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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into the day and year set forth below, by
and between THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, a Municipal Corporation,
hereinafter referred to as the "City" and Interwest Consulting Group, hereinafter referred
to as "Professional".
WITNESSETH:
In consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations herein expressed, it is
agreed by and between the parties hereto as follows:
1. Scope of Services. The Professional agrees to provide services in
accordance with the scope of services attached hereto as Exhibit "A", consisting of
seven (7) pages, and incorporated herein by this reference.
2. The Work Schedule. The services to be performed pursuant to this
Agreement shall be performed in accordance with the Work Schedule attached hereto
as Exhibit "B", consisting of one (1) pages, and incorporated herein by this reference.
3. Early Termination by City. Notwithstanding the time periods contained
herein, the City may terminate this Agreement at any time without cause by providing
written notice of termination to the Professional. Such notice shall be delivered at least
fifteen (15) days prior to the termination date contained in said notice unless otherwise
agreed in writing by the parties.
All notices provided under this Agreement shall be effective when mailed, postage
prepaid and sent to the following addresses:
Professional:
Interwest Consulting Group
1218 West Ash, Suite C
Windsor, CO 80550
City:
City of Fort Collins, Engineering
P.O. Box 580
Ft. Collins, CO 80522
Attn: Matt Baker
With Copy to:
City of Fort Collins, Purchasing
P.O. Box 580
Ft. Collins, CO 80522
Attn: John Stephen
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• Formation — Often both City and allowable land owner costs
• Improvements — Engineering, right of way, easements, construction, construction
management
• Financing — Interest, bond sale costs, capitalized interest
• Other Costs — Legal, accounting, appraisal
• Reserves —Usually 10%
• Participation of City — Street oversizing
2) Method of Assessment or Apportionment — The method of assessment, (apportionment or
assessment spread), can be any method that the City finds to be fair and equitable. There may be
more than one type of assessment due to a variety of improvements being made in one project.
The different methods of assessment should be evaluated and the most appropriate method should
be selected in consultation with the special district team. We have used most methods including,
front foot, acreage, trip generation (either peak or ADT), and single-family equivalents (SFE).
3) Selection of District Boundaries — This may or may not be difficult depending upon the
method of assessment and the cooperation of the surrounding property owners.
Deliverables:
• 50 percent complete design plans and specifications for the interim and ultimate design
option selected during the Conceptual Design phase
• Forty (40) full size sets of prints and an electronic copy of the design plans
• Strip map showing alignment, ROW, intersections, structures and historic resources
• Bridge structure selection report
• Right-of-way and easement acquisition maps, including field staking
• Rough field staking of curb and gutter and other important alignments for team field
meeting and evaluation
• Agendas and minutes for bi-weekly project meetings
• ROW and easement legal descriptions and exhibits
• Special Improvement District (SID) engineer's report
The scope of services for the following project tasks will be refined at the conclusion of the 50%
Submittal Design phase and a fee estimate for these tasks will be provided for review and approval
by the City at that time.
90% Submittal Design
At the 90% design phase, we will complete the plans and specifications for the four (4) lane interim
roadway. These plans will be suitable for the contractor to accurately bid and construct the project.
Detailed design drawings and specifications will be included for the interim design of the Spring Creek
Bridge extension.
The plans will include a concrete intersection design and joint layout for the Prospect and Timberline
intersection based upon the ultimate six (6) lane arterial roadway section. The striping plan for the
intersection will be based upon AUTOTURN templates for all movements through the intersection.
Complete signing and striping plans for the entire project limits will also be provided.
Details within the drawings will include cross sections every 50 feet and at critical locations and will
show utilities from the potholing data provided by the city. Utility relocation and stub out for future
services will be shown in plan and profile for the contractor. Traffic signal plans will be provided for the
enhanced intersection.
Landscaping and irrigation will include:
a. Prepare final landscape plans including size and location of plant materials, mulches,
seed types and plant list including plant sizes and species
b. Prepare planting construction details
c. Prepare fencing details
d. Prepare aesthetic landscape grading information to be included in the grading plans.
e. Prepare final irrigation plans and details
A final exhibit for the railroad crossing will be prepared for inclusion in the city's permit application with
the Public Utilities Commission (PUC).
