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RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND RBF
CONSULTING FOR THE PROVISION OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
AND SPECIAL INSPECTION SERVICES REQUIRED FOR THE
EASTLAKE PARKWAY SEWER CONNECTION PROJECT (KY-
709) AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
DIRECTOR OF ENGINE~G AND GENERAL SERVICES 6':Y}
CITY MANAGER '? / ~
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BACKGROUND
Approximately 350 lineal feet of 12" sewer pipe needs to be installed by means of tunneling under
several large diameter water aqueducts and other utilities. The section of pipe will connect the
existing sewer pipelines within Eastlake Parkway, under the San Diego County Water Authority's
(SDCW A) aqueducts. Because the project requires crossing under several large diameter water
aqueducts owned by SDCW A and other utilities, a jack and bore trenchless construction technique
will be utilized to install a steel casing under the aqueducts. The new sewer pipe will then be
installed within the casing. Due to the complexity of this construction method and the sensitivity of
the adjacent utilities, it is necessary that the City hire a highly qualified consultant to provide design
plans, construction specifications, cost estimates (PS&E) and special inspection services required to
facilitate the proper installation of the sewer pipeline.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the project qualifies
for a Class 1 (c) (Existing Facilities) categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the
State CEQA Guidelines. Thus, no further environmental review is necessary.
RECOMMENDATION
Council adopt the resolution approving the agreement between the City of Chula Vista and RBF
Consulting for the provision of civil engineering and special inspection services required for the
Eastlake Parkway Sewer Connection Project (KY-709) and authorizing the Mayor to execute the
agreement on behalf of the City.
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BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
At the request of the City, the Eastlake Company analyzed several alternatives to determine the
best method for providing a gravity sewer line for the southerly portion of the Eastlake Greens
project, which was being served by a sewer pump station (Eastlake Parkway Pump Station).
Based on limitations imposed by existing improvements and topography, the best alternative
required construction of the Poggi Canyon Trunk Sewer Extension, a deep gravity sewer line
ranging in depth from 20' to 60'. The alignment of this new sewer line follows Eastlake
Parkway south, past the existing SDCWA aqueduct (Reach 1), and then crosses the commercial
land swap parcel (Reach 2) where it connects to the Poggi Canyon Trunk Sewer at Olympic
Parkway (see Attachment 1). The City had originally entered into reimbursement/financing
agreements with Eastlake Development in 2004 to facilitate the construction of this facility since
EastLake was in the process of developing the Landswap parcels (current location of the Home
Depot, Wal-Mart etc), where this pipeline was being constructed. Since then, EastLake has
completed the construction of all the other sections of the pipeline with the exception of the 350'
section within the SDCW A right-of-way where the aqueduct is located. This section presented
some unique challenges in processing the required construction permits and getting a qualified
contractor who would be able to complete this sensitive project. The aqueduct supplies water to
the whole of the eastern territories hence, the reason for the sensitivity.
EastLake reached a recent understanding with the City to facilitate the construction of this
remaining section. This trunk line needs to be constructed because it is a required regional
facility and its construction would allow the Eastlake Parkway Pump Station to be
decommissioned. The decommissioning is necessary for the following reasons:
1. Lack of safetv features: The Eastlake Parkway Pump Station was originally constructed
as a temporary pump station in conjunction with the Eastlake Greens development,
without provisions for various safety features that are now typically incorporated into the
permanent pump stations. The Station would have needed a prohibitively expensive
retrofitting to convert it to a permanent pump station.
2. Sitting criteria: The Eastlake Parkway Pump Station is unsuitably located adjacent to a
high school and other residential facilities.
3. Long-term cost of maintenance: The City has been obligated to maintain the pump station
at a cost to the Sewer Service Revenue Fund of approximately $25,OOO/year. With the
wastewater now being conveyed by means of gravity down to the Poggi Canyon sewer
trunk line, there is no further need to pump wastewater up to the Telegraph Canyon sewer
trunk line.
Thus, in order for the Eastlake Parkway Pump Station to be decommissioned, the City is
proposing to construct approximately 350 lineal feet of 12" sewer pipe, which will be installed
by means of tunneling under several large diameter water aqueducts and other utilities. A jack
and bore trencWess (tunneling) construction technique will be utilized to install the proposed
sewer line within a steel casing. Since the City does not have in-house staff with the necessary
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tunneling experience to prepare the design plans, specifications and inspection services, the City
needs to retain a Consultant with the relevant expertise.
SCOPE OF WORK
The work involved will include the following:
. Research existing reports, drawings and background information.
. Develop facility requirements and design constraints.
. Site visits.
. Provide detailed geotechnical investigation.
. Provide survey and mapping.
. Prepare bid documents.
. Provide quality assurance and quality control during the duration of the project.
. Perform permit processing and agency coordination.
. Provide design status meetings/workshops.
. Prepare final drawings and specifications.
. Provide final construction cost estimates.
. Perform bid phase services.
. Provide construction phase services/special inspection services.
CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS
Staff prepared and issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) on May 25,2007, and on June 15,2007,
the City received a total of two proposals from RBF Consulting and Jacobs Associates. The
City's consultant selection committee formed by Roberto Yano, Senior Civil Engineer, Luis
Labrada, Associate Civil Engineer, Anthony Chukwudolue, Senior Civil Engineer and Jim Biasi,
Senior Civil Engineer reviewed the proposals and interviewed the two firms.
The committee ranked the consultants as follows:
Consultant Proposal Amount Consultant Ranking
RBF Consulting $180,388 First Negotiation Preference
Jacobs Associates $282,902 Second Negotiation Preference
The ranking was based on the following: the consultant's experience, the capacity to perform the
work, the quality of the project team, the grasp of the project requirements, responsiveness to the
scope of work, the quality and clarity of the proposal, familiarity with the local area and the fee
proposal.
The terms of this contract are on an hourly rate with a not-to-exceed limit of $180,388. It is the
committee's belief that anyone of these firms will spend approximately the same number of base
hours to complete this project. Therefore, based on their greater experience and their grasp of the
issues in conjunction with the fee proposal, it was the committee's recommendation that RBF
Consulting be the first negotiation preference. At this time, staff is recommending the approval
of an agreement with RBF Consulting to provide the required services.
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STAFF COSTS
In addition to Consultant pre-construction activities, $20,000 is estimated for City staff to
provide the necessary oversight, technical support and to manage the contract with the
Consultant.
PROJECT CONSTRUCTION & FINANCING
In April 2004, Council approved agreements with EastLake Development for the construction of
this facility (Resolution 2004-129). As earlier mentioned, this project was split into two
construction reaches I & 2. Reach I was to be funded as part of Community Facilities District
(CFD)-06I, since the facility was included in the list of project improvements. Reach 2 was to be
funded with Trunk Sewer Capital Reserve Funds.
DECISION MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council and has found no property holdings
within 500 feet of the property, which are the subject action.
FISCAL IMPACT:
FUNDS REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION
A. Contract amount (RBF Consulting) $180,388
B. Estimated staff costs 20,000
TOTAL FUNDS REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION $200,388
FUNDS A V AILABLE FOR CONSTRUCTION
A. Reimbursements from CFD 06-1 $200,388
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR CONSTRUCTION $200,388
There is no impact on the General Fund as the funds for these improvements have been provided
for this project as part ofCFD 06-1. All costs incurred in this effort (i.e. Consultants expenditures
and staff reimbursements) will be paid directly from the CFD as these costs are incurred.
Approval of tonight's resolution will approve an agreement with RBF Consulting for the above-
mentioned scope of work.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Eastlake Parkway Sewer Connection Project Site Map
2. Resolution 2004-129
Exhibit A - Agreement between the City of Chula Vista and RBF Consulting
Prepared by: Luis A. Labrada, Associate Civil Engineer, General Services
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ATTACHMENT 2,;
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-129
RESOLUTION OF TIIE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING A REIMBURSEMENT
AGREEMENT WITH THE EASTLAKE COMPANY FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF A PORTION OF THE POGGI CANYON
TRUNK SEWER EXTENSION AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR
WHEREAS, as part of the Eastlake Land Swap project development, the Eastlake
Company constructed the Poggi Canyon Trunk Sewer Extension, a $2.4 million deep gravity
sewer extending from the East1ake Parkway Pump Station to the Poggi Canyon Trunk Sewer at
Olympic Parkway; and
WHEREAS, this agreement will enable the City to reimburse the Eastlake Company for
the cost of the sewer from Community Facilities District (CFD) proceeds and City funds; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to fund the proposed reimbursement from the Trunk Sewer
Capital Reserve Fund since the City had a vested interest in constructing this segment of the
Poggi Canyon Trunk Sewer Extension.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
does hereby approve a reimbursement agreement with the Eastlake Company for construction of
a portion of the Poggi Canyon Trunk Sewer Extension and appropriating funds therefor.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Eastlake Company shall be reimbursed subject to
conditions set forth in reimbursement agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the reimbursement shall be made no sooner than July I,
2004 to ensure that sufficient Trunk Sewer Capital Reserve funds are available.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that $1,230,000 shall be appropriated from the Trunk
Sewer Capital Reserve Fund to a new Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Reach 2 of the
Poggi Canyon Trunk Sewer Extension.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor of the City of Chula Vista is hereby
authorized and directed to execute said agreement on behalf of the City of Chula Vista.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
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Genera rvices irector
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Ann Moore
City Attorney
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Resolution 2004-129
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City ofChula Vista,
California, this 27th day of April, 2004, by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers:
Davis, McCann, Rindone, Salas and Padilla
NAYS:
Councilmembers:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmembers:
None
ATTEST:
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Susan Bigelow, CMC, City lerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Susan Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2004-129 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 27th day of April, 2004.
Executed this 27th day of April, 2004.
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Susan Bigelow, CMC, City erk
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EXHI8iT A
Agreement between
City of Chula Vista
And
RBF Consulting
For the Civil Engineering and Special Inspection Services
For the Eastlake Parkway
Sewer Connection Project
This agreement ("Agreement"), dated for the purposes of reference only, and
effective as of the date last executed unless another date is otherwise specified in Exhibit A,
Paragraph 1 is between the City of Chula Vista as is indicated on Exhibit A, paragraph 2, as such
("City"), whose business formis set forth on exhibit A, paragraph 3, and the entity indicated on
the attached Exhibit A, paragraph 4, as RBF Consulting, whose business is set forth on exhibit A
paragraph 5, and whose place of business and telephone numbers are set forth on exhibit A,
paragraph 6 ("Consultant"), and is made with reference to the following facts:
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, Consultant to provide Plans, Specifications, and Estimate for the
installation of approximately 350 lineal feet of 12" sewer pipeline along Eastlake Parkway, near
the intersection of Trinidad Cove in the City of Chula Vista, and;
WHEREAS, on May 25, 2007, the City of Chula Vista's General Service division
advertised the Request for Proposal (RFP) to provide Civil Engineering and Special Inspection
Services for the Eastlake Parkway Sewer Connection Project in the City of Chula Vista, and;
WHEREAS, on June 15,2007, the City ofChula Vista received two (2) proposals from
two (2) consultants to provide Civil Engineering and Special Inspection Services for the Eastlake
Parkway Sewer Connection Project, and;
WHEREAS, after the Selection Committee completed their review of the proposals and
interviewed two (2) of the two (2) consultant firms that were invited, the Committee selected
RBF Consulting as the Consultant to provide Civil Engineering and Special Inspection Services
for the Eastlake Parkway Sewer Connection Project, and;
WHEREAS, the Consultant warrants and represents that they are experienced and
staffed in a manner such that they are and can prepare and deliver the services required of
Consultant to City within the time frames herein provided all in accordance with the terms and
conditions oftbis Agreement.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL YED that the City and Consultant do hereby
mutually agree as follows:
1. Consultant's Duties
A. General Duties
Consultant shall perform all of the services described on the attached Exhibit A, Paragraph 7,
entitled "General Duties"; and,
B. Scope of Work and Schedule
In the process of performing and delivering said "General Duties", Consultant shall also
perform all of the services described in Exhibit A, Paragraph 8, entitled "Scope of Work and
Schedule", not inconsistent with the General Duties, according to, and within the time frames set
forth in Exhibit A, Paragraph 8, and deliver to City such Deliverables as are identified in Exhibit
A, Paragraph 8, within the time frames set forth therein, time being of the essence of this
agreement. The General Duties and the work and deliverables required in the Scope of Work and
Schedule shall be herein referred to as the "Defined Services". Failure to complete the Defined
Services by the times indicated does not, except at the option of the City, operate to terminate
this Agreement.
C. Reductions in Scope of Work
City may independently, or upon request from Consultant, from time to time reduce the
Defined Services to be performed by the Consultant under this Agreement. Upon doing so, City
and Consultant agree to meet in good faith and confer for the purpose of negotiating a
corresponding reduction in the compensation associated with said reduction.
