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AGREEMENT FOR AS-NEEDED REGULATORY SUPPORT SERVICES
FOR THE CARLSBAD WATER RECYCLING FACILITY
MICHAEL R. WELCH
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of the ______________ day of
___________________, 2025, by and between the Carlsbad Municipal Water District, a Public Agency
organized under the Municipal Water Act of 1911, and a Subsidiary District of the City of Carlsbad,
California (“CMWD”), and Michael R. Welch, Ph.D., P.E., a sole proprietorship (“Contractor”).
RECITALS
A. CMWD requires the professional services of a regulatory consultant that is experienced
in permitting and compliance issues associated with the Carlsbad Water Recycling Facility (CWRF).
B. Contractor has the necessary experience in providing professional services and advice
related to permitting and compliance issues associated with the Carlsbad Water Recycling Facility (CWRF).
C. Contractor has submitted a proposal to CMWD and has affirmed its willingness and ability
to perform such work.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these recitals and the mutual covenants contained herein,
CMWD and Contractor agree as follows:
1. SCOPE OF WORK
CMWD retains Contractor to perform, and Contractor agrees to render, those services (the “Services”)
that are defined in attached Exhibit “A”, which is incorporated by this reference in accordance with this
Agreement’s terms and conditions.
2. STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE
While performing the Services, Contractor will exercise the reasonable professional care and skill
customarily exercised by reputable members of Contractor's profession practicing in the Metropolitan
Southern California area and will use reasonable diligence and best judgment while exercising its
professional skill and expertise.
3. TERM
The term of this Agreement will be effective for a period of five (5) years.
4. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE
Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.
5. COMPENSATION
The total fee payable for the Services to be performed during the five-year Agreement term shall not
exceed nineteen thousand five hundred dollars ($19,500). No other compensation for the Services will be
allowed except for items covered by subsequent amendments to this Agreement. CMWD reserves the
right to withhold a ten percent (10%) retention until CMWD has accepted the work and/or Services
specified in Exhibit “A”.
Incremental payments, if applicable, should be made as outlined in attached Exhibit “A”.
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6. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
Procore Project Management and Collaboration System. This project may utilize the Owner’s Procore
(www.procore.com) online project management and document control platform. The intent of utilizing
Procore is to reduce cost and schedule risk, improve quality and safety, and maintain a healthy team
dynamic by improving information flow, reducing non-productive activities, reducing rework and
decreasing turnaround times. The Contractor is required to create a free web-based Procore user
account(s) and utilize web-based training / tutorials (as needed) to become familiar with the system.
Unless the Engineer approves otherwise, the Contractor shall process all project documents through
Procore because this platform will be used to submit, track, distribute and collaborate on project. If
unfamiliar or not otherwise trained with Procore, Contractor and applicable team members shall
complete a free training certification course located at http://learn.procore.com/procore-certification-
subcontractor. The Contractor is responsible for attaining their own Procore support, as needed, either
through the online training or reaching out to the Procore support team. It will be the responsibility of the
Contractor to regularly check Procore and review updated documents as they are added. There will be no
cost to the Contractor for use of Procore.
It is recommended that the Contractor provide mobile access for Windows, iOS located at
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/procore-construction-management/id374930542 or Android devices
located at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.procore.activities with the Procore App
installed to at least one on-site individual to provide real-time access to current posted drawings,
specifications, RFIs, submittals, schedules, change orders, project documents, as well as any deficient
observations or punch list items. Providing mobile access will improve communication, efficiency, and
productivity for all parties. The use of Procore for project management does not relieve the contractor of
any other requirements as may be specified in the contract documents.
7. STATUS OF CONTRACTOR
Contractor will perform the Services in Contractor's own way as an independent contractor and in pursuit
of Contractor's independent calling, and not as an employee of CMWD. Contractor will be under control
of CMWD only as to the result to be accomplished but will consult with CMWD as necessary. The persons
used by Contractor to provide services under this Agreement will not be considered employees of CMWD
for any purposes.