Deliverables:
• 90 percent complete design plans and specifications for the four lane interim
improvements
• Forty (40) full size sets of prints for review
• Railroad crossing exhibit
• Detailed engineer's cost estimate
• Agendas and minutes for bi-weekly project meetings
Final (100%) Design
The final design phase will incorporate necessary revisions and additions to the 90% submittal plans and
include the final mylar set for city signature.
Deliverables:
• One (1) mylar and five (5) print sets of signed and sealed final drawings
• Eectronic copy of Final Design plan sheets and base map
• Strip map for pre -bid and pre -construction meeting
Construction Survevine
If the City should determine that their in-house surveyors are not available for the construction staking
phase of this project, we can provide all necessary construction staking services based upon the hourly
rates provided.
Deliverables:
• Field staking of improvements for construction if requested by the city
Exhibits
If the City should determine that additional exhibits are required for public outreach or various
presentations, we will provide any such exhibit based upon the hourly rates provided.
Deliverables:
• Exhibits for various meetings and public outreach if requested by the city
As -Built Plans
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At the completion of construction, we will provide the City with the required As -Built plans that show
any field changes to the roadway, landscape or irrigation system. The submittal will include a storm
drainage certification for approval by the City's Storm water utility department.
Deliverables:
• One (1) mylar set of As -Built plans of the four land interim improvements
• Electronic copy of As -Built plans
• Storm drainage certification
Proiect Schedule
We have carefully considered the City's proposed schedule and have discussed it extensively among our
team members. We are confident that we have the necessary depth of skilled personnel and can meet the
City's proposed time frame. In short, we are fully committed to making Timberline Road our company's
number one priority throughout the duration of the project.
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In the event of any such early termination by the City, the Professional shall be paid for
services rendered prior to the date of termination, subject only to the satisfactory
performance of the Professional's obligations under this Agreement. Such payment shall
be the Professional's sole right and remedy for such termination.
4. Design, Project Indemnity and Insurance Responsibility. The
Professional shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, timely
completion and the coordination of all services rendered by the Professional, including
but not limited to designs, plans, reports, specifications, and drawings and shall, without
additional compensation, promptly remedy and correct any errors, omissions, or other
deficiencies. The Professional shall indemnify, save and hold harmless the City, its
officers and employees in accordance with Colorado law, from all damages whatsoever
claimed by third parties against the City; and for the City's costs and reasonable
attorneys fees, arising directly or indirectly out of the Professional's negligent
performance of any of the services furnished under this Agreement. The Professional
shall maintain commercial general liability insurance in the amount of $500,000
combined single limits, and errors and omissions insurance in the amount of
41100(1,000 .
5. Compensation. In consideration of the services to be performed pursuant to this
Agreement, the City agrees to pay Professional a fixed fee in the amount of One
Hundred Seventy -Seven Thousand Forty -Nine Dollars ($177,049.00) plus reimbursable
direct costs. All such fees and costs shall not exceed One Hundred Eighty -Three
Thousand Nine Hundred Forty -Nine Dollars ($183,949.00). The parties acknowledge
that King Surveyors, Fox Higgins Transportation Group, BHA Design, Loris &
Associates, and Cedar Creek, are not parties to this agreement. However, the rates
listed for services to be provided by these subcontractors shall be the rates paid by the
City to the Professional for these services. If the amount charged by these
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subcontractors exceeds the rates listed in Exhibit "C" the excess amount shall not be
paid or owed by the City. The limitation on increases in prices set forth in section 4
herein shall apply to all rates listed in Exhibit "C" including subcontractor rates.
Monthly partial payments based upon the Professional's billings and itemized
statements are permissible. The amounts of all such partial payments shall be based
upon the Professional's City -verified progress in completing the services to be performed
pursuant hereto and upon the City's approval of the Professional's actual reimbursable
expenses. Final payment shall be made following acceptance of the work by the City.
Upon final payment, all designs, plans, reports, specifications, drawings, and other
services rendered by the Professional shall become the sole property of the City.
6. City Representative. The City will designate, prior to commencement of
work, its project representative who shall make, within the scope of his or her authority,
all necessary and proper decisions with reference to the project. All requests for
contract interpretations, change orders, and other clarification or instruction shall be
directed to the City Representative.
7. Project Drawings. Upon conclusion of the project and before final
payment, the Professional shall provide the City with reproducible drawings of the
project containing accurate information on the project as constructed. Drawings shall be
of archival quality, prepared on stable mylar base material using a non -fading process to
prove for long storage and high quality reproduction.
