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MASTER AGREEMENT FOR AS-NEEDED MATERIALS TESTING
VERDANTAS INC.
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 Verdantas Inc., a California
corporation ("Contractor").
RECITALS
A. CMWD requires the professional services of a consultant that is experienced in materials
testing.
B. The professional services are required on a non-exclusive, project-by-project basis.
C. Contractor has the necessary experience in providing professional services and advice
related to as-needed materials testing.
D. Contractor has submitted a proposal to CMWD responsive to Request for Qualifications
RFQ25-3671CMI and has affirmed its willingness and ability to perform such work as outlined in the
Request for Qualifications.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these recitals and the mutual covenants contained in this
Agreement, CMWD and Contractor agree as follows:
1. SCOPE OF WORK
CMWD retains Contractor to perform, and Contractor agrees to render, those services ("Services") that
are defined in attached Exhibit "A," which is incorporated by this reference in accordance with this
as specified in the Task Description for the project (see paragraph 5 below).
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 from the date first above written to Aug. 17, 2028. The
Executive Manager may amend the Agreement to extend it for two (2) additional one (1) year periods or
parts of a year CMWD
needs, and appropriation of funds by the CMWD Board of Directors. The parties will prepare a written
amendment indicating the effective date and length of the extended Agreement.
4. PROGRESS AND COMPLETION
The work for any project granted to Contractor pursuant to this Agreement will begin within ten (10) days
after receipt of notification to proceed by CMWD and be completed within the time specified in the Task
Description for the project (see paragraph 5 below). Extensions of time for a specific Task Description may
be granted if requested by Contractor and agreed to in writing by the Executive Manager or General
Manager as authorized by the Executive Manager. The Executive Manager or General Manager will give
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allowance for documented and substantiated unforeseeable and unavoidable delays not caused by a lack
of foresight on the part of Contractor, or delays caused by CMWD inaction or other agencies' lack of timely
action. In no event shall a specific Task Description exceed the term of this Agreement.
5. COMPENSATION
The cumulative total for all projects allowed pursuant to this Agreement will not exceed six hundred
thousand dollars ($600,000) per Agreement year. If the City elects to extend the Agreement pursuant to
Section 3, the costs of services may increase by a maximum of 2% per Agreement year, if agreed to by
both parties. Fees will be paid on a project-by-
Payment terms are Net 30 unless otherwise provided or
agreed to in writing by the parties. Prior to initiation of any project work by Contractor, CMWD shall
prepare a Project Task Description and Fee Allotment ("Task Description") which, upon signature by
Contractor and for CMWD, the Executive Manager or General Manager, will be considered a part of this
Agreement. The Task Description will include a detailed scope of services for the particular project being
considered and a statement of Contractor's fee to complete the project in accordance with the specified
scope of services. The Task Description will also include a description of the method of payment and will
be based upon an hourly rate, percentage of project complete, completion of specific project tasks or a
combination of these.
6. PUBLIC WORKS
6.1 Prevailing Wage Rates. Any construction, alteration, demolition, repair, and maintenance work,
including work performed during design and preconstruction such as inspection and land surveying work,
cumulatively exceeding $1,000 and performed under this
California Labor Code Section 1720 et seq. and are subject to state prevailing wage laws. The general
prevailing rate of wages, for each craft or type of worker needed to execute the contract, shall be those
as determined by the Director of Industrial Relations pursuant to the Section 1770, 1773 and 1773.1 of
the California Labor Code. Pursuant to Section 1773.2 of the California Labor Code, a current copy of
applicable wage rates is on file in the office of the City Engineer. Contractor shall not pay less than the
specified prevailing rates of wages to all such workers employed by Contractor in the execution of the
Agreement. Contractor and any subcontractors shall comply with Section 1776 of the California Labor
Code, which generally requires keeping accurate payroll records, verifying and certifying payroll records,
and making them available for inspection. Contractor shall require any subcontractors to comply with
Section 1776.
6.2 DIR Registration. California Labor Code Section 1725.5 requires the Contractor and any subcontractor
or subconsultant performing any public work under this Agreement to be currently registered with the
California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), as specified in California Labor Code section 1725.5.
