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CONTRACT 3163 Professional Services Agreement CLOSEDAgreement No. 3 1 6 3 ' • • •1 CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES j BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AND SCS ENGINEERS OR This AGREEMENT is entered into this 22 day of April, 2003, by and between the CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, a general law city and municipal corporation ( "CITY ") and SCS Engineers, an environmental consulting firm ( "CONSULTANT "). 1. CONSIDERATION. A. As partial consideration, CONSULTANT agrees to perform the work listed in the SCOPE OF SERVICES, below; B. As additional consideration, CONSULTANT and CITY agree to abide by the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement; C. As additional consideration, CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT a sum not to exceed six thousand dollars ($6,000:00) for CONSULTANT's services. CITY may modify this amount as set forth below. Unless otherwise specified by written amendment to this Agreement, CITY will pay this sum as specified in the attached Exhibit "A," which is incorporated by reference. 2. SCOPE OF SERVICES. A. CONSULTANT will perform services listed in the attached Exhibit `B," which is incorporated herein. B. CONSULTANT will, in a professional manner, furnish all of the labor, technical, administrative, professional and other personnel, all supplies and materials, equipment, printing, vehicles, transportation, office space and facilities, and all tests, testing and analyses, calculation, and all other means whatsoever, except as herein otherwise expressly specified to be furnished by CITY, necessary or proper to perform and complete the work and provide the professional services required of CONSULTANT by this Agreement. 3. PAYMENTS. For CITY to pay CONSULTANT as specified by this Agreement, CONSULTANT must submit a detailed invoice to CITY which lists the hours worked and hourly rates for each personnel category and reimbursable costs (all as set forth in Exhibit "A ") the tasks performed, the percentage of the task completed during the billing period, the cumulative percentage completed for each task, the total cost of that work during the preceding billing month and a cumulative cash flow curve showing projected and actual expenditures versus time to date. Page 1 of 11 4. POLITICAL REFORM ACT. CONSULTANT agrees that it will be considered a public official subject to the Political Reform Act of 1974 for purposes of this Agreement. CONSULTANT agrees and warrants that it has no financial interests which may be materially affected by the project for which the environmental assessment, as specified in the SERVICES, is being prepared. Such financial interests may include, without limitation, interests in business entities, real property, or sources of income exceeding $250 received within the past year. CONSULTANT further warrants that, before executing this Agreement, it reviewed the Political Reform Act of 1974 and the Fair Political Practices Commission regulations, including, without limitation, Chapter 7 of Title 2 of the California Administrative Code, Section 18700, et seq., in order to determine whether any conflict of interest would require CONSULTANT to refrain from performing the SERVICES or in any way attempting to use its official position to influence the governmental decisions underlying the subject environmental clearances. 5. FAMILIARITY WITH WORK. A. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT represents that CONSULTANT has Thoroughly investigated and considered the scope of services to be performed; ii. Carefully considered how the services should be performed; and Understands the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending performance of the services under this Agreement. B. If services involve work upon any site, CONSULTANT warrants that CONSULTANT has or will investigate the site and is or will be fully acquainted with the conditions there existing, before commencing the services hereunder. Should CONSULTANT discover any latent or unknown conditions that may materially affect the performance of the services, CONSULTANT will immediately inform CITY of such fact and will not proceed except at CONSULTANT's own risk until written instructions are received from CITY. C. Although CITY has a duty to the public to independently review any environmental document, including, without limitation an environmental risk assessment, reviewed by CONSULTANT, that duty to the public, or the breach thereof, will not relieve CONSULTANT of its duties under this Section or any warranty provided by CONSULTANT in this Agreement. 6. KEY PERSONNEL. A. CONSULTANT's key personnel assigned to perform work under this Agreement and their level of responsibility are as follows: Raymond H. Huff, REA, Project Manager Kenneth H. Lister, Ph.D., C.E.G., Project Manager Page 2 of 11 M B. The resume of each of the individuals identified in this Section are attached to this Agreement, collectively, as Exhibit "C," and incorporated by reference. CONSULTANT understands and agrees that these resumes may be submitted to the State of California, if requested. 7. TERM. The term of this Agreement will be from May 1, 2003, to September 30, 2003. Unless otherwise determined by written amendment between the parties, this Agreement will terminate in the following instances: A. Completion of the work specified in Exhibit `B "; B. Termination as stated in Section 15. 