HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 16871: AGREEMENT WITH TERRACON CONSULTANTS FOR MATERIALS TESTING FOR FIRE STATION #4 MEMORANDUM
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
TO: John A. Comeaux, P.E., Acting City Manager
FROM: Ross Blackketter, P.E., Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: P.R. # 16871, Materials Testing for Fire Station #4
DATE: January 30, 2012
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 16871 authorizing the
City Manager to execute an agreement with Terracon Consultants, Inc. of League City, Texas
for construction materials testing for Fire Station #4 in Sabine Pass for the not to exceed
amount of $17,898.
BACKGROUND:
The construction of the new fire station in Sabine Pass requires a professional materials testing
lab to sample the compaction, concrete, etc. throughout the construction project in order
ensure the proper quality control. Terracon Consultants, Inc., who performed the initial site
soils testing, has submitted a proposal for performing this service for the not to exceed amount
of $17,898.
BUDGETARY /FISCAL EFFECT:
Funding will be provided for in Project IKEFS4, 121 - 2300 - 901.82 -00.
EMPLOYEE /STAFF EFFECT:
None.
SUMMARY:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 16871 authorizing the
City Manager to execute an agreement with Terracon Consultants, Inc. of League City, Texas
for construction materials testing for Fire Station #4 in Sabine Pass for the not to exceed
amount of $17,898.
ok Ross E. Black etter, P.E.
Director of Public Works
"Remember, we are here to serve the citizens of Port Arthur"
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P. R. 16871
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH TERRACON CONSULTANTS,
INC. OF LEAGUE CITY, TEXAS FOR MATERIALS TESTING FOR
FIRE STATION #4 FOR THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF
$17,898. PROJECT IKEFS4 121-2300-901.82-00.
WHEREAS, in order to provide for quality control, it is necessary to provide for
materials testing throughout the construction process for the new fire station in Sabine Pass;
and,
WHEREAS, Terracon Consultants, Inc. of League City, Texas has submitted a proposal
for the not to exceed amount of $17,898 to perform this task as shown in Exhibit "A "; and,
WHEREAS, this procurement for professional services is authorized pursuant to Section
252.022 (4) of the Texas Local Government Code; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
THAT, the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with Terracon
Consultants, Inc. of League City, Texas for materials testing for Fire Station #4 in Sabine Pass
in the not to exceed amount of $17,898, funding to be provided in IKEFS4 121 - 2300 - 901.82 -00;
and,
THAT, a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City
Council.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this the day of , A.D. 2012 at
a meeting of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor
Councilmembers:
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Noes:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
A. Ifrddg
City Attor l
APPROVED FOR A ' INISTRATION: APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF
FUNDS:
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John A. Comeaux, P.E. Deborah Echols, CPA
Acting City Manager Director of Finance
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Ross E. Blackketter, P.E. Shawna Tubbs, CPPO
Director of Public Works Purchasing Manager
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EXHIBIT A
January 12, 2012
Mr. Ross Blackketter
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur, Texas 77641
Subject: Cost Estimate for Construction Materials Testing Services
Fire Station No. 4 — Sabine Pass
Port Arthur, Texas
Terracon Proposal Number P91120006
Mr. Blackketter:
Terracon Consultants, Inc, (Terracon) is pleased to provide this Cost Estimate to the City of
Port Arthur. We understands that we have been selected based on our qualifications to provide
materials testing services for the referenced Projects. In this letter we have presented our
understanding of the scope of the project, our proposed services, and our budget estimate.
A. PROJECT INFORMATION
The Project consists of the construction of an approximately 3500 SF, one -story fire station at
the northeast corner of Dowling Road and Buford Street, Port Arthur, Texas. Construction will
include the placement of minimum 72 inches of select fill pad, concrete slab on grade, and
structural steel framing. The building will be supported on drilled and underreamed footing
foundation. Site work including sanitary sewer and concrete pavement /parking are also
included.
B. SCOPE OF SERVICES
Project Plans and Specifications were not available to us. Terracon proposes to provide the
following scope of services, based on our experience with similar projects, when scheduled by
the contractor or your representative.
