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AGREEMENT FOR
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES
This Agreement, made and entered into this 16th day of July, 2026 (“Effective Date”), by
and between CITY OF UKIAH, CALIFORNIA, hereinafter referred to as "City" and EBA
Engineering, a corporation organized and in good standing under the laws of the state of
California, hereinafter referred to as "Consultant".
RECITALS
This Agreement is predicated on the following facts:
a. City requires consulting services related to Environmental Monitoring and Reporting
Services for the Ukiah Landfill.
b. Consultant represents that it has the qualifications, skills, experience and properly
licensed to provide these services, and is willing to provide them according to the terms
of this Agreement.
c. City and Consultant agree upon the Scope-of-Work and Work Schedule attached hereto
as Attachment "A", describing contract provisions for the project and setting forth the
completion dates for the various services to be provided pursuant to this Agreement.
TERMS OF AGREEMENT
1.0 DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
1.1 The Project is described in detail in the attached Scope-of-Work (Attachment "A").
2.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES
2.1 As set forth in Attachment "A".
2.2. Additional Services. Additional services, if any, shall only proceed upon written
agreement between City and Consultant. The written Agreement shall be in the form of
an Amendment to this Agreement.
3.0 CONDUCT OF WORK
3.1 Time of Completion. Consultant shall commence performance of services as required
by the Scope-of-Work upon receipt of a Notice to Proceed from City and shall complete
such services by June 30, 2027. Consultant shall complete the work to the City's
reasonable satisfaction, even if contract disputes arise or Consultant contends it is
entitled to further compensation.
4.0 COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES
4.1 Basis for Compensation. For the performance of the professional services of this
Agreement, Consultant shall be compensated on a time and expense basis not to
exceed a guaranteed maximum dollar amount of $168,112. Labor charges shall be
based upon hourly billing rates for the various classifications of personnel employed by
Consultant to perform the Scope of Work as set forth in the attached Attachment A,
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which shall include all indirect costs and expenses of every kind or nature, except direct
expenses. The direct expenses and the fees to be charged for same shall be as set
forth in Attachment A. Consultant shall complete the Scope of Work for the not-to-
exceed guaranteed maximum, even if actual time and expenses exceed that amount.
4.2 Changes. Should changes in compensation be required because of changes to the
Scope-of-Work of this Agreement, the parties shall agree in writing to any changes in
compensation. "Changes to the Scope-of-Work" means different activities than those
described in Attachment "A" and not additional time to complete those activities than the
parties anticipated on the date they entered this Agreement.
4.3 Sub-contractor Payment. The use of sub-consultants or other services to perform a
portion of the work of this Agreement shall be approved by City prior to commencement
of work. The cost of sub-consultants shall be included within guaranteed not-to-exceed
amount set forth in Section 4.1.
4.4 Terms of Payment. Payment to Consultant for services rendered in accordance with this
contract shall be based upon submission of monthly invoices for the work satisfactorily
performed prior to the date of the invoice less any amount already paid to Consultant,
which amounts shall be due and payable thirty (30) days after receipt by City. The
invoices shall provide a description of each item of work performed, the time expended
to perform each task, the fees charged for that task, and the direct expenses incurred
and billed for. Invoices shall be accompanied by documentation sufficient to enable City
to determine progress made and to support the expenses claimed.
5.0 ASSURANCES OF CONSULTANT
5.1 Independent Contractor. Consultant is an independent contractor and is solely
responsible for its acts or omissions. Consultant (including its agents, servants, and
employees) is not the City's agent, employee, or representative for any purpose.
It is the express intention of the parties hereto that Consultant is an independent
contractor and not an employee, joint venturer, or partner of City for any purpose
whatsoever. City shall have no right to, and shall not control the manner or prescribe the
method of accomplishing those services contracted to and performed by Consultant
under this Agreement, and the general public and all governmental agencies regulating
such activity shall be so informed.
Those provisions of this Agreement that reserve ultimate authority in City have been
inserted solely to achieve compliance with federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and
interpretations thereof. No such provisions and no other provisions of this Agreement
shall be interpreted or construed as creating or establishing the relationship of employer
and employee between Consultant and City.
Consultant shall pay all estimated and actual federal and state income and self-
employment taxes that are due the state and federal government and shall furnish and
pay worker's compensation insurance, unemployment insurance and any other benefits
required by law for himself and his employees, if any. Consultant agrees to indemnify
and hold City and its officers, agents and employees harmless from and against any
claims or demands by federal, state or local government agencies for any such taxes or
benefits due but not paid by Consultant, including the legal costs associated with
defending against any audit, claim, demand or law suit.
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Consultant warrants and represents that it is a properly licensed professional or
professional organization with a substantial investment in its business and that it
maintains its own offices and staff which it will use in performing under this Agreement.
