15. Converse Consultants Proposal — Anaheim City Council, March 19, 2024

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

ON-CALL MATERIALS TESTING, DEPUTY INSPECTION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING & SCIENCE SERVICES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (Categories 1,2, & 3)

FOR THE

CITY OF ANAHEIM DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES CONVERSE PROJECT NO. 23-32-156-00
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resented By:

Converse Consultants
3176 Pullman Street, Suite 108
Costa Mesa, California 92626
[email protected]
January 30, 2024

Converse Consultants
Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental & Groundwater Science, Inspection & Testing Services

3176 Pullman Street, Suite 108, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Telephone: (714) 444-9660 ♦ Facsimile: (714) 444-9640 ♦ www.converseconsultants.com January 30, 2023

Ms. Samantha Bahena, Contract Administration
Department of Public Works-Construction Services
2nd Floor Engineering Counter
200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Suite 276
Anaheim, CA 92805

RE: PROPOSAL FOR ON-CALL MATERIALS TESTING, DEPUTY INSPECTION, AND

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING & SCIENCE SERVICES FOR THE

CONSTRUCTION OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Under Categories:
1) Soil Engineering, Testing, and Inspection
2) Deputy Building Inspection and Materials Testing
3) Environmental Engineering and Science Services
City of Anaheim, County of Orange, California
Converse Project No. 23-32-156-00 (30)

Ms. Bahena,

Converse Consultants (Converse) appreciates the opportunity to submit this proposal to provide On-Call Soil Engineering, Material Testing and Inspection, Deputy Inspection, and Environmental Engineering and Science Services for the City of Anaheim Construction of Capital Improvement Projects. In preparation for this proposal, we:
• Reviewed the Request for Proposals (RFP) for On- Call Material Testing, Deputy Inspection, and Environmental Engineering & Science Services for the Construction of Capital Improvement Projects, issued by the City of Anaheim (City) Department of Public Works , dated December 14, 2023 and
• Reviewed Addenda 1, 2, and 3 issued by the City.

Converse is an employee-owned Minority Owned and Small Business Enterprise located primarily in Southern California. We have been providing geotechnical engineering, materials testing, deputy inspection and environmental engineering and science services for 78 years.

We understand that a substantial portion of assignments under this o n-call agreement will be covered under “Project Work” as defined in the City’s Community Workforce Agreement (CWA).

Converse has worked for and is presently working for some public agencies (Santa Ana Unified School District, Cerritos Community College District, Hacienda La Puente Unified School District, Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District) where our services are subject to the terms and condition of the CWA. We will fully comply with the CWA and with all insurance requirements.

To meet your full objectives for this on -call procurement, we have assembled a team whose members have the qualifications and experience to address any technical challenge and adequately implement quality control/assurance for every project. We have over 50 professional and technical staff, available to service your projects, including in-house geotechnical engineers, engineering geologists, environmental scientists, special inspectors, laboratory and field technicians, drafting/CAD specialists, and other support personnel specializing in their respective

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Contents

1. Project Understanding and Scope of Services ............................................................. 1

1.A Project Understanding ...................................................................................... 1

1.B Scope of Services ............................................................................................. 2 GEOTECHNICAL-DESIGN PHASE ........................................................................................... 2 GEOTECHNICAL-CONSTRUCTION PHASE ............................................................................... 3 ENVIRONMENTAL ................................................................................................................. 6

2. Subcontractor .................................................................................................................10

3. Construction Site Safety Qualifications and Training ................................................. 11

4. Organization Structure ...................................................................................................12

4.A Organization Chart ...........................................................................................12

4.B Day-to-Day Coordination and Dispatching ....................................................13

5. Quality Assurance Program .......................................................................................... 14

6. Understanding & Ability to Conform to Caltrans LAPM ..............................................15

7. Project Experience & References..................................................................................16

7.A Project Experience ...........................................................................................16

7.B References .......................................................................................................19

7.C List of Municipalities In California ..................................................................20

APPENDIX
Key Staff Resumes & Licenses/Certifications
Fee Schedule

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1. Project Understanding and Scope of Services

We understand that the City of Anaheim is looking for consultants to perform services listed under the following categories:
1) Soil engineering, testing, and inspection
2) Deputy building inspection and materials testing
3) Environmental engineering and science services

These services will be required on an “as needed” and/or on a “short notice” basis as ordered by the City of Anaheim Department of Public Works’ Construction Services Division.

1.A Project Understanding

Converse Consultants will provide soil engineering, testing and inspection services that will cover preliminary site investigations for roadway and building construction including analysis of site soils, foundation design, excavation and backfill, pavement thickness design and related information required for the design or construction of City facilities. We understand it is preferred that the testing laboratory be a participant in the Cal trans Independent Assurance Program approved to perform testing on State Federal and Highway construction projects and possess certifications in AASHTO, ASTM, DSA, etc. Our Costa Mesa laboratory is in the process of Caltrans’ certification, and we have two Caltrans certified in-house laboratories in Monrovia and Redlands that can perform the testing requirements for your projects which include field compaction and lab testing of soils, aggregates, asphalt and concrete. Inspection requirements include site inspection of grading, excavation, backfill, and aggregate and concrete placement operations during construction. In addition, we will provide the required certified deputy building inspection personnel with OSHPD, IOR, DSA, ICC certification acceptable to and certified by the City of Anaheim Building Division, to inspect and certify various items and provide support sampling and testing, as required, to comply with Building Division requirements, including the latest edition of the CBC as adopted by the City of Anaheim Building Division.

We understand the environmental engineering and science services will consist of testing for hazardous materials such as lead, asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and other contaminants. Services will include sampling, testing, and monitoring of removal/remediation activities; environmental site assessment (ESA), and issuance of the final clearance report.

Converse will provide an Account Manager (single point of contact) to coordinate with the principal engineer or authorized representative. Our Account Manager , Hashmi Quazi, PhD, PE, GE will be accessible at all times during normal working hours. If at any time the level of performance falls below expectations, we understand that the City may release a Converse employee and request another person be assigned as needed. This action will be approved by the City of Anaheim prior to commencing any duties on the project. We understand that continued poor performance will result in the termination of our agreement at the City’s sole discretion.

Converse’s Account Manager, Hashmi Quazi, will be responsible for all matters related to the Consultant’s personnel and operations, including but not limited to:
 Assigning lead and supporting personnel to projects on an as-needed basis, etc.  Administering personnel actions, etc.

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 Responding to a variety of administrative requests from the Construction Services Division, i.e., billing questions, insurance renewals, etc.

Dr. Quazi will respond to all existing and potential future assignments, performance- related issues, billing questions, personnel-related matters, etc. under this agreement.

The City’s Principal Engineer or Project Inspector will coordinate work in the field with Converse for individual Work Orders. As the work will most often be dependent on the construction contractor’s schedule, Converse will be available to accommodate service requests within 24 hours of the actual work to be performed. Emergency contact information is Dispatch/Project Coordinator Penney Munns ([email protected]; 626-373-3389).

1.B Scope of Services

GEOTECHNICAL-DESIGN PHASE

For the geotechnical investigation report the scope of work will typically include the following.

Task 1: Project Set-up
As part of the project set-up, staff personnel from our office will conduct the following.  Coordinate site access with your representative.
 Field reconnaissance to map the surface condition, including drainage, flood hazard, etc.  Obtain an encroachment permit.
 Prepare traffic control plan, if required.
 Stake/mark the boring locations in the field such that drill rig access to all the locations is available.
 Notify underground Service Alert (USA) at least 48 hours prior to drilling to clear the boring location of any conflict with existing underground utilities.

