Beaumont City Council
November 5, 2024

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utilizes any CalPers retirees in completing any of the Services performed hereunder, such instances shall be disclosed in advance to the CITY and shall be subject to the CITY's advance written approval.

5.09 Drug -free Workplace Certification. By signing this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR hereby certifies under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the CONTRACTOR will comply with the requirements of the Drug -Free Workplace Act of 1990 (Government Code, Section 8350 et seq.) and will provide a drug - free workplace.

5.10 CONTRACTOR shall comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules, regulations, entitlements and/or permits applicable to, or governing the Services authorized hereunder.

6. Insurance. CONTRACTOR hereby agrees to be solely responsible for the health and safety of its employees and agents in performing the Services under this Agreement and shall comply with all laws applicable to worker safety including but not limited to Cal -OSHA.

Therefore, throughout the duration of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR hereby covenants and agrees to maintain insurance in conformance with the requirements set forth below. Attached hereto as Exhibit "B" are copies of Certificates of Insurance and endorsements as required by Section 7.02. If existing coverage does not meet the requirements set forth herein, CONTRACTOR agrees to amend, supplement or endorse the existing coverage to do so.

CONTRACTOR shall provide the following types and amounts of insurance:

6.01 Commercial general liability insurance in an amount of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate; CONTRACTOR agrees to have its insurer endorse the general liability coverage required herein to include as additional insured's CITY, its officials, employees and agents. CONTRACTOR also agrees to require all contractors and subcontractors to provide the same coverage required under this Section 6.

6.02 Business Auto Coverage in an amount no less than $1 million per accident.

If CONTRACTOR or CONTRACTOR's employees will use personal autos in performance of the Services hereunder, CONTRACTOR shall provide evidence of personal auto liability coverage for each such person.

6.03 Workers' Compensation coverage for any of CONTRACTOR'S employees that will be providing any Services hereunder. CONTRACTOR will have a state -approved policy form providing statutory benefits as required by California law. The provisions of any workers' compensation will not limit the obligations of CONTRACTOR under this Agreement. CONTRACTOR expressly agrees not to use any statutory immunity defenses under such laws with respect to CITY, its employees, officials and agents.

6.04 Optional Insurance Coverage. Choose and check one: Required _X_ /Not Required _; Errors and omissions insurance in a minimum amount of $2 million per occurrence to cover any negligent acts or omissions committed by CONTRACTOR, its employees and/or agents in the performance of any Services for CITY.

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7. General Conditions pertaining to Insurance Coverage

7.01 No liability insurance coverage provided shall prohibit CONTRACTOR from waiving the right of subrogation prior to a loss. CONTRACTOR waives all rights of subrogation against CITY regardless of the applicability of insurance proceeds and shall require all contractors and subcontractors to do likewise.

7.02. Prior to beginning the Services under this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall furnish CITY with certificates of insurance, endorsements, and upon request, complete copies of all policies, including complete copies of all endorsements. All copies of policies and endorsements shall show the signature of a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf.

7.03. All required policies shall be issued by a highly rated insurer with a minimum A.M. Best rating of "A:VII"). The insurer(s) shall be admitted and licensed to do business in California. The certificates of insurance hereunder shall state that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, canceled by either party, or reduced in coverage or in limits, except after thirty (30) days' prior written notice has been given to CITY.

7.04 Self-insurance does not comply with these insurance specifications.

CONTRACTOR acknowledges and agrees that that all insurance coverage required to be provided by CONTRACTOR or any subcontractor, shall apply first and on a primary, non- contributing basis in relation to any other insurance, indemnity or self-insurance available to CITY.

7.05 All coverage types and limits required are subject to approval, modification and additional requirements by CITY, as the need arises. CONTRACTOR shall not make any reductions in scope of coverage (e.g. elimination of contractual liability or reduction of discovery period) that may affect CITY's protection without CITY's prior written consent.

7.06 CONTRACTOR agrees to provide immediate notice to CITY of any claim or loss against CONTRACTOR or arising out of the Services performed under this Agreement. CITY assumes no obligation or liability by such notice, but has the right (but not the duty) to monitor the handling of any such claim or claims if they are likely to involve CITY.

8. Indemnification.

8.01 To the fullest extent permitted by California law and in accordance with California Civil Code section 2782.8, CONTRACTOR shall indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its officers, employees, trustees and members ("Indemnified Parties") from any and all actions, assessments, counts, citations, claims, costs, damages, demands, judgments, liabilities (legal, administrative or otherwise), losses, notices, expenses, fines, penalties, proceedings, responsibilities, violations, attorney's and consultants' fees and causes of action to property or persons, including personal injury and/or death ("Claim(s)"), to the extent that the Claim(s) arises out of, pertains to, or relates to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of CONTRACTOR, its directors, officials,

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officers, employees and consultants arising out of, connected with, or resulting from the performance of the Services, the Project, or this Agreement. This indemnity excludes liability caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of any of the Indemnified Parties.

The cost to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend charged to CONTRACTOR shall not exceed CONTRACTOR'S proportionate percentage of fault.

9. Additional Services, Changes and Deletions.

9.01 In the event CONTRACTOR performs additional or different services than those described herein without the prior written approval of the City Manager and/or City Council of CITY, CONTRACTOR shall not be compensated for such services.

CONTRACTOR expressly waives any right to be compensated for services and materials not covered by the scope of this Agreement or authorized by the CITY in writing.

9.02 CONTRACTOR shall promptly advise the City Manager and Finance Director of CITY as soon as reasonably practicable upon gaining knowledge of a condition, event or accumulation of events which may affect the scope and/or cost of Services. All proposed changes, modifications, deletions and/or requests for additional services shall be reduced to writing for review and approval by the CITY and/or City Council.

10. Termination of Agreement.

10.01 Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, CITY, at its sole option, may terminate this Agreement with or without cause, or for no cause, at any time by giving twenty (20) days' written notice to CONTRACTOR.

10.02 In the event of termination, the payment of monies due CONTRACTOR for undisputed Services performed prior to the effective date of such termination shall be paid within thirty (30) business days after receipt of an invoice as provided in this Agreement.

Immediately upon termination, CONTRACTOR agrees to promptly provide and deliver to CITY all original documents, reports, studies, plans, specifications and the like which are in the possession or control of CONTRACTOR and pertain to CITY.

11. Status of CONTRACTOR.

11.01 CONTRACTOR shall perform the Services in CONTRACTOR's own way as an independent contractor, and in pursuit of CONTRACTOR's independent calling, and not as an employee of CITY. However, CONTRACTOR shall regularly confer with CITY's City Manager as provided for in this Agreement.

11.02 CONTRACTOR agrees that it is not entitled to the rights and benefits afforded to CITY's employees, including disability or unemployment insurance, workers' compensation, retirement, CalPers, medical insurance, sick leave, or any other employment benefit. CONTRACTOR is responsible for providing, at its own expense, disability, unemployment, workers' compensation and other insurance, training, permits, and licenses for itself and its employees and subcontractors.

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11.03 CONTRACTOR hereby specifically represents and warrants to CITY that it possesses the qualifications and skills necessary to perform the Services under this Agreement in a competent, professional manner, without the advice or direction of CITY and that the Services to be rendered pursuant to this Agreement shall be performed in accordance with the standards customarily applicable to an experienced and competent professional rendering the same or similar services in the same geographic area where the CITY is located. Further, CONTRACTOR represents and warrants that the individual signing this Agreement on behalf of CONTRACTOR has the full authority to bind CONTRACTOR to this Agreement.

12. Ownership of Documents; Audit.

12.01 All draft and final reports, plans, drawings, studies, maps, photographs, specifications, data, notes, manuals, warranties and all other documents of any kind or nature prepared, developed or obtained by CONTRACTOR in connection with the performance of Services performed for the CITY shall become the sole property of CITY, and CONTRACTOR shall promptly deliver all such materials to CITY upon request. At the CITY's sole discretion, CONTRACTOR may be permitted to retain original documents, and furnish reproductions to CITY upon request, at no cost to CITY.

12.02 Subject to applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations, CITY shall hold all intellectual property rights to any materials developed pursuant to this Agreement. CONTRACTOR shall not such use data or documents for purposes other than the performance of this Agreement, nor shall CONTRACTOR release, reproduce, distribute, publish, adapt for future use or any other purposes, or otherwise use, any data or other materials first produced in the performance of this Agreement, nor authorize others to do so, without the prior written consent of CITY.

12.03 CONTRACTOR shall retain and maintain, for a period not less than four years following termination of this Agreement, all time records, accounting records and vouchers and all other records with respect to all matters concerning Services performed, compensation paid and expenses reimbursed. At any time during normal business hours and as often as CITY may deem necessary, CONTRACTOR shall make available to CITY's agents for examination all of such records and shall permit CITY's agents to audit, examine and reproduce such records.

13. Miscellaneous Provisions.

13.01 This Agreement, which includes all attached exhibits, supersedes any and all previous agreements, either oral or written, between the parties hereto with respect to the rendering of Services by CONTRACTOR for CITY and contains all of the covenants and agreements between the parties with respect to the rendering of such Services in any manner whatsoever. Any modification of this Agreement will be effective only if it is in writing signed by both parties.

13.02 CONTRACTOR shall not assign or otherwise transfer any rights or interest in this Agreement without the prior written consent of CITY. Unless specifically stated to the contrary in any written consent to an assignment, no assignment will release or

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discharge the assignor from any duty or responsibility under this Agreement.

13.03 CONTRACTOR shall timely file FPPC Form 700 Conflict of Interest Statements with CITY if required by California law and/or the CITY's conflict of interest policy.

13.04 If any legal action or proceeding, including an action for declaratory relief, is brought to enforce or interpret the provisions of this Agreement, the prevailing party will be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, in addition to any other relief to which that party may be entitled.

13.05 This Agreement is made, entered into and shall be performed in the County of Riverside in the State of California and shall in all respects be interpreted, enforced and governed under the laws of the State of California.

13.06 CONTRACTOR covenants that neither it nor any officer or principal of its firm has any interest, nor shall they acquire any interest, either directly or indirectly, which will conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of their Services hereunder.

CONTRACTOR further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, no person having such interest shall be employed by it as an officer, employee, agent, or subcontractor.

13.07 CONTRACTOR has read and is aware of the provisions of Section 1090 et seq. and Section 87100 et seq. of the Government Code relating to conflicts of interest of public officers and employees. CONTRACTOR agrees that they are unaware of any financial or economic interest of any public officer or employee of the CITY relating to this Agreement. It is further understood and agreed that if such a financial interest does exist at the inception of this Agreement, the CITY may immediately terminate this Agreement by giving notice thereof. CONTRACTOR shall comply with the requirements of Government Code section 87100 et seq. and section 1090 in the performance of and during the term of this Agreement.

13.08 Improper Consideration. CONTRACTOR shall not offer (either directly or through an intermediary) any improper consideration such as, but not limited to, cash, discounts, services, the provision of travel or entertainment, or any items of value to any officer, employee or agent of the CITY in an attempt to secure favorable treatment regarding this Agreement or any contract awarded by CITY. The CITY, by notice, may immediately terminate this Agreement if it determines that any improper consideration as described in the preceding sentence was offered to any officer, employee or agent of the CITY with respect to the proposal and award process of this Agreement or any CITY contract. This prohibition shall apply to any amendment, extension or evaluation process once this Agreement or any CITY contract has been awarded. CONTRACTOR shall immediately report any attempt by any CITY officer, employee or agent to solicit (either directly or through an intermediary) improper consideration from CONTRACTOR.

13.09 Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is declared invalid, illegal or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the entire balance of this Agreement not so affected shall remain in full force and effect.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereby have made and executed this Agreement to be effective as of the day and year first above -written.

CITY:

CITY OF BEAUMONT
By:

David Fenn, City Manager
Date:

ATTEST:

By:

Nicole Wheelright, Deputy City Clerk
Date:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:

John 0 Pinkney, City Attorney
Date:

CONTRACTOR:

By:

Print Name: Hashmi Quazi
Title: Principal -In -Charge
Date: 9/18/2024

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EXHIBIT "A"

PROPOSAL
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Converse Consultants
Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental & Groundwater Science, Inspection & Testing Services June 4, 2024
Mr. Doug Story
Community Services Director
City of Beaumont
Community Services Department
550 6th Street
Beaumont, CA 92223
Subject: PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE AS NEEDED GEOTECHNICAL AND

MATERIAL TESTING SERVICES
Stewart Park Improvements
Southeast Corner of East 11th Street and Orange Street
City of Beaumont, Riverside County, California
Converse Project No. 24-81-204-00 (30)
Dear Mr. Story:

Converse Consultants (Converse) appreciates the opportunity to provide this proposal outlining our scope of work and fee estimate to provide as needed geotechnical and material services which will be required during improvements to the Stewart Park in Beaumont, California.

In preparation of this proposal, we reviewed the information you transmitted to us via e- mail.

SITE/PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed project site is located the Stewart Park at the southeast corner of East 11th Street and Orange Street in Beaumont, California. The park is bounded by East 11th Street to the north, Maple Avenue to the east, East 8th Street to the south and Orange Avenue to the west.

Existing site improvements include the community center buildings adjacent to 8th Street, a restroom building, a skate park, basketball courts, a baseball field, light poles, parking lots, hardscape and landscape improvements. The existing park is transected by East 10th Street towards the northern portion of the park and is transected by East 9th Street in the southern portion of the park. A swimming pool and associated improvements were demolished and the pool area was backfilled with soils.

The planned improvements will include new amenities and upgrades to the skate park, a new splash pad, restroom building, playgrounds, amphitheater, entry plaza, picnic and barbeque areas, new basketball courts, new paved trails, light poles, new landscaping, and drainage improvements.
2021 Rancho Drive, Suite 1, Redlands, California 92373
Telephone: (909) 796-0544 ♦ F bi4:4 78t-i971:1a www.converseconsultants.com

Proposal To Provide as Needed Geotechnical & Material Testing Services Stewart Park Improvements
Southeast Corner of East 11th Street and Orange Street
City of Beaumont, Riverside County, California
June 4, 2024

ANTICIPATED SUBSURFACE CONDITION
Based on the information presented in the geotechnical investigation report, the anticipated subsurface conditions and earthwork are as follows. • Fill and alluvium consists of medium dense to very dense clayey sand, silty sand, poorly graded sand with silt, well graded sand with silt with varying amounts of gravel, and vert stiff to hard, clayey and sandy clay with trace amount of clay. • Groundwater will not be encountered within the proposed depths of improvements. • Excavation during site grading should be feasible with earth moving equipment. ■ Existing fill and landslide materials can be reused as compacted fill.

SCOPE OF SERVICES
Our scope of work for each task will include the following.

Task 1: Rough Grading Observations/Field Density Testing Phase During rough grading we propose to assign one experienced senior field technician onsite on a full-time basis to provide observation, testing, sampling and field recommendations (where appropriate). The technician will monitor the over -excavation of all unsuitable materials both vertically and laterally across the site and determine that competent excavation bottoms are reached prior to placing compacted fill. Our field technician will also observe moisture conditioning of the soil that will be used as compacted fill. Field density testing will be performed as the fill progresses to assure that adequate moisture content and relative compaction as required by the project specifications and construction documents are being achieved. The tests will be performed using the sand cone (ASTM D1556) and/or the nuclear gauge (ASTM D6938) at each compacted fill layer.

In case of a failing test result, our field technician will immediately notify your representative and the grading contractor. The contractor will be asked to rework the failed areas. Additional in -place density tests will be taken to verify that the compaction meets the project specifications. The field technician will report the failed tests in case the client decides to back charge the contractor for the failed tests.

In addition, we propose providing a geologist on an as needed basis to observe cuts and over -excavations as well as field supervision. Also included are the day-to-day office support which includes project management, coordination, scheduling, part-time supervision, field/laboratory data review and verification in the office and oversight by the project manager and licensed project engineer/geologist.

Copies of written test results are prepared in the field and will be provided to your field representative at the end of each working day.

Converse Consultants
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Proposal To Provide as Needed Geotechnical & Material Testing Services Stewart Park Improvements
Southeast Corner of East 11th Street and Orange Street
City of Beaumont, Riverside County, California
June 4, 2024

Following the completion of the rough grading operations, for the entire site, we will submit one rough grading report for the entire site. The report will summarize our field observations, geologic mapping, geotechnical field and laboratory test results, final foundation and retaining wall design parameters (if needed), as -graded pavement sections and the geotechnical/geologic conditions encountered during rough grading of the site, as necessary.

