HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit3PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
[Architectural Services]
This Agreement entered into this 24 day of June, 2002,
by and between The CITY of Miami, a Municipal Corporation of
the State of Florida, (the "CITY"), and Zyscovich, Inc., a
State of Florida corporation, (the "PRINCIPAL").
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the CITY has scheduled a substantial number of
Projects for fiscal years 2002, 2003 and 2004 (the "Projects")
that require professional architectural services; and
WHEREAS, the Commission of the CITY of Miami, by
Resolution No.02-144 adopted on February 14, 2002, approved
the selection of four (4) Architecture firms to provide
architectural services for the Projects during the planning,
design and construction phases thereof and authorized the CITY
Manager to negotiate the terms of and execute agreements with
said firms for the provision of the Services; and
WHEREAS, the PRINCIPAL is one of the firms selected to
provide architectural services and the PRINCIPAL and the CITY
wish to execute this Agreement to set forth the terms and
conditions of.the engagement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants
set forth herein, the CITY and the PRINCIPAL agree as follows:
TERMS
1. Recitals. The recitals and all statements contained
therein are hereby incorporated into and made a part of
this Agreement.
2. Term. The term of this Agreement shall be three (3)
years, commencing on the date hereof and ending three (3)
years thereafter (the "Expiration Date"), subject, however,
to the provisions of Section 19 hereof. The CITY has the
right to extend the term hereof for an additional period of
one (1) year subject to the approval of the CITY Manager.
3. Subject Matter. This Agreement sets forth the terms and
conditions pursuant to which the CITY may request, and
PRINCIPAL shall provide, the Services, as defined in
Section 4 and 5 below, for one or more Projects. No
specific Project is designated under this Agreement. The
Project and the specific details of the Services required
to be performedby the PRINCIPAL shall be described in a
Work Order to be issued by the CITY in accordance with
Section 5.B hereof.
4. Definitions.
A. PROJECT - means the proposed improvements (new or
restoration) to a street, sewer, property, or other CITY
facility as generally designated and programmed by the
CITY or other related professional services requested by
the CITY.
B. WORK - means Services to be rendered or provided by the
PRINCIPAL for the PROJECT.
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C. SERVICES - means the Basic Services and/or the Scope of
Work, as described in Section 6 hereof, to be performed
by the PRINCIPAL under this Agreement.
D. CONSTRUCTION BUDGET - means the amount allocated by the
CITY for construction of the PROJECT and all increases
authorized by the CITY.
E. PROJECT MANAGER - means the Director of the Department
of Public Works or his/her designee.
5. Services.
A. General
i. At the CITY's request, made in accordance with Sub -
Section B below, PRINCIPAL shall perform the Services
described in Section 6 below. The Services include
but are not limited to the services outlined in
Section 6 herein and services that may be required in
connection with a Project. The Work shall be performed
in a sound, economical, efficient and professional
manner and within the time .and the manner required in
the Work Order, as mutually agreed upon by the
PRINCIPAL and the CITY.
ii. The PRINCIPAL shall perform the Work under the
direction of, and in close coordination with, the
Project Manager. The PRINCIPAL shall provide all
professional and technical services comprising the
Work and shall be fully responsible for all the
professional and technical aspects thereof. The
CITY's review and approval of the Work will relate
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only to overall compliance with the general
requirements of the Project and whenever the term
"approval by the CITY" or like term is used in this
Agreement, the phraseology shall in no way relieve the
PRINCIPAL from any duties or responsibilities under
the terms of this Agreement or from using the best
professional architectural practices.
iii. The PRINCIPAL shall, in the performance of the
Work, comply with all Federal, State and Local codes,
ordinance and regulations, pertaining to the Project,
including, without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, the Federal Wage -Hour Law, Walsh -Healy Act,
The Occupational Safety and Health Act, The National
Environmental Policy Act and Equal Employment
Opportunity Legislation.
iv. In the performance of the Work, the PRINCIPAL agrees
to:
a. Strive to complete the Work within the time allowed
by maintaining an adequate staff of qualified
employees on the Work at all times.
b. Be fully responsible for the professional and
technical services required to be rendered in the
performance of the Work.
c. Cooperate fully with the CITY in order that all
phases of the Work may be properly scheduled,
coordinated, and executed.
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d. Report the status of the Project to the Project
Manager upon request or as required by this
Agreement, and maintain all notes, calculations,
and related Work open to inspection by the CITY, at
all times during the term hereof.
e. Prepare the plans, specifications and all other
documents pertaining to the Project in compliance
with all applicable federal, state and local laws,
codes, ordinances and regulations.
f. Promptly deliver to the Project Manager copies of
minutes of all relevant meetings relating to the
Project at which PRINCIPAL is present.
g. Be available for general consultation and advice at
all times during the term of the Project.
v. The CITY agrees to make available to the PRINCIPAL
any plans and other data in CITY's possession
pertaining to the Work to be performed for the
Project. The PRINCIPAL shall recommend to the CITY and
be responsible for the review and interpretation of
appropriate investigations, surveys, tests, analysis
and reports that need to be obtained or performed for
the proper execution of the PRINCIPAL's services. The
PRINCIPAL shall be responsible of contacting utility
companies and obtaining as -built of existing utilities
within the project area, and to make his/her own site
investigations.
