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BETWEEN
CITY OF YAKIMA,WASHINGTON
AND
ASPECT CONSULTING, LLC
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into on this ``?' day of 023, by and
between the City of Yakima, Washington, a municipal corporation with its prin ipal office at 129 North
Second Street, Yakima, WA 98901, (hereinafter referred to as "CITY"), and Aspect Consulting, LLC
with its principal office at 350 Madison Ave North, Bainbridge Island, Washington 98110, (hereinafter
referred to as "CONSULTANT"); said corporation being licensed and registered to do business in the
State of Washington, and will provide consultant services under this Agreement for WATER/IRRIGATION
DIVISION on behalf of the City of Yakima, for Yakima ASR Permitting and Funding Support Project
No.AC2506, herein referred to as the"PROJECT."
WITNESSETH:
RECITALS
WHEREAS, CITY desires to retain the CONSULTANT to provide continued consultant services
resulting from City Contract No. 2020-075, including but not limited to database development, reporting
automation, State of Washington Department of Ecology permit compliance coordination, annual
reporting for 2024 and 2025, permit modification support, funding and permitting support for two future
ASR wells for the PROJECT, as described in this Agreement and subsequent Amendments thereto; and
WHEREAS, CONSULTANT represents that it has available and offers to provide personnel with
knowledge and experience necessary to satisfactorily accomplish the work within the required time and
that it has no conflicts of interest prohibited by law from entering into this Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, CITY and CONSULTANT agree as follows:
SECTION 1 INCORPORATION OF RECITALS
1.1 The above recitals are incorporated into these operative provisions of the Agreement.
SECTION 2 SCOPE OF SERVICES
2.0.1 CONSULTANT agrees to perform those services described hereafter. Unless modified in
writing by both parties, duties of CONSULTANT shall not be construed to exceed those
services specifically set forth herein.
2.0.2 CONSULTANT shall use its best efforts to maintain continuity in personnel and shall
assign, Andrew Austreng as Principal-in-Charge throughout the term of this Agreement
unless other personnel are approved by the CITY.
2.1 Basic Services: CONSULTANT agrees to perform those tasks described in Exhibit A, (WORK)
which is attached hereto and made a part of this Agreement as if fully set forth herein.
2.2 Additional Services: CITY and CONSULTANT agree that not all WORK to be performed by
CONSULTANT can be defined in detail at the time this Agreement is executed, and that
additional WORK related to the Project and not covered in Exhibit A may be needed during
performance of this Agreement. CITY may, at any time, by written order, direct the
CONSULTANT to revise portions of the PROJECT WORK previously completed in a satisfactory
manner, delete portions of the PROJECT, or request that the CONSULTANT perform additional
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WORK beyond the scope of the PROJECT WORK. Such changes hereinafter shall be referred
to as"Additional Services."
2.2.1 If such Additional Services cause an increase or decrease in the CONSULTANT'S cost
of, or time required for, performance of any services under this Agreement, a contract
price and/or completion time adjustment pursuant to this Agreement shall be made and
this Agreement shall be modified in writing and accepted by the parties hereto.
2.2.2 Compensation for each such request for Additional Services shall be negotiated by the
CITY and the CONSULTANT according to the provisions set forth in Exhibit B, attached
hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, and if so authorized, shall be
considered part of the PROJECT WORK. The CONSULTANT shall not perform any
Additional Services until so authorized by CITY and agreed to by the CONSULTANT in
writing.
2.3 The CONSULTANT must assert any claim for adjustment in writing within thirty (30) days from
the date of the CONSULTANT's receipt of the written notification of change.
SECTION 3 TERM
3.1 The term of this AGREEMENT shall be for the period of three (3) years from the date of contract
execution.
SECTION 4 CITY'S RESPONSIBILITIES
4.1 CITY-FURNISHED DATA: The CITY will provide to the CONSULTANT all technical data in the
CITY'S possession relating to the CONSULTANT'S services on the PROJECT.
4.2 ACCESS TO FACILITIES AND PROPERTY: The CITY will make its facilities reasonably
accessible to CONSULTANT as required for CONSULTANT'S performance of its services and
will provide labor and safety equipment as reasonably required by CONSULTANT for such
access.
4.3 TIMELY REVIEW: The CITY will examine the CONSULTANT'S studies, reports, sketches,
drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documents; obtain advice of an attorney, insurance
counselor, accountant, auditor, bond and financial advisors, and other consultants as CITY
deems appropriate; and render in writing decisions required of CITY in a timely manner. Such
examinations and decisions, however, shall not relieve the CONSULTANT of any contractual
obligations nor of its duty to render professional services meeting the standards of care
applicable to its profession.
4.4 CITY shall appoint a CITY'S Representative with respect to WORK to be performed under this
Agreement. CITY'S Representative shall have complete authority to transmit instructions and
receive information. CONSULTANT shall be entitled to reasonably rely on such instructions
made by the CITY'S Representative unless otherwise directed in writing by the CITY, but
CONSULTANT shall be responsible for bringing to the attention of the CITY'S Representative any
instructions which the CONSULTANT believes are inadequate, incomplete, or inaccurate based
upon the CONSULTANT'S knowledge.
4.5 Any documents, services, and reports provided by the CITY to the CONSULTANT are available
solely as additional information to the CONSULTANT and will not relieve the CONSULTANT of its
professional duties and obligations under this Agreement or at law. The CONSULTANT shall be
entitled to reasonably rely upon the accuracy and the completeness of such documents, services
and reports, but shall be responsible for exercising customary professional care in using and
reviewing such documents, services, and reports and drawing conclusions from them.
SECTION 5 AUTHORIZATION, PROGRESS, AND COMPLETION
5.1 In signing this Agreement, CITY grants CONSULTANT specific authorization to proceed with
WORK described in Exhibit A. The time for completion is defined in Exhibit A, or as amended.
