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Consultant/Address/Telephone
Local Agency Berger/Abam Engineers, Inc.
Standard Consultant 33301 Ninth Ave South, Suite 300
Agreement Federal Way,WA 98003-2600
®Architectural/Engineering Agreement
❑Personal Services Agreement 206.431.2300
Agreement Number Project Title And Work Description
Update Project Definition Report for Strander Blvd
Federal Aid Number SW 27th St Corridor Improvements.
Initial effort to assess impacts of Concept UN 2A on
franchise businesses at the NE and SE corners of
Agreement Type(Choose one) Strander Blvd/West Valley Highway intersection
®Lump Sum
Lump Sum Amount $ 14,000.00
❑Cost Plus Fixed Fee DBE Participation
Overhead Progress Payment Rate % ❑Yes ®No %
Overhead Cost Method Federal ID Number or Social Security Number
❑Actual Cost 91-1422812
Do you require a 1099 for IRS? Completion Date
❑Actual Cost Not To Exceed % ❑Yes ®No December 31, 2009
❑Fixed Rate %
Fixed Fee $
❑Specific Rates Of Pay Total Amount Authorized $ 14,000.00
❑Negotiated Hourly Rate Management Reserve Fund$
❑Provisional Hourly Rate 14,000.00
Maximum Amount Payable$
❑Cost Per Unit of Work
Index of Exhibits
Exhibit"A"-Scope of Work
Exhibit`B"-DBE Participation
Exhibit"C"-Electronic Exchange of Engineering and Other Data
Exhibit"D"-Payment(by Agreement Type)
Exhibit"E"-Consultant Fee Determination -
Exhibit"F"-Breakdown of Overhead Cost
Exhibit"G"-Subcontract Work/Fee Determination
Exhibit"H"—Title VI Assurances
Exhibit"I"—Payment Upon Termination of Agreement
Exhibit"J"—Alleged Consultant-Design Error Procedures
Exhibit"K"—Consultant Claim Procedures
Exhibit"U'—Liability Insurance Increase
Exhibit"M"—Certification Documents
THIS AGREEMENT,made and entered into this /70 day of 2009 ,
between the Local Agency of City of Renton ,Washingt n,hereinafter called the"AGENCY",
and the above organization hereinafter called the"CONSULTANT".
DOT Form 140-089 EF Page 1 of 8
Revised 6/05 uT F.
WITNESSETH THAT:
WHEREAS,the AGENCY desires to accomplish the above referenced project,and
WHEREAS,the AGENCY does not have sufficient staff to meet the required commitment and therefore deems it
advisable and desirable to engage the assistance of a CONSULTANT to provide the necessary services for the PROJECT;
and
WHEREAS,the CONSULTANT represents that he/she is in compliance with the Washington State Statutes relating to
professional registration,if applicable,and has signified a willingness to furnish Consulting services to the AGENCY,
NOW THEREFORE,in consideration of the terms,conditions,covenants and performance contained herein,or attached
and incorporated and made a part hereof,the parties hereto agree as follows:
I General Description of Work
The work under this AGREEMENT shall consist of the above described work and services as herein defined and necessary
to accomplish the completed work for this PROJECT.The CONSULTANT shall furnish all services,labor,and related
equipment necessary to conduct and complete the work as designated elsewhere in this AGREEMENT.
II Scope of Work
The Scope of Work and projected level of effort required for this PROJECT is detailed in Exhibit"A"attached hereto and
by this reference made a part of this AGREEMENT.
III General Requirements
All aspects of coordination of the work of this AGREEMENT with outside agencies,groups,or individuals shall receive
advance approval by the AGENCY.Necessary contacts and meetings with agencies,groups,and/or individuals shall be
coordinated through the AGENCY.The CONSULTANT shall attend coordination,progress and presentation meetings
with the AGENCY and/or such Federal,State,Community,City or County officials,groups or individuals as may be
requested by the AGENCY.The AGENCY will provide the CONSULTANT sufficient notice prior to meetings requiring
CONSULTANT participation.The minimum required hours or days notice shall be agreed to between the AGENCY and
the CONSULTANT and shown in Exhibit"A."
The CONSULTANT shall prepare a monthly progress report,in a form approved by the AGENCY,which will outline in
written and graphical form the various phases and the order ofperformance of the work in sufficient detail so that the
progress of the work can easily be evaluated.
The CONSULTANT,and each SUBCONSULTANT,shall not discriminate on the basis of race,color,national origin,or
sex in the performance of this contract.The CONSULTANT,and each SUBCONSULTANT,shall carry out applicable
requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 in the award and administration of USDOT-assisted contracts.Failure by the.
CONSULTANT to carry out these requirements is,.a material breach of this AGREEMENT that may result in the
termination of this AGREEMENT. `
Participation for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises(DBE),if required,per 49 CFR Part 26,or participation-of Minority
Business Enterprises(MBE),and Women Business Enterprises(WBE),shall be shown on the heading of this
AGREEMENT.If D/M/WBE firms are utilized,the amounts authorized to each firm and their certification number will be
shown on Exhibit`B"attached hereto and by this reference made a part of this AGREEMENT.If the Prime
CONSULTANT is a DBE firm they must comply with the Commercial Useful Function(CUF)regulation outlined in the
AGENCY'S"DBE Program Participation Plan".The mandatory DBE participation goals of the AGREEMENT are those
established by the WSDOT'S Highway and Local Programs Project Development Engineer in consultation with the
AGENCY.
All Reports,PS&E materials,and other data furnished to the CONSULTANT by the AGENCY shall be returned.All
electronic files,prepared by the CONSULTANT,must meet the requirements as outlined in Exhibit"C."
