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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-91-05190 ON :J-91-533 7/3/91 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION, WITH ATTACHMENTS, APPROVING THE MOST QUALIFIED FIRMS TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL INSPECTION SERVICES REQUIRED DURING CONSTRUCTION OF THE FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BUILDING IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 553 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES RELATING TO THRESHOLD BUILDINGS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE MOST QUALIFIED FIRMS TO ARRIVE AT A CONTRACT WHICH IS FAIR, COMPETITIVE AND REASONABLE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF THE FEE BY THE U.S. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION AND THE CITY MANAGER; AND AUTHORIZING COMPENSATION FOR THE REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCING UPON EXECUTION OF SAID AGREEMENT AND TERMINATING UPON COMPLETION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FROM FUNDS AVAILABLE IN CAPITAL PROJECT NO. 311014 ENTITLED "FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BUILDING." WHEREAS, the City of Miami will commence construction of a Federal Law Enforcement Building on City -owned property located at the corner of N.E. 1st Avenue and N.E. 4th Street in downtown Miami on July 22, 1991 and be completed by November 1993; and WHEREAS, the City of Miami through its developer, Miami Capital Facilities, Inc., is currently applying for permits; and WHEREAS, the City's Planning, Building and Zoning Department has determined that a Special Inspector is required for the Federal Law Enforcement Building Project to perform professional services in accordance with Chapter 553 of the Florida Statutes relating to threshold buildings; and WHEREAS, the City through public advertisement and direct mailings solicited expressions of interest from prospective consultants including 191 individuals certified as Special Inspectors in Dade County by the Florida Board of Building Codes and Standards, Department of Community Affairs, Tallahassee, Florida; and FATTACHMENN-TS ' CONTAINED CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF _,,. JUL 11 1991 91- 519 Ktalffin1. 0 WHEREAS, twenty eight (28) submissions were received in response to the City's request for qualifications for special threshold inspection services; and WHEREAS, a Technical Review Committee comprised of City staff interviewed the top twelve (12) firms and selected the three firms most qualified to provide special inspection services for this project; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The City Commission hereby approves the recommendation by the Technical Review committee of the following firms as the most qualified to provide professional inspection services during the construction of the Federal Law Enforcement Building: No. 1 Jacqueline V. Pepper Associates, PA No. 2 Corzo Castella Carballo Thompson No. 3 WPL & Associates, Inc. Section 2. The City Commission hereby authorizes the City Manager to negotiate a professional services agreement, in substantially the form attached, with the first ranked firm in Section 1 hereinabove. In the event that the City Manager cannot negotiate an agreement which, in his opinion, is fair, competitive and reasonable with the firm ranked first in order, then he is hereby authorized to terminate such negotiation and to proceed to negotiate with the second ranked firm. In the event that he fails to negotiate a satisfactory agreement with the second firm, then he is authorized to undertake negotiations with the third ranked firm. Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the negotiated agreement, subject to approval of the fee by the U.S. General Services Administration and the City Manager. - 2 - 91 - 519 0 F2 Section 3. Compensation for the above services is hereby authorized to be paid from funds available in Capital Project No. 311014 entitled "Federal Law Enforcement Building." subject to approval by the U.S. General Services Administration and the City Manager. Section 4. This legislation shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this llth day of July , 1991. ATTEST• MATTY HIRAI, CITY CLERK FINANCE REVIEW: CARLOS ARCIA, DIRECTOR FINANCE DEPARTMENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT REVIEW: _ 9 A/ EDU DO IQUEZ CAPI IMPROVEMENT MANAGER PREPARED AND APPROVED BY: LINDA KEARSO ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY /' XAVIER L. SU EZ, OR BUDGETARY REVIEW: DEP ANA, DIRECTOR BUDGET APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: - 3- 19 1 --- 51 FM This Agreement is entered into this day of , 1991, by and between the CITY OF MIAMI, a municipal corporation of the State of Florida, hereinafter referred to as "CITY" and an architectural and engineering firm, hereinafter referred to as "CONSULTANT". R E C I T A L S WHEREAS, the City of Miami will commence