5.2 Conflict of Interest. Consultant understands that its professional responsibility is solely
to City. Consultant has no interest and will not acquire any direct or indirect interest that
would conflict with its performance of the Agreement. Consultant shall not in the
performance of this Agreement employ a person having such an interest. If the City
Manager determines that the Consultant has a disclosure obligation under the City’s
local conflict of interest code, the Consultant shall file the required disclosure form with
the City Clerk within 10 days of being notified of the City Manager’s determination.
6.0 INDEMNIFICATION
6.1 Insurance Liability. Without limiting Consultant's obligations arising under Paragraph 6.2
Consultant shall not begin work under this Agreement until it procures and maintains for
the full period of time allowed by law, surviving the termination of this Agreement
insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property, which may arise
from or in connection with its performance under this Agreement.
A. Minimum Scope of Insurance
Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
1. Insurance Services Office ("ISO) Commercial General Liability Coverage
Form No. CG 20 10 10 01 and Commercial General Liability Coverage –
Completed Operations Form No. CG 20 37 10 01.
2. ISO Form No. CA 0001 (Ed. 1/87) covering Automobile Liability, Code 1
"any auto" or Code 8, 9 if no owned autos and endorsement CA 0025.
3. Worker's Compensation Insurance as required by the Labor Code of the
State of California and Employers Liability Insurance.
4. Errors and Omissions liability insurance appropriate to the consultant’s
profession. Architects’ and engineers’ coverage is to be endorsed to
include contractual liability.
B. Minimum Limits of Insurance
Consultant shall maintain limits no less than:
1. General Liability: $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence for
bodily injury, personal injury and property damage including operations,
products and completed operations. If Commercial General Liability
Insurance or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, the
general aggregate limit shall apply separately to the work performed
under this Agreement, or the aggregate limit shall be twice the prescribed
per occurrence limit.
2. Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 combined single limit per accident for
bodily injury and property damage.
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3. Worker's Compensation and Employers Liability: Worker's compensation
limits as required by the Labor Code of the State of California and
Employers Liability limits of $1,000,000 per accident.
4. Errors and Omissions liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence.
C. Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions
Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by
the City. At the option of the City, either the insurer shall reduce or eliminate
such deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects to the City, its officers,
officials, employees and volunteers; or the Consultant shall procure a bond
guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration
and defense expenses.
D. Other Insurance Provisions
The policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
1. General Liability and Automobile Liability Coverages
a. The City, it officers, officials, employees and volunteers are to be
covered as additional insureds as respects; liability arising out of
activities performed by or on behalf of the Consultant, products
and completed operations of the Consultant, premises owned,
occupied or used by the Consultant, or automobiles owned, hired
or borrowed by the Consultant for the full period of time allowed by
law, surviving the termination of this Agreement. The coverage
shall contain no special limitations on the scope-of-protection
afforded to the City, its officers, officials, employees or volunteers.
b. The Consultant's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance
as respects to the City, its officers, officials, employees and
volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the
City, its officers, officials, employees or volunteers shall be in
excess of the Consultant's insurance and shall not contribute with
it.
c. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall
not affect coverage provided to the City, its officers, officials,
employees or volunteers.
d. The Consultant's insurance shall apply separately to each insured
against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect
to the limits of the insurer's liability.
2. Worker's Compensation and Employers Liability Coverage
The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against the City,
its officers, officials, employees and volunteers for losses arising from
Consultant's performance of the work, pursuant to this Agreement.
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3. Professional Liability Coverage
If written on a claims-made basis, the retroactivity date shall be the
effective date of this Agreement. The policy period shall extend one (1)
year from the date of final approved invoice.
4. All Coverages
Each Insurance policy required by this clause shall be endorsed to state
that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, canceled by either party,
reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days prior written
notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the
City.
E. Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with admitted California insurers with an A.M. Best's
rating of no less than A- for financial strength, AA for long-term credit rating and
AMB-1 for short-term credit rating.
F. Verification of Coverage
Consultant shall furnish the City with Certificates of Insurance and with original
Endorsements effecting coverage required by this Agreement. The Certificates
and Endorsements for each insurance policy are to be signed by a person
authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. The Certificates and
Endorsements are to be on forms provided or approved by the City. Where by
statute, the City's Workers' Compensation - related forms cannot be used,
equivalent forms approved by the Insurance Commissioner are to be substituted.
All Certificates and Endorsements are to be received and approved by the City
before Consultant begins the work of this Agreement. The City reserves the right
to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any
time. If Consultant fails to provide the coverages required herein, the City shall
have the right, but not the obligation, to purchase any or all of them. In that
event, the cost of insurance becomes part of the compensation due the
contractor after notice to Consultant that City has paid the premium.
G. Subcontractors
Consultant shall include all subcontractors or sub-consultants as insured under
its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each sub-
contractor or sub-consultant. All coverage for sub-contractors or sub-consultants
shall be subject to all insurance requirements set forth in this Paragraph 6.1.
