affidavit.
CONTRACTOR'S NON -COLLUSION AND NON -DEBARMENT AFFIDAVIT,
CERTIFICATION REGARDING INVESTMENT WITH IRAN, EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY
VERIFICATION, NON-DISCRIMINATION COMMITMENT AND CERTIFICATION OF USE
OF UNITED STATES STEEL PRODUCTS OR FOUNDRY PRODUCTS
(Must be completed for all quotes and bids. Please type or print)
STATE 017,1L I-L K/0 5 )
) QUI°116L" COUNTY ) SS:
The undersigned Contractor, being duly sworn upon his/her/its oath, affirms under the penalties of perjury that:
1. Contractor has not, nor has any other member, representative, or agent of the firm,
company, corporation or partnership represented by him, entered into any combination, collusion
or agreement with any person relative to the price to be bid by anyone at such letting nor to
prevent any person from bidding nor to induce anyone to refrain from bidding, and that this bid
is made without reference to any other bid and without any agreement, understanding or
combination with any other person in reference to such bidding. Contractor further says that no
person or persons, firms, or corporation has, have or will receive directly or indirectly, any
rebate, fee, gift, commission or thing of value on account of such sale; and
2. Contractor certifies by submission of this proposal that neither contractor nor any of its
principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or
voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency;
and
3. Contractor has not, nor has any successor to, nor an affiliate of, Contractor, engaged in
investment activities in Iran.
a. For purposes of this Certification, "Iran" means the government of Iran and any agency or
instrumentality of Iran, or as otherwise defined at Ind. Code § 5-22-16.5-5, as amended from
time -to -time.
b. As provided by Ind. Code § 5-22-16.5-8, as amended from time -to -time, a Contractor is
engaged in investment activities in Iran if either:
i. Contractor, its successor or its affiliate, provides goods or services of twenty million
dollars ($20,000,000) or more in value in the energy sector of Iran; or
ii. Contractor, its successor or its affiliate, is a financial institution that extends twenty
million dollars ($20,000,000) or more in credit to another person for forty-five (45)
days or more, if that person will (i) use the credit to provides goods and services in
Non -Collusion Non -Debarment Affidavit Non Iran Form 2016
the energy sector in Iran; and (ii) at the time the financial institution extends credit, is
a person identified on list published by the Indiana Department of Administration.
4. Contractor does not knowingly employ or contract with an unauthorized alien, nor retain
any employee or contract with a person that the Contractor subsequently learns is an
unauthorized alien. Contractor agrees that he/she/it shall enroll in and verify the work eligibility
status of all of Contractor's newly hired employees through the E-Verify Program as defined by
I.C. 22-5-1.7-3. Contractor's documentation of enrollment and participation in the E-Verify
Program is included and attached as part of this bid/quote; and
5. Contractor shall require his/her/its subcontractors performing work under this public
contract to certify that the subcontractors do not knowingly employ or contract with an
unauthorized alien, nor retain any employee or contract with a person that the subcontractor
subsequently learns is an unauthorized alien, and that the subcontractor has enrolled in and is
participating in the E-Verify Program. The Contractor agrees to maintain this certification
throughout the term of the contract with the City of South Bend, and understands that the City
may terminate the contract for default if the Contractor fails to cure a breach of this provision no
later than thirty (30) days after being notified by the City.
6. Persons, partnerships, corporations, associations, or joint venturers awarded a contract by
the City of South Bend through its agencies, boards, or commissions shall not discriminate
against any employee or applicant for employment in the performance of a City contract with
respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, or any matter directly or
indirectly related to employment because of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, ancestry,
age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability that does not affect that
person's ability to perform the work.
In awarding contracts for the purchase of work, labor, services, supplies, equipment, materials,
or any combination of the foregoing including, but not limited to, public works contracts
awarded under public bidding laws or other contracts in which public bids are not required by
law, the City, its agencies, boards, or commissions may consider the Contractor's good faith
efforts to obtain participation by those Contractors certified by the State of Indiana as a Minority
Business ("MBE") or as a Women's Business Enterprise ("WBE") as a factor in determining
the lowest, responsible, responsive bidder.
In no event shall persons or entities seeking the award of a City contract be required to award a
subcontract to an MBE/WBE; however, it may not unlawfully discriminate against said
WBE/MBE. A finding of a discriminatory practice by the City's MBE/WBE Utilization Board
shall prohibit that person or entity from being awarded a City contract for a period of one (1)
year from the date of such determination, and such determination may also be grounds for
terminating the contact for which the discriminatory practice or noncompliance pertains.
7. The undersigned contractor agrees that the following nondiscrimination commitment
shall be made a part of any contract which it may henceforth enter into with the City of South
Bend, Indiana or any of its agencies, boards or commissions.
