The Town of Fountain Hills has entered into a professional services agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for On Call Engineering Services. The contract has a term of two years, with the option to renew for up to four successive one-year terms. The contract is for an indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery of services, with the Town paying the vendor on a monthly basis based on work performed. The contract includes provisions for insurance, termination, and indemnification. The vendor will provide a wide range of engineering services, including preliminary design, final design, and construction phase services. The contract also includes a statement of qualifications, which outlines the vendor's experience and approach to providing on-call engineering services. Some key points from the statement of qualifications include:
• The vendor's approach to on-call engineering services, which includes providing a single point of contact, using a management information system to track labor hours and expenses, and conducting regular quality control checks.
• The vendor's experience in providing engineering services, including design, construction, and project management.
• The vendor's approach to cost control, which includes providing detailed estimates, tracking expenses, and conducting regular budget reviews.
• The vendor's approach to scheduling, which includes providing a project schedule, tracking milestones, and conducting regular progress meetings.
• The vendor's approach to quality control, which includes conducting regular quality control checks, providing a quality control plan, and conducting regular training and certification programs for staff.
The contract also includes a rates sheet, which outlines the hourly rates for different categories of personnel. The rates range from $100 per hour for administrative assistants to $300 per hour for project principals.