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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.10 Const Admin & Inspection Consult Svcs CITY CLERK File # D[llJ[QJb1-~~ AGENDA STATEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 19,2006 SUBJECT: Approval of Consulting Services Agreement with Vali Cooper & Associates, Inc., for Construction Administration and Inspection Consulting Services for the Dublin Boulevard / Dougherty Road Intersection Improvements Report Prepared by: Melissa Morton, Public Works Director . I ATTACHMENTS: 1) Resolution approving Consulting Services Agreement, together with Exhibit "A", Agreement Location Map 2) RECOMMENDATlO~: V ~ FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Adopt Resolution Approving the Consulting Services Agreement with Vali Cooper & Associates, Inc. The proposed agreement with Vali Cooper, Inc. (Vali Cooper), is to be paid for on a time-and-materials basis in an amount not to exceed $329,010. Funding for these services is derived from Eastern Dublin Traffic Impact Fees, the Downtown Traffic Impact Fee, and voluntary traffic mitigation contributions. DESCRIPTION: Improvements included within the Dublin Boulevard / Dougherty Road Intersection Improvements (identified in the City's 5- Year Capital Improvement Program as the Dougherty Road Improvements - Houston Place to 1-580 project) are designed to mitigate increased traffic due to implementation of the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, the proposed downtown intensification, and development occurring in the Dougherty Valley just north of Dublin. This project will alleviate traffic at the intersection of Dublin Boulevard and Dougherty Road by providing a shorter alternate route for traffic to and from north Dublin/San Ramon and BART/eastern Dublin. Due to the City's staffing constraints and the complexity of this project, the use of an outside consultant to perform construction administration and inspection is necessary to ensure timely processing and completion. The scope of consultant services required includes construction administration and COPY TO: Vali Cooper & Associates Page 1 of2 ITEMNO.~ G:\MISCPROJ\Dougherty Rd Imp - Houston to I-580\Vali Cooper\agst agreement 121906.doc inspection of the project from the award of the construction contract by the City Council through completion of the construction phase. The specific scope of services is included in the Consulting Services Agreement, and delineates tasks to be performed in the pre-construction, construction and post- construction phases. A Request for Proposal (RFP) was sent to eight consulting firms, and three firms were subsequently interviewed. As a result of this process, the firm of Vali Cooper & Associates, Inc., was deemed the most suitable to meet the City's needs based on qualifications, experience, references and capacity to provide the personnel to perform the required services. Staff therefore recommends that the City Council adopt the resolution approving the Consulting Services Agreement with Vali Cooper & Associates, Inc. Page 2 of2 I~?\ RESOLUTION NO. - 06 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN ********* APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH VALl COOPER & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE DUBLIN BOULEVARD / DOUGHERTY ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS (CIP NO. 96852, DOUGHERTY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS - HOUSTON PLACE TO 1-580) WHEREAS, the need for future roadway improvements along the Dougherty Road and Dublin Boulevard corridors were identified in the City of Dublin's Five-Year Capital Improvement Program to accommodate development in eastern and downtown Dublin, as well as the Dougherty Valley to the north; and WHEREAS, the connection between Dougherty Road and Dublin Boulevard must be improved to accommodate the anticipated traffic increase from said developments; and WHEREAS, the City desires to utilize the services of Va Ii Coooper & Associates, Inc., to perform construction administration and consulting inspection work for said project; and WHEREAS, the cost of these engineering services will be paid through Eastern Dublin Traffic Impact Fees, the Downtown Traffic Impact Fee, and voluntary traffic mitigation contributions; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby approve the agreement with Vali Cooper & Associates, 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 G:\MISCPROJ\Dougherty Rd Imp - Houston to I-580\Vali Cooper\Reso agreement 121906.doc t .!. J li {' 'r' - \..' ATTACHMENT "'-' ,. 2~ Z-I CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND VAll COOPER & ASSOCIATES, INC. THIS AGREEMENT for consulting services is made by and between the CITY OF DUBLIN ("City") and VAll COOPER & ASSOCIATES, 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, 2008, 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 manner and shall conform to the standards of quality normally observed by a person practicing in Consultant's profession. 1.3 AssiQnment 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 written 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 THREE HUNDRED TWENTY-NINE THOUSAND TEN DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($329,010.00), 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 Consulting Services Agreement between City of Dublin and Vali Cooper & Associates, Inc. EXIIIBIT A To the Resolution 3'0 ~, specified herein. 