HomeMy WebLinkAbout4083 Resolution - RH2 PSA - PWRF Phase 2 - Winter Storage RESOLUTION NO. 4083
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT(PSA)BY THE CITY MANAGER
WITH RH2 ENGINEERING FOR THE PROCESS WATER REUSE FACILITY
(PWRF) PRETREATMENT IMPROVEMENTS — PHASE 2: WINTER
STORAGE PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the Gity desires to have certain services and/or tasks performed as set forth
below requiring specialized skills, training, equipment, and other supportive capabilities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco has published an announcement of its Request for
Qualifications (RFQ) related to PWRF Pretreatment Improvements project in 2019 for
Architectural and Engineering services as required by RCW 39.80.030; and
WHEREAS, after a staff panel for the City of Pasco reviewed and scored responses from
three(3)firms and subsequently interviewed all firms,it determined the most highly qualified firm
to be RH2 Engineering pursuant to RCW 39.80.040; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco, pursuant to RCW 39.80.050(1), has negotiated a fair and
reasonable Professional Services Agreement with RH2 Engineering based on the estimated value
of the services including their scope, complexity, and professional nature; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco hereby finds that RH2 Engineering is the most highly
qualified firm to perform the necessary Architectural and Engineering services related to the
PWRF Pretreatment Improvements—Phase Z: Winter Storage Project, and the negotiated contract
is both fair and reasonable, for an amount not to exceed $422,542.00.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PASCO,WASHINGTON:
That the City Manager for the City of Pasco is hereby authorized to execute the
Professional Services Agreement with RH2 Engineering, a copy of which is attached hereto, and
incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit A, and to make minor substantive changes as
necessary to execute the Agreement; and
Be lt Further Resolved that this Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon adoption.
Resolution—PSA with RH2 Engineering- ]
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, this 2nd day of August,
2021.
Saul Martinez
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Debra Barham, C C Ke � rguson Law, PLLC
City Clerk ' y Attorney
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Exhibit A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
19055-Process Water Reuse Facility Pretreatment Improvements Phase 2:
Winter 5torage
Agreement No. Z1-039
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into between the City of Pasco, a Washington
Municipal Corporation, hereinafter referred to as "City", and RH2 Engineering, Inc., hereinafter
referred to as "Consultant," on the day of , 2021.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City desires to have certain services and/or tasks performed as set forth
below requiring specialized skills, training, equipment, and other supportive capabilities; and
WHEREAS, the Consultant represents that it is qualified and possesses sufficient skills,
experience, equipment,and necessary capabilities, including: technical and professional expertise,
when required,to perform the services and/or tasks as set forth in this Agreement upon which the
City is relying.
WHEREAS,the City has,consistent with RCW 39.80,published an announcement related
to its need far Architectural and Engineering services, evaluated Consultant's current performance
data, and has determined that Consultant is the most highly qualified firm to perform the
Architectural and Engineering services related to the Process Water Reuse Facility (PWRF)
Improvements project; and
WHEREAS, the City's Public Works Director finds that the Agreement with Consultant
is both fair and reasonable in light of the duties to be performed, the Consultant's performance
data, and the nature and complexity of the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, and performances
contained herein, the parties agree as follows:
1. Sco�e of Services. The Consultant shall perform such services and accomplish such tasks,
including the furnishing of all labor, materials, facilities and equipment necessary for full
performance thereof, as identified and designated as Consultant's Responsibilities
throughout this Agreement, and as more particularly described in Scope of Work detailed
in E�ibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein (the"ProjecY').
2. Term. This Project shall begin on the execution date listed above and promptly be
completed by 12/31/2024.
3. Com�ensation and Pavment.
3.1 Payment for services provided hereunder shall be made following the performance
of such services. Such payrnent shall be full compensation for work performed or
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services rendered, and for all labor, materials, supplies, equipment, and incidentals
necessary to complete the Project.
3.2 No payment shall be made for any services rendered by the Consultant except for
services identified and set forth in this Agreement except as may be authorized by
a written supplemental agreement approved by the City.
3.3 The City shall pay the Consultant for work performed under this Agreement upon
timely submitted invoices detailing work performed and expenses for which
reimbursement is sought. The City shall approve all invoices before payment is
issued. Payment shall occur within thirty (30) days of receipt and approval of an
invoice.
3.4 The City shall pay the Consultant for all work perfortned and expenses incurred
under this Agreement, as follows.
� Hourly (Multiple Rate): Such rates as identified on Exhibit B, plus actual
expenses incurred as provided under this Agreement, but not to exceed a
total of$422,542.00 without the prior written authorization by the City.
4. Reports and Inspections.
4.1 The Consultant at such times and in such forms as the City may require, shall
furnish to the City such statements, records, studies, surveys, reports, data, and
information as the City may request pertaining to matters covered by this
Agreement.
