One-Year GHD Inc. Contract

Town of Wickenburg — Regular Meeting (2025-02-03)

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CONTRACT NO. _________ 
TOWN ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT 
This Agreement is entered into between the Town of Wickenburg, an Arizona Municipal 
Corporation (“Wickenburg” or “Town”) and GHD Inc., a California for-profit (business) 
corporation (“Engineer") for the purposes of Town Engineering services (“Contract”). 
RECITALS:  
1. Wickenburg and Engineer entered into a Contract related to Engineering Services on 
January 21, 2019 (“Initial Contract”). 
2. The Initial Contract was set to terminate on January 21, 2022, but included a provision 
for a three-year extension if mutually agreed upon in writing. The Parties mutually agreed 
to extend the Initial Contract for a three-year period. Therefore, the Initial Contract is 
deemed to have continued uninterrupted since its original commencement date of January 
21, 2019 until January 22, 2025, the retroactive commencement date of this Contract. 
3. Engineer is currently overseeing multiple ongoing water and wastewater infrastructure 
projects that are essential for the town’s utilities operations and service improvements. 
These projects have seen significant progress, but due to their complexity and scale, they 
require additional time for completion. 
4. To ensure that these projects are finished without disruption and that the quality of 
service remains high, the parties desire to enter into a one-year contract for continuing 
engineering services. This new contract will allow Engineer to continue managing the 
Town’s critical projects and ensure their successful completion. 
5. The Parties also mutually desire to appoint a new Engineer Representative and increase 
Engineer’s compensation.  
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises and mutual promises 
and agreements of the parties, Wickenburg and Engineer agree as follows: 
1. 
SERVICES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
1.1 
Retention of the Engineer; Appointment of Project Manager. In consideration of the 
mutual promises contained in this Agreement, the Town engages the Engineer to render services 
set forth herein, in accordance with all the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement. 
Engineer represents that it is available to and is qualified to perform the services set forth on 
Exhibit A (the ''Services"); provided, however, that Engineer shall not undertake such Services 
except in accordance with Paragraphs 1.2.1 and 1.2.2. Engineer understands and agrees that 
other engineering firms may be selected to perform engineering services and that Authorization 
for Services will be issued in the Town's sole discretion.

1.2 
Scope of Services. 
1.2.1 The Engineer shall do, perform and carry out in a satisfactory and proper manner, 
as determined by the Town, the services set forth in individual Authorizations 
for Services. A form of Authorization for Services is attached hereto as Exhibit 
B. Town shall notify Engineer in writing of Services to be performed by 
execution of an Authorization for Services. Delivery of an Authorization for 
Services shall constitute Engineer's authorization to proceed with the Services 
described in such Authorization. 
1.2.2 Services not anticipated to exceed six (6) hours of Engineer's time may be 
performed without a written Authorization for Services so long as the Town 
Manager or Town Public Works Director has given verbal directions to proceed. 
Any request anticipated to take more than six (6) hours of the Engineer's billable 
time, shall be accompanied by a signed Authorization for Services. If the 
billable hours for a project cannot be determined prior to its commencement, a 
signed Authorization for Services must be submitted to the Town as soon as six 
(6) hours of the Engineer's time is logged. Services shall not proceed in excess 
of six (6) hours on such project until Town has executed the Authorization for 
Services. 
1.3 
Responsibility of the Engineer. 
1.3.1 Engineer hereby agrees that the contract documents, specifications, reports and 
other documents prepared by Engineer will fulfill the purposes of the Services 
authorized and shall meet all applicable code requirements and shall comply 
with applicable laws and regulations. In addition, and not as a limitation on the 
foregoing, such contract documents, specifications, reports and other 
documents prepared by Engineer shall be prepared in accordance with 
professional engineering standards, as applicable. Any review or approval of 
said documents and reports does not diminish these requirements. 
1.3.2 Engineer shall obtain consent from Town for any subcontractor it may retain to 
perform engineering services under this Agreement. 
1.3.3 Engineer shall procure and maintain during the course of this Agreement 
insurance coverage required by Paragraph 4 of this Agreement. 
1.3.4 Engineer shall designate David Sabers as his Engineer Representative and all 
communications shall be directed to him/her. Key Engineer Personnel are set 
forth in Exhibit C. ''Key Personnel" includes the Engineer employee who will 
place his/her license number and signature on key documents and those 
employees who have significant responsibilities regarding the Services and 
Project. Prior to changing such designation Engineer shall first obtain the 
approval of the Town.

