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City of Ashland
ATTN: Accounts Payable
20 E. Main
Ashland, OR 97520
Phone: 541 /552-2010
Email payable@ashland.or.us
GROUNDWATER SOLUTIONS, INC.
55 SW YAMHILL ST., STE 300
PORTLAND, OR 97204
Email: INFO@GSIWATERSOLUTIONS.COM
Purchase Order
Fiscal Year 2024 Page: 1 of: 1
THIS PO NUMBER MUST APPEAR ON ALL
INVOICES, AND SHIPPING DOCUMENTS.
Purchas
Order # e 20240309
HC/O
Public Works Department
1
51 Winburn Way
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Ashland, OR 97520
Phone: 541 /488-5347
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Fax:541/488-6006
Vendor Phone Number
Vendor Fax Number
Requisition Number
Delivery Reference
20240094
Date Ordered
Vendor Number
Date Required
Freight Method/Terms
Department/Location
03/26/2024
2107
FOB ASHLAND OR/NET30
Public Works De artment
Item#
Descri tion/PartNo
QTY
UOM
Unit Price
Extended Price
Water Right Consulting Services
1
Water right consulting services
1.0
EACH
$10,000.00
$10,000.00
Project Account:
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081500 - 604100 $10,000.00
By:
Authorized Signature
Date:
PO Total $10,000.00
FERNUIVAL NER V IULN AUK1N;EIVILIV I ASS thall $35,000M
CONSULTANT: GSI Water Solutions, Inc.
CITY OF CONSULTANT'S CONTACT: Adam Sussman
-ASH LAN D
20 East Main Street ADDRESS: 1600 Western Blvd., Suite 240
Ashland, Oregon 97520 Corvallis, OR 97333
Telephone: 541 /488-5587
Fax: 541/488-6006 TELEPHONE: 541-602-5188
EMAIL: asussman Rmsiws.com
This Personal Services Agreement (hereinafter "Agreement") is entered into by and between the City of
Ashland, an Oregon municipal corporation (hereinafter "City") and GSI Water Solutions Inc., an assumed
business name ("hereinafter "Consultant"), for Water Right Consulting Services.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the City and
Consultant hereby agree as follows:
1. Effective Date and Duration: This Agreement shall become effective on the date of execution on
behalf of the City, as set forth below (the "Effective Date"), and unless sooner terminated as specifically
provided herein, shall terminate upon the City's affirmative acceptance of Consultant's Work as
complete and Consultant's acceptance of the City's final payment therefore, but not later than June 30,
2025.
2. Scope of Work: Consultant will provide Water Right Consulting Services as more fully set forth in the
Consultant's Scope of Work dated 2/19/2024, which is attached hereto as "Exhibit A" and incorporated
herein by this reference. Consultant's services are collectively referred to herein as the "Work."
3. Supporting Documents/Conflicting Provisions: This Agreement and any exhibits or other supporting
documents shall be construed to be mutually complementary and supplementary wherever possible. In
the event of a conflict which cannot be so resolved, the provisions of this Agreement itself shall control
over any conflicting provisions in any of the exhibits or supporting documents.
4. All Costs Borne by Consultant: Consultant shall, at its own risk, perform the Work described above
and, unless otherwise specified in this Agreement, furnish all labor, equipment, and materials required
for the proper performance of such Work.
5. Qualified Work: Consultant has represented, and by entering into this Agreement now represents, that
all personnel assigned to the Work to be performed under this Agreement are fully qualified to perform
the service to which they will be assigned in a skilled and worker -like manner and, if required to be
registered, licensed or bonded by the State of Oregon, are so registered, licensed and bonded.
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6. Compensation: City shall pay Consultant the hourly rates listed on Exhibit A for Consultant's
performance of all Work under this Agreement. In no event shall Consultant's total of all compensation
and reimbursement under this Agreement exceed the sum of $10,000.00 (ten thousand US dollars)
without the express, written approval from the City official whose signature appears below, or such
official's successor in office. Payments shall be made within thirty (30) days of the date of receipt by
the City of Consultant's invoice. Should this Agreement be terminated prior to completion of all Work,
payments will be made for any phase of the Work completed and accepted as of the date of termination.
