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Record # 000975
Local Agency A&E Professional Services
Negotiated Hourly Rate Consultant Agreement
Agreement Number:
Firm/Organization Legal Name(do not use dba's):
Sargent Engineers,Inc.
Address Federal Aid Number
320 Ronlee Lane NW, Olympia, WA 98502
UBI Number Federal TIN or SSN Number
600-560-818 91-1273873
Execution Date Completion Date
July 30,2017
1099 Form Required Federal Participation
❑ Yes ❑ No 0 Yes ❑ No
Project Title
Structural and Civil Engineering Support
Description of Work
Task 1: Bridge Inspection.
Task 2: Prepare plans, specifications, and estimate for approach slabs on the Marine Drive Bridge.
Task 3: "Technical assistance for structural and civil engineering support.
171 Yes Aqua Terra ❑ No DBE Participation Maximum Amount Payable: $87,056
❑ Yes ❑ No MBE Participation
❑ Yes ❑ No WBE Participation
❑ Yes ❑ No SBE Participation
Index of Exhibits
Exhibit A Scope of Work
Exhibit B DBE Participation
Exhibit C Preparation and Delivery of Electronic Engineering and Other Data
Exhibit D Prime Consultant Cost Computations
Exhibit E Sub-consultant Cost Computations e
Exhibit F Title VI Assurances
Exhibit G Certification Documents
Exhibit H Liability Insurance Increase
Exhibit I Alleged Consultant Design Error Procedures
Exhibit J Consultant Claim Procedures
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THIS AGREEMENT,made and entered into as shown in the"Execution Date"box on page one(1) of this
AGREEMENT, between the City of Port Angeles ,
hereinafter called the"AGENCY,"and the "Firm/Organization Name"referenced on page one (1) of this
AGREEMENT, hereinafter called the"CONSULTANT."
WHEREAS,the AGENCY desires to accomplish the work referenced in"Description of Work"on page one(1)
of this AGREEMENT and hereafter called the"SERVICES;"and does not have sufficient staff to meet the required
commitment and therefore deems it advisable and desirable to engage the assistance of a CONSULTANT to provide
the necessary SERVICES; and
WHEREAS,the CONSULTANT represents that they comply with the Washington State Statutes relating
to professional registration, if applicable, and has signified a willingness to furnish consulting services to
the AGENCY.
NOW,THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms, conditions, covenants, and performance contained herein,
or attached and incorporated and made a part hereof,the parties hereto agree as follows:
I. General Description of Work
The work under this AGREEMENT shall consist of the above-described SERVICES as herein defined, and
necessary to accomplish the completed work for this project. The CONSULTANT shall furnish all services, labor,
and related equipment and, if applicable, sub-consultants and subcontractors necessary to conduct and complete the
SERVICES as designated elsewhere in this AGREEMENT.
11. General Scope of Work
The Scope of Work and projected level of effort required for these SERVICES is described in Exhibit"A"attached
hereto and by this reference made a part of this AGREEMENT. The General Scope of Work was developed
utilizing performance based contracting methodologies.
III. General Requirements
All aspects of coordination of the work of this AGREEMENT with outside agencies, groups, or individuals shall
receive advance approval by the AGENCY. Necessary contacts and meetirigs with agencies, groups, and/or
individuals shall be coordinated through the AGENCY. The CONSULTANT shall attend coordination, progress,
and presentation meetings with the AGENCY and/or such State, Federal, Community, City, or County officials,
groups or individuals as may be requested by the AGENCY. The AGENCY will provide the CONSULTANT
sufficient notice prior to meetings requiring CONSULTANT participation. The minimum required hours or days'
notice shall be agreed to between the AGENCY and the CONSULTANT and shown in Exhibit"A."
The CONSULTANT shall prepare a monthly progress report, in a form approved by the AGENCY, which will
outline in written and graphical form the various phases and the order of performance of the SERVICES in
sufficient detail so that the progress of the SERVICES can easily be evaluated.
The CONSULTANT, any sub-consultants, and the AGENCY shall comply with all Federal, State, and local laws,
rules, codes,regulations, and all AGENCY policies and directives, applicable to the work to be performed under
this AGREEMENT. This AGREEMENT shall be interpreted and construed in accordance with the laws of the State
of Washington.
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Participation for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) or Small Business Enterprises (SBE), if required,
per 49 CFR Part 26, shall be shown on the heading of this AGREEMENT. If DBE firms are utilized at the
commencement of this AGREEMENT,the amounts authorized to each firm and their certification number will
be shown on Exhibit"B" attached hereto and by this reference made part of this AGREEMENT. If the Prime
CONSULTANT is a DBE certified firm they must comply with the Commercial Useful Function(CUF)regulation
outlined in the AGENCY's"DBE Program Participation Plan" and perform a minimum of 30%of the total amount
of this AGREEMENT. It is recommended,but not required,that non-DBE Prime CONSULTANTS perform
a minimum of 30%of the total amount of this AGREEMENT.
The CONSULTANT, on a monthly basis, is required to submit DBE Participation of the amounts paid to all DBE
firms invoiced for this AGREEMENT.
All Reports, PS&E materials, and other data furnished to the CONSULTANT by the AGENCY shall be returned.
All electronic files,prepared by the CONSULTANT,must meet the requirements as outlined in Exhibit"C—
Preparation and Delivery of Electronic Engineering and other Data."
