R-96-06-13-10B - 6/13/1996WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock desires to retain engineering
services for the Interchange Business Park channel improvements,
and
WHEREAS, Doucet & Associates, Inc., has submitted an
agreement to provide said services, and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to enter into said
agreement with Doucet & Associates, 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 an agreement with Doucet & Associates, Inc., for
the engineering services for the Interchange Business Park channel
improvements, a copy of said agreement being attached hereto and
incorporated herein for all purposes.
RESOLVED this 13th day of June, 1996.
ATTEST:
LAND, City Secretary
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RESOLUTION NO. R- 96- 06- 13 -10B
CHARLES CULP , Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
April 8, 1996
Mr. Jim Nuse, P.E., Director of Public Works
City of Round Rock
Public Works and Building Inspection
2008 Enterprise Drive
Round Rock, Tx 78664
Re: Proposal for Engineering Services for
Channel Improvement downstream of
Gattis School Road, West of Doublecreek Dr.
in Round Rock, Texas
Dear Mr. Nuse:
Doucet & Associates, Inc. (D &A) is pleased to provide this proposal for Civil Engineering and
Surveying services. It is our understanding that the City of Round Rock (Client) desires channel
improvement plans for two tributaries downstream of Gattis School Road west of Doublecreek
Drive. D &A proposes to provide the following services:
I. DESIGN SERVICES
A. Flood Plain Determination - D &A will provide the Client with maps and data
compromising the flood plan as it currently exists.
B. Channel Improvements - D &A will provide the Client with channel plan and
profiles with necessary details for obtaining City of Round Rock approvals.
II. SURVEYING SERVICES
A. Design Surveys - Provide cross section information at 50 feet intervals. Its our
understanding at this time that the large pond will be drained and Topographic
work in this area won't be required.
B. Land Descriptions & Sketches for Necessary Drainage Easements - Provide
the necessary drainage easement descriptions & sketches to complete this project.
It is our understanding that only three parcels of land would be affected per our
field visit.
C. Construction Staking - Prepare a control plan for construction staking purposes.
This plan may be used by others for construction purposes.
Provide one(1) set of slope stakes on each side of drainage channel with cutsheets
for construction.
This proposal does not include the following items and those items not specifically described
above:
1. Environmental Site Assessment
2. Geotechnical Investigations or other environmental studies
3. Landscape Plans
4. Construction Inspection
If required, D &A would be happy to assist the Client in obtaining the above services. We will
invoice on an hourly basis for coordination of these services.
COMPENSATION
Services described above will be provided on the following basis:
Tasks Basis of Payment Estimated Fees
I. Design Services
A. Flood Plain Determination Lump Sum $2,000 .
B. Channel Improvements Lump Sum $8,000
II. Surveying Services
A. Design Survey Lump Sum $1,800
B. Land Descriptions & Sketches Lump Sum $2,000
C. Construction Staking Lump Sum $2,000
The above fees do not include items such as permit application and/or permit fees, plotting
charges, blueline expenses, etc. These items will be invoiced at cost. If additional services are
requested by Client, D &A will invoice hourly for these services using current hourly rate.
If this Proposal, the attached Rate Schedule, and the Agreement of Professional Services meet
your requirements, you may indicate your approval by executing this document in the space
provided below and returning it to our office. We will recognize receipt of the executed copy as
our notice to proceed. We look forward to working with you on this project.
If you have any questions, require clarification, or wish to discuss any aspect of this proposal,
please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
Joe Grasso, P. E.
Project Manager
ACCEPTED:
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
General Terms
Project: Channel Improvements, Round Rock, Texas
Re: Proposal/Scope Dated: April 8, 1996
Client: City of Round Rock
Client's Contact: Mr. Jim Nuse, P.E.
1. It is agreed that this Document and the letter of proposal shall serve as a contract
for the proposed professional services between the Client named above and Doucet
& Associates, Inc. (Consultant).
2. This contract is not assignable, except with the prior written consent of the Client
and the Consultant, and no assignment shall relieve the undersigned of any
obligations under this contract.
3. The undersigned agrees that the Consultant's invoices are due upon receipt, and
failure to pay invoices on time may result in Engineer stopping all work on Client's
project until all outstanding invoices are paid in full. Unpaid invoices shall be
subject to a finance charge of 1.5% per month (18% APR) after thirty (30) days.
