HomeMy WebLinkAboutSnyder & Associates-7/18/2011PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
I. NAME OF PARTIES OF THE AGREEMENT
This Agreement, made and entered into this V day o
the City of Waterloo, Iowa, a city municipality, hereinafter call
& Associates, Inc., 2727 SW Snyder Blvd., Ankeny, Iowa
hereinafter called "ENGINEER" as follows:
II. NAME OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
, 2011 by and between
"OWNER" and Snyder
50023, a corporation,
The OWNER shall retain the ENGINEER to complete Professional Services for the
preparation of preliminary concepts and design, final design of construction plans and
specifications, contract documents, bidding services, and construction services to include
staking, observation and administration, for the STORMWATER LIFT STATIONS —
GROUP 3 hereinafter called the "PROJECT".
III. SCOPE OF WORK
A. GENERAL
The ENGINEER shall provide Professional Services as required to complete the
preparation and assembly of the PROJECT as named in Article II and as described
hereinafter as follows:
1. The PROJECT is contained within the boundaries further described as:
Site 1 — Hollywood Lift Station — Campbell Avenue, Exhibit A.
Site 2 — Cedar Bend Lift Station — Cedar Bend Street, Exhibit B.
Site 3 — Fletcher Avenue Lift Station — Fletcher Avenue, Exhibit C.
2. The ENGINEER will provide conceptual analysis and design, geotechnical
coordination, design plans and specifications, right of way plats, public
meetings, construction documents, bid letting assistance, construction
staking, administration and observation, Storm Water Pollution Prevention
Plan (SWPPP), SWPPP monitoring, and final project acceptance for the
proposed PROJECT.
3. The Site 3 — Fletcher Avenue Lift Station will be designed to include a
pump station similar to existing Black Hawk Road lift station except with
a mechanical/electrical building instead of pole mounted equipment. New
storm sewer will extend from outfall K on the Corps of Engineers Plans
and connect outfalls J and I by gravity flow to the proposed lift station.
Standard SUDAS structures with no gates will be utilized to connect the
three outfalls to the lift station. The storm sewer alignment is anticipated
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to be on the levee side of Black Hawk Road. No outfall or gatewell
revisions are included to outfalls H, I, J, or K except to connect lift station
outfall force main into gatewell H. The scope will include installation of
bypass storm sewers from existing structures depicted on Corps of
Engineers gatewell H plan and profile sheet to the new lift station. The
existing gravity flow system for low flow conveyance will be maintained.
B. BASIC ENGINEERING SERVICES
The ENGINEER will provide the Basic Engineering Services as follows.
Payment shall be made as specified in Article VI of this Agreement.
1. PROJECT ADMINIS I'RATION
The ENGINEER shall perform the following administrative services
during the design of the PROJECT:
a. Progress reports as requested to the OWNER.
b. Monthly billing reports.
c. Project coordination for engineering and coordination with the
OWNER, design professionals, and utility companies.
d. Project design review.
e. Miscellaneous meetings to review progress, and attend informal
meetings, Council meetings and Public Hearings.
2. TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY
The ENGINEER shall complete the following:
a. Topographic Survey
1. Site Features - A topographic field survey will be
performed of the above ground physical features including
pavements, trees, buildings with elevations at doorways
that exit at grade, utility appurtenances etc. within the limits
of the PROJECT. The survey limits are shown on Exhibits
A, B, and C. The OWNER will clean out structures as
requested by the ENGINEER.
2. Utilities - The utility portion of the survey shall be created
using the field survey and information as provided to
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Snyder & Associates from the utility owners by either
existing record and or physical field locates. Snyder &
Associates shall make a diligent attempt to make an
accurate representation of underground utilities, vaults and
related items but no guarantee can be made as to the
condition or location horizontally or vertically between
each structure. This portion of the topographic survey
would constitute a level "C" utility survey as outlined by
the Subsurface Utility Engineering profession. Up to 3
potholes for each site are included in order to verify
elevation of existing utilities that may be in conflict with
proposed improvements. Additional work may be required
to upgrade to level "B" or better during advanced states of
design and that work would be considered extra services as
outlined in Article III (E) - Additional Services.
b. Boundary Survey
1. Survey will establish current right-of-way, property corners
and property lines. This information will be used to
develop and prepare individual right-of-way plats and legal
descriptions for the PROJECT, once the temporary and
permanent right-of-way needs are determined.
c. Project Base Map Preparation
1. Coordinate System - The coordinate system that will be
used will be based upon the Black Hawk County Datum
both vertically and horizontally. Vertical Datum will be
NAVD 88.
d. Create Digital Terrain Model
1. Create break lines - control of creation of contours in areas
of edges of pavement, drainageways, structures, etc.
2. Load spot elevations and break lines to build the digital
terrain model.
3. Surface display - intelligent contours.
4. Surface evaluation and modification to approximate known
existing conditions.
5. Input horizontal and vertical alignment.
6. Create plan and profiles, and cross sections (11"x17") of
existing terrain that allows the use of GeoPak for design.
3. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
The environmental assessment has been previously completed by the
OWNER and is not included in this scope of services with the exception
of wetland services as shown.
a. Wetland Delineation
Boundaries of all wetlands present within the corridor will be
delineated according the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 1987
Wetland Delineation Manual. Delineated wetlands will be
compared with National Wetland Inventory maps, Natural
Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) wetland mapping, and
NRCS mapped hydric soils. For each wetland identified, wetland
functions and values will be determined, vegetative cover type will
be noted, and wildlife associations discussed.
Boundaries of wetlands will be delineated the survey area for each
site as shown in Exhibits A, B, and C.
Delineation methods will follow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
1987 Wetland Delineation Manual. Wetland boundaries will be
drawn on aerials and USGS topographic maps. Total acres
impacted and recommended mitigation ratios will be reported.