construction of a Federal Law Enforcement Building on City -owned property located at the corner of N.E. lst Avenue and N.E. 4th Street in downtown Miami, during July 1991 and be completed by November 1993; and WHEREAS, the City of Miami through its developer, Miami Capital Facilities, Inc., is currently applying for permits; and WHEREAS, the City's Planning, Building and Zoning Department has determined that a Special Inspector is required for the Federal Law Enforcement Building Project, to perform professional inspection services in accordance with Chapter 553 of the Florida Statutes relating to threshold buildings; and WHEREAS, the City, through public advertisement and direct mailings, solicited expressions of interest from among 191 prospective consultants certified as Special Inspectors in Dade County by the Florida Board of Building Codes and Standards, Department of Community Affairs, Tallahassee, Florida; and WHEREAS, twenty-eight (28) submissions were received in response to the City's request for qualifications for special threshold inspection services; and WHEREAS, a Technical Review Committee comprised of City staff interviewed the twelve (12) top firms and selected the three most qualified submissions in ranked order; and gip- 519 0 ON WHEREAS, a professional services agreement for the required special inspection services between the No.l ranked firm of , an architectural and engineering firm, and the City of Miami was negotiated in good faith and in the best interest of the parties involved; and WHEREAS, compensation for special inspection services in an amount not to exceed $ is available from funds in Capital Project No. 311014 entitled "Federal Law Enforcement Building"; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations herein contained, and subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter stated, the parties hereto stipulate, understand and agree as follows: I. TERM The term of this Agreement shall commence upon execution of same, and shall terminate upon completion of CONSULTANT'S responsibilities as outlined below in Section II, entitled "SCOPE OF SERVICES." II. DEFINITIONS, A. ARCHITECT/ENGINEER - is hereby defined to be Rodriguez & Quiroga Architects Chartered/Cantor Seinuk Puig & Associates Consulting Structural Engineers. B. CITY - is hereby defined as the City of Miami, Florida. C. CONSULTANT - is hereby defined to be D. CONTRACTOR - is hereby defined to be Turner Construction Company. E. ENFORCEMENT AGENCY - is hereby defined to be the City of Miami, Florida, Department of Planning, Building & Zoning. F. OFFICIAL CONTRACT DOCUMENTS - are hereby defined to be the permitted plans, recorded addendums, and the specifications with all amendments thereto. These documents are further explained in approved shop drawings. 2 91- 519 G. OWNER - is hereby defined to be the CITY. H. PROJECT - is hereby defined to be the Miami Federal Law Enforcement Building located at N.E. 1st Avenue and N.E. 4th Street, Miami, Florida. I. SPECIAL INSPECTION PLAN - is hereby defined to be the inspection plan prepared by the ARCHITECT/ENGINEER, attached hereto as Exhibit I and incorporated herein by reference. J. SPECIAL INSPECTOR - is hereby defined to be the CONSULTANT. III, SCOPE OF SERVICES As defined in Chapter 553 of the Florida Statutes and under the general direction of the Department of Development and Housing Conservation, Development Division, the CONSULTANT'S responsibilities as Special Inspector are as follows: A. CONSULTANT shall have a thorough knowledge of the PROJECT'S OFFICIAL CONTRACT DOCUMENTS and all applicable building codes. - B. CONSULTANT shall be responsible for observing that the work is executed in full accordance with the PROJECT'S OFFICIAL CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. C. CONSULTANT shall perform structural inspections pursuant to the SPECIAL INSPECTION PLAN. D. CONSULTANT shall perform shoring and reshoring j inspections pursuant to the SPECIAL INSPECTION PLAN for conformance with the shoring and reshoring plans submitted to the i ENFORCEMENT AGENCY by the CONTRACTOR. E. CONSULTANT shall be responsible to the ENFORCEMENT i AGENCY and shall file such reports and certificates as the ENFORCEMENT AGENCY shall require. F. CONSULTANT shall contact the ARCHITECT/ENGINEER of record for clarification and modification as required, should any questions as to the design intent arises. G. CONSULTANT shall give instructions only to the authorized representative of the CONTRACTOR, and entered into the job log, which will remain on the job site for review by the ENFORCEMENT AGENCY as desired. 