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FOR
WELD COUNTY BRIDGE NO. WEL 014.5-025.OA AND
FORT LUPTON BRIDGE NO. FTL14TH-FULTON
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THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this Il— day of
, 1992, by and between the COUNTY OF WELD, of the
State of Colorado, 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 AND ASSOCIATES, with an office at 1011 42nd
Street, Evans, Colorado 80620, hereinafter referred to as "Engineer" .
W I T N E S S E T H :
THAT WHEREAS, the County has established a program of design and
construction of public improvements for Weld County Bridge No. WEL 014.05-025.OA
and FTL14th-Fulton;
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 14.5 (14th
Street) between County Road 25 and State Highway 85 and
crossing the South Platte River near Fort Lupton, Colorado, and
a vehicular bridge on County Road 14.5 (14th Street) between
County Road 25 and State Highway 85 over the Platteville Ditch.
B. The design of the approach roadways on each side of the
bridges, designating those portions of the construction within
the City limits of Fort Lupton, and those items within Weld
County, separately.
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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 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
Fort Lupton Planning Provisions by the Planning Commission.
Colorado Department of Highways Requirements for Off-System
Bridges.
Contract between Weld County, the City of Fort Lupton, and
consultant.
B. Pre-Design Meeting
Attend Pre-Design meeting with Weld County to discuss the scope
of work and design parameters.
Attend a joint meeting with Weld County and the City of Fort
Lupton to discuss city concerns.
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.
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F. Preliminary Hydrology and Hydraulic Design
Review report, "Special Flood Hazard Information Report. South
Platte River".
Determine size and skew of structures.
G. Preliminary Structure Design
Determine foundation type based on soils investigation.
Determine feasible superstructure alternatives.
Select type of superstructure.
Prepare general layout for substructure and superstructure.
H. Preliminary Roadway DesiRn
Design horizontal and vertical alignment.
Determine roadway typical cross section.
Plot roadway plan and profile on plan sheet.
Perform pavement structure design.
I. Preliminary Right-of-Way and Easements
Determine preliminary ROW and easements required from
preliminary structure design and roadway design.
J. Preliminary Design Report
The Preliminary Design Report shall include the following:
Soils Investigation Report
Substantiate selection of superstructure based on cost
analysis.
A Hydrology and Hydraulic Report.
Plan sheets to include:
General layout of substructure and superstructure
Roadway plan and profile
Typical roadway cross section
Submit for review and approval.
K. Final Hydrology and Hydraulic Design
Review preliminary hydrology and hydraulic design and update
in accordance with Preliminary Design Report review.
Determine if embankment protection is required.
L. Final Structure Design
Revise the preliminary structure design incorporating comments
from the Preliminary Design Report review and proceed with the
final design.
M. 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.
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N. 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 the new easements in the plan sheets.
Incorporate the property owner names in the plan sheets.
Generate legal descriptions for new right-of-way, certified to
by a registered land surveyor.
0. Utility Coordination
Subsequent to the Preliminary Design Report review, adjustments
shall be made as necessary.
P. 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.
Q. 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 showing all quantities
broken down as to their location inside or outside Fort
Lupton
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; vertical curve design
data; horizontal curve design data.
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
Bridge rail and guard rail layout and details
Roadway cross sections - construction centerline; profile grade
elevations; existing right-of-way, new right-of-way; and road
approaches.
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Compute final quantities based on final design.
Final quantities shall also be independently computed and
compared.
Compute total construction cost based on final quantities,
broken down as to inside Fort Lupton or in Weld County.
Write special provisions as required due to deviations
of CDOH standard specifications.
Compute bridge ratings for CDOH HS 2O 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 and special provisions, if
required, for review and approval.
R. 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.
S. Construction Phase
Review shop drawings
Provide consultation during construction.
IV. COUNTY'S RESPONSIBILITIES
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, provide liaison with Fort Lupton, 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 companies, right-of-way, roads, adjoining
property, improvements, traffic counts, projected
traffic counts, surveys, plats and city maps.
D. Provide legal and insurance counseling services
necessary for project.
E. 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.
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F. The County will print all construction documentation
(contract documents, technical specifications, and
drawings) . Distribution to prospective bidders will
also be performed by the County.
G. 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.
H. 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 Bridge Project
Item FTL14th-Fulton WEL 014.5-025.OA Total
1. Engineering Study $2,879.00 $13,071.00 $15,950.00
2. Preliminary Engr. $2,517.00 $11,433.00 $13,950.00
3. Final Engineering $1,188.00 $ 5,392.00 $ 6,580.00
4. Construction Engr. $ 611.00 $ 2,779.00 $ 3,390.00
5. TOTAL LUMP SUM NOT TO BE
EXCEEDED WITHOUT A CHANGE
ORDER $7,195.00 $32,675.00 $39,870.00
All invoices shall be submitted by the Consultant to the
County for payment pursuant 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 the 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.
V. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
The Preliminary Design will be submitted to the County for
review within sixty (60) days of the Authorization to
Proceed. The Final Design will be submitted to the County
for review within forty-five (45) 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.
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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. INSURANCE
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 Injury
$500,000 each occurrence
or $500,000 combined
and single limit
Property Damage
$500,000 each occurrence
(3) Architects' and/or Engineers' Professional
Liability Policy for amounts not less than
$500,000.00 aggregate
Said insurance shall be maintained in full force and affect
during the term of this contract and for two (2) calendar
years thereafter. Certificates showing the Engineer 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-DISCRIMINATION
The Engineer shall not commit any of the following
employment practices and agrees to prohibit the following
practices in any subcontracts.
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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.
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 30' day of Most lost , A.D. , 1992.
ATTEST: kda444BOARD OF WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Weld County Clerk to th Board
By: �� � By:
Deputy C erk to the
Georg Kennedy, Chairman
ZOYIOPOULOS AND ASSOCIATES) rnC--
By: % \ \ '‘‘ 'J
Title: p IoEI-rr
Date: 3/Z S-79
APPROVED AS TO •
County Attorney
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CERTIFICATION OF ENGINEER
I hereby certify that I am the duly authorized representative of
the firm of Zoyiopoulos and Associates, whose address is 1011 42nd Street, Evans,
Colorado, 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) :
3/eSt12
(D te) (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) :
03/3o/9a.--•
(Date) George Ke nedy
Chairman,
4 I �j 1( BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Weld County Clerk to the Board
BY: / �I/1,,, F 'sn'e -(1i ;
Deputy Clerk to the Board
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