Task 2: Post Grading Observations/Field Density Testing Phase Onsite post grading activities are expected to include geotechnical observations/testing of construction of utility lines, curb and gutter, cross gutters, roadways, parking areas, sidewalks, infiltration devices, building foundation excavations, wall foundation excavations and building slab subgrade. During these times, we propose to provide an experienced field technician or geologist/engineer onsite on a part-time, on -call as needed basis to provide part-time geotechnical observations, testing, and field recommendations (where appropriate). Also included are the day-to-day office support which includes project management, coordination, scheduling, part-time supervision, field/laboratory data review and verification in the office and oversight by the project manager and licensed project engineer.

Following the completion of the post grading operations, for the entire site, we will submit one post grading report. The report will summarize our field observations as well as our part-time on -call geotechnical field testing and laboratory test results.

Task 3: Special Inspection and Materials Observations and Testing Based on the requirements indicated on the provided structural plans, onsite materials activities are expected to include materials observations and laboratory testing of freshly delivered concrete. We propose to provide an experienced deputy inspector on -site on a part-time, on -call, as needed basis to provide materials observations, testing, and field recommendations (where appropriate). Also included are the day-to-day project management, coordination, scheduling, part-time supervision, field/laboratory data review and verification in the office and oversight by the project manager and licensed project engineer.

COST ESTIMATE
Our estimated cost is attached at the end of this proposal. Our services will be charged on a time -and -material basis. It is based on the following assumptions. • All field services are subject to the Prevailing Wage. • Our services will be performed on a time -and -materials basis in accordance with the unit rates indicated, and/or Schedule of Fees and General Conditions, copies of which are attached and form a part of this proposal. • When full-time observation by a Converse representative is not required, the testing services described above will be performed on a test -results -only basis at Converse Consultants
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Proposal To Provide as Needed Geotechnical & Material Testing Services Stewart Park Improvements
Southeast Corner of East 11th Street and Orange Street
City of Beaumont, Riverside County, California
June 4, 2024

the request of your authorized representative, who will be responsible for coordinating our services with the construction schedule. No comments regarding compaction procedures or observations will be made for test -results - only services.
• For on -call services, the test locations will be prepared and ready for testing by Converse field personnel upon their arrival at the site. • Work will be conducted during an 8 -hour day at the site. Overtime will be charged at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate.
• All requests for field services should be received by this office not less than one working day (24 hours) prior to the time the services are to be performed. • There will be a 2 -hour minimum charge in case of work cancellation after our field personnel have been dispatched.
• Minimum 4 hours charge for each site visit less than 4 hours. • The contractor and/or client will be responsible for excavating and backfilling all test locations.
• Our field representative will not direct, supervise or lay out the work of the contractor. Our services will not include a review of the contractor's safety measures on or near the job site.
• If any additional inspection or laboratory testing is required, it will be performed in accordance with the attached Schedule of Fees.
• Converse field reports will be provided to your authorized representative in the field on a daily basis as the testing is completed. The field reports will summarize test results and time charged per day, and document work performed. • Meetings and consultations not described above, that are requested by the client, are not included in the cost summary, but will be charged on a time -and - materials basis in accordance with the attached Schedule of Fees. • Should additional services be required other than those presented herein, we will discuss the matter with you. If requested, we will prepare a detailed proposal and cost estimate for such services. Additional services will not be performed without prior written authorization.
• No services will be provided prior to our signature of an agreement with you. No additional work required will be provided without written authorization and a budget amendment from your authorized representative.

CLOSURE
Our services will be provided in accordance with generally accepted professional engineering and engineering geological principles and practice in this area of Southern California. Unless we are informed otherwise, we will assume that these conditions are acceptable to you.

This proposal will expire 60 days from its issuance, if not accepted in that time. Our billing rates are reviewed at the beginning of each year and are subject to adjustment.

Converse Consultants
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Proposal To Provide as Needed Geotechnical & Material Testing Services Stewart Park Improvements
Southeast Corner of East 11th Street and Orange Street
City of Beaumont, Riverside County, California
June 4, 2024

Please sign 2 copies of the Acceptance of Agreement and Authorization to Proceed at the end of this proposal. Retain one copy of this proposal for your files and return one signed copy to our office to formally authorize our services.

Converse has been informed by the Client that this is a prevailing wage project as determined by local Labor Code.

Special billing instructions, including backup documentation requirements, should be mutually agreed upon and indicated in the authorization. Subsequent additions or changes should be likewise mutually agreed upon and submitted in writing with appropriate authorization.

Converse has the resources to commit in order to meet your project schedule. We will ensure that personnel with appropriate background and experience are assigned to this project. We will also ensure that all deliverables are submitted on schedule.

We appreciate the opportunity to be of service on this very important project. If you have any questions, or if we can provide any additional assistance, please call the undersigned at 909-474-2847.

CONVERSE CONSULTANTS
Hashmi Quazi, PhD, PE, GE
Principal/Regional Manager
HSQ/kvg
Dist.: 1/Addressee (e-mail)
Encl.: Schedule of Fees and General Conditions
Converse Consultants
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Proposal To Provide as Needed Geotechnical & Material Testing Services Stewart Park Improvements
Southeast Corner of East 11th Street and Orange Street
City of Beaumont, Riverside County, California
June 4, 2024

PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE AS NEEDED GEOTECHNICAL AND MATERIAL TESTING

SERVICES
Stewart Park Improvements
Southeast Corner of East 11th Street and Orange Street
City of Beaumont, Riverside County, California
Converse Project No. 24-81-204-00 (30)

ACCEPTANCE OF AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEEDS
Firm Name:
(Client)7
By:
(Print Name)
(Signature)
Title.•
Date:

Telephone No. ( )
Email:

P.O. No./Billing Instructions':
1 Invoices to be sent to the Client, who shall be responsible for payment thereof, unless notified otherwise. The Client is represented by a person with authority to financially commit to the scope of work herein and acknowledges that the person signing has read and understands the enclosed General Conditions.
2 Billing requirements, including backup documentation, should be mutually agreed upon and indicated here. Subsequent additions or changes should likewise be mutually agreed upon and submitted in writing with appropriate authorization.
3 Converse has been informed by the Client that this is a prevailing wage project for geotechnical services as determined by local Labor Code Sections 1770-1780.

Converse Consultants
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Appendix

CONVERSE CONSULTANTS
2021 Rancho Drive Suite 1
Redlands, CA 92373
Telephone 909-796-0544

Project Name:

Stewart Park Improvements
Southeast Corner of East 11th Street and Orange Street
City of Beaumont, CA
COST ESTIMATE FOR GEOTECHNICAL AND MATERIAL INSPECTIONS AND TESTING:

Project No.: 24-81-204-30/40
Date: 06/04/24
SOILS AND MATERIAL INSPECTIONS AND TESTING:

FIELD TESTING SERVICES
Task
Unit
No. of Unit
Unit Rate
($)
Cost
($)
Sample pick-up
hour
20 $ 65.00
$ 1,300.00
Soil Technician
hour
180
$ 135.00
$ 24,300.00
On call soil testing
Reinforced Concrete
hour
30 $ 135.00
$ 4,050.00
ACI technician
Subtotal: $ 29,650.00

LABORATORY TESTING SERVICES
Task
Unit
No. of Unit
Unit Rate
($)
Cost
($)
Soil Laboratory Testing
Maximum dry density test (soil)
test
3 $ 190.00
$ 570.00
Maximum dry density test (aggregate base)
test
1 $ 200.00
$ 200.00
Material Testing
Concrete cylinder compressive strength (6x12)
cylinder
24 $ 40.00
$ 960.00
Asphalt concrete density hveem
test
2 $ 200.00
$ 400.00
Subtotal: $2,130.00

OFFICE SERVICES
Task
Unit
No. of Unit
Unit Rate
($)
Cost
($)
Office Support
hour
36 $ 85.00
$ 3,060.00
Project Manager/Engineer
hour
28 $ 135.00
$ 3,780.00
Principal -in -charge
hour
1 $ 235.00
$ 235.00
Attend Pre Construction meeting
lump sum
1 $ 400.00
$ 400.00
Subtotal: $ 7,475.00

COST ESTIMATE BREAKDOWN FOR SOILS, MATERIAL INSPECTION, AND TESTING Field Testing Services:

Laboratory Testing Services:

Office Services:

TOTAL COST FOR GEOTECHNICAL, MATERIAL INSPECTION AND TESTING Notes: This cost estimate is based on a review of the construction documents dated December 14, 2020 There was not construction schedule available at the time of writing this proposal This is only an estimate.

Our services will be provided based on time and material in accordance with our proposal rates. $ 29,650.00
$ 2,130.00
$ 7,475.00
$ 39, 255.00

CONVERSE CONSULTANTS
Prevailing Wage Schedule of
Fees Personnel
Introduction
It is the objective of Converse Consultants to provide its clients with quality professional and technical services and a continuing source of professional advice and opinions. Services will be performed in a manner consistent with that level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the profession currently practicing in the same locality under similar conditions. This fee schedule is valid through December 31, 2024.

Hourly Charges for Personnel
Staff assignments will depend on personnel availability, job complexity, project site location, and experience level required to satisfy the technical requirements of the project and to meet the prevailing standard of professional care.

Field Technical Services (all including vehicle and equipment) Construction Inspector — ACl/ICC and/or AWS/CWI certified (concrete, post -tension, masonry, structural steel, fireproofing; includes concrete batch plant and local steel fabrication inspections) $135 DSA Masonry Inspector 135
Non -Destructive Testing Inspector (ultrasonic, magnetic particle, dye penetrant, skidmore, pull testing, torque testing, Schmidt hammer, and pachometer) 135
Coring Technician 135
Soils Technician (soil, base, asphalt concrete, and moisture emission testing) 135 Sample Pick -Up 65
Professional Services (consultation for field and office, if requested) Staff Professional $125
Senior Staff Professional 130
Project Professional 135
Project Manager 135
Senior Professional 175
Principal Professional 235
Principal Consultant 235
Laboratory Testing
Laboratory Technician Per Test
(see Geotechnical Laboratory Testing and Materials Testing Services fee schedules.) Laboratory Supervisor $100
Office Support
Clerical/Word Processing $85
Drafting 85
CAD Operator/Drafting Manager 95
Overtime and special shift rates for Field Services personnel are determined in accordance with Prevailing Wage law. Travel time to and from the job site will be charged at the hourly rates for the appropriate personnel.

Expenses

1. Exploration expenses (drilling, trenching, etc.) are charged at cost plus fifteen percent.

2. Travel and subsistence expenses (transportation, room and board, etc.) for individuals on projects requiring travel and/or living 50 miles away from the project site are charged at cost plus fifteen percent.

3. Automobile and truck expenses are charged at cost plus fifteen percent (rentals) or at the current IRS milage rate per mile for company -owned vehicles traveling between principal office and project.

4. Other out-of-pocket direct project expenses (aerial photos, long-distance telephone calls, permits, bonds, outside printing services, tests, etc.) are charged at cost plus fifteen percent.

Invoices

1. Invoices will be submitted to the Client on a monthly basis, and a final bill will be submitted upon completion of services.

2. Payment is due upon presentation of invoice and is past -due thirty days from invoice date. In the event Client fails to make any payment to Converse when due, Converse may immediately cease work hereunder until said payment, together with a service charge at the rate of eighteen percent per annum (but not exceeding the maximum allowed by law) from the due date, has been received.

Further, Converse may at its sole option and discretion refuse to perform any further work irrespective of payment from Client in the event Client fails to pay Converse for services when said payments are due.

3. Client shall pay attorneys' fees or other costs incurred in collecting any delinquent amount.

General Conditions
The terms and provisions of the Converse General Conditions are incorporated into this fee schedule as though set forth in full. If a copy of the General Conditions does not accompany this fee schedule, Client should request a copy from this office.

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engineering time. Costs of tests not on this schedule w rates are based on non -contaminated soil. A surcharge
based on the project.

IDENTIFICATION AND INDEX PROPERTIES TESTS
Visual Classification, ASTM D2488
Engineering Classification, ASTM D2487
Moisture Content and Dry (bulk) Density,
ASTM D2216 and D2937
Moisture Content, ASTM D2216
Shrinkage Limit, ASTM D4943
Atterberg Limits, ASTM D4318
Several points
One Point
Particle Size Analysis, ASTM D6913
Fine Sieve, from +#200 to #4
Coarse and Fine Sieve, from #200 to 3 in
Hydrometer
Percent Passing #200 Sieve, ASTM D1140
Specific Gravity
Fine, passing #4 sieve, ASTM D854 100.00
Coarse, retained on #4 sieve, ASTM C127 100.00
Sand Equivalent Test, ASTM D2419 130.00
Double Hydrometer Dispersion, ASTM D4221 150.00

COMPACTION AND BEARING STRENGTH
Standard Proctor Compaction, ASTM D698 or ASTM D1557
Method A or B 200.00
Method C, 6" mold 210.00
California Impact Method, Caltrans 216 220.00
R -value, ASTM D2844 and CTM301 270.00
California Bearing Ratio (CBR), ASTM D1883
1 Point 530.00
3 Points 750.00
Relative Density

0.1 Cubic Foot Mold 200.00

0.5 Cubic Foot Mold 300.00

SHEAR STRENGTH
Torvane/Pocket Penetrometer 25.00
Direct Shear
Quick Test 75.00
Consolidated, Drained, granular soil,
ASTM D3080 220.00
Consolidated, Drained, fine grained soil,
ASTM D3080 260.00
Consolidated, Undrained, fine grained soil 220.00
Residual Strength, per cycle 70.00
Remolded Specimens 70.00

STATIC UNIAXIAL AND TRIAXIAL STRENGTH TESTS
(PER POINT)
Unconfined Compression, ASTM D2166 150.00
Unconsolidated, Undrained, ASTM D2850 160.00
Consolidated, Undrained, per point 700.00
Consolidated, Drained, per point 700.00
With Pore Pressure Measurement, per load 150.00
Remolded Specimen 90.00
CONSOLIDATION (ASTM2435) AND SWELL COLLAPSE
(ASTM D4546) TESTS
8 Load Increments 250.00
Additional Load Increment 50.00
Time -Ratio, per load increment 90.00
Single Point, collapse test 90.00

25.00 20.00

85.00 CONVERSE CONSULTANTS
Schedule of Fees - Geotechnical Laboratory Testing
ade in accordance with this fee schedule which includes test report(s) and ill be by quote and/or in accordance with our current hourly fee schedule. The will be charged for handling contaminated material, which will be determined Single Load Swell, ASTM D4546

20.00 Ring Sample, Field Moisture 95.00

25.00 Ring Sample, Air Dried 95.00
Remolded Sample 70.00
Expansion Index Test, UBC 29-2/ASTM D4829 130.00

HYDRAULIC CONDUCTIVITY TESTS
Constant Head, ASTM D2434 250.00
150.00 Falling Head Flexible Wall, ASTM D5084 300.00

50.00 Triaxial Permeability, EPA 9100 350.00
Remolded Specimen 60.00
100.00
180.00 CHEMICAL TESTS
120.00 Corrosivity (pH, resistivity, sulfates, chlorides) 220.00

80.00 Organic Content, ASTM D2974 100.00
Conditions: Unit rates presented on this fee schedule are for routinely performed geotechnical laboratory tests. Numerous other earth material physical tests can be performed in our geotechnical laboratories, including rock core, soil cement and soil lime mixture tests. Tests not listed can be quoted upon request. This fee schedule is valid through December 31, 2024.

Prices are based on the assumption that samples are uncontaminated and do not contain heavy metals, acids, carcinogens and/or volatile organics which can be measured by an organic vapor analyzer or photoionization detector with a concentration greater than 50 parts -per -million (ppm). Quoted testing fees are based on the assumption that no protective clothing will be required to handle samples. If Level D protective clothing will be required during handling of samples (as defined in Federal CFR Part 1910.120), then a 40% increase in fees presented in this schedule will be applied. Level C protective clothing will be a 60% increase in fees. Converse will not handle samples that require either Level B or Level A protection in our geotechnical laboratories.

Contaminated samples will be returned to the client. Uncontaminated samples will be disposed of 30 days after presentation of test results. The client must disclose the source of samples. Samples imported from out of state will be incinerated after testing in accordance with requirements of the United States Department of Agriculture. Soil samples obtained within the State of California currently designated quarantine areas will also be incinerated in accordance with the requirement of the State of California, Department of Food and Agriculture, Division of Plant Industry, Pest Exclusion. A $5.00 incineration fee will be added to each sample that is required to be incinerated in accordance with State and Federal law.