Potential mitigation sites noted during the project will be noted in
the report. Site-specific mitigation plans are beyond the scope of
services.
b. Mitigation Plan/Concepts/Permitting (By Amendment) - The
wetland delineation report, site plans, and IDNR and ACOE Joint
Application Form shall be submitted to the Army Corps of
Engineers (ACOE) and Iowa Department of Natural Resources
(IDNR) for fmal determination of the wetland area. ACOE and
IDNR will determine if the wetland area is jurisdictional or isolated
and determine if the proposed construction plans will effect the
wetland. If ACOE and IDNR determines that the wetland area is
jurisdictional, than the OWNER must submit a mitigation plan to
obtain the necessary permits before construction activities
commence. The mitigation plan shall comply with ACOE Wetland
Mitigation Guidelines and IDNR Requirements. Snyder &
Associates will act as the Authorized Agent throughout the
permitting process. Mitigation Plan/Concepts/Permitting, if
necessary, will be based on established hourly rates and fixed
expenses outlined in the Engineer's Standard Fee Schedule
(Exhibit "D").
c. Wetland Mitigation Construction (By Amendment) - Upon
approval from ACOE and IDNR of the mitigation plan, a new
wetland area shall be constructed off-site to compensate for the
loss of jurisdictional wetlands. The ENGINEER shall oversee
construction actives of the new wetland area, including soil
excavation, stockpiling, and plantings. The ENGINEER shall
complete a report summarizing construction activities and submit
the report to the OWNER and Army Corps of Engineers. Wetland
Mitigation Construction, if necessary, will be based on established
hourly rates and fixed expenses outlined in the Engineer's Standard
Fee Schedule (Exhibit "D").
d. Wetland Monitoring (By Amendment) - The ENGINEER will also
provide follow-up monitoring as required by the Army Corps of
Engineers. Planting success rates, estimation of plant cover,
assessments of hydrology and erosion, and overall condition of the
wetland will be performed by the ENGINEER. Additional
planting, weeding, and construction changes may be required to
sustain the wetland. Monitoring shall be performed annually as
required by the Army Corps of Engineers. Wetland Monitoring, if
necessary, will be based on established hourly rates and fixed
expenses outlined in the Engineer's Standard Fee Schedule (Exhibit
“D”).
4. CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
a. Field Review and Assessment
The ENGINEER will complete a field review of each site and
develop photo documentation of the existing conditions.
Previously completed construction plans, engineering reports, and
studies will be provided by the OWNER for review by the
ENGINEER. The OWNER will provide available storm sewer
system mapping. This information will be utilized to develop an
initial assessment of possible conceptual lift station sites.
b. Hydraulic Modeling
The ENGINEER will utilize available storm sewer mapping and
Iowa Statewide LiDAR mapping to develop drainage boundaries to
the lift station sites. Hydrologic parameters of the watershed will
be developed with modifications as needed to assess a fully
developed watershed based on the City of Waterloo
Comprehensive Plan.
A hydraulic model of the existing upstream storm sewer system
will be developed utilizing XP-SWMM for the 1-, 2-, 5-, 10- and
100 -year storm events. A maximum of 200 nodes upstream will be
modeled for each site. The parameters of the modeling will be
coordinated with consultants on other pump station projects.
A maximum of three pumping alternatives will be evaluated for
each site. These will be to maximize the available storage in the
existing system and determine the pump sizing. Alternatives will
include the existing system and two additional runs considering
increased size on the upstream storm sewer system to provide
additional flow. The 1-, 2-, 5-, and 10 -year storm event options
will be analyzed for the 100 -year storm event to determine the
inundation areas.
A written summary of the hydraulic modeling, options, and
recommendations will be prepared and included in the Lift Station
Design Report.
c. Lift Station Conceptual Design and Report — 30% submittal
A conceptual layout for each site will be developed based on the
findings of the field review and assessment and hydraulic
modeling. Items to be considered include:
1. A tabulation of key issues for each site will be prepared for
consideration in selecting the recommended layout. These
key issues will be summarized by alternatives
corresponding to the flooding scenarios established in the
hydraulic model. Key items include:
a. Trash collection and removal
b. Power availability
c. Franchise utility and railroad impacts
d. SCADA monitoring considerations
e. Construction considerations including access and
staging
f. Right of way/easement needs
g.
Location constraints including outfall layout
2. Preparation of a decision matrix of the lift station
alternatives for the OWNER to compare with other lift
station projects.
3. Develop conceptual opinion of probable project cost for
each alternative.
4. Early coordination with review agencies.
5. The ENGINEER will incorporate up to three alternatives
onto a color one-dimensional drawing. Additional graphics
will be developed to provide a visual representation of the
final conceptual lift station. These graphics will include the
design elements.
d. A maximum of four meetings with city staff and/or other
consultants will be held during the conceptual design phase to
discuss the design criteria, project coordination, and alternatives
for the conceptual plans. Meetings with INRCOG to review
funding requirements are included.
e. Based upon the consensus of the city staff, a single recommended
conceptual drawing will be developed to display design aspects of
the lift station system.
5. GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
The ENGINEER shall perform the soils and materials testing for the soils
investigation on the project. This includes up to 6 suitable borings (2 for
each site) to depths of about 35-40 feet for the lift station and outfall
structure construction for each site, analysis of the soil borings, and
presentation of the findings and recommendations in a report.
Laboratory testing would include moisture content tests, unconfined
compressive strength tests, density determinations, sieve analyses, plastic
and liquid limits tests, and organic content tests. The Geotechnical
Engineering Report would include and/or address boring logs and boring
location diagrams, site, soil, and groundwater conditions (existing),
recommended net allowable bearing capacity & estimated settlement,
lateral earth pressures, groundwater control considerations, general
earthwork recommendations, construction considerations
6. PRELIMINARY DESIGN PHASE
The ENGINEER will develop preliminary design and plans based on the
approved conceptual design for each of the three proposed sites as shown
on Exhibit A, B, and C. A 60% submittal to the OWNER will be made at
the conclusion of the phase.
a. Included with this is the following:
1. Preliminary right-of-way needs.
2. Grading plans, dimension plan, and utility plans detailing
the proposed site improvements.
3. Lift station and outfall design and plans.
4. Scope does not include design and plans for upstream storm
sewer system improvements outlined in the conceptual
design.
5. The plans will show where relocations are needed by
private utility companies such as gas, telephone, cable, etc.
6. Stage construction to allow access in and out of site.
7. Constraints or conflicts affecting the anticipated cost of the
proposed facilities.
8. Preliminary construction traffic control plan.
9. Preliminary erosion control plan.
10. Preliminary drainage layout.
11. Preliminary design and meeting memorandums.
12. Order of magnitude of PROJECT cost.
All plans shall be prepared on 11"x17" size paper. Lift station
construction plans will be at a general scale of 1" = 50'. Larger
scales will be utilized where necessary to communicate details.
b. Structural Design
The ENGINEER shall complete the preliminary design and
specifications for the three lift stations and outfall systems with
locations shown on Exhibits A, B, and C.
c. Design Meetings
A maximum of four meetings with city staff and/or other
consultants will be held during the preliminary design phase to
discuss the implementation of the design criteria, project
coordination, and preliminary plans.
d. Preliminary Opinion of Probable Construction Cost. The
ENGINEER will prepare preliminary opinion of total project cost
and compare this to the current project budget. The ENGINEER
will if necessary make recommendations pertaining to
modifications in the project in order to address budgetary
constraints.
