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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 92-21RESOLUTION NO. 92-21 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT BEIN, WILLIAM FROST AND ASSOCIATES TO CONDUCT AN ALTERNATIVES STUDY FOR THE NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD CROSSING OF THE SWEETWATER RIVER BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of National City, California that the Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into a Agreement between the City of National City and Robert Bein, William Frost and Associates to conduct an alternatives study for the National City Boulevard crossing of the Sweetwater River. Said Agreement is on file in the office of the City Clerk. PASSED and ADOPTED this 28th day of January, 1992. George H. Waters, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: George H.pq Arm; 2t Eiser, III City Attorney AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OP' NATIONAL CITY AND ROBER'T B E S N, WI LL I AM FROST AND AS S OC I ATE S THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this 28th day of January, 1992 by and between the CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, a municipal corporation (the "City") and Robert Bein, William Frost and Associates, the "CONSULTANT". RECITALS WHEREAS, the CITY desires to employ a CONSULTANT to study alternatives to the existing National City Boulevard bridge crossing of the old Sweetwater River Channel. WHEREAS, the City has determined that the Consultant is qualified, experienced, and has the ability to perform the services desired by the CITY, and the CONSULTANT is willing to perform such services. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES HERETO DO MUTUALLY AGREE AS FOLLOWS: 1. EMPLOYMENT OF CONSULTANT. The CITY hereby agrees to engage the CONSULTANT and the CONSULTANT hereby agrees to Revised 8/2/91 1 perform the services hereinafter set forth in accordance with all terms and conditions contained herein. The CONSULTANT represents that all professional services required hereunder will be performed directly by the CONSULTANT or under direct supervision of the CONSULTANT. 2. SCOPE OF SERVICES. The CONSULTANT will perform services as set forth in the attached Exhibit "A" (Scope of Work). THE CONSULTANT shall be responsible for all research and reviews related to the work and shall not rely on personnel of the CITY for such services, except as authorized in advance by CITY. The CONSULTANT shall appear at meetings cited in Exhibit "A" to keep staff and City Council advised of the progress on the project. 3. PROJECT COORDINATION AND SUPERVISION. DINO SERAFINI is hereby designated as the Project Coordinator for the CITY and will monitor the progress and execution of this Agreement. The CONSULTANT shall assign a single Project Director to provide supervision and have overall responsibility for the progress and execution of this Agreement for the CONSULTANT. SCOTT TAYLOR is hereby designated as the Project Director for the CONSULTANT. 4. COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT. The compensation for the CONSULTANT shall be based on monthly billings covering actual work performed. Billings shall include labor classifications, respective rates, hours worked and also materials, if any. The total cost for all work described in Exhibit "A" shall not exceed Revised 8/2/91 2 the schedule given in Exhibit "B" (Schedule of Compensation) which totals $46,752.00 without prior written authorization from the City Engineer. Monthly invoices will be processed for payment and remitted within thirty (30) days from receipt of invoice, provided that work isaccomplished consistent with the Exhibit "A" (Scope of Work) as determined by the CITY. 5. LENGTH OF AGREEMENT. Completion dates or time durations for specific portions of the Project are set forth in Exhibit "C" (Schedule of Completion). 6. DISPOSITION OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS. The Drawings, Plans, Specifications and other documents prepared by the CONSULTANT for this Project shall become the property of the CITY for use solely with respect to this Project, and shall be turned over to the CITY upon completion of the Project, or any phase thereof, contemplated by this Agreement. 7. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. Both parties HERETO IN The performance of this Agreement will be acting in an independent capacity and not as agents, employees, partners, or joint ventures with one another. The CONSULTANT is not an employee of the CITY and is not entitled to any of the rights, benefits, or privileges of the CITY's employees, including but not limited to medical, unemployment, or workers' compensation insurance. This Agreement contemplates the personal services of the CONSULTANT and the CONSULTANT's employees, and it is Revised 8/2/91 3 recognized by the parties that a substantial inducement to the CITY for entering into this Agreement was, and is, the professional reputation and competence of the CONSULTANT and its employees. Neither this Agreement nor any interest herein may be assigned by the CONSULTANT without the prior written consent of the CITY. Nothing herein contained is intended to prevent the CONSULTANT from employing or hiring as many employees as the CONSULTANT may deem necessary for the proper and efficient performance of this Agreement. 