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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-04-12 151-Y ORDER151-Y k Introduced by Councilor arountas, April 12, 1971 CITY OF BANGOR TE (TITLE.) (Orkre ...2geepting, proposal from. Matealf a Edey__ Secondary Sewage Treatment Facilities Design By the City Cowastofthe City of Bangor: ORDEEE% THAT the attached proposal from Metcalf & Eddy. Ina. dated March 250 1971 relative to engineering services in the preparation of a preliminary,Feport on secondary sewage treatment facilities and for the preparation of final construction drawings of said facilities be and hereby is accepted, AND M IT FURTHER ORDERED THAT said Metcalf & Eddy, Inc. be directed to procedd with the preparation of the preliminary report as outlined therein, with the preparation of Sinal con- struction drawings to await further notice. r RCCEIVED 1971 APR -7 N 4:3b CITY CLERK'S OFFICE -iry nF PAN,oR. MANE IN CITY COUNCIL April 12, 1971 PASSED CI CLBRY 151-Y O RNER Title, Acce ting Proposal frwn Metcalf s Eddy seconasry sewage, r.eatment, Vacuities Design Introduced. and filed by Councilman Q FERRY I RIVAL ROLF FERREL", BY D ALAN M ETCALF &EDDY E xeuc» mo,.N»»ESE»ER s 11 ROLF A AMR, TARTAR MILLER. TELEX RA 0594 LEAVE A 1.11 WALTER AMORY March 25, 1971 IT TAX A Mr. John T. Frawley City Engineer Director of Public Services Harlow Street Bangor, Maine 04401 Dear Mr. Frawley: Pursuant to your telephone request as confirmed by your letter of February 22, 1971, we submit for consideration the following proposal for furnishing engineering services consisting of: 1. Preparation of preliminary plans, cost estimates and a report containing basic design data for secondary treatment facilities for the sewage of Bangor, Hampden and Veazie; and 2. Preparation of final designs, construction drawings, and contract documents for the project. I. Engineering Services A. We would review existing pertinent reports relative to the sewerage system of Bangor. B. Prepare a report which would include population projections, water consumption, sewage sod waste characteristics and estimates of flows, treatment requirements, and design criteria Mr. John T. Frawley March25, 1971 2. for the principal units of the plant, with recommendations. Twenty copies of the report would be furnished to the City. C. The report would also contain preliminary layout plans, flow diagrams, preliminary estimates of cost of construction and estimates of costs of operation and maintenance for the recommended works. D. Assistance relative to State and Federal aid grants which may be obtained for construction of the works. E. Prepare drawings and specifications for borings or soundings _. and furnish a qualified boring inspector. F. Following approval of the design criteria for the secondary treatment works, if directed, Metcalf & Eddy, Inc, is to prepare final designs, construction contract drawings and documents, all suitable for use in obtaining bids for the works and for use during construction. Twenty sets of contract drawings and documents are to be furnished to the City of Bangor. G. Assist the City of Bangor if requested, in obtaining and analyzing bids for construction. H. Upon completion of the final construction contract drawings and documents, Metcalf & Eddy, Inc. is to prepare an up-to- date estimate of quantities and items, and cost estimates for the works. H. It is understood that the City of Bangor will undertake to provide and furnish to Metcalf & Eddy, Inc. information relative to the following, without charge therefor: A. All pertinent available data relative to city and town planning, population projections, water consumption, sewage flows, wastes, existing sewage treatment plant records, underground conditions, site boundaries and use of adjacent properties. Mr. John T. Frawley March 25, 1971 B. Field surveys and underground explorations with data pertaining thereto in suitable form and plotted to scale. C. All negotiations relative to obtaining land and easements including land under water and water rights or other required uses as necessary for construction, maintenance, and operation of the works. D. Confer with personnel of Metcalf & Eddy, Inc. as may be required and assist in obtaining pertinent data. E. Obtain permits as may be required to enter upon properties in connection with surveys, underground exploration, and inspection. F. Statements in writing relative to inclusion of sewage from the Towns of Hampden and Veazie for treatment at the City of Bangor primary plant and at the