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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC26360 - Hurdzan-Fry Golf Design, Inc. CONTRACT FOR GOLF COURSF, ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES -��:,-,-, . .. _ �.�.,:;.. . . � �. . _,z-,.,� PREPARED FOR: City of Palm Desert, California �..� . . ..... _ DATE: January 29, 2007 The terms of this proposal are valid for a period of 30 days from above date. � - - �kx�cir�ricie�ic9e*�e�e�r�c�e9e�Y*�r9e9r�ir�k�+r�r�r�e�+eok�r�c�kdr�'ciese�r�kde��ic�kxdr9c�+rde�k*9r�rvk�c�e�e�r�k*�e*�r4eie*et9e9rsix�c�cie�eix*�r�e* '('his proposal describes the work to be performed by Hurdzan/Fry Golf Course Design, Inc. ["the architect"], relative to the completion of a Master Improvement Plan for the Desert Willow Golf Courses. I. Sc�e of Work A. Research Phase "fhe work to be performed by Hurdzan/Fry Golf Course Design, Inc. in the completion of this improvement study is as follows: 1. Dana Fry or a qualified representative of Hurdzan/Fry Golf Course Design, Inc. will make an initial visit to the site for the purpose of discussing the client's objectives, reviewing site conditions and identifying options and opportunities. 2. The following is a list of services that we provide in preparing an improvement study: a) To study the existing golf course for its overall balance, flow, shot progression, maintenance problems, and resource development. b) To analyze each hole for its shot value, playability, maintenance problems, and golfer satisfaction and to suggest: improvements such as new or enlarged tees; elimination of unnecessary sand bunkers, construction of new sand bunkers if needed, and the reworking of existing sand bunkers to improve visual presentation or reduce maintenance; eliminating, moving, repositioning or adding trees, modification or renovation of existing greens and opportunities for enhancing spectator viewing and movement. c) To pay particular attention to terrain and site analysis for potential ways to reduce problems of key golf course features and play areas as identified by the golf course professional staff. 1 B. Improvement Plan Phase 1. Based on the observations of the architect during the site visit, and on the objectives of the client, a preliminary improvement plan of the golf course will be developed by Hurdzan/Fry Golf Course Design, Inc. The preliminary plan will be prepared and presented to the client in the following format: • a) A written narrative. This narrative will discuss existing conditions and recommend a design and development strategy for the facility as a whole, and also for each individual hole. Other golf course elements [e.g. driving range, parking lot, etc.] may be addressed if they are relevant to the client's objectives or if the architect feels improvement should be considered in these areas. b) A general sketch of the major improvements being discussed in the preliminary plan. This sketch will be executed for the golf course as a whole, at a scale of 1"=100'. c) This preliminary plan and narrative will be sent to the client for a review and any suggested corrections or additions. The client will return one copy of the preliminary plan and narrative with their comments to permit Hurdzan/Fry Golf Course Design to amend the preliminary plan and narrative. 2. The architect will schedule a second visit to the site for the purpose of reviewing the amended preliminary master plan with the client. This visit can include, at the client's discretion, meetings with course committee(s), investors, members or other interested parties. 3. Based on the results of the second visit and the discussion of the amended preliminary improvement plan, a revised improvement plan will be prepared by the architect, along with a written narrative of suggested improvements. This will be submitted to the client for another review. (If necessary, additional visits to the club will be made to clarify or settle any unresolved issues.) 4. After preparing the revised improvement plan(s), and additional changes by the client then the final plan will be prepared and presented to the client in the following format: a) A written narrative that will discuss existing conditions and recommcnd a design and development strategy for the facility as a whole, and also for each individual hole and other golf course elements [i.e., clubhouse, practice range, parking lot, etc.] � b) A plan drawing at a scale of 1"=100'. This drawing will illustrate the general size, location and character of all proposed golf course elements, including greens, tees, bunkers, fairways, earthwork features, water features, natural areas, practice facilities, roadways and parking lots. '1'his is a conceptual plan only and not a working drawing. c) Each hole or close grouping of holes will be further detailed at a scale of 1"=50' to conceptually show the proposed improvement for that hole, along with the appropriate narrative. This is also a concept plan but may be sufficiently detailed to allow construction of simple golf features laid out in the field. 