1 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made __26th__ day of _May___, 2026, by the CITY OF GARDEN GROVE, a municipal corporation, ("CITY") , GARDEN GROVE SANITARY DISTRICT , a California special district, and Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC_ herein after referred to as “CONSULTANT”.
RECITALS
The following recitals are a substantive part of this Agreement:
1. This Agreement is entered into pursuant to Garden Grove Council /GGSD Board approval dated _May 26, 2026_
2. CITY/DISTRICT desire(s) to utilize the services of CONSULTANT to provide on-call construction management and inspection services listed in Attachment “A”.
3. CONSULTANT is qualified by virtue of experience, training, education and expertise to accomplish services.
4. CITY/DISTRICT shall hereinafter be referred to as “CITY.”
AGREEMENT
THE PARTIES MUTUALLY AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1. Term and Termination. The term of the agreement shall be cover services rendered from the date of this Agreement until compensation reaches the not to exceed amount or sooner terminated per section 3.5. There shall be an option to extend the performance period of this Agreement by an additional three option years in one-year increments, with additional compensation of $250,000 (two hundred and fifty thousand dollars) for each option year exercised. Extensions shall be executed at the sole discretion of the CITY.
2. Services to be Provided. The services to be performed by CONSULTANT shall consist of tasks, including but not limited to work plan listed in Attachment “A”, and is incorporated herein by reference. The Attachment and this Agreement do not guarantee any specific amount of work. CONSULTANT warrants that all services will be performed in a competent, professional and satisfactory manner in accordance with customary and usual practices in CONSULTANT’S profession and the standards prevalent in the industry for such services. By executing this Agreement, CONS ULTANT warrants that it has carefully considered how the work should be performed and fully understands the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending performance of the work under this Agreement.
3. Compensation. CONSULTANT shall be compensated as follows:
3.1. AMOUNT. The compensation for services under this Agreement shall be determined based on the scope and nature of future project proposals mutually agreed up by both parties, payable in arrears and in accordance with scope of work in Attachment “ A”. For each project, the CONSULTANT shall submit a detailed proposal outlining the scope of work, timeline, and estimated costs.
Upon CITY approval of the proposal, compensation for the specific project will be 2 defined and agreed upon in writing, either a s a fixed fee, hourly rate, or other agreed-upon method.
3.2. Not to Exceed . The Parties agree that CONSULTANT shall bill for the Services provided by CONSULTANT to CITY on an hourly basis, except where otherwise set forth herein, provided compensation under this Proposal shall not exceed $500,000. CONSULTANT warrants that all services will be performed in a competent, professional and satisfactory manner in accordance with the standards prevalent in the industry for such services. CONSULTANT shall not be compensated for any services rendered in connection with a performance of this Agreement, which are in addition to those set forth herein, unless such additional services are authorized in advance and in writing by the City Manager. The Proposal and this Agreement do not guarantee any specific amount of work.
3.3. PAYMENT. For work under this Agreement, payment shall be made per invoice for work completed. Within 45 day of delivery of goods or completion of performance of services, CONSULTANT must promptly render an invoice to CITY or payment may be significantly delayed. For extra work not a part of this Agreement, a written authorization by CITY will be required, and payment shall be based on Rate and Fee Estimate included in Attachment “A”.
3.4. RECORDS OF EXPENSES. CONSULTANT shall keep complete and accurate records of all costs and expenses incidental to services covered by this Agreement. These records will be made available at reasonable times to CITY.
3.5. TERMINATION. CITY and CONSULTANT sha ll have the right to terminate this agreement, without cause, by giving thirty (30) days written notice of termination.
If the Agreement is terminated by CITY, then the provisions of paragraph 3 would apply to that portion of the work completed.
4. Insurance requirements
4.1. COMMENCEMENT OF WORK. CONSULTANT shall not commence work under this Agreement until all certificates and endorsements have been received and approved by the CITY. All insurance required by this Agreement shall contain a Statement of Obligation on the part of the carrier to notify the CITY of any material change, cancellation, or termination at least thirty (30) days in advance and provide a Waiver of Subrogation in favor of the City.
4.2. WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE. For the duration of this Agreement, CONSULTANT and all subcontractors shall maintain Workers Compensation Insurance in the amount and type required by law, if applicable. The insurer shall waive its rights of subrogation against the CITY, its officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers.
4.3. INSURANCE AMOUNTS. CONSULTANT shall maintain the following insurance for the duration of this Agreement:
a. Commercial general liability in an amount not less than $2,000,000.00 per occurrence (claims made and
modified occurrence policies are not acceptable);
Insurance companies must be acceptable to the CITY and
have a Best’s Guide Rating of A -, Class VII or better, as approved by the CITY.
