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COMMISSIONERS AGENDA MEETING REQUEST FORM
(Must be submitted to the Clerk of the Board by 12:00pm on Thursday)
REQUESTING DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS
REQUEST SUBMITTED BY:Victoria Seim
CONTACT PERSON ATTENDING ROUNDTABLE: John BI'ISS@y
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: ❑YES 0 NO
DATE:08.26.2025
PHONE: 509-754-6082
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�:-R A--�- .��,� Request for approval of Grant County Public Works Notice to Consultants for Westshore
Drive Reconstruction Right -Of -Way Services, expected to begin immediately and to
continue for approximately 6 months unless it becomes necessary to extend it further.
If necessary, was this document reviewed by accounting? ❑ YES ❑ NO 0 N/A
If necessary, was this document reviewed by legal? 0 YES ❑ NO ❑ N/A
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APPROVE: DENIED
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GRANT COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS NOTICE TO CONSULTANTS FOR
WESTSHORE DRIVE RECONSTR UCTION RIGHT -OF. WA Y SE R VICES
Grant County Public Works solicits interest from consulting finns with expertise in Negotiations, Relocation,
Acquisition, Appraisal, Appraisal Review and Property Management of Real Estate. The County is seeking
these services to begin immediately and anticipates this agreement will be for approximately 6 months in
duration with the option for Grant County Public Works to extend it for additional time and money if necessary.
Consultants will be considered for the following project.
Grant County Public Works reserves the right to amend terms of this "Request for Qualifications" (RFQ) to
circulate various addenda, or to withdraw the RFQ at any time, regardless of how much time and effort
consultants have spent on their responses.
Pro ription
iect Dese
The work to be perfortned by the CONSULTANT consists of evaluating the construction impact of several
properties on Westshore Drive and assisting the County to secure rights of way and/or temporary construction
easements. Prepare and provide all documentation needed for the project ROW Negotiation, Appraisal,
Appraisal Review. The CONSULTANT will be required to comply with all Fed6ral and State laws, and the
WSDOT Local Agency Guidelines (LAG) manual pertaining to the ROW process and Negotiation, Appraisal,
Appraisal Review and Acquisition of Real Property. The major features of the project are as follows:
* Valuation of Construction impacts on 71 properties.
a Negotiations with Property owners.
* Acquisition and final payment.
Please Note: A consulting firm may complete the appraisal and the appraisal review as long as the reports are
completed independently, In addition, in order to avoid conflict of interest the consultant(s) performing the
acquisition/negotiation cannot be involved in the appraisal review process.
Contract Type: Negotiated Hourly Rate with a maxiinum not to exceed,
Evaluation Criteria
Submittals will be evaluated and ranked based on the following criteria:
1) Qualification of Proposed Project Manager
2) Qualifications/Expertise of Firm
3) Ability to meet schedule
4) Approach to project
5) Familiarity with WSD0T/FHWA/AASHT0/County standards
6) Past Perfonnance/References
7) Adequate licensure to perform and complete the project
9) Experience with Local Agencies
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Submittal
Submittals should include the following information.- Firm name, phone and fax numbers; Name of Principal -
in. -Charge and Project Manager; and Number of employees in each firm proposed to project.
Please submit FOUR copies of your Statement of Qualifications to: Grant County Public Works, 124 Enterprise
St. S.E. Ephrata WA 98823, Bob Bersanti no later than 10:00 a.m. on August 12, 2025. Submittals will not be
accepted after that time and date. Any questions regarding this project should be directed to Bob Bersanti, at
(509)754-6082 ext. 3503 ).
Americans with Disabilities Act-(ADA) Information
Grant County Public Works in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation. Act (Section 504) and the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its
programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Bob Bersanti at
bbersanti( ,grantcountywa.goy or by calling collect (509)754-6082 ext. 3503.
Title VI Statement
Grant County Public Works, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78
Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively
ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will
be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated
against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award."
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Dates of publication in the Columbia Basin Herald: July 22, 2025, and July 29, 2025.
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Agreement NLimber:
Local Agency Real Estate Professional Services
Negotiated Hourly Rate Consultant Agreement
Does this Require DES fillilp? ❑Yes ❑ No
Firm/Organization Legal Name (do not use dba's):
Universal Field Services, Inc.
Address
Federal Aid Number
I I I Main Street, Suite 105 Edmonds., WA 98020
UBI Number
Federal TIN or SSN Number
600 019 563
730676799
Execution Date
Completion Date
January, 30, 2-0026
1099 Form Required
Federal Participation
[:] Yes No
❑ Yes 0 No
Project Title
Westshore Drive Reconstruction
Description of Work
Right of way services to secure temporary easements for 70 driveway reconnections on the Westshore Drive
Reconstruction project.
❑ Yes % Q No DBE Participation
Maximum Amount Payable: $31,917.00
❑ Yes % No MBE Participation
Yes % No WBE Participation
❑ Yes % No SBE Participation
Index of Exhibits
Exhibit A Scope of Work
Exhibit B DBE Participation
Exhibit C Preparation and Delivery of Electronic Engineering and Other Data
Exhibit D Prime Consultant Cost COMPLItations
Exhibit E SLib-consultant Cost Computations
Exhibit F Title VI Assurances
Exhibit G Certification Documents
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Exhibit I Alleged Consultant Design Error Procedures
Exhibit J Consultant Claim Procedures
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THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as shown in the "Execution Date" on page one (1) M' the heading
of this AGREEMENT, between the GRANT COUNTY,, STATE OF WASHINGTON
hereinafter called the "AGENCY," and the name/organization referenced on page one (1) in the heading of this
AGREEMENT, hereinafter called the "CONSULTANT."
WHEREAS, the AGENCY desires to accomplish the work referenced in the section T. "Description of Work"
section of this AGREEMENT and hereafter called the "SERVICES"; and does not have sufficient staff to meet
the required commitment and therefore deems it advisable and desirable to engage the assistance of a
CONSULTANT to provide the necessary SERVICES; and
WHEREAS, the CONSULTANT represents that they comply with the Washington State Statutes relating to
professional registration, if applicable, and has signified a willingness to furnish consulting Services to the
AGENCY.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms and conditions contained herein, or attached and
incorporated and made a part hereof, the AGENCY, and the CONSULTANT mutually agree as follows-,
Deser'tion of Work
IP
The Scope of Work and projected level of effort required for these SERVICES is described in Exhibit "A"
attached hereto and by this reference made a part of this AGREEMENT.
If, due to the CONSULTANT'S error or oversight, corrections to the SERVICES contracted for herein are
necessary, the CONSULTANT will make such corrections at no additional cost- to the AGENCY and will
submit such corrections to the AGENCY within ten (10) days of receipt of the AGENCY'S request,
Ii. General Requirements
CONSULTANT shall., at all times, comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, codes,
ordinances, rules, regulations, decrees, directives, guidelines,, etc., (together "Laws") whioh may impact or
apply to the performance of SERVICES under this AGREEMENT, regardless of whether such Laws axe
modified or axe enacted during the term of this AGREEMENT,
Period of Performance
This AGREEMENT shall commence on the date executed by the AGENCY and the CONSULTANT shown in
"Execution Date" in the- heading of this AGREEMENT on page one (1) and shall be completed ..on the date
shown in "Completion Date" in the heading of this AGREEMENT on page one (1), unless modified by a
written AGREEMENT revision extending the "Completion Date" or unless terminated sooner as provided
herein.
Upon completion or termination of this AGREEMENT, the CONSULTANT shall turn over all documents,
records and file materials to the AGENCY,
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TV Payment Provisions
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The CONSULTANT shall be paid by the AGENCY for completed SERVICES -rendered under this
AGREEMENT as provided hereinafter, Such payment shall be full compensation for SERVICES performed or
SERVICES rendered and for all labor, materials, supplies, equipment, and incidentals necessary to complete
SERVICES. The CONSULTANT shall conform to all applicable portions of 48 CFR Part 31 (www.ecfr.gov).
