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MASTER AGREEMENT
This Master Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into this 24th day of August, 2021
(“Effective Date”), by and between the COUNTY OF FRESNO, a political subdivision of the state of
California ("COUNTY"), and each consultant listed in Attachment A, attached hereto and by this reference
incorporated herein, hereinafter referred to individually as “CONSULTANT” and collectively as
“CONSULTANTS”, and such additional CONSULTANTS as may, from time to time during the term of the
Agreement, be added by County.
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, the COUNTY has a need to contract with multiple consultant architects to assist the
COUNTY Facility Services Manager or his/her designated COUNTY Project Manager in completing various
projects and advanced planning for future projects in the COUNTY’s Facility Services Division and other
COUNTY projects;
WHEREAS, consistent with COUNTY Ordinance Code Chapter 4.10 and the Board of Supervisors’
adopted policy governing the selection of architects, engineers, and other professionals, a selection
committee selected CONSULTANTS to provide the County with Architectural services for the COUNTY’s
projects;
WHEREAS, the COUNTY Facility Services Manager or his/her designated COUNTY Project
Manager ("Facility Services Manager"), shall administer this Agreement;
WHEREAS, the professional Architectural services of the CONSULTANTS may be utilized by the
Facility Services Division;
WHEREAS, staffing levels of COUNTY personnel may not be sufficient to perform Architectural
services for all projects;
WHEREAS, said CONSULTANTS represent that they are qualified and willing to perform
Architectural services; and
WHEREAS the COUNTY hereby contracts with the CONSULTANTS as independent contractors
to provide Architectural services as described herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, terms and conditions herein
contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:
Agreement No. 21-333
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1. OBLIGATIONS OF THE CONSULTANT
A. Description of Work
The work covered in this Agreement is for all or a portion of the services enumerated under this
Section I for various projects on an as needed basis. The CONSULTANT agrees to provide the
professional services that are necessary for each project when expressly authorized in writing by the
Facility Services Manager.
CONSULTANTS agree that their inclusion on Exhibit A does not constitute a guarantee or
promise that any CONSULTANT shall provide any certain amount of work or services to the COUNTY
under this Agreement. By executing a signature page, each CONSULTANT becomes a signatory to this
Agreement, and agrees that it is party to this Agreement with the COUNTY and is bound by its terms.
No work by CONSULTANT shall begin until CONSULTANT has received a written Notice to
Proceed from COUNTY authorizing the necessary project services, the agreed upon not-to-exceed fee
for the project in accordance with the approved hourly fee schedule, attached as Attachment B and
incorporated by this reference, and the agreed-upon scope of work for the project. All submittals of
documents associated with the project by CONSULTANT will be made in both hard copy and electronic
format.
Throughout the term of this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall collaborate and partner with the
COUNTY and other project participants in the interest of maintaining the project budget and schedule
and minimizing claims. Partnering may be instituted during design and/or during construction phases.
The scope of project will determine the level of partnering to be implemented. Collaboration sessions
shall be attended by all associated project and executive level staff requested by COUNTY, at no
additional cost to COUNTY. All collaborative sessions are to be conducted at the Facility Services
Building located at 4590 E. Kings Canyon, Fresno, CA 93702, although the location of any collaborative
session(s) is subject to change upon notice by COUNTY.
B. Consultant Services
i. Phase 1 – Programming and Schematic Design:
The CONSULTANT shall for each project:
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1) Ascertain the project requirements through a meeting with the
Facility Services Manager and a review of an existing schematic layout of each project, if
such layout is available.
2) Confirm existing building systems, including electrical, mechanical,
plumbing, communications, telephones, and computers through visual observations,
review of record documents, and discussions with the Facility Services Manager as
appropriate for each specific project. CONSULTANT shall not be responsible for
unknown conditions that could not be reasonably identified through the methods
described herein. Note: COUNTY’s floorplans provided to CONSULTANT may not show
all of the exact wall locations and functions indicated on those plans.
3) Meet with COUNTY staff every two (2) weeks, or more often, if
necessary, to review the progress of the project. CONSULTANT shall prepare brief
minutes of meetings conducted. The minutes, including any direction provided by the
COUNTY, shall be provided at least four (4) days in advance of the next progress
meeting. Meet with the Board of State and Community Corrections (“BSCC”), California
State Fire Marshall (“CSFM”), and/or local or other jurisdictional building officials, as
appropriate for the specific project, to review the applicable building, seismic, and health
codes and to confirm compliance with all code requirements applicable to the project.
4) Prepare a schematic design consisting of exterior elevations, site
plans, and floor plans, with square footage and rough dimensions, and illustrate the
function of the rooms.
5) Analyze and show on a floor plan room locations and interior
circulation patterns. More than one proposed floor plan may be required.
6) Prepare a furniture and equipment layout for the user Department.
7) Prepare and submit an opinion of probable construction cost
identifying significant area and system components of the project. The opinion of
probable construction cost shall be submitted in the “Construction Specifications
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Institute/Uniform Construction Index” (“CSI/UCI”) format, and shall identify design
contingency and escalation amounts to the mid-point of the proposed construction period.
8) Monitor and keep COUNTY informed regarding the impact of
design issues on the project budget. Upon the request of the COUNTY, CONSULTANT
shall incorporate into the design such reasonable changes as the COUNTY deems
appropriate, as a result of the COUNTY’s review process and impact on the budget or
opinion of probable construction cost. If CONSULTANT disagrees with the COUNTY’s
request, such disagreement must be registered in writing, and the COUNTY will attempt
to reconcile such disagreement. If it is impossible to make a reconciliation, the written
disagreement will become a part of the project’s record. However, CONSULTANT shall
then comply with the COUNTY’s request.
9) Submit and review with the COUNTY in a meeting ten (10) copies
of the final schematic design. The ten (10) copies shall be submitted seven (7) business
days prior to the meeting. Schematic design plans submitted for review may be 11” x 17”.
10) Modify or delete portions of the proposed construction work or
reduce program space at the request of the COUNTY if the schematic opinion of
probable construction cost indicates increases in costs above the project budget.
CONSULTANT shall adhere to any such modifications in the preparation and completion
of the schematic plans, opinion of probable construction cost and specifications in work
performed under Phase 1.
11) Continue to incorporate into the design development phase of
CONSULTANT’s work, the changes required from project approval of the schematic
design only if COUNTY expressly authorizes CONSULTANT in writing to proceed to the
next phase.
12) COUNTY shall contact CONTRACTORS via telephone and/or
email when services are needed. The final cost and time estimates shall be in writing.
Selection shall be based on the combination of overall cost and the response/timeframe
estimate provided by the CONTRACTORS, which, in the sole opinion of the COUNTY,
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offers the best value for the COUNTY. Each CONTRACTOR must use its respective
pricing provided in Attachment C, which is attached and incorporated by reference. The
service start and end dates must be approved and authorized in writing by the County
Representative(s) prior to commencement of any work. These periods may be extended
at the sole discretion of the County Representative(s).