1.0 Earthwork:
o Observe proof rolling operations, sample subgrade, select fill, trench backfill and
treated materials. Prepare and test the samples for classification by the Atterberg
Limits and moisture density relationship.
o Perform field density tests using the nuclear method to determine the moisture
content and percent compaction of the subgrade, fill, and backfill.
o Obtain random samples of the select fill during placement and test for Atterberg
Limits.
Terracon Consultants, Inc. 551 Link Road, Suite F League City, Texas 77573
P [2811 557 2900 F [2811 557 2990 terracon.com
Ge,otechnical •: Environmental • Construction Materials • Facilities
Construction Materials Engineering and Testing Proposal lierracon
Fire Station No. 4
Port Arthur, Texas Consulting Engineers 8 Scientists
January 12, 2012 • Terracon Proposal No. P91120006
2.0 Drilled and Underreamed Footing Foundation:
• Observe the installation of the drilled pier foundation. Record auger and belling tool
dimensions and bottom condition. The number, size, and length of vertical
reinforcing bars used for piers will be documented.
• Obtain pocket penetrometer readings on soil cuttings removed during excavation at
or near the bearing stratum.
• Sample the fresh concrete, perform slump, air content, concrete temperature, and
cast test specimens during placements
• Perform compressive tests of concrete test cylinders cast in the field.
3.0 Cast - In - Place Concrete:
• Sample the fresh concrete for each mix, perform required tests, including slump, air
content, concrete temperature, and cast test specimens during placements.
• Perform compressive tests of concrete test cylinders cast in the field.
Please note: Terracon will require the approved concrete mix designs to provide
these services.
4.0 Concrete Placed for Parking /Pavement:
• Sample the fresh concrete for each mix, perform required tests, including slump, air
content, concrete temperature, and cast test specimens during placements.
• Perform compressive tests of concrete test cylinders cast in the field.
Please note: Terracon will require the approved concrete mix designs to provide
these services.
5.0 Structural Steel Welded & Bolted Connections:
• Provide a certified welding inspector (CWI) at the job site to observe field welding
procedures and visually check bolted /welded connections, as well as roof deck
puddle welds, in accordance with applicable AISC and AWS specifications and
Contract Documents.
6.0 Terracon Project Manager will provide the following services:
• Review concrete mixes submitted to Terracon, if requested
• Coordinate field and laboratory testing,
• Communicate with Terracon field technicians, Contractor, and Owner's site
representative,
• Review laboratory and field test reports,
• Monitor our budget and invoice.
Construction Materials Engineering and Testing Proposal lierracon
Fire Station No. 4
Port Arthur, Texas Consulting Engineers & Scientists
January 12, 2012 • Terracon Proposal No. P91120006
Additional Services:
If work beyond the scope listed above is requested by the Client, Terracon will issue a short
Supplement to the Agreement form, or Supplement Cost estimate, that outlines the additional
work to be performed and the associated fees. To authorize us to begin this additional work,
you simply return a signed copy of the Supplement.
Project Schedule:
Field testing services will be provided on a "call -out" basis when scheduled by your
representative. A minimum of 24 -hours notice is required to schedule our services (48
hours for structural steel), although we will attempt to meet requests in a shorter time frame.
Terracon will only provide testing when called by your onsite representative. The extent of our
observations and documentation will be limited to the items observed during the site visits.
C. COMPENSATION
Our estimated total budget to perform the testing is $17,898. A breakdown of this budget is
attached. Please note that this is only a budget estimate and not a not -to- exceed price. Many
factors beyond our control, such as weather and the contractor's schedule, will dictate the final
fee for our services. We will not exceed our estimated budget amount unless authorized by The
City of Port Arthur.
Fees for services provided will be based on the unit rates shown in the attached Budget
Estimate. Services not included in this cost estimate, which may be requested or provided
throughout the job, will be billed at Terracon rates, attached.
Overtime is defined as all hours in excess of eight per day, Monday through Friday, and all
hours worked on weekends and holidays. Overtime rates will be 1.5 times the hourly rate
quoted. A 4 -hour minimum charge will be applied to site visits other than sample or cylinder
pickups. You will be invoiced on a monthly basis for services actually performed.
