HomeMy WebLinkAboutContracts & Agreements_163-2025AGREEMENT TO PERFORM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
This agreement for the provision of Phase 1 Redlands Tunnel Environmental Support
Services ("Agreement") is made and entered in this 181h day of August, 2025 (`Effective Date"),
by and between the City of Redlands, a municipal corporation ("City") and Chambers Group, Inc.,
a California corporation ("Consultant"). City and Consultant are sometimes individually referred
to herein as a "Party" and, together, as the "Parties." In consideration of the mutual promises
contained herein, City and Consultant agree as follows:
ARTICLE I — ENGAGEMENT OF CONSULTANT
1.1 City hereby engages Consultant to provide Phase 1 Redlands Tunnel Environmental
Support services for City (the "Services").
1.2 The Services shall be performed by Consultant in a professional manner, and Consultant
represents that it has the skill and the professional expertise necessary to provide the
Services to City at a level of competency presently maintained by other practicing
professional consultants in the industry providing like and similar types of Services.
ARTICLE 2 — SERVICES OF CONSULTANT
2.1 The Services that Consultant shall perform are more particularly described in Exhibit "A,"
titled "Scope of Services," which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference.
2.2 Consultant shall comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations in the
performance of this Agreement including, but not limited to, any applicable State
prevailing wage laws.
ARTICLE 3 — RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITY
3.1 City designates John R. Harris, Municipal Utilities & Engineering Department Director, as
City's representative with respect to performance of the Services, and such person shall
have the authority to transmit instructions, receive information, interpret and define City's
policies and decisions with respect to performance of the Services.
ARTICLE 4 — PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES
4.1 Consultant shall perform and complete the Services in a prompt and diligent manner.
4.2 The term of this Agreement shall be for a period of one (1) year commencing as of the
Effective Date, unless terminated earlier as provided herein.
4.3 If Consultant's Services include deliverable electronic visual presentation materials, such
materials shall be delivered in a form, and made available to City, consistent with City
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Cormcil-adopted policy for the same. It shall be the obligation of Consultant to obtain a
copy of such policy from City staff.
ARTICLE 5 — PAYMENTS TO CONSULTANT
5.1 Compensation: Total compensation for Consultant's performance of the Services shall not
exceed the amount of Thirty -Five Thousand Five Fhmdred Sixty-seven Dollars ($35,567).
City shall pay Consultant on a time and materials basis up to the not to exceed amount in
accordance with Exhibit "B," titled "Fee Schedule", which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference.
5.2 Consultant shall submit monthly invoices to City describing the Services performed during
the preceding month. Consultant's invoices shall include a brief description of the Services
performed, the dates the Services were performed, the number of hours spent and by whom,
and a description of reimbursable expenses related to the Services. City shall pay
Consultant no later than thirty (30) days after receipt and approval by City of Consultant's
invoice.
5.3 Any notice or other communication required, or which may be given, pursuant to this
Agreement, shall be in writing. Any such notice shall be deemed delivered (i) on the date
of delivery in person; (ii) five (5) days after deposit in first class registered mail, with return
receipt requested; (iii) on the actual delivery date if deposited with an overnight courier; or
(iv) on the date sent by facsimile or electronic mail transmission (including PDF), if
confirmed with a copy sent contemporaneously by first class, certified, registered or
express mail; in each case properly posted and fully prepaid to the appropriate address set
forth below, or such other address as a Party may provide notice in accordance with this
section:
CITY: CONSULTANT:
City Clerk Mike McEntee, CEO/President
City of Redlands Chambers Group, Inc.
35 Cajon Street 3151 Airway Ave, Suite F-208
P.O. Box 3005 (mailing) Costa Mesa, Ca. 92626
Redlands, CA 92373 mmcentee@chambersgroupine.com
jdonaldson@cityofredlands.org Phone: (949) 261-5414 '
Phone: (909) 798-7531 Fax: (866) 261-3 100
ARTICLE 6 — INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION
6.1 The following insurance coverage required by this Agreement shall be maintained by
Consultant for the duration of its performance of the Services. Consultant shall not perform
any Services unless and until the required insurance listed below is obtained by Consultant.
Consultant shall provide City with certificates of insurance and endorsements evidencing
such insurance prior to commencement of the Services. Insurance policies shall include a
provision prohibiting cancellation or modification of the policy except upon thirty (30)
days prior written notice to City.
