On Call Professional Services

The vendor is required to provide that on call professional services for a broad range of projects relative to geotechnical engineering on an as required basis.
- All services in accordance with the specifications contained herein and attached hereto.
- Agency on behalf of the board of supervisors of county and the county school board, political subdivisions of the state, herein referred to collectively for convenience as “owner”.
- The owner frequently requires professional architectural/engineering (“a/e”) services for investigations, studies, reports, cost estimates, designs, bid documents, and construction administration.
- To reduce the cost and time of advertising, shorten the response time and improve the efficiency and clarity in the production of the contracts for professional services.
- Geotechnical engineering: geotechnical engineering, as an independent contract(s) from architectural services, may consist of, but not be limited to, the following:
• Studies, reports and investigations of existing and proposed sites for suitability of soils and adequate bearing capacity for footings common to school and/or government buildings.
• Investigations of structural failures believed to be caused by sub-surface conditions.
• Advising the owner on proposed pavement design and rehabilitation, correction of drainage and site problems related to soil conditions. x perform concrete and masonry testing and inspection services.
• Studies and audits for compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Additional services within this discipline as required/requested by the owner.
- Additional requirements and responsibilities:
• The professional quality, technical accuracy, timely completion, and the coordination of all planning, design, drawings, specifications, reports and other services furnished by the firm or any employee, agent, or subcontractor of the firm under this agreement.
• The firm shall without additional compensation, correct or revise any errors, omissions, or other deficiencies in his or his employee’s, agent’s or subcontractor’s designs, drawings, specifications, reports and other services.
• The owner of drawings, specifications, reports and incidental engineering work or materials furnished hereunder shall not in any way relieve firm of their responsibility for the technical accuracy and adequacy of the work.
• The firm or any employee, agent or subcontractor of the firm, violation of any law, bylaw, ordinance, regulation or decree; the negligent performance of any of the services furnished or by error or omission act on the part of the firm, its employees, agent or subcontractor, causing personal injury, damages or violation of rights under this agreement, except for errors, omissions or other deficiencies to the extent attributable to the owner or owner furnished data.
- Contract Period/Term: 1 year
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: January 23, 2025