Committee of the Whole Meeting Packets
Regular MeetingColumbus, WI · May 1, 2018
Agenda
COLUMBUS COMMON COUNCIL – COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2018 – FOLLOWING REGULAR MEETING
COLUMBUS CITY HALL
1. Roll Call
2. Notice of Open Meeting
3. Approve Agenda
4. Citizens Comments on agenda items
5. Department Reports
6. Continued Discussion of Chicken Permit Application of 452 N. Birdsey St.
7. Consider and discuss laying out plans for the 2018 City Bond Issue and Resolution 05-18: A Resolution
Supporting the Borrowing of Funds for 2018 Street/Park Project and Purchase of Equipment
8. Consider and discuss use of financing sources for 2018 Capital Purchases
9. Discussion and Review of Proposed Ordinance 741-18: An Ordinance to Amend Section 102-
269(b)(1)a Concerning Total Phosphorus and to Repeal and Recreate Section 102-328 Regarding
Amount of User Charges
10. Discuss and Review Proposed Resolution 03-18: A Resolution Authorizing and Implementing a
Municipal-Wide Energy Management Policy
11. Review and discuss request for quote and proposed contract of Construction Review Services for the
Hall Road project
12. Discussion and Review of Proposed Ordinance 742-18: An Ordinance to Repeal and Recreate Sections
6-38 and 6-39 of Chapter 6, Alcoholic Beverages, and Amend Section 22-32 of Chapter 22, Businesses,
of the City of Columbus Municipal Code, Columbia County, Wisconsin
13. Discussion of Being at the Class B Liquor/Beer Quota with New Business Interest in Columbus
14. Discuss Potential City Council Listening Sessions
15. Consider Moving the May 15, 2018 Council meeting date
16. Convene to closed session per §19.85(1)(g) to confer with legal counsel for the governing body who is
rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to
litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved.
17. Reconvene to open session
18. Convene to closed session per §19.85(1)(e) deliberating or negotiating the purchase of public
properties, the investment of public funds, or conducting other public business, whenever
competitive or bargaining reasons require specifically to discuss TID #4 Activity
19. Reconvene to open session
20. Adjourn
AGENDA ITEM
Committee of the Whole Meeting date: __ April 17, 2018_& May 1, 2018_
Council Meeting date: ___TBD________
ITEM: _ Application for Permit to House Chickens
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER:
Mr. Broc Bussan of 452 N. Birdsey St. has submitted an application to house
chickens on his property.
At the last Committee of the Whole meeting, Council requested more information on
the mobility of the structure and asked that the applicant attend the next meeting if
possible. Due to work scheduling, the applicant is likely unable to attend the meeting.
He has been in contact with City Clerk Moen and will provide supplemental
information to address concerns before the beginning of the May 1, 2018 Committee
of the Whole meeting for your review.
Property owners within 200 feet of 452 N. Birdsey St. were notified of the received
application as well as the item being placed on the April 17, 2018 Committee of the
Whole agenda. No comments about this application have been received at this time.
The City Ordinance on the keeping of chickens is also attached for your review.
LIST ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED:
Bussan Chicken Application, Section 14-19 of City Ordinance.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Discussion of application to house four chickens at 452 N. Birdsey St.
May 1, 2018 Committee of the Whole Meeting Item #7
RESOLUTION 05 -18
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE BORROWING OF FUNDS FOR 2018 STREET/PARK PROJECT
AND PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT.
WHEREAS, the City Council has approved certain street and park improvements, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has also approved the purchasing of a new fire truck in partnership with the
Columbus Rural Fire Group, and
WHEREAS, the costs of these projects are outside the normal expenditures the City can do without
having to borrow funds, and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council for the City of Columbus does hereby approve
the borrowing of funds sufficient to accomplish the identified projects and purchases on Exhibit “A”, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that City Staff is authorized to work with Ehlers, Inc. to put a borrowing
package (General Obligation Bond) together to fund the projects as listed in Exhibit “A”.
Adopted this _____ day of May, 2018. CITY OF COLUMBUS
____________________________________
Michael Thom, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Megan Moen, Clerk
Vote:
EXHIBIT "A"
NON-TIF ITEMS: AMOUNT:
MEISTER PARK - PARKING LOT $ 30,000.00 Parking lot area between diamonds
2018 STREET PROJECTS $ 430,530.00 S. Water Street & E. School Road
2018 STREET PROJECTS - ENGINEERING $ 125,970.00 S. Water Street & E. School Road
2018 STREET PROJECTS - CONTINGENCY $ 41,500.00 S. Water Street & E. School Road
FIRE DEPARTMENT - ENGINE PURCHASE $ 307,000.00 From 2018 Budget/Agreement with Rural Fire Group
$ 935,000.00
TIF #4 AMOUNT:
HALL ROAD - CONSTRUCTION - TEA Grant Eligible $ 677,151.00 R&M Estimate - Updated 04/25/2018
HALL ROAD - ENGINEERING - TEA Grant Eligible $ 51,569.00 R&M Estimate - Updated 04/25/2018
HALL ROAD - CONTINGENCY - TEA Grant Eligible $ 101,280.00 R&M Estimate - Updated 04/25/2018
$ 830,000.00
TOTAL BORROWING: $ 1,765,000.00
Project: Hall Road Extension Ruekert & Mielke, Inc.
Client: City of Columbus 4001 Nakoosa Trail, Suite 200
Prepared By: BJS Madison, WI 53714
Date: 4/20/2018
Item No. Description Unit Quantity Unit Price Total Price
1 Mobilization L.S. 1 $40,000.00 $40,000.00
2 Traffic Control (STH 16) L.S. 1 $25,000.00 $25,000.00
3 Silt Fence L.F. 150 $2.00 $300.00
4 Tracking Pad E.A. 2 $1,300.00 $2,600.00
5 Full Depth Sawcutting L.F. 2010 $4.00 $8,040.00
6 Imported Fill CY 1650 $20.00 $33,000.00
7 Construct Roadway to Subgrade Hall Road L.S. 1 $55,000.00 $55,000.00
8 Construct Roadway to Subgrade STH 16 L.S. 1 $45,000.00 $45,000.00
9 Stone Ditch Check EA 5 $800.00 $4,000.00
10 Geogrid Reinforcement S.Y. 2528 $3.50 $8,848.00
11 Excavation Below Subgrade (EBS) C.Y. 853 $35.00 $29,855.00
12 36-Inch Curb and Gutter L.F. 300 $16.50 $4,950.00
13 Crushed Aggregate Base Course TON 7829 $14.00 $109,606.00
14 2.25-Inch Asphaltic Concrete Binder Course TON 529 $67.00 $35,443.00
15 1.75-Inch Asphaltic Concrete Surface Course TON 412 $70.00 $28,840.00
16 3.50-Inch Asphaltic Concrete Binder Course TON 468 $67.00 $31,356.00
17 2.50-Inch Asphaltic Concrete Surface Course TON 335 $70.00 $23,450.00
18 3/4-Inch Dense Gravel Shoulders TON 385 $14.00 $5,390.00
19 12-Inch RCP CL III Culvert Pipe w/ Granular Backfill L.F. 28 $55.00 $1,540.00
20 15-Inch RCP CL III Culvert Pipe w/Granular Backfill L.F. 40 $65.00 $2,600.00
21 72-Inch CMP Culvert w/ Granular Backfill L.F. 38 $135.00 $5,130.00
22 12-Inch RCP Apron Endwalls EA 4 $1,200.00 $4,800.00
23 15-Inch RCP Apron Endwalls EA 2 $1,500.00 $3,000.00
24 Erosion Mat-Class I Type A S.Y. 1270 $1.25 $1,587.50
25 Erosion Mat-Class I Type B S.Y. 9488 $2.25 $21,348.00
26 Topsoil, Seed, and Fertilizer S.Y. 10758 $4.50 $48,411.00
27 4-Inch Yellow Epoxy Lane Pavement Marking L.F. 10058 $1.25 $12,572.50
28 4-Inch White Epoxy Lane Pavement Marking L.F. 3584 $1.25 $4,480.00
29 4-Inch White Epoxy 12.5' Dashed Lane Pavement Marking L.F. 80 $1.25 $100.00
30 Epoxy Pavement Markings-Words, Arrows, and Symbols L.S. 1 $5,500.00 $5,500.00
31 Traffic Signs w/ Post EA 4 $400.00 $1,600.00
32 Turf Ditching L.F. 3850 $10.00 $38,500.00
33 8-Inch Yellow Epxoy Diagonal Crosshatch Pavement Marking L.F. 320 $10.50 $3,360.00
34 Lighting LS 1 $30,000.00 $30,000.00
Subtotal $645,207.00
Contingency (15%) $96,781.05
Construction Review $51,569.00
TOTAL ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST $793,557.05
With Lighting
Subtotal $675,207.00
Contingency (15%) $101,281.05
Construction Review $51,569.00
TOTAL ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST $828,057.05
May 1, 2018 Committee of the Whole Meeting Item #8
2017 GENERAL OBLIGATION NOTE
APPROPRIATION OF UNUSED 2017 NOTE PROCEEDS
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES
History
The City borrowed funds in 2017 for two projects – the purchase of 2 dump trucks for the Public Works
Department and the removal of the existing kiddie slide, purchase and installation of a new kiddie slide at
the Aquatic Center. Because of the life expectancy of these items a General Obligation NOTE was used as
the financing tool.