4.2 The Consultant shall, at any time during normal business hours and as often as the
City or the Washington State Auditor may reasonably deem necessary, make
available for examination all of its records and data with respect to all matters
covered, directly or indirectly, by this Agreement and shall permit the City, or its
designated authorized representative to audit and inspect other data relating to all
matters covered by this Agreement. The City shall receive a copy of all audit
reports made by the agency or firm as to the Consultant's activities. The City may,
at its discretion, conduct an audit at its expense, using its own or outside auditors,
of the Consultant's activities which relate, directly or indirectly,to this Agreement.
Consultant shall be provided a copy of such reports.
4.3 The Consultant, during the term of this Agreement, shall obtain all permits and
registration documents necessary for the performance of its work and for the
execution of services at its own expense, and shall maintain its validity. Upon
request,the Consultant shall deliver to the City copies of these licenses,registration
documents, and permits or proof of their issuance or renewal.
4.4 Consultant shall maintain books, records and documents, which sufficiently and
properly reflect all direct and indirect costs related to the performance of this
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Agreement, and shall maintain such accounting procedures and practices as may be
necessary to assure proper accounting of all fixnds paid pursuant to this Agreement.
These records shall be subject, at all reasonable times, to inspection, review, or
audit as provided above.
4.5 The Consultant shall retain all books,records,documents or other material relevant
to this Agreement for three(3)years after its expiration. Consultant agrees that the
City, or its designee, shall have full access and right to examine any of said
materials at all reasonable times during this period.
5. Ownershi and Use of Documents.
5.1 All research,tests, surveys,preliminary data, information,drawings and documents
made, collected, or prepared by the Consultant for performing the services subject
to this Agreement, as well as any final product, collectively referred to as "work
product,"shall be deemed as the exclusive property of the City,including copyright
as secured thereon. Consultant may not use them except in connection with the
performance of the services under this Agreement or with the priar written consent
of the City. Any prior copyrighted materials owned by the Consultant and utilized
in the performance of the services under this Agreement, or embedded in with the
materials, products and services provided thereunder, shall remain the property of
the Consultant subject to a license granted to the City for their continued use of the
products and services provided under this Agreement. Any work product used by
the Consultant in the performance of these services which it deems as
"confidential,""proprietary," or a"trade secret" shall be conspicuously designated
as such.
5.2 In the event of Consultant's default, or in the event that this Agreement is
terminated prior to its completion, the work product of the Consultant, along with
a summary of the services performed to date of default or termination,shall become
the property of the City, and tender of the work product and summary shall be a
prerequisite to final payment under this Agreement. The summary of services
provided shall be prepared at no additional cost, if the Agreement is terminated
through default by the Consultant. If the Agreement is terminated through
convenience by the City, the City agrees to pay Consultant for the preparation of
the summary of services provided.
6. Public Records.
6.1 Consultant acknowledges that the City is an agency subject to Chapter 42.56 RCW
"Public Records Act." All preliminary drafts or notes prepared or gathered by the
Consultant, and recommendations of the Consultant are exempt prior to the
acceptance by the City or public citation by the City in connection with City action.
6.2 If the Consultant becomes a custodian of public records of the City and request for
such records is received by the City, the Consultant shall respond to the request by
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the City for such records within five (5) business days by either providing the
records, or by identifying in writing the additional time necessary to provide the
records with a description of the reasons why additional time is needed. Such
additional time shall not exceed twenty (20) business days unless extraordinary
good cause is shown.
6.3 In the event the City receives a public records request for protected work product
of the Consultant within its possession, the City shall, prior to the release of any
protected work product or as a result of a public records request or subpoena,
provide Consultant at least ten(10)business days prior written notice of the pending
release and to reasonably cooperate with any legal action which may be initiated
by the Consultant to enjoin or otherwise prevent such release.
7. Inde�endent Contractor Relationship.
7.1 The parties intend that an independent contractor relationship is created by this
Agreement. The City is interested primarily in the results to be achieved; subject
to the scope of services and the specific requirements of this Agreement, the
implementation of services will lie solely with the discretion of the Consultant. No
agent, employee, officer or representative of the Consultant shall be deemed to be
an employee, agent, officer, or representative of the City for any purpose, and the
employees of the Consultant are not entitled to any of the benefits or privileges the
City provides for its employees. The Consultant will be solely and entirely
responsible for its acts and for the acts of its agents, employees, officers,
subcontractors or representatives during the performance of this Agreement.
7.2 In the performance of the services provided in this Agreement, Consultant is an
independent contractor with full authority to control and direct the performance of
the details of the work, however, the results of the work contemplated herein must
meet the approval of the City and shall be subject to the City's general rights of
inspection and review to secure the satisfactory completion thereof.
7.3 The Consultant shall comply with all State and Federal laws including, but not
limited to:
7.3.1 T'he definition requirements of RCW 50.04.140 (Employment Security).
7.3.2 RCW 51.08.195 (Industrial Insurance).
7.3.3 Obtain a City of Pasco business license.
7.4 The City may,at its sole discretion,require the Consultant to remove any employee,
agent or servant from employment on this Project who,in the City's sole discretion,
may be detrimental to the City's interest.
