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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: September 19, 2023
To: City Council of the City of Port Arthur
Through: Ron Burton, City Manager
From: Terry Stokes, PAEDC CEO
RE: Proposed Resolution No. 23341 I PAEDC enter into a Professional Services
Agreement with Schaumburg & Polk, Inc, for the engineering services related to
improvements to the existing lift station serving the Spur 93 Business Park.
Intent:
The intent of Proposed Resolution No. 23341 is to seek the City Council of the City of Port
Arthur's authorization of the Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation to enter
into a Professional Services Agreement with Schaumburg&Polk,Inc,for the engineering services
related to improvements to the existing lift station serving the Spur 93 Business Park.
Background:
The existing lift station serving the City of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development
Corporation's Spur 93 Business Park is in need of upgrades to continue to serve the current and
future tenants of the Spur 93 Business Park. Schaumburg & Polk, Inc. has submitted a proposal
for the design and bid engineering services in relation to the necessary upgrades to the lift
station.
Budget Impact:
The budget impact of this item is: $37,200.00, funds available in PAEDC Account No. 120-80-
625-5479-00-00-000.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council of the City of Port Arthur authorize the PAEDC to enter
into a Professional Services Agreement with Schaumburg & Polk, Inc.
P.R. No. 23341
09/19/2023 KM
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SCHAUMBURG & POLK,
INC. FOR THE ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE EXISTING LIFT STATION
SERVING THE SPUR 93 BUSINESS PARK IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $37,200.00; FUNDS AVAILABLE IN EDC
ACCOUNT NO. 120-80-625-5479-00-00-000
WHEREAS,the existing lift station serving the City of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic
Development Corporation's("PAEDC") Spur 93 Business Park is in need of upgrades to continue
to serve the current and future tenants of the Spur 93 Business Park; and
WHEREAS, at their Regular Board meeting of September 11, 2023, the PAEDC Board
of Directors approved entering into a Professional Services Agreement with Schaumburg & Polk,
LLC for the engineering services related to the improvements necessary for the existing lift station;
and
WHEREAS, the cost for the engineering services including the design and the bid phases
will not exceed $37,200.00 as detailed in the Professional Services Agreement attached hereto as
Exhibit"A".
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That the City Council approves the Port Arthur Economic Development
Corporation entering into a Professional Services Agreement with Schaumburg & Polk, Inc. for
the engineering services related to the improvements of the existing lift station serving the Spur
93 Business Park for an amount not to exceed $37,200.00.
Section 3. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the
City Council.
READ,ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of A.D., 2023,
at a Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote:
AYES:
Mayor
Councilmembers
NOES:
Thurman Bartie, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED:
Terry Stokes,PAEDC CEO
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Charles E. Zech, PAEDC Attorney
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Val Tizeno,City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO AVAILAB TY OF FUNDS:
Kandy Dani Finance Director
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Exhibit "A"
STATE OF TEXAS § PORT ARTHUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
§ AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON § BUSINESS PARK LIFT STATION—DESIGN&BID PHASE
This Agreement for Professional Services("Agreement")is made by and between the Port
Arthur Economic Development Corporation, Port Arthur, Texas, located in Jefferson County,
Texas ("Owner"), and Schaumburg & Polk, Inc. ("Professional") (individually, each a"Party"
and collectively,"Parties"), acting by and through the Parties' authorized representatives.
Recitals:
WHEREAS, Owner desires to engage the services of Professional as an independent
contractor and not as an employee in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this
Agreement;and
WHEREAS, Professional desires to render professional services in accordance with the
terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in exchange for the mutual covenants set forth herein and other
valuable consideration, the sufficiency and receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties
agree as follows:
Article I
Employment of Professional
Professional will perform as an independent contractor for all services under this
Agreement to the prevailing professional standards consistent with the level of care and skill
ordinarily exercised by members of Professional's profession, both public and private, currently
practicing in the same locality under similar conditions including but not limited to the exercise of
reasonable, informed judgments and prompt, timely action. If Professional is representing this it
has special expertise in one or more areas to be utilized in the performance of this Agreement,then
Professional agrees to perform those special expertise services to the appropriate local, regional
and national professional standards.
Article II
Term
2.1 The term of this Agreement shall begin on the last date of execution hereof by all
parties hereto (the "Effective Date") and shall remain in effect for an estimated (12) months or
until services are complete, including the time necessary to develop the project deliverables,
subject to change upon request or mutual agreement(s).
