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2010-20RESOLUTION NO. 2010 - 20 . A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL PARTICIPATION IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF MAIN STREET (ILLINOIS ROUTE 22 TO BUFFALO GROVE ROAD) STREET IMPROVEMENT WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is a Home Rule Unit pursuant to the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and, WHEREAS, the funding of construction and maintenance of a high quality transportation system is most appropriately shared by several agencies of Federal, State and Local Government; and, WHEREAS, a Local Agency Agreement for Federal participation with the Illinois Department of Transportation is a required prerequisite for receiving Federal Highway Funds for the Main Street (Illinois Route 22 to Buffalo Grove Road) Street Improvement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, LAKE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, as follows: Section 1: The Agreement entitled "Local Agency Agreement for Federal Participation" related to the Main Street (Illinois Route 22 to Buffalo Grove Road) Street Improvement is hereby approved. Section 2: The Village President is authorized and directed to execute the Agreement. A copy of said Agreement is attached hereto and made a part hereof. AYES: 6 - Braiman, Glover, Berman, Trilling, Stone, Sussman NAPES: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None PASSED: _ May 17 .2010 APPROVED: May 17 2010 APPROVED: Village President ATTEST: GAENGINEEMOrd & Res \Res10 -5.doc This Agreement is made and entered into between the above local agency hereinafter referred to as the "LA" and the state of Illinois, acting by and through its Department of Transportation, hereinafter referred to as "STATE ". The STATE and LA jointly propose to improve the designated location as described below. The improvement shall be constructed in accordance with plans approved by the STATE and the STATE's policies and procedures approved and /or required by the Federal Highway Administration hereinafter referred to as "FHWA ". Location Local Name MAIN STREET Termini Illinois Route 22 (FAP 337) to Buffalo Grove Road (FAU 2657) Route FAU2666 Length 0.62 MILES Current Jurisdiction LA Existing Structure No N/A Project Description RESURFACING Division of Cost Type of Work FHWA % STATE % LA % Total Participating Construction 167,707 ( ) ( ) 68,574 ( BAL ) 236,281 Non - Participating Construction— ( ) ( ) 3,300 ( 100 ) 3,300 Preliminary Engineering ( ) ( ) ( ) Construction Engineering 20,681 ( ) ( ) 8,863 ( BAL ) 29,544 Right of Way ( ) ( ) ( ) Railroads ( ) ( ) ( ) Utilities ( ) ( ) ( ) Matedals TOTAL $ 188,388 $ $ 80,737 $ 269,125 *Maximun FHWA (ARU) participation 100% not to exceed $188,388.00 ** Non - Participating Construction includes but is not limited to resurfacing items for parking spaces. NOTE: The costs shown in the Division of Cost table are approximate and subject to change. The final LA share is dependent on the final Federal and State participation. The actual costs will be used in the final division of cost for billing and reimbursment. If funding is not a percentage of the total, place an asterisk in the space provided for the percentage and explain above. The Federal share of construction engineering may not exceed 15% of the Federal share of the final construction cost. Local Agency Appropriation By execution of this Agreement, the LA is indicating sufficient funds have been set aside to cover the local share of the project cost and additional funds will be appropriated, if required, to cover the LA's total cost. Method of Financing (State Contract Work) METHOD A —Lump Sum (80% of LA Obligation) METHOD B— Monthly Pavments of METHOD C - -LA's Share Balance divided by estimated total cost multiplied by actual proqress payment. (See page two for details of the above methods and the financing of Day Labor and Local Contracts) printed on 6/9/2010 Page 1 of 4 BLR 05310 (03/23/10) Local Age01V State Contract Day or Local Contract RR Force Account hinds Department `d of Transportation Buffalo e X I section Fund Type ITEP Number Local Agency Agreement for Federal Participation 09- 00096 -00 -RS ARU Construction En-gin enn Ri ht -of -Wa Job Number Project Number Job Number Project Number Job Number Project Number C -91- 126 -10 ARA- 9003(507) This Agreement is made and entered into between the above local agency hereinafter referred to as the "LA" and the state of Illinois, acting by and through its Department of Transportation, hereinafter referred to as "STATE ". The STATE and LA jointly propose to improve the designated location as described below. The improvement shall be constructed in accordance with plans approved by the STATE and the STATE's policies and procedures approved and /or required by the Federal Highway Administration hereinafter referred to as "FHWA ". Location Local Name MAIN STREET Termini Illinois Route 22 (FAP 337) to Buffalo Grove Road (FAU 2657) Route FAU2666 Length 0.62 MILES Current Jurisdiction LA Existing Structure No N/A Project Description RESURFACING Division of Cost Type of Work FHWA % STATE % LA % Total Participating Construction 167,707 ( ) ( ) 68,574 ( BAL ) 236,281 Non - Participating Construction— ( ) ( ) 3,300 ( 100 ) 3,300 Preliminary Engineering ( ) ( ) ( ) Construction Engineering 20,681 ( ) ( ) 8,863 ( BAL ) 29,544 Right of Way ( ) ( ) ( ) Railroads ( ) ( ) ( ) Utilities ( ) ( ) ( ) Matedals TOTAL $ 188,388 $ $ 80,737 $ 269,125 *Maximun FHWA (ARU) participation 100% not to exceed $188,388.00 ** Non - Participating Construction includes but is not limited to resurfacing items for parking spaces. NOTE: The costs shown in the Division of Cost table are approximate and subject to change. The final LA share is dependent on the final Federal and State participation. The actual costs will be used in the final division of cost for billing and reimbursment. If funding is not a percentage of the total, place an asterisk in the space provided for the percentage and explain above. The Federal share of construction engineering may not exceed 15% of the Federal share of the final construction cost. Local Agency Appropriation By execution of this Agreement, the LA is indicating sufficient funds have been set aside to cover the local share of the project cost and additional funds will be appropriated, if required, to cover the LA's total cost. Method of Financing (State Contract Work) METHOD A —Lump Sum (80% of LA Obligation) METHOD B— Monthly Pavments of METHOD C - -LA's Share Balance divided by estimated total cost multiplied by actual proqress payment. (See page two for details of the above methods and the financing of Day Labor and Local Contracts) printed on 6/9/2010 Page 1 of 4 BLR 05310 (03/23/10) Agreement Provisions THE LA AGREES: (1) To acquire in its name, or in the name of the state if on the state highway system, all right -of -way necessary for this project in accordance with the requirements of Titles It and III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, and established state policies and procedures. Prior to advertising for bids, the LA shall certify to the STATE that all requirements of Titles II and III of said Uniform Act have been satisfied. The disposition of encroachments, if any, will be cooperatively determined by representatives of the LA, and STATE and the FHWA, if required. (2) To provide for all utility adjustments, and to regulate the use of the right -of -way of this improvement by utilities, public and private, in accordance with