13) The ISD Director/CIO reserves the right at any time during the term
of this Master Agreement to add new CONTRACTORS to those listed in Attachment A,
on behalf of the Board of Supervisors. It is understood any such additions may be made
by COUNTY without notice to or approval of the other CONTRACTORS under this
Master Agreement. Any such contractors added must submit a response to RFQ No. 17-
050 that is acceptable to COUNTY. CONTRACTORS also agree that inclusion on
Attachment A does not constitute a guarantee or promise that any CONTRACTOR shall
provide any certain amount of work or services to COUNTY under this Master
Agreement. Each CONTRACTOR understands that any such addition will not affect their
compensation. These same provisions apply to the termination of any CONTRACTOR
listed in Attachment A. By executing a signature page, each CONTRACTOR becomes a
signatory to this Master Agreement, and agrees that it is party to this Master Agreement
with the COUNTY, and is bound by its terms.
ii. Phase 2 – Design Development
1) Prepare, in this or subsequent work, plans of the site or plot plans
suitable for the Site Plan Review process.
2) Prepare, in this or subsequent work, floor plans, site plans, interior
elevations and details suitable to submit to the Division of State Architect for Accessible
Compliance review only.
3) Provide, in this or subsequent phase of his work, all data
necessary to comply with all City and County permits and land use requirements.
4) Review the progress and content of the drawings and cost
estimate every two (2) weeks in meetings with the COUNTY, and prepare brief minutes
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thereof. CONSULTANT must monitor and keep COUNTY informed regarding the impact
of design issues on the project budget. Upon the request of the COUNTY,
CONSULTANT shall incorporate into the design such reasonable design and operations
changes as the COUNTY deems appropriate as a result of the COUNTY’s review
processes and impact on the project budget or opinion of probable construction cost. If
CONSULTANT disagrees with the COUNTY’s request, such disagreement must be
registered in writing, and the COUNTY will attempt to reconcile such disagreement. If it is
impossible to make reconciliation, the written disagreement will become part of the
project’s record. However, CONSULTANT shall then comply with the COUNTY’s request.
5) Prepare the design development drawings on 24” x 36” or larger
sheets, and opinion of probable construction costs and preliminary specifications on
8 ½” x 11” pages. The preliminary design shall consist of floor plans, exterior elevations,
cross sections and interior elevations, landscaping plan, site and plot plans and other
drawings drawn to scale, and showing the locations of walls, doors, windows, equipment
fixtures, and other necessary items together with the requirements for the electrical,
heating, plumbing, air conditioning, and other work necessary to complete the project.
Construction structural framing and finish materials shall be clearly identified on design
development drawings.
6) Prepare a detailed design development opinion of probable
construction cost, which shall identify the construction components, building systems,
and requirements of the project.
a) The opinion of probable construction cost shall be projected to the
midpoint of the probable construction period, and include material and labor unit costs,
overhead, profit, insurance, taxes, general requirements, supervision, and difficulty
factors, and be organized in the CSI Uniformat or Masterformat.
b) The opinion of probable construction cost shall identify escalation
and design contingency amounts, which must be approved in writing by COUNTY.
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7) Submit originals to COUNTY for reproduction in quantities
necessary for project review of the completed design development plans, specifications,
and opinion of probable construction cost. This design development submittal shall also
include the fixture costs for all pieces of equipment included in the design.
CONSULTANT shall meet as necessary with the COUNTY to identify and explain in
detail all elements included in the design development document requirements as
outlined herein, or meet as necessary to fully explain design scope and obtain
COUNTY’s approval thereof.
8) Review and confirm with COUNTY staff the construction budget.
9) Delete portions of the proposed construction work or change
materials and equipment at the request of the COUNTY if the preliminary opinion of
probable construction cost exceeds the construction budget. The CONSULTANT shall
adhere to any such modifications in the preparation and completion of preliminary plans,
opinion of probable construction cost, and specifications in this Phase.
10) Continue to incorporate into the design in the succeeding phases
of the CONSULTANT’s work the changes identified from project approval of the design
development (preliminary design) and proceed with the next phase only if expressly
authorized in writing by COUNTY.
11) At the completion of the Phase 2 – Design Development, submit
drawings to Facility Services Manager for Site Plan Review and if required, submit
accessible compliance drawings to the Division of State Architect.
iii. Phase 3 – Construction Documents
1) Prepare the final working drawings from the design development
drawings as modified by the COUNTY, on 24" by 36" sheets or larger, and technical
specifications on 8-1/2" by 11" pages, setting forth in detail the work to be done, the
materials, workmanship, finishes, and equipment required for the architectural, structural,
mechanical, electrical, communications, and other components of construction necessary
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to provide the COUNTY a complete and functional project for its intended purpose within
the requirements of this Agreement.
2) Monitor and keep COUNTY informed regarding the impact of
design issues on the project budget. Upon the request of the COUNTY, CONSULTANT
shall incorporate into the design such reasonable changes, as the COUNTY deems
appropriate, as a result of the COUNTY's review processes and impact on the project
budget or opinion of probable construction cost.
3) Submit to the COUNTY the projected and final construction opinion
of probable construction cost organized in the CSI Masterformat for the base bid work
and alternate bid items. The opinion of probable construction cost shall be projected to
the midpoint of the scheduled construction period to be scheduled by the COUNTY.
Differences between the design development and final opinion of probable construction
cost shall be explained in writing.
4) Verify the reasonableness of the estimated construction period for
construction contract bidding purposes as provided by the COUNTY, and identify long
delivery items of materials and equipment that will impact the length of the construction
contract.
5) If required for the construction of a specific project, propose, and
submit a recommended testing and inspection list for materials identifying type, quantity,
frequency, schedule, and cost estimate of tests to be performed by an independent
testing firm during construction.
6) Submit progress originals and final originals of the plans,
specifications, calculations, and opinion of probable construction cost for reproduction by
the COUNTY. Submit four (4) copies of structural calculations.
7) If required, submit additional copies of the completed plans,
calculations, and specifications to the COUNTY for transmittal to CSFM and BSCC and
applicable plan check agencies in building, seismic, and health code compliance,
accessibility, and approval as applicable for each project.
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8) For projects requiring building permits to be issued by the County
of Fresno Public Works and Planning, Development Services Division, submit three (3)
sets of the completed plans and calculations for plan check. The CONSULTANT shall be
responsible for supplying all supporting documentation required to obtain all permits as
directed by Fresno County Development Services. It is the intent that the CONSULTANT
shall be responsible to provide and process all drawings and data required to issue
permits and approvals by Federal, State, County, City and/or any other Government or
Utility Company approvals. Review and/or permit fees shall be reimbursed to the
CONSULTANT on a dollar-for-dollar basis with no mark-up. Fresno County Development
Services fees, Division of State Architect fees and Pacific Gas and Electric fees shall be
paid for directly by COUNTY.
9) If required by approval agencies, such as the CSFM, for the
construction of each project, submit to the COUNTY using the appropriate agency forms,
project background information and recommended testing and inspection list for materials
to be used for each project, identifying type, quantity, frequency, and schedule.
10) Modify plans as required to obtain plan check approval.
iv. Phase 4 – Construction Observation
1) Attend the preconstruction conference scheduled by the COUNTY.
2) Provide construction observation, including, but not limited to:
a) Making recommendations to the COUNTY on all claims of the
COUNTY or Construction Contractor (“CONTRACTOR”) and all other matters relating to
the execution and progress of work, including interpretation of the CONSULTANT’s
design documents.
b) Except for color boards, within seven (7) working days of
COUNTY’s request, reviewing and making recommendations for samples, schedules,
shop drawings, and other submissions for general conformance with the design concept
of the project, and for general compliance with the plans and specifications and
information provided by the CONSULTANT’s contract documents.
