HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2014-015CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE
COLONY, TEXAS, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE
CITY OF THE COLONY AND HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF A MASTER PLAN FOR VETERAN'S MEMORIAL
PARK, WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED
HEREIN AS EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE CONTRACT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City and Consultant have entered into an agreement such that the
Consultant is to provide the following services: DEVELOPMENT OF A MASTER PLAN FOR
VETERAN'S MEMORIAL PARK; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to enter into
the Contract with HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC. which is attached hereto and incorporated herein
by reference as Exhibit "A," under the terms and. conditions provided therein.
WHEREAS, with this Contract the City of The Colony is agreeing to pay the sum of
$29,500.00 for professional services.
WHEREAS, that the project shall be funded through the Community Development
Corporation Park Improvements Fund 825.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
THE COLONY, TEXAS THAT:
Section 1. The Professional Services Agreement which is attached and incorporated hereto
as Exhibit "A", having been reviewed by the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas, and
found to be acceptable and in the best interest of the City and its citizens, be, and the same is hereby,
in all things approved in the amount not to exceed $29,500.00, and the City Manager is hereby
authorized to execute the Contract on behalf of the City of The Colony, Texas.
Section 2. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its adoption
and it is so resolved.
PASSED, APPROVED and EFFECTIVE this 4th day of March, 2014.
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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
Halff Associates, Inc. ("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 Veteran's
Memorial Park Master Plan ("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
Scope 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. Notwithstanding any language to the contrary Professional has, shall have, and
shall continue to have all rights and privileges related to the use of the information contained in the
Project Documents. City understands and agrees that the Project Documents contain information,
details and other data of value ("technical data") that are at the core of Professional's business and
that any perceived transfer of such technical data would adversely limit, affect and impact
Professional's interests and, in order to avoid unduly affecting, impacting and limiting
Professional's business, Professional shall identify such technical data to City, when necessary.
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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 "Work Schedule"), which is attached hereto and incorporated as Exhibit B.
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 Professional has actual knowledge of 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 A by
payment of a not to exceed fee of $29,500.00.
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.
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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
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
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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.
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.
D. Professional Liability Insurance to provide coverage against any claim which
the Professional and all professionals engaged or employed by the Professional become
legally obligated to pay as damages arising out of the performance of professional services
caused by the negligent error, omission or act with minimum limits of $2,000,000 per claim,
$2,000,000 annual aggregate.
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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.
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.
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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.
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, 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 Party 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:
City Manager
City of The Colony
6800 Main Street
The Colony, Texas 75056
With Copy to:
Park Development Manager
City of The Colony
6800 Main Street
The Colony, Texas 75056
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If intended for Professional:
Halff Associates, Inc.
Attn: L-45L4�Fi
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.
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, REASONABLE
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 WILLFUL
MISCONDUCT OR PROFESSIONAL'S PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES UNDER THIS
AGREEMENT OR BY REASON OF ANY NEGLIGENT 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,
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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
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.
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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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HALFF
March 05, 2014
100813-9235
The Colony, Texas
Pam Nelson, CPM
Community Services Director
5151 N. Colony Blvd.
The Colony, TX 75056
RE: Veteran's Memorial Park—The Colony, Texas
Dear Ms. Nelson:
Halff Associates Inc. is pleased to submit this Agreement and Proposed Scope of Work for the above
referenced project.
Per our understanding of the requirements, we propose the attached Proposed Scope of Work (Exhibit
'A') for master planning services for Veteran's Memorial Park; the Proposed Completion Schedule
(Exhibit 'B'); and the Proposed Basis of Compensation (Exhibit 'C').
We appreciate the opportunity to be of service to you and if you have any comments please feel free to
contact me.
Sincerely,
David Buchanan, RLA
Project Manager
HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC.
HALFF ASSOCIATES. INC.
HALFF'
Exhibit 'A'
Proposed Scope of Work
Veteran's Memorial Park
Purpose
Veteran's Memorial Park
The Colony, Texas
March 05, 2014
The purpose of this project is to prepare a master plan for the Veteran's Memorial Park at the north-
east corner of Memorial Drive and Blair Oaks Drive.
Project Assumptions
The scope of services for this proposal has been prepared using the following assumptions as a basis for
its preparation.
1. The project planning area will encompass approximately +/- 6 acres located on the north-east
corner of Memorial Drive and Blair Oaks Drive.
2. The proposed scope of work does not represent to the City of the Colony that it possesses or will
utilize special expertise in the performance of this Agreement.