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SECTION 6 COMPENSATION
6.1 COMPENSATION ON A TIME SPENT BASIS AT SPECIFIC HOURLY RATES: For the services
described in Exhibit A, compensation shall be according to Exhibit C - Schedule of Specific
Hourly Rates, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, on a time spent basis
plus reimbursement for direct non-salary expenses.
6.1.1 DIRECT NON-SALARY EXPENSES: Direct Non-Salary Expenses are those costs
incurred on or directly for the PROJECT including, but not limited to, necessary
transportation costs, including current rates for CONSULTANT'S vehicles; meals and
lodging; laboratory tests and analyses; printing, binding and reproduction charges; all
costs associated with other outside nonprofessional services and facilities; special CITY-
requested and PROJECT-related insurance and performance warranty costs; and other
similar costs. Reimbursement for Direct Non-Salary Expenses will be on the basis of
actual charges plus a reasonable markup, not to exceed ten percent (10%), and on the
basis of current rates when furnished by CONSULTANT. Estimated Direct Non-Salary
Expenses are shown in Exhibit B.
6.1.1.1 Travel costs, including transportation, lodging, subsistence, and incidental
expenses incurred by employees of the CONSULTANT and each of the
Subconsultants in connection with PROJECT WORK; provided, as follows:
• That a maximum of U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE allowed cents
per mile will be paid for the operation, maintenance, and depreciation
costs of company or individually owned vehicles for that portion of time
they are used for PROJECT WORK. CONSULTANT, whenever
possible, will use the least expensive form of ground transportation.
• That reimbursement for meals inclusive of tips shall not exceed a
maximum of forty dollars ($40) per day per person. This rate may be
adjusted on a yearly basis.
• That accommodation shall be at a reasonably priced hotel/motel.
• That air travel shall be by coach class, and shall be used only when
absolutely necessary.
6.1.2 Telephone charges, computer charges, in-house reproduction charges, first class
postage, and FAX charges are not included in the direct expense costs, but are
considered included in the Schedule of Specific Hourly Billing Rates.
6.1.3 Professional Subconsultants. Professional Subconsultants are those costs for
engineering, architecture, geotechnical services and similar professional services
approved by the CITY. Reimbursement for Professional Subconsultants will be on the
basis of actual costs billed plus a reasonable markup, not to exceed ten percent (10%)
for services provided to the CITY through this Agreement. Estimated Subconsultant
costs are shown in Exhibit B.
6.2 Unless specifically authorized in writing by the CITY, the total budgetary amount for this
PROJECT shall not exceed seventy-seven thousand Dollars ($77,000.00). The
CONSULTANT shall make all reasonable efforts to complete the WORK within the budget and
will keep CITY informed of progress toward that end so that the budget or WORK effort can be
adjusted if found necessary. The CONSULTANT is not obligated to incur costs beyond the
indicated budget, as may be adjusted, nor is the CITY obligated to pay the CONSULTANT
beyond these limits. When any budget has been increased, the CONSULTANT'S excess costs
expended prior to such increase will be allowable to the same extent as if such costs had been
incurred after the approved increase, and provided that the City was informed in writing at the
time such costs were incurred.
6.3 The CONSULTANT shall submit to the City's Representative an invoice each month for payment
for PROJECT services completed through the accounting cut-off day of the previous month.
Such invoices shall be for PROJECT services and WORK performed and costs incurred prior to
the date of the invoice and not covered by previously submitted invoices. The CONSULTANT
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shall submit with each invoice a summary of time expended on the PROJECT for the current
billing period, copies of subconsultant invoices, and any other supporting materials and details
determined necessary by the City to substantiate the costs incurred. CITY will use its best efforts
to pay such invoices within thirty (30) days of receipt and upon approval of the WORK done and
amount billed. CITY will notify the CONSULTANT promptly if any problems are noted with the
invoice. CITY may question any item in an invoice, noting to CONSULTANT the questionable
item(s)and withholding payment for such item(s). The CONSULTANT may resubmit such item(s)
in a subsequent invoice together with additional supporting information requested.
6.4 If payment is not made within sixty (60) days following receipt of approved invoices, interest on
the unpaid balance shall accrue beginning with the sixty-first (61St) day at the rate of 1.0% per
month or the maximum interest rate permitted by law, whichever is less; provided, however, that
no interest shall accrue pursuant to Chapter 39.76 RCW when before the date of timely payment
a notice of dispute is issued in good faith by the CITY to the CONSULTANT pursuant to the terms
of RCW 39.76.020(4).
6.5 Final payment of any balance due the CONSULTANT for PROJECT services will be made within
forty-five (45) days after satisfactory completion of the services required by this Agreement as
evidenced by CITY's written acceptance and after such audit or verification as CITY may deem
necessary, together with CONSULTANT's execution and delivery of a release of all known
payment claims against CITY arising under or by virtue of this Agreement, other than such
payment claims, if any, as may be specifically exempted by the CONSULTANT from the
operation of the release in stated amounts to be set forth therein.
6.6 Payment for any PROJECT services and WORK shall not constitute a waiver or release by CITY
of any claims, right, or remedy it may have against the CONSULTANT under this Agreement or
by law, nor shall such payment constitute a waiver, remission, or discharge by CITY of any failure
or fault of the CONSULTANT to satisfactorily perform the PROJECT WORK as required under
this Agreement.
SECTION 7 RESPONSIBILITY OF CONSULTANT
7.1 The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical adequacy and
accuracy, timely completion, and the coordination of all plans, designs, drawings, specifications,
reports, and other services furnished by the CONSULTANT under this Agreement. The
CONSULTANT shall, without additional compensation, correct or review any errors, omissions, or
other deficiencies in its plans, designs, drawings, specifications, reports, and other services. The
CONSULTANT shall perform its WORK according to generally accepted civil engineering
standards of care and consistent with achieving the PROJECT WORK within budget, on time,
and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and permits.
