2010 Bridge Inspection and Rehab
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
and
KAW VALLEY ENGINEERING, INC.
for
ENGINEERING SERVICES
This Agreement is entered into on the latest date of execution shown on the
signature page by and between the City of Salina, Kansas, (the "CITY") and Kaw Valley
Engineering, Inc., a Kansas corporation, (the "CONSULTANT").
Recitals
A. The CITY owns and operates all structures, streets and roadways
associated with this project.
B. The CITY desires to contraCt for the 2010 Bridge Inspection and Rehab
Project, which includes engineering services for the Greeley Avenue Bridge over the
Old Smoky Hill Channel, the Northbound 9th Street Bridge over Mulberry Creek, and the
North 5th Street Culvert over a Tributary of Mulberry Creek
C. The CONSULTANT has the requisite qualifications and experience to
perform the services desired by the CITY and desires to perform those services
pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
The parties therefore agree and covenant:
1. Scooe of Services. The CONSULTANT agrees to perform the services
outlined in the attached and incorporated Exhibit A.
2. Term. The CONSULTANT agrees to perform the services within 30 days
of the date of execution of this contract, subject to prior termination pursuant to the
terms of this Agreement.
3. Comoensation. The CITY agrees to compensate the CONSULTANT on
the basis of the actual hourly rates and reimbursable expenses shown on the
CONSULTANT's fee schedule attached and incorporated as Exhibit A, in amounts not
to exceed the budgetary summaries, annual budgets and summary list of tasks attached
and incorporated:
. 4. Non-aoorooriation. In the event that this Agreement anticipates work
spanning multiple budget years for the City, it is subject to further appropriation by the
CITY's governing body for future fiscal budget years. If the CITY's governing body does
not appropriate the funds necessary to compensate the CONSUL T ANT for services to
be provided pursuant to this Agreement in the future fiscal years, the CITY shall so
notify the CONSULTANT and this Agreement shall be null and void for purposes of the
fiscal budget year(s) affected by the decision of the governing bOdy not to appropriate.
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5. Invoices. CONSULTANT agrees to submit to the CITY detailed
invoices at least monthly for work performed and reimbursable expenses actually
incurred. The invoices shall identify the personnel performing the work, the date of the
work, the work performed and the time required to the one-tenth of an hour. Charges
for subcontracted work will be supported with similar documentation. Charges for
reimbursable expenses will specifically identify the type and amount of each expense in
a manner consistent with the classifications of reimbursable expenses set forth in
Exhibit C.
6. Payment. Invoices will be due and payable within 45 days of receipt by
the CITY. If the CITY disputes any items in CONSULTANT's invoice for any reason, the
CITY may temporarily delete the disputed item and pay the remaining amount of the
invoice. The CITY will promptly notify CONSULTANT and request clarification and/or
correction. Following resolution of any dispute, CONSULTANT will include the disputed
item as resolved on a subsequent invoice. The CONSULTANT retains the right to
assess the CITY interest at the rate of up to one percent (1 %) per month on undisputed
invoices which are not paid within 45 days of receipt by the CITY.
7. Nonoerformance. If either party fails to comply with any term of this
Agreement within 10 days after written notice to comply has been received by the non-
defaulting party to the defaulting party, such failure shall be deemed an immediate
breach of this Agreement. In such case, the non-defaulting party may pursue against
the defaulting party such remedies as provided by law or in equity, including without
limitation, the right to specifically enforce this Agreement. In addition, the non-defaulting
party may recover its costs and reasonable attorneys' fees incurred in any action related
to such breach. In the event of such termination upon the default of the
CONSULTANT, the CONSULTANT shall not be entitled to further compensation from
the CITY for work performed or costs sustained following the date of termination.
8. Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement, with or without
cause, upon 30 days advance written notice to the other party. In the event of such
termination, the CONSULTANT shall be compensated for such services as have been
performed through the date of termination.
