HomeMy WebLinkAboutMO #2243MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2243
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A
SHORT FORM AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND HDR
ENGINEERING, INC. IN AN AMOUNT OF $65,200 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
RELATED TO GRANT WRITING, BENEFIT COST ANALYSIS AND ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT FOR THE FYI BETTER UTILIZING INVESTMENTS TO LEVERAGE
DEVELOPMENT (BUILD) GRANT APPLICATION
WHEREAS, the City of Paducah intends to apply for a FYI Better Utilizing
Investments To Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant Application jointly with the Paducah -
McCracken County Riverport Authority; and
WHEREAS, the City of Paducah has sought out professional expertise is required
for the specialized application; and
WHEREAS, a written determination has been made by the City Manager that this
agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. is for professional services and will be a noncompetitive
negotiation purchase, pursuant to KRS 45A.380(3).
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PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTIONI. The City hereby authorizes and approves a Short Form Agreement
with HDR Engineering, Inc., in an amount of $65,200, in substantially the same form attached
hereto and made part hereof (Exhibit A), for professional services related to related to grant
writing, benefit cost analysis and environmental assessment for the FYI Better Utilizing
Investments To Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant Application. Further, the Mayor is
authorized to execute the Agreement.
SECTION 2. This expenditure shall be charged to the TIF/Opportunity Zone
Project No. DT0044.
SECTION 3. This order shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of
its adoption.
Brandi Harless, Mayor
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Adopted by the Board of Commissioners, May 28, 2019
Recorded by Lindsay Parish, City Clerk, May 28, 2019
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Attachment A.
SHORT FORM AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND
HDR ENGINEERING, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT is made as of this day of 20_,
between CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY (°OWNER"),with offices at 300 South 5"' Street,
Paducah, KY 42003, and HDR ENGINEERING, INC., ("ENGINEER" or "CONSULTANT") for
services in connection with the project known as the Riverfront to Riverport 2019 BUILD Grant
Application and Phase I Assessment("Project");
WHEREAS, OWNER desires to engage ENGINEER to provide professional engineering,
consulting and related services ("Services") In connection with the Project.
WHEREAS, Engineer desires to render these Services as described in SECTION
Scope of Services.
NOW, THEREFORE, OWNER and ENGINEER in consideration of the mutual covenants
contained herein, agree as follows:
SECTION I. SCOPE OF SERVICES
ENGINEER will provide Services for the Project, which consist of the Scope of Services as outlined
on the attached Exhibit A.
SECTION II. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ENGINEERING SERVICES
The HDR Engineering, Inc. Terms and Conditions, which are attached hereto in Exhibit B, are
incorporated into this Agreement by this reference as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION III. RESPONSIBILITIES OF OWNER
The OWNER shall provide the information set forth in paragraph B of the attached "HDR Engineering,
Inc. Terms and Conditions for Professional Services."
SECTION IV. COMPENSATION
Compensation for ENGINEER'S services under this Agreement shall be on a lump sum basis. The
amount of the lump sum is_Slxty Thousand Dollars (;60,000) for the BUILD Grant Application and
Five Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($5,200) for the Phase I Assessment.
SECTION V. PERIOD OF SERVICE
Upon receipt of written authorization to proceed, ENGINEER shall perform the services within the time
pedod(s) described in Exhibit A.
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Unless otherwise stated in this Agreement, the rates of compensation for ENGINEER'S services have
been agreed to in anticipation of the orderly and continuous progress of the project through
completion. If any specified dates for the completion of ENGINEER'S services are exceeded through
no fault of the ENGINEER, the time for performance of those services shall be automatically extended
for a period which may be reasonably required for their completion and all rates, measures and
amounts of ENGINEER'S compensation shall be equitably adjusted.
SECTION VI. SPECIAL PROVISIONS
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year
first written above.
"OWNER"— CITY OF PADUCAH
BY:
NAME: Brandi Harless
TITLE: Mayor
ADDRESS: 300 South 5"' Street — Paducah, KY 42003
"ENGINEER" -HDR ENGINEERING, INC.