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c) Within two (2) working days of COUNTY’s Request for Information
(“RFI”), respond to the COUNTY Project Manager or CONTRACTOR, through the
COUNTY Project Manager, with information and/or drawings needed from
CONSULTANT in order to clarify the intent of the construction contract plans and
specifications of the project. CONSULTANT shall review CONTRACTOR’s cost
proposals for all change orders associated with any additional work as may be necessary
by the RFI clarifications.
d) Recommending and assisting in the preparation of necessary
change orders, with supporting documentation, calculations, and opinions of probable
construction cost, for review and issuance of change orders by the COUNTY Project
Manager to obtain appropriate agency acceptance and approval.
(1) Drawings and work necessary to delineate the COUNTY’s
changes to the construction contract or to make modifications as directed by the
Director of Internal Services/CIO, or COUNTY Facility Services Manager or
designee.
(2) Notwithstanding the foregoing, where the change order
arises as a result of an error or omission of the CONSULTANT, the
CONSULTANT shall not be compensated for the time spent or cost incurred in
efforts connected with the correction thereof. In such event, the costs incurred by
COUNTY for rework of installed work shall be assessed upon the
CONSULTANT’s contract payments, and a 5-10% hold on project costs until after
the notice of completion by the jurisdiction is finalized.
(3) Assist COUNTY, at COUNTY’s express, written
authorization, with any claim resolution process involving CONTRACTOR and
COUNTY as specified hereunder, including serving as a witness in connection
with any public hearings or legal proceeding, including dispute resolutions
required by law. The parties recognize that this clause is provided as a means of
expediting resolution claims among the CONTRACTOR, COUNTY and
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CONSULTANT. However, it is understood the CONTRACTOR is not intended
third party beneficiary of this clause. Compensation for these services under this
subparagraph 1(B)(iv)(2)(d)(3), shall be provided under Section 6(C), “Payment”
of this Agreement, subject to the following:
I. COUNTY may believe that CONSULTANT’s work under
this Agreement is connected with errors, or omissions, or
problems related to a claim. As a result, and upon notice of
same by COUNTY, CONSULTANT’s payment request for
such services shall be held in suspense by COUNTY until
final determination in accordance with Section 9, “Errors or
Omission Claims and Disputes” of this Agreement, or by a
court of law of the proportion that CONSULTANT’s fault
bears to the fault of all parties concerned.
II. Such amounts held in suspense, pending the final
determination as to the CONSULTANT’s proportional fault,
shall not be paid to CONSULTANT. However, the
appropriate percentage of such amount held in suspense
shall be paid to CONSULTANT when, once a final
determination has been made, whether pursuant to Section
9, “Errors or Omission Claims and Disputes” of this
Agreement, or by a court of law, CONSULTANT thereafter
submits a proper invoice to the Facility Services Division,
which then shall evaluate and approve the invoice in
accordance with Section 5(C), “Payments” of this
Agreement.
3) At intervals appropriate to the stage of construction, or as
otherwise deemed necessary by CONSULTANT, visit the site of the project as necessary
to become familiar generally with the progress and quality of the work, and to determine
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that the work is proceeding in general accordance with the contract documents.
CONSULTANT shall not be required to make exhaustive or continuous on-site
inspections but shall give direction to the Construction Inspector as hereinafter more
specifically provided.
4) CONSULTANT shall not be responsible for the CONTRACTOR’s
failure to carry out the construction work in accordance with the contract documents,
however, CONSULTANT shall immediately advise the COUNTY Representative of any
known or observed deviation from the contract documents. CONSULTANT shall not have
control over or charge of, and shall not be responsible for construction means, methods,
techniques, sequence, or procedure, or for the safety precautions, programs, or
equipment in use of connection with the work, since these are solely the
CONTRACTOR’s responsibility under the contract for construction.
5) Based on CONSULTANT’s visits to the site, CONSULTANT shall
keep the COUNTY informed through written reports as to the progress of the work, shall
advise the COUNTY of defects and deficiencies of the work of contractors, and may
recommend that the COUNTY reject work as failing to conform to the contract
documents.
6) Conduct site visits which shall include, but not limited to, on-site
inspections to determine the date of substantial completion and final completion and
issuance of final certificate for payment.
7) Conduct testing, or a “project shakedown”, and staff orientation for
the completed project.
v. Phase 5 – Building Systems, Testing, and Staff Orientation
1) At a minimum, twenty (20) working days prior to the completion of
the Project, the CONSULTANT and his/her subconsultants shall begin conduction testing
of all the building’s mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and other systems included withing
the design contract.
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2) The CONSULTANT and his/her subconsultants shall develop a
punch-list of items needing completion, repair, or replacement to be delivered to the
COUNTY Project Manager. A minimum of three (3) separate punch-list visits shall be
included.
3) The CONSULTANT and his/her subconsultants shall conduct a
building maintenance staff orientation and training when the building systems are
deemed complete and in working order by the COUNTY Project Manager.
vi. Phase 6 – Post Construction Services
1) Review and forward to the COUNTY two (2) copies of Operations
and Maintenance Manuals to be furnished by the CONTRACTOR.
2) Inform the COUNTY of all written guarantees required of the
CONTRACTOR by the CONSULTANT’s technical specifications or special conditions.
3) Return to COUNTY all plans borrowed from COUNTY to
CONSULTANT.
4) Require through the construction contract specifications that record
drawings be prepared by the CONTRACTOR and submitted to the COUNTY for
acceptance by the Construction Inspector and CONSULTANT. However, upon
completion of the project, CONSULTANT shall transfer the CONTRACTOR’s record
drawing changes onto the CONSULTANT’s original drawings. The complete record
drawing set shall remain at all times the property of the COUNTY. Changes shall be
identified by cloud markings and shall identify date of change and its source, such as
from addenda, change order, or clarification. CONSULTANT shall have no responsibility
for the accuracy of information provided, either by the CONTRACTOR or by the
Construction Inspector, for transfer to record drawings.
5) If construction plans have been prepared with a CAD system,
record drawings in the form of .dxf or.dwg files shall be furnished and delivered to
Facilities Services Division in addition to reproducibles. Such .dxf or.dwg files shall be
furnished on compact disk (CD-ROM).
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6) Participate fully, aligned with and not adverse to the interests of the
COUNTY, upon request, in the early settlement discussions of construction claims
resolution issues. In the event such participation is requested of CONSULTANT,
CONSULTANT shall be paid for such services as provided under the provisions of
Section 5 of this Agreement for this time spent in such participation. All provisions of
subparagraph 1(B)(vi)(2)(d)(3), of this Agreement shall apply to CONSULTANT’s
participation in any early settlement discussions required by this Section 1(vi)
CONSULTANT’s participation in this process does not preclude the COUNTY’s right to
make an error and omissions claim against the CONSULTANT.
7) No final payment to the CONSULTANT will be issued until the
services of this phase have been performed and errors and omissions attributed to the
CONSULTANT have been resolved.