91-19 3 0 AV IV. COMPENSATION A. The CITY shall pay the CONSULTANT, as maximum compensation for the services performed, a fee not to exceed The CONSULTANT's fee shall be calculated and paid utilizing the following hourly rate structure and percentages of total hours at each rate structure: Project Team Percentage of Hourly Rate Total Hours Engineer, Inspector $ /hr Principal $ /hr Total 100% B. CONSULTANT shall bill CITY on the hourly basis set forth above and CITY shall only pay CONSULTANT for actual work performed and billed. In no event will CITY pay CONSULTANT a fee greater than $ , or lesser amount as determined by this Subsection, without prior mutual agreement to amend this Agreement. Payment will be made in proportion to the services performed based on an invoice submitted by the CONSULTANT and approved by the CITY. The CONSULTANT may invoice on a monthly basis. Each invoice shall be accompanied by documentation demonstrating actual work performed and billed at the above rate structure. V. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS CONSULTANT shall not commence work on this Agreement until it has obtained all insurance required under this paragraph and such insurance has been approved by the CITY. Certificates of Insurance furnished to the CITY prior to commencement of operations, shall clearly indicate that the CONSULTANT has obtained insurance in the type, amount and classification as required for strict compliance with this paragraph, and that no material change or cancellation of 4 91- 519 FE 0 insurance shall be effective without ninety (90) days written notice to the CITY. Compliance with these requirements shall not relieve the CONSULTANT of its liability and obligations under this section or any portion of this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall maintain during the term of this Agreement the following insurance: A. Professional Liability Insurance in the minimum amount of $250,000 covering all liability arising out of the terms of this Agreement. All insurance policies shall be issued by companies authorized to do business under the laws of the State of Florida. yT COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL. STATE AND LOCAL LAWS Both parties shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances and codes of federal, state and local governments. VTT GENERAL CONDITIONS A. All notices or other communications which shall or may be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered by personal service, or by registered mail addressed to the other party at the address indicated herein or as the same a may be changed from time to time. Such notice shall be deemed given on the day on which personally served; or, if by mail, on the fifth day after being posted or the date of actual receipt, whichever is earlier. Department of Development and Housing Conservation & 300 Biscayne Boulevard Way Suite 400 Miami, Florida 33131 B. Title and paragraph headings are for convenient reference and are not a part of this Agreement. 5 91- 519 �3 C. in the event of conflict between the terms of this Agreement and any terms or conditions contained in any attached documents, the terms in this Agreement shall rule. D. No waiver or breach of any provision of this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any provision hereof, and no waiver shall be effective unless made in writing. E. Should any provisions, paragraphs, sentences, words or phrases contained in this Agreement be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or otherwise unenforceable under the laws of the United States, State of Florida, County of Dade, or the City of Miami, such provisions, paragraphs, sentences, words or phrases shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary in order to conform with such laws, or if not modifiable to conform with such laws, then same shall be deemed severable, and in either event, the remaining terms and provisions of this Agreement shall remain unmodified and in full force and effect. VIII. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS All documents developed by CONSULTANT under this Agreement shall be delivered to CITY by CONSULTANT upon completion of the services required pursuant to Section II hereof and shall become the property of CITY, without restriction or limitation on their use. CONSULTANT agrees that any and all documents maintained and generated pursuant to this contractual relationship between CITY and CONSULTANT shall be subject to all provisions of the Public Records Law, Chapter 119, Florida Statutes (1987). It is further understood by and between the parties that any documents which are given by CITY to CONSULTANT pursuant to this Agreement shall at all times remain the property of the CITY and shall not be used by CONSULTANT for any other purpose whatsoever without the written consent of CITY. IX. NON-DELEGABILITY The obligations undertaken by CONSULTANT pursuant to this Agreement shall not be delegated or assigned to any other person 6 91- 519 unless CITY shall first consent in writing to the performance or assignment of such services or any part thereof by another person or firm. X. AUDIT RIGHTS CITY reserves the right to audit the records of CONSULTANT pertaining to any billings to CITY for time or expenses at any time during the performance of this Agreement and for a period of one year after final payment is made under this Agreement. XI AWARD OF AGREEMENT CONSULTANT warrants that it has not employed or retained any person employed by CITY to solicit or secure this Agreement and that it has not offered to pay, paid, or agreed to pay any person employed by CITY any fee, commission percentage, brokerage fee, or gift of any kind contingent upon or resulting from the award of this Agreement. XII CONSTRUCTION OF AGREEMENT This Agreement shall be construed and enforced according to the laws of the State of Florida. XIII. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties herein, their heirs, executors, legal representatives, successors, and authorized assigns. XIV. INDEMNIFICATION CONSULTANT shall indemnify and save CITY and its officials harmless from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, and causes of action, which may arise out of CONSULTANT's performance under the provisions of this Agreement, including all acts or omissions to act on the part of CONSULTANT, including any person performing under this Agreement for or on CONSULTANT's behalf, provided that any such claims, liabilities, losses and causes of such action are attributable to the fault of 1P CONSULTANT, and , from and against any orders, judgments or decrees which may be entered and which may result from CONSULTANT's performance under this Agreement, and from and against all costs, attorneys' fees, expenses and liabilities incurred in the defense of any such claim, or the investigation thereof. If CITY chooses to defend any action on behalf of itself, it shall bear its own costs of defense, and if the provisions of this indemnity provision are applicable, CONSULTANT shall indemnity CITY accordingly. In any event, CITY shall promptly notify CONSULTANT as soon as it has notice of any matter for which this indemnity provision may be applicable. XV. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CONSULTANT covenants that no person under its employ who presently exercises any functions or responsibilities in connection with this Agreement has any personal financial interest, direct or indirect, in the work product of this Agreement. CONSULTANT further covenants that, in the performance of this Agreement, no person having such conflicting interest shall be employed. Any such interests on the part of CONSULTANT or its employees must be disclosed in writing to CITY. CONSULTANT, in the performance of this Agreement, shall be subject to the more restrictive law and/or guidelines regarding conflict of interest promulgated by federal, state or local government. CONSULTANT is aware of the conflict of interest laws of the City of Miami (City of Miami Code Chapter 2, Article V), Dade County Florida (Dade County Code Section 2-11.1) and the State of Florida, and agrees that it will fully comply in all respects with the terms of said laws. XVI. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR CONSULTANT and its employees, SUBCONSULTANTS, and agents shall be deemed to be independent contractors, and not agents or employees of the CITY, and shall not attain any rights or benefits under the Civil Service or Pension Ordinances of CITY, 8 91- 519 or any rights generally afforded classified or unclassified employes; furthermore, its agents or employees shall not be deemed entitled to the Florida Workers' Compensation benefits as an employee of CITY. XVII . TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT CITY retains the right to terminate this Agreement at any time prior to the completion of the services required pursuant to Section II hereof without penalty to CITY. In that event, notice of termination of this Agreement shall be in writing to CONSULTANT who shall be paid for those services performed prior to the date of its receipt of the notice of termination. In no case, however, will CITY pay CONSULTANT an amount in excess of the total sum provided by this Agreement. It is hereby understood by and between CITY and CONSULTANT that any payment made in accordance with this Section to CONSULTANT shall be made only if said CONSULTANT is not in default under the terms of this Agreement. If CONSULTANT is in default, CITY shall in no way be obligated and shall not pay to the CONSULTANT any further sum whatsoever and shall, upon request, be reimbursed for any past payments. It is further understood that should CONSULTANT fail to perform any of the services under this Agreement, CITY agrees that CONSULTANT's entire liability and CITY's sole and exclusive remedy for claims in connection with or arising out of this Agreement, for any cause whatsoever, and regardless of the form of action, shall be CITY's fees under this Agreement, which fees were received by CONSULTANT. XVIII. NONDISCRIMINATION CONSULTANT agrees that it shall not discriminate as to race, sex, color, creed, age, national origin, or handicap, in connection with its performance under this Agreement. 9 91- 513 XIX. MINORITY PROCUREMENT COMPLIANCE CONSULTANT acknowledges that it has been furnished a copy of Ordinance No. 10062 as amended by Ordinance No. 10538, the Minority and Women Business Affairs and Procurement Ordinance of the City of Miami, and agrees to comply with all applicable substantive and procedural provisions therein, including any amendments thereto. XX CONTINGENCY CLAUSE Funding for this Agreement is contingent on the availability of funds and is subject to amendment or termination due to lack of funds, or authorization, reduction of funds, and/or change in regulations. XXI. DEFAULT PROVISION In the event that CONSULTANT shall fail to comply with each and every term and condition of this Agreement or fails to perform any of the terms and conditions contained herein, then CITY, at its sole option and upon written notice to CONSULTANT, may cancel and terminate this Agreement, an all payments, advances, or other compensation paid to CONSULTANT by CITY while CONSULTANT was in default of the provisions herein contained, shall be forthwith returned to CITY provided CONSULTANT was given written notice of such default and the opportunity to cure the same, but failed to do so. XXII. ENTIRE AGREEMENT This instrument and its attachments constitute the sole and only Agreement of the parties hereto relating to said services and correctly set for the rights, duties, and obligations of each to the other as of its date. Any prior agreements, promises, negotiations, or representations not expressly set forth in this Agreement are of no force or effect. 91- 519 10 AlbExhibit I r, -1i XXIII. AMENDMENTS No amendments to this Agreement shall be binding on either party unless in writing and signed by both parties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this instrument to be executed by the respective officials thereunto duly authorized, this day and year first above written. ATTEST: MATTY HIRAI CITY CLERK WITNESS: APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: INSURANCE MANAGER CITY OF MIAMI, a Municipal Corporation of the State of Florida: By CESAR H. ODIO CITY MANAGER CONSULTANT: PARTNER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE INSTRUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE FIRM APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM AND CORRECTNESS: JORGE L. FERNANDEZ CITY ATTORNEY Exhibit I MIAMI FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BUILDING SPECIAL INSPECTION PLAN PREPARED BY: RODRIGUEZ & QUIROGA, ARCHITECTS CHARTERED/ CANTOR SEINUK PUIG & ASSOCIATES, CONSULTING STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS PREPARED FOR: CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA PREFACE: These. guidelines are intended as "guidelines" for the Special Inspector and are not intended to surrogate the requirements of the Building Official. Further, it is not intended that the Contractor's contractual and statutory obligations are anyway relieved or foregone by the presence of the Special Inspector. The Contractor has the sole responsibility for deviations from the Official Contract Documents. The Special Inspector does not replace the duties of the Building Official nor the quality control personnel of the Contractor. 91- 519 91-- 519 I. OBLIGATIONS The Special Inspector is obligated to both the Owner and the Building Official for observing that the work is executed in substantive accordance with the Official Contract Documents. It is the obligation of the Special Inspector to notify the Contractor, the Building Official, the Architect/Engineer of Record, and the Owner of the following: A. The use of materials, equipment, or workmanship which do not conform to the Official Contract Documents or which will cause improper construction which is not acceptable. B. Work which is not being done in accordance with the approved Official Contract Documents. C. The recommended removal or repair of faulty construction or of construction performed without inspection and not capable of being inspected or tested in place. D. File reports hereinafter described with the Building Official, and the Architect/Engineer of Record and the Owner. E. Write and file such other structural reports as may be required by the Building Official. F. Make other structural inspections as required by the Building Official. II. REPORTING INFORMATION AND OBSERVATIONS The Special Inspector's reports are secondary to actual observation during construction. However, they are of extreme importance in that they enable the Building Official, the Architect/Engineer of Record, and Owner to keep current with the work while it is in progress and will be of value in case of changes in the structure or its use in the future. The report may consist of a record of the progress, working conditions, observations given to the contractors, deviations from the Official Contract Documents, and problems encountered. The reports shall be in writing and shall be made out promptly at the end of the period covered. The reports may consist of all of the following: A. Report of each B. Jobsite