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; · The Consultant's signature. 2.2 Monthly 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 pur$uant 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. 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. Consulting Services Agreement between City of Dublin and Vali Cooper & Associates, Inc. December 19, 2006 Page 2 of 13 t1ao Z\ 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 office space, desks, filing cabinets, and conference space, as may be reasonably necessary for Consultant's use while consulting with City employees 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, 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 connection 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 meets 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. 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 Consulting Services Agreement between City of Dublin and Vali Cooper & Associates, Inc. December 19, 2006 Page 3 of 13 5t~1 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 agents 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 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 coveraQe. 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: a. City and its officers, employees and agents 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 Consulting Services Agreement between City of Dublin and Vali Cooper & Associates, Inc. December 19, 2006 Page 4 of 13 o Db -z,.' 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 and agents. 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 agents, 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 and agents. 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 BLANK 4.4 All Policies Reauirements. 4.4.1 Acceptability 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 Consulting Services Agreement between City of Dublin and Vali Cooper & Associates, Inc. December 19, 2006 Page 5 of 13 Ify> -'2 \ 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. 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 and agents. 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 acceptable to City, and hold harmless City and its officers, officials, employees and agents from and against any and all liability, loss, damage, claims, expenses and costs (including, without limitation, attorney's fees and costs and fees of litigation) (collectively, "Liability") of every nature arising out of or in connection with Consultant's performance of the Services or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in this Agreement, except such Liability caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of City. Consulting Services Agreement between City of Dublin and Vali Cooper & Associates, Inc. December 19, 2006 Page 6 of 13 ~ct> ~b' The Consultant's obligation to defend and indemnify shall not be excused because of the Consultant's inability to evaluate Liability or because the Consultant evaluates Liability and determines that the Consultant is not liable to the claimant. The Consultant must respond within 30 days to the tender of any claim for defense and indemnity by the City, unless this time has been extended by the City. If the Consultant fails to accept or reject a tender of defense and indemnity within 30 days, in addition to any other remedy authorized by law, so much of the money due the Consultant under and by virtue of this Agreement as shall reasonably be considered necessary by the City, may be retained by the City until disposition has been made of the claim or suit for damages, or until the Consultant accepts or rejects the tender of defense, whichever occurs first. With respect to third party claims against the Consultant, the Consultant waives any and all rights of any type to express or implied indemnity against the Indemnitees. However, notwithstanding the foregoing, in accordance with California Civil Code Section 1668, nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to exempt the City from its own fraud, willful injury to the person or property of another, or violation of law. In addition, and notwithstanding the forgoing, to the extent this Agreement is a "construction contract" as defined by California Civil Code section 2783, as may be amended from time to time, such duties of Consultant to indemnify shall not apply when to do so would be prohibited by California Civil Code Section 2782. 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. Neither the professional activities of Consultant, nor the presence of Consultant's employees or sub- consultants at the construction/project site(s), shall relieve the General Contractor(s) of their obligations, duties and responsibilities including, but not limited to, construction means, methods, sequence, techniques or procedures necessary for performing, superintending and coordinating the Work in accordance with the contract documents and any health or safety precautions required by any regulatory agencies. Section 6. STATUS OF CONSULTANT. 6.1 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 Consulting Services Agreement between City of Dublin and Vali Cooper & Associates, Inc. December 19, 2006 Page 7 of 13 Section 7. 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.S q~ ~( 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. 6.2 Consultant No Aaent. 