CM-2022-159 - 7/1/2022PROPOSAL FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TEXAS
STEGER BIZZELL
1978 SOUTH AUSTIN AVENUE, GEORGETOWN, TX 78626
A TEXAS REGISTERED ENGINEERING FfRM F-181
PHONE: 512-930-9412
MAY 31, 2022
CLIENT
This agreement is entered into by and between Steger Bizzell ("Engineer") and City of Round Rock
("Client").
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Engineer shall provide general engineering services related to Client's public right-of-way acquisition
efforts on the roadway improvement project commonly referred to as "Chisholm RTL Project". Engineer
may be called upon to:
• review existing or draft reports prepared by others;
• prepare conceptual drawings of proposed improvements;
• prepare sealed drawing of proposed improvements;
• prepare an opinion of probable cost of construction; and
• other engineering services as requested by Client.
PROJECT FEES
Our fees are derived from Engineer's billable time spent preparing this project and are based on our
published hourly rates in effect on the date that the work was performed. Engineer's published hourly
rates are subject to change with 30-days notice.
Reimbursable expenses will be billed to Client at Engineer's cost. These charges may include, but are not
limited to: postage or other delivery charges, document reproductions, third party contractors or
consultants (if applicable). The total Project Fees shall not exceed $50,000 without additional authorization.
PAYMENT TERMS
Client will be billed monthly for all work that has been completed during the previous period and payment
of invoices is due on receipt. Client bears ultimate responsibility for payment of all invoices. Final
drawings or other related documents will not be released to Client until all balances are paid in full. Past
due invoices may be subject to a finance charge of 1.5% (18.00% APR or the maximum allowable by law)
after 90 days.
Client further agrees to pay Engineer for work performed regardless of whether or not a project is
approved by any public entities.
Engineer also reserves the right to cease work on any project in the event that Client fails to fulfill any part
of this contract.
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TERMINATION
This contract may be terminated by either party providing the other with written notice 7 days prior to
the cancellation date. Prior to cancellation date, Engineer shall be paid in full for all outstanding invoices
and amounts due for work performed up to the date that proper notice was given to cease work on this
project. Likewise, upon payment in full of all outstanding balances, Client shall receive copies of all plans,
reports, etc. that have been prepared up to the cancellation date. Original documents will be retained by
Engineer for its permanent record.
DIspuTE RESOLUTION
Mediation. Owner and Engineer agree to negotiate all disputes between them in good faith for a period
of 30 days from the date of notice prior to invoking the following procedures.
Engineer and Client agree that they shall first submit any and all unsettled claims, counterclaims, disputes,
and other matters in question between them arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the breach
thereof ("Disputes") to mediation. If such mediation is unsuccessful in resolving a Dispute, then (a) the
parties may mutually agree to a dispute resolution of their choice, or (b) either party may seek to have the
Dispute resolved by a court of competent jurisdiction in Williamson County, Texas.
WORK AUTHORIZATION
If this proposal is acceptable, please have an authorized signer execute this document. This proposal is
non -assignable and is valid for 30 days from the date stated above.
We appreciate your consideration of Steger Bizzell and are looking forward to working as your Civil
Engineer on this and future projects.
Respectfully submitted,
Bryan E. Moore, P.E.
Principal
Steger Bizzell
I accept this proposal and agree to abide by the terms and conditions of this contract. I authorize Steger
Bizzell to begin work.
City of Round ock
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Signature of 46thorized igner
_Laurie Hadley, City Manager
Printed Name & Title of Authorized Signer
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Rate Schedule
Effective May 26, 2022
(All Rates Per Hour)
Engineer (Principal)
$262.00
Senior Engineer
$219.00
Engineer (P.E.)
$181.00
Project Manager
$244.00
Engineer in Training (EIT)
$150.00
Graduate Engineer
$144.00
Senior Technician
$144.00
GIS Technician
$ 88.00
GIS Administrator
$130.00
Design Technician
$118.00
CADD Technician/ Draftsman
$112.00
Survey Technician/ Draftsman
$112.00
Licensed State Land Surveyor
$216.00
Registered Surveyor
$155.00
Surveyor in Training (SIT)
$118.00
1 Man Survey
$163.00
2 Man Survey Party
$180.00
3 Man Survey Party
$197,00
Field Inspector
$102.00
Clerical
$ 81.00
Student Technician
$ 36.00
Mileage Current IRS Rate
These rates are subject to change.
Note: Expert Witness Fees are billed at 1.5 times the hourly rate.
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TEXAS Agenda Item Summary
Agenda Number:
Title: Consider executing Engagement Agreement with Steger Bizzell for engineering
services related to the Chisholm Trail Right Turn Lane project.
Type: City Manager Item
Governing Body: City Manager Approval
Agenda Date: 7/1/2022
Dept Director: Gary Hudder, Transportation Director
Cost: $50,000.00
Indexes: RR Transportation and Economic Development Corporation (Type B)
Attachments: CHISHOLM TRAIL RTL project layout, LAF - Chisholm Trail RT Turn Lane Project -
Engineering Services - (Steger Bizzell) (DC 6.27.22), CHISHOLMRTL--Steger
Consulting Engineering Proposal w- $50K max (unsigned by city)
Department: Transportation
Text of Legislative File CM-2022-159
The proposed r.o.w. acquisitions for this project have potential impacts to existing detention pond and
parking/driveway facilities. We propose to hire an outside consulting engineer expert witness for "on -call"
services to evaluate these impacts and any required curative efforts to assist the appraiser value analysis,
and any potential condemnation suit disputes.
cost: $50,000
Source of Funds: Round Rock Transportation and Economic Development Corporation (Type B)
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