R-97-05-22-11H - 5/22/1997agreement with WHM Transportation Engineering Consultants, Inc.,
Now Therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK,
RESOLUTION NO. R- 97- 05- 22 -11H
WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock desires to retain engineering
services for the design of a traffic signal at the intersection of
Louis Henna Boulevard with the Wal- Mart /Target driveway, and for
the design of a system to interconnect and operate the traffic
signals at the intersections of Louis Henna Boulevard with the IH-
35 Frontage Roads, Wal- Mart /Target driveway, and Greenlawn
Boulevard as a coordinated system, and
WHEREAS, WHM Transportation Engineering Consultants, Inc. has
submitted an agreement to provide said services, and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to enter into said
TEXAS,
That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute on
behalf of the City an agreement with WHM Transportation Engineering
Consultants, Inc., for the design of a traffic signal at the
intersection of Louis Henna Boulevard with the Wal- Mart /Target
driveway, and for the design of a system to interconnect and
operate the traffic signals at the intersections of Louis Henna
Boulevard with the IH -35 Frontage Roads, Wal- Mart /Target driveway,
and Greenlawn Boulevard as a coordinated system, a copy of said
agreement being attached hereto and incorporated herein for all
purposes.
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ATTEST:
RESOLVED this 22nd day of May, 1997.
LAND, City Secretary
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CHARLES CULPEPP R, Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON
Contract No.
THIS CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES ("Contract ") is made by and between the
City of Round Rock, 221 E. Main St., Round Rock, Texas 78664, hereinafter called "City" and
WHM Transportation Engineering Consultants. Inc. having its principal business address at 2717
Rio Grande St.. Austin, Texas 78705, hereinafter called "Engineer" for the purpose of contracting
for engineering services.
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, Govemment Code, Chapter 2254, Subchapter A, "Professional Services
Procurement Act" provides for the procurement of professional services of engineers; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to contract for engineering services described as follows:
Preliminary design studies, plans, specifications, and estimates for construction of a traffic signal at
the intersection of Louis Henna Blvd. with the Walmart/Target driveway, and for the
interconnection and operation of the traffic signals at the intersections of Louis Henna Blvd. with
the HI 35 Frontage Roads, Walmart/Target driveways, and Greenlawn Blvd. as a coordinated
traffic signal system.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, the City and the Engineer, in consideration of the mutual covenants
and agreements herein contained, do hereby mutually agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
SCOPE OF SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY G
The City will furnish items and perform those services for fulfillment of the Contract as
identified in Attachment A - Services to be Provided by the City, attached hereto and made a part
of this Contract.
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ARTICLE 2
SCOPE OF SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY ENGINEER
The Engineer shall perform those engineering services for fulfillment of the Contract as
identified in Attachment B - Services to be Provided by the Engineer, attached hereto and made a
part of this Contract.
The Engineer shall prepare a schedule of work identified as Attachment C - Work Schedule,
attached hereto and made a part of this Contract. The Work Schedule shall contain a complete
schedule so that the Engineer's Scope of Services under this Contract can be accomplished within
the specified time and contract cost. The Work Schedule will provide specific work sequence and
definite review times by the City and the Engineer of the work performed. If the review time
should take longer than shown on the work schedule, through no fault of the Engineer, additional
contract time will be authorized by the City through a supplemental agreement if requested by a
timely written request from the Engineer and approved by the City.
ARTICLE 3
CONTRACT PERIOD
After execution of this Contract, the Engineer shall not proceed with the work outlined
under Article 2 until authorized in writing by the City to proceed as provided in Article 6. This
Contract shall terminate at the close of business on August 31. 1997 unless extended by written
supplemental agreement duly executed by the Engineer and the City prior to the date of
termination, as provided in Article 11 - Supplemental Agreements, or otherwise terminated as
provided in Article 19 - Termination. Any work performed or cost incurred after the date of
termination shall be ineligible for reimbursement.
The Engineer shall notify the City in writing as soon as possible if it determines, or
reasonably anticipates, that the work under this Contract cannot be completed before the
termination date, and the City may, at its sole discretion, extend the contract period by timely
supplemental agreement as provided in Article 11 - Supplemental Agreements. The Engineer shall
allow adequate time for review and approval of the request for time extension by the City prior to
expiration of this Contract.