3 b. Automobile liability in an amount of $1,000,000.00 combined single limit (claims made and modified
occurrence policies are not acceptable); Insurance
companies must be acceptable to the CITY and have a Best’s Guide Rating of A-, Class VII or better, as approved by the CITY.
c. Professional liability in an amount not less than
$2,000,000.00. Insurance companies must be admitted and licensed in California and have a Best’s Guide Rating of A-, Class VII or better, as approved by the CITY. If the policy is written on a “claims made” basis, the policy shall be
continued in full force and effect at all times during the term of the agreement, and for a period of three (3) years from the date of the completion of services provided. In the event of termination, cancellation, or material change in the policy, professional/CONSULTANT shall obtain continuing insurance coverage for the prior acts or omissions of
professional/CONSULTANT during the course of performing services under the term of the agreement. The coverage
shall be evidenced either by a new policy evidencing no gap in coverage, or by obtaining separate extended “tail”
coverage with the present or new carrier.
An On-Going and Completed Operations Additional Insured Endorsement for the policy under section 4.3 (a) shall designate CITY, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers as additional insureds for liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the CONSULTANT. CONSULTANT shall provide to CITY proof of insurance and endorsement forms that conform to CITY’s requirements, as approved by the CITY.
An Additional Insured Endorsement for the policy under section 4.3 (b) shall designate CITY, it’s officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers as additional insureds for automobiles, owned, leased, hired, or borrowed by the CONSULTANT. CONSULTANT shall provide to CITY proof of insurance and endorsement forms that conform to CITY’s requirements, as approved by the CITY.
For any claims related to this Agreement, CONSULTANT’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects CITY, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers. Any insurance or self -insurance maintained by the CITY, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be excess of the CONSU LTANT’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.
If CONSULTANT maintains higher insurance limits than the minimums shown above, CONSULTANT shall provide coverage for the higher insurance limits otherwise maintained by the CONSULTANT.
4 5. Non-Liability of Officials and Employees of the CITY. No official or employee of CITY shall be personally liable to CONSULTANT in the event of any default or breach by CITY, or for any amount which may become due to CONSULTANT.
6. Non-Discrimination. CONSULTANT covenants there shall be no discrimination against any person or group due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, age, handicap, national origin, or ancestry, in any activity pursuant to this Agreement.
7. Independent CONSULTANT. It is agreed to that CONSULTANT shall act and be an independent CONSULTANT and not an agent or employee of the CITY, and shall obtain no rights to any benefits which accrue to CITY'S employees.
8. Compliance with Law. CONSULTANT shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations of the federal, state, and local government. CONSULTANT shall comply with, and shall be responsible for causing all CONSULTANTs and sub - CONSULTANTs performing any of the work pursuant to this Agreement to comp ly with, all applicable federal and state labor standards, including, to the extent applicable, the prevailing wage requirements promulgated by the Director of Industrial Relations of the State of California Department of Labor. The City makes no warranty or representation concerning whether any of the work performed pursuant to this Agreement constitutes public works subject to the prevailing wage requirements.
9. Prevailing Wages. The CITY has been advised that the Prevailing Wages Law applies to the work . Consultant and it s subcontractors must be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5. This Agreement shall not be effective until CONSULTANT provides proof of registration to the CITY. CONSULTANT shall be responsible for CONSULTANT's compliance in all respects with the Prevailing Wage Law, including the payment of the prevailing wage rates to all the laborers involved, and with California Labor Code Section 1770 et seq., including the keeping of all records required by the provisions of Labor Code Section 1776 and the implementing administrative regulations. CONSULTANT shall submit payroll records to the Labor Commissioner pursuant to Labor Code section 1771.4(a)(3) and shall comply with the job site notices posting requirements established by the Labor Commissioner pursuant to Title 8, California Code of Regulations Section 16461(e) or other regulation promulgated pursuant to Labor Code Section 1771.4(a)(2). Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1771.4, this Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the California Department of Industrial Relations. The CITY shall be a third party beneficiary of the forgoing covenant with rights to enforce the same as against the CONSULTANT.
10. Disclosure of Documents. All documents or other information developed or received by CONSULTANT are confidential and shall not be disclosed without authorization by CITY, unless disclosure is required by law.
11. Ownership of Work Product. All documents or other information developed or received by CONSULTANT shall be the property of CITY. CONSULTANT shall provide CITY with copies of these items upon demand or upon termination of this Agreement.
12. Conflict of Interest and Reporting. CONSULTANT shall at all time s avoid conflict of interest or appearance of conflict of interest in performance of this Agreement.
13. Notices. All notices shall be personally delivered or mailed to the below listed address, or to such other addresses as may be designated by written noti ce. These addresses shall be used for delivery of service of process.