1.3.5 Engineer's subcontracts are set forth in Exhibit C attached hereto and made a 
part hereof Any modification to the list of Subcontractors on Exhibit C, either 
by adding, deleting or changing subcontractors, shall require the written 
consent of the Town. 
1.3.6 Engineer shall obtain its own legal, insurance and financial advice regarding 
Engineer's legal, insurance and financial obligations under this Agreement. 
1.3.7 Engineer shall coordinate its activities with the Town's Representative and 
submit its reports to the Town's Representative. 
1.3.8 Engineer shall provide, pay for and insure under the requisite laws and 
regulations all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation, and other 
facilities and services necessary for the proper execution and completion of 
the Services. 
1.3.9 Engineer shall obtain and pay for all business registrations, licenses, permits, 
governmental inspections and governmental fees necessary and customarily 
required for the proper execution and completion of Services. Engineer shall 
pay all applicable taxes. Engineer shall give all notices and comply with all 
laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and lawful orders of any public authority 
bearing on the performance of the Services. 
1.4 
Responsibility of the Town. 
1.4.1 The Town shall cooperate with the Engineer by placing at his disposal all 
available information concerning the Services. Town agrees to obtain its own 
legal, insurance and financial advice Town may require for the Services. 
1.4.2 Town designates Herschel Workman, Public Works Director as its Town 
Representative. All communications to Town shall be through its Town 
Representative. 
1.5 
Contract Term. 
1.5.1 This Contract is deemed to retroactively commence on January 22, 2025 and 
terminate on January 21, 2026. 
2. 
COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT 
2.1 
Compensation. Engineer shall be compensated for Services in accordance with the 
Compensation schedule set forth in the attached Exhibit D unless otherwise set forth in an 
Authorization for Services for a specific project.

2.2 
Method of Payment. Engineer shall be compensated on a monthly basis for Services in 
progress or satisfactorily completed during the prior month upon presentation of an invoice. 
Engineer shall prepare monthly invoices which clearly indicate the Services completed and the 
amount of compensation due for those Services. Services related to a specific Authorization for 
Services shall reference that Authorization for Services. All invoices shall be for services 
completed during the prior month and provided to the Town Representative, Herschel Workman, 
Public Works Director. 
2.3 
Form of W-9 Required. The Engineer shall provide to Town its completed W-9 Form 
prior to receipt of any Compensation. 
3. 
CHANGES TO THE SCOPE OF SERVICES 
3.1 
Change Orders. The Town may, at any time, and by written change order, make changes 
in the services to be performed under this Agreement. A form of change order is attached hereto 
as Exhibit E. If Engineer believes a change in the Scope of Work has been ordered, Engineer 
shall submit a request for a change order in writing within ten (10) days from the date of receipt 
by Engineer of notice of the change. It is distinctly understood and agreed by the parties that no 
claim for extra services provided or materials furnished by Engineer will be allowed by Town 
except as provided herein nor shall Engineer provide any services or furnish any materials not 
covered by this Agreement unless Town first approves in writing. 
4. 
INSURANCE REPRESENTATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS 
4.1 
General. Engineer agrees to comply with all Town ordinances and state and federal laws 
and regulations. Without limiting any obligations or liabilities of Engineer, Engineer shall 
purchase and maintain, at its own expense, hereinafter stipulated minimum insurance with 
insurance companies duly licensed by the State of Arizona (admitted insurer) with an AM Best, 
Inc. rating of A-7 or above or an equivalent qualified unlicensed insurer by the State of Arizona 
(non-admitted insurer) with policies and forms satisfactory to the Town Failure to maintain 
insurance as specified may result in termination of this Agreement at Town's option 
4.2 
No Representation of Coverage Adequacy. By requiring insurance herein, Town does not 
represent that coverage and limits will be adequate to protect Engineer. Town reserves the right 
to review any and all of the insurance policies and/or endorsements cited in this Agreement but 
has no obligation to do so. Failure to demand such evidence of full compliance with the 
insurance requirements set forth in this Agreement or failure to identify any insurance deficiency 
shall not relieve Engineer from, nor be construed or deemed a waiver of its obligation to maintain 
the required insurance at all times during the performance of this Agreement. 
4.3 
Additional Insured. All insurance coverage and self-insured retention or deductible 
portions, except Workers Compensation insurance and Professional Liability insurance if 
applicable, shall name, to the fullest extent permitted by law for claims arising out of the 
performance of this Agreement, Town, its agents, representative, officers, directors, officials and 
employees as Additional Insured as specified under the respective coverage sections of this 
Agreement.

