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kimley-horn.com 555 Capitol Mall, Suite 300, Sacramento, California 95814 916 858 5800
March 19, 2024
Adriana Robles, P.E., CFM
City Engineer
City of Salinas Engineering Division
200 Lincoln Avenue
Salinas, CA 93901
Re: Scope of Services and Fee
Williams Road Safe Street Corridor Project PA&ED
Scope of Services
Phase 1: Project Approval and Environmental Document (PA/ED)
Task 1 – Project management, Coordination, & Documentation We assume the project management task for the PA&ED phase to occur over nine (9) months and conclude with the submittal of the Request for Authorization for the PS&E phase.
Task 1.1 Project & Grant Administration:
Kimley-Horn will supervise, coordinate, and monitor project design activities. Kimley -Horn will coordinate with the City, including providing monthly project status reports. We will develop and maintain a critical path method (CPM) project schedule, updating monthly, and as requested by the City. Kimley-Horn will assist the City in submitting Quarterly Performance Progress Reports to FHWA in conformance with posted guidance.
Task 1.2 Coordination and Meetings:
We anticipate holding an initial kick-off meeting with the City to discuss the proposed project approach, potential design challenges, schedule, and deadlines. We as sume up to 18 additional biweekly meetings with the City , with the remainder of coordination through email and telephone calls. Meetings will be summarized with meeting minutes, and we assume all meetings with be online format. If requested by the City, we can be available for limited in-person meetings, up to the estimated budget for this task.
Task 1.3 Coordination for RFA for PS&E
Kimley-Horn will assist the City with preparing the necessary documentation as required by FHWA to submit for the Request for Authorization (RFA) for the PS&E phase.
TASK DELIVERABLES
▪ Monthly invoices (PDF)
▪ Meeting notes (PDF)
▪ Baseline Agreement and RFA documentation (PDF)
▪ Monthly schedule updates (PDF)
EXHIBIT B - SCOPE OF SERVICES
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TASK 2 – Public Outreach and Stakeholder Coordination
Task 2.1 Stakeholder coordination:
Subtask 2.1.1 City Staff Design Meetings
Kimley-Horn will conduct focused meetings with City staff to discuss key project features , corridor segments, and design concerns, and solicit their feedback. These meetings are also expected to include coordination with the consultants developing the Alisal Streetscape Master Plan concepts. This scope of work assumes two (2) in-person meetings over the course of the project.
Subtask 2.1.2 Stakeholder Meetings
Kimley-Horn will conduct a series of meetings with affected stakeholders , and community groups and business groups to inform them about the project and solicit their feedback. This scope of work assumes up to three (3) meetings over the course of the project. If conditions dictate, virtual/online format meetings can be accommodated.
Subtask 2.1.3 Meetings with City Council Members and City Commission Groups In coordination with City staff, Kimley -Horn will prepare for and present an overview of the corridor study project to specific members of the City Council representative(s) for project area and relevant Staff and/or City Commissions . This scope assumes the Council members and commissions will be defined during the project kickoff meeting . These meetings will address the project scope and schedule, and provide an overview regarding our findings r egarding baseline conditions and alternatives. We will solicit feedback about the corridor which will be used to further identify existing corridor multimodal deficiencies and help define specific project objectives. This scope of work assumes up to four (4) meetings over the course of the project.
If conditions dictate, virtual/online format meetings can be accommodated.
Task 2.2 Community Meetings and Coordination:
Kimley-Horn will prepare for and facilitate two (2) Community Workshops in coordination with City staff.
The purpose of the workshops will be to provide a presentation on the project and collect public feedback on issues to consider in refining project improvements. This feedback will be used during Task 3.1 Concept Refinement.
The content for each community meeting will be refined based on input from the kick -off meeting and subsequent biweekly meetings . In partnership with the City , Kimley-Horn will promote the community meetings via the City’s social median channels and provide a forum to discuss issues and opportunities.
A draft and final flyer will be prepared for posting on the project website, emailing to stakeholders and persons on the project email contact list, and public posting (by City staff).
Task 2. - Project Information and Outreach Materials:
The outreach materials required for the meetings and coordination tasks above are included in this task and are assumed to be the following:
• PowerPoint presentation
• Meeting handouts
• Graphic poster boards
• Community meeting notice flyers
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TASK DELIVERABLES
▪ Community meeting notice flyers (2)
▪ Public outreach materials for all community, stakeholder and local government meetings, including graphic poster boards (up to 6, 24”x36”), PowerPoint presentations, handouts, and signup and comment sheets.
▪ Summary meeting notes for all community, stakeholder and local government meetings
TASK 3 – Preliminary Engineering
Task 3.1 Concept Refinement:
Based on City and stakeholder comments and input from the first community meeting, Kimley-Horn will refine the Williams Road Safety Improvements corridor design concepts. During concept refinement, options and trade-offs typically considered are variations on the roundabouts inscribed circle diameter and central island, location of the roundabout, and variations in the approach and departure geometry.
Kimley-Horn will evaluate up to three (3) alternatives including connection to different cross section alternatives developed for the Alisal Streetscape Master Plan for the roadway segments between the roundabouts. Layouts will be developed in CADD using aerial images. The refined concepts will be submitted to the City for review and comment.
Key features evaluated during this phase typically include:
⚫ Size and location of required intersection cont rol relative to right -of-way and geometric constraints
⚫ Local access / access control considerations
⚫ Alignment of approaches and departures
⚫ Cross section alternatives along Williams Road
⚫ Travel paths for bicyclists and pedestrians
⚫ Green street elements and storm water treatment areas ⚫ Existing driveway locations
⚫ Future conditions for roundabout to be considered and space left available for additional lanes
Underground utilities will not be considered in this evaluation.
