R-97-03-13-10E - 3/13/1997WHEREAS, the City has a need for professional services for
supplemental information on toll road feasibility for the Texas
Turnpike Authority, and
WHEREAS, Prime Strategies, Inc. has submitted an agreement to
provide the needed services, and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to enter into said
agreement with Prime Strategies, 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 Prime Strategies, Inc. for
supplemental information on toll road feasibility for the Texas
Turnpike Authority, a copy of said agreement being attached hereto
and incorporated herein for all purposes.
RESOLVED this 13th day of March, 1997.
ATTEST:
E LAND, City Secretary
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RESOLUTION NO. R- 97- 03- 13 -10E
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CHARLES C P::'•PER, Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
PRIME STRATEGIES, INC.
PROJECT City of Round Rock
NAME Williamson County Toll Roads and Related Issues
CLIENT City of Round Rock
ADDRESS 221 East Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664
Title:
Date:
AUTHORIZATION FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
PROJECT CRR -0049
NUMBER
The City of Round Rock (Client) hereby requests and authorizes Prime Strategies, Inc. to perform the
following services:
SCOPE: See Attachment A - Scope of Services.
COMPENSATION to be on a time and material (expense) basis with an estimated maximum Not -To- Exceed Fee of
$16.000.00 for the period February 1, 1997 through June 30, 1997.
Services covered by this authorization shall be performed in accordance with PROVISIONS stated on the back of this form.
Appro
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Accepted for PRIME STRATEGIES, INC.
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Title: President
Date: March 10, 1997
1. AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED
Signing this form shall be construed as authorization by
CLIENT for Prime Strategies, Inc. to proceed with the
work, unless otherwise provided for in the authorization.
2. OUTSIDE SERVICES
When technical or professional services are furnished by
an outside source, when approved by CLIENT, an
additional amount shall be added to the cost of these
services for Prime Strategies, Inc.'s administrative costs,
as negotiated.
3. PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
Prime Strategies, Inc. shall be responsible, to the level of
competency presently maintained by other practicing
professional engineers in the same type of work in
CLIENT'S community, for the professional and technical
soundness, accuracy, and adequacy of all design,
drawings, specifications, and other work and materials
fumished under this Authorization.
4. TERMINATION
Either CLIENT or Prime Strategies, Inc. may terminate this
authorization by giving 30 days written notice to the other
party. In such event CLIENT shall forthwith pay Prime
Strategies, Inc. in full for all work previously authorized and
performed prior to effective date of termination. If no
notice of termination is given, relationships and obligations
created by this Authorization shall be terminated upon
completion of all applicable requirements of this
Authorization.
5. LEGAL EXPENSES
In the event legal action is brought by CLIENT or Prime
Strategies, Inc. against the other to enforce any of the
obligations hereunder or arising out of any dispute
concerning the terms and conditions hereby created, the
losing party shall pay the prevailing party such reasonable
amounts for fees, costs and expenses as may be set by
the court.
6. PAYMENT TO Prime Strategies, Inc.
Monthly invoices will be submitted by Prime Strategies,
Inc. for all work performed under the terms of this
agreement, together with appropriate supporting
documentation as may be required by the Owner. Prime
Strategies, Inc. will be paid upon approval of the invoice
and payment by the CLIENT to Prime Strategies, Inc.
7. ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Services in addition to those specified in Scope will be
provided by Prime Strategies, Inc. if authorized in writing
by CLIENT. Additional services will be paid for by
CLIENT, as negotiated.
8. SALES TAX
In accordance with the State Sales Tax Codes, certain
surveying services are taxable. Applicable sales tax is not
included in the above proposed fee. Sales tax at an
applicable rate will be indicated on invoice statements.
PROVISIONS
9. ACCESS TO RECORDS
Prime Strategies, Inc. agrees that the CLIENT and OWNER
shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after final
payment by OWNER to CLIENT, have access to and the
right to examine and photocopy and directly pertinent
documents, papers and records of Prime Strategies, Inc.
involving transactions relating to this contract. Prime
Strategies, Inc. agrees that the CLIENT and OWNER shall
have access during normal working hours to all necessary
facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate
work space in order to conduct audits in compliance with
the provisions of this section.
