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December 11, 2022
Nate Litteral
Water Plant Superintendent
Village of Tequesta
345 Tequesta Drive
Tequesta, FL 33469
Subject: Proposal for Train No. 1 Membrane Replacement Study
Tequesta Water Plant
Dear Mr. Litteral:
Dover Engineering, PLLC (DE) is pleased to provide a proposal for professional engineering services
related to membrane replacement on Train. 1 of the reverse osmosis system at the Water Treatment Plant.
This proposal has been based on discussions during our recent meeting at the Water Plant and is similar in
scope to our ongoing project for the Train 2 membranes.
Project Understanding
The existing Train 1 membrane elements are approximately 10 years old, and while still functional, are
nearing the end of their service life. The Village of Tequesta (VOT) has requested a time and materials
proposal from DE to provide assistance with selection of replacement membranes to optimize the treatment
process in terms of water quality, membrane performance, life cycle cost analysis, and membrane warranty
terms and conditions.
Project Scope of Services
DE will provide professional engineering services to prepare a technical memorandum describing the
membrane selection process and prepare a technical membrane specification that VOT can use to solicit
proposals. The following specific tasks and deliverables will be provided:
Task 1: Data Review and Plant Familiarity — DE has prepared a data request (attached) covering current
water plant operating data including water plant drawings and specifications. This data will be reviewed
for further analysis of existing system performance and will be used in the preparation of technical
specifications. The characteristics of Train 1 will be summarized in terms of pressure vessel rating, array,
membranes per vessel, available feed pressure, concentrate valve characteristics, maximum feed pressure,
permeate backpressure, and range of concentrate pressure.
Task 2: Preparation of Technical Memorandum — DE will prepare a technical memorandum
summarizing the results of the plant operating data analysis. Finished water quality goals will be
summarized along with existing raw water blend and plant capacity. These objective criteria will be used
to qualify potential membrane replacement offerings and to rank them. Subjective criteria for membrane
selection will be developed in consultation with the VOT which may include manufacturers time in
business, availability of technical staff, existence of reference facilities with the same membranes, warranty
terms and requirements, quality control, location of manufacturing facility, etc. A summary table will be
prepared to present objective and subjective criteria for various membranes to narrow down the membrane
offerings after qualified membranes have been ranked.
Deliverables: Two draft copies and two signed and sealed final copies with a final pdf.
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Task 3: Preparation of Technical Specification
Technical specifications will be developed around the top ranked replacement membranes from Task 2.
The specification document created can be attached to front end contract documents developed by VOT for
bidding. Neither front end contract preparation nor bidding services are included in this task.
Deliverable: Draft and Final Specifications
Task 4: Meetings
Meeting with the VOT on as as -needed basis.
Fee
The time and materials fee for the above services will be $18,405.55. Unused time and materials will not
be billed. Budget Worksheet B-1 is attached with a breakdown of hours and rates per task.
Schedule
Task 1: Within 30 calendar days of submittal of requested data.
Task 2: Within 45 calendar days of completion of Task 1.
Task-3: Within 30 calendar days of completion of Task 2.
The invoice for DE's services will be submitted monthly or at the conclusion of each task.
Assumptions
1. Requested operating data will be provided by VOT within 30 days of Notice to Proceed.
2. Technical specifications will not include installation of the membranes, bidding, or front-end
contract preparation.
Budget may be reallocated between tasks as necessary.
This Letter Agreement provides the terms, conditions and obligations that shall control all work.
Inconsistent printed terms, if any, contained on your authorization on the reverse sides of a purchase order
shall not apply to services provided under this Letter Agreement unless expressly agreed by the parties in
writing. In the event work is authorized prior to issuance of a purchase order, any services DE performs
will be presumed to have been completed under the terms of this Letter Agreement.
All work will be performed in accordance with DE's attached Standard Terms and Conditions. To accept
this proposal, please sign and date both copies and return one to us.
We look forward to the opportunity to perform this work for you. Please call if you have any questions.
Very truly yours,
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Attachment B-1
Project Budget - Time and Materials
Train 1 Water Treatment Plant Membrane Replacement Study
Labor Classifications and Raw Hourly Rate
$57.73
$21.65
$34.36
$17.19
Task No.