8. Monthly Report. Commencing thirty (30) days after the date of execution
of this Agreement and every thirty (30) days thereafter, Professional is required to
provide the City Representative with a written report of the status of the work with
respect to the Scope of Services, Work Schedule, and other material information.
Failure to provide any required monthly report may, at the option of the City, suspend the
processing of any partial payment request.
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9. Independent Contractor. The services to be performed by Professional
are those of an independent contractor and not of an employee of the City of Fort
Collins. The City shall not be responsible for withholding any portion of Professional's
compensation hereunder for the payment of FICA, Workers' Compensation, other taxes
or benefits or for any other purpose.
10. Personal Services. It is understood that the City enters into this
Agreement based on the special abilities of the Professional and that this Agreement
shall be considered as an agreement for personal services. Accordingly, the
Professional shall neither assign any responsibilities nor delegate any duties arising
under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the City.
11. Acceptance Not Waiver. The City's approval of drawings, designs, plans,
specifications, reports, and incidental work or materials furnished hereunder shall not in
any way relieve the Professional of responsibility for the quality or technical accuracy of
the work. The City's approval or acceptance of, or payment for, any of the services shall
not be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights or benefits provided to the City
under this Agreement.
12. Default. Each and every term and condition hereof shall be deemed to be
a material element of this Agreement. In the event either party should fail or refuse to
perform according to the terms of this agreement, such party may be declared in default.
13. Remedies. In the event a party has been declared in default, such
defaulting party shall be allowed a period of ten (10) days within which to cure said
default. In the event the default remains uncorrected, the party declaring default may
elect to (a) terminate the Agreement and seek damages; (b) treat the Agreement as
continuing and require specific performance; or (c) avail himself of any other remedy at
law or equity. If the non -defaulting party commences legal or equitable actions against
the defaulting party, the defaulting party shall be liable to the non -defaulting party for the
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non -defaulting party's reasonable attorney fees and costs incurred because of the
default.
14. Binding Effect. This writing, together with the exhibits hereto, constitutes
the entire agreement between the parties and shall be binding upon said parties, their
officers, employees, agents and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the respective
survivors, heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns of said parties.
15. Law/Severability. The laws of the State of Colorado shall govern the
construction, interpretation, execution and enforcement of this Agreement. In the event
any provision of this Agreement shall be held invalid or unenforceable by any court of
competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not invalidate or render unenforceable any
other provision of this Agreement.
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Interwest Team will incorporate our project knowledge and expertise to prepare the necessary
construction documents and provide support to the city in its effort to expeditiously proceed with
construction on this project. Below is a detailed Scope of Services consistent with the Request for
Proposal and modified as of May 21, 2004 pursuant to the project scoping meeting of May 3, 2004.
Project Requirements
Drainage Study
There are several considerations relative to drainage, including the required extension or reconstruction of
the Spring Creek Bridge. Interwest will evaluate the existing drainage master plans and modeling studies
for the area prior to commencing on the site specific design. We will meet with city staff from the
Stormwater Utility Department and the city's on -call consultant, Anderson Consulting Engineers, relative
to the design flow constraints for the bridge and Spring Creek.
In addition to the Spring Creek Bridge, we must evaluate the contributing flows from the ridge line of
Timberline Road that will be directed north toward Spring Creek. A roadway storm sewer system will be
required to convey flows generated from the roadway and median islands. This system must be located
relative to the ultimate design while remaining practical for interim conditions. Local runoff that drains
toward the roadway will be conveyed in a storm system to a discharge point along Spring Creek or
coordinated with adjacent property systems toward it's historic discharge location. The existing irrigation
systems under Timberline Road will be expanded to maintain flow to the downstream users.
An analysis of the Spring Creek Bridge will include a hydraulic capacity analysis for the proposed
extension of the bridge system. Grading and new channel work will be required on the existing west side
of the bridge that may impact conveyance patterns and the hydraulic efficiency of the bridge system. A
recent floodplain analysis indicated that while the bridge itself has adequate conveyance capacity, there
was a slight overtopping of Timberline Road north of the railroad track crossing. As the bridge and
channel are expanded to the west, these overtopping flows will be analyzed for any adverse impacts.