Test results requiring plots will be presented in a publishable format generated from computer programs. Otherwise, raw test numbers will be presented. A minimum laboratory fee of $50.00 will be charged to present and mail test results. Beyond the standard U.S. Mail delivery, specialized transmittal will be charged at additional cost (e.g., Federal Express, UPS, etc.). Geotechnical testing does not include engineering and/or geologic review and analysis.

Typical turnaround for geotechnical laboratory testing is two weeks (or roughly ten working days). To expedite test turnaround to five working days, a 50% increase in the fees in this schedule will be applied. Many geotechnical tests require at least one week to perform in accordance with ASTM or other standard specifications. Fees presented in this schedule for relatively undisturbed direct shear, consolidation or expansion pressure tests are based on the assumption that 2.416 -inch inside diameter brass ring samples will be provided to the geotechnical laboratory for testing. Remolded specimens will be compacted in standard 2.5 -inch outside diameter brass rings for direct shear, consolidation and expansion pressure tests. All fees presented in this schedule are based on the assumption that the client will deliver samples to our laboratory at no additional cost to Converse.

Invoices will be issued monthly and are payable on receipt unless otherwise agreed upon. Interest of 1.5% per month (but not exceeding the maximum allowed by law) will be payable on any amount not paid within thirty days; payment thereafter to be applied first to accrued interest and then to the principle unpaid amount. The Client shall pay any attorneys' fees or other costs incurred in collecting any delinquent amounts.

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CONVERSE CONSULTANTS
Schedule of Fees - Materials Laboratory Testing
Compensation for laboratory testing services will be based on rates in accordance with this fee schedule which includes test report(s) and engineering time. Costs of tests not on this schedule will be by quote and/or in accordance with our current hourly fee schedule. Our services will be performed in accordance with the General Conditions. This fee schedule is valid through December 31, 2024.

AGGREGATES
Moisture Content, ASTM D2216 25.00
Particle Size Analysis
Coarse, ASTM C136, each 120.00
Coarse and Fine, ASTM C136 & C137), each 180.00
Specific Gravity & Absorption
Coarse Aggregate, ASTM C127 115.00
Fine Aggregate, ASTM C128 175.00
Unit Weight per Cubic Foot, ASTM C29 75.00
Soundness, Sodium or Magnesium, ASTM C88, each 550.00
Potential Alkali Reactivity, ASTM D289 700.00
Freeze Thaw Soundness 175.00
Los Angeles Abrasion, per class, ASTM C131, C535 375.00 Sand Equivalent, ASTM D2419 180.00
Lightweight Particles, ASTM C123, each 300.00
Clay Lumps & Friable Particles, ASTM C142, each 290.00
Stripping Test, ASTM D1664, each 85.00
Organic Impurities, ASTM C40 140.00
Durability By Quote

CONCRETE TESTS
Laboratory Trial Batch, ASTM C192 By Quote
Laboratory Mix Design, Historical Data By Quote
Compression Test, 6"x12" Cylinder, ASTM C39, each 45.00 Lightweight Concrete
Compression 45.00
Unit Weight 45.00
Specimen Preparation, Trimming or Coring, each 75.00
Bond Strength, ASTM C321
Prepared by Converse 250.00
Prepared by Others 150.00
Core Compression Test, ASTM C12, each 120.00
Flexure Test, 6"x6" Beams, ASTM C78, each 130.00
Modulus of Elasticity, Static, ASTM C469, each 275.00
Length Change, ASTM C157, 3 bars, 5 readings each,
up to 26 days 550.00
Splitting Tensile, 6"x12" Cylinders, each 110.00
Field Concrete Control (sampling, slump, temperature,
cast 4 cylinders, molds, cylinder pick-up, within 10 miles of office, stand-by extra), ASTM/UBC, hourly rate
schedule, or each cylinder 95.00
Field Concrete Control (same as above plus air content test), ASTM/UBC, each cylinder 95.00
Hold Cylinder 10.00
Cylinder Mold, sent to job site but not cast by Converse or returned to Converse 5.00
MASONRY (ASTM C140, E447, UBC STANDARD 24-22)
Moisture Content, as received, each 105.00
Absorption, each 85.00
Compression, each 85.00
Shrinkage, ASTM C426, each 250.00
Net Area and Volume, each 30.00
Masonry Blocks, per set of 9 1,500.00
Masonry Core Compression, each 125.00
Masonry Core Shear, each 245.00
Masonry Core Trimming, each 150.00
Compression Test, grouted prisms, 8"x8"x16", each 300.00 Compression Test, grouted prisms, 12"x16"x16", each 425.00 Compression Test
2"x4" Mortar Cylinder, each 45.00
3"x6" Grout Prisms, each 45.00
2" Cubes, ASTM C109, each 45.00
Cast by Others 45.00
Mortar or Grout Mix Designs By Quote

FIREPROOFING TESTS
Oven Dry Density, per sample 80.00

MOISTURE EMISSION TEST
Moisture Emission Test Kit 85.00

ASPHALTIC CONCRETE
Stability, Flow, and Unit Weight, ASTM D6927 500.00
Marshall ASTM D1559, ASTM D2726 450.00
Measured Maximum Specific Gravity of Mix, ASTM 02041,
Rice Method, each 350.00
Void Analysis of Cores or Marshall Specimens,
Calculations Only, ASTM D3203, set of 2 or 3 60.00
Laboratory Mixing of Asphalt & Concrete, per sample 75.00 Complete Asphalt Concrete Mix Design
Hveem or Marshall By Quote
Extraction of Asphalt and Gradation, ASTM D2172, Method B, or California 310, including ash correction, each 455.00 Extraction of Rubberized Asphalt & Gradation, each 350.00 Specific Gravity, ASTM D2726 or ASTM D1188
Uncoated 95.00
Coated 125.00
Immersion -Compression 650.00
Particle Coating, ASTM D2489 95.00
Stripping, ASTM D1664 85.00
Moisture or Volatile Distillates in Paving Mixtures, or Materials Containing Petroleum Products or
By -Products 350.00
Retained Strength, ASTM D1074/D1075, 6 specimens By Quote Retained Stability, Mil, Std, 520A, Method 104,
6 specimens By Quote
CBR, ASTM D1883, including M/D Curve, 1 point 400.00
Asphalt Temperature 15.00

STRUCTURAL STEEL
Tensile Test #9 Bar or Smaller, each 60.00
Bend Test #9 Bar or Smaller, each 60.00
Tensile Test #10 Bar or Greater, each 300.00
Tensile Test #14 Bar, each 330.00
Rebar Coupler Tensile Test 160.00
Tensile Test, Welded #9 Bar or Smaller, each 160.00
Tensile Test, Welded #10 Bar or Greater, each 300.00
Tensile Test, Welded #14 Bar, each 330.00
Tensile Test, Mechanically Spliced, #9 Bar or Smaller,
each 210.00
Tensile Test, Mechanically Spliced, #10 Bar or Greater, each 350.00

HIGH STRENGTH BOLT, NUT, AND WASHER TESTING
Wedge Tensile Test, A490 Bolts
Under 100,000 lbs., each 130.00
Over 100,000 lbs., each 140.00
Wedge Tensile Test, A325 Bolts
Under 100,000 lbs., each 160.00
Tensile Test, Anchor Bolts, tested with displacement
transducers, each 300.00
Nut Hardness, Proof & Cone Proof Load Test, each 65.00
Washer Hardness, each 55.00
A325 or A490, Bolt Hardness Only, each 55.00
Bolt A325 or A490 Wedge Tensile
Under 100,000 lbs. & Hardness, each 240.00
Over 100,000 lbs. & Hardness, each 280.00
Bolt, Nut & Washer, all tests per set with bolts
Under 100,000 lbs. 400.00
Over 100,000 lbs. 500.00
See Schedule of Fees - Geotechnical Laboratory Testing for soil testing. Hourly rates are available upon request. Field Laboratory rates are available upon request. Listed unit rates are based upon the assumption that samples will be delivered to our laboratory at no cost to Converse.

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General Conditions -
Right of Entry
Client warrants to Converse that it has full legal right to authorize Converse's entry upon the real property where Converse's services are to be performed ("Site" herein) and upon all property, if any, required for ingress and egress to the Site.

Client authorizes Converse to enter upon the Site and such adjoining property as is necessary to allow Converse to perform its services.

Converse will take reasonable precautions to minimize any damage to the Site; however, Client acknowledges that during the normal course of the performance of Converse's services, some damage to the Site may occur. The correction of any damage to the Site (surface or subterranean) shall be the obligation of the Client.

Information Supplied by Client
Client warrants the accuracy of any information supplied by it to Converse, acknowledges that Converse will not verify the accuracy of such information, and agrees that Converse is entitled to rely upon any such information.

Client shall immediately notify Converse in writing of any data, information or knowledge in the possession of or known to Client relating to conditions existing at the Site and shall provide Converse with the location, size and depth of any and all underground tanks, piping or structures existing upon the Site.

Client shall defend, indemnify and save harmless Converse, its officers, agents and employees from and against any and all daims, costs, suits and damages, induding attorneys' fees, arising out of errors, omissions and inaccuracies in documents and information provided to Converse by Client.

Ownership of Data and Documents; Samples
All reports, boring logs, field data, field notes, laboratory test data, calculations, estimates and other documents prepared by Converse shall remain the sole property of Converse.

Client shall have the right to the use of all data, recommendations, proposals, reports, design criteria and similar information provided to it by Converse ("information" herein); provided, however, that the information shall not be used or relied upon by any party other than Client, save and except as may be required by the design and licensing requirements of the project for which the information is provided; further, such use shall be limited to the particular site and project for which the information is provided. To the extent Client utilizes Converse's information by providing or making the same available to any third party (a) Client agrees to give written notice to any such third party that it may not utilize or rely on any aspect of Converse's information and (b) Client agrees to defend, indemnify and hold Converse harmless against any and all claims, demands, costs, losses, damages and expenses, including attorneys fees, that may be asserted against or sought from Converse by any such third party.

Clients right to the use of the information is expressly conditioned upon Client's prompt payment to Converse of all sums due under the Client/Converse agreement. In the event of Client's nonpayment or partial payment of said amounts, Client agrees that it shall not use any of the information for any purpose whatsoever and shall return the same to Converse within 2 business days upon demand.

Converse will retain all samples of soil, rock or other materials obtained in the course of performing its services for a period of thirty (30) days. Thereafter, further storage or transfer of samples to Client may be made at Client's expense upon written request from Client to Converse received by Converse prior to the expiration of the 30 -day period.

Converse shall retain permanent records relating to the Converse services for a period of five (5) years following submittal of Converse's report, during which period the records will be made available to Client upon reasonable notice given by Client and upon payment to Converse of an amount sufficient to reimburse Converse for its necessary and reasonable expenses in making said records available.

Standard of Care and Professional Responsibility
Client acknowledges that the services to be performed by Converse involve the use of tests, calculations, analyses and procedures which are in a constant state of development, improvement and refinement and that, as such, improvements, changes in methods, and modifications of procedures have been made in the past, are now being made, and are expected to continue to be made in the future.

Further, Client recognizes that, while necessary for investigations, commonly used exploration methods, such as drilling borings or excavating trenches, involve an inherent risk. For example, exploration on a site containing contaminated materials may result in inducing cross - contamination, the prevention of which may not be complete using presently recognized sealing methods.

Client recognizes that the state of practice, induding but not limited to the practice relating to contamination or hazardous waste conditions, is changing and evolving and that standards existing at the present time may subsequently change as knowledge increases and the state of the practice continues to improve.

Client recognizes that projects containing contaminated materials may not perform as anticipated by Client, even though Converse's services are performed in accordance with the level of care and skill required of it. Further, certain govemmental regulations relating to hazardous waste sites may purport to require achievement of results which cannot be accomplished in an absolute sense. It is recognized that a satisfactorily designed, constructed and maintained monitoring system may assist in the early detection of environmental changes allowing for early correction of problems. Unless it is specifically included in the scope of services to be performed by Converse, Client understands that Converse shall not perform such monitoring.

The services to be provided by Converse pursuant to the agreement to which these General Conditions are a part shall be provided in accordance with generally accepted professional engineering, environmental, and geologic practice in the area where these services are to be rendered and at the time that services are rendered. Client acknowledges that the present standard in the engineering and environmental professions does not include, and Converse does not extend to Client, a guarantee of perfection of the work contemplated hereby; further, that even in the exercise of normal and reasonable care, errors or omissions may from time to time occur. Except as expressly set forth in these General Conditions, no other warranty, express or implied, is extended by Converse.

Converse shall have no duty to supervise, coordinate or otherwise be involved in the performance of services or work by any third -party consultant, contractor or subcontractor.

Where Converse's services involve field observation of grading, filling and compaction (or any of them), it is agreed:
a. That Converse shall in no way be responsible for the manner in which such work is performed by any third party.
b. That in the event Converse is to provide periodic observation, Client acknowledges that Converse cannot be responsible for any work performed at a time or times when Converse was not performing its observation services.

Converse will not provide an opinion conceming the performance of any third party, save and except to the extent that said work was in fact observed and tested by Converse during the course of construction.
c. That where Converse's services indude continuous observation, Client agrees not to allow grading, filling or compaction to be performed at any time or times when Converse is not physically present upon the Site and shall restrict the amount and extent of such grading, filling and compaction to that which can be properly observed by Converse personnel present on the Site. d. That in the event Converse is to conduct test borings for Client, Client acknowledges that the accuracy of said test borings relates only to the specific location in which the boring itself was performed and that the nature of many sites is such that differing subsurface soil characteristics can be experienced within a small distance. As such, Client acknowledges that greater accuracy is obtained when the number of test borings is increased.

Technical Limitations
Client acknowledges and agrees that: (1) it is unreasonable to expect Converse to be able to completely evaluate subsurface conditions, even after the most comprehensive exploratory program; (2) site conditions change frequently due to the passage of time, human activities, and climatic conditions and uncertainties are therefore inherent in the nature of Converse's services and impossible to avoid; (3) the identification of geotechnical and environmental conditions and the prediction of future or concealed conditions is an inexact scientific endeavor; (4) the state of the art of geotechnical and environmental practice is such that Converse cannot guarantee that its recommendations will prove adequate on this project and the Client assumes the risk of any such failure, except as otherwise provided in these General Conditions and that (5) these General Conditions contains spedfic LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY.

Indemnity of Client and Limitation of Liability
Converse shall indemnify Client, its officers, directors, agents or employees from any claim, demand or liability arising from personal injury or property loss or damage caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of Converse.

Anything to the contrary in the agreement to which these General Conditions are attached or in these General Conditions notwithstanding, Converse's liability shall be limited to the lesser of the fees charged to Client by Converse for the services performed for Client, or the sum of fifty thousand dollars. Client may, at its option, increase the maximum amount for which Converse shall be liable by payment of an additional fee.

For the maximum liability sum of one hundred thousand dollars, the additional amount to be paid shall be four percent of the total Converse fee charged hereunder; for the maximum liability sum of one million dollars, the additional amount to be paid shall be five percent of the total Converse fees charged hereunder Client acknowledges and agrees that its recovery, if any, shall be satisfied, in the first instance, from the proceeds of Converse's insurance, and to the extent of any deficiency in the available insurance proceeds, then and only then, by Converse.

Client acknowledges that Converse has agreed to charge Client a reduced fee for services in exchange for the above limitation of liability and that said reduction in fees is consideration for said limitation.

Client shall defend and save harmless Converse, its officers, directors, agents and employees from all liability, claims and demands, including expenses of suit and reasonable attomeys' fees arising from personal injuries, including disease and death, property loss or damage, injury to others (including personnel of Client, Converse or Converse Consultants GC99-1

subcontractors performing work hereunder), and air or ground pollution or environmental impairment arising out of or in any manner connected with or related to the performance of Converse's services, except where there is a judicial determination that such injury, loss or damage shall have been caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of Converse.

Client acknowledges that Converse has charged Client a reduced fee for services to be performed by it in exchange for this hold harmless and that the reduction in fees is consideration for said hold harmless provision.

Converse will not be liable for consequential damages of any kind, nature or description.

