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Local Highway Technical Assistance Council Clark Kauffman Chairman J.R. Van Tassel Vice Chairman Shawn larsen Secretary /Treasurer L H T A C 3330 W. Grace St., Boise, ID 83703 (208) 344-0565 FAX (208) 344-0789 1-[PHONE REDACTED]- w"w.Ihtac.org Lance M .U Local Highway Admmistrator October 16, 2007 Nancy Chaney, Mayor City of Moscow P.O. Box 9203 Moscow, ID 83843-1703 RE: Construction State/Local Agreement, Key #07783 Joseph Street Bridge Dear Mayor Chaney: The Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC) has received a signed Construction State/Local Agreement for the above-referenced project in the City of Moscow. The next step will be for the Idaho Transportation Department to advertise the project for bid. Enclosed is a signed original of this document for your files. Please contact us if you have any questions or need assistance through this process. Sine/ely, ,Ofl<::f Ra',pt'. Gar'-\ Narq;;a H;gf-;way Q,stu;:t CommiSSi(Wier R Tad Hegsted Jefferson County CommiSS;Cner Lan Sm•th Gem Courny Mayor Thom8s Umbaugh C:ty cf Frudiar;a Mayor Stan Dav1s C;ty of Sa:mon Po,neiF Assoc:nmor; o! Cojnes Ken Harward AssoCtBVOP of !oaro Cl"::s 2007-38 ---PAGE BREAK--- PARTIES STATE/LOCAL AGREEMENT (CONSTRUCTION) PROJECT NO. BR-7724(100) JOSEPH STREET BRIDGE, MOSCOW LATAH COUNTY KEY NO. 07783 T(i;IEMENT is made 0 f uArV\ (cLLl , red into this by and between the called the STATE, and the through its Mayor and Council, TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT, herea CITY OF MOSCOW, acting by and hereafter called the SPONSOR. PURPOSE The SPONSOR has requested the STATE to program a project for federal participation in the costs of constructing Joseph Street Bridge, to consist of replacement of the bridge, which has been designated as Project No. BR-7724(100). This Agreement sets out the responsibilities of the parties in the construction and maintenance of the project. Authority for this Agreement is established by Section 40- 317 of the Idaho Code. The Parties agree as follows: SECTION I . GENERAL 1. 2. This Agreement complying with Highway Act in construction of is entered into for the purpose of certain provisions of the Federal-Aid obtaining federal participation in the the project. Federal participation in the costs of the project will be governed by the applicable sections of Title 23, o.s. Code (Highways) and rules and regulations prescribed or promulgated by the Federal Highway Administration. State/Local Agreement (Constructionj Joseph .S'treet Bridge Ke,v No. 07783 ---PAGE BREAK--- 3. Checks for funds owed by the SPONSOR shall be made payable to the "Idaho Transportation Department", and mailed to the District Two Office at PO Box 837, Lewiston, ID 83501-0837. 4. All information, regulatory and warning signs, pavement or other markings, and traffic signals, the cost of which is not provided for in the plans and estimates, must be erected at the sole expense of the SPONSOR upon the completion of the project. 5. The location, form and character of all signs, markings and signals installed on the project, initially or in the future, shall be in conformity with the JVlanual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices as adopted by the STATE. 6. During construction, the latest edition of the STATE's Guide for Utility Management will be followed in all matters relating to utilities. 7. This State/Local Agreement (Construction) upon its execution by both Parties, supplements the State/Local Agreement (Project Development) by and between the same parties, dated May 16, 2006. 8. Sufficient Appropriation. It is understood and agreed that the STATE is a governmental agency, and this Agreement shall in no way be construed so as to bind or obligate the STATE beyond the term of any particular appropriation of funds by the Federal Government or the State Legislature as may exist from time to time. The STATE reserves the right to terminate this Agreement if, in its sole judgment, the Federal Government or the legislature of the State of Idaho fails, neglects or refuses to appropriate sufficient funds as may be required for the STATE to continue payments. Any such termination shall take effect immediately upon notice and be otherwise effective as provided in this Agreement. SECTION II. That the STATE shall: 1. Enter into an Agreement with the Federal Highway Administration covering the federal government's pro rata share of construction costs. 2 State/Local Agreement (Construction) Joseph Street Bridge Ke_v No. 07783 ---PAGE BREAK--- 2. Advertise, open bids, prepare a contract estimate of cost based on the successful low bid and notify the SPONSOR thereof. 3. Award a contract for construction of the project, based on the successful low bid, if it does not exceed the STATE'S estimate of cost of construction by more than ten ( 10) percent. If the low bid exceeds the estimate by more than 10%, the bid will be evaluated, and if justified, the contract will be awarded and the SPONSOR will be notified. 4. Obtain concurrence of the SPONSOR before awarding the contract if the SPONSOR'S share of the low bid amount exceeds the amount set forth in Section III, Paragraph 1 by more than ten (10) percent. 5. Provide to the SPONSOR sufficient copies of the Contract Proposal, Notice to Contractors, and approved construction plans. 6. k ' . 