Non -Collusion Non -Debarment Affidavit Non Iran Form 2016
Contractor agrees not to discriminate against or intimidate any employee or applicant for
employment in the performance of this contract with privileges of employment, or any matter
directly or indirectly related to employment, because of race, religion, color, sex, gender
expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, handicap, national origin or ancestry. Breach of
this provision may be regarded as material breach of contract.
I, the undersigned bidder or agent as contractor on a public works project, understand my
statutory obligations to the use of steel products or foundry products made in the United States
(I.C. 5-16-8-1). 1 hereby certify that I and all subcontractors employed by me for this project will
use steel products or foundry products made in the United States on this project if awarded. I
understand I have an affirmative duty to notify the City in my bid that my proposal does not
include the use of steel products or foundry products made in the United States. I understand it is
my sole obligation and responsibility to provide a justification to the City, subject to review and
approval, why the cost of United States made steel or foundry products is unreasonable. Prior to
award and upon submission of bid which does not use steel products or foundry products made
in the United States, the City, through its director of public works, shall make a determination if
the price of United States made steel or foundry is unreasonable. I understand that violations
hereunder may result in forfeiture of contractual payments.
I hereby affirm under the penalties of perjury that the facts and information contained in the foregoing bid for
public works are true and correct.
Dated this / r" day of tl"
We
Contractor/Bidder (Firm)
Sigr c f Contractor7l idder or Its Agent
Printed,114ame and Title IF
Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of , 20IJ
My Commission Expires d
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County of Residence Afe,4
"OFFICIAL SEAL"
Non -Collusion Non -Debarment Affidavit Non Iran Form 2016 +L
LYDIA TAITTS WALTERS
Notary public, State of Illinois
Commission Expires 4=1,020
WEAVER CONSULTANTS GROUP
FEESCHEDULE
(Effective January 1, 2018)
I. PROFESSIONAL STAFF Unit
U.S. $
a)
Principal/Corporate Consultant.......................................................................................................
Hr
210.00
b)
Senior Project Director ..... ...„.......,...„...... .........
Hr
197.00
c)
Project Director ,..„„....... .......... ................ ......... ........, ................,.,.„
Hr
184.00
d)
Senior Project Manager ...... ..... . . ......... ............... .... ......,...,....„„,..... ...,..... .....
Hr
164.00
e)
Senior Project Engineer/Scientist/Environmental Specialist ... .............. .................... ......„.,„..,.......,,
Hr
150.00
0
Project Manager ......... . „„..... ............... ,,...... ... .................
Hr
140.00
g)
Senior Industrial l-tygicnist ....... ..,,,..., ..... . ........ .-.... , ...... ,.. .„,.,,„... .,„...„.,
Hr
132.00
h)
Project Esngincer)Scientist/Environmental Specialist ...... ............................................ „.„„.
Hr
120.00
i)
StaffSpecialist .,.,,..,, ,..,.. „..... ....................
Hr
110.00
j)
Geotechnical Engineer. .......... ......... ......... ......... ......... .....
Hr
105.00
k)
Staff Environmental Geologist ... ..... ........ ........ ......... .......... ..„...... ......... ........„ .,,..,...
Hr
94.00
1)
Engineer/Scientist/Environmental Specialist/Industrial Hygienist ..................................................
Hr
90.00
II. TECHNICAL STAFF
a)
Union Engineering Technician-Journeyman........................................................ ...............„...... ,....
Hr
125.00
b)
Union [;txganearing "I"eclxnician. ..... .................... ....................„. .,,..„„..
Hr
120.00
c)
(oizstrtlCtion Superintendent ,,,. .. ..... ..................,„,„
Hr
110.00
d)
Construction Manager . ........... ....... ......... ........„...,,,......
Hr
96.00
e)
System Specialist III ,..„ ....................... ...... ,..,,...................................
Hr
138.00
f)
System Specialist II.- .,,.,.,,,, „. ......... . ......... . ............. .. ............„,..
Hr
105.00
g)
System Specialist I......................................................................... .........
.........................................
Hr
96.00
h)
System Technician ........ ......... ....... ....... .... ......... .......... ... ..... . .....„„,. ,„...
Hr
83.00
i)
l`ield Engineer/Scientist//-'nvironmental Specialist „........ ....... .......... ......... ......... .„„.....,
Hr
100.00
j)
Certified Technician ....... ...... ......... ,,....... ......,,, ......... .........
Hr
76.00
k)
Senior Engineering Technician........................................................................................................
Hr
72.00
1)
Engineering Technician II ,.„,...... ...... „„... ......... ......... , ..._..... ........ .........„.....,„„„.
Hr
65.00
m)
Engineering Technician I.................................................................................................................
Hr
55.00
III. SUPPORT STAFF
a)
Senior CAD Designer . ......... .......................... .„,..„„,, .......
