R-02-03-14-13D5 - 3/14/2002RESOLUTION NO. R- 02- 03- 14 -13D5
WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock has previously entered into an
Agreement for Architectural Services, together with Supplemental
Agreement No. 1, Supplemental Agreement No. 2, and Supplemental
Agreement No. 3, (collectively referred to as "Agreement "), with Austin
Architecture Plus, Inc. for design services relating to the Municipal
Office Complex ( "MOC ") site, and
WHEREAS, Austin Architecture Plus, Inc. has submitted an
additional services proposal as set forth in Supplemental Agreement No.
4 to the Agreement to include design services related to possible
realignment of the McConico Building on the site, and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to approve said Supplemental
Agreement No. 4 with Austin Architecture Plus, Inc., Now Therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS,
That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute on
behalf of the City Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the Agreement with
Austin Architecture Plus, Inc. to include said design services related
to possible realignment of the McConico Building, a copy of same being
attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein for all
purposes.
The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of
the date, hour, place and subject of the meeting at which this
Resolution was adopted was posted and that such meeting was open to the
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public as required by law at all times during which this Resolution and
the subject matter hereof were discussed, considered and formally acted
upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas
Government Code, as amended.
RESOLVED this 14th day of March, 2002.
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CHRISTINE R. MARTINEZ, City Secreta
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City of Round Rock, Texas
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 4
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
CITY OF ROUND ROCK § KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS:
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON §
This document is entitled Supplemental Agreement No. 4, and it supplements Standard Form
of Agreement Between Owner and Architect with Standard Form of Architect's Services, AIA
Document B141 -1997, Supplementary Agreement No. 1, Supplementary Agreement No. 2, and
Supplemental Agreement No. 3 for the following Project:
Complete professional planning, architectural, design, landscaping and
civil /structural/mechanical /electrical engineering services related to the following:
I_ Masterplan City Campus and District;
II. Parks and Recreation/Municipal Courts Building and Site, including
administration of the construction contract;
III. Infrastructure Improvements; and
IV. Parking Garage Project,
all as are more specifically identified and described in the accompanying AIA
Document B141-1997, Supplementary Agreement No. 1, Supplementary Agreement
No. 2, and Supplemental Agreement No. 3.
This Supplemental Agreement No. 4 is made and entered into as of the day of March,
2002, and is by and between the same parties, those being the CITY OF ROUND ROCK, a home
rule municipal corporation of Williamson County, Texas (hereinafter referred to as "City" and/or
"Owner") and ARCHITECTURE + PLUS, with offices located at 1907 North Lamar, Suite 260,
Austin, Travis County, Texas, 78705 (hereinafter referred to as "Architect ").
WHEREAS, City intends to design the facilities described on the attached Exhibit "A" at
a total budgeted cost as recited in the Agreement and in previous supplemental agreements.
Architect's services are desired under this Supplemental Agreement No. 4 for purposes including
but not limited to performing or causing to be performed design services and production of necessary
documents related to possible realignment/relocation /reorientation of the McConico Building on the
site. Total compensation for Architect's services under this Supplemental Agreement No. 4 shall not
exceed the following:
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Design for reorientation for McConico Building - architect's services for possible
realignment /relocation/reorientation of the McConico Building on the site, total
compensation not to exceed $19,450.00, which includes all allowances for
Reimbursable Expenses.
WHEREAS, City desires to contract with Architect for provision of the above - described
additional services in connection with design and construction of the McConico Building, all as
previously and hereinafter stipulated and within the limits the City has budgeted or will budget
therefor, and
WHEREAS, Architect has agreed to provide such professional services for the compensation
delineated herein;
NOW, THEREFORE, City and Architect, in consideration of the terms covenants and
conditions contained in the Agreement this document supplements and herein, do hereby contract
as follows:
ARTICLE I
SCOPE OF SERVICES AND COMPENSATION
1.01 Scope. Architect, as an independent contractor and professional consultant in its relationship
with the City, shall perform all professional services for the Project as set forth in this Contract.
1.02 Compensation. City shall compensate Architect in accordance with theterms and conditions
of this Contract as follows:
(1) Design for reorientation of McConico Building
Architectural $ 3,850.00
Civil $ 8,300.00
Landscape (Allowance) $ 5,000.00
Structural $ 500.00
MEP $ 1,800.00
Total $19,450.00
TOTAL SERVICES FOR ABOVE $19,450.00
(2) Unless subsequently changed by additional Supplemental Agreement to this Contract,
duly authorized by City Council Resolution, Architect's total compensation under this
contract shall not exceed $19,450.00 including any Reimbursable Expenses. These
amounts, totaling $19,450.00, represent the absolute limit of City's liability to
Architect under this contract, unless same shall be changed by additional
Supplemental Agreement hereto.
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(3) The times and further conditions of payment shall be as described in Article IV
hereof.
ARTICLE H
ARCHITECT'S SERVICES
2.01 Basic Services. The Architect's Basic Services consist generally of the services described
below, and include such other services as may be necessary to assist the City in procuring the design
services and production of necessary documents related to a possible realignment/
relocation/reorientation ofthe McConico Building on the site, within the limits the City has budgeted
or will budget therefor, and in compliance with the Project Facility Program, which is hereby made
a part of this Contract for all purposes. Architect agrees that upon execution of this Contract, it will
submit to City within ten (10) days a list of all additional consultants it intends to utilize, not
previously identified, delineating their respective tasks. All of Architect's consultants shall be
subject to the approval of the City through its Director of Public Works, and City reserves the right
to reject any consultant. Architect shall perform all work hereunder in a manner satisfactory and
acceptable to the City, represented by its Director of Public Works or his designee, hereinafter
referred to as "Director." A Performance Schedule shall be agreed to by Architect and Director, and
Architect agrees to use its best efforts to complete all services hereunder in accordance with such
Performance Schedule. All services shall be performed to the highest professional standard.
Architect shall provide, during performance of such design services, adequate and competent
on -site observation, periodically visiting the site to the extent necessary to personally familiarize
himself with the progress and quality of the work, and to determine if the work is proceeding in
accordance with the Contract Documents. Architect's site observations may be conducted with
Owner's designated representative to check conformance of the work with the requirements of the
Contract Documents and to verify the accuracy and completeness of the list submitted by the
Contractor of work to be completed or corrected. Field Reports of each visit shall be prepared by
Architect and submitted to City. Architect shall employ all reasonable measures to safeguard City
against defects and deficiencies in the work of the Contractor. Architect shall not be responsible for
the construction means, methods, techniques, sequences ofprocedures, nor for the safety precautions
and programs employed in connection with the work. However, Architect will immediately inform
the Director whenever defects and deficiencies in the work are observed, or when any observed
actions or omissions are undertaken by the Contractor which are not in the best interests of City and
the Project.