Hazardous Waste, Pollution and Health Hazard Projects ("Hazardous Projects" Herein)
Prior to the commencement of services by Converse on any hazardous project, Client agrees to advise Converse in writing of any known hazardous waste or materials existing on or near the Site or if any of said services are to be performed in an area where dust, fumes, gas, noise, vibrations or other particulate or nonparticulate matter is in the atmosphere where it raises a potential or possible health hazard or nuisance to anyone working within the area.

Anything in these General Conditions notwithstanding, Client shall indemnify and hold Converse, its officers, directors, agents, servants and employees, harmless from any claim, demand or action brought by any party whomsoever, including employees of Converse which claim, demand or action is based upon injury or damage caused or alleged to have been caused by hazardous wastes or hazardous materials whether or not such waste or materials were known to exist prior to the commencement of services.

Client agrees to be responsible for the removal and disposal of any hazardous waste uncovered as a result of the site investigation, including drill cuttings, unless specifically included within the scope of work
It is agreed that the discovery of unanticipated hazardous materials constitutes a changed condition mandating an immediate renegotiation of the scope of services or termination of services. Converse will at all times endeavor to perform in a faithful and trustworthy manner. Client understands that Client or Converse may be required by local and/or state and/or federal statute to report the discovery of hazardous materials to a government agency. Client also understands that Converse may be required by local and/or state and/or federal statute to report the discovery of hazardous materials to a government agency, and that Converse, when practical, will do so only after notifying Client. In the event Converse discovers hazardous material that we believe poses an immediate threat to public health and safety, Converse will use its best judgment to notify appropriate emergency personnel for immediate containment. Client agrees to take no action of any kind against Converse when Converse makes a good -faith effort to fulfill its obligations.

Client's Responsibilities
Client shall immediately provide Converse with full information in writing as to Client's requirements for the services to be provided by Converse and shall designate in writing within five (5) days of the effective date of the agreement to which these General Conditions are a part, a representative to act on Client's behalf in conjunction with the services to be provided hereunder. Client shall promptly review all documents, reports, data and recommendations submitted by Converse and shall communicate with Converse conceming such reviews for the purpose of avoiding delay in the performance of the services to be rendered by Converse.

Client shall notify any third party who may perform on the Site of the standard of care being undertaken by Converse pursuant hereto and of the limitations of liability contained herein.

Client shall require as a condition to the performance of any such third party a like indemnity and limitation of liability on their part against Converse.

Confidentiality
Converse shall hold all information provided to it by Client and the results of the work performed by it confidential and shall not disclose the same to any third party except where required by Govemmental regulatory agencies or as otherwise required by law.

Disputes
Converse shall have the right to bring a legal action in a state or federal court against Client for any sums due or alleged to be due to it or for services rendered. Except for this right, Converse and Client agree that as an express condition to the right of either party to bring a legal action against the other, they shall first submit any dispute to mediation by a neutral person acceptable to both parties.

Each party shall bear its own attorneys' fees, costs and other expenses, except that each party shall be responsible and pay for one-half of the costs and expenses of the mediator.

In the event that legal action is required, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover all of its costs incurred in connection therewith including, without limitation, staff time, court costs, attorneys' fees, consultant and expert witness fees and any other related expenses. In this regard, in order to make the prevailing party whole, the parties acknowledge and agree that the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover all of its costs incurred in connection with the legal action and shall not be limited to "reasonable attorneys fees" as defined in any statute or rule of court.

The obligations, responsibilities, warranties and liabilities of the parties shall be solely those expressly set forth herein. Remedies and limitations of liability shall apply regardless of whether an action is brought in contract, or is based on either party's negligence, or another theory of law. All of the rights, remedies, obligations, terms, conditions and limitations of liability stated herein shall extend collectively to and be binding upon the parties' partners, joint ventures, licensors, successors, assigns, insurers, and affiliates. Client and Converse agree that any legal action with respect to the services to be performed under these General Conditions shall be brought against the parties, and not against individual officers, employees or former employees of the parties. All legal actions by either party against the other for breach of these General Conditions or for the failure to perform in accordance with the applicable standard of care, however framed, that are essentially based upon such breach or failure shall be barred two (2) years from the time claimant knew or should have known of its right to make a claim, but, in any event, not later than four (4) years from substantial completion of Converse's services.

Jobsite Safety
Converse shall be responsible for its activity and that of its employees on the Site.

This shall not be construed to relieve the Client, its general contractor or any subcontractor of their obligation to maintain a safe jobsite.

Neither the professional activities nor the presence of Converse or its employees and subcontractors shall be understood to control the operations of others, nor shall it be construed to be an acceptance of the responsibility for jobsite safety.

Converse will not direct, supervise or lay out the work of the Client, contractor, or any subcontractors. Converse's services will not include a review or evaluation of the adequacy of the contractor's safety measures on or near the Site.

Schedules
Unless otherwise specified in the agreement, Converse shall be obligated to perform within a reasonable period of time. Converse shall not be responsible for delays in the completion of its services created by reason of any unforeseeable cause or causes beyond the control and/or without the fault or negligence of Converse, including but not restricted to acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government of the United States or of the several states, or any foreign country, or any of them acting in their sovereign capacity, acts of other contractors with Client, fire, floods, epidemics, riots, quarantine restrictions, strikes, civil insurrections, freight embargoes, and unusually severe weather.

Should completion of any portion of the services to be rendered by Converse be delayed beyond the estimated date of completion for any reason which is beyond the control of or without default or negligence of Converse, then and in that event Client and Converse shall mutually agree on the terms and conditions upon which the services may be continued or terminated.

Invoices
Converse shall submit monthly progress invoices to Client, and a final bill shall be submitted upon completion of the services. Within thirty (30) days after receipt of an invoice, Client shall pay the full amount of the invoice. If Client objects to all or any portion of any invoice, it shall so notify Converse of the same within fifteen (15) days from the date of receipt of said invoice and shall pay that portion of the invoice not in dispute, and the parties shall immediately make every effort to settle the disputed portion of the invoice.

If Client fails to make payment within thirty (30) days after receipt of an invoice, then Client shall pay an additional monthly service charge of one and one-half percent (1% %) on all such amounts outstanding. The additional charge shall not apply to any disputed portion of any invoice resolved in favor of Client. In the event Client fails to pay any undisputed amount to Converse when due, Converse may immediately cease work until said payment together with a service charge at the rate of 1% % per month, as specified above, from the due date has been received.

Further, Converse may, at its sole option and discretion, refuse to perform any further work irrespective of payment from Client.

In the event that all or any portion of the 1% % service charge provided for herein is deemed to be an interest charge, then and in that event said interest charge shall be limited to the maximum amount legally allowed by law.

Client acknowledges Converse's fee schedules are revised annually and agrees that the fee schedule in effect at the time the services are performed shall apply to such services.

Insurance
Converse represents that it now carries, and will continue to carry during the term of the contract to which these General Conditions are a part, Workers Compensation insurance and that, if requested, Converse shall provide to Client certificates as evidence of the aforementioned insurance.

Assignments
Client shall not assign this contract or any portion thereof to any other person or entity without the express written consent of Converse. Nothing contained in this contract or any part thereof shall be construed to create a right in any third party whomsoever, and nothing herein shall inure to the benefit of any third party.

Severability
If any provision of these General Conditions is finally determined to be contrary to, prohibited by, or invalid under applicable laws or regulations, such provision will be renegotiated so as to give effect to the intent of the parties to the maximum possible extent. Such determination and renegotiation shall not affect of invalidate the remaining provisions or these General Conditions.

Governing Law
These General Conditions shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of California.

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CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.

IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed.

If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).

PRODUCER
Poms & Associates Insurance Brokers
CA License #0814733
4500 Park Granada, Suite 206
Calabasas CA 91302
CONTACT Jennifer De Jesus
NAME:

C O,(PpHjONN Ext): FAX (800) 578-8802 F No): (818) 449-9321 E-MAIL ) jdeesus@ p omsassoc.com
ADDRESS:

INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE
NAIC #
INSURERA: Crum & Forster Indemnity Co/C&F

INSURED
The Converse Professional Group
717 S. Myrtle Avenue
Monrovia CA 91016
INSURER B : Travelers Property Casualty Insurance Company 36161
INSURER C :

INSURER D :

INSURER E :

INSURER F :

COVERAGES
CERTIFICATE NUMBER:
24-26 GL/BA/PROF
REVISION NUMBER:

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS

CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.

INSR
LTR

TYPE OF INSURANCE
ADDL
INSD
SUBR
WVD

POLICY NUMBER

POLICY EFF
(MM/DD/YYYY)

POLICY EXP
(MM/DD/YYYY)
LIMITS
A
X

COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
Y
Y
EPK-148213
06/30/2024
06/30/2026

EACH OCCURRENCE
$ 1,000,000

DAMAGE TO
PREMISES (Ea occE ence)
$ 100,000

CLAIMS -MADE
X
OCCUR
MED EXP (Any one person)
$ 5,000

PERSONAL&ADVINJURY
$ 1,000,000
GEN'L
X

AGGREGATE
POLICY
OTHER:

LIMIT APPLIES

JECT PRO
PER:

LOC

GENERAL AGGREGATE
$ 3'000'000

PRODUCTS - COMP/OPAGG
$ 3,000'000
Contractors Pollution
$ 1,000,000
B

AUTOMOBILE
X

LIABILITY

ANY AUTO
OWNED

SCHEDULED
AUTOS

NON -OWNED

AUTOS ONLY
Y
Y
810 -3N061037 -23-43-G
08/17/2023
08/17/2024

COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT
(Ea accident)
$ 1,000,000
BODILY INJURY (Per person)
$
BODILY INJURY (Per accident)
$

PROPERTY DAMAGE
(Per accident)
$
Roadside Assistance
$

UMBRELLA LIAB

EXCESS LIAB
OCCUR

CLAIMS -MADE

EACH OCCURRENCE
$

AGGREGATE
$
DED
RETENTION $
$

WORKERS COMPENSATION

AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY

ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE
OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED?
(Mandatory in NH)
If yes, describe under
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below
Y / N
N /A
PER

STATUTE
OTH-
ER
E.L. EACH ACCIDENT
$
E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE
$
E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT
$
A
EPK-148213
06/30/2024
06/30/2026
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/ LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space is required) The City of Beaumont, its elected and appointed officers, employees, agents and volunteers are included as Additional Insured as required by written contract with respect to General Liability and Auto Liability. Waiver of Subrogation wording applies per attached form. 30 Days Notice of Cancellation to cert holder, 10 days for non-payment of premium applies.
"This Certificate of Insurance supersedes all previously issued certificates.

CERTIFICATE HOLDER

CANCELLATION
City of Beaumont
550 East 6th Street
Beaumont
1 CA 92223

SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE

THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE

0 saa� ®".-
ACORD 25 (2016/03)
©1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved.

The ACORD nanpaI o41Rgrops1ej®I(I}larks of ACORD

COMMERCIAL AUTO

THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY, PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY,

BUSINESS AUTO EXTENSION ENDORSEMENT
This endorse men. modifies insurance provided under the following:

BUSINESS AUTO COVERAGE FORM
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF COVERAGE — This endorsement broadens coverage_ However. coverage for any injury_ damage or rhed.cal expenses described in any of the provisions of this endorsement may be excluded or limited by another endorsement to the Coverage Part, and these coverage broadening provisions do not apply to the extent that coverage is excluded or limited by such an endorsement_ The following listing is a general cover- age description only_ Limitations and exclusions may apply to these coverages_ Read all the provisions of this en- dorsement and the rest of your policy carefully to determine rights, duties, and what is and is not covered_ A. BROAD FORM NAMED INSURED
B. BLANKET ADDITIONAL INSURED
C. EMPLOYEE HIRED AUTO
D. EMPLOYEES AS INSURED
E. SUPPLEMENTARY PAYMENTS — INCREASED
LIMITS
F. HIRED AUTO — LIMITED WORLDWIDE COV-
ERAGE— INDEMNITY BASIS
G. WAIVER OF DEDUCTIBLE— GLASS

PROVISIONS
A. BROAD FORM NAMED INSURED
The following is added to Paragraph A.1., Who Is
An Insured, of SECTION II —COVERED AUTOS
LIABILITY COVERAGE:

Any organization you newly acquire or form dur-
ing the policy period over which you maintain
54J% or more ownership interest and that is not
separately insured for Business Auto Coverage.

Coverage under this provision is afforded only un-
til the 180th day after you acquire or form the or-
ganization or the end of the policy period, which-
ever is earlier.

B. BLANKET ADDITIONAL INSURED
The following is added to Paragraph c. in
Who Is An Insured, of SECTION II — COVERED
AUTOS LIABILITY COVERAGE:

Arry person or organization who is required under
a written contract or agreement between you and
that person or organization, that is signed and
executed by you before the "bodily injury" or
"property damage" occurs and that is in effect
during the policy period, to be named as an addi-
tional insured is an 'insured" for Covered Autos
Liability Coverage, but only for damages to which
CAT3530215
H.

J.

K.

L.

M.

N.

C.

HIRED AUTO PHYSICAL DAMAGE — LOSS OF
USE — INCREASED LIMIT
PHYSICAL DAMAGE — TRANSPORTATION
EXPENSES — INCREASED LIMIT

PERSONAL PROPERTY

AIRBAGS

NOTICE AND KNOWLEDGE OF ACCIDENT OR
LOSS

BLANKET WAIVER OF SUBROGATION

UNINTENTIONAL ERRORS OR OMISSIDNS
this insurance applies and only to the extent that
person or argan¢ation qualifies as an "insured"
under the Who Is An Insured provision contained
in Section II.

EMPLOYEE HIRED AUTO

1. The following is added to Paragraph A.1.,
Who Is An Insured, of SECTION 11 — COV-
ERED AUTOS LIABILITY COVERAGE:

An "employee' of yours is an "insured" while
operating an "auto" hired or rented under a
contract or agreement in an "employee's"
name, with your permission, while performing
duties related to the conduct of your busi-
ness.

2. The following replaces Paragraph b. in
Other Insurance, of SECTION IV — BUSI-
NESS AUTO CONDITIONS:
b. For Hired Auto Physical Damage Cover-
age, the following are deemed to be cov-
ered "autos" you own:
(1), Any covered "auto" you lease, hire.
rent or borrow; and
(2), Arry covered "auto" hired or rented by
your "employee" under a contract in
an "employee's" name, with your
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COMMERCIAL AUTO
permission. while performing duties
related to the conduct of your busi-
ness_
However, arry "auto" that is leased. hired.
rented or borrowed with a driver is not a
covered "auto".

D. EMPLOYEES AS INSURED
The follow rig s added to Paragraph A.1., Who Is
An Insured, of SECTION II - COVERED AUTOS
LIABILITY COVERAG E:

Arry "employee" of yours is an "insured' while us-
ng a covered 'auto" you don't own, hire or borrow
n your business oryour personal affairs_
E. SUPPLEMENTARY PAYMENTS - INCREASED
LIMITS

1. The fallowing replaces Paragraph A.2.a.(2),
of SECTION II - COVERED AUTOS LLABIL-
ITY COVERAGE:
(2) Up to $3,000 for cost of bail bonds (in-
cluding bonds for related traffic law viola-
tions) required because of an "accident"
we cover. We do not have to furnish
these bonds_

2. -he following replaces Paragraph A.2.a,(4),
of SECTION II - COVERED AUTOS LIABIL-
ITY COVERAGE:
(4) All reasonable expenses incurred by the
'insured" at our request, including actual
loss cif earnings up to $500 a day be -
..: use a`time off from work_
F. HIRED AUTO - LIMITED WORLDWIDE COV-

ERAGE- INDEMNITY BASIS
The following replaces Subparagraph (5) in Para-
graph B.7., Policy Period, Coverage Territory.
of SECTION IV - BUSINESS AUTO CONDI-
TIONS:
(5) Anywhere in the world, except any country or
jurisdiction while arry trade sanction. em-
bargo, or similar regulation imposed by the
United States of America applies to and pro-
hibits the transaction of business with or
within such country or jurisdiction, for Cov-
ered Autos Liability Coverage for any covered
"auto' that you lease, hire, rent or borrow
without a driver for a period of 30 days or less
and that is not an 'auto" you lease, hire, rent
or borrow from any of your "employees",
partners (if you are a partnership), members
(if you are a limited liability company) or
members of their households.

