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GM-13-02-06-043 �� BRUSHY CREEK BRUSHY CREEK REGIONAL UTILITY AUTHORITY CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FIRM: LOCKWOOD_ANDREWS �NEWNAM_INC. ("Engineer") ADDRESS: 10801 N -th M P E Bld 1 S 't 120 A ti TX 78759 PROJECT: BCRUA Re 1 W t �S 1 P t—PI 2 D W t �II tak S't A 'f d Plarnrine THE STATE OF TEXAS § § COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON §� T S CONTR.�T'�'OR ENGINEERING SERVICES ("Conhsct") is mad¢and entered into on this th�day of l-lJ>� 2013 by and between the BRUSHY CREEK REGIONAL UTILITY AUTHORITY, a Texas local goveravnent corpoaatioo, whose of£ces are located at 221 East Main Street, Romrd Rock, Texas 78664-5299, (hereiaaaRer mfenti:d to as "BCRUA"), and Engineer, and such Contract is for the purpose of contractiarg for professional engineering services. RECITALS: WIIEREAS, V.T.Q.A., Gavenmrent Code §2254.002(2)(A)(vii) corder Subchapter A altitled "Professional Seavicea Procurement Act"provides for the procurement by municipalities of services of professional engineers;and WIIHREAS,BCRUA and Engineer desire to contract for such professional enghreering services; and WHEREAS, BCRUA and Engineer wish to document their agreement concerning the requirements and respectiv¢obligations of the parties; NOW,THEREFORE,WITNESSETH: That fnr and in considetatiou of the mutual promises contained herein and other good and valuable considerations, and the covenants and agreements hereinafter contained to be kept and perFonried by the respective parties hereto, it is agreed as follows: Enginea:ing Services Connect 2ev.OG/12 Ot40-4634-33;00265996 196074 C!M-/3-62-bG-OAFS 1 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS The Contract Documents consist of this Contract and any exhibits atmched hereto (which exhibits are hereby incorporated into and made a part of this Contract) and all Supplemental Contracts (as defined herein in Article 73) which are subsequently issued. These form the emir¢ contract, and all are as fully a part of this Contract as if attached to this Contract or acpeated herein. ARTICLE 1 BCRUA SERVICES BCRUA shall peafoam or provide services as identified in Exhibit A entitled"BCRUA Seavices." ARTICLE 2 ENGINEERING SERVICES Engineer shall perform Engineering Seavices as identified in Exhibit B entitled "Engiaaeering Services-" Engineer shall perform the Engineering Services in accordance with the Work Schedule as identified in Exhibit C entitled "Work Schedule." Such Work Schedule shall contain a complete schedule so that the Engineering Services under this Conh^act may be accomplished within the specified time seed at the specified cost. The Work Schedule shall paovide specific work sequences and definite review times by BCRUA and Engineer of all Hngineering Services. Should the review times or Engineering Seavices take longer than shown on the Work Schedule, through no fault of Engineer, Engineer may submit a timely written request for additional time,which shall be subject to the approval of the General Manager. • ART[CLE 3 CONTRACT TE12M (1) Term. The Engineer is expected to coanple[e the Engineering Services described herein in aceardance with tlae above described Work Schedule. If Engineer does not peafonn the Engineering Services in accordance with tlae Work Schedule, then BCRUA shall leave the right to terminate this Contract as set forth below in P.aticle 20. So long as the BCRUA elects not to terminate tltis Contract, it stash continue from day to day until such time as the Engineering Services aro completed. Aaay Engineering Services performed w-costs iucuracd after the date of termination shall not be eligible for mimMirsement. Engineer shall notify BCRUA in writing as soon as possible if he/she/it determines, or reasonably anticipates,that the Engineering Services will not be completed in accordance with the Work Schedule. (2) Work Schedule. Engineer acknowledges tlaat the Work Schedule is of critical importance, and agrees to under[ak¢ all necessary efforts to expedite the perForanance of Engineering Seavices acquired herein so that construction of the project will be commenced and cwnpleted as scheduled. In this regard, and subject to adjustments in the Work Schedule as provided in Article 2 herein, Engineer shall proceed with sufficient qualified persoamel and consultants necessary to faally and timely accomplish aLL Engineering Services required under this Contract in a professional manner. 