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3.28 3.28 2023 ORGANIZATIONALTaBella—Engineering Services RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF LABELLA ASSOCIATES, D.P.C. FOR PROVISION OF 2023 ENGINEERING TECHNICAL SERVICES TO TOWN OF QUEENSBURY RESOLUTION NO.: ,2023 INTRODUCED BY: WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to enter into an Agreement for provision of professional engineering technical services to the Queensbury Town Board, Queensbury Planning Board, Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals and Community Development Department through December 31", 2023, and WHEREAS, LaBella Associates, D.P.C. (LaBella) has offered to provide such services as set forth in its December 15, 2022 Professional Services Agreement/Proposal No. PM213.44 presented at this meeting, and WHEREAS,the Town Board wishes to authorize such Agreement with LaBella, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes engagement of LaBella Associates, D.P.C. (LaBella) for provision of professional engineering technical services to the Queensbury Town Board, Queensbury Planning Board, Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals and Community Development Department through December 31", 2023, as set forth in LaBella's December 15, 2022 Professional Services Agreement/Proposal No. PM213.44 presented at this meeting, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute Proposal No. PM213.44/Professional Services Agreement substantially in the form presented at this meeting and/or any other needed documentation, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that payment for such services shall be from the appropriate Town accounts as may be determined by the Town Supervisor, Director of Planning, Zoning and Code Compliance and/or Town Budget Officer, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Director of Planning, Zoning and Code Compliance and/or Town Budget Officer to take such other and further actions as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 2nd day of January, 2023, by the following vote: AYES NOES ABSENT: Professional Services Agreement Agreement made the day of 20 between LaBella Associates, D.F.C. ("La Bella") and Town of Qucensbury ("Client") for services related to the following Project; Town designated Planning & Engineering Services Town of Queensbury ("Project") LaBella and Client hereby agree as follows; Description of Services: LaBella shall perform the services set forth and described in LaBella' s proposal, dated December 1 �, 2022, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit A , in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract attached as Exhibit B. Compensation for Services: . Client shall compensate LaBella for its professional services as set forth. in LaBella's proposal. LaBella shall submit invoices for services rendered monthly. Client shall make payment to LaBella no later than thirty (30) days after the date of each invoice- Term: LaBella shall commence performing its services when Client gives notice to proceed. This Agreement shall terminate when LaBella' s services are completed and final payment has been received from Client, or as otherwise provided in this Agreement. Insurance: LaBella shall maintain, at its own expense, throughout the term of this Agreement and until the expiration of all applicable statutes of limitation, the following insurance coverages: • Comprehensive general liability insurance with policy limits of not less than $ 1 ,000,000 each occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate for bodily injury and property damage; Automobile liability insurance covering owned, non-owned, rented and hired vehicles operated by LaBella with policy limits of not less than $ 1 ,000,000 combined single limit and aggregate for bodily injury and property damage; + Umbrella liability insurance with policy limits of not less than $ 10,000,000 each occurrence and $ 10,000,000 in the aggregate; • Worker' s compensation insurance at statutory limits and employer' s liability insurance with a policy limit of not less than $ 1 ,000,000 for all employees engaged in the rendering of professional services under this Agreement; and Professional liability insurance with policy limits of not less than $5,000,000 per claim and $7,500,000 in the aggregate. Client shall be named as an additional insured on a primary and non-contributory basis under the CGL, Automobile and Umbrella insurance policies. LaBella shall provide to the Client certificates of insurance evidencing compliance with the requirements of this Agreement. The certificates shall contain a provision that at least thirty (30) days prior written notice shall be given to Client in the event of cancellation, non-renewal, or reduction of the insurance. Indemnification: To the fullest extent permitted by law, LaBella shall indemnify and hold the Client and its officers and employees harmless from and against liabilities, damages, losses and judgments, including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses recoverable under applicable law, but only to the extent they are caused by the negligent acts, errors or omissions of LaBella, its employees and its consultants in the performance of professional services under this Agreement_ In recognition of the relative risks and benefits of the Project to both Client and LaBella, the risks have been allocated such that Client agrees, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to limit the liability of LaBella and LaBella's consultants for any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and judgments of any nature whatsoever or claims expenses from any cause or causes, so that the total aggregate liability of LaBella and LaBella's consultants shall not exceed $50,000 or LaBella's total fee for services rendered on this Project, whichever is greater. LaBella Associates, D.P.C. Client Naive By: By: Name Chris Round Name Title VP Planning Services Title Date: Date Ll LaBeLLa December 15, 2022 Supervisor Jahn Stro ugh Members of the Town Board Queensbury Town Hall 742 Bay Road Queensbury, New York 12804 Re: Letter of Intent -Proposal Continuation of Town Engineering Services - 2023 Cabello Proposal No. PM213.44 Dear Supervisor Stro ugh/Me mbers of the Town Board: We are pleased to offer this letter of intent outlining our desire to continue to provide professional engineering services to the Town of Queensbury as the Town Designated Engineer in 2023. We would like to thank the Town of Queensbury (Town) for the opportunity to serve as your Town Designated Engineer (TDE) since 2011 and look forward to continuing this service. For the 2023 calendar year, we propose to provide all services to the Town (Town Board Assignments, Planning Board Assignments, Zoning Board Assignments and work for all other Departments) at our discounted Municipal Rates. These rates represent a 10% discount from our standard rates. We have not yet published or 2023 Municipal Rate sheet and will provide that as soon as we are able. Historically our monthly Planning Board reviews have been overseen by me (Richard Adams) and performed by supporting staff. My rate is anticipated to be $ 125-$132/hour and supporting staff will charge out at $80-90/hour with the majority of work being posted out at this rate I will continue to oversee and coordinate all Planning Board reviews. Additionally, we have performed a variety of engineering services, as requested by the Town. I will continue to act as the point of contact for these services and will (on occasion) be supported by Chris Round, AICP and engineering and planning staff as the assignment requires. We note that as part of our service, !