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CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT for Engineering Consultant Services, hereinafter referred to as the
“AGREEMENT,” is made and entered into this ___________ day of ___________, 2017, between
the County of Fresno, a political subdivision of the State of California, hereinafter referred to as "the
COUNTY", and SCS Engineers, whose address is 3117 Fite Circle, Suite 108, Sacramento, CA
95827, hereinafter referred to as " the CONSULTANT".
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the CONSULTANT has been selected to provide on-call engineering services
required for regulatory landfill projects encompassing structural, geological, hydrogeological,
geotechnical, surveying and other landfill engineering disciplines as necessary to assist the
COUNTY in performing various tasks on an “as-needed” basis, as delineated more thoroughly in
Article II of this AGREEMENT (hereinafter referred to as “PROJECT(S)”), as proposed by the
COUNTY; and,
WHEREAS, said CONSULTANT has been selected in accordance with the COUNTY’S
Ordinance Code Chapter 4.10 on the selection of architects, engineers, and other professionals to
provide engineering services necessary for PROJECT(S); and,
WHEREAS, said CONSULTANT represents that it is qualified and willing to perform the
professional services required by the COUNTY for PROJECT(S); and,
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and covenants set forth herein, the
above named parties agree as follows:
I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. The COUNTY hereby contracts with the CONSULTANT as an independent contractor to
provide the consultant engineering services required for the PROJECT(S).
B. The work to be performed under the AGREEMENT, on such PROJECT(S) as the
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR may designate, is more thoroughly described in Article II of this
AGREEMENT.
C. The CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR on behalf of the COUNTY shall be:
Curtis Larkin, Senior Engineer
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2220 Tulare Street, 6th Floor, Fresno CA 93721
559-600-4259
clarkin@co.fresno.ca.us
and shall remain so unless the CONSULTANT is otherwise notified in writing by the COUNTY’s
Director of Public Works and Planning or his/her designee (hereinafter referred to as “the
DIRECTOR”); and,
D. The PROJECT MANAGER for the CONSULTANT shall be:
Patrick Sullivan
3117 Fite Circle, Suite 108, Sacramento, CA 95827
Telephone: 916-361-1297 or 916-804-8075 | Fax: 916-361-1299
psullivan@scsengineers.com
and shall remain so unless the CONSULTANT requests and DIRECTOR approves, in writing, a
change of the CONSULTANT’S PROJECT MANAGER, which approval will not be unreasonably
withheld.
E. The CONSULTANT’S staff for their project team shall be as listed in Exhibit A, attached
hereto and incorporated herein. Any substitutions of personnel shall be submitted in writing and
approved in writing by the CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR prior to the substitution of personnel,
which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
F. The CONSULTANT may retain geotechnical specialists, geologists, and other
specialized subconsultants, as the CONSULTANT requires, to assist in completing PROJECT(S).
All subconsultants used by the CONSULTANT shall be approved in writing by the CONTRACT
ADMINISTRATOR before they are retained by the CONSULTANT for PROJECT(S); for which
approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. Subconsultants listed in Exhibit B, attached hereto
and incorporated herein, shall be considered as approved by the CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR.
Should the CONSULTANT retain such subconsultants in connection with PROJECT(S),
compensation to be paid to the CONSULTANT under Article V below shall not be increased, and
any additional compensation to be paid to the CONSULTANT for such subconsultant work shall be
limited to a maximum of ten percent (10%) of the total costs incurred by the CONSULTANT as a
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result of the subconsultant’s involvement in any PROJECT. Additional fees other than the 10%
markup on subconsultant charges shall not be reimbursed.
G. The CONSULTANT’S services shall be performed as expeditiously as is consistent with
professional skill and the orderly progress of the work, based on schedules for each specific
PROJECT mutually agreed upon in advance by the CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR and the
CONSULTANT.
H. The CONSULTANT and affiliated subconsultants shall not submit bids, or subbids, for
the contract construction phase of PROJECT(S) for which the CONSULTANT provides services
hereunder. The CONSULTANT and its subconsultants, and all other service providers, shall not
provide any project-related services for, or receive any project-related compensation from any
construction contractor, subcontractor or service provider awarded a construction contract for all or
any portion of PROJECT(S) for which the CONSULTANT provides services hereunder. The
CONSULTANT and its subconsultants, and all other service providers, may provide services for,
and receive compensation from a construction contractor, subcontractor or service provider who
has been awarded a construction contract for all or any portion of PROJECT(S), provided that any
such services which are rendered, and any compensation which is received therefor relates to work
outside the scope of this AGREEMENT.
I. It is understood that the CONSULTANT shall not assign, sublet, subcontract, or transfer
the CONSULTANT’S rights or obligations in this AGREEMENT without the prior express, written
consent of the COUNTY. Such consent and approval may only be given by the COUNTY Board of
Supervisors, except as otherwise provided under this AGREEMENT.
J. Any changes to this AGREEMENT, requested either by the COUNTY or the
CONSULTANT, may only be effected if mutually agreed upon in writing by duly authorized
representatives of the parties hereto. This AGREEMENT shall not be modified or amended, nor
shall any rights of a party hereto be waived, except by such a writing.
K. The consideration to be paid the CONSULTANT as provided herein, shall be in
compensation for all of the CONSULTANT’S expenses incurred in the performance hereof,
including travel and per diem, unless otherwise expressly so provided.
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II. CONSULTANT SERVICES
A. The CONSULTANT shall communicate with the CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR to
verify, and refine the scope of each assigned PROJECT, which will be mutually agreed to by
CONSULTANT and CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR, and the CONSULTANT thereafter shall
provide a detailed fee estimate and estimated time schedule for completion of each PROJECT. The
CONSULTANT agrees that each professional or other individual performing work on any such
PROJECT(S) shall be adequately trained to perform the work and shall possess the proper license,
certification or registration as required by law or by accepted standards of the applicable profession.
The CONSULTANT agrees to provide the professional services, when expressly authorized in
writing by CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR, that are necessary to complete tasks. PROJECT
specific tasks and conditions will be more thoroughly delineated in any request issued pursuant to
this contract. The services which the CONSULTANT may be requested to provide include, but may
not be limited to:
1. Structural, geological, hydrogeological, geotechnical, surveying and support services
pertaining to landfills.
2. The preparation of Plans, Technical Specifications, and Construction Estimates
pertaining to the design of:
a. Landfill modules and covers;
b. Landfill gas collection and control systems; and
c. Groundwater remediation systems.
3. Evaluation of monitoring programs.
4. Design and implementation of monitoring programs.
5. Engineering feasibility studies.
6. Corrective action program design and implementation.
7. Remediation system(s) efficacy studies.
8. Landfill tipping fee studies and implementation.
9. Review, revision and preparation of landfill specific regulatory documents including:
a. Joint Technical Documents;
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b. Closure, Post-closure and Corrective Action Plans and cost estimates;
c. Solid Waste Facility Permits;
d. Authority to Construct;
e. Permits to Operate; and
f. Various technical reports.
B. In the preparation of any work product required to complete PROJECT(S) the
CONSULTANT shall:
1. Ascertain the requirements for technical reports through meetings with the
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR and a review of existing information on PROJECT(S).
2. Prepare and submit technical reports to the CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR for
preliminary approval for each assigned PROJECT, in accordance with the appropriate format
required by local, state and federal laws, regulations and guidelines.
3. Submit each technical report to the CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR for transmittal to
other appropriate agencies for their review and approval.
4. Revise and resubmit each technical report as necessary until approved by all
appropriate agencies.
5. Prepare technical studies, estimates, and other documents in both hard copy and
electronic formats approved by the CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR.
6. When not otherwise specified by the CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR, provide
submittals as delineated herein:
a. Including five (5) compact discs (CD) or digital video discs (DVDs) upon which
copies of all electronic files associated with the submittal are copied. COUNTY acknowledges that
CONSULTANT shall not be responsible for changes made without CONSULTANT’s approval. Each
electronic file shall be in a format appropriate to the file or data set, utilizing one or any group of
those listed programs:
i. Files consisting primarily of text shall be submitted in Microsoft Word, version
2010 or later;
ii. Files consisting primarily of data sets and/or formulas shall be submitted in
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Microsoft Excel, version 2010 or later;
iii. Drawings and plans shall be submitted in Autocad Civil 3D, version 2016.
b. Including ten (10) hard copies of each report, estimate, and/or all other
documents and submittals prepared, printed in color to the extent color is used therein.
c. Including ten (10) hard copies of each plan drawing, not including wet-stamped
final documents, as provided in Section C.
7. Verify approved, compatible format and quantity of submittals prior to delivery.
C. In the preparation of Design Plans, Technical Specifications and Construction
Estimates for PROJECTS, the CONSULTANT shall:
1. Ascertain the requirements for PROJECT(S) through meetings with the CONTRACT
ADMINISTRATOR and a review of an existing schematic layout of PROJECT(S).
2. Ascertain any requirements, unforeseen criteria, or issues for PROJECT(S) that may
be unknown to the CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR, communicate these requirements, criteria, or
issues to the CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR, and include in the scope, as agreed by the
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR.
3. Provide surveying, as necessary to ascertain all information required to prepare any
document specified herein for PROJECT(S), unless otherwise directed by CONTRACT
ADMINISTRATOR.
4. Design PROJECT(S) to conform to the mutually agreed scope and any requirements
of other reviewing agencies having jurisdiction over PROJECT(S).
5. Design PROJECT(S) to include mitigation measures included in the environmental
document.
6. Monitor and keep the CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR informed regarding the impact
of design issues on PROJECT budget. Upon the written request of CONTRACT
ADMINISTRATOR, the CONSULTANT shall incorporate into the design, such reasonable design
and operational changes as the CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR deems appropriate as a result of
the COUNTY’S review processes and impact on each PROJECT budget or estimate.
