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DEPARTMENT OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
Service Category Miscellaneous Civil Engineering 8en/icmm
Contract Type Continuing Services for Miscellaneous ` jeuta
Project (if applicable) N/A
CONSULTANT ADA Engineering, Inc.
TABLE [}FCONTENTS
ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS .... ..................... .................................... ........ -............................... ......... 4
ARTICLE2� ...................................................... ...........................................
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2.01
TERM: ................................................................................................. '....................................................
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2.02
OPTION TOEXTEND: ......................................................... -............................ ------------.5
2.03
SCOPE OFSER�m�E�---------_----------------------'-_----...
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2.04
COMPENSATION .................. ............................................. ........................ --_''...... .....................
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ARTICLE 3 --'----------------------------.6
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PERFORMANCE AND DELEGATION ...... ...................................................................... ___ ........... -'-
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REMOVAL OFUNSATISFACTORY PERSONNEL ..................................................................................
5
3.03
CONSULTANT KEY STAFF ................................................ .....................................................................
5
3.04
TIME FOR PERFORMANCE -----''_----.............
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4.01
GENERAL ............. .......................... ....... ........................... ................................................................... _0
4.02
SUB -CONSULTANT RELATIONSHIPS -.................... ....... ....... -......... .............. --........... .........
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4.03
CHANGES TO SUBCONSULTANTS ...... ........................... ............... .............................. ......................
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ARTICLE5 DEFAULT ................... ........................... -................................ ........................ ............
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GENERAL ................................ ............. ............... ............. ............. ............ .......... ....... ___ ..................
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5.a2
CONDITIONS OFDEFAULT ...... ............ ....................................................... ........................... ...........
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5.03
TIME TO CURE DEFAULT; FORCE MAJEURE.................. ............... ........... --.......... -.................
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ARTICLE6...... ...... ............ ........ ....... .......... ............. --....... �T
6.01
CITY'S RIGHT TOTERMINATE ................................................................................................................
7
0.02
RIGHT TOTERMINATE ................... ........ -......... ..................... .............................
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6.03
TERMINATION DUE TDUNDISCLOSED LOBBYIST 0R AGENT ------------------'7
ARTICLE 7 DOCUMENTS AND RECORDS ------------'------------'
7.01
OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS '...................................................... ......................................................
7
7.02
DELIVERY UPON REQUEST OR CANCELLATION .... .................. ............. ........ .................................
7
7.03
FE -USE BY CITY ........... ........ -................................................................... ......................................
7
7.D4
NONDISCLOSURE _'----'------_
7.05
MAINTENANCE OFRECORDS ................................................. ..... ....................................... ................
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ARTICLE8............................. ........................................................ '.................
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8.01
COMPANIES PROVIDING COVERAGE ................................... ........................ ......................................
8
9.02
VERIFICATION OFINSURANCE COVERAGE ............ -............ ...... ............ .....................................
8
9.03
FORMS OFCOVERAGE ...... ......................... .......................... ............................................ ........... .......
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9.03'2 Professional Liability hmsurance................. ........................................................... ... 'Q
$.03-3
Worker's Compensation Insurance ....................................................................... ........
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9.03~4 Compliance .... ...................... ...............................................................
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9.04
MODIFICA77ONS TO COVERAGE ............................... ......... .............................. .......... ........... .......
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ARTICLE10 MISCELLANEOUS .................... .............. ......... .......................................... ....................
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10.O1
AUDIT RIGHTS ......................................................... ___ ..................................................... ............... ....
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10.02
ENTIRE AGREEMENT ............. ................................................................. .......................... ........ ..........
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10.03
SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS'-..........................................................................................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED)
10.05
APPLICABLE LAW AND VENUE OF LITIGATION.................................................................................. 9
10.06
NOTICES...................................................................................................................................................
9
10.07
INTERPRETATION ..................................................................................................................................
10
10.08
JOINT PREPARATION............................................................................................................................
10
10.09
PRIORITY OF PROVISIONS...................................................................................................................
10
10.10
MEDIATION - WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL................................................................................................10
10.11
TIME........................................................................................................................................................
10
10.12
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS...................................................................................................................
10
10.12-1
Non -Discrimination ....... .................................................................... ...............................
10
10.12-2 OSHA Compliance......................................................................................................................
10
10.12-3 ADA Compliance............................................................................................................................10
10.13
NO PARTNERSHIP.................................................................................................................................
11
10.14
DISCRETION OF DIRECTOR.................................................................................................................
11
10.15
RESOLUTION OF CONTRACT DISPUTES............................................................................................11
10.16
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.............................................................................................................
11
10.17
CONTINGENCY CLAUSE........................................................................................................................11
10.18
NO THIRD -PARTY BENEFICIARY...........................................................................................................12
10.19
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION..............................................................................................................12
10.20
PROJECT ASSIGNMENTS......................................................................................................................12
ATTACHMENTA
- SCOPE OF WORK.....................................................................................................18
ARTICLEAl GENERAL........................................................................................................................
18
A1.01
WORK ORDERS......................................................................................................................................
18
A1.02
SCOPE OF SERVICES............................................................................................................................19
A1.03
NON EXCLUSIVE RIGHT........................................................................................................................
19
A1.04
PAYMENTS.............................................................................................................................................
19
ARTICLE A2 MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES ...................................................
19
SCHEDULEAl. - SUBCONSULTANTS....................................................................................................
28
SCHEDULEA2. - KEY STAFF..................................................................................................................
29
SCHEDULEA3 - RESERVED......................................................................................................................
1
ATTACHMENT
B - COMPENSATION AND PAYMENTS...........................................................................
1
ARTICLE B7 METHOD OF COMPENSATION...........................................................................................
1
B1.01
COMPENSATION LIMITS......................................................................................................................... 1
81.02
CONSULTANT NOT TO EXCEED............................................................................................................ 1
ARTICLEB2 WAGE RATES....................................................................................................................
1
82.01
FEE BASIS................................................................................................................................................ 1
B2.02
EMPLOYEES AND JOB CLASSIFICATIONS........................................................................................... 1
B2.03
MULTIPLIER..............................................................................................................................................1
B2.04
CALCULATION......................................................................................................................................... 1
B2.05
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND OVERHEAD............................................................................................... 1
B2.06
ESCALATION............................................................................................................................................1
ARTICLE B3 COMPUTATION OF FEES AND COMPENSATION................................................................
2
83.01
LUMP SUM: ............................................................................................................................................... 2
B3.02
HOURLY RATE FEES............................................................................................................................... 2
B3.03
PERCENTAGE OF CONSTRUCTION COST: ................ .......................................................................... 2
B3.04
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES.................................................................................................................. 3
B3.05
FEES FOR ADDITIVE or DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATES: ........................................................................... 3
B3.06
FEES for ADDITIONAL SERVICES...........................................................................................................
3
B3.07
PAYMENT EXCLUSIONS.........................................................................................................................
3
83.08
FEES RESULTING FROM PROJECT SUSPENSION..............................................................................
3
ARTICLE 134 PAYMENTS TO THE CONSULTANT................................................................................
3
B4.01
PAYMENTS GENERALLY........................................................................................................................
3
B4.02
FOR COMPREHENSIVE BASIC SERVICES...........................................................................................
3
B4.03
BILLING - HOURLY RATE....................................................................................................................... 3
B4.04
PAYMENT FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES & REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES ..........................................
4
B4.05
DEDUCTIONS..........................................................................................................................................
4
ARTICLE B5 REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES: ........................... ............................... .................... - ...
5
B5.01
GENERAL..................................................................................................................................................5
B5.02
REIMBURSEMENTS TO SUB-CONSULTANTS.......................................................................................
5
ARTICLE 136 COMPENSATION FOR REUSE OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS .............................
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Service Category
Contract Type
Project (if applicable)
CONSULTANT
Consultant Office Location
City Authorization
CITY OF MIAMI
DEPARTMENT OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
Miscellaneous Civil Engineering Services
Continuing Services for Miscellaneous Projects
N/A
ADA Engineering, Inc.
8550 NW 33rd Street, Suite 102, Doral, Florida 33122
Ordinance No. 12349
THIS AGREEMENT made this 7 day of in the year 2008 by and
between THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, a Municipal Corporation of the State of Florida,
hereinafter called the "CITY," and ADA ENGINEERING, INC., a for profit Corporation, of the
State of Florida, hereinafter called the "CONSULTANT."
RECITAL
A. The City issued a Request for Qualifications CRF(X) No. 06-07-019 on .lune 21,
2007 for the provision of Miscellaneous Civil Engineering Services
on a continuing basis for miscellaneous projects CServicesl and CONSULTANTs proposal
("Proposal's, in response thereto, was selected as one of the most qualified for the provision of
said Services. The RFQ and the Proposal are sometimes referred to herein, collectively, as
the Solicitation Documents, and are by this reference expressly incorporated into and made a
part of this Agreement as if set forth in full.
B. WHEREAS, the City, through action of the City Manager and/or the City
Commission, as applicable, has selected the CONSULTANT in accordance with Section
287.055, Florida Statutes, (Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act), and the applicable
provisions of the City Procurement Ordinance, to provide the professional services as
described herein.
WITNESSETH, that the CITY and the CONSULTANT, for the considerations herein set
forth, agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS
1.01 ADDITIONAL SERVICES: Any Work
defined as such in a Work Order, secured in
compliance with Florida Statutes and City Code.
1.02 ATTACHMENTS: The Attachments to this
Agreement are expressly incorporated by reference
and made a part of this Agreement as if set forth in
full.
1.03 BASE FEE: The amount of compensation
mutually agreed upon for the completion of Basic
Services.
1.04 BASIC SERVICES: Those services
designated as such in a Work Order.
1.05 CITY COMMISSION. The legislative body of
the City of Miami.
1.06 CITY MANAGER: The duty appointed chief
administrative officer of the City of Miami.
1.07 CITY OR OWNER: The City of Miami,
Florida, a Florida municipal corporation, the public
agency which is a party hereto and for which this
Agreement is to be performed. In all respects
hereunder, City's performance is pursuant to City's
position as the OWNER of the project. In the event
the City exercises its regulatory authority as a
governmental body, the exercise of such regulatory
authority and the enforcement of any rules,
regulations, codes, laws and ordinances shall be
deemed to have occurred pursuant to City's authority
as a governmental body and shall not be attributable
in any manner to City as a party to this contract. The
City of Miami shall be referred to herein as "OWNER"
or "CITY". For the purposes of this Agreement,
"CITY" without modification shall mean the CITY
MANAGER.
1.08 CONSULTANT: The individual, partnership,
corporation, association, joint venture, or any
combination thereof, of properly registered
professional architects, or engineers, which has
entered into the Agreement to provide professional
services to the CITY.
1.09 CONTRACTOR: An individual, partnership,
corporation, association, joint venture, or any
combination thereof, which has entered into a
contract with the CITY for construction of City
facilities and incidentals thereto,
1.10 DIRECTOR: The Director of the City
Department designated herein who has the authority
and responsibility for managing the specific project or
projects covered under this Agreement. Unless
otherwise specified herein or in a Work Order, for the
purpose of this Agreement, the Director is the top
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
administrator of the Department of Capital
Improvements Program or designee. The Director
may designate in writing CIP staff authorized to act
on his/her behalf.
1.11 INSPECTOR: An employee of the City or of a
consulting firm hired by the City and assigned by the
CITY to make observations of Work performed by a
Contractor.
1.12 NOTICE TO PROCEED: A written letter or
directive issued by the Director or Project Manager
notifying the CONSULTANT that a WORK ORDER
PROPOSAL has been accepted and a Work Order
approved for a Project and directing CONSULTANT
may begin work on a Project or a specific task of a
Project as contained in the approved WORK ORDER
Proposal.
1.13 PROJECT MANAGER: An employee or
representative of the CITY assigned by the Director to
manage and monitor Work to be performed under
this Agreement and the construction of a project as a
direct representative of the CITY.
1.14 PROJECT. The construction, alteration and/or
repair, and all services and incidentals thereto, of a
City facility as contemplated and budgeted by the
CITY. The PROJECT or PROJECTS shall be further
defined in the SCOPE OF SERVICES and/or Work
Order issued pursuant to this Agreement.
1.15 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: Those
services within the scope of the practice of
architecture, professional engineering, or registered
surveying and mapping, as applicable, as defined by
the laws of the State of Florida, or those performed by
any architect, professional engineer, or registered
surveyor or mapper in connection with his or her
professional employment or practice. These services
may be abbreviated herein as "architectural/
engineering services° or "professional services", as
applicable, which are within this definition.
1.16 RISK ADMINISTRATOR: The City's Risk
Management Administrator, or designee, or the
individual named by the City Manager to administer
matters relating to insurance and risk of loss for the
City.
1.17 SCOPE OF WORK. A comprehensive
description of the activities, tasks, design features,
objectives, deliverables and milestones required for
the completion of Project or an assignment with
sufficient detail to allow a reasonably accurate
estimation of resources necessary for its completion.
1.18 SUBCONSULTANT. A person or
organization of property registered professional
architects, engineers, registered surveyor or mapper,
and/or other professional specialty that has entered
into a written agreement with the CONSULTANT to
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furnish specified professional services for a Project or
task.
1.19 WAGE RATES: The effective direct expense
to CONSULTANT and/or SUB -CONSULTANT, on an
hourly rate basis, for employees in the specified
professions and job categories assigned to provide
services under this Agreement that justify and form
the basis for professional fees regardless of actual
manner of compensation.
1.20 WORK ORDER: A document internal to the
City authorizing the performance of specific
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES for a defined PROJECT
or PROJECTS.
1.21 WORK ORDER PROPOSAL: A document
prepared by the CONSULTANT, at the request of the
CITY for SERVICES to be provided by the
CONSULTANT on a specific PROJECT.