2 (3) Notice to Proceed. After execution of this Contract, Engineer shall not proceed with Engineering Services until authorized in writing by BCRUA to proceed as parovided ha Article 7. ARTICLE 4 COMPENSATION BCRUA shall pay and Engineer agrees to accept the amoamt shown below as fiall compensation for the Engiaaeering Services performed and to be perFormed under this Contract. The amount payable under ffiis Contract, without modificatiwa of the Contract as provided hemiaa, is the sum of F Y -N' TI d S H d� d E' •I tv-TI � ad N /100 D 11 ($49.783.001 as shown in Exhibit D. Tlaa ]unap sum amount payable shall be a�vised equitably only by mitten Supplemental Contract in the event of a change in Engineering Seaviees as authorized by BCRUA. Engineer shall prepares and submit to BCRUA monthly progress reports in sufficieart detail to support the progress of dee Engineerirag Services and to support invoices requesting monthly payment. Aaay preferred Format of BCRUA for such monthly progress reports shall be identi£ed in Exhibit B. Satisfacrory progress o£Engineering Services shall be an absolute condition of payment. The fee herein referenced may be adjusted for additional Engineering Services requested and perfnrnaed only if approved by written Supplemental Conh�act. ARTICLE 5 METHOD OF PAYMENT Payments to Engineer shall be made while Engineering Services are in progress. Engineer shall prepare and submit to BCRUA, not more fi'egmently than once per month, a progress anport as referenced in Article 4 above. Such progress report shall state the percentage of completion of Engineering Services accomplished during that billing period and to date. Simultaneous with submission o£ such progress report, Engineer shall prepare and submit ogre (7) original and one (1) copy of a certified invoice in a furan acceptable to BCRUA. This submittal steal] also iuelude a progress assessment report in a form acceptable to BCRUA. Paogress payments shall ba made in proportion to the pernentage of completion o£Engineering Services identified in Exhibit D. Progress payments shall be anade by BCRUA based upon Engineering Services actually provided and peaYomaed. Upon timely receipt seed apparoval of each statement,BCRUA shall make a good faith effmk to pay the amount which is due and payable within thiaky (30) days. BCRUA reserves the right to withhold payment pending verification of satisfactory Engineering Services peafarmed. Engineer has the responsibility to submit proof to BCRUA,adequate and sufficient in its determination,that tasks ware completed. The certified statements shall show the total amount earned to the date of subanission and shall show the amount dace end payable as of the date of the current smteanent. Final payanent does not relieve Engineer of the responsibility of correcting any suers and/or omissions resultnag fi�oan his/her/its negligence. 3 ARTICLE 6 PROMPT PAYMENT POLICY In accordance with Chapter 2251, V.T.C.A., Texas Croveimnent Code, payment tc Engineer will be made within thirty (30) days of the day on which the performance of seavices was complete, or within thirty (30)days of fire day on which BCRUA receives a correct invoice for services, whichever is later. Engineer anay charge a late fee (fee shall not be greater than that which is paranitted by Texas law) for payments not made iai accordance with this pmanpt payment policy; however, this policy does not apply in the event: A. There is a bona Fde dispute between BCRUA and Engineer concerning Hae supplies, materials, or equipment delivered or the seavices perFoa�caed that causes the payment tc be late; or B. The terms of a federal ooutracq grant,regulation, or statute pacvent BCRUA from makiarg a timely payment with federal foods; or C. There is a bona fide dispute between Engineer and a subcontractor or between a subconhactor and its supplier concerning supplies, anaterials, or equipment delivered or the Engineering Services performed which causes the payment tc be late;or D. The invoice is not mailed to BCRUA in strict accordance with instructions, if any, on the purdtase order,or this Contract or other such contaach�al agreement. BCRUA shall docwnent to Engineer the issues related to disputed invoices within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of such invoic¢. Any non-disputed invoices shall be consider¢d correct end payable per the terns of Chapter 2251,V.T.C.A.,Texas 6oveamnent Code. ARTICLE 7 NOTICE TO PROCEED The Engineer shall not proceed with any task listed on Exhibit B until the BCRUA has issued a written Notice to Proceed regarding such task. The BCRUA shall not be responsible for work performed or costs iarcun-ed by Engineer a�lated to awry task for which a Notice to Paroceed has not been issued. ARTICLE 8 PRO.IECT TEAM BCRUA's Designated Representative for purposes of ffiis Contract is as follows: Sam P.Robeats,P.E. Assistant City Maatag¢r�Public Works 8e Development Seavices City of Cedar Park 450 Cypress Creek Rd. � Cedar Park,Texas 78613 Telephone Number(512)401-5368 Email Address sazn.aobertsQcedatparktaxas.gov 4 BCRUA's Designated Representative shall bo authorized to act on BCRUA's behalf with respect to this Contract. BCRUA or BCRUA's Designated Representative shall render decisions in a timely maamer pertaining to documents submitted by Engineer in order to avoid urss�easonable delay in the orderly end segtaential progress of Engineering Services. Eaagineer's Designated Representative for purposes of this Contract is as follows: Drew Hardin,P.E. Regioa>ral Director,Vice President 10801 North MoPac Hxpr-essway,Bldg 1,Suite 120 Austin,T7C 78759 Telephone Number(512) 338-2719 Fax Number(512)338-4942 Eanail Address DPHardin�r len-inc.com ARTICLE 9 PROGRESS EVALUATION Engineer shall, fiam time to three duaiarg the progress of the Engineering Services, ceafer with BCRUA at BCRUA's olectiwa. Engineer shall prepare and present staph information as may be pertinent aced