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A. Hourly Rates-, The CONSULTANT shall be paid by the AGENCY for work done, based upon the
negotiated hourly rates shown in Exhibits "D" and "E" attached hereto and by reference made part of this
AGREEMENT. The accepted negotiated rates shall be memorialized in a final written acknowledgement
between the parties. Such final written aclmowledgement shall be incorporated into, and become a part of,
this AGREE, MENT. The initially accepted negotiated rates shall be applicable from the approval date, as
memorialized in a final written aolmowledgement, to 180 days following the CONSULTANT's fiscal year
end (FYE) date.
The accepted negotiated hourly rates, as shown on Exhibits "D" and "E" shall be subject to renegotiations
for each subsequent twelve (12) month period (180 days following FYE date to 180 days followina FYE
date) upon written request of the CONSULTANT or the AGENCY. The written request must be made to
the other party within ninety (90) days following the CONSULTANT's FYE date. If no such written
request is made, the initial twelve (12) month negotiated hourly rates, as shown on Exhibits "D" and "E"
will remain in effect for the next twelve (12) month period,
Conversely, if a timely request is made in the manner set forth above, the parties will commence
negotiations to determine the new hourly rates that will be applicable for the next twelve (12) month period.
Any agreed to renegotiated rates shall be memorialized in a final written acknowledgement between the
parties. Such final written acknowledgement shall be incorporated into, and become a part of, this
AGREEMENT. If requested, the CONSULTANT shall provide current payroll register and classifications
to aid in negotiations. If the parties cannot reach an agreement on the new hourly rates, the AGENCY may
perform an audit of the CONSULTANT's books and records to determine the CONSULTANT's actual
costs. The audit findings may be used to establish the new hourly rates that will be applicable for the next
twelve (12) month period.
The fixed fee as identified in Exhibits "D" and "E" shall represent a value to be applied throughout the life
of the AGREEMENTO
The CONSULTANT shall maintain and have accessible support data for verification of the components of
the hourly rates, i.e., direct. (raw) labor, indirect cost rate, and fixed fee (profit) percentage, If the
classification ranges (A.ctuals not to Exceed Table) are utilized, the CONSULTANT shall bill each
employee's actual classification, and actual salary plus indirect cost rate plus fixed fee witbin the
appropriate classification ranges.
B, Direct Non -Salary Costs-, Direct Non -Salary Costs will be reimbursed at the actual cost to the
CONSULTANT.. These, charges may include, but are. ,not limited. to, the following. items: travel, printing,
long distance telephone, supplies, computer charges and fees of sub -consultants. Air or train travel will be
reimbursed only to lowest price available, unless otherwise approved by the AGENCY. The
CONSULTANT shall comply with the -rules and regulations regarding travel costs (excluding air, train, and
rental. --car- costs) - -in-accordane.e...... with the..-.A-GENC.-Y-,.-.-W-ashingt.on---Sta.t.c..D-e.p.artment--of..Tr.ansport-ation
(WSDOT)'s Accounting Manual M 13-82, Chapter 10 - Travel Rules and Procedures, and all revisions
thereto. Air, train and rental card costs shall be reimbursed in accordance with 48 Code of Federal
Regulations (CFI .) Part 31.205-46 "Travel Costs." The billing for Direct Non -salary Costs shall include an
itemized listing of the charges directly identifiable with these SERVICES. The CONSULTANT shall
maintain the original supporting documents in their office. Copies of the original supporting documents
shall be supplied to the AGENCY upon request. All above charges must be necessary for the SERVICES
p 'ded -under this AGREEM ENT.
provided
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C. Maximum Amount Payable: The Maximum Amount Payable by the AGENCY to the CONS-ULTANT
under this AGREEMENT shall not exceed the amount shown in the heading of this AGREEMENT on page
one (1,) The Maximum Amount Payable does not include payment for extra work as stipulated in section
X111, "Extra Work." No minimum amount payable is guaranteed under this AGREEMENT.
D. Monthly Progress Payments: Progress payments may be claimed on a monthly basis for all costs authorized
in A and B above, The monthly billings shall be supported by detailed statements for hours expended at the
rates established in Exhibit "D," including names and classifications of all employees, and billings for all
direct non -salary expenses. To provide a means of verifying the billed salary costs for the
CONSULTANT's employees, the AGENCY may conduct employee interviews. These interviews may
consist of recording the names, titles, salary rates, and present duties of those employees perfortning work
on the SERVICES at the time of the interview.
E. Final Payment-, Final Payment of any balance due the CONSULTANT of the gross amount earned will be
made promptly upon its verification by the AGENCY after the completion of the SERVICES under this
AGREEMENT, contingent upon receipt of all PS&E, plans, maps, notes, reports,., electronic data, and other
related documents which are required to be furnished under this AGREEMENT. Acceptance of such Final
Payment by the CONSULTANT shall constitute a release of all claims for payment, whieh the
CONSULTANT may have against the AGENCY unless such claims are specifically reserved in writing and
transmitted to the AGENCY by the CONSULTANT prior to its acceptance. Said Final Payment shall not,
however, be a bar to any claims that the AGENCY may have against the CONSULTANT or to any
remedies the AGENCY may pursue with respect to such claims.
The payment of any billing will not constitute agreernont as to the appropriateness of any item and at the
time of final audit all required adjustments will be made and reflected in a final payment. In the event that
such final audit reveals an overpayment to the CONSULTANT, the CONSULTANT will refund such
overpayment to the AGENCY within thirty (30) calendar days of notice of the overpayment. Such refund
shall not constitute a waiver by the CONSULTANT for any claims relating to the validity of a finding by
the AGENCY of overpayment. Per the WSDOT"s "Audit Guide for Consultants," Chapter 23 "Resolution
Procedures," the CONSULTANT has twenty (20) working days after receipt of the final Post Audit to begin
the appeal process to the AGENCY for audit findings.
F. Inspection of Cost Records: The CONSULTANT and their sub -consultants shall keep available for
inspection by representatives of the AGENCY, the State, and the United States, for a period of six (6) years
after receipt of final payment, the cost records and accounts pertaining to this AGREEMENT and all items
related to or bearing -upon these records with the following exception: if any litigation, claim or audit arising
out of, in connection with, or related to this AGREEMENT is initiated before the expiration of the six (6)
year period, the cost records and accounts shall be retained until such litigation, claim, or audit involving the
records is completed.
An interim or post audit may be perfortned on this AGREEMENT. The audit, if any, will be performed by
the State Auditor, WSDOT's Internal Audit Office and / or at the -request of the AGENCY's Project
Manager.
V Compensation
The CONSULTANT shall be paid $3 1 917.00 for all SERVICES and expenses under this AGREEMENT,
provided that the total reimbursement under this AGREEMENT shall not exceed $31,917.00 Such payment
shall include all the CONSULTANT'S expenses in the performance of this AGREEMENT unless otherwise
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OFov%eeifled in Section XVII "Special Provisions," The CONSULTANT'S invoice shall include: the project title,
description of the services rendered, and the dates worked.
Records and Accounts
The CONSULTANT and any authorized sub -consultant, or any other person or firm, shall keep detailed records
relating to the charges made and expenses incurred for work required by this AGREEMENT.
The CONSULTANT's accounting records pertaining to this AGREEMENT shall be available for inspection by
representatives of the AGENCY, the State, and the United States, at the office of the CONSULTANT. The
CONSULTANT shall include in any sub -consultant agreetnent/contract or any agreement/contract with any
person or finn a provision requiring such sub -consultant, person, or firm to make its financial records available
for inspection by the AGENCY in accordance with this provision.