2.2 Professional may terminate this Agreement by giving thirty (30)days prior written
notice to Owner. In the event of such termination by Professional,Professional shall be entitled to
compensation for services satisfactorily completed in accordance with this Agreement prior to the
date of such termination.
2.3 Owner may terminate this Agreement by giving ten (10) days prior written notice
to Professional. In the event of such termination by Owner, Professional shall be entitled to
compensation for services satisfactorily completed in accordance with this Agreement prior to the
date of such termination. Upon receipt of such notice from Owner,Professional shall immediately
terminate working on, placing orders or entering into contracts for supplies, assistance, facilities
or materials in connection with this Agreement and shall proceed to promptly cancel all existing
contracts insofar as they are related to this Agreement.
2.4 Upon notice of termination by Professional or Owner, Professional shall
immediately surrender all project documents produced by Professional and its subcontractors up
to and including the date on which termination notice was given.
Article III
Scope of Services
3.1 Professional shall perform the services specifically set forth in Exhibit A,attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference,entitled"Scope of Services." In case of conflict with
the language of Exhibit A and the provisions of this Agreement,the provisions of this Agreement
shall control. Any additional services require the prior approval of the Owner.
3.2 The Parties acknowledge and agree that any and all opinions provided by
Professional represent the best judgment of Professional. .
Article IV
Schedule of Work
4.1 Professional agrees to commence services upon written direction from Owner and
to complete the tasks set forth in Exhibit A,Scope of Services,in accordance with a work schedule
established by Owner(the"Schedule"),which is attached hereto and incorporated as Exhibit A.
4.2 In the event Professional's performance of this Agreement is delayed or interfered
with by acts of Owner or others,Professional may request an extension of time for the performance
of same as hereinafter provided, and Owner shall determine whether to authorize any increase in
fee or price,or to authorize damages or additional compensation as a consequence of such delays,
within a reasonable time after receipt of Professional's request.
4.3 No allowance of any extension of time,for any cause whatsoever, shall be claimed
or made by Professional,unless Professional shall have made written request upon Owner for such
extension not later than five(5)business days after the occurrence of the cause serving as the basis
for such extension request, and unless Owner and Professional have agreed in writing upon the
allowance of such additional time.
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Article V
Compensation and Method of Payment
5.1 Owner shall pay Professional for the services specifically as set forth in Exhibit A
and in accordance with the Rate Schedule in an amount not to exceed$37,200.00 for said services.
5.2 Each month Professional shall submit to Owner an invoice supporting the amount
for which payment is sought. Each invoice shall also state the percentage of work completed on
the Project through the end of the then submitted billing period, the total of the current invoice
amount,and a running total balance for the Project to date.
5.3 Within thirty (30)days of receipt of each such monthly invoice, Owner shall make
monthly payments in the amount shown by Professional's approved monthly invoice and other
documentation submitted.
5.4 Professional shall be solely responsible for the payment of all costs and expenses
related to the services provided pursuant to this Agreement including, but not limited to, travel,
copying and facsimile charges,reproduction charges,and telephone, interne, e-mail,and postage
charges, except as set forth in Exhibit A.
5.5 Nothing contained in this Agreement shall require Owner to pay for any services
that are unsatisfactory as determined by Owner or which is not performed in compliance with the
terms of this Agreement, nor shall failure to withhold payment pursuant to the provisions of this
section constitute a waiver of any right,at law or in equity,which Owner may have if Professional
is in default, including the right to bring legal action for damages or for specific performance of
this Agreement. Waiver of any default under this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of any
subsequent default.
Article VI
Devotion of Time,Personnel,and Equipment
6.1 Professional shall devote such time as reasonably necessary for the satisfactory
performance of the services under this Agreement. Owner reserves the right to revise or expand
the scope of services after due approval by Owner as Owner may deem necessary, but in such
event Owner shall pay Professional compensation for such services at mutually agreed upon
charges or rates, a copy of the Rate Schedule is attached hereto as Exhibit A, and within the time
schedule prescribed by Owner, and without decreasing the effectiveness of the performance of
services required under this Agreement. In any event, when Professional is directed to revise or
expand the scope of services under this Agreement, Professional shall provide Owner a written
proposal for the entire costs involved in performing such additional services. Prior to Professional
undertaking any revised or expanded services as directed by Owner under this Agreement,Owner
must authorize in writing the nature and scope of the services and accept the method and amount
of compensation and the time involved in all phases of the Project.