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NAME: Shawn P. Washer, PE
TITLE: Vice President/Office Principal
ADDRESS: 4645 Village Square Drive, Suite F
Paducah, KY 42001
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Ms. Tammara Tracy
Planning Director
City of Paducah
300 South 51h Street
Paducah, KY 42003
RE: 2019 BUILD Grant Application and Phase I Assessment
Dear Tammare,
2019 BUILDn lica i n
HDR Engineering, Inc. (HDR) is submitting this proposal to assist the City of Paducah in the development of a
Federal BUILD 2019 grant application for improvements for the Riverfront to Riverport project HDR has found
that the following is required for a compliant grant application:
1. A complete description of the project: its goals, its purpose and need, and how it will beimplemented.
2. Completed engineering and environmental documentation, or a well -articulated plan to complete them.
3. Clear alignment with most of the grant program's Merit Criteria.
4. A readable, complete narrative application.
5. Abeneficost analysis and economicimpact analysis demonstrating positive public economic
outcomes.
S. Matching state, local, or private cash contributions (not expense -in-kind contributions), that exceed the
proposed federal grant contribution, and preferably matches that include privatesectorcontributions.
7. Expressed, strong, specific, preference for the project, among all the various projects in the state for
which applications might be submitted, by one or more Senators or Congressional Representatives, and
from the Governor's office.
Background
Recently the USDOT announced the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD)
discretionary grant program. BUILD replaces a pre-existing grant program known as TIGER and utilizes updated
evaluation criteria aligned with national and regional economic goals. These highly competitive grants are
designed to close funding gaps for road, rail, transit and port projects that will have a significant local or regional
impact. The U.S. DOT has allocated $900 million for FY2019, with applications due on July 15, 2019, to be
submitted through the Grants.gov website. Grant awards under the 2019 BUILD program may not be less than
$5 million and not greater than $25 million, except for projects located in rural areas, where the minimum award
is $1 million.
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While BUILD resembles TIGER, there are some notable differences, including:
Explicit preference for rural projects. U.S. DOT intends to award half of the funds to projects in rural
areas, continuing a focus that began In the last round but now is explicitlynoted in the FY2019 notice.
BUILD Transportation Planning Grants. Up to $15 million (of the $900 million) can be awarded for
the planning, preparation or design of eligible projects. Planning grants haven't been awarded since
2014.
- Federal share no longer a criterion. U.S. DOT is not allowed to consider the portion of total costs that
are covered by Federal funds as a criterion for selection (as per the funding legislation). The Federal
share of a projects costs can still be no more than 80 percent of total project costs for a project located
in an urban area. The Secretary may increase the Federal share of costs above 80% for a project
located in a rural area.
- New criterion — ability to generate &ddffhWW non -Federal revenue for transportation
Infrastructure. U.S. DOT will look at whether applicants are or will "secure and commit new, non -
Federal revenue for transportation infrastructure investment;" and those who do will be more
competitive. The notice mentions approaches such as asset recycling, tolling, tax -increment financing,
or sales- or gas -tax increases as examples.
Scope of Work
The project anticipated to be described in the grant application includes the Paducah Riverfront Commons and
Steamboat Landing/Excursion Pier Project and the Riverport Container Transfer Yard Development Project.
The Paducah Commons is a redevelopment of a vacant lot from a former riverfront hotel featuring a new
excursion pier, pedestrian pathways and related amenities reconnecting the river with the City and creating
multimodal transportation opportunities in rural America. The container transfer yard redevelops a brownfield
site into a facility to support the emerging demand for Container On Barge in the four state region.
HDR will provide the City of Paducah with the following tasks for assistance in developing its BUILD Grant
Application for the above project.
Task 1. Project Mck-Off/Strategic Guidance
HDR will provide the City of Paducah with guidance on USDOrs BUILD guidelines and probable application
review strategy, application development, schedule, criteria, and overall strategy that will provide the City with
a strong BUILD 2019 Grant Application. This task will include conference calls to discuss various alternatives
and options for the development of the applications, as well as providing the City with intelligence gathered
regarding the BUILD 2019 program. HDR will use the project kick-off call as an opportunity to present our
initial methodological approach and detailed work plan. The kick-off call will also be used as an opportunity to
obtain any relevant existing documentation related to the project; and to identify "reasonable" alternatives
(defined in USDOT guidance as smaller ale or more focused projects) for consideration.
Deliverables: Intelligence gathered as appropriate transmitted to the City via email and telephone calls.
