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CITY OF UKIAH
AMENDMENT NO. 6
TO AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES
DATED FEBRUARY 9, 2010
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
All terms and conditions of the Agreement for Professional Consulting Services dated
February 9, 2010 shall remain in force and effect except as modified by this sixth
amendment.
AUTHORIZATION
Upon execution of this amendment, service provider is authorized to provide the service
described under the Scope of Additional Work identified in this Amendment No. 6.
SCOPE OF ADDITIONAL WORK
Work authorized by this amendment shall include that work described in the
August 27, 2012 GHD letter proposal for Environmental Technical Studies — Southbound
US 101 / Talmage Road Interchange. A copy of said letter is included in this sixth
amendment labeled as Attachment "A ".
COMPENSATION
Compensation for the performance of the additional work shall be made on a time and
expense basis at Consultant's customary fees. Expenses shall not exceed a maximum
total cost of $55,000.
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Amendment No. 6 to Agreement for
Professional Consulting Services
CITY OF UKIAH
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City Manager
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August 27, 2012
Mr. Tim Eriksen
City of Ukiah
300 Seminary Avenue
Ukiah, CA 95482
RE: Southbound U.S. 101 /Talmage Road Interchange—Proposal for Environmental Technical Studies
Dear Mr. Eriksen:
' Thank you for the opportunity to provide a proposal to the City of Ukiah for technical assistance to complete
a Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration covering the improvements proposed for the
Talmage Road/U.S. Highway 101 (U.S. 101) Southbound Interchange. This proposal presents the approach
GHD will take to support the City of Ukiah as it reviews the project pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA), as well as an estimated fee for this service. Matt Kennedy, PE, will serve as the
Project Manager and Dave Davis, AICP, will be the projecYs Senior Planner leading our team of
subconsultants, induding Wildlife Research Associates, botanist and wetland ecologist Jane Valerius, the i
Anthropological Studies Center, and noise and air quality specialists Illingworth & Rodkin.
Project Understanding
The proposed project includes improvements ro the Talmage Road/U.S. 101 southbound on- and off-ramps
and improvements to Talmage Road west of the freeway overpass structure. Modifications to the Talmage
Road/U.S. 101 southbound on- and off-ramps include removal of the southbound off-ramp to wesibound
Talmage Road from service, and widening and realignment of the southbound off-remp to easibound
Talmage to three (or four) lanes with terminus at a new signalized intersection with Talmage Road. This new
signalized intersection would be coordinated with the signal at the intersection of Talmage Road/Airport Park
Boulevard due to their close proximiry and anticipated traffic volumes. In addition to these improveinents,
Talmage Road would be widened to add a westbound through lane (two through lanes) between the U.S.
101 overpass and Airport Park Boulevard, and to add an additional eastbound lane between Airport Park
Boulevard and the Talmage Road/U.S. 101 southbound on-ramp (one through lane and one right-turn lane).
These improvements meet the definition of a "projecY' under CEQA, as described in CEQA Statute Section
21065. Upon review of the project relative to the general environment at the project site, as well as potential
agency interaction, the City has decided that a Mitigated Negative Declaration would be the appropriate
CEQA document for the project. To that end, City staff will compose the document, with GHD providing
technical analyses for the following environmental impact areas identifed in CEQA Guidelines Appendix G:
Air Quality, Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Noise and Vibration, and
TransportationlTraffic. If, through the completion of the Initial Study: the City finds that the Mitigated
Negative Declaration would not provide adequate coverage under CEQA, the GHD team will provide a
revised scope and fee to assist the City in conducting an Environmental Impact Report.
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Project Schedule
The GHD team is available to begin work immediately upon receipt of authorization and a clear, concise
, project description from the City. It is anticipated that the technical studies discussed herein would be
completed within six weeks of Notice to Proceed.
Fee Estimate I
A revised detailed budget calculation is attached reflecting the hours, hourly rates by labor category,
subconsultant fees, and non-personnel (direct) costs for each task identified in the Scope of Work below.
