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PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: RATIFICATION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH SLADDEN ENGINEERING FOR INSPECTION SERVICES
OF THE ENTRADA DEL PASEO PHASE 2 CIVIL
IMPROVEMENTS
SUBMITTED BY: MISSY WIGHTMAN, PROJECT COORDINATOR
CONTRACTOR: SLADDEN ENGINEERING
39725 GARAND LANE
PALM DESERT, CA 92260
DATE: JANUARY 11, 2007
CONTENTS: CONTRACT NO. R- 25590A
Recommendation:
By Minute Motion, that the Agency Board ratify an agreement in an amount
not -to -exceed $8,000 ($7,460 for the original contract and $540 for
reimbursables or miscellaneous expenses), with Sladden Engineering for
inspection services of the Entrada del Paseo Phase 2 Civil Improvements.
Funds for this work are available in Account No. 850-4358-433-4001.
Executive Summarv:
By approval of the staff recommendation, the Agency Board will ratify an agreement
approved and executed by the Agency's Executive Director. The consultant will provide
professional inspection services necessary to monitor and verify the construction of the
Phase 2 Civil Improvements at Entrada del Paseo.
Discussion:
The Entrada del Paseo Phase 2 Civil Improvements construction consists of the civil
improvements necessary to fulfill obligations under the La Spiga Disposition and
Development Agreement (DDA) to provide a finished building pad, street improvements,
parking, parking lot lighting, and utilities.
Staff Report
Ratification of Professional Services Agreement with Sladden Engineering for Inspection
Services of the Entrada del Paseo Phase 2 Civil Improvements
Page 2
January 11, 2007
The construction documents for the La Spiga restaurant are nearing an approved
completion for construction permits. The design process and all plan checks are
underway, and the restaurant should be ready for construction within the next two
months.
Jacobsson Engineering Construction, Inc. will perform the Phase 2 Civil Improvements,
as approved at the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency meeting on November 16,
2006. Sladden Engineering will fulfill the requested services by providing the testing and
inspection of all work to be performed by Jacobsson Engineering Construction, Inc.
Agency staff proposes to ratify this agreement now so that the construction of the
building pad for the La Spiga restaurant can move ahead as scheduled. This agreement
is hereby presented to the Agency Board for ratification.
Submitted by:
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Missy Mhtman
Project Coordinator
Approval:
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us'in McCarthy
Redevelopment
CarlosExecutive Director
Department Head:
`'ve Yrigk
Director of
lopment/Housing
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Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance
VERIFIED BY
Original on file with City Clerk's Office
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CONTRACT NO. R25590A
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
This AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 6�' day of November ,
200 6, ("Effective Date") by and between the PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY ("Agency") and Sladden Enaineerina, a Professional Testinq and Inspection
Firm ("Consultant") (sometimes referred to individually or collectively as "Party" or
"Parties").
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, Agency desires to retain Consultant as an independent contractor to
perform certain technical and professional consulting services in connection with the
Phase Two Civil Improvements at Entrada del Paseo project, subject to the terms and
conditions specified below, in the documents attached and incorporated herein, and
applicable federal, state and local law.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of performance by the Parties of the
mutual promises, covenants, and conditions herein contained, the Parties hereto agree
as follows:
1. Consultant's Services.
1.1 Nature of Services. Consultant shall provide professional and
technical services on a non-exclusive basis, as more particularly described in Section 3,
below, and in Exhibit A, Proposal for Inspection and Testing Services.
1.2 Personnel. Consultant represents that it has, or will secure at its
own expense, all personnel required to perform the services under this Agreement. All
of the services required under this Agreement will be performed by Consultant or under
its direct supervision, and all personnel engaged in the work shall be qualified, and shall
be authorized or permitted under state and local law to perfoRn such services.
1.3 Standard of Performance. Consultant shall perform all services
under this Agreement in accordance with the standard of care generally exercised by
like professionals under similar circumstances and in a manner reasonably satisfactory
to Agency.
1.4 Consultant Representative. For the purposes of this Agreement,
the individual who will serve as the Consultant Representative shall be Brett Anderson
("Consultant Representative").
1.5 Time of Commencement. The execution of this Agreement
constitutes an authorization to proceed. No separate written Notice to Proceed will be
issued by the Agency Representative.
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1.6 Time of Performance. Consultant shall commence the services
contemplated under this Agreement immediately upon receipt of an executed
agreement from the Agency, and shall prosecute to completion each task listed in
Section 3 in a timely and diligent manner one hundred thirtv-five (135) calendar days
from date of contract execution.
2. Services by Agency:
2.1 Aqencv Representative. For the purposes of this Agreement, the
Agency Representative shall be Missv Wiqhtman, or such other person designated by
the Agency's Executive Director ("Agency Representative").
2.2 Provision of Data. Ali information, data, reports and records and
maps as are existing and available from the Agency and necessary for the carryings out
of the work outlined in Exhibit "A" hereof shall be fumished to Consultant without charge
by Agency, and Agency shall cooperate in every way reasonable in the carrying out of
the work without delay.
3. Consultant's Scope of Work. Upon delivery by Agency to Consultant of
an executed agreement, Consultant shall immediately commence work pursuant to this
Agreement. Consultant's scope of work shall consist of the services in Exhibit A
appended to this Agreement.
3.1 Reportinq & Record Keepinq. To assist Agency in the performance
of its planning, reporting, and financial administration obligations, Consultant shall,
throughout the term of this Agreement, keep Agency reasonably informed of progress
on work required under this Agreement, and of any problems or delays, anticipated or
otherwise, associated with each aspect of the work. Consultant shall promptly respond
to any request by Agency for information, progress reports, or documentation.
Consultant shall maintain accurate records of all work performed for each Assignment
under this Agreement, including but not limited to originals or copies, as applicable, of
all deliverable documents described in Exhibit A. Upon the completion of work, and if
requested by the Agency, Consultant shall deliver to Agency the originals of all
renderings, models, or documentation produced, and may retain copies of such
documentation, at Consultant's election.
3. 2 Compliance with Laws. Consultant shall at all times possess any
and all licenses and permits necessary to provide the services herein, and shall comply
with applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, codes and regulations in the
pertormance of this Agreement, and with any and all applicable City of Palm Desert
policies and guidelines.
3.3 Confidentialitv. Except as otherwise permitted or required by law or
as necessary to perform its services, Consultant shall maintain as confidential and shall
not disclose any and/or all information received in the course of performing pursuant to
this Agreement. Consultant shall promptly inform the Agency in the event Consultant
receives a subpoena or court order requiring disclosure of confidential information.
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4. Compensation. Agency shall pay Consultant for the Services provided
under this Agreement on the following basis.
4.1 Not-to-Exceed Fee: Agency shall pay to Consultant a total amount
not to exceed $ 7,460 for the basic services described in Exhibit A. Payment shal( be
made on a monthly basis, based upon the rates defined in Exhibit B. The not-to-exceed
fee shall not be exceeded without written agreement between the parties.
4.2 Additional Services: Additional services beyond those described in
Exhibit A shall be reimbursed on a time-spent basis at the rates described in Exhibit B.
Agency shall not be obligated to compensate Consultant for additional services
performed without advance authorization from the Agency Representative.
4.3 Extraordinary Expenses/Costs. No claims for additiona! services,
expenses or costs incurred by Consultant will be allowed unless such additional
services, expenses or costs are authorized by Agency in writing prior to the
performance or incurrence of such services, expenses or costs. Any additional
services, expenses or costs authorized by Agency shall be compensated at rates
mutually agreed upon by the Parties in writing.
5. Method of Payment.
5.1 Invoices. Consultant shall submit to Agency invoices each month
for all services, if any, completed, and all expenses or costs incurred pursuant to this
Agreement during the preceding month. The invoices shall describe the services
rendered during the period and shall show the number of hours worked, the hourly rates
charged, tests pertormed and any milestone achievements. Copies of receipts for
expenses or costs shall be submitted with each invoice. Agency shall review such
invoices and notify Consultant in writing within fifteen (15) calendar days of any disputed
amounts.
