HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 18-161RESOLUTION NO. 18-161
WHEREAS, on August 20, 2009, the City of Beaumont entered into an
agreement with Architectural Alliance, Inc. to provide architectural services for the
renovation of the Tyrrell Park Community Building located at 5305 Tyrrell Park Road;
and,
WHEREAS, Architectural Alliance, Inc. completed the schematic phase and the
design development phase of the proposed renovation before the project was placed on
hold due to the lack of funding to renovate the facility; and,
WHEREAS, Architectural Alliance, Inc. has agreed to continue the existing
contract agreement with an amendment that fully credits the previously performed
Schematic Design Phase and adding a onetime fixed fee of $1,500 to modify the
previous Schematic Design Phase drawings per the new design concept approved by
the City of Beaumont; and,
WHEREAS, City Council is of the opinion that it is in the best interest of the
citizens of the City of Beaumont for the City to enter into an Amended Architectural
Services Agreement with Architectural Alliance, Inc. for the partial renovation of the
Tyrell Park Community Building located at 5305 Tyrrell Park Road;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the statements and findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby,
in all things, approved and adopted; and,
THAT the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to execute an
Amendment to the Architectural Services Agreement between the City of Beaumont,
Texas and Architectural Alliance, Inc., substantially in the form attached hereto as
Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof for all purposes.
The meeting at which this resolution was approved was in all things conducted
in strict compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code,
Chapter 551.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 17th day of
July, 2018.
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Mayor Becky Ames -
AGREEMENT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
This Agreement made as of the 20th day of August , 2009 between the City of
Beaumont, Texas, hereinafter referred to as "Owner," and Architectural Alliance, Inc.
hereinafter referred to as "Architect" for the following Project:
RESTORATION OF TYRRELL PARK COMMUNITY CENTER
City of Beaumont, Texas, hereinafter referred to as "Projec ." The Owner and Architect agree
as set forth below and as amended by Amendment No. 1. r kh_
ARTICLE 1
ARCHITECT'S RESPONSIBILITIES
1.1 ARCHITECTS SERVICES
1.1.1 The Architect's services consist of those services performed by the
Architect, Architect's employees and Architect's consultants as
enumerated in Articles 2 and 3 of this Agreement and any other services
included in Article 11.
1.1.2 The Architect's services shall be performed as expeditiously as is
consistent with professional skill and care and the orderly progress of the
Project. Upon request of the Owner, the Architect shall submit for the
Owner's approval a schedule for the performance of the Architect's
services which may be adjusted as the Project proceeds, and shall
include allowances for periods of time required for the Owner's review
and for approval of submissions by authorities having jurisdiction over the
Project. Time limits established by this schedule and approved by the
Owner shall not, except for reasonable cause, be exceeded by the
Architect or Owner, and any adjustments to this schedule shall be
mutually. acceptable to both parties.
1.1.3 The services covered by this Agreement are subject to the time limitations
contained in Subparagraph 10.4.1.
ARTICLE 2
SCOPE OF ARCHITECT'S BASIC SERVICES
2.1 DEFINITION
2.1.1 The Architect's Basic Services consist of those described in Paragraphs
2.2 through 2.6 and any other services identified in Article 11 as part of
EXHIBIT "A"
Basic Services, and include without limitation normal roofing, structural,
civil, mechanical and electrical engineering services and any other
engineering services necessary to produce a set of Construction
Documents, which will be sufficient and adequate to fulfill the purposes of
this project, as described by and required in Paragraph 2.4.
2.2 SCHEMATIC DESIGN PHASE
2.2.1 The Architect, in consultation with the Owner, shall develop a written
program for the Project to ascertain Owner's needs and to establish the
requirements for the Project.
2.2.2 The Architect shall provide a preliminary evaluation of the Owner's
program, construction schedule and construction budget requirements,
each in terms of the other, subject to the limitations set forth in
Subparagraph 5.2.1.
2.2.3 The Architect shall review with the Owner alternative approaches to
design and construction of the Project.
2.2.4 Based on the mutually agreed-upon program, schedule and construction
budget requirements, the Architect shall prepare, for approval by the
Owner, Schematic Design Documents consisting of drawings and other
documents illustrating the scale and relationship of Project components.
The Schematic Design shall contemplate compliance with applicable
laws, statutes, ordinances, codes and regulations.
2.2.5 The Architect shall submit to the Owner a preliminary detailed estimate of
Probable Construction Cost based on current area, volume or other unit
costs and which indicates the cost of each category of work involved in
constructing. the Project and establishes an elapsed time factor for the
period of time from the commencement to the completion of construction.
2.3 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE
2.3.1 Based on the approved Schematic Design Documents and any
adjustments authorized by the Owner in the program, schedule or
construction budget, the Architect shall prepare for approval by the
Owner, Design Development Documents consisting of drawings and
other documents to fix and describe the size and character of the Project
as to architectural, structural, civil, mechanical and electrical systems,
materials and such other elements as may be appropriate, which shall
comply with applicable laws, statutes, ordinances, codes and regulations.
