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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
Sam Chastain Trail Project:
Cost and Feasibility Study Services
July 8, 2026
Submittal Deadline: August 10, 2026
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City of Renton
Parks and Recreation
July 8, 2026
Submittal Deadline: August 10, 2026, 12:00 PM (Noon)
The City of Renton – Parks and Recreation Department is soliciting Statements of Qualifications
(SOQ) from interdisciplinary teams to provide professional cost and feasibility study services for
the Sam Chastain Trail project. This project aims to establish a pedestrian and bicycle-friendly
pathway linking Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park and Cedar River Trail Park through the creation
of a new over-water and on-grade trail system. The trail will be fully ADA accessible and
accommodate various activities such as walking, jogging, cycling, and wildlife observation. It will
prioritize enhancing visitor experiences amidst Lake Washington's natural environment while
minimizing ecological impact. Ultimately, the project seeks to enrich recreational opportunities,
encourage active transportation, and bolster citywide connectivity.
To initiate the project, the City seeks to conduct a comprehensive cost and feasibility assessment
prior to moving forward with the project’s full design, permitting, and construction.
CITY OF RENTON OVERVIEW:
Renton is a growing city with a diverse population of nearly 110,000 residents. The City’s parks and
natural areas system includes 58 distinct properties totaling approximately 1,339 acres, providing
a wide range of recreation opportunities, community gathering spaces, and access to nature. Many
of these sites also play a critical role in preserving natural areas, protecting wildlife and riparian
habitat, and supporting clean water and a healthy environment.
In early 2026, the City adopted an update to its Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan (PROS
Plan), which establishes an ambitious vision for future parks programming and development. In
addition to the Sam Chastain Trail Project, the City anticipates advancing master planning and
design efforts for at least two additional facilities, including renovations at Ron Regis Park located
at 1501 Orcas Ave SE; the Tri-Park area inclusive of Liberty Park, Cedar River Park and a portion of
the Cedar River Natural Area near downtown Renton.
SITE BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT:
The project site is located along the southern shoreline of Lake Washington where the Cedar River
empties into Lake Washington. The vision for a completed Sam Chastain Trail is a continuous
connection along the southern shoreline of Lake Washington, linking Gene Coulon Memorial Beach
Park to the northern terminus of the Cedar River Trail at Cedar River Trail Park (Figure 1). The trail
was first formally identified in the 1990 Trails Master Plan as a key segment of the Lake Washington
Trail. However, a proposed shoreline trail along South Lake Washington predates this master plan
and is also shown in the 1978 Comprehensive Park & Recreation Plan. The alignment continues to
be reflected in Renton’s current Trails and Bicycle Master Plan, adopted in 2019 (Figure 2).
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In 2003, a conceptual Master Plan (Attachment A) was developed, and the City Council formally
designated the planned segment linking Cedar River Trail to Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park as
the “Sam Chastain Connection—Waterfront Trail,” honoring the late Community Services
Administrator.
The assembly of easements and leases required for the project began in 1990 and was completed
in 2021. Easement documentation and additional background information related to the project,
including previous reports, are available for reference here.1 Refer to Attachment B for site photos.
PRELIMINARY SCOPE OF WORK:
The following is a preliminary scope of work that may be modified slightly in coordination with the
selected consultant. It is important to note that this scope of work is entirely grant-funded by the
Washington State Department of Commerce (DOC) with minimal opportunity for adjustment. The
anticipated budget for this scope of work is approximately $415,000.
Task 1 - Project Initiation and Planning
• Conduct an initial kick-off meeting to visit the site and review project goals, objectives, and
timeline with the City of Renton Parks and Recreation Department.
• Review background information provided by the City.
Task 2 - Site Investigation and Analysis
• Conduct site surveys to locate and document topography, soil conditions, property
boundaries/easements, and both developed and environmental features.
• Perform geotechnical and hydraulic studies to establish design parameters for the on -
grade and over-water trail segments.
• Prepare a Critical Areas Report, Mitigation Plan, and Biological Evaluation to support
permitting efforts.
Task 3 - Community and Stakeholder Engagement
• Assist in discussions with WA DNR, Boeing, Southport and interested trail partners such as
King County.
• Offer stakeholder and community engagement support.
• Outline recommended trail operation agreement parameters, including updates to local
trail user rules, security measures, and maintenance/management guidelines.
Task 4 – Preliminary Design
• Develop and assess typical trail details, including on-grade trails, on-grade boardwalks,
1 File link:
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over-water structures, transition gangways, and viewing platforms.
• Create updated schematic plans and details at a sufficient level for permit applications
(assumed 30% design).
• Provide a Construction Feasibility Assessment memo based on discussions with local
contractors regarding likely mobilization, sequencing (including in-water work windows),
material procurement, and installation methods.
Task 5 - Permitting and Regulatory Compliance
• Determine compliance with zoning regulations and identify required permits.
• Host an on-site project introduction inviting City, State, and Federal agencies as well as
tribal representatives.
• Professional archaeological survey of the project area prior to any ground disturbing
activities.
