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PROFESSIONAL CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES C) S ` o L 1
AGREEMENT FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING
AND BRIDGE DESIGN SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this 18th day of March 2003 by and
between INDIAN RIVER .COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, hereinafter refereed to
as the COUNTY, and BRIDGE DESIGN ASSOCIATES , INC. , Vero Beach, Florida, hereinafter referred
to as the ENGINEER,
WITNESSETH
The COUNTY and the ENGINEER, in consideration of the mutual covenants, herein agree with
respect to the performance of professional civil engineering, bridge design and related services by the
ENGINEER and the payment for those services by the COUNTY as set forth below.
The ENGINEER shall provide professional engineering and related services for the COUNTY in
all phases of the project described in SECTION III-Scope of Services; serve as the COUNTY ' S
professional representative for the project; and shall give professional engineering and land surveying
advise to the COUNTY during the performance of the services to be rendered.
SECTION I - PROJECT LIMITS AND DESCRIPTION
Consultant services are required for the preparation of design surveys, roadway improvement
plans, bridge replacement plans and permit applications for the replacement of three bridges and associated
roadway improvements. The three bridge locations are 5th Street SW over 43 `d Avenue Ditch (No.
884048), Old Dixie Highway over South Relief Canal (No . 880031 ), and 43`d Avenue over South Relief
Canal (No. 880045 ) . The associated roadway and bridge improvements at each location are as follows :
5th Street SW over 43 `d Avenue Ditch — the COUNTY desires to replace the existing two-lane
structure on 5d' Street SW with a three-lane structure. In addition, left-turn lanes will be designed
on the east approach, south approach and north approach to the 5d' Street SW and 43 `d Avenue
Intersection. Realignment will be designed for 5d' Street SW east of 43 `d Avenue to align with 5d'
Street SW west of 43 `d Avenue. The approximate total length of all approaches is '/z mile . Any
required change in roadway elevation, to accommodate the bridge vertical grade, is anticipated to
be accommodated within the above listed roadway improvements.
Old Dixie Highway over South Relief Canal — the COUNTY desires to replace the existing two-
lane structure on Old Dixie Highway to with a three-lane structure. In addition, a three-lane
roadway section will be designed between I 't Street and 2nd Street. The approximate total length
of project is one ( 1 ) mile. Any required change in roadway elevation to accommodate the bridge
vertical grade, is anticipated to be accommodated within the above listed roadway improvements.
43rd Avenue over South Relief Canal — the COUNTY desires to replace the existing two-lane
structure on 43rd Avenue with a new four-lane structure. The bridge will be designed to be in the
ultimate location for the future roadway widening. Any required change in roadway elevation to
accommodate the bridge vertical grade, is anticipated to be accommodated within the above listed
roadway improvements .
SECTION II - COUNTY OBLIGATIONS
The COUNTY agrees to provide (in a timely manner) the following materials, data, or services as
required in connection with the work to be performed under this Agreement; all of which is information the
Engineer may use and reasonably rely upon :
A. Provide the ENGINEER with a copy of all studies, traffic counts, preliminary data or reports
available, existing location surveys, topographic surveys, and related documents.
B . Provide the ENGINEER with all available drawings, rights-of-way maps, and other documents in
the possession of the COUNTY pertinent to the project.
C. The COUNTY shall be responsible for acquiring all rights-of--way, easements and other rights in
land as necessary to complete the project.
D . The COUNTY shall be responsible for obtaining those permits required to perform the work to
complete the project, if such permit requirements are established by regulatory agencies after the
date of this Agreement.
E. The COUNTY shall make provisions for the ENGINEER to enter upon public and private
property as required for the ENGINEER to perform his services.
F. The COUNTY will promptly execute all permit applications and provide application fees
necessary to expedite the acquisition of any local, state or federal permits made necessary by the
project.
G. The COUNTY shall provide all rights-of-way maps, parcel sketches, legal descriptions, and
abstracts of title for each parcel necessary for the road construction.
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SECTION III - SCOPE OF SERVICES
The ENGINEER agrees to perform professional roadway design, bridge design and related
services in connection with the project as required and set forth in the following:
A. GENERAL
1 . The ENGINEER will endeavor not to duplicate any previous work done on the project.
After issuance of written authorization to proceed, the ENGINEER shall consult with the
COUNTY to clarify and define the COUNTY' S requirements for the project and review
all available data.