2. OBLIGATIONS OF COUNTY
A. Compensate the CONSULTANT as provided in this Agreement.
B. Provide a COUNTY Representative who will represent the COUNTY and who will
coordinate with the CONSULTANT as appropriate to facilitate CONSULTANT’s performance of its
obligations under this Agreement. The COUNTY Representative will be the Facility Services Manager
during the award of the construction contract, and the COUNTY Project Manager after award of the
construction contract through completion of project by the CONSULTANT. The CONSULTANT shall
communicate and coordinate with the COUNTY Representative who will provide the following services
as appropriate for each project:
i. Provide basic design layouts and drawing layouts as may be required for
each project unless otherwise agreed by the COUNTY and CONSULTANT.
ii. Prepare the title sheet for each project’s plan unless otherwise agreed in
writing by the COUNTY and CONSULTANT.
iii. Loan or provide copies of any available building plans to CONSULTANT.
iv. Examine documents submitted to the COUNTY by the CONSULTANT and
timely render decisions pertaining thereto.
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v. Provide communication between CONSULTANT and COUNTY officials
and commissions (including user Department).
C. Give reasonably prompt consideration to all matters submitted by the CONSULTANT
for approval to the end that there will be no substantial delays in the CONSULTANT’s program of work.
Any approval, authorization or request to the CONSULTANT given by the COUNTY will be binding upon
COUNTY under the terms of this Agreement only if it is made in writing and signed on behalf of the
COUNTY by the COUNTY Representative or his/her designee.
3. TERM
The term of this Agreement shall be for a period of three (3) years, commencing on July 9th,
2021, through and including July 8th, 2023. This Agreement may be extended for two (2) additional
consecutive twelve (12) month periods upon written approval of both parties no later than thirty (30)
days prior to the first day of the next twelve (12) month extension period. The Director of Internal
Services/Chief Information Officer or his or her designee is authorized to execute such written approval
on behalf of COUNTY based on CONSULTANT’S satisfactory performance.
4. INDIVIDUAL PROJECT TERMS
Following the discussion with the COUNTY in Section (B)(i)(12), the CONSULTANT shall submit
for the Facility Services Division Manager or his/her designated representative’s approval, a scope of
services for the individual project, the agreed-upon costs for the project, as well as detailed schedules
for the performance of the CONSULTANT’s services, which may be adjusted by mutual written
agreement as the projects proceed, and shall include allowances for periods of time required for the
COUNTY’s review and approval of submissions by authorities having jurisdiction over the projects. Time
limits established by these schedules approved by Facility Services Division Manager or his/her
designated representative shall not, expect as provided in this Agreement, be exceeded by
CONSULTANT.
CONSULTANT shall diligently proceed with the agreed scope of services, and shall provide such
services in a timely manner. Failure of the CONSULTANT to meet any deadline listed in the above-
referenced schedules once such failure continues more than seven (7) calendar days past the specified
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completion date (unless the delay is attributable to the COUNTY or State) is sufficient cause to
immediately terminate this Agreement, at the option of the COUNTY, in accordance with Section 5.
5. TERMINATION
A. Non-Allocation of Funds - The terms of this Agreement, and the services to be provided
hereunder, are contingent on the approval of funds by the appropriating government agency. Should
sufficient funds not be allocated, the services provided may be modified, or this Agreement terminated,
at any time without penalty by giving the CONSULTANT thirty (30) days advance written notice.
B. Breach of Contract - The COUNTY may immediately suspend or terminate this
Agreement in whole or in part, where in the determination of the COUNTY there is:
1) An illegal or improper use of funds;
2) A failure to comply with any term of this Agreement;
3) A substantially incorrect or incomplete report submitted to the COUNTY;
4) Improperly performed service.
In no event shall any payment by the COUNTY constitute a waiver by the COUNTY of any breach
of this Agreement or any default which may then exist on the part of the CONSULTANT. Neither shall such
payment impair or prejudice any remedy available to the COUNTY with respect to the breach or default.
The COUNTY shall have the right to demand of the CONSULTANT the repayment to the COUNTY of any
funds disbursed to the CONSULTANT under this Agreement, which in the judgment of the COUNTY were
not expended in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. The CONSULTANT shall promptly refund
any such funds upon demand.
C. Without Cause - Under circumstances other than those set forth above, this Agreement
may be terminated by COUNTY by giving thirty (30) days advance written notice of an intention to
terminate to CONSULTANT. In the event that the COUNTY terminates this Agreement as to one or
more CONSULTANT(S), this Agreement shall stay in full force and effect as to the remaining
CONSULTANTS. Termination of one or more CONSULTANT(S) from this Agreement shall not
terminate the Agreement as to the remaining CONSULTANT.
6. COMPENSATION/INVOICING
A. Total Fee
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Notwithstanding any other provisions in this Agreement, the maximum total compensation
payable under this Agreement shall not exceed two million dollars ($2,000,000) over the entire potential
five-year term of this Agreement. Fees shall be calculated at the hourly cost rates shown in Attachment
B, and shall not exceed agreed maximums for each phase of a project.
The rates listed herein shall remain in effect for the duration of this Agreement. However, at the
request of a CONSULTANT, rates may be renegotiated each year after the first anniversary from the
Effective Date of this Agreement. CONSULTANT’s request for annual rate adjustments may not exceed the
adjustment factor listed in the Engineering News Record’s Construction Cost Index or the California
Consumer Price Index, as published by the California Department of Industrial Relations for the year,
whichever is lower. The adjusted rates shall be agreed to by both parties in writing.
B. Basic Fee
Within the maximum total compensation payable under this Agreement not to exceed two million
dollars ($2,000,000) over the entire potential five-year term of this Agreement, the Basic Fee for each
project shall be as mutually agreed to in writing between the CONSULTANT and the Facility Services
Division Manager or his/her designated representative.
All expenses incidental to CONSULTANT's performance of services under Section 1 of this
Agreement shall be borne by CONSULTANT. Incidental expenses include, but may not be limited to,
transportation and travel, postage and courier services, photo and duplicating services, telephone and
facsimile charges, computer storage media, drawing and plotting media, printing of "check print" plans and
plan sets and documents specifically required by the provisions of Section 1 of this Agreement.
CONSULTANT shall not add markup percentages or costs to subconsultant’s costs or incidental
costs unless expressly authorized in writing by the COUNTY.
If the CONSULTANT becomes aware of potential unforeseen expenses that would not be covered
by the Basic Fee agreed to for a project, CONSULTANT shall inform the COUNTY in writing of the extent
and nature of such expenses or services. Upon mutual agreement of the CONSULTANT and the COUNTY
Representative, the scope of work and agreed fee for a project may be amended in writing to cover such
unforeseen expense or cost.
C. Payments
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Progress payments will be made by the COUNTY upon receipt of the CONSULTANT’s monthly
invoices and approval by COUNTY thereof based on the COUNTY’s evaluation of the completion of the
respective components of the project(s). Invoices shall clearly identify the specific project, the phase of
the project, the percent of the work completed, agreed maximum fee, and description of the work
performed, shall be submitted with the documentation identified below. CONSULTANT shall submit
separate invoices for each phase of each project for work being performed under this Agreement.
CONTRACTOR shall submit monthly invoices referencing the provided contract number electronically to
the designated COUNTY Representative.
Unsatisfactory or inaccurate invoices will be returned to the CONSULTANT for correction and
resubmittal. Payment, less retention, will be issued to CONSULTANT within forty-five (45) calendar days
of the date the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector receives the approved invoice.