necessary, or as may be requested by BCRUA, in order far BCRUA to evaluate features of the Engineering Services. At the request of HCRUA or Engineer, conferences shall be provided at Engineer's office, the offices of BCRUA, or at other locations designated by BCRUA. When requested by BCRUA, such conferences shall also include evaluation o£the Engineering Services. Should BCRUA determine that [he progress in Engineering Services does not satisfy the Work Schedule. then BCRUA shall review the Work Schedule with Engineer to determine coracctive action required. Engineer shall promptly advise BCRUA in writing of events which have or may have a significant impact upon the progress of the Engineering Services, iarcluding but not limited to the following: (1) Prableurs, delays, adverse conditions which may materially affect the ability to meet the objectives of Uta Work Sclredrile, or prechide the attainment ofpaaject Eaagineering Services units by established time periods; and such disclosure shall be accompanied by statement of actions taken or contemplated, and BCRUA assistance needed to resolve the situation, if any;and (2) Favorable developments or events which enable meeting the Work Schedule goals sooner than anticipated. 5 ARTICLE YO SUSPENSION Should BCRUA desire to suspend the Engineering Seavices, but not to terminate this Contract, then such suspension may be effected by BCRUA giving Engineer thirty (30) calendar days' verbal notification followed by wa-itteaa co�ranation to that effect. Such thirty-day notice may be waived in writing by agreement and signature of both parties. The Engineering Seavices may be reinstated and aesumed in fidl fore¢ and effect within sixty (60) days of receipt of written notice from BCRUA to resume the Engineering Services. Suck sixty-day notice anay be waived in writing by agreement and signature of both panties. If this Contract is suspended for more than thirty (30) days, Engineer shall have the option of terminating this Conn-act. If BCRUA suspends the Engineering Services, the coaariact period as determined in Article 3, amd the Wark Schedule,shall be extended for a time period equal to the suspension period. BCRUA assumes no liability for Engineering Services performed or costs incurred prier to the date authorized by BCRUA For Engineer to begin Engineering Services, and/or duaing periods when Engineeeing Services is suspended,and/or subsequent to floe contract completion date. ARTICLE 11 ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES If Engineer forms a reasonable opinion that any work he/she/it has been directed to perform is beyond t(ae scope of this Contraact and as such constirirtes extra work, 6e/she/it shall proanptly notify BCRUA in waiting. Tn the event BCRUA finds that such work does constitute extra work and exceeds the maxianum 9attomnt payable, BCRUA shad so advise Engineer and a written Supplemental Cmntract will be executed between the patties as panvided in Article l3.Engineer shall not perform any proposed additional work nor incur any additional costs prior to the execution, by both parties, of a written Supplemental Contract. BCRUA shall not b¢ responsible For actions by Engineer nor for any costs iaacurred by Eatgineer relating to additional work not directly associated with the perFontnance of the Engineering Services authorized in this Contract or any amendments thereto. ARTICLE 12 CHANGES IN ENGINEERING SERVICES If BCRUA deems it necessaay to request changes to previously satisfactorily coanpleted Engineering Services or parts thereof which involve changes to the original Engineea-ing Services or character of Engineea-ing S¢avices ander this Conn-act, then Engineer shall snake such revisions as a�quested and as directed by BCRUA. Such revisions shall be considered as additional Engineering Services end paid for as speciFied under Article i 1. Engineer shall make revisions to Engineering Services authorized hereunder as are necessary to cornett earoas appearing therein, when required to do so by BCRUA. No additimtal compensation shall be due foo-such Engineering Services. 6 ARTICL>; 13 SUPPLEMCNTAL CONTRACTS The terms of this Contract Wray be modified by written Supplemental Contract if BCRUA dcterminas that there has been a significant change in Q) the scope, complexity or character of the Engineering Services, or(2)the duration of the Engineering Services. Any such Supplemental Connect must be duly authorized by the BCRUA. Engineer shall not proceed until the Supplemental Contract has been executed. Additional compensation,if appropriate, shall be identiRed as provided in Articie 4. It is understood and agreed by seed between both patties that fingineer shall malts no claiau for extra work done or materials furnished until the BCRUA authorizes fiall exeoution of Hte written Supplemental Contract and authorization to panceed. BCRUA reserves the right to withhold paymean pending verification of satisfactory Engineering Services performed. ARTICLE 14 OWNERSIIII'OF DOCUMENTS All data, basic sketches, charts, calculations, plans, specifications, and other documents created or collected under the teams of this Contract etc the exclusive property of BCRUA and shall be