2 . The ENGINEER will attend conferences with the COUNTY and its representatives upon
reasonable request.
3 . In order to accomplish the work described under this Agreement in the time frames and
conditions set forth in this Agreement, the ENGINEER will observe the following
requirements :
a. The ENGINEER will complete his work on the project within the time
allowed by maintaining an adequate staff of registered engineers, draftsmen
and other employees on the work at all times.
b. The ENGINEER will design the project in such a manner as to be in
conformance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, and shall
comply with the Florida Department of Transportation ' s Manual on Uniform
Minimum Standards for the Design, Construction, and Maintenance of Streets
and Highways (Green Book), latest edition.
c. The ENGINEER will prepare all necessary sketches and completed
application forms to accompany the COUNTY' S applications for required
federal, state, or local permits.
d. The ENGINEER will cooperate with the COUNTY in order that all phases of
the work may be properly scheduled and coordinated.
e. The ENGINEER will send a complete preliminary set of construction plans to
any city, county, state or federal agency from which a permit or other
approval is required prior to final approval of the design by the Director of the
Public Works Department, and will coordinate the project design with all
applicable agencies.
f. The ENGINEER will contact all known utility companies having installations
in the immediate vicinity of the proposed work and consider relocation of
utilities, if necessary. The ENGINEER will provide the COUNTY with
necessary information relative to required utility adjustments, relocations and
installations and will show all utilities on the final design plans. Design
modifications to existing County utility lines, if necessary, may be negotiated
by a separate agreement with the County Utility Department, or the County
Utilities Department may design modifications with Utility Department Staff
or other consultants.
g. The ENGINEER shall report the status of this project to the Director of the
Public Works Department upon request and hold all drawings, calculations
and related work open to the inspection of the Director or his authorized agent
at any time, upon reasonable request.
4 . The ENGINEER will furnish copies of the drawings, specifications and contract
documents as required by the COUNTY for materials suppliers, federal, state and local
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agencies from whom approval of the project must be obtained. Upon bidding of the
construction contract, the ENGINEER will furnish to the COUNTY 24" x 36" originals
of the drawings and copies of the specifications for the County to copy for prospective
bidders. Additional copies beyond those identified will be provided at cost. All original
documents, survey notes, field books, tracings, and the like, including all items furnished
to the ENGINEER by the COUNTY pursuant to this Agreement, are and shall remain the
property of the COUNTY.
5 . The drawings prepared by the ENGINEER will be of sufficient detail to permit the actual
location of the proposed improvements . Negotiation for all land rights shall be
accomplished by the COUNTY, unless the COUNTY requests the ENGINEER to
perform these services in a subsequent work order to the AGREEMENT. In this event,
the ENGINEER shall be compensated for such additional services in accordance with
Section VI of the AGREEMENT.
6 . The ENGINEER acknowledges that preparation of applicable permits for the
COUNTY ' S submittal through governmental regulatory agencies is included within the
scope of basic compensation for the Agreement. Post-initial submittal coordination with
permitting agencies will be performed under the hourly allowance element of this
agreement. Any additional work required by regulatory agencies pursuant to regulations
established after the date of the Agreement shall be an additional service and the
COUNTY shall compensate the ENGINEER in accordance with SECTION VI-
Additional Work, of this Agreement and in accordance with the fee schedule in this
Agreement, as approved by the County prior to commencement of any work performed.
7 . If following execution of this Agreement the COUNTY proposes to construct the
improvements in a revised phased manner which requires the preparation of plans or the
need to obtain or modify permits previously obtained, the ENGINEER will be
compensated for this effort in accordance with the approved fee schedule in a subsequent
work order to this Agreement. No such additional work shall be initiated unless
approved by the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners.
8 . Compensation to the ENGINEER for basic services shall be in accordance with Section
V of this Agreement, as mutually agreed upon by the ENGINEER and COUNTY.
B . Design Survey
The ENGINEER shall provide design survey services necessary to support and facilitate
contemplated design and permitting activities associated with this project.
1 . Establish a project wide Horizontal Control Network. For each of the three project
locations within the DESIGN LIMITS .
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2 . Establishment of a project wide Vertical Control Network for each of the three project
locations within the DESIGN LMTS . All elevations will be referenced to NGVD 1929
datum.