4.4 
Coverage Term. All insurance required herein shall be maintained in full force and effect 
until all Services required to be performed under the terms of this Agreement is satisfactorily 
performed, completed and formally accepted by the Town, unless specified otherwise in this 
Agreement. 
4.5 
Primary Insurance. Engineer's insurance shall be primary insurance as respects 
performance of subject contract and in the protection of the Town as an Additional Insured. 
4.6 
Claims Made. In the event any insurance policies required by this Agreement are written 
on a "claims made" basis, coverage shall extend, either by keeping coverage in force or 
purchasing an extended reporting option, for three (3) years past completion and acceptance of 
the Services evidenced by submission of annual Certificates of Insurance citing applicable 
coverage is in force and contains the provisions as required herein for the three-year period. 
4.7 
Waiver. All policies, including Workers' Compensation Insurance, shall contain a waiver 
of rights of recovery (subrogation) against Town, its agents, representative, officials, directors, 
officers, and employees for any claims arising out of the Services of Engineer. Engineer shall 
arrange to have such subrogation waivers incorporated into each policy via formal written 
endorsement thereto. 
4.8 
Policy Deductibles and or Self-Insured Retentions. The policies set forth in these 
requirements may provide coverage, which contain deductibles or self-insured retention 
amounts. Such deductibles or self-insured retention shall not be applicable with respect to the 
policy limits provided to Town. Engineer shall be solely responsible for any such deductible or 
self-insured retention amount. 
4.9 
Use of Subcontractors. If any Services under this Agreement are subcontracted in any 
way, Engineer shall execute written agreement with Subcontractor containing the same 
Indemnification Clause and Insurance Requirements set forth herein protecting Town and 
Engineer. Engineer shall be responsible for executing the agreement with Subcontractor and 
obtaining Certificates of Insurance verifying the insurance requirements. 
4.10 
Evidence of Insurance. Prior to commencing any Services under this Agreement, 
Engineer shall furnish Town with Certificate(s) of Insurance, or formal endorsements as required 
by this Agreement, issued by Engineer's Insurer(s) as evidence that policies are placed with 
acceptable insurers as specified herein and provide the required coverage's, conditions, and 
limits of coverage specified in this Agreement and that such coverage and provisions are in full 
force and effect. Acceptance and reliance by the Town on a Certificate of Insurance shall not 
waive or alter in any way the insurance requirements or obligations of this Agreement. Such 
Certificate(s) shall identify the Agreement and be sent to the Town Risk Manager. If any of the 
above cited policies expire during the life of this Agreement, it shall be Engineer's responsibility 
to forward renewal Certificates within ten (10) days after the renewal date containing all the 
aforementioned insurance provisions. Certificates shall specifically cite the following 
provisions:

4.10.1 Town, its agents, representatives, officers, directors, officials and employees 
as an Additional Insured as follows: 
a. 
Commercial General Liability-Under ISO Form CG 20 10 04 13 or 
equivalent. 
b. 
Auto Liability-Under ISO Form CA 20 48 10 13 or equivalent. 
c. 
Excess Liability-Follow Form to underlying insurance. 
 