3. The Client will supply existing and proposed available data related to the project site, to the
planning and design team, as available, for use during the Master Planning phase. Existing data
to be provided to the design team consists of:
a. Existing Utility Information — The Client will provide as -built plans for all existing utilities
located within the limits of the project site. Plans shall show all utilities including but
not limited to water, sanitary sewer, storm drain facilities, or any utilities related to the
associated with the project.
b. Environmental Investigations — The Client will provide the design team with any
available data and information from existing environmental reports for the project site.
c. Hydraulic Investigations — The Client will provide the design team with any available
data and information from existing hydraulic reports for the project site.
Scope of Work — Basic Services
WO 01— Master Plan Services for Veteran's Memorial Park
1. Data Collection and Base Map Preparation
a. Attend one (01) coordination/project kick-off meeting with the City of The Colony, the
Veteran's Memorial Committee and other key stakeholders as recommended by the
committee to establish the project's goals, vision and objectives, and identify the
parameters for the upcoming planning efforts.
Scope of %Fork Page 2 100813-9237
MEN HALFF
Veteran's Memorial Park
The Colon, Tcxas
March 05, 2014
b. Establish parameters and procedures to be used when assembling previous studies and
existing data for use during the planning process, including the number of copies to be
delivered by participants and timeframes for data availability and assembly.
c. Establish data management protocols and procedures to ensure data collection is
consistent and accurate from different consultants and team members.
d. Compile the digital information provided by the Client during the data gathering
exercises into a base map for use during the planning process. This base map will
illustrate information such as location of existing streets; existing wet and dry utilities;
and existing topography.
e. Initiate and coordinate one (01) site investigation study/information gathering meeting
related to the topography of the site; soils composition and analysis; utilities; vegetation
areas; and Memorial Drive design impacts. The impacts and opportunities that result
from these studies will be documented for use in the master plan preparation.
2. Public Workshops and Meetings
a. Visioning Workshop — Halff will conduct one (01) preliminary visioning workshop with
the City of The Colony, Veteran's Memorial Committee, American Legion, and other key
stakeholders to gather consensus of the Memorial's visions and goals. The Colony city
staff will organize the attendees, meeting time and location.
b. Preliminary Master Plan Meeting — Halff will conduct one (01) preliminary master plan
meeting with the City of The Colony, Veteran's Memorial Committee, American Legion,
and other key stakeholders to present three (03) preliminary concept plans. The Colony
city staff will organize the attendees, meeting time and location.
c. Final Master Plan Meeting — Halff will conduct one (01) final master plan meeting with
the City of The Colony, American Legion, Veteran's Groups and other entities to present
one (01) final master plan. The Colony staff will organize the attendees, meeting time
and location.
d. Joint Community Development Corporation (CDC) / City Council Workshop — Halff will
conduct one (01) joint workshop meeting with The Colony Community Development
Corporation (CDC) and City Council at a City Council Workshop to present the Veteran's
Memorial Master Plan. The Colony staff will organize the meeting date, and time.
e. Final Joint Community Development Corporation (CDC) / City Council Presentation —
Halff will conduct one (01) joint meeting with the Community Development Corporation
and City Council at a regularly scheduled City Council meeting to present the Final
Master Plan for adoption. The Colony staff will organize the meeting date, and time.
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3. Master Planning
Veteran's Memorial Park
The Colony, "Texas
March 05, 2014
a. Preliminary Master Plan — Based upon the data collection, base map preparation, site
investigation, and Visioning Workshop, Halff will prepare up to three (03) concept plans
showing plan layouts and sketches that help communicate the design intent and vision
for the Veteran's Memorial Master Plan.
b. Final Master Plan — Based on comments received during the Preliminary Master Plan
meeting, Halff will prepare one (01) final master plan showing plan view layouts,
sections and materials that help communicate the design intent and vision of the
project.
c. Sketch Renderings — The final master plan shall include up to two (02) perspective color
renderings that illustrate the intent and communicates the vision for the Veteran's
Memorial Park.
d. Deliverables — Project Documents shall include two (02) full size 24"x36" color rendered
layout prints of the proposed improvements, and potential impacts including plan view
and sketches and a digital PDF copy.
4. Cost Estimate and Phasing
a. Halff will prepare an estimate of probable construction cost for the preliminary and final
master plan stage(s) of the project. Estimates will include probable construction costs
for each phase of the project, design, and contingency.
b. Based upon the magnitude of the preferred alternative, Halff will identify project
phasing for City Staff review and approval.
