HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 92-486 - Approve and Authorize execution of the agreement between the COR & Professional associated consulting Engineers (DBA Pace Engineering) for Redding Power National Gas Pipeline along Clear Creek Rd r
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF REDDING AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATED CONSULTING
ENGINEERS, INC. (DBA PACE ENGINEERING) FOR THE DESIGN,
PERMITTING, ENGINEERING, AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT OF THE
REDDING POWER NATURAL GAS PIPELINE ALONG CLEAR CREEK ROAD.
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I� BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Redding approves entering
!� into the attached Agreement with Professional Associated Consulting Engineers, Inc.
(dba Pace Engineering) for the design, permitting, engineering, and construction
itmanagement of the Redding Power Natural Gas Pipeline along Clear Creek Road. The
Agreement describes six tasks which are to be done on a "not to exceed" basis for
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$65,000; and two additional tasks (right-of-way acquisition and construction
management) which will be performed on a time-and-materials basis, estimated at
$67,100.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor of the City of Redding is hereby authorized
and directed to sign said Agreement on behalf of the City of Redding; and the City
Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to attest the signature of the Mayor and to
impress the official seal of the City of Redding thereto.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was introduced and read at a
regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redding on the 15th day of December,
1992, and was duly adopted at said meeting by the following vote:
AYES• COUNCIL MEMBERS• Anderson, Arness, Dahl, Kehoe & Moss
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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CHARLIE MOSS, Mayor -0
City of Redding (v
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CONNIE STROHMAYER, C' y Clerk RANDALL . HAYS, City Attorney
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AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of
December, 1992 , by and between CITY OF REDDING, Redding,
California, hereinafter referred to as the CLIENT; and
Professional Associated Consulting Engineers, Inc. , (dba PACE
Engineering) of 1730 South Street, Redding, California, herein-
after referred to as the ENGINEER.
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THAT WHEREAS, the CLIENT requires consulting engineering
services for the Redding Power Natural Gas Pipeline along Clear
Creek Road.
AND WHEREAS, the ENGINEER is duly licensed as a registered
Professional Engineer in the State of California and is qualified
and experienced to provide such engineering services.
'j NOW, THEREFORE, the CLIENT and the ENGINEER for the
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consideration hereinafter named, agree as follows:
ARTICLE I: ENGINEER'S SERVICES
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The ENGINEER shall perform those services which are
described in the PACE letter dated November 9, 1992 and the
attached SCOPE OF WORK, a copy of each of which is attached
hereto as EXHIBIT "A" and incorporated herein by this reference.
The Request for Proposal (RFP) dated October 26, 1992 , which is
entitled, "Request for Proposal to Conduct Professional
Consulting Service on the Redding Power Natural Gas Pipeline
Project for the City of Redding, " and the proposal submitted,
dated November 9, 1992 , a copy of each of which is attached
hereto as EXHIBIT "D, " are also incorporated in and made a part
of this AGREEMENT. For areas of conflict between the CLIENT's
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RFP and the ENGINEER's proposal, the CLIENT's RFP shall govern.
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ARTICLE II: ENGINEER'S FEE
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For services performed the ENGINEER shall be compensated on
the basis of the rates established in the STANDARD CHARGES FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, effective through December 31, 1993, a
copy of which is attached hereto as EXHIBIT "B" and incorporated
herein by this reference. EXHIBIT "B" also contains consultant's
fee estimates, summary -of costs, and cost breakdowns. The
standard charges may not change except as a result of annual
salary increases or decreases. The maximum fee for all tasks
except III and VII shall not exceed an amount of $65, 000, unless
prior authorization is given for work in excess of that defined
in the SCOPE OF WORK, EXHIBIT "A" .
The estimated fee for Tasks III and VII is $67, 100 and
should be considered as a budget figure. Prior to awarding the
construction contract, the CLIENT and the ENGINEER shall review
the fee for adjustments as necessary to correspond to the actual
construction schedule. Any adjustment shall be mutually agreed
to by the parties.
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ARTICLE III : PAYMENT FOR SERVICES
For services performed on a time and expense basis, the
CLIENT agrees that he shall pay for the services performed by the
ENGINEER as the work progresses, based upon work completed.
Invoices shall be submitted by the ENGINEER at the beginning of
each month for services performed during the previous month.
Payment will be due upon receipt of invoices and shall be made
within a period of 30 days following receipt of invoices.
ARTICLE IV: COMPLETION OF SERVICES
The ENGINEER agrees that he will diligently perform the
services to enable the gas pipeline to be constructed during
1993 . It is agreed between the parties to this AGREEMENT that
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the ENGINEER cannot be responsible for delays occasioned by
factors beyond his control, nor by factors which could not
reasonably have been foreseen at the time the AGREEMENT was
prepared.
ARTICLE V: ENGINEER'S RESPONSIBILITY
The ENGINEER agrees that services under this AGREEMENT shall
be performed in accordance with generally accepted engineering
practices, but makes no other warranty either expressed or
implied. The parties agree that estimated construction cost
figures furnished by the ENGINEER are estimates only and the
ENGINEER is not responsible for fluctuations in cost factors.
Visits to the construction site and observations made by the
ENGINEER as part of the construction phase of any project shall
not relieve the construction contractor of his obligation to
conduct comprehensive inspections of the work sufficient to
ensure conformance with the intent of the Contract Documents and
shall not relieve the construction contractor of his full respon-
sibility for all construction means, methods, techniques,
sequences, and procedures necessary for coordinating and
completing all portions of the work under the construction
contract and for all safety precautions incidental thereto.
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ARTICLE VI: CONTRACT AND CONTRACT PROVISIONS
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This AGREEMENT shall include the City of Redding "General
Provisions" attached as EXHIBIT "C. " The term consultant in that
document shall refer to PACE Engineering.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have hereunto
executed this AGREEMENT the day and year first above written.
CITY OF REDDING
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BY
Mayor
Attorney
PACE ENGINEERING
ATTESTED:
BY
�P incip 1 En i eer
II Secretary
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Professional
PACE 4tsociated EXHIBIT "A"
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ENGINEERING Engineers
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November 9, 1992
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Chuck Gilfoy
Electric Utility Resource Planner
City of Redding Electric Department
760 Parkview Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
Dear Mr. Gilfoy:
Subject: Conduct Professional Consulting Services for the
Redding Power Natural Gas Pipeline
We are pleased to present our proposal offering our services for the Redding Power
ii Natural Gas Pipeline Project. PACE Engineering and Power Engineers have teamed
together to offer the City what we feel is the best full service engineering team
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available for this project.
TEAM QUALIFICATIONS
PACE Engineering will take the lead and be responsible as the prime consultant to the
City of Redding. Power Engineers will act as a subconsultant, being responsible to
PACE for about 20 percent of the work. Paul Jones, Principal Engineer with PACE,
will act as the Project Manager. Paul's 26 years of experience with utility design in
the Redding area provides the necessary background and leadership for this project.
The PACE/Power team recently completed the City of Redding West Loop Project for
your Electric Department. PACE was a subconsultant to Power Engineers on the West
Loop Project. PACE has performed on numerous City Electric Department projects
providing surveying services for design, legal descriptions, rights-of-way locations, and
construction staking. PACE has also provided structural engineering design services,
welding consultation, and construction observation services to the Electric
Department. Power Engineers has been involved in gas pipeline projects in California
as well as neighboring states. Power recently completed a turnkey, engineer procure
and construct project in Northern Nevada. The Nevada project included all permitting,
rights-of-way, procurement of materials, and installation.
1730 SOUTH STREET • REDDING, CA 96001 • (916) 2440202
Chuck Gilfoy November 9, 1992
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Project team members surpass the minimum qualifications outlined in the RFP and
were selected to provide the City with the appropriate expertise to competently
complete this project. Ryan and Associates will provide any needed appraisals and
property acquisition services needed for this project.
TURNKEY PROJECT
j We have not provided the RFP requested proposal #2 for a turnkey project as per our
discussions. We do not believe a turnkey project is in the best interests of the City.
Turnkey projects are appropriate when the entire scope of work is known and it is
necessary to start building part of the project before the entire project has been
designed. In this case, the entire design can be done at the same time that permits
and reviews are taking place. With a complete design, bids will be taken on a well
defined project, based on complete plans and specifications. This will reduce the
City's liability versus proceeding prematurely. Also, the competitive bidding will allow
the work to be accomplished at the lowest price. Complete plans and specifications,
coupled with a team that will provide complete contract administration, construction
observation and testing, will assure the City of a good end product.
DEDICATION TO SERVICE
Our team is available and ready to provide the engineering services necessary for this
project. We feel that we can serve you well with our unique qualifications, team
competence, and dedication to provide professional services. Upon award of a
contract for this project, we will provide the insurance specified in the RFP. We
appreciate your consideration and look forward to working with you on this project.
' Sincerely,
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Paul D. Jon
Principal Engi er
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J SCOPE OF WORK
The PACE/Power team has developed the following tasks for the Redding Power
Natural Gas Pipeline project based on: our interpretation of the scope of work as
presented in the City's Request for Proposal, our field reviews, our team involvement
in your West Loop Project, ongoing survey work at the Redding Power site,
discussions with City staff, and review of available plans and mapping.