4.10.2 Engineer's insurance shall be primary insurance as respects performance of this 
Agreement. 
4.10.3 Certificate shall cite that should any of the above-described policies be cancelled 
before the expiration date thereat notice will be delivered in accordance with 
the policy provisions. 
4.10.4 Project descriptive information including: 
a. 
Project Name 
b. 
Project Number 
c. 
Contract Number 
 
4.11 
Required Coverage: 
4.11.1 Commercial General Liability: Engineer shall maintain "occurrence" form 
Commercial Liability Insurance with an unimpaired limit of not less than 
$1,000,000 for each occurrence, $2,000,000 Products and Completed Operations 
Annual Aggregate, and a $2,000,000 General Aggregate Limit. Commercial 
General Liability coverage specifically shall contain contractual liability 
insurance covering the contractual obligations of this Contract. The policy shall 
cover liability arising from premises, operations, independent contractors, 
products-completed operations, personal injury and advertising injury. Coverage 
under the policy will be at least as broad as Insurance Services Office, Inc. policy 
form CG 00 010 93 or equivalent thereat including but not limited to, separation 
of insured clause. To the fullest extent allowed by law, for claims arising out of 
the performance of this Agreement, Town, its agents, representative, officers, 
directors, officials and employees shall be cited as an Additional Insured 
Endorsement form CG 20 37 04 13 or equivalent, which shall read ''Who is an 
Insured” (Section II) is amended to include as an insured the person or 
organization shown in the Schedule, but only with respect to liability arising out 
of  your Work for that insured by or for you. If any Excess insurance is utilized 
to fulfill the requirements of this paragraph, such Excess insurance shall be 
''follow form" equal or broader in coverage scope than underlying insurance.

4.11.2 Professional Liability: Engineer shall maintain Professional Liability insurance 
covering errors and admissions arising out of the Services performed by 
Engineer, or anyone employed by Engineer, or anyone for whose acts, mistakes, 
errors and omissions Engineer is legally liable, with an unimpaired liability 
insurance limit of $1,000,000 each claim and $2,000,000 all claims. In the event 
the Professional Liability insurance policy is written on a "claims made" basis, 
coverage shall extend for three (3) years past completion and acceptance of the 
Services, and Engineer shall be required to submit Certificates of Insurance 
evidencing proper coverage is in effect as required above. 
4.11.3 Vehicle Liability: Engineer shall maintain Business Automobile Liability 
Insurance with a limit of $1,000,000 each occurrence on Engineer's owned, 
hired, and non-owned vehicles assigned to or used in the performance of the 
Engineer's Services under this Agreement. Coverage will be at least as broad as 
Insurance Services Office, Inc. coverage code "1" any auto policy form CA 00 
0112 93 or equivalent thereof To the fullest extent allowed by law, for claims 
arising out of performance of this Agreement, Town, its agents, representative, 
officers, directors, officials and employees shall be cited as an Additional Insured 
under the Insurance Service Offices, Inc. Business Auto Policy Designated 
Insured Endorsement form CA 20 48 10 13 or equivalent. If any Excess 
insurance is utilized to fulfill the requirements of this paragraph, such Excess 
insurance shall be ''follow form'' equal or broader in coverage scope than 
underlying insurance. 
4.11.4 Workers' Compensation Insurance: Engineer shall maintain Workers' 
Compensation insurance to cover obligations imposed by federal and state 
statutes having jurisdiction of Engineer's employees engaged in the performance 
Services under this Agreement and shall also maintain Employer Liability 
Insurance of not less than $500,000 for each accident, $500,000 disease for each 
employee and $1,000,000 disease policy limit. 
5. 
INDEMNIFICATION 
5.1 
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Engineer, its successors and assigns shall 
indemnify and hold harmless the Town, its officers and employees from and against all 
liabilities, damages, losses and costs (including reasonable attorney fees and court costs) to the 
extent caused by the negligence, recklessness or intentional wrongful conduct of Engineer or 
other persons employed or used by the Engineer in the performance of this Agreement. 
Engineer's duty to indemnify and hold harmless the Town, its officers and employees shall 
arise in connection with any claim, damage, loss or expense that is attributable to bodily injury, 
sickness, disease, death, or injury to, impairment, or destruction of property including loss of 
use of resulting there from, caused by Engineer's negligence, recklessness or intentional 
wrongful conduct in the performance of this Agreement and the negligence, recklessness or 
intentional wrongful conduct of any person employed by Engineer or used by Engineer in the 
performance of this Agreement.

