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AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 19,2006
SUBJECT:
Approval of Consulting Services Agreement with BKF Engineers,
Inc. (BKF), for Right-of-Way Engineering Consulting Services for
the Saint Patrick Way - Regional Street to Golden Gate Drive
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project
Report Prepared by: Melissa Morton, Public Works Director '\.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1)
Resolution approving Consulting Services Agreement,
together with Exhibit "A," Agreement
Location Map
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RECOMMENDA TIOI'\U? V:doPt the Resolution approving the Consulting Services Agreement
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
The proposed agreement with BKF is to be paid for on a time-and-
materials basis in an amount not to exceed $6,300. This work
encompasses right-of-way engineering, which includes preparation
of four (4) legal descriptions for the proposed roadway improvement
proj ect.
It is anticipated that this work will be completed in FY 2006-2007.
There are sufficient monies budgeted in FY 2006-2007 to pay for
these services.
These services are funded through the Downtown Traffic Impact Fee
and mitigation contributions.
DESCRIPTION: The extension of Saint Patrick Way across the north property line of
the Western BART Station property is anticipated to be constructed by the developer, Windstar
Development, of the residential project on the north side of the BART property.
COpy TO: BKF Engineers
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Once the City has acquired the four parcels for this extension (Areas 3, 4B, 6, and 6 West, as shown on
Attachment 2 - Location Map), the City will sell Areas 6 and 6 West to Windstar Development for its
frontage onto the new Saint Patrick Way.
Areas 4B, 6 and 6 West are being acquired from the developer to the west (AMB) at $13 per square foot,
pursuant to the AMB Development Agreement.
Area 3 will be purchased from the owners of the Orchard Supply Shopping Center with the aid of AMB.
This action to approve the Agreement with BKF to develop legal parcel descriptions is the first step in the
process to extend Saint Patrick Way, which is needed for access to Windstar's proposed residential
development.
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the resolution approvmg the Consulting Services
Agreement with BKF Engineers, Inc.
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RESOLUTION NO. - 06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH BKF ENGINEERS, INC.,
FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE EXTENSION
OF SAINT PATRICK WAY
WHEREAS, the need for future roadway extension between Golden Gate Drive and Regional
Street is identified in the City of Dublin's General Plan to accommodate development in and around
downtown Dublin, especially in the vicinity of the proposed West Dublin BART Station; and
WHEREAS, the connection between Golden Gate Drive and Regional Street must be improved to
accommodate the proposed Windstar residential development at the BART property; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to utilize the services of BKF Engineers, Inc., to perform right-of-
way engineering consulting work for said proj ect; and
WHEREAS, the cost of these engineering services will be paid through Downtown Dublin Traffic
Impact Fees and downtown mitigation monies;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does
hereby approve the agreement with BKF Engineers, Inc., for consulting services.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is authorized to execute the agreement.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of December, 2006.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Mayor
City Clerk
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ATTACHMENT I.
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CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND BKF ENGINEERS, INC.
THIS AGREEMENT for consulting services is made by and between the CITY OF DUBLIN ("City")
and BKF ENGINEERS, INC.("Consultant"), as of December 19, 2006.
Section 1. SERVICES. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, Consultant
shall provide to City the services described in the Scope of Work attached as Exhibit A at the time and
place and in the manner specified therein. In the event of a conflict in or inconsistency between the terms
of this Agreement and Exhibit A, the Agreement shall prevail.
1.1 Term of Services. The term of this Agreement shall begin on the date first noted above
and shall end on June 30, 2006, the date of completion specified in Exhibit A, and
Consultant shall complete the work described in Exhibit A prior to that date, unless the
term of the Agreement is otherwise terminated or extended, as provided for in Section 8.
The time provided to Consultant to complete the services required by this Agreement shall
not affect the City's right to terminate the Agreement, as provided for in Section 8.
1.2 Standard of Performance. Consultant shall perform all services required pursuant to
this Agreement in the manner and according to the standards observed by a competent
practitioner of the profession in which Consultant is engaged in the geographical area in
which Consultant practices its profession. Consultant shall prepare all work products
required by this Agreement in a substantial, first-class manner and shall conform to the
standards of quality normally observed by a person practicing in Consultant's profession.
1.3 Assianment of Personnel. Consultant shall assign only competent personnel to perform
services pursuant to this Agreement. In the event that City, in its sole discretion, at any
time during the term of this Agreement, desires the reassignment of any such persons,
Consultant shall, immediately upon receiving notice from City of such desire of City,
reassign such person or persons.
