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CITY OF ROUND ROCK AGREEMENT FOR
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES RELATED TO
COMMISSIONING SERVICES FOR
FIRE STATION NO. 10 PROJECT
WITH
WSP USA BUILDINGS INC.
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
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THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK § KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS
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COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON §
COUNTY OF TRAVIS §
THIS AGREEMENT for professional consulting services related to commissioning
services for the Fire Station No. 10 Project (the “Agreement’), is made and entered into on this
_____ day of _______________, 2025, by and between the CITY OF ROUND ROCK, a Texas
home-rule municipal corporation with offices located at 221 East Main Street, Round Rock,
Texas 78664-5299 (the “City”), and WSP USA BUILDINGS INC., with offices located at 1601
South Mopac Expressway, Two Barton Skyway, Austin, Texas 78746 (the “Consultant”).
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, commissioning services related to the Fire Station No. 10 Project are
desired by the City; and
WHEREAS, City desires to contract with Consultant for said services; and
WHEREAS, City has determined that there is a need for the delineated services; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to enter into this Agreement to set forth in writing their
respective rights, duties and obligations hereunder.
NOW, THEREFORE, WITNESSETH:
That for and in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein and other good and
valuable consideration, the sufficiency and receipt of which are hereby acknowledged, it is
mutually agreed between the parties as follows:
1.0 EFFECTIVE DATE, DURATION, AND TERM
A. This Agreement shall be effective on the date this Agreement has been signed by
each party hereto, and shall remain in full force and effect unless and until it expires by operation
of the term indicated herein, or is terminated or extended as provided herein.
B. The term of this Agreement shall be until full and satisfactory completion of the
work specified herein is achieved.
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C. City and the Consultant reserve the right to review the Agreement at any time,
and may elect to terminate the Agreement with or without cause or may elect to continue.
2.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES
For purposes of this Agreement Consultant has issued its proposal for services for the
tasks delineated therein, such proposal for services being attached to this Agreement as Exhibit
“A” titled “Scope of Services,” which document is attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference for all purposes.
Consultant shall satisfactorily provide all services described herein and as set forth in the
Scope of Services. Consultant shall perform services in accordance with this Agreement and in a
professional and workmanlike manner.
3.0 LIMITATION TO SCOPE OF SERVICES
Consultant and City agree that the Scope of Services to be performed is set forth in
Exhibit “A” and herein, and Consultant shall not undertake work that is beyond the Scope of
Work, however, either party may make written requests for changes to the Scope of Work. To
be effective, a change to the Scope of Work must be negotiated and agreed to and must be
embodied in a valid Supplemental Agreement as described in 9.0.
4.0 CONTRACT AMOUNT
Fee: In consideration for the consulting services to be performed by Consultant, City
agrees to pay Consultant an amount for the Scope of Services not-to-exceed Sixty-Two
Thousand Three Hundred Fifty and No/100 Dollars ($62,350.00) as set forth in Exhibit “A.”
Reimbursables: The City agrees to reimburse Consultant for expenses incurred in an
amount not to exceed Two Thousand Five Hundred and No/100 Dollars ($2,500.00) as set
forth in Exhibit “A.”
The amount of $64,850 represents the absolute limit of City’s liability to Consultant
hereunder unless same shall be changed by Supplemental Agreement, and City shall pay, strictly
within the not-to-exceed sum recited herein, Consultant’s fees for work done on behalf of City.
5.0 INVOICE REQUIREMENTS AND TERMS OF PAYMENT
Invoices: To receive payment, Consultant shall prepare and submit detailed invoices to
the City, in accordance with the delineation contained herein, for services rendered. Such
invoices for services shall track the referenced Scope of Work, and shall detail the services
performed, along with documentation for each service performed. Payment to Consultant shall
be made on the basis of the invoices submitted by Consultant and approved by the City. Such
invoices shall conform to the schedule of services and costs in connection therewith.
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Should additional backup material be requested by the City relative to service
deliverables, Consultant shall comply promptly. In this regard, should the City determine it
necessary, Consultant shall make all records and books relating to this Agreement available to
the City for inspection and auditing purposes.
Payment of Invoices: The City reserves the right to correct any error that may be
discovered in any invoice that may have been paid to Consultant and to adjust same to meet the
requirements of this Agreement. Following approval of an invoice, the City shall endeavor to pay
Consultant promptly, but no later than the time period required under the Texas Prompt Payment
Act described in Section 8.0 herein. Under no circumstances shall Consultant be entitled to
receive interest on payments which are late because of a good faith dispute between Consultant
and the City or because of amounts which the City has a right to withhold under this Agreement
or state law. The City shall be responsible for any sales, gross receipts or similar taxes
applicable to the services, but not for taxes based upon Consultant’s net income.