Notwithstanding Owner's approval of the documents, Architect will
provide Documents and specifications which,will be sufficient and
adequate to fulfill the purposes of the Project.
2.3.2 The Architect shall advise the Owner of any adjustments to the
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preliminary estimate of Probable Construction Cost in a further Detailed
Statement as described in Paragraph 2.2.5.
2.4 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS PHASE
2.4.1 Based on the approved Design Development Documents and any further
adjustments in the scope or quality of the Project or in the construction
budget authorized by the Owner, the Architect shall prepare, for approval
by the Owner, Construction Documents consisting of Drawings and
Specifications setting forth in detail requirements for the construction of
the Project, which shall comply with applicable laws, statutes, ordinances,
codes and regulations.
2.4.2 The Architect shall, with assistance of the Owner, prepare the necessary
bidding information, bidding forms, the Conditions of the contract, and the
form of Agreement between the Owner and contractor, and other required
bidding documents necessary to provide the Owner a completed bid
document.
2.4.3 The Architect shall advise the Owner of any adjustments to previous
preliminary estimates of Probable Construction Cost indicated by
changes in requirements or general market conditions.
2.4.4 The Architect shall assist the Owner in connection with the Owner's
responsibility for filing documents required for the approval of other
governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the Project.
2.5 BIDDING
2.5.1 The Architect, following the Owner's Approval of the Construction
Documents and of the latest preliminary detailed estimate of Construction
Cost, shall assist the Owner in obtaining bids and assist in awarding and
preparing contracts for construction.
2.5.2 If the lowest bid for the construction of the Project exceeds the total
construction cost of the Project as set forth in the approved Detailed
Statement of Probable Construction Costs of the Project submitted by the
Architect, then the Architect, at its sole, cost and expense, will revise the
Construction Documents in a continuous fashion so that they are
completed in a timely manner as may be required by the Owner to reduce
or modify the quantity or quality of the work so that the total construction
cost of the Project will not exceed the total construction cost set forth in
the approved Detailed Statement of Probable Construction Costs.
2.6 CONSTRUCTION PHASE -ADMINISTRATION OF THE CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT
2.6.1 The Architect's responsibility to provide Basic Services for the
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Construction Phase under this Agreement commences with the award of
the Contract for Construction and terminates at the completion of the one
(1) year warranty period. Architect shall inspect the Project prior to the
expiration of the warranty period and report to Owner the condition of the
Project, including any deficiencies or warranty issues.
2.6.2 The Architect shall provide administration of the Contract for Construction
as set forth below and in the edition of AIA document A201, General
Conditions of the Contract for Construction, current as of the date of this
Agreement, unless otherwise provided in this Agreement or approved by
the City.
2.6.3 . Construction Phase duties, responsibilities and. limitations of authority of
.the Architect shall not be restricted, modified or extended without written
agreement of the Owner and Architect.
2.6.4 The Architect shall be a representative of and shall advise and consult
with the Owner (1) during construction, and (2) at the Owner's direction
from time to time during the correction, or warranty period described in
the Contract for Construction. The Architect shall have authority to act on
behalf of the Owner only to the extent provided in this Agreement unless
otherwise modified by written instrument.
2.6.5 The Architect shall visit the construction site at least two times a week,
while construction is in progress, to become familiar with the progress
and quality of the Work completed and to. determine if the Work is being
performed in a manner indicating that the Work, when completed, will be
in accordance with the Contract Documents. Architect shall provide
Owner a written report subsequent to each on-site visit. On the basis of
on-site observations as an architect, the Architect shall keep the Owner
informed of the progress and quality of the Work, and shall exercise care
and diligence in discovering and promptly reporting to the Owner any
defects or deficiencies in the work of Contractor or any subcontractors.
The Architect shall promptly correct any defective designs or
specifications furnished by the Architect at no cost to the Owner. The
Owners approval, acceptance, use of or payment for all or any part of the
Architect's services hereunder or of the Project itself shall in no way alter
the Architect's obligations or the Owner's rights hereunder.
2.6.6 . The Architect shall not have control over or charge of and shall not be
responsible for construction means, methods, techniques, sequences or
procedures, or for safety precautions and programs in connection with the
Work. The Architect shall not be responsible for the Contractor's
schedules or failure to carry out the Work in accordance with the Contract
Documents. The Architect shall not have control over or charge of acts or
omissions of the Contractor, Subcontractors, or their agents or,
employees, or of any other persons performing portions of the Work.
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2.6.7 The Architect shall at all times have access to the Work wherever it is in
preparation or progress, but shall have no responsibility for job site safety.
