HomeMy WebLinkAboutVI(A) Discussion/ Action Re: Consultant Contract With JHK & Associates For Transportation Planning And Traffic Engineering Services Agenda 4-15-97
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"CENTER OF GOOD LIVING-PRIDE OF WEST ORANGE" MAYOR• COMMISSIONER
Ocoe \,, S.SCOTT VANDERGRIFT
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_ 4 77'`' CITY OF OCOEE RUSTY JOHNSON
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150 N.LAKESHORE DRIVE SCOTT A.GLASS
OCOEE,FLORIDA 34761-2258 JIM GLEASON
yf�� A%* (407)656 2322 CITY MANAGER
OF GI3O STAFF REPORT ELLIS SHAPIRO
DATE: April 8, 1997
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
FROM: Russ Wagner, AICP, Director of Planning/j`(Lv
SUBJ: Contract For Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering Services
ISSUE:
Should the City Commission approve the attached contract for continuing transportation planning and traffic
engineering services with JHK &Associates?
BACKGROUND:
On November 5, 1996, the City Commission unanimously approved the hiring of a transportation planning
consulting firm and directed staff to begin the formal Request For Qualifications (RFQ) process. A selection
committee, comprised of the Director of Planning, City Engineer/Utilities Director, Public Works Director,
Capital Projects/Concurrency Analyst, and Commissioner Glass, was formed to review the proposals, rank
the firms, interview the top candidates, and recommend the firm which best met the criteria outlined in the
RFQ.
• Five firms responded to the RFQ. They were rated by individual selection committee members and the top
two firms were then interviewed by the committee. On February 4, 1997, the committee voted unanimously
to recommend JHK &Associates as the City's transportation planning consultant.
DISCUSSION:
On February 18, 1997, the City Commission voted unanimously to approve the selection of JHK &
Associates as the City's transportation planning consultant and directed staff to enter into negotiations for
a continuing consulting services contract.
The proposed contract has been reviewed by staff and the City attorney. JHK & Associates has also
reviewed and signed the contract.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff respectfully recommends that the Mayor and Commissioners approve the contract with JHK &
Associates, as attached, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the contract.
cc: Ellis Shapiro, City Manager
Jim Shira, City Engineer/Utilities Director
Richard Corwin, Public Works Director
Janet Resnik, Capital Projects/Concurrency Analyst
Chris Sinclair,Associate Vice President, JHK&Associates
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CONTRACT
CONTINUING TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND TRAFFIC
_. . ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR CITY PROJECTS
This contract made and entered into the day of , 1997 by and between the:
City of Ocoee
150 N. Lakeshore Drive
Ocoee, FL 34761
hereinafter referred to as the "CITY" and:
JHK & Associates
One Landmark Center
315 E. Robinson St. - Suite 290
Orlando, FL 32801
hereinafter referred to as the "PLANNER".
PREMISES
WHEREAS, the CITY desires to retain JHK & Associates for continuing professional
Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering Services for the City of Ocoee; and
WHEREAS,the CITY desires to employ the PLANNER for the performance of continuing
Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering Services upon the terms and conditions hereinafter
set forth,and the PLANNER is desirous of performing such services upon said terms and conditions;
NOW,THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter
contained, it is agreed by and between the parties hereto as follows:
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SECTION I
GENERAL
1.1 "PLANNER" shall be defined herein to include all principals of the firm of JHK &
Associates including full time employees, professional or otherwise, and all other, agents,
employees and/or subconsultants retained by the PLANNER to perform its obligations
hereunder.
1.2 Prior to the start of any work under this contract,the PLANNER has submitted to the CITY
detailed resumes of key professional personnel who will be involved in performing all
activities described in the Scope of Services. The CITY hereby acknowledges its acceptance
of such personnel to perform services under this Contract. At any time hereafter that the
PLANNER desires to change the key professional personnel in an active assignment, it shall
submit the qualifications of the new professional personnel to the CITY for prior approval.
Key professional personnel shall include principals-in-charge and project managers. Subject
to CITY approval, the PLANNER may sub-contract with other professional consultants to
provide technical services required by the CITY, but which are otherwise outside the area of
expertise of the PLANNER.
1.3 The PLANNER acknowledges that the CITY, at the CITY's option, may request proposals
from other consultants to provide Transportation Planning and Transportation Engineering
Services for the CITY. The CITY reserves the right to hire any such other consultants to
provide such services for City Projects.