8. Indemnificatian.
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8.1 The Consultant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its officers,
officials, employees, and volunteers hannless from any and all claims, injuries,
damages, losses or suits including attorney fees, arising out of or resulting from the
acts, errors or omissions of the Consultant in performance of this Agreement,
except for injuries and damages caused by the sole negligence of the City.
8.2 However, should a court of competent jurisdiction determine that this Agreement
is subject to RCW 4.24.115, then, in the event of liability for damages arising out
of bodily injury to persons or damages to property caused by or resulting from the
concurrent negligence of the Consultant, and the City, its officers, officials,
employees, and volunteers, the Consultant's liability, including the duty and cost
to defend,hereunder shall be only to the extent of the Consultant's negligence. It is
further specifically and expressly understood that the indemnification provided
herein constitutes the Consultant's waiver of immunity under Industrial Insurance,
Title 51 RCW, solely for purposes of this indemnification. This waiver has been
mutually negotiated by the parties. The provisions of this section shall survive the
expiration or termination of this Agreement.
8.3 No liability shall attach to the City by reason of entering into this Agreement except
as expressly provided herein.
8.4 This indemnification shall include damages, penalties and attorney fees sustained
as a result of Consultant's delayed or failed performance of Section 6 above.
9. Insurance. The Consultant shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement,
insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which may arise
from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Consultant, its
agents, representatives, employees, or subcontractors. The Consultant's maintenance of
insurance as required by the Agreement shall not be construed to limit the liability of the
Consultant to the coverage provided by such insurance, or otherwise limit the City's
recourse to any remedy available at law or in equity.
9.1 Minimum Scope of Insurance. Consultant shall obtain insurance of the types and
coverage described below:
9.1.1 Automobile Liability insurance covering all owned, non-owned, hired and
leased vehicles. Coverage shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services
Office (ISO) form CA 00 O1.
9.1.2 Commercial General Liability insurance shall be at least as broad as ISO
occurrence form CG 00 O1 and shall cover liability arising from premises,
operations, stop-gap independent contractors and personal injury and
advertising injury. The City shall be named as an additional insured under
the Consultant's Commercial General Liability insurance policy with
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respect to the work performed for the City using an additional insured
endorsement at least as broad as ISO endorsement form CG 20 26.
9.1.3 Workers' Compensation coverage as required by the Industrial Insurance
laws of the State of Washington.
9.1.4 Professional Liability insurance appropriate to the Consultant's profession.
9.2 Minimum Amounts of Insurance. Consultant shall maintain the following
insurance limits:
9.2.1 Automobile Liability insurance with a minimum combined single limit for
bodily injury and property damage of$1,000,000 per accident.
9.2.2 Commercial General Liability insurance shall be written with limits no less
than:
� $2,000,000 each occurrence; and
� $2,000,000 general aggregate;
9.2.3 Professional Liability insurance shall be written with limits no less than:
� $2,000,00�per claim; and
� $2,000,000 policy aggregate limit;
9.3 Other Insurance Provision. The Consultant's Automobile Liability, Professional
Liability, and Commercial General Liability insurance policies are to contain,or be
endorsed to contain that they shall be primary insurance as respect the City. Any
insurance, self-insurance, or self-insured pool coverage maintained by the City
shall be excess of the Consultant's insurance and shall not contribute with it.
9.3.1 The Consultant's insurance shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not
be cancelled by either party,except after thirty(30)days prior written notice
by certified mail,return receipt requested, has been given to the City.
9.4 Acceptabilitv of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current
A.M. Best rating of not less than A: VII.
9.5 Verification of Covera�e. Consultant shall furnish the City with original
certificates and a copy of the amendatory endorsements, including, but not
necessarily limited to,the additional insured endorsement,evidencing the insurance
requirements of the Agreement before commencement of the work.
9.6 Notice of Cancellation. The Consultant shall provide the City with written notice
of any policy cancellation within two (2) business days of their receipt of such
notice.
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9.7 Cit Full Availabili of Consultant Limits. If the Consultant maintains higher
insurance limits than the minimums shown above, the City sha11 be insured for the
full available limits of Commercial General and Excess or Umbrella liability
maintained by the Consultant,irrespective of whether such limits maintained by the
Consultant are greater than those required by this Agreement or whether any
certificate of insurance furnished to the City evidences limits of liability lower than
those maintained by the Consultant.
9.8 Failure to Maintain Insurance. Failure on the part of the Consultant to maintain the
insurance as required shall constitute a material breach of contract,upon which the
City may, after giving five(5)business days notice to the Consultant to correct the
breach, immediately terminate the Agreement or, at its discretion,procure or renew
such insurance and pay any and all premiums in connection therewith, with any
sums so expended to be repaid to the City on demand, or at the sole discretion of
the City, offset against funds due the Consultant from the City.
