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Home My WebLink About950922.tiffCONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR WELD COUNTY BRIDGE NO. WEL 033.0-086.OA THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this�� :42L, day of r'l , 1995, by and between the COUNTY OF WELD, of the State of Color do, with offices at 915 - 10th Street, P. 0. Box 758,Greeley, Colorado, 80632, hereinafter referred to as "County", and the professional consulting firm of RANGE ENGINEERING, INC., with an office at 2145 S CLERMONT ST. DENVER, COLORADO, 80222, herein after referred to as "Engineer". WITNESETH THAT WHEREAS, the County has established a program of design and construction of public improvements for Weld County Bridge No. WEL033.0-086.OA and WHEREAS, the County desires to obtain professional engineering services for the design and inspection of public improvements related to the heretofore - mentioned project; and WHERFAS, 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 33 between County Road 86 and County Road 88 and crossing the Collins Lateral Canal near Pierce, CO. B. The design of the approach roadway on each side of the bridge. 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. atandard Specifications for Highway Bridges, AASHTO, latest edition; 1 950922 66(29311 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 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 ReDort 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. L. 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. 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, 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 and elevations needed for form setting 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 Pha,e 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 qualified 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 that proper 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 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. h) Inspector shall perform separate field checks of contractors surveying at major phases of project. (abutments, footers,girders,forms,etc.) 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. Results of tests will be furnished to Weld County when they have been completed. Since Weld County receives 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. Tests All tests shall comply with ASTM Standards. All concrete pours will require testing. Moisture -Density Testing will be required. Asphalt Compaction Testing will be required. Construction Inspector Oualifications 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. 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, and render decisions and authorizations in writing promptly to prevent unreasonable delay in the progress of the 6 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 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 copies of 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: Design: Engineering Study Preliminary Engineering Final Engineering Construction Engineering BRIDGE 33 86A $ 4,700.00 6,200.00 2,700.00 2,000.00 TOTAL DESIGN PHASE $15,600.00 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 Construction Inspector Concrete Tests Moisture Density Tests Asphalt Density Tests Unit Rate $34.75/hr $125.00/Test $17.50/Test $17.50/Test 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 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 7 to the total amount of work. Unit Rate contracts: The amount of work performed during the month per each Item Unit. V. TIME OF PERFORMANCE The Final Design will be submitted to the County for review by August 15,1995. Authorization to proceed will be given and a completed final set of plans will be submitted to the County by September 1,1995 by Engineer. 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. 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 $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 8 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 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-DISCRIMINATION 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 9 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. 10 EXECUTED this cR4/fi day of 19/4/ , A.D., 1995. COUNTY OF WELD ATTEST: Weld County Clerk to the Board aLal LY1(tAm_-_. By: Deputy c'( Chairman BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 11 RANGE ENGINEERING, INC. TITLE: DATE: CERTIFICATION OF ENGINEER I hereby certify that I am the duly authorized representative of the firm of Range Engineering, Inc., whose address is 2145 S Clermont St.Denver, CO. 80222, 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): 12 CERTTFICATION 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): (Date) Dale `Hall ATTEST: Weld County Clerk to the Board BY: adA 13 Chairman, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ft' 1, WUDc. COLORADO MEM Clerk to the 1�3oard To CLERK FrainNayri.`H©1Dard, Public Works Subject: Contract for Engineering Services -Bridge 33/86A Date March 13, 1995 Please have these contracts, for engineering services between Weld County and Range Engineering, executed and returned to me for my records. The board approved Range's proposal on March 22, 1995.s cc: Commissioner Webster weekly file bridge file Hello