• Assess potential environmental impacts and develop mitigation strategies, including
habitat restoration measures.
• Generate comprehensive permit application documents in compliance with regulatory
requirements, including a detailed project narrative and design plans that are formatted for
specific permit applications.
Task 6 – Project Budget and Funding
• Estimate construction costs based on materials, labor, and equipment requirements.
• Develop a comprehensive Funding Plan, detailing potential sources such as grants,
donations, and private sponsors. Include funding requirements, application narratives, and
timelines.
o Potential funding partners could include King County and Washington State
(Appropriations, RCO – ALEA and WWRP grants), Federal sources (Appropriations,
DOT/FHA, and LWCF grants), Regional Transportation Authorities (Sound Transit,
PSRC), Non-profit Organizations (Washington Trails Association, Cascade Bicycle
Club, Trust for Public Land), the Port of Seattle, and private businesses.
Task 7 - Project Management and Coordination
• Maintain regular communication with the City project manager and interdisciplinary team
members to ensure alignment with project goals, schedule, and budget.
• Proactively manage risks and resolve any issues that may arise during the project lifecycle.
This project is grant-funded by the Washington State Department of Commerce, with a grant
agreement that imposes specific terms and conditions on the City and all contractors paid with
grant funds. A copy of the final grant agreement will be provided following Notice of Intent to
Award, and once the grant agreement is fully executed by the City and the Department of
Commerce.
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STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQs):
It is the City’s intent to select a consultant based on team and personnel qualifications, past or
current projects of similar type and size, and demonstrated ability to complete work within budget
and schedule. Once the City has reviewed the qualifications, one or more firms may be requested
to provide additional information and/or participate in an interview process.
City staff will evaluate the SOQs and select the most qualified consultant(s) to proceed with the
next step in the selection process. The final selection will be based on the written SOQ and
interview as determined necessary by the City.
Applicants are to limit their submissions to an 8.5 x 11 page-size PDF with no more than twenty (20)
pages total, single-sided (10 pages printed front and back). The following items do not count
towards the page limit: cover, letter of interest, full page resumes, and Submittal Requirement
#4(a) (Example of Work).
SUBMITTAL DEADLINE:
The City must receive Statement of Qualifications by August 10 at 12:00 PM (Noon). Submittals
received after this deadline will be disqualified.
Please direct all questions and submit SOQs to Jason Lederer, Parks Planning Manager via email:
jlederer@rentonwa.gov.
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Complete SOQ responses shall address the submittal requirements described below. The
requirements are organized to align with the Consultant Evaluation Criteria described in this RFQ.
SOQ response organization is at the discretion of interested consultants and teams and will not be
considered during evaluation and scoring.
1) Optional Materials:
a) Front Cover - The Cover Page will not count towards the SOQ submittal page limit.
2) Specialized Experience and Technical Competence:
a) Letter of Interest – The letter should briefly summarize the team’s qualifications and
experience relevant to the scope. A principal or officer of the firm authorized to execute
contracts or other similar documents on the consultant’s behalf must sign the letter.
b) Project Team – Describe your project team and why it is the best fit for this project. At a
minimum, address the following items in your response:
i) Provide a list of key personnel indicating their specific role for this project , as well as
any applicable licenses or certifications, and clearly identify your Project Manager.
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ii) Evidence of project team’s ability to perform the required services including a
professional resume for each of the named key personnel, indicating the extent of their
experience on projects related to this type of work, and team capacity to complete the
scope of work in a timely manner.
iii) Outline your entire project team’s experience working together on projects of similar
scope and size. For each example project presented, indicate the team members and
their role.
3) Approach to the Work:
a) Project Understanding – Explain your understanding of the project, components, and
challenges.
b) Project Approach – Based on your understanding of the project, explain how your team’s
approach will provide the best outcome for the City, community, and stakeholders this
project aims to serve.
c) Project Management Approach – Describe your project management approach.
d) Project Coordination – Describe your approach for project coordination with
subconsultants, if applicable.
e) Quality Control – Describe your team’s quality control and quality assurance
measures/processes.
f) Scope of Work and Schedule – Describe how your approach to this project fits into the
scope of work described in this RFQ, and if you have any suggested additions/deletions, or
any other concerns with the proposed scope. Provide a preliminary schedule describing the
timing of tasks and deliverables.
4) Project Experience:
a) Representative Project List – Provide a representative list of clients for your team for three
(3) – five (5) projects within the last five (5) years related to this type of work. Include a
description of the project, client, date, and project cost (if plan was developed). Provide
reference owner’s representative name, phone number, and email address.
b) References – Provide three (3) references for projects related to the scope of work for this
RFQ. Provide project name, owner, reference names, phone numbers, and email
addresses.
c) Example of Work – Provide a copy of one recently produced product that is relevant to this
project. The Example of Work will not count towards the SOQ submittal page limit and can
be provided via an electronic link or as a separate PDF.
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CONSULTANT EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Respondent’s SOQ will be evaluated based upon the criteria listed in this section. In preparing the
SOQ, it is important to clearly demonstrate expertise in the areas described in this document. The
SOQ must demonstrate expertise and teams must have available, adequate, experienced
personnel in all scope areas described either through in-house staff or with sub-consultants.