The budget would be a "not to exceed" amount. Modifications of the scope of work or schedule may result in
a corresponding modification to this budget.
Scope of Work I,
Task 1. Kick-Off and Coordination Meetings
GHD will coordinate and attend a kick-off meeting attended by City staff and members of the GHD team who
will execute the work described herein. The objective of this meeting is to initiate the environmental process
and discuss the project description, schedule, and data needs, as well as to visit the project site. As the
Talmage interchange ramps are Caltrans facilities, we propose to attend one coordination meeting with
Caltrans and the City to discuss the project and Caltrans' expectations for environmental documentation.
We have also budgeted for rivo additional coordination meetings/conference calls to be attended by the GHD
Project Manager and Senior Planner.
The allowance for meeting attendance on the part of the subconsultants is presented in the scope of work
and fee estimate submitted by each. This scope of work does not include attendance at any public meetings
or hearings held as a part of the CEQA process on the part of GHD or its subconsultants.
Meetings and Deliverables: Data Needs List
Kick-off Meeting/Site Visit (1)
Coordination Meeting with Caltrans (1)
Coordination Meetings/Conference Calls with City (2)
Task 2. Air Quality/Greenhouse Gas Emissions
As a subconsultant to GHD, Illingworth & Rodkin will prepare a technical report discussing potential air
quality and greenhouse gas emissions impacts attributable to the proposed project. The project site is
located in the North Coast Air Basin and is under the jurisdiction of the Mendocino County Air Quality
Management District. The district is designated as meeting all federal and state air quality standards with
the exception of the state PM,o standard. However, carbon monoxide screening calculations and mobile
source air-toxics would need to be quantified. The technical report will include a description of the existing
environmental setting, assessment of construction impacts, identification of regional air quality impacts, a hot I
spot analysis, an assessment of greenhouse gas emissions, and address mobile air toxics. The technical
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report will be prepared using the appropriate Caltrans format and would address the Federal highway
Administration/Caltrans requirements, as well as local CEQA criteria. The fee for their services is $7,200.00.
The full scope of work for these services is found in Attachment A.
Deliverables: Air Quality Technical Report(1 electronic copy, 1 printed copy)
Task 3. Biological Resources
As subconsultants to GHD. Jane Valerius and Wildlife Research Associates will conduct reconnaissance-
level biological surveys to document the presence or absence of sensitive species within the area ofthe
proposed improvements. The surveys will be conducted in accordance with relevant agency protocols; no ��
focused surveys (i.e., species-specific) are included in this effoR. The team will prepare a Caltrans Natural
Environmental Study Minimal Impact report. This report will address both CEQA and Caltrans requirements.
The subconsultant fee for this task is $5,150.00. The full scope of work for these services is found in
Attachment B.
It should be noted that the attached scope of work includes an optional task for the survey of special status
plants. Though not included in the fee estimate for this effort, the optional task is offered in the case if the
above survey indicates the potential presence of sensitive species or if Caltrans and/or the California
Department of Fish and Game request the work.