D. Additional Services
In addition to performing the Defined Services herein set forth, City may require Consultant
to perform additional consulting services related to the Defmed Services ("Additional Services"),
and upon doing so in writing, if they are within the scope of services offered by Consultant,
Consultant shall perform same on a time and materials basis at the rates set forth in the "Rate
Schedule" in Exhibit A, Paragraph lO(C), unless a separate fixed fee is otherwise agreed upon.
All compensation for Additional Services shall be paid monthly as billed.
E. Standard of Care
Consultant, in performing any Services under this agreement, whether Defined Services or
Additional Services, shall perform in a manner consistent with that level of care and skill
ordinarily exercised by members of the profession currently practicing under similar conditions
and in similar locations.
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F. Insurance
Consultant must procure insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to
property that may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work under the
contract and the results of that work by the Consultant, his agents, representatives, employees or
subcontractors and provide documentation of same prior to commencement of work. The
insurance must be maintained for the duration of the contract.
Minimum Scope of Insurance
Coverage must be at least as broad as:
(I) Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (occurrence Form
CGOOOI).
(2) Insurance Services Office Form Number CA 0001 covering Automobile Liability,
Code I (any auto).
(3) Workers' Compensation insurance as required by the State of California and
Employer's Liability Insurance.
(4) Professional Liability or Errors & Omissions Liability insurance appropriate to the
Consultant's profession. Architects' and Engineers' coverage is to be endorsed to
include contractual liability.
Minimum Limits of Insurance
Contractor must maintain limits no less than:
1. General Liability:
(Including operations,
products and completed
operations, as applicable)
2. Automobile Liability:
3. Workers' Compensation
Employer's Liability:
4. Professional Liability or
Errors & Omissions
Liability:
$1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and
property damage. If Commercial General Liability insurance
with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general
aggregate limit must apply separately to this project/location or
the general aggregate limit must be twice the required occurrence
limit.
$1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
Statutory
$1,000,000 each accident
$1,000,000 disease-policy limit
$1,000,000 disease-each employee
$1,000,000 each occurrence
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Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions
Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. At
the option of the City, either the insurer will reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured
retentions as they pertain to the City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers; or the
Consultant will provide a financial guarantee satisfactory to the City guaranteeing payment of
losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses.
Other Insurance Provisions
The general liability, automobile liability, and where appropriate, the worker's compensation
policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
(1) The City of Chula Vista, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers are
to be named as additional insureds With respect to liability arising out of automobiles
owned, leased, hired or borrowed by or on behalf of the Consultant, where applicable,
and, with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on
behalf of the Consultant, including providing materials, parts or equipment furnished
in connection with such work or operations. The general liability additional insured
coverage must be provided in the form of an endorsement to the contractor's
insurance using ISO CG 2010 (11/85) or its equivalent. Specifically, the endorsement
must not exclude Products/Completed Operations coverage.
(2) The Consultant's General Liability insurance coverage must be primary insurance as
it pertains to the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers. Any
insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees,
or volunteers is wholly separate from the insurance of the contractor and in no way
relieves the contractor from its responsibility to provide insurance.
(3) The insurance policy required by this clause must be endorsed to state that coverage
will not be canceled by either party, except after thirty (30) days' prior written notice
to the City by certified mail, return receipt requested.
(4) Coverage shall not extend to any indemnity coverage for the active negligence of the
additional insured in any case where an agreement to indemnify the additional insured
would be invalid under Subdivision (b) of Section 2782 of the Civil Code.
(5) Consultant's insurer will provide a Waiver of Subrogation in favor of the City for
each required policy providing coverage during the life of this contract.
If General Liability, Pollution and/or Asbestos Pollution Liability and/or Errors & Omissions
coverage are written on a claims-made form:
(1) The "Retro Date" must be shown, and must be before the date of the contract or the
beginning of the contract work.
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(2) Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least
five (5) years after completion of the contract work.
(3) If coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claims-made
policy form with a "Retro Date" prior to the contract effective date, the Consultant
must purchase "extended reporting" coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after
completion of contract work.
(4) A copy of the claims reporting requirements must be submitted to the City for review.
Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with licensed insurers admitted to transact business in the State of
California with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A V. Ifinsurance is placed with a
surplus lines insurer, insurer must be listed on the State of California List of Eligible Surplus
Lines Insurers ("LESLI") with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A X. Exception may
be made for the State Compensation Fund when not specifically rated.
Verification of Coverage
Consultant shall furnish the City with original certificates and amendatory endorsements
effecting coverage required by this clause. The endorsements should be on insurance industry
forms, provided those endorsements or policies conform to the contract requirements. All
certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by the City before work
commences. The City reserves the right to require, at any time, complete, certified copies of all
required insurance policies, including endorsements evidencing the coverage required by these
specifications.
Subcontractors
Consultants must include all subconsultants as insureds under its policies or furnish separate
certificates and endorsements for each subconsultant. All coverage for subconsultants are subj ect
to all of the requirements included in these specifications.
G. Security for Performance
(1) Performance Bond
In the event that Exhibit A, at Paragraph 18, indicates the need for Consultant to provide
a Performance Bond (indicated by a check mark in the parenthetical space immediately
preceding the subparagraph entitled "Performance Bond"), then Consultant shall provide to the
City a performance bond in the form prescribed by the City and by such sureties which are
authorized to transact such business in the State of California, listed as approved by the United
States Department of Treasury Circular 570, htto://www.fins.treas.gov/c570, and whose
underwriting limitation is sufficient to issue bonds in the amount required by the agreement, and
which also satisfy the requirements stated in Section 995.660 of the Code of Civil Procedure,
except as provided otherwise by laws or regulations. All bonds signed by an agent must be
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accompanied by a certified copy of such agent's authority to act. Surety companies must be duly
licensed or authorized in the jurisdiction in which the Proj ect is located to issue bonds for the
limits so required. Form must be satisfactory to the Risk Manager or City Attorney which
amount is indicated in the space adjacent to the term, "Performance Bond", in said Exhibit A,
Paragraph 18.
(2) Letter of Credit
In the event that Exhibit A, at Paragraph 18, indicates the need for Consultant to provide
a Letter of Credit (indicated by a check mark in the parenthetical space immediately preceding
the subparagraph entitled "Letter of Credit"), then Consultant shall provide to the City an
irrevocable letter of credit callable by the City at their unfettered discretion by submitting to the
bank a letter, signed by the City Manager, stating that the Consultant is in breach of the terms of
this Agreement. The letter of credit shall be issued by a bank, and be in a form and amount
satisfactory to the Risk Manager or City Attorney which amount is indicated in the space
adjacent to the term, "Letter of Credit", in said Exhibit A, Paragraph 18.
(3) Other Security
In the event that Exhibit A, at Paragraph 18, indicates the need for Consultant to provide
security other than a Performance Bond or a Letter of Credit (indicated by a check mark in the
parenthetical space immediately preceding the subparagraph entitled "Other Security"), then
Consultant shall provide to the City such other security therein listed in a form and amount
satisfactory to the Risk Manager or City Attorney.
H. Business License
Consultant agrees to obtain a business license from the City and to otherwise comply with
Title 5 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code.
2. Duties of the City
A. Consultation and Cooperation
City shall regularly consult the Consultant for the purpose of reviewing the progress of the
Defined Services and Schedule therein contained, and to provide direction and guidance to
achieve the objectives of this agreement. The City shall permit access to its office facilities, files
and records by Consultant throughout the term of the agreement. In addition thereto, City agrees
to provide the information, data, items and materials set forth on Exhibit A, Paragraph 9, and
with the further understanding that delay in the provision of these materials beyond thirty (30)
days after authorization to proceed, shall constitute a basis for the justifiable delay in the
Consultant's performance of this agreement.
B. Compensation
Upon receipt of a properly prepared billing from Consultant submitted to the City
periodically as indicated in Exhibit A, Paragraph 17, but in no event more frequently than
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monthly, on the day of the period indicated in Exhibit A, Paragraph 17, City shall compensate
Consultant for all services rendered by Consultant according to the terms and conditions set forth
in Exhibit A, Paragraph 10, adjacent to the gov~rning compensation relationship indicated by a
"checkmark" next to the appropriate arrangement, subject to the requirements for retention set
forth in Paragraph 18 of Exhibit A, and shall compensate Consultant for out of pocket expenses
as provided in Exhibit A, Paragraph 11.
All billings submitted by Consultant shall contain sufficient information as to the propriety of
the billing to permit the City to evaluate that the amount due and payable thereunder is proper,
and shall specifically contain the City's account number indicated on Exhibit A, Paragraph l7(C)
to be charged upon making such payment.
3. Administration of Contract
Each party designates the individuals ("Contract Administrators") indicated on Exhibit A,
Paragraph 12, as said party's contract administrator who is authorized by said party to represent .
them in the routine administration of this agreement.
4. Term
This Agreement shall terminate when the Parties have complied with all executory provisions
hereof.
5. Liquidated Damages
The provisions of this section apply if a Liquidated Damages Rate is provided in Exhibit A,
Paragraph 13.
It is acknowledged by both parties that time is of the essence in the completion of this
Agreement. It is difficult to estimate the amount of damages resulting from delay in
performance. The parties have used their judgment to arrive at a reasonable amount to
compensate for delay.
Failure to complete the Defined Services within the allotted time period specified in this
Agreement shall result in the following penalty: For each consecutive calendar day in excess of
the time specified for the completion of the respective work assignment or Deliverable, the
Consultant shall pay to the City, or have withheld from monies due, the sum of Liquidated
Damages Rate provided in Exhibit A, Paragraph 13 ("Liquidated Damages Rate").
Time extensions for delays beyond the Consultant's control, other than delays caused by the
City, shall be requested in writing to the City's Contract Administrator, or designee, prior to the
expiration of the specified time. Extensions of time, when granted, will be based upon the effect
of delays to the work and will not be granted for delays to minor portions of work unless it can
be shown that such delays did or will delay the progress of the work.
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6. Financial Interests of Consultant
A. Consultant is Designated as an FPPC Filer
If Consultant is designated on Exhibit A, Paragraph 14, as an "FPPC filer", Consultant is
deemed to be a "Consultant" for the purposes of the Political Reform Act conflict of interest and
disclosure provisions, and shall report economic interests to the City Clerk on the required
Statement of Economic Interests in such reporting categories as are specified in Paragraph 14 of
Exhibit A, or if none are specified, then as determined by the City Attorney.
B. Decline to Participate
Regardless of whether Consultant is designated as an FPPC Filer, Consultant shall not make,
or participate in making or in any way attempt to use Consultant's position to influence a
governmental decision in which Consultant knows or has reason to know Consultant has a
fmancial interest other than the compensation promised by this Agreement.
C. Search to Determine Economic Interests
Regardless of whether Consultant is designated as an FPPC Filer, Consultant warrants and
represents that Consultant has diligently conducted a search and inventory of Consultant's
economic interests, as the term is used in the regulations promulgated by the Fair Political
Practices Commission, and has determined that Consultant does not, to the best of Consultant's
knowledge, have an economic interest which would conflict with Consultant's duties under this
agreement.
D. Promise Not to Acquire Conflicting Interests
Regardless of whether Consultant is designated as an FPPC Filer, Consultant further warrants
and represents that Consultant will not acquire, obtain, or assume an economic interest during the
term of this Agreement which would constitute a conflict of interest as prohibited by the Fair
Political Practices Act.
E. Duty to Advise of Conflicting Interests
Regardless of whether Consultant is designated as an FPPC Filer, Consultant further warrants
and represents that Consultant will immediately advise the City Attorney of City if Consultant
learns of an economic interest of Consultant's that may result in a conflict of interest for the
purpose of the Fair Political Practices Act, and regulations promulgated thereunder.
F. Specific Warranties Against Economic Interests
Consultant warrants and represents that neither Consultant, nor Consultant's immediate
family members, nor Consultant's employees or agents ("Consultant Associates") presently have
any interest, directly or indirectly, whatsoever in any property which may be the subject matter
of the Defined Services, or in any property within 2 radial miles from the exterior boundaries of
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any property which may be the subject matter of the Defined Services, ("Prohibited Interest"),
other than as listed in Exhibit A, Paragraph 14.
Consultant further warrants and represents that no promise of future employment,
remuneration, consideration, gratuity or other reward or gain has been made to Consultant or
Consultant Associates in connection with Consultant's performance of this Agreement.
Consultant promises to advise City of any such promise that may be made during the Term of
this Agreement, or for twelve months thereafteJ:.
Consultant agrees that Consultant Associates shall not acquire any such Prohibited Interest
within the Term of this Agreement, or for twelve months after the expiration of this Agreement,
except with the written permission of City.
Consultant may not conduct or solicit any business for any party to this Agreement, or for
any third party that may be in conflict with Consultant's responsibilities under this Agreement,
except with the written permission of City.