7. RIGHT OF WAY PLATS
a. Right -of -Way Needs - The ENGINEER will specify right-of-way
needs for the PROJECT for fee taking or temporary construction
easements. The number of impacted parcels and easements will be
determined during preliminary design. This will include drainage
and/or temporary construction easements adjacent to the existing
permanent right-of-way or city owned property. If other right-of-
way is identified in the design phase of the PROJECT, the costs for
the development of the plats will be covered under the extra services
portion of this Agreement. The OWNER will review and approve
all right-of-way needs prior to the development of right-of-way plats.
b. Right -of -Way Acquisition Plats & Legals - The ENGINEER shall
complete a description of each parcel and right-of-way plat. The
stated purpose of such acquisitions, including the type of interest,
construction easement or permanent easement, to be acquired. The
following numbers of plats are anticipated:
Temporary Permanent
Easements Easements
Site 1 — Hollywood 6 1
Site 2 — Cedar Bend 2 1
Site 3 — Fletcher Avenue 6 1
c. Right -of -Way Acquisition will be completed by the OWNER
based on plats provided by the ENGINEER.
8. NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMATIONAL MEETING
The ENGINEER will assist the OWNER in conducting a public meeting
with property owners who are affected by the project. This includes one
meeting with each of the three proposed sites. Public notice will be
distributed by the OWNER prior to the public meeting. The purpose of
the meeting is to provide and update on the status of the projects and to
facilitate a discussion of project concerns.
9. FINAL DESIGN PHASE
a. The ENGINEER shall prepare construction documents for the
PROJECT. The plans shall include, but not be limited to, the
following information:
Plan Preparation - The ENGINEER shall prepare final construction
documents and furnish a copy of these documents to the OWNER
for review and approval prior to final acceptance. The design
documents will follow the current City of Waterloo, CDBG, and
Corps of Engineers requirements. The plan sheets will generally
include the following as applicable for this project:
1. Title Sheet
2. Quantity Estimate
3. General Notes
4. Standard Detail Sheets
5. Plan and Profile Sheets
6. Grading Plan
7. Structural Details
8. Electrical Instrumentation
9. Pump Station Plan
10. Site Plans
11. Traffic Control Plan
12. Erosion Control Plan
13. Survey Coordinates & Center Line
b. Lift Station Design
The lift station design will include the following electrical and
mechanical design services:
1. Design of HVAC systems including heating and ventilation
of the electrical room on top of the lift station.
2. Interior and exterior site lighting.
3. Electrical service, generator manual transfer switch,
generator receptacle, and VFD's/power connection for up
to four motors.
4. All three sites will include design of a permanent generator
with automatic transfer switch for the purposes of bidding
as an alternate bid.
5. Control System using programmable logic controllers for
control of sluice gates and pumps based on flows as
determined during modeling in Conceptual Design Phase.
6. Radio telemetry of controls information to the main
wastewater plant for monitoring and control purposes.
7. Modifications of software at the main wastewater plant to
incorporate each site into the system.
c. Grading and Site Plans
The site improvements shall include sidewalks and access roads,
fencing, and signs. The ENGINEER shall provide dimension
plans, grading plans, electrical plans, site details, site technical
specifications, and one color rendering of final site plan drawings.
d. Special Provisions
The ENGINEER shall prepare the final special provisions to be
included in the contract documents.
e. Utility Coordination
The ENGINEER shall coordinate with those utility companies with
facilities within the project corridor. This includes but is not
limited to the electric, water, gas, and telephone utilities.
f. Design Meetings
A maximum of four meetings with city staff and/or other
consultants will be held during the fmal design phase to discuss the
implementation of the letting schedule, project coordination, and
final plans.
g. Probable Costs
The ENGINEER shall prepare a statement of the total probable
cost for the PROJECT based upon the design developed.
Statements of probable construction costs prepared by the
ENGINEER represent the best judgment as a design professional
familiar with the construction industry. It is recognized, however,
that the ENGINEER has no control over the cost of labor, materials
or equipment, over the Contractor's methods of determining bid
prices, or over competitive bidding or market conditions.
Accordingly, the ENGINEER does not guarantee that any actual
cost will not vary from any cost estimate prepared by the
ENGINEER.
h. Permitting
Upon completion of the final plans, the necessary forms will be
completed for submittal of the final plans to the Iowa Department
of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the US Army Corps of Engineers
(COE) for their approval. The Consultant will work with the
OWNER to answer and resolve any questions arising from the
IDNR or COE during the course of their review.
i. Submittal
The ENGINEER will transmit 95% complete plans to the OWNER
for their review prior to the completion of the final plans and
bidding process.
C. CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
1. BIDDING PHASE — Assumes two separate bids (pump station and pump
equipment).
Upon receipt of OWNER authorization under the Final Design Phase as
described herein, the ENGINEER shall perform the following services:
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a. Construction Contract Documents - The PROJECT will be let by
the OWNER and the ENGINEER shall supply the necessary
documents for this process.
b. Advertising - The ENGINEER shall answer questions from
potential contractors, subcontractor and suppliers, and coordinate
with OWNER staff during this phase of services.
c. Bidding - The ENGINEER shall attend the meeting at which bids
are received, tabulate the bids and make recommendations to the
City Council regarding the awarding of the construction contract to
the lowest qualified bidder.
d. The services under this Agreement shall include those required for
the construction of the proposed improvements for the PROJECT.