6.2 Indemnification. Notwithstanding the foregoing insurance requirements, and in addition
thereto, Consultant agrees, for the full period of time allowed by law, surviving the
termination of this Agreement, to indemnify the City for any claim, cost or liability that
arises out of, or pertains to, or relates to any negligent act or omission or the willful
misconduct of Consultant in the performance of services under this contract by
Consultant, but this indemnity does not apply to liability for damages for death or bodily
injury to persons, injury to property, or other loss, arising from the sole negligence, willful
misconduct or defects in design by the City, or arising from the active negligence of the
City.
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“Indemnify,” as used herein includes the expenses of defending against a claim and the
payment of any settlement or judgment arising out of the claim. Defense costs include
all costs associated with defending the claim, including, but not limited to, the fees of
attorneys, investigators, consultants, experts and expert witnesses, and litigation
expenses.
References in this paragraph to City or Consultant, include their officers, employees,
agents, and subcontractors.
7.0 CONTRACT PROVISIONS
7.1 Ownership of Work. All documents furnished to Consultant by City and all documents or
reports and supportive data prepared by Consultant under this Agreement are owned
and become the property of the City upon their creation and shall be given to City
immediately upon demand and at the completion of Consultant's services at no
additional cost to City. Deliverables are identified in the Scope-of-Work, Attachment "A".
All documents produced by Consultant shall be furnished to City in digital format and
hardcopy. Consultant shall produce the digital format, using software and media
approved by City.
7.2 Governing Law. Consultant shall comply with the laws and regulations of the United
States, the State of California, and all local governments having jurisdiction over this
Agreement. The interpretation and enforcement of this Agreement shall be governed by
California law and any action arising under or in connection with this Agreement must be
filed in a Court of competent jurisdiction in Mendocino County.
7.3 Entire Agreement. This Agreement plus its Attachment(s) and executed Amendments
set forth the entire understanding between the parties.
7.4 Severability. If any term of this Agreement is held invalid by a court of competent
jurisdiction, the remainder of this Agreement shall remain in effect.
7.5 Modification. No modification of this Agreement is valid unless made with the agreement
of both parties in writing.
7.6 Assignment. Consultant's services are considered unique and personal. Consultant
shall not assign, transfer, or sub-contract its interest or obligation under all or any portion
of this Agreement without City's prior written consent.
7.7 Waiver. No waiver of a breach of any covenant, term, or condition of this Agreement
shall be a waiver of any other or subsequent breach of the same or any other covenant,
term or condition or a waiver of the covenant, term or condition itself.
7.8 Termination. This Agreement may only be terminated by either party: 1) for breach of
the Agreement; 2) because funds are no longer available to pay Consultant for services
provided under this Agreement; or 3) City has abandoned and does not wish to complete
the project for which Consultant was retained. A party shall notify the other party of any
alleged breach of the Agreement and of the action required to cure the breach. If the
breaching party fails to cure the breach within the time specified in the notice, the
contract shall be terminated as of that time. If terminated for lack of funds or
abandonment of the project, the contract shall terminate on the date notice of
termination is given to Consultant. City shall pay the Consultant only for services
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performed and expenses incurred as of the effective termination date. In such event, as
a condition to payment, Consultant shall provide to City all finished or unfinished
documents, data, studies, surveys, drawings, maps, models, photographs and reports
prepared by the Consultant under this Agreement. Consultant shall be entitled to
receive just and equitable compensation for any work satisfactorily completed
hereunder, subject to off-set for any direct or consequential damages City may incur as
a result of Consultant's breach of contract.
7.9 Execution of Agreement. This Agreement may be executed in duplicate originals, each
bearing the original signature of the parties. Alternatively, this Agreement may be
executed and delivered by facsimile or other electronic transmission, and in more than
one counterpart, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together
shall constitute one and the same instrument. When executed using either alternative,
the executed agreement shall be deemed an original admissible as evidence in any
administrative or judicial proceeding to prove the terms and content of this Agreement.