Based on such observations at the site and on the Contractor's Application and Certificate for
Payment, Architect shall determine the amount owing to the Contractor and shall certify and forward
the Contractor's Application and Certificate for Payment to the Director for approval and payment.
These certifications shall constitute a representation by Architect to City, based on observations at
the site and other data comprising the application for payment, that the work has progressed to the
point indicated; that to the best of Architect's knowledge, information and belief, the quality of the
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work is in accordance with the Contract Documents (subject to an evaluation of the work as a
functioning whole upon substantial completion, to the results of any subsequent tests required by the
Contract Documents, to minor deviations from the Contract Documents correctable prior to Project
completion, and to any specific qualifications stated in the Certificate); and that the Contractor is
entitled to payment in the amount certified.
Architect shall recommend to City rejection of work which does not conform to the Contract
Documents. Architect shall make recommendations on all claims and disputes of City or the
Contractor relating to execution and progress of the work or interpretation of the Contract
Documents, based upon such review and analysis by Architect as is reasonably required. In the event
of litigation, where Architect is named as an additional party with City, such assistance will include
the availability of knowledgeable witnesses in the employ of Architect for expert testimony.
Architect shall conduct a professional observation to determine the dates of substantial
completion and final completion, shall receive written guarantees and related documents assembled
by the Contractor for submittal with the final Certificate of Payment, and shall prepare and present
a final Certificate for Payment to Director for City's approval and payment.
Architect shall have authority to order minor changes in the work, consistent with the
Contract Documents, and not involving an adjustment in the Contractor's price or an extension of
the Project Schedule. Such changes shall be accomplished by Field Order. In addition, Architect may
issue written Field Orders interpreting the Plans and Specifications, with copies submitted to City.
2.02 Additional Services. Architect shall perform Additional Services, as requested by City, after
a not -to- exceed amount has been mutually agreed upon in writing by the Director and Architect.
Where City Council authorization is required, Architect shall not proceed until the appropriate
Resolution for such Additional Services has been adopted. The following services are not covered
under Article II, which defines and outlines Architect's Basic Services. If any of these Additional
Services are authorized in writing by the Director in advance oftheirperformance, they shall be paid
for in the manner agreed to at the time of authorization.
(1)
Preparing Change Orders and supporting data and/or revising previously approved
plans when the changes in approved Plans and Specifications are required by the
City, unforeseen circumstances due to hidden or unknown conditions, or
codes /ordinances or other legal requirements which may come into effect during the
course of the Project. If changes are required to be made because of error, oversight,
clarification, discrepancy, or budget overruns in the work of Architect, City shall not
be liable to compensate Architect for Additional Services or expenses in such
connection.
(2) Providing other extraordinary professional services over and above the Contract
requirements, where required and requested by City, including extraordinary
professional services which might result if the City decides to "fast- track" the Project.
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ARTICLE III
CITY'S RESPONSIBILITIES
3.01 Full information. City shall provide full information regarding requirements for the Project.
3.02 Designate representatives. City shall designate, when necessary, representatives authorized
to act in its behalf. City shall examine documents submitted by Architect and render decisions
pertaining thereto promptly to avoid unreasonable delay in the orderly progress of Architect's work.
3.03 Survey. City shall fumish, or direct Architect to obtain at City's expense, a certified survey
of the site, giving, as required, grades and lines of streets, alleys, pavements and adjoining property;
rights -of -way, restrictions, easements, encroachments, zoning, deed restrictions, boundaries, contours
and other data pertaining to existing buildings or adjacent to the site, other improvements and trees;
and full information as to available service and utility lines, both public and private, and test borings,
pits, reports and soil bearing values and other necessary operations for determining subsoil
conditions.
3.04 Tests and inspections. City shall furnish, or pay for structural, mechanical, chemical, soil
mechanics, and other laboratory tests, reports and inspections as required by law or the Contract
Documents.
ARTICLE IV
PAYMENTS TO THE ARCHITECT
4.01 Basic Services. Payments hereunder shall not to exceed the following:
Basic Services $19,450.00
4.02 Deductions. No deductions shall be made from Architect's compensation on account of
penalty, liquidated damages or other sums withheld from payments to Contractors.
4.03 Additions. No additions shall be made to Architect's compensation based upon Project
construction claims, whether paid by City or denied.
4.04 Abandonment. If any work designed or specified by Architect during any phase or
subphase is abandoned or suspended, in whole or in part, Architect is to be paid for the services
performed on account of it prior to receipt of written notice from City through its Director of such
abandonment or suspension.
4.05 Invoices. Architect's invoices to City shall provide complete information and documentation
to substantiate Architect's charges, and shall be in a form to be specified by Director. All payments
to Architect shall be made on the basis of the invoices submitted by Architect and approved by the
Director. Such invoices shall conform to the schedule of services and costs in connection therewith.
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All Reimbursable Expenses shall be clearly shown. Should additional backup material be requested
by the Director, Architect shall comply promptly with such request. In this regard, should the
Director determine it necessary, Architect shall make all records and books relating to this Contract
available to City for inspection and auditing purposes.
4.06 Payment of Invoices. City reserves the right to correct any error that may be discovered in
any invoice that may have been paid to Architect and to adjust the same to meet the requirements
of the Contract. Following approval of invoices, City will endeavor to pay Architect promptly, but
not later than the time period required under the Texas Prompt Payment Act; however, under no
circumstances shall Architect be entitled to receive interest on payments which are late because of
a good faith dispute between Architect and City or because of amounts which City has a right to
withhold under this Contract or state law.
4.07 Offsets. City may, at its option, offset any amounts due and payable under this Contract
against any debt (including taxes) lawfully due to City from Architect, regardless of whether the
amount due arises pursuant to the terms of this Contract or otherwise and regardless of whether or
not the debt due to City has been reduced to judgment by a court.
ARTICLE V
ARCHITECT'S ACCOUNTING RECORDS
5.01 Accounting Records. Records of Architect's Consultant and Reimbursable Expenses
pertaining to the Project, and records of accounts between City and Architect shall be kept on a
generally recognized accounting basis and shall be available to City or its authorized representatives
at mutually convenient times.