The City shall pay and the Engineer agrees to accept the lump sum amount shown below as
full compensation for the engineering services to be performed under this Contract.
The lump sum amount payable under this Contract without modification of the Contract is
$11.700 as shown in Attachment D - Fee Schedule. The lump sum amount payable may be revised
by supplemental agreement in the event of a change in scope, additional complexity from that
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ARTICLE 4
COMPENSATION
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originally anticipated or character of work as authorized by the City.
The Engineer shall prepare and submit to the City monthly progress reports in sufficient
detail to support the progress of the work and in support of invoice requesting monthly payment.
Any preferred format will be identified in Attachment B. Satisfactory progress of work shall be
maintained as a condition of payment.
The fee may be adjusted if additional work is approved by supplemental agreement and
performed by the Engineer.
Payments to the Engineer for services rendered will be made while work is in progress.
The Engineer will prepare and submit to the City, no more frequently than once per month, a
progress report stating the percent completion of the work accomplished during the billing period
and to date, and one original and one copy of a certified invoice in a form acceptable to the City).
The submittal shall also include the progress assessment report, identified as Attachment H -2.
Payment of the lump sum fee will be in proportion to the percent completion of the work tasks
identified in Attachment D - Fee Schedule. Upon receipt and approval of each statement, the City
shall make a good faith effort to pay the amount which is due and payable within thirty (30) days.
The City shall reserve the right to withhold payment pending verification of satisfactory work
performed. The Engineer must submit adequate proof to the City that the task was completed.
The certified statements shall show the total amount earned to the date of submission and
the amount due and payable as of the date of the current statement. Final payment does not relieve
the Engineer of the responsibility of correcting any errors and /or omissions resulting from its
negligence.
The City will issue a written authorization to proceed with the work identified in the scope
of services. The City shall not be responsible for actions by the Engineer or any costs incurred by
the Engineer relating to additional work not included in Attachment B - Services to be Provided by
the Engineer.
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ARTICLE 5
METHOD OF PAYMENT
ARTICLE 6
NOTICE TO PROCEED
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ARTICLE 7
PROGRESS
The Engineer shall, from time to time during the progress of the work, confer with the
City. The Engineer shall prepare and present such information as may be pertinent and necessary,
or as may be requested by the City, in order to evaluate features of the work.
At the request of the City or the Engineer, conferences shall be provided at the Engineer's
office, the office of the City, or at other locations designated by the City. These conferences shall
also include evaluation of the Engineer's services and work when requested by the City.
Should the City determine that the progress in production of work does not satisfy the Work
Schedule, the City shall review the work Schedule with the Engineer to determine corrective action
needed.
The Engineer shall promptly advise the City in writing of events which have a significant
impact upon the progress of the work, including:
(1) problems, delays, adverse conditions which will materially affect the ability to attain
program objectives, prevent the meeting of time schedules and goals, or preclude the
attainment of project work units by established time periods; this disclosure will be
accompanied by statement of the action taken, or contemplated, and any City assistance
needed to resolve the situation; and
(2) favorable developments or events which enable meeting the work schedule goals sooner
than anticipated.
ARTICLE 8
SUSPENSION
Should the City desire to suspend the work, but not terminate the Contract, this may be
done by thirty (30) calendar days verbal notification followed by written confirmation from the City
to that effect. The thirty day notice may be waived in writing by both parties. The work may be
reinstated and resumed in full force and effect within sixty (60) days of receipt of written notice
from the City to resume the work. The sixty day notice may be waived in writing by both parties.
If the City suspends the work, the contract period as determined in Article 3 is not affected
and the Contract will terminate on the date specified unless the Contract is amended.
The City assumes no liability for work performed or costs incurred prior to the date
authorized by the City to begin work, during periods when work is suspended, or subsequent to the
contract completion date.