California Labor Code Section 1771.1 provides that a contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to
engage in the performance of any contract for public work, unless currently registered and qualified to
perform public work pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1725.5. Prior to the performance of public
work by any subcontractor under this Agreement, Contractor must furnish City with the subcontractor's
current DIR registration number.
7. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
Procore Project Management and Collaboration System. This project may utilize CMWD
(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
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decreasing turnaround times. 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 City
of Carlsbad City Engineer approves otherwise, 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. 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
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 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, requests for information, 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 this Agreement or Task Descriptions.
8. 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 the
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 this 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
CMWD may deduct the indemnification amount from any balance owing to Contractor.
9. CONTRACTOR EVALUATIONS
program. Prior to the release of any task orders, the Contractor will be notified of the program
may be evaluated and the results will be considered for future task orders or agreements.
10. 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.
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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
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.
11. OTHER CONTRACTORS
CMWD reserves the right to employ other Contractors in connection with the Services.
12. 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 attorneys fees arising out of the performance
of the work described in this Agreement and Task Descriptions 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.
Contractor
California Civil Code Section
2782.8), then, and only to the extent required by California Civil Code Section 2782.8, which is fully
incorporated in this Agreement, Contractor
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. Co
percentage of fault.
The parties expressly agree that any payment, attorneys fee, cost or expense CMWD or the City of
Carlsbad incurs or -administered
section will survive the expiration or early termination of this Agreement.
13. 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
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
Approved Surplus Line Insurers
OR an alien non-admitted insurer listed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)
latest quarterly listings report.
13.1 Coverages and Limits. Contractor will maintain the types of coverages and minimum limits
indicated below, unless Risk Manager or City 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. City, 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
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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 the City as an
additional insured.
13.1.1 Commercial General Liability Insurance.
including personal and 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.
13.1.2 Automobile Liability. (If the use of an automobile is involved for Contractor's work for
City). $2,000,000 combined single-limit per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
13.1.3 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 satisfaction, a declaration stating this.
13.1.4 Professional Liability.
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.
13.2. Additional Provisions. Contractor will ensure that the policies of insurance required under this
Agreement contain, or are endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
13.2.1 CMWD will be named as an additional insured on General Liability which shall provide
primary coverage to CMWD.
13.2.2 Contractor will obtain occurrence coverage, excluding Professional Liability, which will be
written as claims-made coverage.
13.2.3 If Contractor maintains higher limits than the minimums shown above, the City 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
13.2.4 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.
13.3 Providing Certificates of Insurance and Endorsements. Prior to execution of this
Agreement, Contractor will furnish certificates of insurance and endorsements to CMWD.
13.4 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.
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13.5 Submission of Insurance Policies. CMWD reserves the right to require, at anytime, complete and
certified copies of any or all required insurance policies and endorsements.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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
17. 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.
18. NOTICES
The name of the persons who are authorized to give written notice or to receive written notice on behalf
of CMWD and on behalf of Contractor under this Agreement.
For CMWD: For Contractor:
Name Jennifer Chapman Name Kristen D. Williams
Title Senior Contract Administrator Title Area Leader/Vice President
Dept Public Works/CM&I Address 3934 Murphy Canyon Rd., Ste. B-205
CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT S , CA 92123
Address 1635 Faraday Ave. Phone 858-292-8030
Carlsbad, CA 92008 Email kwilliams@verdantas.com
Phone 442-339-2780
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.
19. 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
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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 whose services are required by this Agreement.
20. CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (CARB) ADVANCED CLEAN FLEETS REGULATIONS
-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.
21. DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION PROHIBITED
Contractor will comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations prohibiting
discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
22. 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 City Manager. The City 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 City
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.
23. 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
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 thirty (30) 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
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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.
24. 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.
25. 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 Section 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 City to terminate this Agreement.
26. JURISDICTION AND VENUE
This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California without regard
to, or application of, choice of law rules or principles. 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.
27. 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.
28. THIRD PARTY RIGHTS
Nothing in this Agreement should be construed to give any rights or benefits to any party other than the
CMWD and Contractor.
29. 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
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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.