7. Assist in determining all permits that may be required for PROJECT and prepare all
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necessary permits for the COUNTY submittal to outside agencies.
8. Work with the CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR to ensure that the plans,
specifications, and estimate meet all COUNTY requirements to be advertised for construction bids.
9. Prepare detailed engineers estimates, bid items, and unit prices quantified/qualified,
which shall identify the construction components and requirements of PROJECT(S).
10. If required by CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR, submit to the COUNTY in the
appropriate agency forms, PROJECT background information and recommended testing and
inspection lists for materials to be used for each PROJECT; identifying type, quantity, frequency,
and schedule of said testing and inspection.
11. Prepare technical specifications setting forth in detail the work to be done, and the
materials, workmanship, and equipment required for the construction of PROJECT(S), as
necessary to provide the COUNTY complete and functional PROJECT(S) for its intended purpose
within the requirements of this AGREEMENT.
12. Submit to the CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR the projected and final construction
estimate. Verify through written justification the reasonableness of the estimated construction
period for construction contract bidding purposes as provided by the CONTRACT
ADMINISTRATOR and identify long delivery times of materials and equipment which will impact the
duration of the construction contract.
13. Respond to CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR regarding Requests for Clarification
during the bidding process and submit to the CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR for review and
approval of any addenda deemed necessary. Addenda, if any, shall be submitted no later than
seven (7) working days prior to the scheduled bid opening, except as otherwise directed by the
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR.
14. Assist the CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR in evaluating the bids received.
15. Delete or otherwise change portions of the project design at the direction of the
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR if the lowest bid proposal for the construction contract exceeds the
COUNTY approved engineer’s estimate by 10% or more, and if the COUNTY rejects all bids. In
such event, the CONSULTANT shall revise the plans and specifications to comply with such
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modifications and also shall assist the COUNTY in obtaining new bid proposals from contractors, all
at no additional cost to the COUNTY. Such modifications performed by the CONSULTANT shall
be completed on a time schedule commensurate with the scope of the changes and as set forth by
the CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR.
16. Submit to the COUNTY ten (10) copies of the 30%, 60% and 90% plans (22” X 34”
format), specifications and estimates for review. Submit progress prints and final originals of the
plans, specifications, and estimates. Prior to submission of plans, the CONSULTANT shall request
from the COUNTY examples of acceptable drafting format and reproducible standards. Verification
of compatible format will be required prior to final file delivery. The CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR,
at its discretion, may reject a submittal that is determined insufficient. Submittals shall, at a
minimum, consist of the following:
a. 30% plans, specifications and estimates shall include copies of utility locations,
centerline stationing, proposed and existing right-of-way, typical sections and structural sections.
b. 60% plans, specifications and estimates shall include 30% plan information and
in addition, preliminary cross sections and earthwork calculations at 25’ or 50’ intervals, adequate
information to allow construction survey staking, permits, preliminary profile grade, an updated
engineer’s estimate, and shall address comments and include necessary revisions as identified by
the COUNTY in the 30% review.
c. 90% plans, specifications and estimates shall include 60% plan information and
in addition, updated cross sections and earthwork, profile grade, technical specifications, typical
sections and PROJECT details, and shall address comments and include necessary revisions as
identified by the COUNTY in the 60% review.
d. Final original plans, specifications and estimates to be delivered to the COUNTY
shall include:
i. One (1) original reproducible plan set on 22” by 34” sheets of 4 mil thick
double matte film.
ii. One (1) reproducible copy of cross sections on 22” by 34” sheets of 4 mil
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information, design calculations, quantity calculations, and other design information as applicable to
the PROJECT.
iv. One (1) stamped and wet signed paper copy and one (1) CD or DVD with
final specifications and estimates.
17. Plan sheets, cross sections, earthwork calculations and slope stake information shall
be in Autocad Civil 3D, version 2016. Slope stake information shall include 50-foot intervals for
tangent sections and 25-foot intervals for curved sections. Specifications shall be in Microsoft
Word, version 2010 or later and on 8 ½” by 11” pages. Final engineer’s estimates shall be in
Microsoft Excel, version 2010 or later and on 8 ½” by 11” pages. Estimates shall specify specialty
and/or final pay items as described in the 2006 Caltrans State Standard Specifications. Verification
of compatible format will be required prior to final file delivery.
18. The COUNTY will package the CONSULTANT’S documents with those other
documents that together will comprise the COUNTY’S construction contract and bid specifications.
19. Deliver to the CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR three (3) weeks prior to the advertising
date (which will be determined by CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR) the final drawings and
specifications for the COUNTY’S printing and distribution of bid sets to interested construction
contractors. The original drawings and specifications index sheet shall be sealed with the
CONSULTANT’S and subconsultant’s professional licensure stamp clearly indicating license
numbers and license renewal dates and shall be signed in accordance with the California Business
and Professions Code.
D. During the performance of Construction Observation Services, the CONSULTANT shall:
1. Participate in the preconstruction conference.
2. When requested by CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR, attend meetings with the
COUNTY, federal, state and/or local representatives to discuss and review the technical report.
The CONSULTANT shall prepare brief minutes of all meetings attended and shall submit those
minutes to the CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR within seven (7) calendar days.
3. Make recommendations to the COUNTY on all claims of the COUNTY or the
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construction contractor and all other matters relating to the execution and progress of the work,
including interpretation of the CONSULTANT'S contract documents.
4. Within seven (7) working days of the CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR’S request,
review and make recommendations for samples, schedules, shop drawings, and other submissions
for general conformance with the design concept of PROJECT(S) and for general compliance with
the plans and specifications and information given by the CONSULTANT'S contract documents.
5. Within two (2) working days, respond to requests from the CONTRACT
ADMINISTRATOR for information needed from the CONSULTANT in order to clarify construction
plans and specifications and to review the construction contractor’s cost estimates for all change
orders.
6. Recommend and assist in the preparation of such change orders as deemed
necessary with supporting documentation, calculations and estimate, for review and issuance of
change orders by the COUNTY Construction Engineer to obtain appropriate agency acceptance
and approval.
7. Assist the COUNTY, at the DIRECTOR’s express, written authorization, with any
claim resolution process involving the construction contractor and the COUNTY as specified
hereunder, including serving as a witness in connection with any public hearings or legal
proceeding, and also including dispute resolutions required by law or hereunder. The parties
recognize that this clause is provided as a means of expediting resolution of claims among the
construction contractor, the COUNTY, and the CONSULTANT. However, it is understood the
construction contractor is not an intended third party beneficiary of this clause. Compensation for
these services shall be computed and invoiced at hourly rates listed in Exhibit C hereto. The
CONSULTANT shall identify rates for expert witness services, subject to review and approval or
disapproval by the CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR, in Exhibit C. Any proposed fee schedule (i.e.:
Exhibit C) which fails to identify rates for expert witness services by CONSULTANT will be rejected
by CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR. Assistance by CONSULTANT as described in this Article shall
be subject to the following provisions:
a. The DIRECTOR may believe the CONSULTANT'S work under this
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AGREEMENT may have included negligent errors or omissions; or that the CONSULTANT may
otherwise have failed to comply with the provisions of this AGREEMENT or with the provisions
associated with a particular PROJECT; or that claims may have resulted from or have been
exacerbated by negligent acts or omissions of CONSULTANT. Upon notice by the DIRECTOR, the
CONSULTANT'S payments for such services shall be held in suspense by the COUNTY until a final
determination has been made of the proportion that the CONSULTANT'S fault bears to the fault of
all other parties concerned.
b. Such amounts held in suspense shall not be paid to the CONSULTANT, pending
the final determination as to the CONSULTANT'S proportional fault. However, the appropriate
percentage of such amount held in suspense shall be paid to the CONSULTANT, once a final
determination has been made, and the CONSULTANT thereafter submits a proper invoice to the
COUNTY. Payment shall be issued in accordance with the procedure outlined in Article V, Section
B, Paragraph 2.
8. At intervals appropriate to the stage of construction and consistent with the mutually
agreed scope, or as otherwise deemed necessary by the CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR, visit the
site of PROJECT(S) as necessary to become familiar generally with the progress and quality of the
work and to determine whether the work is proceeding in general accordance with the contract
documents. The CONSULTANT shall not be required to make exhaustive or continuous onsite
inspections but shall keep the COUNTY Construction Engineer or his/her designee fully advised
and informed of all critical path issues of which the CONSULTANT becomes aware during the
course of construction. The CONSULTANT shall not be responsible for the construction
contractor’s failure to carry out the construction work in accordance with the contract documents.
However, the CONSULTANT shall immediately advise the CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR of any
known or observed deviation from the contract documents.
9. 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 in connection with the work, since these are solely the construction contractor’s
responsibility under the contract for construction.
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10. Keep the COUNTY informed, based on the CONSULTANT'S visits to PROJECT(S),
through written reports as to the progress of the work.
11. Advise the COUNTY of defects and deficiencies observed in the work of the
construction contractor, and may recommend that the DIRECTOR reject work as failing to conform
to the contract documents.
12. Consistent with the mutually agreed scope, conduct site visits and field observations
to facilitate recommendations by the CONSULTANT regarding:
a. dates of substantial completion.
b. dates of final completion.
c. the DIRECTOR’s acceptance of the work.
d. filing of the Notice of Completion and Issuance of Final Certificate for payment.
e. other issues which may require site visits, as requested by the CONTRACT
ADMINISTRATOR.
E. Control of Construction Project Site
1. The COUNTY’S construction contractor will be required to assume sole and
complete responsibility for job site conditions during the course of construction projects; including
safety of all persons and property. This requirement shall be made to apply continuously during
projects and shall not be limited to normal working hours. The CONSULTANT shall not have
control over or charge of, and shall not be responsible for, project means, methods, techniques,
sequences or procedures, as these are solely the responsibility of the construction contractor. The
CONSULTANT shall not have the authority to stop or reject the work of the construction contractor.
