AGREEMENT WITH BIGGS CARDOSA ASSOCIATES, INC.
FOR DESIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
FOR
BERMUDA DRIVE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
This Agreement, made and entered into this day of ____________________, by and between the CITY OF SAN MATEO, a municipal corporation existing under the laws of the State of California (“CITY”), and Biggs Cardosa Associates, Inc., a corporation, (“CONSULTANT”), whose address is 1111 Broadway, Suite 1510 Oakland CA 94607:
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CITALS:
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ITY desires certain professional engineering design services hereinafter described.
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ITY desires to engage CONSULTANT to provide these professional engineering design services by reason of its qualifications and experience for performing such services and CONSULTANT has offered to provide the required services on the terms and in the manner set forth herein.
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OW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED as follows:
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ECTION 1 - SCOPE OF SERVICES
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he scope of services to be performed by CONSULTANT under this Agreement is as described in Exhibit A to this Agreement, attached and incorporated by reference.
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ECTION 2 - DUTIES OF CONSULTANT
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ONSULTANT shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy and coordination of all work furnished by CONSULTANT under this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall, without additional compensation, correct or revise any errors or deficiencies in its work.
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ONSULTANT represents that it is qualified to furnish the services described under this Agreement.
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ONSULTANT shall be responsible for employing or engaging all persons necessary to perform the services of CONSULTANT.
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NSULTANT agrees to comply with the City’s minimum wage ordinance as codified in Municipal Code Chapter 5.92, which differs from the state minimum wage and includes a Consumer Price Index escalator.
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ECTION 3 - DUTIES OF CITY
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ITY shall provide pertinent information regarding its requirements for the project.
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ITY shall examine documents submitted by CONSULTANT and shall render decisions pertaining thereto promptly, to avoid unreasonable delay in the progress of CONSULTANT's work.
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ECTION 4 - TERM
The services to be performed under this Agreement shall commence upon execution of agreement and continue until all work is completed and accepted by the City’s project manager.
CITY agrees to exercise due diligence in performing its tasks to implement the CONSULTANT'S timetable.
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ECTION 5 - PAYMENT
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ayment shall be made by CITY only for services rendered and upon submission of a payment request upon completion and CITY approval of the work performed. In consideration for the full performance of the services set forth in Exhibit A, CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT a fee, on a time and expense reimbursement basis, in an amount not to exceed $696,000, pursuant to rates stated in Exhibit B to this Agreement, attached and incorporated by reference.
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ECTION 6 - TERMINATION
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ithout limitation to such rights or remedies as CITY shall otherwise have by law, CITY shall have the right to terminate this Agreement or suspend work on the Project for any reason, upon ten (10) days' written notice to CONSULTANT. CONSULTANT agrees to cease all work under this Agreement upon receipt of said written notice.
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pon termination and upon CITY's payment of the amount required to be paid, documents become the property of CITY, and CONSULTANT shall transfer them to CITY upon request without additional compensation.
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ECTION 7 - OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
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documents prepared by CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement, although instruments of professional service, are and shall be the property of CITY, whether the project for which they are made is executed or not.
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ECTION 8 - CONFIDENTIALITY
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ll reports and documents prepared by CONSULTANT in connection with the performance of this Agreement are confidential until released by CITY to the public. CONSULTANT shall not make any such documents or information available to any individual or organization not employed by CONSULTANT or CITY without the written consent of CITY before any such release.
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ECTION 9 - INTEREST OF CONSULTANT
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ONSULTANT covenants that it presently has no interest, and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, financial or otherwise, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of the services under this Agreement.
SECTION 10 - CONSULTANT'S STATUS
It is expressly agreed that in the performance of the professional services required under this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall at all times be considered an independent CONSULTANT as defined in Labor Code Section 3353, under control of the CITY as to the result of the work but not the means by which the result is accomplished. Nothing herein shall be construed to make CONSULTANT an agent or employee of CITY while providing services under this Agreement.
SECTION 11 - INDEMNITY
CONSULTANT agrees to hold harmless and indemnify CITY, its elected and appointed officials, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, loss, liability, damage, and expense arising out of CONSULTANT’s negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct to the maximum extent permitted by state law. To the extent permitted by Civil Code section 2782.8, CONSULTANT agrees to defend City, its elected and appointed officials, employees, and agents against any such claims. The CONSULTANT’S duty to indemnify shall survive expiration or early termination of this Agreement.
SECTION 12 - INSURANCE
CONSULTANT shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract and three years thereafter (five years for building or major improvements) the insurance specified in Exhibit C to this Agreement.
SECTION 13 - NONASSIGNABILITY
Both parties hereto recognize that this Agreement is for the personal services of CONSULTANT and cannot be transferred, assigned, or subcontracted by CONSULTANT without the prior written consent of CITY.
SECTION 14 - RELIANCE UPON PROFESSIONAL
SKILL OF CONSULTANT
It is mutually understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto that CONSULTANT is skilled in the professional calling necessary to perform the work agreed to be done under this Agreement and that CITY relies upon the skill of CONSULTANT to do and perform the work in the most skillful manner, and CONSULTANT agrees to thus perform the work. The acceptance of CONSULTANT's work by CITY does not operate as a release of CONSULTANT from said obligation.
SECTION 15 - WAIVERS
The waiver by either party of any breach or violation of any term, covenant, or condition of this Agreement or of any provisions of any ordinance or law shall not be deemed to be a waiver of such term, covenant, condition, ordinance or law or of any subsequent breach or violation of the same or of any other term, condition, ordinance, or law. The subsequent acceptance by either party of any fee or other money which may become due hereunder shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding breach or violation by the other party of any term, covenant, or condition of this Agreement or of any applicable law or ordinance.