6.01 INSURANCE
Consultant shall meet all City of Round Rock Insurance Requirements set forth at:
http://www.roundrocktexas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/corr_insurance_07.20112.pdf.
7.0 PROMPT PAYMENT POLICY
In accordance with Chapter 2251, V.T.C.A., Texas Government Code, any payment to be
made by the City to Consultant will be made within thirty (30) days of the date the City receives
goods under this Agreement, the date the performance of the services under this Agreement are
completed, or the date the City receives a correct invoice for the goods or services, whichever is
later. Consultant may charge interest on an overdue payment at the “rate in effect” on September
1 of the fiscal year in which the payment becomes overdue, in accordance with V.T.C.A., Texas
Government Code, Section 2251.025(b). This Prompt Payment Policy does not apply to
payments made by the City in the event:
(a) There is a bona fide dispute between the City and Consultant, a contractor,
subcontractor, or supplier about the goods delivered or the service performed
that cause the payment to be late; or
(b) There is a bona fide dispute between Consultant and a subcontractor or
between a subcontractor and its supplier about the goods delivered or the
service performed that causes the payment to be late; or
(c) The terms of a federal contract, grant, regulation, or statute prevent the City
from making a timely payment with federal funds; or
(d) The invoice is not mailed to the City in strict accordance with any instruction
on the purchase order relating to the payment.
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8.0 NON-APPROPRIATION AND FISCAL FUNDING
This Agreement is a commitment of the City’s current revenues only. It is understood and
agreed that the City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement at the end of any City fiscal
year if the governing body of the City does not appropriate funds sufficient to purchase the
services as determined by the City’s budget for the fiscal year in question. The City may affect
such termination by giving Consultant a written notice of termination at the end of its then-
current fiscal year.
9.0 SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT
The terms of this Agreement may be modified by written Supplemental Agreement
hereto, duly authorized by City Council or by the City Manager, if the City determines that there
has been a significant change in (1) the scope, complexity, or character of the services to be
performed; or (2) the duration of the work. Any such Supplemental Agreement must be
executed by both parties within the period specified as the term of this Agreement. Consultant
shall not perform any work or incur any additional costs prior to the execution, by both parties,
of such Supplemental Agreement. Consultant shall make no claim for extra work done or
materials furnished unless and until there is full execution of any Supplemental Agreement, and
the City shall not be responsible for actions by Consultant nor for any costs incurred by
Consultant relating to additional work not directly authorized by Supplemental Agreement.
10.01 TERMINATION; DEFAULT
Termination: It is agreed and understood by Consultant that the City may terminate this
Agreement for the convenience of the City, upon thirty (30) days’ written notice to Consultant,
with the understanding that immediately upon receipt of said notice all work being performed
under this Agreement shall cease. Consultant shall invoice the City for work satisfactorily
completed and shall be compensated in accordance with the terms hereof for work accomplished
prior to the receipt of said notice of termination. Consultant shall not be entitled to any lost or
anticipated profits for work terminated under this Agreement. Unless otherwise specified in this
Agreement, all data, information, and work product related to this project shall become the
property of the City upon termination of this Agreement, and shall be promptly delivered to the
City in a reasonably organized form without restriction on future use. Should the City
subsequently contract with a new consultant for continuation of service on the project,
Consultant shall cooperate in providing information.
Termination of this Agreement shall extinguish all rights, duties, and obligations of the
City and the terminated party to fulfill contractual obligations. Termination under this section
shall not relieve the terminated party of any obligations or liabilities which occurred prior to
termination.
Nothing contained in this section shall require the City to pay for any work which it
deems unsatisfactory or which is not performed in compliance with the terms of this Agreement.
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Default: Either party may terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part, for default if
the Party provides the other Party with written notice of such default and the other fails to
satisfactorily cure such default within ten (10) business days of receipt of such notice (or a
greater time if agreed upon between the Parties).
If default results in termination of this Agreement, then the City shall give consideration
to the actual costs incurred by Consultant in performing the work to the date of default. The cost
of the work that is useable to the City, the cost to the City of employing another firm to complete
the useable work, and other factors will affect the value to the City of the work performed at the
time of default. Neither party shall be entitled to any lost or anticipated profits for work
terminated for default hereunder.
The termination of this Agreement for default shall extinguish all rights, duties, and
obligations of the terminating Party and the terminated Party to fulfill contractual obligations.
Termination under this section shall not relieve the terminated party of any obligations or
liabilities which occurred prior to termination.
Nothing contained in this section shall require the City to pay for any work which it
deems unsatisfactory, or which is not performed in compliance with the terms of this Agreement.