All designs,drawings,specifications,documents,and other work products,including all electronic files,prepared by the
CONSULTANT prior to completion or termination of this AGREEMENT are instruments of service for this PROJECT,
and are the property of the AGENCY. Reuse by the AGENCY or by others,acting through or on behalf of the AGENCY
of any such instruments of service,not occurring.as a part of this PROJECT,shall be without liability or legal exposure to
the CONSULTANT.
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IV Time for Beginning and Completion
The CONSULTANT shall not begin any work under the terms of this AGREEMENT until authorized in writing by the
AGENCY.
All work under this AGREEMENT shall be completed by the date shown in the heading of this AGREEMENT under
completion date.
The established completion time shall not be extended because of any delays attributable to the CONSULTANT,but
may be extended by the AGENCY in the event of a delay attributable to the AGENCY,or because of unavoidable
delays caused by an act of GOD or governmental actions or other conditions beyond the control of the CONSULTANT.
A prior supplemental agreement issued by the AGENCY is required to extend the established completion time.
V Payment Provisions
The CONSULTANT shall be paid by the AGENCY for completed work and services rendered under this
AGREEMENT as provided in Exhibit"D"attached hereto,and by reference made part of this AGREEMENT. Such
payment shall be full compensation for work performed or services rendered and for all labor,materials,supplies,
equipment,and incidentals necessary to complete the work.The CONSULTANT shall conform to all applicable
portions of 48 CFR Part 31.
A post audit may be performed on this AGREEMENT..The need for a post audit will be determined by the State
Auditor,WSDOT External Audit Office and/or'at the request of the AGENCY'S PROJECT Manager.
VI Sub-Contracting
The AGENCY permits sub-contracts for those items of work as shown in Exhibit"G"attached hereto and by this
reference made part of this AGREEMENT.
Compensation for this sub-consultant work shall be based on the cost factors shown on Exhibit"G."
The work of the sub-consultant shall not exceed its maximum amount payable unless a prior written approval has been
issued by the AGENCY.
All reimbursable direct labor,overhead,direct non-salary costs and fixed fee costs for the sub-consultant shall be
substantiated in the same manner as outlined in Section V.All sub-contracts shall contain all applicable provisions of
this AGREEMENT.
With respect to sub-consultant payment,the CONSULTANT shall comply with all applicable sections of the Prompt
Payment laws as set forth in RCW 39.04.250 and RCW 39.76.011. - -
The CONSULTANT shall not sub-contract for the performance of any work under this AGREEMENT without_prior .
written permission of the AGENCY.No permission for sub-contracting shall create,between the AGENCY and
sub-contractor,any contract or any other relationship.A DBE certified sub-consultant is required to perform a
minimum amount of their sub-contracted agreement that is established by the.WSDOT Highways and Local Programs
Project Development Engineer in consultation with the AGENCY.
VII Employment
The CONSULTANT warrants that they have not employed or retained any company or person,other than a bona fide.
employee working solely for the CONSULTANT,to solicit or secure this contract,and that it has not paid or agreed to
pay any company or person,other than a bona fide employee working solely for the CONSULTANT,any fee,
commission,percentage,brokerage fee,.gift,or any other consideration,contingent upon or resulting from the award or
making of this contract.For breach or violation of this warrant,the AGENCY shall have the right to annul this.
AGREEMENT without liability or,in its discretion;to deduct from the AGREEMENT price or consideration.or.. .- -
otherwise recover the full amount of such fee,commission,percentage,brokerage fee,gift,or contingent fee.
Any and all employees of the CONSULTANT or other persons while engaged in the performance of any work or
services required of the CONSULTANT under this AGREEMENT,shall be considered employees of the
CONSULTANT only and not of the AGENCY,and any and all claims that may arise under any Workmen's
Compensation Act on behalf of said employees or other persons while so engaged,and any and all claims made by a
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third party as a consequence of any accoomission on the part of the CONSULTANT'S ear iployees or other persons
while so engaged on any of the work or services provided to be rendered herein,shall be the sole obligation and
responsibility of the CONSULTANT.
The CONSULTANT shall not engage,on a full-or part-time basis,or other basis,during the period of the contract,any
professional or technical personnel who are,or have been,at any time during the period of the contract,in the employ
of the United States Department of Transportation,or the STATE,or the AGENCY,except regularly retired employees,
without written consent of the public employer of such person.
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VIII Nondiscrimination
During the performance of this contract,the CONSULTANT,for itself,its assignees,and successors in interest agrees
regulations:
to comply with the following laws and re g i
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
(42 USC Chapter 21 Subchapter V Section 2000d through 2000d-4a)
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Federal-aid Highway Act of 1973
(23 USC Chapter 3 Section 324)
Rehabilitation Act of 1973
(29 USC Chapter 16 Subchapter V Section 794)
Age Discrimination Act of 1975
(42 USC Chapter 76 Section 6101 et seq.)
Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987
(Public Law 100-259)
American with Disabilities Act of 1990
(42 USC Chapter 126 Section 12101 et. seq.)
49 CFR Part 21
23 CFR Part 200
RCW 49.60.180
In relation to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,the CONSULTANT is bound by the-provisions of Exhibit."H"
attached hereto and by this reference made part of this AGREEMENT,and shall include the attached Exhibit"H"in
every sub-contract,including procurement of materials and leases of equipment,unless exempt by the Regulations or
directives issued pursuant thereto.
IX Termination of Agreement - -The right is reserved by the AGENCY to terminate this AGREEMENT at any time upon ten(10)days written notice to
the CONSULTANT.
