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AGREEMENT TO PERFORM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
This agreement for the provision of Abatement Testing and Reporting Services
("Agreement") is made and entered in this 1P day of January, 2026 ("Effective Date"), by and
between the City of Redlands, a municipal corporation ("City") and Geocon West, 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 1— ENGAGEMENT OF CONSULTANT
1,1. City hereby engages Consultant to provide Abatement Testing and Reporting 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.
2.1 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 3w RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITY
3.1 City designates Christopher Boatman, Assistant City Manager, 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 in
accordance with the schedule set forth in Exhibit "B," titled "Project Schedule," which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
4.2 Consultant shall complete the Services by December 31, 2028, unless the Services are
terminated earlier as provided for herein.
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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
Council -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 Seventy -Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000). City shall pay Consultant
on a time and materials basis up to the not to exceed amount in accordance with Exhibit
"C," 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; (M) 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:
City Cleric
City of Redlands
35 Cajon Street
P.O. Box 3005 (mailing)
Redlands, CA 92373
1dona1dson cit ofrq and ,,pM
Phone: (909) 798-7531
CONSULTANT:
Neal Berliner, GE, President
Geocon West, Inc.
24711 Redlands Blvd, Unit A
Loma Linda, CA 92354
Email: berliner(dpeoconiuc corn
Phone:909-894-2175
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
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shall include a provision prohibiting cancellation or modification of the policy except
upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to City.
A. Commercial General Liability (CGL): Insurance Services Office Form CO 00 01
covering CGL on an "occurrence" basis, including products and completed
operations, property damage, bodily injury and personal & advertising injury with
limits no less than $5,000,000 per occurrence. If a general aggregate limit applies,
either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location
(ISO CG 25 03 or 25 04) or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required
occurrence limit.
B, Automobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Form Number CA 0001 covering
any auto (Code 1), or if Consultant has no owned autos, hired (Code 8) and non -
owned (Code 9) autos, with limit no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily
injury and property damage.
C. Workers' Compensation insurance as required by the State of California, with
Statutory Limits, and Employer's Liability Insurance with limit of no less than
$1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease.
D. Contractors Pollution Liability and Asbestos Pollution Liability applicable to the
work being performed, with a limit no less than $2,000,000 per claim or
occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate per policy period of one year.
E. Self -Insured Retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. The City
may require the Consultant to purchase coverage with a tower retention or provide
proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim administration, and
defense expenses within the retention. The policy language shall provide, or be
endorsed to provide, that the self -insured retention may be satisfied by either the
named insured or City, The CGL and any policies, including Excess liability
policies, may not be subject to a self -insured retention (SIR) or deductible that
exceeds $150,000 unless approved in writing by City. Any and all deductibles and
SIits shall be the sole responsibility of Consultant or subcontractor who procured
such insurance and shall not apply to the Indemnified Additional Insured Parties.
City may deduct from any amounts otherwise due Consultant to fund the
SIR/deductible. Policies shall NOT contain any self -insured retention (SIR)
provision that limits the satisfaction of the SIR to the Named Insured. The policy
must also provide that Defense costs, including the Allocated Loss Adjustment
Expenses, will satisfy the SIR or deductible. City reserves the right to obtain a
copy of any policies and endorsements for verification.
F. Other Insurance Provisions
t. The General Liability, Automobile Liability, Contractors Pollution Liability,
and/or Asbestos Pollution policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the
following provisions:
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a. The City, its officers, officials, and employees are to be covered as
additional insureds with respect to liability arising out of work or
operations performed by or on behalf of the Consultant including materials,
parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations.
General liability coverage can be provided in the form of an endorsement
to the Consultant's insurance (at least as broad as ISO Form CG 20 10, CG
1185 or both CG 2010, CG 20 26, CO 20 33, or CG 20 38; and CG 20 37
forms if later revisions used).
b. For any claims related to this project, the Consultant's insurance coverage
shall be primary and non-contributory insurance coverage at least as broad
as ISO CG 20 01 04 13 as respects the City, its officers, officials, and
employees. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its
officers, officials, or employees shall be excess of the Consultant's
insurance and shall not contribute with it. This requirement shall also
apply to any Excess or Umbrella liability policies.
c. Each insurance policy required above shall provide that coverage shall not
be canceled, except with notice to the City.