the current Utility Accommodation Policy for Local Agency Highway and Street Systems. (3) To provide for surveys and the preparation of plans for the proposed improvement and engineering supervision during construction of the proposed improvement. (4) To retain jurisdiction of the completed improvement unless specified otherwise by addendum (addendum should be accompanied by a location map). If the improvement location is currently under road district jurisdiction, an addendum is required. (5) To maintain or cause to be maintained, in a manner satisfactory to the STATE and FHWA, the completed improvement, or that portion of the completed improvement within its jurisdiction as established by addendum referred to in item 4 above. (6) To comply with all applicable Executive Orders and Federal Highway Acts pursuant to the Equal Employment Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Regulations required by the U.S. Department of Transportation. (7) To maintain, for a minimum of 3 years after the completion of the contract, adequate books, records and supporting documents to verify the amounts, recipients and uses of all disbursements of funds passing in conjunction with the contract; the contract and all books, records and supporting documents related to the contract shall be available for review and audit by the Auditor General and the department; and the LA agrees to cooperate fully with any audit conducted by the Auditor General and the department; and to provide full access to all relevant materials. Failure to maintain the books, records and supporting documents required by this section shall establish a presumption in favor of the STATE for the recovery of any funds paid by the STATE under the contract for which adequate books, records and supporting documentation are not available to support their purported disbursement. (8) To provide if required, for the improvement of any railroad- highway grade crossing and rail crossing protection within the limits of the proposed improvement. (9) To comply with Federal requirements or possibly lose (partial or total) Federal participation as determined by the FHWA. (10) (State Contracts Only) That the method of payment designated on page one will be as follows: Method A - Lump Sum Payment. Upon award of the contract for this improvement, the LA will pay to the STATE, in lump sum, an amount equal to 80% of the LA's estimated obligation incurred under this Agreement, and will pay to the STATE the remainder of the LA's obligation (including any nonparticipating costs) in a lump sum, upon completion of the project based upon final costs. Method B - Monthly Payments. Upon award of the contract for this improvement, the LA will pay to the STATE, a specified amount each month for an estimated period of months, or until 80% of the LA's estimated obligation under the provisions of the Agreement has been paid, and will pay to the STATE the remainder of the LA's obligation (including any nonparticipating costs) in a lump sum, upon completion of the project based upon final costs. Method C - Progress Payments. Upon receipt of the contractor's first and subsequent progressive bills for this improvement, the LA will pay to the STATE, an amount equal to the LA's share of the construction cost divided by the estimated total cost, multiplied by the actual payment (appropriately adjusted for nonparticipating costs) made to the contractor until the entire obligation incurred under this Agreement has been paid. (11) (Day Labor or Local Contracts) To provide or cause to be provided all of the initial funding, equipment, labor, material and services necessary to construct the complete project. (12) (Preliminary Engineering) In the event that right -of -way acquisition for, or actual construction of the project for which this preliminary engineering is undertaken with Federal participation is not started by the close of the tenth fiscal year following the fiscal year in which this agreement is executed, the LA will repay the STATE any Federal funds received under the terms of this Agreement. (13) (Right -of -Way Acquisition) In the event that the actual construction of the project on this right -of -way is not undertaken by the close of the twentieth fiscal year following the fiscal year in which this Agreement is executed, the LA will repay the STATE any Federal Funds received under the terms of this Agreement. (14) (Railroad Related Work Only) The estimates and general layout plans for at -grade crossing improvements should be forwarded to the Rail Safety and Project Engineer, Room 204, Illinois Department of Transportation, 2300 South Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, Illinois, 62764. Approval of the estimates and general layout plans should be obtained prior to the commencement of railroad related work. All railroad related work is also subject to approval be the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC). Final inspection for railroad related work should be coordinated through appropriate IDOT District Bureau of Local Roads and Streets office. Plans and preemption times for signal related work that will be interconnected with traffic signals shall be submitted to the ICC for review and approval prior to the commencement of work. Signal related work involving interconnects with state maintained traffic signals should also be coordinated with the IDOT's District Bureau of Operations. The LA is responsible for the payment of the railroad related expenses in accordance with the LA/railroad agreement prior to requesting reimbursement from IDOT. Requests for reimbursement should be sent to the appropriate [DOT District Bureau of Local Roads and Streets office. Engineer's Payment Estimates in accordance with the Division of Cost on page one. Printed on 5/18/2010 Page 2 of 4 BLR 05310 (03/23/10) (15) And certifies to the best of its knowledge ar elief its officials: (a) are not presently debarred, suspendecoposed for debarment, declared ineligible or Warily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency; (b) have not within a three -year period preceding this Agreement been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain or performing a public (Federal, State or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements receiving stolen property; (c) are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State, local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in item (b) of this certification; and (d) have not within a three -year period preceding the Agreement had one or more public transactions (Federal, State, local) terminated for cause or default. (16) To include the certifications, listed in item 15 above and all other certifications required by State statutes, in every contract, including procurement of materials and leases of equipment. (17) (State Contracts) That execution of this agreement constitutes the LA's concurrence in the award of the construction contract to the responsible low bidder as determined by the STATE. (18) That for agreements exceeding $100,000 in federal funds, execution of this Agreement constitutes the LA's certification that: (a) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress or any employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan or cooperative agreement; (b) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress or an employee of a Member of Congress, in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form -LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying ", in accordance with its instructions; (c) The LA shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all ties (including subcontracts, subgrants and contracts under grants, loans and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. (19) To regulate parking and traffic in accordance with the approved project report. (20) To regulate encroachments on public right -of -way in accordance with current Illinois Compiled Statutes. (21) To regulate the discharge of sanitary sewage into any storm water drainage system constructed with this improvement in accordance with current Illinois Compiled Statutes. (22) That the LA may invoice the STATE monthly for the FHWA and /or STATE share of the costs incurred for this phase of the improvement. The LA will submit supporting documentation with each request for reimbursement from the STATE. Supporting documentation is defined as verification of payment, certified time sheets, vendor invoices, vendor receipts, and other documentation supporting the requested reimbursement amount. (23) To complete this phase of the project within three years from the date this agreement is approved by the STATE if this portion of the project described in the Project Description does not exceed $1,000,000 (five years if the project costs exceed $1,000,000). (24) Upon completion of this phase of the improvement, the LA will submit to the STATE a complete and detailed final invoice with all applicable supporting supporting documentation of all incurred costs, less previous payments, no later than one year from the date of completion of this phase of the improvement. If a final invoice is not received within one year of completion of this phase of the improvement, the most recent invoice may be considered the final invoice and the obligation of the funds closed. (25) (Single Audit Requirements) That if the LA receives $500,000 or more a year in federal financial assistance they shall have an audit made in accordance with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular No. A -133. LA's that receive less than $500,000 a year shall be exempt from compliance. A copy of the audit report must be submitted to the STATE with 30 days after the completion of the audit, but no later than one year after the end of the LA's fiscal year. The CFDA number for all highway planning and construction activities is 20.205. THE STATE AGREES: (1) To provide such guidance, assistance and supervision and to monitor and perform audits to the extent necessary to assure validity of the LA's certification of compliance with Titles 11 and III requirements. (2) (State Contracts) To receive bids for the construction of the proposed improvement when the plans have been approved by the STATE (and FHWA, if required) and to award a contract for construction of the proposed improvement, after receipt of a satisfactory bid. (3) (Day Labor) To authorize the LA to proceed with the construction of the improvement when Agreed Unit Prices are approved and to reimburse the LA for that portion of the cost payable from Federal and/or State funds based on the Agreed Unit Prices and Engineer's Payment Estimates in accordance with the Division of Cost on page one. (4) (Local Contracts) That for agreements with Federal and /or State funds in engineering, right -of -way, utility work and /or construction work: Printed on 5/18/2010 Page 3 of 4 BLR 05310 (03/23/10) (a) To reimburse the LA for the Federal r State share on the basis of periodic billing vided said billings contain sufficient cost information and show evidence cyment by the LA; So (b) To provide independent assurance sampling, to furnish off -site material inspection and testing at sources normally visited by STATE inspectors of steel, cement, aggregate, structural steel and other materials customarily tested by the STATE. IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED: (1) That this Agreement and the covenants contained herein shall become null and void in the event that the FHWA does not approve the proposed improvement for Federal -aid participation or the contract covering the construction work contemplated herein is not awarded within three years of the date of execution of this Agreement. (2) This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties, their successors and assigns. (3) For contracts awarded by the LA, the LA shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin or sex in the award and performance of any USDOT — assisted contract or in the administration of its DBE program or the requirements of 49 CFR part 26. The LA shall take all necessary and reasonable steps under 49 CFR part 26 to ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of USDOT — assisted contracts. The LA's DBE program, as required by 49 CFR part 26 and as approved by USDOT, is incorporated by reference in this Agreement. Upon notification to the recipient of its failure to carry out its approved program, the department may impose sanctions as provided for under part 26 and may, in appropriate cases, refer the matter for enforcement under 18 U.S.C. 1001 and /or the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986 (31 U.S.C. 3801 et seq.). In the absence of a USDOT — approved LA DBE Program or on State awarded contracts, this Agreement shall be administered under the provisions of the STATE's USDOT approved Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program. (4) In cases where the STATE is reimbursing the LA, obligations of the STATE shall cease immediately without penalty or further payment being required if, in any fiscal year, the Illinois General Assembly or applicable Federal Funding source fails to appropriate or otherwise make available funds for the work contemplated herein. (5) All projects for the construction of fixed works which are financed in whole or in part with funds provided by this Agreement and /or amendment shall be subject to the Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/0.01 et seg.) unless the provisions of that Act exempt its application. ADDENDA Additional information and /or stipulations are hereby attached and identified below as being a part of this Agreement. Number 1 Location May (Insert addendum numbers and titles as applicable) The LA further agrees, as a condition of payment, that it accepts and will comply with the applicable provisions set forth in this Agreement and all addenda indicated above. APPROVED Local Agency Elliott Hartstein (Print or Type Name) Village President (County Board Chairperson /MayorNillage President/etc.) 2 f (Signature) Date The above signature certifies the agency's TIN number is 36- 2525051 conducting business as a Governmental Entity NOTE: If signature is by an APPOINTED official, a resolution authorizing said appointed official to execute this agreement is required. (Delegate's Name - Printed) L- '&-- � a It 0 Ann L. Schneider, Director of Finance and Administration DaT to Printed on 5/18/2010 Page 4 of 4 BLR 05310 (03/23/10) u ADDENDUM #1 0 LOCATION MAP 0 VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE MAIN STREET. FAU 2666 Illinois Department of Transportation 2300 South Dirksen Parkway 1 Springfield, Illinois f 62764 July 27, 2010 Ms. Janet M. Sirabian Village Clerk 50 Raupp Boulevard Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 Subject: Village of Buffalo Grove Section 09- 00096 -00 -RS Project No. ARA- 9003(507) Job No. C -91- 126 -10 Construction Engineering Agreement Dear Ms. Sirabian: The agreement for construction engineering services, with Baxter & Woodman, Inc. in the amount of $29,544.00, was approved by the department effective July 27, 2010 and