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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract CAG-15-235 ����� r�p�,.,....____.... � ':..�,} �.�����,' CONSULTANT AGREEMENT THIS CONSULTANT AGREEMENT("Agreement") is made as of the �G ay of December, 2015, (the "Effective Date"), between the CITY OF RENTON, a non-charter code city organized under RCW 35A and State of Washington municipal corporation, ("Renton"), and Landau Associates. Inc., ("CONSULTANT"),to provide professional Environmental Site Assessment services at 16305 126th Avenue SE, Renton, Washington,also known as Parcel# 143310-0090 in the City of Renton. Renton and CONSULTANT are at times collectively referred to as the "Parties". NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the recitals, which are incorporated by reference, and the following mutual promises and covenants contained in this Agreement, the Parties mutually agree as follows: 1. Scope of Services. The CONSULTANT will provide all material and labor necessary to perform all work described in the PROPOSAL, which is attached and fully incorporated in this Agreement by reference with this Agreement as Attachment "A". 2. Renton's Responsibilitv. Renton will provide or coordinate access to the work site so that the work may be performed. 3. Consideration. Renton agrees to pay the CONSULTANT the Contract Sum, in exchange for complete performance of the professional services referred to in this Agreement and/or as is detailed in Attachment A. Any conflict or ambiguity in terms of the CONTRACTOR'S expected performance shall be guided by the terms of the contract and construed in favor of Renton. Payment for services shall be made by Renton to the CONSULTANT for completed work on a time and material basis consistent with the attached estimate, upon completion of the contracted work. Such payment shall be the full compensation for work performed, services rendered, and for all labor, materials, supplies, equipment, incidentals, and incidental costs necessary to complete the work. 4. Contract Sum. The total amount of this Contract is Five Thousand Dollars and zero cents ($5,000.00) which includes Washington State sales tax. 5. Chan�es in Scope of Services. Renton, without invalidating the Contract, may order changes in the Scope of Services consisting of additions, deletions or modifications. The Contract Sum may be adjusted according to any reasonable additional cost or expense resulting from such changes. Such changes in the work shall be authorized by a written Change Order signed by Renton and the CONSULTANT. The CONSULTANT shall not modify the Scope of Services, without forfeiting any unpaid fees due, unless the CONSULTANT has received Renton's prior written approval. 6. Time of Performance. The CONSULTANT shall commence performance of the Contract no later than 5 calendar days after the Contract's final execution, and shall complete the full performance of the Contract not later than 60 calendar days from the date of commencement. 7. Duration of this A�reement. This Agreement shall end at completion of the enclosed scope of services or when the Time of Performance expires, whichever is first. This Agreement may be extended only upon mutual written agreement of Renton and the CONSULTANT. 8. Method of Pavment. Payment by Renton for the Services will only be made after the Services have been fu11y performed to Renton's satisfaction and an invoice is submitted to Renton in an acceptable form. Payment will be based on the percent of work completed, compliance with the Scope of Services. Payment will be made in the next pay cycle of the Renton's Finance and Information Technology Department after receipt of such voucher or invoice (pay cycles are bi-weekly). Renton shall have the right to withhold payment to the CONSULTANT for any work not completed in a satisfactory manner until such time as the CONSULTANT modifies such work so that the same is satisfactory. If the work is not satisfactorily modified or is not in compliance with this Agreement, Renton may withhold the entire payment, without penalty. 9. Consultant is an Independent CONSULTANT. The Parties intend to create an Independent CONSULTANT-Employer Relationship and that the CONSULTANT will have the ability to control and direct the performance and details of its work, with Renton being interested only in the results obtained under the Agreement. As a result, CONSULTANT and its subcontractors, employees, agents and volunteers are not Renton employees and shall not be entitled to any employee benefits or protections. 10. Record Keepin�and Reportine. The CONSULTANT and each sub-consultant, if any, shall submit upon Renton's demand to Renton such schedules of quantities and costs, progress schedules, payrolls, reports, estimates, records and miscellaneous data pertaining to the Agreement. 