11.0 NON-SOLICITATION
All parties agree that they shall not directly or indirectly solicit for employment, employ,
or otherwise retain staff of the other during the term of this Agreement.
12.0 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS
Consultant is an independent contractor, and is not the City’s employee. Consultant’s
employees or subcontractors are not the City’s employees. This Agreement does not create a
partnership, employer-employee, or joint venture relationship. No party has authority to enter
into contracts as agent for the other party. Consultant and the City agree to the following rights
consistent with an independent contractor relationship:
(1) Consultant has the right to perform services for others during the term hereof.
(2) Consultant has the sole right to control and direct the means, manner and method
by which it performs its services required by this Agreement.
(3) Consultant has the right to hire assistants as subcontractors, or to use employees
to provide the services required by this Agreement.
(4) Consultant or its employees or subcontractors shall perform services required
hereunder, and the City shall not hire, supervise, or pay assistants to help
Consultant.
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(5) Neither Consultant nor its employees or subcontractors shall receive training from
the City in skills necessary to perform services required by this Agreement.
(6) City shall not require Consultant or its employees or subcontractors to devote full
time to performing the services required by this Agreement.
(7) Neither Consultant nor its employees or subcontractors are eligible to participate
in any employee pension, health, vacation pay, sick pay, or other fringe benefit
plan of the City.
13.0 CONFIDENTIALITY; MATERIALS OWNERSHIP
Any and all programs, data, or other materials furnished by the City for use by Consultant
in connection with services to be performed under this Agreement, and any and all data and
information gathered by Consultant, shall be held in confidence by Consultant as set forth
hereunder. Each party agrees to take reasonable measures to preserve the confidentiality of any
proprietary or confidential information relative to this Agreement, and to not make any use
thereof other than for the performance of this Agreement, provided that no claim may be made
for any failure to protect information that occurs more than three (3) years after the end of this
Agreement.
The parties recognize and understand that the City is subject to the Texas Public
Information Act and its duties run in accordance therewith.
All data relating specifically to the City’s business and any other information which
reasonably should be understood to be confidential to City is confidential information of City.
Consultant’s proprietary software, tools, methodologies, techniques, ideas, discoveries,
inventions, know-how, and any other information which reasonably should be understood to be
confidential to Consultant is confidential information of Consultant. The City’s confidential
information and Consultant’s confidential information is collectively referred to as “Confidential
Information.” Each party shall use Confidential Information of the other party only in
furtherance of the purposes of this Agreement and shall not disclose such Confidential
Information to any third party without the other party’s prior written consent, which consent
shall not be unreasonably withheld. Each party agrees to take reasonable measures to protect the
confidentiality of the other party’s Confidential Information and to advise their employees of the
confidential nature of the Confidential Information and of the prohibitions herein.
Any and all materials created and developed by Consultant in connection with services
performed under this Agreement, including all trademark and copyright rights, shall be the sole
property of City at the expiration of this Agreement.
14.0 WARRANTIES
Consultant represents that all services performed hereunder shall be performed consistent
with generally prevailing professional or industry standards, and shall be performed in a
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professional and workmanlike manner. Consultant shall re-perform any work no in compliance
with this representation.
15.0 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Should any of Consultant’s services not conform to the requirements of the City or of this
Agreement, then and in that event the City shall give written notification to Consultant;
thereafter, (a) Consultant shall either promptly re-perform such services to the City’s satisfaction
at no additional charge, or (b) if such deficient services cannot be cured within the cure period
set forth herein, then this Agreement may be terminated for default.
In no event will Consultant be liable for any loss, damage, cost or expense attributable to
negligence, willful misconduct or misrepresentations by the City, its directors, employees or
agents.
In no event shall Consultant be liable to the City, by reason of any act or omission
relating to the services provided under this Agreement (including the negligence of Consultant),
whether a claim be in tort, contract or otherwise, (a) for any consequential, indirect, lost profit,
punitive, special or similar damages relating to or arising from the services, or (b) in any event,
in the aggregate, for any amount in excess of the total fees paid by the City to Consultant under
this Agreement, except to the extent determined to have resulted from Consultant’s gross
negligence, willful misconduct or fraudulent acts relating to the service provided hereunder.
16.0 INDEMNIFICATION
Consultant agrees to hold harmless, exempt, and indemnify City, its officers, agents,
directors, servants, representatives and employees, from and against any and all suits, actions,
legal proceedings, demands, costs, expenses, losses, damages, fines, penalties, liabilities and
claims of any character, type, or description, including but not limited to any and all expenses of
litigation, court costs, attorneys’ fees and all other costs and fees incident to any work done as a
result hereof.