It is assumed that constraints at the project location will be identified by the Client and provided to Kimley-Horn prior to development of the project concepts. This scope assumes development of one draft concept layout of each intersection control alternative.
Task 3.1 Deliverables:
o Concept alternatives (PDF).
Task 3.2 – Greenstreet & Stormwater Evaluation:
Kimley-Horn will prepare a stormwater treatment analysis for the project, which will include documenting treatment requirements, computing stormw ater treatment areas, and identify opportunities and feasibility of implementing green street principles for storm water quality control.
Alternatives may include but are not limited to impervious pavement, flow thru planters, underground storage, etc. The stormwater analysis will be submitted will be submitted with the Concept Alternatives.
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Task 3.3 - Urban Design Palate Concepts
Preliminary Landscape and Hardscape Concepts:
Kimley-Horn will develop up to three (3) different conceptual improvement themes that will identify the colors, materials, textures, layout and general size of landscape and hardscape improvements. It is anticipated that this information will be conveyed t hrough plans, elevations, sketches and sample character imagery. Consultant assumes up to one (1) round of revisions based on staff and/or stakeholder input. Additional revisions may be provided as additional services Preferred Landscape and Hardscape Concept:
Kimley-Horn will utilize input received from staff and stakeholders on the preliminary landscape and hardscape design concepts to create one (1) final preferred theme for final design direction prior to beginning the PS&E phase. Concept will illustrate final colors, materials, textures, layout and general size of hardscape and landscape elements. It is anticipated that this information will be conveyed through plans, elevations, sketches and sample character imagery. Consultant assumes up to one (1) round of revisions based on staff and/or stakeholder input. Additional revisions may be provided as additional services
Task 3.4 – Utility Coordination:
Kimley-Horn will notify PG&E and request that if they plan to install new facilities within the project area that they coordinate with the City as soon as possible. Record plans received from PG&E will be reviewed to identify potential utility companies and conflicts with the proposed improvements as well as identify high priority facilities. We will create utility impacts exhibits, which identify areas of potential utility conflict or high priority facilities. We will work with PG&E and with the City to determine a strategy for dealing with utility conflicts, including adjustments, relocations, and protection in place.
This scope assumes up to twenty (20) hours for this task.
Depending on the existing facilities within the project area, potholing may be required to determine exact locations of crossing utility conflicts or high priority facilities. Potholing recommendations will be made for work to be completed under Phase 2 of this project.
TASK DELIVERABLES
▪ Concept Alternatives (PDF)
▪ Stormwater Treatment Memorandum
▪ Draft and Final Concept Landscape and Hardscape Board (one (1) 24”x36” hardcopy board of final concept, PDF)
TASK 4 – Environmental Documentation
This scope of work for environmental documentation is consistent with Federal Highway Program Guidelines, Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM), Local Assistance Program Guidelines (LAPG), the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Both CEQA and NEPA are required due to core federal funding through the Cycle 2 Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Grant Program administered through FHWA.
All technical studies described herein will be prepared to comply with both CEQA and NEPA.
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Task 4.1 - Preliminary Environmental Study (PES) Form and Area of Potential Effects (APE) Map
Environmental issues that may require further detailed study will be documented in the PES for City concurrence prior to the initiation of the technical study work program. Consultant will draft a PES Form for C ity review with respect to the proposed project details. The C ity reviewed PES Form will be submitted to FHWA for review and approval. Environmental manager will be available for one site visit with the City to review the area and take comments on the PES Form. The Caltrans-approved PES Form will act as the final work scope for the required NEPA compliance documentation.
As part of this task, th e Consultant team will draft the Area of Potential Effects (APE) map for both Archaeology and Historic Architecture (as applicable) in coordination with the City and Caltrans. Once the City has reviewed and approved the APE map, the APE Map will be submitted, with the PES Form, for Caltrans Professionally Qualified Staff (PQS) approval. The APE map will then provide the cultural resources boundaries for the Caltrans PQS-prepared Screened Undertaking.
Task 4.2 Technical Study Work Program
Consultant proposes to prepare technical studies in conformance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), pertinent FHWA regulations, Caltrans’ Environmental Handbook, and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Consultant will coordinate w ith Caltrans staff to formalize the specific content and format requirements for each study. The Consultant team has developed the following technical study work plan to satisfy City and Caltrans’ environmental requirements (budgets for the following tasks assume responses on two consolidated, non-conflicting sets of City / Caltrans review comments).
Subtask 4.2.1: Air Quality Analysis
Based on our experience with Caltrans District 5, a review of the project concepts, and a review of the Caltrans PES Form, Consultant anticipates that air quality can be addressed within the context of the environmental document for construction purposes and would not require a technical study. In addition, the project is exempt from air quality conformity based on 40 CFR 93.126, Table 2, which lists Traffic Control Devices and Operating Assistance Other than Signalization Projects, as exempt from the requirement that a conformity determination be made.
Consistent with this Scope of Services, Consultant will prepare a Project of Air Quality Concern (POAQC) checklist. Accordingly, the following air quality technical study will be completed:
Fugitive dust and equipment exhaust emissions from construction activities will be quantitatively evaluated using the latest version of the Roadway Construction Emissions Model (RCEM). As the project involves a multi-lane roundabout and would not add roadway capacity or involve other physical roadway modifications, the analysis will briefly describe that the proposed project would improve intersection operations and not negatively impact air quality.
