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Record # 000800
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BETWEEN THE
THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES
AND
NORTHWESTERN TERRITORIES, INC.
PSA 2014 Professional Services Agreement
RELATING TO: GEOTECHNICAL SURVEYING AND INSPECTION SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this ` day of t.A
2014, by and between THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES, a non-charter co6 city of the State of
Washington, (hereinafter called the "CITY") and Northwestern Territories, Inc., a Washington
corporation authorized to do business in the state of Washington (hereinafter called the
"CONSULTANT").
WHEREAS, the CITY desires engineering and consulting assistance related to construction
inspection and materials testing.
WHEREAS, the CITY desires to engage the professional services and assistance of a qualified
consulting firm to perform the Scope of Services as detailed in Exhibit A, and
WHEREAS, the CONSULTANT represents that it is in full compliance with the statutes of the
State of Washington for professional registration and/or other applicable requirements, and
WHEREAS, the CONSULTANT represents that it has the background, experience, and ability
to perform the required work in accordance with the standards of the profession, and
WHEREAS, the CONSULTANT represents that it will provide qualified personnel and
appropriate facilities necessary to accomplish the work;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above representations and the terms, conditions,
covenants, and agreements set forth below, the parties hereto agree as follows:
I SCOPE OF SERVICES
General Scope.
The Consultant will accomplish the work as described in scope of services attached in Exhibit
A.
The CITY may review the CONSULTANT'S services, and if they do not meet the Professional
Standard of Care the CONSULTANT shall make such changes as may be required by the
CITY. Such changes shall not constitute "Extra Work" as related in Section XII of this
Agreement. Any changes made necessary due to causes outside the CONSULTANT'S
reasonable control shall be provided as an extra work herein.
The CONSULTANT agrees that all services performed under this Agreement shall be in
accordance with the standards of the engineering profession for similar services on similar
projects of like size and nature and in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws_
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The Scope of Services may be amended upon written approval of both parties.
II OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
Upon completion of the work, all documents, exhibits, photographic negatives, or other
presentations of the work with the exception of those standard details and specifications
regularly used by the CONSULTANT in its normal course of business shall upon payment of all
amounts rightfully owed by the CITY to the CONSULTANT herein become the property of the
CITY for use without restriction and without representation as to suitability for reuse by any
other party unless specifically verified or adapted by the CONSULTANT. However, any
alteration of the documents, by the CITY or by others acting through or on behalf of the CITY,
will be at the CITY's sole risk.
III DESIGNATION OF REPRESENTATIVES
Each party shall designate its representatives in writing. The CONSULTANT'S representative
shall be subject to the approval of the CITY.
IV TIME OF PERFORMANCE
The CONSULTANT may begin work upon execution of this Agreement by both parties and
written direction to proceed from CITY and the duration of the Agreement shall extend through
July 30, 2015.
V PAYMENT
The CITY shall pay the CONSULTANT as set forth in this section of the Agreement. Such
payment shall be full compensation for work performed, services rendered, and all labor,
materials, supplies, equipment and incidentals necessary to complete the work.
A. Payment shall be on the basis of the CONSULTANT'S cost for actual labor, overhead and
profit plus CONSULTANT'S direct non-salary reimbursable costs as set forth in the
attached Exhibit C.
B. The CONSULTANT shall submit invoices to the CITY on a monthly basis. Invoices shall
detail the work, hours, employee name, and hourly rate; shall itemize with receipts and
invoices the non-salary direct costs; shall indicate the specific task or activity in the Scope
of Service to which the costs are related; and shall indicate the cumulative total for each
task.
C. The CITY shall review the invoices and make payment for the percentage of the project
that has been completed less the amounts previously paid.
D. The CONSULTANT invoices are due and payable within 30 days of receipt. In the event
of a disputed billing, only the disputed portion will be withheld from payment.
E. Final payment for the balance due to the CONSULTANT will be made after the completion
of the work and acceptance by the CITY.
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F. Payment for"Extra Work" performed under Section XII of this Agreement shall be as
agreed to by the parties in writing.
VI MAXIMUM COMPENSATION
Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by both parties, the CONSULTANT'S total compensation
and reimbursement under this Agreement, including labor, direct non-salary reimbursable
costs and outside services, shall not exceed the maximum sum of$24,500.00 The budget for
each task is as set forth in the attached Exhibit B. Budgets for task(s) may be modified upon
mutual agreement between the two parties, but in any event, the total payment to
CONSULTANT shall not exceed $24,500.00.
VII INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS
The relation created by this Agreement is that of owner-independent contractor. The
CONSULTANT is not an employee of the CITY and is not entitled to the benefits provided by
the CITY to its employees. The CONSULTANT, as an independent contractor, has the
authority to control and direct the performance of within the Scope of Service. The
CONSULTANT shall assume full responsibility for payment of all Federal, State, and local
taxes or contributions imposed or required, including, but not limited to, unemployment
insurance, Social Security, and income tax.
VIII EMPLOYMENT
Employees of the CONSULTANT, while engaged in the performance of any work or services
under this Agreement, shall be considered employees of the CONSULTANT only and not of
the CITY, and claims that may arise under the Workman's Compensation Act on behalf of said
employees while so engaged, and any and all claims made by a third party as a consequence
of any negligent act or omission on the part of the CONSULTANT'S employees while so
engaged, on any of the work or services provided to be rendered herein, shall be the sole
obligation and responsibility of the CONSULTANT.
In performing this Agreement, the CONSULTANT shall not employ or contract with any CITY
employee without the CITY's written consent.
IX NONDISCRIMINATION
The CONSULTANT shall conduct its business in a manner, which assures fair, equal and
non-discriminatory treatment of all persons, without respect to race, creed or national origin, or
other legally protected classification and, in particular:
A. The CONSULTANT shall maintain open hiring and employment practices and will welcome
applications for employment in all positions, from qualified individuals who are members of
minorities protected by federal equal opportunity/affirmative action requirements; and,
B. The CONSULTANT shall comply with all requirements of applicable federal, state or local
laws or regulations issued pursuant thereto, relating to the establishment of
nondiscriminatory requirements in hiring and employment practices and assuring the
service of all persons without discrimination as to any person's race, color, religion, sex,
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Vietnam era veteran status, disabled veteran condition, physical or mental handicap, or
national origin.
X SUBCONTRACTS
A. The CONSULTANT shall not sublet or assign any of the work covered by this Agreement
without the written consent of the CITY.
B. In all solicitation either by competitive bidding or negotiation made by the CONSULTANT
for work to be performed pursuant to a subcontract, including procurement of materials
and equipment, each potential sub-consultant or supplier shall be notified by the
CONSULTANT of CONSULTANT's obligations under this Agreement, including the
nondiscrimination requirements.
XI CHANGES IN WORK
Other than changes directed by the CITY as set forth in Section I above, either party may
request changes in the Scope of Services. Such changes shall not become part of this
Agreement unless and until mutually agreed upon and incorporated herein by written
amendments to this Agreement executed by both parties.
XII EXTRA WORK
The CITY may desire to have the CONSULTANT perform work or render services in
connection with this Agreement, in addition to the Scope of Services set forth in Exhibit A and
minor revisions to satisfactorily completed work. Such work shall be considered as "Extra
Work" and shall be addressed in a written supplement to this Agreement. The CITY shall not
be responsible for paying for such extra work unless and until the written supplement is
executed by both parties.
XIII TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
A. The CITY may terminate this Agreement at any time upon not less than ten (10) days
written notice to the CONSULTANT. Written notice will be by certified mail sent to the
CONSULTANT's designated representative at the address provided by the CONSULTANT.
As a condition precedent to termination for cause the CONSULTANT shall be given the
notice period to cure such cause and shall have failed to so cure.
B. In the event this Agreement is terminated prior to the completion of the work, a final
payment shall be made to the CONSULTANT, which, when added to any payments
previously made, shall compensate the CONSULTANT for the work completed.
C. In the event this Agreement is terminated prior to completion of the work, documents that
are the property of the CITY pursuant to Section II above, shall be delivered to and
received by the CITY prior to transmittal of final payment to the CONSULTANT.
XIV INDEMNIFICATION/HOLD HARMLESS
CONSULTANT shall defend, indemnify and hold the CITY, its officers, officials, employees and
volunteers harmless from any and all claims, injuries, damages, losses or suits including
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attorney fees, arising out of or resulting from the acts, errors or omissions of the
CONSULTANT in performance of this Agreement, except for injuries and damages caused by
the sole negligence of the CITY.
The CITY agrees to indemnify the CONSULTANT from any claims, damages, losses, and
costs, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney's fees and litigation costs, arising out of
claims by third parties for property damage and bodily injury, including death, caused solely by
the negligence or willful misconduct of the CITY, the CITY's employees, or agents in
connection with the work performed under this Agreement.
If the negligence or willful misconduct of both CONSULTANT and the CITY (or a person
identified above for whom each is liable) is a cause of such damage or injury, the loss, cost, or
expense shall be shared between the CONSULTANT and the CITY in proportion to their
relative degrees of negligence or willful misconduct and the right of indemnity shall apply for
such proportion.
Should a court of competent jurisdiction determine that this Agreement is subject to RCW
4.24.115, then, in the event of liability for damages arising out of bodily injury to persons or
damages to property caused by or resulting from the concurrent negligence of the
CONSULTANT, the CITY, and the officers, officials, employees, and volunteers of either, the
CONSULTANT'S liability hereunder shall be only to the extent of the CONSULTANT'S
negligence. It is further specifically and expressly understood that the indemnification provided
herein constitutes the CONSULTANT'S waiver of immunity under Industrial Insurance, Title 51
RCW, solely for the purposes of this indemnification. This waiver has been mutually
negotiated by the parties. The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or
termination of this Agreement.
XV INSURANCE
The CONSULTANT shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement, insurance
against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which may arise from or in
connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the CONSULTANT, its agents,
representatives, employees or subcontractors.
No Limitation. CONSULTANT'S maintenance of insurance as required by the Agreement shall
not be construed to limit the liability of the CONSULTANT to the coverage provided by such
insurance, or otherwise limit the CITY'S recourse to any remedy available at law or in equity.
A. MINIMUM SCOPE OF INSURANCE
Consultant shall obtain insurance of the types described below:
1. Automobile Liability insurance covering all owned, non-owned, hired and leased
vehicles. Coverage shall be written on Insurance Services Office (ISO) form CA 00 01
or a substitute form providing equivalent liability coverage. If necessary, the policy
shall be endorsed to provide contractual liability coverage.
2. Commercial General Liability insurance shall be written on ISO occurrence form CG 00
01 and shall cover liability arising from premises, operations, independent contractors
and personal injury and advertising injury. The CITY shall be named as an insured
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under the Consultant's Commercial General Liability insurance policy with respect to the
work performed for the CITY.
3. Workers' Compensation coverage as required by the Industrial Insurance laws of the
State of Washington.
4. Professional Liabilitv insurance appropriate to the Consultant's profession.
B. MINIMUM AMOUNTS OF INSURANCE
Consultant shall maintain the following insurance limits:
1, Automobile Liability insurance with a minimum combined single limit for bodily injury and
property damage of $1,000,000 per accident.
2. Commercial General Liabilit insurance shall be written with limits no less than
$1,000,000 each occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate.
3. Professional Liabilitv insurance shall be written with limits no less than $1,000,000 per
claim and $1,000,000 policy aggregate limit,
C. OTHER INSURANCE PROVISION
The CONSULTANT'S Automobile Liability and Commercial General Liability insurance policies
are to contain, or be endorsed to contain that they shall be primary insurance as respect the
CITY. Any Insurance, self-insurance, or insurance pool coverage maintained by the CITY shall
be excess of the CONSULTANT'S insurance and shall not contribute with it.
D. ACCEPTABILITY OF INSURERS
Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best rating of not less than A:VII.
E. VERIFICATION OF COVERAGE
CONSULTANT shall furnish the CITY with original certificates and a copy of the amendatory
endorsements, including but not necessarily limited to the additional insured endorsement,
evidencing the insurance requirements of the CONSULTANT before commencement of the
work.
F. NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
The CONSULTANT shall provide the CITY with written notice of any policy cancellation, within
two business days of their receipt of such notice.
G. FAILURE TO MAINTAIN INSURANCE
Failure on the part of the CONSULTANT to maintain the insurance as required shall constitute
a material breach of contract, upon which the CITY may, after giving five business days notice
to the CONSULTANT to correct the breach, immediately terminate the contract or, at its
discretion, procure or renew such insurance and pay any and all premiums in connection
therewith, with any sums so expended to be repaid to the CITY on demand, or at the sole
discretion of the CITY, offset against funds due the CONSULTANT from the CITY.
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XVI APPLICABLE LAW
This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of
Washington, and in the event of dispute the venue of any litigation brought hereunder shall be
Clallam County.
XVII EXHIBITS AND SIGNATURES
This Agreement, including its exhibits, constitutes the entire Agreement, supersedes all prior
written or oral understandings, and may only be changed by a written amendment executed by
both parties. The following exhibits are hereby made a part of this Agreement:
Exhibit A— Scope of Services
Exhibit B — Budget
Echibit C —Time Plus Expense Rate Schedule
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and
year first written above.
CITY OF PORT ANGELES APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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DAN McKEEN, CITY MANAGER WILLIAM E. BLOOR, CITY ATTORNEY
CONSULTANT
NOR HWEST RN TERRITORIES INC. ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
This scope of services provides technical support to the City's engineering office; typical
services include geotechnical evaluation, geotechnical boring, site surveys, construction
surveys, construction material testing and lab analysis, inspection, soil surveys, pre-
design surveys, etc.
Task 1: Survey transect data at the eleven locations collected annually at the Port
Angeles Landfill shoreline as designated in the March 12, 2008 Operations and
Maintenance Plan for the Port Angeles Seawall. Additional transect locations may be
requested by the City. Survey data will be collected in April 2015. Survey accuracy and
layout shall be consistent with transects surveyed in 2008 through 2014. Deliver survey
data to both the City of Port Angeles and to an engineering consultant designated by
the City in the form of a comma separated variable file (csv).
Task 2: Directed Services
CONSULTANT shall provide technical assistance and other services to the CITY,
related to the CITY's Stormwater system or other utilities, at the specific direction of
authorized CITY staff. These services may include land survey, geotechnical testing,
material testing and inspection. No such assistance or services shall be provided unless
specifically directed by the CITY. The purpose of this task is to facilitate timely
response by CONSULTANT to needs that are unforeseen at this time. The budget for
this task is essentially a contingency allowance that includes labor and expenses.
END OF EXHIBIT
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EXHIBIT B -- BUDGET
CONSULTANT will perform the scope of work in Exhibit A on an hourly
basis per Exhibit C -- Standard Rate Schedule.
Task Amount
1 Survev Transects at Port An eles Landfill $2,000 ;
2 Directed Services $22,500
Total Contract Amount $24,500
END OF EXHIBIT
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TIME-PLUS-EXPENSE RATE SCHEDULE AND BILLING PROCEDURES
LAND SURVEYING (Prevailing)NOJ1,0 HOURLY RATE
PRINCIPAL ENGINEER OR SURVEYOR......................................................................:................
................$95.003
PROJECTSURVEYOR....................................................................................................................................$90.00
SENIORTECH -OFFICE OR LAB .................................................................................................................. $75.00
SENIOR TECH -FIELD INSPECTOR WITH EQUIPMENT(INCLUDES MILEAGE).......... .. .......... ........ .. .$80.00
TECHNICIAN............... .,....I$75.00
TECHNICALASSISTANT.................................................................................................. $40.00
LANDSURVEYOR WITH GPS..................................................................................:......................................$150.0,0
LAND SURVEYING 1-PERSON FIELD CREW........................................................ $140.O',
LAND SURVEYING 2-PERSON FIELD CREW...................... x170 OC
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LAND SURVEYING 3-PERSON FIELD CREW ............................................................... $205.00
CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING 1-PERSON FIELD CREW......................................___..............
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CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING 2-PERSON FIELD CREW,...... ........................... $180,010
CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING 3-PERSON FIELD CREW..................................... ..
COURT TESTIMONY& DEPOSITIONS.......................................................................____........ ................$175.CDr
1; Unless otherwise noted, hourly rates include materials, equipment and vehicular mileage.
2. Minimum charge for professional services is one hour for office consultation, two hours for field consultation.
and four hours for court testimony.
3. Work in excess of eight hours and Saturdays is to be billed at time and one-half; Sunday and Holidays at
double time. Travel in excess of eight hours will be billed at regular full time hourly rates listed above
4, Non-salary reimbursable expenses will include the following items:
a. Items outside of general overhead costs, such as special legal and accounting expenses, speciai
consultants, backhoe services, laboratory charges, special copying services and printing and binai:
at 10%above actual cost.
b. Government fees directly related to the project such as County survey recording fees and agenc.r
review fees.
c. Out-of-town travel and living expenses related to the project. Travel time shall be hourly per rates
listed above.
MATERIALS TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES (Per item tests include all laboratory labor unless notew,
CONCRETE, MORTAR OR GROUT COMPRESSION TEST...........................................................$ 30.00 Each
-For each cylinder logged into the lab—break or not. Includes curing, testing and reporting of specimens.
CONCRETE CYLINDER MOLD CAST BY OTHERS ADDED CHARGE....................................$ 5.00 Each
DRY GRADATION (SIEVE)ANALYSIS(ASTM C-33 and C-136).....................................................$ 75.00 Each
WET GRADATION (SIEVE)ANALYSIS(ASTM C-117 and C-136)..................................................$ 150.00 Eacl
SAND EQUIVALENT(AASHTO D-4318 and ASTM D-2419).......... ............... ........... ...............$ 100.00 Eacl
PROCTOR (SOIL MOISTU RE-DEN SITY(ASTM D-698 or ASTM D-1557).......................................$ 300.00 Each
FRACTUREFACE (ASTM D-5821)...................................................................................... ............$65.00 Each
LIQUID LIMITS, PLASTIC LIMITS& PLASTICITY INDEX (ASTM D-4318).............._.................... 150,00 Each
LABORATORY TIME—AFTER HOURS (3 HR MINIMUM).....................................................$ 100.00 Hoer
SAME DAY CALL-IN FOR INSPECTION OR TEST (If an inspector is avail able.)............................a 50.00 Charge
NOTE: Samples that require extra processing prior to testing or require the testing of a large amount of sample
performing sieve analysis on material with large particle sizes)will be billed at an hourly rate.
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TIME-PLUS-EXPENSE RATE SCHEDULE AND BILLING PROCEDURES
ENGINEERING AND LAND SURVEYING HOURLY RATE
PRINCIPAL ENGINEER OR SURVEYOR............................................. .,°--- .............._......... $ Q5.00
GEOLOGIST, PROJECT ENGINEER OR PROJECT 8URVEYOR--' .... ---. .......... 00.00
SENIOR TECH'OFFICE OR LAB___._._` ~ . __~ __,-..-_.--.-.—.------$ 75.00
SENIOR TECH'FIELD INSPECTOR WITH EQUIPMENT(INCLUDES MILEAGE).......... _-. ........--'$ 8O.00
TECHNICIAN...................... - .......................... .~................................ ............ ..~-.—_-------'$ 75.00
TECHNICAL ASSISTANT....................................... ............... ....................... .-_......... ---------$ 4U.00
LAND SURVEYING 1'PERSON FIELD CREW........................ .......'_.................. _—...-....... -- ...$11O.O0
LAND SURVEYING 2'PERSON FIELD CREW_........._..~.,~--...._-.~-.. ......................... ..... .......$14O.00
LAND SURVEYING 3-PERSON FIELD CREW ........____.............___............... -........... ........................
$17iO0
SINGLE SURVEYOR WITH GPS............................ .__----~_ ............. ..._.-.~ .........._..............$125.00
CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING 1-PER8ON FIELD CREVV .... ,.......... ............-.. ............ ....................
$12O.00
CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING 2-PERSON FIELD CREW..... ......................_....-- .......--- ..............
$15O.00
CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING 34PERGON FIELD CREW........ ........... ...... '_-~—'`'...... - .............
$185.UO
COURT TESTIMONY&DEPOSITIONS....................................... .........._......—.......... ..._.... ...............$175.00
1. Unless otherwise noted, hourly rates include materials, equipment and vehicular mileage.
2. Minimum charge for professional services is one hour for office consultation,two hours for field
consultation,and four hours for court testimony.
3. Work in excess of eight hours and Saturdays is to be billed at time and one-half; Sunday and Holidays at
dnub|oUma. Travel in excess of eight hours will be billed at regular full time hourly rates listed above.
4. Non-salary reimbursable expenses listed in General Conditions under item 3 on next page.
MATERIALS TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES I (Per item tests include all laboratory labor unless noted)
CONCRETE, MORTAR OR GROUT COMPRESSION TEST...........................................................$ 3O.00Each
*-For each cylinder logged into the lab-broken or not. Includes curing, testing and reporting nfspecimens.
CONCRETE CYLINDER MOLD CAST 8Y OTHERS ADDED CHARGE.............................. ...........$ 5.00 Each
DRY GRADATION ANALYSIS(\8TMC-33 and [- .....................................................$ 75.00 Each
WET GRADATION (S|EVE)ANALYSIS(ASTMC-1 17 and C-138)..................................................$1GOI0Each
PARTICLE SIZE ANALYSIS WITH HYDROMETER(ASTMD~422).................................................$165.00 Each
SAND EQUIVALENT(AASHTOT470 and A8TMD-241Q)......................... ............... _^.............$100.00 Each
PROCTOR(SOIL MOISTURE-DENSITY(AGTMD-0A8nrASTMO-1557)....... - .....___..............$300/JOEach
FRACTURE FACE(ASTMD'5821).................................................................. ..................... -.......$ 85.00Each
LIQUID L|/W[TG, PLASTIC LIMITS& PLASTICITY INDEX(ASTK4 D-4318)-. ........... ........-.... .$15O.00 Each
SOIL CLASSIFICATION | - DRY SIEVE& USCS...... ........................................... ...........................$1UOl0Each
SOIL CLASSIFICATION U'DRY SIEVE, USCS&ATTER8URG LIMITS.............. '........ _.-.......$200.00 Each
LABORATORY TIME-AFTER HOURS(3HR MINIMUM)..................................... _..-_.._-$1UO.00Hour
SAME DAY CALL-IN FOR INSPECTION OR TEST(if aninspector isavailable.)................. - ......$ 50.00 Charge
NOTE: Samples that require extra processing prior to testing or require the testing of a large amount of sample(i.e.
performing sieve analysis on material with large particle sizes)will be billed at an hourly rate.
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GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. NTI's standard hours of straight-time operation begin at 8:00 AM and end at 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with
the exception of weekends and some holidays. Overtime rates of 1.5 times the applicable straight-time rate will be
billed for any work performed between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM,work in excess of 8 straight-time hours per day, and
Saturdays work. Double time rates are 2-times the applicable straight-time rate and will be billed for any work
performed on Sundays and/or holidays. Minimum charge for professional services is one hour for office consultation,
two hours for field consultation and four hours for court testimony.
2. Scheduling inspections must occur before close of business on the day preceding the request.All services are
billed portal to portal from NTI's Testing Laboratory. "Rush"laboratory testing (turnaround less than 2 full working
days)will be billed at 1 %times the applicable straight-time laboratory rate. NTI will retain material failing tests for 10
working days. NTI will only retain passing material at client's request. Concrete cylinders scheduled as hold will be
broken or discarded at 56 days. Laboratory testing does not include material sample or pick-up.
3. Non-salary reimbursable expenses will include the following items:
a) Items outside of general overhead costs, such as special legal and accounting expenses, special consultants,
backhoe services, laboratory charges, special copying services and printing and binding at 10% above actual
cost. In-house non-salary reimbursable expenses including but not limited to the following:
LABORATORY TIME—AFTER HOURS(3 HR MINIMUM)........................................ .....,......$ 100.00 hour
SAME DAY CALL-IN FOR INSPECTION OR TEST(If an inspector is available.).....................,.....,$ 50.00 charge
NUCLEAR DENSOMETER—DAILY EQUIPMENT CHARGE___..... ....____....... ......_.$ 25.00 each
MILEAGE(portal to portal)......... ................................................................ ....................$ 0.60 per mile
PLAN SET REPRODUCTION 24"X 36'....................... .......... ......... ................................$ 1.50 per page
COPIES 8 '/z X 11" ......... ......... ......... .............................$ 0.10 per page
COPIES 11"X 17" ..... ..................... ......... ........... ......... :.;......:.. ..... ........,,...,.............,$ 0.25 per page
CADD STATION.................... ......... ......... .... ......... ,.,......$ 10.00 hourly
ENGINEERING SOFTWARE. ..... ......... ........... ...... ... ...... ....,....$ 10.00 hourly
PLOTTER—BOND 24"X 36" ...................... .................. ............. . ....$ 5.50 per page
PLOTTER—BOND 11"X 17.. .. . .................. ...... ........................ ......... .................. $ .50 per page
PLOTTER—MYLAR 24"X 36 ......... ......... ...... ..............: ......... . . ........ ..,. .... ............$ 7.50 per page
GPS... . .... ............... ........ ,. . ....,.. ... .. . ,.. ......... ,.....,..........,....... ......... .,........ ........$ 500.00 day
TOTAL STATION....... ...................... ...................................... ...........,....,$ 20.00 hourly
b) Government fees directly related to the project such as County survey recording fees and agency review fees.
c) Out-of-town travel and living expenses related to the project. Travel time shall be hourly per rates listed
above.
4. NTI maintains general liability insurance for bodily injury and property damage with an aggregate limit of
$1,000,000 per occurrence as well as professional errors and omissions insurance and will furnish certificates
evidencing such insurance upon request. If Client requires insurance in excess of NTI's standard, and if such
insurance is procurable, Client to reimburse NTI for any additional fees plus 10% incurred by NTI to fulfill Clients
request for such.
5. Comprehensive cost estimates and pricing are available upon request and may vary from the Time Plus Expense
Rate Schedule. Scheduling and sequencing of a construction project are controlled by individuals and organizations
not owned or operated by NTI,therefore if an Estimate of Fees is generated, it shall not guarantee a maximum cost
to complete the services required and/or requested to complete the construction project.The quantities included in
our Estimate of Fees are based in part and upon construction documents and schedules made available to NTI at
the time of the proposal.
6.The rates as stated in the Time Plus Expense Rate Schedule are applicable through the last day of the calendar
year issued, unless otherwise contracted.The terms and conditions as outlined in the Contract for Services are
incorporated herein for reference.
7. NTI will not issue a final inspection letter until all outstanding invoices for the project have been paid.
8.All designs, drawings, specifications, notes, data, sample materials, report reproducible and other work developed
by NTI are instruments of service and as such remain the property of NTI.
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