HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 15351: NECHES ENGINEERS AGREEMENT - 700 KILOWATT GENERATORMEMORANDUM
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
TO: Stephen B. Fitrgibbons, City Manager
FROM: Ross E. Blackketter, P.E., Director of Public Works
SUB7ECT: P. R.# 15351, Neches Engineers for City Hall Generator Installation Design
DATE: 07 July 2009
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 15351 authorizing the
City Manager and Mayor to execute an agreement with Neches Engineers of Beaumont, Texas
to provide engineering and design services for installation of a 700 KW generator at City Hall for
an amount not to exceed $27,000. Funds are available in account 001-1206-531.54-00.
BACKGROUND:
The City has recently purchased several military surplus generators to provide electrical power
in the event of power outages, storms, etc. One of the generators is a 700 KW diesel generator
that is capable of powering all of City Hall's systems. The installation of this unit will require a
concrete foundation, masonry enclosure, underground electrical work, and installation of an
automatic transfer switch.
Neches Engineers has proposed to provide design services for the installation of this generator
for an amount not to exceed $27,000.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT:
Funds are available in account 001-1206-531.54-00.
EMPLOYEE/STAFF EFFECT:
None.
SUMMARY:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 15351 authorizing the
City Manager to execute an agreement with Neches Engineers of Beaumont, Texas to provide
engineering and design services for installation of a 700 KW generator at City Hall for an
amount not to exceed $27,000. Funds are available in account 001-1206-531.54-00.
Ross E. Blackketter, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH NECHES
ENGINEERS OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING AND DESIGN SERVICES FOR INSTALLATION
OF A 700 KILOWATT GENERATOR AT CITY HALL FOR AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $27,000; ACCOUNT 001-1206-
531.54-00.
WHEREAS, in the interest of providing continued service during power outages and
states of emergency, the City recently purchased a surplus 700 kilowatt generator for City Hall;
and,
WHEREAS, the installation of this emergency generator requires engineering design for
the slab, structure, and connections; and,
WHEREAS, Neches Engineers has submitted a proposal to provide engineering and
design services for installation of the 700 KW generator at City Hall; and,
WHEREAS, Neches Engineers can perform this service for an amount not to exceed
$27,000; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
THAT, the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute an agreement
with Neches Engineers of Beaumont, Texas (attached as Exhibit ~~A'~ to prepare the engineering
design for installation of the 700 KW emergency generator at City Hall, funding being available
in account 001-1206-531.54-00; and,
THAT, a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City
Council.
P.R. 15351
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READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this the _ day of A.D. 2009
at a
AYES:
Councilmembers:
meeting of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote:
Mayor
Noes:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney C' 4-~ ~ /~'L ~ C~F~
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Stephen B. Fitrgibbons
City Manager
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Ross E. Blackketter, P.E.
Director of Public Works
APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY
OF FUNDS:
eborah Echols, CPA
Director of Finance
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EXHIBIT A
Exhibit A
P.R. No. 15351
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THE STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON §
CONTRACT
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
(NON-FEDERAL FORM)
PART 1 -AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, entered into as of this 14th day of July 2009, by and between the City
of Port Arthur, Port Arthur, Texas (hereinafter called the "CITY") acting herein by its Mayor, duly
authorized by Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur and Neches Engineers
(hereinafter called the "ENGINEER") acting herein by John I. Shackelford, Jr., P.E., President
hereunto duly authorized:
WITNESSETH THAT:
WHEREAS, the CITY desires to engage the Engineer to (1) render certain technical and
professional services hereafter described in "Scope of Services" or (2) perform certain work hereafter
described in "Scope of Services": NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties hereto do mutually agree as
follows:
1. EMPLOYMENT OF ENGINEER
The CITY hereby agrees to engage the ENGINEER and the ENGINEER hereby agrees to
perform the "Scope of Services" hereinafter set forth. This contract shall be performed in Jefferson
County, Texas.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES
A. BASIC SERVICES
SEE ATTACHMENT "1" ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF.
ENGINEER'S compensation for Basic Services shall be as set forth in Paragraph 5.