The payment made to Contractor pursuant to the Agreement will be the full and complete compensation
to which Contractor is entitled. CMWD will not make any federal or state tax withholdings on behalf of
Contractor or its agents, employees or subcontractors. CMWD will not be required to pay any workers'
compensation insurance or unemployment contributions on behalf of Contractor or its employees or
subcontractors. Contractor agrees to indemnify CMWD and the City of Carlsbad within thirty (30) days for
any tax, retirement contribution, social security, overtime payment, unemployment payment or workers'
compensation payment which CMWD may be required to make on behalf of Contractor or any agent,
employee, or subcontractor of Contractor for work done under this Agreement. At CMWD’s election,
CMWD may deduct the indemnification amount from any balance owing to Contractor.
8. SUBCONTRACTING
Contractor will not subcontract any portion of the Services without prior written approval of CMWD. If
Contractor subcontracts any of the Services, Contractor will be fully responsible to CMWD for the acts and
omissions of Contractor's subcontractor and of the persons either directly or indirectly employed by the
subcontractor, as Contractor is for the acts and omissions of persons directly employed by Contractor.
Nothing contained in this Agreement will create any contractual relationship between any subcontractor
of Contractor and CMWD. Contractor will be responsible for payment of subcontractors. Contractor will
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bind every subcontractor and every subcontractor of a subcontractor by the terms of this Agreement
applicable to Contractor's work unless specifically noted to the contrary in the subcontract and approved
in writing by CMWD.
9. OTHER CONTRACTORS
CMWD reserves the right to employ other Contractors in connection with the Services.
10. INDEMNIFICATION
Contractor agrees to defend (with counsel approved by CMWD), indemnify and hold harmless CMWD and
the City of Carlsbad and its officers, elected and appointed officials, employees and volunteers from and
against all claims, damages, losses and expenses including attorney’s fees arising out of the performance
of the work described herein caused by any willful misconduct or negligent act or omission of the
Contractor, any subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose
acts any of them may be liable.
If Contractor’s obligation to defend, indemnify, and/or hold harmless arises out of Contractor’s
performance as a “design professional” (as that term is defined under Civil Code section 2782.8), then,
and only to the extent required by Civil Code Section 2782.8, which is fully incorporated herein,
Contractor’s indemnification obligation shall be limited to claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to
the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Contractor, and, upon Contractor obtaining a
final adjudication by a court of competent jurisdiction. Contractor’s liability for such claim, including the
cost to defend, shall not exceed the Contractor’s proportionate percentage of fault.
The parties expressly agree that any payment, attorney’s fee, costs or expense CMWD or the City of
Carlsbad incurs or makes to or on behalf of an injured employee under CMWD’s self-administered
workers’ compensation is included as a loss, expense or cost for the purposes of this section, and that this
section will survive the expiration or early termination of this Agreement.
11. INSURANCE
Contractor will obtain and maintain for the duration of the Agreement and any and all amendments,
insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which may arise out of or in
connection with performance of the services by Contractor or Contractor’s agents, representatives,
employees or subcontractors. The insurance will be obtained from an insurance carrier admitted and
authorized to do business in the State of California. The insurance carrier is required to have a current
Best's Key Rating of not less than “A-:VII”; OR with a surplus line insurer on the State of California’s List of
Approved Surplus Line Insurers (LASLI) with a rating in the latest Best’s Key Rating Guide of at least “A:X”;
OR an alien non-admitted insurer listed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)
latest quarterly listings report.
11.1 Coverages and Limits. Contractor will maintain the types of coverages and minimum limits
indicated below, unless the Risk Manager or Executive Manager approves a lower amount. These
minimum amounts of coverage will not constitute any limitations or cap on Contractor's indemnification
obligations under this Agreement. CMWD, its officers, agents and employees make no representation that
the limits of the insurance specified to be carried by Contractor pursuant to this Agreement are adequate
to protect Contractor. If Contractor believes that any required insurance coverage is inadequate,
Contractor will obtain such additional insurance coverage, as Contractor deems adequate, at Contractor's
sole expense. The full limits available to the named insured shall also be available and applicable to CMWD
as an additional insured.
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11.1.1 Commercial General Liability (CGL) Insurance. Insurance written on an “occurrence”
basis, including 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.
11.1.2 Automobile Liability (If the use of an automobile is involved for Contractor's work for
CMWD). $2,000,000 combined single-limit per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
11.1.3 Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability. Workers' Compensation limits as
required by the California Labor Code. Workers' Compensation will not be required if Contractor has no
employees and provides, to CMWD's satisfaction, a declaration stating this.