ARTICLE VI
TERMINATION AND DEFAULT
6.01 Termination. In connection with the work outlined in this Contract, it is agreed and fully
understood by Architect that the Director may cancel or indefinitely suspend further work hereunder
or terminate this Contract either for cause or for the convenience of City, upon fifteen (15) days
written notice to Architect, with the understanding that immediately upon receipt of said notice all
work and labor being performed under this Contract shall cease. Architect shall invoice City for all
work satisfactorily completed and shall be compensated in accordance with the terms of this Contract
for all work accomplished prior to the receipt of said notice. No amount shall be due for lost or
anticipated profits. All plans, field surveys, maps, cross sections and other data, designs and work
related to the Project shall become the property of City upon termination of this Contract, and shall
be promptly delivered to City in a reasonably organized form without restriction on future use.
Should City subsequently contract with a new architect for continuation of services on the Project,
Architect shall cooperate in providing information.
6.02 Default. Nothing contained in Section 6.01 above shall require City to pay for any work
which is unsatisfactory as determined by the Director or which is not submitted in compliance with
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the terms of this Contract. City shall not be required to make any payments to Architect when
Architect is in default under this Contract, nor shall this Article constitute a waiver of any right, at
law and at equity, which City may have if Architect is in default, including the right to bring legal
action for damages or to force specific performance of this Contract.
ARTICLE VII
GENERAL, SUPPLEMENTARY AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS;
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
7.01 General, Supplementary and Special Conditions. City of Round Rock - Supplementary
General Conditions to AIA Document A201, "General Conditions of the Contract for Construction ",
are to be used by Architect without modification; however, City may, upon prior consultation,
approve of any changes that may be necessary for specific cases or instances. Any special conditions
pertaining to the Project that are approved by City will be included under the Special Conditions
portion of the Construction Documents.
7.02 Contract Administration. This Contract shall be administered on behalf of City by its
Director of Public Works, and Architect shall fully comply with any and all instructions from the
Director. Any dispute arising hereunder shall be submitted to the Director, whose decision in the
matter shall be final and binding.
ARTICLE VIII
RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK, INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE
8.01 Architect's Responsibility for Work. Approval by City shall not constitute nor be deemed
a release of the responsibility and liability of Architect, its employees, subcontractors, agents and
consultants for the accuracy and competency of their Designs, Working Drawings, Specifications
or other documents and work; nor shall such approval be deemed to be an assumption of such
responsibility by City for any defect, error or omission in the Designs, Working Drawings, and
Specifications or other documents prepared by Architect, his employees, subcontractors, agents and
consultants.
8.02 Indemnification (Damage Claims). Architect agrees to defend, indemnify and hold City,
its officers, agents and employees, harmless against any and all claims, lawsuits, judgments, costs
and expenses for personal injury (including death), property damage or other harm for which
recovery of damages is sought, suffered by any person or persons, that may arise out of or be
occasioned by Architect's breach of any of the terms or provisions of this Contract, or by any
negligent act or omission of Architect, his officers, agents, associates, employees or subconsultants,
in the performance of this Contract; except that the indemnity provided for in this paragraph shall
not apply to any liability resulting from the sole negligence of City, its officers, agents, employees
or separate contractors, and in the event of joint and concurrent negligence of both Architect and
City, responsibility and indemnity, if any, shall be apportioned comparatively in accordance with the
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laws of the State of Texas, without, however, waiving any governmental immunity available to City
under Texas law and without waiving any defenses of the parties under Texas law. The provisions
of this paragraph are solely for the benefit of the parties hereto and not intended to create or grant
any rights, contractual or otherwise, to any other person or entity.
8.03 Indemnification (Patent and Copyright Claims). Architect agrees to completely defend
and indemnify City, its officers, agents and employees, against a claim that any of the Designs, Plans
or Specifications prepared by Architect, its employees, associates or subconsultants, pursuant to this
Contract infringe a U.S. patent or copyright directly, indirectly or contributorily. Architect will pay
any and all resulting costs, damages and attomey's fees finally awarded, provided that:
(1)
City promptly notifies Architect in writing of the claim; and
(2) Architect has sole control of the defense and all related settlement negotiations.
(3)
(a) If Architect defends City against such claims, the City Attomey of City shall
be kept informed of settlement negotiations, and shall execute any settlement
agreement reached by Architect on City's behalf.
(b)
Architect's defense and indemnification under this section is conditioned on
City's agreement that if any of the designs, plans or specifications, become,
or in Architect's opinion are likely to become, the subject of such a claim,
City will permit Architect, at Architect's option and expense, either to procure
the right for City to continue using the designs, plans or specifications or to
replace or modify the same so that they become non - infringing; and if neither
of the foregoing alternatives is available on terms which are reasonable in
Architect's judgment, City, to the extent City is legally able to do so, will
cease using the designs, plans or specifications on written request of
Architect, in which instance City has the sole option to either require
Architect to perform new design work at Architect's sole expense, or to
terminate this Contract.
(c) Architect has no liability under this section for any claim of infringement
based upon the modification or alteration of the designs, plans or
specifications prepared under this Contract subsequent to the Project by City,
or by any engineering consultant subsequently employed by City.
(d) The foregoing states the entire obligation of Architect with respect to
infringement of patents and copyrights.
The indemnification and defense provisions as set forth in this Section 8.03 shall not
apply to products or materials which City has required that Architect include in any
of the Designs, Plans and Specifications, or which are substituted by Contractor or
any of his subcontractors during the Construction Phase of the Contract.
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8.04 Insurance. Architect, at Architect's sole cost, shall purchase and maintain during the term
of this Contract the minimum insurance coverage in the amount of One Million Dollars from a
company authorized to do insurance business in Texas and otherwise acceptable to City.
8.05 Subconsultant Insurance. Without limiting any of the other obligations or liabilities of
Architect, Architect shall require each subconsultant performing work under this Contract to
maintain during the term of the Contract, at the subconsultant's own expense, the same stipulated
minimum insurance required in Section 8.04 above, including the required provisions and additional
policy conditions as shown below in Section 8.06. As an altemative, Architect may include its
subconsultants as additional insureds on its own coverages as prescribed under these requirements.
Architect's certificate of insurance shall note in such event that the subconsultants are included as
additional insureds and that the Architect agrees to provide Workers' Compensation coverage for the
subconsultants and their employees.