TASK I Define the Pipeline Alignment
A) Consultant to meet with City Electric Department to discuss alignment
parameters such as:
11 Connection point with PG&E line 402. Is the point fixed or could it be
moved south 2,5001 feet? Is it feasible to route the gas line along the
haul road through A.P. No. 49-390-37? Construction would be less
expensive but easement acquisition, operation and maintenance costs,
and accessibility would need thorough review.
2) Is there any merit in considering an alignment going westerly from the
Highway 273 - Clear Creek Road intersection through private properties
(open fields) owned by Wade, Ward, and Gore? Construction would be
less expensive but easement acquisition, operation and maintenance
costs, and accessibility would need thorough review.
3) Benefits of using existing rights-of-way along Clear Creek Road from
S.P.R.R. to Redding Power Site. Any available updated property line and
right-of-way information will be added to Sheets 12 through 16 of the
i� 1 " = 100' Redding West Loop Project for this review.
4) Benefits of using combination of 3) with the acquisition of new adjacent
rights-of-way in some areas.
5) Known preferences and desires of the City of Redding (Electric, Public
Works, and Planning) Departments and the agencies with jurisdiction
along any of the possible alignments.
Since parameters 1 ) and 2) above are viable alignment routes, we believe they
should be addressed. After a cursory review, however, we believe 3) and 4)
above will probably be more beneficial to all concerned. The rest of our
proposal is assuming that the Clear Creek Road corridor will be used.
B) Consultant to meet with others (such as PG&E, California Fish and Game,
Caltrans, etc.) as necessary to get information to assist in analyzing the
alignments. "As-Built" plans or available schematic plans of existing utilities
will be obtained from the various utility companies. Environmental concerns,
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such as wetlands or plants, need to be recognized as soon as possible to meet
the proposed project schedule. A wetlands delineation is not planned but small
encroachments into several ponds or "wet" areas along Clear Creek Road may
require detailing construction through the areas. Topographic maps of small
areas showing the extension of an existing storm drain culvert and small fill
areas may be required to satisfy Fish and Game (per memo included with the
R.F.P.).
,i C) Consultant to review the gas line design criteria to provide alternatives for gas
line sizing and potential future compressor station locations. Economic analysis
! of the pipe sizes and thickness needed for various compressor station locations
will be given.
D) Field review with Electric Department representatives and other parties as
appropriate.
E) Present information to Electric Department for review and alignment selection.
Provide additional information as necessary to aid in alignment selection.
TASK II Prepare the Preliminary Design for the Pipeline
NOTE: Tasks II, III, IV, and V will be done simultaneously as they are all inter-
related.
A) Mylar copies of the 1 " = 100' scale photo plan and profile sheets (Nos. 12 to
16) from the Redding West Loop Project will be used for the preliminary design.
Should an alignment be chosen that is not covered by the West Loop Project
plans, appropriate preliminary design sheets will be developed. Proposed gas
pipeline location will be referenced to existing edge of pavement, utility poles,
existing buried gas line markers, etc. so all reviewing parties can clearly see
what is proposed. Perform field surveying as necessary to satisfy
environmental concerns (see Task I, B). Perform design survey work to obtain
profile information through any critical areas.
B) Sizing of the pipeline to accommodate a maximum flow of 48.5 MMCFD will
be finalized along with selecting a site for the potential future compressor
station. Trench details and pipe wall thickness will be designed to meet PG&E
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safety and operational specifications, as a minimum.
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C) A 1 " =50' scale plan and profile sheet will be prepared detailing the S.P.R.R.
Right-of-Way and Highway 273 Right-of-Way crossing. This sheet will also
show the connection point to PG&E's line 402.
D) Submit all material developed in Tasks II, A), B), and C) to Electric Department
for review and comment prior to distribution under Tasks III, IV, and V.
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TASK 111 Acquire Rights-of-Way and Temporary Construction
Easements
A) Based upon the preliminary design of the pipeline, all rights-of-way and
temporary construction easements necessary to construct the project can be
determined. Legal descriptions will be written for each necessary acquisition.
B) Contact public and private entities holding title to necessary rights-of-way and
easement. Subconsultant, a local certified MAI appraiser, will be used where
it appears that acquisition costs may be involved.
TASK IV Acquire Permits
A) Consultant will establish specific land and permitting services procedures.
Consultant will secure the required licenses, permits, and grants from all
authorities impacted by or having jurisdiction over the project. Consultant will
acquire, after establishing the list of required permits, all data and information
required to submit the permit applications. The permits and reviews anticipated
for this project are as follows:
1) Federal D.O.T. Review - Pipeline design review for pressures, etc.
2) Caltrans Permit - Encroachment permit for state highway crossing.
3) Environmental Impact Assessment- Review of the environmental impact
of the pipeline. Preliminary plans will be submitted to City Planning for
processing. Assessment will include archeological sign-off, endangered
species review, and a fish and wildlife review.
4) Public Utilities Commission Review - The C.E.C. may have jurisdictional
review over this project.
5) Utility Crossings - Permission must be granted for all crossings of utility
easements.
6) B.L.M. Review - This may be required if any of the lands are currently
under B.L.M. administration. This is unlikely in this project.
7) Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (F.E.R.C.) - Required for any tie-in
to an interstate pipeline expected to float on line pressure or draw a
significant volume of gas.
8) County Encroachment Permit - Permit will be required if construction is
in Shasta County Rights-of-Way.
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9) S.P.R.R. Permit - An encroachment permit and Contractor's Right-of-
Entry must be obtained.
TASK V Coordination with Other Utilities
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A) Preliminary pipeline design alignment plans will be given to all utility companies
i! with facilities near the proposed alignment. Utility companies receiving this
information for review and comments will be PG&E, Pacific Bell Telephone,
Viacom Cable Television, Anderson Cottonwood Irrigation District, and the
appropriate City Departments.
B) Comments and concerns of those reviewing the preliminary plans will be
considered during the preparation of the final construction documents. All
affected utility companies will be signing off on the construction plans under
"Reviewed By."
TASK VI Prepare Final Contract Documents
A) Prepare approved-for-construction drawings. The 24"x36" drawings would
include: 1 ) A title sheet with project name, drawing index, vicinity map, legend
and title block; 2) Three double strip plan drawings of the pipeline alignment at
a scale of 1 " = 100'; 3) One photo plan and profile drawing at a scale of
1" =50' covering the Eastside Road, S.P.R.R. Right-of-Way, Highway 273
Right-of-Way, and Clear Creek Road intersection; and, 4) One detail sheet.
Design survey is to be done under Task II. Soils resistivity survey will be done
along alignment for cathodic protection design.
B) Prepare project specifications, so that when these specifications are combined
with the construction drawings you will have a complete set of bid documents.
The complete specifications will include: 1 ) Bidding requirements; 2) Contract
forms and conditions; 3) Special Provisions, Part 1 - Modifications to Instruction
to Bidders and General Provisions; 4) Special Provisions, Part 2 - Technical
Conditions. A table of contents from one of our project specifications is
included as Exhibit "A" at the end of this Scope of Work section as an idea of
what is covered.
C) The bid documents, both the construction drawings and specifications, will
include the appropriate PG&E design specifications, technical specifications,
and construction details. Research will be done to determine if any special
design requirements or standards apply to a natural gas pipeline serving electric
utility facilities.
D) Put the project out to bid once necessary approvals and permits are received.
Consultant will issue bid documents to contractors, answer questions during
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bidding period, and receive all bids for the City. Consultant will review bids and
make a recommendation for awarding the construction contract. Consultant
will provide all services necessary during the bidding process and keep the City
informed of any pertinent questions and requested revisions.
TASKS VII Contract Administration/Construction Management
A) Consultant will provide a construction manager to: 1 ) observe the construction
activities performed by the contractor for compliance with the plans and
specifications; 2) coordinate with the permitting agencies and Department of
Transportation (DOT); and 3) to coordinate the services provided by the
consultant and his subconsultants. Services provided will be surveying,
construction observation, x-ray review of all pipeline x-rays, soils and materials
testing, and communication to keep City informed of progress and complica-
tions. All personnel provided for services on this project will be experienced in
the type of work they will be performing.
B) Prepare the contract (as per bid documents) for the contractor and City to sign.
Consultant to review all bonds, insurance certificates and other required
contract items for conformance before giving contract to the City for approval
signatures. Issue the "Notice to Proceed" when the contract is finalized. All
necessary permits, rights-of-way, and easements should be obtained before
beginning the field work.
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` C) Consultant will review contractor's proposed work schedule and comment as
appropriate. Any required contractor shop drawing submittals will be reviewed
and approved with any necessary corrections noted in a timely manner to assist
in meeting the work schedule.
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D) Consultant will perform construction surveying as necessary to allow the
contractor to build the gas pipeline and related facilities in the locations and at
the elevations shown on the improvement plans. Rights-of-way and
construction limits will be staked in areas of potential conflicts.
E) Construction observers will be provided to ensure that the contractor
constructs the project according to the plans and specifications. The observer
will keep the contractor aware of their construction area limits to avoid
problems with private properties. The observer will have copies of all permits
relative to the project to ensure compliance with permit conditions.
