ITEM 4. 10
CITY MANAGER' SREPORT
JULY 13, 2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
ITEM: APPROVE MASTER AGREEMENT AND TASK ORDER
NO. 1 WITH DAHLIN GROUP, INC., FOR CORPYARD
VEHICLE STORAGE BUILDING, CIP GG 26- 01
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution to Approve a Master Agreement and Task Order No. 1 with Dahlin Group, Inc., for
Architectural and Engineering Services for the
Corpyard Vehicle Storage Building, CIP GG 26- 01
SUMMARY:
The City of Lathrop Corporation Yard site is located at 2112 Louise Avenue. Several existing facilities are located at the site, including the original Corporation Yard Building, the Louise Avenue Water Treatment Facility, and several recent additions, including a Police Evidence and Storage Building and an Interim Animal Center.
Additional facilities are planned to include a Public Works Administration Building, Fleet Maintenance Building, and Vehicle Storage Building.
Staff requests that the City Council approve the attached Master Agreement and Task Order No. 1 with Dahlin Group, Inc., ( DAHLIN) to provide architectural and engineering services for the Corpyard Vehicle Storage Building, CIP GG 26- 01, in the amount of $ 241, 000 for the base scope fee and $ 15, 000 to add Alternate 3 - Fire Alarm and Fire Protection design services for a total cost of $256, 000. Sufficient funds have been allocated to CIP GG 26- 01 in the Biennial Fiscal Year 25/6 and 26/7 budget to pay for these services.
BACKGROUND:
The proposed Vehicle Storage Building will be designed using a pre- engineered metal building system approximately 18, 000 square feet in size. Architectural and engineering services ( A&E services) are required for the design of the site improvements including grading, drainage, utilities and site security lighting. In addition, A&E services are needed for design of the building foundations and structural slab and electrical, fire suppression and mechanical ( HVAC) systems for the proposed vehicular storage building and other requirements of the California Building Code.
On October 2, 2025, staff issued a Request for Qualifications ( RFQ) for On -Call Architectural and Engineering Professional Consulting Services. Twenty- seven Statement of Qualifications ( SOQs) responses to the RFQ were received on November 4, 2025. After careful review and evaluation of the SOQs, staff selected sixteen firms, including DAHLIN, as the best qualified firms to provide these services.
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JULY 13, 2O26, CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
APPROVE MASTER AGREEMENT AND TASK ORDER NO. 1 WITH DAHLIN GROUP, INC., FOR CORPYARD VEHICLE STORAGE BUILDING, CIP GG 26- 01 Master Agreements issued under the On -Call Architectural and Engineering Services allow the City' sEngineering Division to request services of the selected consultant( s) on an individual project basis as the need arises. Prior to any work completed under a Master Agreement, staff requests a proposal for a specific scope of service from the best qualified firm. At the request of staff, DAHLIN provided a proposal to provide architectural and engineering services needed for the Corpyard Vehicle Storage Building CIP GG 26- 01. The cost of the services proposed by DAHLIN is $ 241, 000 for the base scope fee and $ 15, 000 to add Alternate 3 - Fire Alarm and Fire Protection design services for a total cost of $ 256, 000.
REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that City Council approve a Master Agreement and Task Order No. 1 with DAHLIN to provide professional architectural and engineering services for the Corpyard Vehicle Storage Building, CIP GG 26- 01. This project is intended to store City vehicles and heavy equipment.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost of the services under Task Order No. 1 with DAHLIN is $ 256, 000. Sufficient funds were included in the Biennial Fiscal Year 25/6 and 26/7 budget under CIP GG 26- 01 to pay for these services.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution to Approve a Master Agreement and Task Order No. 1 with Dahlin Group, Inc., for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Corpyard Vehicle Storage Building, CIP GG 26- 01
B. Master Agreement with Dahlin Group, Inc., for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Corpyard Vehicle Storage Building, CIP GG 26- 01 C. Task Order No. 1 with Dahlin Group, Inc., for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Corpyard Vehicle Storage Building, CIP GG 26- 01 CITY MANAGER' SREPORT PAGE 3
JULY 13, 2026, CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
APPROVE MASTER AGREEMENT AND TASK ORDER NO. 1 WITH DAHLIN GROUP, INC., FOR CORPYARD VEHICLE STORAGE BUILDING, CIP GG 26- 01
APPROVALS
Greg Cybson Date
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Brad Taylor Date
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Salvador Navarrete Date
City Attorney
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Stephen J. Salvatore Date
City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 26 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LATHROP TO APPROVE A MASTER AGREEMENT AND TASK ORDER NO. 1 WITH DAHLIN GROUP, INC., FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE CORPORATION YARD VEHICLE STORAGE BUILDING, CIP GG 26- 01 WHEREAS, the City of Lathrop desires to improve the Corporation Yard site located at 2112 Louise Avenue including the construction of a new Vehicle Storage Building to support City operations; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Corpyard Vehicle Storage Building will be designed using a pre- engineered metal building system approximately 18, 000 square feet in size; and
WHEREAS, architectural and engineering services are required for the design of site improvements, including grading, drainage, utilities, and site security lighting, as well as for the building foundations, structural slab, electrical, fire suppression, and mechanical HVAC improvements necessary for the proposed Vehicle Storage Building and compliance with the California Building Code; and WHEREAS, on October 2, 2025, the City issued a Request for Qualifications for On -Call Architectural and Engineering Professional Consulting Services, and on November 4, 2025, the City received twenty- sven Statement of Qualifications responses; and
WHEREAS, after careful review and evaluation of the Statement of Qualifications, staff selected sixteen firms, including Dahlin Group, Inc., (DAHLIN), as the best qualified firms to provide these services; and WHEREAS, at the request of staff, DAHLIN has prepared a proposal for architectural and engineering services for the Corpyard Vehicle Storage Building, CIP GG 26- 01; and
WHEREAS, staff requests that the City Council approve a Master Agreement and Task Order No. 1 with Dahlin Group, Inc., to provide architectural and engineering services for the Corpyard Vehicle Storage Building, CIP GG 26- 01, in the amount of $ 241, 000 for the base scope fee and $ 15, 000 to add Alternate 3 - Fire Alarm and Fire Protection design services for a total cost of $256, 000; and WHEREAS, sufficient funds have been budgeted in the Biennial Fiscal Year 25/6 and 26/7 Budget for CIP GG 26- 01 to pay for these services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lathrop does hereby approve the Master Agreement and Task Order No. 1 with Dahlin Group, Inc., for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Corpyard Vehicle Storage Building, CIP GG 26- 01 for a cost of $256, 000.
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 13th day of July 2026, by the following vote of the City Council, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Teresa Vargas, City Clerk
Paul Akinjo, Mayor
APPROVED AS O FORM:
Salvador Navarrete, City Attorney
ATTACHMENT ' B'
CITY OF LATHROP
MASTER AGREEMENT FOR ON - CALL ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH DAHLIN GROUP, INC.
THIS AGREEMENT, dated for convenience this July 13, 2026, is by and between Dahlin Group, Inc., ("CONSULTANT") and the CITY OF LATHROP, a California municipal corporation CITY");
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, CONSULTANT is specially trained, experienced, and competent to perform Architectural and Engineering Services, which are required by this agreement; and WHEREAS, CITY selected the CONSULTANT pursuant to said qualifications; and WHEREAS, CONSULTANT is willing to render such Architectural and Engineering Services, as hereinafter defined, on the following terms and conditions; and NOW, THEREFORE, CONSULTANT and the CITY agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1) Scope of Service
CONSULTANT agrees to perform On -Call Architectural and Engineering Services in conformance with each approved Task Order submitted by the CONSULTANT, attached hereto as incorporated herein by this reference. CONSULTANT agrees to diligently perform these services in accordance with the upmost standards of its profession and CITY' Ssatisfaction.