10. Nondiscrimination. In the performance of this Agreement, the Consultant will not
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the grounds of race,
creed, color,national origin, sex,marital status, age or the presence of any sensory,mental
or physical handicap; provided that the prohibition against discrimination in employment
because of handicap shall not apply if the particular disability prevents the proper
performance of the particular worker involved. The Consultant shall ensure that applicants
are employed, and that employees are treated during employrnent in the performance of
this Agreement without discrimination because of their race, creed, color, national origin,
sex, marital status, age or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap.
Consultant shall take such action with respect to this Agreement as may be required to
ensure full compliance with local, State and Federal laws prohibiting discrimination in
employment.
11. Covenant A ainst Contin ent Fees. The Consultant warrants that it has not employed
nor retained any company, firm, or person, other than a bona fide employee working
exclusively for the Consultant,to solicit or secure this Agreement; and that it has not paid
or agreed to pay any company, person or firm, other than a bona fide employee working
exclusively for the Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or
other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this
Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, the City shall have the right to
terminate this Agreement.
12. Assi�nment and Subcontractin�.
12.1 The City has awarded this Agreement to the Consultant due to its unique
qualifications to perform these services. The Consultant shall not assign (or
subcontract other than as specifically identified in Exhibit A)its performance under
this Agreement or any portions of this Agreement without the prior written consent
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of the City, which consent must be sought at least thirty(30) days prior to the date
of any proposed assignment.
12.2 Any work or services assigned or subcontracted hereunder shall be subject to each
provision of this Agreement including Section 6, Public Records; Section 10,
Nondiscrimination;proper bidding procedures where applicable;and all local, State
and Federal statutes, ordinances and guidelines.
12.3 Any technical or professional service subcontract not listed in this Agreement,must
have prior written approval by the City.
13. Termination.
13.1 Termination for Convenience. Either party may terminate this Agreement for any
reason upon giving the other pariy no less than ten(10)business days written notice
in advance of the effective date of such termination.
13.2 Termination for Cause. If the Consultant fails to perform in the manner called for
in this Agreement, or if the Consultant fails to comply with any other provisions of
this Agreement and fails to correct such noncompliance within five (5) business
days of written notice thereof, the City may terminate this Agreement for cause.
Termination shall be effected by serving a notice of termination on the Consultant
setting forth the manner in which the Consultant is in default. The Consultant will
only be paid for services and expenses complying with the terms of this Agreement,
incurred prior to termination.
14. General Provisions.
14.1 For the purpose of this Agreement,time is of the essence.
14.2 Notice. Notice provided for in this Agreement shall be sent by:
14.2.1 Personal service upon the Project Administrators; or
14.2.2 Certified mail to the physical address of the parties, or by electronic
transmission to the e-mail addresses designated for the parties below.
14.3 The Project Administrator for the purpose of this Agreement shall be:
14.3.1 For the City: Brittany Whitfield, P.E., or his/her designee
Senior Engineer
525 North 3rd
PO Box 293
Pasco WA 99301
WhitfieldB(ir�pasco-wa.� (e-mail address)
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14.3.2 For the Consultant: Paul Cross,P.E., or his/her designee
Principal
114 Columbia Point Drive, Suite C
Richland, WA 99352
peross(urh2.com (e-mail address)
15. Dispute Resolution.
15.1 This Agreement has been and shall be construed as having been made and entered
into and delivered within the State of Washington and it is agreed by each party
hereto that this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of
Washington.
15.2 In the event of a dispute regarding the enforcement, breach, default, or
interpretation of this Agreement, the Project Administrators, or their designees,
shall first meet in a good faith effort to resolve such dispute. In the event the dispute
cannot be resolved by agreement of the parties, said dispute shall be resolved by
arbitration pursuant to RCW 7.04A,as amended,with both parties waiving the right
of a jury trial upon trial de novo, with venue placed in Pasco, Franklin County,
Washington. The substantially prevailing party shall be entitled to its reasonable
attomey fees and costs as additional award and judgment against the other.
16. Nonwaiver. Waiver by the City of any provision of this Agreement or any time limitation
provided for in this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other similar event or
other provision of this Agreement.
17. Inte�ration. This Agreement between the parties consists in its entirety of this document
and any exhibits,schedules or attachments. Any modification of this Agreement or change
order affecting this Agreement shall be in writing and signed by both parties.
18. Authorization. By signature below, each party warrants that they are authorized and
empowered to execute this Agreement binding the City and the Consultant respectively.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed on the
date first written above.
CITY OF PASCO,WASHINGTON CONSULTANT
Dave Zabell—City Manager Paul Cross, P.E. —Principal
ATTEST:
Debra C. Barham, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Kerr Ferguson Law, PLLC, City Attorney
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EXIIIBIT A
Scope of Work
City of Pasco
Process Water Reuse Facility (PWRF) Improvements
Winter Storage
July 2021
Background
The City of Pasco (City) has previously contracted with RH2 Engineering, Inc., (RH2)to perform value
engineering services in support of the Process Water Reuse Facility (PWRF). Design work as an
outcome of the value engineering study has included Water and Electrical Improvements. The City
has requested that RH2 initiate the next phase of the project to design approximately 160 million
gallons (MG) of winter storage for the PWRF for winter process water.