8.0 NOTICES
Any notice given under this Agreement shall be in writing and deemed given when
personally delivered or deposited in the mail (certified or registered) addressed to the
parties as follows:
CITY OF UKIAH EBA ENGINEERING
DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS 825 SONOMA AVENUE, SUITE C
300 SEMINARY AVENUE SANTA ROSA, CA 95404
UKIAH, CALIFORNIA 95482-5400
9.0 SIGNATURES
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement the Effective Date:
CONSULTANT
BY: __________________________ ____________________
Date
PRINT NAME: _________________
__________________
IRS IDN Number
CITY OF UKIAH
BY: ____________________
Date
CITY MANAGER
ATTEST
____________________
CITY CLERK Date
Nazar Eljumaily
07/16/2026
68-0181868
07/20/2026
07/20/2026
825 Sonoma Avenue, Suite C Santa Rosa, California 95404
(707)544-0784 FAX (707)544-0866 www.ebagroup.com
April 30, 2026 (revised June 3, 2026)
Tim Eriksen, PE
City of Ukiah – Department of Public Works
300 Seminary Avenue
Ukiah, CA 95482
SUBJECT: COST ESTIMATE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND REPORTING
SERVICES – FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
CITY OF UKIAH LANDFILL
MENDOCINO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
EBA PROJECT NO. 02-958
Dear Mr. Eriksen:
At the request of the City of Ukiah Department of Public Works (City), EBA Engineering (EBA)
has prepared this cost estimate proposal for the continuation of routine environmental
monitoring and reporting services for the City of Ukiah Landfill (Landfill) during fiscal year 2026-
2027. EBA has performed portions of these services for the City since 2002 under a variety of
contract amendments and work authorizations. These services include the monitoring and
reporting requirements outlined in the current Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR) Order No.
R1-2002-0061, landfill gas (LFG) monitoring and reporting as required by Title 27 of the
California Code of Regulations (27CCR) Section 20921, additional LFG monitoring and
reporting as required by the Fifth Amendment of Notice and Order 2013-01 issued by the
Mendocino County Public Health Department – Department of Environmental Health (i.e., Local
Enforcement Agency [LEA]), and surface emissions monitoring and reporting as required by the
current Landfill Methane Regulation (LMR) as described in Title 17 of the California Code of
Regulations (17CCR) Section 95460.
The current WDR and the current LMR are subject to anticipated revisions by the regulatory
agencies during the contract period (fiscal year 2026-2027). These revisions will result in a
change to the scope of work described herein. The timing and nature of the revisions to the
WDR and the LMR are not fully understood at this point. For cost estimation purposes, this cost
estimate proposal assumes continuation of the current monitoring and reporting program and all
work will be billed on a time and materials basis. While the timing and nature of future revisions
to the WDR and LMR are yet to be determined, the following estimated costs are considered a
conservative estimate of the future level of effort based on recent discussions with the
regulatory agencies and the information that is currently available. That being said, additional
costs could be required due to the uncertainty of proposed changes to regulatory requirements.
EXPLANATION OF PROPOSAL REVISION
It should be noted that a cost estimate proposal was previously submitted on April 30,2026. As
discussed in email correspondence dated June 2, 2026 and a subsequent telephone
conversation with the City on June 3, 2026, EBA mobilized to the Landfill on June 2, 2026 to
perform the Second Quarter 2026 Surface Emissions Monitoring (SEM) under Professional
Service Agreement 2526-164. However, multiple wild hogs were observed roaming through the
high grass which made for unsafe conditions for our field staff. As such, the SEM event was
ATTACHMENT A
postponed. The SEM involves 2-3 days of walking the surface of the Landfill at distances far
from the safety of a vehicle to retreat to. As such, an unexpected wild hog encounter would be
potentially dangerous. The steep slopes and other safety concerns noted in the last Alternative
Compliance Option (ACO) submitted to the applicable regulatory agencies are compounded by
the presence of the wild hogs.
Based on these conditions, EBA requested partial mowing of the Landfill. Being able to see the
hogs approaching would decrease the associated risk and allow for more time to respond.
Mowing efforts are currently underway. EBA appreciates the City’s efforts to address this issue.
Additionally, EBA plans to make the following changes to the field work process going forward
to address the health and safety issues posed by the wild hogs:
1.) Equipping our field staff with wildlife deterrent spray (bear spray) and providing
appropriate training for its use.
2.) Implementing a “buddy system” for field work at the Landfill which occurs at a far enough
distance from a vehicle where safe retreat is not an option. Going forward, the
completion of SEM will require two field technicians. Implementation of the buddy
system will not have an effect on other landfill monitoring activities since they either
occur at close proximity to a vehicle and/or already have two field technicians assigned
due to the nature of the scope of work.
Due to the increased labor associated with implementing the buddy system to address the
health and safety issues at the Landfill posed by the presence of wild hogs, the April 30, 2026
proposal is revised herein. The associated increased costs are $4,590.00 per quarter, or
$18,360 per year.
If the additional labor costs to have a second EBA field technician present for SEM is cost
prohibitive, alternate options previously discussed with the City include: a.) quarterly SEM and
associated verification testing to be performed by City personnel (training would be provided by
EBA) or b.) submitting a new ACO to the regulatory agencies proposing the use of drone
equipment for SEM. A copy of the previously provided January 14, 2026 quote from Sniffer
Robotics for drone SEM is also attached to this Proposal for your consideration. Lastly, EBA
understands that the City is currently applying for a depredation permit with the California
Department of Fish and Wildlife to allow for mitigation of the wild hogs which will be especially
important during and following the upcoming closure of the Landfill. If hog removal becomes
viable and the wild hogs are mitigated, then the additional costs for SEM would not be
necessary since the scope of work would no longer require employing the buddy system that is
currently required by the wild hog situation. As discussed in more detail herein, all work would
be performed on a time-and-materials basis not to exceed the estimated costs.