2) Compensation
CONSULTANT agrees to perform On -Call Architectural and Engineering Services per the fee schedule included as Exhibit A dated November 4, 2025. City hereby agrees to pay CONSULTANT the amount indicated in each approved Task Order, for the On -Call Architectural and Engineering Services. City agrees to pay CONSULTANT within thirty 30) days of receipt of billings containing all information required per Paragraph 5 below.
Compensation for any task must be equal to or less than the percentage of task complete.
In no event shall CONSULTANT be entitled to compensation for work not included in approved Task Order Scope of Work unless a written change order or authorization describing the extra work and payment terms has been executed by CITY' s authorized representative prior to the commencement of the work and payment terms prior to the commencement of work.
3) Effective Date and Term
The effective date of this Agreement is July 13, 2026 and it shall terminate no later than June 30, 2028. This Agreement and any associated Task Orders may be renewed annually after this initial period, at the discretion and written approval of the City. The City shall notify CONSULTANT in writing of the intent to extend the Agreement.
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MASTER AGREEMENT FOR ON -CALL ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES 4) Independent Contractor Status
It is expressly understood and agreed by both parties that CONSULTANT, while engaged in carrying out and complying with any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, is an independent contractor and not an employee of the CITY. CONSULTANT expressly agrees not to represent, at any time or in any manner, that CONSULTANT is an employee of the CITY.
5) Billings
CONSULTANT' Sbills shall include a list of all tasks, a total amount due, the amounts previously billed, and the net amount due on the invoice. Except as specifically authorized by CITY, CONSULTANT shall not bill CITY for duplicate services performed by more than one person. In no event shall CONSULTANT submit any billing for an amount in excess of the rates or the maximum amount of compensation provided in section ( 2) for either task or for the entire Agreement, unless modified by a properly executed change order. 6) Advice and Status Reporting
CONSULTANT shall provide the CITY with timely reports, orally or in writing, of all significant developments arising during performance of its services hereunder, and shall furnish to CITY such information as is necessary to enable CITY to monitor the performance of this Agreement.
7) Assignment of Personnel
CONSULTANT shall assign only competent personnel to perform services pursuant to this Agreement. If CITY asks CONSULTANT to remove a person assigned to the work called for under this Agreement, CONSULTANT agrees to do so immediately, without requiring the City to process a reason or explanation for its request. The services shall be performed by, or under the direct supervision, of CONSULTANT' sAuthorized Representative: Daniel Berghauser AIA, Principal/ Senior Architect. CONSULTANT shall not replace its Authorized Representative without the prior written approval by the CITY. 8) Assignment and Subcontracting
It is recognized by the parties hereto that a substantial inducement to CITY for entering into this Agreement was, and is, the professional reputation and competence of CONSULTANT. Neither this Agreement nor any interest therein may be assigned by CONSULTANT without the prior written approval of CITY' S authorized representative.
CONSULTANT shall not subcontract any portion of the performance contemplated and provided for herein, other than the subcontractors noted in the proposal, without prior written approval of the CITY' Sauthorized representative. 9) Insurance
On or before beginning any of the services or work called for by any term of this Agreement, CONSULTANT, at its own cost and expense, shall carry, maintain for the duration of the Agreement, and provide proof thereof that is acceptable to the CITY the insurance specified in subsections ( i) through ( c) below with insurers and under forms of insurance satisfactory in all respects to the CITY. CONSULTANT shall not allow any
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MASTER AGREEMENT FOR ON -CALL ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES subcontractor to commence work on any subcontract until all insurance required of the CONSULTANT has also been obtained for the subcontractor. Verification of this insurance shall be submitted and made part of this Agreement prior to execution. a) Workers' Compensation. CONSULTANT shall, at CONSULTANT' Ssole cost and expense, maintain Statutory Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employer' s Liability Insurance for any and all persons employed directly or indirectly by CONSULTANT. Said Statutory Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employer' s Liability Insurance shall be provided with limits of not less than one million dollars ($ 1, 000,0) each accident or disease. In the alternative, CONSULTANT may rely on a selfinsurance program to meet these requirements provided that the program of self- insurance complies fully with the provisions of the California Labor Code. The insurer, if insurance is provided, or the CONSULTANT, if a program of self- insurance is provided, shall waive all rights of subrogation against the CITY for loss arising from work performed under this Agreement.