F) X-raying of all pipeline welds will be performed as required by the specifica-
tions. The construction observer or other technicians will perform soils and
materials testing onsite and send any materials, such as concrete cylinders, to
an approved laboratory for any offsite testing that may be required.
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G) Monthly progress payment requests will be submitted to the construction
manager for review and approval. When the consultant has verified that the
work has been done or materials supplied the approved payment request will
be submitted to the City for payment. Any required Contract Change Orders
will be processed by the consultant and any cost revisions will be included with
the monthly progress payment requests.
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H) The construction manager will provide monthly progress reports to the City
which outlines the work accomplished during the reporting period and work to
be accomplished during subsequent reporting periods. The progress reports will
notify the City of any significant deviations from the contractor's initial
proposed work schedule and discuss any problems, whether real or anticipated.
A graphed progress/cost comparison showing percent complete and percent of
bid price versus time will be provided with each monthly report also.
1) When the project is completed, a Notice of Completion will be filed. A set of
"As-Constructed" plans will be prepared for the City files. The plans will be
j based on the construction observer's marked up plans and materials testing
locations and results.
TASK VIII Operation Procedures and Maintenance Manual
A) Power will coordinate the compilation, organization and turnover of all required
reporting and safety materials. These materials will include a pipeline safety
it manual, emergency procedure manual, and operations and maintenance
manual. The manuals will be based on all Federal requirements based on
D.O.T. publications(s) 190, 191 , 192, 193, 195, and 199. The manuals will
also contain scheduled maintenance through the year 2010.
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EXHIBIT "B"
I� CONSULTANT FEE ESTIMATES
Our fee estimates are based on the scope of work as outlined in this proposal. The
scope of work has been set forth in accordance with our interpretation of your
October 26, 1992 Request for Proposal to Conduct Professional Consulting Services
for the Redding Power Natural Gas Pipeline for the City of Redding which is bound at
the back of this proposal. As per discussions with Chuck Gilfoy, we are not proposing
the second part which you call a "turnkey contract." We have attempted to include
all project costs, except for permitting and filing fees, in these fee estimates.
As per the R.F.P. request, we have a separate fee for the work associated with
crossing the Southern Pacific Railroad and Highway 273 Right-of-Way. Rights-of-way
descriptions, appraisals, and acquisition fees are based on the assumption that six
acquisitions will be necessary. Cost breakdowns for the various tasks and subconsul-
tants are included on the following pages. A proposal summary of the tasks,
estimated manhours, and estimated costs is included. The summary also includes
not to exceed" costs with notes on various tasks.
Standard charges for services for both PACE and Power are included at the end of this
section.
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P*POSAL SUMMARY OF COSTS
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TASK, DESCRIPTION HOURS COST
I Define Pipeline Alignment 88 $ 6,630
II Preliminary Pipeline Design a) 130 8,100
ij (Hwy 273 & SPRR) b) 36 3,000
III Acquire RAN - description a) 30 1,500
appraisals & acquisitions b) -- 16,500
IV Acquire Permits 64 5,380
V Coordination w/Utilities 10 840
VI Prepare Contract Documents a) 382 26,900
(Hwy 273 & SPRR) b) 30 2,200
VII Contract Administration/
Construction Management 662 49,100
VIII Operation & Maintenance Manual 42 3.060
TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS = $ 123,210
Deductible for Hwy 273 and SPRR - II b) & VI b) $ 5,200
Task III is "assumed only" at $3,000 per parcel
since right-of-way needs are unknown at this time.
Task VII is directly related to the contractor's
schedule
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Total Cost of All Tasks except III and VII = $ 56,110
We offer to do the work on a time and expense basis with the estimated costs shown
above. We offer to do the work for all tasks except III and VII for a "not to exceed"
amount of $65,000. Task III can be done on a "not to exceed" amount when the
right-of-way needs are known. We believe the Task VIII estimate is a reasonable
budget amount. When the contractor's schedule is known and construction
management team is agreed upon by the City, a better cost for this task can be
determined.
All estimated costs are based on 1993 PACE and Power standard charge-out rates
plus 5 percent of labor fee for project incidental expenses. An administration fee of
7 percent would be added by PACE to Power Engineer's billings, since they are a
subconsultant to PACE.
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COST BREAKDOWNS
TASK I Define the Pipeline Alignment
Manhours = 88 Estimated Cost = S 6,630
TASK II Prepare the Preliminary Design for the Pipeline
Without Highway 273 and SPRR
Manhours = 130 Estimated Cost = $ 81100
Highway 273 and SPRR
Manhours - 36 Estimated Cost = $ 3,000
includes $600 photoplans
TOTAL $ 11 ,100
TASK III Acquire Rights-of-Way and Easements
(assume 6 parcel acquisitions)
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PACE/Power legal descriptions
! Estimated Cost = $ 1 ,500
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Title Company - title reports
Estimated Cost = $ 1 ,500
Ryan & Associates - appraisals
Estimated Cost = $ 7,500
Martin Appraisals & Acquisitions - acquisition
Estimated Cost = 7,500
S 18,000
(6 parcels at $3,000 each)
TASK IV Acquire Permits
Manhours = 64 Estimated Cost = $ 5,380
TASK V Coordination with Other Utilities
Manhours = 10 Estimated Cost = $ 840
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TASK VI Prepare Final Contract Documents
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Without Highway 273 and SPRR
Manhours = 382 Estimated Cost = $ 26,900
Highway 273 and SPRR
Manhours = 30 Estimated Cost = $ 2.200
$ 29,100
TASK VII Contract Administration/Construction Management
Construction Manager & Pat Hickey
200 hours = $ 18,000
Construction Surveying - 62 hours $ 3,500
Construction Observers - 360 hours $ 21,600
'I Testing and Lab Work $ 4,000
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Incidentals $ 2.000
$ 49,100
TASK VIII Operation Procedures and Maintenance Manual
Manhours = 42 Estimated Cost = $ 3,060
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STANDARD CHARGES FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Effective through December 31, 1992
LABOR
Title/Rating Hourly Charae
Managing Engineer (E-7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $93 . 00
Principal Engineer (E-6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $84. 00
Senior Engineer (E-5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75. 00
Associate Engineer (E-4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $68.00
Staff Engineer/Grade 3 (E-3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $62. 00
Staff Engineer/Grade 2 (E-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $56. 00
Staff Engineer/Grad: 1 (E-1) . . . . . . . $51. 00
'! Technician 4 - Draftsman/Eng. Tech./Constr. Observer $56. 00
Technician 3 - Draftsman/Eng. Tech./Constr. Observer $49 . 00
Technician 2 - Draftsman/Eng. Tech./Constr. Observer $43 .00
Technician 1 - Draftsman/Engineering Aide . . . . . . . $38 . 00
Word Processor/Administrative Secretary (Grade 3) . . . $35 . 00
Word Processor/Administrative Secretary (Grade 2) . . . $32 . 00
Word Processor/Administrative Secretary (Grade 1) . . . $28 . 00
Clerk/Typist . . . . . . . . . . . . $22 . 00
Three-Man Survey Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $131. 00
'i Two-Man Survey Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $98 . 00
Survey Supervisor-Licensed Land Surveyor . . . . . . . $60. 00
Welding and Structural Steel Fabrication Const. Obs. $63 . 00
Soils Technician Including Nuclear Gauge . . . . . . . $61. 00
EXPENSES
Incidental Expenses**: Charge will be 5% of labor fee (plus any
separately identified major expenses)
Meals and Lodging: At cost (out-of-town and overnight work
only)
Air Transportation: At cost
vehicle Transportation: Included in 5% allowance for incidental
expenses unless specifically indicated
otherwise in Agreement. Hourly labor
rates are applicable during travel to and
from jobsite.
Express Mail/Federal
Express: At cost
r Outside Services & Fees: At cost plus 7% administrative fee
i; Computers, Plotters and
Electronic Distance
Measuring Instruments: Included in incidental expense allowance.
Rates during court appearances and depositions as expert witness
will be as set forth in the Engineering Agreement.
*when prevailing wages are required on public works projects and
are greater than normal wages, survey field rates will be adjusted
accordingly by adding additional salary costs plus 15% for overhead
and profit.
**Incidental expenses normally included in the 5% fee are as
follows: vehicle transportation, long-distance telephone calls,
FAX, normal mailing charges, printing and copying, photos ,
recording fees, incidental material purchases, stakes, pins, taxi
and limousine fees , tips, and other similar incidental expenses
related to the project. vehicle mileage will be at $0 . 30 per mile
if shown as a separate pay item in contract.
