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Item K3 -:","Io~'r~'o;.~~"t!:;.:<,;"""""",,,,,"~~~,:""".',,.,,,,, '-."".,"....--i~~..'...........-..~_.'...... BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: November 19.2003 Division: County Administrator/W astewater Issue Bulk Item: Yes No ---1L Department: C01mtv AdministratorlW astewater Issue AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of an Addendum to Agreement with URS to continue independent wastewater evaluations in reference to the Stock Island wastewater project. ITEM BACKGROUND: In September of 2003, in conformance with the Administrator's budget authority, the Administrator included an Agreement with URS to conduct an independent engineering evaluation of the development of the south Stock Island wastewater collection system. URS completed their evaluation and appeared before the Board of eounty Commissioners on October 15, 2003 and also submitted a final report. URS has concluded the responsibilities under its original Agreement and has more than earned the agreed upon fee of $24,800. URS services are needed to continue work on the evaluation of the system and efforts to find solutions to some of the problems and issues that exist. PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: NIA CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: Extension of original Agreement with authorization for a maximum additional amount of $25,000. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval. TOTAL COST: $25.000 maximum BUDGETED: Yes No L COST TO COUNTY: $25.000 maximum SOURCE OF FUNDS:Infrastructure Sales Tax Account REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes No~ AMOUNTPERMONTH_ Year APPROVED BY: County Atty ---X- OMB/Purchasing X Risk Management _X_ DMSION DIRECTOR APPROVAL: - J~ ~ Ja ---~c. ~ James L. Roberts DOCUMENTATION: Included X To Follow Not Required_ DISPOSITION: AGENDA ITEM #~ NOV-14-03 16,34 FROM,MONROE COUNTY ATTY OFFICE 10,3052923518 PAGE 1/2 ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT THIS ADDENDUM to Agreement entered this day of , 200~, by and between the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida (hereinafter "County"), and URS Corporation (hereinafter "URS"). WHEREAS, County, through the County Administrator and URS entered into an agreement dated September 18, 2003; and WHEREAS, said agreement provided for field verification of the application of a municipal sanitary wastewater collection and treatment system installation comparing the original design drawings and the as-built drawings, review and evaluation of field data and relevant design documents, and the submission of a report summarizing key findings; and WHEREAS, other issues to be pursued by the County were identified in the report submitted by URS; and WHEREAS, it is therefore necessary to expand the scope of the original agreement dated September 18, 2003, to include but not be limited to, those issues identified in the report submitted by URS; now, therefore IN CONSIDERATION of the promises and covenants below, the parties agree as follows: 1. The Agreement between the County and URS dated September 18, 2003, shall be amended by extending the completion date to , and by expanding the scope of work as contemplated herein. 2. As and for additional consideration for work to be performed by URS, County agrees to pay to URS an amount not to exceed $25,000, resulting in a total sum of the amended agreement to be $49,800. 3. URS will perform the work described in the last sentence of the last paragraph of Issues 1, 2, and 3, respectively, as found in Section 4.2 of the October 20, 2003 report "UV-'~-~~ Ib'~~ ~kU"'"UNKU~ ~UUNTY ATTY OFFICE ro.38S2S23SIS PACE 2/2 ~.. on South Stock Island New Wastewater Collection System Review of Design Process and As-Built Facilities prepared by URS Corporation, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and shall work at the direction of the County Administrator on wastewater issues. 4. All other provisions of the September 18, 2003 agreement not inconsistent herewith shall remain in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals the day and year first above written. (SEAL) ATTEST: DANNY L. KOLHAGE, CLERK BOARD Of COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By By Mayor/Chairperson Deputy Clerk (SEAL) Attest: URS, CORPORATION By Title By Title )conURS.ww WONAOECOUNTY~ ~W' t? ZANNE A. HUTTON ASSISTA"T C~~'70AHEY O..e /~ ~ 'D URS /~ dZ::I .,kg September 16, 2003 Mr. James Roberts County Administrator Monroe County 1100 Simonton St. Room 2-205 Key West, FL 33040 RE: Proposal for Consulting Engineering Services New Stock Island Wastewater Collection System Dear Mr. Roberts: URS Corporation (URS) is pleased to submit this proposal to Monroe County to perform consulting engineering services related to the recently completed wastewater collection and conveyance system located in the southern portion of Stock Island. This proposal was prepared in response to your verbal request on September 9, 2003. We have organized this proposal into the following five sections: · URS Background and Qualifications · Project Understanding · Scope of Work · Project Schedule · Estimated Costs URS BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS URS is an international consulting firm that has provided quality engineering services to public and private sector clients for over 65 years. The firm stands on its reputation in the consulting industry for providing technically sound and cost-effective professional services that are structured to meet the needs of our clients. URS Corporation 7650 West Courtney Campbell Causeway Tampa. Fl 33607-1462 Tel: 813.286.1711 Fax: 813.287.8591 URS Monroe County