Evaluation of responses to this RFQ will be based only on the information provided in the SOQ
package and if applicable, during interview and reference review processes. The City reserves the
right to request additional information or documentation from any firm regarding its SOQ
document, personnel, or other items in order to complete the selection process.
The following criteria will be utilized to evaluate the qualifications of each team:
Evaluation Criteria
a) Specialized Experience and Technical Competence: The
specialized experience and technical competence of the key
individuals who will provide the requested services as detailed
in the Scope of Work, including but not limited to the proposed
project manager, major subconsultants, and key staff from
each firm.
20 points
c) Approach to the Work: The firm’s problem identification and
proposed approach to accomplish the work as described in the
Scope of Work and appropriate, demonstrated capability to
explore and develop innovative project recommendations.
50 points
b) Project Experience: The firm’s recent experience and expertise
in providing services similar in scope and complexity as those
detailed in the Scope of Work.
30 points
d) Interview: Short-listed consultants, teams, and/or firms may be
selected for interviews and further consideration.
100 points
Total: 200 points
SELECTION PROCESS:
1) All SOQs received will become the property of the City and subject to the Washington State
Public Records Act (RCW 42.56).
2) The selection committee will evaluate, rate, and score each SOQ, according to the criteria
listed above, and may conduct reference checks as part of the process.
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3) This solicitation does not obligate the City to award a Contract to any respondent. At its option,
the City reserves the right to waive any irregularities in the SOQs and/or to reject any or all
submittals.
4) The City reserves the right to request clarification of information submitted, and to request
additional information from any firm.
5) The City shall not be responsible for any costs incurred by the firm in preparing, submitting or
presenting its response to this RFQ.
6) Once the City has completed the review process and has determined the most qualified firm, it
will negotiate a scope of work, performance schedule, fee, and professional services
agreement. Refer to Attachment C for the City’s standard professional services agreement. City
agreement terms will also include grant agreement terms and conditions. Respondents are
encouraged to review and be familiar with standard DOC grant terms, conditions, and
provisions including insurance, billing procedures and documentation, state public works
statutes, historical and cultural review, and other related items .
7) Approximate Selection Timeline:
Proposer’s Conference / Site Visit (Optional)2 July 16, 2026 – 9:00 AM
Clarification Questions Due July 23, 2026 – 5:00 PM
Question Responses Provided by City July 29, 2026
SOQ Deadline August 10, 2026 – Noon
SOQ Review Complete and Interviews (as required) Week of August 24, 2026
Notice of Intent to Award Week of September 7, 2026)
Contract Executed and Notice to Proceed September 20263
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION:
1) Minority-owned and Women-owned Business Enterprises: The City strongly encourages
minority owned and women owned businesses, socially and economically disadvantaged
business enterprises, and small businesses to respond to this RFQ, to participate as partners,
or to participate in other business activity in response to this RFQ.
2) Basic Eligibility: Any successful firm must be licensed to do business in the State of
Washington, the City of Renton, and must have a state Unified Business Identifier (UBI)
number. In addition, the successful firm must not be debarred, suspended, or otherwise
ineligible to contract with the City.
3) Approval of Sub-Consultants: The City retains the right of final approval of any sub-consultant
of the selected firm, the prime consultant must inform all sub-consultants of this provision.
2 Site visit meeting location at north end of Cedar River Trail Park near the Renton Rowing Center
(47.50021100951804, -122.2149584203969, https://maps.app.goo.gl/AbkCTBjY3E13AcKV6)
3 Exact timing contingent upon execution of forthcoming grant agreement.
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4) Documents Produced: All project drawings, reports, specifications, and other documents
produced under Contract to the City shall become the exclusive property of the City.
END OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
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CONNECTING AN IMPORTANT
REGIONAL TRAIL SYSTEM
Attachment A
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THE OPPORTUNITY OF A GENERATION TO
RESTORE A CRITICAL SHORELINE IN RENTON
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Lake
Sammamish
Ballard Locks
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Cedar River
Trail
Site Location
Major Missing
Link in Trail
System
Lake Washington
Bike Trail
PROJECT CONTEXT
Renton
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PROJECT PARTNERS
•City of Renton
•DNR
•Boeing
•SECO Development Inc.