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Consulting EXHIBITttBit
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ENGINEERING Engineers
Incorporated
STANDARD CHARGES FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Effective through December 31, 1993
LABOR
Title/Rating Hourly Charge
Managing Engineer (E-7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $95. 00
,i Principal Engineer (E-6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $86.00
'i Senior Engineer (E-5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $77. 00
Associate Engineer (E-4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $70.00
Staff Engineer/Grade 3 (E-3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.00
Staff Engineer/Grade 2 (E-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $58.00
Staff Engineer/Grade 1 (E-1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $53 . 00
Technician 4 - Draftsman/Eng. Tech./Constr. Observer $58. 00
Technician 3 - Draftsman/Eng. Tech./Constr. Observer $51. 00
Technician 2 - Draftsman/Eng. Tech./Constr. Observer $45. 00
Technician 1 - Draftsman/Engineering Aide . . . . . . . $39 . 00
Word Processor/Administrative Secretary (Grade 3) $36. 00
Word Processor/Administrative Secretary (Grade 2) . . . $33 . 00
Word Processor/Administrative Secretary (Grade 1) $29. 00
Clerk/Typist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S23 . 00
Three-Man Survey Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $135.00
Two-Man Survey Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $101. 00
Survey Supervisor-Licensed Land Surveyor . . . . . . . $62. 00
Welding and Structural Steel Fabrication Const. Obs. $65. 00
i Soils Technician Including Nuclear Gauge . . . . . . . $63 . 00
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EXPENSES
I Incidental Expenses**: Charge will be 5% of labor fee (plus any
I� separately identified major expenses)
Meals and Lodging: At cost (out-of-town and overnight work
only)
Air Transportation: At cost
Vehicle Transportation: Included in 5% allowance for incidental
expenses unless specifically indicated
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otherwise in Agreement. Hourly labor
rates are applicable during travel to and
from jobsite.
Express Mail/Federal
Express: At cost
Outside Services & Fees: At cost plus 7% administrative fee
i Computers, Plotters and
Electronic Distance
Measuring Instruments: Included in incidental expense allowance.
Rates during court appearances and depositions as expert witness
will be as set forth in the Engineering Agreement.
*When prevailing wages are required on public works projects and
are greater than normal wages, survey field rates will be adjusted
accordingly by adding additicnal salary costs plus 15% for overhead
and orofit.
**Incidental expenses normally included in the 5% fee are as
Follows: vehicle transportation, long-distance telephone calls,
FAX normal mailing charges, printing and copying, photos,
recording fees, incidental material purchases, stakes, pins, taxi
and limousine fees, tips, and other similar incidental expenses
related to the project. Vehicle mileage will be at $0. 30 per mile
_f shown as a separate pay item in contract.
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POWER Engineers,Inc.
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�CHEOULE OF CHARGES - 1992
rhrs standard Schedule of Charges is for orofessionat services. unless agreed otherwise, charges for work on continuing
protects will oe based on the tnen current Schedule of Charges. A new Schedule of Charges will be issued to be effective
January 1 of each new year ano as necessary on an intermediate oasis to accommodate new items or revised cnarges. InvoKvs
will be suomrtted montnly and/or upon comokman of the wore and wdd be due and payable whom issued. All accounts not
pard wrtnrn trnrty(30)days from the invoice date wid bear a SERVICE CHARGE Of 1.5%PEA MONTH for each month the invoice
is unpaid.
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PERSONNEL CLASSIFKATICIN
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Senior Project Manager . . . . . ... . ... . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . S 100.00/hr.
Principal consultant
Project Manager . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. .. . . .. . . . .. . .. . S 90.00/hr.
Senior Consultant
Project Engineer . . . .. . .. . . . . . ... . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .. . . . . . . .. .. . .. . . .. S 80.00/F+r.
Consultant
Ser7iur PTuje%.LAjrnirti-3lralur
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Supervisory R-O-W Agent
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;:ngineerIII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S 70.00/hr.
Designer IV
Engineering Technician IV
Environmental Saecialist III
Senior R-O-W Agent
Engineerll . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S 61.00/hr.
Oesigner III
Engineering Technician III
Environmental Sceclaiist II
Purchasing Agent
Senior Administrator
R-O-W Agent
Engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 51.00/hr.
Oesigner II
Engineering Technician II
Environmental Sceclailst I
Administrator
Fieid Reoresentative IV
Senior Purchasing Specialist
OesignerI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S 45.00/hr.
Engineering Technician I
Administrative Assistant
Field Representative 111
Purchasing Specialist
Drafter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . S 38.00/hr.
Staff Assistant
Fiela Representative II
Typist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S 28.00/F1r.
Data Entry Operator
Field Representative I
Utliity
Na premum is cnaraed for overtime work. ;ersonnei with soeuailzed experience are emoloyed by or on retainer to POWER.
Charges 'or these sOecialists are negovated On an .ndrviauai oasis deciendmg On the assignment. Professional time for
cecosrt,ons and testimony is Carged at '.5 times the rate for services;`ull-day minimums apply.
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POWER Engineers,Inc. EXHIBIT "B" (cont' d
- �CHEDULE OF CHARGES - 1992
1 his standard Schedule of Charges is for the current year. Unless agreea otherwise,charges for work on continuing projects
will be based on the then current Schedule of Charges. A new Scheoule of Charges will be issued to be effective January 1 of
each new year and as necessary on an intermediate basis to accommodate new items or revised charges. Invoices will be
suomitted monthly and/or upon completion of the work and will be gut and payable when issued. All accounts not pard
within thirty(30)days from the nvoice date will bear a SERVICE CHARGE OF 1.3%PER MONTH for each month trio InvoKe Is
inclaid.
I - COMPUTER SERVKES PHOTOGRAPHIC RECOROING
GIS Workstation S 35.00/hr. Portable Video Camera S 35.00/day
! ...:ncludessoftware video Tapes S 8.00/ea.
'! Engineering Workstation S 35.00/hr.
...includes specialized software'
Personal Computer S 10.00/hr REPRODUCTION
,i ...includes standard software
criargec for fpecial software will be added, --lecirostatic(A size) S 3.00/ae.
set'Specia)Application Software fee Rates'. 3lueorints(0 size) S 1.50/e6.
Drafting Station w/Software S 20.00/hr. Mylar(D size) S 6.00/ea.
may include Procad.Autocad.Intergraph vallum(Dsize) S 4.00/ea.
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CAMERA WORK
PfQAL APPLICATION PC SOFTWARE
9'x 14'" PMT 5 t0.001ea.
StructurtSpottingtoptm 1 ration'• S 60.00lhr 12"x 18'PMT 5 13.00/ea.
Electrocon Software wr<omouter" S 60.00/hr 12"x 18'PMT 5 13.00/ea.
Level ISoftware'•• S 10.00/hr 20'x 24'PMT 5 t6.00/aa.
Level II Software"" S 20.00thr. 12'x 18"PMT S 13.00/ea.
20"x 24-PMT S 16.00/ea.
20'x 24"Mylar S 16.50/ea.
SURVEY SUPPLIES
DOCUMENTS
PlasticAenal Panels S 3.50/ea.
wood Stakes S 8.50/bd. Copies S I Olea.
;j 4'Lath S 12.50/bd. Spiral Como S 7.00/ea.
Flagging S 1.SO/ea. 3 Ring Sinding S 12.00/ea.
05 x 20" Rebar S .50/ea.
ReoarCaps S 30/ea. SHIPPING
Marking Pant S 4.00/ea.
-geld Books S 5 00/ea. Box or Tube S 1 50/ea.
GPS Equipment 51200.00/day
TRANSPORTATION
SURVEY EQUIPMENT Cessna 210(Wet,with Plot) 5205.00thr.
P lotStandoy S 30.001hr.
Survey Equipment to suo-�ort field crew S 125.00iday Navalo 5400.001hr.
Commander 840 S 590.00/hr.
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Other exoenses such as ;uocor.tractors, rental eau penant, photography, Cansocravon, rental vehicies, snipping,
outside computer serv:ces. lodging, meals, other reproduction, long distance to epnone, telecopler, express marl,
courier/delivery service,sceaal suoolies.etc. are charged at cost plus a carry no and handling c arge of 10%.
'Specialized software nc uoed rr, the UNIX Engineering Workstation fee are the fcllowira Intergrapn packages:
WCAPLUS, MODELV!EW, NROAOS, EESCHEMA'IC, INSITE. '.RASO, EE'NPD. !NFLOW, fNFORMIx. PROJECT ARCHITECT,
01-ANT DESIGN SYSTEMS
''Structure Sp0tti19:Ccti7:zaaon and Electrocon writ nor-laity be c sled on a specific ororect tas s.
r•"rcludes, amonn of^e s CPM, T•averse PC. Structural Design, Foundation Design, HVAC Design, and Conveyor
Oesrgn.
'•"Inrludet. imon0 c'rcrc Dirtr:out:on Rouvor `iyrtOm ,1.n�1':s��. m5ina ,��i,�,1, LL3: �! :2 r':1:8�Ilbt! Ravi"".
7ransmrssron System Ana ys,s ano specialized esvn acing programs.
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EXHIBIT "C"
GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Contract and Contract Provisions
The contract will be a written agreement between the consultant selected
and the City setting forth scope of work, time line, payment schedules,
'I City ownership of work, and cost of work. The contract will be fixed with
a not-to-exceed amount unless a change order is approved in advance of
additional work being performed. The contract shall include the following
provisions:
1 . Compensation, method of payment, and decision points:
Payment shall be based on work completed as noted in the section
entitled "Payment" of the Request for Proposals. The contract
amount shall be a not-to-exceed limit for the final price.
2. Changes:
The City may, from time to time, request changes in the scope of the
services of the consultant to be performed hereunder. Such changes,
including any increase or decrease in the amount of the consultant's
compensation, which are mutually agreed upon by and between the
public body and the consultant, shall be incorporated in written
amendments to this contract.
