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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEngineering Services - HMH, Inc - 1976 HMH, Inc. i�� 771 • N J AGMEMUT FOR IKEEZLts SERVICE. �xtV- n, .-< T, made and entered into by and between EM, Incorporated, as California corp oration, herein called "ENGIMMRIO, and the CITY OF CUPMXW,, a municipal corporation of the State of California, herein calf ICIW"; W I T N E S S E T H WHERMS, City desires to contrast for certain civil engineering work to incl)jde, but not limited to, preparation of alternate alignment studies and preliminary quantity, preparation of preliminary cost estimates and preparation of an official plan line map; all in con- nection with the adoption of a plan line for Stevens Creek Boulevard ' from Bubb Road to Ridgeway Drive, herein called the "Project"; and WHEREAS, Engineer is willing and qualified to do said engineering work, to prepare said studies, cost estimates, and plan line map; NOW, TEMW.PORE, in consideration of the mutual 'premises, covenants, and agreements herein set forth, the parties do hereby agree as follows,, A. DUTIES OF ENGINEER Engineer's professional services shall consist of the following: 1. Establish Three Alternate Alignments with Consideration Toward: a. Minimal land take adjacent to commercial property. b. Maintaining access to existing residences on the south side of the frontage road. c. Maintaining existing elevation at the Phar Leap Drive Intersection. d. Removing and replacing or modifying the existing bridge over Stevens Creek. e. Maintaining a maximum street gradient of 7%. f. Maintaining existing improvements adjacent to Janice Ave. g. Possible closure of certain intersection streets. 1 h. Possible extension or new construction of certain streets in order to maintain local neighborhood circulation. 2. Provide a Scaled Aerial Phot.!graph: a. Provide a current strip aerial photo (scale: 1" = 50' ) of the area. b. Identify on the aerial ;photograph trees having a diameter greater than twelve (12) inches. 3. Prepare Preliminary Quantity and Cost Estimate for Each Align- ment, Includ ng But Not Limited To: a. Clearing and demolition. b. Excavation. m y, r r, r. r" r kx t ; c. Paving and related zu►rface improvements. d. Utility relocations and improvemznts, based upon res-•• pective utility company estimates. e. Real estate appraisal and valuation of right of way take µ. and/or severance damage for purposes of preliminary cost estimate. 4. Provide Assistance and Representation at Neighborhood Meetings, Planning Commission and Council Hearings as Requested. 5. Prepare an Official Plan Line Map of the Adopted Route, Suitable for Recording. B. DUTIES OF CITY y4� 1. City Will Provide the Following: a. Preliminary work sheets. b. Required street section. F c. Storm, sanitary, and water master plans for determination of relocation and new construction. d. Available survey and control information. e. Environmental impact assessments and reports as required. f. Traffic engineering, reports, studies and impact assess- ment. g. Noise studies and impact assessment. h. Preliminary title reports as required for the project. i. Copies of all available information, reports, plans, studies, etc. in the possession of City and pertinent to the project. j . Payment of any jurisdictional and agency fees such as recording and checking fees. k. All necessary provisions for Engineer to enter upon public and private property as required in the perfor- mance of his servir-es under this Agreement. 1 . Review of preliminary alignments, studies, estimates and other documents presented by Engineer and render decisions, in writing, within a reasonable time, and give prompt written notice to Engineer at any time City observes or otherwise becomes aware of any error, omission or defect in the Project. C. GENERAL PROVISIONS i 1. Scope of Work, Compensation are Based on the Following Conditions: a. Field surveys to determine property lines and topo- graphic features are not a part of this project. b. Soils investigations and reports are not required. (2) INS, OF p R` c. Hydrology and storm runoff computations are not a part of this project. d. Property lines will be taken from record data and individ- ual plats of property take are not required. e. Exact limits of slope easements are not required. f. Location of underground utilities will be taken from record data. g. The real estate appraisal will be prepared by an M.A.I. retained by Engineer and will consist of a preliminary report which will outline the total