8. TIME FOR PERFORMANCE. CONSULTANT will not perform any work under this Agreement until: A. CONSULTANT furnishes proof of insurance as required under Section 22 of this Agreement; and B. CITY gives CONSULTANT a written Notice to Proceed. C. Should CONSULTANT begin work on any phase in advance of receiving written authorization to proceed, any such professional services are at CONSULTANT's own risk. 9. TIME EXTENSIONS. Should CONSULTANT be delayed by causes beyond CONSULTANT's control, CITY may grant a time extension for the completion of the contracted services. If delay occurs, CONSULTANT must notify CITY within forty -eight hours (48 hours), in writing, of the cause and the extent of the delay and how such delay interferes with the Agreement's schedule. CITY may, but is not required to, extend the completion time, when appropriate, for the completion of the contracted services. 10. CHANGES. CITY may order changes in the services within the general scope of this Agreement, consisting of additions, deletions, or other revisions, and the contract sum and the contract time will be adjusted accordingly. All such changes must be authorized in writing, executed by CONSULTANT and CITY. The cost or credit to CITY resulting from changes in the services will be determined in accordance with written agreement between the parties. 11. TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. CONSULTANT will provide CITY with a Taxpayer Identification Number. 12. PERMITS AND LICENSES. CONSULTANT, at its sole expense, will obtain and maintain during the term of this Agreement, all necessary permits, licenses, and certificates that may be required in connection with the performance of services under this Agreement. Page 3 of 11 M 3163 .. 13. PROJECT COORDINATION AND SUPERVISION. A. Raymond H. Huff will be assigned as Project Manager and will be responsible for job performance, negotiations, contractual matters, and coordination with CITY's Project Manager. B. Steve Tsumura will be assigned as CITY's Project Manager and will be personally in charge of and personally supervise or perform the technical execution of the Project on a day -to -day basis on behalf of CITY and will maintain direct communication with CONSULTANT's Project Manager. 14. WAIVER. CITY's review or acceptance of, or payment for, work product prepared by CONSULTANT under this Agreement will not be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights CITY may have under this Agreement or of any cause of action arising from CONSULTANT's performance. A waiver by CITY of any breach of any term, covenant, or condition contained in this Agreement will not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other term, covenant, or condition contained in this Agreement, whether of the same or different character. 15. TERMINATION. A. Except as otherwise provided, CITY may terminate this Agreement at any time with or without cause. Notice of termination will be in writing. B. CONSULTANT may terminate this Agreement at any time with CITY's mutual consent. Notice will be in writing at least thirty (30) days before the effective termination date. C. Should termination occur, all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies, surveys, drawings, maps, reports and other materials prepared by CONSULTANT will, at CITY's option, become CITY's property, and CONSULTANT will receive just and equitable compensation for any work satisfactorily completed up to the effective date of notice of termination, not to exceed the total costs under Section 1(C). D. Should the Agreement be terminated pursuant to this Section, CITY may procure on its own terms services similar to those terminated. E. By executing this document, CONSULTANT waives any and all claims for damages that might otherwise arise from CITY's termination under this Section. 16. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS. All documents, data, studies, drawings, maps, models, photographs and reports prepared by CONSULTANT under this Agreement are CITY's property. CONSULTANT may retain copies of said documents and materials as desired, but will deliver all original materials to CITY upon CITY's written notice. CITY agrees that use of Page 4 of 11 n CyJ a iJ y� " • • Yi CONSULTANT's completed work product, for purposes other than identified in this Agreement, or use of incomplete work product, is at CITY's own risk. 17. PUBLICATION OF DOCUMENTS. Except as necessary for performance of service under this Agreement, no copies, sketches, or graphs of materials, including graphic art work, prepared pursuant to this Agreement, will be released by CONSULTANT to any other person or city without CITY's prior written approval. All press releases, including graphic display information to be published in newspapers or magazines, will be approved and distributed solely by CITY, unless otherwise provided by written agreement between the parties. 