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CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: January 22, 2022
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution approving Agreement for
Professional Consulting Services with Foth Infrastructure and Environment,
LLC. [NW 6th Street RCB Culvert Over Little Walnut Creek]
FORMAT:Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The project consists of construction of a new reinforced
concrete box culvert over Little Walnut Creek. The consultant will complete project coordination
activities, survey and mapping, preliminary design, project permitting, final design, and construction
phase administration. Services will also include culvert structure design, hydraulic modeling, wetland
delineation, and geotechnical exploration. This scope of services is based on the following project
assumptions:
Roadway design to be completed by the Developer engineer (Civil Design Advantage)
Hydraulic model received from FEMA will be in HEC-2 format and converted to HEC-RAS
The Consultant shall provide design services and deliverables as necessitated for one (1)
letting in the summer of 2022 for the NW 6th Street RCB Culvert project.
This improvement is the City’s requirement to complete per the original Developer’s Agreement (BK
2019 PG 8511) and supplemental DA (BK 2020 PG 26802) the City has previously approved with
Temple Holdings for the Courtyards at Parkside development. This project is included in the draft FY
2023-27 CIP for with a total project cost estimated at $715,000. Project schedule entails completing
design by June 2022 for a July 2022 bid letting with construction being shortly after. The anticipated
completion is by the end of calendar year 2022 with final surface restoration likely occurring in the
spring of 2023. Foth’s fee is $100,000 which is 14% of the total project cost.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: City agrees to pay the Consultant
a Not-to-Exceed sum of $100,000.00, including any authorized reimbursable expenses, pursuant to the
Schedule of Fees set forth in Attachment 3 of the agreement.
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Resolution
II. Agreement for Professional Consulting Services
PREPARED BY: Beth Richardson
REVIEWED BY: Rudy Koester RK
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THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2022-
APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES WITH
FOTH INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENT, LLC [NW 6TH STREET RCB
CULVERT OVER LITTLE WALNUT CREEK]
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee, Dallas County, State of Iowa, is a duly organized Municipal
Organization; AND,
WHEREAS, the City desires to retain the consultant services of Foth Infrastructure and
Environment, LLC for the NW 6th Street RCB Culvert Over Little Walnut Creek Project; AND,
WHEREAS, the scope of services consists of construction of a new reinforced concrete box
culvert over Little Walnut Creek. The consultant will complete project coordination activities,
survey and mapping, preliminary design, project permitting, final design, and construction phase
administration.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waukee that the
Agreement for Professional Consulting Services between Foth Infrastructure and Environment,
LLC and the City of Waukee, Iowa [NW 6th Street RCB Culvert Over Little Walnut Creek
Project] is hereby approved.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa, and approved the 22nd day of February
2022.
____________________________
Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________________
Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
Anna Bergman Pierce
R. Charles Bottenberg
Chris Crone
Larry R. Lyon
Ben Sinclair
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AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES
NW 6th Street RCB Culvert
Over Little Walnut Creek
Waukee City Project No.
This Agreement is made and entered into this day of , 2022, by and between the
CITY OF WAUKEE, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as “City”, and FOTH
INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENT, LLC, (Fed. I.D. #20-5814224), a limited liability
company licensed under the laws of the State of Iowa, party of the second part, hereinafter
referred to as “Consultant” as follows:
THE CITY HEREBY AGREES TO RETAIN THE CONSULTANT FOR THE PROJECT AS
DESCRIBED IN THIS AGREEMENT AND CONSULTANT AGREES TO PERFORM THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND FURNISH THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION FOR
THE PROJECT AS GENERALLY DESCRIBED IN THIS AGREEMENT.
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES
Services provided under this Agreement shall be as further described in Attachment 1, Scope
of Services.
2. SCHEDULE
The schedule of the professional services to be performed shall conform to the Schedule set
forth in Attachment 2. Any deviations from the Schedule shall be approved by the authorized
City representative. The City agrees that the Consultant is not responsible for delays arising
from a change in the scope of services, a change in the scale of the Project or delays resulting
from causes not directly or indirectly related to the actions of the Consultant.
3. COMPENSATION
A. In consideration of the professional services provided herein, the City agrees to pay the
Consultant the following sum NOT-TO-EXCEED, including any authorized
reimbursable expenses, pursuant to the Schedule of Fees set forth in Attachment 3.
I. Basic Services of the Consultant $ 85,000.00
II. Construction Services $ 15,000.00
Total Compensation $ 100,000.00
B. The Consultant shall invoice the City monthly for services, any reimbursable expenses
and any approved amendments to this Agreement, based upon services actually
completed at the time of the invoice. Final payment shall be due and payable within 30
days of the City's acceptance of Consultant's submission of final deliverables in
accordance with the Scope of Services.
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C. In consideration of the compensation paid to the Consultant, the Consultant agrees to
perform all professional services to the satisfaction of the City by performing the
professional services in a manner consistent with that degree of care and skill ordinarily
exercised by members of Consultant's profession currently practicing under similar
circumstances. If the performance of this Agreement involves the services of others or the
furnishing of equipment, supplies, or materials, the Consultant agrees to pay for the same
in full.
4. INSURANCE
A. Consultant understands and agrees that Consultant shall have no right of coverage under
any and all existing or future City comprehensive, self or personal injury policies.