The particulate matter analysis will require PM2.5 interagency consultation with the Association of Monterey Bay Governments (AMBAG) Regional Planning Partnership Project Level Conformity Group to determine project level conformity.
This scope assumes that the project would not be a POAQC as determined by the checklist and related technical study.
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▪ This scope assumes that AMBAG interagency consultation will be conducted via teleconference.
▪ This scope excludes operational emissions quantification. ▪ This scope excludes Quantitative Transportation Conformity Hot-Spot Analysis.
Subtask 4.2.2: Acoustical Analysis
Consultant will prepare a noise study report consistent with the Caltrans Noise Analysis Protocol (May 2011) and Technical Noise Supplement (TeNS) to address traffic noise impacts on land uses located adjacent to the proposed project. Noise standards regulating noise impacts, including the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Noise Abatement Criteria (NAC) and applicable local noise ordinances, will be discussed for land uses located adjacent to the project. The areas with potential future traffic noise impacts will be identified using land use information, aerial photographs, and field reconnaissance. A discussion of any existing sensitive uses and approved future uses in the project vicinity will be included.
Ambient noise level measurements will be conducted to establish the existing noise environment at representative noise-sensitive land uses along Williams Road within the project area. Short-term (20-minute) noise level measurements will be conducted at up to four locations with concurrent traffic counts to document the existing noise environment and to calibrate the traffic noise model. Long-term 24-hour noise level measurements will be conducted at one representative location to identify the peak traffic noise hour. Observations of other noise sources, barriers, terrains, building heights, and other site-specific information will be noted during each measurement period.
Short-term noise impacts from project construction sources will be analyzed based on the equipment expected to be used, length of a specific construction task, equipment power type (gasoline or diesel engine), horsepower, load factor, and percentage of time in use. The construction noise impact will be evaluated in terms of maximum levels (Lmax) and the frequency of occurrence at adjacent noise-sensitive locations. Analysis requirements will be based on the sensitivity of the area and the City’s Noise Ordinance specifications.
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Traffic Noise Model (TNM) version 2.5 will be used to evaluate the traffic noise levels associated with the following project scenarios:
Existing, Future No Build, and one Future Build Alternative. Model input data include peak hour traffic volumes, vehicle mix among autos, medium and heavy trucks, vehicle speeds, ground attenuation factors, and roadway configurations. The existing and futur e traffic conditions will assume either the worst-case traffic condition or the peak-hour traffic volumes provided in limited traffic study, whichever is lower.
Noise abatement measures (noise barriers) designed to reduce long-term traffic noise impacts by 5 dBA or more, as required to be feasible, will be evaluated if warranted. This Scope of Services assumes that, based on these findings, a Noise Abatement Decision Report will not be required.
Task 4.2.3: Hazardous Materials Memorandum
Consultant will prepare the Initial Site Assessment (ISA) in general accordance with the Caltrans ISA guidelines and ASTM Standard E-1527-13. Exceptions in the Phase I standard include: 1) no title searches or property appraisals will be performed for the subject property and vicinity, and 2) no direct interviews of the owners of the subject parcels except for City staff will be performed. Soil sampling and testing will not be performed as part of the Phase I ISA. Should additional analysis including soil testing be required, this can be accommodated under a separate scope of work.
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Consultant will review available data, including previous studies, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) facility inspections and plans, site investigation reports, grou ndwater monitoring reports, and federal and state record reviews within one mile of the Project site.
The available records will be used to determine the potential presence of RECs by previous land use and any historic operations that have had a high probability of RECs. This research will also be used to help support the absence of RECs.
Subtask 4.2.4: Natural Environment Study
Consultant will prepare a report discussing the results of a literature review and field studies, and analysis of potential project impact on natural resources. The report will provide information on use of the site (known and potential) by sensitive species identified during the desktop review and surveys. Potential use of the project area by special-status wildlife and plant species will be ranked qualitatively depending upon the suitability of the habitat and/or proximity of any known records found during the database search. Species observed on -site will be reported in the findings. Based on the findings and likelihood of occur rences of special-status species, Consultant will include a discussion of potential constraints that may be required during project activities to further inform project design and implementation.
The report will provide an analysis of special-status species and habitats within the project area, and will include an impact analyses and provide mitigation measures. In addition, Sequoia will develop a detailed set of maps representing habitat types as well as observed and historic locations of special-status species on and in the vicinity of the project site.
Consultant will perform research and compile online database lists of special-status species from the following sources:
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB), and California Native Plant Society (CNPS), and • Existing peer-reviewed literature, environmental documents, etc.
Consultant will then conduct a reconnaissance-level site visit to determine what biological resources and special-status species habitat may be present. Consultant will prepare a NES report following the Caltrans Standard Environmental Reference template format. The NES will evaluate all observed biological resources and provide avoidance and minimization measures for resources with potential to occur in or near the project site. The NES will include mapping indicating the locations of suitable habitat for federally protected species. It will also include avoidance and minimization measures to minimize the project’s impacts/effects to biological resources.
Subtask 4.2.5: Cultural Resources
APE Map: All Section 106 project reports must include a formal area of potential effect (APE) map. The project archaeologist will prepare a draft text description and map depicting the project’s cultural resources APE (see Task 4.1). The APE will include all areas within the proposed excavation extent as well as all project support areas, such as staging areas and temporary access roads, if needed. The APE map will be reviewed and approved by Caltrans and may need to be modified if there are alterations to the project or if Caltrans has comments on the map. The APE map will be included in the final technical report.
