HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2012-082
CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 2012- 01,~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
THE COLONY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF THE COLONY
AND BUILDING CODE CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC FOR
BUILDING CODE AND ENERGY CODE PLAN REVIEW AND
INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE NEBRASKA FURNITURE
MART PROJECT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, The Colony City Council desires to enter into an Agreement for
Professional Services with Building Code Consulting Services, LLC for the purpose of
providing building code and energy code plan review and inspections for the Nebraska
Furniture Mart project; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined it to be in the City's best interest to
enter into such an Agreement and agrees to pay a sum not to exceed $92,500 for such
work.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas hereby
authorizes the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Professional Services with
Building Code Consulting Services, LLC for the purpose of providing building code and
energy code plan review and inspections for the Nebraska Furniture Mart project, a copy
of which is attached as Exhibit A, under the terms as specified therein.
Section 2. That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of The Colony,
Texas, this 20th day of November, 2012.
Jo'e McCoryrry, Mayor
City of The Colony, Texas
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Christie Wilson, TRMC, City Secretary
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Jeff Moore, City Attorney
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STATE OF TEXAS § CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
§ AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
COUNTY OF DENTON §
This Agreement for Professional Services ("Agreement") is made by and between the City
of The Colony, Texas, a municipal corporation located in Denton County, Texas ("City"), and
Building Code Consulting Services, LLC ("Professional") (individually, each a "Party" and
collectively, "Parties"), acting by and through the Parties' authorized representatives.
Recitals:
WHEREAS, City desires to engage the services of Professional as an independent
contractor and not as an employee in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this
Agreement; and
WHEREAS, Professional desires to render professional services for City for building code
and energy code plan review and inspections for Nebraska Furniture Mart ("Project") in accordance
with the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in exchange for the mutual covenants set forth herein and other
valuable consideration, the sufficiency and receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties
agree as follows:
Article I
Employment of Professional
Professional will perform as an independent contractor all services under this Agreement to
the prevailing professional standards consistent with the level of care and skill ordinarily exercised
by members of Professional's profession, both public and private, currently practicing in the same
locality under similar conditions including but not limited to the exercise of reasonable, informed
judgments and prompt, timely action. If Professional is representing this it has special expertise in
one or more areas to be utilized in the performance of this Agreement, then Professional agrees to
perform those special expertise services to the appropriate local, regional and national professional
standards.
Article II
Term
2.1 The term of this Agreement shall begin on the last date of execution hereof by all
parties hereto (the "Effective Date") and shall continue until completion of the services provided by
Professional to City under this Agreement.
2.2 Professional may terminate this Agreement by giving thirty (30) days prior written
notice to City. In the event of such termination by Professional, Professional shall be entitled to
compensation for services satisfactorily completed in accordance with this Agreement prior to the
date of such termination.
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2.3 City may terminate this Agreement by giving ten (10) days prior written notice to
Professional. In the event of such termination by City, Professional shall be entitled to
compensation for services satisfactorily completed in accordance with this Agreement prior to the
date of such termination. Upon receipt of such notice from City, Professional shall immediately
terminate working on, placing orders or entering into contracts for supplies, assistance, facilities or
materials in connection with this Agreement and shall proceed to promptly cancel all existing
contracts insofar as they are related to this Agreement.
Article III
Scone of Services
3.1 Professional shall perform the services specifically set forth in Exhibit A, attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference, entitled "Scope of Services". In case of conflict with
the language of Exhibit A and the provisions of this Agreement, the provisions of this Agreement
shall control.
3.2 The Parties acknowledge and agree that any and all opinions provided by
Professional represent the best judgment of Professional.
3.3 Schematic Design Documents, Design Development Documents, Contract
Documents, Drawings, Plans, Specifications and other documents, including those in electronic
form, prepared by Professional and its consultants, agents, representatives, and/or employees in
connection with the Project ("Project Documents") are intended for the use and benefit of City.