To the extent allowable by law, City agrees to hold harmless, exempt, and indemnify
Consultant, its officers, agents, directors, servants, representatives and employees, from and
against any and all suits, actions, legal proceedings, demands, costs, expenses, losses, damages,
fines, penalties, liabilities and claims of any character, type, or description, including but not
limited to any and all expenses of litigation, court costs, attorneys’ fees and all other costs and
fees incident to any work done as a result hereof.
17.0 ASSIGNMENT AND DELEGATION
The parties each hereby bind themselves, their successors, assigns and legal
representatives to each other with respect to the terms of this Agreement. Neither party may
assign any rights or delegate any duties under this Agreement without the other party’s prior
written approval, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
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18.0 LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL TAXES
Consultant shall pay all income taxes, and FICA (Social Security and Medicare taxes)
incurred while performing services under this Agreement. The City will not do the following:
(1) Withhold FICA from Consultant’s payments or make FICA payments on its
behalf;
(2) Make state and/or federal unemployment compensation contributions on
Consultant’s behalf; or
(3) Withhold state or federal income tax from any of Consultant’s payments.
If requested, the City shall provide Consultant with a certificate from the Texas State
Comptroller indicating that the City is a non-profit corporation and not subject to State of Texas
Sales and Use Tax.
19.0 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, CHARTER AND ORDINANCES
A. Consultant, its consultants, agents, employees and subcontractors shall use best
efforts to comply with all applicable federal and state laws, the Charter and Ordinances of the
City of Round Rock, as amended, and with all applicable rules and regulations promulgated by
local, state and national boards, bureaus and agencies. Consultant shall further obtain all permits,
licenses, trademarks, or copyrights, if required in the performance of the services contracted for
herein, and same shall belong solely to the City at the expiration of the term of this Agreement.
B. In accordance with Chapter 2271, Texas Government Code, a governmental entity
may not enter into a contract with a company for goods or services unless the contract contains
written verification from the company that it: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott
Israel during the term of this contract. The signatory executing this Agreement on behalf of
Consultant verifies Consultant does not boycott Israel and will not boycott Israel during the term
of this Agreement.
20.0 FINANCIAL INTEREST PROHIBITED
Consultant covenants and represents that Consultant, 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 equipment that will be recommended or required hereunder.
21.0 DESIGNATION OF REPRESENTATIVES
The City hereby designates the following representative authorized to act in its behalf
with regard to this Agreement:
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Hayden Schiller
Project Manager
212 Commerce Boulevard
Round Rock, TX 78664
Telephone: (512) 218-6615
E-mail: pschiller@roundrocktexas.gov
22.0 NOTICES
All notices and other communications in connection with this Agreement shall be in
writing and shall be considered given as follows:
(1) When delivered personally to recipient’s address as stated herein; or
(2) Three (3) days after being deposited in the United States mail, with postage
prepaid to the recipient’s address as stated in this Agreement.
Notice to Consultant:
WSP USA Buildings Inc.
1601 South Mopac Expressway
Two Barton Skyway
Austin, Texas 78746
Notice to City:
City Manager, City of Round Rock
221 East Main Street
Round Rock, TX 78664
AND TO:
Stephanie L. Sandre, City Attorney
309 East Main Street
Round Rock, TX 78664
Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to restrict the transmission of routine
communications between representatives of the City and Consultant.
23.0 APPLICABLE LAW; ENFORCEMENT AND VENUE
This Agreement shall be enforceable in Round Rock, Texas, and if legal action is
necessary by either party with respect to the enforcement of any or all of the terms or conditions
herein, exclusive venue for same shall lie in Williamson County, Texas. This Agreement shall
be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws and court decisions of Texas.
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24.0 EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT
The terms and conditions of this Agreement, including exhibits, constitute the entire
agreement between the parties and supersede all previous communications, representations, and
agreements, either written or oral, with respect to the subject matter hereof. The parties
expressly agree that, in the event of any conflict between the terms of this Agreement and any
other writing, this Agreement shall prevail. No modifications of this Agreement will be binding
on any of the parties unless acknowledged in writing by the duly authorized governing body or
representative for each party.
25.0 DISPUTE RESOLUTION
The City and Consultant hereby expressly agree that no claims or disputes between the
parties arising out of or relating to this Agreement or a breach thereof shall be decided by any
arbitration proceeding, including without limitation, any proceeding under the Federal
Arbitration Act (9 USC Section 1-14) or any applicable state arbitration statute.
26.0 SEVERABILITY
The invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement or the
occurrence of any event rendering any portion of provision of this Agreement void shall in no
way affect the validity or enforceability of any other portion or provision of this Agreement. Any
void provision shall be deemed severed from this Agreement, and the balance of this Agreement
shall be construed and enforced as if this Agreement did not contain the particular portion of
provision held to be void. The parties further agree to amend this Agreement to replace any
stricken provision with a valid provision that comes as close as possible to the intent of the
stricken provision. The provisions of this Article shall not prevent this entire Agreement from
being void should a provision which is of the essence of this Agreement be determined void.