Initial quotes for the dump trucks which were also outfitted with plows was $440,000. When the trucks
were purchased the City was able to negotiate a lower cost for the purchase and package for the plows
leaving $108,000 of unused NOTE proceeds.
Action
The City Council at the Ad Hoc Financial Policies meeting of April 25, 2018 reviewed the various options
for the use of these funds remaining within the restrictions set by the bond resolution. The following
items were identified as approved uses of these remaining funds with bids as approved by Council:
Public Works Department – Utility Vehicle
Public Works Department – Truck (Parks Use)
City – Facility Study
Other Funding Sources
The City Council also recognized that the Public Works Department, as noted in the 2018 Capital Projects
adopted budget, had a mower listed as well. It was determined that with the upcoming sale of excess
Public Works equipment and vehicles the money from the sale could be used for the purchase of a mower
and aid in the purchasing of the truck for Public Works, if necessary.
Any sale proceeds over and above the amount needed to purchase the truck and mower would then be
placed in an account for use by all based on needs approved by Council.
The City Council also recognized the grant recently received by the Columbus Public Library, written by
Library Director Cindy Fesemyer, which would help to fund the cost of the facility study totaling $25,000.
May 1, 2018 Committee of the Whole Meeting Item #9
ORDINANCE NO. 741-18
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 102-269(b)(1)a. CONCERNING TOTAL
PHOSPHORUS AND TO REPEAL AND RECREATE SECTION 102-328
REGARDING AMOUNT OF USER CHARGES
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus Sewer Utility in striving to meet the stringent
requirements placed on it by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the Federal
Environmental Protection Agency has been proactive in reviewing its levels of phosphorus being
treated at the wastewater treatment plant, and
WHEREAS, in 2015 the phosphorus level was reduced to begin the process of bringing
the overall phosphorus treated by the wastewater plant into an acceptable level and to encourage
users to review processes and procedures to eliminate or reduce the phosphorus being released
into the system, and
WHEREAS, the Common Council has reviewed the current levels for high strength
phosphorus with the City Engineer and recognizes that the City will need to take another step in
encouraging the reduction of the level of phosphorus being treated at the wastewater treatment
plant.
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus Sewer Utility last revised its rates in the years 2007
and 2008, since that time the user rates contained within this ordinance have remained
unchanged, and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus Sewer Utility recently completed a sewer rate study
which indicated that the current rates are insufficient to sustain the Utility’s operating and debt
service requirements; and
WHEREAS, on February 20, 2018, the Common Council adopted Ordinance 738-18.
However, it has now been determined that a typographical error was present in the original
Ordinance and the Common Council now desires to amend the prior Ordinance to correct the
error.
NOW, THEREFORE the City of Columbus Common Council does hereby ordain as
follows:
1. Section 102-269(b)(1)a. is amended to now read as follows:
(1) Total Phosphorus
a. If the Total phosphorus strength of the wastewater is between 7 and 15
mg/L, require payment to cover the added costs of handling and treating
the waste not covered by existing taxes or sewer charges.
2. All other provisions of Section 102-269(b) remain in full force and effect unless modified
by the terms of this Ordinance.
3. Sec. 102-328. - Amount of user charges is repealed and recreated to now read as
follows:
(a) User charge system. The user charge system for the city shall be in accordance with
standard methods and procedures. A copy of the current report is on file in the office of
the city clerk and available for inspection during normal business hours, and adopted in
this section by reference.
(b) Minimum monthly charge (fixed charge). The minimum monthly charge for all users
shall be based upon the size of their water meters in accordance with the following table.
Deduct meters are not included in the fixed charge.
2018
Meter
Monthly
Size
Charge
5/8 ″ $15.70
¾″ 15.70
1″ 21.00
1¼″ 25.00
1½″ 29.00
2″ 39.00
3″ 62.00
4″ 94.00
6″ 177.00
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Master Units $7.25/unit
(c) Variable monthly billing (volume charge). The volume charge for users discharging
wastewater having normal strength shall be based on the volume of water discharged to
the sewerage system. The volume charge for users discharging wastewater having normal
strength shall be as follows:
Volume per 100 cubic feet (ccf) March 1, 2018 - $5.65 per ccf
(d) User charge for high-strength wastewater. The user charge for high-strength wastewater
shall be calculated as follows:
User Charge = (A) + (B) + (C) + (D) + (E)
where:
(A) = (Total flow × flow charge/1,000 gal.)
(B) = (Total BOD loading greater than domestic strength × BOD charge/lb.)
(C) = (Total SS loading greater than domestic strength × SS charge/lb.)
(D) = (Total TKN loading greater than domestic strength × TKN charge/lb.)
(E) = (Total P loading greater than domestic strength × P charge/lb.)
Charge Per Pound
Parameter Domestic Limit March 1, 2018
BOD 220 mg/1 $.864
SS 200 mg/1 .717
TKN 75 mg/1 .812
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P 7 mg/1 3.979
Flow Charge Per 1,000 gallons: 2018 - $7.55
4. The new rate structure will take effect March 1, 2018.
5. If any portion of this Ordinance or its application on any person or circumstances is held
invalid, the validity of this Ordinance as a whole or any other provision herein or its
application shall not be affected.
6. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage and publication.
Adopted this ____ day of _________________, 2018.
CITY OF COLUMBUS
___________________________________
Michael Thom, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________________
Megan Moen, City Clerk
Vote: Yes ______ No ______
Published on:
_______________________________
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May 1, 2018 Committee of the Whole Meeting
Item # 10
Columbus Water & Light
To: Columbus City Council
From: Anna Stieve, Energy Services Representative, Columbus Water & Light
CC: Eric Anthon, Utility Manager, Columbus Water & Light
Date: 4/20/2018
Re: Resolution No. 2018-001. Resolution Authorizing Implementing Municipal-wide Energy Management
Policy
Dear City Council,
On December 18, 2007, the City of Columbus approved Resolution No. 30-07, a Resolution Approving Implementation
of Community Wide Energy Program, attached. This resolution set an electric energy reduction goal of 10% and was
entered into as part of a broader Green Cities initiative. Setting this resolution made Columbus eligible for bonus
energy efficiency grants through WPPI Energy. Attached, please find a summary of progress towards, and beyond,
the electric goal of a 10% reduction. The city of Columbus exceeded their goal by 2011.
The WPPI Energy Utility and Municipal Buildings Program (UMBP) offers cash incentives for WPPI Energy communities
to install energy efficient technologies. In order to qualify for funding Member communities must set energy goals.
The following language was pulled from the UMBP Official Service Document, which outlines the rules associated with
the program:
To be eligible for enhanced efficiency improvement incentives, local governments (e.g., city council, village
board or utility commission) will be expected to view energy efficiency as an important issue for their
community, and commit to reducing energy waste in municipally-owned facilities with a formal resolution or
proclamation. At a minimum, members must set a measurable performance goal for electrical energy
reductions (e.g., 10% reduction in energy use in municipal facilities within three years) as part of the
commitment.
In 2018, WPPI Energy required that all members reevaluate their energy reduction goals in order to continue to
qualify for UMBP funding. That is why we are bringing this resolution to you at this time.
At the March 16, 2018 Special Commission Meeting the Columbus Water & Light Utility Commission approved
Resolution No. 2018-001, a Resolution Authorizing Implementing Municipal-wide Energy Management Policy,
attached. This resolution sets an electric energy reduction goal of 5% between 2017 and 2025. The Columbus Water
& Light Utility Commission brings this resolution for approval by the Council at this time as it will make Columbus
eligible for additional funding for energy efficiency projects.
