HomeMy WebLinkAboutFreyer & Laurenta, Inc. 12.17.2025AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into on the l7dAy of December 2025 by and between
the TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS (hereinafter referred to as "TOWN") and Freyer & Laureta,
Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "CONTRACTOR"). In consideration of their mutual covenants,
the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. CONTRACTOR. Shall provide or furnish the following specified services and/or materials:
Provide review and comments on the following Town's sewer documents:
- Standard Detail SS -1: Sanitary Sewer Manhole
- Standard Detail SS -2: Manhole Frame and Cover
- Standard Detail SS -3: Flushing Inlet
- Standard Detail SS -4: Flushing Inlet Frame and Cover
- Standard Detail SS -5: Sanitary Sewer Lateral
- Standard Detail SS -6: Vertical Sewer Lateral Cleanout
- Standard Detail SS -7: Lateral Connetion to existing sewer main
- Standard Detail SS -8: Drop Manhole Connection
- Standard Detail SS -9: WYE Branch Lateral
- Standard Detail UT -1: Backfill Detail — Street
- Standard Detail UT -2: Backfill Detail — Shoulder/easement
- Town's Sanitary Sewer Construction Standards, 16 pages
- Encroachment Permit Traffic Control Standards
- 2025 Sanitary Sewer Repair and Replacement Project, Plans and Specifications
- New Sewer Main Extension project
2. EXHIBITS. The following attached exhibits are hereby incorporated into and made a part of
this Agreement:
EXHIBIT A: Proposal from CONTRACTOR dated October 30, 2025
3. TERMS. The services and/or materials furnished under this Agreement shall commence
January 1, 2026 and shall be completed by June 30, 2026, unless terminated pursuant to
Section 5(f).
4. COMPENSATION. For the full performance of this Agreement:
a. TOWN shall pay CONTRACTOR an amount not to exceed seven thousand and two
hundred dollars ($7,200.00) within thirty (30) days following receipt of invoice and
completion/delivery of services/goods as detailed in Sections 1, 2, and 3 of this
Agreement and only upon satisfactory delivery/completion of goods/services in a manner
consistent with professional/industry standards for the area in which CONTRACTOR
operates. TOWN is not responsible for paying for any work done by CONTRACTOR or
any subcontractor above and beyond the not to exceed amount.
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b. Town shall not reimburse for any of CONTRACTOR's costs or expenses to deliver any
services/goods. Town shall not be responsible for any interest or late charges on any
payments from Town to CONTRACTOR.
c. CONTRACTOR is responsible for monitoring its own forces/employees/agents/
subcontractors to ensure delivery of goods/services within the terms of this Agreement.
TOWN will not accept or compensate CONTRACTOR for incomplete goods/services.5.
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
a. HOLD HARMLESS. CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the
TOWN, its officers, agents and employees from any and all demands, claims or liability
of personal injury (including death) and property damage of any nature, caused by or
arising out of the performance of CONTRACTOR under this Agreement. With regard to
CONTRACTOR'S work product, CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify, defend and hold
harmless the TOWN, its officers, agents and employees from any and all demands,
claims or liability of any nature to the extent caused by the negligent performance of
CONTRACTOR under this Agreement.
b. INSURANCE. CONTRACTOR shall file with the TOWN a certificate of insurance before
commencing any services under this Agreement as follows:
WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE: Minimum statutory limits.
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE
INSURANCE: General Liability and Property Damage Combined.
$1,000,000.00 per occurrence including comprehensive form, personal injury,
broad form personal damage, contractual and premises/operation, all on an
occurrence basis. If an aggregate limit exists, it shall apply separately or be
no less than two (2) times the occurrence limit.
iii. AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE_: $1,000,000.00 per occurrence.
iv. ERRORS AND OMISSIONS INSURANCE: $1,000,000.00 aggregate.
v. NOTICE OF CANCELLATION: The City requires 30 days written notice of
cancellation. Additionally, the notice statement on the certificate should not
include the wording "endeavor to" or "but failure to mail such notice shall
impose no obligation or liability of any kind upon the company, its agents or
representatives."
vi. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE: Prior to commencement of services,
evidence of insurance coverage must be shown by a properly executed
certificate of insurance and it shall name "The Town of Los Altos Hills, its
elective and appointed officers, employees, and volunteers" as additional
insureds.
