C-100983 On-Call Sanitary Sewer Collections System Planning and Design

This contract is for on-call sanitary sewer collections system planning and design services. The contract is between the City of Vancouver and Murraysmith Inc. and has a term of 5 years, starting from October 1, 2022, and ending on September 30, 2027. The contract has a maximum compensation of $1,000,000. The scope of work includes tasks such as developing and preparing engineering plans, specifications, estimates, and related bid documents, as well as construction management services for selected sewer collection projects. The contract also includes requirements for insurance, indemnification, and termination. Some key points to note are: • The contract has a fixed term of 5 years. • The contract has a maximum compensation of $1,000,000. • The scope of work includes a variety of tasks related to sanitary sewer collections system planning and design. • The contract requires the contractor to have liability insurance and to indemnify the City. • The contract can be terminated by either party with written notice. • The contract includes a dispute resolution process. • The contract requires the contractor to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Some benefits of this contract to the City of Vancouver are: • The contract provides the City with access to experienced and qualified contractors for sanitary sewer collections system planning and design services. • The contract includes a fixed term and maximum compensation, which can help the City to budget and plan for the services. • The contract requires the contractor to have liability insurance, which can help to protect the City from potential risks and liabilities. Some potential drawbacks of this contract are: • The contract has a fixed term, which may limit the City's flexibility to terminate the contract if needed. • The contract has a maximum compensation, which may not be sufficient to cover all of the costs associated with the services. • The contract requires the contractor to indemnify the City, which may create a potential risk for the contractor.