30. PUBLIC AGENCY CLAUSE
Contractor agrees that any public agency as defined by Cal. Gov. Code section 6500, if authorized by its
governing body, shall have the option to participate in this contract at the same prices, terms, and
conditions. If another public agency chooses to participate, the term shall be for the term of this contract,
and shall be contingent upon Contractor's acceptance. Participating public agencies shall be solely
responsible for the placing of orders, arranging for delivery and/or services, and making payments to the
Contractor. The City of Carlsbad and Carlsbad Municipal Water District shall not be liable, or responsible,
for any obligations, including but not limited to financial responsibility, in connection with participation
by another public agency.
31. 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
VERDANTAS INC., a California corporation
By: By:
(sign here) K , President
Kristen D. Williams, Vice President
(print name/title) ATTEST:
By: SHERRY FREISINGER, Secretary
(sign here) By:
Pat Sheridan, CFO Director of Constituent & Clerk Services
(print name/title)
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,
President, or
Vice-President
Secretary,
Assistant Secretary,
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:_______________________________
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES AND FEE
Contractor shall perform as-needed materials testing services in accordance with the city/CMWD
Request for Qualifications (RFQ25-3671CMI) dated March 5, 2025.
The City/CMWD
within fifteen (15) minutes of the scheduled time and is expected to be prepared to perform the requested
tests and tasks. Costs incurred by the City/CMWD due to time delays created by the materials testing firm
shall be at the expense of said firm. The City/CMWD will make every effort to coordinate work to allow
use of a single technician, but is under no obligation to do so. The City/CMWD may schedule or reschedule
work on a same day basis if a technician is available. The City/CMWD will not be held liable for any test
cancellation that occurred at least two (2) hours prior to the scheduled time. The City/CMWD will only
pay for time spent on site; no charges for mileage or travel time. Rates should be inclusive of vehicle usage
and administrative time, which includes coordination, scheduling, billing, etc. The cost of each test
performed will also be an inclusive rate that includes vehicle usage, the test, the tools needed to perform
the test, the report, pickup and drop off. Time will be billed in 2-hour increments with a 2-hour minimum.
Invoices for services are expected to be reviewed for accuracy before being submitted to the City/CMWD.
If the use of subcontractors is approved by the City/CMWD, they shall be billed at cost plus no more than
10%.
Compaction test reports will be made available in the field at the time of testing where sampling for
maximum densities was made available two (2) days prior to testing of soils and aggregates, and the same
day for asphalt concrete. When proctors for maximum densities are not available on the day of testing,
compaction test results shall be available no later than the next day. Contractor will prepare and submit
a formal report as soon as that segment of work is completed or when otherwise requested by the
City/CMWD.
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PUBLIC WORKS REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS RFQ25-3671CMI
2025 Master Agreement Consultant Services
for Construction Management & Inspection Services
SAMPLE MASTER AGREEMENT RATE SCHEDULE Prices
valid through initial Term of Agreement
STAFF
NAME TITLE HOURLY RATE
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PUBLIC WORKS REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS RFQ25-3671CMI
2025 Master Agreement Consultant Services
for Construction Management & Inspection Services
EXHIBIT B SAMPLE MASTER AGREEMENT RATE SCHEDULE
Prices valid through initial Term of Agreement
SUB-CONSULTANTS
NAME/FIRM TITLE HOURLY RATE
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2025 AMENDED BILLING RATE SCHEDULE (Verdantas West)