5.2 Payment. Agency shall pay all undisputed portions of the invoice
within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of the invoice up to the maximum amounts
set forth in Section 5.
5.3 Audit of Records. At any time during regular working hours, all
records, invoices, time cards, cost control sheets and other records maintained by
Consultant shall be available for review and audit by the Agency.
6. Ownership of Work Product.
6.1 Proqertv of Aqencv,. All documents including but not limited to
plans, bids, proposals, correspondence, permits, certificates, contracts, change orders,
invoices, receipts, reports, analyses or other written material developed or obtained by
Consultant in the performance of this Agreement, including any and ali intellectual
property rights arising therefrom ("Work ProducY'), shall be and remain the property of
Agency upon full payment to consultant for its services without restriction or limitation
upon its use or dissemination by Agency. Promptly upon the completion of each
Assignment, or at any other time upon reasonable notice to Consultant by Agency,
Consultant shall deliver all Wor1c Product to Agency so long as agency is current on its
payment obligations to Consultant.
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6.2 Re-Use of Work Product. Agency and Consultant agree that all
documents, other than invoices, prepared by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement
shall be used exclusively for the subject project, and shall not be used for any other
work without the mutual agreement of the Parties. Such material shall not be the subject
of a copyright application by Consultant. In the event Consultant permits the re-use or
other use of such Work Product, Agency shall require the party using them to indemnify
and hold harmless Agency and Consultant regarding such re-use or other use, and
Agency shall require the party using them to eliminate any and ali references to
Consultant from such Woric Product. In the event Agency re-uses such Work Product
on any project other than the project for which they were prepared, such re-use shall be
at the sole risk of Agency unless Agency compensates Consultant for such reuse.
7. Conflict of Interest/Prohibited Conduct and Interests
7.1 Conflict of Interest. Consultant and its officers, employees,
associates and sub consultants, if any, will comply with ali conflict of interest statutes of
the State of Califomia applicable to ConsultanYs services under this Agreement,
including, but not limited to, the Political Reform Act (Govemment Code SeGtions
81000, et seq.) and Government Code Section 1090. During the term of this
Agreement, Consultant shall retain the right to perform similar services for other clients,
but Consultant and its officers, employees, associates and sub consultants shall not,
without the prior written approval of the Agency Executive Director, perform work for
another person or entity for whom Consultant is not currently performing work that
would require Consultant or one of its officers, employees, associates or sub
consultants to abstain from a decision under this Agreement pursuant to a conflict of
interest statute.
7.2 No Solicitation. Consultant, on behalf of itself and its officers,
employees, agents and representatives, warrants that it has not employed or retained
any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant,
to solicit or secure this Agreement, and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any
company or person, other than a bona flde employee working solely for Consultant, any
fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gifts, or any other consideration,
contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or
violation of this warranty, Agency shall have the right to terminate this Agreement
without notice or liability, or in its discretion to deduct from the contract price or
consideration, or othervvise recover, the full amount of such fee, commission,
percentage, brokerage fee, gift or contingent fee.
7.3 No Financial Interest - Aqencv. No officer, member or employee of
Agency during his or her tenure or one (1) year thereafter shall have any interest, direct
or indirect, in this Agreement or the proceeds thereof. The Parties hereto covenant and
agree that to their knowledge no member of the Agency Board, or officer or employee of
Agency, has any interest, whether contractual, non-contractual, financial or otherwise, in
this Agreement, or the subject matter thereof, nor any business or financial relationship
with Consultant, and that if any such interest comes to the knowledge of either Party at
any time a full and complete disclosure of all such information wiil be made in writing to
the other Party or Parties, even if such interest would not be considered a conflict of
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interest under applicable laws.
7.4 No Financial Interest — Consultant. Consultant hereby covenants,
on behalf of itself, and its officers, employees, agents and representatives, that at the
time of executing this Agreement it has no interest, and that it shall not acquire any
interest in the future, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree
with the performance of services required to be performed pursuant to this Agreement.
Consultant further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, no person
having any such interest shall be employed by Consultant. At no time during the term of
this Agreement, and for one (1) year thereafter, shall Consultant or anyone acting on
ConsultanYs behalf, accept anything of value from any contractor or subcontractor
pertorming services in connection with the project.
8. Indemnification. Other than in the performance of professional services
and to the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify, defend and hold
the City, Agency, and City's and Agency's eiected officials, officers, employees, agents
and volunteers free and harmless from and against all tort liability, including liability for
claims, suits, actions, expenses or costs of any kind, whether actual, alleged or
threatened, reasonable attomey's fees, court costs, and expert witness fees incurred by
City or Agency, arising out of or in any way connected with, in whole or in part, the acts
or omissions of Consultant, or any of ConsultanYs officers, agents, employees or
contractors, in the performance of this Agreement, including but not limited to, claims,
suits and liabilities for bodily injury, death or property damage to any individual or entity,
including employees or officials of Consultant. The provisions of this paragraph shall
not apply to claims arising out of the sole negligence or willful misconduct of City or
Agency, any of City's or Agency's elected officials, officers, employees or agents.
In addition to the foregoing, Consultant shall indemnify, protect, defend and
hold harmless the Agency and the City of Palm Desert, their officials, employees,
agents and representatives from and against any and all losses, liabilities, damages,
costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees and costs to the extent same
are caused in whole or in part by any negligent or wrongful act, error, or omission of the
Consultant, its officers, agents, employees or subConsultants (or any entity or individual
that the Consultant shall bear the legal liability thereof) in the performance of
professional services under this agreement.
9. Insurance.
Consultant will maintain insurance in conformance with the requirements set forth
below. If Consultant's existing coverage does not meet the requirements set forth here,
it will be amended to do so. Consultant acknowledges that the insurance coverage and
policy limits set forth in this section constitute the minimum amount of coverage
required. Any insurance proceeds available to Agency in excess of the limits and
coverage required in this agreement and which is applicable to a given loss, will be
available to Agency.
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9.1 Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liabilitv.
Consultant shall provide Workers Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance on
an approved polic form providing benefits as required by law with employer's liability
limits no less that �1,000,000 per accident or disease.
9.2 Professional Liabilitv or Errors and Omissions. Professional
Liability or Errors and Omissions insurance as appropriate shall be written on a policy
form coverage specifically designed to protect against negligent professional acts,
errors or omissions of the Consultant and "Covered Professional Services" as
designated in the policy must specifically include work performed under this agreement.
The policy limit shall be no less than $1,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate. The
policy must "pay on behalf of' the insured and must contain a provision establishing the
insurer's duty to defend. The policy retroactive date must be on or before the effective
date of this agreement.
9.3 Automobile Liabilitv. Consultant shall provide auto liability
coverage with a limit of no less than $1,000,000 per accident. If Consultant owns no
vehicles, this requirement may be met through a non-owned auto endorsement to the
CGL policy.
9.4 Waiver. If the Consultant does not carry Worker's
compensation coverage, or if the Consultant will not operate any vehicles at any time
within the scope of the services in the agreement, provisions for these coverages may
be waived upon review and approval of the Agency's Risk Manager.
10. Status as Independent Contractor. Consultant is, and shall at all times
remain as to Agency, a wholly independent contractor. Consultant shall have no power
to incur any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of Agency. Neither Agency nor any of
its officials, employees or agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or
any of Consultant's employees, except as set forth in this Agreement.
11. Non-Assignability; Subcontracting. Consultant shall not assign or
subcontract all or any portion of this Agreement without the Agency's prior, written
consent. Any attempted or purported assignment or sub-contracting by Consultant shall
be null, void and of no effect.
12. Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity. In the
performance of this Agreement, Consultant shall not discriminate against any employee,
subcontractor, or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex,
marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical
condition, or sexual orientation. Consultant will take affirmative action to ensure that
subcontractors and applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during
employment, without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status,
national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, or sexual
orientation. This clause shall be included in any contract prepared or approved by
Consultant in connection with performance of its services under this Agreement.
