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I City of NorthamptonPublic Works
Pulaski Park - Phase 2Overlook ExpansionExisting Conditions 1:800
Pulaski Park Property Expansion (Red)
Phase 1 - Renovation
Phase 2 - Overlook
Work Limit (Black)
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Summer Afternoon at the Overlook
Stephen Stimson Associates Landscape Architects
5-Feb-16
ITEM QTY UNIT DIRECT PRICE UNIT PRICE TOTAL
1 Existing Conditions
Site Demolition
1.1 Erosion Control 379 LF $6.00 $7.74 $2,933.46
1.2 Fencing, Temporary 515 LF $35.00 $45.15 $23,252.25
1.3 Fencing, Tree Protection 62 SF $30.00 $38.70 $2,399.40
1.4 Remove Existing Wall 39 LS $20.00 $25.80 $1,006.20
1.5 Remove Fence 167 LS $4.00 $5.16 $861.72
1.6 Remove Paving, Concrete 10969 LS $1.50 $1.94 $21,225.02
1.7 Remove Steps 593 SF $8.00 $10.32 $6,119.76
1.8 Sawcut for removal 302 LF $7.00 $9.03 $2,727.06
Site Utility
1.9
Remove and store existing lightpole for
reinstallation 1 EA $500.00 $645.00 $645.00
1.10.Remove existing drainage manhole 1 EA $1,250.00 $1,612.50 $1,612.50
1.11 Remove utility pole and bury powerline 1 EA $750.00 $967.50 $967.50
subtotal $63,749.87
2 Metal Fabrication
2.1 Paving Mounted Galvanized Steel Pipe Handrail with Cable Wire197 LF $195.00 $251.55 $49,555.35
2.2 Steel Edging 562 LF $20.00 $25.80 $14,499.60
subtotal $64,054.95
3 Low Voltage Distribution Equipment
3.1 Waterproof electrical outlet 5 EA $250.00 $322.50 $1,612.50
subtotal $1,612.50
4 Exterior Lighting
4.1 S1 - Light pole, pedestrian 4 EA $4,500.00 $5,805.00 $23,220.00
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Re-furbish and relocated Light fixture and pole from
Phase 1 8 EA $750.00 $967.50 $7,740.00
subtotal $30,960.00
4 Earthwork
4.1 Clear and grub 10856 SF $3.00 $3.87 $42,012.72
4.2 Strip salvage topsoil for reuse, 6"221 CY $20.00 $25.80 $5,701.80
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Fill material for grading to suitable levels, from
owner stockpile 1481 CY $8.00 $10.32 $15,283.92
4.4 Remove excess excavated soil 55 CY $14.00 $18.06 $993.30
4.5 Remove trees 14 EA $1,000.00 $1,290.00 $18,060.00
subtotal $82,051.74
5 Exterior Improvements
5.1 Concrete paving, pedestrian 4677 SF $10.00 $12.90 $60,333.30
5.2 Concrete paving, at steps 422 SF $35.00 $45.15 $19,053.30
5.3 Concrete paving bituminous parking surface 1640 SF $6.00 $7.74 $12,693.60
5.4 Stabilized decomposed granite 1119 SF $5.00 $6.45 $7,217.55
5.5 Riverstone edge 4.5 CY $55.00 $70.95 $319.28
5.6 Riverstone at swale 135 SF $5.00 $6.45 $870.75
5.7 Raised curb 215 LF $48.00 $61.92 $13,312.80
subtotal $113,800.58
6 Retaining Walls
6.1 Retaining Wall A & B, Concrete 115 LF $1,207.00 $1,557.03 $179,058.45
6.2 Scupper 1 LS $500.00 $645.00 $645.00
subtotal $179,703.45
PULASKI PARK PHASE 2
Northampton, MA
Cost Estimate
7 Site Furnishings
7.1 Granite blocks 443 LF $300.00 $387.00 $171,441.00
7.2 Bike racks 4 EA $200.00 $258.00 $1,032.00
7.3 Bike wheel ramp 43 LF $20.00 $25.80 $1,109.40
7.4 Trash receptacle 1 Allow $4,000.00 $5,160.00 $5,160.00
