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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-17011 �o q f4o,q '� • r ° 1 `L - 17 0 EXTENSION AND AMENDMENT OF CONTINUING CONTRACT AGREEMENT for PROFESSIONAL SERVICES THIS EXTENSION AND AMENDMENT to CONTINUING CONTRACT AGREEMENT for PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ("Amendment") is entered into as of this 4 day of November 2014, by and between INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, ("COUNTY"), and Knight, McGuire and Associates, Inc., ("Consultant"). BACKGROUND RECITALS A. In accordance with the Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act, Section 287.055, Florida Statutes, on November 15, 2011, the COUNTY and Consultant entered into a Continuing Contract Agreement for Professional Services to provide certain professional services relating to Public Works, Solid Waste Disposal District (SWDD) Utilities -Major and Utilities -Minor systems (the "Agreement"). B. Per section 4.1 of the Agreement, the initial term of the Agreement was three years. C. Per section 4.1 of the Agreement, COUNTY had the option to extend the Agreement for a maximum of three years. D. Per section 10.2 of the Agreement, the terms of the Agreement may be modified if made in writing and signed by the Consultant and COUNTY; and E. Both the COUNTY and Consultant wish to both extend the Agreement and modify the billing rates and the insurance requirements set forth in the Agreement. NOW THEREFORE, in accordance with the mutual covenants herein contained and other good valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows: 1. The above background recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein. 2. EXTENSION TERM. The County hereby extends the Initial Term set forth in section 4.1 of the Agreement until November 16th, 2017. 3. HOURLY BILLING RATES. Section 1.5 of the Agreement is hereby amended to incorporate a Revised Exhibit 2, attached to this Amendment, describing the schedule of current hourly billing rates. 4. INSURANCE. Section 7.2 of the Agreement is hereby amended as follows: a. 7.2.2. General Liability: commercial general liability coverage, including contractual liability and independent contractor, with a minimum combined single limit of $400,000 $300,000 per occurrence 1 1 1 b. 7.2.3. Business Automobile Liability: owned, hired, and non -owned vehicles at a minimum combined single limit of $180,000 S300,000 per occurrence afKi--pcFson 4 owncd vehicles. c. 7.4. All required insurance policies shall be placed with insurers licensed to do business in Florida and with a Best's rating of A: VII or better. 5. All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above. Consultant: (insert name) Knight, McGuire,& Associates, Inc. By Printed name: David S. Knight, P.E. Title: CEO Date September 19, 2014 INDIAN RIVER COUNTY By its Board of County Commissioners Peter D. O'Bryan , Chairm Date Approved by BCC: 11-4-14 Attest:Jeffrey R mith, Clerk of Cou Co.t filler ,4 - /i.�,�i III By Dep ty Clerk Approved: seph A. aird ounty Administrator Approved as to form and legal sufficiency: Dylan Reingold County Attorney Knight, McGuire & Associates, Inc. Consulting Engineers and Planners 80 Royal Palm Pointe, Suite 401 Vero Beach, Florida 32960 David S. Knight, P.E. Phone: (772) 569-5505 Scott B. McGuire, P.E. Fax: (772) 569-1455 d1l�q`/P Knight, McGuire & Associates, Inc. Standard Provisions for Professional Services Rate Schedule Knight, McGuire & Associates, Inc. reserves the right to make adjustments for individuals within these classifications as may be desirable in its opinion by reason of promotion, demotion, or change in wage rates. Such adjustments will be limited to the manner in which charges are computed and billed and will not, unless so stated in writing, affect other terms of an agreement, such as estimated total cost. The following rates will apply to actual time devoted by Knight, McGuire & Associates, Inc. staff to this project computed to the nearest 1/4 hour. Personnel Principal Senior Engineer Engineer I Project Manager Engineer II Computer Designer Computer Draftsman Technician Inspector Clerical Hourly Rate $175.00 $125.00 $110.00 $110.00 $ 90.00 $ 80.00 $ 70.00 $ 60.00 $ 60 00 $ 45.00 Government Rate $157.50 $112.50 $ 99 00 $ 99 00 $ 81.00 $ 72.00 $ 63 00 $ 54 00 $ 54.00 $ 40 50 Prints/Copies 8'/2"x11" 8'A"x14" 11" x 17" 24" x 36" 24" x 36" Mylar Rate 15/Sheet 18/Sheet .20/Sheet 2.00/Sheet 10 00/Sheet Terms 1. Invoices — Invoices will be provided on a monthly basis and will be based upon percentage of completion or actual hours, plus expenses in accordance with the Proposal Payment is due to Knight, McGuire & Associates, Inc. upon receipt of the invoice Unpaid balances beyond 15 days are subject to interest at the rate of 1 5% per month. This is an annual percentage rate of 18% 2 Confidentiality— Technical and pricing information in this proposal is the confidential and proprietary property of Knight, McGuire & Associates, Inc. and is not to be disclosed or made available to third parties without written consent of Knight, McGuire & Associates, Inc. 3 Commitments — Knight, McGuire & Associates, Inc. cannot be liable for schedule of approvals or permits due to the unpredictable nature of jurisdictional agencies processes. 4 Expenses — Incidental expenses are reimbursable at cost, plus an administration fee of 10%. These include sub - consultants, application fees, reproduction, postage, graphics, reimbursement of automobile usage at $.48 per mile, parking and tolls. If it becomes necessary during the course of this project to travel elsewhere, those travel costs will be treated as reimbursable expenses. These expenses will be reflected in the monthly invoices. 5. Attorney's Fees — In connection with any litigation arising from the terms of this agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to all costs including reasonable attorney's fees including both the trial and appellate levels. 6 Ownership and Use of Documents — All original drawings and information are to remain property of Knight, McGuire & Associates, Inc. The client will be provided with paper copies of final drawings and/or reports for information and reference purposes 7. Insurance — Knight, McGuire & Associates, Inc. will maintain at its own expense Workman's Compensation Insurance, Comprehensive General Liability Insurance, Professional Liability, and Errors and Omissions Insurance, and, upon request, will furnish the client a certificate to verify same 8 Termination — This agreement may be terminated by the authorized representative effective immediately on receipt of written notice Payment will be due for services rendered through the date of written notice is received 9 Time Limit — This proposal is valid for 60 days Rates shown above are subject to annual review and are subject to change 10 Engineer reserves the right to stop work without notice if any invoices remain unpaid after fifteen (15) days. 11. Liability— Knight, McGuire & Associates, Inc. shall not be responsible for permitting and approval schedules, site safety procedures or precautions for property or person, liability shall be limited to the total fee received by Engineer for this project. Knight, McGuire & Associates, Inc. shall not be liable for construction methods, schedule, means, techniques, sequences, procedures, or cost estimates. Knight, McGuire & Associates, Inc.'s proposal for work has considered the risks and rewards for the project and our engineering fees. 12 Approvals not guaranteed 13 Additional fees may be required due to significant project changes predicated by either owner or jurisdictional agencies