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. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS. GoverninQ Law. The laws of the State of California shall govern this Agreement. Compliance with Applicable Laws. Consultant and any subcontractors shall comply with all laws applicable to the performance of the work hereunder. Other Governmental ReQulations. 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 Eaual 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. Consulting Services Agreement between City of Dublin and Vali Cooper & Associates, Inc. December 19, 2006 Page 8 of 13 IO~"b\ Consultant shall include the provisions of this Subsection in any subcontract approved by the Contract Administrator or this Agreement. Section 8. TERMINATION AND MODIFICATION. 8.1 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. 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 AssiQnment and SubcontractinQ. 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. Consulting Services Agreement between City of Dublin and Vali Cooper & Associates, Inc. December 19, 2006 Page 9 of 13 (lVb ~ \ 8.6 Options upon Breach bv Consultant. If Consultant materially breaches any of the terms of this Agreement, City's remedies shall include, but not be limited to, the following: Section 9. 9.1 9.2 9.3 8.6.1 Immediately terminate the Agreement; 8.6.2 Retain the plans, specifications, drawings, reports, construction 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 that City would have paid Consultant pursuant to Section 2 if Consultant had completed the work. KEEPING AND STATUS OF RECORDS. 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, unless legally required to do so by subpoena or regulation, statute or other ordinance. 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. 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 Consulting Services Agreement between City of Dublin and Vali Cooper & Associates, Inc. December 19, 2006 Page 10 of 13 12eo '}.. , 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 Attorneys' 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. 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 Assicms. 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 Recycled 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, Consulting Services Agreement between City of Dublin and Vali Cooper & Associates, Inc. December 19, 2006 Page 11 of 13 \3~ t.-' 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 91090 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 9 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 (IIContract Administratorll). All correspondence shall be directed to or through the Contract Administrator or his or her designee. 10.10 Notices. Any written notice to Consultant shall be sent to: John Collins, Vice President Vali Cooper & Associates, Inc. 41 Washington Avenue Point Richmond, CA 94801 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 IISeal and Signature of Registered Professional with report/design responsibility, II as in the following example. N/A Seal and Signature of Registered Professional with report/design responsibility. Consulting Services Agreement between City of Dublin and Vali Cooper & Associates, Inc. December 19, 2006 Page 12 of 13 t Lt~ ~)~, 10.12 InteQration. 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. CITY OF DUBLIN CONSULTANT Janet Lockhart, Mayor Attest: Fawn Holman, City Clerk Approved as to Form: Elizabeth Silver, City Attorney G:\MISCPROJ\Dougherty Rd Imp. Houston to 1-580Wall Cooper\consulting agreement FINAL.doc Consulting Services Agreement between City of Dublin and Vali Cooper & Associates, Inc. December 19, 2006 Page 13 of 13 EXHIBIT A SCOPE OF SERVICES To provide professional engineering services for the Dougherty Road Improvements - Houston Place to 1-580 Project, which includes construction administration and inspection, per the attached Proposal dated December 5, 2006. Consulting Services Agreement between City of Dublin and Vali Cooper & Associates, Inc.--Exhibit A December 19, 2006 Page 1 of 1 It8Ub2.( 1loOObl EXHIBIT B COMPENSATION SCHEDULE Compensation shall be paid per the attached Fee Schedule(s) entitled, "Staffing Plan & Cost Proposal," dated October 18, 2006. G:\MISCPROJ\Dougherty Rd Imp. Houston to 1-580IVall Cooperlconsulting agreement FINAL.doc Consulting Services Agreement between City of Dublin and Vali Cooper & Associates, Inc.--Exhibit B December 19, 2006 Page 1 of 1 December 5, 2006 Steven Yee, PE, Associate Civil Engineer City of Dublin 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Dear Mr. Yee: Vali Cooper & Associates, Inc. 01C&A) is pleased to provide you the attached Cost Proposal and Scope of Services for Construction Management of the Dublin BoulevardIDougherty Road Intersection Improvements p1'Oject in the City of Dublin. The Cost Proposal has been modified according to our meeting of October 10, 2006 and the Scope of Services has been updated to reflect the requested modifications of our e-mail correspondence ofNovcmber 14, 2006. We look forward to working with you and the City of Dublin on the Dtlblin BoulevardIDougherty Rood Intersection Improvements project. If you have any questions or need any further information, please do not hesitate to call me at (5 J 0) 774-9039. Sincerely, VAU CoopeR & ASSOC!AntS. INC. I . . ~I A. ' IA./ 1 ~ I'" .............. y~ i oHins, PE Vice Preside~t \ <6t1b"7' SCOPE OF SERVICES The scope of consultant services required shall include construction administration and inspection of the City of Dublin Capital Improvement Program No. 96852, Dougherty Road Improvements - Houston Place to 1-580 (also know as Dublin Boulevard/Dougherty Road Intersection Improvements), from award of Contract by the Dublin City Council through acceptance of the contract by the Dublin City Council. Pre-Construction Services 1. Act as construction proj ect coordinator and the point of contact for all communications and interaction with the Contractor, Caltrans and the general public. 