4. A preliminary estimate of costs for making the proposed improvements to the golf course will be developed. This estimate will not be based on quantification of earthwork or other detailed analysis, but will represent our best professional judgment as to the range of costs that the client should expect to incur in carrying out the recommended plan. 5. The architect for the purpose of orally presenting and discussing the recommended plan will make a final visit. This presentation will be made to any individuals and/or groups designated by the client. 6. For a reasonable period following the presentation of study results, appropriate members of the Hurdzan/Fry Golf Course Design, Inc. professional staff will be available to the client for telephone consultation with respect to the proposed improvement project. C. Construction Document Phase for Renovation l. Hurdzan/ Fry Golf Course Design, Inc. will prepare, based on the owner approved improvement plan, drawings and specifications that set forth in detail the construction requirements for the project. At the completion of this phase, the Owner will have the documents within the scope of this contract necessary to solicit bids among qualified golf course contractors. 2. Specifically, the construction documents will include the following: ■ A master plan of the golf course at a scale of 1 inch = 100 feet, showing all features. • An irrigation plan for the golf course project. (But prepared under separate contract between an irrigation consultant and the owner to be paid for by the owner.) ■ A grassing plan for the golf course project, if necessary. 3 ■ Composite plans prepared at a scale of 1 inch = 50'. ■ Construction details necessary for contractors to accurately and fairly bid the project. ■ Bidding information and guidelines, bidding forms, and suggested conditions of contract. 3. Two sets of construction plans and documentation will be provided to the Owner. One of these sets will be in reproducible format. If it is desired that Hurdzan/ Fry Golf Course Design, Inc. prepare additional copies of the construction documents, a fixed price for each additional set will be agreed upon prior to the beginning of the construction documents phase of the project. 4. Project elements that will not be included in construction documents are the following: ■ Site pians or building plans for the golf course clubhouse. � Site plans or building plans for maintenance or cart storage buildings or for �olf course shelters. ■ Site plans or structural plans for a pump station house. ■ Plans for utility services, wastewater treatment or lighting. ■ Engineering or construction plans for cart paths, bridges, dams, roadways or parking lots. Hurdzan / Fry Golf Course Design, Inc. will be available to consult on the location of these elements of the project, if reyuested, and will coordinate with other members of the planning team on the layout and traffic flow for these project elements. However, we do not feel we should have design or planning responsibility, as these are engineering tasks. 5. Upon completion of the construction documents phase, a detailed construction estimate will be prepared for the Owner, if requested. "rhis estimate will be based on estimated calculations of cuts and fills dictated by the golf course design documents, and estimated quantification of other golf course elements such as bunker sand, sod, etc. This final estimate of the construction cost should serve as a budget to guide the Owner in the evaluation of bids or in the management of the construction phase. 6. Dr. Michael Hurdzan or an appropriate representative will be available for site visits and/or consultation meetings as necessary with the Owner during this phase of the project. 4 D. Permit Phase (if required, but not part of the improvement planning proccss) 1. The permit process for the construction of a golf course varies widely depending on the character of the project site and the regulatory agencies with jurisdiction over the site. Wherever the site is, though, the permit process is becoming more complex all the time. 2. Permits required may include, but are not limited to: ■ Zoning/Land Use Permit ■ Soil & Erosion Control Permit ■ Storm Water Management Permit ■ Grading Permit ■ Historic Preservation Act Additional permits will be required for improvement construction of the clubhouse, parking lots, maintenance area and restrooms. Local, state, and federal agencies may all have their own review process. 3. It is highly recommended that a local engineer experienced in the permit process be retained by the Owner to coordinate and oversee this process. 4. It has been our experience that it is necessary for a golf course development project to be taken at least through the Design Development Phase in order to provide the basic information and presentation materials necessary for zoning and permit application. Hurdzan / Fry Golf Course Design, Inc. will provide additional supporting data and plans pertaining to the golf course as required for this process. If these plans are required for permitting, the Owner will be invoiced for '/z of the estimated construction costs at the time those plans are sent to the Owner. 5. All plans completed by others for the permit phase will become a portion of the construction documents. E. Construction Bidding Phase 1. Dana Fry or an appropriate representative will be available to assist the Owner in identifying qualified golf course contractors, providing these contractors with 5 information about the golf course project, and evaluating bids for phases of golf course construction. 