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Local Agency A&E Professional Services
Negotiated Hourly Rate Consultant Agreement
Agreement Number:
Firm/Organization Legal Name (do not use dba’s):
Address Federal Aid Number
UBI Number Federal TIN
Execution Date Completion Date
1099 Form Required
Yes No
Federal Participation
Yes No
Project Title
Description of Work
Yes No DBE Participation
Yes No MBE Participation
Yes No WBE Participation
Yes No SBE Participation
Maximum Amount Payable:
Index of Exhibits
Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Exhibit C
Exhibit D
Exhibit E
Exhibit F
Exhibit G
Exhibit H
Exhibit I
Exhibit J
Scope of Work
DBE Participation
Preparation and Delivery of Electronic Engineering and Other Data
Prime Consultant Cost Computations
Sub-consultant Cost Computations
Title VI Assurances
Certification Documents
Liability Insurance Increase
Alleged Consultant Design Error Procedures
Consultant Claim Procedures
CAG-24-248
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THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into as shown in the “Execution Date” box on page one (1) of this
AGREEMENT, between the _________________________________________________________________,
hereinafter called the “AGENCY,” and the “Firm / Organization Name” referenced on page one (1) of this
AGREEMENT, hereinafter called the “CONSULTANT.”
WHEREAS, the AGENCY desires to accomplish the work referenced in “Description of Work” on page one (1)
of this AGREEMENT and hereafter called the “SERVICES;” and does not have sufficient staff to meet the
required commitment and therefore deems it advisable and desirable to engage the assistance of a
CONSULTANT to provide the necessary SERVICES; and
WHEREAS, the CONSULTANT represents that they comply with the Washington State Statutes relating to
professional registration, if applicable, and has signified a willingness to furnish consulting services to the
AGENCY.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms, conditions, covenants, and performance contained herein, or
attached and incorporated and made a part hereof, the parties hereto agree as follows:
I. General Description of Work
The work under this AGREEMENT shall consist of the above-described SERVICES as herein defined, and
necessary to accomplish the completed work for this project. The CONSULTANT shall furnish all services,
labor, and related equipment and, if applicable, sub-consultants and subcontractors necessary to conduct and
complete the SERVICES as designated elsewhere in this AGREEMENT.
II. General Scope of Work
The Scope of Work and projected level of effort required for these SERVICES is described in Exhibit “A”
attached hereto and by this reference made a part of this AGREEMENT. The General Scope of Work was
developed utilizing performance based contracting methodologies.
III. General Requirements
All aspects of coordination of the work of this AGREEMENT with outside agencies, groups, or individuals shall
receive advance approval by the AGENCY. Necessary contacts and meetings with agencies, groups, and/or
individuals shall be coordinated through the AGENCY. The CONSULTANT shall attend coordination, progress,
and presentation meetings with the AGENCY and/or such State, Federal, Community, City, or County officials,
groups or individuals as may be requested by the AGENCY. The AGENCY will provide the CONSULTANT
sufficient notice prior to meetings requiring CONSULTANT participation. The minimum required hours or
days’ notice shall be agreed to between the AGENCY and the CONSULTANT and shown in Exhibit “A.”
The CONSULTANT shall prepare a monthly progress report, in a form approved by the AGENCY, which will
outline in written and graphical form the various phases and the order of performance of the SERVICES in
sufficient detail so that the progress of the SERVICES can easily be evaluated.
The CONSULTANT, any sub-consultants, and the AGENCY shall comply with all Federal, State, and local laws,
rules, codes, regulations, and all AGENCY policies and directives, applicable to the work to be performed under
this AGREEMENT. This AGREEMENT shall be interpreted and construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of Washington.
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Participation for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) or Small Business Enterprises (SBE), if required,
per 49 CFR Part 26, shall be shown on the heading of this AGREEMENT. If DBE firms are utilized at the
commencement of this AGREEMENT, the amounts authorized to each firm and their certification number will
be shown on Exhibit “B” attached hereto and by this reference made part of this AGREEMENT. If the Prime
CONSULTANT is, a DBE certified firm they must comply with the Commercial Useful Function (CUF)
regulation outlined in the AGENCY’s “DBE Program Participation Plan” and perform a minimum of 30% of the
total amount of this AGREEMENT. It is recommended, but not required, that non-DBE Prime CONSULTANTS
perform a minimum of 30% of the total amount of thisAGREEMENT.
The CONSULTANT, on a monthly basis, shall enter the amounts paid to all firms (including Prime) involved
with this AGREEMENT into the wsdot.diversitycompliance.com program. Payment information shall
identify any DBE Participation.
All Reports, PS&E materials, and other data furnished to the CONSULTANT by the AGENCY shall be returned.
All electronic files, prepared by the CONSULTANT, must meet the requirements as outlined in Exhibit “C
– Preparation and Delivery of Electronic Engineering and other Data.”
All designs, drawings, specifications, documents, and other work products, including all electronic files,
prepared by the CONSULTANT prior to completion or termination of this AGREEMENT are instruments of
service for these SERVICES, and are the property of the AGENCY. Reuse by the AGENCY or by others,
acting through or on behalf of the AGENCY of any such instruments of service, not occurring, as a part of this
SERVICE, shall be without liability or legal exposure to the CONSULTANT.
Any and all notices or requests required under this AGREEMENT shall be made in writing and sent to the
other party by (i) certified mail, return receipt requested, or (ii) by email or facsimile, to the address set forth
below:
If to AGENCY: If to CONSULTANT:
Name: Name:
Agency: Agency:
Address: Address:
City: State: Zip: City: State: Zip:
Email: Email:
Phone: Phone:
Facsimile:Facsimile:
IV. Time for Beginning and Completion
The CONSULTANT shall not begin any work under the terms of this AGREEMENT until authorized in writing
by the AGENCY. All work under this AGREEMENT shall conform to the criteria agreed upon detailed in the
AGREEMENT documents. These SERVICES must be completed by the date shown in the heading of this
AGREEMENT titled “Completion Date.”
The established completion time shall not be extended because of any delays attributable to the CONSULTANT,
but may be extended by the AGENCY in the event of a delay attributable to the AGENCY, or because of
unavoidable delays caused by an act of GOD, governmental actions, or other conditions beyond the control of the
CONSULTANT. A prior supplemental AGREEMENT issued by the AGENCY is required to extend the
established completion time.
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V. Payment Provisions
The CONSULTANT shall be paid by the AGENCY for completed SERVICES rendered under this
AGREEMENT as provided hereinafter. Such payment shall be full compensation for SERVICES performed or
SERVICES rendered and for all labor, materials, supplies, equipment, and incidentals necessary to complete
SERVICES. The CONSULTANT shall conform to all applicable portions of 48 CFR Part 31 (www.ecfr.gov).
A.Hourly Rates: Hourly rates are comprised of the following elements - Direct (Raw) Labor, Indirect Cost Rate,
and Fee (Profit). The CONSULTANT shall be paid by the AGENCY for work done, based upon the
negotiated hourly rates shown in Exhibits “D” and “E” attached hereto and by reference made part of this
AGREEMENT. These negotiated hourly rates will be accepted based on a review of the CONSULTANT’s
direct labor rates and indirect cost rate computations and agreed upon fee. The accepted negotiated rates
shall be memorialized in a final written acknowledgment between the parties. Such final written
acknowledgment shall be incorporated into, and become a part of, this AGREEMENT. The initially accepted
negotiated rates shall be applicable from the approval date, as memorialized in a final written
acknowledgment, to 180 days following the CONSULTANT’s fiscal year end (FYE) date.
The direct (raw) labor rates and classifications, as shown on Exhibits “D” and “E” shall be subject to
renegotiations for each subsequent twelve (12) month period (180 days following FYE date to 180 days
following FYE date) upon written request of the CONSULTANT or the AGENCY. The written request must
be made to the other party within ninety (90) days following the CONSULTANT’s FYE date. If no such
written request is made, the current direct (raw) labor rates and classifications as shown on Exhibits “D” and
“E” will remain in effect for the twelve (12) month period.
