HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 CON CDC SCS Engineers - Environmental ConsultingAGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AND
SCS ENGINEERS COMPANY
ORIGINAL
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this day of
\i , 2006, by and between the COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, a municipal corporation (the
"CDC"), and STEARNS, .CONRAD AND SCHMIDT CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC.
d/b/a SCS ENGINEERS (the "CONTRACTOR").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the CDC desires to employ a CONTRACTOR to perform
Environmental Consulting Services related to the Redevelopment Plan for the National
City Redevelopment Project and the Five Year Implementation Plan 2005 — 2009;
WHEREAS, the CDC has determined that the CONTRACTOR is qualified
by experience and ability to perform the services desired by the CDC, and the
CONTRACTOR is willing to perform such services.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES HERETO DO MUTUALLY AGREE
AS FOLLOWS:
1. ENGAGEMENT OF CONTRACTOR. The CDC hereby agrees to
engage the CONTRACTOR and the CONTRACTOR hereby agrees to perform the
services hereinafter set forth in accordance with all terms and conditions contained
herein.
The CONTRACTOR represents that all services required hereunder will
be performed directly by the CONTRACTOR or under direct supervision of the
CONTRACTOR.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES. The CONTRACTOR will perform services
as set forth in the attached Exhibit A.
The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for all research and reviews
related to the work and shall not rely on personnel of the CDC for such services, except
as authorized in advance by the CDC. The CONTRACTOR shall appear at meetings
cited in Exhibit A to keep staff and the Community Development Commission advised of
the progress on the project.
The CDC may unilaterally, or upon request from the CONTRACTOR, from time
to time reduce or increase the Scope of Services to be performed by the
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CONTRACTOR under this Agreement. Upon doing so, the CDC and the
CONTRACTOR agree to meet in good faith and confer for the purpose of negotiating a
corresponding reduction or increase in the compensation associated with said change
in services, not to exceed a factor of 10% from the base amount.
3. PROJECT COORDINATION AND SUPERVISION.
The Redevelopment Manager hereby is designated as the Project Coordinator for the
CDC and will monitor the progress and execution of this Agreement. The
CONTRACTOR shall assign a single Project Director to provide supervision and have
overall responsibility for the progress and execution of this Agreement for the CONTRA-
CTOR. The Redevelopment Projects Manager thereby is designated as the Project
Director for the CONTRACTOR.
4. COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT. The compensation for the
CONTRACTOR shall be based on monthly billings covering actual work performed.
Billings shall include labor classifications, respective rates, hours worked and also
materials, if any. The total cost for all work described in Exhibit A shall not exceed
$20,000 (the Base amount) without prior written authorization from the Executive
Director. Monthly invoices will be processed for payment and remitted within thirty (30)
days from receipt of invoice, provided that work is accomplished consistent with Exhibit
A as determined by the CDC.
The CONTRACTOR shall maintain all books, documents, papers,
employee time sheets, accounting records, and other evidence pertaining to costs
incurred and shall make such materials available at its office at all reasonable times
during the term of this Agreement and for three (3) years from the date of final payment
under this Agreement, for inspection by the CDC and for furnishing of copies to the
CDC, if requested.
5. LENGTH OF AGREEMENT. This agreement shall terminate on
June 30, 2007.
6. DISPOSITION AND OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS. The
Memoranda, Reports, Maps, Drawings, Plans, Specifications and other documents
prepared by the CONTRACTOR for this Project, whether paper or electronic, shall
become the property of the CDC for use with respect to this Project, and shall be turned
over to the CDC upon completion of the Project, or any phase thereof, as contemplated
by this Agreement. CONTRACTOR may keep one copy of the foregoing for its records.
Contemporaneously with the transfer of documents, the CONTRACTOR
hereby assigns to the CDC and CONTRACTOR thereby expressly waives and
disclaims, any copyright in, and the right to reproduce, all written material, drawings,
plans, specifications or other work prepared under this agreement, except upon the
CDC's prior authorization regarding reproduction, which authorization shall not be
unreasonably withheld. The CONTRACTOR shall, upon request of the CDC, execute
any further document(s) necessary to further effectuate this waiver and disclaimer.