(a) With respect to any claim made or "suit'
brought outside the United States of
America, the territories and possessions
of the United States of America, Puerto
Rico and Canada:
{i}
You must arrange to defend the "in-
sured" against, and investigate or set-
tle any such claim or "suit" and keep
us advised of all proceedings and ac-
tions.
(ii) Neither you nor any other involved
"insured" will make any settlement
without our consent.
(iii) We may, at our discretion. participate
in defending the 'insured" against or
in the settlement of, any claim or
"suit
(iv) We will reimburse the "insured" for
sums that the "irrsured" legally must
pay as damages because of "bodily
injury" or "property damage" to which
this insurance applies, that the "in-
sured" pays with our consent. but
only up to the limit described in Para-
graph C.. Limits Of Insurance, of
SECTION 11 - COVERED AUTOS
LIABILITY COVERAGE_
(v) We will reimburse the "insured" for
the reasonable expenses incurred
with our consent for your irrvestiga-
tion of such claims and your defense
of the "insured" against any such
"suit, but only up to and included
within the limit described in Para-
graph C.. Limits Of Insurance, of

SECTION II - COVERED AUTOS
LIABILITY COVERAGE, and not in
addition to such limit. Our duty to
make such payments ends when we
have used up the applicable limit of
insurance in payments for damages,
settlements or defense expenses.
(b) This insurance is excess over arry valid
and collectible other insurance available
to the "insured" whether primary, excess,
contingent or on arry other basis_
(c) This insurance is not a substitute for re-
quired or compulsory insurance in any
country outside the United States, its ter-
ritaries and possessions, Puerto Rico and
Canada.
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CA 13 53 02 15

COMMERCIAL AUTO
You agree to maintain all required or
compulsory insurance in any such coun-
try up to the minimum limits required by
local law_ Your failure to comply with
compulsory insurance requirements will
not invalidate the coverage afforded by
this policy. but we will only be liable to the
same extent we would have been liable
had you complied with the compulsory in-
surance require me nts.
(d) It is understood that we are not an admit-
ted or authorized insurer outside the
United States of America. its territories
and possessions, Puerto Rico and Can-
ada_ We assume no responsibility for the
fumishing of certificates of insurance. or
for compliance in any way with the Iaws
of other countries relating to insurance_
G. WAIVER OF DEDUCTIBLE — GLASS
The following is added to Paragraph D. Deducti-
ble. of SECTION III — PHYSICAL DAMAGE
COVERAGE:

No deductible for a covered "auto" will apply to
glass damage if the glass is repaired rather than
replaced.

H. HIRED AUTO PHYSICAL DAMAGE — LOSS OF
USE — INCREASED LIMIT
The following replaces the last sentence of Para-
graph A.4.b.. Loss Of Use Expenses, of SEC-
TION III — PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE:

However. the most we will pay for any expenses
for loss of use is S65 per day, to a maximum of
$750 for any one "accident".

I. PHYSICAL DAMAGE — TRANSPORTATION
EXPENSES — INCREASED LIMIT
The following replaces the first sentence in Para-
graph A.4.a., Transportation Expenses. of
SECTION III — PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVER-
AGE:

We will pay up to $50 per day to a maximum of
$1.500 for temporary transportation expense in-
curred by you because of the total theft of a cov-
ered "auto" of the private passenger type_
J. PERSONAL PROPERTY
The following is added to Paragraph A.4., Carrer-
ape Extensions, of SECTION III — PHYSICAL
DAMAGE COVERAGE:

Personal Property
We will pay up to $400 for "Loss" to wearing ap-
parel and other personal property which is:
(1) Owned by an "insured': and
CAT3530215
(2) In or on your covered "auto"_
This coverage applies only in the event of a total
theft of your covered "auk'''.

No deductibles apply to this Personal Property
coverage.

K. AIRBAGS
The following is added to Paragraph B.3., Exclu-
sions, of SECTION III — PHYSICAL DAMAGE
COVERAGE:

Exclusion 3.a. does not apply to "loss" to ore or
more airbags in a covered "auto" you awn that in-
flate due to a cause other than a cause of "loss"
set forth in Paragraphs A.1.b. and A.1.c., but
only:

If that 'auto" is a covered "auto" for Compre-
hensive Coverage under this policy;
b. The airbags are not covered under cry war-
ranty; and
c. The airbags were not intentionally inflated.

We will pay up to a maximum of $1,000 for ary
one "loss".

L NOTICE AND KNOWLEDGE OF ACCIDENT OR
LOSS
The following is added to Paragraph A.2.a., of
SECTION IV — BUSINESS AUTO CONDITIONS=
Your duty to give us or our authorized representa-
tive prompt notice of the "accident" or "loss" ap-
plies only when the "accident" or "loss" is known
to:
(a) You (if you are an individual):
(b) A partner (if you are a partnership);
(c) A member (if you are a limited liability com-
Pany}:

An executive officer, director or insurance
manager (if you are a corporation or other or-
ganization); or
Any "employee" authorized by you to give no-
tice of the "accident" or"loss".
(d}
(e)
M. BLANKET WAIVER OF SUBROGATION
The follow ng replaces Paragraph A.5., Transfer
Of Rights Of Recovery Against Others To Us_
of SECTION IV — BUSINESS AUTO CONDI-
TIONS :

5. Transfer Of Rights Of Recovery Against
Others To Us
We waive any right of recovery we may have
against any person or organization to the ex-
tent required of you by a written contract
signed and executed prior to any "accident"
or "loss", provided that the "accident or "lass"
arises out of operations contemplated by
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COMMERCIAL AUTO
such contract_ The waiver applies only to the
person or organLation designated in such
contract.

N. UNINTENTIONAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS
The following is added to Paragraph B.2., Con-
cealment, Misrepresentation, Or Fraud, of
SECTION IV —BUSINESS A UTO CONDITIONS:

The unintentional omission of. or unintentional
error in, any information given by you shall not
prejudice your rights under this insurance. How-
ever this provision does not affect our right to col-
lect additional premium or exercise our right of
cancellation or non -renewal_

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CA T3 53 02 15

THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.

ADDITIONAL INSURED - OWNERS, LESSEES OR CONTRACTORS -

COMPLETED OPERATIONS
This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following:

COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART

SCHEDULE
Name of Additional Person(s) or
Organization(s):

Location And Description Of Completed
Operations
Blanket when specifically required in a written
contract with the named insured.

Blanket when specifically required in a written
contract with the named insured.

Information required to complete this Schedule, if not shown above, will be shown in the Declarations.

A. Section III — Who Is An Insured within the
Common Provisions is amended to include as
an insured the person(s) or organization(s)
shown in the Schedule, but only with respect to
liability for "bodily injury" or "property damage"
caused, in whole or in part, by "your work" at
the location designated and described in the
schedule of this endorsement performed for
that additional insured and included in the
"products -completed operations hazard".

EN0320-0211 Page 1 of 1

THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.

LIMITED NOTICE OF CANCELLATION ENDORSEMENT
This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following:

COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART

CONTRACTORS POLLUTION LIABILITY COVERAGE PART

ERRORS AND OMISSIONS LIABILITY COVERAGE PART

ONSITE CLEANUP COVERAGE PART

THIRD PARTY POLLUTION LIABILITY COVERAGE PART
In consideration of the premium charged and solely with respect to the coverage parts shown above, it is hereby agreed that the Common Provisions, Section VI — Common Conditions is amended by the addition of the following:

Limited Notice Of Cancellation
In the event that we cancel this Policy for any reason other than non-payment of premium and; a. The effective date of cancellation is prior to the expiration date of this Policy; and b. You are under an existing written contractual obligation to notify a certificate holder when this Policy is cancelled and have provided to us, either directly or through your broker of record, the email address of a contact at each such certificate holder; and
c. We received this information after you received notice of cancellation of this Policy and prior to the effective date of cancellation, via an electronic spreadsheet that is acceptable to us, We will provide notice of cancellation via email to each such certificate holder within thirty (30) days of your providing such information to us. Proof of our emailing the notice of cancellation, using the information provided by you, will serve as evidence that we have satisfied our obligations under this condition.

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE POLICY REMAIN UNCHANGED.

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THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.

AMENDED WAIVER OF TRANSFER OF RIGHTS

OF RECOVERY AGAINST OTHERS TO US
This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following:

COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART

CONTRACTORS POLLUTION LIABILITY COVERAGE PART

ERRORS AND OMISSIONS LIABILITY COVERAGE PART

THIRD PARTY POLLUTION LIABILITY COVERAGE PART

ONSITE CLEANUP COVERAGE PART

SCHEDULE
Name of Person(s) or Organization(s)
Blanket when specifically required in a written contract with the named insured.

Information required to complete this Schedule, if not shown above, will be shown in the Declarations.

SECTION VI — COMMON CONDITIONS, item 17. Transfer Of Rights of Recovery Against Others To Us within the Common Provisions is amended by the addition of the following:

Solely as respects the person(s) or organization(s) indicated in the Schedule shown above, we waive any right of recovery we may have against the person(s) or organization(s) indicated in the Schedule shown above because of payments we make for "damages" arising out of your ongoing operations or "your work" performed under a written contract with that person(s) or organization(s) and included in the "products - completed operations hazard".

However, this waiver shall not apply to "damages" resulting from the sole negligence of the person(s) or organization(s) indicated in the Schedule shown above.

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE POLICY REMAIN UNCHANGED.

EN0109-0211

/
A� o® CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE

DATE (MM/DDIYYYY)
1(MM/DD4
THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS

CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.

IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed.

If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).

PRODUCER
Weaver & Associates, Inc.
711 W Camino Real Ave # 201
Arcadia CA 91007
License#: 0231814

CONTACT
NAME: Amy Harrison

PHONE FAX
(A/C, No, Ext): 626-741-1568 (A/C, No):

ADDRESS: [email protected]

INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE
NAIL #
INSURERA: Employers Assurance Company
25402
INSURED CONVPRO-01
The Converse Professional Group
DBA: Converse Consultants
717 S. Myrtle Ave
Monrovia CA 91016

INSURER B
INSURER C :

INSURER D :

INSURER E :

INSURER F :

COVERAGES
CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 1178979707
REVISION NUMBER:

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS

CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.

INSR

TYPE OF INSURANCE

INSD DDL
NSD
SWUBR
VD

POLICY NUMBER

POLICY EFF
(MM/DDIYYYY)

POLICY EXP
(MM/DDIYYYY)
LIMITS

COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY

EACH OCCURRENCE
$

CLAIMS -MADE
OCCUR

DAMAGE RETED
PREMISESO(Ea occurrence)
$
MED EXP (Any one person)
$

PERSONAL & ADV INJURY
$
GEN'L

AGGREGATE

LIMIT APPLIES

PRO- JECT
PER:

LOC

GENERAL AGGREGATE
$

PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG
$
$

AUTOMOBILE

LIABILITY

ANY AUTO
OWNED

SCHEDULED
AUTOS

NON -OWNED

AUTOS ONLY

COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT
(Ea accident)
$
BODILY INJURY (Per person)
$
BODILY INJURY (Per accident)
$

PROPERTY DAMAGE
(Per accident)
$

UMBRELLA LIAB

EXCESS LIAB
OCCUR

CLAIMS -MADE

EACH OCCURRENCE
$

AGGREGATE
$
DED
RETENTION $
$
A

WORKERS COMPENSATION

AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY

ANYPROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE
OFFICER/MEMBEREXCLUDED?
(Mandatory in NH)
If yes, describe under
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below
Y/ N
N / A
Y
EIG540048600
12/31/2023
12/31/2024
X
PER

STATUTE
OTH-
ER
E.L. EACH ACCIDENT
$ 1,000,000
E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE
$ 1,000,000
E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT
$ 1,000,000
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space is required) Coverage applies to the following States: Texas, Alabama, California, Pennsylvania, Nevada.

Blanket Waiver of Subrogation applies as required by written contract for California.

CERTIFICATE HOLDER

CANCELLATION
City of Beaumont
550 E. 6th Street
Beaumont CA 92223

SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE

THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
ACORD 25 (2016/03)
© 1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved.

The ACORD nampEltodcetill r4is9tiltNmarks of ACORD

WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY WC 04 03 06
(Ed. 4-84)

WAIVER OF OUR RIGHT TO RECOVER FROM OTHERS ENDORSEMENT -CALIFORNIA We have the right to recover our payments from anyone liable for an injury covered by this policy. We will not enforce our right against the person or organization named in the Schedule. (This agreement applies only to the extent that you perform work under a written contract that requires you to obtain this agreement from us.)
You must maintain payroll records accurately segregating the remuneration of your employees while engaged in the work described in the Schedule.

The additional premium for this endorsement shall be 2 % of the California workers' compensation premium otherwise due on such remuneration.

Schedule
Person or Organization Job Description
With respect to all employees subject to the
workers' compensation laws of the state of
California, any person or organization for whom
the Named Insured has agreed by written
contract to furnish this waiver.

This policy is subject to a minimum charge of $250 for the issuance of waivers of subrogation This endorsement changes the policy to which it is attached and is effective on the date issued unless otherwise stated. (The information below is required only when this endorsement is issued subsequent to preparation of the policy.) This endorsement, effective 12/31/2023
Policy No. EIG 5400486 00
at 12:01 AM standard time, forms a part of
Of the EMPLOYERS ASSURANCE CO.

Carrier Code 00919
Issued to THE CONVERSE PROFESSIONAL GROU
Premium
Countersigned at on By.

Endorsement No.

Authorized Representative
WC 04 03 06
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Converse Consultants
Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental & Groundwater Science, Inspection & Testing Services June 4, 2024
Mr. Doug Story
Community Services Director
City of Beaumont
Community Services Department
550 6th Street
Beaumont, CA 92223
Subject: PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE AS NEEDED GEOTECHNICAL AND

MATERIAL TESTING SERVICES
Stewart Park Improvements
Southeast Corner of East 11th Street and Orange Street
City of Beaumont, Riverside County, California
Converse Project No. 24-81-204-00 (30)
Dear Mr. Story:

Converse Consultants (Converse) appreciates the opportunity to provide this proposal outlining our scope of work and fee estimate to provide as needed geotechnical and material services which will be required during improvements to the Stewart Park in Beaumont, California.

In preparation of this proposal, we reviewed the information you transmitted to us via e- mail.

SITE/PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed project site is located the Stewart Park at the southeast corner of East 11th Street and Orange Street in Beaumont, California. The park is bounded by East 11th Street to the north, Maple Avenue to the east, East 8th Street to the south and Orange Avenue to the west.

Existing site improvements include the community center buildings adjacent to 8th Street, a restroom building, a skate park, basketball courts, a baseball field, light poles, parking lots, hardscape and landscape improvements. The existing park is transected by East 1 0th Street towards the northern portion of the park and is transected by East 9th Street in the southern portion of the park. A swimming pool and associated improvements were demolished and the pool area was backfilled with soils.

The planned improvements will include new amenities and upgrades to the skate park, a new splash pad, restroom building, playgrounds, amphitheater, entry plaza, picnic and barbeque areas, new basketball courts, new paved trails, light poles, new landscaping, and drainage improvements.
2021 Rancho Drive, Suite 1, Redlands, California 92373
Telephone: (909) 796-0544 ♦ Fa 4i4:41ite$78f-iy www.converseconsultants.com

Proposal To Provide as Needed Geotechnical & Material Testing Services Stewart Park Improvements
Southeast Corner of East llth Street and Orange Street
City of Beaumont, Riverside County, California
June 4, 2024

ANTICIPATED SUBSURFACE CONDITION
Based on the information presented in the geotechnical investigation report, the anticipated subsurface conditions and earthwork are as follows. ■ Fill and alluvium consists of medium dense to very dense clayey sand, silty sand, poorly graded sand with silt, well graded sand with silt with varying amounts of gravel, and vert stiff to hard, clayey and sandy clay with trace amount of clay. • Groundwater will not be encountered within the proposed depths of improvements. ■ Excavation during site grading should be feasible with earth moving equipment. • Existing fill and landslide materials can be reused as compacted fill.

SCOPE OF SERVICES
Our scope of work for each task will include the following.

Task 1: Rough Grading Observations/Field Density Testing Phase During rough grading we propose to assign one experienced senior field technician onsite on a full-time basis to provide observation, testing, sampling and field recommendations (where appropriate). The technician will monitor the over -excavation of all unsuitable materials both vertically and laterally across the site and determine that competent excavation bottoms are reached prior to placing compacted fill. Our field technician will also observe moisture conditioning of the soil that will be used as compacted fill. Field density testing will be performed as the fill progresses to assure that adequate moisture content and relative compaction as required by the project specifications and construction documents are being achieved. The tests will be performed using the sand cone (ASTM D1556) and/or the nuclear gauge (ASTM D6938) at each compacted fill layer.