III. OBLIGATIONS OF THE COUNTY
The COUNTY will:
A. Compensate the CONSULTANT as provided in this AGREEMENT.
B. Furnish available reports, plans, and specifications related to PROJECT(S), and provide
readily available documents requested by CONSULTANT necessary to perform tasks associated
with completion of PROJECT(S).
C. Examine documents submitted and render timely decisions pertaining thereto.
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D. Facilitate coordination between the construction contractor and the CONSULTANT,
including scheduling of the preconstruction conference and testing conforming to ASTM
International Standards on soil materials to be performed by the CONSULTANT.
E. Participate in meetings with the CONSULTANT as required.
F. Provide administration of the construction contract.
G. Identify the COUNTY’S Construction Engineer, whom the CONSULTANT shall keep fully
advised and informed of all critical path issues of which the CONSULTANT becomes aware during
the course of PROJECT construction.
IV. TERM, PERFORMANCE PERIOD AND TERMINATION
A. The term of this AGREEMENT shall be for a period of three (3) years, commencing upon
execution by the COUNTY through and including the third anniversary of execution. This
AGREEMENT may be extended for two (2) additional twelve (12) month periods upon written
approval of the COUNTY and the CONSULTANT, no later than thirty (30) days prior to the first day
of the next twelve (12) month extension period. The DIRECTOR or his or her designee is
authorized to execute such written approval on behalf of the COUNTY, based on CONSULTANT’S
satisfactory performance.
B. The terms of this AGREEMENT, and the services to be provided thereunder, 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 by giving the CONSULTANT thirty (30) calendar days advance written notice.
C. The CONSULTANT shall complete all services required under this AGREEMENT prior
to the expiration thereof, unless extended or earlier terminated, as provided herein.
D. The CONSULTANT shall not perform any work under this AGREEMENT without written
authorization to proceed. The CONSULTANT shall commence work promptly after receipt of such
authorization, as issued by the CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR.
E. The CONSULTANT shall provide services as required in accordance with the schedule
established upon authorization of each PROJECT, and in a timely manner to avoid unnecessary
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F. The CONSULTANT is advised and hereby acknowledges its understanding that any
recommendation for award is not binding on the COUNTY until the AGREEMENT is fully executed
following its approval by the COUNTY’S Board of Supervisors.
G. This AGREEMENT may be terminated without cause at any time by the COUNTY upon
thirty (30) calendar days written notice. If the COUNTY terminates this AGREEMENT, the
CONSULTANT shall be compensated for services satisfactorily completed to the date of
termination based upon the compensation rates and subject to the maximum amounts payable
agreed to in Article V, together with such additional services satisfactorily performed after
termination which are expressly authorized by the COUNTY to conclude the work performed to date
of termination.
H. If the CONSULTANT purports to terminate AGREEMENT, or otherwise refuses to
perform pursuant to AGREEMENT, for reasons other than material breach by the COUNTY, the
CONSULTANT shall reimburse the COUNTY, up to a maximum of $10,000 for the actual expense
of issuing a Request For Proposal (RFP), engaging a new consultant, and the new consultant’s cost
in becoming familiar with the previous CONSULTANT’S work. The COUNTY’S entitlement to such
reimbursement shall in no way be construed as a limitation on other damages that may be
recoverable by the COUNTY as a result of the CONSULTANT’S termination, in breach of its
obligations hereunder.
I. 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 material term of this AGREEMENT;
3. A substantially incorrect or incomplete report submitted to the COUNTY;
4. Service not performed consistent with the generally accepted standard of care.
J. 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, nor shall such payment in any way 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
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CONSULTANT the repayment to the COUNTY of any funds disbursed to the CONSULTANT under
this AGREEMENT, which, in the judgment of the COUNTY and as determined in accordance with
the procedures of Article VIII, " ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CLAIMS AND DISPUTES ", were not
expended in accordance with the terms of this AGREEMENT. The CONSULTANT shall promptly
refund any such funds upon demand.
V. ALLOWABLE COSTS AND PAYMENTS
A. Fees:
1. Notwithstanding any other provisions in AGREEMENT, the Total Fee for the services
required under AGREEMENT, shall not exceed the total sum of Five Hundred Thousand and
No/100 Dollars ($500,000.00) over the entire term of AGREEMENT. Total fees paid will be
dependent upon the actual services authorized and performed under this AGREEMENT.
Compensation for the services rendered shall be computed at the hourly and cost rates shown in
Exhibit C, attached hereto and incorporated herein, subject to any adjustments that may be
approved in accordance with Article V, Section A, Paragraph 3.
2. The hourly and cost rates listed herein for services rendered by the CONSULTANT
and subconsultants shall remain in effect for the entire duration of AGREEMENT unless adjusted in
accordance with the provisions of Article V, Section A, Paragraphs 3, 5, or 6.
3. The hourly rates paid for services performed by the CONSULTANT and by
subconsultants of the CONSULTANT and the rates for expenses incidental to the CONSULTANT'S
and subconsultant's performance of services may be adjusted no more than once annually for
inflation, in accordance with the following provisions:
a. The CONSULTANT may request new labor rates and new rates for expenses
incidental to the CONSULTANT'S and subconsultants’ performance of services subject to written
approval of the CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR in accordance with the provisions of this Section.
b. The CONSULTANT shall initiate the rate adjustment process by submitting to the
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR a proposed adjusted fee schedule. The proposed adjusted fee
schedule shall include proposed hourly rates for all categories of the CONSULTANT’S and
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that approval by the CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR of any upward adjustment in the hourly and
cost rates shall not provide a basis for any increase in the total fee of as set forth in Article V,
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4. Expenses incidental to the CONSULTANT'S and subconsultant's performance of
services under Article II of AGREEMENT shall be charged at the rates listed in Exhibit C, subject to
any adjustments that may be approved in accordance with Article V, Section A, Paragraphs 3, 5, or
6. Unless incorporated in an adjusted fee schedule approved by the CONTRACT
ADMINISTRATOR, all other expenses incidental to the CONSULTANT'S and subconsultant's
performance of the services under Article II of AGREEMENT that are not listed in Exhibit C shall be
borne by the CONSULTANT.
5. In the event that the CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR approves the CONSULTANT to
retain additional subconsultants not listed in Exhibit B, in accordance with Article I, Section B, hourly
rates paid for services performed by such additional subconsultants of the CONSULTANT and the
rates for expenses incidental to subconsultants performance of services may be adjusted no more
than once annually for inflation, in accordance with Article V, Section A, Paragraph 3. The first
annual adjustment of hourly and incidental expense rates for such additional subconsultants shall
not be approved prior to one year after CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR'S approval of the retention
of such additional subconsultant(s) by the CONSULTANT.
6. Notwithstanding any other provisions in AGREEMENT, the CONTRACT
ADMINISTRATOR may, at any time, authorize in writing the revision of the CONSULTANT’S or
subconsultant's charge rates for incidental expenses to include additional categories of such
expenses if, in the opinion of CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR, such revision is necessary to
facilitate the CONSULTANT'S performance of PROJECT(S).
B. Payments:
1. Progress payments will be made by the COUNTY upon receipt of the
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ADMINISTRATOR'S evaluation of the completion of the respective components of the assigned
PROJECT. Invoices shall clearly identify the PROJECT, Phase, and Task of the work, and shall be
submitted with the documentation identified in Article V, Section B, Paragraph 5. Invoices shall be
forwarded electronically to: landfill-oncall@co.fresno.ca.us.
2. Upon receipt of an invoice containing all requisite information, it will take
approximately ten (10) working days for the COUNTY Department of Public Works & Planning to
review, approve, and submit it to the COUNTY Auditor-Controller / Treasurer-Tax Collector.
Unsatisfactory or inaccurate invoices will be returned to the CONSULTANT for correction and
resubmittal. Payment, less retention, will be issued to CONSULTANT within approximately forty-
five (45) calendar days of the date the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector receives the
approved invoice.
3. The COUNTY may withhold a five percent (5%) retention from earned compensation
of the CONSULTANT, at the discretion of the CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR. If the CONTRACT
ADMINISTRATOR determines that retention will be withheld for a PROJECT, the CONTRACT
ADMINISTRATOR will so state in writing prior to commencement of PROJECT by CONSULTANT
and will identify PROJECT-specific prerequisites, such as successful completion of a PROJECT
phase, for example, for the release of retentions. Such retention shall be in addition to any amounts
withheld under Article II.
4. An unresolved dispute over a possible error or omission may cause payment of the
CONSULTANT fees in the disputed amount to be withheld by the COUNTY.
5. Concurrently with the invoices, the CONSULTANT shall certify (through copies of
issued checks, receipts, or other COUNTY pre-approved documentation) that complete payment,
less a five percent (5%) retention, if required for PROJECT as specified in Paragraph 3, has been
made to all subconsultants as provided herein for all previous invoices paid by the COUNTY.
However, the parties do not intend that the foregoing create in any subconsultants or sub-contractor
a third party beneficiary status or any third party beneficiary rights, and expressly disclaim any such
status or rights.
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to the COUNTY no later than thirty (30) days after the phase is completed. Payment for retentions
will be made in accordance with the specific provisions therefor established for the PROJECT by
the CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR, in accordance with the provisions of Paragraph 3.
7. In the event the CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR reduces the scope of the
CONSULTANT'S work under AGREEMENT for a specific PROJECT (or discontinues a specific
PROJECT), whether due to a deficiency in the appropriation of anticipated funding or otherwise, the
CONSULTANT will be compensated on a pro rata basis for actual work completed in accordance
with the terms of AGREEMENT.
