Res 2553 6/17/1980L
RESOLUTION NO.r_15) "
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT WITH BIGGS AND
MATHEWS, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATIVE
TO CONSTRUCTION WORK ON ADDITIONAL TAXIWAYS,
APRONS, AND RECONSTRUCTION OF ARMSTRONG DRIVE.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
That certain contract, a. copy of which is attached hereto, between the City
of Wichita Falls and Biggs and Mathews, Inc. , whereby Biggs and Mathews,
Inc. , will provide certain engineering services relative to construction work
on taxiways, hangar aprons, and reconstruction of Armstrong Drive, at the
Wichita Falls Municipal Airport is hereby approved, and the City Manager is
authorized to execute the same for the City of Wichita Falls.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 17th day of June, 1980.
M A Y O R
ATTEST:
City Clerk
STATE OF TEXAS I
COUNTY OF WICHITA 1
This contract. made and entered into as of the day of 1980,
by and between the City of Wichita Falls, Wichita Falls, Texas, (hereinafter
called "Owner") and the firm of Biggs & Mathews, Inc., Consulting Engineers,
Wichita Falls, Texas, (hereinafter called "Engineer")
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Owner will require the construction of certain improvements
involving reconstruction and widening of Armstrong Drive and the construction
of additional aircraft ramps at the City of Wichita Falls Municipal Airport, and
WHEREAS, the firm of Biggs & Mathews, Inc. , is acceptable to the Owner and
is willing to enter into a contract to perform engineering services required by
the Owner:
NOW THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows:
I
The Owner hereby retains the Engineer for all engineering services required
in connection with the airport construction. The services performed by the
Engineer in connection with the proposed improvements shall be as follows:
I. Prepare plans and specifications;
II . Prepare contract documents;
III. Conduct general and/or resident supervision of project;
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IV. Prepare monthly progress reports and pay estimates and submit same to
Federal Aviation Administration for payment;
V. Prepare "As-Built" plans;
VI . Assist Owner in the final project acceptance process with the Federal
Aviation Administration.
II
Item No. I - Preparing of detailed plans and specifications shall include:
a) Establishing the scope of any soil and foundation investigations
which may be required and making the necessary arrangements to obtain
the necessary services.
b) Surveys, preliminary design and layout of the improvements;
c) Preparation of detailed plans;
d) Preparation of project quantities and cost estimates;
e) Furnish to the Owner all necessary copies of approved plans, specifica-
tions , notices to bidders and proposal forms.
Item No. II - Prepare Contract Documents shall include:
a) Preparation of the Contracts and specifications;
b) Assistance in the advertisement of the project for bids;
c) Assistance in the opening, tabulation and analysis of the bids
received and recommendations as to the appropriate action to be taken;
d) Assistance in the preparation of formal contract documents for
construction contracts.
Item No. III - Conduct general and/or resident supervision of project shall
include:
a) Making periodic visits to the site (as distinguished from the
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continuous services of a resident Project Representative) to observe
the executed work and to determine in general if the work is proceeding
in accordance with the contract documents . In carrying out this
function, it is understood that the Engineer does not guarantee the ,
contractor' s performance, nor is he responsible for supervision of the
contractor's operation and employees;
b) Consulting and advising with the Owner and preparing routine change
orders as required;
c) Reviewing shop and working drawings and design mixes furnished by
contractors for compliance with design concept and with information
given in contract documents (contractor is responsible for dimensions to
be confirmed and correlated at job site) ;
d) Preparation of monthly and final estimates for payments to contractors ,
and furnishing any necessary certifications as to payments to
contractors and suppliers;
e) Performing, in company with the representative of the Owner, a final
inspection of the project;
f) Revision of construction drawings, with the assistance of the resident
Project Representative, to reflect any revisions included in
construction records;
g) Preparing reports as required by the Federal Aviation Administration;
h) Furnish Owner with one ( 1) reproducible set of construction drawings and
five (5) sets of prints.
Item No. IV - Prepare monthly progress reports and pay estimates and submit same
to Federal Aviation Administration for payment shall include:
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a) Keeping a construction log of activities in order that a chronological
record of the project may be maintained:
b) Preparation of monthly pay estimates for preparation to Federal Aviation
Administration.
c) Maintain a file of these activities for future reference.
Item No. V - Prepare "As-Built" plans shall include:
a) Updating plans to show any changes during construction:
b) Furnish Owner with five (5) sets of "As-Built" prints and one (1 ) set of
reproducible tracings.
Item No. VI - Assist Owner in the final project acceptance process with the .
Federal Aviation Administration shall include:
a) Maintaining liaison with the Federal Aviation Administration to furnish
all necessary information and data required for final acceptance;
b) Assisting Owner in complying with any requirements set forth by the
Federal Aviation Administration.
