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Home My WebLink AboutContract 44596 (2)�J,�tb � � �� s. ��, May 31, 2013 Mr. Fernando Costa Assistant City Manager City of Fort Worth 1000 Throckmorton Street Fort Worth, TX 76102 RE: AVIATION FIRE PROTECTION CONSULTING SERVICES PROJECT NO. 130432.07.000 C1TY SE�R�'PAf� Li} � l-� C�MTRACT' �. � � , ;, �. cnui corisuirnriTS. iwr,. 7Q�i3 4Vnncllanci P�c�•:;v 5uit�: 300 `=L l nu s. ':l:ss�:i�ni 631��ii-�i23� s1 : 991?6:i3 rh ;ne 31�1-�'J1 �iul i (;ix I ii�� I uu i'i �,��iei liun ;ind i_ii�� ti.�i�� fAPuil; Cndr. Cn�is:tl�::lior. Fire and =c�res� fvloccli:in � Ar,ces�ihil�ly Gu�ts�.ilt::�iur Firr, H:;nn U�:s:gn Fire Sptir,kler Dcsign Dear Mr. Costa: � m c�-� m � m 0 � c z � � N � � C.,J In accordance with our recent phone conversation, piease accept this proposal from Code Consultants, Inc. (CCI) to provide fire protection consulting services as outlined herein for the above-referenced project. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The project concerns the adoption of the 2009 version of the International Fire Code (IFC) specifically in connection to the adoption of local amendments concerning the protection of Group II aircraft hangars. It will be necessary for the project to research relevant codes. The following represents the only documents to be researched as a portion of CCI's scope of services. • 2009 International Fire Code • Fort Worth proposed amendments to the IFC • NFPA 409, Standard on Aircraft Hangars SCOPE OF SERVICES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. CCI will review the proposed codes and amendments to become familiar with the issue. CCI will provide a written analysis of the pros and cons of the issues surrounding the local amendment. CCI may include, as deemed appropriate, information derived from participation on the NFPA 409 committee. CCI may offer a recommendation as to the course of action if the deemed appropriate. CCI will meet with representatives of the City of Fort Worth to discuss the written analysis, to answer questions and assist in reaching a consensus opinion as to the desired course of action. FEE SCHEDULE For the scope of services listed above as items 1 through 4, CCI will bill at the hourly rates listed below, not to exceed a fee of One Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($1,400), subject to the conditions outlined in the General Conditions section of this proposal. `� f. LOUIS � (UI:W Y01:1C Mr. Fernando Costa May 31, 2013 CONSULTING SERVICES Page 2 For the scope of services Hundred Dollars ($2,400), proposal. Hourlv Rates �� c��,��. �.�,;�,��unr��rs. i�ir,. listed above as 5, CCI will bill a lump sum fee of Two Thousand Four subject to the conditions outlined in the General Conditions section of this Principal: $200 per hour Project Manager: $165 per hour Senior Project Consultant: $135 per hour Project Consultant: $120 per hour Associate Project Consultant: $100 per hour Graphics Technician: $ 80 per hour Estimated Expenses CCI has estimated the reimbursable expenses related to travel expenses, plotting of electronic document files, reproduction costs and any other expenses which are normal and necessary in the fulfillment of CCI's scope of services. Reimbursable expenses are estimated at Eight Hundred Dollars ($800) and will be invoiced at cost with no mark-up. Note that this estimate assumes a seven (7) day advance purchase for airfare. Without the seven (7) day advance notice, the cost for airFare may substantially increase the actual expenses. CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES This proposal assumes mutually agreeable time frames to achieve the scope of services outlined herein and that the Client will furnish copies of the proposed local amendments for review. GENERAL CONDITIONS CCI will invoice the Client monthly based on the t hours used on the project or the actual lump sum amount and all reimbursable expenses. Payment of invoices shall be due upon Client's receipt. If the Client has a question regarding any invoice or portion thereof, the Client shall notify CCI of such in writing within fourteen (14) days of the invoice date. If such notice is not given, the invoice shall be deemed to be correct. All invoices which remain unpaid after ninety (90) days in whole or in part, shall bear interest at the rate of one percent (1%) per month (12°/a per annum), and such interest shall accrue from the date of invoicing. If CCI deems it necessary to undertake collection activities or shall incu� expenses for legal or collection services, Client agrees to pay for all costs of collection incurred thereby, including, without limitation, reasonable attorney fees and court costs, time expended by employees or staff of CCI at current billing rates, and for all travel expenses or other normal and necessary expenses incurred in such collection efforts, regardless of whether suit is filed or not. Both parties agree that exclusive jurisdiction of any lawsuit or litigation involving this agreement or interpretation of it shall lie in the Circuit Court of St. Louis County, Missouri or the Eastern District Court of the State of Missouri and that this agreement shall be deemed entered into in St. Louis County, Missouri. Mr. Fernando Costa � May 31, 2013 ,,��;: �.u;�:.��.inr�rs. i��c. CONSULTING SERVICES Page 3 CCI, if not paid for any invoice within ninety (90) days from the date of the invoice, may, after giving seven (7) days notice in writing to Client, suspend services under this agreement until all outstanding invoices are paid in full. In the event of suspension of services, CCI shall be paid for all services rendered to date of suspension of work and all normal and necessary reimbursable expenses. CCI will not be liable for damages, delays, or changes brought about by suspension of services. Unless previously accepted, this proposal shall automatically become null and void sixty (60) days from the date of issuance. Upon acceptance, CCI reserves the right during the term of the agreement to reasonably adjust the billing rates and the maximum fee accordingly in order to reflect increased costs on projects for which services are required more than twelve (12) months from the date of this agreement. The Client hereby agrees that, to the fullest extent permitted by law and in order for the Client to obtain the beneft of a fee which includes a lesser allowance for risk funding, the liability of CCI and its employees, shareholders, directors and/or officers, for any and all claims, losses, costs, or damages arising out of or in any way related to the project or this agreement shall be limited such that the total liability of CCI and its employees, shareholders, directors and/or officers shall not exceed the fees received by CCI under this agreement. It is intended that this limitation apply to any and all liability or cause of action however alleged or arising unless otherwise prohibited by law. We greatly appreciate the opportunity to provide you with this agreement and trust that you will find it in accordance with your needs. Please return one (1) signed copy of this agreement as our authorization to proceed or provide a purchase order referencing this proposal. If we can be of any further assistance to you on this or any other project, please do not hesitate to contact us at your convenience. Sincerely, OS�1/13 �� . David J. Burkhart, PE Principal /clb APPROVAL: CITY OF F RT WORTH B : �� Date: 3 /3 Y Title: �SdT LiTu �ii4l�ii(a�r 1304/130432/07/Fees/130432.07.000 City Of Fort Worth Proposal 2013-05-37.Docx ,�W �" � fi"� i,: � �ed' N � A 'a � hl c�.�� 'i� ,�►,�� .o�,�u.,,.,<<.�i : � ,✓�-� -- ('�,�1��W�j� �irlil�, � _ ,�± � �� '^��n`l�-�'�._�_..- -C�.�.=S'; U .I : ; �.. � F F r