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Washington State Transportation Building <br /> Department of Transportation 310 Maple Park Avenue S.E. <br /> P.O.Box 47300 <br /> Olympia,WA 98504-7300 <br /> 360-705-7000 <br /> TTY:1-800-833-6388 <br /> www.wsdotwa.gov <br /> April 17,2017 <br /> Brad Lincoln,Principal <br /> Gibson Traffic Consultants,Inc. <br /> 2802 Wetmore Avenue, Suite 220 <br /> Everett,WA 98201-3562 <br /> Re: Gibson Traffic Consultants,Inc. <br /> Safe Harbor Indirect Cost Rate Extension <br /> Dear Mr. Lincoln, <br /> Washington State has received approval from our local Federal Highway Administration(FHWA) <br /> Division to continue administering the"safe harbor"indirect cost rate program on engineering and <br /> design related service contracts,as well as for Local Public Agency projects. <br /> We completed our risk assessment for Gibson Traffic Consultants,Inc., in April 2015. Our assessment <br /> was conducted based on the documentation provided by the firm. The reviewed data included,but was <br /> not limited to, a description of the company,basis of accounting,accounting system and the basis of <br /> indirect costs. Based on our review,we found the firm eligible to use the Safe Harbor rate. Gibson <br /> Traffic Consultants opted to use the Safe Harbor rate,rather than provide a FAR-compliant rate. <br /> Based on further review and discussion with the firm,we are issuing an extension of the Safe Harbor <br /> Indirect Cost Rate of 110%of direct labor with a field rate, where applicable,of 80%of direct labor for <br /> Gibson Traffic Consultants. <br /> Gibson Traffic Consultants has agreed to improve Internal Controls and timekeeping processes in order <br /> to be able to develop an Indirect Cost Rate Schedule in the future in accordance with the Federal <br /> Acquisition Regulations(FAR), Subpart 31. The WSDOT Internal Audit Office has provided guidance <br /> and information related to FARs and the AASHTO Audit Guide. You may use the Safe Harbor Rate of <br /> 110%,or 80%for field office situations,for agreements entered into prior to June 30,2019. For <br /> agreements entered into after this date,please contact the WSDOT Consultant Services Office(CSO)or <br /> our office for guidance. <br /> The Safe Harbor Rate will not be subject to audit. Please coordinate with CSO or your Local Programs <br /> contact if you have questions about when to apply the Safe Harbor rate to your agreement. <br /> If you have any questions,please contact me,Jeri Sivertson,or Steve McKerney at(360)705-7003. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> 4 <br /> Schatzie Harvey <br /> Agreement Compliance Aylit Manager <br /> cc: Steve McKemey,Director of Internal Audit <br /> Jeri Sivertson,Assistant Director of Internal Audit - - <br /> Larry Schofield,MS 47323 <br /> File <br />