2. To the extent Consultant or any subcontractor provide services which include
the transportation or hauling of hazardous or polluted substances, the
Automobile Liability policy shall be endorsed to include Transportation
Pollution Liability insurance, covering materials to be transported by
Consultant pursuant to the contract. This coverage may also be provided on
the Contractors Pollution Liability policy.
3. If General Liability, Contractors Pollution Liability and Asbestos Pollution
Liability coverages are written on a claims -made form:
a. The retroactive date must be shown and must be before the date of the
contract or the beginning of contract work.
b. Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided
for at least five (5) years after completion of the contract of work.
c, If coverage is canceled or non -renewed, and not replaced with another
claims -made policy form with a retroactive date prior to the contract
effective date, the Consultant must purchase an extended period coverage
for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of contract work.
d. A copy of the claims reporting requirements must be submitted to the City
for review.
e. If the services involve lead -based paint or asbestos identification /
remediation, the Contractors Pollution Liability shall not contain lead -
based paint or asbestos exclusions. If the services involve mold
identification / remediation, the Contractors Pollution Liability shall not
contain a mold exclusion and the definition of "Pollution" shall include
microbial matter including mold.
G. Umbrella or Excess Policy
The Consultant may use Umbrella or Excess Policies to provide tlic general
liability limits as required in this Agreement. This form of insurance will be
acceptable provided that all of the Primary and Umbrella orExcess Policies shall
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provide all of the insurance coverages herein required, including, but not limited
to, primary and non-contributory, additional insured, Self -Insured Retentions
(SIRs), indemnity, and defense requirements. The Umbrella or Excess policies
shall be provided on a true "following form" or broader coverage basis, with
coverage at least as broad as provided on the underlying Commercial General
Liability insurance. No General Liability, Automobile Liability, Contractors
Pollution Liability, and/or Asbestos Pollution insurance policies maintained by the
Additional Insureds, whether primary or excess, and which also apply to a loss
covered hereunder, shall be called upon to contribute to a loss until the
Consultant's primary and excess General Liability, Automobile Liability,
Contractors Pollution Liability, and/or Asbestos Pollution liability policies are
exhausted,
H, Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers authorized to conduct business in the state
with a current A.M. Best rating of no less than A;VII if admitted in the State of
California,
Verification of Coverage
Consultant shall furnish the City with original certificates and amendatory
endorsements or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage
required by this clause and a copy of the Declarations and Endorsements Pages of
the COL and any Excess policies listing all policy endorsements. All certificates
and endorsements and copies of the Declarations & Endorsements pages are to be
received and approved by the City before work commences, However, failure to
obtain the required documents prior to the work beginning shall not waive the
Consultant's obligation to provide them, The City reserves the right to require
complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including
endorsements required by these specifications, at any time. City reserves the right
to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the risk,
prior experience, 'insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.
Waiver of Subrogation
Consultant hereby grants to City a waiver of subrogation which any insurer may
acquire against City, its officers, officials, and employees, from Consultant by
virtue of the payment of any loss. Consultant agrees to obtain any endorsement
that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision
applies regardless of whether or not the City has received a waiver of subrogation
endorsement from the insurer.
The Workers' Compensation policy shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation
in favor of the City for all work performed by the Consultant or subcontractor and
each of their respective employees.
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K. Subcontractors
Consultant shall require and verify that all subcontractors maintain insurance
meeting all the requirements stated herein, and Consultant shall ensure that City is
an additional insured on insurance required from subcontractors to the extent
applicable to the subcontractor's scope of work and trade. For CGL coverage
subcontractors shall provide coverage with a format least as broad as CG 20 38 04
13.