2.6.8 Except as may otherwise be provided in the Contract Documents or when
direct communications have been specially authorized, the Owner and
Contractor shall communicate through the,Architect. Communications by
and with the Architect's consultants shall be through the Architect.
2.6.9 Based on the Architect's observations at the site of the work and
evaluations of the Contractor's Applications for Payment, the Architect
shall review and approve the amounts due the Contractor.
2.6.10 The Architect's certification for payment shall constitute a representation
to the Owner, based on the Architect's observations at the site as
provided in Subparagraph 2.6.5 and on the data comprising the
Contractor's Application for Payment, that the Work has progressed to the
point indicated and that the quality of the Work is in accordance with the
Contract Documents. The foregoing representations are subject to minor
deviations from the Contract Documents correctable prior to completion
and to specific qualifications expressed by the Architect. The issuance of
a Certificate for Payment shall further constitute a representation that the
Contractor is entitled to payment in the amount certified. However, the
issuance of a Certificate for Payment shall not be a. representation that.
the Architect has (1) reviewed construction means, methods, techniques,
sequences or procedures, or (2) ascertained how or for what purpose the
Contractor has used money previously paid on account of the Contract
Sum.
2.6.11 The Architect shall have the authority to reject Work which does not
conform to the Contract Documents. Whenever the Architect considers it
necessary or advisable for implementation of the intent of the Contract
Documents, the Architect will have authority to recommend to the Owner
additional inspection or testing of the Work in accordance with the
provisions of the Contract Documents, whether or not such Work is
fabricated, installed or completed. However, neither this authority of the
Architect nor a decision made in good faith either to exercise or not
exercise such authority shall give rise to a duty or responsibility of the
Architect to the Contractor, Subcontractors, material and equipment
suppliers, their agents or employees or other persons performing Portions
of the Work.
2.6.12 The Architect shall review and approve or take other appropriate action
upon Contractor's submittals such as Shop Drawings, Product Data and
Samples for the purpose of (1) determining compliance with applicable
laws, statutes, ordinances and, codes; and (2) determining whether or not
the Work will be in compliance with the requirements of the Contract
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Documents. The Architect shall act with such promptness to cause no
unreasonable delay in the Work or in the construction of the Owner or of
separate contractors, while allowing sufficient time in the Architect's
professional judgment to permit adequate review. Review of such
submittals is not conducted for the purpose of determining the accuracy
and completeness of other details such as dimensions and quantities or
for substantiating instructions for installation or performance of equipment
or systems designed by the Contractor, all of which remain the
responsibility of the Contractor to the extent required by the Contract
Documents. The Architect's review shall not constitute review or approval
of safety. precautions, nor of construction means., methods, techniques,
sequences or procedures. The Architect's approval of a specific item
shall not indicate approval of an assembly of which the item is a
component. When professional certification of performance
characteristics of materials, systems or equipment is required by the
Contract Documents, the Architect shall be entitled to rely upon such
certification to establish that the materials, systems or equipment will
meet the performance criteria required by the Contract Documents.
2.6.13 The Architect shall prepare Change Orders and Construction Change
Directives, with supporting documentation and data if deemed necessary
by the Architect, for the Owner's approval and execution in accordance
with the Contract Documents, and may authorize minor changes in the
Work not involving an adjustment in the Contract Sum or an extension of
the Contract Time which are not inconsistent with the intent of the
Contract Documents.
2.6.14 On behalf of the Owner, the Architect shall conduct inspections to
determine the dates of Substantial Completion and Final Completion, and
shall issue Certificates of Substantial and Final Completion. The
Architect will receive and review written guarantees and related
documents required by the Contract for Construction to be assembled by
the Contractor and shall issue a final certificate for Payment upon
compliance with the requirements of the Contract Documents.
2.6.15 The Architect shall interpret and provide recommendations on matters
concerning performance of the Owner and Contractor under the
requirements of the Contract Documents on written request of either the
Owner or Contractor. The Architect's response to such requests shall be
made with reasonable promptness and within any time limits agreed
upon.
2.6.16 Interpretations and decisions of the Architect shall be consistent with the
intent of and reasonably inferred from the Contract Documents and shall
be in writing or in the form of drawings. When making such
interpretations and initial decisions, the Architect shall endeavor to secure
faithful performance by both Owner and Contractor, and shall not be
liable for results or interpretations or decisions so rendered in good faith
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in accordance with all the provisions of this Agreement and in the
absence of negligence.
2.6.17 The Architect shall render written decisions within a reasonable time on
all claims, disputes or other matters in question between the Owner and
Contractor relating to the execution or progress of the Work as provided
in the Contract Documents.
2.6.18 The Architect (1) shall render services under the Agreement in
accordance with the high professional standards as described in
paragraph 1.1.2 herein; and (2) by acknowledging payment by the Owner
of any fees. due, shall not be released from any rights the Owner may
have under the Agreement or diminish any of the Architect's obligations
thereunder.