vii. To prevent delay and ensure compliance with this Agreement, the insurance
certificates and endorsements must be submitted to:
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Town of Los Altos Hills
26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
c. NON-DISCRIMINATION. No discrimination shall be made in the employment of persons
under this Agreement because of the race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion
or sex of such person.
d. INTEREST OF CONTRACTOR. It is understood and agreed that this Agreement is not
a contract of employment and does not create an employer-employee relationship
between the TOWN and CONTRACTOR. At all times CONTRACTOR shall be an
independent contractor and CONTRACTOR is not authorized to bind the TOWN to any
contracts or other obligations without the express written consent of the TOWN. In
executing this Agreement, CONTRACTOR certifies that no one who has or will have any
financial interest under this Agreement is an officer or employee of TOWN.
e. CHANGES. This Agreement shall not be assigned or transferred without advance written
consent of the TOWN. No changes or variations of any kind are authorized without the
written consent of the City Manager. This Agreement may only be amended by a written
instrument signed by both parties.
TERMINATION. This Agreement may be terminated by TOWN upon seven (7) days
written notice to CONTRACTOR. Monies owed for work satisfactorily completed shall be
paid to CONTRACTOR within 14 days of termination.
g. RECORDS. All reports, data, maps, models, charts, studies, surveys, calculations,
photographs, memoranda, plans, studies, specifications, records, files, or any other
documents or materials, in electronic or any other form, that are prepared or obtained
pursuant to this Agreement and that relate to the matters covered hereunder shall be the
property of the TOWN. CONTRACTOR hereby agrees to deliver those documents to the
TOWN at any time upon demand of the TOWN. It is understood and agreed that the
documents and other materials, including but not limited to those described above,
prepared pursuant to this Agreement are prepared specifically for the TOWN and are not
necessarily suitable for any future or other use. Failure by CONTRACTOR to deliver
these documents to the TOWN within a reasonable time period or as specified by the
TOWN shall be a material breach of this Agreement. TOWN and CONTRACTOR agree
that until final approval by TOWN, all data, plans, specifications, reports and other
documents are preliminary drafts not kept by the TOWN in the ordinary course of business
and will not be disclosed to third parties without prior written consent of both parties. All
work products submitted to the TOWN pursuant to this Agreement shall be deemed a
"work for hire." Upon submission of any work for hire pursuant to this Agreement, and
acceptance by the TOWN as complete, non-exclusive title to copyright of said work for
hire shall transfer to the TOWN. The compensation recited in Section 4 shall be deemed
to be sufficient consideration for said transfer of copyright. CONTRACTOR retains the
right to use any project records, documents and materials for marketing of their
professional services.
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h. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION. The TOWN hereby designates Utility Engineering
Manager and the City Manager as Contract Administrator for this agreement. The
CONTRACTOR shall only take direction regarding the services provided under this
Agreement from the Contract Administrator. Furthermore, CONTRACTOR agrees that
the Contract Administrator shall be included any meeting, teleconference or written
communication between any Town representative including Committee members and the
CONTRACTOR. The TOWN may modify the Contract Administrator at any time upon
providing written notice to the CONTRACTOR.
i. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement represents the entire agreement between the
Parties. Any ambiguities or disputed terms between this Agreement and any attached
Exhibits shall be interpreted according to the language in this Agreement and not the
Exhibits.
6. INVOICING. Send all invoices to the contract coordinator at the address below.
This Agreement shall become effective upon its approval and execution by TOWN. In witness
whereof, the parties have executed this Agreement the day and year first written above.
CONTRACT COORDINATOR and CONTRACTOR:
representative for TOWN:
Daniel Liang
Utility Engineering Manager
Town of Los Altos Hills
26379 Fremont Road By; a December 15,2025
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 Jeffrey arantino Date
Executive Vice President
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS:
By:
Cody Einfalt, Date
Acting City Manager
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NFREYER EXHIBIT "A"
LAURETA,INC.
Civil Engineers — Surveyors — Construction Managers
October 30, 2025
W. Daniel Liang, P.E.
Utility Engineering Manager
Town of Los Altos Hills
26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, California 94022
RE: Engineering Services for the Sanitary Sewer Capital Improvement Program
Los Altos Hills, California
Dear Mr. Liang,
Freyer & Laureta, Inc. (F&L) is pleased to present this proposal to the Town of Los Altos Hills (Town) to provide
peer review of Town's annual Sanitary Sewer Standards. We have developed our proposal based on our
discussions with the Town during our October 8, 2025 meeting at Town Hall.