Task 2: Subsurface Exploration
The field investigation will include a subsurface exploration program consisting of drilling exploratory borings. The purpose of the borings will be to:
 Obtain subsurface information at the site.
 Obtain undisturbed and bulk samples of the various soil types for laboratory testing.

The number of borings will be determined based on the project needs.

Typical boring spacing will be 500 feet apart. The borings will be drilled typically to a depth of 5 feet below ground surface (bgs) or to refusal, whichever is shallower. Soils will be continuously logged and classified by the geologist/engineer in the field by examination in accordance with the Unified Soil Classification System.

Undisturbed ring and bulk samples of the representative subsurface materials will be collected.

Groundwater levels, where encountered in the borings, will be recorded. After completion of boring

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Task 3: Laboratory Testing
Soil samples obtained during exploratory drilling will be tested in our laboratory to evaluate their characteristics and properties. Laboratory testing may include, but will not necessarily be limited to, the following.
 Moisture-density of in-situ samples
 R-value
 Collapse
 Expansion index
 Sieve analysis

Task 4: Engineering Analyses and Geotechnical Report
Data obtained from the exploratory borings and laboratory testing program will be evaluated to prepare a report, which will include the following.
 Introduction.
 Discussion on the field procedures used in the investigation.  A discussion of the materials encountered in the borings and their engineering properties.
 A plan indicating the location of the borings.
 Laboratory tests results.
 A summary of the existing pavement conditions including photographs.  A table listing the existing pavement thickness at the boring locations.  Discussion on the possible causes of failures.
 Discussion of pavement repair alternatives.
 New pavement structural sections based on the present traffic index.  Street subgrade preparation recommendations.

GEOTECHNICAL-CONSTRUCTION PHASE

During the construction phase of the various projects, the City will need Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) services from Converse. Depending on the project type observation and testing will likely be required for soils, aggregate base, asphalt concrete, cement concrete, masonry and welding. Our typical services for soils compaction and other specialty inspection are discussed on the following pages:

Soils Compaction Testing
Soils compaction testing will likely be required during street subgrade preparation, site grading, pipe trench backfill, structural backfill, etc. At the request from the city, Converse will provide a qualified and experienced technician to take in- place density of the compacted fill to verify compliance with the project specification. Field density test will be taken using a sand cone (ASTM 1557) or Nuclear Gauge (ASTM 6938). If needed, we can also provide full-time observation of the contractor’s operation.

At the end of each site visit, our field technician will prepare a daily report summarizing his/her observation and test results. The report will be signed by the City’s Field Representative verifying  Modified proctor (compaction)
 Direct shear
 Consolidation
 Atterberg Limits
Proposal for On-Call Materials Testing, Deputy Inspection, and Environmental Engineering And Science Services for the Construction of Capital Improvement Projects City of Anaheim Department of Public Works
Anaheim, County of Orange, California
January 30, 2024

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Pavement Testing
Prior to paving, the City Representative should ask the contractor for an asphalt concrete mix design which will be used for the project. The city must review the mix design to verify that it is acceptable for the project. Prior to pavement laydown the City Inspector or Converse Representative must check the truck ticket so verifying it matches the approved mix design. Also, the temperature of the hot asphalt concrete and the outside temperature must be checked and recorded to ascertain it is acceptable limits.

As the asphalt concrete is laid and compacted, Converse field representatives will take in -place density tests of the asphalt concrete. A Marshall/Hveem test will be conducted in the laboratory to determine the maximum density of the asphalt concrete. The field will be compared with the laboratory maximum density to verify if 95% compacted is being achieved. In case of failing tests, the City’s field inspector will be immediately notified. As indicated above, a daily field report will be prepared and submitted to the City inspector.

Foundation Inspection
Where foundation inspection is necessary, Converse’s Field Representative will verify the footing bottom is excavated to the plan depth and that excavation is performed for loose and/or oversize material. We will also check the dimensions of the footings for conformance with the design.

Concrete Inspection
When and where needed we will provide an American Concrete Institute (ACI) certified concrete inspector to observe concrete placement and verify the quality of fresh concrete (air content, slump, temperature, etc.).

He will make 6” x 12” concrete cylinders for compressive strength. These cylinders will be transported to our laboratory 24 hours after field curing.

The cylinders will be tested in accordance with ASTM C39 at the age of 7 and 28 days. Our test results will be iss ued the day the cylinders are tested in our laboratory.

Specialty Inspection
We will provide ICC/AWS certified inspectors where and when needed. These inspectors will be certified in multiple disciplines resulting in higher efficiency. These inspectors will provide quality assurance on projects in accordance with project contract documents and applicable ICC, CBC, ASTM, ACI, AASHTO, AWS standards, codes, city ordinances, regulations, laws, and common industry practices.

Laboratory Testing
Converse will provide compliance testing of soils, aggregate base, asphalt concrete, concrete (compressive strength), reinforcing steel, concrete masonry units, pre -construction masonry prisms, mortar, grout, and high- strength bolts. All test results will be reviewed by a registered

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Reports
For field density and relative compaction tests, we will provide a copy of the test results to the City’s representative at the time of testing and will conform to the Federal Requirements and Caltrans Standards. Converse will provide a formal report to the City within 5 working days of project completion. For all other tests, an informal report will be made by phone or fax upon completion of the test. A formal report, including all backup information, will be sent within 5 working days of completion of the testing. A final report stamped and signed by a licensed civil engineer will be submitted to the City at the completion of project.

Office Support
The field and laboratory personnel will be well supported by a group of office staff. The project manager and other office staff will provide the following.  Consultation and attend as-needed project progress meetings.  Verify and approve all laboratory test results before issuing them to the field representative and the project team.
 Prepare interim reports on project progress and review all field daily reports to verify compliance with the project plan and specification.
 Monitor staff allocation.
 Perform budget monitoring and percent completion and budget expended. Keep client updated on the budget status along with every monthly invoice.  Prepare final grading, post-grading and project close out reports.

Local Assistance Procedures Manual
Converse is familiar with The Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) issued annually as well as the Local Programs Procedures updates. We have familiarized ourselves with LAPM and its required processes, procedures, documents, authorizations, approvals, and certifications for federal-aid and/or state funds for many types of local transportation projects.

Dispatching of Service Requests
Converse’s Project Manager, Dr. Hashmi Quazi, will be responsible for supervising and/or coordinating the field and office activities under this agreement. Our Dispatcher, Penney Munns, will be responsible for dispatching our field technicians and inspectors and assuring we have on- site staff available to you 24/7 with 24-hour notice.

Community Workforce Agreement
We understand that a substantial portion of assignments under this on -call agreement will be covered under “Project Work” as defined in the City’s CWA. Converse currently provides similar services that are subject to the terms and conditions of the CWA.

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Resumes for personnel responsible for managing and supervising the designated service facilities, as well as certifications for both personnel and laboratory testing, are included in the Appendix of this proposal.

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE SERVICES

Environmental engineering and science services will consist of testing for hazardous materials such as asbestos, lead, PCBs, and other contaminants. Services shall include sampling, testing, and monitoring of removal/remediation activities; environmental site assessments (ESAs); and issuance of the final clearance report.

Hazardous Materials Testing

Converse’s Hazardous Materials (including Lead- base Paint ) Services will be completed by Converse’s staff of appropriately certified staff. The staff completing these services include Cal-EPA Certified Asbestos Consultants (CACs) and Certified Site Surveillance Technicians (CSSTs) ; California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Certified Lead Inspectors/Assessors , Project Monitors, and Sampling Technicians; and Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIHs).

