HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-302ORDINANCE NO / Dai
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
ARCHITECTURAL CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND DUNKIN SIMS
STOFFELS, INC FOR DENIA PARK PHASE II, AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF
FUNDS THEREFOR, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS HEREBY ORDAINS
SECTION I That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute an architectural
contract between the City of Denton and Dunkin Sims Stoffels, Inc for Denia Park Phase II,
substantially in the form of the contract which is attached to and made a part of this ordinance for
all purposes
SECTION II That the City Managei is authorized to make the expenditures as set forth
in the attached contract
SECTION III That this ordmance shall become effective immediately upon its passage
and approval
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PASSED AND APPROVED this the 6 / � day of , 1997
ATTEST
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BY
APPELED AS 0 LEGAL FORM
HERBERT L PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY
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JACK MILLER,, MAYOR
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AGREEMENT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
This Agreement made as of the 21 day of OCTOBER . 1997 between the City
of Denton, Texas, hereinafter referred to as "Owner", and Dunkin Suns Stoffels, Inc hereinafter
referred to as "Architect" for the following Project Dents, Park Renovation Please II The Owner
and Architect agree as set forth below
ARTICLE 1
ARCHITECT'S RESPONSIBILITIES
1.1 ARCHITECT'S 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.g The Arclutect's services shall be performed as expeditiously as is consistent with the
normal degree of professional skill and care and the orderly progress of the Work 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 allow-
ances for periods of time required for the Owner's review and for approval of submissions by
authorities having junsdiction 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 tins schedule shall be mutually acceptable to both parties
1.14 The services covered by tins 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 Basic Services, and include without Imi-
tation normal structural, mechanical and electrical engineering services and any other engineering
services necessary to produce a complete and accurate set of Construction Documents, 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
2.21 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
2.23 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 all applicable laws,
statutes, ordinances, codes and regulations
2.2.5 The Architect shall submit to the Owner a preliminary detailed estimate of
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,
mechanical and electrical systems, materials and such other elements as may be appropriate, which
shall comply with all applicable laws, statutes, ordinances, codes and regulations Notwithstanding
Owner's approval of the documents, Architect warrants that the Documents and specifications 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 preliminary estimate of
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 Ar-
clutect 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 all applicable laws, statutes, ordinances, codes and regulations
2.4.2 The Architect shall assist the Owner in the preparation of the necessary bidding
information, bidding forms, the Conditions of the contract, and the form of Agreement between the
Owner and contractor
2.43 The Architect shall advise the Owner of any adjustments to previous preliminary
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estimates of Construction Cost indicated by changes in requirements or general market conditions
2.4A The Architect shall assist the Owner in connection with the Owner's responsibility for
filing documents required for the approval of 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 prelimmary 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 as may be required by the City 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 - ADbIINISTRATION OF THE CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT
2.6.1 The Arolutect's responsibility to provide Basic Services for the Construction Phase
under thus Agreement commences with the award of the Contract for Construction and terminates
at the issuance to the Owner of the final Certificate for Payment, unless extended under the terms of
Subparagraph 9 3 2
2.6.2 The Architect shall provide detailed 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 thus Agreement, unless otherwise provided in this
Agreement
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
2.6A 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 tlus Agreement unless otherwise modified
by written instrument
2.6.5 The Architect shall observe the construction site, regardless of whether 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 mdicatmg 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
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shall keep the Owner informed of the progress and quality of the Work, and shall exercise the
utmost 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 represents that he will
follow the highest professional standards in performing all services under this Agreement The
Architect shall promptly correct any defective designs or specifications fiumshed by the Architect
at no cost to the Owner The Owner's 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 except
insofar as such failure may result from Architect's negligent acts or omissions 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
2.6.7 The Architect shall at all tunes have access to the Work wherever it is in preparation or
progress