2.6.19 The Architect shall provide the Owner with one (1) set of reproducible
prints and one (1) set of compact disks compatible with AutoCad 20001
showing all significant changes to the Construction Documents during the
Construction Phase. Drawings shall indicate significant changes in the
Work made during construction based on marked -up prints, drawings and
other data furnished by the Contractor to the Architect.
ARTICLE 3
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
3.1 GENERAL
3.1.1 The services described in this Article 3 are not included in Basic Services
unless so identified in Article 11, and they shall be paid for by the Owner
as provided in this Agreement, in addition to the compensation for Basic
Services. The services described under Paragraphs 3.2 and 3.4 shall
only be provided if authorized or confirmed in writing by the Owner. If
services described under Contingent Additional Services in Paragraph 3.3
are required .due to circumstances beyond the Architect's control, the
Architect shall notify the Owner prior to -commencing such services. If the
Owner deems that such services described under Paragraph 3.3 are not
required, the Owner shall give prompt written notice to the Architect. If
the Owner indicates in writing that all or part of such Contingent
Additional Services are not required, the Architect shall have no obligation
to provide those services. Owner will be responsible for compensating
the Architect for Contingent Additional Services only if they are not
required due to the negligence or fault of Architect.
3.2 PROJECT REPRESENTATION BEYOND BASIC SERVICES
3.2.1 If more extensive representation at the site than is described in
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Subparagraph 2.6.5 is required, the Architect shall provide one or more
Project Representatives to assist in carrying out such additional on-site
responsibilities.
3.2.2 Project Representatives shall be selected, employed and directed by the
Architect, and the Architect shall be compensated therefore as agreed by
the Owner and Architect. The duties, responsibilities and limitations of
authority of Project Representatives shall be as described in the edition of
AIA Document B352 current as of the date of this Agreement, unless
otherwise agreed.
3.3 CONTINGENT ADDITIONAL SERVICES
3.3.1 Making material revisions in Drawings, Specifications or other documents
when such revisions are:
3.3.1.1 inconsistent with approvals or instructions previously given by the
Owner, including revisions made necessary by
adjustments in the Owners program or Project budget;
3.3.1.2 required by the enactment or revision of codes, laws or
regulations subsequent to the preparation of such
documents, or
3.3.1.3 due to changes required as a result of the Owner's failure to
render decision in a timely manner.
3.3.2 Providing services required because of significant changes in the Project
including, but not limited to, size, quality, complexity, the Owner's
schedule, or the method of bidding and contracting for construction,
except for services required under Subparagraph 2.5.2.
3.3.3 The Architect shall provide documents for alternate, separate or
sequential bids or providing services in connection with bidding or
construction prior to the completion of the Construction Documents
Phase.
3.3.4 Providing consultation concerning replacement of Work damaged by fire
or other cause during construction, and furnishing services required in
connection with the replacement of such Work.
3.3.5 Providing 'services made necessary by the default of the Contractor, or by
failure of performance of either the Owner or Contractor under the
Contract for Construction.
3.3.6 Providing services in connection with a public hearing, arbitration
proceeding or legal proceeding except where the Architect is party
thereto.
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3.4 OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL SERVICES
3.4.1 Providing financial feasibility or other special studies, previously approved
by Owner.
3.4.2 Providing planning surveys, site evaluations or comparative studies of
prospective sites.
3.4.3 Providing special surveys, environmental studies and submissions
required for approvals of governmental authorities or others having
jurisdiction over the Project.
3.4.4 Providing services relative to future facilities; systems and equipment.
3.4.5 Providing coordination of construction performed by separate contractors
or by the Owner's own forces and. coordination of services required in
connection with construction performed and equipment supplied by the
Owner.
3.4.6 Providing services in connection with the work of a construction manager
or separate consultants retained by the Owner.
3.4.7 Providing detailed quantity surveys or inventories of material, equipment
and labor.
3.4.8 Making investigations, inventories of materials or equipment, or
valuations and detailed appraisals of existing facilities.
3.4.9 Providing assistance in the utilization of equipment or systems such as
testing, adjusting and balancing, preparation of operation and
maintenance manuals, training personnel for operation and maintenance
and consultation during operation.
3.4.10 Providing services other than as provided in Section 2.6.4, after issuance
to the Owner of the final Certificate for Payment and expiration of the
Warranty period of the Contract for Construction.
3.4.11 Providing services of consultants for other than architectural, structural,
mechanical, roofing, civil and electrical engineering portions of the Project
provided as a part of Basic Services.
3.4.12 Providing any other services not otherwise included in this Agreement or
not customarily furnished in accordance with generally accepted
architectural practice.
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ARTICLE 4
OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
4.1 The Owner shall consult with the Architect regarding requirements for the
Project, including (1) the Owner's objectives,'(2) schedule and design constraints
and criteria, including space requirements and relationships, flexibility,
expendability, special equipment, systems and site requirements, as more
specifically described in Paragraph 2.2.1.