27.0 STANDARD OF CARE
Consultant represents that it is specially trained, experienced and competent to perform
all of the services, responsibilities and duties specified herein and that such services,
responsibilities and duties shall be performed, whether by Consultant or designated
subconsultants, in a manner acceptable to the City and according to generally accepted business
practices.
28.0 GRATUITIES AND BRIBES
City, may by written notice to Consultant, cancel this Agreement without incurring any
liability to Consultant if it is determined by City that gratuities or bribes in the form of
entertainment, gifts, or otherwise were offered or given by Consultant or its agents or
representatives to any City Officer, employee or elected representative with respect to the
performance of this Agreement. In addition, Consultant may be subject to penalties stated in
Title 8 of the Texas Penal Code.
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29.0 RIGHT TO ASSURANCE
Whenever either party to this Agreement, in good faith, has reason to question the other
party’s intent to perform hereunder, then demand may be made to the other party for written
assurance of the intent to perform. In the event that no written assurance is given within the
reasonable time specified when demand is made, then and in that event the demanding party may
treat such failure an anticipatory repudiation of this Agreement.
30.0 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Time is of the Essence. Consultant agrees that time is of the essence and that any failure
of Consultant to complete the services for each phase of this Agreement within the agreed
project schedule may constitute a material breach of this Agreement. Consultant shall be fully
responsible for its delays or for failures to use reasonable efforts in accordance with the terms of
this Agreement. Where damage is caused to City due to Consultant’s failure to perform in these
circumstances, City may withhold, to the extent of such damage, Consultant’s payments
hereunder without a waiver of any of City’s additional legal rights or remedies. City shall render
decisions pertaining to Consultant’s work promptly to avoid unreasonable delays in the orderly
progress of Consultant’s work.
Force Majeure. Notwithstanding any other provisions hereof to the contrary, no failure,
delay or default in performance of any obligation hereunder shall constitute an event of default
or breach of this Agreement, only to the extent that such failure to perform, delay or default
arises out of causes beyond control and without the fault or negligence of the party otherwise
chargeable with failure, delay or default; including but not limited to acts of God, acts of public
enemy, civil war, insurrection, riots, fires, floods, explosion, theft, earthquakes, natural disasters
or other casualties, strikes or other labor troubles, which in any way restrict the performance
under this Agreement by the parties.
Section Numbers. The section numbers and headings contained herein are provided for
convenience only and shall have no substantive effect on construction of this Agreement.
Waiver. No delay or omission by either party in exercising any right or power shall
impair such right or power or be construed to be a waiver. A waiver by either party of any of the
covenants to be performed by the other or any breach thereof shall not be construed to be a
waiver of any succeeding breach or of any other covenant. No waiver of discharge shall be valid
unless in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the party against whom such
waiver or discharge is sought to be enforced.
Multiple Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts,
which taken together shall be considered one original. The City agrees to provide Consultant
with one fully executed original.
[Signatures on the following page.]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the dates
hereafter indicated.
City of Round Rock, Texas WSP USA Buildings Inc.
By: _____________________________ By: _______________________________
Printed Name: _______________________ Printed Name: ______________________
Title: _____________________________ Title: ______________________________
Date Signed: ________________________ Date Signed: ________________________
For City, Attest:
By: _____________________________
Ann Franklin, City Clerk
For City, Approved as to Form:
By: _____________________________
Stephanie L. Sandre, City Attorney
Ryan Bloom (Apr 30, 2025 17:21 CDT)
Ryan Bloom
Ryan Bloom
Vice President
04/30/2025
Brooks Bennett (May 16, 2025 11:48 CDT)
Brooks Bennett
City Manager
05/16/2025
Ann Franklin (May 16, 2025 11:50 CDT)
January 30, 2025
Hayden Schiller
The City of Round Rock
Project Manager
General Services Division
212 Commerce Blvd
Round Rock, TX 78664
Re: City of Round Rock Fire Station 10
Dear Hayden Schiller.
In response to your request, WSP USA Buildings Inc. (WSP) respectfully submits this proposal to
provide Commissioning Services for Fire Station 10 located in Round Rock, TX. We are confident that
WSP has the expertise you seek to act as the Owner’s advocate in delivering a fully integrated fire
station. Please find below our proposed Scope of Services and Compensation Schedule of Values for
your review and execution.
I.COMMISSIONING SCOPE OF SERVICES
A.PROJECT DESCRIPTION
1.The project includes 13,951 square feet, four bay Fire Station on City of Round Rock owned
property located at 4400 E Old Settlers Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665. The project will include
apparatus bays, a fitness center, a work room, dormitory rooms, locker rooms, storage
rooms, a kitchen, and a dining room.
