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HomeMy WebLinkAbout21-111 Resolution No. 2 1-111 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH RAMBOLL AMERICAS INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS, INC. F/K/A O'BRIEN&GERE, INC. OF NORTH AMERICA FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTIGATIONS RELATING TO A FORMER LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK AT 1010 WING STREET, ELGIN, ILLINOIS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,ILLINOIS,that pursuant to Elgin Municipal Code Section 5.02.020B(9) the City Council hereby finds that an exception to the requirements of the procurement ordinance is necessary and in the best interest of the city; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Richard G. Kozal, City Manager, and Kimberly A. Dewis, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute an Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Ramboll Americas Integrated Solutions,Inc.,f/k/a O'Brien&Gere,Inc. of North America, for professional services in connection with environmental investigations relating to a former leaking underground storage tank at the City owned Wing Park property at 1010 Wing Street, Elgin, Illinois, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: August 11, 2021 Adopted: August 11, 2021 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 Attest: s/Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this l lth day of August, 2021,by and between the CITY OF ELGIN, an Illinois municipal corporation (hereinafter referred to as "CITY") and Ramboll Americas Integrated Solutions, Inc., f/k/a O'Brien&Gere, Inc. of North America(hereinafter referred to as "CONSULTANT"). WHEREAS,the CITY desires to engage the CONSULTANT to furnish certain professional services for environmental investigations relating to a former leaking underground storage tank at the City owned Wing Park property at 1010 Wing Street, Elgin, Illinois(hereinafter referred to as the"PROJECT"); and WHEREAS,the CONSULTANT represents that it is in compliance with Illinois Statutes relating to professional registration of individuals and has the necessary expertise and experience to furnish such services upon the terms and conditions set forth herein below. NOW,THEREFORE,it is hereby agreed by and between the CITY and the CONSULTANT that the CITY does hereby retain the CONSULTANT for and in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged to perform the services relating to the PROJECT as described herein,subj ect to the followingterms and conditions and stipulations,to-wit: 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES A. All work hereunder shall be performed under the direction of the Corporation Counsel of the CITY,herein after referred to as the"DIRECTOR". B. The CONSULTANT shall provide the environmental services relating to the former underground leaking storage tank at the City owned Wing Park property at 1010 Wing Street, Elgin, Illinois, as outlined in the CONSULTANT's proposal therefore dated February 8, 2021, attached hereto and made a part hereof as Attachment A. In the event of any conflict between the terms of this agreement and Attachment A, the terms of this agreement shall supersede and control. C. The CONSULTANT agrees to correct or re-perform,without additional cost to the CITY,any Service not performed in accordance with the professional standard of care prevailing at the time and in the place where such Service is performed. 2. SCHEDULE The CONSULTANT shall initiate PROJECT activities upon written authorization from the CITY to proceed. The CONSULTANT will complete the services in a timely fashion based on a mutually acceptable schedule to ensure progress is made on the site. The estimated time for completion,dependent on laboratory turnaround time,is approximately eight weeks. Neither party shall be liable for loss or damage suffered by the other as a result of any failure or delay in the performance of its obligations under the Agreement caused by a Force Majeure event or circumstance beyond its reasonable control.The party relying on this provision shall give prompt notice to the other party of the event or circumstance and shall take all reasonable steps to resume performance at the earliest possible date. In the event of a Force Majeure,the time for performance of Services shall be extended by the number of days from the date notice is given until performance is able to be resumed 3. WORK PRODUCT All work product prepared by the CONSULTANT pursuant hereto including,but not limited to,reports,plans,designs,calculations,work drawings,studies,photographs,models and recommendations shall be the property of the CITY and shall be delivered to the CITY upon request of the DIRECTOR;provided,however,that the CONSULTANT mayretain copies of such work product for its records. CONSULTANT's execution of this Agreement shall constitute CONSULTANT's conveyance and assignment of all right, title and interest, including but not limited to any copyright interest,by the CONSULTANT to the CITY of all such work product prepared by the CONSULTANT pursuant to this Agreement. The CITY shall have the right either on its own or through such other consultants as determined by the CITY to utilize and/or amend such work product. Any such amendment to such work product shall be at the sole risk of the CITY. Such work product is not intended or represented to be suitable for reuse by the CITY on any extension to the PROJECT oron any other project,and such reuse shall be at the sole risk of the CITY without liability or legal exposure to the CONSULTANT. 4. PAYMENTS TO THE CONSULTANT A. The CITY shall reimburse the CONSULTANT for services provided under this Agreement on a time and materials basis with a total fee not to exceed Thirty Thousand Six Hundred and Thirty-Five Dollars($30,635.00). Such total fee and the components thereof are set forth in Attachment A. B. The CITY shall make periodic payments to the CONSULTANT based upon actual progress within thirty(30) days after receipt and approval of invoice. Said periodic payments to the CONSULTANT shall not exceed the amounts shown in Attachment A,and full payments for each task shall not be made until the task is completed and accepted by the DIRECTOR. 5. INVOICES A. The CONSULTANT shall submit invoices in a format approved by the CITY. B. The CONSULTANT shall maintain records showing actual time devoted and cost incurred. The CONSULTANT shall permit the authorized representative of the CITY to inspect and audit all data and records of the CONSULTANT forwork done under this Agreement. The CONSULTANT shall make these records available at -2- reasonable times during the Agreement period and for one(1)year after termination of this Agreement. 6. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT Notwithstanding any other provision hereof,the CITY mayterminate this Agreement at any time upon thirty(30)days prior written notice to the CONSULTANT.In the event that this Agreement is so terminated, the CONSULTANT shall be paid for services actually performed and reimbursable expenses actually incurred prior to termination, except that reimbursement shall not exceed the amount set forth under Paragraph 4 above. 7. TERM This Agreement shall become effective as ofthe date the CONSULTANT is given a notice to proceed and, unless terminated for cause or pursuant to Paragraph 6, shall be deemed concluded on the date the CITY determines that all ofthe CONSULTANT's workunder this Agreement is completed. A determination of completion shall not constitute a waiverof any rights or claims which the CITY may have or thereafter acquire with respect to any term or provision of this Agreement. 