Item 3.7 AE2S Professinal Service Agreements
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Utilities Utility Manager, Neidermeier November 25, 2024
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty
3.7 – Professional Service
Agreements
STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS: THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative communication.
X Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
X Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and expectations in a
cost-effective manner.
Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities.
Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff is recommending the City Council approve two professional service agreements.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
Yes No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
The 2025 Utility Budgets include funding for instrumentation professional services for several projects within two
agreements providing a server-based improvement for all sites and fulfilling control and monitoring improvements.
Server based improvement agreement:
This instrumentation professional services agreement is a two-year project advancing the current SCADA (supervisory
control and data acquisition) standalone system to server based. The stand-alone system was established in 1999 with
the five original sites. The growth of infrastructure and volumes of information is overstressing the SCADA system which
is now no longer update supported. The advanced server-based system proposed includes security protocols,
redundancies and programing efficiencies to update the entire system; 26 sites and climbing. The 2025 project
accomplishes transition of all sites excluding the East Wastewater Treatment Facility to be completed in 2026. Total
agreement fees not to exceed 2025 funding of $185,000 and 2026 funding of $125,000 identified within the Utility
budget and CIP.
Lift Station 3 and Well 11:
This agreement provides infrastructure site modification and improvements to support water control and monitoring to
Well House 3 and Lift Station modification to additionally support flow control to the West WWTF capacity improvement
process. Total agreement fees not to exceed $49,080 funding supported through the Well 11 project and general
instrumentation funding.
The Public Works Subcommittee was presented this information at the October 21 meeting with recommendation for
City Council consideration of approval. City Attorney Kendall has reviewed the proposed agreements with support for
consideration of approval.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• Professional Service Agreements
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to approve the Professional Service Agreements between the City of Otsego and Advanced Engineering and
Environmental Services, LLC, in the combined amount of $359,080.00 for Server Based SCADA Improvements, Lift
Station 3, and Wellhouse 11 Instrumentation and Controls.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
Fund 601 – Drinking Water Utility
Fund 602 – Sanitary Sewer Utility
Yes (2025 and 2026)
E-100
October 31, 2024
Kurt Neidermeier
Utility Manager
13400 90th Street NE
Otsego, MN 55330
RE: Letter Agreement between City of Otsego and AE2S
City of Otsego, MN – Lift Station 3 and Well 11 I&C Professional Services
Dear Mr. Neidermeier,
Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC. (AE2S) proposes to render professional services for
programmable logic controller (PLC) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) programming
services associated with Lift Station 3 and Well 11 improvements to the City of Otsego (CLIENT).
This Agreement, including Exhibit A, sets forth the terms and conditions under which the CLIENT and AE2S shall
be governed regarding the Assignment.
Scope of Basic Services
AE2S will perform the following tasks:
Lift Station 3 Items
• Project coordination and planning.
• Perform modifications of existing Lift Station 3 control panel including the following:
1. Install Allen-Bradley 5069-L306ER CompactLogix PLC and I/O modules (equipment procured via West
WWTF MBR project) to replace existing MicroLogix1400 PLC.
2. Install Allen-Bradley 10” Panelview Plus 7 (equipment procured via West WWTF MBR project) to
replace existing discontinued 6” Panelview.
3. Install new 24vdc power supply (equipment procured via West WWTF MBR project).
4. Procure and install associated wiring, terminals, and relays.
5. Provide control panel schematic redlines.
• Perform PLC programming within Lift Station 3 PLC to achieve the following:
1. Lift station pump speed control option based upon variable frequency drive (VFD) setpoint.
2. Lift station flow control option based upon gallons per minute (GPM) setpoint. This control mode will
be operable once the fiber network is in place between Lift Station 3 and the West WWTF.
3. Two daily high speed full wetwell flush maintenance modes with adjustable VFD speed setpoint and
start/stop level, time of day, and time duration setpoints.
4. Adjustable lead, lag, and lag-lag pump start/stop setpoints.
5. Automatic pump alternation with manual lead, lag, and lag-lag option.
6. Wetwell level monitoring and trending.
7. Pump runtimes with start counts (today, yesterday, cumulative).
8. Alarming to include enable/disable control and consist of the following alarms:
a) SCADA Communication Failure.
b) Phase Failure.
c) Control Power Failure.
RE: Letter Agreement for City of Otsego
City of Otsego, MN – Lift Station 3 and Well 11 I&C Professional Services
October 31, 2024
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d) UPS Power Not Available.
e) Wetwell High Level (Float).
f) Wetwell High Level (Transducer).
g) Wetwell Low Level (Float).
h) Wetwell Low Level (Transducer).
i) Pump VFD Fault (all pumps).
j) Pump Overtemp (all pumps).
k) Pump High Temp (all pumps).
l) Pump Required and Not Running (all pumps).
• Perform programming within Lift Station 3 operator interface to include local data monitoring and controls
adjustment.
• Create data mapping and messaging within master Tower 2 PLC for SCADA and alarming purposes.
• Create data mapping within West Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) PLC for SCADA and alarming
purposes.
• Create data mapping within East WWTF PLC for SCADA and alarming purposes.
• Create SCADA graphics within West WWTF including data monitoring and controls adjustments.
• Create SCADA graphics within East WWTF including data monitoring and controls adjustments.
• Configure alarming within Win-911 alarm notification software.
• System testing and commissioning.
• Provide OWNER with PLC programs and documentation.
Well 11 Items
• Project coordination and planning.
• Perform modifications of existing Wellhouse 3 control panel associated with Well 11 including the
following:
1. Procure and install new hand-off-auto switch.
2. Procure and install new 24vdc control relay.
3. Add wiring and terminals.
4. Provide control panel schematic redlines.
• Perform PLC programming within Well 11 and Wellhouse 3 PLC’s to achieve the following:
1. Pump speed control option based upon variable frequency drive (VFD) speed setpoint.
2. Well 11 flow monitoring and trending.
3. Well 11 flow totalization (today, yesterday, cumulative)
4. Well 11 drawdown level monitoring and trending.
5. Pump runtime with start counts (today, yesterday, cumulative).
6. Alarming to include enable/disable control and consist of the following alarms:
1. Well 11 VFD Fault.
2. Well 11 Required and Not Running.
3. Well 11 Low Flow.
4. Well 11 Low Drawdown Level.
5. Chemical Feed Pacing
6. Well 11 Running and Low Chemical Feed
• Perform programming within Well 11 and Wellhouse 3 operator interfaces to include Well 11 flow rate, flow
totals, associated alarming, and local data monitoring and controls adjustment.
• Create data mapping and messaging within master Tower 2 PLC for SCADA and alarming purposes.
RE: Letter Agreement for City of Otsego
City of Otsego, MN – Lift Station 3 and Well 11 I&C Professional Services
October 31, 2024
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• Create data mapping within West Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) PLC for SCADA and alarming
purposes.
