HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2014-11-07 RFQ Architectural Services.pdfCITY OF ANNA, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-11-07
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES.
WHEREAS, he fiscal year 2015 budget includes funding to select a qualified architect to
develop conceptual designs for a new city hall facility based on the recently updated
facilities needs assessment; and
WHEREAS, funds for this project will come from the General Fund unrestricted Fund
Balance;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANNA, TEXAS THAT:
Section 1. Recitals Incorporated
The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein for all purposes as if set forth in full.
Section 2. Authorization of RFQ
The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to issue the Request for
Qualification for architectural services, attached hereto as Exhibit 1, and incorporated
herein for all purposes.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Anna, Texas on this 13th
day of November 2014.
APPROV
D: ATTEST:
Mike Crist, Mayor Nat a Wilkison, City Secretary
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RES. 2014-11-07 Request for RFQ Architectual Services PAGE 1 OF 1 11-13-14
Request for Qualifications
for Pre -Design Services for a New City Hall
City of Anna, Texas
Date November 14, 2014
Due Date December 11, 2014 at 3:00 pm
The City of Anna is seeking a consultant to assist in the design and construction of a New
City Hall. As part of this project the City would like the consultant to assist in the exploration
of development options which could include working with a developer and/or a stand-alone
building.
1. Background
The City of Anna has an estimated current population of 11,000 up from 8,100 in 2010.
An updated Space Needs Assessment was completed in February of 2014. This study
indicated the City will need a City Hall of approximately 30,000 SF as it grows to 25,000
population which is estimated to be in 2025. An additional 7,000 SF would be needed
for the 50,000 population milestone.
2. Scope
Pre -Design Services
1. Review Space Needs Assessment and Provide Program of Spaces and
discuss adjacencies and flows in City Hall.
2. Meet with City and possible Developers to discuss options the city might
explore.
3. Provide two to three conceptual designs as directed by city.
4. Provide opinions of cost for these options.
5. Provide images of selected option for Bond Elections information as needed.
Continued Services
Once bond approval or other method of financing is secured, the city may elect to
provide written notice to the consultant to provide continued services for design and
construction. A continuing contract will be negotiated at that time.
3. Criteria
The purpose of this RFQ process, is to identify qualified firms that are the most capable
of providing the described services. The RFQ submittal should be organized to clearly
address the following criteria which, among others, will be used in the evaluation of
qualifications:
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• Prior experience with public sector clients for projects of similar scale and
complexity
• Professional qualifications of individuals assigned to the project
• Design philosophy and approach to design in general
• History of effective schedule and budget management for project of similar scale
and complexity
• Use of the processes that creatively engage the various City departmental staff
and other stakeholders in all stages of design
• Commitment to developing an energy efficient and healthy building
The contract will be awarded to the most responsible firm whose proposal will be, on an
overall basis, most advantageous to the City of Anna. Qualifications, experience, and
performance factors will be considered as elements of a responsible proposal, the
determination of which shall be at the sole discretion of the City of Anna. The City's
selection decision is not subject to recourse action.
4. RFQ Response Format
Each response shall be submitted as outlined in this section. Please include an outside
cover and/or first page, the name of the Project, responding company and the contact for
this RFQ.
A table of contents should be next, followed by dividers separating each of the following
sections:
a. Divider #1: Cover Letter
The first page following the divider shall be a letter transmitting the response to the
City. At least one copy of the transmittal letter shall contain the original signature of a
partner, principal, or officer of the Respondent.
b. Divider #2: Firm Information
1) Firm name, addresses, and telephone numbers of all firm offices.
a) Identify which office in which the majority of the work will be done
2) Structure of firm, i.e., sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, and size of
firm.
3) Years firm has been in business.
4) Names of principals in firm.
5) Primary contact for this project and location of this person
6) Documentation that the firms on the Architect's team (architects and engineers)
are registered in the State of Texas.
7) A brief history of the Architect and the services routinely provided in-house on
municipal (or related) building projects.
8) An organization chart that explains team member responsibilities and location.
9) The resumes of all persons to be assigned to the project with their prospective
roles identified.
10) Provide Information on proposed consultant firms and resumes of key personal.
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c. Divider #3: Legal Status, Contract and Insurance
1) List any actions taken by any regulatory agency against or involving the firm or its
agents or employees with respect to any work performed.
2) List all litigation against or involving the firm or its agents or employees with
respect to any work performed.
3) All insurance coverage that the firm has which would be applicable to the work.
4) The Professional Services Agreement attached in the Appendix will be the one
used for this project. Please note in this section any issues or exceptions you will
request.
d. Divider #4: Experience and References
1) Discussion of Architect's experience in working with Government Agencies.
2) List of representative Municipal (and Governmental) projects, whether ongoing or
completed, including references. Please begin with projects in Texas. For each,
please provide:
i. Project name and location
ii. Year completed
iii. Short description of project
iv. Names, addresses, and phone numbers of owner and contact person
tasked with daily responsibilities of project.