III
For the basic services performed under Section II of this agreement, the
compensation to the Engineer shall be set at a fixed fee of $34,700.00. Upon
completion of detailed plans and specifications, and/or the required review by the
State or Federal agencies, eighty percent (80%) of the total basic charge shall be
due and payable. The remaining 20% shall be paid during construction in
proportion to the contractor' s earnings.
For special services such as court litigation and other miscellaneous
services not outlined in Section II , the Engineer shall be compensated on the
basis of the Schedule shown in Section IV. Statements for services in this
category shall be rendered monthly and payment shall be due not less than thirty
30) days after submission of a statement.
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IV
The charge provided herein shall not include property, boundary, and
right-of-way surveys, shop, mill , field or laboratory inspection of materials;
cost of inspection borings or other subsurface explorations; copies of "As-Built"
plans and specifications in excess of five (5) ; calculations of special
assessments; the services of a resident Project Representative for continuous
on-the-site observance of the work; or the furnishing of construction line and
grade surveys.
If the Owner elects to have the Engineer furnish services of a resident
Project Representative for continuous on-the-site observance of the work or the
furnishing of construction line and grade surveys, the Engineer will furnish this
service at the following schedule of rates:
SURVEY PERSONNEL
Four man survey party 53.00 per hour
Three man survey party 45.00 per hour
Land surveyor 24.00 per hour
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
Resident Engineer 27.00 per hour
Resident Inspector 18.00 per hour
ENGINEERING AND GENERAL SUPERVISOR
Principal or Officer of Firm 45.00 per hour
Project Engineer 36.00 per hour
Senior Draftsman 15.00 per hour,
Jr. Draftsman 10.00 per hour
Direct expenses and subcontract costs incurred shall be reimbursed at actual
cost.
If during preparation of the plans and specifications, or thereafter, the
Engineer shall be required to render additional services because of changes,
or delays, or other causes beyond his control , then the Engineer shall be
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compensated for such additional services on the basis of the schedule set out in
Section IV.
V
It is understood and agreed that the Owner shall have complete control of the
services to be rendered and that no work shall be done under this contract until
the Engineer is instructed in writing to proceed with the work. At the time
written instructions are given to the Engineer to proceed, evidence shall be
furnished that funds are available to pay for the services rendered .
It is also understood that the Engineer will not supply a resident Project
Representative for continuous on-the-site observance of the work or furnish
construction line and grade surveys unless instructed in writing to do so.
VI
Any provision in this contract notwithstanding, it is specifically understood
and agreed that the Engineer shall not authorize or undertake any work pursuant to
this contract, which work would require the payment of any charge, expense or
reimbursement in addition to the charge stipulated in Section III, without having
first had and obtained specific written authority therefore.
VII
This contract shall not be assignable in whole or in part without the consent
of the Owner.
VIII
All payments for services rendered by the Engineer that have not been paid
within sixty (60) days after becoming due shall thereafter accrue interest at the
rate of eighteen percent ( 18%) per annum.
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IX
In connection with all the work outlined or contemplated above, it is agreed
that the Owner or the Engineer may cancel or terminate this contract . Upon thirty
30) days written notice of such cancellation from either party to the other, all
work and labor being performed under this contract shall immediately cease,
pending final cancellation at the end of such thirty day period, and further
provided that the Engineer shall be compensated in accordnace with the term of
this agreement for all work accomplished by him prior to the receipt of notice of
such termination.
X
The City of Wichita Falls, Federal Aviation Administration, Comptroller
General of the United States or any of their duly authorized representatives shall
have access to any books, documents, papers and records of the Engineer which are
directly pertinent to this project for the purpose of making accurate examination,
excerpts, and transcription.
XI
Ownership of any Airport Layout Plan prepared by the Engineer shall remain
with the Owner. If the Owner shall so direct the plan may remain in the files of
the Engineer; however, the Owner shall have access to this Plan whenever he deems
it necessary.
The Engineer shall have access to any existing City plats and records in the
possession of the Owner that will be of benefit in the preparation of the plans
and specifications.
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IN WITNESS HEREOF, the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, has caused this contract
to be executed by its City Manager and attested by its City Clerk and the official
seal of the City affixed hereto, and Biggs & Mathews, Inc . , Consulting Engineers,
has caused this contract to be executed by its President and its Secretary, with
all such executions being in quadruplicate, each of which shall constitute an
original , and all of which has been done as of the date here above first written .
CITY OF WICHITA FALLS
BY
City Manager
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Clerk City Attorney
BIGGS & MATHEWS, INC.
Consulting Engineers
BY
J. E. Biggs, Jr., P.E ., President
Registered Professional Engineer No. 16101
ATTEST:
Secretary
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