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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20031873.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - CRAIG HOUDESHELL WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS,the Board has been presented with an Agreement for Professional Engineering Consulting Services between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Public Works,and Craig Houdeshell,commencing June 30, 2003, and ending December 31,2003,with further terms and conditions being as stated in said agreement, and WHEREAS,after review,the Board deems it advisable to approve said agreement,a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County,Colorado,that the Agreement for Professional Engineering Consulting Services between the County of Weld,State of Colorado,by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, and Craig Houdeshell be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be,and hereby is, authorized to sign said agreement. The above and foregoing Resolution was,on motion duly made and seconded,adopted by the following vote on the 21st day of July, A.D., 2003, nunc pro tunc June 30, 2003. BO D OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS �0 WEL UN Y, COLO DO ATTEST: �'���/a David E. Long, Chair ry/nTr � ' �•- ' •.,, Clerk to the Board 4 I �_ /J EXCUSED Robert D. den, Pro-Tem k to the Board 41,1,1 Pi% . illee ���J�D S TOO'' : • William H. Jerke ounty Attorne, EXCUSED Glenn Vaad Date of signature: 93 2003-1873 EG0047 i0 P AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT,made and entered into this �+ �jV day of --rnM,e7 2003,by and between THE COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF COLORADO, by and through its Board of County Commissioners, hereinafter called the "County" and Craig C. Houdeshell, P.E., 2280 South Xanadu Way, Suite 350,Aurora,Colorado 80014,hereinafter called the "Consultant." WITNESSETH: WHEREAS,Weld County,Colorado,requires services of a consulting civil engineer on its behalf in order to aid the Public Works Department in reviewing land development applications, and WHEREAS,it is necessary and appropriate that Weld County obtain the services of a consulting civil engineer in order to assist the County Engineer in the performance of his duties, and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has reviewed and accepted the proposal of the Consultant to perform civil engineering services. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein,the parties agree as follows: 1. TERM: The term of this Agreement shall be from the date written above to and until December 31, 2003 and shall be renewed automatically on a yearly basis thereafter, unless sooner terminated by either party by written notice to the other received at least 60-days prior to the expected date of termination. 2. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED: Consultant agrees to such services as may from time-to- time be requested in writing by the County Engineer, such as, review of drainage studies submitted to Weld County by land development applicants,coordinate reviews with the Weld County Planning and Public Works Departments,provide written comments,attend meetings as needed,present findings at public meetings and hearings as needed. The Consultant shall perform the professional services described herein and in the Proposal in a timely and professional manner. 3. COMPENSATION: Consultant shall submit in writing a"not to exceed"price,per project, as requested by County. The price for the initial term of the agreement shall be based on direct costs, such as,travel,reproduction, and hourly billing rates as follows: II Billings shall be made to Weld County Public Works,P.O.Box 758, 1111 H Street,Greeley, CO 80632 and will be paid within thirty (30)-days upon receipt unless disputed by the County. ,bWeib.11.E.® a,ew.d.o,�. Page 1 of 3 a7003 -1 k 73 4. MISCELLANEOUS: A. Notices or Payments. All notices or payments made or given hereunder shall be in writing and shall be delivered in person or sent by mail, postage prepaid, to the parties at the addresses set forth above. B. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Colorado. C. Partial Invalidity. If any provision of this Agreement are declared by any Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid for any reason,such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions. On the contrary,such remaining portions shall be construed and enforced as if such invalid provisions were deleted. D. Modification and Breach. This Agreement contains the entire agreement and understanding between the parties hereto and supersedes any other agreements concerning the subject matter of this transaction, oral or written. No modification, amendment, novation, renewal or other alteration of or to this Agreement shall be deemed valid or of force or effect whatsoever,unless mutually agreed upon in writing by the undersigned parties. No breach of any term, provision, or clause of this Agreement shall be deemed waived or excused,unless such waiver or consent shall be in writing and signed by the part claimed to have waived or consented. Any consent to any party hereto,or waiver of a breach by any other party,whether express or implied, shall not constitute a consent to, waiver of, or excuse for any other different or subsequent breach. E. Non-appropriation: No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to create an obligation on the part of County to expend funds not otherwise appropriated in each succeeding year. F. No Third Party Beneficiaries/No Waiver of Immunities. It is expressly understood and agreed that enforcement of the terms and conditions of this Agreement,and all rights of action relating to such enforcement, shall be strictly reserved to the undersigned parties,and nothing contained in this Agreement shall give or allow any claim or right of action whatsoever by any other person not included in this Agreement. It is the express intention of the undersigned parties that any entity other than the undersigned parties receiving services or benefits under this Agreement shall be deemed an incidental beneficiary only. No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of any immunities the parties, their officers, or employees may possess,nor shall any portion of this Agreement be deemed to have created a duty of care that did not previously exist with respect to any person not a party to this Agreement. �4A M o m .�,�. ,_.a.d..R. gC�l.o.� Page 2 of 3 5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: Consultant agrees that he/she is an independent contractor and will not become an employee of County,nor is the consultant entitled to any employee benefits as a County employee as a result of the execution of this Agreement. 6. INDEMNIFICATION:Consultant shall indemnify County,its officers and employees,against liability for injury or damage caused by any negligent act or omission by Consultant in the performance of this Agreement and shall hold County harmless from any such loss occasioned as a result of the performance of this Agreement. [N WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have set their hands and official seals on the date indicated above. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS i WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST Weld County rk t%` =�� , r . 861 4 x0 r�� By: ,;_� 1 David E. Long, Chair L 2003 Deputy Clerk to the':rlLil Craig C. Houdeshell ABy:1111:77" Title: 7`LlS7 4eO Corporate PRESIDENT or VICE PRESIDENT Date: 61-- 3O -03 ATTEST. (Corporate Seal) Corporate Secretary ,,,._2., c 3-442/3 "Exhibit A" SCHEDULE OF FEES Weld County Contract 2003 Billable Rates for Staff Principal Engineer $78.00 per hour Project Engineer $68.00 per hour Staff Engineer $60.00 per hour Drafting Technician $42.00 per hour Clerical Staff $35.00 per hour Direct Expenses Mileage $0.35 per mile Small Format Reproduction $0.10 per page (81/2 by 11) $0.14 per page (legal and 11 by 17) Large Format Reproduction Blacklines $0.60 per square foot Mylars $4.50 per square foot Outside Consultants Cost plus 12 percent Other Travel Expenses Cost Legal testimony and depositions are billed at $125.00 per hour --Schedule of Fees Through December 31,2003-- ecircRECEIVE.D ENGINEERING DESIGN& RESEARCH CORPORATION JUL 7 2003 June 30, 2003 WELD StUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPT Mr. Peter Schei, P.E. Weld County Public Works P.O. Box 758 1111 H Street Greeley, Colorado 80632 RE: Letter of Transmittal Agreement for Professional Engineering Consulting Services Dear Peter: Please find attached one signed copy of the subject agreement. Engineering Design and Research Corporation is pleased to be providing design review services and professional consultation to Weld County. In addition to our expertise in drainage and flood control, EDRC can provide the county with expertise in: 1) Overall design review, 2) Writing development submittal criteria, and; 3) Capital improvement design Please forward us a copy of the signed contract. Also, please call if you have questions or comments. Sincerely, EDR C ig . Hou shell, P.E. resident 303-873-6603 • Fax— 303-873-6604 2280 South Xanadu Way • Suite 350 • Aurora, Colorado 80014 MEMORANDUM CTO: Clerk to the Board DATE: July 10, 2003 • COLORADO FROM: Frank B. Hempen, Jr., P.E. Director of Public Works/County Engineer SUBJECT: Item for Agenda Please submit the enclosed items for the Board's next agenda: Agreement for Professional Engineering Consulting Services with Engineering Design& Research Corporation The appropriate documentation is enclosed Enclosures pc: Peter Schei, Public Works M:FRANCIE\AGENDA-3.DOC 2003-1873 Hello