HomeMy WebLinkAboutTERRA Engineering Ltd. - 2024 Capital Improvements Projects Construction Engineering 5.13.24-11.29.24 $343,049
To: Luke Stowe, City Manager
From: Lara Biggs, Bureau Chief – Capital Planning and Engineering
Bridget Nash, Senior Project Manager
Subject: Agreement with TERRA Engineering, Ltd. for 2024 Capital Improvements
Project Construction Engineering
Date: May 2, 2024
City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an Agreement with TERRA
Engineering, Ltd. on April 29, 2024. The Professional Services Agreement is attached
for your signature. The council memo and a copy of the council action are also attached
for your reference.
If you have any questions, please call Bridget Nash at extension 8102.
Attachments:
1. Council Memo (for reference)
2. Council Action (for reference)
3. Contractor Services Agreement (for signature on page 39 of the PDF)
Memorandum
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Memorandum
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
CC: Members of Administration and Public Works Committee
From: Bridget Nash, Senior Project Manager
CC: Edgar Cano, Public Works Agency Director; Lara Biggs, City Engineer
Subject: Approval of Contract with TERRA Engineering, Ltd. for 2024 Capital
Improvements Projects Construction Engineering
Date: April 29, 2024
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
TERRA Engineering, Ltd. (225 West Ohio Street, 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60654) for 2024
Capital Improvements Projects Construction Engineering in the not-to-exceed amount of
$343,049.00.
Funding Source:
Funding is provided from the General Fund (Account 100.40.4410.62150) in the amount of
$257,286.75 (Account $85,762.25 of amount the Sewer Fund the from and in
515.40.4410.62150).
CARP:
Transportation & Mobility
Council Action:
For Action
Summary:
The Bureau of Capital Planning and Engineering has a robust annual capital improvements
program that includes the design and construction engineering of various infrastructure
projects, including roads, water mains, sewers, alleys, sidewalks, and pedestrian crossings.
Construction engineering tasks for each project include review and approval of material
submittals, newsletter distribution, resident coordination, contractor coordination, weekly
construction meetings, on-site monitoring of construction, quantity measurement, preparation
of pay estimates, and preparation of as-built drawings at the completion of construction.
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The Bureau is currently understaffed to support the construction engineering required for the
2024 annual transportation capital improvements projects. Annual transportation projects
include:
Water Main Improvements
MFT Street Resurfacing
Alley Improvements
Sidewalk Improvement and Gap Infill Program
Neighborhood Traffic Calming
The scope of work for these contracts has expanded significantly over the last few years, with
new lead service line regulations, an increase of funding through the Motor Fuel Tax
program, and an additional focus on alley and sidewalk improvement. These projects are
designed in-house, and four full-time civil engineering employees oversee the construction.
In recent years, there have consistently been vacancies in this team. On June 12, 2023, the
City Council approved the prequalification of consulting firms for transportation engineering
and surveying services (RFQ 23-10). This allows the City to hire additional engineering
services to supplement staffing as needed. Currently, two of the four positions are vacant.
With the expanded workload and low staffing level, the staff recommends hiring two
consultant engineers to assist with construction oversight tasks.
Analysis:
On June 12, 2023, the City Council approved the prequalification of four consulting firms to
provide design, construction engineering, and surveying services for various infrastructure
projects. On March 24, 2024, the four prequalified firms were requested to provide a cost
proposal for two resident engineers to provide construction engineering services for various
2024 capital improvement projects. The cost proposals received are summarized below:
TERRA Engineering, Ltd. (TERRA) submitted the lowest cost to provide the requested
services. Additionally, TERRA has performed satisfactory work for the City in the past,
including construction services for 2023 capital improvement projects. Thus, staff
recommends awarding TERRA to provide construction engineering services for the 2024
capital improvement projects.
As a woman-owned business, TERRA satisfies the M/W/D/EBE goal. A memo reviewing their
compliance is attached.
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Detailed Financial Analysis
These services will replace the work of two vacant Civil Engineer II staff positions. Of the two
positions being replaced, one is paid from the General Fund, and the other is paid 50% from
the General Fund and 50% from the Sewer Fund. The savings in salaries and benefits from
vacant positions will offset this contract cost.
Legislative History:
On June 12, 2023, the City Council Approved the Prequalification of Consulting Firms for
Transportation Engineering and Surveying Services (RFQ 23-10).
Attachments:
TERRA Cost Proposal
TERRA MWDEBE Memo 2024 Engineering Svcs
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CHICAGO MILWAUKEE OAK PARK PEORIA ST. LOUIS
www.terraengineering.com
April 9, 2024
Bridget Nash, P.E.
Senior Project Manager
City of Evanston, Public Works Agency
Capital Planning & Engineering
2100 Ridge Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
Subject: RFQ Services
2024 Capital Improvements Projects Construction Engineering
COST PROPOSAL
Dear Ms. Nash:
Thank you for the opportunity to submit our cost proposal for Construction Engineering services covering
2024 Capital Improvements Projects. We have reviewed the scope of services provided by the City and
have included supporting documentation that further describes our understanding of the proposed work.
This project will be led by Richard Munizzo, P.E., who has over 15 years’ experience in construction
management services including municipal, roadway, and utility improvements gained from multiple projects
in the City of Chicago and elsewhere. We understand that the proposed scope covers two full-time Resident
Engineers for 30 weeks, however our proposal includes a combination of three people to ensure that we can
adequately accommodate any unanticipated staffing situations.
We are fully committed to meeting the staffing schedule from May 9, 2024, through November 29, 2024.
I trust you will find our cost proposal and supporting documentation self-explanatory, but please feel free to
contact me should you have any questions or require additional information. Our team is looking forward to
this welcomed opportunity to continue serving the City of Evanston.
Sincerely,
TERRA Engineering, Ltd.
Daniel Kavanaugh, PE
Vice President of Transportation
225 W. Ohio Street / 4th Floor / Chicago, IL 60654
dkavanaugh@terraengineering.com / 312.467.0123
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CLIENT City of Evanston DATE 04/09/24
PROJECT 2024 Construction Engineering
PRIME/SUPPLEMENT Prime OVERHEAD RATE 165.43%
FEE (%)10.00%
DLM 2.92
SERVICES % OF
DIRECT BY LABOR ($)WBE ($)TOTAL
HOURS PAYROLL OVERHEAD FEE COSTS OTHERS ( = Payroll +( = Payroll +( Payroll +
($)($)($)($)($)Overhead + Fee)Overhead + Fee)Overhead + Fee)
2,400 115,428 190,953 30,638 6,030 337,019 337,019 98.24%
2,400 115,428 190,953 30,638 6,030 337,019 337,019 98.24%
- 0 0.00%
WBE
LABOR 337,019 337,019 98.24%
DIRECT COSTS 6,030 6,030 1.76%
SERVICES BY OTHERS - 0 0.00%
TOTAL $343,049 343,049 100.00%
100.00%
(by WBE)
SUBCONSULTANTS
TASK
COST ESTIMATE OF SERVICES
Construction Engineering
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AVERAGE HOURLY PROJECT RATES
CLIENT City of Evanston
PROJECT 2024 Construction Engineering DATE 04/09/24
PRIME/SUPPLEMENT Prime
SHEET 1 OF 1
PAYROLL AVG
HOURLY Hours %Wgtd Hours %Wgtd Hours %Wgtd Hours %Wgtd Hours %Wgtd Hours %Wgtd
CLASSIFICATION RATES Part.Avg Part.Avg Part.Avg Part.Avg Part.Avg Part.Avg
Sr Project Manager 84.35 80 3.3%2.81 80 3.3%2.81
Project Manager 62.94 -
Sr Project Engineer 54.22 -
Project Engineer 43.46 -
Sr Construction Inspector 57.69 1,160 48.3%27.88 1,160 48.3%27.88
Resident Engineer 60.57 -
Documentation Engineer 42.00 -
Construction Engineer 36.00 1,160 48.3%17.40 1,160 48.3%17.40
Construction Inspector 35.83 -
Intern 22.33 -
TOTALS 2,400 100.0%$48.10 2,400 100.0%$48.10 0 0.0%$0.00 0 0.0%$0.00 0 0.0%$0.00 0 0.0%$0.00
TOTAL PROJECT RATES
Construction Engineering
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Proposed Construction Services Understanding and Schedule
Estimate that services extend from May 6, 2024 through November 29, 2024 (30 weeks), or 1200 hours.
Task
TERRA
Hours TERRA Direct
Construction Services
( = 150 days x 8 hrs/day x 2.0 FTEs) 2400
Subtotal 2400 6,030$ (vehicle = 30 mi/day x
$0.67/mi x 150 days x 2.0)
Project total 2400 6,030$
This project includes full time construction engineering services for various annual capital
improvements projects, including, but not limited to, roads, water main, sewer, alleys, and sidewalks in
accordance with City of Evanston (City) contract documents and Illinois Department of Transportation
(IDOT) Standard Specifications. Work will include: review and approval of material submittals,
newsletter distribution, resident coordination, contractor coordination, weekly construction meetings,
on-site monitoring of construction, quantity measurement, preparation of pay estimates, and
preparation of as-built drawings.