Consultant shall provide insurance coverage for and on behalf of Consultant that will
sufficiently protect Consultant or Consultant' representative(s) in connection with the
professional services which are to be provided by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement,
including protection from claims for bodily injury, death, property damage, and lost
income. Consultant shall provide worker's compensation insurance coverage for
Consultant and all Consultant's personnel. Consultant shall file applicable insurance
certificates with the City, and shall also provide evidence of the following additional
coverage.
B. The Consultant shall provide evidence of comprehensive general liability coverage and
contractual liability insurance by an insurance company licensed to do business in the State
of Iowa in the limits of at least $1,000,000 each personal injury accident and/or death;
$1,000,000 general aggregate personal injury and/or death; and $1,000,000 for each
property damage accident. The evidence shall designate the City as an additional insured,
and that it cannot be canceled or materially altered without giving the City at least thirty
(30) days written notice by registered mail, return receipt requested.
C. The Consultant shall also provide evidence of automobile liability coverage in the limits
of at least $1,000,000 bodily injury and property damage combined. The evidence shall
designate the City as an additional insured, and that it cannot be cancelled or materially
altered without giving the City at least thirty (30) days written notice by registered mail,
return receipt requested.
D. The Consultant shall provide evidence of professional liability insurance, by an insurance
company licensed to do business in the State of Iowa, in the limit of $1,000,000 for claims
arising out of the professional liability of the Consultant. Consultant shall provide City
written notice within five (5) days by registered mail, return receipt requested of the
cancellation or material alteration of the professional liability policy.
E. Failure of Consultant to maintain any of the insurance coverages set forth above shall
constitute a material breach of this Agreement.
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5. NOTICE
Any notice to the parties required under this agreement shall be in writing, delivered to the
person designated below, by United States mail or in hand delivery, at the indicated address
unless otherwise designated in writing.
FOR THE CITY: FOR THE CONSULTANT:
Name: City of Waukee Name: Foth Infrastructure and Environment
Attn: Rudy Koester, P.E. Attn: Joshua C. DeBower, P.E.
Title: Director of Public Works Title: Local Municipal Market Leader
Address: 230 W. Hickman Road Address: 8191 Birchwood Court, Suite L
City, State: Waukee, IA 50263 City, State: Johnston, IA 50131
6. GENERAL COMPLIANCE
In the conduct of the professional services contemplated hereunder, the Consultant shall
comply with applicable state, federal, and local law, rules, and regulations, technical
standards, or specifications issued by the City. Consultant must qualify for and obtain any
required licenses prior to commencement of work, including any professional licenses
necessary to perform work within the State of Iowa.
7. STANDARD OF CARE
Services provided by the Consultant under this Agreement shall be performed in a manner
consistent with that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the same
profession currently practicing under similar circumstances.
8. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Consultant understands and agrees that the Consultant and Consultant's employees and
representatives are not City employees. Consultant shall be solely responsible for payment of
salaries, wages, payroll taxes, unemployment benefits, or any other form of compensation or
benefit to Consultant or Consultant's employees, representatives or other personnel
performing the professional services specified herein, whether it be of a direct or indirect
nature. Further, it is expressly understood and agreed that for such purposes neither
Consultant nor Consultant's employees, representatives or other personnel shall be entitled to
any City payroll, insurance, unemployment, worker's compensation, retirement, or any other
benefits whatsoever.
9. NON-DISCRIMINATION
Consultant will not discriminate against any employee of applicant for employment because
of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, handicap, or veteran status. Consultant will,
where appropriate or required, take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed,
and that employees are treated, during employment, without regard to their race, color, sex,
or national origin, religion, age, handicap, or veteran status. Consultant will cooperate with
the City in using Consultant's best efforts to ensure that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises
are afforded the maximum opportunity to compete for subcontracts of work under this
Agreement.
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10. HOLD HARMLESS
Consultant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, agents, and
employees from any and all claims, settlements and judgments, to include all reasonable
investigative fees, attorney's fees, and court costs for any damage or loss which is due to or
arises from a breach of this Agreement, or from negligent acts, errors or omissions in the
performance of professional services under this Agreement and those of its sub consultants or
anyone for whom Consultant is legally liable.
11. ASSIGNMENT
Consultant shall not assign or otherwise transfer this Agreement or any right or obligations
therein without first receiving prior written consent of the City.
12. APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS
The funds appropriated for this Agreement are equal to or exceed the compensation to be
paid to Consultant. The City's continuing obligations under this Agreement may be subject to
appropriation of funding by the City Council. In the event that sufficient funding is not
appropriated in whole or in part for continued performance of the City's obligations under
this Agreement, or if appropriated funding is not expended due to City spending limitations,
the City may terminate this Agreement without further compensation to the Consultant. To
the greatest extent allowed by law, the City shall compensate Consultant as provided in
Section 18(A) of this Agreement.
13. AUTHORIZED AMENDMENTS TO AGREEMENT
A. The Consultant and the City acknowledge and agree that no amendment to this Agreement
or other form, order or directive may be issued by the City which requires additional
compensable work to be performed if such work causes the aggregate amount payable
under the amendment, order or directive to exceed the amount appropriated for this
Agreement as listed in Section 3, above, unless the Consultant has been given a written
assurance by the City that lawful appropriation to cover the costs of the additional work
has been made.