Tasks to complete the Winter Storage design are outlined in this Scope of Work.
Task 1 — Project Management Services
Objective: Manage RH2's project team and maintain frequent client communications. Maintain
project schedules and prepare monthly invoices and budget status summaries.
Approach:
1.1 Provide direction, coordination, and oversight to the RH2 project team. Organize, manage, and
coordinate technical disciplines as described herein, and implement quality assurance and
quality control (QA/QC) reviews to execute this Scope of Work in close coordination with City
staff.
1.2 Document and retain information generated during the execution of the project.
1.3 Prepare monthly invoices and budget status summaries.
1.4 Create, maintain, and update a project design schedule. Monitor, modify, and update the
project schedule throughout the design phase to determine potential impacts of proposed
changes. Adjust the schedule to reflect the current status of the project and revisions made to
this Scope of Work.
RH2 Deliverables:
• Monthly invoices and budget status summaries in electronic PDF.
• Project schedule updates in electronic PDF.
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City of Pasco
Process Water Reuse Facility Improvements Exhibit A
Winter Storage Scope of Work
Task 2— Subsurface Investigation
Objective: Obtain existing site information from available as-built drawings provided by the City.
Obtain subsurface data relevant to this project. Perform subsurFace and geotechnical investigations
and reporting to support the design of the storage improvements.
Approach:
2.1 Review available construction records and as-built information.
2.2 Coordinate with City staff and a subconsultant to RH2 to perform a geotechnical investigation,
boring, and potholing at the storage sites identified in the Water and Electrical Improvements
phase to assess soils, existing underground utilities, and groundwater conditions. This subtask
assumes up to ten (10)potholing locations;pothales will be approximately 10 feet deep Five(5)
borings at each storage site wil!be approximate/y 50 feet deep (total of ren (10J borings).
2.3 Perform a visual observation of the site to review the interfering utility data obtained from the
City to the degree possible by surFace observation. Collect additional site data relating to the
interfering utilities.
2.4 Provide up to ten (10) hours of RH2 staff time to perForm desktop investigations to assist with
determining permitting requirements for any utility relocations required for the project.
2.5 Prepare a geotechnical report on the storage sites that meets Washington State Department of
Ecology(Ecology) Dam Safety requirements for subsurFace investigations.
Assumptions:
• RH2 will rely upon the accuracy and completeness of information, data, and materials
generated or produced by the City or others in relation to this Scope of Work.
• It is assumed that no subsurface investigations can occur until cultural assessment (included
under Task 4) is complete.
• !t is assumed that the new storage construction will be done within the City property lines or
within a defined easement; therefore, there is no need to research or provide services for
easement acquisitions.
Provided by the City:
• Construction and as-built records, as available, for existing storage, pipelines, and electrical
lines that are onsite.
• Previous geotechnical investigation reports and construction photos in the area.
RH2 Deliverables:
• Geotechnical report summarizing the geotechnical recommendations and pipeline size and
material selection in electronic PDF format.
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City of Pasco
Process Water Reuse Facility Improvements Exhibit A
Winter Storage Scope of Work
Task 3— Supplemental Survey Information
Objective: Coordinate with a local professional land surveyor as a subconsultant to RH2 to provide
the vertical and horizontal control and topographical mapping necessary for design of the additional
winter storage.
Approach:
3.1 Coordinate with the City to obtain the CAD files from the Columbia Force Main and Irrigation
Pump Station project that used the same topography and boundary files.
3.2 Format survey data for use in this project. Create base map for project design using RH2
standards.
3.3 Subcontract with a surveyor to shoot potholed utilities and to perform a topographic survey of
the storage site. Incorporate findings into the plans.
Provided by the City:
• Potholing of existing utilities.
RH2 Deliverables:
• Base map for design documents in electronic PDF.
Task 4— Permitting Assistance
Objective: Assist the City with the preparation of necessary documents and permit submittals to
meet local and state requirements with regard to the State Environmental Policy Act(SEPA), Ecology,
and required City and Franklin County permit processes.
Approach:
4.1 Prepare a draft SEPA Checklist for City staff review. Based on City staff comments, finalize the
SEPA Checklist and provide to City Planning staff for completion of a SEPA Determination and
subsequent publication.
4.2 Attend up to two (2) meetings with the City to discuss permitting tasks and progress. Prepare
meeting agenda and minutes for each meeting and draft applications for City and.County
permits. Up to ten (10J hours of permit preparation for City and County permits is anticipated
under this subtask.