2. CONSTRUCTION ADMINIS'RATION PHASE — Assumes one contract.
Upon award of the initial construction contracts, the ENGINEER shall
perform the following administrative services during construction of the
PROJECT:
a. During the construction phases, the ENGINEER shall specify the
testing of materials and administrative procedures to be as directed
by the ENGINEER.
b. Preconstruction Conference - The ENGINEER shall arrange and
conduct a preconstruction conference with the Contractor and
OWNER to review the contract requirements, details of
construction, utility conflicts and work schedule prior to
construction.
c. Site Observation - The ENGINEER shall visit the construction site,
at such times and with such frequency deemed necessary by the
ENGINEER, to (a) observe the progress and (b) determine if the
results of the construction work substantially conforms to the
drawings and specifications in the Construction Documents. (See
Article fII.D for more details.)
d. Contractor Payment Requests - The ENGINEER shall review the
requests of the contractor for progress payments and shall approve
a request, based upon site observations, which authorizes payments
and is a declaration that the contractor's work has progressed to the
point indicated.
e. Notification of Nonconformance - The ENGINEER shall notify the
OWNER of any observed work which does not conform to the
construction contract, make recommendations to the OWNER for
the correction of nonconforming work and, at the request of the
OWNER, see that these recommendations are implemented by the
contractor.
f. Shop Drawings - The ENGINEER shall review shop drawings and
other submissions of the Contractor for general compliance with
the construction contract.
g. Change Orders - The ENGINEER shall prepare change orders for
approval of the OWNER.
h. Substantially Complete and Final Site Observation - The
ENGINEER shall perform a site observation to determine if the
PROJECT is substantially complete according to the plans and
specifications and make recommendation on final payment for
each construction phase.
During the Construction Services Phase, the ENGINEER shall
confer with the OWNER'S Project Officer to report PROJECT
status. A written progress report shall be submitted and written in
such a way that it is suitable for use as a City Council information
item.
If the Contractor exceeds the estimated working and/or calendar
days in completing construction of the PROJECT, or if change
orders or PROJECT additions require additional working days, the
ENGINEER will be compensated for administration, inspecting
and staking services based on established hourly rates and fixed
expenses outlined in the Engineer's Standard Fee Schedule (Exhibit
«D»
k. INRCOG will review certified payrolls, complete wage rate
surveys, and maintain certified payroll records and are not included
in this scope of services.
1. Final Acceptance - It is understood that the OWNER will accept
any portion of the PROJECT only after recommendation by the
ENGINEER. Final acceptance of the PROJECT by the OWNER
shall not be deemed to release the Contractor from responsibility
for insuring that the work is done in a good and workmanlike
manner, free of defects in materials and workmanship nor the
ENGINEER for his liability of design.
3. CONSTRUCTION STAKING
The ENGINEER shall be responsible for providing all construction stakes
for the PROJECT. The construction documents will contain a provision
that the ENGINEER will provide one set of stakes for each construction
operation. Any staking that is destroyed due to construction that has to be
replaced, will be at the Contractor's expense.
4. CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION
The ENGINEER will provide one or more Resident Engineer or Resident
Construction Observer for the PROJECT as required during the
Construction Phases. If the Contractor requests a waiver of any provisions
of the plans and specifications, the ENGINEER will make a
recommendation on the request to the OWNER for their determination.
No waiver shall be granted if such waiver would serve to reduce the
quality of the final product. The OWNER shall never be deemed to have
authorized the ENGINEER to consent to the use of defective workmanship
or materials. The Resident Engineer or Construction Observer will give
guidance to the PROJECT during the construction periods, including the
following:
a. Setting and/or checking of lines and grades required during
construction.
b. Observation of the work for general compliance with plans and
specifications.
c. Keep a record or log of Contractor's activities throughout
construction, including notation on the nature and cost of any extra
work or changes ordered during construction.
d. Resident Services provide the Owner with representation at the job
site during the Construction Phases of the PROJECT which results
in increasing the probability that the PROJECT will be constructed
in substantial compliance with the plans and specifications, and
Contract Documents. However, such Resident Services do not
guarantee the Contractor's performance. Resident services do not
include responsibility for construction means, controls, techniques,
sequences, procedures or safety.
5. CONSTRUCTION TESTING
a. The Resident Engineer or Construction Observer will coordinate
the acceptance testing and monitoring according to OWNER
requirements.
b. The following items will be completed by the ENGINEER for the
OWNER based on hourly rates, unit prices and fixed expenses of
the ENGINEER or private testing laboratory.
• Field moisture and density tests by private testing
laboratory.
• Concrete compressive tests by private testing laboratory or
ENGINEER and deliveries to laboratory.
c. Assurance sampling, testing and source inspection required is not
expected to be provided by the ENGINEER.
6. RECORD DRAWINGS
Record Documents - The ENGINEER shall furnish reproducible record
documents for PROJECT according to OWNER requirements. Such as -
builds may contain a waiver of liability phrase in regard to unknown
changes made by the Contractor without OWNER/ENGINEER approval.
D. STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN AND MONITORING.
ENGINEER will prepare and submit the Notice of Intent for Storm Water
Discharge Permit No. 2 applicable to the site; the initial Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and monitor the implementation and administration of
the Plan as follows:
1. DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this Article III, D. the following
definitions shall apply:
a. ADMINIS I RATOR. The person employed by or the independent
person or entity hired by the OWNER or the Owner of the Project
to provide SWPPP Administration Services for the Project.
b. ADMINISTRATION. The act or process of managing, directing
and /or carrying out the physical installation, construction,
placement and/or relocation of storm water pollution control(s) on
the Project site in accordance with the SWPPP, as amended, except
for that part of the SWPPP pertaining to "Section 3.10
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Inspections" of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) general permit.
c. IMPLEMENTATION. The administration of the initial SWPPP
and any approved amended SWPPP for the Project
d. MONITOR. To watch or observe the administration and
implementation of a SWPPP for the Project and to timely report to
OWNER and the Administrator any administration or
implementation that is not in conformance with the SWPPP or any
amendment thereto; or, that is not in compliance with any statute,
law, rule or regulation applicable to the SWPPP.
2. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED. ENGINEER agrees to provide a
qualified person at such times and with such frequency as ENGINEER in
its sole opinion deems necessary or required to monitor the SWPPP for the
Project and any amendments thereto. The ENGINEER will comply with
the requirements of Part 3, Subsection 3.10 of the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for Discharges
from Large and Small Construction Activities, as modified, as this
subsection may pertain to ENGINEER's monitoring activities covered by
this Agreement. Monitoring as used in this Agreement shall be the
equivalent of inspections as used in said Subsection 3.10 of the NPDES
General Permit.
a. ENGINEER shall not supervise, direct or have control over the
Administrator's administration of the SWPPP nor have any
responsibility for the means, methods, techniques, sequences or
procedures selected by the Administrator nor for the
Administrator's safety precautions or programs in connection with
the administration of the SWPPP. These rights and responsibilities
are solely those of the Administrator.
b. ENGINEER shall not be responsible for any acts or omissions of
the Administrator or any agents or employees of any of them. The
ENGINEER does not guarantee the performance of the
Administrator and shall not be responsible for the Administrator's
failure to properly administer the SWPPP or for the
Administrator's failure to comply with any statute, law, rule or
regulation applicable to the SWPPP.
c. OWNER acknowledges that the various governmental agencies
having jurisdiction over the administration and implementation of
a SWPPP may, at times, have differing interpretations and
requirements for compliance with statutes, laws, rules and
regulations applicable to the SWPPP. OWNER shall be solely
responsible for any fines, charges, penalties, or fees levied against
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OWNER or the Owner of the Project for violations of said statutes,
laws, rules and regulations and shall hold ENGINEER harmless
therefrom and shall not seek indemnity or recourse against
ENGINEER, except for those fines, charges, penalties, or fees
levied against OWNER or the Owner of the Project that are
caused by or arising out of ENGINEER's negligent acts, errors or
omissions in the performance of it's services under this Agreement.
A violation of said statutes, laws, rules and regulations arising out
of differing agency interpretations and/or requirements for
compliance shall not constitute negligence per se.
3. OWNER'S Responsibility regarding SWPPP
OWNER shall be solely responsible for: a) the implementation and
administration of the initial plan; b) making modifications to the initial
plan as needed; c) filing the Notice of Discontinuance; and, d) compliance
with all NPDES or storm water discharge statutes, rules, regulations or
ordinances applicable to the site. ENGINEER will include the initial
Storm Water Pollution Prevent Plan as a part of the Construction
Documents and will require the Construction Contractor in the
Construction Contract to assume all of OWNER'S responsibilities set
forth in this paragraph.
4. Indemnification
ENGINEER agrees, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to indemnify
and hold OWNER harmless against all damages, liabilities or costs
including reasonable attorneys' fees and defense costs (hereafter "Claims")
to the extent caused by ENGINEER'S errors, omissions or negligent acts
relating to the preparation of the Notice of Intent or creation of the initial
storm water pollution prevent plan. OWNER shall protect, defend,
indemnify and hold ENGINEER harmless from any and all Claims caused
by or in any manner related to: a) any discharges of soil, silt, sediment,
petroleum product, hazardous substances or solid waste from the site;
and/or b) any alleged violation of any NPDES or storm water discharge
statute, rule, regulation or ordinance, unless said Claims were primarily
caused by the ENGINEER'S own negligent acts. OWNER shall release,
waive and otherwise discharge any and all Claims that OWNER may
assert against ENGINEER relating, in any manner, to any discharges from
the Site and/or any alleged violation of any NPDES or storm water
discharge statute, rule, regulation or ordinance except as set forth above.
The covenants and provisions herein shall survive cessation of
ENGINEER'S work on the site.
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E. ADDITIONAL SERVICES
1. Changes in Scope of Services
The OWNER may request Additional Services from the ENGINEER not
included in the Scope of Services as outlined. Additional Services may
include, but not be limited to, expanding the scope of the PROJECT and
work to be completed; requesting the development of various documents;
or requesting additional work items that increases the Engineering
Services and corresponding costs. Additional Services shall be performed
as requested in writing by the OWNER on an hourly basis in accordance
with the current fiscal year Snyder & Associates, Inc. Standard Fee
Schedule in affect at the time of actual performance. All services quoted
on a lump sum basis shall be valid for one year from the contract date.
F. ACCESS OF DOCUMENTS
The OWNER, Economic Development Administration, Comptroller General of
the United States, Inspector General of the Department of Commerce, or any of
their duly authorized representatives, shall have access to any documents, books,
papers, and records of the ENGINEER (which are directly pertinent to a specific
grant program) for the purpose of making an audit, examination, excerpts, and
transcriptions. The ENGINEER shall maintain all required records for at least
three years after the OWNER makes final payment and all pending matters are
closed.
IV. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER
At its own expense, the OWNER shall have the following responsibilities regarding the
execution of the Contract by the ENGINEER.
A. PROJECT OFFICER
The OWNER shall name a Project Officer to act as the OWNER's representative
with respect to the work performed under this Agreement. All correspondence
with OWNER relating to PROJECT shall be directed to the Project Officer and
the Project Officer shall be invited to all progress meetings and other meetings
called during the PROJECT.
B. PROMPT RESPONSE
To prevent an unreasonable delay in the ENGINEER's work, the OWNER will
examine all reports, drawings, specifications, and other documents and will
provide authorizations in writing to the ENGINEER to proceed with work within
a reasonable time period.
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C. PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
The OWNER shall furnish the following information for the PROJECT: Design
and construction standards; PROJECT area topography and existing features and
utilities; construction documents of projects within close proximity; known
property locations and conditions; zoning or deed restrictions; approved
Assessment method and formula; and permission for access to private property if
necessary to perform work.
V. WORK SCHEDULE
The PROJECT, from design through construction completion, shall be performed by the
ENGINEER in accordance with a schedule mutually developed by the OWNER and
ENGINEER. Generally, the schedule for the PROJECT is described as follows:
A. The project schedule will be completed in the following timeframe, assuming all
approvals and decisions are obtained within the appropriate timeframes:
Days From NTP
1. Completion of Conceptual Design Report (30%) 60
2. Approval of Conceptual Design Report and Pump Station
Design Frequency Selection (By Others) 65
3. Permit Application Submittals 75
4. Completion of Preliminary Plans and Construction Cost
Estimate (60%) 105
5. Approval of Preliminary Plans (By Others) 110
6. Permits Received by Review Agencies (By Others) 135
7. Completion of Final Plans, Specifications and Cost
Estimate (95%) 140
8. Completion of Construction Documents for Bidding 150
(100%)
Final letting schedule will be determined during the PROJECT which would
prioritize each of the three project sites and modify the project schedule. The
ENGINEER will provide written notice for changes in the schedule based on this
prioritization.
B. The ENGINEER shall not be responsible for delays in the schedule which are
beyond the ENGINEER's control.
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VI. COMPENSATION AND TERMS OF PAYMENT
The OWNER shall pay the ENGINEER in accordance with the terms and conditions of
this Agreement.