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The CONTRACTOR agrees that the CDC may use, reuse, alter,
reproduce, modify, assign, transfer, or in any other way, medium or method utilize the
CONTRACTOR's written work product for the CDC's purposes, and the CONTRACTOR
expressly waives and disclaims any residual rights granted to it by Civil Code Sections
980 through 989 relating to intellectual property and artistic works.
Any modification or reuse by the CDC of documents, drawings or
specifications prepared by the CONTRACTOR shall relieve the CONTRACTOR from
liability under Section 14 but only with respect to the effect of the modification or reuse
by the CDC, or for any liability to the CDC should the documents be used by the CDC
for some project other than what was expressly agreed upon within the Scope of this
project, unless otherwise mutually agreed. Further CDC shall indemnify and hold
harmless CONTRACTOR against any and all claims, liabilities or damages as a result
of any use or misuse by CDC of any items described in this Section 6 other than the
specific purposes contemplated by the Scope of Services.
7. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. Both parties hereto in the
performance of this Agreement will be acting in an independent capacity and not as
agents, employees, partners or joint venturers with one another. Neither the
CONTRACTOR nor the CONTRACTOR'S employees are employee of the CDC and
are not entitled to any of the rights, benefits, or privileges of the CDC's employees,
including but not limited to retirement, medical, unemployment, or workers'
compensation insurance.
This Agreement contemplates the personal services of the
CONTRACTOR and the CONTRACTOR's employees, and it is recognized by the
parties that a substantial inducement to the CDC for entering into this Agreement was,
and is, the professional reputation and competence of the CONTRACTOR and its
employees. Neither this Agreement nor any interest herein may be assigned by the
CONTRACTOR without the prior written consent of the CDC. Nothing herein contained
is intended to prevent the CONTRACTOR from employing or hiring as many
employees, or subcontractors, as the CONTRACTOR may deem necessary for the
proper and efficient performance of this Agreement. All agreements by CONTRACTOR
with its subcontractor(s) shall require the subcontractor to adhere to the applicable
terms of this Agreement.
8. CONTROL. Neither the CDC nor its officers, agents or employees
shall have any control over the conduct of the CONTRACTOR or any of the
CONTRACTOR's employees except as herein set forth, and the CONTRACTOR
expressly agrees not to represent that the CONTRACTOR or the CONTRACTOR's
agents, servants, or employees are in any manner agents, servants or employees of
the CDC, it being understood that the CONTRACTOR, its agents, servants, and
employees are as to the CDC wholly independent contractors and that the CONTRAC-
TOR's obligations to the CDC are solely such as are prescribed by this Agreement.
9. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW. The CONTRACTOR,
in the performance of the services to be provided herein, shall comply with all
applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations, and all applicable ordinances,
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rules and regulations of the City of National City, whether now in force or subsequently
enacted. The CONTRACTOR, and each of its subcontractors, shall obtain and
maintain a current City of National City business license prior to and during
performance of any work pursuant to this Agreement.
10. LICENSES, PERMITS. ETC. The CONTRACTOR represents and
covenants that it has all licenses, permits, qualifications, and approvals of whatever
nature that are legally required to practice its profession. The CONTRACTOR
represents and covenants that the CONTRACTOR shall, at its sole cost and expense,
keep in effect at all times during the term of this Agreement, any license, permit, or
approval which is legally required for the CONTRACTOR to practice its profession.
11. STANDARD OF CARE.
A. The CONTRACTOR, in performing any services under this
Agreement, shall perform in a manner consistent with that level of care and skill
ordinarily exercised by members of the CONTRACTOR'S trade or profession currently
practicing under similar conditions and in similar locations. The CONTRACTOR shall
take all special precautions necessary to protect the CONTRACTOR's employees and
members of the public from risk of harm arising out of the nature of the work and/or the
conditions of the work site.