Conversely, if a timely request is made in the manner set forth above, the parties will commence negotiations
to determine the new direct (raw) labor rates and classifications that will be applicable for the twelve (12
month period. Any agreed to renegotiated rates shall be memorialized in a final written acknowledgment
between the parties. Such final written acknowledgment shall be incorporated into, and become a part of, this
AGREEMENT. If requested, the CONSULTANT shall provide current payroll register and classifications to
aid in negotiations. If the parties cannot reach an agreement on the direct (raw) labor rates and classifications,
the AGENCY shall perform an audit of the CONSULTANT’s books and records to determine the
CONSULTANT’s actual costs. The audit findings will establish the direct (raw) labor rates and
classifications that will applicable for the twelve (12) month period.
The fee as identified in Exhibits “D” and “E” shall represent a value to be applied throughout the life of the
AGREEMENT.
The CONSULTANT shall submit annually to the AGENCY an updated indirect cost rate within 180 days of
the close of its fiscal year. An approved updated indirect cost rate shall be included in the current fiscal year
rate under this AGREEMENT, even if/when other components of the hourly rate are not renegotiated. These
rates will be applicable for the twelve (12) month period. At the AGENCY’s option, a provisional and/or
conditional indirect cost rate may be negotiated. This provisional or conditional indirect rate shall remain in
effect until the updated indirect cost rate is completed and approved. Indirect cost rate costs incurred during
the provisional or conditional period will not be adjusted. The CONSULTANT may request an extension of
the last approved indirect cost rate for the twelve (12) month period. These requests for provisional indirect
cost rate and/or extension will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and if granted, will be memorialized in
a final written acknowledgment.
The CONSULTANT shall maintain and have accessible support data for verification of the components of
the hourly rates, i.e., direct (raw) labor, indirect cost rate, and fee (profit) percentage. The
CONSULTANT shall bill each employee’s actual classification, and actual salary plus indirect cost rate plus
fee.
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A.Direct Non-Salary Costs: Direct Non-Salary Costs will be reimbursed at the actual cost to the
CONSULTANT. These charges may include, but are not limited to, the following items: travel, printing, long
distance telephone, supplies, computer charges, and fees of sub-consultants. Air or train travel will be
reimbursed only to lowest price available, unless otherwise approved by the AGENCY. The CONSULTANT
shall comply with the rules and regulations regarding travel costs (excluding air, train, and rental car costs) in
accordance with the WSDOT’s Accounting Manual M 13-82, Chapter 10 – Travel Rules and Procedures, and
all revisions thereto. Air, train, and rental card costs shall be reimbursed in accordance with 48 Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 31.205-46 “Travel Costs.” The billing for Direct Non-salary Costs shall
include an itemized listing of the charges directly identifiable with these SERVICES. The CONSULTANT
shall maintain the original supporting documents in their office. Copies of the original supporting documents
shall be supplied to the STATE upon request. All above charges must be necessary for the SERVICES
provided under this AGREEMENT.
B.Maximum Amount Payable: The Maximum Amount Payable by the AGENCY to the CONSULTANT under
this AGREEMENT shall not exceed the amount shown in the heading of this AGREEMENT on page one
(1.) The Maximum Amount Payable does not include payment for extra work as stipulated in section XIII,
“ExtraWork.” No minimum amount payable is guaranteed under this AGREEMENT.
C.Monthly Progress Payments: Progress payments may be claimed on a monthly basis for all costs authorized
in A and B above. Detailed statements shall support the monthly billings for hours expended at the rates
established in Exhibit “D,” including names and classifications of all employees, and billings for all direct
non-salary expenses. To provide a means of verifying the billed salary costs for the CONSULTANT’s
employees, the AGENCY may conduct employee interviews. These interviews may consist of recording the
names, titles, salary rates, and present duties of those employees performing work on the SERVICES at the
time of the interview.
D.Final Payment: Final Payment of any balance due the CONSULTANT of the gross amount earned will be
made promptly upon its verification by the AGENCY after the completion of the SERVICES under this
AGREEMENT, contingent upon receipt of all PS&E, plans, maps, notes, reports, electronic data, and other
related documents, which are required to be furnished under this AGREEMENT. Acceptance of such Final
Payment by the CONSULTANT shall constitute a release of all claims for payment, which the
CONSULTANT may have against the AGENCY unless such claims are specifically reserved in writing and
transmitted to the AGENCY by the CONSULTANT prior to its acceptance. Said Final Payment shall not,
however, be a bar to any claims that the AGENCY may have against the CONSULTANT or to any remedies
the AGENCY may pursue with respect to such claims.
The payment of any billing will not constitute agreement as to the appropriateness of any item and at the time
of final audit all required adjustments will be made and reflected in a final payment. In the event that such
final audit reveals an overpayment to the CONSULTANT, the CONSULTANT will refund such
overpayment to the AGENCY within thirty (30) calendar days of notice of the overpayment. Such refund
shall not constitute a waiver by the CONSULTANT for any claims relating to the validity of a finding by the
AGENCY of overpayment. Per WSDOT’s “Audit Guide for Consultants,” Chapter 23 “Resolution
Procedures,” the CONSULTANT has twenty (20) working days after receipt of the final Post Audit to begin
the appeal process to the AGENCY for audit findings
E.Inspection of Cost Records: The CONSULTANT and their sub-consultants shall keep available for
inspection by representatives of the AGENCY and the United States, for a period of six (6) years after receipt
of final payment, the cost records and accounts pertaining to this AGREEMENT and all items related to or
bearing upon these records with the following exception: if any litigation, claim or audit arising out of, in
connection with, or related to this AGREEMENT is initiated before the expiration of the six (6) year period,
the cost records and accounts shall be retained until such litigation, claim, or audit involving the records is
completed. An interim or post audit may be performed on this AGREEMENT. The audit, if any, will be
performed by the State Auditor, WSDOT’s Internal Audit Office and /or at the request of the AGENCY’s
Project Manager.
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VI. Sub-Contracting
The AGENCY permits subcontracts for those items of SERVICES as shown in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and
by this reference made part of this AGREEMENT.
The CONSULTANT shall not subcontract for the performance of any SERVICE under this AGREEMENT
without prior written permission of the AGENCY. No permission for subcontracting shall create, between the
AGENCY and sub-consultant, any contract or any other relationship.
Compensation for this sub-consultant SERVICES shall be based on the cost factors shown on Exhibit “E”
attached hereto and by this reference made part of this AGREEMENT.
The SERVICES of the sub-consultant shall not exceed its maximum amount payable identified in each sub
consultant cost estimate unless a prior written approval has been issued by the AGENCY.
All reimbursable direct labor, indirect cost rate, direct non-salary costs and fee costs for the sub-consultant shall
be negotiated and substantiated in accordance with section V “Payment Provisions” herein and shall be
memorialized in a final written between the parties
All subcontracts shall contain all applicable provisions of this AGREEMENT, and the CONSULTANT shall
require each sub-consultant or subcontractor, of any tier, to abide by the terms and conditions of this
AGREEMENT. With respect to sub-consultant payment, the CONSULTANT shall comply with all applicable
sections of the STATE’s Prompt Payment laws as set forth in RCW 39.04.250 and RCW 39.76.011.
The CONSULTANT, sub-recipient, or sub-consultant shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin, or sex in the performance of this AGREEMENT. The CONSULTANT shall carry out applicable
requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts. Failure by the
CONSULTANT to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this AGREEMENT, which may result in
the termination of this AGREEMENT or such other remedy as the recipient deems appropriate.
VII. Employment and Organizational Conflict of Interest
The CONSULTANT warrants that they have not employed or retained any company or person, other than a
bona fide employee working solely for the CONSULTANT, to solicit or secure this contract, and that it has not
paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the
CONSULTANT, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or any other consideration,
contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this . For breach or violation of
this warrant, the AGENCY shall have the right to annul this AGREEMENT without liability or, in its
discretion, to deduct from this AGREEMENT price or consideration or otherwise recover the full amount
of such fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or contingent fee.
Any and all employees of the CONSULTANT or other persons while engaged in the performance of any work or
services required of the CONSULTANT under this AGREEMENT, shall be considered employees of the
CONSULTANT only and not of the AGENCY, and any and all claims that may arise under any Workmen’s
Compensation Act on behalf of said employees or other persons while so engaged, and any and all claims made
by a third party as a consequence of any act or omission on the part of the CONSULTANT’s employees or other
persons while so engaged on any of the work or services provided to be rendered herein, shall be the sole
obligation and responsibility of the CONSULTANT.