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6.2 It is expressly understood and agreed to by Professional that any compensation not
specified in this Agreement may require approval by the Owner and may be subject to current
budget year limitations.
6.3 To the extent reasonably necessary for Professional to perform the services under
this Agreement, Professional shall be authorized to engage the services of any agents, assistants,
persons,or corporations that Professional may deem proper to aid or assist in the performance of
the services under this Agreement. The cost of such personnel and assistance shall be borne
exclusively by Professional.
6.4 Professional shall furnish the facilities,equipment,telephones,facsimile machines,
email facilities, and personnel necessary to perform the services required under this Agreement
unless otherwise provided herein.
Article VII
Relationship of Parties
7.1 It is understood and agreed by and between the Parties that in satisfying the
conditions and requirements of this Agreement, Professional is acting as an independent
contractor, and Owner assumes no responsibility or liability to any third party in connection with
the services provided by Professional under this Agreement. All services to be performed by
Professional pursuant to this Agreement shall be in the capacity of an independent contractor,and
not as an agent, servant, representative, or employee of Owner. Professional shall supervise the
performance of its services and shall be entitled to control the manner, means and methods by
which Professional's services are to be performed, subject to the terms of this Agreement. As
such, Owner shall not train Professional, require Professional to complete regular oral or written
reports, require Professional to devote his full-time services to Owner, or dictate Professional's
sequence of work or location at which Professional performs Professional's work, except as may
be set forth in Exhibit A.
Article VIII
Insurance
8.1 Before commencing work, Professional shall, at its own expense,procure,pay for
and maintain during the term of this Agreement the following insurance written by companies
approved by the state of Texas and acceptable to Owner. Professional shall furnish to the City
Manager certificates of insurance executed by the insurer or its authorized agent stating coverages,
limits,expiration dates and compliance with all applicable required provisions. Certificates shall
reference the project/contract number and be addressed as follows:
Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation
501 Proctor Street, Suite 100
Port Arthur,Texas 77640
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A. Commercial General Liability insurance, including, but not limited to
Premises/Operations, Personal & Advertising Injury, Products/Completed Operations,
Independent Contractors and Contractual Liability,with minimum combined single limits
of $500,000 per occurrence, $500,000 Products/Completed Operations Aggregate, and
$500,000 general aggregate. Coverage must be written on an occurrence form. The
General Aggregate shall apply on a per project basis.
B. Workers' Compensation insurance with statutory limits; and Employers'
Liability coverage with minimum limits for bodily injury: 1) by accident, $100,000 each
accident, and 2) by disease, $100,000 per employee with a per policy aggregate of
$500,000.
C. Business Automobile Liability insurance covering owned, hired and non-
owned vehicles, with a minimum combined bodily injury and property damage limit of
$500,000 per occurrence.
D. Professional Liability Insurance to provide coverage against any claim
which the Professional and all professionals engaged or employed by the Professional
become legally obligated to pay as damages arising out of the performance of professional
services caused by error,omission or negligent act with minimum limits of$1,000,000 per
claim, $1,000,000 annual aggregate
NOTE:If the insurance is written on a claims-made form,coverage shall be continuous(by
renewal or extended reporting period) for not less than thirty-six (36) months
following completion of this Agreement and acceptance by Owner.
8.2 With reference to the foregoing required insurance, Professional shall endorse
applicable insurance policies as follows:
A. A waiver of subrogation in favor of Owner, its officials, employees, and
officers shall be contained in the Workers' Compensation insurance policy.
B. The Owner, its officials, employees and officers shall be named as
additional insureds on the Commercial General Liability policy, by using endorsement
CG2026 or broader.
C. All insurance policies shall be endorsed to the effect that Owner will receive
at least thirty (30) days notice prior to cancellation, non-renewal, termination, or material
change of the policies.
8.3 All insurance shall be purchased from an insurance company that meets a financial
rating of B+VI or better as assigned by A.M. Best Company or equivalent.
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Article IX
Right to Inspect Records
9.1 Professional agrees that Owner shall have access to and the right to examine any
directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records of Professional involving transactions
relating to this Agreement. Professional agrees that Owner shall have access during normal
working hours to all necessary Professional facilities and shall be provided adequate and
appropriate work space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section.
