GM-15-06-29-055 CH2M HILL
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12301 Reseamh Blvd,Sulle 250
Aush,TX 78759
Tel 512.453.1980
June 10,2015
Tom Gallier.
General Manager
Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority
221 E.Main Street
Round Rock,TX 78664
Subject: Standard Agreement for Professional Services—Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority(BCRUA)SCADA Start up
Support
Dear Mr.Gather:
CH2M HILL Engineers,Inc.(CH2M)appreciates the opportunity to provide services to support the efforts of the Brushy Creek
Regional Utility Authority(BCRUA)to start up the control system for the new barge pumps.
We understand your current situation to be generally as follows:
• BCRUA will hire a Contractor to check out all of the field signals that were Installed with the barge pump project.
• CH2M's SCADA team will provide support at the local control panels and the Plant's SCADA system to start up the pumps.
• The Contractor,BCRUA and CH2M will have to work together to field verify all of the field signals,communications and the
PLC programs to ensure full functionality of the barge pumps.
Within the scope attached,we offer our support in responding to this request from BCRUA. Please note that our scope within this
Initial phase of work will include the following services on a lump sum basis:
• Attend a pre-construction coordination meeting
• Perform loop tests at the PLCs with the Contractors
• Perform testing from the Plant SCADA system
• Project Management
The task of Post Commissioning Support will be provided on a Time and Material basis,without exceeding a total 32 hours of
support and 4 hours of project management.
We propose to provide services with the total fee not to exceed$24,269. The attached Scope of Work(Attachment A)provides
details on the scope and associated compensation. CH2M recommends using our Standard Agreement for Professional Services
which is also enclosed for your review. Please do not hesitate to contact Dhumal Aturaliye with questions at 512-249-3310.
Sincerely,
CH2M HILL Engineers,Inc.
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Jamas Dwyer Joe Jenkins,PE Dhumal Aturaliye,PE
Area Manager Client Service Manager Project Manager
Attachments: A—Scope of Work
Form 398 Standard Agreement for Professional Services
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Attachment A: Scope of Services
Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority (BCRUA) Water System
Project
Raw Water Intake and Transmission Line
I&C and SCADA Start up Services
Purpose
CH2M HILL Engineers,Inc.(CH2M)will supply I&C and SCADA support services for the
startup phase of the BCRUA Regional Water System Project-Raw Water Intake and
Transmission Line systems;supply the necessary project management for the pertaining
SCADA tasks,attend the pre-construction meeting,participate in the PLC loop tests for
pumps and pertinent field instruments,provide PLC and SCADA support and provide post
commissioning support. CH2M provided the initial PLC programming for the PLCs at the
flow meter station,the barge pump station and the data concentrator.The programming of
the Plant's SCADA system was initially configured by another entity.The Barge Pumps
have not been operated for over a year and BCRUA has requested that CH2M staff provide
assistance when the Barge Pumps are re-wired and integrated back into the water
transmission line.
The purpose of the work described herein is to assist BCRUA with coordinated and
integrated facilities operation and provide a consistent basis for the control and operation of
the BCRUA Regional Water System Project to allow continued successful delivery of treated
water to BCRUA's retail customers.
Project Tasks
Task 1.Pre-Construction Coordination Meeting
Proposed Scope.CH2M will meet with the representatives of the construction firm and the
client for one pre-coordination meeting to discuss and establish the plan for the loop testing
and commissioning activities.
This task includes:
• Meet with BCRUA and Contractor's firm for one meeting to confirm and finalize loop
testing and commissioning plans.
Task 2.Perform Loop tests at the PLCs with the Contractors
Proposed Scope.CH2M will work with the Contractor to perform loop tests for all of the IO
points at the flow meter PLC and the Barge Pumps.It is assumed that all of the loop tests
will be conducted over the course of three days.
This task includes:
• Checking all of the analog input signals over at 0%,25%,50%,75%and 100%of each
range at the relevant field PLC(flow meter or Barge Pump)and the Data Concentrator
PLC.
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• Checking all of the digital input signals from the field to the field PLC and the Data
Concentrator PLC.
• Check all of the digital output signals from the data concentrator and field PLCs to the
field devices.