Florida Mr. James Roberts September 16,2003 Page 2 The firm currently employs approximately 1,000 professional, technical, and support personnel in the state of Florida. URS provides governmental, private, and industrial clients with technical and consulting services related to the management and treatment of domestic and industrial wastewater, the development of water supplies and distribution systems, and the remediation of sites contaminated with toxic or hazardous substances. Currently, the fIrm is engaged in numerous projects related to compliance with federal, state, and local laws. URS specializes in the planning, design, construction management, and start-up of cost-effective and environmentally sound water and wastewater management systems. Services include planning and preliminary engineering, detailed design and contract documents preparation, regulatory assistance and permitting, and construction observation and related activities. Our local staff consists of expert professionals in environmental, civil, and chemical engineering, as well as the related scientific support disciplines. Specifically related to wastewater engineering, URS provides a full range of engineering services for wastewater management. URS assists clients in identifying their wastewater management needs; evaluating existing facilities; designing facility modifications or new improvements; providing full construction services; and, furnishing operation and maintenance advice to start up and keep facilities operating efficiently. In fact, URS recently completed the Citywide Master Planning and Engineering Study in Cape Coral for the expansion of wastewater, potable water, and reclaimed water irrigation systems throughout 4 large service areas in the 114-square-mile city. This project will be staffed by senior wastewater engineers located in our Tampa office. The Water/Wastewater Design Group in Tampa is recognized as a key design center within the firm. Field and office work will be performed by registered professional engineers with extensive wastewater system design and operation experience, and especially within the state of Florida. Copies of Curricula Vitae for our proposed team are attached to this proposal. URS Monroe County Florida Mr. James Roberts September 16, 2003 Page 3 PROJECT UNDERSTANDING Based on information discussed with you during our telephone callan September 9, we understand that the KW Resort Utilities (the Utility) currently operates and maintains a municipal sanitary wastewater collection and treatment system on Stock Island. The Utility is privately owned, but has PSC jurisdiction to operate and maintain the system. In addition, an agreement was reached approximately four years ago whereby the Utility accepts and treats sanitary wastewater from the Monroe County (the County) Detention Facility. We further understand that in May of 2002, the Monroe County Board of Commissioners (the Board) approved an expansion of the wastewater collection system to include the un-sewered residential southern portion of Stock Island. The Utility had contracted with a design engineering firm to prepare design drawings and technical specifications, and solicited bids from qualified contractors. Based on Board approval, the Utility engaged a contractor to install the new wastewater collection system. The work was completed on schedule, and within the approved project budget. A PSC-approved residential tap fee of $2,700 was established prior to construction of the new wastewater collection system. A total of $2,100 of the tap collected tap fees would be directed to the County, and the remainder would be directed to the Utility. Since completion of the construction work, the County has received numerous complaints from affected Stock Island residents with regard to their connection to the new municipal sewer system. We understand that for several reasons, the County Clerk is conducting a financial audit of the completed sewer construction project. In support of the audit, and to resolve serious questions that have been raised, the County is requesting assistance from an independent engineer to evaluate several technical aspects related to the new collection system. The proposed Scope of Work to support the County's request is described in the following section. SCOPE OF WORK URS proposes three tasks to complete this project. These include (1) field verification of the installed system as compared to both the original design drawings and the as-built drawings prepared by the Utility's engineer; (2) office review and evaluation of the field data, and relevant URS Monroe County Florida Mr. James Roberts September 16,2003 Page 4 design documents, correspondence, and construction activity records provided by the County; and, (3) a summary engineering letter report summarizing key findings of the evaluation. Task 1 - Field Verification A senior URS engineering designer will travel to the project location and verify that key features of the new collection system (e.g., manhole numbers and locations, main and lateral sizes and locations, pump station numbers and locations) are consistent with conditions depicted on the as- built drawings. We anticipate that the field verification work will require no more than three days to complete. We will require the assistance of one individual from the County maintenance department to assist our designer in gaining access to pump station locations, lifting manhole covers, etc. URS requests that the as-built drawings be provided for review in our office prior to arrival of URS personnel at the project site. In the event the as-built drawings are not available prior to the field inspection, we will require copies of the original