Task
Sr Engr
Cad
Sr. Inspector
Admin
Total Hours
Total Fee
1
Data Review and Plant Familiarity
24
1
25
$1,402.71
2
Preparation of Technical Memorandum
40
3
43
$2,360.77
3
Preparation of TechnicalSpecification
40
3
43
$2,360.77
4
Meetings
3
0
3
$173.19
Labor Total Hours
107
0
0
7
111
Labor Raw Costs
$6,177.11
$0.00
$0.00
$120.33
$6,297.44
Labor Multiplier
2.91
2.91
2.91
2.91
2.91
Loaded Labor Cost
$17,975.39
$0.00
$0.00
$350.16
$18,325.55
ODC
Total fee
$80.00
$18,405.55
Other Direct Costs (ODO:
Reprographics: 100 sheets x $0.80/ea = $80 $80
Total ODCs $80
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GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
PERFORMANCE: Dover Engineering, PLLC (ENGINEER) shall perform the work in an
expeditious and diligent manner. The standard of care for all professional engineering and related
services performed or furnished by ENGINEER under this Agreement will be the care and skill
ordinarily used by members of ENGINEER'S profession practicing under similar conditions at the
same time and in the same locality for similar projects. The parties to this Agreement agree that
ENGINEER has no control over certain aspects of the work, including but not limited to, the timely
submittal of data or information to be furnished by others for ENGINEERS use, the review and
approval process of governmental, jurisdictional, or utility agencies and entities. ENGINEER
asserts no guarantees regarding permit application processing times and issuance of a permit,
and incurs no liability for same. ENGINEER'S opinion of possible PROJECT costs are made on
the basis of ENGINEER'S judgment and experience for the given time and economic conditions.
ENGINEER does not guarantee that proposals, bids or actual PROJECT cost will not vary from
ENGINEERS opinion of possible cost.
JOBSITE SAFETY: The ENGINEER is not responsible for the safety of any person on the jobsite,
other than the ENGINEER'S own employees. The General Contractor is responsible for
construction means, methods, sequence, testing, techniques and procedures necessary for
performing, superintending or coordinating all portions of the work in accordance with the contract
documents and any health or safety precautions required by the contract documents and/or any
regulatory agencies. The ENGINEER has no authority to exercise any control over any
construction contractor or other entity or their employees in connection with their work or any
health or safety precautions. The ENGINEER does not have the authority to stop the work of any
construction contractor. The Owner agrees that the General Contractor is solely responsible for
jobsite safety, and warrants that this intent shall be made evident in the agreement between the
Owner and the General Contractor. The ENGINEER shall be made an additional insured under
the General Contractor's general liability insurance policy for personal injuries to any person
sustained on the jobsite.
COMPENSATION: Lump Sum Fees are fixed amounts to be paid for the services indicated.
Estimated Time — Not to Exceed fees shall be based on the time and expense rates attached to
ENGINEER'S Professional Services Agreement. Personnel Rates are subject to periodic
revision. All Estimated Time fees quoted in advance of the work being performed are ONLY
ESTIMATES. The rates are utilized in calculation invoice amounts for services rendered on an
Estimated Time basis. Outside contractual services by ENGINEER on CLIENT'S behalf, travel
costs by commercial carrier, direct non -salary expenses including, but not limited to, meals,
lodging, blueprinting and photocopying, special mailing or delivery services and special
engineering materials shall be reimbursed at 110% of ENGINEER'S cost.
RETAINER: Upon acceptance of this Agreement by CLIENT, but prior to initiation of work by
ENGINEER, CLIENT shall deposit with ENGINEER a retainer in the amount of $0. The retainer
will be applied to the ENGINEER's fees during the initial design phase of the project and will be
reflected on ENGINEER'S invoices.
INVOICES: Invoices covering periods of approximately one month shall be sent to CLIENT
by ENGINEER. Invoices shall be prepared in breakdown of work completed style and format.