• Create data mapping within East Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) PLC for SCADA and alarming
purposes.
• Create SCADA graphics and programming within West WWTF for Well 11 and associated Wellhouse 3
items including data monitoring and controls adjustments.
• Configure alarming within Win-911 alarm notification software.
• System testing and commissioning.
• Provide CLIENT with PLC programs and documentation.
Additional Services
Services resulting from significant changes in the general scope, extent, or character of the Assignment are not
included as a part of the Scope of Basic Services. If authorized in writing by the CLIENT, AE2S will provide
services beyond the scope of this Agreement on an hourly basis in accordance with the Hourly Fee Schedule
attached as Exhibit B.
CLIENT’S Responsibilities
CLIENT shall do the following in a timely manner, so as not to delay the services of AE2S:
1. Designate a person to act as CLIENT’s representative with respect to the services to be rendered under
this Agreement. Such person shall have authority to transmit instructions, receive information, and
interpret and define CLIENT’s policies and decisions with respect to services for the Assignment.
2. Provide relevant information regarding requirements for the Assignment. AE2S shall be entitled to
use and rely upon all information provided by CLIENT or others in performing AE2S’s services
under this Agreement.
3. Provide access to the relevant site sufficient for AE2S to performs its services under this Agreement.
4. CLIENT shall, so long as AE2S is not in default, promptly pay AE2S for such services as have been
performed satisfactorily hereunder in accordance with the fee terms set forth herein.
CLIENT shall bear all costs incident to compliance with its responsibilities pursuant to this section.
Fees
AE2S shall render services under this Agreement on an hourly basis not to exceed $49,080 in accordance with the
Fee Schedule attached as Exhibit B, as adjusted annually on January 1, plus reimbursement for all project related
expenses.
Lift Station 3 I&C Professional Services Professional Fees
Coordination and Planning $436
Control Panel Modifications $2,180
PLC Programming – Lift Station 3 $2,180
PLC Programming – Tower 2 $872
RE: Letter Agreement for City of Otsego
City of Otsego, MN – Lift Station 3 and Well 11 I&C Professional Services
October 31, 2024
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PLC Programming – East WWTF $872
PLC Programming – West WWTF $872
Operator Interface Programming $872
SCADA Programming – East WWTF $1,744
SCADA Programming – West WWTF $1,744
Win911 Configuration $436
Testing and Commissioning $872
Terminals, Relays, Supplies, Etc. $1,000
Lift Station 3 Professional Services Total $14,080
Well 11 I&C Professional Services Professional Fees
Coordination and Planning $436
Control Panel Modifications $1,746
PLC Programming – Well 11 and Wellhouse 3 $6,540
PLC Programming – Tower 2 $2,616
PLC Programming – East WWTF $1,080
PLC Programming – West WWTF $3,270
Operator Interfaces Programming $4,360
SCADA Programming – West WWTF $8,720
Win911 Configuration $872
Testing and Commissioning $4,360
Terminals, Relays, Supplies, Etc. $1,000
Well 11 I&C Professional Services Total $35,000
Project Totals Professional Fees
Lift Station 3 Total $14.080
Well 11 Total $35,000
Grand Total $49,080
Performance Schedule
AE2S proposes completion of the proposed Scope of Services by February 1 2025, anticipating authorization by
December 1, 2024.
RE: Letter Agreement for City of Otsego
City of Otsego, MN – Lift Station 3 and Well 11 I&C Professional Services
October 31, 2024
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Contract Documents
This Agreement includes the following documents, incorporated herein by reference:
1. Exhibit A - Terms and Conditions;
2. Exhibit B - Hourly Fee and Expense Schedule;
3. Attachment 1 – Insurance;
4. Any drawings or specifications provided by the CLIENT in writing; and
5. Any duly executed written amendments.
There are no contract documents other than this Agreement and those documents listed above.
If this Agreement sets forth your understanding of our agreement, including the scope of work desired, fees, terms,
and conditions, please sign in the space provided and return a copy to AE2S. Thank you for the opportunity to
assist you. We look forward to working with you.
Sincerely,
Allen Dostall
Instrumentation and Controls Senior Specialist
AE2S CLIENT
Accepted this _____ day of
__________________________, 2024
By: _______________________________ By: ________________________________
Justin Klabo, PE
Operations Manager Name (Print):________________________
Title: ______________________________
This is EXHIBIT A, consisting of 2 pages, referred to in and part of
the Agreement between CLIENT and AE2S dated October 31, 2024.
Standard Terms and Conditions
The Agreement is supplemented to include the following terms and
conditions:
1. Standard of Care
a. The standard of care for all professional services performed or
furnished by AE2S under this Agreement will be the care and skill
ordinarily used by members of AE2S’s profession practicing under
similar circumstances at the same time and in the same locality. AE2S
makes no warranties, express or implied, under this Agreement or
otherwise, in connection with AE2S’s services.
b. CLIENT shall be responsible for, and AE2S may rely upon, the
accuracy and completeness of all requirements, programs, instructions,
reports, data, and other information furnished by CLIENT to AE2S
pursuant to this Agreement. AE2S may use such requirements, reports,
data, and information in performing or furnishing services under this
Agreement.
2. Payments to AE2S
Invoices will be prepared in accordance with AE2S’s standard invoicing
practices and will be submitted to CLIENT by AE2S monthly, unless
otherwise agreed. Invoices are due and payable within 30 days. If
CLIENT fails to make any payment due AE2S for services and expenses
within 30 days, the amounts due AE2S will be increased at the rate of
1.75% per month (or the maximum rate of interest permitted by law, if
less) from said thirtieth day. In addition, AE2S may, after giving seven
days written notice to CLIENT, suspend services under this Agreement
until AE2S has been paid in full all amounts due for services, expenses,
and other related charges. All payments shall be made in United States
Dollars.
3. Insurance
AE2S will maintain insurance coverage for Workers' Compensation,
Professional Liability, General Liability, and Automobile Liability and
will provide certificates of insurance to CLIENT upon request. See
Attachment 1.
4. Exclusion of Special, Incidental, Indirect, and Consequential Damages
To the fullest extent permitted by law, and notwithstanding any other
provision in the Agreement, AE2S and AE2S’s officers, directors,
partners, employees, agents, and Consultants, or any of them, shall not
be liable to CLIENT or anyone claiming by, through, or under CLIENT
for any special, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages
whatsoever arising out of, resulting from, or in any way related to the
Assignment or this Agreement, from any cause or causes, including but
not limited to any such damages caused by the negligence, professional
errors or omissions, strict liability, breach of contract or warranties,
express or implied, of AE2S or AE2S’s officers, directors, partners,
employees, agents, or AE2S's Consultants, or any of them.