In case of a failing test result, our field technician will immediately notify your representative and the grading contractor. The contractor will be asked to rework the failed areas. Additional in -place density tests will be taken to verify that the compaction meets the project specifications. The field technician will report the failed tests in case the client decides to back charge the contractor for the failed tests.

In addition, we propose providing a geologist on an as needed basis to observe cuts and over -excavations as well as field supervision. Also included are the day-to-day office support which includes project management, coordination, scheduling, part-time supervision, field/laboratory data review and verification in the office and oversight by the project manager and licensed project engineer/geologist.

Copies of written test results are prepared in the field and will be provided to your field representative at the end of each working day.
aConverse Consultants
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Proposal To Provide as Needed Geotechnical & Material Testing Services Stewart Park Improvements
Southeast Corner of East 11th Street and Orange Street
City of Beaumont, Riverside County, California
June 4, 2024

Following the completion of the rough grading operations, for the entire site, we will submit one rough grading report for the entire site. The report will summarize our field observations, geologic mapping, geotechnical field and laboratory test results, final foundation and retaining wall design parameters (if needed), as -graded pavement sections and the geotechnical/geologic conditions encountered during rough grading of the site, as necessary.

Task 2: Post Grading Observations/Field Density Testing Phase Onsite post grading activities are expected to include geotechnical observations/testing of construction of utility lines, curb and gutter, cross gutters, roadways, parking areas, sidewalks, infiltration devices, building foundation excavations, wall foundation excavations and building slab subgrade. During these times, we propose to provide an experienced field technician or geologist/engineer onsite on a part-time, on -call as needed basis to provide part-time geotechnical observations, testing, and field recommendations (where appropriate). Also included are the day-to-day office support which includes project management, coordination, scheduling, part-time supervision, field/laboratory data review and verification in the office and oversight by the project manager and licensed project engineer.

Following the completion of the post grading operations, for the entire site, we will submit one post grading report. The report will summarize our field observations as well as our part-time on -call geotechnical field testing and laboratory test results.

Task 3: Special Inspection and Materials Observations and Testing Based on the requirements indicated on the provided structural plans, onsite materials activities are expected to include materials observations and laboratory testing of freshly delivered concrete. We propose to provide an experienced deputy inspector on -site on a part-time, on -call, as needed basis to provide materials observations, testing, and field recommendations (where appropriate). Also included are the day-to-day project management, coordination, scheduling, part-time supervision, field/laboratory data review and verification in the office and oversight by the project manager and licensed project engineer.

COST ESTIMATE
Our estimated cost is attached at the end of this proposal. Our services will be charged on a time -and -material basis. It is based on the following assumptions. • All field services are subject to the Prevailing Wage. • Our services will be performed on a time -and -materials basis in accordance with the unit rates indicated, and/or Schedule of Fees and General Conditions, copies of which are attached and form a part of this proposal. • When full-time observation by a Converse representative is not required, the testing services described above will be performed on a test -results -only basis at Converse Consultants
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Proposal To Provide as Needed Geotechnical & Material Testing Services Stewart Park Improvements
Southeast Corner of East 11th Street and Orange Street
City of Beaumont, Riverside County, California
June 4, 2024

the request of your authorized representative, who will be responsible for coordinating our services with the construction schedule. No comments regarding compaction procedures or observations will be made for test -results - only services.
• For on -call services, the test locations will be prepared and ready for testing by Converse field personnel upon their arrival at the site. • Work will be conducted during an 8 -hour day at the site. Overtime will be charged at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate.
• All requests for field services should be received by this office not less than one working day (24 hours) prior to the time the services are to be performed. • There will be a 2 -hour minimum charge in case of work cancellation after our field personnel have been dispatched.
• Minimum 4 hours charge for each site visit less than 4 hours. • The contractor and/or client will be responsible for excavating and backfilling all test locations.
• Our field representative will not direct, supervise or lay out the work of the contractor. Our services will not include a review of the contractor's safety measures on or near the job site.
• If any additional inspection or laboratory testing is required, it will be performed in accordance with the attached Schedule of Fees.
• Converse field reports will be provided to your authorized representative in the field on a daily basis as the testing is completed. The field reports will summarize test results and time charged per day, and document work performed. • Meetings and consultations not described above, that are requested by the client, are not included in the cost summary, but will be charged on a time -and - materials basis in accordance with the attached Schedule of Fees. • Should additional services be required other than those presented herein, we will discuss the matter with you. If requested, we will prepare a detailed proposal and cost estimate for such services. Additional services will not be performed without prior written authorization.
• No services will be provided prior to our signature of an agreement with you. No additional work required will be provided without written authorization and a budget amendment from your authorized representative.

CLOSURE
Our services will be provided in accordance with generally accepted professional engineering and engineering geological principles and practice in this area of Southern California. Unless we are informed otherwise, we will assume that these conditions are acceptable to you.

This proposal will expire 60 days from its issuance, if not accepted in that time. Our billing rates are reviewed at the beginning of each year and are subject to adjustment.

Converse Consultants
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Proposal To Provide as Needed Geotechnical & Material Testing Services Stewart Park Improvements
Southeast Corner of East 11th Street and Orange Street
City of Beaumont, Riverside County, California
June 4, 2024

Please sign 2 copies of the Acceptance of Agreement and Authorization to Proceed at the end of this proposal. Retain one copy of this proposal for your files and return one signed copy to our office to formally authorize our services.

Converse has been informed by the Client that this is a prevailing wage project as determined by local Labor Code.

Special billing instructions, including backup documentation requirements, should be mutually agreed upon and indicated in the authorization. Subsequent additions or changes should be likewise mutually agreed upon and submitted in writing with appropriate authorization.

Converse has the resources to commit in order to meet your project schedule. We will ensure that personnel with appropriate background and experience are assigned to this project. We will also ensure that all deliverables are submitted on schedule.

We appreciate the opportunity to be of service on this very important project. If you have any questions, or if we can provide any additional assistance, please call the undersigned at 909-474-2847.

CONVERSE CONSULTANTS
Hashmi Quazi, PhD, PE, GE
Principal/Regional Manager
HSQ/kvg
Dist. : 1/Addressee (e-mail)
Encl. : Schedule of Fees and General Conditions
Converse Consultants
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Proposal To Provide as Needed Geotechnical & Material Testing Services Stewart Park Improvements
Southeast Corner of East 11th Street and Orange Street
City of Beaumont, Riverside County, California
June 4, 2024

PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE AS NEEDED GEOTECHNICAL AND MATERIAL TESTING

SERVICES
Stewart Park Improvements
Southeast Corner of East 11th Street and Orange Street
City of Beaumont, Riverside County, California
Converse Project No. 24-81-204-00 (30)

ACCEPTANCE OF AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEEDS
Firm Name:
(Client)'
By:
(Print Name)
(Signature)
Title:

Date:

Telephone No. ( )
Email:

P.O. No./Billing Instructions':
1 Invoices to be sent to the Client, who shall be responsible for payment thereof, unless notified otherwise. The Client is represented by a person with authority to financially commit to the scope of work herein and acknowledges that the person signing has read and understands the enclosed General Conditions.
2 Billing requirements, including backup documentation, should be mutually agreed upon and indicated here. Subsequent additions or changes should likewise be mutually agreed upon and submitted in writing with appropriate authorization.
3 Converse has been informed by the Client that this is a prevailing wage project for geotechnical services as determined by local Labor Code Sections 1770-1780.

Converse Consultants
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Appendix

CONVERSE CONSULTANTS
2021 Rancho Drive Suite 1
Redlands, CA 92373
Telephone 909-796-0544

Project Name:

Stewart Park Improvements
Southeast Corner of East 11th Street and Orange Street
City of Beaumont, CA
COST ESTIMATE FOR GEOTECHNICAL AND MATERIAL INSPECTIONS AND TESTING:

Project No.: 24-81-204-30/40
Date: 06/04/24
SOILS AND MATERIAL INSPECTIONS AND TESTING:

FIELD TESTING SERVICES
Task
Unit
No. of Unit
Unit Rate
($)
Cost
($)
Sample pick-up
hour
20 $ 65.00
$ 1,300.00
Soil Technician
hour
180
$ 135.00
$ 24,300.00
On call soil testing
Reinforced Concrete
hour
30 $ 135.00
$ 4,050.00
ACI technician
Subtotal: $ 29,650.00

LABORATORY TESTING SERVICES
Task
Unit
No. of Unit
Unit Rate
($)
Cost
($)
Soil Laboratory Testing
Maximum dry density test (soil)
test
3 $ 190.00
$ 570.00
Maximum dry density test (aggregate base)
test
1 $ 200.00
$ 200.00
Material Testing
Concrete cylinder compressive strength (6x12)
cylinder
24 $ 40.00
$ 960.00
Asphalt concrete density hveem
test
2 $ 200.00
$ 400.00
Subtotal: $2,130.00

OFFICE SERVICES
Task
Unit
No. of Unit
Unit Rate
($)
Cost
($)
Office Support
hour
36 $ 85.00
$ 3,060.00
Project Mana.er/En.ineer
hour
28 $ 135.00
$ 3,780.00
Principal -in -charge
$ 235.00
Attend Pre Construction meetin.
.
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$ 400.00
Subtotal: $ 7,475.00

COST ESTIMATE BREAKDOWN FOR SOILS, MATERIAL INSPECTION, AND TESTING Field Testing Services:

Laboratory Testing Services:

Office Services:

TOTAL COST FOR GEOTECHNICAL, MATERIAL INSPECTION AND TESTING Notes: This cost estimate is based on a review of the construction documents dated December 14, 2020 There was not construction schedule available at the time of writing this proposal This is only an estimate.

Our services will be provided based on time and material in accordance with our proposal rates. $ 29,650.00
$ 2,130.00
$ 7,475.00
$ 39, 255.00

CONVERSE CONSULTANTS
Prevailing Wage Schedule of
Fees Personnel
Introduction
It is the objective of Converse Consultants to provide its clients with quality professional and technical services and a continuing source of professional advice and opinions. Services will be performed in a manner consistent with that level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the profession currently practicing in the same locality under similar conditions. This fee schedule is valid through December 31, 2024.

Hourly Charges for Personnel
Staff assignments will depend on personnel availability, job complexity, project site location, and experience level required to satisfy the technical requirements of the project and to meet the prevailing standard of professional care.

Field Technical Services (all including vehicle and equipment) Construction Inspector — ACl/ICC and/or AWS/CWI certified (concrete, post -tension, masonry, structural steel, fireproofing; includes concrete batch plant and local steel fabrication inspections) $135 DSA Masonry Inspector 135
Non -Destructive Testing Inspector (ultrasonic, magnetic particle, dye penetrant, skidmore, pull testing, torque testing, Schmidt hammer, and pachometer) 135
Coring Technician 135
Soils Technician (soil, base, asphalt concrete, and moisture emission testing) 135 Sample Pick -Up 65
Professional Services (consultation for field and office, if requested) Staff Professional $125
Senior Staff Professional 130
Project Professional 135
Project Manager 135
Senior Professional 175
Principal Professional 235
Principal Consultant 235
Laboratory Testing
Laboratory Technician Per Test
(see Geotechnical Laboratory Testing and Materials Testing Services fee schedules.) Laboratory Supervisor $100
Office Support
Clerical/Word Processing $85
Drafting 85
CAD Operator/Drafting Manager 95
Overtime and special shift rates for Field Services personnel are determined in accordance with Prevailing Wage law. Travel time to and from the job site will be charged at the hourly rates for the appropriate personnel.

Expenses

1. Exploration expenses (drilling, trenching, etc.) are charged at cost plus fifteen percent.

2. Travel and subsistence expenses (transportation, room and board, etc.) for individuals on projects requiring travel and/or living 50 miles away from the project site are charged at cost plus fifteen percent.

3. Automobile and truck expenses are charged at cost plus fifteen percent (rentals) or at the current IRS milage rate per mile for company -owned vehicles traveling between principal office and project.

4. Other out-of-pocket direct project expenses (aerial photos, long-distance telephone calls, permits, bonds, outside printing services, tests, etc.) are charged at cost plus fifteen percent.

Invoices

1. Invoices will be submitted to the Client on a monthly basis, and a final bill will be submitted upon completion of services.

2. Payment is due upon presentation of invoice and is past -due thirty days from invoice date. In the event Client fails to make any payment to Converse when due, Converse may immediately cease work hereunder until said payment, together with a service charge at the rate of eighteen percent per annum (but not exceeding the maximum allowed by law) from the due date, has been received.

Further, Converse may at its sole option and discretion refuse to perform any further work irrespective of payment from Client in the event Client fails to pay Converse for services when said payments are due.

3. Client shall pay attorneys' fees or other costs incurred in collecting any delinquent amount.

General Conditions
The terms and provisions of the Converse General Conditions are incorporated into this fee schedule as though set forth in full. If a copy of the General Conditions does not accompany this fee schedule, Client should request a copy from this office.

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Compensation for laboratory testing services will be m
engineering time. Costs of tests not on this schedule wi rates are based on non -contaminated soil. A surcharge
based on the project.

IDENTIFICATION AND INDEX PROPERTIES TESTS
Visual Classification, ASTM D2488
Engineering Classification, ASTM D2487
Moisture Content and Dry (bulk) Density,
ASTM D2216 and D2937
Moisture Content, ASTM D2216
Shrinkage Limit, ASTM D4943
Atterberg Limits, ASTM D4318
Several points
One Point
Particle Size Analysis, ASTM D6913
Fine Sieve, from +#200 to #4
Coarse and Fine Sieve, from #200 to 3 in
Hydrometer
Percent Passing #200 Sieve, ASTM D1140
Specific Gravity
Fine, passing #4 sieve, ASTM D854 100.00
Coarse, retained on #4 sieve, ASTM C127 100.00
Sand Equivalent Test, ASTM D2419 130.00
Double Hydrometer Dispersion, ASTM D4221 150.00

25.00 20.00

85.00 COMPACTION AND BEARING STRENGTH
Standard Proctor Compaction, ASTM D698 or ASTM D1557
Method A or B 200.00
Method C, 6" mold 210.00
California Impact Method, Caltrans 216 220.00
R -value, ASTM D2844 and CTM301 270.00
California Bearing Ratio (CBR), ASTM D1883
1 Point 530.00
3 Points 750.00
Relative Density

0.1 Cubic Foot Mold 200.00

0.5 Cubic Foot Mold 300.00

SHEAR STRENGTH
Torvane/Pocket Penetrometer 25.00
Direct Shear
Quick Test 75.00
Consolidated, Drained, granular soil,
ASTM D3080 220.00
Consolidated, Drained, fine grained soil,
ASTM D3080 260.00
Consolidated, Undrained, fine grained soil 220.00
Residual Strength, per cycle 70.00
Remolded Specimens 70.00

STATIC UNIAXIAL AND TRIAXIAL STRENGTH TESTS
(PER POINT)
Unconfined Compression, ASTM D2166 150.00
Unconsolidated, Undrained, ASTM D2850 160.00
Consolidated, Undrained, per point 700.00
Consolidated, Drained, per point 700.00
With Pore Pressure Measurement, per load 150.00
Remolded Specimen 90.00
CONSOLIDATION (ASTM2435) AND SWELL COLLAPSE
(ASTM D4546) TESTS
8 Load Increments 250.00
Additional Load Increment 50.00
Time -Ratio, per load increment 90.00
Single Point, collapse test 90.00

CONVERSE CONSULTANTS
Schedule of Fees - Geotechnical Laboratory Testing
ade in accordance with this fee schedule which includes test report(s) and II be by quote and/or in accordance with our current hourly fee schedule. The will be charged for handling contaminated material, which will be determined Single Load Swell, ASTM D4546

20.00 Ring Sample, Field Moisture 95.00

25.00 Ring Sample, Air Dried 95.00
Remolded Sample 70.00
Expansion Index Test, UBC 29-2/ASTM D4829 130.00

HYDRAULIC CONDUCTIVITY TESTS
Constant Head, ASTM D2434 250.00
150.00 Falling Head Flexible Wall, ASTM D5084 300.00

50.00 Triaxial Permeability, EPA 9100 350.00
Remolded Specimen 60.00
100.00
180.00 CHEMICAL TESTS
120.00 Corrosivity (pH, resistivity, sulfates, chlorides) 220.00

80.00 Organic Content, ASTM D2974 100.00
Conditions: Unit rates presented on this fee schedule are for routinely performed geotechnical laboratory tests. Numerous other earth material physical tests can be performed in our geotechnical laboratories, including rock core, soil cement and soil lime mixture tests. Tests not listed can be quoted upon request. This fee schedule is valid through December 31, 2024.