5.2 
Insurance provisions set forth in this Agreement are separate and independent from the 
indemnity provisions of this paragraph and shall not be construed in any way to limit the 
scope and magnitude of the indemnity provisions. The indemnity provisions of this paragraph 
shall not be construed in any way to limit the scope and magnitude and applicability of the 
insurance provisions. 
6. 
TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT 
6.1 
Termination. The Town may, by written notice to the Engineer, terminate this Agreement 
in whole or in part with seven (7) days' notice, either for the Town's convenience or because of 
the failure of the Engineer to fulfill his contract obligations. Upon receipt of such notice, the 
Engineer shall: (1) immediately discontinue all services affected (unless the notice directs 
otherwise), and (2) deliver to the Town copies of all data, drawings, reports, estimates, 
summaries, and such other information and materials as may have been accumulated by the 
Engineer in performing this Agreement, whether completed or in process. This Agreement may 
be terminated in whole or in part by the Engineer in the event of substantial failure by the Town 
to fulfill its obligations. 
6.2 
Payment to Engineer Upon Termination. If the Agreement is terminated, the Town shall 
pay the Engineer for the services rendered prior thereto in accordance with percent completion 
at the time work is suspended minus previous payments. 
7. 
ASSURANCES 
7.1 
Solicitations for Subcontractors, Including Procurements of Materials and Equipment. 
In all solicitations either by competitive bidding or negotiation made by the Engineer for 
Services to be performed under a subcontract, including procurements of materials or leases of 
equipment, each potential subcontractor or supplier shall be notified by the Engineer of the 
Engineer's obligations under this Agreement and any Regulations relative to nondiscrimination 
on the grounds of race, color or national origin. 
7.2 
Immigration Law Compliance Warranty. As required by A.R.S.§ 41-4401, Engineer 
hereby warrants its compliance with all federal immigration laws and regulations that relate to 
its employees and A.RS. § 23-214(A). Engineer further warrants that after hiring an employee, 
Engineer verifies the employment eligibility of the employee through the E-Verify program If 
Engineer uses any subcontractors in performance of the Work, subcontractors shall warrant their 
compliance with all federal immigration laws and regulations that relate to its employees and 
A.RS. § 23-214(A), and subcontractors shall further warrant that after hiring an employee, such 
subcontractor verifies the employment eligibility of the employee through the E-Verify program 
A breach of this warranty shall be deemed a material breach of this Agreement that is subject to 
penalties up to and including termination of the Contract. Engineer is subject to a penalty of 
$100 per day for the first violation, $500 per day for the second violation, and $1,000 per day 
for the third violation. The Town, at its option, may terminate the Agreement after the third 
violation. Engineer shall not be deemed in material breach of this Agreement if the Engineer 
and/or subcontractors establish compliance with the employment verification provisions of 
Sections 274A and 274B of the federal Immigration and Nationality Act and the E-Verify

