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IOWA DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION ( DOT) PROJECT NO . : STSG -SWAP -8155 ( 769 ) --SG -07
CITY OF WATERLOO PROJECT NO . : TOF -295
CITY OF WATERLOO , IOWA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
for
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SERVICES
This Agreement is made and entered by and between Willett , Hofmann & Associates , Inc . , 625
32nd Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids , Iowa , hereinafter referred to as "WHA" or " CONSULTANT" and
City of Waterloo , Iowa , hereinafter referred to as " CLIENT" or " OWNER" . The effective date of
this Agreement shall be the date on which it is signed by the Mayor of the City of Waterloo .
IN CONSIDERATION of the covenants hereinafter set forth , the parties hereto mutually agree as
follows :
I . SCOPE OF SERVICES
WHA shall perform professional Services (the " Services" ) in connection with CLIENT' s
facilities in accordance with the Scope of Services set forth in Attachment A attached hereto .
II . WHA 'S RESPONSIBILITIES
WHA shall , subject to the terms and provisions of this Agreement:
(a ) Appoint one or more individuals who shall be authorized to act on behalf of WHA and
with whom CLIENT may consult at all reasonable times , and whose instructions ,
requests , and decisions will be binding upon WHA as to all matters pertaining to this
Agreement and the performance of the parties hereunder. WHA' s authorized
individual is Michael G . Dryden , P . E .
( b ) Use all reasonable efforts to complete the Services within the time period mutually
agreed upon , except for reasons beyond its control . Schedule shall be as defined in
Attachment B .
( c) Perform the Services in accordance with generally accepted professional engineering
standards in existence at the time of performance of the Services . If during the two-
year period following the completion of Services , it is shown that there is an error in
the Services solely as a result of WHA' s failure to meet these standards , WHA shall
re- perform such substandard Services as may be necessary to remedy such error at
no cost to CLIENT . Since WHA has no control over local conditions , the cost of labor
and materials , or over competitive bidding and market conditions , WHA does not
guarantee the accuracy of any construction cost estimates as compared to
contractor' s bids or the actual cost to the CLIENT. WHA makes no other warranties
either express or implied and the parties ' rights , liabilities , responsibilities , and
remedies with respect to the quality of Services , including claims alleging negligence ,
breach of warranty and breach of contract , shall be exclusively those set forth herein .
(d ) WHA shall , if requested in writing by CLIENT , for the protection of CLIENT , require
from all vendors and subcontractors from which WHA procures equipment, materials ,
or services for the project, guarantees with respect to such equipment , materials , and
services . All such guarantees shall be made available to CLIENT to the full extent of
the terms thereof. WHA's liability with respect to such equipment, and materials
obtained from vendors or services from subcontractors , shall be limited to procuring
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guarantees from such vendors or subcontractors and rendering all reasonable
assistance to CLIENT for the purpose of enforcing the same .
( e) WHA will be providing estimates of costs to the CLIENT covering an extended period
of time . WHA does not have control over any such costs , including , but not limited
to , costs of labor, material , equipment , or services furnished by others or over
competitive bidding , marketing , or negotiating conditions , or construction contractors '
methods of determining their prices . Accordingly , it is acknowledged and understood
that any estimates , projections , or opinions of probable project costs provided herein
by WHA are estimates only , made on the basis of WHA' s experience and represent
WHA' s reasonable judgment as a qualified professional . WHA does not guaranty that
proposals , bids or actual project costs will not vary from the opinions of probable costs
prepared by WHA , and the CLI ENT waives any and all claims that it may have against
WHA as a result of any such variance .
III . CLIENT' S RESPONSIBILITIES
CLIENT shall at such times as may be required for the successful and expeditious completion
of the Services ;
( a) Provide all criteria and information as to CLIENT' s requirements ; obtain all necessary
approvals and permits required from all governmental authorities having jurisdiction
over the project ; and designate a Project Manager with authority to act on CLIENT' s
behalf on all matters concerning the Services . The CLIENT' s representative and
Project Manager for this project is Mohammad Elahi , Traffic Engineer.
( b ) Furnish to WHA all existing studies , reports , and other available data pertinent to the
Services , and obtain additional reports , data and services as may be required for the
project . WHA shall be entitled to rely upon all such information , data , and the results
of such other services in performing its Services hereunder.
IV. INDEMNIFICATION
WHA agrees to indemnify and hold harmless CLIENT from and against any and all suits ,
actions , damages , loss , liability , or costs ( including , without limitation , reasonable attorneys'
fees directly related thereto ) for bodily injury or death of any person or damage to third party
property if and to the extent arising from the negligent errors or omissions or willful misconduct
of WHA during the performance of the Services hereunder.
V. INSURANCE
Commencing with the performance of the Services , and continuing until the earlier of
acceptance of the Services or termination of this Agreement, WHA shall maintain standard
insurance policies as follows :
( a ) Workers ' Compensation and/or all other Social Insurance in accordance with the
statutory requirements of the state having jurisdiction over WHA' s employees who
are engaged in the Services , with Employer' s Liability not less than One Hundred
Thousand Dollars ( $ 100 , 000 ) each accident;
( b ) Commercial General Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability and Automobile
liability insurance including (owned , non -owned , or hired ) , each in a combined single
limit of One Million Dollars ($ 1 , 000 , 000 ) each occurrence for bodily injury and
property damage liability . This policy includes Contractual Liability coverage . WHA
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agrees to name CLIENT as Additional Insured on this policy , but only to the extent of
WHA' s negligence under this Agreement and only to the extent of the insurance limits
specified herein .