4.2 The Owner shall establish and update an overall budget for the Project, including
the Construction Cost, the Owner's other costs and contingencies. related to all of
these costs.
4.3 The Owner Shall designate a representative authorized to act on the Owner's
behalf with respect to the Project. The Owner or such authorized representative
shall render decisions in a timely manner pertaining to documents submitted by,
the Architect in order to avoid unreasonable delay in the orderly and sequential
progress of the Architect's services.
4.4 The Owner shall furnish the services of geotechnical engineers when such
services are requested by the Architect and agreed to by the Owner: Such
services may include but are not limited to test bores, test pits, determinations of
soil bearing values, percolation tests, evaluations of hazardous materials and
hazardous materials storage, ground corrosion and resistivity, tests, including
necessary operations for anticipating sub -soil conditions, with reports and
appropriate professional recommendations.
4.5 The Owner shall furnish structural, mechanical, chemical, air and water pollution
tests, tests of hazardous materials, and other laboratory and environmental tests,
inspections and reports required by law or the Contract Documents.
4.6 The Owner shall furnish all legal, accounting and insurance counseling services
as may be necessary at any time for the Project, including auditing services the
Owner may require to verify the Contractor's Applications for Payment or to
ascertain how or for what purposes the -Contractor has used the money paid by
or on behalf of the Owner.
4.7 The services, information, surveys and reports required by Paragraphs 4.4
through 4.7 shall be furnished at the Owner's expense, and the Architect shall be
entitled to rely upon the accuracy and completeness thereof in the absence of
any negligence on the part of the Architect.
4.8 The Owner shall give prompt written notice to the Architect if the Owner becomes
aware of any fault or defect in the Project or nonconformance with the Contract
Documents.
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4.9 Architect shall propose language for certificates or certifications to be requested
of the Architect or Architect's consultants and shall submit such to the Owner for
review and approval at least fourteen (14) days prior to execution. The Owner
agrees not to request certifications that would require knowledge or services
beyond the scope of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 5
CONSTRUCTION COST
5.1 DEFINITION
5.1.1 The Construction Cost shall be the total cost or estimated cost to the
Owner of all elements of the Project designed or specified by the
Architect.
5.1.2 The Construction Cost shall include the cost at current market, rates of
labor and materials furnished by the Owner and equipment designed,
specified, selected or specially provided for by the Architect, plus a
reasonable allowance for the Contractor's overhead and profit. In
addition, a reasonable allowance for contingencies shall be included for
market conditions at the time of bidding and for changes in the Work
during construction.
5.1.3 Construction Cost does not include the compensation of the Architect and
Architect's consultants, the costs of the land, rights-of-way, financing or
other costs which are the responsibility of the Owner as provided in
Article 4.
5.2 RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONSTRUCTION COST
5.2.1 Evaluations of the Owner's Project budget, preliminary estimates of
Construction Cost and detailed estimates of Construction Cost prepared
by the Architect represent the Architect's best judgment as a design
professional familiar with the construction industry. It is recognized,
however, that neither the Architect nor the Owner has control over the
cost of labor, materials or equipment, over the Contractor's methods of
determining bid prices, or over competitive bidding or market conditions.
Accordingly, the Architect cannot and does not warrant or represent that
bids will not vary from the Owner's Project budget or from any estimate of
Construction Cost or evaluation prepared or agreed to by the Architect.
5.2.2 No fixed limit of Construction Cost shall be established as a condition of
this Agreement by the furnishing, proposal or establishment of a Project
budget, unless such fixed limit has been agreed upon in writing and
signed by the parties thereto. If such a fixed limit has been established,
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the Architect shall be permitted to include contingencies for design,
bidding and price escalation, to determine what materials, equipment,
component systems and types of construction are to be included in the
Contract Documents, to make reasonable adjustments in the scope of the
Project and to include in the Contract Documents alternate bids to adjust
the Construction Cost to the fixed limit. Fixed limits, if any, shall be
increased in the amount of an increase in the Contract Sum occurring
after execution of the Contract for Construction.
5.2.3 If the Bidding Phase has not commenced within 90 days after the
Architect submits the Construction Documents to the Owner, any Project
budget or fixed limit of Construction Cost shall be adjusted to reflect
changes in the general level of prices in the construction industry
between the date of submission of the Construction Documents to the
Owner and the date on which proposals are sought.