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ECTION 16 – SEVERABILITY
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f any term or portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
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ECTION 17 - COSTS AND ATTORNEY FEES
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ttorney fees in total amount not exceeding $5000, shall be recoverable as costs (by the filing of a cost bill) by the prevailing party in any action or actions to enforce the provisions of this Agreement. The above $5000 limit is the total of attorney fees recoverable whether in the trial court, appellate court, or otherwise, and regardless of the number of attorneys, trials, appeals, or actions. It is the intent of this Agreement that neither party shall have to pay the other more than $5000 for attorney fees arising out of an action, or actions to enforce the provisions of this Agreement.
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ECTION 18 - NON-DISCRIMINATION
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ONSULTANT warrants that it is an Equal Opportunity Employer and shall comply with applicable regulations governing equal employment opportunity. Neither CONSULTANT nor any of its sub-consultants shall discriminate in the employment of any person because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, sex, or age, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification pursuant to the California Fair Employment and Housing Act.
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ECTION 19 - MEDIATION
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hould any dispute arise out of this Agreement, any party may request that it be submitted to mediation.
The parties shall meet in mediation within 30 days of a request. The mediator shall be agreed to by the mediating parties; in the absence of an agreement, the parties shall each submit one name from mediators listed by either the American Arbitration Association, the State Mediation and Conciliation Service, or other agreed- upon service. The mediator shall be selected by a blind draw.
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he cost of mediation shall be borne equally by the parties. Neither party shall be deemed the prevailing party. No party shall be permitted to file a legal action without first meeting in mediation and making a good faith attempt to reach a mediated settlement. The mediation process, once commenced by a meeting with the mediator, shall last until agreement is reached by the parties but not more than 60 days, unless the maximum time is extended by the parties.
SECTION 20 - LITIGATION
CONSULTANT shall testify at CITY's request if litigation is brought against CITY in connection with CONSULTANT's services under this Agreement. Unless the action is brought by CONSULTANT, or is based upon CONSULTANT's wrongdoing, CITY shall compensate CONSULTANT for preparation for testimony, testimony, and travel at CONSULTANT's standard hourly rates at the time of actual testimony.
SECTION 21 - NOTICES
All notices hereunder shall be given in writing and mailed, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
To CITY: City of San Mateo
Attn: Stephanie Piñon
330 W 20th Avenue
San Mateo, CA 94403
To CONSULTANT: Biggs Cardosa Associates Inc.
Attn: Mahvash Harms
1111 Broadway, Suite 1510
Oakland, CA 94607
SECTION 22 - AGREEMENT CONTAINS ALL
UNDERSTANDINGS; AMENDMENT
This document represents the entire and integrated agreement between CITY and CONSULTANT and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, and agreements, either written or oral.
This document may be amended only by written instrument, signed by both CITY and CONSULTANT.
SECTION 23 - AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT
CONSULTANT has all requisite power and authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform the Agreement. Each party warrants that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power, right, and authority to make this Agreement and to bind each respective party.
SECTION 24 - GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California and, in the event of litigation, venue will be in the County of San Mateo.
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N WITNESS WHEREOF, CITY and CONSULTANT have executed this Agreement the day and year first above written.
CITY OF SAN MATEO CONTRACTOR
Matt Fabry
Director of Public Works
Date Mahvash Harms
Its Authorized Agent
Vice President
If a Corporation, can be either 1)
President or 2) Vice President plus
an additional corporate officer
(i.e., Secretary, Treasurer) who
shall sign below.
Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM ADDITIONAL CORPORATE
OFFICER
(if necessary per the above)
Linh Nguyen
Assistant City Attorney
Date Daniel Devlin
Secretary
Date
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ttachments:
Exhibit A: Scope of Services
Exhibit B: Payment Rates
Exhibit C: Insurance Requirements
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XHIBIT A
SC
OPE OF SERVICES
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Task 1 and Task 6 – Regulatory Permit Compliance and Biological Support Services During the construction phase of the project, the Biggs Cardosa Team will provide technical support to assist the City Construction Manager with oversight of the contractor’s biologist, dewatering, storm water pollution control and other regulatory compliance items as needed. This may include providing interpretations of permit requirements, providing reviews and opinions on findings of surveys and monitoring, assisting in resolving issues including those involving CDFW, and other tasks that may arise.
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ection 14-6 of the project Special Provisions states that the contractor’s biologist must perform the following activities during construction:
• Certified biological monitor on-site throughout construction • Dewatering activities management
• Permit review and coordination
• Preconstruction biological and habitat surveys
• Establishment of exclusionary zones
• Biological awareness training
• Provide biological monitoring and training as required by the LSAA • Provide nesting surveys and if required, bird deterrence prior to each mobilization • Provide biological monitoring/daily site checks
• Daily monitoring of special-status habitats and species during ground disturbance or upon presence of special-status s
pecies
• Surface water sampling and reporting during dewatering activities • Routine reporting as required by the LSAA
• Dewatering plan inspection, and reporting
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e will also assist the City by reviewing technical submittals relating to regulatory compliance that the contractor prepares, including the following:
• Review Natural Resource Protection Plan
• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
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uring construction, we will perform the following archeological tasks to meet permit requirements:
• Archaeological training for each construction crews prior to ground-disturbing activity (up to 20 trainings) • In the event of inadvertent discovery of cultural resources, site visits to assess the nature of the finds. See Task 2 for potential tribal consultation.
• Reporting results of archaeological monitoring and correspondence with USACE regarding inadvertent discoveries A
t the end of the construction phase, the contractor is responsible for vegetation management, trash removal and other permit requirement tasks for the first three years of the plant establishment period. During this period, the Biggs Cardosa Team will complete the following tasks.
