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Local Agency Professional Services
Negotiated Hourly Rate Consultant Agreement
Agreement Number: CAG-20-095 Does this Require DES filing? D Yes Ii] No
Firm/Organization Legal Name (do not use dba's): Cowling & Company, LLC
Address Federal Aid Number
1902 120th Place SE Suite 202 Everett, WA 98208
UBI Number Federal TIN 602095467 81-4539538
Execution Date Completion Date
1099 Form Required Federal Participation n Yes la] No n Yes la] No
Project Title Williams Avenue S and Wells Avenue S Conversion Project
Description of Work The project provides pedestrian and bicyclists facilties and enhancements, traffic
operation and circulation improvements in Downtown. The improvments include
adding raised intersections with bulb outs, parklets, pedestrian plaza, lightning, street
furniture, streetscape, bike racks, signage, wayfinding and converting Williams Ave S
and Wells Ave S to two-way traffic operations.
This contract will provide for the environmental documentation and permitting support
services.
D Yes % Ii] No DBE Participation Maximum Amount Payable: $82,081.20 D Yes % Ii] No MBE Participation D Yes % Ii] No WBE Participation D Yes % Ii] No SBE Participation
Index of Exhibits
Exhibit A
Exhibit C
Exhibit D
Exhibit E
Exhibit F
Exhibit G
Exhibit H
Exhibit I
Exhibit J
Scope of Work
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
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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 CONSULT ANT 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.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 Scope of Work was developed utilizing
performance based contracting methodologies.
Ill. 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 CONSUL TANT 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 CONSULT ANT 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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All Reports, PS&E materials, and other data furnished to the CONSULT ANT 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 CONSULT ANT 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 CONSULT ANT.
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:
Name: Keith Woolley
Agency City of Renton
Address: City Hall 5th Floor 1 055 Grady Way
City: Renton State: WA Zip: 98057
Email: kwoolley@Rentonwa.gov
Phone: 425-430-7318 425-430-7376
IV.Time for Beginning and Completion
Ifto CONSULTA NT:
Name: Jordan Widener
Agency:Cowling & Company LLC Widener & Assoc.
Address: 1902 120th Pl SE Suite 202
City: Everett State: WA Zip: 98 208
Email: jordancw@widener-enviro.com
Phone: 510-725-2291
The CONSULT ANT shall not begin any work under the terms of this AGREEMENT until authorized in writing
by the AGENCY. This AGREEMENT may require filing with the Department of Enterprise Services (DES)
pursuant to RCW 39.26.140. If such approval is required by DES, this AGREEMENT shall not bind the
AGENCY until approved by DES. If the AGREEMENT must be approved by DES, work cannot begin, nor
payment made until ten (10) or more working days following the date of filing, and until approved by DES. Any
subsequent SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT may also be subject to filing and/or approval from DES. All
work under this AGREEMENT shall 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 CONSULT ANT,
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 CONSULT ANT'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 CONSULT ANT or the AGENCY. The written request must
be made to the other party within ninety (90) days following the CONSULTANT's FYE date. If no such
written request is made, the current direct (raw) labor rates and classifications as shown on Exhibits "D" and
"E", will remain in effect for the twelve (12) month period.
Conversely, if a timely request is made in the manner set forth above, the parties will commence negotiations
to determine the new direct (raw) labor rates and classifications that will be applicable for the twelve (12)
month period. Any agreed to renegotiated rates shall be memorialized in a final written acknowledgement
between the parties. Such final written acknowledgement shall be incorporated into, and become a part of,
this AGREEMENT. If requested, the CONSULT ANT 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 be 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
rates under this AGREEMENT, even if/when other components of the hourly rate are not renegotiated. These
rates will be applicable for the twelve (12) month period. At the AGENCY's option, a provisional and/or
conditional indirect cost rate may be negotiated. This provisional or conditional indirect rate shall remain in
effect until the updated indirect cost rate is completed and approved. Indirect cost rate costs incurred during
the provisional or conditional period will not be adjusted. The CONSULT ANT may request an extension of
the last approved indirect cost rate for the twelve (12) month period. These requests for provisional indirect
cost rate and/or extension will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and if granted, will be memorialized in a
final written acknowledgement.
The CONSULT ANT 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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B.Direct Non-Salary Costs: Direct Non-Salary Costs will be reimbursed at the actual cost to the CONSULTANT.