ARTICLE 6
USE OF ARCHITECT'S DRAWINGS,
SPECIFICATIONS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS
6.1 The Drawings, Specifications and other documents prepared by the Architect for
this Project are instruments of the Architect's service for use solely with respect
to this Project and, unless otherwise provided, the Architect shall be deemed the
author of these documents and shall retain all common law, statutory and other
reserved rights, including the copyright. The Owner shall be permitted to retain
copies, including reproducible copies, of the Architect's Drawings, Specifications
and other documents for information and reference in connection with the
Owner's use and occupancy of the Project. The Architect's Drawings,
Specifications or other documents shall not be used by the Owner or others on
other projects for additions to this Project or for completion of this Project by
others, unless this Agreement is terminated because Architect is in default of this
Agreement, at which time the documents become the property of the City of
Beaumont.
6.2 Submission or distribution of documents to meet official regulatory requirements
or for similar purposes in connection with the Project is not to be construed as
publication in derogation of the Architect's reserved rights.
ARTICLE 7
TERMINATION, SUSPENSION OR ABANDONMENT
7.1 Architect may terminate this Agreement upon not less than thirty days written
notice should the Owner fail substantially to perform in accordance with the terms
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of this Agreement through no fault of the Architect. Owner may terminate this
Agreement or any phase thereof upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to the
Architect with the understanding that immediately upon receipt of such notice, all
work and labor being performed under the Agreement shall cease immediately.
Before the end of the thirty (30) day period, Architect shall invoice the Owner for
all work it performed prior to the receipt of such notice. No amount shall be due
for lost or anticipated profits. All plans, field surveys, and other data related to
the Project shall become property of the Owner upon termination of the
Agreement and paragraph 6.1 shall not apply and they shall be promptly
delivered to the Owner in a reasonably organized form. Should Owner
subsequently contract with a new architect for continuation of services on the
Project, Architect shall cooperate in providing information.
7.2 If the Project is suspended by the Owner for more than 30'consecutive days, the
Architect shall be compensated for services performed prior to notice of such
suspension. When the Project is resumed, the Architect's compensation shall be
equitably adjusted to provide for expenses incurred in the interruption and
resumption of the Architect's services.
7.3 This Agreement may be terminated by the Owner upon not less than seven days
written notice to the Architect in the event that the Project is permanently
abandoned. If the Project is abandoned by the Owner for more than 90
consecutive days, the Architect or the Owner may terminate this Agreement by
giving written notice.
7.4 Failure of the Owner to make payments to the Architect in accordance with this
Agreement shall be considered substantial nonperformance and cause for
termination.
7.5 If the Owner fails to make payment to Architect within thirty (30) days of receipt of
a statement for services properly performed, the Architect may, upon seven days
written notice to the Owner, suspend performance of services under this
Agreement. Unless Architect receives payment in full within seven (7) days of
the date of the notice, the suspension shall take effect without further notice. In
the event of a suspension of services under this section, the Architect shall have
no liability to the Owner for delay or damage caused the Owner because of such
suspension of services.
7.6 In the event of termination not the fault of the Architect, the Architect shall be
compensated for services properly performed prior to termination.
ARTICLE 8
MISCELLANEOUS'PROVISIONS
8.1 This Agreement shall be governed by the law's of the State of Texas.
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8.2 Terms in this Agreement shall have the same meaning as those in AIA
Document A201, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, current as
of the date of this Agreement.
8.3 The Owner and Architect, respectively; bind themselves, their partners,
successors, assigns and legal representatives to the other party to this
Agreement and to the partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives of
such other party with respect to all covenants of this Agreement. Neither Owner
nor Architect shall assign this Agreement without the written consent of the other.
8.4 This Agreement represents the entire and integrated agreement between the
Owner and Architect'and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or
agreements, either written or oral. This Agreement may. be amended only by
written instrument signed by both Owner and Architect.
8.5 Nothing contained in this Agreement shall create a contractual relationship with
or a cause of action in favor of a third party against either the Owner or Architect.
8.6 Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Architect and Architect's
consultants shall have no responsibility for the discovery, presence, handling,
removal or disposal of or exposure of persons to hazardous materials in any form
at the Project site, including but not limited to asbestos, asbestos products,
polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) or other toxic substances, provided, however,
Architect shall have the responsibility to and shall report to the Owner the
location of any hazardous material that an architect may suspect, or notice.
8.7 Upon receipt of prior written approval of Owner, the Architect shall have the right
to include representations of the design of the Project, including photographs of
the exterior and interior, among the Architect's promotional and professional
materials. The Architect's materials shall not include the Owner's confidential or
proprietary information if the Owner has previously advised the Architect in
writing of the specific information considered by the Owner to be confidential or
proprietary. The Owner shall provide professional credit for the Architect on the
construction sign and in the promotional materials for the Project.
ARTICLE 9
PAYMENTS TO THE ARCHITECT
9.1 DIRECT PERSONNEL EXPENSE
9.1.1 Direct Personnel Expense is defined as the direct salaries of the
Architect's personnel engaged on the Project and the portion of the cost
of their mandatory and customary contributions and benefits related
thereto, such as employment taxes and other statutory employee
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benefits, insurance, sick leave, holidays, vacations, pensions and similar
contributions and benefits.