Professional and its consultants, agents, representatives, and/or employees shall be deemed the
authors of their respective part of said Project Documents. Notwithstanding the foregoing, City
shall own, have, keep and retain all rights, title and interest in and to all Project Documents,
including all ownership, common law, statutory, and other reserved rights, including copyrights, in
and to all such Project Documents, whether in draft form or final form, which are produced at
City's request and in furtherance of this Agreement or for the Project. City shall have full authority
to authorize contractor(s), subcontractors, sub-subcontractors, City consultants, and material or
equipment suppliers to reproduce applicable portions of the Project Documents to and for use in
their execution of the work or for any other purpose. All materials and reports prepared by
Professional in connection with this Agreement are "works for hire" and shall be the property of
City. Professional shall, upon completion of the services provided under this Agreement, or upon
earlier termination of this Agreement, provide City with reproductions of all materials, reports, and
exhibits prepared by Professional pursuant to this Agreement, and shall provide same in electronic
format if requested by City. Any re-use of the Project Documents by the City on any other project
not contemplated or included under this Agreement shall be at the City's sole risk, without liability
to Professional.
Article IV
Schedule of Work
4.1 Professional agrees to commence services upon written direction from City and to
complete the tasks set forth in Exhibit A, Scope of Services, in accordance with a work schedule
established by City (the "Budget and Project Schedule"), which is attached hereto and incorporated
as Exhibit B.
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4.2 In the event Professional's performance of this Agreement is delayed or interfered
with by acts of City or others, Professional may request an extension of time for the performance of
same as hereinafter provided, and City shall determine whether to authorize any increase in fee or
price, or to authorize damages or additional compensation as a consequence of such delays, within
a reasonable time after receipt of Professional's request.
4.3 No allowance of any extension of time, for any cause whatsoever, shall be claimed
or made by Professional, unless Professional shall have made written request upon City for such
extension not later than five (5) business days after the occurrence of the cause serving as the basis
for such extension request, and unless City and Professional have agreed in writing upon the
allowance of such additional time.
Article V
Compensation and Method of Payment
5.1 City shall pay Professional for the services specifically as set forth in Exhibit "B" by
payment of a fee not to exceed $92,500.00.
5.2 Each month Professional shall submit to City an invoice supporting the amount for
which payment is sought. Each invoice shall also state the percentage of work completed on the
Project through the end of the then submitted billing period, the total of the current invoice amount,
and a running total balance for the Project to date.
5.3 Within thirty (30) days of receipt of each such monthly invoice, City shall make
monthly payments in the amount shown by Professional's approved monthly invoice and other
documentation submitted.
5.4 Professional shall be solely responsible for the payment of all costs and expenses
related to the services provided pursuant to this Agreement including, but not limited to, travel,
copying and facsimile charges, reproduction charges, and telephone, internet, e-mail, and postage
charges, except as set forth in Exhibit A.
5.5 Nothing contained in this Agreement shall require City to pay for any services that is
unsatisfactory as determined by City or which is not performed in compliance with the terms of this
Agreement, nor shall failure to withhold payment pursuant to the provisions of this section
constitute a waiver of any right, at law or in equity, which City may have if Professional is in
default, including the right to bring legal action for damages or for specific performance of this
Agreement. Waiver of any default under this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of any
subsequent default.
Article VI
Devotion of Time, Personnel, and Equipment
6.1 Professional shall devote such time as reasonably necessary for the satisfactory
performance of the services under this Agreement. City reserves the right to revise or expand the
scope of services after due approval by City as City may deem necessary, but in such event City
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shall pay Professional compensation for such services at mutually agreed upon charges or rates, and
within the time schedule prescribed by City, and without decreasing the effectiveness of the
performance of services required under this Agreement. In any event, when Professional is
directed to revise or expand the scope of services under this Agreement, Professional shall provide
City a written proposal for the entire costs involved in performing such additional services. Prior to
Professional undertaking any revised or expanded services as directed by City under this
Agreement, City must authorize in writing the nature and scope of the services and accept the
method and amount of compensation and the time involved in all phases of the Project.
6.2 It is expressly understood and agreed to by Professional that any compensation not
specified in this Agreement may require approval by the City Council of the City of The Colony
and may be subject to current budget year limitations.
6.3 To the extent reasonably necessary for Professional to perform the services under
this Agreement, Professional shall be authorized to engage the services of any agents, assistants,
persons, or corporations that Professional may deem proper to aid or assist in the performance of
the services under this Agreement. The cost of such personnel and assistance shall be borne
exclusively by Professional.