Architect shall obtain and monitor the certificates of insurance from each subconsultant in
order to assure compliance with the insurance requirements. Architect must retain the certificates
of insurance for the duration of this Contract, and shall have the responsibility of enforcing these
insurance requirements among its subconsultants. City shall be entitled, upon request and without
expense, to receive copies of these certificates of insurance.
8.06 Insurance Policy Endorsements. Each insurance policy under paragraph 8.04 shall include
the following conditions by endorsement to the policy:
(1) Each policy shall require that thirty (30) days prior to the expiration, cancellation,
non - renewal or any material change in coverage, a notice thereof shall be given to
City by certified mail to:
(2) Companies issuing the insurance policies shall have no recourse against City for
payment of any premiums or assessments for any deductibles which all are at the sole
responsibility and risk of Architect.
(3)
Robert L. Bennett, Jr., AICP
City Manager, City of Round Rock
221 East Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664
Architect shall also notify City, within 24 hours of receipt, of any notices of
expiration, cancellation, non - renewal, or material change in coverage it receives from
its insurer.
The Tenn "City" or "City of Round Rock" shall include all authorities, Boards,
Commissions, Departments, and officers of City and the individual members,
employees and agents thereof in their official capacities, and/or while acting on
behalf of the City of Round Rock.
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(4) The policy clause "Other Insurance" shall not apply to any insurance coverage
currently held by City, to any such future coverage, or to City's Self- Insured
Retentions of whatever nature.
(5)
Architect and City mutually waive subrogation rights each may have against the other
for loss or damage, to the extent same is covered by the proceeds of insurance.
8.07 Cost of Insurance. The cost of all insurance required herein to be secured and maintained
by Architect shall be bome solely by Architect, with certificates of insurance evidencing such
minimum coverage in force to be filed with the City.
ARTICLE IX
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, CHARTER AND ORDINANCES. ETC.
9.01 Compliance with Laws. Architect, its consultants, agents, employees and subcontractors
shall 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 all local,
State and National boards, bureaus and agencies. Architect shall further obtain all permits and
licenses required in the performance of the professional services contracted for herein.
9.02 Taxes. Architect will pay all taxes, if any, required by law arising by virtue of the services
performed hereunder. City is qualified for exemption pursuant to the provisions of Section 151.309
of the Texas Limited Sales, Excise, and Use Tax Act.
10.02 Project Performance Schedule.
(1)
ARTICLE X
TERM
10.01 Term. Unless sooner terminated in accordance with the applicable provisions hereof, or
extended by mutual agreement approved by City's Director, the term of this Contract shall be from
the date hereof until final completion of the Project and all architecturaUengineering and construction
administration services in connection therewith, including the final one (1) yearwarrantyinspection,
and resolution of any outstanding Project - related claims or disputes.
Time of completion of the services referenced herein shall be approximately fourteen
(14) calendar days following notice to proceed, but in no event shall exceed ninety
(90) calendar days following notice to proceed.
(2) Architect understands that the Project Performance Schedule is of critical
importance, and agrees to undertake all necessary efforts to expedite the performance
of services required herein, so that construction of the Project will be commenced as
scheduled. In this regard, Architect shall proceed with sufficient qualified personnel
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and consultants necessary to fully and timely accomplish all services required under
this Contract in the highest professional manner.
ARTICLE XI
FINANCIAL INTEREST PROHIBITED. CONFIDENTIALITY
11.01 Financial Interest Prohibited. Architect covenants and represents that Architect, 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
for the construction of the Project.
11.02 Confidentiality. Architect's reports, evaluations, designs, drawings, data, and all other
documentation and work developed by Architect hereunder shall be kept confidential, and shall not
be disclosed to any third parties without the prior written consent and approval of City's Director.
ARTICLE XII
GENERAL PROVISIONS
12.01 Time is of the Essence. Architect understands and agrees that time is of the essence and that
any failure of Architect to complete the services for each phase of this Contract within the agreed
Project Performance Schedule will constitute a material breach of this Contract. Architect shall be
fully responsible for its delays or for failures to use his best efforts in accordance with the terms of
this Contract. Where damage is caused to City due to Architect's failure to perform in these
circumstances, City may withhold, to the extent of such damage, Architect's payments hereunder
without waiver of any of City's additional legal rights or remedies.
12.02 Force Majeure. Neither City nor Architect shall be deemed in violation of this Contract if
it is prevented from performing any of its obligations hereunder by reasons for which it is not
responsible or circumstances beyond its control. However, notice of such impediment or delay in
performance must be timely given, and all reasonable efforts undertaken to mitigate its effects.
12.03 Assignment. The parties each hereby bind themselves, their successors, assigns and legal
representatives to each other with respect to the terms of this Contract. Architect shall not assign,
sublet or transfer any interest in this Contract without prior written authorization of City's Director.
12.04 Amendments. This Contract, representing the entire agreement between the parties, may
only be amended or supplemented by mutual agreement of the parties hereto in writing.
12.05 Enforcement and Venue. This Contract shall be enforceable in Round Rock, Williamson
County, 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 Contract shall be govemed by and construed in accordance with the laws and court
decisions of the State of Texas.
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12.06 Notices. All notices and correspondence to City by Architect shall be mailed or delivered as
follows:
Robert L. Bennett, Jr., AICP
City Manager, City of Round Rock
221 East Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664
All notices and correspondence from City to Architect shall be mailed or delivered to the Architect
as follows:
Mac Ragsdale, AIA
Project Principal
Architecture + Plus
1907 North Lamar, Suite 260
Austin, Texas 78705
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Round Rock has caused this Contract to be signed
in its corporate name by its Mayor, duly authorized to execute the same in its behalf by Resolution
No. approved by the City Council on ,
and Architecture +Plus, signing by and through its duly authorized representative(s), thereby binding
the parties hereto, their successors, assigns and representatives for the faithful and full performance
of the terms and provisions of this Contract.
ATTEST: CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
By:
Christine R. Martinez, City Secretary Robert A. Stluka, Jr., Mayor
AUSTIN ARCHITECTURE PLUS, INC.
By:
Mac Ragsdale, AIA, Principal
THE TEXAS BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, P.O. BOX 12337, AUSTIN, TEXAS
78711 -2337 OR 333 GUADALUPE, SUITE 2 -350, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 -3942, TELEPHONE
(512) 305 -9000, HAS JURISDICTION OVER INDIVIDUALS LICENSED UNDER THE
ARCHITECTS' REGISTRATION LAW, TEXAS CIVIL STATUTES, ARTICLE 249a.