Hr
115.00
b)
CAD Designer III .,.,„..,, .....„.„. „„.,., ..... ............................................ ...„.-
Hr
108.00
c)
CAD Designer II..............................................................................................................................
Hr
95.00
d)
CAD Designer I...............................................................................................................................
Hr
72.00
e)
Technical Assistant..........................................................................................................................
Hr
68.00
f)
Clerical/Word Processing,,....... ....„.... .......... ..................
Hr
68.00
IV. SURVEYING
a)
Senior Professional Land Surveyor,,.,,,,, .......„„...„,„„„,,,.„ ... .........
Hr
154.00
b)
Professional Land Surveyor ...... ......... ......... .....,.,.. ...............
Hr
136.00
c)
Survey Project Coordinator ....., ................. .......... ., ....... .......... ........ „„...,...
Hr.
116.00
d)
Survey Party Chief.......„ .......„....... .......... .... ......... .......... ...„„..,.
Hr
105.00
e)
Survey Technician II .... .............. ...... ............
Hr
65.00
f)
Survey Technician I ...... ......... .......... ..,...... ...................... .....„.................... ...... --- ....
Hr
53.00
g)
Survey Party - 1 Person/GPS or Robotic ..,..,.„,.„........ , ......... ....... ...„„,,„,„ .„..„„„„.
Hr
155.00
h)
Survey Party - 2 Person/GPS or Robotic ...... ..................
Hr
200.00
i)
Survey Party - 2 Person Unmanned Aircraft...................................................................................
Day
2,100.00
V. GENERAL EXPENSES
a)
Automobile Transportation..............................................................................................................
Mi.
0.75
b)
Subcontract Service or Rental ,. ....„................................. ..„,,,,, ..... ,... ,....... .....
Cost+15%
c)
Report Preparation (outside services) .,.a ..„...„...---- .... .... ....................................................
Cost+15%
d)
Outside Services (e.g., delivery, prints, document scanning, etc.) .„...„,,...„.........„..„„ .......................
Cost+15%
e)
Per Diem (food and lodging) ........ ...... .. ...... ........ - , .......... .......„.. .......,. .........
Day
140.00
f)
Per Diem (no lodging) .. ......... ................... ...... ... .......,„„ .„.......
Day
35.00
g)
Transportation by Commercial Carrier or Rental Car ,,.,.,.,...„„„,.,. „„,.,, ,........
Cost+15%
h)
Travel Expense . ....... .............. ....................... ............ ... .....„,.., ......
Cost+15%
i)
Staking supplies (lath and hub) . ........ . .......... . ... .... . ........ ...„.,.,.
Ea
2.00
j)
Survey monumentation (iron pipe, rebar, spikes) excludes concrete monuments,,.,.,,,..., ....
Ea
4.00
Any modification to this fee schedule requires the written approval of Weaver Consultants Group
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WEAVER CONSULTANTS GROUP
FEESCHEDULE
(Effective January 1, 2018)
VI. TESTING AND EQUIPMENT RENTAL FEES
Unit
U.S. $
a)
pH, Specific Conductance and Temperature Meter.,......„„„„...,.......,„ ............... ..........
.......... ..„.„....„„,.. Day
85.00
b)
Peristaltic Filter Pump ... ... .......................................... ..... „....... . .........
...................... Day
40.00
c)
Electric Purge Pump........................................................................................................................
Day
45.00
d)
Grundfos Pump Control Box.........,, „, ............ ......... .......... ...............................
Day
110.00
e)
Water Level Indicator......................................................................................................................
Day
35.00
f)
Filter and Hose (for pump) ._..... .....................
......,.,.,,.... Ea
22.00
g)
Micropurge Flow Cell and Sonde....................................................................................................
Day
130.00
h)
Modified Level "D" (Tyveks, Boots, Gloves)/per person/per change of clothing ...........................
Ea
53.00
i)
Photoionization Detector Meter ................ ... _......... ,,.. ........
,............ .,.,,,. Day
116.00
j)
Nuclear Density Gauge....................................................................................................................
Day
70.00
NuclearDensity Gauge .......................................... ................ .................... ...............„..,...„...,,...„......
Wk
300.00
k)
Air Sampling Equipment, per pump................................................................................................
Day
53.00
1)
Hand Operated Field Probe Equipment....................................................................„.,.,....„,..„.........
Day
30.00
m)
Explosimeter................................................ „......... ..............................
Day
35.00
n)
Gas Analyzer .. ........................... ,................ ... . ........
...., .......„. Day
190.00
o)
Flame Ionization Detector ,.....„„ ........„
..... Day
265.00
p)
Interface Probe.................................................................................................................................
Day
55.00
q)
ATV..................................................................................................................................................
Day
53.00
r)
Company Truck ........ .-..... ..... ......... ......... .........