B.AREAS OF SERVICES
1.General Responsibilities
a.WSP will work with the architect staff to develop a high-performance Commissioning
Team with the selected Design Professionals, Contractors and TAB firm to optimize the
safe verification of the installed components and that the systems are functioning in
accordance with the documented design intent and the Contract Documents; and that
the facility staff has received training to operate the facility safely and efficiently.
b.WSP will work with the selected Design Professionals, Contractors and TAB firm to
ensure that architects standards are implemented.
2.Construction Administration Phase
a.WSP will develop a project specific Commissioning Plan (Cx Plan) which will encompass
the construction phase of the project.
b.WSP will lead and conduct a Construction Phase Cx kick-off meeting to review all the
requirements and responsibilities for the Cx process. We will review the Prime
Contractors required Cx deliverables at this meeting, and we will provide CxA
generated deliverables and other relevant information to installing participants.
Exhibit "A"
City of Round Rock Fire Station 10
January 30, 2025
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c.WSP will review the applicable equipment submittals in conjunction with the design
team. We will review the construction manager’s and/or subcontractors’ submittals
applicable to systems being commissioned for compliance with the design intent.
d.WSP will develop project specific Pre-functional Checklist procedures and
documentation forms. The Pre-Functional Checklists Forms will include separate
checklist sections for comment and sign-off for (I) Delivery, (II) Installation, and (III)
Start-up. We will emphasis this “continual-inspection process” in the Cx plan and
during Commissioning meetings with the Project Team.
e.WSP will develop project specific Functional Performance Test Procedures (FPT) and
documentation forms. The developed forms and procedures will contain the
appropriate rigor and detail to meet the specific needs of the project. We will include
an itemized Action/Response checklist for the equipment specific sequence of
operation incorporating all modes of operation and associated alarms and any off-site
monitoring.
f.WSP will work with the Contractors to develop a general commissioning schedule of
major commissioning milestones and a detailed Functional Testing Schedule for the
project team’s review and use. We will work with the Contractor to ensure that the
Contractor's Cx Schedule is complete, with logical sequencing of events, appropriate
durations, relevant milestones, and predecessors. Review updates and recovery
scheduling as directed.
g.WSP will perform site visits during construction to observe component and system
installations. We will attend selected planning and job-site meetings via conference
call or onsite to obtain information on construction progress. We will review
construction-meeting minutes for revisions/substitutions that will impact Cx
documents, control strategy, equipment, or operational performance.
3.Acceptance Testing Phase
a.WSP will spot-check the MEP equipment to be commissioned pre-functional checklists
as they are completed by the installing contractor.
b.WSP will utilize our web-based quality software Facility Grid to initiate, track, log and
resolve issues/deficiencies and document the commissioning process.
c.WSP will witness and document the Functional Test procedures performed by installing
contractors.
d.WSP will maintain a master testing record. We will provide the Owner with written
progress reports and test results with recommended actions.
4.Post-Occupancy Phase
a.WSP will upon completion of installation inspections, field observations, and
performance verification, tabulate results in the Summary Cx Report including
statement of whether individual systems meet requirements of the construction
documents. We will include an Executive summary of process and results, history of
deficiencies and corrections, and system performance test results and evaluation as
well as all trip reports and meeting minutes.
Exhibit "A"
City of Round Rock Fire Station 10
January 30, 2025
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b.Provide re-commissioning services through the warranty phase. Review the building
operation ten-(10) months after substantial completion with the O&M staff. Facilitate a
warranty period meeting with contractors and facility staff to address unresolved
construction and operational deficiencies associated with commissioned systems as
well as deficiencies identified in the post occupancy review. We will assist the O&M
staff in developing a plan for resolving outstanding issues.
c.Coordinate and supervise required opposite season or deferred testing and deficiency
corrections and provide the final testing documentation for the Commissioning Record
and O&M manuals. This may be reported later as an addendum to construction phase
commissioning report.
II.CLARIFICATIONS AND ASSUMPTIONS
A.WSP has budgeted for costs associated with eleven (11) site visits to complete the basic scope of
services as follows:
1.Construction phase
a.Five (5) for commissioning progress meetings and pre-functional checks
b.Five (5) for functional performance testing
c.One (1) for Seasonal Testing/Warranty Walk and Cx Issues Log resolution &
verification.
B.WSP is not responsible for the final equipment installation, operation, or related warranty
issues. The owner should imply no guarantee from the commissioning process as the process
cannot provide guarantee that defects do not exist.
C.This proposal is based on the assumption that the installing contractors will have pre-tested
their equipment and systems and that all equipment and systems will be fully functional at the
time of testing.