Lead-base Paint (LBP)
Lead surveys will be conducted utilizing Converse’s Viken XRF device and will typically be limited to the predominant style of accessible components that are present at the buildings. The LBP Surveys will typically include a survey of representative painted surfaces. Samples of general building components (i.e., visually identical surface paints) will be assumed to be representative throughout a particular building. The survey is intended to identify representative painted surfaces. The survey is not intended to identify all painted surfaces or comply with Housing and Urban Development Guidelines.

The results of the survey will be evaluated to determine if lead is present in the surveyed components. The XRF logs will be provided in the final report. The logs will contain the following information: paint color of component tested, type of substrate, lead concentration, and condition of paint.

Surveys for mercury, PCBs and other hazardous materials will typically be conducted at the same time as the asbestos and LBP surveys.

Air Monitoring services for LBPs will generally follow the steps outlined as indicated under the Asbestos Services.

Asbestos
Converse’s Asbestos Services will be completed by Converse’s staff of CACs and CSSTs. A survey of the structures on-site for suspect asbestos-containing materials and homogeneous materials will be completed.

If construction plans and/or specifications are available, Converse can review these items to help in the identification of potential asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). Suspect materials will be divided Proposal for On-Call Materials Testing, Deputy Inspection, and Environmental Engineering And Science Services for the Construction of Capital Improvement Projects City of Anaheim Department of Public Works
Anaheim, County of Orange, California
January 30, 2024

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 Surfacing Materials (sprayed or troweled-on materials)  Thermal Systems Insulations (materials generally applied to various mechanical systems)  Miscellaneous Materials (any materials which do not fit in the above categories)

Accessible interior and exterior areas will be surveyed for the presence of suspect materials .

Samples of general building materials (i.e., visually identical flooring material and ceiling tiles) will be assumed to be representative of materials used throughout the building. Converse will not make a second effort to survey buildings, or portions of buildings, not accessible during the field reconnaissance.

If non-destructive sampling methods are employed during the survey, void spaces between walls, floors and ceiling will not be observed or sampled.

We will collect samples of suspected ACMs in representative homogenous areas determined by visual examination and review of plans. Bulk samples will be collected following accepted EPA procedures and will be analyzed for asbestos content. The strategy for the collection of asbestos samples will be in accordance with EPA guidance document “Asbestos in Buildings: Simplified Sampling Scheme for Friable Surfacing Materials", EPA 560/5-85-030a, October 1985, 40 CFR 763 (AHERA), and appropriate air pollution control district regulations. According to OSHA Regulation 29 CFR 1926.1101, a minimum of three samples must be collected of each suspected ACM.

Samples collected will be processed for shipment to an accredited laboratory following EPA protocol and chain-of-custody procedures. Samples at the laboratory will be analyzed, on a standard turnaround basis (five business days), for asbestos content using polarized light microscopy (PLM).

PCBs
There are two different methods for evaluating PCBs, depending on the substrate or material you are evaluating:
• PCB light ballasts: Converse will inventory fluorescent light fixtures and associated ballasts.

An inventory will be created that will provide the number of ballasts observed. Converse will not disassemble the ballasts. We will only provide an inventory. • Caulk or Paint: Bulk samples of caulk will be collected if observed. Converse will provide 5 grams of the materials to the lab for analyses by EPA Test Method 8082. If PCBs are detected at concentrations of concern, drilling and sampling of the substrate w ill be necessary to evaluate the leaching potentials of the PCBs. A “step-out” approach will be utilized to collect those bulk samples.

Monitoring Services
Abatement specifications and bidding monitoring oversight can be provided by Converse. Prior to the initiation of the project, Converse will request the abatement contractor provide a submittal package for review. The submittal package should contain the abatement contractor’s scope of work and appropriate licenses, permits, air pollution control district, Division of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (better known as Cal/OSHA) and California Department of Public Health notifications as appropriate, as well as copies of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) of appropriate products used at the project site, and worker training, medical, and respiratory fit test documentation.

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Converse will provide monitoring services for the duration of the abatement project to observe the contractor's work practices.

Specifically, Converse will monitor and evaluate compliance with EPA, OSHA, and state and local regulations and guidelines.

Converse will maintain daily abatement observation, work activity, and personnel logs.

Converse will perform final visual inspections or clearance air sampling following the completion of the abatement project. Asbestos air clearance samples could be read onsite by Converse’s NIOSH 585 equivalent-trained microscopists or submitted to a fixed laboratory. Lead clearance wipe samples will be submitted to a fixed laboratory.

Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)

Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
Converse will generally follow the standard practices of the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process (Standard: E1527-21). The ASTM Standard E1527-21 is intended to satisfy one of the requirements to qualify for the Landowner Liability Protections (LLP) within the scope of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), that is, the practices that constitute all appropriate inquiry (AAI, 40 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 312) into the previous ownership and uses of the property consistent with good commercial or customary practice.

The Phase I will include review of regulatory records and databases; topographical map review; historical review of insurance maps and aerial photographs; visual reconnaissance of the site and adjoining properties; interviews of owner and other knowledgeable parties; and a written report.

Work will be completed by or under the supervision of an Environmental Professional (EP).

Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
The objectives of a Phase II investigation are to: evaluate the likelihood that potentially hazardous materials are present at the site; assess the nature and concentrations of the chemical compounds; assess the vertical and horizontal extent of impacted s oil, as well as the impact to groundwater; determine if the subject property will require some form of remediation and evaluate the most feasible remedial alternative to remediate the site. The scope of services for a Phase II assessment is typically based on the results of a Phase I ESA and/or other Phase II assessments.

Phase II assessments may include the following: a Geophysical Survey, collection of soil, soil vapor, indoor air, and/or groundwater samples, field screening of samples, and/or laboratory analysis of samples.

Converse will generally follow the standard practices of the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Process (ASTM E1903- 11). If a Soil Gas Survey is to be completed, it will be in

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Issuance of the Final Abatement Clearance Report
At the completion of asbestos/LBP abatement and monitoring services, Converse will generate a clearance/close-out report. This report will summarize the abatement activities and will include pertinent air monitoring data and lab results.

Laboratory Locations
Converse’s laboratories are at the following locations:

3176 Pullman Street, Suite 108
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(In process of being Caltrans certified)
717 S. Myrtle Avenue
Monrovia, CA 91016
LEA 64
2021 Rancho Drive, Suite 1
Redlands, CA 92373
LEA 101

Santa Ana River Trail Sewer Pipeline
Proposal for On-Call Materials Testing, Deputy Inspection, and Environmental Engineering And Science Services for the Construction of Capital Improvement Projects City of Anaheim Department of Public Works
Anaheim, County of Orange, California
January 30, 2024

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2. Subcontractor

Converse will provide a team of qualified subcontractors with the experience necessary to provide the City with quality service s in a timely and cost -effective manner. We understand that any changes to the subcontractors after execution of the agreement will require prior written approval from the City.