1200 Hours
2024 CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
CITY OF EVANSTON
PHASE III
ITEMIZED SCOPE OF SERVICES
9-Apr-24
Phase III Hours_2024 Construction Engineering_04.09.2024 1
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EXHIBIT G
M/W/EBE PARTICIPATION COMPLIANCE FORM
I do hereby certify that
_________________________________________________ (Name of firm) intends to
participate as a Subcontractor or General Contractor on the project referenced above.
This firm is a (check only one):
______ Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), a firm that is at least 51% managed and
controlled by a minority, certified by a certifying agency within Illinois.
______ Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE), a firm that is at least 51% managed and
controlled by a woman, certified by a certifying agency within Illinois.
______ Evanston Based Enterprise (EBE), a firm located in Evanston for a minimum
of one year and which performs a “commercially useful function”.
Total proposed price of response $_____________________
Amount to be performed by a M/W/EBE $_____________________
Percentage of work to be performed by a M/W/EBE _____________________%
Information on the M/W/EBE Utilized:
Name __________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________
Phone Number
Signature of firm attesting to participation ____________________________
Title and Date ____________________________________________________
Type of work to be performed _______________________________________
Please attach:
1.Proper certification documentation if applying as a M/WBE and check the appropriate
box below. This M/WBE will be applying with documentation from:
Cook County State Certification
Federal Certification Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
City of Chicago Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council
2.Attach business license if applying as an EBE
TERRA Engineering Ltd
343,049
343,049
100.0
X
Karen Steingraber
225 W. Ohio St., 4th Floor
312.467.0123
President 04/09/2024
Construction Oversight
X
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EXHIBIT G
M/W/EBE UTILIZATION SUMMARY REPORT
The following Schedule accurately reflects the value of each MBE/WBE/EBE sub-agreement,
the amounts of money paid to each to date, and this Pay Request. The total proposed price
of response submitted is _____________________.
MBE/WBE/EBE
FIRM NAME
FIRM TYPE
(MBE/WBE/
EBE)
SERVICES
PERFORMED
AMOUNT OF
SUB-
CONTRACT
PERCENT OF
TOTAL
CONTRACT
AMOUNT
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
TOTAL
$
N/A
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CITY OF CHICAGO
DEPARTMENT OF PROCUREMENT SERVICES
JUN 3 O ?O?3
Karen Steingraber
Terra Engineering, Ltd
225W. Ohio St.,4th Fl.
Chicago, lL 60654
RE: CONTINUATION OF CERTIFICATION
Dear Ms. Steingraber:
We are pleased to inform you that Terra Engineering, Ltd. continues to be certified as a
Women-Owned Business Enterprise ("WBE") by the City of Chicago ("City"). This
recertification is a continuation of your previous certification which expired April 1,2020 and will
remain effective for as long as your firm continues to meet all certification eligibility requirements
and is contingent upon the firm affirming its eligibility by filing an annual No-Change Affidavit
each year. ln the past, the City has provided you with an annual letter confirming your
certification; such letters will no longer be issued. Therefore, we require you to be even more
diligent in filing your annual No-Change Affidavit 60 calendar days before your annual
anniversary date of June 1Sth.
It is now your responsibility to check the City's certification directory and verify your certification
status. As a condition of continued certification, you must file an annual No-Change Affidavit
60 calendar days before your anniversary date of June 1Sth. Please remember, you have an
affirmative duty to file your No-Change Affidavit 60 days prior to the anniversary date for timely
processing. Failure to file your annual No-Change Affidavit may result in the suspension or
rescission of your certification.
It is important to note that you also have an ongoing affirmative duty to notify the City of any
changes in ownership or control of your firm, or any other fact affecting your firm's eligibility for
certification within 10 days of such change. These changes may include butare not limited to
a change of address, change of business structure, change in ownership or ownership structure,
change of business operations, gross receipts and or personal net worth that exceed the program
threshold. Failure to provide the City with timely notice of such changes may result in the
suspension or rescission of your certification. ln addition, you may be liable for civil penalties
under Chapter 1-22, "False Claims", of the Municipal Code of Chicago.
You shall be deemed to have had your certification lapse and will be ineligible to participate as
an WBE if you fail to:
. File your annual No-Change Affidavit within the required time period;. Provide financial or other records requested pursuant to an audit within the required time
period;
121 NORTH LASALLE STREET, ROOM 806, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60602
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. Notify the City of any changes affecting your firm's certification within 10 days of such
change; or. File your recertification within the required time period.
You have an obligation to cooperate with the City with any reviews, audits or investigation of its
contracts and affirmative action programs. We strongly encourage you to assist us in maintaining
the integrity of our programs by reporting instances or suspicions of fraud or abuse to the City's
lnspector General at chicagoinspectorgeneral.org, or 866-|G-TIPLINE (866-448-47541.
lf you or your firm is found to be involved in certification, bidding and/or contractual fraud or
abuse, the City will pursue decertification and debarment. ln addition to any other penalty
imposed by law, any person who knowingly obtains, or knowingly assists another in obtaining a
contract with the City by falsely representing the individual or entity, or the individual or entity
assisted is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by incarceration in the county jail for a period not
to exceed six months, or a fine of not less than $5,000 and not more than $10,000 or both.
Your firm's name will be listed in the City's Directory of Minority and Women-Owned Business
Enterprises in the specialty area(s) of:
NAIGS Code(s):
541320 - Landscape Architectttral Services
541330 - Engineering Services
541370 - Surveying and Mapping Services (Except Geophysical)
Your firm's participation on City contracts will be credited only toward WBE goals in your area(s)
specialty. While your participation on City contracts is not limited to your area of specialty, credit
toward goals will be given only forwork that is self-performed and providing a commercially useful
function that is done in the approved specialty category.
Thank you for your interest in the City's Minority, Women-Owned Business Enterprise, Veteran-
Owned Business Enterprise and Business Enterprise Owned or Operated by People with
Disabilities (M BEAI/BEA/BE/BEPD) Prog ram.
Sincerely,
L -r]-'.-,-g---
Tammi Morgan
Contracting Equity
TM/fn W
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RICHARD MUNIZZO, PE
Senior Project Manager – Construction Engineering
*Experience prior to joining TERRA Engineering, Ltd.
www.terraengineering.com Chicago / Peoria / Oak Park / St. Louis / Milwaukee
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science
Civil & Environmental Engineering,
Emphasis: Construction
Management, University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign (2003)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1 year with TERRA
14 years prior to TERRA
LICENSES / CERTIFICATES
Professional Engineer
062.060396 (IL, 2008)
HMA Level I
PCC Level I/ACI Certified
Mixed Aggregates
Erosion Control Inspection
IDOT Documentation
OSHA-30 Hour
Mr. Munizzo recently joined TERRA, bringing with him an extensive array of experience
and an impressive wealth of knowledge in the field of civil and construction engineering.
From his previous roles as project communication liaison where he successfully
coordinated roadway closures and detour routes with various stakeholders, to his time as
construction project manager implementing and ensuring compliance with QA/QC
requirements for concrete and asphalt restoration, Richard has a proven track record of
delivering high-quality results and managing complex projects.
CITY OF EVANSTON / Various Construction Engineering Services – Municipal
Infrastructure Capital Improvements / Evanston, Illinois / Resident Engineer – Providing
construction administration, inspection and QA/QC as required per the City & IDOT
Standard Specifications. Responsibilities include reviewing and approving materials cut
sheets, coordinating contractor schedule, monitoring the contractor’s work, measuring
quantities and preparing pay estimates for City approval. Additional services include
enforcing IDOT traffic control requirements during construction and coordinating with utility
companies, residents/public and status update newsletter distribution as needed.
ILLINOIS STATE TOLL HIGHWAY AUTHORITY* / Systemwide Landscape & Erosion
Control Inspection / Resident Engineer – Provided field inspection, completed inspector
daily reports, conducted progress meetings, wrote change & extra work orders, calculated
monthly accruals, and processed contractor pay estimates for five different landscape
maintenance contracts. Completed independent erosion control inspections for various
projects.
ILLINOIS STATE TOLL HIGHWAY AUTHORITY* / Reagan Memorial Tollway I-88
Rehabilitation & Reconstruction / Chicago, IL / Resident Engineer/Project Communication
Liaison – Managed a staff of 15 field inspectors across a 22-mile-long roadway
rehabilitation project. Resolved RFIs and field issues relating to structural repairs, pavement
construction, drainage installation, electrical upgrades, and utility conflicts. Reviewed
project submittals & prepared and reviewed change and extra work orders. Utilized
scheduling tools to confirm ongoing project progress. Coordinated roadway closures and
detour routes with the Illinois Tollway, local municipalities and businesses, and emergency
responders for all projects throughout the I-88 corridor.
CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION* / O’Hare Airport – Fuel System Improvement
Program / Chicago, Illinois / Project Engineer – Provided field supervision for the installation
of a new steel pipe fuel transmission main. Provided the installation of deep shoring
systems, horizontal directional drilling, pipe fitting and testing, & design of pipe manifolds
and valve vaults. Coordinated road & taxiway closures with Airport Operations and
adjacent construction projects.
ILLINOIS STATE TOLL HIGHWAY AUTHORITY* / Jane Addams Tollway I-90
Reconstruction / Project Engineer – Provided inspection of paving, grading, drainage,
lighting, electrical, guardrail, erosion control, and landscaping for the I-90 Reconstruction
and various bridge reconstruction projects including the Irene Road Entrance & Exit Ramp
construction. Prepared pay estimates and balanced final contract quantities and pay items.
IDOT/CDOT* / Dan Ryan I-94 Reconstruction & Wacker Drive Reconstruction / Chicago,
Illinois / Associate Civil Engineer – Experience included all phases of transportation
engineering, including preliminary and conceptual engineering Phase I and Phase II Plan
preparation. Provided engineering design including drainage, erosion control, MOT, &
geometric design for major highways and urban streets.
PEOPLES GAS* / Chicago, Illinois / Construction Project Manager – Responsible for
forecasting costs and quantity estimates at project completion for QIP projects. Reviewed
project costs and quantities against the monthly forecast and performed a variance
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RICHARD MUNIZZO, PE
Senior Project Manager – Construction Engineering
*Experience prior to joining TERRA Engineering, Ltd.
www.terraengineering.com Chicago / Peoria / Oak Park / St. Louis / Milwaukee
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science
Civil & Environmental Engineering,
Emphasis: Construction
Management, University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign (2003)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1 year with TERRA
14 years prior to TERRA
LICENSES / CERTIFICATES
Professional Engineer
062.060396 (IL, 2008)
HMA Level I
PCC Level I/ACI Certified
Mixed Aggregates
Erosion Control Inspection
IDOT Documentation
OSHA-30 Hour
analysis to identify the key factors impacting the project data through Power BI. Completed
gas main installation and retirement work orders and monitored service transfer and
retirement work orders to track project progress through Maximo. Tasked with analyzing
restoration contract methodology and unit prices to clarify unit redundancies and identify
possible cost savings resulting in a 15% reduction in restoration costs. Prepared P6
schedule updates for ongoing projects to compare against the initial project baseline.
Utilized SharePoint to access PGL gas resources and standards, enter project permit
requests, input project change orders, and monitor customer call-ins for active projects.
Supervised a team of field coordinators by managing field assignments, reviewing daily
progress reports, facilitating safety meetings, and conducting project site visits.
Coordinated ongoing projects with in-house contractors, PGL resources, several third
parties including CDOT, DWM, COMED, various Telecoms, and private developers.
Confirmed field tickets and monthly invoices through SAP to accurately compensate
contractors. Familiarity with a wide variety of main installation and repair methods such as
directional boring, trenching, insertion, jack & bore, internal clamping, internal lining, & deep
shore excavations. Implemented QA/QC requirements for both concrete and asphalt
restoration and trained field personnel to ensure contractors were following the CDOT
standards and specifications.
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LAITH ALMOMANI
Construction Engineer
*Experience prior to joining TERRA Engineering, Ltd.
www.terraengineering.com Chicago / Peoria / Oak Park / St. Louis / Milwaukee
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science
Civil Engineering: Transportation
University of Wisconsin
Milwaukee (2019)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1 year with TERRA
3 years prior to TERRA
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member of American Society of
Civil Engineers.
Institute of Transportation
Engineers
Arab American Association for
Engineers and Architects.
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
IDOT Documentation of Contract
Quantities (2027 exp)
Cert. # 23-20484
IDOT Erosion and Sediment
Control Workshop Module III:
Inspection Module (2028 exp)
IDOT Erosion and Sediment
Control Workshop Module I:
Fundamental Module
Laith is a civil engineer with experience working both on design engineering and
construction engineering projects. As an engineering inspector, has performed
construction inspection of high impact pavement projects, traffic control projects, concrete
pouring, and sustainable stormwater projects. He has demonstrated leadership skills with
excellent interpersonal skills and proficiency in a variety of software applications.
CITY OF EVANSTON CAPTIAL IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING /
Evanston, IL / Cook County, IL/ Engineering Inspector / Working with the Department of
Public Works in the City of Evanston, Capital Improvements summed the reconstruction
of five alleys including sidewalk, as well as adding a new storm sewer line for each. Work
involved inspection of the construction process, ensuring the work is performed according
to plans, and taking measurements and documentation of the work and materials that
were used. In addition, keeping the residents informed and satisfied at all times.
THE ILLINOIS STATE TOLL HIGHWAY AUTHORITY LANDSCAPE PLANTING
IMPROVEMENTS / Lee County, IL/ Engineering Inspector / Over twenty miles long,
Landscape Improvements included tree planting, pruning, and mowing across different
areas of I88. Work performed included tree inspection, measurement and documentation
of materials, and ensuring the work is according to plans and Tollway regulations.
CHRISTOPHER B. BURKE ENGINEERING LLC / ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (IDOT) + FOREST PRESERVES OF COOK COUNTY (FPCC) / Des
Plaines River Trail Segment III Project / Cook County, IL / Engineering Inspector – The
project is approximately two miles long trail including a drilled shaft concrete boardwalk
and a deep pile bridge. The scope involve overseeing work is performed according to plans
and specifications; inspecting and documenting work, structures, and materials used are
detailed and referenced according to IDOT specifications; performing traffic and erosion
control checks on a weekly basis; taking final measurements and preparing billing reports,
as well as perform material and quantity checks; and ensuring a deep understanding of
the project in order to engage with and provide guidance to the public.
DAAR ENGINEERING* / Milwaukee, WI / Engineering Technician / Provided
communications fiber optics design and construction inspection as well as pole surveying.
Upon repair and restoration completion, inspected site to ensure project was completed
according to contract plans.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS* / Milwaukee, WI / Engineering Inspector / On high
impact pavement projects, supervised road paving projects, and inspected utility boxes
according to plans and water flow and elevation. Provided street marking inspections and
traffic counts data collection for traffic control projects. Inspected dimensions and crack
control cuts on concrete pouring projects. Provided layouts and materials quantities
inspections on sustainable stormwater management projects. Also took measurements
and prepared billing reports for management after each project.
SKILLS
AutoCAD
Synchro
Grain Size Distribution Analysis
Compression Testing
Theodolite Surveying
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TERESE FEYERHERD
Construction Engineer
*Experience prior to joining TERRA Engineering, Ltd.
www.terraengineering.com Chicago / Peoria / Oak Park / St. Louis / Milwaukee
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science
Construction Management,
Bradley University, Peoria (2001 –
Sigma Lambda Chi National
Construction Honor Society)
Coursework – Summer
College of DuPage (1998, 1999 –
Academic Honors)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1 year with TERRA
14 years prior to TERRA
LICENSES / CERTIFICATES
IDOT Documentation of Contract
Quantities (2010, expired)
Mixture Aggregate (2001, expired)
IDOT PCC Level I (2002, expired)
IDOT PCC Level II (2003, expired)
Work Zone Safety Seminar (2002,
expired)
HMA Level I (2003, expired)
Nuclear Density Safety (2003,
expired)
Peoples Gas Fusion Certified
RWP On-Track Safety
UPRR Safety
OSHA 10-Hour Safety
Primavera Expedition Certification
CPR certified
Terese has extensive experience in heavy highway Civil, Roadway and Gas Pipeline
projects. Her roles and responsibilities in the various projects include quality control and
quality assurance, interpretation of construction documents and drawings, review of shop
drawings, troubleshooting and assisting in the resolution of field problems, field inspection
and close out phase of projects.
PEOPLES GAS SMP* / Capital Program / Chicago, IL / Restoration Project Manager –
Directed field restoration inspectors personnel on their daily tasks; ensured inspectors have
materials and knowledge to perform their duties; assured project /phase work lists and
punch lists are completed per contract specifications and CDOT specifications; gathered
restoration quantities with contractor and entered in collector system for payment and
reports; ordered permits for the restoration; reviewed drawings and quantities before going
to OUC; gathered dates for scheduling meetings; and scheduled subcontractors work for
restoration
PEOPLES GAS AMRP* / Capital Program / Chicago, IL / Field Engineer/Ticket
Closeout/Restoration Coordinator/Peoples Metrics – Measured and filled out service
tickets, daily reports, opening sheets and as-builts; inspected several contractor’s
construction crews for installation of gas main and services; worked on the closeout
process of services for payment to the contractor; entered daily reports in Unifier program;
directed field restoration inspector personnel on their daily tasks; ensured inspectors have
materials and knowledge to perform their duties; gathered pipe and restoration information
to report to managers; assisted in the interpretation and implementation of CDOT
specifications related to restoration work; verified that the contractor related complaints
are resolved and forward all non-contractor related complaints to the responsible group
for resolution; scheduled and documented the walkthroughs for work list and punch lists
and enter in Unifier; assured project /phase work lists and punch lists are completed per
contract specifications and CDOT specifications; assisted in the verification of citations
issued and gather pictures and findings; assisted in the verification of MOUs/Conflicts and
ensure the summary cover is completed; and worked on the Legacy project to camera
existing sewers for cross bores.