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B. ADDITIONAL SERVICES
All work performed by ENGINEER at request of CITY which is not included in the Basic
Services defined above, shall constitute Additional Services. Unless included in said Basic Services,
Additional Services may include but are not limited to the following:
(1) Studies, tests, and process determination to establish basis of design for water and
waste treatment facilities.
(2) Land surveys, and establishment of boundaries and monuments, and related office
computation and drafting.
(3) Preparation of property or easement descriptions.
(4) Preparation of any special reports required for marketing of bonds.
(5) Small design assignments(estimated construction cost less than $100,000).
(6) Appearances before regulatory agencies.
(7) Assistance to the CITY as an expert witness in any litigation with third parties,
arising from the development or construction of the Proj ect, including preparation of
engineering data and reports.
(8) Special investigations involving detailed consideration of operation, maintenance and
overhead expenses; preparation of rate schedules; earnings and expense statements;
special feasibility studies; appraisals; evaluations; and material audits or inventories
required for certification of force account construction performed by the CITY.
(9) Special soil and foundation investigations, including field and laboratory tests,
borings, related engineering analyses, and recommendations.
(10) Detailed mill, shop and/or laboratory inspection of materials or equipment.
(11) Travel and subsistence required of the ENGINEER and authorized by the CITY to
points other than CITY'S or ENGINEER'S offices and Project site.
(12) Additional copies of reports over ten (10) sets and additional sets of Contract
Document over twenty (20) sets.
(13) Preparation of applications and supporting documents for government grants or
planning advances for public works projects.
(14) Preparation of environmental statements and assistance to CITY in preparing for, and
attending public hearings.
(15) Plotting, computing, and filing plats of subdivisions; staking of lots; and related land
planning and partitioning functions.
(16) Revision of contract drawings after a definite plan has been approved by the CITY,
redrawing of plans to show work as actually constructed.
(17) Services after issuance of Certificate of Completion.
(18) Services to investigate existing conditions or facilities or to make measured drawings
thereof, or to verify accuracy of drawings or other information furnished by Client.
(19) Preparation of operating instructions and manuals for facilities and training of
personnel and assistance in operation of facilities.
(20) Additional or extended services during construction made necessary by work
damaged by fire or other cause during construction, defective or neglected work of
contractor; services rendered after prolongation of construction contract time by
more than 20% acceleration of work schedule involving services beyond normal
working hours; or default under construction contract due to delinquency or
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insolvency.
(21) Providing any other service not otherwise included in this Agreement or not
customarily furnished in accordance with generally accepted engineering practice.
(22) Any other special or miscellaneous assignments specifically authorized by CITY.
ENGINEER' S compensation for Additional Services shall be as set forth in Paragraph 5.
3. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
ENGINEER will proceed immediately upon execution of this Contract with performance of
the services called for under the Basic Services with completion within 90 days after execution,
unless delayed by causes outside the control of ENGINEER, and will proceed with subsequent work
only on authorization by CITY. ENGINEER shall immediately submit to CITY in writing evidence
of delay satisfactory to the City Engineer's reasonable discretion, upon which an extension of time
equal to the period of actual delay shall be granted in writing.
4. INFORMATION AND SERVICES TO BE FURNISHED ENGINEER
It is agreed that the CITY will furnish, without charge, for the use of the Contract
information, data, reports, records, and maps as are existing, available, and necessary for the carrying
out of the work of the ENGINEER as outlined under "Scope of Services." The CITY and its
agencies will cooperate with the ENGINEER in every way possible to facilitate the performance of
the work described in this Contract.
5. COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT
A. COMPENSATION
City will pay ENGINEER for work performed and services rendered under Paragraph 2
"Scope of Services", (Basic Services and Additional Services) at the following rates:
It is agreed that total fees for Basic Services(including subcontracted engineering services as
described herein) under this Contract, as defined in Paragraph 2A and based on the preceding
schedule, shall not exceed the sum of $27,000.
B. PAYMENT
ENGINEER will invoice CITY Monthly for its services and charges incurred by ENGINEER
for subcontracted engineering services performed under the direction and control of ENGINEER as
described herein.