fiu-nished to HCRUA upma a-equest_All docuanents pnepatred by Engineer and all documents furnished to Engineer by BCRUA shall be delivered to BCRUA upon completion or termination of this Contract. Engineer, at its own expense, may retain copies of such documents or any other data which it has fiu-nished BCRUA under Hris Comaect. Any re-ase by BCRUA shall be at the BCRUA's sole risk and expense and without liability to the Engineer. ARTICLE 15 PERSONNEL_EOU[PMENT AND MATERIAL Engineer shall furnish and maintain, at its own expense, quarters for the performance of all Engineering Seavices, and adequate and sufficient personnel and equipment to perform the Engineering Services as required. All employees of Engineer shall have such Imowledge seed experiwtce as will enable thong to perform the duties assigned to them. Awry employee of Engineer who, in Ht¢ opinion of BCRUA, is incompetent or whose conduct becomes detrianantal to flee Enghaeering Services shaLL innnediate(y be t�moved from association with the project when so instructed by BCRUA. Engineer certifies that it presently has adequate qualified peasoamel in its eanployment for performance of [he Engineering Services required under this Contract, or will obtain such personnel from sources other than BCRUA. Engineer may not change the Project Manager without prior waitten consent of BCRUA. ARTICLE 16 SUBCONTRACTING Engineer shall not assign, subcontract or nansFer any portion of the Engineering Seavices under this Contract without prior written appaoval From BCRUA.All subcontracts shall include the panvisions required in this Contract and shall be approved as to form, in writing, by BCRUA prior to Hngineering Services being performed under the subcontract. No subcontract shall relieve Engineer of any responsibilities under this Contrract. 7 ARTICLE 17 EVALUATION OF ENGINEERING SERVICES BCRUA, m• any authorized representatives of it, shalt luaus the right at a[I a'easonable times to review or otherwise evaluate the Engineering Services pea•formed or being performed hereunder and the premises on which it is being performed. If any review or evaluation is made on the premises of Engineer or a subcontractor, then Engineer slrall provide and require its subconhsctors to provide all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safety and convenient¢ of BCRUA or other repa-esentatives in the perForanance of their duties. ARTICLE 18 SUBMISSION OF REPORTS All applicable shidy reports shall be submitted in preliminary Form fur approval 6y BCRUA befoa-e any Final report is issued. BCRUA's comments on Engineer's preliminaay reports shall be addressed in any final report. ARTICLE 19 VIOLATION OF CONTRACT TERMSB[i-EACH OF CONTRACT Violation of contract terns or breach of contraot by Engineer shall 6e grounds For t¢ranhaation of this Conhnct, and any increased costs arising from Engineer's de Fault, breach of con4act, or violation of contract teens shall be paid by Engineer- ARTICLE 20 TERMINATION This Conhact may be terminated as set forth below. (1) By nnmaal agreement and consenq in writing, of both parties. (2) By BCRUA, by notice in writing to Engineer, as a consequence of failure by Engineer to perforin the Engineering Services set forth herein in a satisfactory mamror. (3) By either party, upon the failure of the other party [o fulfill its obligations as set forth lxerein. (4) By BCRUA, for reasoaas of its own and not subject to the muhud consent of Engineer, upon not less than thirty (30)days' waitt¢n notice to Engineer. (5) By satisfactory completion of all Engineering Services and obligations described herein. Should BCRUA terminate this Contract as herein provided, no fees other than Fees due and payable at tlae tune of termination shall thereaf4er be paid to Engineer In determining the value of the Engineering Services performed by Engineer prior to tw�mination, BCRUA shall be the sole judge. Compensation Foa•Engiaxeering Services at termination will be based on a percentage of the Engineering 8 S¢rvices compl¢ted aC that time. Should BCRUA tevminate this Contract under Subsection (4) immediately above, then the aanount charged during the thirty-day notice period shall not exceed the amonart charged during the preceding thirty(30)days. If Engineer defaults in the per£ormaavee of this Contract or i£BCRUA terminates this Contract for fault on [he part of Engineer, then BCRUA shall give consideration to the actual costs incurred by Engineer in performing rise Engineering Sevvices to the dat¢ of default, the amonnt of Engineering Services required which was satisfactorily completed to date of default, the value of the Engineering Services which are usable to BCRUA, the cost to BCRUA of employing another fiam to complete the Engineering Services required aavd the tine¢required to do so,and other factors which affect the value to BCRUA of the Engineering Services performed a[the time of default. The termination of this Contract aatd payment of an amonnt in settlement as prescribed above shall extinguish all rights, duties, and obligatioaas of BCRUA and Engineer under this Conhnct, except the obligations set fm-th herein in Ar[icle 21 entitled"Compliance with Laws."If the[eranination of this