3 . Field establishment and monumentation of survey baselines and all side streets involved.
Baseline stationing will be established at one hundred foot ( 100 ' ) intervals for each
project location within the DESIGN LMTS . The DESIGN LIMITS for each project
location are as follows :
5t' Street SW over 43 `d Avenue Ditch — The DESIGN LMTS shall extend as is 800 feet
north and 800 feet south of 5d' Street SW on 43 `d Avenue and 800 feet east of 43rd
Avenue on 5d' Street SW. Cross-sections shall be provided at 100-foot intervals . The
cross sections shall extend across the right-of--way and a minimum of 25 feet outside the
right-of-way. This is based on the right-of-way being one hundred twenty feet ( 120 ) in
width for 43 `d Avenue and ninety feet (90 ') in width for 5t' Street SW.
Old Dixie Highway over South Relief Canal — The DESIGN LIMIT shall extend from
2,700 feet north to 2,700 feet south of South Relief Canal on Old Dixie Highway. Cross
sections shall be provided at 100-foot intervals. The cross sections shall extend across
the right-of--way and a minimum of 25 feet outside the right-of-way. This is based on the
right-of--way being eighty feet (80 ) in width.
43 `d Avenue over South Relief Canal — The DESIGN LIMITS shall extend from 900 feet
north to 900 feet south of South Relief Canal . Cross sections shall be provided at 100-
foot intervals. The cross sections shall extend across the ultimate right-of--way and a
minimum of 25 feet outside the right-of-way. This is based on the right-of--way being
one hundred twenty feet ( 120 ') in width for 43 `d Avenue.
4 . Improvements within the DESIGN LIMITS for each location will include above ground
visible improvements such as existing pavement location, curbing, utilities (above
ground), drainage facilities within the right-of-way and twenty feet (20 ' ) on each side of
the right-of-way, sidewalks, fences, signage and guardrails.
5 . Final output will be in the form of hard copy mylar mapping along with digital
AutoCAD, release 2000i DWG files. All mapping will conform to the United States
Geological Survey ' s, "National Map Accuracy Standards, " dated 1968 .
6 . Research and analysis of existing right-of-way information (to include Abstracts or Title
Searches as provided by COUNTY), field location of existing right-of-way
monumentation and determination of the location and extent of existing right-of-way in
the vicinity of the three bridge replacement projects.
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7 . Acquisition of South Relief Canal and 43rd Avenue Ditch soundings to include full width
(top of bank to top of bank) soundings (cross-sections) at the upstream and downstream
face of each bridge and 300 ' upstream and downstream of bridge.
C. Roadway Plans
Roadway plans shall be prepared to include : plotting of survey data; establishment of profile
grades; key map; plans and profile sheets (including geometric calculations) ; typical section
sheets ; summary of quantities; summary of drainage structures; intersection plateau sheet; cross-
section sheets at 100 ' intervals (including earthwork computations) ; signing and pavement
marking plans; and other detail sheets necessary to convey the intent of the scope of services
outlined herein. All plans shall be prepared in the English units .
The following additional data shall be utilized for development of the plans :
1 . Typical Sections : The ENGINEER will prepare typical sections for review and approval .
Preliminary typicals depicting the design section shall be submitted prior to preparation of
roadway plans.
2 . Scale : The roadway plan and profile sheets will be drawn at a scale of 1 "=20 ' for each project
location.
3 . Pavement Design: The ENGINEER shall submit roadway pavement designs . The COUNTY
will make relevant traffic count data available to the ENGINEER. The Geotechnical
Engineer will provide recommended LBR and soil survey data to the ENGINEER.
4. Rural roadway sections will be utilized for all roadway improvements. Based upon the FDOT
Manual of Uniform Minimum Standards the shoulder width shall be a minimum of eight feet
(8 ' ) .
5 . The Roadway plans will be submitted to the COUNTY for review at the 30%, 60%, 90% and
100% stages of design .