1.22 WORK or SERVICES: also known as the
Scope of Work, the task(s) identified in a Work Order.
ARTICLE 2 GENERAL CONDITIONS
2.01 TERM:
The term of this Agreement shall be for two (2)
year(s) commencing on the effective date hereof.
This specified term is intended for administrative and
budget control purposes and is not to be considered
or interpreted as a time limitation.
2.02 OPTION TO EXTEND:
The CITY, by action of the CITY MANAGER, shall
have the option to extend the term for 2 additional
period(s) of one (1) year(s) each, subject to continued
satisfactory performance as determined by the
Director, and to the availability and appropriation of
funds. City Commission authorization of this
Agreement includes delegation of authority to the
CITY MANAGER to administratively approve said
extensions provided that the compensation limits set
forth in 2.04 are not exceeded.
2.03 SCOPE OF SERVICES
CONSULTANT agrees to provide the Services as
specifically described and under the special terms
and conditions set forth in Attachment "AA hereto,
which by this reference is incorporated into and made
a part of this Agreement.
2.04 COMPENSATION
2.04-1 Compensation Limits
The amount of compensation payable by the CITY to
CONSULTANT will shall generally be a lump sum or
not to exceed fee, based on the rates and schedules
establised in Attachment B hereto, which by this
reference is incorporated into this Agreement;
provided, however, that in no event shall the amount
of compensation exceed five hundred thousand
dollars ($500,000.00) in total over the term of the
Agreement and any extension(s), unless explicitly
approved by action of the CITY COMMISSION and
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
put into effect by written amendment to this
Agreement. The City may, at its sole discretion use
other compensation methdologies.
2.04-2 Payments
Unless otherwise specifically provided in Attachment
B, payment shall be made within thirty (30) days after
receipt of CONSULTANTS invoice, which shall be
accompanied by sufficient supporting documentation
and contain sufficient detail, to allow a proper audit of
expenditures, should City require one to be
performed. If CONSULTANT is entitled to
reimbursement of travel expenses, then all bills for
travel expenses shall be submitted in accordance
with Section 112.061, Florida Statutes. Consultant
shall utilize Attcahment "C" for the submission of
invoices.
ARTICLE 3 PERFORMANCE
3.01 PERFORMANCE AND DELEGATION
The services to be performed hereunder shall be
performed by the CONSULTANTS own staff, unless
otherwise provided in this Agreement, or approved, in
writing by the CITY. Said approval shall not be
construed as constituting an agreement between the
CITY and said other person or firm.
3.02 REMOVAL OF UNSATISFACTORY
PERSONNEL
DIRECTOR or designee may make written request to
CONSULTANT for the prompt removal and
replacement of any personnel employed or retained
by the CONSULTANT, or any Sub-CONSULTANTs or
subcontractors, or any personnel of any such Sub-
CONSULTANTs or subcontractors engaged by the
CONSULTANT to provide and perform services or
Work pursuant to the requirements of this
Agreement. The CONSULTANT shall respond to
CITY within fourteen (14) calendar days of receipt of
such request with either the removal and replacement
of such personnel or written justification as to why
that may not occur. All decisions involving personnel
will be made by CONSULTANT. Such request shall
solely relate to said employees work under this
Agreement.
3.03 CONSULTANT KEY STAFF
The parties acknowledge that CONSULTANT was
selected by CITY, in part, on the basis of
qualifications of particular staff identified in
CONSULTANT's response to CITY's solicitation,
hereinafter referred to as 'Key Staff, CONSULTANT
shall ensure that Key Staff are available for Work
hereunder as long as said Key Staff is in
CONSULTANTs employ. CONSULTANT will obtain
prior written acceptance of Director or designee to
change Key Staff. CONSULTANT shall provide
Director, or designee with such information as
necessary to determine the suitability of proposed
new Key Staff. Director will act reasonably in
evaluating Key Staff qualifications. Such acceptance
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shall not constitute any responsibility or liability for the
individual's ability to perform.
3.04 TIME FOR PERFORMANCE
The CONSULTANT agrees to start all Work
hereunder upon receipt of an Notice to Proceed
issued by the DIRECTOR and to complete each
assignment, task or phase within the time stipulated
in the Notice to Proceed. Time is of the essence with
respect to performance of this Agreement.
A reasonable extension of the time for completion of
various assignments, tasks or phases may be
granted by the CITY should there be a delay on the
part of the CITY in fulfilling its obligations under this
Agreement as stated herein. Such extension of time
shall not be cause for any claim by the
CONSULTANT for extra compensation.
ARTICLE 4 SUBCONSULTANTS
4.01 GENERAL
4.01-1 A SUB -CONSULTANT, as defined in
Article 1.18 is a firmthat was identified as part of
the consulting team in the competitive selection
process by which CONSULTANT was chosen to
perform the services under this Agreement, and
as such, is identified and listed in Schedule Al
attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
4.01-2 A Specialty SUB -CONSULTANT is a
person or organization that has, with the consent
of the DIRECTOR, entered into a written
agreement with the CONSULTANT to fumish
unique and/or specialized professional services
necessary for a project or task described under
Additional Services. Such Specialty Sub -
Consultant shall be in addition to those identified
in Schedule Al.
4.02 SUB -CONSULTANT RELATIONSHIPS
4.02-1 All services provided by the
SUBCONSULTANTS shall be performed
pursuant to appropriate written agreements
between the CONSULTANT and the SUB-
CONSULTANTs, which shall contain provisions
that preserve and protect the rights of the CiTY
under this Agreement, including but not limited to
their indemnification of the City.
4.02-2 Nothing contained in this Agreement
shall create any contractual or business
relationship between the CITY and the
SUBCONSULTANTS. The CONSULTANT
acknowledges that SUBCONSULTANTS are
entirely under his direction, control, supervision,
retention and/or discharge.
4.03 CHANGES TO SUBCONSULTANTS
The CONSULTANT shall not add or modify change
any SUB -CONSULTANT listed in Schedule Al
without prior written approval by the Director or
designee, In response to a written request from the
CONSULTANT stating the reasons for any proposed
substitution.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
ARTICLE 5 DEFAULT
5.01 GENERAL
If CONSULTANT fails to comply with any term or
condition of this Agreement, or fails to perform any of
its obligations hereunder, then CONSULTANT shall
be in default. Upon the occurrence of a default
hereunder the CITY, in addition to all remedies
available to it by law, may immediately, upon written
notice to CONSULTANT, terminate this Agreement
whereupon all payments, advances, or other
compensation paid by the CITY to CONSULTANT
while CONSULTANT was in default shall be
immediately returned to the City. CONSULTANT
understands and agrees that termination of this
Agreement under this section shall not release
CONSULTANT from any obligation accruing prior to
the effective date of termination.
In the event of termination due to default, in addition
to the foregoing, CONSULTANT shall be liable to the
City for all expenses incurred by the CITY in
preparing and negotiating this Agreement, as well as
all costs and expenses incurred by the CITY in the re -
procurement of the Services, including consequential
and incidental damages. In the event of Default,
CITY may also suspend or withhold reimbursements
from CONSULTANT until such time as the actions
giving rise to default have been cured.
5.02 CONDITIONS OF DEFAULT
A finding of Default and subsequent termination for
cause may include, without limitation, any of the
following:
5.02-1 CONSULTANT fails to obtain or
maintain the insurance or bonding herein
required.
5.02-2 CONSULTANT fails to comply, in a
substantial or material sense, with any of its
duties under this Agreement, with any terms or
conditions set forth in this Agreement or in any
agreement it has with the CiTY, beyond the
specified period allowed to cure such default.
5.02-3 CONSULTANT fails to commence
the WORK within the time provided or
contemplated herein, or fails to complete the
WORK in a timely manner as required by this
Agreement and/or stated in a WORK ORDER
issued pursuant to this Agreement.
5.03 TIME TO CURE DEFAULT; FORCE
MAJEURE
CITY through the Director or designee shall provide
written notice to CONSULTANT as to a finding of
default, and CONSULTANT shall take all necessary
action to cure said default within time stipulated in
said notice, after which time the CITY may terminate
the Agreement. The CITY at its sole discretion, may
allow additional days to perform any required cure if
CONSULTANT provides written justification deemed
reasonably sufficient.
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Should any such failure on the part of CONSULTANT
be due to a condition of Force Majeure as that term is
interpreted under Florida law, then CITY may allow an
extension of time reasonably commensurate with the
cause of such failure to perform or cure.
ARTICLE 6 TERMINATION OF
AGREEMENT
6.09 CITY'S RIGHT TO TERMINATE
The CITY, including the Director or designee has the
right to terminate this Agreement for any reason or no
reason, upon ten (10) days' written notice. Upon
termination of this Agreement, all charts, sketches,
studies, drawings, and other documents, including all
electronic copies related to Work authorized under
this Agreement, whether finished or not, must be
turned over to the Director or designee . The
CONSULTANT shall be paid in accordance with
provisions of Attachment B, provided that said
documentation is turned over to Director or designee
within ten (10) business days of termination. Failure
to timely deliver the documentation shall be cause to
withhold any payments due without recourse by
CONSULTANT until all documentation is delivered to
the Director or designee .
6.01-1 CONSULTANT shall have no
recourse or remedy from a termination made by
the CITY except to retain the fees earned and
already disbursed as compensation for the
WORK that was performed in complete
compliance with the Agreement, as full and final
settlement of any claim, action, demand, cost,
charge or entitlement it may have, or will, have
against the CITY, its officials or employees.
6.02 CONSULTANT'S RIGHT TO TERMINATE
The CONSULTANT shall have the right to terminate
this agreement, in writing, following breach by the
City, if breach of contract has not been corrected
within sixty (60) days from the date of the City's
receipt of a written statement from CONSULTANT
specifying its breach of its duties under this
agreement.
6.03 TERMINATION DUE TO
UNDISCLOSED LOBBYIST OR AGENT
CONSULTANT warrants that it has not employed or
retained any company or person, other than a bona
fide employee working solely for the CONSULTANT
to solicit or secure this Agreement and that he or she
has not paid or agreed to pay any person, company,
corporation, individual, or firm, other than a bona fide
employee working solely for the CONSULTANT any
fee, commission, percentage, gift, or other
consideration contingent upon or resulting from the
award or making of this Agreement.
For the breach or violation of this provision, the City
shall have the right to terminate the agreement
without liability and, at its discretion, to deduct from
the contract price, or otherwise recover, the full
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
amount of such fee, commission, percentage, gift, or
consideration.
ARTICLE 7 DOCUMENTS AND
RECORDS
7.01 OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS'
All tracings, plans, drawings, specifications, maps,
computer files, and/or reports prepared or obtained
under this Agreement, as well as all data collected,
together with summaries and charts derived
therefrom, including all electronic digital copies wilil
be considered works made for hire and will, based on
incremental transfer wherein the above shall become
the property of the CITY upon payments made to
CONSULTANT or termination of the Agreement
without restriction or limitation on their use, and will
be made available, on request, to CiTY at any time
during the performance of such services and/or upon
completion or termination of this Agreement.
CONSULTANT shall not copyright any material and
products or patent any invention developed under this
Agreement. The CITY shall have the right to visit the
site for inspection of the work and the products of
CONSUTLANT at any time. The CONSULTANT shall
be permitted to retain copies, including reproducible
copies, solely for information and reference in
connection with the CITY's use and occupancy of the
Project
7.02 DELIVERY UPON REQUEST OR
CANCELLATION
Failure of the CONSULTANT to promptly deliver all
such documents, both hard copy and digital, to the
Director or designee within ten (10) days of
cancellation, or within ten (10) days of request by the
CITY, shall be just cause for the CITY to withhold
payment of any fees due CONSULTANT until
CONSULTANT delivers all such documents.
CONSULTANT shall have no recourse from these
requirements.
7.03 RE -USE BY CiTY
It is understood that all CONSULTANT agreements
and/or Work Orders for new work wilt include the
provision for the re -use of plans and specifications,
including construction drawings, at the CITY's sole
option, and by virtue of signing this agreement
CONSULTANT agrees to such re -use in accordance
with this provision without the necessity of further
approvals, compensation, fees or documents being
required and without recourse for such re -use. The
CONSUTLANT will not be liable for re -use by the
CiTY of pians, documents, studies, or other data for
any purpose other than that intended by the terms
and conditions of this Agreement.
7.04 NONDISCLOSURE
To the extent allowed by law, CONSULTANT agrees
not to divulge, fumish or make available to any third
person, firm or organization, without Director or
designee's prior written consent, or unless incident to
the proper performance of the CONSULTANTs
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obligations hereunder, or in the course of judicial or
legislative proceedings where such information has
been properly subpoenaed, any non-public
information concerning the services to be rendered
by CONSULTANT hereunder, and CONSULTANT
shall require all of its employees, agents, sub-
CONSULTANTs and subcontractors to comply with
the provisions of this paragraph.
7.05 MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS
CONSULTANT will keep adequate records and
supporting documentation, which concern or reflect
its services hereunder. Records subject to the
provisions of Public Record Law, Florida Statutes
Chapter 119, shall be kept in accordance with statute.
Otherwise, the records and documentation will be
retained by CONSULTANT for a minimum of three (3)
years from the date of termination of this Agreement
or the date the Project is completed, whichever is
later. CITY, or any duly authorized agents or
representatives of CITY, shall have the right to audit,
inspect, and copy all such records and
documentation as often as they deem necessary
during the period of this Agreement and during the
three (3) year period noted above; provided, however
such activity shall be conducted only during normal
business hours.