ILLINOIS TOLLWAY* / Dixon Plaza Improvements / Dixon, IL / Construction Engineer –
Inspected contractor’s field work and measurement of items pertaining to project for basis
of payment; worked in the closeout process and payment to the contractor; and prepared
weekly pay estimates.
ILLINOIS TOLLWAY* / Ronald Reagan Highway (I-88) Plaza 51 / Construction Engineer –
Inspected contractor’s field work and measurement of items pertaining to project for basis
of payment; and worked in the closeout of pay items and was able to close the project
items quickly.
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION* / Illinois Route 59 Improvements / Illinois
/ Construction Engineer – Inspected contractor’s field activities, included reconstruction
and widening of Route 59 from 111th to 143rd; inspected, measured and documented
the items pertaining to project for basis of payment; and utilized a total station to survey
the sub-grade prior to installing the final pavement.
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO* / Campus Plaza Repair / Chicago, IL / Construction Engineer –
Supervised the repair of the plaza and assured that the contractor complied with project
specifications and manufacturer’s recommendations.
ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY* / IITRI Towers Office Space Improvements +
Capital Improvement Master Plan Cost Estimation / Chicago, IL / Cost Estimator –
Performed cost estimate for IITRI Towers Office Space and a ten-year Capital Improvement
Master Plan and prepared a proposal to be presented in front of the board.
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TERESE FEYERHERD
Construction Engineer
*Experience prior to joining TERRA Engineering, Ltd.
www.terraengineering.com Chicago / Peoria / Oak Park / St. Louis / Milwaukee
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science
Construction Management,
Bradley University, Peoria (2001 –
Sigma Lambda Chi National
Construction Honor Society)
Coursework – Summer
College of DuPage (1998, 1999 –
Academic Honors)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1 year with TERRA
14 years prior to TERRA
LICENSES / CERTIFICATES
IDOT Documentation of Contract
Quantities (2010, expired)
Mixture Aggregate (2001, expired)
IDOT PCC Level I (2002, expired)
IDOT PCC Level II (2003, expired)
Work Zone Safety Seminar (2002,
expired)
HMA Level I (2003, expired)
Nuclear Density Safety (2003,
expired)
Peoples Gas Fusion Certified
RWP On-Track Safety
UPRR Safety
OSHA 10-Hour Safety
Primavera Expedition Certification
CPR certified
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION* / I-55 Improvements / Illinois /
Construction Engineer – Inspected, measured and documented contractor’s field
activities, which included resurfacing, grinding, placement of reflectors, cleaning sewers,
stripping, placement of induction loops, and slurry coating shoulders
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION* / Dan Ryan Improvements / Chicago,
IL / Construction Engineer – Supervised the preliminary stages for crossovers; inspected
the removal of the existing shoulder and placement of temporary asphalt; and obtained
field measurements of project items and documented for basis of payment.
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION* / 59th and Ashland Improvements /
Construction Engineer – Performed Survey of project for layout; supervised excavation of
contaminated soil performed on time and materials basis; inspected placement of
concrete, curb and gutter, and stripping; supervised cleaning of storm sewer and lining of
pipe; and measured material and documented the quantities.
CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION / 23rd & Kedzie and 63rd & Loomis /
Construction Engineer – Approved the sub grade prior to backfill and inspected the fill
material and performed field inspection of the installation of fencing.
CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION/Stanley Consultants* / Ashland Avenue
and Cicero Avenue Improvements / Chicago, IL / Construction Engineer – Performed field
inspection of installation of conduits for signal connections; and measured and inspected
the sidewalk removal and replacement.
METRA* / Elburn Station, Palos, and Worth / Greater Chicago, IL / Construction Engineer –
Utilized Primavera Expedition program for data entry and coordinated project records and
maintained all system project files; prepared meeting minutes for various meetings; and
performed field inspection duties and prepared punch list of the project.
ILLINOIS TOLLWAY* / Open Road Tolling, River Rd. Plaza 19 / Construction Engineer –
Prepared pay estimates; reviewed daily reports; coordinated all construction revisions
information and relayed it to the field personnel; tracked all submittals, RFIs and
correspondence; and prepare meeting minutes for all meetings.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE INDUSTRY* / Hillside, IL / Construction + Geotechnical
Technician – Assisted the construction and geotechnical departments with various duties;
tested concrete for quality control; and collected soil samples from soil borings and
performed lab tests
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING – 2023 ALLEY IMPROVEMENTSEvanston, Illinois
Inspection and documentation services for the reconstruction of five alleys
throughout the City of Evanston. Locations were selected based on the existing
condition of the alley and the need for storm sewer upgrades. Storm sewer
improvements ranged between 400 ft and 1,500 ft for each alley. Pavement
removal and excavation was completed with minimal disruption to the adjacent
residential and commercial properties. Storm sewer pipes ranging from eight to
twenty-four inches were installed along with new drainage structures. Alleys were
backfilled to grade and paved with eight inches of Portland Cement Concrete.
Additionally, sidewalk and curb and gutter located adjacent to the alley aprons
were replaced in compliance with ADA Standards. Pre-existing conditions,
construction progress, and completed as-builts were documented with quantities
and photos, providing evidence of the work in each stage. Upon completion, final
restoration and clean-up was done to ensure any disturbed areas were replaced
as-is or better. Public involvement was also of the utmost importance, in keeping
the residents of Evanston both informed and addressing any issues and concerns
in a timely manner. This project was funded by the City of Evanston.
CLIENT
City of Evanston
CONTACT
City of Evanston
Bridget Nash
2100 Ridge Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
847-448-8102
bnash@cityofevanston.org
CONSTRUCTION
$1,900,000 (Cost)
$105,659 (Fee)
DATES
2023
SERVICES
Construction Engineering
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EMERSON STREET TRAFFIC SIGNALMODERNIZATION PROJECTEvanston, Illinois
The traffic signal upgrades at four intersections along Emerson Street in Evanston
support the city’s objectives to improve not only traffic flow along Emerson Street
but also to maintain a safe and reliable thoroughfare for pedestrians and bicyclists.
The project included survey, geotechnical and environmental services, traffic data
collection, traffic operations analysis, traffic signal design, pedestrian and bicycle
accommodations, and preparation of contract bid plans for the modernized traffic
signals.
Topographic survey covered utilities, right-of-way, and roadside features from
which a digital terrain model was developed. The geotechnical and environmental
services performed resulted in an approved Categorical Exclusion. Traffic data was
collected quickly and efficiently using Miovision video cameras to obtain peak hour
traffic volumes.
The focus of the project was to modernize three traffic signals on Emerson Street
located at the intersections with Maple Avenue, Elgin Road, and Dodge Avenue,
and one traffic signal at the intersection of Elgin Road and Benson Avenue. The
modernization improvements included evaluation of peak-hour traffic operations
and intersection lane arrangements, signal timing patterns throughout the day,
adaptive signal timing, and the addition of a traffic signal interconnect system.
CLIENT
City of Evanston
CONTACT
Rajeev Dahal
Senior Project Manager
City of Evanston
2100 Ridge Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
847.448.8159
rdahal@cityofevanston.org
CONSTRUCTION
$1.3M (est.)
DATES
2017 - 2021
SERVICES
Traffic Engineering/Studies
Construction Engineering
Surveying
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CLEARWELL NUMBER 9 REPLACEMENTEvanston, Illinois
TERRA provided site/civil engineering, landscape architecture and construction
engineering services for the City of Evanston’s Clearwell No. 9 replacement
project. The existing Clearwell No. 9 tank is the city’s largest potable water storage
and chlorination mixing tank that was originally constructed in 1934 and serves
the City of Evanston Water Treatment Plant. The Clearwell No. 9 underground
tank is located on Northwestern University’s campus at the southwest corner
of the intersection of N. Campus Drive and Lincoln Street. Assessment of the
existing underground concrete tank through structural inspections resulted in a
finding of limited remaining viable life of the original 1934 structure. This structural
assessment resulted in the City of Evanston moving forward with a plan to replace
the existing Clearwell No. 9 structure with a below grade 5-million-gallon capacity
cast in place concrete Clearwell No. 9 replacement structure that fit within the
footprint of the existing 1934 Clearwell No. 9 tank.
TERRA provided plans and specifications for the removal of the existing at grade
parking lot and replacement of the area with a 36-inch thick fiber reinforced
topsoil and landscape section placed above the new below grade Clearwell
No. 9 structure, removal and replacement of existing sidewalks, removal and
replacement of damaged landscape areas due to construction site activities,
the mill and grind of the surface course (top two inches) of the existing asphalt
pavement along N. Campus Drive and Lincoln Street, stormwater drainage
and erosion control plans, design of a 48”x24” mechanical joint tapping sleeve
connection to an existing 48-inch diameter precast concrete pressure pipe water
main, design of 107-lineal feet of 24-inch DIP potable water transmission line
yard piping, design of 154-lineal feet of DIP storm sewer pipe, design of a 6-foot
diameter dry well for sump pump discharge, civil site details, and the preparation
of maintenance of traffic (MOT) plans.