7. Hold Harmless
Consultant shall defend, indemnifY, protect and hold harmless the City, its elected and
appointed officers and employees, from and against all claims for damages, liability, cost and
expense (including without limitation reasonable attorneys fees) arising out of or alleged by third
parties to be the result of the negligent acts, errors or omissions or the willful misconduct of the
Consultant, and Consultant's employees, subcontractors or other persons, agencies or firms for
whom Consultant is legally responsible in connection with the execution of the work covered by
this Agreement, except only for those claims, damages, liability, costs and expenses (including
without limitations, attorneys fees) arising from the sole negligence or sole willful misconduct of
the City, its officers, employees. Also covered is liability arising from, connected with, caused
by or claimed to be caused by the active or passive negligent acts or omissions of the City, its
agents, officers, or employees which may be in combination with the active or passive negligent
acts or omissions of the Consultant, its employees, agents or officers, or any third party.
With respect to losses arising from Consultant's professional errors or omissions, Consultant
shall defend, indemnify, protect and hold harmless the City, its elected and appointed officers
and employees, from and against all claims for damages, liability, cost and expense (including
without limitation attorneys fees) except for those claims arising from the negligence or willful
misconduct of City, its officers or employees.
Consultant's indemnification shall include any and all costs, expenses, attorneys fees and
liability incurred by the City, its officers, agents or employees in defending against such claims,
whether the same proceed to judgment or not. Consultant's obligations under this Section shall
not be limited by any prior or subsequent declaration by the Consultant. Consultant's obligations
under this Section shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
For those professionals who are required to be licensed by the state (e.g. architects, landscape
architects, surveyors and engineers), the following indemnification provisions should be utilized:
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(1) Indemnification and Hold Hannless Agreement
With respect to any liability, including but not limited to claims asserted or costs, losses,
attorney fees, or payments for injury to any person or property caused or claimed to be caused by
the acts or omissions of the Consultant, or Consultant's employees, agents, and officers, arising
out of any services performed involving this project, except liability for Professional Services
covered under Section 7.2, the Consultant agrees to defend, indemnify, protect, and hold
hannless the City, its agents, officers, or employees from and against all liability. Also covered is
liability arising from, connected with, caused by, or claimed to be caused by the active or passive
negligent acts or omissions of the City, its agents, officers, or employees which may be in
combination with the active or passive negligent acts or omissions of the Consultant, its
employees, agents or officers, or any third party. The Consultant's duty to indemnify, protect and
hold hannless shall not include any claims or liabilities arising from the sole negligence or sole
willful misconduct of the City, its agents, officers or employees. This section in no way alters,
affects or modifies the Consultant's obligation and duties under Section Exhibit A to this
Agreement.
(2) Indemnification for Professional Services.
As to the Consultant's professional obligation, work or services involving this Project,
the Consultant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold hannless the City, its agents, officers and
employees from and against any and all liability, claims, costs, and damages, including but not
limited to, reasonable attorneys fees, that arise out of, or pertain to, or relate to the negligence,
recklessness or willful misconduct of Consultant and its agents in the performance of services
under this agreement, but this indemnity does not apply liability for damages for death or bodily
injury to persons, injury to property, or other loss, arising from the sole negligence, willful
misconduct or defects in design by City or the agents, servants, or independent contractors who
are directly responsible to City, or arising from the active negligence of City.
8. Termination of Agreement for Cause
If, through any cause, Consultant shall fail to fulfill in a timely and proper manner
Consultant's obligations under this Agreement, or if Consultant shall violate any of the
covenants, agreettIents or stipulations of this Agreement, City shall have the right to terminate
this Agreement by giving written notice to Consultant of such termination and specifying the
effective date thereof at least five (5) days before the effective date of such termination. In that
event, all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies, surveys, drawings, maps, reports and
other materials prepared by Consultant shall, at the option of the City, become the property of the
City, and Consultant shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for any work
satisfactorily completed on such documents and other materials up to the effective date of Notice
of Termination, not to exceed the amounts payable hereunder, and less any damages caused City
by Consultant's breach.
9. Errors and Omissions
In the event that the City Administrator determines that the Consultants' negligence errors
.. . , ,
or onnSSlons ill the performance of work under this Agreement has resulted in expense to City
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greater than would have resulted if there were no such negligence, errors, omissions, Consultant
shall reimburse City for any additional expenses incurred by the City. Nothing herein is intended
to limit City's rights under other provisions ofthis agreement.
10. Termination of Agreement for Convenience of City
City may terminate this Agreement at any time and for any reason, by giving specific written
notice to Consultant of such termination and specifying the effective date thereof, at least thirty
(30) days before the effective date of such termination. In that event, all finished and unfinished
documents and other materials described hereinabove shall, at the option of the City, become
City's sole and exclusive property. If the Agreement is terminated by City as provided in this
paragraph, Consultant shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for any
satisfactory work completed on such document~ and other materials to the effective date of such
termination. Consultant hereby expressly waives any and all claims for damages or
compensation arising under this Agreement except as set forth herein.
11. Assignability
The services of Consultant are personal to the City, and Consultant shall not assign any
interest in this Agreement, and shall not transfer any interest in the same (whether by assignment
or notation), without prior written consent of City.
City hereby consents to the assignment of the portions of the Defined Services identified in
Exhibit A, Paragraph 16 to the subconsultants identified thereat as "Permitted Subconsultants".
12. Ownership, Publication, Reproduction and Use of Material
All reports, studies, information, data, statistics, forms, designs, plans, procedures, systems
and any other materials or properties produced under this Agreement shall be the sole and
exclusive property of City. No such materials or properties produced in whole or in part under
this Agreement shall be subj ect to private use, copyrights or patent rights by Consultant in the
United States or in any other country without the express written consent of City. City shall have
unrestricted authority to publish, disclose (except as may be limited by the provisions of the
Public Records Act), distribute, and otherwise use, copyright or patent, in whole or in part, any
such reports, studies, data, statistics, forms or other materials or properties produced under this
Agreement.
13. Independent Contractor
City is interested only in the results obtained and Consultant shall perform as an independent
contractor with sole control of the manner and means of performing the services required under
this Agreement. City maintains the right only to reject or accept Consultant's work products.
Consultant and any of the Consultant's agents, employees or representatives are, for all purposes
under this Agreement, an independent contractor and shall not be deemed to be an employee of
City, and none of them shall be entitled to any benefits to which City employees are entitled
including but not limited to, overtime, retirement benefits, worker's compensation benefits,
injury leave or other leave benefits. Therefore, City will not withhold state or federal income tax,
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social security tax or any other payroll tax, and Consultant shall be solely responsible for the
payment of same and shall hold the City hann1ess with regard thereto.
14. Administrative Claims Requirements and Procedures
No suit or arbitration shall be brought arising out of this agreement, against the City unless a
claim has first been presented in writing and filed with the City and acted upon by the City in
accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 1.34 ofthe Chula Vista Municipal Code, as
same may from time to time be amended, the provisions of which are incorporated by this
reference as if fully set forth herein, and such policies and procedures used by the City in the
implementation of same.
Upon request by City, Consultant shall meet and confer in good faith with City for the
purpose of resolving any dispute over the terms of this Agreement.
15. Attorney's Fees
Should a dispute arising out of this Agreement result in litigation, it is agreed that the
prevailing party shall be entitled to a judgment against the other for an amount equal to
reasonable attorney's fees and court costs incurred. The "prevailing party" shall be deemed to be
the party who is awarded substantially the relief sought.
16. Statement of Costs
In the event that Consultant prepares a report or document, or participates in the preparation
of a report or document in performing the Defined Services, Consultant shall include, or cause
the inclusion of, in said report or document, a statement of the numbers and cost in dollar
amounts of all contracts and subcontracts relating to the preparation of the report or document.
17. Miscellaneons
A. Consultant not authorized to Represent City
Unless specifically authorized in writing by. City, Consultant shall have no authority to act as
City's agent to bind City to any contractual agreements whatsoever.
B. Consultant is Real Estate Broker and/or Salesman
lfthe box on Exhibit A, Paragraph 15 is marked, the Consultant and/or their principals is/are
licensed with the State of California or some other state as a licensed teal estate broker or
salesperson. Otherwise, Consultant represents that neither Consultant, nor .their principals are
licensed real estate brokers or salespersons.
C. Notices
All notices, demands or requests provided for or permitted to be given pursuant to this
Agreement must be in writing. All notices, demands and requests to be sent to any party shall be
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deemed to have been properly given or served if personally served or deposited in the United
States mail, addressed to such party, postage prepaid, registered or certified, with return receipt
requested, at the addresses identified herein as the places of business for each of the designated
parties.
D. Entire Agreement
This Agreement, together with any other written document referred to or contemplated
herein, embody the entire Agreement and understanding between the parties relating to the
subject matter hereof. Neither this Agreement nor any provision hereof may be amended,
modified, waived or discharged except by an instrument in writing executed by the party against
which enforcement of such amendment, waiver or discharge is sought.
E. Capacity of Parties
Each signatory and party hereto hereby warrants and represents to the other party that it has
legal authority and capacity and direction from .its principal to enter into this Agreement, and that
all resolutions or other actions have been taken so as to enable it to enter into this Agreement.
F. Governing LawNenue
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State
of California. Any action arising under or relating to this Agreement shall be brought only in the
federal or state courts located in San Diego County, State of California, and if applicable, the
City of Chula Vista, or as close thereto as possible. Venue for this Agreement, and performance
hereunder, shall be the City of Chula Vista.
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Signature Page
To
Agreement between
City of Chula Vista
And
RBF Consulting
For the Civil Engineering and Special Inspection Services
For the Eastlake Parkway
Sewer Connection Project
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City and Consultant have executed this Agreement thereby
indicating that they have read and understood same, and indicate their full and complete consent
to its terms:
Dated:
Dated:
City of Chula Vista
RBF Consulting
By
Cheryl Cox, Mayor
By:
John Harris, P.E., Vice President
Attest:
Susan Bigelow, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Ann Moore, City Attorney
Exhibit List to Agreement
(X) Exhibit A
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Exhibit A
To
Agreement between
City of Chula Vista
And
RBF Consulting
1. Effective Date of Agreement:
2. City-Related Entity:
(X) City ofChula Vista, a municipal chartered corporation of the State of California
( ) Redevelopment Agency of the City ofChula Vista, a political subdivision of the State of
California
( ) Industrial Development Authority of the City ofChula Vista, a
( ) Other:
("City")
, a [insert business form]
3. Place of Business for City:
City of Chula Vista
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
4. Consultant:
REF Consulting
5. Business Form of Consultant:
( ) Sole Proprietorship
( ) Partnership
(X) Corporation
6. Place of Business, Telephone and Fax Number of Consultant:
9755 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92124
Voice Phone (858) 614-5000
Fax Phone (858) 614-5001
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7. General Duties:
The general duties for the consultant are to provide to the City of Chula Vista, Plans,
Specifications and Estimate for the installation of a 12" sewer pipe by means of tunneling
under several large diameter water aqueducts and other utilities. The section of pipe will
connect the existing sewer pipelines at the North and South within City's right-of-way. A
trenchless construction technique will be utilized to install a steel casing. All the engineering
services shall be completed in accordance with this Agreement as described in Paragraph 8,
Scope of Work and Schedule.
8. Scope of Work and Schedule:
1.0 DESIGN PHASE SERVICES
Task 1.1. Research Existing Reports, Drawings and Background Information
REF shall investigate available records at the Otay Water District, SDCWA, and City of
Chula Vista for street improvements and existing utilities, and other utility company
drawings to avoid design conflicts. REF is a member of the USA Dig-Alert service,
which provides information regarding known utility companies (utilities lines, easements,
etc.) within the project area. This is especially helpful to identify recently installed fiber
optic and telecom conduits. Facility drawings will be obtained from each utility company
with service in the proj ect area.
Task 1.2. Develop Facility Requirements and Design Constraints
REF shall attend meetings with City staff, regulatory agencies, utilities, and/or
community groups as necessary to develop and refine the project's engineering
requirements and design constraints. This task will identify regulatory permits, which
will be required for this proj ect.
Task 1.3. Site Visits
REF and its design team shall visit the site as required to identify existing conditions,
traffic patterns, utility features and potential construction staging areas.
Task 1.4. Detailed Geotechnical Investigation
REF's subconsultant, VME, shall provide review of background data, geologic
reconnaissance of the site, subsurface exploration consisting of 2 borings, laboratory
testing, and recommendations for the design and earthwork components of the project.
Specifically, the scope will include:
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TASK 1.4.1. FIELD EXPLORATION
a. VME will prepare a separate geotechnical inve~tigation to assist in the design and
construction of the proposed pipeline. The investigation will include review of
available information (consisting of available geotechnical reports, geological
maps, and stereoscopic aerial photographs), geotechnical field reconnaissance,
site visit to mark boring locations and meet with Underground Service Alert for
utility clearance, acquisition of permits necessary for the boring work, traffic
control, drilling the borings, laboratory testing, and preparation of a geotechnical
report.