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CITY agrees to pay ENGINEER at his office the full amount of each such invoice upon
receipt or as otherwise specified in this Agreement. A charge of one percent per month shall be
added to the unpaid balance of invoices not paid within 31 days after date of invoice. The engineer
shall pay any subcontractors no later than the tenth day after he receives payment as required under
Chapter 2251 Government Code of the Revised Civil Statutes of Texas.
6. RECORDS
ENGINEER shall keep accurate records, including time sheets and travel vouchers, of all
time and expenses allocated to performance of Contract work. Such records shall be kept in the
office of the ENGINEER for a period of not less than five (5) years and shall be made available to
the CITY for inspection and copying upon reasonable request.
7. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
All documents, including original drawings, estimates, specifications, field notes and data are
property of CITY. ENGINEER may retain reproducible copies of drawings and other documents.
All documents, including drawings and specifications prepared by ENGINEER are
instruments of service in respect to the project. They are not intended or represented to be suitable
for reuse by CITY or others on extensions of the Project or on any other project. Any reuse without
written verification or adaption by ENGINEER for the specific purpose intended will be at CITY' S
sole risk and without liability or legal exposure to ENGINEER and CITY shall indemnify and hold
harmless ENGINEER from all claims, damages, losses and expenses including attorneys' fees
arising out of or resulting therefrom. Any such verification or adaption will entitle ENGINEER to
further compensation at rates to be agreed upon by CITY and ENGINEER.
8. INSURANCE
All insurance must be written by an insurer licensed to conduct business in the State of Texas,
unless otherwise permitted by Owner. The ENGINEER shall, at his own expense, purchase,
maintain and keep in force insurance that will protect against injury and/or damages which may arise
out of or result from operations under this contract, whether the operations be by himself or by any
subcontractor or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or by anyone for whose
acts any of them maybe liable, of the following types and limits (no insurance policy or certificate of
insurance required below shall contain any aggregate policy year limit unless a specific dollar
amount (or specific formula for determining a specific dollar amount) aggregate policy year limit is
expressly provided in the specification below which covers the particular insurance policy or
certificate of insurance):
1. Standard Worker's Compensation Insurance(with Waiver of Subrogation in favor of the City
of Port Arthur, its officers, agents and employees.)
2. Commercial General Liability occurrence type insurance. (No "XCU" restrictions shall be
applicable.) Products/completed operations coverage must be included, and the City of Port Arthur,
its officers, agents and employees must be named as an additional Insured.
a. Bodily injury $500,000 single limit per occurrence or $500,000 each person/$500,000 per
occurrence.
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b. Property Damage $100,000 per occurrence.
c. Minimum aggregate policy year limit $1,000,000.
3. Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance(including owned, non-owned and hired vehicles
coverages).
a. Minimum combined single limit of $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and
property damage.
b. If individual limits are provided minimum limits are $300,000 per person, $500,000 per
occurrence for bodily injury and $100,000 per occurrence for property damage.
4. Contractual Liability Insurance covering the indemnity provision of this contract in the same
amount and coverage as provided for Commercial General Liability Policy, specifically referring to
this Contract by date, job number and location.
5. ENGINEER also agrees to maintain Professional Liability Insurance coverage of $250,000
minimum per occurrence/claim/policy year aggregate limits against ENGINEER for damages arising
in the course of, or as a result of, work performed under this Contract. Coverage shall continue for a
minimum of two (2) years after the ENGINEER'S assignment under this Contract is completed.
Additional Professional Liability Insurance required is $0
ENGINEER shall cause ENGINEER' S insurance company or insurance agent to fill in all
information required (including names of insurance agencies, ENGINEER and insurance
companies, and policy numbers, effective dates and expiration dates) and to date and sign and do
all other things necessary to complete and make into a valid certificate of insurance the
CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE Form attached to and made a part of this Contract, and
pertaining to the above listed Items 1,2,3,4, and 5; and before commencing any of the work and
within the time otherwise specified, ENGINEER shall file said completed Form with the CITY.