2 11. Indemnitv. CONSULTANT agrees and covenants to hold and save Renton, its elected officials, officers, agents, representatives, employees and volunteers harmless and to promptly indemnify same from and against any and all claims, actions, damages, liability of every type and nature including all costs and legal expenses incurred arising from the negligent performance of any work under or in connection with this Agreement or work related to the Agreement, including loss of life, personal injury and/or damage to property arising from or out of any occurrence, omission or activity upon, on or about the premises worked upon or in any way relating to this Agreement. This hold harmless and indemnification provision shall likewise apply for or on account of any patented or unpatented invention, process, article or appliance manufactured for use in the performance of the Agreement, including its use by Renton, unless otherwise specifically provided for in this Agreement. The CONSULTANT agrees to name Renton as an Additional Insured on a noncontributory primary basis. In the event Renton shall, without fault on its part, be made a party to any litigation commenced by or against CONSULTANT, then CONSULTANT shall proceed and hold Renton harmless and he shall pay all costs, expenses and reasonable attorney's fees incurred or paid by Renton in connection with such litigation. Furthermore, CONSULTANT agrees to pay all costs, expenses and reasonable attorneys' fees that Renton may incur or pay in the enforcement of any of the covenants, provisions and agreements. Nothing in this Agreement shall require the CONSULTANT to indemnify Renton against and hold harmless Renton, from claims, demands or suits based solely upon the conduct of Renton, its elected officials, officers, and employees and provided further that if claims or suits are caused by or result from the concurrent negligence of (a) the CONSULTANT's agents or employees and (b) Renton, its elected officials, officers, and employees, and involves those actions covered by RCW 4.24.115, (Validity of agreement to indemnify against liability for negligence relative to construction, alteration, improvement, etc., of structure or improvement attached to real estate or relative to a motor carrier transportation contract), this indemnity provision with respect to claims or suits based upon such concurrent negligence shall be valid and enforceable only to the extent of the CONSULTANT's negligence or the negligence of the CONSULTANT's agents or employees. Should a court of competent jurisdiction determine that this agreement is subject to RCW 4.24.115, (Validity of agreement to indemnify against liability for negligence relative to construction, alteration, improvement, etc., of structure or improvement attached to real estate or relative to a motor carrier transportation contract) then, in the event of liability for damages arising out of bodily injury to persons or damages to property caused by or resulting from the concurrent negligence of the CONSULTANT and Renton, its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, representatives and volunteers, the consultant's liability under this Agreement shall be only to the extent of the consultant's negligence. It is further specifically and expressly understood that the indemnification provided herein constitute the consultant's waiver of immunity under RCW 51, the Industrial Insurance Act, solely for the purposes of this 3 indemnification. This waiver has been mutually negotiated by the Parties. The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 12. Insurance. a. CONSULTANT'S Insurance. CONSULTANT shall secure and maintain the following insurance policies, and shall not cancel or suspend the insurance policies identified below, except after twenty (20) calendar day's prior written notice by certified-mail to the City of Renton: i. Commercial General Liabilitv Insurance,: Commercial general liability insurance in the minimum amounts of $1,000,000 for each occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate throughout the duration of this Agreement. ii. Professional Liabilitv Insurance: Professional liability insurance, in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 for each occurrence, shall also be secured for any professional services being provided to Renton that are excluded in the commercial general liability insurance. iii. Workers' Compensation: Workers' compensation coverage, as required by the Industrial Insurance laws of the State of Washington. iv. Renton as an Additional-Insured: It is agreed that on � CONSULTANT'S commercial general liability policy, the City of Renton will be named as an Additional-Insured on a primary and non-contributory basis. Any coverage maintained by the City of Renton is solely for the coverage and ben,efit of Renton, and its elected officials, officers, agents, employees, representatives and volunteers. v. Verification of Covera�e: Subject to Renton's review and acceptance, a certificate of insurance showing the proper endorsements, shall be delivered to Renton before executing the work of this Agreement. b. Review of Policv: Upon request, the CONSULTANT shall give Renton a full copy of the insurance policy for its records and for the Renton City Attorney's or Risk Manager's review.The policy limits may be reviewed and the value reassessed annually. c. Termination: Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the failure of the CONSULTANT to comply with the above provisions of this section shall subject this Agreement to immediate termination without notice to any person in order to protect the public interest. 