L. Duration of Coverage
CGL & Excess liability policies for any construction related work, including, but
not limited to, maintenance, service, or repair work, shall continue coverage for a
minimum of 5 years for Completed Operations liability coverage. Such Insurance
must be maintained, and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five
(5) years after completion of the contract of work,
M. Special Risks or Circumstances
City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the
nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special
circumstances.
6.2 Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless City and its elected and appointed
o£firials, and employees from and against claims, losses or liability, including reasonable
attorneys' fees, arising from injury or death to persons or damage to property to the extent
caused by any negligent act or omission by, or the willful misconduct of, Consultant, or its
officers, employees and subcontractors in performing the Services, To the extent Civil
Code section 2782.8 is applicable to the services to be performed hereunder, in no event
shall the cost to defend charged to Consultant exceed Consultant's proportionate share of
fault.
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 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;
(h) issue, deny, suspend or revoke any City permit, license, application, certification,
approval, order or similar authorization or entitlement;
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(ill) 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 HI 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 Cleric.
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 recovcry 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 terns 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, 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
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receipt of a termination notice, Consultant shall immediately discontinue its provision of
the Services and, within live (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 Patties 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 doomed 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.
CITY OF REDLANDS
By:
Charles M. Duggan, Yr.,City Manager
ATTEST:
4ira'nne Donaldson, City Clerk
GEOCON WEST, INC.
By:
Neal Berlin , President
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EXHIBIT "A"
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The abatement services required for this project may include, but may not be limited to the
following:
A. Pre -Demolition Comprehensive Abatement Report
The Consultant shall perform a full hazardous materials survey of the existing structure in
accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations, including but not limited to
Cal/OSHA, EPA, and DTSC requirements.
The report shall include, at a minlmu=
• Asbestos -Containing Materials (ACM): Sampling and laboratory analysis following
AHERA and NESHAP requirements.
• Lead -Based Paint (LBP): Testing of painted surfaces in accordance with Title 17 CCR
standards.
• Mercury: Identification and quantification of mercury -containing devices (e,g,
thermostats, switches).
• Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs): Evaluation of fluorescent light ballasts and any other
building components suspected to contain PCBs.
• Survey Documentation: Annotated floor plans, photographs, material quantities,
laboratory reports, and recommendations for proper removal, packaging, and disposal.
The Consultant shall prepare a Comprehensive Abatement Report summarizing findings,
analytical results, and specific abatement recommendations.
B. Abatement Monitoring Services
Daring all regulated abatement activities, the Consultant shall provide on -site abatement
monitoring and oversight services to ensure compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and
local regulations, approved abatement plans, and project specifications.
Abatement monitoring services shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
Pre -Abatement Coordination
• Review of contractor work plans, site -specific health and safety plans, and containment
designs
• Participation in pre -abatement meetings with the City, abatement contractor, and other
project stakeholders
• Verification of required notifications and permits
On -Site Abatement Monitoring
• Continuous or periodic on -site observation during abatement activities, as required by the
regulatory agency or project scope
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• Verification of proper containment construction, negative air pressure, and engineering
controls
• Monitoring of work practices, material handling, packaging, labeling, and waste staging
• Confirmation that abatement activities conform to approved methods and regulatory
standards
Air Monitoring and Sampling
• Personal and area air monitoring for asbestos and other regulated materials, as applicable
• Daily air monitoring during active abatement operations
• Documentation of air monitoring results and notification of exceedances, if any
Issue Identification and Resolution
• Immediate reporting of non -compliant conditions to the City and contractor
• Coordination with the abatement contractor to address deficiencies or corrective actions
• Documentation of corrective measures and follow-up verification
Daily Reporting
• Preparation of daily abatement monitoring logs summarizing activities observed, air
monitoring results, workforce compliance, and site conditions
• Photo documentation, as appropriate
Deliverables shall include
• Daily Abatement Monitoring Reports
• Air monitoring data and laboratory results
• Incident or non-compliance notices (if applicable)
C. Post -Abatement Clearance Reports
Following completion of abatement activities, the Consultant shall perform site inspections and
clearance sampling in accordance with applicable regulatory standards to verify that abatement
has been properly completed.
