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ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, PLLC
9 Elks Lane, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601 Tel: (845) 454-3411 Fax: (845) 473-1962
64 Green Street, Suite 1, Hudson, New York 12534 Tel: (518) 828-2300 Fax: (518) 828-3963
November 10, 2011
Town of Wappinger
Town Hall
20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Attn: Susan Dao -Planning Board Secretary
Re: Proposal for Town of Wappinger Planning Board
Dear Ms. Dao:
Thank you for the opportunity to "re-introduce" MORRIS ASSOCIATES PLLC to the
Planning Board. As you know, we are the largest municipal engineering firm in the
Hudson Valley. We have been proud to serve as your Planning Board Consulting
Engineer for the past four years and hope you have felt we have met the challenges
and demands that go with the serious job of approving the applications that will drive
which way the Town of Wappinger goes for the future. Right now, we are the
Consulting Engineer or Special Project Engineer for over thirty (30) municipalities. Out
of those towns and villages, we are the Consultant for twenty-eight (28) of them. We
feel that makes us UNIQUELY QUALIFIED to work with your Planning Board members
to bring positive growth to the Town while maintaining the excellent quality of life the
residents deserve.
A single professional, Robert Gray, P.E., will be the Managing Engineer assigned to the
Planning Board. Although he will attend all meetings and be responsible for all reviews
and correspondence, he will also have the ability to coordinate any "internal resources"
needed to provide the Board with timely actions on applications before the Board - or
questions regarding specific concerns with HVAC, electric, water or sewer. We
understand the financial burden to developers and other applicants, as well as our
accountability to the Board. We, of course because of our history now, are completely
familiar with all town codes, as well as local regulatory agencies. We believe we
provide honesty, a high level of information sharing/communication, excellent record
keeping and attention to detail.
We have provided within the proposal, sixteen (16) Planning Board references. Please
feel free to call any of them. Robert Gray has not only the ability to review applications
for subdivisions and site plans, coordinate the specific Morris Associates' personnel
when necessary, but the communication skills to guide a project so that changes
requested by the Town aren't challenged by applicants. His long-standing excellent
reputation for fairness -along with his timeliness and quality work skills -hopefully
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Attn: Susan Dao -Planning Board Secretary Page 2
Re: Proposal for Town of Wappinger Planning Board
have made the Planning Board members feel at ease making their decisions for
approvals, or in some cases, requesting more involved SEAR information.
We sincerely appreciate your time and review of our qualifications. We have
appreciated your support over the past several years and feel confident that we can
continue to provide your Board with the support and information network that you
require. Again, if you choose to also avail yourselves of our Planning Consultation
services - we believe the Town will move forward in even more successful directions.
We would welcome the opportunity to come and discuss the advantages of using our
complete Planning Consultant package; but appreciate allowing us to serve as your
Engineering Consultant in the past.
If you have any questions, or require additional information, please do not hesitate to
contact me at 845-454-3411 ext. 46.
Very truly yours,
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2011 BASIS OF FEES FOR SERVICES
FOR TOWN OF WAPPINGER
PLANNING BOARD
If MORRIS ASSOCIATES needs to perform any work directly for the Planning Board and it
is not funded through an escrow, we would perform the work at the Town of Wappinger
reduced CTE rate.
Fee Schedule
The fees for services to be provided by Morris Associates, P~~C. are tabulated below. Such
fees shall not be exceeded without formally amending the Agreement.
2. Fee Basis
The basis of payment for the work performed shall be in accordance with the hourly unit
price method applied as acost-reimbursable procedure:
Functional Role
FEE SCHEDULE
Hourly Rate
Partner /Principal /Managing Engineer
Associate Engineer
Senior Engineer
Senior Planner
Staff Engineer/ Planner
Project Engineer
Chief Construction Inspector
Senior Construction Inspector
Construction Inspector
Engineer
Residential & Commercial Building Designer
Survey Technician
Survey Party Chief
CADD Draftsman
Instrument Man
Survey Rodman
Two Man Survey Crew
Administrative
Senior CADD Draftsman
Reproduction/Binding Services
Express Mail/Courier Services"*
Telefax Services
Reproduction/Binding Services
Project Expenses and Subcontractor Expense
$138.00
$129.00
$115.00
$108.00
$ 99.00
$107.00
$115.00
$ 95.00
$ 81.00
$ 83.00
$ 73.50
$101.00
$109.00
$106.00
$104.00
$ 90.00
$164.00
$ 36.00*
$ 91.50
See Below***
Invoiced Amount Plus 10%
$1.25 per page
See Below***
Invoiced Amount Plus 10%****
*Fees for such services are normally included in the hourly rates for technical personnel. Should
the Town specifically request additional word processing or purely administrative assistance, such
services will be provided at the rate shown.
**No cost if Owner's Federal Express Number is used.
*'"`~Standard posted rates contemplate reproduction of a basic number of reports being made,
namely six (6). Additional copies at either request of Owner or approval authority will be
reproduced on the basis of cost recovery plus ten (10) percent.
'`***Project expenses shall include tolls, telephone, meals, lodging, per diem expenses, certain
reproduction costs and direct material costs that are specifically required to complete the project.
These costs as well as Subcontractor costs shall be invoiced at their actual cost plus ten (10)
percent administrative service charge.
These rates are for the period January 1, 2012 thru December 31, 2012. Rates will be increased
yearly in accordance with CP1.
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2011 BASIS OF FEES FOR
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING SERVICES (CTE)
If MORRIS ASSOCIATES needs to perform any work directly for the Planning Board and
it is not funded through an escrow, we would perform the work at the Town of Wappinger
reduced CTE rate:
Fee Schedule
The fees for services to be provided by Morris Associates, PLC are tabulated below.
Such fees shall not be exceeded without formally amending the Agreement.
2. Fee Basis
The basis of payment for the work performed shall be in accordance with the hourly unit
price method applied as acost-reimbursable procedure:
FEE SCHEDULE
Functional Role Hourly Rate
Partner /Principal /Managing Engineer $116.00
Associate Engineer $108.00
Senior Engineer $ 98.00
Senior Planner $102.00
Staff Engineer/ Planner $ 83.00
Project Engineer $ 89.50
Chief Construction Inspector $ 98.00
Senior Construction Inspector $ 79.00
Construction Inspector $ 66.00
Engineer $ 69.50
Residential & Commercial Building Designer $ 62.00
Survey Technician $ 90.00
Survey Party Chief $ 98.00
CADD Draftsman $ 95.00
Instrument Man $ 90.00
Survey Rodman $ 80.00
Two Man Surrey Crew $150.00
Administrative'` $ 30.00
Senior CADD Draftsman $ 77.00
Word Processor Operator $ 38.00
Project Expenses and Subcontractor Expense -Invoiced Amount Plus 10%
Express Mail/Courier Services At Cost
'`Fees for such services are normally included in the hourly rates for technical personnel.
Should the Town specifically request additional word processing or purely administrative
assistance, such services will be provided at the rate shown.
These rates are for the period January 1, 2012 thru December 31, 2012. Rates will be
increased yearly in accordance with CPI.
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