B. Requests For Services.
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i. Except in emergency situations, all requests for
Services shall be made by a written Request For
Services ("RFS") issued by the Project Manager. In
case of emergency, the CITY may issue a verbal RFS to
be followed by a written RFS (or, after approval, by a
Work Order) and a Notice to Proceed, as soon as
practicable thereafter. The RFS shall describe the
Project and each section of the Work to be performed
by the PRINCIPAL and the time schedule in which the
Work must be completed.
Upon receipt of the RFS, the PRINCIPAL shall make
arrangements to meet with the Project Manager and a
meeting shall be held within ten (10) days following
receipt of the RFS, to discuss the Construction
Budget, estimated amount of compensation, Project
schedule and deadline, and the schedule and scope of
the Work. All formats for the Work are to be as
presently used by the CITY of Miami Public Works
Department, unless otherwise directed by the Project
Manager. This is to include but not be limited to
plans, specifications and contract documents.
iii. Subsequent to the meeting, the PRINCIPAL shall
submit to the CITY a proposal at no cost to the CITY.
If CITY and PRINCIPAL agree on the amount of
compensation and the schedule and time for completion
of the Work, then the Project Manager shall issue a
Work Order and Notice to Proceed.
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iv. The Services to be rendered by the PRINCIPAL for the
Project shall commence within twenty-four (24) hours
upon receipt of the Notice to Proceed and shall be
completed within the time agreed upon as shown in the
Work Order.
v. PRINCIPAL understands and agrees that failure to
comply with the foregoing provisions within the time
required, herein may result in the Project being
awarded to another firm.
6. Scope of Work - Scope of Work consists of complete
professional architectural services for any or all of the
six (6) Phases described in Sections A through F below. To
the extent that the provision of Services for a Project
require any engineering or landscaping architectural
services, including but not limited to, civil, structural,
mechanical, or electrical, the PRINCIPAL shall use the
services of Engineers or Landscape Architects who have been
designated as "Approved Sub -consultants," as the term is
defined in section 16 herein. The PRINCIPAL agrees to
coordinate its effort with that of the Subconsultants
involved in a Project to assure fully coordinated and
complete Work. The PRINCIPAL shall prepare the final bid
package including bid documents and specifications to be
prepared by the Sub -consultants or to be provided by the
CITY. The PRINCIPAL may also be required to provide
consulting services to the CITY on various matters which do
not result in drawings or specifications. The CITY
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acknowledges that any agency of the CITY may purchase
services in part or in whole from this contract, provided
that written permission is given by the CITY Manager or his
designee.
A. Phase I - Programming and Schematic Design:
i. The PRINCIPAL shall confer with the Project Manager
and other designated representatives of the CITY,
including the Department in charge of the Project, to
determine the general requirements for the completion
of the Project all within the Construction Budget
which shall have been established by the CITY at
project initiation.
ii. The PRINCIPAL shall use proper and adequate design
control to assure the CITY that the Project will be
constructed within the Construction Budget.
iii. The PRINCIPAL shall prepare a Design Concept and
Schematic Report, if applicable, for presentation to
the CITY. This presentation shall include the
proposed Project Schedule, a Planning Summary (if
applicable), and Schematic Design Studies (as
described below), and an estimate of probable
Construction Costs.
iv. The proposed Project Schedule shall include a
timetable indicating the proposed completion date for
each Phase of the Project through Design, Bidding and
Construction, and the projected date of completion.
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v. The Planning Summary (if applicable), shall consist
of a vicinity plan and a site plan indicating the
Project orientation, and a brief summary of all
pertinent planning criteria being considered or to be
considered in the Project.
vi. The Schematic Design Studies shall consist of all
drawings (i.e. plans, elevations, sections, etc.) as
may be required, to show the scale and relationship of
the parts and the overall design concept. A simple
perspective sketch, model or photograph thereof may be
provided to further show the design concept.
vii. If necessary, as determined by the CITY the
PRINCIPAL shall present the Schematic Design Studies
to the appropriate CITY Boards (such as Historic
Preservation Board, Planning and Zoning Boards, etc.)
for their approval of the proposed plans.
viii. The estimate of probable Construction Cost shall
include the estimated cost of the Project including
governmental permit fees, new utilities, proposed CITY
purchased equipment, contingencies (if any), and
escalation factors adjusted to the estimated bid date,
(if applicable).
ix. The PRINCIPAL shall submit to the CITY two (2)
copies of all documents required under this Phase, at
no additional charge, for approval by the CITY. The
PRINCIPAL shall not proceed with the next Phase until
directed by the Project Manager.
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B. Phase II - Design Development:
i. From the approved Schematic Design documents, the
PRINCIPAL shall prepare Design Development Documents,
including the drawings, outline specifications and
other documents to describe the size and character of
the entire Project as to construction, finish
materials, and other items incidental to the Project
as may be appropriate and applicable.
ii. The Design Development Documents shall include the
updated Proposed Project Schedule, Outline
Specifications of Proposed Materials and Equipment,
Updated Estimate of Probable Construction Cost, and
the Design Development Drawings, as required to
clearly delineate the Project. If the probable
Construction Costs exceed the Construction Budget,
then, appropriate reductions in costs or Scope of
Project shall be included for CITY's evaluation.
iii. The PRINCIPAL shall submit to the CITY, two (2)
sets of all documents required under this Phase, at no
additional charge, for CITY's approval. The PRINCIPAL
shall not proceed with the next phase until directed
by the Project Manager.