• Check the functionality of the PLC program in response to the field IO signals.
Task 3.Perform testing from the Plant SCADA System
Proposed Scope.CH2M will test all of the IO signals and appropriate controls from the plant
SCADA system.It is assumed that these tests will occur over a period of two days.
This task includes:
• Reviewing the SCADA system program prior to the loop tests.
• Testing the 10 points from the SCADA system.
Task 4.Post Commissioning Support
Proposed Scope:CH2M will provide post start-up and commissioning support for the items
and programs that were installed and tested under by previous Raw Water Intake and
Transmission Line project. Support will be provided on a Time and Material basis for up to
32 hours with 4 hours project management.
This task includes:
• Provide field and phone support for post commissioning items that are related to the
barge pumps and transmission line flow meter.
Task 5.Project Management
Proposed Scope.CH2M will provide Project Management,invoicing and quality control
services for the tasks Iisted above.It is assumed that this scope of work will be completed
within a two months of receiving NTP.
This task includes:
• Attending one meeting
• Providing invoices for the work performed.
• Project Management
Assumptions
1. The scope of services described above and the associated budget assume that CH2M is
not responsible for closing any gaps in programming or other activities related to the
plant control systems which may be found to exist. It is assumed that the resolution of
such gaps will be appropriately managed through a discussion and negotiation process
between BCRUA and the responsible party.
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2. There will be no change in the fee requirement for this work item as long as the fees
estimated for each original task can be interchanged and utilized,as needed,for the
actual tasks.
3. This scope of work and fee will not be utilized to enhance or add functionality to the
existing PLC programs or SCADA system.
4. BCRUA will provide the latest PLC programs from the three PLCs(Flow Meter,Barge
Pump and Data Concentrator) to CH2M prior to the pre-construction meeting.
5. BCRUA will provide CH2M staff proper access to the SCADA system prior to the testing
period.
6. The communication links between the PLCs and the plant will be tested and functional
before any of the loop tests are performed.
7. All of the necessary field wiring will be completed prior to the loop tests being started.
8. All pumps have been verified for proper rotation.
Schedule
It is assumed that the services listed in this scope will be provided over the course of two
months.A more detailed schedule will be developed with the Contractor and BCRUA after
NTP has been issued.
Compensation
Invoices will be provided on a monthly basis.The services listed Tasks 1,2,3&5 in this
scope of work will be provided on a lump sum basis.The total of the lump sum fees will be
$18,045.60.The services in Task 4 will be provided on a Time and Materials basis with a not
to exceed fee of$6,222.92. The total fee will be$24,268.52.
The breakdown for the fee is as follows:
For Tasks 1,2,3&5:
Task No. Description Fee
1 Pre-Construction Coordination Meeting $1,085.04
2 Perform Loop tests at the PLCs with the Contractors $9,809.44
3 Perform testing from the Plant SCADA System $5,154.72
5 Project Management $1,996.40
Task 4(Post Commissioning Support)-Hourly Breakdown with Hourly Rates:
Task No. Josue Escobar Jose Guzman Joe Jenkins
$179.88 $156.01 $212.17
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CH2MHILL STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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This AGREEMENT is between CH2M HILL Engineers,Inc.,("ENGINEER"),and
Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority ("OWNER")
for a PROJECT generally described as:SCADA support for the startup for the Barge Pump control system.
ARTICLE 1.SCOPE OF SERVICES re-perform any services not meeting this standard
ENGINEER will perform the Scope of Services set forth without additional compensation.
in Attachment A. 4.2 Subsurface Investigations
ARTICLE 2.COMPENSATION In soils,foundation,groundwater,and other subsurface
OWNER will compensate ENGINEER as set forth in investigations,the actual characteristics may vary
Attachment A. Work performed under this significantly between successive test points and sample
AGREEMENT may be performed using labor from intervals and at locations other than where
affiliated companies of ENGINEER. Such labor will be observations,exploration,and investigations have been
billed to OWNER under the same billing terms made.Because of the inherent uncertainties in
applicable to ENGINEER's employees. subsurface evaluations,changed or unanticipated
ARTICLE 3.TERMS OF PAYMENT underground conditions may occur that could affect total
PROJECT cost and/or execution.These conditions and
OWNER will pay ENGINEER as follows: cost/executlon effects are not the responsibility of
