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&Associales,Inc. Engineering ■ Planning ■ Environmental ■ Construction 701 Xenia Avenue South
Suite 300
Minneapolis,MN 55416
Tel: 763-541-4800
Fax: 763-541-1700
January 21, 2014
Mr. Kevin Hansen
Public Works Director
City of Columbia Heights
637 - 38th Avenue NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
RE: Professional Services Proposal—LaBelle Park Shoreline Restoration& Site Improvement
Project
Dear Mr. Hansen:
I am pleased to submit this letter proposal on behalf of WSB & Associates, Inc. (WSB) to the
City of Columbia Heights (City)to complete professional design and engineering services for the
LaBelle Park Shoreline Restoration and Site Improvement Project.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
A. Construction Documents & Bidding
1. Construction Documents: WSB shall prepare Construction Documents for the
shoreline restoration, ponds and site improvements, as approved by the City.
Construction Documents shall clearly define the extent of work, construction
standards and techniques, and general guidelines/administrative provisions
necessary for bidding/quoting and shall include the following:
a. Preparation of final construction drawings (plans) as approved by the City for
inclusion in this phase of the work and to be completed by the contractor.
b. Preparation of project specifications which define the general conditions and
technical specifications for the project.
c. Coordinate and interface with the City on all issues that may arise so that all
facets of the work are covered, that responsibilities are clear and that the final
construction documents are comprehensive.
d. Define bidding/quoting procedures and award of contract procedures.
e. WSB shall hold review meetings with the City to review all Construction
Document plans, specifications and updated cost estimates for construction at
the 50% and 90% complete milestones.
f. Deliverables shall include one hard copy of all 100% complete plans and
specifications and one digital copy.
2. Bidding: WSB shall provide oversight and administration of the project bidding/
quoting procedures for the scope of work related to the removal of the existing
boardwalk and plaza with restoration of the shoreline in these areas which
includes: defining bidding/quoting procedures, responding to contractor
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January 21, 2014
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questions that arise, general correspondence,preparation of addenda, attendance
at bid opening,review and tabulation of bids/quotes received, reviewing
contractor references, and recommendation of qualified contractors.
B. Additional Services:
1. Construction Administration: WSB will undertake project administration and
observation of construction progress for adherence to design intent as expressed
in the plans and specifications of contract, including:
a. Preparation of the contract, review and process application for certificate of
payment forms, change order forms, substantial completion forms, final
payment forms, etc.
b. Administration of pre-construction meeting to review the project elements and
clearly define the City's expectations as to the quality of construction, dealing
with problems that may arise,timeliness, etc.
c. Site observation on a periodic basis (up to 8 site meetings) to review progress
and observe contractor's work and to monitor that the design intent of the
plans and specifications is being met, which includes preparation of field
reports as necessary to document specific issues and areas of concern and
review of shop drawings and testing requirements/procedures.
d. On-going correspondence with staff and contractor for purposes of reviewing
construction progress and discussion of pertinent issues, concerns and
upcoming schedule milestones.
e. WSB has not included any potential costs related to administering a spill
report and clean-up plan with MPCA if needed for piling and boardwalk
disposal or disposal of underlying soils. WSB shall advise the City as to the
potential costs should this become necessary.
2. Miscellaneous Additional Services: Services other than those listed in the Scope
of Services above and requested and authorized in writing by the City. These
services shall be billed on an hourly basis according to the WSB Rate Schedule.
FEES FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
It is proposed that this project be billed hourly with a total cost not-to-exceed the amounts listed
for each task. Listed below is a summary of the Fees for the proposed project as outlined in our
Scope of Services:
SCOPE OF SERVICES FEE
Construction Documents &Bidding:.....................................$13,500
ADDIT
Cms anon:.................................................
Mr. Kevin Hansen
January 21, 2014
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If you are in agreement with the terms as outlined above,please sign where indicated below and
return one copy to our office.
Thank you for this opportunity to propose on this project. If you should have any questions
regarding this proposal,please contact me at 763-231-4848
Sincerely,
WSB &Associates,Inc.
J
Candace Amberg, RLA
Senior Landscape Architect
ACCEPTED BY:
City of Columbia Heights,MN
By(signature):
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Name and Title: Walt Fehst, City Manager
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