11.1.4 Professional Liability. Errors and omissions liability appropriate to Contractor’s
profession with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per claim. Coverage must be maintained for a period of
five years following the date of completion of the work.
11.2. Additional Provisions. Contractor will ensure that the policies of insurance required under this
Agreement contain, or are endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
11.2.1 CMWD will be named as an additional insured on Commercial General Liability
which shall provide primary coverage to CMWD.
11.2.2 Contractor will obtain occurrence coverage, excluding Professional Liability, which
will be written as claims-made coverage.
11.2.3 If Contractor maintains higher limits than the minimums shown above, CMWD
requires and will be entitled to coverage for the higher limits maintained by Contractor. Any available
insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage will be available
to the City.
11.2.4 This insurance will be in force during the life of the Agreement and any extensions
of it and will not be canceled without thirty (30) days prior written notice to CMWD sent by certified mail
pursuant to the Notice provisions of this Agreement.
11.3 Providing Certificates of Insurance and Endorsements. Prior to CMWD's execution of this
Agreement, Contractor will furnish certificates of insurance and endorsements to CMWD.
11.4 Failure to Maintain Coverage. If Contractor fails to maintain any of these insurance coverages,
then CMWD will have the option to declare Contractor in breach or may purchase replacement insurance
or pay the premiums that are due on existing policies in order to maintain the required coverages.
Contractor is responsible for any payments made by CMWD to obtain or maintain insurance and CMWD
may collect these payments from Contractor or deduct the amount paid from any sums due Contractor
under this Agreement.
11.5 Submission of Insurance Policies. CMWD reserves the right to require, at any time, complete and
certified copies of any or all required insurance policies and endorsements.
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12. BUSINESS LICENSE
Contractor will obtain and maintain a City of Carlsbad Business License for the term of the Agreement, as
may be amended from time-to-time.
13. ACCOUNTING RECORDS
Contractor will maintain complete and accurate records with respect to costs incurred under this
Agreement. All records will be clearly identifiable. Contractor will allow a representative of CMWD during
normal business hours to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of records and any other
documents created pursuant to this Agreement. Contractor will allow inspection of all work, data,
documents, proceedings, and activities related to the Agreement for a period of four (4) years from the
date of final payment under this Agreement.
14. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
All work product produced by Contractor or its agents, employees, and subcontractors pursuant to this
Agreement is the property of CMWD. In the event this Agreement is terminated, all work product
produced by Contractor or its agents, employees and subcontractors pursuant to this Agreement will be
delivered at once to CMWD. Contractor will have the right to make one (1) copy of the work product for
Contractor’s records.
15. COPYRIGHTS
Contractor agrees that all copyrights that arise from the services will be vested in CMWD and Contractor
relinquishes all claims to the copyrights in favor of CMWD.
16. NOTICES
The name of the persons who are authorized to give written notices or to receive written notice on behalf
of CMWD and on behalf of Contractor under this Agreement.
For CMWD For Contractor
Name Ray Martinez Name Michael R. Welch, Ph.D., P.E.
Title Utilities Supervisor Title Owner
Department Carlsbad Municipal Water District Address 2735 San Clemente Terrace
San Diego, CA 92122-4030
Address 5950 El Camino Real Phone No. 858-625-0167
Carlsbad, CA 92008 Email mwelch1@san.rr.com
Phone No. 760-802-8097
Each party will notify the other immediately of any changes of address that would require any notice or
delivery to be directed to another address.
17. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Contractor shall file a Conflict of Interest Statement with the City Clerk in accordance with the
requirements of the CMWD Conflict of Interest Code. The Contractor shall report investments or interests
as required in the CMWD Conflict of Interest Code.
Yes ☐ No ☒
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If yes, list the contact information below for all individuals required to file:
Name Email Phone Number
18. GENERAL COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
Contractor will keep fully informed of federal, state and local laws and ordinances and regulations which
in any manner affect those employed by Contractor, or in any way affect the performance of the Services
by Contractor. Contractor will at all times observe and comply with these laws, ordinances, and
regulations and will be responsible for the compliance of Contractor's services with all applicable laws,
ordinances and regulations.
