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PERSONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT,
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this day of November, 2006, by
and between the City of San Juan Capistrano (hereinafter referred to as the "City") and
Lawson & Associates Geotechnical Consulting, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as
"Consultant").
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, City desires to retain the services of Consultant to perform a preliminary
geotechnical investigation for the proposed Little Hollywood Expansion residential
development located north of the intersection of Paseo Adelanto and Ramos Street, south
of Mission Street, San Juan Capistrano, California; and
WHEREAS, Consultant is qualified by virtue of experience, training, education and
expertise to accomplish such services.
NOW, THEREFORE, City and Consultant mutually agree as follows:
Section 1. Scope of Work.
The scope of work to be performed by Consultant shall consist of those tasks as set
forth in Exhibit'A," attached and incorporated herein by reference.
Consultant agrees that all of its services shall be performed in a competent,
professional and satisfactory manner and in accordance with the prevalent standards of its
profession.
Section 2. Term.
This Agreement shall commence on the effective date of this Agreement and
services required hereunder shall be completed by no later than February 1, 2007,
provided however that Consultant shall not be responsible for delays beyond its reasonable
control.
Section 3. Compensation.
3.1 Amount.
Except for the Reimbursable expenses set forth on the attached Exhibit "A"
and any additional services requested by the City, total compensation for the scope of
services for this Project shall not exceed Eleven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars
($11,500.00), as set forth in Exhibit "A," attached and incorporated herein by reference.
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3.2 Rate Schedule.
The services shall be billed to the City at the rate set forth in Exhibit "A"
attached and incorporated herein by reference. Included within the compensation are all of
the Consultant's ordinary office and overhead expenses incurred by it, its agents and
employees, including meetings with the City representatives and incidental costs to
perform the stipulated services. Submittals shall be in accordance with Consultant's
proposal. Reimbursable expenses shall be billed for the expenses listed and at the
amounts set forth on the attached Exhibit "A".
3.3 Method of Payment.
Consultant shall submit monthly invoices based on total services which have
been satisfactorily completed and specifying a percentage of projected completion for
approval by the City. The City will pay monthly progress payments based on approved
invoices in accordance with this Section.
For extra work not part of this Agreement, a written authorization from City is
required prior to Consultant undertaking any extra work.
3.4 Records of Expenses.
Consultant shall keep complete and accurate records of all costs and
expenses incidental to services covered by this Agreement. These records will be made
available at reasonable times to City.
Section 4. Independent Contractor.
It is agreed that Consultant shall act and be an independent contractor and not an
agent or employee of City, and shall obtain no rights to any benefits which accrue to City's
employees.
Section 5. Limitations Upon Subcontracting and Assignment.
The experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of Consultant, its principals
and employees were a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement.
Consultant shall not contract with any other entity to perform the services required without
written approval of the City. This Agreement may not be assigned, voluntarily or by
operation of law, without the prior written approval of the City. If Consultant is permitted to
subcontract any part of this Agreement by City, Consultant shall be responsible to City for
the acts and omissions of its subcontractor as it is for persons directly employed. Nothing
contained in this Agreement shall create any contractual relationships between any
subcontractor and City. All persons engaged in the work will be considered employees of
Consultant. City will deal directly with and will make all payments to Consultant.
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Section 6. Changes to Scope of Work.
In the event of a change in the Scope of Work provided for in the contract
documents as requested by the City, the Parties hereto shall execute an addendum to this
Agreement setting forth with particularity all terms of the new agreement, including but not
limited to any additional Consultant's fees.
Section 7. Familiarity with Work and Construction Site.
By executing this Agreement, Consultant agrees that: (1) it has investigated the
work to be performed; (2) it has investigated the proposed site pursuant to the base
information provided to it by City and as set forth on the attached Exhibit "A"; and (3) it
understands the facilities, difficulties and restrictions of the work under this Agreement.
Should Consultant discover any latent or unknown conditions materially differing from
those inherent in the work or as represented by City, it shall immediately inform City of this
and shall not proceed with further work under this Agreement until written instructions are
received from the City.
