OEPDA 08-66 Management Documentation

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Mr.John Hendrick December 4,2007 Page 3 This timeline will be based on the best information currently available, recognizing that this document will require updates as the project develops. Optional start/end dates for certain components will be included,with further discussion in notes attached to the chart. A draft of this timeline will be provided to CWCB staff for review by January 14, 2008. A final version will be provided within 2 weeks of receiving review comments back from CWCB staff. IL TIME REQUIRED We can begin the proposed services as soon as we receive authorization to proceed. We estimate the services under Part I can be completed within one month after the Corps of Engineers releases the Draft Environmental Statement for public review and comment. The January 14,2008 deadline is contingent on receiving timely input from CWCB and Corps staff, and timely acceptance of this proposal. Delays caused by major changes in the project plans or by circumstances beyond the control of the engineer could extend the time of completion. III. PAYMENT Payments for our services,like other professional services,are based on the actual time spent on your behalf and are measured by standard hourly rates. For those assigned to your team, those rates range from$170—$220 for principals and associates,$96—$176 for engineers and hydrologists,and$60—$111 for technicians,draftsmen and computer operators. Individuals are assigned to a project based on the type of services involved and the experience and expertise of the individual. Routine expenses such as telephone and copies are included in the rates above. Outside expenses such as laboratory analysis, obtaining aerial photos, or other special services incurred directly in connection with the project are billed at cost plus 5 percent to cover handling and administration. If the $1,000,000 Limitation of Liability clause described below is selected, the handling and administration fee for outside expenses will be 10 percent. Reimbursable expenses billed at cost include airfares,automobile rental,and other travel or per diem costs for projects more than 100 miles from the office site. Subconsultants to Leonard Rice Engineers,Inc. (LRE)are billed at cost plus five percent. We will also bill for a one-time liability insurance fee on our first invoice if the District selects the$1,000,000 Limitation of Liability clause. The scope described under Part I represents our estimate of the services required based on the information provided. As the project proceeds and additional facts are developed,it may be necessary to undertake additional services and some items described may not be needed. For these reasons we can provide only an estimate of the time and cost of completing the services. We believe the services described above can be accomplished for$16,000. Invoices are submitted monthly for time and expenses incurred. Terms of payment are net 30 days. Overdue accounts are subject to an interest charge of 1.5%per month and services will stop whenever payment is overdue more than 75 days. OPLEONARD RICE ENGINEERS.INC.