18. INDEMNIFICATION. A. CONSULTANT agrees to the following: Indemnification for Professional Services. CONSULTANT will save harmless and indemnify, including, without limitation, CITY's defense costs (including reasonable attorney's fees), from and against any and all suits, actions, or claims, of any character whatever, brought for, or on account of, any injuries or damages sustained by any person or property resulting or arising from any negligent or wrongful act, error or omission by CONSULTANT or any of CONSULTANT's officers, agents, employees, or representatives, in the performance of this Agreement. ii. Indemnification for other Damages. CONSULTANT indemnifies and holds CITY harmless from and against any claim, action, damages, costs (including, without limitation, attorney's fees), injuries, or liability, arising out of this Agreement, or its performance. Should CITY be named in any suit, or should any claim be brought against it by suit or otherwise, whether the same be groundless or not, arising out of this Agreement, or its performance, CONSULTANT will defend CITY (at CITY's request and with counsel satisfactory to CITY) and will indemnify CITY for any judgment rendered against it or any sums paid out in settlement or otherwise. Exclusion for CEQA Actions. Notwithstanding the foregoing, CONSULTANT need not indemnify, defend, or hold CITY harmless in CEQA actions initiated pursuant to Public Resources Code §§ 21167 and 21168 where CONSULTANT's work may form the basis of a lawsuit. However, should CONSULTANT's work, as contemplated by this Agreement, contain errors or omissions that results in an adverse ruling against CITY, CONSULTANT agrees to indemnify and hold CITY harmless to the extent provided for in Section 18(A)(i). B. For purposes of this section "CITY" includes CITY's officers, officials, employees, agents, representatives, and certified volunteers. Page 5 of 11 31 Go 3 C. It is expressly understood and agreed that the foregoing provisions will survive termination of this Agreement. D. The requirements as to the types and limits of insurance coverage to be maintained by CONSULTANT as required by Section 22, and any approval of said insurance by CITY, are not intended to and will not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by CONSULTANT pursuant to this Agreement, including, without limitation, to the provisions concerning indemnification. 19. ASSIGNABILITY. This Agreement is for CONSULTANT's professional services. CONSULTANT's attempts to assign the benefits or burdens of this Agreement without CITY's written approval are prohibited and will be null and void. 20. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. CITY and CONSULTANT agree that CONSULTANT will act as an independent contractor and will have control of all work and the manner in which is it performed. CONSULTANT will be free to contract for similar service to be performed for other employers while under contract with CITY. CONSULTANT is not an agent or employee of CITY and is not entitled to participate in any pension plan, insurance, bonus or similar benefits CITY provides for its employees. Any provision in this Agreement that may appear to give CITY the right to direct CONSULTANT as to the details of doing the work or to exercise a measure of control over the work means that CONSULTANT will follow the direction of the CITY as to end results of the work only. 21. AUDIT OF RECORDS. A. CONSULTANT agrees that CITY, or designee, has the right to review, obtain, and copy all records pertaining to the performance of this Agreement. CONSULTANT agrees to provide CITY, or designee, with any relevant information requested and will permit CITY, or designee, access to its premises, upon reasonable notice, during normal business hours for the purpose of interviewing employees and inspecting and copying such books, records, accounts, and other material that may be relevant to a matter under investigation for the purpose of determining compliance with Government Code § 8546.7. CONSULTANT further agrees to maintain such records for a period of three (3) years following final payment under this Agreement. B. CONSULTANT will keep all books, records, accounts and documents pertaining to this Agreement separate from other activities unrelated to this Agreement. 22. INSURANCE. A. Before commencing performance under this Agreement, and at all other times this Agreement is effective, CONSULTANT must procure and maintain the following types of insurance with coverage limits complying, at a minimum, with the limits set forth below: Page 6 of 11 J .p Type of Insurance Limits (combined single) Commercial general liability: $1,000,000 Professional Liability $1,000,000 Business automobile liability $1,000,000 Workers compensation Statutory requirement. B. Commercial general liability insurance will meet or exceed the requirements of ISO -CGL Form No. CG 00 01 11 85 or 88. The amount of insurance set forth above will be a combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage for the policy coverage. Liability policies will be endorsed to name City, its officials, and employees as "additional insureds" under said insurance coverage and to state that such insurance will be deemed "primary" such that any other insurance that may be carried by City will be excess thereto. Such endorsement must be reflected on ISO Form No. CG 20 10 11 85 or 88. Such insurance will be on an "occurrence," not a "claims made," basis and will not be cancelable or subject to reduction except upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to City. C. Automobile coverage will be written on ISO Business Auto Coverage Form CA 00 0106 92, including symbol 1 (Any Auto). D. Professional liability coverage will be on an "occurrence basis" if such coverage is available, or on a "claims made" basis if not available. When coverage is provided on a "claims made basis," CONSULTANT will continue to maintain the insurance in effect for a period of three (3) years after this Agreement expires or is terminated ( "extended insurance "). Such extended insurance will have the same coverage and limits as the policy that was in effect during the term of this Agreement, and will