C. Phase III - Construction Documents:
i. From the approved Design Development Documents, the
PRINCIPAL shall prepare Final Construction Documents
setting forth in detail the requirements for the
construction of the Project. The Final Construction
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Documents shall include complete Drawings and
Specifications, the Proposal (Bid) form, Special or
Supplemental General Conditions, and other necessary
information for bidders. PRINCIPAL shall use the CITY
of Miami Public Works Department Standard forms for
the preparation of the Proposal (Bid) forms,
Instructions to Bidders, Conditions of Contract, and
other CITY required documents. In the preparation of
the Construction Documents, the PRINCIPAL shall use
Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Standards,
including the 16 Division and the 3 part Section
format developed and recommended by the C.S.I. for
construction specifications.
ii. The Construction Documents shall be prepared in a
manner that will assure clarity of lineWork, notes,
and dimensions, when the documents are reduced to 50%
of their size. All drawings shall be on 24" x 36"
size first quality drawing paper or Mylar using CITY's
standard format, unless otherwise approved.
iii. Whenever possible, the Construction Drawings shall
be created by computer using AutoCad. Where AutoCad is
used, the PRINCIPAL will also submit a copy of the
drawings on a compact disk. When possible, the
PRINCIPAL's specifications shall be produced on a word
processor using Microsoft "Word" format. Another
format may be used only if approved by the CITY.
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iv. When the development of Construction Drawings has
progressed to at least 50% completion in (the "50%
check"), the PRINCIPAL shall submit to the CITY, at no
additional charge, two (2) copies thereof together
with an updated set of Specifications and an updated
Estimate of Construction Costs.
v. The PRINCIPAL shall not proceed with the further
development of the Construction Documents until it has
received CITY's approval of the 50% Check Set. The
PRINCIPAL shall make all reasonable changes required
by the CITY. In the event the latest estimated
Construction Costs reveal that the cost of the Project
will exceed the Construction Budget, then, at the
Project Manager's request, all Work shall be stopped
until the PRINCIPAL and the CITY agree on methods of
cost reductions or changes in scope sufficient to
enable construction of the Project within the
Construction Budget.
vi. Upon completion of the Construction Documents, the
PRINCIPAL shall submit to the CITY, at no additional
charge, a final Estimate of Construction Costs along
with two (2) sets of final construction drawings and
specifications, for final review, and approval.
vii. The PRINCIPAL shall make all the necessary
presentations of the final plans to the appropriate
CITY Boards for their approval, as outlined and
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identified within the Work order and corresponding
scope of Work.
viii. PRINCIPAL shall make all required changes or
additions and resolve all questions resulting from the
CITY's final review. This shall be at no additional
charge to the CITY, except for changes requested by
the CITY that are in conflict with prior CITY
directives or approvals or constitute the CITY's
modifying the scope or program of the project. All
revised documents shall be submitted to the CITY for
approval. After final approval by the CITY, the
PRINCIPAL shall furnish, at no additional charge, a
master set of reproducible drawings and specifications
and provide two (2) sets of prints of the final
drawings and specifications to the CITY. If
additional sets of prints are authorized for bidding
purposes, the CITY shall reimburse the PRINCIPAL for
the cost of printing additional drawings and
specifications.
ix. The PRINCIPAL shall conduct "dry runs" of the final
construction plans to the Building Department and
other appropriate governmental authorities, as
necessary to ascertain that the construction. documents
meet all the requirements for construction permits.
The PRINCIPAL shall make all necessary corrections,
modifications, and additions to the construction
documents (plans, specifications, etc.) necessary for
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permitting. The PRINCIPAL shall assist the CITY in
filing the necessary documents and obtaining the
approval for utilities (such as water, sewer,
electric, telephone, gas, etc.) as well as the
approval from all other applicable governmental
authorities (such as environmental, health, building,
zoning, etc.).
D. Phase IV - Bidding and Negotiation Phase:
i. The Bidding and Negotiation phase shall be conducted
in accordance with the CITY's established or approved
process. The PRINCIPAL shall assist the CITY in
obtaining and awarding bids and preparing construction
contracts. After receipt of bids, the PRINCIPAL shall
evaluate the bids and assist the CITY in making a
recommendation to the CITY Commission.
ii. During the advertisement and bidding period the
PRINCIPAL shall prepare any necessary Addenda, with
accompanying drawings or other materials, as may be
required. An original copy of each Addendum shall be
submitted to the Project Manager for approval and a
copy of the same shall be furnished to each of the
Bidders that have picked up a set of Contract
Documents for purposes of bidding.
iii. The PRINCIPAL shall attend pre -bid conferences when
they are deemed necessary by the CITY.
iv. During the bidding period, the PRINCIPAL shall
interpret Construction Documents in writing, and
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prepare any supplementary drawings or specifications
necessary for the clarification of the documents. The
PRINCIPAL shall also assist the CITY in preparing
responses to inquiries from prospective bidders.
v. If the lowest responsible bid received exceeds the
Construction Budget the CITY may:
a. approve the increase and award the construction
contract to such bidder, or
b. reject all bids and rebid the Project within a
reasonable time with no change in the Project Bid
Documents, or
c. direct the PRINCIPAL to revise the Scope and/or
quality of the Project only if the bid exceeds the
construction budget by more than ten (10) percent.