The CONSULTANT shall not engage, on a full- or part-time basis, or other basis, during the period of this
AGREEMENT, any professional or technical personnel who are, or have been, at any time during the period of
this AGREEMENT, in the employ of the United States Department of Transportation or the AGENCY, except
regularly retired employees, without written consent of the public employer of such person if he/she will be
working on this AGREEMENT for the CONSULTANT.
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VIII. Nondiscrimination
During the performance of this AGREEMENT, the CONSULTANT, for itself, its assignees, sub-consultants,
subcontractors and successors in interest, agrees to comply with the following laws and regulations:
• Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
(42 U.S.C. Chapter 21 Subchapter V §
2000d through 2000d-4a)
• Federal-aid Highway Act of 1973 (23
U.S.C. Chapter 3 § 324)
• Rehabilitation Act of 1973
(29 U.S.C. Chapter 16 Subchapter V §
794)
• Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42
U.S.C. Chapter 76 § 6101 et. seq.)
• Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (Public Law
100-259)
• American with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42
U.S.C. Chapter 126 § 12101 et. seq.)
• 23 CFR Part 200
• 49 CFR Part 21
• 49 CFR Part 26
• RCW 49.60.180
In relation to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the CONSULTANT is bound by the provisions of Exhibit
“F” attached hereto and by this reference made part of this AGREEMENT, and shall include the attached
Exhibit “F” in every sub-contract, including procurement of materials and leases of equipment, unless exempt
by the Regulations or directives issued pursuant thereto.
IX. Termination ofAgreement
The right is reserved by the AGENCY to terminate this AGREEMENT at any time with or without cause upon
ten (10) days written notice to the CONSULTANT.
In the event this AGREEMENT is terminated by the AGENCY, other than for default on the part of the
CONSULTANT, a final payment shall be made to the CONSULTANT for actual hours charged at the time of
termination of this AGREEMENT, plus any direct non-salary costs incurred up to the time of termination of this
AGREEMENT.
No payment shall be made for any SERVICES completed after ten (10) days following receipt by the
CONSULTANT of the notice to terminate. If the accumulated payment made to the CONSULTANT prior to
Notice of Termination exceeds the total amount that would be due when computed as set forth in paragraph two
(2) of this section, then no final payment shall be due and the CONSULTANT shall immediately reimburse the
AGENCY for any excess paid.
If the services of the CONSULTANT are terminated by the AGENCY for default on the part of the
CONSULTANT, the above formula for payment shall not apply.
In the event of a termination for default, the amount to be paid to the CONSULTANT shall be determined by the
AGENCY with consideration given to the actual costs incurred by the CONSULTANT in performing
SERVICES to the date of termination, the amount of SERVICES originally required which was satisfactorily
completed to date of termination, whether that SERVICE is in a form or a type which is usable to the AGENCY
at the time of termination, the cost to the AGENCY of employing another firm to complete the SERVICES
required and thetime which may be required to do so, and other factors which affect the value to the AGENCY
of theSERVICES performed at the time of termination. Under no circumstances shall payment made under this
subsection exceed the amount, which would have been made using the formula set forth in paragraph two (2) of
this section.
If it is determined for any reason, that the CONSULTANT was not in default or that the CONSULTANT’s failure
to perform is without the CONSULTANT’s or its employee’s fault or negligence, the termination shall be
deemed to be a termination for the convenience of the AGENCY. In such an event, the CONSULTANT would be
reimbursed for actual costs in accordance with the termination for other than default clauses listed previously.
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The CONSULTANT shall, within 15 days, notify the AGENCY in writing, in the event of the death of any
member, partner, or officer of the CONSULTANT or the death or change of any of the CONSULTANT’s
supervisory and/or other key personnel assigned to the project or disaffiliation of any principally involved
CONSULTANT employee.
The CONSULTANT shall also notify the AGENCY, in writing, in the event of the sale or transfer of 50% or
more of the beneficial ownership of the CONSULTANT within 15 days of such sale or transfer occurring. The
CONSULTANT shall continue to be obligated to complete the SERVICES under the terms of this
AGREEMENT unless the AGENCY chooses to terminate this AGREEMENT for convenience or chooses to
renegotiate any term(s) of this AGREEMENT. If termination for convenience occurs, final payment will be
made to the CONSULTANT as set forth in the second and third paragraphs of this section.
Payment for any part of the SERVICES by the AGENCY shall not constitute a waiver by the AGENCY of any
remedies of any type it may have against the CONSULTANT for any breach of this AGREEMENT by the
CONSULTANT, or for failure of the CONSULTANT to perform SERVICES required of it by the AGENCY.
Forbearance of any rights under the AGREEMENT will not constitute waiver of entitlement to exercise those
rights with respect to any future act or omission by the CONSULTANT.
X. Changes of Work
The CONSULTANT shall make such changes and revisions in the completed work of this AGREEMENT as
necessary to correct errors appearing therein, without additional compensation thereof. Should the AGENCY
find it desirable for its own purposes to have previously satisfactorily completed SERVICES or parts thereof
changed or revised, the CONSULTANT shall make such revisions as directed by the AGENCY. This work shall
be considered as Extra Work and will be paid for as herein provided under section XIII “Extra Work.”
XI. Disputes
Any disputed issue not resolved pursuant to the terms of this AGREEMENT shall be submitted in writing within
10 days to the Director of Public Works or AGENCY Engineer, whose decision in the matter shall be final and
binding on the parties of this AGREEMENT; provided however, that if an action is brought challenging the
Director of Public Works or AGENCY Engineer’s decision, that decision shall be subject to judicial review. If
the parties to this AGREEMENT mutually agree, disputes concerning alleged design errors will be conducted
under the procedures found in Exhibit “J”. In the event that either party deem it necessary to institute legal
action or proceeding to enforce any right or obligation under this AGREEMENT, this action shall be initiated in
the Superior Court of the State of Washington, situated in the county in which the AGENCY is located. The
parties hereto agree that all questions shall be resolved by application of Washington law and that the parties
have the right of appeal from such decisions of the Superior Court in accordance with the laws of the State of
Washington. The CONSULTANT hereby consents to the personal jurisdiction of the Superior Court of the State
of Washington, situated in the county in which the AGENCY is located.
XII. Legal Relations
The CONSULTANT, any sub-consultants, and the AGENCY shall comply with all Federal, State, and local
laws, rules, codes, regulations and all AGENCY policies and directives, applicable to the work to be performed
under this AGREEMENT. This AGREEMENT shall be interpreted and construed in accordance with the laws
of the State of Washington.
The CONSULTANT shall defend, indemnify, and hold the State of Washington (STATE) and the AGENCY
and their officers and employees harmless from all claims, demands, or suits at law or equity arising in whole or
in part from the negligence of, or the breach of any obligation under this AGREEMENT by, the
CONSULTANT or the CONSULTANT’s agents, employees, sub consultants, subcontractors or vendors, of any
tier, or any other persons for whom the CONSULTANT may be legally liable; provided that nothing herein shall
require a CONSULTANT
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to defend or indemnify the STATE and the AGENCY and their officers and employees against and hold
harmless the STATE and the AGENCY and their officers and employees from claims, demands or suits based
solely upon the negligence of, or breach of any obligation under this AGREEMENT by the STATE and the
AGENCY, their agents, officers, employees, sub-consultants, subcontractors or vendors, of any tie , or any other
persons for whom the STATE and /or the AGENCY may be legally liable; and provided further that if the claims
or suits are caused by or result from the concurrent negligence of (a) the CONSULTANT or the
CONSULTANT’s agents, employees, sub-consultants, subcontractors or vendors, of any tier, or any other
persons for whom the CONSULTANT is legally liable, and (b) the STATE and/or AGENCY, their agents,
officers, employees, sub-consultants, subcontractors and or vendors, of any tier, or any other persons for whom
the STATE and/or AGENCY may be legally liable, the defense and indemnity obligation shall be valid and
enforceable only to the extent of the CONSULTANT’s negligence or the negligence of the CONSULTANT’s
agents, employees, sub-consultants, subcontractors or vendors, of any tier, or any other persons for whom the
CONSULTANT may be legally liable. This provision shall be included in any AGREEMENT between
CONSULTANT and any sub-consultant, subcontractor and vendor, of any tier.