3.1 Invoices and Time of Payment ENGINEER.
ENGINEER will issue monthly Invoices pursuant to 4.3 ENGINEER's Personnel at Construction Site
Attachment A.Invoices are due and payable within 30 4.3.1 The presence or duties of ENGINEER's
days of receipt. personnel at a construction site,whether as onsite
3.2 Interest representatives or otherwise,do not make ENGINEER
3.2.1 OWNER will be charged Interest at the rate of or ENGINEER's personnel in any way responsible for
1-1/2%per month,or that permitted by law if lesser,on those duties that belong to OWNER and/or the
all past-due amounts starting 30 days after receipt of construction contractors or other entities,and do not
invoice.Payments will first be credited to interest and relieve the construction contractors or any other entity of
then to principal. their obligations,duties,and responsibilities,including,
3.2.2 In the event of a disputed billing,only the but not limited to,all construction methods,means,
disputed portion will be withheld from payment,and techniques,sequences,and procedures necessary for
OWNER shall pay the undisputed portion.OWNER will coordinating and completing all portions of the
exercise reasonableness in disputing any bill or portion construction work in accordance with the construction
thereof.No Interest will accrue on any disputed portion Contract Documents and any health or safety
of the billing until mutually resolved. precautions required by such construction work.
3.2.3 If OWNER fails to make payment in full within 4.3.2 ENGINEER and ENGINEER's personnel have
30 days of the date due for any undisputed billing, no authority to exercise any control over any
ENGINEER may,after giving 7 days'written notice to construction contractor or other entity or their
OWNER,suspend services under this AGREEMENT employees in connection with their work or any health or
until paid In full,including interest.In the event of safety precautions and have no duty for inspecting,
suspension of services,ENGINEER will have no liability noting,observing,correcting,or reporting on health or
to OWNER for delays or damages caused by OWNER safety deficiencies of the constructlon contractor(s)or
because of such suspension. other entity or any other persons at the site except
ENGINEER's own personnel.
ARTICLE 4.OBUGATIONS OF ENGINEER 4.3.3 The presence of ENGINEER's personnel at a
4.1 Standard of Care construction site is for the purpose of providing to
The standard of care applicable to ENGINEER's OWNER a greater degree of confidence that the
Services will be the degree of skill and diligence completed construction work will conform generally to
nominally employed by professional engineers or the construction documents and that the integrity of the
consultants performing the same or similar Services at design concept as reflected In the construction
the time said services are performed.ENGINEER will documents has been implemented and preserved by the
construction contractor(s).ENGINEER neither
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5.5 Prompt Notice construction contractor(s)(or OWNER).and their
OWNER will give prompt written notice to ENGINEER respective officers,employees,agents,affiliates,and
whenever OWNER observes or becomes aware of any subcontractors.OWNER will provide ENGINEER a copy
development that affects the scope or timing of of such policy.
ENGINEER's Services,or of any defect in the work of
ENGINEER or construction contractors. 5.9 Litigation Assistance
The Scope of Services does not Include costs of
5.6 Asbestos or Hazardous Substances ENGINEER for required or requested assistance to
5.6.1 If asbestos or hazardous substances In any support,prepare,document,bring,defend,or assist in
form are encountered or suspected.ENGINEER will litigation undertaken or defended by OWNER.All such
stop its own work in the affected portions of the Services required or requested of ENGINEER by
PROJECT to permit testing and evaluation. OWNER,except for suits or claims between the parties
5.6.2 If asbestos is suspected.ENGINEER will,if to this AGREEMENT,will be reimbursed as mutually
requested,manage the asbestos remediation activities agreed.
using a qualified subcontractor at an additional fee and 5.10 Changes
contract terms to be negotiated. OWNER may make or approve changes within the
5.6.3 If hazardous substances other than asbestos general Scope of Services in this AGREEMENT.If such
are suspected.ENGINEER will,if requested,conduct changes affect ENGINEER's cost of or time required for
tests to determine the extent of the problem and will performance of the services,an equitable adjustment
perform the necessary studies and recommend the will be made through an amendment to this
necessary remedial measures at an additional fee and AGREEMENT.
contract terms to be negotiated.