. ........ ......... Day
95.00
Company Truck (does not include fuel or mileage)„„,.....„,„...................„.....................................,,..
Wk
450.00
s)
Hand -Held Field GPS/G15..„.... .................. ......... .........
..... ..,...., Day
158.00
t)
Laser Level .................. ......... ......... ......,
....... Day
79.00
u)
Ground Penetrating Radar ,,.,,.,. . ........ . ........
.... Day
250.00
v)
Geonics EM-61 .......... .. ..............„.„...
....„„..„. .„.,..... Day
525.00
w)
Survey Grade GPS Unit...................................................................................................................
Day
360.00
x)
Electric Generator,.....,. . .... ........ ...... ,.. .......,.... ,.,,.....
......,. .......,, Day
69.00
y)
Slug Test Equipment ..........................„„,...... ..,...... ......... ._...................,,....„„„„....
..„,„.... Day
210.00
z)
All Weather Key Alike Locks.........................................................................................................
Ea
20.00
aa)
Equipment Trailer......„„ ___ ....... ...,„.......................................
Day
79.00
bb)
Fluk Meter/Volt Meter/Loop Calibrator..........................................................................................
Day
126.00
cc)
Four Gas Meter„....,..„... ....... ..... ........................................... ....„...._... ........
........... ....... Day
20.00
1. All professional, technical, and support staff time and expenses spent in furtherance of the client's work will be billed. This includes, but is not limited to, proposal, field,
travel, research, technical review and reporting, project management, client meeting, and project -specific administrative support.
2. An overtime rate of 1.3 times the regular rate is billed for technical and support staff services for work in excess of 40 hours per week, work between 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.,
and work on Saturdays. This overtime rate is increased to 2.0 times the regular rate for work on Sundays and holidays.
3. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, a monthly interest charge of 18% per annum, will be charged accruing from the date of invoice, on all invoices not paid within 30
days.
4. The unit rates are subject to periodic modification (typically annually). These rate modifications will be incorporated into long-term projects, unless otherwise addressed in
the project contract.
5. Litigation Support and Expert Witness services will be charged at a Senior Principal rate of $250/hour. Deposition and testimony services are charged at 1.5 times the
Senior Principal billing rate.
1. Rates quoted are for expenses only, equipment purchased on the client's behalf is marked up 25%.
2. Personnel rates are billed separately from general expenses.
3. Standard non -disposable protective outer -wear or equipment damaged or contaminated by site conditions are billed at replacement cost plus 30%.
4. General expense mark-ups may be negotiated based upon contract size and payment terms.
5. The per diem rates set forth above are the standard rates we typically use for our technical staff on projects. We reserve the right to modify these rates in high cost areas.
6. Mileage rate is based on gasoline price of $3.50 per gallon. A fuel surcharge maybe added if a condition beyond Weaver Consultants Group control warrants it.
TESTING AND EQUIPMENT RENTAL NOTES:
1. Rates for testing and equipment not listed above are available on request.
2. Testing and equipment rental costs are negotiable for specific projects and for on -site laboratory programs.
3. Laboratory unit prices cover equipment and labor costs to perform standard test procedures and laboratory reports with normal tum-around times. Non-standard testing requirements,
supervisory and project management costs, data evaluation costs, and environmental sample disposal costs are not included in the testing unit prices and are billed separately.
4. Equipment rental rates are for equipment costs only. Transportation, calibration and personnel costs are billed separately.
5. Daily and weekly rates cover a maximum of 10 and 50 hours respectively.
6. SAMPLES WILL NOT BE RETAINED beyond classification and testing unless other arrangements are agreed to in writing. Environmental samples remain the property of the client.
Any modification to this fee schedule requires the written approval of Weaver Consultants Group
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WEAVER CONSULTANTS GROUP NORTH CENTRAL, LLC
General Terms and Conditions
Version 2009-A1
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These General Terms and Conditions are incorporated by reference
into the foregoing Proposal and shall along with the Proposal
constitute the agreement (the "Agreement") under which services
are to be performed by Weaver Consultants Group North Central,
LLC (WCG) for Client. Unless timely accepted without reservation
or change by Client, the Proposal shall remain valid for 90 days
after which time it shall expire and been deemed revoked.