2. It is understood that Dana Fry or an appropriate representative will be available to participate in a pre-bid site meeting with interested contractors, if desired by the Owner. F. Construction Phase 1. The construction phase of this contract will commence with the award of the construction contract followed by a pre-construction meeting with the Contractor and will terminate when the final Application for Payment releasing the retainage for the construction contract is approved. 2. After a contractor has been selected (either by bidding or negotiation), the golf course architect or his representative will meet with the contractor and client to review and confirm pertinent construction details, including sequencing, selection and delivery of materials, and interpretation of the construction plans and specifications. 3. Dana Fry or an appropriate representative will attend the pre-construction meeting with the Contractor and Owner representative and outline all phases of construction for the project. 4. Dana Fry or an appropriate representative will make visits during the period of active construction, to the site to review the progress and quality of work carried out by the Contractor and to determine in general if the work is proceeding in accordance with the contract documents. Hurdzan/Fry Golf Course Design, Inc. will at all times have access to the project site while construction is in progress. If Hurdzan/ Fry Golf Course Design, Inc. become aware of any fault or defect, we will give prompt notice to the Owner, followed by written documentation regarding such notice. 5. Dr. Hurdzan will be the interpreter of the requirements of the construction contract documents and the impartial judge of performance by the Contractor. Dr. Hurdzan will make recommendations on all claims of the Owner or Contractor relating to the execution and progress of the work. 6. Dr. Hurdzan or an appropriate representative will review and approve shop drawings, samples, and other submissions of the Contractor for conformance with the design concept of the project, and for compliance with information given in the contract documents. 7. Dana Fry or an appropriate representative will participate in the semi-final review when the Contractor completes all phases of work, and will prepare a 6 punchlist of all corrective items which must be addressed by the Contractor. Owner representatives will have input to the punchlist. 8. Dana Fry or an appropriate representative will conduct the final review after all punchlist items have been addressed by the Contractor. If at this time any additional corrective items are found, or if any punchlist items have been addressed unsatisfactorily, Hurdzan/ Fry Golf Course Design, Inc. will notify the Contractor and Owner of such deficiencies. When the project is found satisfactory and in accordance with the contract documents by Hurdzan / Fry Golf Course Design, Inc., the contractor shall initiate a written notice of completion which will be endorsed and forwarded to the owner. 9. Upon satisfactory completion of the construction contract, and close-out of work pertaining to this project, the final fee will be paid to Hurdzan/Fry Golf� Course Design, Inc. G. Irrigation 1. If necessary, an independent irrigation designer will be retained at the Owner's expensc to develop a new irrigation plan, by studying the existing irrigation plan and system, trying to save as much of it as practical, and supplementing it with improved irrigation equipment and technology. This will be done in a generic format to permit competitive pricing between suppliers. It is suggested the irrigation designer make at least two visits to the site during construction to verify the work is being done according to plans and industry standards of workmanship. H. Post Construction Phase 1. Following construction during the establishment and maturation stage, Dr. Hurdzan or his representative will make at least one visit to meet the client and the golf course superintendent to review and discuss grow-in techniques, if requested. II. Client Responsibilities A. Documents Required To facilitate the successful completion of the improvement study, the client will be responsible for the following: 1. Hurdzan/Fry Golf Course Design, Inc. personnel will be assured of the necessary degrees of access to the golf course site, and will have the client's approval to talk with golf course staff inembers or others about existin� conditions and design options. 7 2. Owner shall furnish existing conditions data sufficient for the needs of the project and satisfactory to golf course designer, typically including a certified land survey, engineering type aerial photography and contour map with a minimum of a 2' contour interval, and a survey of above and below ground utilities including tile lines, major drainage and existing irrigation (if available), easements, covenants, restricted use areas, a hydrology and drainage plan,and any geotechnical information which might effect earthmoving or grading. Information should be provided on computer disk if available, or a reproducible format typically at a scale of 1" = 100'. 