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R-95-02-09-10A - 2/9/1995Mayor Charles Culpepper Mayor Pro•tem Robert Stluka Council Members Rad Morgan Rick Stewart Earl Palmer Martha Chavez Jimmy Joseph City Manager Robert L. Bennett. Jr. City Attorney .Stephan L. Sheets February 13, 1995 John Konzen President HOT Inspection Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1208 Round Rock, TX 78680 Dear Resolution No. R- 95- 02- 09 -10A was approved by the Round Rock City Council on February 9, 1995. Enclosed is a copy of the resolution and a copy of the agreement for your files. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely, ( Joanne Land Assistant City Manager/ City Secretary Enclosures J THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK 221 East Main Street Round Rock, Texas 78664 512- 255 -3612 Fax 512- 255 -6676 1-800-735-2989 (TDD) 1 - 735 - 2988 (Voice) WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock has previously entered into an agreement with Heart of Texas, Inc. for structural steel and inspection services, and WHEREAS, the City desires to renew said agreement, 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 extension and renewal of the structural steel inspection services agreement with Heart of Texas, Inc., said agreement being attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes. RESOLVED this 9th day of February, 1995. ATTEST: KS /RESOLUTIOn RS50209A RESOLUTION NO. /6" 95- 0' - 09- /04 LAND, City Secretary 1( CHARLES CUL R, Mayor City of Round Rock, Texas AGREEMENT FOR STRUCTURAL INSPECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT made this 9 day of F6a2uARig, 19 q between the City of Round Rock, a Texas municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "City" and HOT Inspection Services, Inc., a Texas corporation, hereinafter referred to as "HOT." RECITALS The City has adopted the Southern Standard Building Code (Code) and pursuant to said Code has the responsibility and authority to inspect all construction in the City to insure compliance with the Code. The City desires to engage the services of HOT to assist in the required building inspection and to render its services on the terms and conditions provided in this agreement. HOT is engaged in the business of providing professional inspection services and desires to render its professional services for the City as provided herein. THEREFORE, the City hereby engages the services of HOT and in consideration of the mutual promises herein contained, the parties agree as follows: TERMS 1. The agreement shall be for a period of one (1) year, commencing on FEB,Quaey q r , 199 5 , and may be terminated by either party by givirfg sixty (60) days written notice to the other party. SERVICES 2. HOT agrees to perform all structural steel inspections required by the Code for new construction of steel frame buildings as per City Ordinance adopted by City Council. The items inspected may be amended from time to time by the Southern Building Code Congress, by ordinance adopted by the City Council, or by rules, regulations or Taws enacted by the State of Texas. HOT agrees to make all inspections in a prompt manner. HOT will maintain communication with City Officials on a regular basis. The service will be rendered by (AWS) Certified Welding Inspectors employed by HOT. This service will consist of visual inspection of structure for compliance with applicable codes. FEES 3. For services to be rendered under this contract, HOT shall be entitled to a fee of three and one -half cents ($0.035) per square foot of floor space for each inspection performed, which shall include one (1) reinspection. INSURANCE 4. HOT shall be an independent contractor and not an employee of the City under this agreement and shall maintain a policy of liability insurance in the minimum amount of $100,000.00 (One Hundred Thousand and No /100 dollars) for property damage and $500,000.00 (Five Hundred Thousand and No /100 dollars) for bodily injury to cover any claims arising out of the performance of its services under this agreement. INDEMNITY 5. HOT agrees and undertakes to indemnify the City from any and all liability, loss, or damage the city may suffer as a result of claims, demands, costs, attorney's fees, or judgements against it arising out of or the performance of its services under this agreement. HOT will assume no responsibility for losses of any kind because of HOT's interpretation of the quality of the material submitted or service performed. ENTIRE AGREEMENT 6. This agreement supersedes any and all other agreements, either oral or in writing, between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof, and no other agreement, statement or promise relating to the subject matter of this agreement which is not contained herein shall be valid or binding. ASSIGNMENT 7. Neither this agreement nor any duties or obligations hereunder shall be assignable by HOT without the prior written consent of the City. In the event of an assignment by HOT to which the City has consented, the assignee or his legal representative shall agree in writing with the City to personally assume, perform, and be bound by the covenants, obligations, and agreements contained herein. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS 8. Subject to the provision regarding the assignment, this agreement shall be binding on the heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors, and assigns of the respective parties. ATTORNEY'S FEES 9. If any action at law or in equity is brought to enforce or interpret the provisions of this agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys fees in. addition to any other relief to which he may be entitled. GOVERNING LAW 10. The validity of this agreement and of any of its terms or provisions, as well as the rights and duties of the parties hereunder, shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas, and all obligations created hereunder are performable in Williamson County, Texas. AMENDMENT 11. This agreement may be amended by the mutual agreement of the parties hereto in writing to be attached to and incorporated into this agreement. LEGAL CONSTRUCTION 12. In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provisions thereof and this agreement shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision thereof has never been contained herein. written. ATTEST: NNE LAND, City Secretary ATTEST: Y KONZE (Se r- ary Rev. Date 9/5/86 Rev. Date 8/8/88 Rev. Date 6/9/93 EXECUTED at Round Rock, Texas on the day and year first above CITY OF ROUND ROCK CHARLIE CUL':'' "'ER, Mayor HOT INSPECTION SERVICES, INC. JOHN H President HOT INSPECTION SERVICES, INC. Welding Consultants & Inspection Specialists Welding & Fabrication Inspection & Testing PROCEDURE FOR CORR STRUCTURAL INSPECTION CONTRACT MAILING: P.O. Box 1208 Round Rock, TX 78680 SHIPPING: 1411 Sam Bass Rd Round Rock, TX 78681 (512) 2442523 FAX: 244.0607 1. Upon notification by chief building inspector that a building project has been permitted, HOT will review plans and specifications and make note of the follow- ing : a. Square footage of permitted building. b. Point of contact address and phone numbers for engineer, architect, owner and contractor. 2. Initiate project file and assign a job number. 3. Call contractor for start-up date. 4. Make initial site visit a. Submit the general outline of standard requirements. b. Explain the general outline of standard requirements to the job superintendent. c. Discuss projected time frame for steel arrival and erection of structure. 5. Conduct second site visit when steel arrives on site. a. Inspect joists and girders, if applicable. b. Inspect shop welding performed on structural steel. c. Review mill test reports. d. Review WQR's. 6. Continue site visits as required a. Report any major discrepancies to contractor, engineer and CORR chief building inspector. 7. Final inspection a. Inspect bolting b. Walk- through prior to final report. 8. Submit final inspection report to CORR chief building inspector. The number of subsequent inspection reports may vary depending on the size and com- plexity of the project. A bill based on 3.5 cents a square foot will also accomp- any the final inspection report to be approved by the chief building inspector and passed on to the finance department. HOT INSPECTION SERVICES, INC. Welding Consultants & Inspection Specialists Welding & Fabrication Inspection & Testing TO ALL JOB SITE SUPERINTENDENTS MAILING: P.O. Sou 12oe Round Rock, TX 78680 SHIPPING: 1411 Sam Bass Rd. Round Rock, TX 78681 (512) 244-2523 FAX: 244 -0607 This is a general outline of standard requirements required prior to and during erection of steel structures requiring inspection within the jurisdiction of the City Of Round Rock. 1. Mil Test reports are required for all steel used in the erection of the structure. 2. Unless specified otherwise by contract specifications or design drawings, joists will meet SJI (Standard Joist Institute) specifications and a letter of certification from the manufacturer will be required. 3. Shop and Field Welders shall be qualified in accordance with AWS D1.1 and proper documentation (WQR's) shall be available for review and approval prior to any welding on the project. 4. All welding shall meet AWS D1.1 and contract specifications for appearance and soundness. 5. Any deviation from the design drawings and job specifications shall require written approval from the Engineer of Record. 6. Joists will be inspected prior to erection and notification that joists are on site is required. 7. Erection bolting shall meet specifications required and a torque inspection shall be performed on not less than 10% of erection bolts requiring torque. 8. When steel decking is to be welded, burn - throughs of the top chord of the joists is unacceptable and shall be repaired. The contractor shall be charged $50.00 for any reinspection required due to nonconformance to Job Specifications. HOT 'INSPECTION SERVICES, INC. Welding Consultants & Inspection Specialists Welding & Fabrication Inspection & Testing January 9, 1995 James R. Nuse, P.E. City Of Round Rock Department of Public Works 221 E. Main Street Round Rock, Texas 78664 Dear Jim: HOT Inspection Services would like to continue the structural steel inspection service to the City at the same rate of three and one half cents per square foot as detailed in the attached contract agreement. We are presently engaged in the inspection of several projects and will continue to service those projects until notified to do otherwise. Our working relationship with Mark Remmert and the remaining Building Inspection staff has been a very pleasant one, and I know Mark has contributed a tremendous amount of organization to the Building Inspection Department. I feel that the combination of our services and Mark's efforts are building a quality Round Rock. Please consider our services as you have done for the past nine years, as we continue to assure that quality welding and structural steel erection is being built into projects here in Round Rock. A safe building environment is valuable to our community as well as our children and I take great pride in being a part of that contribution. Please give me a call if Mark or yourself has any questions. Attached is a contract agreement for execution if council renews the inspection contract. JHK /nk Attachments Copy: Mark Remmert - Inspection Dept. MAILING: P.O. Box 1208 Round Rock, TX 78680 SHIPPING: 1411 Sam Bass Rd. Round Rock, TX 78681 (512) 244-2523 FAX: 244-0607 DATE: February 6, 1995 SUBJECT: City Council Meeting, February 9, 1995 ITEM: 1OA. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Heart of Texas, Inc. for structural steel inspection services. STAFF RESOURCE PERSON: Jim Nuse STAFF RECOMMENDATION: For the past several years, Heart of Texas, Inc. (HOT) has provided the City with structural steel inspection services. We have found HOT to be reliable, dependable, and capable of providing a high quality service to Round Rock. Staff recommends renewal of this contract. None of the contract provisions have changed.