4. Payment of the Consultant is expressly not conditioned upon the undersigned
receiving any payment from third parties who are not a party to this contract, nor is
it conditioned upon the receipt or timing of permits and/or approvals.
5. The Client agrees to limit the Engineer's liability to the Client and to all construction
contractors and subcontractors, due to the Engineer's negligent acts, errors or
omissions, such that the total aggregate liability of the Engineer to all those named
shall not exceed $50,000 or the aggregate total of all Engineer's fees, whichever is
greater.
6. Client agrees to indemnify Engineer for all claims brought by third parties, and
damages or liabilities relating thereto (including reasonable attorney's fees), arising
out of Engineer's performance of services pursuant to this Agreement, except those
claims arising out of the negligent acts or omissions of Engineer.
7. Standard of Care. Engineer will perform its services using that degree of care and
skill ordinarily exercised under similar conditions by reputable members of the
engineering profession practicing in Texas. NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, IS MADE INTENDED BY ENGINEERS PROPOSAL OR BY
ENGINEERS ORAL OR WRITTEN REPORTS.
8. Changes in the scope of work (after the date of the proposal letter which
accompanies this document) which affects the contract price shall be authorized by
the Client prior to the Consultant proceeding. Likewise, additional services shall be
agreed to by both parties and authorized by the Client before proceeding.
9. This agreement may be canceled with 15 days notice, in writing, by either party.
The Consultant shall be paid in full for services provided up to the date of the
cancellation.
UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED:
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Client Name City •df Round Rock
Charles Culpepper, Mayor
Date
nt's Agent or Project Manager Date
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Suggestions, commendations or complaints about surveying services may be forwarded to:
Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying
7701 N. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 400
Austin, TX 78752 (512) 452 -9427
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FOR DOUCET & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Joe Grasso, P.E.
Project Manager
DA Doucet & Associates, Inc.
DOUCET & ASSOCIATES, INC.
FEE SCHEDULE
April 8, 1996
Description Hourly Fee
Principal Engineer $85.00
Project Manager $75.00
Project Engineer $65.00
Project Surveyor $65.00
Two -Man Field Crew $75.00
Junior Engineer / Senior Civil Technician $55.00
Civil Technician $50.00
Senior Draftsperson/CADD $45.00
Secretarial/Clerical $27.50
D &A will not change fees for the duration of this project or within twelve (12) months
from the date of this proposal whichever is less.
1301 Capital of Texas Hwy. S., • B -325 • Austin, Texas 78746 • 512/329 -8743 • FAX 329-8754
DATE: June 10, 1996
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting, June 13, 1996
ITEM: 10B. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with
Doucet and Associates, Inc. for engineering services associated with
Interchange Business Park channel improvements.
STAFF RESOURCE PERSON: Jim Nuse
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Attached Is an agreement with Doucet and Associates, Inc. regarding drainage improvement at
Interchange Business Park. This plan will provide for conveyance of the ultimate drainage flows
from property south and east of Interchange Business Park. The offsite portion to be picked up
by the regional detention fund is $42,415.00. Staff recommends this agreement.
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CITY OF ROUND ROCK
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Mayor
Charles Culpepper
Mayor Pro -tem
Earl Palmer
Coundl Members
Robert Sduka
Rod Morgan
Rick Stewart
Martha Chavez
!Murry Joseph
City Manager
Robert L Bennett h.
City Attorney
Stephan L Sheets
June 19, 1996
Joe Grasso, P.E.
Doucet & Associates, Inc.
1301 Capital of Texas Highway South
Suite B -325
Austin, TX 78746
Dear Mr. Grasso:
The Round Rock City Council approved Resolution No. R- 96 -06-
13-10B on June 13, 1996.
Enclosed is a copy of the resolution and two original agreements.
Please sign both agreements, retain one for your files and mail
one to our office. If you have any questions, please do not
hesitate to call. Thank you.
Enclosures
Fax: 512 -218 -7097
Joanne Land
Assistant City Manager/
City Secretary
1. 800. 735 -2989 TDD 1- 800.735.2988 Wier
221 Fast Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664
512-218-5400