subtotal $178,742.40
8 Planting & Soils
Soils
8.1 Planting bed soil 283 CY $76.00 $98.04 $27,745.32
8.2 Horticultural subsoil 160 CY $71.00 $91.59 $14,654.40
8.3 Passive use lawn soil 139 CY $76.00 $98.04 $13,627.56
Tree
8.4 Amelanchier x grandiflora, 10-12', B&B 4 EA $495.00 $638.55 $2,554.20
8.5 Allegheny laevis, 6-8'H, B&B 2 EA $380.00 $490.20 $980.40
8.6 Betula alleganiensis, 3-3.5" CAL, B&B 1 EA $540.00 $696.60 $696.60
8.7 Betula alleganiensis, 1.5-2" CAL, B&B 4 EA $300.00 $387.00 $1,548.00
8.8 Picea spp, 2-2.5 ft. pot #3 6 EA $55.00 $70.95 $425.70
8.9 Abies balsamea, 6'-7', B&B 7 EA $100.00 $129.00 $903.00
8.10 Picea glauca , 8'-10' H, B&B 4 EA $540.00 $696.60 $2,786.40
8.11 Nyssa sylvatica, 3.5-4" CAL, B&B 2 EA $1,600.00 $2,064.00 $4,128.00
8.12 Nyssa sylvatica, 2-2.5" CAL, B&B 2 EA $450.00 $580.50 $1,161.00
8.13 Sassafras albidum, 3-3.5" CAL, B&B 1 EA $540.00 $696.60 $696.60
8.14 Sassafras albidum, 2-2.5" CAL, B&B 5 EA $350.00 $451.50 $2,257.50
Shrubs
8.15 Hamamelis virginiana, 6-7' H 2 EA $500.00 $645.00 $1,290.00
8.16 Hamamelis virginiana, 4-5' H 5 EA $300.00 $387.00 $1,935.00
8.17 Kalmia angustifolia, 18-24" H 21 EA $100.00 $129.00 $2,709.00
8.18 Myrica pensylvanica, #5 pot 9 EA $100.00 $129.00 $1,161.00
8.19 Ilex glabra 'Shamrock', #5 pot 19 EA $100.00 $129.00 $2,451.00
8.20 Ilex verticillata 'Red Sprite', 3-4' H, #10 pot 7 EA $75.00 $96.75 $677.25
8.21 Ilex verticillata 'Sparkleberry', 3-4' H, #10 pot 5 EA $75.00 $96.75 $483.75
Groundcover, Grasses & Perennials
8.22 Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts', #1 pot 171 EA $25.00 $32.25 $5,514.75
8.23 Juniperus communis, #1 pot 69 EA $25.00 $32.25 $2,225.25
8.24 Comptonia peregrina, #1 pot 206 EA $25.00 $32.25 $6,643.50
8.25 Dennstaedtia punctilobula, #1 pot 411 EA $25.00 $32.25 $13,254.75
8.26 Iris versicolor, #1 pot 12 EA $25.00 $32.25 $387.00
8.27 Juncus effusus, #1 pot 12 EA $25.00 $32.25 $387.00
8.28 Matteuccia struthiopteris, #1 pot 166 EA $25.00 $32.25 $5,353.50
8.29 Osmundastrum cinnamomeum, #1 pot 93 EA $25.00 $32.25 $2,999.25
8.30 Rhus aromatica 'Low-Gro', #3 pot 534 EA $38.00 $49.02 $26,176.68
8.31 Thelypteris noveboracensis, #1 pot 131 EA $25.00 $32.25 $4,224.75
8.32 Taxus x media 'Everlow', #1 pot 409 EA $40.00 $51.60 $21,104.40
8.33 Vaccinium angustifolium, #1 pot 407 EA $25.00 $32.25 $13,125.75
8.34 Vaccinium vitis-idaea var. minus, #1 pot 12" HT 26 EA $25.00 $32.25 $838.50
8.35 Xanthorhiza simplicissima, #1 pot 182 EA $20.00 $25.80 $4,695.60
Lawn
8.37 Seed Mix 4868 SF $1.75 $2.26 $10,989.51
subtotal $202,791.87
9 Utilities
9.1 Stormwater piping, public 12" CPP 225 LF $65.00 $83.85 $18,866.25
9.2 Adjust manhole rim to finish grade 6 EA $750.00 $967.50 $5,805.00
9.3 Area drain, utility 7 EA $800.00 $1,032.00 $7,224.00
9.4 Catch basins 2 EA $1,750.00 $2,257.50 $4,515.00
9.5 Inlet protection 10 EA $100.00 $129.00 $1,290.00
9.6 Protect & Maintain drainage manhole 7 EA $100.00 $129.00 $903.00
subtotal $38,603.25
Subotal Estimated Construction Cost (ECC) before Contingencies $956,070.60