(Southport Development)
•Puget Sound Energy
•Regulators
•Tribes
•Salmon Recovery Fund Board
•I.A.C. and Other Funding Agencies
•King County
Future
Development
Potential
Southport
Boeing
Southport
Gene Coulon Park
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GOALS OF PROJECT
•Complete Connections to Existing Trail Systems
•Enhance Riparian/Fish Habitat
•Provide Recreational Access to Shore
•Enhance City of Renton Waterfront
•Create Interpretive and Educational Opportunities
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EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS
Lease and Easement Work is Under Way
•Boeing Easement
•DNR Lease
•SECO Agreement
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REGULATORY APPROACH
•Several Successful Meetings
Completed
•Preliminary Design Criteria Established
•Work Closely with Regulators in a
Collaborative Approach
•Schedule Implications of Permits
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FISH / WILDLIFE HABITAT ENHANCEMENT
•Removal of Flume and Naturalization of Shore
•Shallow Water Fine Mineral Substrate
•Prey Production for Salmonids
•Overhanging Vegetation
•Native Trees and Shrubs in the Riparian Zone
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PERMITTING
•Identify and Achieve Project Milestones
•Work to Critical Permit Windows
•Identify Schedule Busters
•JARPA
–Corps of Engineers
–Department of Ecology –
Water Quality Certification
–Biological
Assessment/Evaluation
–HPA
•Shoreline Development
•Renton Sensitive Areas
•SEPA
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OVERALL CONCEPT PLAN
•850 Lineal Feet (outer wall) of Flume Removed
•600 Lineal Feet of Enhanced Shoreline
•2,200 Lineal Feet of Trail
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SITE HISTORY & INTERPRETATION
•Historical Context
•Fisheries
•Wildlife
•Airplane Manufacturing
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SOUTHPORT PROMENADE PLAN
•Gate to Control Access at Night
•Coordination of Boeing Easement
•Eastern Boeing Easement Extension of 10’
•Consideration of Gate to Boeing Plant (SECO &
Boeing Interest)
•SECO / Southport Easement (or Other Form of
Agreement)
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SECTION AT EAST BOEING EASEMENT /
SOUTHPORT
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BOEING WALL / FENCE
Metal Screen Wall
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PILOT HOUSE PAVILION
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EASTERN BOEING / SOUTHPORT AREA
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DETAIL PLAN OF DNR PARK AREA
•Fish Friendly Shoreline Design
•10’ Clear Zone Along Fence
•Security Issues
•Major Intimate Gathering Areas
•Emphasize Native Plants
• Landforms
•Drainage from Boeing Property
•Wetland Enhancement Opportunity
•Views to Boeing Controlled
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COORDINATION WITH BOEING
•Security
•Aesthetics
•Setbacks
•Easement
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NATURAL BEACH PLAN
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SECTION AT TOMBOLO
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BEACH SECTION A
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BEACH SECTION B
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BEACH SECTION C
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OVER WATER TRAIL CONNECTION AT
WING OVERHANG
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ISSUES PLAN AT OVER-WATER TRAIL
•Link to Boat House
•Revised Boeing Easement Required
•Provisions for Emergency Boat Access
•ADA Access to Park and Trail
•Boardwalk Connection Options at Wing
Overhang
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ELEVATION AT OVER-WATER TRAIL
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SECTION AT OVER-WATER TRAIL
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PROJECT COSTS – ESTIMATE
A MOBILIZATION
Total $107,123.56
B UPLAND PARK ON DNR LEASE
Total $886,006.25
C PARK ON EAST BOEING EASEMEMT
Total $203,490.00
D PARK/DOCK ON SOUTHPORT
Total $547,625.00
E OVER WATER TRAIL (Boeing / DNR Easement)
Total $505,350.00
SUB TOTAL $2,249,594.81
20% CONTINGENCY $449,918.96
SUBTOTAL $2,699,513.78
Sales Tax (.089)$240,256.73
TOTAL TASKS A-E $2,939,770.50
F OPTIONAL ITEMS
Item Description Quantity Unit Unit Costs Subtotal
Replacement Bulkhead (east end)1 LS 300,000.00 300,000.00
Sheet Pile Wall Repair 1 LS 75,000.00 75,000.00
Depending on results of structural analysis of the existing sheet pile bulkhead one of the following items may
be required
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DESIGN SCHEDULE / CRITICAL PATH ITEMSCity of Renton
Waterfront Trail Schedule Qt. 1 Qt. 2 Qt. 3 Qt. 4 Qt. 1 Qt. 2 Qt. 3 Qt. 4 Qt. 1 Qt. 2 Qt. 3 Qt. 4
Concept Design
Site Inventory
Master Plan / Concept Plan
80% In Water Design
Stakeholder Meeting
Permitting
SEPA/JARPA Application
Permit Review
Agency Meetings
Design Phase
50% Design
90% Design
100% Design
Final Revisions
Bidding Phase
Bid
Construction Phase
Construction
HPA Window Jul. 16 – Oct. 31
HPA Window Nov. 15 – Dec. 31
2003 2004 2005
Permits due in
July for IAC Grant
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GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
•Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation (IAC)
Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
–Annual application. Next application date is March 3, 2004. Must have CORP Permit by July 2004 in order to apply. Total funds available in 2003 were
$2,000,000. Must match up to 50%, 20% of funds only for A&E services.
•IAC Washington Wildlife Recreation Program (WWRP)
–Even year application only for development grants. Due May 1, 2004. (Having
CORP Permit by application is favorable.) Total funds available <1,000,000.
•Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account (ALEA) Grants
–Washington State Dept. of Natural Resources. Even year application only. Letter of
intent deadline due April 25, 2004, Application due June 1, 2004. Awards up to
$1,000,000.
•Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB)
–Round V Applications due September 2003. Awards up to $400,000.
•King County
–Community Salmon Fund – Pre-Proposal Due April 1, 2003, Up to $50,000
–Miscellaneous Community Grants – Due April 1 and August 1, $5,000+
–Natural Resource Stewardship Network – Due April 15 and August 15, $2,000+
$
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SUMMARY
•Create a Legacy Shoreline Park for Renton
•A Major Opportunity for Salmon Habitat Restoration
•A Regionally Significant Trail Link
•Efficiency in Permitting and Design Approach
•Create a Waterfront of Great Beauty for the City of Renton
Parks & Recreation
Department
Attachment B: Sam Chastain Trail Project – Site Photos
Aerial orthophoto of the project location looking to the south (1 of 3).
Aerial orthophoto of the project location looking to the south – Boeing assembly facility
along Lake Washington shoreline (2 of 3).
Renton
Municipal Airport
Cedar River Trail
Park
Renton Rowing
Center
Lake Washington
Lake Washington
Aerial orthophoto of the project location looking to the south (3 of 3).
View from the Renton Rowing Center structure looking east.
Gene Coulon
Memorial Beach Park
Southport mixed-use
complex
Lake Washington
Boeing Renton
Assembly Facility
View from the Renton Rowing Center structure looking west towards Cedar River Trail
Park and the Renton Municipal Airport.
View from the east end of the Renton Rowing Center structure looking towards Gene
Coulon Memorial Beach Park and Boeing assembly facility.
DRAFT
AGREEMENT FOR SAM CHASTAIN TRAIL PROJECT – COST AND
FEASIBILITY STUDY SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT, dated for reference purposes only as Month XX, XXXX, is by and between the
City of Renton (the “City”), a Washington municipal corporation, and XXXX (“Consultant”), XXXX.
The City and the Consultant are referred to collectively in this Agreement as the “Parties.” Once
fully executed by the Parties, this Agreement is effective as of the last date signed by both parties.
1.Scope of Work: Consultant agrees to provide cost and feasibility services for the Sam
Chastain Trail Project as specified in Exhibit A, which is attached and incorporated herein
and may hereinafter be referred to as the “Work.”
2.Changes in Scope of Work: The City, without invalidating this Agreement, may order
changes to the Work consisting of additions, deletions or modifications. Any such changes
to the Work shall be ordered by the City in writing and the Compensation shall be
equitably adjusted consistent with the rates set forth in Exhibit A or as otherwise mutually
agreed by the Parties.
3.Time of Performance: Consultant shall commence performance of the Agreement
pursuant to the schedule(s) set forth in Exhibit A. All Work shall be performed by no later
than Month XX, XXXX
4. Compensation:
A. Amount. Total compensation to Consultant for Work provided pursuant to this
Agreement shall not exceed $XXXX, plus any applicable state and local sales taxes.
Compensation shall be paid based upon Work actually performed according to the
rate(s) or amounts specified in Exhibit A. The Consultant agrees that any hourly or flat
rate charged by it for its Work shall remain locked at the negotiated rate(s) unless
otherwise agreed to in writing or provided in Exhibit A. Except as specifically provided
herein, the Consultant shall be solely responsible for payment of any taxes imposed
as a result of the performance and payment of this Agreement.
B.Method of Payment. On a monthly or no less than quarterly basis during any quarter
in which Work is performed, the Consultant shall submit a voucher or invoice in a form
specified by the City, including a description of what Work has been performed, the
name of the personnel performing such Work, and any hourly labor charge rate for
such personnel. The Consultant shall also submit a final bill upon completion of all
Work. Payment shall be made by the City for Work performed within thirty (30)
calendar days after receipt and approval by the appropriate City representative of the
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voucher or invoice. If the Consultant’s performance does not meet the requirements
of this Agreement, the Consultant will correct or modify its performance to comply
with the Agreement. The City may withhold payment for work that does not meet the
requirements of this Agreement.
C. Effect of Payment. Payment for any part of the Work shall not constitute a waiver by
the City of any remedies it may have against the Consultant for failure of the
Consultant to perform the Work or for any breach of this Agreement by the
Consultant.
D. Non-Appropriation of Funds. If sufficient funds are not appropriated or allocated for
payment under this Agreement for any future fiscal period, the City shall not be
obligated to make payments for Work or amounts incurred after the end of the
current fiscal period, and this Agreement will terminate upon the completion of all
remaining Work for which funds are allocated. No penalty or expense shall accrue to
the City in the event this provision applies.
5. Termination:
A. The City reserves the right to terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without
cause by giving ten (10) calendar days’ notice to the Consultant in writing. In the event
of such termination or suspension, all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies,
worksheets, models and reports, or other material prepared by the Consultant
pursuant to this Agreement shall be submitted to the City, if any are required as part
of the Work.