Contract is due to the Failure of Engineer to fulfill his/hea/its contaactual obligations,then BCRUA easy take over the panjec2 and prosecute the Engineering Services to completion. In such case,Engineer shall be liable to BCRUA For any additional and reasmmble costs incurred by BCRUA. Engineer shall b¢ responsible for the settlemen[ of all contractual and administrative issues arising out of any procureanents made by Engineer in support of the Engineering Services under this Contract. ARTICLE 2I COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS (I) Compliance. Engineer shall comply wide all applicable federal, state and local laws, statutes, codes, ovdinances, rales and regulations, and the orders acrd decneas of any court, or administrative 6odi¢s or tribunals in any mavurer affecting the performance of this Contract, including without limitation, miniuumv/anaxinnam salary and wage statutes and acgulations, and licensing laws and regadatiotu. Engineer shall finnish BCRUA wish satisFactory proof of his/her/its compliance. Engineer shall further obtain all permits and licenses requiand in the performance of the Engineering Servic¢s centracled for herein. (2) Taxes. Engineer will pay all taxes, if any, nequir¢d by law arising by virhte of the Engineering Services performed hereunder. BCRUA is qualified for exemption pausnant to the panvisions o£Section 151.309 of the Texas Limited Sales, Excise, and Use Tax Act. ARTICLE 22 INDEMNIFICATION Engineer shall save and hold harmless BCRUA and its officers and employes from all claims and liabilities due to activities of his/hes•/itselF and his/her/its agents or employees,perFonned under this Contract, which are emased by oa- which result firm the negligent error, omission, or negligent act of Engineer or of any person employed by Engineer or under Engineer's diaection or control. 9 Engineer shall also save and hold BCRUA harmless flnm auy and all expenses, including but not limited to reasonable attorneys fees which may be incurred by BCRUA in litigation or otherwise defending claims or liabilities which may be imposed on BCRUA as a result of such negligent activities by Engineer,its agents,or employees. ARTICLE 23 ENGINEER'S RESPONSIBILITIES Engineea- shall be responsible for the accuracy of his/her/its Engineering Services and shall promptly make necessary revisions or conec[ions to its work product resulting fi-om erroa-s, omissions, or negligrnt acts, and same shall be done without compensation. BCRUA shall determine Engineer's responsibilities For all questions arising from design Drones and/or ondssions. Engineer shall not be relieved of ansponsibility for subsequent correction of awry such arenas or omissions in its work product, or for clari{cation of any ambiguities nntil ager tlae construction phase of the project lass barn completed. ARTICLE 24 ENGINEER'S SEAL The responsible engineer shall sign, seal and date all appropriate engineering submissions to BCRUA in accordance with the Texas Engineering Practice Act and the rules of the State Board of Registaation for Professional Engineers. ARTICLE 25 NON COLLUSION FINANCIAL INTDRTST PROI-IIBITI;D (1) Non-collusion. Engineer waraants that he/she/it has no[ eanployed or retained any coanpany or Persons, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Engineer, to solicit or secure tlds Conu-acq and that he/slre/it has not paid or agreed to pay any company or engineer any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gifts, or any other consideration, contingent upon or resulting from the awaad or making of this Cmttract. For breach or violation of this wan-anty, BCRUA resea-ves and shall have [he right to annul this Contract without liability or, in its discretion and et its sole election, [o deduct firm the contract price or compensation, or to otheawise recover, the fiafl amount of such fee,comntissiwa,percentage,brokerage fee, giR or contingent fee. (2) Financial Interest Prohibited. Engineer covenants and represents that Engineer, ids/taer/its officers, employees, agents, consultants and subcontractors will have no financial interest, direct or indirect, in the purchase or sale of any product, materials or equipmrnt that will be a-ecoarunearded or required for the construction of tlae project. ARTICLE 26 INSURANCE (I) Insurance. Engineer, at Engiaaeea-'s sole cost, shall purchase and maintain during the entire term while this Contract is iu effect professional liability insurance coveasge in the anininnun amount of One Million Dollars pea- claim from a company authorized to do insurance business in Texas and 10 ofherwise acceptable to BCRUA. Engineer shall also notify BCRUA, within twenty-Four(24) houas of receipt, of easy notices of expiration, cancellation, non-renewal, or material change in coverage i[ receives fiom its insurer. (2) Sulaconsultant Insurance. Without limiting any of the other obligations or liabilities of Enghaeer, Engineer shall require each aubconsultant performing work under this Contract to maintain during tlae teen of this Contract, at the subconsultant's own expanse, the same stipulated minimum insurance requiaed in Article 2G, Section (]) above, including the required provisions and additional