The report will bear a State of California Certified Engineering Geologist or
Registered Professional Engineer seal with the signature, license number, and
registration certificate expiration date of the geologist or engineer responsible for
the preparation of the report, presenting the results of the investigation.
b. The subsurface exploration program will consist of drilling, logging, and
sampling 2 exploratory test borings to a depth of 20 feet (3 feet below the pipeline
invert), or refusal, with a truck mounted drill rig along the proposed pipeline
alignment. Proposed boring locations will be in the vicinity of the proposed drive
and receiving shafts.
c. Bulk and in-place samples of the encountered soils will be collected and
transported to the laboratory for testing. Geotechnical laboratory testing will be
performed on selected samples and will consist of in-situ moisture content and dry
density, grain size analyses, Atterberg limits, and shear strength. In the event the
existence of hydrocarbons is discovered by VME during drilling, VME will
immediately notify the City and .seal the hole. Environmental sampling and testing
of the subsurface soils is not part of this work.
d. The geotechnical report will address geotechnical aspects of the alignment as
related to pipeline design and trenchless construction. The report will include
design conclusions and recommendations for:
a) Backfill and compaction requirements
b) Pipe bedding
c) Pavement section thickness and replacement
d) Site conditions
e) Earth materials
f) Soil properties
g) Slope stability
h) Trenching and shoring
i) Groundwater
j) Excavation difficulty
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e. VME will obtain all required permits and perform required traffic control for the
purposes of geotechnical investigation drilling on the basis that the costs for
permits and traffic control will be the responsibility of the City.
Results of the investigation will be summarized in a written report complete with
field and laboratory data. Six copies of the report will be submitted. Boring logs
will be provided in electronic format for ease of incorporation into project plans.
Task 1.5. Survey and Mapping
RBF shall utilize its in-house survey crews to prepare topographic mapping of the project
area. Survey procedures shall be performed in accordance with the City's standards. Our
survey teams are equipped with the latest kinematic GPS survey equipment using cell-
phone technology to increase the range of our GPS receivers. Mapping shall be performed
using NAD83 horizontal control and NGVD88 vertical datum.
For pipeline replacement projects in urbanized areas with a number of conflicting utilities,
we prefer to create base maps at 1"=20' with one (1) contour intervals. The reduced scale
provides superior accuracy and design detailing over the 40 scale as requested in the RFP.
RBF's survey crew will also perform detailed field surveys to locate utility features, survey
monuments and existing surface improvements that may be impacted by construction. Such
information shall be transferred to the digital topographic file and shown on the project
design drawings.
Copies of the survey control and pipeline horizontal control network will be provided to the
City's survey as part of the 90% design submittal package.
Task 1.6. Bid Documents
RBF shall work with its design team to develop the project's design to the 90% level of
completion. At this stage, plan and profile drawings of the selected alignment will be
developed, preliminary details for the connection structures and vaults, traffic control
drawings and horizontal control drawings. Draft project specifications along with the
City's boilerplate specification and bidding documents will be prepared during this phase.
Seven (7) copies of the construction bid documents will be submitted with the 90%
submittal.
Task 1.7. Quality Assurance / Quality Control
RBF's QNQC team will review the bid documents prepared in Task 1.6 for compliance
with the City's standards and for compliance with RBF's in-house quality control plan
established for this project. A copy of the QC checklist and check set of plans will be
provided to the City to demonstrate the thoroughness ofRBF's QC procedures.
Task 1.8. Construction Estimate
The construction cost estimate shall be developed and submitted with the 90% design
submittal. At this stage, price quotes from jack & bore contractors, pipe suppliers and other
major material vendors will be acquired and used in the development of the estimate.
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Task 1.9. Permit Processing and Agency Coordination
The design, including plans and specifications, will be processed through the appropriate
jurisdictional authorities for all permits required for the project, primarily the SDCW A.
Coordination with other interested governmental agencies will be made to insure the
project results in maximum benefit to the City.
o Appropriate traffic control plans will be provided to the City to facilitate their
review.
o Process preliminary plans to all affected utilities. Project plans will be
transruitted to each utility, and they will be requested to review for the accuracy
of the plotting of their facilities, both live and abandoned.
o Coordinate with the Sweetwater Union High School District and resolve
associated impacts to Eastlake High School.
REF will include a requirement in the project specification for the Contractor to implement
storm water pollution protection measures along the pipeline alignment.
Task 1.10. Design Status Meetings
During the 90% design phase, REF's design team shall attend, on average, one (1) project
status report meeting every other month with City personnel. A meeting agenda shall be
prepared and subruitted to the City at least two (2) days in advance of the meeting and draft
meeting ruinutes shall be provided to the City within five (5) working days of the meeting.
Meeting topics shall include, but shall not be limited to, review of previous meeting
minutes, schedule, technical issues, permits deliverable status (subruitted and scheduled
deliverables), project issues, deviation request status, and coordination with other City or
Agency projects.
REF will also be available, if requested, to attend one (1) community group meeting during
the 90% design phase.
Task 1.11. 90% Design Workshop
The City shall review the 90% Design Submittal and provide REF with review comments.
Within five (5) working days City staff and the Design Team shall conduct a 90% Design
Workshop, wherein the City's comments will be discussed along with REF's proposed
response. The workshop will be intended to discuss key design issues, scheduling, permits
and community impact issues. REF shall provide draft meeting minutes to the City within
five (5) working days of the meeting.
Following approval of the meeting minutes and REF's response to the City's comments,
the City will issue the notice to proceed for the 90% design phase.
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Seven (7) copies of the construction bid documents will be submitted with the 90%
submittal.
Task 1.12. Final Drawings and Specifications
REF shall provide one set of specifications, one half size set of drawings and one set of
original mylar drawings signed and stamped by the Engineer of Record, Mr. John Harris,
PE. The final submittal shall also include delivery of the electronic files on CD of the
drawings in AutoCAD 2006 format and the specification and bid documents in Word 2003
format.
Task 1.13. Final Construction Cost Estimates
One (1) copy of the final construction cost estimate will be submitted with the final design
submittal and included on the CD in Excel format.
Task 1.14. Design Status Meeting
During the Final design phase, it is anticipated that one (1) design review meeting will be
held with City staff. Meeting topics shall include, but shall not be limited to, review of
previous meeting minutes, schedule, technical issues, permits, deliverable status (submitted
and scheduled deliverables), project issues, permits, deviation request status, and
coordination with SDCW A.
2.0 Bid Phase Services
This task shall include responding to construction contractor questions and requests for
information (RFI) during the bidding and award period, assisting with preparing contract
document addenda, assisting with evaluating bids during the construction contract award, and
attending a preconstruction meeting.
3.0 Construction Phase Services
Construction services will be based on a three (3) month bidding and award period (this is
extended one month due to the Holiday season). and a three (3) month construction period.
The plarmed services of the construction phase shall include:
Task 3.1. Shop Drawing Review and Change Orders
REF shall review detailed construction and shop drawings submitted by contractors to
ensure compliance with the design plans and specifications. Reviews shall be completed
within a maximum of one (1) week of receipt, with the typical turnaround time to be two
(2) working days. REF shall respond to construction questions to interpret, respond to
RFI's, evaluate change order requests and provide clarification to the contract documents to
ensure proper execution of the work.
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Task 3.2. Construction Status Meetings
REF's design team will be available to attend construction status meeting as maybe
required throughout the construction period. Our geotechnical consultant will also be
available during this phase to respond to field issues and address RFI's.
Task 3.3. Construction Management and Inspection Services (CMlS)
REF's understanding of its role on the Eastlake Parkway Sewer Project is to support the
City and the Design team in the management of the construction activities related to the
project as follows:
Q Staff the CMIS positions with solution oriented, seasoned, construction
management professionals with significant and relevant pipeline
experience. Designated Professionals with requisite experience with the
City and SDCW A.
Q Follow City established standards and contract procedures for project
execution, reporting, and field records management.
Q Provide a well managed field staff that is sensitive to the need to have an
integrated and seamless team.
Q Provide all the skills needed to cover the specialized required areas such
as: full-time onsite inspection oftrenchless construction, settlement
monitoring of the SDCW A facilities, traffic control, and interact with
members of the public rights-of-way (public Agencies staff and City
officials).
Q REF will be responsible of supervising contractor furnished materials and
geotechnical soil and material testing.
Task 3.4 Additional Consultant Services during Construction and Inspection
The Consultant's Resident Engineer shall:
Q Approve all submittals related to performance of the work.
Q Certify that the installed casing and carrier pipe have been installed in
strict conformance with the project plans and specifications.
Q Provide a detailed plan for monitoring ground surface movement
(settlement or heave) due the casing installation.
Q The plan shall address the method and frequency of survey measurements.
Q The plan shall measure the ground movement of all structures, roadways,
and any other area of concern within 25 feet of the pipeline.
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o Monitor the casing installation to assure the excavation and casing
installation speeds are synchronized.
Task 3.5 record drawings
RBF shall prepare as-built drawings when construction is complete. Our CM staff will
furnish one complete set of marked-up drawings from the Contractor showing all changes
made during construction that deviated from the construction documents. One set of
mylars, and an electronic copy in AutoCAD format, depicting the record drawing
conditions will be provided to the City to close-out the project.
B. Date for Commencement of Consultant Services:
( ) Same as Effective Date of Agreement
( ) Other:
C. Dates or Time Limits for Delivery of Deliver abIes:
Deliverable No. I:
Deliverable No.2:
Deliverable No.3:
D. Date for completion of all Consultant services:
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9. Materials Required to be Supplied by City to Consultant:
10. Compensation:
A. ( ) Single Fixed Fee Arrangement.
For performance of all of the Defined Services by Consultant as herein required, City shall
pay a single fixed fee in the amounts and at the times or milestones or for the Deliverables set
forth below:
Single Fixed Fee Amount:
, payable as follows:
Milestone or Event or Deliverable
Amount or Percent of Fixed Fee
( ) 1. Interim Monthly Advances. The City shall make interim monthly advances
against the compensation due for each phase on a percentage of completion basis for
each given phase such that, at the end of each phase only the compensation for that
phase has been paid. Any payments made hereunder shall be considered as interest
free loans that must be returned to the City if the Phase is not satisfactorily
completed. If the Phase is satisfactorily completed, the City shall receive credit
against the compensation due for that phase. The retention amount or percentage set
forth in Paragraph 19 is to be applied to each interim payment such that, at the end of
the phase, the full retention has been held back from the compensation due for that
phase. Percentage of completion of a phase shall be assessed in the sole and
unfettered discretion by the Contracts Administrator designated herein by the City, or
such other person as the City Manager shall designate, but only upon such proof
demanded by the City that has been provided, but in no event shall such interim
advance payment be made unless the Contractor shall have represented in writing that
said percentage of completion ofthe phase has been performed by the Contractor.
The practice of making interim monthly advances shall not convert this agreement to
a time and materials basis of payment.
B. ( ) Phased Fixed Fee Arrangement.
For the performance of each phase or portion of the Defined Services by Consultant as are
separately identified below, City shall pay the fixed fee associated with each phase of Services,
in the amounts and at the times or milestones or Deliverables set forth. Consultant shall not
commence Services under any Phase, and shall not be entitled to the compensation for a Phase,
unless City shall have issued a notice to proceed to Consultant as to said Phase.
Phase
1.
2.
Fee for Said Phase
$
$
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3.
$
( ) 1. Interim Monthly Advances. The City shall make interim monthly advances
against the compensation due for each phase on a percentage of completion basis for
each given phase such that, at the end of each phase only the compensation for that
phase has been paid. Any payments made hereunder shall be considered as interest
free loans that must be returned to the City if the Phase is not satisfactorily
completed. If the Phase is satisfactorily completed, the City shall receive credit
against the compensation due for that phase. The retention amount or percentage set
forth in Paragraph 19 is to be applied to each interim payment such that, at the end of
the phase, the full retention has been held back from the compensation due for that
phase. Percentage of completion of a phase shall be assessed in the sole and
unfettered discretion by the Contracts Administrator designated herein by the City, or
such other person as the City Manager shall designate, but only upon such proof
demanded by the City that has been provided, but in no event shall such interim
advance payment be made unless the Contractor shall have represented in writing that
said percentage of completion of the phase has been performed by the Contractor.
The practice of making interim monthly advances shall not convert this agreement to
a time and materials basis of payment.
c. (X) Hourly Rate Arrangement
For performance of the Defined Services by Consultant as herein required, City shall pay
Consultant for the productive hours of time spent by Consultant in the performance of said
Services, at the rates or amounts set forth in the Rate Schedule herein below according to the
following terms and conditions:
(1) (X)
Not-to-Exceed Limitation on Time and Materials Arrangement
Notwithstanding the expenditure by Consultant of time and materials in excess of said
Maximum Compensation amount, Consultant agrees that Consultant will perform all of
the Defined Services herein required of Consultant for $_180,388
including all Materials, and other "reimbursables" ("Maximum Compensation").
(2) ( ) Limitation without Further Authorization on Time and Materials Arrangement
At such time as Consultant shall have incurred time and materials equal to
("Authorization Limit"), Consultant shall not be entitled
to any additional compensation without further authorization issued in writing and
approved by the City. Nothing herein shall preclude Consultant from providing additional
Services at Consultant's own cost and expense.