The accounting record referred to in the preceding paragraph shall be available for inspection during nonnal
business hours and shall be retained by the CONSULTANT or sub -consultant, or any other person or firm, for a
period of three (3) years following final payment from the AGENCY to the CONSULTANT with the following
exception: if any litigation, claim, or audit i's started before the expiration of the three (3) year retention period,
the records shall be retained until all litigation, claim, or audit findings involving the records have been
resolved.
The CONSULTANT further agrees that any duly authorized representative of the AGENCY, the State or of the
United States, in the official conduct of its business shall have access to and the right to examine any directly
pertinent boolcs, documents, papers, photographic negatives, and records of the CONSULTANT involving the
SERVICES provided under the tenns of this AGREEMENT at any time during normal business hours during
the life of this AGREEMENT and for three (3) years after the date of the final payment under this
AGREEMENT.
An audit may be performed on this AGREEMENT. The audit, if any, will be performed by the State Auditor,
WSDOT's Internal Audit Office and / or at the request of the AGENCY's Project Manager.
VII, Performance of Services
In the performance of the SERVICES under this AGREEMENT, the CONSULTANT shall comply with all
applicable AGENCY regulations, State and Federal laws, regulations and procedures.
1. Non -delegation
The SERVICES to be Wmished under the terms of this AGREEMENT shall be performed by the
CONSULTANT and the CONSULTANT'S bona fide employees, and shall not be delegate-d to any other
person or firm.
2. Subcontracting
The CONSULTANT shall not hire sub -consultants or any other person or firm to provide SERVICES under
this AGREEMENT except pursuant to a revision of this AGREEMENT as authorized in Section VIII
"Modification of Agreement." All applicable portions of this AGREEMENT shall be contained in the
subcontract between the CONSULTANT and its sub-consultant(s),
The CONSULTANT shall remove any employee from assignment to perform SERVICES under. this
AGREEMENT 'immediately upon receipt of written request to do so from the AGENCY.
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The CONSULTANT warrants that, if it is full or partially employed by any public agency other than the
AGENCY, its acceptance of this AGREEMENT is with the consent of such agency; that the CONSULTANT
shall spend no time ill the performance require in this AGREEMENT during which time the CONSULTANT
should normally be employed and paid by such agency; and that the acceptance of this AGREEMENT will not
interfere with any obligations the CONSULTANT may have to such agency.
VIII. Einploj.-,inent and Organizational Coifflict qfInterest
The CONSULTANT warrants that they have not employed or retained any company or person, other than a
bona fide employee working solely for the CONSULTANT, to solicit or SCCUre this AGREEMENT, and that it
has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the
CONSULTANT, 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 warrant, the
AGENCY shall have the right to annul this AGREEMENT without liability or, in its discretion., to deduct from
this AGREEMENT price or consideration or otherwise recover the ftill amount of such fee, commission,
percentage, broke -rage fee, gift, or contingent fee,
,Any and all employees of the CONSULTANT or other persons while engaged in the perfon-riance of any work
or SERVICES required of the CONSULTANT under this AGREEMENT, shall be considered employees of the
CONSULTANT only and not of the AGENCY, and any and all claims that may arise under any workmen's
Compensation Act on behalf of said employees or other persons while so engaged, and any and all claims made
by a third party as a consequence of any act or omission on the part of the CONSULTANT'S employees or
other persons while so engaged on any of the work or SERVICES provided to be rendered herein, shall be the
sole obligation and responsibility of the CONSULTANT.
The CONSULTANT shall not engage, on a full- or part-time basis, or other basis, during; the period of this
AGREEMENT, any professional or technical personnel who are, or have been, at any time during the period of
this AGREEMENT, in the employ of the United States Department of Transportation or the AGENCY, except
regularly retired employees, without written consent of the public employer of such person if he/she will be
working on this AGREEMENT for the CONSULTANT.
The CONSULTANT shall comply with the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act and any other legislation affecting
its employees and the rules and regulations issued there Linder; and shall save the AGENCY free, clear and
harmless from all actions, claims, demands and expenses arising out of said Act and any rules and regulations
that are or may be promulgated in connection therewith.
The CONSULTANT assumes full responsibility for the payment of all. payroll taxes, use, sales, income or any
other form of taxes, fees, licenses, excises, or payments required by any Federal or State legislation which are
now or which may be enacted during the term of this AGREEMENT as to all the CONSULTANT'S employees,
and as to all the duties, activities, and requirements of the CONSULTANT in the perfonnance of this
AGREEMENT.
The CONSULTANT shall comply with the WSDOT'S Organizational Conflict of Interest Policy, WSDOT
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requirements for employees, the CONSULTANT firm and any entities created to do business with the
AGENCY.
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Ix. X 6-ndiscrimination
it
During the performance of this AGREEMENT, the CONSULTANT, for itself, its assignees and
successors in
interest, agrees as follows:
1. Compliance with Laws and Regulations
The CONSULTANT shall comply with the regulations relative to nondiscrimination in Federally assisted
programs of the Department of Transportation, Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 21, as they may
be amended from time to time, hereinafter referred to as the "REGULATIONS", which are herein
incorporated by reference and made a part of this AGREEMENT. The CONSULTANT shall comply with
the State Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and any REGULATIONS adopted thereto,
2. Nondiscrimination
The CONSULTANT with regard to the work performed by it during the AGREEMENT, shall not
discrimm*ate on the grounds of age, sex, marital status, race, creed, color, national Origin, or the presence of
any sensory, mental, or physical handicap unless based -upon a bona fide occupational qualification, in the
selection and retention of subcontractors including procurements of materials and leases of equipment. The
CONSULTANT shall not participate either directly or 'Indirectly in the discrimination of prohibited by
Chapter 49.60 RCW or by section 21.5 of the REGULATIONS, including employment practices when the
AGREEMENT covers a prograin set forth in Appendix B of the REGULATIONS.
3. Solicitation for Sub -consultants, Including Procurement of Materials and Equipment
In all solicitations either by competitive bidding or negotiation made by the CONSULTANT for work to be
performed under a subcontract, including procurement of materials or leases of equipment, each potential
sub -consultant or supplier shall be notified by the CONSULTANT of the CONSULTANT'S obligations
under this AGREEMENT and the REGULATIONS relative to nondiscrimination on the above grounds.
4. Information and Reports
The CONSULTANT shall provide all information and reports required by the REGULATIONS; or
directives 'issued pursuant thereto, and shall permit access to its books, records, accounts or other sources of
information, and its facilities as may be determined by the AGENCY or the Federal Highway
Administration to be pertinent to ascertain compliance with such REGULATIONS, directives or laws..
Where any information required of a CONSULTANT is in. the exclusive possession
on of another who fails or
refused to furnish this infortnation, the CONSULTANT shall so certify to the AGENCY, WSDOT, or the
Federal Highway Administration as appropriate, and shall set forth what efforts it has made to obtain the
information.
5. Sanctions for Noncompliance
In the event of the CON IC noncompliance with the discrimination provisions of this
AGREEMENT,. fie . AGENCY shall *jpp.pse such AGREEMENT sanctions as it m determine to be
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appropriate, including but not limited to (1) withholding of payments to the CONSULTANT under this
AGREEMENT until the CONSULTANT eomplies, and/or (2) cancellation, termination, or suspension of
this AGREEMENT in whole or in part.