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13. Cooperation. In the event any claim or action is brought against Agency
or City relating to ConsultanYs perFormance or services rendered under this Agreement,
Consultant shall render any reasonable assistance and cooperation, which Agency or
City might require.
14. Termination. The right is reserved by the Agency to terminate the
Agreement at any time upon seven (7) days written notice, in the event the project is to
be abandoned or indefinitely postponed, or in the event the Consultant's services, in the
sole judgment of Agency, are unsatisfactory or because of the Consultant's failure to
prosecute the work with diligence or within the time limits specified or because of his
disability or death. In any such case, the Consultant shall be paid the reasonable value
of the services rendered, based upon Consultant's standard hourly rates, up to the time
of the termination. The Consultant shall keep adequate records to substantiate costs
and provide copies of original timecards in the event of termination or suspension.
15. Notices. Any notices, bills, invoices, or reports required by this
Agreement shall be given by first class U.S. mail or by personal service. Notices shall
be deemed received on (a) the day of delivery if delivered by hand or overnight courier
service during Consultant's and Agency's regular business hours or by facsimile before
or during Consultant's regular business hours; or (b) on the third business day following
deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid, to the addresses heretofore set forth
in the Agreement, or to such other addresses as the Parties may, from time to time,
designate in writing pursuant to the provisions of this section. All notices shall be
delivered to the Parties at the following addresses:
Agency: Carlos L. Orteqa, Executive Director
Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, California 92260-2578
Tel: (760) 346-0611
Fax: (760) 341-6372
With a copy to: Missy Wiqhtman, Prolect Coordinator
Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, California 92260-2578
Tel: (760) 346-0611
Fax: (760) 341-6372
Consultant: Brett Anderson, President
Sladden Engineering
77-725 Enfield Lane, Suite 100
Palm Desert, CA 92211
Tel: (760) 772-3893
Fax: (760) 772-3895
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16. Non-Waiver of Terms, Rights and Remedies. Waiver by either Party of
any one or more of the conditions of performance under this Agreement shall not be a
waiver of any other condition of performance under this Agreement. In no event shall
the making by Agency of any payment to Consultant constitute or be construed as a
waiver by Agency of any breach of covenant, or any default which may then exist on the
part of Consultant, and the making of any such payment by Agency shall in no way
impair or prejudice any right or remedy available to Agency with regard to such breach
or default.
17. Attorney's Fees. In the event that either Party to this Agreement shall
commence any legal action or proceeding for damages for breach, or to enforce or
interpret the provisions of this Agreement, the prevailing party in such action or
proceeding shall be entitled to recover its costs of suit, including reasonable attorney's
fees and experts' costs.
18. Exhibits; Precedence. All documents referenced as exhibits in this
Agreement are hereby incorporated in this Agreement. In the event of any material
discrepancy between the express provisions of this Agreement and the provisions of
any document incorporated herein by reference, the provisions of this Agreement shall
prevail.
19. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, and any other documents
incorporated herein by specific reference, represents the entire and integrated
agreement befinreen Consultant and Agency. This Agreement supersedes all prior oral
or written negotiations, representations or agreements. No promise or representation,
whether oral or written, express or implied, that is not set forth herein, shall be binding
or have any force or effect. This Agreement may not be amended, nor any provision
waived, except in a writing signed by the Parties which expressly refers to this
Agreement.
20. Partial Invalidity. In case any provision of this Agreement should be
deemed by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any
respect, the validity, legality or enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be
affected or impaired thereby.
21. Successors. This Agreement shall bind and insure to the benefit of the
respective heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns of the parties to this
Agreement.
22. Waivers. No waiver of any breach or default of any term or provision of
this Agreement shall be deemed a waiver of any other term or provision of this
Agreement, and no waiver shall be valid unless in writing and executed by the waiving
party.
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23. Construction. Section headings in this Agreement are solely for the
co`nvenience of the parties and are not a part of and shall not be used to interpret this
Agreement. This Agreement shall not be construed as if it had been prepared by one of
the parties, but rather as if both parties have prepared it. Unless otherwise indicated, all
references to Sections ace to this Agreement. All exhibits to this Agreement are hereby
incorporated by reference.
24. In case of conflicts within the contract documents, the document
precedence shall be as follows:
(a) This Agreement
(b) Exhibit A—Proposal for Inspection and Testing Services
(c) Exhibit B — Rate Schedule
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, said parties have executed this Agreement effective
as of the Effective Date above.
CONSULTANT:
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acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized
capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or
the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
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EXHIBIT A
PROPOSAL
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77-7ZS �itkid Lu,, Soite 1N� P�tlm Derert, CA 9�211(760) 771,�893 N�: (769) 772-3895
G782 Stanton Ave., Suito A, eue� Park. CA 90621 {�14) 523-0952 Fax (7l4) 523-1369
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15438 Chofume Roed, Su+te A, Viaorville, CA 92392 {?60�Xi2• t 868 Fax (7G0) 962-1878
November 2, 2006
Palm Desert Redcvelopment Agency
73-510 Fred Waring
�'alm Dcsert, Cali[omia 92260
Attention: Missy Wighhnan
Subjc�t:
Project:
Proposal fur Soil Testing Services
Entrada Del Paseo — Phase 2
SWC Hlghway 111 and EI Paseo
Palm Desert, Califomia
Proje�t No. 522-1249
ST'D-06-379
Pursuant to your requcst, we are pleased to submit the following proposal to provide thc s�oil testing
servicrs as outlined herein during the conslruction of phasc 2 of the En�ada Del Paseo complex located
on the southw�st comer o£ Fiighway 11]. and �I Pasco in the City of Palm Desert, C.�lifornia. Thr prujrct
will include the rough gradin� of an additional building pad along with the ��onstrurtion of the associated
site imprc�vemecus and the installatIon of vsrious undcrground utiliti�. The proposed scope describ�d
herein and the associated fces for our servives are based upon our reccnt discussiuns regarding tha
prc►ject scheciuling and test sequcncing as well as our previous experience on similer projecls.
SCOPE OF S�RVICES:
Servicc� would include trstin� and observations during building pad gr�ding, underground utiliry
installation and onrsite improvemenl con�truction. Observations and tcxHng would be perform�i on an
intermittent basis during building pad grading and tk� conskruction of the various site improvements.
T�.,ting servic� will include ficld rnmpaction testing and the associated laboratory tecting nea�ary to
evaluate (and document) compliance with tli� recommendations of the soils report and appiicable
governmcntal ag�ncies. Tcsting wlll be performed In accordance wilfi appropriate ASTM standards.
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'I'h� fees Eor testit�g scrvice.s will be dependent on rnntractor scheduling and proje�t sequencin�. Fee,� wF11
be invoiced at the foll�wing hourly rAtes. �ce:j are sub)ect to change without noticc.
Field Tcchnictian ................................................. $85.00/hour
A�oject Enginccr ................................................ �135.00/hour
Principal En�ineer ............................................ $175.00/hour
'Pesring and obscrvatiorts during building pad grad[ng
5 8a s at 4 hours do ...............................�1,700.00
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Testing of un-site Rcwer, water and utll l ty trench backfill
� 0 da s at 2 hours r da ...............................$1,700.00
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Testing of curb, spandrel and flowgutter subgrade
10 days at 2 hours per day .................................�---.........................__$1,700.00
Testing c,f parking lot and street sub�rade and base material
4 days at 4 hours per day ......................................................•••.........$1,360•Ocl
FEES:
`Chr f�s for lesNng servic�s will be deperdent on contractor scheduling and proj�•et sequencing. Fees will
be invoiced at the hourly rates in the attached Sch�dule of F�es. Field technician time will typirally be
invoiced in 2 hour incn•ments.
The construction schedule assumed for the purposc of prrparing th;s proposal Is bascd upon our recent
discussions and our prevlous expericnce with projects of similar sizc and s�ope. Once the Einal
�-onstruction �chedule becomes known, !he scope and accaciated fees can be defined to more dosely
reflect the probable cos�,.