1.4 The PLANNER acknowledges that the CITY has retained other consultants, PLANNER and
otherwise, and that coordination between said consultants and the PLANNER may be
necessary from time to time for the successful completion of work assignments. The
PLANNER agrees to provide such coordination as necessary within the Scope of Services
as contained in Section 2, Paragraph 2.1 and 2.3.
1.5 The PLANNER will maintain an adequate and competent staff of professionally qualified
persons throughout the performance of this Contract to ensure acceptable and timely
completion of work authorized by this Contract and such other work as may be authorized
by the issuance of a Work Order.
1.6 Requirements for signing and sealing all plans, reports and documents prepared by the
PLANNER shall be governed by all Federal, State and Local laws and regulations.
1.7 This Contract is for continuing Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering Services for
CITY projects. It is also anticipated that separate projects will be required of the PLANNER
during the term of this Contract.
SECTION II
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The PLANNER shall diligently and in a professional and timely manner perform the services
described in Paragraph 2.1 and such other services as may be authorized by issuance of a Work
Order. Unless modified in writing by the parties hereto, duties of the PLANNER shall not be
construed to exceed those set forth herein.
2.1 GENERAL PLANNING SERVICES
The PLANNER agrees to perform professional Transportation Planning and Traffic
Engineering services to the CITY as directed by the City Designated Representative in
accordance with budgetary amounts approved by the Ocoee City Commission. Examples of
the services include, but are not limited to:
* Providing General Transportation Consulting Services;
* Assisting the CITY in developing a financially feasible Master Transportation Plan;
* Assisting the CITY with periodic updates to the Comprehensive Plan, Land
Development Code and Capital Improvements Plan;
* Performing individual traffic analysis (generation and distribution) for concurrency
management;
* Assisting the CITY in developing and maintaining a socio-economic data base;
* Performing traffic modeling in conjunction with road impact fee updates and
Comprehensive Plan Amendments;
* Providing annual traffic counts and other counts for special studies and traffic
operations analyses;
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* Providing assistance working with other governmental agencies on transportation
related issues;
* Performing intersection analyses and other studies involving traffic operations;
* Reviewing traffic studies submitted through the concurrency process or for
alternative road impact fees;
* Developing access management plans for roads in the City; and
* Developing plans for bicycle, pedestrian, and transit ways in conjunction with
transportation planning.
2.2 SPECIAL PLANNING SERVICES
In addition to the services authorized by Paragraph 2.1 the PLANNER shall perform such
other professional Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering Services as may be
authorized by a written Work Order by the CITY. Such services shall be authorized in
writing as Work Orders in accordance with Section 2, Paragraph 2.3. The Work Orders may
contain additional instructions or provisions specific upon certain aspects of this Contract
pertinent to the work to be undertaken. Such supplemental instructions or provisions shall
not be construed as a modification of this Contract.
2.3 WORK ORDERS' "SCOPE OF SERVICES"
Services to be performed by the PLANNER as defined in Paragraph 2.2, with authorization
in a written Work Order by the CITY, shall include a Detailed Project Description with an
anticipated completion schedule. The PLANNER shall review Work Orders and notify
CITY in writing of inadequacies for CITY correction. The PLANNER shall submit to the
CITY a"Proposal" for the Work Order. The PLANNER's Proposal shall include a Detailed
"Scope of Services for the Work Order", Method(s) of Compensation, and PLANNER's
Schedule.to completion, and a listing of special Reimbursable Expenses.
2.3.1 It shall be the responsibility of the PLANNER to provide a Detailed "Scope of Services for
the Work Order" so that the CITY's described/defined expectations of the City Project can
be achieved. Said "Scope of Services for the Work Order" shall be all inclusive and shall
incur all work required to complete the task of the Work Order.
2.3.2 The CITY shall review the PLANNER's "Scope of Services for the Work Order" and delete
items in the opinion of the CITY that are not to be done by the PLANNER. The PLANNER
shall prepare and submit a new written Proposal (minus the deleted items). The PLANNER
will not be responsible for work or services for deleted items.
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2.4 CHANGE ORDERS
Revisions to any Work Order shall be authorized in writing as a Change Order. Each Change
Order shall include: a schedule of completion for the work authorized, compensation and
methods of compensation. The Change Orders may contain additional instructions or
provisions specific upon certain aspects of this Contract pertinent to the work to be
undertaken. Such supplemental instructions or provisions shall not be construed as a
modification of this Contract.