5. Limit of Liability To the fullest extent permitted by law, notwithstanding any other
provision of this Agreement, the total liability, in the aggregate, of AE2S
and AE2S’s officers, directors, partners, employees, agents, and AE2S’s
Consultants, and any of them, to CLIENT and anyone claiming by,
through, or under CLIENT for any and all claims, losses, costs, or
damages whatsoever arising out of, resulting from or in any way related
to the Project or the Agreement from any cause or causes, including but
not limited to the negligence, professional errors or omissions, strict
liability or breach of contract, or warranty express or implied of AE2S
or AE2S’s officers, directors, partners, employees, agents, or AE2S’s
Consultants, or any of them, shall not exceed $1,000,000.
6. Termination of Contract
Either party may at any time, upon seven days prior written notice to the
other party, terminate this Agreement. Upon such termination, CLIENT
shall pay to AE2S all amounts owing to AE2S under this Agreement, for
all work performed up to the effective date of termination, plus
reasonable termination costs.
7. Access
CLIENT shall arrange for safe access to and make all provisions for
AE2S and AE2S’s Consultants to enter upon public and private property
as required for AE2S to perform services under this Agreement.
8. RESERVED
9. Ownership and Reuse of Documents
All documents prepared or furnished by AE2S pursuant to this
Agreement are instruments of service, and AE2S shall retain an
ownership and property interest therein. Reuse of any such documents
by CLIENT shall be at CLIENT's sole risk; and CLIENT agrees to
indemnify, and hold AE2S harmless from all claims, damages, and
expenses including attorney's fees arising out of such reuse of documents
by CLIENT or by others acting through CLIENT.
10. Limited Equipment Warranty
AE2S MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES
WITH RESPECT TO ANY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY
A THIRD PARTY, INCLUDING ANY (a) WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY; (b) WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE; (c) WARRANTY OF TITLE; OR (d)
WARRANTY AGAINST INFRINGEMENT OF
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF A THIRD PARTY;
WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED BY LAW, COURSE OF
DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, USAGE OF TRADE
OR OTHERWISE. AE2S'S SOLE RESPONSIBILITY TO
CLIENT WITH RESPECT TO ANY EQUIPMENT OR
COMPONENTS AND PARTS MANUFACTURED BY A THIRD
PARTY AND INCORPORATED INTO THE EQUIPMENT
SHALL BE TO PASS THROUGH TO CLIENT SUCH
ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER'S AVAILABLE
PRODUCT WARRANTY. THE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN
THE MANUFACTURER’S TERMS SHALL BE THE CLIENT’S
SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND AE2S’S ENTIRE
LIABILITY FOR ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY.
11. Contractors
AE2S shall not at any time supervise, direct, control, or have authority
over any contractor's work, nor shall AE2S have authority over or be
responsible for the means, methods, techniques, sequences, or
procedures of construction selected or used by any contractor, or the
safety precautions and programs incident thereto, for security or safety
at a project site, nor for any failure of a contractor to comply with laws
and regulations applicable to such contractor's furnishing and
performing of its work. AE2S neither guarantees the performance of
any contractor nor assumes responsibility for any contractor’s failure to
furnish and perform its work in accordance with the contract between
CLIENT and such contractor. AE2S shall not be responsible for the acts
or omissions of any contractor, subcontractor, or supplier, or of any of
their agents or employees or of any other persons (except AE2S’s own
employees) at a project site or otherwise furnishing or performing any
construction work; or for any decision made regarding the construction
contract requirements, or any application, interpretation, or clarification
of the construction contract other than those made by AE2S.
12. Force Majeure
AE2S shall not be liable for any loss or damage due to failure or delay
in rendering any service called for under this Agreement resulting from
any cause beyond AE2S’s reasonable control.
13. No Third Party Beneficiaries
All duties and responsibilities undertaken pursuant to this Agreement
will be for the sole and exclusive benefit of CLIENT and AE2S and not
for the benefit of any other party. Nothing contained in this Agreement
shall create a contractual relationship with or a cause of action in favor
of a third party against either CLIENT or AE2S. AE2S’s services under
this Agreement are being performed solely for CLIENT’s benefit, and
Exhibit A - Standard Terms and Conditions
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no other entity shall have any claim against AE2S because of this
Agreement or the performance or nonperformance of services
hereunder.
14. Assignment
Neither party shall assign its rights, interests or obligations under this
Agreement without the express written consent of the other party.
15. Binding Effect
This Agreement shall bind, and the benefits thereof shall inure to the
respective parties hereto, their legal representatives, executors,
administrators, successors, and assigns.
16. Severability and Waiver of Provisions
Any provision or part of the Agreement held to be void or unenforceable
under any laws or regulations shall be deemed stricken, and all
remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and binding upon
CLIENT and AE2S, who agree that the Agreement shall be reformed to
replace such stricken provision or part thereof with a valid and
enforceable provision that comes as close as possible to expressing the
intention of the stricken provision. Non-enforcement of any provision
by either party shall not constitute a waiver of that provision, nor shall it
affect the enforceability of that provision or of the remainder of this
Agreement.
17. Survival
All express representations, indemnifications, or limitations of liability
included in this Agreement will survive its completion or termination for
any reason.
18. Headings
The headings used in this Agreement are for general reference only and
do not have special significance.
19. Controlling Law
This Agreement is to be governed by the law of the State of Minnesota
without regard to its conflicts of laws principles.
20. Notices
Any notice required under this Agreement will be in writing, addressed
to the appropriate party at its address on the signature page, or if to AE2S
at 4050 Garden View Drive, Grand Forks, ND 58201, and given
personally, or by registered or certified mail postage prepaid, or by a
commercial courier service. All notices shall be effective upon the date
of receipt.
21. Executed in Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which together
will constitute one and the same instrument. Delivery of an executed
counterpart of this Agreement shall constitute effective delivery of this
Agreement. Each party agrees that the delivery of the Agreement by
facsimile or electronic mail shall have the same force and effect as
delivery of original signature and that each party may use such facsimile
or electronic mail signatures as evidence of the execution and delivery
of the Agreement by the parties to the same extent that an original
signature could be used.
