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DEPARTMENT OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
PROGRAM
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
Service Category
Contract Type
Project (if applicable)
Consultant
Architectural & Engineering Services RFQ No. 06-07-029
Project Specific
Fire Station No. 13
RIzo CARRENO & PARTNERS, INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS 4
ARTICLE 2 GENERAL CONDITIONS 5
2.01 TERM' 5
2.03 SCOPE OF SERVICES 5
2.04 COMPENSATION 5
ARTICLE 3 PERFORMANCE 5
3.01 PERFORMANCE AND DELEGATION 5
3.02 REMOVAL OF UNSATISFACTORY PERSONNEL 5
3.03 CONSULTANT KEY STAFF 5
3.04 TIME FOR PERFORMANCE 6
ARTICLE 4 SUBCONSULTANTS 6
4.01 GENERAL 6
4.02 SUB -CONSULTANT RELATIONSHIPS 6
4.03 CHANGES TO SUBCONSULTANTS 6
ARTICLE 5 DEFAULT 6
5.01 GENERAL 6
5.02 CONDITIONS OF DEFAULT 6
5.03 TIME TO CURE DEFAULT; FORCE MAJEURE 6
ARTICLE 6 TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT 7
6.01 CITY'S RIGHT TO TERMINATE 7
6.02 CONSULTANT'S RIGHT TO TERMINATE 7
6.03 TERMINATION DUE TO UNDISCLOSED LOBBYIST OR AGENT 7
ARTICLE 7 DOCUMENTS AND RECORDS 7
7.01 OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS ' 7
7.02 DELIVERY UPON REQUEST OR CANCELLATION 7
7.03 RE -USE BY CITY 7
7.04 NONDISCLOSURE 8
7.05 MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS 8
ARTICLE 8 INDEMNIFICATION 8
ARTICLE 9 INSURANCE 8
9.01 COMPANIES PROVIDING COVERAGE 8
9.02 VERIFICATION OF INSURANCE COVERAGE 8
9.03 FORMS OF COVERAGE 8
9.04 MODIFICATIONS TO COVERAGE 9
ARTICLE 10 MISCELLANEOUS 9
10.01 AUDIT RIGHTS 9
10.02 ENTIRE AGREEMENT 9
10.03 SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS 9
10.04 TRUTH -IN -NEGOTIATION CERTIFICATE 9
10.05 APPLICABLE LAW AND VENUE OF LITIGATION 9
10.06 NOTICES 9
10.07 INTERPRETATION 10
10.08 JOINT PREPARATION 10
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10.09 PRIORITY OF PROVISIONS 10
10.10 MEDIATION • WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL 10
10.11 TIME 11
10.12 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS 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 12
10.18 THIRD PARTY BENEFICARY. 12
10.19 CONSULTANT'S PROPOSAL 12
ATTACHMENT A - SCOPE OF WORK A-15
ARTICLE Al GENERAL A-15
ARTICLE A2 BASIC SERVICES A-15
ARTICLE A2 ADDITIONAL SERVICES A-21
ARTICLE A2 REIMBURSABLE SERVICES A-21
ARTICLE A2 CITY'S RESPONSIBILITY A-22
SCHEDULE Al. - SUBCONSULTANTS A-23
SCHEDULE A2. - KEY STAFF A-23
ATTACHMENT A2 - SCHEDULE OF DELIVERABLES A-24
ATTACHMENT B - COMPENSATION AND PAYMENTS B-1
ARTICLE B1 METHOD OF COMPENSATION B-1
B1.01 COMPENSATION LIMITS B-1
B1.02 Consultant NOT TO EXCEED B-1
ARTICLE 82 WAGE RATES B-1
B2.01 FEE BASIS B-1
B2.02 EMPLOYEES AND JOB CLASSIFICATIONS B-1
B2.03 MULTIPLIER B-1
B2.04 CALCULATION B-1
B2.05 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND OVERHEAD B-2
B2.06 ESCALATION B-1
ARTICLE 133 COMPUTATION OF FEES AND COMPENSATION B-2
B3.01 LUMP SUM. B-2
B3.02 HOURLY RATE FEES B-2
B3.03 PERCENTAGE OF CONSTRUCTION COST: B-2
B3.04 REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES B-3
B3.05 FEES FOR ADDITIVE or DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATES: B-3
B3.06 FEES for ADDITIONAL SERVICES B-3
B3.07 PAYMENT EXCLUSIONS B-3
133.08 FEES RESULTING FROM PROJECT SUSPENSION B-4
ARTICLE B4 PAYMENTS TO THE CONSULTANT B-4
B4.01 PAYMENTS GENERALLY B-4
B4.02 FOR COMPREHENSIVE BASIC SERVICES B-4
134.03 BILLING - HOURLY RATE 6-4
B4.04 PAYMENT FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES & REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES B-4
ARTICLE B5 REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES: B-4
85.01 GENERAL B-4
B5.02 REIMBURSEMENTS TO SUB -CONSULTANTS 8-5
ARTICLE B6 COMPENSATION FOR REUSE OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS B-5
B6.01 GENERAL B-5
SCHEDULE B1 - COMPENSATION SCHEDULE B-6
SCHEDULE B2 - WAGE RATES SUMMARY B-3
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City OF MIAMI