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Senior Center &
Parking Structure
Relocation of McConico Building
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Municipal Office Campus
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DATE: March 8, 2002
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting — March 14, 2002
ITEM: 13.D.5. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute
Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the architectural services
agreement with Austin Architecture Plus, Inc. for additional design
services related to the possible realignment of the McConico
Building at the Municipal Office Complex.
Resource: Jim Nuse, Director of Public Works
Larry Madsen, Project Manager
History: The McConico building contract has been awarded to Raymond Construction Co.
The City has reviewed the Master Plan for the MOC site and upon this review, is
suggesting a change in the location of the building in relation to alignment with
the street.
Funding:
Cost: $19,450.00
Source of funds: CO
Outside Resources: Architecture Plus
Impact/Benefrt: Improvement of Master plan and allowing the consideration of the Senior
Citizen Center to be located at the site.
Public Comment: N/A
Sponsor: N/A
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 4
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
CITY OF ROUND ROCK § KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS:
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON §
This document is entitled Supplemental Agreement No. 4, and it supplements Standard Form
of Agreement Between Owner and Architect with Standard Form of Architect's Services, AIA
Document B141 -1997, Supplementary Agreement No. 1, Supplementary Agreement No. 2, and
Supplemental Agreement No. 3 for the following Project:
Complete professional planning, architectural, design, landscaping and
civil /structural /mechanical /electrical engineering services related to the following:
I. Masterplan City Campus and District;
II. Parks and Recreation/Municipal Courts Building and Site, including
administration of the construction contract;
III. Infrastructure Improvements; and
IV. Parking Garage Project,
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, City intends to design the facilities described on the attached Exhibit "A" at
a total budgeted cost as recited in the Agreement and in previous supplemental agreements.
Architect's services are desired under this Supplemental Agreement No. 4 for purposes including
but not limited to performing or causing to be performed design services and production of necessary
documents related to possible realignment /relocation/reorientation of the McConico Building on the
site. Total compensation for Architect's services under this Supplemental Agreement No. 4 shall not
exceed the following:
all as are more specifically identified and described in the accompanying AIA
Document B141-1997, Supplementary Agreement No. 1, Supplementary Agreement
No. 2, and Supplemental Agreement No. 3. `` U
This Supplemental Agreement No. 4 is made and entered into as of the 1 1 day of March,
2002, and is by and between the same parties, those being the CITY OF ROUND ROCK, a home
rule municipal corporation of Williamson County, Texas (hereinafter referred to as "City" and/or
"Owner ") and ARCHITECTURE + PLUS, with offices located at 1907 North Lamar, Suite 260,
Austin, Travis County, Texas, 78705 (hereinafter referred to as "Architect ").
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Design for reorientation for McConico Building - architect's services for possible
realignment/relocation /reorientation of the McConico Building on the site, total
compensation not to exceed $19,450.00, which includes all allowances for
Reimbursable Expenses.
WHEREAS, City desires to contract with Architect for provision of the above - described
additional services in connection with design and construction of the McConico Building, all as
previously and hereinafter stipulated and within the limits the City has budgeted or will budget
therefor; and
WHEREAS, Architect has agreed to provide such professional services for the compensation
delineated herein;
NOW, THEREFORE, City and Architect, in consideration of the terms covenants and
conditions contained in the Agreement this document supplements and herein, do hereby contract
as follows:
ARTICLE I
SCOPE OF SERVICES AND COMPENSATION
1.01 Scope. Architect, as an independent contractor and professional consultant in its relationship
with the City, shall perform all professional services for the Project as set forth in this Contract.
1.02 Compensation. City shall compensate Architect in accordance with the terms and conditions
of this Contract as follows:
(1) Design for reorientation of McConico Building
Architectural $ 3,850.00
Civil $ 8,300.00
Landscape (Allowance) $ 5,000.00
Structural $ 500.00
MEP $ 1,800.00
Total $19,450.00
TOTAL SERVICES FOR ABOVE $19,450.00
(2) Unless subsequently changed by additional Supplemental Agreement to this Contract,
duly authorized by City Council Resolution, Architect's total compensation under this
contract shall not exceed $19,450.00 including any Reimbursable Expenses. These
amounts, totaling $19,450.00, represent the absolute limit of City's liability to
Architect under this contract, unless same shall be changed by additional
Supplemental Agreement hereto.
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(3) The times and further conditions of payment shall be as described in Article IV
hereof.
ARTICLE II
ARCHITECT'S SERVICES
2.01 Basic Services. The Architect's Basic Services consist generally of the services described
below, and include such other services as may be necessary to assist the City in procuring the design
services and production of necessary documents related to a possible realignment/
relocation/reorientation of the McConico Building on the site, within the limits the City has budgeted
or will budget therefor, and in compliance with the Project Facility Program, which is hereby made
a part of this Contract for all purposes. Architect agrees that upon execution of this Contract, it will
submit to City within ten (10) days a list of all additional consultants it intends to utilize, not
previously identified, delineating their respective tasks. All of Architect's consultants shall be
subject to the approval of the City through its Director of Public Works, and City reserves the right
to reject any consultant. Architect shall perform all work hereunder in a manner satisfactory and
acceptable to the City, represented by its Director of Public Works or his designee, hereinafter
referred to as "Director." A Performance Schedule shall be agreed to by Architect and Director, and
Architect agrees to use its best efforts to complete all services hereunder in accordance with such
Performance Schedule. All services shall be performed to the highest professional standard.
Architect shall provide, during performance of such design services, adequate and competent
on -site observation, periodically visiting the site to the extent necessary to personally familiarize
himself with the progress and quality of the work, and to determine if the work is proceeding in
accordance with the Contract Documents. Architect's site observations may be conducted with
Owner's designated representative to check conformance of the work with the requirements of the
Contract Documents and to verify the accuracy and completeness of the list submitted by the
Contractor of work to be completed or corrected. Field Reports of each visit shall be prepared by
Architect and submitted to City. Architect shall employ all reasonable measures to safeguard City
against defects and deficiencies in the work of the Contractor. Architect shall not be responsible for
the construction means, methods, techniques, sequences ofprocedures, nor for the safety precautions
and programs employed in connection with the work. However, Architect will immediately inform
the Director whenever defects and deficiencies in the work are observed, or when any observed
actions or omissions are undertaken by the Contractor which are not in the best interests of City and
the Project.