requirements contained in A.RS. § 23-214(A). The Town retains the legal right to inspect the 
papers of any Engineer or subcontractor employee who works on the Contract to ensure that the 
Engineer or subcontractor is complying with the warranty.  Any inspection will be conducted 
after reasonable notice and at reasonable times. If state law is amended, the parties may modify 
this paragraph consistent with state law. 
7.3 
Examination of Records. The Engineer agrees that duly authorized representatives of the 
Town shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after final payment under this Contract, have 
access to and the right to examine any directly pertinent books, documents, papers, and records 
of the Engineer involving transactions related to this Agreement. 
7.4 
Ownership of Documents and Other Data. Original documents and other data prepared 
or obtained under the terms of this Contract or any change order are and will remain the property 
of the Town unless otherwise agreed to by both parties. Town may use such documents for other 
purposes without further compensation to the Engineer; however, any reuse without written 
verification or adaptation by Engineer for the specific purpose intended will be at Town’s sole 
risk and without liability or legal exposure to Engineer. Any verification or adaptation of the 
documents by Engineer for other purposes than contemplated herein will entitle Engineer to 
further compensation as agreed upon between the parties. 
7.5 
Litigation. Should litigation be necessary to enforce any term or provision of this 
Agreement, or to collect any damages claimed or portion of the amount payable under this 
Agreement, that all litigation and collection expenses, witness fees, court costs, and reasonable 
attorneys' fees incurred shall be paid to the prevailing party. 
7.6 
Independent Engineer.  This Contract does not create an employee/employer relationship 
between the parties. It is the parties' intention that the Engineer will be an independent Engineer 
and not Town's employee for all purposes, including, but not limited to, the application of the 
Fair Labor Standards Act, Federal Insurance Contribution Act, the Social Security Act, the 
Federal Unemployment Tax Act, the Internal Revenue Code, the Immigration and Naturalization 
Act, Arizona revenue and taxation laws, Arizona Workers' Compensation Law, and Arizona 
Unemployment Insurance Law. The Engineer agrees that it is a separate and independent 
enterprise from Town, that it has a full opportunity to find other business, that it has made its 
own investment in its business, and that it will utilize a high level of skill necessary to perform 
the work. This Contract shall not be construed as creating any joint employment relationship 
between the Engineer and Town, and Town will not be liable for any obligation incurred by the 
Engineer, including but not limited to unpaid minimum wages and/or overtime premiums. 
7.7 
Sole Agreement. There are no understandings or agreements except as herein expressly 
stated. 
7.8 
Notices. Any notice to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing, shall be deemed 
to have been given when personally served or when mailed by certified or registered mail, 
addressed as follows:

TOWN: 
 
 
 
 
 
ENGINEER: 
Herschel Workman, Public Works Director  
GHD, Inc. 
Town of Wickenburg  
 
 
 
4747 North 22nd Street, Suite 200 
155 North Tegner, Suite A 
 
 
 
Phoenix, Arizona 85016 
Wickenburg, Arizona 85390 
The address may be changed from time to time by either party by serving notices as 
provided above. 
7.9 
Controlling Law. This Agreement is to be governed by the laws of the State of Arizona. 
8. 
SUSPENSION OF WORK 
8.1 
Order to Suspend. The Town may order the Engineer, in writing, to suspend all or any part 
of the Services for such period of time as he may determine to be appropriate for the convenience of 
the Town. 
8.2 
Adjustment to Contract Fee. If the performance of all or any part of the Services is, for any 
unreasonable period of time, suspended or delayed by an act of the Town in the administration of 
this Agreement, or by its failure to act within the time specified in this Agreement (or if no time is 
specified, within a reasonable time), an adjustment shall be made for any increase in cost of 
performance of this Agreement necessarily caused by such unreasonable suspension or modified in 
writing accordingly. However, no adjustment shall be made under this clause for any suspension or 
delay to the extent (1) that performance was suspended or delayed for any other cause, including the 
fault or negligence of the Engineer, or (2) for which an equitable adjustment is provided for or 
excluded under any other provision of this Agreement. 
9. 
INTERESTS AND BENEFITS 
9.1 
Interest of Engineer. The Engineer covenants that he presently has no interest and shall not 
acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the 
performance of services required to be performed under this Agreement. The Engineer further 
covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, no person having any such interest shall be 
employed. 
9.2 
Interest of Town Members and Others. No officer, member or employee of the Town and no 
member of its governing body, who exercises any functions or responsibilities in the review or 
approval of the undertaking or carrying out of the services to be performed under this Agreement, 
shall participate in any decision relating to this Agreement which affects his personal interest or have 
any personal or pecuniary interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement or the process thereof 
9.3 
Notice Regarding A.RS. §38-511. This Contract is subject to cancellation under A.R.S. § 
Section 38- 511.