Deliverab/es: Natural Environmental Study Minimal Impact Report(1 electronic copy, 1 printed copy)
Task 4. Cultural Resources
As a subconsultant to GHD, the Anthropological Studies Center (ASC) at Sonoma State University will
survey the project site to assess any potential impacts to cultural resources. The survey and report will
address CEQA requirements, as well as Nat ional Historic Preservation Act S ection 106 requirements to
meets Caltrans' regulatory responsibilities. The archaeological Area of Potential Effect (APE) will be
delineated in consultation with the City, Caltrans, and an appropriate Federally-recognized tribal
organization. This effort will include background research at ASC and the Northwest Information Center
(both at the University), field survey of the APE, and reporting. The Native American Heritage Commission
will also be contacted for a review of the Sacred Land File and for contact infortnation for appropriate tribal
communities. It should be noted that this contacl with the Commission and the tribal communities does not
constitute formal tribal consultation. Finally, the estimate allows for the potential discovery and recordation
of one cultural resource occurrence, priced at $550.00 per occurrence. The subconsultant fee for this task is
�5,700.00, assuming one cultural resource occurrence. The full scope of work for these services is found in ,
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Deliverables: Historic Properties Survey Report (1 electronic copy, 1 printed copy)
Arohaeological Survey Report(1 electronic copy, 1 printed copy)
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Task 5. Noise and Vibration
As subconsultants to GHD, Illingworth & Rodkin Q&R) will conduct an analysis of potential noise and
vibration impacts attributable to the proposed project. In preparing this scope of work, I&R contacted the
Caltrans NoRh Region Noise Specialist to confirm that the project would not m eet the definition of a Type I
project and that a Noise Study Report would not be required. It was determined that the project does not
meet the Type I definition. To that end, I&R will produce a noise impact study adequate for this CEQA
analysis. The technical report will include a description of the existing environmental setting. assessment of
construction impacts, calculate operational noise levels, a hot spot analysis, and identify noise impacts and
feasible mitigation, if necessary. The fee for these services is �9.200.00. The full scope of work for these
� services is found in Attachment A.
Deliverables: Noise Impact Assessment (1 electronic copy, 1 printed copy) I
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Task 6. Transportation/Traffc
GHD will prepare a traffic impact assessment in support of the MND for the Talmage Interchange project.
The analysis will consist of a review of previous studies completed for the Talmage Road interchange and
revision of the existing traffic model developed by GHD for the Talmage Road corridor. The traffic for two
scenarios will be analyzed. These scenarios are existing (baseline) conditions and future (2030) conditions.
The existing (baseline) condition will be defined using new intersection tuming movement and tube traffic
volume counts along the Talmage Road corridor and at the interchange ramps during the peak month (July,
August or September) when school is in session. Intersection turning movement counts including
pedestrians and bicycles will be collected during the AM, PM and weekend peak periods at a total of three
intersections. Volume and vehicle classification counts at seven locations, including the interchange ramps,
will also be collected during a 48 hour period. Current Caltrans volumes will be utilized where available.
Volumes will be adjusted, as required by Caltrans, to conform to the peak month requirement for analysis. A
list of approved, but not yet completed, projects will be obtained from the City to estimate their contribution
toward the baseline condition. Future traffic volumes will be developed using either the Ukiah Valley Area
Plan (UVAP) travel demand forecasting model or by applying an annual 1.5% straight line growth projection
to baseline volumes, as required and confrmed by Cakrans for the analysis. Level of Service (LOS)
calculations and vehicle queuing results for the hvo scenarios will be presented. Mitigation measures will be
recommended for potential project transportation impacts. A technical memorandum will be prepared
documenting the results of the analysis and in support of the environmental document for the project. I
Deliverables: Traffic Impact Assessment (1 electronic copy, 1 printed copy) I
Task 7. Quality Assurance
GHD will provide quality assurance and peer reviews of each technical report produced in Tasks 2 through 6
to assess the adequacy for use in the project's Draft Initial Study/Proposed MND. Each subconsultant has
, allowed for one round of review, comment, and comment resolution. To maximize efficiency, this peer
review process can be conducted simultaneously with the City's initial review to avoid iterative review cycles.
To communicate its approval of each technical report, GHD will submit a memorandum or e-mail stating
such with transmittal of each report to the City.
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Assumptions/Exclusions �
This scope of work incorporates by reference any assumptions or exclusions presented in each of the
subconsultants scopes of work included here as Attachments Athrough C. This scope of work and fee
estimate includes only the effort required to complete the technical studies presented herein and peer review
of those studies by GHD. This scope of work does not include provision of advice, guidance, or concurrence
as to the City's approach to CEQA compliance for this project, nor does it include authorship of any portion
of the projecYs Draft Initial Study/Proposed MND itself. It is anticipated that the technical studies produced
under this scope of work will be incorporated into that document by reference or as stand-alone appendices.
