21 - Agreement for Third Party Engineering Audit Services of the 2013 Utility Bond Package #4 with Alfred Benesch & Company

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CONSULTANT SCOPE OF SERVICES UTILITY BOND PROJECT — PACKAGE #4 BENESCH THIRD PARTY ENGINEERING AUDIT November 23, 2020 OVERVIEW Exhibit "A" Alfred Benesch & Company (Benesch) proposes to provide the professional services related to an engineering audit of the City of Paris, TX (City) 2013 Utility Bond Project — Package #4. It is Benesch's understanding that the purpose of this audit is to review available project information to gather records and factual information related to the planning, design, and construction of the project to address questions and concerns raised regarding the overall project execution and final product. Benesch further understands this scope of work is not intended for Benesch to render an opinion on any errors, fault or blame of any party involved in the execution of this project. Parties associated with this project are identified as the City; AECOM; EST, Inc.; and Oscar Renda Contracting, Inc. We understand this scope of work may be modified to add or reduce tasks or level of effort as mutually agreed upon and as directed by the City. Any modification that requires work to be performed beyond the available contract fee limits will be addressed by supplemental agreement(s). The professional services provided by Benesch shall be described under the following major categories: 1. Project Management and Meetings 2. Project Contract and Documents Review for all Parties 3. Information Gathering Related to Areas of Concerns or Questions 4. Preparation of a Summary of Findings Benesch shall utilize professional staff with a background in local agency infrastructure project planning, design, and construction activities. Experience and skillset shall be consistent with the task(s) being performed. Compensation for professional services shall be on a total Not to Exceed basis with labor time billed using established hourly billing rates determined based upon Benesch's current standard billing rates by classification of personnel updated annually. Expense costs (e.g., travel, printing, etc.) shall be on an actual cost basis without any markup. A list of staff including their corresponding classification will be provided for review and approval prior to the start of work. Project related expenses shall be reimbursed at actual cost and Benesch will endeavor to limit project costs to reasonable levels where possible. 2013 Utility Bond Project — Package #4 Page 1 of 5 Engineering Audit