In the event this AGREEMENT is terminated by the AGENCY other than for default on the part of the.
CONSULTANT,a final payment shall be made to the CONSULTANT as shown in Exhibit"I"for the type of
AGREEMENT used.
No payment shall be made for any work completed after ten(10)days following receipt by the CONSULTANT of the
Notice to Terminate.If the accumulated payment made to the CONSULTANT prior to Notice of Termination exceeds.
the total amount that would be due when computed as set forth herein above,then no final payment shall be due and the
CONSULTANT shall immediately reimburse the AGENCY for any excess paid.
If the services of the CONSULTANT are terminated by the AGENCY for default on the part of the CONSULTANT,
the above formula for payment shall not apply.
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with t the actual
In such an event,the amount to be pai shall be determined by the AGENCY consideration given o
costs incurred by the CONSULTANT in performing the work to the date of termination,the amount of work originally
required which was satisfactorily completed to date of termination,whether that work is in a form or a type which is
usable to the AGENCY at the time of termination,the cost to the AGENCY of employing another firm to complete the
work required and the time which may be required to do so,and other factors which affect the value to the AGENCY of
the work performed at the time of termination.
Under no circumstances shall payment made under this subsection exceed the amount,which would have been made
using the formula set forth above.
If it is determined for any reason that the CONSULTANT was not in default or that the CONSULTANT'S failure to
perform is without the CONSULTANT'S or it's employee's default or negligence,the termination shall be deemed to
be a termination for the convenience of the AGENCY.In such an event,the CONSULTANT would be reimbursed for
actual costs in accordance with the termination for other than default clauses listed previously.
In the event of the death of any member,partner or officer of the CONSULTANT or any of its supervisory personnel
assigned to the PROJECT,or dissolution of the partnership,termination of the corporation,or disaffiliation of the
principally involved employee,the surviving members of the CONSULTANT hereby agree to complete the work under
the terms of this AGREEMENT,if requested to do so by the AGENCY.This subsection shall not be a bar to
renegotiation of the AGREEMENT between the surviving members of the CONSULTANT and,the.AGENCY,if the
AGENCY so chooses.
In the event of the death of any of the parties listed in the previous paragraph,should the surviving members of the
CONSULTANT,with the AGENCY'S concurrence,desire to terminate this AGREEMENT,payment shall be made as
set forth in the second paragraph of this section.
Payment for any part of the work by the AGENCY shall not constitute a waiver by the AGENCY of any remedies of
any type it may have against the CONSULTANT for any breach of this AGREEMENT by the CONSULTANT,or for
failure of the CONSULTANT to perform work required of it by the AGENCY.Forbearance of any rights under the
AGREEMENT will not constitute waiver of entitlement to exercise those rights with respect to any future act or
omission by the CONSULTANT.
X Changes of Work
The CONSULTANT shall make such changes and revisions in the complete work of this AGREEMENT as necessary
to correct errors appearing therein,when required to do so by the AGENCY,without additional compensation thereof.
Should the AGENCY find it desirable for its own purposes to have previously satisfactorily completed work or parts
thereof changed or revised,the CONSULTANT shall make such revisions as directed by the AGENCY.This work shall
be considered as Extra Work and will be paid for as herein provided under Section XIV.
XI Disputes
Any dispute concerning questions of fact in connection with the work not disposed of by AGREEMENT between the -
CONSULTANT and the AGENCY shall be referred for determination.to the Director of Public Works or AGENCY
Engineer,whose decision in the matter shall be final and binding on the parties of this AGREEMENT;provided,
however,that if an action is brought challenging the Director of Public Works or AGENCY Engineer's decision,that
decision shall be subject to de novo judicial review. If the parties to this.AGREEMENT mutually agree,disputes,-
concerning alleged design errors will be conducted under the procedures-found in Exhibit."J",and disputes concerning
claims will be conducted under the procedures found in Exhibit"K".
XII Venue, Applicable Law, and Personal Jurisdiction
In the event that either party deems it necessary to institute legal action or proceedings to enforce any right or obligation
under this AGREEMENT,the parties hereto agree that any such action shall be initiated in the Superior court of the
State of Washington, situated in the county in which the AGENCY is located.The parties hereto agree that all questions
shall be resolved by application of Washington law and that the parties to such action shall have the right of appeal
from such decisions of the Superior court in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington.The CONSULTANT
hereby consents to the personal jurisdiction of the Superior court of the State of Washington,situated in the county in
which the AGENCY is located.
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XIII Legal Relations
The CONSULTANT shall comply with all Federal,State,and local laws and ordinances applicable to the work to be
done under this AGREEMENT.This contract shall be interpreted and construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of Washington.
The CONSULTANT shall indemnify and hold the AGENCY and the STATE and its officers and employees harmless
from and shall process and defend at its own expense all claims,demands,or suits at law or equity arising in whole or in
part from the CONSULTANT'S negligence or breach of any of its obligations under this AGREEMENT;provided that
nothing herein shall require a CONSULTANT to indemnify the AGENCY or the STATE against and hold harmless the
AGENCY or the STATE from claims,demands or suits based solely upon the conduct of the AGENCY or the STATE,
their agents,officers and employees;and provided further that if the claims or suits are caused by or result from the
concurrent negligence of(a)the CONSULTANT'S agents or employees,and(b)the AGENCY or the STATE,their
agents,officers and employees,this indemnity provision with respect to(1)claims or suits based upon such negligence
(2)the costs to the AGENCY or the STATE of defending such claims and suits shall be valid and enforceable only to
the extent of the CONSULTANT'S negligence or the negligence of the CONSULTANT'S agents or employees.