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ARTICLE 9
ADDITIONAL WORK
If the Engineer is of the opinion that any work it has been directed to perform is beyond the
scope of this Contract and constitutes extra work, it shall promptly notify the City in writing. In the
event the City finds that such work does constitute extra work and exceeds the maximum amount
payable, the City shall so advise the Engineer and a written supplemental agreement will be
executed between the parties as provided in Article 11. The
Engineer shall not perform any proposed additional work or incur any additional costs prior
to the execution, by both parties, of a supplemental agreement. The City shall not be responsible
for actions by the Engineer or any costs incurred by the Engineer relating to additional work not
directly associated with the performance of the work authorized in this Contract or as amended.
ARTICLE 10
CHANGES IN WORK
If the City finds it necessary to request changes to previously satisfactorily completed work
or parts thereof which involve changes to the original scope of services or character of work under
the Contract, the Engineer shall make such revisions if requested and as directed by the City. This
will be considered as additional work and paid for as specified under Article 9 - Additional Work.
The Engineer shall make such revisions to the work authorized in this Contract which has
been completed as are necessary to correct errors appearing therein, when required to do so by the
City. No additional compensation shall be paid for this work.
ARTICLE 11
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS
The terms of this Contract may be modified by supplemental agreement if the City
determines that there has been a significant change in (1) the scope, complexity or character of the
service to be performed; or (2) the duration of the work. Additional compensation, if appropriate,
shall be identified as provided in Article 4.
Any supplemental agreement must be executed by both parties within the contract period
specified in Article 3 - Contract Period.
It is understood and agreed that no claim for extra work done or materials furnished shall be
made by the Engineer until full execution of the supplemental agreement and authorization to
proceed is granted by the City. The City reserves the right to withhold payment pending
verification of satisfactory work performed.
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ARTICLE 12
OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
All data, basic sketches, charts, calculations, plans, specifications, and other documents
created or collected under the terms of this Contract are the exclusive property of the City and shall
be furnished to the City upon request. All documents prepared by the Engineer and all documents
furnished to the Engineer by the City shall be delivered to the City upon completion or termination
of this Contract. The Engineer, at its own expense, may retain copies of such documents or any
other data which it has furnished the City under this Contract. Release of information shall be in
conformance with the Texas Open Records Act.
ARTICLE 13
PERSONNEL, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL
The Engineer shall furnish and maintain, at its own expense, quarters for the performance
of all services, and adequate and sufficient personnel and equipment to perform the services as
required. All employees of the Engineer shall have such knowledge and experience as will enable
them to perform the duties assigned to them. Any employee of the Engineer who, in the opinion of
the City, is incompetent, or whose conduct becomes detrimental to the work, shall immediately be
removed from association with the project when so instructed by the City. The Engineer certifies
that it presently has adequate qualified personnel in its employment for performance of the services
required under this Contract, or will be able to obtain such personnel from sources other than the
City.
The Provider may not change the Project Manager without prior consent of the City.
ARTICLE 14
SUBCONTRACTING
The Engineer shall not assign, subcontract or transfer any portion of the work under this
Contract without prior written approval from the City. All subcontracts shall include the provisions
required in this Contract and shall be approved as to form, in writing, by the City prior to work
being performed under the subcontract.
No subcontract relieves the Engineer of any responsibilities under this Contract.
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ARTICLE 15
EVALUATION OF WORK
The City and any authorized representatives, shall have the right at all reasonable times to
review or otherwise evaluate the work performed or being performed hereunder and the premises in
which it is being performed. If any review or evaluation is made on the premises of the Engineer or
a subprovider, the Engineer shall provide and require its subproviders to provide all reasonable
facilities and assistance for the safety and convenience of the City or USDOT representatives in the
performance of their duties.
ARTICLE 16
SUBM[SSION OF REPORTS
All applicable study reports shall be submitted in preliminary form for approval by the City
before final report is issued. The City's comments on the Engineer's preliminary report will be
addressed in the final report.
ARTICLE 17
VIOLATION OF CONTRACT TERMS/BREACH OF CONTRACT
Violation of Contract terms or breach of contract by the Engineer shall be grounds for
termination of the Contract and any increased cost arising from the Engineer's default, breach of
contract or violation of contract terms shall be paid by the Engineer.
ARTICLE 18
TERMINATION
The Contract may be terminated before the stated termination date by any of the following
conditions.
(1) By mutual agreement and consent, in writing of both parties.