4.3 Prepare cultural and historic resources documentation for compliance with Section 106 of the
National Histaric Preservation Act (NHPA), which is required for the project to receive Public
Works Board monies.Coordinate with a cultural resources consultant as a subconsultant to RH2
to perform applicable evaluations and on-site cultural survey work for the project site. RH2 will
prepare the EZ-1 forms as needed to define the project's Area of Potential Effect (APE) and
coordinate review with the Washington State Public Works Board (PWBJ on its initial
determination, as well as the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic
Preservation (DAHPJ and affected lndian Tribes. A subconsultant wil! prepare an Inadvertent
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City of Pasco
Process Water Reuse Facility Improvements Exhibit A
Winter Storage Scope of Work
Discovery Plan (IDPJ and a Cultural Resources Survey to assess potential project impacts, which
also wil!be provided to DAHP, the Tribes, and other regulatory agencies for consultation under
Section 106 of the NHPA.
4.4 Prepare Ecology permits for Dam Safety and Water Quality as part of the design review process.
Timing for Eco/ogy permits will coincide with submittals provided during the design and
construction phases.
Assumptions:
• The project will receive Public Works Board monies, requiring compliance with a number of
state and federal statutes under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), including
cultural/historic reviews.
• If human remains are found within the project area, al/cultural field investigations will cease
immediate/y, proper authorities will be notified, and field investigations will not resume until
applicable state laws are addressed.
• lnitial determinations by DAHP may be delayed until rhe submittal of 60-percent design plans
can be included.
• No digging can occur after the Public Works Board application is submitted, including site
investigations or geotechnical drilling, until receiving approval from both Section 106 and
SEPA.
• The IDP will follow DOH's standard template for inclusion in the construction documents.
• The City will assist RH2 with supplying information required for the SEPA Checklist to the
extent that information is accessible to the City.
• The City will submit all final permit applications directly.
• The City will pay all permit and review fees direcrly.
• No federa/permitting, federal biological assessments or evaluations, or U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers permitting or coordination wil!be invo/ved.
• Archaeological monitoring, more detailed scientific assessment, or other requirements
imposed as part of the permit approval process will require an additional authorization and a
modification ro rhis Scope of Work.
• Permitting-related work will be conducted on a time and expense basis with the goal that the
required permitting can be accomplished within the proposed permitting budget included in
the artached Fee Estimare.
• RH2 cannot warrant or guarantee any agency's approval or response time.
• Meerings are assumed to take place at the City's public works and engineering offices but may
take place virtually depending on health and safety protocols in effect at the time of the
meeting. The City and RH2 will mutually agree on the meeting format prior to each meeting.
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Winter Storage Scope of Work
Provided by City:
• Submittal of permit applications and payment of permit application fees.
• Easement negotiations, if necessary.
• Review and comment on draft permit applications prior to submittal.
• Determination and publication elements of permit applications.
RH2 Deliverables:
• Draft and final SEPA Checklist in electronic PDF.
• Cultural resources documentation and IDP in electronic PDF.
• Attendance at up to two (2) meetings with City staff. Meeting agendas and minutes for each
meeting in electronic PDF.
Task 5 — Storage Design
Objective: Coordinate with Ecology's Dam Safety Section (DSS) to facilitate the design review and
permitting of 160 MG of winter storage for processor waste at the PWRF.
Approach:
5.1 Prepare for a kickoff meeting with City engineering and operations staff regarding layout and
operating objectives for access, filling, isolating, and draining the new storage facilities.
5.2 Incorporate new topography and potholes into base drawings.
5.3 Coordinate with DSS on the type of project and submit an application for a construction
permit.
5.4 Prepare an Engineering Design Report and submit to DSS.
5.5 Prepare 30-percent preliminary plans with storage geometry, cross-sectional views, liner
details, and inlet/outlet piping; twenty (20) sheets total. Prepare 30-percent preliminary cost
estimate. Submit to City and DSS for preliminary comment.
5.6 Update the preliminary plans based upon City and DSS input and prepare a 60-percent review
set of the construction plans;thirty(30)sheets total. Prepare 60-percent project specifications
and opinion of probable cost in electronic PDF format.
5.7 Perform internal qA/QC of the 60-percent plans, specifications, and cost estimate.
5.8 Prepare agency review set of construction plans, specifications, and cost estimate.
5.9 Prepare a construction inspection plan and submit with agency review set of construction
documents.
5.10 Incorporate agency review comments and prepare 99-percent plans and specifications for
final QA/QC.
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5.11 Attend up to three (3) meetings with the City to discuss the plans, specifications, and estimate
at milestone submittals(30-percent,60-percent,and agency review). Prepare meeting agenda
and minutes for each meeting.
5.12 Prepare an operations and maintenance (O&M) plan.
5.13 Prepare an emergency action plan (EAP).
Assumptions:
• !t is assumed that the City wil/ pay all construction permit fees, including the initial
non-refundable fee payment to DSS.
• !t is assumed that the O&M plan and EAP prepared ar the design stage will be substantial/y
representative of the final as-constructed facility and will require only minor modificarions
before submitting to DSS after construction is complete.
• All deliverables will be provided in electronic PDF format.