The CONSULTANT'S relation to the AGENCY shall be at all times as an independent contractor.
The CONSULTANT shall comply with all applicable sections of the applicable Ethics laws,including RCW 42.23,
which is the Code of Ethics for regulating contract interest by municipal officers.The CONSULTANT specifically
assumes potential liability for actions brought by the CONSULTANT'S own-employees against the AGENCY and,
solely for the purpose of this indemnification and defense,the CONSULTANT specifically waives any immunity under
the state industrial insurance law,Title 51 RCW.
Unless otherwise specified in the AGREEMENT,the AGENCY shall be responsible for administration of construction
contracts,if any,on the PROJECT. Subject to the processing of a new sole source,or an acceptable supplemental
agreement,the CONSULTANT shall provide On-Call assistance to the AGENCY during contract administration.By
providing such assistance,the CONSULTANT shall assume no responsibility for:proper construction techniques,job
site safety,or any construction contractor's failure to perform its-work in accordance with the contract documents.
The CONSULTANT shall obtain and keep in force during the terms of the AGREEMENT,or as otherwise required,
the following insurance with companies or through sources approved by the State Insurance Commissioner pursuant to
Title 48 RCW.
Insurance Coverage
A. Worker's compensation and employer's liability insurance as required by the STATE.
B.Commercial general liability and property damage.insurance in an aggregate amount not less than two million
dollars($2,000,000)for bodily injury,including death and property damage.The per occurrence amount shall
not exceed one million dollars($1,000,000).
C. Vehicle liability insurance for any automobile used in an amount not less than a one million dollar($1,000,000)
combined single limit.
Excepting the Worker's Compensation Insurance and any Professional Liability Insurance secured by the
CONSULTANT,the AGENCY will be named on all policies-as an additional insured.The CONSULTANT shall
furnish the AGENCY with verification of insurance and endorsements required by the AGREEMENT.The AGENCY
reserves the right to require complete,certified copies of all required insurance policies at any time.
All insurance shall be obtained from an insurance company authorized to do business in the State of Washington.The
CONSULTANT shall submit a verification of insurance as outlined above within fourteen(14)days of the execution of
this AGREEMENT to the AGENCY.
No cancellation of the foregoing policies shall be effective without thirty(30)days prior notice to the AGENCY.
The CONSULTANT'S professional liability to the AGENCY shall be limited to the amount payable under this
AGREEMENT or one million($1,000,000)dollars,whichever is the greater,unless modified by Exhibit"L". In no
case shall the CONSULTANT'S professional liability to third parties be limited in any way.
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The AGENCY will pay no progress payments under Section V until the CONSULTANT has fully complied with this
section.This remedy is not exclusive;and the AGENCY and the STATE may take such other action as is available to it
under other provisions of this AGREEMENT,or otherwise in law.
XIV Extra Work
A.The AGENCY may at any time,by written order,make changes within the general scope of the AGREEMENT in
the services to be performed.
B.If any such change causes an increase or decrease in the estimated cost of,or the time required for,performance of
any part of the work under this AGREEMENT,whether or not changed by the order,or otherwise affects any other
terms and conditions of the AGREEMENT,the AGENCY shall make an equitable adjustment in the(1)maximum
amount payable;(2)delivery or completion schedule,or both;and(3)other affected terms and shall modify the
AGREEMENT accordingly.
C.The CONSULTANT must submit any"request for equitable adjustment',hereafter referred to as"CLAIM",under
this clause within thirty(30)days from the date of receipt of the written order.However,if the AGENCY decides
that the facts justify it,the AGENCY may receive and act upon a CLAIM submitted before final payment of the
AGREEMENT.
D.Failure to agree to any adjustment shall be a dispute under the Disputes clause.However,nothing in this clause
shall excuse the CONSULTANT from proceeding with the AGREEMENT as changed.
E.Notwithstanding the terms and conditions of paragraphs(A)and(B)above,the maximum amount payable for this
AGREEMENT, shall not be increased or considered to be increased except by specific written supplement to this
AGREEMENT.
XV Endorsement of Plans
If applicable,the CONSULTANT shall place their endorsement on all plans,estimates,or any other engineering data
furnished by them.
XVI Federal and State Review
The Federal Highway Administration and the Washington State Department of Transportation shall have the right to
participate in the review or examination of the work in progress.
XVII Certification of the Consultant and the Agency
Attached hereto as Exhibit"M-1(a and b)"are the Certifications of the CONSULTANT and the AGENCY,Exhibit
"M-2"Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters-Primary Covered
Transactions,Exhibit"M-3"Certification Regarding the Restrictions of the Use of Federal Funds for Lobbying and
Exhibit"M-4"Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing Data.Exhibit"M-3"is required only in AGREEMENTS over
$100,000 and Exhibit"M4"is required only in AGREEMENTS over$500,000.
XVIII Complete Agreement
This document and referenced attachments contain all covenants,stipulations,and provisions agreed upon by the
parties.No agent,or representative of either party has authority to make,and the parties shall not be bound by or be
liable for,any statement,representation,promise or agreement not set forth herein.No changes,amendments,or
modifications of the terms hereof shall be valid unless reduced to writing and signed by the parties as an amendment to
this AGREEMENT.
XIX Execution and Acceptance
This AGREEMENT may be simultaneously executed in several counterparts,each of which shall be deemed to be an
original having identical legal effect`The CONSULTANT does hereby ratify and adopt all statements,representations,
warranties,covenants,and agreements contained in the proposal,and the supporting material submitted by the
CONSULTANT,and does hereby accept the AGREEMENT and agrees to all of the terms and conditions thereof.