B. In the event this Agreement is terminated by the City, the Consultant shall be entitled
to payment for all hours worked to the effective date of termination, less all payments
previously made. If the Agreement is terminated by the City after partial performance
of Work for which the agreed compensation is a fixed fee, the City shall pay the
Consultant an equitable share of the fixed fee. This provision shall not prevent the
City from seeking any legal remedies it may have for the violation or nonperformance
of any of the provisions of this Agreement and such charges due to the City shall be
deducted from the final payment due the Consultant. No payment shall be made by
the City for any expenses incurred or work done following the effective date of
termination unless authorized in advance in writing by the City.
6. Warranties And Right To Use Work Product: Consultant represents and warrants that
Consultant will perform all Work identified in this Agreement in a professional and
workmanlike manner and in accordance with all reasonable and professional standards
and laws. Compliance with professional standards includes, as applicable, performing the
Work in compliance with applicable City standards or guidelines (e.g. design criteria and
Standard Plans for Road, Bridge and Municipal Construction). Professional engineers shall
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certify engineering plans, specifications, plats, and reports, as applicable, pursuant to
RCW 18.43.070. Consultant further represents and warrants that all final work product
created for and delivered to the City pursuant to this Agreement shall be the original work
of the Consultant and free from any intellectual property encumbrance which would
restrict the City from using the work product. Consultant grants to the City a non-
exclusive, perpetual right and license to use, reproduce, distribute, adapt, modify, and
display all final work product produced pursuant to this Agreement. The City’s or other’s
adaptation, modification or use of the final work products other than for the purposes of
this Agreement shall be without liability to the Consultant. The provisions of this section
shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
7. Record Maintenance: The Consultant shall maintain accounts and records, which
properly reflect all direct and indirect costs expended and Work provided in the
performance of this Agreement and retain such records for as long as may be required by
applicable Washington State records retention laws, but in any event no less than six
years after the termination of this Agreement. The Consultant agrees to provide access
to and copies of any records related to this Agreement as required by the City to audit
expenditures and charges and/or to comply with the Washington State Public Records Act
(Chapter 42.56 RCW). The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or
termination of this Agreement.
8. Public Records Compliance: To the full extent the City determines necessary to comply
with the Washington State Public Records Act, Consultant shall make a due diligent search
of all records in its possession or control relating to this Agreement and the Work,
including, but not limited to, e-mail, correspondence, notes, saved telephone messages,
recordings, photos, or drawings and provide them to the City for production. In the event
Consultant believes said records need to be protected from disclosure, it may, at
Consultant’s own expense, seek judicial protection. Consultant shall indemnify, defend,
and hold harmless the City for all costs, including attorneys’ fees, attendant to any claim
or litigation related to a Public Records Act request for which Consultant has responsive
records and for which Consultant has withheld records or information contained therein,
or not provided them to the City in a timely manner. Consultant shall produce for
distribution any and all records responsive to the Public Records Act request in a timely
manner, unless those records are protected by court order. The provisions of this section
shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
9. Independent Contractor Relationship:
A. The Consultant is retained by the City only for the purposes and to the extent set forth
in this Agreement. The nature of the relationship between the Consultant and the City
during the period of the Work shall be that of an independent contractor, not
employee. The Consultant, not the City, shall have the power to control and direct the
details, manner or means of Work. Specifically, but not by means of limitation, the
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Consultant shall have no obligation to work any particular hours or particular
schedule, unless otherwise indicated in the Scope of Work or where scheduling of
attendance or performance is mutually arranged due to the nature of the Work.
Consultant shall retain the right to designate the means of performing the Work
covered by this agreement, and the Consultant shall be entitled to employ other
workers at such compensation and such other conditions as it may deem proper,
provided, however, that any contract so made by the Consultant is to be paid by it
alone, and that employing such workers, it is acting individually and not as an agent
for the City.
B. The City shall not be responsible for withholding or otherwise deducting federal
income tax or Social Security or contributing to the State Industrial Insurance
Program, or otherwise assuming the duties of an employer with respect to Consultant
or any employee of the Consultant.
C. If the Consultant is a sole proprietorship or if this Agreement is with an individual, the
Consultant agrees to notify the City and complete any required form if the Consultant
retired under a State of Washington retirement system and agrees to indemnify any
losses the City may sustain through the Consultant’s failure to do so.
10. Hold Harmless: The Consultant agrees to release, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless
the City, elected officials, employees, officers, representatives, and volunteers from any
and all claims, demands, actions, suits, causes of action, arbitrations, mediations,
proceedings, judgments, awards, injuries, damages, liabilities, taxes, losses, fines, fees,
penalties, expenses, attorney’s or attorneys’ fees, costs, and/or litigation expenses to or
by any and all persons or entities, arising from, resulting from, or related to the negligent
acts, errors or omissions of the Consultant in its performance of this Agreement or a
breach of this Agreement by Consultant, except for that portion of the claims caused by
the City’s sole negligence.
Should a court of competent jurisdiction determine that this agreement is subject to RCW
4.24.115, (Validity of agreement to indemnify against liability for negligence relative to
construction, alteration, improvement, etc., of structure or improvement attached to real
estate…) then, in the event of liability for damages arising out of bodily injury to persons
or damages to property caused by or resulting from the concurrent negligence of the
Consultant and the City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers, Consultant’s
liability shall be only to the extent of Consultant’s negligence.