9. Relationshio. It is expressly understood that CONSULTANT in
performing services under this Agreement, does so as an independent contractor. The
City shall neither have nor exercise any control or direction over the methods by which
CONSULTANT performs its services hereunder. The sole interest and responsibility of
the City is to see that the services covered by this Agreement are performed and
rendered in a manner consistent with that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised
by members of the same profession currently practicing under similar circumstances.
CONSULTANT shall be exclusively responsible for all taxes, withholding payments,
employment-based benefits, deferred compensation plans, including but not limited to
its workers compensation and social security obligations, and the filing of all necessary
documents, forms, or returns pertinent to the foregoing.
10. Iniury to Persons or Damaae to Prooertv. CONSULTANT acknowledges
responsibility for any injury to person(s) or damage to property caused by its employees
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or agents in the performance of its duties under this Agreement and shall immediately
notify the City's Risk Management Department at (785) 309-5705 in the event of such
injury to person(s) or damage to property.
11. Indemnification. CONSULTANT agrees to indemnify and save harmless
the City, its officials, agents, servants, officers, directors and employees from and
against all claims, expenses, demands, judgments and causes of action for personal
injury or death or damage to property where, and to the extent that, such claims,
expenses, demands judgment or causes or action arise from CONSULTANT's negligent
acts.
12. Insurance Reauirements. CONSULTANT shall maintain the following
insurance coverage without interruption from the date of the commencement of this
agreement until date of final payment and termination of any coverage required to be
maintained after final payment
Professional Liabilitv - Errors and Omissions
The CONSULTANT shall provide Engineers Professional Liability Insurance with
limits not less than $500,000 per claim and annual aggregate, covering the
liability of the CONSULTANT and any and all consultants, agents or independent
contractors which are employed or retained by the CONSULTANT. The insurer
must be acceptable to the City of Salina. In the event coverage provided is a
claims made coverage, the insurance shall be maintained for a period of not less
than three (3) years after completion of the contract or in lieu thereof purchase of
tail coverage (extended reporting period).
In lieu of the above coverage, the CONSULTANT may provide the described
coverage for his own firm in the above amount and submit proof all his
consultants, agents and independent contractors have insurance deemed
adequate by the City of Salina.
Commercial General Liabilitv Insurance
CONSULTANT shall provide public liability insurance coverage in an amount no
less than $500,000 per claim and annual aggregate covering the liability of
CONSULTANT and any and all consultants, agents or independent contractors
which are employed or retained by CONSULTANT on an occurrence basis.
In lieu of the above coverage, CONSULTANT may provide coverage for its own
firm in the above amount or an additional amount and submit proof all its
consultants, agents and independent contractors have insurance deemed
adequate by the City of Salina.
Automobile Liability
CONSULTANT shall provide coverage protecting CONSULTANT against claims
for bodily injury and/or property damage arising out of the ownership or use of
any owned, hired and/or non-owned vehicle. Required minimum limits: $500,000
each accident, combined single limits, bodily injury and property damage.
Worker's Comoensation .
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Before beginning any work, CONSULTANT shall furnish to the City satisfactory
proof that he has taken out, for the period covered by the work under this
contract, full workers' compensation coverage as required by state law for all
persons who he may employ directly, or through subcontractors, in carrying out
the work contemplated under this contract, and shall hold the City free and
harmless for all personal injuries of all persons who the CONSULTANT may
employ directly or through subcontractors.
Certificate(s) of Insurance
Certificate(s) of Insurance acceptable to the City shall be filed with the City at the
time this Agreement is executed. These certificates shall contain a provision that
coverage afforded under the pOlicies will not be cancelled or substantially
changed until at least thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to the
City and acknowledged.
Notice of Claim
CONSULTANT, upon receipt of notice of any claim in excess of $1,000 in
connection with this Agreement shall promptly notify the Risk Management
Department, (785) 309-5705, providing full details thereof, including an estimate
of the amount of loss or liability.