COUNTY is entitled to, and shall withhold a five percent (5%) retention from the earned
compensation of the CONSULTANT separately for each project. Such retention from earned
compensation may, at the COUNTY'S option, be applied to all phases of the consultant services of a
project to be provided under this Agreement, including those phases completed. The withheld retention
shall be returned by County after the completed and approved final project inspection that is conducted
by the jurisdiction’s or building’s authority.
7. INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT
In performance of the work, duties and obligations assumed by CONSULTANT under this
Agreement, it is mutually understood and agreed that CONSULTANT, including any and all of the
CONSULTANT'S officers, agents, and employees will at all times be acting and performing as an
independent CONSULTANT, and shall act in an independent capacity and not as an officer, agent, servant,
employee, joint venturer, partner, or associate of the COUNTY. Furthermore, COUNTY shall have no right
to control or supervise or direct the manner or method by which CONSULTANT shall perform its work and
function. However, COUNTY shall retain the right to administer this Agreement so as to verify that
CONSULTANT is performing its obligations in accordance with the terms and conditions thereof.
CONSULTANT and COUNTY shall comply with all applicable provisions of law and the rules and
regulations, if any, of governmental authorities having jurisdiction over matters the subject thereof.
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Because of its status as an independent CONSULTANT, CONSULTANT shall have absolutely no
right to employment rights and benefits available to COUNTY employees. CONSULTANT shall be solely
liable and responsible for providing to, or on behalf of, its employees all legally-required employee benefits.
In addition, CONSULTANT shall be solely responsible and save COUNTY harmless from all matters
relating to payment of CONSULTANT'S employees, including compliance with Social Security withholding
and all other regulations governing such matters. It is acknowledged that during the term of this Agreement,
CONSULTANT may be providing services to others unrelated to the COUNTY or to this Agreement.
8. MODIFICATION
Any matters of this Agreement may be modified from time to time by the written consent of all the
parties without, in any way, affecting the remainder.
9. ERRORS OR OMISSION CLAIMS AND DISPUTES
A. Definitions:
1) A “Consultant” is a duly licensed Architect or Engineer, or other provider of
professional services, acting as a business entity (owner, partnership, corporation, joint
venture or other business association) in accordance with the terms of an Agreement
with the COUNTY.
2) A “Claim” is a demand or assertion by one of the parties seeking, as a matter of
right, adjustment or interpretation of contract terms, payment of money, extension of
time, change orders, or other relief with respect to the terms of the contract. The term
“Claim” also includes other disputes and matters in question between the COUNTY and
CONSULTANT arising out of or relating to the contract. Claims must be made by written
notice. The provisions of Government Code Section 901, et seq., shall apply to every
claim made to COUNTY. The responsibility to substantiate claims shall rest with the
party making the Claim. The term “Claim” also includes any allegation of a neglected
error or omission by the CONSULTANT.
B. In the spirit of cooperation between the COUNTY and CONSULTANT, the following
procedures are established in the event of any claim or dispute by COUNTY or CONSULTANT alleging
a negligent error, act, or omission.
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1) Claims, disputes or other matters in question between the parties, arising out of or
relating to this Agreement, shall not be to arbitration, but shall be subject to the following
procedures.
2) The Facility Services Manager or his/her designee and CONSULTANT shall meet
and confer and attempt to reach agreement on any dispute, including what damages
have occurred, the measure of damages and what proportion of any damages, if any,
shall be paid by either party. The parties agree to consult and consider the use of
mediation or other form of dispute resolution prior to resorting to litigation.
3) If the COUNTY and CONSULTANT cannot reach agreement under the
immediately preceding paragraph, the disputed issues may, upon concurrence by all
parties, be submitted to a panel of three (3) for a recommended resolution. The
CONSULTANT and the COUNTY shall each select one (1) member of the panel, and
the third member shall be selected by the other panel members. The discovery rights
provided by California Code of Civil Procedure for civil proceedings shall be available
and enforceable to resolve the disputed issues. Either party requesting this dispute
resolution process shall, when invoking the rights to this panel, give to the other party a
notice describing the claims, disputes and other matters in question. Prior to twenty (20)
days before the initial meeting of the panel, both parties shall submit all documents such
party intends to rely upon to resolve such dispute. If it is determined by the panel that
any party has relied on such documentation, but has failed to previously submit such
documentation on a timely basis to the other party, the other party shall be entitled to a
twenty (20) day continuance of such initial meeting of the panel. The decision by the
panel is not a condition precedent to arbitration, mediation or litigation.
4) Upon receipt of the panel’s recommended resolution of the dispute issues, the
COUNTY and CONSULTANT shall again meet and confer and attempt to reach
agreement. If the parties still are unable to reach agreement, each party shall have
recourse to all appropriate legal and equitable remedies.
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C. The procedures to be followed in the resolution of claims and disputes may be modified
at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto.
D. The CONSULTANT shall continue to perform its obligations under this Agreement
pending resolution of any dispute, and the COUNTY shall continue to make payments of all undisputed
amounts due under this Agreement.
E. When a claim by either party has been made alleging the CONSULTANT’s negligent
error, act, or omission, the COUNTY Facility Services Manager or his/her designee and the
CONSULTANT shall meet and confer within twenty-one (21) days after the written notice of the claim
has been provided.
10. NON-ASSIGNMENT
Neither party shall assign, transfer or sub-contract this Agreement nor their rights or duties under
this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party.
11. HOLD HARMLESS
To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT agrees to indemnify, and hold harmless,
and at COUNTY'S request, defend the COUNTY, its officers, agents, and employees from any and all
costs and expenses (including attorney's fees and costs) damages, liabilities, claims, and losses
occurring or resulting to COUNTY in connection with the performance, or failure to perform, by CONSUL
TANT, its officers, agents, or employees under this Agreement, but only to the extent actually caused by
the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of CONSULTANT, its officers, agents, or employees
under this Agreement, and from any and all costs and expenses (including attorney's fees and costs),
damages, liabilities, claims, and losses occurring or resulting to any person, firm, or corporation who
may be injured or damaged by the performance, or failure to perform, but only to the extent actually
caused by, the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of CONSULTANT, its officers, agents, or
employees under this Agreement.
The provisions of this Section 11 shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
12. INSURANCE
Without limiting the COUNTY's right to obtain indemnification from CONSULTANT or any third
parties, CONSULTANT, at its sole expense, shall maintain in full force and effect, the following insurance
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policies or a program of self-insurance, including but not limited to, an insurance pooling arrangement or
Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) throughout the term of the Agreement:
A. Commercial General Liability
Commercial General Liability Insurance with limits of not less than Two Million Dollars
($2,000,000.00) per occurrence and an annual aggregate of Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000.00). This
policy shall be issued on a per occurrence basis. COUNTY may require specific coverages including
completed operations, products liability, contractual liability, Explosion-Collapse-Underground, fire legal
liability or any other liability insurance deemed necessary because of the nature of this contract.
B. Automobile Liability
Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance with limits of not less than One Million Dollars
($1,000,000.00) per accident for bodily injury and for property damages. Coverage should include any auto
used in connection with this Agreement.