1.4 Time. Consultant shall devote such time to the performance of services pursuant to
this Agreement as may be reasonably necessary to meet the standard of performance
provided in Section 1.1 above and to satisfy Consultant's obligations hereunder.
Consultant shall not be responsible for delays beyond Consultant's reasonable control.
Section 2. COMPENSATION. City hereby agrees to pay Consultant a sum not to exceed Six
Thousand Three Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($6,300), notwithstanding any contrary indications that
may be contained in Consultant's proposal, for services to be performed and reimbursable costs incurred
under this Agreement. In the event of a conflict between this Agreement and Consultant's proposal,
attached as Exhibit A, regarding the amount of compensation, the Agreement shall prevail. City shall pay
Consultant for services rendered pursuant to this Agreement at the time and in the manner set forth herein.
The payments specified below shall be the only payments from City to Consultant for services rendered
pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall submit all invoices to City in the manner specified herein.
Consulting Services Agreement between
City of Dublin and BKF Engineers, Inc.
EXIIIBIT -A
To the Resolution
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Except as specifically authorized by City, Consultant shall not bill City for duplicate services performed by
more than one person.
Consultant and City acknowledge and agree that compensation paid by City to Consultant under this
Agreement is based upon Consultant's estimated costs of providing the services required hereunder,
including salaries and benefits of employees and subcontractors of Consultant. Consequently, the parties
further agree that compensation hereunder is intended to include the costs of contributions to any pensions
and/or annuities to which Consultant and its employees, agents, and subcontractors may be eligible. City
therefore has no responsibility for such contributions beyond compensation required under this Agreement.
2.1 Invoices. Consultant shall submit invoices, not more often than once a month during the
term of this Agreement, based on the cost for services performed and reimbursable costs
incurred prior to the invoice date. Invoices shall contain the following information:
· Clear numerical identification, with no duplication of numbering;
· The beginning and ending dates of the billing period;
· A Task Summary containing the original contract amount, the amount of prior
billings, the total due this period, the balance available under the Agreement, and
the percentage of completion;
· At City's option, for each work item in each task, a copy of the applicable time
entries or time sheets shall be submitted showing the name of the person doing
the work, the hours spent by each person, a brief description of the work, and
each reimbursable expense;
· The total number of hours of work performed under the Agreement by Consultant
and each employee, agent, and subcontractor of Consultant performing services
hereunder, as well as a separate notice when the total number of hours of work by
Consultant and any individual employee, agent, or subcontractor of Consultant
reaches or exceeds 800 hours, which shall include an estimate of the time
necessary to complete the work described in Exhibit A;
· The Consultant's signature.
2.2 Monthlv Payment. City shall make monthly payments, based on invoices received, for
services satisfactorily performed, and for authorized reimbursable costs incurred. City
shall have 30 days from the receipt of an invoice that complies with all of the requirements
above to pay Consultant.
2.3 Total Payment. City shall pay for the services to be rendered by Consultant pursuant to
this Agreement. City shall not pay any additional sum for any expense or cost whatsoever
incurred by Consultant in rendering services pursuant to this Agreement. City shall make
no payment for any extra, further, or additional service pursuant to this Agreement.
In no event shall Consultant submit any invoice for an amount in excess of the maximum
amount of compensation provided above either for a task or for the entire Agreement,
unless the Agreement is modified prior to the submission of such an invoice by a properly
executed change order or amendment.
Consulting Services Agreement between
City of Dublin and BKF Engineers, Inc.
December 5, 2006
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2.4 Hourly Fees. Fees for work performed by Consultant on an hourly basis shall not exceed
the amounts shown on the compensation schedule attached hereto as Exhibit B.
2.5 Reimbursable Expenses. Reimbursable expenses are included in the total amount of
compensation provided under this Agreement that shall not be exceeded.
2.6 Payment of Taxes. Consultant is solely responsible for the payment of employment taxes
incurred under this Agreement and any similar federal or state taxes.
2.7 Payment upon Termination. In the event that the City or Consultant terminates this
Agreement pursuant to Section 8, the City shall compensate the Consultant for all
outstanding costs and reimbursable expenses incurred for work satisfactorily completed
as of the date of written notice of termination. Consultant shall maintain adequate logs
and timesheets in order to verify costs incurred to that date.
2.8 Authorization to Perform Services. The Consultant is not authorized to perform any
services or incur any costs whatsoever under the terms of this Agreement until receipt of
authorization from the Contract Administrator.
Section 3. FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT. Except as set forth herein, Consultant shall, at its sole
cost and expense, provide all facilities and equipment that may be necessary to perform the services
required by this Agreement. City shall make available to Consultant only the facilities and equipment listed
in this section, and only under the terms and conditions set forth herein.