10. 
ASSIGNABILITY 
The Engineer shall not assign any interest in this Agreement and shall not transfer any interest in 
the same without the prior written consent of the Town thereto. 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties agree to the retroactive commencement date of 
January 22, 2025 of this Contract as of the day last written below. 
WICKENBURG: 
 
 
 
 
ENGINEER: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GHD Inc., a California for-profit (business) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
corporation 
By:  
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Its:  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Its:  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date:   
 
 
 
 
 
Date:   
 
 
 
 
 
ATTEST: 
 
______________________________ 
Amy Brown, MMC, Town Clerk 
 
APPROVED AS TO FORM: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trish Stuhan, Town Attorney 
Pierce Coleman PLLC

EXHIBIT A  
SCOPE OF WORK 
Engineer shall provide the following services when requested in accordance with Paragraph 
1.2.1 or 1.2.2 of the Agreement for Town Engineer Services. 
1. 
TOWN ENGINEERING AND PLANNING SERVICES 
A. 
Administrative Duties 
 
1. 
Analyze the Town's needs and prepare and administer long and short-
range programs consistent with the economic capabilities of the 
Town. 
2. 
Attend staff level meetings with the Town staff: public officials, 
community leaders, developers, contractors and the general public. 
3. 
Attend Town Council, Planning Commission, Committee and other 
meetings as required and as authorized. 
4. 
Review and comment on planning programs and land development 
controls. 
5. 
Recommend regulations and guidelines pertaining to engineering 
and planning matters. 
6. 
Provide technical assistance for Town personnel assigned to public 
works, planning and zoning, and building safety activities. 
7. 
Advise the Town as to engineering, planning and construction 
financing available from other governmental agencies and when so 
directed, prepare and initiate application for such funding. 
8. 
Establish working relationships and coordination with all other 
public agencies, Federal State, and County Departments, and private 
utilities involving engineering and planning matters affecting the 
Town. 
 
B. Development Review 
1. 
Review plats and other submittals for land divisions for proposed 
developments and make recommendations as to engineering, 
planning and zoning matters. 
2. 
Perform the statutory functions of Town Engineer pertaining to the 
review and checking of land development activities. 
3. 
Check improvement plans for facilities under the jurisdiction of the 
Town. 
4. 
Establish performance and labor and material bond amounts when 
required and require the posting of such securities and other 
development fees within the proper title sequence of such 
development review. 
5. 
Provide field inspection during the construction of such 
improvements by private developers and, at the proper time,

recommend notices of completion and acceptance of the work. 
6. 
Provide such necessary and related functions as are the normal 
practice of the Town in the engineering and planning review of 
private developments. 
C. Public Works Permits and Inspection 
1. 
Provide construction observation of permit work within Town 
streets, easements and rights-of- way. 
2. 
Check plans and specifications and provide construction 
administration and observation for Town projects designed by 
others. 
 
D. Capital Projects 
1. 
When so authorized, prepare plans and specifications for Town 
projects. 
2. 
Provide 
design 
survey, 
construction 
survey, 
construction 
administration and observation for Town projects. 
3. 
Provide special engineering reports regarding various matters of a 
technical nature that may from time to time come before the Town. 
 
II. BUILDING SAFETY SERVICES 
A. General  
1. 
Engineer shall provide plan checking services as authorized by the 
Building Official for commercial, industrial and residential projects. 
Engineer shall also provide building inspection services for 
commercial, industrial and residential projects as directed by the 
Building Official on a case-by-case basis. 
2. 
Engineer shall, when authorized by the Building Official, perform 
such additional Building Safety Services as requested. 
 
B. Plan Checking 
Engineer shall review plans prepared by or on behalf of the applicant 
for compliance with the ordinances of Town. Engineer will review for 
completeness and correctness of building design as defined by drawings, 
specification, design calculations and reports and furnish written comment 
letters of all corrections required. Engineer will perform recheck of the 
corrected plans and documents as indicated by the correction letter. 
Engineer shall maintain close liaison with other Town departments in order 
that the requirements of those departments are incorporated within such 
building plans. Engineer shall arrange reviews by other appropriate 
agencies having jurisdiction in such matters relative to the enforcement of 
the Fire Codes, Sanitation Codes and Health Codes.