log of C. Special records tests, welding tests inspection area inspected (pile logs, mill tests and reports, z tests, concrete and soil compaction 91-- 519 9 - 519 V l D. Record of placing and curing concrete E. Changes made in the field during a particular observation F. Photographs G. Erection of structural steel H. Placing of reinforcing Reports shall be filed weekly. III. PREPARATION CHECKLIST: A. Note permits which have been obtained B. Licensed contractor's representative and contact person C. Adequate supervision/organization/men/equipment D. Approved Official Construction Documents/shop drawings/ shoring and reshoring plan/activity schedule E. Log/daily diary set up F. Arrangements for testing have been made G. Preconstruction meeting/construction coordination meetings IV. DETAILED INSPECTION CHECKLIST: The Special Inspector shall inspect the following: A. Foundation 1. Placement and sizes of anchor bolts/rebar/dowels-- grade of steel 2. Concrete cover 3. Provision for utilities/conduit in structural elements (note structural integrity of footing) 4. Moisture protection 5. Excavation, effect of construction on existing structures 6. Grade and elevations verified by Contractor 7. Review of soil reports/borings/density test reports B. A testing laboratory will provide the inspection, tests and reports of the soil compaction. A testing laboratory will make the required soil density (compaction) tests. Include those reports with those required herein. B. Concrete Proper inspection requires adequate inspection personnel during the placing of concrete and finishing. It includes preparations prior to the 3 91 - 519 1k C start of placement such as proper formwork, placing reinforcing, cleaning the surface of the formwork, etc., as well as proper protection and curing of the finished concrete. 1. Rebar a. check shipment mill inspection/damage/excessive rust b. size/grade/bending C. placement (location --disturbance after place- ment) d. support/tie/degree of support and stability during pour e. cover f. length and splices/laps/hooked bars g. check from engineering drawings h. clean before pour i. record any deviations from drawings such as additional steel or larger diameter bars J. verify shearhead placement in connector building 2. Shoring and. Reshoring a. general size b. shoring, bracing and reshoring C. suitability d. obtain shoring drawings from Contractor e. time period and approved procedure for reshoring f. certification of compliance with approved shoring plan to be submitted to Building Official by Contractor g. shoring inspection checklist 1. Inadequate diagonal bracing of shores 2. Inadequate lateral and diagonal bracing; poor splicing of double -tier shores or multi -story shores 3. Failure to control rate of placing concrete vertically without regard to drop in height for segregation 4. Failure to regulate properly the rate and sequence of placing concrete horizontally to avoid unbalanced loadings on the formwork 5. Failure to inspect formwork during and after concrete placement to detect abnormal deflections or other signs of imminent failure which could be corrected 6. Insufficient nailing 4 91.- 519 91.- 519 7. Failure to provide for lateral pressures on formwork B. Shoring not plumb and thus inducing lateral loading as well as reducing vertical load capacity 9. Locking devices on metal shoring not locked, inoperative, or missing 10. Vibration from adjacent moving loads or load carriers 11. Inadequately tightened or secured form ties or wedges 12. Form damage in excavation by reason of embankment failure 13. Loosening or distortion of reshores under floors below. 14. Premature removal of supports, especially under cantilevered sections 15. Lack of proper field inspection by qualified contractor representative to insure that form design has been properly interpreted by form builders 16. Lack of allowance in design for such special loadings as wind, power buggies, placing equipment 17. Improperly stressed reshoring 18. Improper positioning of shores from floor to floor which creates reverse bending in slabs which are not designed for such stresses 19. Inadequate provisions to prevent rotation of beam forms where slabs frame into them on only one side 20. Inadequate anchorage against uplift due to battered form faces 21. Insufficient allowance for eccentric loading due to placement sequences 22. Providing form watchers during concrete placement 23. Furnishing extra shores or other materials and equipment that might be needed in an emergency by form watchers 24. Incorporation of scaffolds, guardrails, etc., into form design where feasible 25. Shoring requirement for metal decks 3. Embedded Items a. anchor bolts b. inserts C. pipe sleeves d. frames 9 91-- 519 91_ 519 4. Openings which are not shown on the plans, including reinforcing steel around such openings. 5. Verify that specified mix is used including admixture, type of cement and water cement ratio. 