Task 2. BUILD Grant Application Preparation
HDR will assist the City in the preparation of the BUILD 2019 Grant Application for the project. The project for
which a BUILD grant will be sought will consist of design, permitting, and construction of the project. HDR will
provide technical writing and review services, and the preparation of select graphics to the City to enable the
grant application to achieve an appropriate fit to the BUILD 2019 grant criteria. HDR will also assist in
evaluating the selected project and developing content for each of the key program objectives described
earlier in this proposal. The City will be responsible for the actual submittal of the grant application on the
grants.gov site.
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The application narrative will follow USDOT's recommended outline and approach for describing the project, its
costs, funding, benefits, and other factors. HDR will design the application narrative to be easily accessible and
emphasize the project's strengths with key themes throughout the application narrative. The BUILD grant
application narrative will include the following project narrative, generally following the basic outline below, as
per the NOFO:
1. Project Description
II. Project Location
III. Grant Funds, Sources and Uses of all Project Funding
IV. Selection Criteria
V. Project Readiness
VI. Benefit Cost Analysis
The City will provide necessary documentation detailing the project scope, budget, schedule, and likely
impacts on transportation in the region. HDR will work with City personnel to identify the material risks to the
project and the strategies that the City has developed to mitigate those risks.
Dellverables: Completed BUILD 2019 Grant Application.
Task 3. Benefit -Cost Analysis / Economic Impacts Analysis
HDR will quantify public benefits expected to be derived from the project that demonstrate adherence with
BUILD's criteria as described above. A key challenge of BUILD grant applications will be to provide
compelling evidence to USDOT of the merit of the project and its quantitative benefits in comparison to other
projects being proposed by other applicants.
Generally, we propose a five step process for the economic analyses that need to be undertaken:
STEP 1: DEFINE BASELINE AND ALTERNATIVE SCENARIOS
The NOFO requires that project benefits are estimated relative to a no -build scenario that factors In less
capital -intensive improvements than the project being considered. Under this step, HDR will work with the
City to clarity the baseline condition and the possible alternatives for consideration.
STEP 2: IDENTIFY PUBLIC BENEFIT CATEGORIES
This step formalizes the public benefit categories to be evaluated. Included in this step is a strategy session
by which the various components of the project will be discussed in order to fully define which elements
should be included in the project scope in order to maximize probability of a grant award.
STEP 3: DEVELOP AND CODE BENEFIT -COST MODEL LOGIC
For each of the benefit categories identified in Step 2 above, logic models will be developed that represent
the methodology used to monetize each project benefit. The logic model will be populated with the most up-
to-date information available. HDR will collect model inputs from a variety of sources including the City, USDOT
guidance, and other project documentation (e.g., its Feasibility Study, Environmental Assessment, cast
estimates, etc.).
STEP 4: PRODUCE BENEFIT -COST RESULTS, TEST SENSITIVITY OF RESULTS AGAINST KEY
VARIABLES
In this step, key variables will be flagged for testing and the model will be re -run and results generated based
on key material events.
STEP 5: ISSUE RESULTS
In this step, materials for inclusion in the BUILD grant application and in support of the findings described in
the economics section of the applications are drafted. Typically, a short document is drafted with key sections
for input directly into the application document and a second short appendix is drafted that can be posted
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online and referenced in the text of the document. The appendix describes the evaluation approach, describe
the data and assumptions used, and present the results and the sensitivity analysis conducted.
Budget
Based on the tasks described in this proposal, HDR proposes a fee of $60,000 for this engagement.
Schedule
HDR will complete the tasks described in this proposal no later than one week prior to the BUILD grant
application submission deadline, assuming that the City provides all necessary data, Information and
documentation to HDR. A proposed breakdown of the activities required to produce the BUILD application
and a tentative timeframe for their completion is provided below.
Notice to Proceed
May 20, 2019
Teleconference meeting
May 20, 2019
The City transmits project data to HDR
May 20, 2019 to
June 7 2019
HDR submits Draft BUILD application narrative to the City for
review
June 21, 2019
The City submits comments on Draft BUILD application narrative
June 28, 2019
HDR submits Draft BCA Appendix to the City
July 5, 2019
The City submits comments on BCA Appendix
July 9, 2019
HDR submits Final BUILD application narrative and BCA
Appendix to the City
July 12, 2019
The City submits BUILD application to USDOT
No Later than 8:00 p.m.
EST July 15, 2019
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Project Understanding
HDR Engineering Inc. (HDR) is assisting the City of Paducah, Kentucky to complete a Phase I Environmental Site
Assessment at the downtown riverfront parcel depicted on the attached map with the red boundary. This project
will consist of the development of a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Report (ESA) for the property
currently used as a recreational area, as depicted in the attached map. The Scope of Services (Scope) for this
task is as follows.