Section 8. Time of Essence.
Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.
Section 9. Compliance with Law.
Consultant shall perform in accordance with all applicable laws, ordinances, codes
and regulations of federal, state and local government.
Section 10. Conflicts of Interest.
Consultant covenants that it presently has no interest and shall not acquire any
interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the
performance of the services contemplated by this Agreement. No person having such
interest shall be employed by or associated with Consultant.
Section 11. Copies of Work Product.
At the completion of the contract period and provided City has paid to Consultant all
fees and expenses due and owing to Consultant, Consultant shall have delivered to City
one (1) copy of any final reports and architectural drawings containing Consultant's
findings, conclusions, and recommendations with any support documentation. All reports
submitted to the City shall be in reproducible format.
All services to be rendered hereunder shall be subject to the direction and approval
of the City.
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Section 12. Ownership of Documents.
All reports, information, data and exhibits prepared or assembled by Consultant in
connection with the performance of its services pursuant to this Agreement are confidential
to the extent permitted by law, and Consultant agrees that they shall not be made available
to any individual or organization without prior written consent of the City. All such reports,
information, data, and exhibits shall be the property of the City and shall be delivered to the
City upon demand without additional costs or expense to the City. The City acknowledges
such documents are instruments of Consultant's professional services.
Section 13. Indemnity.
Consultant agrees to protect, defend and hold harmless City, its elected and
appointed officials and employees from any and all claims, liabilities, expenses or damages
of any nature, including attorneys' fees, for injury or death of any person or damage to
property or interference with use of property and for errors and omissions committed by
Consultant to the full extent caused by the negligent the work, operation or activities of
Consultant, its agents, employees and subcontractors in carrying out its obligations under
this Agreement.
Section 14. Insurance.
Insurance required herein shall be provided by Admitted Insurers in good standing
with the State of California and having a minimum Best's Guide Rating of A- Class VII or
better.
14.1 Comprehensive General Liability.
Throughout the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall maintain in full force
and effect Comprehensive General Liability coverage in the following minimum amounts:
$500,000 property damage;
$500,000 injury to one person/any one occurrence/not limited to contractual
period;
$1,000,000 injury to more than one person/any one occurrence/not limited to
contractual period.
14.2 Comprehensive Automobile Liability.
Throughout the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall maintain in full force
and effect Comprehensive Automobile Liability coverage, including owned, hired and non -
owned vehicles in the following minimum amounts:
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$500,000 property damage;
$500,000 injury to one person/any one occurrence/not limited to contractual
period;
$1,000,000 injury to more than one person/any one occurrence/not limited to
contractual period
14.3 Worker's Compensation.
If Consultant intends to employ employees to perform services under this
Agreement, Consultant shall obtain and maintain, during the term of this Agreement,
Worker's Compensation Employer's Liability Insurance in the statutory amount as required
by state law.
14.4 Proof of Insurance Requirements/Endorsement.
Prior to beginning any work under this Agreement, Consultant shall submit
the insurance certificates, including the deductible or self -retention amount, and an
additional insured endorsement to the Consultant's general liability and umbrella liability
policies using ISO form CG 20 10 11 85 (in no event with an edition date later than 1990)
to the City's General Counsel for certification that the insurance requirements of this
Agreement have been satisfied.
14.5 Notice of Cancellation/Term!nation of Insurance.
The above policy/policies shall not terminate, nor shall they be cancelled, nor
the coverages reduced, until after thirty (30) days' written notice is given to City, except that
ten (10) days' notice shall be given if there is a cancellation due to failure to pay a
premium.
14.6 Terms of Compensation.
Consultant shall not receive any compensation until all insurance provisions
have been satisfied.
14.7 Notice to Proceed.
Consultant shall not proceed with any work under this Agreement until the
City has issued a written "Notice to Proceed" verifying that Consultant has complied with all
insurance requirements of this Agreement.
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Section 15. Termination.
City and Consultant shall have the right to terminate this Agreement without cause
by giving thirty (30) days' advance written notice of termination to the other party, provided,
however, that Consultant shall be entitled to prompt compensation for its fees and
expenses incurred through the date of termination.