Based upon the assumed construction scheduiing, the total fees for compaction testing during building
pad gradinK and the installation of sile improvements is ��stimateci to t� approximaraly �,4l�i1.00
Billing wil) be limited tu the actual time required to provide adequate observaHons and tcsting servio�_
With efficient contractor performance and xheduling, these fees c�n be limitcd. �
Laboratory testing will be prrformed as diaated by soils conditions and jurisdictional r¢quirements and
will be invoiced on a per test basis. Total f�es for laboratory testing are estimated to be approximatc:ly
$1,000.00. The cos�ts for indivtdual tesks arc in the attached Schedule oE Fecs.
Totaleatinnated fees ..........._ .................�...........�... ............�........................»......»....»....�...$7,460.00
Slatdsn Exgineering
FROM SLADDEN PALM DESERT
(FRI)NOV 3 2006 7:50/ST. 7:49/No.6802770256 P 4
Nuvest�bo�' 2, 2W6 -3- Pr�jcrt Nc�_ 522-1249
SPU-0G-379
Tf there are Any qnestions rcgarding this propoisal or additional informatIon becnmes available that may
assist in refining the rnst estimate describcd herein, pleasc rnntact the underaigned. Plcosc revirw and
iniHa) che attached Agreement Provisions rev 2.0 dated 3/04 as they form part of tius agrecment. Upon
acceptance of this proposal, please sign one mpy and return it to �ur uff'ice as authorization to proceeci.
Rcspectively submitted,
SI..ADDEN ENGINEERII�IC
AttachmCnt9:
Agreement Provis'ions rev 2.0 3/04
Schedule of Te�ss, A/05
II�i WITNESS WH�REOF, the partic.: hereby execute this agreement upon the trrms and conditions stated
abovc and in the attached A�reemcnt Prov[sions rev 2.0 datcd 3/04 which is to be initialed.
paim Desert RedeveIoprncRi Agency
�y
Name
Ti tl¢
Date
s;gnature
Prtnt
Sladden �ngineering
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Name _ _ ��gtt LtiLiO_derson
Title
Date
Pre�ent
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SladdeK Engi�cereng
FROM SLADDEN PALM DESERT
�Sladden Enginoering
(FRI)NOV 3 2006 7:50/ST. 7:49/No.6802770256 P 5
'fERMS AND CONDITIONS
Gfant e�d Mbnd Valley Sladden. Inc. hutce �oForrad to as Sladd6n
Enginseri►i0 a9ree that the following p►vvi�ions shall be pprt of lhls
agreert�ent
�. Cl�enc and s�add«, Enpineai�o aprw to 000peraw w�� eacn omer
In order to h�llld fheir reapOniiDl�tl�s and oblipodons under tllis
agreement Both Cllent and Slsdd�n Enginee�i�g shad endeevor to
mdintaln pood working relaUonships amon9 m�nbeis of tFw prolect teem.
2. This egream�nt shall be bindln0 upon Ute hNri, azecuborS,
adminlstrators, suC�s6ssas and esaign` of Giant euld Sladden
Enginearing_
3. This eyPeeA16M shaY not be AHIQned by eithOf Glent or Slc�dder�
Englneerinp witFrout wa P�or wrilten Consent of U�e othAr.
4_ This apr�n'+�nt confeins ihe �ntlre syreemptt b�twecn ClieAt and
SlAdden Enel�eerinQ relatlrp Eo ths pfOJeCt and the pt0�tbn of aerviCe6
for the p�oj�ct. AnY P� �^��• p�� "�°�� �
ropresentetions not e�r��ly s�t �Or1h h uds apr.�m�nt are ot no torcc
ar eHeCL &ibseQuent m0�tlo+la Oo thb �proanent a�►�11 be In wrlUng
a�d eigned by both Cltont and Sbdde� E�ylnee�'�8-
5. Sledd�n Enp4►eerinq'a or C�ient's waiver d any torm� owiditlon or
oovsnant shall nvt oonsNtuta the wavNr o� any dhe► t6rm oor�dldon or
covenant. Sladden Enginesrin8's or qknt't waiver of any bre�ch oi this
agreement �h9N not constihite tl1e walver of amr Otl1er b►each af tlte
gy�06mef1L
6. If any terrn. oondition or aov�nant d tlds egrNment ia heW by a
oowt ot competent Ju�isd�cuan to be;nvalld. vold or uneMorcesble� me
rdneining provlqons of thi3 eqnement shaN be valld and Wntling on
GNent and SIAtltlAn Enqh�eerin9.
7. Thls agreement shafl bY goven�ed bY and canstrued in sceardarxx
wiUi the laws o( U�e State Of CWfomla.
8, n��ppo pi qrvices inClude6 Slddden EApMlesflnQ's as�bt�flCe
in applyk� tor 9ovemmental pertnka or approvab, Sladden En9kweriny'e
asabtartce slwN rat c�onstitut� a reproaentetion, w�nanry or guer8ntae
y,at such permita or approvols Mn'll bs aatod upon fawrably by any
ycve��enlal ayer�cy.
9. Upon Stsdden Erqine�ing'a request, Client shall axecute sind
daliver� or causo to bo vxicutod and dNiva►�d, fuoh addUo�al
infOnl'18tion. dOG1rt1Ef1� O► n10�1Ay Eo psy govCRMn6f1� hM and Cflelpea
whiCh a►e necessary for Sladden EnpiAseling to pe�fortn k 98NICes
pursua�t b the terms of this aqrNm�nt-
10. CYar►t adcno�wledpea aM ��Ports. P�S� ��oadorls. Mld data
notes and o�e► dowrnents, �okdktp NI docxrn�nfs on electronio medla,
preparod by Sladden Enpinee�k►g an instnman� of sendca, a+d sheu
rert�ain ths properp� o( Sladden ErpineeAng and may be used by 3leddsn
Enpk�eering wlfhout thv oona�r►t of (Mlent Upo� roquKt and payme�t of
ell oosts tmrdwd. d�enc b a�titled to a oop�r of all ilnal plerro and
�ecMcatio�s fa uN in ConneWon with the projsOt fOr wA�lch ths plans
a�d sp.dncatlons nave heer► orepshd- Clle�,c ecfcrwwleds�s that �ts
�ipht to uti�ze flna� plans and � and me aervloes ot S�adden
Engineerirlg prOvld�d P�t to thi3 AQINmMK wNl continue only i0
bng as Glent (a not 1n default, pwsuar+t b 1M tams and condivans of
th� agroemerti, and qient has performed all Ib oblig�tlons under thls
agreement.
11. Glient sprees not to use or pormit eny other person tv use peRs,
spec�fiC�tioni� drawln�a, coet �a4motes� ropoAs or olho► doouma�s
prcpured by 5laddon Enginsa�'ing whfch plana, fpad�0atlons. dra�Mr�
oost esUmates. raports or othe� do��xnerns are not t�nal end which ar+e
not sipned snd Stemped or �I�d bY Sledden En9�neeri�p- Gient sheli
be responslble for any suoh use ot non-fin�l Plans. spaClflc�ns.
drawings, coit asqmates, repo�ts or oTher dowmenls rwt aipned ano
stamped o� sealed by SIaQd�n Englneedng. Client hereby walves any
dekn tor IfPbi6ly agab�l 3ledden Erlgineerinp fof aueh uae. Cllent h,Ahor
agrees fhat Ar►al plane. ip�d�catlona� drawinps, cAit ostlmat�s, repab
or other doc�unsnts are ior the exduslw use of Client end may be uaed
by Client only fot tFf� proj�ct described on. Such 8nal plans�
speclflcatlons, drewing6, cost estlma6es, reportt Or plhu dooumenb moy
not bA ChBnQAd or used on a d'I(FKlrtt prolett wiUlOut WI'IltOn AUtho�f2attofl
or approval by Slsdden Engineering. If slgned et�edc-qr�nts are reyulred
ro be submitted wflh a stamP a�. �eY sheJl not bt considerod finsl for
�x,rposas of this peMe�yrAph.