(2) By the City by notice in writing to the Engineer as a consequence of failure by the
Engineer to perform the services set forth herein in a satisfactory manner.
(3) By either party, upon the failure of the other party to fulfill its obligations as set
forth herein.
(4) By the City for reasons of its own and not subject to the mutual consent of the
Engineer upon not less than thirty (30) days written notice to the Engineer.
(5) By satisfactory completion of all services and obligations described herein.
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Should the City terminate this Contract as herein provided, no fees other than fees due and
payable at the time of termination shall thereafter be paid to the Engineer. In determining the value
of the work performed by the Engineer prior to termination, the City shall be the sole judge.
Compensation for work at termination will be based on a percentage of the work completed at that
time. Should the City terminate this Contract under (4) of the paragraph identified above, the
amount charged during the thirty (30) day notice period shall not exceed the amount charged during
the preceding thirty (30) days.
If the Engineer defaults in the performance of this Contract or if the City terminates this
Contract for fault on the part of the Engineer, the City will give consideration to the actual costs
incurred by the Engineer in performing the work to the date of default, the amount of work
required which was satisfactorily completed to date of default, the value of the work which is
usable to the City, the cost to the City of employing another firm to complete the work required
and the time required to do so, and other factors which affect the value to the City of the work
performed at the time of default.
The termination of this Contract and payment of an amount in settlement as prescribed
above shall extinguish all rights, duties, and obligations of the City and the Engineer under this
Contract, except the obligations set forth in Article 19 of this Contract. If the termination of this
Contract is due to the failure of the Engineer to fulfill its contract obligations, the City may take
over the project and prosecute the work to completion. In such case, the Engineer shall be liable to
the City for any additional cost occasioned the City.
The Engineer shall be responsible for the settlement of all contractual and administrative
issues arising out of the procurement made by the Engineer in support of the scope of services
under this Contract.
ARTICLE 19
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
The Engineer shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, statutes, codes,
ordinances, rules and regulations, and the orders and decrees of any court, or administrative bodies
or tribunals in any manner affecting the performance of this Contract, including, without limitation,
worker's compensation laws, minimum and maximum salary and wage statutes and regulations,
and licensing laws and regulations. When required, the Engineer shall furnish the City with
satisfactory proof of its compliance therewith.
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The Engineer shall save harmless the City and its officers and employees from all claims
and liability due to activities of itself, its agents, or employees, performed under this Contract and
which are caused by or result from error, omission, or negligent act of the Engineer or of any
person employed by the Engineer. The Engineer shall also save harmless the City from any and all
expense, including, but not limited to, attorney fees which may be incurred by the City in litigation
or otherwise resisting said claim or liabilities which may be imposed on the City as a result of such
activities by the Engineer, its agents, or employees.
The Engineer shall be responsible for the accuracy of its work and shall promptly make
necessary revisions or corrections resulting from its errors, omissions, or negligent acts without
compensation. The Engineer's responsibility for all questions arising from design errors and/or
omissions will be determined by the City. The Engineer will not be relieved of the responsibility
for subsequent correction of any such errors or omissions or for clarification of any ambiguities
until after the construction phase of the project has been completed.
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ARTICLE 20
INDEMNIFICATION
ARTICLE 21
ENGINEER'S RESPONSIBILITY
ARTICLE 22
ENGINEER'S SEAL
The responsible Engineer shall sign, seal and date all appropriate engineering submissions to
the City in accordance with the Texas Engineering Practice Act and the Rules of the State Board of
Registration for Professional Engineers.
ARTICLE 23
NONCOLLUSION
The Engineer warrants that it has not employed or retained any company or persons, other
than a bona fide employee working solely for the Engineer, to solicit or secure this Contract and
that it has not paid or agreed to pay any company or engineer any fee, commission, percentage,
brokerage fee, gifts, or any other consideration, contingent upon or resulting from the award or
making of this Contract. For breach or violation of this warranty, the City shall have the right to
annul this Contract without liability or, in its discretion, to deduct from the contract price or
compensation, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage,
brokerage fee, gift or contingent fee.