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Category of Employee
Rate Schedule4
Name of Consultant
Hourly Rate
$
$
$
$
$
( ) Hourly rates may increase by 6% for services rendered after [month], 20-, if delay
in providing services is caused by City.
11. Materials Reimbursement Arrangement
For the cost of out of pocket expenses incurred by Consultant in the performance of services
herein required, City shall pay Consultant at the rates or amounts set forth below:
( X) None, the compensation includes all costs.
( )
( )
( )
( )
( )
( )
( )
( )
Reports, not to exceed $
Copies, not to exceed $
Travel, not to exceed $
Printing, not to exceed $
Postage, not to exceed $
Delivery, not to exceed $
Long Distance Telephone Charges, not to exceed $
Other Actual Identifiable Direct Costs:
, not to exceed $
, not to exceed $
Cost or Rate
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
12. Contract Administrators:
City:
Luis A. Labrada, Associate Civil Engineer
Public Works Center
1800 Maxwell Road
Chula Vista, CA 91911
4. This section should be completed in all cases--ifthe main compensation scheme is a "time
and materials arrangement" or for the purposes of requiring Additional Services.
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Telephone: (619) 397-6120
Fax: (619) 397-6250
Consultant:
John H. Harris, P.E., Project Manager
RBF Consulting
9755 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92124
Voice Phone (858) 614-5000
Fax Phone (858) 614-5001
13. Liquidated Damages Rate:
( ) $
( ) Other:
per day.
14. Statement of Economic Interests, Consultant Reporting Categories, per Conflict of
Interest Code:
( ) Not Applicable. Not an FPPC Filer.
( ) FPPC Filer
( ) Category No. 1. Investments and sources of income.
( ) Category No.2. Interests in real property.
( ) Category No.3. Investments, interest in real property and sources of income subject
to the regulatory, permit or licensing authority of the department.
( ) Category No.4. Investments in business entities and sources of income that engage in
land development, construction or the acquisition or sale of real property.
( ) Category No.5. Investments in business entities and sources of income of the type
which, within the past two years, have contracted with the City of Chula Vista
(Redevelopment Agency) to provide services, supplies, materials, machinery or
equipment.
( ) Category No.6. Investments in business entities and sources of income of the type
which, within the past two years, have contracted with the designated employee's
department to provide services, supplies, materials, machinery or equipment.
( ) Category No.7. Business positions.
( ) List "Consultant Associates" interests in real property within 2 radial miles of Project
Property, if any:
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15. ( ) Consultant is Real Estate Broker and/or Salesman
16. Permitted Subconsultants:
Vinje & Middleton Engineering Inc.
17. Bill Processing:
A. Consultant's Billing to be submitted for the following period of time:
( X) Monthly
( ) Quarterly
( ) Other:
B. Day of the Period for submission of Consultant's Billing:
( ) First of the Month
( ) 15th Day of each Month
( ) End of the Month
( ) Other:
C. City's Account Number:
18. Security for Performance
( ) Performance Bond, $
( ) Letter of Credit, $
( ) Other Security:
Type:
Amount: $
( ) Retention. If this space is checked, then notwithstanding other provisions to the contrary
requiring the payment of compensation to the Consultant sooner, the City shall be entitled
to retain, at their option, either the following "Retention Percentage" or "Retention
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Amount" until the City determines that the Retention Release Event, listed below, has
occurred:
( ) Retention Percentage:
( ) Retention Amount: $
%
Retention Release Event:
( ) Completion of All Consultant Services
( ) Other:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2007-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND RBF CONSULTING, FOR THE
PROVISION OF CIVIL ENGINEERING AND SPECIAL
INSPECTION SERVICES REQUIRED FOR THE EASTLAKE
PARKWAY SEWER CONNECTION PROJECT (KY-709) AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
WHEREAS, staff prepared and issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) on May 25, 2007,
and on June 15, 2007, the City received a total of two proposals for the provision of civil
engineering and special inspection services required for the EastLake Parkway Sewer
Connection Project, and
WHEREAS, the City's consultant selection committee reviewed the proposals and
interviewed the two firms and the committee ranks the consultants as follows:
Consultant Proposal Amount Consultant Ranking
RBF Consulting $180,388 First Negotiation Preference
Jacobs Associates $282,902 Second Negotiation Preference
; and
WHEREAS, the ranking was based on the following: the consultant's experience, the
capacity to perform the work, the quality of the project team, the grasp of the project
requirements, responsiveness to the scope of work, the quality and clarity of the proposal,
familiarity with the local area and the fee proposal, and
WHEREAS, it is the committee's belief that anyone of these firms will spend
approximately the same number of base hours to complete this project. Therefore, based on their
greater experience and their grasp of the issues in conjunction with the fee proposal, it was the
committee's recommendation that RBF Consulting be the first negotiation preference. At this
time, staff is recommending the approval of an agreement with RBF Consulting to provide the
required services; and
WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed project
for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that
the project qualifies for a Class 1 (c) (Existing Facilities) categorical exemption pursuant to
Section 15301 of the State CEQA Guidelines. Thus, no further environmental review is
necessary, and
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WHEREAS, there is no impact on the General Fund as the funds for these improvements
have been provided for this project as part of CFD 06-1. All costs incurred in this effort (i.e.
Consultants expenditures and staffreimbursements) will be paid directly from the CFD as these
costs are incurred.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby award a contract in the amount of $180,388 for the provision of civil
engineering and special inspection services required for the EastLake Parkway Sewer
Connection in the City of Chula Vista, California" (KY-709) Project to RBF Consulting and
authorize the expenditure of all available funds in the project.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
Jack Griffin
Director of Engineering and General Services
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Ann Moore
City Attorney
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TIlE A TT ACHED AGREE11ENT HAS BEEN REVIEWED
AND APPROVED AS TO FORM BY TIlE CITY
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE AND WILL BE
FORMALL Y SIGNED UPON APPROVAL BY
TIlE CITY COUNCIL
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Ann Moore
City Attorney
Dated: l\lIl~t 1'-~ ':1\) '7l1ci1
Agreement between
City of Chula Vista and
RBF Consulting
For the Civil Engineering and Special Inspection Services for
the Eastlake Parkway Sewer Connection Project
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Agreement between
City of Chula Vista
And
RBF Consulting
For, the Civil Engineering and Special Inspection Services
For the Eastlake Parkway
Sewer Connection Project
This agreement ("Agreement"), dated for the purposes of reference only, and
effective as of the date last executed unless another date is otherwise specified in Exhibit A,
Paragraph 1 is between the City of Chula Vista as is indicated on Exhibit A, paragraph 2, as such
("City"), whose business form is set forth on exhibit A, paragraph 3, and the entity indicated on
the attached Exhibit A, paragraph 4, as REF Consulting, whose business is set forth on exhibit A
paragraph 5, and whose place of business and telephone numbers are set forth on exhibit A,
paragraph 6 ("Consultant"), and is made with reference to the following facts:
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, Consultant to provide Plans, Specifications, and Estimate for the
installation of approximately 350 lineal feet of 12" sewer pipeline along Eastlake Parkway, near
the intersection of Trinidad Cove in the City of Chula Vista, and;
WHEREAS, on May 25, 2007, the City of Chula Vista's General Service division
advertised the Request for Proposal (RFP) to provide Civil Engineering and Special Inspection
Services for the Eastlake Parkway Sewer Connection Project in the City ofChula Vista, and;
WHEREAS, on June 15, 2007, the City of Chula Vista received two (2) proposals from
two (2) consultants to provide Civil Engineering and Special Inspection Services for the Eastlake
Parkway Sewer Connection Project, and;
WHEREAS, after the Selection Committee completed their review of the proposals and
interviewed two (2) of the two (2) consultant firms that were invited, the Committee selected
REF Consulting as the Consultant to provide Civil Engineering and Special Inspection Services
for the Eastlake Parkway Sewer Connection Project, and;
WHEREAS, the Consultant warrants and represents that they are experienced and
staffed in a manner such that they are and can prepare and deliver the services required of
Consultant to City within the time' frames herein provided all in accordance with the terms and
conditions of this Agreement.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City and Consultant do hereby
mutually agree as follows:
1. Consultant's Duties
A. General Duties
Consultant shall perform all of the services described on the attached Exhibit A, Paragraph 7,
entitled "General Duties"; and,
B. Scope of Work and Schedule
In the process of performing and delivering said "General Duties", Consultant shall also
perform all of the services described in Exhibit A, Paragraph 8, entitled "Scope of Work and
Schedule", not inconsistent with the General Duties, according to, and within the time frames set
forth in Exhibit A, Paragraph 8, and deliver to City such Deliverables as are identified in Exhibit
A, Paragraph 8, within the time frames set forth therein, time being of the essence of this
agreement. The General Duties and the work and deliverables required in the Scope of Work and
Schedule shall be herein referred to as the "Defined Services". Failure to complete the Defined
Services by the times indicated does not, except at the option of the City, operate to terminate
this Agreement.
C. Reductions in Scope of Work
City may independently, or upon request from Consultant, from time to time reduce the
Defined Services to be performed by the Consultant under this Agreement. Upon doing so, City
and Consultant agree to meet in good faith and confer for the purpose of negotiating a
corresponding reduction in the compensation associated with said reduction.
D. Additional Services
In addition to performing the Defined Services herein set forth, City may require Consultant
to perform additional consulting services related to the Defined Services ("Additional Services"),
and upon doing so in writing, if they are within the scope of services offered by Consultant,
Consultant shall perform same on a time and materials basis at the rates set forth in the "Rate
Schedule" in Exhibit A, Paragraph 10(C), unless a separate fixed fee is otherwise agreed upon.
All compensation for Additional Services shall be paid monthly as billed.
E. Standard of Care
Consultant, in performing any Services under this agreement, whether Defined Services or
Additional Services, shall perform in a manner consistent with that level of care and skill
ordinarily exercised by members of the profession currently practicing under similar conditions
and in similar locations.
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F. Insurance
Consultant must procure insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to
property that may arise from or in connection with the performance ofthe work under the
contract and the results of that work by the Consultant, his agents, representatives, employees or
subcontractors and provide documentation of same prior to commencement of work. The
insurance must be maintained for the duration of the contract.
Minimum Scope of Insurance
Coverage must be at least as broad as:
(1) Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (occurrence Form
CGOOOI).
(2) Insurance Services Office Form Number CA 0001 covering Automobile Liability,
Code 1 (any auto).
(3) Workers' Compensation insurance as required by the State of California and
Employer's Liability Insurance.
(4) Professional Liability or Errors & Omissions Liability insurance appropriate to the
Consultant's profession. Architects' and Engineers' coverage is to be endorsed to
include contractual liability.
Minimum Limits of Insurance
Contractor must maintain limits no less than:
1. General Liability:
(Including operations,
products and completed
operations, as applicable)
2. Automobile Liability:
3. Workers' Compensation
Employer's Liability:
4. Professional Liability or
Errors & Omissions
Liability:
$1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and
property damage. If Commercial General Liability insurance
with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general
aggregate limit must apply separately to this project/location or
the general aggregate limit must be twice the required occurrence
limit.
$1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
Statutory
$1,000,000 each accident
$1,000,000 disease-policy limit
$1,000,000 disease-each employee
$1,000,000 each occurrence
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DeductibIes and Self-Insured Retentions
Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. At
the option of the City, either the insurer will reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured
retentions as they pertain to the City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers; or the
Consultant will provide a financial guarantee satisfactory to the City guaranteeing payment of
losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses.
Other Insurance Provisions
The general liability, automobile liability, and where appropriate, the worker's compensation
policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
(1) The City of Chula Vista, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers are
to be named as additional insureds with respect to liability arising out of automobiles
owned, leased, hired or borrowed by or on behalf of the Consultant, where applicable,
and, with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on
behalf of the Consultant, including providing materials, parts or equipment furnished
in connection with such work or operations. The general liability additional insured
coverage must be provided in the form of an endorsement to the contractor's
insurance using ISO CG 2010 (11/85) or its equivalent. Specifically, the endorsement
must not exclude Products/Completed Operations coverage.
(2) The Consultant's General Liability insurance coverage must be primary insurance as
it pertains to the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers. Any
insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees,
or volunteers is wholly separate from the insurance of the contractor and in no way
relieves the contractor from its responsibility to provide insurance.
(3) The insurance policy required by this clause must be endorsed to state that coverage
will not be canceled by either party, except after thirty (30) days' prior written notice
to the City by certified mail, return receipt requested.
(4) Coverage shall not extend to any indemnity coverage for the active negligence of the
additional insured in any case where an agreement to indemnify the additional insured
would be invalid under Subdivision (b) of Section 2782 of the Civil Code.
(5) Consultant's insurer will provide a Waiver of Subrogation in favor of the City for
each required policy providing coverage during the life of this contract.