policy conditions as shown below in Article 26, Section(3). Engineer shall obtain and monitor the ceatificates of iau:urance from each subconsultant hr order to assure compliance with the insurance nequia'enrents. Engineer must a-etain the certificates of insaasnce for the duration of this Contract, and shall have the responsibility of enforcing these insurance requia'ements among its subconsnitants, BCRUA shall be entitled, upon request and without expeaysq to receive copies of these cetkificates of insurance. (3) Insurance Policy Endorsenaenta. Each insurance policy shall include the following conditions by endorsement to the policy: (a) Each policy shall regaaire that thirty (30) days prior to the expiration, cancellation, non- renewal or reduction in limits by endorsement a notice thereof shall be given to BCRUA by certified snail to: BCRUA General Manager 221 East Main Street Round Roclq TX 78664 (b) The policy clause "Otla¢r Insurance" shall not apply to any insurance coverage currently held by BCRUA,to any such future coverage,or to BCRUA's Self-Insured Retentions of whatever nature. (4) Cost of Insurance. The cost of all insurance required herein to be secm-ed and maintained by Engineer shall be home solely by Engineer, with ceakificates of insurance evidencing such minimum coverage in force to be Fled with BCRUA. Sach Certificates o£Insurance era evidenced as Exhibit E herein entitled"Certificates of Insurance" ARTICLE 27 COPYRIGHTS BCRUA shall have the avyalty-free,nonexclusive and in-evocable right to reproduc¢,publish or otherwise use, and to authorize others to use, any repoaks developed by Engineer for goveanmental purposes. 11 ARTICLE 28 SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS This Contract shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, their suce¢ssoas, lawful assigns, and legal representatives. Engineer may not assign, sublet or transfer any interest in this Contract, in whole or in par[, by opeastion of law or otherwise, without obtaiaaing the prior written consent of BCRUA. ARTICLE 29 SEVERABILITY In the event any one or more of the previsions contained in this Contract shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, then such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not afI'ec[ any other provision thereof and this Contract shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein. ARTICLE 30 PRIOR AGREEMENTS SUPERSEDED This Contract cmastihites the sole agreement of the parties hereto, and supersedes any prior understandings or written or oral contracts between the parties respecting the subject matter defined herein. This Contract may only be amended or supplemented by mutual agreement of the parties heacto in writing. ARTICLE 31 ENGINEER'S ACCOUNTING RECORDS Records pertaining to [he project, and recoads of accounts between BCRUA and Engineer, shall be kept on a generally recognizeA accounting basis and shall ba available to BCRUA or its authorized representatives at nmtually convenient times. The BCRUA reseaves the right io review all records it deems relevazit which ana related to this Contract. ARTICLE 32 NOTICES All notices to either party by the other required under this Contract shall be personally detivercd or mailed to such party at the followiatg respective addresses: BCRUA: Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority ACtention:BCRUA Geneaal Manager 221 Hast Main StreeT Round Rock,TX 78664 12 and to: St¢pltan L. Sheets BCRUA Attorney 309 East Main Street Aonnd Rock,TX 78664 Engineers Drew Hardin,P.E. Regional Director,Vice President 10801 North MoPac Expressway,Bldg I, Suite 120 Austin,TX 78759 ARTICLE 33 GENERAL PROVISIONS (1) Time is of the Essence. Engineer understands and agrees that time is of the essence and that any Failure of Engineer to complete the Hngineering Services for each phase of this Cwatract within the agreed Work Schedule may constitute a material breach of this Contract. Engiu¢er shall be fully acspansible for his/hea/its d¢lays or for failm�es to use his/hea/its a-easonable efforts in accordance with the tarsus of this Contract and the Engineer's standard ofperfonnance as defined herein. Where damag¢ is caused to BCRUA due to Engine¢r's neglig¢nt Failure to perform BCRUA may accordingly withhold, to the extent of such damage, Engineer's payments hereunder without waiver of any o£ BCRUA's additioaual legal rights or remedies. (2) Force MaJem•e. Neillaer BCRUA nor Engineer shall be deemed in violation of this Contract if prevented from perforaning auy of their obligations hereunder by reasons for which they are not acsponsible or ciaroumstances beyond their control. However,notice of such impediment or delay in performaaue nmst be tian¢ly giveur,and all r¢asonable efforts undertaken[o mitigate its effects. (3) Evfor¢ement and Venue. This ConKact shalt be enforceable in Round Rock, Williamson Comtty,Texas, and if legal action is necessary by either peaty with respect to the enfoac¢ment of any or all of the terms or conditions herein, exclusive venue for same shall lie in Williamson County, Texas. This Contract shall be governed by and constaued in accordance with the laws and court decisions of tlae Slate of Texas. (4) Standard of Performance. The standard of care for all professional engineering, consulting and related services performed or fiunished by Engineer and its employees under this Contract will be the care and skill oadinarily used by membeas of Engineer's profession practicing uudar the same or similar circumstances at the same tune and in the same locality. Excepting Articles 25 and 34 herein, Engineer makes no waaranties, express or implied, under this Cwriract or otherwise, in connection with the Engineering Services. 