Mobility/Transport Study ITQ (Please Contact Procurement Before Using)

This contract is for professional services related to mobility and transport studies in the City of Pittsburgh. The contract is an open-end agreement, meaning that the City can assign work to the consultant on an as-needed basis. The consultant, Arup USA, Inc., will provide services such as planning, engineering, and research to support the City's projects. The contract has a term of two years, with the option to extend for up to two successive periods of one year each. The City reserves the right to terminate the contract at any time, with or without cause. Some key points of this contract include: * The consultant will provide services on an as-needed basis, with no guarantee of a minimum amount of work. * The City will assign work to the consultant through a work order process, which will include a solicitation, proposal, and authorization. * The consultant will be compensated based on the terms of the work order, which may include a lump sum payment or an hourly rate. * The consultant must provide all work within the time limits required under the agreement, and failure to comply may result in economic or other losses to the City. * The City reserves the right to audit the consultant's accounts and supporting documentation related to the agreement. * The consultant must indemnify the City against any losses, costs, penalties, fines, claims, judgments, and damages arising out of the performance of the work under the agreement. Some benefits of this contract to the City include: * The ability to assign work to the consultant on an as-needed basis, allowing for flexibility in project planning and management. * The opportunity to work with a experienced and qualified consultant, Arup USA, Inc., which has a proven track record of providing high-quality services. * The ability to negotiate the terms of the work order, including the scope, schedule, and budget, to ensure that the City's needs are met. * The right to terminate the contract at any time, with or without cause, providing the City with protection in case the consultant fails to perform. Some benefits of this contract to the consultant include: * The opportunity to work with the City of Pittsburgh on a variety of projects, providing a steady stream of potential work. * The ability to provide services on an as-needed basis, allowing the consultant to manage its workload and resources effectively. * The potential for long-term work, with the option to extend the contract for up to two successive periods of one year each. * The ability to negotiate the terms of the work order, including the scope, schedule, and budget, to ensure that the consultant's needs are met.