B. The Consultant and the City further acknowledge and agree that no amendment to this
Agreement or other form, order or directive which requires additional compensable work
to be performed under this Agreement shall be issued by the City unless funds are available
to pay such additional costs, and the Consultant shall not be entitled to any additional
compensation for any additional compensable work performed under this Agreement. The
Consultant expressly waives any right to additional compensation, whether in law or
equity, unless prior to commencing the additional work the Consultant was given a written
amendment, order or directive describing the additional compensable work to be performed
and setting forth the amount of compensation to be paid, such amendment, order or
directive to be signed by the authorized City representative. It is the Consultant's sole
responsibility to know, determine, and ascertain the authority of the City representative
signing any amendment, directive or order.
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14. OWNERSHIP OF CONSULTING DOCUMENTS
All sketches, tracings, plans, specifications, reports, and other data prepared under this
Agreement shall become the property of the City; a reproducible set shall be delivered to the
City at no additional cost to the City upon completion of the plans or termination of the
services of the Consultant. All drawings and data shall be transmitted in a durable material,
with electronic files provided when feasible to do so. The Consultant's liability for use of the
sketches, tracings, plans, specifications, reports, and other data prepared under this
Agreement shall be limited to the Project.
15. INTERPRETATION
No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless expressed in writing
and executed by the parties hereto in the same manner as the execution of the Agreement.
This is a completely integrated Agreement and contains the entire agreement of the parties;
any prior written or oral agreements shall be of no force or effect and shall not be binding
upon either party. The laws of the State of Iowa shall govern and any judicial action under
the terms of this Agreement shall be exclusively within the jurisdiction of the district court
for Dallas County, Iowa.
16. COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW
To the extent any federal appropriation has or will be provided for the Project, or any federal
requirement is imposed on the Project, Consultant agrees that Consultant will comply with all
relevant laws, rules and regulations imposed on City and/or Consultant necessary for receipt
of the federal appropriation. Consultant shall provide appropriate certification regarding
Consultant's compliance.
17. SOLICITATION AND PERFORMANCE
A. The Consultant warrants that it has not employed or retained any company or person, other
than a bona fide employee working for the Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement,
and that the Consultant has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person other than a
bona fide employee, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or contingent fee.
B. The Consultant shall not engage the services of any person or persons in the employ of the
City at the time of commencing such services without the written consent of the City.
18. SUSPENSION AND TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
A. The right is reserved by the City to suspend this Agreement at any time. Such suspension
may be effected by the City giving written notice to the Consultant, and shall be effective
as of the date established in the suspension notice. Payment for Consultant's services shall
be made by the City for services performed to the date established in the suspension notice.
Should the City reinstate the work after notice of suspension, such reinstatement may be
accomplished by thirty (30) days written notice within a period of six (6) months after such
suspension, unless this period is extended by written consent of the Consultant.
B. Upon ten (10) days written notice to the Consultant, the City may terminate the Agreement
at any time if it is found that reasons beyond the control of either the City or Consultant
make it impossible or against the City's interest to complete the Agreement. In such case,
the Consultant shall have no claims against the City except for the value of the work
performed up to the date the Agreement is terminated.
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C. The City may also terminate this Agreement at any time if it is found that the Consultant
has violated any material term or condition of this Agreement or that Consultant has failed
to maintain workers' compensation insurance or other insurance provided for in this
Agreement. In the event of such default by the Consultant, the City may give ten (10) days
written notice to the Consultant of the City's intent to terminate the Agreement. Consultant
shall have ten (10) days from notification to remedy the conditions constituting the default.
D. In the event that this Agreement is terminated in accordance with paragraph C of this
section, the City may take possession of any work and may complete any work by whatever
means the City may select. The cost of completing said work shall be deducted from the
balance which would have been due to the Consultant had the Agreement not been
terminated and work completed in accordance with contract documents.
E. The Consultant may terminate this Agreement if it is found that the City has violated any
material term or condition of this Agreement. In the event of such default by the City, the
Consultant shall give ten (10) days written notice to the City of the Consultant's intent to
terminate the Agreement. City shall have ten (10) days from notification to remedy the
conditions constituting the default.
19. TAXES
The Consultant shall pay all sales and use taxes required to be paid to the State of Iowa on
the work covered by this Agreement. The Consultant shall execute and deliver and shall
cause any sub-consultant or subcontractor to execute and deliver to the City certificates as
required to permit the City to make application for refunds of said sales and use taxes as
applicable. The City is a municipal corporation and not subject to state and local tax, use tax,
or federal excise taxes.
20. SEVERABILITY
If any portion of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent
jurisdiction, the remaining portions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
21. MISCELLANEOUS HEADINGS
Title to articles, paragraphs, and subparagraphs are for information purposes only and shall
not be considered a substantive part of this Agreement.
22. FURTHER ASSURANCES
Each party hereby agrees to execute and deliver such additional instruments and documents
and to take all such other action as the other party may reasonably request from time to time
in order to effect the provisions and purposes of this Agreement.
23. COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall
constitute an original document, no other counterpart needing to be produced, and all of
which when taken together shall constitute the same instrument.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly
authorized officers or agents on the day and year first above written.
CONSULTANT CITY OF WAUKEE
BY: BY:
Name: Joshua C. DeBower, P.E. Name: Courtney Clarke
Title: Local Municipal Market Leader Title: Mayor
WITNESS ATTEST
Name: Molly Long, P.E. Name: Rebecca D. Schuett
Title: State Municipal Market Leader Title: City Clerk
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ATTACHMENT 1
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The work to be performed by the Consultant under this agreement shall encompass and include
detailed work, services, materials, equipment and supplies necessary to complete analysis and
design for the project.