authorized with the Federal Highway Administration on June 22, 2010. The village may authorize the consultant to proceed with the engineering work called for in the agreement. (NOTE: The construction engineering may not exceed 15% of the final construction cost.) Please note: This project utilizes American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds. Please find attached specific ARRA conditions that must be met. Failure of your consultant to report employment or fully comply with any of the ARRA requirements may jeopardize reimbursement of ARRA funds to your agency. Your file copy of the approved engineering agreement is attached. If you have any questions please contact Jennifer Rhodes at Jennifer. Rhodes @illinois.gov. Sincerely, Darrell W. Lewis, P. E. Acting Engineer of Local Roads and Streets Attachment cc: Richard Kuenkler, Municipal Engineer Baxter & Woodman, Inc. Diane O'Keefe Attn: Christopher Holt Joanne Woodworth, Acting Attn: Project Control Local Agency' Consult Village of Buffalo Grove (V) L Iftiois De rtMent � Baxter�oodman, Inc. 0 C of Transportation C 0 County Address Lake A L A Construction Engineering N S U L 8678 Ridgefield Road Section 09- 00096 -00 -RS City Crystal Lake Project No. State ARA -9003 507 G Services Agreement T Illinois Zip Code Job No. E For A C -91- 126 -10 N Federal Participation N 60012 Contact Name /Phone /E -mail Address Contact Name /Phone /E -mail Address Dick Kuenkler 847 - 459 -2523 C T Craig Mitchell, P.E. 815.459.1260 dkuenkle @vbg.org Y I cmitchell @baxterwoodman.com THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 0-07 7N day of / fii Y , 2!�P/o between the above Local Agency (LA) and Consultant (ENGINEER) and covers certain professional engineering services in connection with the PROJECT described herein. Federal -aid funds allotted to the LA by the state of Illinois under the general supervision of the Illinois Department of Transportation (STATE) will be used entirely or in part to finance engineering services as described under AGREEMENT PROVISIONS. WHEREVER IN THIS AGREEMENT the following terms are used, they shall be interpreted to mean: Regional Engineer Regional Engineer, Department of Transportation Resident Engineer LA Employee directly responsible for construction of the PROJECT Contractor Company or Companies to which the construction contract was awarded Name Main Street Project Description Route FAU 2666 Length 2,885 ft Structure No. N/A Termini FAP 337 /I11inois Route 22 (Half Day Road) to FAU 2657 /Buffalo Grove Road Description: The work included in this contract consists of the completion of pavement patching and resurfacing, curb removal and replacement, sidewalk removal and replacement, pavement marking, structure adjustment, and other incidental and collateral work in accordance with the Plans, Standard Specifications, and Special Provisions. ENGINEER's Job # 090803.60. Agreement Provisions I. THE ENGINEER AGREES, To perform or be responsible for the performance of the engineering services for the LA, in connection with the PROJECT hereinbefore described and checked below: • a. Proportion concrete according to applicable STATE Bureau of Materials and Physical Research (BMPR) Quality Control /Quality Assurance (QC /QA) training documents or contract requirements and obtain samples and perform testing as noted below. • b. Proportion hot mix asphalt according to applicable STATE BMPR QC /QA training documents and obtain samples and perform testing as noted below. ❑ c. For soils, to obtain samples and perform testing as noted below. ❑ d. For aggregates, to obtain samples and perform testing as noted below. NOTE: For 1 a. through Id. the ENGINEER is to obtain samples for testing according to the STATE BMPR "Project Procedures Guide ", or as indicated in the specifications, or as attached herein by the LA; test according to the STATE BMPR "Manual of Test Procedures for Materials ", submit STATE BMPR inspection reports; and verify compliance with contract specifications. ® e submit inspection reports to the LA and the STATE in accordance with the STATE BMPR "Project Procedures Guide" and the policies of the STATE. ® f. For Quality Assurance services, provide personnel who have completed the appropriate STATE BMPR QC /QA trained technician classes. ® g. Inspect, document and inform the resident engineer of the adequacy of the establishment and maintenance of the traffic control. Page 1 of 7 BLR 05611 (Rev. 9/06) Printed on 5/6/2010 11:17:36 AM ® h. Geometric control including all W is truction staking and construction layouts. ® i. Quality control of the construction work in progress and the enforcement of the contract provisions in accordance with the STATE Construction Manual ® j. Measurement and computation of pay items. ® k. Maintain a daily record of the contractor's activities throughout construction including sufficient information to permit verification of the nature and cost of changes in plans and authorized extra work. ® I. Preparation and submission to the LA by the required form and number of copies, all partial and final payment estimates, change orders, records, documentation and reports required by the LA and the STATE. ❑ m. Revision of contract drawings to reflect as built conditions. 2. Engineering services shall include all equipment, instruments, supplies, transportation and personnel required to perform the duties of the ENGINEER in connection with the AGREEMENT. 3. To furnish the services as required herein within twenty -four hours of notification by the resident engineer or authorized representative. 4. To attend meetings and visit the site of the work at any reasonable time when requested to do so by representatives of the LA or STATE. 5. That none of the services to be furnished by the ENGINEER shall be sublet, assigned or transferred to any other party or parties without the written consent of the LA. The consent to sublet, assign or otherwise transfer any portion of the services to be furnished by the ENGINEER shall not be construed to relieve the ENGINEER of any responsibility for the fulfillment of this AGREEMENT. 6. The ENGINEER shall submit invoices, based on the ENGINEER's progress reports, to the resident engineer, no more than once a month for partial payment on account for the ENGINEER's work completed to date. Such invoices shall represent the value, to the LA of the partially completed work, based on the sum of the actual costs incurred, plus a percentage (equal to the percentage of the construction engineering completed) of the fixed fee for the fully completed work. 7• That the ENGINEER is qualified technically and is entirely conversant with the design standards and policies applicable to improvement of the SECTION; and that the ENGINEER has sufficient properly trained, organized and experienced personnel to perform the services enumerated herein. 