AUTHORIZATION
Please authorize us to proceed by signing and returning the attached Agreement for Services.
We appreciate the opportunity to work on this Project. Please call us at 281 - 557 -2900 if you
have any questions or comments regarding this cost estimate.
Sincerely,
Terrac• onsulta ts, Inc.
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Noosha P. Smith, P.E.
Sr. Principal
Terracon- League City Office
Budget Estimate
Fire Station No. 4
Port Arthur, Texas
Service Quantity Unit Unit Rate Estimate
1.0 Earthwork - Building Subgrade and Pad, Utility Trenches, Pavement Subgrade
Based on 12 trips to the site, average 6 hrs per visit, including drive time (Note 1)
Engineering Technician (sample pickup, density testing) 80 hour $ 45.00 $ 3,600.00
Engineering Technician (OT) 12 hour $ 67.50 $ 810.00
Vehicle 12 day $ 50.00 $ 600.00
Nuclear Gauge 10 day $ 50.00 $ 500.00
Lime Determination 1 each $ 300.00 $ 300.00
Moisture- Density Curves (Proctors) 4 each $ 160.00 $ 640.00
Atterberg Limits 8 each $ 50.00 $ 400.00
$ 6,850.00
2.0 Drilled Underreamed Footings
Based on 4 visits to the site for drilling observations and cylinder pickups (Note 2)
Engineering Technician 16 hour $ 45.00 $ 720.00
Engineering Technician (OT) 12 hour $ 67.50 $ 810.00
Vehicle (including cylinder pickup) 4 day $ 50.00 $ 200.00
Concrete Cylinders 8 each $ 14.00 $ 112.00
$ 1,842.00
3.0 Concrete Testing - Grade Beams, SOG
Based on 10 visits to the site, average 6.5 hrs per visits, including drive time (Note 3)
Engineering Technician 48 hour $ 45.00 $ 2,160.00
Engineering Technician (OT) 20 hour $ 67.50 $ 1,350.00
Vehicle (including cylinder pickup) 10 day $ 50.00 $ 500.00
Concrete cylinders, 1 set per 50 cy or fraction of 24 each $ 14.00 $ 336.00
$ 4,346.00
4.0 Concrete Testing - Parking and Paving
Based on 6 visits to the site, average 5 hrs per visits, including drive time (Note 4)
Engineering Technician 24 hour $ 45.00 $ 1,080.00
Engineering Technician (OT) 6 hour $ 67.50 $ 405.00
Vehicle 6 day $ 50.00 $ 300.00
Concrete cylinders, 1 set per 150 cy or fraction of 20 each $ 14.00 $ 280.00
$ 2,065.00
5.0 Welded and Bolted Connections
Based on 3 8 -hour visits to the site
Certified Welding Inspector 24 hour $ 85.00 $ 2,040.00
Vehicle 3 day $ 50.00 $ 150.00
$ 2,190.00
6.0 Project Management
Project Report, consultation, and administration 4 hour $ 110.00 $ 440.00
Professional Engineer 1 hour $ 165.00 $ 165.00
Estimated Project Budget $ 17,898.00
Notes:
1. The number of density tests will depend on how much the contractor has ready to test at the time of our visit.
2. One set of 4 cylinders will be made per visit.
3. One set of 4 cylinders will be made per 50 cy, minimum one set per visit.
4. One set of 4 cylinders will be made per 150 cy, minimum one set per visit.
The estimated visits and hours in this proposal does not include re- inspection due to non conformances.
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Reference Number: P91120006
AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES
This AGREEMENT is between City of Port Arthur ( "Client ") and Terracon Consultants, Inc. ( "Consultant ") for Services to be provided by Consultant for
Client on the Fire Station No. 4 project ( "Project), as described in the Project Information section of Consultant's Proposal dated 1/12/2012 ( "Proposal ")
unless the Project is otherwise described in Exhibit A to this Agreement (which section or Exhibit is incorporated into this Agreement).
1. Scope of Services. The scope of Consultant's services is described in the Scope of Services section of the Proposal ( "Services "), unless Services
are otherwise described in Exhibit B to this Agreement (which section or exhibit is incorporated into this Agreement). Portions of the Services may be
subcontracted. When Terracon subcontracts to other individuals or companies, then Terracon will collect from Client on the subcontractors' behalf.
