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AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Bridge Design Associates , Inc . RFP NO. 20014M AGREEMENT NO . 1 ATTACHMENT A DEFINITIONS - (Attachments A and B) Not to exceed is a fixed dollar amount (more commonly referred to as an upset limit), inclusive of all charges, set forth in each approved work order for the services to be provided by the CONSULTANT. Direct labor cost is the actual cost of labor paid to employees without fringe benefits, which shall not exceed the direct labor rates for employees assigned to the project, in accordance with the direct labor rates schedule included in each Work Order. Multiplier shall be applied to direct labor cost as a factor which compensates the CONSULTANT for fringe benefits, overhead, plus reasonable margin for contingencies, interest on invested capital, readiness to serve, and profit. The CITY may, in its sole discretion, consider an adjustment in the multiplier provided written notice, including detailed documentation substantiating the increase, is submitted to the Municipal Services, Engineering Director no later than sixty (60) days prior to the anniversary date of the signing of this Agreement. The CITY reserves the right to audit any financial and/ or time records of the CONSULTANT at any time up to two (2) years after the termination or expiration of this Agreement. Lump Sum is the sum total of estimated services, costs for salaries, overhead and non-salary expenses, an allowance for contingencies, interest in invested capital, readiness to serve, and a reasonable amount for profit. SCOPE OF WORK The Consultant shall submit to the CITY, upon its request, a detailed proposal work order for approval for all major projects . Each proposed work order will set forth a specific scope of services, a Not-to-exceed price, Gannt Chart schedule, and any other information requested by the CITY . Each proposed work order shall be approved as a work order by resolution of the City Council prior to commencement of the work, unless the total cost of the work order is below the purchasing threshold set by the City Charter and/ or the City Codes . Unless otherwise stipulated, the Not-to-exceed price submitted by the CONSULTANT to the CITY, for each Major Project, shall include compensation for Preliminary Design, Final Design, and General Observation of Construction Services . Detailed Observation of Construction Services will be provided by the CONSULTANT only at the written direction of the CITY. The CITY has the option to request from the CONSULTANT a Lump Sum amount for those basic design services where the scope and complexity of the assignment are clearly and fully defined . In such a case, the Not-to-exceed amount so determined shall be used as a guide for establishing the Lump Sum. General Description of Services The following is a general description of services that may be requested of the CONSULTANT: Structural Engineering and Construction Services Desi • Feasibility Studies • Opinions of probable construction costs • Design Reports • Replacements Bridges 8of11