ARTICLE 8 INDEMNIFICATION
The CONSULTANT shall hold harmless, indemnify
and defend the CITY, its officials and employees
harmless from any and all claims, losses and causes
of actions which may arise out of the performance of
this Agreement as a result of any act of negligence or
negligent omission, recklessness, or intentionally
wrongful conduct of the CONSULTANT or the Sub-
CONSULTANTs. The CONSULTANT shall pay all
claims and losses of any nature whatsoever in
connection therewith and shall defend all project
related suits, in the name of the CITY when
applicable, and shall pay all costs, including without
limitation reasonable attorney's and appellate
attorney's fees, and judgments which may issue
thereon. The CONSULTANTS obligation under this
paragraph shall not be limited in any way by the
agreed upon contract price, or the CONSULTANTS
limit of, or lack of, sufficient insurance protection and
shall apply to the full extent that it is caused by the
negligence, act, omission, recklessness or intentional
wrongful conduct of the CONSULTANTS, its agents,
servants, or representatives.
ARTICLE 9 INSURANCE
The CONSULTANT shall not start Work under this
Agreement until the CONSULTANT has obtained all
insurance required hereunder and the CITY's Risk
Manager has approved such insurance.
9.01 COMPANIES PROVIDING COVERAGE
All insurance policies shall be issued by companies
authorized to do business under the laws of the State
of Florida and satisfactory to the Risk Administrator.
All companies shall have a Florida resident agent and
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
be rated at least A(X), as per A.M. Best Company's
Key Rating Guide, latest edition.
9.02 VERIFICATION OF INSURANCE
COVERAGE
The CONSULTANT shall furnish certificates of
insurance to the Risk Administrator for review and
approval prior to the execution of this Agreement. The
Certificates shall clearly indicate that the
CONSULTANT has obtained insurance of the type,
amount and classification required by these
provisions, in excess of any pending claims at the
time of contract award to the CONSULTANT.
CONSULTANT shall maintain coverage with equal or
better rating as identified herein for the term of this
contract. CONSULTANT shall provide written notice
to the City's Department of Risk Management of any
material change, cancellation and/or notice of non-
renewal of the insurance within 30 days of the
change. CONSULTANT shall furnish a copy of the
insurance policy or policies upon request of the Risk
Administrator.
CONSULTANT shall fumish copies of insurance
policies pertaining to this Agreement to RISK
ADMINISTRATOR within ten (10) days of written
request.
9.03 FORMS OF COVERAGE
9.03-1 Comprehensive General Liability and
Automobile Liability
Coverage shall have minimum limits of at least
$1,000,000 per Occurrence and $2,000,000
General Aggregate limit for bodily injury and
property damage. The certificate must include
Independent Contractors, Products and
Completed Operations, coverage for Libel,
Slander, Copyright Infringement and other
Personal and Advertising Injuries and
Contractual Liability.
Automobile coverage including owned, hired,
borrowed or non -owned autos, shall contain a
combined single limit of $1,000,000 for Bodily Injury
and Property Damage. The City of Miami shall be
named an additional insured on both of these
coverages.
9.03-2 Professional Liability Insurance
The CONSULTANT shall maintain Professional
Liability Insurance in the minimum aggregate
limit of at least $1,000,000 per claim, with a
minimum aggregate limit of at least $1,000,000
for claims filed against the consultant arising out
of services performed by the CONSULTANT, or
any person employed by the CONSULTANT in
connection with this Agreement. Coverage must
be provided for "tail" exposures for claims filed
after polices are no longer in force, but stem from
actions when the CONSULTANT was insured.
Unless specifically accepted by the Director of
Risk Management, the deductable shall not
exceed ten percent (10%). This insurance shall
be maintained for at least one year after
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completion of the construction and acceptence of
any project by this Agreement.
9.03-3 Worker's Compensation insurance
The CONSULTANT shall maintain Worker's
Compensation Insurance in compliance with
Florida Statutes, Chapter 440, as amended. The
Employers Liability should reflect limits of at
least $500,000 per accident, ' $500,000 per
disease for each employee and $500,000
disease policy limit.
9.03-4 Sub -Consultant Compliance
CONSULTANT shall ensure that all Sub-
CONSULTANTs comply with these same
insurance requirements.
9.04 MODIFICATIONS TO COVERAGE
The RISK ADMINISTRATOR or his/her authorized
designee reserves the right to require modifications,
increases, or changes in the required insurance
requirements, coverage, deductibles or other
insurance obligations by providing a thirty (30) day
written notice to the Consultant in accordance with
§10.06 herein. CONSULTANT shall comply with such
requests unless the insurance coverage is not then
readily available in the national market, and may
request additional consideration from City
accompanied by justification.
10 MISCELLANEOUS
10.01 AUDIT RiGHTS
The CITY reserves the right to audit the
CONSULTANTS accounts during the performance of
this Agreement and for three (3) years after final
payment under this Agreement. The CONSULTANT
agrees to furnish copies of any records necessary, in
the opinion of the Director, to approve any requests
for payment by the CONSULTANT.
10.02ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement, as it may be amended from time to
time, represents the entire and integrated agreement
between the CITY and the CONSULTANT and
supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or
agreements, written or oral. This Agreement may not
be amended, changed, modified, or otherwise altered
in any respect, at any time after the execution hereof,
except by a written document executed with the same
formality and equal dignity herewith. Waiver by either
party of a breach of any provision of this Agreement
shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any other
breach of any provision of this Agreement.
10.03 SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
The performance of this Agreement shall not be
transferred pledged, sold, delegated or assigned, in
whole or in part, by the CONSULTANT without the
written consent of the CITY, acting by and through its
City Commission. It is understood that a sale of the
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
majority of the stock or partnership shares of the
CONSULTANT, a merger or bulk sale, an assignment
for the benefit of creditors shall each be deemed
transactions that would constitute an assignment or
sale hereunder requiring prior City approval.
The CONSULTANT s services are unique in nature
and any transference without CITY COMMISSION
approval shall be cause for the CITY to cancel this
Agreement. The CONSULTANT shalt have no
recourse from such cancellation. The City may
require bonding, other security, certified financial
statements and tax returns from any proposed
Assignee and the execution of an Assignment/
Assumption Agreement in a form satisfactory to the
City Attorney as a condition precedent to considering
approval of an assignment.
The CONSULTANT and the CITY each binds one
another, their partners, successors, legal
representatives and authorized assigns to the other
party of this Agreement and to the partners,
successors, legal representatives and assigns of
such party in respect to all covenants of this
Agreement.
10.04TRUTH-IN-NEGOTIATION CERTIFICATE
In compliance with the CONSULTANT'S Competitive
Negotiation Act, for any Project to be compensated
under the Lump Sum method, the CONSULTANT
shall certify that wage rates and other factual unit
costs supporting the compensation are accurate,
complete, and current at the time of Notice to
Proceed. The original Project price and any addition
thereto will be adjusted to exclude any significant
sums by which the CITY determines the project price
was increased due to inaccurate, incomplete or non-
current wage rates and other factual unit costs. All
such price adjustments will be made within 1 year
following the end of the Project.
10.05 APPLICABLE LAW AND VENUE OF
LITIGATION
This agreement shall be interpreted and construed in
accordance with and governed by the laws of the
State of Florida. Any suit or action brought by any
party, concerning this agreement, or arising out of
this agreement, shall be brought in Miami -Dade
County, Florida. Each party shall bear its own
attorney's fees except in actions arising out of
CONSULTANT's duties to indemnify the City under
ARTICLE 8 where CONSULTANT shall pay the City's
reasonable attorney's fees.
10.06 NOTICES
Whenever either party desires to give notice unto the
other, such notice must be in writing, sent by
registered United States mail, return receipt
requested, addressed to the party for whom it is
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intended at the place last specified; and the place for
giving of notice shall remain such until it shall have
been changed by written notice in compliance with
the provisions of this paragraph. For the present, the
parties designate the following as the respective
places for giving of notice:
For City of Miami:
Gary Fabrikant
Assitant Director
City of Miami
Department of Capital Improvements Program
(CIP)
444 S.W. 2nd Ave., - 8" Fi
Miami, Florida 33130
With a copy to:
David Mendez
Assistant Director
Department of Capital Improvements Program
(CIP)
444 S.W. 2nd Ave., - 8'F!
Miami, Florida 33130
For Consultant:
Ivette O. Argudin
Vice President
ADA Engineering, Inc.
8550 NW 33rd Street, Suite 102
Doral, Florida 33122
10.07 INTERPRETATION
The language of this Agreement has been agreed to
by both parties to express their mutual intent and no
rule of strict construction shall be applied against
either party hereto. The headings contained in this
Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall
not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of
this Agreement. All personal pronouns used in this
Agreement shall include the other gender, and the
singular shall include the plural, and vice versa,
unless the context otherwise requires. Terms such
as "herein," "hereof," "hereunder," and "hereinafter"
refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any
particular sentence, paragraph, or section where they
appear, unless the context otherwise requires.
Whenever reference is made to a Section or Article of
this Agreement, such reference is to the Section or
Article as a whole, including all of the subsections of
such Section, unless the reference is made to a
particular subsection or subparagraph of such
Section or Article.
10.08 JOiNT PREPARATION
Preparation of this Agreement has been a joint effort
of the City AND CONSULTANT and the resulting
document shall not, solely as a matter of judicial
construction, be construed more severely against one
of the parties than any other.
10.09 PRIORITY OF PROVISIONS
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
If there is a conflict or inconsistency between any
term, statement, requirement, or provision of any
exhibit attached hereto, any document or events
referred to herein, or any document incorporated into
this Agreement by reference and a term, statement,
requirement, or provision of this Agreement, the term,
statement, requirement, or provision contained in this
Agreement shall prevail and be given effect.
10:10 MEDIATION - WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL
In an effort to engage in a cooperative effort to
resolve conflict which may arise during the course of
the design and /or construction of the subject
project(s), and/or following the completion of the
projects(s), the parties to this Agreement agree,
subject to the provisions in section 10. 15, below, that
all disputes between them shall be submitted to non-
binding mediation prior to the initiation of litigation,
unless otherwise agreed in writing by the parties. A
certified Mediator, who the parties find mutually
acceptable, will conduct any Mediation Proceedings
in Miami -Dade County, State of Florida. The parties
will split the costs of a certified mediator on a 50/50
basis. The CONSULTANT agrees to include such
similar contract provisions with all
SubCONSULTANTs and/or independent contractors
and/or CONSULTANTs retained for the project(s),
thereby providing for non-binding mediation as the
primary mechanism for dispute resolution.
In an effort to expedite the conclusion of any litigation
the parties voluntarily waive their right to jury trial or
to file permissive counterclaims in any action arising
under this Agreement.
10.11TIME
Time is of the essence in this Agreement.
10.12 COMPLIANCE WiTH LAWS
CONSULTANT shall comply with all applicable laws,
codes, ordinances, rules, regulations and resolutions
including, without limitation, the Americans with
Disabilities Act ("ADA"), as amended, and all
applicable guidelines and standards in performing its
duties, responsibilities, and obligations related to this
Agreement. The CONSULTANT represents and
warrants that there shall be no unlawful discrimination
as provided by law in connection with the
performance of this agreement.
10.12-1 Non -Discrimination
CITY warrants and represents that it does not
and will not engage in discriminatory practices
and that there shall be no discrimination in
connection with CONSULTANT's performance
under this Agreement on account of race, color,
sex, religion, age, handicap, marital status or
national origin. CONSULTANT further covenants
that no otherwise qualified individual shall, solely
by reason of his/her race, color, sex, religion,
age, handicap, marital status or national origin,
be excluded from participation in, be denied
services, or be subject to discrimination under
any provision of this Agreement.
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10.12-2 OSHA COMPLIANCE
The CONSULTANT warrants that it will comply
with all safety precautions as required by federal,
state or local laws, rules, regulations and
ordinances. The CITY reserves the right to
refuse CONSULTANT access to CITY property,
including project jobsites, if CONSULTANT
employees are not properly equipped with safety
gear in accordance with -OSHA regulations or if a
continuing pattern of non-compliance with safety
regulations is exhibited by CONSULTANT.
10.12.3 ADA COMPLIANCE
CONSULTANT shall affirmatively comply with all
applicable provisions of the Americans with
Disabilities Act ("ADA' in the course of providing
any work, labor or services funded by the City,
including Titles I & II of the ADA (regarding
nondiscrimination on the basis of disability) and
all applicable regulations, guidelines and
standards. Additionally -the CONSULTANT shall
take affirmative steps to -insure nondiscrimination
in employment of disabled persons.
10.13 NO PARTNERSHIP
CONSULTANT is an independent contractor. This
Agreement does not create a joint venture,
partnership or other business enterprise between the
parties. The CONSULTANT has no authority to bind
the City to any promise, debt, default, or undertaking
of the CONSULTANT.
10.14 DISCRETION OF DIRECTOR
Any matter not expressly provided for herein dealing
with the CITY or decisions of the CITY shall be within
the exercise of the reasonable professional discretion
of the Director or the Director's authorized designee.
10.15 RESOLUTION OF CONTRACT
DISPUTES:
CONSULTANT understands and agrees that all
disputes between it and the City based upon an
alleged violation of the terms of this Agreement by
the City shall be submitted for resolution in the
following manner.
The initial step shall be for the CONSULTANT to
notify the Project Manager in writing of the dispute
and submit a copy to the City of Miami personnel
identified in Article 10.06, Notices.
Should the Consultant and the Project Manager fail to
resolve the dispute the CONSULTANT shall submit
their dispute in writing, with all supporting
documentation, to the Assistant Director -Contract, as
identified in Article 10.06, Notices. Upon receipt of
said notification the Assistant Director -Contracts shall
reveiw the issues relative to the dispute and issue a
written finding.