Lump Sum Fees owed ENGINEER for an invoice period shall be calculated by ENGINEER
based upon ENGINEER'S percentage estimate of the amount of work accomplished for the
billing period. Estimated Time Fees owed ENGINEER shall be based on the actual amount of
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time expended by ENGINEER in performance of services, calculated portal-to-portal, multiplied
by the prevailing hourly rate for the personnel performing the work. A minimum of one hour will
be charged for attendance at any public hearing, commission or board meeting, or at any legal
or administrative proceeding. CLIENT will reimburse ENGINEER for all direct non -salary
expenses, as described in this Agreement.
INVOICE REVIEW: Within fourteen (14) days of receipt of ENGINEER'S invoice, CLIENT shall
examine invoice in detail as to accuracy and completeness and shall raise any questions or
objections in writing regarding the invoice within these 14 days. After 14 days from receipt of
ENGINEER'S invoice, CLIENT waives any questions or objections to the invoice that were not
raised previously.
PAYMENT OF FEES: All fees are due and payable upon receipt of an invoice. Payment shall
be made in U.S. Currency. If CLIENT fails to make any payment due ENGINEER within thirty
(30) days from the date of ENGINEER'S invoice, the amounts due ENGINEER shall then include
an additional charge at the rate of 1.5% per month (18% per annum), or as otherwise provided
by law. ENGINEER reserves the sole right to suspend all services to CLIENT if any invoice
remains unpaid for sixty (60) days after the invoice date. If services are suspended, they may not
resume until all unpaid invoices are paid in full.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES: Services authorized by CLIENT, other than those specifically set forth
in the "Scope of Services", shall be considered additional services for which the CLIENT shall
compensate ENGINEER on a Time and Expenses basis, or as otherwise agreed by the parties.
Additional services include revisions to work previously performed that are required due to
changes in data, criteria or information furnished to ENGINEER, a change in the Scope or concept
of the project initiated by the CLIENT, and/or services that are required by changes in the
requirements of public agencies, after work under this Agreement has commenced.
DATA PROVIDED BY OTHERS: CLIENT is responsible for supplying ENGINEER with
information and data required for ENGINEER'S use in accomplishing the work. ENGINEER shall
not be responsible or liable for any inaccurate or incomplete information provided by others, or
for good faith use of inaccurate or incomplete information provided by others.
OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS: All documents, including drawings, specifications, field notes
and electronic generated information and data prepared by ENGINEER pursuant to the terms of
this Agreement, are proprietary and are the property of the ENGINEER. Copies of ENGINEER'S
non-proprietary documents will be made available to CLIENT at the Time and Expense Cost for
reproducing said documents. The ENGINEER'S non-proprietary documents are not intended or
represented to be suitable for reuse for extensions of this or any other project, and CLIENT or
others are prohibited from making or incorporating any adjustments, changes or amendments to
them without specific written approval from the ENGINEER.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: To the fullest extent permitted by law, and not withstanding any
other provision of this Agreement, the total liability, in the aggregate, of the ENGINEER and the
ENGINEER'S officers, directors, partners, employees, agents and sub -consultants, and any of
them, to the CLIENT and anyone claiming by, through or under the CLIENT, for any and all claims,
losses, costs or damages of any nature whatsoever arising out of, resulting from or in any way
related to the Project or the Agreement from any cause or causes, including but not limited to the
negligence, professional errors or omissions, strict liability, breach of contract or warranty,
express or implied, of the Design Professional or the Design Professional's officers, directors,
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employees, agents or sub -consultants, or any of them, shall not exceed the total compensation
received by the Design Professional under this Agreement, or the total amount of $1,750.00,
whichever is greater.
INSURANCE: ENGINEER shall provide and maintain during the term of this Agreement Errors
and Omissions Liability Insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000.00 and Comprehensive
General Liability Insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence. If
requested, the ENGINEER shall provide the CLIENT with certificates evidencing such insurance.
If the CLIENT specifically directs the ENGINEER to obtain increased insurance coverage, or if
the nature of the ENGINEER'S activities requires additional coverage, the ENGINEER will take
out such additional insurance, if obtainable, at the CLIENT'S expense.
