MICHAEL BRANDMAN ASSOCIATES 7 - 2008

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Michael Brandman Associates Fee Schedule Michael Brandman Associates (MBA) provides consulting services in environmental compliance, planning, biological and cultural resources management. Compensation is based on the following fee schedule and charges. Hourly Labor Rates President/CEO $250 - 285 Principal/Director 160 - 270 Senior Project Manager/Scientist/Senior Regulatory Specialist 110 - 180 Project Manager/Regulatory Specialist 100 - 150 Assistant Project Manager/Assistant Regulatory Specialist 80 - 120 Environmental Planner/Project Ecologist/Biologist 70 - 95 Environmental Analyst/Regulatory Analyst 60 - 90 Research Analyst/Staff Ecologist 50 - 75 Sr. Archaeologist/Paleontologist 95 - 135 Project Archaeologist/Paleontologist/Principal Investigator, Historian 85 - 110 Project Coordinator 65 - 90 Architectural Historian/Staff Archaeologist 65 - 95 Field Director/Supervisor 65 - 80 Laboratory Director 65 - 80 Field Crew -Chief 65 - 80 Field Monitors/Laborer 40 - 55 Laboratory Assistant 40 - 55 Publications Coordinator/Technical Editor 90 - 110 GIS Specialist 70 - 130 Graphics Designer/GIS Technician 65 - 80 Word Processor 65 - 80 Administrative Assistant/Accounting/Clerical 55 - 80 Reprographics Assistant/Intern 55 - 60 Other Labor Rates Labor rates for expert testimony, litigation support, and depositions/court appearances will be billed at a minimum of two times the above rates. If additional services are authorized during the performance of a contract, compensation will be based on the fee schedule in effect at the time the services are authorized. Direct Expenses Direct expenses are billed at the amount charged, as described below, plus a 10 percent administration cost. 1. Out-of-pocket expenses - including, but not limited to, travel, messenger service, lodging, meals, blueprint, reproduction, and photographic services: Cost, as charged to MBA. 2. Subcontractors' fees: As quoted. 3. Passenger cars: $0.53 per mile. 4. Four-wheel drive vehicles: $75.00 per day ($0.80 per mile). 5. Reproduction and Color copies: See Reprographics Fee Schedule provided as necessary. 6. Records checks: fees vary with facility and project. 7. USFWS/CDFG impacts or mitigation fees. 8. Museum curation: fees vary with the city and project. 9. Cultural resources storage/curation of fossil and artifact collections: Cost, as charged to MBA. 10. Per Diem: $145.00/per day. Lodging surcharge may apply in high rate areas. Terms Compensation and direct expenses are invoiced monthly and are payable upon receipt. Rates effective through December 31, 2008.