5 a. Address of CONSULTANT is as follows:
Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC
300 Spectrum Center Drive, 14th Floor_________
Irvine, CA 92618__________________________
b. Address of CITY is as follows:
City Manager/General Manager
City of Garden Grove/GGSD
11222 Acacia Parkway
Garden Grove, CA 92840
14. CONSULTANT'S PROPOSAL. This Agreement shall include CONSULTANT'S proposal which shall be incorporated herein by reference. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms of the proposal and this Agreement, this Agreement shall govern.
15. Licenses, Permits, and Fees. At its sole expense, CONSULTANT shall obtain a Garden Grove Business License, all permits, and licenses as may be required by this Agreement.
16. Familiarity with Work. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT warrants that: (1) it has investigated the work to be performed; (2) it has investigated the site of the work and is aware of all conditions there; and (3) it understands the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions of the work under this Agreement. Should CONSULTANT discover any latent or unknown c onditions materially differing from those inherent in the work or as represented by CITY, it shall immediately inform CITY of this and shall not proceed, except at CONSULTANT'S risk, until written instructions are received from CITY.
17. Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.
18. Limitations Upon Subcontracting and Assignment. The experience, knowledge, capability, and reputation of CONSULTANT, its principals and employees were a substantial inducement for CITY to enter into this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall not contract with any other entity to perform the services required without written approval of the CITY. This Agreement may not be assigned voluntarily or by operation of law, without the prior written approval of CITY. If CONSULTANT is permitted to subcontract any part of this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall be responsible to CITY for the acts and omissions of its sub-CONSULTANT as it is for persons directly employed. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall create any contractual relationship between any sub- CONSULTANT and CITY. All persons engaged in the work will be considered employees of CONSULTANT. CITY will deal directly with and will make all payments to CONSULTANT.
19. Authority to Execute. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement and that by executing this Agreement, the parties are formally bound.
20. Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall defend, and hold harmless CITY and its elective or appointive boards, officers, agents, and employees from any and all claims, liabilities, expenses, or damages of any nature, including attorneys' fees, for injury or death of any person, or damages of any nature, including interference with use of property, arising out of, or in any way connected with the negligence, recklessness and/or intentional wrongful conduct of CONSULTANT, CONSULTANT'S agents, officers, employees, sub -CONSULTANTs, or independent 6 CONSULTANTs hired by CONSULTANT in the performance of the Agreement. The only exception to CONSULTANT'S responsibility to protect, defend, and hold harmless CITY, is due to the negligence, recklessness and/or wrongful conduct of CITY, or any of its elective or appointive boards, officers, agents, or employees.
This hold harmless agreement shall apply to all liability regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The policy limits do not act as a limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by CONSULTANT.
21. Appropriations. This Agreement is subject to and contingent upon funds being appropriated therefor by the Garden Grove City Council for each fiscal year covered by the term of this Agreement. If such appropriations are not made, this Agreement shall automatically terminate without penalty to the CITY.
22. Modification. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes any previous agreements, oral or written. This Agreement may be modified only by subsequent mutual written agreement executed by CITY and CONSULTANT.
23. Waiver. All waivers of the provisions of this Agreement must be in writing by the appropriate authorities of the CITY and CONSULTANT.
24. California Law. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Any action commenced about this Agreement shall be filed in the central branch of the Orange County Superior Court.
25. Interpretation. This Agreement shall be interpreted as though prepared by both parties
26. Preservation of Agreement. Should any provision of this Agreement be found invalid or unenforceable, the decision shall affect only the provision interpreted, and all remaining provisions shall remain enforceable.
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7 IN WITNESS THEREOF, these parties have executed this Agreement on the day and year shown below.
Date: _____________ "CITY"
CITY OF GARDEN GROVE
By:___________________________
City Manager
Date: _____________ "DISTRICT"
GARDEN GROVE SANITARY DISTRICT
By:___________________________
General Manager
ATTESTED:
____________________________
City Clerk/Secretary
Date: _______________________
"CONSULTANT"
Accenture Infrastructure and Capital
Projects, LLC
By: _______________________________
Name: ____________________________
Title:______________________________
Date: _____________________________
Tax ID No. _________________________
CONSULTANT’s License: _______________
Expiration Date______________________
If CONSULTANT is a corporation, a Corporate
Resolution and/or Corporate Seal is required.
If a partnership, Statement of Partnership
must be submitted to CITY.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
City Attorney/General Counsel
________________________
Date
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APPROACH TO SCOPE OF WORK TASKS
INSPECTOR
ON SITE REPRESENTATIVE AND FIELD
LIAISON
Accenture I&CP will serve as the City’s/District’s
representative and primary field liaison by actively
coordinating with the Contractors throughout
all phases of construction, verifying that work
is performed in accordance with the contract
documents and City/District standards. Our role
includes providing on-site inspection, facilitating
communication between City/District engineering
staff and the Contractors, verifying materials and
workmanship, coordinating testing and surveying
through the City’s/District’s consultants, and
monitoring daily progress to address issues promptly
and maintain project momentum. We will attend all
pre-construction and weekly progress meetings and
will support the City/District by reviewing payment
requests, evaluating change orders, and verifying
full compliance with project requirements.