City shall furnish physical facilities such as desks, filing cabinets, and confemnce space, as may be
reasonably necessary for Consultant's use while consulting with City emploYl3es and reviewing records
and the information in possession of the City. The location, quantity, and time of furnishing those facilities
shall be in the sole discretion of City. In no event shall City be obligated to furnish any facility that may
involve incurring any direct expense, including but not limited to computer, long-distance telephone or other
communication charges, vehicles, and reproduction facilities.
Section 4. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. Before beginning any work under this Agreement,
Consultant, at its own cost and expense, shall procure "occurrence coverage" insurance against claims
for injuries to persons or damages to property that may arise from or in conm~ction with the performance
of the work hereunder by the Consultant and its agents, representatives, employees, and subcontractors.
Consultant shall provide proof satisfactory to City of such insurance that mesits the requirements of this
section and under forms of insurance satisfactory in all respects to the City. Consultant shall maintain
the insurance policies required by this section throughout the term of this Agreement. The cost of such
insurance shall be included in the Consultant's bid. Consultant shall not allow any subcontractor to
commence work on any subcontract until Consultant has obtained all insurance required herein for the
subcontractor(s) and provided evidence thereof to City. Verification of the required insurance shall be
submitted and made part of this Agreement prior to execution.
Consulting Services Agreement between
City of Dublin and BKF Engineers, Inc.
December 5, 2006
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4.1 Workers' Compensation. Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, maintain
Statutory Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance for any
and all persons employed directly or indirectly by Consultant. The Statutory Workers'
Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance shall be provided with limits
of not less than ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000.00) per accident. In the alternative,
Consultant may rely on a self-insurance program to meet those requirements, but only if
the program of self-insurance complies fully with the provisions of the California Labor
Code. Determination of whether a self-insurance program meets the standards of the
Labor Code shall be solely in the discretion of the Contract Administrator. The insurer, if
insurance is provided, or the Consultant, if a program of self-insurance is provided, shall
waive all rights of subrogation against the City and its officers, officials, employees, and
volunteers for loss arising from work performed under this Agreement.
An endorsement shall state that coverage shall not be canceled except after thirty (30)
days' prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the
City. Consultant shall notify City within 14 days of notification from Consultant's insurer if
such coverage is suspended, voided or reduced in coverage or in limits.
4.2 Commercial General and Automobile Liabilitv Insurance.
4.2.1 General reQuirements. Consultant, at its own cost and expense, shall maintain
commercial general and automobile liability insurance for the term of this
Agreement in an amount not less than ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000.00)
per occurrence, combined single limit coverage for risks associated with the work
contemplated by this Agreement. If a Commercial General Liability Insurance or
an Automobile Liability form or other form with a general aggregate limit is used,
either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to the work to be
performed under this Agreement or the general aggregate limit shall be at least
twice the required occurrence limit. Such coverage shall include but shall not
be limited to, protection against claims arising from bodily and personal injury,
including death resulting therefrom, and damage to property resulting from
activities contemplated under this Agreement, including the use of owned and
non-owned automobiles.
4.2.2 Minimum scope of coveraae. Commercial general coverage shall be at least
as broad as Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability occurrence
form CG 0001 (ed. 11/88) or Insurance Services Office form number GL 0002 (ed.
1/73) covering comprehensive General Liability and Insurance Services Office
form number GL 0404 covering Broad Form Comprehensive General Liability.
Automobile coverage shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services Office
Automobile Liability form CA 0001 (ed. 12/90) Code 8 and 9 ("any auto"). No
endorsement shall be attached limiting the coverage.
4.2.3 Additional reQuirements. Each of the following shall be included in the
insurance coverage or added as an endorsement to the policy:
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City of Dublin and BKF Engineers, Inc.
December 5, 2006
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a. City and its officers, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be covered
as additional insureds with respect to each of the following: liability arising
out of activities performed by or on behalf of Consultant, including the
insured's general supervision of Consultant; products and completed
operations of Consultant; premises owned, occupied, or used by
Consultant; and automobiles owned, leased, or used by the Consultant.
The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of
protection afforded to City or its officers, employees, agents, or
volunteers.
b. The insurance shall cover on an occurrence or an accident basis, and not
on a claims-made basis.
c. An endorsement must state that coverage is primary insurance with
respect to the City and its officers, officials, employees and volunteers,
and that no insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City shall be
called upon to contribute to a loss under the coverage.
d. Any failure of CONSULTANT to comply with reporting provisions of the
policy shall not affect coverage provided to CITY and its officers,
employees, agents, and volunteers.
e. An endorsement shall state that coverage shall not be canceled except
after thirty (30) days' prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt
requested, has been given to the City. Consultant shall notify City within
14 days of notification from Consultant's insurer if such coverage is
suspended, voided or reduced in coverage or in limits.