SCOPE OF WORK
Task 1: Project Management and Project Coordination
Task 1 includes project management and project coordination associated with implementing the
environmental compliance monitoring and reporting services described as Tasks 2 through 8
below. For cost estimation purposes it is assumed that approximately 1.5 hours will be required
per week.
Task 2: Environmental Sampling Events
Task 2 includes the performance of environmental sampling events for groundwater, surface
water, and leachate as required by the current WDR (Order No,. R1-2002-0061). These events
during the contract period will include: the Third Quarter 2026 sampling event (Task 2a), the
Fourth Quarter 2026 sampling event (Task 2b), the First Quarter 2027 sampling event (Task
2c), the Second Quarter 2027 sampling event (Task 2d), and as-needed verification testing
(Task 2e).
Assumptions: Since the anticipated timeframe and scope of future revisions to the WDR and
associated Monitoring and Reporting Program (M&RP) are unknown at this time, the estimated
costs for Task 2 are based on the current WDR and M&RP. Analytical testing costs are not
included since it is assumed that all analytical testing services will be performed by the City’s
contract laboratory (K Prime, Inc.). Additionally, it is assumed that the City will continue to
perform routine inspections for the standard observations required by the current WDR. Task
2e (As-Needed Verification Testing) assumes that one verification sampling event will apply
during the contract period. However, the need for verification testing is contingent on the future
analytical results, so it is possible that additional verification events may be required which
would have additional costs.
Task 3: Detection Monitoring Reports
Task 3 includes the preparation of quarterly detection monitoring reports documenting
groundwater, surface water and leachate sampling results as required by the current WDR
(Order No. R1-2002-0061). Detection monitoring reports will be prepared for Third Quarter
2026 (Task 3a), Fourth Quarter 2026 (Task 3b), First Quarter 2027 (Task 3c), and Second
Quarter 2027 (Task 3d) for submittal to the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
(NCRWQCB).
Assumptions: Similar to Task 2, the estimated costs for Task 3 are based on the current WDR
and M&RP. Additional costs may apply if the WDR and M&RP are revised during the contract
period.
Task 4: Quarterly Landfill Gas Monitoring and Reporting
Task 4 includes the performance of quarterly perimeter LFG monitoring and preparation of
quarterly reports as required by 27CCR Section 20921. Monitoring and reporting during the
contract period includes Third Quarter 2026 (Task 4a), Fourth Quarter 2026 (Task 4b), First
Quarter 2027 (Task 4c), and Second Quarter 2027 (Task 4d). Reports will be submitted to the
LEA and the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle).
Assumptions: Task 4 does not include monthly LFG monitoring and reporting which is required
by the LEA as part of the closure construction process. Monthly LFG monitoring is described
below as Task 8.
Task 5: State GeoTracker Update
Task 5 includes the preparation and upload of applicable electronic data format (EDF) files to
the State Water Resources Control Board’s GeoTracker internet database for data generated
during the contract period (i.e., Third Quarter 2026 [Task 5a], Fourth Quarter 2026 [Task 5b],
First Quarter 2027 [Task 5c], and Second Quarter 2027 [Task 5d]).
Task 6: Surface Emissions Monitoring
Task 6 includes the performance of surface emissions monitoring during the contract period as
required by the current LMR. Surface emissions monitoring during the contract period includes
Third Quarter 2026 (Task 6a), Fourth Quarter 2026 (Task 6b), First Quarter 2027 (Task 6c), and
Second Quarter 2027 (Task 6d). The need for verification testing, which is required 10 days
following a documented methane surface exceedance and the subsequent implementation of
mitigation measures by the City, is currently unknown since it is contingent on the future
monitoring results. The estimated cost for verification testing (Task 6e) assumes that one
verification testing event will be required per quarter (a total of four verification re-testing events
are included).
Assumptions: The scope of work is based on the current LMR. Additional costs may apply
based on the timing for adoption of the revised LMR, as well as whether an Alternative
Compliance Option (ACO) is approved. The use of drone monitoring equipment may be
required which would involve additional costs.
Task 7: Surface Emissions Reporting
Task 7 includes the preparation of the annual Heat Input Capacity Report (Task 7b) and the
Annual Report (Task 7c) documenting surface emissions monitoring for submittal to the
California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the Mendocino County Air Quality Management
District (MCAQMD). Task 7a includes regulatory coordination, meetings, and research related
to the proposed revision to the LMR. It should be noted that Task 7 does not include
preparation of quarterly reports for surface emissions which are not required by the current
regulations but have been prepared during the last year as a means of documenting the City’s
efforts to regain compliance with the LMR regulations. The quarterly reports were removed as a
cost savings measure as they are technically not required at this point.