22. Indemnification and Allocation of Risk
a. To the fullest extent permitted by law, AE2S shall indemnify, defend,
and hold harmless CLIENT and CLIENT’s officers, directors, members,
and employees from any and all costs, losses, and damages (including
but not limited to all reasonable fees and charges of engineers, architects,
attorneys, and other professionals, and all court, arbitration, or other
dispute resolution costs) arising out of or relating to the Project, provided
that any such cost, loss, or damage is attributable to bodily injury,
sickness, disease, or death, or to injury to or destruction of tangible
property (other than the Work itself), including the loss of use resulting
therefrom, but only to the extent caused by any negligent act or omission
of AE2S or AE2S’s officers, directors, members, partners, employees,
or Consultants.
b. To the fullest extent permitted by law, CLIENT shall indemnify,
defend, and hold harmless AE2S, AE2S’s officers, directors, partners,
employees, and consultants from and against costs, losses, and damages
(including but not limited to reasonable fees and charges of engineers,
architects, attorneys, and other professionals, and reasonable court or
arbitration or other dispute resolution costs) to the extent caused by the
negligent acts or omissions of CLIENT or CLIENT's officers, directors,
partners, employees, and consultants with respect to this Agreement.
c. In addition to the indemnity provided under paragraph 22.b. of this
Exhibit, and to the fullest extent permitted by law, CLIENT shall
indemnify and hold harmless AE2S and AE2S’s officers, directors,
partners, employees, and consultants from and against injuries, losses,
damages and expenses (including but not limited to all reasonable fees
and charges of engineers, architects, attorneys, and other professionals,
and all court or arbitration or other disputes resolution costs) caused by,
arising out of, or resulting from Hazardous Environmental Condition,
provided that (i) any such injuries, losses, damages and expenses are
attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease, or death, or to injury to or
destruction of tangible property, including the loss of use resulting
therefrom, and (ii) nothing in this paragraph 22.c. shall obligate CLIENT
to indemnify any individual or entity to the extent of that individual or
entity's own negligence or willful misconduct.
d. To the fullest extent permitted by law, AE2S’s total liability to
CLIENT and anyone claiming by, through, or under CLIENT for any
injuries, losses, damages and expenses caused in part by the negligence
of AE2S and in part by the negligence of CLIENT or any other negligent
entity or individual, shall not exceed the percentage share that AE2S’s
negligence bears to the total negligence of CLIENT, AE2S, and all other
negligent entities and individuals.
Exhibit B – Hourly Fee and Expense Schedule
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This is EXHIBIT B, consisting of 2 pages, referred to in
and part of the Agreement between CLIENT and AE2S
dated October 31, 2024.
Hourly Fee and Expense Schedule
Reimbursable Expenses and Standard Hourly rates in effect on the date of the Agreement are set forth below. Rates are subject
to annual adjustment effective January 1.
Labor Rates*
Administrative 1 $67.00
Administrative 2 $82.00
Administrative 3 $99.00
Communications Specialist 1 $109.00
Communications Specialist 2 $127.00
Communications Specialist 3 $146.00
Communications Specialist 4 $176.00
Communications Specialist 5 $194.00
Construction Services 1 $130.00
Construction Services 2 $159.00
Construction Services 3 $176.00
Construction Services 4 $195.00
Construction Services 5 $216.00
Engineering Assistant 1 $88.00
Engineering Assistant 2 $103.00
Engineering Assistant 3 $130.00
Engineer 1 $140.00
Engineer 2 $168.00
Engineer 3 $197.00
Engineer 4 $228.00
Engineer 5 $244.00
Engineering Technician 1 $87.00
Engineering Technician 2 $109.00
Engineering Technician 3 $131.00
Engineering Technician 4 $146.00
Engineering Technician 5 $167.00
Financial Analyst 1 $116.00
Financial Analyst 2 $132.00
Financial Analyst 3 $159.00
Financial Analyst 4 $173.00
Financial Analyst 5 $193.00
GIS Specialist 1 $109.00
GIS Specialist 2 $132.00
GIS Specialist 3 $156.00
GIS Specialist 4 $174.00
GIS Specialist 5 $194.00
I&C Assistant 1 $104.00
I&C Assistant 2 $129.00
I&C 1 $154.00
I&C 2 $182.00
I&C 3 $205.00
I&C 4 $218.00
I&C 5 $228.00
IT 1 $135.00
IT 2 $182.00
IT 3 $223.00
Land Surveyor Assistant $99.00
Land Surveyor 1 $119.00
Land Surveyor 2 $144.00
Land Surveyor 3 $163.00
Land Surveyor 4 $179.00
Land Surveyor 5 $197.00
Operations Specialist 1 $104.00
Operations Specialist 2 $130.00
Operations Specialist 3 $161.00
Operations Specialist 4 $184.00
Operations Specialist 5 $206.00
Project Coordinator 1 $120.00
Project Coordinator 2 $135.00
Project Coordinator 3 $150.00
Project Coordinator 4 $166.00
Project Coordinator 5 $187.00
Project Manager 1 $213.00
Project Manager 2 $233.00
Project Manager 3 $249.00
Project Manager 4 $264.00
Project Manager 5 $282.00
Project Manager 6 $295.00
Sr. Designer 1 $185.00
Sr. Designer 2 $205.00
Sr. Designer 3 $220.00
Sr. Financial Analyst 1 $218.00
Sr. Financial Analyst 2 $239.00
Sr. Financial Analyst 3 $259.00
Technical Expert 1 $335.00
Technical Expert 2 Negotiable
Exhibit B – Hourly Fee and Expense Schedule
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Exhibit B – Hourly Fee and Expense Schedule
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Reimbursable Expense Rates
Transportation $0.75/mile
Survey Vehicle $0.95/mile
Laser Printouts/Photocopies $0.30/copy
Plotter Printouts $1.00/s.f.
UAS - Photo/Video Grade $100.00/day
UAS – Survey $50.00/day
Total Station – Robotic $35.00/hour
Mapping GPS $25.00/hour
Fast Static/RTK GPS $50.00/hour
All-Terrain Vehicle/Boat $100.00/day
Cellular Modem $75.00/month
Web Hosting $26.00/month
Legal Services Reimbursement $280.00/hour
Outside Services cost * 1.15
Geotechnical Services cost * 1.30
Out of Pocket Expenses cost * 1.15
Rental Car cost * 1.20
Project Specific Equipment Negotiable
*Position titles are for labor rate grade purposes
only.
These rates are subject to adjustment each year on January 1.
ATTACHMENT 1
Insurance Requirements. AE2S, at its expense, shall procure and
maintain in force for the duration of this Agreement the following
minimum insurance coverages:
A. General Liability. AE2S agrees to maintain
commercial general liability insurance in a minimum
amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000
annual aggregate. The policy shall cover liability
arising from premises, operations, products
completed operations, personal injury, advertising
injury, and contractually assumed liability. The
CLIENT shall be endorsed as additional insured.
B. Automobile Liability. If AE2S operates a motor vehicle in
performing the Services under this Agreement, AE2S
shall maintain commercial automobile liability
insurance, including owned, hired, and non-owned
automobiles, with a minimum liability limit of
$1,000,000 combined single limit.