CLIENT
CDM Smith
CONTACT
Chris Martel
125 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 600
Chicago, IL 60606
312.346.5000
MartelCM@cdmsmith.com
CONSTRUCTION
N/A
DATES
2016 - 2020
SERVICES
Municipal Engineering
Construction Engineering
Landscape Architecture
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LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROGRAMEvanston, Illinois
The City of Evanston contracted with CDM Smith, with TERRA Engineering as a
subconsultant, to provide engineering services in support of the initiation of the
City’s Lead Service Line Re-placement (LSLR) Program. Engineering services
included LSLR Program Development, Field Investigations, Design of Private Side
LSLR Projects, Engineering Services During Construction of Private Side LSLR
Projects and Project Management.
The City of Evanston has a water main improvement program to replace 1%, or
1.5 miles, of the distribution system pipeline per year. The City currently replaces
the City-owned portion of the service lines connected to the water mains replaced
as part of the water main improvement pro-gram. The City-developed Drinking
Water Lead Reduction Initiative is composed of the following elements:
Lead Service Replacement (LSLR) Loan Program: In an effort to encourage and
in-centivize property owners to replace lead water service pipes during water
main re-placement work, the City is offering a zero interest loan to the property
owner for the re-placement of the customer owned lead service line (between
the shutoff valve and the house). The loan is for the full plumbing cost and is
repayable to the City at $100 per month.
Point of Use Filter Program: Under this Program, the City is offering a point-
of-use fil-ter pitcher and two replacement filter cartridges to those properties
where partial or full lead service line replacements occur in conjunction with the
annual Water Main Im-provement Project.
Post Construction Lead Testing Program: Under this Program, the City is
offering post construction lead testing approximately six weeks following full
or partial lead service pipe replacements in conjunction with the annual Water
Main Improvement Project.
Additionally, the City will share the cost of replacing a lead service line with
property owners who are not impacted by a water main replacement project.
Under this program, if the property owner replaces the private portion of the water
service (from their home to the valve located in the parkway) at their own expense,
the City will replace the portion of the water service from the valve to the water
main located in the street at no additional expense to the property owner.
CLIENT
CDM Smith
City of Evanston
CONTACT
Jonathon Meyer
CDM Smith
125 South Wacker Dr, Suite 700
Chicago IL 60606
P: 312.780.7700
E: MeyerJP@cdmsmith.com
CONTRUCTION
$86.047
DATES
2021 - 2023
SERVICES
Site Development
Water Resources
Surveying
Construction Engineering
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EVANSTON STORMWATER MASTER PLANEvanston, Illinois
TERRA is providing field services, review of as-builts, and GIS processing. A
combination of field data collection and as-built review is required to obtain data
for up to 1,000 structures. The data collected is to be reviewed and entered in the
GIS database.
TERRA staff will identify the most efficient route to collect the required data
through use of the as-built library or field data as necessary. Coordination will be
required with City of Evanston staff to arrange for access to the as-built library.
When as-built data is collected, photographs (excerpts) of the as-built plans will be
recorded, stored, and electronically cataloged for future reference by stormwater
modeling staff. Field notes with pipe diameters and measure-downs will be
collected for each structure that is inspected in the field.
TERRA will provide traffic control for all field work, but the City of Evanston has
offered to provide additional support on selected streets as requested.
CLIENTS
Hey & Associates, Inc.
City of Evanston
CONTACT
Jeff Wickenkamp, P.E, CFM, D.WRE
Vice President
Hey & Associates, Inc.
8755 W. Higgins Road
Suite 835
Chicago, IL 60631
773.693.9200
jwickenkamp@heyassoc.com
CONSTRUCTION
N/A
DATES
2020 - 2022 (est.)
SERVICES
Municipal Engineering
Surveying
GIS
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VILLAGE OF KENILWORTHCONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Kenilworth, Illinois
TERRA is provided construction management services for the Village of
Kenilworth’s Infrastructure Program. The project included roadway reconstruction
with permeable pavement, storm sewer installation, water main replacement,
combined sewer repairs and lining, curb and gutter, porous parkway areas,
underdrains, street light pole replacement, erosion and sediment control, parkway
restoration, and sidewalk installation.
Kenilworth suffered a flooding event in 2008 that caused the Village Board of
Trustees to identify and mitigate the causes of sewer surcharging and flooding.
Kenilworth had a combined sewer system that allowed for stormwater mixing with
sewage causing a surcharge of water and sewage into basements, streets, and
Lake Michigan. A new sewer system was constructed allowing them to avoid the
integration of stormwater into the sanitary sewer and Lake Michigan. The Green
Infrastructure costs for this project were supported in part due to the generous
support of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.
CLIENT
Village of Kenilworth
CONTACT
Patrick Brennan
Scott Moe
Village of Kenilworth
419 Richmond Road
Kenilworth, Illinois 60043
847.251.1666
pbrennan@villageofkenilworth.org
CONSTRUCTION
$193,400
DATES
2016
SERVICES
Landscape Architecture
Municipal Engineering
Construction Engineering
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LAKE STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
Oak Park, Illinois
TERRA provided preliminary engineering report (Phase I) and street improvement
construction documents and plans for Phase II. TERRA Also managed the
construction works for this project, which included street lighting, traffic signal
modernization, new traffic signal installation, traffic signal interconnect including
vehicle emergency preemption, sewer and water main installation, curb & gutter/
sidewalk/driveway replacement, roadway resurfacing and pavement marking.
CLIENT
Village of Oak Park
CONTACT
N/A
CONSTRUCTION
N/A
DATES
N/A
SERVICES
Construction Documents
Site Development
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MAIN AND UNIVERSITYINTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
Peoria, Illinois
TERRA worked with the City of Peoria and Bradley University on an aggressive
design-build project to complete the redesign and reconstruction of the Main
and University intersection, along with regional pedestrian improvements and
vehicular traffic calming measures. The project included replacement of existing
infrastructure, streetscape enhancements, pedestrian upgrades and new traffic
signals. TERRA assisted the city throughout the public involvement process and
developed a comprehensive plan for the intersection and regional improvements
that considered public input.
TERRA provided site civil engineering, landscape architecture, and construction
engineering services on this fast-track project which allowed six months for
design and construction. The City of Peoria was intent on managing total project
costs while providing a high-quality product. The intersection reconstruction
work included a “road diet” reducing the intersection from six lanes to three, and
creating curb bump outs with landscaped rain garden planters and decorative seat
walls to improve the streetscape experience. The intersection was raised to create
a “tabletop,” placing the focus on pedestrians and calming traffic speeds. Signal
improvements included new traffic signals which incorporate an all-pedestrian
phase, allowing diagonal crossings. Regional improvements include new midblock
crosswalks with in-roadway lighting and pedestrian activated beacons around
the Bradley University campus, along with neighborhood vehicular traffic calming
measures to minimize traffic impact due to reduced intersection capacity.
CLIENT
City of Peoria
CONTACT
Andrea Klopfenstein
City of Peoria
3505 N. Dries Lane
Peoria, IL 61604-1210
309.494.8816
aklopfenstein@peoriagov.org
CONSTRUCTION
$2.5M
DATES
2013 - 2014
SERVICES
Landscape Architecture
Traffic Engineering / Studies
Transportation Engineering
Surveying
Construction Engineering
AWARDS
ASCE Central IL Project of the Year
ACEC IL Engineering Excellence Award
APWA Project of the Year
AWARD-
WINNING
PROJECT
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2024 Capital Improvements Projects Construction Engineering, M/W/D/EBE Memo 04.29.2024
To: Edgar Cano, Public Works Agency Director
Lara Biggs, Capital Planning & Engineering Bureau Chief
Bridget Nash, Senior Project Manager
From: Tammi Nunez, Purchasing Manager
Subject: 2024 Capital Improvements Projects Construction Engineering
Date: April 29, 2024
The goal of the Minority, Women and Evanston Business Enterprise Program
(M/W/D/EBE) is to assist such businesses with opportunities to grow. In order to
help ensure such growth, the City’s goal is to have general contractors u tilize
M/W/EBEs to perform no less than 25% of the awarded contract.
With regard to the recommendation for the 2024 Capital Improvements Projects
Construction Engineering, Terra Engineering Ltd., total base bid is $343,049 and
they are found to be in compliance with the City’s goal. They will receive credit for
100% M/W/D/EBE participation.
Name of M/W/D/EBE Scope of
Work
Contract
Amount
% MBE WBE DBE EBE
Terra Engineering Ltd.