Contractor will be aware of the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and will
comply with those requirements, including, but not limited to, verifying the eligibility for employment of
all agents, employees, subcontractors and consultants that the services required by this Agreement.
19. CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (CARB) ADVANCED CLEAN FLEETS REGULATIONS
Contractor’s vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 8,500 lbs. and light-duty package
delivery vehicles operated in California may be subject to the California Air Resources Board (CARB)
Advanced Clean Fleets regulations. Such vehicles may therefore be subject to requirements to reduce
emissions of air pollutants. For more information, please visit the CARB Advanced Clean Fleets webpage
at https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/our-work/programs/advanced-clean-fleets.
20. DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT PROHIBITED
Contractor will comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations prohibiting
discrimination and harassment.
21. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
If a dispute should arise regarding the performance of the Services the following procedure will be used
to resolve any questions of fact or interpretation not otherwise settled by agreement between the parties.
Representatives of Contractor or CMWD will reduce such questions, and their respective views, to writing.
A copy of such documented dispute will be forwarded to both parties involved along with recommended
methods of resolution, which would be of benefit to both parties. The representative receiving the letter
will reply to the letter along with a recommended method of resolution within ten (10) business days. If
the resolution thus obtained is unsatisfactory to the aggrieved party, a letter outlining the disputes will
be forwarded to the Executive Manager. The Executive Manager will consider the facts and solutions
recommended by each party and may then opt to direct a solution to the problem. In such cases, the
action of the Executive Manager will be binding upon the parties involved, although nothing in this
procedure will prohibit the parties from seeking remedies available to them at law.
22. TERMINATION
In the event of the Contractor's failure to prosecute, deliver, or perform the Services, CMWD may
terminate this Agreement for nonperformance by notifying Contractor by certified mail of the
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termination. If CMWD decides to abandon or indefinitely postpone the work or services contemplated by
this Agreement, CMWD may terminate this Agreement upon written notice to Contractor. Upon
notification of termination, Contractor has five (5) business days to deliver any documents owned by
CMWD and all work in progress to CMWD address contained in this Agreement. CMWD will make a
determination of fact based upon the work product delivered to CMWD and of the percentage of work
that Contractor has performed which is usable and of worth to CMWD in having the Agreement
completed. Based upon that finding CMWD will determine the final payment of the Agreement.
CMWD may terminate this Agreement by tendering thirty (30) days written notice to Contractor.
Contractor may terminate this Agreement by tendering sixty (60) days written notice to CMWD. In the
event of termination of this Agreement by either party and upon request of CMWD, Contractor will
assemble the work product and put it in order for proper filing and closing and deliver it to CMWD.
Contractor will be paid for work performed to the termination date; however, the total will not exceed
the lump sum fee payable under this Agreement. CMWD will make the final determination as to the
portions of tasks completed and the compensation to be made.
23. COVENANTS AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES
Contractor warrants that Contractor has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a
bona fide employee working for Contractor, to solicit or secure this Agreement, and that Contractor has
not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee, any fee, commission,
percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or any other consideration contingent upon, or resulting from, the award
or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, CMWD will have the right to annul
this Agreement without liability, or, in its discretion, to deduct from the Agreement price or consideration,
or otherwise recover, the full amount of the fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fees, gift, or
contingent fee.
24. CLAIMS AND LAWSUITS
By signing this Agreement, Contractor agrees that any agreement claim submitted to CMWD must be
asserted as part of the agreement process as set forth in this Agreement and not in anticipation of
litigation or in conjunction with litigation. Contractor acknowledges that if a false claim is submitted to
CMWD, it may be considered fraud and Contractor may be subject to criminal prosecution. Contractor
acknowledges that California Government Code sections 12650 et seq., the False Claims Act applies to this
Agreement and, provides for civil penalties where a person knowingly submits a false claim to a public
entity. These provisions include false claims made with deliberate ignorance of the false information or in
reckless disregard of the truth or falsity of information. If CMWD seeks to recover penalties pursuant to
the False Claims Act, it is entitled to recover its litigation costs, including attorney's fees. Contractor
acknowledges that the filing of a false claim may subject Contractor to an administrative debarment
proceeding as the result of which Contractor may be prevented to act as a Contractor on any public work
or improvement for a period of up to five (5) years. Contractor acknowledges debarment by another
jurisdiction is grounds for CMWD to terminate this Agreement.