• RH2 cannot warrant or guarantee any agency's approval or response time.
RH2 Deliverables:
• Attendance at one (1) kickoff meeting with City.
• Engineering Design Report.
• 30-percent preliminary plans and cost estimate.
• 60-percent and agency review set of the construction plans, specifications, and opinion of
probable cost.
• Construction inspection plan.
• Attendance at three (3) meetings with City. Meeting agenda and minutes in electronic PDF.
• O&M plan and EAP.
Task 6— Bid-Ready Plans, Specifications, and Construction Contract Documents
Objective: Prepare construction plans and specifications for bidding.
Approach:
6.1 Perform a detailed in-house QA/QC engineering review of the construction design plans and
specifications for quality and conformance to project requirements and City standards.
6.2 Submit 99-percent plans and specifications in electronic PDF to the City for final review or for
City's signature.
6.3 Revise plans, specifications, and construction contract documents per the in-house review and
City input, if any. It is assumed the revisions to the 99-percent documents, if any, will be minor.
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6.4 Finalize the Engineer's Estimate of probable construction cost based on the bid-ready design
plans.
6.5 Prepare bid-ready plans, specifications, and construction contract documents for bidding.
Assumptions:
• The Water and Electrica!lmprovements and Winter Storage construction projects will be bid
as separate projects.
Provided by City:
• Review comments and information to prepare bid-ready plans, specifications, and
construction contract documents.
RH2 Deliverables:
• 99-percent plans, specifications, and construction contract documents for City review and
signature, if needed, in electronic PDF.
• Five(5) hardcopy sets of bid-ready documents:two(2)sets for City use and bidding purposes;
and three (3) sets for RH2 files and staff use during bidding. Plans will be shown at 1-inch
equals 20 and/or 100 feet on 11-inch by 17-inch sheets. It is assumed that plan sets will
consist of thirty(30)sheets maximum.
• Bid-ready construction contract documents and plan set in electronic PDF. Plans will be
shown at 1-inch equals 100 feet on 22-inch by 34-inch sheets.
Task 7— Services During Bidding
Objective: Provide engineering assistance throughout the bidding phase to prepare required
documentation and respond to contractor questions.
Approach:
7.1 Upload bid package to online plan center (i.e., QuestCDN).
7.2 Prepare advertisement for bids, contact potential bidders, and coordinate the timing and
placement of the bid advertisement with the City. The City will submit the advertisement to the
appropriate publications and directly pay for the advertisements.
7.3 Respond to contractor and supplier questions during bidding, review product prequalification
requirements, and document responses to the file.
7.4 Prepare up to three (3) addenda when determined necessary to clarify, revise, or change
construction plans, technical specifications, or project conditions during the bidding process.
7.5 Attend one (1) site visit with prospective bidders and the City.
7.6 Review bids and assist the City with the evaluation of the qualifications and references for the
apparent low bidder. The City will administer the bid opening and prepare the bid tabulation to
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verify tota! bid prices. RH2 will not attend the bid opening. The City wil/prepare and issue the
project award recommendation letter.
Assumptions:
• Because services during bidding can vary in nature, RH2 wil! perform Task 7 services as
requested up to the amount included in the attached Fee Estimate. If needed, additional work
will be mutually determined by the City and RH2.
Provided by City:
• City to submit and pay for the advertisement to the appropriate publications.
RH2 Deliverables:
• One (1? advertisement for bid in electronic PDF.
• Written responses to vendor and bidder questions during the advertisement phase,submitted
to the City in electronic PDF or via email.
• Up to three (3) addenda in electronic PDF.
• Attendance at one (1) site visit.
• Reference check of lowest bidder.
Task 8— Services During Construction (Limited)
Objective: Provide services during project construction to support the City.As the engineer of record,
perform at least five (5) site visits for observation of construction progress. While not onsite, work
with the City and its designated utility and special inspector to respond to technical questions and
issues. It is anticipated the City wil! take the lead in inspection and construction contract
administration and wi!!handle day-to-day responsibilities. This Task may need to be modified based
upon DSS requirements identified within the construction inspection plan.
Approach:
8.1 Assist the City for a maximum of one hundred twenty (120) hours to perform on-site
observation and respond to contractor's requests for information (RFIs) or change orders.
Assumptions:
• It is assumed that the City will provide most services during construction. !f the City or DSS
determines it needs technical support from RH2, a maximum of one hundred twenty (120J
hours to respond to contractor questions, observe construction activities, observe special
inspections, or assist winc �hange orders is provided in this Scope of Work and Fee Estimate.
Effort for these services in excess of one hundred twenty(120) hours are outside of this Scope
of Work and will be negotiated as part of an amendment. RH2 is not responsible for site safety
or for directing the contractor in their work.
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• It is assumed that rhe City will contract with a materials testing firm to perform compaction
testing required by DSS for the storage project.
RH2 Deliverables:
• Applicable field observation reports and documentation in electronic PDF.