DEPARTMENT OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
Service Category Architectural & Engineering Services RFQ No. 06-07-029
Contract Type Project Specific
Project Fire Station No. 13
Consultant Rizo CARRENO & PARTNERS, INC.
Consultant Office Location
2100 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Suite 701
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
City Authorization City of Miami Procurement Code
THIS AGREEMENT made this alay of in the year 2008 by and
between THE City OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, hereinafter ca ed the "City," and Rizo Carrelio &
Partners, Inc., hereinafter called the "Consultant."
RECITAL
A. The City issued a Request for Qualifications ("RFQ") No. 06-07-029 on August
28, 2007 for the provision of Architectural & Engineering services ("Services") for the design of
Fire Station No. 13 ("Services") and Consultant's proposal ("Proposal"), 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:
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ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS
1.01 Additional Services means any Work defined as such in a Work Order, secured in compliance with
Florida Statutes and City Code.
1.02 Attachments means 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 means the amount of compensation mutually agreed upon for the completion of Basic Services.
1.04 Basic Services means those services designated as such in a Work Order.
1.05 City Commission means the legislative body of the City of Miami.
1.06 City Manager means the duly appointed chief administrative officer of the City of Miami.
1.07 City Or Owner means 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 govemmental body and
shall not be attributable in any manner to City as a party to this Agreement . The City of Miami shall be referred to
herein as "City". For the purposes of this Agreement, "City" without modification shall mean the City Manager.
1.08 Consultant means 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 means 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 means 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 administrator of the
Department of Capital Improvements Program or designee.
1.11 Inspector means 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 means same as "Authorization to Proceed." A duly authorized written letter or
directive issued by the Director or Project Manager acknowledging that all conditions precedent have been met
and/or directing that Consultant may begin work on the Project.
1.13 Project Manager means 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 means 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 means 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 means 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 Services or Services means 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.
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1.18 Subconsultant means a person or organization of properly registered professional architects, engineers,
registered surveyor or mapper, and/or other professional specialty that has entered into a written agreement with the
Consultant to furnish specified professional services for a Project or task.
1.19 Wage Rates: means 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 means a document intemal to the City authorizing the performance of specific professional
services for a defined Project or Projects.
ARTICLE 2 GENERAL CONDITIONS
2.01 TERM:
The term of this Agreement shall be effective until final completion of construction of the Project and Final Payment
is made to the Consultant.
2.02 SCOPE OF SERVICES
Consultant agrees to provide the Services as specifically described and under the special terms and conditions set
forth in Attachment "A" hereto, which by this reference is incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement.
