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HomeMy WebLinkAbout234-08 RESOLUTION• RESOLUTION NO. 234-08 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ENGINEERING CONTRACT WITH McCLELLAND CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $397,621 00 FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR WATER AND SEWER RELOCATIONS AND CONCURRENT CONSTRUCTION OF A 36" WATER TRANSMISSION MAIN ASSOCIATED WITH THE WIDENING OF HIGHWAY 265 FROM MISSION TO JOYCE BOULEVARD; APPROVING A $20,000.00 CONTINGENCY; AND APPROVING A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $400,000.00. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS - Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, hereby approves an Engineering Contract with McClelland Consulting Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $397,621.00 for design services for water and sewer relocations and concurrent construction of a 36" water transmission main associated with the widening of Highway 265 from Mission to Joyce Boulevard. A copy of the contract, marked Exhibit "A," is attached hereto and made a part hereof. Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, hereby approves a contingency in the amount of $20,000.00. Section 3. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, hereby approves a budget adjustment in the amount of $400,000.00. PASSED and APPROVED this 16th day of December, 2008. APPROVED: By: ATTEST: By: DAN COODY, Mayor SO DRA E SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer AGREEMENT For PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES Between CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS And MCCLELLAND CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. THIS AGREEMENT is made as of A&M[XrA, 2008, by and between City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, acting by and through its Mayor (hereinafter called CITY OF FAYEI IEVILLE) and McClelland Consulting Engineers, Inc. with offices located in Fayetteville, AR (hereinafter called MCE). CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE requires professional engineering services in connection with the design and construction observation services for water and sewer system improvements along Arkansas Highway 265 between Highway 45 (Mission Boulevard) and Joyce Boulevard , as further defined by AHTD Job 040517,in order to facilitate the widening of said Highway 265 by the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department, as well as water system improvements along the Township Street corridor, generally from Highway 265 to Old Wire Road (The "Project"), and as further described in Appendix A. Therefore, CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE and MCE in consideration of their mutual covenants agree as follows: MCE shall serve as CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE's professional engineering consultant in those assignments to which this Agreement applies, and shall give consultation and advice to CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE during the performance of MCE's services. All services shall be performed under the direction of a professional engineer registered in the State of Arkansas and qualified in the particular field. If Construction Phase Services are to be provided by MCE under this Agreement, the construction shall be executed under the observation of a professional engineer registered in the State of Arkansas in accordance with Arkansas Code Amended §22-9-101. SECTION 1- AUTHORIZATION OF SERVICES 1.1 Services on any assignment shall be undertaken only upon written Authorization of CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE and agreement of MCE. Assignments may include services described hereafter as Basic Services or as Additional Services of MCE. Hwy. 265 Water & Sewer Improvements FY082146 1 Contract — Prime Agreement 1.2 Changes, modifications or amendments in scope, price or fees to this contract shall not be allowed without a formal contract amendment approved by the Mayor and the City Council in advance of the change in scope, costs, fees, or delivery schedule. SECTION 2 - BASIC SERVICES OF MCE 2.1.1 Perform professional design services in connection with the Project as hereinafter stated, which shall include normal civil, structural, and surveying services. 2.1.1.1 The Scope of Services to be furnished by MCE during the Preliminary and Final Design Phase is included in Section 2.2 hereafter and in Appendix A attached hereto and made part of this Agreement. Preliminary and Final Design Phase Services shall include Design Surveys and Bidding Phase Services. 2.1.1.2 The Scope of Services to be furnished by MCE for property mapping, easement mapping and easement preparation is included in Section 2.2 hereafter and in Appendix A attached hereto and made a part of this Agreeement. 2.1.1.3 The Scope of Services to be famished by MCE for Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Services will be negotiated in full and added by an amendment to this Agreement. 2.1.1.4 The Scope of Services to be furnished by MCE during the Construction Phase will be negotiated in full and added by an amendment to this Agreement. 