8. NOTICE OF CLAIM If the CONSULTANT wishes to make a claim for additional compensation as a result of action taken by the CITY,the CONSULTANT shall give written notice of his claim within fifteen(15)days after occurrence of such action. No claim for additional compensation shall be valid unless so made. Any changes in the CONSULTANT's fee shall be valid onlyto the extent that such changes are included in writing signed by the CITY and the CONSULTANT. Regardless ofthe decision ofthe DIRECTOR relative to a claim submitted by the CONSULTANT, all work required under this Agreement as determined by the DIRECTOR shall proceed without interruption. 9. BREACH OF CONTRACT If either party violates or breaches any material term of this Agreement,such violation or breach shall be deemed to constitute a default,and the other party has the right to seek such administrative,contractual or legal remedies as may be suitable to the violation or breach; and,in addition,if either party,by reason of any default,fails within fifteen(15)days after notice thereof by the other party to comply with the conditions of the Agreement,the other party may terminate this Agreement.Notwithstanding the foregoing,or anything else to the contrary in this Agreement,with the sole exception of an action to recover the monies the CITY has agreed to pay to the CONSULTANT pursuant to Paragraph(s)4 and/or 8 hereof, no action shall be commenced by the CONSULTANT against the CITY for monetary damages. CONSULTANT hereby further waives any and all claims or rights to interest on money claimed to be due pursuant to this Agreement,and waives any and all such rights to interest which it claims it may otherwise be entitled pursuant to law,including,but not - 3 - limited to, the Local Government Prompt Payment Act (50 ILCS 50111, et seq.), as amended,or the Illinois Interest Act(815 ILCS 205/1, et seq.), as amended. The parties hereto further agree that any action by the CONSULTANT arising out of this Agreement must be filed within one year of the date the alleged cause of action arose or the same will be time-barred.The provisions of this paragraph shall survive any expiration,completion and/or termination of this Agreement. 10. INDEMNIFICATION To the fullest extent permitted by law,CONSULTANT agrees to and shall indemnify and hold harmless the CITY,its officers,employees boards and commissions from and against any and all claims, suits, judgments, costs, attorneys fees, damages or other relief, including, but not limited to, workers' compensation claims, arising out of negligent actions or omissions or willful misconduct of the CONSULTANT in connection herewith,including negligence or omissions of employees or agents of the CONSULTANT arising out of the performance of this Agreement. The provisions of this paragraph shall survive any expiration,completion and/or termination of this Agreement. Each party waives any right it may have against the other at law or in equity to demand or receive consequential or punitive damages. 11. NO PERSONAL LIABILITY No official,director,officer,agent or employee of either Party shall be charged personally or held contractually liable under any term or provision of this Agreement or because of their execution, approval or attempted execution of this Agreement. 12. INSURANCE CONSULTANT shall provide,maintain and pay for during the term of this Agreement the following types and amounts of insurance: A. Comprehensive Liability.The CONSULTANT shall provide,pay for and maintain in effect, during the term of this Agreement, a policy of comprehensive general liability insurance with limits of at least$1,000,000 aggregate for bodily injury and $1,000,000 aggregate for property damage. The CONSULTANT shall deliver to the DIRECTOR a Certificate of Insurance naming the CITY as additional insured. The policy shall not be modified or terminated without thirty(30) days prior written notice to the DIRECTOR. The Certificate of Insurance shall include the contractual obligation assumed by the CONSULTANT under Paragraph 10 entitled"Indemnification". This insurance shall be primary and non-contributory to any other insurance or self- -4- insurance programs afforded to the CITY. There shall be no endorsement or modification of this insurance to make it excess over other available insurance. B. Comprehensive Automobile Liability. Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance covering all owned,non-owned and hired motor vehicles with limits of not less than$500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and/or property damage. C. Combined Single Limit Policy. The requirements for insurance coverage for the general liability and auto exposures may be met with a combined single limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence subject to a$1,000,000 aggregate. D. Professional Liability. The CONSULTANT shall carry CONSULTANT's Professional Liability Insurance covering claims resulting from error,omissions or negligent acts with a combined single limit of not less than$1,000,000 per claim.A Certificate of Insurance shall be submitted to the DIRECTOR as evidence of insurance protection. The policy shall not be modified or terminated without thirty (30)days prior written notice to the DIRECTOR. 13. NONDISCRIMINATION In all hiring or employment made possible or resulting from this Agreement,there shall be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of sex,age,race, color,creed,national origin,marital status,of the presence of any sensory,mental or physical handicap,unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification,and this requirement shall apply to, but not be limited to, the following: employment advertising, layoff or termination,rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection fortraining,including apprenticeship. No person shall be denied or subjected to discrimination in receipt of the benefit of any services or activities made possible by or resulting from this Agreement on the grounds of sex,race,color,creed,national origin,age except minimum age and retirement provisions, marital status or the presence of any sensory,mental or physical handicap. Any violation of this provision shall be considered a violation of a material provision of this Agreement and shall be grounds for cancellation, termination or suspension, in whole or in part, of the Agreement by the CITY. 14. ASSIGNMENT AND SUCCESSORS This Agreement and each and every portion thereof shall be binding upon the successors and the assigns of the parties hereto; provided, however, that no assignment shall be made without the prior written consent of the CITY. 15. DELEGATIONS AND SUBCONTRACTORS Any assignment,delegation or subcontracting shall be subj ect to all the terms,conditions and - 5 - other provisions of this Agreement and the CONSULTANT shall remain liable to the CITY with respect to each and every item,condition and other provision hereof to the same extent that the CONSULTANT would have been obligated if it had done the work itself and no assignment, delegation or subcontract had been made. Any proposed subcontractor shall require the CITY's advanced written approval. 16. NO CO-PARTNERSHIP OR AGENCY This Agreement shall not be construed so as to create a partnership, joint venture, employment or other agency relationship between the parties hereto. 