b) Commercial General Liability Insurance. CONSULTANT, at CONSULTANT' Sown cost and expense, shall maintain commercial general liability insurance for the period covered by this Agreement in an amount not less than two million dollars ($ 2, 000,0) per occurrence, four million dollars ($ 4, 000,0) general aggregate, and two million dollars 2, 000,0) products and completed operations aggregate for risks associated with the work contemplated by this Agreement. The general aggregate limit shall apply separately to the project or location of the work to be performed under this Agreement or the general aggregate limit shall bedoubled. Such coverage shall include but shall not be limited to, protection against claims arising from bodily and personal injury, including death resulting therefrom, and damage to property resulting from activities contemplated under this Agreement. Coverage shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services Office ( ISO) Commercial General Liability occurrence form CG 00 01.
Each of the following shall be included in the insurance coverage or added as an endorsement to the policy:
i) CITY, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds with respect to each of the following: liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of CONSULTANT, including the insider' s general supervision of CONSULTANT; ongoing operations using ISO form CG 20 10 ( or equivalent) and completed operations using ISO form CG 20 37 ( or equivalent) of CONSULTANT; premises owned, occupied or used by CONSULTANT. The coverage shall contain no special
limitations on the scope of protection afforded to CITY, its officers, officials, employees, agents, or volunteers.
ii) The insurance shall cover on an occurrence basis, and not on a claim made basis.
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MASTER AGREEMENT FOR ON -CALL ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES iii) An endorsement must state that coverage is primary insurance and that no other insurance or self- insurance affected by the CITY will be called upon to contribute to a loss under the coverage. iv) Coverage shall provide and be endorsed to include a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City and its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers.
v) Any failure of CONSULTANT to comply with reporting provisions of the policy shall not affect coverage provided to CITY and its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers.
vi) Insurance is to be placed with California -admitted insurers with a Best' srating of no less than A: VII.
vii) Notice of cancellation or non -renewal must be received by CITY at least thirty days prior to such change.
c) Automobile Liability Insurance.
CONSULTANT, at CONSULTANT' Sown cost and expense, shall maintain automobile liability insurance for the period covered by this Agreement in an amount not less than two million dollars ($ 2, 000,00) each accident, combined single limit coverage for risks associated with the work contemplated by this Agreement. Such coverage shall include but shall not be limited to, protection against claims arising from bodily and personal injury, including death resulting therefrom, and damage to property resulting from the use of owned, hired, and non -owned automobiles under this Agreement.
Coverage shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Automobile Liability form CA 00 01 ( ed. 12/ 90) Code 1 ( any auto).
Each of the following shall be included in the insurance coverage or added as an endorsement to the policy:
i) CITY, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds.
ii) Coverage shall provide and be endorsed to include a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City and its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers.
iii) Insurance is to be placed with California -admitted insurers with a Best' s rating of no less than A: VII.
iv) Notice of cancellation or non - renewal must be received by CITY at least thirty days prior to such change.
d) Professional Liability. CONSULTANT, at CONSULTANT' Sown cost and expense, shall maintain for the period covered by this Agreement professional liability insurance for licensed professionals performing work
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MASTER AGREEMENT FOR ON - CALL ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES pursuant to this Agreement in an amount not less than Two Million Dollars 2, 000,0) per claim made and per policy aggregate covering the licensed professionals' errors and omissions, as follows:
i) Any deductible or self -insured retention shall not exceed $ 150, 00 per claim.
ii) Notice of cancellation, material change, or non -renewal must be received by the CITY at least thirty days prior to such change shall be included in the coverage or added as an endorsement to the policy.
iii) The policy must contain a cross liability or severability of interest clause.
iv) The following provisions shall apply if the professional liability coverages are written on a claims made form:
1. The retroactive date of the policy must be shown and must be before the date of the Agreement.
2. Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5) years after completion of the Agreement or the work, so long as commercially
available at reasonable rates.