SECTION III
CITY RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The CITY shall provide the services described below in a timely fashion at no cost to the
PLANNER:
3.1 The CITY shall furnish a CITY Designated Representative or a so mentioned designee, as
appointed by the Designated Representative to administer, review and coordinate all work
undertaken by the PLANNER in accordance with this Contract.
3.2 Furnish the PLANNER with existing data,records,maps,plans,specifications,reports,fiscal
data, and other Planning information that is available in the CITY's files,necessary or useful
to the PLANNER for the performance of the Work. All such documents conveyed by the
CITY shall be and remain the property of the CITY and shall be returned to the CITY upon
completion of the Work to be performed by the PLANNER.
3.3 Make CITY personnel available where required and necessary to assist the PLANNER. The
availability and necessity of said personnel to assist the PLANNER shall be determined
solely at the discretion of the CITY.
3.4 Provide access to, and make provisions for,the PLANNER to enter upon public and private
lands as required for the PLANNER, within a reasonable time,to perform work as necessary
to complete the Work Order.
3.5 Examine all reports,sketches,drawings,estimates,proposals,and other documents presented
by the PLANNER and render decisions, in writing, indicating the CITY's approval or
disapproval within a reasonable time so as not to materially delay the work of the
PLANNER.
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3.6 Transmit instructions, relevant information, and provide interpretation and definition of
CITY policies and decisions with respect to design materials, and other matters pertinent to
the work covered by this Contract.
3.7 Give prompt written notice to the PLANNER whenever the CITY observes, or otherwise
becomes aware of, any development that affects the scope of, timing of the PLANNER's
services,or becomes aware of any defect or changes necessary in the work of the PLANNER.
3.8 In the event the CITY fails to comply with the terms and conditions of this section, the
PLANNER shall notify the CITY's designated representative in writing so that the CITY may
take remedial action.
SECTION IV
COMPENSATION
4.1 GENERAL
Compensation to the PLANNER for services performed shall be in accordance with one of
the following methods of compensation, as defined and indicated herein:
a. Lump Sum Method
b. Closed End Hourly
The type and amount of compensation for services requiring a Work Order shall be described
on the Work Order. The type and amount of compensation for services described in Section
2.1 shall be Closed End Hourly with a specified not-to-exceed amount in cases where the
CITY deems it appropriate.
4.2 LUMP SUM METHOD
4.2.1 Lump sum compensation shall be the total fixed price amount payable under the Lump Sum
Method(including all payroll costs, overhead costs, other direct costs, fees, subconsultants'
and specialist costs for the services to be provided in the Work Order unless there is a change
in the scope of work,or other conditions stipulated in any Change Order,and the Work Order
is modified by such Change Order.
4.2.2 Payment to the PLANNER for services performed for a Work Order under the Lump Sum
Method shall be monthly in proportion to the percentage of work completed during the
month as documented by the PLANNER on a progress report and accepted by the CITY.
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4.3 CLOSED END HOURLY
4.3.1 Compensation for services performed under the Closed End Hourly method shall be based
on the hours worked by PLANNER directly on the Work. Attached"Exhibit A"Professional
Hourly Rate Schedule for professional, technical, planning and other personnel of the
PLANNER shall be used for hourly rates. Rates in Exhibit "A" shall include all Salary
Costs, Benefit Costs, Benefit Costs, General and Administrative Overhead Costs and
PLANNER's markup.
4.3.2 Total Compensation for any specific Work shall not exceed the approved Work Order Total
without written approval from the CITY.
4.3.3 , Reimbursable Expenses for a Work Order under the Closed End Hourly method shall be
submitted for approval with the Work Order. No additional Expenses shall be accepted,
unless approved in writing by the CITY.
4.3.4 Payment to the PLANNER for services performed and Reimbursable Expenses for
continuing work assignments under the Closed End Hourly method shall be for actual hours
worked and expenses incurred during the month as documented by PLANNER and accepted
by the CITY.
4.4 INVOICE PROCESS
Invoices,which are in an acceptable form and without disputable items that are received by
the CITY will be processed for payment within thirty(30) days of receipt by the CITY. The
PLANNER will be notified of any disputable items contained in invoices submitted by the
PLANNER within fifteen (15) days of receipt by the CITY with an explanation of the
deficiencies. The CITY and the PLANNER will make every effort to resolve all disputable
items contained in the PLANNER's invoices. Revised invoices received by the CITY will
be processed for payment within thirty(30) days of receipt by the CITY. Each invoice shall
reference the appropriate Work Order and Change Order if applicable.