6.4 Professional shall furnish the facilities, equipment, telephones, facsimile machines,
email facilities, and personnel necessary to perform the services required under this Agreement
unless otherwise provided herein.
Article VII
Relationship of Parties
7.1 It is understood and agreed by and between the Parties that in satisfying the
conditions and requirements of this Agreement, Professional is acting as an independent contractor,
and City assumes no responsibility or liability to any third party in connection with the services
provided by Professional under this Agreement. All services to be performed by Professional
pursuant to this Agreement shall be in the capacity of an independent contractor, and not as an
agent, servant, representative, or employee of City. Professional shall supervise the performance of
its services and shall be entitled to control the manner, means and methods by which Professional's
services are to be performed, subject to the terms of this Agreement. As such, City shall not train
Professional, require Professional to complete regular oral or written reports, require Professional
to devote his full-time services to City, or dictate Professional's sequence of work or location at
which Professional performs Professional's work, except as may be set forth in Exhibit A.
7.2 Professional shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, and
the coordination of all designs, drawings, specifications, plans, and other services furnished by
Professional under this Agreement. Professional shall, without additional compensation, correct or
revise any errors or deficiencies in the Project Documents and other services provided under this
Agreement. Neither City's review, approval, nor acceptance of, nor payment for any of, the
services provided under this Agreement, shall be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights
under this Agreement, and Professional shall be and remain liable to City in accordance with
applicable law for all damages to City caused by Professional's negligent performance of any of the
services furnished under this Agreement.
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Article VIII
Insurance
8.1 Before commencing work, Professional shall, at its own expense, procure, pay for
and maintain during the term of this Agreement the following insurance written by companies
approved by the state of Texas and acceptable to City. Professional shall furnish to the City
Manager certificates of insurance executed by the insurer or its authorized agent stating coverages,
limits, expiration dates and compliance with all applicable required provisions. Certificates shall
reference the project/contract number and be addressed as follows:
City of The Colony, Texas
Attention: City Manager
6800 Main Street
The Colony, Texas 75056
A. Commercial General Liability insurance, including, but not limited to
Premises/Operations, Personal & Advertising Injury, Products/Completed Operations,
Independent Contractors and Contractual Liability, with minimum combined single limits
of $1,000,000 per occurrence, $1,000,000 Products/Completed Operations Aggregate, and
$1,000,000 general aggregate. Coverage must be written on an occurrence form. The
General Aggregate shall apply on a per project basis.
B. Workers' Compensation insurance with statutory limits; and Employers'
Liability coverage with minimum limits for bodily injury: 1) by accident, $100,000 each
accident, and 2) by disease, $100,000 per employee with a per policy aggregate of
$500,000.
C. Business Automobile Liability insurance covering owned, hired and non-
owned vehicles, with a minimum combined bodily injury and property damage limit of
$1,000,000 per occurrence.
NOTE:If the insurance is written on a claims-made form, coverage shall be continuous (by
renewal or extended reporting period) for not less than thirty-six (36) months
following completion of this Agreement and acceptance by City.
8.2 With reference to the foregoing required insurance, Professional shall endorse
applicable insurance policies as follows:
A. A waiver of subrogation in favor of City, its officials, employees, and
officers shall be contained in the Workers' Compensation insurance policy.
B. The City, its officials, employees and officers shall be named as additional
insureds on the Commercial General Liability policy, by using endorsement CG2026 or
broader.
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C. All insurance policies shall be endorsed to the effect that City will receive at
least thirty (30) days notice prior to cancellation, non-renewal, termination, or material
change of the policies.
8.3 All insurance shall be purchased from an insurance company that meets a financial
rating of B+VI or better as assigned by A.M. Best Company or equivalent.
Article IX
Right to Inspect Records
9.1 Professional agrees that City shall have access to and the right to examine any
directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records of Professional involving transactions
relating to this Agreement. Professional agrees that City shall have access during normal working
hours to all necessary Professional facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate work
space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. City shall give
Professional reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
9.2 Professional further agrees to include in subcontract(s), if any, a provision that any
subcontractor agrees that City shall have access to and the right to examine any directly pertinent
books, documents, papers and records of such subcontractor involving transactions related to the
subcontract, and further, that City shall have access during normal working hours to all such
subcontractor facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate work space, in order to
conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. City shall give any such
subcontractor reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
Article X
Miscellaneous
10.1 Entire Agreement. This Agreement and any and all Exhibits attached hereto
constitutes the sole and only agreement between the Parties and supersedes any prior or
contemporaneous understandings, written agreements or oral agreements between the Parties with
respect to the subject matter of this Agreement.