These charges may include, but are not limited to, the following items: travel, printing, long distance telephone,
supplies, computer charges. 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 AGENCY upon request. All above charges must be
necessary for the SERVICES provided under this AGREEMENT.
C.Maximum Amount Payable: The Maximum Amount Payable by the AGENCY to the CONSULTANT under
this AGREEMENT shall not exceed the amount shown in the heading of this AGREEMENT on page one(l.)
The Maximum Amount Payable does not include payment for extra work as stipulated in section XIII, "Extra
Work." No minimum amount payable is guaranteed under this AGREEMENT.
D.Monthly Progress Payments: Progress payments may be claimed on a monthly basis for all costs authorized in
A and B above. The monthly billings shall be supported by detailed statements for hours expended at the rates
established in Exhibit "D," including names and classifications of all employees, and billings for all direct non
salary expenses. To provide a means of verifying the billed salary costs for the CONSULTANT's employees,
the AGENCY may conduct employee interviews. These interviews may consist of recording the names,
titles, salary rates, and present duties of those employees performing work on the SERVICES at the time of
the interview.
E.Final Payment: Final Payment of any balance due the CONSULTANT of the gross amount earned will be
made promptly upon its verification by the AGENCY after the completion of the SERVICES under this
AGREEMENT, contingent upon receipt of all PS&E, plans, maps, notes, reports, electronic data, and other
related documents which are required to be furnished under this AGREEMENT. Acceptance of such Final
Payment by the CONSUL TANT shall constitute a release of all claims for payment, which the CONSULT ANT
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 CONSUL TANT 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 CONSULT ANT for any claims relating to the validity of a finding by the AGENCY of
overpayment. Per the WSDOT's "Audit Guide for Consultants," Chapter 23 "Resolution Procedures," the
CONSULT ANT has twenty (20) working days after receipt of the final Post Audit to begin the appeal process
to the AGENCY for audit findings.
F.Inspection of Cost Records: The CONSULTANT and their sub-consultants shall keep available for inspection
by representatives of the AGENCY and the United States, for a period of six ( 6) years after receipt of final
payment, the cost records and accounts pertaining to this AGREEMENT and all items related to or bearing upon
these records with the following exception: if any litigation, claim or audit arising out of, in connection with,
or related to this AGREEMENT is initiated before the expiration of the six (6) year period, the cost records and
accounts shall be retained until such litigation, claim, or audit involving the records is completed.
An interim or post audit may be performed on this AGREEMENT. The audit, if any, will be performed by the
State Auditor, WSDOT's Internal Audit Office and /or at the request of the AGENCY's Project Manager.
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VI.Sub-Contracting
The AGENCY permits subcontracts for those items of SERVICES as shown in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and by
this reference made part of this AGREEMENT.
The CONSULTANT shall not subcontract for the performance of any SERVICE under this AGREEMENT without
prior written permission of the AGENCY. No permission for subcontracting shall create, between the AGENCY
and sub-consultant, any contract or any other relationship.
Compensation for this sub-consultant SERVICES shall be based on the cost factors shown on Exhibit "E" attached
hereto and by this reference made part of this AGREEMENT.
The SERVICES of the sub-consultant shall not exceed its maximum amount payable identified in each Task Order
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 acknowledgement between the parties.
All subcontracts shall contain all applicable provisions of this AGREEMENT, and the CONSULTANT shall require
each sub-consultant or subcontractor, of any tier, to abide by the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT. With
respect to sub-consultant payment, the CONSULTANT shall comply with all applicable sections of the STATE's
Prompt Payment laws as set forth in RCW 39.04.250 and RCW 39.76.011.
The CONSULTANT, sub-recipient, or sub-consultant shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin, or sex in the performance of this AGREEMENT. The CONSULT ANT 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 CONSULT ANT warrants that they have not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona
fide employee working solely for the CONSULTANT, to solicit or secure this contract, and that it has not paid or
agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the CONSULTANT, any
fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or any other consideration, contingent upon or resulting from the
award or making of this contract. For breach or violation of this warrant, the AGENCY shall have the right to 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 CONSULT ANT 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 CONSULT ANT' 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 CONSUL TANT 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 CONSUL TANT.