(c) Professional Liability Insurance with limits of $ 1 , 000 , 000 per claim and in the
aggregate covering WHA against all sums which WHA may become legally obligated
to pay on account of any professional liability arising out of the performance of this
Agreement.
WHA agrees to provide CLIENT with certificates of insurance evidencing the above -described
coverage prior to the start of Services hereunder and annually thereafter if required . WHA
shall provide prompt notice to the CLIENT in the event of cancellation , material change , or
nonrenewal per standard ISO Acord Form wording and the policy provisions .
VI . COMPENSATION AND TERMS OF PAYMENT
Compensation for the services shall be on an hourly basis in accordance with the hourly rates
and other direct expenses in effect at the time the services are performed . Total
compensation associated with the Construction Engineering services phase of the Project is
a not4o-exceed fee of Thirty - Five Thousand Five Hundred Forty Dollars and Zero Cents
( $ 35 , 540 . 00) . The fee is broken down in Attachment B and the standard hourly rates are
outlined in Attachment C .
A contingency amount of Three Thousand One Hundred Sixty Dollars and Zero Cents
($ 3 , 160 . 00 ) has been established for this Agreement and the Maximum Amount Payable
under this Agreement is Thirty - Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars and Zero Cents
($ 38 , 700 . 00 ) . Written request by WHA indicating the need and written approval by the
CLIENT' s Project Manager are needed prior to usage of the contingency amount.
WHA may bill the CLIENT monthly for services completed at the time of billing . CLIENT
agrees to pay WHA the full amount of such invoice within thirty ( 30 ) days after receipt thereof.
In the event CLIENT disputes any invoice item , CLIENT shall give WHA written notice of such
disputed item within ten ( 10 ) days after receipt of invoice and shall pay to WHA the undisputed
portion of the invoice according to the provisions hereof. CLIENT agrees to abide by any
applicable statutory prompt pay provisions currently in effect.
VII . TERMINATION
CLIENT may , with or without cause , terminate the Services at any time upon fourteen ( 14)
days written notice to WHA. The obligation to provide further Services under this Agreement
may be terminated by either party upon fourteen ( 14 ) 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 , providing such defaulting party has not cured such failure ,
or , in the event of a non - monetary default, commenced reasonable actions to cure such
failure . In either case , WHA will be paid for all expenses incurred and Services rendered to
the date of the termination in accordance with compensation terms of Article VI ,
VIII . OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
(a ) Sealed original drawings , specifications , final project specific calculations and other
instruments of service which WHA prepares and delivers to CLIENT pursuant to this
Agreement shall become the property of CLIENT when WHA has been compensated
for Services rendered . CLIENT shall have the right to use such instruments of service
solely for the purpose of the construction , operation and maintenance of the Facilities .
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Any other use or reuse of original or altered files shall beat CLIENT' s sole risk without
liability or legal exposure to WHA and CLIENT agrees to release , defend , and hold
WHA harmless from and against all claims or suits asserted against WHA in the event
such documents are used for a purpose different than originally prepared even though
such claims or suits may be based on allegations of negligence by WHA . Nothing
contained in this paragraph shall be construed as limiting or depriving WHA of its
rights to use its basic knowledge and skills to design or carry out other projects or
work for itself or others , whether or not such other projects or work are similar to the
work to be performed pursuant to this Agreement.
( b ) Any files delivered in electronic medium may not work on systems and software
different than those with which they were originally produced , and WHA makes no
warranty as to the compatibility of these files with any other system or software .
Because of the potential degradation of electronic medium over time , in the event of
a conflict between the sealed original drawings and the electronic files , the sealed
drawings will govern .
IX . MEANS AND METHODS
(a ) WHA shall not have control or charge of and shall not be responsible for construction
means , methods , techniques , sequences , or procedures , or for safety measures and
programs including enforcement of Federal and State safety requirements , in
connection with construction work performed by CLIENT' s construction contractors .
Nor shall WHA be responsible for the supervision of CLIENT' s construction
contractors , subcontractors or of any of their employees , agents , and representatives
of such contractors ; or for inspecting machinery , construction equipment and tools
used and employed by contractors and subcontractors on CLIENT' s construction
projects and shall not have the right to stop or reject work without the thorough
evaluation and approval of the CLIENT . In no event shall WHA be liable for the acts
or omissions of CLIENT' s construction contractors , subcontractors or any persons or
entities performing any of the construction work , or for the failure of any of them to
carry out construction work under contracts with CLIENT.
( b) In order that WHA may be fully protected against such third - party claims , CLIENT
agrees to obtain and maintain for the benefit of WHA the same indemnities and
insurance benefits obtained for the protection of the CLIENT from any contractor or
subcontractor working on the project and shall obtain from that
contractor/subcontractor insurance certificates evidencing WHA as an additional
named insured .
X. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
WHA shall be an independent contractor with respect to the Services to be performed
hereunder. Neither WHA nor its subcontractors , nor the employees of either, shall be deemed
to be the servants , employees , or agents of CLIENT .
XI . PRE- EXISTING CONDITIONS
Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding , title to , ownership of, legal responsibility and
liability for any and all pre-existing contamination shall at all times remain with CLIENT.
" Preexisting contamination " is any hazardous or toxic substance present at the site or sites
concerned which was not brought onto such site or sites by WHA. CLIENT agrees to release ,
defend , indemnify , and hold WHA harmless from and against any and all liability which may
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in any manner arise in any way directly or indirectly caused by such pre-existing contamination
except if such liability arises from WHA' s sole negligence or willful misconduct.
CLIENT shall , at CLIENT' s sole expense and risk, arrange for handling , storage ,
transportation , treatment and delivery for disposal of pre -existing contamination . CLIENT
shall be solely responsible for obtaining a disposal site for such material . CLIENT shall look
to the disposal facility and/or transporter for any responsibility or liability arising from improper
disposal or transportation of such waste . WHA shall not have or exert any control over
CLIENT in CLIENT' s obligations or responsibilities as a generator in the storage ,
transportation , treatment , or disposal of any pre -existing contamination . CLIENT shall
complete and execute any governmentally required forms relating to regulated activities
including , but not limited to generation , storage , handling , treatment, transportation , or
disposal of pre-existing contamination . In the event that WHA executes or completes any
governmentally required forms relating to regulated activities including but not limited to
storage , generation , treatment, transportation , handling , or disposal of hazardous or toxic
materials , WHA shall be and be deemed to have acted as CLIENT' s agent.
For WHA' s Services requiring drilling , boring , excavation or soils sampling , CLIENT shall
approve selection of the contractors to perform such services , all site locations , and provide
WHA with all necessary information regarding the presence of underground hazards , utilities ,
structures , and conditions at the site .
XII . LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
CLIENT agrees that WHA' s liability for the act, error, or omission in its performance of services
under this Agreement shall in no event exceed the amount of the total compensation received
by WHA . It is intended by the parties to this Agreement that WHA' s services in connection
with the project anticipated herein shall not subject WHA' s individual employees , officers , or
directors to any personal legal exposure for the risks associated with this project.
XIII . DISPUTE RESOLUTION
If a dispute arises out of, or relates to , the breach of this Agreement and if the dispute cannot
be settled through negotiation , then WHA and the CLIENT agree to submit the dispute to
mediation . In the event WHA or the CLIENT desires to mediate any dispute , that party shall
notify the other party in writing of the dispute desired to be mediated . If the parties are unable
to resolve their differences within 10 days of the receipt of such notice , such dispute shall be
submitted for mediation in accordance with the procedures and rules of the American
Arbitration Association ( or any successor organization ) then in effect. The deadline for
submitting the dispute to mediation can be changed if the parties mutually agree in writing to
extend the time between receipt of notice and submission to mediation . The expenses of the
mediator shall be shared 50 percent by WHA and 50 percent by the CLIENT. This
requirement to seek mediation shall be a condition required before filing an action at law or in
equity . However, prior to or during the negotiations or the mediation either party may initiate
litigation that would otherwise be barred by a statute of limitations , and WHA may pursue any
property liens or other rights it may have to obtain security for the payment of its invoices .
XIV. MISCELLANEOUS
( a) This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto and
supersedes any oral or written representations , understandings , proposals , or
communications heretofore entered into by or on account of the parties and may not
be changed , modified , or amended except in writing signed by the parties hereto . In
the event of any conflict between this contract document and any of the attachments
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hereto, the terms and provisions of this contract document shall control. In the event
of any conflict among the attachments, the attachment of the latest date shall control.
(b) This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Iowa.
(c) WHA may subcontract any portion of the Services to a subcontractor approved by
CLIENT. In no case shall CLIENT's approval of any subcontract relieve WHA of any
of its obligations under this Agreement.
(d) In no event shall either party be liable to the other for indirect or consequential
damages, including, but not limited to, loss of use, loss of profit or interruption of
business, whether arising in contract, tort (including negligence), statute, or strict
liability.
(e) In the event CLIENT uses a purchase order form to administer this Agreement, the
use of such form shall be for convenience purposes only, and any typed provision in
conflict with the terms of this Agreement and all preprinted terms and conditions
contained in or on such forms shall be deemed stricken and null and void.
(f) This Agreement gives no rights or benefits to anyone other than CLIENT and WHA
and does not create any third-party beneficiaries to the Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day and year
written below.
APPROVED FOR CLIENT APPROVED FOR
WILLETT, HOFMA ASSO jATES, INC. 7
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Printed Name: Quentin Hart Printed Name: Steven J. McElmeel
For: City of Waterloo, Iowa For: Willett, Hofmann &Associates, Inc.
Title: Mayor Title: General Manager for Cedar Rapids Office
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Date: 6/21/2021 Date:
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ATTACHMENT A
Scope of Services
The scope of services to be performed by the CONSULTANT shall be completed in accordance with generally
accepted standards of practice and shall include the services and supplies to perform tasks listed below .