Background Research: The project archaeologist will conduct a California Historical Resources Information Systems (CHRIS) records search for the APE and a 0.25-mile radius at the Northwest Information Center (NWIC), which houses cultural resource records for Monterey County. The purpose of the records search will be to identify any previously recorded cultural resources that may be located within the APE. In addition to a review of previously prepared site records and reports, the records search will also review historical City of Salinas, March 19, 2024
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maps, ethnographies, the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), the California Register of Historical Resources (CRHR), the California Built Environment Resources Directory (BERD), and the lists of California State Historical Landmarks, California Points of Historical Interest, and Archaeological Determinations of Eligibility. Moreover, the archaeologist will review soil maps to determine if there is a potential for buried cultural resources to be present within the APE.
Concurrently, the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) will be contacted for a review of their Sacred Lands File (SLF) database. The NAHC will determine if any NAHC- listed Native American sacred lands are located within the APE. In addition, the NAHC will provide a list of Native American contacts who may have additional information about cultural or tribal cultural resources in the vicinity of the Project. The archaeologist will prepare and mail one round of letters to the NAHC-listed contacts, requesting that they contact us if they know of any Native American cultural resources in the vicinity of the project.
Fieldwork: The project team’s archaeologists will conduct an intensive surface survey (10-to- 15-meter transects) of all accessible land within the APE. The purpose of the survey will be to determine presence/absence of prehistoric and/or historical period cultural materials as well as surface topography and soil characteristics that suggest potential for buried cultural materials.
Reporting: The project team will prepare a final technical report that documents the results of the background research and field efforts and contains recommendations for the project moving forward. The report will be compliant with Section 106 of the NHPA and address CEQA requirements.
Subtask 4.2.6: Visual Assessment Memorandum
It is anticipated that the Caltrans’ Questionnaire to Determine Visual Impact Assessment (VIA) Level score would below 15 for this project. Therefore, the appropriate document level is a technical memorandum. The Consultant will prepare the memorandum consistent with the current Caltrans Landscape Architecture Program’s recommended ou tline per the SER.
The Memorandum will briefly discuss the existing visual setting, sensitive receptors, and will analyze the visual change as compared to baseline conditions. This analysis will summarize the project’s visual change. The brief technical memorandum will address visual issues and provide a rationale why a formal technical study is not required, per the Caltrans SER. This scope excludes formal visual report preparation, viewshed mapping analysis, Key View analysis, and photo simulations.
Subtask 4.2.7: Traffic and Circulation Memo
Data Collection and Meetings
This scope of work will build off of the previous Intersection Control Evaluation (ICE) prepared for the project. Kimley-Horn shall be entitled to rely on the completeness and accuracy of all information provided by the City. Prior to initiating work on this task, Kimley- Horn will scope traffic study approach with City staff. Any additional analysis not included in this scope of work may require an amendment to scope and fee.
The City shall provide all information requested by Kimley-Horn during the project including, but not limited to the following:
▪ Recent/relevant project area traffic data (i.e., volumes, classifications, speeds, collisions, etc.)
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▪ Forecast traffic data (volume, truck volumes, etc.) in readily useable format for Cumulative Conditions
▪ Seasonal adjustment factors to convert average daily traffic (ADT) to average annual daily traffic (AADT)
Kimley-Horn will complete a site visit of the immediate project vicinity to observe existing operations and lane configurations, vehicle storage lengths, existing traffic control, speed limits, lane utilization, adjacent land uses, and other readily apparent features for the study facilities that are deemed by Kimley-Horn to be relevant to the Scope of Services.
This Scope of Services includes collection of three (3) total 48-hour weekday, AM and PM peak-period intersection turning movement counts (2 hours each peak, 8 hours total per intersection). We will also collect up to three (3) 7-day bi-directional roadway volume and vehicle classification counts. The purpose of this data is to inform the existing conditions operations analysis, and to establish the existing truck volumes.
Kimley-Horn will participate in up to two (2) total project meetings.
Local Transportation Analysis (LTA)
A weekday AM and PM peak-hour local transportation analysis (LTA) will be completed. This analysis will include a Level of Service (LOS) analysis for the following scenarios:
A. Opening Year Conditions+
B. Opening Year plus Proposed Project Conditions ++
C. Cumulative Conditions+++
D. Cumulative plus Proposed Project Conditions++
+ To be established by manually adding annual growth to the existing traffic count volumes
++ “Proposed Project” involves the conversion from Side-Street Stop Control (SSSC) to Roundabout
+++ To be established using readily-useable data to be provided by the City
The LOS analysis will be completed for the single project intersection. LOS will be determined for the time periods and analysis scenarios listed above. LOS for each scenario will be determined using methods defined in the Highway Capacity Manual, using appropriate traffic analysis software (Synchro® and Sidra®) .
Efforts completed in this Task will be documented in brief technical memorandum format with graphics as deemed appropriate by Kimley-Horn. We will prepare and submit electronic copies of the following deliverables to the project team:
▪ Draft – comprehensive traffic study
▪ Final – incorporation of consolidated, non-conflicting comments on the Draft
Task 4.3 NEPA Documentation
Consultant will prepare a NEPA CatEx, with supporting technical studies identified above, pursuant to Section 23 USC 326, 23 CFR 771 activity (c)(23). Consultant will also prepare a Draft Environmental Commitments Record (ECR), if necessary, which will be submitted to Caltrans for review and approval. Should any of the studies identify the need to prepare the more time -consuming Environmental Assessment, a separate scope and fee will be provided to the City.
