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MAY 2 21990 B00K 80 FA6E 1 76 Commissioner Scurlock had a question regarding the fee structure. He referred to Page 161 of the backup material (Attachment B-1 - Project Budget - Design Services) and noted that there is some fluctuation in the hourly rates, which range from a low of $53 to a high of $61 per hour. He assumed that relates back to a higher usage of principals versus associates and wondered if that is correct. Director Pinto felt that design of the treatment plant really stands alone, and you are talking about probably less than an 8.5% design fee for the project, which he felt is in line. Commissioner Scurlock noted that we are paying $57 per hour to design a system and $61 for permitting, and Director Pinto advised that in the permitting of this plant you are talking about not only DER but-NPDS, which is the industrial waste discharge permitting. It is outside of the normal permitting, and out of all the permitting for the South County plant, that is where we are still hung up. Commissioner Scurlock still felt there is something out of whack with the rates for design versus permitting. He believed these are not-,iQ-exceed figures in any event, and Director Pinto advised there are two lump sums and one not -to -exceed. He would prefer a lump sum on permitting, but most of the time, they won't let us do it, and that is a not -to -exceed figure. Commissioner Scurlock asked why a lump sum on design, and Director Pinto explained on that we are looking at the 8.5% number on the design, and he was comfortable we will come out ahead with that. Commissioner Scurlock pointed out that there then will be another 3% for resident inspection; so, that makes it 111%, which he felt is on the high side. Director Pinto did not think it is for an R.O. plant. He felt the proposed price is a good comfortable price and further noted that we get an amount of money back depending on how many plans we sell to those who bid. 44