It is further specifically and expressly understood that the indemnification provided in
this Agreement constitute Consultant’s waiver of immunity under the Industrial
Insurance Act, RCW Title 51, solely for the purposes of this indemnification. The Parties
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have mutually negotiated and agreed to this waiver. The provisions of this section shall
survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
11. Gifts and Conflicts: The City’s Code of Ethics and Washington State law prohibit City
employees from soliciting, accepting, or receiving any gift, gratuity or favor from any
person, firm or corporation involved in a contract or transaction. To ensure compliance
with the City’s Code of Ethics and state law, the Consultant shall not give a gift of any kind
to City employees or officials. Consultant also confirms that Consultant does not have a
business interest or a close family relationship with any City officer or employee who was,
is, or will be involved in selecting the Consultant, negotiating or administering this
Agreement, or evaluating the Consultant’s performance of the Work.
12. City of Renton Business License: Unless exempted by the Renton Municipal Code,
Consultant shall obtain a City of Renton Business License prior to performing any Work
and maintain the business license in good standing throughout the term of this
agreement with the City.
Information regarding acquiring a city business license can be found at:
https://www.rentonwa.gov/Tax
Information regarding State business licensing requirements can be found at:
https://dor.wa.gov/doing-business/register-my-business
13. Insurance: Consultant shall secure and maintain:
A. Commercial general liability insurance in the minimum amounts of $1,000,000 for
each occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate for the Term of this Agreement.
B. In the event that Work delivered pursuant to this Agreement either directly or
indirectly involve or require Professional Services, Professional Liability, Errors and
Omissions coverage shall be provided with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per
occurrence. "Professional Services", for the purpose of this section, shall mean any
Work provided by a licensed professional or Work that requires a professional
standard of care.
C. Workers’ compensation coverage, as required by the Industrial Insurance laws of the
State of Washington, shall also be secured.
D. Commercial Automobile Liability for owned, leased, hired or non-owned, leased, hired
or non-owned, with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence combined single
limit, if there will be any use of Consultant’s vehicles on the City’s Premises by or on
behalf of the City, beyond normal commutes.
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E. Consultant shall name the City as an Additional Insured on its commercial general
liability policy on a non-contributory primary basis. The City’s insurance policies shall
not be a source for payment of any Consultant liability, nor shall the maintenance of
any insurance required by this Agreement be construed to limit the liability of
Consultant to the coverage provided by such insurance or otherwise limit the City’s
recourse to any remedy available at law or in equity.
F. Subject to the City’s review and acceptance, a certificate of insurance showing the
proper endorsements, shall be delivered to the City before performing the Work.
G. Consultant shall provide the City with written notice of any policy cancellation, within
two (2) business days of their receipt of such notice.
H. Consultant “shall include all subcontractors as insureds under its policies or shall
furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor. All coverage
for subcontractors shall be subject to the same insurance requirements as stated
herein for Consultant.
14. Delays: Consultant is not responsible for delays caused by factors beyond the
Consultant’s reasonable control. When such delays beyond the Consultant’s reasonable
control occur, the City agrees the Consultant is not responsible for damages, nor shall the
Consultant be deemed to be in default of the Agreement.
15. Successors and Assigns: Neither the City nor the Consultant shall assign, transfer or
encumber any rights, duties or interests accruing from this Agreement without the
written consent of the other.
16. Notices: Any notice required under this Agreement will be in writing, addressed to the
appropriate party at the address which appears below (as modified in writing from time
to time by such party), and given personally, by registered or certified mail, return receipt
requested, by facsimile or by nationally recognized overnight courier service. Time period
for notices shall be deemed to have commenced upon the date of receipt, EXCEPT
facsimile delivery will be deemed to have commenced on the first business day following
transmission. Email and telephone may be used for purposes of administering the
Agreement, but should not be used to give any formal notice required by the Agreement.
CITY OF RENTON
Jason Lederer
1055 South Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057
Phone: (425) 430-6547
CONSULTANT
Project Manager Name
Street Address
City, State Zip
Phone: (XXX) XXX-XXXX
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jlederer@rentonwa.gov
E-mail Address
Fax: (XXX) XXX-XXXX
17. Discrimination Prohibited: Except to the extent permitted by a bona fide occupational
qualification, the Consultant agrees as follows:
A. Consultant, and Consultant’s agents, employees, representatives, and volunteers
with regard to the Work performed or to be performed under this Agreement, shall
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, nationality, creed, marital
status, sexual orientation or preference, age (except minimum age and retirement
provisions), honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any
sensory, mental or physical handicap, unless based upon a bona fide occupational
qualification in relationship to hiring and employment, in employment or application
for employment, the administration of the delivery of Work or any other benefits
under this Agreement, or procurement of materials or supplies.
B. The Consultant will take affirmative action to insure that applicants are employed and
that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, creed,
color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical, sensory or mental
handicaps, or marital status. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the
following employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment
advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and
selection for training.