3. Termination of contract for cause:
If, through any cause, consultant fails to fulfill in timely and
proper manner its obligations under this contract, or if consultant
shall violate any of the covenants, agreements, or stipulations of
this contract, the City shall thereupon have the right to terminate
this contract by giving written notice to consultant of such
termination and specifying the effective date thereof, at least five
days before the effective date of such termination. In such event,
the consultant shall be entitled to receive just and equitable
compensation for any satisfactory work completed.
4. Conflict of interest:
The consultant agrees that it presently has no interest and shall
acquire no interest, direct or indirect, that would conflict in any
manner or degree with the performance of its services hereunder.
Consultant further agrees that, in the performance of the agreement,
no person having any such interest shall be employed.
5. Assignability:
The consultant shall not assign any interest in this contract and
shall not transfer any interest in the same (whether by assignment
or novation) without the prior written approval of the City;
provided, however, that claims for money due or to become due to the
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consultant from the City under this contract may be assigned to a
bank, trust company, or other financial institution, or to a trustee
in bankruptcy, without such approval . Notice of any such assignment
or transfer shall be furnished promptly to the City.
6. Personnel :
�i The consultant represents that it has or will secure, at its own
expense, all necessary personnel required to perform the services
under this contract. Such personnel shall not be employees of or
have any contractual relationship with agencies providing funds for
the project.
'! All of the services required hereinafter shall be performed by the
consultant or under its supervision, and all personnel engaged in
performing the services are fully qualified and shall be authorized
or permitted under state and local law to perform such services.
All professional personnel , including subcontractors engaged in
performing services for the consultant under this contract, are
indicated in a personnel listing contained within the consultant' s
proposal attached hereto and by reference incorporated herein.
Except as hereinabove agreed, no other portion of the services, nor
I any right, title, or interest hereunder this contract shall be
assigned, transferred, conveyed, or subcontracted without the prior
written approval of the City.
Any changes or substitutions in the consultant' s personnel as set
forth herein must be made known to the project director prior to
execution and written approval granted by same before said change or
substitution shall become effective.
i. Independent contractor:
Consultant, in accordance with his status as an independent
contractor, covenants and agrees that he will conduct himself
consistent with such status, that he will neither hold himself out
as nor claim to be an officer or employee of the City by reason
hereof, and that he will not be reason hereof make any claim,
demand, or application to, or for any right or privilege applicable
to an officer or employee of the City, including, but not limited
to, workers' compensation coverage, unemployment insurance benefits,
social security coverage, or retirement membership credit.
8. Settlement of disputes--arbitration:
a. All claims, disputes, and other matters in question between
the City and the consultant arising out of, or relating to,
and the contract documents or the breach thereof, except for
claims that have been waived by the making or acceptance of
final payment, may be decided by arbitration in accordance
with the Construction Industry Arbitration Rules of the
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American Arbitration Association then in effect if the parties
mutually agree. No person other than the City or consultant
shall be included as an original third party or additional
third to an arbitration whose interest or responsibility is
insubstantial . Any consent to arbitration involving- an
.i additional person or persons shall not constitute consent to
,I arbitration of any dispute not described therein. The
foregoing agreement to arbitrate and any other agreement to
arbitrate with an additional person or persons duly consented
to be the parties to the City/consultant agreement shall be
specifically enforceable under the prevailing arbitration law.
The award rendered by the arbitrators shall be final and
judgment may be entered upon it in accordance with applicable
law in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
b. Notice of the demand for arbitration shall be filed in writing
with the other party to the City/consultant agreement and with
the American Arbitration Association. The demand for
arbitration shall be made within a reasonable time after the
claim, dispute, or other matter in question has arisen and in
no event shall it be made after the date when institution of
legal or equitable proceedings based on such claim, dispute,
or other matter in question would be barred by the applicable
statute of limitations.
C. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the consultant shall carry
on the work and maintain its progress during any arbitration
proceedings, and the City shall continue to make payments to
the consultant in accordance with the contract documents.
,i 9. Ownership, publication, reproduction, and use:
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All documents and materials prepared pursuant to this agreement are
'! the property of the City. The City shall have the unrestricted
authority to publish, disclose, distribute, and otherwise use, in
whole or in part, any reports, data, or other materials prepared
•j under this agreement. Engineer shall be released from any liability
associated with another project if City decides to use all or part
of said documents on another project.
10. Verbal agreement or conversation:
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No verbal agreement or conversation with any officer, agent, or
employee of the City, either before, during, or after the execution
of this contract shall affect or modify any of the terms or
obligations herein contained, nor shall such verbal agreement or
conversation entitle the consultant to any additional payment
whatsoever under the terms of this contract.
11 . Indemnification:
Consultant agrees to protect, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless
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City, its officers, agents, and employees from and against any and
all liability, damages, claims, suits, liens, and judgments, of
whatever nature, including claims for contribution and/or
indemnification, for injuries to or death of any person or persons,
or damage to the property or other rights of any person or persons
caused by consultant's negligence. Consultant's obligation to
protect, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless, as set forth
hereinabove, shall include any matter arising out of any actual or
alleged infringement of any patent, trademark, copyright, or service
mark, or any actual or alleged violation of trade regulations.
Consultant further agrees to protect, defend, indemnify, and hold
harmless the City, its officers, agents and employees from and
against any and all claims, liability for compensation under the
Workmen's Compensation Act arising out of injuries sustained by any
employee of consultant.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
TO
CONDUCT PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES
FOR THE REDDING POWER NATURAL GAS PIPELINE
FOR
THE CITY OF REDDING
Address all correspondence regarding this solicitation to:
Chuck Gilfoy
Electric Utility Resource Planner
City of Redding
Electric Department
760 Parkview Avenue
Redding, California 96001
Phone: (916) 224-4377
October 26 , 1992
(Date of Issue)
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Proposal shall be received no later than
5: 00 p.m. , November 9 , 1992
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I. OBJECTIVE
The City of Redding (City) is planning construction of
approximately 2 . 4 miles of natural gas pipeline to serve its
Redding Power facilities (Site) located at 17120 Clear Creek
Road in Redding. The purpose of the proposed pipeline is to
ensure the long term availability of fuel for electric
generation. Monies for all phases of placing this proposed
pipeline into service have already been financed.
The Electric Department is requesting P q g a proposal for all
services associated with a natural gas pipeline that will
commence along at or near PG&E's line 402 near the
intersection of Highway 273 and Clear Creek Road in Redding
(hereinafter referred to as Point of Interconnection or "PI")
and terminate at the Site. The first part of the proposal
should reflect work for design, permitting (including right-
of-way acquisition) , preparation of associated construction
bid documents, and construction management. The second part
should be for a "turnkey" contract and thus mirror the first
except for the deletion of the construction bid document
preparation and the addition of actual construction work
scope(s) and costs. Both parts should be bifurcated to
reflect the inclusion and exclusion of work associated with
crossing the Southern Pacific Railroad and State of California
(Highway 273) rights-of-way. (PG&E's line 402 lies across
these rights-of-way from the Site and the City has not yet
made a decision as to whether PG&E should perform these
crossings. ) All of the above work (rights-of-way acquisition,
connection facilities, etc. ) should also include provisions
for the potential future incorporation of a compressor
station. (Currently, PG&E's operating pressure in the area is
approximately 160 psig but they will guarantee only 50 psig.
The City may need as much as 300 psig in the future at the
Site. ) At this point, the City is soliciting suggestions as
to the exact location of the compressor station.
As a side task in response to this RFP, the City also desires
proposers submit an engineer's opinion as to the feasibility
of laying a liquefied petroleum gas pipeline (LPG) adjacent to
the future natural gas pipeline so that the City can transport
LPG between the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks and the Site
via pipeline. This opinion should also discuss the
feasibility of a railroad siding/spur at the appropriate
location. If the proposer determines that both of these tasks
are feasible, the proposer should submit an estimate of the
cost to design, permit, and construct the aforementioned
. facilities.
The natural gas pipeline will need to be designed to
accommodate a flow of up to 48 . 5 mmcfd at the Site as well as
maximum operating pressure. It will also need to be designed
in accordance with all applicable PG&E design specifications
!� (including California Public Utilities Commission General
Order 128) , as well as all pertinent local, State, and Federal
laws and regulations. Further, to the extent additional
standards for a natural gas pipeline serving electric utility
facilities apply, the contractor will be held responsible for
�i compliance with these standards.
The Scope of Services requested shall include, but not be
limited to, the following:
1. Define and survey the pipeline alignment.
2 . Acquire all necessary rights-of-way.
3 . Acquire all necessary permits for the pipeline.
4 . Coordinate project with all affected utilities.
5 . Prepare a preliminary design for the pipeline.
6. Prepare all necessary construction bid documents, review
responses thereto, and make recommendations thereon.
(Proposal #1 only)
7 . Develop operating procedures and maintenance manual.