4.3 Professional Liabilitv Insurance. Consultant, at its own cost and expense, shall
maintain for the period covered by this Agreement professional liability insurance for
licensed professionals performing work pursuant to this Agreement in an amount not
less than ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000) covering the licensed professionals'
errors and omissions.
4.3.1 Any deductible or self-insured retention shall not exceed $150,000 per claim.
4.3.2 An endorsement shall state that coverage shall not be suspended, voided,
canceled by either party, reduced in coverage or in limits, except after thirty (30)
days' prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given
to the City.
4.3.3 The following provisions shall apply if the professional liability coverages are
written on a claims-made form:
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City of Dublin and BKF Engineers, Inc.
December 5, 2006
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a. The retroactive date of the policy must be shown and must be before the
date of the Agreement.
b. Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be
provided for at least five years after completion of the Agreement or the
work, so long as commercially available at reasonable rates.
c. If coverage is canceled or not renewed and it is not replaced with another
claims-made policy form with a retroactive date that precedes the date of
this Agreement, Consultant must provide extended reporting coverage for
a minimum of five years after completion of the Agreement or the work.
The City shall have the right to exercise, at the Consultant's sole cost and
expense, any extended reporting provisions of the policy, if the Consultant
cancels or does not renew the coverage.
d. A copy of the claim reporting requirements must be submitted to the City
prior to the commencement of any work under this Agreement.
4.4 All Policies Requirements.
4.4.1 Acceptabilitv of insurers. All insurance required by this section is to be placed
with insurers with a Bests' rating of no less than A:VII.
4.4.2 Verification of coveraqe. Prior to beginning any work under this Agreement,
Consultant shall furnish City with certificates of insurance and with original
endorsements effecting coverage required herein. The certificates and
endorsements for each insurance policy are to be signed by a person authorized
by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. The City reserves the right to
require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time.
4.4.3 Subcontractors. Consultant shall include all subcontractors as insureds under
its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each
subcontractor. All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the
requirements stated herein.
4.4.4 Variation. The City may approve a variation in the foregoing insurance
requirements, upon a determination that the coverages, scope, limits, and forms
of such insurance are either not commercially available, or that the City's interests
are otherwise fully protected.
4.4.5 Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Consultant shall disclose to and
obtain the approval of City for the self-insured retentions and deductibles before
beginning any of the services or work called for by any term of this Agreement.
Consulting Services Agreement between
City of Dublin and BKF Engineers, Inc.
December 5, 2006
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During the period covered by this Agreement, only upon the prior express written
authorization of Contract Administrator, Consultant may increase such deductibles
or self-insured retentions with respect to City, its officers, employees, agents, and
volunteers. The Contract Administrator may condition approval of an increase in
deductible or self-insured retention levels with a requirement that Consultant
procure a bond, guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim
administration, and defense expenses that is satisfactory in all respects to each of
them.
4.4.6 Notice of Reduction in Coveraqe. In the event that any coverage required
by this section is reduced, limited, or materially affected in any other manner,
Consultant shall provide written notice to City at Consultant's earliest possible
opportunity and in no case later than five days after Consultant is notified of the
change in coverage.
4.5 Remedies. In addition to any other remedies City may have if Consultant fails to provide
or maintain any insurance policies or policy endorsements to the extent and within the time
herein required, City may, at its sole option exercise any of the following remedies, which
are alternatives to other remedies City may have and are not the exclusive remedy for
Consultant's breach:
· Obtain such insurance and deduct and retain the amount of the premiums for such
insurance from any sums due under the Agreement;
· Order Consultant to stop work under this Agreement or withhold any payment that
becomes due to Consultant hereunder, or both stop work and withhold any payment,
until Consultant demonstrates compliance with the requirements hereof; and/or
· Terminate this Agreement.
Section 5. INDEMNIFICATION AND CONSULTANT'S RESPONSIBILITIES. Consultant shall
indemnify, defend with counsel approved by the City, and hold harmless the City and its officials, officers,
employees, agents, and volunteers from and against any and all losses, liability, claims, suits, actions,
damages, and causes of action arising out of any personal injury, bodily injury, loss of life, or damage
to property, or any violation of any federal, state, or municipal law or ordinance, to the extent caused, in
whole or in part, by the willful misconduct or negligent acts or omissions of Consultant or its employees,
subcontractors, or agents, by acts for which they could be held strictly liable. The foregoing obligation of
Consultant shall not apply when (1) the injury, loss of life, damage to property, or violation of law arises
wholly from the negligence or willful misconduct of the City or its officers, employees, agents, or volunteers
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City of Dublin and BKF Engineers, Inc.