Should the Consultant and the Assistant Director -
Contracts fail to resolve the dispute the
CONSULTANT shall submit their dispute in writing
within five calendar days of the issuance of the
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
written finding to the Director., Failure to submit such
appeal of the written finding within the stipulated
timeframe shall constitute acceptance of the finding
by the CONSULTANT. Upon receipt of said
notification the Director shall reveiw the issues
relative to the dispute and issue a written finding.
CONSULTANT must submit any further appeal in
writing within within five calendar days to the City
Manager. Failure to submit such appeal of the written
finding within the stipulated timeframe shall constitute
acceptance of the finding by the CONSULTANT.
Appeal to the the City Manager for his/her resolution,
is requird prior to CONSULTANT being entitled to
seek judicial relief in connection therewith. Should the
amount of compensation hereunder exceed
$500,000, the City Manager's decision shall be
approved or disapproved by the City Commission.
CONSULTANT shall not be entitled to seek judicial
relief unless:
(i) it has first received City Manager's written
decision, approved by the City Commission
if applicable, or
(ii) a period of sixty (60) days has expired after
submitting to the City Manager a detailed
statement of the dispute, accompanied by all
supporting documentation, or a period of
(90) days has expired where City Manager's
decision is subject to City Commission
approval; or
(iii) City has waived compliance with the
procedure set forth in this section by written
instrument(s) signed by the City Manager.
10.16 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR:
CONSULTANT has been procured and is being
engaged to provide services to the City as an
independent contractor, and not as an agent or
employee of the City. Accordingly, cONSULTANT
shall not attain, nor be entitled to, any rights or
benefits under the Civil Service or Pension
Ordinances of the City, nor any rights generally
afforded classified or unclassified employees.
CONSULTANT further understands that Florida
Workers' Compensation benefits available to
employees of the City are not available to
CONSULTANT, and agrees to provide workers'
compensation insurance for any employee or agent
of CONSULTANT rendering services to the City
under this Agreement.
10.17 CONTINGENCY CLAUSE
Funding for this Agreement is contingent on the
availability of funds and continued authorization for
program activities and the Agreement is subject to
amendment or termination due to lack of funds,
reduction of funds and/or change in regulations, upon
thirty (30) days notice.
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10.18 NO THIRD -PARTY BENEFICIARY
No persons other than the Consultant and the City on
behalf of the Trust (and their successors and assigns)
shall have any rights whatsoever under this
Agreement.
10.19 PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Consultant is hereby advised that during the
performance of Work under this Agreement, upon
completion of the Project and/or at any other time
deemed appropriate by the City a performance
evaluation report may be completed by the Trust or
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
the City. The performance evaluations will be kept in
City files for use on future solicitations.
10.20 PROJECT ASSIGNMENTS
The Director or designee shall award projects utilizing
a work order process. CONSULTANT shall be
requested to submitt a work order proposal ,
Attachment "D°, that shall be subject to review,
negotiation, and approval by the Director or designee.
Upon approval of a work order, the Director or
designee will issue a Notice -to -Proceed.
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
IN WITNESS.YVHEREOF'U artles have executed the Agreement the day and year
here written: the —1 •1V) day of4ef-3) Unr�_ 2008.
WITNESS/ATTEST
CONSULTANT, ADA Engineering, Inc. a For
profit Corporation of the State of Florida
AI r z
Signature
L AM
Print Name, Title t vette O. Argudin, Vice President, ADA Engineering, Inc.
ATTEST:
CONSULTANT Secretary
(Affirm CONSULTANT Seal, if available)
ATTEST: CITY 01
State of
A
J it,
Priscilla Thompso6, City 'Clerk edro
APPROVED AS T
,REQUIREMENT
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(Corporate Seal)
municipal corporation of the
, City Manager
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM AND
LeAnn le
Brehm, Director
Risk Management Department
it
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
CORPORATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, A.D.A. Engineering, Inc. desires to enter into an agreement with the
City of Miami for the purpose of performing the work described in the contract to which
this resolution is attached; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors at a duly held corporate meeting has
considered the matter in accordance with the By -Laws of the corporation;
Now, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS that the Vice President ,
(type title of office)
Ivette O. Argudin , is hereby authorized
(type name of officer)
and instructed to enter into a contract, in the name and on behalf of this corporation,
with the City of Miami upon the terms contained in the proposed contract to which this
resolution is attached and to execute the corresponding performance bond.
DATED this 9{" day of January J20 08
Corporate Sec ary
(Corporate Seal)
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PROFESSIONAL. SERVICES AGREEMENT
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY
(IF CORPORATION)
I HEREBY CERTIFY that at a meeting of the Board of Directors of
A.D.A. Engineering, Inc. , a corporation organized and existing under
the laws of the State of Florida , held on the 9th day of January 2008 a
resolution was duly passed and adopted authorizing (Name) Ivette 0. Arqudin as
(Title) Vice President of the corporation to execute agreements on behalf of the
corporation and providing that his/her execution thereof, attested by the secretary of the
corporation, shall be the official act and deed of the corporation.
I further certify that said resolution remains in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 9t" , day of Janua ,
2008 .
Secrefiary:'.
Print: Ivette 0. Ar uc�din
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY
(IF PARTNERSHIP)
I HEREBY CERTIFY that at a meeting of the Board of Directors of
A.D.A. Engineering, Inc. , a partnership organized and existing under
the laws of the State of Florida, held on the day of , a
resolution was duly passed and adopted authorizing (Name) . Ivette 0. Arqudin as
(Title) Vice President of the partnership to execute agreements on behalf of the
partnership and provides that his/her execution thereof, attested by a partner, shall- be
the official act and deed of the partnership.
I further certify that said partnership agreement remains in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this , day of ,
20
Partner:
Print:
Names and addresses ofpartners:
Name I Street Address city State Zip
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY
(IF JOINT VENTURE)
Joint ventures must submit a joint venture agreement indicating that the person
signing this bid is authorized to sign documents on behalf of the joint venture. If there is
no joint venture agreement each member of the joint venture must sign the bid ad
submit the appropriate Certificate of Authority (corporate, partnership, or individual).
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY
(IF INDIVIDUAL)
I HEREBY CERTIFY that, I (Name) individually and doing
business as (d/b/a/} (If Applicable) have
executed and am bound by the terms of the Agreement to which attestation is attached.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this , day of , 20_
Signed:
Print:
NOTARIZATION
STATE OF FLORIDA
) SS:
COUNTY OF Miami Dade }
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 91h day of
January , 20 08 , by Ivette O. Amudin , who is personally
known to me or who as produced as identification and who
(did/ did not) take an oath.
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SIGNATURE OF NOTARY PUBLIC
STATE OF FLORIDA
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
ATTACHMENT A - SCOPE OF WORK
ARTICLE Al GENERAL
Miscellaneous Civil Engineering Services shall include, but are not limited to:
> complete planning and design services,
> programming
> preliminary site evaluations and feasibility analysis
> roadway analysis
➢ drainage and surface water analysis
> stormwater manangement
> surveying,
> geotechnical,
> feasibility studies,
> options evaluations
> NDPES ennitting,
> public meetings and community outreach, ,
> cost estimates, and opinions of probable construction cost, ,
> review of Work prepared by Sub -Consultants and other consultants,
> field investigations and observations,
> construction contract administration, and
> other related I Services as needed to complete the Work on awarded Projects.
Consultant shall provide comprehensive Civil Engineering services for the Project for which Consultant
was selected in accordance with Section 287.055 Florida Statutes, as amended, Consultants'
Competitive Negotiations Act (CCNA).
A1.01 WORK ORDERS
A1.01-1 Selection for Work Order Assignment
Selection of CONSULTANT for individual Work assignments will be made as follows:
`r DIRECTOR or designee will identify consultants currently under contract for a particular
assignment based on their qualifications and experience relative to the subject Work assignment,
and may consider other factors such as current and/or previous City Work Order assignments
> Should negotiations fail, the DIRECTOR will request a Work Order Proposal from another firm,
until an agreement can be reached
> Following successful negotiations, the DIRECTOR will issue a Notice to Proceed to CONSULTANT
for the Work
A1.01-2 Procedure
When a specific Project has been determined, the Director or authorized designee, will request, in writing a
WORK ORDER PROPOSAL from the CONSULTANT based on the proposed SCOPE OF WORK provided
to the Consultant in writing by the Director or designee. The CONSULTANT and Director or designee, and
others if appropriate, may have preliminary meetings, if warranted, to further define the SCOPE OF WORK
and to resolve any questions regarding the proposed Project. The CONSULTANT shall then prepare a
WORK ORDER PROPOSAL for the required PROFESSIONAL SERVICES following the format provided to
the CONSULTANT by the CITY, indicating the proposed scope of services, time of performance, staffing,
proposed fees, SUB-CONSULTANTs, deliverable items and/or documents.
The DIRECTOR or designee may accept the WORK ORDER PROPOSAL as submitted, reject the WORK
ORDER PROPOSAL, or negotiate revisions to the WORK ORDER PROPOSAL. Upon successful
conclusion of negotiations the CONSULTANT may be required to submit a revised and final WORK
ORDER PROPOSAL. If negotiations cannot be successfully completed, the Director or designee may
terminate negotiations and may request a Work Order Proposal from another consultant under contract with
the CITYY, or secure such services through other means available to the CITY under law.
Upon acceptance of a WORK ORDER PROPOSAL CiP will prepare a Work Order that will be reviewed by
CIP staff and the DIRECTOR or designee. Upn approval of the WORK ORDER CIP will issue a Notice to
Proceed.
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
A1.02 SCOPE OF SERVICES
The CONSULTANT agrees to provide comprehensive civil engineering services in accordance with all applicable law
and building and endrommnmental regulations, including the Florida Building Code and the City of Miami, Florida,
Code of Ordinances, and as set forth in this Agreement and further enumerated in an approved WORK ORDER
PROPOSAL. CONSULTANT may be required to perform all or some of the services presented in this Agreement,
depending on the needs of the CRY for a particular Project. CONSULTANT shall furnish, as Basic Services,
comprehensive professional services for the Projects including, but not limited to those describes in Section Al,
General above.
A1.03 NON EXCLUSIVE RIGHT
it is understood that the Notice to Proceed will be issued under this Agreement at the sole discretion of the City
Manager or Director and that the CONSULTANT has no expectation, entitlement, right to or privilege to receive a
Work Order and Notice to Proceed for any project or task. The CITY reserves at all times the right to perform any
and all Professional Services in-house, or with other private professional architects or engineers as provided by
Section 287.055, Florida Statutes, as amended, (Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act) or to discontinue or
withdraw any or all projects or tasks or to exercise every other choice allowed by law.
This Agreement does not confer on the CONSULTANT any particular, exclusive or special rights to any Work
required by the CITY. Outside of this Agreement, the CONSULTANT may submit proposals and/or qualifications for
any professional services which the CONSULTANT is qualified to perform in response to any public solicitation
issued by CITY.
A1.04 PAYMENTS
The CITY will pay the CONSULTANT a separate stipulated amount for each awarded Project, in accordance with
provisions and limitations of Attachment B. No payment will be made for the CONSULTANTs time or services in
connection with the preparation of a WORK ORDER PROPOSAL or for any Work done in the absence of a Notice to
Proceed.
ARTICLE A2 MISCELLANEOUS CiVILENGINEERING SERVICES
WORK in this category may include any or all of the services described below.
ARTICLE A2.01 BASIC SERVICES
CONSULTANT agrees to provide complete Civil Engineering services as set forth in the tasks enumerated
hereinafter, in accordance with the Florida Building Code, latest edition, all federal, state, county and CITY, Florida,
Laws, Codes and Ordinances. CONSULTANT shall maintain an adequate staff of qualified personnel on the Work at
all times to ensure its performance as specified in the Agreement.
CONSULTANT shall submit one (1) electronic set of all documents and seven (7) copies of documents required
under Article A2, without additional charge, for review and approval by CITY. CONSULTANT shall not proceed with
the next task of the WORK until the documents have been approved, in writing, by CITY, and an Authorization to
Proceed with the next task has been issued by CITY.
These services, hereinafter referred to as "Basic Services" are summarized as a task list in Attachment A2.
A2.01 DEVELOPMENT OF OBJECTIVES
A2.01.1
Consultant shall confer with representatives of CITY, the PROJECT MANAGER, and other jurisdictional
agencies to develop several options for how the various elements of the PROJECT will be designed and
constructed.
A2.01-2
Consultant shall, utilizing a compilation of available documentation, confer with representatives of CITY, the
PROJECT MANAGER, and other jurisdictional agencies in order to comprehensively identify aspects of the
completed facility program that may require further refinement to attain the requisite detail of design
development required to begin the creation of construction documents. For clarity of scope, the items that need
further development will be called Conceptuals and the remaining items will be called Designs.
A2.01-3
CONSULTANT shall prepare written descriptions of the various options and shall participate in presentations to
multiple groups explaining alternative options, Sufficient detail shall be provided to support the presentation
materials.
A2.01.4
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Consultant shall hire the appropriate sub -contractor to provide Civil Engineering support services which are not
in-house. Field surveys shall include the location of all site structures including all utility structures and facilities.
Consultant shall also engage a soil testing firm to perform soil borings and other tests required for new
construction work. The extent to which this Work will be needed shall be based on the surveying and soil
borings performed previously by the City. Cost of the surveyor and soil engineering firm shall be billed as
reimbursable expenses.
A2.02 SCHWATic DESIGN
A2.02-1 Design Concept and Schematics Report
CONSULTANT shall prepare and present, in writing and at an oral presentation if requested, for approval by
City, a Design Concept and Schematics Report, comprising Schematic Design Studies, including an
identification of any special requirement affecting the Project, a Statement of Probable Construction Cost,
Project Development Schedule and review of Constructability Review reports.