Firm Name, Address, Phone Number, Contact Name &
Email Address Service
2R Drilling, Inc. / 6939 Schaefer Avenue, Suite D-304 / Chino, CA 91710 / (909) 490-0530 / Mr. Brian Serl / [email protected] Drilling AP Engineering & Testing, Inc. / 2607 Pomona Boulevard / Pomona, CA 91768 / (909) 869-6316 / Mr. Apichart
Phukunhaphan, PE, GE / [email protected]
Corrosion Testing and
Supplemental Lab
Testing
American Integrated Services
1522 E. Opp Street / Wilmington, CA 90744 / (310) 522-1168 / Mr. John Farmer / [email protected]
Drum Disposal
American Environmental Testing Laboratory / 2834 N. Naomi St. / Burbank, CA 91504 / (818) 845-8200 / Mr. Adonis Agkis / [email protected]
Laboratory Analysis
Asset Laboratories / 11110 Artesia Blvd., Suite B / Cerritos, CA 90703 (562) 219-7435 / Mr. Thad Malit /
[email protected]
Laboratory Analysis
BC2 Environmental / 1150 W. Trenton Avenue / Orange, CA 92867 (714) 744-2990 / Mr. Kurt Samuelson / [email protected] Drilling Interphase / 6200 Peachtree Street / Los Angeles, CA 90040 (800) 457-3300 / Ms. Rose Williams /
[email protected]
Direct Push Drilling /
Mobile Laboratory
Eurofins / 1010 N. Central Avenue, Suite 460 / Glendale, CA 91202 / (623) 298-1016 / Ms. Kara Ralutin /
[email protected]
Environment Testing
Enthalpy / 931 W. Barkley Avenue / Orange, CA 92869 /
(714) 771-6900 / Mr. Jim Lin / [email protected]
Environmental
Laboratory
LA Testing / 3131 Vaughn Way, Suite 203 / Aurora, CO 80014 / (856) 303-3437 / Mr. Stefan Wiersgalla / [email protected] Environmental
Microbiology Laboratory
Jones Environmental / 11007 Forest Place / Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 / (714) 449-9937 / Ms. Karen Prame /
[email protected]
Analytical Testing

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3. Construction Site Safety Qualifications and Training

Converse has quarterly and annual safety briefings that are mandatory for all staff . Employees receive a safety manual upon hire and are encouraged to obtain OSHA training and certifications.

Safety Record
Converse Consultants operates in several states and attempts to comply with all regulations posed by Federal OSHA, Cal-OSHA and NV OSHA. We have a general safety program which is accompanied by additional exposure -specific safety programs, which are contained in the following.

 29 CFR 1910
 29 CFR 1926
 T8 CCR 3203
 T8 CCR 1814
 NRS 618.383

Health and Safety Procedures
The following is a bullet list of procedures that Converse Consultants is implementing both in the office and in the field.

 Monthly Safety Hot Topics distributed throughout the company via email and handouts.  Bi-Monthly company safety meetings.
 Implementing safety incentives such as luncheons for staff when meeting goals of zero workdays without injuries.
 Reimbursement for proper clothing, work boots that meet OSHA standards.  Implementing tailgate safety meetings at the jobsite.  Weekly safety walk-throughs in our laboratory.

Lastly, in 2016 Converse Consultants implemented a more improved safety program. Since practicing these new procedures, Converse Consultants has had zero work-related injuries. Our Health and Safety Manual is available upon request.

Terra Lago Fire Station
Proposal for On-Call Materials Testing, Deputy Inspection, and Environmental Engineering And Science Services for the Construction of Capital Improvement Projects City of Anaheim Department of Public Works
Anaheim, County of Orange, California
January 30, 2024

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4. Organization Structure

Converse has the field, professional and office staff with the qualifications and experience that we will draw from depending on the project material testing, inspection and environmental needs.

4.A Organization Chart

Our project team is illustrated in the Organization Chart below. These individuals are qualified and have the experience to work on your projects. Depending on your project needs, we will select individuals who can provide the most technically sound and cost-effective solution.

Principal-in-Charge
Hashmi Quazi, PhD, PE, GE
City of Anaheim
Field Technicians
Manny Liwag
Bill Kowalski
Brian Kauffman
Diego Garcia
Tom Groover
Sean Castillo
Jose Navarrette
Daniel Arteaga
Daniel Chavez
Donte Hightower
Travell Landrum
Field Services
Coordinator
Penney Munns
Laboratory
Donte Hightower
Jita Smith
Christian Quintero
Travell Landrum
Inspectors
Franklin Tsai
Craig Hainsworth
Ken Jones
Brandon Williams
Sergio Perez
Kevin Tran
Edward Tsai
David Hainsworth
Doug Lupo
Henry Arredondo
Paul Berns
Engineers
Siva Sivathasan, PhD, PE, GE,
DGE, QSP, F. ASCE
Babak Abbasi, PhD, PE
Derek Sobol, BS, PE
Antonio Maciel, BS, EIT
Musfiqur Ali, MS, EIT
Aleksey Zhukov, BS

Geologists
Robert Gregorek, MS, PG, CEG
Catherine Nelson, BS, GIT
Stephen McPherson, BS
Elizabeth Hernandez, BS
Javier Calzada, BS
Environmental Staff
Senior Vice President/
Managing Officer
Norman Eke, CAC

Laura Tanaka, CAC, Lead Certified
Michael Van Fleet, PG, QSD
Dale Walsh, CIH, CSP, CEM, LEED-AP
Laura Cattaneo, CAC, Lead Tech
Rodney Stansfield, CAC, Lead Certified,
NIOSH
Spencer Wagner
Andrew Romero, CAC, Lead Certified
NIOSH
Kaspar Wittlinger, CSST, Lead Tech
Tracy Johnston, PE
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4.B Day-to-Day Coordination and Dispatching

Our project manager, assistant project manager and dispatcher responsibilities and coordinating activities are shown below.

Principal in Charge/Project Manager, Hashmi Quazi, PhD, PE, GE, who has over 37 years of experience providing geotechnical and materials testing services will be the City’s point-of-contact on all matters dealing with the services offered. He will be available for the duration of the contract and his duties will include the following.
 Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) for all Converse activities.  Technical assistance and oversight.
 Contract and budget negotiations.
 Report review.
 Resource management oversight.
 Attending project meetings as-needed.

Senior Staff Engineer/ Assistant Project Manager , Antonio Maciel, EIT , has over 15 years of experience in geotechnical observation and testing and materials testing projects and he will provide the following to assure your project(s) are coordinated and our services are provided on time and within budget.
 Attending project kick-off meeting and all as-needed progress meetings.  Assign personnel to projects on an as -needed basis in coordination with your representatives.
 Work with Field Services Coordinator and Lead Technician to forecast man -hour requirements.
 Supervision of field activities and laboratory testing for projects in construction phase involving materials testing services.
 Verify and approve all laboratory test results before issuing them to the field representative and the project team.
 Review all field daily reports to verify compliance with the project plan and specification and prepare interim reports on project progress.
 Oversee our staff to ensure our services are on schedule and within budget.  Assure that all deliverables are submitted on time.
 Review, monitor, and provide general direction for our laboratory and field personnel.  Review and issue reports and invoices for submittal.
 Consultation and attend as-needed project progress meetings.

Field Services Coordinator (FSC), Penney Munns, will be the day-to-day point of contact to take requests for our services from your representatives. We request 24 -hours advance notice; however, we will respond with shorter notice. Her duties will include the following.  Make sure we have plans and specifications, as necessary, for the project.  Prepare field folders to include our proposal and scope of work, project team contact information.
 Schedule and dispatch field staff with appropriate training, certifications and experience.  Confirm staff are on site and on time with all necessary equipment and test data.  Review daily field activity reports to make sure they are complete and signed.  File completed laboratory test results in the field folder, so it is available to the field staff.  Distribute field daily reports and laboratory test results as required.

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5. Quality Assurance Program

For over 78 years Converse has been providing professional geotechnical engineering, materials testing, inspection and environmental services. We have the experience and expertise to meet and exceed your expectations. Our goal is nothing less than the total satisfaction of our clients.

