HomeMy WebLinkAbout940806.tiff CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
FOR
WELD COUNTY BRIDGE NO. WEL 050.0-067.OA
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 01 / — day of
(,( /{.(1 , 1994, by and between the COUNTY OF WELD, of the State of
Coloradoe with offices at 915 - 10th Street, P. O. Box 758,
Greeley, Colorado, 80632, hereinafter referred to as "County", and the
professional consulting firm of ZOYIOPOULOS & ASSOCIATES INC. , with an office at
1011 42nd STREET, EVANS, COLORADO, 80620, hereinafter referred to as "Engineer" .
WITNESSETH
THAT WHEREAS, the County has established a program of design and
construction of public improvements for Weld County Bridge No. WEL 050.0-067.OA;
and
WHEREAS, the County desires to obtain professional engineering services for
the design of public improvements related to the heretofore-mentioned project;
and
WHEREAS, Engineer represents that they possess the necessary qualifications
to perform these services.
NOW, THEREFORE, for the consideration herein expressed, it is hereby agreed
as follows by and between the County and Engineer:
I. EMPLOYMENT OF ENGINEER.
The County hereby agrees to engage Engineer and the Engineer
hereby agrees to perform the services hereinafter set forth.
II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This project will consist of the following improvements:
A. The design of a vehicular bridge on County Road 50
between County Road 67 and County Road 69 and
crossing the South Platte River near Hardin, CO.
B. The design of the approach roadways on each side of the
bridges.
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III. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE ENGINEER
A. Design Criteria
All work shall be in compliance with the
following:
Bridge design based on HS 20-44 Inventory loading.
Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges,
AASHTO, latest edition;
A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and
Streets, AASHTO, latest edition
Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge
Construction, CDOH, latest edition
M & S Standards, CDOH, latest edition
Uniform Manual of Traffic Control Devices, FHWA,
latest edition
Colorado Department of Highways Requirement for Off-
system Bridges
Contract between Weld County and Consultant
B. pre-Design Meeting
Attend Pre-Design meeting with Weld County to discuss
the scope of work and design parameters.
C. Subsurface Exploration
Drill test holes and obtain samples.
Determine relevant soil characteristics.
For pavement design, determine R-values using Vheem test
procedure for two representative samples, one from each
side of bridge.
Prepare soils investigation report showing log of drill
holes supporting abutment, pier and footer designs.
D. Survey
Locate existing corners and establish ties to existing
corners.
Establish horizontal control and vertical control.
Survey topography.
Survey roadway cross sections at 50 feet stations and at
road approaches.
Survey data pertinent to hydrology and hydraulic study.
Submit copy of field book to Weld County for use during
construction.
E. Utility Coordination
Contact all utilities involved regarding project and
meet with utilities at project site to locate existing
and proposed facilities.
Determine impact of project on utilities and resolve
adjustments, if any.
F. preliminary Hydrology and Hydraulic Design
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Obtain historical data
Determine precipitation, runoff, peak flows and
frequency.
Receive drainage requirements from Weld County.
Determine water surface profile and perform hydraulic
analysis.
Determine size and skew of structures.
G. Preliminary Structure Design
Determine foundation type based on soils investigation.
Determine feasible superstructure alternatives for both
structures.
Select type of substructures and superstructures.
Prepare general layout for substructures and
superstructures.
H. Preliminary Roadway Design
Design horizontal and vertical alignments.
Determine roadway typical cross sections.
Plot roadway plan and profile on plan sheets.
Perform pavement structure designs.
I. Preliminary Right-of-Way and Easements
Determine preliminary ROW and easements required from
preliminary structure design and roadway designs.
J. Permits
Prepare applications and supporting documents for all
permits, such as .
Corps of Engineers 404 permit and wetlands
permit, and Colorado Department of Health 401 and
402 permits.
Environmental investigations and permit
submittals will not be the consultant's
responsibility.
K. Preliminary Design Report
The Preliminary Design Report shall include the
following:
Soils Investigation Report
Substantiate selection of superstructures and
substructures based on cost analysis and
hydrology/hydraulic study.