1. Schematic Design Studies consist of site plan(s), floor plans (where applicable), elevations, sections, and
all other elements required by CITY or PROJECT MANAGER to show the scale and relationship of the
components and design concepts of the whole. The floor plans may be single -line diagrams. A simple
perspective rendering or sketch, model or photograph thereof may be provided to further show the design
concept.
2. A Statement of Probable Construction Cost, prepared in Construction Standard Index (CSI) format, to
include a summary of the estimated project cost and an evaluation of funding allocation. Such summary
shall be in sufficient detail to identify the costs of each element and include a breakdown of the fees,
general conditions and construction contingency. Such evaluation shall comprise a brief description of the
basis for estimated costs per each element and similar project unit costs. Costs shall be adjusted to the
projected bid date. Recommendations for reducing the scope of the Project in order to bring the estimated
costs within allocated funds, in the event that the statement of Probable Construction Costs exceeds
allocated funds, the CONSULTANT shall update its documentation, at no additional cost to the CITY, to
reflect this reduced scope. Any "Statement of Probable Construction Costs" prepared by CONSULTANT
represents a reasonable estimate of cost in CONSULTANT's best judgment as a professional familiar with
the local construction industry.
3. The Project Development Schedule shall show the proposed completion date of each task of the PROJECT
through design, bidding, and post design services.
Constructability Review reports shall be conducted by the CITY andlor its consultants at design stages
deemed necessary by the PROJECT MANAGER. CONSULTANT shall provide five additional deliverable
plan sets for distribution, by CITY, to others for this purpose. There shall be an established deadline for
review report submission back to CITY. CONSULTANT shall provide written responses to all comments
within two weeks and shalt maintain files of all related review reports and response reports. if necessary,
CITY may coordinate Constructability Review meetings with some or all of the reviewers with
CONSULTANT present to discuss specific issues. In addition to the Constructability Review process
mentioned above, CITY reserves the right to conduct a Peer Review of the project documents at any design
stage. Cost of such a Peer Review would be borne by CITY. Any findings as a result of said Peer Review
would be addressed by CONSULTANT, and if requested by CITY, would be incorporated into the design
documents, at no additional cost to CITY and no extension of time to the schedule.
A2.03 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
From the approved Schematic Design documents, CONSULTANT shall prepare and present in writing, and at
oral presentations, if requested, for approval by CITY, separate Design Development Documents, updated
Project Development Schedules, updated Statements of Probable Construction Costs and a review of
Constructability Review reports.
4. The Design Development Documents shall consist of drawings (site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections),
outline specifications, and other documents.
2. Design Development consists of continued development and expansion of architectural and/or civil
Schematic Design Documents to establish the final scope, relationships, forms, size, and appearance of
each element through:
2.1 Plan sections and elevations
2.2 Typical construction details
2.3 Final materials selection
2A Construction phasing plan
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3. The updated Development Schedules shall show the proposed completion dates of each milestone of each
PROJECT through design, bidding, construction and proposed date of occupancy. Consultant will also detail
all long lead procurement items and architecturally significant equipment that will need to be purchased
prior to the completion of Construction Documents.
4. Provide updated Statements of Probable Construction Cost. If either statement of Probable Construction
Cost exceeds allocated funds, CONSULTANT shall prepare recommendations for reducing the scope of
that particular Project in order to bring the estimated costs within allocated funds. CONSULTANT shall
update its documentation, at no additional cost to the City, to reflect this reduced scope.
5. ConstructabBity Review reports.
A2.04 CONSTRUCTION DocuMENT3
From the approved Design Development Documents, CONSULTANT shall prepare for written approval by CITY,
Final Construction Documents setting forth all design drawings and specifications needed to comprise a fully
biddable, permittable, constructible PROJECT.
CONSULTANT shall produce 30%, 60%, 90% and Final Construction Documents for review and approval by
CITY, which shall include the following:
1. A Drawing Cover Sheet listing an index of all number of drawings by each discipline. Drawings not included
in the 30%, 60%, 90% and Final review shall be noted. CONSULTANT shall attach an index of all
anticipated drawing sheets necessary to fully define the PROJECT.
2. The updated Project Development Schedule to include an outline of major construction milestone activities
and the recommended construction duration period in calendar days.
1 An updated Statement of Probable Construction Cost in CSl format.
4. CONSULTANT may also be authorized to include in the Construction Documents approved additive and/or
deductive alternate bid items, to permit CITY to award a construction contract within the limit of the
budgeted amount.
5. A PROJECT Specifications index and PROJECT specifications with at least 30%, 60%, 90% and Final of
the Specifications completed.
6. Consultant shall include, and will be paid for, CITY requested alternates outside of the established
PROJECT scope or that are not constructed due to a lack of funds. No fee will be paid by CITY in
connection with alternates required by the failure of CONSULTANT to design the PROJECT within the fixed
limit of construction cost.
7. CONSULTANT shall provide an index of all submittals required by the Contractor that clearly identifies
submittals for which the Contractor shall be responsible for design.
8. CONSULTANT shall submit any special terms and conditions separate from the technical specifications.
9. CONSULTANT shall not proceed with further construction document development until approval of the 30%
documents is received in writing from CITY. Approval by CITY shall be for progress only and does not
relieve CONSULTANT of its responsibilities and liabilities relative to code compliance and to other
covenants contained in this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall resolve all questions indicated on the
documents and make all changes to the documents necessary in response to the review commentary. The
30% Documents review (check) set shall be returned to CITY upon submission of 60% complete
Construction Documents and CONSULTANT shall provide an appropriate response to all review comments
noted on these previously submitted documents.
A2.04-1 Maximum Cost Limit
Prior to authorizing the CONSULTANT to proceed with preparation of Construction Document Development, the
CITY may establish and communicate to the CONSULTANT a maximum sum for the cost of construction of the
Project ("Maximum Cost Limit"). If the CITY has not advertised for bids within ninety (90) days after the
CONSULTANT submits the Final Design to the CITY, the estimate of the cost of construction shall be adjusted
by CONSULTANT. Notwithstanding anything above to the contrary, the CITY may require the CONSULTANT to
revise and modify Construction Documents and assist in the re -bidding of the Work at no additional cost or fee
to the CITY if all responsive and responsible bids received exceed the Maximum Cost Limit.
A2.04.2 Dry Run Permitting
The CONSULTANT shall file and follow-up for building permits at the earliest practicable time during the
performance of the WORK, the necessary portions of the Construction Documents for approval by City, County,
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State and/or Federal authorities having jurisdiction over the PROJECT by law or contract with the CITY, and
shall assist in obtaining any such applicable certifications of permit approval by such authorities prior to approval
by the Department of the final Set and printing of the Construction Documents. The CONSULTANT shall
promptly, at any time during the performance of the WORK hereunder, advise the CITY of any substantial
increases in costs set forth in the Statement of Probable Construction Cost that in the opinion of the
CONSULTANT is caused by the requirement(s) of such
A2.05 BIDDING AND AwARD OF CONTRACT
A2.05-1 Bid Documents Approvals and Printing
Upon obtaining all necessary approvals of the Construction Documents, from authorities having jurisdiction,
acceptance by the CITY of the 100% Construction Documents and latest Statement of Probable Construction
Cost, the CONSULTANT shall assist the CITY in obtaining bids, preparing and awarding the construction
contract. The CITY, for bidding purposes, will have the bid documents printed, or, at its own discretion, may
authorize such printing as a reimbursable service to the CONSULTANT.
A2.05-2 Issuance of Bid Documents, Addenda and Bid Opening
1, The CiTY shall issue the Bid Documents to prospective bidders and keep a complete list of bidders
2. The CONSULTANT shall assist the CITY in the preparation of responses to questions if any are required
during the bidding period. All addendum or clarifications, or responses shall be issued by the CiTY.
3. The CONSULTANT shall prepare revised plans, if any are required, for the CiTY to issue to all prospective
bidders.
4. The CITY will schedule a "Pre -Bid Meeting" on an as needed basis, for the Project. The CONSULTANT
shall attend all any pre-bid meeting(s) and require attendance of SUB -CONSULTANTS at such meetings.
5. The CONSULTANT will be present at the bid opening, if requested by the CITY,
A2.05.3 Bid Evaluation and Award
The CONSULTANT shall assist the CITY in evaluation of bids, determining the responsiveness of bids and the
preparation of documents for award of a contract. if the lowest responsive Base Bid received exceeds the Total
Ailocated Funds for Construction, the CiTY may:
1. Approve an increase in the Project cost and award a contract;
2. Reject all bids and re-bld the PROJECT within a reasonable time with no change in the PROJECT, or
additional compensation to the CONSULTANT;
3. Direct the CONSULTANT to revise the scope and/or quality of construction, and rebid the PROJECT. The
CONSULTANT shall, without additional compensation, modify the Construction Documents as necessary to
bring the Probable Construction Cost based on such revisions within the Total Authorized Construction
Budget. The CITY may exercise such option where the bid price exceeds 10% of the Fixed Construction
Budget provided to the CONSULTANT and as may be modified by the CITY and the CONSULTANT prior to
soliciting bids.
4. Suspend, cancel or abandon the PROJECT.
NOTE: Under item 3 above the CONSULTANT shall, without additional compensation, modify the Construction
Documents as necessary to bring the Probable Construction Cost within the budgeted amount, provided that the
Project is bid within 120 days of completion of the final cost estimate.
A2.06 ADMINISTRATION OF THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
A2.06-1
The Construction Phase will begin with the award of the construction contract and will end when the
CONSULTANT has provided to the CITY all post construction documents, including Contractor As -Built
drawings, CONSULTANTs record drawings, warrantees, guarantees, operational manuals, and Certificate(s) of
Occupancy have been delivered to the CiTY and the CITY approves the final payment to the CONSULTANT.
During this period, the CONSULTANT shall provide administration of the construction contract as provided by
this Agreement, and as provided by law.
A2.06-2
The CONSULTANT, as the representative of the CITY during the Construction Phase, shall advise and consult
with the CITY and shall have the authority to act on behalf of the CITY to the extent provided in the General
Conditions and the Supplementary Conditions of the construction contract and their Agreement with the CITY.
A2.06-3
The CONSULTANT and respective SUB -CONSULTANTS shall visit the site to conduct field observations, at a
minimum on a weekly basis, and at all key construction events; to. ascertain the progress of the PROJECT and
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shall visit the site as appropriate to conduct field inspections to ascertain the progress of the PROJECT and
determine, in general, if the work is proceeding in accordance with the Contract Documents. The CONSULTANT
shall provide any site visits necessary for certification if required by the authorities having jurisdiction. Threshold
inspections shall be provided by the Consultant. The CONSULTANT shall report on the progress the WORK,
including any defects and deficiencies that may be observed in the work. The CONSULTANT will not be
required to make extensive inspections or provide continuous daily on-site inspections to check the quality or
quantity of the work unless otherwise set forth in this Work Order Proposal. The CONSULTANT will be
responsible for writing minutes of all meetings and field inspections report it is asked to attend, as well as the
distribution of the minutes. CONSULTANT and will not be held responsible for construction means, methods,
techniques, sequences, or procedures, or for safety precautions and programs in connection with the work. The
CONSULTANT will not be held responsible for the Contractor's or subcontractors', or any of their agents' or
employees' failure to perform the work in accordance with the contract unless such failure of performance
results from the CONSULTANT s acts or omissions.
A2.06-4
The CONSULTANT shall furnish the CITY with a written report of all observations of the work made by
CONSULTANT. The CONSULTANT shall also note the general status and progress of the WORK, on forms
furnished by the CITY, and submit them in a timely manner. The CONSULTANT shall ascertain that the WORK
is acceptable to the CITY. CONSULTANT shall assist the CiTY in ensuring that the Contractor is making timely,
accurate, and complete notations on the "as -built" drawings. Copies of the field reports shall be attached to the
monthly payment request for construction administration services. The CONSULTANT's failure to provide written
reports of all site visits or minutes of meeting shall result in the rejection of payment requests and may result In
a proportional reduction in Construction Administration fees paid to the CONSULTANT.
A2.t16-6
i. Based on observations at the site and consultation with the CITY, the CONSULTANT shall determine
the amount due the Contractor based on the pay for performance milestones and shall recommend
approval of such amount as appropriate. This recommendation shall constitute a representation by the
CONSULTANT to the CITY that, to the best of the CONSULTANT s knowledge, information and belief,
the work has progressed to the point indicated and that, the quality of the work is in accordance with
the contract and the Contractor is entitled to amount stated on the requisition subject to: a detailed
evaluation of the Work for conformance with the contract upon substantial completion;
2. The results of any subsequent tests required by the contract;
3. Minor deviations from the contract correctable prior to completion;
4. Any specific qualifications stated in the payment certificate and further that the Contractor is entitled to
payment in the amount agreed upon at a requisition site meeting or as stated on the requisition.
Prior to recommending payment to the Contractor, the CONSULTANT will prepare a written statement to the
CITY on the status of the WORK relative to the Construction Schedule, which shall be attached to the
Contractor's Requisition. Such statement shall be prepared immediately following the requisition field meeting
and shall not be cause for delay in timely payment to the Contractor. By recommending approval of a Payment
Certificate, the CONSULTANT shall not be deemed to represent that the CONSULTANT has made any
examination to ascertain how and for what purpose the Contractor has used money paid on account of the
Construction Contract Sum.
A2.06-6
The CONSULTANT shall be the interpreter of the requirements of the Contract Documents and the Judge of the
performance thereunder. The Consultant shall render interpretations necessary for the proper execution or
progress of the Work upon written request of either the CITY or the Contractor, and shall render written
decisions, within maximum of ten (10) calendar days, on all claims, disputes and other matters in question
between the CITY and the Contractor relating to the execution or progress of the Work. Interpretations and
decisions of the Consultant shall be consistent with the intent of and reasonably inferable from, the Contract
Documents and shall be in written or graphic form.