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A. Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability insurance in the amount that meets
statutory requirements with an insurance carrier acceptable to City, or certification to
City that Consultant is self -insured or exempt from the workers' compensation laws of
the State of California. Consultant shall execute and provide City with Exhibit "C,"
titled "Workers' Compensation Insurance Certification," which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference, prior to performance of the Services.
B. Comprehensive General Liability insurance with carriers acceptable to City in the
minimum amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and Two Million
Dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate, for public liability, property damage and personal
injury is required. City shall be named as an additional insured and such insurance shall
be primary and non-contributing to any insurance or self-insurance maintained by City.
C. Consultant shall secure and maintain professional liability insurance throughout the
term of this Agreement in the amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per claim
made.
D. Business Auto Liability coverage, with minimum limits of One Million Dollars
($1,000,000) per occurrence, combined single limit bodily injury liability and property
damage liability. This coverage shall include all Consultant owned vehicles used in
connection with Consultant's provision of the Services, hired and non -owned vehicles,
and employee non -ownership vehicles. City shall be named as an additional insured
and such insurance shall be primary and non-contributing to any insurance or self-
insurance maintained by City.
E. Consultant is expressly prohibited from assigning or subcontracting any of the Services
without the prior written consent of City. In the event of mutual agreement by the
Parties to assign or subcontract a portion of the Services, Consultant shall add such
assignee or subcontractor as an additional insured to the insurance policies required
hereby and provide City with the insurance endorsements prior to any Services being
performed by the assignee or subcontractor.
6.2 Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless City and its elected and appointed
officials, employees and agents from and against any and all claims, losses or liability,
including attorneys' fees, arising from injury or death to persons or damage to property
occasioned by any negligent act or omission by, or the willful misconduct of, Consultant,
or its officers, employees and agents in performing the Services.
ARTICLE 7 — CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
7.1 Consultant covenants and represents that it does not have any investment or interest in any
real property that may be the subject of this Agreement or any other source of income,
interest in real property or investment that would be affected in any manner or degree by
the performance of Consultant's Services. Consultant further covenants and represents that
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in the performance of its duties hereunder, no person having any such interest shall perform
any Services under this Agreement.
7.2 Consultant agrees it is not a designated employee within the meaning of the Political
Reform Act because Consultant:
A. Does not make a governmental decision whether to:
(i) approve a rate, rule or regulation, or adopt or enforce a City law;
(ii) issue, deny, suspend or revoke any City permit, license, application,
certification, approval, order or similar authorization or entitlement;
(iii) authorize City to enter into, modify or renew a contract;
(iv) grant City approval to a contract that requires City approval and to which
City is a party, or to the specifications for such a contract;
(v) grant City approval to a plan, design, report, study or similar item;
(vi) adopt, or grant City approval of, policies, standards or guidelines for City
or for any subdivision thereof.
B. Does not serve in a staff capacity with City and in that capacity, participate in
making a governmental decision or otherwise perform the same or substantially the
same duties for City that would otherwise be performed by an individual holding a
position specified in City's Conflict of Interest Code under Government Code
section 87302.
7.3 In the event City determines that Consultant must disclose its financial interests, Consultant
shall complete and file a Fair Political Practices Commission Form 700, Statement of
Economic Interests, with the City Clerk's office pursuant to the written instructions
provided by the City Clerk.
ARTICLE 8 — GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
8.1 In the event any action is commenced to enforce or interpret any of the terms or conditions
of this Agreement the prevailing Party shall, in addition to any costs and other relief, be
entitled to the recovery of its reasonable attorneys' fees, including fees for the use of in-
house counsel by a Party.
8.2 Consultant shall not assign any of the Services, except with the prior written approval of
City and in strict compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Any
assignment or attempted assignment without such prior written consent may, in the sole
discretion of City, result in City's immediate termination of this Agreement.
8.3 Consultant is for all purposes under this Agreement an independent contractor and shall
perform the Services as an independent contractor. Neither City nor any its agents shall
have control over the conduct of Consultant or Consultant's employees, except as herein
set forth. Consultant shall supply all necessary tools and instrumentalities required to
perform the Services. Assigned personnel employed by Consultant are for its account only,
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and in no event shall Consultant or personnel retained by it be deemed to have been
employed by City or engaged by City for the account of, or on behalf of City. Consultant
shall have no authority, express or implied, to act on behalf of City in any capacity
whatsoever as an agent, nor shall Consultant have any authority, express or implied, to bind
City to any obligation.