cost of acquisition including possible severance damages for each of the three routes to be studied. This study would not in- volve inspection of the individual improvements located on the properties but would be sufficient to arrive at a realistic opinion of value for each route. h. The preliminary cost estimates are intended to reflect relative comparison of alignment costs. i. Clumps of trees will be outlined and the number of trees over 12 inches in diameter noted. D. COMPENSATION 1. Fee: For and in consideration of the professional services to he pro- vided by Engineer hereunder, City agrees to pay Engineer, and Engineer agrees to accept from City as full compensation for said services the following amounts: a. Basic Fee: The Fee for work set forth in Article A. 1, A. 2, A. 3, and A. 5 shall be Sixteen Thousand Four Hundred ($16, 400. 00) Dollars. b. Representation and Additional Services: The fee for work set forth in Article A. 4, and for work which is not specified in Article A. shall be determined by multiplying the number of hours expended, for any such work required by City, by the hourly rates of the Charge Rate Schedule which are in edfect at the time when such services and duties are performed. Engineer shall perform additional services upon receiving a written request therefor from City' s Director of Public Works. Additional work requiring the services of outside consultants, or other direct expenses, will be reimbursed at the rate of 1. 10 times the direct cost. 2. Revisions to Charge Rate Schedule: Hourly charge rates as set forth in the attached schedule are subject to revisions annually on July 1. Said revisions will be made to reflect salary adjustment of HKH personnel and the rate used will be the rate prevailing at the time the work is accomplished. The adjustment to the hourly charge rates shall not affect the lump sum amount set forth above if the duties are completed by July 1, 1977; the lump sum amount set forth above is subject to negotiation at the option of Engineer.for work remaining to be done after July, 1977. r. i I w r ., " r n f„ 3 PayMt of Fee a The fee shall be paid as follows: At the and of each month during the term Of this agreement, xr Enginl shall prepare a bill showing the work performed for the month for which the bill is submitted. City shall, within thirty (30) days after submission of said bill, pay the Sum indicated thereon if it finds the bill is correct and if the services described therein have been performed pursuant to the terms of this agreement. The City shall retain 107. of the fee (Section D-1-0) until the work is completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. E. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 1. Assignment of Engineers Duties: Engineer shall not assign any rights or duties under this Agreement to a third party without the prior written consent Of City. 2. Engineer Independent Contractor: It is understood by and between the parties hereto that Engineer, in the performance of this Agreement, shall act as, and be, an independent contractor and not an agent or employee of City. 3. Workmen's Compensation Insurance: Engineer shall obtain and keep in full force and effect, compensation insurance necessary in connection with the per- fo_-mance of this Agreement to protect itself and its employees under the Workmen's Compensation Insurance and Safety Act. 4. Time of Completion: The parties hereto agree to immediately and diligently pro- ceed with their respective duties as set forth herein to the end that the Project will be completed satisfactorily within the shortest reasonable time. Engineer will be granted time extensions for performance in the event that time schedules cannot be met for delays beyond his reasonable control, including but not limited to delays in performance by reason of strikes, lockouts, accidents,+ acts of God or delays caused by failure of City to furnish infor- mation or to approve or disapprove Engineer' s, work promptly. 5. Engineer's Responsibility: Engineer is employed herein to render a professional service only and any payments made to him are compensation solely for such services as he may render and recommendations he may make in the design of the protect. Engineer makii_5 no warranty, either expressed or implied, as to its findings, recommendations, specifications or professional advice other than they were pro- mulgated after following a practice usual to the Engineering Profession. i r i�"ail �� � k 6. 