None of the provisions in said Form shall be altered or modified in any respect except as herein
expressly authorized. Said CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE Form contains a provision that
coverages afforded under the policies will not be altered, modified or cancelled unless at least
fifteen (15) days prior written notice has been given to the CITY. ENGINEER shall also file with
the CITY valid CERTIFICATE(S) OF INSURANCE on like form from or for all Subcontractors
and showing the Subcontractor(s) as the Insured. Said completed CERTIFICATE OF
INSURANCE Form(s) shall in any event be filed with CITY not more than ten (10) days after
execution of this Contract.
Deductible on policy for Professional Liability shall not exceed $5,000 unless specifically
approved by the Owner.
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9. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY
A. ENGINEER shall be responsible for the use and employment of reasonable skill and care
befitting the profession in the designs, drawings, plans, specifications, data, reports and designation
of materials and equipment provided by ENGINEER for the Project covered by this Contract.
Approval by CITY shall not constitute nor be deemed a release or waiver of the responsibility and
liability of ENGINEER for the accuracy and competency of such designs, drawings, plans,
specifications, data, reports and designation of materials and equipment. Contractor will be
responsible for the actual supervision of Construction operations and safety measures involving the
work, his employees and the public, but the ENGINEER will advise the Contractor of any items
requiring the attention and action of the Contractor.
B. If services include periodic visits to the site to inspect work performed by another Contractor,
ENGINEER is responsible for exercising reasonable care and skills befitting the profession to assure
that the Contractor performs the work in accordance with Contract Documents and to safeguard the
CITY against defects and deficiencies in the work; provided, however, ENGINEER does not
guarantee or insure the work completed by the Contractor. During visits to the construction site, and
on the basis of the ENGINEER'S on-site observations as an experienced and qualified design
professional, he will keep the CITY informed on the extent of the progress of the work, and advise
the CITY of material and substantial defects and deficiencies in the work of material and substantial
defects and deficiencies in the work of Contractors which are discovered by the ENGINEER or
otherwise brought to the ENGINEER' S attention in the course of construction, and may, on behalf of
the CITY exercise whatever rights the CITY may have to disapproved work and materials as failing
to conform to the Contract Documents.
C. In connection with the services of Resident Project Representatives, ENGINEER will use the
usual degree of care and prudent judgement in the selection of competent Project Representatives,
and the ENGINEER will use its best efforts to see that the Project Representativesare on the job to
perform their required duties. In performing these duties and services (described in this sub-
paragraph), ENGINEER is responsible for exercising reasonable care and skill befitting the
profession the assure that the Contractor performs the work in accordance with Contract Documents
and to safeguard the City against defects and deficiencies in the work; provided, however,
ENGINEER does not guarantee or insure the work completed by the Contractor.
D. In performing these services the ENGINEER will at all times endeavor to protect the CITY
on the Project and work sites and safeguard the CITY against defects and deficiencies in the work of
the Contractor; provided, however, ENGINEER does not guarantee or insure the work completed by
the Contractor, nor is ENGINEER responsible for the actual supervision of construction operations
or for the safety measures that the Contractor takes or should take.
E. ENGINEER shall not be responsible for any excess of construction costs over an amount
estimated.
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10. INDEMNIFICATION
ENGINEER shall comply with the requirements of all applicable laws, rules, and regulations
in connection with the services of ENGINEER and shall exonerate, indemnify and hold harmless the
CITY, its officers, agents and all employees from any and all liability, loss or damage arising out of
noncompliance with such laws, rules and regulations; without limitation, ENGINEER shall assume
full responsibility for payments of Federal, State and Local taxes or contributions imposed or
required under the Social Security, Worker's Compensation, and Income Tax Laws with respect to
ENGINEER' S employees. Further, ENGINEER shall exonerate, indemnify and hold harmless the
CITY, its officers, agents and all employees from any and all liability, loss, damages, expenses or
claims arising out of negligence of ENGINEER, its officers, agents and employees in connection
with any of the work performed or to be performed under this Contract by ENGINEER or as a result
of ENGINEER'S failure to use and employ reasonable skill and care befitting the profession in
accordance with paragraph 9 hereof. Further, ENGINEER shall exonerate, indemnify and hold
harmless the CITY, its officers, agents, and all employees from any and all liability, loss, damages,
expenses or claims for infringement of any copyright or patents arising out of the use of any plans,
design, drawings, or specifications furnished by ENGINEER in the performance of this Contract.