General Conditions 11.00%Included
General Requirements 3.00%Included
Temporary Work and Protections 8.00%Included
Insurance & Bond 2.50%Included
Contractor's Overhead Fee 5.00%Included
Contingencies
Construction Contingency 5.00%$47,803.53
Escalation - Phase 2 Summer 2016 3.00%$28,682.12
Total ECC with Contingencies, for Phase 2 $1,032,556.25
STATE PARC GRANT FUNDING $400,000.00
STORMWATER UTILITY FUND $40,215.75
CPA GRANT REQUEST $632,421.25
Note:
Estimate in 2015 dollars.
PULASKI PARK Academy of Music
Northampton, MA
Stephen Stimson Associates Landscape Architects
ITEM QTY UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE TOTAL
1 Existing Conditions / Site Demolition
1.1 Fencing, Temporary 294 LF $12.00 $15.48 $4,551.12
1.2 Fencing, Tree Protection 1 LS $450.00 $580.50 $580.50
1.3 Sawcut Removal of Concrete 1 LS $500.00 $645.00 $645.00
1.4 Cut Remove Gravel to Proposed Grade 1 LS $1,500.00 $1,935.00 $1,935.00
subtotal $7,711.62
2 Exterior Improvements
2.1 Rough, Fine Grading & Compacting 541 SY $6.50 $8.39 $4,536.29
2.2 Dense Grade Base 47 CY $35.00 $45.15 $2,122.05
2.3 Vehicular Gravel 110 CY $33.25 $42.89 $4,718.18
2.4 Concrete Paving at Curb Cut and Paths 318 SF $10.00 $12.90 $4,102.20
2.5 Concrete Landing & Steps 5 SF $350.00 $451.50 $2,257.50
2.6 Pervious Pavers on dense sub-grade 1160 SF $18.00 $23.22 $26,935.20
2.7 Radius Drop Curb at Drive Entry 10 LF $75.00 $96.75 $967.50
2.8 Flush Curb at Pavers 142 LF $45.00 $58.05 $8,243.10
2.9 Steel Edging 118 LF $12.00 $15.48 $1,826.64
2.10.S1 - Light pole, Pedestrian 1 EA $4,500.00 $5,805.00 $5,805.00
2.11 Granite Blocks 18 LF $175.00 $225.75 $4,063.50
3.12 Removable Bollards 4 EA $1,200.00 $1,548.00 $6,192.00
subtotal $71,769.15
3 Planting & Soils
Soils
3.1 Planting bed soil 36 CY $76.00 $98.04 $3,529.44
3.2 Horticultural subsoil 5 CY $71.00 $91.59 $457.95
3.3 Allegheny laevis, 6-8' H, B&B 4 EA $380.00 $490.20 $1,960.80
3.4 Taxus x media 'Hicksii 4'-5' B&B 19 EA $120.00 $154.80 $2,941.20
3.5 Rhus aromatica 'Low-Gro', #1 pot 375 EA $40.00 $51.60 $19,350.00
3.6 Taxus x media 'Everlow', #1 pot 27 EA $40.00 $51.60 $1,393.20
3.7 Dennstaedtia punctilobula, #1 pot 83 EA $25.00 $32.25 $2,676.75
subtotal $32,309.34
4 Utilities
4.1 Catch Basin 1 EA $3,500.00 $4,515.00 $4,515.00
4.2 Drain Manhole 1 EA $6,750.00 $8,707.50 $8,707.50
4.3 12" CPP Pipe 85 LF $58.00 $74.82 $6,359.70
4.4 Downspout with Boot and Connection 1 LS $250.00 $322.50 $322.50
subtotal $19,904.70
Subtotal Preliminay Design Cost Total $131,694.81
Contingencies
Construction Contingency 5.00% $6,584.74
Escalation -Summer 2016 3.00% $3,950.84
Grand Total $142,230.39
Note:
1) 2015$
2) Includes 29% mark-up for General Conditions
Insurance, Bonds, Overhead and Profit
Cost Estimate Exercise |February 5, 2016
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PROPOSAL FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE SERVICES
The following, upon acceptance, shall constitute an Agreement between the
Landscape Architect: Stephen Stimson Associates, Landscape Architects, Inc.