December 5, 2006
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and (2) the actions of Consultant or its employees, subcontractor, or agents have contributed in no part to
the injury, loss of life, damage to property, or violation of law. It is understood that the duty of Consultant
to indemnify and hold harmless includes the duty to defend as set forth in Section 2778 of the California
Civil Code. Acceptance by City of insurance certificates and endorsements required under this Agreement
does not relieve Consultant from liability under this indemnification and hold harmless clause. This
indemnification and hold harmless clause shall apply to any damages or claims for damages whether or not
such insurance policies shall have been determined to apply. By execution of this Agreement, Consultant
acknowledges and agrees to the provisions of this Section and that it is a material element of consideration.
In the event that Consultant or any employee, agent, or subcontractor of Consultant providing services
under this Agreement is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees
Retirement System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of City, Consultant shall
indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for the payment of any employee and/or employer contributions
for PERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or subcontractors, as well as for the
payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions, which would otherwise be the responsibility of
City.
Section 6.
6.1
6.2
STATUS OF CONSULTANT.
Independent Contractor. At all times during the term of this Agreement, Consultant
shall be an independent contractor and shall not be an employee of City. City shall have
the right to control Consultant only insofar as the results of Consultant's services rendered
pursuant to this Agreement and assignment of personnel pursuant to Subparagraph 1.3;
however, otherwise City shall not have the right to control the means by which Consultant
accomplishes services rendered pursuant to this Agreement. Notwithstanding any other
City, state, or federal policy, rule, regulation, law, or ordinance to the contrary, Consultant
and any of its employees, agents, and subcontractors providing services under this
Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby agree to waive any and
all claims to, any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by City, including
but not limited to eligibility to enroll in the California Public Employees Retirement System
(PERS) as an employee of City and entitlement to any contribution to be paid by City for
employer contributions and/or employee contributions for PERS benefits.
Consultant No AQent. Except as City may specify in writing, Consultant shall have no
authority, express or implied, to act on behalf of City in any capacity whatsoever as an
agent. Consultant shall have no authority, express or implied, pursuant to this Agreement
to bind City to any obligation whatsoever.
Consulting Services Agreement between
City of Dublin and BKF Engineers, Inc.
December 5, 2006
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Section 7.
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7.5
Section 8.
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LEGAL REQUIREMENTS.
7.1
Governina Law. The laws of the State of California shall govern this Agreement.
7.2
Compliance with Applicable Laws. Consultant and any subcontractors shall comply with
all laws applicable to the performance of the work hereunder.
7.3
Other Governmental Reaulations. To the extent that this Agreement may be funded
by fiscal assistance from another governmental entity, Consultant and any subcontractors
shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations to which City is bound by the terms of
such fiscal assistance program.
Licenses and Permits. Consultant represents and warrants to City that Consultant and
its employees, agents, and any subcontractors have all licenses, permits, qualifications,
and approvals of whatsoever nature that are legally required to practice their respective
professions. Consultant represents and warrants to City that Consultant and its
employees, agents, any subcontractors shall, at their sole cost and expense, keep in
effect at all times during the term of this Agreement any licenses, permits, and approvals
that are legally required to practice their respective professions. In addition to the
foregoing, Consultant and any subcontractors shall obtain and maintain during the term
of this Agreement valid Business Licenses from City.
Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity. Consultant shall not discriminate, on the
basis of a person's race, religion, color, national origin, age, physical or mental handicap
or disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, or sexual orientation, against any
employee, applicant for employment, subcontractor, bidder for a subcontract, or participant
in, recipient of, or applicant for any services or programs provided by Consultant under this
Agreement. Consultant shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws,
policies, rules, and requirements related to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in
employment, contracting, and the provision of any services that are the subject of this
Agreement, including but not limited to the satisfaction of any positive obligations required
of Consultant thereby.
Consultant shall include the provisions of this Subsection in any subcontract approved by
the Contract Administrator or this Agreement.
TERMINATION AND MODIFICATION.
Termination. City may cancel this Agreement at any time and without cause upon written
notification to Consultant.
Consultant may cancel this Agreement upon thirty (30) days' written notice to City and
shall include in such notice the reasons for cancellation.
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City of Dublin and BKF Engineers, Inc.
December 5, 2006
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In the event of termination, Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for services
performed to the effective date of termination; City, however, may condition payment of
such compensation upon Consultant delivering to City any or all documents, photographs,
computer software, video and audio tapes, and other materials provided to Consultant or
prepared by or for Consultant or the City in connection with this Agreement.
