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2005-183 ORDINANCE NO. ~OtJ!J- /fJð AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE FIRM OF FREESE AND NICHOLS, INe. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR ENGINEERING REVIEW OF THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Freese and Nichols, Inc., a professional engineering finn (the "Provider") is being selected as the most highly qualified on the basis of its demonstrated competence and qualifications to perfonn the proposed professional services; and WHEREAS, attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference is a proposed professional services agreement between the City and the Provider to perfonn engineering services for engineering review of the City's development review process (the "Contract"); and WHEREAS, the fees under the Contract are fair and reasonable and are consistent with and not higher than the recommended practices and fees published by the professional associations applicable to the Provider's profession and such fees do not exceed the maximum provided by law; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. The findings set forth in the preamble of this Ordinance are incorporated by reference into the body of this Ordinance as if fully set forth herein. SECTION 2, The City Council hereby approves the Contract. The City Manager, or his designee is hereby authorized execute the Contract on behalf of the City and to carry out the rights and duties of the City under the Contract and is authorized to expend funds as required by the Contract. SECTION 3, This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and approval. 6(; (þ. PASSED AND APPROVED this the ~/ ~ day of 'Ñ ê~ I~~ ,2005. EULINE BROCK, MAYOR ATTEST: JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY BY: BY: Page 2 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW SERVICES STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF DENTON § THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of the r /.¿,t day of . , 2005, by and between the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas municipal co oration, with its principal office at 215 East McKinney Street, Denton, Denton County, Texas 76201, hereinafter called "CITY" and Freese and Nichols, Inc., with its corporate office at 4055 International Plaza, Suite 200, Fort Worth, Texas 76109, hereinafter called "CONSULTANT," acting herein, by and through their duly authorized representatives. WITNESSETH, that in consideration of the covenants and agreements herein contained, the parties hereto do mutually agree as follows: ARTICLE 1 EMPLOYMENT OF CONSULTANT The CITY hereby contracts with the CONSULTANT, as an independent contractor, and the CONSULTANT hereby agrees to perfonn the services herein in connection with the Projeet as stated in the sections to follow, with diligence and in accordance with the highest professional standards customarily obtained for such services in the State of Texas. The professional services set out herein are in connection with the following described project: The Project shall include, without limitation, reviewing plats, site plans, infrastructure improvements related to development, construction plans and variance requests during the development permitting for compliance with the City Development Code and Code of Ordinances. CONSULTANT will work directly for the Development Review Coordinator in the Planning and Development Department ARTICLE 2 SCOPE OF SERVICES The CONSULTANT shall perfonn the following services in a professional manner: A. The CONSULTANT shall perfonn all those services as necessary and as described in the CITY's RSFP #3318, which is attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "A" as if written word for word herein. B. To perform all those services set forth in CONSULTANT's Scope of Services dated May 17,2005, which proposal is attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "B" as if written word for word herein. C. CONSULTANT shall perform all those services set forth in Article IB (Specific Project Reviews) of the Scope of Services Exhibit B on an individual task order basis. Page I D. If there is any conflict between the tenns of this Agreement and the exhibits attached to this Agreement, the terms and conditions of this Agreement will control over the terms and conditions of the attached exhibits. ARTICLE 3 ADDITIONAL SERVICES Additional serviees to be performed by the CONSULTANT, if authorized by the CITY, which are not included in the above-described Basic Serviees, are deseribed in Exhibit B. ARTICLE 4 PERIOD OF SERVICE This Agreement shall become effective upon execution of this Agreement by the CITY and the CONSULTANT and upon issue of a notice to proceed by the CITY, and shall remain in force for a period of three years with the possibility of up to three one-year contract extensions as approved by the CITY. This Agreement may be sooner terminated in accordance with the provisions hereof. The CONSULTANT shall make all reasonable efforts to complete the services set forth herein as expeditiously as possible and to meet the schedule established by the CITY, acting through its City Manager or his designee. ARTICLE 5 COMPENSATION A. COMPENSATION TERMS: I. "Subcontract Expense" is defined as expenses incurred by the CONSULTANT in employment of others in outside firms for services in the area of professional engineering, or related services. 2. "Direct Non-Labor Expense" is defined as that expense for any assignment incurred by the CONSULTANT for supplies, transportation and equipment, travel, communications, subsistence, and lodging away from home, and similar ineidental expenses in eonnection with that assignment. B. BILLING AND PAYMENT: For and in consideration of the professional services to be performed by the CONSULTANT herein, the CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT, based upon the satisfactory completion of the Basic Services tasks set forth in the Scope of Services as shown in Article II above. I. CONSULTANT shall perform its work on this Project in accordance with the provisions of Article IA (Recurring Services) as defined by the Scope of Services of Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herewith by reference. CONSULTANT shall be paid for these services on a monthly basis for a lump sum amount of $15,500 per month for the length of the contract. Page 2 2. CONSULTANT shall perfonn its work on this Project in accordance with the provisions of Article ill (Specific Project Reviews) as defined by the Scope of Services of Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herewith by reference, CONSULTANT shall be paid for these services on a task order basis at the rates deseribed in Exhibit C. 3. Monthly payments to the CONSULTANT will be made on the basis of detailed monthly statements rendered to and approved by the CITY through its City Manager or his designee; however, under no circumstances shall any monthly statement for services exceed the value of the work perfonned at the time a statement is rendered. 4. Nothing contained in this Article shall require the CITY to pay for any work which is unsatisfactory, as reasonably determined by the City Manager or his designee, or whieh is not submitted in eompliance with the terms of this Agreement. The CITY shall not be required to make any payments to the CONSULTANT when the CONSULTANT is in default under this Agreement. 