A. BASIC SERVICES
As set forth in Article III (B) the engineering fee shall be on the basis of an hourly
not to exceed and fixed expenses amount of six hundred ninety thousand one
hundred and 00/100 dollars ($690,100.00)
Hollywood Lift Station
Item
Hourly
Amount
1. Project Administration
2. Topographic Survey
3. Environmental Assessment
4. Conceptual Design
5. Geotechnical Investigation
6. Electrical/Mechanical Design
7. Preliminary Design Phase
8. Right of Way Plats
9. Neighborhood Informational Meeting
10. Final Design Phase
Cedar Bend Lift Station
Item
$14,400.00
$23,300.00
$2,000.00
$46,700.00
$3,300.00
$16,300.00
$48,300.00
$1,400.00
$7,200.00
$110,850.00
$273,750.00
Hourly
Amount
1. Project Administration
2. Topographic Survey
3. Environmental Assessment
4. Conceptual Design
5. Geotechnical Investigation
6. Electrical/Mechanical Design
7. Preliminary Design Phase
8. Right of Way Plats
9. Neighborhood Informational Meeting
10. Final Design Phase
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$14,400.00
$25,700.00
$2,200.00
$46,800.00
$3,300.00
$16,300.00
$47,700.00
$800.00
$7,200.00
$107,450.00
$271,850.00
Fletcher Avenue Lift Station
Item
Hourly
Amount
1. Project Administration
2. Topographic Survey
3. Environmental Assessment
4. Conceptual Design
5. Geotechnical Investigation
6. Electrical/Mechanical Design
7. Preliminary Design Phase
8. Right of Way Plats
9. Neighborhood Informational Meeting
10. Final Design Phase
B. CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
$8,000.00
$25,500.00
$2,300.00
$23,000.00
$3,400.00
$10,000.00
$24,900.00
$1,400.00
$6,000.00
$40,000.00
$144,500.00
As set forth in Article III (C) shall be on the basis of hourly not to exceed and
fixed expenses basis as outlined in the Engineer's Standard Fee Schedule in the
amount of three hundred seventy six thousand one hundred and 00/100 dollars
($376,100.00).
Hollywood Lift Station
Estimated Cost
Item Not to Exceed
1. Bidding Phase $4,000.00
2. Construction Administration $23,500.00
3. Construction Staking $12,500.00
4. SWPPP Monitoring $11,400.00
5. Construction Testing (Terracon) $7,000.00
5. Construction Observation $87,600.00
6. Record Drawings $6,100.00
$152,100.00
Cedar Bend Lift Station
Estimated Cost
Item Not to Exceed
1. Bidding Phase $4,000.00
2. Construction Administration $22,600.00
3. Construction Staking $10,000.00
4. Construction Observation $87,600.00
5. SWPP Monitoring $11,400.00
6. Construction Testing (Terracon) $7,000.00
7. Record Drawings $6,100.00
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$148,700.00
Fletcher Avenue Lift Station
Estimated Cost
Item Not to Exceed
1. Bidding Phase $3,500.00
2. Construction Administration $13,000.00
3. Construction Staking $7,000.00
4. Construction Observation $35,000.00
5. SWPP Monitoring $8,800.00
6. Construction Testing (Terracon) $5,000.00
7. Record Drawings $3,000.00
$75,300.00
The current fee schedule is shown in Exhibit "D". The charges from the Fee
Schedule will be based on the fiscal year the charges occur. Total fees of services
shall not exceed the following amounts without approval of the OWNER.
Basic Services Subtotal:
Construction Services Subtotal:
Total Contract:
$690,100.00
$376,100.00
$1,066,200.00
Hourly not to exceed
Hourly not to exceed
Anytime the ENGINEER anticipates that actual engineering costs will exceed
estimated engineering costs, he shall immediately notify the OWNER, in writing,
of such proposed increase and the reasons therefor. The OWNER shall thereupon
review such proposed increase and either accept or reject same.
C. ADDITIONAL SERVICES
As set forth in Article III (D), Additional Services shall be performed as requested
in writing by the OWNER and shall be performed on an hourly basis shall be
performed in accordance with the current fiscal year Snyder & Associates, Inc.
Standard Fee Schedule in affect at the time of actual performance. All services
quoted on a lump sum basis shall be valid for one year from the contract date.
VII. METHOD OF PAYMENT
A. The ENGINEER shall submit billings for Basic, Construction and Additional
Services to the OWNER on a thirty (30) day basis under separate cover and shall
be paid by the OWNER within fourteen (14) days after approval by the City
Council. The OWNER shall pay the ENGINEER a percentage of the total fee for
each phase or a cost not to exceed the amount shown in accordance with the
schedule shown below.
B. Billings shall include sufficient documentation to explain the charges. All billings
shall be accompanied by a Billings Information Report on a form provided to the
ENGINEER by the OWNER.
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VIII. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
The ENGINEER or OWNER may, after giving seven (7) days written notice to the other
party, terminate this agreement and the ENGINEER shall be paid for services provided to
the termination notice date, including reimbursable expenses due, plus termination
expenses. Termination expenses are defined as reimbursable expenses directly attributed to
the termination.
IX. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
No elected official or employee of the OWNER who exercises any responsibilities in
review, approval, or carrying out of this Agreement shall participate in any decision relating
to this Agreement which affects his or her direct or indirect personal or financial interest.
X. ASSIGNABILITY
The ENGINEER shall not assign any interest in this Agreement and shall not transfer any
interest in the same without the prior written consent of the OWNER.
XI. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
All drawings, specifications and other work products of the PROJECT are instruments of
services for this PROJECT only and shall remain the property of the ENGINEER. The
ENGINEER may deliver to the OWNER, at the OWNER's request, paper or electronic
media copies of documents prepared in accordance with this Agreement. The OWNER may
make hard copies or electronic copies of these documents for purposes supporting the
intended use of the project. Any reuse or modification of the documents supplied by
ENGINEER for purposes of the PROJECT, including electronic media will be at the
recipient's risk and responsibility. Electronic media will be provided as is without warranty,
expressed or implied and it shall be the OWNER'S responsibility to reconcile this
electronic data with the final certified paper plans, and that the final certified paper plans
shall be regarded as the legal documents for this PROJECT.
XII. CONFIDENTIALITY
No reports, information, and/or data given to or prepared or assembled by the ENGINEER
under this Agreement shall be made available to any individual or organization by the
ENGINEER without prior written approval of the OWNER.