3. A plan of existing irrigation system, if available. 4. The Owner shall provide to the golf course designer full, accurate and complete information regarding the requirements for the project. Golf course designer shall be entitled to rely on accuracy and completeness of information provided. 5. The Owner shall furnish the services of consultants when such services are deemed necessary or appropriate for this project. Such consultants may include, among others, soil, civil, hydrologic or other engineers, archaeologists, landscape architects, land planners, and wetland, wildlife, or botanical specialists. 6. The Owner shall furnish any laboratory test, inspection or report as required by law or the contract documents or as the owner believes is in his best interest. 7. The Owner shall furnish such legal, accounting and insurance counseling services as may be necessary for the project. 8. The Owner shall be responsible for securing all permits and approvals necessary to completion of the project. 9. Owner shall be responsible for obtaining all public or private utilities or services necessary to the construction of the golf course to include a suitable source of irrigation water delivered to the contractor upon his request. B. Other Consultants If the client has retained other consultants, such as land planners or civil engineers, we will expect the client to assure the necessary level of communication and coordination between our team and theirs. NOTE: The clients, if applicable, should retain a civil engineer to review and provide any golf cart path plans or recommendations. 8 III. Schedule for Completion It is understood that if this proposal is accepted, the proposed improvement process is generally outlined as follows: TBA Client provides recent, scaled aerial photograph (1"=100' or 1"=200'), along with property boundary maps, buried and/or overhead utility maps, contour maps, irrigation or drainagc maps, etc. TBA Architects prepare a composite base map of materials provided by client TBA Architect and client representatives conduct golf course evaluation and then architect prepare draft plan TBA Architect and committee refine draft improvement plan, and then architect prepares final master plan for presentation to committee and/or club TBA Once master plan is approved by the club, architect will delineate phases of work to be done in "I�BA Golf course contractor is secured for of to do work. Work begins in It is further understood that both Hurdzan/Fry Golf Course Design, Inc. and the client will carry out their respective responsibilities expeditiously in order to insure the completion of the project on schedule. IV. Fees and Expenses A. Fees for the Improvement Study Fees and expenses will be paid as each phase of work is completed. This proposed total fee is based upon an assumed value of the improvement work to be a maximum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars. If the scope of the work become more or less, appropriate adjustments to the fee can be made using a ten percent (10%) basis. It is also assumed that the work would be done in one continuous phase and not spread over multiple years, or with multiple contractors. 1. The total fee for the provisions of golf course architectural services in Master Improvement Planning as described in this proposal will be Fifty Thousand Dollars, $50,000 USD, plus allowable expenses. 9 The payment of this fee will be according to the following schedule: • 33.3% or $16,666.66, upon completion of the entire Master Improvement Plan • 33.3% or $16,666.66, upon completion of the Construction Documents and Bidding Phase • 33.3% or $16,666.66, upon completion of the construction phase 2. Payments not received within 15 days of the due date are subject to an additional carrying charge of 1.5% per month on the unpaid balance. Failure on the part of the Owner to pay invoices within 30 days may cause Hurdzan/ Fry Golf Course Design, Inc. To stop work on this project and to withhold all work products not previously delivered. B. Expenses Hurdzan/Fry Golf Course Design, Inc. will be reimbursed for allowable expenses on a monthly basis throughout the course of the project, upon submittal of appropriate documentation to the Owner. Allowable expenses will include the following: • Airfare, accommodations, auto rental, meals, etc. as billed, auto mileage based on current IRS guidelines. • Reproduction expenses for plans and materials beyond the scope of services and outlined in this proposal. • Out-of-pocket expense for telephone calls, shipping and mailing necessary to the completion of the project. V. Insurance Hurdzan/Fry Golf Course Design, Inc. will provide, if requested, a certificate of insurance outlining coverage at the following levels: • General Liability: $2,000,000 single limit bodily injury per occurrence; $500,000 property damage • Professional Liability-Architect: $2,000,000 limit 10 VI. General "I'erms and Conditions A. Termination This Agreement may be terminated: (i) by either party upon written notice, should the other party fail to substantially perform in accordance with the terms of this Agreement after having been given written notice of such failure is not