In addition, this Agreement may be terminated for cause by providing ten (10) days'
notice to the other party of a material breach of contract provided however, that Consultant
shall be entitled to prompt compensation for its fees and expenses incurred through the
date of termination. If the other party does not cure the breach of contract, then the
agreement may be terminated subsequent to the ten (10) day cure period.
Section 16. Notice.
All notices shall be personally delivered or mailed to the below listed addresses, or
to such other addresses as may be designated by written notice. These addresses shall
be used for delivery of service of process:
To City: City of San Juan Capistrano
32400 Paseo Adelanto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Attn: Planning Director
To Consultant: Lawson & Associates Geotechnical Consulting, Inc.
1319 Calle Avanzado
San Clemente, CA 92673-6351
Section 17. Attorneys' Fees.
If any action at law or in equity is necessary to enforce or interpret the terms of this
Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees, costs and
necessary disbursements in addition to any other relief to which he may be entitled. The
'prevailing party' means the party determined by the court or arbitrator(s) to have most
nearly prevailed, even if such party did not prevail in all matters, not necessarily one in
whose favor a judgment or award is rendered.
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Section 18. Dispute Resolution.
In the event of a dispute arising between the parties regarding performance or
interpretation of this Agreement, the dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration under
the auspices of the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Service ("JAMS"). The parties shall
have all discovery rights provided by California law. The matter shall be arbitrated by one,
neutral arbitrator. Consultant shall not be obligated to participate in any binding arbitration
involving any claim or claims between Consultant and City in an aggregate amount in
excess of $100,000.
Section 19. Waiver of Consequential Damages.
Consultant and City each waive any right to claim or to recover any consequential
damages from the other concerning any breach or alleged breach of any duties or
obligation pursuant or related to this Agreement, including without limitation the termination
of this Agreement.
Section 20. Liability for Professional Services.
Consultant will be legally liable for only the design professional services provided
pursuant to this Agreement, and not otherwise. Without limitation, Consultant will not be
legally liable for delays beyond its reasonable control; for inaccurate information provided
to it by City or other reasonably reliable sources; for the work of City's other consultants
even if that work is incorporated into Consultant's Instruments of Service for ease of
reference or otherwise; for site or soils conditions of which it was not informed; for the
specification of products or equipment for purposes consistent with the manufacturer's
published literature; for City's materials, plant and equipment decisions; for implementing
City's lawful decisions; for the timeliness or quality of contractor performance or for the
failure of any contractor to perform work in accordance with the Construction Documents or
applicable functionality standards; or for actions or inaction of utility companies or
governmental or quasi -governmental agencies.
Section 21. Limitation of Actions — Parties.
City acknowledges that Consultant is a corporation, and that Consultant's
involvement with the project is not intended to subject Consultant's affiliated individuals to
personal exposure for the risks attendant to that involvement. Therefore, any and all
remedies of City and City's related individuals and business entities concerning the
services performed pursuant to and/or the obligations imposed by this Agreement shall be
sought against only Consultant and any related business entities regardless of whatever
legal or equitable theories or types or causes of loss are involved, and in no event shall
damages or indemnification concerning this Agreement and/or the project ever be sought
against Consultant's affiliated individuals.
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Section 22. No Third Party Beneficiaries.
This Agreement is not intended to create any rights in any third parties.
Section 23. Risk Allocation.
In light of the limited ability of Consultant to affect the risks inherent in the project,
and of the disparity between Consultant's fees and the potential liability for problems or
alleged problems with the project, and in consideration of Consultant's undertaking of the
obligations imposed by this Agreement, City agrees to limit the total aggregate liability
concerning or related to the Project of Consultant and Consultant's subconsultants, and
their respective affiliated entities and individuals, on any and all legal or equitable theories
and concerning any and all kinds of causes of losses, to the fullest extent allowed by law
as to City and all third parties to the amount of $50,000, or Consultant's fees under this
Agreement, whichever is greater.
Section 24. Entire Agreement..