I
a. It is understood that the scope of services and time schedule
defined in the Proposal are based on the information provided
by Client and certain assumptions based upon WCG's
experience and Client's representations. If this information is
incomplete or inaccurate, or if unexpected site conditions are
discovered, the scope of services and time schedule may
change, even as the work Is in progress.
b. The scope of services shall include all services provided by
WCG in its discretion, which are reasonably necessary and
appropriate for the effective and prompt fulfillment of WCG'S
obligations under the Agreement and all services shall be
subject to the provisions of the Agreement, including these
General Terms and Conditions and any Supplemental Terms or
Conditions incorporated herein. All such services provided
shall be invoiced and paid for in accordance with Section 3
below.
c. All additional or subsequent work performed for client, shall be
subject to these General Terms and Conditions, unless
otherwise expressly superseded or modified by mutual written
agreement of WCG and Client.
a. It shall be the duty of the Client before and during the project
to promptly notify WCG of any known or suspected hazardous
substances which are or may be related to the services to be
provided. Such hazardous substances shall include but not be
limited to any substance which posed or may pose a present or
potential hazard to human health or the environment, whether
contained in product, material, by-product, waste or sample and
whether it exists in a solid, liquid, semisolid or gaseous form.
b. Following any disclosure as set forth in the preceding
paragraph, or if any hazardous substances are discovered or
reasonably suspected by WCG after its services are undertaken,
and which WCG determines in its discretion substantially
change the costs and risks of the project, then WCG may, at its
discretion, discontinue its services.
c. Client shall timely notify WCG of potential health hazards or
nuisances which might arise out of the work by WCG and its
contractors and/or subcontractors (hereinafter referred to as
subcontractors), and thereafter WCG shall take necessary and
reasonable measures to protect its employees against such
possible health hazards or nuisances. The reasonable direct
costs of such measures shall be bome by the Client.
d. The Client shall notify WCO of any other conditions, of which
Client is or should reasonably be aware of, which might
significantly affect the efficiency or safety of work of WCG.
a. Unless otherwise specifically provided in the Agreement,
billings will be based on the fee schedule referenced in the
proposal. WCG shall submit invoices monthly for services
performed and expenses incurred and not previously billed on
r^
any previous invoice. Payment is due upon receipt.
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trr agaltrwaxirrraate ilia lbs. The billing rates
described in this Agreement may be modified on a periodic
basis (typically annually). These modifications will be
incorporated into long term projects, unless otherwise
addressed in the Proposal.
b. The Client shall provide WCG with a clear written statement
within fifteen (15) days after receipt of the invoice of any
objections to the invoice or any portion or element thereof.
Failure to provide such a written statement shall constitute
acceptance of the invoice as submitted. Only reasonably
disputed sums may be withheld from payment. For purposes of
this section, Client may only dispute a charge on the basis that
the related services were not performed, or that they were
performed in a defective manner falling beneath the requisite
standard of care. Further, WCG and Client agree to promptly
meet, address and resolve invoice disputes.
c. The Client's obligation to pay for the services performed under
this Agreement is in no way contingent upon other events;
including but not limited to Client's ability to obtain financing,
zoning, approval of governmental or regulatory agencies, final
adjudication of a lawsuit in which WCG is not involved,
complete a transaction or successfully complete the project.
No deduction shall be made from any invoice on account of
penalty, liquidated damages or other sums withheld from
payment to WCG.
d. If timely payments are not received, then WCG may commence
collection activities. It is agreed that all expenses incurred by
WCG in obtaining liens, obtaining judgments or collecting any
amounts due under the Agreement including the time of WCG
employees, at full billing rates, all associated costs, and
reasonable attorney's fees shall be recoverable from the Client.
a. If services to be provided under this Agreement require the
agents, employees, or subcontractors of WCG to enter onto the
Project site, Client shall provide timely right of access to the
site to WCG, its employees, agents and subcontractors, to
conduct the planned field observations and services. WCG
shall take reasonable precaution to reduce damage to the site
due to its operations, but is not responsible for the cost of
restoration for any damage resulting from its operations, unless
otherwise provided for in the Proposal.
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a. If the scope of services includes performance of soil borings, or
other subsurface excavations by WCG, it is understood that the
Client will furnish WCG with a diagram indicating the location
and boundaries of the site, and all subsurface structures and
utilities. WCG reserves the right to deviate a reasonable
distance from the proposed boring location(s). Client
recognizes that drilling equipment is large and heavy and
understands the risk of site damage. At Client's request and
cost, WCG will restore the site to the conditions existing prior
to WCG operations If practicable. WCG shall not be liable for
damage or injury to or resulting from damage to subterranean
structures (pipes, tanks, cables, wires or other utilities and
subsurface structures, etc.) which are not called to WCG's
b.
C.
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attention in writing and correctly shown on the diagram(s)
furnished or correctly marked at the site.
Unless otherwise stated, the fees in this proposal do not include
costs associated with surveying of the site for the accurate
horizontal and vertical locations of tests. Field tests or boring
locations described in our report or shown on sketches are
based upon information furnished by others and/or estimates
made in the field by our representatives. Such dimensions and
elevations should be considered as approximations unless
otherwise stated.