AGREEMENT MODIFICATION: This Agreement may be modified by the executing parties at
anytime, but no such modification shall be effective unless reduced to writing and signed by both
CLIENT and ENGINEER.
PRIVITY OF AGREEMENT: This Agreement is not to be construed to provide any obligation
from the ENGINEER to any third parties, including but not limited to any contractors (general or
sub-), nor to any successors in the title to the CLIENT. The rights under this Agreement only
inure them to the parties hereto.
ASSIGNABILITY: This Agreement is expressly understood to be non -transferable and non -
assignable by either party without written consent of the other.
ACCEPTANCE: The fees, terms and conditions offered in this Agreement shall be valid and
open for acceptance by CLIENT for a period of thirty (30) days after the date of the Agreement.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This Agreement shall become effective on the date that it is signed by
CLIENT and returned to ENGINEER with the required retainer.
SUSPENSION OF SERVICES: If the project or the ENGINEER'S services are suspended by the
CLIENT for more than thirty (30) calendar days, consecutive or in the aggregate, over the term of
this Agreement, the ENGINEER shall be compensated for all services performed and
reimbursable expenses incurred prior to the receipt of notice of suspension. In addition, upon
resumption of services, CLIENT shall compensate ENGINEER for expenses incurred as a result
of the suspension and resumption of its services, and the CONSULTANT'S fees and schedule for
the remainder of the project shall be equitably adjusted.
If the ENGINEER'S services are suspended for more than ninety (90) days, consecutive or in the
aggregate, the ENGINEER may terminate this Agreement upon giving not less than five (5)
calendar days' written notice to the CLIENT.
If the CLIENT is in breach of the payment terms or otherwise is in material breach of this
Agreement, the ENGINEER may suspend performance of services upon five (5) calendar days
notice to the CLIENT. The ENGINEER shall have no liability to the CLIENT as a result of this
suspension of service, and the CLIENT agrees to make no claim for any delay or damage as a
result of such suspension caused by any breach of this Agreement by the CLIENT. Upon receipt
of payment in full of all outstanding sums due from the CLIENT, or curing of such other breach
that caused the CONSULTANT to suspend services, the ENGINEER shall resume services and
there shall be an equitable adjustment to the remaining project schedule and fees as a result of
the suspension.
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TERMINATION: The CLIENT may terminate this Agreement for the CLIENT'S convenience and
without cause upon giving the ENGINEER not less than seven (7) calendar days' written notice.
Either party may terminate this Agreement for cause upon giving the other party not less than
seven (7) calendar days' written notice for any of the following reasons:
• Substantial failure by the other party to perform in accordance with the terms of this
Agreement and through no fault of the terminating party,
• Assignment of this Agreement or transfer of the project by either party to any other entity
without the prior written consent of the other party,
• Suspension of the project or the ENGINEER'S services by the CLIENT for more than
ninety (90) calendar days, consecutive or in the aggregate,
• Material changes in the conditions under which this Agreement was entered into, the
scope of services or the nature of the project, and the failure of the parties to reach
agreement on the compensation and schedule adjustment(s) necessitated by such
changes.
In the event of termination of this Agreement by either party, the CLIENT shall within thirty (30)
calendar days of termination pay the ENGINEER for all services rendered and all reimbursable
costs incurred by the ENGINEER up to the date of termination, in accordance with the payment
provisions of this Agreement.
In event of any termination that is not the fault of the ENGINEER, the CLIENT shall pay the
ENGINEER, in addition to payment for services rendered and reimbursable costs incurred, for all
expenses reasonably incurred by the CONSULTANT in connection with the orderly termination
of this Agreement, including but not limited to demobilization, reassignment of personnel,
associated overhead costs and all other expenses directly resulting from the termination.
SEVERABILITY: In the event that a court of competent jurisdiction determines that any term or
provision of this Agreement is unenforceable for any reason, the balance of the terms and
conditions shall nonetheless remain in full force and effect and such unenforceable provisions
shall be deemed to have been excised and deleted from this Agreement as though it had never
been a part hereof.