The project consists of construction of a new reinforced concrete box culvert over Little Walnut
Creek in Waukee, Iowa. The Consultant will complete project coordination activities, survey and
mapping, preliminary design, project permitting, final design, and construction phase
administration. Services will also include culvert structure design, hydraulic modeling, wetland
delineation, and geotechnical exploration. This scope of services is based on the following
project assumptions:
· Roadway design to be completed by the Developer engineer (Civil Design Advantage)
· Hydraulic model received from FEMA will be in HEC-2 format and converted to HEC-
RAS
· The Consultant shall provide design services and deliverables as necessitated for one (1)
letting in the summer of 2022 for NW 6th Street RCB Culvert.
The scope of services to be performed by the Consultant shall be completed in accordance with
generally accepted standards of practice and shall include the services to complete the following
tasks:
I. BASIC SERVICES OF THE CONSULTANT
The Consultant shall consult on a regular basis with the City to clarify and define the City’s
requirements for the Project and review available data. The City agrees to furnish to the
Consultant full information with respect to the City’s requirements, including any special or
extraordinary considerations for the Project or special services needed, and to also make
available pertinent existing data. The Consultant shall provide the following basic services
regarding the Project:
A. PROJECT COORDINATION
Task 1 – Maintain and Update Project Mailing List – Task not used
Task 2 – Public Information Meetings – Task not used
Task 3 – Individual Property Owner Meetings – Task not used
Task 4 – Utility Coordination – Task not used
Task 5 – Periodic Meetings with Local Elected Officials – Task not used
Task 6 – Exhibit Preparation for Council Meetings – Task not used
Task 7 - Project Management
The project manager for the Consultant will be responsible for monthly progress
reporting, minutes of meetings, interoffice memoranda, and invoicing. This task also
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includes scheduling of staff, coordinating with Subconsultants, review of progress, and
senior review of deliverables.
Task 8 – Coordination with Developer
The Consultant shall coordinate with the Developer on the proposed box culvert location,
proposed roadway horizontal and vertical alignments, and typical roadway cross section.
It is assumed coordination with this task will be primarily through email correspondence.
B. DESIGN SURVEYS AND MAPPING
The Consultant shall perform field and office tasks required to collect topographic
information deemed necessary to complete the project. The City shall provide aerial
photographic and other available mapping of the Project area. The specific survey tasks
to be performed include the following:
Task 1 – Project Control
Establish supplemental horizontal and vertical control for the Project area based on the City
permanent Horizontal and Vertical Control monuments. Each permanent control point or
benchmark shall have horizontal coordinates or elevation, recovery information, and
monument description. Accurate descriptions of the horizontal control points and
benchmarks will be created and recorded on the plan sheets. The Consultant shall use the
following survey control for services under this agreement:
1. Horizontal Control – NA2011, Iowa State Plane South Coordinate System
2. Vertical Control – NAVD88 Vertical Datum
3. U.S. Survey Feet
Task 2 - Topographic Survey
Perform topographic surveys required for the development of the Project. Horizontal and
vertical accuracies shall be adequate to produce a map that is compatible with the
topographic data for incorporation into the existing mapping.
Task 3 - Utility Survey
Utilize the Iowa One-Call Design Request System to identify utility owners of record,
obtain existing utility mapping information, and request that buried utilities be marked in
the field. Field survey marked utilities, incorporate into project base map, and document
utility name and contact information on the utility legend. This task includes establishing
manhole and intake elevations for existing sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and roadway
culverts. Anticipated utilities to be surveyed include only farm tile subdrains within the
project area.
Task 4 - Soil-Boring Location Survey
Perform soil-boring location surveys to establish location and elevation of proposed
geotechnical investigations consisting of approximately two (2) soil borings.
Task 5 – Right of Way Survey – Task not used
Task 6 – Property Ownership and Research – Task not used
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Task 7 – Preparation of Plats – Task not used
Task 8 – Staking for Real Estate Negotiations – Task not used
Task 9 – Permanent Monumentation of Right-of-Way – Task not used
Task 10 – Utility Relocation Staking – Task not used
C. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
The Consultant shall prepare documentation needed for future submittal of a U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers (USACE) Section 404 Permit. The Consultant shall address all
permitting requirements including, but not limited to:
Task 1 – Wetland/Waters of the United States (WUS) Delineation
As a part of the Section 404 documentation, the Consultant shall review and identify any
tributaries, creeks, wetlands, or ponds within the project limits that may be considered
WUS under the jurisdiction of USACE. Proposed impacts to a jurisdictional waterbody,
including draining, filling, crossing, relocating, or discharging into the waterbody may
require a Section 404 Permit from the USACE and a Section 401 Water Quality
Certification from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The USACE will
make the final determination on the jurisdictional status of WUS, the need for permit
processing, and compensatory mitigation.