Deliverables shall include:
• Air clearance sampling results (PCM/TEM as applicable)
• Wipe sampling for lead and other contaminants, if required
• Visual clearance documentation
• Final Abatement Monitoring and Clearance Report certifying the site is safe for
demolition activities
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D. Procedure 5 Reporting During Construction
Provide on -call monitoring and reporting services during demolition or construction activities
when abatement of previously unidentified or newly discovered materials is required.
• Prepare Procedure 5 reports in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 1403, as applicable.
• Include rates for field monitoring, laboratory testing, and reporting.
• Respond within 24 hours of notification by the City or its demolition contractor.
E. Deliverables
1, Comprehensive Pre -Demolition Abatement Report (Asbestos, LBP, Mercury, PCB).
2. Post -Abatement Clearance Reports with laboratory documentation.
3. Procedure 5 Reports and monitoring documentation, as needed.
4. Electronic (PDF) and hard copy deliverables to the City Project Manager.
F. Standards and Compliance
All work shall conform to the following standards and regulations, including but not limited to:
• EPA 40 CPR. Part 61 (NESHAP)
• Cal/OSHA Title 8 CCR Section 1529
• Title 17 CCR (Lead -Based Paint)
• SCAQMD Role 1403
• DTSC hazardous waste handling requirements
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EXHIBIT "B"
PROJECT SCHEDULE
Schedule to be confirmed with the City's Project Manager; adjustments may be made to align
with the project construction timeline.
Redlands Police Department Safety Hall —1625 W. Redlands Blvd.
■ Commencing January 13, 2026, through December 31, 2028.
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EXHIBIT "C"
FEESCHEDULE
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0 GEOCON
2025 Schedule of Fees - Geotechnical & Environmental
FEES WILL INCREASE BY 3%ANNUALLY AT THE START OF EACH CALENDAR YEAR, ROUNDED UP TO THE NEAREST DOLLAR, FOR THE DURATION OF THE CONTRACT
Word Processor/TechnicaE Editor/CAD (/hr.)
Engineering Assistant/Lab Technician (/hr.)
Special Inspector (/hr.)
Engineering Field Technician (Intl. Vehicle and Nuclear Gauge)
and Non -Destructive Testing (/hr.)
Senior Engineering Field Technician (Intl. Vehicle and Nuclear
Gauge) (/hr.)
Staff Engineer/Geologist (/hr.)
Senior Staff Engineer/Geologist (/hr.)
Project Engineer/Geologist (/hr.)
Senior Project Engineer/Geologist (/hr.)
Senior Engineer/Geologist (/hr.)
Associate Engineer/Geologist (/hr.)
Principal Engineer/Geologist/Litigation Support
Deposition or Court Appearance (/hr.)
Attorney Fees (General) (/hr.)
Overtime and Saturday Rate =1.5 X Regular Hourly Rate
Sunday and Holiday Rate = 2 X Regular Hourly Rate
Minimum Professional Fee (Per Project)
Minimum Field Services Fee (per day/night)
Short -Notice Cancellation
*Prevailing Wage Hourly Surcharge per California Labor Code
§1720, et seq. (/hr.)