12. In aocoptlng and �AilbJnp arty drawinqe. r6porta and detA On any
(o�m of e1ec0�Onit medfa geni�8t�d and firtnishOd by Sladden
En9��� CGant oov�enanta and �gra�s �at aK such electronic files are
i�sUumenl� of servic� o( Sladden Enqilw�^D, who shat) be dsemed the
auUar, arxf fhA11 re�ain all OOr.nmon law, statulory law and othx righlt.
iAdUdlnp oopyrights-
13. Client acknowied�� Sladden Er1g11�Yirk�O has the righl to complete
all servkx� agrNd lo be rendend Punua�t to this �p►aanent ln the
ev�t tNa agreano�t ie termkmted bdoro the oompletion oF aN servkes,
unless S�addan Enpine�rinp is ro�po�ble for we� euty lerminatbn.
CRer+� agreea to rolaass Slsdden En9��9 (rom ell YAblllty for senices
perlorr�eci. In the event e{I or any portiOn M the se�rioes by Sladden
Englneerinq ero susPeruied, ebando�ed� or ott+e�rlae terrr►inata4. C�lanc
shall pay Slsdden Enpkn�erk� dl fMs and charyes for s�rvlces Pr'ovided
prior to MdnlnaUon. not bo ex0�ed the aontra4t Hmqs epea6od herdn. if
rw�y. Glenc acknOwled9es If the pro}a:t sarvice6 are suspended and
raetsrtsd. there vMll bo �ddttlonal c�►s�e6 due w susp6ndon of Ihe
�aMcea wfitch shaN be paid for bY Cient es extra servioes purswnt to
pirapraph 48. ql�nt adcnowlsdp�s tf projeot sanAces are 6elmineted for
the Convsnlenoe of C�Ilent Sledden �nginee�kig i9 �rINM�d Fo roe9oneble
termination oosts and expen6es. b be paid by Cllent es exb'e servlces
pu�suant m peregraph 46.
14. If the �oope ot serviCat cOntained in UMs �preemerrt does not I�dude
OOnitrucdan-ph�e� i�rvk.�es ior thl6 proJect� (�lent aCknowled8ea such
oonsbut�ion-Pha�e sorvius wllll be provM�d bY cHent or by oW+ars and
t�ient as.wmo9 �N �ssponsfbility for inta�prebtlon of d►a eonhact
docum�nts and for conr.Uuelbn obeen►adon and aupervlslon and waives
any claim eqslnat Sladden En�kNe�Yip tl�at may fn any way be
oonn�c�ed therslo- In sdditlon� CNent agrees 6� rttdemnf►Y and hold
S18dden Enpineefinq hprtnleas fibm Arty loaa, alaim � or cost. inckiding
r�oneiDle etlomeys' h�s and oosls of Oshnse, ari�in9 or rosultbg trom
ths P��anc� Of such serviw6 by olher pere0ns a antltles and from
erry and all claims �risin9 from the modl6eallon, dari5eatlon.
fnterpretOtiO�. adj�►sbneMs � cha�pes m+�de to d�e co�hBCl doCl►rnOnts
tp reMct chenged �e�d or o�er aa�ditlons. exc%ePt ia deims adskig irom
tha sala nepllpence or wilMul misoa�duCt of Shddden Engineefing.
15. 4i�nt apr'ws that i� no wsy c�n Sladdan Englnearing be held
�esponstbla for errors or omla�ions af tlte c�ien4 other deaipn •
P�lessfonals. Contractas or auboonb�ators. TT�a viient epress to
indemrwfy, hold humless and detvlid Sl�dden Englnsedn9 trom any bss,
Clilm� 0� COst, indudiflQ IwfOr►�bb ntOf�tlyf' hN Pnd cafs of defeflS!
except where 6uCh loises ere tl1e result of nepNyenoe or wilHul
ma�cor+dua by s�eaden E�ginsertng.
16. Slsdden Enpk�e9rkig shsp be antitled 4o ImmidlatelY. and rWlhout
not�oo. suspend r,e pe�fonnanc�e of any ana al� ot its oeagalforn a�a�c
w tMs ayraament if CYent INes a vdunbry pNltlon seeking reRef under
tha llnitod States Bank�uptcy Cod� a If tt►ere �a a„ invohr�lary
b�nkrup6cy peti6lon 1Aed a�aind disnt in tl1e lfrltled SlAtss Bsr*►uP�Y
Court, and thst Petltlon is not ditrNss�d witlwn ARean (1 � dvy� ot Its
tIMnC• �►Y suip�rf�lon of saviaes made Du�Suant oo the provisions of d�ls
P��Ph shell oontlrMle um1 aueh tim� Ai d�ls igreert�ent hes been fuMy
and AroO��Y assumed In e000rdanc� with U�e appMcablo provisions of the
United StAEes BsnlwpEay Cods snd In oomplisnce with ths finel order or
�udpment bsumd by th. Bankn,plcy Court. H th. suspanslon of
pe�fOffMll� ef Sladden E11Qp1ilf�►Q'� ObliOsdOn puflUAIR t0 �tMi
d�96m�nt c�ndrNils (Or a PMiod In �8 Of f1i11Yly (80) daYs, Sladder�
Enpineering shaA have the rl�ht to terml�te aM servlGes p�x�uarn to this
apreernent
17. This pgneme�t ahMl not ba constnied to edter. af►pCc or walve any
design pfOf�b6bnal's lie�, rt»C11�niG'i If�n or atop notic,� rght, whkh
Siadden Enpineering nwy have lor �ha por�w►n+�nce ot se�vlces pursu�nt
to tlrs ayrvom�nt. C�fe�t ayrses b0 Proride to Sladden Enpinooring Ihe
present nam� snd addrasa cf the reoord owner oi tne propoRy upon
wh�C�+ tFN project is 10 bA lontod_ CkeAt els0 ayrNs to provide Sleddefl
Enpinee�inq wlth the na�le and 8ddress of any snd all ledpes who may
loan mon�Y �� Prok� and who are andtled bo reCsivA a preamh�ary
notico.
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�Sladden Engineering
TERMS AND CONDIT10N3
18. H pay�'►�nt fer Slsdden EnQinAadnp'a services is to b! rr►6da �
bihalf of CNant by � third-parry lender, Cliwlt 6gr!!s that Sl�dden
Er�erin0 ehaN not be reouirod �01r►demniy the third�arb+ �• in
the form of 0� endasement or olAerwiio, ps a oo�dition to reCeiving
pgyment ior services.
19. If Sladden Enpineerins, pu►su�rx to fhia ayreement, Droduoes P�uns.
specMcations, a oth� docume�s end/or pe�onna ffeld servloai, and
Suoh plans� sPedfiCsti�s. 0► Whet daxxneMs And/or flald aervices are
requ;red by any govertxAefltel sgenCy, and such goverrrnbnlsl agenoY
d�anges Rs ordineK+o�i� c.odes. PoNdas. ProaQuros or requkeme�ld aflor
the deM of ws agreemeM, any sddlu«�al offlce or Ae�d s.rvicas thaeby
requlrod sh�11 bs Pald (or by Giert es e�era �rvlces in accotdance wllh
p6ife�yraph 46.
20. Client acknOwiedpos Ihat the ddiyn servleas perfonned pufsuenl to
thi� apraament are besed uPon ffdd and o1hEr oofl�tlorK e�dstlng et the
Nme these esn+icea ware perfonned. (�lent fixtt�er acknowNd��s tt�at
fiefd and oU� oo�ditior�s m8Y cha�ge bY fhs tlme D�� cor�trucUor+
oocure and daribcefiort. aajuttm�nts, modfioseons and other changes
may be neoessary oo roHecx d�arged field or otl�er oondltlons. Sud+
clarlflcaUons. edluatrnents, fr�odMfcatlo�a and oM�er ohan�s shaN bs Daid
ier by CNent as extra se►viCes in aceordr►oe with perepreph 46.