• Prepare Biological As-Built Report/Final Construction Report of planting (per LSAA and USACE NWP) • Conduct quarterly visits and prepare Maintenance Memos to review weed control, erosion control measures, trash removal, irrigation, etc during the first three monitoring years after the As- Built Report / Final Construction Report (up to twelve visits)
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erform annual monitoring of plant cover, bank stability, plant survival rates, etc. and report to CDFW as required by the LSAA
At the end of this three year period, the construction contract and the Biggs Cardosa Team contract will be closed out and further plant maintenance and monitoring and reporting will transition to a new contract.
Task 2 – Coordination Services
As construction progresses, we will provide the following services as required:
• Assist City staff with utility relocation coordination with PG&E Gas and CalWater • In the event of inadvertent discoveries during construction, we will coordinate directly with Native American tribes
Task 3 – Clarification and Interpretation of Contract Documents During the construction and plant establishment periods, we will provide written responses to Requests for Information (RFIs) regarding technical matters, including:
• Interpret design intent and technical provisions of the Contract Documents • Provide clarifications and field modifications where required by field conditions
Task 4 – Review of Submittals
Review tasks will include the following:
• Provide technical review of shop drawings, product data, and material submittals, confirming general conformance with Contract Documents and design intent. Reviews are anticipated to typically consist of an initial review and a second review of the final submittal. technical design criteria and engineering judgment • Review deficiencies identified in inspection reports and test results • Complete reviews in accordance with the project schedule to minimize delays
Task 5 – Construction Oversight and Field Visits
Field visits are anticipated as follows:
• Daily during pile installation and pile load testing
• Visits prior to each major concrete placement (deck pours, bent caps, abutments) • Bi-weekly visits during routine construction activities • Additional visits as requested by the City or as warranted by field conditions
Additional and As-Needed Tasks
As-Built Plans: At the end of construction, as-built plans will be prepared in pdf format. In accordance with Caltrans current procedures, record drawings will be prepared in pdf format (not CAD) and will be based on red-marked set of plans provided by the contractor and records that the Biggs Cardosa Team have maintained.
Change Orders and Corrective Actions: Change orders and engineering design to determine corrective actions due to materials and/or contractor's operations not meeting contract requirements may be required as construction progresses.
When these services are required, we will provide engineering advice and technical support for construction change orders, including assisting City staff with preparation of change order documentation and, where appropriate, changes to plans and specifications. We will also provide additional field visits and engineering design to develop correction actions as required.
Since it is not possible at this time to evaluate the level of effort and resulting cost to complete change orders, an allowance is included in the cost estimate. While the hours associated with this allowance are shown in the Biggs Cardosa hourly breakdown, these hours will be distributed to team members as required when the scope of work has been defined. No time will be billed to this allowance prior to our scope being identified and agreed with City staff.
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Key Assumptions:
• Please see the attached fee breakdowns for additional assumptions regarding number of submittals, days of monitoring, etc.
• Construction administration services will be provided by City Construction Manager and Resident Engineer for the project and are excluded from this scope of services. • Structural inspections, all other required inspections will be provided under a separate contract and are excluded from this scope of services.
• Construction is assumed to be performed during the dry seasons of 2026 and 2027, with preconstruction activities prior to April 2026 and completion of construction in early 2028. • Our construction support services fee proposal represents our best estimate of the costs involved. The construction support services costs are highly dependent on the construction schedule, the contractor’s operations, the contractor’s proficiency and performance. For these reasons, we recommend the City include a contingency budget for construction support and other construction phase work, which could be used if more support services are required.
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EXHIBIT B
PAYMENT RATES
10/16/25
Estimated Hours and Cost for the Bermuda Drive Bridge (Replace) Prepared for the City of San Mateo
Bridge Construction - Bid and Construction Support Services M. Harms A. Richardson R. Yamamoto
Principal