2.03 COMPENSATION
2.03-1 Compensation Limits
The amount of compensation payable by the City to Consultant will shall generally be a lump sum fee, based on the
rates and schedules established in Attachment 8 hereto, which by this reference is incorporated into this
Agreement; provided, however, that in no event shall the amount of compensation exceed four hundred sixty two
thousand, three hundred fifty five dollars and seventy four cents ($462,355.00) in total over the term of the
Agreement and any extension(s), unless explicitly approved by action of the City Commission and put into effect by
written amendment to this Agreement. Said fee is comprised of a fee for basic services of $422,355.00 plus
$20,000.00 for additional services and $20,000.00 for Reimbursable Expenses. The City may, at its sole discretion
use other compensation methodologies.
2.03-2 Payments
Unless otherwise specifically provided in Attachment 8, payment shall be made within thirty (30) days after receipt
of Consultant's 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 will be provided a copy of the City's standard invoice form in MS Excel
format after execution of the Agreement.
ARTICLE 3 PERFORMANCE
3.01 PERFORMANCE AND DELEGATION
The services to be performed hereunder shall be performed by the Consultant's 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 Consultant's 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 shall not constitute any
responsibility or liability for the individual's ability to perform.
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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 Sub -Consultants 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.
4.02-2 Nothing contained in this Agreement shall create any contractual or business relationship between the
City and the Sub -Consultants. The Consultant acknowledges that Sub -Consultants 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.
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 ail
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 retumed 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, arty 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 Services within the time provided or contemplated herein, or fails
to complete the WORK in a timely manner as required by 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
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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.
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 the City may allow an extension of time reasonably commensurate with the cause of such
failure to perform or cure.
ARTICLE 6 TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
6.01 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 compensation for the Services 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 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 will) 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 will 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 plans, documents, studies, or other data for any purpose
other than that intended by the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
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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 Consultant's 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 concem 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 attomey's and appellate attomey's fees, and judgments which may issue thereon. The
Consultant's obligation under this paragraph shall not be limited in any way by the agreed upon contract price, or the
Consultant's 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 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 fumish 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 $1,000,000 per Occurrence, Combined single Limit Bodily Injury Liability
and Property Damage Liability. General Aggregated Limit shall have a minimum limit of $2,000,000. This shall
include Premises and Operations, Independent Contractors, Products and Completed Operations, Broad Form
Property Damage, XCU
Coverage, and Contractual Liability. Automobile coverage including hired, borrowed or non -owned autos, limits
of Liability, Bodily Injury, Damage Liability for any one accident $1,000,000. 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 including Errors and Omissions coverage in the
minimum amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence, combined single limits, providing for all sums which the
Consultant shall be legally obligated to pay as damages for claims arising out of the services performed by the
Consultant or any person employed by the Consultant in connection with this Agreement. This insurance shall
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be maintained for at least one year after completion of the construction and acceptance of any project covered
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, and Employee's Liability with a minimum limit of $500,000 each occurrence.
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.
ARTICLE 10 MISCELLANEOUS
10.01 AUDIT RIGHTS
The City reserves the right to audit the Consultant's accounts during the performance of this Agreement and for
three (3) years after final payment under this Agreement. The Consultant agrees to fumish copies of any records
necessary, in the opinion of the Director, to approve any requests for payment by the Consultant.
10.02 ENTIRE 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 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 shall have no recourse from such cancellation. The City
may require bonding, other security, certified financial statements and tax retums 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.
10.04 TRUTH -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 govemed by the laws of the State of
Florida. Any suit or action brought by any party, conceming 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 intended at the place last specified; and
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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
Assistant Director
City of Miami
Department of Capital Improvements Program (CIP)
444 S.W. 2nd Ave., - 8th FI
Miami, Florida 33130
With a copy to:
David Mendez, Assistant Director
Department of Capital Improvements Program (CIP)
444 S.W. 2nd Ave., - 8th FI
Miami, Florida 33130
For Consultant:
Armando M. Rizo, AIA
Rizo Carreflo & Partners, Inc.
