HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2011-072
CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-_
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE
COLONY, TEXAS, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
DESIGN SERVICES CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
THE COLONY AND DUNK-IN, SIMS, AND STOFFELS FOR DESIGN
AND OVERSIGHT OF RENOVATIONS AT CARR/CHAPMAN,
FRIENDSHIP, AND DAVE COWAN PARKS, WHICH IS ATTACHED
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HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS EXHIBIT «A»9
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: DESIGN AND OVERSIGHT OF
RENOVATIONS AT CARR/CHAPMAN, FRIENDSHIP, AND DAVE COWAN PARKS;
and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to enter into
the Contract with DUNKIN, SIMS, AND STOFFELS, 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 not to
exceed $20,500.00 for such work.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
THE COLONY, TEXAS THAT:
Section 1. The Design Services Contract, 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 of $20,500.00 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 1st day of
NOVEMBER 2011.
ATT T: Joe McCourrys; May /'d,~ 1
City of The Colon ,Texas
Christie Wilson, City Secretary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Jeff Mooi-e City Attorney
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STATE OF TEXAS §
§ AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
COUNTY OF DALLAS §
This agreement ("Agreement") is made by and between the City of The Colony, Texas
("City") and DUNKIN SIMS STOFFELS, INC. (the "Professional") acting by and through
their 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, the Professional desires to render professional services for City for
redevelopment of Carr/Chapman Park, Dave Cowan Park, and Friendship Park (the
"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 aclulowledged, the parties
agree as follows:
Article I
Term
1.1 This term of this Agreement shall begin on the last date of execution hereof by all
parties hereto (the "Effective Date") and continue until completion of the services provided
herein.
1.2 Professional may terminate this Agreement by giving thirty (30) days prior
written notice to City. In the event of such termination, Professional shall be entitled to
compensation for any services completed to the reasonable satisfaction of City in accordance
with this Agreement prior to such termination.
1.3 City may terminate this Agreement by giving ten (10) days prior written notice to
Professional. In the event of such termination, Professional shall be entitled to compensation for
any services completed to the reasonable satisfaction of City in accordance with this Agreement
prior to such termination.
Article II
Scope of Services
2.1 Professional shall provide the services specifically set forth in Exhibit "A,"
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference ("Scope of Services").
2.2 The parties acknowledge and agree that any and all opinions provided by
Professional represent the best judgment of Professional.
2.3 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 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, 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 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. City shall have the right to publish, disclose, distribute and otherwise use such materials
and reports in accordance with the Engineering Practice Act of the State of Texas (Texas
Occupation Code, Chapter 1001, as amended) and/or Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1051, as
amended. Professional shall, upon completion of the services, or earlier termination, provide
City with reproductions of all materials reports, and exhibits prepared by Professional pursuant
to this Agreement, and in electronic format if requested by City.
Article III
Schedule of Work
3.1 Professional agrees to commence services upon written direction from City and to
complete the tasks set forth in the Scope of Services in accordance with a work schedule
established by City (the "Work Schedule"), which is attached hereto and incorporated as Exhibit
"A„
3.2 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, but shall not be entitled to any increase in fee or price, or to
damages or additional compensation as a consequence of such delays unless such delays exceed
ninety (90) days.
3.3 No allowance of any extension of time, for any cause whatever, shall be claimed
or made by Professional, unless Professional shall have made written request upon City for such
extension not later than two (2) business days after the cause serving as the basis for such
extension occurred, and unless City and Professional have agreed in writing upon the allowance
of such additional time.
Article IV
Compensation and Method of Payment
4.1 City shall pay Professional for the services specifically as set forth in Exhibit "A"
by payment of a fee not to exceed $23,200. Partial payment will be made on a monthly basis for
completed portions of the work in accordance with invoices setting forth a description of the
work completed as approved by the City.
4.2 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, interlet, e-mail, and postage
charges.