5. It is specifically understood and agreed that the CONSULTANT shall not be authorized to undertake any work pursuant to this Agreement which would require additional payments by the CITY for any charge, expense, or reimbursement above the maximum not to exceed fee as stated, without first having obtained written authorization from the CITY. The CONSULTANT shall not proceed to perform the services listed in Article 3 "Additional Services," without obtaining prior written authorization from the CITY. C, ADDITIONAL SERVICES: For additional services authorized in writing by the CITY in Article 3, the CONSULTANT shall be paid based on the Schedule of Charges at an hourly rate shown in Exhibit "c." Payments for additional services shall be due and payable upon submission by the CONSULTANT, and shall be in accordance with subsection B hereof. Statements shall not be submitted more frequently than monthly. D. PA YMENT: If the CITY fails to make payments due the CONSULTANT for services and expenses within sixty (60) days after receipt of the CONSULTANT's undisputed statement thereof, the amounts due the CONSULTANT will be increased by the rate of one percent (1%) per month from the said sixtieth (60th) day, and, in addition, the CONSULTANT may, after giving seven (7) days' written notice to the CITY, suspend services under this Agreement until the CONSULTANT has been paid in full all amounts due for services, expenses, and charges, provided, however, nothing herein shall require the CITY to pay the late charge of one percent (1%) set forth herein if the CITY reasonably determines that the work is unsatisfactory, in accordance with this Article 5, "Compensation." Page 3 ARTICLE 6 OBSERVATION AND REVIEW OF THE WORK The CONSULTANT will exercise reasonable care and due diligence in discovering and promptly reporting to the CITY any defects or deficiencies in the work of the CONSULTANT or any subcontractors or subconsultants. ARTICLE 7 OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS All documents prepared or furnished by the CONSULTANT (and CONSULTANT's subcontractors or subconsultants) pursuant to this Agreement are instruments of service, and shall become the property of the CITY upon the termination of this Agreement. The CONSULTANT is entitled to retain copies of all such documents. The documents prepared and furnished by the CONSULTANT are intended only to be applieable to this Project, and CITY's use of these documents in other projects shall be at CITY's sole risk and expense. In the event the CITY uses any of the information or materials developed pursuant to this Agreement in another project or for other purposes than specified herein, CONSULTANT is released from any and all liability relating to their use in that project. ARTICLE 8 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR CONSULTANT shall provide services to CITY as an independent contractor, not as an employee of the CITY. CONSULTANT shall not have or claim any right arising from employee status. ARTICLE 9 INDEMNITY AGREEMENT The CONSULTANT shall indemnify and save and hold harmless the CITY and its officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all liability, claims, demands, damages, losses, and expenses, including, but not limited to court costs and reasonable attorney fees incurred by the CITY, and including, without limitation, damages for bodily and personal injury, death and property damage, resulting from the negligent acts or omissions of the CONSULTANT or its officers, shareholders, agents, or employees in the execution, operation, or performance of this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create a liability to any person who is not a party to this Agreement, and nothing herein shall waive any of the parties' defenses, both at law or equity, to any claim, cause of action, or litigation filed by anyone not a party to this Agreement, including the defense of governmental immunity, which defenses are hereby expressly reserved. Page 4 ARTICLE 10 INSURANCE During the performance of the services under this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall maintain the following insurance with an insurance company licensed to do business in the State of Texas by the State Insurance ComITÙssion or any successor agency that has a rating with Best Rate Carriers of at least an A- or above: A. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance with bodily injury limits of not less than $500,000 for each occurrence and not less than $500,000 in the aggregate, and with property damage limits of not less than $100,000 for each occurrence and not less than $100,000 in the aggregate. B. Automobile Liability Insurance with bodily injury limits of not less than $500,000 for each person and not less than $500,000 for each accident, and with property damage limits of not less than $ I 00,000 for each accident. C. Worker's Compensation Insurance in accordance with statutory requirements, and Employers' Liability Insurance with limits of not less than $100,000 for each accident. D. Professional Liability Insurance with limits of not less than $1,000,000 annual aggregate. E. The CONSULTANT shall furnish insurance certificates or insurance policies at the CITY's request to evidence such coverages. The insurance policies shall name the CITY as an additional insured on all such policies, and shall contain a provision that such insurance shall not be canceled or modified without thirty (30) days' prior written notice to CITY and CONSULTANT, In such event, the CONSULTANT shall, prior to the effeetive date of the change or cancellation, serve substitute polieies furnishing the same coverage. ARTICLE 11 ARBITRATION AND ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION The parties may agree to settle any disputes under this Agreement by submitting the dispute to arbitration or other means of alternate dispute resolution, such as mediation. No arbitration or alternate dispute resolution arising out of or relating to this Agreement, involving one party's disagreement, may include the other party to the disagreement without the other's approval. ARTICLE 12 TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, either party may terminate by giving thirty (30) days' advance written notice to the other party. Page 5 B. This Agreement may be terminated in whole or in part in the event of either party substantially failing to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement. No such termination will be affected unless the other party is given (1) written notice (delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested) of intent to terminate and setting forth the reasons specifying the non-performance, and not less than thirty (30) calendar days to cure the failure; and (2) an opportunity for consultation with the terminating party prior to termination. c. If the Agreement is terminated prior to completion of the services to be provided hereunder, CONSULTANT shall immediately cease all services and shall render a final bill for services to the CITY within thirty (30) days after the date of termination. The CITY shall pay CONSULTANT for all services properly rendered and satisfactorily performed and for reimbursable expenses to termination incurred prior to the date of termination, in accordance with Article 5 "Compensation." Should the CITY subsequently contract with a new consultant for the continuation of services on the Project, CONSULTANT shall cooperate in providing information. The CONSULTANT shall turn over all documents prepared or