3. If coverage is canceled or not renewed and it is not replaced with another claims made policy form with a retroactive date that precedes the date of this Agreement, CONSULTANT
must provide extended reporting coverage for a minimum of five years after completion of the Agreement or the work.
The CITY shall have the right to exercise at the
CONSULTANT' Scost, any extended reporting provisions of the policy should the CONSULTANT cancel or not renew
the coverage.
4. A copy of the claim reporting requirements must be
submitted to the CITY prior to the commencement of any
work under this Agreement.
e) Deductibles and Self -Insured Retentions. CONSULTANT shall disclose the self -insured retentions and deductibles before beginning any of the services or work called for by any term of this Agreement. During the period covered by this Agreement, upon express written authorization of the CITY' s authorized representative, CONSULTANT may increase such deductibles or self -insured retentions with respect to CITY, its officers, employees, agents, and volunteers. The CITY' sauthorized representative may condition approval of an increase in deductible or self -insured retention levels upon a requirement that CONSULTANT procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses that is satisfactory in all respects to
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MASTER AGREEMENT FOR ON -CALL ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES each of them.
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Notice of Reduction in Coverage. In the event that any coverage required under subsections ( a), (b), (c), or ( d) of this section of the Agreement is reduced, limited, or materially affected in any other manner, earliest
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In addition to any other remedies CITY may have if CONSULTANT fails to provide or maintain any insurance policies or policy endorsements to the extent and within the time herein required, CITY may, at its sole option:
i) Obtain such insurance and deduct and retain the amount of the premiums for such insurance from any sums due under the Agreement;
ii) Order CONSULTANT to stop work under this Agreement or withhold any payment which becomes due to CONSULTANT
hereunder, or both stop work and withhold any payment, until CONSULTANT demonstrates compliance with the requirements hereof;
iii) Terminate this Agreement.
Exercise of any of the above remedies, however, is an alternative to other remedies CITY may have and is not the exclusive remedy for CONSULTANT' Sbreach.
10) Indemnification - CONSULTANT' SResponsibility
As to the CONSULTANT' S work hereunder, it is understood and agreed that ( a) CONSULTANT has the professional skills necessary to perform the work, (b) CITY relies upon the professional skills of CONSULTANT to perform the work in a skillful and professional manner, and ( c) CONSULTANT thus agrees to so perform.
Acceptance by CITY of the work performed under this Agreement does not operate as a release of said CONSULTANT from such professional responsibility for the work performed. It is further understood and agreed that CONSULTANT is apprised of the scope of the work to be performed under this Agreement and CONSULTANT agrees that said work can and shall be performed in a fully competent manner in accordance with the standard of care applicable to CONSULTANT' Sprofession.
CONSULTANT shall indemnify, defend, and hold CITY, its officers, employees, agents, and volunteers harmless from and against any and all liability, claims, suits, actions, damages, and causes of action arising out of any personal injury, bodily injury, loss of life, or damage to property, or any violation of any federal, state, or municipal law or ordinance, to the extent caused by the willful misconduct or negligent acts or omissions of CONSULTANT, its employees, subcontractors, or agents, or on account of the performance or character of this work, except for any such claim arising out of the negligence or willful misconduct of the CITY, its officers, employees, agents, or volunteers.
CITY OF LATHROP - DAHLIN GROUP, INC.
MASTER AGREEMENT FOR ON -CALL ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES It is understood that the duty of CONSULTANT to indemnify and hold harmless includes the duty to defend as set forth in Section 2778 of the California Civil Code. Acceptance of insurance certificates and endorsements required under this Agreement does not relieve CONSULTANT from liability under this indemnification and hold harmless clause.