Owner shall give Professional reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
9.2 Professional further agrees to include in subcontract(s), if any, a provision that any
subcontractor agrees that Owner shall have access to and the right to examine any directly pertinent
books, documents, papers and records of such subcontractor involving transactions related to the
subcontract, and further, that Owner shall have access during normal working hours to all such
subcontractor facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate work space, in order to
conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. Owner shall give any such
subcontractor reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
Article X
Miscellaneous
10.1 Entire Agreement. This Agreement and any and all Exhibits attached hereto
constitutes the sole and only agreement between the Parties and supersedes any prior or
contemporaneous understandings,written agreements or oral agreements between the Parties with
respect to the subject matter of this Agreement.
10.2 Authorization. Each Party represents that it has full capacity and authority to grant
all rights and assume all obligations granted and assumed under this Agreement.
10.3 Assignment. Professional may not assign this Agreement in whole or in part
without the prior written consent of Owner. In the event of an assignment by Professional to which
the Owner has consented,the assignee shall agree in writing with the Owner to personally assume,
perform,and be bound by all the covenants and obligations contained in this Agreement.
10.4 Successors and Assigns. Subject to the provisions regarding assignment, this
Agreement shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective heirs,
executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns.
10.5 Governing Law and Exclusive Venue. The laws of the State of Texas shall govern
this Agreement, and exclusive venue for any legal action concerning this Agreement shall be in,a
District Court with appropriate jurisdiction in Jefferson County, Texas. The Parties agree to
submit to the personal and subject matter jurisdiction of said court.
10.6 Amendments. This Agreement may be amended only by the mutual written
agreement of the Parties.
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10.7 Severability. In the event any one or more of the provisions contained in this
Agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal,or unenforceable in any respect by a
court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any
other provision in this Agreement,and this Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid,illegal,
or unenforceable provision had never been contained in this Agreement.
10.8 Survival of Covenants and Terms. Any of the representations, warranties,
covenants,and obligations of the Parties,as well as any rights and benefits of the Parties,pertaining
to a period of time following the termination of this Agreement shall survive termination,
including,but not limited to, Section 3.3,Article X, and, in particular, Sections 10.13 and 10.14.
10.9 Recitals. The recitals to this Agreement are incorporated herein.
10.10 Notice. Any notice required or permitted to be delivered hereunder may be sent by
first class mail, overnight courier or by confirmed telefax or facsimile to the address specified
below, or to such other Party or address as either Party may designate in writing, and shall be
deemed received three (3)days after delivery set forth herein:
If intended for Owner:
Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation
501 Proctor Street, Suite 100
Port Arthur,Texas 77640
Attn: Terry Stokes, CEO
If intended for Professional:
Schaumburg&Polk,Inc.
8865 College Street
Beaumont,Texas 77707
Attn: Jeffrey G. Beaver, P.E.
10.11 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed by the Parties hereto in separate
counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be deemed an original, but all
such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same instrument. Each counterpart may
consist of any number of copies hereof each signed by less than all,but together signed by all of,
the Parties hereto.
10.12 Exhibits. The exhibits attached hereto are incorporated herein and made a part
hereof for all purposes.
10.13 Professional's Liability. Acceptance of the Project Documents by Owner shall not
constitute nor be deemed a release of the responsibility and liability of Professional,its employees,
associates, agents or subcontractors for the accuracy and competency of their designs, working
drawings, specifications or other documents and work; nor shall such acceptance be deemed an
assumption of responsibility by Owner for any defect in the Project Documents or other documents
and work prepared by Professional, its employees, associates, agents or sub-consultants.
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10.14 Indemnification. PROFESSIONAL AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD
HARMLESS OWNER FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL LIABILITIES,
DAMAGES, CLAIMS, SUITS, COSTS (INCLUDING COURT COSTS, REASONABLE
ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS OF INVESTIGATION) AND ACTIONS BY REASON
OF INJURY TO OR DEATH OF ANY PERSON OR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF
PROPERTY TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY PROFESSIONAL'S NEGLIGENT
PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR BY REASON OF
ANY ACT OR OMISSION ON THE PART OF PROFESSIONAL, ITS OFFICERS,
DIRECTORS, SERVANTS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES,
CONTRACTORS,SUBCONTRACTORS,LICENSEES,SUCCESSORS OR PERMITTED
ASSIGNS (EXCEPT WHEN SUCH LIABILITY, CLAIMS, SUITS, COSTS, INJURIES,
DEATHS OR DAMAGES ARISE FROM OR ARE ATTRIBUTED TO THE
NEGLIGENCE OF THE OWNER). IF ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING SHALL BE
BROUGHT BY OR AGAINST OWNER IN CONNECTION WITH ANY SUCH
LIABILITY OR CLAIM,THE PROFESSIONAL, ON NOTICE FROM OWNER, SHALL
DEFEND SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDINGS AT PROFESSIONAL'S EXPENSE, BY
OR THROUGH ATTORNEYS REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO OWNER.