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ARTICLE 24
INSURANCE
The Engineer shall furnish the City a properly completed Certificate of Insurance approved
by the City prior to beginning work under this Contract and shall maintain such insurance through
the contract period. The completed Certificate of Insurance shall be attached hereto and identified
as Attachment G.
ARTICLE 25
INSPECTION OF ENGINEER'S BOOKS AND RECORDS
AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS
The City shall have the exclusive right to examine the books and records of the Engineer for
the purpose of checking the amount of work performed by the Engineer at the time of contract
termination. The Engineer shall maintain all books, documents, papers, accounting records and
other evidence pertaining to cost incurred and shall make such materials available at its office
during the contract period and for four (4) years from the date of final payment under this Contract
or until pending litigation has been completely and fully resolved, whichever occurs last. The City
or any of its duly authorized representatives, shall have access to any and all books, documents,
papers and records of the Engineer which are directly pertinent to this Contract for the purpose of
making audits, examinations, excerpts and transcriptions.
ARTICLE 26
DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION
The Engineer warrants that the representations included in the Debarment Certification
(Negotiated Contracts) submitted with the offer to provide services are current and still valid.
ARTICLE 27
COPYRIGHTS
The City shall have the royalty free, nonexclusive and irrevocable right to reproduce,
publish or otherwise use, and to authorize others to use any reports developed by the Engineer for
governmental purposes.
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ARTICLE 28
COMPUTER GRAPHICS FILES
The Engineer agrees to comply with the Special Provision "Computer Graphics Files for
Document and Information Exchange", if determined by the City to be applicable to this Contract
and if so stated in Attachment B and attached hereto.
ARTICLE 29
SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
The Engineer, and the City, do hereby bind themselves, their successors, executors,
administrators and assigns to each other party of this agreement and to the successors, executors,
administrators, and assigns of such other party in respect to all covenants of this Contract. The
Engineer shall not assign, subcontract or transfer its interest in this Contract without the prior
written consent of the City.
ARTICLE 30
SEVERABILITY
In the event any one or more of the provisions contained in this Contract 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 provision thereof and this Contract shall be construed as
if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein.
ARTICLE 31
PRIOR CONTRACT SUPERSEDED
This Contract constitutes the sole and only agreement of the parties hereto and supersedes
any prior understandings or written or oral contracts between the parties respecting the subject
matter defined herein.
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City of Round Rock
Attn.: City Manager
221 E. Main St.
Round Rock, TX 78664
with copy to:
Stephan L. Sheets
City Attomey
309 E. Main St.
Round Rock, Texas 78664
ARTICLE 32
NOTICES
All notices to either party by the other required under this Contract shall be personally
delivered or mailed to such party at the following respective address:
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Engineer: WHM Transportation
Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Attn: Mike MclnAlff , P. E.
2717 Rio Grande Street
Austin, TX 78705
The undersigned signatory or signatories for the Engineer hereby represent and warrant that
the signatory is an officer of the organization for which he or she has executed this Contract and
that he or she has full and complete authority to enter into this Contract on behalf of the firm. The
above - stated representations and warranties are made for the purpose of inducing the City to enter
into this Contract.
IN WITNESS HEREOF, the City and the Engineer have executed these presents in duplicate.
THE ENGINEER
By:
Mike Mclnturff, P. E.
President
Title
Signature
Printed Name
Date
City of u d Rock
By:
Charles Culpeppbr, Mayor
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A
Attachment B
Attachment C
Attachment D
Attachment E
Attachment F
Attachment G
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ARTICLE 33
SIGNATORY WARRANTY
Services to be Provided by the City
Services to be Provided by the Engineer
Work Schedule, if applicable
- Fee Schedule
Work Authorizations, if applicable
Supplemental Work Authorizations, if applicable
Certificate of Insurance, if applicable
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EXHIBIT A
SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY ink, CITY OF ROUND ROCK
The City of Round Rock will furnish to the Engineer the following items/mformation:
PRELIMINARY DESIGN STUDIES
1. Roadway design criteria.
2. Hard copy and available electronic graphics files of as -built construction plans in 11" X
17" format.
3. Coordinate and conduct preliminary design concept conference.
4. Hard copy and available electronic graphics file of an example of an acceptable format
and content of a schematic and set of construction documents (PS&E).