It is assumed that the City will be responsible for all reporting and noticing required under CEQA.
We propose to complete the above scope of work for the time-and-materials fee not to exceed $55,000
without prior written authorization from the City; attached is a breakdown of our budget estimate. We
appreciate your consideration of this proposal, and if you hav e any questions about the proposed scope of
work and/or fee, please feel free to call us
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Att: Fee Estimate
Attachments A through C, Subconsultant Scopes of Work
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ATTACHMENT A
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August 15_ 2012
David D. Davis, AICP
Senior Planner
GIiD, Inc.
2235 Mercury Way, Suite I50
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
VIA EMAIL: Darc.Davis�-ehd.com
SUBJECT: Talmage Road Interchange Reconstruction Project, Ukiah, CA— I
Proposal to Pmpare the Noise and Air Quality Assessments
Dear Dave:
i'hank you for inviting our firm to prepare the noise ai�d air quality assessmems for the Talmage Road
Interchange ReconsVUCtion Pr�ject proposed in Ukiah, Califomia. We understand ihat thc proposed
project includes the removal of thc southbound off-ramp to westbou�d Tahnage Road, and widcning
and realignment of the southbound off-ramp to eastbound Taltnage Road to three (or four) lancs with
terininus at a new signalizcd intcrsection with Talmage Road. In addition lo these improvements, �
I�almage Road would be widened to the south to add a second westbound lane between the 11.5. 101 i
overpass and Airport Park Boulevard, and to add an additional castbound lane between Airport Park I
Boulevard and the Talmage Road/U.S. 101 southbound on-ramp (one through lane and one right-turn �
lane). [�ased on our experience with similar projects, we offer the following scope of work and fee
estimate:
Scope of Work— Noise and Vibration
1&R discusscd the proposed project Mr. Saeid Zandian, the Caltrans North Region Noise Specialist.
Mr. 7.andian concurrcd that the project �ould not meet the detinition of a Type I project, and a Noise
Study Report would not be required. The following scope of work is proposed to complete the CEQA
noise analvsis.
I&R will address noise and vibration resulting from the construction of'the project, and will calculate
the incremental increase in noise attributable to the projcct. We will complete the following tasks:
• Setting. We will visii lhe project area and conduct a noise monitoring survey. The survey
would consist of a combination of lc�n�-term and short-term observed noise measurements at
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various representative receptor locations in order Co adequately quantiCy ambient noise levels.
• Calculate Construction Noise and Vibration Leveis. Construction noisc lcvels would be �
predicted wilh FI 1 WA's RCNM model. 'I'he range of potential noise levels due to various
consvuction activities/phases would be identified. Vibration levels resulting from construction
activities would be calculatcd at scnsitive land uscs based on published vibration data.
• Calculate Operational Noise Levels. FHWA's '1'rai�sportation Noise Model (TNM) would be
uscd to predict future noise levels cxpccted under the prefcrred altcrnative. 'I raffic noise
modeling would be conducted in aeeordance with the Caltrans recommended procedures usin� �
the detailed mapping and traftic information (i.e., volumcs, traffic mix, speeds, etc.) Uiut are ��
provided by the City. The modcl would be calibrated to measured noise and traffic conditions
and then used to predict futurc noise Ievels. I
• Identify Noise Impacts and Present Mitigation. Sensitive land uses (e.g., etterior reside�tial
use areas)wherc noise levcls are predicted to substantially increase with the project would be
eonsidered noise impacted. Mitigation ofconstruction and tra�c noise impacts would be
considcrcd at these locations. '1'he feasibiliry or effectiveness of noise barriers would bc
evaluated through noise modeling. Mcasures would be presented to reduce sianificant impacts �
to less-than-significant Icvcis.
• Dclircrables. A noise impact assessmcnt would bc prepared for subinittal to the City of
Ukiah. This report would only address noise impac[s in accordance with the state's CGQA
Guidelines. All deliverables will be submiued in accordance with the project schcdule.