VENUE CLAUSE: The venue for all collection actions or litigation under this Contract shall be in
Palm Beach County, Florida.
SPECIAL PROVISIONS: Not applicable.
PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 558.0035 (2013) AN
INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEE OR AGENT MAY NOT BE HELD INDIVIDUALLY
LIABLE FOR NEGLIGENCE.
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Water Plant Data Request
Train #1 On Line Time (percentage)
Power Cost ($/KwH
Feed Pump Inlet Pressure (psi)
Feed Pump Efficiency (percentage)
Raw Water Quality Analytical Results (most recent)
Train Boost Pressure, psi
Train Boost Efficiency (percentage)
Train Recover (percentage)
Train Production (mad or gpm)
Existing/Required Permeate Water Quality
Current Membrane Manufacturer, Model No., Diameter and Length
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PUBLIC RECORDS. In accordance with Sec. 119.0701, Florida Statutes, CONTRACTOR must keep
and maintain this Agreement and any other records associated therewith and that are associated
with the performance of the work described in the Proposal or Bid. Upon request from the
Village's custodian of public records, CONTRACTOR must provide the Village with copies of
requested records, or allow such records to be inspected or copied, within a reasonable time in
accordance with access and cost requirements of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. A CONTRACTOR
who fails to provide the public records to the Village, or fails to make them available for
inspection or copying, within a reasonable time may be subject to attorney's fees and costs
pursuant to Sec. 119.0701, Florida Statutes, and other penalties under Sec. 119.10, Florida
Statutes. Further, CONTRACTOR shall ensure that any exempt or confidential records associated
with this Agreement or associated with the performance of the work described in the Proposal
or Bid are not disclosed except as authorized by law for the duration of the Agreement term, and
following completion of the Agreement if the CONTRACTOR does not transfer the records to the
Village. Finally, upon completion of the Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall transfer, at no cost to
the Village, all public records in possession of the CONTRACTOR, or keep and maintain public
records required by the Village. If the CONTRACTOR transfers all public records to the Village
upon completion of the Agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall destroy any duplicate public records
that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. If the
CONTRACTOR keeps and maintains public records upon completion of the Agreement, the
CONTRACTOR shall meet all applicable requirements for retaining public records. Records that
are stored electronically must be provided to the VILLAGE, upon request from the Village's
custodian of public records, in a format that is compatible with the Village's information
technology systems.
IF CONTRACTOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER
119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO CONTRACTOR'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS
RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, PLEASE CONTACT THE VILLAGE CLERK, RECORDS
CUSTODIAN FOR THE VILLAGE, AT (561) 768-0440, OR AT
Immilliams@teguesta.or, OR AT 345 TEQUESTA DRIVE, TEQUESTA, FLORIDA
33469.
Pursuant to Article XII of the Palm Beach County Charter, the Office of the Inspector General has
jurisdiction to investigate municipal matters, review and audit municipal contracts and other
transactions, and make reports and recommendations to municipal governing bodies based on
such audits, reviews, or investigations. All parties doing business with the Village shall fully
cooperate with the inspector general in the exercise of the inspector general's functions,
authority, and power. The inspector general has the power to take sworn statements, require
the production of records, and to audit, monitor, investigate and inspect the activities of the
Village, as well as contractors and lobbyists of the Village in order to detect, deter, prevent, and
eradicate fraud, waste, mismanagement, misconduct, and abuses.
"The Village of Tequesta strives to be an inclusive environment. As such, it is the Village's policy
to comply with the requirements of Title II of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA")
by ensuring that the Contractor's [ agreement /bid documents and specifications ] are accessible
to individuals with disabilities. To comply with the ADA, the Contractor shall provide a written
statement indicating that all [ agreement /bid documents and specifications], from Contractor,
including files, images, graphics, text, audio, video, and multimedia, shall be provided in a format
that ultimately conforms to the Level AA Success Criteria and Conformance Requirements of the
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 (Dec. 11, 2008) ("WCAG 2.0 Level AA"), published by
the World Wide Web Consortium ("WK"), Web Accessibility Initiative ("WAI"), available at
vvww.w3.org/TR/WCAG/."