The CONSULTANT shall also defend, indemnify, and hold the STATE and the AGENCY and their officers
and employees harmless from all claims, demands, or suits at law or equity arising in whole or in part from the
alleged patent or copyright infringement or other allegedly improper appropriation or use of trade secrets,
patents, proprietary information, know-how, copyright rights or inventions by the CONSULTANT or the
CONSULTANT’s agents, employees, sub-consultants, subcontractors or vendors, of any tier, or any other
persons for whom the CONSULTANT may be legally liable, in performance of the Work under this
AGREEMENT or arising out of any use in connection with the AGREEMENT of methods, processes, designs,
information or other items furnished or communicated to STATE and/or the AGENCY, their agents, officers and
employees pursuant to the AGREEMENT; provided that this indemnity shall not apply to any alleged patent or
copyright infringement or other allegedly improper appropriation or use of trade secrets, patents, proprietary
information, know-how, copyright rights or inventions resulting from STATE and/or AGENCY’s, their agents’,
officers and employees’ failure to comply with specific written instructions regarding use provided to STATE
and/or AGENCY, their agents, officers and employees by the CONSULTANT, its agents, employees, sub-
consultants, subcontractors or vendors, of any tier, or any other persons for whom the CONSULTANT may be
legally liable.
The CONSULTANT’s relation to the AGENCY shall be at all times as an independent contractor.
Notwithstanding any determination by the Executive Ethics Board or other tribunal, the AGENCY may, in its
sole discretion, by written notice to the CONSULTANT terminate this AGREEMENT if it is found after due
notice and examination by the AGENCY that there is a violation of the Ethics in Public Service Act, Chapter
42.52 RCW; or any similar statute involving the CONSULTANT in the procurement of, or performance under,
this AGREEMENT.
The CONSULTANT specifically assumes potential liability for actions brought by the CONSULTANT’s own
employees or its agents against the STATE and/or the AGENCY and, solely for the purpose of this
indemnification and defense, the CONSULTANT specifically waives any immunity under the state industrial
insurance law, Title 51 RCW. The Parties have mutually negotiated this waiver.
Unless otherwise specified in this AGREEMENT, the AGENCY shall be responsible for administration of
construction contracts, if any, on the project. Subject to the processing of a new sole source, or an acceptable
supplemental AGREEMENT, the CONSULTANT shall provide On-Call assistance to the AGENCY during
contract administration. By providing such assistance, the CONSULTANT shall assume no responsibility for
proper construction techniques, job site safety, or any construction contractor’s failure to perform its work in
accordance with the contract documents.
The CONSULTANT shall obtain and keep in force during the terms of this AGREEMENT, or as otherwise
required, the following insurance with companies or through sources approved by the State Insurance
Commissioner pursuant to Title 48 RCW.
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Insurance Coverage
A. Worker’s compensation and employer’s liability insurance as required by the STATE.
B. Commercial general liability insurance written under ISO Form CG 00 01 12 04 or its equivalent with
minimum limits of one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence and two million dollars
($2,000,000.00) in the aggregate for each policy period.
C. Business auto liability insurance written under ISO Form CG 00 01 10 01 or equivalent providing coverage
for any “Auto” (Symbol 1) used in an amount not less than a one million dollar ($1,000,000.00) combined
single limit for each occurrence.
Excepting the Worker’s Compensation Insurance and any Professional Liability Insurance, the STATE and
AGENCY, their officers, employees, and agents will be named on all policies of CONSULTANT and any sub-
consultant and/or subcontractor as an additional insured (the “AIs”), with no restrictions or limitations
concerning products and completed operations coverage. This coverage shall be primary coverage and non-
contributory and any coverage maintained by the AIs shall be excess over, and shall not contribute with, the
additional insured coverage required hereunder. The CONSULTANT’s and the sub-consultant’s and/or
subcontractor’s insurer shall waive any and all rights of subrogation against the AIs. The CONSULTANT shall
furnish the AGENCY with verification of insurance and endorsements required by this AGREEMENT. The
AGENCY reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies at any time.
All insurance shall be obtained from an insurance company authorized to do business in the State of
Washington. The CONSULTANT shall submit a verification of insurance as outlined above within fourteen (14)
days of the execution of this AGREEMENT to:
Name:
Agency:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Email:
Phone:
Facsimile:
No cancellation of the foregoing policies shall be effective without thirty (30) days prior notice to the
AGENCY.
The CONSULTANT’s professional liability to the AGENCY, including that which may arise in reference to
section IX “Termination of Agreement” of this AGREEMENT, shall be limited to the accumulative amount of
the authorized AGREEMENT or one million dollars ($1,000,000.00), whichever is greater, unless the limit of
liability is increased by the AGENCY pursuant to Exhibit H. In no case shall the CONSULTANT’s professional
liabilityto third parties be limited in any way.
The parties enter into this AGREEMENT for the sole benefit of the parties, and to the exclusion of any third
part , and no third party beneficiary is intended or created by the execution of this AGREEMENT.
The AGENCY will pay no progress payments under section V “Payment Provisions” until the CONSULTANT
has fully complied with this section. This remedy is not exclusive; and the AGENCY may take such other action
as is available to it under other provisions of this AGREEMENT, or otherwise inlaw.
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XIII. Extra Work
A. The AGENCY may at any time, by written order, make changes within the general scope of this
AGREEMENT in the SERVICES to be performed.
B. If any such change causes an increase or decrease in the estimated cost of, or the time required for,
performance of any part of the SERVICES under this AGREEMENT, whether or not changed by the order,
or otherwise affects any other terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT, the AGENCY shall make an
equitable adjustment in the: (1) maximum amount payable; (2) delivery or completion schedule, or both; and
(3) other affected terms and shall modify this AGREEMENT accordingly.
C. The CONSULTANT must submit any “request for equitable adjustment,” hereafter referred to as “CLAIM,”
under this clause within thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of the written order. However, if the
AGENCY decides that the facts justify it, the AGENCY may receive and act upon a CLAIM submitted
before final payment of this AGREEMENT.
D. Failure to agree to any adjustment shall be a dispute under the section XI “Disputes” clause. However,
nothing in this clause shall excuse the CONSULTANT from proceeding with the AGREEMENT as changed.
E. Notwithstanding the terms and conditions of paragraphs (A.) and (B.) above, the maximum amount payable
for this AGREEMENT, shall not be increased or considered to be increased except by specific written
supplement to thisAGREEMENT.
XIV. Endorsement of Plans
If applicable, the CONSULTANT shall place their endorsement on all plans, estimates, or any other engineering
data furnished by them.
XV. Federal Review
The Federal Highway Administration shall have the right to participate in the review or examination of the
SERVICES in progress.
XVI. Certification of the Consultant and the Agency
Attached hereto as Exhibit “G-1(a and b)” are the Certifications of the CONSULTANT and the AGENCY,
Exhibit “G-2” Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters - Primary
Covered Transactions, Exhibit “G-3” Certification Regarding the Restrictions of the Use of Federal Funds for
Lobbying and Exhibit “G-4” Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing Data. Exhibit “G-3” is required only
in AGREEMENT over one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) and Exhibit “G-4” is required only
in AGREEMENT over five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00.) These Exhibits must be executed by
the CONSULTANT, and submitted with the master AGREEMENT, and returned to the AGENCY at the
address listed in section III “General Requirements” prior to its performance of any SERVICES
under this AGREEMENT.
XVII. Complete Agreement
This document and referenced attachments contain all covenants, stipulations, and provisions agreed upon by
the parties. No agent, or representative of either party has authority to make, and the parties shall not be bound
by or be liable for, any statement, representation, promise or agreement not set forth herein. No changes,
amendments, or modifications of the terms hereof shall be valid unless reduced to writing and signed by the
parties as a supplement to thisAGREEMENT.
XVIII. Execution and Acceptance
This AGREEMENT may be simultaneously executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to
be an original having identical legal effect. The CONSULTANT does hereby ratify and adopt all statements,
representations, warranties, covenants, and AGREEMENT’s contained in the proposal, and the supporting
material submitted by the CONSULTANT, and does hereby accept this AGREEMENT and agrees to all of the
terms and conditions thereof.