Professional Services Hourly Rate Hourly Rate
Senior Consultant I, Associate $235.00 Administrative//Technical $90.00
Senior Consultant II, Principal $265.00 Editor/ Project Coordinator I
Senior Consultant III, Sr. Principal $310.00 Administrative//Technical $105.00
Project Manager $190.00 Editor/Project Coordinator II
Senior Project Manager $215.00 Operations / Laboratory Manager $185.00
Field/Lab Supervisor $150.00
Staff Engineer/Scientist/Geologist $155.00
Senior Staff Engineer/Scientist/Geologist $165.00 CAD/GIS/Data Management Hourly Rate
Project Engineer/Scientist/Geologist $190.00 CAD Designer I $145.00
Senior Engineer/Scientist/Geologist $215.00 CAD Designer II $160.00
Project Designer $165.00
Support Hourly Rate Senior Project Designer $185.00
Field/Lab Technician I $90.00 CAD Technician I $125.00
Field/Lab Technician II/Special Inspector $100.00 CAD Technician II $140.00
Field/Lab Technician III/Special Inspector II $105.00 CAD Technician III $150.00
Senior Technician/Senior Special Inspector $115.00
Source Inspector $135.00 GIS Analyst I $150.00
System Operation & Maintenance Specialist $150.00 GIS Analyst II $160.00
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Specialist $170.00 Senior GIS Analyst $210.00
Prevailing Wage (Group 1) *$145.00 GIS Technician I $125.00
Prevailing Wage (Group 2) *$158.00 GIS Technician II $145.00
Prevailing Wage (Group 3) *$160.00
City of Los Angeles Deputy Building/$160.00 Data Manager $165.00
Grading Inspector Senior Data Manager $185.00
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GEOTECHNICAL LABORATORY TESTING
METHOD $/TEST METHOD $/TEST
Classification & Index Properties Soil Chemistry & Corrosivity
Photograph of sample 15 Sulfate content - by ion chromatograph (CTM 417 Part 2)85
Moisture content (ASTM D2216)25 Sulfate screen (Hach®)35
Moisture & density (ASTM D2937) ring samples 37 Chloride content (AASHTO T291/CTM 422)75
Moisture & density (ASTM D2937) Shelby tube or cutting 45 pH + minimum resistivity (CTM 643)140
Atterberg limits 3 points (ASTM D4318)160 Chloride content by ion chromatograph (AASHTO 85
-Single point, non-plastic 90 T291/CTM 422)
-Atterberg limits (organic ASTM D2487 / D4318)195 Corrosion suite: minimum resistivity, sulfate, chloride,285
-Visual classification as non-plastic (ASTM 15 pH (CTM 643)
D2488) Particle size:Organic matter content (ASTM D2974)70
-Sieve only 1½ inch to #200 (AASHTO T27/ASTM 155 Consolidation & Expansion/Swell Tests
C136/ASTM D6913/CTM 202)Consolidation (ASTM D2435):210
-Large sieve 6 inch to #200 (AASHTO T27/ASTM 195 Each additional time curve.50
C136/ASTM D6913/CTM 202)Each additional load/unload w/o time reading 45
-Hydrometer only (ASTM D7928)120 Expansion Index (ASTM D4829)140
-200 Relative compaction of untreated/treated soils/270
-Percent passing #200 sieve, wash only (ASTM D1140)75 aggregates (CTM 216)
Specific gravity and absorption of fine aggregate 140 Relative density 0.1 ft mold (ASTM D4253, D4254)250
(AASHTO T84/ASTM C128/ASTM D854/CTM 207)California Bearing Ratio (ASTM D1883) - 3 point 535
Specific gravity and absorption of coarse aggregate 110 California Bearing Ratio (ASTM D1883) - 1 point 200
(AASHTO T85/ASTM C127/CTM 206)R-Value untreated soils/aggregates (AASHTO T190/335
Total porosity - on Shelby tube sample (calculated)180 ASTM D2844/CTM 301)
Total porosity - on other sample (calculated)165 R-Value lime or cement treated soils/aggregates 365
Shrinkage limits wax method (ASTM D4943)135 (AASHTO T190/ ASTM D2844/CTM 301)
Pinhole dispersion (ASTM D4647)225 Swell collapse Method A up to 10 load/unloads w/o 310
Total porosity - on other sample (calculated)165 time curves (ASTM D4546-A)
Dispersive characteristics (double hydrometer ASTM 215 Single load swell/collapse - Method B (ASTM 115
D4221)D4546-B, seat, load & inundate only)
As-received moisture & density (chunk/carved sample)65 Triaxial Tests
Sand Equivalent (AASHTO T176/ASTM D2419/CTM 217)115 Unconfined compression strength of cohesive soil 145
-inch sieve, (ASTM D7928)200 (with stress/strain plot, ASTM D2166)
Shear Strength Unconsolidated undrained triaxial compression test 185
