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Document
Government Conduct Act.pdf
Year Created: 2025
DOCUMENT
Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Scientist Services
- YEAR CREATED: 2020
- ENTITY TYPE: County
- TYPE OF DOCUMENT: RFQ - Requests for Quotes
The document is an agreement between Loudoun County, Virginia and a consultant for geotechnical engineering and soil scientist services. The agreement includes various clauses and provisions related to audits, workmanship, inspection, employee conduct, monitoring construction costs, and the request for proposal (RFP) process.
Under the audit clause, the consultant is required to maintain records of all costs and data related to the services provided. Loudoun County has the right to audit these records under certain conditions. The consultant is also required to preserve and make available these records to the county for a specified period.
The workmanship clause states that all work performed under the agreement should be done skillfully and in a workmanlike manner. If the consultant's services do not meet the contract requirements, they are obligated to re-perform the services at no additional cost to the county. The county may also conduct inspections of the work, but this does not relieve the consultant of their responsibility to meet the agreement requirements.
The agreement also includes provisions regarding employee conduct, requiring professionalism and courtesy from the consultant and its employees. The county reserves the right to remove any consultant employee from the project if they are deemed unfit for service, with the consultant required to provide an approved replacement within a specified timeframe. The consultant's employees working at county sites are also required to have photo identification displayed at all times, and individuals with felony convictions cannot be employed under the agreement.
Additionally, the consultant is responsible for monitoring the estimated construction costs during the design phase to ensure the project stays within budget. If the lowest responsible bidder exceeds the construction budget by a certain percentage, the consultant may need to revise the drawings and specifications to bring the project within budget, at their own expense and with the county's approval.
The document also includes a request for proposal (RFP) form for geotechnical engineering and soil scientist services. The RFP outlines the requirements for proposal submission, such as providing necessary documentation, including a W-9 form, certificate of insurance, addenda, and an electronic copy of the proposal. The offeror is also required to provide proof of authority to transact business in Virginia and minimum qualification documentation. The fees are not to be included in the proposal, as they will be negotiated with the highest ranked offerors.