Loading...
R-93-10-14-9E - 10/14/1993RESOLUTION NO. e / 3 ` / C / `7` J q WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock desires to have geotechnical engineering services for the Gattis School Road project, and WHEREAS, Trinity Engineering Testing Corporation, has submitted an agreement to provide said geotechnical engineering services, and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to enter into said agreement with Trinity Engineering Testing Corporation, 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 an agreement with Trinity Engineering Testing Corporation for geotechnical engineering services for the Gattis School Road project, a copy of said agreement being attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes. RESOLVED this 14th day of October, x.993. ATTEST: ANNE LAND, City Secretary KS/RESOLUTION RS10143E CHARLES CULPE E:,'Mayor City of Round Rock, Texas September 20, 1993 City of Round Rock Department of Public Works 2008 Enterprise Drive Round Rock, Texas 78664 Attention: Mr. Al Wille, P.E. Dear Mr. Wille: TRINITY ENGINEERING TESTING CORPORATION 3601 MANOR ROAD P.O. BOX 572 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78767 512/926 -6650 Reference: Geotechnical Investigation Gattis School Road -Phase III Street & Drainage Improvements Round Rock, Texas I am very pleased to submit this proposal /contract for the above project. The proposed scope of services and budget estimate are based on preliminary site plans, conversations with yourself and Mr. Bill Waeltz of Rio Tech, Inc., and TETCO's extensive experience in the site area and with the anticipated geologic formation(s). Details are discussed in the following paragraphs. The street and drainage improvements will consist of about 13,00011. of new pavement from South Creek Drive east to County Road 122. Associated items will include a storm sewer system and culverts or precast arch bridges over stream crossings. The existing grade will be levelled somewhat, resulting in cut and fill areas along the proposed route. Accordingly, subsurface exploration should consist of borings spaced at about 500 -foot intervals. A total of twenty -seven (27) borings are proposed to satisfy the above spacing and also to investigate conditions at each culvert location. Depths of the borings will vary from 10 to 15 -feet based on the grading plans. The proposed boring locations and depths are shown on Table 1. These locations may be altered slightly to accommodate underground and overhead utilities, maximize drill rig access, and limit traffic disruptions. Twenty-four (24) of the borings will be drilled off the edge of pavement with the remaining three (3) borings located in the pavement to determine existing pavement thickness. NATIONAL SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE Mr. Al Wil le, P.E. September 20, 1993 Page 2 Laboratory tests will consist of Atterberg Limits tests and percent passing the #200 sieve for soil classification purposes and to evaluate shrink /swell potential of the predominant subgrade. Unconfined compression tests will be conducted on cohesive soils and rock for short -term strength characterization. Results of the field exploration and laboratory testing program will be evaluated by the project engineer with oversight from a Texas Registered Professional Engineer specializing in Geotechnical Engineering. Engineering evaluations and recommendations will be limited to providing the following: A. GENERAL 1. Description of field operations and laboratory tests; 2. Summary of test results and individual boring logs; 3. Description of subsurface materials and conditions including geologic and stratigraphic interpretations; and 4. Subsurface water observations. B. JPAVEMENT DESIGN 1. Flexible pavement thickness design in accordance with AASHTO and City of Round Rock standards; and 2. Material specifications and construction criteria. C. TRENCHES/EXCAVATIONS* 1. General excavation characteristics of the primary rock formation(s); 2. OSHA soil classifications and slopes; and 3. Earth pressure distribution for temporary excavation support. *M stated in our original qualifications proposal, the actual trench safety system design is typically the sole responsibility of the Contractor and is specifically excluded from our scope of services. The above information is intended for use by personnel responsible for the trench safety design. D. CULVERT/BRIDGE FOUNDATIONS 1. Suitable foundation types and depths; 2. Allowable bearing values; and 3. Applicable construction