INVOICES ARE TO BE FORWARDED DIRECTLY TO DIRECTOR OF FINANCE.
City of Ocoee
150 N. Lakeshore Drive
Ocoee, FL 34761
4.5 PAYMENT IN THE EVENT OF CONTRACT TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION
In the event that a Work Order or this Contract is terminated or canceled, or the PLANNER's
services are suspended on a Change Order to the Work Order prior to completion, payment
shall be made in accordance with provisions of Section 8, Paragraph 4.
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4.6 ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION FOR CHANGE IN SCOPE OF WORK
If instructed to do so by the CITY,the PLANNER shall change or revise work that has been
performed and if such work is not required as a result of error, omission or negligence of the
PLANNER, the PLANNER may be entitled to additional compensation. The PLANNER
must submit for CITY approval a revised proposal with a revised fee quotation. Additional
compensation, if any, shall be agreed upon before commencement of any such additional
work and shall be incorporated into the Work by Change Order to the Work Order.
4.7 NON-PAYMENT BY CITY
In the event the CITY fails to provide compensation under the terms and conditions of this
contract, the PLANNER shall notify the CITY's designated representative in order that the
CITY may take remedial action.
SECTION V
WORK COMMENCEMENT/IMPLEMENTATION
SCHEDULE/LENGTH OF CONTRACT
5.1 WORK COMMENCEMENT
The PLANNER shall commence work on each general planning services assignment within
three (3) days and each project requiring a Work Order within ten(10) days after receipt by
the PLANNER of a written notice-to-proceed from the CITY's Designated Representative.
If the PLANNER fails to commence work within the ten(10) day period for a Work Order,
then the CITY shall have the right to seek other firms for the services required.
5.2 IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
The PLANNER and the CITY agree to make every effort to adhere to the schedule
established for any general planning services assignment and for services described in each
Work Order.
In the event the work of the PLANNER is delayed, due to no fault of the PLANNER,which
delays the completion of any Work Order,the PLANNER shall be entitled to an appropriate
extension of the contract time for the specific Work Order.
Additional compensation to the PLANNER will be negotiated by mutual agreement of the
CITY and the PLANNER in the event such delay causes any Work Order's costs to increase
for reasons beyond the PLANNER's control.
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5.3 LENGTH OF CONTRACT
This contract shall be for a one (1)year period from its date of execution. The Contract may
be extended for two additional one year period(s) upon the written mutual consent of the
PLANNER and CITY. Such extension shall only be by written Amendment to this Contract
and must be agreed to at least 30 days prior to the expiration of each term.
SECTION VI
CITY'S DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE
6.1 GENERAL
The CITY designates the City Manager or his designated representative, to represent the
CITY in all matters pertaining to and arising from the work and performance of this Contract.
The City Manager or his designated representative shall have the following responsibilities:
6.1.1 Examination of all reports, sketches, drawings, estimates, proposals and other documents
presented by the PLANNER and rendering, in writing, decisions indicating the CITY's
approval or disapproval within a reasonable time so as not to materially delay the work of
the PLANNER;
6.1.2 Transmission of instructions, receipt of information, and interpretation and definition of
CITY's policies and decisions with respect to design, materials, and other matters pertinent
to the work covered by this Contract;
6.1.3 Giving prompt written notice to the PLANNER whenever the CITY observes, or otherwise
becomes aware of, any defects or changes necessary in the project; and
6.1.4 Following the PLANNER's preparation of any necessary applications to governmental
bodies, to arrange for submission of such applications.
6.2 DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES
Until further notice from the City Manager,the Designated Representative for this Contract
is:
Russell B. Wagner
Director of Planning
City of Ocoee •
150 N. Lakeshore Drive
Ocoee, Florida 34761
Phone: (407) 656-2322, extension 132
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SECTION VII
CHANGES IN SCOPE OF SERVICES
The CITY or the PLANNER may request changes in the Scope of Services of a Work Order.
Such changes, including any increase or decrease in the amount .of PLANNER's
compensation for any Work Order pursuant to Section 4- Compensation which are mutually
agreed upon by and between the CITY and the PLANNER, shall be incorporated by Change
Order to the Work Order.