8. That the ENGINEER shall be responsible for the accuracy of the ENGINEER's work and correction of any errors, omissions or ambiguities due to the ENGINEER'S negligence which may occur either during prosecution or after acceptance by the LA. Should any damage to persons or property result from the ENGINEER's error, omission or negligent act, the ENGINEER shall indemnify the LA, the STATE and their employees from all accrued claims or liability and assume all restitution and repair costs arising from such negligence. The ENGINEER shall give immediate attention to any remedial changes so there will be minimal delay to the contractor and prepare such data as necessary to effectuate corrections, in consultation with and without further compensation from the LA. 9. That the ENGINEER will comply with applicable federal statutes, state of Illinois statutes, and local laws or ordinances of the LA. 10. The undersigned certifies neither the ENGINEER nor I have: a) employed or retained for commission, percentage, brokerage, contingent fee or other considerations, any firm or person (other than a bona fide employee working solely for me or the above ENGINEER) to solicit or secure this AGREEMENT; b) agreed, as an express or implied condition for obtaining this AGREEMENT, to employ or retain the services of any firm or person in connection with carrying out the AGREEMENT or c) paid, or agreed to pay any firm, organization or person (other than a bona fide employee working solely for me or the above ENGINEER) any fee, contribution, donation or consideration of any kind for, or in connection with, procuring or carrying out the AGREEMENT. d) are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency; e) have not within a three -year period preceding the AGREEMENT been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain or performing a public (Federal, State or local) transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property; f) are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a government entity (Federal, State or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (e) of this certification; and g) have not within a three -year period preceding this AGREEMENT had one or more public transactions (Federal, State or local) terminated for cause or default. Page 2 of 7 BLR 05611 (Rev. 9/06) Printed on 5/6/2010 11:17:36 AM 11. To pay,' its subconsultants for satisfactory perforce no later than 30 days from receipt of eac ment from the LA. 12. To submit all invoices to the LA within one year of the completion of the work called for in this AGREEMENT or any subsequent Amendment or Supplement. 13. To submit BLR 05613, Engineering Payment Report, to the STATE upon completion of the work called for in the AGREEMENT. II. THE LA AGREES, 1. To furnish a resident engineer to be in responsible charge of general supervision of the construction. 2. To furnish the necessary plans and specifications. 3. To notify the ENGINEER at least 24 hours in advance of the need for personnel or services. 4. To pay the ENGINEER as compensation for all services rendered in accordance with this AGREEMENT, on the basis of the following compensation formulas: Cost Plus Fixed Fee ® CPFF = 14.5 %[DL + R(DL) + OH(DL) + IHDC], or ❑ CPFF = 14.5 %[DL + R(DL) + 1.4(DL) + IHDC], or ❑ CPFF = 14.5 %[(2.3 + R)DL + IHDC] Specific Rate Lump Sum Where: DL = Direct Labor IHDC = In House Direct Costs OH = Consultant Firm's Actual Overhead Factor R = Complexity Factor ❑ (Pay per element) 5. To pay the ENGINEER using one of the following methods as required by 49 CFR part 26 and 605 ILCS 5/5 -409: ❑ With Retainage a) For the first 50% of completed work, and upon receipt of monthly invoices from the ENGINEER and the approval thereof by the LA, monthly payments for the work performed shall be due and payable to the ENGINEER, such payments to be equal to 90% of the value of the partially completed work minus all previous partial payments made to the ENGINEER. b) After 50% of the work is completed, and upon receipt of monthly invoices from the ENGINEER and the approval thereof by the LA, monthly payments covering work performed shall be due and payable to the ENGINEER, such payments to be equal to 95% of the value of the partially completed work minus all previous partial payments made to the ENGINEER. c) Final Payment — Upon approval of the work by the LA but not later than 60 days after the work is completed and reports have been made and accepted by the LA and the STATE, a sum of money equal to the basic fee as determined in this AGREEMENT less the total of the amounts of partial payments previously paid to the ENGINEER shall be due and payable to the ENGINEER. ® Without Retainage a) For progressive payments — Upon receipt of monthly invoices from the ENGINEER and the approval thereof by the LA, monthly payments for the work performed shall be due and payable to the ENGINEER, such payments to be equal to the value of the partially completed work minus all previous partial payments made to the ENGINEER. b) Final Payment — Upon approval of the work by the LA but not later than 60 days after the work is completed and reports have been made and accepted by the LA and STATE, a sum of money equal to the basic fee as determined in this AGREEMENT less the total of the amounts of partial payments previously paid to the ENGINEER shall be due and payable to the ENGINEER. The recipient shall not discriminate on the basis on the basis of race, color, national origin or sex in the award and performance of any DOT - assisted contract or in the administration of its DBE program or the requirements of 49 CFR part 26. The recipient shall take all necessary and reasonable steps under 49 CFR part 26 to ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of DOT - assisted contracts. The recipient's DBE program, as required by 49 CFR part 26 and as approved by DOT, is incorporated by reference in this agreement. Implementation of this program is a legal obligation and failure to carry out its terms shall be treated as violation of this agreement. Upon notification to the recipient of its failure to carry out its approved program, the Department may impose sanctions as provided for under part 26 and may, in appropriate cases, refer the matter for enforcement under 18 U.S.C. 1001 and /or the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986 (31 U.S.C. 3801 et seq.). Page 3 of 7 BLR 05611 (Rev. 9/06) Printed on 5/6/2010 11:17:36 AM III. It is Mutually Agreed, • �J 1. That the ENGINEER and the ENGINEER's subcontractors will maintain all books, documents, papers, accounting records and other evidence pertaining to cost incurred and to make such materials available at their respective offices at all reasonable times during the AGREEMENT period and for three years from the date of final payment under this AGREEMENT, for inspection by the STATE, Federal Highway Administration or any authorized representatives of the federal government and copies thereof shall be furnished if requested. 2. That all services are to be furnished as required by construction progress and as determined by the RESIDENT ENGINEER. The ENGINEER shall complete all services specified herein within a time considered reasonable to the LA, after the CONTRACTOR has completed the construction contract. 3. That all field notes, test records and reports shall be turned over to and become the property of the LA and that during the performance of the engineering services herein provided for, the ENGINEER shall be responsible for any loss or damage to the documents herein enumerated while they are in the ENGINEER's possession and any such loss or damage shall be restored at the ENGINEER's expense. 