furnished by CONSULTANT pursuant to this Agreement to the CITY on or before the date of termination, but may maintain copies of such documents for its use. ARTICLE 13 RESPONSIBILITY FOR CLAIMS AND LIABILITIES Approval by the CITY shall not constitute, nor be deemed a release of the responsibility and liability of the CONSULTANT, its employees, associates, agents, subcontractors, and subconsultants for the accuracy and competency of their designs or other work; nor shall such approval be deemed to be an assumption of such responsibility by the CITY for any defect in the design or other work prepared by the CONSULTANT, its employees, subcontractors, agents, and consultants. ARTICLE 14 NOTICES All notices, communications, and reports required or permitted under this Agreement shall be personally delivered or mailed to the respective parties by depositing same in the United States mail to the address shown below, certified mail, return receipt requested, unless otherwise specified herein. Mailed notices shall be deemed communicated as of three (3) days after mailing: To CONSULTANT: To CITY: Freese and Nichols, Inc. Ronald J. Harper, P.E., Assoeiate 105 S. Tennessee, Suite 101 McKinney, Texas 75069 City of Denton Kelly Carpenter, AICP, Director 221 N. Elm Denton, Texas 76201 Page 6 All notices shall be deemed effective upon receipt by the party to whom such notice is given, or within three (3) days after mailing. ARTICLE 15 ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Agreement, consisting of nine (9) pages and three (3) Exhibits, constitutes the complete and final expression of the agreement of the parties, and is intended as a complete and exclusive statement of the tenns of their agreements, and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous offers, promises, representations, negotiations, discussions, communications, and agreements which may have been made in connection with the subjeet matter hereof. ARTICLE 16 SEVERABILITY If any provision of this Agreement is found or deemed by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, it shall be considered severable from the remainder of this Agreement and shall not cause the remainder to be invalid or unenforceable. In such event, the parties shall reform this Agreement to replace such stricken provision with a valid and enforeeable provision which comes as close as possible to expressing the intention of the stricken provision. ARTICLE 17 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS The CONSULTANT shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances applicable to the work covered hereunder as they may now read or hereinafter be amended. ARTICLE 18 DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED In performing the services required hereunder, the CONSULTANT shall not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, or physical handicap. ARTICLE 19 PERSONNEL A. The CONSULTANT represents that it has or will secure, at its own expense, all personnel required to perform all the services required under this Agreement. Such personnel shall not be employees or officers of, or have any contractual relations with the CITY, CONSULTANT shall inform the CITY of any conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest that may arise during the term of this Agreement. B. All services required hereunder will be performed by the CONSULTANT or under its supervision. All personnel engaged in work shall be qualified, and shall be authorized and permitted under state and local laws to perform such services. Page 7 E. ARTICLE 20 ASSIGNABILITY The CONSULTANT shall not assign any interest in this Agreement, and shall not transfer any interest in this Agreement (whether by assignment, novation, or otherwise) without the prior written consent of the CITY. ARTICLE 21 MODIFICATION No waiver or modification of this Agreement or of any covenant, condition, or limitation herein contained shall be valid unless in writing and duly executed by the party to be charged therewith, and no evidence of any waiver or modification shall be offered or received in evidence in any proceeding arising between the parties hereto out of or affecting this Agreement, or the rights or obligations of the parties hereunder, and unless such waiver or modification is in writing and duly executed; and the parties further agree that the provisions of this section will not be waived unless as set forth herein. ARTICLE 22 MISCELLANEOUS A. The following exhibits are attached to and made a part of this Agreement: Exhibit A, RSFP #3318 Engineering Development Review Services; Exhibit B, Scope of Services and Exhibit C, Schedule of Charges. B. CONSULTANT agrees that CITY shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after the final payment under this Agreement, have access to and the right to examine any directly pertinent books, documents, papers, and records of the CONSULTANT involving transactions relating to this Agreement. CONSULTANT agrees that CITY shall have access during normal working hours to all necessary CONSULTANT facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate working space in order to conduct audits in compliance with this section. CITY shall give CONSULTANT reasonable advance notice of intended audits. C. Venue of any suit or cause of action under this Agreement shall lie exclusively in Denton County, Texas, This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. D. For the purpose of this Agreement, the key persons who will perform most of the work hereunder shall be Ronald J. Harper and Tricia H. Hatley. However, nothing herein shall limit CONSULTANT from using other qualified and competent members of its firm to perform the services required herein. CONSULTANT shall commence, carryon, and complete any and all projects with all applicable dispatch, in a sound, economical, and efficient manner and in accordance with the provisions hereof. In accomplishing the projects, CONSULTANT shall take such steps as are appropriate to ensure that the work involved is properly coordinated with related work being carried on by the CITY. Page 8 F. The CITY shall assist the CONSULTANT by placing at the CONSULTANT's disposal all available infonnation pertinent to the Project, including previous reports, any other data relative to the Project, and arranging for the access thereto, and make all provisions for the CONSULTANT to enter in or upon public and private property as required for the CONSULTANT to perfonn services under this Agreement. G. The captions of this Agreement are for infonnational purposes only, and shall not in any way affect the substantive tenns or conditions of this Agreement. IN WITNESS HEREOF, the City of Denton, Texas has caused this Agreement to be executed by its duly authorized City Manager, and CONSUL T AN~has executes! ,this Agreement through its duly authorized undersigned officer on this the ~ day of (ft(fl.1~ , 2005. z¡ ~~ON ATTEST: JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY BY ~,,;\: \~!l \ \:" ~ APPROVED AS 0 LEGAL FORM: HERBERT lo PRO CITY AT RNEY BY: FREESE AND NICHOLS, INc. C~~::jJ.I~ -r TRICIA H, H TLEY, P,E. J PRINCIPAL WITNESS: BY t~ ~11Þ</ Page 9 Exhibi1 A CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS RFSP # 3318 ENGINEERING D EVELO Pl\1ENT REVIEW SERVICES PROPOSAL DUE :MARCH 17, 2005 2:00 P.M. RFSP 3318 - ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW SERVICES J. INTRODUCTION The City of Denton (City) is interested in receiving proposals to contract with a