C. Workers’ Compensation. AE2S agrees to provide workers’
compensation insurance for all its employees in
accordance with the statutory requirements of the State
of Minnesota. AE2S shall also carry employers liability
coverage with minimum limits are as follows:
• $500,000 – Bodily Injury by Disease per
employee
• $500,000 – Bodily Injury by Disease
aggregate
• $500,000 – Bodily Injury by Accident
D. Professional (Errors and Omissions) Liability Insurance.
AE2S will maintain professional liability insurance for
all claims AE2S may become legally obligated to pay
resulting from any actual or alleged negligent act, error,
or omission related to AE2S’s professional services
required under this Agreement. AE2S is required to
carry the following minimum limits: $1,000,000 per
occurrence; $2,000,000 annual aggregate. The
retroactive or prior acts date of such coverage shall not
be after the effective date of this Agreement, and AE2S
shall maintain such insurance for a period of at least
three (3) years following completion of the Services. If
such insurance is discontinued, extended reporting
period coverage must be obtained by AE2S to fulfill
this requirement.
AE2S shall, prior to commencing the Services, deliver
to the CLIENT a Certificate of Insurance as evidence
that the above coverages are in full force and effect.
The insurance requirements may be met through any
combination of primary and umbrella/excess insurance.
AE2S’s policies shall be the primary insurance to any
other valid and collectible insurance available to the
CLIENT with respect to any claim arising out of
AE2S’s performance under this Agreement.
AE2S’s policies and Certificate of Insurance shall
contain a provision that coverage afforded under the
policies shall not be cancelled without at least thirty
(30) days advanced written notice to the CLIENT.
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November 14, 2024
Kurt Neidermeier
Utility Manager
13400 90th Street NE
Otsego, MN 55330
RE: Letter Agreement between City of Otsego and AE2S
City of Otsego, MN – Server-Based SCADA Improvements Phase 2 - Professional Services
Dear Mr. Neidermeier,
Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC (AE2S) proposes to render professional services for
programmable logic controller (PLC) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) programming
services associated with Server-Based SCADA Improvements Phase 2 to the City of Otsego (CLIENT).
This Agreement, including Exhibit A, sets forth the terms and conditions under which the CLIENT and AE2S shall
be governed regarding the Assignment.
Project Understanding
Due to deficiencies of the existing West Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) SCADA system, the decision
was made to replace the standalone West WWTF SCADA system with a more reliable and secure server-based
SCADA system that utilizes Aveva System Platform software as a long-term solution. At the onset, this new
SCADA system contained the graphics, controls, monitoring, and on call alarms notification for the West WWTF
(MBR), Wellhouse 4 Treatment, and Well 11. This was designated as Phase 1.
Phase 2 consists of professional programming services associated with migrating all remaining sites from the
East WWTF SCADA system to the new server-based SCADA system. Upon completion of Phase 2, all
water/wastewater sites will be contained within the new server-based SCADA system. All systemwide controls,
monitoring, and alarm notification items will reside within the new SCADA system, and there will only be one
SCADA application to manage going forward.
Phasing of Associated Sites
Tasks detailed within this agreement shall be performed for each of the following sites. Sites migration shall be
performed in stages as defined.
• Phase 2A Water Sites (2025)
o Well 5
o Well 8
o Well 9
o Wellhouse 1 (Well 2, Well 6)
o Wellhouse 2 (Well 3)
o Wellhouse 3 (Well 4)
o Tower 1
o Tower 2
o Tower 3
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o Tower 4
o East Pressure Control Station
o Interconnect Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV)
• Phase 2A Wastewater Sites (2025)
o Sanitary Lift Station 1 (Quaday)
o Sanitary Lift Station 2 (East River Pointe)
o Sanitary Lift Station 3 (West Lancaster)
o Sanitary Lift Station 4 (Martin Farms)
o Sanitary Lift Station 5 (East River Place)
o Sanitary Lift Station 6 (Riverwood National)
o Sanitary Lift Station 7 (Magnolia Landing)
o Sanitary Lift Station 8 (Quantrelle)
o Sanitary Lift Station 9 (Mississippi Grenin Hills)
o Sanitary Lift Station 10 (E-8 School)
• Phase 2B Wastewater Site (2026)
o East Wastewater Treatment Facility
Scope of Basic Services
AE2S will perform the following tasks:
• Establish VPN tunnel between the West and East WWTF sites utilizing internet service provider (ISP)
and virtual private network (VPN) hardware procured in Phase 1.
• Relocate one of the physical SCADA servers to the East WWTF for redundancy purposes.
• Perform PLC programming services for site migration to new SCADA system.
• Perform SCADA programming services to create entirely new graphics, controls, and monitoring.
• Configure all associated data within the new SCADA system historical data server for trending and
reports.
• Configure all alarms within the new SCADA system Win-911 software for on call alarm notification.
• Perform system testing and commissioning.
• Decommission old East WWTF SCADA workstation once all sites are migrated to the new SCADA
system.
• Provide CLIENT with project documentation.
Additional Services
Services resulting from significant changes in the general scope, extent, or character of the Assignment are not
included as a part of the Scope of Basic Services. If authorized in writing by the CLIENT, AE2S will provide
services beyond the scope of this Agreement on an hourly basis in accordance with the Hourly Fee Schedule
attached as Exhibit B.
CLIENT’S Responsibilities
CLIENT shall do the following in a timely manner, so as not to delay the services of AE2S:
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1. Designate a person to act as CLIENT’s representative with respect to the services to be rendered under
this Agreement. Such person shall have authority to transmit instructions, receive information, and
interpret and define CLIENT’s policies and decisions with respect to services for the Assignment.
2. Provide relevant information regarding requirements for the Assignment. AE2S shall be entitled to
use and rely upon all information provided by CLIENT or others in performing AE2S’s services
under this Agreement.
3. Provide access to the relevant site sufficient for AE2S to performs its services under this Agreement.
4. CLIENT shall, so long as AE2S is not in default, promptly pay AE2S for such services as have been
performed satisfactorily hereunder in accordance with the fee terms set forth herein.
CLIENT shall bear all costs incident to compliance with its responsibilities pursuant to this section.
Fees
AE2S shall render services under this Agreement on an hourly basis not to exceed $310,000 in accordance with
the Fee Schedule attached as Exhibit B, as adjusted annually on January 1, plus reimbursement for all project
related expenses.