4. That this AGREEMENT may be terminated by the LA upon written notice to the ENGINEER, at the ENGINEER's last known address, with the understanding that should the AGREEMENT be terminated by the LA, the ENGINEER shall be paid for any services completed and any services partially completed. The percentage of the total services which have been rendered by the ENGINEER shall be mutually agreed by the parties hereto. The fixed fee stipulated in numbered paragraph 4d of Section II shall be multiplied by this percentage and added to the ENGINEER's actual costs to obtain the earned value of work performed. All field notes, test records and reports completed or partially completed at the time of termination shall become the property of, and be delivered to, the LA. 5. That any differences between the ENGINEER and the LA concerning the interpretation of the provisions of this AGREEMENT shall be referred to a committee of disinterested parties consisting of one member appointed by the ENGINEER, one member appointed by the LA, and a third member appointed by the two other members for disposition and that the committee's decision shall be final. 6. That in the event the engineering and inspection services to be furnished and performed by the LA (including personnel furnished by the ENGINEER) shall, in the opinion of the STATE be incompetent or inadequate, the STATE shall have the right to supplement the engineering and inspection force or to replace the engineers or inspectors employed on such work at the expense of the LA. 7. That the ENGINEER has not been retained or compensated to provide design and construction review services relating to the contractor's safety precautions, except as provided in numbered paragraph 1f of Section I. 8. This certification is required by the Drug Free Workplace Act (301LCS 580). The Drug Free Workplace Act requires that no grantee or contractor shall receive a grant or be considered for the purpose of being awarded a contract for the procurement of any property or service from the State unless that grantee or contractor will provide a drug free workplace. False certification or violation of the certification may result in sanctions including, but not limited to, suspension of contract or grant payments, termination of a contract or grant and debarment of contracting or grant opportunities with the State for at least one (1) year but no more than five (5) years. For the purpose of this certification, "grantee" or "contractor" means a corporation, partnership or other entity with twenty -five (25) or more employees at the time of issuing the grant, or a department, division or other unit thereof, directly responsible for the specific performance under a contract or grant of $5,000 or more from the State, as defined in the Act. The contractor /grantee certifies and. agrees that it will provide a drug free workplace by: (a) Publishing a statement: (1) Notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a controlled substance, including cannabis, is prohibited in the grantee's or contractor's workplace. (2) Specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of such prohibition. (3) Notifying the employee that, as a condition of employment on such contract or grant, the employee will: (A) abide by the terms of the statement; and (B) notify the employer of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five (5) days after such conviction. (b) Establishing a drug free awareness program to inform employees about: (1) the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; (2) the grantee's or contractor's policy of maintaining a drug free workplace; (3) any available drug counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance program; and Page 4 of 7 BLR 05611 (Rev. 9/06) Printed on 5/6/2010 11:17:36 AM (4) the penalties that maf imposed upon an employee for drug violation (c) Providing a copy of the statement required by subparagraph (a) to each employee engaged in the performance of the contract or grant and to post the statement in a prominent place in the workplace. (d) Notifying the contracting or granting agency within ten (10) days after receiving notice under part (B) of paragraph (3) of subsection (a) above from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. (e) Imposing a sanction on, or requiring the satisfactory participation in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program by, any employee who is convicted, as required by section S of the Drug Free Workplace Act. (f) Assisting employees in selecting a course of action in the event drug counseling, treatment and rehabilitation is required and indicating that a trained referral team is in place. (g) Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug free workplace through implementation of the Drug Free Workplace Act. The ENGINEER or subconsultant shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin or sex in the performance of this AGREEMENT. The ENGINEER shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 CFR part 26 in the administration of DOT - assisted contracts. Failure by the ENGINEER to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this AGREEMENT, which may result in the termination this AGREEMENT or such other remedy as the LA deems appropriate. Agreement Summary Prime Consultant: TIN Number Agreement Amount Baxter & Woodman, Inc. 36- 2845242 $26,786.00 Sub- Consultants: TIN Number . Agreement Amount Soil and Material Consultants, Inc 36- 3094075 $2,758.00 Sub- Consultant Total: $2,758.00 Prime Consultant Total: $26,786.00 Total for all Work: $29,544.00 Executed by the LA: ATTEST: �Ewp r Village (SEAL) Executed by the ENGINEER: ATTEST: Title: Deputy Secretary Page 5 of 7 Printed on 5/6/2010 11:17:36 AM Clerk Village of Buffalo Grove (Municipality/Township/County) r tr " Title: Village President Baxter & Woodman, Inc. 8678 Ridgefield Road Crystal Lake Illinois 60012 Y Title: Vice President/COO BLR 05611 (Rev. 9/06) 0) S U- 4) CV C C W C O V N C O U Q r-� t K LLJ O w O 0 CD n O c W 0 0Y r` M M M O O M a(0 p co co U N 07 N Cfl (a 00 N C7) � Q O Q U W N t� �< L)z O U U ' � W -j U) IL Un (1) M A 0 N p cTf N co O_ O N 0 a� a� Ad U U Q Q t t 0 0 U 2 d 0 0�— J J J Q Q Q t t M J J Q Q 0 0 0 LO L() LO �� MINWI c O O o O O r U N N LL LL LL O_ _0 O .O :o00•p0p0p0oC0 ti C) Z U EEiLis p O co O N co d- a Q N O !C O fl- U U U co M CO N O Cfl U OO O L) (6 C) C6 Ln er a > LY p, Q fn O O ccz X p N -p N ti N (0 T) i Y U > 0 0 O. iz m O U w O w O 0 CD n O c W 0 0Y r` M M M O O M a(0 p co co U N 07 N Cfl (a 00 N C7) � Q O Q U W N t� �< L)z O U U ' � W -j U) IL Un (1) M A 0 N p cTf N co O_ O N 0 a� a� Ad U U Q Q t t 0 0 U 2 d 0 0�— J J J Q Q Q t t M J J Q Q 0 0 0 LO L() LO �� MINWI c O N CO U N LL LL LL O_ _0 O .O :o00•p0p0p0oC0 O X X X N U EEiLis p cn to U) O co O O O U p d- a Q 4 le !C O fl- U U U co 4 0 rn ai LO C) O cc J 00 �co N 1l- Et} C' 64 I I O O U °o N :o00•p0p0p0oC0 co 4 le !C O fl- � M CO N O Cfl OO Ln O 0 M- M C M M� C~O ti N (B C 64 03i 69. r 6-T O CS} E cl) J EF? 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N 0 M0 COO NM O r C N O O % > -_ > O.v 0 Q -0000 - Q= wlowUwwa E N f- 0zf- �I-1 -0 w cl7 CDZWCDWU(D Q U zC� Of z-i z z Q WOLOWOWwU Z_ z z~ �c C < O W z a0 > c U) c z - U w W m �- � U) [o Q m W O J Q' W 0 Oz �� c6 O W y � LL 0 rn ai LO C) O cc J 00 �co N 1l- Et} C' 64 I I O O U c N co O c O U C6 •0 (B C CB O E cl) J W Q � Q (n U) M w O (n O U Z o X p p W W r` N 0 oU 0 mo 2 _ > w a) > U) a a Illinois Department of Transportation Prime Consultant Name Baxter & Woodman, Inc. Address Telephone TIN Number Project Information Local Agency Section Number Project Number Job Number Exhibit B 8678 Ridgefield Road, Crystal Lake, IL 60012 815.459.1260 36- 2845242 Villaoe of Buffalo Grove 09- 00096 -00 -RS ARA- 9003(507) C -91- 126 -10 0 Engineering Payment Report This form is to verify the amount paid to the Sub - consultant on the above captioned contract. Under penalty of law for perjury or falsification, the undersigned certifies that work was executed by the Sub - consultant for the amount listed below. 