qualified engineering consulting finn (Finn) to provide Development Review for the engineering factors associated with development proposals. This effort will include, but not be limited to, reviewing plats, site plans, infrastructure improvements related to development, construction plans and variance requests during the development pennitting for compliance with the City Development Code and Code of Ordinances. The FÍ1m win work directly for the Development Review Coordinator in the Plal1l1ing and Development Department. The Development Code, the Criteria Manual, the universal application, checklists, schedules, 2004-05 caseloads and other infonnation that the Firm wil1 need to be familiar with in order to make its proposal and to perfonn the work are available upon request by contacting the Purchasing office, II. SCOPE OF WORK A. EFFORT REQUIRED I. The Finn's efforts wil1 include the fol1owing: a. Review the City's engineering development review process checklists and recommend changes to the Development Review Coordinator. Changes wil1 be recommended based on Finn's development review experience, its developer experience and best engineering practices. b. Become familiar with the City's Development Code. c. Become familiar with al1 City Master Plans and Long-Range Plans that win affect development. This win initial1y require a review of existing plans (paper and electronic) and meetings with appropriate departments coordinated by the City's Development Review Coordinator. d, Attend .and present development cases at Planning and Zoning Cornn1ission meetings as required by the Development Review Coordinator. Since the City has an established case manager system, it is anticipated that the Firm wil1 only be called upon in special cases to attend P and Z meetings, e. Attend Economic Development meetings, development pre-construction meetings, as required by the Development Review Coordinator. II is anticipated that the City's Inspections group, in the Utilities and CIP Engineering Department, wil1 usual1y be responsible for and attend pre- construction meetings. Page 2 of 10 RFSP 33] 8 - ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT REVJEW SERV1CES f. Use the City's permitting software (TralùT). Finn will enter its comments into the pennit tracking system on the schedule provided by the City, Finn will make the project team(s) and manager available for training at the City on its pennit tracking software, Fil111 is expected to communicate by telephone, email and other communication tools with the City on a daily or more frequent basis. g. Firm will make its projectteam(s) and manager available for training on the City's development review process, codes and customer service orientation, h. Finn will scan reviewed/marked up plans for uploading to the TraklT system and will make the original marked up plan set available to the Development Review Coordinator for return to the applicant. i. Attend/participate in weekly City Development Review Committee staff meetings to review projects. j. Finn will make available an engineer to work at the City offices for a consistent, continuing period each week dming which office hours are offered to applicants. k. Respond to phone calls from case manager, applicant and/or Development Review Coordinator within two hours. 2, CNIL AND PLANNING REVIEWS a. Provide qualified reviewers for development preliminary and [mal plats, site plans, Special Use Permits (SUP), variances, and civil constmction plans. b, Review developer submittals for compliance with the City Development Code and the Floodplain Ordinance (Chapter 30) of the Denton Code of Ordinances. c. Be familiar with entire Development Code, Criteria Manual, Comprehensive Plan and all associated Master Plans of the City, d. Review developer submittals for compliance and coordination with stonn water quality best management practices and other environmental requirements. e. Review developer submittals for compliance with or furtherance of projects identified in the Water/Wastewater Master Plan, Mobility Plan, Drainage Master Plan, Parks Master Plans, Capital Improvement Plans, and all other long-range plans, Page 3 of 10 RFSP 3318 - ENGrNEERING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW SERVICES f. Uses field data and operational data supplied by the City through the Development Review Coordinator to supplement the Code, manuals, and master plans. g. Issues requiring coordination of development projects with long-range plans win be identified by the Development Review Coordinator. Firn1 may be involved in such coordination meetings as needed by the Development Review Coordinator. h, Prepare and submit comments to the City's pem1itting software system (TrakIT) on the specified schedule for the oversight of the Development Review Coordinator. i. The engineer (Firn1) is required to participate in meetings with applicants and in conversations to explain comments pursuant to the direction of the Development Review Coordinator. The Finn is required to notify the case manager of conversations with the applicant, so the case manager is infonned and the record include references to the conversations. j. Provide clarification of City requirements dUJing the development review process to the applicant through the case manager, unless contacted directly by the applicant. Finn win document all client contact in the permit tracking software. k. Firm will attend and participate in weekly Development Review Committee staff meetings, I. Finn win attend and participate in meetings with applicant as required. m. Finn will attend and participate in Engineering Cabinet meetings as required by the Development Review Coordinator. n. Finn is a reviewer of plans prepared by professional engineers and is expected NOT to redesign projects. B. FIRM REQUIREMENTS The Finn must demonstrate compliance with the following requirements: 1. Direct employees of the Finn's company must perfonn all services in this contract. ' 2. Firm win not perfonn any work for private clients on projects that may be submitted for review and approval through the City's Development Page4oflO RFSP 3318 - ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW SERVICES 3, C, Pel11lltting Process, This docs not preclude the Firnl from other private work not meeting this criterion, Firnl must have in its employment a multi-discip1inary staff of a size sufficient to perfonD the services. These disciplines must include civil engineering and environmental. The project manager must be a Professional Engineer, licensed in the State of Texas, with at least ten years of development design and development review in Texas. For each sub-discip1ine (water/wastewater, drainage, transportation, environmental, and general civil), at least one senior levc1 P.E. wi11 provide development review guidance and oversight to others (licensed P.E.'s and/or ETT's) who may work on this program. 4, City desires continuity from the Firm's review team: Finn wi1l provide at least one team that wi11 stay together over time on tIlls project. Lack of continuity or frequent changes in staffing for this program may result in tenDination of the contract. 5, City reserves the right to veto the participation of FinD's engineer on a project due to customer service or engineering review issues. 6. Film wi11 provide customer service to the City and to the app1icants in accordance with the City's customer service mission. 