3) List of all projects currently under contract or awarded approximate construction
value and phase they are in.
e. Divider #5: Management and Organizational Approach — please describe your
management and organization approach to the project. The following should be
addressed within this description:
1) Please describe your firm's understanding of the project.
2) Describe how the firm will organize to perform the services.
3) Describe how the firm will solicit in the design phases the interested
stakeholders. This could include community residents, City Council, staff and
users.
4) Describe the architectural team's approach to communication with the City.
5. Submittal Deadline
The City will accept Responses to this RFQ until 3:00 pm on December 11th, 2014 after
which time all Responses timely received, will be publicly opened, and the names of the
Respondents read aloud. Responses received after that time will not be considered and will
be returned unopened.
6. Place for Submission:
One (1) original and five (5) copies and one (1) electronic version of the Responses must be
submitted to the following address by mail or in person as follows:
City of Anna
Attention City Secretary
111 North Powell Parkway
Anna, Texas 75409
(972) 924-3325
Responses will not be accepted by email or facsimile.
It is the responsibility of each Respondent to make sure Responses are submitted in a
timely manner. The City is not responsible for delays in mail delivery, or failure of couriers to
deliver Responses prior to the expiration of the deadline for submission. The City shall not
be obligated to reimburse any expenses incurred by the Respondent in preparing a
Response, which is not accepted or considered.
7. Please refer Questions by email or phone to the City's RFQ Coordinating
Consultant:
Melissa Brand-Vokey
BN Architects
mbv@bv-arch.com
(972) 741-3705
Email intent to respond to mbv@bv-arch.com to be included in pre -submittal
correspondence.
8. Reservation Of Rights, Terms and Conditions
This RFQ does not commit the City of Anna, Texas to award a contract, to pay any costs
incurred in the preparation of proposals to this request, or to proceed with design and/or
engineering services. The City of Anna reserves the right to accept or reject any or all
proposals received as a result of this request, to negotiate with any qualified source, or
to cancel in part, or in its entirety, the Request for Qualifications if it is in the best interest
of the City of Anna. The City may require the selected candidate to participate in
negotiations, and to permit such price, technical or other revisions of their proposals that
may result from said negotiations.
9. Appendix
A. City Hall portion of the 2014 City of Anna space needs assessment
B. Proposed Professional Services Agreement.
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Anna Citywide Needs Assessment Update
Total City Hall
February 2014
15,000 Area
Additional 25,000
Additional 50,000
Staff
Requirements
Staff
Area Requirements
Staff
Area Requirements
City Hall _
Public Lobby
1
1,470
p
390
0
585
CouncitlCourtroom
0
2,522
0
1,648
0
780
Court Administration
3.5
1,413
0
104
1.5
100
Utifity Bilfing/Cust. Service
2
798
1
1
100
City Manager
3
1,812
0
2
546
Economic Development
2
572
0
-
2
559
Personnel
1
312
2
754
1
270
Information Services(IS)
1
312
0
364
0
-
Finance
4
1,360
1
187
3
608
City Secretary
1
1,001
l
837
1
270
Recreation Administration
0
-
2
620
0
-
Development Services
7
2,685
1
130
0
260
Health/Code Department
1
169
3
681
2
364
Building Support
0
1,942
0
0
1,006
26.5
16,368
11
5,716
13.5
5,450
30% Building Circ. Factor
4,910
1,715
1,635
7,431
7,084
Total City Hall Square Footage
21,279
Total City Hall
27
21,2791
11
7,4311
14
7,084
Total City Hall
26.5
21,279
38
28,710
51
35,794
Future Courts
Corot Administration
2
356
Court Lobby _
0
1,802
Courtroom
0
3,882
2
6,040
40%Building Circ. Factor
2,416
Total Courts Square Footage
2
8,456
Total City Hall and Future Court
53
44,250'
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Anna Citywide Needs Assessment Update ,
Requirements Data Sheet
Item Description
Public Lobby/Councll/Court
15,000 Population 25,000 50,000
Area Requhements Add'lArea6Req. Add'] Area Req.
Current Space Unit € Unit No. Total No. Total No. Total
Staff Code Size Area Staff Spaces Area Staff Spaces Area ;Staff Spaces Area
=Public Lobby
Vestibule
80 -
1
80
Lobby w/ waiting (3 0)
30
15
450 1
10
300
15 450
Display
2x10 20 _.