8.4 This Agreement may be terminated by City, in its sole discretion, by providing not less
than five (5) days prior written notice to Consultant of City's intent to terminate. If this
Agreement is terminated by City, an adjustment to Consultant's compensation shall be
made, but (1) no amount shall be allowed for anticipated profit or unperformed Services,
and (2) any payment due Consultant at the time of termination may be adjusted to the extent
of any additional costs to City occasioned by any default by Consultant. Upon receipt of a
termination notice, Consultant shall immediately discontinue its provision of the Services
and, within five (5) days of the date of the termination notice, deliver or otherwise make
available to City, copies (in both hard copy and electronic form, where applicable) of
project related data, design calculations, drawings, specifications, reports, estimates,
summaries and such other information and materials as may have been accumulated by
Consultant in performing the Services. Consultant shall be compensated on a pro-rata basis
for Services completed up to the date of termination.
8.5 Consultant shall maintain books, ledgers, invoices, accounts and other records and
documents evidencing costs and expenses related to the Services for a period of three (3)
years, or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to Consultant
pursuant to this Agreement. Such books shall be available at reasonable times for
examination by City at the office of Consultant.
8.6 This Agreement, including the Exhibits incorporated herein by reference, represents the
entire agreement and understanding between the Parties as to the matters contained herein,
and any prior negotiations, written proposals or verbal agreements relating to such matters
are superseded by this Agreement. Except as otherwise provided for herein, any
amendment to this Agreement shall be in writing, approved by City and signed by City and
Consultant.
8.7 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of California, without regard to its conflicts of laws provisions. The Parties agree that
all actions or proceedings arising in connection with this Agreement shall be tried and
litigated only in the state courts located in San Bernardino County, California, and the
federal courts located in Riverside County, California.
8.8 If one or more of the sentences, clauses, paragraphs or sections contained in this Agreement
is declared invalid, void or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the same
shall be deemed severable from the remainder of this Agreement and shall not affect,
impair or invalidate the remaining sentences, clauses, paragraphs or sections contained
herein, unless to do so would deprive a Party of a material benefit of its bargain under this
Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, duly authorized representatives of City and Consultant have
signed in confirmation of this Agreement. Q
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CITY OF REDLANDS CHAMBE S 1 P, INC.
By: By: 0
Charles M. Dug�.fvyr Mile
ATTEST:
JQrae Donaldson, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT "A"
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Task 1: Biological Study and Report
Consultant will conduct a desktop survey to determine if there are any records of listed and/or
sensitive plant and wildlife species and communities occurring on or in the immediate vicinity of
the wildlife guzzler sites. This task will include a review of the California Natural Diversity
Database (CNDDB) the California Native Plant Society's Electronic Inventory (CNPSEI), the
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) Maps,
Sensitive Species Occurrences, Information for Planning and Conservation (IPaC), Hydrology
Dataset (NHD) blue -line drainages, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service soil survey
maps, and historical aerial photographs of the survey area.
After conducting the literature search, biologists familiar with the resources Imown or expected
to occur in the Project's vicinity will conduct a reconnaissance -level survey of the biological
resources in the survey area. Consultant's biologists will document the presence of common and
sensitive biological resources, both flora and fauna, in the survey area. The field survey will
focus primarily on determining the potential presence of federal- and state -listed or otherwise
sensitive plant and wildlife species with potential to occur within the project site, and plant
communities will be mapped. A water assessment of the tunnel and associated channel will be
conducted, including bank to bank and Ordinary High Water Mark measurements. Photographs
will be taken to document the current conditions of the survey areas and ini mediate vicinity. Lists
of all species of plants and animals observed during the survey will be recorded.
After completing the biological survey, Consultant will prepare a biological letter report for the
proposed project. The report will include an introduction, methods used to conduct the survey,
results of the survey documenting the existing biological resources, including any waters onsite,
and a discussion of sensitive plant and wildlife species with the potential to occur on site. The
report will include current photographs and maps of documenting existing conditions and the
locations of any sensitive or listed species occurring or potentially occurring onsite. Protective
measures for sensitive species that are known to occur on site or in the immediate vicinity of the
site will also be included.
The report will include up to 35 pages of text, graphics, photographs of the site and appendices.