7.2 CITY'S review or approval of, or payment for, any plans, drawings, designs, specifications,
reports, and incidental WORK or services furnished hereunder shall not in any way relieve the
CONSULTANT of responsibility for the technical adequacy, completeness, or accuracy of its
WORK and the PROJECT WORK. CITY'S review, approval, or payment for any of the services
shall not be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights under this Agreement or at law or any
cause of action arising out of the performance of this Agreement.
7.3 In performing WORK and services hereunder, the CONSULTANT and its subcontractors,
subconsultants, employees, agents, and representatives shall be acting as independent
contractors and shall not be deemed or construed to be employees or agents of CITY in any
manner whatsoever. The CONSULTANT shall not hold itself out as, nor claim to be, an officer or
employee of CITY by reason hereof and shall not make any claim, demand, or application to or
for any right or privilege applicable to an officer or employee of CITY. The CONSULTANT shall
be solely responsible for any claims for wages or compensation by CONSULTANT's employees,
agents, and representatives, including subconsultants and subcontractors, and shall save and
hold CITY harmless therefrom.
7.4 INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS:
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a. CONSULTANT shall take all necessary precautions in performing the WORK to prevent
injury to persons or property. The CONSULTANT agrees to release, indemnify, defend, and
hold harmless the City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents,
representatives, insurers, attorneys, and volunteers from all liabilities, losses, damages, and
expenses related to all claims, suits, arbitration actions, investigations, and regulatory or
other governmental proceedings arising from or in connection with this Agreement or the
acts, failures to act, errors or omissions of the CONSULTANT, or any of CONSULTANT's
agent(s) or subcontractor(s), in performance of this Agreement, except for claims caused by
the City's sole negligence.
b. Industrial Insurance Act Waiver. It is specifically and expressly understood that the
CONSULTANT waives any immunity that may be granted to it under the Washington State
industrial insurance act, Title 51 RCW, solely for the purposes of this indemnification.
CONSULTANT's indemnification shall not be limited in any way by any limitation on the
amount of damages, compensation or benefits payable to or by any third party under workers'
compensation acts, disability benefit acts or any other benefits acts or programs.
CONSULTANT shall require that its subcontractors, and anyone directly or indirectly
employed or hired by CONSULTANT, and anyone for whose acts CONSULTANT may be
liable in connection with its performance of this Agreement, comply with the terms of this
paragraph, waive any immunity granted under Title 51 RCW, and assume all potential liability
for actions brought by their respective employees. The Parties acknowledge that they have
mutually negotiated this waiver.
c. Should a court of competent jurisdiction determine that this Agreement is subject to RCW
4.24.115, then, in the event of liability for damages arising out of bodily injury to persons or
damages to property caused by or resulting from the concurrent negligence of the
CONSULTANT and the City, the CONSULTANT's liability, including the duty and cost to
defend, shall be only to the extent of the CONSULTANT's negligence.
d. Nothing contained in this Section or this Agreement shall be construed to create a liability or
a right of indemnification in any third party.
e. The terms of this Section shall survive any expiration or termination of this Agreement.
7.5 In any and all claims by an employee of the CONSULTANT, any subcontractor, anyone directly or
indirectly employed by any of them, or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, the
indemnification obligations under this Agreement shall not be limited in any way by any limitation
on the amount or types of damages, compensation, or benefits payable by or for the
CONSULTANT or a subcontractor under workers' or workmens' compensation acts, disability
benefit acts, or other employee benefit acts. The CONSULTANT specifically and expressly
waives its immunity under the Industrial Insurance Act, Title 51, RCW. Such waiver has been
mutually negotiated by the CONSULTANT and the CITY.
7.6 CONSULTANT shall be solely responsible for and shall pay all taxes, deductions, and
assessments, including but not limited to federal income tax, FICA, social security tax,
assessments for unemployment and industrial injury insurance, and other deductions from
income which may be required by law or assessed against either party as a result of this
Agreement. In the event the City is assessed a tax or assessment as a result of this Agreement,
CONSULTANT shall pay the same before it becomes due.
SECTION 8 PROJECT SCHEDULE AND BUDGET
8.1 The general PROJECT schedule and the budget for both the entire PROJECT and its component
tasks shall be as set forth in this Agreement and attached Exhibits. The project schedule and
performance dates for the individual tasks shall be mutually agreed to by the CITY and the
CONSULTANT within fifteen (15)days after execution of this Agreement. The performance dates
and budgets for tasks may be modified only upon written agreement of the parties hereto. The
performance date for tasks and the completion date for the entire PROJECT shall not be
extended, nor the budget increased because of any unwarranted delays attributable to the
CONSULTANT, but may be extended or increased by the CITY in the event of a delay caused by
special services requested by the CITY or because of unavoidable delay caused by any
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governmental action or other conditions beyond the control of the CONSULTANT which could not
be reasonably anticipated or avoided.
8.2 Not later than the tenth (10'h) day of each calendar month during the performance of the
PROJECT, the CONSULTANT shall submit to the CITY's Representative a copy of the current
schedule and a written narrative description of the WORK accomplished by the CONSULTANT
and subconsultants on each task, indicating a good faith estimate of the percentage completion
thereof on the last day of the previous month. Additional oral or written reports shall be prepared
at the CITY's request for presentation to other governmental agencies and/or to the public.