D.WSP is not responsible for design concept, design criteria, compliance with codes, design or
general construction scheduling, cost estimating or construction management. WSP may assist
with problem-solving or resolving nonconformance or deficiencies, but ultimately that
responsibility resides with the Design Team, the Contractor, and their sub-contractors.
E.This proposal is based on the assumption that the functional testing will be conducted in a
continuous fashion on a Monday through Friday basis and that there will be no interruptions or
down time while our staff is on-site. If functional testing cannot proceed unimpeded during
normal operating hours (M-F 8-5) thus causing after hours testing WSP will submit a request
continue testing after hours to the owner for approval as Additional Services.
F.This proposal is based on the assumption that the project areas will not be occupied during
commissioning activities.
G.This proposal is based on the assumption that the commissioning team will have timely access
to areas that contain equipment selected to be commissioned.
H.This proposal is based on the assumption that safe and OSHA approved access to system and
equipment that is not located on floor level will be provided at no cost to our staff members.
Exhibit "A"
City of Round Rock Fire Station 10
January 30, 2025
Page 4
I.This proposal is based on the assumption that one (1) full size set and two (2) half size set of all
drawing packages will be issued to our firm at no cost to our firm.
J.This proposal is based on the assumption that all deviations from the Engineers’ design will be
explicitly called out in all equipment and systems submittals and contractor shop-drawings.
K.This proposal is based on the assumption that the installing contractors will complete pre-
functional checklists provided by the equipment manufacturer(s) and all required Start Up
checklists per specification.
L.Re-testing or re-inspection services for failed equipment or systems not included in this
proposal.
III.SYSTEM AND ASSEMBLIES TO BE COMMISSIONED
Typical Equipment/Systems to be tested Percent
Tested
Number
Tested
Mechanical Systems
HVAC System Sequence of Operation 1 System
Split DX Energy Recovery Unit 100% 1
Gas-Fired Air Handling Units 100% 3
Single Zone DX Split System AC Units 100% 2
Electric Unit Heater 100% 1
Gas Unit Heaters 100% 6
Supply & Exhaust Fans 100% 6
Electrical
Lighting Controls 1 System
Diesel Generator 100% 1
Automatic Transfer Switches 100% 1
Electrical Panelboards 100% 8
Plumbing Systems
Gas Fired Water Heater 100% 1
Domestic HW Distribution System 1-System
Exhibit "A"
City of Round Rock Fire Station 10
January 30, 2025
Page 5
IV.BUILDING ENCLOSURE COMMISSIONING (BECx) SERVICES
WSP will provide Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) services for roofing, waterproofing,
and vertical enclosure and cladding systems at the City of Round Rock - Fire Station 10. Enclosure
commissioning to align with the requirements for IECC 2021, ASTM E2813-12: Standard Practice for
Building Enclosure Commissioning, ASTM E2947-16a: Standard Guide for Building Enclosure
Commissioning, NIBS Guideline 3-2012, and ASHRAE Guideline-0 2005.
Construction Administration (CA) Phase
1.Commissioning Plan (CxP) Development: Enclosure team will develop the BECx sections
of the Commissioning Plan which will serve as a point of reference for the project team for
all matters relative to the commissioning program. The Commissioning Plan will provide a
project design narrative, a summary of the commissioning process, a list of the
commissioning team members and their roles and responsibilities, a list of documentation
tools for the commissioning process, a list of the enclosure systems to be commissioned
from the design phase through construction phase, and an expected timeline for program
milestones. The Commissioning Plan is a living document. The BECx sections will be
updated throughout the design, construction, and post occupancy process to match the
BECxA’s involvement.
2.Kick off meeting: Conduct the construction phase commissioning kick-off meeting with
the MEP Commissioning Authority. The general contractor, construction manager,
enclosure subcontractors, design team, and owner or owner’s representative are
encouraged to attend this meeting. The meeting will cover Cx activities (including testing)
related to the following enclosure systems:
a.Below-grade waterproofing
b.Air and vapor barriers
c.Cladding
d.Fenestration
3.Submittal and Shop Drawing Review: Review up to four (4) building enclosure system
shop drawing packages and up to eight (8) product data submittal packages. WSP will
provide comments through marked-up drawings and product data, summarizing any major
concerns. Each shop drawing/product data submittal package returned with BECx
comments will be considered one (1) review. If additional reviews are requested, WSP can
provide them at $2,000 per shop drawing review and $500 per product data review. WSP
will provide an additional services letter for your signature upon receiving the request.
4.Site visits and Testing Observation: Conduct up to five (5) periodic on-site construction
observation. After each visit, WSP will provide a field report with photograph
documentation to illustrate our findings and an issues log for tracking and maintaining
deficiencies. Two (2) of these visits can be utilized to observe building enclosure functional
performance testing completed by others such as water and air infiltration testing.