Associate Engineering Senior Project Staff Junior Senior Project Administrative Total Total Total Manager Engineer Engineer Engineer Engineer Drafter Administrator Assistant BCA BCA Dollars BCA Dollars Direct Rate $142.96 $98.94 $88.85 $68.08 $65.77 $57.69 $40.96 $66.35 $64.04 $41.25 Overhead Rate 159.79% 159.79% 159.79% 159.79% 159.79% 159.79% 159.79% 159.79% 159.79% 159.79% 159.79% 159.79% Profit 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% with OH and Fee Fully Loaded Charge Rate $408.54 $282.74 $253.91 $194.55 $187.95 $164.86 $117.05 $189.61 $183.01 $117.88 $0.00 $0.00 Hours without OH and Fee and escalation 0 96 0 86 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 182 $15,353 $45,561
1 Review Natural Resource Protection Plan 16 8 24 $2,128 $6,314 2 Season 1 Archeological Training (assume 10 training sessions) 5 5 $340 $1,010 3 Season 2 Archeological Training (assume 10 training sessions) 5 5 $340 $1,010 4 Archeology Findings Allowance - Assess Finding and Prepare Treatment Plan, Coordinate with Agencies 8 8 16 $1,336 $3,965 5 Archeology Reporting and Coordination to Close Out Permits 12 12 $1,187 $3,523 6 Biological As-Built Report/Final Construction Report 12 12 24 $2,004 $5,948 7 Annual Monitoring and Reporting (Years 1 through 3) 48 48 96 $8,017 $23,791 0 $0 $0
0 68 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 68 $6,728 $19,965
1 Coordinate with PG&E Gas 40 40 $3,958 $11,744
2 Coordinate with CalWater 20 20 $1,979 $5,872
3 Archeology Findings Allowance - Tribal Coordinate 8 8 $792 $2,349 0 $0 $0
0 80 0 120 0 0 0 20 0 0 0 0 220 $17,412 $51,670
1 Respond to RFI's 80 120 20 220 $17,412 $51,670
0 $0 $0
0 100 0 160 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 260 $20,787 $61,686
1 Review submittals and shop drawings 80 120 200 $16,085 $47,732 2 Review inspection and testing reports 20 40 60 $4,702 $13,953 0 $0 $0
0 168 0 160 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 328 $27,515 $81,651
1 Preconstruction meeting and periodic construction meetings 80 80 160 $13,362 $39,651 2 Site visits and site visit preparation 80 80 160 $13,362 $39,651 3 Field Observation of Construction of Piles (Test Pile, Season 1 (12 piles), Season 2 (10 piles) 8 8 $792 $2,349 0 $0 $0
0 8 380 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 428 $37,278 $110,624
1 Prepare Record Drawings and Update Project Plans if Required 8 40 48 $3,515 $10,430 2 Allowance for Change Orders 190 190 $16,882 $50,097
3 Allowance for Corrective Actions 190 190 $16,882 $50,097 0 $0 $0
TOTAL HOURS
Subtotal Hours 0 520 380 566 0 0 0 20 0 0 0 0 1486
Total BCA Direct Labor Cost $0
$147,025 $96,484 $110,116 $0 $0 $0 $3,792 $0 $0 $0 $0 $125,072 $371,158 TOTAL HOURS 1486
TOTAL DIRECT LABOR AND DIRECT COSTS (NOT INCLUDING ESCALATION) $125,072 $371,158
BIGGS CARDOSA ASSOCIATES
PRIME CONSULTANT
Task 5 – Construction Oversight and Field Visits
Construction Support (Bridge Construction)
Task 1 – Regulatory Permit Compliance and Task 6 – Biological Support Services Task 2 – Coordination Services
Task 4 – Review of Submittals
Task 3 – Clarification and Interpretation of Contract Documents 4 A. Biggs Cardosa Associates
Total BCA Direct Labor Cost $125,072
Project Escalation (5% ecalation per year, distributed per timing of tasks) $4,808 Overhead $207,536
$337,416
B. Subconsultants 1
$55,724
PARIKH CONSULTANTS (Geotechnical) $32,747
HT HARVEY & ASSOCIATES $202,434
Archeological/Historical Consulants $33,457
B. SUBTOTAL SUBCONSULTANTS ($) $324,362
C. Direct Costs
Plots $0
Reproduction $0
Delivery Services $0
Miscellaneous $0
C. SUBTOTAL DIRECT COSTS ($) $0
TOTALS
A $337,416
FIXED FEE (10.0%) $33,742
B+C $324,362
FEE (0%) $0
TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED = $695,520
1) Includes 0% markup on subconsultant services
A. SUBTOTAL BIGGS CARDOSA ASSOCIATES ($)
BKF ENGINEERS (Civil)
5 10/16/25
Estimated Hours and Cost for the Bermuda Drive Bridge (Replace) Prepared for the City of San Mateo
Bridge Construction - Bid and Construction Support Services BKF
Subconsultant
B.Scott J.Mansfield
Principal
Project Senior Proj Project Engineering Senior Proj Project Design Total Total Total Executive Manager Manager Manager Engineer Engineer Engineer BKF BKF Dollars BKF Dollars Direct Rate $108.54 $93.75 $85.45 $77.92 $74.37 $71.76 $70.82 $52.31 Overhead Rate 199.19% 199.19% 199.19% 199.19% 199.19% 199.19% 199.19% 199.19% 199.19% 199.19% 199.19% 199.19% Profit 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% with OH and Fee Fully Loaded Charge Rate $357.21 $308.54 $281.22 $256.44 $244.76 $236.17 $233.07 $172.16 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Hours without OH and Fee and escalation 0PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Task 1 – Regulatory Permit Compliance and Task 6 – Biological Support Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $0 1 Review Natural Resource Protection Plan 0 $0 $0
2 Season 1 Archeological Training (assume 10 training sessions) 0 $0 $0 3 Season 2 Archeological Training (assume 10 training sessions) 0 $0 $0 4 Archeology Findings Allowance - Assess Finding and Prepare Treatment Plan, Coordinate with Agencies 0 $0 $0 5 Archeology Reporting and Coordination to Close Out Permits 0 $0 $0 6 Biological As-Built Report/Final Construction Report 0 $0 $0 7 Annual Monitoring and Reporting (Years 1 through 3) 0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0