8. CONTROL. Neither the CITY nor its officers, agents or employees shall have any control over the conduct of the CONSULTANT or any of the CONSULTANT's employees except as herein set forth, and the CONSULTANT expressly agrees not to represent that the CONSULTANT or the CONSULTANT's agents, servants, or employees are in any manner agents, servants or employees of the CITY, it being understood that the CONSULTANT, its agents, servants, and employees are as to the CITY wholly independent contractors and that the CONSULTANT's obligations to the CITY are solely such as are prescribed by this Agreement. 9. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW. The CONSULTANT, in the performance of the services to be provided herein, shall comply with all State and Federal statutes and regulations, and all ordinances, rules and regulations of the City of National City whether now in force or subsequently enacted. The CONSULTANT, and its subcontractors, shall obtain a current City of National City business license prior to performing any work Revised 8/2/91 4 within the City. 10. STANDARD PROVISIONS. The CONSULTANT will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, physical handicap, or medical condition. The CONSULTANT will take affirmative action to insure that applicants are employed without regard to their age, race, color ancestry, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, physical handicap, or medical condition. Such action shall include but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The CONSULTANT agrees to post in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment any notices provided by the CITY setting forth the provisions of this non-discrimination clause. The CITY may terminate this Agreement at any time by giving written notice of same and specifying the effective date thereof, at least ten (10) days before the effective date of such termination. The CONSULTANT may terminate this Agreement, with the mutual consent of the CITY, at any time by giving written notice of same and specifying the effective date thereof, at least ten (10) days before the effective date of such termination. If this Agreement is terminated by the CITY as provided herein, the CONSULTANT shall be paid for all effort and material Revised 8/2/91 5 expended on behalf of the CITY under the terms of this Agreement, up to the effective date of termination. In the event of litigation over the performance of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to attorney fees and costs incurred during the course of litigation. 11. HOLD HARMLESS. The CONSULTANT agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of National City, its officers, employees and volunteers, against and from any and all liability, loss damages to property, injuries to, or death of any person or persons, and all claims, demands, suits, actions, proceedings, costs or attorney fees, of any kind or nature, including workers' compensation claims, of or by anyone whomsoever, in any way resulting from or arising out of the CONSULTANT's sole negligence in the performance of this Agreement. 12. WORKERS' COMPENSATION. The CONSULTANT shall comply with all of the provisions of the Workers' Compensation Insurance and Safety Acts of the State of California, the applicable provisions of Divisions 4 and 5 of the California Government Code and all amendments thereto; and shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the CITY and its officers, employees and volunteers from and against all claims, demands, payments, suits, actions, proceeding and judgements of every nature and description, including attorney fees and costs presented, brought or recovered against the CITY or its officers, employees, or volunteers, for or on account of any liability under any of said Revised 8/2/91 6 acts which may be incurred by reason of any work to be performed by the CONSULTANT under this Agreement. 13. INSURANCE. The CONSULTANT, at its sole cost and expense, shall purchase and maintain throughout the term of this agreement, the following insurance policies: a. Professional liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence. b. Automobile insurance covering all bodily injury and property liability incurred during the performance of this Agreement, with a minimum coverage of $500,000 combined single limit per accident. Such automobile insurance shall include non -owned vehicles. c. Comprehensive general liability insurance, with minimum limits of $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence, covering all bodily injury and property damage arising out of its operation under this Agreement. d. Workers' compensation insurance covering all of its employees and volunteers. e. The aforesaid policies shall constitute primary insurance,as to CITY, its officers, employees, and volunteers, so that any other policies held by the CITY shall not contribute to any loss under said insurance. Said policies shall provide for thirty (30) days prior written notice to the CITY of Revised 8/2/91 7 cancellation or material change. f. Said policies, except for the professional liability and workers' compensation policies, shall name CITY and its officers, agents and employees as additional insureds. This Agreement shall not take effect until certificate(s) or other sufficient proof that these insurance provisions have been complied with, are filed with and approved by the CITY's Risk Manager. If the CONSULTANT does not keep all of such insurance policies in full force and effect at all times during the terms of this Agreement, the CITY may elect to treat the failure to maintain the requisite insurance as a breach of this Agreement and terminate the Agreement as provided herein. h. If required insurance is provided on a "claims made" rather than "occurrence" form, the CONSULTANT shall maintain such insurance coverage for three years after expiration of the terms (and any extensions) of this Agreement. i. Any aggregate insurance limits must apply solely to this Agreement. 14. OTHER CONSIDERATION. Nothing contained herein shall prevent the CONSULTANT from carrying on its usual business, including the performance of other additional services for the g• Revised 8/2/91 8 CITY, should the CITY desire additional services, nor from performing similar services for other agencies, cities, districts or public or private entities. 15. CONTENT. This Agreement sets forth the entire understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matters herein. There are no other understandings, terms or other agreements expressed or implied, oral or written, except as set forth herein. 16. NOTICES. All communications to either party by the other party shall be deemed made when received by such party at its respective name and address as follows: City Engineer City of National City 1243 National City Boulevard National City, CA 91950 Revised 8/2/91 9 Robert Bein, William Frost and Associates 71 North Fourth Avenue Chula Vista, Ca 91910-1007 (Consultant Name/Address) (619) 426-5400 (Phone No.) (619) 426-1575 (Fax No.) /P931/ (City of National City Business License No.) IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the CITY and the CONSULTANT have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above. CITY OF NATIONAL CITY BY /;� a. - /J L.22.o APPROVED AS TO FORM: BY: imr GEORGE H. EISER, III CITY ATTORNEY Revised 8/2/91 10 CONSULTANT Robert Bein, William Frost & Associates NAME . mpg F. McDonald TITLE President—Ragional Offices Robert Bein, William Frost & Associates December 19, 1991 JN 500509 Page 1 of 9 EXEIIBIT "A" SCOPE OF SERVICES A. Consultant agrees to perform the following scope of services: TASK 1: PROJECT RESEARCH Objective: Obtain available technical information and establish design criteria of the City as well as other jurisdictional agencies. Activities: Conduct a review of the following documents: • Regional Seismic Data • Flood Insurance Rate Map • Record Drawings • Pending Plans for Adjacent Projects • Blaylock -Willis Structural Evaluation • City Design Standards • Caltrans/COE Geotechnical Data • Available Topographic Data Contact and/or Conduct initial meetings with the following agencies: • Department of Fish and Game • Caltrans • Corps of Engineers Products: Prepare a summary of design criteria and site constraints for incorporation in the Draft Report. Related The City of National City will review title reports pertaining to the project Activities: and notify the consultant of any limitations or restrictions pertaining to the right-of-way that may influence project feasibility. In addition, the City shall coordinate the consultants activities with the City of Chula Vista and the Sweetwater Authority. M/500509 Robert Bein, JN 500509 TASK 2: Objective: Activities: Products: TASK 3: Objective: Activities: Products: TASK 4: Objective: Activities: M/500509 William Frost & Associates December 19, 1991 Page 2 of 9 FIELD INVESTIGATION Verify existing bridge conditions and peripheral environmental and physical constraints. Conduct a project walk-through with City Engineering Staff. Examine bridge foundations, evidence of vandalism, wetland areas, utility crossings, roadway surface, local traffic sign hzation, construction access and maneuverability issues, bridge decking, and local pedestrian/bicycle routes. Prepare a photographic summary with captions for incorporation in the Draft Report. This summary will provide the City with a permanent record of pre- existing bridge conditions and surrounding wetlands characteristics prior to renovation/replacement. DEVELOP PROJECT ALTERNATIVES Choose from a list of possible bridge alternatives, three alternatives which meet project goals and appear economically viable. Conduct an initial "brainstorming" meeting to identify with City staff all possible alternatives for bridge improvement or replacement. From a cursory review of the list, develop three specific alternatives for more detailed study. This analysis will be primarily based on identifying "fatal flaws" in the prospective alternatives or exorbitant construction or mitigation costs. Prepare a written summary and sketch for each of the alternatives proposed for detailed study. Maintain a list of alternatives not studied. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS Assess the biological environmental impacts of the project alternatives and recommend appropriate mitigation measures. Conduct a biological survey and provide a report which includes a description and evaluation of existing vegetation and wildlife habitat in the project area, listings of all faunal and floral species found, discussions on any sensitive species encountered or expected, potential biological impacts due to bridge construction, and recommendations to avoid or mitigate impacts. • Robert Bein, William Frost & Associates December 19, 1991 JN 500509 Page 3 of 9 Conduct a records search to gather pertinent data from reports on projects in the immediate vicinity of the bridge crossing before the field visit. Given the location of the bridge, and its crossing of the Sweetwater River channel, a wetlands delineation and jurisdictional determination will be made to indicate wetlands present under and around the bridge. Delineation will follow the most recent procedures published by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the California Department of Fish and Game. Coordinate with California Department of Fish and Game to determine preliminary processing requirements and mitigation. No EA of CEQA documentation •will be prepared as a part of this Task. Products: A report which would be the combined efforts of the above tasks and includes a graphic representation of vegetation and sensitive resources. TASK 5: TRAFFIC ANALYSIS Objective: To evaluate traffic impacts of construction and provide a qualitative discussion of mitigation alternatives. Activities: Assess the viability of closing the traffic route for any length of time. Discuss alternate traffic routes. Identify conceptual costs for temporary traffic control during construction. Identify potential traffic hazards associated with the project construction. Assess issues of automobile/bicycle/pedestrian separation and interface. Evaluate project alternatives based on traffic safety, City liability concerns, construction detours, and traffic flow/speed considerations. Work under this Task is based on discussions with City staff and Consultants experience with previous projects similar in nature. No additional traffic studies will be prepared and not verification of research information will be provided. Products: Recommendations concerning bridge closures to be incorporated in the Draft Report. M/500509 Robert Bein, William Frost & Associates December 19, 1991 JN 500509 Page 4 of 9 A written discussion of traffic impacts for inclusion inthe draft report. No traffic counts or computer traffic analysis will be performed unless requested by the City. TASK 6: STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS Objective: Evaluate the constructability and prepare construction cost estimates for the selected bridge or culvert alternatives. Assess the condition of the existing bridge if widening is one of the selected alternatives. Activities: Depending upon the identified alternatives, this task may include the following activities: • Research available Caltrans Bridge Report, Plans, and Seismic Retrofit Inventory data for the existing bridge • Review the Blaylock -Willis Inspection Report • Field investigation of the existing timber bridge • Assess the condition of the existing bridge and potential for widening. Identify the critical issues associated with widening such as seismic resistance capability and remaining structure life. • Evaluate new structure types for complete bridge replacement alternatives and identify the optimum structure type. Criteria to be considered include bridge length, number of spans, required freeboard, false work requirements and restrictions within the channel • Prepare 11 X 17 conceptual plans for each alternative evaluated. The plan will be similar to Caltrans Advanced Planning Study drawings showing plan, elevation, and typical section views. • Constructability review of non -bridge alternatives M/500509 Robert Bein, William Frost & Associates December 19, 1991 JN 500509 Page 5 of 9 Products: Prepare a brief letter report on the feasibility of widening the existing bridge, should this be an alternative selected for evaluation. Prepare an 11" X 17" conceptual plan for each alternative evaluated. Prepare a written summary of the advantages and disadvantages of each alternative, to be incorporated in the Draft Report. A maximum of 3 alternatives will be reviewed as a part of this Task. The City may, at its option, request the review of additional alternatives for an additional fee shown in the compensation schedule. TASK 7: PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATES Objective: Activities: Products: TASK 8: Objective: M/500509 To develop preliminary cost estimates of bridge and roadway improvements and mitigation measures by alternative in 1990 dollars for use in the evaluation of the project alternatives. To develop cost escalation factors. Establish, in a LOTUS 123 spreadsheet format, current unit costs for typical bridge construction items using the 1990 CALTRANS Contract Cost Data Book as modified by local requirements and experience. Include contingency and special costs factors such as for engineering design, City administrative costs, traffic maintenance, construction management add-ons and utility relocation. An estimate of right-of-way costs (per square foot) will be developed. Develop an inflation factor for costs based on the California Construction Index (CCI). This factor is proposed for use on both construction and right- of-way costs. Conceptual quantities will be calculated from each of the study alternatives. Total costs for both right-of-way and construction for each alternative will be summarized. LOTUS 123 spreadsheets for each alternative which specify construction and right-of-way costs for use in the final Draft Report. ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES Recommend an alternative for bridge renovation/replacement based on environmental, traffic, structural, right-of-way, and other considerations. Robert Bein, JN 500509 Activities: Products: TASK 9: Objective: Activities: Products: M/500509 William Frost & Associates December 19, 1991 Page 6 of 9 Create a decision -making matrix, ranking each of the project alternatives based on cost, environmental, traffic, and other considerations. In a workshop forum with the City staff, review the decision -making matrix for modifications based on City comments. Determine the recommended alternative. Review the reasons for alternatives not studied. Identify potential "fatal flaws" in the chosen alternative or additional study items required (geotechnical, e.g.). A written discussion of the analysis which produced the chosen alternative based on each of the issues included in the evaluation. This analysis will be included in the Draft Report. REPORT PREPARATION Prepare a project report with a recommended bridge alternative. Incorporate comments from City of National City staff. Prepare a draft report similar to the following outline: Executive Summary Introduction Existing Conditions Descriptions of Alternatives Preliminary Cost Estimates Analysis of Alternatives Recommendations and Conclusions The report shall include three 11" X 17" exhibits illustrating studied alternatives, an itemized cost estimate, and a decision including each of the alternatives. Meet with City staff to review comments on the draft report. Incorporate comments into the final report. Draft Report. each of the logic matrix Robert Bein, William Frost & Associates December 19, 1991 JN 500509 Page 7 of 9 Final Report. Graphics/Mustrations/Tables. TASK 10: LIAISON AND COORDINATION Objective: Include consideration of outside agency requirements. Use appropriate design standards. Consider effects of any adjacent planned projects. Activities: A Meeting with Caltrans, Corps of Engineers, Fish & Game, adjacent property owners, and SDG&E. Obtain design standards from jurisdictions involved with bridge or wetland projects. Identify any other planned or programmed improvement projects which may be affected. Ascertain schedules for any such improvements. Products: Two meetings with City staff to ensure project coordination. Cooperation with other affected jurisdictions. M/500509 Robert Bein, William Frost & Associates December 19, 1991 JN 500509 ��pp "B"Page 8 of 9 EXHIBIT COMPENSATION B. Client agrees to compensate Consultant for such services as follows: Monthly on a percentage complete basis, a fee of $44,252 as outlined below, plus a budget amount of $2,500 for the costs of reimbursable expenses. TASK DESCRIPTION 01 Project Research 02 Field Investigation 03 Develop Project Alternatives 04 Environmental Analysis 05 Traffic Analysis 06 Structural Analysis (3 Alternatives) Each Additional Alternative 07 Preliminary Cost Estimates 08 Analysis of Alternatives 09 Report Preparation 10 Liaison and Coordination Total Professional Fee Reimbursable Expenses TOTAL COMPENSATION $ 3,800 2,790 3,874 5,955 760 8,133 [1,850] 3,210 4,950 7,475 3,305 $44,252 2.500 $46.752 Progress billings will be forwarded to the Client on a monthly basis. These billings will include the fees earned for the billing period plus all direct costs advanced by Consultant. The Client shall make every effort to review invoices within fifteen (15) working days from the date of receipt of the invoices and notify Consultant in writing of any particular item that is alleged to be incorrect. Reimbursable expenses include a $100 insurance amendment fee and printing of a maximum of 10 screen check reports, 10 draft reports and 20 final report copies. These fees proposed herein apply until August 1, 1992. Due to ever -changing costs, Consultant will increase those portions of the contract fee for which work must still be completed after August 1, 1992, by ten -percent (10%), if the Consultant was delayed in the completion of the work by the City. M/500509 CITY OF NATIONAL CITY National City Boulevard Bridge Study Exhibit C Schedule of Services Task Project Research Field Investigation Develop Project Alternatives Environmental Analysis Traffic Analysis Structural Analysis Preliminary Cost Analysis Report Preparation Project Meetings (RBF) Project Meetings (CITY) City Review Agency Coordination Report Revisions Page 9 of 9 Feb 1992 Week 1 Mar 1992 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Apr 1992 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 I III III 11 J I I I I I I I I►_I I I I I I I I LI III 1 I I I I I I I I I 1 1 I I I 1 I I 1 I I I I I 111 I I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I se 1 1 1 11 1 I I I 1 1 1 I I I I 1 1 1 1 I III 1 1 I t I 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 I 1 ► I I ► 1 1 I 1 I I 1 I 1 1 I 1 ■w■■w■ ■■■■■■■w■■w■■w■■w■■ Draft Report Complete ■■w■■w■■w■■w■■w■ ■■■w■■w■■■■w■■ MI I I 1 1 w l lEtl l l 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 I I 1►I I I I % I I I I %/ 1 1 %/, I I 1 t I 1 1 I I 1 1 1 Ill III III 1I 1 I 1 1 I I II II II1 111 III I1 111,111 III 11 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 II [1 I r, 1 1 I I I I I I I I I%////////////////////////: I► I I I 1 III 1 E I-1 I Final Report 1 1 ►1 i 1 1 I 1 1 I I City of National City — RBF NOTE: Schedule shown indicates target dates and is subject to change. fftbett `Bei William %bat MeRssociatee 11-91 IN300509411%5 Revised 12.91 ~ I IW.30TH JAL E 30TH LLOW ST. 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