cover CONSULTANT for all claims made by City arising out of any errors or omissions of CONSULTANT, or its officers, employees or agents during the time this Agreement was in effect. E. CONSULTANT will furnish to City duly authenticated Certificates of Insurance evidencing maintenance of the insurance required under this Agreement, endorsements as required herein, and such other evidence of insurance or copies of policies as may be reasonably required by City from time to time. Insurance must be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best Company Rating equivalent to at least a Rating of "A:VII." F. Should CONSULTANT, for any reason, fail to obtain and maintain the insurance required by this Agreement, City may obtain such coverage at CONSULTANT's expense and deduct the cost of such insurance from payments due to CONSULTANT under this Agreement or terminate. Page 7 of 11 23. USE OF CONSULTANT. CONSULTANT must obtain CITY's prior written approval to 1%W use any consultants while performing any portion of this Agreement. Such approval must approve of the proposed consultant and the terms of compensation. 24. INCIDENTAL TASKS. CONSULTANT will meet with CITY monthly to provide the status on the project, which will include a schedule update and a short narrative description of progress during the past month for each major task, a description of the work remaining and a description of the work to be done before the next schedule update. 25. NOTICES. All communications to either party by the other party will be deemed made when received by such party at its respective name and address as follows: CITY CONSULTANT Steve H. Tsumura Raymond H. Huff City of El Segundo SCS Engineers 314 Main Street 3711 Long Beach Blvd., 9th Floor El Segundo, CA 90245 Long Beach, CA 90807 -3315 Fax: (310) 524 -2242 Fax: (562) 427 -0805 Any such written communications by mail will be conclusively deemed to have been received by the addressee upon deposit thereof in the United States Mail, postage prepaid and properly addressed as noted above. In all other instances, notices will be deemed given at the time of actual delivery. Changes may be made in the names or addresses of persons to whom notices are to be given by giving notice in the manner prescribed in this paragraph. 26. SOLICITATION. CONSULTANT maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than CONSULTANT's bona fide employee, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, CONSULTANT warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than CONSULTANT's bona fide employee, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. Should CONSULTANT breach or violate this warranty, CITY may rescind this Agreement without liability. 27. THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES. This Agreement and every provision herein is generally for the exclusive benefit of CONSULTANT and CITY and not for the benefit of any other party. There will be no incidental or other beneficiaries of any of CONSULTANT's or CITY's obligations under this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, the State of California may exercise the rights reserved for it under this Agreement to ensure compliance with applicable California laws and regulations. 28. INTERPRETATION. This Agreement was drafted in, and will be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, and exclusive venue for any action involving this agreement will be in Los Angeles County. 29. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, and its Attachments, sets forth the entire understanding of the parties. There are no other understandings, terms or other agreements Page 8 of 11 expressed or implied, oral or written. There are three (3) Attachments to this Agreement. This Agreement will bind and inure to the benefit of the parties to this Agreement and any subsequent successors and assigns. 30. EFFECT OF CONFLICT. In the event of any conflict, inconsistency, or incongruity between any provision of this Agreement, its attachments, the purchase order, or notice to proceed, the provisions of this Agreement will govern and control. 31. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. Each Party had the opportunity to independently review this Agreement with legal counsel. Accordingly, this Agreement will be construed simply, as a whole, and in accordance with its fair meaning; it will not be interpreted strictly for or against either Party. 32. SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this Agreement is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, then such portion will be deemed modified to the extent necessary in the opinion of the court to render such portion enforceable and, as so modified, such portion and the balance of this Agreement will continue in full force and effect. 33. AUTHORITY/MODIFICATION. The Parties represent and warrant that all necessary action has been taken by the Parties to authorize the undersigned to execute this Agreement and to engage in the actions described herein. This Agreement may be modified by written amendment. CTTY's city manager, or designee, may execute any such amendment on behalf of CITY. 34. ACCEPTANCE OF FACSIMILE SIGNATURES. The Parties agree that this Agreement, agreements ancillary to this Agreement, and related documents to be entered into in connection with this Agreement will be considered signed when the signature of a party is delivered by facsimile transmission. Such facsimile signature will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature. 