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement between the
parties and supersedes all previous negotiations between them pertaining to the subject
matter thereof.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement.
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
David F. Adams, City Manager
LAND CONCERN
By:
Tim Lawson, Consultant
ATTEST:
Monahan, City Clerk
AS TO FORM:
John R. `haw, City Attorney
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Lawson & Associates Geotechnical Consulting, Inc.
November 16, 2006
Ms. Lynnette Adolphson
City of San Juan Capistrano
32400 Paseo Adelanto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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Project No. 061132-01
Subject: Proposal for Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation for the Proposed Little Hollywood
Expansion, Residential Development, Located North of the Intersection of Paseo Adelanto
and Ramos Street, South of Mission Street, San Juan Capistrano, California
Introduction
hi accordance with your request, Lawson & Associates Geotechnical Consulting, Inc. (LGC) has prepared
this proposal and cost estimate to perform a preliminary geotechnical investigation and prepare a report for
the approximately 2.4 -acre proposed residential development to be located on currently undeveloped
property north of the intersection of Paseo Adelanto and Ramos Street, south of Mission Street, in the city of
San Juan Capistrano, California. We understand that the proposed development will include grading of the
site for the placement of 10 to 12 pre -manufactured residential structures, associated interior streets, and
utilities.
Site Investi at�ion.
The main purpose of our investigation will be to provide site-specific geotechnical parameters for the
proposed development. Based on our knowledge of the area, the primary geotechnical concerns for the
proposed development will likely be shallow ground water, the collapse potential of the subsurface materials,
and potential for liquefaction induced settlement. The site is located in a mapped Liquefaction Zone
designated by the State of California on the published Seismic Hazard Zones Map of the San Juan Capistrano
Quadrangle. Accordingly, our investigation will include excavation, sampling, and logging of approximately
three small -diameter borings and approximately five to eight exploratory trenches. One of our borings will be
excavated to an approximate depth of 30 feet and two of our borings will be drilled to a depth of at least 55
feet or practical refusal. The borings will be used to characterize the near -surface geotechnical characteristics
of the site and determine the presence or absence of shallow ground water. In addition, the borings will be
used to evaluate the liquefaction potential of the subsurface soils. The trenches will be used to characterize
the near -surface geotechnical characteristics of the site and depth to shallow ground water (if present). Local
subcontractors, under the direction of our field representative, will perform the drilling and trenching
investigation.
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The purpose of our investigation will be to obtain subsurface data and to provide site-specific
recommendations pertaining to:
- Foundation recommendations, including type, depth, bearing capacity and anticipated settlement;
- Overexcavation requirements (if necessary);
- Presence/absence of ground water;
- Grading and processing of the soil, including preliminary shrinkage/bulking factors;
- Subgrade modules for flexible pavement and slab design;
- Preliminary flexible pavement sections;
- Temporary excavation, including additional support and/or ground water control (if necessary);
- Presence/absence of faults;
- Liquefaction potential;
- Geotechnical recommendations for wall design;
- Seismicity;
- Expansion potential;
- Collapse potential;
- Corrosion potential;
- Sulfate content and cement type; and
- Recommendations for utility improvement.
Note: Our investigation and report will only address the geotechnical issues associated with the site and will
not address any environmental issues.
Scope of Services
The following is a brief description of the geotechnical services we propose to perform. These services will
be performed to the general standard of care of geotechnical consulting in Southern California; no other
warrantee is expressed or implied.
Our proposed services include:
• Review readily available published geotechnical reports regarding the site.
Mark boring locations and notify Underground Service Alert (USA). Note: In preparing this
proposal, we have assumed that no private underground lines are known to transect the site. If private
underground lines are known to transect the site, we recommend that a private utility locator be
contacted to mark all underground lines prior to our field excavation. The cost of marking the private
utility lines has not been included in our services. We assume no responsibility for damage to
unmarked utility lines.
Field investigation consisting of excavation, sampling, logging, and adequately backfilling of
approximately three small -diameter borings and approximately five to eight exploratory trenches.