PROFESSIONAL'S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL NOT BE
LIMITED TO THE LIMITS OF COVERAGE OF INSURANCE MAINTAINED OR
REQUIRED TO BE MAINTAINED BY PROFESSIONAL UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.
IF THIS AGREEMENT IS A CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING OR ARCHITECTURAL
SERVICES, THEN THIS SECTION IS LIMITED BY, AND TO BE READ AS BEING IN
COMPLIANCE WITH, THE INDEMNITY SPECIFIED IN § 271.904 OF THE TEXAS
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, AS AMENDED. THIS SECTION SHALL SURVIVE
TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT
10.15 Conflicts of Interests. Professional represents that no official or employee of
Owner has any direct or indirect pecuniary interest in this Agreement. Any misrepresentation by
Professional under this section shall be grounds for termination of this Agreement and shall be
grounds for recovery of any loss, cost, expense or damage incurred by Owner as a result of such
misrepresentation.
10.16 Default. If at any time during the term of this Agreement,Professional shall fail to
commence the services in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement or fail to diligently
provide services in an efficient, timely and careful manner and in strict accordance with the
provisions of this Agreement or fail to use an adequate number or quality of personnel to complete
the services or fail to perform any of Professional's obligations under this Agreement,then Owner
shall have the right, if Professional shall not cure any such default after thirty (30) days written
notice thereof,to terminate this Agreement. Any such act by Owner shall not be deemed a waiver
of any other right or remedy of Owner. If after exercising any such remedy due to Professional's
nonperformance under this Agreement,the cost to Owner to complete the services to be performed
under this Agreement is in excess of that part of the contract sum which as not theretofore been
paid to Professional hereunder,Professional shall be liable for and shall reimburse Owner for such
excess costs.
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10.17 Confidential Information. Professional hereby acknowledges and agrees that its
representatives may have access to or otherwise receive information during the furtherance of
Professional's obligations in accordance with this Agreement, which is of a confidential, non-
public or proprietary nature. Professional shall treat any such information received in full
confidence and will not disclose or appropriate such Confidential Information for Professional's
own use or the use of any third party at any time during or subsequent to this Agreement. As used
herein,"Confidential Information"means all oral and written information concerning the Owner,
its affiliates and subsidiaries, and all oral and written information concerning Owner or its
activities,that is of a non-public, proprietary or confidential nature including, without limitation,
information pertaining to customer lists, services, methods, processes and operating procedures,
together with all analyses, compilations, studies or other documents, whether prepared by
Professional or others, which contain or otherwise reflect such information. The term
"Confidential Information" shall not include such information that is or becomes generally
available to the public other than as a result of disclosure to Professional, or is required to be
disclosed by a governmental authority under applicable law.
10.18 Remedies. No right or remedy granted or reserved to the Parties is exclusive of
any other right or remedy herein by law or equity provided or permitted; but each right or remedy
shall be cumulative of every other right or remedy given hereunder. No covenant or condition of
this Agreement may be waived without written consent of the Parties. Forbearance or indulgence
by either Party shall not constitute a waiver of any covenant or condition to be performed pursuant
to this Agreement.
10.19 No Third Party Beneficiary. For purposes of this Agreement, including the
intended operation and effect of this Agreement, the Parties specifically agree and contract that:
(1) this Agreement only affects matters between the Parties to this Agreement, and is in no way
intended by the Parties to benefit or otherwise affect any third person or entity notwithstanding the
fact that such third person or entity may be in contractual relationship with Owner or Professional
or both; and (2) the terms of this Agreement are not intended to release, either by contract or
operation of law, any third person or entity from obligations owing by them to either Owner or
Professional.
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EXECUTED this day of , 2023.
OWNER:
PORT ARTHUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
By:
Terry Stokes,CEO
ATTEST:
Krystle Muller,Contract Compliance Manager
EXECUTED this day of ,2023.