9.2 REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
9.2.1 Reimbursable Expenses are in addition to compensation for Basic and
Additional Services and include expenses incurred by the Architect and
Architect's employees and consultants in the interest of the Project, as
identified in the following clauses.
9.2.1.1 Expenses in connection with authorized out-of-town travel; long-
distance communications and fees paid for securing
approval of authorities having jurisdiction over the Project.
9.2.1.2 If authorized in advance by the Owner, expense of -overtime work
requiring higher than regular rates.
9.2.1.3 Expense of renderings, models and mock-ups requested by the
Owner.
9.2.1.4 Reproduction expenses associated with the printing of Plans and
Specifications to be used in the Bidding Phase.
9.3 - PAYMENTS ON ACCOUNT OF BASIC SERVICES
9.3.1 Payments for Basic Services shall be made monthly and, where
applicable, shall be in proportion to services performed within each phase
of service, on the basis set forth in Subparagraph 10.2.2.
9.3.2 When compensation is based on a percentage of Construction Cost and
any portions of the Project are deleted or otherwise not constructed,
compensation for -those portions of the Project shall be payable to the
extent services are performed on those portions, in accordance with the
schedule set forth in Subparagraph 10.2.2 based on (1) the lowest bona
fide bid.or (2) if no such bid or proposal is received, the most recent
preliminary estimate of Construction Cost or detailed estimate of
Construction Cost for such portions of the Project.
9.4 , - PAYMENTS ON ACCOUNT OF ADDITIONAL SERVICES
9.4.1 Payments on account of the Architect's Additional Services and for
Reimbursable Expenses shall be made monthly upon presentation of the
Architect's statement of services rendered or expenses incurred. Such
charges shall be included as a separate item on the Architect's statement
for Basic Services.
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9.5 PAYMENTS WITHHELD
9.5.1 No deductions shall be made from the Architect's compensation on
account of penalty, liquidated damages or other sums withheld from
payments to contractors, or on account of the cost of changes in the Work
other than those for which the Architect is responsible.
9.6 ARCHITECT'S ACCOUNTING RECORDS
9.6.1 Architect shall make available to Owner or Owner's authorized
representative records of Reimbursable Expenses and expenses
pertaining to Additional Services and services performed on the basis of a
multiple of Direct Personnel Expense for inspection and copying during
regular business hours for three years after the date' of the final Certificate
of Payment, or until any litigation related to the Project is final, whichever
date is later.
ARTICLE 10
BASIS OF COMPENSATION
The Owner shall compensate the Architect as follows:
10.1 BASIC COMPENSATION
10.1.1 FOR BASIC SERVICES, as described in Article 2, and any other services
included in Article 11 as part of Basic Services, Basic Compensation shall
be as follows:
EIGHT PERCENT (8 %) OF THE CONSTRUCTION COST
10.1.2 Progress payments for Basic Services in each phase shall total the
following percentages of the total Ba is Compensation payable (as per
the attached Amendment No. 1) : r kh
• Schematic Design Phase 15%
• Design and Development Phase 20%
• Construction Documents Phase 30%
• Bidding Phase 10%
• Construction Phase 25%
• Total Basic Compensation 100%
10.2 COMPENSATION FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES
10.2.1 FOR PROJECT REPRESENTATION BEYOND BASIC SERVICES, as
described in Paragraph 3.2, compensation shall be computed as follows:
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a multiple of 1.25 times the expenses incurred by the Architect, the
Architect's employees and consultants in the interest of the Project.
10.2.2 FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES OF THE ARCHITECT, as described in
Articles 3 and 11, other than (1) Additional Project Representation, as
described in Paragraph 3.2, and (2) services included in Article 11 as part
of Additional Services, but excluding services of consultants,
compensation shall be computed as follows:
Personnel
Fixed Hourly Rate
Principal
$125.00
Senior Project Architect
$100.00
Project Architect
$ 85.00
Intern Architect II
$ 65.00
Intern Architect 1
$ 60.00
Interior Finish Consultant II
$ 65.00
Interior Finish Consultant 1
$ 35.00
Secretarial
$ 45.00
Associate Principal
$95.00
Project Manager
$85.00
Interior Designer
$85.00
Draftsman/Technical Support
$50.00
10.2.3 FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES OF CONSULTANTS, including additional
structural, mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering services and those
provided under Subparagraph 3.4.11 or identified in Article 11 as part of
.Additional Services, a multiple of 1.25 times the amounts billed to the
Architect for such services.
10.3 REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
10.3.1 FOR REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES, as described in Paragraph 9.2, and
any other items included -in Article 11 as Reimbursable Expenses, a
multiple of 1.25 times the expenses incurred by the Architect, the
Architect's employees and consultants in the interest of the Project.