The Consultant shall follow the Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland
Delineation Manual: Midwest Region (2010) and the Federal Manual for Identifying and
Delineating Jurisdictional Wetlands (1987). Jurisdictional wetlands generally have three
essential characteristics: hydrophilic vegetation, hydric soils, and wetland hydrology. The
Consultant shall complete the following tasks:
i. Assemble application information (i.e., aerial maps, soil classifications, site
hydrology, vegetation type, etc.).
ii. Perform on-site visit to gather data pertaining to the hydrophytic vegetation
community, surface hydrology, and hydric soil characteristics. The following
items will be performed at discrete data point locations within suspect wetland
areas on-site.
iii. Assess each stratum of vegetation (i.e., trees, saplings/shrubs, herbs, and woody
vines). Vegetation will be classified by Genus species and dominance will be
assessed.
iv. Classify soil types and evaluate hydric soil indicators using shallow soil probes or
space holes.
v. Observe site characteristics for wetland hydrology indicators.
vi. Utilize a hand-held GPS unit (sub-meter accuracy) to map the location and
boundaries of delineated wetlands and WUS. If heavy tree cover is present, a non-
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GPS survey may be needed to identify wetland boundaries. Fees for standard
surveying have not been included in this proposal.
vii. Prepare maps showing the delineated wetland and WUS area(s).
viii. Submit a Wetland and Waters of the U.S. Delineation Report containing the
applicable data, wetland jurisdictional rationale, and proposed project information
Task 2 – Wetland/WUS Mitigation Plan and Section 404 Permit
If wetland or WUS impacts are proposed, the Consultant will prepare and submit a
Section 404 Permit Application containing the applicable data, wetland jurisdictional
rationale, and proposed project information to the USACE, DNR Flood Plain Section,
and DNR Sovereign Lands Section. The Consultant will prepare a Mitigation Plan for
the project to address Section 404 permitting requirements. The Mitigation Plan will
summarize each wetland and WUS area that will be impacted by the project based on the
findings in the Delineation Report and the proposed site plan for the project.
The project site is located within the primary or secondary service areas of the Voas
Mitigation Bank, McCorkle Bank, White Fox Bank and Des Moines River Mitigation
Bank, which offer emergent wetland, forested wetland and WUS credits. The Consultant
will contact the bank/banks regarding the purchase of credits for wetland and WUS
impacts. The Consultant will utilize the State of Iowa Stream Mitigation Method as a
guideline for determining the quantity of WUS credits need for the project and wetland
credits will be based on USACE regulatory guidance.
The scope of this proposal does not include design of a wetland or WUS mitigation area
if mitigation banks or the in-lieu fee program cannot be utilized.
D. PRELIMINARY DESIGN AND PLANS
The Consultant will perform preliminary design services with the primary focus on
geometric plans and profiles, existing and proposed utility locations, and right-of-way
requirements. The preparation of the preliminary design plans will depict the proposed
grading, drainage, paving, signing, utility relocation, traffic control, and other features of
the project.
The work to be performed by the Consultant under the Preliminary Design and Plans
phase will consist of the following tasks: plans will include but not be limited to the
following tasks:
Task 1 – Hydrologic and Hydraulic Model
The proposed culvert structure falls within a Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) detailed study area. An Iowa DNR Flood Plain Development Permit will be
required for the project.
The Consultant shall obtain hydrology data for the study area from the US Geological
Survey StreamStats web application, current flood insurance studies, and obtain the
existing HEC-2 hydraulic computer model for this reach of Little Walnut Creek from
FEMA. The City shall reimburse the Consultant for fees related to securing the existing
hydraulic model. The HEC-2 data shall be converted to HEC-RAS (Hydraulic Engineering
Center River Analysis System) software and a hydraulic analysis shall be performed to
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identify minimum required conveyance open area and impacts to existing flood profiles
and flood widths published in the existing Flood Insurance Study (FIS). A “No Rise”
condition shall be targeted for the proposed culvert structure.
Task 2 – Develop Design Criteria – Task not included
Task 3 – Preliminary Design and Plan Preparation
Upon completion of the preliminary plans, the design plans will be approximately 60
percent complete. The work to be performed by the Consultant under Preliminary Design
shall consist of the following tasks:
Title and General Information Sheets (A Sheets)
This task consists of assembling the preliminary title and general information sheets. The
preliminary title sheets will include the following: Index of Sheets, Legend, Location Map,
and Project Number.
Preliminary Special Construction Details (U Sheets)
This item consists of the preliminary design and drafting of special project details not
covered in other items. Included are such items as special grading details, channel grading,
culvert details not included in the standard drawings, special storm sewer or manhole
details not included in the standard drawings, special paving details, and other required
miscellaneous details found to be required for completion of the project.
Preliminary Culvert Plans (V Sheets)
This task consists of the preliminary design and drafting associated with developing the
RCB culvert type, size, and location (TS&L) plan.
Task 4 - Preliminary Field Review
A field review will be held with the Project Development Team to discuss key issues and
design concepts, including drainage, access control, traffic control, and right of-way. The
review will determine the completion of the plan design, identify needed adjustments to
minimize potential property impacts, and confirm the proposed plans. Revisions will be
noted for preparation of the final design. Completion of the field review will allow
preparation for Final Plans.
Task 5 – Geotechnical Exploration and Analyses (Terracon Consultants, Inc.)
The CONSULTANT shall perform geotechnical services to evaluate site conditions and
develop engineering recommendations for the project. Geotechnical services includes
completing two (2) soils borings at a depth of thirty-five (35) feet, sampling, laboratory
testing, engineering analysis, and development of a geotechnical report to present findings
and recommendations.