In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this
Agreement shall be held illegal, the enforceability of the
remaining provisions contained herein shall not be impaired
thereby.
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TASK I - Legislative Initiative
TASK III - Additional Services
• Assist City lobbyist and staff in development of draft legislation;
• Brief area elected officials, ATS, and special interest groups on proposed legislation and
action program;
• Assist in developing public relations and technical materials (as handouts or leave behinds)
for legislative briefings, committee hearings, and securing local public support;
• Attend regular team meetings with City staff, City lobbyist, Chamber officials, and County
officials to develop /implement strategy to secure passage of legislation.
TASK II - Roadway Development
ATTACHMENT A - SCOPE OF SERVICES
• Provide ongoing assistance to secure feasibility funding from Texas Tumpike Authority for
SH 130, SH 45/Loop 1 Extension, and other related Williamson County toll roads;
• Monitor and assist TTA staff in completing SH 45 internal feasibility study;
• Work with ATS on model update and address Williamson County employment and
population forecasts;
• Provide assistance to City staff to prepare for Texas Transportation Commission and Texas
Turnpike Authority presentations;
• Assist City staff in working with Williamson County to develop proposal for TxDOT
consideration to leverage FY2000 TxDOT funding for portions of SH 45, RM 620, FM 1325,
and IH -35 interchange.
Specific activities not included under Task I and Task II would be performed on an hourly basis,
subject to approval by the City of Round Rock. Activities under this task could include Texas
Transportation Commission public hearing materials (brochures, videos, speeches, etc.) and
updated traffic /transportation modeling and data gathering.
BUDGET
Estimated maximum time and material basis not -to- exceed $16,000.00 for the period of February 1,
1997 though June 30, 1997.
Additional Services
Budget and Scope of Services for additional services, as specified above, would be provided upon
request, and performed on an hourly time and materials basis, subject to approval by the City of
Round Rock.
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PRIME STRATEGIES, INC.
HOURLY BILLING RATE SCHEDULE
Principal $150.00
Senior Engineer $100.00
Project Manager $80.00
Technician $45.00
Clerical $25.00
Reimbursable Expenses
Direct expenses shall be those costs incurred on behalf of the Client for project efforts, including but
not limited to, necessary transportation costs including mileage at Prime Strategies, Inc.'s current rate
($0.28 /mile) when automobiles are used, meals and lodging, computer and printing service bureau
charges, telephone, facsimile, delivery service, reproduction, and binding charges. Reimbursements
for these expenses shall be on the basis of actual charges when furnished by commercial sources and
on the basis of usual commercial charges when furnished by Prime Strategies, Inc.
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Date: March 11, 1997
Subject: City Council Meeting March 13,1997
Item: 10.E. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a
contract for professional services with Prime Strategies, Inc.
for supplemental information on toll road feasibility for the
Texas Turnpike Authority.
Staff Resource Person: Joe Vining
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Prime Strategies Inc. will perform additional traffic counts, land use analysis,
alignment studies and cost estimates needed for preliminary information in the
toll road feasibility study. This is the second contract with this company for this
study. The first one was entered into in September last year.
Mayor
Charles Culpepper
Mayor Pro-tem
Earl Palmer
Council Members
Robert Stluka
Rod Morgan
Rkk Stewart
Martha Chavez
Jimmy Joseph
City Manager
Robert L. Rennet4 Jr.
City Attorney
Stephan L Sheets
CITY OF ROUND ROCK
March 19, 1997
Mike Weaver
Prime Strategies, Inc.
1712 Rio Grande Street
Austin, TX 78701
Dear Mr. Weaver:
The Round Rock City Council approved Resolution No. R- 97 -03- 13 -10E at
their regularly scheduled meeting on March 13, 1997.
Enclosed is a copy of the resolution and an original agreement for your
files. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
la
Joanne Land
Assistant City Manager/
City Secretary
Enclosure(s)
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Fax: 512418.7097 1- 800.735- 298911/D . 1.800.735.2988 Wise
221 East Main Street
Round Rock, Toxaa 78664
512 - 218 -5400