The City of Columbus is currently investigating LED lighting upgrades at the City Hall; an LED lighting upgrade at City
Hall would be eligible for this funding. Other city facilities may be candidates for UMBP funding as well. Approving
this resolution would be the first step in qualifying for said funding. Therefore, the Utility Commission and I
recommend approving this resolution.
Thank you,
Anna Stieve, P.E.
Energy Services Representative
Columbus Water & Light
Annual Electricity Consumed (kWh/year)
2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007
Utility function 492,976 417,766 512,914 511,264 482,068 463,602 468,425 456,884 510,571 578,184 555,441
City 299,890 258,095 257,438 272,233 286,085 282,587 300,614 328,357 285,118 296,176 316,027
Street Lights 203,810 212,893 214,512 211,670 208,523 205,650 257,115 419,860 428,286 425,767 408,102
Wastewater 944,335 872,155 952,302 902,767 1,043,559 1,051,007 1,006,970 1,101,501 1,131,710 1,212,727 1,212,748
Park 159,112 167,895 181,298 165,095 182,860 193,009 224,116 238,117 214,114 206,787 222,931
Total 2,100,123 1,928,804 2,118,464 2,063,029 2,203,095 2,195,855 2,257,240 2,544,719 2,569,799 2,719,641 2,715,248
Reduction v. 2007 ‐23% ‐29% ‐22% ‐24% ‐19% ‐19% ‐17% ‐6% ‐5% 0%
Definitions:
Utility Function CWL Admin Building, Water Plants
City City Hall, Senior Center, Recycling Center, Library, Fire Station, Countryside, Community Building, Public Safety, City Garage, DPW
Streetlights All Street and Crossing Lights
Wastewater Wastewater Treatment Plant
Park All Parks, Park Lights, Park Parking, Shelters, Boy Scout Cabins, Aquatic Center
RESOLUTION NO. 03-18
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING IMPLEMENTING MUNICIPAL-WIDE
ENERGY MANAGEMENT POLICY
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus is committed to being an environmentally responsible
community and municipally owned and operated utility dedicated to improving global and local
quality of life through active environmental stewardship; and
WHEREAS, it is more cost-effective to use less electricity and natural gas than it is to generate
and/or purchase electricity and natural gas for the operation of City and Utility facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus and WPPI Energy have developed and implemented
mutually beneficial energy efficiency, conservation and renewable energy programs, projects and
educational activities designed to increase community energy efficiency, promote clean air and
water and reduce waste; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus already promotes these initiatives through its Commitment
to Community programs and partnership with WPPI Energy and Focus on Energy; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Columbus and Columbus Water &
Light will set a goal to curb use of electricity in municipal facilities by 5% from levels measured
in 2017 by 2025.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Columbus will demonstrate the effectiveness
of energy efficiency, conservation and renewable resource development and further seek to
instill a strong conservation ethic within the community that will help establish the City as a
leader in these areas.
Adopted and approved by the Columbus City Council of the Municipality this 16th day
of March, 2018.
Name:
Title:
Attest:
Name:
Title:
2018 AGENDA ITEM
Committee of the Whole Meeting date: __ May 1, 2018______
Council Meeting date: _____May 15, 2018 ______
ITEM: _ Hall Road Construction Review Services
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER:
Attached for your review is a cover document for consultants interested in acting as
construction inspectors for the upcoming Hall Road Construction in Columbus. This
item is a continuation of a desire expressed by the City Council to allow for the
competitive bidding on the construction review side of a road project, as opposed to the
design side. This process allows, in short, for two engineering companies to be
involved in a road construction project – one to plan and design and one to see the
construction as it takes place to ensure it is built per plan.
Also attached to this process is a contract, which will be necessary with the consultant
that is the ‘winning’ bidder. The contract lays out the project and its expectations to the
consultant. I have asked Atty. Johnson to review the draft contract and provide
feedback, which he is in the process of doing.
The request for proposal cover document and the contract takes from other Wisconsin
municipalities who follow this concept.
The Hall Road project is in final design by City Engineer Jason Lietha and preparations
are taking place for bidding it out. One of the bigger hurdles for proceeding was
awaiting the decision by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation on the TEA Grant,
of which we were recently awarded. At this time, it is expected that the construction of
Hall Road will take place mid-summer this year.
LIST ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED: Proposed Request for
Quote and contract language for Hall Road Construction Review Services
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Review and comment on the documents,
working toward approved and move toward next steps.
REQUEST FOR QUOTE
Construction Management Services
City of Columbus
Hall Road (STH 16 to Columbus/Fall River Road)
1. Introduction
The City of Columbus is interested in obtaining the services of an Engineering Consulting firm for the
construction management of the above project. The project is to be funded by the City of Columbus
and involves the construction of a new stretch of roadway to support the needs of new business
ventures in the City’s Tax Incremental Financing District #4. The construction contract for the
project is anticipated to be let on …… with all construction activities expected to be complete on …..
A copy of the project plans, specifications, and cost estimates are available for inspection at the
Columbus Department of Public Works.
As part of the duties under this contract, the consultant will be required to coordinate and at times
monitor ongoing road and utility construction activities, and provide spot field elevations or spot
stakeout as needed for subgrade and at pipe and storm sewer crossings to insure that relocated
utilities are buried at a sufficient depth to clear the construction. It is anticipated that the
consultant’s activities will commence with the signed contract and will continue until completion of
the project.
2. Engineering Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the project, the engineering firm must provide a pre-qualifying report at least 5
days before the bid opening showing the firms history and fitness to perform duties described in this
document. Firms providing the pre-qualifying report may be narrowed down to a group of finalists
for contract award after review of bids.
3. Scope of Services and Special Provisions
A summary of services required in the project include:
Pre-construction Utility Coordination, Monitoring and Field Work
Pre-construction conference
Control/Survey Staking
Construction Staking, Construction Inspection, and Observation
Traffic Control Inspection
Materials Testing/Verification
Compilation of Daily Diaries
As-Built Drawings, including signal GIS data
Public Involvement
City/Utility Coordination throughout the construction
Item Record Accounts
Weekly Site Meetings
Project Engineering
4. Equal Opportunity Employer
The consultant shall abide by all existing federal, state, and local equal opportunity laws.
5. Evaluation and Selection of Engineering Consultant
The chosen consultant will be selected on the basis of their proposed bid and qualifications. The
City of Columbus reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to reject any or all responses to this RFQ,
issue addenda, request clarification, waive technicalities, alter the nature and/or scope of the
proposed project, request re-submittals, and/or to discontinue this process.
6. Insurance Requirements
All companies issuing bid shall provide proof of insurance in the amount of….
7. Clarifications
Any information requested or questions regarding the Project, the Request for Quote process
should be submitted in writing to Patrick Vander Sanden, City Administrator at 105 N. Dickason Blvd,
Columbus, WI 53925 or via email at pvandersanden@columbuswi.us. No information provided
verbally by the City Administrator or any other personal will be considered binding. All respondents
should use this written document and its attachments as the sole basis for proposals.
8. Proposal Submission Format
Interested firms must complete the attached proposal response document. Other copies of the
document can be obtained via the City of Columbus webpage at: www.cityofcolumbuswi.com or be
requested by contacting Columbus City Hall at 920-623-5900.
Respondents are required to deliver in person or email or mail in one (1) proposal, sealed and
clearly marked and identified as 2018 HALL ROAD CONSTRUCTION SERVICES – CITY OF COLUMBUS.
In-Person or US Mail Submittal Electronic Submittal (scanned, pdf)
City of Columbus email: clueders@columbuswi.us
105 N. Dickason Boulevard
Columbus, WI 53925
Proposals will not be publicly opened. Sealed bids for the project will be reviewed and considered
no later than ……date….
ATTACHMENTS:
Contract
CONTRACT BETWEEN
CITY OF COLUMBUS
AND
CONSULTANT
FOR
Construction Management for the construction of Hall Road, between STH 16 and Columbus/Fall River
Road
This CONTRACT, made and entered into by and between the City of Columbus, hereinafter named the
CITY, and CONSULTANT, hereinafter
named the CONSULTANT, provides for those services described in detail hereinafter.
The CITY deems it advisable to engage the services of a consultant to provide certain services in
conjunction with the PROJECT and has authority to contract for these services.
The CONSULTANT represents that they comply with the Wisconsin Statutes relating to the practice of
engineering and signifies their willingness to provide the desired services.
Therefore, in consideration of these premises and of their mutual and dependent agreements, the
parties hereto agree as set forth on the following pages 1-17, which are annexed and made a part
hereof.