VI. COMPENSATION RECORDS:
The CONSULTANT shall keep complete records showing the hours and description of
activities performed by each person who works on PROJECT(S) and all associated costs or
charges applicable to work covered by the Total Fee. The CONSULTANT will be responsible for all
subconsultants keeping similar records. At the request of the CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR, such
records shall be made available to the COUNTY, or shall be summarized on invoices submitted in
accordance with Article V, Section B, Paragraph 1.
VII. AUDITS, ACCOUNTING AND INSPECTIONS ACCESS
A. The CONSULTANT shall, at any time during regular business hours and as often as the
COUNTY may deem necessary, make available for examination by State authorities or the
COUNTY Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector, or their authorized representatives, all of the
CONSULTANT’S records and data with respect to matters covered by this AGREEMENT. The
CONSULTANT shall permit the COUNTY’S authorities to audit and inspect all invoices, materials,
payrolls, records of personnel, conditions of employment, and other data relating to matters covered
by this AGREEMENT.
B. The CONSULTANT shall be subject to the examination and audit of the Auditor General
for a period of three (3) years after final payment under AGREEMENT (Government Code Section
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VIII. ERRORS OR OMISSIONS 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 this AGREEMENT.
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 the 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 the COUNTY. The responsibility to
substantiate claims shall rest with the party making the claim. The term "Claim" also includes any
allegation of a negligent act, error or omission by the CONSULTANT in the performance of
PROJECT(S) under AGREEMENT.
B. In the spirit of cooperation between the COUNTY and the CONSULTANT, the following
procedures are established in the event of any claim or dispute alleging a negligent act, error or
omission, of the CONSULTANT.
1. Claims, disputes or other matters in question between the parties, arising out of or
relating to this AGREEMENT, shall not be subject to arbitration, but shall be subject to the following
procedures.
2. The COUNTY and the 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 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 the CONSULTANT cannot reach agreement under Paragraph 2,
the disputed issues may, upon concurrence by all parties, be submitted to a panel of three (3)
members for a recommended resolution. The CONSULTANT and the COUNTY shall each select
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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) working
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 20-working-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 disputed issue(s), the
COUNTY and the 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.
C. The procedures to be followed in the resolution of claims and disputes may be modified
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 and the CONSULTANT shall meet and confer within twenty-
one (21) working days after the written notice of the claim has been provided.
F. The CONSULTANT, the CONSULTANT’S subconsultants of any tier, subcontractors of
any tier, suppliers and construction lenders shall all be bound by the dispute resolution provisions of
this AGREEMENT, and immediately upon demand of the COUNTY or the CONSULTANT, shall
participate in and shall become parties to the dispute resolution process, provided they have signed
any document that incorporates or refers to the dispute resolution provisions of this AGREEMENT.
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signed such a document shall ensure only to the CONSULTANT’S detriment, if any there be. The
COUNTY shall not suffer a detriment by the CONSULTANT’S action or inaction in this regard. If
such a party after due notice fails to appear at and participate in the dispute resolution proceedings,
the panel established in accordance with the provisions of Section B, Paragraph 3 of this Article
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IX. CONSULTANT’S OBLIGATIONS RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION CLAIMS
A. To the extent that review of any construction claim is encompassed by the
CONSULTANT’S scope of work as determined by the COUNTY, the CONSULTANT will review and
analyze construction contract claims and recommend resolution of them as soon as possible
following receipt of demand by the COUNTY. CONSULTANT shall be compensated in accordance
with Article V.
B. Within a reasonable time after receipt of a claim, the CONSULTANT shall provide a
written analysis of the claim to the COUNTY, signed by the CONSULTANT and any affected
subconsultants. The written analysis shall include the CONSULTANT’S professional opinion of the
responsibility for payment of the claim, with supporting facts and documentation. A copy of the
written analysis shall be provided to the respective insurance adjusters for the CONSULTANT and
any affected subconsultant.
C. Upon receipt of a claim, the CONSULTANT may also take one (1) or more of the
following actions, within ten (10) days of receipt of a claim:
1. Request additional supporting data from the claimant, requiring that such data be
supplied within ten (10) days of the request.
2. Submit a schedule to the parties indicating when the CONSULTANT expects to
respond to the claim, which schedule shall not exceed thirty (30) days from the CONSULTANT’S
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3. Recommend rejection of the claim in whole or in part, stating the reasons for such
rejection.
4. Recommend approval of the claim by the other party.
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D. In every case, the CONSULTANT shall provide its recommended resolution of a claim
shall not exceed thirty (30) days from the original receipt of claim, unless the CONSULTANT
obtains the COUNTY’S prior written approval.
X. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
A. In performance of the work, duties, and obligations assumed by the CONSULTANT
under this AGREEMENT, it is mutually understood and agreed that the CONSULTANT, including
any and all of the CONSULTANT’S officers, agents and employees, will at all times be acting and
performing as an independent contractor, and shall act in an independent capacity and not as an
officer, agent, servant, employee, joint venturer, partner or associate of the COUNTY. Furthermore,
the COUNTY shall have no right to control or supervise or direct the manner or method by which
the CONSULTANT shall perform its work and function. However, the COUNTY shall retain the right
to administer this AGREEMENT so as to verify that the CONSULTANT is performing its obligations
in accordance with the terms and conditions thereof. The CONSULTANT and the 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.
B. Because of its status as an independent contractor, the CONSULTANT shall have
absolutely no right to employment rights and benefits available to the COUNTY employees. The
CONSULTANT shall be solely liable and responsible for providing to, or on behalf of its employees
all legally required employee benefits. In addition, the CONSULTANT shall be solely responsible
and save the COUNTY harmless from all matters relating to payment of the 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 the
CONSULTANT may be providing services to others unrelated to the COUNTY or to this
AGREEMENT.
XI. LEGAL AUTHORITY
A. This AGREEMENT shall be binding upon the COUNTY, the CONSULTANT, and their
respective successors in interest, legal representatives, executors, administrators, and assigns with
respect to all covenants as set forth herein.
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B. The CONSULTANT shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws,
ordinances, regulations, and Fresno County Charter Provisions in effect at the time of the
CONSULTANT’S performance of the professional services to be provided hereunder.
C. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this AGREEMENT which cannot be
amicably settled without court action shall be litigated either in a state court for Fresno County,
California, or in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, located in Fresno
County.
D. The rights and obligations of the parties and all interpretations and performance of this
AGREEMENT shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of California.
E. In the event that the CONSULTANT is operating as a Corporation, each individual
executing this AGREEMENT on behalf of the CONSULTANT hereby covenants, warrants, and
represents:
1. That he or she is duly authorized to execute and deliver this AGREEMENT on behalf
of such corporation in accordance with a duly adopted resolution of the corporation's board of
directors and in accordance with such corporation's articles of incorporation or charter and bylaws.
2. That this AGREEMENT is binding upon such corporation.
3. That the CONSULTANT is a duly organized and legally existing corporation in good
standing in the State of California.
F. The CONSULTANT shall comply with the provisions of the County of Fresno
Department of Public Works and Planning Conflict of Interest Code, attached hereto as Exhibit D
and incorporated herein. Such compliance shall include the filing of annual statements pursuant to
the regulations of the State Fair Political Practices Commission.
XII. HOLD HARMLESS
CONSULTANT shall indemnify, save, hold harmless, and at the COUNTY'S request, defend
the COUNTY, its officers, agents, and employees from any and all costs and expenses, damages,
liabilities, claims, and losses occurring or resulting to the COUNTY in connection with the performance,
or failure to perform, by the CONSULTANT, its officers, agents, or employees under this Agreement,
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resulting to any person, firm, or corporation who may be injured or damaged by the negligent
performance, or failure to perform, of CONTRACTOR, its officers, agents, or employees under this
Agreement.
XIII. INSURANCE
A. Without limiting the COUNTY’S right to obtain indemnification from the CONSULTANT
or any third parties, the CONSULTANT, at its sole expense, shall maintain in full force and effect,
the following insurance policies prior to commencement of any work for the COUNTY and
throughout the entire term of this AGREEMENT (with the exception of Professional Liability
Insurance, which CONTRACTOR shall maintain in full force and effect for the additional period of
time required by Paragraph 4).
1. Commercial General Liability Insurance with limits of One Million Dollars
($1,000,000.00) per occurrence and an annual aggregate of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00).
This policy shall be issued on a per occurrence basis. The 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 AGREEMENT.
2. Automobile Liability Insurance with limits for bodily injury of Two Hundred Fifty
Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) per person, Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) per
accident and for property damages of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00), or such coverage with a
combined single limit of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00). Coverage should include
owned and non-owned vehicles used in connection with this AGREEMENT.
3. Worker's Compensation insurance policy as required by the California Labor Code.
4. Professional Liability Insurance:
a. If the CONSULTANT employs licensed professional staff in providing services,
Professional Liability Insurance with limits of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per claim, Three
Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00) annual aggregate.
b. The Professional Liability Insurance shall be kept in full force and effect for a
period of three (3) years from the date of substantial completion of the CONSULTANT’s work as
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determined by the COUNTY.
B. The CONSULTANT shall obtain endorsements to the Commercial General Liability
insurance naming the COUNTY, its officers, agents, and employees, individually and collectively, as
additional insured, but only insofar as the operations under the AGREEMENT are concerned. Such
coverage for additional insured shall apply as primary insurance and any other insurance, or
self-insurance, maintained by the COUNTY, its officers, agents and employees shall be excess only
and not contributing with insurance provided under the CONSULTANT'S policies herein. The
COUNTY shall be given at least thirty (30) days advance written notice of any cancellation,
expiration, reduction or other material change in coverage with respect to any of the aforesaid
policies.
C. Prior to commencing any such work under the AGREEMENT, the CONSULTANT shall
provide to the COUNTY certificates of insurance and endorsements for all of the required policies
as specified above, stating that all such insurance coverage has been obtained and is in full force;
that the COUNTY, its officers, agents and employees will not be responsible for any premiums on
the policies; that such Commercial General Liability insurance names the COUNTY, its officers,
agents and employees, individually and collectively, as additional insured, but only insofar as the
operations under the AGREEMENT are concerned; that such coverage for additional insured shall
apply as primary insurance and any other insurance, or self-insurance, maintained by the COUNTY,
its officers, agents and employees, shall be excess only and not contributing with insurance
provided under the CONSULTANT'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 the COUNTY.