6. Incorporation of Provisions
The CONSULTANT shall include the provisions of paragraphs I through 6 in every subcontract, including
procurements of materials and leases of equipment, unless exempt by the REGULATIONS, or directives
issued pursuant thereto. The CONSULTANT shall take such action with respect to any subcontract or
procurement as the AGENCY, WSDOT, or Federal Highway Administration may direct as a means of
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enforcing such provisions 'Including sanctions for noncompliance-- provided, however, that, in the event a
CONSULTANT becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor or supplier as a
result of such direction, the CONSULTANT may request the AGENCY to enter into such litigation to
protect the interests of the AGENCY and / or SDOT; and, in addition, the CONSULTANT may request
the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States.
X Termination
The right is reserved by the AGENCY to terminate this AGREEMENT at any time with or without cause upon
ten (10) days written notice to the CONSULTANT,
In the event this AGREEMENT is terminated by the AGENCY, other than for default on the part of the
CONSULTANT, a final payment shall be made to the CONSULTANT which, when added to any payments
previously made, shall total the same percentage of the Lump Sum Amount as the work completed at the time
of termination is to the total work required for the SERVICES. In addition, the. CONSULTANT shall be paid
for any authorized extra work completed.
No payment shall be made for any SERVICES completed after ten (10) days following receipt by the
CONSULTANT of the notice to terminate. If the accumulated payment made to the CONSULTANT prior to
Notice of Termination exceeds the total amount that would be due when computed as set forth in paragraph two
(2) of this section, than no final payment shall be due and the CONSULTANT shall immediately reimburse the
AGENCY for any excess paid.
If the services of the CONSULTANT are terminated by the AGENCY for default on the part of the
CONSULTANT, the above formula for payment shall not apply. .
In the event of a termination for default, the amount to be paid to the CONSULTANT shall be determined by
the AGENCY with consideration given to the actual costs incurred by the CONSULTANT in performing
SERVICES to the date of termination, the amount of SERVICES originally required which was satisfactorily
completed to date of tennination, whether that SERVICE is M` a form or a type which is usable to the AGENCY
at the time of termination, the cost to the AGENCY of employing another firm to complete the SERVICES
required and the time which may be required to do so, and other factors which affect the value to the AGENCY
of the SERVICES performed at the time of termination. Under no circumstances shall payment made under this
subsection exceed the amount, which,would have been made using the formula set forth in paragraph two (2) of
this section.
If it is deter pined for any reason that the CONSULTANT was not in default or that the CONSULTANT's
failure to perform is without the CONSULTANT's or its employee's fault or negligence, the termination shall
be deemed to be a termination for the convenience of the AGENCY. In such an event, the CONSULTANT
would be reimbursed for actual costs in accordance with the termination for other than default clauses listed
previously.
The CONSULTANT shall, within 15 days, notify the AGENCY in writing, in the event of the death of any
inember, partner, or officer of the CONSULTANT or the death or change of any of the CONSULTANT's
supervisory and/or other key personnel assigned to the project or disaffiliation of any principally involved
CONSULTANT employee. The CONSULTANT shall also notify the AGENCY, in. writing, in the event of the
sale or transfer of 50% or more of the beneficial ownership of the CONSULTANT within 15 days of such sale
or transfer occurring. The CONSULTANT shall continue to be obligated to complete the SERVICES under the
terms of this AGREEMENT unless the AGENCY chooses to terminate this AGREEMENT for convenience or
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chooses to renegotiate any term(s) of this AGREEMENT. If termination for convenience occurs, final payment
will be made to the CONSULTANT as set forth 'in the second and third paragraphs of this section,
Payment for any part of the SERVICES by the AGENCY shall not constitute a waiver by the AGENCY of any
remedies of any type it may have against the CONSULTANT for any breach of this AGREEMENT by the
CONSULTANT, or for failure of the CONSULTANT to perform.SERVICES required of it by the AGENCY.
Forbearance of any rights under the AGREEMENT will not constitute waiver of entitlement to exercise those
rights with respect to any future act or omission by the CONSULTANT,
X1, Disputes
Any disputed issue not resolved pursuant to the tenns of this AGREEMENT shall be submitted in writing
within 10 days to the Director of Public Works or AGENCY Engineer, whose decision in the matter shall be
final and binding on the parties of this AGREEMENT, provided however, that if an action is brought
challenging the Director of Public Works or AGENCY Engineer's decision, that'decision shall be subjected to
judicial review. If the parties to this AGREEMENT mutually agree, disp-ates concerning alleged design errors
will be conducted under the procedures found in Exhibit "J". In the event that either party deem it necessary to
institute legal action or proceeding to enforce any right or obligation under this AGREEMENT, this action shall
be initiated in the Superior Court of the State of Washington, situated in the county in which the AGENCY is
located. The parties hereto agree that all questions shall be resolved by application of Washington law and that
the parties have the right of appeal from such decisions of the Superior Court in accordance with the laws of the
State of Wash' ton. The CONSULTANT hereby consents to the personal Jurisdiction of the Superior Court of
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the State of Washington, situated. in the county in which the AGENCY is located.
A71. Legal Relations
The CONSULTANT, any sub -consultant, and the AGENCY shall comply with all Federal, State, and local
laws, rules, codes, and regulations applicable to the work to be performed under this AGREEMENT, This
AGREEMENT shall be interpreted and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington..
The CONSULTANT shall defend, indemnify, and hold the State of Washington (STATE) and the AGENCY
and their officers and employees harmless from all claims, demands, or suits at law or equity arising in whole or
in part from the negligence of, or the breach of any obligation under this AGREEMENT by, the
CONSULTANT or the CONSULTANT'S agents, employees, sub -consultants, subcontractors or vendors, of
any tier, or any other persons for whom the CONSULTANT may be legally liable; provided that nothing herein
shall require a CONSULTANT to defend or indemnify the STATE and the AGENCY against and hold
harmless the STATE and AGENCY from clalims, demands or suits based solely upon the negligence of, or
breach of any obligation under this AGREEMENT by the STATE and the AGENCY, their agents, officers,
employees, sub -consultants, subcontractors or vendors, of any tier, or any other persons for whom the STATE
and / or the AGENCY may be legally liable; and -provided further that if the claims or suits are caused by or
result from the concurrent negligence of (a) the CONSULTANT or the CONSULTANT'S agents, employees,
sub -consultants, subcontractors or vendors, of any tier, or any other persons for whom the CONSULTANT is
legally liable, and {b) the STATE and / or AGENCY, their agents, officers, employees, sub -consultants,
subcontractors and or vendors, of any tier, or any other persons for whom the STATE and / or AGENCY may
be legally liable, the indemnity obligation shall be valid and enforceable only to the extent of the
CONSULTANT'S negligence or the negligence of the CONSULTANT'S agents, employees, sub -consultants,
subcontractors or vendors, of any tier, or any other persons for whom the CONSULTANT may be legally liable.
This provision shall be included in any AGREEMENT between CONSULTANT and any sub -consultants,
subcontractor and vendor., of any tier.