In such event the PRINCIPAL shall modify the
Construction Documents as necessary to bring the
Estimated Construction Cost within the Construction
Budget. Such modifications shall be at no
additional charge to the CITY unless the excess in
Construction Costs is due to a change in scope
requested by the CITY or due to unforeseen
circumstances such as force majeur or undue delay
on the part of the CITY in bidding the Project, or
d. suspend or abandon the Project.
E. Phase V - Administration of the Construction Contract:
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i. The Construction Phase will begin with the award of
the Construction Contract and will end when the
Contractor's final payment is approved by the CITY.
ii. Unless otherwise provided, the CITY's Public Works
Department will administer the Construction Contract
and will assign an inspector to the Project. The
PRINCIPAL shall advise and consult with the Project
Manager or the CITY Inspector when appropriate. The
PRINCIPAL shall have only limited authority to act on
behalf of the CITY and only to the extent provided in
the General Conditions or in the Supplementary
Conditions of the Construction Contract. CITY shall
have final approval of all changes in the Construction
Work and Costs.
iii. The PRINCIPAL shall attend pre -construction
meetings and job meetings where its presence is
required to resolve problems or disputes with the
construction runs.
iv. The PRINCIPAL shall at all times have access to the
Project during the construction phase, so it may
adequately perform as intended under this Agreement.
v. The PRINCIPAL shall visit the construction site at
regular intervals appropriate to the project and
during all key construction events, as defined in the
Work order or otherwise agreed by the PRINCIPAL and
Project Manager to evaluate the progress of the
Project and to determine, in general, if the Project
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is proceeding in accordance with the Contract
Documents. The PRINCIPAL will not be required to
provide continuous daily on -site inspections to check
the quality or quantity of the Work unless otherwise
authorized or directed in writing by the CITY, and
compensated accordingly for his services.
vi. The PRINCIPAL shall have no responsibility to
supervise and control those actions of any parties not
directly employed or retained by the PRINCIPAL. On
the basis of the on -site observations, the PRINCIPAL
will advise the CITY as to the progress of the Work
and any observed defects and deficiencies.
vii. The PRINCIPAL shall furnish to the CITY a written
report describing its observations of the Work, during
each visit to the site, and the general status and
progress of same. All reports shall be submitted in a
timely manner. The PRINCIPAL shall ascertain, at
least monthly, that the Contractor is making timely,
accurate,
and complete notations on record drawings.
viii. Based on observations at the site and on its
review of the Contractor's Payment Certificate, the
PRINCIPAL shall assist the CITY in determining the
amount due the Contractor and shall recommend approval
or rejection of the Certificate of Payment and the
amounts of each.
ix. The PRINCIPAL's recommendation for approval of a
Payment Certificate shall constitute the PRINCIPAL's
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representation and certification to the CITY that the
Work has progressed to the point indicated, and that
it has been performed in accordance with the Contract
Documents subject to:
a. an evaluation of the Work for conformance with the
contract documents upon substantial completion.
b. the results of any subsequent tests required by the
Contract Documents, and
c. minor deviations from the Contract Documents
correctable prior to completion and acceptance of
the Project.
x. The PRINCIPAL shall have an affirmative duty to
recommend rejection of Work which does not conform to
the Contract Documents. Whenever, in its reasonable
opinion, the PRINCIPAL considers it necessary or
advisable to insure compliance with the Contract
Documents, the PRINCIPAL will have authority, after
approval from the Project Manager, to recommend
special inspections or testing of any Work deemed not
to be in accordance with the Contract Documents
whether or not such Work has been fabricated and
delivered to the Project, or installed and completed.
However, neither this authority of the PRINCIPAL nor a
decision made in good faith either to exercise or not
to exercise such authority shall give rise to a duty
or responsibility of the PRINCIPAL to the Contractor,
Subcontractors, material and equipment suppliers,
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their agents or employees or any other persons or
entities performing portions of the Work.
xi. The PRINCIPAL shall promptly review and approve shop
drawings, samples, and other submissions of the
contractor for conformance with the design concept of
the Project and for compliance with the Contract
Documents. Changes or
substitutions
to
the
Contract
Documents shall not be authorized without concurrence
by the Project Manager.
xii. The PRINCIPAL shall provide the CITY with copy
of all shop drawings, duly reviewed by the PRINCIPAL,
for the CITY's permanent records.
lv. xiii. The PRINCIPAL shall review all test reports
required by the Contract Documents and notify the CITY
of any noncompliance with the Contract Documents.