Article V
Devotion of Time; Personnel; and Equipment
5.1 Professional shall devote such time as reasonably necessary for the satisfactory
performance of the work under this Agreement. Should City require additional services not
included under this Agreement, Professional shall make reasonable efforts to provide such
additional services at mutually agreed 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.
5.2 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.
5.3 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 VI
Relationship of Parties
6.1 It is understood and agreed by and between the parties that in satisfying the
conditions of this Agreement, Professional is acting independently, and City assumes no
responsibility or liabilities to any third party in connection with these actions. 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 or employee of City. Professional shall supervise the
performance of its services and shall be entitled to control the manner and means by which its
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 devote his full-time services to City, or dictate Professional's sequence of work or
location at which Professional performs Professional's work.
6.2 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 design, drawings, specifications, plans and
other services. Neither City's review, approval or acceptance of, nor payment for any of the
services required 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 VII
Insurance
7.1 Professional shall during the term hereof maintain in full force and effect the
following insurance: (1) a policy of insurance for bodily injury, death and property damage
insuring against all claims, demands or actions relating to Professional's performance of services
pursuant to this Agreement with a minimum combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000
per occurrence for injury to persons (including death), and for property damage; (2) policy of
automobile liability insurance covering any vehicles owned and/or operated by Professional, its
officers, agents, and employees, and used in the performance of this Agreement in the amount of
$1,000,000; and (3) statutory Worker's Compensation Insurance covering all of Professional's
employees involved in the provision of services under this Agreement.
7.2 Professional shall provide and maintain Professional Liability Errors and
Omissions insurance coverage to protect Professional from liability arising out of the
performance of professional services, if any, under this Agreement. Such coverage shall be in
the sum of not less than Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000) per occurrence and
One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) aggregate. Such insurance shall be kept in effect for four (4)
years after the completion of the Scope of Services. If Professional fails to maintain the
insurance covered during that time, City may pay the premiums to keep the insurance in effect
and recover the cost from Professional.
7.3 All insurance and certificate(s) of insurance shall contain the following
provisions: (1) name the City, its officers, agents and employees as additional insureds as to all
applicable coverage with the exception of Workers Compensation Insurance; (2) provide for at
least thirty (30) days prior written notice to the City for cancellation, non-renewal, or material
change of the insurance; and (3) provide for a waiver of subrogation against the City for injuries,
including death, property damage, or any other loss to the extent the same is covered by the
proceeds of insurance.
7.4 All insurance companies providing the required insurance shall either be
authorized to transact business in Texas and rated at least "B" by AM Best or other equivalent
rating service, or approved by the City Manager.
7.5 A certificate of insurance evidencing the required insurance shall be submitted to
the City prior to commencement of services.
Article VIII
Miscellaneous
8.1 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the sole and only agreement
between the parties and supersedes any prior understandings, written or oral agreements between
the parties with respect to this subject matter.
8.2 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.
8.3 Assi Znig gent. 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.
8.4 Successors and Assigns. Subject to the provisions regarding assignment, this
Agreement shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the parties to it and their respective
heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns.
8.5 Governing Law. The laws of the State of Texas shall govern this Agreement; and
venue for any action concerning this Agreement shall be in the State District Court of Denton
County, Texas. The parties agree to submit to the personal and subject matter jurisdiction of said
court.
8.6 Amendments. This Agreement may be amended by the mutual written agreement
of the parties.
8.7 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,
such invalidity, illegality or unenforecability shall not effect any other provisions, and the
Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never
been contained in it.
8.8 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 2.3, Article VIII, and Section 8.13.
8.9 Recitals. The recitals to this Agreement are incorporated herein.
8.10 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: With Copy to:
Troy Powell Pam Nelson
City Manager Community Services Director
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:
Dennis G. Sims, ASLA
Principal
Dunkin Sims Stoffels, hic.