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The CONSULTANT shall also defend, indemnify, and hold the STATE and the AGENCY and their officers
and employees harmless from all claims, demands, or suits at law or equity arising in whole or in part from the
alleged patent or copyright 'infringement or other allegedly improper appropriation or use of trade secrets,
patents, proprietary information, know-how, copyright rights or inventions by the CONSULTANT or the
CONSULTANT'S agents, employees, sub -consultants, subcontractors or vendors, of any tier, or any other
persons for whom the CONSULTANT may be legally liable, in performance of SERVICES under this
AGREEMENT or arising out of any use in connection with the AGREEMENT of methods, processes, designs,
information or other items furnished or communicated to STATE and / or AGENCY, their agents, officers and
employees pursuant to the AGREEMENT; provided that this indemnity shall not apply to any alleged patent or
copyright infringement or other allegedly improper appropriation or use of trade secrets, patents, proprietary
information, know-how, copyright rights or inventions resulting from STATE's and / or AGENCY's, their
agents', officers' and employees' failure to comply with specific written instructions regarding use provided to
STATE and / or AGENCY, their agents, officers and employees by the CONSULTANT, its agents, employees,
sub -consultants, subcontractors or vendors, of any tier, or any other persons for whom the CONSULTANT may
be legally liable,
The CONSULTANT'S professional liability to the AGENCY, including that which may arise in reference to
Section XITT "Insurance" of this AGREEMENT, shall be litnited to the total amount of the AGREEMENT or
one million dollars ($1,000,000.00), whichever is greater, In no case shall the CONSULTANT'S professional
liability to third parties be limited in any way,
The CONSULTANT specifically assumes potential liability for actions brought by the CONSULTANT'S own
employees or its agents against the STATE and / or AGENCY and, solely for the purpose of this
indemnification and defense, the CONSULTANT specifically waives . any immunity under the STATE
industrial insurance law, Title 51 R.C.
XHI. Independent Contractor
The CONSULTANT shall be deemed an independent contractor for all purposes. The CONSULTANT and its
employees and any authorized sub -consultants, or any other person of firm, shall not be deemed the employees
of the AGENCY for any purpose.
A7V. Insurance
The CONSULTANT shall obtain and keep in force during the terms of this AGREEMENT, or as otherwise
required, insurance with companies or through sources approved by the STATE Insurance Commissioner
pursuant to Title 48 RCW*
It is the CONS ULTANT'S responsibility to Provide evidence of continuing coverage during the overlap periods
of the policy and the AGREEMENT. -
The parties enter into this AGREEMENT for the sole benefit of the parties, and to the exclusion of any third
party, and no third party beneficiary is intended or created by the execution of this AGREEMENT.
XV. Confidentiality
The AGENCY is contracting for the CONSULTANT'S independent performance of the specified SERVICES.
Should the AGENCY employ another CONSULTANT to perform the same services, the CONSULTANT shall
not discuss or otherwise exchange information with such other CONSULTANT.
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The project for which the SERVICES of the CONSULTANT are required may involve litigation of claims
against or brought by the STATE and / or AGENCY. Subject to Washington "s Public Records Act (RCW ch.
42.17 et. al.) all information developed by the CONSULTANT and all information made available to the
CONSULTANT and all analyses, conclusions, and/or opinions reached by the CONSULTANT shall be
confidential as between the CONSULTANT and the AGENCY. Such information shall not be revealed by the
CONSULTANT to any other person, organization, or entity without the express consent of the AGENCY. The
confidentiality Of Such, information will survive the completion of work under this AGREEMENT and/or the
termination of this AGREEMENT.
The SERVICES to be performed Linder this AGREEMENT do not include SERVICES as an expert witness; in
the event of the commencement of liticration, SERVICES as an expert witness will be the subject of a separate
AGREEMENT.
XT71. Applicab&47 qf`La w
This AGREEMENT shall be deemed executed in the State of Washington and the laws of the State of
Washington shall govern the interpretation and application of its provisions. Venue for any suits between the
CONSULTANT and the AGENCY arising from this AGREEMENT shall be brought and maintained in the
Superior Court of the State of Washington, situated in the county in which the AGENCY is located.
1 T/71. Special Pi-ovisions
None - Not Applicable
XVIII. Modfication qJ'Agreement
This AGREEMENT., or any provision thereof, may be modified or amended only by express written
AGREEMENT revision properly signed by all parties.
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This AGREEMENT is hereby tendered and the terms and obligations hereof shall. not become binding on the
State of Washington unless and Until accepted and approved hereon in writing for the AGENCYs authorized
representative.
In witness whereof, the pat -ties hereto have executed this AGREEMENT as of the day and year shown in the
"Execution Date" in the heading on page one (1) of this AGREEMENT.
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See following page - Exhibit A
Exhibit A
Scope of Work
Project No. CRP 18-05
Agreement Number:
WSDOT Form 140-089 EF Exhibit A Page 1 of 1
Revised 1013012014
August 15, 2025
Scope of Work
Grant County Westshore Reconstruction Project
Right of Way Acquisition Services
UNIVERSAL
FIELD SERVICES
Universal Field Services (UFS) will complete all Right of Way services in accordance with the Grant County
(County) and Washington State Department of Transportation's (WSDOT) approved Right of Way Acquisition
Procedures, WSDOT Local Agency Guidelines — Section 25 (Right of Way Procedures), and the federal Uniform
Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisitions Policies Act (URA).
This scope of work is based on the following:
• ROW Kick-off meeting
• Hire appraiser to complete a sales data book
Prepare 70 Appraisal Waivers and submit to County for review and approval
• Prepare offer packages, get County's
• Mail Temporary Easement Documents and the offer package to each owner.
• Follow up with owners after a week to see if there are questions or to meet as needed.
0 Return completed parcel packages to County for payment.
A. Preparation and Administration — Upon Notice to Proceed, UFS staff will attend a kickoff meeting
with the County and its design team to obtain additional project information including available contact
information for property owners; discuss material and information needed from the County along with any
additional information that will assist in the right of way acquisition process. Universal will prepare, monthly
progress and tracking reports to the County and include when invoicing.
UFS will provide sample templates of all acquisition documents (offer letters, deeds, easements, right of
entries, consents, etc.) for the County's review and approval for project use. All forms and documents will
comply with County standards and in accordance with statutory requirements, The County's pre -approved
documents will be used when provided. UFS will maintain acquisition records in accordance with statutory.,
regulatory and policy requirements.
It is understood the County will provide finalized legal descriptions, and parcel acquisition exhibit maps for
all the real property rights to be acquired. It is assumed these items will be provided by the County prior to
the preparation of the appraisal waivers.
For each parcel impacted, prepare acquisition files to include fair offer letters., a standard diary form
indicating all contacts with owner(s), recording and ancillary documents, and other items necessary to
complete the work,
Deliverables:
• Attend Project Kickoff Meeting —teams meeting
• Provide up to four Monthly Progress Reports
• Coordinate County approval of Acquisition forms and documents for project use
B. Appraisals / AOS Worksheets - Universal will subcontract and manage the property valuation process for
each parcel through a State licensed and WSDOT approved appraiser who will prepare a sales data book.
This scope of work also assumes that Appraisal Waivers could be prepared for those parcels along the
project. These are temporary easements for driveway reconnections. There are 70 estimated owners.
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Completed Waiver Valuations will be submitted to the County by Universal for written approval
establishing the amount of Just Compensation to be offered the property owner.
Deliverable:
• A total of seventy (70) Appraisal Waivers.
C. Acquilisiltilon Wigotilatiton — UFS will acquire temporary easements for driveway connections from seventy
(70) separate tax parcels. Upon written approval from, the County approving the arno-unts of just
compensation., UFS will prepare each offer package and mail them to each owner with a stamped return
envelope for the owner's convenience. UFS will', contact, each owner after a weekto see if the received the
package, had any questions, and were returning the signed easement. If needed, Universal will coordinate
meeting with the owners to get the easements signed in person.
Universal will prepare and maintain parcel files to include fair offer letters, acquisition documents, a
standard diary form indicating all contacts with owner(s), and other items necessary for negotiations.
Negotiations shall not be deemed to have failed until at least three significant meaningful contacts have
been made and documented with each owner and/or their representative through direct personal
contacts. Telephone calls to set up an appointment with a property owner does not justify a significant
meaningful contact, unless the property owner refuses to grant an appointment and instructs, the County to
proceed with condemnation.
Deliverables:
Acquisition Negotiation services with owners of seventy (70) separate tax parcels.
D. Parcel Closing - The signed conveyance documents together with the diary and all other documentation will
be transmitted to the County for approval and signature.