6. Placement a. methods used for transportation, handling and placing concrete shall be reviewed for avoidance of whatever may cause poor consistency control or segregation b. the number and condition of concrete vibrators shall be verified including extra stand-bys to eliminate air and rock pockets C. preplanned construction joints or emergency joints should be substantiated. Joints shall be located and made so at least to impair the strength of the structure. Joints shall be prepared prior to making the secondary pour. d. drop, vibration, consolidation (metal deck will not withstand heavy concrete loads -- CAUTION) e. tests conducted f. water added g. age h. disruption to rebar i. clean up prior to placement j. slump test on deck (not at truck) prior to placement k. multiple special inspector representatives needed at larger pours above two stories 7. Curing and Strength a. special provisions called for b. test reports verified C. additional tests needed d. reshoring e. removal of forms f. finishing, repairing surface defects C. Steel/Structural 1. Erection procedures (sequence) 2. Accepted shop drawings 3. Mill test reports 4. Marks/verification of site provided and specified 5. The structural steel will be inspected in the shop and in the field by a testing laboratory, primarily for welding, bolting and quality of materials. See AWS Chapter 7 and specification. 6 91- 519 91-- 519 6. Bolting: verify that bolts indicate proper torquing 7. Surface finish/shop construction --galvanized, painted or bare/any apparent manufacturing defect 8. Metal floor and roof deck a. connection b. sequence of erection c. welding pattern for steel deck, steel deck gage and manufacturer's verification d. location of additional loads such as pipes, fasteners for deck reinforcing 9. Identification of ASTM specification mark 10. Welding electrodes 11. Field verification of steel sections and their location 12. Verification for loading during construction for composite beams 13. Inspection of welds and stud welding by testing lab before being covered 14. Fire protection --spray fireproofing will be in- spected by a testing laboratory D. Frame 1. Connections a. expansion joints b. sliding joints/stiffeners/compliance of joint condition to the design c. alignment/plumbed E. Roof 1. Connection details 2. Drainage/slope--roof drains 3. Parapet walls/bracing 4. Equipment supports 5. Signs and appurtenances 6. Overflow scuppers and outlets 7. Ponding immediately after rain F. Curtain Wall/Glass and Glazing/Precast Concrete Panels 1. Connections 2. Accepted system/compliance with accepted shop drawings 3. Safety glazing identification 4. Alignment deflection 5. Testing laboratory will inspect the welding for concrete panel connections r 91- 519 91- 519 C C. =I G. Masonry 1. Non -reinforced a. tie beam/tie columns --spacing size/location/ placement of concrete before or after block wall/dovetails if required/vertical spacing of the beams b. inserts C. durowall/reinforcing d. grouted cells e. mortar mix adequate f. shear transfer--clips/dowels--as called for 2. Reinforced and Partially Reinforced a. steel placement/lap lengths/location of poured in place dowels/vertical steel in same cell as dowel b. alignment of cells to be filled/slump of grout/cells to be wet before pouring/only grout the cells as specified/cells adjacent to opening and corner to be grouted/vertical bar imbedment length in tie beam C. verification of filled cells/observation holes d. mortar mix adequate H. Miscellaneous Structural Components such as Handrails, Guardrails, Stairways, etc. I. General Observations 1. Check Local Failures a. hairline cracks b. deflection C. settlement d. overloads due to storage of materials e. honey combing/exposed reinforcing steel/ rust spots f. structural members behavior in case of 60 mph wind g. design and presence of barricades as required 2. Shoring consistent with shoring plans a. shoring and reshoring shop drawings on file 8 91 -- 519 91-- 519 J. Records 1. Concrete a. Slump test ASTM C143 b. compression tests of molded cylinders ASTM C31, C39 three specimens per 50 cy c. cylindrical cores (ASTM C42) 2. Steel: Welding inspection reports, check welder's certification 3. Building Official Standard Reporting Forms, as may be required 4. Other records as may be deemed necessary by the Special Inspector such as: a. concrete test cylinder reports b. changes by the design A/E C. soil density test reports d. observe any holes drilled in slabs, walls, columns without prior acceptance e. any exposed reinforcing steel exposed or tendons exposed at face of reinforced concrete member f. at end of the week special inspector shall issue a report regarding status of discrepancies found in that week or before if not fixed g. send copy of inspection reports to Architect Engineer, Owner, Contractor, and any other as requested by the Owner. --End of Section 91e 519 91_ 519 CITY OF MIAM1, FLORIDA 3 1 INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM Honorable Mayor and Members To : of the City Commission FROM : Cesar H. Odio City Manager DATE : JUL 31991 FILE : Resolution Authorizing SUBJECT : professional Special Inspection Services REFERENCES: For City Commission ENCLOSURES: Meeting of 7 / 11 / 91 It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution, with attachments, authorizing the City Manager to ..negotiate and enter into a professional services agreement, in substantially the form attached, for inspection services required during the construction of the Federal Law Enforcement Building in accordance with Chapter 553 of the Florida Statutes relating to threshold buildings; further authorizing the City Manager to execute the negotiated agreement subject to approval of the fee by the U.S. General Services Administration and the City Manager; and authorizing compensation for said services from funds available in Capital Project No. 311014 entitled "Federal Law Enforcement Building." :�•I �• �M The Department of Development and Housing Conservation recommends that the attached Resolution be adopted by the City Commission, thereby authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and enter into an agreement for professional special inspection services required during the construction of the Federal Law Enforcement Building in accordance with Chapter 553 of the Florida Statutes relating to threshold buildings. The City of Miami will commence construction of a Federal Law Enforcement Building on City -owned property located at the corner of N.E. 1st Avenue and N.E. 4th Street on July 22, 1991. The office and court facility will be comprised of 12 stories plus a basement parking level having approximately a total of 217,000 occupiable square feet. This facility will house the U.S. Attorney's Office, other U.S. Law Enforcement Agencies and courtrooms. Construction will commence on July 22, 1991 and is anticipated to be completed by November 1993. The City of Miami through its developer, Miami Capital Facilities, Inc. is currently applying /3-/ 91- 519 Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission Page 2 for permits. Our Planning, Building and Zoning Department has determined that a special inspector is required for this project to perform professional inspection services. On June 11, 1991 a letter requesting professional qualifications for special threshold inspection services was mailed to 191 individuals certified in Dade County by the Florida Board of Building Codes and Standards, Department of Community Affairs, Tallahassee, and an advertisement was placed in the Miami Review. Submissions were due Tuesday, June 18, 1991. Twenty eight (28) submissions received in response to this offering were evaluated by a Technical Review Committee. The Technical Review Committee was comprised of Juan Ordones, registered Structural Engineer in the Department of Public Works; Victor Martinez, registered Architect in the Planning, Building and Zoning Department; Arleen Weintraub, Assistant Director of the Department of Development and Housing Conservation and Housing Conservation; and Anne Whittaker, Minority/Women Affairs representative of the Department of General Services Administration. Twelve (12) of the twenty eight (28) respondents were invited to present their qualifications and be interviewed before the Committee. At the conclusion of the presentations, interviews and committee discussions, the Committee selected three firms in rank order as being most qualified to provide the required services as follows: No. 1 Jacqueline V. Pepper Associates, PA No. 2 Corzo Castella Carballo Thompson No. 3 WPL & Associates, Inc. It is requested that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate and enter into a professional services agreement for special inspection services with the No. 1 ranked firm, Jacqueline V. Pepper Associates, PA, based on the scope of services outlined in the attached agreement and listed in the special inspection plan. The appropriate compensation for these services will be subject to the approval of the U.S. General Services Administration and the City Manager. Should an acceptable agreement not be reached with the No. 1 ranked firm, it is requested that negotiations be authorized to proceed with the No. 2 ranked firm, and subsequently the No. 3 ranked firm, if necessary. Compensation for inspection services will be negotiated based on the time required by the inspector(s) at their respective hourly rates to perform services at the job site over the course of construction. Z 91- 519 Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission Page 3 Funding is available from Capital Project No. 311014 entitled "Federal Law Enforcement Building" for the purpose of development of the Federal Law Enforcement Building. The U.S. General Service Administration has reviewed and approved the form of attached professional services agreement that includes the scope of services and a special inspection plan. Attachments: Proposed Resolution Professional Services Agreement w/ Special Inspection Plan