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4.08 4.8 SERVICESTaBella—EV Chargers Engineering Services—3-18-3024 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF LABELLA ASSOCIATES, D.P.C. FOR PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO INSTALLATION OF EV CHARGING STATIONS AT TOWN HALL RESOLUTION NO.: ,2024 INTRODUCED BY: WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Facilities Manager has recommended that the Town Board engage LaBella Associates, D.P.C. for professional electrical engineering services associated with the installation of EV charging stations at the Town Hall Building Complex for an amount not to exceed $8,000 as delineated in LaBella Associates, D.P.C.'s Professional Services Agreement dated February 2024 presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the engagement of LaBella Associates, D.P.C. for professional electrical engineering services associated with the installation of EV charging stations at the Town Hall Building Complex for an amount not to exceed $8,000 as delineated in LaBella Associates, D.P.C.'s Professional Services Agreement dated February 2024, such services to be paid for from Town Hall EV Stations Capital Project No.: 249 Account No.: 249-1620-2899, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute the Professional Services Agreement substantially in the form presented at this meeting and/or any necessary documentation and the Town Supervisor, Town Facilities Manager and/or Town Budget Officer to take all actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 18t'day of March, 2024,by the following vote: AYES NOES ABSENT: Professional Services Agreement Agreement made the day of February, 2024 between LaBella Associates, D.P.C. ("LaBella") and Town of Queensbury ("Client") for services related to the following Project: Queensbury Town Hall EV Chargers 742 Bay Road Queensbury, NY 12804 ("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 January 17, 2024, 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 re have been allocated such that Client agrees, to the fullest extent a w, to limit the liability of LaBella and LaBella's consultants for alms, liabilities, damages, losses, s.u +-nA M costs, and judgments of any natu ver or claims expenses from any cause or causes, so that the total a i ity of LaBella and LaBeIla's consultants shall not exceed $ 10,000 or greater. LaBella Associates, D.P.C. Town of Queensbury By: By: Name Name Jahn i~. Title Title r e-xpn ci�",d ,)Peril i s6vr Date: Date (1!{ c re,- �I O 404 'Ly PC A* •� rA M� C� LaBeLLa Powered by partnership. January 17, 2024 Chuck Rice Town of Queensbury - Facilities Manager 742 Bay Road Queensbury, NY 12804 Re; Town hall EV Charger Design Gear Mr. Rice: La Bella Associates, D.P.C. (La Bella) is pleased to submit this proposal to provide electrical engineering services to the Town of Queensbury regarding the installation of EV charging stations at the Town Hall building complex. I . PROJECT DESCRIPTION The town would like to install four dual head EV chargers at the Town Hail building and one dual head EV charger at the Highway Department building. 110 SCOPE OF WORK La Bella proposes the following scope of services: 1. Evaluate utility bills to determine the peak load for the Town Hall and the Highway Department building to determine available capacity for EV charger installation. 2. Determine maximum possible charger capacity based on available building load. 3. Design new exterior power panel fed from the existing, MDP at the town hall building to feed 8 charging heads. a. Coordinate automatic shutdown of chargers upon activation of the emergency generator to ensure the generator is not overloaded. 4. Design new power feed from existing panelboard in the Highway Department building to 2 charging heads. 5. Provide details for removal of existing sidewalk and installation of new concrete and bollards or curbs. Construction Administration: 1. Create bid package for contractors. 2. Attend pre-bid walkthrough with contractors. 3. Review bidder questions and prepare addendums as necessary. 4. Assist the town in leveling bids and down selecting the appropriate contractor. 5. Review equipment submittals and respond to contractor RFIs. 6. Perform up to two construction site visits to verify work is progressing as planned. 7. Perform one final punch list visit to verify Installation was completed according to plans, the generator is tested, and all systems are operational with no code compliance issues. 4 British American Blvd I Latham, NY 12110 1 P (518) 439-8235 vvww,labellapc.com L� III . ASSUMPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS The following assumptions and exclusions apply to the work outlined in this proposal. Site visits will be performed as described in the section above. Any additional site visits as requested by the client will be billed on a T&M basis as per LaBella's terms. 1. Drawings will be created from existing CAD files in LaBellas possession for the town hall. Any areas which do not have existing drawings will utilize a google maps satellite view as a site background and show the necessary steps to complete work. 2. EV charging station capacity will be intentionally designed to be nigher than the new proposed generator can handle. Automatic shutdown of the car chargers at the town hall will be implemented to ensure the generator is not overloaded. 3. No hazardous materials assessments or waste disposal are included in this project. 4. No permitting or other fees are included in this proposal. S. Only those services specifically Identified under the scope of work are included in this proposal. fi. No arc flash or coordination study is included in this proposal. IV . PROJECT FEE La Bella will complete these services for a Iump sum fee of $8,000. This fee includes estimated expenses, which will be billed at cost. If you have questions, please contact me directly at (518) 312-3895 or mschietzelt0labellapc.com. We look forward to working with you on this project. Respectfully submitted, LABELLA ASSOCIATES, D.P.C. Michael Schletzelt, P.E. Sr. Electrical Engineer / Project Manager z Exhibit B 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 shall 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. All Construction Documents shall be ,prepared to be in compliance with the applicable laws, statutes, ordinances, codes, orders, rules and regulations in effect at the time submitted. Prompt written notice shall be given by LaBella to the Client (and its Owner's Representative) if LaBella becomes aware of any fault or defect in the Project's construction or nonconformance with the Contract Documents. However, this provision shall not require LaBella to notify the Client of minor defects which are dealt with by LaBella on a routine continuing basis. 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 LaBella'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 the property of the Client upon payment of all sums due LaBella. However, Client hereby grants LaBella a license to reuse the documents. While the Client shall own such documents, the Client's reuse of such documents for development at another site or modification of any such documents without LaBella's written permission shall be at Client's sole risk, and Client agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold LaBella harmless for 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 LaBella'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 and upon mutual written agreement. 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 shall 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. In addition, the Client has the right to terminate this Agreement for Convenience upon thirty (30) days written notice. This termination for the convenience by the Client provision allows and authorizes the Client to terminate this Agreement and the services of LaBella at any time and for any reason whatsoever. That right may be exercised by the Client in its complete discretion. It is understood if the Client exercises this right, LaBella shall be compensated for services performed in accordance with this Agreement to the date of written notification of such termination and that no further sum will be due. 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 bome 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. Either party may initiate legal or equitable action if necessary to do so to satisfy any applicable statute of limitations which shall then be held in abeyance pending pursuit of mediation. 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 Iaws 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 Client breaches its obligation under this agreement to make payment and LaBelle brings suit to collect payment of any invoice, 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 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.