SECTION VIII
TERMINATION/SUSPENSION OF CONTRACT
8.1 TERMINATION BY CITY FOR CAUSE
The City may terminate this Contract or any Work Order for any one or more of the
following reasons:
8.1.1 If adequate progress on any phase of work is not being made by the PLANNER as a direct
result of the PLANNER's failure to perform; or
8.1.2 The quality of the services performed by the PLANNER is not in conformance with
commonly accepted design codes and standards, standards of the CITY, and the
requirements of Federal and/or State regulatory agencies, and the PLANNER has not
corrected such deficiencies in a timely manner following notice from the CITY, and the
particular services involved are considered by the CITY to be essential to the proper
completion of any work assignment; or
8.1.3 The PLANNER or any employee or agent of the PLANNER is indicted or has a direct charge
issued against him for any crime arising out of or in conjunction with any work that has been
performed by the PLANNER; or
8.1.4 The PLANNER becomes involved in either voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy proceedings
or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors; or
8.1.5 The PLANNER violates the Standards of Conduct provisions of Section 13 herein.
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8.1.6 In the event of any of the causes described in Section 8.1, the CITY's Designated
Representative may send a certified letter to the PLANNER requesting that the PLANNER
show cause why the Contract or any Work Order should not be terminated. If adequate
assurance or acceptable reasons are not given to the CITY within fifteen (15) days of the
receipt by the PLANNER of said notice, the CITY may_consider the PLANNER to be in
default and may then immediately terminate this Contract or any Work Order in progress
under this Contract.
8.2 TERMINATION BY PLANNER FOR CAUSE
The PLANNER may cancel this Contract if:
8.2.1 The CITY,fails to meet its obligations and responsibilities as contained in Section 3 - City's
Rights and Responsibilities; or
8.2.2 The CITY fails to pay the PLANNER in accordance with Section 4 - Compensation:
8.2.3: In the event of either of the causes described in Section 8.2, the PLANNER shall send a
certified letter requesting that the CITY show cause why the contract should not be
terminated. If adequate assurances are not given to the PLANNER within fifteen(15) days
of the receipt by the CITY of said notice, then the PLANNER may consider the CITY to be
in default and may immediately terminate this Contract.
8.3 TERMINATION BY CITY WITHOUT CAUSE
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Contract,the CITY shall have the right at any
time to terminate this Contract in its entirety without cause, or terminate any specific Work
Order without cause,if such termination is deemed by the CITY•to be in the public interest,
provided that thirty(30) days prior written notice is given to the PLANNER of the CITY's
intent.to terminate. In the event that this contract is terminated,the CITY,shall identify any
specific Work Orders being terminated and the specific Work Order(s) to be continued to
completion pursuant to the provisions of this Contract. This Contract will remain in full
force and effect as to all authorized Work Orders which are to be continued-to completion.
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8.4 PAYMENT IN THE EVENT OF TERMINATION
In the event this Contract or any Work Order is terminated or canceled prior to f nal
completion without cause, payment for the unpaid portion of the services and reasonable
costs of closures of the Contract and any Work Order provided by the PLANNER to the date
of termination and any additional services thereafter will be determined by negotiation
between the CITY and the PLANNER. No amount shall be allowed for anticipated profit
on unperformed services or other work. In the event of termination for cause, the CITY may
adjust any payment to take into account any addition al costs to be incurred by the CITY due
to such default.
8.5 ACTION FOLLO WING TERMINATION
8.5.1 Upon receipt of notice of termination given by either party, the terminated party shall
promptly discontinue all services and other work unless the notice provides otherwise.
8.5.2 In the case of the CITY terminating the PLANNER, the PLANNER shall within ten (10)
days, or any extensions as approved by the CITY, deliver to the CITY all reports, drawings,
plans, specifications, and other data and documents that have been obtained or prepared by
the PLANNER in performing the services under this Contract regardless of whether the work
on such documents has been completed.or is in progress.
8.6 SUSPENSION
8.6.1 The performance of the PLANNER's service for any work under this Contract may be
suspended by the CITY at any time. In the event the CITY suspends the performance of the
PLANNER's services hereunder, the CITY shall so notify the PLANNER in writing, such
suspension becoming effective upon the date of its receipt by the PLANNER, and the CITY
shall promptly pay to the PLANNER all compensation which has become due to and payable
to the PLANNER to the effective date of such suspension. The CITY shall thereafter have
no further obligation for payment to the PLANNER for the suspended services unless and
until the CITY notifies the PLANNER that the services of the PLANNER called for
hereunder are to be resumed.