Task 9— Final Storage Approval from DSS
Objective: Perform project completion activities as required by DSS in order to begin actively using
the winter storage. Record drawings, construction completion report, and updates to both the EAP
and O&M plan will be necessary based upon as-built conditions.
Approach:
9.1 Prepare record drawings of the storage plans and summarize the construction records with
any contractor identified changes made during construction. Plans will be shown at 1-inch
equals 100 feet on 22-inch by 34-inch sheets and DSS copies will be provided in both paper
and electronic formats.
9.2 Submit the O&M plan, the EAP, and the construction completion report for the completed
project to DSS.
9.3 Respond to any comments from DSS and incorporate the O&M plan into a final 0&M manual
in compliance with Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 173-175-500.
Assumptions:
• Record drawings for the storage project are assumed to take a maximum of forty(40J hours to
prepare based upon only minor deviations in the p/ans, good as-builts by the contractor, and a
post-construction survey of all valves, surface contours, and other above-ground
appurtenances supplied by the contractor.
• It is assumed that the classification of the new storage will be low with a downstream
classification of 2 or 3 with no threat ro life. No coordination with local emergency services or
state emergency management divisions are anticipated or included in this Scope of Work. Only
one round of Ecology comments is anticipated for the EAP, O&M plan and O&M manual wirhin
this scope of work.
RH2 Deliverables:
• Record drawings in electronic PDF and in one (1) hard copy set for DSS on 22-inch x 34-inch
paper.
• Draft and final O&M plan, EAP, and responses to DSS comments in electronic PDF.
• O&M manual in electronic PDF.
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Project Schedule
RH2 will commence with design and permitting work upon notice to proceed from the City. It is
anticipated that this contract will be approved by late August 2021,that bidding will occur in mid-to
late-summer 2022, and that construction will commence before the end of October 2022.
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EXHIBIT B
Fee Estimate
City of Pasco
Process Water Reuse Facility Improvements
Winter Storage
Jul-21
Description T��� ToWI Labor Total Subronsuitant ToWI Expense ToWI Cast
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Hours
Classification
Task 1 Pro ed Mana ement Services 49 $ 8,869 S - S 468 S 9,338
Task 2 Subsurface Investi aUon 102 S 21084 5 17 250 S 1,804 $ 40,135
Task 3 Su IemenWl Surve Information 22 3,507 S 28 750 528 32,785
Task 4 Permittin Assistance 56 S 9 578 13,800 S 344 S 23 722
Task 5 Stora e Des' n 1224 S 221,618 S - S 21354 242 972
Task 6 Bid-Read Plans,S ec�cations and ConstruRlon CoMract DocumerKs 56 $ 10 087 5 $ 1045 S 11132
7ask 7 Services Du�in Biddin 45 S 8.281 $ 549 8 830
Task 8 Services Durin Construc6ian Limked 120 19,660 - $ 4,051 S 23 711
7ask 9 Final 5tora e A roval from D55 154 S 26 774 S - S 3140 $ 29,914
PROJECTTOTAL 1828 $ 329,458 $ 59,800 $ 33,284 $ 422,542
RH2 ENGINEERING, INC.
� l 2021 SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES
RATE LIST RATE UNIT
Professional I $144 $/hr
Professional II $157 $/hr
Professional III $169 $/hr
ProfessionallV $187 $/hr
ProfessionalV $198 $/hr
ProfessionalVl $214 $/hr
Professional VII $226 $/hr
Professional VIII $235 $/hr
ProfessionallX $235 $/hr
Control Specialist I $130 $/hr
Control S ecialist II $141 $/hr
Control Specialist III $154 $/hr
Control Specialist IV $169 $/hr
Control Specialist V $179 $/hr
Control Specialist VI $191 $/hr
Control Specialist VII $204 $/hr
Control S ecialist VIII $214 $/hr
Technician I $108 $/hr
Technician II $119 $/hr
Technician III $136 $/hr
Technician IV $145 $/hr
Technician V $160 $/hr
Technician VI $175 $/hr
Technician VII $189 $/hr
Technician VIII $198 $/hr
Administrative I $72 $/hr
Administrative II $84 $/hr
Administrative III $99 $/hr
Administrative IV $118 $/hr
Administrative V $139 $/hr
CAD/GIS System $27.50 $/hr
CAD Plots-Half Size $2.50 price per plot
CAD Plots-Full Size $10.00 price per plot
CAD Plots-Large $25.00 price per plot
Copies(bw)8.5"X 11" $0.09 price er copy
Copies(bw)8.5"X 14" $0.14 price per co
Copies(bw)11"X 17" $0.20 price per copy
Copies(color)8.5"X 11" $0.90 price per copy
Co ies(color)8.5"X 14" $1.20 price per copy
Copies(color) 11"X 17" $2.00 price per copy
Technology Charge 2.50% %of Direct Labor
price per mile
Mileage $0.560 (or Current IRS Rate)
Subconsultants 15% Cost+
Outside Services at cost
Rates listed are adjusted annually.