Personnel = Regular Hourly Rate
Subsistence (Per Diem/Day)
Nuclear Gauge = Included in Technician Rate
Coring Machine (concrete, asphalt, masonry) (/Day)
Generator/Air Compressor (/pay)
Asphalt Cold Patch, 60-lb. sack
Concrete, 60-lb. sack
Vibration Monitoring Unit (/Week)
Pick -Up Truck
Equipment Truck
Equipment Trailer
PH/Conductivity/Temperature Meter (/Day)
Drive -Tube Sampler or Hand Auger
Soil Sample Tube (Brass or Stainless)
Water Level Indicator
Water Sampling Pump
Photo -Ionization Meter
Level D PPE/Decon Rinse Equipment
Crack Monitor
Moisture Dome Test Equipment
55-Gallon Drum
Outside Services/Equipment/Materials
Utility Location/Geophysical
$ 95
Utility Locating - Half Day - Single Person
$
735
$ 95
Utility Locating- Half Day - Two People
$
1,470
$ 80
Utility Locating - Full Day -Single Person
$
1,260
$ 100
Utility Locating - Full Day -Two People
$
2,520
Seismic Remi Study - Half Day
$
1,575
$ 105
Seismic Remi Study - Full Day
$
2,625
Multichannel Analysis Of Surface Waves - Half Day
$
1,575
$ 130
Multichannel Analysis Of Surface Waves - Full Day
$
2,625
$ 145
Electrical Resistivity Tomography - Half Day
$
11575
$ 160
Electrical Resistivity Tomography - Full Day
$
2,625
$ 175
Refraction Study - Half Day
$
1,575
$ 205
Refraction Study - Full Day
$
2,625
$ 220
Underground Storage Tank Evaluation - Half Day
$
1,575
$ 220
Underground Storage Tank Evaluation - Full Day
$
2,625
$ 450
Utility Locating - Half Day - Single Person*
$
1,050
$ 450
Utility Locating - Half Day - Two People*
$
2,100
Utility Locating - Full Day - Single Person*
$
1,785
Utility Locating - Full Day - Two People*
$
3,675
$ 750
Seismic Remi Study - Half Day*
$
2,100
4/8 hrs.
Seismic Remi Study - Full Day*
$
3,675
4 hrs.
Multichannel Analysis Of Surface Waves - Half Day*
$
2,100
$ 50
Multichannel Analysis Of Surface Waves - Full Day*
$
3,675
Electrical Resistivity Tomography Study- Half Day*
$
2,100
Electrical Resistivity Tomography Study- Full Day*
$
3,675
Refraction Study - Half Day*
$
2,100
$ 350
Refraction Study - Full Day*
$
3,675
Underground Storage Tank Evaluation - Half Day*
$
2,100
Underground Storage Tank Evaluation - Full Day*
$
3,675
$
Mobilization Fee (Per 2 Hours)
$
210
$ 205
*Prevailing Wage Rates
$ 121
Seismic Processing Fee and Report
$
1,050
$ 21
$ 21
Laboratory
$ 250
Soil and Aggregate Properties
$ 142
#200 Wash(D1140/C117)
$
74
$ 227
Wet Sieve Analysis to 4200 (D422)
$
121
$ 11D
Hydrometer Analysis (D422)
$
184
$ 68
Sieve Analysis with Hydrometer (D422)
$
209
$ 47
Specific Gravity, Soil (D854)
$
85
$ 13
Specific Gravity Coarse Aggregate (C127)
$
62
$ 47
Specific Gravity Fine Aggregate (C128)
$
83
$ 89
Moisture Determination, tube sample (02216)
$
25
$ 142
Moisture Determination and Unit Weight (D2937)
$
49
$ 63
Atterberg Limits: Plasticity Index (D4318)
$
186
$ 37
Sand Equivalent (D2419)
$
126
$ 53
pH and Resistivity (CAL643)
$
147
$ 79
Sulfate Content (CAL417)
$
107
+ 15%
Chloride Content (CAL422)
$
70
10) GEOCON
Shear Strength
Unconfined Compression (D2166)
$
146
Direct Shear, Quick (D3080)
$
278
Uncousolidaled-Undralned Triaxial Shear/pt. (D2850)
$
181
Unconsolidated-Undrained Triaxial Staged (D2850)
$
218
Consolidated-Undrained Triaxial Shear/pt. (D4767)
$
377
Consolidated-Undrained Triaxial Staged (D4767)
$
442
Consolidated -Drained Triaxial Shear/pt. (EM1110)
$
469
Consolidated -Drained Triaxial Staged (EM1110)
$
660
Permeability, Consolidation, and Expansion
Permeability, Flexible Wall (D50841 $ 360
Permeability, Rigid Wall (D5856) $ 311
Consolidation, per point (D2435) $ 62
Expansion Index (D4829/UBC 29-2) $ 164
Compaction Curves
4-inch mold (D1557) $ 247
6-inch mold (D1557) $ 289
California Impact (CAL216) $ 242
