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Jeremy Kashman, PE – Chief Infrastructure OfficerSubmitted Via email: jkashman@carmel.in.gov
Brad Pease, PE – Director of EngineeringSubmitted Via email: bpease@carmel.in.gov
City ofCarmel
One Civic Square
Carmel, IN46032
Subject:Fee Proposal
Clay Center Road Multi-Use Path and Culvert Replacement
Construction Observation Services
Dear Jeremy and Brad,
Thank you for the opportunity tosubmit our proposal toperform construction observation services for Clay
Center Road Multi-Use Path and Culvert Replacement.
Based upon our discussions, wehave prepared a proposal addressing the elements discussed. The following isa
summary ofour understanding ofthe scope ofservices aswell asafee estimate and schedule for your review.
A. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This project includes the addition ofa10-foot wide multi-use path along the west side ofClay Center Road.
The Path will run from Clay Spring Drive toapproximately 500 feet north ofBrighton Avenue. Amid-block
crossing with anactive flashing system will beinstalled atthe intersection ofBrighton Avenue and Clay Center
Road. ADA compliant curb ramps will beinstalled atBrighton Avenue, N. Claridge Way, Helford Lane and Clay
Springs Drive. The segment also includes a crossing ofElliot Creek. The triple 84-inch corrugated metal pipes
crossing under Clay Center Road will bereplaced with a 19’x7’ concrete box culvert with wildlife crossing cast
integrally tothe box, steel backed timber guardrail, timber pedestrian railing and trench drains.
B. CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION
Our office will have arepresentative on-site toobserve the Contractors’ work for general compliance with the
construction documents onatime and material basis. Construction isanticipated tocommence inMay of
2025 and extend through November 2025. Ifthe duration goes beyond the specified time, orifadditional
construction observation isrequested during the planned construction period, we will contact your office for
achange inthe scope ofwork according to theattached feeschedule.
B.1. Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Monitor Contractor progress, including project schedule.
2. Attend preconstruction conference, progress meetings, and circulate meeting minutes.
3. Coordinate Contractor submittals for review and approval.
4. Conduct on-site observation ofthe work inprogress for general conformance with the contract
documents.
5. Maintain logbooks that record the Contractor’soperations and activity.
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6.Report work progress tothe Cityand identify any improvements that arenon-compliant with the
contract documents.
7.Perform the appropriate testing and maintain adequate project records asrequired inthe contract
documents.
8.Issue field orders for approval bythe City prior toauthorization ofwork.
9.Review pay application submittals, and schedule ofvalues.
10.Development ofpunch listto document remaining work.
11.Prepare the substantial and final completion certificates forapproval bythe City prior toissuance to
theContractor.
B.2.Services NotIncluded:
1.Authorize any deviation from the contract documents.
2.Approve shop drawings. It isour understanding that the shop drawing review and approval willbe
performed by the Engineer ofRecord.
3.Beresponsible for the Contractors’ means and methods ofconstruction.
4.Beresponsible forthe Contractors’ safety practices and procedures.
5.Preparation of as-built drawings. Itisour understanding that thisservice willbeperformed bythe
Contractor.
C.CLIENT PROVIDED DELIVERABLES
The following items will beprovided bythe Cityto assist indelivery of services, and notincluded with the
Engineer’sscope ofwork:
1.Designated point ofcontact for construction observation team.
2.Allrelevant project related documents and materials.
3.Access totheproperty.
4.Any other information thatthe construction observation team should take into consideration.
D.FORM OFAGREEMENT, MANHOUR JUSTIFICATION, and BREAKDOWN OF FEE
We assume this scope of services proposal will beincorporated into aCarmel standard “Services Agreement.”
ERI proposes an hourly fee structure.
Construction Observation Services
HoursBilling RatePositionFee
Senior Engineer/Project Manager125$ 184$ 23,000
Project Engineer945$ 154$ 145,530
Senior Construction Observation185$ 107$ 19,795
Mileage (60 miles/week)1200$ 0.70$ 840
Maximum-Not-to-Exceed Fee$ 189,165
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These items were based onthe following assumptions:
1.Two weeks ofpreconstruction activities at45hours per week consisting of10hours per week bythe
Senior Engineer and 35hours per week bythe Project Engineer.
2.20weeks ofactive construction at47hours per week consisting of4hours per week bythe Senior
Engineer, 35hours per week bythe Project Engineer, and 8hours per week bythe Senior
Construction Observer.
3.5weeks ofpost construction activities and final closeout at45hours per week consisting of5hours
bytheSenior Engineer, 35hours per week bythe Project Engineer, and 5hours per week bythe
Senior Construction Observer.
E.SCHEDULE
Project No. 22-ENG-15Clay Center Road
TaskDate
thProjectAwardApril162025
thStartofConstructionMay272025
thSubstantialCompletionOctober102025
thFinalCompletionNovember102025
F.INSURANCE
Proof ofERI’sProfessional Liability and Commercial/General Liability Insurance isonfile with the Cityof
Carmel.
Thank you for the opportunity tosubmit this proposal for engineering services. Ifyou have any questions
regarding this proposal, please contact me at260-490-1025.
Sincerely,
Engineering Resources, Inc.