Phase 2A Water Sites I&C Professional Services (2025 Services) Professional Fees
Well 5 – Programming Services, Commissioning and Testing $9,900
Well 8 – Programming Services, Commissioning and Testing $9,900
Well 9 – Programming Services, Commissioning and Testing $9,900
Wellhouse 1 (Well 2, Well 6) – Programming Services, Commissioning and Testing $19,900
Wellhouse 2 (Well 6) – Programming Services, Commissioning and Testing $19,900
Wellhouse 3 (Well 4) – Programming Services, Commissioning and Testing $19,900
Tower 1– Programming Services, Commissioning and Testing $4,900
Tower 2– Programming Services, Commissioning and Testing $9,900
Tower 3– Programming Services, Commissioning and Testing $4,900
Tower 4– Programming Services, Commissioning and Testing $4,900
East Pressure Station– Programming Services, Commissioning and Testing $14,900
Interconnect PRV– Programming Services, Commissioning and Testing $4,900
Reimbursable Expenses (Mileage, supplies, etc.) $1,200
Phase 2A Water Sites Professional Services Total $135,000
Phase 2A Wastewater Sites I&C Professional Services (2025 Services) Professional Fees
Lift Station 1 (Quaday)– Programming Services, Commissioning and Testing $4,900
Lift Station 2 (Riverpointe) – Programming Services, Commissioning and Testing $4,900
Lift Station 3 (Lancaster) – Programming Services, Commissioning and Testing $4,900
Lift Station 4 (Martin Farms) – Programming Services, Commissioning, Testing $4,900
Lift Station 5 (River Place) – Programming Services, Commissioning and Testing $4,900
Lift Station 6 (Riverwd Natl) – Programming Services, Commissioning and Testing $4,900
Lift Station 7 (Magnolia) – Programming Services, Commissioning and Testing $4,900
Lift Station 8 (Quantrelle) – Programming Services, Commissioning and Testing $4,900
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Lift Station 9 (MGH) – Programming Services, Commissioning and Testing $4,900
Lift Station 10 (E-8) – Programming Services, Commissioning and Testing $4,900
Reimbursable Expenses (Mileage, supplies, etc.) $1,000
Phase 2A Wastewater Sites Professional Services Total $50,000
Phase 2B Wastewater Site I&C Professional Services (2026 Services) Professional Fees
East WWTF – Programming Services, Commissioning and Testing $124,000
Reimbursable Expenses (Mileage, supplies, etc.) $1,000
Phase 2B Wastewater Site Professional Services Total $125,000
Phase 2A Totals (2025 Services) Professional Fees
Phase 2A Water Sites Total $135,000
Phase 2A Wastewater Sites Total $50,000
Phase 2A Total (2025 Services) $185,000
Phase 2B Totals (2026 Services) Professional Fees
Phase 2A Wastewater Site Total $125,000
Phase 2B Total (2026 Services) $125,000
Water Sites Total Professional Fees
Phase 2A Water Sites Total $135,000
Water Sites Total $135,000
Wastewater Sites Total Professional Fees
Phase 2A Wastewater Sites Total $50,000
Phase 2B Wastewater Site Total $125,000
Wastewater Sites Total $175,000
Phase 2 Totals Professional Fees
Phase 2A Total $185,000
Phase 2B Total $125,000
Phase 2 Grand Total $310,000
Performance Schedule
AE2S proposes completion of the proposed Scope of Services by January 1, 2027, anticipating authorization by
January 1, 2025.
Contract Documents
This Agreement includes the following documents, incorporated herein by reference:
1. Exhibit A - Terms and Conditions;
2. Exhibit B - Hourly Fee and Expense Schedule;
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3. Attachment 1 - Insurance;
4. Any drawings or specifications provided by the CLIENT in writing; and
5. Any duly executed written amendments.
There are no contract documents other than this Agreement and those documents listed above.
If this Agreement sets forth your understanding of our agreement, including the scope of work desired, fees, terms,
and conditions, please sign in the space provided and return a copy to AE2S. Thank you for the opportunity to
assist you. We look forward to working with you.
Sincerely,
Allen Dostall
Instrumentation and Controls Senior Specialist
AE2S CLIENT
Accepted this _____ day of
__________________________, 2024
By: _______________________________ By: ________________________________
Brian R. Bergantine
Project Quality Director Name (Print):________________________
Title: ______________________________
This is EXHIBIT A, consisting of 2 pages, referred to in and part of
the Agreement between CLIENT and AE2S dated November 14,
2024.
Standard Terms and Conditions
The Agreement is supplemented to include the following terms and
conditions:
1. Standard of Care
a. The standard of care for all professional services performed or
furnished by AE2S under this Agreement will be the care and skill
ordinarily used by members of AE2S’s profession practicing under
similar circumstances at the same time and in the same locality. AE2S
makes no warranties, express or implied, under this Agreement or
otherwise, in connection with AE2S’s services.
b. CLIENT shall be responsible for, and AE2S may rely upon, the
accuracy and completeness of all requirements, programs, instructions,
reports, data, and other information furnished by CLIENT to AE2S
pursuant to this Agreement. AE2S may use such requirements, reports,
data, and information in performing or furnishing services under this
Agreement.
2. Payments to AE2S
Invoices will be prepared in accordance with AE2S’s standard invoicing
practices and will be submitted to CLIENT by AE2S monthly, unless
otherwise agreed. Invoices are due and payable within 30 days. If
CLIENT fails to make any payment due AE2S for services and expenses
within 30 days, the amounts due AE2S will be increased at the rate of
1.75% per month (or the maximum rate of interest permitted by law, if
less) from said thirtieth day. In addition, AE2S may, after giving seven
days written notice to CLIENT, suspend services under this Agreement
until AE2S has been paid in full all amounts due for services, expenses,
and other related charges. All payments shall be made in United States
Dollars.
3. Insurance
AE2S will maintain insurance coverage for Workers' Compensation,
Professional Liability, General Liability, and Automobile Liability and
will provide certificates of insurance to CLIENT upon request. See
Attachment 1.
4. Exclusion of Special, Incidental, Indirect, and Consequential Damages
To the fullest extent permitted by law, and notwithstanding any other
provision in the Agreement, AE2S and AE2S’s officers, directors,
partners, employees, agents, and Consultants, or any of them, shall not
be liable to CLIENT or anyone claiming by, through, or under CLIENT
for any special, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages
whatsoever arising out of, resulting from, or in any way related to the
Assignment or this Agreement, from any cause or causes, including but
not limited to any such damages caused by the negligence, professional
errors or omissions, strict liability, breach of contract or warranties,
express or implied, of AE2S or AE2S’s officers, directors, partners,
employees, agents, or AE2S's Consultants, or any of them.
5. Limit of Liability To the fullest extent permitted by law, notwithstanding any other
provision of this Agreement, the total liability, in the aggregate, of AE2S
and AE2S’s officers, directors, partners, employees, agents, and AE2S’s
Consultants, and any of them, to CLIENT and anyone claiming by,
through, or under CLIENT for any and all claims, losses, costs, or
damages whatsoever arising out of, resulting from or in any way related
to the Project or the Agreement from any cause or causes, including but
not limited to the negligence, professional errors or omissions, strict
liability or breach of contract, or warranty express or implied of AE2S
or AE2S’s officers, directors, partners, employees, agents, or AE2S’s
Consultants, or any of them, shall not exceed $1,000,000.
6. Termination of Contract
Either party may at any time, upon seven days prior written notice to the
other party, terminate this Agreement. Upon such termination, CLIENT
shall pay to AE2S all amounts owing to AE2S under this Agreement, for
all work performed up to the effective date of termination, plus
reasonable termination costs.
7. Access
CLIENT shall arrange for safe access to and make all provisions for
AE2S and AE2S’s Consultants to enter upon public and private property
as required for AE2S to perform services under this Agreement.