The PRINCIPAL shall witness all tests that it is
required to witness by Code or by the Contract
Documents and shall provide to the CITY written
reports of all such tests.
v�. xv. The PRINCIPAL shall receive all samples required
to be furnished by the contractor and shall record the
date of receipt and its source, examine said samples,
notify the CITY of the approval or rejection of said
samples, and maintain custody of approved samples.
vii. xvi. As part of the Project Scope, the PRINCIPAL
shall, if necessary, assist the CITY in the
preparation of bids for the purchases of equipment,
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fixtures, and furnishings for the Project. Upon
receipt of these bids, the PRINCIPAL shall assist the
CITY in its evaluation and make recommendations
related to the procurement and the installation of
said equipment, fixtures, and furnishings.
viii. xvii. The PRINCIPAL shall review and recommend
action on proposed Change Orders within the scope of
the Project. This includes Change Orders initiated by
others or any proposed Change Orders recommended by
the PRINCIPAL based on his observations.
ix. xviii. The PRINCIPAL shall examine the Work upon
receipt of the Contractor's Certificate of Substantial
Completion for the Project and shall prepare a punch
list of any defects and discrepancies in conjunction
with the Project Manager. After the punch list items
have been satisfactorily completed and approved by the
PRINCIPAL, the PRINCIPAL shall recommend execution of
Certificate of Final Acceptance and Final Payment to
the contractor. PRINCIPAL shall also obtain from the
contractor all warranties, guarantees, operation and
maintenance manuals, releases of lien, extra materials
required by the contract, and certificates as may be .
required by the specifications or applicable laws, and
deliver them to the CITY.
x. xix. The PRINCIPAL shall provide assistance in
obtaining contractor's compliance with the Contract
Documents relative to, a) initial instruction of CITY
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personnel in the operation and maintenance of any
equipment or system, b) initial start-up and testing,
adjusting and balancing of any equipment or systems,
and c) final clean-up of the Project.
F. Phase VI - Post Construction Administration:
i. The PRINCIPAL shall furnish to the CITY reproducible
"as -built" record drawings based on information
furnished by the contractor. These drawings shall
become the property of the CITY.
ii. The PRINCIPAL shall assist the CITY in the
observation of the Work one month before the
expiration of any guarantee period and shall report to
the CITY any defective Work in the Project which is
under guarantee/warranty. The PRINCIPAL shall also
assist the CITY with the administration of guarantee/
warranties for correction of any defective Work that
may be discovered during the guarantee/warranty
period.
7. Project Completion Time. The Work shall be performed
within the time allocated to each phase thereof and shall
be completed within the time agreed upon. A reasonable
extension of the Work time will be granted in the event of
a delay caused by the CITY's failure to fulfill its part of
the Agreement as herein required or by other reasons, such
as weather, beyond the control of the PRINCIPAL.
2. 8. Extension of Expiration Date. In the event the
PRINCIPAL is engaged in any Project(s) on the Agreement
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Expiration Date, then this Agreement shall remain in effect
until completion or termination of said Project(s). No new
Work Orders shall be issued after the Expiration Date.
9. CITY's Services and Responsibilities. The CITY shall make
available to the PRINCIPAL for its inspection, all plats,
maps, surveys, aerials, records and other information
regarding the Project that the CITY has as its disposal.
Compensation. Compensation shall be based on a "Fixed
Fee" or a "Not to Exceed Fee", as described hereunder,
based on the nature and scope of the Work. The method of
compensation shall be agreed upon prior to issuance of the
Work Order. Notwithstanding anything herein to the
contrary, the CITY and the PRINCIPAL agree that the total
compensation permitted for all Work under this Agreement
shall not exceed the sum of $600,000.
A. FIXED FEE: The fee for a task or a scope of Work based
on a fixed fee shall be mutually agreed upon by the CITY
and the PRINCIPAL.
B. NOT TO EXCEED FEE: If a "Not to Exceed" fixed fee is
mutually agreed upon, the amount of compensation shall
be based on an hourly rate fee. The hourly rate fee
shall be computed based on the hours Worked by
individuals in the following categories. The Hourly Rate
for each category, as shown below, includes all
equipment, supplies, materials, tools , labor, wages,
taxes, insurance, benefits, overhead and profit and
shall be applicable to any necessary overtime Work.
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Category Hourly Rates
Principal in Charge $150.00
Principal Architect $142.50
Project Manager $110.00
Registered Architect $104.50
Architect $77.50
Professional Engineer $104.50
Engineer $82.50
Registered Landscape Architect $85.00
Draftsperson $65.00
Engineering Technician $60.50
Administrative(Billing, Reports Preparer) $50.00
Clerical (Filing, Light Word Processing) $42.50
Permit Expediter n/a
Construction Manager (Supervisor) $95.00
Construction Inspector $71.50
3-Man Survey Crew (Half Day Min.) $100.00
Cadd Operator $58.30
Estimator/Scheduler n/a
Principal Engineer $137.50
Principal Landscape Architect $121.00
Senior Estimator/Schedule n/a
11. Payments of Compensation. Compensation shall be paid
monthly in accordance with invoices detailing the fees and
expenses, for Work performed during the immediate preceding
calendar month. Payment shall be made within thirty (30)
days following Project Manager's receipt of the invoices,
in triplicate. The invoices shall include the following
information:
A. Total contract amount.
B. Percent of Work complete to date.
C. Total amount paid to date.
D. Amount previously billed.
E. Amount of invoice.
F. Summary of Work done during the billing period.
G. Invoice number and date.
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12. Schedule of Work. The CITY shall have the sole right to
determine which Project shall be assigned to the PRINCIPAL.