17. SEVERABILITY The parties intend and agreed that,if any paragraph,sub-paragraph,phrase,clause or other provision of this Agreement,or any portion thereof,shall be held to be void or otherwise unenforceable, all other portions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. 18. HEADINGS The headings of the several paragraphs of this Agreement are inserted only as a matter of convenience and for reference and in no way are they intended to define,limit or describe the scope of intent of any provision of this Agreement,nor shall they be construed to affect in any manner the terms and provisions hereof or the interpretation or construction thereof. 19. MODIFICATION OR AMENDMENT This Agreement and its attachments constitutes the entire Agreement of the parties on the subject matter hereof and may not be changed,modified,discharged or extended except by written amendment duly executed by the parties. Each party agrees that no representations or warranties shall be binding upon the other party unless expressed in writing herein or in a duly executed amendment hereof, or change order as herein provided. 20. APPLICABLE LAW This Agreement shall be deemed to have been made in,and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois. Venue for the resolution of any disputes or the enforcement of any rights pursuant to this Agreement shall be in the Circuit Court of Kane County, Illinois. 21. NEWS RELEASES The CONSULTANT may not issue any news releases without prior approval from the DIRECTOR, nor will the CONSULTANT make public proposals developed under this Agreement without prior written approval from the DIRECTOR prior to said documentation becoming matters of public record. - 6- 22. COOPERATION WITH OTHER CONSULTANTS The CONSULTANT shall cooperate with any other consultants in the CITY's employ or any work associated with the PROJECT. 23. INTERFERENCE WITH PUBLIC CONTRACTING The CONSULTANT certifies hereby that it is not barred from bidding on this contract as a result of a violation of 720 ILCS 5/33E et seq.or any similar state or federal statute regarding bid rigging. 24. SEXUAL HARASSMENT As a condition of this contract, the CONSULTANT shall have written sexual harassment policies that include, at a minimum, the following information: A. the illegality of sexual harassment; B. the definition of sexual harassment under state law; C. a description of sexual harassment,utilizing examples; D. the vendor's internal complaint process including penalties; E. the legal recourse,investigative and complaint process available through the Illinois Department of Human Rights, and the Illinois Human Rights Commission; F. directions on how to contact the department and commission; G. protection against retaliation as provided by Section 6-101 of the Human Rights Act. A copy of the policies shall be provided by CONSULTANT to the Department of Human Rights upon request 775 ILCS 5/2-105. 25. SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM. As a condition of this Agreement,CONSULTANT shall have in place a written substance abuse prevention program which meets or exceeds the program requirements in the Substance Abuse Prevention Public Works Project Act at 820 ILCS 265/1 et seq. A copy of such policy shall be provided to the City's Assistant City Manager prior to the entry into and execution of this Agreement. 26. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - 7- All recommendations and other communications bythe CONSULTANT to the DIRECTOR and to other participants which may affect cost or time of completion, shall be made or confirmed in writing. The DIRECTOR may also require other recommendations and communications by the CONSULTANT be made or confirmed in writing. 27. NOTICES All notices, reports and documents required under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be mailed by First Class Mail,postage prepaid, addressed as follows: A. As to the CITY: William A. Cogley Corporation Counsel City of Elgin 150 Dexter Court Elgin, Illinois 60120-5555 B. As to the CONSULTANT: John M.Nardozzi, P.E. Principal Engineer Ramboll 300 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 2700 Chicago, Illinois 60606 28. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement it is expressly agreed and understood that in connection with the performance of this Agreement that the CONSULTANT shall comply with all applicable federal, state,city and other requirements of law,including,but not limited to, any applicable requirements regarding prevailing wages, minimum wage, workplace safety and legal status of employees. Without limiting the foregoing, CONSULTANT hereby certifies, represents and warrants to the CITY that all CONSULTANT's employees and/or agents who will be providing products and/or services with respect to this Agreement shall be legally authorized to work in the United States. CONSULTANT shall also at its expense secure all permits and licenses,pay all charges and fees and give all notices necessary and incident to the due and lawful prosecution of the work, and/or the products and/or services to be provided for in this Agreement. The CITY shall have the right to audit any records in the possession or control of the CONSULTANT to determine CONSULTANT's compliance with the provisions of this paragraph. In the event the CITY proceeds with such an audit the CONSULTANT shall make available to the CITY the CONSULTANT's relevant records at no cost to the CITY. CONSULTANT shall pay any and all costs associated with any such audit. - 8 - 29. EXECUTION This Agreement may be executed in counterparts,each of which shall be an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same Agreement. This Agreement may be executed electronically and any signed copy of this Agreement transmitted by fax machine or email shall be treated in all manners and respects as an original document. The signature of any party on a copy of this Agreement transmitted by fax machine or e-mail shall be considered for these purposes an original signature and shall have the same legal effect as an original signature. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have entered into and executed this AGREEMENT effective as of the date and year first written above. CITY OF ELGIN: RAMBOLL AMERICAS INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS, INC., F/K/A O'BRIEN &GERE Z' ENGINEERS, INC. OF NORTH AMERICA: By: Richard G. Kozal, C-ft—ytimy Signature Att s By: Name/Print: John M. Nardozzi Title: Senior Managing Engineer City Clerk FALegal Dept\Agreement\Ramboll Agr-Wing Park Storage Tank-1010 Wing St-7-19-2Ldocx - 9- ATTACHMENT A SCOPE OF SERVICES ATTACHMENT A ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH Mr. William A. Cogley Corporation Counsel/Chief Development Officer City of Elgin 150 Dexter Court Elgin, IL 60120 Proposal for UST Site Investigation — Wing Park LUST Incident No. 982831 1010 Wing Street, Elgin, Illinois Dear Mr. Cogley: February 8,2021 I Ramboll Americas Engineering Solutions, Inc. (Ramboll), formerly known as O'Brien &Gere Engineers, Inc., is pleased to submit this proposal to perform a UST site investigation at the above-referenced site. The scope of the investigation Ramboll follows up on the recent investigation work conducted by the Illinois Environmental 333 W.Wacker Drive Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) in response to leaking underground storage tank