One electronic copy of the draft report will be provided for review within 3 weeks of completion
of the survey. Consultant will incorporate one round of comments into the final report within one
week of receiving comments on the draft report. Electronic copies of the final report will be
submitted.
Assumptions:
• This scope of work does not include a formal jurisdictional delineation. If required,
Consultant will be pleased to provide a formal delineation report under a separate cost
and scope of work.
• This scope of work does not include an USFWS Biological Assessment or formal
consultation. If required, Consultant will be pleased to provide these services under a
separate cost and scope of work.
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• Consultant will work with the City and San Bernardino valley Municipal Water District
(SBVMWD) to establish an access agreement and provide proof of insurance.
• Prior to any future access on the property, Consultant will provide copies of appropriate
permits as directed by the CDFW, USFWS, and any other regulatory agencies with
purview over the City's proposed activities.
Task 2: Cultural Resources Studies
Consultant will conduct a literature review, including a review of the findings of a records search
through the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS) database at the
appropriate Information Center (IC). The records search will be conducted by IC staff and review
relevant previously recorded cultural resources and previous investigations completed for the
quarter -mile search radius surrounding the project site. Information to be reviewed will include
location maps for all previously recorded cultural resources, previously conducted investigation
boundaries, National Archaeological Database (NADB) citations and copies for associated
reports, historic maps, and historic addresses. Consultant will also review properties listed on/as
the California Points of Historical Interest (CPHI), California Historical Landmarks (CHL),
California Historical Resources Inventory, local city and county registries of historic properties,
the California Register of Historic Resources (CRHR), and the National Register of Historic
Places (NRHP). Additional sources of information that may be reviewed include but are not
limited to Certified Local Government annual reports and other data, HABS/HAER records, the
National Register Information System, Calisphere Digital Resources, Online Archive of
California, General Land Office Plat Maps, Sanborn. Fire Insurance Maps, local historical
societies and libraries, as well as available historic imagery. The task will also include a search
for potential prehistoric and/or historic burials (human remains) evident in previous site records
and/or historical maps (i.e., Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, General Land Office Plat Maps).
In addition to the above research, a request to the Native American Heritage Commission
(NAHC) will be submitted for a review of their sacred land files (SLF). This search will identify
if any resources important to Native Americans have been recorded within the project area and
surrounding vicinity. The NAHC will provide the results and a list of affiliated tribal
representatives to contact for additional information. Consultant will provide the results of the
NAHC SLF search and list of tribes directly to the City upon receipt. This research alone does
not satisfy the lead agency's requirements under Assembly Bill 52 (AB 52), if required for the
Project.
Consultant's cultural resources specialists will work with the City to incorporate the results of the
records searches in the applicable CEQA documentation.
Assumptions:
• The City will provide Consultant with confirmation on the Project footprint and proposed
Limits of Disturbance (LOD) at the time of authorization or NTP. It is assumed that this
information will not change once Consultant has initiated the tasks above.
• All required records searches will be coordinated within one week of receipt of NTP and
confirmation of the proposed LOD, and Project site footprint boundaries by the City.
Consultant has included costs for an in-house appointment for Consultant's staff to go to
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the South -Central Coastal Information Center (SCCIC) to conduct the records search,
which has a higher chance of expediting the records search task.
• Pees incurred by the SCCIC for record searches, estimated at up to $1,200.00, are
included as part of this task. These fees will be charged by the SCCIC even with the in-
house records search approach. We will bill the actual amount these institutions charge
without a markup.
• Currently, the IC estimates 3 to 5 weeks from the date of request to arrange an in-house
appointment for Consultant's staff to conduct the records search. Alternatively, the IC
currently estimates 6 to 8 weeks from the date of request to provide results of an IC
conducted records search.
• Currently, the NAHC estimates 4 to 6 weeks from the date of request to provide results
for the SLP request.
• This task assumes that no previously docuuented cultural resources are recorded within
the Project site. If the records search data reveals that potentially significant cultural
resources are documented within the Project site and/or surrounding quarter -mile radius
study area that may be affected by the Project, further research and updated
documentation may be required, at additional cost.
• This task does not include any support with Tribal outreach that would include the
issuance of Seeping Letters to NAHC-listed points of contact to request information
regarding the proposed Project site. IfNAHC Scoping letter outreach is requested, a
revised scope of work and cost for additional support will be necessary.