13. Termination of A�reement. This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon ten (10) calendar days written notice should the other party fail substantially to perform in accordance with this Agreement's 4 terms through no fault of the other party, subject to the non-performing party curing any failure to perform within said ten (10) calendar days. Should failure to perform be cured within ten (10) calendar days,this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. In the event of termination, the CONSULTANT shall be paid for services performed up to the termination date and accepted as conforming work by Renton, less any costs or expenses incurred by Renton as a result of the CONSULTANT'S breach of the Agreement. In that event, all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies, surveys, drawings, maps, models, photographs and reports prepared by the CONSULTANT shall become Renton's property, and the CONSULTANT shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for any work completed on such documents and other materials, unless such documents or materials failed to conform to the Agreement. 14. Arbitration. Arbitration of all questions of dispute under this Agreement may be at the choice of either party and shall be in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. The results of arbitration shall be binding on the Parties. Choice of Arbitrator shall be as follows: each party to choose one with the third choice by mutual agreement or, if unable to agree, chosen by a Superior Court Judge. Rules of arbitration: American Arbitration Association. All arbitrators shall be well-versed/trained and experienced in design and construction issues. 15. Assi�nment. The Parties may not assign any portion of this Agreement without the non-assigning party's written consent, and any assignment in violation of this provision shall be void. If the non-assigning party gives its written consent to any assignment, the terms of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect and no further assignment shall be made without additional written consent. 16. Assi�ns and Successors. Renton and the CONSULTANT each binds itself, its partners, successors, assigns, and legal representatives to the other party to this Agreement, and to the partners, successors, assigns, and legal representatives of such other party with respect to all covenants of the Agreement. 17. Compliance with Laws. CONSULTANT agrees to comply with all federal, state, and municipal laws, rules, regulations, or guidelines that exist or come into existence that are applicable to CONSULTANT's business, equipment, and personnel engaged in operations covered by this Agreement or accruing out of the performance of those operations. 5 18. Conflicts. In the event of any inconsistencies between CONSULTANT proposals and this Agreement,the City of Renton Agreement shall prevail. 19. Counterparts. The Parties may execute this Agreement in any number of counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original, and all of which will together constitute this one Agreement. 20. Limitation of Actions. CONSULTANT must, in any event, file any lawsuit arising from or connected with this Agreement within 120 calendar davs from the date the contract work is complete or CONSULTANT'S ability to file that claim or suit shall be forever barred or waived. This section further limits any applicable statutory limitations period. 21. Mediation. Mediation may precede arbitration by mutual consent of the Parties. 22. Modification. No waiver, alteration, or modification of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be binding unless in writing and signed by each party's duly authorized representative. 23. Non-Discrimination and Compliance with Apqlicable Federal.State and Local Laws. Except to the extent permitted by a bona-fide occupational qualification, the CONSULTANT agrees as follows: The CONSULTANT will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical, sensory or mental handicaps or marital status. The CONSULTANT will take affirmative action to insure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical, sensory or mental handicaps, or marital status. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training. The CONSULTANT will, in all solicitations for employee's job orders placed with any employment agency or other firm or agency, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, creed, color national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical, sensory or mental handicaps, or marital 6 status. The words "equal opportunity employer" in advertisements shall constitute compliance with this paragraph. The CONSULTANT will include the provisions of the foregoing paragraphs in every subcontract or purchase order for the goods or services which are subject matter of this contract. � In the event of non-compliance by the CONSULTANT with any of the non-discrimination provisions of the contract, the Owner shall have the right, at its option, to cancel the contract in whole or in part, without penalty. If the Agreement is canceled based on non-compliance with this section of the Agreement after partial performance, Renton shall be obligated to pay the fair market value or the contract price, whichever is lower, for good or services which have been received and accepted. The CONSULTANT is solely responsible for knowledge of and compliance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations that may affect the satisfactory completion of the project, which includes but is not limited to fair labor laws and worker's compensation. Renton requires all businesses and individuals doing business in Renton to have and maintain a valid City of Renton business license. (For Renton licensing information call 425-430-6851). 