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VIII.Nondiscrimination
During the performance of this AGREEMENT, the CONSULTANT, for itself, its assignees, sub-consultants,
subcontractors and successors in interest, agrees to comply with the following laws and regulations:
•Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 •Civil Rights Restoration Actof 1987
(42 U.S.C. Chapter 21 Subchapter V § 2000d (Public Law 100-259)
through 2000d-4a)•American with Disabilities Act ofl 990
•Federal-aid Highway Act of 1973 (42 U.S.C. Chapter 126 § 12101 et. seq.)
(23 U.S.C. Chapter 3 § 324)•23 CFR Part 200
•Rehabilitation Act of 1973
(29 U.S.C. Chapter 16 Subchapter V § 794)
•Age Discrimination Act of 1975(42 U.S.C. Chapter 76 § 6101 et. seq.)
•49 CFR Part 21
D 49 CFR Part26
•RCW 49.60.180
In relation to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the CONSULT ANT is bound by the provisions of Exhibit
"F" attached hereto and by this reference made part of this AGREEMENT, and shall include the attached Exhibit
"F" in every sub-contract, including procurement of materials and leases of equipment, unless exempt by the
Regulations or directives issued pursuant thereto.
IX.Termination of Agreement
The right is reserved by the AGENCY to terminate this AGREEMENT at any time with or without cause upon ten
(10)days written notice to the CONSULT ANT.
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 CONSULT ANT 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 CONSUL TANT 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 CONSULT ANT shall be determined by the
AGENCY with consideration given to the actual costs incurred by the CONSULTANT in performing SERVICES
to the date of termination, the amount of SERVICES originally required which was satisfactorily completed to
date of termination, whether that SERVICE is in a form or a type which is usable to the AGENCY at the time of
termination, the cost to the AGENCY of employing another firm to complete the SERVICES required and the
time which may be required to do so, and other factors which affect the value to the AGENCY of the SERVICES
performed at the time of termination. Under no circumstances shall payment made under this subsection exceed the
amount, which would have been made using the formula set forth in paragraph two (2) of this section.
If it is determined for any reason that the CONSULTANT was not in default or that the CONSULTANT's failure to
perform is without the CONSULTANT's or its employee's fault or negligence, the termination shall be deemed to
be a termination for the convenience of the AGENCY. In such an event, the CONSULTANT would be reimbursed
for actual costs in accordance with the termination for other than default clauses listed previously.
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The CONSULTANT shall, within 15 days, notify the AGENCY in writing, in the event of the death of any member,
partner, or officer of the CONSUL TANT or the death or change of any of the CONSUL TANT' 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 CONSULT ANT 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 CONSUL TANT 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
CONSULT ANT 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), 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 CONSULT ANT or the
CONSULTANT's agents, employees, sub consultants, subcontractors or vendors, of any tier, or any other persons
for whom the CONSULTANT may be legally liable; provided that nothing herein shall require a CONSULTANT
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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 CONSUL TANT 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:
Email:
Phone:
Facsimile:
Keith Woolley
City of Renton
City Hall 5th Floor 1055 Grady Way
Renton State: WA Zip: 98057
kwoolley@rentonwa.gov
425-430-7303
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 ofliability
is increased by the AGENCY pursuant to Exhibit H. In no case shall the CONSULTANT's professional liability to
third parties be limited in any way.
The parties enter into this AGREEMENT for the sole benefit of the parties, and to the exclusion of any third party,
and no third party beneficiary is intended or created by the execution of this AGREEMENT.
The AGENCY will pay no progress payments under section V "Payment Provisions" until the CONSULTANThas
fully complied with this section. This remedy is not exclusive; and the AGENCY may take such other action as
is available to it under other provisions of this AGREEMENT, or otherwise in law.
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XIII.Extra Work
A.The AGENCY may at any time, by written order, make changes within the general scope of this AGREEMENT
in the SERVICES to be performed.
B.If any such change causes an increase or decrease in the estimated cost of, or the time required for, performance
of any part of the SERVICES under this AGREEMENT, whether or not changed by the order, or otherwise
affects any other terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT, the AGENCY shall make an equitable adjustment
in the: (1) maximum amount payable; (2) delivery or completion schedule, or both; and (3) other affected terms
and shall modify this AGREEMENT accordingly.