Based on such observations at the site and on the Contractor's Application and Certificate for
Payment, Architect shall determine the amount owing to the Contractor and shall certify and forward
the Contractor's Application and Certificate for Payment to the Director for approval and payment.
These certifications shall constitute a representation by Architect to City, based on observations at
the site and other data comprising the application for payment, that the work has progressed to the
point indicated; that to the best of Architect's knowledge, information and belief, the quality of the
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work is in accordance with the Contract Documents (subject to an evaluation of the work as a
functioning whole upon substantial completion, to the results of any subsequent tests required by the
Contract Documents, to minor deviations from the Contract Documents correctable prior to Project
completion, and to any specific qualifications stated in the Certificate); and that the Contractor is
entitled to payment in the amount certified.
Architect shall recommend to City rejection of work which does not conform to the Contract
Documents. Architect shall make recommendations on all claims and disputes of City or the
Contractor relating to execution and progress of the work or interpretation of the Contract
Documents, based upon such review and analysis by Architect as is reasonably required. In the event
of litigation, where Architect is named as an additional party with City, such assistance will include
the availability of knowledgeable witnesses in the employ of Architect for expert testimony.
Architect shall conduct a professional observation to determine the dates of substantial
completion and final completion, shall receive written guarantees and related documents assembled
by the Contractor for submittal with the final Certificate of Payment, and shall prepare and present
a final Certificate for Payment to Director for City's approval and payment.
Architect shall have authority to order minor changes in the work, consistent with the
Contract Documents, and not involving an adjustment in the Contractor's price or an extension of
the Project Schedule. Such changes shall be accomplished by Field Order. In addition, Architect may
issue written Field Orders interpreting the Plans and Specifications, with copies submitted to City.
2.02 Additional Services. Architect shall perform Additional Services, as requested by City, after
a not -to- exceed amount has been mutually agreed upon in writing by the Director and Architect.
Where City Council authorization is required, Architect shall not proceed until the appropriate
Resolution for such Additional Services has been adopted. The following services are not covered
under Article II, which defines and outlines Architect's Basic Services. If any of these Additional
Services are authorized in writing by the Director in advance of their performance, they shall be paid
for in the manner agreed to at the time of authorization.
(1) Preparing Change Orders and supporting data and/or revising previously approved
plans when the changes in approved Plans and Specifications are required by the
City, unforeseen circumstances due to hidden or unknown conditions, or
codes /ordinances or other legal requirements which may come into effect during the
course of the Project. If changes are required to be made because of error, oversight,
clarification, discrepancy, or budget overruns in the work of Architect, City shall not
be liable to compensate Architect for Additional Services or expenses in such
connection.
(2) Providing other extraordinary professional services over and above the Contract
requirements, where required and requested by City, including extraordinary
professional services which might result if the City decides to "fast- track" the Project.
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ARTICLE III
CITY'S RESPONSIBILITIES
3.01 Full information. City shall provide full information regarding requirements for the Project.
3.02 Designate representatives. City shall designate, when necessary, representatives authorized
to act in its behalf. City shall examine documents submitted by Architect and render decisions
pertaining thereto promptly to avoid unreasonable delay in the orderly progress of Architect's work.
3.03 Survey. City shall famish, or direct Architect to obtain at City's expense, a certified survey
of the site, giving, as required, grades and lines of streets, alleys, pavements and adjoining property;
rights -of -way, restrictions, easements, encroachments, zoning, deed restrictions, boundaries, contours
and other data pertaining to existing buildings or adjacent to the site, other improvements and trees;
and full information as to available service and utility lines, both public and private, and test borings,
pits, reports and soil bearing values and other necessary operations for determining subsoil
conditions.
3.04 Tests and inspections. City shall furnish, or pay for structural, mechanical, chemical, soil
mechanics, and other laboratory tests, reports and inspections as required by law or the Contract
Documents.
ARTICLE IV
PAYMENTS TO THE ARCHITECT
4.01 Basic Services. Payments hereunder shall not to exceed the following:
Basic Services $19,450.00
4.02 Deductions. No deductions shall be made from Architect's compensation on account of
penalty, liquidated damages or other sums withheld from payments to Contractors.
4.03 Additions. No additions shall be made to Architect's compensation based upon Project
construction claims, whether paid by City or denied.
4.04 Abandonment. If any work designed or specified by Architect during any phase or
subphase is abandoned or suspended, in whole or in part, Architect is to be paid for the services
performed on account of it prior to receipt of written notice from City through its Director of such
abandonment or suspension.
4.05 Invoices. Architect's invoices to City shall provide complete information and documentation
to substantiate Architect's charges, and shall be in a form to be specified by Director. All payments
to Architect shall be made on the basis of the invoices submitted by Architect and approved by the
Director. Such invoices shall conform to the schedule of services and costs in connection therewith.
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All Reimbursable Expenses shall be clearly shown. Should additional backup material be requested
by the Director, Architect shall comply promptly with such request. In this regard, should the
Director determine it necessary, Architect shall make all records and books relating to this Contract
available to City for inspection and auditing purposes.
4.06 Payment of Invoices. City reserves the right to correct any error that may be discovered in
any invoice that may have been paid to Architect and to adjust the same to meet the requirements
of the Contract. Following approval of invoices, City will endeavor to pay Architect promptly, but
not later than the time period required under the Texas Prompt Payment Act; however, under no
circumstances shall Architect be entitled to receive interest on payments which are late because of
a good faith dispute between Architect and City or because of amounts which City has a right to
withhold under this Contract or state law.
4.07 Offsets. City may, at its option, offset any amounts due and payable under this Contract
against any debt (including taxes) lawfully due to City from Architect, regardless of whether the
amount due arises pursuant to the terms of this Contract or otherwise and regardless of whether or
not the debt due to City has been reduced to judgment by a court.
ARTICLE V
ARCHITECT'S ACCOUNTING RECORDS
5.01 Accounting Records. Records of Architect's Consultant and Reimbursable Expenses
pertaining to the Project, and records of accounts between City and Architect shall be kept on a
generally recognized accounting basis and shall be available to City or its authorized representatives
at mutually convenient times.