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XIX. Protection of Confidential Information
The CONSULTANT acknowledges that some of the material and information that may come into its possession
or knowledge in connection with this AGREEMENT or its performance may consist of information that is
exempt from disclosure to the public or other unauthorized persons under either chapter 42.56 RCW or other
local, state, or federal statutes (“State’s Confidential Information”). The “State’s Confidential Information”
includes, but is not limited to, names, addresses, Social Security numbers, e-mail addresses, telephone numbers,
financial profiles credit card information, driver’s license numbers, medical data, law enforcement records (or
any other information identifiable to an individual), STATE and AGENCY source code or object code, STATE
and AGENCY security data, non-public Specifications, STATE and AGENCY non-publicly available data,
proprietary software, STATE and AGENCY security data, or information which may jeopardize any part of the
project that relates to any of these types of information. The CONSULTANT agrees to hold the State’s
Confidential Information in strictest confidence and not to make use of the State’s Confidential Information for
any purpose other than the performance of this AGREEMENT, to release it only to authorized employees, sub-
consultants or subcontractors requiring such information for the purposes of carrying out this AGREEMENT,
and not to release, divulge, publish, transfer, sell, disclose, or otherwise make it known to any other party
without the AGENCY’s express written consent or as provided by law. The CONSULTANT agrees to release
such information or material only to employees, sub-consultants or subcontractors who have signed a
nondisclosure AGREEMENT, the terms of which have been previously approved by the AGENCY. The
CONSULTANT agrees to implement physical, electronic, and managerial safeguards to prevent unauthorized
access to the State’s Confidential Information.
Immediately upon expiration or termination of this AGREEMENT, the CONSULTANT shall, at the
AGENCY’s option: (i) certify to the AGENCY that the CONSULTANT has destroyed all of the State’s
Confidential Information; or (ii) returned all of the State’s Confidential Information to the AGENCY; or (iii)
take whatever other steps the AGENCY requires of the CONSULTANT to protect the State’s Confidential
Information.
As required under Executive Order 00-03, the CONSULTANT shall maintain a log documenting the following:
the State’s Confidential Information received in the performance of this AGREEMENT; the purpose(s) for
which the State’s Confidential Information was received; who received, maintained, and used the State’s
Confidential Information; and the final disposition of the State’s Confidential Information. The
CONSULTANT’s records shall be subject to inspection, review, or audit upon reasonable notice from the
AGENCY.
The AGENCY reserves the right to monitor, audit, or investigate the use of the State’s Confidential Information
collected, used, or acquired by the CONSULTANT through this AGREEMENT. The monitoring, auditing, or
investigating may include, but is not limited to, salting databases.
Violation of this section by the CONSULTANT or its sub-consultants or subcontractors may result in
termination of this AGREEMENT and demand for return of all State’s Confidential Information, monetary
damages, or penalties
It is understood and acknowledged that the CONSULTANT may provide the AGENCY with information, which
is proprietary and/or confidential during the term of this AGREEMENT. The parties agree to maintain the
confidentiality of such information during the term of this AGREEMENT and afterwards. All materials
containing such proprietary and/or confidential information shall be clearly identified and marked as
“Confidential” and shall be returned to the disclosing party at the conclusion of the SERVICES under this
AGREEMENT.
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The CONSULTANT shall provide the AGENCY with a list of all information and materials it considers
confidential and/or proprietary in nature: (a) at the commencement of the term of this AGREEMENT, or (b) as
soon as such confidential or proprietary material is developed. “Proprietary and/or confidential information” is
not meant to include any information which, at the time of its disclosure: (i) is already known to the other party;
(ii) is rightfully disclosed to one of the parties by a third party that is not acting as an agent or representative for
the other party; (iii) is independently developed by or for the other party; (iv) is publicly known; or (v) is
generally utilized by unaffiliated third parties engaged in the same business or businesses as the
CONSULTANT.
The parties also acknowledge that the AGENCY is subject to Washington State and federal public disclosure
laws. As such, the AGENCY shall maintain the confidentiality of all such information marked proprietary and
or confidential or otherwise exempt, unless such disclosure is required under applicable state or federal law. If a
public disclosure request is made to view materials identified as “Proprietary and/or confidential information” or
otherwise exempt information, the AGENCY will notify the CONSULTANT of the request and of the date that
such records will be released to the requester unless the CONSULTANT obtains a court order from a court of
competent jurisdiction enjoining that disclosure. If the CONSULTANT fails to obtain the court order enjoining
disclosure, the AGENCY will release the requested information on the date specified.
The CONSULTANT agrees to notify the sub-consultant of any AGENCY communication regarding disclosure
that may include a sub-consultant’s proprietary and/or confidential information. The CONSULTANT
notification to the sub-consultant will include the date that such records will be released by the AGENCY to the
requester and state that unless the sub-consultant obtains a court order from a court of competent jurisdiction
enjoining that disclosure the AGENCY will release the requested information. If the CONSULTANT and/or
sub-consultant fail to obtain a court order or other judicial relief enjoining the AGENCY by the release date, the
CONSULTANT shall waive and release and shall hold harmless and indemnify the AGENCY from all claims of
actual or alleged damages, liabilities, or costs associated with the AGENCY’s said disclosure of sub-
consultants’ information.
XX. Records Maintenance
During the progress of the Work and SERVICES provided hereunder and for a period of not less than six (6)
years from the date of final payment to the CONSULTANT, the CONSULTANT shall keep, retain, and
maintain all “documents” pertaining to the SERVICES provided pursuant to this AGREEMENT. Copies of all
“documents” pertaining to the SERVICES provided hereunder shall be made available for review at the
CONSULTANT’s place of business during normal working hours. If any litigation, claim, or audit is
commenced, the CONSULTANT shall cooperate with AGENCY and assist in the production of all such
documents. “Documents” shall be retained until all litigation, claims or audit findings have been resolved even
though such litigation, claim, or audit continues past the six (6) year retention period.
For purposes of this AGREEMENT, “documents” means every writing or record of every type and description,
including electronically stored information (“ESI”), that is in the possession, control, or custody of the
CONSULTANT, including, without limitation, any and all correspondences, contracts, AGREEMENTs,
appraisals, plans, designs, data, surveys, maps, spreadsheets, memoranda, stenographic or handwritten notes,
reports, records, telegrams, schedules, diaries, notebooks, logbooks, invoices, accounting records, work sheets,
charts, notes, drafts, scribblings, recordings, visual displays, photographs, minutes of meetings, tabulations,
computations, summaries, inventories, and writings regarding conferences, conversations or telephone
conversations, and any and all other taped, recorded, written, printed or typed matters of any kind or description;
every copy of the foregoing whether or not the original is in the possession, custody, or control of the
CONSULTANT, and every copy of any of the foregoing, whether or not such copy is a copy identical to an
original, or whether or not such copy contains any commentary or notation whatsoever that does not appear on
the original.
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For purposes of this AGREEMENT, “ESI” means any and all computer data or electronic recorded media of any
kind, including “Native Files”, that are stored in any medium from which it can be retrieved and examined,
either directly or after translation into a reasonably useable form. ESI may include information and/or
documentation stored in various software programs such as Email, Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, Publisher,
PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, SQL databases, or any other software or electronic communication programs or
databases that the CONSULTANT may use in the performance of its operations. ESI may be located on network
servers, backup tapes, smart phones, thumb drives, CDs, DVDs, floppy disks, work computers, cell phones,
laptops, or any other electronic device that CONSULTANT uses in the performance of its Work or SERVICES
hereunder, including any personal devices used by the CONSULTANT or any sub-consultant at home.
“Native files” are a subset of ESI and refer to the electronic format of the application in which such ESI is
normally created, viewed, and /or modified
The CONSULTANT shall include this section XX “Records Maintenance” in every subcontract it enters into in
relation to this AGREEMENT and bind the sub-consultant to its terms, unless expressly agreed to otherwise in
writing by the AGENCY prior to the execution of such subcontract.
In witness whereof, the parties hereto have executed this AGREEMENT as of the day and year shown in the
“Execution Date” box on page one (1) of this AGREEMENT.
Signature Date
Signature Date
Any modification, change, or reformation of this AGREEMENT shall require approval as to form by the Office
of the Attorney General.
10/23/2024
Armondo Pavone
Mayor
Attest:___________________________________________________
Jason A. Seth, City Clerk
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Exhibit A
Scope of Work
Project No.