An experienced representative from our office will be onsite to direct the investigation, collect
samples, log the borings and trenches, and determine depth to ground water. All excavations will be
backfilled with native soils.
Obtaining in-situ and bulk samples for classification and laboratory testing.
• Perform Standard Penetration Test (SPT) at selected drilling intervals and record the blow count
required to advance the sampler.
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Submit and assign laboratory tests to our geotechnical laboratory for characterization of the
engineering properties of selected soil samples.
Geotechnical interpretation and analysis of field and laboratory results.
Preparation of a report presenting our findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Assumptions
Please note that the following assumptions have been made:
1. Since the borings and trenches will be excavated within the limits of your property, no permits will
be required to conduct our investigation;
2. A set of preliminary plans will be made available in AutoCAD format for use as a base map in our
report;
3. The site is open during weekdays, has sufficient overhead clearance, and is easily accessible with a
conventional truck -mounted drill rig;
4. The proposed buildings will be constructed from relatively lightweight construction materials (e.g.,
wood frame and stucco, or steel frame and metal sheeting) and thus, the foundation loads will be
relatively light;
5. If obvious contaminants or signs of pollution are found during the course of the investigation,
additional costs may be incurred to dispose of the contaminated soils and to properly backfill and
seal the excavations; and
6. We expect our report to be acceptable to local jurisdictions but will most likely require some
response to review questions. The cost of responding to the review questions is not included in this
cost estimate.
If any of these assumptions are invalid, our fees shall be adjusted accordingly.
Cost
We propose to perform the above-mentioned geotechnical services on a time -and -materials basis in
accordance with our attached 2006 Professional Fee Schedule for an estimated amount of Eleven Thousand
Five Hundred Dollars ($11,500.00).
Schedule
Once we receive the notice to proceed in the form of a signed mutually acceptable contract, we will schedule
the necessary equipment for the subsurface portion of our investigation. The field investigation will begin
once suitable subcontractors are available and suitable weather conditions are present. We estimate
completion of our investigation report will be approximately four to six weeks after the completion of our
field work.
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If this proposal meets with your requirements, please sign and return the Terms and Conditions of
Authorization form and we will send you one original for your records, or please provide us with the
necessary authorization from your firm.
The opportunity of submitting this proposal is sincerely appreciated. If you should have any questions, please
do not hesitate to contact our office.
Sincerely,
L,4WSON & ASSOCL4TES GEOTECHNICAL CONSULTING, INC.
C Wil"L). n
Sha Haven, CEG 2405
Project Geologist
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Attachments: Terms & Conditions of Authorization
2006 Professional Fee Schedule
Distribution: (2) Addressee
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Terms & Conditions of Authorization
1. The Consultant shall serve the Client by providing professional counsel and technical advice regarding subsurface conditions. This counsel and advice is based
on information famished by the Client and data collected by the Consultant. The Consultant will use his professional judgment and will perform his services
using that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised under similar circumstances, by reputable Foundation Engineers and/or Engineering Geologists practicing
in this or similar localities.
2. The Consultant shall not be liable for any incorrect advice, judgment or decision based on any inaccurate information furnished by the Clint and the Client will
indemnify the Consultant against claims, demands, or liability arising out of or contributed to by such information.
3. Unless otherwise negotiated in writing, the Client agrees to indemnify to limit any and all liability, claim for damages, war of defense, or expenses to be levied
against the Consultant on account of design defect, error, omission, or professional negligence to a sum not to exceed $10,000. Further, the Client agrees to
notify any construction contractor or sub -contractor who may perform work in connection with any design, report or study prepared by the Consultant of such
limitation of liability for design defects, errors, omissions, or professional negligence and require as a condition precedent to their performing the work alike
limitation of liability on their part as against the Consultant. In the event the Client fails to obtain a like limitation of liability provision as to design defects,
errors, omissions or professional negligence any liability of the Client and the Consultant to such contractor or subcontractor arising out of a negligence shall be
allocated between the Client and the Consultant in such a manner that the aggregate liability of the Consultant for such design defect to all parties, including the
Clint, shall not exceed $10,000. No warranty, express or implied, of merchantability or fitness, is made or intended in connection with the work to be
performed by the Consultant or by the proposal for consulting or other services or by the famishing of oral or written reports or findings made by the Consultant.
