Res 2158 6/6/1978RESOLUTION NO. %/. k
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT WITH BIGGS &
MATHEWS, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES REL-
ATIVE TO CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW TAXIWAY,
RECONSTRUCTION OF INTERNAL ACCESS ROADS AND
EXPANSION OF THE COMMERCIAL-GENERAL AVIA-
TION RAMP AT THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
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 &
Mathews, Inc. , whereby Biggs & Mathews, Inc. will provide
certain engineering services relative to the construction
of a new taxiway to the commercial ramp, reconstruction of
the internal access roads and expansion of the commercial-
general aviation ramps at the Wichita Falls Municipal Air-
port is hereby approved, and the City Manager is authorized
to execute the same for the City of Wichita Falls.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 6th day of June, 1978.
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STATE OF TEXAS 0
COUNTY OF WICHITA 1
This contract, made and entered into as of the 20th day of
June 1978, 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 construction of a new taxiway to the commercial ramp; reconstruction
of the internal access roads and expansion of the commerical-general aviation
ramps at the City of Wichita Falls Municipal Airport, and
WHEREAS, the firm of Biggs C 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:
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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.
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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,
specifications, 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.
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Item No. III - Conduct general and/or resident supervision of project shall
include:
a) Making periodic visits to the site (as distinguished from the
continuous services of a resident Project Representative) to observe
the executed work and to determine in general if the work is pro-
ceeding 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 palm nts to contractors,
and furnighing 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 revisicm, .included in construction
records;
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g) Preparing reports as required by the Federal Aviation Administration;
h) Furnish Owner with one (1) reproducible set of con:n,truction
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:
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 Adrri:k:stration to
furnish all necessary information and data required for final acceAanoe;
b) Assisting Owner in complying with any requirement:; set forth by the
Federal Aviation Administration.
III
For the basic services performed under Section II of tl-ds agreement, the
compensation to the Engineer shall be set at a fixed fee c2 $41,250.00,fems-- hem
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ens. Upon completion of detailed plans
and specifications, and/or the required review by the State cr .ederal agencies,
eighty percent (80%) of the total basic charge shall be due and payable. The
remaining twenty percent (20%) shall be paid during construction in proportion
to the contractor's earnings.
For special services such as court litigation and other ,riscellaneous
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.
IV
The charge provided herein shall not include property, leundary, 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 Repr'esF_ntative for
continuous on-tr-site observance of the work; or the furnishing of constructic a1
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 PF.RSONNLL
Four man survey party 34 .0C per hour
Three man survey party 29.50 per hour
Land Surveyor 15.00 per hour
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CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
Resident Engineer 19.00 per hour
Resident Inspector 11.25 per hour
ENGINEERING AND GENERAL SUPERVISOR
Principal or Officer of Firm 30.00 per hour
Project Engineer 20.00 per hour
Senior Draftsmen 10.00 per hour
Jr. Draftsman 7.25 per hour
Direct expenses and subcontract costs incurred shall be reimbursed at
R actual cost. i f
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
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.
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VI
Any provision in this contract notwithstanding, it is specifically under-
stood 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 eight percent (8%) per annum.
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 contrAc-t
upon thirty (30) days written notice of such cancellation from either panty 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 he compensated in accordance with
the term of this agreement for all work accomplished by him prior to the receipt
of notice of such termination.
The City of Wichita Falls, Federal Aviation Administration, Comptroller
73eneral of the United States or any of their duly authorized representatives
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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, excertps, 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.
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 C 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
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gir Manager
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City Cler
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BIGGS E MATHEWS, INC.
Consulting Engineers
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J.r`. Biggs, Jr. , P.E. , President
Registered Professional Engineer
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