1
20
Payment/Info Kiosk
25
1
25
Information/Switchboard
WS5 9x9 108
1 1
108
-
-
VotingMachine Storage
9x12 108
1
108
Toilets (2 stalls)
165
2
330 ;
-
-
Drit*ingFornWin
10
1
10
:Net Subtotal
1
1,131 ,
300
450 F
30% Circulation
339 ;
_
90 ;__
135
Total Gross Sq. Footage s
1,470
390
� a 585
Public Lobby
1
1,470
390
585
Total at 50,000
1,860 i
1 2,445
,Council/Comtroom
i
Conference (4)
120
1
120
`
Sound/Secuu-ity Vestibule
100
1
100 ;
-
-
Seating (30-80 Seats)
20
30
600
20
400
30 600
CouncilDias (7+2)/ Judge
20x40 800
0.5
400
0.5
400
StaffTables
200
1
200
_
Television/ AN Control
80
1
80
,
Exec Conf/ Jtuy
30
12
360:
4
120
Storage
— 80 -
1
80
_
-
-
Toilet (Single)
72
-
2
1441
-
Kitchenette
150
�-
1
150
-
Storage
54
-
1
54 E�
Nct Subtotal
1,940 °
1,268
_ 600
;30% Circulation
582.
380
180
Total Gross Sq. Footage
2,522 s
1,648 1
780
CounciUCoultroom
2,522
1,648
780
Total at 50,000
4,170 r
4,950
Exist Council Room (950 SF)
I
O Peak Users to be Accommodated-
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Anna Citywide Needs Assessment Update
Requirements Data Sheet
jitem Description
Current
Staff
Space
Code
Unit
Size
Unit
Area
15,000 Population 25,000: 50,000
Area Requirements Add'l Area Req. Add"l Area Req, i
No. Total No. Total No, Total
Staff Spaces Area Staff Spaces Area f Staff Spaces Area i
rCourt Administration
Queuing Area
10
10
100
Clerk Window
1
80
1
2
160
Work / Copy/Scan
80
1
80
Records
80
1
80
1 80
Clerk
WS3
7x8
77
1 1
77
Warrant Officer
WSS
9x9
108
0.5
1
108
- 0.5
-
Administrator
PO4
12x15
180
1
1
180 :
-
-
Juvenile Records
25
1
25 s
=
Storage
80
1
80
Break (Share with Cost Serv)
120
1
120 '
-
-
Judge
0.5
WS3
7x8
77
0.5
1
77
Prosecutor
0.5
WS3
7x8
77
0.5
1
77
!Net Subtotal
2
3.5
1,0878—
;
0 1.5
77
30% Circulation
326
24
23
'Total Gross Sq. Footage
1,413 i
4 —
0
Court Administration
3.5
1,413
104 15
100;
Total at 50,000
_
5
1,617
x
Utility Billing/Cust. Service
f
Queuing Area
10
10
100
Cust Service Rep. Window
1
80
1
2
160
1 -
-
i Cast. Serv. Super.
1
P03
12x12
144
1
1
144
-
-
Cust Service Rep.
WS3
7x8
77
1 1
77
Work/Copy
80
1
80
Files
50
1
50
-
-
Storage
80
1
80
;Net Subtotal
2
2.0
614 1.0 - 1.0
77
30% Circulation_
184 ;
23
=Total Gross Sq. Footage
798
-
100
Utility Billing/Gust. Service
2.4
798
1.0 10
100
Notal at 50,000
798 4
898 a
O Peak Users to be Accmnmo&ited,:.
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Anna Citywide Needs Assessment Update III�
Colty Manager and Economic Development
Requirements Data Sheet
15,000 Population
25,000 50,000
Area Requirements
Add`l Area Req. Add'l Area Req.
`
Current
Space
Unit
Unit
No.
Total
No. Total € No.
Total i
' Item Description
Staff
Code
Size
Area
Staff Spaces
Area I
Staff Spaces Area Staff Spaces
Area
City Manager
Waiting _
-
20
5
100
Admin Asst
1
WS6
9x12
144
1 1
144:
Asst to CM
0.5
WS6
9x12
144
1 1
144
Files
50
1
50
CityManagcr
1
P06
15x22
330 _
1 1
330 x
j Coat Closet
6
1
6
Deputy City Manager
P05
12x20
240
-
..1 l
240
Public Information Officer
PO4
12x15
180
1 1
180
Conference (12)
_
14x24
336
1
336
WorWCopy( at City Sec.)
10x12
120
Coffee/Coats
60
1
60
Toilet (Single)
72
2
144 #
a
Storage/files
80
1
801
-
1
:Net Subtotal
3.0
1,394
2.0
420
2.5
30% Circulation .
418 `
126
Total Gross Sq. Footage
i
1,812
-
546
City Manager
3.0
1,812 :
- 2.0
546
Total at 50,000
5
2,358
iEconomle Development
1
P05
12x20
240
1.0 1
240
-
-
Economic Dev. Director
Assistant
0.5
WS4
7x10
100
1 2
200
- 2.0 2
200
Waiting
20
5
100
Conf (access to)
Files —
50
1 _
50
j Storage
80
_ 1 .
80 °;.