PROFESSIONAL:
Schaumburg & Polk, Inc.
By: 7-- � _
Jeffrey G. geaver, P.E., CEO
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Exhibit A
Scope of Services 1 Schedule
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Exhibit A—Scope of Services and Budget
Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation
Business Park LS Rehabilitation
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This project will provide for improvements to the existing lift station serving the Port Arthur EDC
Business Park. The City of Port Arthur will provide two new Gorman-Rupp T6 self-priming pumps to
be installed at the lift station. Proposed improvements will include removing the existing pumps,
piping, and ancillary equipment; installation of the two new Gorman-Rupp T6 self-priming pumps,
and associated suction and discharge piping, fittings, and valves. Improvements will also include
new electrical power and control equipment.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
1. Design Phase Services
A. Prepare final design criteria, preliminary drawings, and written description of the
Project.
B. Prepare opinion of probable construction cost.
C. Furnish and review preliminary documents with the Owner.
D. Prepare final signed and sealed plans, specifications and contract documents for
proposed improvements.
2. Bidding
A. Provide contract documents and assist Owner in bidding project.
B. Provide for distribution of plans and specifications through CivCast.
C. Conduct a pre-bid meeting with potential bidders.
D. Issue addenda as appropriate to interpret, clarify, or expand the Bidding
Documents.
E. Attend bid opening, tabulate bids, and recommend award to Owner.
3. Construction Phase Services - NONE
RESPONSIBILITIES OF OWNER
1. The Owner is responsible for any and all fees required for any permits.
2. The Owner will provide assistance in obtaining right-of-entry from property owners, as
needed.
3. The Owner will provide construction materials testing.
4. The Owner will conduct bid advertisements and bid opening.
5. This proposal excludes the services of a full-time resident project representative, although
one can be provided on a time and materials basis at the Owner's request.
SCHEDULE
The following provides a proposed schedule for completion of the project.
Design: weeks 1 through 13 (3 months)
Bidding: weeks 14 through 21 (2 months)
Exhibit A—Scope of Services and Budget
Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation
Business Park LS Rehabilitation
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BASIS OF PAYMENT
Compensation for the services described herein shall not exceed the Schedule of Values below
without prior approval.
Scope Authorization
Design Phase $30,200
Bidding Phase $ 7,000
Total: $37,200
APPENDIX 1
SPI. SCHAUMBURG S. POLK,INC.
2023 SCHEDULE OF HOURLY RATES and EXPENSES
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT $75.00/HOUR
SURVEY CREW $180.00/HOUR
SURVEYOR I $60.00/HOUR
SURVEYOR II $80.00/HOUR
SURVEYOR III $100.00/HOUR
SURVEYOR IV $120.00 /HOUR
SURVEYOR TECH $105.00/HOUR
RPLS $170.00/HOUR
CONSTRUCTION REPRESENTATIVE I $85.00/HOUR
CONSTRUCTION REPRESENTATIVE II $110.00/HOUR
CONSTRUCTION REPRESENTATIVE III $135.00/HOUR
DESIGN TECHNICIAN I $90.00 /HOUR
DESIGN TECHNICIAN II $100.00/HOUR
DESIGN TECHNICIAN III $120.00/HOUR
DESIGN TECHNICIAN IV $145.00/HOUR
ENGINEER I/II $115.00/HOUR
ENGINEER III $135.00/HOUR
ENGINEER IV $155.00/HOUR
ENGINEER V $185.00/HOUR
ENGINEER VI $220.00/HOUR
ENGINEER VII $250.00/HOUR
ENGINEER VIII $265.00/HOUR
ENGINEER IX $280.00/HOUR
REIMBURSIBLE EXPENSES
Mileage IRS Allowable Rate
Travel and Meals Actual Cost x 1.10
Misc. Reimbursable Expenses Actual Cost x 1.10
OUTSIDE CONSULTANT RATES
Associate Engineer Civil, Electrical,Environmental up to$225.00/HOUR
Subconsultants Actual Cost x 1.10
Schaumburg&Polk,Inc.furnishes General Liability Insurance,Professional Liability Insurance and State
of Texas mandatory limits of Worker's Compensation insurance.
Preparation for and furnishing expert witness testimony will be billed at three times the hourly rates shown above
for the various classifications.
Rates Effective: January 1,2023 (adjusted annually)