B. The CONTRACTOR warrants to the CDC that is is not now, nor
has it been for the five (5) years preceding, involved in any material arbitration or
litigation concerning the CONTRACTOR's professional performance or the furnishing of
materials or services relating hereto.
C. The CONTRACTOR is responsible for identifying any unique
products, treatments, processes or materials whose availability is critical to the success
of the project the CONTRACTOR has been retained to perform, within the time
requirements of the CDC, or, when no time is specified, then within a commercially
reasonable time. Accordingly, unless the CONTRACTOR has notified the CDC
otherwise, the CONTRACTOR warrants that all products, materials, processes or
treatments identified in the project documents prepared for the CDC are reasonably
commercially available. Any failure by the CONTRACTOR to use due diligence under
this sub -paragraph will render the CONTRACTOR liable to the CDC for any increased
costs that result from the CDC's later inability to obtain the specified items or any
reasonable substitute within a price range that allows for project completion in the time
frame specified or, when not specified, then within a commercially reasonable time.
12. NON-DISCRIMINATION PROVISIONS. The CONTRACTOR shall
not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age,
race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin,
physical handicap, or medical condition. The CONTRACTOR will take positive action to
insure that applicants are employed without regard to their age, race, color, ancestry,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, physical handicap, or
medical condition. Such action shall include but not be limited to the following:
employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising,
layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for
training, including apprenticeship. The CONTRACTOR agrees to post in conspicuous
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places available to employees and applicants for employment any notices provided by
the CDC setting forth the provisions of this non-discrimination clause.
13. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. The CDC may from time to time
communicate to the CONTRACTOR certain confidential information to enable the
CONTRACTOR to effectively perform the services to be provided herein. The
CONTRACTOR shall treat all such information as confidential and shall not disclose
any part thereof without the prior written consent of the CDC. The CONTRACTOR shall
limit the use and circulation of such information, even within its own organization, to the
extent necessary to perform the services to be provided herein. The foregoing
obligation of this Section 13, however, shall not apply to any part of the information that
(i) has been disclosed in publicly available sources of information; (ii) is, through no
fault of the CONTRACTOR, hereafter disclosed in publicly available sources of
information; (iii) is already in the possession of the CONTRACTOR without any
obligation of confidentiality; or (iv) has been or is hereafter rightfully disclosed to the
CONTRACTOR by a third party, but only to the extent that the use or disclosure thereof
has been or is rightfully authorized by that third party.
The CONTRACTOR shall not disclose any reports, recommendations,
conclusions or other results of the services or the existence of the subject matter of this
Agreement without the prior written consent of the CDC. In its performance hereunder,
the CONTRACTOR shall comply with all legal obligations it may now or hereafter have
respecting the information or other property of any other person, firm or corporation.
CONTRACTOR shall be liable to CDC for any damages caused by breach
of this condition, pursuant to the provisions of Section 14.
14. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS. The CONTRACTOR
agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the CDC, its officers, employees, and
volunteers against and from any and all liability, loss, damages to property, injuries to,
or death of any person or persons, and all claims, demands, suits, actions,
proceedings, costs or attorneys' fees of any kind or nature, including workers'
compensation claims, of or by anyone whomsoever, in any way resulting from or arising
out of the CONTRACTOR's negligent performance of this Agreement.
15. WORKERS' COMPENSATION. The CONTRACTOR shall comply
with all of the provisions of the Workers' Compensation Insurance and Safety Acts of
the State of California, the applicable provisions of Division 4 and 5 of the California
Government Code and all amendments thereto; and all similar state or Federal acts or
laws applicable; and shall indemnify, and hold harmless the CDC and its officers, and
employees from and against all claims, demands, payments, suits, actions, proceedings
and judgments of every nature and description, including reasonable attomey's fees
and defense costs presented, brought or recovered against the CDC or its officers,
employees, or volunteers, for or on account of any liability under any of said acts which
may be incurred by reason of any work to be performed by the CONTRACTOR under
this Agreement.