35. COVENANTS AND CONDITIONS. The parties agree that all of the provisions hereof will be construed as both covenants and conditions, the same as if the words importing such covenants and conditions had been used in each separate paragraph. 36. CAPTIONS. The captions of the paragraphs of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and will not affect the interpretation of this Agreement. 37. FORCE MAJEURE. Should performance of this Agreement be prevented due to fire, flood, explosion, war, embargo, government action, civil or military authority, the natural elements, or other similar causes beyond the Parties' control, then the Agreement will immediately terminate without obligation of either party to the other. 38. TIME IS OF ESSENCE. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement. 39. STATEMENT OF EXPERIENCE. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT represents that it has demonstrated trustworthiness and possesses the quality, fitness and capacity Page 9 of 11 M 3� to perform the Agreement in a manner satisfactory to CITY. CONSULTANT represents that its financial resources, surety and insurance experience, service experience, completion ability, personnel, current workload, experience in dealing with private consultants, and experience in dealing with public agencies all suggest that CONSULTANT is capable of performing the proposed contract and has a demonstrated capacity to deal fairly and effectively with and to satisfy a public agency. [Signatures on next page] Page 10 of 11 (5 3 .. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this contract the day and year first hereinabove written. CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, a general la ity. M ry S r n City �Manager Utl -k YI 0";fI ATTEST: Cindy rtesen, City Clerk APPROVED A O MARK D. H By: �rl H. Berger, M SCS ENGINEERS, a private corporation. j� —7��n '/ Vice President 01- "ter..... Secretary Y-AT RNEY stant City Attorney Page 11 of 1 1 3711 Lon Beach Boulevard 562 426 -9544 Environmental Consultants g Ninth Floor FAX 562 427 -0805 Long Beach, CA 90807 -3315 www.scsengineers.com July 1, 2002 FEE SCHEDULE (Effective July 1, 2002, Through June 30, 2003) Rate/Hour Principal.............................................................................................. ............................... $185 ProjectDirector ......................................................... ............................... Manager ............................165 ............................135 SeniorTechnical ........................................ ............................... ProjectManager ........................................................ ............................... ............................130 SeniorProfessional .................................................... ............................... ............................115 ProjectProfessional ................................................................................... .............................90 StaffProfessional ...................................................................................... .............................75 .............................75 ProjectAdministrator ................................................................................ Senior Engineering Technician ................................................................. .............................65 Designer/ Drafter ...................................................................................... ............................... 65 50 Technician............................................................................................... ............................... 45 Administrative / Secretarial ....................................................................... ............................... General Terms 1. Rates for principals of the firm may be negotiated on a project - specific basis. 2. Scheduled rates are effective through June 30, 2003. Work performed thereafter is subject to a new Fee Schedule. 3. Scheduled labor rates include overhead, administration, and profit. Costs for outside consultants and subcontractors, and for job - related employee travel and subsistence, reproduction, telephone, equipment, and supplies are billed at actual cost plus a 15 percent administrative fee. 4. Charges for field equipment and instruments will be in accordance with SCS's Field Equipment Rental Rates Schedule in effect at the time the work is performed plus a 15 percent administrative fee. Vehicle mileage is invoiced at $0.40 per mile for company autos and $0.45 per mile for company trucks. Daily rates apply for long -term projects. 5. Invoices will be prepared monthly or more frequently for work in progress, unless otherwise agreed. Invoices are due and payable upon receipt. Invoices not paid within 30 days are subject to a service charge of 1.5 percent per month on the unpaid balance. 6. Payment of SCS invoices for services performed will not be contingent upon the client's receipt of payment from other parties, unless otherwise agreed in writing. Client agrees to pay legal costs, including attorney's fees, incurred by SCS in collecting any amounts past due and owing on client's accounts. ,,,, 7. For special situations such as expert court testimony and limited consultation, hourly rates will be on an individually negotiated basis. Offices Nationwide 0 M M Environmental Consultants April 21, 2003 File No. 01382202 Mr. Steve Tsumura City of El Segundo Fire Department, Environmental Safety 350 Main Street El Segundo, California 90245 Phone 310 -524 -2242 Copy Via Fax 310- 414 -0929 (2 pages) 3711 Long Beach Boulevard Ninth Floor Long Beach, CA 90807 -3315 31103 -.. 