It is understood by the OWNER and the CONSULTANT that the level and frequency of Progress Reporting shall be
mutually established for each project, considering the complexity and duration of the work to be performed . For this
specific project it is agreed that progress reporting will be provided monthly .
The Project involves : project management; utility coordination ; and construction - related services including on -site
field reviews ; construction observation and documentation ; record drawings , and construction administration
including project close-out — for the proposed improvement .
Project Identification
The Project involves the installation of a ) traffic monitoring cameras and fiber optic communication network
components at , and b) fiber optic communication network cable and conduit between signalized intersections in
downtown Waterloo in an area bounded by Walnut Street , Mullan Avenue , southbound Washington Street, and 6th
Street .
Maior Proiect Tasks
• Project Management
• Construction Phase Services
The following provides a description of the tasks to be performed and identification of the proposed work.
I . Construction -Related Services
Construction Phase Services are based upon a maximum Construction Contract Length for the Project Contractor
of one- hundred seventy ( 170 ) working days .
A. The CONSULTANT shall perform construction administration for the OWNER during the Construction Phase of
the Project . The CONSULTANT shall perform part-time construction observation for the OWNER during the
Construction Phase of the Project . Part-time construction observation is defined to be approximately four (4 )
hours per week , on average , at select times ( but not at all times ) when the Contractor is on -site performing
construction activities during the construction period .
1 . General Administration of Construction Contract — Consult with OWNER and act as OWNER ' s
representative . The extent and limitations of the duties , responsibilities and authority of CONSULTANT as
assigned shall not be modified , except as CONSULTANT may otherwise agree in writing . All of OWNER ' s
instructions to Contractor will be issued through CONSULTANT , who shall have authority to act on behalf
of OWNER in dealings with Contractor to the extent provided in this Agreement except as otherwise
provided in writing .
2 . Resident Project Representative ( RPR ) — Provide the services of an RPR at the Site to assist the
CONSULTANT and to provide more extensive observation of Contractor' s work. Duties , responsibilities ,
and authority of the RPR are as set forth in Attachment D . The furnishing of such RPR ' s services will not
extend CONSULTANT' s responsibilities or authority beyond the specific limits set forth elsewhere in this
Agreement.
3 . Pre -Construction Conference — Conduct a Pre-Construction Conference prior to commencement of Work at
the Site .
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4 . Communicate and consult with the OWNER regarding any issues , problems or decisions that arise on the
Project during construction .
5 . Visits to Site and Observation of Construction — In connection with observations of Contractor' s work in
progress while it is in progress :
a . Make visits to the Site at intervals appropriate to the various stages of construction , as CONSULTANT
deems necessary , to observe , as an experienced and qualified design professional , the progress and
quality of the Work . Such visits and observations by CONSULTANT , and the Resident Project
Representative , if any , are not intended to be exhaustive or to extend to every aspect of Contractor' s
work in progress or to involve detailed inspections of Contractor' s work in progress beyond the
responsibilities specifically assigned to CONSULTANT in this Agreement and the Contract Documents ,
but rather are to be limited to spot checking , selective sampling , and similar methods of general
observation of the Work based on CONSULTANT' s exercise of professional judgment as assisted by
the Resident Project Representative , if any . Based on information obtained during such visits and such
observations , CONSULTANT will determine , in general , if Contractor' s work is proceeding in
accordance with the Contract Documents , and CONSULTANT shall keep OWNER informed of the
progress of the Work.
b . The purpose of CONSULTANT' s visits to , and representation by the Resident Project Representative , if
any , at the Site , will be to enable CONSULTANT to better carry out the duties and responsibilities
assigned to and undertaken by CONSULTANT during the Construction Phase , and , in addition , by the
exercise of CONSULTANT' s efforts as an experienced and qualified design professional , to provide for
OWNER a greater degree of confidence that the completed Work will conform in general to the
Contract Documents and that the integrity of the design concept of the completed Project as a
functioning whole as indicated in the Contract Documents has been implemented and preserved by
Contractor. CONSULTANT shall not, during such visits or as a result of such observations of
Contractor' s work in progress , supervise , direct, or have control over Contractor' s work , nor shall
CONSULTANT have authority over or responsibility for the means , methods , techniques , sequences ,
or procedures of construction selected by Contractor, for safety precautions and programs incident to
Contractor' s work, or for any failure of Contractor to comply with Laws and Regulations applicable to
Contractor' s furnishing and performing the Work. Accordingly , CONSULTANT neither guarantees the
performance of any Contractor nor assumes responsibility for any Contractor' s failure to furnish and
perform its work in accordance with the Contract Documents .
6 . Defective Work — Recommend to OWNER that Contractor' s work be disapproved and rejected while it is in
progress if, based on such observations , CONSULTANT believes that such work will not produce a
completed Project that conforms generally to the Contract Documents or that it will prejudice the integrity of
the design concept of the completed Project as a functioning whole as indicated in the Contract
Documents .
7 . Clarifications and Interpretations ; Field Orders — Issue necessary clarifications and interpretations of the
Contract Documents as appropriate to the orderly completion of Contractor' s work . Such clarifications and
interpretations will be consistent with the intent of and reasonably inferable from the Contract Documents .