9603 White Rock Trail, Suite 210
Dallas, Texas 75238
214-553-5778
8.11 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed by the parties hereto in separate
counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be 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.
8.12 Exhibits. The exhibits attached hereto are incorporated herein and made a part
hereof for all purposes.
8.13 Indemnification. CITY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS,
DAMAGE, OR INJURY OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER TO ANY PERSON OR
PROPERTY ARISING FROM THE SERVICES OF PROFESSIONAL PURSUANT TO THIS
AGREEMENT. PROFESSIONAL HEREBY WAIVES ALL CLAIMS AGAINST CITY, ITS
OFFICERS, AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO IN THIS
SECTION AS "CITY") FOR DAMAGE TO ANY PROPERTY OR INJURY TO, OR DEATH
OF, ANY PERSON ARISING AT ANY TIME AND FROM ANY CAUSE OTHER THAN
THE NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF CITY. PROFESSIONAL AGREES
TO INDEMNIFY AND SAVE HARMLESS CITY FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL
LIABILITIES, DAMAGES, CLAIMS, SUITS, COSTS (INCLUDING COURT COSTS,
ATTORNEYS' 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 NEGLIGENT PERFORMANCE OF
SERVICES UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR BY REASON OF ANY NEGLIGENT OR
INTENTIONAL WRONGFUL 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 SOLE NEGILGENCE
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. THIS PROVISION SHALL SURVIVE THE TERMINATION
OF THIS AGREEMENT
8.14 Audits and Records. Professional agrees that during the term hereof City and its
representatives may, during normal business hours and as often as deemed necessary, inspect,
audit, examine and reproduce any and all of Professional's records relating to the services
provided pursuant to this Agreement for a period of one year following the date of completion of
services as determined by City or date of termination if sooner.
8.15 Conflicts of Interests. Professional represents that no official or employee of City
has any direct or indirect pecuniary interest in this Agreement.
EXECUTED this Z day of , 2011.
City of The Colony Texas
By
owell, City Manager
Att
City Secretary 444~~~
EXECUTED this ' day of 2011.
Profe's~sronal /
By:
Dennis G. Sims,SLA; Principal
Attest: p _
Corporate Secretary
DUNKIN
Sims
STOFFELS
Inc.
EXHIBIT `A'
September 15, 2011
Pam Nelson
Director of Community Services
City of The Colony
5151 North Colony Blvd
The Colony, Texas 75056
Dear Ms. Nelson:
Dunkin Sims Stoffels, Inc. (DSS) appreciates the opportunity to submit this scope of services for
Friendship Park, Carr/Chapman Park and Dave Cowan Park. These services will outline our
approach for preparation of the following construction documents.
Playground Replacement
Site Grading Adjustment
Site Layout
Erosion Control Plans (If Required)
BASIC DESIGN SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
Design Development Services
Based on our meeting with the City we will proceed with preparing the plans and specifications
for the improvements to the three parks.
Playground Selection and Installation
DSS will use the base maps provided by the City for each park illustrating the area for the new
playgrounds. The base maps will specifically delineate the playground border which will define
the scope of the new playgrounds to be selected.
DSS will then select three to four playground manufacturers and work with them to provide a
playground to be installed by their crews or subcontractors. Specifications will also be prepared
to allow other playground vendors or manufacturers to bid on the project. Each contractor will
have to meet the criteria as outlined in the plans and specifications. This information will be
presented to you and your staff. We have also included three (3) meetings with the area
homeowners associations for presentation and public input.