S. Reimbursable Expenses
a. Reimbursable Expenses shall include, but are not necessarily limited to expenses for
supplies, transportation, equipment, travel, communication, printing of plans,
presentation boards, graphic boards and similar incidentals.
Additional Services
Additional Services not included in the Proposed Scope of Work will be negotiated with the Client as
needed. Compensation will be based upon a mutually agreed lump sum fee or an hourly rate as shown
below. Items that are considered additional services include:
1. Construction document preparation.
2. Environmental Analysis and Permitting.
3. Hydraulic and Hydrology Study and Analysis
4. Design of areas outside the limits of the project site.
5. Additions to the project scope or budget that causes additional work.
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Veteran's Memorial Park
The Colour, Texas
:larch 05, 2014
6. Additional meetings or workshops not identified in the project scope.
7. Additional work not specifically included in the above Proposed Scope of Work.
8. Topographical Survey.
9. Revisions to the plans requested by the Client after the plans are approved, unless necessitated
by discrepancy in the plans.
10. Permit fees, filing fees, pro -rated fees, impact fees, taxes, federal and/or state regulatory agency
review fees.
11. Design of gas, telephone or other utility improvements.
12. Printing of drawings, specification and contract documents except as noted herein.
13. Full-time construction inspection.
14. Graphic products except as noted herein.
15. Design of utilities or other improvements outside of the project boundary.
16. Quality control and material testing services during construction except for submittal reviews.
17. Traffic Engineering reports or studies.
18. Design of major existing utility relocations or modifications.
19. Negotiations/agreements with adjacent property Owners.
20. Plat or Final plat preparation.
21. Payment of permits or filing fees required by regulatory agencies or departments obtained for
the City.
22. Development and implementation of environmental mitigation plans.
23. Section 6(f) evaluation.
24. Phase I Environmental Site Assessment in accordance with ASTM standards.
25. Surveys/investigations involving sampling and laboratory analysis (e.g., hazardous materials
sampling and analysis, asbestos surveys, and lead-based paint surveys).
26. Section 4(f) evaluation involving an analysis of feasible and prudent avoidance alternatives and a
"least overall harm" analysis.
27. 408 permit and/or coordination with the USACE.
28. City of The Colony floodplain development certificate.
29. Formal hydraulic report.
30. Any additional work not specifically included in the Proposed Scope of Work will be
accomplished as Additional Services.
Hourly rates are as follows:
Principal in Charge
$195
Project Manager
$150
Senior Landscape Architect
$110
Landscape Designer
$95
CADD Technician
$70
Licensed Irrigator
$110
Administration/Clerical
$50
Professional Engineer
$155
Engineer in Training
$105
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Exhibit 'B'
Proposed Completion Schedule
Veteran's Memorial Park
SCHEDULE
Task
Duration
Kick -Off Meeting (week of January 13th.)
1 day
Data Collection and Base Map Preparation
2 weeks
Preliminary Master Plan Workshop
1 day
Preliminary Master Plan Development
3 weeks
Review with City staff
1 day
Refine based on City staff comments 2 weeks
Preliminary Master Plan Meeting Presentation 1 day
Prepare Final Master Plan 3 weeks
Review with City Staff 1 day
Veteran's :Memorial Park
The Colonv, "texas
March 05, 2014
Refine based on City staff comments 1.5 weeks
Final Master Plan Meeting Presentation 1 day
Joint Community Development Corporation/City Council Workshop
*(Meeting shall coincide with scheduled Council work session) 1 day
Joint Community Development Corporation/City Council Final Adoption
*(Meeting shall coincide with scheduled Council session) 1 day
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Exhi bit 'C'
Basis of Compensation
Veteran's Memorial Park
V'eteran's Memorial Park
The Colom, "Texas
March 05, 2014
Basic Services as described in Exhibit 'A' will be provided for a total lump sum fee of $29,500.00. The
overall fee total shown will not be exceeded without prior written authorization for the Client.
Payment for total services as described in Exhibit 'A' will be invoiced to the Client on a monthly basis,
based upon a percentage of completed tasks. Below is a cost breakdown of the Basic Services:
WO 01— Master Plan Services for Veteran's Memorial Park
Scope Fees
1. Data Collection and Base Map $ 1,500.00
2. Public Workshops and Meetings $11,500.00
3. Master Planning $14,500.00
a. Preliminary Master Plan $ 7,000.00
b. Final Master Plan $ 5,000.00
c. Sketches and Renderings $ 2,500.00
4. Cost Estimate and Phasing $ 1,000.00
5. Reimbursable Expenses $ 1,000.00
Total $29,500.00
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