24. No Waiver. Neither the final certificate of payment nor any provision in the Agreement or partial or entire use of any installation provided for by this Agreement shall relieve the CONSULTANT of liability in respect to any warranties or responsibility for faulty materials or workmanship. The CONSULTANT shall be under the duty to remedy any defects in the work and pay for any damage to other work resulting therefrom which shall appear within the period of one (1) year from the date of final acceptance of the work, unless a longer period is specified. Renton will give notice of observed defects within a reasonably prompt time after discovery, and CONSULTANT shall be obligated to take immediate steps to correct and remedy any such defect,fault or breach at the sole cost and expense of CONSULTANT. The failure of Renton to insist upon strict performance of any of the covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement, or to exercise any option conferred by this Agreement in one or more instances shall not be construed to be a waiver or relinquishment of those covenants, agreements or options, and the same shall be and remain in full force and effect. 25. Public Document/Public Disclosure. This Agreement will be considered a public document and will be available for reasonable inspection and copying by the public during regular business hours. This document may be disclosed pursuant to RCW 42.56 (Public records act). 7 26. Remedies. Any remedies provided for in tfiis Agreement are non-exclusive, and shall be cumulative with all other remedies available to Renton at law, in equity, or by statutes, unless specifically waived in this Agreement or in a subsequent signed document signed by Renton's authorized representative. 27. Sin�ular, Plural and Gender. Whenever required by the context of Agreement, the singular shall include the plural and the plural shall include the singular. The masculine, feminine and neutral genders shall each include the other. 28. Sole and Entire A�reement. This Agreement is the entire agreement between the Parties and any representations or understandings,whether oral or written, not incorporated by reference into this Agreement are excluded. 29. Third-Partv Beneficiaries. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to, nor shall be construed to give any rights or benefits in the Agreement to anyone other than Renton and CONSULTANT, and all duties and responsibilities undertaken pursuant to this Agreement will be for the sole and exclusive benefit of Renton and CONSULTANT and no one else. 30. Written Notice: All communications regarding this Agreement shall be sent to the Parties at the addresses listed on the signature page of the Agreement, unless notified to the contrary. Any written notice shall become effective three (3) business days after the date of mailing by registered or certified mail, and shall be deemed sufficiently given if sent to the addressee at the address stated in this Agreement or such other address as may be specified by the recipient Party in writing. 8 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have entered into this Agreement effective as of the date written above. SULTANT CITY OF RENTON C��,. ._� �— �,, n � Signature Signature � �•��1�2�"�n,_�i1�f��r��L►��� Terry Higashiyama �Printed Name and Title Communitv Services Administrator ��n��������8�� Printed Name and Title ►�c, Business Name 13� � ��vr��-�n� �� Mailing Address �l���l� , ,a� ���� City State Zip �',�� � ������ Telephone 9 Attachment"A" Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Services Property Located at 16305 126th Avenue SE in Renton,Washington Scope of Work Landau Associates, Inc. will provide a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment for the 8,710 square foot residential property located at 16305 126th Avenue SE, Renton, Washington, also known as Parcel # 143310-0090. The purpose of the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment is to evaluate and document conditions related to the subject property as part of pre-acquisition due diligence,that could present environmental liabilities to an owner. The Consultant will perform the services outlined above for a fixed fee of$5,000. Reference Landau Associates, Inc. Scope of Services and Cost Estimate dated September 2, 2015. LANDAU ASSOCIATES September 2,2015 City of Renton 1055 South Grady Way Renton,Washington 98057 Attn: Ms. Leslie Betlach RE: PROPOSED SCOPE OF SERVICES AND COST PAASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT SERVICES FLETCHER PROPERTY 16305126TH AvENUE SE RENTON,WASHINGTON Transmitted via email to:Ibetlach.rentonwa.gov Dear Ms.Betlach: As requested, this letter provides a proposed scope of services and cost for Landau Associates to provide a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) for the 8,710-square-foot residential property located at 16305 126`�' Avenue SE in Renton, Washington (subject property). Based on our discussions with you, the subject property is being considered for acquisition by the City of Renton (City), and the Phase I ESA is being conducted as part of your pre-acquisition due diligence. Our understanding of the project, our proposed scope of services