with California Department of Fish and Wildlife if necessary to devise a suitable avoidance plan for any state-listed nesting bird species.
Specific exclusionary buffers are described in the BMPs for active raptor nests (500 feet) and active passerine nests (250 feet). If an active nest is present, the appropriate buffer would be established and work would stop within the buffer.
If needed, a qualified avian biologist would conduct up to five (5) nest monitoring surveys to determine when all young have fledged and are no longer reliant upon the nest or parental care for survival. These surveys would be up to 2 hours for each of the five surveys. After a nest is determined to be inactive work could resume within the buffer(s). We would provide a brief email report that describes our monitoring methodology and observations of the inactive nest.
Project Assumptions
The above scope of work is based on the following assumptions:
Access and permission to enter will be provided to Rincon in writing prior to field surveys California red-legged frog surveys are not required, per the BMPs Archaeological monitoring and paleontological monitoring are not required, per the BMPs No major compliance issues, no injury or mortality of special status or sensitive species, and no detection of sensitive cultural or paleontological resources will occur Rincon is not responsible for providing environmental resources training to the contractor The City, not Rincon, will facilitate communication with regulatory agencies in the event that a protected species is observed on site; if requested, we could assist with this effort for an additional fee
Reporting will be in the format of brief emails submitted after surveys are completed Cost
Rincon will complete the Pre-construction Nesting Bird Survey described above on a time and materials basis in accordance with our standard fee schedule for a cost not to exceed $2,909.00. If an active nest is observed, As Needed – Active Nest Checks/Monitoring would be conducted for $2,031.50 per nest check.
Pre-construction Nesting Bird Survey Hours Labor Budget Direct Expenses Total Budget Project Initiation and Kick Off (w/ Safety Plan) 2.5 $591 $0 $591.00 Pre-construction Nesting Bird Survey 5.5 $1,240 $114 $1,354.50 Reporting 4 $963.50 $0 $963.50
Total 112 $2,909.00
As Needed – Active Nest Check/Monitoring
Hours
Labor
Budget
Direct
Expenses Total Budget
Single Active Nest Check/Monitoring
(includes email report)
8 $1,917.50 $114 $2,031.50
Filippin Engineering, Inc.
Ventana Sports Courts Project
We are pleased to provide this scope of work to Filippin. If necessary, any additional work not included in this proposal can be performed with your written authorization on a time and materials reimbursement basis. Please note that our proposed scope of work is fully negotiable to meet your needs for this project.
Rincon is committed to providing excellent environmental consulting services. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions regarding this proposal or any other matters related to our services. Thank you for the opportunity to assist you with this project.
Sincerely,
Rincon Consultants, Inc.
Stephanie Lopez
Supervising Biologist
Colby J. Boggs, MS
Principal
Attachments
Attachment 1 Standard Fee Schedule
Attachment 3
Council Agenda 12-16-2025 12.C-27
Packet Page 128
Rincon Consultants, Inc.
Effective January 1, 2025
Standard Fee Schedule for Environmental Sciences and Planning Services Professional, Technical
and Support Personnel*
Hourly Rate
January 1 –
December 31, 2025
January 1 –
December 31, 2026
January 1 –
December 31, 2027
Senior Principal $330 $342 $354
Principal $318 $329 $341
Director $318 $329 $341
Senior Supervisor II $302 $313 $324
Supervisor I $282 $292 $302
Senior Professional II $264 $273 $283
Senior Professional I $246 $255 $264
Professional IV $218 $226 $234
Professional III $203 $210 $217
Professional II $180 $186 $193
Professional I $160 $166 $172
Associate III $135 $140 $145
Associate II $121 $125 $129
Associate I $113 $117 $121
Field Technician $97 $100 $104
Technical Editor $152 $157 $162
Project Accountant $129 $134 $139
Billing Specialist $111 $115 $119
Publishing Specialist $124 $128 $132
Clerical $111 $115 $119
* Professional classifications include environmental scientists, urban planners, biologists, geologists, marine scientists, GHG verifiers, sustainability experts, cultural resources experts, data technology experts, and other professionals. Expert witness services consisting of depositions or in-court testimony are charged at the hourly rate of $400.