Plan sheets to include:
General layout of substructures and
superstructures
Roadway plans and profiles
Typical roadway cross sections
Submit for review and approval.
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L. Final ydroloay and Hydraulic Design
Review preliminary hydrology and hydraulic design and
update in accordance with Preliminary Design Report
review.
Determine if embankment protection is required.
M. Final Structure Design
Revise the preliminary structure design incorporating
comments from the Preliminary Design Report review and
proceed with the final design.
N. Final Roadway Design
Revise the preliminary roadway design incorporating
comments from the Preliminary Design Report review and
proceed with the final design.
Plot roadway cross sections including road approaches,
if any.
0. Final Right-of-Way and Easements
Include the limits of the existing right-of-way and new
right-of-way, in the plan sheets.
Include the limits of new easements in the plan sheets.
Incorporate the property owner names in the plan sheets.
Generate legal descriptions for new right-of-way, if
applicable, certified to by Registered Professional Land
Surveyor.
P. Utility Coordination
Subsequent to the Preliminary Design Report review
adjustments shall be coordinated with all utility owners
and documented.
Q. Traffic Control Plan
Determine detour route and submit to Weld County for
approval. Prepare traffic control plan in accordance
with The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
R. Final Plan Sheets
Revise preliminary plan sheets to include changes from
the Preliminary Design Report review.
The final plan sheets are to include the following:
Sheet Index
Project site map with detour route and traffic
control signing
Summary of approximate quantities
Roadway general notes and typical cross section
Roadway plan and profile - stationing; construction
centerline; section line; corners; ties to corners;
temporary benchmark elevation and location; existing and
proposed contours; topography; existing and proposed
drainage; utilities; existing right-of-way; new right-
of-way; new easements; names of property owners,
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drainage; utilities; existing right-of-way; new right-
of-way; new easements; names of property owners,
vertical curve design data; horizontal curve design
data; and approach drives.
Bridge general notes
Geology data - location of test holes, boring log and
legend, soil test results
Hydrology/hydraulic data - flow line elevation,
freeboard, design flow, design velocity.
Piling layout including estimated pile tip elevation and
actual pile load or caissons layout.
Substructure layout and details including embankment
protection.
Superstructure layout and details including computed
deck elevations at 10 pts per girder.
Bridge rail and guardrail layout and details
Roadway cross sections - construction centerline;
profile grade elevations; existing right-of-way
or new right-of-way; road approaches.
Compute final quantities based on final design.
Final quantities shall also be independently computed and
compared.
Compute total construction cost based on final quantities.
Write special provisions as required due to deviations of CDOH
standard specifications.
Compute bridge ratings for CDOH HS 20 Inventory, HS 20
Operating, Type 3 Operating, Type 3S2 Operating and Type 3-2
Operating vehicles.
Submit copy of all design and quantity computations.
Submit final plan sheets, special provisions and independent
computations of final quantities for review and approval.
S. Completion of Design Phase
Incorporate corrections to final plan sheets and special
provisions in accordance with the review as necessary.
Transmit the original drawings to Weld County.
T. Construction Phase
Review shop drawings.
Provide consultation during construction.
Provide a quallified inspector to conduct construction
inspection and material testing during construction as follows:
a) Manage the Engineering details of the described
construction projects. Insure construction of the project is
in accordance with the plans;
b) Enforce governing specifications and special
provisions;
c) Confirm thatproper documentation of the construction
activities is maintained.
d) Maintain a daily diary of work performed at the job
site. Although it is anticipated that Engineer will make a
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site visit each day that substantial construction takes place
on the subject project, the construction inspection services
are not contemplated to be needed on a full-time basis.
e) Any dispute concerning interpretation of
specifications shall be referred to Weld County, when time
permits, for resolution. An immediate decision may be made by
Engineer and orders written, when necessary to expedite
' construction.
f) Engineer is not responsible for job safety nor for
methods or means of construction, which are the responsibility
of the Contractor.
g) The services set forth are not intended to replace
original contract provisions concerning "shop drawing" Review
services or the requirement that Engineer interpret plans and
special provisions, and respond to questions concerning said
plans and special provisions during construction.