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 certify 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 Contractors 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 irepresentations are subject to mmor 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, sequen-
ces 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 responsibility and 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 require 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
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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, when completed, will be in compliance with the requirements of the
Contract Documents The Architect shall act with such reasonable promptness to cause no 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 wluch remain the responsibility of the
Contractor to the extent required by the Contract Documents The Architect's review shall not
constitute approval of safety precautions or, unless otherwise specifically stated by the Architect, of
construction means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures The Arcltect'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 cntena required by
the Contract Documents
2.6.13 The Arclutect shall prepare Change Orders and Construction Change Directives, with
supporting documentation and data if deemed necessary by the Architect as provided in Sub-
paragraphs 3 11 and 3 3 3, 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 inferable from the Contract Documents and shall be in writing or in the form of draw-
ings When waking 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 mterpre-
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tenons or decisions so rendered in good faith in accordance with all the provisions of tlus
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
2.0.18 The Architect (1) shall render services under the Agreement in accordance with the
normal professional standards prevailing in the Dallas -Fort Worth metropiex area, (2) will
reimburse the Owner for all damages caused by the defective designs the Architect prepares, and
(3) 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 set(s) of reproducible prints
showing all sigmficant changes to the Construction Documents during the Construction Phase
ARTICLE 3
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
3.1 GENERAL
3.1.1 The services described in tlus 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 tlus 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 Conttngent Additional Services in Paragraph 3 3 are required due to circumstances beyond
the Arclutecfs 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
31 PROJECT REPRESENTATION BEYOND BASIC SERVICES
3.2.1 If more extensive representation at the site than is described in 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 therefor 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 iAIA Document B352 current as of the date of this Agreement, unless otherwise agreed
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3.3 CONTINGENT ADDITIONAL SERVICES
3.3.1 Making material revisions in Drawings, Specifications or other documents when such
revisions are:
inconsistent with approvals or instructions previously given by the Owner,
including revisions made necessary by adjustments in the Owner's program or
Project budget,
required by the enactment or revision of codes, laws or regulations subsequent to
the preparation of such documents, or
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 Preparing Drawings, Specifications and other documentation and supporting data, and
providing other services in connection with Change Orders and Construction Change Directives
3.3.4 Providing consultation concerning replacement of Work damaged by fire or other
cause during construction, and famishing services required in connection with the replacement of
such Work
3.3.5 Providing services made necessary by the default of the Contractor, by major defects or
deficiencies in the Work 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 evaluating an extensive number of clauns submitted by the
Contractor or others in connection with the Work
3.3.7 Providing services in connection with a public hearing, arbitration proceeding or legal
proceeding except where the Architect is party thereto
3.3.8 Preparing 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
sites
3.4 OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL SERVICES
3.4.1 Providing financial feasibility or other special studies
3.4.2 Providing planning surveys, site evaluations or comparative studies of prospective
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3.4.3 Providing special surveys, environmental studies and submissions required for
approvals of governmental authorities or others havmg junschction over the Project
3.4.4 Providing services relative to future facilities, systems and equipment
3.4.5 Providing services to investigate existing conditions or facilities or to make measured
drawings thereof
3.4.6 Providing services to verify the accuracy of drawings or other information fimnshed by
the Owner
3.4.7 Providing coordination of construction performed by separate contractors or by the
Owner's own forces and coordination of services required in connection with construction per-
formed and equipment supplied by the Owner
3.4.8 Providing services in connection with the work of a construction manager or separate
consultants retained by the Owner
3.0 Providing detailed quantity surveys or inventories of material, equipment and labor
3.4.10 Providing analyses of owning and operating costs
3.4.11 Making investigations, inventories of materials or equipment, or valuations and
detailed appraisals of existing facilities
3.4.12 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
3.4.13 Providing interior design and sumlar services required for or in connection with the
selection, procurement or installation of furniture, f umshings and related equipment
3A.14 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.