DAILY CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
Accenture I&CP will provide qualified construction
inspection services whose experience spans civil,
structural, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation and controls disciplines. Our team will verify that all work conforms to the Contract Documents, change
orders, and applicable regulations, with 24-hour
availability to support off-hours construction and
urgent issues.
Inspection services emphasize thorough
documentation, including photographs and verification
that materials, methods, and facilities comply with
contract intent, OSHA requirements, and all federal,
state, and local safety and trenching standards.
Our inspectors monitor daily construction activities
for compliance with Caltrans Standard Specifications,
City/District Standard Plans and Specifications, and
the Garden Grove Municipal Code. Our inspectors
remain on site whenever construction is underway
and provide continuous oversight of field operations,
sequencing, safety, and workmanship. Inspection
responsibilities, at a minimum, include:
» Verification of work against plans, specifications,
and applicable codes.
» Continuous monitoring of traffic control
according to the latest California MUTCD and
Work Area Traffic Control Handbook
Requirements
» Observation and coordination of water main
shutdowns and flushing, disinfection, and testing
of all water mains.
» Verification of contractor adherence to
environmental, water quality, and stormwater
protection requirements.
REVIEW CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Accenture’s team brings extensive hands-on
experience interpreting and enforcing complex
contract documents, City/District Standard Plans,
and Caltrans Standard Specifications for municipal
water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Our
inspectors and construction managers begin each
assignment with a thorough review of the project’s
plans, technical specifications, special provisions, and applicable City/District standards to ensure absolute
clarity on construction requirements, material
standards, sequencing constraints, and regulatory
obligations.
Because our team has managed hundreds of miles
of pipeline, utility relocations, roadway restoration,
and facility improvements across Southern California,
we are already deeply familiar with the governing
standards commonly adopted by the City of Garden
Grove and other regional agencies. This expertise
allows us to quickly identify discrepancies, anticipate conflicts before they impact the field, and provide
informed guidance to the Contractor and City
staff. Our disciplined approach ensures that every
inspection, field decision, and recommendation is
grounded in a complete and current understanding of
the contract documents—supporting the City/District
in maintaining conformance, protecting project
quality, and upholding the integrity of the work.
EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS
Accenture I&CP begins every water and sewer
construction management and inspection
assignment with a thorough review of existing site and
field conditions, establish that our team understands
the physical environment, underground utility layout,
and any location-specific constraints before work
begins. Our inspectors review approved plans, prior
as-builts, GIS updates, and relevant water and sewer
inspection guidelines—including the City’s designated
points of contact for sewer, water, traffic control, and right-of-way issues—to verify that all existing facilities are accurately represented. We conduct detailed
preconstruction site walks to identify utilities, access limitations, service connection locations, traffic
impacts, surface improvements, and any features
requiring protection.
As incumbent inspectors for the City, our team
is already familiar with Garden Grove’s internal
procedures, documentation expectations, and
field protocols, which allows us to proactively
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recognize conditions that affect constructability and
sequencing. Throughout the project, we maintain
continuous situational awareness by monitoring site
changes, verifying existing utilities before excavation, and communicating any discrepancies to the City and
design team for timely resolution. This disciplined,
site-focused process ensures accurate planning,
safe construction, and full alignment with the City’s
requirements for field awareness and professional
oversight.
REVIEW TRAFFIC CONTROL PLANS
Our team will thoroughly review all traffic control
plans and verify full compliance with the requirements
established by the City’s Traffic Engineer, the latest
California MUTCD, and the Work Area Traffic Control
Handbook (WATCH) standards. During construction,
we will actively monitor field conditions to verify that signage, lane closures, detours, pedestrian routes, and work-zone protections are properly implemented and
maintained throughout the duration of the project.
For example, during a sewer main replacement along
a residential street, our inspector will verify that the contractor has properly installed advance- warning
signs such as “Road Work Ahead,” “Lane Shift,” or
“Steel Plate Ahead” per MUTCD standards, and that
detour signs are positioned to maintain safe vehicle
circulation around open-trench excavations. Similarly,
during a water main shutdown and tie-in, we will
confirm that appropriate nighttime or off -peak traffic control measures—such as flaggers, channelizers,
and high- visibility lighting—are in place to protect
both workers and the public. We also verify pedestrian
access is preserved around excavation pits, that
driveway impacts are safely managed, and that
temporary steel plates meet MUTCD loading and
skid-resistance requirements when trenching crosses
traffic lanes.