Deliverable:
0 Completed Acquisition files — Seventy (70), parcels
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WSDOT DBE goal is zero.
Exhibit B
DBE Participation
Agreement Number:
WSD 0 T Form 140-089 EF Exhibit 8 page I of 1
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Exhibit G
Preparation and Delivery of Electronic Engineering and Other Data
In this Exhibit the agency, as applicable, is to provide a description of the format and standards the consultant is
to use in preparing electronic files for transmission to the agency. The format and standards to be provided may
include, but are not limited to, the following:
I. Surveying, Roadway Design & Plans Preparation Section
A, Survey Data
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B. Roadway Design Files
N/A
C. Computer Aided Drafting Files
N/A
Agreement Number-,
WSDOT Form 140-089 EF Exhibit C Page I of 4
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D. Specify the Agency's Right to Review Product with the Consultant
Agency retains ownership of all electron files
E. Specify the Electronic Deliverables to Be Provided to the Agency
Consultant will provide -to the Agency all files as requested
F. Specify That Agency Furnished Services and Information Is to Be Provided
Agency will provide all services and information as detailed in the Scope of Work.
Agreement Number:
WSDOT Form 140-089 EF Exhibit C Page 04
Revised 1013012014
II. Any Other Electronic Files to Be Provided
As mutually agreed upon between Agency and Consultant
111. Methods to Electronically Exchange Data
Data will be transfered via email, sharepoint and other compatible electronic transfer method,
WSDOT Form 140-089 EF Exhibit C Page 3 of 4
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A. Agency Software Suite
Microsoft Office 365
B. Electronic Messaging System
Email (MS Outlook)
C. File Transfers Format
Sharepoint and other compatible media.
WSDO T Form 140-089 EF Exhibit C Page 4 of 4
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See following page - Exhibit D
Exhibit D
Prime Consultant Cost Computations
Agreement Number:
WSDor Form 140-089 EF Exhibit 0 Page 1 of I
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EXHIBIT D
Universal Field services, Inc.
August 15, 2026
Fee Estimate
Westshore Drive Reconstruction
DIRECT SALARY COSTS
Personnel
Hours
Rate
Cost
1 ROW Oversight
20.0
X $94.96 =
$
11899
2 Lead Sr. Acquisition Specialist 76.0
X $53.61 =
$
4,074
3 Sr. Agent
92.0
X $51.50 =
$
47738
4 R/W Specialist
70.0
X $45.32
$
31172
Total Hours 258,0
Subtotal Direct Salary Costs (DSC)
$
13,884
Overhead (01-1)
63.87%
$
8?868
Fixed Fee (FF)
30%
$
4J65
TOTAL DSC
$
........... -
260917
DIRECT NONSALARY COSTS (DNSC)
Mileage 2600 miles @ $ 0,700 $ 11760
Postage -1st class & return postage 70 each 25 $ 11760
TOTAL (DNSC)= $ 37500
SUBCONSULTANTS
Rich Duncan, MAI - Sales Data Book $ 11500
TOTAL SUBCONSULTANT FEES = $ 1,500
=TOTAL ESTIMATE AMOUNT = $ 31
Notes:
1 Universal reserves the right to re -negotiate estimate total it Notice to Proceed not provided within
180 days.. frorn- the -date -of -this-estim. ate.--
2.) Mileage to be billed at $0.701mile or the approved IRS rate at the time mileage is incurred.
3.) Reimbursable miscellaneous expenses including but not limited to: postage, parking, road tolls,
printing, etc., at cost - no markup.
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EXHIBIT D
August 15, 2025
Fee Estimate
Westshore Drive Reconstruction Project
Universal Field Services, Inc.
Lead
Preliminary Right of Way Activities
Project Mgr
Senior
Acquisition
Senior
Agent
Specialist
Mileage
Soecialist
A ROW Planning - Administrative / Team Meetings
1 - Prepare for and participate in a Kick Off Meeting - Video Conference
2
2
2
4. Provide four (4) monthly progress reports
4
4
5. Provide input on an as -needed basis
4_
8
B Parcel / Ownership Research
1. Develop a Parcel Information Spreadsheet to include thirty-three (70) separate tax parcels
10
C Appraisal Waivers --------
1. Utilize Sales data book - prepare appraisal waivres
2
20
D Offers to owners
Prepare letters to property owners i�nd mail ---- ---
2
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10
Follow up acquisitions
2
20
80
2500
E Closing ---------------- ---------- -------
Finalize closed files
4
12
20
Notes:
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Exhibit F
Title V1 Assurances
During the performance of this AGREEMENT, the CONSULTANT, for itself, its assignees, and successors
in interest agrees as follows-,
I. Compliance with Regulations: The CONSULTANT shall comply with the Reg-ulations relative to non-
discrimination in federally assisted programs of the AGENCY, Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations,
Part 21, as they may be amended from time to time (hereinafter referred to as the "REGULATIONS"),
which are herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this AGREEMENT.
2. Non-discrimination-, The CONSULTANT, with regard to the work performed during this AGREEMENT,
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shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin n the selection and retention
of sub -consultants, including procurement of materials and leases of equipment. The CONSULTANT
shall not participate either directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by Section 21.5 of the
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REGULATIONS, including employment practices when this AGREEMENT covers a program set forth
in Appendix B of the REGULATIONS,
3. Solicitations for Sub -consultants, Including Procurement of Materials and Equi went: In all solicitations
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either by competitive bidding or negotiations made by the CONSULTANT for work to be performed
under a sub -contract, including procurement of materials or leases of equipment, each potential sub -
consultant or supplier shall be notified by the CONSULTANT of the CONSULTANT's obligations under
this AGREEMENT and the REGULATIONS relative to non-discrimination on the grounds of race, color,
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sex, or national origin.
4, Information and Reports: The CONSULTANT shall provide all 'Information and reports required by the
REGULATIONS or directives issued pursuant thereto, and shall permit access to its books, records,
accounts, other sources of information, and its facilities as may be determined by the. AGENCY, the
STATE, or the Federal Highway Administration (FH A) to be pertinent to ascertain compliance with such
REGULATIONS, orders and instructions. Where any information required of a CONSULTANT is in the
exclusive possession of another who fails or refuses to furnish this information, the CONSULTANT shall
so certify to the AGENCY, the STATE, or the FHWA as appropriate, and shall set forth what efforts it has
made to Obtain the information,
5. Sanctions for Non-compliance: In the event of the CONSULTANT's non-compliance with the -non-
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discrimination provisions of this AGREENMNT, the AGENCY shallimpose such AGREEMENT sanctions
as it, the STATE, or the FHWA may determine to be appropriate, including, but not limited to:
Withholding of payments to the CONSULTANT under this AGREEMENT until the CONSULTANT
complies, and/or,
"Canoe Haim; termi,nation, .'o.r. s...u..sp . eftsion-of thi-s* AGREEMENT; M*whole -orin- -patt.
6. Incorporation of Provisions: The CONSULTANT shall include the provisions of Paragraphs (1) through
(5) in every subcontract, including procurement of materials and leases of equipment, unless exempt by the
REGULATIONS, or directives issued pursuant thereto. The CONSULTANT skull take such action with
respect to any sub -consultant or pro6urement as the STATE, the AGENCY, or F14WA may direct as a means
of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for non-compliance.