7. Ownership of Worlc/Documents: All Work, work product, or other documents produced in
furtherance of this Agreement belong to the City, and any copyright, patent, trademark proprietary or
any other protected intellectual property right shall vest in and is hereby assigned to the City.
8. Statutory Requirements: The following laws of the State of Oregon are hereby incorporated by
reference into this Agreement: ORS 27913.220, 27913.230 and 27913.235.
9. Living Wage Requirements: If the amount of this Agreement is $25,335.05 or more, Consultant is
required to comply with Chapter 3.12 of the Ashland Municipal Code by paying a living wage, as
defined in that chapter, to all employees performing Work under this Agreement and to any
Subcontractor who performs 50% or more of the Work under this Agreement. Consultant is also
required to post the notice attached hereto as "Exhibit B" predominantly in areas where it will be seen
by all employees.
10. Indemnification: Consultant hereby agrees to defend, indemnify, save, and hold City, its officers,
employees, and agents harmless front any and all losses, claims, actions, costs, expenses, judgments, or
other damages resulting from injury to any person (including injury resulting in death), or damage
(including loss or destruction) to property, to the
extent caused by negligent performance of this Agreement by Consultant (including but not limited to,
Consultant's employees, agents, and others designated by Consultant to perform Work or services
attendant to this Agreement). However, Consultant shall not be held responsible for any losses,
expenses, claims, subrogations, actions, costs, judgments, or other damages, caused solely by the
negligence of City.
11. Termination:
a. Mutual Consent. This Agreement may be terminated at any time by the mutual consent of both
parties.
b. City's Convenience. This Agreement may be terminated by City at any time upon not less than
thirty (30) days' prior written notice delivered by certified mail or in person.
C. For Cause. City may terminate or modify this Agreement, in whole or in part, effective upon
delivery of written notice to Consultant, or at such later date as may be established by City under
any of the following conditions:
i. If City fitnding from federal, state, county or other sources is not obtained and continued at
levels sufficient to allow for the purchase of the indicated quantity of services;
ii. If federal or state regulations or guidelines are modified, changed, or interpreted in such a
way that the services are no longer allowable or appropriate for purchase under this
Agreement or are no longer eligible for the funding proposed for payments authorized by this
Agreement; or
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iii. If any license or certificate required by law or regulation to be held by Consultant to provide
the services required by this Agreement is for any reason denied, revoked, suspended, or not
renewed.
d. For Default or Breach.
i. Either City or Consultant may terminate this Agreement in the event of a breach of the
Agreement by the other. Prior to such termination the party seeking termination shall give to
the other party written notice of the breach and its intent to terminate. If the party
committing the breach has not entirely cured the breach within fifteen (15) days of the date of
the notice, or within such other period as the party giving the notice may authorize in writing,
then the Agreement may be terminated at any time thereafter by a written notice of
termination by the party giving notice.
ii. Time is of the essence for Consultant's performance of each and every obligation and duty
under this Agreement. City, by written notice to Consultant of default or breach, may at any
time terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement if Consultant fails to provide the
Work called for by this Agreement within the time specified herein or within any extension
thereof.
iii. The rights and remedies of City provided in this subsection (d) are not exclusive and are in
addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or under this Agreement.
e. Obligation/Liability of Parties. Termination or modification of this Agreement pursuant to
subsections a, b, or c above shall be without prejudice to any obligations or liabilities of either
party already accrued prior to such termination or modification. However, upon receiving a
notice of termination (regardless whether such notice is given pursuant to Subsection a, b, c, or d
of this section, Consultant shall immediately cease all activities under this Agreement, unless
expressly directed otherwise by City in the notice of termination. Further, upon termination,
Consultant shall deliver to City all Agreement documents, information, works -in -progress and
other property that are or would be deliverables had the Agreement been completed. City sha I I
pay Consultant for Work performed prior to the termination date if such Work was performed in
accordance with this Agreement.
12. Independent Contractor Status: Consultant is an independent contractor and not an employee of the
City for any purpose. Consultant shall have the complete responsibility for the performance of this
Agreement. Consultant shall provide workers' compensation coverage as required in ORS Chapter 656
for all persons employed to perform Work pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant is a subject employer
that will comply with ORS 656.017.