suite 2700 Chicago,IL 60606 (LUST) incident No. 892831. The purpose of this investigation is to advance this USA open incident to closure and assist the City in obtaining a No Further Remediation letter related to this former UST. T 312-288-3800 F 414-837-3608 A. BACKGROUND AND PROJECT UNDERSTANDING www.ramboll.com Wing Park is an operating City park with an array of recreational facilities including a golf course, baseball fields, water park, picnic areas and related amenities Ref. 62966 serving the Elgin community. On November 16, 1998, a gasoline underground storage tank was removed from the site and was determined to be a leaking UST by the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM). Subsequently, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) assigned incident number 982831 to the site. Illinois EPA records indicate that both a 20-day report and 45-day report were filed for the incident. The UST was located immediately adjacent to the south wall of a maintenance building located near the western boundary of the site. Prior reports indicate that the tank was used to fuel on-site equipment associated with park maintenance and operations. In response to the release, the City retained an environmental consultant, Environmental Science & Engineering, Inc. (ESE), to prepare a limited investigation of the UST site consisting of seven soil borings. The soil analytical results indicated levels of benzene, ethylbenzene, toluene and xylenes (BTEX) above the applicable soil remediation objectives. ESE completed a Site Classification Work Plan dated February 11, 2000 to outline an approach to achieve site closure in accordance with the then current UST regulations found at 35 III Admin Code Part 732. Based on the available file information, it is unclear why further work was not conducted at the site. In 2020, the Illinois EPA contacted the City and indicated it would conduct environmental investigation at the site to reassess current site conditions. A limited investigation consisting of five soil borings and two groundwater samples was 1/7 Elgin Wing Park UST Site Investigation 210208.docx implemented on October 6, 2020. The Illinois EPA provided the results of the soil and groundwater sampling to the City and indicated that BTEX contaminant levels, while somewhat reduced from the prior investigation almost 20 years earlier, still exhibited exceedances of relevant soil and groundwater remediation objectives as outlined in the Tiered Approach to Cleanup Objectives (TACO) regulations. Four of the five soil borings were impacted with benzene above TACO Tier 1 soil remediation objectives; similarly, both groundwater samples exhibited benzene concentrations above relevant groundwater objectives. The Illinois EPA recommended that the City continue investigative activities to delineate soil and groundwater impacts to advance the site toward closure. SCOPE OF SERVICES The purpose of this scope of work is to conduct further site investigation at the Wing Park UST location in an effort to delineate the site and evaluate current groundwater conditions in response to Illinois EPA's request. The tasks outlined below will be conducted to build upon the data recently collected by the Illinois EPA and address other information that was not obtained earlier in the process because the Site Classification Work Plan was never implemented. Utility Location Ramboll will coordinate through its drilling subcontractor to arrange for a private utility location at the above-referenced site prior to invasive site activities. If any private utilities are known or suspected, it is the client's responsibility to inform Ramboll prior to the start of the site investigation. The site owner will be requested to provide a knowledgeable person regarding site utilities, as well as provide any building plans or site surveys that may be available. JULIE will also be contacted to arrange for utility location in adjacent public property and rights of way. Health and Safety Plan A site-specific health and safety plan (HASP) will be prepared and adhered to in the field during all field-related activities. All Ramboll project personnel and subcontractor personnel assigned to the project will have completed, at a minimum, required OSHA training in accordance with 29 CFR Part 1910.120. Regulatory Approach Ramboll will contact Illinois EPA and collect relevant file information regarding the site. This task is expected to include contacting the assigned Illinois EPA Project Manager and submitting a FOIA request to obtain all prior documents on file related to the UST incident. Further, we anticipate moving the incident from the 732 UST regulations to the 734 UST regulations so that closure can be conducted consistent with the protocols under the Tiered Approach to Corrective Action Objectives (TACO) regulations. The key advantage of this approach will be the use of selected TACO Tier 2 calculations to evaluate pathways of concern, such as the soil component to groundwater pathway. To affect the change in regulatory program, a "Notice to Proceed Under 35 III. Admin Code 734" form will be completed and submitted to Illinois EPA. Potable Water Well Survey Ramboll will research public records to determine the location of potable water supply wells in the vicinity of the UST. This will be accomplished by accessing the Illinois EPA's GIS database and/or by submitting inquires to designated state and local agencies. 2/7 Elgin Wing Park UST Site Investigation 210208.dooc Soil and Groundwater Assessment Ramboll will utilize generally accepted environmental sampling procedures to assess current site conditions. Based on the recently completed work that included advancement of five soil borings and two groundwater samples, Ramboll believes that the most effective way to advance the site characterization is to install five new permanent monitoring wells to assess groundwater conditions in the vicinity of the tank area. The groundwater investigation is needed because existing site data provided by the Illinois EPA documents that groundwater exceeds TACO Tier 1 criteria for benzene and ethylbenzene. Five monitoring wells have been selected based on the minimum requirements set forth in the current UST regulations for a Stage I site investigation (35 IAC 734.315)..1 Soil sampling would be conducted at each monitoring well location. A GeoProbe rig (a hydraulically operated push-probe) will be utilized as the means for maximizing the production rate of field sampling activity. The monitoring wells will be installed as permanent 2-inch diameter PVC wells, finished at grade with flush mounted well boxes. By installing permanent wells, they can be utilized during future monitoring events if needed. The wells will be surveyed, and an interface probe will be used to determine the depth to groundwater so that a groundwater contour map can be developed. Further, up to two slug tests will be performed to determine the hydraulic conductivity of the aquifer. For the purposes of this proposal, the monitoring wells are estimated to be a maximum of 24 feet deep and constructed so that the 10 foot long well screen will intercept the water table elevation. At each monitoring well location, soil samples will be collected at two-foot intervals and field screened with a photoionization detector (PID) with an appropriate lamp. The soils will be logged in accordance with the Unified Code of Soil Classification (UCSC) methods and boring logs will be