Kurt Heidenreich, PE, SE, CPESCTroy Larkins, PE, SE
PresidentProject Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit A.ERI 2025 Fee Schedule
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Exhibit A
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2025FEESCHEDULE
1. STANDARD BILLING RATES
Compensation tobemade onatime basis shall beaccording tothe number ofhours expended ona
project times the appropriate billing rate shown below. Descriptions for thebilling categories listed
below can beprovided upon request:
a. Senior Engineering / Project Management Services ................................................... $184/hr.
b. Project Engineering / Management Services ............................................................... $154/hr.
c. Design Engineering Services ......................................................................................... $131/hr.
d. Design / Document Preparation Services .................................................................... $113/hr.
e. Standard AutoCAD Drafting Services ............................................................................. $95/hr.
f. Senior Construction Observation ................................................................................. $107/hr.
g. Construction Observation / Field Data Collection Services .......................................... $93/hr.
h. Intern AutoCAD Drafting / Construction Observation .................................................. $78/hr.
i. Clerical /Administration Services ................................................................................... $81/hr.
j. Forensic Engineering ..................................................................................................... $250/hr.
2. REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
a. Automobile Transportation .................................................................. Allowable IRS Rate/Mile
b. Subconsultant Services ............................................................................................... cost + 10%
c. Other Reimbursable Expenses ................................................................................... cost + 10%
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2025FEESCHEDULE
3. BILLING CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS:
a. Senior Engineering / Project Management Services: These services are provided byasenior
member ofthe staff for: specialized design requirements, project reviews, coordination and
administration. Depending onthe degree ofadvanced engineering knowledge required for a
project, the items described inthe Project Engineering/Management Services shown below
may becompleted under this service item.
b. Project Engineering / Management Services: These services are provided by the project
manager orproject engineer. Project tasks completed under this service item would include:
site visits, project research, design calculations, plan development, coordination, project
reviews, attending meetings and construction administration.
c. Design Engineering Services: These services include: routine design calculations, document
reviews andother standard tasks thatare completed by amember ofthe staff other than the
Project Engineer/Manager.
d. Design / Document Preparation Services: These services include: Permit preparation and
production ofproject documents and AutoCAD/Revit design and plan development beyond
standard drafting procedures.
e. Standard AutoCAD Drafting Services: These services include: basic AutoCAD drafting
tasks necessary todevelop plans and other required documents.
f. Senior Construction Observation: These services are provided byasenior member ofthe staff
forproject oversight during construction toreview, approve, observe, ordocument theactual
construction for aproject.
g. Construction Observation / Field Data Collection Services: These services are the basic tasks
during construction toreview, approve, observe, ordocument the actual construction fora
project. Services also includes any field data time thatis completed within thedesign or
construction timeline.
h. Intern AutoCAD Drafting / Construction Observation: These services are provided by entry
level staff that work under the direct supervision ofthe Construction Observer and assist
them with the basic tasks during construction toreview, approve, observe, ordocument the
actual construction for aproject. Services also includes any AutoCAD drafting time that is
completed within the design orconstruction timeline.
i. Clerical /Administration Services: These services are the basic tasks necessary toaccomplish
any project or other required documents that are completed byamember ofthe clerical staff.
This includes word documentation, permits/form preparation, filing/submittal ofdocuments,
andother office duties.
j. Forensic Engineering: Provided byahighly qualified senior member ofthe staff for specialized
services. Involves theinvestigation offailures in facilities and infrastructure tointerpret and
determine thecause ofthe damage orfailure that may leadtolegal activity.
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PURCHASE ORDER NUMBERCERTIFICATENO. 003120155 002 0CityofCarmel
FEDERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPT 116704
35-6000972 THIS NUMBER MUST APPEAR ON INVOICES, A/PONECIVICSQUARE
VOUCHER, DELIVERY MEMO, PACKING SLIPS, CARMEL, INDIANA 46032-2584
SHIPPING LABELS AND ANY CORRESPONDENCE
FORM APPROVED BY STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS FOR CITY OF CARMEL - 1997
PURCHASE ORDER DATE DATE REQUIRED REQUISITION NO. VENDOR NO. DESCRIPTION
Professional Services Agreement - 09/06/20245/1/2025377973
ENGINEERING RESOURCES INC City Engineering's Office
VENDORSHIP4175NEWVISIONDRIVE 1 Civic Square
TO Carmel, IN 46032-
FORT WAYNE, IN 46845 - Laurie Slick
PURCHASE ID BLANKET CONTRACT PAYMENT TERMS FREIGHT
100213
QUANTITYUNIT OF MEASUREDESCRIPTIONUNIT PRICEEXTENSION
Department:Fund: 220002022 Bond
Account: 44-628.71
Each1ASA 1 - 22-ENG-15 - Clay Center Rd from Main to Clay Ctr $189,165.00$189,165.00
Elem - Inspection
Sub Total 189,165.00
Send Invoice To:
City Engineering's Office
Laurie Slick
1 Civic Square
Carmel, IN 46032-
PLEASE INVOICE IN DUPLICATE
DEPARTMENTACCOUNTPROJECTPROJECT ACCOUNTAMOUNT
189,165.00PAYMENT
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C.O.D. SHIPMENT CANNOT BE ACCEPTED.THIS APPROPRIATION SUFFICIENT TO PAY FOR THE ABOVE ORDER.
PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER MUST APPEAR ON ALL SHIPPING LABEL
THIS ORDER ISSUED IN COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTER 99, ACTS 1945
ORDERED BYANDACTSAMENDATORYTHEREOFANDSUPPLEMENTTHERETO.
Bradley PeaseZac Jackson
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