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16. INSURANCE. The CONTRACTOR, at its sole cost and expense,
shall purchase and maintain, and shall require its subcontractors, when applicable, to
purchase and maintain throughout the term of this agreement, the following insurance
policies:
® A. If checked, Professional Liability Insurance (errors and omissions)
with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per claim , $10,000,000 all claims.
B. Automobile insurance covering all bodily injury and property
damage incurred during the performance of this Agreement, with a minimum coverage
of $1,000,000 combined single limit per accident. Such automobile insurance shall
include non -owned vehicles.
C. Comprehensive general liability insurance, with minimum limits of
$1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence, with excess coverage $10,000,000,
covering all bodily injury and property damage arising out of its operation under this
Agreement.
D. Workers' compensation insurance covering all of CONSULTANT's
employees.
E. The aforesaid policies shall constitute primary insurance as to the
CDC, its officers, employees, and volunteers, so that any other policies held by the
CDC shall not contribute to any loss under said insurance. Said policies shall provide
for thirty (30) days prior written notice to the CDC of cancellation or material change.
F. Said policies, except for the professional liability and worker's
compensation policies, shall name the CDC and its officers, agents and employees as
additional insureds.
G. If required insurance coverage is provided on a "claims made"
rather than "occurrence" form, the CONTRACTOR shall maintain such insurance
coverage for three years after expiration of the term (and any extensions) of this Agree-
ment.
H. Omitted
I. Insurance shall be written with only California licensed companies
which hold a current policy holder's alphabetic and financial size category rating of not
less than A VIII according to the current Best's Key Rating Guide, or a company equal
financial stability that is approved by the CDC's Risk Manager.
J. This Agreement shall not take effect until certificate(s) or other
sufficient proof that these insurance provisions have been complied with, are filed with
and approved by the CDC's Risk Manager. If the CONTRACTOR does not keep all of
such insurance policies in full force and effect at all times during the terms of this
Agreement, the CDC may elect to treat the failure to maintain the requisite insurance as
a breach of this Agreement and terminate the Agreement as provided herein.
17. LEGAL FEES. If any party brings a suit or action against the other
party arising from any breach of any of the covenants or agreements or any
inaccuracies in any of the representations and warranties on the part of the other party
arising out of this Agreement, then in that event, the prevailing party in such action or
dispute, whether by final judgment or out -of -court settlement, shall be entitled to have
and recover of and from the other party all costs and expenses of suit, including
attorneys' fees.
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For purposes of determining who is to be considered the prevailing party,
it is stipulated that attorney's fees incurred in the prosecution or defense of the action or
suit shall not be considered in determining the amount of the judgment or award.
Attomey's fees to the prevailing party if other than the CDC shall, in addition, be limited
to the amount of attorney's fees incurred by the CDC in its prosecution or defense of
the action, irrespective of the actual amount of attorney's fees incurred by the prevailing
party.
18. MEDIATION/ARBITRATION. If a dispute arises out of or relates
to this Agreement, or the breach thereof, the parties agree first to try, in good faith, to
settle the dispute by mediation in San Diego, California, in accordance with the
Commercial Mediation Rules of the American Arbitration Association (the "AAA") before
resorting to arbitration. The costs of mediation shall be borne equally by the parties.
Any controversy or claim arising out of, or relating to, this Agreement, or breach thereof,
which is not resolved by mediation shall be settled by arbitration in San Diego,
California, in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the AAA then
existing. Any award rendered shall be final and conclusive upon the parties, and a
judgment thereon may be entered in any court having jurisdiction over the subject
matter of the controversy. The expenses of the arbitration shall be borne equally by the
parties to the arbitration, provided that each party shall pay for and bear the costs of its
own experts, evidence and attorneys' fees, except that the arbitrator may assess such
expenses or any part thereof against a specified party as part of the arbitration award.