;Net Subtotal
2.0
440 =
- 2.0
430
1.5
30% Circulation
132 $
__
129 °
[Total
572 a
-
559
;Economic Development
2.0
572
- 2.0
559
Totalat50,000
f
572 4
1,131
O Peak Users to be Acconmtochted
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Requirements Data Sheet
15,000 Population
25,000
50,000
Area Requirements Add'1
Area Req. Add'1 Area Req. _.
Current
Space
Unit
Unit
No.
Total
No.
Total i No.
Total
Item Description
Staff
Code
Size
Area
Staff Spaces
Area Staff
Spaces
Area ? Staff Spaces
Area
;:City Secretary
Waiting
20
3
60 s
Public Records Review
WS2
7x7
70
1
70 ;
'
City Secretary
I
P05
12x20
240
1 1
240
City Room
500
-
1
506
Mayor's Office
P03
12x12
144
-
Asst. City Secretary
WS6
9x12
144
- 1
1
144
Admin. Assistant
WS5
9x9
108
1
108
Files
100
1
1001
_ 1
100
Fireproof File Storage
120
1
120
Work/Copy(shared)
120
1
120 s
-
-
Storage
60
1
60
:Net Subtotal
1.0
770 1.0
644 1.0
208
1
,30% Circulation_
231 ;
193 `
62
Total Gross Sq. Footage
1,001 €
837 ;
270
City Secretary ;
1
1,001 1.0
837 " 1�.0
270
Total at 50,000
1,838: 3
2,109
Recreation Administration
20
5
100 _
Waiting
Director
PO4
12x15
180.
_
1 _
1
180 =
Coordinator
WS3
7x8
77
1
1
77
Storage
60
1
60
Files
60
1
60
Net Subtotal
- 2.0
477
-
30% Circulation
143
,Total
620
Recreation Administration
2.0
520
Total at 50,000
2
620
O Peak Users to be Accommodited,.
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Requirements Data Sheet
15,000 Population
25,000
50,000
Area Requirements Add'1 Area Req. Add'I Area Req.
i
Current
Space
Unit
Unit
No.
Total
No.
Total No.
Total
jtem Description
Staff
Code
Size
Area
Staff Spaces
Area ` Staff
Spaces
Area Staff Spaces
Area
Personnel
Waituig/Application
20
-
5
100 #
-
AdminAssist
WS5
9x9
108
1.0 1
108
Personnel Coordinator
0.5
P02
l Oxl2
120
- 1
1
120
Files
100
1
100 1 .
100
Director/Manager
P05
12x20
240
1 1
240
Analyst
0.5
P02
10x12
120
1
1
120
Storage
80
1
80
ID Photo/Security
60
1
60
Net Subtotal
1
1.0
240 ':. 2.0
580 1.0
208 1
X30% Circulation
72 =
174
62
Total .,
312 F
754
270 j
i
Personnel
1
312 2.0
S
754 10
#
270!
T6talat50,000
4
1,336 E
?Information Services(IS)
PO4
10x14
140
1 1.
140
-
-
Network Administrator
Work Room
200
-
1
200E
-
Techs
WS4
8x8
88
Server Room
100
1
100 i
-
Storage
80
1
80
Net Subtotal
1.0
240
280
-
30% Circulation
72 1
84
Notal
312 F
36
- t
'Information Serviees0s)
1
312
364
-
;Total at 50,000
i
_
676 1
E
676
r
,O Peak Users to be Accommodated,.
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Requirements Data Sheet
Item Description
Current
Staff
Space
Code
Unit
Size
Unit
Area
15,000 Population 25,000
Area Requirements Add'I Area Req.
No. Total 4 No. Total r
s
Staff Spaces Area = Staff Spaces Area ?
50,000
Add'I Area Req.
No. Total
Staff Spaces Area
Finance
Waiting
20
3
60
Acct. Clerk
0.5
WS4
7x10
100
1 1
100
-
1.0 1
100
Conf(8)/Audit
11x18
198
1
198
Director of Finance
1
P05
12x20
240
1 1
240 i
-
-
Accountant
0.5
P03
12x12
144
1 1
144
-
1 1
144
Budget
P03
12x12
144
- ;
1 1
144 i
1 1
144
PurchasingAgent/Files
P03
12x12
144
1 1
144
-
-
Cash Count/Safe
80
1
80
Storage
80
1
80
Fifes_
80
1
80
,Net Subtotal
2
4
1,046 ?
1
144 i 3.0
468
,30% Circulation
314 ?
43 <
140
� Total
1,360
187
y
608
Finance
4
1,360
1.0
1,87
3,0
608
.Total at 50,000
1,547
'8
2,155
OPeak Users to be Accommodated..
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Requirements Data Sheet
15,000 Population
25,000
50,000
Area Requirements Add'l Area Req.
Add'l Area Req.
s
Current
Space
Unit
Unit
No.