Converse has an established presence in the state of California, and we are familiar with the technical, regulatory, and political climate involved in construction activities. Converse works with a single purpose for our clients: to thoroughly assess and properly document testing and inspection activities, and to comply with the Caltrans, ICC, ASTM, AASHTO, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Our mission is to work with your project staff to provide responsive and quality services for your project, with the objective of providing quality services in a timely and cost-effective manner. Our approach to achieving our mission includes Quality Control (Q/C), the operation and activities necessary to make the quality of the product what it should be. QC applies to all aspect s of Converse’s practices. This includes corporate management, field investigation procedures and practice, geotechnical analyses, design, report, laboratory testing and construction inspection and testing. As part of our QC on a project, we conduct the following:
 Match the qualifications and experience of the staff before they are assigned to the project  Conduct an in-house project kick-off meeting to go over the project plan and specification with our team members
 Establish chain of command and reporting protocol with the other team members  Review daily field reports for non-compliance and corrective action  Review laboratory test results prior to issuing to the team members

Our engineering staff is provided with regular training sessions to review codes and regulations by which our services are governed. These training sessions serve as refresher for experienced staff and continuing education for younger engineers.

Our Technician Training and Competency Review policy and procedures require that each technician, regardless of their Converse personnel classification or outside agency certifications, will have one of the following training status classifications for eac h test they perform: Trained with Current Competency Verification (V), Trained with Competency Verification Holding (H), Trainee (T), or not qualified. The staff assigned to perform a test will be properly trained with current competency verification for the testing task to which they are assigned.

Converse has a long history of quality work. The institutional knowledge of the firm is an amazing resource on which our clients are welcome to draw.

Our Project Manager/Single Point of Contact is Hashmi Quazi, PhD, PE, GE , a registered civil and geotechnical engineer in the state of California with over 37 years of experience. Dr. Quazi is authorized to conduct all geological tests and investigations on behalf of Converse.

Our staff have the professional accreditations and certifications required to provide the services you will need for your projects, and they are included in the Appendix of this proposal along with our key staff resumes.

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6. Understanding & Ability to Conform to Caltrans LAPM

Many City projects are funded by State and Federal grants. Converse is conversant with The Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) issued annually as well as the Local Programs Procedures updates and are current on applicable prevailing wage laws. We have familiarized ourselves with LAPM and its required processes, procedures, documents, authorizations, approvals, and certifications for Federal Aid and/or State funds for many types of local transportation projects. Because Converse has been providing simi lar services to cities sharing the City’s challenges, we are confident in our approach and success.

I-15 & Limonite Avenue Interchange
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Anaheim, County of Orange, California
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7. Project Experience & References

Converse has decades of experience providing geotechnical material testing, inspection and environmental services for projects throughout Southern California. This section will demonstrate our experience and references related to the type of projects and services we provide which conform to the City’s Community Workforce Agreement (CWA).

7.A Project Experience

A few representative projects illustrating our knowledge and expertise for the CIP for this RFP are provided below.

Shaffer Park Renovation
Orange, California

OWNER / CLIENT
City of Orange
c/o CannonDesign
2355 Main Street
Irvine, CA 92614
Joseph Tran
949-405-6032

10th & Flower Street Park
Santa Ana, California

OWNER / CLIENT
City of Santa Ana
c/o David Evans & Assoc.
17782 E. 17th St, Ste 200
Tustin, CA 92780
Mark Oskorus
714-665-4559

Fire Station No. 62
Monterey Park, California

OWNER / CLIENT
City of Monterey Park
320 West Newmark Ave.

Monterey Park, CA 91754
Frank Lopez
626-307-1469

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Converse provided geotechnical observation, materials testing and inspection services for the project which included the demolishment and construction of a community building, an enlarged parking lot, walkways, walking path, roof replacement, and the addition of irrigation, lighting and realigning the baseball field.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Converse provided geotechnical investigation and percolation testing services for the project which included park improvements including playground area, exercise area, shade structures, site lighting, irrigation system, site furnishings, monument sign, skateboard court, basketball court and pedestrian bridge.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Converse provided geotechnical observation, materials testing and inspection services for the project which included demolition of the residential house and fire station, and construction of fire station buildings, site grading, concrete and paving, and landscaping.

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Riverside, California

OWNER / CLIENT
Riverside County EDA
3403 10th Street, Suite 500
Riverside, CA 92501
Dominick Lombardi
951-212-3520

Chino Avenue Storm Drain
Chino, California

OWNER / CLIENT
City of Chino
Public Works Dept.
13220 Central Avenue
Chino, CA 91710
Karen Campbell
909-334-3403

Lincoln Avenue Street Improvements
Santa Ana, California

OWNER / CLIENT
City of Santa Ana
c/o Huitt-Zollars
2603 Main St, Ste 400
Irvine, CA 92614
Miguel Hernandez
949-988-5815, x11169

SR-55 Sewer Pipeline Relocation
Irvine, California

OWNER / CLIENT
Irvine Ranch Water District
15600 Sand Canyon Ave.

Irvine, CA 92618
Nhan Mai
949-453-5687

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Converse provided geotechnical observation, materials testing and inspection services for the project which consisted of installation of RCP ranging in size from 18 inches to 60 inches along with various sized concrete catch basins, junction boxes , bulk heads , meter stops, new meter boxes, sidewalk, curb, gutter and spandrels.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Converse provided geotechnical investigation services for the project which included street improvement of a pavement section on the street which was removed and new pavement design was constructed.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Converse provided geotechnical observation, materials testing and inspection services for the project which included of installation of 8-inch PVC pipeline, installation of pre -cast manholes and new asphalt concrete to cover the sewer trench.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Converse provided geotechnical observation, materials testing and inspection services for the project which included improvements included an 8,500 square- foot expansion of the existing public health laboratory building.

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Corona, California

OWNER / CLIENT
City of Corona
Dept. of Public Works
400 South Vicentia Avenue
Corona, CA 92882
Barry Ghami
951-739-4961

Various Environmental Services
Anaheim, California

WNER / CLIENT
City of Anaheim
Housing & Community
Development
201 S. Anaheim Blvd.

Suite 1003
Anaheim, CA 92805
Stephen Stoewer
714-765-4300

Various Environmental Services
Ontario, California

OWNER / CLIENT
City of Ontario
208 West Emporia St.

Ontario, CA 91762
Charity Hernandez
909-395-2289

Various Environmental Services
Location

OWNER / CLIENT
City of Arcadia
240 W Huntington Dr,
Arcadia, CA 91066
Philip Wray
626-574-5488

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Converse provided geotechnical observation, materials testing and inspection services for the project which consisted of a sewer pipeline to be constructed and existing sewer pipeline to be encased in concrete at the Santana River Trail Staging Area in Corona, California. The project included trench backfill, concrete slab and asphalt concrete replacement.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Converse has provided a Phase I ESA and Lead/Asbestos Survey for the City of Anaheim Housing & Community Development under a Professional Services Agreement dated August 11, 2023.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Converse provides asbestos, lead -based paint and hazardous materials surveys; abatement monitoring and clearance; Phase I and II ESAs; import/export soil sampling; emergency construction response; and UST removal.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Converse provides Phase I and II ESAs; asbestos, lead and mold surveys and abatement monitoring oversight; generation of specifications; indoor air sampling; and SPCC reports.

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7.B References

Our clients will attest to the quality and cost -effectiveness of our services, as well as the responsiveness of our staff. Below are 3 references including name, address, telephone number, email address and description of similar services to those needed within the last 5 years.