XIII. INSURANCE
The ENGINEER shall maintain insurance to protect the ENGINEER from claims under
Workmen's Compensation Acts; claims due to personal injury or death of any employee or
any other person; claims due to injury or destruction of property; and claims arising out of
errors, omissions, or negligent acts for which the ENGINEER is legally liable. The
amounts and extent of such insurance is as follows:
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1. Professional Liability -
2. Vehicle Coverage -
Bodily Injury
3. Workmen's Compensation -
4. General Liability -
XIV. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
$ 2,000,000 each claim; 2,000,000 aggregate
$ 1,000,000 combined single limit (each accident)
$ 100,000 each accident
$ 1,000,000 each occurrence and 2,000,000 aggregate
In an effort to resolve any conflicts that may arise during the design and construction of the
Project or following the completion of the Project, the OWNER and the ENGINEER agree
that all disputes between them arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the Project
shall be first discussed by representative(s) of each party who have authority to settle in a
good faith effort by both parties to resolve the dispute. In the event the parties are unable to
resolve the dispute, the parties agree to submit the dispute to non binding mediation before
submission to civil litigation in a court of competent jurisdiction. All costs of mediation
(excluding attorney fees, if any) shall be shared equally by the parties. Each party shall pay
their own attorney fees.
The OWNER and the ENGINEER further agree to include a similar mediation provision in
all agreements with independent contractors and consultants retained for the Project and to
require all independent contractors and consultants also to include a similar mediation
provision in all agreements with their subcontractors, subconsultants, suppliers and
fabricators, thereby providing for mediation as the primary method for dispute resolution
among the parties to all those agreements.
XV. ENGINEER'S RESPONSIBILITY
The ENGINEER shall be responsible for the professional quality and technical accuracy of
all services furnished by the ENGINEER under this Agreement, except for that work
provided by OWNER. The ENGINEER shall, without additional compensation, correct or
revise any error or deficiencies in his work. Approval of the OWNER of any such work
shall not in any way relieve the ENGINEER of responsibility for the technical accuracy and
adequacy of said services. The OWNER's review, approval or acceptance of, or payment
for any of the services shall not be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights under this
Agreement or of any cause of action arising out of the performance of this Agreement.
XVI. COMPLETENESS OF THE AGREEMENT
This document contains all terms and conditions of this Agreement and any alteration shall
be invalid unless made in writing, signed by both parties and incorporated as an amendment
to this Agreement. There are no understandings, representations, or agreements, written or
oral, other than those incorporated herein.
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XVII. ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION OF REPORT
The ENGINEER shall place his certification on the Contract Documents, all in conformity
with Chapter 114, Code of Iowa.
LN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have signed this Agreement as of the day and the year first
above written.
ATTEST:
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Exhibit "D"
SNYDER & ASSOCIATES
2011-12
STANDARD FEE SCHEDULE
Billing Classification/Level
Billing Rate
Professional
Designer
Engineer, Structural Engineer, Landscape Architect, Land Surveyor, GIS,
Environmental Scientist, Project Manager, Planner, Right -of -Way Agent, Graphic
Principal
$157.00-167.00
/hour
Senior
$138.00
/hour
VIII
$131.00
/hour
VII
$124.00
/hour
VI
$120.00
/hour
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$112.00
/hour
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$100.00
/hour
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$92.00
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$84.00
/hour
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$70.00
/hour
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Technicians—CADD, Survey, Construction Observation
Lead
$100.00
/hour
Senior
$96.00
/hour
VIII
$90.00
/hour
VII
$8L00
/hour
VI
$73.00
/hour
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$67.00
/hour
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$60.00
/hour
III
$51.00
/hour
II
$43.00
/hour
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$38.00
/hour
Administrative
Clerical
Administrative II
$50.00
/hour
Administrative I
Reimbursables
Mileage
$42.00
current IRS standard
/hour
rate
1 -person robotic equipment (in addition to technical rate)
$25.00
/hour
Outside Services
As Invoiced
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ENGINEERS & PLANNERS
D. E R ASS C I -ATE° S.
ANKENY,, IA ATLANTIC, IA CEDAR RAPIDS, L4 COUNCIL BLUFFS, L4 MARYVILLE, MO ST. JOSEPH, MO
(515) 964-2020 (712) 243-6505 I (319) 362-9394 I (712) 322-3202 I (660) 582-8888 I (816) 364-5222
July 11, 2011
Jamie Knutson, P.E.
Associate Engineer
City of Waterloo
715 Mulberry Street
Waterloo, IA 50703
RE: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT CONTRACT ADDENDUM
CDBG CONTRACT PROVISIONS
STORMWATER LIFT STATIONS — GROUP 3
WATERLOO, IOWA
Dear Mr. Knutson,
This letter shall serve as a contract addendum to our Professional Services Agreement for the above
referenced project. This addendum shall add Attachment A (Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) contract provisions), a copy of which is attached herto and by this reference made a part of our
Professional Services Agreement.
Please acknowledge acceptance by executing the enclosed copy of this letter and sending it back with our
copy of a fully executed Professional Services Agreement. Thank you.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this contract addendum do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
SNYDER & ASSOCIATES, INC.
7;*/,
David N. Moeller, P.
President
ARB
Encl.
The City of Waterloo herby acknowledge acceptance of this addendum to said Professional Services
Agreement this re -16. day of 3-t) L.1 , 2011.
A11 EST:
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City of W-,~, loo (OWNER)
B t•- ril4/
Snyder
& Associates, Inc. - 2727 S.W. Snyder Boulevard - Ankeny, IA 50023
www.snyder-associates.com
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ATTACHMENT A
REQUIRED CONTRACT LANGUAGE
All project contracts shall contain at a minimum the following provisions, as appropriate.
ALL CONTRACTS
1. Access and Maintenance of Records
The contractor must maintain all required records for five years after final payments are made and all
other pending matters are closed.
At any time during nonnal business hours and as frequently as is deemed necessary, the contractor shall
make available to the Iowa Department of Economic Development, the State Auditor, the General
Accounting Office, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, for their examination, all of
its records pertaining to all matters covered by this contract and permit these agencies to audit, examine,
make excerpts or transcripts, from such records, contract, invoices, payrolls, personnel records, conditions
of employment, and all other matters covered by this contract.
2. Civil Rights
The Contractor must comply with the following laws and regulations:
• Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352).
States that no person may be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of or subjected
to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance on the
basis of race, color, or national origin.
• Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Fair Housing Act), as amended.
• Iowa Civil Rights Act of 1965.