Prices are based on the assumption that samples are uncontaminated and do not contain heavy metals, acids, carcinogens and/or volatile organics which can be measured by an organic vapor analyzer or photoionization detector with a concentration greater than 50 parts -per -million (ppm). Quoted testing fees are based on the assumption that no protective clothing will be required to handle samples. If Level D protective clothing will be required during handling of samples (as defined in Federal CFR Part 1910.120), then a 40% increase in fees presented in this schedule will be applied. Level C protective clothing will be a 60% increase in fees. Converse will not handle samples that require either Level B or Level A protection in our geotechnical laboratories.

Contaminated samples will be returned to the client. Uncontaminated samples will be disposed of 30 days after presentation of test results. The client must disclose the source of samples. Samples imported from out of state will be incinerated after testing in accordance with requirements of the United States Department of Agriculture. Soil samples obtained within the State of California currently designated quarantine areas will also be incinerated in accordance with the requirement of the State of California, Department of Food and Agriculture, Division of Plant Industry, Pest Exclusion. A $5.00 incineration fee will be added to each sample that is required to be incinerated in accordance with State and Federal law.

Test results requiring plots will be presented in a publishable format generated from computer programs. Otherwise, raw test numbers will be presented. A minimum laboratory fee of $50.00 will be charged to present and mail test results. Beyond the standard U.S. Mail delivery, specialized transmittal will be charged at additional cost (e.g., Federal Express, UPS, etc.). Geotechnical testing does not include engineering and/or geologic review and analysis.

Typical turnaround for geotechnical laboratory testing is two weeks (or roughly ten working days). To expedite test turnaround to five working days, a 50% increase in the fees in this schedule will be applied. Many geotechnical tests require at least one week to perform in accordance with ASTM or other standard specifications. Fees presented in this schedule for relatively undisturbed direct shear, consolidation or expansion pressure tests are based on the assumption that 2.416 -inch inside diameter brass ring samples will be provided to the geotechnical laboratory for testing. Remolded specimens will be compacted in standard 2.5 -inch outside diameter brass rings for direct shear, consolidation and expansion pressure tests. All fees presented in this schedule are based on the assumption that the client will deliver samples to our laboratory at no additional cost to Converse.

Invoices will be issued monthly and are payable on receipt unless otherwise agreed upon. Interest of 1.5% per month (but not exceeding the maximum allowed by law) will be payable on any amount not paid within thirty days; payment thereafter to be applied first to accrued interest and then to the principle unpaid amount. The Client shall pay any attorneys' fees or other costs incurred in collecting any delinquent amounts.

Converse Consultants GLT2024

CONVERSE CONSULTANTS
Schedule of Fees - Materials Laboratory Testing
Compensation for laboratory testing services will be based on rates in accordance with this fee schedule which includes test report(s) and engineering time. Costs of tests not on this schedule will be by quote and/or in accordance with our current hourly fee schedule. Our services will be performed in accordance with the General Conditions. This fee schedule is valid through December 31, 2024.

AGGREGATES
Moisture Content, ASTM D2216 25.00
Particle Size Analysis
Coarse, ASTM C136, each 120.00
Coarse and Fine, ASTM C136 & C137), each 180.00
Specific Gravity & Absorption
Coarse Aggregate, ASTM C127 115.00
Fine Aggregate, ASTM C128 175.00
Unit Weight per Cubic Foot, ASTM C29 75.00
Soundness, Sodium or Magnesium, ASTM C88, each 550.00
Potential Alkali Reactivity, ASTM D289 700.00
Freeze Thaw Soundness 175.00
Los Angeles Abrasion, per class, ASTM C131, C535 375.00 Sand Equivalent, ASTM D2419 180.00
Lightweight Particles, ASTM C123, each 300.00
Clay Lumps & Friable Particles, ASTM C142, each 290.00
Stripping Test, ASTM D1664, each 85.00
Organic Impurities, ASTM C40 140.00
Durability By Quote

CONCRETE TESTS
Laboratory Trial Batch, ASTM C192 By Quote
Laboratory Mix Design, Historical Data By Quote
Compression Test, 6"x12" Cylinder, ASTM C39, each 45.00 Lightweight Concrete
Compression 45.00
Unit Weight 45.00
Specimen Preparation, Trimming or Coring, each 75.00
Bond Strength, ASTM C321
Prepared by Converse 250.00
Prepared by Others 150.00
Core Compression Test, ASTM C12, each 120.00
Flexure Test, 6"x6" Beams, ASTM C78, each 130.00
Modulus of Elasticity, Static, ASTM C469, each 275.00
Length Change, ASTM C157, 3 bars, 5 readings each,
up to 26 days 550.00
Splitting Tensile, 6"x12" Cylinders, each 110.00
Field Concrete Control (sampling, slump, temperature,
cast 4 cylinders, molds, cylinder pick-up, within 10 miles of office, stand-by extra), ASTM/UBC, hourly rate
schedule, or each cylinder 95.00
Field Concrete Control (same as above plus air content test), ASTM/UBC, each cylinder 95.00
Hold Cylinder 10.00
Cylinder Mold, sent to job site but not cast by Converse or returned to Converse 5.00
MASONRY (ASTM C140, E447, UBC STANDARD 24-22)
Moisture Content, as received, each 105.00
Absorption, each 85.00
Compression, each 85.00
Shrinkage, ASTM C426, each 250.00
Net Area and Volume, each 30.00
Masonry Blocks, per set of 9 1,500.00
Masonry Core Compression, each 125.00
Masonry Core Shear, each 245.00
Masonry Core Trimming, each 150.00
Compression Test, grouted prisms, 8"x8"x16", each 300.00 Compression Test, grouted prisms, 12"x16"x16", each 425.00 Compression Test
2"x4" Mortar Cylinder, each 45.00
3"x6" Grout Prisms, each 45.00
2" Cubes, ASTM C109, each 45.00
Cast by Others 45.00
Mortar or Grout Mix Designs By Quote

FIREPROOFING TESTS
Oven Dry Density, per sample 80.00

MOISTURE EMISSION TEST
Moisture Emission Test Kit 85.00

ASPHALTIC CONCRETE
Stability, Flow, and Unit Weight, ASTM D6927 500.00
Marshall ASTM D1559, ASTM D2726 450.00
Measured Maximum Specific Gravity of Mix, ASTM D2041,
Rice Method, each 350.00
Void Analysis of Cores or Marshall Specimens,
Calculations Only, ASTM D3203, set of 2 or 3 60.00
Laboratory Mixing of Asphalt & Concrete, per sample 75.00 Complete Asphalt Concrete Mix Design
Hveem or Marshall By Quote
Extraction of Asphalt and Gradation, ASTM D2172, Method B, or California 310, including ash correction, each 455.00 Extraction of Rubberized Asphalt & Gradation, each 350.00 Specific Gravity, ASTM D2726 or ASTM D1188
Uncoated 95.00
Coated 125.00
Immersion -Compression 650.00
Particle Coating, ASTM D2489 95.00
Stripping, ASTM D1664 85.00
Moisture or Volatile Distillates in Paving Mixtures, or Materials Containing Petroleum Products or
By -Products 350.00
Retained Strength, ASTM D1074/D1075, 6 specimens By Quote Retained Stability, Mil, Std, 520A, Method 104,
6 specimens By Quote
CBR, ASTM D1883, including M/D Curve, 1 point 400.00
Asphalt Temperature 15.00

STRUCTURAL STEEL
Tensile Test #9 Bar or Smaller, each 60.00
Bend Test #9 Bar or Smaller, each 60.00
Tensile Test #10 Bar or Greater, each 300.00
Tensile Test #14 Bar, each 330.00
Rebar Coupler Tensile Test 160.00
Tensile Test, Welded #9 Bar or Smaller, each 160.00
Tensile Test, Welded #10 Bar or Greater, each 300.00
Tensile Test, Welded #14 Bar, each 330.00
Tensile Test, Mechanically Spliced, #9 Bar or Smaller,
each 210.00
Tensile Test, Mechanically Spliced, #10 Bar or Greater, each 350.00

HIGH STRENGTH BOLT, NUT, AND WASHER TESTING
Wedge Tensile Test, A490 Bolts
Under 100,000 lbs., each 130.00
Over 100,000 lbs., each 140.00
Wedge Tensile Test, A325 Bolts
Under 100,000 lbs., each 160.00
Tensile Test, Anchor Bolts, tested with displacement
transducers, each 300.00
Nut Hardness, Proof & Cone Proof Load Test, each 65.00
Washer Hardness, each 55.00
A325 or A490, Bolt Hardness Only, each 55.00
Bolt A325 or A490 Wedge Tensile
Under 100,000 lbs. & Hardness, each 240.00
Over 100,000 lbs. & Hardness, each 280.00
Bolt, Nut & Washer, all tests per set with bolts
Under 100,000 lbs. 400.00
Over 100,000 lbs. 500.00
See Schedule of Fees - Geotechnical Laboratory Testing for soil testing. Hourly rates are available upon request. Field Laboratory rates are available upon request. Listed unit rates are based upon the assumption that samples will be delivered to our laboratory at no cost to Converse.

Converse Consultants MTS2024

CONVERSE CONSULTANTS
General Conditions -
Right of Entry
Client warrants to Converse that it has full legal right to authorize Converse's entry upon the real property where Converse's services are to be performed ("Site" herein) and upon all property, if any, required for ingress and egress to the Site.

Client authorizes Converse to enter upon the Site and such adjoining property as is necessary to allow Converse to perform its services.

Converse will take reasonable precautions to minimize any damage to the Site; however, Client acknowledges that during the normal course of the performance of Converse's services, some damage to the Site may occur. The correction of any damage to the Site (surface or subterranean) shall be the obligation of the Client.

Information Supplied by Client
Client warrants the accuracy of any information supplied by it to Converse, acknowledges that Converse will not verify the accuracy of such information, and agrees that Converse is entitled to rely upon any such information.

Client shall immediately notify Converse in writing of any data, information or knowledge in the possession of or known to Client relating to conditions existing at the Site and shall provide Converse with the location, size and depth of any and all underground tanks, piping or structures existing upon the Site.

Client shall defend, indemnify and save harmless Converse, its officers, agents and employees from and against any and all claims, costs, suits and damages, including attorneys' fees, arising out of errors, omissions and inaccuracies in documents and information provided to Converse by Client.

Ownership of Data and Documents; Samples
All reports, boring logs, field data, field notes, laboratory test data, calculations, estimates and other documents prepared by Converse shall remain the sole property of Converse.

Client shall have the right to the use of all data, recommendations, proposals, reports, design criteria and similar information provided to it by Converse ("information" herein); provided, however, that the information shall not be used or relied upon by any party other than Client, save and except as may be required by the design and licensing requirements of the project for which the information is provided; further, such use shall be limited to the particular site and project for which the information is provided. To the extent Client utilizes Converse's information by providing or making the same available to any third party (a) Client agrees to give written notice to any such third party that it may not utilize or rely on any aspect of Converse's information and (b) Client agrees to defend, indemnify and hold Converse harmless against any and all claims, demands, costs, losses, damages and expenses, including attorneys fees, that may be asserted against or sought from Converse by any such third party.

Clients right to the use of the information is expressly conditioned upon Clients prompt payment to Converse of all sums due under the Client/Converse agreement. In the event of Client's nonpayment or partial payment of said amounts, Client agrees that it shall not use any of the information for any purpose whatsoever and shall retum the same to Converse within 2 business days upon demand.

Converse will retain all samples of soil, rock or other materials obtained in the course of performing its services for a period of thirty (30) days. Thereafter, further storage or transfer of samples to Client may be made at Clients expense upon written request from Client to Converse received by Converse prior to the expiration of the 30 -day period.

Converse shall retain permanent records relating to the Converse services for a period of five (5) years following submittal of Converse's report, during which period the records will be made available to Client upon reasonable notice given by Client and upon payment to Converse of an amount sufficient to reimburse Converse for its necessary and reasonable expenses in making said records available.

Standard of Care and Professional Responsibility
Client acknowledges that the services to be performed by Converse involve the use of tests, calculations, analyses and procedures which are in a constant state of development, improvement and refinement and that, as such, improvements, changes in methods, and modifications of procedures have been made in the past, are now being made, and are expected to continue to be made in the future.

Further, Client recognizes that, while necessary for investigations, commonly used exploration methods, such as drilling borings or excavating trenches, involve an inherent risk. For example, exploration on a site containing contaminated materials may result in inducing cross - contamination, the prevention of which may not be complete using presently recognized sealing methods.

Client recognizes that the state of practice, including but not limited to the practice relating to contamination or hazardous waste conditions, is changing and evolving and that standards existing at the present time may subsequently change as knowledge increases and the state of the practice continues to improve.

Client recognizes that projects containing contaminated materials may not perform as anticipated by Client, even though Converse's services are performed in accordance with the level of care and skill required of it. Further, certain govemmental regulations relating to hazardous waste sites may purport to require achievement of results which cannot be accomplished in an absolute sense. It is recognized that a satisfactorily designed, constructed and maintained monitoring system may assist in the early detection of environmental changes allowing for early correction of problems. Unless it is specifically included in the scope of services to be performed by Converse, Client understands that Converse shall not perform such monitoring.

The services to be provided by Converse pursuant to the agreement to which these General Conditions are a part shall be provided in accordance with generally accepted professional engineering, environmental, and geologic practice in the area where these services are to be rendered and at the time that services are rendered. Client acknowledges that the present standard in the engineering and environmental professions does not include, and Converse does not extend to Client, a guarantee of perfection of the work contemplated hereby; further, that even in the exercise of normal and reasonable care, errors or omissions may from time to time occur. Except as expressly set forth in these General Conditions, no other warranty, express or implied, is extended by Converse.

Converse shall have no duty to supervise, coordinate or otherwise be involved in the performance of services or work by any third -party consultant, contractor or subcontractor.

Where Converse's services involve field observation of grading, filling and compaction (or any of them), it is agreed:
a. That Converse shall in no way be responsible for the manner in which such work is performed by any third party.
b. That in the event Converse is to provide periodic observation, Client acknowledges that Converse cannot be responsible for any work performed at a time or times when Converse was not performing its observation services.

Converse will not provide an opinion conceming the performance of any third party, save and except to the extent that said work was in fact observed and tested by Converse during the course of construction.
c. That where Converse's services include continuous observation, Client agrees not to allow grading, filling or compaction to be performed at any time or times when Converse is not physically present upon the Site and shall restrict the amount and extent of such grading, filling and compaction to that which can be property observed by Converse personnel present on the Site. d. That in the event Converse is to conduct test borings for Client, Client acknowledges that the accuracy of said test borings relates only to the specific location in which the boring itself was performed and that the nature of many sites is such that differing subsurface soil characteristics can be experienced within a small distance. As such, Client acknowledges that greater accuracy is obtained when the number of test borings is increased.

Technical Limitations
Client acknowledges and agrees that: (1) it is unreasonable to expect Converse to be able to completely evaluate subsurface conditions, even after the most comprehensive exploratory program; (2) site conditions change frequently due to the passage of time, human activities, and climatic conditions and uncertainties are therefore inherent in the nature of Converse's services and impossible to avoid; (3) the identification of geotechnical and environmental conditions and the prediction of future or concealed conditions is an inexact scientific endeavor; (4) the state of the art of geotechnical and environmental practice is such that Converse cannot guarantee that its recommendations will prove adequate on this project and the Client assumes the risk of any such failure, except as otherwise provided in these General Conditions and that (5) these General Conditions contains specific LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY.

Indemnity of Client and Limitation of Liability
Converse shall indemnify Client, its officers, directors, agents or employees from any daim, demand or liability arising from personal injury or property loss or damage caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of Converse.

Anything to the contrary in the agreement to which these General Conditions are attached or in these General Conditions notwithstanding, Converse's liability shall be limited to the lesser of the fees charged to Client by Converse for the services performed for Client, or the sum of fifty thousand dollars. Client may, at its option, increase the maximum amount for which Converse shall be liable by payment of an additional fee.