generated. Samples will be selected for laboratory analysis based on PID results and visual observations made during the sampling activities. If no observations of impact are made, a sample will be collected from directly above the groundwater water level. One sample will be selected from each boring and submitted for laboratory analysis. Two additional soil borings will be located to delineate the eastern and western extent of impact around the former UST area. These soil borings will be advanced to approximately 24 feet below ground surface (bgs) or until a discernable clean layer of soil is encountered, whichever is less. At one monitoring well location furthest from the UST, a soil sample will be collected and analyzed for fraction of organic carbon content (foc ). The sample will be selected from a boring that shows no evidence of organic impact based on PID readings and visual/olfactory indications. This sample will also be analyzed for volatile organic compounds (VOCs), semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) and total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH) to demonstrate that the foc sample is collected from an area of the site that is unimpacted by organic contaminants. The foc value will be used to determine site specific soil remediation objectives using TACO Tier 2 calculations. Soil Vapor Assessment Because the former UST excavation is in proximity to an existing structure, a limited assessment of the vapor intrusion pathway will be performed. Ramboll proposes to install two soil vapor probes outside the 'The 2002 Site Investigation Plan called for four monitoring wells. However, given the benefits of moving the site to be closed under the Part 734 UST regulations, Ramboll has increased the number of wells to align with the current regulations. 3/7 Elgin Wing Park UST Site Investigation 210208.docx maintenance building in proximity to the former UST location. Two soil gas samples will be collected and analyzed to assess whether residual impacts are above or below the industrial/commercial remediation objectives for the indoor inhalation pathway. Note that this assessment was not part of the UST regulations at the time the release incident was reported but is now part of the site evaluation process under the 734 regulations and TACO process. Prior to the start of field work, Ramboll staff will need to inspect the interior of the Maintenance Building to verify whether the structure has a basement. The presence of a basement will affect the depth for the installation of soil gas probes. Ramboll assumes the structure is of slab on grade construction. The soil vapor probes will be installed with the GeoProbe. Probes will be placed at 3 to 4 feet below grade (assuming the building is of slab on grade foundation). Probes will be constructed with stainless steel screens that connect to 3/16-inch tubing. Sand will be placed in the borehole with the vapor implant and sealed with hydrated granular bentonite. Teflon or Teflon lined tubing will be used from the soil vapor probe to the ground surface. Laboratory Analytical Program The following table summarized the proposed analytical program for delineation of the LUST. No.of Est. Depth No.of Analytical Description Media Borings (ft bgs) Samples Parameters/Methods BTEX Soil 7 24 7 Method 5035/8260C Foc, (ASTM D-2974-00) i Soil Borings VOCs (5035/8260C Soil 1 Field Det. 1 SVOCs (8270D) TPH (8015D) BTEX 2 Monitoring Wells Groundwater 5 24 5 Method 8260C BTEX 3 Soil Gas Probes Soil Gas 2 3-4 2 Method TO-15 BTEX = Benzene,Toluene, Ethylbenzene,Xylenes Foc-Fraction of Organic Carbon VOCs-Volatile Organic Compounds SVOCs-Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds TPH-Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons All samples collected during the investigation will be submitted to an accredited laboratory for analysis of the above-listed parameters. Ramboll will contact the City to discuss the need to analyze any additional samples or further investigative borings or wells based on site observations and/or laboratory analysis of initial soil samples. Supplemental laboratory analyses will be billed in addition to the proposed fee, if authorized by the City. Preparation of Report Upon completion of site investigation activities and receipt of the laboratory analytical results, Ramboll will document the field activities and analytical results in a Stage 1 Site Investigation Report. The report will contain the following: 4/7 Elgin Wing Park UST Site Investigation 210208.dooc • Site history and summary of the existing data regarding the UST • Research and findings related to the proximity of nearby potable water wells • Narrative description of field activities and procedures employed • Documentation of field activities • Site base map showing pertinent site features and location of samples • Soil boring/probe logs and monitoring well construction diagrams • Tabulation of laboratory results and screening relative to TACO remediation objectives • TACO Tier 2 calculations based on site specific parameters (foc) and the modeled extent of BTEX contamination to the nearest property boundary and/or water body. • Data evaluation and presentation of findings • Laboratory analytical reports • Recommendations concerning further action, if necessary. Although Illinois EPA did not provide a complete report documenting its recent soil and groundwater sampling effort, Ramboll will utilize the data provided by the Illinois EPA with the assumption that the data meets accepted data quality objectives applicable to the LUST program. The information provided by Illinois EPA is limited to analytical data tables, soil boring logs, and a site figure. Ramboll will compare the laboratory data to the IEPA TACO Tier 1 Remediation Objectives (ROs) as a means of assessing the site for closure under the LUST regulations. The evaluation will consider both the residential and industrial/commercial standards based on the City's current use of the property. A limited Tier 2 evaluation will be performed with respect to the soil component to groundwater pathway. In addition, identified groundwater impacts will be modeled using TACO equation R26 to assess whether any off-site impacts are present or if any water body is impacted by residual contamination. The application of Tier 3 risk evaluation of the data is not anticipated for this project. B. COMPENSATION Ramboll proposes to complete the scope of work as described herein on a time and materials basis with a not-to-exceed fee of$30,635, which includes Ramboll's professional labor costs, travel and direct expenses required to complete this scope of work using the project assumptions described herein. Please see the attached Summary of Estimated Costs (Attachment 1) for a breakdown of the proposed fee. If services beyond the base scope of work are required and authorized by the City, the work will be performed in accordance with Ramboll's Preferred Labor Rate Schedule. SCHEDULE Ramboll is prepared to initiate project activities upon written authorization from the client to proceed and anticipates that field work can be scheduled within 12 business days of authorization assuming there is no site access or scheduling restrictions. Winter weather or rainy conditions may affect the ability to mobilize. Field work is estimated to take no more than 3 days including monitoring well installation, soil gas probes, monitoring well development and slug testing. Ramboll anticipates that