INSPECTION REPORTS
Our inspectors prepare clear, comprehensive, and
fully compliant daily inspection reports that document
the contractor’s workforce, equipment, material
deliveries, construction activities, and any field
issues encountered throughout the day. Our team
meticulously records disputes, claims, or potential
delays and immediately elevates these items to the
City/District’s project engineer to ensure timely,
well-informed resolution. All directions given to the
contractor, along with supporting field observations,
are captured in detail to maintain a defensible project record. Inspection reports are submitted weekly in
complete, legible format and organized for easy review
by City/District staff. In addition, we maintain a strict protocol for identifying and reporting unacceptable
work: any nonconforming workmanship, safety
hazard, or deviation from the contract documents
is promptly communicated to both the Contractor
and the City/District, with written documentation
and recommended corrective actions issued the
same day. This disciplined reporting and escalation
process ensures transparency, protects the City/
District’s interests, and supports efficient dispute
resolution while maintaining the highest standard of
construction quality.
MAINTAIN A TICKETS FOLDER
We will maintain a well-organized tickets folder by
consistently cataloging all incident reports, service
requests, and task -based work items as structured
“tickets,” verifying each entry is documented,
prioritized, and updated throughout its lifecycle.
Because tickets represent discrete, trackable units
of work—such as incidents, service requests, or
small operational tasks—this folder will serve as
the centralized repository where all associated
documentation, status updates, resolutions, and
attachments are stored for easy reference and
auditability. Our team will routinely review and update the folder to ensure accuracy, archive completed
tickets into clearly labeled subfolders, and maintain
a logical, scalable structure so that stakeholders can
quickly locate information, monitor progress, and
maintain transparency across support and project
workflows.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE OVERSIGHT
Accenture I&CP deploys inspectors trained to interpret
and apply all governing documents, including the
Construction Contract Documents, City/District
Standard Plans and Specifications, Caltrans Standard
Specifications, and the Garden Grove Municipal Code.
Inspectors maintain an active field presence, verifying work against approved plans and documenting
observations through daily reports, photo logs, and
issue tracking.
With strong familiarity of the City/District’s procedures and standards, our team identifies deviations early,
provides clear corrective direction, and promptly
elevates issues to City/District engineering staff.
Through disciplined document control, field
verification, coordination of testing and survey
activities, and transparent communication, Accenture
I&CP maintains construction alignment with all
applicable requirements from start to finish.
PROGRESS PHOTOS
An electronic photo journal will document pre-
construction conditions, construction progress,
milestones, and completion, with optional video
documentation. Accenture I&CP will comply with the
City of Garden Grove’s requests for color photographs
printed on 4’’ x 6’’; stored on a minimum of 32 GB
microSD card or USB memory stick; and also provide
captions for each photo while describing orientation
and the reason why the photograph was taken.
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MONITOR UNSAFE CONDITIONS
Accenture I&CP will continuously monitor all project
work areas, as well as adjacent public spaces, for any
unsafe conditions that may arise during construction.
Our field staff will proactively observe site activities with specific attention to traffic control, pedestrian
safety, trench safety, and any hazards that could
impact workers or the community.
Consistent with our established construction oversight
responsibilities, we will promptly report all identified safety concerns to both the City/District and the
Contractor to facilitate immediate corrective action
and maintain compliance with all applicable safety
standards. In fulfilling this role, our team will maintain clear communication, thorough documentation, and
vigilant on-site presence to uphold the City/District’s expectations for safety, accountability, and risk
mitigation.
STORMWATER POLLUTION
PREVENTION PLAN (SWPPP)
Accenture I&CP construction managers will
enforce the approved SWPPP to be distributed to
the contractor and City/District staff, check that
the project is loaded on the state database and
that the project complies with the approved Water
Quality Management Plan (WQMP). We will verify
to comply with all provisions of the Plan and/or
other requirements set forth in the specifications.
Accenture I&CP staff are well versed in National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
monitoring through the provision of dedicated
services for oversight of developers and contractors
on behalf of several public agencies. In addition, our
Qualified Stormwater Practitioners/Developers (QSP/
QSD) staff can prepare and execute the necessary
weekly reports as well as mandated pre, during and
post-storm reporting if requested.
COST EFFECTIVE PROJECT DELIVERY
Accenture I&CP performs all duties in a manner
that promotes cost -effective execution by
combining disciplined field oversight with modern
project-delivery tools and structured management
practices. Our inspectors and construction managers
rely on rigorous daily documentation, including
detailed inspection reports, photo journals, and
extra-work verification, to prevent rework and avoid
unnecessary costs. We also use standardized tracking
systems for submittals, RFIs, working days, materials
testing, and change orders to maintain tight control
over project progress and financial exposure.
Additionally, our team integrates data-driven project
controls, digital documentation workflows, and
AI-enabled analysis to improve decision-making
efficiency and reduce delays. This combination of
on-site technical expertise, structured processes, and
digital tools ensures that work is executed efficiently, risks are minimized, and the City/District receives
consistent, cost-conscious project delivery across all
water and sewer improvements.
MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP
APPROVAL
Accenture I&CP will verify that all materials and
workmanship meet contract requirements through
continuous inspection and field oversight. Our
inspectors remain onsite during active work,
confirming that contractor methods, materials,
and installations comply with approved plans,
specifications, and standards.
We review submittals and test results, monitor key field activities such as trenching, utility installation, and pavement restoration, and document observations
through daily reports, photographs, and compliance
checklists. When deviations occur, we notify the
contractor, require corrective action, and confirm
compliance before work proceeds. While final approval
rests with the Project Engineer and other authorities,
we serve as the City’s first line of quality assurance, independently verifying conformance and protecting
the integrity of its infrastructure investments.
COORDINATE AND PROVIDE
INSPECTION
Accenture I&CP will provide and coordinate
inspection services for all trades identified in the
contract documents, including any approved change
order work. Our inspectors review project plans,
specifications, and applicable City/District standards
to prepare for comprehensive, multi-discipline
oversight.
During construction, we maintain active field presence
to monitor civil, structural, mechanical, electrical,
utility, paving, traffic control, and restoration activities, documenting compliance through daily reports and
photo records. For change order items, we review the
revised scope, adjust inspection coverage as needed,
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and coordinate with City staff and contractors to
confirm all new or modified work is properly inspected
and documented.
COORDINATE COMPACTION AND
MATERIALS TESTING
Accenture I&CP will coordinate all compaction
and materials testing in close partnership with the
City’s/District’s geotechnical consultant, verifying
that every phase of earthwork and utility installation
complies with contract requirements and City
standards. Our inspectors begin by reviewing the
project’s geotechnical recommendations, testing
matrix, and contract specifications, then scheduling
all compaction and materials testing directly with the
City/District's designated consultant in advance of
field activities.
COORDINATE SURVEY REQUESTS
Accenture I&CP will coordinate all survey requests
directly with the City’s/District’s designated survey
consultant, verifying that survey activities are
properly scheduled, scoped, and documented to
support the project’s construction and inspection
needs. Upon identifying a survey requirement—
such as establishing construction control, staking
utility alignments, or verifying as-built conditions—
our inspector or construction manager will prepare
a formal survey request detailing the survey type,
location, required deliverables, and timing. We will
transmit the request to the City/District's survey
consultant, confirm availability, and coordinate
access to the work zone, including any necessary
traffic control or utility clearances.
Accenture will then meet the survey crew onsite to
walk the limits of work, verify the desired control points, and ensure field conditions match expectations. Once
the survey work is completed, we will collect and
review deliverables (e.g., cut sheets, staking notes,
as-built sketches) and incorporate them into project
documentation to maintain accuracy, traceability,
and conformance with the contract documents.
This structured approach ensures that survey work
is aligned with project needs and supports the City/
District’s expectations for precise, reliable field
verification.
COORDINATE AND OVERSEE
SHUTDOWNS, FLUSHING,
DISINFECTION, AND TESTING
Accenture I&CP will coordinate all water main
shutdowns and oversee flushing, disinfection, and
testing in alignment with City/District procedures
and regulatory requirements. Prior to scheduling a
shutdown, we will verify that all required materials
and submittals have been reviewed and approved by
the City’s Water Division. We will notify the designated water inspector at least one week in advance to
coordinate system impacts and laboratory sampling.
During the shutdown, our inspectors will confirm
the system is safely isolated, adjacent services
are protected, and required communications are
completed. We will oversee flushing and chlorination,
verifying chlorine concentrations, contact times, and
residual levels comply with NSF and AWWA standards
and City requirements. Following disinfection, we
will coordinate bacteriological sampling, track
laboratory results, and hold the system out of service
until passing results are received. All activities will be fully documented in the daily inspection report
to maintain traceability and compliance with City/
District requirements.
CONTRACTOR’S DAILY EXTRA WORK
REPORTS VERIFICATION
Accenture I&CP’s inspectors will review and sign
the Contractor’s daily extra work reports using a
structured, evidence based process that verifies all
force account work is accurate and compliant with
City or District requirements. Each day, inspectors
confirm reported labor, equipment, and material
quantities against field observations, validating crew
sizes, equipment hours, deliveries, and completed
tasks.
Any discrepancies are addressed with the Contractor
before signature. Once verified, the inspector signs
the report and submits it to the City or District as part of the documentation process. This approach supports
transparent, well documented force account tracking
for future change order evaluation in accordance with
Garden Grove’s CM and I scope of services.
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER
ASSISTANCE AND DOCUMENTATION
Accenture I&CP will support the City/District through
a structured and fully documented change order
review and negotiation process. Upon receipt of a
change order request, our Construction Manager will
log the request, review supporting documentation,
verify quantities and cost impacts, and evaluate
entitlement under the contract documents.