Task 4.4 CEQA Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration Consultant will prepare the IS/MND for the roundabout project in conformance with CEQA and the regulations, requirements, and procedures of the City and other responsible Public Agencies with City of Salinas, March 19, 2024
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jurisdiction by law. The analysis will focus on the potential direct and indirect effects of the roundabout projects, considering the environmental resources within and immediately surrounding the existing Williams Road corridor.
Administrative Draft IS/MND
Consultant will prepare an Administrative Draft IS/MND in accordance with industry standards and City CEQA criteria. Consultant will evaluate relevant and readily available information with respect to the existing conditions, the potential adverse effects of project implementation (both individual and cumulative), and measures to mitigate such effects.
Consultant will conduct quality control review of each IS/MND submittal prior to its submittal to City for review. The IS/MND will be reviewed for compliance with CEQA guidelines and requirements.
Consultant will review the document to make sure that the IS/MND is consistent with the guidelines related to CEQA, City regulations, and any other applicable guidelines, regulations, or laws. In addition, the analysis in each environmental topical section will be evaluated to verif y that the potential indirect and direct impacts of the proposed project are thoroughly addressed, and adequate minimization, avoidance or mitigation measures are included.
Consultant will prepare the Administrative Draft IS/MND and submit electronically to the City for review.
Should one or more impacts be identified as significant and unavoidable after mitigation, thus necessitating the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) under CEQA, a separate scope of work and budget can be prepared for the City.
Screencheck Draft IS/MND
Upon receipt of City review comments, Consultant will revise the Administrative Draft IS/MND and provide a Screencheck Draft IS/MND for final City approval prior to public review. Consultant will respond up to two (2) rounds of City comments received on the Administrative Draft IS/MND.
Public Distribution and Review
Electronic document availability is highly recommended and encouraged. However, u p to five (5) copies of the Public Review Draft IS/MND will be provided for public review at public locations.
Consultant will also prepare required noticing. Document distribution to local agencies or property owners shall be the responsibility of the City. Consultant can assist with electronic document submittal to the State Clearinghouse if requested by the City.
Consultant will work with the City to prepare a Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Notice of Availability for an Initial Study for publication in the newspaper of general circulation.
Response to Comments
Consultant will respond to comments received on the Draft IS/MND during the 30-day public review period. The Draft Responses to Comments will be prepared for review by City staff. Following review of the Draft Responses to Comments, Consultant will finalize the Response to Comments section for inclusion in the Final IS/MND. This scope of work assumes 40 hours of effort for the response to comments.
Final Environmental Document
To comply with the Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 (AB 3180), Consultant will prepare a Draft Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) which will be submitted to the City for review and approval. Consultant will respond to one (1) complete set of City comments on the Draft MMRP. The Draft MMRP will be defined through working with staff to identify appropriate monitoring steps and procedures in order to provide a basis for monitoring such measures during and upon City of Salinas, March 19, 2024
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project implementation. The Final IS/MND will be assembled including the Draft IS/MND, Comments and Responses, Technical Appendices, and Final MMRP.
Consultant will complete the CEQA process for environmental clearance including the filing of the Notice of Determination (NOD). A draft NOD will be prepared and submitted to the City for review and comment. Following the review, Consultant will prepare a Final NOD and submit to the City.
Consultant will work with the City to file the NOD with the City Clerk’s office within five (5) days of the City approval of the IS/MND and/or project. At that time, the City will also pay the current CDFW CEQA Document Filing Fee. The filing fee is not included in the budget.
Task 4.5 Environmental Coordination and Meeting Attendance
Project Coordination: Kimley-Horn’s environmental task leader will provide project management, review, quality control/quality assurance throughout the duration of Task 4. The task leader will coordinate with state and local agencies regarding the environmental documents.
Meeting Attendance: Consultant’s environmental task leader estimates and has budgeted for up to 12 meetings with City staff. Meetings include the PES Form site visit, a “kick -off meeting”, and ongoing project status/strategy meetings, and up to 2 public meet ings. This scope of work assumes a total of 40 hours for meeting and coordination time.
TASK DELIVERABLES
▪ Administrative Draft IS/MND (PDF)
▪ Public Review Draft IS/MND (with appendices/technical memos) (PDF) ▪ Written Responses to Public Comments (PDF)
▪ Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (PDF)
▪ Draft CEQA Notices (NOI/NOA, NOC, NOD) (PDF)
Schedule
We will provide our services as noted in the above Scope of Services and will complete the work within a schedule mutually agreed to at the kick-off meeting.
Fee and Billing
Kimley-Horn will perform the services in Tasks 1 - 4 on a labor fee plus expense basis with the maximum labor fee shown below.
Task 1 Project Management, Coordination, & Documentation $_ 39,790__ Task 2 Public Outreach and Stakeholder Coordination $__52,270 _ Task 3 Preliminary Engineering $__66,700__
Task 4 Environmental Documentation $_ 160,130 _
Maximum Labor Fee $_318,890 _
Direct Costs $__59,975_
Total Contract $_378,865 _
Kimley-Horn will not exceed the total maximum labor fee shown without authorization from the Client.
Individual task amounts are provided for budgeting purposes only. Kimley -Horn reserves the right to reallocate amounts among tasks as necessary.
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Labor fee will be billed on an hourly basis according to our then-current rates. As to these tasks, direct reimbursable expenses such as express delivery services, fees, air travel, and other direct expenses will be billed at 1.10 times cost. A percentage of labor fee will be added to each invoice to cover certain other expenses as to these tasks such as telecommunications, in -house reproduction, postage, supplies, project related computer time, and local mileage. Administrative time related to the project may be billed hourly. All permitting, application, and similar project fees will be paid directly by the Client. Should the Client request Kimley-Horn to advance any such project fees on the Client’s behalf, an invoice for such fees, with a ten percent (10%) markup, will be immediately issued to and paid by the Client.