Scope of Work
Task 1: Sanitary Sewer Standards Review
F&L will review the Town's existing sanitary sewer system standard details as well as the construction
documents from the most recent annual CIP. The goals of F&L's review include:
Confirm that the Town's standard requirements are consistent with current industry standards;
Peer review the Town's standard details to confirm consistency with other agencies' standards;
Review current annual CIP construction documents for clarity and constructability items to advise the
Town on best construction practices; and
Provide feedback on construction notification and public communication best practices.
F&L will review documents provided by the Town and develop an opportunities matrix with potential
enhancements that the Town may consider incorporating into the existing standard requirements and details.
F&L will prepare for and attend an in-person meeting with the Town to review the opportunities matrix and
facilitate a discussion among the group to identify potential standard requirements and details revisions (if
any). F&L will prepare meeting minutes to document the group's discussion, including action items.
Deliverables
Draft Sanitary Sewer Standard Requirements and Details Opportunities Matrix
Agenda and minutes for one meeting
Final Sanitary Sewer Standard Requirements and Details Opportunities Matrix
F&L proposes to complete the Scope of Services within 15 business days of Notice to Proceed.
North Bay Office , ast Bay office South Bay Office
150 Executive Park Blvd, Ste 4200 505 San Marin Dr, Ste A220 1101 Marina Village Pkwy, Ste 104 20863 Stevens Creek Blvd, Ste 275
San Francisco, CA 94134 Novato, CA 94945 Alameda, CA 94501 Cupertino, CA 95014
(415) 534-7070 (415) 534-7070 (510) 937-2310 (408) 516-1090
EXHIBIT "A"
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F&L proposes to provide the Scope of Work on a time and material basis in accordance with our Charge Rate Schedule
dated January 1, 2025 for a not -to -exceed fee of $7,200. The estimated level of effort is presented in Table 1 attached
to this proposal.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide you with this proposal. Please contact me at (650) 619-3226 or
tarantinoofreyerlaureta.com with any questions or comments.
Very truly yours,
Jeffrey J. Tarantino, P.E., Executive Vice President
FREYER & LAURETA, INC.
Attachments
Freyer & Laureta, Inc. Charge Rate Schedule dated January 1, 2025
Table 1: Estimated Budget for Task 1
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FREYER EXHIBIT "A" Effective January 1, 2025
LAURETA, INC.
Professional & Technical Services of Freyer & Laureta, Inc. staff are provided on a fixed fee or an hourly rate
basis as follows:
Fixed Few
Where a definitive scope of work can be established, many of our clients prefer that a specific fee be agreed upon in
advance. Billings are submitted monthly based upon percent complete as of the last accounting day of the month.
Applicable to Plan Preparation, Design, and Report services where the scope of work must remain open, Freyer &
Laureta, Inc. utilizes the following hourly charge rate basis for billing purposes.
Production Aide - Clerical
$115
Drafter I - Technical Typist - Survey Tech II
$120
Drafter II - Word Processor
$130
Engineering Tech I - Drafter III
$145
Staff Engineer I - Engineering Tech II - Survey Tech III
$170
Staff Engineer II - Engineering Tech III - Survey Tech IV
$175
Staff Engineer III - Senior Engineering Tech
$180
Staff Engineer IV - Survey Tech V - Construction Inspector
$200
Associate Engineer - Associate Surveyor (L.L.S.)
$215
Senior Engineer - Construction Manager
$230
Senior Construction Inspector
$230
Project Manager - Principal Surveyor (L.L.S.)
$245
Senior Project Manager - Principal Surveyor (L.L.S.)
$265
Associate Principal
$275
Principal
$295
Forensic Engineering
$400
Deposition & Court Appearance
$500
Subconsultant, Reproduction, Printing, Travel, Mailing & Delivery - Cost plus 10%
Interest Charge - Billings are due and payable The foregoing Charge Rate Schedule is
within 30 days. A monthly interest charge equal to the incorporated into the Agreement for the Services of
Federal Discount Rate plus 5% will be applied on the Freyer & Laureta, Inc. and may be updated annually.
next billing beyond the 30 -day payment period.