The schedule of Work and time for performance will be
mutually agreed upon by the CITY and the PRINCIPAL.
2. 13. Extra Work Expenses. If the PRINCIPAL has incurred
extra Work or expense due to changes ordered by CITY after
any portion of the Work is approved by the CITY, then the
payment for such extra Work shall be the subject of a
Change Order, and shall be approved, in writing, by the
CITY if, in the CITY's reasonable opinion, such Change
Order is warranted. If the PRINCIPAL caused extra Work or
expense without previous approval by the CITY, such extra
Work shall be the subject of an additional Work order and
the cost of the extra Work shall be sole responsibility of
the PRINCIPAL.
-8-14. Reimbursable Expenses: Reimbursable expenses are to be
paid in addition to compensation for Basic Scope Services
and include expenses incurred by the PRINCIPAL, its
employees and other consultants in the interest of each
Project, as identified as follows and if authorized in
writing, by the CITY's Project Manager and proper
documentation is provided to the CITY's Project Manager.
A. Providing the services of special specialists, such as
traffic, soils, environmental, etc., in addition to
those that are required to provide the basic scope of
services. Unless otherwise agreed, the extra expense of
specialists, when authorized, shall be the amount paid
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to the specialist. The compensation for these services
shall be done as reimbursable expenses. This Section
does not apply to Professional Services of those
individuals and specialists employed by the PRINCIPAL.
B. Expenses of surveys of existing sites and buildings if
paid by the PRINCIPAL.
C. Fees paid by the PRINCIPAL for securing approval of
authorities having jurisdiction over the projects.
D. Costs of testing, strength of materials, soils,
chemical,
mechanical or other tests, connected with
construction projects, if paid by the PRINCIPAL.
E. Traveling outside of Miami -Dade County when authorized
in advance by the CITY's Project Manager.
Transportation and living expenses of PRINCIPALs or
employees shall be paid not to exceed limitations
established by law.
F. If required by the CITY's Project Manager, providing
site personnel, threshold inspector, etc.
G. Changes in the Project initiated by the CITY or
Contractor.
15.Approval of Calculations, Reports and Drawings. The CITY
agrees within thirty (30) days after delivery, it will,
approve, reject,
or return with indicated suggested
revisions or recommendations, all field notes, drawings,
calculations,
reports or other written communications
submitted by the PRINCIPAL to the CITY for approval. Such
approval, revisions or recommendations by the CITY shall
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not relieve the PRINCIPAL of its responsibility for the
Work. Any errors noted in the calculations or drawings
submitted by the PRINCIPAL will be corrected at no
additional cost to the CITY. All certified plans and other
final drawings required under this agreement shall be
delivered to the CITY in a reproducible form such as an
original ink drawing on high quality Vellum or a reverse
Mylar made from an original ink drawing. In either case,
the reproducible of registered plans shall be affixed with
the architects or engineer's embossed seal and signature.
17.16.Sub-consultants.
A. Selection of the PRINCIPAL by the Competitive Selection
Committee was based, in part, on the qualifications and
expertise of the Sub -consultants listed in response to
the "Request for Proposals" (RFP) if Sub -consultants
were listed (the "Approved Sub -consultants"). The
PRINCIPAL shall employ Approved Sub -consultants where
their specialties are required to perform the Work for
an assigned Project.
B. The PRINCIPAL may choose additional Sub -consultants
provided it first obtains the prior written approval of
the CITY. The PRINCIPAL may not exclude Approved
Subconsultants from a Project without the CITY's prior
written consent. The reasons for hiring additional Sub -
consultants or for the replacement of the Approved Sub -
consultants shall be detailed in the PRINCIPAL's written
request for CITY's consent.
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C. The PRINCIPAL shall be responsible for all the Work of
its organization, employees and its Sub -consultants.
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall create any
contractual relationship between any of the Sub -
consultants Working for the PRINCIPAL and the CITY. The
PRINCIPAL agrees and understands that it is in no way
relieved of any responsibility under the terms of this
Agreement by virtue of any other professional who may
associate with it in performing the Work.
D. Sub -consultants that must be used are:
Donnell, Duquesne & Albaisa, P.A.
H. J. Ross Associates, Inc.
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Curtis & Rogers Design Studio, Inc.
Schrimer Engineering Corporation
17.Conflict of Interest.
A. PRINCIPAL covenants that no person under its employ who
presently exercises any functions or responsibilities in
connection with this Agreement has any personal
financial interest, direct or indirect, with the CITY.
PRINCIPAL further covenants that, in the performance of
this Agreement, no person having such conflicting
interests shall be employed. Any such interests on the
part of PRINCIPAL or its employees, must be disclosed in
writing to CITY.