7, Provide comments and feedback in a timely manner in accordance with City's time1ines. PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE 1. The City has developed the fo11owing proposed project implementation schedule: Distribution ofRFP: Proposal Submittal Deadline: FinD Selection: FinD Contract Negotiation: Finn Contract Award: FinD Stmis Work: February 28, 2005 March 17, 2005 by 2:00 p.m. March 18, 2005 to April 8, 2005 April 11, 2005 to April 15,2005 May 3, 2005 May 4, 2005 III. SELECTION PROCESS The responses should address each of the fo11owing areas in the same order in which they are set forth below, Page 5 oflO RFSP 3318 - ENGIJ\TEERING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW SERVICES A. B. STATEMENT OF INTEREST Provide a statement of interest relative to this specific project, including a statement of availability to undertake this project, personnel proposed for the project team, firm's perspective on dcvelopment review and providing services to assist the City in protecting the general health, safety and welfare of citizens and its perspective on providing excellent, timcly and professional customer service as well as the time frame defined by the City. FIRMS ORGANIZA nON I. Name and Address of the Finn 2. General overview of the Finn 3. Firnl Profile, including: a. Age b. Type of finn (limited partnership, corporation, etc.) c, Finn History d, Firm Size (including number in each required discipline) e, Areas of special concentration: particular attention should be paid to identifying work in development, local government plan review work, and the preparation of codes and design standards f. Telephone number and fax number 4. Description of the Team: a. Identification of the proposed Project Manager b. Identification of key review personnel c, Organization Chart d. Resumes for each key individual on the team and definition of that individual's role in the project 5. How the fum win be organized in order to provide continuity of project review over time and on any individual development application 6. Awards c. REVELANT EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITIES Relevant experiences and capabilities of the Fiml' s team members and team as a whole will be rated by the City by a review of both completed and on-going assignments, years ofrelevant experience, credentials (P,E., versus, EIT); greater weight win be given to project experienèe within the past five (5) years containing the team members proposed: 1. Relevant project experience infonnation to include: a, Entity Name and Location. Page 6 of 10 RFSP 3318 - ENGI1\TEERING DEVELOPMENT REVJEW SERVICES b, Project description with specific descriptions of responsibilities, successes and failures related to project scope, c, Nature of professional services delivered by Firm on each of these relevant projects, incJuding identification of the responsibility and scope of the team member proposed for participation on the City project. d, List of municipal and private developer cJient references for relevant projects with contact names and telephone numbers 2, Project Understanding: a. Briefly describe your understanding of the project scope, important issues, and City requirements. 3. Project Approach: a. State briefly the firn1's opinion about the most important considerations and challenges that must be addressed in this project, and how the firnl intends to handle them. Specifically address ease and efficiency of the pernlitting process, coordination with the Development Review Coordinator, availability of the remainder of the City's review team, and anticipated review and pennitting times. 4. Team Organization: a. Discuss the finn's proposed team organization and communication methods. Be specific with regard to internal and external communications, quality control, electronic capabilities, and individual responsibilities IV. SELECTION PROCEDURES / DESCRIPTION OF PROCESS All submissions of proposals must be received by 2:00 p.m, (local time) on March 17, 2005 to be considered, Á. SUBMITTAL OF PROPOSALS I, One original copy signed by an officer authorized to bind the company, and nine copies of your completed proposal must be submitted in a sealed envelope by 2:00 p.m. on March 17, 2005, Proposals may be mailed or hand delivered. However, if sent by mail, the proposer is responsible for the timely delivery of the proposal. 2, Proposals shall be no more than thirty 8-1/2" x 11" pages, not including cover sheet. An additional1-page cover letter is also allowed. Page 7 of]O RFSP 3318 - ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW SERVICES 3, Each sealed proposal sha11 be properly addressed with the name of the Finn's finn and the item description "RFSP #33] 8 Engineering Development Review Services" written on the outside ofthe package and delivered to: City of Denton Materials Management / Purchasing 901-B Texas Street Denton, TX, 76201 Atln: Tom Shaw 4. Proposals received after 2:00 p.m. on March 17,2005 wi11 not be considered, and any proposal received after the schedule c1osing time will be retul11ed to the proposer unopened. 5. Questions conceming technical issues rc1ated to this proposal should be directed Ke11y Carpenter at 940-349-8504, 6. Questions concerning procurement Issues related to tills proposal sha11 be directed to Tom Shaw at 940-349-7133, B. PROPOSAL WITHDRAWAL No proposal may be withdrawn after having been fonnal1y opened by the City. c. LEGAL DISPUTES Proposer agrees and stipulates that in the event any litigation should occur conceming or arising out of any proposals subnlltled in response to a Request for Proposal, the sole venue of any such legal action shall be in Denton County Texas. D. CITY AND LICENSES The Proposing Finn must be registered by the State of Texas to provide engineering in the State and have a Texas registered professional engineer on staff. Any and all fees and taxes are the responsibility ofthe offerer. E. REJECTION OF PROPOSALS The City reserves the right to: 1. Reject any and al1 proposals, and 2. Issue subsequent Requests for Proposals Page 8 of10 RFSP 3318 - ENGfNEERING DEVELOPM ENT REVIEW SERVICES F. PROPOSER RESPONSTBILTTY - PROPOSAL COSTS Proposer understands and agrees that this Request for Proposals does not obligate the City to pay any costs incurred by the proposer in the preparation and submission of a proposal, or ora1 interview, G. PROPOSALS - PUBLIC INFORMATION After evaluation and award by the City, the unsuccessful proposer may request a debriefing regarding their proposa1. Please contact Tom Shaw at the above telephone number. H. PROPOSAL FORMAT Telecopy (facsimile) proposals will not be accepted by the City. 1. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION All Equal Employment Opportunity laws apply to this project. J. ST ANDARD REQUIREMENTS Any resulting contract wil1 be subject to the standard requirements, tenus and conditions of the City covering such contracts. An Official and signed copy of the contract requirements (Agreement) wil1 be fllmished to the firm awarded this contract. Attached is the City's Standard Agreement. Any objection or modifications to the Agreement, other than the infonnation needed to consurnn1ate it, need to be addressed in the proposa1. The City reserves the right to consider these objections or modifications, K. CANCELLATION The City reserves the right to cancel the contract if the services provided are not meeting the City's needs. Notification will be provided in writing, Payment will only be provided on those services that are perfonned prior to possible cancellation of the contract. V. EVALUATION AND SELECTION PROCESS A. PROPOSAL REVIEW A Selection Team will review the proposals, This Selection Team will include members of the staff of the City and others familiar with this proposed project. Selection for the professional services in tins Request wil1 be made on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications to perfonn the services required. The finns most high1y qualified and responsive to the City's need may be invited Page 9 of 10 RFSP 3318 - ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW SERVICES for an ora] interview, if necessary. Once this selection has been made, the City will attempt to negotiate a contract with the selected firm at a fair and reasonable price. Evaluation of proposals will be based on the following: 1. Identification and understanding of the City's requirements and needs for this project; this includes an understanding of the codes, processes, and caseload: FACTOR 25% 2. Finn's past perfomlance and experience on projects of this magnitude and complexity: FACTOR 25% 3. Finn's experience with specific issues rc1ated to this project: FACTOR 25% 4. Experience and qualifications of key personnel available for this project: FACTOR 25% B. FURTHER INFORMATION The City has the option to request that a fiml provide further infonnation in order to complete the evaluation, c. CONTRACTING The selected finn wiU be offered a contract for three years for perfonning these services (with the possibility up to three one-year contract extensions), although the City reserves the right to select other firms for future contracts to perfonn these services. D. NOTIFICATION AU proposers will be notified of the finn selected to perfonn the requested work, upon final detennination by the City. Page 10 oflO EXHIBIT B SCOPE OF SERVICES Due to the nature of the services to be performed for the City of Denton, (hereinafter called "CITY"), Freese and Nichols, Inc., (hereinafter called "CONSULTANT") will propose a two level seope and fee. Since the CITY is requiring recurring services, the first level will be a standard monthly fee and will cover the services described in Article 1, Section A - Recurring Services. The second level will be based on specific deliverables such as plat reviews, construction plan reviews, flood plain reviews, traffic impact analysis, annexation plans, etc., described in Article I, Section B. A separate Task Authorization for each deliverable shall be processed. A detailed description of the services associated with specifie deliverables is described in Article 1, Section B. It is understood that CONSULTANT is being engaged to verify that plans and plats prepared by others meet ordinances in place at the time CONSULTANT reviewed the same plans and plats. CONSULTANT will be performing a very limited review of these documents and does not represent or certify them for any other purpose than to verify that the plan and plats as illustrated and described meet CITY's ordinances in place at the time these plans and plats are reviewed. ARTICLE I A. RECURRING SERVICES - CONSULTANT will provide the following services on a regular and recurring basis: 1. Provide one engineer at CITY's offices for one (1) full day and two (2) half days per week. The specific schedule for these days will be determined by CITY and CONSULTANT. During the duration of the contract these days may be modified by mutual agreement. (For the intial period a day is defined as 6 hours and a half day is defined as 3 hours.) 2. Attend bi-weekly Development Review Meetings (meeting to be held in conjunction with time period shown in A. 1.). 3. Attend a pre-application and/or pre-design meeting for applicants, such meetings are to provide applicant with necessary criteria and guidelines to be used in preparing applications and plans. 4. Attend a biweekly Comment Review Meeting (meeting to be held in conjunction with time period shown in A. 1.).. 5. Attend Planning and Zoning Commission meeting as required. 6. Attend meetings with TxDOT as required. 7. Attend meetings with FEMA as required. 8. Attend meetings with other agencies (Corps of Engineers, franchise utilities, etc) as required, B-1 9. Be available to meet with staff or applicants outside of time scheduled to discuss speeific applications. 10. Review current CITY practices, policies, criteria, guidelines, submittal checklists, etc. on a continual basis and make recommendations for modifications. 11. Make CONSULTANT staff available for initial and ongoing training in the TrakIT program. 12. Be available for CITY meetings or retreats to discuss planning or review process. 13. Provide a weekly report to CITY of all active Projects in a format to be determined, B. SPECIFIC PROJECT REVIEWS - The following services will be provided by CONSULTANT on an as needed basis for each applicable Project. CONSULTANT will not be asked to provide services for Gas Well Applications or Minor Plats. CONSULTANT assures that they will assign qualified personnel for all review efforts. Those reviews that require specialized expertise or certifications will be done by, or under the supervision, of persons having the required expertise or eertification. 1. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN/ PRELIMINARY PLAT/ PRELIMINARY PLANS REVIEWS a. Review all applications for administrative completeness. b. Review subject preliminary plats for general compliance with CITY Development Code, Criteria Manual and Master Plans. Review items including, but not limited to, R.O.W, dedications, utility easements, drainage easements, special easements, survey callouts, road layouts and special notes. c. Review preliminary site plans, drainage plans, water plans, and sewer plans for compliance with CITY Development Code, Criteria Manual and Master Plans. Review plans coordination with easements and R.O.W. 's indicated on the subject preliminary plat. d. Review the proposed development for potential impacts governed by FEMA, Corps of Engineers, TxDOT, and other regulatory agencies. Develop recommendations on permits and input from these agencies. e. Develop comments to be posted in TrakIT for the subject preliminary plats and plans, based upon the review. Include applicable comments previously generated from CITY review of the project. Submit copies of the review to CITY. f. Correspond with the developer's architect/engineer as needed for implementation of the comments from CITY and CONSULTANT, as directed by City Development Review Administrator. B-2 g. Attend City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission meetings as requested by CITY to answer questions concerning comments and recommendations on the subject Projects. h. Provide ONE (I) review of resubmitted application to verify that all comments have been addressed and to verify that revisions do not cause internal conflicts or new issues. i. Document all meetings and telephone calls with applicants. Post all meeting and phone call minutes on TrakIT. 2. FINAL PLAT REVIEWS a, Review subject final plats for general compliance with CITY Development Code, Master Plans, and approved preliminary plat. Review final wording and exhibit for required R.O.W. 