This indemnification and hold harmless clause shall apply whether or not such insurance policies shall have been determined to be applicable to any of such damages or claims for damages. CONSULTANT' saggregate liability hereunder shall be limited by CITY to 1, 000,00 regardless of the legal theory under which such liability is imposed. 11) Licenses
If a license of any kind, which term is intended to include evidence of registration, is required of CONSULTANT, its employees, agents, or subcontractors by federal or state law, CONSULTANT represents that such license has been obtained, is valid and in good standing, and CONSULTANT shall keep it in effect at all times during the term of this Agreement, and that any applicable bond has been posted in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
12) Business Licenses
CONSULTANT shall obtain and maintain a CITY of Lathrop Business License until all Agreement services are rendered and accepted by the CITY. 13) Termination
Either CITY or CONSULTANT may cancel this Agreement upon 30 days written notification to the other party. In the event of termination, the CONSULTANT shall be entitled to compensation for services performed to the effective date of termination; provided, however, that the CITY may condition payment of such compensation upon CONSULTANT' Sdelivery to the CITY of any or all documents, photographs, computer software, video and audio tapes, and other materials provided to CONSULTANT or prepared by or for CONSULTANT or the CITY in connection with this Agreement. 14) Funding
CONSULTANT agrees and understands that renewal of this agreement in subsequent years is contingent upon action by the City Council consistent with the appropriations limits of Article XIII ( B) of the California Constitution and that the Council may determine not to fund this agreement in subsequent years.
15) Notices
All contracts, appointments, approvals, authorizations, claims, demands, Change Orders, consents, designations, notices, offers, requests and statements given by either party to the other shall be in writing and shall be sufficiently given and served upon the other party if ( 1) personally served, (2) sent by the United States mail, postage prepaid, (3) sent by private express delivery service, or ( 4) in the case of a facsimile transmission, if sent to the telephone FAX number set forth below during regular business hours of the receiving party and followed with two ( 2) Days by delivery of a hard copy of the material sent by facsimile transmission. Personal service shall include, without limitation, service by delivery and service by facsimile transmission.
CITY OF LATHROP - DAHLIN GROUP, INC.
MASTER AGREEMENT FOR ON -CALL ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES To City:
Copy to:
To Consultant:
City of Lathrop
City Clerk
390 Towne Centre
Lathrop, CA 95330
City of Lathrop
Department of Public Works
390 Towne Centre
Lathrop, CA 95330
MAIN: ( 209) 941- 7430
FAX: ( 209) 941- 7449
Dahlin Group, Inc.
5865 Owens Drive
Pleasanton, CA 94588
16) Miscellaneous
a) Consent. Whenever in this Agreement the approval or consent of a party is required, such approval or consent shall be in writing and shall be executed by a person having the express authority to grant such approval or consent.
b) Controlling Law. The parties agree that this Agreement shall be governed and construed by and in accordance with the Laws of the State of California.
c) Definitions. The definitions and terms are as defined in these specifications.
d) Force Majeure. Neither party shall be deemed to be in default on account of any delay or failure to perform its obligations under this Agreement, which directly results from an Act of God or an act of a superior governmental authority.
e) Headings. The paragraph headings are not a part of this Agreement and shall have no effect upon the construction or interpretation of any part of this Agreement.
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Incorporation of Documents. All documents constituting the Agreement documents described in Section 1 hereof and all documents which may, from time to time, be referred to in any duly executed amendment hereto are by such reference incorporated in the Agreement and shall be deemed to be part of this Agreement.
Integration. This Agreement and any amendments hereto between the parties constitute the entire Agreement between the parties concerning the Project and Work, and there are no other prior oral or written agreements between the parties that are not incorporated in this Agreement.
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MASTER AGREEMENT FOR ON -CALL ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES h) Modification of Agreement. This Agreement shall not be modified or be binding upon the parties unless such modification is agreed to in writing and signed by the parties.
i) Provision. Any agreement, covenant, condition, clause, qualification, restriction, reservation, term or other stipulation in the Agreement shall define or otherwise control, establish or limit the performance required or permitted or to be required of or permitted by either party. All provisions, whether covenants or conditions, shall be deemed to be both covenants and conditions.
j) Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds or rules that any provision of this Agreement is void or unenforceable, the provisions of this Agreement not so affected shall remain in full force and effect. k) Status of CONSULTANT. In the exercise of rights and obligations under this Agreement, CONSULTANT acts as an independent contractor and not as an agent or employee of CITY. CONSULTANT shall not be entitled to any rights and benefits accorded or accruing to the City Council members, officers or employees of CITY, and CONSULTANT expressly waives any and all claims to such right and benefits.