6 . The roadway improvements will be designed with the following design speeds :
5th Street SW — 40 MPH, 43'd Avenue — 45 MPH, Old Dixie Hwy. — 40 MPH
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7. The following is an estimate of the construction plans sheets required for each project
location :
S' Street over Old Dixie Hny. 43' Avenue
Sheet Description 43''d Avenue over South over South
Ditch Relief Canal Relief Canal
Key Sheet 1 1 1
General Notes Sheet 1 1 1
Typical Section Sheet 1 1 1
Summary of Quantity 2 2 1
Horizontal & Survey Control 1 1 1
Sheet
Plan & Profile Sheets 4 9 4
Misc. Construction Detail Sheet 1 1 2
Cross Section Sheets 5 10 4
Signing & Marking Sheets 2 5 2
Maintenance of Traffic Plan 1 1 2
Structure Plan & Elevation Sheet 1 1 1
Foundation Layout 1 1 1
Boring Profile Sheet 1 1 1
Structure Bent Sheets 7 7 7
Superstructure Plan & Section 4 4 4
Sheets
Phasing Detail Sheets 2
Miscellaneous Structure Details 9 9 9
Total Number of Sheets 42 55 44
D . Drainage Plans
1 . Drainage Parameters :
Perform drainage investigations and analysis necessary to prepare a design, which will
drain the project in accordance with the County, SJRWMD and JRFWCD design criteria.
The drainage design shall include stormwater treatment and attenuation in accordance
with the requirements of Indian River Farms Water Control District, Indian River
County, and St. John ' s River Water Management District.
2 . Environmental Permits :
The ENGINEER shall prepare permit applications for the St. John ' s River Water
Management District, US Environmental Protection Agency, and Indian River Farms
Water Control District requirements for submittal by the COUNTY. This will consist of
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all required elevation, design, coordination, and follow-up work necessary to support
permit application. The COUNTY will review the permit applications as necessary and
be responsible for the final submittal.
The ENGINEER shall prepare permit sketches for submission by the COUNTY to
Florida Department of Environmental Protection, U. S . Army Corps of Engineers, and St.
John ' s River Water Management District for Dredge and Fill activities, if necessary . The
ENGINEER shall submit all permit sketches on 8" x 11 " sheets . Sketches must be neatly
scaled, signed and sealed, and reproducible.
3 . Utilities :
Utility coordination with the various Utility Companies and/or agencies shall be by the
ENGINEER and identified conflicts addressed. The ENGINEER will be prepared, at
additional hourly rates, to survey the project site to locate and determine depth of
underground utilities, in coordination with the utility companies.
E. Signage and Pavement Marking Plans
Preparation of the plan layout; key map; quantities (including signing and pavement marking
quantity) ; tabulation of quantities; and detail of all major signs. All plans are to be prepared in
accordance with the latest design standards and practices (MUTCD), FDOT Standard
Specifications, Indexes, and shall be accurate, legible, complete in design and drawn at 1 "=20 '
scale, furnished in reproducible form.
F. Structural Plans
The ENGINEER shall prepare preliminary and final bridge plans for the demolition and
replacement of bridges on 5d' Street SW over 43 `d Avenue Canal, Old Dixie Highway over the
South Relief Canal, and 43 `d Avenue over South Relief Canal as detail below:
Bridge Section
5d' Street SW, No. 884048 over 43`d Avenue Ditch 3 -Lane (expandable to 5 -Lane)
Old Dixie Hwy. , No. 88031 over South Relief Canal 3 -Lane (expandable to 5 -Lane)
43 `d Avenue, No. 880045 over South Relief Canal 4-Lane
1 . The proposed typical section for 5d' Street SW bridge and Old Dixie Highway bridge
will consist of three lanes, 8400t sidewalk on one side, 8-foot shoulder on opposing
side and utility shelves on both sides of each bridge, with an estimated overall width
of 66 ' 6" . 43 `d Avenue bridge will consist of four lanes, 6400t sidewalk on both
sides, and utility shelves on both sides, with an estimated overall width of 100 ' .
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2 . The bridge lengths for each of the replacements will be customized to fit the specific
sites. 5d' Street SW bridge is assumed to be no more than two spans, with a
maximum span length of about 40 feet. Old Dixie Highway bridge and 43 `d Avenue
bridge are assumed to be more than two spans with maximum span length of about
75 feet.
3 . Bridge plan geometrics and wingwall configurations will minimize the encroachment
of the bridge ends into adjacent intersections and driveways. Wingwalls will also be
set to allow for utility burial at the bridge ends.
4 . Slope protection, riprap and/or sheetpiles will be used at the bridge abutments to
stabilize the canal banks in the vicinity of the bridges.