8.2 Extension. City may, in its sole and exclusive discretion, extend the end date of this
Agreement beyond that provided for in Subsection 1.1. Any such extension shall require
a written amendment to this Agreement, as provided for herein. Consultant understands
and agrees that, if City grants such an extension, City shall have no obligation to provide
Consultant with compensation beyond the maximum amount provided for in this
Agreement. Similarly, unless authorized by the Contract Administrator, City shall have
no obligation to reimburse Consultant for any otherwise reimbursable expenses incurred
during the extension period.
8.3 Amendments. The parties may amend this Agreement only by a writing signed by all the
parties.
8.4 Assianment and SubcontractinCl. City and Consultant recognize and agree that this
Agreement contemplates personal performance by Consultant and is based upon a
determination of Consultant's unique personal competence, experience, and specialized
personal knowledge. Moreover, a substantial inducement to City for entering into this
Agreement was and is the professional reputation and competence of Consultant.
Consultant may not assign this Agreement or any interest therein without the prior written
approval of the Contract Administrator. Consultant shall not subcontract any portion of the
performance contemplated and provided for herein, other than to the subcontractors noted
in the proposal, without prior written approval of the Contract Administrator.
8.5 Survival. All obligations arising prior to the termination of this Agreement and all
provisions of this Agreement allocating liability between City and Consultant shall
survive the termination of this Agreement.
8.6 Options upon Breach bv Consultant. If Consultant materially breaches any of the terms
of this Agreement, City's remedies shall included, but not be limited to, the following:
8.6.1 Immediately terminate the Agreement;
8.6.2 Retain the plans, specifications, drawings, reports, design documents, and any
other work product prepared by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement;
8.6.3 Retain a different consultant to complete the work described in Exhibit A not
finished by Consultant; or
8.6.4 Charge Consultant the difference between the cost to complete the work
described in Exhibit A that is unfinished at the time of breach and the amount
Consulting Services Agreement between
City of Dublin and BKF Engineers, Inc.
December 5, 2006
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that City would have paid Consultant pursuant to Section 2 if Consultant had
completed the work.
Section 9. KEEPING AND STATUS OF RECORDS.
9.1 Records Created as Part of Consultant's Performance. All reports, data, maps,
models, charts, studies, surveys, photographs, memoranda, plans, studies, specifications,
records, files, or any other documents or materials, in electronic or any other form, that
Consultant prepares or obtains pursuant to this Agreement and that relate to the matters
covered hereunder shall be the property of the City. Consultant hereby agrees to deliver
those documents to the City upon termination of the Agreement. It is understood and
agreed that the documents and other materials, including but not limited to those described
above, prepared pursuant to this Agreement are prepared specifically for the City and are
not necessarily suitable for any future or other use. City and Consultant agree that, until
final approval by City, all data, plans, specifications, reports and other documents are
confidential and will not be released to third parties without prior written consent of both
parties.
9.2 Consultant's Books and Records. Consultant shall maintain any and all ledgers,
books of account, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, and other records or documents
evidencing or relating to charges for services or expenditures and disbursements charged
to the City under this Agreement for a minimum of three (3) years, or for any longer period
required by law, from the date of final payment to the Consultant to this Agreement.
9.3 Inspection and Audit of Records. Any records or documents that Section 9.2 of this
Agreement requires Consultant to maintain shall be made available for inspection, audit,
and/or copying at any time during regular business hours, upon oral or written request of
the City. Under California Government Code Section 8546.7, if the amount of public funds
expended under this Agreement exceeds TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00), the
Agreement shall be subject to the examination and audit of the State Auditor, at the
request of City or as part of any audit of the City, for a period of three (3) years after final
payment under the Agreement.
Section 10 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
10.1 Attornevs' Fees. If a party to this Agreement brings any action, including an action for
declaratory relief, to enforce or interpret the provision of this Agreement, the prevailing
party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees in addition to any other relief to which
that party may be entitled. The court may set such fees in the same action or in a
separate action brought for that purpose.
10.2 Venue. In the event that either party brings any action against the other under this
Agreement, the parties agree that trial of such action shall be vested exclusively in the
state courts of California in the County of Alameda or in the United States District Court
for the Northern District of California.
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City of Dublin and BKF Engineers, Inc.
December 5, 2006
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10.3 Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds or rules that any provision of this
Agreement is invalid, void, or unenforceable, the provisions of this Agreement not so
adjudged shall remain in full force and effect. The invalidity in whole or in part of any
provision of this Agreement shall not void or affect the validity of any other provision of
this Agreement.