SECTION 9 REUSE OF DOCUMENTS
9.1 All internal WORK products of the CONSULTANT are instruments or services of this PROJECT.
There shall be no reuse, change, or alteration by the CITY or others acting through or on behalf
of the CITY without written permission of the CONSULTANT, which shall not be unreasonably
withheld and will be at the CITY's sole risk. The CITY agrees to indemnify the CONSULTANT
and its officers, employees, subcontractors, and affiliated corporations from all claims, damages,
losses, and costs including, but not limited to, litigation expenses and attorney's fees arising out
of or related to such unauthorized reuse, change, or alteration; provided, however, that the
CONSULTANT will not be indemnified for such claims, damages, losses, and costs including,
without limitation, litigation expenses and attorney fees if they were caused by the
CONSULTANT's own negligent acts or omissions.
9.2 The CONSULTANT agrees that any and all, computer programs, technical reports, operating
manuals, calculations, notes, and other WORK submitted or which are specified to be delivered
under this Agreement or which are developed or produced and paid for under this Agreement,
whether or not complete, shall be owned by and vested in the CITY.
9.3 All rights to patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets owned by CONSULTANT
(hereinafter "Intellectual Property") as well as any modifications, updates or enhancements to said
Intellectual Property during the performance of the WORK remain the property of CONSULTANT,
and CONSULTANT does not grant CITY any right or license to such Intellectual Property.
SECTION 10 AUDIT AND ACCESS TO RECORDS
10.1 The CONSULTANT, including its subconsultants, shall maintain books, records, documents and
other evidence directly pertinent to performance of the WORK under this Agreement in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and practices consistently applied.
The CITY, or the CITY's duly authorized representative, shall have access to such books,
records, documents, and other evidence for inspection, audit, and copying for a period of three
years after completion of the PROJECT. The CITY shall also have access to such books,
records, and documents during the performance of the PROJECT WORK, if deemed necessary
by the CITY, to verify the CONSULTANT's WORK and invoices.
10.2 Audits conducted pursuant to this section shall be in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards and established procedures and guidelines of the reviewing or auditing agency.
10.3 The CONSULTANT agrees to the disclosure of all information and reports resulting from access
to records pursuant to this section provided that the CONSULTANT is afforded the opportunity for
an audit exit conference and an opportunity to comment and submit any supporting
documentation on the pertinent portions of the draft audit report and that the final audit report will
include CONSULTANT's written comments, if any.
10.4 The CONSULTANT shall ensure that the foregoing paragraphs are included in each subcontract
for WORK on the Project.
10.5 Any charges of the CONSULTANT paid by the CITY which are found by an audit to be
inadequately substantiated shall be reimbursed to the CITY.
SECTION 11 INSURANCE
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11.1 At all times during performance of the WORK or obligations under this Agreement,
CONSULTANT shall secure and maintain in effect insurance to protect the CITY and the
CONSULTANT from and against all claims, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or
resulting from the performance of this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall provide and maintain in
force insurance in limits no less than those stated below, as applicable. The CITY reserves the
right to require higher limits should it deem it necessary in the best interest of the public. If
CONSULTANT carries higher coverage limits than the limits stated below, such higher limits shall
be shown on the Certificate of Insurance and Endorsements and CONSULTANT shall be named
as an additional insured for such higher limits. Failure by the City to demand such verification of
coverage with these insurance requirements or failure of the City to identify a deficiency from the
insurance documentation provided shall not be construed as a waiver of CONSULTANT's
obligation to maintain such insurance.
CONSULTANT's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance with respect to those who are
Additional Insureds under this Agreement, and any insurance, self-insurance or insurance pool
coverage maintained by the City shall be in excess of the CONSULTANT's insurance and neither
the City nor its insurance providers shall contribute to any settlements, defense costs, or other
payments made by CONSULTANT's insurance. All additional insured endorsements required by
this Section shall include an explicit waiver of subrogation.
11.1.1 Commercial General Liability Insurance. Before this Agreement is fully executed by
the parties, CONSULTANT shall provide the CITY with a certificate of insurance as
proof of commercial liability insurance and commercial umbrella liability insurance with
a total liability limit of the limits required in the policy, subject to minimum limits of Two
Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence combined single limit bodily injury and
property damage, and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) general aggregate. The
certificate shall clearly state who the provider is, the coverage amount, the policy
number, and when the policy and provisions provided are in effect. Said policy shall be
in effect for the duration of this Agreement. The policy shall name the CITY, its elected
and appointed officials, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers as additional
insureds. The insured shall not cancel or change the insurance without first giving the
CITY thirty (30) calendar days prior written notice. The insurance shall be with an
insurance company or companies rated A-VII or higher in Best's Guide and admitted in
the State of Washington.
11.1.2. Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance.
a. If CONSULTANT owns any vehicles, before this Agreement is fully executed by
the parties, CONSULTANT shall provide the CITY with a certificate of insurance as
proof of commercial automobile liability insurance and commercial umbrella liability
insurance with a total liability limit of the limits required in the policy, subject to
minimum limits of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence combined single
limit bodily injury and property damage. Automobile liability will apply to "Any Auto"
and be shown on the certificate.
b. If CONSULTANT does not own any vehicles, only "Non-owned and Hired
Automobile Liability" will be required and may be added to the commercial liability
coverage at the same limits as required in that section of this Agreement, which is
Section 10.1.1 entitled "Commercial General Liability Insurance".
c. Under either situation described above in Section 10.1.2.a. and Section 10.1.2.b.,
the required certificate of insurance shall clearly state who the provider is, the
coverage amount, the policy number, and when the policy and provisions provided are
in effect. Said policy shall be in effect for the duration of this Agreement. The policy
shall name the CITY, its elected and appointed officials, officers, agents, employees,
and volunteers as additional insureds. The insured shall not cancel or change the
insurance without first giving the CITY thirty (30) calendar days prior written notice.
The insurance shall be with an insurance company or companies rated A-VII or higher
in Best's Guide and admitted in the State of Washington.