Scope of Services
Objective The objective of the Phase I ESA is to identify Recognized
Environmental Conditions (RECs) that either currently exist or may
have existed on or around the Site as defined under the ASTM
Method E1527-13 Standard Practice for Environmental Site
Assessments; Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process
(ASTM Standard).
HDR Activities HDR will utilize a research firm to provide a regulatory database
search of the Site and surrounding properties that will include
ASTM -prescribed federal, state, tribal, and local databases within
the ASTM -prescribed search distances. If determined to be
necessary, HDR will complete file reviews for sites listed in the
database that, in the view of an HDR environmental professional,
may pose an impact to the Site.
HDR will review historical information for the Site, as applicable
and available, according to the determination of the HDR
environmental professional. Sources of historical information may
include aerial -photography, USGS 7.5 -minute topographic maps,
fire-insurence maps, local street -directories, property tax files,
building -department records, recorded land title/deed records, and
zoningfiand-use records.
HDR will perform a site reconnaissance of the property and
surrounding properties, in accordance with the guidance provided
In the ASTM standard. The site reconnaissance will be conducted
in order to identify potential RECs located on the Site, or on
surrounding properties with the potential to impact the Site. The
site reconnaissance may also be augmented with a Site
Reconnaissance Questionnaire that will document the general site
setting and exterior and interior observations (if applicable and
available).
HDR will conduct interviews with the property owner and people
with knowledge of the property as appropriate. If conditions
warrant, interviews with surrounding property owners will be
conducted. A narrative will be prepared to document the past
use(s) of the property.
Interviews will be conducted, as appropriate, with local government
officials who may have specific information on the property,
Including the local fire department, health department, planning
department, and historical society/library, to determine any
additional information on the historical land use of the property and
surrounding properties.
Meetings I A site visit by an HDR professional (meeting the criteria of an
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Schedule Milestones
The draft assessment report will be provided for review within thirty (30) days of Notice to Proud. The final report
will be delivered within three (3) days from the receipt of Client comments on the draft report
Compensation
HDR will complete the Services for a lump sum price of $5,200.
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Environmental Professional, as defined in the ASTM standard) will
be completed.
Two conference calls will be completed with the client and users of
the Phase I Report to review the results of the assessment.
Task
HDR will prepare an electronic draft and final copy of the Phase I
Deliverables
Environmental Site Assessment report The report will include
findings, opinions and conclusions. Recommendations for further
actions may be included, if the client requests. Recommendations
may also be provided under separate cover, since the ASTM
standard does not require inclusion of Recommendations in the
report.
Key
Client to provide a site map or survey of the property and a title
Understandings
abstract report, if available, identifying the paroel(s) that are the
subject of this site assessment
Client to arrange full Site access for HDR and provide contact
information for Site owners that may be aware of Site's history.
HDR assumes that file reviews can be completed electronically. If
HDR Is required to review extensive documents on a site at the
appropriate Federal or state agency, additional cost may be
Incurred.
Client will provide information regarding environmental liens on the
property.
No invasive site work, quantitative chemical analysis, asbestos,
lead-based paint, components of building materials, radon,
wetlands, archaeological or threatened & endangered species
reviews are included in the scope of this ESA.
The ASTM Standard currently requires a reaF estate assessment to
be completed in the event there is a significant devaluation of the
subject property due to an environmental condition. HDR's
professional services do not include this assessment, and this will
be noted as an exception to the ASTM Standard.
This task covers the Phase I ESA only, and does not include any
services related to additional investigation of any portion of the Site
and/or Phase II ESA services.
The ASTM Standard defines the "Shelf Life° for Phase I Reports as
180 days. If closing has not occurred within 180 days, an update
of the Phase I ESA may be required.
Reliance letters may be provided at additional cost.
Schedule Milestones
The draft assessment report will be provided for review within thirty (30) days of Notice to Proud. The final report
will be delivered within three (3) days from the receipt of Client comments on the draft report
Compensation
HDR will complete the Services for a lump sum price of $5,200.
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Confidentiality
HDR staff assigned to this project will maintain confidentiality with the City on this protect, including all materials,
information, and work products developed.