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In witness whereof, the parties h`, -,o have executed this AGREEMENT as of1fday and year shown in the
"Execution Date" box on page one (1) of this AGREEMENT.
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Consultant Berger/Abam Engineers, Inc. Agency Admi strator, City of Renton
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DOT Form 140-089 EF
Revised 6/05 Page 8 of 8
Exhibit A-1
Scope of Work
Project No.
Scope, Schedule, and Fee are outlined in the Proposal Letter dated April 13, 2009 (attached)_
Documents To Be Furnished By The Consultant
Deliverables are outlined in the Proposal Letter dated April 13,2009 attached)
DOT Form 140-089 EF Exhibit A-1
Revised 6/05
BERGER/ARAM ENGINEERS INC. PLANNING
33301 Ninth Avenue Federal Way,Washington 98003'260000 E N G I N E E R I N G
BERGERIABAM
ENVIRONMENTAL
206/431.2300 - FAX 206/431.2260 E N G I N E E R S I N C. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
www.abam.com
13 April 2009
Mr. Robert M.Hanson,PE
Transportation Design and Construction Section
City of Renton
1055 S Grady Way—5th Floor
Renton,WA 98057
Subject: Strander Project Consultant Selection and Scope,Schedule, and Fee Proposal for
Assessing Initial Effort to Assess Effects on Jack-in-the-Box and Taco Bell on
Undercrossing Construction with UPRR Track Remaining in Place
Dear Bob:
Thank you for your 8 April 2009 e-mail notifying us that BERGER/ABAM was selected to be the
consultant for City-of Renton and the City of Tukwila to update the project definition report for
this project. The purpose of this letter is to extend our thanks to members of the consultant
selection panel and to provide a scope,schedule, and fee for the initial effort to assess the effects
on Jack-in-the-Sox and Taco Bell on the undercrossing construction with UPRR tracks remaining
in place.
PRELIMINARY ASSESSEMENT OF EFFECTS ON JACK-IN-THE-BOX AND TACO BELL BUSINESSES
Our preliminary assessment of issues with these businesses is as follows.
1. Currently,both businesses have right in and right out to their properties from West Valley
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Highway. Both businesses also have driveways exiting and entering onto the dead-end
extension of Strander Boulevard to the east of West Valley Highway. The business in the
southeast coiner of the intersection has two driveways onto Strander. These driveways are
used by business traffic that wishes to leave these businesses and travel southbound on
West Valley Highway.
2. The Strander undercrossing project will convert Strander Boulevard into a four-lane east-
west arterial between Oaksdale Avenue SW (eventually.SR 167) and West Valley Highway
and South Center. This construction will require that a left-turn pocket be provided on
Strander at West Valley Highway for westbound to southbound traffic. Therefore, the
minimum roadway section at this intersection between these two businesses will be a five-
lane roadway,plus two sidewalks. It may also be desirable to provide a right slip lane for
westbound to northbound traffic.
Mr.Robert M. Hanson,PE
13 April 2009
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3. The proximity of these business driveways to the Strander/West Valley Highway
intersection will make it unlikely that a left-turn movement out of these driveways onto
Strander Boulevard can be provided/maintained. The desirability of allowing right-turn
movements out of these driveways will be an issue. On the South 180th Street Grade
Separation project,the left-turn pocket and associated tapers at the intersection with South
180th Street and 72nd Avenue S extended about 300 feet from the stop bar.
4. The profile shown in the project definition report indicates that the roadway grade will be
about 6 feet lower than existing at the easternmost driveways. This will require a steep
driveway or regrading of the parking area to maintain this connection to Strander
Boulevard. Also, as stated above,this connection will only permit right-turn movements
out of these driveways.
ASSUMPTIONS
1. The Strander roadway section at the intersection with West Valley Highway will be two
6-foot sidewalks plus 0.5-foot curbs and five 11-foot lanes, for a total section width from
back of sidewalk to back of sidewalk of 68.0 feet. An additional right-turn slip lane may
also be provided. No traffic modeling will be done to verify this lane configuration.
2. The Strander roadway section at the UPRR Bridge will be two 6-foot sidewalks plus 0.5-foot
curbs,two 15-foot outside lanes, and two 11-foot inside lanes,for a total roadway section
width from back of sidewalk to back of sidewalk of 65.0 feet.
3. Design speed will be 35 mph.
4. Maximum roadway vertical grade will be 8 percent.
5. The base map provided by Perteet Engineers at the request of the City accurately reflects
existing conditions.
SCOPE
We propose to assess these effects as follows.
1. Review the base map drawing that we received from Perteet Engineers in the field.
2. Research the Tukwila GIS and/or property surveys to determine the extent of right-of-way
at this intersection.
3. From the Project Definition Report, determine the location of any major utilities in the
affected axea. No new utility records or other research will be done.
Mr.Robert M.Hanson,PE
13 April 2009
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4. Confirm that the profile shown in the Project Definition Report provides adequate clearance
beneath the UPRR tracks. Define this profile mathematically.
5. Using flimsy and pencil, develop plan sketches,longitudinal sections, and cross sections to
define the effects of the undercrossing on these two businesses located at the northeast and
southeast corners of Strander and West Valley Highway. Develop potential solutions to
mitigate these effects.
6. Meet with City staff to discuss findings and potential solutions to mitigate these effects.
Prepare agenda for and meeting notes from this meeting.