Check Point $ 105
Soil and Aggregate Stability
Resistance Value, R-Value (D2844/CAL301) $ 336
R-Value, Treated (CAL301) $ 355
California Bearing Ratio (D1883) $ 637
Stabilization Ability of lime (C977) $ 208
Aggregate Quality
Dry Sieve Analysis to #200 (C13)
$
121
L.A. Rattler Test (500 rev.) (C131)
$
225
Sulfate Soundness (per sieve size) (C88)
$
121
Durability (fine or coarse) (D3744)
$
201
Unit Weight (C142)
$
84
Organic Impurities - Sand (C40)
$
68
Friable Particles (C142)
$
97
Fine Aggregate Angularity (AASHTO T304)
$
315
Masonry
CMU Compressive Strength (C140)
$
210
Compressive Strength, Grout (C1019/UBC 21-19)
$
29
Compressive Strength, Mortar (C109/UBC 21-15,16)
$
29
CMU Unit Wt., Dimen., Absorption (C140)
$
161
Compressive Strength, Masonry Prism (0314)
$
210
Masonry Core Compression (C42)
$
71
Masonry Core Shear (CBC 2105A.4)
$
133
Spray Applied Fireproofing
Fireproofing Oven Dry Density/Thick (E605/E736) $ 95
Laboratory
Asphalt Concrete
Density, Hveem (D2726/CAL308)
$
110
Stabilometer (D1560/CAL304)
$
121
Theoretical Max. Specific Gravity (D2041)
$
90
Sieve Analysis Extracted Aggregate (C136)
$
105
% Asphalt, Ignition Method (CAL382)
$
121
%Asphalt, Nuclear Gauge (CAL379)
$
128
Unit Weight, Core (D 1188)
$
70
Concrete
Compressive Strength, Cylinders (C39)
$
30
Compressive Strength, Cylinders 6x12 (C39)
$
34
Compressive Strength, Concrete Cores (C42)
$
49
Compressive Strength, Shotcrete Cores (C42)
$
74
Unit Weight, Hardened Concrete (ASTM C642)
$
61
Unit Weight, Lightweight Concrete (ASTM C567)
$
82
Flexural Strength Beam (C78/C293)
$
84
Splitting Tensile Test (C496)
$
82
Mix Design Review
$
243
Trial Batch Pre paration/0 rganization (/Hr.)
$
110
Compressive Strength, 2x2 Cube (Soil Nail Grout)
$
30
Compressive Strength, 2x2 Cube (Non -Shrink Grout)
$
30
Tensile Strength Fabrication (ASTM C192)
$
1,050
Tensile Strength (ASTM C1583)
$
683
Shrinkage (ASTM C159)
$
473
MOE (ASTM C469)
$
315
Chloride Ion Content (ASTM C1543/C1202)
$
289
Steel Testing
Tensile Strength & Elongation (A370)
#11 Bar & Smaller
$
131
#14 Bar
$
158
#18 Bar (Proof Test)
$
184
Bend Test (A370)
#11 Bar & Smaller
$
79
#14 & #18 Bar
$
105
Tensile - Mechanically Spliced Bar (A370)
#11 Bar & Smaller
$
210
#14 Bar & Larger
$
263
Tensile — Electric Resist. Butt Splice (A370)
$
210
Straightening of Bar (A370)
$
79
Tensile Strength & Elongation (A370)
Up to 200,000 Ibs
$
158
200,000 — 300,000 lbs
$
184
300,000 — 400,000 Ibs
$
210
OGEOCON
,.. ,
High Strength Bolt, Nut & Washer Testing
Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (EPA 8015M)
$
110
Tensile Tests on Bolts (A325/A490)
$
131
Volatile Organic Compounds (EPA 8260B)
$
173
Proof Load Test on Nuts (A563)
$
131
Semi -Volatile Organic Compounds (EPA 8270)
$
315
Hardness Test on Bolts (A325/A490)
$
79
CAM 17 Metals (EPA 6010B)
$
189
Hardness Test on Nuts (A536)
$
79
Single Metal (EPA 6010B)
$
42
Hardness Test on Washers (F436)
$
79
Organochlorine Pesticides (EPA 8081)
$
147
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (EPA 8082)
$
126
Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (EPA 8270)
$
1$9
Soil pH (EPA 9045C)
$
42
Asbestos-PLM
$
32
STLC or TCLP Extraction
$
105
Sample Compositing
$
37
48-hour Turn -Around Time (Surcharge)
75%
24-hour Turn -Around Time (Surcharge)
100%
Terms and Conditions
1. Listed are typical charges for the services most frequently performed by Geocon. Prices for unlisted services as well as special quotations for
programs involving volume work will be provided upon request. Laboratory test prices shown are for laboratory work only, and Include reporting of
routine results not calling for comments, recommendations or conclusions.