288 Norfolk Street, 5th Floor
Cambridge, MA 02139
T 617.876.8960
and the Client: James Laurila, City Engineer
City of Northampton Department of Public Works
125 Locust St.
Northampton, MA 01060
for the Project: Pulaski Park | Additional Services Proposal
The Academy of Music
Agreement dated: August 27, 2015
S C O P E O F W O R K
Introduction
Stephen Stimson Associates (SSA) will work with the City and the Academy of Music (AofM) to re-
design the rear parking lot and stage loading dock area to include the following:
A 45’ box truck back up to the main loading dock
A lower grade at the main loading dock, 40”-42” below F.G. of loading dock
A gravel lot surface (3/8” minus)
A low retaining wall between AofM and Park play area
The maintaining of the existing curb cut at South Street
The addition of a second curb cut and removeable bollards south of the oak tree
A set of concrete stairs for egress to the second loading dock and fire escape
Construction Documents
SSA will update the current Construction Document site plan to include the above changes. Details
related to the paving surface, retaining wall, sidewalk, curbs, drainage and planting will be studied.
After a first round of updates are undertaken, SSA will meet with the City and AofM to review the site
plan and details.
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Upon approval, SSA (with Civil/Electrical Engineer/Spec Writer) will make the final changes to the
existing Conformance Construction Document Set. This will entail coordination with our Spec Writer
and updates to related specification sections if required as well as updates to the following sheets:
o 0.0 Cover Sheet
o L1.1 Site Preparation Plan
o L2.0 Layout Plan
o L3.0 Materials Plan
o L5.0 Soils Plan
o L6.0 Planting Plan
o L7.2 Academy of Music Sections and Details (additional sheet)
o L8.0 Deck, Paving, Edge & Step Details
o C2.00 Site Utility Plan
o C3.00 Site Grading Plan
o C4.00 Civil Details
o E1.0 Electrical Site Plan (to be determined)
o E2.0 Electrical Details (to be determined)
Notes: In lieu of requesting additional survey work, SSA took detailed field measurements of
additional topographic information at the rear façade of the Academy of Music. The time is
included in this proposal.
All Consultant sheets including site plan layouts will need to be updated in order to ensure all
site plans reflect the final layout of the AofM landscape.
Meetings:
#1 Site Visit/Field Measurements
#2 Meeting with Academy of Music and City (review 50% CD site plan)
Fees
Construction Documents
SSA: $15,000
Consultants: $ 2,500
Sub Total $17,500
Reimbursables Allowance:
Printing and Mailing: $ 750
Travel $ 500
Sub Total $ 1,250
Total: $18,750
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Permitting
If review and approval of this project is required by local Design Review, Historic District,
Community Association or any other agency or body SSA will prepare drawings and
illustrations for presentation to the pertinent authorities to assist in obtaining the
necessary permits and approvals. Fees for this phase will be an additional service and will
be billed hourly at the rates listed in Attachment 1.
If services covered by this Agreement have not been completed within fourteen (14)
months from the Agreement date, through no fault of the Landscape Architect, extension
of the Landscape Architecture Services shall be compensated on the basis of the hourly
rates described in Attachment 1.
STEPHEN STIMSON ASSOCIATES, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS INC.
By: Stephen C. Stimson FASLA, President Date
In Agreement with the terms and conditions described above:
Accepted by: James Laurila, City of Northampton Date
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A T T A C H M E N T 1
Appended to and constituting a part of the Agreement for landscape architectural services between
Stephen Stimson Associates, Landscape Architects Inc. and the City of Northampton, August 27, 2015.