The certificates shall be sent to the CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR at Department of Public Works
and Planning, Design Division, 2220 Tulare Street, Sixth Floor, Fresno, CA 93721.
D. 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, terminate the
AGREEMENT.
E. All policies shall be issued by licensed insurers that are admitted or authorized by the
California Department of Insurance, and all such insurance shall be purchased from companies
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possessing a current A.M. Best, Inc. rating of A FSC VIII or better.
XIV. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
A. The CONSULTANT understands and agrees that the COUNTY shall retain full
ownership rights of the drawings and work-product of the CONSULTANT to the fullest extent
permitted by law. In this regard, the CONSULTANT acknowledges and agrees that the
CONSULTANT’S services are on behalf of the COUNTY and are “works made for hire,” as that
term is defined by copyright law, by the COUNTY; that the drawings and work-product to be
prepared by the CONSULTANT are for the sole and exclusive use of the COUNTY and shall be the
sole property of the COUNTY and its assigns, and the COUNTY and its assigns shall be the sole
owner of all patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets and other contractual and intangible
rights of any kind or nature in connection therewith; that all the rights, title, and interest in and to the
drawings and work-product will be transferred to the COUNTY by the CONSULTANT, and the
CONSULTANT will assist the COUNTY to obtain and enforce patents, copyrights, trademarks,
trade secrets, and other contractual and intangible rights of any kind or nature relating to said
drawings and work-product that the COUNTY shall become the owner of such drawings and work-
product, free and clear from any claim by the CONSULTANT or anyone claiming any right through
the CONSULTANT. The CONSULTANT further acknowledges and agrees that the COUNTY’S
ownership rights in such drawings and work-product shall apply regardless of whether such
drawings and work-product, or any copies thereof, are in the possession of the CONSULTANT, or
any other person, firm, corporation, or entity. For the purpose of this AGREEMENT the phrase
“drawings and work-product” shall mean the geologic report and map, as-builts, daily summary
reports, inspection data sheets, records of field and laboratory test, Final Construction Report, and
any other documents required in performing services under this AGREEMENT for PROJECT(S)
that result from the tasks assigned to the CONSULTANT by the COUNTY under this AGREEMENT.
B. If AGREEMENT is terminated, or work on a PROJECT is suspended, during or at the
completion of any task performed by CONSULTANT hereunder pursuant to Article II, a copy of the
report or other documents shall be submitted by the CONSULTANT to the COUNTY, which may
use them to complete PROJECT(S) at a future time.
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C. Documents, including drawings, prepared by the CONSULTANT pursuant to this
AGREEMENT are intended to be suitable for use by the COUNTY or others on extensions of the
services provided for PROJECT(S). Documents for PROJECT(S) may not be suitable for other
projects.
XV. 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 this 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 the
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 CONSULTANT’S 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 as Exhibit E and incorporated herein
by this reference); and submitting it to the COUNTY prior to commencing with the self-dealing
transaction or immediately thereafter.
XVI. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This AGREEMENT constitutes the entire AGREEMENT between the COUNTY and the
CONSULTANT with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all previous negotiations,
proposals, commitments, writings, advertisements, publications, and understandings of any nature
whatsoever unless expressly included in this AGREEMENT.
XVII. SEVERABILITY
Should any provision herein be found or deemed to be invalid, this AGREEMENT shall be
construed as not containing such provision, and all other provisions which are otherwise lawful shall
remain in full force and effect, and to this end the provisions of this AGREEMENT are hereby
declared to be severable.
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Exhibit A
Project Team
County of Fresno
Patrick S. Sullivan, REPA, CPP, BCES
Principal-in-Charge
County of Fresno
Department of Public Works
and Planning
Sol Sim, PE
Task Manager
LFG Engineering
Ambrose McCready, PE
Task Manager
Landfill Engineering
Wayne Pearce, PG
Task Manager
Groundwater
Michelle Leonard
Task Manager
Solid Waste Planning
Joseph Miller, PE
Task Manager
Regulatory Compliance
and Permitting
Art Jones
Task Manager
Field Services/O&M
Electrical Power Systems
Technicon Engineering Services
Dutcher & Associates
Dixon and Associates, Inc.
Electrical:
Geotechnical:
Structural:
Surveying:
Subcontractors (Local Area)
FIRM ORGANIZATION CHART
As described in the Key Personnel section, SCS believes the best way to support the County
with the proposed on-call Agreement is to structure our resources into five distinct teams, and to
utilize local area businesses to perform specialized tasks, under SCS supervision, whenever
feasible. Each Task Manager shown below will be supported by a Technical Team. Capsule
resumes for all key personnel are provided in the Key Personnel section. The names and
positions of all SCS Key Personnel are provided in the List of Current Staff section.
Exhibit B
Subconsultants
County of Fresno
KEY SUBCONSULTANT FIRMS
SCS proposes to use local businesses to help SCS perform the work assigned to us under the on-
call Agreement, whenever feasible. With nearly four decades of experience working on landfills
in Fresno County, we have subcontracted work to many local firms over the years, and enjoy
positive working relationships with a number of firms that share SCS’s standards for quality
work product and client service. A partial list of key businesses we anticipate using on this
project to provide specialized services is provided below.
SCS Subconsultant Firms
Subconsultant Contact Information Telephone
Electrical
Electrical Power Systems Fresno
4049 N. Flower Street
Fresno, CA 93726
joe@epsfresno.com
(559) 221-7230
Geotechnical
Technicon Engineering Services
4539 N. Brawley Avenue
Fresno, CA 93722
stephenp@technicon.net
(559) 276-9311
Structural
Dutcher & Associates
525 W. Alluvial Avenue
Clovis, CA 93611
dutcherstructural@gmail.com
(559) 324-1338
Surveying
Dixon & Associates, Inc.
620 Dewitt Avenue
Clovis, CA 93612
gary@dixonsurveying.com
(559) 297-4200
Exhibit C
Rates
Environmental Consultants
and Contractors
SGS ENGINEERS
3900 Kilroy Airport Way
Suite 100
Long Beach, CA 90806-6816
FEE SCHEDULE
(Effective April I, 2014 through March 31, 2017)
562 426-9544
FAX 562 427-0805
www.scsengineers.com
Rate/Hour
Project Director ........................................................................................................................ 235
Senior Project Advisor ........................................................................................................ 225
Senior Project/Technical Manager ........................................................................................... 215
Project Manager II ................................................................................................................... 200
Project Manager I ..................................................................................................................... 195
Certified Industrial Hygienist .................................................................................................. 185
Senior Project Professional II .................................................................................................. 175
Senior Project Professional I .................................................................................................... 165
Project Professional II .............................................................................................................. 145
Project Professional I ............................................................................................................... 140
Staff Professional II ................................................................................................................. 120
Staff Professional I ................................................................................................................... 115
CAD Designer .......................................................................................................................... 105
Office Services Manager/Project Administrator ...................................................................... I 05
Senior Engineering Technician ................................................................................................ 100
Associate Staff Professional .................................................................................................... 100
CAD Drafter ............................................................................................................................... 90
Technician .................................................................................................................................. 85
Administrative/Secretarial ......................................................................................................... 80
Clerical ..................................................................................................................................... 70
General Terms
I. Scheduled rates are effective through March 31, 2017. Work performed thereafter is
subject to a new Fee Schedule.
2. Scheduled labor rates include overhead, administration, and profit. Costs for outside
consultants and subcontractors, equipment/supplies, and for job-related employee travel
and subsistence, are billed at actual cost plus a 10 percent administrative fee.
3. Charges for SCS field equipment and instruments will be in accordance with SCS's Field
Equipment Rental Rates Schedule in effect at the time the work is perfonned. Company
trucks are charged at $50 for up to a half day ( 4 hours) of use, and $100 for up to a full day
(company cars at $40/$80). These charges incorporate an allowance of 100 miles per job
per day; a $0.30 per mile surcharge is applied for additional miles. Vehicle charges for
long-term and/or high-mileage projects may be negotiated on a case-by-case basis.
4. 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.
Offices Nationwide (CA-SW)
SCS Fee Schedule
April 1, 2014
Page 2
5. 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 owing on client's accounts.
6. For special situations such as expert court testimony and limited consultation, hourly rates
will be on an individually negotiated basis.
7. Hourly rates for Principals will be on an individually negotiated basis. Typically this rate
is $2851110ur
Environmental Consultants
and Contractors
SGS FIEl.:D SERMIGES
3900 Kilroy Airport Way
Suite 100
Long Beach, CA 90806-6816
FEE SCHEDULE
(Effective April I, 2013 through March 31, 2017)
Technical Field Personnel
562 426-9544
FAX 562 492-6210
www.scsfieldservices.com
Rate ($)/Hour
Laborer ....................................................................................................................................... 61
Fusion Technician ...................................................................................................................... 65
Technician .................................................................................................................................. 76
Foreman ..................................................................................................................................... 82
Senior Technician ...................................................................................................................... 89
Equipment Operator ................................................................................................................... 90
Plant Operator ............................................................................................................................ 95
Mechanic .................................................................................................................................... 99
Superintendent ......................................................................................................................... 103
Field Network Specialist .......................................................................................................... 128
Senior Superintendent .............................................................................................................. 142
Management/Support Personnel Rate ($)/Hour
Secretarial ................................................................................................................................. .53
Project Administrator ................................................................................................................. 71
Field Data Analyst ..................................................................................................................... 79
Senior Project Administrator ..................................................................................................... 84
Project Coordinator .................................................................................................................. 100
Designer/Drafter ...................................................................................................................... 103
Project Professional/H&S Specialist.. ...................................................................................... 131
Sr. H&S Advisor ...................................................................................................................... 160
Controls Specialist ................................................................................................................... 147
Sr. Project Advisor/Controls Engineer .................................................................................... 147
Control and Instrument Engineer ............................................................................................. 168
Field Compliance Auditor ........................................................................................................ 170
Senior Project Professional ...................................................................................................... 184
System Integrator ..................................................................................................................... 189
Project Manager/H&S/Compliance Managers ........................................................................ 199
Sr. Project Manager ................................................................................................................. 210
Regional Manager/Project Director ......................................................................................... 236
General Terms
1. Labor rates are valid through March 31, 2017. Any work performed after that date is
subject to a new Fee Schedule.