Payment will be due within 30 days of your receipt of the invoice and should include the invoice number and Kimley-Horn project number.
Additional Work
Kimley Horn is fully prepared to immediately start the preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) construction documents should the City seek to continue the contract.
We appreciate the opportunity to provide these services to you. Please contact me at (916) 571 -1016 if you have any questions.
Very truly yours,
KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
Sean Houck, P.E.
P.E. No. C59500
Hourly Billing Rate $415 $360 $325 $275 $255 $225 $175 $150 Task 1 Project Management, Coordination, & Documentation 42 2 84 18 146 $ 39,790
1.1 Project & Grant Administration 30 18 48 $ 10,350
1.2 Coordination and Meetings 40 40 80 $ 24,600
1.3 Coordination for RFA for PS&E 2 2 14 18 $ 4,840
Task 2 Public Outreach and Stakeholder Coordination 4 42 12 10 68 20 40 196 $ 52,270
2.1 Stakeholder Coordination
2.1.1 City Staff Design Meetings 8 8 16 $ 4,920
2.1.2 Stakeholder Meetings 6 10 16 $ 4,710
2.1.3 Meetings with City Council Members and City Commission Groups 8 12 20 $ 5,940
2.2 Community Meetings and Coordination 12 18 30 $ 8,910
2.3 Project Information and Outreach Materials 4 8 12 10 20 20 40 114 $ 27,790 Task 3 Preliminary Engineering 10 34 10 110 40 70 274 $ 66,700
3.1 Concept Refinement 10 6 4 40 40 60 160 $ 36,350
3.2 Greenstreet & Stormwater Evaluation 20 50 70 $ 19,250
3.3 Urban Design Palate Concepts 6 20 26 $ 7,050
3.4 Utility Coordination 2 6 10 18 $ 4,050
Task 4 Environmental Documentation 2 98 106 220 72 110 45 653 $ 160,130
4.1 PES and APE Map 6 20 26 $ 5,450
4.2 Technical Study Work Program
4.2.1 Air Quality Analysis 2 20 35 57 $ 15,075
4.2.2 Acoustical Analysis 2 16 45 63 $ 16,525
4.2.3 Hazardous Materials Memorandum 20 20 $ 5,100
4.2.4 Natural Environment Study/Biological Assessment 2 2 4 $ 1,100
4.2.5 Cultural Resources 2 40 40 15 97 $ 24,100
4.2.6 Visual Assessment Memorandum 2 10 12 $ 2,900
4.2.7 Traffic and Circulation Memorandum 2 163 04 06 02 0 10 178 $ 42,980
4.3 NEPA Documentation 16 16 $ 5,200
4.4 CEQA Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 20 40 60 20 140 $ 30,200
4.5 Environmental Coordination and Meeting Attendance 30 10 40 $ 11,500 TOTAL HOURS 6 94 144 128 482 132 220 63 1269
Subtotal Labor: $2,490 $33,840 $46,800 $35,200 $122,910 $29,700 $38,500 $9,450 $ 318,890 Other Direct Costs $ 59,975
Escalation $ 7,975
Natural Environment Study/Biological Assessment $ 40,000 NDS Traffic Counts $ 10,000
Travel/Mileage $ 2,000
TOTAL COST: $ 378,865
CITY OF SALINAS
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KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
STANDARD PROVISIONS
1) Kimley-Horn's Scope of Services and Additional Services. Kimley-Horn will perform only the services specifically described in this Agreement. If requested by the Client and agreed to by Kimley -Horn, Kimley- Horn will perform Additional Services, which shall be governed by these provisions. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, the Client shall pay Kimley -Horn for any Additional Services a n amount based upon Kimley - Horn’s then -current hourly rates plus an amount to cover certain direct expenses including telecommunications, in-house reproduction, postage, supplies, project related computer time, and local mileage. Other direct expenses will be billed at 1.15 times cost.
2) Client's Responsibilities. In addition to other responsibilities herein or imposed by law, the Client shall:
a. Designate in writing a person to act as its representative, such person having complete authority to transmit instructions, receive information, and make or interpret the Client's decisions. b. Provide all information and criteria as to the Client's requirements, objectives, and expectations for the project and all standards of development, design, or construction. c. Provide Kimley-Horn all available studies, plans, or other documents pertaining to the project, such as surveys, engineering data, environmental information, etc., all of which Kimley-Horn may rely upon. d. Arrange for access to the site and other property as required for Kimley-Horn to provide its services. e. Review all documents or reports presented by Kimley -Horn and communicate decisions pertaining thereto within a reasonable time so as not to delay Kimley-Horn. f. Furnish approvals and permits from governmenta l authorities having jurisdiction over the project and approvals and consents from other parties as may be necessary. g. Obtain any independent accounting, legal, insurance, cost estimating, and feasibility services required by Client.
h. Give prompt written notice to Kimley -Horn whenever the Client becomes aware of any development that affects Kimley-Horn's services or any defect or noncompliance in any aspect of the project.
3) Period of Services. Unless otherwise stated herein, Kimley-Horn will begin work after receipt of a properly executed copy of this Agreement. This Agreement assumes conditions permitting continuous and orderly progress through completion of the services. Times for perform ance shall be extended as necessary for delays or suspensions due to circumstances that Kimley-Horn does not control. If such delay or suspension extends for more than six months, Kimley-Horn’s compensation shall be renegotiated.