562 426 -9544 FAX 562 427 -0805 www.scsengineers.com APR 2 2 2003 ELSEGUNDO FIRE DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: PROPOSAL FOR REVIEW OF PHASE II AND HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT WORKPLAN, FORMER INDUSTRIAL FACILITY, 1415 EAST GRAND AVENUE, EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA Dear Steve: As requested, SCS Engineers (SCS) is pleased submit this additional proposal to review the March 27, 2003 workplan prepared by SECOR for their proposed Phase II site investigation and Health Risk Assessment (HRA) prior to their proposed investigation at the subject site. This review will be in addition to the review of the Phase II /HRA included in our earlier proposal. SCOPE OF WORK SCS proposes to complete a review of the workplan focusing on the nature of the investigation and subsequent HRA work outlined in that document. The workplan will be evaluated based on its adequacy to generate the data needed for the HRA and the methodologies proposed. After review of the documents, SCS will develop a written set of comments and send these to you in the form of a memo We will also be prepared to conduct a telecon to discuss our comments with SECOR staff, if this should be desired. COST ESTIMATE SCS proposes to conduct this additional review with a budget estimated at $1,000. Thus the total project will have a not -to- exceed budget of $6,000. Invoicing will be monthly and on a time -and- materials basis in accordance with SCS's standard fee schedule (copy previously forwarded). SCHEDULE AND CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENTS We propose to have the review completed within one week from notice to proceed. The workplan comment memo will be prepared within approximately one week after that. Offices Nationwide E 3163•.... Mr. Steve Tsumura April 21, 2003 Page 2 We assume that this review and the previously proposed review of SECOR's investigation and health risk product will be covered under a single contract with the City. The format of the draft contract that you sent to us last week is acceptable so that it can be finalized and forwarded to us. If you have any questions in regard to this submittal, please call either of the undersigned or Tom Dong. Sincerely, G Raymond H. Huff, R.E.A. Project Manager SCS ENGINEERS M M H. Lister, Ph.D., C.E.G. Project Manager 3711 Lon Beach Boulevard 562 426 -9544 Environmental Consultants g Ninth Floor FAX 562 427 -0805 Long Beach, CA 90807 -3315 www.scsengineers.com January 30, 2003 File No. 01382202 Mr. Steve Tsumura City of El Segundo Fire Department, Environmental Safety 350 Main Street El Segundo, California 90245 Phone 310 -524 -2242 Copy Via Fax 310 - 414 -0929 (5 pages) FEB 0 3 2003 0 EL SEGUNDO FIRE DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: PROPOSAL FOR REVIEW OF PHASE II AND HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT REPORTS, DEVELOPMENT AT NW CORNER OF KANSAS AND GRAND, EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA Dear Steve: As requested, SCS Engineers (SCS) is pleased submit this proposal to review Phase II site investigation and Health Risk Assessment reports prepared by Secor Environmental for the subject development. It is our understanding that a private developer is planning townhomes /condominiums on the site of a former wire manufacturing facility. The City of El Segundo is interested in having SCS review the documents to evaluate the adequacy of the environmental assessment conducted. The proposed scope of work is outlined below. SCOPE OF WORK SCS proposes to complete a review of the documents focusing on potential health and environmental risks presented by hazardous substances which may remain in soil and other media on the parcel to be developed. After review of the documents, SCS will develop a written set of comments that would reflect what we believe are the major issues /inadequacies pertinent to these issues. We would send our comments to you in draft form for review prior to finalization. It is assumed that the City will deliver the appropriate documents to SCS at the project onset. COST ESTIMATE SCS proposes to conduct the project on a time - and - materials basis with an initial budget estimated not to exceed $5,000. Invoicing will be monthly and in accordance with SCS's standard fee schedule (copy attached). If, because of the volume or type of documentation that must be reviewed, the initial budget appears to be inadequate, we will contact you as soon as possible to discuss additional estimated requirements. Offices Nationwide 0 Mr. Steve Tsumura January 30, 2003 Page 2 SCHEDULE AND CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENTS We propose to have the review completed within two weeks from the receipt of all documents. A draft list of comments will be prepared within one week after that. If this proposal is acceptable to you, please have both copies of the attached standard agreement signed and returned them to SCS. One executed copy will be returned for City files. Alternatively, provide us with the City's preferred agreement for our signature. SCS looks forward to working with on this project. If you have any questions in regard to this submittal, please call either of the undersigned. Sincerely, --� V,,V� T��, Thomas Dong, R.E.A. Kenneth`�Nkter, Ph.D., C.E.G. 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