5.6.4 Client recognizes that CI-12M HILL assumes no ARTICLE 6.GENERAL LEGAL PROVISIONS
risk and/or liability for a waste or hazardous waste site 6.1 Authorization to Proceed
originated by other than CI-12M HILL. Execution of this AGREEMENT by OWNER will be
5.7 Contractor Indemnification and Claims authorization for ENGINEER to proceed with the work,
5.7.1 OWNER agrees to include in all construction unless otherwise provided for in this AGREEMENT.
contracts the provisions of Article 4.3,ENGINEER's 6.2 Reuse of PROJECT Documents
Personnel at Construction Site,and provisions providing All reports,drawings,specifications,documents,and
contractor indemnification of OWNER and ENGINEER other deliverables of ENGINEER,whether In hand copy
for contractors negligence. or In electronic form,are instruments of service for this
5.7.2 OWNER shall require construction PROJECT,whether the PROJECT is completed or not.
contractor(s)to name OWNER and ENGINEER as OWNER agrees to Indemnify ENGINEER and
additional insureds on the contractor's general liability ENGINEER's officers,employees,subcontractors,and
Insurance policy. affiliated corporations from all claims,damages,losses,
and costs,including,but not limited to,litigation
5.7.3 OWNER agrees to include the following clause expenses and attorney's fees arising out of or related to
In all contracts with construction contractors,and the unauthorized reuse,change or alteration of these
equipment or materials suppliers: PROJECT documents.
"Contractors,subcontractors,and equipment and 6.3 Force Majeure
material suppliers on the PROJECT,or their sureties. ENGINEER is not responsible for damages or delay in
shall maintain no direct action against ENGINEER, performance caused by acts of God,strikes,lockouts,
ENGINEER's officers,employees,affiliated accidents,or other events beyond the control of
corporations,and subcontractors for any claim arising ENGINEER. In any such event,ENGINEER'S contract
out of,in connection with,or resulting from the price and schedule shall be equitably adjusted.
engineering services performed.OWNER will be the
only beneficiary of any undertaking by ENGINEER." 6.4 Limitation of Liability
6.4.1 To the maximum extent permitted by law,
5.8 OWNER'S Insurance
5.8.1 OWNER will maintain property insurance on all ENGINEER'S liability for OWNER's damages will not,In pre-existing physical facilities associated In any way the aggregate,exceed$25
,000.
with the PROJECT. 6.4.2 This article takes precedence over any
5.8.2 OWNER will provide for a waiver of conflicting article of this AGREEMENT or any document
subrogation as to all OWNER-carried property damage incorporated into it or referenced by it.
insurance,during construction and thereafter,In favor of 6.4.3 This limitation of liability will apply whether
ENGINEER,ENGINEER's officers,employees, ENGINEER's liability arises under breach of contract or
affiliates,and subcontractors. warranty;tort;including negligence;strict liability;
5.8.3 OWNER will provide(or have the construction statutory liability;or any other cause of action,and shall
contractors)provide)a Builders Risk All Risk insurance Include ENGINEER's officers,affiliated corporations,
policy for the full replacement value of all PROJECT employees,and subcontractors.
work including the value of all onsite OWNER-furnished 6.5 Termination
equipment and/or materials associated with 6.5.1 This AGREEMENT may be terminated for
ENGINEER's services.Such policy will include convenience on 30 days'written notice,or for cause If
coverage for loss due to defects in materials and either party fails substantially to perform through no fault
workmanship and errors In design,and will provide a of the other and does not commence connection of such
waiver of subrogation as to ENGINEER and the
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nonperformance within 5 days of written notice and within 2 years of substantial completion of the facility
diligently complete the correction thereafter. designed or final payment to ENGINEER,whichever is
6.5.2 On termination,ENGINEER will be paid for all earlier.
authorized services performed up to the termination 6.12 Jurisdiction
date plus termination expenses,such as,but not limited The substantive law of the state of the PROJECT site
to,reassignment of personnel,subcontract termination shall govern the validity of this AGREEMENT,Its
costs,and related closeout costs. Interpretation and performance,and any other claims
