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4.21 4.21 SERVICES\aBella—Fairway Court Drainage—5-16-2022 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF LABELLA ASSOCIATES FOR PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL SERVICES RELATED TO DRAINAGE ISSUES IN VICINITY OF FAIRWAY COURT AND ROCKWELL ROAD RESOLUTION NO.: 72022 INTRODUCED BY: WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to engage LaBella Associates for professional technical services associated with addressing drainage issues in the vicinity of Fairway Court and Rockwell Road in the Town for an amount not to exceed$8,500 as delineated in LaBella Associates' Professional Services Agreement/Proposal dated April 29, 2022 substantially in the form presented at this meeting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs engagement of LaBella Associates for professional technical services associated with addressing drainage issues in the vicinity of Fairway Court and Rockwell Road in the Town for an amount not to exceed $8,500 as delineated in LaBella Associates' Professional Services Agreement/Proposal dated April 29, 2022 substantially in the form presented at this meeting,and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that payment for such services shall be paid for from Engineering Account No.: 001-1440-4720,and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Professional Services Agreement with LaBella Associates in substantially the form presented at this meeting and/or any necessary documentation, and the Town Supervisor, Town Highway Superintendent and/or Town Budget Officer to take all actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 16"'day of May, 2022,by the following vote: AYES NOES ABSENT: Professional Services Agreement Agreement made the day of 2022 between LaBella Associates,D.P.C. ("LaBella") and The Town of Queensbury ("Client") for services related to the following Project: Fairway Court Drainage ("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 April 29, 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: A retainer in the amount of$0 shall be required prior to the initiation of services. This retainer will be held until the end of the Project and applied to Client's final invoice. Any excess amount shall be returned to Client. 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. Town of Queensbury By: By: Name Name Title Title Date: Date Exhibit A LaBella's Proposal LaBeLLa Powered by partnership. April 29, 2022 Dave Duell Town of Queensbury Highway Superintendent 742 Bay Road Queensbury, NY 12804 via email: daved@gueensbury.net RE: Proposal for Professional Services-Fairway Court Drainage Town of Queensbury,Warren County, New York LaBella Proposal No. P2201919 Dear Mr. Duell, Labella Associates is pleased to provide this proposal for technical services associated with addressing drainage issues in the vicinity of Fairway Court and Rockwell Road in the Town of Queensbury. Please find our current project understanding,scope of services,and associated fee schedule below. Project UnderstandiDg The Town wishes to seek a solution to two longstanding drainage issues in the vicinity of Fairway Court: 1. Groundwater weeps out onto Fairway Court from the North and Northwest, in particular in the vicinity of#8 Fairway Court. In the winter,this water freezes creating hazardous driving and walking conditions. 2. An existing storm sewer pipe discharges into the backyard of#7 Fairway Court, causing nuisance flooding. Though these two issues are unrelated, we believe that improving the grading of Fairway Court, installing a culvert under Fairway Court at Rockwell Road,and improving the drainage swales along Fairway Court and Rockwell Road,will allow the Town to address both problems. The scope of services described below represents the work we believe is necessary to advance the design far enough so that the Town can make an informed cost-benefit decision on whether to proceed further. Assuming the preliminary plans and opinion of probable construction costs developed under Task 02 are acceptable the Town,we will prepare a change order to take the project through final design, bidding, and construction. 20 ELm Street i Suite 110 j Glens Falls, NY 128oi i p(518)812-0513 www.labeL(apc.com Scope of Services Task 01-Mapping Review We will review existing utility maps and as-built plans, as made available by the Town of Queensbury. Publicly available orthoimagery, lidar topography,and soils data will be used to generate a working AutoCAD base map of the area. In addition,we will attempt to determine the depth of the water main along Rockwell Road by measuring the depth of accessible valve boxes. Task 02-Preliminary Plans and Opinion of Probable Construction Costs We will prepare a preliminary plan of the proposed improvements. This will include a grading plan based on lidar topography. Please note that in an effort to save money,the preliminary plan will be prepared without the benefit of a property or topographic survey. Based on the preliminary plan,we will prepare an opinion of probable construction costs. The purpose of the preliminary plan and cost estimate will be to allow the Town to decide which components of the project are worth pursuing. Limitations Please note the following limitations: • The client will arrange for all necessary permissions to allow LaBella and their employees to enter upon the lands of others as necessary to complete this proposed project, and to save and hold harmless LaBella its agents,servants,and employees from any claims for damages for trespass on the subject premises and adjoining lands. • Town of Queensbury Highway,Water and Sewer Departments will identify existing utilities and supply record plans. • The Town will arrange to have all sanitary and storm structures cleaned from debris prior to the field topographic surrey. • Boundary survey. • Subdivision, Lot Consolidations, Easements or Descriptions. • Rates are based on the current New York State Department of Labor Prevailing Wage Rates and Supplemental Benefits for survey field staff. Fees and Anticipated Schedule LaBella proposes to bill each task as indicated in the following table. Invoices will be issued monthly for all services performed during that month and are payable upon receipt. 2 Task Task Description Fees Anticipated No. Schedule(4) Lump Time and Materials Sub- Sum Estimate consultant (1) (2) (3) 01 Mapping Review $3,000 — — Start:Upon Authorization Duration:2 weeks 02 Preliminary Plans and Opinion of $5,500 — — Start:Upon Probable Construction Costs Authorization Duration:4 weeks SUBTOTAL $8,500 — — TOTAL $8,500 (1) Lump Sum tasks will be billed commensurately with the percentage of the task which has been completed. (2) Time and Materials fees are estimates only. LaBella will bill for actual hours worked and will make its best effort to complete each of these tasks within the estimated amounts,although it is possible that it will be necessary to exceed these amounts to complete the scope of services for each task. LaBella will not exceed any estimated fee amounts without written authorization from you. (3) The sub-consultant fees shown include a 15%markup to cover LaBella's administrative efforts/costs. (4) Projected start and end dates are subject to change and are based on date from authorization to proceed. Because certain aspects of the project are outside of LaBella's control(e.g.,review agency schedules, actions,and approvals),LaBella cannot guarantee completion of the project within these proposed schedules. Please feel free to contact me at 518-824-1943 if you have any questions or require clarification of the proposed scope of services offered. We would be glad to meet with you to further discuss our approach if you desire. If you find this proposal acceptable, please sign and date the agreement attached as a cover to this proposal. This will serve as our authorization to proceed. Sincerely, LaBella Associates 1121t-c-* Paul Guillet, PE Senior Civil Engineer 3 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. 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 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 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. 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. 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 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.