Task 2 – Coordination Services 0 16 0 0 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 32 $2,633 $8,928 1 Coordinate with PG&E Gas 8 8 16 $1,317 $4,464
2 Coordinate with CalWater 8 8 16 $1,317 $4,464
3 Archeology Findings Allowance - Tribal Coordinate 0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0
Task 3 – Clarification and Interpretation of Contract Documents 0 12 0 0 0 0 24 12 0 0 0 0 48 $3,452 $11,706 1 Respond to RFI's 12 24 12 48 $3,452 $11,706
0 $0 $0
Task 4 – Review of Submittals 0 8 0 0 0 0 16 8 0 0 0 0 32 $2,302 $7,804 1 Review submittals and shop drawings 8 16 8 32 $2,302 $7,804 2 Review inspection and testing reports 0 $0 $0
0 $0 $0
Task 5 – Construction Oversight and Field Visits 0 36 0 0 0 0 36 12 0 0 0 0 84 $6,552 $22,216 1 Preconstruction meeting and periodic construction meetings 0 $0 $0 2 Site visits and site visit preparation 36 36 12 84 $6,552 $22,216 3 Field Observation of Construction of Piles (Test Pile, Season 1 (12 piles), Season 2 (10 piles) 0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0
Construction Support (Bridge Construction) 0 4 0 0 0 0 4 16 0 0 0 0 24 $1,495 $5,070 1 Prepare Record Drawings and Update Project Plans if Required 4 4 16 24 $1,495 $5,070 2 Allowance for Change Orders 0 $0 $0
3 Allowance for Corrective Actions 0 $0 $0
0 $0 $0
TOTAL HOURS
Subtotal Hours 0 76 0 0 0 0 96 48 0 0 0 0 220
Total Direct Labor Cost $0
$23,449 $0 $0 $0 $0 $22,375 $8,264 $0 $0 $0 $0 $16,435 $55,724 TOTAL HOURS 220
TOTAL DIRECT LABOR AND DIRECT COSTS (NOT INCLUDING ESCALATION) $16,435 $55,724 A. BKF
Total Direct Labor Cost $16,435
Project Escalation (5% ecalation per year, assume 50% 2026, 40% 2027, 10% 2028) $497 Overhead $33,726
$50,658
B. Subconsultants 1
B. SUBTOTAL SUBCONSULTANTS ($) $0
C. Direct Costs
Plots $0
Reproduction $0
Delivery Services $0
Miscellaneous $0
C. SUBTOTAL DIRECT COSTS ($) $0
TOTALS
A $50,658
FIXED FEE (10.0%) $5,066
B+C $0
FEE (0%) $0
TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED = $55,724
A. SUBTOTAL BKF ($)
6 10/16/25
Estimated Hours and Cost for the Bermuda Drive Bridge (Replace) Prepared for the City of San Mateo
Bridge Construction - Bid and Construction Support Services Parikh Consultants
Subconsultant
Project Sr. Project EngineerSr. Project Project Staff Field Engineer Senior Drafting/ Total Total Total Manager /QA QC ManagerEngineer/Geologist Geologist Engineer /Geologist Technician Cadd Tech Parikh Parikh Dollars Parikh Dollars Direct Rate $113.88 $87.56 $82.50 $60.00 $50.00 $62.50 $40.00 $47.50 Overhead Rate 177.25% 177.25% 177.25% 177.25% 177.25% 177.25% 177.25% 177.25% 177.25% 177.25% 177.25% 177.25% Profit 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% with OH and Fee Fully Loaded Charge Rate $347.31 $267.04 $251.60 $182.99 $152.49 $190.61 $121.99 $144.86 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Hours without OH and Fee and escalation 0PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Task 1 – Regulatory Permit Compliance and Task 6 – Biological Support Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $0 1 Review Natural Resource Protection Plan 0 $0 $0
2Season 1 Archeological Training (assume 10 training sessions) 0 $0 $0 3 Season 2 Archeological Training (assume 10 training sessions) 0 $0 $0 4 Archeology Findings Allowance - Assess Finding and Prepare Treatment Plan, Coordinate with Agencies 0 $0 $0 5 Archeology Reporting and Coordination to Close Out Permits 0 $0 $0 6 Biological As-Built Report/Final Construction Report 0 $0 $0 7 Annual Monitoring and Reporting (Years 1 through 3) 0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0
Task 2 – Coordination Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $0 1 Coordinate with PG&E Gas 0 $0 $0
2Coordinate with CalWater 0 $0 $0
3 Archeology Findings Allowance - Tribal Coordinate 0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0
Task 3 – Clarification and Interpretation of Contract Documents 0 16 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32 $2,201 $6,880 1 Respond to RFI's 16 16 32 $2,201 $6,880
0 $0 $0
Task 4 – Review of Submittals 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 $1,401 $4,379 1 Review submittals and shop drawings 16 16 $1,401 $4,379 2Review inspection and testing reports 0 $0 $0
0 $0 $0
Task 5 – Construction Oversight and Field Visits 2 18 16 0 0 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 96 $6,874 $21,488 1 Preconstruction meeting and periodic construction meetings 2 2 $175 $547 2Site visits and site visit preparation 2 8 10 $928 $2,902 3 Field Observation of Construction of Piles (Test Pile, Season 1 (12 piles), Season 2 (10 piles) 8 16 60 84 $5,770 $18,038 0 $0 $0
Construction Support (Bridge Construction) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $0 1 Prepare Record Drawings and Update Project Plans if Required 0 $0 $0 2 Allowance for Change Orders 0 $0 $0
3 Allowance for Corrective Actions 0 $0 $0
0 $0 $0
TOTAL HOURS
Subtotal Hours 2 50 16 0 16 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 144
Total Direct Labor Cost