8. RESERVED
9. Ownership and Reuse of Documents
All documents prepared or furnished by AE2S pursuant to this
Agreement are instruments of service, and AE2S shall retain an
ownership and property interest therein. Reuse of any such documents
by CLIENT shall be at CLIENT's sole risk; and CLIENT agrees to
indemnify, and hold AE2S harmless from all claims, damages, and
expenses including attorney's fees arising out of such reuse of documents
by CLIENT or by others acting through CLIENT.
10. Limited Equipment Warranty
AE2S MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES
WITH RESPECT TO ANY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY
A THIRD PARTY, INCLUDING ANY (a) WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY; (b) WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE; (c) WARRANTY OF TITLE; OR (d)
WARRANTY AGAINST INFRINGEMENT OF
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF A THIRD PARTY;
WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED BY LAW, COURSE OF
DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, USAGE OF TRADE
OR OTHERWISE. AE2S'S SOLE RESPONSIBILITY TO
CLIENT WITH RESPECT TO ANY EQUIPMENT OR
COMPONENTS AND PARTS MANUFACTURED BY A THIRD
PARTY AND INCORPORATED INTO THE EQUIPMENT
SHALL BE TO PASS THROUGH TO CLIENT SUCH
ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER'S AVAILABLE
PRODUCT WARRANTY. THE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN
THE MANUFACTURER’S TERMS SHALL BE THE CLIENT’S
SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND AE2S’S ENTIRE
LIABILITY FOR ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY.
11. Contractors
AE2S shall not at any time supervise, direct, control, or have authority
over any contractor's work, nor shall AE2S have authority over or be
responsible for the means, methods, techniques, sequences, or
procedures of construction selected or used by any contractor, or the
safety precautions and programs incident thereto, for security or safety
at a project site, nor for any failure of a contractor to comply with laws
and regulations applicable to such contractor's furnishing and
performing of its work. AE2S neither guarantees the performance of
any contractor nor assumes responsibility for any contractor’s failure to
furnish and perform its work in accordance with the contract between
CLIENT and such contractor. AE2S shall not be responsible for the acts
or omissions of any contractor, subcontractor, or supplier, or of any of
their agents or employees or of any other persons (except AE2S’s own
employees) at a project site or otherwise furnishing or performing any
construction work; or for any decision made regarding the construction
contract requirements, or any application, interpretation, or clarification
of the construction contract other than those made by AE2S.
12. Force Majeure
AE2S shall not be liable for any loss or damage due to failure or delay
in rendering any service called for under this Agreement resulting from
any cause beyond AE2S’s reasonable control.
13. No Third Party Beneficiaries
All duties and responsibilities undertaken pursuant to this Agreement
will be for the sole and exclusive benefit of CLIENT and AE2S and not
for the benefit of any other party. Nothing contained in this Agreement
Exhibit A - Standard Terms and Conditions
Page 2 of 2
shall create a contractual relationship with or a cause of action in favor
of a third party against either CLIENT or AE2S. AE2S’s services under
this Agreement are being performed solely for CLIENT’s benefit, and
no other entity shall have any claim against AE2S because of this
Agreement or the performance or nonperformance of services
hereunder.
14. Assignment
Neither party shall assign its rights, interests or obligations under this
Agreement without the express written consent of the other party.
15. Binding Effect
This Agreement shall bind, and the benefits thereof shall inure to the
respective parties hereto, their legal representatives, executors,
administrators, successors, and assigns.
16. Severability and Waiver of Provisions
Any provision or part of the Agreement held to be void or unenforceable
under any laws or regulations shall be deemed stricken, and all
remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and binding upon
CLIENT and AE2S, who agree that the Agreement shall be reformed to
replace such stricken provision or part thereof with a valid and
enforceable provision that comes as close as possible to expressing the
intention of the stricken provision. Non-enforcement of any provision
by either party shall not constitute a waiver of that provision, nor shall it
affect the enforceability of that provision or of the remainder of this
Agreement.
17. Survival
All express representations, indemnifications, or limitations of liability
included in this Agreement will survive its completion or termination for
any reason.
18. Headings
The headings used in this Agreement are for general reference only and
do not have special significance.
19. Controlling Law
This Agreement is to be governed by the law of the State of Minnesota
without regard to its conflicts of laws principles.
20. Notices
Any notice required under this Agreement will be in writing, addressed
to the appropriate party at its address on the signature page, or if to AE2S
at 4050 Garden View Drive, Grand Forks, ND 58201, and given
personally, or by registered or certified mail postage prepaid, or by a
commercial courier service. All notices shall be effective upon the date
of receipt.
21. Executed in Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which together
will constitute one and the same instrument. Delivery of an executed
counterpart of this Agreement shall constitute effective delivery of this
Agreement. Each party agrees that the delivery of the Agreement by
facsimile or electronic mail shall have the same force and effect as
delivery of original signature and that each party may use such facsimile
or electronic mail signatures as evidence of the execution and delivery
of the Agreement by the parties to the same extent that an original
signature could be used.
22. Indemnification and Allocation of Risk
a. To the fullest extent permitted by law, AE2S shall indemnify, defend,
and hold harmless CLIENT and CLIENT’s officers, directors, members,
and employees from any and all costs, losses, and damages (including
but not limited to all reasonable fees and charges of engineers, architects,
attorneys, and other professionals, and all court, arbitration, or other
dispute resolution costs) arising out of or relating to the Project, provided
that any such cost, loss, or damage is attributable to bodily injury,
sickness, disease, or death, or to injury to or destruction of tangible
property (other than the Work itself), including the loss of use resulting
therefrom, but only to the extent caused by any negligent act or omission
of AE2S or AE2S’s officers, directors, members, partners, employees,
or Consultants.
b. To the fullest extent permitted by law, CLIENT shall indemnify,
defend, and hold harmless AE2S, AE2S’s officers, directors, partners,
employees, and consultants from and against costs, losses, and damages
(including but not limited to reasonable fees and charges of engineers,
architects, attorneys, and other professionals, and reasonable court or
arbitration or other dispute resolution costs) to the extent caused by the
negligent acts or omissions of CLIENT or CLIENT's officers, directors,
partners, employees, and consultants with respect to this Agreement.
c. In addition to the indemnity provided under paragraph 22.b. of this
Exhibit, and to the fullest extent permitted by law, CLIENT shall
indemnify and hold harmless AE2S and AE2S’s officers, directors,
partners, employees, and consultants from and against injuries, losses,
damages and expenses (including but not limited to all reasonable fees
and charges of engineers, architects, attorneys, and other professionals,
and all court or arbitration or other disputes resolution costs) caused by,
arising out of, or resulting from Hazardous Environmental Condition,
provided that (i) any such injuries, losses, damages and expenses are
attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease, or death, or to injury to or
destruction of tangible property, including the loss of use resulting
therefrom, and (ii) nothing in this paragraph 22.c. shall obligate CLIENT
to indemnify any individual or entity to the extent of that individual or
entity's own negligence or willful misconduct.
d. To the fullest extent permitted by law, AE2S’s total liability to
CLIENT and anyone claiming by, through, or under CLIENT for any
injuries, losses, damages and expenses caused in part by the negligence
of AE2S and in part by the negligence of CLIENT or any other negligent
entity or individual, shall not exceed the percentage share that AE2S’s
negligence bears to the total negligence of CLIENT, AE2S, and all other
negligent entities and individuals.