7. Develop a brief written report incorporating above work and appropriate results from
above meeting into a draft report. This draft report will include narrative and copies of
pencil plan and section sketches developed for this assessment. No CAD sketches or
drawings will be included in the report. .
s. Receive City comments on draft report. Comments regarding potential new mitigation
solutions will be filed,but will not be included into fugal report. Comments from the City
will be provided in two weeks.
9. Develop final report. Submittal of this report will conclude these services.
SCHEDULE
The schedule for this effort is 42 calendar days. This time period is defined as follows.
■ NTP—Day 0
,o Meet with City—Day 14
• Submit Draft Report—Day 21
• Receive Comments from City—Day 35
• Submit Final Report—Day 42
FEE
The fee for this assessment will be$14,000 (TBD)paid on a lump-sum basis. The payment will be
due after submittal of the final report and receipt of invoice for these services.
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Terms and conditions will be mutually agreeable to the City of Renton and to BERGER/ABAM
and will be in general accordance with terms and conditions for other City of Renton agreements
with BERGER/ABAM.
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Mr. Robert M. Hanson,PEO
13 April 2009
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It is our understanding that the City of Renton will develop an agreement for these services
based upon this proposal.
Please contact us with any further questions.
Sincerely,
es S. Guarre,PE,SE
Project Manager
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Exhibit D-1
Payment (Lump Sum)
The CONSULTANT shall be paid by the AGENCY for completed work and services rendered under this
AGREEMENT provided hereinafter. Such payment shall be full compensation for work performed or services
rendered and for all labor,materials, supplies,equipment,and incidentals necessary to complete the work
specified in Section II, "Scope of Work."The CONSULTANT shall conform to all applicable portions of 48 CFR
Part 31. The estimate in support of the lump sum amount is attached hereto as Exhibit"D"and by this reference
made part of this AGREEMENT.
A. Lump Sum Agreement: Payment for all consulting services for this PROJECT shall be on the basis
of a lump sum amount as shown in the heading of this AGREEMENT.
1. Management Reserve Fund: The AGENCY may desire to.establish a Management Reserve Fund
to provide the Agreement Administrator with the flexibility to authorize additional funds to the
AGREEMENT for allowable unforeseen costs,or reimbursing the CONSULTANT for additional
work beyond that already defined in this AGREEMENT. Such authorization(s)shall be in writing
and shall not exceed the lesser of$100,000 or 10%of the Total Amount Authorized as shown in
the heading of this AGREEMENT.The amount included for the Management Reserve Fund is
shown in the heading of this AGREEMENT. This fund may not be replenished.Any changes
requiring additional costs in excess of the Management Reserve Fund shall be made in accordance
with Section XIV,"Extra Work."
2. Maximum Total Amount Payable: The Maximum Total Amount Payable by the AGENCY to the
CONSULTANT under this AGREEMENT shall not exceed the amount shown in the heading of
this AGREEMENT.The Maximum Total Amount Payable is comprised of the Total Amount
Authorized, and the Management Reserve Fund. The Maximum Total Amount Payable does not
include payment for Extra Work as stipulated in Section XIV,"Extra Work."No minimum amount
payable is guaranteed under this AGREEMENT.
B. Monthly Progress Payments:The CONSULTANT may submit billings to the AGENCY for
reimbursement of costs on a monthly basis. To provide a means of verifying the billed salary costs
for the CONSULTANT'S employees,the AGENCY may conduct employee interviews. These
interviews may consist of recording the names,titles, salary rate,and present duties of those
employees performing work on the PROJECT at the time of the interview.
C. Final Payment: Final Payment of any balance due the CONSULTANT of the gross amount earned
will be made promptly upon its verification by the AGENCY after the completion of the work
under this AGREEMENT,contingent upon receipt of all PS&E,plans,maps,notes,reports,
electronic data and other related documents which are required to be furnished under this
AGREEMENT. Acceptance of such Final Payment by the CONSULTANT shall constitute a
release of all claims for payment,which the CONSULTANT may have against the AGENCY
unless such claims.are specifically reserved in writing and transmitted to the AGENCY by the
CONSULTANT,pFior to its acceptance. Said Final Payment shall not,however,be a bar to any
claims that the AGENCY may have against the CONSULTANT or to any remedies the AGENCY
may pursue with respect to such claims.
DOT Form 140-089 EF Exhibit D-1
Revised 6/05
The payment of any bi ing will not constitute agreement as to the appropriateness of any item and
at the time of final audit, all required adjustments will be made and reflected in a final payment. In
the event that such final audit reveals an overpayment to the CONSULTANT, the CONSULTANT
will refund such overpayment to the AGENCY within thirty(30)days of notice of the
overpayment. Such refund shall not constitute a waiver by the CONSULTANT for any claims
relating to the validity of a finding by the AGENCY of overpayment. The CONSULTANT has
twenty(20)days after receipt of the final POST AUDIT to begin the appeal process to the
AGENCY for audit findings.
D. Inspection of Cost Records: The CONSULTANT and their sub-consultants shall keep available for
inspection by representatives of the AGENCY, STATE and the United States, for a period of three
(3)years after receipt of final payment,the cost records and accounts pertaining to this
AGREEMENT and all items related to or bearing upon these records with the following exception:
if any litigation,claim or audit arising out of,in connection with, or related to this contract is
initiated before the expiration of the three (3)year period,the cost records and accounts shall be
retained until such litigation, claim,or audit-involving the records is completed.
Exhibit
Payment Upon Termination of Agreement
By the Agency Other Than for
Fault of the Consultant
(Refer to Agreement, Section IX)
Lump Sum Contracts
A final payment shall be made to the CONSULTANT which when added to any payments previously made shall
total the same percentage of the Lump Sum Amount as the work completed at the time of termination is to.the
total work required for the PROJECT. In addition,the CONSULTANT shall be paid for any authorized extra
work completed.