In witness whereof, the parties hereto have caused this CONTRACT to be executed and approved on the
date written by their authorized officers or representatives.
By: _____________________________________________
Date
Title: _____________________________________________
APPROVED FOR CITY OF COLUMBUS
__________________________________________________
Mayor of Columbus Date
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CONTRACT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Article Description Page
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 2
A. GENERAL ........................................................................................................................... 2
B. CONTROL AND AUTHORITY............................................................................................. 3
C. AGENCY COORDINATION AND COOPERATION ............................................................ 3
D. MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES .................................................................................... 4
2. PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS.......................................................................................... 4
A. GENERAL ........................................................................................................................... 4
B. DELAYS AND EXTENSIONS............................................................................................... 5
C. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT......................................................................................... 5
D. SUBLETTING OR ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT............................................................. 6
3. BASIS OF PAYMENT............................................................................................................... 7
A. GENERAL ........................................................................................................................... 7
B. WORK ORDERS, EXTRA WORK, OR DECREASED WORK............................................ 8
4. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS............................................................................................. 8
A. CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING STANDARDS ............................................................... 8
B. REVISION OF SPECIFICATIONS AND PLANS.................................................................. 8
C. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS........................................................................................ 9
D. CONTINGENT FEES.......................................................................................................... 9
E. ACCESS TO RECORDS...................................................................................................... 9
F. LEGAL RELATIONS........................................................................................................... 10
G. NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT...................................................................... 10
H. ERRORS AND OMISSIONS.............................................................................................. 11
I. CONFLICT OF INTEREST .................................................................................................. 11
J. INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT STATUS.......................................................................... 11
5. SPECIAL PROVISIONS .......................................................................................................... 11
I. SCOPE OF SERVICES....................................................................................................... 11
A. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED BY THE CONSULTANT ......................................... 11
B. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY............................................. 14
II. PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS................................................................................... 15
III. BASIS OF PAYMENT........................................................................................................ 15
IV. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS..................................................................................... 16
A. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES ........................................................................... 16
B. ACCESS TO RECORDS............................................................................................... 16
C. INSURANCE................................................................................................................. 17
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION PROVISIONS
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES
A. GENERAL
(1) The term "CITY" shall mean the City of Columbus and its authorized representatives.
(2) The term "CONSULTANT" shall mean the individual, partnership, joint ventures, corporation or agency
undertaking the performance of the work designated under the terms of this construction management
contract.
(3) The term "Specifications" shall mean the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Standard
Specifications for Highway and Structure Construction, Edition of 2013, as incorporated in the
construction contract specifications, and supplemental specifications thereto.
(4) The term "Special Provisions" shall mean the special directions or requirements particular to a project
and not otherwise thoroughly or satisfactorily detailed or presented in the Specifications, and which are
contained in the construction contract.
(5) The term "Manual" shall mean the publications of data and information produced by the Wisconsin
Department of Transportation for the instruction of its employees and furnished in bound or collected
form.
(6) The term “Contractor” shall mean the entity performing the construction contract for the PROJECT.
(7) The work under this CONTRACT shall consist of performing to the satisfaction of the CITY those
engineering services necessary or incidental to accomplish the PROJECT, and which are elsewhere herein
defined.
(8) The CONSULTANT shall furnish all services and labor necessary to conduct and complete the work, and
shall furnish all materials, equipment, supplies, and incidentals other than those hereinafter designated
to be furnished by the CITY.
(9) The work under this CONTRACT shall at all times be subject to the review and approval of the CITY and
shall be under the direction and control of its authorized representative.
(10) The CONSULTANT'S principal contact with the CITY shall be through the authorized representative of
the CITY.
(11) At the request of the CITY, the CONSULTANT, during the progress of the work shall furnish such
information or data relating to the work under this CONTRACT as may be required to enable the CITY to
carry out or to proceed with related phases of the PROJECT not covered by this CONTRACT, or which may
be necessary to enable the CITY to furnish information to the CONSULTANT upon which to proceed with
the further work.
(12) Compliance with all of the foregoing shall be considered to be within the purview of this CONTRACT
and shall not constitute a basis for additional or extra compensation.
B. CONTROL AND AUTHORITY
(1) The authorized representative of the CITY will be designated by the Director of Public Works and will
be titled the "Project Manager".
(2) The Project Manager will be responsible for, in charge and in direct control of, all engineering services
performed under this CONTRACT and all construction activities performed under the construction
contract.
(3) An authorized representative shall be designated by the CONSULTANT to serve as on-site supervisor
of all CONSULTANT personnel and services performed under this CONTRACT, and to act as liaison between
the CONSULTANT and the Project Manager, and shall be titled the "Project Engineer".
(4) The CITY reserves the right to reject any Project Engineer who it feels is not sufficiently qualified or
experienced to carry out the duties as described in section 1.B.3. The CONSULTANT shall submit a detailed
resume for the Project Engineer in order to aid the CITY in its evaluation of the CONSULTANT'S personnel.
In the event that the Project Engineer is replaced during the CONTRACT the CONSULTANT shall resubmit
for the CITY'S approval a detailed resume of its replacement. The CITY reserves the right to terminate the
CONTRACT in the event that the CONSULTANT cannot provide an adequately qualified Project Engineer.
(5) The Project Engineer shall report to, and be directly accountable to, the Project Manager.
(6) The Project Engineer shall give to the Contractor such orders as are necessary during the routine
construction activities.
(7) All orders issued by the Project Manager will be transmitted through the Project Engineer to the
Contractor. If, in the absence of the Project Engineer, a matter needs prompt attention, the Project
Manager will give the necessary orders and then notify the Project Engineer.
(8) In the event of a controversy, the Project Engineer shall first confer with the Project Manager and then
transmit the agreed course of action to the Contractor.
(9) In the event the Project Manager and Project Engineer cannot agree, the Project Manager will
promptly contact the Director of Public Works or the Engineering Services Manager of the CITY who will
determine the necessary course of action. The determination will then be transmitted to the Contractor
through the Project Manager.
C. AGENCY COORDINATION AND COOPERATION
(1) Contact and coordination with all affected local agencies, including other consultants and contractors,
the general public, utilities, and railroad companies shall be the responsibility of
the CITY, except as stated below in Section 1.C (2).
(2) Special efforts shall be made by the CONSULTANT to inform and advise abutting property owners
affected by PROJECT activities and to advise local authorities, police, fire, and emergency services affected
by PROJECT activities.
(3) The CONSULTANT shall cooperate fully with the CITY and with local agencies, the general public,
utilities, railroad companies, and other consultants and contractors when so directed by the CITY. Such
cooperation may include attendance at conferences.
D. MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES
(1) Conferences, as may be necessary for the discussion and review of the work under this CONTRACT,
shall be scheduled between the CONSULTANT and the CITY. These conferences may include field review
of the PROJECT.
(2) Conferences shall be held upon the request of the CONSULTANT or the CITY.
(3) Such conferences are in addition to those meetings that are necessary for close coordination during
the day-to-day progress of the work.
(4)The CONSULTANT shall conduct the pre-construction conference held between the CITY, the
Contractor, and involved utilities and agencies, unless otherwise stated elsewhere in the CONTRACT.
(5) The Project Engineer shall also schedule weekly meetings between himself, the Contractor, and the
CITY. The meetings shall also include any utilities affected by the PROJECT.
2. PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS
A. GENERAL
(1) Written authority to proceed with the work on any construction project under this CONTRACT will be
given by the CITY to the CONSULTANT. The CITY will not be liable for payment of any work performed by
the CONSULTANT prior to such written authorization.
(2) Work under this CONTRACT shall commence with attendance at a Pre-Construction Conference by the
CONSULTANT, the CONTRACTOR, and the CITY, unless otherwise stated elsewhere in the CONTRACT.
Attendees shall include the Project Manager, the Project Engineer, and any such other representatives as
may be designated by each party to the CONTRACT. The CITY will notify the CONSULTANT of the location,
date, and time of the meeting and will make the necessary arrangements for the conference. Topics for
discussion shall include the scope of the Contractor's construction operations and anticipated schedule,
required staffing by the CONSULTANT, lines of communication and authority, equipment needs, standard
practices of the CITY, and related subjects.
(3) The CONSULTANT shall conduct the pre-construction conference held between the
CITY, the Contractor, and involved utilities and agencies, unless otherwise stated elsewhere in the
CONTRACT.