Task 8: Monthly Landfill Gas Monitoring and Reporting
Task 8 includes the performance of monthly LFG monitoring and reporting as required by the
LEA (Notice and Order 2013-01). The costs for quarterly LFG monitoring in July 2026, October
2026, January 2027, and April 2027, as required by CCR27, are already included under Tasks
4a, 4b, 4c, and 4d. As such, Task 8 includes the monthly LFG monitoring and reporting for the
remaining eight months of the contract period (Tasks 8a through 8h).
COST ESTIMATE SUMMARY
Per the City’s request, these services will be performed on a time-and-materials basis not to
exceed the following amounts without prior approval by the City. Please refer to the attached
Cost Estimate Spreadsheet for additional details related to the formulation of the estimated
costs.
Task 1: Project Management and Project Coordination $13,680.00
Task 1a – Third Quarter 2026 $ 3,420.00
Task 1b – Fourth Quarter 2026 $ 3,420.00
Task 1c – First Quarter 2027 $ 3,420.00
Task 1d – Second Quarter 2027 $ 3,420.00
Task 2: Environmental Sampling Events $29,353.00
Task 2a – Third Quarter 2026 $ 6,973.00
Task 2b – Fourth Quarter 2026 $ 6,973.00
Task 2c – First Quarter 2027 $ 6,973.00
Task 2d – Second Quarter 2027 $ 6,973.00
Task 2e – As-Needed Verification Testing $ 1,461.00
Task 3: Detection Monitoring Reports $26,400.00
Task 3a – Third Quarter 2026 $ 6,600.00
Task 3b – Fourth Quarter 2026 $ 6,600.00
Task 3c – First Quarter 2027 $ 6,600.00
Task 3d – Second Quarter 2027 $ 6,600.00
Task 4: Quarterly LFG Monitoring and Reporting $10,664.00
Task 4a – Third Quarter 2026 $ 2,666.00
Task 4b – Fourth Quarter 2026 $ 2,666.00
Task 4c – First Quarter 2027 $ 2,666.00
Task 4d – Second Quarter 2027 $ 2,666.00
Task 5: State GeoTracker Update $ 1,300.00
Task 5a – Third Quarter 2026 $ 325.00
Task 5b – Fourth Quarter 2026 $ 325.00
Task 5c – First Quarter 2027 $ 325.00
Task 5d – Second Quarter 2027 $ 325.00
Task 6: Surface Emissions Monitoring $50,032.00
Task 6a – Third Quarter 2026 $ 9,276.00
Task 6b – Fourth Quarter 2026 $ 9,276.00
Task 6c – First Quarter 2027 $ 9,276.00
Task 6d – Second Quarter 2027 $ 9,276.00
Task 6e – As-Needed Verification Testing $12,928.00
Task 7: Surface Emissions Reporting $15,355.00
Task 7a – Regulatory Coordination, Meetings, Research $ 7,600.00
Task 7b – Heat Input Capacity Report $ 1,410.00
Task 7c – Annual Report $ 6,345.00
Task 8: Monthly LFG Monitoring and Reporting $21,328.00
Task 8a – August 2026 $ 2,666.00
Task 8b – September 2026 $ 2,666.00
Task 8c – November 2026 $ 2,666.00
Task 8d – December 2026 $ 2,666.00
Task 8e – February 2027 $ 2,666.00
Task 8f – March 2027 $ 2,666.00
Task 8g – May 2027 $ 2,666.00
Task 8h – June 2027 $ 2,666.00
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST $168,112.00
ASSUMPTIONS
For the purposes of developing the scope of work and the cost estimate, the following general
assumptions were made:
• Prevailing wage rates do not apply for field work.
• No night, weekend, or holiday work is required.
• There is free, open, and safe access to the project site.
CLOSING
We trust this provides the information you require at this time. If you have any comments or
questions, please call us at (707) 544-0784.
Sincerely,
EBA ENGINEERING
Max Kruzic, PG, CHG, QSD
Senior Geologist
ATTACHED
Cost Estimate Spreadsheet
Standard Schedule of Rates and Fees
January 14, 2026 Sniffer Robotics Preliminary Quote for Drone SEM Monitoring (not included in
the costs detailed herein and provided for informational purposes)
Location: City of Ukiah Landfill
Client Name: City of Ukiah
EBA Project No. 02-958
Date: April 28, 2026
Project Duration: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
Requested Contract Duration: July 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027 (Based on Deadlines for Regulatory Submittals)
Project Manager / Project Geologist / Staff Geologist / Design Total EBA Materials ESTIMATED
Task Senior Geologist Project Engineer Staff Engineer Drafter EBA Task Mileage & COSTS
Misc.