_a beIla is to provide the Town Board with a monthly summary (due the first week of the following month) of projects, activities or services; this summary will include descriptions, progress and timetables far each project/activity/service. 20 Elm Street Suite 110 Glens Falls, NY 12801 p (518) 812-0513 0 We hope that you find this letter satisfactory as we look forward to continuing our relationship with the Town. As formal authorization for our office to proceed, please sign and date the attached professional services agreement. If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at 518-812-1932. We look forward to serving the Town in 2023 and beyond ! Thank you ! Sincerely, - ter . Richard Adams, P. E_ Chris Roun , AICP Sr- Engineer Planning Practice Leader Municipal Team Leader Regional Manager Encl: Professional Services Agreement cc: Craig Brown, Zoning Administrator, Town of Queensbury (via email only) Pamela Hunsinger, Legal Assistant, Town of Queensbury (via email only) Joseph Lanaro, P-E., VP Civil Division, La Bella (via email only) Exhibit F Terms and Conditions Terms and Conditions LaBella's Responsibilities: LaBella shall designate a representative authorized to act on its behalf with respect to the Project_ All notices required under this Agreement shalt be given to that representative. LaBella shall perform its services consistent with the professional skill and care ordinarily provided by members of the same profession practicing in the same or similar locality under the same or similar circumstances. LaBella shall perform its services as expeditiously as is consistent with such professional skill and care, and the orderly progress of the Project. LaBella shall not at any time supervise, direct, control or have authority over any contractor or subcontractor's work, nor shall LaBella have authority over, or be responsible for, the means, methods, techniques, sequences, or procedures of construction selected or used by any contractor or subcontractor, or the safety precautions and programs incident thereto, for safety or security at the Project location, nor for any failure of a contractor or subcontractor to comply with laws and regulations applicable to the performance of their work and the furnishing of materials on the Project. LaBella shall not be responsible for the acts or omissions of any contractor or subcontractor. Client's Responsibilities: Client shall designate a representative authorized to act on its behalf with respect to the Project. All notices required under this Agreement shall be given to that representative. Client shall provide LaBella with all available information regarding, and site access to, the Project necessary for LaBella to perform its professional services, including Client' s requirements for the Project. Client also shall provide information regarding the Project site and any existing facilities, including destructive testing and investigation of concealed conditions and hazardous substances or injurious conditions. If Client does not perform destructive testing or investigation, nor provide information beyond that which is apparent by non-intrusive observations, or in the event documentation or information furnished by Client is inaccurate or incomplete, then any resulting damages, losses and expenses, including the cost of LaBella's changes in service or additional services, shall be borne by Client. Client shall examine documents submitted by LaBella and render decisions pertaining thereto promptly to avoid unreasonable delay in the progress of LaBetla' s services. Additional Services: LaBella may provide additional services after execution of this Agreement without invalidating the Agreement. LaBella shall not proceed to provide any additional services, unless and until LaBella receives written direction from Client. Client shall compensate LaBella for additional services as set forth in LaBella's proposal, or any supplemental proposal or contract modification, or as agreed upon in writing signed by both parties. Assignment: Neither party may assign any benefit or obligation under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party, except LaBella may use the services of persons and entities not in LaBella' s employ when appropriate and customary to do so. Confidentiality: During the Project, confidential and/or proprietary information of the Client might be furnished to LaBella. LaBella shall use such information for the purpose of providing its professional services on the Project, and for no other purpose. LaBella shall hold such information in strict confidence and shall not disclose such information to any person or entity, except sub- consultants engaged on the Project or as required by law_ Upon completion of its services, LaBella shall return or destroy all confidential and/or proprietary information to the Client. Instruments of Service: All documents prepared or furnished by LaBella pursuant to this .Agreement are instruments of professional service, and LaBella shall retain its ownership and property interest therein, including all copyrights and the right to reuse the documents. Upon payment in full for services rendered, LaBella grants Client a license to use the instruments of service for the purposes of constructing, occupying and maintaining the Project. Reuse or modification of any documents by Client without LaBella's written permission shall be at Client' s sole risk, and Client agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold LaBella harmless from all claims, damages and expenses, including attorneys' fees, arising out of such reuse by Client or by others acting through Client. Client and Client's contractors and other consultants may rely only upon printed copies (also known as hard copies) of documents that are signed and sealed by a licensed professional employed by