0/0 and title of Prime Consultant Date Note: The Department of Transportation is requesting disclosure of information that is necessary to accomplish the statutory purpose as outlined under state and federal law. Disclosure of this information is REQUIRED and shall be deemed as concurring with the payment amount specified above. Page 7 of 7 BLR 05611 (Rev. 9/06) Printed on 5/6/2010 11:17:36 AM VILLAGE BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS MAIN STREET LAPP IMPROVEMENTS EXHIBIT C BAXTER & WOODMAN, INC. 2010 SCHEDULE OF HOURLY WAGE RATES AND OVERHEAD COSTS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION Principal Sr. Engineer V Sr. Engineer IV Sr. Engineer III Sr. Engineer 11 Sr. Engineer I Engineer III Engineer II Engineer I Engineer Tech IV Engineer Tech III Engineer Tech II Engineer Tech I CAD Operator IV CAD Operator III CAD Operator II CAD Operator I Clerical General and employee overhead is 147% of employee compensation. Mileage Charges - As set by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. Traffic Counters - $50 /day. Postage - At cost. HOURLY WAGE RATES $62 to $70 $52 to $61 $50 to $51 $46 to $49 $44 to $47 $40 to $45 $39 to $40 $34 to $38 $29 to $34 $52 to $53 $33 to $39 $24 to $29 $14 to $20 $38 to $46 $33 to $37 $28 to $31 $21 to $22 $22 to $28 B A X T E R Wa--.'C Revised 2010/3110, CEK _ • I: \Crystal Lake \B &WFORMS \Engr Svc Agreements \ESA Standard & Rates \Rate Sheets, IDOT WOODMAN E MATERIAL CONSULTANTS, Mr. Craig D. Mitchell, P.E. Baxter & Woodman, Inc. 8678 Ridgefield Road Crystal Lake, IL 60012 Dear Mr. Mitchell: office: 1- 847- 870 -0544 fax: 1- 847 - 870 -0661 www .soiIandmaterialconsuItants.com us @soilandmaterialconsuItants.com September 18, 2009 Proposal No. 11,301 Re: Soil and Construction Material Testing Main Street LAPP MFT 09- 00096 -00 -RS Buffalo Grove, Illinois We are submitting for your consideration our proposal to provide soil and construction material testing on a will -call basis initiated by your office or representative. Attached are Schedule of Fees for the requested services. It is our understanding that this project is going to be performed as part of the I.D.O.T QC /QA program. Therefore we propose to perform the jobsite QA testing only. Note that hourly rates are inclusive of mileage and equipment charges. Based on available information and our experience on similar projects, we estimate a charge of $2,758.00 for the anticipated services. Actual billing will be on a unit price basis and you will only be billed for those services actually provided. Final billing may be less than or greater than the estimated charge. Should additional services be requested which are not included within the scope of this proposal, they will be provided at our established unit prices. Thank you for the opportunity of submitting this proposal, which includes the attached General Conditions. If acceptable, please sign and return one copy to our office. Also include applicable plans and specifications, if not already submitted. Very truly yours, SOIL AND M ERI L CONSULTANTS, INC. Gordon J. McKav gh, P.E. Director of Engin ring GJM:ek 8 WEST COLLEGE DRIVE o ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004 SOIL BORINGS c" SITE INVESTIGATIONS `' PAVEMENT INVESTIGATIONS r GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING TESTING OF & SOIL ASPHALT � CONCRETE F, MORTAR "' STEEL Proposal Accepted By: Client 7 Street, Town �� ' ;`�i'. ? +��? State ' <— Zip Code' Phone( Fax( Signature ° v 1 Position Printed Name, l >U��I'' Date 8 WEST COLLEGE DRIVE o ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004 SOIL BORINGS c" SITE INVESTIGATIONS `' PAVEMENT INVESTIGATIONS r GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING TESTING OF & SOIL ASPHALT � CONCRETE F, MORTAR "' STEEL Proposal No. 11,301 Page 2 Re: Main Street LAPP. MFT 09- 00096 -00 -RS Buffalo Grove, Illinois SOIL AND MATERIAL CONSULTANTS, INC. SCHEDULE OF FEES BITUMINOUS CONCRETE Est. Work Units Fee Cost Field Testing Technician with Nuclear Gauge 16 hours $ 80.00 /hour $. 1,280.00 (2 trips x 8 hrs. ea.) 300.00 /day min. Laboratory Testing Asphalt Content (ignition) Unit Weight — cores Engineering Senior Engineer (P.E.) - includes project administration, field /laboratory engineering, mix design review, consultation and report review 2 each $ 160.00 each 8 each $ 10.00 each 2 hours $ 130.00 /hour $ 320.00 $ 80.00 $ 260.00 Estimated Cost: $ 1,940.00 Item Ton Est. Contractor Working days 20% QA Field days Bit. Conc. Surface N50 — Mix C 905 1 1 Bit. Conc. Leveling Pol 424 1 1 Class D Patches 6" & 3" 295 2 0 Total 1 4 2 Hourly Charges Are Portal To Portal Saturdays: Hourly Rate x 1.5 Effective 1 -1 -09 Sundays: Hourly Rate x 2.0 Proposal No. 11,301 Page 3 Re: Main Street LAPP. MFT 09- 00096 -00 -RS Buffalo Grove, Illinois SOIL AND MATERIAL CONSULTANTS, INC. SCHEDULE OF FEES PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE Est. Work Units . Fee Cost Field Testing Technician 6 hours $ 80.00 /hour $ 480.00 - includes slump, air and cylinders 300.00 /day min. (1 trip) Cylinder Pick -up 2 hours $ 80.00 /hour $ 160.00 Laboratory Testing Cylinder Compressive Strength Engineering Senior Engineer (P.E.) - includes project administration, field /laboratory engineering, mix design review, consultation and report review 4 each $ 12.00 each 1 hours $ 130.00 /hour $ 48.00 $ 130.00 Estimated Cost: $ 818.00 Item Quantitv CY Est. Contractor Working day 20% QA Field C Is. Combined C& G 157 In.ft. 9 1 1 4 Sidewalk — 5" 170 sq.ft. 3 -- 0 0 Total: 1 1 4 Hourly Charges Are Portal To Portal Saturdays: Hourly Rate x 1.5 Effective 1 -1 -09 Sundays: Hourly Rate x 2.0 Proposal No. 11,301 Page 4 Re: Main Street LAPP. MFT 09- 00096 -00 -RS Buffalo Grove, Illinois Soil and Material Consultants, Inc. (SMC) scope of work defined in the proposal TERMS AND CONDITIONS was based on information provided by the client. If incomplete, inaccurate or if unexpected site conditions are discovered, the scope of work may change. GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS TESTING SERVICES Client will furnish SMC with right -of- access to the site. SMC will take reasonable precautions to minimize site damage due to its operations, but has not included in the fee the cost of restoration of any resulting damage. SMC shall not be liable for damage or injury due to encountering subsurface structures (pipes, tanks, utilities or others) not called to SMC's attention in writing or are not correctly shown on the drawings furnished by client or client's representative. If the client desires, SMC will restore any damage to the site and add the cost of restoration to the fee. Field work, laboratory testing and engineering analysis will be performed in accordance with generally accepted soil and foundation engineering practices. Samples are retained in our laboratory for 30 days from date of report and then destroyed unless other disposition is requested. The data reported applies only to the soils sampled and the conditions encountered at each boring location. This does not imply or guarantee that soils between borings will be identical in character. Isolated inclusions of better or poorer soils can be found on any site. SMC will not be liable for extra work or other consequences due to changed conditions encountered between borings. Any exploration, testing and analysis associated with the investigation will be performed by SMC for the client's sole use to fulfill the purpose of this Agreement. SMC is not responsible for use or interpretation of the information by others. The client recognizes that subsurface conditions may vary from those encountered