225 W. Ohio St., 4th Floor
Chicago, IL 60654
Design
Construction
Engineering
$343,049 100% X
Total M/W/D/EBE $343,049 100%
CC: Hitesh Desai, Chief Financial Officer
Memorandum
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Page 2 ACTIONS April 29,2024
Item Item Description Motion Disposition
A2.Approval of a Contract with Monson
Nicholas,Inc.for the Service Center
Building D -2024 Parking Garage
Restoration (Bid 24-03)
Staff recommended the City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute an agreement with Monson
Nicholas,Inc.(714 North Yale Avenue,Villa Park,
Illinois,60181)for the Service Center Building D -
2024 Parking Garage Restoration (Bid 24-03)in the
amount of $542,680.00.
Funding is provided from the Capital Improvement
Fund 2024 General Obligation Bonds in the amount
of $542,680.A detailed financial analysis is included
in the attached memo.
Approved on
Consent Agenda
for Action
A3.Approval of Contract with TERRA
Engineering,Ltd.for 2024 Capital
Improvements Projects Construction
Engineering
Staff recommended that City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute a contract with TERRA
Engineering,Ltd.(225 West Ohio Street,4th Floor,
Chicago,IL 60654)for 2024 Capital Improvements
Projects Construction Engineering in the
not-to-exceed amount of $343,049.00.
Funding is provided from the General Fund (Account
100.40.4410.62150)in the amount of $257,286.75
and from the Sewer Fund in the amount of
$85,762.25 (Account 515.40.4410.62150).
Approved for
Action
8-0
Aye:Kelly,Harris,
Wynne,Nieuwsma,
Suffredin,Revelle,
Reid,Geracaris
Absent:Burns
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CITY OF EVANSTON
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
The parties referenced herein desire to enter into an agreement for professional
services for
2024 Capital Improvements Projects Construction Engineering
(“the Project”)
THIS AGREEMENT (hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement”) entered into this 30
day of April, 2024, between the City of Evanston, an Illinois municipal corporation with
offices located at 2100 Ridge Avenue, Evanston Illinois 60201 (hereinafter referred to as the
“City”), and TERRA Engineering, Ltd., with offices located at 225 West Ohio Street, 4th
Floor, Chicago, IL 60654 (hereinafter referred to as the “Consultant”). Compensation for all
basic Services (“the Services”) provided by the Consultant pursuant to the terms of this
Agreement shall not exceed $343,049.00.
I. COMMENCEMENT DATE
Consultant shall commence the Services on May 13, 2024 or no later than three
(3) DAYS AFTER City executes and delivers this Agreement to Consultant.
II. COMPLETION DATE
Consultant shall complete the Services by November 29, 2024. If this Agreement
provides for renewals after an initial term, no renewal shall begin until agreed to in
writing by both parties prior to the completion date of this Agreement.
III. PAYMENTS
City shall pay Consultant those fees as provided here: Payment shall be made
upon the completion of each task for a project, as set forth in Exhibit A –
Project Milestones and Deliverables. Any expenses in addition to those set
forth here must be specifically approved by the City in writing in advance.
IV. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Consultant shall perform the services (the “Services”) set forth here: Services are
those as defined in Exhibit A, the City’s Request for Proposal (Exhibit B), and
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Consultant’s Response to the Proposal (Exhibit C). Services may include, if any,
other documented discussions and agreements regarding scope of work and cost
(Exhibit D).
V. GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Services. Consultant shall perform the Services in a professional and
workmanlike manner. All Services performed and documentation (regardless
of format) provided by Consultant shall be in accordance with the standards of
reasonable care and skill of the profession, free from errors or omissions,
ambiguities, coordination problems, and other defects. Consultant shall take
into account any and all applicable plans and/or specifications furnished by
City, or by others at City’s direction or request, to Consultant during the term of
this Agreement. All materials, buildings, structures, or equipment designed or
selected by Consultant shall be workable and fit for the intended use thereof,
and will comply with all applicable governmental requirements. Consultant
shall require its employees to observe the working hours, rules, security
regulations and holiday schedules of City while working and to perform its
Services in a manner which does not unreasonably interfere with the City’s
business and operations, or the business and operations of other tenants and
occupants in the City which may be affected by the work relative to this
Agreement. Consultant shall take all necessary precautions to assure the
safety of its employees who are engaged in the performance of the Services,
all equipment and supplies used in connection therewith, and all property of
City or other parties that may be affected in connection therewith. If requested
by City, Consultant shall promptly replace any employee or agent performing
the Services if, in the opinion of the City, the performance of the employee or
agent is unsatisfactory.
Consultant is responsible for conforming its final work product to generally
accepted professional standards for all work performed pursuant to this
Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement accords any third-party beneficiary
rights whatsoever to any non-party to this Agreement that any non-party may
seek to enforce. Consultant acknowledges and agrees that should Consultant
or its sub-consultants provide false information, or fail to be or remain in
compliance with this Agreement; the City may void this Agreement. The
Consultant warrants and states that it has read the Contract Documents, and
agrees to be bound thereby, including all performance guarantees as respects
Consultant’s work and all indemnity and insurance requirements.
The Consultant shall obtain prior approval from the City prior to sub-
contracting with any entity or person to perform any of the work required under
this Agreement. If the Consultant sub-contracts any of the services to be
performed under this Agreement, the sub-consultant agreement shall provide
that the services to be performed under any such agreement shall not be
sublet, sold, transferred, assigned or otherwise disposed of to another entity or
person without the City’s prior written consent. The Consultant shall be
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responsible for the accuracy and quality of any sub-consultant’s work.
All sub-consultant agreements shall include verbatim or by reference the
provisions in this Agreement binding upon Consultant as to all Services
provided by this Agreement, such that it is binding upon each and every sub-
consultant that does work or provides Services under this Agreement.
The Consultant shall cooperate fully with the City, other City contractors, other
municipalities and local government officials, public utility companies, and
others, as may be directed by the City. This shall include attendance at
meetings, discussions and hearings as requested by the City. This
cooperation shall extend to any investigation, hearings or meetings convened
or instituted by the City, any of its departments, and/or OSHA relative to this
Project, as necessary. Consultant shall cooperate with the City in scheduling
and performing its Work to avoid conflict, delay in or interference with the work
of others, if any, at the Project.
Except as otherwise provided herein, the nature and scope of Services
specified in this Agreement may only be modified by a writing approved by
both parties. This Agreement may be modified or amended from time to time
provided, however, that no such amendment or modification shall be effective
unless reduced to writing and duly authorized and signed by the authorized
representatives of the parties.
B. Representation and Warranties. Consultant represents and warrants that:
(1) Consultant possesses and will keep in force all required licenses to
perform the Services; (2) the employees of Consultant performing the Services
are fully qualified, licensed as required, and skilled to perform the Services.
C. Breach/Default. Any one of the following events shall be deemed an event of
default hereunder by Consultant, subject to Consultant’s right to cure:
1. Failure to perform the Services as defined in Paragraph A above and
contained within Exhibit A;
2. Failure to comply with any other of the General Provisions contained within
this contract.
Consultant, within thirty (30) days, shall have the right to cure any default
herein listed at its own expense, including completion of Services or the
replacement or termination of any agent, employee, or sub-contractor as a
result of any violation of the General Provisions contained herein.
D. Remedy. City does not waive any right to exercise any option to cure any
breach or default on the part of contractor, including but not limited to
injunctive relief, an action in law or equity or termination of this Agreement as
outlined in Paragraph E of this section.
E. Termination. City may, at any time, with or without cause, terminate this
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Agreement upon seven (7) days written notice to Consultant. If the City
terminates this agreement, the City will make payment to Consultant for
Services performed prior to termination. Payments made by the City pursuant
to this Agreement are subject to sufficient appropriations made by the City of
Evanston City Council. In the event of termination resulting from non-
appropriation or insufficient appropriation by the City Council, the City’s
obligations hereunder shall cease and there shall be no penalty or further
payment required. In the event of an emergency or threat to the life, safety or
welfare of the citizens of the City, the City shall have the right terminate this
Agreement without prior written notice. Within thirty (30) days of termination of
this Agreement, the Consultant shall turn over to the City any documents,
drafts, and materials, including but not limited to, outstanding work product,
data, studies, test results, source documents, AutoCAD Version 2007, PDF,
ARTView, Word, Excel spreadsheets, technical specifications and
calculations, and any other such items specifically identified by the City related
to the Services herein.
F. Independent Consultant. Consultant’s status shall be that of an independent
Consultant and not that of a servant, agent, or employee of City. Consultant
shall not hold Consultant out, nor claim to be acting, as a servant, agent or
employee of City. Consultant is not authorized to, and shall not, make or
undertake any agreement, understanding, waiver or representation on behalf
of City. Consultant shall at its own expense comply with all applicable workers
compensation, unemployment insurance, employer’s liability, tax withholding,
minimum wage and hour, and other federal, state, county and municipal laws,
ordinances, rules, regulations and orders. Consultant shall require its
employees to observe the working hours, rules, security regulations and
holiday schedules of City, including but not limited to all policies and work
rules applicable to City employees while on City property such as the
Workplace Harassment Policy; COVID-19 Vaccination Policy; and Drug and
Alcohol Policy. Consultant agrees to abide by the Occupational Safety &
Health Act of 1970 (OSHA), and as the same may be amended from time to
time, applicable state and municipal safety and health laws and all regulations
pursuant thereto. Consultant shall certify that its agents, employees and
subcontractors are in compliance with City work rules applicable to City
employees while on City property. Failure to certify or violation of work rules is
subject to the Default provisions of Paragraph C.