13. Assignment: Consultant shall not assign this Agreement or subcontract any portion of the Work
without the written consent of City. Any attempted assignment or subcontract without written consent
of City shall be void. Consultant shall be fully responsible for the acts or omissions of any assigns or
subcontractors and of all persons employed by them, and the approval by City of any assignment or
subcontract of the Work shall not create any contractual relation between the assignee or subcontractor
and City.
14. Default. The Consultant shall be in default of this Agreement if Consultant: commits any material
breach or default of any covenant, warranty, certification, or obligation under the Agreement; institutes
an action for relief in bankruptcy or has instituted against it an action for insolvency; makes a general
assignment for the benefit of creditors; or ceases doing business on a regular basis of the type identified
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in its obligations under the Agreement; or attempts to assign rights in, or delegate duties tinder, this
Agreement.
15. Insurance. Consultant shall, at its own expense, maintain the following insurance:
a. Worker's Compensation insurance in compliance with ORS 656.017, which requires subject
employers to provide Oregon workers' compensation coverage for all their subject workers
b. Professional Liability insurance with a combined single limit, or the equivalent, of not less than
$2,000,000 (two million dollars) per claim. This is to cover any damages caused by error, omission
or negligent acts related to the Work to be provided under this Agreement.
c. General Liability insurance with a combined single limit, or the equivalent, of not less than
$2,000,000 (two million dollars) per occurrence for Bodily Injury, Death, and Property Damage.
d. Automobile Liability insurance with a combined single lirnit, or the equivalent, of not less than
$1,000,000 (one million dollars) for each accident for Bodily Injury and Property Damage, including
coverage for owned, hired or non -owned vehicles, as applicable.
e. Notice of cancellation or change. There shall be no cancellation, material change, reduction of limits
or intent not to renew the insurance coverage(s) without thirty (30) days' prior written notice from
the Consultant or its instirer(s) to the City.
f. Additional Insured/Certificates of Insurance. Consultant shall name the City of Ashland, Oregon,
and its elected officials, officers and employees as Additional Insureds on any insurance policies,
excluding Professional Liability and Workers' Compensation, required herein, but only with
respect to Consultant's services to be provided under this Agreement. The consultant's insurance is
primary and non-contributory. As evidence of the insurance coverages required by this Agreement,
the Consultant shall furnish acceptable insurance certificates prior to commencing the Work under
this Agreement. The certificate will specify all of the parties who are Additional Insureds. Insuring
companies or entities are subject to the City's acceptance. If requested, complete copies of
insurance policies; trust agreements, etc. shall be provided to the City. The Consultant shall be
financially responsible for all pertinent deductibles, self -insured retentions, and/or self-insurance.
16. Nondiscrimination: Consultant agrees that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion,
creed, sex, marital status, familial status or domestic partnership, national origin, age, mental or physical
disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income, suffer discrimination in the
performance of any Work under this Agreement when employed by Consultant. Consultant agrees to
comply with all applicable requirements of federal and state civil rights and rehabilitation statutes, rules
and regulations. Further, Consultant agrees not to discriminate against a disadvantaged business
enterprise, minority -owned business, wornan-owned business, a business that a service -disabled veteran
owns or an emerging small business enterprise certified under ORS 200.055, in awarding subcontracts as
required by ORS 279A.I 10.
17. Consultant's Compliance With Tax Laws:
17.1 Consultant represents and warrants to the City that:
17.1.1 Consultant shall, throughout the term of this Agreernent, including any extensions hereof,
comply with:
(i) All tax laws of the State of Oregon, including but not limited to ORS 305.620 and ORS
Chapters 316, 317, and 318;
(ii) Any tax provisions imposed by a political subdivision of the State of Oregon applicable
to Consultant; and
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(iii) Any roles, regulations, charter provisions, or ordinances that implement or enforce any
of the foregoing tax laws or provisions.
l 7.1.2 Consultant, for a period of no fewer than six (6) calendar years preceding the Effective Date
of this Agreement, has faithfully complied with:
(i) All tax laws of the State of Oregon, including but not limited to ORS 305.620 and ORS
Chapters 316, 317, and 318;
(ii) Any tax provisions imposed by a political subdivision of the State of Oregon applicable
to Consultant; and
(iii) Any rules, regulations, charter provisions, or ordinances that implement or enforce any
of the foregoing tax laws or provisions.
18. Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Venue: This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of Oregon without resort to any jurisdiction's conflict of laws, rules or
doctrines. Any claim, action, suit or proceeding (collectively, "the claim") between the City and the
Consultant that arises from or relates to this Agreement shall be brought and conducted solely and
exclusively within the Circuit Court of Jackson County for the State of Oregon. If, however, the claim
must be brought in a federal forum, then it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within
the United States District Court for the District of Oregon filed in Jackson County, Oregon. Consultant,
by its signature hereon of its authorized representative, hereby consents to the in personam jurisdiction
of said courts.
19. THIS AGREEMENT AND THE ATTACHED EXHIBITS CONSTITUTE THE ENTIRE
UNDERSTANDING AND AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES. NO WAIVER, CONSENT,
MODIFICATION OR CHANGE OF TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BIND EITHER
PARTY UNLESS IN WRITING AND SIGNED BY BOTH PARTIES. SUCH WAIVER, CONSENT,
MODIFICATION OR CHANGE, IF MADE, SHALL BE EFFECTIVE ONLY IN THE SPECIFIC
INSTANCE AND FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE GIVEN. THERE ARE NO UNDERSTANDINGS,
AGREEMENTS, OR REPRESENTATIONS, ORAL OR WRITTEN, NOT SPECIFIED HEREIN
REGARDING THIS AGREEMENT. CONSULTANT, BY SIGNATURE OF ITS AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE, HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT HE/SHE HAS READ THIS
AGREEMENT, UNDERSTANDS IT, AND AGREES TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND
CONDITIONS.
20. Amendments. This Agreement may be amended only by written instrument executed by both parties
with the same formalities as this Agreement.
21. Non appropriations Clause. Funds Available and Authorized: City has sufficient funds currently
available and authorized for expenditure to finance the costs of this Agreement within the City's fiscal
year budget. Consultant understands and agrees that City's payment of amounts under this Agreement
attributable to Work performed after the last day of the current fiscal year is contingent on City
appropriations, or other expenditure authority sufficient to allow City in the exercise of its reasonable
administrative discretion, to continue to make payments under this Agreement. In the event City has
insufficient appropriations, limitations or other expenditure authority, City may terminate this
Agreement without penalty or liability to City, effective upon the delivery of written notice to
Consultant, with no further liability to Consultant.
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22. Certification. Consultant shall sign the certification attached hereto as "Exhibit C" and incorporated
herein by this reference.
CITY OF ASHLAND:
Scorr r-f-Mu t u
Printed Name
3.Zo. ?sj
Date
Purchase Order No.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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AssisialOWAttorney
3.13.24
Date
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GSI WATER SOLUTIONS, INC. (CONSULTANT):
Signature
Adam Sussman
Printed Name
Principal
Title
3/20/2024
Date
is to be submitted with this signed Agreement)
EXHIBIT B
City of Ashland
LIVING
WAGE
per hour, effective June 30, 2023.
pr, The Living Wage is adjusted annually every
June 30 by the Consumer Price Index.
➢ For all hours worked under a
service contract between their
employer and the City of
Ashland if the contract
exceeds $25,335.05 or more.
➢ For all hours worked in a
month if the employee spends
50% or more of the
employee's time in that month
working on a project or
portion of business of their
employer, if the employer has
ten or more employees, and
has received financial
assistance for the project or
business from the City of
Ashland in excess of
$25,335.05,
➢ If their employer is the City of
Ashland, including the Parks
and Recreation Department.
Y In calculating the living wage,
employers may add the value
of health care, retirement,
401 K and IRS eligible
cafeteria plans (including
childcare) benefits to the
amount of wages received by
the employee.
➢ Note: For temporary and
part-time employees, the
Living Wage does not apply
to the first 1040 hours worked
in any calendar year. For
more details, please see
Ashland Municipal Code
Section 3.12.020.
Call the Ashland City Administrator's office at 541-488-6002 or write to the City Administrator,
City Hall, 20 East Main Street, Ashland, OR 97520, or visit the City's website at www.ashland.or.us.