10.2 Authorization. Each Party represents that it has full capacity and authority to grant
all rights and assume all obligations granted and assumed under this Agreement.
10.3 Assignment. Professional may not assign this Agreement in whole or in part
without the prior written consent of City. In the event of an assignment by Professional to which
the City has consented, the assignee shall agree in writing with the City to personally assume,
perform, and be bound by all the covenants and obligations contained in this Agreement.
10.4 Successors and Assigns. Subject to the provisions regarding assignment, this
Agreement shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective heirs,
executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns.
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10.5 Governing Law and Exclusive Venue. The laws of the State of Texas shall govern
this Agreement, and exclusive venue for any legal action concerning this Agreement shall be in a
District Court with appropriate jurisdiction in Denton County, Texas. The Parties agree to submit
to the personal and subject matter jurisdiction of said court.
10.6 Amendments. This Agreement may be amended only by the mutual written
agreement of the Parties.
10.7 Severability. In the event any one or more of the provisions contained in this
Agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect by a
court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any
other provision in this Agreement, and this Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal,
or unenforceable provision had never been contained in this Agreement.
10.8 Survival of Covenants and Terms. Any of the representations, warranties,
covenants, and obligations of the Parties, as well as any rights and benefits of the Parties, pertaining
to a period of time following the termination of this Agreement shall survive termination,
including, but not limited to, Section 3.3, Article X, and, in particular, Sections 10.13 and 10.14.
10.9 Recitals. The recitals to this Agreement are incorporated herein.
10.10 Notice. Any notice required or permitted to be delivered hereunder may be sent by
first class mail, overnight courier or by confirmed telefax or facsimile to the address specified
below, or to such other Parry or address as either Party may designate in writing, and shall be
deemed received three (3) days after delivery set forth herein:
If intended for City: With Copy to:
City Manager Director of Engineering
City of The Colony City of The Colony
6800 Main Street 6800 Main Street
The Colony, Texas 75056 The Colony, Texas 75056
If intended for Professional:
Jerry Martin
General Manager
Building Code Consultant Services, LLC.
9720 Coit Rd.
Suite 220, Box 163
Plano, TX 75025-5583.
10.11 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed by the Parties hereto in separate
counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be deemed an original, but all
such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same instrument. Each counterpart may
consist of any number of copies hereof each signed by less than all, but together signed by all of,
the Parties hereto.
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10.12 Exhibits. The exhibits attached hereto are incorporated herein and made a part
hereof for all purposes.
10.13 Professional's Liability. Acceptance of the Project Documents by City shall not
constitute nor be deemed a release of the responsibility and liability of Professional, its employees,
associates, agents or subcontractors for the accuracy and competency of their designs, working
drawings, specifications or other documents and work; nor shall such acceptance be deemed an
assumption of responsibility by City for any defect in the Project Documents or other documents
and work prepared by Professional, its employees, associates, agents or sub-consultants.
10.14 Indemnification. PROFESSIONAL AGREES TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY
AND HOLD HARMLESS CITY FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL LIABILITIES,
DAMAGES, CLAIMS, SUITS, COSTS (INCLUDING COURT COSTS, ATTORNEY'S
FEES AND COSTS OF INVESTIGATION) AND ACTIONS BY REASON OF INJURY TO
OR DEATH OF ANY PERSON OR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF PROPERTY TO THE
EXTENT CAUSED BY PROFESSIONAL'S PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES UNDER
THIS AGREEMENT OR BY REASON OF ANY ACT OR OMISSION ON THE PART OF
PROFESSIONAL, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, SERVANTS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES,
REPRESENTATIVES, CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, LICENSEES,
SUCCESSORS OR PERMITTED ASSIGNS (EXCEPT WHEN SUCH LIABILITY,
CLAIMS, SUITS, COSTS, INJURIES, DEATHS OR DAMAGES ARISE FROM OR ARE
ATTRIBUTED TO THE SOLE NEGLIGENCE OF THE CITY). IF ANY ACTION OR
PROCEEDING SHALL BE BROUGHT BY OR AGAINST CITY IN CONNECTION WITH
ANY SUCH LIABILITY OR CLAIM, THE PROFESSIONAL, ON NOTICE FROM CITY,
SHALL DEFEND SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDINGS AT PROFESSIONAL'S
EXPENSE, BY OR THROUGH ATTORNEYS REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO
CITY. PROFESSIONAL'S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL NOT BE
LIMITED TO THE LIMITS OF COVERAGE OF INSURANCE MAINTAINED OR
REQUIRED TO BE MAINTAINED BY PROFESSIONAL UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.