ARTICLE VI
TERMINATION AND DEFAULT
6.01 Termination. In connection with the work outlined in this Contract, it is agreed and fully
understood by Architect that the Director may cancel or indefinitely suspend further work hereunder
or terminate this Contract either for cause or for the convenience of City, upon fifteen (15) days
written notice to Architect, with the understanding that immediately upon receipt of said notice all
work and labor being performed under this Contract shall cease. Architect shall invoice City for all
work satisfactorily completed and shall be compensated in accordance with the terms of this Contract
for all work accomplished prior to the receipt of said notice. No amount shall be due for lost or
anticipated profits. All plans, field surveys, maps, cross sections and other data, designs and work
related to the Project shall become the property of City upon termination of this Contract, and shall
be promptly delivered to City in a reasonably organized form without restriction on future use.
Should City subsequently contract with a new architect for continuation of services on the Project,
Architect shall cooperate in providing information.
6.02 Default. Nothing contained in Section 6.01 above shall require City to pay for any work
which is unsatisfactory as determined by the Director or which is not submitted in compliance with
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the terms of this Contract. City shall not be required to make any payments to Architect when
Architect is in default under this Contract, nor shall this Article constitute a waiver of any right, at
law and at equity, which City may have if Architect is in default, including the right to bring legal
action for damages or to force specific performance of this Contract.
ARTICLE VII
GENERAL, SUPPLEMENTARY AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
7.01 General, Supplementary and Special Conditions. City of Round Rock - Supplementary
General Conditions to AIADocument A201, "General Conditions of the Contract for Construction ",
are to be used by Architect without modification; however, City may, upon prior consultation,
approve of any changes that may be necessary for specific cases or instances. Any special conditions
pertaining to the Project that are approved by City will be included under the Special Conditions
portion of the Construction Documents.
7.02 Contract Administration. This Contract shall be administered on behalf of City by its
Director of Public Works, and Architect shall fully comply with any and all instructions from the
Director. Any dispute arising hereunder shall be submitted to the Director, whose decision in the
matter shall be final and binding.
ARTICLE VIII
RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK, INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE
8.01 Architect's Responsibility for Work. Approval by City shall not constitute nor be deemed
a release of the responsibility and liability of Architect, its employees, subcontractors, agents and
consultants for the accuracy and competency of their Designs, Working Drawings, Specifications
or other documents and work; nor shall such approval be deemed to be an assumption of such
responsibility by City for any defect, error or omission in the Designs, Working Drawings, and
Specifications or other documents prepared by Architect, his employees, subcontractors, agents and
consultants.
8.02 Indemnification (Damage Claims). Architect agrees to defend, indemnify and hold City,
its officers, agents and employees, harmless against any and all claims, lawsuits, judgments, costs
and expenses for personal injury (including death), property damage or other harm for which
recovery of damages is sought, suffered by any person or persons, that may arise out of or be
occasioned by Architect's breach of any of the terms or provisions of this Contract, or by any
negligent act or omission of Architect, his officers, agents, associates, employees or subconsultants,
in the performance of this Contract; except that the indemnity provided for in this paragraph shall
not apply to any liability resulting from the sole negligence of City, its officers, agents, employees
or separate contractors, and in the event of joint and concurrent negligence of both Architect and
City, responsibility and indemnity, if any, shall be apportioned comparatively in accordance with the
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laws of the State of Texas, without, however, waiving any governmental immunity available to City
under Texas law and without waiving any defenses of the parties under Texas law. The provisions
of this paragraph are solely for the benefit of the parties hereto and not intended to create or grant
any rights, contractual or otherwise, to any other person or entity.
8.03 Indemnification (Patent and Copyright Claims). Architect agrees to completely defend
and indemnify City, its officers, agents and employees, against a claim that any of the Designs, Plans
or Specifications prepared by Architect, its employees, associates or subconsultants, pursuant to this
Contract infringe a U.S. patent or copyright directly, indirectly or contributorily. Architect will pay
any and all resulting costs, damages and attomey's fees finally awarded, provided that:
(1) City promptly notifies Architect in writing of the claim; and
(2) Architect has sole control of the defense and all related settlement negotiations.
(3)
(a) If Architect defends City against such claims, the City Attorney of City shall
be kept informed of settlement negotiations, and shall execute any settlement
agreement reached by Architect on City's behalf.
(b) Architect's defense and indemnification under this section is conditioned on
City's agreement that if any of the designs, plans or specifications, become,
or in Architect's opinion are likely to become, the subject of such a claim,
City will permit Architect, at Architect's option and expense, either to procure
the right for City to continue using the designs, plans or specifications or to
replace or modify the same so that they become non - infringing; and if neither
of the foregoing altematives is available on terms which are reasonable in
Architect's judgment, City, to the extent City is legally able to do so, will
cease using the designs, plans or specifications on written request of
Architect, in which instance City has the sole option to either require
Architect to perform new design work at Architect's sole expense, or to
terminate this Contract.
(c)
Architect has no liability under this section for any claim of infringement
based upon the modification or alteration of the designs, plans or
specifications prepared under this Contract subsequent to the Project by City,
or by any engineering consultant subsequently employed by City.
(d) The foregoing states the entire obligation of Architect with respect to
infringement of patents and copyrights.
The indemnification and defense provisions as set forth in this Section 8.03 shall not
apply to products or materials which City has required that Architect include in any
of the Designs, Plans and Specifications, or which are substituted by Contractor or
any of his subcontractors during the Construction Phase of the Contract.
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8.04 Insurance. Architect, at Architect's sole cost, shall purchase and maintain during the term
of this Contract the minimum insurance coverage in the amount of One Million Dollars from a
company authorized to do insurance business in Texas and otherwise acceptable to City.
8.05 Subconsultant Insurance. Without limiting any of the other obligations or liabilities of
Architect, Architect shall require each subconsultant performing work under this Contract to
maintain during the term of the Contract, at the subconsultant's own expense, the same stipulated
minimum insurance required in Section 8.04 above, including the required provisions and additional
policy conditions as shown below in Section 8.06. As an alternative, Architect may include its
subconsultants as additional insureds on its own coverages as prescribed under these requirements.
Architect's certificate of insurance shall note in such event that the subconsultants are included as
additional insureds and that the Architect agrees to provide Workers' Compensation coverage for the
subconsultants and their employees.