Scope of Work—Air Quality Analysis
The project site is located in the North Coast Air Basin and is under the jurisdiction of thc Mcndocino
County Air Quality Management District. 'T'he district is dcsignated as meeting aIl federal and state air
quality standards with the exception of the state PM10 standard. I lowever, carbon monoxide
scrccning calculations and mobile sourcc air-toxics would need to be quantified. The tbllowing tasks
would be completed:
• Setting. Develop baseline conditions that describe metcorology/climate of the project area,
existing air quality conditions. fcderal, state and local air quality rules and regulations, and
approved air quality plans. Air pollutants and thcir effect on human health would also be
described. j
• Construction Air Quality lmp•acts. Construction air quality impacts would be addressed
qualitatively, focusing on idcntifying appropriate control measures to reduce YMio from dust
generation. Where necessary, the Roadway Construction model developed by the Sacramento
Metropolitan Air Qualiry Management District would be utilized to predict cxhaust emissions.
• Regional Air QualiTy 1mpaMs. Qualitative]}'discuss potential effects on regional air quality
due to Iong-tenn operation of the project.
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• Hot Spot Analysis. Conduct Hot Spot air quality analysis based on the CO protocol developed �
by UC Davis. Locations would include receptors nearest the roadway. This analysis ��,�ould
also describe impacrs for particulate matter.
• Assess Project GHG Emissions. Project and no project emissions would be compared and
evaluated based on current State and ]ocal guidance. Caltrans methods utilizing the
GMFAC2007 model and trafFc volmne and speed data would be utilized.
• Mobile Source Air Toxics. Use the FHWA guidance and UC Davis procedures to address i
MSAT emissions from the project. �
• Prepare Air Quality Report An air quality technica] report would be prepared using
appropriate Caltrans fonnat and would address the FHWA/Caltrans requirements and well as
local CBQA critcria.
Fee
We would complete Che scope of work outlined above for the fbllowing costs:
Noise and Vibration $8,500
Air Quality $6,500
Responses to Comments $7.400
TOTAL $16,400
I'hank you for the opportunity to submit this proposal. We look forward to �i�orking with you on this
pr�ject.
Sincerely yours,
Michael S. Thill
Senior Consultant
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ATTACHMENT A
HOURLY BILLING 12ATES
, Our lecs are based on the following schcdule of hourly rates:
Senior Consultant $175/hour �
� StaffConsultant $12�/hour
Technical Support $75/hour
INSLIRANCE COVERAGE
GF.NERAL LIA[3II,ITY in the amount of$2,000,000 combined single limit/$4,000.000
�� aggregate.
WORKI;RS COMPF,NSAT]ON covering our own empbyccs in the amount of$3,000,000 per '�
' occurrcncc.
' AUTO (OWN�D) covering personal injury or deadi and property damage in 'tl�e atnount of�
$1,000,000 per claim.
� AUTO (NON OWNED) covering personal injury or death and property damage in the amount of �
$2,000,000 per claim. �
� PROI�I;SSIONAI. LIAC3ILITY in the amount of$1,000,000 per claim.
Limitation of Liability. To The maximum extent permitted by law, Illingworth &
Rodkin, Inc. requests that the Client a�rees to limit Illi�gworth & Rodkin, Ine.' s
liabilily for Clienl damaQes to Lhe sum of$250,000 or our fee, whichever is I
� greater. This limitation sl�all apply regardless of the cause or legal theory asser[ed.
� Ccrtificatcs of insurat�ce will be issued upon request.