8 . Develop a bid for the incremental cost to construct the
pipeline facilities. (Proposal #2 only)
9. Develop project schedules.
10. Construction management.
Note: this RFP makes only general reference to the tasks
required to place a natural gas pipeline in service at the
location specified in this RFP. A lack of specific reference
should not be misconstrued as an indication that a given task
need not be accomplished. It is the cityls intent to hold the
contractor responsible for the knowledge of-, conditions for-,
and implementation of all design parameters, permits and/or,
if appropriate, construction practices that may be applicable
to the project described in this RFP. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, the City has received comments regarding the
natural gas pipeline described in this RFP from the California
Department of Fish & Game (CDFG) (see attached memorandum from
the CDFG to the California Energy Commission) and, among all
other regulatory requirements, the contractor shall be
responsible for ensuring the issues set forth in the attached
memorandum are resolved.
II. DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND
The City of Redding is one of the fastest growing electric
load centers in California. Presently, the City's electrical
needs are served by two contracts---one with the Western Area
Power Administration and one with Pacific Gas & Electric
Company (PG&E) . Although these contracts currently provide
City electric customers with relatively low cost power, there
has never been any guarantee that they will serve the long
term needs of our customers at the same relatively low costs.
Therefore, in the mid 19701s, in an effort to diversify its
resource base and ensure the long term availability of low
cost and reliable electric service, the City began a broad-
based program toward the development of its own resources.
Since that time, the City has entered into some major
commitments toward electric resource independence, including
power purchase agreements, transmission projects and
agreements, and hydroelectric and natural gas-fired generation
projects.
The City executed agreements for the purchase of the Redding
Power site (Site) and associated facilities and the MLP Energy
combustion turbine project in July 1991 and March 1992 ,
respectively. The Site is located at 17120 Clear Creek Road
in Redding, California and currently has a 30 MW generation
facility thereon. The existing facility was originally
designed to utilize wood products for fuel. However, because
of the uncertainties in the future availability of wood
products and the relative reliability of supply for natural
gas, natural gas will be the primary fuel for the facility in
the future.
In addition to the existing facilities, the City currently
plans to locate the MLP Energy combustion turbines at that
Site. These combustion turbines will be designed to utilize
either natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas as fuel.
Although natural gas service already exists to the Site, more
delivery capacity is needed to meet the City's future
generation requirements. Thus, over the past several months,
the City's Electric Department has conferred with
representatives of PG&E on many occasions regarding future
natural gas requirements at the Site. PG&E determined that
two portions of its natural gas system would need to be
upgraded---along line 402 , PG&E's main north-south natural gas
line serving the northern Sacramento Valley, and along Clear
Creek Road from line 402 to the Site. Based upon preliminary
cost estimates and other factors, the City concluded that
significant savings could be realized by contracting for a
portion of the upgrades rather than having PG&E perform them.
Presently, PG&E's engineering associated with the line 402
upgrades is in its final stages. PG&E has indicated that they
have "engineered" the gas system upgrades to the PI. This
proposal deals with that portion of the natural gas delivery
system between the aforementioned PI and the Site.
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III. SCOPE OF WORK
At a minimum, the scope of the proposal shall include the
tasks listed below. However, it is expected that each
consultant will make additions it believes, from experience
and judgment, to be appropriate and/or desirable. The listed
subtasks are not arranged in any particular order of
importance, probable occurrence, etc. It is expected that the
subtasks will be scheduled/performed in such a manner that
minimum costs will be incurred. The consultant shall provide
all those services, hereinafter indicated, and any others
necessary to accomplish the objectives set forth in this RFP.
Electric Department will only provide the limited assistance
indicated herein.
The proposed work shall include, but not be limited to, the
following:
1. Define the pipeline alignment. Although the term "along
Clear Creek Road" is used as a descriptive term in this
RFP, the ultimate alignment of the pipeline may or may
not coincide with Clear Creek Road itself. Definition of
the specific alignment will involve working closely with
the Electric Department and incorporating, where
possible, the preferences and desires of agencies with
jurisdiction along the route. In addition to all
jurisdictional agencies for lands along the alignment,
the contractor will need to interface with PG&E and the
City for information regarding the interconnection points
with line 402 and the Site, respectively.
2 . Acquire all necessary rights-of-way for the alignment
ultimately agreed to by the City. This would include
dealing with all appropriate public and private (if
applicable) entities with interest in the rights-of-way.
3 . Acquire all necessary permits to ultimately construct the
pipeline along the final alignment. This task includes
the performance of all surveys and preparation and
submittal of all reports and/or applications that may be
required by jurisdictional agencies. The Electric
Department will provide review during the permit securing
process and obtain any necessary City signatures
necessary for submission of the various documents to the
appropriate jurisdictional agencies. It should be noted,
however, that as a matter of City policy, applications
and/or reports submitted to other City departments on
behalf of the Electric Department will not be given
preferential treatment as compared to such documents if
they were to be submitted on behalf of a non-City entity.
The consultant will obtain all other party
input/signatures as applicable.
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4 . Coordinate project with all affected utilities. This
would include all utilities associated with both the
interconnection (PG&E, City) of the pipeline as well as
any utilities with interests in the rights-of-way between
the PI and the Site.
5 . Prepare the preliminary design for the pipeline. At a
minimum, the pipeline should be designed to PG&E safety
and operational specifications and to accommodate a
maximum flow of 48 . 5 mmcfd. It should also be designed to
minimize disturbance to the surrounding environment.
6. Prepare all necessary project construction documents and,
if appropriate (under Proposal 1) , review and make
recommendations thereon. This would include bid
documents , approved-for-construction drawings,
construction contract documents. In addition, with
respect to the turnkey portion of the proposal , as-built
drawings, a one-year maintenance bond, and test reports
showing that the pipeline will be operable in a safe and
reliable manner. Specific proposals as to the amount and
type of documents necessary are hereby solicited and will
be evaluated based upon the ability of potential
constructors to bid on the project and the City staff to
understand the terms set forth therein. The City shall
withhold 10% of the contract price until a favorable
determination is made as to the adequacy of the
aforementioned documents.
7 . Develop operating procedures and maintenance manual.
These should address, in addition to all other pertinent
natural gas pipeline standards, methodologies for leak
detection, record keeping, and cathodic protection.
8 . Develop a bid for the incremental cost to construct the
facilities described in this RFP. This bid should assume
the contractor has been awarded the design-permitting-
management contract and thus should vary from the design-
permitting-management bid only to the extent that
incremental construction costs have been added.
9 . Prepare and update monthly a project schedule of
sufficient detail to effectively manage the Project.
10. Manage the construction activities to ensure the
constructor is in compliance with all design parameters
and other recommendations set forth and approved during
the design and permitting of the pipeline.
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IV. QUALIFICATIONS AND PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
The consultant shall meet the following minimum
qualifications:
1. All survey work shall be completed and submitted to the
proper agencies under the responsible charge of a
professional land surveyor licensed by the State of
California.
2 . The consultant shall employ sufficient registered
professional engineers in the appropriate disciplines.
These employees shall be used as appropriate for
review/check of project designs and/or construction.
3 . Any appraisals ( if applicable) shall be completed under
the direction of a certified MAI appraiser. It is
required that local firms be utilized for appraisal and
property owner contacts because of their knowledge of
local conditions and sensitivities.
4 . The consultant shall have been engaged in performing
similar services, to that here-in-before indicated, for
a period of not less than seven years.
The consultant's proposal shall contain the following:
1. A statement that the consultant meets the minimum
qualifications defined in this RFP.
2 . The consultant's personal interpretation of the objective
and scope of services required.
3 . A statement as to the date the consultant is prepared to
begin services.
4 . A description of the intended method(s) by discrete task
for undertaking the objectives.
'i 5. A logical schedule for sequencing the proposed work tasks
showing their interrelationship.
6. Identification of all subconsultants and/or
subcontractors intended to be used, and their
qualifications.
7 . Organization and staffing plan identifying key personnel
who will be assigned to the project including:
a. A statement that the consultant will not substitute
. key personnel unless written approval is provided
by the Electric Department.
b. Identification and statement of qualifications of
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the project manager. It is required that the
project manager be keenly aware of all aspects of
the project at all times and that the project
manager be reasonably available for consultation
with the Electric Department during the term of the
project.
C. Identification of an assistant project manager who
will be able to make expedient decisions in the
project manager's absence.
d. Resume of other key staff including estimate of
project responsibility.
8 . A statement that the consultant will prepare brief
monthly summaries of progress which outline the work
accomplished during the reporting period; work to be
accomplished during the subsequent reporting periods;
problems, real or anticipated, which should be brought to
the attention of Chuck Gilfoy or his designee; and
notification of any significant deviation from previously
agreed-upon work plans or schedules. A graphed
progress/cost comparison showing percent complete and
percent of bid price versus time shall be provided with
each invoice/monthly report.
9. The total estimated cost of all services which shall
include:
a. Base labor costs broken down by the various work
tasks including manhours for all associated tasks.
b. Labor allowances (vacation, sick leave, etc. ) - add
basis for calculations.
C. General operation overhead - add basis for
calculations.
d. Direct costs (subcontractors, travel , computer
costs, etc. ) .
e. Fee for the consultant to provide the required
service.
f. A breakdown of subcontractor costs both in terms of
manhours and in terms of per-parcel costs, as
appropriate.
g. Total "not-to-exceed" cost. (Note: The final cost
of the consulting services provided shall be the
actual cost or the "not-to-exceed" cost, whichever
is less. )
h. A proposal summary of the "not-to-exceed" cost
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tasks set forth in Section 3 of this RFP.