to meet the project objectives, and our estimated cost to provide the proposed services are presented below. PROJECT UNDERSTANDINGBACKGROUND Based on the information that you provided and from the King County Assessor website, the subject property consists of King County Parcel No. 143310-0090, located on the west side of 126t1' Avenue SE and near the southeast corner of Cascade Park in Renton, Washington. The subject property is owned by Mavis Fletcher and is developed with a single-family residence that was built in 1962. We understand that the Phase I ESA is being conducted to evaluate and document conditions related to the subject property that could present environmental liabilities to an owner. SCOPE OF SERVICES To meet our objectives for the project,we propose a scope of services consisting o£ • A Phase I ESA in accordance with the ASTM International (ASTM) Standard Practice for Environme��tal Site Assessments:Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process, E 1527-13 ENVIRONMENTAL�GEOTECHNICAI �NATURAL RESOURCES 130 2nd Avenue South •Edmonds,WA 98020• (425)778-0907•fax(425)77&6409•wwnv.landauinc.com EDMONDS(CORPORATE) •SEA7TlE•TACOMA•OLYMPIA•SPOKANE•PORTIAtJD (as applied in the State of Washington). The Phase I ESA will include a review of historical and regulatory information, a site reconnaissance, interviews, and data evaluation and reporting of our assessment of the presence of recognized em�if•onmental conditions, historical recognized em�ironmental conditions, and controlled recognized em�ironmental conditions in accordance with the ASTM standard. We will also identify, as appropriate, potential environmental concerns, which are conditions that do not meet the definition for a recognized environmental condition,but that warrant recognition by a potential purchaser. Deliverable:A draft written report presenting the results of the Phase I ESA for your review. The report will identify data gaps in our assessment,our efforts to fill them,and comments on whether the data gaps are significant and affect our overall findings. The report will also include reeommendations for further investigation to address any recognized environmental corzditions, potential environmental concems, or data gaps, as warranted. A final report incorparating your comments, as appropriate, will be provided in electronic form (in PDF format). If requested,up to three paper copies of the�nal report will also be provided. ESTIMATED SCHEDULE We are prepared to begin work immediately, and with receipt of your authorization to proceed, we anticipate the following schedule: • Week 1: Project initiation including data collection and review,and the site reconnaissance. • Week 2: Data evaluation and reporting including submittal of an email summary of preliminary findings. • Weeks 3 and 4: Reporting and submittal of the draft Phase I ESA report. The final report will be provided within 1 week of receipt of comments regarding the draft version. ASSUMPTIONS Our assumptions in preparing this scope of services and cost estimate include the following: • The City will provide access and any necessary rights-of-entry to the subject property. • The City will provide copies of any available environmental or geotechnical documentation about the subject property including any previous investigations or surveys within 1 week of authorization of this proposal. • The City will return to Landau Associates a completed copy of the "User-Provided Information Request Form" (attached) for the subject property within 1 week of the authorization of this proposal. • The City will provide access to individuals/owners/tenants familiar with historical operations at the subject property. • The draft report will need only minor revisions, requiring not more than 2 hours to produce the final report. • Conditions at immediately adjacent properties may not be observable from accessible roads on the subject property or from public access areas and, as a result, may not be identified during the site reconnaissance. 09/02/15\ledmdata021Proposals\C Renton12015-09 Fletcher Phase 1 ESA\Fletcher Roperty_Phase I ESA�rop-09-02-15.docx LANDAU ASSOCIATES 2 • The state agency regulatory review for the Phase I ESA will be based on the subcontracted database report. The need for acquisition and review of information from agency files, such as the Washington State Department of Ecology's, would be assessed based on the database report review,and conducted under a separate authorization. • The handling charge for subcontractor costs is 12 percent, and is included in our estimated costs. • Costs do not include a contingency amount for unanticipated out-of-scope acti��ities by subcontractors and/or Landau Associates. CosT The proposed cost for the Phase I ESA is a lump sum of$5,000. PROJECT STAFF Landau Associates staff for this project will include Kathryn Hartley, Senior Scientist, who will be responsible for day-to-day management of the project. Tim Syverson, L.G., Senior Associate Geologist, will provide senior review of the Phase I ESA report. Kathryn and Tim have extensive experience with ESAs on properties in the Northwest and in the City of Renton. Working with Kathryn and Tim on the project will be Landau Associates staff experienced with Phase I ESAs. AUTHORIZATION Our services will be provided on a lump-sum basis in accordance with the attached General Conditions, which are hereby made a part of this agreement. If unforeseen conditions are encountered, we will bring these to your attention and seek modification to the scope of services and budget, as appropriate. To authorize our services, please sign in the space provided on the next page, or authorize by your preferred method. * * * * * Please contact me at khartlev(a�landauinc.com if you have any questions regarding this proposal or wish to discuss the project further. LANDAU ASSOCIATES,INC. � �'/�.