Architect shall obtain and monitor the certificates of insurance from each subconsultant in
order to assure compliance with the insurance requirements. Architect must retain the certificates
of insurance for the duration of this Contract, and shall have the responsibility of enforcing these
insurance requirements among its subconsultants. City shall be entitled, upon request and without
expense, to receive copies of these certificates of insurance.
8.06 Insurance Policy Endorsements. Each insurance policy under paragraph 8.04 shall include
the following conditions by endorsement to the policy:
(1) Each policy shall require that thirty (30) days prior to the expiration, cancellation,
non - renewal or any material change in coverage, a notice thereof shall be given to
City by certified mail to:
(2) Companies issuing the insurance policies shall have no recourse against City for
payment of any premiums or assessments for any deductibles which all are at the sole
responsibility and risk of Architect.
(3)
Robert L. Bennett, Jr., AICP
City Manager, City of Round Rock
221 East Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664
Architect shall also notify City, within 24 hours of receipt, of any notices of
expiration, cancellation, non - renewal, or material change in coverage it receives from
its insurer.
The Term "City" or "City of Round Rock" shall include all authorities, Boards,
Commissions, Departments, and officers of City and the individual members,
employees and agents thereof in their official capacities, and/or while acting on
behalf of the City of Round Rock.
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(4) The policy clause "Other Insurance" shall not apply to any insurance coverage
currently held by City, to any such future coverage, or to City's Self- Insured
Retentions of whatever nature.
(5)
Architect and City mutually waive subrogation rights each may have against the other
for loss or damage, to the extent same is covered by the proceeds of insurance.
8.07 Cost of Insurance. The cost of all insurance required herein to be secured and maintained
by Architect shall be bome solely by Architect, with certificates of insurance evidencing such
minimum coverage in force to be filed with the City.
ARTICLE IX
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. CHARTER AND ORDINANCES. ETC.
9.01 Compliance with Laws. Architect, its consultants, agents, employees and subcontractors
shall 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 all local,
State and National boards, bureaus and agencies. Architect shall further obtain all permits and
licenses required in the performance of the professional services contracted for herein.
9.02 Taxes. Architect will pay all taxes, if any, required by law arising by virtue of the services
performed hereunder. City is qualified for exemption pursuant to the provisions of Section 151.309
of the Texas Limited Sales, Excise, and Use Tax Act.
ARTICLE X
TERM
10.01 Term. Unless sooner terminated in accordance with the applicable provisions hereof, or
extended by mutual agreement approved by City's Director, the teem of this Contract shall be from
the date hereof until final completion of the Project and all architectural/engineering and construction
administration services in connection therewith, including the final one (1) year warranty inspection,
and resolution of any outstanding Project - related claims or disputes.
10.02 Project Performance Schedule.
(1)
Time of completion of the services referenced herein shall be approximately fourteen
(14) calendar days following notice to proceed, but in no event shall exceed ninety
(90) calendar days following notice to proceed.
(2) Architect understands that the Project Performance Schedule is of critical
importance, and agrees to undertake all necessary efforts to expedite the performance
of services required herein, so that construction of the Project will be commenced as
scheduled. In this regard, Architect shall proceed with sufficient qualified personnel
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and consultants necessary to fully and timely accomplish all services required under
this Contract in the highest professional manner.
ARTICLE XI
FINANCIAL INTEREST PROHIBITED. CONFIDENTIALITY
11.01 Financial Interest Prohibited. Architect covenants and represents that Architect, 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
for the construction of the Project.
11.02 Confidentiality. Architect's reports, evaluations, designs, drawings, data, and all other
documentation and work developed by Architect hereunder shall be kept confidential, and shall not
be disclosed to any third parties without the prior written consent and approval of City's Director.
ARTICLE XII
GENERAL PROVISIONS
12.01 Time is of the Essence. Architect understands and agrees that time is of the essence and that
any failure of Architect to complete the services for each phase of this Contract within the agreed
Project Performance Schedule will constitute a material breach of this Contract. Architect shall be
fully responsible for its delays or for failures to use his best efforts in accordance with the terms of
this Contract. Where damage is caused to City due to Architect's failure to perform in these
circumstances, City may withhold, to the extent of such damage, Architect's payments hereunder
without waiver of any of City's additional legal rights or remedies.
12.02 Force Majeure. Neither City nor Architect shall be deemed in violation of this Contract if
it is prevented from performing any of its obligations hereunder by reasons for which it is not
responsible or circumstances beyond its control. However, notice of such impediment or delay in
performance must be timely given, and all reasonable efforts undertaken to mitigate its effects.
12.03 Assignment. The parties each hereby bind themselves, their successors, assigns and legal
representatives to each other with respect to the terms of this Contract. Architect shall not assign,
sublet or transfer any interest in this Contract without prior written authorization of City's Director.
12.04 Amendments. This Contract, representing the entire agreement between the parties, may
only be amended or supplemented by mutual agreement of the parties hereto in writing.
12.05 Enforcement and Venue. This Contract shall be enforceable in Round Rock, Williamson
County, 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 Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws and court
decisions of the State of Texas.
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12.06 Notices. All notices and correspondence to City by Architect shall be mailed or delivered as
follows:
ATTEST:
Robert L. Bennett, Jr., AICP
City Manager, City of Round Rock
221 East Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664
All notices and correspondence from City to Architect shall be mailed or delivered to the Architect
as follows:
Mac Ragsdale, AIA
Project Principal
Architecture + Plus
1907 North Lamar, Suite 260
Austin, Texas 78705
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Round Rock has caused this Contract to be signed
in its corporate name by its Mayor, duly authorized to execute the same in its behalf by Resolution
No. R-04-05 -P4- /3D5 approved by the City Council on I) ec// /4I 6 1400,2_,/ ,
and Architecture + Plus, signing by and through its duly authorized representative(s), thereby binding
the parties hereto, their successors, assigns and representatives for the faithful and full performance
of the terms and provisions of this Contract.
CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
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Christine R. Martinez, City Secretary Ro's' A. a, Jr., Ma
AUSTIN ARCHITECTURE PLUS, INC.
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Mac Ragsdale, A, Principal
THE TEXAS BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, P.O. BOX 12337, AUSTIN, TEXAS
7871 1 -2337 OR 333 GUADALUPE, SUITE 2 -350, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 -3942, TELEPHONE
(512) 305 -9000, HAS JURISDICTION OVER INDIVIDUALS LICENSED UNDER THE
ARCHITECTS' REGISTRATION LAW, TEXAS CIVIL STATUTES, ARTICLE 249a.