Offices Nationwide
SCS Field Services
Fee Schedule
April 1, 2014 through March 31, 2017
Page 2
2. The above rates include salary, overhead, and profit. Other direct charges, such as
subcontractors, construction equipment, materials, air travel, freight, auto rental, permits,
fees, taxes, tolls, and other costs incurred for the project, will be billed at cost plus 15
percent. The cost of equipment owned by SCS Field Services will not be subject to
administrative mark-up. Automobile mileage cost is $0.50 per mile. Trucks will be
charged at $18.00/hour. (No administrative mark-up will be applied to charges for
company owned vehicles.)
3. Invoices will be prepared monthly for work in progress, unless otherwise agreed. Invoices
are due and payable upon receipt. Any invoices not paid within 30 days of receipt are
subject to a service charge of 1.5 percent per month on the unpaid balance.
4. Payment of SCS Field Services invoices for services performed will not be contingent
upon the client's receipt of payment from other parties. The client agrees to pay legal
costs, including attorney's fees, incurred by SCS Field Services in collecting any amounts
past due and owing on the client's accounts.
5. Rates for Principals may be negotiated on a project-specific basis. For special situations,
such as expert testimony or international assignments, hourly rates will be on an
individually negotiated basis.
6. On short-term or one-time assignments, services which require less than eight (8) hours,
but more than four (4) hours, will be billed at eight (8) hours. A minimum of four (4)
hours will be billed for any service requested which is not conducted in conjunction with
an ongoing project (including call-outs after normal work hours), and will be charged
portal-to-portal from SCS Field Services offices.
7. For operation, construction, and/or repair work performed on weekends and/or nights (if
work exceeds 8 hours in a day), the above rates will be marked up 40 percent. For work
performed on Company recognized holidays or beyond 12 hours in a day, the above rates
will be marked up 70 percent.
8. These rates are based on non-union, non-prevailing wage scales.
9. For long-term on-site project assignments, rates may be discounted on an individually
negotiated basis. Long-term on-site personnel are permitted to return home every four ( 4)
weeks. Travel expense shall be invoiced to the client at cost plus 15 percent.
10. Costs for equipment and analysis will be billed in accordance with the rates contained on
SCS Field Services Standard Fee Schedule for Equipment and Analysis.
Environmental Consultants
and Contractors
SGS FIEL;D SER~IGES
3900 Kilroy Airport Way
Suite 100
Long Beach, CA 90806-6816
562 426-9544
FAX 562 492-6210
www.scsfieldservices.com
FEE SCHEDULE FOR EQUIPMENT AND ANALYSIS
(Effective April I, 2014 through March 31, 2017)
Rate($)
GEM 2000 Gas Analyzer:
• Daily Rate ........................................................................................................... 185/day
• Weekly Rate ..................................................................................................... 555/week
• Monthly Rate .............................................................................................. 1,665/month
H2 S Gas Pod ............................................................................................................................ IO/day
SEM 500 Emissions Monitor:
• Daily Rate ........................................................................................................... 185/day
• Weekly Rate ..................................................................................................... 555/week
• Monthly Rate .............................................................................................. 1,665/month
Q Rae Gas Analyzer 0 2/H2 S/CO/Combustibles ..................................................................... 50/day
Micro Max Gas Analyzer 0 2/H2 S/CO/COI Combustibles ..................................................... 50/day
M-40 Gas Analyzer 02/H2 S/Combustibles .............................................................................. 50/day
Magnehelic Pressure Set ......................................................................................................... 20/day
Kurz Air Velocity Meter ......................................................................................................... 35/day
Digital Readout Thermocouple ............................................................................................... 25/day
Drager Detector Tubes/Pump ............................................................................................... 15/each
Metal Bellows Vacuum Pump ................................................................................................ 35/day
Bar Punch:
• Daily Rate ............................................................................................................. 1 O/day
• Weekly Rate ....................................................................................................... 30/week
• Monthly Rate ................................................................................................... 90/month
Fisher M95 Metal Detector ..................................................................................................... 30/day
Dewatering Pump (Trash Pump) ............................................................................................ 45/day
TV A-I 000 Flame Ionization Detector:
• Daily Rate ........................................................................................................... 185/day
• Weekly Rate ..................................................................................................... 555/week
• Monthly Rate .............................................................................................. 1,665/month
MiniRae 2000 PID:
• Daily Rate ........................................................................................................... 150/day
• Weekly Rate ..................................................................................................... 500/week
• Monthly Rate .............................................................................................. 1,500/month
Offices Nationwide
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Fee Schedule for Equipment and Analysis
April 1, 2014 through Morch 31, 2017
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Rate($}
Air Sampling Station:
• Daily Rate ............................................................................................................. 50/day
• Weekly Rate ..................................................................................................... 200/week
Transit:
• Daily Rate ............................................................................................................. 15/day
• Weekly Rate ....................................................................................................... 75/week
• Monthly Rate ................................................................................................. 250/month
Level:
• Daily Rate ............................................................................................................. 15/day
• Weekly Rate ....................................................................................................... 65/week
• Monthly Rate ................................................................................................. 195/month
Pipe Laser:
• Daily Rate ............................................................................................................. 50/day
• Weekly Rate ..................................................................................................... 220/week
• Monthly Rate ................................................................................................. 650/month
Water Trailer ........................................................................................................................... 75/day
PAS 3000 Personal Air Sampling Pump ................................................................................ 25/day
Tedlar Bag (10-Liter) ............................................................................................................ 40/each
Non-Contaminating Air Sampling Pump ................................................................................ 25/day
Interface Probe ........................................................................................................................ 50/day
Submersible Pump:
• Daily Rate ............................................................................................................. 50/day
• Weekly Rate ..................................................................................................... 150/week
• Monthly Rate ................................................................................................. 450/month
Water Level Indicator:
• Daily Rate ............................................................................................................. 20/day
• Weekly Rate ....................................................................................................... 60/week
• Monthly Rate ................................................................................................. 180/month
100-Foot Temperature Probe:
• Daily Rate ............................................................................................................. 15/day
• Weekly Rate ....................................................................................................... 45/week
• Monthly Rate ................. ; ............................................................................... 135/month
SCS Field Services
Fee Schedule for Equipment and Analysis
April 1, 201 4 through March 31, 2017
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Rate($)
Teflon Well Bailer ................................................................................................................ 1 O/each
Vacuum Box/Carbon Canister and Blower ........................................................................... 150/day
Tool Truck ............................................................................................................................ 144/day
No. 12 P.E. Fusion Machine (1"-2"):
• Daily Rate ............................................................................................................. 50/day
• Weekly Rate ..................................................................................................... 150/week
• Monthly Rate ................................................................................................. 450/month
No. 14 P.E. Fusion Machine (1"-4"):
• Daily Rate ............................................................................................................. 80/day
• Weekly Rate ..................................................................................................... 240/week
• Monthly Rate ................................................................................................. 720/month
No. 28 P.E. Fusion Machine (2"-8") ..................................................................................... 150/day
412 P .E. Fusion Machine ( 4" -12"):
• Daily Rate ........................................................................................................... 225/day
• Weekly Rate ..................................................................................................... 675/week
• Monthly Rate .............................................................................................. 2,025/month
618 P.E. Fusion Machine and Tool Truck ........................................................................... .400/day
Trackstar 500 Fusion Machine .............................................................................................. 425/day
Sidewinder P.E. Fusion Machine .......................................................................................... 100/day
Air Compressor ....................................................................................................................... 60/day
Arc Welder .............................................................................................................................. 75/day
Generator (3,500-Watt) ........................................................................................................... 45/day
Generator (5,000-Watt) ........................................................................................................... 60/day
Generator (6,000-Watt):
• Daily Rate ............................................................................................................. 65/day
Generator (8,000 Watt):
• Daily Rate ............................................................................................................. 75/day
• Weekly Rate ..................................................................................................... 225/week
Isolation Pinch-off Tools:
• Daily Rate ............................................................................................................. 25/day
• Weekly Rate ....................................................................................................... 75/week
• Monthly Rate ..................................................................................... : ........... 225/month
SCS Field Services
Fee Schedule for Equipment and Analysis
April 1, 2014 through March 31, 2017
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Rate($)
Leister Extrusion Welding Gun ............................................................................................ 120/day
Plate Compactor ...................................................................................................... : ............... 7 51 day
4-Wheeler (A TV):
• Daily Rate ............................................................................................................. 50/day
• Weekly Rate ..................................................................................................... 150/week
• Monthly Rate ................................................................................................. 450/month
4-Wheeler with 44" Mow Deck:
• Daily Rate ........................................................................................................... 100/day
