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RFP On-Call Traffic Engineering Services Addendum 1DATE: May 17, 2023 TO: All Prospective On -Call Traffic Engineering Services Consultants RE: RFP On -Call Traffic Engineering Services ADDENDUM NUMBER 1 The following shall be considered as incorporated into the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the above referenced services. Portions of RFP not specifically mentioned in this Addendum remain in force. ■ REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Question: Compensation — The RFP requests a not -to -exceed annual amount for services over the next five years including the initial three-year term and two potential one-year extensions. To assist proposers, please provide the number of hours provided by the current consultant for each position provided for each of the last five years of the current contract for these services. Please provide hours spent on budgeted capital projects as well as for routine on -call traffic engineering services. Response: The City has previously budgeted a not to exceed amount of $285,000 per year for On -Call Traffic Engineering Services. The previous consultant provided a range between 900 and 1200 hours of services per year dependent on the City's needs. These hours are not broken down between CIP and general in our financial tracking. Question: Sample Agreement — Exhibit A, Scope of Services, to the draft Agreement provides a description of services requested for a project involving CVWD including design, construction management, inspection, and quality control. The scope of services continues with other items in an addendum to the scope of services such as prevailing wages, retention, utility relocation, etc., followed by schedule of compensation, schedule of performance, and special requirements `rTBD". Each of these sections should be replaced with information relating to the scope of services for on -call traffic engineering services that the City expects to receive. Response: See attachment 1 one for correct draft scope of services to be used as Exhibit A within agreement. The Contractor is hereby notified; Addendum No. 1 must be acknowledged as stipulated under the instructions to Bidders and submitted as part of the Bid. Failure to do so shall result in the City designating said bid as "Non -Responsive." APPROVED: Julie Mignogna Management Analyst Digitally signed by Julie Mignogna Date: 2023.05.17 10:28:40-07'00' Addendum No. 1 Page 1 ATTACHMENT 1 Exhibit A Scope of Services Services to be Provided: Services and products to be rendered in performing all work associated with on -call traffic engineering may include, but may not be limited to: 1. Provide technical support, prepare plan sheets (in Bluebeam), and stamp design plans as Engineer of Record for traffic signal or signing and striping modifications. 2. Prepare work orders for signing, striping, and traffic signal changes including diagrams to clarify the work that must be performed. 3. Perform concept and feasibility studies of intersection and street design alternatives including preparing preliminary design reports. This includes drafting and computer aided drafting support. 4. Prepare final plans (in Bluebeam on plan sheets), specifications, record drawing, utility, or other searches, cost estimates (opinions of construction cost), and other design related documents. Review and recommend award of construction contracts. This includes preparing record ("as built") drawings upon completion of construction. Be Engineer of Record on plans. 5. Collect data and prepare traffic capacity/level of service analyses for intersections and street segments. 6. Collect and analyze data needed for grant applications. 7. Prepare public transit service feasibility and modification studies. 8. Collect data and prepare traffic signal and stop sign warrant analysis as well as updating speed surveys for posting speed limits and curve advisory signs. 9. Monitor the Traffic Management Center, implement traffic timing in coordination with the CV Sync system, and solve communication problems. Monitoring traffic flow from the live feed of the video cameras and adjusting timing to respond to traffic incidents impacting traffic flow on the city's most heavily traveled corridors. 10. Monitor the traffic flow during special events and coordinate timing changes as needed. 11. Research equipment specs and obtain bids, process purchase orders, and coordinate the repair of traffic signal equipment with and without warranty coverage. 12. Assist with citizen requests, especially those which require collecting and analyzing data for traffic calming requests. Conduct neighborhood traffic management charrettes and/or studies as needed. 13. Provide technical input to city staff with signing and striping changes, signal equipment upgrades and parts, collision analysis, speed limits, traffic volume data and other work Exhibit A Page 1 of 8 Last revised summer 2017 performed by City staff, including crafting responses to citizen complaints or media requests. 14. Respond to data and other requests from Caltrans, Coachella Valley Association of Governments, Riverside County Transportation Commission, Riverside County, agencies such as Indio, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, SunLine Transit and others. 15. Review work zone traffic plans for capital improvement projects, utility projects, and developer projects and advise City on potential issues. 16. Update City with new California edition - Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Device standards for traffic control devices which may need be implemented/updated. 17. Prepare and present education and safety training. 18. Process data from connected and autonomous vehicles and other sources to provide real time data to members of the public. 19. Adjust signal timing based on real time data. 20. Attend monthly coordination and other project meetings as necessary. 