If General Liability, Pollution and/or Asbestos Pollution Liability and/or Errors & Omissions
coverage are written on a claims-made form:
(1) The "Retro Date" must be shown, and must be before the date of the contract or the
beginning of the contract work.
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(2) Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least
five (5) years after completion of the contract work.
(3) If coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claims-made
policy form with a "Retro Date" prior to the contract effective date, the Consultant
must purchase "extended reporting" coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after
completion of contract work.
(4) A copy of the claims reporting requirements must be submitted to the City for review.
Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with licensed insurers admitted to transact business in the State of
California with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A V. If insurance is placed with a
surplus lines insurer, insurer must be listed on the State of California List of Eligible Surplus
Lines Insurers ("LESLI") with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A X. Exception may
be made for the State Compensation Fund when not specifically rated.
Verification of Coverage
Consultant shall furnish the City with original certificates and amendatory endorsements
effecting coverage required by this clause. The endorsements should be on insurance industry
forms, provided those endorsements or policies conform to the contract requirements. All
certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by the City before work
commences. The City reserves the right to require, at any time, complete, certified copies of all
required insurance policies, including endorsements evidencing the coverage required by these
specifications.
Subcontractors
Consultants must include all subconsultants as insureds under its policies or furnish separate
certificates and endorsements for each subconsultant. All coverage for subconsultants are subject
to all of the requirements included in these specifications.
G. Security for Performance
(1) Performance Bond
In the event that Exhibit A, at Paragraph 18, indicates the need for Consultant to provide
a Performance Bond (indicated by a check mark in the parenthetical space immediately
preceding the subparagraph entitled "Performance Bond "), then Consultant shall provide to the
City a performance bond in the form prescribed by the City and by such sureties which are
authorized to transact such business in the State of California, listed as approved by the United
States Department of Treasury Circular 570, httn://www.fms.treas.gov/c570, and whose
underwriting limitation is sufficient to issue bonds in the amount required by the agreement, and
which also satisfy the requirements stated in Section 995.660 of the Code of Civil Procedure,
except as provided otherwise by laws or regulations. All bonds signed by an agent must be
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accompanied by a certified copy of such agent's authority to act. Surety companies must be duly
licensed or authorized in the jurisdiction in which the Project is located to issue bonds for the
limits so required. Form must be satisfactory to the Risk Manager or City Attorney which
amount is indicated in the space adjacent to the term, "Performance Bond", in said Exhibit A,
Paragraph 18.
(2) Letter of Credit
In the event that Exhibit A, at Paragraph 18, indicates the need for Consultant to provide
a Letter of Credit (indicated by a check mark in the parenthetical space immediately preceding
the subparagraph entitled "Letter of Credit"), then Consultant shall provide to the City an
irrevocable letter of credit callable by the City at their unfettered discretion by submitting to the
bank a letter, signed by the City Manager, stating that the Consultant is in breach of the terms of
this Agreement. The letter of credit shall be issued by a bank, and be in a form and amount
satisfactory to the Risk Manager or City Attorney which amount is indicated in the space
adjacent to the term, "Letter of Credit", in said Exhibit A, Paragraph 18.
(3) Other Security
In the event that Exhibit A, at Paragraph 18, indicates the need for Consultant to provide
security other than a Performance Bond or a Letter of Credit (indicated by a check mark in the
parenthetical space immediately preceding the subparagraph entitled "Other Security"), then
Consultant shall provide to the City such other security therein listed in a form and amount
satisfactory to the Risk Manager or City Attorney.
H. Business License
Consultant agrees to obtain a business license from the City and to otherwise comply with
Title 5 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code.
2. Duties of the City
A. Consultation and Cooperation
City shall regularly consult the Consultant for the purpose of reviewing the progress of the
Defined Services and Schedule therein contained, and to provide direction and guidance to
.achieve the objectives of this agreement. The City shall permit access to its office facilities, files
and records by Consultant throughout the term of the agreement. In addition thereto, City agrees
to provide the information, data, items and materials set forth on Exhibit A, Paragraph 9, and
with the further understanding that delay in the provision of these materials beyond thirty (30)
days after authorization to proceed, shall constitute a basis for the justifiable delay in the
Consultant's performance of this agreement.
B. Compensation
Upon receipt of a properly prepared billing from Consultant submitted to the City
periodically as indicated in Exhibit A, Paragraph 17, but in no event more frequently than
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monthly, on the day of the period indicated in Exhibit A, Paragraph 17, City shall compensate
Consultant for all services rendered by Consultant according to the terms and conditions set forth
in Exhibit A, Paragraph 10, adjacent to the governing compensation relationship indicated by a
"checkmark" next to the appropriate arrangement, subject to the requirements for retention set
forth in Paragraph 18 of Exhibit A, and shall compensate Consultant for out of pocket expenses
as provided in Exhibit A, Paragraph II.
All billings submitted by Consultant shall contain sufficient information as to the propriety of
the billing to permit the City to evaluate that the amount due and payable thereunder is proper,
and shall specifically contain the City's account number indicated on Exhibit A, Paragraph 17(C)
to be charged upon making such payment.
3. Administration of Contract
Each party designates the individuals ("Contract Administrators") indicated on Exhibit A,
Paragraph 12, as said party's contract administrator who is authorized by said party to represent
them in the routine administration of this agreement.
4. Term
This Agreement shall terminate when the Parties have complied with all executory provisions
hereof.
5. Liquidated Damages
The provisions of this section apply if a Liquidated Damages Rate is provided in Exhibit A,
Paragraph 13.
It is acknowledged by both parties that time is of the essence in the completion of this
Agreement. It is difficult to estimate the amount of damages resulting from delay in
performance. The parties have used their judgment to arrive at a reasonable amount to
compensate for delay.
Failure to complete the Defined Services within the allotted time period specified in this
Agreement shall result in the following penalty: For each consecutive calendar day in excess of
the time specified for the completion of the respective work assignment or Deliverable, the
Consultant shall pay to the City, or have withheld from monies due, the sum of Liquidated
Damages Rate provided in Exhibit A, Paragraph 13 ("Liquidated Damages Rate").
Time extensions for delays beyond the Consultant's control, other than delays caused by the
City, shall be requested in writing to the City's Contract Administrator, or designee, prior to the
expiration of the specified time. Extensions of time, when granted, will be based upon the effect
of delays to the work and will not be granted for delays to minor portions of work unless it can
be shown that such delays did or will delay the progress of the work.
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6. Financial Interests of Consultant
A. Consultant is Designated as an FPPC Filer
If Consultant is designated on Exhibit A, Paragraph 14, as an "FPPC filer", Consultant is
deemed to be a "Consultant" for the purposes of the Political Reform Act conflict of interest and
disclosure provisions, and shall report economic interests to the City Clerk on the required
Statement of Economic Interests in such reporting categories as are specified in Paragraph 14 of
Exhibit A, or if none are specified, then as determined by the City Attorney.
B. Decline to Participate
Regardless of whether Consultant is designated as an FPPC Filer, Consultant shall not make,
or participate in making or in any way attempt to use Consultant's position to influence a
governmental decision in which Consultant knows or has reason to know Consultant has a
financial interest other than the compensation promised by this Agreement.
C. Search to Determine Economic Interests
Regardless of whether Consultant is designated as an FPPC Filer, Consultant warrants and
represents that Consultant has diligently conducted a search and inventory of Consultant's
economic interests, as the term is used in the regulations promulgated by the Fair Political
Practices Commission, and has determined that Consultant does not, to the best of Consultant's
knowledge, have an economic interest which would conflict with Consultant's duties under this
agreement.
D. Promise Not to Acquire Conflicting Interests
Regardless of whether Consultant is designated as an FPPC Filer, Consultant further warrants
and represents that Consultant will not acquire, obtain, or assume an economic interest during the
term of this Agreement which would constitute a conflict of interest as prohibited by the Fair
Political Practices Act.
E. Duty to Advise of Conflicting Interests
Regardless of whether Consultant is designated as an FPPC Filer, Consultant further warrants
and represents that Consultant will immediately advise the City Attorney of City if Consultant
learns of an economic interest of Consultant's that may result in a conflict of interest for the
purpose of the Fair Political Practices Act, and regulations promulgated thereunder.
F. Specific Warranties Against Economic Interests
Consultant warrants and represents that neither Consultant, nor Consultant's immediate
family members, nor Consultant's employees or agents ("Consultant Associates") presently have
any interest, directly or indirectly, whatsoever in any property which may be the subject matter
of the Defined Services, or in any property within 2 radial miles from the exterior boundaries of
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any property which may be the subject matter of the Defined Services, ("Prohibited Interest"),
other than as listed in Exhibit A, Paragraph 14.
Consultant further warrants and represents that no promise of future employment,
remuneration, consideration, gratuity or other reward or gain has been made to Consultant or
Consultant Associates in connection with Consultant's performance of this Agreement.
Consultant promises to advise City of any such promise that may be made during the Term of
this Agreement, or for twelve months thereafter.
Consultant agrees that Consultant Associates shall not acquire any such Prohibited Interest
within the T= of this Agreement, or for twelve months after the expiration of this Agreement,
except with the written permission of City.
Consultant may not conduct or solicit any business for any party to this Agreement, or for
any third party that may be in conflict with Consultant's responsibilities under this Agreement,
except with the written p=ission of City.
7. Hold Harmless
Consultant shall defend, indemnify, protect and hold harmless the City, its elected and
. appointed officers and employees, from ~dagainst all claims for damages, liability, cost and
expense (including without limitation reasogable attorneys fees) arising out of or alleged by third
parties to be the result of the negligent acts, errors or omissions or the willful misconduct of the
Consultant, and Consultant's employees, subcontractors or other persons, agencies or firms for
whom Consultant is legally responsible in connection with the execution of the work covered by
this Agreement, except only for those claims, damages, liability, costs and expenses (including
without limitations, attorneys fees) arising from the sole negligence or sole willful misconduct of
the City, its officers, employees. Also covered is liability arising from, connected with, caused
by or claimed to be caused by the active or passive negligent acts or omissions of the City, its
agents, officers, or employees which may be in combination with the active or passive negligent
acts or omissions of the Consultant, its employees, agents or officers, or any third party.
With respect to losses arising from Consultant's professional errors or omissions, Consultant
shall defend, indemnify, protect and hold harmless the City, its elected and appointed officers
and employees, from and against all claims for damages, liability, cost and expense (including
without limitation attorneys fees) except for those claims arising from the negligence or willful
misconduct of City, its officers or employees.
Consultant's indemnification shall include any and all costs, expenses, attorneys fees and
liability incurred by the City, its officers, agents or employees in defending against such claims,
whether the same proceed to judgment or not. Consultant's obligations under this Section shall
not be limited by any prior or subsequent declaration by the Consultant. Consultant's obligations
under this Section shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
For those professionals who are required to be licensed by the state (e.g. architects, landscape
architects, surveyors and engineers), the following indemnification provisions should be utilized:
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(1) Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement
With respect to any liability, including but not limited to claims asserted or costs, losses,
attorney fees, or payments for injury to any person or property caused or claimed to be caused by
the acts or omissions of the Consultant, or Consultant's employees, agents, and officers, arising
out of any services performed involving this project, except liability for Professional Services
covered under Section 7.2, the Consultant agrees to defend, indemnify, protect, and hold
harmless the City, its agents, officers, or employees from and against all liability. Also covered is
liability arising from, connected with, caused by, or claimed to be caused by the active or passive
negligent acts or omissions of the City, its agents, officers, or employees which may be in
combination with the active or passive negligent acts or omissions of the Consultant, its
employees, agents or officers, or any third party. The Consultant's duty to indemnify, protect and
hold harmless shall not include any claims or liabilities arising from the sole negligence or sole
willful misconduct of the City, its agents, officers or employees. This section in no way alters,
affects or modifies the Consultant's obligation and duties under Section Exhibit A to this
Agreement.
(2) Indemnification for Professional Services.
As to the Consultant's professional obligation, work or services involving this Project,
the Consultant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, its agents, officers and
employees fron; lIIld against any and al!liability, claims, costs, and damages, including but not
limited to, rea.sohable attorneys fees, that arise out of, or pertain to, or relate to the negligence,
recklessness or willful misconduct of Consultant and its agents in the performance of services
under this agreement, but this indemnity does not apply liability for damages for death or bodily
injury to persons, injury to property, or other loss, arising from the sole negligence, willful
misconduct or defects in design by City or the agents, servants, or independent contractors who
are directly responsible to City, or arising from the active negligence of City.
8. Termination of Agreement for Cause
If, through any cause, Consultant shall fail to fulfil! in a timely and proper manner
Consultant's obligations under this Agreement, or if Consultant shall violate any of the
covenants, agreements or stipulations of this Agreement, City shall have the right to terminate
this Agreement by giving written notice to Consultant of such termination and specifying the
effective date thereof at least five (5) days before the effective date of such termination. In that
event, all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies, surveys, drawings, maps, reports and
other materials prepared by Consultant shall, at the option of the City, become the property of the
City, and Consultant shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for any work
satisfactorily completed on such documents and other materials up to the effective date of Notice
of Termination, not to exceed the amounts payable hereunder, and less any damages caused City
by Consultant's breach.