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JANF_ VALERIUS ATTACHMENT B
F'NVIRO,titYlE�ti'TAL CONSULTI�'G I
2S93A Scotts Right of Way, Sebastopol, CA 95472
Office: (707) 824-,1463 ♦ Mobile: (707) 529-2394 �
Email: jr.i{crios'a�carthlink.�zet
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Dave Uavis
GHD
2235 Mcrcury Way, Suite 150
Santa Rosa, CA 9�407-5472
Dear Davc:
Thank you for contactina me regtu�ding the Talmuee Rd l�terchange project loeated in ilki�h, Mendocino '
County, CA. 1 have ineluded Wildlife Research Associates Lo provide information regxrding wildlife and '
I will �rovide information relateci to plants aod wetlands. Tlie scope of work is bascd o� inti�nnation vou
sent via einail on Auaust 2, 2012 Since Caltrans will bc heavily involved iu this project we are I,
� recommending preparina a Natural Environmental Study, Minimal Impact (N�SMI). A I3iological
Assessment(BA) is noT nf;eded beeause, based on the CNllDL3 and other data basc scarches, there are ��o
(cderxlly listed species with the potential to occur in the area. "I'rish and 1 prepared a NESMI for the City
� of Hcaldsbura for their Poss Creck Pathway Sagtnent 6 project �
SCOPE OF WORK
� Task 1: Plant, Wil�llife and Y6"e[lr�nds for Cnitrans Nntura! Environmenta/ S[udV> Mrnima( Imprre! �
, (NGSM7). Jane Valerius 8nvironmental Consulting and Wildlife Research Associates will revicw the
� California Departm�nt of Fish and Game's (CDFG's) California Natural Diversity Database to create a
� list nf potentially nccurring special-st2ms plant and animal specics that may <'�ccur within ihe projeet area
located at the Tahna�e Road lntcrcl�an�e at Highway 107 in the Ci�� of Ukiah. We will conduct a
reconnaissance-Icvcl survey of projeet sim to verify Yhe conditions. We will identify the pote;ntial for any
listed special-stxtus plant or wildlife speeies or species that are prominent in Che current regulatory
, envirunmc�t to be impacmd by the projccL wilh special almniion paid to special-status timphibians,
roostina bats and nesting bird species. We will prepare a Caltrans Natural l�vironmental Study Minimal
Impact (NESMI) a-hich will be based on a shandard Habifat Assessment, but formatted for the Caltrans
rcpor[. No focused surveys are included in this levcl ofcffort.
Project impacts will be evaluated Lor their direct, indirect and/or cumulative impacls and ,pccifc
recommcndations for initigation measures for impacts to biological resources rcflec�i�ig currcnt re:;ulatory
standwrds wlll be provided. At this timc we are not expectin� focused sorvcys to be conducted for i
potenti��lly occurrin� special-status species; rather, we will presume presence of a species and provide II
a��oidance and minimizations measures to prevcnt take of individuals. The cost cslimate includes one
round of comments from the client. Additional revisions xnd client coordination can be provided as tl�e I
budget allows and thereafter will be billed on a time and materials basis as required. Milea�e is billed at ;
$0.5�5/mile for a two-wheel drive vehicic. �
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� TASK 1 LABOR AND EXPENSFS: 55,150.00 I
� Optiunal Task A. Survev jor Specia! Status P(nnts. The California Dcparimcnt of Pish & Gamc
� (CDFG) guidelines for rare planls require tha[ surveys for special siatus plaiits must be conducted at the
time of ycar whcn that species is most idcntifiable, �vhich is typically whcn that spccics is in ilower. A
�� prcliminan� scarch of the CNDDB and CNPS inventory for tlie likiah and surrounding USGS
quadrungles sl�ows that there arc records for a toYal of 23 special status plants in thc rogion. At leas[ halC
ot Ihese are not expeeted to oc�cur within the project area based on lack of habiTat. If seasonal plant �
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� surveys arc rcquired, based on the prcliminary list I recommcnd at a mini�mim that plant surveys be
conducted in April and May to covcr the Oowering period for all of the potential special status plants in
the arca. Once surveys have been compleled I �aill provide you wilh a report of my findings includin�;an
� introduction, methods and results section that includes a description of the plant communities and a list of
plant species found on the site. As required by CDPQ surveys f'or the site will be floristiq which mcans
diat all plants that are identif iable at the[imc of the surveys w ill be recorded.