RIGHT -OF -WAY
1. Provide ROW information.
2. Acquire utility information (plans, maps, etc.) for the City of Round Rock utilities effected
by the project
MISCELLANEOUS (ROADWAY)
1. Coordinate and host utility coordination meetings.
2. Prepare and coordinate any Utility Agreements required.
3. Provide standard detail sheets, bidding documents, and specification as necessary
LETTING PROCESS
1. Publish notice of project letting and invitation to bid.
2. Award contract to successful bidder.
CONSTRUCTION PROCESS
1. Provide periodic inspection.
2. Provide final inspection and approval of installation.
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The wo ort and the management for the project included in this contract will be conducted in the
Engin A ffice in Austin, Texas. The Engineer will be readily accessible to the City of Round Rock
staff and will meet with the City's project manager as necessary. At a minimum, monthly progress
reports will be submitted, which will detail on -going work as well as work accomplished since the
previous report. A memorandum documenting progress meetings will be prepared by the Engineer.
When feasible, the City's standard drawings, and specifications of previously approved special
provisions/specifications will be utilized. If a special provision or special specification must be
developed under this contract, it shall be in the City's format, and, to the extent possible, incorporate
references to the City's approved test procedures.
EXHIBIT B
SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE ENGINEER
All work is subject to the review and approval of the City of Round Rock. For those items which
require preliminary approval, a special designation for preliminary submission is noted in the following
list of services to be provided.
The plan sheets specified in the following list of tasks will adhere to 11 "x 17" format . Specific project
items not adequately addressed on example sheets should be discussed with the City's Project Manager.
To minimize revisions, the Engineer will request sample copies of any sheets/schematics/etc. for
clarification.
The Engineer will incorporate all plans furnished by the City into one complete set of engineering
documents.
The Engineer will solicit and secure written permission for entry to accomplish any work beyond the
existing tight of way. The Engineer is fully responsible for any traffic control required from any data
collection activities. The control must be consistent with the City's procedures. The Engineer may not
close a lane of traffic without the written approval of the City's Project Manager. All survey work
shall be done in accordance with Texas Board of Professional Surveyors "Manual of Practice for Land
Surveying."
The Engineer shall provide the following engineering services required for the preparation of the plans,
specifications and estimate (PS&E).
PRELIMINARY DESIGN STUDIES
1. Meet with City, TxDOT, and City of Austin personnel to discuss schedule, scope of work,
coordination strategy, and obtain available existing intersection plans.
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2. Conduct field review to note existing roadway geometry and traffic operations.
3. Conduct 24 hour traffic counts with hourly totals on each approach of the intersection (three
traffic counters required as one approach is not open to traffic at this time).
4. Conduct AM, noon, and PM peak hour turning movement counts at the following
intersections: Louis Henna Blvd. (CR 170) - IH 35 Frontage Roads, Wal- Mart/Target
driveways, and Greenlawn Blvd.
5. Prepare traffic signal warrant documentation based on existing counts at the intersection,
and if necessary, the projected volume from the Target driveway.
RIGHT OF WAY
1. Identify potential utility conflicts with the proposed construction.
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATES
1. Prepare traffic signal plans for the intersection of Louis Henna Blvd with the Walmart /
Target driveways in accordance with City of Round Rock requirements.
2. Design a system to interconnect the traffic signals located at the intersections of Louis
Henna Blvd. (CR 170) with the IH 35 Frontage Roads, the Walmart / Target driveways,
and Greenlawn Blvd. and develop the operational plan for the system. Prepare the plans,
specifications, and estimates for the system.
3. All plans, specifications, and estimates shall be complete and will include all details
necessary for the construction of the project including, but not limited to, signing, striping,
any new details or specifications, and traffic control details.
BIDDING PROCESS
1. Prepare twenty copies of construction plans and bid documents.
2. Provide copies of construction plans and bid documents to prospective bidders.
3. Accept completed bid documents
4. Review submitted bid documents and recommend action relative to the award of contract
to the City of Round Rock
SCHEDULE
1. It is anticipated that the Notice to Proceed will be dated May 23, 1997. The Engineer will
submit 100% complete plans to the City of Round Rock by June 13, 1997. The anticipated
letting date is July, 1997. Interim review of the project will be accomplished at completion
of all preliminary design studies, at the time the Engineer is ready to make a
recommendation of the interconnection system and operating plan, and when the plans,
specifications, and estimates are 95% complete.