Principal
2100 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Suite 701
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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
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 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 Sub -Consultants 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.
10.11 TIME
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
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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.
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 to the Director., Failure to submit such appeal of the written finding
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 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:
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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.
10.18 THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY
Consultant and the City agree that it is not intended that any provision of this Agreement esablishes a third party
beneficiary giving or allowing any claim or right of action whatsoever by any third party under this Agreement.
10.19 CONSULTANT WORK ORDER PROPOSAL
Consultant's work order proposal dated Revised June 19, 2008 is attached hereto and incorporated into this
Agreement. Should their be a conflict between the Consultant's Work Order Proposal and this Agreement the this
Agreement shall take precedence
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the day and
year first above written.
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Consultant Secretary
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CITY
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(Corporate Seal)
a municipal corporation of the
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APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM AND
REQUIB.I*MENTS:
LeAnn Brehm, Directdr
Risk Management Department
CORRECTNESS:
Julie O, Bru, Attorney
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CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY
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(Title) (=e42-a-i-,can.-Y 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.
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ATTACHMENT A - SCOPE OF WORK
ARTICLE Al GENERAL
Scope of Services shall include, but are not limited to, complete planning and design services,
programming, surveying, feasibility studies, options evaluations, public meetings, detailed facility
assessments, and recommendations, cost estimates, opinions of probable construction cost, preparation of
bid and construction documents, review of work prepared by Sub -consultants and other consultants, field
investigations and observations, construction contract administration, as -built documentation and other
related enviormental services as needed to complete the Projects. Consultant shall provide comprehensive
environmental 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 SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Consultant agrees to provide comprehensive professional services in accordance with all applicable
law and building and enrironmnmental 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 a Work
Order. Consultant may be required to perform all or some of the services presented in this Agreement,
depending on the needs of the City for a particular Project. Consultant shall fumish, as Basic Services,
comprehensive professional services for the Projects including, but not limited to those describes in Section
Al, "General" above.
ARTICLE A2 BASIC SERVICES
Consultant agrees to provide complete architectural and 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 of Miami, 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.
The deliverables for these services, hereinafter referred to as "Basic Services" are summarized as a in
Attachment A2.
In addition to the following the Consultant shall have performed and certified a new site survey by a Florida
Licensed Surveyor.
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 altemative options. Sufficient detail shall be provided to support the presentation
materials.
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A2.01-4
Consultant shall hire the appropriate sub -contractor to provide environmental services which are not in-
house. Such survey 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 SCHEMATIC DESIGN
A2.02-1 Design Concept and Schematics Report
Consultant shall prepare and present four (4) copies, 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. At Project
commencement the City shall provide Consultant with the construction budget for the Project that will be
utilized by the Consultant for purposes in completion of the Scope of Services.
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 by more than ten (10%) percent, 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.
4. Constructability Review reports shall be conducted by the City and/or 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 shall 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 four (4) copies 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.
1. The Design Development Documents shall consist of drawings (site plans, floor plans, elevations, and
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
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2.4 Construction phasing plan
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 by more than ten (10%) percent, 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. Constructability Review reports.
A2.04 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
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%, 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%, 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.
3. An updated Statement of Probable Construction Cost in CSI format.
4. Consultant may also be authorized to include in the Construction Documents approved additive and/or
deductive altemate bid items, to permit City to award a Construction Contract within the limit of the
budgeted amount.
5. A Project Specifications index and Project Manual with at least 30%, 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 the special 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 retumed 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.
Consultant shall submit four (4) full size copies of the drawings and specifications, and one digital copy in
.pdf format.
A2.04-1 Maximum Cost Limit
Prior to authorizing the Consultant to proceed with preparation of Construction Document Development, the
City shall 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
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the City if all responsive and responsible bids received exceed the ten (10%) percent of 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, 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 revisions by the permitting agencies.
