FIRST CARBON SOLUTIONS (#2026252)

2025 FEE SCHEDULE—FIRSTCARBON SOLUTIONS FCS International, Inc., doing business as FirstCarbon Solutions (FCS), is a leading provider of environmental and regulatory compliance, planning and entitlement, air quality and greenhouse gas emissions, biological and cultural resources management, noise management, restoration planning and monitoring, and energy, sustainability, and carbon management services. Compensation is based on the following fee schedule and charges. FCS Personnel Hourly Labor Rate ($) President $320–$340 Director/Vice President $270–$320 Legal Counsel $220–$260 Associate Director/Senior Team Leader $220–$270 Senior Project Manager/Senior Scientist/Senior Regulatory Scientist $180–$240 Project Manager/Scientist/Regulatory Scientist $140–$190 Assistant Project Manager/Assistant Scientist/Assistant Regulatory Scientist $120–$140 Environmental Analyst/Technical Analyst/Regulatory Analyst $90–$120 Senior Graphic Designer/Geographic information System (GIS) Manager $150–$210 Graphic Designer/GIS/Computer-aided Design and Drafting Specialist $110–$150 Publications Coordinator/Technical Editor $110–$150 Word Processor $95–$130 Archaeological/Paleontological Monitor I/II $80–$130 Archaeological/Paleontological Monitor III $130–$160 Biological Monitor I/II $95–$130 Biological Monitor III $130–$160 Reprographics Assistant/Intern $70–$90 Administrative Assistant/Accounting/Clerical $70–$110 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 costs and out-of-pocket expenses are billed as follows: 1. Out-of-pocket expenses, including, but not limited to, travel, messenger service, reprographics, lodging, meals, blueprint, reproduction, and photographic services: Cost, as charged to FCS, plus a 10 percent administrative fee. 2. Subcontractors’ fees: Cost, as charged to FCS, plus a 15 percent administrative fee. 3. Passenger Cars: $0.70 per mile. 4. Four-wheel-drive vehicles: $95.00 per day plus $0.70 per mile. 5. Records checks: Fees vary by facility and project. 6. Museum curation: Fees vary by city and project. 7. Cultural resources storage/curation of fossil and artifact collections: Cost, as charged to FCS, plus a 10 percent administrative fee. 8. Per Diem: Fees charged at the USA Federal (GSA) Rate. Lodging surcharge may apply in high-rate areas. 9. US Fish and Wildlife Service/California Department of Fish and Wildlife impacts or mitigation fees: Cost, as charged to FCS, plus a 10 percent administrative fee. Terms Compensation and direct expenses are invoiced monthly and payable upon receipt or as codified in project-specific contract. Rates effective January 1, 2025 Docusign Envelope ID: 0E1FC704-1944-4618-B643-118249D3A7ADDocusign Envelope ID: C8B6B586-1DFF-4F91-B5A6-A38ED5021B2C