2.1.2 Execution of this agreement will authorize the Engineer to proceed with the services as described herein. Hwy. 265 Water & Sewer Improvements FY082146 2 Contract — Prime Agreement r 2.2 Design Services 2.2.1 MCE will perform engineering and related services in order to prepare Preliminary Drawings, Final Drawings, Project Specifications, Bidding assistance, AHTD Coordination, and related services as described in Appendix A. 2.2.1.1 Text documents shall be provided to CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE in Microsoft® Word version 2000 or later software. Contract drawings shall be prepared using standard borders, sheet sizes, title blocks and CADD standards provided by CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE. MCE may use its normal software for the preparation of drawings but the final product shall be provided to CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE in Autodesk AutoCAD version 2004 or later. 2.2.1.2 Develop and include in Appendix A of this Agreement for approval by CITY OF FAYEI fEVILLE, a project design schedule in which MCE shall include, in an acceptable level of detail, the steps and milestone dates to be undertaken by MCE in the completion of this design. This Schedule shall include reasonable allowances for review and approval times required by CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, performance of services by CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE's consultants, and review and approval times required by public authorities having jurisdiction over the Project. This Schedule shall be equitably adjusted as the Project progresses, allowing for changes in scope, character or size of the Project requested by CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, or for delays or other causes beyond MCE's reasonable control. The progress design schedule shall consist of a tabular list of milestones for each phase of services. 2.2.1.3 When requested by the CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE's City Engineer, prepare for and attend Water and Sewer Committee meetings and a City Council meeting to provide support for the project. Hwy. 265 Water & Sewer Improvements FY082146 3 Contract — Prime Agreement 2.2.2 Provide through contract amendments services or data such as geotechnical investigations, core borings, probings and subsurface explorations, hydrographic surveys, laboratory tests, and inspections of samples, materials, and equipment as necessary for authorized Project services including appropriate professional interpretations of all the foregoing; property, boundary, easement, right-of-way, topographic, and utility surveys; noting zoning and deed restrictions. 2.2.2.1 Fully disclose all subcontract agreements including the name and address of the subconsultant, the scope of services to be provided and the value of the subcontract agreement. 2.2.2.2 Incorporate into all subcontract agreements for planning and design engineering services the applicable milestone dates from the Submittal Schedule and the CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE and require all MCE subconsultants to be bound by the Submittal Schedule. 2.2.3 Design shall be reviewed by CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, or such parties as CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE shall designate, at completion of preliminary (30% complete) and final (90% complete) plans. Interim reviews may be performed at the request of MCE or the CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE in order to facilitate completion of the project. 2.2.3.1 Final Design shall be reviewed by the CITY OF FAYTTEVILLE, the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department and the Arkansas Department of Health. Design documents shall be modified/updated by MCE as necessary for approval by all parties. Creek crossing plans shall be submitted to the Corps of Engineers for their approval. 2.2.3.2 MCE shall assist the CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE in the process of advertising the project for bids, receiving bids, and preparing a Bid Tabulation. Hwy. 265 Water & Sewer Improvements FY082146 4 Contract — Prime Agreement 2.2.3.3 MCE shall assist the CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE concerning coordination with the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department, including calculations of estimated reimbursement percentages, attendance of AHTD coordination meetings and preparation of draft documents required by AHTD related to the project design. 2.3 Property Mapping and Easement Services 2.3.1 MCE will perform property mapping, easement mapping and easement preparation services as described in Appendix A. 2.3.1.1 MCE shall rely on AHTD property maps and right-of-way maps concerning AHTD's right-of-way acquisition. MCE shall rely on CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE atlas maps and easement acquisition personnel for information on existing easements. Based on these data MCE shall prepare property maps and easement maps, determine the extent of required new easements, verify the current ownership of property where new easement are required, and prepare required easement documents in accordance with CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE easement criteria. MCE shall revise easements where AHTD right-of-way limits change or where the requirements by the CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE are revised, at the expense of the CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE. Any errors detected in easement documents prepared by MCE shall be revised by MCE at MCE's expense. 