$695 $13,352 $4,026 $0 $2,440 $11,437 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $10,476 $32,747 TOTAL HOURS 144
TOTAL DIRECT LABOR AND DIRECT COSTS (NOT INCLUDING ESCALATION) $10,476 $32,747 A. Parikh
Total Direct Labor Cost $10,476
Project Escalation (5% ecalation per year, assume 50% 2026, 50% 2027) $262 Overhead $19,032
$29,770
B. Subconsultants 1
B. SUBTOTAL SUBCONSULTANTS ($) $0
C. Direct Costs
Mileage 250 $0
GIS $0
Delivery Services $0
Miscellaneous $0
C. SUBTOTAL DIRECT COSTS ($) $0
TOTALS
A $29,770
FIXED FEE (10.0%) $2,977
B+C $0
FEE (0%) $0
TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED = $32,747
A. SUBTOTAL PARIKH ($)
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Estimated Hours and Cost for the Bermuda Drive Bridge (Replace) Prepared for the City of San Mateo
Bridge Construction - Bid and Construction Support Services H. T. HARVEY & ASSOCIATES
Subconsultant
Principal Senior Associate Senior Senior Ecologist 2 Ecologist 1 Field Field Senior GIS Analyst Technical Senior Tech Technical Clerical Total Total Total Associate Ecologist 2 Ecologist 1 Biologist 2 Biologist 1 GIS Analyst Editor Support Support HTH HTH Dollars HTH Dollars Direct Rate $120.91 $65.38 $59.86 $55.05 $50.48 $46.15 $42.07 $37.98 $34.00 $59.86 $46.15 $55.05 $55.05 $42.00 $23.75 Overhead Rate 224.00% 224.00% 224.00% 224.00% 224.00% 224.00% 224.00% 224.00% 224.00% 224.00% 224.00% 224.00% 224.00% 224.00% 224.00% Profit 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% with OH and Fee Fully Loaded Charge Rate $430.92 $233.01 $213.34 $196.20 $179.91 $164.48 $149.94 $135.36 $121.18 $213.34 $164.48 $196.20 $196.20 $149.69 $84.65 Hours without OH and Fee and escalation 0PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Task 1 – Regulatory Permit Compliance and Task 6 – Biological Support Services 32 48 40 126 7 426 0 0 0 34 0 0 8 2 0 723 $38,911 $155,839 1 Review Natural Resource Protection Plan 4 20 20 20 2 2 68 $3,899 $15,615 2 Season 1 Archeological Training (assume 10 training sessions) 0 $0 $0 3 Season 2 Archeological Training (assume 10 training sessions) 0 $0 $0 4 Archeology Findings Allowance - Assess Finding and Prepare Treatment Plan, Coordinate with Agencies 0 $0 $0 5 Archeology Reporting and Coordination to Close Out Permits 0 $0 $0 6 Biological As-Built Report/Final Construction Report 4 8 16 7 46 10 1 92 $5,017 $20,095 7 Annual Monitoring and Reporting (Years 1 through 3) 24 40 20 90 360 24 5 563 $29,995 $120,129 0 $0 $0
Task 2 – Coordination Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $0 1 Coordinate with PG&E Gas 0 $0 $0
2 Coordinate with CalWater 0 $0 $0
3 Archeology Findings Allowance - Tribal Coordinate 0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0
Task 3 – Clarification and Interpretation of Contract Documents 4 2 8 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 32 $2,058 $8,243 1 Respond to RFI's 4 2 8 16 2 32 $2,058 $8,243
0 $0 $0
Task 4 – Review of Submittals 4 0 8 16 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 42 $2,473 $9,904 1 Review submittals and shop drawings 4 8 16 10 4 42 $2,473 $9,904 2 Review inspection and testing reports 0 $0 $0
0 $0 $0
Task 5 – Construction Oversight and Field Visits 2 0 12 8 28 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 $3,275 $13,118 1 Preconstruction meeting and periodic construction meetings 4 8 12 $643 $2,576 2 Site visits and site visit preparation 2 8 8 20 10 48 $2,632 $10,542 3 Field Observation of Construction of Piles (Test Pile, Season 1 (12 piles), Season 2 (10 piles) 0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0
Construction Support (Bridge Construction) 4 0 8 0 8 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 39 $2,244 $8,986 1 Prepare Record Drawings and Update Project Plans if Required 4 8 8 16 1 2 39 $2,244 $8,986 2 Allowance for Change Orders 0 $0 $0
3 Allowance for Corrective Actions 0 $0 $0
0 $0 $0
TOTAL HOURS
Subtotal Hours 46 50 76 166 43 462 0 0 0 34 0 0 9 10 0 896 Total Direct Labor Cost $19,822 $11,651 $16,214 $32,569 $7,736 $75,989 $0 $0 $0 $7,254 $0 $0 $1,766 $1,497 $0 $48,961 $196,090 TOTAL HOURS 896
TOTAL DIRECT LABOR AND DIRECT COSTS (NOT INCLUDING ESCALATION) $48,961 $196,090 A. HTH
Total Direct Labor Cost $48,961
Project Escalation (5% ecalation per year, distributed per timing of tasks) $6,058 Overhead $123,244
$178,264
B. Subconsultants 1
B. SUBTOTAL SUBCONSULTANTS ($) $0
C. Direct Costs
Mileage 5071.9 $5,072
GIS 772 $772
Delivery Services $0
Miscellaneous 500 $500
C. SUBTOTAL DIRECT COSTS ($) $6,344
TOTALS
A $178,264
FIXED FEE (10.0%) $17,826
B+C $6,344
FEE (0%) $0
TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED = $202,434
1) Includes 0% markup on subconsultant services
A. SUBTOTAL HTH ($)
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Estimated Hours and Cost for the Bermuda Drive Bridge (Replace) Prepared for the City of San Mateo
Bridge Construction - Bid and Construction Support Services A/HC
Subconsultant
D. Shoup
Principal
Archaeologist Archaeologist Archaeologist Field Total Total Total III II I Technician A/HC A/HC Dollars A/HC Dollars
Direct Rate $82.00 $48.25 $39.00 $36.00 $34.00