Total
No.
Total
No.
g
Total i
Item Description
Staff
Code
Size
Area
Staff
Spaces
Area ;Staff Spaces
Area i Staff Spaces
Area
;Development Services
336
26
5
100
_
Waiting
Conference (12)
14x24
336
1
336
Admin. Asst./Clerk
l
WS6
9x12
144
1
1
144
Files (300 new bldg)
200
1
200
1
200
Copy/Plotter
80
1
80
-
DnectorofDev. Services
0.5
P05
12x20
240
1
1
240
-
-
Planners
2
PO4
12x15
180
2
2
360
Sr. Planners
PO4
12x] 5
180
1
1
180
Building Official
0.5
P05
12x20
240
1
1
240
-
-
Tech
WS4
7x10
100
1
1
100 1
1
100
-
Conce/Coats
25
1
_
25
- 1
S
-
Supplies/Storage
60
1
60
;Net Subtotal
4
7.0
2,065' 1.0
100
200
30% Circulation
620 ;
30
60 F
Total Gross Sq. Footage
2,685 °
130 '
260
{Development Services
7
2,685 1.0
130
260
Total at 50,000
8.0
2,815 `
8
3,075
''Mealth/Code Department
_
Admin. Asst
WS6
9x12
144
- 1
1
144 •
-
Code Enforcement
WS4
7x10
100
1
1
100 1
1
100
1 1
100
Sanitarian/inspector
PO4
12x15
180
- 1.0
7
180
1 1
180
Lab/Storage _
100
1
100
Files
30
1
30
-
-
;Net Subtotal
1.0
13�
52�
280
130% Circulation
39 ;
157 ;
84
'Total Gross Sq. Footage
169 ?
681 #
364
Healtb/Code Department
1
169 3.0
681
2.0
364
Total at 50,000
f
6
1,214
O Peak Users to be Accommodated
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Building and Staff SuppoIrt
Requirements Data Sheet 15,000 Population 25,000 50,000
Area Requirements Add'1 Area Req. Add'] Area Req.
Current Space Unit Unit No. Total No. Total No. Total
4temDescription Staff Code Size Area Staff Spaces Area Staff Spaces Area i Staff Spaces Area
Building Support
Break
20
20 400 - 10 200
Kitchen/Vending
80
1 80 i - -
Storage
60
1 60
Toilets (2Stalls)
162
2 324 a - 2 324
CentralCopy/Mail
100 _
- - 1 100
Mechanical
200
1 200
Central Electrical
80
1 80 - -
Sprinkler
60
1 60
General Storage
150
1 150 ; 1 150
Building Conhol/Engincer
60
1 60 - -
Central Janitor
80
1 80
Net Subtotal
1,494 - - 774 1
j30% Circulation
448 232 F
Total
1,942 1,006
`Building Support
6 1,942 0 0 0 1,006 "
Total at Milestones
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Requirements Data Sheet
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Item Description
Current
Staff
Space
Code
Unit Unit
Size Area
15,000 Population
Area Requirements
No. Total
Staff Spaces Area
25,000 50,000
Add'I Area Req. Add'1 Area Req.
No. Total No. Total
> Staff Spaces Area ''"s Staff Spaces Area F
;Future Court Addition Lobby
r
Vestibule
80
1..
80 t
Lobby w/ waiting (3 0)
30
- _
- 30
900
Toilets (3 stalls)
198
..
-
- 2
396
Drinking Fountain
10
1
10
NetSubtotal
-
s
1,386
30% Circulation _...
__
_
#
416
;Total Gross Sq. Footage
-
1,802.
Futu a Court Addition Lobby
-
-
1,802
Total at 50,000
-
_..
1,802
Future Courtroom
Conference (4)
- 120
-
2
240 t
Sound/SecuuityVeshbule
100
-
1
100
Sign In desk
WS1
3x6 36
1
36
Seating (60 Seating)
_ 15
_ 60
900 ;r
Court Well
1000
1
1,000
A/V /storage �- - -
-
- 45
- _ _
1
45
Divider Storage
25
-
1
25
Conf(8)/Juuy(6)
11x16 176
-
- 1
176
Judge Office
P05
12x20 240
-
1
240
Storage
80
-
1
80 1
Toilet (Single)
72
-
- 2
144
i `Net Subtotal _ -
--
- -
s
-
2,986 1
30% Circulation
896
Total Gross Sq. Footage
-
-
3,882 i
Future Courtroom
-
-
3,882'
;Total at50,000
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3,882 i
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
This Professional Services Agreement ("this Agreement") is made and entered into as of the
day of , 2014, by , called
"CONSULTANT" and the City of Anna, a Texas home rule municipality, hereinafter called "OWNER,"
each acting herein, by and through their duly authorized representatives.