Upon completion of dry run permitting Consultant shall provide five (5) full size sealed copies of the
drawings and specifications. Consultant shall also provide digital versions of the drawings in .dwg. .plt, and
.pdf formats. The specification additional terms and conditions shall be provided in both .pdf and .doc
formats.
A2.05 BIDDING AND AWARD OF CONTRACT
A2.05-1 Bid Documents Approvals and Printing
Upon obtaining all ner.Pcsary 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 Subconsultants 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 Allocated Funds for Construction, the City may:
1. Approve an increase in the Project cost and award a Contract;
2. Reject all bids and re -bid 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.
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,
Consultant's 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.
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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 Subconsultants 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
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 inspection shall be provided by the Consultant at no additional cost to the City. The
Consultant shall report on the progress the Work, including any defects and deficiencies that may be
observed in the Work. The Consultant and/or Subconsultants 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 Agreement. 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 Subconsultants 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 and his/her Subconsultants 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 fumish the City with a written report of all observations of the Work made by
Consultant and require all Subconsultants to do same during each visit to the Project. 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 and the Subconsultants 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
Professional Services 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.
A2.06-5
1. 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.
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
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 and/or delivered to the Project, or installed and completed.
A2.06-8
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 construction 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) working days form receipt of shop drawings, samples,
RFI's or other submittals by the Contractor, to retum 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) working days, review and submit to the City, his/her recommendation
or proposed action along with an analysis and/or 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 the 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 fumish to the City the original documents, including drawings. revised to "as -built"
conditions based on information fumished by the Contractor; survey, and specific condition. In preparing the
"as -built" documents the Consultant shall 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 is 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 fumished to the City free of charge by the Consultant.
A2.06-13
The Consultant shall fumish 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 fumish to the City 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 fumished on
24" x 36" sheets and one electronic copy.
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
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.
A2.07 POST OCCUPANCY INSPECTION
Prior to the expiration of the Contractor's warranty the Consultant shall, in conjunction with the City, conduct a
post occupancy inspection for the purpose of identifying all items and conditions that need to be corrected,
reparired or replaced under the Contractor's warranty. The Consultant shall provide the City and the Contractor
a written report detailing it findings and shall also review any response from the Contractor.
A2.07 Time Frames for Completion. As stipulated in Attachment A2.
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 or shall be authorized by prior written approval of the Director or City Manager 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
Pre-Desian Testing: Environmental investigations, site evaluations, or comparative studies of prospective sites.
Surveys of the existing structure required to complete as -built documentation are not additional services.
A3.02-2
Appraisals: Investigation and creation of detailed appraisals and valuations of existing facilities, and surveys or
inventories in connection with construction performed by City.
A3.02.3
Specialty Design: Any additional special professional services not included in the Scope of Work.
A3.02-4
Extended Testina & 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.
A3.02-5
Major 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 andlor 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.
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 diem expenses shall not be considered as
reimbursable expenses under this Agreement
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
A4.01-1
Communications Expenses: Identifiable communication expenses approved by the Project Manager, long
distance telephone, courier and express mail between Consultant's various permanent offices and Sub -
consultant. Consultant's field office at the Project site is not considered a permanent office.
A4.01-2
Reproduction. Photoaraphv: 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: Special purpose surveys when pre -authorized by the Project Manager.
A4.01-5
Other: Items not indicated in Section 4.01 when authorized by the Project 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 require, may fumish 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
Soil Borinas. 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.
A5.01-2
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
A5.01-3
Existina Drawinas: 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 non-destructive 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
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.
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.
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
ATTACHMENT A
SCOPE OF WORK
SCHEDULE Al. - SUBCONSULTANTS
FIRM NAME
CONSULTING FIELD
Overholt Construction
Cost Estimating
Hall Bell Aqui, Inc
Landscape Architecture
Marlin Engineering
Civil Engineering, on & off- site
Donnell, DuQuesne, & Albaisa, P.A.