Exhibit "A"
City of Round Rock Fire Station 10
January 30, 2025
Page 6
B. Close Out Phase
1. Final Commissioning close-out Report: Compile summary documentation of all building
enclosure commissioning deliverables provided throughout the commissioning process.
This includes Drawing and specification reviews, Cx Plan, submittal reviews, and site visit
and testing reports.
V. ENCLOSURE COMMISSIONING EXCLUSIONS
A. Production of CSI-format design specifications for any of the building enclosure systems.
B. Production of Construction Documents for the building enclosure systems for inclusion in the
Construction Documents.
C. Execution and performance of the enclosure functional testing will be procured and provided
by others.
D. Cost estimating.
VI. ENCLOSURE COMMISSIONING ASSUMPTIONS
A. The Owner, and/or personnel appointed by the Owner, will be available to provide WSP with
written acceptance of, and comments on, the design documentation during each phase of the
Project.
B. A code consultant retained by the Architect or Owner will be brought on board to assess code
considerations, prepare and submit a fire protection report for the project and lead
negotiations with the local authority having jurisdiction. The Code Consultant will also specify
the requirements for life safety systems such as emergency communications systems, if
required. WSP will address any relevant criteria in acoustical recommendations and reports.
C. Key Owner and project personnel and project documentation will be made available during the
period of WSP services in order for WSP to provide analyses, reports and conduct design
coordination in a timely and thorough fashion.
VII. PROJECT SCHEDULE
A. WSP will work with the Architect, and Contactor to develop a Project Schedule of important
commissioning milestones and a detailed functional testing schedule for the Contractor review
and approval.
Exhibit "A"
City of Round Rock Fire Station 10
January 30, 2025
Page 7
VIII. COMPENSATION
A. WSP will provide the Commissioning Scope of Services, listed herein, as a separate lump sum
fee in as follows: Sixty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Fifty and 00/100 US Dollars by
phase in accordance with the fee table listed below.
MEP & CONTROLS COMMISSIONING
Construction Administration Phase $ 16,000
Acceptance Testing Phase $ 9,900
Post-Occupancy Phase $ 3,450
Sub- Total $ 29,350
BUILDING ENCLOSURE COMMISSIONING
Commissioning Plan (CxP) Development $ 2,500
Construction Administration Phase – Reviews & Kick off meeting $ 13,500
Construction Administration Phase – Site Visit & Testing Observation $ 15,000
Close-out Phase $ 2,000
Sub- Total $ 33,000
TOTAL $ 62,350
IX. EXPENSES
Reimbursable Expenses– Not to Exceed * $ 2,500
*. Reimbursable expenses include out-of-town travel, lodging, meals, and any equipment or materials
necessary for five site visits, as described in the site visit scope above ($500 per visit). All other expenses
incurred by WSP during the execution of commissioning for this project are covered under the lump sum
fee listed in the table above.
X. ADDITIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES
A. Re-testing or re-inspection services for failed equipment or systems.
B. Commissioning services for systems or equipment that is not explicitly listed in the above
section SYSTEMS AND ASSEMBLIES TO BE COMMISSIONED.
1. Fire and Life Safety
2. Security Systems
3. Start-up plan development.
4. Witnessing of equipment or system start-ups.
5. Commissioning services during standard non-business hours or on weekends or
federally/state recognized holidays.
6. Final punch list
7. LEED v4 Documentation
Exhibit "A"
City of Round Rock Fire Station 10
January 30, 2025
Page 8
XI.HOURLY RATES FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Classification Hourly Billing Rate (US$)
Senior Vice President I $ 295
Vice President $ 265
Assistant Vice President $ 200
Lead Consultant $ 175
Senior Consultant $ 155
Consultant $ 140
Associate Consultant $ 115
Project Coordinator $ 80
XII.STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS
A.The attached Standard Terms and Conditions are incorporated in, and made a part of, this work
authorization and any contract made between the parties relating to this work.
This proposal represents our understanding regarding the project and supersedes all prior
negotiations, representation, or agreements (written or oral). Confirmation of this proposal is
based on the review of your prime agreement. Any amendments shall be made in writing and
signed by both parties.
Trusting this meets with your approval, please sign, and return one copy to our office authorizing us to
proceed. Work will begin upon receipt of your authorization.
We appreciate the opportunity to submit this proposal and look forward to working with you on
this project.
Respectfully,
WSP USA Buildings Inc.
Ryan Bloom, PE, CxA, LEED AP
Vice President
Authorized by:
The City of Round Rock
Hayden Schiller Title Date
Exhibit "A"