13. Equal Opportunity. In conformity with Chapter 13 of the Salina Code,
the CONSULTANT and its subcontractors, if any, shall:
a. Observe the provision of Chapter 13 of the Salina Code and shall not
discriminate against any person in the performance of work under this
Agreement;
b. Include in all solicitations, or advertisements for employees, the phrase
"equal opportunity employer," or a similar phrase to be approved by the
city's human relations director; and
c. Not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment in
the performance of this Agreement; and
d. Include similar provisions in any subcontract under this Agreement.
14. Affirmative Action. The CONSULTANT agrees to abide by the Salina
Code Sections 13-132 and 133 relating to affirmative action and affirmative action
plans, attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit D.
15. ComDliance with ADDlicable Law. CONSULTANT shall comply with all
applicable federal, state, and local law in the performance of its duties under this
Agreement.
16. Non-assianable. Due to the unique qualifications and circumstances of the
parties, neither the rights nor the responsibilities provided for under this Agreement shall
be assignable by either party, 'either in whole or in part.
17. Feminine-Masculine. Sinaular-Plural. Wherever used, singular shall
include the plural, plural the singular, and use of any gender shall include all genders.
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18. Kansas Law ADDlies. This Agreement and its validity, construction and
performance shall be governed by the laws of Kansas. This Agreement shall be
interpreted according to its fair meaning, and not in favor of or against any party.
19. Severabilitv. The unenforceability, invalidity, or illegality of any provision of
this Contract shall not render the other provisions unenforceable, invalid, or illegal.
20. Time. Time is of the essence of this Agreement. No extension will be
granted unless in writing and signed by the parties. Should the end of a time period fall on
a legal holiday, that time period shall extend to 5:00 p.m. of the next full business day.
21. Persons Bound-CoDies. This Agreement shall extend to and bind the
successors and assigns of the parties hereto, and may be executed in any number of
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, or in multiple originals, and all
such counterparts or originals shall for all purposes constitute one agreement.
22. Notices. All notices and demands shall be given in writing either by
personal service or by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, and return-receipt
requested. Notice shall be considered given when received on date appearing on the
return receipt, but if the receipt is not returned within five (5) days, then forty-eight (48)
hours after deposit in the mail. Notices shall be addressed as appears below for each
party, provided that if any party gives notice of a change of name or address, notices to
the giver of that notice shall thereafter be given as demanded in that notice.
CITY:
Kent Johnson
300 W. Ash, P.O. Box 736
Salina, KS 67402-0736
Chad McCullough
2319 N. Jackson
Junction City, KS 66441
CONSULTANT:
23. TVDewritten or Handwritten Provisions. Typewritten or handwritten
provisions inserted or attached shall supersede all conflicting printed provisions.
24. Mercer Clause. These terms are intended by the parties as a complete,
conclusive and final expression of all the conditions of their Agreement. No other
promises, statements, warranties, agreements or understandings, oral or written, made
before or at the signing thereof, shall be binding unless in writing and signed by all parties
and attached hereto. Any amendment to this Contract, including an oral modification
supported by new consideration, must be reduced to writing and signed by both parties
before it will be effective.
25. Attachments: The following Exhibits and other documents are attached to
and made a part of this Agreement:
a. Exhibit A: Scope of Services & Fee Estimate.
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b. Exhibit B: Salina Code Sections 13-132 and 13-133.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
executed by their respective proper officials.
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Executed by the CONSULTANT this
Executed by the CITY this
CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS ("CITY')
By:
ATTEST:
By:
Lieu Ann Elsey, City Clerk
KAW VALLEY ENGINEERING, INC.