Notice to Employers: This notice must be posted predominantly in areas where it can be
seen by all employees. CITY OF
-AS H LA N D
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EXHIBIT C
CERTIFICATIONS/REPRESENTATIONS: Consultant, by and through its authorized
representative, under penalty of perjury, certifies that (a) the number shown on the attached W-9
form is its correct taxpayer ID (or is waiting for the number to be issued to it and (b) Consultant
is not subject to backup withholding because: (i) it is exempt from backup withholding, or (ii) it
has not been notified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that it is subject to backup
withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends, or (iii) the IRS has notified
it that it is no longer subject to backup withholding. Consultant further represents and warrants
to City that: (a) it has the power and authority to enter into this Agreement and perform the
Work, (b) the Agreement, when executed and delivered, shall be a valid and binding obligation
of Consultant enforceable in accordance with its terms, (c) the work under the Agreement shall
be performed in accordance with the highest professional standards, and (d) Consultant is
qualified, professionally competent, and duly licensed (if applicable) to perform the Work.
Consultant also certifies under penalty of perjury that its business is not in violation of any
Oregon tax laws, it is an independent contractor as defined in the Agreement, it is authorized to
do business in the State of Oregon, and Consultant has checked four or more of the following
criteria that apply to its business.
x (1) Consultant carries out the work or services at a location separate from a private
residence or is in a specific portion of a private residence, set aside as the location of
the business.
x (2) Commercial advertising or business cards or a trade association membership are
purchased for the business.
x (3) Telephone listing is used for the business separate from the personal residence
listing.
x (4) Labor or services are performed only pursuant to written contracts.
x (5) Labor or services are performed for two or more different persons within a period
of one year.
x (6) Consultant assumes financial responsibility for defective workmanship or for
service not provided as evidenced by the ownership of performance bonds,
warranties, errors and omission (professional liability) insurance or liability insurance
relating to the Work or services to be provided.
Consultant's signature
3/20/2024
Date
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Water Solutions, Inc.
Scope of Work and Fee Estimate
To: Scott Fleury P.E., City of Ashland
20 East Main Street
Ashland, OR 97520
scott.fleury@ashland.or.us
From: Kimberly Grigsby - GSI Water Solutions, Inc.
541-257-9004; kgri9-sby@gsiws.com
Adam Sussman - GSI Water Solutions, Inc.
541-602-5188; asussman@gsiws.com
Date: February 19, 2024
RE: Water Right Consulting Services
Dear Scott:
As requested, GSI Water Solutions, Inc. (GSI) has developed this scope of work for your review and
approval. We understand that the City of Ashland (City) is seeking assistance from GSI with water right
consulting services for two of its water rights. GSI's proposed scope of work, fee estimate, and schedule for
this project are provided below.
Scope of Work
Task 1 - Evaluate Opportunity to Develop a COBU for Permit S-47628
The objective of this task is to evaluate the feasibility of developing a claim of beneficial use (COBU) and
certificate request for Permit S-47628. The permit authorizes the use of up to 30 cfs of water from the East
and West Forks of Ashland Creek and Reeder Gulch Reservoir for the development of up to 1463.8
theoretical horsepower at the Reeder Gulch Hydroelectric Project. The time period during which beneficial
use of water under the permit must currently be documented is from September 20, 1983 to October 1,
1986. Developing a COBU and certificate request will be dependent on the ability to document that full
beneficial use occurred prior to the current October 1, 1986 development deadline.
GSI's activities to complete this task include but are not limited to:
• Initial communications with City staff to confirm the availability of data documenting beneficial use
of Permit S-47628 during the relevant time period.
■ If available, review water use data and compare to the water right authorization.
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■ If the required data is not available, communications with City staff regarding the water system
used to generate hydropower under Permit S-47628 during the period from September 20, 1983
to October 1, 1986, and the existing water system.
• Communication with the Oregon Water Resources Department, as needed, to confirm information
requirement for a Power Claim COBU.
• Based on this evaluation, GSI will develop a recommendation for the City to either develop a COBU
and certificate request for Permit S-47628, or to first request an extension of time and then
develop a COBU and certificate request for the permit. Implementation of the recommended
approach will be completed under a subsequent task.