the sampling report will be submitted to the City for review within 15 business days of receipt of the laboratory analytical data. The schedule and 5/7 Elgin Wing Park UST Site Investigation 210208.dooc I r costs assume standard 5 to 7-day laboratory turnaround time. If the proposed schedule does not meet your needs, we will work to adjust the schedule according to your needs. ASSUMPTIONS The following general cost assumptions have been considered in developing the scope of and project fee: 1. Ramboll assumes that the City of Elgin will not seek to obtain reimbursement from the Illinois LUST fund. If the City is interested in pursuing this, eligibility for reimbursement must be secured from the Office of the State Fire Marshal prior to proceeding. Further this scope of work does not include effort to prepare budget approval forms or submittal of reimbursement applications following the completion of work. Ramboll can provide these services as a supplemental scope of work. 2. All field work will be performed under safety Level D personal protective equipment (PPE) procedures. If upgrades to Level C or B are required, additional costs will accrue. 3. Work will occur during normal workday hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm). If work is required at night or on weekends, cost surcharges may be applicable to labor rates and subcontracted costs anticipated in the budget. 4. Field work will be performed under reasonable weather conditions and without major weather delays or interruptions. 5. Field work anticipates the use of standard GeoProbe equipment for soil borings and monitoring well installation. Extra costs may accrue for specialty drilling equipment, if necessary, based on site conditions (i.e., low ceiling clearance, etc.). 6. The client will provide the legal right of entry and compile available information that may be pertinent to conducting the scope of work as described herein. 7. The project budget assumes clear access to the locations where soil, groundwater, and vapor sampling is to occur. The project budget does not include cost for removing or relocating debris, extensive concrete coring, demolition of any structure or impediment, utility relocation or modification, or any other related activity associated with gaining access to investigation areas. 8. Costs associated with repair of replacement of damaged utilities that are unmarked by the private utility locator and/or JULIE, or not otherwise brought to the attention of Ramboll by the client prior to performing field work are not included. 9. Costs to address multiple reviews by additional third parties that require submittal of additional report drafts or labor are not included in the budget. Terms and conditions for the work will be in accordance with Attachment 2 - Ramboll's Standard Service Terms and Conditions (as marked). Alternatively, Ramboll will perform the work pursuant to an Agreement with the City reflecting terms and conditions similar to those previously agreed to by Ramboll for environmental projects with the City of Elgin. 6/7 Elgin Wing Park UST Site Investigation 210208.docx We appreciate the opportunity to provide this proposal and look forward to the opportunity of working with you on this project. Please feel free to contact the undersigned at 630-881-7226 or iohn.nardozzi(cbramboll.com if you have any questions regarding this proposal. Sincerely, Gam- A Joh M. Nardozzi, PE Sen or Managing Engineer +1 773 796 4601 M+1 630 881 7226 first.last(c@ramboll.corn Attachments: Attachment 1 - Summary of Estimated Cost Attachment 2 - Standard Service Terms and Conditions 7/7 Elgin Wing Park UST Site Investigation 210208.docx -SUMMARYATTACHMENT 1 OF • COSTS CLIENT:City of Elgin 2/41/2021 PROJECT DESCRIPTION:Wing Park-UST Site Investigation(Stage 1) PROJECT/PROPOSAL:62966 RAMBOLL PROJECT MANAGER:J.Nardozzi Task Number: Task 1 Task 2 Task Description: Field Investigation Site Investigation Report TOTAL PERSONNEL Rate Project Manager 2 ............ ................................_........_._._..........._._..........._._._......._16..........._............._._.........._._Alo _._.18 1.Nardoxzi $198 COSLS 396 3168 564 Engineer ........._Hours _....._0_. _........_6_. ......._._ 6�._......_._._. ....__._ .........._................... T.Hotmann $160 Coss 0 960 960 Engineer _.........._Hours 8 __.0____.................................. _.8 R.Woodrutt 115 Costs 920 0 920 Engineer .,,,...,..-Hours 44 40 84A.lubeiu $115 Costs 5060 4600 660Sciemist 2 Hours 0 10 to Goraynskla-Page,Maggie $101 Costs 0 1010 $3010 Scientist Hours 8 0 8 R.Horan $125 Costs 1000 0 $1000 Administrative Assistant _._........._Hours_._........_._._._..__ 0 .._..._4_..........._._..........._._........_._._....._...__..._.__4 1.Plamann $75 Costs 0 300 $300 Hours 62 76 138 SUBTOTAL LABOR Costs $7,376 $10,038 $17,414 Administrative 6.0% Fee $443 $602 $1,045 SUBTOTAL LABOR WITH ADMINISTRATIVE $18,459 CLIENT: City of Elgin PROJECT/PROPOSAL:62966 Task Number: Task 1 Task 2 Task Description: Field Investigation Site Investigation Report TOTAL GW Sampling Supplies 5 Wells/2 Probes/2 borings $310 $0 $310 Field Equipment(PID,Sampling,GPS) $375 $0 $375 PPE Supplies $75 $0 $75 Vehicles/Mileage 4 site visits-1 week $528 $0 $528 TOTAL EXPENSES ,,. REBILLABLES Lodging $0 $0 $0 Meals So $0 $0 Travel(Air,Train,Bus,Cab) $0 $0 $0 Safety Audit $0 $0 $0 Rental Vehicles LO L0 $_0 5.0%Fee $0 $0 $0 Sub Total $0 $0 $0 �_..._�_— ..__—._____.__.._._._._..._._.___.._.._..............._..........._..._-_ _......_......._.._._._......_._..........__.._......._.__.-_.._._._......._.. _..... Per Diem:Meals&Expenses(GSA Overnigl GSA Rates: No Fee $96 $0 $96 Per Diem:Meals&Expenses(GSA Day Rat(GSA Rate:: No Fee $0 $0 $0 Sub Total $% $0 $96 Misc.Prol.Materials/Supplies(shipping) $0 $0 $0 10.0%Fee $0 0 $0 Sub Total $0 $0 $0 SUBTOTAL RE•ilW1E5. .. SUBCONTRACT SERVICES os per Laboratory Analytical Services Numberotsample: sample Soil Samples-BTEX 7 52 $364 $0 $364 Soil Samples-Foc+VOCs+SVOCs+TPH 1 222 $222 $0 $222 GW Samples-BTEX 5 32 $160 $0 $160 Soil Gas Samples-BTEX-TO15 2 195 390 $0 390 Analytical Subtotal IS 501 $1,136 $0 $1,136 Drillina Subcontractor Earth Solutions,St.Charles 2 Days On-site Services $7,125 $0 $7,125 Earth Solutions,St.Charles Private Utility Locate $675 $0 $675 Purge water disposal 5-SS Gal.Drums $875 $0 $875 SUBCONSULTANT SERVICES $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 So - Subtotal $9,811 $0 $9, Admns $811 % e 82 SUBTOTAL SUB.SERVICES msr summrry zp/mzt RAMBOLL AMERICAS ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, INC. STANDARD SERVICE TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. Definitions. As and when used in this Agreement, :). Status. Except as otherwise provided in this each of the following terms shall have the meaning set Agreement, RAMBOLL shall perform the Services as an forth below: independent contractor and shall have sole control over a) Agreement shall mean this Proposal, including the the employment, assignment, discharge and following: Letters of Authorization or the job specific compensation of its employees. RAMBOLL shall be terms on the face of any Purchase or Change Order solely responsible for complying with all applicable, and the other Exhibits incorporated in this Proposal. federal, state and local employment, wage, tax, and L) Law shall mean federal, state, and local statutes, insurance laws and licensing requirements. laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and