Upon receipt of written notice from the CITY that the PLANNER's services hereunder are
to be resumed,the PLANNER shall complete the services of the PLANNER called for in the
original work assignment or Work Order, and the PLANNER may, in that event,be entitled
to payment of the remaining unpaid compensation subject to the terms and conditions of the
Work Order and this Contract.
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8.6.2 If the aggregate time of the CITY's suspension or suspensions of the PLANNER's services
exceeds ninety(90)days, then the PLANNER and the CITY shall, upon written request of
the PLANNER, meet to assess the services performed hereunder up to the time of such
meeting, the services remaining to be performed, and the total compensation paid to the
PLANNER hereunder. During such meeting,the parties shall have the option of negotiating
a change in compensation to be paid to the PLANNER for the balance of the services to be
performed hereunder. No increase in compensation to the PLANNER shall be allowed
unless it is based upon clear and convincing evidence of an increase in the PLANNER's
costs attributable to the aforesaid suspensions.
SECTION IX
CLAIMS AND DISPUTES/REMEDIES
9.1 CLAIMS AND DISPUTES
Any claims,disputes,and/or matters in question between the parties arising out of or relating
to this Contract, including claims for extra compensation , shall be filed in writing by the
aggrieved party to the other party within forty-five (45) days of its occurrence. Should such
claims not be formally submitted within said forty-five (45) day period, the aggrieved party
agrees to not make such claim against the other party at any time in the future.
SECTION X
INDEMNITY AND INSURANCE
10.1 GENERAL
If any claims are made against the CITY, including its agents and/or employees, or if the
CITY is sued or held liable in any manner whatsoever as a result of, or by reason of,
negligent actions or omissions, breach of contract or negligent violations of any applicable
law,rule or regulation by the PLANNER in connection with the rendering of services to the
CITY under this Contract, then the PLANNER will indemnify and save the CITY and its
agents and/or employees harmless from and against any and all liability for damages,
compensations, suits,judgments, loss, costs, charges and expenses whatsoever, including
reasonable attorney's fees, expert witness' fees, and court costs, which they shall or may at
any time sustain, resulting from a negligent act, error or omission. To the extent that the
CITY, Agents or Employees are determined to be at fault as a contributing cause in whole
or in part of such loss, PLANNER's obligations to indemnify under this Section shall be
reduced by the percentage of the contributing fault attributable to the CITY.
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10.2 INSURANCE
The PLANNER will obtain or possess and continuously maintain the following insurance
coverage from a company or companies with a Best Rating of A- or better, authorized to do
business in the State of Florida, and will provide Certificates of Insurance to the CITY
naming the CITY as additional insured, evidencing such insurance prior to the issuance of
the first work assignment under this Contract with the CITY.
. The insurance coverage shall contain a provision which requires, that prior to any changes
or cancellations in the coverage, ten (10) days prior notice will be given to the CITY by
submission of a new Certificate of Insurance.
10.2.1 Worker's Compensation - the PLANNER will provide Worker's Compensation for all
employees and, in case any work is subcontracted, will require the Subcontractor to provide
the Worker's Compensation for all his employees. The minimum limits will be statutory for
Worker's Compensation and One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.) for Employer's
Liability.
10.2.2 Comprehensive General Liability-the PLANNER will provide coverage for all operations
including, but not limited to, Contractual,Products and Completed Operations, and Personal
Injury. The limits will be not less than Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.)
Combined Single Limit(CSL) or its equivalent. •
10.2.3 Comprehensive Automobile Liability-the PLANNER will provide coverage for all owned
and nonowned vehicles for limits of not less than Five Hundred Thousand Dollars
($500,000.) Combined Single Limit(CSL) or its equivalent.
10.2.4 Professional Liability Insurance-Annual Professional Liability Insurance will be maintained
with coverage in the amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.) with a deductible of
Ninety Thousand Dollars ($90,000) .
Said Professional Liability Insurance shall provide for all sums which the PLANNER shall
be obligated to pay as damages for claims arising out of the services provided or performed
by the PLANNER in conjunction with this Contract, or for which the PLANNER is
responsible.
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10.2.5 The PLANNER shall furnish Certificate of Insurance directly to the following:
City of Ocoee
Finance Department
150 N. Lakeshore Drive
Ocoee, FL 34761
with informational copy to the City of Ocoee Risk Management Department. 'The
_. . certificates shall clearly indicate that the PLANNER has obtained insurance of the type,
amount, and classification required by these provisions.