C. If the Consultant fails to comply with any of this Agreement’s non-discrimination
provisions, the City shall have the right, at its option, to cancel the Agreement in
whole or in part.
D. The Consultant is responsible to be aware of and in compliance with all federal, state
and local laws and regulations that may affect the satisfactory completion of the
project, which includes but is not limited to fair labor laws, worker's compensation,
and Title VI of the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, and will comply with City of Renton
Council Resolution Number 4085.
18. Miscellaneous: The parties hereby acknowledge:
A. The City is not responsible to train or provide training for Consultant.
B. Consultant will not be reimbursed for job related expenses except to the extent
specifically agreed within the attached exhibits.
C. Consultant shall furnish all tools and/or materials necessary to perform the Work
except to the extent specifically agreed within the attached exhibits.
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D. In the event special training, licensing, or certification is required for Consultant to
provide Work he/she will acquire or maintain such at his/her own expense and, if
Consultant employs, sub-contracts, or otherwise assigns the responsibility to perform
the Work, said employee/sub-contractor/assignee will acquire and or maintain such
training, licensing, or certification.
E. This is a non-exclusive agreement and Consultant is free to provide his/her Work to
other entities, so long as there is no interruption or interference with the provision of
Work called for in this Agreement.
F. Consultant is responsible for his/her own insurance, including, but not limited to
health insurance.
G. Consultant is responsible for his/her own Worker’s Compensation coverage as well as
that for any persons employed by the Consultant.
19. Other Provisions:
A. Approval Authority. Each individual executing this Agreement on behalf of the City
and Consultant represents and warrants that such individuals are duly authorized to
execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of the City or Consultant.
B. General Administration and Management. The City’s project manager is
________________. In providing Work, Consultant shall coordinate with the City’s
project manager or his/her designee.
C. Amendment and Modification. This Agreement may be amended only by an
instrument in writing, duly executed by both Parties.
D. Conflicts. In the event of any inconsistencies between Consultant proposals and this
Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail. Any exhibits/attachments to
this Agreement are incorporated by reference only to the extent of the purpose for
which they are referenced within this Agreement. To the extent a Consultant
prepared exhibit conflicts with the terms in the body of this Agreement or contains
terms that are extraneous to the purpose for which it is referenced, the terms in the
body of this Agreement shall prevail and the extraneous terms shall not be
incorporated herein.
E. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be made in and shall be governed by and
interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington and the City of
Renton. Consultant and all of the Consultant’s employees shall perform the Work in
accordance with all applicable federal, state, county and city laws, codes and
ordinances.
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F. Joint Drafting Effort. This Agreement shall be considered for all purposes as prepared
by the joint efforts of the Parties and shall not be construed against one party or the
other as a result of the preparation, substitution, submission or other event of
negotiation, drafting or execution.
G. Jurisdiction and Venue. Any lawsuit or legal action brought by any party to enforce or
interpret this Agreement or any of its terms or covenants shall be brought in the King
County Superior Court for the State of Washington at the Maleng Regional Justice
Center in Kent, King County, Washington, or its replacement or successor. Consultant
hereby expressly consents to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction and venue of
such court even if Consultant is a foreign corporation not registered with the State of
Washington.
H. Severability. A court of competent jurisdiction’s determination that any provision or
part of this Agreement is illegal or unenforceable shall not cancel or invalidate the
remainder of this Agreement, which shall remain in full force and effect.
I. Sole and Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the
Parties and any representations or understandings, whether oral or written, not
incorporated are excluded.
J. Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence of this Agreement and each and all of
its provisions in which performance is a factor. Adherence to completion dates set
forth in the description of the Work is essential to the Consultant’s performance of
this Agreement.
K. Third-Party Beneficiaries. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to, nor shall be
construed to give any rights or benefits in the Agreement to anyone other than the
Parties, and all duties and responsibilities undertaken pursuant to this Agreement will
be for the sole and exclusive benefit of the Parties and no one else.
L. Binding Effect. The Parties each bind themselves, their partners, successors, assigns,
and legal representatives to the other party to this Agreement, and to the partners,
successors, assigns, and legal representatives of such other party with respect to all
covenants of the Agreement.
M. Waivers. All waivers shall be in writing and signed by the waiving party. Either party’s
failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be a waiver and shall not
prevent either the City or Consultant from enforcing that provision or any other
provision of this Agreement in the future. Waiver of breach of any provision of this
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Agreement shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any prior or subsequent breach
unless it is expressly waived in writing.
N. Counterparts. The Parties may execute this Agreement in any number of
counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original, and all of which will together
constitute this one Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have voluntarily entered into this Agreement as of the date
last signed by the Parties below.
CITY OF RENTON
By:_____________________________
CONSULTANT
By:____________________________
Armondo Pavone
Mayor
Enter Signer’s Name
Enter Signer’s Title
_____________________________
Date
_____________________________
Date
Attest
_____________________________
Jason A. Seth
City Clerk
Approved as to Legal Form
By: __________________________
Blythe Philips
Assistant City Attorney
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