(4) The CONSULTANT shall complete the work under this CONTRACT within the time for completion
specified elsewhere in this CONTRACT. Said time shall not be extended because of any unwarranted or
avoidable delay attributable to the CONSULTANT, but may be extended by the CITY in the event of a delay
attributable to the CITY or its authorized representatives, or because of unavoidable delay caused by an
act of God, act of war, act of government, or other conditions beyond the control of the CONSULTANT.
(5) The CONSULTANT shall notify the CITY in writing when they have determined the work under the
CONTRACT, as elsewhere described in this CONTRACT, has been completed.
(6) Upon completion of the CONTRACT work, the CONSULTANT shall file a certification of completion with
the CITY. The document shall certify that the obligations of the CONSULTANT under the CONTRACT are
complete and the work performed under the supervision of the CONSULTANT has been completed in
substantial conformance with the plans and specifications.
(7) Unless the CONTRACT has been terminated prior to the completion of the work, as provided for in
Section 2C, the CONTRACT shall not be considered completed upon completion and acceptance of the
work, or upon final payment therefore, but shall be considered to be in full force and effect for the
purposes of requiring the CONSULTANT to make such revisions or corrections in the work as are necessary
to correct errors in the work made by the CONSULTANT, or for the purposes of having the CONSULTANT
make revisions in the work as Extra Work at the request of the CITY.
(8) Should the CITY deem it necessary for the CONSULTANT to render additional services for review of
contract items, conditions, claims, or litigation matters after completion of, and pertaining to, the
PROJECT construction contract, the CONSULTANT agrees to cooperate and render such requested
services. Such services shall be paid for as Extra Work in the amount and manner mutually agreed upon
by the CITY and the CONSULTANT.
(9) A close-out conference may be held prior to completion of this CONTRACT to evaluate the performance
of the CONSULTANT, unless otherwise stated elsewhere in the CONTRACT. Attendees shall include the
Project Manager, the Project Engineer, and such other representatives as may be designated by each
party to the CONTRACT. The CITY will notify the CONSULTANT of the location, date, and time of the
meeting and will make the necessary arrangements for the conference. The evaluation shall consider the
quality of the CONSULTANT'S work, adequacy of the work, extent of corrections, ability to meet schedules,
cooperation, substantiation of costs, documentation of claims, and related subjects. The evaluation shall
be considered confidential and shall become a permanent part of the CONSULTANT'S record kept by the
CITY.
(10) The CONTRACT will be considered completed when the CONSULTANT is released by written notice
from the CITY.
B. DELAYS AND EXTENSIONS
(1) Delays caused through no fault of the CONSULTANT shall be cause for an extension of time in
completion of the work. Time extensions will be granted upon proper claim and justification by the
CONSULTANT. Approved time extensions shall also be cause for consideration of adjustments in payment,
where warranted.
C. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT
(1) The CITY may terminate all or part of this contract at any time, upon written notice to the
CONSULTANT. Such notice shall be sent not less than ten (10) calendar days in advance of the termination
date stated in the notice. Prior to the issuance of the written notice to terminate all or part of this
CONTRACT, the CITY shall meet with the CONSULTANT in order to discuss and possibly resolve the issues
causing the termination.
Upon receipt of a termination notice the CONSULTANT shall: (1) Promptly discontinue all services in
connection with the PROJECT on the date and time stated in the notice. (2) The CONSULTANT shall deliver
to the CITY all data, drawings, specifications, logs, diaries, reports, estimates, summaries, and such other
information and materials as the CONSULTANT may have accumulated in performing this CONTRACT,
whether complete or ongoing.
(2) In the event the CONTRACT is terminated by the CITY without fault on the part of the CONSULTANT,
the CONSULTANT shall be paid the reasonable value of the work performed or the services rendered
including profit, as determined by mutual agreement between the CITY and the CONSULTANT.
(3) In the event the services of the CONSULTANT are terminated by the CITY for fault on the part of the
CONSULTANT, the CONSULTANT shall be paid the reasonable value of the work performed or services
rendered and delivered to the CITY up to the time of termination. The value of the work performed and
services rendered and delivered will be determined by the CITY.
(4) In the event of the death of any member or partner of the CONSULTANT'S firm, the surviving members
shall complete the work, unless otherwise mutually agreed upon by the CITY and the survivors, in which
case the CONSULTANT shall be paid as set forth in Section 2C(2) above.
(5) Upon termination, the CITY may take over the work and prosecute the same to completion by
agreement with another party or otherwise. The CITY shall hold the CONSULTANT harmless for any work
completed by another party after termination of the CONTRACT and against any misuse of the
CONSULTANT'S completed work. The CONSULTANT shall continue to provide insurances for a period of
two (2) years after the date given in the termination notice.
D. SUBLETTING OR ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT
(1) The CONSULTANT shall not sublet or assign all or any part of the work under this CONTRACT without
the prior written approval of the CITY. Consent to assign,
sublet or otherwise dispose of any portion of the CONTRACT shall not be construed to relieve the
CONSULTANT of any responsibility for the fulfillment of the CONTRACT.
(2) The CONSULTANT shall submit to the CITY a list of all work to be sublet under this CONTRACT for its
approval. This list shall contain the name of the subconsultants, the work items they will perform, and a
resume of their previous relevant experience.
3. BASIS OF PAYMENT
A. GENERAL
(1) The CONSULTANT will be paid by the CITY for the completed and approved work or services rendered
under this CONTRACT on the basis of and at the contract price set forth elsewhere in this CONTRACT, and
for Extra Work if any, at the compensation therefor, set forth in the approved written orders covering
such work. Such payment shall be full compensation for work performed or services rendered and for all
labor, material, supplies, equipment, and incidentals necessary to complete the work.
(2) Extra Work will be paid for separately and in addition to the payments made in accordance with the
foregoing, and in such amounts or manner as stipulated in the orders for Extra Work.
(3) If, when so provided elsewhere in this CONTRACT, compensation for Extra Work shall be made on
more than one basis, the payment to be made shall be the aggregate sum of the amounts determined on
the several bases.
(4) The CONSULTANT shall submit to the Project Manager weekly personnel time sheets for approval.
These time sheets signed by the Project Manager shall be included with the invoices to be submitted to
the CITY.
(5) The CONSULTANT may submit invoices to the CITY, not more often than once per month during the
progress of the work, for partial payment on account for the approved work completed to date by the
CONSULTANT. Such invoices shall represent the value of the CONSULTANT'S partially completed work,
and shall contain a breakdown of individual personnel hours, the task upon which they were engaged,
subconsultant’s costs and expenses. Payments to the CONSULTANT will be limited to 95 percent of the
total CONTRACT cost with the five (5) percent retainer being withheld from the last billing(s). The CITY will
pay the 5 percent retainer upon notice from the CONSULTANT that the CONTRACT work is completed and
final acceptance of the work.
(6) Should the CONTRACT contain more than one construction project, any and all invoices and the final
statement shall itemize charges by individual project.
(7) Final payment of any balance due to the CONSULTANT of the ultimate gross amount earned will be
made promptly upon its verification by the CITY, upon completion of the work under this CONTRACT, its
acceptance by the CITY, and upon receipt of the survey notes, records, reports, final estimates, as-built
plans, specifications, manuals, guides, construction contracts and plans, and other documents required
to be returned or to be furnished under this CONTRACT.
B. WORK ORDERS, EXTRA WORK, OR DECREASED WORK
(1) Written orders regarding the work will be given by the CITY. Orders that do not change the scope of
work in the CONTRACT, but may increase or decrease the quantity of labor or materials or the expense of
the work, shall not annul or void this CONTRACT.
(2) The CONSULTANT must proceed with the work as directed by furnishing the necessary labor,
equipment, materials, and professional services to complete the work within the time limits specified in
schedules or as adjusted by agreement of the parties.
(3) If, in the CONSULTANT'S opinion, such orders involve work not included in the terms or scope of this
CONTRACT, the CONSULTANT must notify the CITY in writing of his opinion if he desires extra
compensation.
(4) If, in the CONSULTANT'S opinion, such orders would require the discarding or redoing of work which
was based upon earlier direction or approvals, the CONSULTANT must notify the CITY in writing of his
opinion if he desires extra compensation.
(5) Such notification shall include the justification for the claim for extra compensation and the estimated
amount of additional fee requested.
(6) The CITY will review the CONSULTANT'S submittal and, if acceptable, approve a change order as an
amendment to this CONTRACT. The CITY shall issue a verbal acceptance of the change order within five
(5) days of the written submittal and a written acceptance after thirty (30) days. Work under a change
order shall not proceed until so authorized by the CITY.
4. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
A. CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING STANDARDS
(1) All work under this CONTRACT shall be performed in accordance with the current standard practices
of the CITY as contained in the specifications, special provisions, manuals, guides, and written instructions
of the CITY.
(2) No variation will be permitted except by written order of the CITY.
B. REVISION OF SPECIFICATIONS AND PLANS
(1) The CITY may, by written notice and without invalidating this CONTRACT, require changes in the
specifications, construction contract plans, or special provisions resulting in the revision or abandonment
of work already performed by the CONSULTANT, or resulting in work by the CONSULTANT not
contemplated in the CONTRACT and for which full compensation is not provided in the CONTRACT.
(2) Claims by the CONSULTANT for compensation for work resulting from such revisions shall be submitted
and processed in accordance with Section 3B above.
C. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
(1) Upon completion or termination of this CONTRACT the original drawings of all plans, specifications,
manuals, guides, written instructions, copies of the construction contract, unused forms and record
keeping books, and other written data and information furnished to the CONSULTANT by the CITY for the
performance of the CONTRACT, and all survey notes, diaries, reports, records, estimates, as-built plans,
and other information and data collected or prepared by the CONSULTANT in the performance of this
CONTRACT shall be properly arranged and delivered to the CITY, and shall become the property of the
CITY.
(2) Documents collected or prepared by the CONSULTANT in the performance of this CONTRACT may be
used without restriction by the CITY for any public purpose. Any such use shall be without compensation
to the CONSULTANT other than as may be provided in the CONTRACT.
D. CONTINGENT FEES
(1) The CONSULTANT warrants that he has not employed or retained any company or person, other than
a bona fide employee working solely for the CONSULTANT, to solicit or secure this CONTRACT, and that
he has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely
for the CONSULTANT, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or any other consideration,
contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this CONTRACT. For breach or violation of this
warranty the CITY shall have the right to annul this CONTRACT, without liability, or on its discretion to
deduct from the agreement price or consideration, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such fee,
commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or contingent fee.
E. ACCESS TO RECORDS
(1) The CONSULTANT, and subcontractors to the CONSULTANT if any, agree to maintain for inspection by
the CITY and County auditors all books, documents, papers, accounting records, and other evidence
pertaining to all costs incurred under this CONTRACT and to make such materials available at their
respective offices at all reasonable times during the life of the CONTRACT and for three (3) years from the
date of final payment under the CONTRACT, and to furnish copies thereof if requested. In addition, the
CONSULTANT must furnish the County auditors with requested information, records, and reports
regarding powers, duties, activities, organization, property, financial transactions, methods of operation,
or any and all other records, reports, or information in their custody. They shall also provide access for
the auditors to inspect all property, equipment, and facilities within their custody, if applicable. The
auditors shall have access to such reasonable staff time as may be required for the performance of his or
her duties. Any information provided to the auditors which is deemed confidential by federal, state, or
local laws shall be held as confidential and not disclosed to the public.
(2) If more than a nominal number of copies are requested, the additional copies shall be furnished at the
expense of the requesting agency.
(3) The CONSULTANT will maintain these materials at the location specified elsewhere in the CONTRACT.
F. LEGAL RELATIONS
(1) The CONSULTANT shall become familiar with, and shall at all times observe and comply with, all
applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations.
(2) The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for any and all damages to property or persons arising out of an
error, omission and/or negligent act in the CONSULTANT'S performance of the work under this
CONTRACT.
(3) The CONSULTANT shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the CITY, the County and all of their
officers, agents, and employees from any and all liability claims, demands, losses, costs, damages, and
expenses of every kind and description, including attorney fees for damage to persons or property arising
out of, or in connection with, or occurring during the course of this CONTRACT, where such liability is
founded upon or grows out of the acts or omissions of any agent or employee of the CONSULTANT.
G. NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT
(1) During the performance of this CONTRACT, the CONSULTANT, for itself, its assignees and successors
in interest agrees as follows: In connection with the performance of work under this CONTRACT, the
CONSULTANT agrees not to discriminate against any employee, applicant, or subconsultants because of
sex, age, race, religion, color, handicap, physical condition, developmental disability, or national origin as
defined by State statutes and by Federal laws. This provision shall include, but not be limited to the
following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff
or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including
apprenticeship. The CONSULTANT agrees to post in conspicuous places, available for employees and
applicants for employment, notices setting forth the provisions of the nondiscrimination clause.
(2) In the event of the CONSULTANT'S non-compliance with the non-discrimination provisions of this
CONTRACT, the CITY shall impose such CONTRACT sanctions as it may determine to be appropriate
including, but not limited to:
a. Withholding of payments to the CONSULTANT under the CONTRACT until the CONSULTANT complies,
and/or
b. Cancellation, termination or suspension of the CONTRACT in whole or in part.
(3) The CONSULTANT will include the provisions for non-discrimination in every subcontract, including
procurement of materials and leases of equipment, unless exempt by the regulation, order, or instructions
issued pursuant thereto. The CONSULTANT will take such action with respect to any subcontract or
procurement as the CITY may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for
noncompliance. In the event the CONSULTANT becomes involved in, or is threatened with litigation with
a subcontractor or supplier as a result of such direction, the CONSULTANT may request the CITY to enter
into such litigation to protect the interests of the CITY.
H. ERRORS AND OMISSIONS
(1) The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for the accuracy of the work performed under the CONTRACT,
and shall promptly make the necessary revisions or corrections resulting from their negligent acts, errors,
or omissions without additional compensation.
(2) The CONSULTANT shall give immediate attention to these revisions or corrections to prevent or
minimize delay to the Contractor.
(3) The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for any damages incurred as a result of their errors, omissions,
or negligent acts and for any losses or costs to repair or remedy construction.
I. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
(1) The CONSULTANT warrants that they have no public or private interest, and shall not acquire directly
or indirectly any such interest, which would conflict in any manner with the performance of the work
under the CONTRACT.
(2) The CONSULTANT shall not employ any person currently employed by the CITY for any work included
under the provisions of the CONTRACT.
(3) No official or employee of Waukesha County shall have any financial interest, either direct or indirect,
in the proposal or contract. No official or employee of Waukesha County shall exercise any undue
influence in the awarding of the proposal or CONTRACT.
J. INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT STATUS
(1) The CONSULTANT agrees that it is an independent consultant with respect to the services provided
pursuant to this CONTRACT. Nothing in this CONTRACT shall be considered to create the relationship of
employer and employee between the parties.
5. SPECIAL PROVISIONS
I. SCOPE OF SERVICES
A. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED BY THE CONSULTANT
The CONSULTANT agrees to:
(1) Conduct pre-construction utility coordination and monitoring, including, but not limited to, telephone
contacts, site inspections, spot field survey of potential conflict points or where needed by the utility, and
any necessary documentation of those locations of the relocated facilities that will be useful or critical in
the subsequent construction of the project. It is estimated that utility coordination will begin with
consultant CONTRACT approval and extend through the completion of the construction phase of the
PROJECT.
(2) Attend all conferences required under the terms of the CONTRACT.
(3) The CONSULTANT shall hold the pre-construction conference and prepare all documents necessary
for distribution at the conference.
(4) Designate a Project Engineer, with the duties and responsibilities designated in Section 1.B of the
General Provisions of the CONTRACT.
(5) Become familiar with the standard practices of the CITY, the construction plans and contract, and the
Contractor's proposed schedule of operations prior to beginning field work under the CONTRACT.
(6) Assign a sufficient number of technically qualified and experienced personnel to the PROJECT to
perform the services required under the CONTRACT in a timely manner to avoid delay to the Contractor.
(7) Withdraw any personnel or halt any services no longer required, at the request of the CITY, or within
a reasonable time after the lack of need becomes apparent to the CONSULTANT.
(8) Perform all field operations in accordance with OSHA regulations and accepted safety practices.
(9) Furnish all equipment required to accomplish the CONSULTANT'S work and to check or test it prior to
use on the PROJECT.
(10) Provide for CONSULTANT'S personnel such transportation, supplies, materials, and incidentals as are
needed to accomplish the services required under the CONTRACT.
(11) Issue routine orders to the Contractor and provide guidance in the proper interpretation of the
specifications and plans.
(12) Inspect all phases of construction operations, including equipment and materials, and to reject those
not meeting the specifications and special provisions.