proposed Bangor secondary facilities. III. Payment A. For the services indicated in paragraphs IA to ID inclusive, the report,payment is to be the sum of $25,000 payable in four monthly installments of $5,000 each plus a fifth installment of $5,000. The fifth installment is to become due after SO days following approval of the report by the State of Maine Environ- mental Improvement Commission. B. For the services indicated in paragraphs IE and I G in connection with drawings and specifications for underground explorations, field inspection of boring operations, assistance in obtaining and analyzing bids, for furnishing additional copies of the report or for additional sets of contract documents, and drawings, payment is to be on atime-charge plus expense basis, payable monthly as accrued, the sum of the following: Salary cost times a multiplier of 2.25. Nonsalary expenses. It is suggested that $4,000 be budgeted for these services. Mr. John T. Frawley - 4 March 25, 1971 C. Salary costs are defined as salary and wages paid to personnel for time chargeable to the project plus a percentage. covering: allowances for sick leave, vacation and holiday pay; tares and insurance premiums based on payroll; and medical and retire- ment benefits. D. Nersalary expenses include such typical expenses as cost of: transportation and subsistence; long-distance telephone and telegraph; printing and reproductions; identifiable supplies; testing by commercial laboratories and charges by reviewing authorities. E. For services indicated m paragraphs IF and IH in connection with final design, preparation of construction contract drawings, contract. documents and estimates of quantities and costs, payment is to be four and one-half percent (4. 5%) of the cost of the facilities, appurtenances, and work as determined from the bids of bidders with whom construction contracts are to be executed, but not less than $225,000. The fee shall be payable in four installments of $56,250 each, Jus a fifth installment should four and one-half percent (4. A) of the cost exceed the amount of $225,000. The first installment is to be due 90 calendar days after the beginning of the design work, the second and third installments are to be due 180 days and 270 days respectively following the beginning of design work, and the fourth installment within 30 days following approval of the plana and specifications by the State of Maine Environmental Improvement Commission. The fifth installment, if any, shall be due after 60 calendar days from the date of receipt of bids or as set forth in Paragraph III F. F. If bids for construction are not received within 90 days following approval of the plans and specifications by the State of Maine Environmental Improvement Commission, the cost of the work shall be taken as the cost estimate prepared by Metcalf & Eddy, Inc. based upon the completed design, plans and documentsand the balance of four and one-half percent (4. 6%) of the said coat, if any, shall become due. Mr. John T. Frawley March 25, 1971 IV. Time for Completion A Services indicated in paragraphs IA to I E inclusive, are to be completed within 180 calendar days after authorization to proceed therewith, and receipt of information and data to be furnished to Metcalf & Eddy, Inc. by me City of Bangor. B. Services indicated in paragraphs IF, IG, and IH are W be completed within 360 calendar days following receipt by Metcalf & Eddy, Inc, of written authorization to proceed therewith. 5. C. In case completion of the services referred to in paragraphs IVA or IVB shall be delayed by circumstances which are beyond the control of Metcalf &. Eddy, Inc. , suitable additional time shall be granted for completion. V. Construction Contract This proposal is based upon the premise that the contract documents and drawings are to be prepared for construction and completion of the works under one general contract. VI.. Litigation and Additional Work Nothing herein contained shall be construed to obligate Metcalf & Eddy, Inc. to prepare for or appear in litigation on behalf of the City of Burger, to make investigations or reports, or to supply engineering services not covered by this proposal, except in consideration of additional compensa- tion to be mutually agreed upon. We thank you for the opportunity of submitting this proposal and shall be pleased to meet with you at your convenience in case there are changes or adjustments which you may require. JWR/ma Respectfully submitted, METCALF & EDDY, INC. John W. Raymond, Jr. Senior Vice President