Cost Plus Fixed Fee Contracts
A final payment shall be made to the CONSULTANT which when added to any payments previously made, shall _
total the actual costs plus the same percentage of the fixed fee as the work completed at the time of termination is
to the total work required for the Project. In addition,the CONSULTANT shall be paid for any authorized extra
work completed.
Specific Rates of Pay Contracts
A final payment shall be made to the CONSULTANT for actual hours charged at the time of termination of this
AGREEMENT plus any direct nonsalary costs incurred at the time of termination of this AGREEMENT.
Cost Per Unit of Work Contracts
A final payment shall be made to the CONSULTANT for actual units of work completed at the time of
termination of this AGREEMENT.
DOT Form 140-089 EF Exhibit I
Revised 6/05
Exhibit J
Alleged Consultant Design Error Procedures
The purpose of this exhibit is to establish a procedure to determine if a consultant's alleged design error is of a
nature that exceeds the accepted standard of care. In addition, it will establish a uniform method for the resolution
and/or cost recovery procedures in those instances where the agency believes it has suffered some material damage
due to the alleged error by the consultant.
Step 1 —Potential Consultant Design Error(s) is Identified by Agency's Project Manager
At the first indication of potential consultant design error(s),the first step in the process is for the
Agency's project manager to notify the Director of Public Works or Agency Engineer regarding the
potential design error(s). For federally funded projects,the Region Highways and Local Programs
Engineer should be informed and involved in these procedures.(Note: The Director of Public Works or
Agency Engineer may appoint an agency staff person other than the project manager,who has not been
as directly involved in the project,to be responsible for the remaining steps in these procedures.)
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Step 2 -Project Manager Documents the Alleged Consultant Design Error(s)
After discussion of the alleged design error(s)and the magnitude of the alleged error(s), and with the
Director of Public Works or Agency Engineer's concurrence,the project manager obtains more detailed
documentation than is normally required on the project. Examples in all-decisions and descriptions
of work;photographs,records of labor,materials and equipment.
Step 3 —Contact the Consultant Regarding the Alleged Design Error(s)
If it is determined that there is a need to proceed further,the next step in the process is for the project
manager to contact the consultant regarding the alleged design error(s)and the magnitude of the alleged
error(s). The project manager and other appropriate agency staff should represent the agency and the
consultant should be represented by their project manger and any personnel(including sub-consultants)
deemed appropriate for the alleged design error(s)issue.
Step 4—Attempt to Resolve Alleged Design Error with Consultant
After the meeting(s)with the consultant have been completed regarding the consultant's alleged design
error(s),there are three possible scenarios:
• It is determined via mutual agreement that there is not a consultant design error(s). If
this is the case,then the process will not proceed beyond this point.
• It is determined via mutual agreement that a consultant design error(s)occurred. If this
is the case,then the Director of Public Works or Agency Engineer,or their
representatives,negotiate a settlement with the consultant.The settlement would be
paid to the agency or the amount would be'-reduced from the consultant's agreement
with:-the agency for the services on the project in which
the design error took place.The agency is to provide H&LP,through the Region
DOT Form 140-089 EF Exhibit J
Revised 6105
Local Programs Engineer, a summary of the settlement for review and to make
adjustments, if any, as to how the settlement affects federal reimbursements. No
further action is required.
• There is not a mutual agreement regarding the alleged consultant design error(s). The
consultant may request that the alleged design error(s)issue be forwarded_to
the Director of Public Works or Agency Engineer for review. If the Director of
Public Works or Agency Engineer,after review with their legal counsel, is not able
to reach mutual agreement with the consultant,proceed to Step 5.
Step 5 —Forward Documents to Highways and Local Programs
For federally funded projects all available information, including costs, should be forwarded through
the Region Highways and Local Programs Engineer to H&LP for their review and consultation with
the FHWA. H&LP will meet with representatives of the agency and the consultant to review the
alleged design error(s),and attempt to find a resolution to the issue. If necessary,H&LP will request
assistance from the Attorney General's Office for legal interpretation. H&LP will also identify how
the alleged error(s)affects eligibility of project costs for federal reimbursement.
• If mutual agreement is reached,the agency and consultant adjust the scope of-work
and costs to reflect the agreed upon resolution. H&LP, in consultation with FHWA,
will identify the amount of federal participation in the agreed upon
resolution of the issue.
• If mutual agreement is not reached,the agency and consultant may seek settlement
by arbitration or by litigation.
Exhibit K
Consultant Claim Procedures
The purpose of this exhibit is to describe a procedure regarding claim(s)on a consultant agreement. The following
procedures should only be utilized on consultant claims greater than$1,000. If the consultant's claim(s)are a total.of
$1,000 or less, it would not be cost effective to proceed through the outlined steps. It is suggested that the Director
of Public Works or Agency Engineer negotiate a fair and reasonable price for the consultant's claim(s)that total
$1,000 or less.
This exhibit will outline the procedures to be followed by the consultant and the agency to consider a potential claim
by the consultant.