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9603 White Rock Trail, Suite 210 Dallas, Texas 75238 (214) 553-5778
Site Plans and Infrastructure
Based on our site visit, plans will have to be prepared to improve the sites access and/or
cushion materials in the playground areas. At a minimum, the following items will have to be
addressed at each site:
Friendship Park:
■ Removal and replacement of existing sidewalk
■ Removal of existing basketball court
■ Minor drainage improvement to site due to new sidewalks
■ Removal of existing playground border
■ Add park benches
Carr/Chapman Park:
■ Removal of pea gravel
■ Removal and replacement of playground border
■ Add ADA accessible ramp
■ Add park benches
Dave Cowan Park:
■ Addition of new sidewalk
■ Minor drainage improvements
■ Removal of pea gravel
■ Removal and replacement of playground border
■ Add park benches
Base Maps and Site Data
DSS will use the base maps provided by the City of the Colony Parks and Recreation
Department.
Construction Documents and Specifications
Construction documents and specifications will be prepared for the elements outlined in this
proposal. DSS will perform the following tasks in this section of the project:
■ Grading plan and guidelines.
■ Erosion Control plan.
■ Playground layout.
■ Layout Plan(s) locating play structures, paving, etc.
■ Irrigation adjustments due to construction.
■ Construction Details providing plans, sections, elevations of the individual elements of
the plans.
■ Prepare proposal forms and appropriate add or deduct alternates including playground
selection.
■ Prepare the project manual.
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Bidding and Contract Award
DSS will be responsible for the following tasks in this phase:
■ Distribute plans and specifications from our office to interested contractors.
■ Answer questions and interpret drawings during the bidding period.
■ Assist the City in receiving bids.
■ Prepare and distribute any required addendum.
■ Attend the bid opening and prepare a bid tabulation sheet for completion at the bid
opening.
■ Analyze the bids and make a written recommendation to the City for awarding a
contract.
Construction Administration
DSS will perform the following tasks during this phase of the project:
■ Consultation and advice to the City.
■ Preparation of elementary and supplementary sketches required to resolve field
conditions.
■ Approval of submittals and shop drawings submitted by contractors for conformance with
the design concept.
■ DSS shall make periodic site visits to determine if the project is proceeding in
accordance with the contract documents. DSS shall not be responsible or liable for the
Contractor's failure to perform the construction work in accordance with the contract
documents.
■ Review and approval of all certificates for payment submitted by the Contractor.
■ Prepare Change Orders for the City's approval and execution.
■ Coordinate final site walk through with the City at the conclusion of the construction and
provide a punch list to Contractor to complete the project.
Professional Fees for Phase I
DSS will provide the services set forth above for the following fees:
Playground Selection and Specifications $ 8,000.00
Preparing Plans and Specification for Required Site Elements $ 8,000.00
Construction Bidding and Plan Distribution $ 1,500.00
Construction Observation, Site Visits and Submittal Review $1,500.00
TOTAL: $19,000.00
Project Meetings - We have included, in the above fee, one (1) meeting with each
neighborhood association to present the proposed plans
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ADDITIONAL SERVICES
The following items set forth below are services provided in addition to Basic Design Services.
Costs for each item listed have been provided as a reimbursable expense.
Topographical Survey
A topographical survey will not be prepared for the parks. DSS will rely on existing topography
provided by the City or third party.
Plan and Specification Printing
Dunkin Sims Stoffels, Inc. will invoice the City at the incurred cost for all out-of-house printing of
plans, specifications and plotting of AutoCAD files. Requested mounting or laminating of master
plans will also be invoiced at the incurred cost.
Postage and delivery expenses will not be invoiced during the Design Phase of the contract.
Courier, express mail, or overnight delivery charges, as well as, the cost of mailing sets of
contract documents to prospective bidders will be charged to the City. We would recommend
the City budget $1,500.00 for this task.
Geotechnical Survey
A Geotechnical Survey will not be required for soil analysis and recommendation.
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation - Plan Review and Inspection Fees
DSS shall be reimbursed for the TDLR Review and Inspection fees. The City should budget
$900.00 for each park for a total of $2,700.00.
We appreciate the opportunity to submit this scope of services and look forward to working with
you and the City of The Colony. Please call if you have any questions regarding this proposal.
Sincerely,
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Dennis Sims, ASLA, RLA
Principal
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