Overhead Rate 118.00% 118.00% 118.00% 118.00% 118.00% 118.00% 118.00% 118.00% 118.00% 118.00% 118.00% 118.00% Profit 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% with OH and Fee Fully Loaded Charge Rate $196.64 $115.70 $93.52 $86.33 $81.53 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Hours without OH and Fee and escalation 0PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Task 1 – Regulatory Permit Compliance and Task 6 – Biological Support Services 64 98 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 178 $10,601 $26,055 1 Review Natural Resource Protection Plan 0 $0 $0
2 Season 1 Archeological Training (assume 10 training sessions) 22 32 54 $3,348 $8,229 3 Season 2 Archeological Training (assume 10 training sessions) 22 32 54 $3,348 $8,229 4 Archeology Findings Allowance - Assess Finding and Prepare Treatment Plan, Coordinate with Agencies 16 32 16 64 $3,480 $8,554 5 Archeology Reporting and Coordination to Close Out Permits 4 2 6 $425 $1,043 6 Biological As-Built Report/Final Construction Report 0 $0 $0 7 Annual Monitoring and Reporting (Years 1 through 3) 0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0
Task 2 – Coordination Services 8 20 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 48 $2,401 $5,902 1 Coordinate with PG&E Gas 0 $0 $0
2 Coordinate with CalWater 0 $0 $0
3 Archeology Findings Allowance - Tribal Coordinate 8 20 20 48 $2,401 $5,902 0 $0 $0
Task 3 – Clarification and Interpretation of Contract Documents 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $0 1 Respond to RFI's 0 $0 $0
0 $0 $0
Task 4 – Review of Submittals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $0 1 Review submittals and shop drawings 0 $0 $0
2 Review inspection and testing reports 0 $0 $0
0 $0 $0
Task 5 – Construction Oversight and Field Visits 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $0 1 Preconstruction meeting and periodic construction meetings 0 $0 $0 2 Site visits and site visit preparation 0 $0 $0
3 Field Observation of Construction of Piles (Test Pile, Season 1 (12 piles), Season 2 (10 piles) 0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0
Construction Support (Bridge Construction) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $0 1 Prepare Record Drawings and Update Project Plans if Required 0 $0 $0 2 Allowance for Change Orders 0 $0 $0
3 Allowance for Corrective Actions 0 $0 $0
0 $0 $0
TOTAL HOURS
Subtotal Hours 72 118 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 226
Total Direct Labor Cost
$14,158 $13,653 $3,367 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $13,002 $31,957 TOTAL HOURS 226
TOTAL DIRECT LABOR AND DIRECT COSTS (NOT INCLUDING ESCALATION) $13,002 $31,957 A. A/HC
Total Direct Labor Cost $13,002
Project Escalation (5% ecalation per year, assume 50% 2026, 50% 2027) $325 Overhead $15,725
A. SUBTOTAL AHC ($) $29,052
B. Subconsultants 1
B. SUBTOTAL SUBCONSULTANTS ($) $0
C. Direct Costs
Mileage & Tolls 20 field visits @ $75 750 750 $1,500
Reproduction $0
Delivery Services $0
Miscellaneous $0
C. SUBTOTAL DIRECT COSTS ($) $1,500
TOTALS
A $29,052
FIXED FEE (10.0%) $2,905
B+C $1,500
FEE (0%) $0
TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED = $33,457
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Cost Proposal
Prime Consultant Subconsultant 2nd Tier Subconsultant2nd Tier Subconsultant Consultant: Biggs Cardosa Associates
Project No. Contract No. Date 10/16/2025
Hours Actual
Hourly Rate Total
Principal 142.96$
-$
Associate/Project Manager 520 98.94$ 51,448.80$ Senior Engineer/Deputy PM 566 68.08$ 38,533.28$ Associate 104.42$ -$
Engineering Manager 380 88.85$ 33,763.00$
Senior Engineer 78.75$ -$
Project Engineer 65.77$ -$
Staff Engineer 57.69$ -$
Assistant Engineer 49.04$ -$
Junior Engineer 40.96$ -$
Senior CAD/BIM Specialist 20 66.35$ 1,327.00$
Project Administrator 64.04$ -$
Administrative Assistant 41.25$ -$
LABOR COSTS
125,072.08$
4,808.26$
c) TOTAL DIRECT LABOR COSTS [(a) + (b)] 129,880.34$
INDIRECT COSTS
56.00% ) e) Total Fringe Benefits [(c) x (d)] 72,732.99$ 103.79% ) g) Overhead [(c) x (f)] 134,802.81$
) i) Gen & Admin [(c) x (h)] -$
j) TOTAL INDIRECT COSTS [(e) + (g) + (i)] 207,535.80$
FIXED FEE k) TOTAL FIXED FEE [(c) + (j)] x fixed fee: 10% 33,741.61$ l) CONSULTANT'S OTHER DIRECT COSTS (ODC) - ITEMIZE (Add additional pages if necessary) Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total
EA. -$
Mo -$
EA. -$
EA. -$
l) TOTAL OTHER DIRECT COSTS -$
m) SUBCONSULTANTS' COSTS (Add additional pages if necessary) BKF ENGINEERS (Civil) $55,724
PARIKH CONSULTANTS (Geotechnical) $32,747
HT HARVEY & ASSOCIATES $202,434
Archeological/Historical Consulants $33,457
m) TOTAL SUBCONSULTANTS' COSTS $324,362
n) TOTAL OTHER DIRECT COSTS INCLUDING SUBCONSULTANTS [(l) + (m)] 324,361.90$ TOTAL COST [(c) + (j) + (k) + (n)] 695,519.66$
NOTES:
1. 2.
Note: Mark-ups are Not Allowed
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DIRECT LABOR
Classification/Title Name
Ross Yamamoto
Mahvash Harms
Anthony Richardson
a) Subtotal Direct Labor Costs
Subconsultant 1:
Key personnel must be marked with an asterisk (*) and employees that are subject to prevailing wage requirements must be marked with two asterisks (**). All costs must comply with the Federal cost principles. Subconsultants will provide their own cost proposals.