SECTION XI
NEGOTIATION DATA
The PLANNER hereby certifies, covenants and warrants that wage rates and other cost data
supporting the compensation provided for in this Contract are accurate, complete and current as of
the date of negotiation of the Compensation terms contained in this Contract. It is further agreed that
the PLANNER's compensation under this Contract may be adjusted to exclude any significant sums
where the City determines the PLANNER's compensation was increased due to inaccurate or
incomplete wage rates and other factual unit costs. All such price adjustments shall be made prior
to the end of this Contract. Records of cost incurred under the terms of this Contract shall be
maintained and made available to the CITY during the period of this Contract and for three (3)years
after final payment is made.
Copies of these documents and records shall be furnished upon request to the CITY at no cost.
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SECTION XII
OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS/COMPUTER FILES
It is understood and agreed that all Documents, including the detailed reports; plans, original
drawings, survey field notebooks, and all other data other than working papers,prepared or obtained
by the PLANNER in connection with its services hereunder, are the property of the CITY and shall
be delivered to the CITY prior to final payment to the PLANNER. In addition, all computer files
used to prepare the documents shall be delivered to the CITY:on an acceptable,media to the CITY
prior to final payment to the PLANNER. The PLANNER may retain reproducible copies of all
Documents for its files. All Documents, including drawings prepared by the PLANNER pursuant
to this Contract, are instruments of service in respect to the services described in the Work Order.
They are not intended or represented to be suitable for reuse by the CITY or others on extensions of
the services performed under this Contract or on any other project. Any reuse without written
verification or adoption by the PLANNER for the specific purpose intended will be at the CITY's
sole risk and without liability or legal exposure to the PLANNER, and the CITY shall, to the extent
permitted by law, indemnify and hold harmless the PLANNER from all claims, damages,losses and
expenses including attorney's and expert witness fees arising out of or resulting there from. Any
such verification or adoption by the PLANNER will entitle the.PLANNER to further compensation
at rates to be agreed upon by the CITY and the PLANNER. Any documents given to or prepared
or assembled by the PLANNER and its subcontractors under this Contract shall be kept solely as
property of the CITY and shall not be made available to any individuals or organizations without the
prior written approval of the CITY except to the extent copies may be made pursuant to the Public
Records Act. The PLANNER may maintain copies of all work performed under this Contract for
the CITY.
SECTION XIII
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
13.1 The PLANNER warrants that it has not employed or retained any company or person, other
than a bonafide employee working solely for the PLANNER,to solicit or secure this Contract
and that the PLANNER has not paid or agreed to pay any person, company, corporation ,
individual or firm other than a bonafide employee working solely for the PLANNER, any
fee, commission,percentage, gift, or any other consideration, contingent upon or resulting
from the award of making this Contract.
13.2 The PLANNER shall not discriminate on the grounds of race,color,religion,sex,or national
origin in the performance of work under this Contract.
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13.3 The PLANNER hereby certifies that no undisclosed conflict of interest exists with respect
to the present Contract, including any conflicts that may be due to representation of other
clients, other contractual relationships of the PLANNER, or any interest in property which
the PLANNER may have. The PLANNER further certifies that any apparent conflict of
interest that arises during the term of this contract will be immediately disclosed in writing
to the CITY. The PLANNER shall immediately notify the CITY in writing,prior to entering
into any contract or performing any work for Orange County or the City of Winter Garden.
The CITY shall determine whether such contract or work will constitute a conflict of interest
with respect to this Contract.
Violation of this Section will be considered as justification for immediate termination of this
Contract under the provisions of Section 8.1.
13.4 If the CITY determines that any employee or representative of the PLANNER is not
satisfactorily performing his assigned duties or is demonstrating improper conduct pursuant
to any assignment under this Contract, the CITY shall so notify the PLANNER in writing.
The PLANNER shall immediately remove such employee or representative of the
PLANNER from such assignment.
13.5 The PLANNER shall not publish any documents or release information to the media without
prior approval of the CITY.