B. PRINCIPAL is aware of the conflict of interest laws of
the CITY of Miami (CITY of Miami Code Chapter 2, Article
V), Miami -Dade County, Florida (Miami -Dade County Code
Section 2-11.1) and the State of Florida, and agrees
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that it shall fully comply in all respects with the
terms of said laws.
18.0wnership of Documents. All reports, tracings, drawings,
plans, specifications, survey information maps, computer
media, and other data developed by the PRINCIPAL for the
purpose of this Agreement shall become the property of the
CITY without restriction or limitation upon use and shall
be made available by the PRINCIPAL at any time upon request
of the CITY. When any Work contemplated under this
Agreement is completed or for any reason terminated prior
to completion, all of the above data shall be delivered to
the Project Manager.
2-f=19.Termination and Suspension of Agreement.
A. The CITY retains the right to terminate this Agreement
at any time prior to the completion of the Work without
penalty to the CITY. In such event, the CITY shall give
written notice of termination to the PRINCIPAL and the
PRINCIPAL shall be paid for services rendered up to the
date of the notice, provided, however, that the
PRINCIPAL is not in default under the terms of this
Agreement and as set forth in Section 30 hereof.
B. In the event of termination, all documents, plans, and
other documents developed by PRINCIPAL under this
Agreement shall become the property of the CITY, with
the same provisions of use as set forth herein.
C. It is further understood by and between the parties that
any information, contract documents, plans, drawings, or
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any other matter whatsoever which is given by the CITY
to the PRINCIPAL pursuant to this Agreement shall at all
times remain the property of the CITY and shall not be
used by the PRINCIPAL for any other purposes whatsoever
without the written consent of the CITY.
20.Award of Agreement.
A. The PRINCIPAL warrants that it has not employed or
retained any company or person to solicit or secure this
Agreement, that it has not paid or agreed to pay any
company or person any fee, commission, percentage,
brokerage fee, or gifts or any other consideration
contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of
this Agreement.
B. The PRINCIPAL also warrants that to the best of its
knowledge and belief no Commissioner, Mayor or other
officer or employee of the CITY is interested directly
or indirectly in the profits or emoluments of this
Agreement or the Work.
21.Entire Agreement. This Agreement represents the entire and
integrated agreement between the CITY and the PRINCIPAL and
supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or
Agreements, either written or oral. This Agreement may be
amended only by written instrument executed by CITY and
PRINCIPAL.
22. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding
upon the parties hereto and their respective heirs,
executors, legal representatives, successors and assigns.
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2. 23. Right to Audit. The CITY reserves the right to audit
records of the PRINCIPAL pertaining to this Agreement
anytime during the term hereof, and for a period of three
(3) years after final payment is made under this Agreement.
3. 24. Insurance. PRINCIPAL shall maintain during the terms
of this Agreement the following insurance:
A. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance in amounts not
less than $1,000,000.00 Combined Single Unit for bodily
injury and property damage liability and said insurance
shall include contractual liability coverage. The CITY
of Miami shall be named as primary Additional Insured.
B. Professional Liability Insurance in a minimum amount of
$1,000.,000.00 covering all liability arising out of the
terms of this Agreement.
C. Workers' Compensation Insurance in the statutory
amounts.
D. Automobile Liability Insurance covering all owned, non -
owned, and hired vehicles used by PRINCIPAL in
connection with Work arising out of this Agreement.
Coverage shall be written with at least statutory
amounts for Bodily Injury and Property Damage.
E. All insurance policies shall be issued by companies
authorized to do business under the laws of the State of
Florida and which are approved according to
specifications of the Risk Management Division of the
CITY of Miami. All policies required hereunder shall
name the CITY as "Additional Insured".
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F. The PRINCIPAL shall furnish certificates of insurance to
the CITY prior to the commencement of any Work, which
shall clearly indicate that the PRINCIPAL has obtained
insurance in the type, amount and classification as
required for strict compliance with this Section and
that no material change or cancellation of the insurance
shall be effective without the thirty (30) days written
notice of the CITY.
G. Compliance with the foregoing requirements shall not
relieve the PRINCIPAL of its liability and obligations
under this Section or under any portion of this
Agreement.
25.Right of Decisions.
A. All services shall be performed by the PRINCIPAL to the
satisfaction of the Project Manager who shall decide all
questions, difficulties and disputes of whatever nature
which may arise under or by reason of this Agreement,
the prosecution and fulfillment of the Services
hereunder, and the character, quality, amount, and value
thereof, and the Project Manager's decisions upon all
claims, questions of fact, and disputes shall be final,
conclusive and binding, upon the parties hereto, unless
such determination is clearly arbitrary or unreasonable.
B. In the event that the PRINCIPAL does not concur in the
judgment of the Project Manager as to any decision made
by him, the PRINCIPAL shall present his written
objections to the CITY Manager.
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26. Non -Discrimination. The PRINCIPAL shall not discriminate
against any employee or applicant for employment because of
race,
color, religion, sex, age, national origin, handicap
or marital status. The PRINCIPAL shall take affirmative
action to ensure that applicants are employed, without
regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, national
origin, handicap or marital status. Such action shall
include, but not be limited to the following: employment,
upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or
recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of
pay
or other forms of compensation; and selection for
training, including apprenticeship. The PRINCIPAL agrees
to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and
applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the
Personnel Officer setting forth the provisions of this
Equal Opportunity Clause.