C.The CONSULT ANT must submit any "request for equitable adjustment," hereafter referred to as "CLAIM,"
under this clause within thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of the written order. However, if the AGENCY
decides that the facts justify it, the AGENCY may receive and act upon a CLAIM submitted before final
payment of this AGREEMENT.
D.Failure to agree to any adjustment shall be a dispute under the section XI "Disputes" clause. However, nothing
in this clause shall excuse the CONSULTANT from proceeding with the AGREEMENT as changed.
E.Notwithstanding the terms and conditions of paragraphs (A.) and (B.) above, the maximum amount payable for
this AGREEMENT, shall not be increased or considered to be increased except by specific written supplement
to this AGREEMENT.
XIV.Endorsement of Plans
If applicable, the CONSUL TANT shall place their endorsement on all plans, estimates, or any other engineering
data furnished by them.
XV.Certification of the Consultant and the AGENCY
Attached hereto as Exhibit "G-1 ( a and b )" are the Certifications of the CONSULT ANT and the AGENCY, Exhibit
"G-2" Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters -Primary Covered
Transactions, Exhibit "G-3" Certification Regarding the Restrictions of the Use of Federal Funds for Lobbying
and Exhibit "G-4" Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing Data. Exhibit "G-3" is required only in AGREEMENT's
over one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) and Exhibit "G-4" is required only in AGREEMENT's over
five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00.) These Exhibits must be executed by the CONSULTANT, and
submitted with the master AGREEMENT, and returned to the AGENCY at the address listed in section III
"General Requirements" prior to its performance of any SERVICES under this AGREEMENT.
XVI.Complete Agreement
This document and referenced attachments contain all covenants, stipulations, and provisions agreed upon by the
parties. No agent, or representative of either party has authority to make, and the parties shall not be bound by or
be liable for, any statement, representation, promise or agreement not set forth herein. No changes, amendments, or
modifications of the terms hereof shall be valid unless reduced to writing and signed by the parties as a supplement
to this AGREEMENT.
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XVII.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 CONSULT ANT 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.
XVIII.Protection of Confidential Information
The CONSULT ANT 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, ST ATE
and AGENCY security data, or information which may jeopardize any part of the project that relates to any of
these types of information. The CONSULT ANT 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 CONSUL TANT through this AGREEMENT. The monitoring, auditing, or
investigating may include, but is not limited to, salting databases.
Violation of this section by the CONSULT ANT 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 CONSULT ANT 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 CONSULT ANT.
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 CONSULT ANT 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 CONSULT ANT 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 CONSULT ANT 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 CONSULT ANT 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.
XIX.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 CONSULT ANT 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, AGREEMENT 's,
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
CONSULT ANT 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
ATTEST: 6-3-2020
CITY OF RENTON -Armando Pavone, Mayor Jason A. Seth, City Clerk DATE
Any modification, change, or reformation of this AGREEMENT shall require approval as to form by the Office
of the Attorney General.
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See attached Federal Aid No.
Exhibit A
Scope of Work
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Environmental Scope of Work
Williams Ave Sand Wells Ave S
City of Renton
Constr uction Support
The Consultant will provide construction support by inspecting the project as
needed. Anticipated construction support includes:
Task 1 -Weekly NPDES reports and the monthly discharge reports
Task 2 -Attend weekly construction meetings & CESCL Inspections
Task 3 -Responding to RFl's during construction of this project and answering
technical questions as required
Task 4 -Update environmental documents to address issue changes
Task 5 -Hazmat testing as needed
Deliverables:
•Monthly progress reports to accompany invoices.
•Inspection reports for NPDES.
•Attending coordination meetings
Exhibit C
Preparation and Delivery of Electronic Engineering and Other Data
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
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Exhibit C -Local Agency Professional Services Negotiated Hourly Rate Consultant Agreement Revised 01/01/2020
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
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II.Any Other Electronic Files to Be Provided
Ill. Methods to Electronically Exchange Data
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A.Agency Software Suite
B.Electronic Messaging System
C.File Transfers Format
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See attached
Exhibit D
Prime Consultant Cost Computations
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WIDENER ASSOCIATES
Exhibit E
Sub-consultant Cost Computations
The CONSULT ANT shall not sub-contract for the performance of any work under this AGREEMENT
without prior written permission of the AGENCY. Refer to section VI "Sub-Contracting" of this
AGREEMENT.