WITNESSETH, that in consideration of the covenants and agreements herein contained, the
parties hereto do mutually agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
EMPLOYMENT OF CONSULTANT
OWNER hereby contracts with CONSULTANT, who shall at all times act only in the capacity of
an independent contractor, and CONSULTANT hereby agrees to perform the services described herein
in connection with the Project as stated in this Agreement, with diligence and in accordance with the
professional standards customarily applicable to such services in the State of Texas. The professional
services set out herein are in connection with the following described Project:
Project: Pre -design Services for a new City Hall
The Project is generally described as pre -design architectural services in connection with the
exploration of development options for construction of a new city hall for the City of Anna, Texas, and
shall include all services to be performed by CONSULTANT as set forth in this Agreement.
ARTICLE 2
SCOPE OF SERVICES
For the fixed price set forth in Article 5 of this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall perform
architectural and consulting services in connection with the Project and in accordance with the
"Program" attached to this Agreement as Exhibit A, and as revised by mutual written consent of
CONSULTANT and OWNER from time to time in accordance with this Agreement. Said architectural
services include the following. Said Program is incorporated herein as if set forth in full.
(Scope of Services to be inserted here as negotiated between OWNER and CONSULTANT)
ARTICLE 3
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Additional services to be performed by CONSULTANT not described in Article 2 of this
Agreement ("Additional Services") must be authorized by OWNER. Such additional services are not
included in the fixed price set forth in Article 5 of this Agreement and may only be performed under a
separate written agreement or under one or more individual task orders in accordance with the hourly
fees set forth in Article 5, C. of this Agreement. If such services are performed under task order(s), the
terms of this Agreement shall apply to such services.
ARTICLE 4
SCHEDULE AND PERIOD OF SERVICE
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A. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first written above and shall remain in
force for the period which may reasonably be required for the completion of the Project,
including completion of any Additional Services, if any, and any required extensions approved
by OWNER.
B. CONSULTANT agrees to perform the various services set forth in this Agreement according to
the Schedule of Services set forth in Exhibit B attached to this Agreement. The time periods set
forth in said Schedule of Services shall not be exceeded by CONSULTANT, except to the extent
that OWNER causes the delay or suspends the Project. Time is of the essence in this
Agreement, and to the extent that CONSULTANT anticipates any delay in the provision of any
of the services under this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall as soon as practicable notify
OWNER of same in writing and an amendment to the schedule referenced above may be made
by mutual consent.
ARTICLE 5
COMPENSATION
A. COMPENSATION TERMS: For and in consideration of the professional services to be
performed by CONSULTANT under this Agreement OWNER agrees to pay the fixed total sum
of , plus reasonable out-of-pocket expenses actually paid to be reimbursed at
actual cost, including copying and printing costs, postage and delivery services, and
presentation materials if requested by OWNER. CONSULTANT shall promptly notify OWNER in
writing if such out-of-pocket expenses exceed $500.
B. BILLING AND PAYMENT: Partial payments to CONSULTANT will be made within 30 days of
receipt of detailed monthly invoices rendered to and approved by OWNER through the City of
Anna City Manager or his designee; however, under no circumstances shall any monthly
statement for services exceed the unpaid value of the work performed at the time a statement is
rendered. The value of work performed will be calculated by a percentage complete of the total
fixed sum set in Article 5(A). CONSULTANT bears total and sole responsibility for making any
necessary and appropriate payments to additional consultants or subcontractors from the
amount(s) paid by OWNER to CONSULTANT directly.
Nothing contained in this Article shall require OWNER to pay for any work which is
unsatisfactory, as reasonably determined by the City Manager or his designee, or for any work
which is not submitted in compliance with the terms of this Agreement. OWNER shall not be
required to make any payments to CONSULTANT when CONSULTANT is in default under this
Agreement.
It is specifically understood and agreed that CONSULTANT shall not be authorized to undertake
any work pursuant to this Agreement which would require additional payment by OWNER for
any charge, expense, or reimbursement above any fixed or maximum not -to -exceed fee as
stated in this Agreement or any specified task order, without first having obtained written
authorization from OWNER. CONSULTANT shall not proceed to perform any services without
obtaining prior written authorization from the City Manager or his designee and shall be diligent
in seeking such authorization when necessary to perform services under this Agreement. With
respect to the services to be performed under Article 2 of this Agreement, the prior written
authorization referenced above may be in the form of a notice to proceed with such services
delivered by post, hand delivery, facsimile or electronic mail.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
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C. ADDITIONAL SERVICES: For additional services authorized in writing by OWNER as set forth
in Article 3, CONSULTANT shall be paid based on an hourly basis at a rate to be determined in
advance and agreed to in writing by OWNER and CONSULTANT.
Payments for additional services shall be due and payable within 30 days of invoicing by
CONSULTANT, and shall be in accordance with paragraph B of this article. Statements shall
not be submitted more frequently than monthly.