21. Individual Project Task Order: Upon request by CITY, FIRM will submit for CITY review an individual project proposal including all information required to complete a Task Order for the individual project. A sample Task Order form is attached as "Attachment 6". The Task Order proposal will identify the specific tasks to be performed by FIRM. Tasks will be listed in chronological order reflecting the entire scope of work as requested by CITY, along with an estimated cost per task and a combined total not -to -exceed cost. Proposals will contain the names and titles of FIRM'S personnel assigned to perform the work and specifically identify the individual who will be the Project Manager. Proposals will contain a project schedule indicating the various tasks and estimated time required to complete each task. FIRM'S project schedule 22. Knowledge and skills in operating the following OS systems: a. Kinetics - Traffic Management Software b. Q Free Intelite Controllers/Software c. Econolite Controllers d. Genetec Security Desk — Basic Operator Exhibit A Page 2 of 8 ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT Re: Scope of Services If the Scope of Services include construction, alteration, demolition, installation, repair, or maintenance affecting real property or structures or improvements of any kind appurtenant to real property, the following apply: 1. Prevailing Wage Compliance. If Contracting Party is a contractor performing public works and maintenance projects, as described in this Section 1.3, Contracting Party shall comply with applicable Federal, State, and local laws. Contracting Party is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Sections 1720, et seq., and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Sections 16000, et seq., (collectively, the "Prevailing Wage Laws"), and La Quinta Municipal Code Section 3.12.040, which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on "Public works" and "Maintenance" projects. If the Services are being performed as part of an applicable "Public works" or "Maintenance" project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and if construction work over twenty- five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) and/or alterations, demolition, repair or maintenance work over fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00) is entered into or extended on or after January 1, 2015 by this Agreement„ Contracting Party agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws including, but not limited to, requirements related to the maintenance of payroll records and the employment of apprentices. Pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1725.5, no contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a "Public works" project unless registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations ("DIR") at the time the contract is awarded. If the Services are being performed as part of an applicable "Public works" or "Maintenance" project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, this project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR. Contracting Party will maintain and will require all subcontractors to maintain valid and current DIR Public Works contractor registration during the term of this Agreement. Contracting Party shall notify City in writing immediately, and in no case more than twenty-four (24) hours, after receiving any information that Contracting Party's or any of its subcontractor's DIR registration status has been suspended, revoked, expired, or otherwise changed. It is understood that it is the responsibility of Contracting Party to determine the correct salary scale. Contracting Party shall make copies of the prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to execute the Services available to interested parties upon request, and shall post copies at Contracting Party's principal place of business and at the project site, if any. The statutory penalties for failure to pay prevailing wage or to comply with State wage and hour laws will be enforced. Contracting Party must forfeit to City TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS ($25.00) per day for each worker who works in excess of the minimum working hours when Contracting Party does not pay overtime. In accordance with the provisions of Labor Code Sections 1810 et seq., eight (8) hours is the legal working day. Contracting Party also shall comply with State law requirements to maintain payroll records and shall provide for certified records and inspection of records as required by California Labor Code Section 1770 et seq., including Section 1776. In addition to the other indemnities provided under this Agreement, Contracting Party shall defend (with counsel selected by City), indemnify, and hold City, its elected officials, Exhibit A Page 3 of 8 officers, employees, and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws. It is agreed by the parties that, in connection with performance of the Services, including, without limitation, any and all "Public works" (as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws), Contracting Party shall bear all risks of payment or non-payment of prevailing wages under California law and/or the implementation of Labor Code Section 1781, as the same may be amended from time to time, and/or any other similar law. Contracting Party acknowledges and agrees that it shall be independently responsible for reviewing the applicable laws and regulations and effectuating compliance with such laws. Contracting Party shall require the same of all subcontractors. 2. Retention. Payments shall be made in accordance with the provisions of Article 2.0 of the Agreement. In accordance with said Sections, City shall pay Contracting Party a sum based upon ninety-five percent (95%) of the Contract Sum apportionment of the labor and materials incorporated into the Services under this Agreement during the month covered by said invoice. The remaining five percent (5%) thereof shall be retained as performance security to be paid to Contracting Party within sixty (60) days after final acceptance of the Services by the City Council of City, after Contracting Party has furnished City with a full release of all undisputed payments under this Agreement, if required by City. In the event there are any claims specifically excluded by Contracting Party from the operation of the release, City may retain proceeds (per Public Contract Code § 7107) of up to one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the amount in dispute. City's failure to deduct or withhold shall not affect Contracting Party's obligations under the Agreement. 3. Utility Relocation. City is responsible for removal, relocation, or protection of existing main or trunkline utilities to the extent such utilities were not identified in the invitation for bids or specifications. City shall reimburse Contracting Party for any costs incurred in locating, repairing damage not caused by Contracting Party, and removing or relocating such unidentified utility facilities. Contracting Party shall not be assessed liquidated damages for delay arising from the removal or relocation of such unidentified utility facilities. 