Op[ional Task A Labor and Expenses: �2,200.00 �i
ASS UMPTIONS: '
� 1. Jane Valerius Environmental Consulting requires acecss to aIl project reports, aerial photogriphs, �,
and maps relating ro the site's environmental resources in order to provide the described scope of
�, services in an efticieni manner. lt is assumed �ha[Client will provide all necessnry sitc F�lans, basc
maps, and erading plans.
2. Clienf or other project team members shall provide services not induded iu this scope of work,
including: detailed descriptioo ofthe proposed activity, including sccondary project features such
as access roads, etc., prcparation o�F CAD or othcr digital drawiags, CIiQA ur NF,PA documenu,
plannin�,enginecring, gcotec:hnical, hazerdous waste. culwral resources and hqdrologic scrvicas.
l�he Client or otl�er shall provide necessary hydrologic studies, ineluding studies oC drainage,
water table prafiles and waler yuality, necessary for wetlands mitigation planning.
3. This scopc of work is provided as complete. Rclatctl services not included in this scope may I
inclode. but are not limited to, focused wildlife or plant surveys other than those deseribed above, I
analysis of im�acts, extensive or protracicd agency negotiations; beyond w�hat i� described, �,
devclopmcnt of conceptual or dctailcd miti�ation plans, attendance at any meetings otl�er Ihan '�
those described, additional team coordination, completion or review of a�y CLQA or N[:PA
docume��tation, response to comments, additional clicnt or agency coordination, presentations, or 'i
attendance at public hearings. I
4. No guarantees. cxpressed or implied, are made b}'Jane Valerius Lnvironmental Consulting and/or �
Wildlife Research Associates regarding final approval or acceptance by agencie, oF survey I
resufls, project plans, or mitiQation measures. I
COMPENSATION AND "fERMS
Jane Valcrius EnviromnenCal Consulting can peiform the services described in this proposal on a time-
and-materials basis. All e�penses, such as mileage, posta�e, fax, etc. will be billed at direc[ cost to the
clienC. Thc proposed fec is for the herein-describcd scrvices only. Any additional sen°ices requested bv I
Clicnt, such as attendance at additiona] meetiiigs, will be considered "extra services" and will be billed at
rates curreutly iu effect at ihe time services are performed. Extra services H�ill n�l be perf�ormed without
verbal and/or writYen authorizatiou from Client I am prepared to proeeed with the services described
above upon receipt oCa contract from G}�ID. I look forward to working with you on this project. �
Sincerely,
�Ct.r-r� V`,�F�ti�.u--> II
Jane Valerius
BotanisL/Wetland Fcologist
l almnge RU Imerehan@e Propns:�d 2 Iane Valerius
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s r n r e u N i v e a s i r v ANTHROPOLOGICAL STUDIES, CENTER
18�1 East Cotatl,venue 707.6642381 • fax707.664.4155
Rcdmert Pa�k.C�949283G09 www.5onoma.edu/asC
PROPOSAL TO CONDUCT A CULTURAL RESOURCES STUDY
FOR THE TALMAGE ROAD INTERCHANGE
UKIAH, MENDOCINO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA I
7 August 2012
Submitted to: Submitted by:
Dave Uavis Kate Erickson
Senior Planner Staff Archaeologist
GHD Anthropological Studies Center
2235 Mcrcury Way, Suite 150 Sonoma State University
Santa Rosa, CA 95407 Rohnert Park, CA 94928
The proposed project includes improvements to the Talmage Road/U.S. 101 southboLmd
on- and off-ramps and improvements to Talmage Road. Modifications to the Talmage
Road/U.S. 101 southbound on- and off-ramps include removal of the southbound off-ramp
to westboLmd Talmage Road from service, and widening and realignment of the
southbound off-ramp to eastbound Talmage to three (or four) lanes with terminus at a
new signalized intersection with Talmagc Road. This new signalized intersection would
be coordinated with the signal at the intersection of Talmage Road/Airport Park
Boulevard due to their close proximity and anticipated traffic volumes. In addition to
these improvements, Talmage Road would be widened to add a westbound through lane
(two through lanes) between the U.S. 101 overpass and Airport Park Boulevard, and to
add an additional eastbound lane between Airport I'ark Boulevard and the Talmage
Road/U.S. 101 southbound on-ramp (one through lane and one right-tum lane).