�� Kathryn .Hartley � Senior Scientist KFH/TLS/ccy 2016-2638 09/02/15\ledmdata021Proposals\C Renton�2015-09_Fletcher Phase I ESAIFIetcher Property_Phase I ESA�rop-09-02-15.docx LANDAU ASSOCIATES 3 Attachments: User-Provided Information Request Form General Conditions * * * * * AUTHORIZATION The scope of services and contractual conditions as described in this proposal and its attachments are accepted and Landau Associates,Inc. is authorized to proceed. By signature* printed For firm* date *Name of person with contractual authority and firm responsible for payment of Landau Associates,Inc.billing. Ciry of Renton Phase I Encironmental Site Assessment Services Fletcher Prop�rty Renton,Washington 09/02/15 1\edmdata02\ProposalslC Renton12015-09_Fletcher Phase 1 ESA\Fletcher Property_Phase I ESA�rop-09-02-15.docx �.ANDAU ASSOCIATES 4 I.a�r��Au phase I Real Estate Transfer Assessment / Environmental ASSOCtATES Site Assessment User Provided Information Request Form Name: Title: Company Name: Phone: Relationship to arser: Relationship to subject property: 1. Are you aware of any environmental cleanup liens against the subject property that are filed or recorded under federal,tribal,state or local law? No Yes (ifyes,please provide details in the space below). 2. Are you aware of any Activiry and Use Limitations(AULs), such as engineering controls, land use restrictions or institutional controls that are in place at the subject property and/or have been filed or recorded in a registry under federal,tribal,state or local law? No Yes (if yes,please provide details in the space below). 3. As the user of this Environmental Site Assessment {ESA) do you have any specialized knowledge or experience related to the subject property or nearby properties? For example,are you involved in the same line of business as the current or former occupants of the subject property or adjacent property so that you would have specialized knowledge of the chemicals and processes used at this type of business? No Yes (if yes,please provide details in the space below). 4. Does the purchase price being paid for the subject property reasonably reflect the fair market value of the subject property? No Yes . If you conclude that there is a difference, have you considered whether the lower price is because contamination is known or believed to be present at the subject property. No Yes (please provide details in the space below). 2l28107\\Edmdata�sharedac\OOOproposallESAs\ Ph I ESA Questionnaire.doc I.ANpAU ASSOCIATES 1 LANDAU phase I Real Estate Transfer Assessment / Environmental ASSOCIATES Site Assessment User Provided Information Request Form 5. Are you aware of commonly known or reasonably ascertainable information about the subject property that would help Landau Associates to identify conditions indicative of releases or threatened releases? For example,as user, a) Do you know the past uses of the subject property? No Yes b) Do you know of specific chemicals that are present or once were present at the subject property? No Yes c) Do you know of spills or other chemical releases that have taken place at the subject property? No Yes d) Do you known of any environmental cleanups that have taken place at the subject property? No Yes If you answered yes to any of the above,please provide details in the space below. 6. As the z�ser of this ESA, based on your knowledge and experience related to the subject property, are there any obvious indicators that point to the presence or likely presence of contamination at the subject property? No Yes (if yes,please provide details in the space below). Signature/Date 2/28/07 \1Edmdata\sharedoc1000propoullESAs\ Ph I ESA Ouestio�naire.doc LANDAU ASSOCIATES 2 LANDAU ASSOCIATES GENERAL CONDITIONS ��,��„���� SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED—Landau Associates agrees to provide Client, for ClienYs sole benefit and exclusive use,the consulting services identified in Landau Associates' proposal. This Agreement gives no rights or benefits to anyone other than Client and Landau Associates. CLIENT FURNISHED INFORMATION — Client shall provide to Landau Associates infarmation regarding the property location, property limits,the location of any buried utilities or structures,and any requirements for entry or work perniits,security clearances,licenses or any other required pennissions. Landau Associates shall not be liable for damage or injury arising from damage to subterranean structures {pipes,tanks,pipelines,etc.)that are not identified by Client. If the property is not owned by Client,Client shall obtain right-of-entry far the purpose of our services. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS—Uniess otherwise agreed,all logs,notes,calculations,reports and other documents prepared by Landau Associates are the property of Landau Associates. Client is responsible for appropriate use of the informatian and recommendations contained in Landau Associates'reports and other written correspondence. Any and all such infonnation and recommendations are provided for and are relevant to specific projects,as identified;any reuse of such information for extensions of a project,or disregard for or deviation from Landau Associates' recommendations or for any other project shall be at Client's sole risk and w7thout liability or legal exposure to Landau Associates. STANDARD OF CARE AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITl'—Landau Associates' services will be performed with the degree of skill and diligence normally empioyed by engineering professionals performing similar services in the Northwest at the time services are perfonned. No other warranty or representation, either express or icnplied, is included or intended in our proposals, contracts, reports, and communications. To the fullest extent pernutted by law, Client expressly agrees to limit any and all claims of Client, inctuding but not limited to claims alleging negligence, breach of contract ur breach of warranty against Landau Associates andlor its employees, for all losses of any kind, including economic loss, to an amount not to exceed the total fee paid under this Agreement or $50,000, whichever is greater. If Client desires a higher limit,Landau Associates may agree to an increased limitation for additional consideration. In the event Client makes a claim against Landau Associates,at law or otherwise,for alleged negligence,error,omission,breach or other act arising out of the performance of professional services,and Client fails to prove such claim,Client shall pay all costs incurred by Landau Associates in defending itself against the claim. CLIENT INDEMNIFICATION — Client acknowledges that Landau Associates is not responsible for the creation or presence of contamination or pollution,if any,at the property. Client agrees to indemnify,defend and hold harmless Landau Associates and any of its officers and employees from and against any claim, suit, action or liability due to or related to contamination conditions at the property except to the extent such claim, suit,action or liability is caused by the negligence of Landau Associates. For the purposes of this clause, contamination conditions shall mean the actual or alleged existence, discharge,release, or escape of any initant,pollutant, contaminant, or hazardous substance into or upou Uie atmosphere,land,groundwater,surface water,or sediment of or near the property. Landau Associates will promptly notify Client of contanrination conditions,if identified. SITE SUPERVISION — Landau Associates has no overall supervisory authority or actual andlor direct responsibility for the specific working conditions at the site and/or for any hazards resulting from the actions of any trade contractor. Unless expressly provided in the scope of services, Landau Associates has no duty to inspect, supervise, note, conect or report any health or safety deficiencies of Client, contractors or other entities ar persons at the project site not employed or subcontracted by Landau Associates. PAYMENT—Invoices for Landau Associates' services will be issued monthly,payable upon receipt. Interest of 1%2 percent per month(but not exceeding the maximum rate allowable by law)will be payable on any amounts not paid within 30 days,payment thereafter to be applied tirst to accrued interest and then ta the principal unpaid amount. Any attorney's fees or oUier costs incurred by Landau Associates in collecting any delinquent amount shall be paid by Client. SAMPLE RETENTION—Unless other arrangements are made, uncontaminated samples will be discarded in accordance with applicable regulations 30 days after testing is complete. Contaminated or hazardous materials samples not destroyed by testing remain the property of Client and will be reriuned to Client or project site for disposition as directed by Client. SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION—If Client requests suspension or ternunation of our services prior to completion,Landau Associates reserves the right to complete such analyses and records as are necessary to place the files in order, and, when necessary to protect our professional reputation,to complete a report on the services provided to date. Client shall compensate Landau Associates for personnel time and all reasonabte expenses at current rates required to accomplish such closing. TIME BAR TO LEGAL ACTION — The parties agree that all legal actions by either party against the other concerning the services provided under this Agreement shall be barred two(2)years after the completion of services by Landau Associates. SEVERABILITI' AND SURVIVAL —In the event that any provision of this Agreement shall be held invalid and unenforceable by a decision of a court of competent jurisdiction,the remaining provisions shall be valid and binding. All terms of this Agreement allocating or limiting liability shall survive the completion of the services hereunder and the termination of this Agreement. PRECEDENCE — T'hese general conditions shall take precedence over any inconsistent or contradictory provisions contained in any proposal,conttact,purchase order,notice to proceed or like document regarding Landau Associates' services. 01/27/11 T:iGeneral Conditions.dxx �,ANDAU ASSOCIATES