codes 6. Standard of Care. RAMBOLL agrees to correct or re- applicable to Services. perform, without additional cost to Client, any Service c) Losses shall mean monetary damages suffered or not performed in accordance with the professional costs and expenses incurred, including interest and standard of care prevailing at the time and in the place reasonable attorney's fees, as a result of any where such Service is performed. Client acknowledges demand made, cause of action asserted,judgment that scientific, medical, and health and safety or decree entered, or any fine or penalty imposed, or knowledge and expertise is always evolving, and that any settlement payment consented to by both RAMBOLL's work, conclusions and opinions cannot fully parties in connection with this Agreement. anticipate or take into account changes in knowledge or . ) RAMBOLL shall mean the Ramboll company issuing expertise that develop after the Services are performed. The services and all deliverables are rendered based on the Proposal, Ramboll Americas Engineering the specific circumstances and conditions described in Solutions, Inc. (f/k/a O'Brien &Gere Engineers, RAMBOLL's Proposal and are intended for use by the Inc.), unless otherwise stated in the Proposal. Client only in connection with the purpose set forth in c) Project shall mean the overall work to be the Proposal. RAMBOLL disclaims all warranties relating performed, including Services to be performed by to any other use and Client shall indemnify, defend and RAMBOLL or others on behalf of Client at or in hold harmless RAMBOLL against any and all losses connection with project site(s). relating to such other use. f) Reimbursable Expenses shall mean the expenses 7. Third Parties.The Services including, without reasonably incurred by RAMBOLL, its agents and limitation, related communications and subcontractors in performing Services, including, but deliverables/work product, and the contents of such not limited to, materials, supplies, use of specialized communications and deliverables/work product, are equipment, travel and subsistence costs, including solely for Client's benefit and may not be relied upon by mileage, cellular and non-local telephone and other or disclosed to any third party without RAMBOLL's communication charges, express delivery, postage express written consent. In addition, Client shall not and freight charges, word processing, computer attribute any statement to RAMBOLL without RAMBOLL's processing and reproduction and printing charges express written consent. RAMBOLL shall be entitled to required in providing Services, and technical services injunctive relief preventing/prohibiting any disclosure or by others, plus permit fees, taxes, charges and attribution prohibited hereunder, and Client shall assessments on Services (unless specifically included release, indemnify, defend and hold harmless the in the Scope of Services). RAMBOLL from any and all losses arising from or related g) Services shall mean the professional, technical and to such unauthorized disclosure or attribution. other consulting services, work or tasks to be g Insurance. Throughout the term of this Agreement, described in the Proposal.performed by RAM and its subcontractors as RAMBOLL shall maintain insurance in amounts not less than shown: 2 Changes in Scope. Client shall have the right within a) Worker's Statutory amount the general purpose and intent of the Project to change, Compensation where Services are add or delete items from Services in writing and subject performed only to the agreement of RAMBOLL with respect to the effect on cost and schedule. b)Automobile__ $1,000,000 c) General Liability $1,000,000 3 Payment. Payment of RAMBOLL's monthly invoice shall d) Professional be due upon receipt. Balances more than thirty (30) $1,000,000 Liability days past due shall accrue interest at the rate of 1% per _ e) Excess Umbrella $3,000,000 on "b" &"c" month or part thereof until paid. 4 Term. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, Client agrees to require all third parties engaged by or the Term hereof shall be from the date this Agreement through Client in connection with the Project to provide is signed by both Client and RAMBOLL until the RAMBOLL with current Certificates of Insurance obligations imposed hereunder are fully satisfied or this endorsed to include RAMBOLL as an additional insured Agreement is otherwise terminated. All Services shall on their"b," "c" and "e" policies of insurance and be deemed to have been performed during the Term authorizes RAMBOLL to enforce this provision directly hereof. with all Project related third-parties. REV: 4/2020 1 PAGE 1 9 Compliance with Law. RAMBOLL shall comply with all d) damage to underground utilities or structures not Law applicable to Services, including federal and state accurately located on plans, maps or figures Equal Opportunity Laws, orders and regulations, and furnished to RAMBOLL. further, RAMBOLL shall not discriminate against any 14. Change in Law. Client shall bear the cost of any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of material change in or addition to Services resulting from race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender a change in Law or interpretation effective after the date identity, national origin, age, physical and mental of this Agreement. disability, or veteran status. 1 Force Majeure. Neither party shall be liable for loss or 0.Confidentiality. Except when 1) authorized by Client damage suffered by the other as a result of any failure in writing, 2) previously and independently known, or delay in the performance of its obligations under the 3) subsequently published through no fault of RAMBOLL Agreement caused by a Force Majeure event, including or 4) lawfully obtained from a third party having without limitation strike, lockout, embargo, riot, war, independent knowledge, RAMBOLL shall treat as act of terrorism, epidemic or other outbreak of disease, confidential all information obtained from Client. fire, act of God, accident, failure or breakdown of RAMBOLL shall provide Client with reasonable notice of components necessary to order completion, and an opportunity to legally resist any effort by a third subcontractor or supplier non-performance, inability to party to obtain disclosure of confidential information. obtain labor, materials or manufacturing facilities, or RAMBOLL shall be permitted to comply with any judicial compliance with any law, regulation or order, or order. Client information marked confidential shall be circumstances or conditions which in the discretion of returned to Client at the conclusion of Services. RAMBOLL may pose a material risk to the health or 11. Patents. Patentable ideas, products, equipment, safety of the employees of RAMBOLL, its affiliates or materials or processes ("Ideas") developed, in whole or subcontractors, or circumstance beyond its reasonable in part, with proprietary information or assistance of control. The party relying on this provision shall give Client shall be the property of Client; provided, prompt notice to the other party of the event or however, that RAMBOLL shall have an unlimited, royalty circumstance and shall take all reasonable steps to free, nonexclusive, nontransferable (other than to its resume performance at the earliest possible date. In successors), world-wide license for their use, the event of a Force Majeure, the time for performance reproduction, manufacture and sale. Ideas developed by of Services shall be extended by the number of days RAMBOLL during or as part of its performance of the from the date notice is given until performance is able Services which do not depend on proprietary to be resumed. information or assistance provided by Client shall be the 16 Other Use of Results. Client acknowledges that property of RAMBOLL; provided, however, that Client deliverable documents, drawings and data in whatever shall have an unlimited, royalty free, nonexclusive, form ("Documents") produced directly or indirectly nontransferable license for their use by and for Client. through the efforts of RAMBOLL in performing Services Client Responsibilities. Client shall on a continuing and any analyses, recommendations, or conclusions basis throughout the term of this Agreement: ("Results") they contain are based upon the specific a) maintain a designated representative, who shall be circumstances and conditions of the Project and are reasonably available to meet with RAMBOLL on intended solely for use by Client in connection with the Client's behalf; Project. I)) provide RAMBOLL with all relevant Project related Any change or other than agreed upon use of data available to Client, and unless otherwise Documents or Results shall be at the sole risk of Client. provided in the Scope of Services, Client shall Regardless of when delivered, Documents and Results provide RAMBOLL with accurate, current land shall become the property of Client upon RAMBOLL's surveys showing the location of on-site utilities and receipt of payment. Client agrees to defend, indemnify subsurface structures,test boring logs and other and hold harmless RAMBOLL from and against any and subsurface information necessary for performance of all Losses arising from Client's direct or indirect use of Services; Documents or Results, other than in connection with c) provide all negotiation for, and acquisition of, lands, Project. rights-of-way and easements required for 17. Suspension of Services. performance of Services; Client shall have the right to suspend all or part of ci) arrange for access, entry and use of property of the Services, provided, Client gives RAMBOLL at Client(including utilities thereon) and others, as and least seven (7) days' notice of the dates each when reasonably required by RAMBOLL for suspension is to begin and end. In the event Client performance of Services. suspends Services for period(s) totaling more than 13. Additional Cost or Delay. RAMBOLL shall not be ninety (90) days, Client agrees to pay reasonable responsible or liable for delay or additional Project cost costs incurred by RAMBOLL in (i) preserving and resulting from: documenting Services performed or in progress, and (ii) demobilizing and remobilizing Services. person or entity not selected by, engagedd by, and a) the lack or insufficiency performance any lJ) In the event Client does not make timely payment of responsible to RAMBOLL, the invoiced amounts as provided herein, RAMBOLL I;) changes, delays or additional Services not shall in addition to its other rights, have the right, necessitated by the acts or omissions of RAMBOLL, upon seven (7) days' notice, to suspend performance of all or part of the Services until (i) all past due c:) unreasonable or repeated delay in response to amounts are paid, and (ii) satisfactory assurance of requests, applications or reviews by Client or third prompt future payment is received. parties. REV: 4/2020 1 PAGE 2 18 Indemnification. ?6 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is a) Subject to paragraph 20 of these Standard Service determined or declared by a court of competent Terms&Conditions, RAMBOLL agrees to defend, jurisdiction to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable, all indemnify and hold harmless Client, its directors, remaining provisions of this Agreement shall be officers, employees, agents, successors and assigns unaffected and shall be interpreted so as to give the from Losses to the extent and in the proportion fullest practicable effect to the original intent of the caused by the willful misconduct or negligent acts, parties. errors or omissions of RAMBOLL, its directors, 27. Waiver. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, neither officers, employees, and its agents, subcontractors, party's waiver of the other's breach of any term or successors and assigns. condition contained in this Agreement shall be deemed a L) To the extent and in the proportion not caused by waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any the willful misconduct or negligent acts, errors or other term or condition of this Agreement. omissions of RAMBOLL, its directors, officers, 2N. Integration. This Agreement shall constitute the entire employees or its agents, subcontractors, successors agreement between the parties. There are no and assigns, Client agrees to defend, indemnify and representations or other agreements, oral or written, hold said persons harmless from Losses arising in between the parties other than as set forth in this connection with Project. Agreement. 19 Limitation of Damages. The parties waive any right they may have at law or in equity to demand or receive consequential or punitive damages. 20. 1 lability.Th -maximurn-liability-af-iAMBOLLv4s d+roc-tsr-s,-offic-ers,emplsyce and its agents, subcontractors,successo�^rs_and- s{sig�as.-to-Client pursuant to greernent,-6 *s"�^JYaragrap115 aPA/-or-1.-&a9f4h s"tafadard-Sxi ppo, rT_er,T. _erms & Conditions -;hall hp lim'terl to Foye (5) ti�o�_t4e Agreement amount, hut_on_no-event 4nofe thaq $-1 rO09O. 21. Mediation of Disputes. The parties agree to make a good faith effort to resolve any controversy, dispute or claim arising out of, or related to, this Agreement ("Dispute") by the use of alternative dispute resolution procedures provided herein, prior to, and as a condition of, commencing any action or proceeding at law or in equity. Specifically, each party agrees to provide the other prompt written notice of the specific subject(s) and/or circumstance(s) in Dispute. If the Dispute is not resolved to the mutual satisfaction of the parties within ten (10) days of receiving notice, either party may request mediation. Mediation shall be 1) by a qualified, experienced mediator agreeable to both parties as supplied by the American Arbitration Association, Endispute, Inc., or other mutually agreeable source, 2) at the earliest available date of the mediator, and 3) in the major city closest to the Project site where RAMBOLL's Services are performed or as otherwise agreed by the parties. The cost of mediation services shall be shared equally by the parties. 22. Termination. Either party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement without cause upon thirty (30) days' notice. 23. Modification. This Agreement shall not be modified or replaced, in whole or in part, except by written amendment signed by both parties. 21. Notice. All notices shall be given to the other party in writing by hand delivery, by express service providing proof of delivery, by facsimile transmission and/or by registered mail, postage paid, return receipt requested, at the address appearing on the first page of this Agreement or such other address as the parties shall from time to time give notice. 25. Interpretation. This Agreement shall be interpreted and enforced in accordance with the Laws of the State of New York except for its choice of law rules. REV: 4/2020 PAGE 3