Pocket penetrometer 20 on cohesive soils(UU, ASTM D2850, USACE Q test,
Direct shear (ASTM D3080, mod., 3 points):per confining stress)
-Consolidated undrained - 0.05 inch/min (CU)320 Consolidated undrained triaxial compression test 400
-Consolidated drained - <0.05 inch/min (CD)385 for cohesive soils, (CU, ASTM D4767, USACE R-bartest)
Residual shear EM 1110-2-1906-IXA (price per each 55 with back pressure saturation & pore water pressure
additional pass after shear)measurement (per confining stress)
Remolding or hand trimming of specimens (3 points)95 Consolidated drained triaxial compression test (CD,
Oriented or block hand trimming (per hour)70 USACE S), with volume change measurement. Price
Single point shear 115 per soil type below EM 1110-21906(X):
Torsional shear (ASTM D6467 / ASTM D7608)880 -Sand or silty sand soils (per confining stress)400
Compaction & Pavement Subgrade Tests -Silt or clayey sand soils (per confining stress)535
Standard Proctor compaction, 4 points (ASTM D698)-Clay soils (per confining stress)755
-4-inch diameter mold (Methods A & B)170 -Three-stage triaxial (sand or silty sand soils)700
-6-inch diameter mold (Method C)230 -Three-stage triaxial (silt or clayey sand soils)935
Modified Proctor compaction 4 points (ASTM D1557):-Three-stage triaxial (clay soils)1,320
-4-inch diameter mold Methods A & B 235 -Remolding of test specimens 70
-6-inch diameter mold Method C 265 Hydraulic Conductivity Tests
Check point (per point)70 Triaxial permeability in flexible-wall permeameter with 335
Relative compaction of untreated/treated 270 backpressure saturation at one effective stress (EPA
soils/aggregates (CTM 216)9100/ASTM D5084, falling head Method C):
Relative density 0.1 ft mold (ASTM D4253, D4254)250 Each additional effective stress 130
California Bearing Ratio (ASTM D1883) - 3 point 535 Hand trimming of soil samples for horizontal K 65
California Bearing Ratio (ASTM D1883) - 1 point 200 Remolding of test specimens 70
R-Value untreated soils/aggregates (AASHTO T190/335 Permeability of granular soils (ASTM D2434)145
ASTM D2844/CTM 301)Soil-Cement
R-Value lime or cement treated soils/aggregates 365 Moisture-density curve for soil-cement mixtures (ASTM 260
(AASHTO T190/ ASTM D2844/CTM 301)D558)
Soil Chemistry & Corrosivity Wet-dry durability of soil-cement mixtures (ASTM D559) ¹1,290
pH Method A (ASTM D4972 or CTM 643)50 Compressive strength of molded soil-cement cylinder 65
Electrical resistivity single point as received moisture 50 (ASTM D1633)¹
Minimum resistivity 3 moisture content points (ASTM 95 Soil-cement remolded specimen (for shear strength,250
G187/CTM 643)consolidation, etc.) ¹
pH + minimum resistivity (CTM 643)140 ¹Compaction (ASTM D558 maximum density) should
Sulfate content - gravimetric (CTM 417 B Part 2)75 also be performed not included in above price
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CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS LABORATORY TESTING
METHOD $/TEST METHOD $/TEST
Concrete Strength Characteristics
40 Flat & elongated particles in coarse aggregate (ASTM 230
D4791/CTM 235)
Compression, concrete or masonry cores (testing only)45 Cleanness value of coarse aggregate (CTM 227)225
Soundness, magnesium (AASHTO T104/ASTM 240
Trimming concrete cores (per core) 25 C88/CTM 214)
Flexural strength of concrete (simple beam-3rd pt. loading,90 Soundness, sodium (AASHTO T104/ASTM C88/695
ASTM C78/CTM 523)CTM 214)
Flexural strength of concrete (simple beam- center pt.90 Masonry
loading, ASTM C293/CTM 523)35
Non shrink grout cubes (2 inch, ASTM C109/C1107)30 35
Drying shrinkage - four readings, up to 90 days, 3 bars 430 - testing 45
(ASTM C157)only (ASTM C42)
Length of concrete cores (CTM 531)45 Masonry core shear testing (Title 24)85
Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA)Veneer bond strength, cost for each - 5 required 60
Resistance of compacted HMA to moisture-induced 2,250 (ASTM C482)
damage (AASHTO T283/CTM 371) - 3 required 60
Hamburg Wheel, 4 briquettes (modified) (AASHTO T324)965 (ASTM C140)
Superpave gyratory compaction (AASHTO T312/ ASTM 375 CMU moisture content, absorption & unit weight - 6 55
D6925)required (ASTM C140)