We will coordinate discussions with the Contractor
and City/District to clarify scope, assess schedule
impacts, and evaluate cost effective options. Acting as a neutral, fact driven facilitator, Accenture will provide documented findings, cost analyses, and negotiation
recommendations to the Project Engineer, who
retains final approval authority.
Our role is to provide accurate information and well
supported recommendations so the City/District can
make timely, informed decisions while maintaining
productive contractor relationships.
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REVIEW CONTRACTOR’S PAYMENT
REQUESTS AND WORK PROGRESS
Accenture I&CP will review the Contractor’s payment
requests and verify completed quantities through
a structured, evidence based process that confirms
accuracy, fairness, and compliance with the contract
documents. Our Construction Manager and inspectors
compare each request against daily inspection
reports, delivery tickets, field measurements, verified quantities, and documented progress, including extra
work and change order tracking.
After confirming quantities and compliance,
Accenture prepares a progress payment assessment
summarizing earned work, adjustments, withheld
items, and recommended payment amounts.
We review this information with the City/District’s
Project Engineer, who retains final approval authority, providing clear documentation to support each line
item.
Through this disciplined process, Accenture
safeguards the City/District’s financial interests while maintaining transparency and accountability in
Contractor progress payments.
PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETINGS AND
WEEKLY CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
MEETINGS
Accenture I&CP will support the City/District by
leading preconstruction meetings that establish
communication protocols, define technical and
administrative requirements, review safety and site
logistics, confirm submittals and scheduling, and
coordinate field issues such as utilities, traffic, and City- specific expectations. Our multidisciplinary team will
attend fully prepared project documentation, guide
discussions to drive decisions, ensure compliance
with City standards, and maintain alignment with
municipal departments. We will also manage public-
facing coordination, document all action items and
decisions, and distribute thorough meeting minutes to
uphold transparency, consistency, and accountability
throughout the project. Weekly meetings will address
progress, schedule, two-week lookaheads, safety,
WPCP compliance, and issue resolution. Accenture
I&CP will prepare agendas, maintain action logs,
and distribute meeting minutes. Daily check-ins will
supplement formal meetings. Business coordination
will include weekly outreach, 72-hour access
notifications, mitigation planning, and centralized
documentation of concerns.
WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO
CONTRACTOR
Accenture I&CP’s inspectors will issue clear, contract
compliant written instructions to the Contractor for
routine matters such as sequencing, safety, access
coordination, traffic control, and quality requirements.
All instructions will be logged, dated, and referenced
to the applicable specifications or plan sheets to
maintain traceability and support documentation
needs.
When immediate field action is required, inspectors
will provide verbal direction to the Contractor’s
superintendent, followed by written confirmation
to maintain an auditable record. Accenture
operates under the authority of the City/District’s
Project Engineer, whose direction governs design
interpretation and contract intent. Through disciplined communication and thorough documentation,
Accenture protects the City/District’s interests and
maintains alignment with contract requirements.
PRE-FINAL INSPECTION AND PUNCH
LIST
Accenture I&CP will conduct a comprehensive prefinal
inspection at project completion to verify compliance
with the contract documents, applicable codes, City/
District standards, and approved change order work.
Inspectors will review the full project alignment,
including utilities, surface restoration, traffic control, paving, appurtenances, and related components.
Deficiencies will be documented in a written punch list with locations, photographs, and required corrective
actions, and issued to the Contractor and City/District.
After the Contractor addresses the punch list items,
Accenture I&CP will perform a final inspection
to confirm corrective work meets City/District
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expectations. If the project is complete with no
outstanding deficiencies, we will provide a written
recommendation for formal acceptance, summarizing
inspection results, corrective actions, warranty
obligations, and as built status.
VERIFY AS-BUILT PLANS
Accenture I&CP will verify the Contractor’s progress
on as built plan preparation monthly as part of routine construction administration. Our Construction
Manager and inspectors will compare red line drawings
against field conditions, daily reports, approved RFIs, change orders, survey data, and testing records to
confirm design revisions and field modifications are
accurately documented.
Discrepancies or omissions will be communicated to
the Contractor for correction, with follow up verification performed to confirm resolution. Accenture I&CP
will maintain version control and track as built status during monthly coordination meetings. Once verified,
we will submit organized hard copy and electronic red
line drawings to the City/District’s Project Engineer to support record drawings, project closeout, and long
term asset management.