5 . It is anticipated that the COUNTY will allow road closures at all bridge locations
such that phased construction will not be required.
6 . Utility coordination will be performed in order to evaluate existing utilities and
accommodate utility crossings on the proposed bridges.
7 . The bridge design will be performed in accordance with the 1998 Edition of the
AASHTO LRFD Design Specifications with Interim Revisions through 2002, and
the 2002 FDOT Structures Design Guidelines, LRFD Edition .
8 . Construction and material specifications will be based on FDOT Standard
Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2000 Edition
9 . All design and plan details will be in the English unit system.
10 . Bridge plan submittals are anticipated at the 30%, 90% and 100% stages. The 30%
submittal will occur after the 30% roadway and intersection geometry has been
reviewed and approved by the COUNTY. Bridge 30% plan will include General
Plan and Elevation views, Typical Sections and Notes. The 90% submittal will
consist of Contract Plans and preliminary quantities and cost estimates . The 100%
submittal will be the Final Plans, with Quantities, Opinion of Cost and
Specifications.
G. Construction Phase Services
There are no construction phase services with this contract.
SECTION IV - TIME FOR COMPLETION
The time for completion of the 90% design drawings, permit applications, and Engineer ' s Opinion
of Probable Construction Cost shall be twelve ( 12) months . Once permits are received, 100% design
drawings shall be completed 90 days thereafter.
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SECTION V - COMPENSATION
The COUNTY agrees to pay and the ENGINEER agrees to accept for services rendered pursuant
to this Agreement fees in accordance with the following:
A. Professional Services Fee
1 . The basic compensation for each project location mutually agreed upon by the ENGINEER
and the COUNTY follows :
S'h Street SW over 43rd Avenue Ditch
Task Fee
Lump Sum Components'
Design Survey $ 79495 . 00
Roadway Design $24, 990 . 00
Structural Design $41 , 163 . 12
Subtotal $73 ,648 . 12
Hourly Rate Components2
Reimbursable Expenses N. T. E. $ 765 . 00
RIDGE TOTAL $745413 . 12
Old Dixie Highway over South Relief Canal
Task Fee
Lump Sum Components'
Design Survey $ 0 (Provided by IRC)
Roadway Design $ 329065 . 00
Structural Design $45 , 312 . 72
Subtotal $ 77 , 377 72
Hourly Rate Components2
Reimbursable Expenses N. T. E. $ 765 . 00
RIDGE TOTAL $78, 142 . 72
43rd Avenue over South Relief Canal
Task Fee
Lump Sum Components'
Design Survey $ 73495 . 00
Roadway Design $ 12,720 . 00
Structural Design $50, 294 . 96
Subtotal $ 70, 509 . 96
Hourly Rate Components2
Reimbursable Expenses N. T. E. $ 765 . 00
RIDGE TOTAL $719274 . 96
' Inclusive of expenses.
2Not to exceed without written authorization (includes expenses)
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B . Additional Services Fees
The COUNTY agrees to pay for additional services which are outside or beyond the lump sum
scope of services identified above or exceeds the hourly allowance in accordance with the
approved hourly rate schedule. Reimbursable expenses will be billed at actual cost. In the event
additional services are provided beyond the time of completion outlined above, the rate schedule
shall be subject to reasonable increase in accordance with the Consumer Price Index.
SECTION VI - ADDITIONAL WORK
In the event changes are requested by the COUNTY to the contract plans after said plans have
been approved and accepted by the COUNTY and upon the issuance of a work order for said additional
work by the Director of the Public Works Department, said additional work may commence in accordance
with the fee schedule included in the work order.
SECTION VII - PARTIAL PAYMENTS
The COUNTY shall make monthly partial payments to the ENGINEER based upon a percent
complete of lump sum components and actual effort on hourly components as identified in this Agreement.
Payments will be made within forty-five (45) days of invoice receipt. The COUNTY shall withhold a 10%
retainage until the final design is 90% complete as accepted by the Public Works Director at which time the
retainage shall be reduced to 5% until the final design is completely accepted by the COUNTY. Payment
shall be made pursuant to the Florida Prompt Payment Act, Florida Statute 218 . 70 et seq .
The ENGINEER shall submit duly certified invoices in the ENGINEER' S format in triplicate to
the Director of the Public Works Department.