attributable to the party initiating the termination; (ii) by the Owner upon ten [10] day written notice to Hurdzan/Fry Golf Course Design, Inc. shall be paid for all Basic Services, Additional Services, Reimbursable Expenses or services of any Project Representative performed or incurred prior to or on the termination date, including such sums as may accrue as a part of terminating the services of Hurdzan/Fry Golf Course Design, Inc. under this Agreement. B. Ownership of Documents Notwithstanding any termination of this Agreement (i) Drawings [including Working Drawings] and Specification instruments of service are and shall remain the property of Hurdzan/Fry Golf Course Design, Inc. whether the project for which they were made is executed or not, and (ii) Drawings [including Working Urawings] and Specifications are not to be used by the Owner on any other projects or extensions to this project except by agreement in writing and with appropriate compensation to Hurdzan/Fry Golf Course Design, Inc. C. Successors and Assigns The Owner and Hurdzan/Fry Golf Course Design, Inc. each bind himself, his partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives of such other party in respect of all covenants in this Agreement. Neither the Owner nor Hurdzan/Fry Golf Course Design shall assign or transfer its interest in this Agreement without the written consent of the other. D. Arbitration All claims, disputes, and other matters in question arising out of, or relating to, this Agreement or the breach thereof shall be decided by arbitration in accordance with the rules and regulations of the American Arbitration Association. Notice of the demand of arbitration shall be filed in writing with both parties of this Agreement and with the American Arbitration Association. The demand shall be made within a reasonable time aftcr the claim; dispute or other matter in question has arisen. In no event shall the demand for arbitration be made after the date when institution of legal or equitable proceedings based on such claim, dispute or other matter would be banned by the applicable statute of limitations. The award rendered by the arbitration shall be final, and judgment may be entered upon it in accordance with the applicable law in any court having jurisdiction thereof. 11 E. Liability for Work Performed Hurdzan/ Fry Golf Course Design, Inc. shall not be party to, nor obligated under, any contract entered into by the Owner for construction work relative to this project. Nor shall Hurdzan / Fry Golf Course Design, Inc. be responsible for contractor's performance, or lack of performance, under any such contract. The Owner agrees to indemnify and save harmless Hurdzan/ Fry Golf Course Design, Inc. from any and all claims, costs or expenses arising out of the construction of the golf course, except that the Owner shall not be required to indemnify Hurdzan/ Fry Golf Course Design, Inc. from any claims, costs or expenses arising out of the negligence of Hurdzan / Fry Golf Course Design, Inc. F. Hurdzan/Fry Personnel The Owner agrees not to enter into any employment or consulting agreements, of any type, with any employee of Hurdzan/ Fry Golf Course Design, Inc., during the period that Hurdzan/ Fry Golf Course Design, Inc. is providing services under this contract, or within a period of six months after this contract is concluded or terminated, for whatever reasons, without the written consent of Hurdzan /Fry Golf Course Design, Inc. G. F,xtent of Agreement This Agreement represents the entire and integrated agreement between the Owner and Hurdzan / Fry Golf Course Design, Inc. and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or agreements related to the subject matter hereof, either written or oral. This Agreement may be amended only in writing executed and delivered by the parties hereto. It is mutually agreed that both the owner and/or Hurdzan/Fry retain the right to protect their name and reputation from any unwanted or negative publicity caused by the actions of one party or the other. If such a situation arises where one party wishes to disassociate their name from the other party, or the project, this shall be accomplished through a certified letter. Likewise reinstatement of name association can be done by a written agreement between the parties. VI[. Acceptance To authorize Hurdzan/Fry Golf Course Design, Inc. to begin work on this project, the Owner should sign this proposal in the space provided below. The signed copy of this proposal should be returned and accompanied by a check in the amount stated in section IV, A, 1. The check should be payable to Hurdzan/Fry Golf Course Design, Inc. The commitment fee is refundable if the Owner for some reason elects not to proceed with this project with Hurdzan/Fry Golf Course Design, Inc. ln determining the amount of the fee to be refunded, Hurdzan/Fry Golf Course Design, Inc. will deduct the fair value l2 of any services or expenses incurred prior to receiving notice from the Owner that the project will not proceed. Proposal Submitted by: Proposal Accepted By: Hurdzan/Fry Golf Course Design, Inc. City of Palm Desert, California Golf Course Architect Owner Michael J. Hurdzan Authorized Signature Name (Printed) �.�1 �' � Z o07 Date � Date 13