This agreement may be terminated by WCG if site conditions
prevent soil borings or other subsurface excavations by WCG
at or near the designated locations, because of either
obstructions or safety considerations, and these conditions were
not revealed to WCG prior to acceptance of this Agreement. If,
in order to complete borings, or other subsurface excavation, to
their designated depths, additional work is necessitated by
encountering impenetrable subsurface objects, this and all
additional work will be charged for at the appropriate rates in
the fee schedule.
d. Any equipment lost or damaged due to site surface or
subsurface conditions, and not due primarily to the negligence
of WCG or its subcontractors, will be invoiced at cost plus 15
percent.
losses and expenses including attorneys' fees arising out of or
resulting therefrom.
SECTION 8: INDEMNITY PROVISIONS
a. WCG agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend Client
from and against any loss, damage, injury, claim, and liability
arising from and to the extent caused by the negligent acts or
omissions of WCG, its agents and subcontractors, but subject
to the limitations of liability set forth in Section 11 of this
Agreement. Further, Client agrees to indemnify, hold harmless,
and defend WCG against any loss, damage, injury, claim or
liability not caused by or arising from the acts or omissions of
WCG.
b. Client hereby waives all claims for indemnity and contribution
(and related theories) for claims which are otherwise covered
(or would be ordinarily covered) when made directly to WCG
or its subcontractors under Worker's Compensation insurance
provided by WCG or its subcontractors.
SECTION 9: STANDARD OF CARE
a. WCG represents that the services performed under this
Agreement will be performed with the care and skill ordinarily
exercised by reputable members of the profession practicing
under similar conditions at the same time in the same or similar
locality.
SECTION 6: SAMPLES b.
a. All materials and samples will be discarded immediately after
testing unless the Client advises WCG in writing to the
contrary. In such case, the samples will be delivered, shipping
charges collected, or stored at owner's expense.
b. Client shall have the sole responsibility to dispose of any
hazardous substance or regulated contaminant whether the
result of or a by-product of sampling or not, in accordance with
applicable law. Client shall bear all costs and liabilities c•
associated therewith.
C. Client agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless WCG
from any claims made or asserted against WCG arising out of
or related to collection, storage or disposition of samples or
materials alleging a failure to comply with any Federal, State or
local environmental law, regulation or ordinance.
SECTION 7: REPORTS AND OWNERSHIP OF
DOCUMENTS
a. With the exception of WCG reports to Client, all documents,
including field data, field notes, laboratory test data,
calculations and estimates are and remain the property of
WCG. Client agrees that all reports and other work furnished
to the Client but not paid for in full will be returned to WCG
upon demand and will not be used for design, construction,
permits, licensing, or any other purpose.
b. Documents, including but not limited to, technical reports, field
data, field notes, laboratory test data, calculations, and
estimates furnished to the Client or its agency pursuant to this
agreement are not intended or represented to be suitable for use
by third parties or reuse by the Client or to the extensions of the
Project or on any other project. Any use or reuse without
WCG's written consent will be at Client's sole risk and without
liability or legal exposure to WCG or to WCG's
subcontractor(s). Client shall indemnify and hold harmless
WCG and WCG's subcontractor(s) from all claims, damages,
Client recognizes that subsurface conditions may vary from
those encountered at the locations where the borings, surveys,
or explorations are made by WCG and that the data
interpretations and recommendations of WCG's personnel are
based solely on the information provided to WCG. WCG will
be responsible for those data, interpretations, and
recommendations, but shall not be responsible for the
interpretation by others of the information developed.
NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS
MADE OR INTENDED BY RENDITION OF CONSULTING
SERVICES OR BY FURNISHING ORAL OR WRITTEN
REPORTS OF THE FINDINGS MADE.
SECTION 10: INSURANCE
a. WCG represents that it and its agents, consultants, and
subcontractors employed by it, have procured Worker's
Compensation insurance and that WCG has coverage under
liability insurance policies which WCG deems reasonable and
adequate. WCG shall furnish certificates of insurance upon
request. If the Client requests specific inclusions or limits of
coverage that are not present in WCG's insurance, the cost of
such inclusions or coverage increases, if available, shall be at
the expense of the Client.
SECTION 11: LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
a. IT IS AGREED THAT, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT
PERMITTED BY LAW, CLIENT WILL LIMIT WCG's
TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO CLIENT TO $50,000
OR THE AMOUNT OF WCG's FEE WHICH HAS BEEN
ACTUALLY PAID TO AND RECEIVED BY WCG,
WHICHEVER IS LESS, FOR ANY AND ALL INJURIES,
CLAIMS, LOSSES EXPENSES OR CLAIM EXPENSES
(INCLUDING ATTORNEY'S AND EXPERT WITNESS
FEES) ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT OR THE
SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED PURSUANT TO THIS
AGREEMENT FROM ANY CAUSE OR CAUSES. SUCH
CAUSES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, WCG'S
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NEGLIGENCE, ERRORS, OMISSIONS, STRICT
LIABILITY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, STATUTORY
LIABILITY, BREACH OF WARRANTY, NEGLIGENT
MISREPRESENTATIONS, ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITY
OR OTHER ACTS GIVING RISE TO LIABILITY BASED
UPON CONTRACT, TORT OR STATUTE. IT IS
EXPRESSLY AGREED THAT THE REMEDY STATED
HEREIN IS THE CLIENT'S EXCLUSIVE AND SOLE
REMEDY FOR ANY DAMAGE(S) ARISING OUT OF THIS
AGREEMENT OR SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED
PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT.