4) Method of Payment. Client shall pay Kimley-Horn as follows:
a. Invoices will be submitted periodically for services performed and expenses incurred. Invoices are due and payable upon presentation. Client shall pay Kimley-Horn a time price differential of one and one-half percent (1.5%) of the outstanding amount of each invoice that is overdue for more than 30 days. The Client shall also pay any applicable sales tax. All retainers will be held by Kimley-Horn and applied against the final invoice.
If the Client fails to make any payment due under this or any other agreement within 30 days after presentation, Kimley-Horn may, after giving notice to the Client, suspend services and withhold deliverables until all amounts due are paid, and may commence legal proceedings including filing liens to secure payment. b. If the Client relies on payment or proceeds from a third party to pay Kimley -Horn and Client does not pay Kimley-Horn’s invoice within 60 days of receipt, Kimley-Horn may communicate directly with such third party to secure payment.
c. If the Client objects to an invoice, it must advise Kimley -Horn in writing giving its reasons within 14 days of receipt of the invoice or the Client’s objections will be waived, and the invoice shall conclusively be deemed due and owing. If the Clie nt objects to only a portion of the invoice, payment for all other portions remains due.
d. If Kimley-Horn initiates legal proceedings to collect payment, it may recover, in addition to all amounts due, its reasonable attorneys' fees, reasonable experts' fees, and other expenses related to the proceedings. Such expenses shall include the cost, at Kimley -Horn's normal hourly billing rates, of the time devoted to such proceedings by its employees.
e. The Client agrees that the payment to Kimley -Horn is not subject to any contingency or condition. Kimley - Horn may negotiate payment of any check tendered by the Client, even if the words “in full satisfaction” or words intended to have similar effect appear on the check without such negotiation being an accord and satisfaction of any disputed debt and without prejudicing any right of Kimley-Horn to collect additional amounts from the Client.
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5) Use of Documents. All documents and data prepared by Kimley-Horn are related exclusively to the services described in this Agreement and may be used only if the Client has satisfied all of its obligations under this Agreement. They are not intended or represented to be suitable for use or reuse by the Client or others on extensions of this project or on any other project. Any mo difications by the Client to any of Kimley -Horn’s documents, or any reuse of the documents without written authorization by Kimley-Horn will be at the Client's sole risk and without liability to Kimley -Horn, and the Client shall indemnify, defend and hold Kimley-Horn harmless from all claims, damages, losses and expenses, including but not limited to attorneys' fees, resulting therefrom. Kimley-Horn’s electronic files and source code remain the property of Kimley -Horn and shall be provided to the Client only if expressly provided for in this Agreement. Any electronic files not containing an electronic seal are provided only for the convenience of the Client and use of them is at the Client’s sole risk.
In the case of any defects in the electronic files or any discrepancies between them and the hardcopy of the documents prepared by Kimley-Horn, the hardcopy shall govern.
6) Intellectual Property. Kimley-Horn may use or develop its proprietary software, patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and other intellectual property owned by Kimley-Horn or its affiliates (“Intellectual Property”) in the performance of this Agreement. Unless explicitly agreed to in writing by both parties to the contrary, Kimley-Horn maintains all interest in and ownership of its Intellectual Property and conveys no interest, ownership, license to use, or any other rights in the Intellectual Property to Client. Any enhancements of Intellectual Property made during the performance of this Agreement are solely owned by Kimley-Horn and its affiliates. If Kimley-Horn’s services include providing Client with access to or a license for Kimley-Horn’s (or its affiliates’) proprietary software or technology, Client agrees to the terms of the Software License Agreement set forth at https://www.kimley-horn.com/khts-software-license-agreement (“the License Agreement”) which terms are incorporated herein by reference.
7) Opinions of Cost. Because Kimley-Horn does not control the cost of labor, materials, equipment or services furnished by others, methods of determining prices, or competitive bidding or market conditions, any opinions rendered as to costs, including but not limited to the costs of construction and mate rials, are made solely based on its judgment as a professional familiar with the industry. Kimley-Horn cannot and does not guarantee that proposals, bids or actual costs will not vary from its opinions of cost. If the Client wishes greater assurance as to the amount of any cost, it shall employ an independent cost estimator. Kimley-Horn's services required to bring costs within any limitation established by the Client will be paid for as Additional Services.
8) Termination. The obligation to provide further services under this Agreement may be terminated by either party upon seven days' written notice in the event of substantial failure by the other party to perform in accordance with the terms hereof, or upon thirty days’ wr itten notice for the convenience of the terminating party. Kimley -Horn shall be paid for all services rendered and expenses incurred to the effective date of termination, and other reasonable expenses incurred by Kimley-Horn as a result of such termination.
9) Standard of Care. The standard of care applicable to Kimley-Horn’s services will be the degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised by consultants performing the same or similar services in the same locality at the time the services are provided. No warranty, express or implied, is made or intended by Kimley-Horn's performance of services, and it is agreed that Kimley-Horn is not a fiduciary with respect to the Client.
10) LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. In recognition of the relative risks and benefits of the Project to the Client and Kimley-Horn, the risks are allocated such that, to the fullest extent allowed by law, and notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement or the existence of applicable insurance coverage, that the total liability, in the aggregate, of Kimley-Horn and Kimley-Horn's officers, directors, employees, agents, and subconsultants to the Client or to anyone claiming by, through or under the Client, for any and all claims, losses, costs or damages whatsoever arising out of or i n any way related to the services under this Agreement from any causes, including but not limited to, the negligence, professional errors or omissions, strict liability or breach of contract or any warranty, express or implied, of Kimley-Horn or Kimley-Horn's officers, directors, employees, agents, and subconsultants, shall not exceed twice the total compensation received by Kimley -Horn under this Agreement or $50,000, whichever is greater. Higher limits of liability may be negotiated for additional fee.