See Attached
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EXHIBIT A
Scope of Work
Oakesdale Ave SW Preservation Project
Widener & Associates
Environmental Services
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
The City of Renton is currently undertaking the Oakesdale Avenue SW Pavement
Preservation Project. This project will resurface the roadway along Oakesdale Ave SW
from SW 34th St to SW 16th St, install bike lanes, update channelization through
restriping, upgrade intersection ramps to current ADA standards, and adjust or evaluate
replacement of existing features affected by resurfacing such as monuments, catch basins,
or drainage grates.
The scope of this work provides for the completion of the necessary NEPA documents
and completing the NPDES permit. The work will be performed in accordance with
WSDOT LAG manual. The following tasks are anticipated:
TASKS:
1. Design Assistance and Early Agency Coordination
Early input into the formation of project alternatives will be provided to ensure each
alternative includes provisions to minimize impacts to the surrounding environment.
This coordination within the various design elements of the project will identify and
incorporate minimization measures early in the alternative development phase of the
project and will ensure that an appropriate range of alternatives are developed prior to the
agency coordination.
The Consultant will assist the City in presenting the alternatives to both the state and
federal permitting agencies to identify the regulatory issues associated with each
alternative. Potential minimization measures for each alternative will also be identified
during the coordination with agency representatives. All permitting issues and the
recommended permitting process for the preferred alternative will be documented in the
project preliminary design.
It is assumed that this effort will be accomplished with the graphics and design drawings
required to complete the preliminary design and to conduct the open houses and that no
other special presentation materials are required.
Deliverables:
The Consultant's permitting specialist will prepare meeting minutes and
memoranda documenting the coordination activities with state and federal
agencies, as required.
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2. Section 106 Report (Cultural and Historic Resources)
This work would include the preparation of the Section 106 report in accordance with the
State Historic Preservation Office standards and guidelines. The work will include the
following subtasks.
1 Pertinent literature on the archaeology, ethnography, and history of the
project area will be reviewed to determine the existence of archaeological
sites and to refine the probability of archaeological resources and
traditional cultural places in the project areas.
2 The Consultant will maintain contact with the local tribes for any
information on historic Indian use of the project area.
3 A systematic field reconnaissance will be conducted to identify previously
recorded and/or unrecorded archaeological sites for the proposed project
where ground-disturbing activities are expected to take place. Field
reconnaissance will consist of the traverse of pedestrian transects at
varying intervals, depending on terrain throughout the proposed project
area. Shovel probes (digging a hole with a shovel) will be excavated, as
deep as feasible, and in areas expected to have a high probability for
cultural resources. Shovel probes will be augmented through auger probes
to explore the deepest possible deposits. Shovel probes will be screened
in highly probable areas and in soil matrixes too dense to identify small
chipping debris.
4 All new sites will be mapped, photographed, and recorded on Washington
State Archeological Inventory forms and submitted to the state Office of
Archeological and Historic Preservation (OAHP) for Smithsonian
numbers. Every effort will be made to include Tribal cultural resources
personnel in assisting the field effort. Rights-of-entry will be provided by
the City.
Deliverables:
The draft Section 106 Report will be prepared to describe cultural resources
identified in the project area to meet state and federal standards for reporting
as outlined in the guidelines provided by the OAHP. The report will include
summary background information appropriate to a cultural resources
assessment of the project area, including environment, previous cultural
resources studies, ethnography/ethno history, and history. A discussion of
agency and Tribal consultation, methodology, the results of the investigation,
and a map of located archaeological sites will be provided. Recommendations
will also be extended to any cultural resources that may be significant.
Monitoring of construction excavation recommendations may also be
included. The historic structures inventory form and/or archaeological site
inventory form will be attached to the report as an appendix, One (1)
electronic PDF copy of the form and required attachments.
One electronic copy of a revised draft Section 106 report incorporating the
Three copies of a final Section 106 report incorporating WSDOT comments.
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3. Environmental Justice Memo
Services required to complete an environmental justice (EJ) analysis includes the
following main components:
1 Collecting demographic data for the project area using local data sources
and the US Census Data.
2 Identifying any environmental justice populations in the area (minority or
low-income populations).
3 Review public outreach activities to ensure potential EJ populations are
offered an opportunity to participate in project planning and decision-
making.
4 Identifying any potential disproportionate effects to EJ populations from
project activities and identifying how impacts could not be avoided or
minimized and what mitigation measures could be implemented.
Deliverables:
The draft EJ documentation will be provided, One (1) electronic PDF copy of
the form and required attachments.
The final EJ documentation will be provided incorporating City comments,
One (1) electronic PDF copy of the form and required attachments.
The final EJ documentation will be provided incorporating WSDOT/FHWA
comments if required. It is assumed that WSDOT/FHWA comments will not
alter the basic conclusion of the documentation or require further alternative
studies, One (1) electronic PDF copy of the form and required attachments.
4. Biological Assessment No Effect ESA Memo (BA)
A Biological Assessment No Effect Memo will need to be prepared for the preferred
alternative in accordance with WSDOT guidelines. The following subtasks will be
undertaken in preparation of the BA No Effect Memo.
Collect available documentation concerning the project activities and pertinent biological
information. Biological information will include priority habitat and species data from
the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife along with rare plant and high-
quality ecosystem data from WDNR. The BA No Effect Memo will include a project
description, a list of species, a description of the species and their habitat, an analysis of
Effect guidance.
Provide the draft memo to the County for review and approval before sending to WSDOT
for review and approval.
Deliverables:
Copy of draft BA No Effect Memos for review by City and Project Team.
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Revised BA No Effect memos, incorporating the City's comments, for submittal
to WSDOT for review.
will be
prepared for the preferred alternative in accordance with WSDOT guidelines.
5. NEPA Categorical Exclusion Documentation Form
The Consultant will prepare a NEPA Categorical Exclusion Documentation Form (CE)
with supporting documentation as required by WSDOT for projects that receive federal
funding through WSDOT (Environmental Procedures Manual, Section 300.04). The CE
will include the recommended NEPA determination (assumed to be a Class II,
Documented Categorical Exclusion). We will document this assumption following the
WSDOT Local Agency Guidance (LAG) manual.
Assumptions:
The project will be determined to be a Class II Documented Categorical Conclusion and
neither a NEPA Environmental Impact Statement nor an Environmental Assessment will
be required.
Deliverables:
Draft NEPA Categorical Exclusion Documentation Form, One (1) electronic PDF
copy and required attachments.
Final NEPA Categorical Exclusion Documentation Form, One (1) electronic PDF
copy and required attachments.
6. Hazardous Materials Memo
A Hazardous Materials Memo will be prepared to evaluate the presence, or likely
presence, of potential hazardous substances within the physical limits of the project that
would have an effect on the overcrossing project. Sites with potential for environmental
issues/impacts include those that indicate current or past uses as service stations, battery
shops, dry cleaners, chemical storage, or manufacturing facilities; sites with fuel or
chemical storage tanks or drums present or those with strong pungent or noxious odors.
The scope of services for this study will include;
1. A review of the results of a federal, state, and local environmental database search
provided by an outside environmental data service for listings of known or
suspected environmental problems at the sites or nearby properties within the
search distances specified by WSDOT.
2. A review of historical aerial photographs, fire insurance maps, city directories,
chain-of-title reports, and tax assessor records, as available and appropriate, to
identify past development history on the parcels relative to the possible use,
generation, storage, release, or disposal of hazardous substances. An attempt to
identify uses of the sites from the present to the time that records show no
apparent development of the site, or to 1940, whichever is earlier.
3. Conduct a visual reconnaissance of the parcels and adjacent properties to identify
visible evidence of potential sources of contamination.
4. A letter report that will summarize the results of this study. The letter report will
briefly discuss the project activities and include a table ranking the parcels (low,
moderate, high) by their potential for contamination from either on-site or off-site
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sources. A draft letter report will be provided for review and comment. Upon
receiving comments, the letter will be modified as appropriate and made final.
Deliverable(s):
A draft Hazmat Memo will be provided.
A draft of the Hazmat Memo will be provided incorporating City comments.
The final Hazmat Memo will be provided incorporating WSDOT/FHWA
comments if required. It is assumed that WSDOT/FHWA comments will not
alter the basic conclusion of the documentation or require further alternative
studies.