• This task does not include survey and analysis of historic -period built environment
resources. It is assumed that the extant residential building located within the proposed
Project site does not meet any CEQA criteria for inclusion on the CRHR and no such
resources are documented within the Project site or adjacent right-of-way (publicly
accessible surface streets). If determined necessary, Consultant is happy to provide a
formal historic resources assessment of the extant historic -period residence that would
include an evaluation for eligibility for listing on the National Register of Historic Places,
the California Register of Historical Resources, and/or a local register, tinder a revised
scope of work and cost for additional support.
• This task does not currently include further research and documentation, including a
potential on -site field survey or a cultural resources report deliverable. If necessary, based
on the records search data and initial minimal research and/or upon request, Consultant is
happy to provide additional cultural resources support under a revised scope and cost.
• This task does not include cultural resources survey, testing, data recovery, analysis,
monitoring, reporting, or similar programs.
Task 3: Damage Assessment and Report
Consultant will assess the damage to the area that occurred during the construction of an access
road to the tunnel area. This will include a review of aerial imagery, data provided by the
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SBVMWD, and the vegetation survey results as part of Task I and potential cultural resources
results from Task 2. Consultant will calculate the acreage of impacts to vegetation including both
native and non-native vegetation communities as well as any potential impacts on cultural and/or
tribal resources. The results of the analysis will be provided in a brief letter report. The report
will include up to 15 pages of text, figures, maps, and photographs documenting the current
conditions of the site. One electronic copy of the draft report will be provided for review within 3
weeks of completion of the cultural resources analysis provided in Task 2. Consultant will
incorporate one round of comments into the final report within one week of receiving comments
on the draft report. Electronic copies of the final report will be submitted.
Assumptions:
• This task includes an assessment of the impacts only and does not include a Habitat
Restoration Plan or permitting services. These services will be provided in Phase 2 of this
project.
• The cultural records search results could take up to 8 weeks to complete. The data
resulting from this search will be incorporated into the damages assessment report within
3 weeks of receiving the data.
• This task does not include a field survey for cultural and/or tribal resources. If necessary,
Consultant will provide this service wider a separate cost and scope of work.
• This task does not include restoration services or mitigation bank consultations for
impacted vegetation. This task will be provided as part of Phase 2 of this project, after
development of permitting strategies and agency coordination has been concluded as part
of Task 4 below.
Task 4: Development of Permitting Strategies and Agency Coordination
This task includes the review of the findings of the jurisdictional delineation of waters currently
present onsite. Consultant will assist the City in the research and summary of potential
permitting and/or mitigation strategies available, including existing permit types and mitigation
opportunities, potential mitigation opportunities, and creative mitigation strategies. Assistance
may include review of jurisdictional areas for impacts in wetlands, non -wetland waters of the
United States, waters of the State of California (i.e., non -federally jurisdictional waters), and
riparian habitat resources. In addition, Consultant will assist the City to identify the best
approach for presenting permit consideration and suggested mitigation strategies to regulatory
agencies.
The task will identify whether there is a federal nexus (i.e., USACE) or State (i.e., RWQCB and
CDFW) waters, potential Section 7 consultation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS) and potential Section 2081 of the Fish and Game Code and Consultant would prepare
an incidental take permit application. This task includes the initial discussions and strategies to
discuss with RWQCB and CDFW to determine their interests in waters, sensitive and rare
species at this location, if applicable. This task does not include a final mitigation strategy,
mitigation plan, mitigation implementation, or identification/preparation of a conservation
easement.
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Any contact with regulatory agency staff on behalf of the City shall be limited to asking general
questions and researching permitting and mitigation opportunities. To the extent that any detailed
policy proposals or policy level decisions need to be discussed with agency staff, prior approval
from the City shall be obtained and the City representative to be involved in such conversations.
Assumptions:
• This cost estimate includes up to 30 hours for Consultant's regulatory specialists plus GIS
assistance.
• This task does not include the preparation of regulatory permit applications; Consultant
will provide a separate scope and fee for the applications once the strategy to move
forward has been identified.
Task 5: Preconstruction Surveys
In accordance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and California Department of Fish
and Wildlife (CDFW) Code 3503 and 3503.5, a qualified Consultant biologist will conduct a
nesting bird survey within the survey area. The survey will be conducted no more than three days
prior to the start of Phase 1 construction activities. The biologist will survey the survey area and
include up to a 150-foot buffer for passerines and up to a 500-foot buffer for species known to
occur in the area including least Bell's vireo and coastal California gnatcatchers, where feasible.