's, and easements. b. Review status of required regulatory agency permit applications for the development. c. Develop comments to be posted in TrakIT for the subject final plats, based upon the review. Include applicable comments previously generated from CITY review of the project. Submit copies of the review to CITY. d. Correspond with the developer's architect/engineer as needed for implementation of the eomments from CITY and CONSULTANT as requested by City Development Review Administrator. e. Provide ONE (I) review of resubmitted application to verify that all comments have been addressed and to verify that revisions do not cause internal conflicts or new issues. f. Document all meetings and telephone calls with applicants. Post all meeting and phone call minutes on TrakIT. 3. FEMA FLOOD STUDY REVIEW a. Review CLOMR application from the applicant for compliance with the CITY's Development Code, Drainage Criteria Manual, Flood Protection and Prevention Ordinance and applicable FEMA regulations. Assist CITY's Floodplain Administrator with the submittal of the approved CLOMR application to FEMA for review. Review applicable plats for coordination of drainage easements and finished floor elevations with the approved CLOMR application. b, Review LOMR applications from the applicant for compliance with CITY's Development Code, Drainage Criteria Manual, Flood Protection and Prevention Ordinance and applicable FEMA regulations. Assist CITY's Flood Plan Administrator with the submittal of the approved LOMR B-3 application to FEMA for review. Review applicable plats for coordination of drainage easements with the approved LOMR application. 4. TIA REVIEW a. Develop comment memos based on reviews of each Traffic Impact Analysis submitted for individual Projects. These comments shall include a list of recommended improvements and/or fair share requirements based on the TIA. b, The review shall address the following items: I) Evaluate assumptions and methodologies used in the TIA 2) Identify omissions and deficiencies 3) Recommend improvements based on the TIA c. Correspond with the developer's architect/engineer as needed for implementation of the comments from CITY and CONSULTANT as requested by City Development Review Administrator. d. Correspond with TxDOT where TxDOT related issues are raised in the TIA. 5. CONSTRUCTION PLANS/SPECIFICATIONS REVIEWS a. Review subject construction plans, specifications, details, and contract documents for compliance with the approved preliminary plans and final plats. Review for compliance with CITY's design and construetion details standards. b. Review the plans for coordination with platted or recorded easements. c. Review the plans for drainage impacts on adjacent landowners. d, Review calculations in the plans for accuracy and compliance with CITY standards and acceptable standard engineering practices. e, Review any lift station proposals for compliance with CITY criteria. f. Review contract documents for compliance with CITY requirements. These may include, but not be limited to, performance, payment, and maintenance bonds, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans, technical specifications, bid proposal with accurate quantities, trench safety plans, certificates of insurance, and Contractor hold harmless agreements. g. Aid CITY in identifying and then drafting the engineering content of developer agreements, pro-rate agreements, over-size participation agreements, cost share agreements, etc., when requested by CITY. h. Develop comments for the subject construction plans and contract documents, B-4 i. based upon the review. Include applicable comments previously generated from CITY review of the project. Submit copies of the review to CITY. Correspond with the developer's architect/engineer as needed for implementation of the comments from CITY and CONSULTANT, as requested by City Development Review Administrator. j. Document all meetings and telephone calls with applicants. Post all meeting and phone call minutes on TrakIT. 6. VARIANCES a. Review requests for variances as requested by the City Development Review Administrator and make recommendations on both exaction and physical hardships. 7, ANNEXATION STUDIES/SERVICE PLAN a. Review applications for Annexation, b. Analyze existing conditions and services within the area subject to annexation. c. Identify service needs with CITY departments to determine availability of services and plans for making services available to the annexed area. d, Develop a Draft Service Plan. 8. BUILDING SITE PLAN REVIEW a. The CITY will supply site plans. b. Review site plan for eonformance with approved zoning or platting, design criteria in the Development Code and Criteria Manual, as well as Master Plans. c. Review site plan to verify that easements approved during platting, or by separate instrument, are properly shown and that there are no encroachments. d. Review site plan to verify that improvements do not encroach on known, existing utilities and faeilities. e, Provide review comments in TrakIT. f. Meet with the applicant as required by the City Development Review Administrator to discuss issues. 9. CLEARING AND GRADING PERMIT REVIEW a, The CITY will supply clearing and grading plans. b. Review plans for conformance with approved zoning or platting, design B-5 C. D. E. criteria in the Development Code and Criteria Manual, as well as Master Plans. c. Provide review comments in TrakIT. d. Meet with the applicant as required by the City Development Review Administrator to discuss issues. 10. EASEMENTS AND ROW DEDICATIONS a. Review easements and ROW dedications that are not part of the zoning and/or platting process. b. Review the documents to determine adequate size and location of easements. c, Review ROW dedications to verify compliance with Master Thoroughfare Plan requirements, proper width, proper location, and proper geometrics. d. Provide comments in TrakIT. e. Meet with the applicant as required by the City Development Review Administrator. ARTICLE II ADDITIONAL SERVICES: Additional Services to be performed by CONSULTANT, if authorized by CITY, which are not included in the above described basic services, are deseribed as follows: A. Assisting CITY in the defense or proseeution of litigation in eonnection with or in addition to those services contemplated by this AGREEMENT. Such services, if any, shall be furnished by CONSULTANT on a fee basis (not to exceed $200 per hour) negotiated by the respective parties and executed as an Ammendment to this AGREEMENT. B. Providing environmental support services including the design and implementation of ecological baseline studies, environmental monitoring, impact assessment and analyses, permitting assistance, and other assistance required to address environmental issues. Providing basic or additional services on an accelerated time schedule. The scope of this service include cost for overtime wages of employees and consultants, inefficiencies in work sequence and plotting or reproduction costs directly attributable to an accelerated time schedule directed by CITY. Attending meetings and providing assistance, as requested by CITY, with agencies other than those specified in Article I. Preparing applications and supporting documents for government grants, loans, or planning advances and providing data for detailed applications, B-6 Appearing before regulatory agencies or courts as an expert witness in any litigation with third parties or condemnation proceedings arising from the development or construction of the Projeet, including the preparation of engineering data and reports for assistance to the CITY. ARTICLE III F. TIME OF COMPLETION: CONSULTANT is authorized to commence work on the Project upon exeeution of this AGREEMENT and agrees to complete the