10.4 No Implied Waiver of Breach. The waiver of any breach of a specific provision of this
Agreement does not constitute a waiver of any other breach of that term or any other term
of this Agreement.
10.5 Successors and Assians. The provisions of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of
and shall apply to and bind the successors and assigns of the parties.
10.6 Use of Recvcled Products. Consultant shall prepare and submit all reports, written
studies and other printed material on recycled paper to the extent it is available at equal or
less cost than virgin paper.
10.7 Conflict of Interest. Consultant may serve other clients, but none whose activities
within the corporate limits of City or whose business, regardless of location, would place
Consultant in a "conflict of interest," as that term is defined in the Political Reform Act,
codified at California Government Code Section 81000 et seq.
Consultant shall not employ any City official in the work performed pursuant to this
Agreement. No officer or employee of City shall have any financial interest in this
Agreement that would violate California Government Code Sections 1090 et seq.
Consultant hereby warrants that it is not now, nor has it been in the previous twelve
(12) months, an employee, agent, appointee, or official of the City. If Consultant was
an employee, agent, appointee, or official of the City in the previous twelve months,
Consultant warrants that it did not participate in any manner in the forming of this
Agreement. Consultant understands that, if this Agreement is made in violation of
Government Code ~1090 et.seq., the entire Agreement is void and Consultant will not be
entitled to any compensation for services performed pursuant to this Agreement, including
reimbursement of expenses, and Consultant will be required to reimburse the City for any
sums paid to the Consultant. Consultant understands that, in addition to the foregoing, it
may be subject to criminal prosecution for a violation of Government Code ~ 1090 and,
if applicable, will be disqualified from holding public office in the State of California.
10.8 Solicitation. Consultant agrees not to solicit business at any meeting, focus group, or
interview related to this Agreement, either orally or through any written materials.
10.9 Contract Administration. This Agreement shall be administered by Melissa Morton,
Public Works Director ("Contract Administrator"). All correspondence shall be directed
to or through the Contract Administrator or his or her designee.
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City of Dublin and BKF Engineers, Inc.
December 5,2006
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10.10 Notices. Any written notice to Consultant shall be sent to: Daniel Schaefer
BKF Engineers, Inc.
4780 Chabot Drive, Suite 104
Pleasanton, CA 94588-3323
Any written notice to City shall be sent to:
Melissa Morton
City of Dublin
Public Works
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
10.11 Professional Seal. Where applicable in the determination of the contract administrator,
the first page of a technical report, first page of design specifications, and each page of
construction drawings shall be stamped/sealed and signed by the licensed professional
responsible for the report/design preparation. The stamp/seal shall be in a block entitled
"Seal and Signature of Registered Professional with report/design responsibility," as in the
following example.
10.12 Intearation. This Agreement, including the scope of work attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit A, represents the entire and integrated agreement between
City and Consultant and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements,
either written or oral.
Consulting Services Agreement between
City of Dublin and BKF Engineers, Inc.
December 5, 2006
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CITY OF DUBLIN
CONSULTANT
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Janet Lockhart, Mayor
Daniel G. Schaefer,
Principal & Vice President
BKF Engineers, Inc.
Attest:
Fawn Holman, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
Elizabeth Silver, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
To provide general Right-of-Way Engineering services, which includes the preparation of legal descriptions
of four (4) parcels to be acquired by the City of Dublin for the Extension of St. Patrick Way.
Consulting Services Agreement between
City of Dublin and BKF Engineers, Inc.--Exhibit A
December 5, 2006
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EXHIBIT B
COMPENSATION SCHEDULE
Compensation shall be paid per the attached letter proposal entitled, "Saint Patrick Way Right of
Way Survey," dated November 7, 2006.
City shall pay Consultant on a time-and-material basis in an amount not to exceed the total sum of
$6,300.00 for services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement.
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December 5,2006
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BKF No: 20067114-PP
Lee Thompson
City of Dublin
Public Works Department
100 Civic Center
Dublin, CA 94568
Subject:
Saint Patrick Way Right of Way Survey
Dear Mr. Thompson
BKF is pleased to present to you a proposal for survey services associated with the Saint Patrick Way right-
of-way extension.
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
We understand that the City is proposing to acquire land from private entities in order to establish public
right-of-way for the Saint Patrick Way street extension, as outlined in the Final West Dublin BART
Specific Plan.
City proposes to retain BKF Engineers to provide services related to the preparation of survey documents,
consisting of plat and legal descriptions, for certain areas described in the document titled "Development
Agreement Right Of Way for St. Patrick Way". These areas will include only those required to establish
right-of-way along the northern frontage of the Windstar Development. These specific areas are titled
Areas 3, 4B, 6, and 6 - West.