in borings or explorations. Information and recommendations developed by SMC are based solely on available information and for the currently proposed improvement. Client shall furnish SMC with at least one working day's notice on any part-time (less than 8 hours /day) job when field personnel are requested. SMC shall make reasonable effort to provide field personnel in a timely manner but reserves the right to schedule field personnel as deemed appropriate. Minimum charges will be billed when Work cancellations are received after field personnel have left for the project site. SMC personnel will provide a professional service based on observations and testing of the work of a contractor, subcontractor, or other service /material provider, as specifically requested. SMC field personnel will look for general conformance with project specifications, plans and /or soil report but does not accept the responsibility to control or direct the work of others. Discrepancies noted by SMC office or field personnel will be referred to client or client's representative. Testing Services furnished by SMC are defined as the taking of soil and /or material tests at various locations and the making of visual observations relating to earthwork, foundations, and /or materials as specifically requested by the client and agreed to by SMC, and will be limited to those specifically agreed services. Such services will be performed by SMC using that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised, under similar circumstances, by reputable members of the profession practicing in this or similar localities. Observations and testing of soils and /or materials by SMC in no way implies a guarantee or warranty of the work of the contractor, subcontractor, or other service /material provider. SMC's work or failure to perform same shall in no way excuse such contractor, subcontractor or other service /material provider from liability in the event of subsequently discovered defects, omissions, errors, deficiencies or failure to perform in accordance with the project plans and specifications. SMC field personnel shall not be responsible for superintendence of the construction process nor direction of the work of the contractor, subcontractor, or other service /material provider. SMC's work shall not include determining or implementing the means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures of construction. SMC shall not be responsible for evaluating, reporting or affecting job conditions concerning health, safety or welfare. Documents including but not limited to technical reports, original boring logs, field data, field notes, laboratory test data, calculations, reports of inspection and testing, geotechnical reports, technical reports, submittals and estimates furnished to the client or its agents pursuant to this agreement are not intended or represented to be suitable for reuse by the client or others on extensions of this project or on any other project. Any reuse without SMC's written consent will be at user's sole risk and without . liability or legal exposure to SMC. User shall indemnify and hold harmless SMC from all claims, damages, losses and expenses including attorney's fees arising out of or resulting therefrom. To the maximum extent permitted bylaw, the Client agrees to limit SMC liability for clients' damages to $100,000 or the fee, whichever is greater. This limitation shall apply regardless of the cause of action or legal theory pled or asserted. Soil and Material Consultants, Inc. is a Professional Engineering Corporation. Engineering services are often completed by extension through technical staff. The unit rates presented in this proposal do not reflect charges associated with organized labor. Future agreements, if any, with organized labor will invalidate some of the unit rates presented. Required rate adjustments will be presented to the client for acceptance prior to providing services at the adjusted rates. Services are invoiced monthly for the preceding period. Client agrees to pay each invoice within thirty (30) days of receipt and further agrees to pay interest on all amounts not paid at the rate of 2.0% per month, an annual rate of 24 %, from the due date. Client agrees to pay all reasonable costs of collection including staff time, court costs, Attorneys' fees and related expenses, if this account becomes delinquent. Client agrees that reports furnished to the client but not paid for in full remain the sole property of SMC and will not be used for design, construction, permits, licensing, sales or other gain. ARRA EMAYMENT REPORTING REQUIREMEI10 MONTHLY EMPLOYMENT REPORT In addition to any other reporting required by the contract the ENGINEER shall provide to the STATE an employment summary for all employees working on the contract from the contract execution date to the last full pay period each month for the duration of the contract. The report may include but is not limited to: a) A listing of the total number of employees. b) The employee job classification. c) The total hours worked and payroll for each employee. The report shall be completed by the ENGINEER and contain information for the ENGINEER and sub - consultants. Employee hours worked from home office or other off -site office hours worked related directly to this contract shall be included. The report shall contain all hours worked under the contract from the start of the month to the last full pay period each .month and shall be submitted no later than 5 calendar days after the end of each month. The report shall be submitted via (DOT's employment reporting website, https:// economicstimulus .dot.illinois.gov. The ENGINEER must have a DUNS number to enter employment information into the above referenced website. A DUNS number may be obtained at the following web site, http://www.dnb.com/US/duns update /. NOTE: The ENGINEER's address used in the employment reporting website must exactly match the address used for the DUNS number registration. AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT PROVISIONS Section 902 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 requires that this contract awarded using ARRA funds allow the U.S. Comptroller General and his representatives with the authority to examine any records of the ENGINEER or any of its sub- consultants that directly pertain to, and involve transactions relating to, the contract or subcontract; and to interview any officer or employee of the ENGINEER or any of its sub - consultants. Accordingly, the Comptroller General and his representatives shall have the authority and rights as provided under Section 902 of the ARRA with respect to this contract, which is funded with funds made available under the ARRA. Section 902 further states that nothing in this section shall be interpreted to limit or restrict in any way any existing authority of the Comptroller General. NOTIFICATION OF THE AUTHORITY OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL Section 1515(a) of the ARRA provides authority for any representatives of the Inspector General to examine any records or interview any employee or officers working on this contract. The ENGINEER is advised that representatives of the inspector general have the authority to examine any record and interview any employee or officer of the ENGINEER, its sub - consultant or other firms working on this contract. Section 1515(b) further provides that nothing in this section shall be interpreted to limit or restrict in any way any existing authority of an inspector general.