2008-062-Approving An Agreement For Professional Consultant Services With Geomartix Consultants, Inc. For Geology And Geotechnical Peer Review For Private Development ProjectsRESOLUTION 2008-062
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES
WITH GEOMATRIX CONSULTANTS, INC.
FOR GEOLOGY AND GEOTECHNICAL PEER REVIEW FOR
PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Council to secure professional consultant
services to provide assistance to the Town in the implementation of tasks related to the geology
and geotechnical peer review for private development projects; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council has selected the firm of Geomatrix Consultants
Inc, to provide professional services in connection with the geology and geotechnical peer
review for private development projects; and
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town
of Los Gatos hereby approves the attached Agreement for Professional Services with Geomatrix
Consultants, Inc. to provide professional services in connection with the geology and
geotechnical peer review for private development projects for a period of two years; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Manager is hereby authorized
and directed to execute said agreement on behalf of the Council.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council held on the
2nd day of June, 2008 by the following voter
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Steve Glickman, Diane McNutt, Joe Pirzynslci, Milce Wasserman, and Mayor
Barbara Spector
NAYS
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
GATOS
ATTEST: n
o~.~G+~-.c_.
E OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CAL,IF'ORNIA
SCOPE OF WORK
Geomatrix will peer review development applications for the 't'own Engineering and Cozruntuity
Development Departments. Eeview wlll foCl13 on the geologic and geotechnical aspects of
geology and geoteclnr~ical reports, plans, design calculations, and other data necessary for private
development within the Town.
Given the location acid seismic environrrnent of the `t'own, the primary geologic, geoteclmical and
seismic issues to be addressed are: 1) potential fox' earthgnullce groiuid shalcitrg and the secondary
effects of; 2} potential far ground surface rupture; 2) potential for seismically-induced
landslidir~rg; 3) potential for seisrnically~induced liquefactions, all mandated for review by the
State.
ether significant issues to be addressed during project review include: 1) grading; 2} slope
stability; 3) expansive soils and bedrock; 4) erosion and sedimentation; 5) settlement; and 5) the
design of foundations, walls, and flatwon•lc. .
Peer review will occtu early in the planning approval process in order to identify and address
potential development constraints. The goal is to protect public health at~nd safety fluough
irnplernentation of tlne Tawn Seismic Safety Element of the General Plan, applicable Ordinances
of the Town Ivlunicipal Code, and tluough administration of State and local laws, regulations,
and policies.
E~IIBIT A
GEOMATRIX CONSULTANTS, INC,
SCHEDULE OF Cl,'IARGES
,.~.~~~
~~-
Effective January 2S, 2008
The Schedule of Charges applies to all services provided by and/or through Geomatrix Consultants, 'The schedule of chargesmay be revised
periodically, as conditions require.
LAT30R:
Labor charges are for teclvtical work, including technical typing, editing, and graphics involved hr the preparation of reports and
correspondence and for the tune associated with pt'oduction ofsuch documents, Direct charges are not made for secretarial service, office
management, accounting, and maintenance, because these items are included in overhead. Labor category charge rates for Geomatrix
Consultants, Ina are listed below. Regional and other flictors may influence rates charged For certain individuals, Rates for individuals will
he provided on request•
LABOR CATEGORY HOtIItLY RATS
Principal $210 - 350
Senior Consultant 210 - 350
Senior Decision Analyst 2] 0 - 300
Senior lI 190 - 210
Senior I 180
GIS Programmer/Web Designer 140
Project II 136
Project I 126
Field Engineer 115
Staff II 1 l S
Staff I 105
Senior' Technician 90
Field Technician 8S
CAD/Graphic Designer 93
Pr-ojcct Assistant 73
Technical Ltditor 88
Support Staff GS
Time spent in travel in the interest of the client will be charged at hourly rates, except that no more than 8 howl of travel time will be charged
hi any day. When it is necessary for an employee to be away from the office overnight, actual costs, or a negotiated rate, will be charged for
livh~g expenses. Employee expenses will be charged at cost plus 15%,
Charges for expert winless services will be at the hourly rates shown. However, for depositions and for court appearances, the rate is twice
the amount shown. There will be a 4-hour minhnum per-day charge for depositions and an 8-hour minimum per-day charge for covet
appearances. Special accounting services will be hilled at the Support Staff rate.
COMMUNICATIONS CIIARGE:
Four percent (4%) of Labor charges for routine photocopying, regular mail postage, and faxJtelephone/cellular phone usage.
OUTSIDE SERVICES:
Outside services wip he charged at cost plus 15%. Cmrunon outside itenvs include; consultants, drilling services, laboratory testhig,
equipment and vehicle rental, printing and photographic work, postage and shipping, conference calls, travel attd transportation,
REIMBUILSABLES:
Non-routine Photocopies $0.12/sheet
Specialized Computer Applications $25.00/hour
Field equipment, vehicles, specialized reproduction On request
INVOICES:
Invoices will be rendered at least monthly, either as a final or partial billing, and will be payable upon receipt. An additional late payment
charge of 1 1l2% per month or the rnaxhnum charge allowed by law, whichever is less, will he payable on accounts not paid within 30 days
&•om billing date,
Geomnll•tti Cortstrltauts is rutF.9un! Oppa•leurlty/~Iffr~nmlive Action Employer, and rrs sareh adhel'es to ali applicable federal, sinle, mid
local Imvs mul regulnli0lrs in this regm•d. ~XH~~
Ti\firm ~igmt\corporate\schedules of chnrges4SCHOFC]{G-1-25-Q8_FINAL;doc
rage r or ~