3.4.15 Providing services of consultants for other than architectural, structural, mechanical
and electrical engineering portions of the Project provided as a part of Basic Services
3.4.16 Providing any other services not otherwise included in this Agreement or not
customarily furnished in accordance with generally accepted architectural practice
3.4.17 Preparing a set of reproducible record drawings showing significant changes in the
Work made during construction based on marked -up prints, drawings and other data furnished by
the Contractor to the Architect (This is for drawings prepared in addition to those specified in
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Section 2 6 19 )
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 reasonable contingencies related to all of these
costs
43 If requested by the Architect, the Owner shall fiunish evidence that financial
arrangements have been made to fulfill the Owner's obligations under this Agreement
4.4 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 Arclutect's services
4.5 The Owner shall fiimish surveys describing physical characteristics, legal limitations and
utility locations for the site of the Project, and a written legal description of the site The surveys
and legal iinformation shall include, as applicable, grades and Imes of streets, alleys, pavements and
adjoining property and structures, adjacent drainage, rights -of -way, restrictions, easements,
encroachments, zoning, deed restrictions, boundaries and contours of the site, locations, dimensions
and necessary data pertaining to existing buildings, other improvements and trees, and information
concerning available utility services and Imes, both public and private, above and below grade,
including inverts and depths All the information on the survey shall be referenced to a project
benchmark.
4.6 The Owner shall furnish the services of geotechnical engineers when such services are
requested by the Architect Such services may include but are not Imuted to test borings, test pits,
determinations of soil bearing values, percolation tests, evaluations of hazardous materials, ground
corrosion and resistively tests, including necessary operations for anticipating sub -soil conditions,
with reports and appropriate professional recommendations
4.6.1 The Owner shall firrmsh the services of other consultants when such services are
reasonably required by the scope of the Project and are requested by the Architect and are not re-
tained by the Architect as part of its Basic Services.
4.7 The Owner shall fimnsh 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
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4.8 The Owner shall fimrmsh 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
4.9 The services, information, surveys and reports required by Paragraphs 4 5 through 4 8
shall be fimushed at the Owner's expense, and the Architect shall be entitled to rely upon the accur-
acy and completeness thereof in the absence of any negligence on the part of the Arclutect
4.10 The Owner shall give prompt written notice to the Arclutect if the Owner becomes
aware of any fault or defect in the Project or nonconformance with the Contract Documents
4.11 Arclutect shall propose language for certificates or certifications to be requested of the
Architect or Arcltect'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
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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 Arclutect
5.1.2 The Construction Cost shall include the cost at current market rates of labor and
materials fim ushed 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, nghts-of-way, financing or other costs which are the responsibili-
ty of the Owner as provided in Article 4
51 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 Arclutect's best
judgment as a design professional famihar 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 evalua-
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tion 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 fimnishing, 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 lmut has been
established, 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 Constriction 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 Arcitect submits the
Construction Documents to the Owner, any Project budget or fixed lumt of Construction Cost shall
be adjusted to reflect changes in the general level of prices in the constriction industry between the
date of submission of the Construction Documents to the Owner and the date on which proposals
aresought.