Extraction by ignition oven, percent asphalt (AASHTO 160 CMU linear drying shrinkage (ASTM C426)190
T308/ASTM D6307/CTM 382)215
Ignition oven correction/correlation values 1,445 (ASTM C1314)
(AASHTO T308/ASTM D6307/CTM 382) 270
Extraction by centrifuge, percent asphalt (ASTM D2172) 160 (ASTM C1314)
Gradation of extracted aggregate (AASHTO T30/ ASTM 145 Fasteners/Bolts/Rods
D5444/CTM 202)-110
Stabilometer, S-Value (ASTM D1560/CTM 366)285 plain (ASTM A370)
Bituminous mixture preparation (AASHTO R30/ CTM 304)85 -130
Moisture content of HMA (AASHTO T329/ASTM D6037 65 galvanized (ASTM A370)
/CTM 370)-70
Bulk specific gravity of compacted HMA, molded 55
specimen or cores, uncoated (AASHTO T166/ ASTM -80
D2726/CTM 308)
Bulk specific gravity of compacted HMA, molded 60 -70
specimen or cores, paraffin-coated (AASHTO T275/plain (ASTM A370)
ASTM D1188/CTM 308)-80
Maximum density - Hveem (CTM 308)215 galvanized (ASTM A370)
Theoretical maximum density and specific gravity of 140 -70
HMA (AASHTO T209/ASTM D2041/CTM 309)stainless steel (ASTM A370)
Thickness or height of compacted bituminous paving 45 Reinforcing Steel and Prestressing Strands
Mixture specimens (ASTM D3549)Rebar bend test, up to No. 11 (ASTM A370)70
Wet track abrasion of slurry seal (ASTM D3910)160 215
Rubberized asphalt (add to above rates)+25%Resistance butt-up 70
Brick to No. 10 (CTM 670)
Compression - cost for each, 5 required (ASTM C67)55 Resistance butt-90
Absorption - cost for each, 5 required (ASTM C67) 55 11 & over (CTM 670)
Aggregate Properties 70
Bulk density and voids in aggregates (AASHTO T19/55 (CTM 670)
ASTM C29/ CTM 212)45
Organic impurities in fine aggregate sand (AASHTO T21/65 (CTM 670)
ASTM C40/CTM 213)215
LA Rattler-215 over (CTM 670)
/ASTM C131/ CTM 211)215
LA Rattler-larger coarse aggregate 1-/270 (CTM 670)
ASTM C535/CTM 211)70
Apparent specific gravity of fine aggregate (AASHTO T84/140 (CTM 670)
ASTM C128/CTM 208)215
Specific gravity and absorption of coarse aggregate (ASTM 110 (CTM 670)
C127/CTM 206) >#4 retained Epoxy coated rebar/dowel continuity (Holiday) 70
Clay lumps, friable particles (AASHTO T112/ASTM C142)190 (ASTM A775/A934)
Durability Index (AASHTO T210/ASTM D3744/ CTM 229)215 Epoxy coated rebar flexibility/bend test, up to No. 50
Moisture content of aggregates by oven drying (AASHTO 45 11 (ASTM A775/A934)
T255/ASTM C566/CTM 226)Prestressing wire, tension (ASTM A416)190
Uncompacted void content of fine aggregate (AASHTO 140 Sample preparation (cutting)55
T304/ ASTM C1252/ CTM 234)Epoxy coated rebar/dowel film thickness (coating) 50
Percent of crushed particles (AASHTO T335/ ASTM 145 test (ASTM A775/ A934)
D5821/CTM 205)
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CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS LABORATORY TESTING
METHOD $/TEST METHOD $/TEST
Streetlights/Signals Bearing Pads/Plates and Joint Seal
LED Luminaires / Signal Modules / Countdown By Elastomeric bearing pads (Caltrans SS 51-3)1,060
Pedestrian Signal Face Modules (Caltrans RSS 86)Quote Elastomeric bearing pad with hardness and 1,315
Spray Applied Fireproofing compression tests (Caltrans SS 51-3)
Unit weight (density, ASTM E605)65 Type A Joint Seals (Caltrans SS 51-2)1,735
Sample Transport Type B Joint Seals (Caltrans SS 51-2)1,640
Pick-up and delivery (weekdays, per trip, <50 mile 110 Bearing plates (A536)770
radius from our office)
Notes
1.Earth Material Samples:Quoted testing unit rates are for soil and/or rock (earth) samples free of hazardous materials. Additional costs will accrue
beyond these standard testing unit rates for handling, testing and/or disposing of soil and/or rock containing hazardous materials. Hazardous materials
es. Standard turn-around time
for geotechnical-laboratory test results is 10 working days. Samples will be stored for 2 months following completion of assigned tests, after which
they will be discarded. Prior documented notification is required if samples need to be stored for a longer time. A monthly storage fee of $15 per bagand $6 per sleeve or tube will be applied. Quoted unit rates are only for earth materials sampled in California. There may be additional cost for
handling imported samples.