4. Trenches or Excavations. Pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 7104, in the event the work included in this Agreement requires excavations more than four (4) feet in depth, the following shall apply: (a) Contracting Party shall promptly, and before the following conditions are disturbed, notify City, in writing, of any: (1) material that Contracting Party believes may be material that is hazardous waste, as defined in Section 25117 of the Health and Safety Code, that is required to be removed to a Class I, Class II, or Class I II disposal site in accordance with provisions of existing law; (2) subsurface or latent physical conditions at the site different from those indicated by information about the site made available to bidders prior to the deadline for submitting bids; or (3) unknown physical conditions at the site of any unusual nature, different materially from those ordinarily encountered and generally recognized as inherent in work of the character provided for in the Agreement. Exhibit A Page 4 of 8 (b) City shall promptly investigate the conditions, and if it finds that the conditions do materially so differ, or do involve hazardous waste, and cause a decrease or increase in Contracting Party's cost of, or the time required for, performance of any part of the work shall issue a change order per Section 1.8 of the Agreement. (c) in the event that a dispute arises between City and Contracting Party whether the conditions materially differ, or involve hazardous waste, or cause a decrease or increase in Contracting Party's cost of, or time required for, performance of any part of the work, Contracting Party shall not be excused from any scheduled completion date provided for by this Agreement, but shall proceed with all work to be performed under this Agreement. Contracting Party shall retain any and all rights provided either by contract or by law which pertain to the resolution of disputes and protests between the contracting Parties. 5. Safety. Contracting Party shall execute and maintain its work so as to avoid injury or damage to any person or property. In carrying out the Services, Contracting Party shall at all times be in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules and regulations, and shall exercise all necessary precautions for the safety of employees appropriate to the nature of the work and the conditions under which the work is to be performed. Safety precautions as applicable shall include, but shall not be limited to: (A) adequate life protection and lifesaving equipment and procedures; (B) instructions in accident prevention for all employees and subcontractors, such as safe walkways, scaffolds, fall protection ladders, bridges, gang planks, confined space procedures, trenching and shoring, equipment and other safety devices, equipment and wearing apparel as are necessary or lawfully required to prevent accidents or injuries; and (C) adequate facilities for the proper inspection and maintenance of all safety measures. 6. Liquidated Damages. Since the determination of actual damages for any delay in performance of the Agreement would be extremely difficult or impractical to determine in the event of a breach of this Agreement, Contracting Party shall be liable for and shall pay to City the sum of One Thousand dollars ($1,000.00) as liquidated damages for each working day of delay in the performance of any of the Services required hereunder, as specified in the Schedule of Performance. In addition, liquidated damages may be assessed for failure to comply with the emergency call out requirements, if any, described in the Scope of Services. City may withhold from any moneys payable on account of the Services performed by Contracting Party any accrued liquidated damages. 7. Prevailing Wage Compliance. If Contracting Party is a contractor performing public works and maintenance projects, as described in this Section 1.3, Contracting Party shall comply with applicable Federal, State, and local laws. Contracting Party is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Sections 1720, et seq., and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Sections 16000, et seq., (collectively, the "Prevailing Wage Laws"), and La Quinta Municipal Code Section 3.12.040, which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on "Public works" and "Maintenance" projects. If the Services are being performed as part of an applicable "Public works" or "Maintenance" project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and if construction work over twenty - Exhibit A Page 5 of 8 five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) and/or alterations, demolition, repair or maintenance work over fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00) is entered into or extended on or after January 1, 2015 by this Agreement, Contracting Party agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws including, but not limited to, requirements related to the maintenance of payroll records and the employment of apprentices. Pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1725.5, no contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a "Public works" project unless registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations ("DIR") at the time the contract is awarded. If the Services are being performed as part of an applicable "Public works" or "Maintenance" project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, this project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR. Contracting Party will maintain and will require all subcontractors to maintain valid and current DIR Public Works contractor registration during the term of this Agreement. Contracting Party shall notify City in writing immediately, and in no case more than twenty-four (24) hours, after receiving any information that Contracting Party's or any of its subcontractor's DIR registration status has been suspended, revoked, expired, or otherwise changed. It is understood that it is the responsibility of Contracting Party to determine the correct salary scale. Contracting Party shall make copies of the prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to execute the Services available to interested parties upon request, and shall post copies at Contracting Party's principal place of business and at the project site, if any. The statutory penalties for failure to pay prevailing wage or to comply with State wage and hour laws will be enforced. Contracting Party must forfeit to City TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($25.00) per day for each worker who works in excess of the minimum working hours when Contracting Party does not pay overtime. In accordance with the provisions of Labor Code Sections 1810 et seq., eight (8) hours is the legal