Step 1 —Consultant Files a Claim with the Agency Project Manager
If the consultant determines that they were requested to perform additional services that were outside of
the agreement's scope of work,they may be entitled to a claim. The first step that must be completed is
the request for consideration of the claim to the Agency's project manager. _
The consultant's claim must outline the following:
• Summation of hours by classification for each firm that is included in the claim;
• Any correspondence that directed the consultant to perform the additional work;
• Timeframe of the additional work that was outside of the project scope;
• Summary of direct labor dollars,overhead costs,profit and reimbursable costs associated with
the additional work;and
• Explanation as to why the consultant believes the additional work was outside of the
agreement scope of work. _
Step 2—Review by Agency Personnel Regarding the Consultant's Claim for Additional Compensation
After the consultant has completed step 1,the next step in the process is to forward the request to the
Agency's project manager. The project manager will review the consultant's claim and will met with the
Director of Public Works or Agency Engineer to determine if the Agency agrees with the claim. If the
FHWA is participating in the project's funding forward a copy of the consultant's claim'arid the
Agency's recommendation for federal participation in the claim to the WSDOT Highways and Local
Programs through the Region Local Programs Engineer. If the claim is not eligible for federal
participation,payment will need to be from agency funds.
If the Agency project manager,Director of Public Works or Agency Engineer,WSDOT Highways and _
Local Programs(if applicable), and FHWA(if applicable).agree with the consultant's claim, send a
request memo,including backup documentation to the consultant to either supplement the agreement, or
create a new agreement for the claim.After the request has been approved,the Agency shall write the
supplement and/or new agreement and pay the consultant the amount of the claim. Inform the consultant
that the final payment for the agreement is subject to audit.No further action in needed regarding the
claim procedures.
DOT Form 140-089 EF Exhibit K
Revised 6105
If the Agency does n �a agree with the consultant's claim,proceedtep 3 of the procedures.
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Step 3—Preparation of Support Documentation Regarding Consultant's Claim(s)
If the Agency does not agree with the consultant's claim,the project manager shall prepare a
summary for the Director of Public Works or Agency Engineer that included the following:
• Copy of information supplied by the consultant regarding the claim;
• Agency's summation of hours by classification for each firm that should be included in the
claim;
• Any correspondence that directed the consultant to perform the additional work;
• Agency's summary of direct labor dollars,overhead costs,profit and reimbursable costs
associated with the additional work;
• Explanation regarding those areas in which the Agency does/does not agree with the
consultant's claim(s);
• Explanation to describe what has been instituted to preclude future consultant claim(s);and
• Recommendations to resolve the claim.
Step 4—Director of Public Works or Agency Engineer Reviews Consultant Claim and Agency
Documentation
The Director of Pubic Works or Agency Engineer shall review and administratively approve or
disapprove the claim, or portions thereof,which may include getting Agency Council or
Commission approval(as appropriate to agency dispute resolution procedures). If the project
involves federal participation, obtain concurrence from WSDOT Highways and Local Programs and
FHWA regarding final settlement of the claim. If the claim is not eligible for federal participation,
payment will need to be from agency funds.
Step 5—Informing Consultant of Decision Regarding the Claim
The Director of Public Works or Agency Engineer shall notify(in writing)the consultant of their
final decision regarding the consultant's claim(s). Include the final dollar amount of the accepted
claim(s)and rationale utilized for the decision.
Step 6—Preparation of Supplement or New Agreement for the Consultant's Claim(s)
The agency shall write the supplement and/or new agreement and pay the consultant the amount of
the claim. Inform the consultant that the final payment for the agreement is subject to audit.
Exhibit M-1(a)
Certification Of Consultant
Project No.
Local Agency
I hereby certify that I am CCU 4 �,e S kd eY;' and duly authorized
representative of the firm of Berger/Abam Engineers, Inc. whose address is
0"^ 4fn 0't i-eckea(-4 ()c�A,to A g 9 063 and that neither I nor the above
firm I here represent has:
(a) Employed or retained for a commission,percentage,brokerage,contingent fee, or other
consideration, any firm or person(other than a bona fide employee working solely for me or the
above CONSULTANT)to solicit or secure the AGREEMENT;
(b) Agreed, as an express or implied condition for obtaining this contract,to employ or retain the
services of any firm or person in connection with carrying out this AGREEMENT; or
(c) Paid, or agreed to pay,to any firm, organization or person(other than a bona fide employee
working solely for me or the above CONSULTANT)any fee, contribution,donation,or
consideration of any kind for,or in connection with,procuring or carrying out this AGREEMENT;
except as hereby expressly stated(if any);
I acknowledge that this certificate is to be available to the Washington State Department of
Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration,U.S. Department of Transportation in
connection with this AGREEMENT involving participation of Federal-aid highway funds, and is
subject to applicable State and Federal laws,both criminal and c. il.
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DOT Form 140-089 EF Exhibit M-1(a)
Revised 6/05
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Exhibit M-2
Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility
Matters-Primary Covered Transactions
I. The prospective primary participant certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief,that it and its
principals:
A. Are not presently debarred, suspended,proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily
excluded from covered transactions by any federal department or agency;
B. Have not within a three-year period preceding this proposal been convicted of or had a civil
judgment rendered against them for commission or fraud or a criminal offense in connection with -
obtaining, attempting to obtain,or performing a public(federal, state,or local)transaction or
contract under a public transaction;violation of federal or state-antitrust statues or commission of
embezzlement,theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records,making false
statements,or receiving stolen property;
C. Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity
(federal, state, or local)with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph(I)(B). of
this certification;and
D. Have not within a three(3)year period preceding this application/proposal had one or more public
transactions(federal, state,or local)terminated for cause or default.
II. Where the prospective primary participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification,
such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.
Consultant(Firm): Berger/Abam Engineers, Inc.
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(Date) I ( ignature)President or Authorized Official of Consultant
DOT Form 140-089 EF Exhibit M-2
Revised 6/05