Structural Engineering
Louis J. Aguirre and Associates
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire
Protection, Building Technology Engineering
SCHEDULE A2. - KEY STAFF
NAME
JOB CLASSIFICATION
Rizo & Carreno & Partners, Inc.
A. Carreho
Principal
Zachary Wethington
Project Manager
Armando Rizo
Project Architect
Maria Navarro
Sr. CADD Coordinator
Donnell, DuQuesne, & Albaisa, P.A.
Pedro DuQuesne.
Principal/Engineer
Javair Caso
Project Manager
Ernesto Wong
Quality Control
Marlin Engineering
Guido van Meeks
Project Engineer
Martha Arango
Project Enginer
Hall, Bell Aqui, Inc.
Deena Bell
Vice President/Landscape Architect
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
Lewis Aqui
Vice President/Landscape Architect
Louis J. Aguirre and Associates, PA.
Louis J. Aguirre, P.E., LEED AP
Principal in Charge
Sergio R. Serrano, P.E. LEED AP
Project Manager
Ernesto Santana, P.E.
Engineer
Mario Pazos, P.E.
Electrical Engineer
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ATTACHMENT B — COMPENSATION
Attachment A2
Schedule of Deliverables
Task
Deliverable
Task Delivery
Proiect
No.
Timeline (from
Delivery
ej.
Timeline (from
NTP)
1
Concept Design Services & Detailed Scope Definition
3 weeks
3 weeks
2
Design Services
(20) weeks)
2a
Schematic Design Phase
4 weeks
9 weeks
City of Miami Approval
1 week
2b
30% Design Development Drawings
5 weeks
13 weeks
City of Miami Approval
1 week
2c
90% Construction Documents
8 weeks
21 weeks
City of Miami Approval
1 week
3
Permitting
12 weeks
34 weeks
City of Miami Approval
1 week
4
Bidding
20 weeks
54 weeks
5
Construction Administration Services
57 weeks
111 weeks
6
Post Occupancy
1 week
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ATTACHMENT B — COMPENSATION
ATTACHMENT B - COMPENSATION AND PAYMENTS
ARTICLE B1 METHOD OF COMPENSATION
The fees for Professional Services for each Work Order 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.
B1.01 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 shall be limited to the amount specified in Section 2.03-1 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.
B1.02 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 Consultant's 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, jo-b categories and/or employees expected to be used during the term of this
Agreement. These include architects, engineers, landscape architects, professional intems, designers, CADD
technicians, project managers, GIS and environmental 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 Consultant's 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, stenographic,
administrative and clerical support, other employee time or travel and subsistence. the Project.
B2.04 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 OVERHEAD
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.
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B2.06 ESCALATION
Where the services for construction administration Services exceed the time frame established in the contractor's
contract for completion of construction of the Project by more than ninety (90) days, the hourly rates depicted in
Schedule B1, Certified Wage Rates, may be adjusted 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 the ratio of the index in effect at that time 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:
B3.01 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.
B3.01-1 Lumo Sum Fixed Fee: shall be the total amount of compensation where all aspects of Work are clearly
defined, quantified and calculated.
B3.01-2 Guaranteed Maximum Lump Sum: 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.
B3.01.3 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.
B3.01-5 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.
B3.01-6 Lump Sum compensation shall be calculated by Consultant utilizing the Wage Rates established herein.
Prior to issuing a Work Order, 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.
B3.02 HOURLY RATE FEES
B3.02-1 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.
B3.02-2 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 and/or calculate the complete nature, and/or aspects, tasks, man-hours, or milestones for a
particular Project or portion thereof at the time of Work Order issuance. Hourly Rate Fees may be utilized for
Additional Work that is similarly indeterminate. In such cases, the City will 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.
B3.03 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 Work Order
or 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.
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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.
133.03-2 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 contract is signed.
B3.03-3 . 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.
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 (above
the quantities set forth in this Agreement), mailing, stenographic, clerical, or other employees time or travel and
subsistence not directly related to a project. Al( 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 altemates 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 B3.04 respectively, may be
applicable.