Additional cost breakdown should be provided as
necessary to clarify the consultant's proposal or
to provide the City options in areas of consultant
concern or areas of high cost.
10. A statement that if the consultant is awarded a contract,
the consultant will provide the following minimum
insurance and indemnification:
INSURANCE
a. Evidence of Maintenance Required._ The Engineer shall, at
all times, maintain in full force and effect the
insurance required by this section. A certificate of
insurance and necessary endorsements evidencing all
required coverages or policies shall be filed with the
City's Risk Management Office after City Council awards
the contract and at least ten (10) days prior to the
beginning of work.
b. Oualifying Insurers. All required insurance policies
shall be issued by companies which hold a current policy
holder's alphabetic- and financial-size category rating
'! of not less than A:VII according to the most recent issue
of Best's Insurance Reports.
C. Insurance Required. General liability, professional
errors and omissions liability, automobile liability and
Workers' Compensation insurance shall be maintained as
follows:
1) General Liability Insurance . Either
(a) comprehensive general or (b) commercial general
liability.
a) Comprehensive General Liability Insurance for
bodily injury ( including death) , personal
injury, and property damage which provides
limits of not less than one million
($1, 000, 000) dollars combined single limit per
occurrence.
OR
b) Commercial General Liability Insurance for
bodily injury ( including death) , personal
injury, and property damage which provides
limits of not less than one million
($1, 000, 000) dollars general limit per
occurrence and two million ($2 , 000, 000)
dollars general aggregate limit.
In either case, the comprehensive general or
commercial general liability policies shall include
coverage or endorsements for:
a) Premises and operations.
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C) Products/Completed Operations with limits of
one million ($1, 000, 000) dollars per
occurrence which is required to be maintained
for a minimum of two (2) years following
acceptance of the work by the City.
d) Independent Engineers.
e) Personal injury liability. The personal
injury endorsement shall not contain the so-
called "a" (liability assumed under the
contract) or "c" (suits brought by employees)
exclusions.
2) General Liability and Automobile Liability Policies
are to contain or be endorsed to contain the
following provisions:
a) The City, its officers, officials, officials,
employees, agents, and volunteers are to be
covered as insureds as respects: liability
arising out of activities performed by or on
behalf of the Engineer; products and completed
operations of the Engineer; premises owned,
occupied, or used by the Engineer; or
automobiles owned, leased, hired, or borrowed
by the Engineer. The coverage shall contain
no special limitations of the scope of
protection afforded to the City, its officers,
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b) For any claims related to this project, the
Engineer's insurance coverage shall be primary
insurance as respects the City, its officers,
officials, employees, agents, and volunteers.
Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by
the City, its officers, officials, employees,
agents, or volunteers shall be excess of the
Engineer's insurance and shall not contribute
with it.
C) Any failure to comply with reporting or other
provisions of the policies including breaches
of warranties shall not affect coverage
provided to the City, its officers, officials,
employees, agents, or volunteers.
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d) The Engineer's insurance shall apply
separately to each insured against whom claim
is made or suit is brought except with respect
to the limits of the insurer's liability.
e) Each insurance policy required by this clause
shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall
not be suspended, voided, cancelled by either
party, reduced in coverage or in limits except
after thirty (30) days' prior written notice
has been given to the entity.
3) Professional Errors and Omissions Liability
Insurance in an amount not less than $1, 000, 000
dollars.
a) The Engineer shall save, keep, and hold
harmless the City, its officers, agents, and
employees from all damages, costs, or expenses
in law or equity that may at any time arise or
be set up because of damages to property or of
personal injury received by reason of or in
the course of performing work or tasks
associated with the contract, which may be
j caused by any willful or negligent act or
omission by the Engineer, any of the
Engineer's employees, or any subcontractor.
4) Comprehensive Automobile Liability for bodily
injury (including death) and property damage which
provides total limits of not less than one million
($1, 000, 000) dollars combined single limits per
occurrence, applicable to all owned, nonowned, and
hired vehicles.
5) Statutory Workers' Compensation and Employer's
Liability Insurance as required by the State of
California for all employees engaged in services or
.� operations under the contract. The employer's
liability insurance shall provide limits of not
less than one million ($1, 000, 000) dollars per
occurrence. Both the Workers' Compensation and
employer's liability policies shall contain the
Insurer's waiver of subrogation in favor of the
City, its officers, agents, employees, and
volunteers.
a) Before execution of the contract by the City,
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following signed certification:
"I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700
of the Labor Code which require every employer
to be insured against liability for Workers'
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accordance with the provisions of that code,
and I will comply with such provisions before
commencing the performance of the work or
tasks associated with the contract. "
b) The Engineer shall also comply with Section
3800 of the Labor Code by securing, paying
for, and maintaining in full force and effect
for the duration of the contract, complete
Workers' Compensation Insurance, and shall
furnish a Certificate of Insurance to the City
before execution of the contract. The City,
its officers, agents, or employees will not be
responsible for any claims in law or equity
occasioned by failure of the Engineer to
comply with this paragraph.
C) Claims Made Coverage. If general liability or
professional errors and omissions insurance is
,i written on a "claims made" basis, the
certificate of insurance must clearly so
state, and the following additional
information must be provided:
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1. Whether defense coverage is included in
the policy limit (yes or no) .
2 . All aggregate limitations, including:
i) General aggregate.
ii) Products/Completed Operations
Aggregate.
3 . The retroactive date.
4 . The length of time for extended reporting
period.
5. Any limitations on invoking the reporting
period (other than nonpayment) .
6. Whether a "Notice of Circumstances" is
allowed (yes or no) .
d) Other Insurance Provisions
1. The requirements of these Standard
Specifications as to types and limits of
insurance coverage to be maintained by
the Engineer and any approval of
insurance by the City are not intended to
and shall not, in any manner, limit or
qualify the liabilities and obligations
otherwise assumed by the Engineer
pursuant to the contract, including, but
not limited to, the provisions concerning
indemnifications, nor preclude the City
from taking any other action available to
it under any other provisions of the
contract or law.
2 . The City acknowledges that some insurance
requirements contained in these Standard
Specifications may be fulfilled by self-
insurance or other combinations of
insurance on the part of the Engineer.
However, this shall not, in any way,
limit liabilities assumed by Engineer
under the contract. Any self-insurance
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be approved in writing by the City at its
sole discretion.
INDEMNIFICATION
Engineer shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless
the City, its officers, employees and agents, from
and against any and all liens, judgments, and
claims of any kind or character arising out of, in
connection with, or resulting from the Engineer's
'i work under this contract, including, but not
limited to, any damages or claim of damages to
property or personality or for personal injuries to
!i or death of persons. Engineer covenants and agrees
to defend any suit or to pay any judgment against
the City resulting from any suit for which Engineer
has agreed to indemnify the City pursuant to this
paragraph provided, however, that the City shall
nevertheless have the right, if it so elects and
notifies Engineer, to participate at the City's
expense in the defense of any such suit or suits in
which it may be a party without relieving the
Engineer of the obligation to defend the same.
This paragraph shall not require the Engineer to
assume any responsibility for the acts, errors, or
omissions of the City, its officers, agents, or
employees.
11. The contract shall include the following language:
The RFP dated October 26, 1992 , and entitled, "Request
for Proposal to Conduct Professional Consulting Service
on the Redding Power Natural Gas Pipeline Project for the
City of Redding, " and the proposal submitted, dated
(consultant to fill in date) , are
incorporated in and made a part of this contract. For
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consultant's proposal, the City's RFP shall govern.
Note: All 8x11-inch sheets of the City's RFP shall be
bound into the consultant's proposal (at the back) .
12 . Such additional information that the consultant deems
pertinent to his total presentation for the requested
!' service.
13 . Exceptions to this RFP must be clearly noted and should
be discussed with the Electric Department prior to
submission of proposals. Exceptions to this RFP may
result in a proposal being considered nonresponsive.
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i A. The City of Redding has established the following tentative
schedule for the Project:
1. RFP sent to potential contractors October 26, 1992.
2 . Responses to above RFP by November 9 , 1992 .
3 . Evaluation of proposals from November 9, 1992 to November
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4 . If oral presentations are requested, they have been
tentatively scheduled for the week of November 30, 1992
and shall last no longer than one hour.
5. Award contract at the December 15, 1992 or January 5,
1993 City Council meeting.
6. Begin contract work in January 1993 .
7 . Complete design and permitting work by March 19, 1993 .
At this point, if a turnkey contract is not awarded in
connection with this RFP, the City will solicit
construction bids based upon the design parameters and
permits set forth by the contractor chosen from this RFP
process. Upon receipt of bids for construction, the
contractor chosen from this RFP will review these bids
and make a recommendation thereon.
8 . Complete pipeline construction by late 1993 .
VI. EVALUATION CRITERIA
1. Criteria for Selection - The following selection factors
will be considered, to the extent that each may apply, in
selecting a consultant for this particular project:
A. Educational and experience background of the
consultant's key staff that will be assigned to
each of the primary elements of the project work as
well as the individual within the consultant's
organization who will be in overall charge of the
work.