design drawings work in order to become familiar with the general layout and scope of the completed construction activities. Task 2 - Engineering Document Review Following our field inspection work of as-built conditions, we will examine the original design drawings and specifications, and the as-built drawings, for comparison purposes. If multiple revisions of the design drawings exist that pre-date the bid package documents, we will need copies of these as well to evaluate the nature of differences in the project scope that may have occurred as part of the design process. In addition, URS will review other available documentation from the County, including but not limited to project correspondence, dailylweeklylmonthly construction activity logs, and other related bid package information, such as material and quantity estimates. The document review will allow URS to identify where potential inconsistencies in project scope may exist from the initial design stage, to the construction bidding stage, and to the as-built conditions observed in the field. For example, differences may be observed between the original bid estimates for pipe materials and/or total quantities, or possibly material excavation quantities. Given the scope and schedule constraints of our assistance to the County, URS's review will not URS Monroe County Florida Mr. James Roberts September 16, 2003 Page 5 include a detailed construction cost estimate, but rather will identify where significant differences may exist that could have impacted the fmal construction costs as compared to the originally bid scope of work. Task 3 - Summary Report URS will prepare a summary letter report describing the field and office activities performed, and the key fmdings of our evaluation. We will prepare a letter report for the County's use in its ongoing project audit. We anticipate that immediately following submittal of the report, we will attend a meeting with County personnel, and if necessary with the County Commissioners, to review the findings of our evaluation. PROJECT SCHEDULE Given the County's strict schedule constraints, URS is prepared to begin work immediately upon receipt of a written Notice to Proceed (NTP). We expect that our field verification work will be conducted from September 18th to the 19th. The office evaluation work will proceed concurrently, and following the field activities. URS will submit its summary letter report no later than October 10; however, recognizing the importance of the County's audit work, we will strive to complete the draft report for review before that date. URS will arrange a meeting with County personnel to review the report at a time that best meets the County's schedule. ESTIMATED COSTS The following table summarizes URS costs for Tasks 1 through 3 as described in the above Scope of Work. Costs will be incurred on a lump sum basis. In accordance with the County's request, we will advise of the status of costs incurred to date on a weekly basis, to ensure that project costs do not exceed the estimated costs presented here. URS will perform the work described in this proposal in accordance with the General Consulting Services Agreement between Monroe County and URS, dated January 1,2002. URS Monroe County Florida Mr. James Roberts September 16, 2003 Page 6 Task Number Estimated Costs ($) 1 Field Verification 4,500 2 Engineering Document Review 9,800 3 Summary Report 10,500 Total $24,800 URS sincerely appreciates the opportunity to submit this proposal to Monroe County. If you have any questions about this proposal, please call me at (813) 636-2109. Sincerely, URS CORP. d \ ()nl/ )1/[w y~~~ Michael J. Condran, P .E. Senior Engineer cc: Mil Reisert - MIA URS Monroe County Florida Mr. James Roberts September 16,2003 Page 7 AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED AND ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS The Scope of Work referenced in the attached Proposal, dated September 16,2003, presented in this URS Corporation proposal are acceptable and URS Corporation is authorized to proceed. By'. ---J~ .. .~ f\ ( ~~~ Signature * ~ r.... tJ-J' L. Rol-36"(2.~ Printed For: Monroe County * 9 - I?-o J Date * Individual with authority and company responsible for payment of URS Corporation invoices. Nov 15 03 10:57a James L Roberts Co Admin 305-292-4544 p. 1 IFAX I Date 11/15/03 I Number of pages including cover sheet 3 TO; BOCC Richard Collins Danny Kolhage FROM: The Office of James L. Roberts Monroe County Administrator The Historic Gato Cigar Factory 1100 Simonton Street Suite 2-205 Key West, FL 33040 Phone Fax Phone I CC: Fax # 305~292-4544 REMARKS: o Urgent o For your review 0 Reply ASAP o Please Comment Attached please find the backup documentation for agenda item K3 for the Nov. 19th BOCC meeting. Debbie Frederick Aide to the County Administrator Nov 15 03 10:57a James L Roberts Co Admin 305-292-4544 p.2 "~'-="::"W':';":"l1P':'" O.,~ 4., 't-:.,.--,~, '~"o..;l";~" ~,..t."''\'Y<'I''-''\(' . BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA ITEM SUMMARy Meeting Date: November 19.2003 Division: County AdminimatorlWastewater Issue Bulk Item: Yes _ No ~ DepartmentcounUr Administrator/Wastcwater Issue AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of an Addendum to Agreement with URS to continue independent wastewater evaluations in reference to the Stock Island wastewater project. ITEM BACKGROUND: In September of 2003, in conformance with the Administrator's budget authority, the Administrator included an Agreement with URS to conduct an independent engineering evaluation of the development of the south Stock Island wastewater collection system. URS completed their evaluation and appeared before the Board of County Cormnissioners on October 15, 2003 and also submitted a final report. URS has concluded the responsibilities under its original Agreement and has more than earned the agreed upon fee of$24,800. URS services are needed to continue work on the evaluation of the system and efforts to find solutions to some of the problems and issues that exist. PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: N/A CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: Extension of original Agreement with authorization for a maximwn additional amount of$25,000. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval. TOTAL COST: $25.000 maximum BUDGETED: Yes No L COST TO COUNTY: $25.000 maximum SOURCE OF FUNDS: Infrastructure Sales Tax Account REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes_ No-X. AMOUNTPERMONm_ Year_ APPROVED BY: County Atty ~ OMB/Purchasing ~ Risk Management _X_ DIVISION DIRECTOR APPRO V AL: -J~G.~ James L. Roberts DOCUMENTATION: Included X To Follow_ Not Required_ DISPOSITION: AGENDA ITEM #--..!{;J Nov 15 03 10:57a James L Roberts Co Admin 305-292-4544 ____u. ~... ur"I(;~ 10,3052923516 p.3 PACE 1/2 ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT THIS ADDENDUM to Agreement entered this day of , 200~, by and between the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida (hereinafter "County"), and URS Corporation (herelnatter "URS"). WHEREAS, County, through the County Administrator and URS entered into an agreement dated September 18, 2003; and WHEREAS, said agreement provided for field verification of the application of a municipal sanitary wastewater collection and treatment system installation comparing the original design drawings and the as-built drawings, review and evaluation of field data and relevant design documents, and the submission of a report summarizing key findings; and WHEREAS, other issues to be pursued bv the County were identified in the report submitted by URS; and WHEREAS, it is therefore necessary to expand the scope of the Original agreement dated September 18, 2003, to include but not be limited to, those issues identified in the report submitted by URS; now, therefore IN CONSIDERATION of the promises and covenants below, the parties agree as follows: 1. The Agreement between the County and URS dated September 18, 2003, shall be amended bV extending the completion date to I and by expandIng the scope of work as contemplated herein. 2. As and for additional consideration for work to be performed by URS, County agrees to pay to URS an amount not to exceed $25,000, resulting in a total sum of the amended agreement to be $49,800. 3. URS will perform the work described in the last sentence of the last paragraph of Issues 1, 2, and 3, respectively, as found in Section 4.2 of the October 20, 2003 report Nov 15 03 10:5?a James L Roberts Co Admin 305-292-4544 - ---.... n,.. lIl-.t'ICE 10'3052923S16 p.4 PAGE 2/2 on South Stock Island New Wastewater Collection System Review of Design Process and As-Built Facilities prepared by URS Corporation, attached hereto and incorporated herein bV reference, and shall work at the direction of the County Administrator on wastewater issues. 4. All other provisions of the September 18, 2003 agreement not inconsistent herewith shall remain In full force and effect. and year first above written. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals the day (SEAL) ATTEST: DANNY l. KOlHAGE, CLERK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By Deputy Clerk By Mayor/Chairperson (SEAL) Attest: URS, CORPORATION By Title By Title JconURS.ww MONROE COUNn~EY _ ~OVE~ ~ ~ A. HUTTON ASSISTANT C~~'lO~HEY D... I'~ ~ "b BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: November 19.2003 Division: County Administrator/W astewater Issue Bulk Item: Yes No -X- Department: County Administrator/W astewater Issue AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of an Addendum to Agreement with URS to continue independent wastewater evaluations in reference to the Stock Island wastewater project. ITEM BACKGROUND: In September of 2003, in confonnance with the Administrator's budget authority, the Administrator included an Agreement with URS to conduct an independent engineering evaluation of the development of the south Stock Island wastewater collection system URS completed their evaluation and appeared before the Board of County Commissioners on October 15, 2003 and also submitted a final report. URS has concluded the responsibilities under its original Agreement and has more than earned the agreed upon fee of $24,800. URS services are needed to continue work on the evaluation of the system and efforts to find solutions to some of the problems and issues that exist. PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: N/A CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: Extension of original Agreement with authorization for a maximum additional amount of $25,000. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval. TOTAL COST: $25.000 maximum BUDGETED: Yes No L COST TO COUNTY: $25.000 maximum SOURCE OF FUNDS:Infrastructure Sales Tax Account REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes_ No-X. AMOUNTPERMONTH_ Year_ APPROVED BY: County Atty -1L- OMB/Purchasing -X- Risk Management _X_ DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL: - /~ ~ ~ ~-- ~ c.. <..f. James L. Roberts DOCUMENTATION: Included ~ To Follow X Not Required_ DISPOSITION: AGENDAITEM#* AGENDA ITEM WITH LATE DOCUMENTATION DIVISION: County Administrator DEPARTMENT: County Administrator SUBJECT: Approval of an Addendwn to Agreement with URS to continue independent wastewater evaluations in reference to the Stock Island wastewater project. DATE ITEM WILL BE AVAILABLE: 11/14/03