Client Information Description of Project(s)
Irvine Ranch Water District
15600 Sand Canyon Avenue
Irvine, CA 92618
Nhan Mai
949-453-5687
[email protected]
Converse provided geotechnical investigation and
geotechnical observation, materials testing and inspection services for the project which included of installation of 8- inch PVC pipeline, installation of pre -cast manholes and new asphalt concrete to cover the sewer trench. (2021)

Riverside County EDA
3403 10th Street, Suite 500
Riverside, CA 92501
Dominick Lombardi
951-955-6622
[email protected]
Converse provided geotechnical observation, materials
testing and inspection services for the project which
included an 8,500 square- foot expansion of the existing public health laboratory building, underground utilities and pavement rehabilitation. (2020)

Los Angeles County Office of
Education
9300 Imperial Highway
Downey, CA 90242
Jema Estrella
562-922-8981
[email protected]
Converse provides asbestos, lead -base paint and mold
surveys and abatement monitoring and oversight; indoor air quality services; generation of abatement specifications; generation of SCAQMD Procedure 5 Workplans; job walks
and pre -construction meetings, a nd asbestos awareness training. (2013 – Present)

Los Angeles County Men’s Central Jail
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Anaheim, County of Orange, California
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7.C List of Municipalities In California

Converse has provided geotechnical, geological, material testing, inspection and environmental services in the Southern California area since 1946. Our mission is to work with the agency staff to provide responsive and quality services for your project(s) in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Listed below are municipalities we have worked with in the last 5 years. Our clients with which we have teamed can attest that we provide these services on time and within budget.

Aliso Viejo
Anaheim
Arcadia
Artesia
Azusa
Bakersfield
Beaumont
Bell
Beverly Hills
Big Bear Lake
Bradbury
Brea
Brentwood
Buena Park
Burbank
Calabasas
Calimesa
Camarillo
Canyon Lake
Carson
Cathedral City
Cerritos
Chino
Chula Vista
Colton
Commerce
Compton
Corona
Costa Mesa

Crestline
Culver City
Cypress
Downey
Duarte
Fontana
Fountain Valley
Fullerton
Garden Grove
Gardena
Glendale
Glendora
Hemet
Hermosa Beach
Highland
Huntington Beach
Indian Wells
Indio
Industry
Inglewood
Irvine
Irwindale
La Habra Heights
La Mesa
La Mirada
La Puente
La Quinta
Laguna Beach
Lake Arrowhead

Lake Elsinore
Lake Forest
Lawndale
Lemon Grove
Loma Linda
Long Beach
Los Alamitos
Los Angeles
Lynwood
Malibu
Manhattan Beach
Maywood
Mission Viejo
Monrovia
Montclair
Montebello
Monterey Park
Moorpark
Moreno Valley
Newport Beach
Ontario
Orange
Palm Desert
Palm Springs
Pasadena
Pico Rivera
Placentia
Pomona
Poway

Rancho Cucamonga
Redondo Beach
Redlands
Rialto
Riverside
Rosemead
San Bernardino
San Clemente
San Dimas
San Fernando
San Gabriel
San Jacinto
San Marino
Santa Ana
Santa Clarita
Santa Monica
Seal Beach
Signal Hills
Simi Valley
South Gate
Temple City
Thousand Oaks
Torrance
Victorville
Villa Park
West Covina
West Hollywood
Yorba Linda
Yucaipa

Margarita Community Park
Gibbel Skate Park
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Principal-in-Charge / Project Manager

Dr. Quazi has over 37 years of experience providing
geotechnical engineering services and has earned a reputation for providing quality work in an honest and ethical manner, on time and within budget. Dr. Quazi provides quality control, budget oversight, and technical assistance on project types including street/roadway, pipelines, storm drains, parks, essential buildings, and other related studies.

Relevant Experience

SR-55 Sewer Pipeline Relocation, Irvine, CA . Principal in Charge. Provided technical and budget oversight, resource allocation and contract management for the project during the construction phase. The project includes installation of 8- inch PVC pipeline, installation of pre-cast manholes and new asphalt concrete to cover the sewer trench.

Schaffer Park Renovation , Orange, CA . Principal in Charge. Provided quality control and technical oversight for the materials testing and inspection performed during construction of the project. The site was located at 1930 N. Shaffer Street, in Orange, California. The project consisted of the renovation of the existing community building, a new community building, enlarge/reconfiguration of a parking lot, a new concession building with restrooms and utility storage room and new walkway with other smaller improvements.

Fire Station No. 62 , Monterey Park, CA . Principal in Charge. Provided quality control and technical oversight for the materials testing and inspection performed during construction of the project. The project consisted of the demolition of the existing residential house and fire station buildings, and construction of new fire station buildings, including site grading, minor concrete and paving, and landscaping.

10 th & Flower Street Park, Santa Ana, CA . Principal in Charge. Provided quality control and technical oversight for the geotechnical investigation & percolation testing. The project was located at 10th and Flower Street in Santa Ana, California which involved design services for park improvements including playground area, exercise area, shade structures, site lighting, irrigation system, site furnishings, monument sign, skateboard court, basketball court and pedestrian bridge.

SR-83/Euclid Avenue Improvements, Chino, CA . Principal in Charge. Provided technical oversight and budget control for the project during the construction phase. The project included widening 0.3 miles of SR-83/Euclid Avenue in Chino, California. 2 Lanes and a shoulder will be added with fully signalized intersection, earth drainage channel, signage, striping, guardrail, utilities and street lighting.

EDUCATION
 PhD, Civil Engineering, University of
Arizona, 1987
 MS, Civil Engineering, Arizona State
University, 1982
 BS, Bangladesh Engineering
University, 1978

REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
 California, Civil Engineer, #46651
 California, Geotechnical Engineer,
#2517

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Principal Engineer

Dr. Sivathasan is a registered civil and geotechnical engineer in California, with 30 years of geotechnical and construction experience. He also has extensive knowledge of construction projects from managing geotechnical observation and testing, special inspection and material testing, and Caltrans source inspection services on project types including street/roadway, pipelines, storm drains, parks, essential buildings, and other related studies.

Relevant Experience

SR-55 Sewer Pipeline Relocation, Irvine, CA . Principal Engineer. Provided management of geotechnical observation and testing for project. The project includes installation of approximately 200 linear feet of 8-inch PVC pipeline, installation of pre- cast manholes and new asphalt concrete to cover the sewer trench.

Schaffer Park Renovation , Orange, CA . Principal Engineer. Provided management of geotechnical observation and testing for project. The site was located at 1930 N. Shaffer Street, in Orange, California. The project consisted of the renovation of the existing community building, a new community building, enlarge/reconfiguration of a parking lot, a new concession building with restrooms and utility storage room and new walkway with other smaller improvements.

Veterans Sports Park, Tustin, CA. Principal Engineer. Provided management of geotechnical observation and testing for project. The construction included Veteran’s Memorial dedication area along with soccer fields, lighted ballfields, lighted basketball, tennis courts and pickle-ball courts, restroom building, fitness stations, children’s playground, parking stalls, open space area and passive recreation area.

I-15 & SR -79 Interchange, Temecula, CA. Principal Engineer. Responsible for geotechnical observation and testing during construction the site was located at the I -15 and SR -79 Interchange in Temecula, California. The project proposed to demolish the existing on and off - ramps at southbound I -15 ramp. New ramps will connect to the SR -79 at the Front Street intersection. A new bridge will be constructed over SR-79 south. The single span bridge is about 177 feet long and 39 feet wide for 2 through lanes and a shoulder.