I'he City of Ukiah is conducting the project; Caltrans is the lead agency providing a
Righty-of-Entry permit and may require a Historic Properties Survcy Report (HPSR). The I
Anthropological Studies Center will prepam the Archaeological Survey Report (ASIZ) for i
the HPSR and the HPSR itself. If a Historic Resource Engineering Report (HREI2) is
required, the HRER will be prepared by a separate consultant; however, it is anticipated
that an HRER will not be requimd.
The project will address the Califomia Environemental Quality Act, however as Caltrans
operates all projects at a federal regulatory level, Section ]06 of the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, regulatory requirements will be used. The
archaeological Area of Potential Effects (APE) will be created in consultation with the City
I of Ukiah, Caltrans, and the appropriate federally recognized tribe.
SCOPE OF WORK
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TASK 1: Background Research
a) Conduct review of mcords, maps, and documents on filc at the Northwest
Information Center, and publications and maps at the P.nthropological Studies
Center; and b) contact the Native American Heritage Commission for a review of the
Sacred Lands File and for contact information for the appropriate tribal commtu2ities.
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TASK 2: Undertake field studies and prepare report I,
a) Conduct a field survey of the APE. 2) Create an ASR and HPSR documenting the
results of tasks 1 and 2. li
Assumptions
Cultural resources will bc recorded at an additional cost of$550/per resource. �i
Three reviews are assumed: one by GHD, one by the appropriate federally recognized
triUe, and onc by Caltrans.
If tribal representatives request compensation for consultation or monitoring of
fieldwork, such arrangements will be made between the tribe and GHD or their dient.
The HRER, if necessary, will be prepamd by a separate consultant other than ASC. �
Cost
Our total fixed fee estimate for Tasks 1 and 2, as defined above, is $5,150.
This offer is valid through 31 October 2012.
Deliverables I
TASK 1: ASR and HPSR Draft and final. Electronic copy and two hard copies of final.
Schedule
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City of Ukiah: Talmage Road/U.S. 101 Interchange
Fee Estimate for Environmental Technical Studies
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Project Transportation Total Labor Direct Wildlife IllingwoRh&
Manager SeniorPlanner Engineer CAD� Admin. Hours LaborCOSt Consumables Expenses Research Rotlkin ASGSSU Mark-up Total
Task $170 $135 $135 $110 $90 � � � � ��,
1. Kick-Off&CoordinationMeelings 16 16 32 $4,880 $192 $100 SO 55,170
2_ Air Quality/Greenhouse Gas Bnissions 2 2 4 $450 S24 57,200 51.080 58,750
3. Biological Resoumes 2 2 4 $450 524 $5,150 5773 56,400
4. CuNurel Resoumes 2 2 4 5450 524 55.700 5855 57,030
5. Noise 8 Vibration 2 2 4 $450 S24 59,200 $1.380 511,050 �
6. Transportation/Traffc 4 2 32 4 2 44 $5890 5264 55,520 50 S11670
7. Qualiry Assurance 4 30 34 54730 5204 $0 54,930
�PROJEGT TOTAL �� 24 56 �� �.3T� 4 10 126 .' $17�,300 � 5756 $5,620 � �55,150 516,400 E5,700 54,088 $55,000
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Fieldwork will be undertaken within three wecks of authorization. A draft ASR will
follow within an additional threc weeks. The HPSR will be submitted either along
with the ASR or with the ASR and HRER, if the latter is required, one week after the
rcceipt of the HRER from the client's historic architecture consultant The final w�ill be
submitted witlun a timeframe agreed upon by GHD and ASC pending Caltrans
revicw.
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