B3.06-1 Determination Of Fee
The compensation for such services will be one of the methods described herein: mutually agreed upon Lump
Sum; Hourly Rate with a Not to Exceed Limit, or Percentage of Construction Cost.
B3.06-2 Procedure and Compliance
An independent and detailed Notice to Proceed, and an Amendment to a specific 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 of Miami regulations, including the Purchasing Ordinance, the Consultant's Competitive
Negotiation Act, and other applicable laws.
B3.06-3 Fee Limitations
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.
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.
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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
B4.01 PAYMENTS GENERALLY
Payments for Basic Services may be requested monthly in proportion to services performed during each Phase of
the Work. Sub -Consultant fees and Reimbursable Expenses shall be billed to the City in the actual amount paid by
Consultant. Consultant shall utilize the City standard Consultant Invoice Form that will be provided to the Consultant
by the Project Manager.
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 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 and incurred by Sub -Consultants engaged on the Project. 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.
B4.04 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 or
costs incurred by Sub -Consultants 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.
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 and Broward Counties, which will not be reimbursed. Transportation expenses to 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 limitations of Section 112.061, Florida Statutes, as amended.
B5.01-2 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 Consultant's 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
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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 mad 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 indude those permits required to be paid by the construction Contractor.
B5.02 REIMBURSEMENTS TO SUB -CONSULTANTS
Reimbursable Sub -Consultant's 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 all Consultant agreements and/or work Orders for new work will include the provision for the re-
use of plans and 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 approvals,
compensation, fees or documents being required and without recourse for such re -use.
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SCHEDULE B1 - COMPENSATION SUMMARY
Major Task and/or Activity
Fee Amount
Task 1-Concept Design Services & Detailed
Scope Definition
$15,193.00
Task 2a-Schematic Design Services
$64,153.00
Task 2b-30% Design Development Drawings
$113,539.00
Task 2c-90% Construction Documents
$135,781.00
Task 3-Permitting
$8,220.00
Task 4-Bidding
$16,153.00
Task 5-Construction Administration Services
$68,288.00
Task 6-Post Occupancy Evaluation
$1,028.00
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SCHEDULE B2 - WAGE RATES SUMMARY
NAME & JOB CLASSIFICATION
NEGOTIATED
HOURLY RATE
ADJUSTED
AVERAGE HOURLY
RATE (Multiplier
Applied)
Rizo Carreno & Partners
A. Carreno, Principal
$60.09
$174.26
Zachary Wethington, Project Manager
$34.62
$100.40
Armando Rizo, Project Architect
$38.94
$112.93
Maria Navarro, Sr. CADD Coordinator
$27.40
$79.46
B. Font, CADD Operator
$18.25
$52.93
Hall Bell Aqui, Inc.
Deena R. Bell, Senior Vice President
$68.96
$199.98
Lewis E. Aqui, Vice President
$68.96
$199.98
Maises Dajer, Landscape Architect
$29.31
$85.00
Marlin Engineering, Inc.
Guido van Meek, Project Manager
$51.00
$147.90
Martha Arango, Project Engineer
$22.50
$66.12
Avelino Constanzo, CAD Technician,
Plans Processor
$19.00
$55.10
Donnell, DuQuesne & Albaisa, P.A.
Pedro DuQuesne, Principal
$53.00
$153.70
Javier Caso, Project Manager
$37.50
$108.75
Rafael Perez, CADD Technician
$28.00
$81.20
Ernesto Wong, Quality Control
$38.00
$110.20
Louis Aguire & Associates, P.A.
Louis Aguire, Principal
$60.50
$175.45
Sergio Serrano, Project Manager
$35.00
$101.50
Ernesto Santana, Engineer
$35.00
$101.50
Michael Logan, CADD Technician
$22.00
$63.80
Shiara Zalter. CADD Technician
$22.00
$63.80
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