• Weekly Rate ..................................................................................................... 300/week
• Monthly Rate ................................................................................................. 900/month
Cub Cadet:
• Daily Rate ........................................................................................................... 175/day
• Weekly Rate ..................................................................................................... 525/week
• Monthly Rate .............................................................................................. 1,575/month
Chain Saw:
• Daily Rate ............................................................................................................. 1 O/day
• Weekly Rate ....................................................................................................... 30/week
• Monthly Rate ................................................................................................... 90/month
Friatec Electrofusion Machine:
• Daily Rate ........................................................................................................... 100/day
• Weekly Rate ..................................................................................................... 300/week
• Monthly Rate ................................................................................................. 900/month
Horiba Water Quality Meter:
• Daily Rate ............................................................................................................. 40/day
• Weekly Rate ..................................................................................................... 120/week
• Monthly Rate ................................................................................................. 360/month
Hydrogen Sulfide Meter:
• Daily Rate ........................................................................................................... 100/day
• Weekly Rate ..................................................................................................... 300/week
• Monthly Rate ................................................................................................. 90/0month
SCS Field Services
Fee Schedule for Equipment and Analysis
April 1, 2014 through Morch 31, 2017
Page 5
Infrared Thermometer:
Rate($)
• Daily Rate ............................................................................................................. 1 O/day
• Weekly Rate ....................................................................................................... 30/week
• Monthly Rate ................................................................................................... 90/month
Micropurge Flow Cell (Groundwater):
• Daily Rate ........................................................................................................... 100/day
• Weekly Rate ..................................................................................................... 300/week
• Monthly Rate ................................................................................................. 900/month
Oiless Compressor and Control Box (Groundwater):
• Daily Rate ............................................................................................................. 75/day
• Weekly Rate ..................................................................................................... 225/week
• Monthly Rate ................................................................................................. 675/month
Earth/Resistance Tester:
• Daily Rate ........................................................................................................... 100/day
• Weekly Rate ..................................................................................................... 300/week
• Monthly Rate ................................................................................................. 900/month
Pitot Tube and Gauges:
• Daily Rate ............................................................................................................. 1 O/day
• Weekly Rate ....................................................................................................... 30/week
• Monthly Rate ................................................................................................... 90/month
Pressure Washer:
• Daily Rate ............................................................................................................. 50/day
• Weekly Rate ..................................................................................................... 150/week
• Monthly Rate .................................................................................................. 300month
Squeeze Tool:
• Daily Rate ............................................................................................................. 1 O/day
• Weekly Rate ....................................................................................................... 30/week
• Monthly Rate ................................................................................................... 90/month
Turbidity Meter/Conductivity Meter:
• Daily Rate ............................................................................................................. 25/day
• Weekly Rate ....................................................................................................... 75/week
• Monthly Rate ................................................................................................. 225/month
SCS Field Services
Fee Schedule for Equipment and Analysis
April 1, 2014 through March 31, 2017
Page 6
Vacuum Air Pump:
Rate($)
• Daily Rate ........................................................................................................... 100/day
• Weekly Rate ..................................................................................................... 300/week
• Monthly Rate ................................................................................................. 900/month
Video Camera System ........................................................................................................... 200/day
Weed Trimmer
• Daily Rate ............................................................................................................. 25/day
• Weekly Rate ....................................................................................................... 75/week
• Monthly Rate ................................................................................................. 225/month
Safety Equipment:
• Tyvek Suit (each) ................................................................................................ 15/each
• Polyethylene suit (each) ...................................................................................... 20/each
• Nitrile gloves (per pair) ....................................................................................... 15/each
• PVC Gloves (per pair) ........................................................................................ 15/each
• Rubber booties (per pair) .................................................................................... 15/each
• Organic Vapor Cartridges (per pair) ................................................................... 20/each
• Organic Vapor/Acid Cartridges (per pair) .......................................................... 25/each
• Cartridges pre-filters (per pair) ........................................................................... 15/each
• Half face respirator (each) .................................................................................... 20/day
• Full face respirator (each) .................................................................................... 25/day
• Ventilator/manhole blowers .................................................................................. 25/day
• Parachute hamess .................................................................................................. 10/day
• Tripod:
Daily Rate ............................................................. : ......................................... 35/day
Weekly Rate ............................................................................................... 105/week
Monthly Rate ........................................................................................... 315/month
• SCBA .................................................................................................................... 55/day
General Terms
1. Equipment and Analysis rates are valid through March 31, 2017. Any work performed
after that date will be subject to a new Fee Schedule.
2. Equipment usage rates are exclusive of freight charges to and from the project site. Freight
is an additional expense chargeable to the client.
3. Rates for mobile blower/flare stations are exclusive of expenses for mobilization and
demobilization, electric line installation, electricity, generators, fuel or permits or weekly
routine operation and maintenance. These expenses are charged to the client separately.
SCS Field Services
Fee Schedule for Equipment and Analysis
April 1, 2014 through March 31, 2017
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4. Shipping, supplies, equipment rental, materials, vehicle mileage, and other non-labor
equipment costs or direct costs are billed at cost plus 15 percent.
5. Equipment rented will be charged portal-to-portal from SCS Field Services offices. Renter
is responsible for return charges.
6. The cost of equipment owned by SCS Field Services will not be subject to administrative
mark-up.
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DESCRIPTION
DIXON & ASSOCIATES, INC.
LAND SURVEYING
620 DeWitt Avenue -Suite JOI Clovis, CA 93612
Ph (559) 297-4200 Fax (559) 297-4272
www.dixonsurveying.com
Hourly Rates effectwe December I, 20 I 3 through March 3 I, 20 I 7
ENGR RATE
Licensed Land SuNeyor $105.00
Chief of Parties $95.00
Project Manager $90.00
Party Chief (Office) $65.00
Draftsperson $60.00
SURVEY CREW
w/GPS
1 man $110.00 (150)
2 man $140.00 (180)
3 man $170.00 (210)
Trimble GPS I Robot $40.00
PREVAILING
w/GPS
$ 150.00 (190)
$ 180.00 (220)
$ 210.00 (250)
Example: 1 man ($110.00) + GPS or Robotic (40.00) = $150.00 per/hour
Material costs will be passed on to the client at our actual cost with no mark up.
Example of current costs of materials that we will charge for.
48" lath $0.50 each
24" lath $0.25 each
3/4" X 30" iron pipe property corner monument $3.50 each
Any other special materials costs will be charged as needed.
Examples of materials we will not charge for: Paint, flagging, hubs, nails, shiners or tags
CONSULTING STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
HOURLY RA TE SCHEDULE
Effective April 4, 2014 through March 31, 2017
Engineering
Structural Engineer ....................................................................... $125.00/hr
Staff Engineer ................................................................................. $90.00/hr
Construction Administration ............................................................ $90.00/hr
Engineering Aide ............................................................................ $75.00/hr
CADD Operator ............................................................................. $60.00/hr
Clerical. ........................................................................................... $45.00/hr
Court Appearances I Expert Testimony I Depositions
Structural Engineer ....................................................................... $225.00/hr
Forensic Engineering/ Investigation
Structural Engineer ....................................................................... $200.00/hr
Miscellaneous Expenses
Mileage ............................................................................................. $0.50/mi
Full Size Prints ............................................................................. $1.50/sheet
Subconsultants .................................................................... Invoice plus 15%
Other Direct Costs ................................................................... Cost plus 15%
525 W Alluvial Ave.
Clovis, California 93611
559-324-1338
Professlonal and C®sulting
EledrlcalEnglneerlng
--2014 PROFESSIONAL RATE SCHEDULE
Expert Research Testimony and Depositions-------------------
Electrical Engineer-------------------------·
$300.00 per hour
$235.00 per hour
E.l.T. ------------------------$190.00 per hour
Field Tech./Designer ---------------------------.$160.00 per hour
Drafting Technician------------------------------$115.00 per hour
Add for use of CAD $ 7.00 per hour
Clerical ------------------------------$ 85.00 per hour
1.0) PERSONNEL TRAVEL TIME, WHEN AUTHORIZED, WILL BE BILLED ON THE ABOVE HOURLY RATES. PERSONNEL
TRAVEL TIME ON SATURDAY, SUNDAY AND HOLIDAYS WILL BE BILLED ON THE ABOVE HOURLY RATES TIMES 150%.
2.0) ADDITIONAL EXPENSES BELOW, WHEN AUTHORIZED, WILL BE TABULATED AND BILLED AS AN EXTRA COST:
TRAVEL OUTSIDE A 60 MILE RADIUS OF THE FRESNO OFFICE OF ELECTRICAL POWIER SYSTEMS, INC. (EPS), MEALS
AND LODGING WHILE TRAVELING (EPS USES 'BEST WIESTERN' FACILITIES OR EQUAL), TRANSPORTATION/PARKING
(FULL SIZE AUTO). PRINTING OTHER THAN NORMAL DESIGN COORDINATION PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND
REPORTS, EXCESSIVE LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE CHARGES OUTSIDE THE 559 AREA CODE, OR ANY OTHER
UNORDINARY EXPENSE NECESSARY TO COMPLETE OUR WORK. MILEAGE IS CHARGED AT $0.80 PER MILE WHEN
PERSONAL CARS ARE USED. PHOTOGRAPHIC FILM, PROCESSING, PRINTING, MOUNTING, ENLARGEMENTS, ETC.
WILL BE BILLED AT $1.00 PER PHOTO. SHIPPING EXPENSES WILL BE BILLED AT COST AND FAX TRANSMISSIONS WILL
BE BILLED AT $1.00 PER PAGE.
3.0) FEES FOR EXPERT TESTIMONY AT DEPOSITION, ARBITRATION, MEDIATION, OR TRAIL ARE BASED ON A NORMAL
EIGHT HOUR DAY, WITH NORMAL MORNING, NOON AND AFTERNOON RECESSES. SAID FEES WILL BE APPLIED AT
THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHEDULED APPEARANCE TIME, AND WILL INCLUDE ALL "OFF-THE-RECORD" TIME OR
WAITING TIME, WHETHER TESTIMONY IS ACTUALLY GIVEN OR NOT. A MINIMUM DAILY WITNESS APPEARANCE FEE
OF $1,800.00 WILL BE APPLIED TO ANY SCHEDULED APPEARANCE AS A WITNESS IN ANY GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION
REQUIRING ABSENCE FROM FRESNO, CALIFORNIA FOR AN ENTIRE DAY. THIS INCLUDES STANDBY OR WAITING TIME
FOR ANY APPEARANCE AS AN EXPERT WITNESS IN ANY GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION.