Binoculars will be used in areas that cannot be accessed by foot. The biologist will walk
throughout the Project site searching all vegetation proposed for removal, structures, and other
suitable nesting habitat. Evidence of nesting birds within the survey area will be documented
with digital photographs and Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates will be provided. All
observations of nesting locations, nesting behavior, and territorial displays will be recorded. If
active nests are identified, GPS points will be recorded and the locations will be digitized on an
aerial map. If an active nest is observed, an appropriate avoidance buffer will be placed and no
work will occur within the area unless a qualified biologist is present and confirms the work is
not negatively affecting the nest or nesting behavior. The avoidance buffer will be determined
based on the species of bird and its tolerance to human activity. A reduced buffer will be
recommended when feasible.
After the completion of the survey, Consultant will provide a brief email summarizing the results
of the survey. If nesting birds are detected, Consultant will recommend protective measures to
minimize disturbance to nesting birds during the proposed construction activities.
Assumptions:
• This scope of work does not include protocol -level surveys for listed or otherwise
sensitive species. If required, Consultant will be pleased to provide these services render a
separate cost and scope of work.
Task 6: Biological Monitoring
Consultant will provide a biological monitor during the Phase 1 construction activities. The
biological monitor will be present to monitor active nests located within or directly adjacent to
the project site throughout construction activities. The biologist will monitor any active nests to
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ensure the birds do not show signs of stress and are not impacted by work activities. In addition,
the biologist will survey the project site for sensitive wildlife, additional nesting bird activity
and/or active nests. If an active nest is found, an appropriate avoidance buffer will be placed
around the nest. If it is determined that activities are impacting the nesting pair, the biologist will
stop construction and coordinate with crews to determine methods to reduce noise including,
turning off equipment when not in use, noise barriers, or working outside the buffer until the nest
has fledged.
All wildlife species observed will be documented and included in a daily biological monitoring
report. For each day the monitor is in the field, a daily biological monitoring report will be
completed to document biological monitoring activities, protected species observations,
protected mitigation measures implemented, or any other relevant biological data. Daily
monitoring reports will be consolidated and submitted at the end of the week.
Assumptions:
® This scope of work does not include protocol -level sinveys for listed or otherwise
sensitive species. If required, Consultant will be pleased to provide these services under a
separate cost and scope of work.
e This scope of work includes up to 3 days of biological monitoring and reporting. If
additional days are required, Consultant will be pleased to provide this service under a
separate cost and scope of work.
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EXHIBIT "B"
Fee Schedule
Task
Costs
Task 1
—Biological Study and Report
$8,324
Task 2
— Cultural Resources Study
$5,084
Task 3
— Damage Assessment and Report
$6,105
Task 4
— Development of Permitting Strategies and Agency Coordination
$5,862
Task 5
— Preconstruction Surveys
$4,648
Task 6
— Biological Monitoring
$5,544
Total
$35,567
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EXHIBIT "C"
WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE CERTIFICATION
Every employer, except the State, shall secure the payment of compensation in one or more of the
following ways:
(a) By being insured against liability to pay compensation by one or more insurers duly
authorized to write compensation insurance in this State.
(b) By securing from the Director of Industrial Relations, a certificate of consent to
self -insure, either as an individual employer, or as one employer in a group of
en-iployers, which may be given upon furr isl- ing proof satisfactory to the Director
of Industrial Relations of ability to self -insure and to pay any compensation that
may become due to his or her employees.
CHECK ONE
X I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which requires every
employer to be insured against liability for Workers' Compensation or to undertake self-insurance
in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and I will comply with such provisions before
commencing the performance of the work and activities required or permitted under this
Agreement. (Labor Code §1861).
I affirm that at all times, in performing the work and activities required or permitted under
this Agreement, I shall not employ any person in any mamier such that I become subject to the
workers' compensation laws of California. However, at any time, if I employ any person such that
I become subject to the workers' compensation laws of California, immediately I shall provide the
City with a certificate of consent to self -insure, or a certification of workers' compensation
insurance.
I certify under penalty ofperjury under the laws of the State of California that the information and
reoresentatIns made in this certificate are true and correct.
CHAMBFIJS GROUP, INC.
Date:
CEO/President
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