We very much appreciate this opportunity to assist the City with this critical project. If this proposal meets with
your approval, please sign the SHORT FORM AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND HDR
ENGINEERING, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES in Attachment A and return the signed agreement.
Please call me at 270.538.1502 with any questions or concerns related to this proposal.
Sincerely,
HDR Engineering, Inc.
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Shawn P. Washer, PE
Vice President / Office Principal
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EXHIBIT B
HDR Engineering, Inc. Tennis and Conditions
for Professional Services
1. STANDARD OF PERFORL ANCE
The standard of care for all professional engmeedng, consulting
and related services performed or furnished by ENGINEER and its
employees underthkt Agreement will be the care and skill
ordinarily used by members of ENGINEER's profession practicing
under the same or similar circumstances at the same time and In
the some locality. ENGINEER makes no warcantes, express or
Implied, under this Agreement or otherwise, in connection with
ENGINEER's services.
2. INSURANCEIINDEMNrIY
ENGINEER agrees to proms and maintain, at tis expense,
Wadhams' Compensation Insurance as required by statute;
Employer's Liability of $250,000; Automobile Llabilly Insurance of
$1,000,000 combined single limit for badly Injury and property
damage covering all vehicles, Including hired vehicles, owned and
non -owned vehicles; Commercial General Uabllhy Insurance of
$1,O DAW combined single limit for personal Injury and property
damage; and Professional Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per
claim for protection against clams arising out of the performance
of services under this Agreement caused by negligent acts,
errors, or omisslons for which ENGINEER Is legally liable. If
tying an Urenanned Aerial Syntem ((JAB or drone), ENGINEER
will procure and maintain aircraft unmanned serial systems
Insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence. OWNER shall be
made an additional Insured on Commercial General and
Automobile Liability insurance policies and certificates of
Insurance will be furnished to the OWNER. ENGINEER agrees to
Indemnify OWNER for third party personal injury and property
damage claims to the extent caused by ENGINEER% negligent
acts, errore or omissions. However, neither Party to this
Agreement shall be liable to the other Party for any special,
Incidental, indirect, or consequential damages (including but not
limited to loss of use or opportunity; Ions of good will; cost of
substitute facilities, goods, or services; out of capital; and/or
fines or penalties), loss of profile or revenue arising out of,
resulting from, or in any way related to the Project or the
Agreement from any cause or causes, Including but not Imited
to any such damages caused by the negligence, errors or
omissions, strict liability or breach of contract.
3. OPINIONS OF PROBABLE COST (COST ESTIMATES)
Any opinions of probable project cost or probable construction
coat provided by ENGINEER are made on the beet of Information
available to ENGINEER and on the basis of ENGINEER%
experience and quallfloatlons, and represents Its judgment as an
expedenced and qualified professional engineer. However, since
ENGINEER hes no control over the coat of labor, materials,
equorand or services fumtshed by others, or over the
cwftctor(sy methods of del ermini g prices, or over competitive
bidding or market conditions, ENGINEER does not guarantee that
proposals, bids or actual project or construction cost will not vary
from opinions of probable cost ENGINEER prepares.
4. CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES
ENGINEER% observation or monitoring portions of the work
performed under consbudlon contracts shall not relleve the
Contractor from its responslbllly for performing work in accordance
with applicable contract docanents. ENGINEER shall not control
or have charge of, and shall not be responsible for, construction
means, methods, techniques, sequences, procedraes of
construction, health or safety programs or precautions conneded
with the work and shall not manage, supervise, control or have
charge of construction. ENGINEER shall not be responsible for
the acts or omissions of the contractor or other parties on the
Project. ENGINEER shall be entlded to review all construction
contract documents and to require that no provisions extend the
duties or liabilities of ENGINEER beyond those set forth in this
Agreement OWNER agrees to include ENGINEER as an
Indemnified party In OWNER% construction contracts for the work,
which shell protect ENGINEER to the same degree as OWNER.
Further, OWNER agrees that ENGINEER shall be listed as an
additional insured under the construction contractors liability
Insurance policies.
tL CONTROLLING LAW
This Agreement Is to be governed by the law of the state where
ENGINEER%services are performed.
S. SERVICES AND INFORMATION
OWNER will provide alt atioda sed Information pertaining to
OWNER's requirements forth& project, Including desbn
objedfves and constraints, space, capacity and performance
requirements, flexibility and sxpendablltiy, and any budgetary
limitations. OWNER will also provide copies of any OWNER -
furnished Standard Details, Standard Specifications, or Stardard
Bidding Documents which are to be incorporated Into the project.