(13) Be the CITY’S liaison to the property owners and public along the construction PROJECT. This includes,
but is not limited to:
a. A letter of introduction prior to the start of construction.
b. The set-up and maintenance of a telephone hotline at the job trailer.
c. Weekly or regularly scheduled newsletters.
d. Telephone contacts with individuals that are directly affected by the construction.
e. Arrange and hold, with the CONTRACTOR, meetings with interested adjoining property and/or
business owners. Waukesha County will provide a meeting location.
(14) Ensure that the traffic control is placed correctly and used correctly by the CONTRACTOR and that
any traffic control that is disturbed by the construction methods is replaced to its proper location.
(15) Sample and/or test materials to be incorporated in the work and to reject those not meeting the
specifications and special provisions. Sufficient samples shall be taken at regular intervals, based on
quantities used, to ensure consistent and timely compliance with the specifications and special provisions.
Samples shall be obtained in accordance with the procedures specified in the Wisconsin Department of
Transportation (WDOT) Construction and Materials Manual.
(16) Make certain that test report records or certificates of compliance have been received, prior to the
incorporation in the work, for materials tested off the PROJECT site.
(17) Keep such daily diaries, logs, and records as are needed for a complete record of the Contractor's
progress, including the Project Engineers' diaries.
(18) Measure and compute all materials incorporated in the work and items of work completed, and
maintain item account records.
(19) Prepare and submit, or assist in preparing, such periodic, intermediate, and final reports and records
as may be required by the CITY and as are applicable to the PROJECT, which may include:
a. Weekly progress reports
b. Weekly statement of working days
c. Notice of change in construction status
d. Report of field inspection of material
e. Test report record
f. Contractor pay estimates
g. Final certification of materials
h. Explanation of quantity variation
i. Statement of contract time
j. Other records and reports as required by the individual PROJECT.
(20) Review, or assist in reviewing, all Contractor submittals of records and reports required by the CITY,
as applicable to the PROJECT, which may include:
a. Weekly payroll
b. Statement of wage compliance
c. Requests for partial and final payment
d. Other reports and records as required by the individual PROJECT.
(21) Prepare and submit, if desired by the CONSULTANT, partial payment invoices for services rendered
by the CONSULTANT, but not to exceed one submittal per month.
(22) Collect, properly label or identify, and deliver to the CITY all original diaries, logs, notebooks, accounts,
records, reports, and other documents prepared by the CONSULTANT in the performance of the
CONTRACT upon completion or termination of the CONTRACT.
(23) Return, upon completion or termination of the CONTRACT, all specifications, manuals, guides, written
instructions, construction contracts and plans, unused forms and record
keeping books, and other documents and materials furnished by the CITY. The CONSULTANT shall be
responsible for replacing lost documents or materials at the price determined by the CITY.
(24) Prepare and submit a final payment voucher for services rendered by the CONSULTANT.
(25) Supply a 24-hour telephone number where the Project Engineer can be reached in the event of an
emergency.
(26) Prepare and deliver one copy of the "as-built" plan to the CITY.
(27) As a part of the “as-built” plan, the CONSULTANT shall provide grid coordinates, IN FEET, referenced
to the Wisconsin State Plane Coordinate System, South Zone, as used by the Southeastern Wisconsin
Regional Planning Commission for the following items. This information will be used to update Waukesha
County’s Cartegraph-based asset management system databases. The information shall be provided in
digital format and be compatible with the CITY’S existing Cartegraph databases. The items are as follows:
1. All storm sewer systems, including: structures, pipes and outfalls,
2. All cross culverts (type, size, and length)
(28) Perform construction surveys and staking, including the provision of all expendable items such as
stakes, lath, and so on, and provide measurements needed by the Contractor.
B. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY
(1) The CITY agrees to:
a. Make available to the CONSULTANT sufficient copies of the construction contract and plans,
shop drawings, plan revisions, specifications, manuals, guides, written instructions, and other
information and data considered by the CITY to be necessary to enable the CONSULTANT
to perform the work under this CONTRACT to the same standards required of the CITY'S
personnel.
b. Provide for the use of the CONSULTANT a sufficient supply of the reporting forms considered
by the CITY to be necessary for the CONSULTANT to perform the work under this
CONTRACT to the same standards required of the CITY'S personnel.
c. Designate a Project Manager with the duties and responsibilities set forth in Section 1B of the
General Construction Provisions of the CONTRACT.
d. Provide through the Project Manager, such assistance and guidance to the CONSULTANT as
may be reasonably necessary to perform and complete the CONTRACT in conformance with
standard construction engineering practices of the CITY.
(2) The CITY reserves the right to assign to the PROJECT such CITY personnel as may be needed to perform
specialized work duties or to augment the CONSULTANT'S personnel. The cost of such CITY personnel and
services will be deducted from the CONSULTANT'S compensation under this CONTRACT if such assignment
is required by the failure of the CONSULTANT to provide a sufficient, properly qualified, and experienced
work force, as determined by the CITY.
II. PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS
(1) The work under this CONTRACT is anticipated to begin with the utility coordination phase upon
contract execution with additional utility coordination and the remainder of the tasks specified herein
extending through the completion of the PROJECT. It is anticipated that work under the actual
construction contract will start on June 10, 2013 and be completed by August 15, 2013.
(2) To the extent possible, the CONSULTANT shall complete all services to be rendered under this
CONTRACT not later than three (3) months after completion of PROJECT construction.
III. BASIS OF PAYMENT
(1) The CONSULTANT will be compensated by the CITY for services provided under this CONTRACT on the
following basis:
a. Construction Management Services for the 2018 Hall Road Construction Project shall be actual
cost not to exceed $
b. Direct Expense for Project I.D. 12-2766(01), C.T.H. “M” shall not exceed $
c. The total contract amount for Project I.D. 12-2766(01), C.T.H. “M” shall not exceed $ ;
compensation in excess of this total contract amount will not be allowed unless justified and
authorized by contract change order.
d. Only in the instance of a significant change in PROJECT scope may the CONSULTANT submit a
change order to the CITY. No work requiring a change order shall proceed until so
authorized by the CITY.
e. When the work site is removed from the CONSULTANT'S headquarters, reimbursement for
mileage shall be from the CONSULTANT'S employee's home to the work site. No reimbursement
for mileage between temporary lodging and the work site will be allowed. No reimbursement
for mileage for passengers will be allowed.
f. Travel time shall be paid one way. Travel time one way shall not exceed one-half (1/2) hour.
g. A CONSULTANT employee shall be paid for two (2) hours "show-up" time if the employee is
sent home, due to work-site conditions, at the direction of the Project Engineer. No "show-up" time will
be allowed if the CONSULTANT and/or CONSULTANT employee is notified of the no work conditions on
the previous day.
(2) Reimbursement for costs will be limited to those which are allowable under (48 FAR) Federal
Acquisition Regulations.
(3) Should the CITY cancel all or any part of the CONTRACT, the allowable actual costs shall be paid and
the Fixed Fee renegotiated to represent the decreased work under the CONTRACT.
(4) The CONSULTANT will be compensated by the CITY for Extra Work under future amendment(s) on the
following basis:
a. The CONSULTANT'S actual costs based on the following hourly rates for the CONSULTANT'S
regular staff:
Classification Hourly Rate
Principal $
Project Engineer $
Engineer $
Technician $
Clerical $
Surveyor $
Party Chief $
Instrument Person $
Rod Person $
b. The CONSULTANT'S overhead rate of % approved by the CITY'S current audit.
c. A fixed fee negotiated by the CONSULTANT and the CITY and approved by the CITY.
IV. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
A. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES
(1) The Project Manager for the CITY will be Patrick Vander Sanden, City Administrator, reachable
at 920-623-5900.
(2) The Project Engineer for the CONSULTANT will be Jason Lietha,., whose work address is , and
whose work telephone is or (cell).
B. ACCESS TO RECORDS
(1) All documents and evidence pertaining to costs incurred under this CONTRACT will be available for
inspection during normal business hours in the CONSULTANT'S office, located at for a period of three (3)
years following final CONTRACT payment.
C. INSURANCE
(1) Indemnification Agreement- CONSULTANT agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend the County,
its officers, agents, and employees from any and all liability including claims, demands, damages, actions
or causes of action, together with any and all losses, costs or expense, including attorney fees, in
connection with or related thereto, for bodily injury, sickness, disease, death, personal injury or damage
to property or loss of use resulting therefrom arising out of or in connection with or occurring during the
course of this CONTRACT where such liability is founded upon or grows out of the negligent acts, errors,
or omissions of the CONSULTANT, it's employees, agents, or subcontractors.