C. Building Inspection 
Engineer shall provide building inspection services as requested by the 
Building Official during the course of construction to enforce 
compliance with the conditions of approval, provisions of the Town's 
ordinances and the Code requirements set forth on the plans for which 
the permit was issued.

EXHIBIT B 
AUTHORIZATION FOR SERVICES NO. --- 
RE: Agreement for Town Engineer Services between the Town of Wickenburg, Arizona and 
GHD, Inc. 
DATE: _________________________________________ 
SCOPE OF WORK 
 
PROJECT MANAGER: 
 
START DATE: 
 
COMPLETION DATE: 
 
ESTIMATED FEE: 
 
METHOD OF PAYMENT: 
 
The provisions of the Agreement for Town Engineer Services are hereby incorporated into 
and made a part of this Authorization for Services. 
 
_______________________________ 
 
_________________________________ 
ENGINEER  
 
 
 
 
TOWN

EXHIBIT C 
ENGINEER’S KEY PERSONNEL AND SUBCONTRACTORS 
 
KEY PERSONNEL: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SUBCONTRACTORS:

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EXHIBIT D 
COMPENSATION 
A. COMPENSATION 
 
Engineer shall invoice the Town on a monthly basis for the actual hours spent by Engineer 
and/or his or her employees on various assignments as directed by the Town. The hourly rates 
thus charged will be in accordance with the following schedule to include Engineer's 
overhead, payroll costs, fringe benefits, profit and ordinary expenses such as copying, 
telephone, drafting materials, and other routine costs. Sub-consultant hourly rates may vary 
from those listed below and will be reviewed with the Town Manager prior to engagement 
when possible. Engineer will invoice separately to Town with prior authorization such 
extraordinary expenses as large printing costs, aerial photography, soils investigations, or 
other special consultant services required to complete the work. The invoices shall 
adequately describe the work accomplished and the cost of each item of work. 
General Town Engineering, Planning and Development Coordination Services: 
Contract Title 
GHD Class 
GHD Title 
Rate 
Project Director 
A002 
Senior Technical 
Director 2 
$323/hr 
Senior Project 
Manager/Engineer 
A003 
Senior Technical 
Director 3 
$300/hr 
A004 
Technical Director 1 
$284/hr 
A005 
Technical Director 2 
$263/hr 
Discipline Lead Engineer 
A006 
Senior Professional 1 
$239/hr 
A007 
Senior Professional 2 
$223/hr 
Project Engineer 
A008 
Professional 1 
$215/hr 
Staff Engineer 
A009 
Professional 1 
$182/hr 
A010 
Professional 2 
$162/hr 
Engineer-in-Training 
A011 
Intern 
$150/hr 
Administrator 
D008 
Project Analyst 4 
$170/hr 
D009 
Project Analyst 5 
$146/hr 
D010 
Project Analyst 6 
$102/hr 
Principal 
A001 
Senior Technical 
Director 1 
$348/hr 
 
B. REIMBURSABLE COSTS 
 
All costs must be submitted with monthly bill addressed to Town Representative, Herschel 
Workman, Public Works Director.

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EXHIBIT E  
CHANGE ORDER 
 
CHANGE ORDER NO.  
 
 
Distribution: 
TOWN  
 
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ENGINEER 
 
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OTHER 
 
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PROJECT 
______________ 
DATE: __________________ 
OWNER: Town of Wickenburg  
Engineer: 
AGREEMENT DATED: ____________________________________ 
CHANGES: The Agreement is changed as follows: 
 
 
Not valid until signed by both Town and Engineer. 
 
The original compensation was_________________________  
Net change by previously authorized Change Orders _____________________________________ 
The compensation prior to this Change Order was ________________________________________ 
The compensation will be increased by this Change Order in the amount of_____________________ 
The new compensation under the Agreement including this Change Order will be _______________ 
The Contract Time will increase by ____________________________________________________ 
ACCEPTANCE STATUS:  
_____________________________________  
_____________________________________ 
Engineer 
 
 
 
 
 
Town of Wickenburg 
Printed Name ___________________________ 
Printed Name __________________________ 
Date Signed _____________________________ 
Date Signed ___________________________