G. Conflict of Interest. Consultant represents and warrants that no prior or
present services provided by Consultant to third parties conflict with the
interests of City in respect to the Services being provided hereunder except as
shall have been expressly disclosed in writing by Consultant to City and
consented to in writing to City.
H. Ownership of Documents and Other Materials. All originals, duplicates and
negatives of all plans, drawings, reports, photographs, charts, programs,
models, specimens, specifications, AutoCAD Version 2007, Excel
spreadsheets, PDF, and other documents or materials required to be
furnished by Consultant hereunder, including drafts and reproduction copies
thereof, shall be and remain the exclusive property of City, and City shall have
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the unlimited right to publish and use all or any part of the same without
payment of any additional royalty, charge, or other compensation to
Consultant. Upon the termination of this Agreement, or upon request of City,
during any stage of the Services, Consultant shall promptly deliver all such
materials to City. Consultant shall not publish, transfer, license or, except in
connection with carrying out obligations under this Agreement, use or reuse all
or any part of such reports and other documents, including working pages,
without the prior written approval of City, provided, however, that Consultant
may retain copies of the same for Consultant’s own general reference.
I. Payment. Invoices for payment shall be submitted by Consultant to City at
the address set forth above, together with reasonable supporting
documentation, City may require such additional supporting documentation as
City reasonably deems necessary or desirable. Payment shall be made in
accordance with the Illinois Local Government Prompt Payment Act, after
City’s receipt of an invoice and all such supporting documentation.
J. Right to Audit. Consultant shall for a period of three years following
performance of the Services, keep and make available for the inspection,
examination and audit by City or City’s authorized employees, agents or
representatives, at all reasonable time, all records respecting the services and
expenses incurred by Consultant, including without limitation, all book,
accounts, memoranda, receipts, ledgers, canceled checks, and any other
documents indicating, documenting, verifying or substantiating the cost and
appropriateness of any and all expenses. If any invoice submitted by
Consultant is found to have been overstated, Consultant shall provide City an
immediate refund of the overpayment together with interest at the highest rate
permitted by applicable law, and shall reimburse all of City’s expenses for and
in connection with the audit respecting such invoice.
K. Indemnity. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City
and its officers, elected and appointed officials, agents, and employees from
any and all liability, losses, or damages as a result of claims, demands, suits,
actions, or proceedings of any kind or nature, including but not limited to costs,
and fees, including attorney’s fees, judgments or settlements, resulting from or
arising out of any negligent or willful act or omission on the part of the
Consultant or Consultant’s sub-contractors, employees, agents or sub-
contractors during the performance of this Agreement. Such indemnification
shall not be limited by reason of the enumeration of any insurance coverage
herein provided. This provision shall survive completion, expiration, or
termination of this Agreement.
Nothing contained herein shall be construed as prohibiting the City, or its
officers, agents, or employees, from defending through the selection and use
of their own agents, attorneys, and experts, any claims, actions or suits
brought against them. The Consultant shall be liable for the costs, fees, and
expenses incurred in the defense of any such claims, actions, or suits. Nothing
herein shall be construed as a limitation or waiver of defenses available to the
City and employees and agents, including but not limited to the Illinois Local
Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act, 745 ILCS
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10/1-101 et seq.
At the City Corporation Counsel’s option, Consultant must defend all suits
brought upon all such Losses and must pay all costs and expenses incidental
to them, but the City has the right, at its option, to participate, at its own cost,
in the defense of any suit, without relieving Consultant of any of its obligations
under this Agreement. Any settlement of any claim or suit related to this
Agreement by Consultant must be made only with the prior written consent of
the City Corporation Counsel, if the settlement requires any action on the part
of the City.
To the extent permissible by law, Consultant waives any limits to the amount
of its obligations to indemnify, defend, or contribute to any sums due under
any Losses, including any claim by any employee of Consultant that may be
subject to the Illinois Workers Compensation Act, 820 ILCS 305/1 et seq. or
any other related law or judicial decision, including but not limited to, Kotecki v.
Cyclops Welding Corporation, 146 Ill. 2d 155 (1991). The City, however, does
not waive any limitations it may have on its liability under the Illinois Workers
Compensation Act, the Illinois Pension Code or any other statute.
Consultant shall be responsible for any losses and costs to repair or remedy
work performed under this Agreement resulting from or arising out of any act
or omission, neglect, or misconduct in the performance of its Work or its sub-
consultants’ work. Acceptance of the work by the City will not relieve the
Consultant of the responsibility for subsequent correction of any such error,
omissions and/or negligent acts or of its liability for loss or damage resulting
therefrom. All provisions of this Section shall survive completion, expiration, or
termination of this Agreement.
L. Insurance. Consultant shall carry and maintain at its own cost with such
companies as are reasonably acceptable to City all necessary liability
insurance (which shall include as a minimum the requirements set forth below)
during the term of this Agreement, for damages caused or contributed to by
Consultant, and insuring Consultant against claims which may arise out of or
result from Consultant’s performance or failure to perform the Services
hereunder: (1) worker’s compensation in statutory limits and employer’s
liability insurance in the amount of at least $500,000, (2) comprehensive
general liability coverage, and designating City as additional insured for not
less than $3,000,000 combined single limit for bodily injury, death and property
damage, per occurrence, (3) comprehensive automobile liability insurance
covering owned, non-owned and leased vehicles for not less than $1,000,000
combined single limit for bodily injury, death or property damage, per
occurrence, and (4) errors and omissions or professional liability insurance
respecting any insurable professional services hereunder in the amount of at
least $1,000,000. Consultant shall give to the City certificates of insurance for
all Services done pursuant to this Agreement before Consultant performs any
Services, and, if requested by City, certified copies of the policies of insurance
evidencing the coverage and amounts set forth in this Section. The City may
also require Consultant to provide copies of the Additional Insured
Endorsement to said policy (ies) which name the City as an Additional Insured
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for all of Consultant’s Services and work under this Agreement. Any
limitations or modification on the certificate of insurance issued to the City in
compliance with this Section that conflict with the provisions of this Section
shall have no force and effect. Consultant’s certificate of insurance shall
contain a provision that the coverage afforded under the policy(s) will not be
canceled or reduced without thirty (30) days prior written notice (hand
delivered or registered mail) to City. Consultant understands that the
acceptance of certificates, policies and any other documents by the City in no
way releases the Consultant and its sub-contractors from the requirements set
forth herein. Consultant expressly agrees to waive its rights, benefits and
entitlements under the “Other Insurance” clause of its commercial general
liability insurance policy as respects the City. In the event Consultant fails to
purchase or procure insurance as required above, the parties expressly agree
that Consultant shall be in default under this Agreement, and that the City may
recover all losses, attorney’s fees and costs expended in pursuing a remedy or
reimbursement, at law or in equity, against Consultant.
Consultant acknowledges and agrees that if it fails to comply with all
requirements of this Section, that the City may void this Agreement.
M. Confidentiality. In connection with this Agreement, City may provide
Consultant with information to enable Consultant to render the Services
hereunder, or Consultant may develop confidential information for City.
Consultant agrees (i) to treat, and to obligate Consultant’s employees to treat,
as secret and confidential all such information whether or not identified by City
as confidential, (ii) not to disclose any such information or make available any
reports, recommendations and /or conclusions which Consultant may make for
City to any person, firm or corporation or use the same in any manner
whatsoever without first obtaining City’s written approval, and (iii) not to
disclose to City any information obtained by Consultant on a confidential basis
from any third party unless Consultant shall have first received written
permission from such third party to disclose such information.
Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140/7(2), records in
the possession of others whom the City has contracted with to perform a
governmental function are covered by the Act and subject to disclosure within
limited statutory timeframes (five (5) working days with a possible five (5)
working day extension). Upon notification from the City that it has received a
Freedom of Information Act request that calls for records within the
Consultant’s control, the Consultant shall promptly provide all requested
records to the City so that the City may comply with the request within the
required timeframe. The City and the Consultant shall cooperate to determine
what records are subject to such a request and whether or not any exemption
to the disclosure of such records or part thereof is applicable. Vendor shall
indemnify and defend the City from and against all claims arising from the
City’s exceptions to disclosing certain records which Vendor may designate as
proprietary or confidential. Compliance by the City with an opinion or a
directive from the Illinois Public Access Counselor or the Attorney General
under FOIA, or with a decision or order of Court with jurisdiction over the City,
shall not be a violation of this Section.
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N. Use of City’s Name or Picture of Property. Consultant shall not in the
course of performance of this Agreement or thereafter use or permit the use of
City’s name nor the name of any affiliate of City, nor any picture of or
reference to its Services in any advertising, promotional or other materials
prepared by or on behalf of Consultant, nor disclose or transmit the same to
any other party.