$190.00 $160.00 $135.00 $125.00 Hours Total
Task 1: Project Management and Project Coordination 72 0 0 0 72 13,680.00$ -$13,680.00$
Task 1a - Third Quarter 2026 Project Management & Coordination 18 18 3,420.00$3,420.00$
Task 1b - Fourth Quarter 2026 Project Management & Coordination 18 18 3,420.00$3,420.00$
Task 1c - First Quarter 2027 Project Management & Coordination 18 18 3,420.00$3,420.00$
Task 1d - Second Quarter 2027 Project Management & Coordination 18 18 3,420.00$3,420.00$
Task 2: Environmental Sampling Events 9 0 168 0 177 24,390.00$ 4,963.00$ 29,353.00$
Task 2a - Third Quarter 2026 Environmental Sampling Event 2 40 42 5,780.00$1,193.00$6,973.00$
Task 2b - Fourth Quarter 2026 Environmental Sampling Event 2 40 42 5,780.00$1,193.00$6,973.00$
Task 2c - First Quarter 2027 Environmental Sampling Event 2 40 42 5,780.00$1,193.00$6,973.00$
Task 2d - Second Quarter 2027 Environmental Sampling Event 2 40 42 5,780.00$1,193.00$6,973.00$
Task 2e - As-Needed Verification Testing (assume one verification event in contract period)1 8 9 1,270.00$191.00$1,461.00$
Task 3: Detection Monitoring Reports 24 0 120 12 156 22,260.00$ 4,140.00$ 26,400.00$
Task 3a - Third Quarter 2026 Detection Monitoring Report 6 30 3 39 5,565.00$1,035.00$6,600.00$
Task 3b - Fourth Quarter 2026 Detection Monitoring Report 6 30 3 39 5,565.00$1,035.00$6,600.00$
Task 3c - First Quarter 2027 Detection Monitoring Report 6 30 3 39 5,565.00$1,035.00$6,600.00$
Task 3d - Second Quarter 2027 Detection Monitoring Report 6 30 3 39 5,565.00$1,035.00$6,600.00$
Cost Breakdown Spreadsheet - City of Ukiah Monitoring & Reporting Services
TOTALS LABOR
Location: City of Ukiah Landfill
Client Name: City of Ukiah
EBA Project No. 02-958
Date: April 28, 2026
Project Duration: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
Requested Contract Duration: July 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027 (Based on Deadlines for Regulatory Submittals)
Project Manager / Project Geologist / Staff Geologist / Design Total EBA Materials ESTIMATED
Task Senior Geologist Project Engineer Staff Engineer Drafter EBA Task Mileage & COSTS
Misc.
$190.00 $160.00 $135.00 $125.00 Hours Total
Cost Breakdown Spreadsheet - City of Ukiah Monitoring & Reporting Services
TOTALS LABOR
Task 4: Quarterly LFG Monitoring and Reporting 8 24 32 0 64 9,680.00$ 984.00$ 10,664.00$
Task 4a - Third Quarter 2026 LFG Monitoring & Reporting 2 6 8 16 2,420.00$246.00$2,666.00$
Task 4b - Fourth Quarter 2026 LFG Monitoring & Reporting 2 6 8 16 2,420.00$246.00$2,666.00$
Task 4c - First Quarter 2027 LFG Monitoring & Reporting 2 6 8 16 2,420.00$246.00$2,666.00$
Task 4d - Second Quarter 2027 LFG Monitoring & Reporting 2 6 8 16 2,420.00$246.00$2,666.00$
Task 5: State GeoTracker Update 40408 1,300.00$ -$1,300.00$
Task 5a - Third Quarter 2026 State GeoTracker Update 1 1 2 325.00$325.00$
Task 5b - Fourth Quarter 2026 State GeoTracker Update 1 1 2 325.00$325.00$
Task 5c - First Quarter 2027 State GeoTracker Update 1 1 2 325.00$325.00$
Task 5d - Second Quarter 2027 State GeoTracker Update 1 1 2 325.00$325.00$
Task 6: Surface Emissions Monitoring 10 0 312 0 322 44,020.00$ 6,012.00$ 50,032.00$
Task 6a - Third Quarter 2026 Surface Emissions Monitoring 2 56 58 7,940.00$1,336.00$9,276.00$
Task 6b - Fourth Quarter 2026 Surface Emissions Monitoring 2 56 58 7,940.00$1,336.00$9,276.00$
Task 6c - First Quarter 2027 Surface Emissions Monitoring 2 56 58 7,940.00$1,336.00$9,276.00$
Task 6d - Second Quarter 2027 Surface Emissions Monitoring 2 56 58 7,940.00$1,336.00$9,276.00$
Task 6e - As-Needed Verification Testing (assume one verification per quarter)2 88 90 12,260.00$ 668.00$12,928.00$
Task 7: Surface Emissions Reporting 56 0 34 1 91 15,355.00$ -$15,355.00$
Task 7a - Regulatory Coordination, Meetings and Research for Revised Landfill Methane Rule 40 40 7,600.00$7,600.00$
Task 7b - Heat Input Capacity Report 6 2 8 1,410.00$1,410.00$
Task 7c - Annual Repport 10 32 1 43 6,345.00$6,345.00$
Location: City of Ukiah Landfill
Client Name: City of Ukiah
EBA Project No. 02-958
Date: April 28, 2026
Project Duration: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
Requested Contract Duration: July 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027 (Based on Deadlines for Regulatory Submittals)
Project Manager / Project Geologist / Staff Geologist / Design Total EBA Materials ESTIMATED
Task Senior Geologist Project Engineer Staff Engineer Drafter EBA Task Mileage & COSTS
Misc.