working day. Contracting Party also shall comply with State law requirements to maintain payroll records and shall provide for certified records and inspection of records as required by California Labor Code Section 1770 et seq., including Section 1776. In addition to the other indemnities provided under this Agreement, Contracting Party shall defend (with counsel selected by City), indemnify, and hold City, its elected officials, officers, employees, and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws. It is agreed by the parties that, in connection with performance of the Services, including, without limitation, any and all "Public works" (as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws), Contracting Party shall bear all risks of payment or non-payment of prevailing wages under California law and/or the implementation of Labor Code Section 1781, as the same may be amended from time to time, and/or any other similar law. Contracting Party acknowledges and agrees that it shall be independently responsible for reviewing the applicable laws and regulations and effectuating compliance with such laws. Contracting Party shall require the same of all subcontractors. 8. Retention. Payments shall be made in accordance with the provisions of Article 2.0 of the Agreement. In accordance with said Sections, City shall pay Contracting Party a sum based upon ninety-five percent (95%) of the Contract Sum apportionment of the labor and materials incorporated into the Services under this Agreement during the month covered by said invoice. The remaining five percent (5%) thereof shall be retained as performance security to be paid to Contracting Party within sixty (60) days after final Exhibit A Page 6 of 8 acceptance of the Services by the City Council of City, after Contracting Party has furnished City with a full release of all undisputed payments under this Agreement, if required by City. In the event there are any claims specifically excluded by Contracting Party from the operation of the release, City may retain proceeds (per Public Contract Code § 7107) of up to one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the amount in dispute. City's failure to deduct or withhold shall not affect Contracting Party's obligations under the Agreement. 9. Utility Relocation. City is responsible for removal, relocation, or protection of existing main or trunk -line utilities to the extent such utilities were not identified in the invitation for bids or specifications. City shall reimburse Contracting Party for any costs incurred in locating, repairing damage not caused by Contracting Party, and removing or relocating such unidentified utility facilities. Contracting Party shall not be assessed liquidated damages for delay arising from the removal or relocation of such unidentified utility facilities. 10. Trenches or Excavations. Pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 7104, in the event the work included in this Agreement requires excavations more than four (4) feet in depth, the following shall apply: (a) Contracting Party shall promptly, and before the following conditions are disturbed, notify City, in writing, of any: (1) material that Contracting Party believes may be material that is hazardous waste, as defined in Section 25117 of the Health and Safety Code, that is required to be removed to a Class I, Class II, or Class II I disposal site in accordance with provisions of existing law; (2) subsurface or latent physical conditions at the site different from those indicated by information about the site made available to bidders prior to the deadline for submitting bids; or (3) unknown physical conditions at the site of any unusual nature, different materially from those ordinarily encountered and generally recognized as inherent in work of the character provided for in the Agreement. (b) City shall promptly investigate the conditions, and if it finds that the conditions do materially so differ, or do involve hazardous waste, and cause a decrease or increase in Contracting Party's cost of, or the time required for, performance of any part of the work shall issue a change order per Section 1.8 of the Agreement. (c) in the event that a dispute arises between City and Contracting Party whether the conditions materially differ, or involve hazardous waste, or cause a decrease or increase in Contracting Party's cost of, or time required for, performance of any part of the work, Contracting Party shall not be excused from any scheduled completion date provided for by this Agreement, but shall proceed with all work to be performed under this Agreement. Contracting Party shall retain any and all rights provided either by contract or by law which pertain to the resolution of disputes and protests between the contracting Parties. 11. Safety. Contracting Party shall execute and maintain its work so as to avoid injury or damage to any person or property. In carrying out the Services, Contracting Party shall at all times be in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, Exhibit A Page 7 of 8 rules and regulations, and shall exercise all necessary precautions for the safety of employees appropriate to the nature of the work and the conditions under which the work is to be performed. Safety precautions as applicable shall include, but shall not be limited to: (A) adequate life protection and lifesaving equipment and procedures; (B) instructions in accident prevention for all employees and subcontractors, such as safe walkways, scaffolds, fall protection ladders, bridges, gang planks, confined space procedures, trenching and shoring, equipment and other safety devices, equipment and wearing apparel as are necessary or lawfully required to prevent accidents or injuries; and (C) adequate facilities for the proper inspection and maintenance of all safety measures. 12. Liquidated Damages. Since the determination of actual damages for any delay in performance of the Agreement would be extremely difficult or impractical to determine in the event of a breach of this Agreement, Contracting Party shall be liable for and shall pay to City the sum of One Thousand dollars ($1,000.00) as liquidated damages for each working day of delay in the performance of any of the Services required hereunder, as specified in the Schedule of Performance. In addition, liquidated damages may be assessed for failure to comply with the emergency call out requirements, if any, described in the Scope of Services. City may withhold from any moneys payable on account of the Services performed by Contracting Party any accrued liquidated damages. END OF ADDENDUM NO. 1 Exhibit A Page 8 of 8