4. The Client shall grant free access to the site for all necessary equipment and personnel. The Client shall notify any and all possessors of the project site that the
Client has granted the Consultant free access to the project site at no charge to the Consultant unless specifically agreed to otherwise in the letter of proposal
attached hereto.
5. The Client shall locate for Consultant and shall assume responsibility for the accuracy of his representations as to the locations of all -underground utilities and
installations. The Consultant will not be responsible for damage to any such utilities or installations not so located.
6. The Consultant agrees to cover all open test holes and place a cover to carry a 200 -pound load on each hole prior to leaving the project site unattended. The
Consultant agrees that all test holes will be backfilled upon completion of the job. However, the Client may request test holes to remain open after completion of
the Consultant's work. In the event the Client so requests, the Client agrees to pay for all costs in connection with covering and backfilling said test holes at a
later date and the Client shall save harmless and indemnify the Consultant for all claims, demands and liabilities arising from his request, except for the sole
negligence of the Consultant.
7. The Consultant will not be responsible for the general safety on the job or the work of other contractors and third parties.
8. The Consultant will be excused for any delay in completion of the contract caused by acts of god acts of the Client or the Client's Agent, stormy weather, labor
trouble, acts of public utilities, public bodies or inspectors, extra work, failure of the Client to make payments promptly, or other contingencies unforeseen by the
Consultant and beyond the reasonable control of the Consultant.
9. In the event that either party desires to terminate this contract prior to completion of the project, written notification of such intention to terminate must be
tendered to the other party. In the event that the Client notifies the Consultant of such intention to terminate the Consultant's services prior to completion,
analysis and records as are necessary to place files in order, to dispose of samples, put equipment in order and (where considered necessary to protect his
professional reputation), to complete a report on the work performed to date. In the event that the Consultant incurs cost in Clint's termination of this
agreement, a termination charge to cover such costs shall be paid by the Client.
10. If the Client is a corporation, the individual or individuals that sign this Contract on behalf of the Client guarantee that the Client will perform its duties under this
contract. The individual or individuals w signing this contract warrant that they are duly authorized agents of the Clint.
11. Any notice required or permitted under this Contract may be given by ordinary mail at the address contained in this cantract, but such address may be changed by
written notice given by one party to the other from time to time. Notice shall be deemed received in the ordinary course of the mail. This agreement shall be
deemed to have been entered into in the County of Orange, State of Califomia.
12. Should any dispute arise between Client and Consultant that cannot be resolved by negotiation, then the matter will be resolved by Judicial Arbitration and
Mediation Services (`JAMS"). By signing below the parties acknowledge that they have read, understood and accept they are waiving their right to ajury trial.
Scone of Services
This Scope of Services, dated November 16. 2006upon execution of the Parties, by and between Lawson & Associates Geotechnical Consulting, Inc.
("Consultanf') and the City of San Juan Capistrano ("CLIENT').
Contact Information: Ms Lvnnette Adolghson City of San Juan Capistrano 32400 Paseo Adelanlo San Juan Capistrano CA 92675 949- 661-5451
(Name) (Company) (Street) (City) (State) (Zip) (Telephone)
LGC's Scope of Services include: Please see our proposal dated November 16 2006 (Project No 061132-01)
These services shall be undertaken on a time -and -materials basis in accordance with our 2006 Professional Fee Schedule for an
estimated amount of Eleven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($11,500. 00) with payment made within 30 days after receipt of invoice.
Client Authorization (Please Print)): �.n W dA
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Consultant Authorization: _ Tim Lawson Title: President
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2006 PROFESSIONAL FEE SCHEDULE
GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES
Professional Billing Rate (per hour)
Word Processing.........................................................
TechnicianI................................................................
CAD Operator ...........................................
Senior Field Technician .............................
Staff Engineer/Geologist ...........................
Senior Staff Engineer/Geologist/Scientist
Operations Manager ..................................