This Act mirrors the Federal Civil Rights Act.
• Section 109 of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (42 U.S.C.
5309).
Provides that no person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of or
subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or handicap
under any program or activity funded in part or in whole under Title 1 of the Act.
• The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.)
Provides that no person on the basis of age, be excludedfrom participation in, be denied the
benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal
financial assistance.
• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (P.L. 93-112, 29 U.S.C. 794).
Provides that no otherwise quaked individual shall solely by reason of his/her handicap be
excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of or be discriminated against under any
program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.
• Americans with Disabilities Act (P.L. 101-336, 42 U.S.C. 12101-12213)
Provides comprehensive civil rights to individuals with disabilities in the areas of employment,
public accommodations, state and local government services, and telecommrmications.
• Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701u).
Provides to the greatest extent feasible, that training and employment opportunities be made
available to lower-income residents of project areas and that contracts be awarded to small
businesses located within the project area or owned in substantial part by project area residents.
• Federal Executive Order 11246, as amended by Executive Order 11357.
Provides that no one be discriminated in employment.
• Federal Executive Order 11063, as amended by Executive Order 12259.
3. Termination Clause
All contracts utilizing CDBG funds must contain a termination clause that specifies the following:
• Under what conditions the clause may be imposed.
• The form the termination notice must take (e.g., certified letter).
• The time frame required between the notice of termination and its effective date.
• The method used to compute the final payment(s) to the contractor.
4. Certification regarding government -wide restriction on lobbying.
All contracts utilizing CDBG funds must contain the following certification concerning restriction of
lobbying:
"The Recipient certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:
i. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the Recipient, to
any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a
Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of
Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal
grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the
extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan,
or cooperative agreement.
ii. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person
for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of
Congress, an officer or employee, or an employee of a Member of congress in connection with
this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the Recipient shall complete and
submit Standard Form -LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Federal Lobbying" in accordance with
its instruction.
The Recipient shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award
documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under
grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose
accordingly.
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction
was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into
this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required
certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for
each such failure."
5. Lead -Safe Housing Regulations (As applicable)
24 CFR Part 35 et al.
Requirements for Notification, Evaluation and Reduction of Lead -Based Paint Hazards in Federally
Owned Residential Properties and Housing Receiving Federal Assistance, Final Rule
ALL CONTRACTS IN EXCESS OF 810,000
In addition to the preceding provisions, all contracts in excess of $10,000 must include the following
language, pursuant to Federal Executive Orders 11246 and 11375:
"During the performance of this contract, the contractor agrees as follows:
(1) The contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because
of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The contractor will take affirmative action to
ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees aretreated during employment, without
regard to their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Such action shall include, but not be
limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer, recruitment or
recruitment advertising, layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and
selection for training, including apprenticeship. The contractor agrees to post in conspicuous
places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the
contracting officer setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.
(2) The contractor will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of
the contractor, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
(3)
The contractor will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which he has a
collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice, to be provided by the
agency contracting officer, advising the labor union or workers' representative of the contractor's
commitments under Section 202 of the Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24, 1965, and
shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for
employment.
(4) The contractor will comply with all provisions of Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24,
1965, and of the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.
(5)
The contractor will furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order No. 11246 of
September 24, 1965, and by the rules, regulations, and orders of the Secretary of Labor, or
pursuant thereto, and will permit access to his books, records, and accounts by the contracting
agency and the Secretary of Labor for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with such
rules, regulations, and orders.
(6) In the event of the contractor's non-compliance with the nondiscrimination clause of this contract
or with any of such rules, regulations, or orders, this contract may be canceled, terminated or
(7)
suspended in whole or in part and the contractor may be declared ineligible for further
Government contracts in accordance with procedures authorized in Executive Order No. 11246 of
September 24, 1965, and such other sanctions may be imposed and remedies invoked as provided
in Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24, 1965, or by rule, regulation, or order of the
Secretary of Labor, or as otherwise provided by law.
The contractor will include the provisions of Paragraphs (1) through (7) in every subcontract or
purchase order unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary of Labor issued
pursuant to Section 204 of Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24, 1965, so that such
provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. The contractor will take such
action with respect to any subcontract or purchase order as the contracting agency may direct as a
means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for noncompliance: Provided, however,
that in the event the contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a
subcontractor or vendor as a result of such direction by the contracting agency, the contractor may
request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States."
ALL CONTRACTS IN EXCESS OF $100,000
In addition to the preceding provisions, contracts in excess of $100,000 shall require compliance with the
following laws and regulations:
Section 306 ofthe Clean Air Acts (42 U.S.C. 1857(h)).
Section 508 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1368).
Executive Order 11738.
EPA Regulations - 40 CFR, Part 32.
Clean Air and Water Acts - required clauses:
This clause is required in ail third party contracts involving projects subject to the Clean Air Act (42
U.S.C. 1857 et seq.), the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), and the
regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency with respect to 40 CFR Part 32, as amended. It
should also be mentioned in the bid document.
During the performance of this contract, the CONTRACTOR agrees as follows:
(1) The CONTRACTOR will certify that any facility to be utilized in the performance of any
nonexempt contract or subcontract is not listed on the Excluded. Party Listing System pursuant to
40 CFR 32.
(2) The CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with all the requirements of Section 114 of the Clean Air
Act, as amended, (42 U.S.C. 1857c-8) and Section 308 of the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act, as amended (33 U.S.C. 1318) relating to inspection, monitoring, entry, reports, and
information, as well as all other requirements specified in said Section 114 and Section 308, and
all regulations and guidelines issued thereunder.
(3) The CONTRACTOR agrees that as a condition for the award ofthe contract, prompt notice will
be given of any notification received from the Director, Office of Federal Activities,
Environmental Protection Agency, indicating that a facility utilized or to be utilized for the
contract is under consideration to be listed on the Excluded Party Listing System.
(4) The CONTRACTOR agrees that it will include or cause to be included the criteria and
requirements in Paragraph (1) through (4) of this section in every nonexempt subcontract and
require every subcontractor to take such action as the Government may direct as a means of
enforcing such provisions.
ALL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS IN EXCESS OF $2,000
1n addition to the preceding provisions, all construction contracts in excess of $2,000 must include the
Federal Labor Standards Provisions (verbatim) found in Appendix Two under Required Contract
Provisions. (Housing rehabilitation contracts of less than 8 units are excluded from this requirement.)