CONSULTANT may issue Field Orders authorizing minor variations from the requirements of the Contract
Documents .
8 . Change Orders and Work Change Directives — Recommend Change Orders and Work Change Directives
to OWNER , as appropriate , and prepare Change Orders and Work Change Directives as required .
9 . Inspections and Tests — Require such special inspections or tests of Contractor' s work as deemed
reasonably necessary , and receive and review all certificates of inspections , tests , and approvals required
by Laws and Regulations or the Contract Documents . CONSULTANT' s review of such certificates will be
for the purpose of determining that the results certified indicate compliance with the Contract Documents
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and will not constitute an independent evaluation that the content or procedures of such inspections , tests ,
or approvals comply with the requirements of the Contract Documents . CONSULTANT shall be entitled to
rely on the results of such tests .
10 . Disagreements between OWNER and Contractor — Render formal written decisions on all claims of
OWNER and Contractor relating to the acceptability of Contractor' s work or the interpretation of the
requirements of the Contract Documents pertaining to the execution and progress of Contractor' s work . In
rendering such decisions , CONSULTANT shall be fair and not show partiality to OWNER or Contractor and
shall not be liable in connection with any decision rendered in good faith in such capacity .
11 . Applications for Payment — Based on CONSULTANT' s observations as an experienced and qualified
design professional and on review of Applications for Payment and accompanying supporting
documentation :
a . Determine the amounts that CONSULTANT recommends Contractor be paid . Such recommendations
of payment will be in writing and will constitute CONSULTANT' s representation to OWNER , based on
such observations and review , that, to the best of CONSULTANT' s knowledge , information and belief,
Contractor' s work has progressed to the point indicated , the quality of such work is generally in
accordance with the Contract Documents ( subject to an evaluation of the Work as a functioning whole
prior to or upon Substantial Completion , to the results of any subsequent tests called for in the Contract
Documents and to any other qualifications stated in the recommendation ) , and the conditions
precedent to Contractor' s being entitled to such payment appear to have been fulfilled in so far as it is
CONSULTANT' s responsibility to observe Contractor' s work . In the case of unit price work ,
CONSULTANT' s recommendations of payment will include final determinations of quantities and
classifications of Contractor' s work ( subject to any subsequent adjustments allowed by the Contract
Documents ) .
b . By recommending any payment, CONSULTANT shall not thereby be deemed to have represented that
observations made by CONSULTANT to check the quality or quantity of Contractor' s work as it is
performed and furnished have been exhaustive , extended to every aspect of Contractor' s work in
progress , or involved detailed inspections of the Work beyond the responsibilities specifically assigned
to CONSULTANT in this Agreement and the Contract Documents , Neither CONSULTANT' s review of
Contractor' s work for the purposes of recommending payments nor CONSULTANT' s recommendation
of any payment including final payment will impose on CONSULTANT responsibility to supervise ,
direct , or control Contractor' s work in progress or for the means , methods , techniques , sequences , or
procedures of construction or safety precautions or programs incident thereto , or Contractor' s
compliance with Laws and Regulations applicable to Contractor' s furnishing and performing the Work .
It will also not impose responsibility on CONSULTANT to make any examination to ascertain how or for
what purposes Contractor has used the moneys paid on account of the Contract Price , or to determine
that title to any portion of the work in progress , materials , or equipment has passed to OWNER free
and clear of any liens , claims , security interests , or encumbrances , or that there may not be other
matters at issue between OWNER and Contractor that might affect the amount that should be paid .
12 . Contractor' s Completion Documents .
a . Receive and review maintenance and operating instructions , schedules , and guarantees .
b . CONSULTANT shall transmit these documents to OWNER .
13 . Substantial Completion — Promptly after notice from Contractor that Contractor considers the entire Work
ready for its intended use , in company with OWNER and Contractor, conduct an inspection to determine if
the Work is Substantially Complete . If after considering any objections of OWNER , CONSULTANT
considers the Work Substantially Complete , CONSULTANT shall deliver a certificate of Substantial
Completion to OWNER and Contractor.
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14 . Additional Tasks . Perform or provide the following additional Construction Phase tasks or deliverables :
a . Attend weekly (or bi -monthly or monthly , if appropriate) progress meetings with Contractor and prepare
and circulate copies of minutes .
b . Prepare and furnish to OWNER Record Drawings showing appropriate record information based on
Project annotated record documents received from Contractor.
c . Provide one reproducible and correctable printed copy of as - built record drawings and electronic media
in AutoCAD format of the as - built record drawings .
d . Assemble necessary documentation for and assist Iowa Department of Transportation with post-
construction final Project review and materials audit. Submit necessary documents for final Project
review , materials audit , and Project close-out to applicable regulatory agencies upon completion of
construction .
15 . Final Notice of Acceptability of the Work — Conduct a final inspection to determine if the completed Work of
Contractor is acceptable so that CONSULTANT may recommend , in writing , final payment to Contractor.
Accompanying the recommendation for final payment, CONSULTANT shall also provide a notice that the
Work is acceptable to the best of CONSULTANT' s knowledge , information , and belief and based on the
extent of the services provided by CONSULTANT under this Agreement . Assist the Iowa Department of
Transportation on the final Project audit to close the Project .