IF THIS AGREEMENT IS A CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING OR ARCHITECTURAL
SERVICES, THEN THIS SECTION IS LIMITED BY, AND TO BE READ AS BEING IN
COMPLIANCE WITH, THE INDEMNITY SPECIFIED IN § 271.904 OF THE TEXAS
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, AS AMENDED. THIS SECTION SHALL SURVIVE
TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT
10.15 Conflicts of Interests. Professional represents that no official or employee of City
has any direct or indirect pecuniary interest in this Agreement. Any misrepresentation by
Professional under this section shall be grounds for termination of this Agreement and shall be
grounds for recovery of any loss, cost, expense or damage incurred by City as a result of such
misrepresentation.
10.16 Default. If at any time during the term of this Agreement, Professional shall fail to
commence the services in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement or fail to diligently
provide services in an efficient, timely and careful manner and in strict accordance with the
provisions of this Agreement or fail to use an adequate number or quality of personnel to complete
the services or fail to perform any of Professional's obligations under this Agreement, then City
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shall have the right, if Professional shall not cure any such default after thirty (30) days written
notice thereof,.. to terminate this Agreement. Any such act by City shall not be deemed a waiver of
any other right or remedy of City. If after exercising any such remedy due to Professional's
nonperformance under this Agreement, the cost to City to complete the services to be performed
under this Agreement is in excess of that part of the contract sum which as not theretofore been
paid to Professional hereunder, Professional shall be liable for and shall reimburse City for such
excess costs.
10.17 Confidential Information. Professional hereby acknowledges and agrees that its
representatives may have access to or otherwise receive information during the furtherance of
Professional's obligations in accordance with this Agreement, which is of a confidential, non-
public or proprietary nature. Professional shall treat any such information received in full
confidence and will not disclose or appropriate such Confidential Information for Professional's
own use or the use of any third party at any time during or subsequent to this Agreement. As used
herein, "Confidential Information" means all oral and written information concerning the City, its
affiliates and subsidiaries, and all oral and written information concerning City or its activities, that
is of a non-public, proprietary or confidential nature including, without limitation, information
pertaining to customer lists, services, methods, processes and operating procedures, together with
all analyses, compilations, studies or other documents, whether prepared by Professional or others,
which contain or otherwise reflect such information. The term "Confidential Information" shall not
include such information that is or becomes generally available to the public other than as a result
of disclosure to Professional, or is required to be disclosed by a governmental authority under
applicable law.
10.18 Remedies. No right or remedy granted or reserved to the Parties is exclusive of
any other right or remedy herein by law or equity provided or permitted; but each right or remedy
shall be cumulative of every other right or remedy given hereunder. No covenant or condition of
this Agreement may be waived without written consent of the Parties. Forbearance or indulgence
by either Party shall not constitute a waiver of any covenant or condition to be performed pursuant
to this Agreement.
10.19 No Third Party Beneficiary. For purposes of this Agreement, including the
intended operation and effect of this Agreement, the Parties specifically agree and contract that: (1)
this Agreement only affects matters between the Parties to this Agreement, and is in no way
intended by the Parties to benefit or otherwise affect any third person or entity notwithstanding the
fact that such third person or entity may be in contractual relationship with City or Professional or
both; and (2) the terms of this Agreement are not intended to release, either by contract or operation
of law, any third person or entity from obligations owing by them to either City or Professional.
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EXECUTED this day of CIA , 2012.