Testers
Testers may be subcontracted to Engineer, at the discretion of Engineer,
and authorized to test work done and materials furnished. Such testers may
extend to all or part of the work and to the preparation, fabrication or
manufacture of the materials to be used. The tester will not be authorized to
alter or waive the provisions of the contract or issue instructions contrary to
the plans and specifications already in place.
Since Weld County recieves a warranty on all construction, Testing services
performed by Engineer should comply more with the quality Assurance program
already in place in Weld County, rather than with the full quality control plan
utilized by the Colorado department of Transportation.
Sonst.rurt.i nn rnspectnr ni,al ;f-i rati nns
The construction inspector to be provided by Engineer shall meet or exceed
all of the qualifications and requirements of Colorado Law and any rules
concerning such construction inspector set forth by the Colorado Department of
Transportation.
IV. SoTTNTY'S RRSPONSIBILITIES
The County shall:
A. Provide to the Engineer full information as to the County's
requirements.
B. The County shall receive and examine documents
submitted by the Engineer, interpret and define the County's
policies, and render decisions and authorizations in writing
promptly to prevent unreasonable delay in the progress of the
Engineer's services.
C. Make available any and all information, requested by the
Engineer, in existing County files pertinent to the project
site which shall include, but not be limited to, utility
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surveys and plats.
D. Furnish above services at the County's expense, in such a
manner that the Engineer may rely upon them in the performance
of his services under this Agreement.
E. The County will print all construction documentation (contract
documents, technical specifications, and drawings) .
Distribution to prospective bidders will also be performed by
the County.
F. Arrange for or guarantee full and free access for the Engineer
to enter upon all property required for the performance of the
Engineer's services under this Agreement.
G. For the required design work and services described herein
before the County agrees to pay the Consultant, and the
Consultant agrees to accept lump sum compensation as follows:
BRIDGE
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Engineering Study $ 15, 950.00
Preliminary Engineering 13, 950.00
Final Engineering 5, 990.00
Construction Engineering 3, 980.00
TOTAL DESIGN PHASE $39,870.00
H. For the required inspection & testing services described
herein before the County agrees to pay the Consultant, and the
consultant agrees to accept unit rate Compensation as follows:
Item Unit Rate
Construction Inspector $30.00/hr
Concrete Tests $150.00/Test
Moisture Density Tests $30.00/Test
Asphalt Density Tests $30.00/Test
All invoices shall be submitted by the Consultant to the County
for payment persuant to the terms of this contract. Upon
approval thereof, the County will pay the appropriate amount
of each invoice to the Consultant within 30 days of receipt of
each invoice. Progress payments may be claimed on a monthly
basis as follows:
Lump Sum Contracts: The percentage of the total lump sum fee
that represents the ratio of work performed during the month
to the total amount of work.
Unit Rate contracts: The amount of work performed during the
month per each Item Unit.
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Unit Rate contracts: The amount of work performed during the
month per each Item Unit.
V. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
The Preliminary Design will be submitted to the County for
review within fifty-eight (58) days of the Authorization to
Proceed. The Final Design will be submitted to the County for
review within forty-four (44) days of the date of
Authorization to Complete Design.
VI. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement may be terminated for cause by the County or
Engineer upon fifteen (15) days written notice. In the event
of termination, Engineer shall be paid for services performed
to termination date as mutually determined by County and
Engineer.
VII. CHANGE OR EXTRA WORK
In the event the County shall require changes in the scope of
work to be performed, which said changes cause an increase or
decrease in the Engineer's total lump sum fee, the Engineer
shall be compensated as mutually agreed upon by and among the
County and Engineer. Any claim by the Engineer for
compensation must be made in writing prior to performance of
any changed work or services.
VIII. INSURANrF
The Engineer shall carry the following minimum amounts of
insurance:
(1) Workmen's Compensation in statutory limits
(2) Comprehensive General and Automobile Liability
Policy for amounts not less than:
Bodily I jury
$600, 000 each occurrence
or $600, 000 combined
and single limit
Property Damage
$150,000 each occurrence
(3) Architects' and/or Engineers' Professional Liability
Policy for amounts not less than
$600, 000.00 aggregate
Said insurance shall be maintained in full force and affect .