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11.1.3. Statutory workers' compensation and employer's liability insurance as required by state
law.
11.1.4. Professional Liability Coverage. Before this Contract is fully executed by the parties,
CONSULTANT shall provide the City with a certificate of insurance as proof of
professional liability coverage with a total liability limit of the limits required in the policy,
subject to minimum limits of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) per claim, and Two
Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) aggregate. The certificate shall clearly state who the
provider is, the coverage amount, the policy number, and when the policy and
provisions provided are in effect. Said policy shall be in effect for the duration of this
Contract. The insured shall not cancel or change the insurance without first giving the
CITY thirty (30) calendar days prior written notice. The insurance shall be with an
insurance company or companies rated A-VII or higher in Best's Guide. If the policy is
written on a claims made basis the coverage will continue in force for an additional two
years after the completion of this contract.
Failure of either or all of the additional insureds to report a claim under such insurance
shall not prejudice the rights of the CITY, its elected and appointed officials, officers,
employees, agents, and representatives there under. The CITY and the CITY's elected
and appointed officials, officers, principals, employees, representatives, and agents
shall have no obligation for payment of premiums because of being named as
additional insureds under such insurance. None of the policies issued pursuant to the
requirements contained herein shall be canceled, allowed to expire, or changed in any
manner that affects the rights of the CITY until thirty (30) days after written notice to the
CITY of such intended cancellation, expiration or change.
11.2 If at any time during the life of the Agreement, or any extension, CONSULTANT fails to maintain
the required insurance in full force and effect, all work under the Agreement shall be discontinued
immediately. Any failure to maintain the required insurance may be sufficient cause for the City
to terminate the Agreement.
SECTION 12 SUBCONTRACTS
12.1 CONSULTANT shall be entitled, to the extent determined appropriate by CONSULTANT, to
subcontract any portion of the WORK to be performed under this Agreement. However,
CONSULTANT shall be considered the Prime Contractor hereunder and shall be the sole point of
contact with regard to all contractual matters arising hereunder, including the performance of
WORK and payment of any and all charges resulting from contractual obligations.
12.2 Any subconsultants or subcontractors to the CONSULTANT utilized on this PROJECT, including
any substitutions thereof, will be subject to prior approval by CITY, which approval shall not be
unreasonably withheld. Each subcontract shall be subject to review by the CITY's
Representative, if requested, prior to the subconsultant or subcontractor proceeding with the
WORK. Such review shall not constitute an approval as to the legal form or content of such
subcontract. The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for the performance, acts, and omissions
of all persons and firms performing subcontract WORK.
12.3 CITY does not anticipate CONSULTANT subcontracting with any additional persons or firms for
the purpose of completing this Agreement.
12.4 The CONSULTANT shall submit, along with its monthly invoices, a description of all WORK
completed by subconsultants and subcontractors during the preceding month and copies of all
invoices thereto.
12.5 If dissatisfied with the background, performance, and/or general methodologies of any
subcontractor, the City may request in writing that the subcontractor be removed. The
CONSULTANT shall comply with this request at once and shall not employ the subcontractor for
any further WORK under this Agreement.
SECTION 13 ASSIGNMENT
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12.1 This Agreement is binding on the heirs, successors and assigns of the parties hereto. This
Agreement may not be assigned by CITY or CONSULTANT without prior written consent of the
other, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld. The CONSULTANT for itself and its
heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, does hereby agree to the full
performance of all of the covenants herein contained upon the part of the CONSULTANT. It is
expressly intended and agreed that no third party beneficiaries are created by this Agreement, and
that the rights and remedies provided herein shall inure only to the benefit of the parties to this
Agreement.
SECTION 14 INTEGRATION
14.1 This Agreement represents the entire understanding of CITY and CONSULTANT as to those
matters contained herein. No prior oral or written understanding shall be of any force or effect
with respect to those matters covered herein. This Agreement may not be modified or altered
except in writing signed by both parties.
SECTION 15 JURISDICTION AND VENUE
15.1 This Agreement shall be administered and interpreted under the laws of the State of Washington.
Jurisdiction of litigation arising from this Agreement shall be in Washington State. If any part of
this Agreement is found to conflict with applicable laws, such part shall be inoperative, null, and
void insofar as it conflicts with said laws, but the remainder of this Agreement shall be in full force
and effect. Venue for all disputes arising under this Agreement shall lie in a court of competent
jurisdiction in Yakima County, Washington.
SECTION 16 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT and NONDISCRIMINATION
16.1 During the performance of this Agreement, CONSULTANT and CONSULTANT's subconsultants
and subcontractors shall not discriminate in violation of any applicable federal, state and/or local
law or regulation on the basis of age, sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, marital
status, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation,
and any other classification protected under federal, state, or local law. This provision shall
include but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer,
recruitment, advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation,
selection for training, and the provision of services under this Agreement. CONSULTANT
agrees to comply with the applicable provisions of State and Federal Equal Employment
Opportunity and Nondiscrimination statutes and regulations.
SECTION 17 SUSPENSION OF WORK
17.1 CITY may suspend, in writing by certified mail, all or a portion of the WORK under this Agreement
if unforeseen circumstances beyond CITY's control are interfering with normal progress of the
WORK. CONSULTANT may suspend, in writing by certified mail, all or a portion of the WORK
under this Agreement if unforeseen circumstances beyond CONSULTANT's control are
interfering with normal progress of the WORK. CONSULTANT may suspend WORK on the
PROJECT in the event CITY does not pay invoices when due, except where otherwise provided
by this Agreement. The time for completion of the WORK shall be extended by the number of
days WORK is suspended. If the period of suspension exceeds ninety (90) days, the terms of
this Agreement are subject to renegotiation, and both parties are granted the option to terminate
WORK on the suspended portion of Project in accordance with SECTION 17.