b. WCG will increase our limitation of liability up to the limits of
our available insurance coverage or otherwise to $100,000,
whichever is greater, upon client's written request, and for the
additional consideration of $500. Said request and payment
must be received within 14 days of the date of execution of the
Proposal and be before any claim arises.
c. The Client further agrees to notify any contractors or
subcontractors who may perform work in connection with any
design, report or study prepared by WCG of such limitation of
liability for breach of contract, errors, omissions or negligence
and require as a condition precedent to their performing their
work a like limitation of liability on their part as against WCG.
d. The Client and WCG agree that neither will be liable to the
other for consequential damages incurred due to the fault of the
other. Said damages include, but are not limited to, loss of use
and lost profits.
e. With the exception of actions pertaining to material men or
mechanic's liens, and if lawful, causes of action between the
parties to this Agreement pertaining to acts or failures to act
shall be deemed to have accrued and the applicable statutes of
limitations shall commence to run on the date the alleged act or
failure to act occurred.
f. Notwithstanding the above, all claims, whether based upon
contract, tort, breach of warranty, professional negligence
(including errors, omissions or other professional acts), or
otherwise, shall be deemed waived unless made by the Client in
writing and received by WCG within one (1) year after Client
reasonably knew or should have known of its existence, but in
no event, shall such claim be asserted by Client later than two
(2) years after WCGs completion of services with respect to
which the claim is made.
SECTION 12: ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES
a. Claims, disputes or other matters in question between the
parties to this Agreement arising out of or relating to this
Agreement or the breach thereof shall be subject to and decided
by arbitration in accordance with the Construction Industry
Arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association
currently in effect, such arbitration to be held in Chicago,
Illinois, unless the parties mutually agree otherwise.
b. Demand for arbitration shall be filed in writing with the other
party to this Agreement and with the American Arbitration
Association. A demand for arbitration shall be made within a
reasonable time after the claim, dispute or other matter in
question has arisen. In no event shall the demand for
arbitration be made after the date when institution of legal or
equitable proceeding based on such claim, dispute or other
matter in question would be barred by applicable statutes of
limitations subject to Section 10(e) above.
c. No arbitration arising out of our relating to this Agreement
shall include, by consolidation, joined or in any other manner,
an additional person or entity not a party to this Agreement
except by written consent of WCG, Client and any other person
or entity sought to be joined.
d. The award tendered by the arbitrator shall be final, and
judgment may be entered upon it in accordance with applicable
law in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
SECTION 13: TERMINATION
a. This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon at least
seven (7) days written notice in the event of substantial failure
by the other party to perform in accordance with the terms
hereof through no fault of the terminating party. Such
termination shall not be effective if the substantial failure has
been remedied before expiration of the period specified in
written notice.
b. WCG may terminate this Agreement if the Client suspends
WCG's services for more than sixty (60) consecutive days
through no fault of WCG's.
c. This Agreement may be terminated without cause by either
party upon at least sixty (60) days' written notice.
d. If this Agreement is terminated, WCG shall be paid for services
performed prior to the termination date set forth in the notice
plus termination expenses. Termination expenses shall include
costs attributable to personnel and equipment rescheduling and
re -assignment and all other costs incurred directly attributable
to termination.
SECTION 14: MISCELLANEOUS
a. In the event that any provision (or portion thereof) herein shall
be deemed invalid or unenforceable, the other provisions hereto
shall remain in full force and effect, and binding upon the
parties hereto. In such event, the provisions found to be invalid
shall be deemed to be reformed so that the intent of such
provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permitted by
applicable law.
b. The heading or title of a section is provided for convenience
and information and shall not serve to alter or affect the
provisions included herein.
c. All obligations arising prior to the termination of this
Agreement and all provisions of this Agreement allocating
responsibility or liability between the Client and WCG shall
survive the completion of services and the termination of the
Agreement.
d. Unless otherwise provided, the substantial law of the State of
Indiana will govern the validity of this agreement, its
interpretation and performance, and remedies for contract
breach or any other claims related to this agreement.