The results of our field and laboratory programs will be evaluated by a professional
geotechnical engineer licensed in the State of Iowa. Based on the results of our
evaluation, an engineering report will be prepared and include the following information:
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· Site location and Exploration Plan
· Computer generated boring logs with soil stratification based on visual soil
classification
· Summarized laboratory data on the boring logs
· Groundwater levels observed during and shortly after completion of drilling
· Boring location diagram
· Subsurface exploration procedures
· Description of subsurface soil conditions
· Earthwork construction including excavation and subgrade preparation, structural fill
material types, structural fill compaction criteria, and excavation & dewatering
considerations
· Shallow foundation recommendations including anticipated suitable bearing depth(s),
net allowable bearing pressure, frost protection depth, and estimated total &
differential settlement
· Lateral earth pressure recommendations for design of below-grade RCB walls
Task 6 – Quality Control
Ongoing quality control input from the Project Team and the Consultant’s senior
technical staff will occur throughout the development of preliminary plans. The design
engineer is responsible for making specific recommendations and ensuring that critical
issues are discussed and resolved prior to submittal of the preliminary plan set to the
Project Team. Review the preliminary engineering plan set for technical accuracy, as
well as for general constructability and conformance with the project design criteria.
Task 7 – Preliminary Opinion of Probable Cost
A preliminary opinion of probable construction cost for the project will be prepared.
Preliminary cost estimates will be based on representative major project elements and
recent bid information. Detailed quantity takeoffs will not be developed for the
preliminary cost estimate and at times, percentages of overall budgeted cost may be
utilized to develop the estimate.
Task 8 – Budget Review
Using the Opinion of Probable Cost, the Consultant shall, if necessary, make
recommendations pertaining to modifications in the Project in order to address budgetary
concerns.
Task 9 – Monthly Project Status Meetings
It is estimated that the Consultant’s staff will attend one (1) meeting with the City, and
others to review progress, assist in decision-making, and receive direction from the City.
It is understood by the parties that the Consultant will attend additional meetings as needed
to complete the Project.
Task 10 – Acquisition Determination – Task not used.
Task 11 – Preparation of Right-of-Way Exhibits – Task not used.
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Task 12 – Preparation of Exhibits for Individual Property Owner Discussions - Task
not used
Task 13 – Public Notice of Project – Task not used
E. FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Based upon approved preliminary design, field review, and the public informational
meeting, the Consultant shall subsequently proceed with final design, contract drawings,
specifications, and opinion of probable construction costs for the award of a single Contract
for the construction of the proposed improvements. The work tasks to be performed include
the following:
Task 1 – Incorporate City Comments from Preliminary Plan Review
The Consultant will respond to comments resulting from the preliminary plan review and
field review. Recommended modifications will be incorporated into the plan set. The
Consultant will revise preliminary construction plans and special provisions to incorporate
appropriate comments.
Task 2 – Final (Check) Design and Plan Preparation
Upon authorization from the City, the Consultant shall proceed with the development of
Final Plans for the project. Upon completion, the design plans shall be 100% complete.
The Consultant shall provide the following deliverables:
Final Title Sheets (A Sheets)
This item consists of finalizing the title sheet. The title sheets will include the following:
Index of Sheets, Legend, Location Map, and Project Number.
Final Survey Reference (G Sheets)
This task consists of assembling reference ties to the plan control points and the benchmark
data used to develop the plans and to be preserved throughout construction of the project.
This task also includes preserving any Government Corners that are found in the vicinity
of the proposed construction.
Right-of-Way (H Sheets)
This item consists of final design and layout of temporary easements required to construct
the project and construction access plan.
Final Erosion Control Plan (R Sheets)
This task consists of the development of erosion control sheets that show a draft pollution
prevention plan, existing and proposed topography, location of proposed best management
practices, and permanent surface restoration types.
Final Construction Details (U Sheets)
This item consists of the final design and drafting of special project details not covered in
other items. Included are such items as special grading details, channel grading, culvert
details not included in the standard drawings, and other required miscellaneous details
found to be required for completion of the project.
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Final Culvert Plans (V Sheets)
This task consists of final design, calculations, and drafting of the proposed RCB culvert
over Little Walnut Creek, including situation plans and necessary construction details to
accommodate construction.
Task 3 – Project Permitting
The Consultant will assist the City in preparing applications for permits from governmental
authorities that have jurisdiction to approve the design of the project and participate in
consultations with such authorities, as necessary. The Consultant will prepare the
following document for the project:
· Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Flood Plain Development Permit
· IDNR NPDES Stormwater General Permit No. 2
· United States Army Corps or Engineers (USACE) Section 404 Permit
Any fees for construction permits, licenses or other costs associated with permits and
approvals will be the responsibility of the City. The Consultant will provide technical
criteria, written descriptions and design data for the City’s use in filing the applications for
permits. The Consultant will prepare the permit applications and other documentation.
Task 4 - Quality Control
Involve ongoing quality control input from the Project Team and the Consultant’s senior
technical staff throughout the development of Check Plans. The design engineer is
responsible for making specific recommendations and ensuring that critical issues are
discussed and resolved prior to submittal of the Check Plans set to the Project Team.
Review the Check Plans set for technical accuracy, as well as for general constructability
and conformance with the project design criteria.
Task 5 – Incorporate City Comments from Check Plans Submittal
The Consultant will respond to comments resulting from the Check Plans review.
Recommended modifications will be incorporated into the plan set.
Task 6 – Final Plan Submittal
The Consultant will submit two sets of Final Plans: one for a City bid project, and one for
a developer construction project.
Task 7 – Project Manual
This task consists of providing a Project Manual for the Project, including Notice of
Hearing and Letting, Instruction to Bidders, Bid Forms, Bond Forms, Agreement Forms,
General Conditions of the Construction Contract, Supplementary General Conditions,
and Detailed Construction Specifications.