9. Errors and Omissions
In the event that the City Administrator determines that the Consultants' negligence, errors,
or omissions in the performance of work under this Agreement has resulted in expense to City
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greater than would have resulted if there were no such negligence, errors, omissions, Consultant
shall reimburse City for any additional expenses incurred by the City. Nothing herein is intended
to limit City's rights under other provisions of this agreement.
10. Termination of Agreement for Convenience of City
City may terminate this Agreement at any time and for any reason, by giving specific written
notice to Consultant of such termination and specifying the effective date thereof, at least thirty
(30) days before the effective date of such termination. In that event, all finished and unfinished
documents and other materials described hereinabove shall, at the option of the City, become
City's sole and exclusive property. If the Agreement is terminated by City as provided in this
paragraph, Consultant shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for any
satisfactory work completed on such documents and other materials to the effective date of such
termination. Consultant hereby expressly waives any and all claims for damages or
compensation arising under this Agreement except as set forth herein.
11. Assignability
The services of Consultant are personal to the City, and Consultant shall not assign any
interest in this Agreement, and shall not transfer any interest in the same (whether by assignment
or notation), without prior written consent of City.
City hereby consents to the assignment of the portions of the Defined Services identified in
Exhibit A, Paragraph 16 to the sub consultants identified thereat as "Permitted Sub consultants " .
12. Ownership, Publication, Reproduction and Use of Material
All reports, studies, information, data, statistics, forms, designs, plans, procedures, systems
and any other materials or properties produced under this Agreement shall be the sole and
exclusive property of City. No such materials or properties produced in whole or in part under
this Agreement shall be subject to private use, copyrights or patent rights by Consultant in the
United States or in any other country without the express written consent of City. City shall have
unrestricted authority to publish, disclose (except as may be limited by the provisions of the
Public Records Act), distribute, and otherwise use, copyright or patent, in whole or in part, any
such reports, studies, data, statistics, forms or other materials or properties produced under this
Agreement.
13. Independent Contractor
City is interested only in the results obtained and Consultant shall perform as an independent
contractor with sole control of the manner and means of performing the services required under
this Agreement. City maintains the right only to reject or accept Consultant's work products.
Consultant and any of the Consultant's agents, employees or representatives are, for all purposes
under this Agreement, an independent contractor and shall not be deemed to be an employee of
City, and none of them shall be entitled to any benefits to which City employees are entitled
including but not limited to, overtime, retirement benefits, worker's compensation benefits,
injury leave or other leave benefits. Therefore, City will not withhold state or federal income tax,
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social security tax or any other payroll tax, and Consultant shall be solely responsible for the
payment of same and shall hold the City harmless with regard thereto.
14. Administrative Claims Requirements and Procedures
No suit or arbitration shall be brought arising out of this agreement, against the City unless a
claim has first been presented in writing and filed with the City and acted upon by the City in
accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 1.34 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code, as
same may from time to time be amended, the provisions of which are incorporated by this
reference as if fully set forth herein, and such policies and procedures used by the City in the
implementation of same.
Upon request by City, Consultant shall meet and confer in good faith with City for the
purpose of resolving any dispute over the terms of this Agreement.
15. Attorney's Fees
Should a dispute arising out of this Agreement result in litigation, it is agreed that the
prevailing party shall be entitled to a judgment against the other for an amount equal to
reasonable attorney's fees and court costs incurred. The "prevailing party" shall be deemed to be
the party who is awarded substantially the relief sought.
16. Statement of Costs
In the event that Consultant prepares a report or document, or participates in the preparation
of a report or document in performing the Defined Services, Consultant shall include, or cause
the inclusion of, in said report or document, a statement of the numbers and cost in dollar
amounts of all contracts and subcontracts relating to the preparation of the report or document.
17. Miscellaneous
A. Consultant not authorized to Represent City
Unless specifically authorized in writing by City, Consultant shall have no authority to act as
City's agent to bind City to any contractual agreements whatsoever.
B. Consultant is Real Estate Broker and/or Salesman
If the box on Exhibit A, Paragraph 15 is marked, the Consultant and/or their principals is/are
licensed with the State of California or some other state as a licensed real estate broker or
salesperson. Otherwise, Consultant represents that neither Consultant, nor their principals are
licensed real estate brokers or salespersons.
C. Notices
All notices, demands or requests provided for or permitted to be given pursuant to this
Agreement must be in writing. All notices, demands and requests to be sent to any party shall be
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deemed to have been properly given or served if personally served or deposited in the United
States mail, addressed to such party, postage prepaid, registered or certified, with return receipt
requested, at the addresses identified herein as the places of business for each of the designated
parties.
D. Entire Agreement
This Agreement, together with any other written document referred to or contemplated
herein, embody the entire Agreement and understanding between the parties relating to the
subject matter hereof. Neither this Agreement nor any provision hereof may be amended,
modified, waived or discharged except by an instrument in writing executed by the party against
which enforcement of such amendment, waiver or discharge is sought.
E. Capacity of Parties
Each signatory and party hereto hereby warrants and represents to the other party that it has
legal authority and capacity and direction from its principal to enter into this Agreement, and that
all resolutions or other actions have been taken so as to enable it to enter into this Agreement.
F. Governing LawNenue
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State
of California. Any action arising under or relating to this Agreement shall be brought only in the
federal or state courts located in San Diego County, State of California, and if applicable, the
City of Chula Vista, or as close thereto as possible. Venue for this Agreement, and performance
hereunder, shall be the City of Chula Vista.
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Signature Page
To
Agreement between
City of Chula Vista
And
RBF Consulting
For the Civil Engineering and Special Inspection Services
For the Eastlake Parkway
Sewer Connection Project
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City and Consultant have executed this Agreement thereby
indicating that they have read and understood same, and indicate their full and complete consent
to its t=s:
Dated:
Dated: 8/2.7/07
City of Chula Vista
By
Cheryl Cox, Mayor
RBF Consulting
B~~
Jo Harris, P.E., VIce PresIdent
Attest:
Susan Bigelow, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Ann Moore, City Attorney
Exhibit List to Agreement
(X) Exhibit A
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Exhibit A
To
Agreement between
City of Chula Vista
And
RBF Consulting
1. Effective Date of Agreement:
2. City-Related Entity:
(X) City of Chula Vista, a municipal chartered corporation of the State of California
( ) Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista, a political subdivision of the State of
California
( ) Industrial Development Authority of the City of Chula Vista, a
( ) Other:
, a [insert business form]
("City")
3. Place of Business for City:
City of Chula Vista
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
4. Consultant:
RBF Consulting
5. Business Form of Consultant:
( ) Sole Proprietorship
( ) Partnership
(X) Corporation
6. Place of Business, Telephone and Fax Number of Consultant:
9755 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92124
Voice Phone (858) 614-5000
Fax Phone (858) 614-5001
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7. General Duties:
The general duties for the consultant are to provide to the City of Chula Vista, Plans,
Specifications and Estimate for the installation of a 12" sewer pipe by means of tunneling
under several large diameter water aqueducts and other utilities. The section of pipe will
connect the existing sewer pipelines at the North and South within City's right-of-way. A
trenchless construction technique will be utilized to install a steel casing. All the engineering
services shall be completed in accordance with this Agreement as described in Paragraph 8,
Scope of Work and Schedule.
8. Scope of Work and Schedule:
1.0 DESIGN PHASE SERVICES
Task 1.1. Research Existing Reports, Drawings and Background Information
RBF shall investigate available records at the Otay Water District, SDCW A, and City of
Chula Vista for street improvements and existing utilities, and other utility company
drawings to avoid design conflicts. RBF is a member of the USA Dig-Alert service, .
which provides information regarding known utility companies (utilities lines, easements,
etc.) within the project area. This is especially helpful to identify recently installed fiber
optic and telecom conduits. Facility drawings will be obtained from each utility company
with service in the project area.
Task 1.2. Develop Facility Requirements and Design Constraints
RBF shall attend meetings with City staff, regulatory agencies, utilities, and/or
community groups as necessary to develop and refine the project's engineering
requirements and design constraints. This task will identify regulatory permits, which
will be required for this project.
Task 1.3. Site Visits
RBF and its design team shall visit the site as required to identify existing conditions,
traffic patterns, utility features and potential construction staging areas.
Task 1.4. Detailed Geotechnical Investigation
RBF's sub consultant, VME, shall provide review of background data, geologic
reconnaissance of the site, subsurface exploration consisting of 2 borings, laboratory
testing, and recommendations for the design and earthwork components of the project.
Specifically, the scope will include:
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TASK 1.4.1. FIELD EXPLORATION
a. VME will prepare a separate geotechnical investigation to assist in the design and
construction of the proposed pipeline. The investigation will include review' of
available information (consisting of available geotechnical reports, geological
maps, and stereoscopic aerial photographs), geotechnical field reconnaissance,
site visit to mark boring locations and meet with Underground Service Alert for
utility clearance, acquisition of permits necessary for the boring work, traffic
control, drilling the borings, laboratory testing, and preparation of a geotechnical
report.
The report will bear a State of California Certified Engineering Geologist or
Registered Professional Engineer seal with the signature, license number, and
registration certificate expiration date of the geologist or engineer responsible for
the preparation of the report, presenting the results of the investigation.
b. The subsurface exploration program will consist of drilling, logging, and
sampling 2 exploratory test borings to a depth of 20 feet (3 feet below the pipeline
invert), or refusal, with a truck mounted drill rig along the proposed pipeline
alignment. Proposed boring locations will be in the vicinity of the proposed drive
and receiving shafts.
c. Bulk and in-place samples of the encountered soils will be collected and
transported to the laboratory for testing. Geotechnical laboratory testing will be
performed on selected samples and will consist of in-situ moisture content and dry
density, grain size analyses, Atterberg limits, and shear strength. In the event the
existence of hydrocarbons is discovered by VME during drilling, VME will
immediately notify the City and seal the hole. Environmental sampling and testing
of the subsurface soils is not part of this work.
d. The geotechnical report will address geotechnical aspects of the alignment as
related to pipeline design and trenchless construction. The report will include
design conclusions and recommendations for:
a) Backfill and compaction requirements
b) Pipe bedding
c) Pavement section thickness and replacement
d) Site conditions
e) Earth materials
f) Soil properties
g) Slope stability
h) Trenching and shoring
i) Groundwater
j) Excavation difficulty
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e. VME will obtain all required p=its and perform required traffic control for the
purposes of geotechnical investigation drilling on the basis that the costs for
permits and traffic control will be the responsibility of the City.
Results of the investigation will be summarized in a written report complete with
field and laboratory data. Six copies of the report will be submitted. Boring logs
will be provided in electronic format for ease of incorporation into project plans.
Task 1.5. Survey and Mapping
RBF shall utilize its in-house survey crews to prepare topographic mapping of the project
area. Survey procedures shall be performed in accordance with the City's standards. Our
survey teams are equipped with the latest kinematic GPS survey equipment using cell-
phone technology to increase the range of our GPS receivers. Mapping shall be performed
using NAD83 horizontal control and NGVD88 vertical datum.
For pipeline replacement projects in urbanized areas with a number of conflicting utilities,
we prefer to create base maps at 1 "=20' with one (1) contour intervals. The reduced scale
provides superior accuracy and design detailing over the 40 scale as requested in the RFP.
RBF's survey crew will also perform detailed field surveys to locate utility features, survey
monuments and existing surface improvements that may be impacted by construction. Such
information shall be transferred to the digital topographic file and shown on the project
design drawings.
Copies of the survey control and pipeline horizontal control network will be provided to the
City's survey as part of the 90% design submittal package.
Task 1.6. Bid Documents
RBF shall work with its design team to develop the project's design to the 90% level of
completion. At this stage, plan and profile drawings of the selected alignment will be
developed, preliminary details for the connection structures and vaults, traffic control
drawings and horizontal control drawings. Draft project specifications along with the
City's boilerplate specification and bidding documents will be prepared during this phase.
Seven (7) copies of the construction bid documents will be submitted with the 90%
submittal.
Task 1.7. Quality Assurance / Quality Control
RBF's QNQC team will review the bid documents prepared in Task 1.6 for compliance
with the City's standards and for compliance with RBF's in-house quality control plan
established for this project. A copy of the QC checklist and check set of plans will be
provided to the City to demonstrate the thoroughness ofRBF's QC procedures.
Task 1.8. Construction Estimate
The construction cost estimate shall be developed and submitted with the 90% design
submittal. At this stage, price quotes from jack & bore contractors, pipe suppliers and other
major material vendors will be acquired and used in the development of the estimate.
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Task 1.9. Permit Processing and Agency Coordination
The design, including plans and specifications, will be processed through the appropriate
jurisdictional authorities for alr permits required for the project, primarily the SDCW A.