C. Professional Liability
If CONSULTANT employs licensed professional staff, (e.g., Ph.D., R.N., L.C.S.W., M.F.C.C.) in
providing services, Professional Liability Insurance with limits of not less than One Million Dollars
($1,000,000.00) per occurrence, Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00) annual aggregate, and with a
deductible not to exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000). A deductible greater than fifty thousand dollars
($50,000) will be acceptable to the COUNTY receiving satisfactory, certified information of the
CONSULTANT’s ability to support such a deductible. The financial ability to support the difference between
fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) and the greater deductible amount requested by the CONSULTANT shall
be guaranteed by any of the following:
i) Cash deposit with a trustee bank.
ii) Irrevocable letter of credit issued by a bank for the same time period as specifically
reference in subparagraph
D. Worker's Compensation
A policy of Worker's Compensation insurance as may be required by the California Labor Code.
E. Additional Requirements Relating to Insurance
CONSULTANT shall obtain endorsements to the Commercial General Liability insurance naming
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the County of Fresno, its officers, agents, and employees, individually and collectively, as additional
insured, but only insofar as the operations under this Agreement are concerned. Such coverage for
additional insured shall apply as primary insurance and any other insurance, or self-insurance, maintained
by COUNTY, its officers, agents and employees shall be excess only and not contributing with insurance
provided under CONSULTANT's policies herein. This insurance shall not be cancelled or changed without
a minimum of thirty (30) days advance written notice given to COUNTY.
CONSULTANT hereby waives its right to recover from COUNTY, its officers, agents, and
employees any amounts paid by the policy of worker’s compensation insurance required by this
Agreement. CONSULTANT is solely responsible to obtain any endorsement to such policy that may be
necessary to accomplish such waiver of subrogation, but CONSULTANT’s waiver of subrogation under this
paragraph is effective whether or not CONSULTANT obtains such an endorsement.
Within Thirty (30) days from the date CONTRACTOR signs and executes this Agreement,
CONTRACTOR shall provide, via email, certificates of insurance and endorsement as stated above for all
of the foregoing policies, as required herein, to FacilityServices@fresnocountyca.gov, stating that such
insurance coverage have been obtained and are in full force; that the County of Fresno, its officers, agents
and employees will not be responsible for any premiums on the policies; that for such worker’s
compensation insurance the CONTRACTOR has waived its right to recover from the COUNTY, its officers,
agents, and employees any amounts paid under the insurance policy and that waiver does not invalidate
the insurance policy; that such Commercial General Liability insurance names the County of Fresno, its
officers, agents and employees, individually and collectively, as additional insured, but only insofar as the
operations under this Agreement are concerned; that such coverage for additional insured shall apply as
primary insurance and any other insurance, or self-insurance, maintained by COUNTY, its officers, agents
and employees, shall be excess only and not contributing with insurance provided under CONTRACTOR's
policies herein; and that this insurance shall not be cancelled or changed without a minimum of thirty (30)
days advance, written notice given to COUNTY.
In the event CONSULTANT fails to keep in effect at all times insurance coverage as herein
provided, the COUNTY may, in addition to other remedies it may have, suspend or terminate this
Agreement upon the occurrence of such event.
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All policies shall be issued by admitted insurers licensed to do business in the State of California,
and such insurance shall be purchased from companies possessing a current A.M. Best, Inc. rating of A
FSC VII or better.
13. AUDITS AND INSPECTIONS:
The CONSULTANT shall at any time during business hours, and as often as the COUNTY may
deem necessary, make available to the COUNTY for examination all of its records and data with respect to
the matters covered by this Agreement. The CONSULTANT shall, upon request by the COUNTY, permit
the COUNTY to audit and inspect all of such records and data necessary to ensure CONSULTANT'S
compliance with the terms of this Agreement.
If this Agreement exceeds ten thousand dollars ($10,000), CONSULTANT shall be subject to the
examination and audit of the California State Auditor for a period of three (3) years after final payment
under contract (Government Code Section 8546.7).
14. NOTICES
The persons and their addresses having authority to give and receive notices under this Agreement
include the following:
COUNTY CONSULTANTS
COUNTY OF FRESNO See Attachment A Director of Internal Services/CIO 333 W. Pontiac Way Clovis, CA 93612
All notices between the COUNTY and CONSULTANT provided for or permitted under this
Agreement must be in writing and delivered either by personal service, by first-class United States mail, by
an overnight commercial courier service, or by telephonic facsimile transmission. A notice delivered by
personal service is effective upon service to the recipient. A notice delivered by first-class United States
mail is effective three COUNTY business days after deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid,
addressed to the recipient. A notice delivered by an overnight commercial courier service is effective one
COUNTY business day after deposit with the overnight commercial courier service, delivery fees prepaid,
with delivery instructions given for next day delivery, addressed to the recipient. A notice delivered by
telephonic facsimile is effective when transmission to the recipient is completed (but, if such transmission is
completed outside of COUNTY business hours, then such delivery shall be deemed to be effective at the
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next beginning of a COUNTY business day), provided that the sender maintains a machine record of the
completed transmission. For all claims arising out of or related to this Agreement, nothing in this section
establishes, waives, or modifies any claims presentation requirements or procedures provided by law,
including but not limited to the Government Claims Act (Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the Government Code,
beginning with section 810).
15. GOVERNING LAW
Venue for any action arising out of or related to this Agreement shall only be in Fresno County,
California. The rights and obligations of the parties and all interpretation and performance of this
Agreement shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of California.
16. DISCLOSURE OF SELF-DEALING TRANSACTIONS
This provision is only applicable if the CONSULTANT is operating as a corporation (a for-profit or
non-profit corporation) or if during the term of the Agreement, the CONSULTANT changes its status to
operate as a corporation.
Members of the CONSULTANT’s Board of Directors shall disclose any self-dealing transactions
that they are a party to while CONSULTANT is providing goods or performing services under this
Agreement. A self-dealing transaction shall mean a transaction to which the CONSULTANT is a party
and in which one or more of its directors has a material financial interest. Members of the Board of
Directors shall disclose any self-dealing transactions that they are a party to by completing and signing a
Self-Dealing Transaction Disclosure Form, attached hereto as Exhibit 1 and incorporated herein by
reference, and submitting it to the COUNTY prior to commencing with the self-dealing transaction or
immediately thereafter.
17. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES
The parties agree that this Agreement may be executed by electronic signature as provided in
this section. An “electronic signature” means any symbol or process intended by an individual signing
this Agreement to represent their signature, including but not limited to (1) a digital signature; (2) a faxed
version of an original handwritten signature; or (3) an electronically scanned and transmitted (for
example by PDF document) of a handwritten signature. Each electronic signature affixed or attached to
this Agreement (1) is deemed equivalent to a valid original handwritten signature of the person signing
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this Agreement for all purposes, including but not limited to evidentiary proof in any administrative or
judicial proceeding, and (2) has the same force and effect as the valid original handwritten signature of
that person. The provisions of this section satisfy the requirements of Civil Code section 1633.5,
subdivision (b), in the Uniform Electronic Transaction Act (Civil Code, Division 3, Part 2, Title 2.5,
beginning with section 1633.1). Each party using a digital signature represents that it has undertaken
and satisfied the requirements of Government Code section 16.5, subdivision (a), paragraphs (1)
through (5), and agrees that each other party may rely upon that representation. This Agreement is not
conditioned upon the parties conducting the transactions under it by electronic means and either party
may sign this Agreement with an original handwritten signature.
18. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the CONSULTANT and COUNTY with
respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all previous Agreement negotiations, proposals,
commitments, writings, advertisements, publications, and understanding of any nature whatsoever unless
expressly included in this Agreement.
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1 IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year
2 first hereinabove written .
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CONSULTANT
See additional signature pages
attached
16 FOR ACCOUNTING USE ONLY :
17 Fund : 1045
18 Subclass: 10000
19 ORG : 8935
20 Account: 7295
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Steve Br ndau hairman of the Board of
Superv isors of the County of Fresno
ATTEST:
Bernice E. Seidel
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
County of Fresno , State of California
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By executing this signature page, CONSULTANT becomes a signatory to the Agreement as
of August 13, 2021, and agrees that it is a party to the Agreement with the COUNTY, and is bound by
its terms.
EXECUTED AND EFFECTIVE as of the date first set forth.
CONSULTANT
(Authorized Signature)
Print Name & Title
Mailing Address
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By executing this signature page, CONSULTANT becomes a signatory to the Agreement as of
August ___, 2021, and agrees that it is a party to the Agreement with the COUNTY, and is bound by its
terms.
EXECUTED AND EFFECTIVE as of the date first set forth.
CONSULTANT
(Authorized Signature)
Print Name & Title
Mailing Address
Robina Wright, President
4025 N Fresno 107
Fresno, CA 93726
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By executing this signature page, CONSULTANT becomes a signatory to the Agreement as of
August ____, 2021, and agrees that it is a party to the Agreement with the COUNTY, and is bound by its
terms.
EXECUTED AND EFFECTIVE as of the date first set forth.
CONSULTANT
(Authorized Signature)
Print Name & Title
Mailing Address
John Borrelli
2032 N. Gateway Blvd.
Fresno, CA 93727
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EXHIBIT 1
Self-Dealing Transaction Disclosure Form
In order to conduct business with the County of Fresno (hereinafter referred to as “County”), members of
a contractor’s board of directors (hereinafter referred to as “County Contractor”), must disclose any self-
dealing transactions that they are a party to while providing goods, performing services, or both for the
County. A self-dealing transaction is defined below:
“A self-dealing transaction means a transaction to which the corporation is a party and in which one or
more of its directors has a material financial interest”
The definition above will be utilized for purposes of completing this disclosure form.
INSTRUCTIONS
1)Enter board member’s name, job title (if applicable), and date this disclosure is being made.
2)Enter the board member’s company/agency name and address.
3)Describe in detail the nature of the self-dealing transaction that is being disclosed to the County.
At a minimum, include a description of the following:
a.The name of the agency/company with which the corporation has the transaction; and
b.The nature of the material financial interest in the Corporation’s transaction that the board
member has.
4)Describe in detail why the self-dealing transaction is appropriate based on applicable provisions
of the Corporations Code.
5)Form must be signed by the board member that is involved in the self-dealing transaction
described in Sections 3) and 4).
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(1) Company Board Member Information:
Name: Date:
Job Title:
(2) Company/Agency Name and Address:
(3) Disclosure (Please describe the nature of the self-dealing transaction you are a party to):
(4) Explain why this self-dealing transaction is consistent with the requirements of Corporations Code 5233 (a):
(5) Authorized Signature
Signature: Date:
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ATTACHMENT A
Consultant Contact Information
CONSULTANT NAME ADDRESS CONTACT INFO.
Borrelli And Associates, Inc. 2032 N. Gateway Blvd.
Fresno, CA 93727
John Borrelli, President
johnb@borrelliengineering.com
(559) 233-4138
Dyson Janzen Architects 1295 N. Wishon Ave.
Fresno, CA 93728
Arthur T. Dyson, Architect
adyson@dysonjanzen.com
(559) 497-6370
Integrated Designs by
SOMAM, Inc.
6011 N. Fresno St., Ste. 130
Fresno, CA 93710
Pete Mogensen, Corporation
Secretary / Architect
pmogensen@somam.com
(559) 436-0881
LDA Partners, Inc. 222 Central Court
Stockon, CA 95204
Eric Wohle, President
ewohle@ldapartners.com
(209) 943-0405
Paul Halajian Architects 389 Clovis Ave., Ste. 100
Clovis, CA 93612
Paul Halajian, President
paulh@halajianarch.com
(559) 297-7900
Robina Wright Architect
and Associates Inc.
4025 N. Fresno St., Ste. 107
Fresno, CA 93726
Robina Wright, President
robina@robinawrightarchitect.com
559) 307-7232
SIM-PBK 7790 N. Palm Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
Bryan Sassano, Prinicipal
bsassano@sim-pbk.com
(559) 448-8400
TAM+CZ Architects, Inc. 5650 N. Fresno St., Ste. 110
Fresno, CA 93710
Rod Andreasen, President
randreasen@tamcz-architects.com
(559) 435-4750
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ATTACHMENT B
Consultant Quotation Schedules
Consulting Electrical Engineers & Network Designers
Office Address: 2032 N. Gateway Blvd. Fresno, CA 93727 P (559)233-4138 F (559)233-4147 Website:http://www.borrelliengineering.com
Borrelli And Associates Fee Schedule
2021 HOURLY FEE SCHEDULE
Project Lead Architect ........................................................................................................................... $185.00
Project Civil Engineer ............................................................................................................................ $165.00
Project Mechanical Engineer ................................................................................................................ $155.00
Project Electrical Engineer .................................................................................................................... $155.00
President ..................................................................................................................................... $155.00
Principal Engineer..................................................................................................................... $145.00
Project Manager ........................................................................................................................ $135.00
Designer ..................................................................................................................................... $125.00
Drafting ....................................................................................................................................... $ 85.00
Clerical ......................................................................................................................................... $ 45.00
Construction Administration ................................................................................................ $ 135.00
Borrelli And Associates, Inc. hourly bill rates are subject to change annually.
RATE SCHEDULE
CHARGES FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES - TIME AND MATERIAL CONTRACTS
DYSON SIEGRIST JANZEN ARCHITECTS, INC.
STANDARD HOURLY BILLING RATES
$220.00 Senior Principal Architect
$165.00 Principal Architect
$132.00 Project Architect
$110.00 Interior Designer & Project Manager
$ 88.00 Senior Draftsman & Construction Administrator
$ 77.00 Intermediate Draftsman/Technical
$ 66.00 Junior Draftsman
$ 55.00 Administrative/Report Typing
The above rates are effective for one year from date of agreement.
Add a 30% surcharge for services in connection with providing Expert Witness
testimony or similar consultation.
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
The following expenses will be reimbursed at a rate of 1.10 times the amounts
expended by the Architect, the Architect’s employees and Consultants in the interest
of the Client when approved in advance by the County.
1. Expense of transportation. ($0.55 / mile) outside Fresno County.
2. Meals and lodging in connection with travel outside of the County.
3. Blueprinting, photocopying, plotting and photography requested by the County.
(out sourced)
A T T A C H M E N T
HOURLY RATE SCHEDULE
integrated designs by SOMAM, Inc.