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during the term of this contract and for two (2) calendar
years thereafter. Certificates showing the engineering firm
is carrying the above described insurance shall be furnished
to the County prior to commencement of the work.
Said insurance shall include as an additional named insured,
Weld County, Colorado, by and through the Board of Weld County
Commissioners, including its agents and employees.
IX. VENUE
This transaction shall be governed by the laws of the State of
Colorado.
X. NON-DISCRTMTNATION
The Engineer shall not commit any of the following employment
practices and agrees to prohibit the following practices in
any subcontracts.
A. To discharge from employment or refuse to hire any
individual because of their race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, disability, age, or marital
status.
B. To discriminate against any individual in terms,
conditions, privileges or employment because of their
race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
disability, age, or marital status.
XI. BENEFITS
The Engineer, as an independent contractor, its agents or
employees, will receive no benefits directly or indirectly
that accrue to County employees, in the performance of this
contract.
XII. OWNERSHIP OF ENGINEERING DOCUMENTS
A. All tracings, plans, specifications, estimates, and
miscellaneous items purported to contribute to the
completeness of the work shall be delivered to and
become the property of the County. Reproducible copies
of drawings and plans will be retained by the Engineer.
B. Basic survey notes, sketches, charges, computations and
other data prepared hereunder shall be made available
to the County upon request.
C. All documents, including drawings and specifications
prepared by the Engineer pursuant to this Agreement are
instruments of services in respect to the project.
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They are not intended or represented to be suitable for
reuse by County or others on extensions of the project
or on any other project. Any reuse without written
verification or adaptation by Engineer for the
specific purpose intended will be at County's sole risk
without liability or legal exposure to Engineer and the
County shall indemnify and hold harmless the Engineer
from all claims, damages, losses and expenses including
attorney's fees arising out of, or resulting therefrom.
Any such verification or adaptation will entitle
Engineer to further compensation at rates to be agreed
upon by County and Engineer.
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EXECUTED this a9 ' day of f0(23.C, , A.D. , 1994.
COUNTY OF WELD
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W.H. Webster Q� C��ilATTEST: {' BOAirmOn77
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Weld County
Clerk to the Board
By: /72,.&eallicr‘
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ZOYIOPOULOS & ASSOCIATED, INC.
BY: `��\ ,
TITLE: NL'EStr, j
DATE: fi Z-Cif4
APPR AS TO FORM:
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CERTTFICATION OF ENGINEER
I hereby certify that I am the duly authorized representative of
the firm of Zoyiopoulos & Associates, Inc. , whose address is 1011 42nd
Street,Evans, CO 80620, and that neither I nor the above firm I hereby represent
has:
A. employed or retained for a commission, percentage,
brokerage, contingent fee, or other consideration, any firm
or person (other than a bona fide employee working solely
for me or the above Engineer) to solicit or secure this
contract;
B. agreed, as an expressed or implied condition for obtaining
this contract to employ or retain the services of any firm
or person in connection with carrying out the contract; or
C. paid, or agreed to pay, to any firm, organization or person
(other than a bona fide employee working solely for me or the above
Engineer) any fee, contribution, donation, or consideration of any
kind for, or in connection with, procuring or carrying out the
contract; except as here expressly stated (if any) :
(Date) (Signature)
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CERTIFICATION OF WELD COUNTY
I hereby certify that I am the duly authorized representative of
Weld County, State of Colorado, and that the above Engineer or his representative
has not been required, directly or indirectly as an expressed or implied
condition in connection with obtaining or carrying out this contract to:
A. employ or retain, or agree to employ or retain, any firm or person;
or
B. pay, or agree to pay to any firm, person, or organization, any
fee, contribution, donation, or consideration of any kind; except
as here expressly stated (if any) :
DO/a9/9y 1�9�
(Date) W.H. We
bste Chairman,
WA? BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST:
Weld County
Clerk to the Board
BY:
Deputy Clerk 4D Board
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RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE CERTIFCATION COMMISSION ANDIAUTHORI AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN INTENT TTO SIGNO EEDBRIDGE #50/67A
TO OTRANSPORTATION
County ssioners of Weld County,WHEREAS,
Colorado statute andhe We d1 Colorado,
County Home Rule Charter, is vested with pursuant
the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with a Certification of Intent o
State of
Proceed to be submitted to the Colorado Transportation Commission for Special
Bridge Funds for Weld County Bridge 050/67A by the County of Weld,
Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on
behalf of the Weld County Public Works Department, with terms and conditions
being as stated in said certification, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said
certification, 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
ted to
County,
Colorado Transportation Commission for Special Bridge Funds forsWeldt
the County
Bridge #50/67A by the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board
of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Weld County Public Works
Department be, and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the chairman be, and hereby is,
authorized to sign said certification.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made
e4and seconded,
adopted by the following vote on the 29th day of June, A.D. , a9
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Watt WELD COUNTY, COLORADO /q � 9
ATTEST: / /✓�
Weld County Clerk to the Board H. Webster, h irman
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BY: ::).4-k'4X 4 Ji I - 4 o t
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Deputy C erk to the Board
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Geo ge Baxter
Constance County At orn /
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Barbara J. Kirk yer
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CERTIFICATION OF INTENT TO PROCEED
The County of WPId hereby certifies to the Colorado
Highway :.Commission that it .intends to proceed. with the .Bridge Project,
Structure Number WFI Oq0 0 067 OA
for which it received Special
Bridge Fund Account monies; and certifies that it has, or will have
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(date) , the required twenty percent local
matching funds. Attached is a design engineer's preliminary cost estimate
and. a specific construction schedule, including a project start date and a
projected project completion date, pursuant to the State Department of
Highway' s Procedural Directive Number 43. 1, paragraph 5*.
(county official) 07/06/94
W. H. WEBSTER
(official' s name printed)
CHAIRMAN, WELD COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
(title)
Date: JUNE 29, 1994
* This attachment is a requirement unless good cause is shown for a
delayed transmittal.
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SPECIAL BRIDGE FUND
BRIDGE PROJECT ESTIMATE
Structure Number WEL 050. 0-067 . 0A
County Weld —
Engineering 25, 000
Preliminary Engineering $
Design Engineering $ 55, 000
Construction Engineering $ 85 , 000
and Staking
Project Engineering
$ 75 , 000
Final Inspection
$ 2 , 000
S 242 , 000
TOTAL ENGINEERING COSTS:
Labor Materials - Equipment: $ 65, 000
Mobilization
Site Preparation $125, 000
Excavation
$ 70, 000
Abutments/Piers/Piling $200 , 000
Structure/Deck/Guard Rail $650 , 000
Approaches $300 , 000
$ 75 , 000
Pavement
TOTAL LABOR - MATERIALS - EQUIPMENT COSTS:
$1 485 000
$ 100 000
Contingencies:
$1 a27 000
TOTAL PROJECT COST
Date of Bid Proposal:
Februar 1 1995
Project Start Date:
March 15 1995
Project Completion Date:
Se tember 30 1995
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Estimate Prepared By:
(s gnature and tile)
Approved By,
County Engineer: (signature)
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WIiV�• R Date 27 1994
To Clerk to the t 1/
COLORADO From A° Publ i stor
Subject:
Please place the following items on the Board's Agenda for Wednesday, June 29,
1994:
1. Certificate of Intent to Proceed for bridge project
Wel 050.0-067 .0A over the South Platte River
2. Certificate of Intent to Proceed for bridge project
Wel 06 .0-039 .0A over Eaton Draw.
Weld County applied for funding for these bridges from the Colorado State
Special Bridge Funds and received approval of funding on June 21, 1994.
GC/zw:clerk
cc: Commissioner Kirkmeyer
Bridge File Wel 050.0-067 .0A
Bridge File Wel 06/C0-039.0A
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