19. TERMINATION. A. This Agreement may be terminated with or
without cause by the CDC. Termination without cause shall be effective only upon 60-
day's written notice to the CONTRACTOR. During said 60-day period the
CONTRACTOR shall perform all services in accordance with this Agreement.
B. This Agreement may also be terminated immediately by the CDC
for cause in the event of a material breach of this Agreement, misrepresentation by the
CONTRACTOR in connection with the formation of this Agreement or the performance
of services, or the failure to perform services as directed by the CDC.
C. Termination with or without cause shall be effected by delivery of
written Notice of Termination to the CONTRACTOR as provided for herein.
D. In the event of termination, all finished or unfinished Memoranda
Reports, Maps, Drawings, Plans, Specifications and other documents prepared by the
CONTRACTOR, whether paper or electronic, shall immediately become the property of
and be delivered to the CDC, and the CONTRACTOR shall be entitled to receive just
and equitable compensation for any work satisfactorily completed on such documents
and other materials up to the effective date of the Notice of Termination, not to exceed
the amounts payable hereunder, and Tess any damages caused the CDC by the
CONTRACTOR's breach, if any. Thereafter, ownership of said written material shall
vest in the CDC all rights set forth in Section 6.
E. The CDC further reserves the right to immediately terminate this
Agreement upon: (1) the filing of a petition in bankruptcy affecting the CONTRACTOR;
(2) a reorganization of the CONTRACTOR for the benefit of creditors; or (3) a business
reorganization, change in business name or change in business status of the
CONTRACTOR.
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20. NOTICES. All notices or other communications required or
permitted hereunder shall be in writing, and shall be personally delivered; or sent by
overnight mail (Federal Express or the like); or sent by registered or certified mail,
postage prepaid, return receipt requested; or sent by ordinary mail, postage prepaid; or
telegraphed or cabled; or delivered or sent by , telecopy, facsimile or fax; and shall be
deemed received upon the earlier of (i) if personally delivered, the date of delivery to
the address of the person to receive such notice, (ii) if sent by overnight mail, the
business day following its deposit in such overnight mail facility, (iii) if mailed by
registered, certified or ordinary mail, five (5) days (ten (10) days if the address is
outside the State of Califomia) after the date of deposit in a post office, mailbox, mail
chute, or other like facility regularly maintained by the United States Postal Service, (iv)
omitted , or (v) if given by , telecopy, facsimile or fax, when sent. Any notice, request,
demand, direction or other communication delivered or sent as specified above shall be
directed to the following persons:
To the CDC:
To the CONTRACTOR:
Chris Zapata
Executive Director
Community Development Commission
of the City of National City
140 East 12`h Street, Suite B
National City, CA 91950
Daniel Johnson
SCS Engineers
8799 Balboa Avenue, Suite 290
San Diego CA 92123
Notice of change of address shall be given by written notice in the manner
specified in this Section. Rejection or other refusal to accept or the inability to deliver
because of changed address of which no notice was given shall be deemed to
constitute receipt of the notice, demand, request or communication sent. Any notice,
request, demand, direction or other communication sent by cable, telex, telecopy,
facsimile or fax must be confirmed within forty-eight (48) hours by letter mailed or
delivered as specified in this Section.
21. CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND POLITICAL REFORM ACT
OBLIGATIONS. During the term of this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall not
perform services of any kind for any person or entity whose interests conflict in any way
with those of the Community Development Commission of the City of National City.
The CONTRACTOR also agrees not to specify any product, treatment, process or
material for the project in which the CONTRACTOR has a material financial interest,
either direct or indirect, without first notifying the CDC of that fact. The CONTRACTOR
shall at all times comply with the terms of the Political Reform Act and the National City
Conflict of Interest Code. The CONTRACTOR shall immediately disqualify itself and
shall not use its official position to influence in any way any matter coming before the
CDC in which the CONTRACTOR has a financial interest as defined in Government
Code Section 87103. The CONTRACTOR represents that it has no knowledge of any
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financial interests that would require it to disqualify itself from any matter on which it
might perform services for the CDC.