A2.06-7
The CONSULTANT shall have the authority to recommend rejection of Work, which does not conform to the
Contract Documents. Whenever, in his/her reasonable opinion, the CONSULTANT considers it necessary or
advisable to insure compliance with the Contract Documents, the CONSULTANT will have the authority to
recommend special inspection or testing of any Work deemed to be not in accordance with the Contract,
whether or not such Work has been fabricated andlor delivered to the PROJECT, or installed and completed.
A2.06-8
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The CONSULTANT shall promptly review and approve, reject or take action on shop drawings, samples, RFIs
and other submissions of the Contractor. Changes or substitutions to the Contract Documents shall not be
authorized without concurrence of the CITY'S PROJECT MANAGER and/or Director of Capital Improvements.
The CONSULTANT shall have a maximum of ten (10) calendar days form receipt of shop drawings, samples,
RFI's or other submittals by the Contractor, to return the shop drawings or submittals to the Contractor with
comments indicating either approval or disapproval. CONSULTANT shall provide the Contractor with a detailed
written explanation as to the basis for rejection.
A2.06-9
The CONSULTANT shall initiate and prepare required documentation for changes as required by the
Consultants own observations or as requested by the CITY, and shall review and recommend action on
proposed changes. Where the Contractor submits a request for Change Order or Change Proposal request, the
CONSULTANT shall, within ten (10) calendar days, review and submit to the CITY, his/her recommendation or
proposed action along with an analysis andlor study supporting such recommendation.
A2.06-10
The CONSULTANT shall examine the WORK upon receipt of the Contractor's request for substantial completion
inspection of the PROJECT and shall, prior to occupancy by the CITY, recommend execution of a "Certificate of
Acceptance for Substantial Completion after first ascertaining that the PROJECT is substantially complete in
accordance with the contract requirements. The CONSULTANT shall in conjunction with representatives of the
CITY and the Contractor prepare a punch list of any defects and discrepancies in the Work required to be
corrected by the Contractor in accordance with Florida Statute 218.735. Upon satisfactory completion of the
punch list the CONSULTANT shall recommend execution of a "Certificate of Final Acceptance" and final
payment to the Contractor. The CONSULTANT shall obtain from the Contractor upon satisfactory completion of
all items on the punch list all necessary closeout documentation from the Contractor, including but not limited to
all guarantees, operating and maintenance manuals for equipment, releases of liens/claims and such other
documents and certificates as may be required by applicable codes, law, and the contract, and deliver them to
the CITY before final acceptance shall be issued to the Contractor.
A2.06-11
The CONSULTANT shall monitor and provide assistance in obtaining the Contractor's compliance with its
contract relative to 1) initial instruction of CITY's personnel in the operation and maintenance of any equipment
or system, 2) initial start-up and testing, adjusting and balancing of equipment and systems and 3) final clean-up
of the Project to assure a smooth transition from construction to occupancy by the CITY.
A2.06-12
The CONSULTANT shall furnish to the CITY the original documents, including drawings, revised to "as -built"
conditions based on information furnished by the Contractor; survey, and specific condition. In preparing the
"as -built" documents the CONSULTANT shaft rely on the accuracy of the information provided by the Contractor,
including the Contractor's record drawings. Any certification required under this Agreement including the
contents of "as -built" documents are conditioned upon the accuracy of the information and documents provided
by the construction contractor. Transfer of changes made by "Change Authorization", "Change Order", "Request
for Information", substitution approvals, or other clarifications will be the CONSULTANT"s responsibility to
incorporate into the "as -built" and record documents. Changes .made in the field to suit field conditions, or
otherwise made by the Contractor for its convenience shall be marked by the Contractor on the "Field Record
Set' and transferred to the original contract documents by the CONSULTANT. The original documents as well
as the "Field Record Set" shall become the property of the CITY. A reproducible set of all other final documents
will be famished to the City free of charge by the CONSULTANT.
A2.06-13
The CONSULTANT shall furnish to the CITY one complete set of "As -built Drawings", in Auto CADD Version
2000 or such other format acceptable to the CITY.
A2.06-14
The CONSULTANT shall furnish to the CITY, if applicable, a simplified site plan and floor plan(s) reflecting "as -
built" conditions with graphic scale and north arrow. Plans must show room names, room numbers, overall
dimensions, square footage of each floor and all fonts used in the drawings. Two sets of drawings shall be
furnished on 24" x 36" sheets and one electronic copy.
A2.06-15
The CONSULTANT shall assist the CITY in the completion of the Contractor's performance evaluation during
construction work and upon final completion of the PROJECT.
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ARTICLE A3 ADDITIONAL SERVICES
A3.01 GENERAL
Services categorized below as "Additional Services" may be specified and authorized by CITY and are normally
considered to be beyond the scope of the Basic Services. Additional Services shall either be identified in a WORK
ORDER PROPOSAL or shall be authorized by prior written approval of the DIRECTOR and will be compensated for
as provided in Attachment B, Section B3.06.
A3.02 EXAMPLES
Except as may be specified in Schedule A herein, Additional Services may include, but are not limited to the
following:
A3.02-1
Appraisals: Investigation and creation of detailed appraisals and valuations of existing facilities, and surveys or
inventories in connection with construction performed by CITY.
A3.02-2
Specialty Design: Any additional special professional services not included in the SCOPE OF WORK.
A3.02-3
Extended Testing & Training: Extended assistance beyond that provided under Basic Services for the initial
start-up, testing, adjusting and balancing of any equipment or system; extended training of CITY's personnel in
operation and maintenance of equipment and systems, and consultation during such training; and preparation of
operating and maintenance manuals, other than those provided by the Contractor, subcontractor, or equipment
manufacturer. Provide Commissioning Services as part of systems start-up.
A3.02-4
Maior Revisions: Making major revisions to drawings and specifications resulting in or from a change IN SCOPE
OF WORK, when such revisions are inconsistent with written approvals or instructions previously given by CITY
and are due to causes beyond the control of CONSULTANT. (Major revisions are defined as those changing the
SCOPE OF WORK and arrangement of spaces and/or scheme and/or any significant portion thereof).
A3.02-6
Expert Witness: Preparing to serve or serving as an expert witness in connection with any arbitration proceeding
or legal proceeding, providing, however, that CONSULTANT cannot testify against CITY in any proceeding
during the course of this Agreement.
A3.02-7
Miscellaneous: Any other services not otherwise included in this Agreement or not customarily furnished in
accordance with generally accepted architectural/engineering practice related to construction.
A3.03 ADDITIONAL DESIGN
The CITY may, at its option, elect to proceed with additional services relating to the PROJECT.
Design services shall be provided in accordance with Article A3.
ARTICLE A4 REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
A4.01 GENERAL
Reimbursable Expenses cover those services and items authorized by CITY in addition to the Basic and Additional
Services and consist of actual, direct expenditures made by CONSULTANT and the SUB -CONSULTANT for the
purposes listed below. Transportation, travel and per them expenses shall not be considered as reimbursable
expenses under this Agreement.
A4.01-1
Communications Expenses: Identifiable communication expenses approved by the PROJECT MANAGER, long
distance telephone, courier and express mail between CONSULTANTs various permanent offices and SUB -
CONSULTANT. CONSULTANT's field office at the PROJECT site is not considered a permanent office.
A4.01-2
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Reproduction, Photography: Cost of printing, reproduction or photography, beyond that which is required by or
of Consultant's part of the work, set forth in this Agreement.
Geotechnical Investigation: Identifiable Soil Borings and Reports and testing costs approved by PROGRAM
MANAGER.
A4.01-3
Permit Fees: All Permit fees paid to regulatory agencies for approvals directly attributable to the Project. These
permit fees do not include those permits required to be paid by the CONSULTANT.
A4.01-4
Surveys: Site surveys and special purpose surveys when pre -authorized by the PROGRAM MANAGER.
A4.01-5
Other: Items not indicated in Section 4.01 when authorized by the PROGRAM MANAGER.
A4.02 SUB -CONSULTANT REIMBURSEMENTS
Reimbursable SUB -CONSULTANT expenses are limited to the items described above when the SUB-
CONSULTANT`s agreement provides for reimbursable expenses and when such agreement has been previously
approved, in writing, by the Director and subject to all budgetary limitations of CITY and requirements of this
Agreement.
ARTICLE A5 CITY'S RESPONSIBILITIES
A5.01 PROJECT & SITE INFORMATION
CITY, at its expense and insofar as performance under this Agreement may furnish CONSULTANT with the
information described below, or, if not readily available, may authorize CONSULTANT to provide such information as
an Additional Service, eligible as a Reimbursable Expense.
A5,01-1
Surveys: Complete and accurate surveys of building sites, giving boundary dimensions, the rights, restrictions,
easements, boundaries, and topographic data of a building site.
A5.01-2
Soil Borings, Geotechnical Testing. Soil borings or test pits; chemical, mechanical, structural, or other tests
when deemed necessary; and, if required, an appropriate professional interpretation thereof and
recommendations. CONSULTANT shall recommend necessary tests to CITY.
A5.01-3
General Project Information: Information regarding Project Budget, City and State procedures, guidelines, forms,
formats, and assistance required establishing a program as per Section A2.02
Existing Drawings: Drawings representing as -built conditions at the time of original construction, subject to as-
builts availability. However, such drawings, if provided, are not warranted to represent conditions as of the date
of receipt. CONSULTANT must still perform field investigations as necessary in accordance with Section A2.01
to obtain sufficient information to perform its services. Investigative services in excess of "Normal
Requirements," as defined, must be authorized in advance.
A5.01-4
Threshold Inspection shall be provided by the CITY. CONSULTANT shall assist the City in procuring Threshold
inspection services, if applicable.
A5.01-5
Reliability: The services, information, surveys and reports described in A5.01-1 through A5.01-4 above, shall be
furnished at CITY`s expense, and CONSULTANT shall be entitled to rely upon the accuracy and completeness
thereof, provided CONSULTANT has reviewed all such information to determine if additional information and/or
testing is required to properly design the PROJECT.
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A5.03 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
A5.03-1
During construction, CONSULTANT and the CITY staff shall assume the responsibilities described in the
general conditions and supplementary conditions of the construction contract relating to review and approval of
the construction work by the Contractor.
A5.03-2
If CITY observes or otherwise becomes aware of any fault or defective Work in the PROJECT, or other
nonconformance with the contract during construction, CITY shall give prompt notice thereof to CONSULTANT.
A5.04 LEGAL AND OTHER SERVICES
CITY shall avail itself to any legal, accounting, insurance counseling, and auditing services that the CITY may
require to ascertain how or for what purposes a Contractor has used the money paid under the construction contract,
as may be required by CITY.
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ATTACHMENT A
SCOPE OF WORK
SCHEDULE Al. - SUBCONSULTANTS
FIRM NAME i CONSULTING FIELD I
M.G. Vera & Associates, Inc. J Surveyors j
I Professional Services Industries, Inc. (PSI) I Geotechnical I
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SCHEDULE A2. - KEY STAFF
NAME
JOB CLASSIFICATION
Alberto D. Argudin, P.E, CGC
Chief Engineer
(vette O. Argudin
I Principal in Charge
Alex Vazquez, P.E.
Senior Project Engineer
Herminia Larrua, P.E.
Senior Project Engineer
Albert Argudin, Jr., CGC
Construction Manager
Osvaldo Hernandez
Senior Scheduler/Estimator
Jorge Gonzalez
Senior Scheduler/Estimator
Adolfo Gonzalez, P.E.
Project Manager
Edgar Espinoza, E.I.
Project Manager
Cesar Borges. P.E.
Project Manager
Luis Silva, El
Project Engineer
Brent Whitfield, P.E.
Project Engineer
Gerson Pereira, P.E.
Project Engineer
Waddie Ruiz, P.E.
Project Engineer
Habibah Bell
Engineer
Tiffany Holden
Engineer
Jorge Gonzalez
Senior Scheduler/Estimator
Myrelie Colon
Scheduler
David Lopez
Senior Inspector
Adrian Burleigh
Senior Inspector
Scott Faust
Senior inspector
Alina Aldana
CARD Technician
Gaston Miranda
CADD Technician
Annette Babrera
Administrative Support
Deborah LaCasa
Administrative Support
Wendy Gomez
Administrative Support
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SCHEDULE- Al RESERVED
CONSULTANT WORK ORDER PROPOSAL
Dear Mr. Aluko:
Revised 8/24107
ADA Engineering, Inc. proposes to provide the services identified below for the project entitled
" " , ",pursuant to its Professional Service Agreement with the City of Miami for
Civil Engineering services, dated
1. GENERAL
11. SCOPE OF WORK
Detailed description in outline and narrative form of each activity to be undertaken to accomplish
Task 9. Exampie:
A. Task 1 — Pre -Design Services & Testing
1. Survey <detailed description of each activity>
2. Materials Testing <detailed description of each activity>
B. Task 2 — Design Services
3 . Design Development <detailed description of each activity>
2. Construction Documents <detailed description of each activity>
C. TASK x
Repeat as above for each major task area, sub -task and or activity
III. SUB -CONSULTANTS
The
below listed Sub -Consultants will assist in the performance of the Work.
Sub -Consultant Name Specialty or Expertise
IV. SCHEDULE OF WORK — TIME OF PERFORMANCE
May be a narrative or fable specifically identifying tasks, sub -tasks and/or activities, the duration
for completion & projected completion from date of written notice to proceed. Should include a
listing of deliverables.
Example:
Consultant shall submit the Deliverables and perform the Work as depicted in the tables below
SCHEDULE OF DELIVERABLES
Sheet or
ID Drawing Name or Deliverable
Number
Delivery Date+
(weeks, calendar or
working days)
NTP +
NTP +
L _.