0 Provided, howeveri
, that in the event a CONSULTANT becomes involved in, or s threatened with,
litigation with a sub -consultant or supplier as a result of such direction, the CONSULTANT may request
the AGENCY enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the STATE and/or the AGENCY and, in
addition,, the CONSULTANT may request the United States enter into such litigation to protect the interests
of the United States. Agreement N-Lunber:
WSDOT Forin 140-089 EF Exhibit F Pago I of 1
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Exhibit G
Certification Documents
Exhibit G-1 (a) Certification of Con.SLIltant
Exhibit G- I (b) Certification of GRAN'TCOUNTY
Exhibit G-2 Certification Regarding Debarment, SLIspension and Wier Responsibility Matters -
Primary Covered Transactions
Exhibit G-3 Certiffication Regarding the Restrictions of the Use of Federal Funds for Lobby ing
Exhibit G-4 Certificate Of Current Cost or Pricing Data
Agreement Number:
WSDOT Form 140-089 EF Exhibit G Page 1 of 1
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Exhibit G-1(a) Certification of Consultant
I hereby certify that I am the and duly authorized representative of the firm of
.0 Universal Field Services, Inc.
whose address is 111 Main Street, Suite 105, Edmonds WA 98020
and that neither the above firm nor I have:
a) Employed or retained for a commission, percentage, brokerage, contingent fee, or other consideration,
any firm or person (other than a bona fide employee working solely for me or the above CONSULTANT)
to solicit or secure this AGREEMENT:
b) Agreed, as an express or implied condition for obtaining this contract, to employ or retain the services of
any firm or person in connection with carrying out this AGREEMENT; or
c) Paid, or agreed to pay, to any firm, organization or person (other than a bona fide employee working solely
for me or the above CONSULTANT) any fee, contribution, donation, or consideration of any kind for. or in
connection with, procuring or carrying out this AG.'REEMENT; except as hereby expressly stated (if any);
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I acknowledge that this certificate is to be furnished to the Grant County
and the Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation in connection with this
AGREEMENT involving participation of Federal -aid highway funds, and is subject to applicable State and
Federal laws, both criminal and civil.
Universal Field Services, Inc
Consultant (Firm Name)
Signature (Authorized Offic'lra�l of Consulta,)D
Date
Agreement NUmber:
WSDOT Form 140-089 EF Exhibit G Page I of 1
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Exhibit G-1(b) Certification of
I hereby certify that I ant the:
❑ Design f Construction Engineer
b,.0ther
of the GRANT COUNTY , and UNIVERSAL FIELD SERVICES, INC.
or its representative has not been required, directly or indirectly as an express or implied condition in connection
with obtaining or carrying out this .AGREEMENT to:
a) .Employ or retain, or agree to employ to retain, any firm or person; or
b) Pay, or agree to pay, to any firm, person, or organization, any fee, contribution, donation, or consideration
of any kind.; except as hereby expressly stated (if any):
I acknowledge that this certificate is to be furnished to the Washington State Department of Transportation
and the Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, in connection with this
AGREEMENT involving participation of Federal --aid highway funds, and is subject to applicable State and
Federal laws, both criminal and civil.
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Signature es, Chair
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Date
Agreement NLunber:
WSDOT Farm 140-089 EF Exhibit G Page 1 of 1
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Exhibit G-2 Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other
Responsibility Matters - Primary Covered Transactions
I. The prospective primary participant certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief, that it and its principals.-
A. Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment,. declared ineligible
or Voluntarily
excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency-,
B. Have not within a three (_3 )) year period preceding this proposal been convicted of or had a civil judgment
rendered against there for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining,
attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local.) transaction or contract Linder
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a public transaction; violation of Federal or State anti-trust statues or coni.mission of embezzlement,
theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements.,, or receiving
stolen property;
C. Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity
(Federal, State, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (l)(b)
of this certification; and
D. Have not within a three 3) year period preceding this application / proposal had one or more pLiblic
transactions (Federal, State and local) terminated for cause or default.
11. Where the prospective primary participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification,
such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.
Universal Field Services, Inc.
Consultant (Firm Name)
Sign at4&utho'rize_d_0f Kiial of Cons(ta
Date
Agreement Number:
WSDOT Form 140-089 EF Exhibit G Page 1 of 1
Revised 1013012014
Exhibit G-3 Certification Regarding the Restrictions of the Use of Federal Funds
for Lobbying
The prospective participant certifies., by signing and submitting this bid or proposal, to the best of his or her
knowledge and belief, that:
I No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the Undersigned, to any
person for infl.Liencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any Federal agency, a Member
of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or any employee of a Member of Congress in connection
with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal. loan,
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the entering into of any cooperative AGREEMENT, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment,
or modification of Federal contract, grant, loan or cooperative AGREEMENT.
If any funds other than. Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any Federal agency, a Member of Congress,
an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee Yee of a Member of Congress in connection with this
Federal contract, grant, loan or cooperative AGREEMENT, the undersigned shall complete and submit
Standard Form - LLL, `Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions.
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This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction
was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into
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this transaction imposed by Section 1352, Title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required
certification shall. be SUbject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000.00, and not more than $ 100,000.00,
for each such failure.
The prospective participant also agrees by submitting his or her bid or proposal that he or she shall require
that the language of this certification be included in all lower tier sub -con -tracts, which exceed $100,000,
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and that all such sub -recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
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Universal Field Services, Inc.
Consultant (Firm Name)
Signature (Authorized Official of Consultan�-j
Date
Agreement Number:
WSDO T Form 140-089 EF Exhibit G Page I of 1
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Exhibit G-4 Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing Data
This is to certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the cost or pricing data (as defined in sectioll
I .0. 10 1 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and required Linder FAR SUbsection 15.403-4) submitted,
either aCtUally or by specific identification in writing, to the Contracting Officer or to the Contracting Officer's
representative In support of 'Westshore Drive ReconstrUCtion are accurate, complete, and current
as of August 15, 2025.
This certification includes the cost or pricing data supporting any advance AGREEMENT's and forward pricing
rate AGREEMEN'T"s between the offer or and the Government that are part of the proposal.
Firm: Universal Field Services, Inc
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Signature/
Date of Execution* * *:
Title
Vice President, Western Region
*Identifty the proposal, quotation, request for pricing adjustment,, or other submission involved, giving the appropriate identifying number(e.g. project title.)
**insert the clay, month, and year, when price negotiations were concluded and price AGREEMENTNvas reached.
***hiseil the day, month, and year, of signing, which should be as close as practicable to the date when the price negotiations were C011CILided and the
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contract price was agreed to.
Agreement Number:
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Exhibit H
Liability Insurance Increase
To Be Used Only If Insurance Requirements Are Increased
e professional liability limit of the CONSULTANT to the AGENCY identified in Section XII, Legal Relatio
and ' surance of this.Agreement is amended to
The CON ._ LTAANT shall provide Professional Liability insurance with minimum per occur-rens in the
aniount of $
Such insurance cover, e shall be evidenced by one of the following methods:
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Certificate of Insuraric %..
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Self-insurance through an i - 'vocable Letter of Credit from a qualified finajxZial institution.
Self-insurance through documentatiot f a separate fund established ex sively for the payment of professional
a separate ate established s v
f s p I e'
,liability claims, including claim amounts -eady reserved against tl Lind, safeguards established for payment
from the fund, JILI final I s ts I isc losu -e of the investment portfolio for
,, a copy of the latest annual final ial statements, a.. disclosui.
those ftinds.
Should the minimum Professional Liability insuran 5� A"t?W required by the AGENCY as specified above exceed
,$I million per occurrence or the value of the con . ct. whicher is greater, then justification shall be Submitted
to the Federal Highway Administration (FH) for approval to crease the minimum insurance limit.
If FHWA approval is obtained, the AICY may, at its own cost, rei
professional liability insurance re fired.
Notes: Cost of added insur e requirements: $
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Include all costs, fi increase, premiums.
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This cost sha against an FHA funded project.