10.4 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
10.4.1 Payments are due and payable thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of
the Architect's invoice. Amounts for services properly performed which
remain unpaid sixty (60) days after the invoice date shall bear interest at
the rate of one (1 %) percent per month.
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ARTICLE 11
OTHER CONDITIONS OR SERVICES
11.1 Architect shall maintain, at no expense to Owner, a professional liability (errors
and omissions) insurance policy placed with a company rated at least B+/X by
Best's Key Rating Guide, authorized to do business in'Texas, in an amount not
less than one million dollars ($1,000,000). Such policy shall require the giving of
written notice to Owner at least thirty days prior to cancellation or non -renewal of
any policies. Architect shall furnish Owner with copies of said policies or
certificates evidencing such coverage.
11.2 . Architect agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers,
agents, and employees from and against any and all claims or suits for
injuries, damages, loss, or liability of whatever kind of character, arising
out of or in connection with. the performance by the Architect of those
services contemplated by this Agreement, based upon the negligent acts of
Architect, its officers, agents, employees and expressly including
allegations of negligence, acts or omissions of the City of Beaumont, its
agents, officers or employees, when such negligence to the City arises
from the vicarious negligent performance of professional work undertaken
by Architect hereunder.
11.3 The Texas Board of Architectural Examiners, P. O. Box 12337, Austin, TX
78711 (Tel: 512-305-9000) has jurisdiction over persons licensed under the
Architects Registration Law, Texas.Civil Statutes, Article 249.
This Agreement entered into as of the day and year first written above.
CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS
OWNER
BY:
Kyle Hayes, City Manager
ARCHITECTURAL ALLIANCE, INC.
ARCHITECT
BY:
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J. Rob Clark, AIA
BEAUMONT
Facilities Maintenance
June 22, 2018
Rob Clark
Architectural Alliance, Inc.
3.50 Pine Street, Suite 720
Beaumont, Texas 77701
Re: Amendment No. 1 to the 2009 Agreement for Architectural Services
Restoration of Tyrrell Park Community Center
Dear Mr. Clark,
This letter shall serve as an amendment to the agreement for architectural services. between the
City of Beaumont (herein "City") and Architectural Alliance, Inc. (herein "Architect") for the
Restoration of the Tyrrell Park Community Center executed August 20, 2009 (herein
"Agreement for Architectural Services").
In accordance with the attached Exhibit "A", the City of Beaumont (Owner) will receive fall
credit for the previously performed Schematic Design Phase. A fixed fee.of $1,500.00 will be
invoiced to the City to modify the previous Schematic Design Phase drawings per the new
design concept approved by the City of Beaumont to serve as the guide for all work performed.
The balance of architectural and engineering services will follow the previously approved
Owner -Architect Agreement as follows:
Design Development Phase 20% of total fee
Construction Documents Phase 30% of total fee
Bidding Phase 10.% of total fee
Construction Phase 25% of total fee
If this amendment is acceptable to Architectural Alliance, Inc., please sign where indicated and
return one (1) executed copy of the amended agreement to the City.
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Sincerely,
Kyle Hayes, City Manager
ACCEPTED:
Architectural
J. RoYCIdrk, AIA
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EXHIBIT 'A'
June 12, 2018
Mr. Keith Folsom
Facility maintenance Superintendent
P.O. Box 3827
Beaumont, TX 77704
Ref: FEE STRUCTURE FOR RESTORATION/ADAPTATION SERVICES
TYRRELL PARK COMMUNITY BUILDING
Dear Mr. Folsom,
Architectural Alliance proposes that the Architectural and Engineering Fee of 8% remain as a
continuation of the previously approved August 201, 2009, signed Owner -Architect
Agreement for Architectural Services for this..project. We suggest that these services can be
performed by reactivating this previous contract as a way of expediting services and crediting
the previously perform Schematic Phase of services by incorporating the following
amendment to the previous agreement:
"The owner will receive full credit for the.previously performed Schematic Design
Phase. A fixed fee of $1,500 will be invoiced to the city to modify the previous
Schematic Design Phase drawings per the new design concept approved by the City
of Beaumont to serve as the guide for all work performed. The balance of
architectural and engineering services will follow the previously approved Owner -
Architect Agreement."
Design Development Phase 20% of total fee
Construction. Documents Phase 30% of total fee
Bidding Phase 10% of total fee
Construction Phase 25% of total fee
We appreciate the opportunity to work with the city on this continuation of Tyrrell Park master
plan improvements. Please contact our office should there be any questions. We have
attached a copy of the 2009 approved agreement for your review and consideration.
With kindest regards,
ARCHITECTURAL ALLIANCE, INC.
J. Rob Clark, AIA
Enc.
350 Pine Street, Suite 720
Beaumont, Texas 77701
409.866.7196
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Ronald M. Jones, AIA
J. Rob Clark, AIA
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