7. Local NPDES Permit
Stormwater runoff from construction sites can carry muddy water, debris, and chemicals
into local waterways. Sediments, chemicals, and debris can harm aquatic life and reduce
water quality. Therefore, Ecology requires regulated construction sites to get coverage
under the Construction Stormwater General Permit. Widener & Associates will fill out
NPDES permit.
Deliverables:
NOI application
8. SEPA Exemption
The Consultant shall complete appropriate SEPA documentation including all needed
studies, modeling, and analysis in accordance with State Environmental Policy Act
(RCW 43.21C) and SEPA Rules (WAC 197-11). The Consultant will coordinate with
the City to address comments on the SEPA Checklist and provide support for the SEPA
process.
Deliverables:
SEPA Checklist
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Exhibit B
DBE Participation Plan
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Exhibit C
PreparationandDeliveryofElectronicEngineeringandOtherData
In this Exhibit the agency, as applicable, is to provide a description of the format and standards the consultant is
to use in preparing electronic files for transmission to the agency. The format and standards to be provided may
include, but are not limited to, the following:
I. Surveying, Roadway Design & Plans Preparation Section
A. Survey Data
B. Roadway Design Files
C. Computer Aided Drafting Files
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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D. Specify the Agency’s Right to Review Product with the Consultant
E. Specify the Electronic Deliverables to Be Provided to the Agency
F. Specify What Agency Furnished Services and Information Is to Be Provided
SEE EXHIBIT A.
SEE EXHIBIT A.
Agency retains the rights to review all deliverables listed in the
Scope of Work as shown in Exhibit A.
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II. Any Other Electronic Files to Be Provided
III. Methods to Electronically Exchange Data
E-Mail or Flash Drive
SEE EXHIBIT A.
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A. Agency Software Suite
B. Electronic Messaging System
C. File Transfers Format
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Exhibit D
Prime Consultant Cost Computations
See Attached
Exhibit B
Project Name Oakesdale Ave SW Preservation Project
Client Keith Woolley - City of Renton
Location City Renton Date 8/12/2024
Tasks
Project
Manager
Senior
Biologist
Project
Biologist
Hours Hours Hours
1 Design Assistance and Early Agency Coordination 30 2 4
2 Section 106 coordination & APE 8 2 12
3 EJ Memo
Draft 4 10 30
Final 6 4 15
4 No Effect ESA Determination
Draft 12 4 42
Final 6 4 60
5 NEPA CE
Draft 2 2 24
Final 4 2 6
6 Hazadours Material Memo
Draft 4 12 32
Final 2 4 18
7 NPDES
NOI 4 2 8
8 SEPA Exemption 2 2 8
Total hours 84 50 259
Summary Hours Rate Labor Rate
Indirect Cost
Rate Fixed Fee
Project Manager 84 $74.00 $6,216.00 $8,554.46 $1,864.80
Senior Biologist 50 $55.00 $2,750.00 $3,784.55 $825.00
Project Biologist 259 $32.00 $8,288.00 $11,405.95 $2,486.40
Total Labor $17,254.00
ICR 137.62% $23,744.95
Profit 30% $5,176.20
Expenses
Mileage miles roundtrip 720 miles 8 trips @.65 468.00$
News Paper Ad 1,500.00$
Cultural Resources Report 5,500.00$
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST $53,643.15
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Exhibit E
Sub-consultant Cost Computations
o sub-consultant participation at this time. The CONSULTANT shall not sub-contract for the
performance of any work under this AGREEMENT without prior written permission of theAGENCY. Refer to
section VI “Sub-Contracting” of this AGREEMENT.
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Exhibit F Title VI Assurances
Local Agency A&E Professional Services Agreement Number ____________
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Exhibit F Title VI Assurances
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Exhibit G
Certification Document
Exhibit G-1(a)Certification of Consultant
Exhibit G-1(b)Certification of
Exhibit G-2
Exhibit G-3
Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters - Primary
CoveredTransactions
Certification Regarding the Restrictions of the Use of Federal Funds for Lobbying
Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing Data
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Exhibit G-1(a) Certification of Consultant
I hereby certify that I am the and duly authorized representative of the firm of
______________________________________________________________________________________
whose address is
______________________________________________________________________________________
and that neither the above firm nor I have
Employed or retained for a commission, percentage, brokerage, contingent fee, or other consideration,
any firm or person (other than a bona fide employee working solely for me or the above CONS TANT)
to solicit or secure thisAGREEMENT;
Agreed, as an express or implied condition for obtaining this contract, to employ or retain the services of
any firm or person in connection with carrying out thisAGREEMENT; or
Paid, or agreed to pay, to any firm, organization or person (other than a bona fide employee working
solely for me or the above CONSULTANT) any fee, contribution, donation, or consideration of any kind
for, or in connection with, procuring or carrying out this AGREEMENT; except as hereby expressly
stated (ifany);
I acknowledge that this certificate is to be furnished to the _________________________________________
and the Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation in connection with this
AGREEMENT involving participation of Federal-aid highway funds, and is subject to applicable State and
Federal laws, both criminal and civil.
Consultant (Firm Name)
Signature (Authorized Official of Consultant) Date
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Exhibit G-2 Certification Regarding Debarment Suspension and Other Responsibility
Matters - Primary Covered Transactions
I. The prospective primary participant certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief, that it and its
principals:
A. Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily
excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency;
B. Have not within a three (3) year period preceding this proposal been convicted of or had a civil
judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with
obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) transaction or
contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State anti-trust statues or commission of
embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements,
or receiving stolen property;
C. Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity
(Federal, State, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (1)(b) of
this certification; an
D. Have not within a three (3) year period preceding this application / proposal had one or more public
transactions (Federal, State and local) terminated for cause or default.
II. Where the prospective primary participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this
certification such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.
Consultant (Firm Name)
Signature (Authorized Official of Consultant) Date
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Exhibit G-3 Certification Regarding the Restrictions of the Use of Federal Funds for
Lobbying
The prospective participant certifies, by signing and submitting this bid or proposal, to the best of his or her
knowledge and belief, that:
1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any
person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any Federal agency, a
Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or any employee of a Member of Congress in
connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of
any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative AGREEMENT, and the extension, continuation,
renewal, amendment, or modification of Federal contract, grant, loan or cooperativeAGREEMENT.
2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any Federal agency, a Member of
Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection
with this Federal contract, grant, loan or cooperative AGREEMENT, the undersigned shall complete and
submit Standard Form - LLL, “Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,” in accordance with its
instructions.
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this
transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or
entering into this transaction imposed by Section 1352, Title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file
therequire certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000.00, and not more than
$100,000.00 for each such failure.
The prospective participant also agrees by submitting his or her bid or proposal that he or she shall
require that the language of this certification be included in all lower tier sub-contracts, which exceed
$100,000 and that all such sub-recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
Consultant (Firm Name)
Signature (Authorized Official of Consultant) Date
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Exhibit G-4 Certification of Current Cost or Pricing Data
This is to certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the cost or pricing data (as defined in section of
the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and required under FAR subsection 15.403-4) submitted, either
actually or by specific identification in writing, to the Contracting Officer or to the Contracting Officer’s
representative in support of ______________________________________
*are accurate, complete, and current
as of ______________________________________________
**.
This certification includes the cost or pricing data supporting any advance AGREEMENT’s and forward pricing
rate AGREEMENT’s between the offer or and the Government that are part of the proposal.
Firm: ___________________________________________________________________________
Signature Title
Date of Execution __________________________________________________________***:
*Identify the proposal, quotation, request for pricing adjustment, or other submission involved, giving the appropriate identifying number (e.g. project title.)
**Insert the day, month, and year, when price negotiations were concluded and price AGREEMENT was reached.
***Insert the day, month, and year, of signing, which should be as close as practicable to the date when the price negotiations were concluded and the
contract price was agreed to.
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Exhibit H
Liability Insurance Increase
To Be Used Only If Insurance Requirements Are Increased
The professional liability limit of the CONSULTANT to the AGENCY identified in Section XII, Legal Relations
and Insurance of this Agreement is amended to $ _______________________ .
The CONSULTANT shall provide Professional Liability insurance with minimum per occurrence limits in the
amount of $ __________________________________.