LaBella. If there is any discrepancy between printed copies and any electronic copies, the most recent version of the printed and certified copies shall govern. Any electronic copies (files) provided by LaBella will be provided solely as a convenience and shall not be considered. "Contract documents," "Construction Documents" or any type of certified document. All documents considered "Contract Documents," "Construction Documents" or any type of certified document shall consist only of printed copies having an original signature and seal of a licensed professional employed by LaBella. Client is advised that electronic copies of documents can deteriorate or be inadvertently modified without LaBetla's consent or may otherwise be corrupted or defective. Accordingly, Client and Client's contractors or other consultants may not rely upon the accuracy of any electronic copies of documents. Escalation: In the event the term of this Agreement is extended beyond the period of service set forth in LaBella's proposal, then compensation for professional services is subject to review and escalation by LaBella upon thirty (30) days written notice to Client. Suspension: Client may suspend this Agreement in whole or in part at any time for convenience upon seven (7) days written notice. Upon receipt of notice, LaBella shall immediately discontinue all services. LaBella shalt be entitled to compensation for all services rendered up to the date of suspension. If the suspension exceeds three (3 ) months, an equitable adjustment in compensation shall be negotiated to compensate LaBella for all reasonable costs incurred by LaBella on account of the suspension of the Project. LaBella may suspend its performance under this Agreement if any delinquent amounts due for services and expenses have not been paid. LaBella may refuse to release drawings, plans, specifications, reports, maps, materials and any other instruments of service prepared by LaBella for Client until all arrearages are paid in full. LaBella shall not be liable to Client for delay or any other damages due to any such suspension of services. Termination : Either party may terminate this Agreement for cause upon seven (7) days written notice with an opportunity to cure any default during that period. In any event, without regard to the party terminating the Agreement, Client shall remit payment of all amounts that are not in dispute no later than thirty (30) days after the date of each invoice. Disputes: The parties agree that mediation before a mutually agreeable neutral third party shall be a condition precedent to any legal action arising out of this Agreement, unless waived in writing by the parties. The cost of the mediation shall be borne equally by the parties. The mediation shall be conducted in accordance with the Construction Industry Mediation Rules of the American Arbitration Association, unless the parties agree otherwise. No demand for mediation shall be made after the date that the applicable statute of limitations would bar a legal or equitable action based on the claim or dispute. Venue and Jurisdiction : Any legal suit, action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this agreement shall be instituted in a court of competent jurisdiction located in the state and county where the project is located. The parties hereby waive any objection which they may have now or hereafter to the venue of any such suit, action or proceeding, and hereby irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction of any such court in any such suit, action or proceeding.. Choice of Law: This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the state where the project is located without giving effect or reference to any conflict of laws provisions. Consequential Damages : In any suit, action or proceeding, the parties shall be entitled to recover compensatory damages incurred as a result of the breach of this Agreement, but, to the fullest extent permitted by law, neither party shall be liable to the other for any special, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages. Late Fees, Costs and Attorneys' Fees : An additional charge of 1 .5% of an invoice will be imposed each month on all past due accounts_ Imposition of such charges does not constitute an extension of the payment due date. If LaBella must bring suit to collect payment of any invoices, then Client agrees to pay LaBella's costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees. Remedies Cumulative: The rights and remedies available to a party under this Agreement are cumulative and in addition to, not exclusive of or in substitution for, any other rights or remedies either party may have at law, or in equity, or under this Agreement. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed to preclude either party from seeking injunctive relief, if necessary, to prevent the other party from willfully or intentionally breaching its obligations under this Agreement or to compel the other party to perform its obligations hereunder. Non-Waiver: Failure by either party at any time to require performance by the other party or to claim a breach of any provision of this Agreement will not be construed as a waiver of any right 4 accruing under this Agreement, nor affect any subsequent breach, nor affect the effectiveness of this Agreement or any part hereof, nor prejudice either party as regards any subsequent action. Force Majeure: Neither party to this Agreement shall be liable to the other for delays in performing the obligations called for by this Agreement, or the direct and indirect costs resulting from such delays, that are caused by labor strikes, riots, war, acts of government authorities other than the Client (if a governmental authority), extraordinary weather conditions, epidemics, pandemics or other natural catastrophe, or any other cause beyond the reasonable control or contemplation of either party. Severability: The provisions of this Agreement are hereby agreed and declared to be severable. Any term or provision of this Agreement which is held to be unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction shall be deemed to have been stricken from this Agreement, and the remaining terms and provisions of this Agreement shall be construed and enforced without such terms or provisions. Counterparts: This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each one of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Scope of Agreement: This Agreement represents the entire and integrated agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or agreements, either written or oral, except that terms specific to future projects shall be set forth in LaBella' s proposals. This Agreement may be amended only by written instrument signed by both parties.