CONFIRM THE REESTABLISHMENT OF
SURVEY MONUMENTS
Accenture I&CP will confirm the reestablishment of
all survey monuments impacted by construction
activities in full compliance with Senate Bill 1563,
verifying that all boundary and control monuments
are properly preserved, referenced, and restored in
accordance with legal requirements. Our inspection
staff will track survey monument preservation and
replacement throughout the course of the work,
verify that the Contractor’s monumentation activities
meet statutory obligations, and document all survey
monument reestablishment as required by the City.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
PRECONSTRUCTION MEETINGS AND
MEETING MINUTES
Accenture I&CP will prepare and conduct the
preconstruction meeting following a comprehensive
review of the contract documents, technical
specifications, permits, utility requirements, and
City/District standards. Our Construction Manager
will develop a structured agenda addressing safety
protocols, communication procedures, document
control processes, submittal and RFI workflows, traffic control requirements, schedule milestones, and roles
and responsibilities.
During the meeting, our Construction Manager
will confirm administrative procedures, reporting
expectations, working day tracking, and coordination
protocols among the Contractor, City/District staff,
and design consultants. Detailed meeting minutes
summarizing decisions, action items, assigned
responsibilities, and follow up requirements will be
distributed to all stakeholders and uploaded to the
City/District’s designated system.
PREPARE PROJECT
CORRESPONDENCE LOG
Accenture I&CP will maintain a comprehensive
Project Correspondence Log organized under the
required categories: Contractor, General, Inspection,
Reports, Materials, Survey, Working Days, and Finance.
The log will document incoming and outgoing
communications, reference related contract sections
when applicable, and track response deadlines and
status.
This struct
ured log supports traceability, coordination, and
documentation of project activities, and will be
updated regularly and shared with the City/District
to maintain visibility of project communications and
contract administration.
WEEKLY STATEMENT OF WORKING
DAYS
Our Construction Manager will document daily
construction activities, weather conditions, staffing
levels, delays, and production impacts through daily
inspection reports. Based on this documentation,
Accenture I&CP will prepare a formal Weekly Statement
of Working Days identifying working days charged,
non working days, excusable or compensable delays,
time extensions, and remaining contract time.
The statement will be submitted weekly to both the
Contractor and City/District, providing a clear record
of contract time usage and supporting accurate
schedule management.
COORDINATE CONSTRUCTION ISSUES
Accenture I&CP will maintain proactive communication
with City/District staff, design consultants, and the
Contractor to identify and resolve construction
conflicts, technical questions, and coordination
issues. Submittals and RFIs will be logged upon
receipt, reviewed for completeness, and routed to
the appropriate reviewer when specialized expertise
is required.
Our Construction Manager will track each item
through resolution, document responses, and
communicate decisions promptly to prevent delays
and maintain project momentum.
PROGRESS MEETINGS
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Accenture I&CP will conduct weekly or bi weekly
construction progress meetings, adjusting frequency
as needed based on project complexity and field
conditions. Meetings will address schedule status,
critical path activities, safety performance, quality
observations, pending submittals and RFIs, change
order status, and upcoming work.
Meeting minutes prepared by our Construction
Manager will document key discussions,
commitments, and action items, providing a formal
record for the City/District and Contractor.
SUBMITTALS AND SHOP DRAWINGS
All Contractor submittals and shop drawings will be
received, logged, and reviewed for compliance with
the contract documents, City/District standards,
and applicable specifications. Each submittal will be
tracked through the review cycle with clear status
identification and response deadlines.
If a submittal falls outside the Construction Manager’s discipline, Accenture I&CP will coordinate review by
the design consultant at the City/District’s direction, and our Construction Manager will track the item
through final disposition.
DOCUMENT TRACKING SYSTEM
Accenture I&CP will maintain a digital document
tracking system covering submittals, RFIs, field
orders, change orders, claims, inspection reports,
and test reports. Each document will be assigned a
unique identifier, logged by date received, routed to
the appropriate reviewer, and tracked to closure.
This system provides transparency, supports audit
readiness, and allows the City/District to monitor status and outstanding items throughout construction.
PROGRESS SCHEDULES
Our Construction Managers will review baseline and
updated progress schedules on a continuous basis,
comparing planned versus actual performance and
evaluating critical path impacts. Accenture I&CP will
provide the City/District with written assessments
identifying delays, sequencing issues, and potential
risks, along with practical recommendations to
improve schedule adherence.
PROJECT CLOSEOUT
Accenture I&CP will perform comprehensive project
closeout services, beginning with confirmation of
punch list completion and verification of final field
corrections. Our Construction Managers will organize
and reconcile inspection reports, test results, material certifications, RFIs, submittals, change orders, working day records, and financial documentation.
A complete and organized closeout package will be
assembled and submitted to the City/District for review and approval, providing a clear and retrievable project record to support long term asset management.
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Premium Time for Inspectors - Overtime for
and 200% of base rate for any double time,
$240
$240
$225
$200
$195
$180
$110
$125
inspection staff will be 150%
holidays and Sunday work.
$247
$247
$232
$206
$201
$185
$113
$129
of base
$255
$255
$239
$212
$207
$191
$117
$133
rate for any Overtime
$262
$262
$246
$219
$213
$197
$120
$137
and Saturday work