B. Necessary license or other professional
credential (s) of the consultant to perform the
particular study, project, or work.
C. Demonstrated recent record of success of the
consultant on work previously performed for the
City or others of a similar nature and magnitude.
'i Key areas to consider are the consultant's ability
to deliver the required work or services in
acceptable form and detail, on schedule and within
budget.
D. The consultant's documented record in delivering
completed design, estimating, construction
management services, etc. , of proven reliability as
evidenced by the final completion costs of previous
projects of similar scope and magnitude.
E. The adequacy of the consultant's staff to perform
the work within the time allowance.
F. The method(s) proposed by the consultant for the
work required; the primary elements of the work
shall be identified.
G. The ability of the consultant to make effective
written reports and public presentations of the
work or design as may be required.
H. New or innovative ideas that are presented by the
consultant in the proposal which demonstrate clear
or advanced understanding of the work, its problems
and possible solutions.
I . Whether the consultant has adequate knowledge of
local conditions.
J. The consultant's past record or continued interest
in the success, efficiency, and workability of the
program or services previously delivered.
K. The ability of the consultant to furnish effective
construction supervision services, where such
services are an inherent part of a "package" of
services for which the consultant is employed.
L. The ability of the consultant to provide errors and
omission insurance and other insurance as may be
required by the City Attorney.
M. Compensation ("not-to-exceed price") .
2 . Relative Weighing of Criteria for Selection (VI.A. 1)
a. Items A through L above will have a combined total
relative weighting of 15 percent of the proposed
evaluation.
b. Item M ("not-to-exceed price") will have a related
weighting of 85 percent of the proposal evaluation.
C. Low price alone without sufficient demonstration of
ability to perform the work successfully will be
grounds for rejection of the consultant's proposal.
3 . Conciseness - Proposers are encouraged to limit their
information to that which is directly pertinent to the
achievement of project objectives. Elaborate proposals
are not desired.
4 . Adequacy of Approach - Consultants' proposed work plans
will be carefully assessed to determine effectiveness in
achieving the project objectives. Sensitivity to
potential problem areas and recommended strategies to
overcome obstacles will be particularly important. Any
proposal , which in the opinion of the Electric Department
is merely a replication of this RFP, will be considered
nonresponsive.
5. Demonstrated Experience - The ability of the offerors to
perform the services requested must be demonstrated in
the proposal . The selected firm shall be capable of
performing all phases of the work.
6. Compensation - "Not-to-exceed" figures will be evaluated
for reasonableness. This is an actual cost, "not-to-
exceed" contract. All work as described in this RFP
shall be completed within the "not-to-exceed" cost
figure. Progress payments shall be based on the lesser
of the actual cost or the percent of project actually
completed and not on the percent of project time
consumed.
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VII. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION
1. Proposals shall be submitted by no later than
at the following location:
Delivery by Delivery to Physical
U.S. Mail Only Location Only
City of Redding (For Federal Express,
Electric Department UPS, etc. )
760 Parkview Avenue City of Redding
Redding, CA 96001 Electric Department
Attn: Chuck Gilfoy 2556 Heather Lane
Electric Utility Redding, CA 96002
Resource Planner Attn: Chuck Gilfoy
2 . Five copies of the proposal shall be submitted. However,
if a consultant is awarded the contract, additional
copies of the proposal may be required.
3 . No consideration will be afforded any late submittals.
Any submittal arriving late will be returned to the
consultant.
4 . For the purpose of this proposal , it is assumed that the
City of Redding will issue a notice to proceed in January
1993 . It is understood that the City of Redding may
elect to discontinue the project any time prior to the
completion of the project. In such case, the consultant
will be paid only the sums due and payable for the work
it has actually completed.
5. The City reserves the right to reject any and all
proposals at the City's sole discretion.
6. All questions regarding this proposal shall be directed
to Chuck Gilfoy, Electric Utility Resource Planner,
(916) 224-4377 .
7 . No compensation will be provided by the City for the
preparation of proposals.
8. This request for proposal has been provided to the
following firms:
Pace Engineering - Redding, California
BCCK Engineering - Midland, Texas
R. W. Beck - Sacramento, California
CH2M-Hill - Redding, California
Texas-Ohio West, Inc. - Burlingame, California
?MARMAC - Irvine, California
4' FB&D Technologies, Inc. - Monroe, Louisiana
illbros Butler Engineers, Inc. - Tulsa, Oklahoma
harrah Dunlap and Associates - Redding, California
Gas Systems Engineering - Walnut Creek, California
Boyle Engineers - Sacramento, California
VIII. AVAILABLE INFORMATION
The following information is available at the City Electric
Department or City Planning Department for "examination only"
during regularly scheduled work hours.
1. Plot plan of Site
2 . Geotechnical evaluation of Site
3 . U.S.G.S. Map of Clear Creek Road area.
4. Various City Maps and Atlases
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To Mr. Robert L.' Therkelsen,' Deputy Director D . : August 20, 1992
Energy Facilities Siting and
Environment, 1 Protection �'2-SPPE-2
California Enlrgy Commission
Docket Unit, MS-4 CA!lF.ENERGY-COMM 10"
1.516 Ninth Sheet
Sacramento, California 95814 AUti6 2 s 92
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� 5„bjed,Application f Small Power Plant Exemption, City of Redding
Municipal• Uti ity Redding Peaking Plant Project 92-SPPE-2,
Shasta County
We have eviewed the request for a small power plant
exemption app4ication to the' California Energy Commission
prepared on behalf of the City of Redding by Reese-Chambers
Systems Consultants, Inc. The application does not provide
adequate information to fully assess the potential impacts of the
project on fih and wildlife resources.
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The prop sed peaking plant site is located on land that has
j been graded and compacted with little value to wildlife. We
concurIwith t e conclusion in the application that 'significant
impacts to wMlife will not. occur on the plant site. Other
aspects of the project, however, have potential to significantly
impact fish aAd wildlife habitat and information provided in the
application i not adequate to assess these impacts.
Specifically, there is potential to impact high value
wetlands during` the modification/installation of a Pacific Gas
and Electric gas utility line along the right-of-way on Clear
Creek Road. This line is needed to service the peaking project.
It is stated inn the application that this work can ,be done
without impacts to wetlands; however, no description of the
mitigation melsures to be taken is included in the application.
Theredescri no i s tion of the extent of the work required to
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i, modify the existing gas line. Wetlands exist very close to the
roadway (proposed work site) in several areas. Information
needed to assess potential impacts to aquatic habitats include:
III 1) a detailed map of the proposed gas line modification areas;
2) a map of existing wetlands and the relationship of those
wetlands to proposed work sites; and 3) a description of work to
be done such is, depth of excavation, types of equipment to be
used, methodslof disposing or storing excavated materials, and
M ethods for c ossing any side channels and culverts.
iNDUSTRfAL POKER TECH.
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J Mr. Robert L. Therkelaen
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There is no discussion in the "Project Description" section
,4 about the, additional power transmission facilities. There should
be a description of power line design to protect raptors from
electrocution 'and an assessment of impacts associated with
clearing of power line right-of-ways, particularly on sensitive,
rare, or endangered plants. A survey along any proposed power
line should bei conducted to assess impacts on wetlands, riparian
and upland vegetation, and sensitive plant species.' The results
of these surveys, along with '.a description of methods to mitigate
impacts (if needed) , should be included in the application.
Page 5 I describes the cottonwood/willow areas that occur
between dredge= tailings as "marginal" habitats for birds,
insects, and rodents. We disagree. The areas, although
relatively narrow, are of high value to a much more diverse group
of wildlife, species than described.
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The application document indicates that the only species of
concern in the project area is the endangered winter-run salmon
occurring in Clear Creek approximately one mile to the south of
the site. There are numerous other species of concern in the
ii area besides the salmon that should be identified and discussed.
j The application should include the results of a Natural Diversity
i Data Base -search for records on the IIS Geological survey maps and
topographic maps on and adjacent to the project site, _4nd any
off-site project features such as the gas line and power
'! transmission lines. The application should provide an
explanation of' why species listed as sensitive, special concern,
rare, threatened, or endangered in the project vicinity will not
be impacted bithe proposed project and appurtenances. ,
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If the project will require any work affecting a stream or
i lake, the project sponsor is required to notify the Department
and consummate a lake or streambed alteration agreement pursuant
'! 1 to Fish and Ga�e Code Section 1600 et 'seq.
If you hale any questions, please contact Mr. Dave Smith,
Biologist, Department of Fish and Game, 601 Loeust, ' Redding
.i California 96001, telephone (916) 225-2303 . i
Sincerely,
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Evironmental Services Division
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Mr. Robert Therkolsen
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Department of Fish and Game
ReddinqCalifornia 96001
Mr. Tom,�Stone
Dep t of Fish and ;Game
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;I Mr. : John Biperek
Depaitme t of Fish and Game
Redding, California 96001
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Energy Facilities Siting and EZvironmental Protection
I California Energy Commission
Docket tl�it, MS-4
1516 Ninth Street
Sacramento, California 95814
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