Consultant's Services do not include the investigation or detection of, nor do recommendations in Consultant's reports address
the presence or prevention of biological pollutants (e.g., mold, fungi, bacteria, viruses, or their byproducts) or occupant safety issues, such as
vulnerability to natural disasters, terrorism, or violence. if Services include purchase of software, Client will execute a separate software license
agreement. Consultant's findings, opinions, and recommendations are based solely upon data and information obtained by and fumished to Consultant
at the time of the Services.
2. Acceptance/ Termination. Client agrees that execution of this Agreement is a material element of the consideration Consultant requires to
execute the Services, and if Services are initiated by Consultant prior to execution of this Agreement as an accommodation for Client at Client's
request, both parties shall consider that commencement of Services constitutes formal acceptance of all terms and conditions of this Agreement.
Additional terms and conditions may be added or changed only by written amendment to this Agreement signed by both parties. In the event Client
uses a purchase order or other form to administer this Agreement, the use of such form shall be for convenience purposes only and any additional or
conflicting terms it contains are stricken. This Agreement shall not be assigned by either party without prior written consent of the other party. Either
party may terminate this Agreement or the Services upon written notice to the other. In such case, Consultant shall be paid costs incurred and fees
earned to the date of termination plus reasonable costs of closing the project.
3. Change Orders. Client may request changes to the scope of Services by altering or adding to the Services to be performed. If Client so requests,
Consultant will return to Client a statement (or supplemental proposal) of the change setting forth an adjustment to the Services and fees for the
requested changes. Following Client's review, Client shall provide written acceptance. If Client does not follow these procedures, but instead directs,
authorizes, or permits Consultant to perform changed or additional work, the Services are changed accordingly and Consultant will be paid for this work
according to the fees stated or its current fee schedule. If project conditions change materially from those observed at the site or described to
Consultant at the time of proposal, Consultant is entitled to a change order equitably adjusting its Services and fee.
4. Compensation and Terms of Payment. Client shall pay compensation for the Services performed at the fees stated in the Compensation
section of the Proposal unless fees are otherwise stated in Exhibit C to this Agreement (which section or Exhibit is incorporated into this Agreement). If
not stated in either, fees will be according to Consultant's current fee schedule. Fee schedules are valid for the calendar year in which they are issued.
Consultant may invoice Client at least monthly and payment is due upon receipt of invoice. Client shall notify Consultant in writing, at the address
below, within 15 days of the date of the invoice if Client objects to any portion of the charges on the invoice, and shall promptly pay the undisputed
portion. Client shall pay a finance fee of 1.5% per month, but not exceeding the maximum rate allowed by law, for all unpaid amounts 30 days or older.
Client agrees to pay all collection- related costs that Consultant incurs, including attorney fees. Consultant may suspend Services for lack of timely
payment. It is the responsibility of Client to determine whether federal, state, or local prevailing wage requirements apply and to notify Consultant if
prevailing wages apply. If it is later determined that prevailing wages apply, and Consultant was not previously notified by Client, Client agrees to pay
the prevailing wage from that point forward, as well as a retroactive payment adjustment to bring previously paid amounts in line with prevailing wages.
Client also agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Consultant from any alleged violations made by any governmental agency regulating
prevailing wage activity for failing to pay prevailing wages, including the payment of any fines or penalties.
5. Third Party Reliance. This Agreement and the Services provided are for Consultant and Client's sole benefit and exclusive use with no third party
beneficiaries intended. Reliance upon the Services and any work product is limited to Client, and is not intended for third parties. For a limited time
period not to exceed three months from the date of the report, Consultant will issue additional reports to others agreed upon with Client, however Client
understands that such reliance will not be granted until those parties sign and return Consultant's reliance agreement and Consultant receives the
agreed -upon reliance fee.