("CONSULTANT')
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Exhibit A - Scope of Services & Fee Estimate
2010 Bridge Inspection & Rehabilitation Project
City of Salina, Kansas
TASK SCOPE OF SERVICES
1 Annual Bridge Inspection of the Northbound 9th Street Bridge over Mulberry Creek per KDOT's current scope of services.
2 Annual Bridge Inspection of the Greeley Avenue Bridge per KDOT's current scope of services.
3 Entry of updated inventory and appraisal data into KDOT's Local Bridge Inspection Web Portal for 2 vehicular bridges.
4 Inspection of the existing 1 0'x1 0' RCB on North 5th Street over a tributary of Mulberry Creek.
5 Recommendation Letter for temporary improvements to the Greeley Aveneue Bridge.
6 Feasibility Study for rehabilbitation vs. replacement of the North 5th Street Culvert.
7 Draft informational letter for City's insurance company regarding structural deficiencies of the NB 9th Street Bridge.
8 Draft informational letter for City's insurance company regarding structural deficiencies of the Greeley Avenue Bridge.
9 Assist City staff with the development of a Bridge Maintenance Plan.
TASK
DESCRIPTION
HOURS BY EMPLOYEE TYPE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Proiect Manaoer
2
2
4
2
4
8
1
1
1
Senior Desion Tech
o
o
o
o
o
4
o
o
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Inspection of NB 9th Street Bridge
Inspection of Greeley Avenue Bridge
KDOT Web Portal Entry of 2 Vehicular Bridges
Inspection of N. 5th Street Culvert
Recommendation Letter for Greeley Ave. Bridge
Feasibility Study for N. 5th Street Culvert
Insurance Letter for NB 9th Street Bridge
Insurance Letter for Greeley Avenue Bridge
Development of a Bridge Maintenance Plan
TOTAL HOURS =
28
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EMPLOYEE TYPE
HOURLY RATE
TOTAL COST
Project Manager
Senior Design Technician
Administrative Assisstant II
$104.00
70.00
34.00
SUBTOTAL
Direct Expenses -
rruck Mileage (120 mi. @ $0.50/mi.)
Copying/Printing
TOTAL
TOTAL HOURS
28
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4
Admin. Assisstant II
o
o
o
o
1
2
0.5
0.5
Q
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$2,912.00
$280.00
$136.00
$3,328.00
$60.00
20.00
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$3,408.00~
EXHIBIT B - SALINA CODE SECTIONS 13-132 AND 13-133
Sec. 13-132. Affirmative action by contractors required.
(a) Any contractor entering into a contract with the city and such person's
subcontractor shall take affirmative action to insure that employees are
treated equally without regard to their race, sex, religion, age, color,
national origin, ancestry or disability. Such affirmative action shall include,
but not be limited to, the following: Employment, upgrading, demotion or
transfer, recruiting or recruitment, advertising, layoff or termination, rates
of payor other forms of compensation and selection for training, including
apprenticeship. The contractor and subcontractor shall agree to post, in
conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for
employment, notices to be provided by the director setting forth provisions
of this article. The contractor and such person's subcontractors shall
provide all affirmative action information and necessary documents to
implement the compliance with the requirements of all federal, state and
local laws' and ordinances.
(b) It shall be no excuse that the employer has a collective bargaining
agreement with any' union providing for exclusive referral or approval
systems. The failure of the contractor or subcontractors to comply with the
requirements of this article shall be grounds for cancellation, termination,
or suspension of the contract, in whole or in part, by the board of
commissioners with the contractor or subcontractors until satisfactory
proof with intent to comply will be submitted to and accepted by the board
of commissioners.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, ~ 1, 2-3-92)
Sec. 13-133. Affirmative action plans.
Every contractor and subcontractor prior to entering into a contract with the city
shall submit to the director of human relations an acceptable written affirmative
action plan which shall:
(1) Identify areas of employment, employment policies, and
employment practices which require action by the contractor or
subcontractor to assure equal employment opportunity;
(2) Analyze these areas, pOlicies and practices to determine what
actions by said contractor or subcontractor will be most effective;
(3) Establish a plan with goals and timetables designed to achieve
equal employment opportunity; and
(4) Include provisions for implementation, monitoring, and periodic
evaluation in order to insure that it continues to be a valid plan.
(Ord. No. 92-9493, ~ 1, 2-3-92)