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Exhibit F
Title VI Assurances
During the performance of this AGREEMENT, the CONSULTANT, for itself, its assignees, and successors
in interest agrees as follows:
1.Compliance with Regulations: The CONSULT ANT shall comply with the Regulations relative to non
discrimination in federally assisted programs of the AGENCY, Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations,
Part 21, as they may be amended from time to time (hereinafter referred to as the"REGULATIONS"),
which are herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this AGREEMENT.
2 Non-discrimination: The CONSULTANT, with regard to the work performed during this AGREEMENT,
shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in the selection and retention
of sub-consultants, including procurement of materials and leases of equipment. The CONSULT ANT
shall not participate either directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by Section 21.5 of the
REGULATIONS, including employment practices when this AGREEMENT covers a program set forth
in Ap pendix B of the REGULATIONS.
3.Solicitations for Sub-consultants, Including Procurement of Materials and Equipment: In all solicitations
either by competitive bidding or negotiations made by the CONSULTANT for work to be performed
under a sub-contract, including procurement of materials or leases of equipment, each potential sub
consultant or supplier shall be notified by the CONSULTANT of the CONSULTANT's obligations under
this AGREEMENT and the REGULATIONS relative to non-discrimination on the grounds of race, color,
sex, or national origin.
4.Information and Reports: The CONSULTANT shall provide all information and reports required by the
REGULATIONS or directives issued pursuant thereto, and shall permit access to its books, records,
accounts, other sources of information, and its facilities as may be determined by the AGENCY, the
STATE, or the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to be pertinent to ascertain compliance with such
REGULATIONS, orders and instructions. Wh ere any information required of a CONSULTANT is in the
exclusive possession of another who fails or refuses to furnish this information, the CONSULT ANT shall
so certify to the AGENCY, the STATE, or the FHW A as appropriate, and shall set forth what efforts it has
made to obtain the information.
5.Sanctions for No n-compliance: In the event of the CONSULTANT's non-compliance with the non
discrimination provisions of this AGREEMENT, the AGENCY shall impose such AGREEMENT sanctions
as it, the STATE, or the FHWA may determine to be appropriate, including, but not limited to:
•Wi thholding of payments to the CONSULT ANT under this AGREEMENT until the CONSULT ANT
complies, and/or;
•Cancellation, termination, or suspension of this AGREEMENT, in whole or in part.
6.Incorporation of Provisions: The CONSULTANT shall include the provisions of paragraphs (1) through
(5 ) in every subcontract, including procurement of materials and leases of equipment, unless exempt by the
REGULATIONS, or directives issued pursuant thereto. The CONSULTANT shall take such action with
respect to any sub-consultant or procurement as the STATE, the AGENCY, or FHWA may direct as a means
of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for non-compliance.
Provided, however, that in the event a CONSULT ANT becomes involved in, or is threatened with,
litigation with a sub-consultant or supplier as a result of such direction, the CONSULT ANT may request
the AGENCY enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the STATE and/or the AGENCY and, in
addition, the CONSULT ANT may request the United States enter into such litigation to protect the interests
of the United States. Agreement Numb er: CAG-20-095
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Exhibit G
Certification Documents
Exhibit G-l(a) Certification of Consultant
Exhibit G-l(b) Certification of City of Renton
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
Exhibit G-4 Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing Data
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Exhibit G-1 (b) Certification of The City of Renton
I hereby certify that I am the: D Certification Acceptance Authority
D Other
of the The City of Renton , and Cowling & Company LLC
or its representative has not been required, directly or indirectly as an express or implied condition in connection
with obtaining or carrying out this AGREEMENT to:
a)Employ or retain, or agree to employ to retain, any firm or person; or
b)Pay, or agree to pay, to any firm, person, or organization, any fee, contribution, donation, or consideration
of any kind; except as hereby expressly stated (if any):
I acknowledge that this certificate is to be furnished to the
, and is subject to applicable State and Federal laws, both criminal and civil.
Signature Date
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Transportation Design Manager
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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 oflnsurance.
•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 FHW A approval is obtained, the AGENCY may, at its own cost, reimburse the CONSULT ANT 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 FHW A 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's 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 their legal
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 FHW A. 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 FHW A, 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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ExhibitJ
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) are a total
of $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 FHW A (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 associated
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 FHW A 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.
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