6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. CLIENT AND CONSULTANT HAVE EVALUATED THE RISKS AND REWARDS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS
PROJECT, INCLUDING CONSULTANT'S FEE RELATIVE TO THE RISKS ASSUMED, AND AGREE TO ALLOCATE CERTAIN OF THE
ASSOCIATED RISKS. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF CONSULTANT (AND ITS
RELATED CORPORATIONS AND EMPLOYEES) TO CLIENT AND THIRD PARTIES GRANTED RELIANCE IS LIMITED TO
THE GREATER OF $50,000 OR CONSULTANT'S FEE, FOR ANY AND ALL INJURIES, DAMAGES, CLAIMS, LOSSES, OR EXPENSES
(INCLUDING ATTORNEY AND EXPERT FEES) ARISING OUT OF CONSULTANT'S SERVICES OR THIS AGREEMENT. UPON WRITTEN
REQUEST FROM CLIENT, CONSULTANT MAY NEGOTIATE A HIGHER LIMITATION FOR ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATION. THIS LIMITATION
SHALL APPLY REGARDLESS OF AVAILABLE INSURANCE COVERAGE, CAUSE(S) OR THE THEORY OF LIABILITY, INCLUDING
NEGLIGENCE, INDEMNITY, OR OTHER RECOVERY. THIS LIMITATION SHALL NOT APPLY TO THE EXTENT THE DAMAGE IS PAID UNDER
CONSULTANT'S COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY POLICY.
7. Indemnity /Statute of Limitations. Consultant and Client shall indemnify and hold harmless the other and their respective employees from and
against legal liability for claims, losses, damages, and expenses to the extent such claims, losses, damages, or expenses are legally determined to be
caused by their negligent acts, errors, or omissions. In the event such claims, losses, damages, or expenses are legally determined to be caused by the
joint or concurrent negligence of Consultant and Client, they shall be borne by each party in proportion to its own negligence under comparative fault
principles. Neither party shall have a duty to defend the other party, and no duty to defend is hereby created by this indemnity provision and such duty
is explicitly waived under this Agreement. Causes of action arising out of Consultant's services or this Agreement regardless of cause(s) or the theory
of liability, including negligence, indemnity or other recovery shall be deemed to have accrued and the applicable statute of limitations shall commence
to run not later than the date of Consultant's substantial completion of services on the project.
8. Warranty. Consultant will perform the Services in a manner consistent with that level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the
profession currently practicing under similar conditions in the same locale. CONSULTANT MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, RELATING TO CONSULTANT'S SERVICES AND CONSULTANT DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR WARRANTIES
IMPOSED BY LAW, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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9. Insurance. Consultant represents that it now carries, and will continue to carry: (i) workers' compensation insurance in accordance with the laws of
the states having jurisdiction over Consultant's employees who are engaged in the Services, and employer's liability insurance ($1,000,000); (ii)
commercial general liability insurance ($1,000,000 occ / $2,000,000 agg); (iii) automobile liability insurance ($1,000,000 B.I. and P.D. combined single
limit); and (iv) professional liability insurance ($1,000,000 claim / agg). Certificates of insurance will be provided upon request. Client and Consultant
shall waive subrogation against the other party on all general liability and property coverage.
10. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER FOR LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE; LOSS OF
USE OR OPPORTUNITY; LOSS OF GOOD WILL; COST OF SUBSTITUTE FACILITIES, GOODS, OR SERVICES; COST OF CAPITAL; OR FOR
ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES.
11. Dispute Resolution. Client shall not be entitled to assert a Claim against Consultant based on any theory of professional negligence unless and
until Client has obtained the written opinion from a registered, independent, and reputable engineer, architect, or geologist that Consultant has violated
the standard of care applicable to Consultant's performance of the Services. Client shall provide this opinion to Consultant and the parties shall
endeavor to resolve the dispute within 30 days, after which Client may pursue its remedies at law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed
according to Kansas law.
12. Subsurface Explorations. Subsurface conditions throughout the site may vary from those depicted on logs of discrete borings, test pits, or other
exploratory services. Client understands Consultant's layout of boring and test locations is approximate and that Consultant may deviate a reasonable
distance from those locations. Consultant will take reasonable precautions to reduce damage to the site when performing Services; however, Client
accepts that invasive services such as drilling or sampling may damage or alter the site. Site restoration is not provided unless specifically included in
the Services.