NTP +
January 25, 2008
WORK ORDER PROPOSAL
Paqe 2
SCHEDULE OF WORK
Task or
Activity
1D# Task Name and/or ActivityDescription
Duration
(specify weeks,
calendar or ProjectedProjected
working days) Start Date
Finish Date*
NTP
NTP +
NTP
NTP +
NTP
NTP +
NTP
NTP +
*An updated schedule, indicating actual delivery dates, based on the above durations, will be provided to the City
upon receipt of the NTP. The above duration times assume the CONSULTANT will prepare 100% and Final
submittals only.
V. COMPENSATION
Consultant shall perform the Work detailed in this Proposal for a Total
Lump Sum, Not to Exceed fee of dollars and cents ( ). The City shall not be
liable for any fee, cost, expense or reimbursable expense or other compensation beyond this
amount. Said fee includes an allowance for Reimbursable Expenses required in connection
with the Work, which shall be established in an amount not to exceed Said
Reimbursable Expenses shall be utilized in accordance with the Agreement Provisions and shall
conform to the limitations of Florida Statutes § 112.061.
SUMMARY OF COMPENSATION
Task or
Activity
ID # Major Task Name and/or Activity Description Fee Amount Fee Basis
1.1 Lump Sum, Not to Exceed
1.2
1.3
2
Subtotal — Professional Fees
Allowance forAdditional Services
Allowance for Reimbursable Expenses
TOTAL
VI. ALLOWANCE FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES
CONSULTANT may use the allowance for additional services requested by and at the discretion
of the CITY. Items not included:
January 25, 2008
WORK ORDER PROPOSAL
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Vii. DATA PROVIDED BY CITY
CITY shall provide the CONSULTANT:
VIII. PROJECT MANAGER
CONSULTANT'S Project Manager for this Work Order assignment will be
Submitted by:
Prepared by:
Approved by:
Ola O Aiuko, Director
Capital Improvements Program
ESTIMATE OF WORK EFFORT AND COST - PRIME CONSULTANT
Name of Project: Description:
Project B#:
Consultant Name: Enter name of prime or subconsuitant
Consultant No.: enter consultants proj. number
Date: 112512008
Survey Field Days for Subconsultant
3 - Person Crew 0
4 -Parson Crew 0
Survey (3 man crew) 0.00 3 -man crew days Q $ - 1 day $0.00
Survey (4 man crew) 0.00 4 -man crew days Q $ - t day $0.00
Notes:
1. This sheet is to be used by prime Consultant to calculate the Grand Total Fee.
2. Nianualy enter fee from each sutxonsuitant. Unused subconsuitant rows may be hidden
3. The basis for work activity descriptions shall be the FICE/FDOT Standard Scope
and Staff dour Estimation Handbook.
NEGOTIATED FEE
ADJUSTED FEE (INCLUDING 2.9 MULTIPLIER)
Check= #DN/01
Check= $0.00
SUBTOTAL ESTIMATED FEE:
Subconsultant: Enter Name Sub 1
Subconsultant: Sub 2
Subconsultant: Sub 3
Subconsultant: Sub 4
Subconsuitant: Sub 5
Subconsultant: Sub 6
SUBTOTAL. ESTIMATED FEE:
Geotechnical Field and Lab Testing
Survey Fee
SUBTOTAL ESTIMATED FEE:
Additional Services (Allowance)
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
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aLASSIFiCATION
Job Classification
staff
Position
1
Position 2
Position 3
Position
4
Position
b
Position
6
Position
7
Position
8
Staff Hours
Salary
Average
name
name
name
name
name
name
name
name
Applicable Rate
Rate:
$0.00
Rate: $0.00
Rate: $0.00
Rate:
$0.00
Rate:
$0.00
Rate:
$0.00
Rate:
$0.00
Classification
By
Cost Ry
Rate Per
Agan
Cost(
Man
Cost/
Man
Cost/
Man
Cost/
Man
Cost/
Ulan
Cost/
Klan
Work Activity
hours
Actvty
hours
Actvty
hours
Actvy
hours
Actvty
hours
Ac
hours
Patvty
hours
Cost/
Actvty
Man
hags
Cost/
Actvty
1
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
Aetivi
Aetivi
Task
Z
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
p
$0
#DNlG!
3
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
#DN/01
4
0
$0
0
$0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
p
$d
#DN/01
5
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
p
$0
0
$0
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#DNlo!
6
0
$0
0
$D
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
#DN/0!
7
0
$0
0
$0
0
$o
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
#DN/01
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
q
$0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
#DN10!
0
0
$0
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$0
0
$0
0
$D
p
$0
0
$0
0
$0
d
$0
#DN/01
10
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
0
$0
0
$0
#DN/01
11
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
#DIV/01
12
0
$0
0
$0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$D
0
$0
#DIV/0!
13
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
°
$0
#DN/d!
14
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$D
0
$0
15
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
t1DNf01
16
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
#DN/01
17
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$o
0
$0
0
$0
D
$0
#DN/o!
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
18
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
#DN/p!
19
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
0
$0
0
$0
0
So
#DIV/0!
20
0
$o
0
$d
0
$0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
#DN/p!
21
0
$o
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
#DIWOI
22
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
#DIV/01
23
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
#DIV/01
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
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p
$0
24
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
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$0
0
$D
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
#DN/01
25
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
#DN101
26
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Q
0
$0
0
$0
#DIWof
27
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
#DN/0!
Total Staff Hours
0
0
0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
#DN/D!
0
0
0
0
0
p
Total Stall Cost
$0.00
$0,00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
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$0.00
$0.00
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Total % of Work by Classifieattenitxunxtxex
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..,.
..........
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Survey Field Days for Subconsultant
3 - Person Crew 0
4 -Parson Crew 0
Survey (3 man crew) 0.00 3 -man crew days Q $ - 1 day $0.00
Survey (4 man crew) 0.00 4 -man crew days Q $ - t day $0.00
Notes:
1. This sheet is to be used by prime Consultant to calculate the Grand Total Fee.
2. Nianualy enter fee from each sutxonsuitant. Unused subconsuitant rows may be hidden
3. The basis for work activity descriptions shall be the FICE/FDOT Standard Scope
and Staff dour Estimation Handbook.
NEGOTIATED FEE
ADJUSTED FEE (INCLUDING 2.9 MULTIPLIER)
Check= #DN/01
Check= $0.00
SUBTOTAL ESTIMATED FEE:
Subconsultant: Enter Name Sub 1
Subconsultant: Sub 2
Subconsultant: Sub 3
Subconsultant: Sub 4
Subconsuitant: Sub 5
Subconsultant: Sub 6
SUBTOTAL. ESTIMATED FEE:
Geotechnical Field and Lab Testing
Survey Fee
SUBTOTAL ESTIMATED FEE:
Additional Services (Allowance)
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
ATTACHMENT B — COMPENSATION
ATTACHMENT B - COMPENSATION AND PAYMENTS
ARTICLE 131 METHOD OF COMPENSATION
The fees for PROFESSIONAL SERVICES for each
PROJECT shall be determined by one of the
following methods or a combination thereof, at the
option of the DIRECTOR or designee, with the
consent of the CONSULTANT.
a) A Lump Sum (See Section B3.01).
b) An Hourly Rate, as defined B3.02in Section
and at the rates set forth in Section
c) A Percentage of Construction Cost, as
defined in Section B3.03, solely with the
written approval of the Director
NOTE: The Lump Sum manner of compensation is
the preferred and primary form of compensation.
131.01 COMPENSATION LIMITS
The aggregate sum of all payments for fees and
costs, including reimbursable expenses, to the
CONSULTANT payable by the CITY under this
Agreement shalt be limited to the amount specified in
Section 2.04-1 as the maximum compensation limit
for cumulative expenditures under this Agreement.
Under no circumstances will the CITY have any
liability for work performed, or as otherwise may be
alleged or claimed by CONSULTANT, beyond the
cumulative amount provided herein, except where
specifically approved in accordance with the City
Code by the City Manager or City Commission as
applicable as an increase to the Agreement and put
into effect via an Amendment to this Agreement.
131.02 CONSULTANT NOT TO EXCEED
Absent an amendment to the Agreement or to any
specific Work Order, any maximum dollar or
percentage amounts stated for compensation shall
not be exceeded. In the event they are so exceeded,
the CITY shall have no liability or responsibility for
paying any amount of such excess, which will be at
CONSULTANTS own cost and expense.
ARTICLE B2 WAGE RATES
B2.01 FEE BASIS
All fees and compensation payable under this
Agreement shall be formulated and based upon the
averages of the certified Wage Rates that have
received and approved by the DIRECTOR. The
averages of said certified Wage Rates are
summarized in Schedule B1 incorporated herein by
reference. Said Wage Rates are the effective direct
hourly rates, as approved by the CITY, of
CONSULTANT and SUB -CONSULTANT employees
in the specified professions and job categories that
are to be utilized to provide the services under this
Agreement, regardless of manner of compensation.
B2.02 EMPLOYEES AND JOB
CLASSIFICATIONS
Schedule B1 identifies the professions, job categories
andlor employees expected to be used during the
term of this Agreement. These include architects,
engineers, landscape architects, professional interns,
designers, CADD technicians, project managers, GIS
and Civil Engineering specialists, specification
writers, clerical/administrative support, and others
engaged in the Work. In determining compensation
for a given Scope of Work, the City reserves the right
to recommend the use of CONSULTANT employees
at particular Wage Rate levels.
B2.03 MULTIPLIER
For Work assigned under this Agreement, a multiplier
of 2.9 shall apply to CONSULTANTs average hourly
Wage Rates in calculating compensation payable by
the CITY. Said multiplier is intended to cover
CONSULTANT employee benefits and
CONSULTANT's profit and overhead, including,
without limitation, office rent, local telephone and
utility charges, office and drafting supplies,
depreciation of equipment, professional dues,
subscriptions, reproduction of documents, drawings
and specifications, mailing, stenographic,
administrative and clerical support, other employee
time or travel and subsistence not directly related to a
project.
82.04 CALCULATION
Said Wage Rates are to be utilized by CONSULTANT
in calculating compensation payable for specific
assignments and Work Orders as requested by City.
CONSULTANT shall identify job classifications,
available staff and projected man-hours required for
the proper completion of tasks and/or groups of
tasks, milestones and deliverables identified under
the Scope of Work as exemplified in Schedule A2.
B2.05 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND
OVERHEAT?
Regardless of the method of compensation elected
herein, compensation paid by CITY shall, via the
Multiplier, cover all CONSULTANT costs including,
without limitation, employee fringe benefits (e.g. sick
leave, vacation, holiday, unemployment taxes,
retirement, medical, insurance and unemployment
benefits) and an overhead factor. Failure to comply
with this section shall be cause for cancellation of this
Agreement.
B2.06 ESCALATION
Commencing July 1, 2008, the hourly rates depicted
in Schedule B1, Certified Wage Rates, may be
adjusted annually according to the Miami - Fort
Lauderdale Consumer Price Index issued by the U.S.
Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Such adjustment shall be calculated by multiplying
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the ratio of the April index divided by the previous
year's index by the hourly rate entries in the Wage
Rate Schedule to determine the adjusted Wage Rate
Schedule. The maximum increase in any adjustment
shall be limited to three percent (3%) per year.
ARTICLE B3 COMPUTATION OF FEES
AND COMPENSATION
The CITY agrees to pay the CONSULTANT, and the
CONSULTANT agrees to accept for services
rendered pursuant to this Agreement, fees computed
by one or a combination of the methods outlined
above, as applicable, in the following manner:
83.01 LUMP SUM:
Compensation for a Scope of Work shall generally be
a Lump Sum, either a Fixed Fee or Not to Exceed
Fee as deemed appropriate by the CITY, to be
mutually agreed upon in writing by the CiTY and the
CONSULTANT and stated in a Work Order. Lump
Sum compensation is the preferred method of
compensation.
133.01.1 Lump Sum Fixed Fee: shall be the total
amount of compensation where all aspects of Work
are clearly defined, quantified and calculated.
133.01-2 Guaranteed Maximum Lump Sura: shall be
the total maximum fee amount payable by CITY
wherein certain aspects, tasks or allowances may not
be defined, quantified and calculated at the time of
Work Order issuance. A Guaranteed Maximum Lump
Sum compensation may represent a combination of
Fixed Fees for professional services and not to
exceed allowances for Reimbursable Expenses or
Additional Services.
83.01-3 Where a Lump Sum Fixed Fee is agreed
upon as the "Base Fee" for Basic Services defined for
a project, payments to the CONSULTANT shall be
based on a percentage of the Base Fee according to
the Phase of the Work as indicated under Section
6.01.
B3.01-4 If the CITY authorizes a substantial or
material change in the Scope of Work, the Lump Sum
for any Base Fee may be equitably adjusted by
mutually consent of the parties, which may be put into
effect by an amendment to the Work Order.
83.01-5 It is understood that with Fixed Fee Lump
Sum Compensation, the CONSULTANT shall perform
all services for total compensation in the amount
stated above. Under a Not to Exceed Lump Sum, the
CONSULTANT shall perform all services that may
comprise "Basic Services" but may not be required by
CiTY to perform all other services delineated in the
Work Order. In either case, The CITY shall have no
obligation or liability to pay any fee, expenditure,
charge or cost beyond the Lump Sum compensation
amount stipulated.
83.01-6 Lump Sum compensation shall be
calculated by CONSULTANT utilizing the Wage
Rates established herein. Prior to issuing a Notice of
ATTACHMENT B - COMPENSATION
Proceed, the CITY may require CONSULTANT to
verify or justify its requested Lump Sum
compensation. Such verification shall present
sufficient information as depicted in Schedule A2.