All designs, drawings, specifications, documents, and other work products, including all electronic files, prepared
by the CONSULTANT prior to completion or termination of this AGREEMENT are instruments of service for
these SERVICES, and are the property of the AGENCY. Reuse by the AGENCY or by others, acting through or
on behalf of the AGENCY of any such instruments of service, not occurring as a part of this SERVICE, shall be
without liability or legal exposure to the CONSULTANT.
Any and all notices or requests required under this AGREEMENT shall be made in writing and sent to the other
party by (i)certified mail,return receipt requested, or(ii) by email or facsimile,to the address set forth below:
If to AGENCY: If to CONSULTANT:
Name: Jonathan Boehme Name: Monte Smith
Agency: City of Port Angeles Agency: Sargent Engineers,Inc.
Address: 321 E 5th Street,P.O. Box 1150 Address: 320 Ronlee Lane NW
City: Port Angeles State: WA Zip: 98362 City: Olympia State: WA Zip: 98502
Email: jboehme @cityofpa.us Email: montes @sargentengineers.com
Phone: 360-417-4811 Phone: (360) 867-9284
Facsimile: 360-417-4709 Facsimile: (360) 867-9318
IV. Time for Beginning and Completion
The CONSULTANT shall not begin any work under the terms of this AGREEMENT until authorized in writing
by the AGENCY. All work under this AGREEMENT shall conform to the criteria agreed upon detailed in the
AGREEMENT documents. These SERVICES must be completed by the date shown in the heading of this
AGREEMENT titled"Completion Date."
The established completion time shall not be extended because of any delays attributable to the CONSULTANT,
but may be extended by the AGENCY in the event of a delay attributable to the AGENCY, or because of
unavoidable delays caused by an act of GOD, governmental actions, or other conditions beyond the control of the
CONSULTANT. A prior supplemental AGREEMENT issued by the AGENCY is required to extend the established
completion time.
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V. Payment Provisions
The CONSULTANT shall be paid by the AGENCY for completed SERVICES rendered under this AGREEMENT
as provided hereinafter. Such payment shall be frill compensation for SERVICES performed or SERVICES
rendered and for all labor,materials, supplies, equipment,and incidentals necessary to complete SERVICES.
The CONSULTANT shall confonn to all applicable portions of 48 CFR Part 31 (wtvw.ecfr.gov).
A. Hourly Rates: Hourly rates are comprised of the following elements -Direct(Raw) Labor, Indirect Cost Rate,
and Fixed Fee (Profit). The CONSULTANT shall be paid by the AGENCY for work done, based upon the
negotiated hourly rates shown in Exhibits "D" and"E"attached hereto and by reference made part of this
AGREEMENT. These negotiated hourly rates will be accepted based on a review of the CONSULTANT's
direct labor rates and indirect cost rate computations and agreed upon fixed fee. The accepted negotiated
rates shall be memorialized in a final written acknowledgement between the parties. Such final written
acknowledgement shall be incorporated into, and become a part of, this AGREEMENT. The initially accepted
negotiated rates shall be applicable from the approval date, as memorialized in a final written acknowledgement,
to 180 days following the CONSULTANT's fiscal year end(FYE) date.
The direct(raw) labor rates and classifications, as shown on Exhibits"D"and"E" shall be subject to
renegotiations for each subsequent twelve(12)month period(180 days following FYE date to 180 days
following FYE date)upon written request of the CONSULTANT or the AGENCY. The written request must
be made to the other party within ninety(90) days following the CONSULTANT's FYE date. If no such written
request is made,the current direct(raw) labor rates and classifications as shown on Exhibits"D"and"E",
will remain in effect for the twelve (12)month period.
Conversely, if a timely request is made in the manner set forth above,the parties will commence negotiations
to determine the new direct(raw) labor rates and classifications that will be applicable for the twelve (12)
month period. Any agreed to renegotiated rates shall be memorialized in a final written acknowledgement
between the parties. Such final written acknowledgement shall be incorporated into, and become a part of,this
AGREEMENT. If requested,the CONSULTANT shall provide current payroll register and classifications to aid
in negotiations. If the patties cannot reach an agreement on the direct(raw) labor rates and classifications, the
AGENCY shall perform an audit of the CONSUL'I'ANT's books and records to determine the CONSULTANT's
actual costs. The audit findings will establish the direct (raw) labor rates and classifications that will be
applicable for the twelve(12)month period.
The fixed fee as identified in Exhibits"D"and"E" shall represent a value to be applied throughout the life
of the AGREEMENT.
The CONSULTANT shall submit annually to the AGENCY an updated indirect cost rate within 180 days of the
close of its fiscal year. An approved updated indirect cost rate shall be included in the current fiscal year rates
under this AGREEMENT, even if/when other components of the hourly rate are not renegotiated. These rates
will be applicable for the twelve(12)month period. At the AGENCY's option, a provisional and/or conditional
indirect cost rate may be negotiated. This provisional or conditional indirect rate shall remain in effect until the
updated indirect cost rate is completed and approved. Indirect cost rate costs incurred during the provisional.
or conditional period will not be adjusted. The CONSULTANT may request an extension of the last approved.
indirect cost rate for the twelve(12) month period. These requests for provisional indirect cost rate and/or
extension will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and if granted, will be memorialized in a final written
acknowledgement.