B . Duration of Construction Phase — The Construction Phase will commence with the execution of the first
Construction Agreement for the Project or any part thereof and will terminate upon written recommendation by
CONSULTANT for final payment to Contractors . If the Project involves more than one prime contract,
Construction Phase services may be rendered at different times in respect to the separate contracts .
C . Limitation of CONSULTANT' s Authority and Responsibilities — Neither CONSULTANT' s authority or respon -
sibility under this Agreement or under any other provision of the Contract Documents nor any decision made by
CONSULTANT in good faith either to exercise or not exercise such authority or responsibility or the undertak-
ing , exercise , or performance of any authority or responsibility by CONSULTANT shall create , impose , or give
rise to any duty in contract , tort , or otherwise owed by CONSULTANT to CONTRACTOR , any Subcontractor,
any Supplier, any other individual or entity , or to any surety for or employee or agent of any of them .
CONSULTANT shall not be responsible for the acts or omissions of any Contractor, or of any of their
subcontractors , suppliers , or of any other individual or entity performing or furnishing any of the Work .
CONSULTANT shall not be responsible for failure of any Contractor to perform or furnish the Work in
accordance with the Contract Documents .
The limitations upon authority and responsibility set forth above shall also apply to CONSULTANT' s sub-
Consultants , Resident Project Representative , and assistants .
II . Deliverables
A . CONSULTANT Deliverables
1 . Minutes of project review meetings to meeting attendees .
2 . Monthly progress reports (submitted with project invoices ) to OWNER .
3 . Weekly Report of Working Days
4 . Change Orders and/or Work Change Directives
5 . Applications for Payment
6 . Record Drawing (s ) , prepared by Contractor, signed and sealed by a licensed professional engineer or
architect, licensed to practice in the State of Iowa , in accordance with the current Code of Iowa , and
delivered as an electronic file in AutoCAD format
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7 . Other deliverables indicated in the Scope of Services tasks listed above , as appropriate .
III . Owner' s Responsibilities
MATERIAL AND INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED BY THE OWNER :
The OWNER shall provide the following material and information related to the project :
A . Permit applications that are only available from the OWNER that are necessary to commence with
the construction of the proposed improvements .
TASKS TO BE PERFORMED BY THE OWNER :
The OWNER shall perform the following tasks related to the project:
A. Attend pre-construction conference , construction progress and other job - related meetings , and
Substantial Completion and final payment inspections .
B . Shop Drawings and Samples — Review and approve or take other appropriate action in respect to
Shop Drawings and Samples and other data which Contractor is required to submit, but only for
conformance with the information given in the Contract Documents and compatibility with the
design concept of the completed Project as a functioning whole as indicated in the Contract
Documents . Such reviews and approvals or other action will not extend to means , methods ,
techniques , sequences , or procedures of construction or to safety precautions and programs
incident thereto . OWNER has an obligation to meet any Contractor' s submittal schedule that has
earlier been acceptable to OWNER .
C . Substitutes and " or-equal . " — Evaluate and determine the acceptability of substitute or " or-equal"
materials and equipment proposed by Contractor.
D . Develop and maintain daily diary of Contractor' s construction activities .
E . For each week during the construction period , determine the days for which a full working day , half
working day , or no working day will be charged and notify the CONSULTANT so that
CONSULTANT can prepare a Weekly Report of Working Days for each of these weeks .
F . Prepare and submit reimbursement claims to Iowa Department of Transportation .
IV. Additional Services
The following are additional services that are NOT included in the Scope of Services for this Project. The
CONSULTANT can provide these services , but they are not a part of the Agreement at this time .
1 . Construction Surveys
2 . Materials Testing
3 , Shop Drawings and Samples Review
4 . Substitutes and " Or- Equal" Evaluation and Determination of Acceptability
5 . Weekly inspections of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Elements
6 . PCC Plant Monitoring
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ATTACHMENT B
Schedule
The CONSULTANT will begin its services immediately after receipt of the executed Agreement, which will serve as
a notice to proceed .
The CONSULTANT will complete its services within one ( 1 ) year after substantial completion of the Project by the
Contractor, or within any authorized time extensions mutually agreed to by both the OWNER and the
CONSULTANT , unless delayed by events , which are beyond the CONSULTANT' s reasonable control .
The schedule below is based on the Contractor starting Project construction no later than July 5 , 2021 and utilizing
a maximum of one- hundred seventy ( 170 ) working days to substantially complete Project construction .
Letting Date - May 18 , 2021
Construction Start - July 5 , 2021
Construction Completion - July 1 , 2022
COMPENSATION BREAKDOWN
The CONSULTANT will provide the above Scope of Services using Specific Rates of Compensation for a Not4o-
Exceed Fee amount as indicated in the Agreement. The breakdown for this fee is as follows :
Civil Labor Hours
Class CEI I SPP CE IV CE IV CE MGR AA
Initials JMT LDB MGD SJM BLS TOTAL TOTAL
Task HOURS LABOR COST
104 Clerical 6 6 $ 450
110 Project Management 2 12 6 20 $ 3,252
202 Record Drawings 12 2 0 0 14 $ 1, 530
207 Construction Observation ( RPR) 136 0 0 136 $ 13 ,872
218 Meetings ( Pre-Construction Meeting) 4 8 0 0 12 $ 1 ,632
218 Meetings ( Construction Review) 14 0 0 14 $ 2 ,142
246 Change Orders 21 6 0IM 0 8 $ 1,122
247 Pay Requests 8 2 1 0 11 $ 1 , 275
249 Construction Phase Services
( Final Project Review) 8 8 1 0 17 $ 2 , 193
249 Construction Phase Services
( Iowa DOTAudit) 41 8 21 0 14 $ 1 ,938
249 Construction Phase Services
( Weekly Report of Working Days ) 16 4 0 V272
$ 2 ,244
Labor Hours `.: 190 50 20 6 6Labor Cost ; $ 19,380 $ 7,650 $ 3 ,060 $ 1 , 110 $ 450 $ 31,650
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SUBCONSULTANT: Communications Engineering Company (CEC) $ 3 ,890
TOTAL NOT-TO - EXCEED FEE AMOUNT ] $ 35, 540
Contingency Amount (^'10 %) $ 3 , 160
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TOTAL ( MAXIMUM AMOUNT PAYABLE ) ! $ 38, 700
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ATTACHMENT C
Standard Hourly Rates
Technician I $ 94 . 00/hour
Civil Engineering Intern I $ 102 . 00/ hour
Civil Engineering Intern II $ 112 . 00/ hour
Architecture Intern $ 100 . 00/ hour
Professional Land Surveyor ( SIT) II $ 100 . 00/hour
Professional Land Surveyor III $ 125 . 00/hour
Civil Engineer III $ 125 . 00/hour
Civil Engineer IV $ 153 . 00/hour
SPP Civil Engineer IV $ 153 . 00/hour
SPP Professional Architect IV $ 153 . 00/hour
Engineer Manager $ 185 . 00/hour
Professional Land Survey Manager $ 165 . 00/hour
Administrative Assistant $ 75 . 00/hour
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ATTACHMENT D
DUTIES , RESPONSIBILITIES , AND LIMITATIONS OF AUTHORITY OF RESIDENT PROJECT
REPRESENTATIVE
Resident Project Representative
A. CONSULTANT shall provide a Resident Project Representative (" RPR" ) , assistants , and other field staff to
assist CONSULTANT in observing progress and quality of the Work . The RPR , assistants , and other field
staff under this Exhibit D may provide full -time representation or may provide representation to a lesser
degree . SOME OF THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE RPR LISTED BELOW MAY NOT BE
PERFORMED IN ALL INSTANCES BECAUSE OF THE PROPOSED PART-TIME REPRESENTATION
OF THE RPR AT THE PROJECT SITE ,
B . Through such additional observations of Contractor' s work in progress and field checks of materials and
equipment by the RPR and assistants , CONSULTANT shall endeavor to provide further protection for
OWNER against defects and deficiencies in the Work. However, CONSULTANT shall not, during such
visits or as a result of such observations of Contractor' s work in progress , supervise , direct , or have control
over the Contractor' s Work nor shall CONSULTANT have authority over or responsibility for the means ,
methods , techniques , sequences , or procedures selected by Contractor, for safety precautions and
programs incident to the Contractor' s work in progress , for any failure of Contractor to comply with Laws
and Regulations applicable to Contractor' s performing and furnishing the Work , or responsibility of
construction for Contractor' s failure to furnish and perform the Work in accordance with the Contract
Documents . In addition , the specific limitations set forth in Attachment A of the Agreement are applicable .
C . The duties and responsibilities of the RPR are limited to those of CONSULTANT in the Agreement with the
OWNER and in the Contract Documents , and are further limited and described as follows :
1 . General : RPR is CONSULTANT' s agent at the Site , will act as directed by and under the
supervision of CONSULTANT, and will confer with CONSULTANT regarding RPR ' s actions .
RPR ' s dealings in matters pertaining to the Contractor' s work in progress shall in general be with
CONSULTANT and Contractor, keeping OWNER advised , as necessary . RPR ' s dealings with
subcontractors shall only be through or with the full knowledge and approval of Contractor. RPR
shall generally communicate with OWNER with the knowledge of and under the direction of
CONSULTANT .
2 , Schedules : Review the progress schedule , schedule of Shop Drawing and Sample submittals , and
schedule of values prepared by Contractor and consult with CONSULTANT concerning
acceptability .
3 . Conferences and Meetings : Attend meetings with Contractor, such as preconstruction
conferences , progress meetings , job conferences and other project- related meetings , and prepare
and circulate copies of minutes thereof.
4 . Liaison :
a . Serve as CONSULTANT' s liaison with Contractor, working principally through Contractor' s
superintendent and assist in understanding the intent of the Contract Documents .
b . Assist CONSULTANT in serving as OWNER ' s liaison with Contractor when Contractor' s
operations affect OWNER' s on -site operations .
C * Assist in obtaining from OWNER additional details or information , when required for proper
execution of the Work.
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5 . Interpretation of Contract Documents : Report to CONSULTANT when clarifications and
interpretations of the Contract Documents are needed and transmit to Contractor clarifications and
interpretations as issued by CONSULTANT .
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7 . Modifications : Consider and evaluate Contractor' s suggestions for modifications in Drawings or
Specifications and report with RPR' s recommendations to CONSULTANT. Transmit to Contractor
in writing decisions as issued by CONSULTANT .
8 . Review of Work and Rejection of Defective Work:
a . Conduct on -site observations of Contractor' s work in progress to assist CONSULTANT in
determining if the Work is in general proceeding in accordance with the Contract
Documents .
b . Report to CONSULTANT whenever RPR believes that any part of Contractor' s work in
progress will not produce a completed Project that conforms generally to the Contract
Documents or will prejudice the integrity of the design concept of the completed Project as
a functioning whole as indicated in the Contract Documents , or has been damaged , or
does not meet the requirements of any inspection , test or approval required to be made ;
and advise CONSULTANT of that part of work in progress that RPR believes should be
corrected or rejected or should be uncovered for observation , or requires special testing ,
inspection or approval .
9 . Inspections , Tests , and System Startups :
a . Consult with CONSULTANT in advance of scheduled major inspections , tests , and
systems startups of important phases of the Work .
b . Verify that tests , equipment , and systems start-ups and operating and maintenance
training are conducted in the presence of appropriate OWNER ' s personnel , and that
Contractor maintains adequate records thereof.
c . Observe , record , and report to CONSULTANT appropriate details relative to the test
procedures and systems startups .
d . Accompany visiting inspectors representing public or other agencies having jurisdiction
over the Project, record the results of these inspections , and report to CONSULTANT.
10 . Records :
a . Maintain orderly files for correspondence , reports of job conferences ,
reproductions of original Contract Documents including all Change Orders , Field Orders ,
Work Change Directives , Addenda , additional Drawings issued after the execution of the
Contract , CONSULTANT' s clarifications and interpretations of the Contract Documents ,
progress reports , Shop Drawing and Sample submittals received from and delivered to
o #ra6t� OWNER , and other Project related documents .
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b . recording R
C , Record names , addresses and telephone numbers of all Contractors , subcontractors , and
major suppliers of materials and equipment .
d . Maintain records for use in preparing Project documentation .
e . Upon completion of the Work , furnish original set of all RPR Project documentation to
CONSULTANT.
11 . Reports :
a . Furnish to CONSULTANT periodic reports as required of progress of the Work and of
Contractor' s compliance with the progress schedule and schedule of Shop Drawing and
Sample submittals .
b . Draft and recommend to CONSULTANT proposed Change Orders , Work Change
Directives , and Field Orders . Obtain backup material from Contractor.
c . Furnish to CONSULTANT and OWNER copies of all inspection , test, and system startup
reports .
d . Report immediately to CONSULTANT the occurrence of any Site accidents , any
Hazardous Environmental Conditions , emergencies , or acts of God endangering the Work,
and property damaged by fire or other causes .
12 . Payment Requests : Review Applications for Payment with Contractor for compliance with the
established procedure for their submission and forward with recommendations to CONSULTANT ,
noting particularly the relationship of the payment requested to the schedule of values , Work
completed , and materials and equipment delivered at the Site but not incorporated in the Work .
13 , Certificates , Operation and Maintenance Manuals : During the course of the Work , verify that
materials and equipment certificates , operation and maintenance manuals and other data required
by the Specifications to be assembled and furnished by Contractor are applicable to the items
actually installed and in accordance with the Contract Documents , and have these documents
delivered to CONSULTANT for review and forwarding to OWNER prior to payment for that part of
the Work .
14 . Completion :
a . Before CONSULTANT issues a Certificate of Substantial Completion , submit to Contractor
a list of observed items requiring completion or correction .
b . Observe whether Contractor has arranged for inspections required by Laws and
Regulations , including but not limited to those to be performed by public agencies having
jurisdiction over the Work .
C , Participate in a final inspection in the company of CONSULTANT, OWNER , and Contractor
and prepare a final list of items to be completed or corrected .
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d . Observe whether all items on final list have been completed or corrected and make
recommendations to CONSULTANT concerning acceptance and issuance of the Notice of
Acceptability of the Work .
D . Resident Project Representative shall not:
1 . Authorize any deviation from the Contract Documents or substitution of materials or equipment
( including " or-equal " items ) .
2 . Exceed limitations of CONSULTANT' s authority as set forth in the Agreement or the Contract
Documents .
3 . Undertake any of the responsibilities of Contractor, subcontractors , suppliers , or Contractor' s
superintendent .
4 . Advise on , issue directions relative to or assume control over any aspect of the means , methods ,
techniques , sequences , or procedures of Contractor' s work unless such advice or directions are
specifically required by the Contract Documents ,
5 . Advise on , issue directions regarding , or assume control over safety precautions and programs in
connection with the activities or operations of OWNER or Contractor.
6 . Participate in specialized field or laboratory tests or inspections conducted off-site by others except
as specifically authorized by CONSULTANT .
7 . Accept Shop Drawing or Sample submittals from anyone other than Contractor.
8 , Authorize OWNER to occupy the Project in whole or in part.