The City of Vancouver has awarded a contract to Harper Houf Peterson Righellis Inc for the NE 192nd Avenue Corridor Improvements project. The project involves traffic and design engineering, environmental processes, public involvement processes, and other related professional services. The contract has a maximum amount payable of $2,068,275.33 and is set to expire on December 31, 2027. The consultant will be paid on an hourly basis, with rates negotiated and agreed upon by both parties. The contract also includes provisions for reimbursement of direct non-salary costs, payment of invoices, and termination of the agreement. Key aspects of the contract include:
• The scope of work, which includes traffic and design engineering, environmental processes, and public involvement processes
• The payment provisions, which include hourly rates, direct non-salary costs, and payment of invoices
• The termination provisions, which include termination for convenience, termination for default, and termination due to unforeseen circumstances
• The dispute resolution procedures, which include negotiation, mediation, and arbitration
The contract is a negotiated hourly rate consultant agreement, which means that the consultant will be paid based on the actual hours worked, rather than a fixed lump sum. The contract also includes provisions for reimbursement of direct non-salary costs, such as travel expenses and equipment costs. Overall, the contract outlines the terms and conditions of the agreement between the City of Vancouver and Harper Houf Peterson Righellis Inc, and provides a framework for the successful completion of the NE 192nd Avenue Corridor Improvements project.