The CONSULTANT shall maintain and have accessible support data for verification of the components of the
hourly rates, i.e., direct(raw) labor, indirect cost rate, and fixed fee (profit)percentage. The CONSULTANT
shall bill each employee's actual classification, and actual salary plus indirect cost rate plus fixed fee.
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B. Direct Non-Salary Costs: Direct Non-Salary Costs will be reimbursed at the actual cost to the CONSULTANT.
These charges may include,but are not limited to,the following items:travel,printing, long distance telephone,
supplies,computer charges and fees of sub-consultants. Air or train travel will be reimbursed only to lowest
price available, unless otherwise approved by the AGENCY. The CONSULTANT shall comply with the
rules and regulations regarding travel costs (excluding air, train, and rental car costs) in accordance with the
WSDOT's Accounting Manual M 13-82, Chapter 10—Travel Rules and Procedures, and all revisions thereto.
Air,train and rental card costs shall be reimbursed in accordance with 48 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
Part 31.205-46 "Travel Costs.""The billing for Direct Non-salary Costs shall include an itemized listing of the
charges directly identifiable with these SERVICES. The CONSULTANT shall maintain the original supporting
documents in their office. Copies of the original supporting documents shall be supplied to the STATE upon
request. All above charges must be necessary for the SERVICES provided under this AGREEMENT.
C. Maximum Amount Payable: The Maximum Amount Payable by the AGENCY to the CONSULTANT under
this AGREEMENT shall not exceed the amount shown in the heading of this AGREEMENT on page one (1.)
The Maximum Amount Payable does not include payment for extra work as stipulated in section XIII,`Extra
Work."No minimum amount payable is guaranteed under this AGREEMENT.
D. Monthly Progress Payments: Progress payments may be claimed on a monthly basis for all costs authorized in
A and B above. The monthly billings shall be supported by detailed statements for hours expended at the rates
established in Exhibit"D," including names and classifications of all employees, and billings for all direct non-
salary expenses. To provide a means of verifying the billed salary costs for the CONSULTANT's employees,
the AGENCY may conduct employee interviews. These interviews may consist of recording the names,titles,
salary rates, and present duties of those employees performing work on the SERVICES at the time of the
interview.
E. Final Payment: Final Payment of any balance due the CONSULTANT of the gross amount earned will be
made promptly upon its verification by the AGENCY after the completion of the SERVICES under this
AGREEMENT, contingent upon receipt of all PS&E,plans, maps, notes, reports, electronic data, and other
related documents which are required to be furnished under this AGREEMENT. Acceptance of such Final
Payment by the CONSULTANT shall constitute a release of all claims for payment,which the CONSULTANT
may have against the AGENCY unless such claims are specifically reserved in writing and transmitted to the
AGENCY by the CONSULTANT prior to its acceptance. Said Final Payment shall not,however,be a bar to
any claims.that the AGENCY may have against the CONSULTANT or to any remedies the AGENCY may
pursue with respect to such claims.
The payment of any billing will not constitute agreement as to the appropriateness of any item and at the time
of final audit all required adjustments will be made and reflected in a final payment. In the event that such
final audit reveals an overpayment to the CONSULTANT,the CONSULTANT will refund such overpayment
to the AGENCY within thirty (30) calendar days of notice of the overpayment. Such refund shall not
constitute a waiver by the CONSULTANT for any claims relating to the validity of a finding by the AGENCY
of overpayment. Per WSDOT's"Audit Guide for Consultants," Chapter 23 "Resolution Procedures,"the
CONSULTANT has twenty (20)working days after receipt of the final Post Audit to begin the appeal process to
the AGENCY for audit findings.
F. Inspection of Cost Records: The CONSULTANT and their sub-consultants shall keep available for inspection
by representatives of the AGENCY and the United States, for a period of six(6) years after receipt of final
payment, the cost records and accounts pertaining to this AGREEMENT and all items related to or bearing upon
these records with the following exception: if any litigation, claim or audit arising out of, in connection with,
or related to this AGREEMENT is initiated before the expiration of the six (6)year period,the cost records and
accounts shall be retained until such litigation, claim, or audit involving the records is completed.
An interim or post audit may be performed on this AGREEMENT. The audit, if any,will be performed by the
State Auditor, WSDOT's Internal Audit Office and/or at the request of the AGENCY's Project Manager.
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VI. Sub-Contracting
The AGENCY permits subcontracts for those items of SERVICES as shown in Exhibit"A"attached hereto and by
this reference made part of this AGREEMENT.
The CONSULTANT shall not subcontract for the performance of any SERVICE under this AGREEMENT without
prior written permission of the AGENCY. No permission for subcontracting shall create, between the AGENCY
and sub-consultant, any contract or any other relationship.
Compensation for this sub-consultant SERVICES shall be based on the cost factors shown on Exhibit"E" attached
hereto and by this reference made part of this AGREEMENT.
The SERVICES of the sub-consultant shall not exceed its maximum amount payable identified in each sub-
consultant cost estimate unless a prior written approval has been issued by the AGENCY.
All reimbursable direct labor, indirect cost rate, direct non-salary costs and fixed fee costs for the sub-consultant
shall be negotiated and substantiated in accordance with section V"Payment Provisions"herein and shall be
memorialized in a final written acknowledgement between the parties.
All subcontracts shall contain all applicable provisions of this AGREEMENT, and the CONSULTANT shall require
each sub-consultant or subcontractor, of any tier,to abide by the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT. With
respect to sub-consultant payment, the CONSULTANT shall comply with all applicable sections of the STATE'S
Prompt Payment laws as set forth in RCW 39.04.250 and RCW 39.76.011.
The CONSULTANT, sub-recipient, or sub-consultant shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin, or sex in the performance of this AGREEMENT. The CONSULTANT shall carry out applicable
requirements of 49 CPR Part 26 in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts. Failure by the
CONSULTANT to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this AGREEMENT,which may result in the
termination of this AGREEMENT or such other remedy as the recipient deems appropriate.
VII. Employment and Organizational Conflict of Interest
The CONSULTANT warrants that they have not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona
fide employee working solely for the CONSULTANT, to solicit or secure this contract, and that it has not paid or.
agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the CONSULTANT, any
fee, commission,percentage,brokerage fee, gift, or any other consideration, contingent upon or resulting from the
award or making of this contract. For breach or violation of this warrant, the AGENCY shall have the right to am1u1
this AGREEMENT without liability or, in its discretion,to deduct from this AGREEMENT price or consideration
or otherwise recover the full amount of such fee, commission,percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or contingent fee.
Any and all employees of the CONSULTANT or other persons while engaged in the performance of any work
or services required of the CONSULTANT under this AGREEMENT, shall be considered employees of the
CONSULTANT only and not of the AGENCY, and any and all claims that may arise under any Workmen's
Compensation Act on behalf of said employees or other persons while so engaged, and any and all claims made
by a third party as a consequence of any act or omission on the part of the CONSULTANT's employees or other
persons 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.
The CONSULTANT shall not engage, on a full- or part-time basis, or other basis, during the period of this
AGREEMENT, any professional or technical personnel who are, or have been, at any time during the period of this
AGREEMENT, in the employ of the United States Department of Transportation or the AGENCY, except regularly
retired employees,without written consent of the public employer of such person if he/she will be working on this
AGREEMENT for the CONSULTANT.
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VIII. Nondiscrimination
During the performance of this AGREEMENT,the CONSULTANT, for itself, its assignees, sub-consultants,
subcontractors and successors in interest, agrees to comply with the following laws and regulations:
• Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 • Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987
(42 U.S.C. Chapter 21 Subchapter V § 2000d (Public Law 100-259)
through 20004-4a) • American with Disabilities Act of 1990
• Federal-aid Highway Act of 1973 (42 U.S.C. Chapter 126 § 12101 et. seq.)
(23 U.S.C. Chapter 3 § 324) • 23 CFR Part 200
• Rehabilitation Act of 1973 • 49 CFR Part 21
(29 U.S.C. Chapter 16 Subchapter V § 794) 49 CFR Part 26
• Age Discrimination Act of 1975 • RCW 49.60.180
(42 U.S.C. Chapter 76 § 6101 et. seq.)
In relation to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the CONSULTANT is bound by the provisions of Exhibit"F"
attached hereto and by this reference made part of this AGREEMENT, and shall include the attached Exhibit"F"in
every sub-contract, including procurement of materials and leases of equipment, unless exempt by the Regulations
or directives issued pursuant thereto.
IX. Termination of Agreement
The right is reserved by the AGENCY to terminate this AGREEMENT at any time with or without cause upon ten
(10) days written notice to the CONSULTANT.
In the event this AGREEMENT is terminated by the AGENCY, other than for default on the part of the
CONSUL'T'ANT, a final payment shall be made to the CONSULTANT for actual hours charged at the time of
termination of this AGREEMENT,plus any direct non-salaty costs incurred up to the time of termination of this
AGREEMENT.
No payment shall be made for any SERVICES completed after ten(10) days following receipt by the
CONSULTANT of the notice to terminate. If the accumulated payment made to the CONSULTANT prior to Notice
of Termination exceeds the total amount that would be due when computed as set forth in paragraph two (2) of this
section,then no final payment shall be due and the CONSULTANT shall immediately reimburse the AGENCY for
any excess paid.
If the services of the CONSULTANT are terminated by the AGENCY for default on the part of the CONSULTANT,
the above formula for payment shall not apply.
In the event of a termination for default,the amount to be paid to the CONSULTANT shall be determined by the
AGENCY with consideration given to the actual costs incurred by the CONSULTANT in performing SERVICES
to the date of termination,the amount of SERVICES originally required which was satisfactorily completed to
date of termination, whether that SERVICE is in a form or a type which is usable to the AGENCY at the time of
termination,the cost to the AGENCY of employing another firm to complete the SERVICES required and the
time which may be required to do so, and other factors which affect the value to the AGENCY of the SERVICES
performed at the time of termination. Under no circumstances shall payment made under this subsection exceed the
amount,which would have been made using the formula set forth in paragraph two (2) of this section.
If it is determined for any reason that the CONSULTANT was not in default or that the CONSULTANT's failure to
perform is without the CONSULTANT's or its employee's fault or negligence,the termination shall be deemed to
be a termination for the convenience of the AGENCY. In such an event,the CONSULTANT would be reimbursed
for actual costs in accordance with the termination for other than default clauses listed previously.
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The CONSULTANT shall, within 15 days, notify the AGENCY in writing, in the event of the death of any member,
partner, or officer of the CONSULTANT or the death or change of any of the CONSULTANT's supervisory and/or
other key personnel assigned to the project or disaffiliation of any principally involved CONSULTANT employee.
The CONSULTANT shall also notify the AGENCY, in writing, in the event of the sale or transfer of 50% or
more of the beneficial ownership of the CONSULTANT within 15 days of such sale or transfer occurring. The
CONSULTANT shall continue to be obligated to complete the SERVICES under the terms of this AGREEMENT
unless the AGENCY chooses to terminate this AGREEMENT for convenience or chooses to renegotiate any term(s)
of this AGREEMENT. If termination for convenience occurs, final payment will be made to the CONSULTANT as
set forth in the second and third paragraphs of this section.
Payment for any part of the SERVICES by the AGENCY shall not constitute a waiver by the AGENCY of
any remedies of any type it may have against the CONSULTANT for any breach of this AGREEMENT by the
CONSULTANT, or for failure of the CONSULTANT to perform SERVICES required of it by the AGENCY.
Forbearance of any rights under the AGREEMENT will not constitute waiver of entitlement to exercise those rights
with respect to any future act or omission by the CONSULTANT.
X. Changes of Work
The CONSULTANT shall make such changes and revisions in the completed work of this AGREEMENT as
necessary to correct errors appearing therein, without additional compensation thereof. Should the AGENCY
find it desirable for its own purposes to have previously satisfactorily completed SERVICES or parts thereof
changed or revised,the CONSULTANT shall make such revisions as directed by the AGENCY. This work shall be
considered as Extra Work and will be paid for as herein provided under section XIII "Extra Work."
XL Disputes
Any disputed issue not resolved pursuant to the terms of this AGREEMENT shall be submitted in writing within
10 days to the Director of Public Works or AGENCY Engineer,whose decision in the matter shall be final and
binding on the parties of this AGREEMENT; provided however,that if an action is brought challenging the
Director of Public Works or AGENCY Engineer's decision,that decision shall be subject to judicial review. If the
parties to this AGREEMENT mutually agree, disputes concerning alleged design errors will be conducted under
the procedures found in Exhibit"J". In the event that either party deem it necessary to institute legal action or
proceeding to enforce any right or obligation under this AGREEMENT,this action shall be initiated in the Superior
Court of the State of Washington, situated in the county in which the AGENCY is located. The parties hereto
agree that all questions shall be resolved by application of Washington law and that the parties have the right of
appeal from such decisions of the Superior Court in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. The
CONSULTANT hereby consents to the personal jurisdiction of the Superior Court of the State of Washington,
situated in the county in which the AGENCY is located.
XII. Legal Relations
The CONSULTANT, any sub-consultants, and the AGENCY shall comply with all Federal, State, and local laws,
rules, codes,regulations and all AGENCY policies and directives, applicable to the work to be performed under this
AGREEMENT. This AGREEMENT shall be interpreted and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
Washington.
The CONSULTANT shall defend, indemnify, and hold the State of Washington (STATE) and the AGENCY and
their officers and employees harmless from all claims, demands, or suits at law or equity arising in whole or in part
from the negligence of, or the breach of any obligation under this AGREEMENT by,the CONSULTANT or the
CONSULTANT's agents, employees, sub consultants, subcontractors or vendors, of any tier, or any other persons
for whom the CONSULTANT may be legally liable;provided that nothing herein shall require a CONSULTANT
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to defend or indemnify the STATE and the AGENCY and their officers and employees against and hold harmless
the STATE and the AGENCY and their officers and employees from claims, demands or suits based solely upon
the negligence of, or breach of any obligation under this AGREEMENT by the STATE and the AGENCY,their
agents, officers,employees, sub-consultants, subcontractors or vendors, of any tier, or any other persons for whom
the STATE and/or the AGENCY may be legally liable; and provided further that if the claims or suits are caused
by or result from the concurrent negligence of(a)the CONSULTANT or the CONSULTANT's agents, employees,
sub-consultants, subcontractors or vendors, of any tier,or any other persons for whom the CONSULTANT is legally
liable, and(b)the STATE and/or AGENCY,their agents, officers, employees, sub-consultants, subcontractors and or
vendors, of any tier, or any other persons for whom the STATE and/or AGENCY may be legally liable, the defense
and indemnity obligation shall be valid and enforceable only to the extent of the CONSULTANT's negligence or
the negligence of the CONSULTANT's agents, employees, sub-consultants, subcontractors or vendors, of any tier,
or any other persons for whom the CONSULTANT may be legally liable. This provision shall be included in any
AGREEMENT between CONSULTANT and any sub-consultant, subcontractor and vendor, of any tier.
The CONSULTANT shall also defend, indemnify, and hold the STATE and the AGENCY and their officers
and employees harmless from all claims, demands, or suits at law or equity arising in whole or in part from the
alleged patent or copyright infringement or other allegedly improper appropriation or use of trade secrets,patents,
proprietary information,know-how, copyright rights or inventions by the CONSUL"I'ANT or the CONSULTANT's
agents, employees, sub-consultants, subcontractors or vendors, of any tier, or any other persons for whom the
CONSULTANT may be legally liable, in performance of the Work under this AGREEMENT or arising out of any
use in connection with the AGREEMENT of methods,processes, designs, information or other items furnished or
communicated to STATE and/or the AGENCY,their agents, officers and employees pursuant to the AGREEMENT;
provided that this indemnity shall not apply to any alleged patent or copyright infringement or other allegedly
improper appropriation or use of trade secrets,patents,proprietary information, know-how, copyright rights or
inventions resulting from STATE and/or AGENCY'S, their agents', officers'and employees'failure to comply
with specific written instructions regarding use provided to STATE and/or AGENCY,their agents, officers and
employees by the CONSULTANT, its agents,employees, sub-consultants, subcontractors or vendors, of any tier,
or any other persons for whom the CONSULTANT may be legally liable.
The CONSULTANT's relation to the AGENCY shall be at all times as an independent contractor.
Notwithstanding any determination by the Executive Ethics Board or other tribunal,the AGENCY may, in its sole
discretion, by written notice to the CONSULTANT terminate this AGREEMENT if it is found after due notice and
examination by the AGENCY that there is a violation of the Ethics in Public Service Act, Chapter 42.52 RCW; or
any similar statute involving the CONSULTANT in the procurement of, or performance under, this AGREEMENT.
The CONSULTANT specifically assumes potential liability for actions brought by the CONSULTANT's own
employees or its agents against the STATE and/or the AGENCY and, solely for the purpose of this indemnification
and defense,the CONSULTANT specifically waives any immunity under the state industrial insurance law,Title 51
RCW. This waiver has been mutually negotiated by the Parties.
Unless otherwise specified in this AGREEMENT, the AGENCY shall be responsible for administration of
construction contracts, if any, on the project. Subject to the processing of a new sole source, or an acceptable
supplemental AGREEMENT, the CONSULTANT shall provide On-Call assistance to the AGENCY during contract
administration. By providing such assistance,the CONSULTANT shall assume no responsibility for: proper
construction techniques,job site safety, or any construction contractor's failure to perform its work in accordance
with the contract documents.
The CONSULTANT shall obtain and keep in force during the terms of this AGREEMENT, or as otherwise
required,the following insurance with companies or through sources approved by the State Insurance
Commissioner pursuant to Title 48 RCW.
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Insurance Coverage
A. Worker's compensation and employer's liability insurance as required by the STATE.
B. Commercial general liability insurance written under ISO Form CG 00 01 12 04 or its equivalent with minimum
limits of one million dollars ($1,000,000.00)per occurrence and two million dollars ($2,000,000.00)in the
aggregate for each policy period.
C. Business auto liability insurance written under ISO Form CG 00 01 10 01 or equivalent providing coverage for
any "Auto"(Symbol 1)used in an amount not less than a one million dollar($1,000,000.00) combined single
limit for each occurrence.
Excepting the Worker's Compensation Insurance and any Professional Liability Insurance,the STATE and
AGENCY, their officers, employees, and agents will be named on all policies of CONSULTANT and any sub-
consultant and/or subcontractor as an additional insured (the"AIs"),with no restrictions or limitations concerning
products and completed operations coverage. This coverage shall be primary coverage and non-contributory and
any coverage maintained by the AIs shall be excess over, and shall not contribute with,the additional insured
coverage required hereunder. The CONSULTANT's and the sub-consultant's and/or subcontractor's insurer shall
waive any and all rights of subrogation against the AIs. The CONSULTANT shall furnish the AGENCY with
verification of insurance and endorsements required by this AGREEMENT. The AGENCY reserves the right to
require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies at any time.
All insurance shall be obtained from an insurance company authorized to do business in the State of Washington.
The CONSULTANT shall submit a verification of insurance as outlined above within fourteen(14) days of the
execution of this AGREEMENT to:
Name: Jonathan Boehme
Agency: City of Port Angeles
Address: 321 E 5th Street,P.O. Box 1150
City: Port Angeles State: WA Zip: 98362
Email: jboehme @cityofpa.us
Phone: 360-417-4811
Facsimile: 360-417-4709
No cancellation of the foregoing policies shall be effective without thirty (30) days prior notice to the AGENCY.
The CONSULTANT's professional liability to the AGENCY, including that which may arise in reference to
section IX"Termination of Agreement"of this AGREEMENT, shall be limited to the accumulative amount of the
authorized AGREEMENT or one million dollars ($1,000,000.00),whichever is greater, unless the limit of liability
is increased by the AGENCY pursuant to Exhibit H. In no case shall the CONSULTANT's professional liability to
third parties be limited in any way.
The parties enter into this AGREEMENT for the sole benefit of the parties, and to the exclusion of any third party,
and no third party beneficiary is intended or created by the execution of this AGREEMENT.
The AGENCY will pay no progress payments under section V"Payment Provisions"until the CONSULTANT has
fully complied with this section. This remedy is not exclusive; and the AGENCY may take such other action as is
available to it under other provisions of this AGREEMENT, or otherwise in law.
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XIII. Extra Work
A. The AGENCY may at any time, by written order, make changes within the general scope of this AGREEMENT
in the SERVICES to be performed.
B. If any such change causes an increase or decrease in the estimated cost of, or the time required for,performance
of any part of the SERVICES under this AGREEMENT, whether or not changed by the order, or otherwise
affects any other terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT,the AGENCY shall make an equitable adjustment
in the: (1) maximum amount payable; (2) delivery or completion schedule, or both; and (3) other affected terms
and shall modify this AGREEMENT accordingly.
C. The CONSULTANT must submit any"request for equitable adjustment,"hereafter referred to as"CLAIM,"
under this clause within thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of the written order. However, if the AGENCY
decides that the facts justify it,the AGENCY may receive and act upon a CLAIM submitted before final
payment of this AGREEMENT.
D. Failure to agree to any adjustment shall be a dispute under the section XI "Disputes" clause. however,nothing
in this clause shall excuse the CONSULTANT from proceeding with the AGREEMENT as changed.
E. Notwithstanding the terms and conditions of paragraphs(A.)and (B.) above,the maximum amount payable for
this AGREEMENT, shall not be increased or considered to be increased except by specific written supplement
to this AGREEMENT.
XIV. Endorsement of Plans
If applicable,the CONSULTANT shall place their endorsement on all plans, estimates, or any other engineering
data furnished by them.
XV. Federal Review
The Federal Highway Administration shall have the right to participate in the review or examination of the
SERVICES in progress.
XVI. Certification of the Consultant and the Agency
Attached hereto as Exhibit"G-1(a and b)" are the Certifications of the CONSULTANT and the AGENCY, Exhibit
"G-2"Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters -Primary Covered
Transactions, Exhibit"G-3" Certification Regarding the Restrictions of the Use of Federal Funds for Lobbying
and Exhibit"G-4" Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing Data. Exhibit"G-3" is required only in AGREEMENT's
over one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) and Exhibit"G-4" is required only in AGREEMENT's over
five hundred thousand dollars($500,000.00.)These Exhibits must be executed by the CONSULTANT, and
submitted with the master AGREEMENT, and returned to the AGENCY at the address listed in section III "General
Requirements"prior to its performance of any SERVICES under this AGREEMENT.
XVII. Complete Agreement
This document and referenced attachments contain all covenants, stipulations, and provisions agreed upon by the
parties. No agent, or representative of either party has authority to make, and the parties shall not be bound by or
be liable for, any statement, representation,promise or agreement not set forth herein. No changes, amendments, or
modifications of the terms hereof shall be valid unless reduced to writing and signed by the parties as a supplement
to this AGREEMENT.
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XVIII. Execution and Acceptance
This AGREEMENT may be simultaneously executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be deemed
to be an original having identical legal effect. The CONSULTANT does hereby ratify and adopt all statements,
representations,warranties, covenants, and AGREEMENT's contained in the proposal, and the supporting material
submitted by the CONSULTANT, and does hereby accept this AGREEMENT and agrees to all of the terms and
conditions thereof.
XIX. Protection of Confidential Information
The CONSULTANT acknowledges that some of the material and information that may come into its possession
or knowledge in connection with this AGREEMENT or its performance may consist of information that is exempt
from disclosure to the public or other unauthorized persons under either chapter 42.56 RCW or other local, state
or federal statutes ("State's Confidential Information"). The"State's Confidential Information"includes,but is
not limited to,names, addresses, Social Security numbers, e-mail addresses, telephone numbers, financial profiles,
credit card information, driver's license numbers, medical data, law enforcement records (or any other information
identifiable to an individual), STATE and AGENCY source code or object code, STATE and AGENCY security
data, non-public Specifications, STATE and AGENCY non-publicly available data, proprietary software, STATE
and AGENCY security data, or information which may jeopardize any part of the project that relates to any of
these types of information. The CONSULTANT agrees to hold the State's Confidential Information in strictest
confidence and not to make use of the State's Confidential Information for any purpose other than the performance
of this AGREEMENT,to release it only to authorized employees, sub-consultants or subcontractors requiring such
information for the purposes of carrying out this AGREEMENT, and not to release, divulge,publish,transfer,
sell,disclose, or otherwise make it known to any other party without the AGENCY's express written consent
or as provided by law. The CONSULTANT agrees to release such information or material only to employees,
sub-consultants or subcontractors who have signed a nondisclosure AGREEMENT,the terms of which have
been previously approved by the AGENCY. The CONSULTANT agrees to implement physical, electronic, and
managerial safeguards to prevent unauthorized access to the State's Confidential Information.
Immediately upon expiration or termination of this AGREEMENT,the CONSULTANT shall, at the AGENCY's
option: (i) certify to the AGENCY that the CONSULTANT has destroyed all of the State's Confidential
Information; or(ii)returned all of the State's Confidential Information to the AGENCY; or(iii)take whatever other
steps the AGENCY requires of the CONSULTANT to protect the State's Confidential Information.
As required under Executive Order 00-03, the CONSULTANT shall maintain a log documenting the following:
the State's Confidential Information received in the performance of this AGREEMENT; the purpose(s)for which
the State's Confidential Information was received; who received, maintained and used the State's Confidential
Information;and the final disposition of the State's Confidential Infolination. The CONSULTANT's records shall
be subject to inspection,review, or audit upon reasonable notice from the AGENCY.
The AGENCY reserves the right to monitor, audit, or investigate the use of the State's Confidential Information
collected, used, or acquired by the CONSULTANT through this AGREEMENT. The monitoring, auditing, or
investigating may include, but is not limited to, salting databases.
Violation of this section by the CONSULTANT or its sub-consultants or subcontractors may result in termination of
this AGREEMENT and demand for return of all State's Confidential Information,monetary damages, or penalties.
It is understood and acknowledged that the CONSULTANT may provide the AGENCY with information which
is proprietary and/or confidential during the term of this AGREEMENT. The parties agree to maintain the
confidentiality of such information during the term of this AGREEMENT and afterwards. All materials containing
such proprietary and/or confidential information shall be clearly identified and marked as "Confidential"and shall
be returned to the disclosing party at the conclusion of the SERVICES under this AGREEMENT.
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The CONSULTANT shall provide the AGENCY with a list of all information and materials it considers confidential
and/or proprietary in nature: (a) at the commencement of the term of this AGREEMENT; or (b)as soon as such
confidential or proprietary material is developed. "Proprietary and/or confidential information"is not meant to
include any information which, at the time of its disclosure: (i) is already known to the other party; (ii)is rightfully
disclosed to one of the parties by a third party that is not acting as an agent or representative for the other party;
(iii) is independently developed by or for the other party; (iv) is publicly known; or(v) is generally utilized by
unaffiliated third parties engaged in the same business or businesses as the CONSULTANT.
The parties also acknowledge that the AGENCY is subject to Washington State and federal public disclosure
laws. As such,the AGENCY shall maintain the confidentiality of all such information marked proprietary and/
or confidential or otherwise exempt, unless such disclosure is required under applicable state or federal law. If a
public disclosure request is made to view materials identified as"Proprietary and/or confidential information"or
otherwise exempt information,the AGENCY will notify the CONSULTANT of the request and of the date that such
records will be released to the requester unless the CONSULTANT obtains a court order from a court of competent
jurisdiction enjoining that disclosure. If the CONSULTANT fails to obtain the court order enjoining disclosure,the
AGENCY will release the requested information on the date specified.
The CONSULTANT agrees to notify the sub-consultant of any AGENCY communication regarding disclosure that
may include a sub-consultant's proprietary and/or confidential information. The CONSULTANT notification to the
sub-consultant will include the date that such records will be released by the AGENCY to the requester and state
that unless the sub-consultant obtains a court order from a court of competent jurisdiction enjoining that disclosure
the AGENCY will release the requested information. If the CONSULTANT and/or sub-consultant fail to obtain
a court order or other judicial relief enjoining the AGENCY by the release date, the CONSULTANT shall waive
and release and shall hold harmless and indemnify the AGENCY from all claims of actual or alleged damages,
liabilities, or costs associated with the AGENCY's said disclosure of sub-consultants'information.
XX. Records Maintenance
During the progress of the Work and SERVICES provided hereunder and for a period of not less than six(6)years
from the date of final payment to the CONSULTANT,the CONSULTANT shall keep, retain and maintain all
"documents"pertaining to the SERVICES provided pursuant to this AGREEMENT. Copies of all"documents"
pertaining to the SERVICES provided hereunder shall be made available for review at the CONSULTANT's place
of business during normal working hours. If any litigation, claim or audit is commenced,the CONSULTANT shall
cooperate with AGENCY and assist in the production of all such documents. "Documents"shall be retained until
all litigation, claims or audit findings have been resolved even though such litigation, claim or audit continues past
the six(6)year retention period.
For purposes of this AGREEMENT, "documents"means every writing or record of every type and description,
including electronically stored information("ESI"),that is in the possession, control, or custody of the
CONSULTANT, including,without limitation, any and all correspondences, contracts,AGREEMENTS, appraisals,
plans, designs, data, surveys,maps, spreadsheets, memoranda, stenographic or handwritten notes,reports, records,
telegrams, schedules, diaries, notebooks, logbooks, invoices, accounting records, work sheets, charts,notes, drafts,
scribblings,recordings,visual displays,photographs,minutes of meetings,tabulations, computations, summaries,
inventories, and writings regarding conferences, conversations or telephone conversations, and any and all other
taped,recorded, written,printed or typed matters of any kind or description; every copy of the foregoing whether
or not the original is in the possession,custody, or control of the CONSULTANT, and every copy of any of the
foregoing, whether or not such copy is a copy identical to an original, or whether or not such copy contains any
commentary or notation whatsoever that does not appear on the original.
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For purposes of this AGREEMENT, "ESI"means any and all computer data or electronic recorded media of any
kind, including"Native Files", that are stored in any medium from which it can be retrieved and examined, either
directly or after translation into a reasonably useable form. ESI may include information and/or documentation
stored in various software programs such as: Email, Outlook, Word,Excel,Access, Publisher, PowerPoint,Adobe
Acrobat, SQL databases, or any other software or electronic communication programs or databases that the
CONSULTANT may use in the performance of its operations. ESI may be located on network servers, backup
tapes, smart phones,thumb drives, CDs, DVDs, floppy disks, work computers, cell phones, laptops or any other
electronic device that CONSULTANT uses in the performance of its Work or SERVICES hereunder, including any
personal devices used by the CONSULTANT or any sub-consultant at home.
"Native files" are a subset of ESI and refer to the electronic format of the application in which such ESI is normally
created, viewed, and/or modified.
The CONSULTANT shall include this section XX"Records Maintenance" in every subcontract it enters into in
relation to this AGREEMENT and bind the sub-consultant to its terms, unless expressly agreed to otherwise in
writing by the AGENCY prior to the execution of such subcontract.
In witness whereof,the parties hereto have executed this AGREEMENT as of the day and year shown in the
"Execution Date"box on page one(1) of this AGREEMENT.
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Any n7ochficalion, change, or reformation of this AGREEMENT shall regzlire approval as to form by the Office
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