I) Successors and Assigns. The provisions of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and shall apply to and bind, the successors and assigns of the parties.
m) Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence of this Agreement and each of its provisions. In the calculation of time hereunder, the time in which an act is to be performed shall be computed by excluding the first Day and including the last. If the time in which an act is to be performed falls on a Saturday, Sunday or any Day observed as a legal holiday by CITY, the time for performance shall be extended to the following Business Day. n) Venue. In the event that suit is brought by either party hereunder, the parties agree that trial of such action shall be vested exclusively in the state courts of California in the County of San Joaquin or in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California.
o) Recovery of Costs. The prevailing party in any action brought to enforce the terms of this Agreement or arising out of this Agreement may recover its reasonable costs, including reasonable attorney' sfees, incurred or expended in connection with such action against the non - prevailing party. 17) Notice to Proceed
Prior to commencing work under this agreement, CONSULTANT shall receive a written Notice to Proceed" from CITY. A Notice to Proceed shall not be issued until all necessary bonds and insurances have been received. City shall not be obligated to pay CONSULTANT for any services prior to issuance of the Notice to Proceed.
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MASTER AGREEMENT FOR ON -CALL ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES 18) Signatures
The individuals executing this Agreement represent that they have the right, power, legal capacity, and authority to enter into and to execute this Agreement on behalf of the respective legal entities of the CONSULTANT and the CITY. This agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.
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MASTER AGREEMENT FOR ON -CALL ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES Approved as to Form:
Recommended for Approval:
Approved by:
CONSULTANT:
City of Lathrop
City Attorney
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Salvador Navarrete Date
City of Lathrop
Public Works Director/ City Engineer
Brad Taylor Date
City of Lathrop
390 Towne Centre Drive
Lathrop, CA 95330
Stephen Salvatore Date
City Manager
Dahlin Group, Inc.
5865 Owens Drive
Pleasanton, CA 94588
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EXHIBIT -
DAHLIN
QUALIFICATIONS FOR
ON -CALL PROFESSIONAL CIVIL,
TRAFFIC, UTILITY ENGINEERING
AND ARCHITECTURAL
LANDSCAPE AND
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
City of Lathrop
November 5, 2025
DAHLIN ARCHITECTURE i PLANNING I
INTERIORS
RATES
2025
BASIC HOURLY
RATE SCHEDULE
PRESIDENT/ CEO, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, FOUNDER, CFO, CMO, CPO $ $ 275 - $ 300 PRINCIPAL, DIRECTOR, MANAGING PRINCIPAL, MANAGING DIRECTOR, SENIOR PRINCIPAL, $ 210 - $270
SENIOR DIRECTOR
SENIOR - ARCHITECT, PROJECT MANAGER, PROJECT SPECIALIST, DESIGNER, PLANNER $ 190 - $ 200 ARCHITECT, PROJECT MANAGER, PROJECT SPECIALIST, PROJECT DESIGNER, DESIGN $ 170 - $ 180
MANAGER
JOB CAPTAIN, INTERIOR DESIGNER, BIM SPECIALIST, DESIGNER, PLANNER $ 130 - $ 160 DESIGNER/ DRAFTER $ 100 - $ 120
ADMINISTRATION $ 85 - $ 125
RATES EFFECTIVE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND MAY BE ADJUSTED ANNUALLY QUALIFICATIONS FOR ON -CALL STRUCTURAL & ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES 2 KIER+ WRIGHT
HOURLY RATE SCHEDULE
Effective February 24, 2025 through February 28, 2026
Principal $ 325. 00 / Hour