TERMS OF PAYMENT REGARDING EXPERT WITNESS TESTIMONY SHALL BE AS SET FORTH AND STATED IN SECTIONS
2034(1)(2) OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURES AND 68092.5 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA, 1995 EDITION, EVEN THOUGH SAID STATUTES MAY NOT BE EFFECTIVE OR APPLICABLE IN ANY
OTHER GEOGRAPHICAL AREA. ANY PARTY(IES) DESIGNATION AN EMPLOYEE OF EPS AS AN EXPERT WITNESS WILL
PAY THE AFOREMENTIONED EXPERT WITNESS FEES. REGARDLESS OF STIPULATION OR COURT ORDER TO THE
CONTRARY OF THE FEES STATED ABOVE. THOSE SIGNATORY TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO
WHICH THIS RATE SCHEDULE IS ATTACHED TO WILL AGREE TO PAY ANY WITNESS FEES NORMALLY PAID BY A
NOTICING ATTORNEY OR ENTITY, NOT PAID BY SAID NOTICING ATTORNEY OR ENTITY WITHIN THE TIME LIMITS AS
SET FORTH IN THE AFOREMENTIONED STATE OF CALIFORNIA CODE SECTIONS REGARDING EXPERT WITNESS FEES.
4.0) IT IS OUR POLICY TO REQUEST FROM OUR CLIENTS, PERMISSION TO INCUR ANY ADDITIONAL EXPENSE TO OUR
STATED FEE BEFORE THE ADDED CHARGE IS INCURRED.
5.0) THIS FEE SCHEDULE IS EFFECTIVE FROM APRIL 1, 2014 TO MARCH 31, 2017.
THANK YOU AND IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL.
ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS, INC.
GARY R. OLSEN. P.E., CEO
JOSEPH P. PREVENDAR. P.E.. PRESIDENT
TECHNICON
ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC.
GEOTECHNICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING ~ CONSTRUCTION TESTING & INSPECTION
SCHEDULE OF FEES
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
PERSONNEL HOURLY RATES
Registered Geotechnical Engineer ........................................................ $195.00/hr
Registered Civil Engineer/Geologist. ..................................................... $175.00/hr
Project Manage ..................................................................................... $120.00/hr
Staff Engineer/Geologist/Specialist ....................................................... $115.00/hr
Field/Environmental Technician ............................................................ $ 85.00/hr
Administrative Assistant ........................................................................ $ 75.00/hr
Drafting .................................................................................................. $ 65.00/hr
LABORATORY TESTS
Moisture Content (ASTM D 2216) ......................................................... $ 25.00/ea
Unit Weight (ASTM D 2937 ................................................................... $ 45.00/ea
Modified Proctor Curve (ASTM D1557) ................................................. $195.00/ea
Expansion Index (ESTM D 4829) .......................................................... $165.00/ea
Plasticity Index (ASTM D 4318) ............................................................ $160.00/ea
Sieve Analysis (ASTM C 136) ............................................................... $105.00/ea
Direct Shear (ASTM D 3080) ................................................................ $185.00/ea
Consolidation (ASTM D 2435) ............................................................... $195.00/ea
R-value (Caltrans Test Method No. 301) ............................................... $225.00/ea
DRILLING
Drill Rig Mobilization .......................................................................... $ 175.00/hr
Drill Rig On-site (Non-Prevailing) ...................................................... $ 175.00/hr
Asphalt Patch (fills approximately 2 cores) ........................................ $ 15.00/bag
Any services not included in this fee schedule will be provided by quotation.
Effective April 1, 2014 through March 31, 2017.
CORPORATE OFFICE -4539 N. Brawley AvcnLC ;t103, Fresno, CA 93722 -P 559.276 9311 -F 559.276.9344
VISALIA OFFICE -~51 S Du'.lworth Avenue. Visa!ia, Cl; 93292 -P 559.732.0200 -F 559.732D830
MERCED OFFICE -2345 Je\\':ay Drive. Atwa:er. CA 9530! -P 209.384.9300 -209.384.0891
www.technicon.net
Exhibit D
Conflict of Interest Code
Exhibit D
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constitute the conflict of interest codes of each County department except courts.
Conflict of Interest forms shall be filed as follows:
1. As required by Government Code Section 87500, subdivision (e), the
4 County Administrative Officer, District Attorney, County Counsel, and Auditor-
5 Controllerrrreasurer-Tax Collector shall file one original of their statements with the County
6 Clerk, who shall make and retain copies and forward the originals to the Farr Polltfcal
7 Practices Commission, which shall be the filing officer. The County Administrative Officer,
8 Dlsbict Attorney, County Counsel, and Auditor-Controllerffreasurer-Tax Collector shall also
9 file one copy of their statements with the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors.
~O 2. As required by Government Code section 87500, subdivision 0), all other
11 department heads shall flle one original of their stataments with their departments. The filing
12 officer of each department shall make and retain a copy of the department head's statement
13 and shall forward the original to the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors.
14 3. All other designated employees shall tile one original of their statements with
15 their departments.
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All statements shall be public records and shall be made avallable for public
inspection and reproduction. (Gov. Code,§ 81008.)
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Adopted at a regular meeHng of the Board of Supervisors, held on the 23rd day
of Fe.brne.ry , 19....ll_, by the following vote, to wit
Ayes: Supervisors Koligian, Case, Arambula, olmn, Le.vy
Noes: None
Absent: None.
24 ATTEST:
SHJ\IU GREENWOOD, CLERK
25 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
:~.,~~ eputy ·
28 File 015123 Agenda /J28 Resolution D99-086
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EXHIBIT "A"
PUBLIC WORKS AND PLANNING
Classification
Accountant I I II
Architect
Assistant Rea l Property Agent
Associate Real Property Agent
Building Inspector I I II
Building Plans Eng ineer
Capital Projects Division Manager
Chief Building Inspector
Chief of Field Surveys
Community Development Manager
Consultant
Deputy Director of Planning
Deputy Director of Public Works
Deputy Director of Resources & Administration
Development Services Manager
Director of Public Works and Planning
Disposal Site Supervisor
Engineer I I II I Ill
Field Survey Supervisor
Housing Rehabilitation Specialist I I 11
Information Technology Analyst I I II I Ill I IV
Landfill Operations Manager
Planner I I II I Ill
Principal Accountant
Principal Planner
Principal Staff Analyst
Public Works and Planning Business Manager
Public Works Division Engineer
Road Maintenance Supervisor
Road Superintendent
Senior Accountant
Senior Engineer
Senior Engineering Technician
Senior Information Technology Analyst
Senior Planner
Category
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Classificati on
Senior Staff Ana lyst
Senior Systems and Procedures Analyst
Staff Analyst I / II / Ill
Supervising Accountant
Supervising Building Inspector
Supervising Engineer
Supervising WaterM/astewater Specialist
Systems and Procedures Analyst I/ II/ Ill
Systems and Procedures Manager
Traffic Ma intenance Supervisor
Categ ory
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* Consultants shall be included in the list of designated employees and shall disclose
pursuant to the broadest disclosure category in the code subject to the following
limitation : The Director of Public Works and Planning may determine in writing that
a particular consultant, although a "designated position ", is hired to perform a range
of duties that is limited in scope and thus is not required to fully comply with the
disclosure requirements in this section . Such written determination shall include a
description of the consultant's duties and, based upon that description , a statement
of the extent of disclosure requirements . The Director of Public· Works and
Planning's determination is a pub lic record and shall be retained for public inspection
in the same manner and location as this conflict of interest code.
EXHIBIT "B"
PUBLIC WORKS AND PLANNING
1. Persons in this category shall disclose all reportable investments , interests in real
property, sources of income (including gifts), and business positions. Financial
interests (other than gifts) are reportable only if located within or subject to the
jurisdiction of Fresno County , or if the business entity is doing business or planning
to do business in the jurisdiction, or has done bus iness within the jurisdiction at any
time during the two years prior to the filing of the statement. Real property shall be
deemed to be within the jurisdiction of the County if the property or any part of it is
located within or not more than two miles outside the boundaries of the County
(including its incorporated cities) or with in two miles of any land owned or used by
the County .
2 . Persons in this category shall disclose all reportable investments in , income from
(including gifts), and business positions with any business entity which , within the
last two years , has contracted or in the future foreseeably may contract with Fresno
County through its Pub lic Works and Planning Department, Solid Waste
Commissions within the jurisdiction , or to any other joint powers agency which
Fresno County is a member to provide services , supplies , materials , machinery, or
equipment to the County.
3. Persons in this category shall disclose all interests in real property within the
jurisdiction of Fresno County . Real Property shall be deemed to be within the
jurisdiction if the property or any part of it is located within or not more than two miles
outside the boundaries of Fresno County (including its incorporated cities) or within
two miles of any land owned or used by the County.
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Exhibit E
Self Dealing Transactions Form
Exhibit H
SELF-DEALING TRANSACTION DISCLOSURE FORM
(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:
Exhibit E
SELF·DEALING TRANSACTION DISCLOSURE FORM INSTRUCTIONS
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 MCounty
Contractor"), must disclose any self-dealing transactions that they are a party to while
providing goods, performing setvices, or both for the County. A self-dealing transaction is
defined below:
uA self-dealing transaction means a transaction to which the corporation is a parly and
which one or more of its directors has a material financial interest"
The definition above will be utilized for purposes of completing the disclosure form.
(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 Codes.
(5) Form must be signed by the board member that is involved in the self-dealing
transaction described in Sections (3) and (4).