21. S{adden Englneerinp la not rerpOniiblo tor delsy caus�d by
eCtivitMs or factOrS bly0�d Sladd�o Enqinee�ing's roaso�able control,
inCludinp but not Nmitld b, dAIaYS bY leason ol Ehikei, IOdcOuts. work
slowdown or stopDaOes. acadatts. aots of Ood� tailure of CNent to �m►ish
dmely lniormation or epprow or dbaPProve o( Siaddsn Enpineerinp's
aerviCes Or M�StNmenta of aefviCe prOmAtiY, �aW�Y P��o��o bY Clent
or otlier aonVeC10P6 Or g4vrrnmental apa�oie6. 4Vhan tuch delays
beypr►d Sladden EngirNM„g'i nason�ble ooatr0l o00u►, C�ent agreea
Sladdon Engi�in0 shall not be mpontibla in damapea na shell
Sladd�n Erqineering be de�m�d b be in defeult of Ihi� apreerneat
Further. whan such deleys 000ur� Clhnt aprees thet,lo the ��nt such
delsys cause 9hdden EnpineerNp to plrfolm Oxtra aeMoe0. euoh thaM
be p2fd tor by d'ient es exbe eAMCaa in ewOr�tlenCe wNh parspraph 4Q.
22 Sledden Engineering ehali nOt b� NabIY tor damayes fesuldng 1►om
tlte actlons or (npcions of govemmeMal apmc�es indudfr�g. but not
Ilmlled to, permit processinq, envkonm�l impact repoAs, dedl�tlo�s,
genaral pls�u and ameridmeals fher�le, zoninp mattera, annexations or
consolidabionc, vae or condlUonal uee pertnits, plojact or plan approvala,
and buYdlr►8 pamks. CNont s�ves Ih�t it is !M �eeponelbHih� oi die� 6a
m�ntAin in 4o0d standlnp ali povemrne�tal approvel5 Or qelrnits And Ihe
timely ePP�Y fOr anY necessary exierfeions theroo(.
23. If the soope of Senrioes requk�as Sladdan Enpineering b eetimate
quanUtles. su�h esdm�tos are made on the besis ot Sladden
Engineering'a expenenoQ And qualMkadons and reproaent 3lsdden
Enqinsering's best judgment as a professional psrnr*Ny bn+tiar wilh the
induetry. Mowever, 6uch setlmabs ere ony esWnates entl shell not
constlwte representatlona� wanentlea or gueqnlees of the quentltks of
Mw ■ubjoct of thc caNmal�.
24. diutt ackllowlEdges UTAt Sle�fd9n E11gkINring i5 nOt �portsibk (Or
the pertom�anca of work by d+ird portias indudinp, but not Rmited to, th�
oonatn,ctlon convactor and Ga suboontractors or utl�ty bcatlng s�ervlloes.
Sladden Erpinearinp tws no aulhorf� to re�ec! or direat the wak oi ttw ,
client or contradors, wch righls aro rNNred solely tor Ihe allenL
25. It is the Cdent's responelbMlty to fdMtNy any and aM on fi0� utHkf�i-
Repal►s required t� flx aAy utikbs not Id�nNll�d snd damapbd durlrtp the
executlon of thk oontrad by Sladden Enqineetiny wNl bo at 11+� (�i�nt's •
expenae.
26. Slpdden Engincering make� no werreinty� ellher exPreas a implied
aa t0 its fif10k1Q6, fBCOmmAndatlons, plRns, spef�flC9tlOf18, Of pro�onal
advice exaapt thet tl�e servioes +�rar0 pMfOemed purauent to ysn�raNy
accept�d itsndanls of pfolesslonal praicroe in e/faet at Mo tlmo and
bcalHy of parfortn�nco.
27_ In lha event (1) C,Yent agrees b, euthorizss, or permlts chenpea i�
the plaas� spACi�Cs�6 or docwr►snts propated by Sl�dd�n E�glns�riR9.
whfch chanpes are not oO�seM9d �o in wrltinp by Sladden Enyini�AnO. or
(2) CWent aAroes to. aufl�ori�ea a venlli!` oon�tnictlon of uneufhorized
dianges in the plana, apec�AcaYons or dxuments prepered br 3ladden
kngVnoeiing, which changes are rqt c�onsentad to in wrlUng by Sladden
Engineirinp. or (3) dient do� np� toNow teoormnandetions prepered by
Sladden Ergineefi�tp pureuant b this Agreement� wNch changed
recommendatbr�s are not oonseneed to in wridng by Sfadden
Enpneerinp: C�lent admowled�es that the unautlwri¢eC changec and
their eHeas ere noc ihe roavonsibiMb of Sladden Enyfneeriny and Cx�nt
agreea to releasu Slidden Engk�o�in9 f�o�'i a1 �abiqty arieing irom tt►s
use of Suoh chnngea� and iu�flNr aghes !o dden4� MdanMy and hdd
hamiless Sladd�n Engineerirg� +te ofNooro. dke�s, apenfb, emD�oYees
and subcon�adors irom and aprinat aN dakris, dsmanda, demepea or
costa, indud�ng atbmey�' feea, arieirp hom the uneulhorized changes.
28_ Cllent eyree5 lhat In a000Manoe rvith gonw�9y ac�cepted
c�f18WWon prectices� tl1Q COniwcUort aontfBCtOrpnd conaVucdon
subcbnhBCtOf'6 w� be requir+ed to lfeumc sale ard OOfI'1pl6te
responsfbAHy tor job site oo�itlorm duAn9 the course of c�ratruction or
the proj6Ct, lrK�udlnp setety d all psraons and poperqr, and that thb
r+qulremart ahall apply oonUnuouely and �t bc Iknited 10 nampl working
houre. N�ither ths probssioMl adfvitled of SIBAdsn Engfnsednfl nor fhe
prssonce of Sledden Engl�p or ili Y�'�pby'ces or 9ubConlydCtOr6 at a
conSWcqon slte ahetl relieve tM oontrac�or end it� euboontractor of their
abligationa. duties and reapon9ibilNes Indudhy. but na Iknfled to.
construdion me�ns, meU�ods. sequonci�� technquas or Pro�dtxsa
neCes6ary for perfo�riklg. SUpeMr�eendlny or OOOrdir�dng ell portions of
the wortc of construclfon in aoo0�danGe with the oonhBCt documcnls a�d
appNcable heaflh or oafoty requiremMt3 oi any rsgulatory agency or of
slqte law_
29. CGent �gra�s to rcqulre ib oonba�to� and subcanbaqors to revlew
1hs plenn, sped6cadons and doamenb preperod bY Slpdde�
Enpinee�in� prfor to the commenoement d constructiof�phasa work_ rc
the coraraclor and/or wboo�ssc�ors detennine thsre sro d�iciencies,
coAfliCb6� 6rrps. omis�iOAf. OOd� �i0latlons. irtlpfOpYr uils of materials,
or other deAde�G�c � the plans. t�pad6catlons and documeMs ix«pared
by 3lsdden Enykt�eriry, contradora a�d 6ubConKaceors aheq noti(y
CNent so lhose defldenaos mey be oomeated by Sladdsn En9lneerin9
prbr to the Canmencem�nt d oonatrvotion-phase wak.
30. If during the oo�ahvotion phoee of tha projoot CMent diacovera w
becomes awdr6 Of d�anged lield Ot Other cooditlot�a wfiiCh necessltate
oladflca�ons, modiBcetlons or oth�r chanpes b the plArts. speclliCadons,
esdmaoes or other dooume�fd D�P�ed bY Sleddert El/dneerk�p, Cp�nt
agrs�s to notJ(y Sledden EnpGto«Inp and re4ah 31adclen Enqine�Hng co
Propare tl�e neoessary Challges d modfAcs�ons beFo►e conatruc��on
ecd�itle6 prooeed. Fwther� CINnt og�s �o requlra a provision in it3 �
OonstructlotlOonVeCfb iof (hs proJ�cx whbh requirea ihs ColNtdt� (o
promptiy notiy ahn► or any chanped fleld or aha corK6Gona ao �hsc
CUcru may in tum notNy $ladden EeginoarM� Purswnt bo the provi�i0r1S
oi this parspraph. Any vxNa work pwlo�med by Sladckn Engineering
purSuent tD tl�fs pa�&qraph shall be paid fOr aS eXae sYrv�CYB pUr8uent to
parapraph 48.