2. Perform constructabi1ity review of the proj ect plans and specifications. 3. Assist in providing public notifications via direct mailing and/or internet postings. 4. Prepare and distribute the pre-construction meeting minutes. 5. Take photographs and videotape recordings of the construction progress on a regular basis including pre-construction conditions within the project limits. Construction Services 1. Perform all daily construction administrative activities including correspondence and document control. Continue as point of contact for all communications and interaction with the contractor, Caltrans, affected public agencies, businesses directly impacted by the project and the general public. Coordinate with the City any public relations and public communications required during construction including a construction progress hotline, internet site, mailings or other means of project progress updating. 2. Review and monitor the construction schedule. Prepare reports documenting the progress of construction. 3. Coordinate construction activities with any affected utility agencies. 4. Review, track and monitor and coordinate any Requests for Information with the Contractor and the City. 5. Review, track and monitor certificates of compliance and product submittals for conformance to the project Special Provisions, Caltrans Standard Specifications and the project plans. 6. Prepare daily reports of construction activities. 7. Track and prepare weekly statements of working days. 8. Review and monitor the contractor's safety plan. 9. Provide coordination, review and inspection of contractor's detours and staging plans with the City and Caltrans. 10. Perform daily field inspection activities. Monitor contractor's performance and enforce all requirements of applicable codes, specifications and contract drawings. 11. Conduct and record weekly construction meetings with the contractor, City and other interested parties and agencies. 12. Coordinate all required testing services and review testing reports. Testing services will be provided by one of the City's on-call consultants. 11-20-06 1'tD()-2'\ 13. Evaluate, negotiate, recommend, track and prepare contract change orders. 14. Perform field measurements of actual improvements constructed and maintain a quantity bid sheet for each bid item of work. 15. Prepare and recommend progress payments. 16. Monitor and track the project construction budget. 17. Identify potential claims and make recommendations to resolve them. 18. Take photographs and videotape recordings of the construction progress on a regular basis within the project limits. Post Construction Services 1. Coordinate and prepare construction punchlist of deficiencies. 2. Provide marked up construction record drawings (as-builts) for designer completion. 3. Coordinate and prepare final progress payment. 4. Provide final inspection services and project closeout activities including preparation of final construction project report and assist in resolving any contractor claims. 5. Turn all construction documents over to the City of Dublin. 11-20-06 Staffing Plan & Cost Proposal for Construction Administration and Inspection Services for the City of Dublin's Dublin Boulevard/Dougherty Road Intersection October 18, 2006 TASK, STAFF ROLE 2006 2007 2008 Total Hours Hourly Rate Cost Od N~ Dee hn ~b ~r Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Od ~ ~ Jam ~b Mar 1 . Pre-Construction Services Rany Chek. PE Gail Seat Resident Engineer Inspector 40 20 60 60 60 170 170 170 40 40 170 170 40 170 40 170 40 170 60 170 60 170 $84,480 $218,790 2 - CMllns ection Services Rany Chek, PE Gail Seat Gail Seat Gall Seat Resident Engineer Inspector Inspector - aT Inspector - Shiff Differential 40 40 170 170 60 170 40 $132 20 $99 640 $132 2210 $99 $118 $105 80 $132 80 $99 TOTAL $5.280 $1,980 3- Rany Chek, PE Gail Seat Resident Engineer Inspector $10,560 $7,920 $329,010 Assumptions Used: 1. Assume constrtuction starts in February '07 and ends in February '08. 2. Assume 40-hour work week with no overtime. 3 VC&A is willing to work with the City of Dublin regarding level of staffing to meet budget requirements. 4. Assume no delays to construction or contract time extensions. Notes: 1. All rates include base pay, fringe benefits, actual audited overhead, fee and basic field equipment including vehicles, cell phones. safety gear and hand tools. 2. All hours are billed in conformance to the California Labor Code and prevailing wage requirements. 3. Client will be billed only for hours worked. 4. Contract time may be extended by weather or unforeseen delays that arise during construction. Cost proposal may need to be re-visited should this occur. 5. This cost proposal is valid for one year from date of submission. VAll COOPER & ASSOCIATES, INC. ~ ~ ~j -