8. Designate a resident engineer and other personnel, as the STATE deems necessary, to supervise and inspect construction of the project in accordance with the plans and specifications in the manner required by applicable state and federal regulations. This engineer, or his authorized representatives, will prepare all and final contract estimates and change orders, and submit all change orders to the SPONSOR for their concurrence. If the SPONSOR'S share of any change order exceeds $1,000. 00, the STATE will submit a statement to the SPONSOR indicating the amount owed by the SPONSOR. Notify the SPONSOR when construction engineering and inspection ( CE& I) costs have reached approximately 8 5% of the estimated cost for CE&I. t1aintain received determine complete accounts of and disbursed, which the final project costs. all project accounting funds will 9. Upon completion of the project, after all costs have been accumulated and the final voucher paid by the Federal Highway Administration, provide a statement to 3 State/Local Agreement rConstructionj Joseph Street Bridge Key .Vo. 07783 ---PAGE BREAK--- the SPONSOR summarizing the estimated costs, indicating an adjustment for or SPONSOR. Any excess funds transmitted by and not required for the project will be any outstanding balance the SPONSOR may previously completed project. If no such balance exists, the excess funds will be the SPONSOR. and actual against the the SPONSOR applied to have on a outstanding returned to 10. Subject to the limitations hereinafter set forth, STATE shall indemnify, defend and save harmless SPONSOR from and against any and all demands, claims or liabilities of every nature whatsoever, caused by or arising out of any negligent acts by STATE, or STATE's officers, agents, and employees while acting within the course and scope of their employment, which arise from or which are in any way connected with this project. Any such indemnification hereunder by STATE is subject to the limitations of the Idaho Tort Claims Act (currently codified at chapter 9, title 6, Idaho Code) . Such indemnification hereunder by STATE shall in no event cause the liability of STATE for any such negligent act to exceed the liability limits set forth in the Idaho Tort Claims Act. Such indemnification shall in no event exceed the amount of loss, damages, expenses or attorney fees attributable to such negligent act, and shall not apply to loss, damages, expenses or attorney fees attributable to the negligence of SPONSOR. SECTION III. That the SPONSOR shall: 1. Pay to the STATE before the advertisement for bids, the amount of FORTY THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($40 ,500), which is the SPONSOR'S estimated share of the cost for construction plus preliminary engineering, and construction engineering & inspection (CE&I) by the STATE, and after deducting credit for the SPONSOR'S previous deposit of $5,000 and match for the design agreement in the amount of $16, 200. The actual cost to the SPONSOR >Jill be determined from the total quantities obtained by measurement plus the actual cost of engineering and contingencies required to complete the work. CE&I will be approximately 15% of the total construction cost. 4 State/Local Agreement (Construction) Joseph Street Bridge Key No. 07783 ---PAGE BREAK--- 2. Upon approval of the lowest qualified bid received, if the SPONSOR'S share exceeds the amount set forth in Section I I I, Paragraph 1, transmit to the STATE the SPONSOR's portion of such excess cost. 3. Authorize the STATE to administer the project and make any necessary changes and decisions within the general scope of the plans and specifications. Prior approval of the SPONSOR will be obtained if it is necessary, during the life of the construction contract, to deviate from the plans and specifications to such a degree that the costs will be increased or the nature of the completed work will be significantly changed. 4. Designate an authorized representative SPONSOR'S behalf regarding action on That authorized representative's to act on the change orders. name Phone is No. 5. When change orders are submitted by the STATE for approval pursuant to Section II, Paragraph 7 the SPONSOR or its authorized representative shall give approval of same as soon as possible, but no later than ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the change order. If approval is delayed, any claims due to that delay shall be the responsibility of the SPONSOR. 6. Upon receipt of either of the in Section II, Paragraphs 6 adjustment in cost against the to the STATE a check or warrant statements referred to and 9, indicating an SPONSOR, remit in that amount. 7. Maintain the project upon completion to the satisfaction of the STATE. Such maintenance includes, but is not limited to, preservation of the entire roadway surface, shoulders, roadside cut and fill slopes, drainage structures, and such traffic control devices as are necessary for its safe and efficient utilization. Failure to maintain the project in a satisfactory manner will jeopardize the future allotment of federal-aid highway funds for projects within the SPONSOR'S jurisdiction. 