Task 2 - Claim of Beneficial Use for Transfer T-11364
The objective of this task is to develop, submit and actively facilitate a COBU and certificate request for
Transfer T-11364. The transfer changed the points of diversion to the City's diversion facility and place of
use to within the City's urban growth boundary for two water rights. The transfer also changed the water
rights' character of use to municipal use. Combined, the two transferred water rights authorize the City's
use of up to 15.9 acre-feet of water per year at a rate of up to 0.065 cfs. The water rights have a priority
date of 1864.
The time period for documenting the beneficial use will be from August 16, 2012 to October 1, 2017.
Successful completion of the COBU and certificate request will also be dependent on documenting that the
beneficial use is consistent with the conditions in Transfer T-11364, specifically that the new point of
diversion has a fish screen meeting the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's (ODFW) criteria.
GSI's activities to complete this task include but are not limited to:
• Initial communications with City staff to confirm that data is available for documenting beneficial
use of Transfer T-11364 prior to the development deadline.
■ Review conditions in Transfer T-11364, especially the fish screen condition, to ensure beneficial
use is in compliance with the conditions.
• If necessary, coordinate with ODFW to obtain a letter documenting that the City's fish screen meets
the current criteria.
• As needed, request information from City staff to compile infrastructure descriptions for the COBU.
If applicable, the descriptions may need to document differences between October 2017 and the
present.
■ As needed, make a site visit to document the City's intake, water system and beneficial use of
water.
■ Compile water use information and develop a draft COBU and associated documentation (including
required maps) for City review.
• After City review, develop the final COBU and documentation for submittal to Oregon Water
Resources Department (OWRD).
■ Facilitate OWRD's expedited review of the COBU under the agency's Reimbursement Authority
program and review OWRD processing documents, draft certificate, etc.
• Respond to inquiries from OWRD and provide additional information or comments as needed.
• Provide on -going project communications with City staff and OWRD as needed.
GSI Water Solutions, Inc. • 2
Fee Estimate
The budget for this effort is based on an estimate of time and materials. GSI's 2024 labor rates are
attached. Given our current understanding of the project we estimate a not to exceed budget of $10,000.
Although the fee for each task may vary, the overall budget will not be exceeded without the City's
approval.
Task 1(Evaluate ability to certificate Permit S-47628) - Estimated budget of $2,650. .
Task 2 (Claim of beneficial use for Transfer T 11364) - Estimated budget of $7,860 (This budget
assumes that a site visit is needed, the budget does not include the OWRD fee for use of the
agency's expedited review program. We expect these fees to be approximately $2,500 and that
they will be paid directly by the City).
Schedule
We are prepared to begin work upon receiving authorization to proceed.
Task 1 can be completed within four weeks of receiving the City's notice to proceed. This estimated
timeframe is contingent on receiving needed information from the City.
Task 2 will be on -going for approximately 12 months from notice to proceed, with the final COBU
anticipated to be submitted to OWRD in April 2024. OWRD's expedited Reimbursement Authority review is
anticipated to take approximately 9 months. These estimated timeframes are contingent on receiving
needed information from the City and OWRD's staffing and workload.
We look forward to hearing back from you and getting started. If GSI's scope of work is acceptable to the
City, we understand the City will provide GSI with a Personal Services Agreement. Please do not hesitate to
give me a call with questions at 541-257-9004.
Sincerely,
GSI Water Solutions, Inc.
Kimberly Grigsby
Principal Water Resources Consultant
Enclosures:
GSI's 2024 labor rates
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2024 GSI Fee Schedule
Labor Category
Hourly Rate
Technical Professionals
Principal
$200 - $280
Supervising
$190 - $235
Managing
$170 - $200
Consulting
$150 - $185
Project
$135 - $165
Staff
$110 - $150
Other Services
GIS/Graphics/Database $120 - $175
Editor/Documents $120 - $145
Administration $85 - $120
The hourly rate for trial preparation and expert witness testimony
is 1.5 times the standard billing rate shown above.
Expenses
• Mileage: IRS authorized rate/mile plus 10 percent markup
• Direct expenses and outside services: Cost plus 10 percent markup
• Enterprise GIS: $100 per month for the duration of use