$190.00 $160.00 $135.00 $125.00 Hours Total
Cost Breakdown Spreadsheet - City of Ukiah Monitoring & Reporting Services
TOTALS LABOR
Task 8: Monthly LFG Monitoring and Reporting 16 48 64 0 128 19,360.00$ 1,968.00$ 21,328.00$
Task 8a - August 2026 Monthly LFG Monitoring & Reporting 2 6 8 16 2,420.00$246.00$2,666.00$
Task 8b - September 2026 Monthly LFG Monitoring & Reporting 2 6 8 16 2,420.00$246.00$2,666.00$
Task 8c - November 2026 Monthly LFG Monitoring & Reporting 2 6 8 16 2,420.00$246.00$2,666.00$
Task 8d - December 2026 Monthly LFG Monitoring & Reporting 2 6 8 16 2,420.00$246.00$2,666.00$
Task 8e - February 2027 Monthly LFG Monitoring & Reporting 2 6 8 16 2,420.00$246.00$2,666.00$
Task 8f - March 2027 Monthly LFG Monitoring & Reporting 2 6 8 16 2,420.00$246.00$2,666.00$
Task 8g - May 2027 Monthly LFG Monitoring & Reporting 2 6 8 16 2,420.00$246.00$2,666.00$
Task 8h - June 2027 Monthly LFG Monitoring & Reporting 2 6 8 16 2,420.00$246.00$2,666.00$
TOTAL: 199 72 734 13 1018 150,045.00$ 18,067.00$ 168,112.00$
EBA ENGINEERING
STANDARD SCHEDULE OF FEES
2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
Principal Geologist / Principal Engineer $230 - $250 $240 - $260 $250 – $270 $260 - $280 $270 - $290 / hr.
Project Manager $160 - $210 $165 - $220 $170 - $230 $180 - $240 $190 - $250 / hr.
Senior Geologist / Senior Engineer $150 - $190 $155 - $195 $160 - $200 $170 - $210 $180 - $220 / hr.
Senior Project Geologist / Engineer $140 - $170 $145 - $175 $150 - $180 $160 - $190 $170 - $200 / hr.
Project Geologist / Project Engineer $135 - $170 $140 - $175 $145 - $180 $155 - $190 $165 - $200 / hr.
Staff Geologist / Staff Engineer $100 - $135 $105 - $140 $110 - $145 $120 - $155 $130 - $165 / hr.
CEQA Practitioner $150 $155 $160 $170 $180 / hr.
Survey: 3 Man Crew $380 $395 $410 $420 $430 / hr.
Survey: 2 Man Crew $300 $310 $320 $330 $340 / hr.
Survey Travel: 2 Man Crew $200 $210 $220 $230 $240 / hr.
Survey: 1 Man Crew $190 $195 $200 $210 $220 / hr.
Surveyor $175 - $200 $180 - $210 $185 - $220 $190 - $230 $195 - $240
Senior Survey Technician $130 - $150 $135 - $155 $140 - 160 $150 - $170 $160 - $180 / hr.
Survey Technician $90 - $125 $95 - $130 $100 - $135 $110 - $145 $120 - $155 / hr.
Senior Environmental Scientist / Specialist $130 - $175 $135 - $180 $140 - $185 $150 - $195 $160 - $200 / hr.
Environmental Scientist / Specialist $75 - $125 $80 - $130 $85 - $135 $95 - $145 $105 - $155 / hr.
Design Draftsperson $115 - $135 $120 - $140 $125 - $145 $135 - $155 $145 - $165 / hr.
Drafting Technician $95 - $115 $100 - $160 $105 - $165 $115 - $175 $125 - $185 / hr.
Clerical $65 $70 $75 $85 $95 / hr.
Administrative $70 $75 $80 $90 $100 / hr.
Systems Manager $80 $85 $90 $100 $110 / hr.
Depositions or Court Proceedings: 200% of usual rates
Subconsultants: Cost plus 15% Prints and Materials: Cost plus 15% Miscellaneous Expenses: Cost plus 15%
Prevailing wage rates may be adjusted based on DIR wage determinations. Rates effective January 2024 through December 2028.
Fees may increase between 3% - 5% upon the start of each new fiscal year.