Lincoln Avenue Street Improvements , Santa Ana, CA . Principal Engineer. Provided management of the geotechnical investigation for the project. The project involved the rehabilitation of Lincoln Avenue in Santa Ana, California. The l ength of the street improvement was approximately 820 feet. The existing pavement section on the street was removed and new pavement design was constructed.

EDUCATION
 PhD, Civil Engineering, University of
California, Davis, 2002
 MS, Civil Engineering, University of
California, Davis, 1997
 BS, Civil Engineering, University of
Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 1994

REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
 California, Civil Engineer
No. 63185
 California, Geotechnical Engineer
No. 2708
 Diplomate in Geotechnical
Engineering No. 1169
 CFR 1910.120 OSHA 8-Hour
Refresher Training
 CFR 1910.120 OSHA 40-Hour
Training
 Nuclear Soil Density Gauge
Certiﬁcation

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Senior Staff Engineer / Assistant Project Manager

Mr. Maciel has 15 years of construction inspection experience involving investigation and engineering analysis. His field experience includes soil investigation and sampling. In his experience, Mr. Maciel has prepared various detailed reports based on field data and observations, laboratory testing and geotechnical engineering principles on project types including street/roadway, pipelines, storm drains, parks, essential buildings, and other related studies.

Relevant Experience

SR-55 Sewer Pipeline Relocation, Irvine, CA. Senior Staff Engineer. Managed fieldwork and paperwork and prepared reports during the construction phase. The project includes installation of approximately 200 linear feet of 8-inch PVC pipeline, installation of pre-cast manholes and new asphalt concrete to cover the sewer trench.

SR-83/Euclid Avenue Improvements, Chino, CA. Senior Staff Engineer. Managed fieldwork, schedule, budget, and prepared reports for the construction phase. The project included widening

0.3 miles of SR-83/Euclid Avenue in Chino, California. 2 Lanes and a shoulder will be added with fully signalized intersection, earth drainage channel, signage, striping, guardrail, utilities and street lighting.

McKinley Grade Separation, Corona, CA. Senior Staff Engineer. Managed fieldwork, schedule, budget, and prepared reports for the construction phase. The project included a grade separation at McKinley Avenue in Corona, California. The improvements included the improvements to a roadway steel bridge, new appurtenances, street resurfacing, water main relocation, and other roadway improvements.

Chino Storm Drain, Chino, CA. Senior Staff Engineer. Managed fieldwork, schedule, budget, and prepared reports for the construction phase The project consisted of the construction of a portion of the Chino Avenue Storm Drain, Benson Avenue to Oaks Avenue (System 49) and Chino Avenue Storm Drain, Mountain Avenue to Bunker Hill Place (System 75). The project included installation of Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP) ranging in size from 18 inches to 60 inches along with various sized concrete catch basins, junction boxes and bulk heads.

Public Health Laboratory Expansion, Riverside, CA. Senior Staff Engineer. Managed fieldwork and paperwork and prepared reports for the design and construction phases. The project is located at 4065 County Drive, Riverside, California. The proposed improvements included an 8,500 square-foot expansion of the existing public health laboratory building. The expansion is a one-story steel -framed structure with a shallow concrete foundation. Other improvements associated with the project included underground utilities and pavement.

EDUCATION
 BS, Civil Engineering Structural
Engineering Emphasis, California
State Polytechnic State University,
Pomona, 2008

CERTIFICATIONS
 EIT No. 138566, State Board of
Licensure for Professional
Engineers and Surveyors, California
Proposal for On-Call Materials Testing, Deputy Inspection, and Environmental Engineering And Science Services for the Construction of Capital Improvement Projects City of Anaheim Department of Public Works
Anaheim, County of Orange, California
January 30, 2024
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Senior Engineering Geologist

Mr. Gregorek is a professional geologist with over 44 years of consulting experience in Southern California for
transportation, pipelines, storm drains, parks, essential buildings and other relevant projects. His engineering geology experience includes geotechnical investigations, fault studies, rock slope stability, landslide investigation, rock rippability assessment, liquefaction mitigation, and geotechnical
monitoring of grading, including many hillside and hard rock sites.

Relevant Experience

Lincoln Ave. Street Improvements, Santa Ana, CA. Senior Geologist. Provided geologic oversight for the geotechnical investigation for the project . The project involved the rehabilitation of Lincoln Avenue in Santa Ana, California. The length of the street improvement was approximately 820 feet. The existing pavement section on the street was removed and a new pavement design was constructed.

Santa Ana Dog Park, Santa Ana, CA . Senior Geologist. Provided geologic oversight for the design phase of the project. The project included 4.57 acres of space dog park at the southwest end of Centennial Regional Park in Santa Ana, California. The park involved demo of reservations office building, park signage, off leash spaces, dog training area, gate entrance for the bike trail, walkways, outdoor plaza, access to existing playfield, perimeter fencing and gates, agility course, splash pad for dogs, restroo m with dog washing station, landscaping, site lighting, irrigation system, parking lot, donor wall, and various other site amenities.

Ontario Gateway Square Buildings A & B, Ontario, CA. Senior Geologist. Provided geologic oversight for the construction phase of the project. The project consisted of 3 one -story retail buildings. The proposed buildings were approximately 4,800, 6,200 and 8,000 square feet in size with wood frame, masonry wall and slab on grade construction utilizing shallow foundations. The project also included associated roadways, parking areas, screen walls, above and below ground utilities, hardscaping and landscaping, as well as one infiltration device.

I-15 & SR -91 Express Lane Connector , Corona, CA. Senior Geologist. Provided geological oversight for the geotechnical investigation. The project consisted of the design and construction of express lane infrastructure . This included new south- to-west/east-to-north Express Lanes connector between I-15 Express Lanes and SR -91 Express Lanes; widening of eastbound SR - 91; extension of the SR-91 eastbound Express Lane to approximately ½-mile east of the I-15/SR- 91 interchange; a 90- ft long, 8 to 10 -ft high masonry sound wall; and Detention basin/swales located on the northwest quadrant of I-15 and SR-91 freeway interchange.

EDUCATION
 BA, Earth Science, California State
University, Fullerton, Graduated
1977
 MS, Program, Engineering Geology,
California State University, Los
Angeles, 1982

REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
 California, Professional Geologist,
PG 3965
 California, Certiﬁed Engineering
Geologist, C EG 1257
 OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(e) 40-hour
Hazardous Waste Operations
Health and Safety

Converse Consultants
R:\2023\32\23-32-156 City of Anaheim, On-call MTI & Environmental for CIP\Proposal\23-32-156_pro(01-30)on-call Manny Liwag
Lead Field Technician

Mr. Manny Liwag has 16 years of experience in geotechnical engineering and construction monitoring and testing. He has worked as a construction inspector/ field technician in Virginia and California. Some of his major responsibilities included grading observation, field density testing, utility trench backfilling, field and laboratory data analysis and daily inspection report writing for construction projects, including roadways/streets, storm drains, pipelines, parks, essential buildings and other related projects.

Relevant Experience

Schaffer Park Renovation , Orange, CA . Field Technician. Performed observation and field density testing for the project. The site was located at 1930 N. Shaffer Street, in Orange, California. The project consisted of the renovation of the existing community building, a new community building, enlarge/reconfiguration of a parking lot, a new concession building with restrooms and utility storage room and new walkway with other smaller improvements.