SECTION VIII - EXTRA WORK
In the event extra work is necessary by the ENGINEER due to a change in scope of the project,
such work shall be the subject of a supplemental Work Order approved by the Board of County
Commissioners. The work shall be completed in accordance with the following rate schedule :
Bridge Project Manager $ 119. 82
Bridge Project Engineer $ 98 . 32
Roadway Project Manager $ 105 . 00
Roadway Project Engineer $ 90. 00
Registered Land Surveyor $ 100 . 00
Engineering Technician-Inspector $ 53 . 25
Engineering Technician-CADD $ 60. 00
3 -Man Survey Crew $ 95 . 00
2 -Man Survey Crew $ 85 . 00
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SECTION IX = RIGHT OF DECISIONS
All services shall be performed by the ENGINEER to the satisfaction of the Director of the Public
Works Department who shall decide all questions, difficulties, and disputes of whatever nature which may
arise under or by reason of this Agreement and according to the prosecution and fulfillment of the service
hereunder, and the character, quality, amount and value thereof, and the Director' s decision upon all
claims, questions, and disputes shall be final, conclusive and binding upon the parties hereto unless such
determination is clearly arbitrary or unreasonable.
Adjustments of compensation and contract time because of any major changes in the work that
might become necessary or be desirable, as the work progresses shall be reviewed by the Director of the
Public Works Department. In the event that the ENGINEER does not concur in the judgment of the
Director of Public Works Department as to any decisions made by him he shall present his written
objections to the County Administrator, and the Public Works Director and the ENGINEER shall abide by
the decision of the County Administrator of Indian River County, unless the decision is clearly arbitrary or
unreasonable.
SECTION X - OWNERSHIP AND REUSE OF DOCUMENTS
A. Ownership
All reports, tracings, plans, specifications, field books, survey information, maps, contract
documents, and other data developed by the ENGINEER for the purpose of this
AGREEMENT shall become the property of the COUNTY and shall be made available by the
ENGINEER at any time upon request of the COUNTY. When all work contemplated under
this Agreement is complete, all of the above data shall be delivered to the Director of the
Public Works Department.
B . Reuse of Documents
All documents, including but not limited to drawings and specifications, prepared by the
ENGINEER pursuant to this Agreement are related exclusively to the services described
herein. They are not intended or represented to be suitable for reuse by the COUNTY or
others on extensions of this project or on any other project. Any such utilization or adaptation
will entitle the ENGINEER to further compensation at rates to be agreed upon by the
COUNTY and the ENGINEER. The ENGINEER shall not be held liable for any reuse of the
Documents and shall not be held liable for any modifications made to the documents by
others.
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SECTION XI - NOTICES
Any notices, reports or other written communications from the ENGINEER to the COUNTY shall
be considered delivered when posted by certified mail or delivered in person to the Director of the Public
Works Department or County Engineer. Any notices, reports or other communications from the COUNTY
to the ENGINEER shall be considered delivered when posed by certified mail to the ENGINEER at the last
address left on file with the COUNTY or delivered in person to said ENGINEER or his authorized
representative. In person deliveries shall be evident by signed receipts.
SECTION XII - TERMINATION
The obligation to provide further services under this Agreement may be terminated by either party
upon seven (7) days written notice in the event of substantial failure by the other party to perform in
accordance with the terms hereof through no fault of the terminating party. The COUNTY may, for public
convenience, terminate this contract at any time provided 90 days written notice is given to the
ENGINEER. In the event of any terminations, the ENGINEER will be paid for all services rendered to the
date of termination, all expenses subject to reimbursement hereunder, and other reasonable incurred by the
ENGINEER as a result of such termination.
SECTION XIII - AUDIT RIGHTS
The COUNTY reserves the right to audit the records of the ENGINEER related to this
AGREEMENT at any time during the prosecution of the work included herein and for a period of one year
after final payment is made.
SECTION XIV - SUBLETTING
The ENGINEER shall not sublet, assign, or transfer any work under this Agreement without the
written consent of the COUNTY. When applicable and upon receipt of such consent in writing, the
ENGINEER shall cause the names of the engineering and surveying firms responsible for the major
portions of each separate specialty of the work to be inserted on the reports or other data.