SECTION XIV
ACCESS TO RECORDS/AUDIT
14.1 The PLANNER shall maintain books,records, documents,time and cost accounts and other
evidence directly related to its performance of services under this Contract. All time records
and cost data shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles. The PLANNER shall also maintain the financial information and data necessary
to determine overhead rates in accordance with the requirement of Federal and State
regulatory agencies. and.this Contract. - The CITY, of any of its duly authorized
representatives, shall have access within twenty-four (24) hours notice to such books,
records, documents, and other evidence for inspection, audit and copying. Copying of the
PLANNER's books, records, documents,time records and cost accounts and other evidence
shall be at the PLANNER's expense.
14.2 The PLANNER shall maintain and allow access to the records required under this Section
for a period of three (3) years after the completion of the services provided under this
Contract and date of final payment for said services, or date of termination of this Contract
as may have been exercised under Section 8 herein.
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SECTION XV
CODES AND DESIGN STANDARDS
15.1 All the services to be performed by the PLANNER shall at a minimum be in conformance
with commonly accepted design codes and standards, standards of the CITY, and the
regulations of any Federal and/or State and/or regulatory agencies.
15.2 The PLANNER.shall be responsible for keeping appraised of any:current or changing codes
or regulations which must be applied to the work assignments and Work Orders to be
performed under this Contract. Any new codes or regulations becoming effective subsequent
to the effective date of a Work Order shall be the subject of negotiation for an increase in
scope and compensation by Change Order to the Work Order.
SECTION XVI
ASSIGNABILITY
The PLANNER shall not sublet, assign or transfer any interest in this Contract, except for claims
for the money due or to become due, which may be assigned to a bank, trust company, or other
financial institution without CITY approval. Notice of such assignment or transfer shall be furnished
promptly to the CITY.
SECTION XVII
CONTROLLING LAWS
This Contract is to be governed by the laws of the State of Florida.
SECTION XVIII
FORCE MAJEURE
Neither party shall be considered in default in performance of its obligations hereunder to the extent
that performance of such obligations, or any of them, is delayed or prevented by Force Majeure.
Force Majeure shall include, but not be limited to, hostility, revolution, civil commotion, strike,
epidemic, fire,flood,wind,earthquake, explosion, any law,proclamation,regulation, or ordinance
or other act of government, or any act of God or any cause whether of the same or different nature,
existing or future; provided that the cause whether or not enumerated in this Section is beyond the
control and without the fault or negligence of the party seeking relief under this Section.
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SECTION XIX
EXTENT OF CONTRACT
19.1 This Contract, together with the Exhibits hereinafter identified and listed in Section 19.2,
constitute the entire Agreement between the CITY and the PLANNER and supersede all
prior written or oral understandings in connection therewith. This Contract may only be
amended, supplemented or modified by a formal amendment.
19.2 The Exhibits made part of this Contract are as follows:
Exhibit A- Professional Hourly Rate Schedule
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the CITY and the PLANNER have executed this Contract to
become effective on the day and year first written above.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
JHK& ASSOCIATES,INC.
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With Christopher Sinclair,AICP
GALE L L. - Associate Vice President
(SEAL)
ATTEST: APPROVED:
CITY OF OCOEE,FLORIDA
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Jean Grafton, City Clerk S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor
(SEAL).
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FOR USE AND RELIANCE ONLY BY APPROVED BY THE OCOEE CITY
THE CITY OF OCOEE,FLORIDA COMMISSION AT A MEETING HELD
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY ON , 1997.
this day of , 1997. UNDER AGENDA ITEM NO.
FOLEY & LARDNER
By:
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT "A"
JHK&ASSOCIATES,INC.
PROFESSIONAL HOURLY RATE SCHEDULE
HOURLY RATE
W/OVE HEAD
JHK EMPLOYEE TITLE AND FEE
Chris Sinclair,AICP Associate Vice President 112.58
Jim Pohlman, P.E. Associate Vice President 113.93
Cliff Tate,P.E. Senior Associate 105.99
Whit Blanton,AICP Principal Transportation Planner . 76.28
Sudarshana Bhat, P.E. Transportation Engineer 52.64
Glen S. Duke. - Transportation Planner 50.93
Raj Ponnaluri Transportation Engineer 49.49
Gale Watzel Office Administrator 46.69
Veronica Varnedoe Administrative Assistant 21.85
Notes:
1. JHK will submit resumes and rate schedules to the City for approval for any additional
JHK employees who may work on Ocoee projects.
2. JHK's fiscal year runs through January 31 of each year. A new rate sheet will be submitted
to the City for approval reflecting new JHK hourly rates in effect for each new fiscal year.
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