SECTION 18 TERMINATION OF WORK
18.1 Either party may terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part, if the other party materially
breaches its obligations under this Agreement and is in default through no fault of the terminating
party. However, no such termination may be effected unless the other party is given: (1) not less
than fifteen (15) calendar days written notice delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested,
of intent to terminate; and (2) an opportunity for consultation and for cure with the terminating
party before termination. Notice shall be considered issued within seventy-two (72) hours of
mailing by certified mail to the place of business of either party as set forth in this Agreement.
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18.2 In addition to termination under subsection 17.1 of this Section, CITY may terminate this
Agreement for its convenience, in whole or in part, provided the CONSULTANT is given: (1) not
less than fifteen (15) calendar days written notice delivered by certified mail, return receipt
requested, of intent to terminate; and (2) an opportunity for consultation with CITY before the
effective termination date.
18.3 If CITY terminates for default on the part of the CONSULTANT, an adjustment in the contract
price pursuant to the Agreement shall be made, but (1) no amount shall be allowed for anticipated
profit on unperformed services or other WORK, and (2) any payment due to the CONSULTANT
at the time of termination may be adjusted to the extent of any additional costs or damages CITY
has incurred, or is likely to incur, because of the CONSULTANT'S breach. In such event, CITY
shall consider the amount of WORK originally required which was satisfactorily completed to date
of termination, whether that WORK is in a form or of a type which is usable and suitable to CITY
at the date of termination and the cost to CITY of completing the WORK itself or of employing
another firm to complete it. Under no circumstances shall payments made under this provision
exceed the contract price. In the event of default, the CONSULTANT agrees to pay CITY for any
and all damages, costs, and expenses whether directly, indirectly, or consequentially caused by
said default. This provision shall not preclude CITY from filing claims and/or commencing
litigation to secure compensation for damages incurred beyond that covered by contract
retainage or other withheld payments.
18.4 If the CONSULTANT terminates for default on the part of CITY or if CITY terminates for
convenience, the adjustment pursuant to the Agreement shall include payment for services
satisfactorily performed to the date of termination, in addition to termination settlement costs the
CONSULTANT reasonably incurs relating to commitments which had become firm before the
termination, unless CITY determines to assume said commitments.
18.5 Upon receipt of a termination notice under subsections 17.1 or 17.2 above, the CONSULTANT
shall (1) promptly discontinue all services affected (unless the notice directs otherwise), and (2)
deliver or otherwise make available to CITY all originals of data, drawings, specifications,
calculations, reports, estimates, summaries, and such other information, documents, and
materials as the CONSULTANT or its subconsultants may have accumulated or prepared in
performing this Agreement, whether completed or in progress, with the CONSULTANT retaining
copies of the same.
18.6 Upon termination under any subparagraph above, CITY reserves the right to prosecute the
WORK to completion utilizing other qualified firms or individuals; provided, the CONSULTANT
shall have no responsibility to prosecute further WORK thereon.
18.7 If, after termination for failure of the CONSULTANT to fulfill contractual obligations, it is
determined that the CONSULTANT has not so failed, the termination shall be deemed to have
been effected for the convenience of CITY. In such event, the adjustment pursuant to the
Agreement shall be determined as set forth in subparagraph 17.4 of this Section.
18.8 If, because of death, unavailability or any other occurrence, it becomes impossible for any key
personnel employed by the CONSULTANT in PROJECT WORK or for any corporate officer of
the CONSULTANT to render his services to the PROJECT, the CONSULTANT shall not be
relieved of its obligations to complete performance under this Agreement without the concurrence
and written approval of CITY. If CITY agrees to termination of this Agreement under this
provision, payment shall be made as set forth in subparagraph 17.3 of this Section.
SECTION 19 DISPUTE RESOLUTION
19.1 In the event that any dispute shall arise as to the interpretation or performance of this Agreement,
or in the event of a notice of default as to whether such default does constitute a breach of the
contract, and if the parties hereto cannot mutually settle such differences, then the parties shall
first pursue mediation as a means to resolve the dispute. If neither of the afore mentioned
methods are successful then any dispute relating to this Agreement shall be decided in the courts
of Yakima County, in accordance with SECTION 14. If both parties consent in writing, other
available means of dispute resolution may be implemented.
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SECTION 20 NOTICE
20.1 Any notice required to be given under the terms of this Agreement shall be directed to the party at
the address set forth below. Notice shall be considered issued and effective upon receipt thereof
by the addressee-party, or seventy-two (72) hours after mailing by certified mail to the place of
business set forth below, whichever is earlier.
CITY: City of Yakima—Public Works
2301 Fruitvale Blvd.
Yakima, WA 98901
Attn: Mike Shane, Water/Irrigation Manager
CONSULTANT: Aspect Consulting LLC
710 2nd Ave., Ste. 550
Seattle, WA 98104
Attn: Andrew Austreng
SECTION 21 INSPECTION AND PRODUCTION OF RECORDS
21.1 The records relating to the WORK shall, at all times, be subject to inspection by and with the
approval of the City, but the making of(or failure or delay in making) such inspection or approval
shall not relieve CONSULTANT of responsibility for performance of the WORK in accordance
with this Agreement, notwithstanding the City's knowledge of defective or non-complying
performance, its substantiality or the ease of its discovery. CONSULTANT shall provide the City
sufficient, safe, and proper facilities, and/or send copies of the requested documents to the City.
CONSULTANT's records relating to the WORK will be provided to the City upon the City's
request.