A detailed Drainage Study will be provided in accordance with the City Stormwater Utility Department's
design requirements. This study will anticipate both interim and ultimate design conditions. The
Interwest team has prepared numerous drainage studies for the city and is familiar with the design criteria
and policies of the department. The Study will include an analysis of historic and developed flows and all
required hydrologic and hydraulic calculations for the inlets, pipe network and bridge/box culvert
crossings. At this time, the city does not anticipate the need for revised flood plain modeling; however, if
required, the Interwest team is experienced in using HEC-RAS and is capable of completing such models.
Deliverable:
• Drainage Study (50%, 90% and 100% Design submittals)
Traffic Assessment
This task includes the preparation of a traffic assessment in support of the geometric design of the
corridor and its intersections. The traffic assessment will quantify existing traffic conditions based on
average daily, A.M. and P.M. peak hour traffic count data contained on file at the City, as well as data
contained in recently completed traffic studies for adjacent properties or collected for this study. Future
traffic volume forecast along the Timberline Road corridor will be procured from the North Front Range
regional travel model and used to determine geometric design and traffic control along the corridor. This
task does not constitute a detailed traffic impact study as detailed in the LCUASS and city code.
A detailed scope of work per phase and task is listed as follows:
Traffic Assessment Services:
1. Assemble existing data related to the study. Review previous studies and traffic projections.
2. Obtain existing roadway and peak hour intersection volumes within the extents of the corridor
study section. Collect existing A.M. and P.M. weekday peak hour traffic count data at the
Timberline/Prospect and Timberline/Drake intersections and collect 24-hour roadway count data
at two locations (Timberline north of Drake and south of Prospect).
3. To determine baseline conditions prior to roadway improvements, calculate existing levels of
service at the study area intersections using the Highway Capacity Manual methodology.
4. Obtain long-term planning horizon (20-year) traffic forecasts from the City and the North Front
Range MPO for the corridor.
5. Determine 20-year average (Year 2025) daily traffic volumes on the corridor and peak hour
volumes at the key corridor intersections.
6. Determine auxiliary lane requirements along the corridor by conducting long-term horizon 20-
year intersection capacity analyses, and incorporating national standards and guidelines for
intersection design.
7. Analyze the adequacy and appropriateness of access locations along the corridor, as well as
pedestrian, bicycle, transit connections or corridors, and any proposed roadway connections.
8. With the recommendation of any new signalized intersections on the corridor, prepare a signal
progression analysis to exhibit optimum vehicular movement through the improved corridor
section.
9. Prepare and submit copies of a technical memorandum summarizing the results of this traffic
assessment.
Deliverable:
• Traffic Assessment Report
Conceptual Engineering Design
As part of this phase of design, we will provide additional conceptual design alternatives for the ultimate
six lanes arterial and the intersection of Prospect and Timberline Roads based upon the traffic assessment
and input from city staff. We will work closely with all adjacent property owners, especially those with
impending construction that must be coordinated with the proposed improvement project.
We will prepare a detailed topographic design survey of the corridor for use in design, construction and
the preparation of right-of-way acquisition maps. Property boundary information will be from available
records and the respective Title Commitments provided by the city for each affected parcel. This survey
task includes the horizontal and vertical location of utility potholes which will be ordered by city staff.
An environmental assessment will be prepared that recognizes and addresses potential conflicts with the
existing natural resources along the project corridor. The Environmental Assessment report will provide
an analysis of wetlands, wildlife, and habitat resources within and near the project area. As such the
report will address all information requirements specified for an Ecological Characterization Study as
required by The City of Fort Collins Land Use Code. This will include, but not be limited to,
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documentation of current wildlife use and habitat conditions within the project area including an
assessment of habitat features such as wetlands, riparian and native vegetation, aquatic habitat, wildlife
corridors, raptor nesting habitat, waterfowl habitat, etc.
The Environmental Assessment will also describe the direct and indirect impacts associated with the
implementation of the project on wetlands, wildlife, and wildlife habitat. To the extent possible, the
magnitude of impacts such as habitat loss will be quantified. The effects of displacement resulting from
habitat loss, construction activities, or permanent alteration of habitats also will be addressed. The
relative magnitude and duration of impacts will be identified as well. Long-term losses or changes in
terrestrial, wetland, and aquatic habitat will be projected based on the duration of construction, the final
configuration of the roadway, as well as the effectiveness of proposed restoration plans for short-term
disturbance sites.
