HomeMy WebLinkAboutVJ Engineering-Professional Services Agreement-12.14.2009 VJ engineering
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Coralville, iowa 52241
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Engineering— surveying
October 27, 2009
Jamie Knutson- Associate Engineer
City of Waterloo
Waterloo, IA
Re: Proposal for CRS services for VJE#08872 Fletcher Flood Gate Repairs
Mr. Knutson:
VJ Engineering office of Cedar Falls will provide the field observation)inspection services for the
flood gate repairs project on a time and materials basis. We have estimated a fee of$5,500 to $6,000 to
provide these services in accordance with the attached"Terms and Conditions."
You will be billed only for hours actually used. If work is completed in less time than we have
estimated, your fee would be less. On the other hand, if it takes more time than our estimate to complete
work for you, we would bill you for the additional hours.
If this proposal is accepted, please sign and return a copy of this letter agreement to our office.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
.name C. Jacob, PIS
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Accepted by:
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
VAN WINKLE JACOB ENGINEERING,INC.D/B/A VJ ENGINEERING(hereinafter referred to as "THE FIRM") shall
perform the services outlined in this agreement for the stated fee arrangement.
Access to Site: The Firm shall have site access to perform all services necessary in completing a project. The Firm
agrees to take the necessary precautions to minimize damages caused by such activities. Unless otherwise agreed or
caused by The Firm's negligence,all cost of restoration shall be born by Client and are not included in the fee.
Warranties: The Firm shall provide the best professional services in accordance with accepted standards and shall
maintain high professional standards for all work performed in conjunction with the Project. Other than the above,
the Firm makes no warranty, express or implied,as to its professional services rendered under this Agreement.
Fees: The anticipated fee for time&materials,if stated,shall be understood to be an estimate. All expenses relating
to the project agreed upon here may be invoiced back to the customer. These expenses may include but are not
limited to;over-time hours at 1.5 times the listed rates, mileage,legal fees,software fees,plotting and copying fees,
permitting fees, and travel expense. During the course of the project if the time expended is more than this fee,the
Client will be contacted with an explanation of the fee and/or a change order form to sign. Where the fee
arrangement is to be on an hourly basis, the rates shall be those that prevail at the time services are rendered.
Current rates are as follows:
Description Rate Description Rate Description Rate
Mechanical Design $90.00 Structural Design $90.00 Mechanical Engineer $125.00
CAD Drafting $75.00 Land Surveyor $105.00 Civil Engineer $115.00
8 x t 1 black&white $.10 Project $105.00 Structural Engineer $125,00
8 x 11 colur $50 Manager/Engineer (Subject to$250
t t x 17 black&White $1.00 minimum in-house;
it x 17 color $500 site visit charge)
$1.50
Plotting Services $2.00 Roof Engineer $110.00 Forensic Engineer $145.00
Land Design Developer $95.00 Land Surveyor $95.00 ry Environmental Engineer $110.00
Drafting
Survey Crew(2 Persons or $115.00 Survey Crew(3 $140.00 Professional Code $85.00
1 Person&GPS or Robotic Person) Review
Instrument)
Senior Engineering Tech $82.00 Engineering Tech $70.00 Structural Review $130.00
Consulting Principal $140.00 Construction $72.00 Reimbursable Expenses 110%
Engineer Observation
Spec Writer $82.00 Mileage Per Mile $0.60 Clerical $45.00
Billings/Payments: Invoices for the Firm's services shall be submitted, at the Firm's option, The Firm may submit
invoices either upon completion of the services or throughout the life of the project. Invoices shall be paid within 15
days of the invoice date. If the invoice is not paid within 30 days The Firm may terminate all services free of
liability. The Firm does not waive any claim or right against Client by terminating services for nonpayment. Only
The Firm's General Manager has authority to enter into alternative payment agreements. No Secondary payment
agreement shall be binding upon The Firm unless agreed to in writing by the General Manager.
Late Payments: Invoices that are not paid within 45 days of the invoice date may be assessed a Late Fee. The Client
shall pay all cost including court costs and reasonable attorney fees associated with collecting any unpaid balance.
Indemnification: The Client shall indemnify and hold The Firm harmless from and against any and all claims,losses
and expenses(including reasonable attorney's fees)arising out of or resulting from the performance of the services,
provided that any such claim, damage, loss or expense is caused in whole or in part by the negligent act, omission,
and/or strict liability of the Client, anyone directly of indirectly employed by the Client(except the Firm),or anyone
for whose acts of them may be liable.
Termination of Services: This agreement may be terminated by the Client or the Firm should the other fail to
perform its obligations hereunder. In the event of termination,the Client shall pay the Firm for all services rendered
to the date of termination,all reimbursable expenses,and reimbursable termination expenses.
Ownership of Documents: All documents produced by the Firm under this agreement shall remain the property of
the Firm and may not be used by the Client for any other endeavor without the express written consent of the Firm.
Applicable Laws: This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Iowa.
Revised 1/13/09
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