31. f�iant apreas to Ifmit the Gebiity of Stadd9rl EnqMwe�lnp, lts
Prin�ls. emPbYNs and tubcontnceors, to CYer�t and io aN oond�aclors
8rtd Subo0fNr61G01a 0� IhC ArojOct, tor My d0Y11 OI' aCtlOn A1lshlg tn IDrt,
conaact, or shiat �d0�iqr, b th� sum of Sladden Enyi�eering's 1es or
szs,000 wn�cnever �s �ece�.
3Z. q1911t agloYi t0 pur�haae antl meif118{t1, 01' CauiY COntr�C�Or to
purehas� and maintal�, dtxirq thN COur6e ot aonstrtx:tion, buildera risk
'all rhk' Insu�71r1oe, whiCh will nafrie Sladd�n Engk�te►in8 as an addidonel
named {nsu►ed ss its int.rsat moy app�w.
33. 9lsdden Erpl^eerk�9 requirae twtlRcetlo^ o� any and aN known
envk+o�m�ntel e�fety hazards prtor eo bagkwMng wwk. Md. H sn
anvira�wnantal setely hezerd beo0m�i known during work Stadden
Enginee�ing roqu�roa Imm.diete rwtiUcador►.
34. Clbnt ack�wNedgw N+ee Shddan Enpineerinp's soope of sarvic�s
fOf' Clfi D�� d0ea not in01ud8 8fly SBN(CK rllBGed in 811Y �Y �
aabeatos andlor haswdous ar boxio mate�iale. 8�+ot�1d Slsdden
En�n�s�k�p or arry dher paRy encounter s�xi� mate�ais on tha )ob a�ce.
or ihould It Ir► any other wsy b�come knawn tl�et such maler�a�s arr
present or moy b. ans�nt on n,e pD �it. or sny aol� � r�aerby are�
whieh may alfeat S�Pdd�n BnpM�wrinp's s�vio�s. Slodd�n En0�9
may. �t ka oPdo�. au.pend a tem�inate wortc on tl�a proj�et untp s�x�
time as qiAnl retalns a quaR6ed Contractor to eb�te and/or rernove tha
PsQe 2 d 3
Ternm ar�d Cond�dor� rsv 2Q 3/04
FR4M SLRDDEN PpLM DESERT
�Sladder� Engineering
(FRI)NOV 3 2006 7:51/ST. 7:49/No.6802770256 P 7
i'ERMS AND C4NDlTIONS
aabeatos and/er hazardoua or to�dc mat�ials and warrant fhat the job slte
is fres irom any I�rd whlch mey roSutt from the e�datenCe of �uch
mateAala.
35. CGent hereby agrees to bri�g no cause of acdon on dny basis
whatsoevsr agair►at S�d4�n Enylneairp. its ollfcets and direotors,
Pdncfpals, emproy�s� eper►os and suboonE�aalon H sueh deim or causv
of actla� in any wey wro1►Id irn01�! Sladdsn Enqinbeflnq'� f�nices tor th!
imrestlgaMon� detection� abalemeM. reWsoemmt. we or apoa6c+ltion. or
remova� a producm. mece►ia�is a a�es oon�inr�p,a�os.
sabeatas aemant pipa, snNor any I�z�rdous or b�dc mAtNials. CBe�t
fu�ther dprAes �o defe�d� i�xlintnify and hold h9rrrd�ss Sladden
�+9���9• � oRicKs. dl�ealors. Oris�clpafs, empl0yees �nd
subconaactors irom any esbsabs and/or hsse�dous or topa mat�fal
related OIaiM6 th3l m8Y bt brougllt DY � P�� ii A►esU11 of U1b
swvice� providsd by Sbdden En�k�oerinp Pumuant to �I� apreernent,
e�cCept d�lms caused by tA6 �ole neglipenc� or wlllful ml�o�+ct of
Sladden Eng�na4�ng.
36. !n fhe ev6nt o( a�y Jillpstlon sri�ing Bom or releted to the senrloee
providrd under thia agreem�nt, the tu�ev�ilin9 P�Y w1M be endtled to
r000verY of ab rsabonable costs in4urr�d. incJudirg ateif dmQ. couit oosts,
attome5�' fees und o�M►�r rolatad expenss�.
37. Cbe�t agroos Ut3t in t1w wwnt Sladdan �npineorinp Inatitutes
IiUgatlon to en�orCe or Intsrpret the prOvlibns of this agreAmM'�t such
litipatlon It to be brouqllt ind adJudiwt�9d in the aPP►op�i�te COUrt In the
county in which Slsd�kn EnpMNriny'a pluoe of bueiness b loo�ted, and
Cpent waives the Apht �o briny, try or remove suoh �dgitan b any oU1er
c�u�xy aiod�e� asa�c�
38. (a) Bxf.��t as Provided �� =ubdfviafona (b) snd (c� in en Mfort b
resnNe eny conAlcts tl�at ari�e du�w�g tl�e deel� or canslrucUon of tt�e
prr�ject or foMowing oompletbn of the project, dlent and $ladden
Engir�eerinq aprce that aN dieputas between tham a�isinp out of a
roladng bo this aqr�ament ahall be submkNd to nonbindfny madlatfon,
unleas the parUes mutually agroe otl�e�wise.
Client and Sladden Enyineerinp fi�rtl�r agree to inClude e slmMer
msdlaUon provision i� all agrem�enb with IndeDe�de�t oonttt�ctors end
aonsultants rstawnOd fOr Ihe projed �qtd 00 requk�e aN �dent
oonVactors and Sledden Enpk►�erinq aho Eo ir►chde a�im� m�diation
provlilon In all apreements vr�th subconbac�ors. euppflarb or fabrlr.ators
so ratained, lt+ereby prov�ing Ifor meciiatlon es th� pAmary maGwd fw
di�putd rssokiUan between fhe parti�s b those apreemenb.
ib) SUbtlM�iOn (a) shall nOt pf�eCNq� Of NrrMt Sl�dden Enpineerinq's
ripht ta fMe sn aotlon tor cotl�pNpn pi �ees if the amount in disput� is wtthln
�9 JYri3dICfi0f1 Of tf1C S1Y1�10�0�1}Ig ppy[t.
(a) 3uD�livi6ion (a) shail not predude of Gmit Slidd�n Lnpk�e�Hng'e
right te porfect ot e►ifotce sPPlicablb dosfQn ProNssionai's and►or
mechenk't �ien o� stop noNp nrr�disa.
39. (a) Except as provided in subdivieiorn (b} on4 (a), h tho ovent the
pArtles 10 fhis agreM�e�t are urabls eo roa0h A medinhW reaoiutbn of
any dlspute ariainp out of tl►9 eerviCoi rondwad pursua�t �D tiiis
epresmenC !n acco�da�x with perepro�ph 43, th�, uNess the partka
muh+eMY a0� �e, wch �putes ahaN be tettlod by bfndirp
a►bitratlon in acoondance with �e Consvuotlo� lndusory abitratbn Ruias
or aw amencan Arwranon agsoci�tion. dnrl judpmenc upon me awaro
reridered by the arbitretor(6) may bs eMerod fn any court having
jurisdiodon thoreot.
(4) SuGdhriabn (a) shall not prevk�d� o� �mit Sladdon E�ngineenny's
rSght to bk an actlon for coMeohon of t�c if ihe amount is disputs fa wllhln
the juriRdlction el the smatl claim� t�oun,
(o) Subdivi6lon (a) ahall not pnecluda or (i►nit Sl�dd�n Engineering's
ripht tc p�fecl or enforce appNcaWe d�6ipn profissional's rndlor
mechwliC'� I'wn Or:tOp n0�ioe rert�ndiea.