C. WCG shall apply professional judgment in determining the
extent to which WCG shall comply with any given standard
identified in WCG's documents. Unless otherwise indicated,
such compliance, referred to as "General Compliance"
specifically excludes consideration of any standard listed as a
reference in the text of those standards cited by WCG.
f. Unless specifically stated in WCG's Proposal, it is understood
the costs for implementation of the work are based on privately
owned projects utilizing merit (non -union) wages and
employees. Government funded or publicly owned projects
that require prevailing wages will have specific fees identified
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in the Proposal. Any job action, strike, or other requirement to
use union represented employees will require renegotiation of
the costs for performing the work.
g. In the event that WCG borrows or uses equipment or
machinery, including but not limited to stationary, mobile and
non -road mobile equipment, from the Client, it is agreed that
the equipment is being rented for the sum of $1.00 and other
considerations unless a specific rental agreement is executed by
the parties.
h. This Agreement may be assigned by WCG to an affiliate
company, in whole or in part. WCG may also retain persons or
entities not in WCG's employ without Client's prior specific
consent when such retention is appropriate and customary,
including, but not necessarily being limited to, surveyors,
drilling subcontractors, testing laboratories, remediation
contractors, and specialized consultants. Client shall not assign
its duties and obligations hereunder without the prior written
consent of WCG.
Ms. Andrea Alexander
December 11, 2019
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The findings and recommendations will be provided in an updated methane mitigation plan for
review and discussion with the City of South Bend. The mitigation plan will provide
recommendations for implementing remedies in steps or stages.
The draft methane mitigation plan update will be forwarded to the designated City of South Bend
staff person for review and consultation. A meeting between WCG and the City will be held to
obtain concurrence with the proposed plan. Once finalized with the City, the plan can be discussed
with IDEM regarding the proposed approach. This scope of work includes one submittal of the
updated methane mitigation plan to the City and one submittal of the updated plan to IDEM. This
scope of work does not include public meetings, meeting with IDEM, or regulatory permitting, but
WCG can provide those services under a separate scope.
Estimated Cost
Based upon our understanding of your objectives and the Scope of Services outlined above, we
estimate that the project can be completed for $6,500.00.
The estimated cost and proposed Scope of Work are based on information available to WCG at
this time. If conditions change, work extends beyond the scheduled completion date, unforeseen
circumstances are encountered, or work efforts are redirected, the cost estimate may require
modification. The proposed cost will not be exceeded without your prior approval. Any additional
consultation or services needed beyond the Scope of Services presented in this proposal will be
billed on a time and expense basis.
Schedule
WCG is available to begin work immediately upon receiving authorization to proceed. The draft
methane mitigation plan update can be completed within 5 weeks of obtaining written approval
of this proposal and the available geologic, engineering and monitoring data for Biosolids Lagoon
#4.
WCG looks forward to working with you on this project. If you should have any questions with
respect to this proposal, please feel free to contact us.
Sincerely,
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Anthony E. Maxson, P.E.
Senior Project Director
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December 11, 2019
Ms. Andrea Alexander
Manager of Environmental Compliance
City of South Bend
3113 Riverside Drive
South Bend, IN 46628
RE: Proposal for Technical Assistance
Methane Mitigation Plan
Biosolids Landfill -Organic Resources Center
City of South Bend, Indiana
Dear Ms. Alexander.
At your request, Weaver Consultants Group (WCG) has prepared this scope of work and cost
estimate for professional services pertaining to elevated methane readings at gas monitoring
probes associated with the closed Biosolids Lagoon #4. WCG will assist in determining a strategy
for potential remedial measures to address the elevated methane readings and assist to
determine its extent. The paragraphs below outline the proposed scope and costs to perform this
work.
Project Scope
Monitoring of the gas monitoring probe network associated with Biosolids Lagoon #4 has
indicated elevated levels of methane gas has been detected in some monitoring probes, generally
located on the eastern border of the property. To assist the city staff in determining the most
cost effective and logical course of action to mitigate future methane migration, WCG proposes
to review and update the existing conceptual methane mitigation plan prepared in 2017 to
address the primary area of concern along the eastern border of Biosolids Lagoon #4.
To update the methane mitigation plan, WCG will review available historic monitoring probe data
and engineering/geologic information to determine potential gas migration pathways and
mechanisms along the eastern border of the site, building upon previously constructed remedial
measures. The condition of vents and other in -place engineering controls will be assessed based
on available as -built information, monitoring data, and a site inspection.
The mitigation plan will include an executive summary of historical data. The plan will also
summarize mitigation actions taken to date, and suggest future mitigation actions to be
considered.
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
TO: Linda Martin
FROM: Andrea Alexander
SUBJECT: Weaver Consulting Group — Professional Services Agreement
DATE: December 16, 2019
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As part of the required monitoring at the Closed Biosolids Landfill located at the Organic
Resources Facility, elevated levels of methane were found. We are working with IDEM
to both determine the extent of the elevated levels and also find a remedy so methane
does not leave the property boundary. Because this can be a safety concern, IDEM is
requesting this work to be done promptly.