4i�f1i tifttes of Cost: Since Engineer has no control over the cost -of labor, materials x . or equipumte or over the Contractor(s) " methods of determining priced, of over competitive bidding or Market conditions, his Construction Costs are to be made on the basis of his experi- and qualifications and represent his best judgment as a design professional familiar with the construction industry, Y` but Engineer cannot and dews not guarantee that proposals, bids or the Construction Cost will not vary. F. FUNDING This agreement is contingent upon City acquiring Housing and Community Development Funding. Engineer will not start work until notified by City that the funding grant has been acquired and agree: that in case City is unsuccessful in acquiring said funding, this agreement is cancelled upon notice by City. G. SCOPE OF AGREEMENT This writing constitutes the entire agreement between the parties relative to engineering services for the Project, and no modification hereof shall be effective unless and until such modification is evidenced by a writing signed by both parties to this Agreer'=,�nt. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City has executed this Agreement by authority contained in Resolution No 4305 of said City of Cupertino, dated the 2nd day of Mvemher 197C. "CITY" City of Cupertino a Municipal Corporation G4L,k iJ�.J N9A OR ATTEST: CLERK OF E CITY OF CUPERTI "ENGINEER" HMH, INCORPORATED H 5f Kenneth H. Hankins, President APPROVED AS TO FORM CITY ATTO� (5) �T CHARGE RATE SCHEDULE Professional & Office Principal $42.00 per hour Engineering Manager $38.00 Per hour Senior Engineer $34.00 per hour Licensed Land .Surveyor $31.00 per hour Associate Engineer $31.00 per hour Assistant Engineer $27.00 per hour Junior Engineer $23.00 per hour Design/Computer Draftsman $25.00 per hour Senior Draftsman $23.00 per hour Draftsman $19.00 per hour Clerical (Technical Typing) $11. 00 per hour Field 2-Man Field Crew $58.00 per hour 3-Man Field Crew $84.00 per hour Field Engineer/Inspector $26.00 per hour Miscellaneous Costs Blueprints, Reproductions, Monuments & Materials at cost, plus 15% Transportation at $0.15 per mile Other Outside Services at Cost, plus 15% Subject to Revision July 1, 1977 7/1/76 5v AOL RESOLUTIM NO. 4305 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF tUpERTjy,0 AUTHO ING tUT'YON OF AGPXEMT B�:,Tf Li THE CITY ap CUPERTINO AND H09 INCORPORATED TO PREPARE THE STEVENS CRMM PLAN LINE FROM BUBB ROAD 60 RIIMAT DRIVE t WHEREAS , the City is desirous of engaging the services of a consultant to prepare the Stevens Creek Plan Line from. Bubb Road to Ridgeway Drive; and WHEREAS, the firm of HKE, Incorporated is qualified and Willing to pro- vide the necessary services; and WHEREAS, an agreement between the City of Cupertino and HHH, Incorporated outlining the terms and conditions of accomplishing the necessary task has been presented to the City Council; and said agreement having been approved by the Director of Public Works and the City Attorney; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the agreement herein referred to in behalf of the City of Cupertino. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Cupertino this ZDA day of mompmbpr 1976, by the following vote: yote Members of the City Council AYES: Frolich, Jackson, Nellis, O'Keefe, Meyers NOES: None ABS0T: done ABSTAIN: None APPROVED: /s_% Robert W. Meyers Mayor, City of Cupertino e ATTEST: /s/ Wm. E. Ryder City Clerk t �r } 11 Jill V, 77i C 1f C 1 Timm mame Cuperthm,Ctitornis 9SO14 TeMphan(403)252-005 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLICIWORKS _' ` November 19, 1976 F Mr Kenneth H. Hankins, President HMM, Incorporated 1454 Koll Circle, Suite 114 San Jose, California 95112 Re: Stevens Creek Boulevard Plan Line x Dear Ken: Please be advised that the City has received 11CD monies to fund the engineering services for the Stevens Creek Plan Sine design. You are, therefore, authorized'to proceed in accordance with the attached agreement approved by the City Council with the stipulation that a retention be withheld until the plan line design has been completed to the satisfaction of the staff. The new wording appears in the revised agreement, three copies of which are enclosed fog- your execution. Please return all copies to this office for signatures of City officials after which a fully executed copy will be returned for your files. Tf you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call. We are looking forward to working with you on this project. Very truly yours, CITY 01,CUPERTJNtT, r i Ber�. 41i DirectorWorks BJV:sm encl. ;r