(2) Insurance- The CONSULTANT agrees that it will at all times during the term of this CONTRACT, keep in
force and effect insurance policies as outlined below, issued by a company or companies authorized to do
business in the State of Wisconsin and satisfactory to the County. Such insurance shall be primary. Upon
execution of this CONTRACT, the CONSULTANT shall furnish the County with a Certificate of Insurance and
upon request, certified copies of the required insurance policies. The Certificate shall reference this
CONTRACT and additional insured status if required. The County, through its Risk Management-Finance
CITY, shall be given thirty (30) days advance notice of cancellation, non-renewal, or material reduction of
coverage’s, scope or limits during the term of this CONTRACT.
(3) Worker's Compensation and Employers' Liability Insurance- Statutory worker's compensation benefits
and employers' liability insurance with a limit of liability not less than $100,000 each accident. The
CONSULTANT shall require subcontractors not protected under its insurance to take out and maintain
such insurance.
(4) Commercial General Liability Insurance- Policy shall be written to provide coverage for, but not limited
to, the following: (1) premises and operations, (2) products and completed operations, (3) personal injury,
and (4) blanket contractual coverage
Limits of Liability Not Less Than: $1,000,000 General Aggregate, $1,000,000 Products/Completed
Operations Aggregate, $1,000,000 Personal and Advertising Injury, $1,000,000 Each Occurrence, $50,000
Fire Damage.
The County, its boards, commissions, agencies, officers, employees and representatives shall be named
as additional insured and so stated on the Certificate of Insurance.
(5) Automobile Liability Insurance- Business automobile policy covering all owned, hired, and non-owned
private passenger autos and commercial vehicles. Limit of liability not less than $500,000 combined single
limit.
(6) Professional Liability/Errors or Omissions Insurance- Policy shall provide liability coverage for damages
arising out of the negligent acts, errors, or omissions of the CONSULTANT in the conduct of their work.
Limits of liability not less than $500,000 each occurrence/claim, $500,000 aggregate.
(7) Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions- Any deductibles or self-insured retentions (SIRs) must be
declared to and approved by the County. At the option of the County, either: the CONSULTANT shall
reduce or eliminate such deductibles or SIRs or procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and
related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses. The CONSULTANT understands that
any and all deductibles and SIRs shall be assumed by and be for the account of, and at the sole risk of the
CONSULTANT.
(8) Claims-Made Coverage- For claims-made coverage, the retroactive date of coverage for policies in
force during this CONTRACT shall be no later than the inception date of this CONTRACT unless the policy
in force at the inception date of this CONTRACT is extended indefinitely to cover all acts. Coverage shall
be extended beyond this CONTRACT and policy year either by a supplemental extended reporting period
for at least two (2) years after work has been completed and accepted with no less coverage or by
providing a retroactive date no later than the inception date of this CONTRACT for any policy issued within
two (2) years after work has been completed and accepted. The retroactive date shall be stated on the
Certificate of Insurance.
AGENDA ITEM
Committee of the Whole Meeting date: __May 1, 2018 ______
Council Meeting date: _____TBD______
ITEM: _ Discussion of Proposed Ordinance Regarding New Liquor License Type
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER:
In an attempt to foresee the growth and development of the City of Columbus, it has
been brought up that the liquor license quota could potentially cause businesses to seek
other municipalities if a license is not available/clearly defined in the Code.
Wis. Stats. 125.51(4) provides for the Quotas on Class B Licenses and Wis. Stats.
125.51(4)(v) allows for municipalities to issue a license for “A full-service restaurant that
has an interior, permanent seating capacity of 300 or more persons” as well as two
other business types with requirements (the statutes are attached).
The City received direction from the Department of Revenue that stated no Ordinance
is required to issue these “above quota” licenses however, we would ask for this
license type to be included in the City’s Code and the “interior, permanent seating”
portion to be defined.
This item was discussed at the April 10, 2018 Committee of the Whole meeting. City
Attorney Johnson has drafted an Ordinance for your review and consideration.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Discuss and review proposed Ordinance
regarding new liquor license type for the City with definition of what qualifies as
“interior, permanent seating.”
2018 AGENDA ITEM
Committee of the Whole Meeting date: __ May 1, 2018 ______
Council Meeting date: _____TBD ______
ITEM: _ The Class B Liquor/Beer Quota with New Business Interest in Columbus
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER:
There have been recent communications between the City and Capitol Real Estate
Management, the company is that is the owner of the formal Cardinal Ale House & Bowl
on Industrial Drive. Recent news reports have shared that there are plans for Sprecher,
who is connected to Capitol Real Estate Management, to re-open the restaurant and
bowling alley using the name Fastlanes.
Representatives from Capitol Real Estate Management have recently inquired about
obtaining a liquor license for this establishment. Currently all of the City’s “Class B”
(liquor & fermented malt beverage) licenses as determined by state statutes have been
granted. Based upon our population, the City of Columbus is allowed to approve 13 of
these licenses, along with 2 reserve licenses, which come with a $10,000 fee attached
to them.
Four of the 13 establishments that hold these licenses are currently not in operation.
They include: La Tolteca, Chef’s Corner, the former VFW, and Cercis Brewing
Company.
Given this information, in order to grant Capitol Real Estate Management a license, one
of two things would need to happen. They could agree to pay the reserve license, at
that cost of $10,000, or be granted a license from one of those currently not in use.
Tied to latter option is to review the status of the licenses that are currently not meeting
the requirements as a “Class B” license holder, and potentially prevent efforts to renew.
The non-renewal question would require the City to follow a process to non-renew
licenses from those establishments who are not currently in business. Atty. Paul
Johnson can explain in more detail at the meeting on Tuesday, but essentially, the City
would need to send notice to the entities of a non-renewal and a hearing date would be
set. At the hearing, the affected proprietors would have the opportunity to appeal to the
Council the reasons their license should be retained. At that point, the Council could
then render a decision. The affected proprietors would then be able to appeal to circuit
court if they desired to do so.
Capitol Real Estate Management has indicated they are working towards a June
opening for their Fastlanes restaurant, but it is dependent upon the acquisition of a
“Class B” liquor license. If a decision to work toward a non-renewal process on
Tuesday is made, it the process could be completed within this timeframe.
Below is the text from City Code Section 6-44(e) which explains the requirements and
responsibilities of the license holders:
Minimum license use requirement. A licensee shall be open for business with adequate stock and
equipment for at least 125 days during the term of the license. In the event that a licensee is not
open for business for at least 125 days during the license period, or the premises is closed or not
operating for any period of 90 consecutive days or more, the common council may commence an
action for suspension, revocation or non-renewal of the licensee's license pursuant to Wis. Stats. §
125.12. In deciding to suspend, revoke or non-renew the license, the common council may
consider such factors as: Damage to the premises rendering it temporarily unfit for safe operation
under the license; closing for reasonable periods to alter, repair, remodel or redecorate the
premises; seasonal operation of the licensed business; acquisition of licenses by commercial
lenders incidental to a foreclosure proceeding or deed in lieu of foreclosure; or any other closing
for periods beyond that permitted by this section due to unusual circumstances not under the
control of the licensee.
I have also attached the statutory documentation related to this process for your review.
LIST ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED: State Statute Ch.
125.12
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Consider Class B License quota and
process
2018 AGENDA ITEM
Committee of the Whole Meeting date: __May 1, 2018 ______
Council Meeting date: _____May 15, 2018_____
ITEM: _ Items #14 and #15 Committee of the Whole
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER:
Here are some notes for the final two items on the COW:
#14: Council Listening Session
Typically, the City Council has held 1-2 Listening Sessions in the community each year
at rotating locations (Library, Fire Station, and Pavilion). There was a suggestion at the
last Council meeting to schedule another session soon, as the last one was on June 14,
2017 at the Columbus Fire Station. Hopefully we can settle on a date and location at
the meeting on Tuesday night.
#15: May 15th Council meeting
The Columbus Middle School Spring Music Concert is scheduled for 6 pm on Tuesday,
May 15th. With children who participate in the music program, Mayor Thom and I would
respectfully ask if the meeting could be moved off of that date to another day within that
week. From a practical standpoint, moving the meeting to Wednesday May 16th, would
be better because it better conforms to the noticing requirements of the recently
submitted chicken permits, per City Clerk Megan Moen. However, like the above item,
hopefully a resolution can be made here as well.
LIST ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED: None.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Consider a date for a Council Listening
Session and an alternate date for the May 15th City Council meeting.
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