The cost proposal format shall not be amended. Indirect cost rates shall be updated on an annual basis in accordance with the consultant's annual accounting period and established by a cognizant agency or accepted by Caltrans. d) Fringe Benefits (Rate:
f) Overhead & G&A (Rate:
h) General & Admin (Rate:
Description of Item
Deliveries and Postage
Field Vehicle, Insurance & Gas
Travel (Lodging Meals and Incidentals)
Title Reports
b) Anticipated Salary Increases (see page 2 for calculation) Subconsultant 2:
Subconsultant 3:
Subconsultant 4:
10 3. Anticipated salary increases calculation (page 2) must accompany. 11 Consultant
Project No. Contract No. Date 10/16/2025
1. Calculate Average Hourly Rate for 1st year of the contract (Direct Labor Subtotal divided by total hours) Avg Hourly 5 Year Contract
Rate Duration
$ 125,072.08 = $ 84.17 Year 1 Avg Hourly Rate Avg Hourly Rate
Year 1 $ 84.17 + = $ 88.38 Year 2 Avg Hourly Rate Year 2 $ 88.38 + = $ 92.79 Year 3 Avg Hourly Rate Year 3 $ 92.79 + = $ 97.43 Year 4 Avg Hourly Rate $ 97.43 + = $ 102.31 Year 5 Avg Hourly Rate Year 4 $ 102.31 + = $ 107.42 Year 6 Avg Hourly Rate Total Hours
per Year
Year 1 50.00% * = 743.0 Estimated Hours Year 1
Year 2 34.00% * = 505.2 Estimated Hours Year 2
Year 3 10.00% * = 148.6 Estimated Hours Year 3
Year 4 3.00% * = 44.6 Estimated Hours Year 4
Year 5 3.00% * = 44.6 Estimated Hours Year 5
Total 100% = 1486.0
Year 1 $ 84.17 * = $ 62,536.04 Estimated Hours Year 1 Year 2 $ 88.38 * = $ 44,650.73 Estimated Hours Year 2 Year 3 $ 92.79 * = $ 13,789.20 Estimated Hours Year 3 Year 4 $ 97.43 * = $ 4,343.60 Estimated Hours Year 4 Year 5 $ 102.31 * = $ 4,560.78 Estimated Hours Year 5 = $ 129,880.34
= $ 125,072.08
= $ 4,808.26 Transfer to Page 1
NOTES:
1. 2.
3. 4.
I, the undersigned, certify to the best of my knowledge and belief that all direct costs identified on the cost proposal(s) in this contract are actual, reasonable, allowable, and allocable to the contract in accordance with the contract terms and the following requirements:
1. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
per Cost Proposal per Cost Proposal
1486
2. Calculate hourly rate for all years (Increase the Average Hourly Rate for a year by proposed escalation %)
CALCULATIONS FOR ANTICIPATED SALARY INCREASES
Biggs Cardosa Associates
BRLS-5102(049) 462250
Direct Labor Subtotal Total Hours
3. Calculate estimated hours per year (Multiply estimate % each year by total hours) Estimated % Total Hours
Completed Each Year per Cost Proposal
Proposed Escalation
5%
5%
5%
5%
5%
Cost per Year
(calculated above) (calculated above)
1486.0
1486.0
1486.0
1486.0
1486.0
Total
Certification of Direct Costs:
Direct Labor Subtotal before Escalation
Estimated total of Direct Labor Salary Increase
This is not the only way to estimate salary increases. Other methods will be accepted if they clearly indicate the % increase, the # of years of the contract, and a breakdown of the labor to be performed each year.
An estimation that is based on direct labor multiplied by salary increase % multiplied by the # of years is not acceptable. (i.e. $250,000 x 2% x 5 yrs = $25,000 is not an acceptable methodology).
This assumes that one year will be worked at the rate on the cost proposal before salary increases are granted.
Calculations for anticipated salary escalation must be provided. 743
505
149
45 45
Total Direct Labor Cost with Escalation
4. Calculate Total Costs including Escalation (Multiply Average Hourly Rate by the number of hours) Avg Hourly Rate Estimated hours
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EXHIBIT C
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM SCOPE OF INSURANCE
Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
1. Commercial General Liability (CGL): Insurance Services Office (ISO) Form CG 00 01 12 07 covering CGL on an “occurrence” basis, including products -completed operations, personal & advertising injury, with limits no less than $2,000,000 per occurrence. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.
2. Automobile Liability: ISO Form Number CA 00 01 covering any auto (Code 1), or if CONSULTANT has no owned autos, hired, (Code 8) and non -owned autos (Code 9), with limit no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
3. Workers’ Compensation: as required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits, and Employer’s Liability Insurance with limit of no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease.
4. Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions): Insurance appropriate to the CONSULTANT’s profession, with limit no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence or claim, $2,000,000 aggregate If the CONSULTANT maintains higher limits than the minimums shown above, the City requires and shall be entitled to coverage for the higher limits maintained by the CONSULTANT.
Other Insurance Provisions
The insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
Additional Insured Status
The City, its elected and appointed officials, employees, and agents are to be covered as insureds on the auto policy for liability arising out of automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by or on behalf of the CONSULTANT; and on the CGL policy with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the CONSULTANT including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations. General liability coverage can be provided in the form of an endorsement to the CONSULTANT’s insurance (at least as broad as ISO Form CG 20 10, 11 85 or both CG 20 10 and CG 20 37 forms if later revisions used).
Primary Coverage
For any claims related to this contract, the CONSULTANT’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City, its elected and appointed officials, employees, and agents. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its elected and appointed officials, employees, or agents shall be excess of the CONSULTANT’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.
Notice of Cancellation
Each insurance policy required above shall provide that coverage shall not be canceled, except after thirty (30) days’ prior written notice (10 days for non-payment) has been given to the City. If a Notice
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of Cancellation endorsement is not available, CONSULTANT shall ensure the requisite Notice of Cancellation is specified in the Certificate of Insurance. In the event the Notice of Cancellation is not specified in the Certificate of Insurance, Consultant shall be responsible for providing the City the requisite notice as specified in this Exhibit C.
Waiver of Subrogation
CONSULTANT hereby grants to City a waiver of any right to subrogation which any insurer of said CONSULTANT may acquire against the City by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance.
CONSULTANT agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be nece ssary to effect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the City has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer.
Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions
Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. The City may require the CONSULTANT to purchase coverage with a lower deductible or retention or provide proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention.
Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A:VII, unless otherwise acceptable to the City.
Verification of Coverage
CONSULTANT shall furnish the City with original certificates and amendatory endorsements or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required by this clause. All certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by the City before work commences. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the work beginning shall not waive the CONSULTANT’s obligation to provide them. The City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements required by these specifications, at any time.