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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC-1351(A) - Engineering services, Pump station & reservoir, Spyglass HillCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CALIFORNIA DATE 4uly 9, 1971 TO: FINANCE DIRECTOR FROM: City Clerk SUBJECT: Contract No. C-1-351 £a City Hall 3300 W. Newport Blvd. Area Code 714 673 -2110 Description of Contract Soil and Geologic Investigation for Proposed Zone IV Water Storage Reservoir for Harbor View Hills, Sector IV Authorized by Resolution No. 6421 , adopted on B -6 -66 Effective date of Contract JulV 7, 1971 Contract with Converse, Davis and Associates Address 2022E South Grand Santa Ana, CA Amount of Contract See Schedule - "Exhibit A" and page -3- V -city Cle c tt Resolution authorizing City Manager to approve contracts under $5,000.00 AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES (Soil and Geologic Investigation for Proposed Zone IV Water Storage Reservoir for Harbor View Hills, Sector IV) THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this '7 }h day of J V � S , 1971, by and between the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "City ", and the firm of CONVERSE, DAVIS AND ASSOCIATES, CONSULTING ENGINEERS AND GEOLOGISTS, hereinafter referred to as "Engineer ": WHEREAS, City proposes to provide domestic water service to a hillside area known as Harbor View Hills, Sector IV, which is partially located in three undeveloped water pressure zones (Master Plan Zone III, IV and V); and WHEREAS, a Zone IV Water Storage Reservoir is required for said area; and WHEREAS, engineering services are necessary to investigate, analyze and study the soil and geologic conditions of the proposed site; and WHEREAS, Engineer has submitted a proposal to perform the necessary work; NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows: 1. General City engages Engineer to furnish the service hereinafter specified for the compensation herein stipulated, and Engineer agrees to perform such services upon said terms 2. Duties of Engineer Engineer shall: (a) Arrange for any survey work needed to locate the proposed reservoir site in the field. -1- J0 0 � ] (b) Perform the necessary field work and laboratory testing to determine: 1. Engineering properties of the in -place soil and bedrock materials as they relate to foundation support for the proposed reservoir tank. 2. Description and nature of the soil and rock types which are expected to be encountered during excavation and backfilling around the structure. 3. Geologic relationship of the terrace and bedrock materials underlying the reservoir site, location of faults, and an opinion regarding the effects of seismicity on the proposed construction. 4. Stability of temporary and permanent cut and fill slopes. 5. Specific recommendations for the design and construction of foundation, floor slab and wall elements of the proposed reservoir. 6. Chemical analysis and pH values of representative on -site soils. (c) Present findings of work and testing described in paragraph 2(b), analysis of findings and recommendation in a written report. Said written report shall include, at least, the following: 1. A description of the field investigation, boring logs and subsoil profiles, if appropriate. 2. A description and summary of all laboratory test results. 3. Recommendations for the design and construction of foundations for the proposed project. -2- E 4. Estimates of immediate and long -term foundation settlements. 5. General site preparation and grading recommendations. 6. Recommendations for temporary and permanent excavations and slope stability. 7. Lateral soil resistance and bearing. 8. Recommendations for floor slab support. (d) Consult with City as needed to accomplish the project. 3. Duties of Ci City agrees to provide Engineer consultation as needed to accomplish the project. 4. Completion of Services Engineer agrees to complete all of the services specified herein within forty (40) calendar days after execution of this agreement. 5. Payment by City City agrees to pay Engineer for all services called for under the provisions of this agreement on the basis of Fee Schedule attached hereto designated Exhibit "A" and by this reference made a part hereof, but not to exceed the total sum of four thousand, six hundred and fifty dollars ($4,650.00). The amount to be paid Engineer shall be payable as follows: (a) Monthly partial payments, each payment to be the amount earned as determined by the fee schedule. The sum of the monthly partial payments shall not exceed ninety percent (90 %) of the above maximum fee. 8414tNC G to be pa; d yom re c e ipt . f f; N.l report. -3- mot] - I/1111 �� 111 0 6. Termination This agreement may be terminated at any time by City upon three (3) days' written notice to Engineer by placing said notice in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to Engineer's business office. In the event of termination due to the fault of Engineer, City shall be relieved of any obligation to compensate Engineer. If this agreement is terminated for any reason other than the fault of Engineer, City agrees to compensate Engineer for the actual services per- formed up to the effective date of the notice of termination on the basis of the fee schedule contained in this agreement. 7. Amendment The scope of the services to be furnished by Engineer may be changed upon prior written approval of the Public Works Director. 8. Assignment This agreement or any portion thereof shall not be assigned without the written consent of City. 9. Hold Harmless Engineer shall assume the defense of and indemnify and save harmless City, and its officers and employees, from all claims, loss damage, injury and liability, directly arising from any errors, omissions, or negligence in Engineer's performance of this agreement or from the engineering work and services herein provided. ME IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement. APPROVED AS TO FORM: Afll'2 I City Attorneyl CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH G,,,.M�. CONVERSE, DAVIS AND ASSOCIATES, CONSULTING ENGINEERS AND GEOLOGISTS -5- -7 FEE SCHEDULE 6/18/71 It is the objective of Converse, Davis and Associates to provide its clients with the best available professional and technical talent, and prompt and efficient service. The compensation of Converse, Davis and Associates will be based upon the following schedule of rates, expenses and conditions. The objective of the schedule is to pro- vide compensation which will permit Converse, Davis and Associates to perform assignments with competent per - sonnet and realize a reasonable profit. Hourly Rates 1. Secretarial Service and Report Reproduction $ 8.00 per hour 2. Technicians' President, James R. Davis - $200.00 per a. Field Technicians $14.00 per hour b. Laboratory Technicians 14.00 per hour c. Draftsmen ' s 14.00 per hour d. Senior Field Technicians performing field investigation or foundation a. Charges for equipment used on project. and construction review 17.00 per hour '3.00 per hour will be added for overtime at client's convenience. per hour 3. Field density testing equipment, per employee 1.00 3. Engineers and Geologists 4. Truck or automobile, per employee 1.00 per hour a. Staff Engineers and Geologists $17.00 per hour b. Project Engineers and Geologists 21.00 per hour c. Senior Engineers and Geologists. 24.00 per hour 4. Principals programs charged at 2.0 times the direct rental rates for the equipment. a. Principal Engineers and Geologists $28.00 per hour b, Chief Engineer, Schaefer J. Dixon 30.00 per hour ' c. President, James R. Davis 35.00 per hour Minimum Charge A minimum charge of four hours will be made for any requested or required field service. Consultation and Litigation Fees for special consultation and for services in connection with litigation are as follows: President, James R. Davis - $200.00 per half day Chief Engineer, Schaefer J. Dixon - $180.00 per half day Principal Engineers and Geologists $160.00 per half day Senior Engineers, anA,Geologists $140.00 per half day Expenses a. Charges for equipment used on project. 1. Laboratory equipment, per employee $1.00 per hour 2. Field sampling equipment 1.00 per hour 3. Field density testing equipment, per employee 1.00 per hour 4. Truck or automobile, per employee 1.00 per hour b. Out -of- pocket expenses (aerial photos, long distance telephone calls, blueprints, bonds, permits, subsist- ence, etc.) are charged at cost plus 10 percent. c. Outside services (chemical tests, x -ray analyses, surveying, consultants, etc.) are charged at cost plus 10 percent. d. Technical computer services -use of computer, peripheral equipment and programs charged at 2.0 times the direct rental rates for the equipment. e. Drilling­charged at cost plus approximately 10 percent. Current billing rates exclusive of overtime, for drill- ing and travel to and from projects, are as follows: (1 ) Standard Bucket Auger $25.00 to $35.00 per hour (2) Hillside Bucket Auger 32.00 to 38.00 per hour (3) Rotary 32.00 to 38.00 per hour f. Mileage -12 cents per mile may be charged for pickup trucks or automobile travel to and from projects out- side Los Angeles County, Orange County and Clark County areas. g. Subsistence- expense not to exceed $25.00 per day will be charged for individuals on out -of -area projects requiring more than one day. Billing Invoices will be issued monthly and are payable upon receipt, unless otherwise agreed. A service charge of 1 % percent per month will be payable on any amounts not paid within 30 days. Any attorney's fee or other costs incurred in collecting any delinquent amount shall be paid by the client: Conditions Our findings, recommendations, specificalions, or professional opinions will be presented after being prepared in accordance with generally accepted professional engineering practice in the fields of foundation engineering, sail mechanics, and engineering geology. we make no other warranty, either express or implied. In the event the client makes a claim against Converse, Davis and Associates for any act arising out of the performance of our professional services, and the client fails to prove such claim, than the client shall pay all legal and other casts incurred by Converse, Davis and Associates in defense of such claim. AD- 22 -1 -71 CONVERSE, DAVIS AND ASSOCIATES EXHIBIT "A" 0 0 July 7, 1971 TO: CITY CLERK FROM: Public Works Department SUBJECT: ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR SOIL AND GEOLOGIC INVESTIGATION FOR PROPOSED ZONE IV WATER STORAGE RESERVOIR FOR HARBOR VIEW HILLS, SECTOR IV The original copy of the executed subject agreement is attached for your information and files. Please contact me if you have any questions. William B. Dye Project Engineer WBD /bg Att.