5 State/Local AgreemenT (Construction) Joseph S1reet Bridge Key No. 07783 ---PAGE BREAK--- 8. Comply with Appendix A, Title 49 CFR, attached hereto and made a part hereof. Part 21, 9. Indemnify, save harmless, and defend, regardless of outcome the STATE from expenses of, and against suits, actions, claims, or losses of every kind, nature, and description, including costs, expenses, and attorney fees that may be incurred by reason of any negligence of the SPONSOR in the work which is the subject of this Agreement. EXECUTION This Agreement is executed for the STATE by its Assistant Chief Engineer (Development), and executed for the SPONSOR by the Mayor, attested to by the City Clerk, with the imprinted corporate seal of the City of Moscow. IDAHO TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT APPROVED BY: Engineer Approved as to form RECOMMENDED BY: Steven M. Parry Deputy Attorney General 11-7-06 on 9·4-·07 6 State/Local Agreement Joseph Street Bridge Key No. 07783 ---PAGE BREAK--- APPENDIX A EXCERPTS FROM TITLE 49 CFR PART 21 During the performance of work covered by this Agreement, the City of Moscow for itself, its assignees and successors in interest (hereafter referred to as the SPONSOR), agrees as follows: I. Compliance with Regulations: The SPONSOR during the perfonnance of work covered by this Agreement shall comply with all regulations of the United States Department of Transportation relative to Civil Rights with specific reference to Title 49 CFR Part 21, Title 41 CFR Part 60, Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended and Executive Order 11246. 2. Non-Discrimination: The SPONSOR, with regard to the work performed during the term of this Agreement, shall not in any way discriminate: against any employee or applicant for employment; subcontractor or solicitations for subcontract including procurement of materials and equipment; or any other individual or firm providing or proposing services based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or non-job-related handicap. 3. Solicitations for Subcontracts, Including Procurements of Materials and Equipment: In all solicitations, either by bidding or negotiation, made by the SPONSOR for work or services perfonned under subcontract, including procurement of materials and equipment, each potential subcontractor or supplier shall be made aware, by the SPONSOR, of the obligations of this Agreement and to the Civil Rights Requirements based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or nonMjob-related handicap. 4. Information and Reports: The SPONSOR shall provide all information and reports required by Regulations and/or Directives and shall permit access to its books, records, accounts, other sources of information, and its facilities as may be determined by the Idaho Transportation Department or the Federal Highway Administration. The SPONSOR will be required to retain all records for a period of three years. 5. Sanctions for Non-Compliance: In the event the SPONSOR is in non-compliance with the Civil Rights Provisions of this Agreement, the Idaho Transportation Department shall impose such sanctions as it or the Federal Highway Administration may detennine to be appropriate, including, but not limited to: Withholding of payments to the SPONSOR until it has achieved compliance and/or Cancellation, termination or suspension of the contract, in whole or in part. 6. Incorporation of the Provisions: The SPONSOR shall physically include this Appendix in every subcontract of $10,000 or more to include procurement of materials and leases of equipment unless exempt by Regulations, Orders, or Directives pursuant thereto. The SPONSOR shall take such action with respect to sub contractor or procurement as the Idaho Transportation Department or the Federal Highway Administration may direct as a means of enforcing the provisions, including sanctions for noncompliance, provided in event the SPONSOR becomes involved in, or is threatened with litigation with the subcontractors or suppliers as a result of such direction, the SPONSOR may request the STATE to enter into such litigation to protect the interest of the STATE, and in addition the SPONSOR may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interest of the United States. ---PAGE BREAK--- RESOLUTION NO. 2007 · 22 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MOSCOW, IDAHO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, AGREEING TO SUPPORT FEDERAL AID HIGHWAY PROJECT; PROVIDING THAT TillS RESOLUTION TO BE EFFECTIVE UPON ITS PASSAGE AND APPROVAL. WHEREAS, the Idaho Transportation Department (hereafter referred to as "STATE") has submitted an Agreement for Federal Aid Project BR-7724(100) stating obligations of the STATE and City of Moscow, Idaho (hereafter referred to as "CITY") for construction of the Joseph Street Bridge Replacement project; and WHEREAS, the STATE is responsible for obtaining compliance with laws, standards and procedural policies in the development, construction and maintenance of improvements made to the Federal-aid Highway System when there is federal participation in the costs; and WHEREAS, certain functions to be performed by the STATE involve the expenditure of funds as set forth in the Agreement; and WHEREAS, the STATE can only pay for work associated with the State Highway system; and WHEREAS, Moscow City Council supports the project; and WHEREAS, the CITY is fully responsible for its share of project costs; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Moscow, Idaho as follows: I. The Agreement for Federal Aid Project BR-7724(100) is hereby approved. 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the CITY. 3. That duly certified copies of the Resolution shall be furnished to the Idaho Transportation Department. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Moscow, Idaho, this day of September, 2007. RESOLUTION 2007·22 JOSEPH STREET BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT/IDAHO TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT PAGE I OF I