25. JURISDICTION AND VENUE
This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Any action at
law or in equity brought by either of the parties for the purpose of enforcing a right or rights provided for
by this Agreement will be tried in a court of competent jurisdiction in the County of San Diego, State of
California, and the parties waive all provisions of law providing for a change of venue in these proceedings
to any other county.
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26. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
It is mutually understood and agreed that this Agreement will be binding upon CMWD and Contractor and
their respective successors. Neither this Agreement nor any part of it nor any monies due or to become
due under it may be assigned by Contractor without the prior consent of CMWD, which shall not be
unreasonably withheld.
27. THIRD PARTY RIGHTS
Nothing in this Agreement should be construed to give any rights or benefits to any party other than the
City and Contractor.
28. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement, together with any other written document referred to or contemplated by it, along with
the purchase order for this Agreement and its provisions, embody the entire Agreement and
understanding between the parties relating to the subject matter of it. In case of conflict, the terms of the
Agreement supersede the purchase order. Neither this Agreement nor any of its provisions may be
amended, modified, waived or discharged except in a writing signed by both parties. This Agreement may
be executed in counterparts.
29. AUTHORITY
The individuals executing this Agreement and the instruments referenced in it on behalf of Contractor
each represent and warrant that they have the legal power, right and actual authority to bind Contractor
to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
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CONTRACTOR CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, a Public
Agency organized under the Municipal Water Act
of 1911, and a Subsidiary District of the City of
Carlsbad
MICHAEL R. WELCH, Ph.D., P.E.,
a sole proprietorship
By: By:
(sign here)
AMANDA L. FLESSE, General Manager,
as authorized by the Executive Manager
Michael R. Welch, Ph.D., P.E., Owner
(print name/title)
ATTEST:
By: SHERRY FREISINGER, Secretary
(sign here) By:
Deputy Secretary
(print name/title)
If required by CMWD, proper notarial acknowledgment of execution by contractor must be attached. If a
corporation, Agreement must be signed by one corporate officer from each of the following two groups.
Group A Group B
Chairman, Secretary,
President, or Assistant Secretary,
Vice-President CFO or Assistant Treasurer
Otherwise, the corporation must attach a resolution certified by the secretary or assistant secretary under
corporate seal empowering the officer(s) signing to bind the corporation.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CINDIE K. McMAHON, General Counsel
By: _____________________________
Assistant General Counsel
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES AND FEE
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Michael R. Welch, Ph.D., P.E.
CONSULTING ENGINEER
Office (858) 625-0167 2735 San Clemente Terrace Fax: (858) 625-0267 San Diego, CA 92122-4030 email: mwelch1@san.rr.com
January 23, 2025
Mr. Eric Sanders
Utilities Manager
Carlsbad Municipal Water District
5950 El Camino Real
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Dear Mr. Sanders:
Subject: Proposal for Support Services
As-Needed Regulatory Support Services
Carlsbad Water Recycling Facility
Thank you for the opportunity to submit a proposal to provide as-needed services to assist the Carlsbad
Municipal Water District in permitting and compliance issues associated with the Carlsbad Water
Recycling Facility (CWRF).
Background. Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) Order No. R9-2016-0183 establishes
requirements for the treatment of up to 7.0 million gallons per day (mgd) of recycled water at the CWRF.
Order No. R9-2016-0183 also establishes requirements for the use of the CWRF recycled water in five
watersheds within the Carlsbad service area.
Order No. R9-2016-0183 establishes recycled water effluent concentration limits for a number of mineral
constituents and metals. Reverse osmosis treatment is available at the CWRF should the need arise to
reduce salinity concentrations in the CWRF recycled water. In recent years, however, CWRF recycled
water has complied with RWQCB requirements for total dissolved solids (TDS), chloride and sulfate
without the need for such treatment.