40. Sladd�n Enginee�inp yhep »ot bo tiqulred Oo ex,ecx�te eRy
docundllS 6uDee4uent co the sigr�inp Of tl� �preiment thet in any wey
might, In the Judanent of Sledde» Er�pk�rk�p, irxxeaee Sleldden
EngineerinD's contrpdwl or le�l obllp�tbns or ridka, or the avnllaDll►ty or
casb ot his or her profOSWOnaI or general ItabiNry in�uranc�,
BILLING ANO DAYYENT
a1. All tqes and other oh�rg90 dw SladCw� Enpin�aAng wIM be biUed
momhly �nd shsll b� due et the tlm� of hllUrg uMess spe�fied oUkrwlse
in thls apreement. If CNM�t faBa 10 PaY Sladd�n Enptneerir�y within thirty
f 30) daYs aRer k�voiaes ew+e rond�ed. Sisdden lnpY�eerinp shall heve
th� rlght in ib sdo d►auetion 10 ooneidar such defBuR in payme�t a
materfal bresch of this �ndn a�reement dnd, upon whtten noticcs,
SI1b(!er► Bn�pneerirq's dudut. cbpetlom end rosportslbNitles undor this
aprenment may bt auepended or �that�d. In suoh warK, (Ml�nt shall
P�pMY paY Sladden Engln�erYip tor sM outslarxl��g ieea and ChOrgos
due S1sdd«'► Enpk�eerir�p At tl+e tlme of au9�Asbn or tem�nation. N
S�add•n Fr�ineeAng Necis to auap�nd or tem,lnats Slsdden
Enpb�e�lnp's servioes pur6ua�t to thi9 pf'iDvi8lon, 51atl0en �k�esrin0 is
entitled lo �6�Psonable au�spsnsbn w tertnin8tion d7sts or e�er�ses.
42. CU1mt agrees H1ed a1 plllinga fnom Slpdden Engir►esMy (p CUent are
correcA and bindlnp on C.�ent urapss Client, wflhin tan (10) deya irom d�e
date oi reo9ipt of such biNny, nvGfift S�addert Eriqins�Mp In w►Itlng of
allagrd kwcwracles, diachpandea. or �rrora In bNAng.
43. C1ilnt �� to pay a mor+lNy late peyina►t 61►p�e, whlch wip �v
ttw itrsser d one ancl onahelf pao�nl (1-1/2!6) p�sr mp�M� or a monthy
oharg9 not to excesd U+s maximum leg�l rat�, w1Aeh wlll De e�i'ied Ic
any unpeid bslance corm�er�dnp �hMy (3p) deyy eRer q�e date of the
biUing-
a4. !f M� projs�:t is cor�itfe►ed aN or in D�AA s D►d� �Quirin8 DaYn'ient
or +ne vroveilinq wage. a�en a,a aNrn is req�,�red a nodh� sladaen
Fn�lnearirw, � 6 m campitarx�e wia, me teQa1
reQuifArnYnts the prAvAlNnp waDe Idw6 In Me�t
45. In th� �vMt Sladden F.f1�inNrirp's 1ee SCh�dule Charpes due to
Any ir+crease d oosts such ss, but no1 kmlted �o, me graMing ot waye
lnciaeses. lntr�ases in iqsufBnCs, or lncreese in ths cost of Nvk�y, during
the Nfetlrt�e of thia apreemenL tt�e inorwt� sAaU be appliad ro aY
romai�inq iso�v and aheryes to rellu:t the inore9svd wa�ts.
46- C�lent epfept th�t if qlent roquKts seMGes not epoci�ed in thc
soope of servlc� deec�ibed in tl�is agraement, CKent wll pay for all such
sddNter►al eervioYe a� exbne servfoes� la aoco�dlince wlTh Stadden
E�9���9's �nQ til0es ut�ltad fa Mtis cant�t.
Pags 3 of 3 Tarms and CaWitims rev 2.0 3101
CONTRACT NO. R25590A
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RATE SCHEDULE
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F�ROM SLADQEN PALM DESERT (FRI)NOV 3 2006 7:51/ST. 7;49/No.6802770256 P 8
Sladden Engineering
77-725 Eofieid lraay Sdte 100� ���m Desert, CA 92211(7W) 77?,�893 F�x (760j 7'7'lr3895
67252 Stnnton Ave., Suite n, Bucc�a Pa�k. CA 90G21 (�14) 323-0952 Fax {714) 523-1369
454 Egan Avenue. kicaumont, CA 92223 (9S1) &FS-7743 Fax (931) 845-8863
1543R Cholamc Rvad. Suiu A, Victorville, CA 92392 (760�62-I R68 Fax (760) 962-1 R7K
�006 SCAFDULE OF FEES
�ENERAY. SCOPE OF S�tV[CES
Sladdon Enginccring provides professional services in the ficld of soil mechanics, foundAtions
Jcsig� and earthwock tngineering in accordancc with generally acccpted practices at the time of
scrvice. No warranty, cither expressed ar implies, is granted as a part of the perforcnance of our
work. Sladden Engineerttig does not provide servic�s rclated to consiruction safety and sha11 bc
held harmless from any liability related to safety issues.
In the event that the client roquescs tumination of work prior lo complction, wt reserve the rip,6t to
complctc (at the alient's cxpense) Any an�lysis or testin� considered nceessary to complet� �ur
records and proceoc our pre�fc�sional reputation.
PROFES�IONAL SERVXCES
Yrincipal Engineet ................................. .......... $175.00 per hour
...................... ................
Scnior Engineer/Goologist .................................................................... 5�150.00 per hour
Projcct F.ngineer/Geologist ................................................................... $135.04 pcx hour
StA�Engineer/Geologist ....................................................................... 5�100.00 pct hour
SoilTe�chnioian ....................................................................................... $67.40 pet' hour
Soil Technician - F'revailing Wage ......................................................... $85.00 per h�ur
Deputy Gtacling Inspeclol' ....................................................................... S7S.00 pc:r hvur
Administration............................. ...................... ................................. $60.00 pet hotu
SecmturiAl.............................................................'----.........,...,.......--��---- �SO.Ot} per hour
1ZCpori Preparation ................................................................................... �67.00 pea� hour
Miuimum ChArgts: Dilling will bc chargod in two hour incrCments and a minitz�um of two hours
will be ehargtd tor field tesring and show up time even if nv tcsting is perforu�cd.
LABORATOYt'Y TES�'iNG
Maaimum Aensiry/Optimum Moistura (ASTM 1557 - Mcthod A) ............... S 128.00 cach
Maximum Density/Optimum Moisture (ASTM 1557 - Mcthoei C) ................ $148.00 each
Maximum Dcnsity/Optimum Moistur+� (CaliforniA Impact) ........................... $128.00 cach
Sicvc Analysis (witI�out 200 wash) ................................................................... 585.04 each
Sicve Analyais {with 200 w-a,ah) ...................................................................... $105.00 each
Expansion index (UBC 18-Z) .....-� ..................................................................$11U.00 �ach
R-Value Determin,ation ............................................... ................................... $27;5.00 each
Sand F,Quivalent (Avera�;c of thrte) ................................................................ $105.00 each
LiguidLimit................. •----.._..---...----........................... ..._...................,..........SS6.00 each
rlu.glic Limit ......................................................................................................$56.(Hl each
Plasticity Indez (Lic�uid lunit & Piastic limit) .............................................•--.. $95.00 each
llirtctShcar Test ............................................................................................. $120.00 each
MsushallMax A/C .......................................................................................... $162.OQ each
Soluble SulFate Content Determittation ............................................................S46.OQ each
Corrosion Seri�s Determination ..................................................•---................ $135.00 each
Asphalt �xlracrion CradAtion .........................................................................$1b5.00 each
"'*Prices azc subject to change without notice
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