Development Services Manager $ 305. 00 / Hour
Associate $ 275. 00 / Hour
Structural Engineering Manager $ 260. 00 / Hour
Technical Manager ( SME) / Senior Engineering Manager $ 260. 00 / Hour Senior Engineer $ 249. 00 / Hour
Engineer III $ 228. 00 / Hour
Engineer II $ 198. 00 / Hour
Engineer I $ 160. 00 / Hour
Engineering Tech I I I $ 208. 00 / Hour
Engineering Tech II $ 18g. 00 / Hour
Engineering Tech I $ 153. 00 / Hour
Project Coordinator III $ 150. 00 / Hour
Project Coordinator II $ 137. 00 / Hour
Project Coordinator I $ 129. 00 / Hour
Senior Land Surveyor $ 255. 00 / Hour
Senior Survey Construction Manager $ 255. 00 / Hour
Survey Operations Coordinator $ 225. 00 / Hour
Project Surveyor I I I $ 228. 00 / Hour
Project Surveyor II $ 185. 00 / Hour
Project Surveyor I $ 158. 00 / Hour
Draftsman / Survey Tech III $ 178. 00 / Hour
Draftsman / Survey Tech II $ 152. 00 / Hour
Draftsman / Survey Tech I $ 132. 00 / Hour
3D Laser Scanning Crew $ 444. 00 / Hour
3 -Man Survey Crew $ 467. 00 / Hour
2 -Man Survey Crew $ 367. 00 / Hour
i.- Man Survey Crew $ 227. 00 / Hour
Engineering / Survey Intern $ 90. 00 / Hour
Testimony (Trial or Deposition) $ 589. 00 / Hour
All blueprinting and reproduction will be billed at cost plus 10% Time sper; tfor preparation for testimony will be billed in accordance with the above hourly rates Kier t Wright Hourly Rates I Central CONFIDENTIAL - www. kierwright. com QUALIFICATIONS FOR ON -CALL STRUCTURAL & ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES 3 Fehr & Peers
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July 2025 through June 2026)
Hourly Billing Rates
Classification Hourly Rate
Principal
Senior Associate
Associate
Senior Engineer/ Planner
Engineer/ Planner
Senior Engineering Technician
Senior Project Accountant
Senior Project Coordinator
Project Coordinator
Technician
Intern
280. 00
240. 00
215. 00
165. 00
140. 00
160. 00
125. 00
135. 00
120. 00
155. 00
100. 00
460. 00
335. 00
290. 00
240. 00
200. 00
255. 00
190. 00
225. 00
190. 00
195. 00
160. 00
Other Direct Costs / Reimbursable Expenses are invoiced at cost plus 10% for handling.
Personal auto mileage is reimbursed at the current IRS approved rate ( 70 cents per mile as of Jan 2025).
Technology & Security Fee (software licensing, hardware upgrades, secure data storage, etc.) are invoiced and calculated as a percentage of monthly project labor.
Fehr & Peers reserves the right to change these rates at any time with or without advance notice.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR ON -CALL STRUCTURAL & ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES 4 to
Verde Design
Charge Rate Schedule
Effective until December 31, 2025
The following chart outlines the current charge rate for professional and office costs. Reimbursable rates and expenses are shown at the bottom.
Project Rates
Principal
Project Manager/ Construction Manager
Level Four
Level Three
Level Two
Level One
Project Engineer
Level II
Level I
IT Manager
CAD Manager
Project Designer
Job Captain/ Saff Engineer/ Construction Administrator
Draftsperson Level II
Draftsperson Level I
Project Administrator
Intern
Reimbursable Rates
Blueprints, Printing and Reproductions
Sub Consultant Services
Reimbursable Expenses
Blueprints and Reproductions
Photography
Models and Renderings
Postage/ Overnight Mail Service
275. 00 per hour
260. 00 per hour
240. 00 per hour
195. 00 per hour
180. 00 per hour
200. 00 per hour
185. 00 per hour
195. 00 per hour
190. 00 per hour
175. 00 per hour
165. 00 per hour
160. 00 per hour
155. 00 per hour
100. 00 per hour
85. 00 per hour
Cost plus 10%
Cost plus 10%
Travel Expenses
Parking and ToII Expenses
Permit Fees
Courier Delivery Service
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