D. DELAYED PAYMENT: If OWNER fails to make payments due CONSULTANT for services and
expenses within 60 days after receipt of CONSULTANT's undisputed statement thereof, the
amounts due CONSULTANT will be increased by the rate of one percent (11%) per month from
the said 60th day, and, in addition, CONSULTANT may, after giving seven days' written notice to
OWNER, suspend services under this Agreement until CONSULTANT has been paid in full all
amounts due for services, expenses, and charges, provided, however, nothing herein shall
require OWNER to pay the late charge of one percent (1 %) set forth herein if OWNER
reasonably determines that the work is unsatisfactory, in accordance with this Article 5.
ARTICLE 6
OBSERVATION AND REVIEW OF THE WORK
CONSULTANT will exercise reasonable care and due diligence in discovering and promptly
reporting to OWNER any defects or deficiencies in the work of CONSULTANT or any subcontractors or
subconsultants.
ARTICLE 7
OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
All documents prepared or furnished by CONSULTANT (and CONSULTANT's subcontractors
or subconsultants) pursuant to this Agreement shall become the property of OWNER upon the
termination of this Agreement. CONSULTANT is entitled to retain copies of all such documents. The
documents prepared and furnished by CONSULTANT are intended only to be applicable to this Project
and Program, and OWNER's use of these documents in other projects shall be at OWNER's sole risk
and expense, with no right of indemnification against CONSULTANT, notwithstanding any other
provision of this Agreement. In the event OWNER uses any of the information or materials developed
pursuant to this Agreement in another project or for other purposes than specified herein and by
CONSULTANT at the time such information and materials are delivered, CONSULTANT is released
from any and all liability relating to such use in that project.
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ARTICLE 8
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
CONSULTANT shall provide services to OWNER as independent contractors, not as
employees of OWNER. CONSULTANT shall not have or claim any right arising from employee status.
OWNER shall not control the means, methods, sequences, procedures, or techniques utilized by
CONSULTANT to perform work or services under this Agreement or any associated task order.
ARTICLE 9
AUDITS AND INSPECTION
CONSULTANT will submit copies of documentation supporting all reimbursable expenses for
OWNER's review.
ARTICLE 10
INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
CONSULTANT shall indemnify and hold harmless OWNER and its officers, agents, and
employees from and against any and all damages and expenses, including, but not limited to court
costs and reasonable attorney fees and related expenses incurred by OWNER, arising from an act of
negligence, intentional tort, intellectual property infringement, or failure to pay any subcontractor, or any
supplier committed by CONSULTANT, CONSULTANT'S agent(s), another consultant under contract,
or another entity over which CONSULTANT exercises control.
Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create a liability to any person who is not a
party to this Agreement, and nothing herein shall waive any of the parties' defenses, both at law or
equity, to any claim, cause of action, or litigation filed by anyone not a party to this Agreement,
including the defense of governmental immunity, which defenses are hereby expressly reserved.
ARTICLE 11
INSURANCE
During the performance of the services under this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall maintain the
following insurance with an insurance company licensed to do business in the State of Texas by the
State Insurance Commission or any successor agency that has a rating with Best Rate Carriers of at
least an A- or above:
A. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance with bodily injury limits of not less than $1,000,000
for each occurrence and not less than $1,000,000 in the aggregate, and with property damage
limits of not less than $100,000 for each occurrence and not less than $100,000 in the
aggregate.
B. Automobile Liability Insurance with bodily injury limits of not less than $1,000,000 for each
person and not less than $1,000,000 for each accident, and with property damage limits of not
less than $1,000,000 for each accident.
C. Worker's Compensation Insurance in accordance with statutory requirements, and Employers'
Liability Insurance with limits of not less than $500,000 for each accident.
D. Professional Liability Insurance with limits of not less than $1,000,000 annual aggregate.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
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CONSULTANT shall furnish insurance certificates or insurance policies at OWNER's request to
evidence such coverages. Except for workers compensation and professional liability, the insurance
policies shall name OWNER as an additional insured, and shall contain a provision that such insurance
shall not be canceled or reduced with respect to coverages or endorsements without 30 days' prior
written notice to OWNER and CONSULTANT. In such event, CONSULTANT shall, prior to the effective
date of the change or cancellation, serve substitute policies furnishing the same coverage.
ARTICLE 13
RESPONSIBILITY FOR CLAIMS AND LIABILITIES
Approval by OWNER of the Project shall not constitute, nor be deemed a release of the
responsibility and liability of CONSULTANT, its employees, associates, agents, subcontractors, and
subconsultants for the accuracy and competency of their designs or other work; nor shall such approval
be deemed to be an assumption of such responsibility by OWNER for any defect in the design or other
work prepared by CONSULTANT, its employees, subcontractors, agents, and consultants.