City of The Colony, Texas
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EXECUTED this 'L `f day of c e 6 K L- If '2012.
Building Code Consulting Services, LLC.
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Secretar,1~y
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Exhibit A
Scone of Services
This Contract is intended to be all inclusive for the necessary plan reviews and inspections
necessary for the Nebraska Furniture Mart project in accordance with the 2008 Electric Code, 2009
Energy Code and 2006 Building Codes for all other disciplines. These include all Building Code,
Mechanical Code, Electrical Code, and Plumbing Code requirements outlined in the International
Building Code for years referenced above. This is also intended to provide all Plan Reviews
(ComChecks) and Inspections for the 2009 Energy Code as outlined in the 2009 International
Energy Conservation Code ( IECC) .
Description:
2006 Building Code Plan Review/ 2008 Electrical Code Plan Review
Energy Code Plan Review (ComCheck)
2006 Building Code and 2009 Energy Code Inspections
Scope of Services:
• The Professional and it's representatives are charged as the enforcement agency for the
provisions of the 2006 Building Code, 2006 Mechanical Code, 2008 Electrical Code, and
2006 Plumbing Code (or later code if adopted by city ) International Building Code.
• Plan Review and Inspections shall be conducted as required by local Third Party
Organization Policies and Procedures and the 2006 International Building Code. Energy
plan reviews and inspections are conducted according to the 2009 International Energy
Conservation Code (IECC). Plan Review and Inspection services are intended to replicate
the services offered by the given jurisdictions building inspection department, or Codes if
no jurisdiction is available. Plan review and inspections are all inclusive through the end
date noted in this contract and also include necessary meetings, local consulting with NFM
Architects/Engineers, and problem solving as necessary. This contract includes as many
plan reviews, inspections and other work necessary to complete the job through that date.
• The Professional will field incoming inspection calls, log into computer software, assign
inspections, perform plan reviews, perform inspections and electronically track all permit
inspections.
• The Professional will provide the City with a disc of all inspections performed and
associated data collected during the project upon completion. Hard copy inspection reports
will also be provided throughout the project.
• Pricing for all Plan Reviews and Inspections is based on applicable codes and jurisdiction
requirements as of Proposal date. Any change or amendment to these codes after this date
is subject to review and appropriate price adjustment, as required, and shall be retroactive to
change effective date.
• Four sets of drawings are required with acceptance of this contract for plan reviews
services.
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Exhibit A
Scope of Services (Continued)
Access to Site:
• Unobstructed access to site and all work areas required.
Exclusions:
• Pier Inspections. Concrete inspections and testing. Fire Code plan reviews and inspections.
• Special inspections as specified in chapter 17 of the 2006 International Building Code are
not included and may not be required as specified in the 2006 International Building Code.
• The Professional will not be responsible for any Fees due to local jurisdictions.
• Temporary Electric poles are not included and must be permitted separately from the local
jurisdiction.
• All reviews and inspections exclude State, Federal, County, T.A.S., Health, T.E.A., Civil,
Landscape, Irrigation, Fire and Zoning regulations.
• All items not specifically listed in Scope of Services.
• All taxes, payment and performance bonds and liquidated damages.
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Exhibit B
Budget and Project Schedule
1. Basis of Compensation
The services will be completed for the not to exceed total cost of $92,500.00 (Ninety Two
Thousand Five Hundred and No Cents). No work outside the approved scope of work should
be performed by Professional without prior written approval.
Plan Reviews will be invoiced for $25,000.00 after initial building code review and $2,500.00
after initial Energy Code review. Payment shall be made net 30 days from date of invoice.
Inspections will be invoiced in equal monthly payments based on the number of months
remaining after the first inspection has been called in, and last payment for balance of contract
in June 2015, or when project is completed, whichever occurs first.
II. Project Schedule
The Contract shall remain open for (30) days. The total cost spelled out in Basis of
Compensation is contingent upon Professional's work concluding by June 30, 2015.
The Professional can begin work upon the City's approval of a contract for this work and the
Professional's receipt of Notice to Proceed. The services outlined in this proposal should be
completed in accordance to this project schedule upon receipt of a written Notice to Proceed
from the City.
Additional Services not included in the Scope of Services or after the conclusion date of
June 30, 2015 will be negotiated with the City as necessary.
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