Task 8 – Opinion of Probable Construction Cost
The Consultant shall update a Final Opinion of Probable Construction Cost for the
project at the time of completion of the Check Plans. Detailed quantity takeoffs will be
developed for the opinion of probable cost.
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F. LETTING SERVICES
The Consultant will coordinate and manage the letting process for the project. The work
tasks to be performed or coordinated by the Consultant shall include the following:
Task 1 – Advertisement for Bids/Bid Phase
The Consultant shall assist in the preparation of the notice to Contractors. The Consultant
shall disseminate contract documents. The work tasks to be performed or coordinated by the
Consultant shall include the following: sending informal notice of project to contractors,
copying of plans and project manual, distribution of plans and project manual, distribution of
bid tabulation, preparation of construction contract documents and arrange preconstruction
meeting.
The work tasks to be performed or coordinated by the City during the Bid Period Services
shall include the following: publishing the notice of hearing and letting (Consultant shall
prepare the notice of hearing and letting).
Task 2 – Plan Clarification
The Consultant shall be available to answer questions from contractors prior to the letting
and shall issue addenda as appropriate to interpret, clarify or expand the bidding documents.
Task 3 – Letting, Bid Tabs, and Award Recommendation
The Consultant shall have a representative present when the bids are opened, shall make
tabulation of bids for the City, shall advise the City on the responsiveness of the bidders, and
assist the City in making the award of contract. After the awards are made, the Consultant
shall assist in the preparation of the necessary contract documents.
G. CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
The Consultant shall consult on a regular basis with the City to clarify and define the City’s
requirements for the Project and review available data. The City agrees to furnish to the
Consultant full information with respect to the City’s requirements, including any special or
extraordinary considerations for the Project or special services needed, and also to make
available pertinent existing data. The Consultant shall provide the following:
A. Construction Administration
Construction administration services shall consist of office-based services to assist the
City in implementing the construction contract for this project. The work tasks to be
performed by the Consultant shall include:
Pre-Construction Meeting
The Consultant shall conduct a pre-construction meeting after award of construction
contract for the City’s Contractor, subcontractors, utility companies, and other interested
parties.
Shop Drawings Submittal Reviews
The Consultant shall review shop drawings, samples, and other data which the Contractor
is required to submit, but only for conformance with design concept of the Project and
conformance with the information given in the contract documents. The Consultant shall
evaluate and determine the acceptability of substitute materials and equipment proposed
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by the Contractor. The Consultant shall have authority to require special inspection or
testing of the work, and shall receive and review all certificates of inspections, testing,
and approvals required.
Site Visits
In connection with observations of the Contractor’s work while it is in progress:
· The Consultant shall make visits to the site at intervals appropriate to the various
stages of construction as the Consultant deems necessary (estimated to be one (1) site
visit per week) in order to observe as an experienced and qualified design
professional the progress and quality of the various aspects of the Contractor’s work.
Based on information obtained during such visits and on such observations, the
Consultant shall determine, in general, if such work is proceeding in accordance with
the Plans, and the Consultant shall keep the City informed of the progress of the
work.
· The purpose of the Consultant’s visits to the site will be to enable the Consultant to
better carry out his duties and responsibilities during the construction phase and, in
addition, by exercise of the Consultant’s efforts as an experienced and qualified
design professional, to provide for the City a greater degree of confidence that the
completed work of the Contractor will conform to the Plans, and that the integrity of
the design concept as reflected in the Plans has been implemented and preserved by
the Contractor.
· The Consultant shall not during such visits supervise, direct, or have control over the
Contractor’s work, nor shall the Consultant have authority over or responsibility for
the means, methods, techniques, sequences, or procedures of construction selected by
the Contractor for safety precautions and programs incident to the work or for any
failure of the Contractor to comply with laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes, or
orders applicable to the Contractor furnishing and performing his work.
· During such visits, the Consultant may disapprove of or reject the Contractor’s work
while it is in progress if the Consultant believes that such work will not produce a
completed Project that conforms to the Plans, or that it will prejudice the integrity of
the design concept of the Project as reflected in the Plans.
Weekly Progress Meetings
The Consultant shall conduct weekly progress meeting with the City, Contractor, and
Utility Companies to review progress, update the project schedule, resolve conflicts, and
determine any corrective actions if necessary. The Consultant shall assist the Contractor
in communicating upcoming construction activities with the adjacent property owners.
Pay Requests and Change Order Preparation
The Consultant shall prepare contractor pay requests and issue necessary interpretations
and clarifications of the Plans, and in connection therewith, prepare change orders as
required.
Final Inspections and Project Close-Out
The Consultant shall conduct an inspection in the company of the City to determine if the
work is substantially complete and a final inspection to determine if the completed work
is acceptable. The Consultant may recommend, in writing, final payment to the
Contractor and may give written notice to the City and the Contractor that the work is
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acceptable. This task will also include assembling final project documentation,
certifications, and attendance at the project audits.
Record Drawings
This task consists of preparation of construction record drawings defining the actual
location of improvements and fixtures. The Consultant shall prepare record drawings
showing those changes made during construction, based on the marked-up drawings and
other data furnished by the Contractor and the Resident Construction Observer. The
Consultant shall provide the City with the following:
· One (1) full size original of the record drawings.