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EXHIBIT C
WORK SCHEDULE
The following work schedule is proposed for completion of all required tasks as described in Exhibit B:
Task Completion Date
Meet with City, TxDOT and City of Austin to discuss schedule, May 26
scope of work, coordination strategy, and obtain available existing
intersection plans.
Conduct field review May 28
Conduct traffic counts May 30
Prepare traffic signal warrant documentation June6
Prepare traffic signal plans for Louis Henna and Wal Mart /Target Driveways June 13
Design interconnect system June 13
Prepare copies of construction plans and bid documents June 18
Review bid documents and recommend action June30
Traffic Counting
Print -Out Counts
TMC's
Analysis and Plan Preparation
Task /Hours \Staff @ Rate
Meet with City, obtain plans
Field review operations /geometry
Signal warrants
PASSER II /III, operational plan (3)
Prepare plans, spec, estimate
Review with City
Assist in bid process
QC, internal review
Total Staff Hours
Total Staff Cost
Organization of Project
Travel
Materials
Printing
EXHIBIT D
FEE SCHEDULE
People Hrs /Person Cost /Hour Tubes Cost /Tube Counting Cost
3 $200 600
4 9 $40 1440
Traffic Count Subtotal 2040
RM @ $100 MM @ $100 RI @ $50 CB @ $45 KH @ $65 Task Cost
0 2 0 0 2 330
0 2 0 0 4 460
0 0 2 2 6 580
0 0 6 0 12 1080
0 8 0 32 16 3280
0 4 0 5 4 885
0 6 2 0 6 1090
2 4 2 2 4 1050
2 26 12 41 54
200 2600 600 1845 3510
Personnel Subtotal 8755
265
60
185
400
Expenses Subtotal 910
Counts + Analysis and Plan Preparation + Expenses
11705
DATE: May 19, 1997
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting, May 22, 1997
ITEM: 11H. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an engineering
services contract with WHM Transportation Engineering Consultants,
Inc. for the design of a traffic signal at the Intersection of Louis Henna
Blvd. with Wal- Mart/Target driveway, and the for the design of a system
to Interconnect and operate the traffic signals at the intersections of
Louis Henna Blvd. with the IH -35 Frontage Roads, Wal -Mart/ Target
driveway, and Greenlawn Blvd. as a coordinated system.
STAFF RESOURCE PERSON: Jim Nuse
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This resolution will authorize the Mayor to enter Into a contract with WHM Transportation
Engineering Consultants, Inc. to design the propdsed traffic signal at the intersection of
Louis Henna Blvd. with the Wal- Mart/Target driveway. It also provides for the design of
a system to connect the traffic signals at the intersections of Louis Henna Blvd. with the
IH 35 Frontage Roads, the WaI- Mart/Target driveway, and Greenlawn Blvd. This wilt allow
for coordination of the traffic signals improving the operation and reducing delay.
A cost for the contract not exceeding $ 11,700 has been negotiated which staff believes
is a fair and reasonable cost for the services to be performed.
Staff recommends approval of this resolution.
Mayor
Charles Culpepper
Mayor Pro -tem
Earl Palmer
Coundl Members
Robert Stluka
Rod Morgan
Pock Stewart
Martha Chavez
Jimmy Joseph
p4 Manager
Robert L Bennett, Jr.
City Attorney
StephanL Sheets
CITY OF ROUND ROCK
221 East Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664
512-218-5400
May 29,1997
WHM Transportation Engineering
Consultants, Inc.
Attn: Mike Mclnturff, P.E.
2717 Rio Grande Street
Austin, TX 78705
Dear Mr. Mclnturff:
The Round Rock City Council approved Resolution No. R- 97- 05- 22 -11H at
their regularly scheduled meeting on May 22,1997.
Enclosed is a copy of the resolution and an original Contract for
Engineering Services for your files. If you have any questions, please do
not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
Joanne Land
Assistant City Manager/
City Secretary
Enclosure(s)
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