criteria and specifications. Mr. Al Wille, P.E. September 20, 1993 Page 3 The previously described services will be performed at the unit prices on the attached fee schedule (Attachment B). The maximum estimated cost is $11.200.00 and will not be exceeded without prior consent of the City of Round Rock. The breakdown of this cost is as follows: The above cost assumes vehicular access to all boring locations and that the field operations will be conducted during a continuous time frame. The maximum cost also assumes that our work can be conducted during normal work hours and in a reasonable time frame which I estimate to be about 45 to 60 days from authorizaton to completion of our final report. If you desire any additional information or have any questions, please feel free to call me. We look forward to working with you on this project. Sincerely, TRINITY ENGINEERING TESTING CORPORATION Field Operations $ 7,140.00 Laboratory Testing 1,350.00 Engineering and Report 2.710.00 CJY /smg Total $11,200.00 Colin J. Young, E.I.T. Staff Geotechnical Engineer TABLE 1 Gattis School Road Phase III Street and Drainage Improvements Proposed Boring Plan Boring Sta ion Depth 1 73 +50 10' 2 77+75 15' 3 82 +75 10' 4 88 +00 10' 5 89 +50 15' 6 93 +60 15' 7 98 +50 10' 8 103 +50 10' 9 108 +50 10' 10 113 +50 10' 11 118 +50 10' 12 123 +50 10' 13 128 +50 10' 14 133 +90 15' 15 139 +50 15' 16 144 +00 10' 17 149+00 10' 18 154 +00 10' 19 159 +00 10; 20 164 +00 10' 21 169 +00 10' 22 174 +20 15' 23 179 +00 15' 24 184 +25 10' 25 189 +50 10' 26 194 +25 10' 27 Near 122 10' FIELD SERVICES: ATTACHMENT B Gattis School Road Phase III Street and Drainage Improvements Fee Schedule Unit Price - Mobilization, Drilling and Sampling and Traffic Control $150.00 /hour - Boring Layout 35.00 /hour LABORATORY TESTING SERVICES: - Atterberg Limits Tests 40.00 /each - Minus 200 -Mesh Sieve 20.00 /each - Unconfined Compression Test 21.00 /each ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES: - Geotechnical Engineer /Manager 80.00 /hour - Staff Geotechnical Engineer 60.00 /hour - Draftsman 30.00 /hour - Secretary/Word Processor 30.00 /hour - Report, Reproduction, and Binding 5.00 /copy TRINITY ENGINEERING TESTING CORPORATION AGREEMENT FOR GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT is by and between City of Round Rock; Dept. of Public Works 2008 Enterprise Drive hereinafter called CLIENT and Trinity Engineering Testing Corporation, 3601 Manor Road, Austin, Texas 78723 hereinafter called CONSULTANT, who agree as follows: 1 CLIENT desires to engage CONSULTANT to provide geotechnical engineering and related services in connection with CLIENTS project described as follows and hereinafter referred to as THE PROJECT: Geotechnical Investigation for the Gattis School Road -Phase III Street and Drainage Improvements Project in Round Rock, Texas 2. CONSULTANT shall provide geotechnical engineering and related services for THE PROJECT in accordance with the accompanying PROPOSAL (Attachments A and B) which describes the scope of services and the estimated cost of the services to be provided. The TERMS AND CONDITIONS presented on pages 2 and 3 constitute a part of this Agreement, and by CLIENT'S signature below acknowledges that he has read, understood, and agrees thereto. (Signa £LI/ L&s JLLLP PpeR (Printed or Typed Name) Round Rock, Texas 78664 1 day of 0.6-6) , 19 q3. By Colin J. Young, E.I.T. (Printed or Typed Name) 7( Title mA C)k e iTy of /cbU/ Ti tle Staff Geotechnical Engineer C LIENT CONSULTANT Page 1 of 3 ARTICLE 1 SERVICES: CONSULTANT will: 1.1 Act for CLIENT in a professional manner, using that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised by and consistent with the standards of competent geotechnical consultants practicing In the same or similar locality of THE PROJECT site. 1.2 Provide only those services that, In the opinion of CONSULTANT, lie within the technical or professional areas of expertise of CONSULTANT and which CONSULTANT is adequately staffed and equipped to perform. It is expressly understood and agreed that CONSULTANT will perform only those services specifically described in any attachment hereto or In any proposal attached hereto as an exhibit. 1.3 Perform all technical services under the general direction of a Registered Professional Engineer and in substantial accordance with the basic requirements of the appropriate Standards of The American Society for Testing and Materials, where applicable, or other standards commonly used in the Industry. 