83.02 HOURLY RATE FEES
83.02-1 Hourly Rate Fees shall be those rates
for CONSULTANT and SUB -CONSULTANT
employees identified in Schedule B1 Wage Rates.
All hourly rate fees will include a maximum not to
exceed figure, inclusive of all costs expressed in the
contract doucments. The CITY shall have no liability
for any fee, cost or expense above this figure.
83.02-2 Conditions for Use:
Hourly Rate Fees shall be used only in those
instances where the parties agree that it is not
possible to determine, define, quantify andlor
calculate the complete nature, and/or aspects, tasks,
man-hours, or milestones for a particular PROJECT
or portion thereof at the time of Notice to Proceed
issuance. Hourly Rate Fees may be utilized for
Additional Work that is similarly indeterminate. In
such cases, the CITY vAll establish an Allowance in
the Work Order that shall serve as a Not to Exceed
Fee for the Work to be performed on an Hourly Rate
Basis.
63.03 PERCENTAGE OF CONSTRUCTION
COST:
This is a percentage fee based on the Total
Authorized Design Value of a project said percentage
being hereinafter called the "Base Fee," as mutually
agreed upon in writing by the CITY and the
CONSULTANT and stated in a Notice to Proceed
B3.03-1 Fee Computation:
B3.03 -1(a) The Total Authorized Design Value
shall be used and identified in the Work Order as the
basis for establishing the compensatory fee for all
phases identified as part of Basic Services.
B3.03 -1(b) If the actual construction cost is
increased during the construction phase, the "Actual
Construction Cost" shall be used as the basis for
determining the fee for Construction Administration
Phase if included in Basic Services.
B3.03 -1(c) The term "Actual Construction
Cost" does not include any compensation to the
CONSULTANT, the cost of the land, rights-of-way,
works of art, permit fees or other costs which are the
responsibility of the CITY.
83.03-2 Inclusive Fee
It is understood that with percentage compensation
the CONSULTANT shall perform all services for the
stated percentage of the construction cost budgeted
when the contact is signed.
83.03-3 . Changes to Project Scope
If the CITY authorizes an increase or decrease in the
scope of the PROJECT or the Total Authorized
Design Value of the PROJECT, the Base Fee will be
adjusted accordingly, based on justification from the
Wage Rates or as mutually agreed upon.
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B3.04 REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
Any fees for authorized reimbursable expenses shall
not include charges for CONSULTANT handling,
office rent or overhead expenses of any kind,
including local telephone and utility charges, office
and drafting supplies, depreciation of equipment,
professional dues, subscriptions, etc., reproduction of
drawings and specifications, mailing, stenographic,
clerical, or other employees time or travel and
subsistence not directly related to a project. All
reimbursable services shall be billed to the City at
direct cost expended by the CONSULTANT. CiTY
authorized reproductions in excess of sets required at
each phase of the Work will be a Reimbursable
Expense.
The CITY will reimburse the CONSULTANT for
authorized Reimbursable Expenses pursuant to the
limitations of this Agreement as verified by supporting
documentation deemed appropriate by Director or
designee including, without limitation, detailed bills,
itemized invoices and/or copies of cancelled checks.
B3.05 FEES FOR ADDITIVE or
DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATES:
The design of additive and deductive alternates
contemplated as part of the original Scope for a
Project as authorized by the DIRECTOR will be
considered as part of Basic Services. The design of
additive and deductive alternates that are beyond the
original Scope of Work and construction budget may
be billed to CITY as Additional Services. The fees for
alternates will be calculated by one of the three
methods outlined above, as mutually agreed by the
DIRECTOR and the CONSULTANT.
B3.06 FEES for ADDITIONAL SERVICES
The CONSULTANT may be authorized to perform
Additional Services for which additional
compensation and/or Reimbursable Expenses, as
defined in this Agreement under Sections B3.06 and
83.04 respectively, may be applicable.
ATTACHMENT B - COMPENSATION
Any authorized compensation for Additional
Services, either professional fees or
reimbursable expenses, shall not include
additional charges for office rent or overhead
expenses of any kind, including local telephone
and utility charges, office and drafting supplies,
depreciation of equipment, professional dues,
subscriptions, etc., reproduction of drawings and
specifications, mailing, stenographic, clerical, or
other employees time or travel and subsistence
not directly related to a project. For all
reimbursable services the CONSULTANT will
apply the multiplier of one- (1.0) times the
amount expended by the CONSULTANT. C
B3.07 PAYMENT EXCLUSIONS
Consultant shall not be compensated by CiTY for
revisions and/or modifications to drawings and
specifications, for extended construction
administration, or for other work when such work is
due to errors or ommissions of CONSULTANT as
determined by CiTY.
B3.08 FEES RESULTING FROM
PROJECT SUSPENSION
If a project is suspended for the convenience of the
CITY for more than three months or terminated
without any cause in whole or in part, during any
Phase, the CONSULTANT shall be paid for services
duly authorized, performed prior to such suspension
or termination, together with the cost of authorized
reimbursable services and expenses then due, and
all appropriate, applicable, and documented
expenses resulting from such suspension or
termination. If the Project is resumed after having
been suspended for more than three months, the
CONSULTANT's further compensation shall be
subject to renegotiations.
ARTICLE B4 PAYMENTS TO THE
CONSULTANT
83.06.1 Determination Of Fee 84.01 PAYMENTS GENERALLY
The compensation for such services will be one Payments for Basic Services may be requested
of the methods described herein: mutually monthly in proportion to services performed during
agreed upon Lump Sum; Hourly Rate with a Not each Phase of the Work, SUB -CONSULTANT fees
to Exceed Limit, or Percentage of Construction and Reimbursable Expenses shall be billed to the
Cost. CITY in the actual amount paid by CONSULTANT.
83.06-2 Procedure and Compliance
An independent and detailed Notice to Proceed,
and an Amendment to a speck Work Order,
shall be required to be issued and signed by the
Director for each additional service requested by
the City. The Notice to Proceed will specify the
fee for such service and upper limit of the fee,
which shall not be exceeded, and shall comply
with the CITY regulations, including the
Purchasing Ordinance, the CONSULTANT's
Competitive Negotiation Act, and other
applicable laws.
B3.06-3 Fee Limitations
B4.02 FOR COMPREHENSIVE BASIC
SERVICES
For those Projects and Work Orders where
comprehensive design services are stipulated, said
payments shall, in the aggregate, not exceed the
percentage of the estimated total Basic
Compensation indicated below for each Phase.
B4.03 BILLING — HOURLY RATE
Invoices submitted by CONSULTANT shall be
sufficiently detailed and accompanied by supporting
documentation to allow for proper audit of
expenditures. When services are authorized on an
Hourly Rate basis, the CONSULTANT shall submit for
Page B-3
approval by the Director, a duly certified invoice,
giving names, classification, salary rate per hour,
hours worked and total charge for all personnel
directly engaged on a project or task. To the sum
thus obtained, any authorized Reimbursable Services
Cost may be added. The CONSULTANT shall attach
to the invoice all supporting data for payments made
to SUBCONSULTANTS engaged on the project or
task. In addition to the invoice, the CONSULTANT
shall, for Hourly Rate authorizations, submit a
progress report giving the percentage of completion
of the PROJECT development and the total estimated
fee to completion.
84.04 PAYMENT FOR ADDITIONAL
SERVICES & REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
Payment for Additional Services may be requested
monthly in proportion to the services performed.
When such services are authorized on an Hourly
Rate basis, the CONSULTANT shall submit for
approval by the Director, a duly certified invoice,
giving names, classification, salary rate per hour,
hours worked and total charge for all personnel
directly engaged on a project or task. To the sum
thus obtained, any authorized Reimbursable Services
Cost may be added. The CONSULTANT shall attach
to the invoice all supporting data for payments made
to SUBCONSULTANTS engaged on the project or
task.
In addition to the invoice, the CONSULTANT shall, for
Hourly Rate authorizations, submit a progress report
giving the percentage of completion of the Project
development and the total estimated fee to
completion.
B4.05 DEDUCTIONS
No deductions shall be made from the
CONSULTANT's compensation on account of
liquidated damages assessed against contractors or
other sums withheld from payments to contractors.
ARTICLE B5 REIMBURSABLE
EXPENSES:
B5.01 GENERAL
Reimbursable Expenses are those items authorized
by the CITY outside of or in addition to the Scope of
Work as identified in the Work Order (as Basic
Services and/or Additional Services) and consist of
actual expenditures made by the CONSULTANT and
the CONSULTANTS' employees, Sub-
CONSULTANTs, and Special Sub-CONSULTANTs in
the interest of the Work for the purposes identified
below:
B5.01-1 Transportation
identifiable transportation expenses in
connection with the Project, subject to the
limitations of Section 112.061, Florida Statutes,
as amended, excluding, however, all, general
automobile transportation expenses within
Miami -Dade County. Transportation expenses to
ATTACHMENT B - COMPENSATION
locations outside the Miami-Dade-Broward-Palm
Beach County area or from locations outside the
Miami-Dade-Broward-Palm Beach County area
will not be reimbursed unless specifically pre -
authorized in writing by the PROJECT
MANAGER. Such pre -authorization will be
subject to the [imitations of Section 112.061,
Florida Statutes, as amended.
135.01-2 Travel And Per Diem
Identifiable per diem, meals and lodging, lodging,
taxi fares and miscellaneous travel -connected
expenses for CONSULTANT's personnel subject
to the limitations of Section 112.061 Florida
Statutes as amended. Meals for class C travel
inside Miami -Dade or Broward County will not be
reimbursed. Meals and lodging expenses will not
be reimbursed for temporarily relocating
CONSULTANTS employees from one of
CONSULTANT's offices to another office if the
employee is relocated for more than ten (10)
consecutive Working days. Lodging will be
reimbursed only for room rates equivalent to
Holiday Inn, Howard Johnson or Ramada Inn.
Governmental lodging will not be reimbursed
within Miami -Dade, Broward or Palm Beach
County.
B5.01-3 Communication Expenses
Identifiable communication expenses approved
by the Project Manager, long distance telephone,
courier and express mail between the
CONSULTANT's various permanent offices. The
CONSULTANT's field office at the Project site is
not considered a permanent office.
B5.01-4 Reproduction, Photography
Cost of printing, reproduction or photography,
which is required by or of CONSULTANT to
deliver services, set forth in this Agreement.
B5.01-5 Permit Fees
All Permit fees paid to regulatory agencies for
approvals directly attributable to the Project.
These permit fees do not include those permits
required to be paid by the construction
Contractor.
85.02 REIMBURSEMENTS TO SUB -
CONSULTANTS
Reimbursable SUB -CONSULTANT expenses are
limited to the items described above when the SUB -
CONSULTANT agreement provides for reimbursable
expenses and when such agreement has been
previously approved in writing by the DIRECTOR and
subject to all budgetary limitations of the City and
requirements of ARTICLE B5 herein.
ARTICLE B6 COMPENSATION FOR REUSE
OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
B6.01 GENERAL
It is understood that the CONSULTANT's Agreements
includes the provision for the reuse of plans and
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specifications, including construction drawings, at the
CITY's sole option, by virtue of signing this
Agreement they agree to a re -use in accordance with
this provision without the necessity of further
ATTACHMENT B — COMPENSATION
approvals, compensation, fees or documents being
required and without recourse for such re -use.
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ATTACHMENT 8 - COMPENSATION
ADA Engineering (2008) See "KeyStaffUpdate-June9-09"
ATTACHMENT B - COMPENSATION
SCHEDULE B1 - WAGE RATES SUMMARY
NAME
JOB CLASSIFICATION
NEGOTIATED
AVERAGE HOURLY RATE
ADJUSTED
AVERAGE
HOURLY RA/fied) (Multiplier A
PlE, CGC D. Argudin,
Chief Engineer
$87.00
$2/-30
Ivette O. Argudin
Principal in Charge
$77.00
A52.30
Alex Vazquez, P.E.
Senior Project Engineer
$77.00
$ 252.30
Herminia Larrua, P.E.
Senior Project Engineer
$55.00
$ 159.50
Albert Argudin, Jr.,
CGC
Construction Manager
$62.00
$179.80
Osvaldo Hernandez
Senior
Scheduler/Estimator
$52.00
$ 150.80
Jorge Gonzalez
Senior
Scheduler/Estimator
$47
$ 136.30
Adolfo Gonzalez,
P.E.
Project Manager
/61-00
$176.90
Edgar Espinoza, E.I.
Project Manager
$46.00
$ 133.40
Cesar Borges. P.E.
Project Manager
$42.00
$ 121.80
Luis Silva, El
Project Engineer
$39.00
$113.10
Brent Whitfield, P.E.
Project Engineer
$38.00
$ 110.20
Gerson Pereira, P.E.
Project Enginee
$38.00
$ 110.20
Waddle Ruiz, P.E.
Project Engi er
$37.00
$107.30
Habibah Bell
Engin9efr
$27.00
$ 78.30
Tiffany Holden
En ' eer
$32.00
$ 92.80
Olga Casadeval€, E!
Vgineer
$25.00
$ 72.50
Jorge Gonzalez
Senior
S eduler/Estimator
$47.00
$136.30
Myrelie Colon
Scheduler
$40.00
$ 116.00
David Lopez
Senior inspector
$29.00
$ 84.10
Adrian Burleigh
Senior Inspector
$27.00
$ 78.30
Scott Faust
Senior inspector
$26.00
$ 75.40
Alina Aldana
CADD Technician
$27.00
$ 78.30
Gaston MiranjKa
CADD Technician
$25.00 I
$ 72.50
Annette B rera
Administrative Support
$27.00
$ 78.30
Debora aCasa
Administrative Support
$23.00
$ 66.70
We Gomez
Administrative Support
$20.00
$ 58.00
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