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For final ntracts, include this exhibit.
the CCAN SU'LXANT for the additional
Agreement Number:
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Exhibit I
Alleged Consultant Design Error Procedures
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The purpose of this exhibit is to establish a procedure to determine if a consultant's alleged design error is of a
nature that exceeds the accepted standard of care. In addition, it will establish a uniform method for the resolution
and/or cost recovery procedures in those instances where the agency believes it has suffered some material damage
due to the alleged error by the consultant.
Step 1 Potential Consultant Design Error(s) is Identified by Agency's Project Manager
At the first indication of potential consultant design error(s), the first step in the process is for the Agency's
project manager to notify the Director of Public Works or Agency Engineer regarding the potential design
error(s). For federally funded projects, the Region Local Programs Engineer should be informed and
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involved ,in these procedures. (:Tote: The Director of Public Works or Agency Engineer may appoint an
agency staff person other than the project manager, who has not been as directly 'Involved in the project,
to be responsible for the remaining steps in these procedures)
Step 2 Project Manager Documents the Alleged Consultant Design Error(s)
After discussion of the alleged design error(s) and the magnitude of the alleged orror(s), and with the
Director of Public Works or Agency Engineer's concurrence, the project manager obtains more detailed
documentation than is normally required on the project. Examples 'Include: all decisions and descriptions
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of work-5 photographs, records of labor, materials and equipment,
Step 3 Contact the Consultant Regarding the Alleged Design Error(s)
If it is determined that there is a need to proceed further, the next step in the process is for the project
manager to contact the consultant regarding the alleged design error(s) and the magnitude of the alleged
error(s). The project manager and other appropriate agency staff should represent the agency and the
consultant should be represented by their project manager and any personnel ("including sub- consultants)
deemed appropriate for the alleged design errors} issue.
Step 4 Attempt to Resolve Alleged. Design Error with Consultant
After the meeting(s) with the consultant have been completed regarding the cansuttant's alleged design
error(s), there are three possible scenarios-,
It is determined via mutual agreement that there is not a consultant design error(s). If this is the case,
then the process will not proceed beyond this point.
It is determined via mutual agreement that a -consultant design error(s) occurred. If this is the case,
then the Director of Public Works or Agency Engineer, or their representatives, negotiate a settlement
with the consultant. The settlement would be paid to the agency or the amount would be reduced from
the consultant's agreement with the agency for the services on the project in which the design error
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of the settlement for review and to make adjustments, if any, as to how the settlement affects federEtl
reimbursements. No further action is required.
• There is not a mutual agreement regarding the alleged consultant design error(s). The consultant may
request that the alleged design error(s) issue be forwarded to the Director of Public Works or Agency
Engineer for review. If the Director of Public Works or Agency Engineer, after review with their legal
counsel, is not able to reach mutual agreement with the consultant, proceed to Step 5.
Agreement Number:
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Step 5 Forward Documents to Local Programs
For federally funded projects all available information, including costs, should be forwarded through the
Region Local Programs Engineer to LP for their review and consultation with the FHWA. LP will meet
with representatives of the agency and the consultant to review the alleged design error(s), and attempt
to find a resolution to the issue. If necessary, LP will request assistance from the Attorney General's Office
for legal 'Interpretation. LP will also identify how the alleged error(s) affects eligibility of project costs
for federal reimbursement,
9 If mutual agreement is reached, the agency and consultant adjust the scope of work and costs
to reflect the agreed -upon resolution. LP, in consultation with FHWA, will identify the amount
of federal participation in the agreed upon resolution of the issue.
* If mutual agreement is not reached, the agency and consultant may seek settlement by arbitration
or by litigation.
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Exhibit J
Consultant Claim Procedures
The purpose of this exhibit is to describe a procedure regarding claim(s) on a consultant agreement. The following
procedures should only be utilized on consultant claims greater than $ 1,000, If the consultant's claim(s) are a total
Of $ 1,000 or less, it would not be cost effective to proceed through the outlined steps. It is suggested that the
Director of Public Worl<s or Agency Engincer negotiate a fair and reasonable price for the consultant's claim(s)
that total $1,000 or less.
This exhibit will outline the procedures to be followed by the consultant and the agency to consider a potential
claim by the consultant,
Step 1 Consultant Files a Claim with the Agency Project Manager
If the consultant determines that they were requested to perform additional services that were outside
of the agreement's scope of work, they may be entitled to a claim. The first step that must be completed
is the request for consideration of the claim to the Agency's project manager.,
The consultant's claim must outline the following:
Summation of hours by classification for each firm that is 'Included in the claim"
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9 Any correspondence that directed the consultant to perform the additional work;
e Timeframe of the additional work- that was outside of the project scope-,
a Summary of direct labor dollars, overhead costs, profit and reimbursable costs associated with
the additional work; and
Explanation as to why the consultant believes the additional work was outside of the agreement
scope of work.
Step 2 Review by Agency Personnel Regarding the Consultant's Claim for Additional Compensation
After the consultant has completed step 1, the next step in the process is to forward the request to the
Agency's project manager. The project manager will review the consultant's claim and will met with the
Director of Public Works or Agency Engineer to determine if the Agency agrees with the claim. If the
.PH A. is participating in the project's funding, forward a copy of the consultant's claim and the Agency's
recommendation for federal participation. in the claim to the WSDOT Local Programs through the Region
Local Programs Engineer. If the claim is not eligible for federal participation, payment will need to be from
agency funds,.
If the Agency project manager,., Director of Public Worl<s or Agency Engineer, WSDOT Local Programs
(if 'a pp1_i 6 a b - 1 e), and applicable' '-) - agree ree wiffi-t- h- e* 'c'"o-n-, 's- -u-I't-ant", s'", claim, im, send a request memo, inch—dingbackup documentation to the consultant to either supplement the agreement, or create a new agreement
for the claim. After the request has been approved, the Agency shall write the supplement and/or new
agreement and pay the consultant the amount of the claim, Inform the consultant that the final payment for
the agreement is subject to audit. No further action in needed regarding the claim procedures.
If the Agency does not agree witb the consultant's claim, proceed to step 3 of the procedures,
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Step 3 Preparation of Support Documentation Regarding Consultant's Claim(s)
If the Agency does not agree with the consultant's claim, the project manager shall prepare a summary
for the Director of Public Works or Agency Engineer that included the following:
a Copy of information supplied by the consultant regarding the claim;
a Agency's summation of hours by classification for each firm that should be included in the claim;
s Any correspondence that directed the consultant to perform the additional work, -
a Agency's summary of direct labor dollars, overhead costs, profit and reimbursable costs associated
with the additional work;
• Explanation regarding those areas in which the Agency does/does not agree with the consultant's
claim(s);
• Explanation to describe what has been instituted to preclude future consultant claim(s); and
Recommendations to resolve the claim.
Step 4 Director of Public Worlfs or Agency Engineer Reviews Consultant Claim and Agency Documentation
The Director of Public Works or Agency Engineer shall review and administratively approve or disapprove
the claim., or portions thoreof, which may include getting Agency Council or Commission approval (as
appropriate to agency dispute resolution procedures). If the project involves federal participation, obtain
concurrence from WSDOT Local Prograins and FHWA regarding final settlement of the claim. If the claim
is not eligible for federal participation, payment will need to be from agency funds.
Step 5 Informing Consultant of Decision Regarding the Claim
The Director of Public Works or Agency Engineer shall notify (in writing) the consultant of their final
decision regarding the consultant's clahn(s), Include the final dollar amount of the accepted claim(s)
and rationale utilized for the decision,
Step 6 Preparation of Supplement or New Agreement for the Consultant's Claim(s)
The agency shall write the supplement and/or new agreement and pay the consultant the amount
of the claim. In -form the consultant that the final payment for the agreement is subject to audit,
Agreement Number:
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