21.2 CONSULTANT shall promptly furnish the City with such information and records which are
related to the WORK of this Agreement as may be requested by the City. Until the expiration of
six (6) years after final payment of the compensation payable under this Agreement, or for a
longer period if required by law or by the Washington Secretary of State's record retention
schedule, CONSULTANT shall retain and provide the City access to (and the City shall have the
right to examine, audit and copy) all of CONSULTANT's books, documents, papers and records
which are related to the WORK performed by CONSULTANT under this Agreement. Prior to
converting any paper records to electronic format and/or destroying any records, CONSULTANT
shall contact CITY's Records Administrator(509-575-6037)to discuss retention. In no event shall
any record relating to the WORK be destroyed without CITY consultation. If any litigation, claim or
audit is started before the expiration of the six (6) year period, the records shall be retained until
all litigation, claims, or audit findings involving the records have been resolved.
21.3 All records relating to CONSULTANT's services under this Agreement must be made available to
the City, and the records relating to the WORK are City of Yakima records. They must be
produced to third parties, if required pursuant to the Washington State Public Records Act,
Chapter 42.56 RCW, or by law. All records relating to CONSULTANT's services under this
Agreement must be retained by CONSULTANT for the minimum period of time required pursuant
to the Washington Secretary of State's records retention schedule.
21.4 The terms of this section shall survive any expiration or termination of this Agreement.
SECTION 22 COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAW
22.1 CONSULTANT agrees to perform all WORK under and pursuant to this Agreement in full
compliance with any and all applicable laws, rules, and regulations adopted or promulgated by
any governmental agency or regulatory body, whether federal, state, local, or otherwise, including
policies adopted by the City, as those laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and policies now exist
or may hereafter be amended or enacted. CONSULTANT shall procure and have all applicable
and necessary permits, licenses and approvals of any federal, state, and local government or
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governmental authority or this project, pay all charges and fees, and give all notices necessary
and incidental to the due and lawful execution of the work.
22.2 CONSULTANT shall procure and have all applicable and necessary permits, licenses and
approvals of any federal, state, and local government or governmental authority or this project,
pay all charges and fees, and give all notices necessary and incidental to the due and lawful
execution of the work.
a. Procurement of a City Business License. CONSULTANT must procure a City of Yakima
Business License and pay all charges, fees, and taxes associated with said license.
b. CONSULTANT must provide proof of a valid Washington department of Revenue state
excise tax registration number, as required in Title 85 RCW.
c. CONSULTANT must provide proof of a valid Washington Unified Business Identification
(UBI) number. CONSULTANT must have a current UBI number and not be disqualified from
bidding on any public works contract under RCW 39.06.101 or 36.12.065(3).
d. CONSULTANT must provide proof of a valid Washington Employment Security Department
number as required by Title 50 RCW.
e. Foreign (Non-Washington) Corporations: Although the City does not require foreign
corporate proposers to qualify in the City, County or State prior to submitting a proposal, it is
specifically understood and agreed that any such corporation will promptly take all necessary
measures to become authorized to conduct business in the City of Yakima, at their own
expense, without regard to whether such corporation is actually awarded the contract, and in
the event that the award is made, prior to conducting any business in the City.
SECTION 23 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
23.1 Nondiscrimination. During the performance of this Agreement, the CONSULTANT agrees as
follows: The CONSULTANT shall not discriminate against any person on the grounds of race,
creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity,
pregnancy, veteran's status, political affiliation or belief, or the presence of any sensory, mental or
physical handicap in violation of the Washington State Law Against Discrimination (RCW chapter
49.60) or the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 USC 12101 et seq.). This provision shall include
but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment,
advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for
training, and the provision of WORK under this Agreement. In the event of the CONSULTANT's
noncompliance with the non-discrimination clause of this contract or with any such rules,
regulations, or orders, this Agreement may be cancelled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in
part and the CONSULTANT may be declared ineligible for any future City contracts.
23.2 Pay transparency nondiscrimination. The CONSULTANT will not discharge or in any other
manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about,
discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However,
employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants
as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants
to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the
disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an
investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the
employer, or(c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
23.3 Severability. If any term or condition of this Agreement or the application thereof to any person(s)
or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other terms, conditions or
applications which can be given effect without the invalid term, condition or application. To this
end, the terms and conditions of this Agreement are declared severable.
23.4 Agreement documents. This Agreement, Scope of Work, conditions, addenda, and modifications
and CONSULTANT's proposal (to the extent consistent with Yakima City documents) constitute
the Agreement Documents and are complementary. Specific Federal and State laws and the
terms of this Agreement, in that order respectively, supersede other inconsistent provisions.
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These Agreement Documents are on file in the Office of the Purchasing Manager, 129 No. 2nd
St., Yakima, WA, 98901, and are hereby incorporated by reference into this Agreement.
23.5 Notice of change in financial condition. If, during this Agreement, the CONSULTANT experiences
a change in its financial condition that may affect its ability to perform under the Agreement, or
experiences a change of ownership or control, the CONSULTANT shall immediately notify the
City in writing. Failure to notify the City of such a change in financial condition or change of
ownership or control shall be sufficient grounds for termination.
23.6 No conflicts of interest. CONSULTANT represents that it or its employees do not have any
interest and shall not hereafter acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any
manner or degree with the performance of this Agreement. CONSULTANT further covenants
that it will not hire anyone or any entity having such a conflict of interest during the performance
of this Agreement.
23.7 Promotional advertising prohibited. Reference to or use of the City, any of its departments,
agencies or other subunits, or any official or employee for commercial promotion is prohibited.
News releases pertaining to this procurement shall not be made without prior approval of the City.
Release of broadcast emails pertaining to this procurement shall not be made without prior
written authorization of the City.
23.8 Time is of the essence. Timely provision of the WORK required under this Agreement shall be of
the essence of the Agreement, including the provision of the WORK within the time agreed or on
a date specified herein.