CITY PROVIDED INFORMATION
BKF will prepare the plat and legal descriptions based on the following information provided by the City of
Dublin:
· Final West Dublin BART Specific Plan dated December 19, 2000
· Exhibit titled "Development Agreement Right of Way Exhibit for St. Patrick Way prepared by Kier &
Wright (not dated)
· Preliminary Title Reports of the properties associated with the right-of-way acquisition (various dates)
SCOPE OF WORK
The following scope of services will be provided in order to prepare the survey documents required for the
right-of-way acquisition:
TASK 1 - Survey Documents
1.1. Title Review - BKF will review the existing title information as it relates to the areas ofland proposed
for City acquisition.
1.2. Plat and Legal Descriptions - BKF will prepare plat and legal descriptions for each of the 4 areas
designated for acquisition (total of 4 plat exhibits and 4 legal descriptions).
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1.3. Closure Calculations - BKF will prepare closure calculations for each of the 4 areas designated for
acquisition.
1.4. Meetings - BKF has budgeted for up to two (2) meetings with the City up to a combined total of four
(4) hours.
Deliverables: BKF will provide the following final documentation to the City of Dublin:
a. Original Signed Hard Copies of Plat and Legal Descriptions (1 original per Area)
b. Original Signed Closure Calculations (1 original per Area)
c. Electronic copies of the St. Patrick Way right-of-way in AutoCAD 2005 format
Our Time and Expense Not to Exceed fee for this work is outlined in the Summary of Fees below:
SUMMARY OF FEES
TASK NO.
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
TASK DESCRIPTION
Title Review $
Plat and Legal Descriptions ($1,100 ea.) $
Closure Calculations $
Meetings $
BKF Subtotal $
Reimbursable Expenses at 5% of Fee Budget $
Total Budget $
FEE
600.00
4,400.00
400.00
600.00
6,000.00
300.00
6,300.00
Scope Qualifications
· We have assumed that the City of Dublin will provide BKF with current Preliminary Title Reports
as necessary to prepare the Plat and Legal descriptions.
· Changes to the proposed Saint Patrick Way alignment are not included in this scope and fee and
may require additional scope and fee
· The above scope does not include any field survey time (i.e. as-built, topo, boundary surveys,
survey staking, etc.)
· Reimbursable expenses may include, but is not limited to, such things as in-house and outsourced
printing, delivery charges (messenger, express, etc.), computer, and mileage. We have budgeting
approximately 5% of the Total Fee to cover these costs.
· This fee does not include the recordation of these survey documents. All processing associated
with these documents is assumed to be by the City of Dublin.
We can begin immediately with this scope of work upon your written authorization. If you have any
questions please feel free to call me at 925.396.7751.
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PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL SERVICE FEES
JANUARY 1,2006 - DECEMBER 31,2006
PERSONNEL
HOURLY RATES
ENGINEERING
Associate
Project Manager
Engineer IV
Engineer I, II, III
$150.00
$142.00
$131.00
$93,00 - $106.00- $120.00
PLANNING
Senior Planner
Associate Planner
$110,00
$104.00
SURVEYING
Project Manager
Surveyor I, II, III, IV
Field Surveyor
Survey Party Chief
Survey Chainman
Apprentice I, II, III, IV
$142.00
$93.00 -$106.00- $ 120.00 -$131.00
$118.00
$118.00
$93.00
$49.00- $67.00- $77.00- $86.00
DESIGN AND DRAFTING
Teclmician I, II, III
Drafter I, II, III, IV
Student Engineer/Surveyor
$89.00 - $96.00 - $104.00
$69.00 - $76.00 - $84.00 - $92.00
$52.00
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
Senior Construction Administrator
Resident Engineer
Field Engineer I, II, III
$140.00
$10 1.00
$93.00 - $103.00 - $119.00
SERVI CES AND EXPENSES
Project Assistant
Clerical! Administrative Assistant
$59.00
$52.00
Principals' time on projects is chargeable at $175.00- $200.00 per hour.
Charges for outside services, equipment, and facilities not furnished directly by BKF Engineers will be billed
at cost plus 10%. Such charges may include, but shall not be limited to printing and reproduction services;
shipping, delivery, and courier charges; subconsultant fees and expenses; special fees, permits, and insurance;
transportation on public carriers, meals, and lodging; and consumable materials. Mileage will be charged at
the prevailing IRS rate per mile.
Monthly invoices are due within 30 days from invoice date. Interest will he charged at 0.833% per month on
past due accounts.
Expert witness/litigation rates are available upon request.
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