This Section is intended solely to limit the remedies available to the Client or those claiming by or through the Client, and nothing in this Section shall require the Client to indemnify Kimley-Horn.
11) Mutual Waiver of Consequential Damages. In no event s hall either party be liable to the other for any consequential, incidental, punitive, or indirect damages including but not limited to loss of income or loss of profits.
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12) Construction Costs. Under no circumstances shall Kimley -Horn be liable for extra cos ts or other consequences due to unknown conditions or related to the failure of contractors to perform work in accordance with the plans and specifications. Kimley-Horn shall have no liability whatsoever for any costs arising out of the Client’s decision to obtain bids or proceed with construction before Kimley -Horn has issued final, fully approved plans and specifications. The Client acknowledges that all preliminary plans are subject to substantial revision until plans are fully approved and all permits obtained.
13) Certifications. All requests for Kimley -Horn to execute certificates, lender consents, or other third -party reliance letters must be submitted to Kimley-Horn at least 14 days prior to the requested date of execution.
Kimley-Horn shall no t be required to execute certificates, consents, or third -party reliance letters that are inaccurate, that relate to facts of which Kimley -Horn does not have actual knowledge, or that would cause Kimley-Horn to violate applicable rules of professional responsibility.
14) Dispute Resolution. All claims arising out of this Agreement or its breach shall be submitted first to mediation in accordance with the American Arbitration Association as a condition precedent to litigation. Any mediation or civil action by Client must be commenced within one year of the accrual of the cause of action asserted but in no event later than allowed by applicable statutes.
15) Hazardous Substances and Conditions. Kimley-Horn shall not be a custodian, transporter, handler, arranger, contractor, or remediator with respect to hazardous substances and conditions. Kimley -Horn's services will be limited to analysis, recommendations, and reporting, including, when agreed to, plans and specifications for isolation, removal, or remediation . Kimley -Horn will notify the Client of unanticipated hazardous substances or conditions of which Kimley-Horn actually becomes aware. Kimley-Horn may stop affected portions of its services until the hazardous substance or condition is eliminated.
16) Construction Phase Services.
a. If Kimley-Horn prepares construction documents and Kimley-Horn is not retained to make periodic site visits, the Client assumes all responsibility for interpretation of the documents and for construction observation, and the Client waives any claims against Kimley-Horn in any way connected thereto. b. Kimley-Horn shall have no responsibility for any contractor's means, methods, techniques, equipment choice and usage, equipment maintenance and inspection, sequence, schedule, safety programs, or safety practices, nor shall Kimley-Horn have any authority or responsibility to stop or direct the work of any contractor. Kimley- Horn's visits will be for the purpose of endeavoring to provide the Client a greater degree of confidence that the completed work of its contractors will generally conform to the construction documents prepared by Kimley- Horn. Kimley-Horn neither guarantees the performance of contracto rs, nor assumes responsibility for any contractor’s failure to perform its work in accordance with the contract documents. c. Kimley-Horn is not responsible for any duties assigned to it in the construction contract that are not expressly provided for in this Agreement. The Client agrees that each contract with any contractor shall state that the contractor shall be solely responsible for job site safety and its means and methods; that the contractor shall indemnify the Client and Kimley-Horn for all claims and liability arising out of job site accidents; and that the Client and Kimley-Horn shall be made additional insureds under the contractor’s general liability insurance policy.
17) No Third -Party Beneficiaries; Assignment and Subcontracting. This Agreement g ives no rights or benefits to anyone other than the Client and Kimley -Horn, and all duties and responsibilities undertaken pursuant to this Agreement will be for the sole benefit of the Client and Kimley -Horn. The Client shall not assign or transfer any rights under or interest in this Agreement, or any claim arising out of the performance of services by Kimley -Horn, without the written consent of Kimley -Horn. Kimley-Horn reserves the right to augment its staff with subconsultants as it deems appropriate due to project logistics, schedules, or market conditions. If Kimley -Horn exercises this right, Kimley -Horn will maintain the agreed -upon billing rates for services identified in the contract, regardless of whether the services are provided by in -house employees, contract employees, or independent subconsultants.
18) Confidentiality. The Client consents to the use and dissemination by Kimley -Horn of photographs of the project and to the use by Kimley -Horn of facts, data and information obtained by Kimley -Horn in the performance of its services. If, however, any facts, data or information are specifically identified in writing by the Client as confidential, Kimley-Horn shall use reasonable care to maintain the confidentiality of that material.
19) Miscellaneous Provisions. This Agreement is to be governed by the law of the State of California. This Agreement contains the entire and fully integrated agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior City of Salinas, January 24, 2024
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and contemporaneous negotiations, representations, agreements, or understandings, whether written or oral.
Except as provided in Section 1, this Agreement can be supplemented or amended only by a written document executed by both parties. Any conflicting or additional terms on any purchase order issued by the Client shall be void and are hereby expressly rejected by Kimley-Horn. If Client requires Kimley-Horn to register with or use an online vendor portal for payment or any other purpose, any terms included in the registration or use of the online vendor portal that are inconsistent or in addition to these terms shall be void and shall have no effect on Kimley -Horn or this Agreement. Any provision in this Agreement that is unenforceable shall be ineffective to the extent of such unenforceability without invalida ting the remaining provisions. The non - enforcement of any provision by either party shall not constitute a waiver of that provision nor shall it affect the enforceability of that provision or of the remainder of this Agreement.