13 (5) Op4n4wt of Probable Cost. Any opiassons of probable project cost or probable construction cost panvided by Engineer are made on the basis of iatforanation available to Engineer and on the basis of Engineer's experience and qualiFcations and ropresearts its judgment as an¢xperienced and quali£ed professional engineer. Howevea-, since Engineer has no control over the cost of labor, materials, equipment or services furnished by others, or over the contractor(s') methods of determining pric¢s, or over competitive bidding or market conditions, Engineer does not guarantee that proposals, bids oi- acri�al panj ect or construction cast will not vary$one opinions of probable cost Engineer prepares- (6) Opinions and Determinations- Where the ierans of this Contract provide for action to be based upon opinion,judgment,approval,review, or determination of either panty hereto, such terms are not intended to be and shall never be construed as permitting such opinion,judgment,approval,r¢view, or detea-minatima to be arbitrary,capricious,or unreasonable. ARTICLE 34 SZGNATOAY WARRANTY The undersigned signatory for Engineer hereby represents and waaxants that the signatory is an officer of the organization for which he/she has ¢xecuted this Contract and that he/she has full and complete authority to enter into this Contract on behalf of the firm. The above-stated representations and warranties are made for the purpose of inducing BCRUA to enter into this Conri-act. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the BCRUA of Round Rock leas caused this Contract to be signed in its corporate name by its duly authorized BCRUA Manager or Mayor, as has Engineea-, signing by and thanngla its duly authorized repreaeutative(s), thereby binding the parties hereto, thein• successors, assigns and representatives for the faithfial and full perFoatnauce of the terms and provisions hereof. BBRUSITY IONA�. L UTILITY AUTHORITY AP VED AS FORM: Steph L- Sheets,BCR A Attorney �jPtNA Q,�Roq�c R�T1 --zaCPSLr'S F: �h�tFwtn Ge-r�esc�� tl'Ln�14 se-� BY: fde a3o V,t_, t-rzr r - LOCKWOOD,ANDREWS��/N/EWNAM,1NC. Signariire of Principal Printed Name:��.a1�0/� 14 T IST OF EXHIBITS ATTACHED (1)Exhibit A BCRUA Services (2)Exfiibit B Engineering Services (3)Exhibit C Work Schedule (4)Exhibit D Fee Schedule (5)Exhibit E Certtifiwtes o£Insurance 15 E�""IT A BCRUA Services Tha Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority(BCRUA)wail furnish to the Engineer the following Items/information: 1. Designate a person to act as BCRUA's representative with respect to the services to ba performed or furnished by the Engineer. This representation will haJa authority to transmit instructions, receive information, interpret and define BCRUA's policies antl decisions with respect to Engineer's services. 2. Provitla all criteria and full information as to BCRUA's req uiramants for the project, including objectives and constraints, space, capacity antl pertormance requirements, flexibility and expandability, antl furnish copies of all design and construction standards which BCRUA will require to be included in the Reports, Project Drawings and Specifications. 3. Assist Engineer by placing all avallabla information pertinent to the Prc}act, including previous reports and any other data relative to the design or construction of the Project at the Engineer's tlisposal. 4. Furnish to Engineer, as requastatl for pertormance of basic services or as required by the Contract Documents, the following: a. Data prepared by or services of others, including without limitation explorations and tests of subsurtace conditions al or contiguous to the alta, drawings of physical conditions in or relating to existing surtace of subsurtaca structures at or contiguous to the site; b. Environmental assessments, audits, investigations and impact statements, and other relevant environmental or cultural studies as to the Project, the site and adjacent areas; c. Examine alt alternate solutions, studies, reports, sketches, proposals and other documanta presented by Engineer; d. Provide such accounting, bond and financial advisory, independent cost estimating and insurance counseling services and such legal services as City may require or Engineer may reasonably request with regard to legal issues pertaining to the Project; e. Give prompt notice to Engineer whenever City observes or otherwise becomes aware of any development that affects the scope or time of performance or furnishing of Engineers services, or any defect or nonconformance in Engineer's services in the work of any Contractor. 