services in aecordance with schedules determined for individual assignments. The majority of the reviews antieipated under these services are scheduled to be completed with ten (10) days of acceptance by CITY. CONSULTANT will assign sufficient, qualified personnel to meet CITY requirements. Any individual task that requires more than ten (10) days, either due to complexity, regulatory requirements, or external review constraints will be identified at the start of the task and a specific schedule will be developed and adhered to. A significant minority of applications will have a five (5) day review time and CONSULTANT will accomplish these reviews within the specified time frame. CITY will supply, for CONSULTANT pick-up, applications and supporting documentation no later than Fridays, Comments on these applications will be due back to CITY by Thursday noon, two (2) weeks hence, for items with a ten (10) day review; and by Thursday noon, one (I) week hence, for items with a five (5) day review. If CONSULTANT's services are delayed through no fault of CONSULTANT, CONSULTANT shall be entitled to adjust contract schedule consistent with the number of days of delay. These delays may include but are not limited to delays in CITY or regulatory reviews, delays on the flow of infonnation to be provided to CONSULTANT, governmental approvals, etc. These delays may result in an adjustment to compensation as outlined on the face of this AGREEMENT. ARTICLE IV RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITY: CITY shall perfonn the following in a timely manner so as not to delay the services of CONSULTANT: A. Provide an office for use by CONSULTANT. B. Provide computer access at CITY for input into project tracking system (TrakIT). c. Designate in writing a person to act as CITY's representative with respect to the services to be rendered under this AGREEMENT. Such person shall have contract authority to transmit instructions, receive information, interpret and define CITY's policies and decisions with respeet to CONSULTANT's services for the Project. D. Provide all criteria and full infonnation as to CITY's requirements for the reviews. Furnish copies of all design and eonstruction standards, ordinances, Master Plans and check lists needed for review, E. Assist CONSULTANT by placing at CONSULTANT's disposal all available information pertinent to the Project including previous reports and any other data relative to the Project. B-7 F. Arrange for access to and make all provisions for CONSULT ANT to enter upon public and private property as required for CONSULTANT to perfonn services under this AGREEMENT. Examine all comments and recommendations presented by CONSULTANT, obtain advice of an attorney, insurance counselor, civil engineer and other consultants as CITY deems appropriate for such examination and render in writing decisions pertaining thereto within a reasonable time so as not to delay the services of CONSULTANT. G. H. Provide such accounting, independent cost estimating and insurance counseling services as may be required for the Project, such legal services as CITY may require or CONSULTANT may reasonably request with regard to legal issues pertaining to the Project. I. Furnish, or direct CONSULTANT to provide, Additional Services as stipulated Article II of this AGREEMENT or other services as required. J. Bear aU costs incident to compliance with the requirements of this Article IV. ARTICLE V DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES: CONSULTANT and CITY designate the following representatives: CITY's Designated Representative - Name: Address: Phone: Fax: E-mail: CITY's Accounting Representative - Name: Address: Phone: Fax: E-mail: CONSULTANT's Project Manager- Name: Phone: Fax: E-mail: CONSULTANT's Accounting Representative- Name: Phone: Ronald J. Harper, P.E. 105 S. Tennessee, Suite 101 McKinney, Texas 75069 (972) 548-2400 (972) 548-1055 rjh@freese.com Bill Grozdanich 1701 N. Market Street, Suite 500 Dallas, Texas 75202 (214) 920-2500 B-8 Fax: E-mail: (214) 920-2565 big@freese.eom B-9 EXHIBIT C SCHEDULE OF CHARGES Compensation shall be as follows: A. For all Services shown as General Consulting Services under Article I, Basic Services, CONSULTANT will be compensated a lump sum fee per month to provide effort and expenses to perform these items. This fee shall be $ 15,500 per month for the duration of the contract. CONSULTANT reserves the right to negotiate an increase in the monthly eost for each potential contract extension. B. For PlanIPlat Review Services under Article I, CONSULTANT shall be compensated based on the fee table shown below: Item Type of Review Cost Cost Cost Cost # 1-10 Lots 11-50 51-100 >100 Lots Lots Lots Bt Preliminary PlanlPlat Review (includes initial review and $ 1,100 $1,200 $ 1,600 $ 2,000 & one review of the resubmittal) B5 AdditionaJ Review with Developer on Preliminary $ 500 $ 700 $900 $ 1,000 PlanIPlat Review Issues B2 Final PlanIPlat Review (includes initial review and one $ J,900 $ 3,500 $ 5,500 $ 6,900 & review of the resubmittal) B5 AdditionaJ Review with Developer on Final Plan/Plat $500 $ 1,000 $ 2,000 $ 3,000 Review Issues B3 CLOMR $ 2,700 $ 2,700 $ 2,700 $ 2,700 LOMR (Following CLOMR) $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $1,000 $ 1,000 LOMR (Without CLOMR) $ 2,700 $ 2,700 $ 2,700 $ 2,700 Additional Reviews $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $1,000 $ 1,000 B4 TIA $ 2,200 $ 2,200 $ 2,200 $ 2,200 B5 Construction plan reviews other than those submitted 2% of the construction cost of the public with plats improvements or $500, whichever is oreater B6 Variances $250 I $250 $250 1$250 B7 Annexation Studies/Service Plan Prior to review, fee will be negotiated based on hourI V rates listed below, B8 BuiJdino Permit Site Plan Review $ 1,300 I $ 1,300 I $ 1,300 $ J,300 B9 Clearing/Grading Permit Review $ 350 $ 350 I $ 350 $ 350 BIO Easements and ROW Dedications Prior to review, fee will be negotiated based on hourly rates listed below. C. Additional Services to be performed by CONSULTANT under Article II, if authorized by CITY shall be eomputed based on the following Schedule of Charges: POSITION PRINCIPAL GROUP MANAGER DISCIPLINE LEADER SENIOR ENGINEER ENGINEER (PE) ENGINEER (ElT) ELECTRICAL ENGINEER MIN 140 120 100 100 85 60 70 MAX 195 195 185 175 160 120 160 C-1 MECHANICAL ENGINEER 60 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST 45 ARCHITECT 50 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT 95 DESIGNER 50 TECHNICIAN/DRAFfER 45 OPERATIONS ANALYST 55 WORD PROCESSING/SECRETARIAL 35 OFFICE/CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR 60 CO-OP 30 The ranges and individual salaries will be adjusted annually. 160 120 135 130 130 90 95 75 95 60 EXPENSES Plottinl! Bond $ 4.00 per plot Color $15.00 per plot V ellum$II.50 per plot Mylar $15.00 per plot Printinl! BluelineslBlacklines Offset and Xerox Copies/Prints Color Copies/Prints Binding $0.55 per square foot $0.10 per side copy $0.50 per side copy $5.75 per book Travel $0.405 per mile OTHER DIRECT EXPENSES Other direct expenses are reimbursed at actual cost times multiplier of 1.10. They include outside printing and reproduction expense, communication expense, travel, transportation and subsistence away from the DallaslFort Worth metroplex and other miscellaneous expenses direetly related to the work, including costs of laboratory analysis, tests, and other work required to be done by independent persons other than staff members. C-2