· Digital version, half and full size, of record drawings
· Master CADD file
· Electronic Construction Documentation
o Approved Submittals
o Material Certifications
o Meeting Minutes
o Pay Requests
o Change Orders
o Certificate of Acceptance
The above Construction Administration Services is for 2022 Calendar Year only and
includes a maximum of 50 hours of effort. In the event the construction period exceeds
the contract working day or unanticipated conditions require Construction Administration
in excess of hours stated, the Consultant shall notify the City as it approaches this limit
and determine the additional effort to complete the project. The Consultant and City
shall work to develop a mutual resolution for the remaining effort.
B. Construction Survey
Construction survey shall include qualified personnel, equipment, and supplies required
for a one-time staking of the following items.
Task 1 – Project Control
a. Verify existing horizontal and vertical control as shown in the project plans and
supplement with additional control points as-need to complete the project.
b. Reset land corners and permanent reference markers as indicated on the plans.
c. Tie-ins with existing roadways shall be checked for correctness of alignment prior
to construction staking.
d. This task does not include resetting all property corners disturbed by construction.
Task 2 – Culvert Staking
Locations and elevations shall be marked with metal pin or tack in a wood hub, flat, and
lath. The flat shall be clearly marked with the station location; end section number;
cut/fill elevation, including flowline elevation; and offset distance to the Station
Location.
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Task 3 – Miscellaneous Construction Staking
The above tasks include qualified personnel, equipment and supplies required for a one-
time construction staking for the project to establish the line and grade for the proposed
improvements. Replacement costs of any survey stakes or marks that are destroyed or
disturbed by the Contractor shall be charged to the Contractor.
Construction staking for removals, silt fence, revetment limits, erosion control lining,
surface restoration, landscaping, traffic control, and other miscellaneous items are not
included in this scope of services. It is assumed that the on-site construction technician
for the project will provide these services where appropriate. Existing and final cross-
sections for earthwork computations are also not included in the above.
The above construction period estimate includes a maximum of 10 hours of construction
survey. In the event the construction period exceeds the contract working day or
unanticipated conditions require construction survey in excess of 10 hours, the Consultant
shall notify the City as it approaches this limit and determine the additional effort to
complete the project. The Consultant and City shall work to develop a mutual resolution
for the remaining effort.
PROJECT DELIVERABLES
The scope of services shall be considered complete upon completion and delivery of the following
items to the satisfaction of the City:
· Preliminary Design Plans
· Pre-Final (Check) Plans
· Geotechnical Report
· Final Plans (to developer)
· Final Plans (to City)
· Project Specifications
· Project Close-out Documentation
ADDITIONAL SERVICES:
Additional Services are not included in this Agreement. If authorized under a Supplemental
Agreement the Consultant shall furnish or obtain from others the following services:
1.) Contaminated Soils Investigations
2.) Special Geotechnical Considerations
3.) Subsurface Utility Investigations
4.) ROW or Easement Platting
5.) Review Appraisals
6.) Eminent Domain Proceedings
7.) Special Assessment Calculations
8.) Additional meetings or data collection/evaluation requested by the USACE
9.) Design of a wetland or WUS mitigation area
10.) Additional T&E species studies, such as mist netting, acoustic surveys, emergence
surveys or botanical surveys
11.) Phase II archeological investigations
12.) Preparation of Environmental NEPA Documentation (CE/EA/EIS)
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13.) Residential Engineering/Observation Services
14.) Construction Period Testing Services
15.) Monumentation of Permanent Right-of-Way
16.) Storm Water Pollution Prevention Monitoring
CITY’S RESPONSIBILITIES:
The City shall provide the following:
1. Provide existing utility plans/record drawings and studies.
2. Provide existing street plans/record drawings and utility maps for the project area.
3. Provide existing topographic base mapping, aerial photo images and other available
electronic files pertinent to the Project.
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ATTACHMENT 2
SCHEDULE
The Consultant shall complete the following phases of the Project in accordance with the
schedule shown; assuming notice to proceed is issued by the City on or before February 22,
2022.
I. Basic Services of the Consultant
A. Project Coordination Thru September 2022
B. Preliminary Design March 2022
C. Final Plans and Specifications June 2022
D. Project Letting July 2022
II. Construction Period Services
A. Construction Administration August 2022 thru September 2022
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ATTACHMENT 3
SCHEDULE OF FEES
FOTH INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENT, L.L.C
2022 STANDARD HOURLY RATE SCHEDULE
CLASSIFICATION
Director
Project Manager
Project Scientist
Project Engineer
Staff Engineer
Planner
Technology Manager
Technician
Construction Manager
Land Surveyor
Project Administrator
Administrative Assistant
HOURLY RATE
$208.00
$178.00-$205.00
$121.00-$147.00
$147.00-$196.00
$121.00-$146.00
$121.00-$194.00
$173.00
$82.00-$149.00
$173.00
$138.00-$173.00
$80.00-$100.00
$60.00
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
1. All materials and supplies used in the performance of work on this project will be billed at
cost plus 10%.
2. Auto mileage will be reimbursed per the standard mileage reimbursement established by the
Internal Revenue Service. Service vehicle mileage will be reimbursed on the basis of $0.88
per mile.
3. Charges for outside services such as soils and materials testing, fiscal, legal and all other
direct expenses will be invoiced at cost plus 10%.
ADJUSTMENTS TO FEE SCHEDULE
1. Fee schedule effective January 1, 2022. Rates subject to change annually on January 1.