❑ If checked, the CONTRACTOR shall comply with all of the
reporting requirements of the Political Reform Act and the National City Conflict of
Interest Code. Specifically, the CONTRACTOR shall file a Statement of Economic
Interests with the Executive Assistant to the CDC Executive Director in a timely manner
on forms which the CONTRACTOR shall obtain from the Executive Assistant to the
CDC Executive Director.
The CONTRACTOR shall be strictly liable to the CDC for all damages,
costs or expenses the CDC may suffer by virtue of any violation of this Paragraph 21 by
the CONTRACTOR.
22. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
A. Computation of Time Periods. If any date or time period provided
for in this Agreement is or ends on a Saturday, Sunday or federal, state or legal holiday,
then such date shall automatically be extended until 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time of the next
day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or federal, state or legal holiday.
B. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which, together, shall
constitute but one and the same instrument.
C. Captions. Any captions to, or headings of, the sections or
subsections of this Agreement are solely for the convenience of the parties hereto, are
not a part •of this Agreement, and shall not be used for the interpretation or
determination of the validity of this Agreement or any provision hereof.
D. No Obligations to Third Parties. Except as otherwise expressly
provided herein, the execution and delivery of this Agreement shall not be deemed to
confer any rights upon, or obligate any of the parties hereto, to any person or entity
other than the parties hereto.
E. Exhibits and Schedules. The Exhibits and Schedules attached
hereto are hereby incorporated herein by this reference for all purposes.
F. Amendment to this Agreement. The terms of this Agreement may
not be modified or amended except by an instrument in writing executed by each of the
parties hereto.
G. Waiver. The waiver or failure to enforce any provision of this
Agreement shall not operate as a waiver of any future breach of any such provision or
any other provision hereof.
H. Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
I. Entire Agreement. This Agreement supersedes any prior agree-
ments, negotiations and communications, oral or written, and contains the entire
agreement between the parties as to the subject matter hereof. No subsequent
agreement, representation, or promise made by either party hereto, or by or to an
employee, officer, agent or representative of any party hereto shall be of any effect
unless it is in writing and executed by the party to be bound thereby.
J. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon
and shall inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the parties hereto.
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K. Construction. The parties acknowledge and agree that (i) each
party is of equal bargaining strength, (ii) each party has actively participated in the
drafting, preparation and negotiation of this Agreement, (iii) each such party has
consulted with or has had the opportunity to consult with its own, independent counsel
and such other professional advisors as such party has deemed appropriate, relative to
any and all matters contemplated under this Agreement, (iv) eachparty and such
party's counsel and advisors have reviewed this Agreement, (v) each party has agreed
to enter into this Agreement following such review and the rendering of such advice,
and (vi) any rule or construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against
the drafting party shall not apply in the interpretation of this Agreement, or any portions
hereof, or any amendments hereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this
Agreement on the date and year first above written.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY S"C S
(Two signatures required for a corporation)
By: By.
ris Zap ta, hairman (Name)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/-) By.
George H. Eiser, III
CDC Legal Counsel
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(Title)
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Environmental Consultants
8799 Balboa Avenue
Suite 290
San Diego, CA 92123
858 571-5500
Fax 858 571-5357
www.scsengineers.com
SCS ENGINEERS
Community Development Commission of National City
Preferred Fee Schedule
July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007
Project Director $160.00
Project Manager $135.00
Senior Project Professional $115.00
Project Professional $100.00
Staff Professional $ 86.00
Project Administrator $ 75.00
Associate Professional $ 75.00
Technical Editor $ 75.00
Technician $ 72.00
Designer/Drafter $ 72.00
Administrative Assistant $ 58.00
Additional Terms and Conditions
• Scheduled labor rates include overhead, administration, and profit.
• Rates for principals of the firm may be negotiated on a project -specific basis.
• Scheduled rates are effective through June 30, 2006. Work performed thereafter is subject to a new Fee
Schedule.