FEE FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Services will be based upon the following hourly rate schedule:
Principal $250 per hour, Stephen Stimson
Principal $175 - $200 per hour
Associate $110 - $125 per hour
Landscape Architect $110 per hour
Senior Landscape Designer $100 - $110 per hour
Landscape Designer $ 80 - $ 95 per hour
Technical Staff $ 70 per hour
Administration Staff $ 70 per hour
Hourly rates will be reviewed periodically, and may be adjusted due to staff promotions and cost of
living increases. Travel time will be billed at the rates described above for travel between Princeton
and/or Cambridge, Massachusetts and the project or meeting site.
REIMBURSABLE COSTS
Reimbursable expenses are not included in professional fee for services. The following costs will be
reimbursed by the Owner at 1.1 times the actual amount of the expense to be billed monthly with fee
invoice.
Photocopy, reproduction, plotting and/or mounting and binding costs for documents
prepared or furnished in connection with this Agreement.
The cost of commercial carrier and public transportation, lodging, sustenance, car rental,
private automobile travel at the current approved IRS per mile rate, parking, and out-of-
pocket expenses from Princeton and/or Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Postage and shipping.
Long distance telephone and facsimile charges.
Photographic services, film, and processing.
Materials and preparation costs for models, special renderings, maps and documents
approved by the Owner.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND INDEMNITY
The Landscape Architect will be responsible for the acts and work product of its principals, employees
and consultants under contract to the Landscape Architect. The Landscape Architect will not be
responsible for any acts, errors, or omissions of any third party not under contract to the Landscape
Architect and performing services on the project. The client agrees to indemnify and hold the
Landscape Architect harmless from all claims, damages, losses and expenses (including attorney's
fees) arising out of or resulting from any such acts, errors, or omissions of the above mentioned third
parties.
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OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
All drawings and other documents created by the Landscape Architect for the Project, as Instruments
of Service, are copyrighted and said copyright is and shall remain the property
of the Landscape Architect. Upon payment in full of all sums due to the Landscape Architect under
this contract, The Client shall own a complete set of the final Instruments of Service and shall have a
non-exclusive license to reproduce the Instruments of Service solely for purposes of Construction,
using and maintaining the Project. The license is not transferable without specific written agreement
of the Landscape Architect. Any use with the written approval of the Landscape Architect must include
the phrase "Copyright, Stephen Stimson Associates, Landscape Architects Inc." or otherwise credit the
Landscape Architect. The client agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Landscape
Architect from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses (including reasonable attorney's
fees and costs of defense) arising out of or resulting from unauthorized use.
The Landscape Architect will retain the Project record and Instruments of Service for a period of three
(3) years following completion of services, during which period the records will be made available to
the Owner upon request. After three (3) years, the Project record and Instruments of Service will be
available at the discretion of the Landscape Architect.
MARKETING AUTHORIZATION
The Landscape Architect shall reserve full rights for use of the project for marketing purposes. This
includes, but is not limited to, publication in mass media and trade publications, submissions to
award programs, and inclusion in the Landscape Architect's marketing materials. Project location and
client identity will be withheld at client’s request.
TERMINATION
The Client may terminate this agreement for convenience upon ten- (10) days written notice. Upon
termination, the Landscape Architect will be entitled to compensation under the terms of this
Agreement through the date of termination, with any outstanding balance due and payable within
fifteen (15) days following the date of termination. There shall be no deductions from the Landscape
Architect's compensation because of any dispute between the owner and any other party.
Either party can terminate this agreement for material breach of the contract upon ten (10) days
written notice.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND TERMS
Fees for professional services and reimbursable costs will be billed monthly and are payable upon
receipt. All account balances outstanding over thirty (30) days will be assessed a service charge equal
to ten percent (10%) per annum. The client agrees that all statements shall be final and not subject to
adjustment unless the Landscape Architect is notified in writing of a disputed charge within thirty (30)
days of the statement date.
PROPOSAL DURATION
This proposal is valid for a period of sixty (60) days and will be considered revoked if written
acceptance is not received within sixty (60) days from the Agreement date.