6.6 Suspension,Delay,or Interruption of Work related to it.
OWNER may suspend,delay,or interrupt the Services 6.13 Severability and Survival
of ENGINEER for the convenience of OWNER.In such
event,ENGINEER's contract price and schedule shall 8.13.1 !f any of the Provisions contained In this
be equitably adjusted. AGREEMENT are held for any reason to be invalid,
illegal,or unenforceable,the enforceability of the
6.7 No Third-Party Beneficiaries remaining provisions shall not be impaired thereby.
This AGREEMENT gives no rights or benefits to anyone 6.13.2 Limitations of liability,Indemnities,and other
other than OWNER and ENGINEER and has no third- express representations shall survive tennination of this
party beneficiaries. AGREEMENT for any cause.
6.8 Indemnificadon 6.14 Materials and Samples
6.8.1 ENGINEER agrees to indemnify OWNER for Any Items,substances,materials,or samples removed
any claims,damages,losses,and costs,including,but from the PROJECT site for testing,analysis,or other
not limited to,attorney's fees and litigation costs,arising evaluation will be returned to the PROJECT site within
out of claims by third parties for property damage or 60 days of PROJECT close-out unless agreed to
bodily Injury,including death,to the proportionate extent otherwise.OWNER recognizes and agrees that
caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of ENGINEER is acting as a bailee and at no time
ENGINEER,ENGINEER's employees,affiliated assumes title to said items,substances,materials,or
corporations,and subcontractors In connection with the samples.
PROJECT.
6.8.2 OWNER agrees to indemnify ENGINEER from 6.15 Engineer's Deliverables
aEngineer's deliverables,including record drawings,are
any claims,damages,losses,and costs,including,but
not limited to,attorney's fees and litigation costs,arising limited to the sealed and signed hard copies.Computer-
generated drawing files furnished by ENGINEER are for
out of claims by third parties for property damage or
bodily injury,including death,to the proportionate extent OWNER or others convenience.Any conclusions or
information derived or obtained from these hies will be
caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of
at user's sole risk.
OWNER,or its employees or contractors in connection
with the PROJECT. 6.16 Dispute Resolution
6.9 Assignment The partles will use their best efforts to resolve amicably
This Is a bilateral personal Services AGREEMENT. any dispute,Including use of alternative dispute
Neither party shall have the power to or will assign any resolution options.
of the duties or rights or any claim arising out of or 6.17 Ownership of Work Product and Inventions
related to this AGREEMENT,whether arising in tort, All of the work product of the ENGINEER in executing
contract or otherwise,without the written consent of the p g
other party.Any unauthorized assignment is void and this PROJECT shall remain the property of ENGINEER.
unenforceable.These conditions and the entire OWNER shall receive a perpetual,royalty-free,non-
AGREEMENT are binding on the heirs,successors,and transferable,non-exclusive license to use the
assigns of the parties hereto. deliverables for the purpose for which they were
intended. Any inventions,patents,copyrights,computer
6.10 Consequential Damages software,or other intellectual property developed during
To the maximum extent permitted by law.ENGINEER the course of,or as a result of,the PROJECT shall
and ENGINEER's affiliated corporations,officers, remain the property of the ENGINEER.
employees,and subcontractors shall not be liable for ARTICLE 7.ATTACHMENTS,SCHEDULES,AND
OWNER's special,indirect,or consequential damages,
whether such damages arise out of breach of contract SIGNATURES
or warranty,tort including negligence,strict or statutory This AGREEMENT,including its attachments and
liability.or any other cause of action.In order to protect schedules,constitutes the entire AGREEMENT,
ENGINEER against Indirect liability or third-party supersedes all prior written or oral understandings,and
proceedings,OWNER will indemnify ENGINEER for any may only be changed by a written amendment executed
such damages. by both parties. The following attachments and
6.11 Waiver schedules are hereby made a part of this
OWNER waives all claims against ENGINEER, AGREEMENT:
Attachment A—Scope of Services
including those for latent defects,that are not brought
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties execle below:
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