Exhibit B – Hourly Fee and Expense Schedule
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This is EXHIBIT B, consisting of 2 pages, referred to in
and part of the Agreement between CLIENT and AE2S
dated November 14, 2024.
Hourly Fee and Expense Schedule
Reimbursable Expenses and Standard Hourly rates in effect on the date of the Agreement are set forth below. Rates are subject
to annual adjustment effective January 1.
Labor Rates*
Administrative 1 $67.00
Administrative 2 $82.00
Administrative 3 $99.00
Communications Specialist 1 $109.00
Communications Specialist 2 $127.00
Communications Specialist 3 $146.00
Communications Specialist 4 $176.00
Communications Specialist 5 $194.00
Construction Services 1 $130.00
Construction Services 2 $159.00
Construction Services 3 $176.00
Construction Services 4 $195.00
Construction Services 5 $216.00
Engineering Assistant 1 $88.00
Engineering Assistant 2 $103.00
Engineering Assistant 3 $130.00
Engineer 1 $140.00
Engineer 2 $168.00
Engineer 3 $197.00
Engineer 4 $228.00
Engineer 5 $244.00
Engineering Technician 1 $87.00
Engineering Technician 2 $109.00
Engineering Technician 3 $131.00
Engineering Technician 4 $146.00
Engineering Technician 5 $167.00
Financial Analyst 1 $116.00
Financial Analyst 2 $132.00
Financial Analyst 3 $159.00
Financial Analyst 4 $173.00
Financial Analyst 5 $193.00
GIS Specialist 1 $109.00
GIS Specialist 2 $132.00
GIS Specialist 3 $156.00
GIS Specialist 4 $174.00
GIS Specialist 5 $194.00
I&C Assistant 1 $104.00
I&C Assistant 2 $129.00
I&C 1 $154.00
I&C 2 $182.00
I&C 3 $205.00
I&C 4 $218.00
I&C 5 $228.00
IT 1 $135.00
IT 2 $182.00
IT 3 $223.00
Land Surveyor Assistant $99.00
Land Surveyor 1 $119.00
Land Surveyor 2 $144.00
Land Surveyor 3 $163.00
Land Surveyor 4 $179.00
Land Surveyor 5 $197.00
Operations Specialist 1 $104.00
Operations Specialist 2 $130.00
Operations Specialist 3 $161.00
Operations Specialist 4 $184.00
Operations Specialist 5 $206.00
Project Coordinator 1 $120.00
Project Coordinator 2 $135.00
Project Coordinator 3 $150.00
Project Coordinator 4 $166.00
Project Coordinator 5 $187.00
Project Manager 1 $213.00
Project Manager 2 $233.00
Project Manager 3 $249.00
Project Manager 4 $264.00
Project Manager 5 $282.00
Project Manager 6 $295.00
Sr. Designer 1 $185.00
Sr. Designer 2 $205.00
Sr. Designer 3 $220.00
Sr. Financial Analyst 1 $218.00
Sr. Financial Analyst 2 $239.00
Sr. Financial Analyst 3 $259.00
Technical Expert 1 $335.00
Technical Expert 2 Negotiable
Exhibit B – Hourly Fee and Expense Schedule
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Reimbursable Expense Rates
Transportation $0.75/mile
Survey Vehicle $0.95/mile
Laser Printouts/Photocopies $0.30/copy
Plotter Printouts $1.00/s.f.
UAS - Photo/Video Grade $100.00/day
UAS – Survey $50.00/day
Total Station – Robotic $35.00/hour
Mapping GPS $25.00/hour
Fast Static/RTK GPS $50.00/hour
All-Terrain Vehicle/Boat $100.00/day
Cellular Modem $75.00/month
Web Hosting $26.00/month
Legal Services Reimbursement $280.00/hour
Outside Services cost * 1.15
Geotechnical Services cost * 1.30
Out of Pocket Expenses cost * 1.15
Rental Car cost * 1.20
Project Specific Equipment Negotiable
*Position titles are for labor rate grade purposes
only.
These rates are subject to adjustment each year on January 1.
ATTACHMENT 1
Insurance Requirements. AE2S, at its expense, shall procure and maintain in force for the duration of this Agreement the following minimum insurance
coverages:
A. General Liability. AE2S agrees to maintain commercial general liability insurance in a minimum amount of $1,000,000 per
occurrence; $2,000,000 annual aggregate. The policy shall cover liability arising from premises, operations, products completed
operations, personal injury, advertising injury, and contractually assumed liability. The CLIENT shall be endorsed as additional
insured.
B. Automobile Liability. If AE2S operates a motor vehicle in performing the Services under this Agreement, AE2S shall maintain
commercial automobile liability insurance, including owned, hired, and non-owned automobiles, with a minimum liability limit of
$1,000,000 combined single limit.
C. Workers’ Compensation. AE2S agrees to provide workers’ compensation insurance for all its employees in accordance with the statutory
requirements of the State of Minnesota. AE2S shall also carry employers’ liability coverage with minimum limits are as follows:
• $500,000 – Bodily Injury by Disease per employee
• $500,000 – Bodily Injury by Disease aggregate
• $500,000 – Bodily Injury by Accident
D. Professional (Errors and Omissions) Liability Insurance. AE2S will maintain professional liability insurance for all claims AE2S may
become legally obligated to pay resulting from any actual or alleged negligent act, error, or omission related to AE2S’s professional
services required under this Agreement. AE2S is required to carry the following minimum limits: $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000
annual aggregate. The retroactive or prior acts date of such coverage shall not be after the effective date of this Agreement, and AE2S
shall maintain such insurance for a period of at least three (3) years following completion of the Services. If such insurance is discontinued,
extended reporting period coverage must be obtained by AE2S to fulfill this requirement.
AE2S shall, prior to commencing the Services, deliver to the CLIENT a Certificate of Insurance as evidence that the above coverages are
in full force and effect.
The insurance requirements may be met through any combination of primary and umbrella/excess insurance.
AE2S’s policies shall be the primary insurance to any other valid and collectible insurance available to the CLIENT with respect to any
claim arising out of AE2S’s performance under this Agreement.
AE2S’s policies and Certificate of Insurance shall contain a provision that coverage afforded under the policies shall not be cancelled
without at least thirty (30) days advanced written notice to the CLIENT.