23.9 Waiver of breach. A waiver by either party hereto of a breach of the other party hereto of any
covenant or condition of this Agreement shall not impair the right of the party not in default to
avail itself of any subsequent breach thereof. Leniency, delay or failure of either party to insist
upon strict performance of any agreement, covenant or condition of this Agreement, or to
exercise any right herein given in any one or more instances, shall not be construed as a waiver
or relinquishment of any such agreement, covenant, condition or right.
23.10 Force Majeure. CONSULTANT will not be responsible for delays in delivery due to acts of God,
fire, strikes, riots, delay in transportation, or those effects of epidemics or pandemics that could
not have been reasonably anticipated or mitigated through acts of the CONSULTANT; provided
CONSULTANT notifies the City immediately in writing of such pending or actual delay. Normally
in the event of such delays, the date of delivery of WORK will be extended for a period of time
equal to the time lost due to the reason for delay.
23.11 Authority. The person executing this Agreement on behalf of CONSULTANT represents and
warrants that they have been fully authorized by CONSULTANT to execute this Agreement on its
behalf and to legally bind CONSULTANT to all terms, performances, and provisions of this
Agreement.
23.12 Survival. The foregoing sections of this Agreement, inclusive, shall survive the expiration or
termination of this Agreement, in accordance with their terms.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their
respective authorized officers or representatives as of the day and year first above written.
,iiCI ;f KIMA 1 ASPECT NSULTING, LLC
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STATE OF WASHINGTON
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I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that Bob Harrison is the person who appeared before
me, and said person acknowledged that he signed this instrument, on oath stated that he was authorized
to execute the instrument, and acknowledged it as the CITY MANAGER of the CITY OF YAKIMA, to be
the free and voluntary act of such party for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument.
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STATE OF WASHINGTON
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I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that Andrew Austreng is the person who
appeared before me, and said person acknowledged that he/she signed this instrument, on oath stated
that he/she was authorized to execute the instrument, and acknowledged it as the
Associate Hydrogeologist of Aspect Consulting, LLC to be the free and voluntary act of such party
for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument.
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF WORK
1. Develop a Database and Automate Report Preparation
a. Provide a system of automated figure and table generation from lab reports. This is in
response to Ecology's feedback during its 2021 meetings with the City and would reduce
City effort in reporting and record keeping. Plots would be tailored to illustrate
performance of the ASR program and support future permit modifications.
b. Provide an automated database for water level and flow records. Provides the same
benefits as above, plus improvement in documenting the quantity of water available for
recovery.
c. Provide automation of materials that are required for annual reports.
2. Coordination With Ecology on the Required 5-Year Hydrogeological Analysis
a. Provide coordination with Ecology for compliance with the analyses required that are
required after 5-year pilot phase(an extension was requested for this submittal in 2022.
This will be completed to address a required permit provision and could include a brief
memo addressing Ecology's information requirements, and/or deferment of the
required analyses while the project is advanced.
3. Support Annual Reporting
a. Provide support to the City in submitting its annual reports, as needed and/or if
compliance issues occur(in review capacity or as otherwise directed)
b. Address water quality considerations and renewal of the City's waiver for water quality.
4. Prepare Permit Modification Request
a. Compile facts and narrative to support Ecology's issuance of permit modification with
improved monitoring provisions (e.g., reduced sampling and analysis and
discontinuation of downgradient monitoring).
b. Prepare materials and request additional authorization for recovery(provisioning a
longer storage duration and greater recovery efficiency).
5. Provide On-call O&M and Compliance Support
a. Address any changes/challenges in well performance or other ASR operations
b. Coordinate with Ecology on any compliance issues that arise
6. On-call Support for Fund Procurement and Permitting for new ASR Well(s)
a. Coordinate with Ecology to authorize a new well for ASR, including within the City's
preferred location(s).
b. Coordinate with agencies on funding opportunities and support the City in developing
application and funding strategies.
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EXHIBIT B
Professional Fees
Task Title Total
Task 1 - Database Development and Automation of Data and Reporting Submittals $ 17,000
(Tables, Figures, etc.)
Task 2 - Ecology Coordination and Permit Compliance $20,000
Task 3—Annual Reporting Support(2 years reporting and Water Quality Waiver) $ 10,000
Task 4 - Permit Modification Support $ 15,000
Task 5-On-Call O&M Support $ 5,000
Task 6—On-call Funding and Permitting Support for New Wells $10,000
Total Project Budget $ 77,000
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EXHIBIT C
SCHEDULE OF RATES
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Asnect SCHEDULE OF CHARGES
Effective January 2023
CONSULTING
Unless otherwise stated in the proposal or services agreement,current rates are as follows:
ENGINEERS, SCIENTISTS, AND ANALYSTS Hourly
Rate
Principals and Associates
Principal 2 $ 305
Principal 1 289
Sr.Associate 267
Associate 253
Senior, Project, and Staff Professionals
Senior 3 253
Senior 2 238
Senior 1 222
Project 3 204
Project 2 189
Project 1 176
Staff 3 161
Staff 2 148
Staff 1 137
TECHNICAL AND PROJECT SUPPORT Hourly
Rate
Field Operations
Technician 2 $ 122
Technician 1 112
Design, CAD, and Graphics
Engineering Designer 176
Sr.CAD 157
CAD 138
Sr. Graphic Designer 128
Graphic Designer 119
Technology
Sr.Software Developer 250
Software Developer 219
Technical Editing and Project Coordination
Sr.Technical Editor 140
Coordinator 3/Technical Editor 128
Coordinator 2 120
Coordinator 1 111
OTHER CHARGES
Mileage Federal Gov't Rate Plus 15%
Subcontractors and Project Expenses Cost Plus 15%
Client acknowledges that Aspect will adjust the Schedule of Charges annually,and that the Agreement will remain
valid for any and all annually adjusted Schedule of Charges.