1.4 Retain samples of soil or rock for a period of 30 days following submission of the report, unless requested otherwise, after which samples will be discarded, 1.5 Retain all pertinent records relating to the services performed for a period of five years following submission of the report, during which period the records will be made available upon request to CLIENT during normal office hours. ARfrCLE 2. CLIENTS RESPONSIBILITIES. Client or his designated representative will: 2.1 Provide CONSULTANT full Information regarding the structure(s) to be constructed on THE PROJECT she, locations of existing underground utilities on THE PROJECT site, magnitudes and configurations of loads, permissible settlements, planned cuts and fills, proximity to adjacent structures, and design loadings for paving areas and railways, and other Information for the proper performance of CONSULTANT, Including, but not being limited to, Information concerning hazardous materials or conditions existing on the project site of which CLIENT has knowledge or, in the exercise of reasonable diligence, should have knowledge. 2.2 Furnish right of entry onto THE PROJECT site for CONSULTANT to make the necessary field studies. CONSULTANT will endeavor to minimize damage to the land but makes no guarantee to restore the site to its original condition unless a separate agreement Is made for such restoration, in which case CONSULTANT shall add the cost of restoration to the fee for THE PROJECT. TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO AGREEMENT 2.3 Designate In writing those persons, organizations, or agencies to be contacted in the event conditions are revealed during the execution of CONSULTANT'S study that would require possible alteration of the study or would potentially Influence design that is proceeding in parallel with the study. ARTICLE 3. GENERAL CONDITIONS` 3.1 CONSULTANT, by the performance of services covered hereunder, does not in any way assume, abridge, or abrogate any of those duties, responsibilities, or authorities with regard to THE PROJECT customarily vested in THE PROJECT architects, design engineers, or any other design agencies or authorities. 3.2 CONSULTANT shall not be responsible for acts or omissions of any other party or parties involved in the design of THE PROJECT or the failure of any contractor or subcontractor to construct any item on THE PROJECT In accordance with recommendations Issued by CONSULTANT. 3.3 Thls Agreement may be terminated by either party upon service of written notice on the other party or by mutual agreement. If this Agreement is terminated by either party, CONSULTANT shall be paid in full for all services performed through the termination date, and the CLIENT shall be provided with a complete report of the results of testa and analysis conducted prior to termination. 3.4 Neither CLIENT nor CONSULTANT may delegate, assign, sublet, or transfer his duties or Interest In this Agreement without the written consent of the other party. 3.5 The only warranty made by CONSULTANT In connection with its services performed hereunder is that it will use that degree of care and skill as set forth in Article 1.1. No other warranty, expressed or Implied, is made or intended for services provided hereunder or furnishing oral or written reports of findings made. 3.6 This Agreement is binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, their officers, employees, agents, affiliates, subcontractors, heirs, assigns, and personal representatives. ARTICLE 4. UNANTICIPATED HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. 4.1 The CLIENT understands that hazardous materials on or beneath the surface of a site creates extraordinary risks for CONSULTANT including the need for precautions to protect the health and safety of his personnel and to comply with applicable laws and regulations. 4.2 CLIENT agrees that the discovery of unanticipated hazardous materials constitutes a changed condition mandating a renegotiation of the scope of work or termination of services. Page 2 of 3 4.3 The discovery of unanticipated hazardous materials may result In a significant reduction of the CLIENTS property value or the OWNER'S value If the project site Is owned by others. Since CONSULTANT is In no way responsible for the presence of these hazardous materials, CLIENT agrees to waive any claim against CONSULTANT and agreesto defend, Indemnify, and hold harmless CONSULTANT from any claim or liability for Injury, loss, or damages arising from the discovery of unanticipated hazardous materials. AFITICLE 5. INSURANCE /RISK ALLOCATION: 5.1 CONSULTANT shall secure and maintain throughout the full period of this Agreement sufficient Insurance to protect It adequately from claims under applicable Workers' Compensation Acts and from claims against the CONSULTANT for bodily Injury, death, or property damage as may arise from the performance of services under this Agreement. CONSULTANT will, upon request, file certification of such Insurance coverage with CLIENT or his authorized representative. 