For the maximum liability sum of one hundred thousand dollars, the additional amount to be paid shall be four percent of the total Converse fee charged hereunder; for the maximum liability sum of one million dollars, the additional amount to be paid shall be five percent of the total Converse fees charged hereunder Client acknowledges and agrees that its recovery, if any, shall be satisfied, in the first instance, from the proceeds of Converse's insurance, and to the extent of any defidency in the available insurance proceeds, then and only then, by Converse.

Client acknowledges that Converse has agreed to charge Client a reduced fee for services in exchange for the above limitation of liability and that said reduction in fees is consideration for said limitation.

Client shall defend and save harmless Converse, its officers, directors, agents and employees from all liability, claims and demands, including expenses of suit and reasonable attomeys' fees arising from personal injuries, including disease and death, property loss or damage, injury to others (including personnel of Client, Converse or Converse Consultants GC99-1

subcontractors performing work hereunder), and air or ground pollution or environmental impairment arising out of or in any manner connected with or related to the performance of Converse's services, except where there is a judicial determination that such injury, loss or damage shall have been caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of Converse.

Client acknowledges that Converse has charged Client a reduced fee for services to be performed by it in exchange for this hold harmless and that the reduction in fees is consideration for said hold harmless provision.

Converse will not be liable for consequential damages of any kind, nature or description.

Hazardous Waste, Pollution and Health Hazard Projects ("Hazardous Projects" Herein)
Prior to the commencement of services by Converse on any hazardous project, Client agrees to advise Converse in writing of any known hazardous waste or materials existing on or near the Site or if any of said services are to be performed in an area where dust, fumes, gas, noise, vibrations or other particulate or nonparticulate matter is in the atmosphere where it raises a potential or possible health hazard or nuisance to anyone working within the area.

Anything in these General Conditions notwithstanding, Client shall indemnify and hold Converse, its officers, directors, agents, servants and employees, harmless from any claim, demand or action brought by any party whomsoever, including employees of Converse which claim, demand or action is based upon injury or damage caused or alleged to have been caused by hazardous wastes or hazardous materials whether or not such waste or materials were known to exist prior to the commencement of services.

Client agrees to be responsible for the removal and disposal of any hazardous waste uncovered as a result of the site investigation, including drill cuttings, unless specifically included within the scope of work
It is agreed that the discovery of unanticipated hazardous materials constitutes a changed condition mandating an immediate renegotiation of the scope of services or termination of services. Converse will at all times endeavor to perform in a faithful and trustworthy manner. Client understands that Client or Converse may be required by local and/or state and/or federal statute to report the discovery of hazardous materials to a government agency. Client also understands that Converse may be required by local and/or state and/or federal statute to report the discovery of hazardous materials to a government agency, and that Converse, when practical, will do so only after notifying Client. In the event Converse discovers hazardous material that we believe poses an immediate threat to public health and safety, Converse will use its best judgment to notify appropriate emergency personnel for immediate containment. Client agrees to take no action of any kind against Converse when Converse makes a good -faith effort to fulfill its obligations.

Client's Responsibilities
Client shall immediately provide Converse with full information in writing as to Client's requirements for the services to be provided by Converse and shall designate in writing within five (5) days of the effective date of the agreement to which these General Conditions are a part, a representative to act on Client's behalf in conjunction with the services to be provided hereunder. Client shall promptly review all documents, reports, data and recommendations submitted by Converse and shall communicate with Converse concerning such reviews for the purpose of avoiding delay in the performance of the services to be rendered by Converse.

Client shall notify any third party who may perform on the Site of the standard of care being undertaken by Converse pursuant hereto and of the limitations of liability contained herein.

Client shall require as a condition to the performance of any such third party a like indemnity and limitation of liability on their part against Converse.

Confidentiality
Converse shall hold all information provided to it by Client and the results of the work performed by it confidential and shall not disclose the same to any third party except where required by Governmental regulatory agencies or as otherwise required by law.

Disputes
Converse shall have the right to bring a legal action in a state or federal court against Client for any sums due or alleged to be due to it or for services rendered. Except for this right, Converse and Client agree that as an express condition to the right of either party to bring a legal action against the other, they shall first submit any dispute to mediation by a neutral person acceptable to both parties.

Each party shall bear its own attorneys' fees, costs and other expenses, except that each party shall be responsible and pay for one-half of the costs and expenses of the mediator.

In the event that legal action is required, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover all of its costs incurred in connection therewith including, without limitation, staff time, court costs, attorneys' fees, consultant and expert witness fees and any other related expenses. In this regard, in order to make the prevailing party whole, the parties acknowledge and agree that the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover all of its costs incurred in connection with the legal action and shall not be limited to "reasonable attorneys fees" as defined in any statute or rule of court.

The obligations, responsibilities, warranties and liabilities of the parties shall be solely those expressly set forth herein. Remedies and limitations of liability shall apply regardless of whether an action is brought in contract, or is based on either party's negligence, or another theory of law. All of the rights, remedies, obligations, terms, conditions and limitations of liability stated herein shall extend collectively to and be binding upon the parties' partners, joint ventures, licensors, successors, assigns, insurers, and affiliates. Client and Converse agree that any legal action with respect to the services to be performed under these General Conditions shall be brought against the parties, and not against individual officers, employees or former employees of the parties. All legal actions by either party against the other for breach of these General Conditions or for the failure to perform in accordance with the applicable standard of care, however framed, that are essentially based upon such breach or failure shall be barred two (2) years from the time claimant knew or should have known of its right to make a claim, but, in any event, not later than four (4) years from substantial completion of Converse's services.

Jobsite Safety
Converse shall be responsible for its activity and that of its employees on the Site.

This shall not be construed to relieve the Client, its general contractor or any subcontractor of their obligation to maintain a safe jobsite.

Neither the professional activities nor the presence of Converse or its employees and subcontractors shall be understood to control the operations of others, nor shall it be construed to be an acceptance of the responsibility for jobsite safety.

Converse will not direct, supervise or lay out the work of the Client, contractor, or any subcontractors. Converse's services will not include a review or evaluation of the adequacy of the contractor's safety measures on or near the Site.

Schedules
Unless otherwise specified in the agreement, Converse shall be obligated to perform within a reasonable period of time. Converse shall not be responsible for delays in the completion of its services created by reason of any unforeseeable cause or causes beyond the control and/or without the fault or negligence of Converse, including but not restricted to acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government of the United States or of the several states, or any foreign country, or any of them acting in their sovereign capacity, acts of other contractors with Client, fire, floods, epidemics, riots, quarantine restrictions, strikes, civil insurrections, freight embargoes, and unusually severe weather.

Should completion of any portion of the services to be rendered by Converse be delayed beyond the estimated date of completion for any reason which is beyond the control of or without default or negligence of Converse, then and in that event Client and Converse shall mutually agree on the terms and conditions upon which the services may be continued or terminated.

Invoices
Converse shall submit monthly progress invoices to Client, and a final bill shall be submitted upon completion of the services. Within thirty (30) days after receipt of an invoice, Client shall pay the full amount of the invoice. If Client objects to all or any portion of any invoice, it shall so notify Converse of the same within fifteen (15) days from the date of receipt of said invoice and shall pay that portion of the invoice not in dispute, and the parties shall immediately make every effort to settle the disputed portion of the invoice.

If Client fails to make payment within thirty (30) days after receipt of an invoice, then Client shall pay an additional monthly service charge of one and one-half percent (1% %) on all such amounts outstanding. The additional charge shall not apply to any disputed portion of any invoice resolved in favor of Client. In the event Client fails to pay any undisputed amount to Converse when due, Converse may immediately cease work until said payment together with a service charge at the rate of 1% % per month, as specified above, from the due date has been received.

Further, Converse may, at its sole option and discretion, refuse to perform any further work irrespective of payment from Client.

In the event that all or any portion of the 1% % service charge provided for herein is deemed to be an interest charge, then and in that event said interest charge shall be limited to the maximum amount legally allowed by law.

Client acknowledges Converse's fee schedules are revised annually and agrees that the fee schedule in effect at the time the services are performed shall apply to such services.

Insurance
Converse represents that it now carries, and will continue to carry during the term of the contract to which these General Conditions are a part, Workers Compensation insurance and that, if requested, Converse shall provide to Client certificates as evidence of the aforementioned insurance.

Assignments
Client shall not assign this contract or any portion thereof to any other person or entity without the express written consent of Converse. Nothing contained in this contract or any part thereof shall be construed to create a right in any third party whomsoever, and nothing herein shall inure to the benefit of any third party.

Severability
If any provision of these General Conditions is finally determined to be contrary to, prohibited by, or invalid under applicable laws or regulations, such provision will be renegotiated so as to give effect to the intent of the parties to the maximum possible extent. Such determination and renegotiation shall not affect of invalidate the remaining provisions or these General Conditions.

Governing Law
These General Conditions shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of California.

Converse Consultants GC99-1

Sladden Engineering
45090 Golf Cen ter Parkway, Su ite F, Indio, CA 92201 (760) 863-0713 6782 Stanton Avenue, Su ite C, Buen a Park, CA 90621 (714) 523-0952 450 Egan Aven ue, Beaumont, CA 92223 (951) 845-7743
www. Sladdenen gineerin g.com
June 3, 2024 SBE 24-06-051
City of Beaumont
Public Works Department
550 East 6th Street
Beaumont, California 92223
Project:

Subject:

Stewart Park Impro veme nt Pro ject
Beaumont, California
Propo sal for Soil Testing Services
We are pleased to submit the following proposal to provide the s oil testing services as outlined herein during the gra ding of the park improvements proposed f or Stewart Park in the City of Beaum ont, California. The pro po sed scope described herein and the ass ociated fees for our services are based upon our understa nding of the pro po sed construction.

SCOPE OF SERVICES:

Serv ices would include testing and observations d uring grading of the new f ooting aera, during footing co nstruction and during the installation of the vari ous site impr ovements. Obser vations and testing would be performed on an intermittent basis as needed . Testing services will include fi eld compaction testing and the asso ciated laboratory testing necessary to evaluate (and d ocument) compliance with the recommendatio ns of the soil report . Testing will be perf ormed in accordance with appr opriate ASTM or Caltra ns standards.

FEES:

The fees for testing services will be dependent on c ontract or scheduling and project seq uencing. Fees will be invoiced at the foll owing hourly rates . Field technician time will be invoiced in two-hour increments .

Per c ompany p olicy acc ount must be paid in full pri or to the release of the final rep ort . It is our understanding that this is a prevailing wage project, if prevailing wage requirements are not applic able, we must be notified prior to initiation of services.

Field Technici an (Pr evailing Wage) $145 .00/h our
Principal Engineer $250.00/h our

Sl adden E ngi neeri ng
www.Sladde nengi neering.com

June 3, 2024 SBE 24-06-051
Testing and o bserva tio ns during grading
10 days at 4 hours per day/ 40 hrs @ $145.00/hr $5,800. 00 Foo ting inspections
10 days at 2 hours per day/ 20 hrs @ $145. 00/hr $2,900.00 Utility tre nch backfill
20 days at 4 hours per day/40 hrs @ $145.00/hr $5,800 .00 V ario us surfa ce improvements
20 days at 2 ho urs per day/40 hrs @ $145.00/hr .$5,800 .00 Based upon the assumed co nstruction scheduling, the tota l fees f or testing during c onstructi on are estima ted to be $20,300.00
These estimated fees were developed without the benefit of project scheduling information. Once the actual co nstructio n schedule becomes available, we can provide m ore representative fee estimates.

Billing will be based upon the actual time required to provide adequate testing ser vices. With efficient contractor perfo rman ce an d scheduling, these fees can be limited .

Labora tory te sting will be performed as dictated by s oil c onditions and jurisdictional requirements and will be invo ice d on a per test basis. Tot al fees f or l abor at ory testing are estimated to be less than $1500.00. The costs for individual tests are indicated on the attached Fee Schedule.

Repo rt prepa ration and engineering review will depend upon jurisdicti on requirements and will be invoiced based upon fee schedule rates. Fees for report prep ar ation and engineering r eview are anticipated to be approximately $1000.00.

Total estima ted fees $22,800.00
If there are any questi ons regarding this proposal or additional information becomes available that may assist in refining the cost estimate pr ovided herein, please contact the undersigned . Please review and initial the attach ed Terms and C onditi ons rev 3.0 dated 2/09 as they form part of this agre ement.

Additional work req uired to respond to governmental agency c omments will be billed at fee schedule rates in effect at time of work . Reimbursable expenses incurred will be billed at cost pl us 15%. Up on acceptance of this pr oposal, please sign one c opy and return it to our office as authorization to proceed.

Sladde n Engineering
www.Sladdenengi neering .com

f
June 3, 2024
SBE 24-06-051
Respectively submitted,

SLADDEN ENGINEERING
Attachments:

Terms and Conditions rev 3. 0 2/09
Schedule of Fees 2024
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereby ex ecute this a greement upon the terms and conditions stated abo ve and in the attached Terms and Conditio ns rev 3.0 dated 2/09.

City of Beau mont Sl add • ngineeril
By By
Signature
Na me Name Brett L. Anders on
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Title Title President
Date
Date
Sladden E ngineeri ng
www .Sl addenengi neering.com

BEAUMONTA C A L I F O R N I
California Levine Act Statement
California Government Code Section 84308, commonly referred to as the "Levine Act," prohibits any Beaumont City Council Member from participating in any action related to a contract or application if he or she receives any political contributions totaling more than $250 within the previous twelve months, and for three months following the date a final decision from the business or applicant.

The Levine Act also requires a member of the Beaumont City Council who has received such a contribution to disclose the contribution on the record of the proceeding.

Current Beaumont City Council Members are listed at:
https://www.beaumontca.gov/29/City-Council
Proposers are responsible for accessing this link to review the names prior to answering the following questions.

1. Have you or your company, or any agent on behalf of you or your company, made any political contributions of more than $250 to any Beaumont City Council Member in the 12 months preceding the date of the submission of your proposal or application, or the anticipated date of any Council action?
YES If yes, please identify the Council Member(s):

NO

2. Do you or your company, or any agency on behalf of you or your company, anticipate or plan to make any political contribution of more than $250 to any Beaumont City Council Member in the 12 months following any Council action related to your proposal or application? DYES If yes, please identify the Council Member(s):

NO
Answering yes to either of the two questions above does not preclude the Beaumont City Council from awarding a contract or approving an application or any subsequent action. It does however, preclude the identified Council Member(s) from participating in any actions related to your proposal or application.
9/25/2024
Date
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Date. 2024.09. 14:00:48
Signature of authorized individual
Converse Consultants
Company/Applicant Name
City of Beaumont 1 550 E. 6th Street, Beaumont, CA 92223 1 (951) 769-8520 1 BeaumontCA.gov

Notice of Vacancies for City of Beaumont Boards and Commissions Beaumont, CA —Notice is hereby given that the Beaumont City Council is seeking to fill several vacancies on the Beaumont Planning Commission, Economic Development Committee, Financial and Audit Committee and the Board of Administrative Appeals.

Planning Commission: Seeking applications to fill three (3) vacancies for the term of four (4) years consisting of the following positions:

Commissioner — 3 seats available.

Financial and Audit Committee: Seeking applications to fill one (1) vacancy for a term of two (2) years for the following position:
• Resident Member — 1 seat available
The Committee meets on a quarterly basis on the 4th Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m. to review financial reports and be the oversight of finance related items as directed by Council. This is a non - compensated position.

Economic Development Committee: Seeking applications to fill eight (8) vacancies for a term of two (2) years consisting of the following positions:
• Beaumont Business Community Member — 3 seats available • Community Member / Non -business Member — 2 seat available • Local Developer/Economic Development Member - 1 seat available • Alternate Member — 2 seats available
The Committee meets regularly on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. to discuss and act in an advisory capacity to develop an Economic Development Strategic Plan for growth and recommend a vision for the future of Beaumont. This is a non -compensated position.

Board of Administrative Appeals: Seeking applications to fill eight (8) vacancies for the Beaumont Board of Administrative Appeals for a term of two years. Board Members meet on an as -needed basis to conduct administrative hearings on written appeals made pursuant to the Beaumont Municipal Code.

This is a non -compensated position.

Applications are available online at www.BeaumontCa.gov under Committees and Commission. The Beaumont City Council will conduct a review of applicants at the regularly scheduled meeting of Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Completed applications received by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2024, will be considered. Questions regarding the application process may be directed to the Deputy City Clerk at (951) 572-3196.