2.4 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Phase 2.4.1 MCE shall complete a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan based on the final system design and in accordance with applicable ADEQ criteria for approval by the CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE and implementation by the construction contractor. Hwy. 265 Water & Sewer Improvements FY082146 5 Contract —Prime Agreement • 2.5 Construction Phase 2.5.1 The scope of Construction Phase Services will be described in detail in a future amendment to this Agreement. SECTION 3 - ADDITIONAL SERVICES OF MCE 3.1 General If authorized in writing by the CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE Mayor and the City Council and agreed to in writing by MCE, MCE shall furnish or obtain from others Additional Services of the following types that are not considered normal or customary Basic Services. The scope of Additional Services may include: 3.1.1 Financial Consultation Consult with CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE's fiscal agents and bond attorneys and provide such engineering data as required for any bond prospectus or other financing requirements. . 3.1.2 Administrative Assistance Provide Contract and Project administration to the degree authorized by CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE. 3.1.3 Furnishing renderings or models of the Project for CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE's use. 3.1.4 Miscellaneous Studies Investigations involving detailed consideration of operations, maintenance, and overhead expenses, and the preparation of rate schedules, earnings, and expense statements; feasibility studies; appraisals and valuations; detailed quantity surveys of material, equipment, and labor; and audits or inventories required in connection with construction performed by CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE. 3.1.5 Preparing to serve or serving as a witness for CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE in any litigation or other proceeding involving the Project. Hwy. 265 Water & Sewer Improvements FY082146 6 Contract —Prime Agreement 3.1.6 Extra Services 3.1.6.1 Services not specifically defined heretofore that may be authorized by CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE. 3.2 Contingent Additional Services 3.2.1 If services described under Contingent Additional Services in Paragraph 3.2 are required due to circumstances beyond MCE's control, MCE shall notify CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE and request a formal contract amendment approved by the Mayor and the City Council prior to commencing such services. If CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE deems that such services described in 3.2 are not required, CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE shall give prompt written notice to MCE. If CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE indicates in writing that all or parts of such Contingent Additional Services are not required, MCE shall have no obligation to provide those services. 3.2.2 Making revisions in Drawings, Specifications, or other documents when such revisions are: 3.2.2.1 Required because of inconsistent approvals or instructions previously given by CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, including revisions made necessary by adjustments in CITY OF FAYEI IEVILLE's program or Project Budget. 3.2.2.2 Required by the enactment or revision of codes, laws, or regulations subsequent to the preparation of such documents. SECTION 4 - RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE shall, within a reasonable time, so as not to delay the services of MCE: 4.1 Provide AHTD's plans for MCE's use. 4.2 Provide full information as to CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE's requirements for the Project. Hwy. 265 Water & Sewer Improvements FY082146 7 Contract — Prime Agreement • 4.3 Assist MCE by placing at MCE's disposal all available information pertinent to the assignment including previous reports and any other data relative thereto. 4.4 Guarantee access to and make all provisions for MCE to enter upon public and private property as required for MCE to perform its services under this Agreement. 4.5 Examine all studies, reports, sketches, cost opinions, Bid Documents, Drawings, proposals, and other documents presented by MCE and render in writing decisions pertaining thereto. 4.6 Provide such professional legal, accounting, financial, and insurance counseling services as may be required for the Project. 4.7 Designate in writing a person to act as CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE's representative with respect to the services to be performed under this Agreement. Such person shall have complete authority to transmit instructions, receive information, interpret and define CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE's policies and decisions with respect to materials, equipment, elements and systems to be used in the Project, and other matters pertinent to the services covered by this Agreement. 4.8 Give prompt written notice to MCE whenever CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE observes or otherwise becomes aware of any defect in the Project. 4.9 Furnish approvals and permits from all governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the Project and such approvals and consents from others as may be necessary for completion of the Project. Pay directly to the governmental authorities the actual filing and permit fees. 4.10 Pay for placement of legal notices and advertisements in newspapers or other publications required by program requirements. 4.11 Furnish, or direct MCE to provide, necessary Additional Services as stipulated in Section 3 of this Agreement or other services as required. Hwy. 265 Water & Sewer Improvements FY082146 8 Contact — Prime Agreement • 4.12 If CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE's standard bidding requirements, Agreement forms and General Conditions are to be used, CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE shall provide copies of such documents for MCE's use in coordinating the Contract Drawings and Specifications. 4.13 CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE and/or its representative will review all documents and provide written comments to MCE in a timely manner. SECTION 5 - PERIOD OF SERVICE 5.1 This Agreement will become effective upon the first written notice by CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE authorizing services hereunder. 5.2 The provisions of this Agreement have been agreed to in anticipation of the orderly progress of the Project through completion of the services stated in the Agreement. MCE will proceed with providing the authorized services immediately upon receipt of written authorization from CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE. Said authorization shall include the scope of the services authorized and the time in which the services are to be completed. SECTION 6 - PAYMENTS TO MCE 6.1 Compensation For the Scope of Services described herein, CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE shall pay MCE an amount Not to Exceed the sum amount of $397.621.00 United States Dollars (US $397,621.00) in accordance with the provisions described in the following paragraphs. The profit included in this Not to Exceed amount shall be $42,602.18. 6.1.1 Design Surveys, Preliminary and Final Design and Bidding Services For design surveys, preliminary design, final design and bidding services to be performed by MCE, CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE shall pay MCE for time spent on the project at the rates shown in attached Appendix B-1 for each classification of MCE personnel, and for reimbursable expenses. The rates shown in Appendix B-1 will be increased annually with the first increase effective on or about Match 1, 2009. Hwy. 265 Water & Sewer Improvements FY082146 9 Contract — Prime Agreement 6.1.2 Property Surveys and Property Acquisition Documents For Property Surveys, Property and Easement Mapping, and Property Acquisition Documents, CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE shall pay MCE for time spent on the project at the rates shown in attached Appendix B-2 for each classification of MCE personnel, and for reimbursable expenses. The rates shown in Appendix B-2 will be increased annually with the first increase effective on or about March 1, 2009. 6.1.3 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan For Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan services, CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE shall pay MCE for time spent on the project at the rates shown in attached Appendix B-3 for each classification of MCE personnel, and for reimbursable expenses. The rates shown in Appendix B-3 will be increased annually with the first increase effective on or about March 1, 2009. 6.1.4 Construction Phase Services For the Construction Phase Services described herein, CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE shall pay MCE an amount to be negotiated at a later date. 6.1.5 Additional Services For authorized Additional engineering services under Section 3, "Additional Services", compensation to MCE shall be negotiated at the time Additional Services are authorized. 6.2 Statements Monthly statements for each calendar month shall be submitted to CITY OF FAYEI 1EVILLE or such parties as CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE may designate consistent with MCE's normal billing schedule. Once established, the billing schedule shall be maintained throughout the duration of the Project. Applications for payment shall be made in accordance with a format to be developed by MCE and approved by CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE. Hwy. 265 Water & Sewer Improvements FY082146 10 Contract — Prime Agreement 6.3 Payments All statements are payable upon receipt and due within thirty (30) days. If a portion of MCE's statement is disputed by CITY OF FAYE1 1 EVILLE, the undisputed portion shall be paid by CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE by the due date. CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE shall advise MCE in writing of the basis for any disputed portion of any statement. CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE will make reasonable effort to pay invoices within 30 days of date the invoice is approved, however, payment within 30 days is not guaranteed. 6.4 Final Payment Upon satisfactory completion of the work performed under this Agreement, as a condition before final payment under this Agreement, or as a termination settlement under this Agreement, MCE shall execute and deliver to CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE a release of all claims against CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE arising under or by virtue of this Agreement, except claims which are specifically exempted by MCE to be set forth therein. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement or by State law or otherwise expressly agreed to by the parties to this Agreement, fmal payment under this Agreement or settlement upon termination of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of CITY OF FAYE I 1 EVILLE's claims against MCE or his sureties under this Agreement or applicable performance and payment bonds, if any. 6.5 Fee Changes Subject to the City Council approval, adjustment of the Not to Exceed amount may be made should MCE establish and CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE agree that there has been or is to be a significant change in scope, complexity or character of the services to be performed; or if CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE decides to shorten the duration of work from the time period specified in the Agreement for completion of work and such modification warrants such adjustment. Changes, modifications or amendments in scope, price or fees to this Contract shall not be allowed without formal contract amendment approved by the Mayor and the City Council in advance of the change in scope, cost, fees, or delivery schedule. Hwy. 265 Water & Sewer Improvements FY082146 11 Contract — Prime Agreement SECTION 7 - GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS 7.1 Insurance 7.1.1 During the course of performance of these services, MCE will maintain (in United States Dollars) the following minimum insurance coverages: Type of Coverage Workers' Compensation Employers' Liability Commercial General Liability Bodily Injury and Property Damage Automobile Liability: Bodily Injury and Property Damage Professional Liability Insurance Limits of Liability Statutory $500,000 Each Accident $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit $1,000,000 Each Claim MCE will provide to CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE certificates as evidence of the specified insurance within ten days of the date of this Agreement and upon each renewal of coverage. 7.1.2 Construction Contractors shall be required to provide (or CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE may provide) Owner's Protective Liability Insurance naming CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE as a Named Insured to endorse CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE. Construction Contractors shall be required to provide certificates evidencing such insurance to CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE and MCE. 7.1.3 CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE and MCE waive all rights against each other and their officers, directors, agents, or employees for damage covered by property insurance during and after the completion of MCE's services. A provision similar to this shall be incorporated into all Construction Contracts entered into by CITY OF FAYE1 1EVILLE, and all construction Contractors shall be required to provide waivers of subrogation in favor of CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE and MCE for damage or liability covered by any construction Contractor's policy of insurance. Hwy. 265 Water & Sewer Improvements 12 Contract — Prime Agreement FY082146 7.2 Professional Responsibility 7.2.1 MCE will exercise reasonable skill, care, and diligence in the performance of MCE's services and will carry out its responsibilities in accordance with customarily accepted professional engineering practices. MCE agrees not to seek or accept any compensation or reimbursements from the City of Fayetteville for engineering work it performs to correct any errors, omissions or other deficiencies caused by MCE's failure to meet customarily accepted professional engineering practices. CITY OF FAYEI IEVILLE retains all other remedies to recover for its damages caused by any negligence of MCE. 7.2.2 In addition MCE will be responsible to CITY OF FAYEI IEVILLE for damages caused by its negligent conduct during its activities at the Project Site to the extent covered by MCE's Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability Insurance policies as specified in Paragraph 7.1.1. 7.3 Cost Opinions and Projections Cost opinions and projections prepared by MCE relating to construction costs and schedules, operation and maintenance costs, equipment characteristics and performance, and operating results are based on MCE's experience, qualifications, and judgment as a design professional. Since MCE has no control over weather, cost and availability of labor, material and equipment, labor productivity, construction Contractors' procedures and methods, unavoidable delays, construction Contractors' methods of determining prices, economic conditions, competitive bidding or market conditions, and other factors affecting such cost opinions or projections, MCE does not guarantee that actual rates, costs, performance, schedules, and related items will not vary from cost opinions and projections prepared by MCE. 7.4 Changes CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE shall have the right to make changes within the general scope of MCE's services, with an appropriate change in compensation and schedule only after Fayetteville City Council approval of such proposed changes and, upon execution of a mutually acceptable amendment or change order signed by the Mayor of the CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE and the President or any Vice President of MCE. Hwy. 265 Water & Sewer Improvements FY082146 13 Contract —Prime Agreement 7.5 Termination 7.5.1 This Agreement may be terminated in whole or in part in writing by either party in the event of substantial failure by the other party to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement through no fault of the terminating party, provided that no termination may be effected unless the other party is given. 7.5.1.1 Not less than ten (10) calendar days written notice (delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested) of intent to terminate, 7.5.1.2 An opportunity for consultation with the terminating party prior to termination. 7.5.2 This Agreement may be terminated in whole or in part in writing by CITY OF FAYEI IEVILLE for its convenience, provided that MCE is given. 7.5.2.1 Not less than ten (10) calendar days written notice (delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested) of intent to terminate, 7.5.2.2 An opportunity for consultation with the terminating party prior to termination. 7.5.3 If termination for default is effected by CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, an equitable adjustment in the price provided for in this Agreement shall be made, but 7.5.3.1 No amount shall be allowed for anticipated profit on unperformed services or other work, 7.5.3.2 Any payment due to MCE at the time of termination may be adjusted to cover any additional costs to CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE because of MCE's default. Hwy. 265 Water & Sewer Improvements FY082146 14 Contract — Prime Agreement 7.5.4 If termination for default is effected by MCE, or if termination for convenience is effected by CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, the equitable adjustment shall include a reasonable profit for services or other work performed. The equitable adjustment for any termination shall provide for payment to MCE for services rendered and expenses incurred prior to the termination, in addition to termination settlement costs reasonably incurred by MCE relating to commitments which had become firm prior to the termination. 7.5.5 Upon receipt of a termination action under Paragraphs 7.5.1 or 7.5.2 above, MCE shall: 7.5.5.1 Promptly discontinue all affected work (unless the notice directs otherwise), 7.5.5.2 Deliver or otherwise make available to CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE all data, drawings, specifications, reports, estimates, summaries and such other information and materials as may have been accumulated by MCE in performing this Agreement, whether completed or in process. 7.5.6 Upon termination under Paragraphs 7.5.1 or 7.5.2 above CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE may take over the work and may award another party an agreement to complete the work under this Agreement. 7.5.7 If, after termination for failure of MCE to fulfill contractual obligations, it is determined that MCE had not failed to fulfill contractual obligations, the termination shall be deemed to have been for the convenience of CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE. In such event, adjustments of the agreement price shall be made as provided in Paragraph 7.5.4 of this clause. Hwy. 265 Water & Sewer Improvements FY082146 15 Contract —Prime Agreement 7.6 Delays In the event the services of MCE are suspended or delayed by CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE or by other events beyond MCE's reasonable control, MCE shall be entitled to additional compensation and time for reasonable costs incurred by MCE in temporarily closing down or delaying the Project. 7.7 Rights and Benefits MCE's services will be performed solely for the benefit of CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE and not for the benefit of any other persons or entities. 7.8 Dispute Resolution 7.8.1 Scope of Paragraph: The procedures of this Paragraph shall apply to any and all disputes between CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE and MCE which arise from, or in any way are related to, this Agreement, including, but not limited to the interpretation of this Agreement, the enforcement of its terms, any acts, errors, or omissions of CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE or MCE in the performance of this Agreement, and disputes concerning payment. 7.8.2 Exhaustion of Remedies Required: No action may be filed unless the parties first negotiate. If timely Notice is given under Paragraph 7.8.3, but an action is initiated prior to exhaustion of these procedures, such action shall be stayed, upon application by either party to a court of proper jurisdiction, until the procedures in Paragraphs 7.8.3 and 7.8.4 have been complied with. 7.8.3 Notice of Dispute 7.8.3.1 For disputes arising prior to the making of final payment promptly after the occurrence of any incident, action, or failure to act upon which a claim is based, the party seeking relief shall serve the other party with a written Notice; Hwy. 265 Water & Sewer Improvements FY082146 16 Contract — Prime Agreement 7.8.3.2 For disputes arising within one year after the making of final payment, CITY OF FAYE 111,VILLE shall give MCE written Notice at the address listed in Paragraph 7.14 within thirty (30) days after occurrence of any incident, accident, or first observance of defect or damage. In both instances, the Notice shall specify the nature and amount of relief sought, the reason relief should be granted, and the appropriate portions of this Agreement that authorize the relief requested. 7.8.4 Negotiation: Within seven days of receipt of the Notice, the Project Managers for CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE and MCE shall confer in an effort to resolve the dispute. If the dispute cannot be resolved at that level, then, upon written request of either side, the matter shall be referred to the President of MCE and the Mayor of CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE or his designee. These officers shall meet at the Project Site or such other location as is agreed upon within 30 days of the written request to resolve the dispute. 