2. Sampling and testing is conducted in substantial conformance with the latest applicable or designated specifications of the American Society for
Testing and Materials, Caltrans, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, or other pertinent agencies.
3. Saturday, night work, and overtime hours are charged at time and one-half, Sundays and holidays at double time. Per diem is $155.00 per day
when location of work dictates.
4. Equipment and materials will be billed at cost plus 15%. Outside services including subcontractors and rental of special equipment are billed at cost
plus 15%. Hourly services are billed portal to portal from closest office in accordance with the stated hourly rates herein, with a minimum two-hour
charge.
S. Invoices will be submitted at four -week intervals. Terms of payment are met upon presentation of Invoice. Invoices become delinquent thirty (30)
days from invoice date and subject to one and one-half percent (1-1/2%) service charge per month, or the maximum rate allowed by law, whichever is
lower. If Client objects to all or any portion of any invoice, Client will so notify Geocon in writing within fourteen (14) calendar days of the invoice
date, identify the cause of disagreement, and pay that portion of the invoice not in dispute. The parties will immediately make every effort to settle
the disputed portion of the invoice. Payment on delinquent invoices will first be applied to accrued interest and then to the principal amount. All time
spent and expenses incurred (including any attorney's fees and costs) in connection with collection of any delinquent amount will be paid by Client to
Geocon per Geocon's current fee schedule.
6. Client and Geocon shall allocate certain of the risks so that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Geocon's (the term "Geocon" includes Geocon's
partners, officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, subcontractors and subconsuitants) total aggregate liability to Client is limited to the greater
of $50,000 or the total compensation received from Client by Geocon for services rendered on this project, for any and all of Client's Injuries,
damages, claims, losses, expenses, or claim expenses arising out of this Agreement from any cause or causes, including attorneys' fees and costs
which may be awarded to the prevailing party, and Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Geocon from and against all liabilities in excess of
the monetary limit established above.
7, Client and Geocon shall allocate certain of the other risks so that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Client shall limit Geocon's total aggregate
liability to all third parties, including contractors, subcontractors of all tiers, materialmen, and others involved in Client's project, as well as persons
and other entities not involved in the project, to the greater of $100,000 or the total compensation received from Client by Geocon for services
rendered on this project, for any and all injuries, damages, cause or causes, Including attorneys' fees and costs which may be awarded to the
prevailing party, and Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Geocon from and against all liabilities in excess of the monetary limit established
above, including all liability incurred by Geocon for acts, errors, or omissions, pursuant to entering into agreements with third parties on behaif of
Client in order to obtain access or entry onto property not owned by Client. Client agrees to notify all contractors and subcontractors of any
limitation of Geocon's liability to them, and require them to abide by such limitation for damages suffered by any contractor or subcontractor arising
from Geocon's actions or inactions. Neither the contractor nor any subcontractor assumes any liability for damages to others which may arise on
account of Geocon's actions or inactions.
EXHIBIT "D"
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
employers, which may be given upon furnishing 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 tinder 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 manner 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 of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information and
representations made in this certificate are true and correct.
GEOCON WEST, INC.
By: Date: 1/13/2026
Neal Berline , , President
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