OWNER Will furnish the services of
soils/geotechnical engineers or other
consultants that include reports and
appropriate professional recommendations
When such services are deemed necessary
by ENGINEER. The OWNER agrees to bear
full responsibility for the technical accuracy
and content of OWNER -furnished documents
and services.
In performing professional enginesrkg and related services
hereunder, It Is understood by OWNER Hurt ENGINEER Is not
engaged in rendering any type of legal, Insurance or accounting
services, opfnlons or advice. Further, r Is the OWNER%sole
responsibility to obtain the advice of an attorney, insurance
counselor or accountant to protect the OWNER's legal and
financial Interests. To ghat end, the OWNER agrees that OWNER
or the OWNER'S representat m will examine all studies, reports,
Wretches, drawings, specifications, proposals and other
documents, opinions or advice prepared or provided by
ENGINEER, and will obtain the advice of an attorney, Insurance
counselor or other consultant as the OWNER deems necessary to
protect the OWNER's interests before OWNER takes action or
forebears to take action be upon or relying upon the services
provided by ENGINEER
7. SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS AND BENEFICIARIES
OWNER and ENGINEER, respectively. bind themselves, their
Partners, successors, assigns, and legal representatives to the
covenants of this Agreement. Neither OWNER nor ENGINEER
will assign, sublet, or transfer any Interest: in this Agreement or
dalme arising therefrom without the written consent of the other.
No third party bensfidarles are Intended under this Agreement
0. REUSE OF DOCUMENTS
All documents, indudhg all reports, drawings, spedOcatlons,
computer software or other rams prepared or furnished by
ENGINEER pursuant to this Agreement, are instruments of
service with reaped to they project ENGINEER retains ownership
of all such documents. OWNER may nor copies of the
documents for its information and reference in connection with the
project however, none of the documents are Intended or
represented to be sultable for reuse by OWNER or others an
extensions of the projed or on any other project. Any reuse
without written verification or adaptation by ENGINEER for the
speoac purpose Intended will be at OWNER's sole risk and
without liability or legal exposure to ENGINEER, and OWNER will
defend, Indemnify and hold harmless ENGINEER from all claims,
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damages, losses and expenses, including attorney's fees, arising
or resulting therefrom. Any such verification or adaptation will
entitle ENGINEER to further compensation at rates to be agreed
upon by OWNER and ENGINEER.
TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
OWNER or ENGINEER may terminate the Agreement, In whole or
In part, by giving seven (7) days written notice to the other party.
Where the method of payment Is "lump sum," or cost
relmbumemrank the final Invoice will Include all services and
expenses associated with the project up to the egecllva date of
termination. An equitable adjustment shall also be made to
provide for termination settlement costs ENGINEER hicu s as a
result of commitments that had became firm before terminatlon,
and for a reasonable profit for services perromred.
SEVERABILITY
If arty provision of this agreement is held Invalid or unenforceable,
the remaining provisions shall be valid and binding upon the
parties. One or more waivers by either party of any provision,
term or condition shall not be construed by the other party as a
waiver of any subsequent breach of the some provision, term or
condition.
11. INVOICES
ENGINEER will submit momhty invoices for servioon rendered
and OWNER will make payments to ENGINEER within thirty (30)
days of OWNER'e receipt of ENGINEER's Invoice.
ENGINEER will retain receipts for reimbursable expenses in
general accordance with Internal Revenue Service rules
pertaining to the support of expenditures for Income tax
Purposes. Receipts will be available for inspection by OWNER's
auditors upon request.
If OWNER disputes any items In ENGINEER s Invoice for any
reason, including the lack of aupporting documentation, OWNER
may temporarily delete the disputed Item and pay the remaining
amountof the Invoice. OWNER will promptly notify ENGINEER
of the dispute and request clarification and/or correction. After
any dispute has been settled, ENGINEER will Include the
disputed Hem on a subsequent, regularly adreduled Invoice, or
on a special involice forthe disputed Hem only.
OWNER recognizes that late payment of invoices results in extra
expenses for ENGINEER. ENGINEER retains the right to assess
OWNER interest at the rale of one percent (1%) per month, but
not to exceed the maximum rete allowed by law, on invoices
which are not paid within thirty (30) days from the data OWNER
receives ENGINEElTa invoice. In the avert undisputed portions
of ENGINEER'S invoices are not paid when due, ENGINEER
also reserves the right, after seven (7) days prior written nodes, to
suspend the performance of Is services under this Agreement
unfit all past due amounts have been paid in full.