The foregoing indemnification provision shall apply to ENGINEER regardless of whether or not
said liability, loss, damages, expenses, or claims is caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder.
11. ADDRESS OF NOTICE AND COMMUNICATIONS
CITY: ENGINEER:
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
P.O. Box 1089
Port Arthur, Texas 77641
Attn: Ross E. Blackketter, P.E.
Director of Public Works
Neches Engineers
8865 College St., Suite 200
Beaumont, TX 77707
Attn: John I. Shackelford, Jr., P.E.
President
All notices and communications under this Contract shall be mailed or delivered to CITY and
ENGINEER at the above addresses.
12. CAPTIONS
Each paragraph of this Contract has been supplied with a caption to serve only as a guide to
the contents. The caption does not control the meaning of any Paragraph or in any way determine its
interpretation or application.
13. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNMENTS
The CITY and the ENGINEER each binds himself and his successors, executors,
administrators, and assigns to the other party of this Contract and to the successors, executors,
administrators and assigns of such other party, in respect to all covenants of this Contract. Except as
above, neither the CITY nor the ENGINEER shall assign, sublet, or transfer his interest in this
Contract without the written consent of the other. Nothing herein shall be construed as creating any
personal liability on the part of any officer or agent of any public body which may be a party hereto.
14. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT FOR CAUSE
If, through any cause, the ENGINEER shall fail to fulfill in timely and proper manner his
obligations under this Contract, or if the ENGINEER shall violate any of the covenants, agreements,
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or stipulations of this Contract, the CITY shall thereupon have the right to terminate this Contract by
giving written notice to the ENGINEER of such termination and specifying the effective date
thereof, at least five(5) days before the effective date of such termination. In such event, all finished
or unfinished documents, data, studies, survey, drawings, maps, models, photographs, and reports
prepared by the ENGINEER under this Contract shall, at the option of the CITY, become its property
and the ENGINEER shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for any work
satisfactorily completed hereunder.
Notwithstanding the above, the ENGINEER shall not be relieved of liability to the CITY for
damages sustained by the CITY by virtue of any breach of the Contract by the ENGINEER and the
CITY may withhold any payment to the ENGINEER for the purpose of setoff until such time as the
exact amount of damages due the CITY from the ENGINEER is determined.
15. TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE CITY
The CITY may terminate this Contract at any time by giving at least thirty(30) days notice in
writing to the ENGINEER. If the Contract is terminated by the CITY as provided herein, the
ENGINEER will be paid for the time provided and expenses incurred up to the termination date. If
this Contract is terminated due to the fault of the ENGINEER, Paragraph 14 hereof relative to
termination shall apply.
16. CHANGES
The CITY may, from time to time, request changes in the scope of the services of the
ENGINEER to be performed hereunder. Such changes, including any increase or decrease in the
amount of the ENGINEER' S compensation, which are mutually agreed upon by and between the
CITY and ENGINEER shall be incorporated in written amendments to this Contract.
17. PERSONNEL
A. The ENGINEER represents that he has, or will secure at his own expense, all personnel
required in performing the services under this Contract. Such personnel shall not be
employees of or have any contractual relationship with the CITY.
B. All of the services required hereunder shall be performed by the ENGINEER or under his
supervision and all personnel engaged in the work shall be fully qualified and, if applicable
shall be authorized or permitted under State and local law to perform such services.
C. None of the work or services covered by this Contract shall be subcontracted without the
prior written approval of the CITY. Any work or services subcontracted hereunder shall be specified
by written Contract or agreement and shall be subject to each provision of this Contract.