2.Construction Material Samples:After all designated breaks for a given sample set meet specified compressive at design age or other client-
o the 28-day break. Unless
specifically requested otherwise, all other construction materials will be disposed of after completion of testing and reporting.
EQUIPMENT LISTING
CLASSIFICATION $/UNIT CLASSIFICATION $/UNIT
1/4 inch Grab plates 5/ each Global Positioning System/Laser Range Finder 80/day
1/4 inch Tubing (bonded) 0.60/foot Hand auger set 90/day
1/4 inch Tubing (single)0.40/foot 40/roll
3/8 inch Tubing, clear vinyl 0.60/foot Horiba U-51 water quality meter 135/day
4-Gas meter (RKI Eagle or similar)/GEM 2000 140/day Light tower (towable vertical mast) 150/day
Air flow meter and purge pump (200 cc/min)55/day Magnehelic gauge 15/day
Box of 24 soil drive-sample rings 130/box Manometer 25/day
Brass sample tubes 11/each Mileage (will adjust with IRS published rate) 0.70/mile
Caution tape (1000-foot roll)22/each Moisture test kit (excludes labor to perform test, ASTM 65/test
Combination lock or padlock 15/each E1907)
Compressed air tank and regulator 55/day Nuclear moisture and density gauge 88/day
-inch-dia)160/day Electrical moisture and density gauge 88/Day
Consumables (gloves, rope, soap, tape, etc.)40/day Pachometer 50/day
Core sample boxes 30/each Particulate Monitor 135/day
Crack monitor Two-Dimensional 30/each pH/Conductivity/Temperature meter 60/day
Crack monitor Thee-Dimensional 40/each Photo-Ionization Detector (PID)150/day
Cutoff saws, reciprocating, electric (Sawzall®)80/day Pump, Typhoon 2 or 4 stage 55/day
D-Meter Walking Floor Profiler 110/day QED bladder pump w/QED control box 175/day
Disposable bailers 25/each Quire fee Phase I only 250/each
Disposable bladders 20/each Resistivity field meter and pins 200/day
Dissolved oxygen meter 75/day Slip / threaded cap, 2-inch or 4-inch diameter, 20/each
DOT 55-gallon containment drum with lid 85/drum PVC Schedule 40
Double-ring infiltrometer 135/day Slope inclinometer 250/day
Dual-stage interface probe 85/day Soil sampling T-handle (Encore) 10/day
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer 430/day Soil sampling tripod 40/day
Generator, portable gasoline fueled, 3,500 watts 90/day Speedy (R) moisture tester 10/day
Stainless steel bailer 60/day Vapor sampling box 65/day
Submersible pump with controller 180/day Vehicle usage (carrying equipment)16/hour
Submersible pump/transfer pump, 10-25 gpm 65/day VelociCalc 40/day
Support service truck usage (well installation)250/day Visqueen (20 x 100 feet) 130/roll
Survey/fence stakes 10/each Water level indicator (electronic well sounder) 100/day
Tedlar® bags 25/each <300 feet deep well
55/day ZIPLEVEL®. 40/day
Turbidity meter 80/day Other specialized geotechnical and environmental testing
Tyvek® suit (each)25/each and monitoring equipment are available, and priced per site
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