12. CHANGES
The parties agree that no flange or modification to this
Agreement, or any attachments hereto, shall have any force or
eflecl unless the change Is reduced to writing, dated, and made
part of this Agreement. The execution of the change shall be
authorized and signed In the some manner as this Agreement.
Adjusbnenle In the period of services and In compensation shall
be In accordance with applicable paragraphs and sedons of this
Agreement. Any proposed fees by ENGINEER are estimates to
perform the services required to complete the project as
ENGINEER undestands f to be defined. Fortho se projects
Involving conceptual or process developmesd services, activities
often are not fully definable in the Initial planning. In any event,
as the project progression, the fads developed may dictate a
change In the services to be performed, which may alter the
scope. ENGINEER will Inform OWNER of such situations so Bid
changes in scope and adjusbnens to the time of perfomsnce
and compensation can be made as required. If such change,
additional services, or suspension of services results In an
Inaaasa or decrease In the cost of or time required for
performance of the services, an equitable adjustment shall be
made, and the Agreement modified accordingly.
13, CONTROLLING AGREEMENT
These Terms and Conditions shall No precedence over any
inconsistent or contradictory provisions contained In any
proposal, contract, purchase order, requisition, nollwt nosed,
or like docomant
14. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT AND NONDISCRIMINATION
In connection with the services under this Agreement,
ENGINEER agrees to comply with the applicable provisions of
federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity for Individuals
based on color, religion, sex or national origin, or disabled
veteran, recently separated veteran, other protected vsteren and
amred forces service medal veteran status, disabilities under
provlsione of executive oder 11245, and other employment,
statutes and regulations, as staled In Title 41 Part 50 of the Code
of Federal Regulations § 50.1.4 (a -f), § 50-300.5 (a-0), § 50.741
(a -e).
16. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
OWNER represents to ENGINEER that, to the best of its
knowledge, no hazardous materials are present at the project
site. However, In the event hazardous materials are known to
be present, OWNER represents that to the beat of Its
knowledge it has disclosed to ENGINEER the existence of all
such hazardous material&, Including but not limited to
asbestos, PCS's, petroleum, hazardous waste, or radioactive
material located at or roar the project site, Including type,
quantity and location of such hazardous materials. It is
acknowledged by both parties that ENGINEER's scope of
services do not Include services related In any way to
hazardous materials. In the event ENGINEER or any other
party encounters undisclosed hazardous materials,
ENGINEER shall have the obligation to notify OWNER and, to
the extent required by law or regulation, the appropriate
governmental officials, and ENGINEER may, at IS option and
without liability for delay, consequential or any other damages
to OWNER suspend performance of services on that portion
of the project affected by hazardous materials until OWNER:
(1) retains appropriate specialist oonsultant(e) or oontractor(s)
to Identify and, as appropriate, abate, mmedlele, or remove
the hazardous materials; and (0) warrants that the project site
is In full compliance with all applicable Taws and regulations.
OWNER acknowledges that ENGINEER Is performing
professional services for OWNER and that ENGINEER to not
and shall not be required to become an'arranger,' "operator,"
"generator," or "bsnsporter' of hazardous materials, as defined
in the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Ad of 1900 (CERCLA), which are
or may be encountered at or near the projed site In connection
with ENGINEER'sservices under this Agresmant N
ENGINEER's services hereunder cannot be performed
because of the existence of hazardous materials, ENGINEER
shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement for cause on 30
days written notice. To the fullest extent permitted by law,
OWNER shall indemnify and hold harmless ENGINEER, its
officers, directors, partners, employees, and suboonsultans
from and against all toes, losses, and damages (Including but
not limited to all fees and charges of engineers, architects,
attorneys, and other professionals, and all court or arbitration
or other dispute resolution costs) caused by, arising out of or
resulting from hazardous materials, provided that (1) any such
cost, lose, or damage Is attributable to bodily injury, sickness,
disease, or death, or Injury to or destruction of tangible
property (other then computed Work), Including the lose of use
resulting therefrom, and (II) nothing in this paragraph shall
obligate OWNER to Indemnify any Individual or entity from and
against the consequences of that Individual's or entity'e sole
negligence or willful misconduct
15. EXECUTION
This Agreement, Induding the exhibb and sch Jules made part
hereof, constitute the entire Agreement between ENGINEER and
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OMER, supersedes and controls over all prior written or oral
understandings. ThlsAgreement may be amended,
supplemented or modified only by a written Instrument duty
executed by the parties.