18. REPORTS AND INFORMATION
The ENGINEER at such times and in such forms as the CITY may require, shall furnish the
CITY such periodic reports s it may request pertaining to the work or services undertaken pursuant to
this Contract, the costs and obligations incurred or to be incurred in connection therewith, and any
other matters covered by this Contract.
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19. CIVIL RIGHTS
Under Chapter 106 Civil Practice and Remedies Code of the Revised Civil Statutes of Texas,
no person shall, on the grounds of race, religion, color, sex or national origin, be excluded due to
discrimination under any program or activity of the CITY.
The ENGINEER will carry out its work under this Contract in a manner which will permit
full compliance by the CITY with the Statute.
20. INTEREST OF ENGINEER AND EMPLOYEES
The ENGINEER covenants that he presently has no interest and shall not acquire any interest,
director indirect, in the study area or any parcels therein or any other interests which would conflict
in any manner or degree with the performance of his services hereunder.
The ENGINEER further covenants that in the performance of this Contract, no person having
any such interest shall be employed.
21. INCORPORATION OF PROVISIONS REQUIRED BY LAW
Each provision and clause required by law to be inserted into the Contract shall be deemed to
be enacted herein and the Contract shall be read and enforced as though each were included herein.
If through mistake or otherwise any such provision is not inserted or is not correctly inserted, the
Contract shall be amended to make such insertion on application by either party.
EXECUTED IN TWO (2) counterparts (each of which is an original) on behalf of
ENGINEER by John I. Shackelford, Jr., P.E. its President (Name and Office or Position)
shown below, and on behalf of the CITY by its Mayor and City Manager.
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ACCEPTED:
CITY:
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
MAYOR
DATE:
ATTEST
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
ACCEPTED:
City Manager
DATE:
PROPOSED AND AGREED TO:
ENGINEER:
NECHES ENGINEERS
DATE:
ATTEST:
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ATTACHMENT 1
NECHES ENGINEERS
June 29, 2009
Mr. Ross E. Blackketter, P. E.
City of Port Arthur
P. O. BOX 1089
Port Arthur, Texas 77641
Re: Engineering Proposal
700 KW Generator
Dear Mr. Blackketter:
We are pleased to submit this proposal to provide engineering and design services with respect to
the above referenced project. Our scope of work will include fieldwork, design engineering,
drafting as required, preparing bid packages, attending pre-bid, bid opening and periodic field
inspection during the construction phase.
We estimate the engineering to be a not to exceed fee of Twenty Seven Thousand Dollars
($27,000.00).
We estimate that engineering completion time through issuing a construction contract will be
approximately three months.
Please contact our office if this proposal meets with approval.
Very truly yours,
Neches Engineers
T
Jo I. Shackelford Jr~
8865 College St. Suite 200
BEAUMONT, TEXAS 77707
409-860-7168
NECHES ENGINEERS
FEE SCHEDULE & HOURLY SALARY
January 2009
City of Port Arthur shall pay Neches Engineers for performance of services the below listed
straight and over time billing rates.
Straight Time Over Time
Project Manager (P. E.) $125.00/hr. $125.00/hr.
Construction Manager $75.00/hr. $100.00/hr.
Design Engineer $70.00/hr. $95.00/hr.
Electrical Engineer $85.00/hr. $115.00/hr.
Cadd Operator $55.00/hr. $80.00/hr.
Secretaries $35.00/hr. $48.00/hr.
EXPENSES: The charges for expenses are:
1. Transportation by automobile - $0.41 cents per mile. Parking fees at direct cost.
2. Reproduction and printing - at prevailing commercial rates.
3. Travel and subsistence - at direct cost.
4. Drug testing (as required by client) at cost.
5. Training -project or site specific training will be billed at actual hours incurred per
the fee schedule and cost of school.
6. Subcontractors at cost plus 20%
7. All other expenses - at cost.
TERMS OF PAYMENT: Neches Engineers shall submit monthly invoices for work completed.
These invoices will be supported, as necessary, with timesheets and an explanation of
reimbursable charges such as telephone, travel, reproduction, and other similar charges. Payment
is due within 30 days of the invoice date.
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8865 College St. Suite 200
BEAUMONT, TEXAS 77707
409-860-7168