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 tins 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 Dmwmgs, Specifications or other documents
shall notlbe used by the Owner or others on other projects for additions to this Project or for
completion of this Project by others, unless tins Agreement is terminated because Arclutect is in de-
fault of this Agreement, at which time the documents become the property of the City of Denton
6.2 Submission or distribution of documents to meet official regulatory requirements or for
smilar 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 of tlus 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
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receipt of such notice, all work and labor being performed under the Agreement shall cease
immediately Before the end of the flinty (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 shall be promptly delivered to the Owner in a
reasonably organized form Should Owner subsequently contract with a new architect for con-
tinuation 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 Arclutect's compensation shall be equitably adjusted to provide for
expenses incurred in the interruption and resumption of the Arclutecfs 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 tins
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 tins 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 laws of the State of Texas
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 tins 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, suc-
cessors, assigns and legal representatives of such other party with respect to all covenants of this
Agreement. Neither Owner nor Architect shall assign tins Agreement without the written consent
of the other
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8.4 Tins 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 tins Agreement shall create a contractual relationship with or a
cause of action in favor of a thud party against either the Owner or Architect
8.6 Unless otherwise provided in tits 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 lumted
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 of similar skill and expertise should have noticed
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 Arclutect'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 confi-
dential or proprietary The Owner shall provide professional credit for the Architect on the con-
struction 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 Arclutect'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 benefits,
insurance, sick leave, holidays, vacations, pensions and smular contnbutions and benefits
9.2 REIM[BUiRSABLE 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 Expense of transportation in connection with the Project, 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 Expense of reproductions (except the reproduction of the sets of documents
referenced in Subparagraph 2 619), postage and handling of Drawings, Specifications and other
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documents
9.2.13 If authorized in advance by the Owner, expense of overtime work requiring higher
than regular rates
9.2.1.4 Expense of renderings, models and mock-ups requested by the Owner
9.2,1.5 Expense of computer -aided design and drafting equipment time when used in
connection with the Project.
93 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 Subpara-
graph 10 2.2.
93.2 If and to the extent that the time initially established in Subparagraph 10 4 1 of this
Agreement is exceeded or extended through no fault of the Architect, compensation for any
services rendered during the additional period of time shall be computed in the manner set forth in
Subparagraph 10 2 2
93.3 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 proposlal is received, the most recent preliminary estimate of Construction Cost or detailed
estmiate 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 Archntecfs statement of services rendered
or expenses incurred.
9.5 PAYMENTS WIrIHIELD
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
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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 $41,500 00
10.1.2 Progress payments for Basic Services in each phase shall total the following
percentages of the total Basic Compensation payable
o Schematic Design Phase 15%
o Design and Development Phase 20%
o Construction Documents Phase 30%
o Bidding Phase 10%
o Construction Phase 25%
o 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 Section 10 2 2
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
Principals $95 00 per hour
Associates 65 00 per hour
Technical Staff 45 00 per hour
Clerical Staff 25 00 per hour
10.2.3 FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES OF CONSULTANTS, including additional
structural, mechanical and electrical engineering services and those provided under Subparagraph
3 4 16 or identified in Article 1 I as part of Additional Services, a multiple of 1 1 tunes the amounts
billed to the Architect for such services
103 REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
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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 one (1) tunes 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 IF THE BASIC SERVICES covered by this agreement have not been completed
within one year of the date of execution hereof, through no fault of the Architect, extension of the
Architect's services beyond that time shall be compensated as provided in Subparagraphs 9 3 2 and
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10.4.2 Payments are due and payable forty-five (45) days from the date 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
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 Bests Key Rating
Guide, authorized to do business in Texas, in an amount not less than five hundred thousand dollars
($500,000) Such policy shall require the giving of written notice to Owner at least thirty days prior
to cancellation, non -renewal or material modification of any policies, evidenced by return receipt of
United States Certified Mail Architect shall furnish Owner with copies of said policies or certi-
ficates evidencing such coverage
11.2 Architect agrees to mdemmfy, hold harmless, and defend the City, at Arcltect's cost,
its officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all clauns or suits for injunes, dam-
ages, loss, or liability of whatever kind or character, ansing out of or in connection with the
performance by the Architect of those services contemplated by this Agreement, based upon
allegations of negligent acts or omissions of Architect, its officers, agents, employees, consultants
and subcontractors
This Agreement entered into as of the day and year first written above
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS,
OWNER
BY J I.�
TED BENAVIDES, CITY MANAGER
DUNKIN SIMS STOFFELS, INC
ARTBy_
DENNIS SIMS, PRESIDENT
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
HERBERT L PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY
E \DOCS\K\DUNM SIMS ARCHPIECf
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