ARTICLE 14
NOTICES
All notices, communications, and reports required or permitted under this Agreement shall be
personally delivered or mailed to the respective parties by depositing same in the United States mail to
the address shown below, certified mail, return receipt requested, unless otherwise specified herein.
Mailed notices shall be deemed communicated as of three days after mailing:
To CONSULTANT: To OWNER:
(Insert Name & Address) City of Anna
c/o City Manager
P.O. Box 776
Anna, Texas 75409
All notices shall be deemed effective upon receipt by the party to whom such notice is given, or
within three days after mailing, whichever occurs first.
ARTICLE 16
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the complete and final expression of the agreement of the parties,
and is intended as a complete and exclusive statement of the terms of their agreements, and
supersedes all prior or contemporaneous offers, promises, representations, negotiations, discussions,
communications, and agreements which may have been made in connection with the subject matter
hereof.
ARTICLE 16
SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Agreement is found or deemed by a court of competent jurisdiction to be
invalid or unenforceable, it shall be considered severable from the remainder of this Agreement and
shall not cause the remainder to be invalid or unenforceable. In such event, the parties shall reform this
Agreement to replace such stricken provision with a valid and enforceable provision which comes as
close as possible to expressing the intention of the stricken provision.
ARTICLE 17
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COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
CONSULTANT shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and
ordinances applicable to the work covered hereunder as they may now read or hereinafter be
amended.
ARTICLE 18
DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED
In performing the services required hereunder, CONSULTANT shall not discriminate against
any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, or physical
handicap.
ARTICLE 19
PERSONNEL
A. CONSULTANT represents that it has or will secure, at its own expense, all personnel required
to perform all the services required under this Agreement. Such personnel shall not be
employees or officers of, or have any contractual relations with OWNER. CONSULTANT shall
inform OWNER of any conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest that may arise during the
term of this Agreement.
B. All services required hereunder will be performed by CONSULTANT or under its supervision. All
personnel engaged in work shall be qualified, and shall be authorized and permitted under state
and local laws to perform such services.
ARTICLE 20
ASSIGNABILITY
CONSULTANT shall not assign any interest in this Agreement, and shall not transfer any
interest in this Agreement (whether by assignment, novation, or otherwise) without the prior written
consent of OWNER.
ARTICLE 21
MODIFICATION
No waiver or modification of this Agreement or of any covenant, condition, or limitation herein
contained shall be valid unless in writing and duly executed by the party to be charged therewith, and
no evidence of any waiver or modification shall be offered or received in evidence in any proceeding
arising between the parties hereto out of or affecting this Agreement, or the rights or obligations of the
parties hereunder, and unless such waiver or modification is in writing and duly executed; and the
parties further agree that the provisions of this section will not be waived unless as set forth herein.
ARTICLE 22
MISCELLANEOUS
A. The following exhibits are attached to and made a part of this Agreement:
Exhibit A — Program
Exhibit B — Schedule for Services
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B. CONSULTANT agrees that OWNER shall, until the expiration of four years after the final
payment under this Agreement, have access to and the right to examine any directly pertinent
books, documents, papers, and records of CONSULTANT involving transactions relating to this
Agreement. CONSULTANT agrees that OWNER shall have access during normal working
hours to all necessary CONSULTANT facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate
working space in order to conduct audits in compliance with this section. OWNER shall give
CONSULTANT reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
C. Venue and jurisdiction of any suit or cause of action arising from or relating in any manner to
this Agreement shall lie exclusively in Collin County, Texas. This Agreement shall be construed
in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas.
D. CONSULTANT shall commence, carry on, and complete any and all projects with all applicable
dispatch, in a sound, economical, and efficient manner and in accordance with the provisions
hereof. In accomplishing the projects, CONSULTANT shall take such steps as are appropriate
to ensure that the work involved is properly coordinated with related work being carried on by
OWNER.
E. OWNER shall assist CONSULTANT by placing at CONSULTANT's disposal all available
information pertinent to the Project, including previous reports, any other data relative to the
Project, and arranging for the access thereto, and make all provisions for CONSULTANT to
enter in or upon public and private property as required for CONSULTANT to perform services
under this Agreement.
F. CONSULTANT shall at all times maintain OWNER'S confidential or proprietary information in
confidence and shall disclose same to third parties only as specifically instructed by OWNER.
Any disclosure of privileged or confidential information by OWNER to CONSULTANT is in
furtherance of OWNER's purposes and is not intended to and does not waive any privileges that
may exist with regard to such information.
G. The captions of this Agreement are for informational purposes only, and shall not in any way
affect the substantive terms or conditions of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS HEREOF, OWNER has caused this Agreement to be executed by its duly
authorized representative, and CONSULTANT has executed this Agreement through its duly authorized
undersigned officer to be effective as set forth earlier in this Agreement.
CITY OF ANNA
By: Philip Sanders, City Manager
(CONSULTANT)
By: (Insert Name and Title)
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
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