Coordination with other interested governmental agencies will be made to insure the
project results in maximum benefit to the City.
CI Appropriate traffic control plans will be provided to the City to facilitate their
review.
CI Process preliminary plans to all affected utilities. Project plans will be
transmitted to each utility, and they will be requested to review for the accuracy
of the plotting of their facilities, both live and abandoned.
CI Coordinate with the Sweetwater Union High School District and resolve
associated impacts to Eastlake High School.
RBF will include a requirement in the proj ect specification for the Contractor to implement
storm water pollution protection measures along the pipeline alignment.
Task 1.10. Design Status Meetings
During the 90% design phase, RBF's design team shall attend, on average, one (1) project
status report meeting every other month with City personnel. A meeting agenda shall be
prepared and submitted to the City at least two (2) days in advance of the meeting and draft
meeting minutes shall be provided to the City within five (5) working days of the meeting.
Meeting topics shall include, but shall not be limited to, review of previous meeting
minutes, schedule, technical issues, permits deliverable status (submitted and scheduled
de1iverables), project issues, deviation request status, and coordination with other City or
Agency projects.
RBF will also be available, if requested, to attend one (1) community group meeting during
the 90% design phase.
Task 1.11. 90% Design Workshop
The City shall review the 90% Design Submittal and provide RBF with review comments.
Within five (5) working days City staff and the Design Team shall conduct a 90% Design
Workshop, wherein the City's comments will be discussed along with RBF's proposed
response. The workshop will be intended to discuss key design issues, scheduling, permits
and community impact issues. RBF shall provide draft meeting minutes to the City within
five (5) working days of the meeting.
Following approval of the meeting minutes and RBF's response to the City's comments,
the City will issue the notice to proceed for the 90% design phase.
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Seven (7) copies of the construction bid documents will be submitted with the 90%
submittal.
Task 1.12. Final Drawings and Specifications
REF shall provide one set of specifications, one half size set of drawings and one set of
original mylar drawings signed and stamped by the Engineer of Record, Mr. John Harris,
PE. The final submittal shall also include delivery of the electronic files on CD of the
drawings in AutoCAD 2006 format and the specification and bid documents in Word 2003
format.
Task 1.13. Final Construction Cost Estimates
One (1) copy of the final construction cost estimate will be submitted with the final design
submittal and included on the CD in Excel format.
Task 1.14. Design Status Meeting
During the Final design phase, it is anticipated that one (1) design review meeting will be
held with City staff. Meeting topics shall include, but shall not be limited to, review of
previous meeting minutes, schedule, technical issues, permits, deliverable status (submitted
and scheduled deliverables), project issues, permits, deviation request status, and
coordination with SDCW A.
2.0 Bid Phase Services
This task shall include responding to construction contractor questions and requests for
information (RFI) during the bidding and award period, assisting with preparing contract
document addenda, assisting with evaluating bids during the construction contract award, and
attending a preconstruction meeting.
3.0 Construction Phase Services
Construction services will be based on a three (3) month bidding and award period (this is
extended one month due to the Holiday season) and a three (3) month construction period.
The planned services of the construction phase shall include:
Task 3.1. Shop Drawing Review and Change Orders
REF shall review detailed construction and shop drawings submitted by contractors to
ensure compliance with the design plans and specifications. Reviews shall be completed
within a maximum of one (1) week of receipt, with the typical turnaround time to be two
(2) working days. REF shall respond to construction questions to interpret, respond to
RFI's, evaluate change order requests and provide clarification to the contract documents to
ensure proper execution of the work.
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Task 3.2. Construction Status Meetings
REF's design team will be available to attend construction status meeting as maybe
required throughout the construction period. Our geoteclmical consultant will also be
available during this phase to respond to field issues and address RFI's.
Task 3.3. Construction Management and Inspection Services (CMIS)
REF's understanding of its role on the Eastlake Parkway Sewer Project is to support the
City and the Design team in the management of the construction activities related to the
project as follows:
D Staff the CMIS positions with solution oriented, seasoned, construction
management professionals with significant and relevant pipeline
experience. Designated Professionals with requisite experience with the
City and SDCW A.
D Follow City established standards and contract procedures for project
execution, reporting, and field records management.
D Provide a well managed field staff that is sensitive to the need to have an
integrated and seamless team.
D Provide all the skills needed to cover the specialized required areas such
as: full-time onsite inspection oftrenchless construction, settlement
monitoring of the SDCW A facilities, traffic control, and interact with
members of the public rights-of-way (Public Agencies staff and City
officials).
D REF will be responsible of supervising contractor furnished materials and
geotechnical soil and material testing.
Task 3.4 Additional Consultant Services during Construction and Inspection
The Consultant's Resident Engineer shall:
D Approve all submittals related to performance of the work.
D Certify that the installed casing and carrier pipe have been installed in
strict conformance with the project plans and specifications.
D Provide a detailed plan for monitoring ground surface movement
(settlement or heave) due the casing installation.
D The plan shall address the method and frequency of survey measurements.
D The plan shall measure the ground movement of all structures, roadways,
and any other area of concem within 25 feet of the pipeline.
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(J Monitor the casing installation to assure the excavation and casing
installation speeds are synchronized.
Task 3.5 record drawings
REF shall prepare as-built drawings when construction is complete. Our CM staff will
furnish one complete set of marked-up drawings from the Contractor showing all changes
made during construction that deviated from the construction documents. One set of
mylars, and an electronic copy in AutoCAD format, depicting the record drawing
conditions will be provided to the City to close-out the project.
B. Date for Commencement of Consultant Services:
( ) Same as Effective Date of Agreement
( ) Other:
C. Dates or Time Limits for Delivery of Deliverables:
Deliverable No.1:
Deliverable No.2:
Deliverable No.3:
D. Date for completion of all Consultant services:
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9. Materials Required to be Supplied by City to Consultant:
10. Compensation:
A. ( ) Single Fixed Fee Arrangement.
For performance of all of the Defined Services by Consultant as herein required, City shall
pay a single fixed fee in the amounts and at the times or milestones or for the Deliverables set
forth below:
Single Fixed Fee Amount:
, payable as follows:
Milestone or Event or Deliverable
Amount or Percent of Fixed Fee
( ) 1. Interim Monthly Advances. The City shall make interim monthly advances
against the compensation due for each phase on a percentage of completion basis for
each given phase such that, at the end of each phase only the compensation for that
phase has been paid. Any payments made hereunder shall be considered as interest
free loans that must be returned to the City if the Phase is not satisfactorily
completed. If the Phase is satisfactorily completed, the City shall receive credit
against the compensation due for that phase. The retention amount or percentage set
forth in Paragraph 19 is to be applied to each interim payment such that, at the end of
the phase, the full retention has been held back from the compensation due for that
phase. Percentage of completion of a phase shall be assessed in the sole and
unfettered discretion by the Contracts Administrator designated herein by the City, or
such other person as the City Manager shall designate, but only upon such proof
demanded by the City that has been provided, but in no event shall such interim
advance payment be made unless the Contractor shall have represented in writing that
said percentage of completion of the phase has been performed by the Contractor.
The practice of making interim monthly advances shall not convert this agreement to
a time and materials basis of payment.
B. ( ) Phased Fixed Fee Arrangement.
For the performance of each phase or portion of the Defined Services by Consultant as are
separately identified below, City shall pay the fixed fee associated with each phase of Services,
in the amounts and at the times or milestones or Deliverables set forth. Consultant shall not
commence Services under any Phase, and shall not be entitled to the compensation for a Phase,
unless City shall have issued a notice to proceed to Consultant as to said Phase.
Phase
1.
2.
Fee for Said Phase
$
$
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3.
$
( ) 1. Interim Monthly Advances. The City shall make interim monthly advances
against the compensation due for each phase on a percentage of completion basis for
each given phase such that, at the end of each phase only the compensation for that
phase has been paid. Any payments made hereunder shall be considered as interest
free loans that must be returned to the City if the Phase is not satisfactorily
completed. If the Phase is satisfactorily completed, the City shall receive credit
against the compensation due for that phase. The retention amount or percentage set
forth in Paragraph 19 is to be applied to each interim payment such that, at the end of
the phase, the full retention has been held back from the compensation due for that
phase. Percentage of completion of a phase shall be assessed in the sole and
unfettered discretion by the Contracts Administrator designated herein by the City, or
such other person as the City Manager shall designate, but only upon such proof
demanded by the City that has been provided, but in no event shall such interim
advance payment be made unless the Contractor shall have represented in writing that
said percentage of completion of the phase has been performed by the Contractor.
The practice of making interim monthly advances shall not convert this agreement to
a time and materials basis of payment.
c. (X) Hourly Rate Arrangement
For performance of the Defined Services by Consultant as herein required, City shall pay
Consultant for the productive hours of time spent by Consultant in the performance of said
Services, at the rates or amounts set forth in the Rate Schedule herein below according to the
following terms and conditions:
(1) (X)
Not-to-Exceed Limitation on Time and Materials Arrangement
Notwithstanding the expenditure by Consultant of time and materials in excess of said
Maximum Compensation amount, Consultant agrees that Consultant will perform all of
the Defined Services herein required of Consultant for One Hundred Eighty Thousand
Three Hundred Eighty Eight Dollars, ($180,388.00), including all Materials, and other
"reimbursables" ("Maximum Compensation").
(2) ( ) Limitation without Further Authorization on Time and Materials Arrangement
At such time as Consultant shall have incurred time and materials equal to
("Authorization Limit"), Consultant shall not be entitled
to any additional compensation without further authorization issued in writing and
approved by the City. Nothing herein shall preclude Consultant from providing additional
Services at Consultant's own cost and expense.
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Category of Employee
Rate Schedule4
Name of Consultant
Hourly Rate
$
$
$
$
$
( ) Hourly rates may increase by 6% for services rendered after [month], 20_, if delay
in providing services is caused by City.
11. Materials Reimbursement Arrangement
For the cost of out of pocket expenses incurred by Consultant in the performance of services
herein required, City shall pay Consultant at the rates or amounts set forth below:
(X) None, the compensation includes all costs.
Cost or Rate
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
() Reports, not to exceed $
() Copies, not to exceed $
() Travel, not to exceed $
() Printing, not to exceed $
() Postage, not to exceed $
() Delivery, not to exceed $
() Long Distance Telephone Charges, not to exceed $
() Other Actual Identifiable Direct Costs:
, not to exceed $
, not to exceed $
12. Contract Administrators:
City:
Luis A. Labrada, Associate Civil Engineer
Public Works Center
1800 Maxwell Road
Chula Vista, CA 91911
4. This section should be completed in all cases--ifthe main compensation scheme is a "time
and materials arrangement" or for the purposes of requiring Additional Services.
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Telephone: (619) 397-6120
Fax: (619) 397-6250
Consultant:
John H. Harris, P.E., Project Manager
REF Consulting
9755 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92124
Voice Phone (858) 614-5000
Fax Phone (858) 614-5001
13. Liquidated Damages Rate:
( ) $
( ) Other:
per day.
14. Statement of Economic Interests, Consultant Reporting Categories, per Conflict of
Interest Code:
( ) Not Applicable. Not an FPPC Filer.
( ) FPPC Filer
( ) Category No. 1. Investments and sources of income.
( ) Category No.2. Interests in real property.
( ) Category No. 3. Investments, interest in real property and sources of income subject
to the regulatory, permit or licensing authority of the department.
( ) Category No.4. Investments in business entities and sources of income that engage in
land development, construction or the acquisition or sale of real property.
( ) Category No. 5. Investments in business entities and sources of income of the type
which, within the past two years, have contracted with the City of Chula Vista
(Redevelopment Agency) to provide services, supplies, materials, machinery or
equipment.
( ) Category No. 6. Investments in business entities and sources of income of the type
which, within the past two years, have contracted with the designated employee's
department to provide services, supplies, materials, machinery or equipment.
( ) Category No.7. Business positions.
( ) List "Consultant Associates" interests in real property within 2 radial miles of Project
Property, if any:
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15. ( ) Consultant is Real Estate Broker and/or Salesman
16. Permitted Subconsultants:
Vinje & Middleton Engineering Inc.
17. Bill Processing:
A. Consultant's Billing to be submitted for the following period of time:
( X ) Monthly
( ) Quarter! y
( ) Other:
B. Day of the Period for submission of Consultant's Billing:
( ) First of the Month
( ) 15th Day of each Month
( ) End of the Month
( ) Other:
C. City's Account Number:
18. Security for Performance
( ) Performance Bond, $
( ) Letter of Credit, $
( ) Other Security:
Type:
Amount: $
( ) Retention. If this space is checked, then notwithstanding other provisions to the contrary
requiring the payment of compensation to the Consultant sooner, the City shall be entitled
to retain, at their option, either the following "Retention Percentage" or "Retention
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Amount" until the City determines that the Retention Release Event, listed below, has
occurred:
( ) Retention Percentage:
( ) Retention Amount: $
%
Retention Release Event:
( ) Completion of All Consultant Services
( ) Other:
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