SECTION XV - WARRANTY
The ENGINEER warrants that he has not employed or retained any company or person other than
bona fide employee working solely for the ENGINEER or subconsultant to solicit or secure this contract
and that he has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person other than a bona fide employee working
solely for the ENGINEER any fee, commission, percentage fee, gift or any other considerations, contingent
upon or resulting from the award or making of this contract. For breach violation of this warranty, the
COUNTY shall have the right to annul this contract without liability .
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SECTION XVI — DURATION OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect for a period of four years
after the date of execution hereof or until completion of all project phases as specified by
the Public Works Director, whichever occurs first, or unless otherwise terminated by
mutual consent of the parties hereto or pursuant to Section XII of this AGREEMENT .
SECTION XVII - INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION
During the performance of the work covered by this AGREEMENT, the ENGINEER shall
provide the COUNTY with evidence that the ENGINEER has obtained and maintains the insurance listed
below:
A. ENGINEER shall procure and maintain for the duration of the AGREEMENT, insurance
against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in
connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the ENGINEER, his agents,
representatives, employees, and in accordance with subclause H, subconsultants . The cost of
such insurance shall be included in the ENGINEER ' S fee.
B . Minimum Scope of Insurance
1 . Worker' s Compensation as required by the State of Florida.
2 . General Liability $ 1 ,000,000 combined single limit per accident for bodily injury
and property damage. COUNTY shall be an additional insured.
3 . Auto Liability $ 1 , 000, 000 combined single limit per accident for bodily injury and
property damage for owned and non-owned vehicles.
4 . Professional Liability Insurance providing coverage for negligent acts, errors, or
omissions committed by ENGINEER with a limit of $500,000 per claim/annual
aggregate. This insurance shall extend coverage to loss of interest, earning, profit,
use and business interruption, cost of replacement power, and other special, indirect
and consequential damages.
C . ENGINEER ' S applicable insurance coverage shall be primary.
D. All above insurance policies shall be placed with insurers with a Best' s rating of no less than
A VII. The insurer chosen shall also be licensed to do business in Florida.
E. The insurance policies procured, other than professional liability, shall be occurrence forms,
not claims made policies. Professional liability shall be on a claim made basis .
F. The insurance companies chose shall provide certificates of insurance prior to signing of
contracts to the Indian River County Risk Management Department.
G. The insurance companies selected shall send written verification to the Indian River County
Risk Management Department that they will provide 30 days written notice to the Indian
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River County Department of Risk Management of its intent to cancel or terminate said
policies of insurance.
K ENGINEER shall either include each subconsultants as insured under its policies or shall
furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subconsultant. All coverages for
subconsultants shall be subject to all of the requirements stated herein.
I. Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 125.06, if a design professional provides professional
services to or fora public agency, the agency may require in a professional services contract
with the design professional that the design professional indemnify and hold harmless the
agency, and its officers and employees, from liabilities, damages, losses, and costs, including,
but not limited to, reasonable attorneys' fees, to the extent caused by the negligence,
recklessness, or intentionally wrongful conduct of the design professional and other persons
employed or utilized by the design professional in the performance of the contract .
J This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida. Venue for any lawsuit
brought by either party against the other party or otherwise arising out of this agreement shall
be in Indian River Courcy, Florida, or, in the event of federal jurisdiction, in the United States.
District Court for the Southern District of Florida
SECTION XVIII — ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT
This writing embodies the entire AGREEMENT and understanding between the parties hereto,
and there are no other agreements and understandings, oral or written, with reference to the subject mattes
hereof that are not merged herein and superseded Hereby.
No alteration, change, or modification of the terms of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in
writing and signed by both parties hereto.
This AGREEMENT, regardless of where executed, shall be governed by and construed according
to the laws of the State of Florida.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed these presents this 18th day of
March , 2003 .
BRIDGE DESIGN ASSOCIATES INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
935A 7t' Avenue
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
By : By
Brian C . Rheaul E. (0enn R. Macht, Chairman
President Board of County Commissioners
Witnessed by : Approved by BCC _ March 18 , 2003
Attest:
Jeffrey K. Barton, Clerk of Circuit Court
Jr By .
A ey Deputy Clerk
Approved as to Form and Legal Sufficiency
Ja es E. Chandler,
C unty Administrator
Indian River CountyApp roved Date
Administration
Bud et
Le al ✓
Risk Management
Department Head l)3
Division Head 'IT
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