Project Engineer/Geologist ........................
Associate Engineer/Geologist ...................
Principal Engineer/Geologist ....................
Engineering Equipment
VehicleUsage .............................................
Tiltmeter, Inclinometer Vibration Monitor
Nuclear Soil Gauge ....................................
Water Level Sounder ..................................
Portable Generator ......................................
Manometer..................................................
Other Monitoring Equipment .....................
Terms and Conditions
..$ 45.00
................................................... 60.00
....................................................65.00
........................................ 85.00
.................................................... 85.00
..................................................100.00
......................................105.00
...........................................110.00
..................................................130.00
...........................................170.00
............................................................ $ 10.00/per hour
..................................................................60.00/per day
..................................................................75.00/per day
.................................................................. 50.00/per day
..................................................................50.00/per day
.................................................................. 50.00/per day
................................................................. Upon Request
• Expert witness testimony, depositions, or mediation conferences, will be billed at 2.0 times the basic
billing rate.
All geologists, engineers, and technicians will be billed at time -and -a -half for overtime.
Invoices are rendered monthly, payable upon receipt.
A retainer of 50 percent of the fee is required for projects with a total estimated fee of $5,000.00 or
less. The balance is due upon report delivery.
Proposals are valid for 30 days, unless otherwise stated.
Heavy equipment, subcontractor fees and expenses, supplemental insurance, travel, shipping,
reproduction, and other reimbursable expenses will be invoiced at cost, plus 15 percent, unless billed
directly to, and paid by the Client.
30 percent of the fee for field studies will be invoiced immediately upon authorization to cover
equipment and mobilization costs.
Client agrees to provide all information in Client's possession about the actual or possible presence of
buried utilities and hazardous materials on the site, and agrees to reimburse LGC for all costs related
to their unanticipated discovery.
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Laboratory Charees
Test
Rate
MoistureContent................................................................................................................................$9.00
Moisture and Density (ring samples)....................................................................................................18.00
Moisture and Density (shelby tube)......................................................................................................45.00
Maximum Dry Density (optimum moisture content)............................................a.............................140.00
MaximumDensity Checkpoint.............................................................................................................60.00
Moisture and Density (chunk samples).................................................................................................46.00
SpecificGravity — Fine Aggregate........................................................................................................65.00
Specific Gravity — Coarse Aggregate....................................................................................................55.00
SieveAnalysis.......................................................................................................................................55.00
HydrometerAnalysis
.............................................................................................................................80.00
Sieveand Hydrometer Analysis..........................................................................................................110.00
PercentPassing No. 200 Sieve..............................................................................................................40.00
LiquidLimit and Plastic Limit..............................................................................................................90.00
Liquid Limit—Non Plastic(1pt)...........................................................................................................65.00
SandEquivalent
.....................................................................................................................................65.00
ExpansionIndex..................................................................................................................................145.00
DirectShear (undisturbed)..................................................................................................................250.00
DirectShear (remolded)......................................................................................................................250.00
SinglePoint Shear.................................................................................................................................85.00
Consolidation(w/o time rate)..............................................................................................................175.00
CollapseTest.........................................................................................................................................95.00
w/time rate, add (per increment)....................................................................................................30.00
w/extra load, add (per load)...........................................................................................................25.00
R -Value (untreated).............................................................................................................................220.00
R -Value (treated).................................................................................................................................250.00
CBR(untreated) per point...................................................................................................................165.00
SulfateContent......................................................................................................................................50.00
pH..........................................................................................................................................................30.00
CorrosionSuite...................................................................................................................................200.00
Caltrans216 Compaction....................................................................................................................200.00
Triaxial testing, residual shear testing, permeability, abrasion, and special testing will be charged at
hourly rates. Materials testing fees and additional laboratory testing fees will be provided upon request.
Laboratory samples will be retained for 60 days. A monthly storage fee of $2.50 per bag/$1.00 per ring
will be assessed if longer storage is required.
Weekend testing and RUSH tests may be provided to Clients upon requests and additional charges will be
determined on a project -by -project basis.