2--27. Construction of Agreement. The parties hereto agree
that this Agreement shall be construed and enforced
according to the laws, statutes and case law of the State
of Florida.
3--28. Independent Contractor. The PRINCIPAL and its
employees and agents, shall be deemed to be Independent
Contractors and not agents or employees of the CITY; and
shall not attain any rights or benefits under the Civil
Service or Pension Ordinance of the CITY, or any right
generally afforded classified or unclassified employees;
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further they shall not be deemed entitled to Florida
Workers' Compensation benefits as employees of the CITY.
4-29. Non-Delegability. It is understood and agreed that
the obligations undertaken by the PRINCIPAL pursuant to
this Agreement shall not be delegated or assigned to any
other person or firm without the CITY's prior written
consent, which may be withheld at CITY's sole discretion.
Default Provision. In the event that PRINCIPAL shall
fail to comply with each and every term and condition of
this Agreement or fails to perform any of the terms and
conditions contained herein, then the CITY, in addition to
all other remedies available by law, at its sole option,
upon
written notice to PRINCIPAL may cancel and terminate
this Agreement, and all payments, advances or other
compensation paid to PRINCIPAL by CITY while PRINCIPAL was
in default of the provisions herein contained, shall be
forthwith returned to CITY.
6-31. Contingency Clause. Funding for this Agreement is
contingent on the availability of funds and continued
authorization for program activities and is subject to
amendment or termination due to lack of funds or
authorization, reduction of funds, and/or change in
regulations.
--32. Minority Procurement Compliance. The PRINCIPAL
acknowledges that it has been furnished a copy of Ordinance
No. 10062, the Minority Procurement Ordinance of the CITY
of Miami, and agrees to comply with all applicable
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substantive and procedural provisions therein, including
any amendments thereto.
8. 33. Indemnification. The PRINCIPAL covenants and agrees
that it will indemnify and hold harmless the CITY, its
officers, agents and employees from any and all claims,
losses, damages, costs, charges or expenses arising out of
or in connection with the negligent acts, actions, or
omissions of the PRINCIPAL or any of its officers, agents,
employees, whether direct or indirect, provided, however,
that PRINCIPAL shall not be liable under this Section for
damages or injury arising out of or directly caused by or
resulting from the sole negligence of the CITY or any of
its agents, officers or employees The indemnity provided
herein is not limited by reason of any particular insurance
coverage in this Agreement.
9. 34. Notice. All notices or other communications which
shall or may be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be
in writing and shall be delivered by personal service, or
by registered mail addressed to the other party at the
address indicated herein or as the same may be changed from
time to time. Such notice shall be deemed given on the day
on which personally served; or, if by mail, on the fifth
day after being posted or the date of actual receipt,
whichever is earlier.
CITY OF MIAMI: PRINCIPAL:
City Manager
444 S.W. 2nd Avenue
Miami, Florida 33130
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Public Works Department
Attn: John H. Jackson
444 S.W. 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 416-1223
City Attorney
444 S.W. 2nd Avenue
Suite 945
Miami, Florida 33130
Zyscovich, Inc.
Attn: Bernard Zyscovich
100 N.Biscayne Blvd. 27th floor
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 372-5222
35.Amendments. No amendments to this Agreement shall be
binding on either party unless in writing and signed by
both parties.
36.Miscellaneous Provisions.
A. Title and paragraph headings are for convenient
reference and are not a part of this Agreement.
B. In the event of conflict between the terms of this
Agreement and any terms or conditions contained in any
attached documents, the terms in this Agreement shall
rule.
C. No waiver or breach of any provision of this Agreement
shall constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach of
the same or any other provision hereof, and no waiver
shall be effective unless made in writing.
D. Should any provision, paragraph, sentence, word or
phrase contained in this Agreement be determined by a
court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal
or otherwise unenforceable under the laws of the State
of Florida or the CITY of Miami, such provision,
paragraph, sentence, word or phrase shall be deemed
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modified to the extent necessary in order to conform
with such laws, or if not modifiable to conform with
such laws, then same shall be deemed severable, and in
either event, the remaining terms and provisions of this
Agreement shall remain unmodified and in full force and
effect.
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CORPORATE RESOLUTION.
WHEREAS, 'the. Board of Directors: of ZYSCOVICH, INC. has examined terms.
conditions, and obligations of the proposed contract with the City of Miami for Professional
Architectural Services
WHEREAS, the Board of`Directors at a duly held corporate meeting have considered the
Matter in accordance with the by-laws of the corporation:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE..'IT. RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
ZYSCOVICH- INC.that the president and secretary are:heteby authorized and instructed to enter into
a contract in the name of,: and on behalf of this corporation, with the City of Miami for Professional
Architectural Services, in aceordaiace with the; contract:doctmsents furnished bythe City of Miarrii, and
for the price and upon the terms and payments contained in the proposed contract submitted by
.the City of Miami.
IN WITLESS SII-l;EREOF this 6 May. 2002
AN, Board l ectors
Princrpal-incharge
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