Such insurance coverage shall be evidenced by one of the following methods:
• Certificate of Insurance
• Self-insurance through an irrevocable Letter of Credit from a qualified financial institution
Self-insurance through documentation of a separate fund established exclusively for the payment of professional
liability claims, including claim amounts already reserved against the fund, safeguards established for payment
from the fund, a copy of the latest annual financial statements, and disclosure of the investment portfolio for
those funds.
Should the minimum Professional Liability insurance limit required by the AGENCY as specified above exceed
$1 million per occurrence or the value of the contract, whichever is greater, then justification shall be submitted
to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for approval to increase the minimum insurance limit.
If FHWA approval is obtained, the AGENCY may, at its own cost, reimburse the CONSULTANT for the
additional professional liability insurance required.
Notes: Cost of added insurance requirements: $ ___________________________.
• Include all costs, fee increase, premiums.
• This cost shall not be billed against an FHWA funded project.
• For final contracts, include this exhibit
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Exhibit I
Alleged Consultant Design Error Procedures
The purpose of this exhibit is to establish a procedure to determine if a consultant has alleged design error is of a
nature that exceeds the accepted standard of care. In addition, it will establish a uniform method for the
resolution and/or cost recovery procedures in those instances where the agency believes it has suffered some
material damage due to the alleged error by the consultant.
Step 1 Potential Consultant Design Error(s) is Identified by Agency’s Project Manager
At the first indication of potential consultant design error(s), the first step in the process is for the
Agency’s project manager to notify the Director of Public Works or Agency Engineer regarding the
potential design error(s). For federally funded projects, the Region Local Programs Engineer should be
informed and involved in these procedures. (Note: The Director of Public Works or Agency Engineer
may appoint an agency staff person other than the project manager, who has not been as directly
involved in the project, to be responsible for the remaining steps in these procedures.)
Step 2 Project Manager Documents the Alleged Consultant Design Error(s)
After discussion of the alleged design error(s) and the magnitude of the alleged error(s), and with the
Director of Public Works or Agency Engineer’s concurrence, the project manager obtains more detailed
documentation than is normally required on the project. Examples include all decisions and descriptions
of work, photographs, records of labor, materials, and equipment.
Step 3 Contact the Consultant Regarding the Alleged Design Error(s)
If it is determined that there is a need to proceed further, the next step in the process is for the project
manager to contact the consultant regarding the alleged design error(s) and the magnitude of the alleged
error(s). The project manager and other appropriate agency staff should represent the agency and the
consultant should be represented by their project manager and any personnel (including sub-consultants)
deemed appropriate for the alleged design error(s) issue.
Step 4 Attempt to Resolve Alleged Design Error with Consultant
After the meeting(s) with the consultant have been completed regarding the consultant’s alleged design
error(s), there are three possible scenarios:
• It is determined via mutual agreement that there is not a consultant design error(s). If this is the case,
then the process will not proceed beyond this point.
• It is determined via mutual agreement that a consultant design error(s) occurred. If this is the case,
then the Director of Public Works or Agency Engineer, or their representatives, negotiate a settlement
with the consultant. The settlement would be paid to the agency or the amount would be reduced
from the consultant’s agreement with the agency for the services on the project in which the design
error took place. The agency is to provide LP, through the Region Local Programs Engineer, a
summary of the settlement for review and to make adjustments, if any, as to how the settlement
affects federal reimbursements. No further action is required.
• There is not a mutual agreement regarding the alleged consultant design error(s). The consultant may
request that the alleged design error(s) issue be forwarded to the Director of Public Works or Agency
Engineer for review. If the Director of Public Works or Agency Engineer, after review with theirlegal
counsel, is not able to reach mutual agreement with the consultant, proceed to Step 5.
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Step 5 Forward Documents to Local Programs
For federally funded projects, all available information, including costs, should be forwarded through the
Region Local Programs Engineer to LP for their review and consultation with the FHWA. LP will meet
with representatives of the agency and the consultant to review the alleged design error(s), and attempt to
find a resolution to the issue. If necessary, LP will request assistance from the Attorney General’s Office
for legal interpretation. LP will also identify how the alleged error(s) affects eligibility of project costs
for federal reimbursement.
• If mutual agreement is reached, the agency and consultant adjust the scope of work and costs to
reflect the agreed upon resolution. LP, in consultation with FHWA, will identify the amount of federal
participation in the agreed upon resolution of the issue.
• If mutual agreement is not reached, the agency and consultant may seek settlement by arbitration or
by litigation.
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Exhibit J
Consultant Claim Procedures
The purpose of this exhibit is to describe a procedure regarding claim(s) on a consultant agreement. The
following procedures should only be utilized on consultant claims greater than $1,000. If the consultant’s
claim(s) total a $1,000 or less, it would not be cost effective to proceed through the outlined steps. It is
suggested that the Director of Public Works or Agency Engineer negotiate a fair and reasonable price for the
consultant’s claim(s) that total $1,000 or less.
This exhibit will outline the procedures to be followed by the consultant and the agency to consider a potential
claim by the consultant.
Step 1 Consultant Files a Claim with the Agency Project Manager
If the consultant determines that they were requested to perform additional services that were outside of
the agreement’s scope of work, they may be entitled to a claim. The first step that must be completed is
the request for consideration of the claim to the Agency’s project manager.
The consultant’s claim must outline the following:
• Summation of hours by classification for each firm that is included in the claim
• Any correspondence that directed the consultant to perform the additional work;
• Timeframe of the additional work that was outside of the project scope;
• Summary of direct labor dollars, overhead costs, profit and reimbursable costs associated with the
additional work; and
• Explanation as to why the consultant believes the additional work was outside of the agreement
scope of work.
Step 2 Review by Agency Personnel Regarding the Consultant’s Claim for Additional Compensation
After the consultant has completed step 1, the next step in the process is to forward the request to the
Agency’s project manager. The project manager will review the consultant’s claim and will met with the
Director of Public Works or Agency Engineer to determine if the Agency agrees with the claim. If the
FHWA is participating in the project’s funding, forward a copy of the consultant’s claim and the
Agency’s recommendation for federal participation in the claim to the WSDOT Local Programs through
the Region Local Programs Engineer. If the claim is not eligible for federal participation, payment will
need to be from agency funds.
If the Agency project manager, Director of Public Works or Agency Engineer, WSDOT Local Programs
(if applicable), and FHWA (if applicable) agree with the consultant’s claim, send a request memo,
including backup documentation to the consultant to either supplement the agreement, or create a new
agreement for the claim. After the request has been approved, the Agency shall write the supplement
and/or new agreement and pay the consultant the amount of the claim. Inform the consultant that the
final payment for the agreement is subject to audit. No further action in needed regarding the claim
procedures.
If the Agency does not agree with the consultant’s claim, proceed to step 3 of the procedures.
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Step 3 Preparation of Support Documentation Regarding Consultant’s Claim(s)
If the Agency does not agree with the consultant’s claim, the project manager shall prepare a summary
for the Director of Public Works or Agency Engineer that included the following:
• Copy of information supplied by the consultant regarding the claim;
• Agency’s summation of hours by classification for each firm that should be included in the claim
• Any correspondence that directed the consultant to perform the additional work;
• Agency’s summary of direct labor dollars, overhead costs, profit and reimbursable costs associate
with the additional work;
• Explanation regarding those areas in which the Agency does/does not agree with the consultant’s
claim(s);
• Explanation to describe what has been instituted to preclude future consultant claim(s); and
• Recommendations to resolve the claim.
Step 4 Director of Public Works or Agency Engineer Reviews Consultant Claim and Agency
Documentation
The Director of Public Works or Agency Engineer shall review and administratively approve or
disapprove the claim, or portions thereof, which may include getting Agency Council or Commission
approval (as appropriate to agency dispute resolution procedures). If the project involves federal
participation, obtain concurrence from WSDOT Local Programs and FHWA regarding final settlement
of the claim. If the claim is not eligible for federal participation, payment will need to be from agency
funds.
Step 5 Informing Consultant of Decision Regarding the Claim
The Director of Public Works or Agency Engineer shall notify (in writing) the consultant of their final
decision regarding the consultant’s claim(s). Include the final dollar amount of the accepted claim(s) and
rationale utilized for the decision.
Step 6 Preparation of Supplement or New Agreement for the Consultant’s Claim(s)
The agency shall write the supplement and/or new agreement and pay the consultant the amount of the
claim. Inform the consultant that the final payment for the agreement is subject to audit