13. Testing and Observations. Client understands that testing and observation are discrete sampling procedures, and that such procedures indicate
conditions only at the depths, locations, and times the procedures were performed. Consultant will provide test results and opinions based on tests and
field observations only for the work tested. Client understands that testing and observation are not continuous or exhaustive, and are conducted to
reduce - not eliminate - project risk. Client agrees to the level or amount of testing performed and the associated risk. Client is responsible (even if
delegated to contractor) for requesting services, and notifying and scheduling Consultant so Consultant can perform these Services. Consultant is not
responsible for damages caused by services not performed due to a failure to request or schedule Consultant's services. Consultant shall not be
responsible for the quality and completeness of Client's contractor's work or their adherence to the project documents, and Consultant's performance of
testing and observation services shall not relieve Client's contractor in any way from its responsibility for defects discovered in its work, or create a
warranty or guarantee. Consultant will not supervise or direct the work performed by Client's contractor or its subcontractors and is not responsible for
their means and methods.
14. Sample Disposition, Affected Materials, and Indemnity. Samples are consumed in testing or disposed of upon completion of tests (unless
stated otherwise in the Services). Client shall furnish or cause to be furnished to Consultant all documents and information known or available to Client
that relate to the identity, location, quantity, nature, or characteristic of any hazardous waste, toxic, radioactive, or contaminated materials ( "Affected
Materials ") at or near the site, and shall immediately transmit new, updated, or revised information as it becomes available. Client agrees that
Consultant is not responsible for the disposition of Affected Material unless specifically provided in the Services, and that Client is responsible for
directing such disposition. In the event that test samples obtained during the performance of Services (i) contain substances hazardous to health,
safety, or the environment, or (ii) equipment used during the Services cannot reasonably be decontaminated, Client shall sign documentation (if
necessary) required to ensure the equipment and /or samples are transported and disposed of properly, and agrees to pay Consultant the fair market
value of this equipment and reasonable disposal costs. In no event shall Consultant be required to sign a hazardous waste manifest or take title to any
Affected Materials. Client shall have the obligation to make all spill or release notifications to appropriate governmental agencies. The Client agrees that
Consultant neither created nor contributed to the creation or existence of any Affected Materials conditions at the site. Accordingly, Client waives any claim
against Consultant and agrees to indemnify and save Consultant, its agents, employees, and related companies harmless from any claim, liability or defense
cost, including attorney and expert fees, for injury or loss sustained by any party from such exposures allegedly arising out of Consultant's non - negligent
performance of services hereunder, or for any claims against Consultant as a generator, disposer, or arranger of Affected Materials under federal, state, or
local law or ordinance.
15. Ownership of Documents. Work product, such as reports, logs, data, notes, or calculations, prepared by Consultant shall remain Consultant's
property. Proprietary concepts, systems, and ideas developed during performance of the Services shall remain the sole property of Consultant. Files
shall be maintained in general accordance with Consultant's document retention policies and practices.
16. Utilities. Client shall provide the location and /or arrange for the marking of private utilities and subterranean structures. Consultant shall take
reasonable precautions to avoid damage or injury to subterranean structures or utilities. Consultant shall not be responsible for damage to
subterranean structures or utilities that are not called to Consultant's attention, are not correctly marked, including by a utility locate service, or are
incorrectly shown on the plans fumished to Consultant.
17. Site Access and Safety. Client shall secure all necessary site related approvals, permits, licenses, and consents necessary to commence and
complete the Services and will execute any necessary site access agreement. Consultant will be responsible for supervision and site safety measures
for its own employees, but shall not be responsible for the supervision or health and safety precautions for any other parties, including Client, Client's
contractors, subcontractors, or other parties present at the site.
Consultant: 'err - • s, Inc. Client: City of Port Arthur
By: Date: 1/12/2012 By: Date:
Name/Title: • osha m fPE /Sr Principal Name/Title:
Address: 551 League Ci y Parkway, Suite F Address:
League City, Texas 77573
Phone: 281.557.2900 Fax: 281.557.2990 Phone: Fax:
Reference Number: P91120006
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