• Expert witness testimony (depositions and trial) will be charged at $250.00 per hour. Preparation for
testimony and general litigation support will be charged at normal hourly rates.
• Directproiect expenses (such as field equipment, subcontracted services including drilling, laboratory
analyses, etc., permits, supplies, etc.) will be charged at cost plus 15 percent. For an initial scope of work
or a scope of services change in excess of $50,000, the markup will be cost plus 10 percent. Field vehicles
will be charged at $10.00 per hour when used. Personnel vehicles will be charged at 0.445 cents per mile.
All other field equipment will be charged in accordance with the Fee Schedule in effect at the time the
work is performed.
• Per diem will be charged on all projects requiring overnight stays from our office. The per diem rate is
$100.00 per day per person or the federal per diem rate for the area, whichever is greater.
• Overtime will be charged at 125 percent of standard rates for weekday work in excess of 8 hours. Work
performed on holidays and weekends will be charged at 150 percent of standard rates.
• Invoices will be prepared monthly or more frequently for work in progress, unless otherwise agreed.
Invoices are due and payable upon receipt. Invoices not paid within 30 days are subject to a service charge
of 1.5 percent per month on the unpaid balance.
• Payment of SCS invoices for services performed will not be contingent upon the client's receipt of
payment from other parties, unless otherwise agreed in writing. Client agrees to pay legal costs, including
attorney's fees, incurred by SCS in collecting any amounts past due and owning on client's accounts.
The rationale and methodology for determining our Schedule of Rates is based on Manual 45c of the American
Society of Civil Engineers.
Offices Nationwide
FIELD EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND REIMBURSABLE FEE SCHEDULE
SCS ENGINEERS
EQUIPMENT RATE ($)
Drager Kit 25/Day
Drager Tubes 5/Tube
Flow Meter Assembly 100/Day
Gastech Meter 75/Day
Generator 60/Day
Hand Auger 60/Day
Power Hand Held Auger 100/Day
Tube, Caps and Teflon Sheets 5/Tube
Tedlar Bags 20/Bag
Organic Vapor Meter 85/Day
Moisture Meter 75/Day
Chlorine Meter 25/Day
Bailers - Teflon or Stainless 25/Day
Bailers - Disposable 15/Each
Bailers - PVC 20/Day
10 ml Visqueen 20' x 100' 100/Roll
Expendable Field Supplies 35/Day
(caution tape, decontamination equipment, ice, sampling jars, etc.)
Hazardous Waste Field Kit 60/Day
(for any field sampling; personal protective equipment through Level C;
protective clothing, respirators, gloves, etc.)
Hazardous Waste Field Kit (for Level A or B) Quoted/Job Specific
Vehicle 10/Hour
Miles (over 100 per day) .445/Mile
Still Camera 10/Day
Film and Processing 20/Rol1
Digital Camera (includes contact sheet & color printing) 15/Day
Electronic Distance Meter 25/Day
Sampler 50/Day
Fluid/Petroleum Level Meter 75/Day
Multiple Parameter Water Quality Meter 225/Day
pH/Temp/Conductivity Meter 60/Day
Dissolved Oxygen Meter 75/Day
Bladder Pump 150/Day
Pump Bladders, Tubing & Hardware Quoted/Job Specific
Water Sampling Pump (with controller) (Grundfos or peristaltic) 125/Day
Water Sampling Pump (DC) 60/Day
Copies .10/Page
Color Copies/Prints (8 1/2 x 11) 1.20/Page
Color Copies/Prints (11 x 17) 2.40/Page
CDs 5/CD
EXHIBIT A
Scope of Services for on -call services shall include professional services related to
analysis and identification, creating remediation plans and achieving regulatory closure
for sites as directed by the Community Development Commission (CDC) as well as
providing consulting services as directed by CDC related to Environmental Policy,
Brownfields efforts and Legislative analysis to assist the CDC in accomplishing its
redevelopment goals.