Practical recommendations for revising the restoration plans will be provided, as necessary, to benefit or
enhance wildlife and habitat resources. Where practicable, mitigation measures will be proposed to
minimize impacts to important wildlife species and habitat. Where appropriate, mitigation
recommendations will be formulated in consultation with City of Fort Collins Natural Resources
Department staff.
A significant portion of this phase will be dedicated to providing design alternatives to minimize the
impact to existing natural resources and structures. These include the Jessup Farm House, existing
cottonwood trees, railroad crossing, irrigation siphon, grain towers with cellular antennas, Spring Creek
Bridge, high pressure gas lines, gas metering station, existing commercial access and parking areas,
natural areas north of Prospect Road and all four legs of the Prospect and Timberline Roads intersection.
While all of the above facilities or resources can not be entirely preserved with the ultimate design, the
team will evaluate the potential and impact to saving each of these existing features. The use of
reasonable roadway curvatures, retaining walls and modified standards will be explored with city staff.
We will prepare all concept plans and presentation graphics for public forums. The project manager and
appropriate team will be present at meetings and public forums to answer questions or make
presentations. One open house, four neighborhood meetings, one landmark presentation meeting, one
Planning and Zoning meeting, one transportation meeting, and one council study session are anticipated
throughout the entire project with two (2) public meetings anticipated in the conceptual phase.
Deliverables:
• Conceptual design alternatives for horizontal and vertical alignments
• Strip map of the ultimate six (6) lane arterial and four (4) lane roadway
• Topographic design survey and base map
• Environmental assessment
• Presentation graphics for public forums
• Agendas and minutes for bi-weekly project meetings
50% Submittal Design
Upon completion of the Conceptual Design phase, we will provide 50 percent complete level plans and
specifications for the ultimate six lane arterial section and interim four lane section. These plans will
incorporate 50% level design details for the roadway, intersection, drainage structures, railroad crossing,
landscaping, removals and utility modifications. Right-of-way and easement requirements associated
with construction will be identified and a bridge assessment and phasing plan will be provided for the
Spring Creek Bridge.
We will perform conceptual bridge analyses and will provide geotechnical investigation and
recommendation requirements to the city's consultant, CTL Thompson, as they pertain to the bridge. A
Structure Selection Report will be prepared in conjunction with the Alignment and Bridge Construction
Phasing Plan. We will evaluate standard post -tensioned or prestressed girder options, as well as the
possibility of adding cantilevered sidewalks off the side of the existing bridge. A Bridge General Layout
Drawing will be prepared and submitted. Bridge Construction Phasing is another critical component
including a phasing concept that keeps adequate lanes of traffic open in each direction with turn lanes, as
necessary, during construction.
Landscaping concepts will be provided as follows:
a. Prepare preliminary landscape plans including size and location of plant materials and
representative plant list.
b. Prepare conceptual irrigation plan including sleeve locations, mainline routing, and
controller locations
c. Prepare outline specifications for landscape materials
d. Prepare memorandum of irrigation design including proposed water use requirements,
tap/meter size, and equipment memo
e. Prepare aesthetic landscape grading information to be included in Interwest grading
plans.
Special Improvement Districts - As part of the funding of this project, a Special Improvement District
(SID) will be created. Terry Rodrigue has substantial experience in creating and maintaining SIDs. The
Interwest team will provide the necessary engineer's report with all associated maps, legal descriptions,
estimated costs, rights -of -way and easements, limits of City over sizing, collection, advertising,
construction management costs, interim financing methods, narrative description of the improvements,
and a provision allowing for additions or deletions of improvements.
Typically SID Reports are a compilation of a variety of information worked on collaboratively by a team
of professionals that include both City Staff and Specialized Consultants. This team will typically consist
of City Staff from:
• Finance Department,
• Engineering Department,
• Street Oversizing Department, and often
• The City Manager's Office, or
• The City Attorney's Office
A number of specialiazed consultants will also be part of the team. Those typically include:
• Special District Attorney
• Bond Counsel
• Special District Engineer
• Appraiser
As Engineer we will play a key role on this team and will be responsible for producing the engineer's
report that documents a variety of information pertinent to the District. This is a collaborative effort
however and a significant amount of communication and cooperation needs to occur among the team
members.
Although much of the information presented in the Engineer's report is statutory in nature, such as the
statement of need, boundaries of the district and identification of improvements to be made, there are
several critical elements that require particular attention to ensure a successful district. Those are:
1) Complete Cost Estimate of Hard and Soft Costs for the District Including: