HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.b.01.a CA RFQ-23-24-A01Civil and Environmental Proposed Rate Increase - CDM Smith Final EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA ITEM:
Request for Approval of the Rate Increase with CDM Smith, Inc. for the Civil and Environmental
Engineering Professional Services, RFQ No. 2023/2024-A01
Date: June 26, 2025
BACKGROUND:
The Continuing Contract with CDM Smith, Inc. for the Civil and Environmental Engineering
Professional Services, RFQ No. 2023/2024-A01 was awarded on July 19, 2024. The initial term
is effective through July 18, 2027.
As per the terms and conditions of the Contract, the Consultant may submit a written request for
any changes to the hourly rates, fees, and charges for consideration.
After review, staff compared the proposed rate increase to the Consumer Price Index and
determined that the requested adjustments are fair and reasonable.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff respectfully requests the Board of Supervisors' approval of the Rate Increase with CDM
Smith, Inc. for the Civil and Environmental Engineering Professional Services, RFQ No.
2023/2024-A01.
ATTACHMENTS:
CDM Smith, Inc. Rate Increase Request
Current and Proposed Hourly Billing Rate Comparison
//DP (Author)
//AW, AE,PS (Review)
//PS (Final)
CDM
Smith
May 19, 2025
Ms. Angelina Wilson
Procurement Manager
Clay County Utility Authority
3176 Old Jennings Road
Middleburg, Florida 32068
Subject: CCUA Civil and Environmental Engineering Professional Services Contract
RFQ 2023/2024-A01
Proposed 2025 Labor Rates
Dear Ms. Wilson:
Please find attached proposed rates for the Professional Environmental Consultant Services Contract
(RFQ No. 2023/2024-A01) between CDM Smith and CCUA. We have enclosed the proposed CDM Smith
Contract Labor Rate Table, which escalates our current labor rates under the current CCUA contract in
accordance with Article 3.1.1.The requested escalation is based on the change in the Consumer Price
Index—All Urban (Area: South Urban)from May 2024 to May 2025.
CDM Smith appreciates the opportunity to continue to assist CCUA on future projects. If you have any
questions, please contact me at 904-527-6709.
Sincerely,
114"11A-,
Leslie Samel, P.E., BCEE
Vice President
CDM Smith Inc.
Enclosure
4651 Salisbury Road,Suite 420,Jacksonville, Florida 32256 I tel:904 731-7109
Rates of Clay County Utility Authority
RFP 2324-A01 - Civil and Environmental Engineering Professional Services
(May 12, 2025)
Requested
Employee (optional) Classification Base Rate* Fringe and Overhead** Profit*** Billing Rate
1.700 0.100
Professional Services Engineer Grade 11/Officer . $ 96.29 $ 163.71 $ 26.00 $ 286.00
Engineer Grade 10/Expert $ 92.92. $ 157.99• $ 25.09 $ 276.00
Engineer Grade 9/Senior Professional $ 87.53 $ 148.83 $ 23.64 $ 260.00
Engineer Grade 8/Senior PM $ 80.80 $ 137.38 J $ 21.82 $ 240.00
Engineer Grade 7/Senior Engineer $ 74.07 $ 125.93 $ 20.00 $ 220.00
Engineer Grade 6/Professional Engineer $ 68.68 $ 116.78 $ 18.55 $ 204.00
Engineer Grade 5 $ 61.95 $ 105.33 $ 16.73 $ 184.00
Engineer Grade 4/Non-Registered Engineer $ 56.56 $ 96.17 $ 15.27 $ 168.00
Engineer Grade 3 $ 49.83_ $ 84.72 $ 13.45 $ 148.00
Engineer Grade 2 $ 43.09 $ 73.27. $ 11.64 $ 128.00
Engineer Grade 1 $ 36.02 $ 61.25 $ 9.73 $ 107.00
Professional Support Services Senior Tech Support $ 48.14 $ 81.861 $ 13.00 $ 143.00
Staff Technician $ 37.71 $ 64.11 $ 10.18 $ 112.00
Senior Field Technician $ 48.14_ $ 81.86 $ 13.00 $ 143.00
Staff Field Technician $ 30.97_ $ 52.66 $ 8.36 $ 92.00
Contract Administrator $ 43.09_ $ 73.27. $ 11.64 $ 128.00
Document Control Specialist $ 36.02 $ 61.25 $ 9.73 $ 107.00
Administrative $ 34.00 $ 57.82 $ 9.18 $ 101.00
*Base rate is the actual hourly wage rate, exclusive of fringe,overhead and profit.
**Fringe and overhead percentage= 170.03%
***Profit percentage= 10%
1. Request for rate eacalation will be submitted based on CPI and as allowed by the contract
2.Subconsultants and direct expenses are not included in the hourly billing rates.All subconsultant and other direct project related expenses will be assesed a handling/admi
charge of 10 percent.
RFQ No. 23-24-AO1 Civil and Environmental Engineering Professional Services
Proposed Hourly Billing Rate Increase
CDM Smith, Inc.
Classification
Current Rates Proposed Rates(as of July 19,2025)
Professional Services
Engineer Grade 11/Officer $280.00 $286.00
Engineer Grade 10/Expert $270.00 $276.00
Engineer Grade 9/Senior Professional $255.00 $260.00
Engineer Grade 8/Senior PM $235.00 $240.00
Engineer Grade 7/Senior Engineer $215.00 $220.00
Engineer Grade 6/Professional Engineer $200.00 $204.00
Engineer Grade 5 $180.00 $184.00
Engineer Grade 4/Non-Registered Engineer $165.00 $168.00
Engineer Grade 3 $145.00 $148.00
Engineer Grade 2 $125.00 $128.00
Engineer Grade 1 $105.00 $107.00
Professional Support Services
Senior Tech Support $140.00 143.00
Staff Technician $110.00 112.00
Senior Field Technician $140.00 143.00
Staff Field Technician $90.00 92.00
Contract Administrator $125.00 128.00
Document Control Specialist $105.00 107.00
Administrative $99.00 101.00
1. Request for rate escalation will be submitted based on CPI and as allowed by the Contract.
2.Subconsultants and direct expenses are not included in the hourly billing rates.All Subconsultant and other direct project related expenses will be assessed a
handling/admin charge of 10%.