5.2 In acknowledgement of the multitude of risks inherent in conducting geotechnical and related Investigations, and In order to accommodate CLIENT'S need for geotechnical services at an economical cost to CLIENT, CLIENT and CONSULTANT agree that CONSULTANT'S liability to CLIENT for claims arising out of CONSULTANT'S negligent professional acts, errors, or omissions in the performance of services described in this Agreement will be limited to $50,000 or CONSULTANT'S fee less direct third -party costs, whichever Is greater. If the CLIENT prefers to have higher limits of professional liability coverage, CONSULTANT agrees to Increase limits up to a maximum of $500,000 upon CLIENT'S written request provided CLIENT agrees to pay additional consideration of 4 percent of the CONSULTANT'S total fee. CLIENT agrees to indemnify CONSULTANT and hold CONSULTANT harmless from and against any and all such liabilities in excess of said amount. ARTICLE 6 CONFIDENTIALITY: 6.1 All reports and /or information derived as part of CONSULTANT'S study shall remain the property of the CONSULTANT. 6.2 The CONSULTANT agrees to consider all reports to be confidential, and will distribute reports only to those persons, organizations, or agencies so directed by the CLIENT with the following exception as described in Article 5.3. 6.3 Reports and /or Information derived as part of CONSULTANT'S study may be released to Federal, State, County, or Local authorities where a public safety hazard exists or where applicable statutes and regulations require the CONSULTANT to release information; where the CONSULTANT must comply with judicial court orders; and where CONSULTANT must protect itself from civil claims. In TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO AGREEMENT (Contd.) such cases, the CLIENT will be notified in writing of the release of information. 6.4 The CONSULTANT'S report, findings, and recommendations are for the CLIENT'S sole use and shall not be transferred or sold to others without the knowledge and consent of the CONSULTANT. ARTICLE 7. PAYMENT: 7.1 CLIENT will pay CONSULTANT for services and expenses in accordance with the attached fee schedule. CONSULTANT'S invoices will be presented at the completion of its work or monthly and are due on receipt. Failure to pay CONSULTANT'S invoice within 30 days shall result in the addition of late payment charges calculated at a rate of 1.5 percent per month on the unpaid balance. 7.2 CONSULTANT shall be paid In full for all services under the Agreement, including any overruns of CLIENT'S contract or any unforeseen need for CONSULTANT'S services exceeding original contract requirements. The CONSULTANT agrees not to conduct additional work without first discussing its need and reaching an agreement with the CLIENT as to the additional costs to be incurred. ARTICLE 8. EXTENT OF AGREEMENT: The Agreement, including these terms and conditions, represents the entire Agreement between CLIENT and CONSULTANT and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements, written or oral. The Agreement may be amended only by written Instrument signed by CLIENT and CONSULTANT. ARTICLE 9. APPLICABLE LAW The Agreement shall be govemed by the laws of the State of Texas. Any disputes arising from this Agreement resulting in legal action shall be performed in Travis County, Texas and the CLIENT agrees to waive the right to be sued elsewhere. Page 3 of 3 DATE: October 12, 1993 SUBJECT: City Council Meeting, October 14, 1993 ITEM: 9E. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Trinity Engineering Testing Corporation for Geotechnical Engineering Services for the Gattis School Road project. STAFF RESOURCE PERSON: Jim Nuse STAFF RECOMMENDATION: In order to complete the Engineering design for the Gattis School Road Project, it is necessary to hire the services of a Geotechnical Engineering firm. After reviewing proposals from three firms, staff recommends awarding the contract to Trinity Engineering Testing Corporation. The amount of this contract is $ 11,200.