7.9 CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE represents that it has sufficient funds or the means of obtaining funds to remit payment to MCE for services rendered by MCE. 7.10 Publications Recognizing the importance of professional development on the part of MCE's employees and the importance of MCE's public relations, MCE may prepare publications, such as technical papers, articles for periodicals, and press releases, pertaining to MCE's services for the Project. Such publications will be provided to CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE in draft form for CITY OF FAYE I IEVILLE's advance review. CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE shall review such drafts promptly and provide CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE's comments to MCE. CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE may require deletion of proprietary data or confidential information from such publications, but otherwise CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE will not unreasonably withhold approval. The cost of MCE's activities pertaining to any such publication shall be for MCE's account. Hwy. 265 Water & Sewer Improvements FY082146 17 Contract — Prime Agreement • 7.11 Indemnification 7.11.1 CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE agrees that it will require all construction Contractors to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE and MCE from and against any and all loss where loss is caused or incurred or alleged to be caused or incurred in whole or in part as a result of the negligence or other actionable fault of the Contractors, or their employees, agents, Subcontractors, and Suppliers. 7.12 Computer Models MCE may use or modify MCE's proprietary computer models in service of CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE under this Agreement, or MCE may develop computer models during MCE's service to CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE under this Agreement. Such use, modification, or development by MCE does not constitute a license to CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE to use or modify MCE's computer models. Said proprietary computer models shall remain the sole property of the MCE. CITY OF FAYE I I EVILLE and MCE will enter into a separate license agreement if CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE wishes to use MCE's computer models. 7.13 Ownership of Documents All documents provided by CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE including original drawings, disks of CADD drawings and cross sections, estimates, specification field notes, and data are and remain the property of CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE. MCE may retain reproduced copies of drawings and copies of other documents. Engineering documents, drawings, and specifications prepared by MCE as part of the Services shall become the property of CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE when MCE has been compensated for all Services rendered, provided, however, that MCE shall have the unrestricted right to their use. MCE shall, however, retain its rights in its standard drawings details, specifications, databases, computer software, and other proprietary property. Rights to intellectual property developed, utilized, or modified in the performance of the Services shall remain the property of MCE. Any files delivered in electronic medium may not work on systems and software different than those with which they were originally produced. MCE makes no warranty as to the compatibility of these files with any other system or software. Because of the potential degradation of electronic medium over time, in the Hwy. 265 Water & Sewer Improvements FY082146 18 Contract — Prime Agreement l • event of a conflict between the sealed original drawings/hard copies and the electronic files, the sealed drawings/hard copies will govern. 7.14 Notices Any Notice required under this Agreement will be in writing, addressed to the appropriate party at the following addresses: CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE's address. City of Fayetteville Attn: David Jurgens, PE 113 W. Mountain Fayetteville AR 72701 MCE's address: McClelland Consulting Engineers, Inc. Attn: Branch Manager 1810 North College Avenue Fayetteville, AR 72703 7.15 Successor and Assigns CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE and MCE each binds himself and his successors, executors, administrators, and assigns to the other party of this Agreement and to the successors, executors, administrators, and assigns of such other party, in respect to all covenants of this Agreement; except as above, neither CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE nor MCE shall assign, sublet, or transfer his interest in the Agreement without the written consent of the other. 7.16 Controlling Law This Agreement shall be subject to, interpreted and enforced according to the laws of the State of Arkansas without regard to any conflicts of law provisions. 7.17 Entire Agreement This Agreement represents the entire Agreement between MCE and CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE relative to the Scope of Services herein. Since terms contained in purchase orders do not generally apply to professional services, in the event CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE issues to MCE a purchase order, no preprinted terms thereon shall become a part of this Agreement. Said purchase order document, whether Hwy. 265 Water & Sewer Improvements FY082146 19 Contract — Prime Agreement