Reimbursable Expenses
Direct Cost Rates
Photocopies – B/W $0.25 (single-sided), $0.45 (double-sided) Photocopies – Color $1.55 (single-sided), $3.10 (double-sided) Photocopies – 11” by 17”$0.55 (B/W), $3.40 (color)
Oversized Maps $8.50/square foot
Digital Production $15/CD, $20/flash drive
Light-Duty and Passenger Vehicles* $90/day
4WD and Off-Road Vehicles*$150/day
*Current IRS mileage rate for mileage over 50 and for all miles incurred in employee-owned vehicles.
Other Direct Costs.Other direct costs associated with the execution of a project, that are not included in the hourly rates above, are billed at cost plus 16%. These may include, but are not limited to, laboratory and drilling services, subcontractor services, authorized travel expenses, permit charges and filing fees, mailings and postage, performance bonds, sample handling and shipment, rental equipment, and vehicles other than covered by the above charges.
Annual Escalation. Standard rates subject to 3.5% annual escalation, on January 1..
Payment Terms. All fees will be billed to Client monthly and shall be due and payable upon receipt or as indicated in the contract provisions for the assignment. Invoices are delinquent if not paid within 10 days from receipt or per the contractually required payment terms.
Rincon Consultants, Inc.
Effective January 1, 2025
Equipment Rate
Environmental Site Assessment
Soil Vapor Extraction Monitoring Equipment $160
Four Gas Monitor $137
Flame Ionization Detector $110
Photo Ionization Detector $82
Hand Auger Sampler $62
Water Level Indicator, DC Purge Pump $46
CAPDash $7,500
Natural Resources Field Equipment
UAS Drone $300
Spotting or Fiberoptic Scope $170
Petterson Bat Ultrasound Detector/Recording Equipment $170 Sound Level Metering Field Package (Anemometer, Tripod and Digital Camera)$113 GPS (Sub-meter Accuracy)$67
Infrared Sensor Digital Camera or Computer Field Equipment $57 Scent Station $23
Laser Rangefinder/Altitude $11
Pit-fall Traps, Spotlights, Anemometer, GPS Units, Sterilized Sample Jar $9 Mammal Trap, Large/Small $1.55/$0.55
Water and Marine Resources Equipment
Boat (20 ft. Boston Whaler or Similar) $800
Multi Parameter Sonde (Temp, Cond, Turbidity, DO, pH) with GPS $170 Water Quality Equipment (DO, pH, Turbidity, Refractometer, Temperature)$62 Refractometer (Salinity) or Turbidity Meter $38
Large Block Nets $114
Minnow Trap $98
Net, Hand/Large Seine $57
Field Equipment Packages
Standard Field Package (Digital Camera, GPS, Thermometer, Binoculars, Tablet, Safety Equipment, and Botanic Collecting Equipment)
$114
Remote Field Package (Digital Camera, GPS, Thermometer, Binoculars, Tablet and Mifi, Delorme Satellite Beacon, 24-Hour Safety Phone)
$144
Amphibian/Vernal Pool Field Package (Digital Camera, GPS, Thermometer, Decon Chlorine, Waders, Float Tube, Hand Net, Field Microscope)
$170
Fisheries Equipment Package (Waders, Wetsuits, Dip Nets, Seine Nets, Bubblers, Buckets) $57 Underwater and Marine Sampling Gear (U/W Photo/Video Camera, Scuba Equipment (Tanks, BCD, Regulators, Wetsuits, etc.)
$57/diver
Marine Field Package (PFDs – Personal Flotation Devices, 100-foot Reel Tapes with Stainless Carabiners, Pelican Floats, Underwater Slates, Thermometer, Refractometer, Anemometer, Various Field Guides)
$100
Insurance, Hazard and Fees
Historic Research Fees $55
L&H Dive Insurance $57/diver
Level C Health and Safety $70/person
Attachment 3
Council Agenda 12-16-2025 12.C-28
Packet Page 129