Architecture Engineering Interior Design Project Management
Hourly Rates/ Time and Material Basis
Principal $180.00/hour
Professional $150.00/hour
Sub-Professional $ 90.00/hour
Clerical $ 60.00/hour
Reimbursable Expenses:
Automobile Travel for DSA Review/Approval At rates allowed by IRS
Reproduction Costs SOMAM, Inc. cost
In-House Reproduction Costs:
Prints $1.00 per sheet
Photocopies $.08 per copy
Color Photocopies $2.50 per copy
LDA PARTNERS 27
Rate Schedule
County of Fresno
COST OF SERVICES
ARCHITECT
• Principal Architect: $225.00/hour
• Project Manager/ Architect: $175.00/hour
• Planner: $165.00/hour
• Designer / Interior: $155.00/hour
• Job Captain: $145.00/hour
• Draftsperson: $125.00/hour
• Clerical/Staff: $85.00/hour
CIVIL ENGINEERING:
• Principal $200/hour
• Project Surveyor/Engineer $160/hour
• Civil Designer $180/hour
• CAD Draftsperson $90/hour
• Clerical/Word Processing $80/hour
• Survey Crew: Prevailing Wage
MECHANICAL/PLUMBING ENGINEERING:
• Senior Principal Engineer: $230/hour
• Principal Engineer: $210/hour
• Project Manager: $182/hour
• Senior Engineer: $164/hour
• Associate Engineer: $149/hour
• Designer: $128/hour
• Technician: $118/hour
• Admin.: $70/hour
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING:
• Principal: $250/hour
• Associate $230/hour
• Project Engineer/Project Manager $200/hour
• Designer $170/hour
• BIM Technician $145/hour
• Administrative $115/hour
PROPOSED FEE FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
This preliminary Rate Schedule to be confirmed upon a final negotiated Scope of Work as mutually agreed upon by LDA Partners and the County.
We have itemized each service’s hourly rate .
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING:
• Principal Engineer: $185/hour
• Project Manager: $160/hour
• Project Engineer: $130/hour
• Design Engineer: $110/Hour
• Drafter: $85/hour
COST ESTIMATING:
• Senior Vice President: $ 250/hour
• Senior Estimator: $175/hour
• Technician: $110/hour
• Clerical: $80/hour
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
• Principal Landscape Architect: $200.00/hour
• Senior Project Manager: $140.00/hour
• Job Captain: : $100.00/hour
• Drafting: $80.00/hour
• Clerical: $60.00/hour
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
Reimbursable expenses are in addition to the compensation
for basic services and shall include the actual expenditures
made by the Architect and his employees in the interest of the
project, at cost plus 10%, which are itemized as follows:
• Reproduction Costs
• Shipping/Postage
• Computer Plotting
• Mileage/Travel
ITEMIZED EXPENSES:
• 24 x 36 Plot( in-house): $5.00
• 30 x42 Plot (in-house): $7.50
• Mileage: $.575 / mile
(Federal Rate)
PA U L HAL AJIANARCHITECTS
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SECTION B
HOURLY RATESB
HOURLY RATES
Below are PHA hourly labor rates that include costs for items such as office supplies, printing, postage,
vehicle costs, and other incidentals. Hourly rates include postage and courier services, photo and
duplicating services, telephone and facsimile charges, computer storage media, drawing and plotting
media, plotter time and cost, printing of “check print” plans, and documents required by the resulting
Agreement. B
PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT $180
PROJECT ARCHITECT $150
REGISTERED INTERIOR DESIGNER $130
DESIGNER $110
CADD TECH $85
CLERICAL $55
FRESNO CHAFFEE ZOO | Zooplex Rendering - currently in construction
FRESNO CHAFFEE ZOO | Ambassador Building Rendering - currently in construction
E-mail: robina.wright@comcast.net
www.robinawrightarchitect.com
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4025 N. Fresno # 107, Fresno, CA. 93726
Tel No. (559) 307-7232
Robinawright ARCHITECT & ASSOCIATES
June 1, 2021
Ms. Debbie Scharnick County of Fresno
(559) 600-7110
dscharnick@fresnocountyca.gov
333 W Pontiac Way Clovis, CA 93612
Subject: SOQ for Architectural Consulting
As requested, I have listed below the hourly rates of the services as outlined in our Statement
of Qualifications.
Consultant Services Hourly Rate
Architectural Design and Drafting
Architect (Principal) $ 250.00
Senior Engineer $ 225.00
Senior Architectural Draftsman $ 200.00
Project Manager $ 175.00
Draftsperson (CAD) $ 120.00
Office / Administrative $ 85.00
Thank you very much and I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Robina Wright Architect, LEED AP O&M, Certified Access Specialist (CASp)
Robinawright ARCHITECT & ASSOCIATES
SIM-PBK RESPONSE TO COUNTY OF FRESNO ◼ SOQ NO. 21-054 ◼ JUNE 02, 2021
PERFORMANCE INSPIRED DESIGN ◼ INCOMPARABLE SERVICE
FEES
Once the scope has been determined, SIM-PBK would be pleased to provide a competitive fee suited for the projects assigned that
provides fair and reasonable fees for services rendered. Fees can be arrived at using other mutually agreeable methods and are always
negotiable.
FULL SERVICE FEE FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AND NEW ADDITIONS
◼9.0% of the first Five Hundred Thousand Dollars
◼8.5% of the next Five Hundred Thousand Dollars
◼8.0% of the next Million Dollars
◼7.0% of the next Four Million Dollars
◼6.0% of the next Four Million Dollars
◼5.0% of the computed cost in excess of Ten Million Dollars
FULL SERVICE FEE FOR MODERNIZATION PROJECTS
◼12.0% of the first Five Hundred Thousand Dollars
◼11.5% of the next Five Hundred Thousand Dollars
◼11.0% of the next Million Dollars
◼10.0% of the next Four Million Dollars
◼9.0% of the next Four Million Dollars
◼8.0% of the computed cost in excess of Ten Million Dollars
HOURLY RATES FOR ADDITIONAL WORK BEYOND THE BASIC SERVICES
◼Principal in Charge $225.00/hour
◼Design Director $215.00/hour
◼Senior Project Manager $205.00/hour
◼Senior Project Architect $205.00/hour
◼Project Manager $185.00/hour
◼Project Architect $180.00/hour
◼Project Leader / Technical Leader $150.00/hour
◼Project Coordinator $130.00/hour
◼Architectural Intern / Designer $115.00/hour
◼Intern $90.00/hour
◼Senior Project Designer $200.00/hour
◼Project Designer $185.00/hour
◼Design Leader $140.00/hour
◼Designer II $135.00/hour
◼Designer $110.00/hour
◼Senior Educational Facilities Planner $230.00/hour
◼Facilities Planner $185.00/hour
◼Senior Construction Administrator $210.00/hour
◼Construction Administrator $175.00/hour
◼Sustainable Designer $160.00/hour
◼Specification Writer $185.00/hour
◼Agency Compliance $110.00/hour
◼Cost Estimator $210.00/hour
◼Clerical / Office $100.00/hour
REIMBURSABLE NOT INCLUDED AS PART OF BASIC SERVICES
◼Site surveys
◼State plan check fees & approvals
◼Materials and printing reimbursed at Cost x 1.15
◼Models requested by owner
◼Testing
◼Travel / Mileage reimbursed at $.57 per mile
◼Certification of outstanding projects not related to SIM-PBK