O. No Assignments or Sub-contracts. Consultant shall not assign or sub-
contract all or any part or its rights or obligations hereunder without City’s
express prior written approval. Any attempt to do so without the City’s prior
consent shall, at City’s option, be null and void and of no force or effect
whatsoever. Consultant shall not employ, contract with, or use the services of
any other architect, interior designer, engineer, consultant, special contractor,
or other third party in connection with the performance of the Services without
the prior written consent of City.
P. Compliance with Applicable Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations. In
performing the Services, Consultant shall comply with all applicable federal,
state, county, and municipal statutes, ordinances and regulations, at
Consultant’s sole cost and expense, except to the extent expressly provided to
the contrary herein. Whenever the City deems it reasonably necessary for
security reasons, the City may conduct at its own expense, criminal and driver
history background checks of Consultant’s officers, employees, sub-
contractors, or agents. Consultant shall immediately reassign any such
individual who in the opinion of the City does not pass the background check.
Q. Liens and Encumbrances. Consultant, for itself, and on behalf of all sub-
contractors, suppliers, materialmen and others claiming by, through or under
Consultant, hereby waives and releases any and all statutory or common law
mechanics’ materialmen’s’ or other such lien claims, or rights to place a lien
upon City property or any improvements thereon in connection with any
Services performed under or in connection with this Agreement. Consultant
further agrees, as and to the extent of payment made hereunder, to execute a
sworn affidavit respecting the payment and lien releases of all sub-contractors,
suppliers and materialmen, and a release of lien respecting the Services at
such time or times and in such form as may be reasonably requested by City.
Consultant shall protect City from all liens for labor performed, material
supplied or used by Consultant and/or any other person in connection with the
Services undertaken by consultant hereunder, and shall not at any time suffer
or permit any lien or attachment or encumbrance to be imposed by any sub-
consultant, supplier or materialmen, or other person, firm or corporation, upon
City property or any improvements thereon, by reason or any claim or demand
against Consultant or otherwise in connection with the Services.
R. Notices. Every notice or other communication to be given by either party to
the other with respect to this Agreement, shall be in writing and shall not be
effective for any purpose unless the same shall be served personally or by
United States certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, addressed if to City
as follows: City of Evanston, 2100 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, Illinois 60201,
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Attention: Purchasing Division and to Consultant at the address first above set
forth, or at such other address or addresses as City or Consultant may from
time to time designate by notice given as above provided.
S. Attorney’s Fees. In the event that the City commences any action, suit, or
other proceeding to remedy, prevent, or obtain relief from a breach of this
Agreement by Consultant, or arising out of a breach of this Agreement by
Consultant, the City shall recover from the Consultant as part of the judgment
against Consultant, its attorneys’ fees and costs incurred in each and every
such action, suit, or other proceeding.
T. Waiver. Any failure or delay by City to enforce the provisions of this
Agreement shall in no way constitute a waiver by City of any contractual right
hereunder, unless such waiver is in writing and signed by City.
U. Severability. In the event that any provision of this Agreement should be held
void, or unenforceable, the remaining portions hereof shall remain in full force
and effect.
V. Choice of Law. The rights and duties arising under this Agreement shall be
governed by the laws of the State of Illinois. Venue for any action arising out
or due to this Agreement shall be in Cook County, Illinois. The City shall not
enter into binding arbitration to resolve any dispute under this Agreement. The
City does not waive tort immunity by entering into this Agreement.
W. Time. Consultant agrees all time limits provided in this Agreement and any
Addenda or Exhibits hereto are of essence to this Agreement. Consultant
shall continue to perform its obligations while any dispute concerning the
Agreement is being resolved, unless otherwise directed by the City.
X. Survival. Except as expressly provided to the contrary herein, all provisions
of this Agreement shall survive all performances hereunder including the
termination of the Consultant.
VI. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
In the event of the Consultant’s noncompliance with any provision of Section 1-12-5
of the Evanston City Code, the Illinois Human Rights Act or any other applicable law,
the Consultant may be declared non-responsible and therefore ineligible for future
contracts or sub-contracts with the City, and the contract may be cancelled or voided
in whole or in part, and such other sanctions or penalties may be imposed or
remedies invoked as provided by statute or regulation.
During the performance of the contract, the Consultant agrees as follows:
A. That it will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment
because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin
or ancestry, or age or physical or mental disabilities that do not impair ability to work,
and further that it will examine all job classifications to determine if minority persons
or women are underutilized and will take appropriate affirmative action to rectify any
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such underutilization. Consultant shall comply with all requirements of City of
Evanston Code Section 1-12-5.
B. That, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by it on its
behalf, it will state that all applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without
discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status,
national origin, ancestry, or disability.
VII. SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY
The Consultant certifies pursuant to the Illinois Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 5/2105
et. seq.), that it has a written sexual harassment policy that includes, at a minimum,
the following information:
A. The illegality of sexual harassment;
B. The definition of sexual harassment under State law;
C. A description of sexual harassment utilizing examples;
D. The Consultant’s internal complaint process including penalties;
E. Legal recourse, investigation and complaint process available through the
Illinois Department of Human Rights and the Human Rights Commission, and
directions on how to contact both; and
F. Protection against retaliation as provided to the Department of Human Rights.
VIII. CONSULTANT CERTIFICATIONS
A. Consultant acknowledges and agrees that should Consultant or its sub-
consultant provide false information, or fails to be or remain in compliance with the
Agreement, the City may void this Agreement.
B. Consultant certifies that it and its employees will comply with applicable
provisions of the U.S. Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act,
the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. Section 1201 et seq.) and applicable
rules in performance under this Agreement.
C. If Consultant, or any officer, director, partner, or other managerial agent of
Consultant, has been convicted of a felony under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, or
a Class 3 or Class 2 felony under the Illinois Securities Law of 1953, Consultant
certifies at least five years have passed since the date of the conviction.
D. Consultant certifies that it has not been convicted of the offense of bid rigging
or bid rotating or any similar offense of any State in the U.S., nor made any
admission of guilt of such conduct that is a matter of record. (720 ILCS 5/33 E-3, E-
4).
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E.In accordance with the Steel Products Procurement Act, Consultant certifies
steel products used or supplied in the performance of a contract for public works shall
be manufactured or produced in the U.S. unless the City grants an exemption.
F.Consultant certifies that it is properly formed and existing legal entity, and as
applicable, has obtained an assumed name certificate from the appropriate authority,
or has registered to conduct business in Illinois and is in good standing with the
Illinois Secretary of State.
G.If more favorable terms are granted by Consultant to any similar governmental
entity in any state in a contemporaneous agreement let under the same or similar
financial terms and circumstances for comparable supplies or services, the more
favorable terms shall be applicable under this Agreement.
H.Consultant certifies that it is not delinquent in the payment of any fees, fines,
damages, or debts to the City of Evanston.
IX. INTEGRATION
This Agreement, together with Exhibits A, B, C, and D sets forth all the covenants,
conditions and promises between the parties with regard to the subject matter set
forth herein. There are no covenants, promises, agreements, conditions or
understandings between the parties, either oral or written, other than those contained
in this Agreement. This Agreement has been negotiated and entered into by each
party with the opportunity to consult with its counsel regarding the terms therein. No
portion of the Agreement shall be construed against a party due to the fact that one
party drafted that particular portion as the rule of contra proferentem shall not apply.
In the event of any inconsistency between this Agreement, and any Exhibits, this
Agreement shall control over the Exhibits. In no event shall any proposal or contract
form submitted by Consultant be part of this Agreement unless agreed to in a writing
signed by both parties and attached and referred to herein as an Addendum, and in
such event, only the portions of such proposal or contract form consistent with this
Agreement and Exhibits hereto shall be part hereof.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have each approved and executed this
Agreement on the day, month and year first above written.
CITY OF EVANSTON
2100 RIDGE AVENUE
EVANSTON, IL 60201
By:________________________
Luke Stowe
Its: City Manager
Date: _______________________
CONSULTANT:
By: ________________________
Its: _President_______________
FEIN Number: _36-3853964_____
Date: __5/2/2024 _____________ Approved as to form:
By:
Alexandra B. Ruggie
Its: Interim Corporation Counsel
Revision: April 2021
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05 / 06 / 2024
5/6/24
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EXHIBIT A – Project Milestones and Deliverables
This EXHIBIT A to that certain Consulting Agreement dated April 30, 2024 between the City
of Evanston, 2100 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, Illinois, 60201(“City”) and TERRA Engineering,
Ltd., 225 West Ohio Street, 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60654 (“Consultant”) sets forth the
Commencement and Completion Date, Services, Fees, and Reimbursable Expenses as
follows:
I. COMMENCEMENT DATE: May 13, 2024
II. COMPLETION DATE: November 29, 2024
III. FEES: Not-to-Exceed $343,049
IV. SERVICES/SCOPE OF WORK:
As defined in the Request for Proposal (Exhibit B) and Consultant’s Response to
Proposal (Exhibit C) Dated: April 9, 2024.
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