5. Payment of ail permitting fees including, but not limited to, TCEO, ROW Permitting, Texas Historical Commission, USACE,Williamson County Habitat Conservation Pian, and Wililamson County. EXFIIBIT B Engineering Services GENERAL The objective of this scope of work is to partorm Professional S¢rvices related to alta acquisition and general project support services for the Phase 2 heap Water Intake and Pipeline project. Th¢primary¢laments of the services include: Acquisition of two properties for the Deep Water Intake and Pump Station Site 4. The two properties are known as the Gross property and LCRA property. General project support services as directed by BCRUA. Specific services included in this Scope of Work are described herein: SCOPE OF WORK A. Project Support Sarvlcas. Provide general project support services on a time and material basis as directed by BCRUA. Services may include, but ora not lim itad to, the following: t. Proj¢ct administration. Conduct Internal project review meetings; prepare monthly invoices; and provide project status reports monthly and submit with invoice. 2. Coordination with BCRUA Operations Oversight Committee (DOC) and Board of Directors 3. Stakeholder coordination including property owners, Villages of Volanta, Travis County, LCRA, and/or state legistativa officials. 4. Regulatory agency coordination Including Texas ParKs&Wildlife (TPW) and/or Texas Water�avelopmant Board 5. Alternative 8 evaluation/consideration including TPW Chapter 26 hearing support, coordination with environmental consultant, and/or other evaluation req uirad through discussions with stakeholders/regulatory agencies 6. Public presanta{ions to stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and/or BCRUA Board. 7. Development of project and phasing schedule based on revised population projections provid¢d by Citi¢s. B. Site Acquisition Services. Acquisition of two properties for the Oaep Water Intake and Pump Station Sita 4 on a time and material basis- Tha two properties are known as the Gross property and LCRA property. Services Include: 1. Administration/Coordination. Attend up to three(3) project r¢view meetings; prepare monthly invoices; provide project status reports monthly antl submit with invoice; provide project tracking data; set up and maintain files; maintain records of ail payments to lantl owners; provide copies of all correspondence; coordination with project team/consultants as needed; and draft standard offer letters,final offer letters, etc. for us¢ (final approval of format by BCRUA). 2. Negotiation Services. Pro-Offer preparation; site inspections' review construction plans/anvironmantal documents; review appraisal in preparation for offer(appraisal s¢rvices not included); contact property owners antl respond to requests for Information; prepare offer letter antl offer package; review counter offers and make recommendations 1 to the BCRUA; prepare and send final offer letter(if needed); and preparation of condemnation packet. 3. Title Curative Services. Obtain services of title company to provide title commitments and till¢policies; review title commitments; review of restrictive covenants 8 other land restrictions; coordinate title clearing/curative activities; and quality control/quality assurenca on all curative matters. 4. Closing Services. Order updated comm(tmenE; prepare payment requests; schedule closing; attend closing; ensure that the title company records all original instruments immediately after closing in the respective County Clerk's Office; and ensure that title policy is issued. CLARIFICATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS Tha following services era NOT included in this scope of work: 1. Condemnation Support. It is assumed that properties will be acquired through negotiations. Expert testimony or condemnation support services shall 6a billed as ind'eeated on Exhibit D—Fee Schedule. 2. Draft standard instruments of conveyance, releases, affidavits, etc. for use (final approval of format by BCRUA). 3. Land Appraisal_ Appraisal of two propartias for the Deap Water Intake and Pump Bratton Sita 4 known as the Gross property and LCRA property. Appraisals will estimate just and adequate comp¢nsation and consider the land planning report as a basis for acquisition of the propartias. 4. Land Planning. Produce a land planning report for the Gross Property that determines the maximum development potential of the whole and remainder based on Town of Volenta regulations, LCRA regulations, physical limitations, general market conditions, utility availability. Services include: a. Produce land plans For both Tha whole and the remainder b. Invastlgata damages tc the remainder and report any found c. Report findings from above in a written report d. Coordinate with Client's appraiser to provide the above information in a form usable by appraiser. 5. Additional boundary survey of proposed sites for purchase. 6. Property value impact study to determine potential impact to surrounding land value. 7. Additional environmental evaluation and/or permitting outside of permits obtained as part of the 20'12 Environmantai Assessment by Jacobs Engineering. 8. Detailed hydro geological study and/or 9roundwatar tasting to determine impacts to IndiWdual wells. 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