Depending on variations in the quality of the potable water supply in the Carlsbad area, the potential
exists for periodic non-compliance with RWQCB effluent concentration limits for such constituents as iron,
manganese, boron and fluoride. Additionally, the RWQCB has placed increasing emphasis on regulating
total nitrogen in recycled water supplies. Order No. R9-2016-0183 required Carlsbad to develop and
submit a nitrate compliance study that assessed nitrogen impacts at a Carlsbad reuse site. As part of
complying with this requirement, Carlsbad committed to a series of nitrogen-related compliance actions,
including ongoing groundwater monitoring and reviewing whether recycled water users properly
understand that onsite fertilizer applications can be reduced commensurate with nitrogen loads within
the CWRF recycled water.
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Proposed Hours and Costs. Carlsbad may require outside technical assistance in addressing these or other
RWQCB compliance issues. In this event that Carlsbad requires such assistance, I propose to provide up
to 100 hours of as-needed professional support services. Support services (if required by Carlsbad) may,
in part, include:
•reviewing RWQCB correspondence, compliance information requests, or Notices of Violation,
and providing response recommendations,
•assisting Carlsbad in assessing compliance with RWQCB requirements and evaluating potential
compliance options,
•preparing responses to RWQCB information requests, Notices of Violation, or compliance
assessments requests, and or
•attending meetings with Carlsbad staff and/or the RWQCB,
Any such as-needed work (if required) would be performed under your direction at my hourly rate of
$195/hour. Assigned work would be completed in accordance with a mutually agreeable schedule that
accommodates the Carlsbad’s scheduling needs.
Table 1 (page 3) summarizes potential as-needed services and costs. As shown in Table 1, a not-to-be-
exceeded maximum cost of $19,500 is proposed if Carlsbad were to require the full 100 hours of as-
needed services. Total costs would be commensurately less if Carlsbad requires fewer than the 100 hours
of as-needed services during the contract period.
Business License/Insurance. I have maintained a City of Carlsbad business license (No. BLOS1210007)
continuously for years (see attached certificate). My insurance coverage conforms to Carlsbad's standard
requirements, and includes:
•professional liability ($2 million single occurrence/$2 million aggregate),
•general liability ($2 million single occurrence/$4 million aggregate), and
•commercial auto ($1 million combined single limit).
Workman's compensation insurance is not required (see attached certification), as I am a sole proprietor,
one-person company.
Thank you for the opportunity to submit this proposal. I look forward to (if required) assisting Carlsbad in
addressing potential compliance issues associated with RWQCB Order No. R9-2016-0183.
Sincerely,
Michael R. Welch, Ph.D., P.E.
CONSULTING ENGINEER
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Table 1
Breakdown of Estimated Hours and Costs As-Needed Regulatory Support Services
Carlsbad Water Recycling Facility
Task Hours Cost
@$195/hour1
Provide as-needed support services (if required by Carlsbad) to
assist in addressing RWQCB permitting and/or compliance issues
associated with CWRF treatment or recycled water use. Support
services may, in part, include:
•reviewing RWQCB correspondence, compliance
information requests, or Notices of Violation, and
providing response recommendations,
•assisting Carlsbad in assessing compliance with RWQCB
requirements and evaluating potential compliance
options,
•preparing responses to RWQCB information requests,
Notices of Violation, or compliance assessments
requests, and or
•attending meetings with Carlsbad staff and/or the
RWQCB.
100 $ 19,500
Mileage (included as part of billing rate overhead) -- No charge
Direct Expenses (included as part of billing rate overhead) -- No charge
TOTAL – CWRF As-Needed Regulatory Support Services 100 $ 19,500
1 Hourly billing rate of $195 per hour will be maintained throughout the life of the as-needed contract. Higher hourly billing rates may apply to project contracts executed subsequent to January 2025, and lower hourly billing rates may apply to work
on contracts executed prior to 2025.
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SOLE PROPRIETOR CERTIFICATION
WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE
This is to certify that Michael R. Welch, Ph.D., P.E., Consulting Engineer is a one-person sole
proprietor firm. All work contracted to Michael R. Welch, Ph.D., P.E., Consulting Engineer will
be performed personally and solely by me, and I will hire no other employees. As a sole
owner and independent contractor with no employees, I am not subject to State of California
workers compensation insurance requirements.
____________________________________ Michael R. Welch, Ph.D., P.E.
CONSULTING ENGINEER
January 23, 2025
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Date
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