17. ALLOCATION OF RISK
OWNER AND ENGINEER HAVE EVALUATED THE RISKS
AND REWARDS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PROJECT,
INCLUDING ENGINEER'S FEE RELATIVE TO THE RISKS
ASSUMED, AND AGREE TO ALLOCATE CERTAIN OF THE
RISKS, SO, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW,
THE TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF ENGINEER (AND
ITS RELATED CORPORATIONS, SUBCONSULTANTS AND
EMPLOYEES) TO OWNER AND THIRD PARTIES GRANTED
RELIANCE IS LINKED TO THE LESSER OF $1,000,000 OR
ITS FEE, FOR ANY AND ALL INJURIES, DAMAGES, CLAIMS,
LOSSES, OR EXPENSES (INCLUDING ATTORNEY AND
EXPERT FEES) ARISING OUT OF ENGINEER'S SERVICES
OR THIS AGREEMENT REGARDLESS OF CAUSE(S) OR THE
THEORY OF LIABILITY, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE,
INDEMNITY, OR OTHER RECOVERY.
18. LITIGATION SUPPORT
In the event ENGINEER Is required to respond to a subpoena,
government Inquiry or other legal process related to the
services in connection with a legal or dispute resolution
proceeding to which ENGINEER is not a party, OWNER shall
mimburae ENGINEER for reasonable carets In responding and
compensate ENGINEER at Its then standard rates for
reasonable time Incurred In gathering information and
documents and attending depositions, hearings, and trial.
19. NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES
No third party beneficiaries are Intended raider this Agreement.
In the event a reliance letter or certification is required under
the scope of services, the partles agree to use a form that is
mutually acceptable to both parties.
20. UTILITY LOCATION
If underground sampli guesting Is to be performed, a local utility
locating service shall be contacted to make arrangements for all
utllkies to determine the location of underground utilities. In
addition, OWNER shall notify ENGINEER of the presence and
location of any underground utilities located on the OWNER's
property which are not the responsibility of private/public
utilities. ENGINEER shall take reasonable precautions to mold
damaging underground utilities that are property marked. The
OWNER agrees to waive any clakn against ENGINEER and will
Indemnify and hold ENGINEER harmless from any clakn of
liability, Injury or lose caused by or allegedly caused by
ENGINEER's damaging of underground utllNes that are not
property marked or are not celled to ENGINEER's attention prior
to beginning the underground samplinghosting.
21. UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS
If operating UAS, ENGINEER will obtain all permits or
exemptions required by law to operate any UAS included In the
services. ENGINEER's operators have completed the tralning,
certifications and Ilcensure as required by the applicable
jurisdiction In which the UAS will be operated. OWNER will
obtain any necessary permissions for ENGINEER to operate
over private property, and assist, as necessary, with all other
necessary permissions for operations.
22.OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS
OWNER agrees that the efTacthmnosu of operational technology
systems COT Systems') and features designed or
recommended by ENGINEER are dependent upon OWNER's
continued operation and maintenance of the OT Systema In
accordance with all standards, best practices, laws, and
regulations that govem the operation and maintenance of the
OT Systems. OWNER shag be solely responsible for operating
and maintaining the OT System in accordance with applicable
Industry standards (i.e. ISA, NIST, aft) and beat practices,
which generally Include but are not limited to, cyber security
policies and procedures, documentation and training
requirements, continuous monitoring of assets for tampering
and Intrusion, periodic evaluation for asset vulnerabilities,
Implementation and update of appropriate technical, physical,
and operational standards, and offline testing of all
softwara/tirmwere patchasNpdatee prior to placing updates Into
production. Additionally, OWNER recognWs and agrees that
OT Systems are subject to internal and external breach,
compromise, and slmllar Incidents. Security features designed
or recommended by ENGINEER are intended to reduce the
likelihood that OT Systems will be compromised by such
Incidents. However, ENGINEER does not guarantee that
OWNER's OT Systema aro Impenetrable and OWNER agrees
to waive any claim against ENGINEER resulting from any such
Incldents that relotsto or affect OWNER'a OT Systems.
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