Veterans Sports Park, Tustin, CA. Field Technician. Performed observation and field density testing for the project. The construction included Veteran’s Memorial dedication area along with soccer fields, lighted ballfields, lighted basketball, tennis courts and pickle -ball courts, restroom building, fitness stations, children’s playground, parking stalls, open space area and passive recreation area.

Fire Station No. 62 , Monterey Park, CA . Field Technician. Performed observation and field density testing for the project. The project consisted of the demolition of the existing residential house and fire station buildings, and construction of new fire station buildings, including site grading, minor concrete and paving, and landscaping.

Olive Street Storm Drain, City of Irwindale, CA. Field Technician. Performed continuous compaction testing during the construction of a 3,800 linear foot pipeline, 24-66 inches thick, along Olive Street.

E. Live Oak Avenue and Arrow Highway Storm Drain, City of Irwindale, CA. Field Technician.

Performed grading observations and field density testing for soil subgrade, base material and asphalt pavement. Monitored and tested utility trench backfills and compaction for storm drains, sewer lines, investigation lines, connector pipes, and sewer laterals during the construction of Live Oak Avenue.

Walnut Street Widening, City of Pasadena, CA. Field Technician. Performed ACI work and on- call compaction testing for the widening of Walnut Street in Pasadena, California.

Padilla and Irwindale Avenue Avenida, City of Irwindale, CA. Field Technician. Performed field density testing and construction monitoring for asphalt pavement at Padilla Avenue and Irwindale Avenue Avenida in Irwindale, California.

EDUCATION
 BS, Civil Engineering, University of
Santo Tomas, Philippines, 1975

REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
 ACI Certiﬁed Field Technician
Grade I
 Nuclear Gauge Certiﬁcation

Converse Consultants
R:\2023\32\23-32-156 City of Anaheim, On-call MTI & Environmental for CIP\Proposal\23-32-156_pro(01-30)on-call Bill Kowalski
Field Technician

Mr. Kowalski has over 21 years of experience working as a field technician. He has performed field testing for various public works and private construction projects, including roadways/streets, storm drains, pipelines, parks, essential buildings and other related projects.

Relevant Experience

SR-55 Sewer Pipeline Relocation, Irvine, CA . Field
Technician. Performed geotechnical observation and material testing. The project includes installation of approximately 200 linear feet of 8- inch PVC pipeline, installation of pre- cast manholes and new asphalt concrete to cover the sewer trench.

Public Health Laboratory Expansion, Riverside, CA. Field Technician. Performed geotechnical observation and material testing. The project is located at 4065 County Drive in Riverside.

The proposed improvements included an 8,500 square -foot expansion of the existing public health laboratory building. The expansion is a one- story steel-framed structure with a shallow concrete foundation. Other improvements associated with the project included underground utilities and pavement.

SR-83/Euclid Avenue Improvements, Chino, CA . Field Technician. Performed geotechnical observation and material testing. The project included widening 0.3 miles of SR-83/Euclid Avenue in Chino, California. Two Lanes and a shoulder will be added with fully signalized intersection, earth drainage channel, signage, striping, guardrail, utilities and street lighting.

McKinley Grade Separation, Corona, CA. Field Technician. Performed geotechnical observation and material testing. The project included a grade separation at McKinley Avenue in Corona. The improvements included the improvements to a roadway steel bridge, new appurtenances, street resurfacing, water main relocation, and other roadway improvements.

Chino Storm Drain , Chino, CA . Field Technician. Performed geotechnical observation and material testing. The project consisted of the construction of a portion of the Chino Avenue Storm Drain, Benson Avenue to Oaks Avenue (System 49) and Chino Avenue Storm Drain, Mountain Avenue to Bunker Hill Place (System 75). The project included installation of Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP) ranging in size from 18 inches to 60 inches along with various sized concrete catch basins, junction boxes and bulk heads.

Kessler Park Improvements, San Bernardino County, CA. Field Technician. Provided as-needed compaction testing and inspection and services. The project was located at 18400 Jurupa Avenue, south of Jurupa and west of Linden Street in Bloomington. It consisted of improvements of about 750 linear feet of Jurupa Avenue adjacent to Kessler Park and reconstruction of the parking lot.

CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATIONS
 ACI Certiﬁed Field Technician
Grade I
 Nuclear Gauge Certiﬁcation
 Caltrans 125- Sampling Highway,
Materials & Products
 Caltrans 231- Relative Compaction,
Soils & Aggregates (Nuclear)
 Caltrans 504- Air Content, Freshly
Mixed Concrete, Pressure
 Caltrans 518- Density of Fresh
Concrete
 Caltrans 533 – Ball Penetration in
Fresh Portland Cement Concrete
 Caltrans 539- Sampling Freshly
Mixed Concrete
 Caltrans 540- PCC Cylinder
Fabrication
 Caltrans 543 - Air Content of Freshly
Mixed Concrete
 Caltrans 556- Slump of Fresh Portland
Cement Concrete
 Caltrans 557- Temperature of Freshly
Mixed Portland Cement Concrete
Proposal for On-Call Materials Testing, Deputy Inspection, and Environmental Engineering And Science Services for the Construction of Capital Improvement Projects City of Anaheim Department of Public Works
Anaheim, County of Orange, California
January 30, 2024
Appendix--Page 13

Converse Consultants
R:\2023\32\23-32-156 City of Anaheim, On-call MTI & Environmental for CIP\Proposal\23-32-156_pro(01-30)on-call Franklin Tsai
Lead Inspector

Mr. Tsai has 22 years of experience in the construction industry performing welding inspections. He is a certified AWS, ICC, UT and MT inspector and has worked on a wide range of both private and public projects.

Relevant Experience

Orange County Transportation Authority: I-405/State Route 22 HOV Connector, Orange County, CA Special Inspector.

Performed AWS inspections for t he project was a joint
partnership between the Orange County Transportation
Authority and Caltrans linking high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes/carpool lanes on the San Diego Freeway (I -405) with those on the Garden Grove Freeway (SR -22) and San Gabriel River Freeway (I-605) to create a seamless carpool connection between the three freeways.

SR-22 HOV Design Build Project, 22 Freeway Retrofit, Orange County, CA. Special Inspector.

Performed AWS inspections for the addition of a HOV lane in each direction between Tustin Avenue and Valley View Street; a new auxiliary lane in each direction between City Drive and Beach Blvd.; and the reconfiguration of the connectors from the southbound SR -57 to the westbound SR-22.

Anaheim Youth Center & Police Station, Anaheim, CA. Special Inspector. Performed certified welding inspections during construction of the Anaheim Youth Center at 225 S. Philadelphia Street and Police Station at 425 S. Harbor Blvd. in Anaheim, California.

Munger Research Center, Huntington Library, San Marino, CA. Special Inspector. Provided certified welding inspections during construction of the Munger Research Center at 1151 Oxford Road in San Marino, California.

Santa Monica Library Renovation & Expansion, Santa Monica, CA. Special Inspector.

Provided certified welding inspections, magnetic particle testing and ultrasonic testing during construction of the Santa Monica Library at 601 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, California.

Glen Mor 2 Student Housing, UCR, Riverside, CA. Inspector. Provided welding and inspection during the construction phase of the project. The project consisted of approximately 334,000 square feet of new Type II construction for the University of California, Riverside campus. This project consisted of five 5- story apartment buildings, a student office building, community and food services, offices spaces, and conference facility. Also included is a 600- space, partially subterranean parking structure; 2 bridges and a swimming pool.

EDUCATION
 Hellier Paciﬁc, Certiﬁcate of Complete
in Training: Level I/II: UT, MT, PT, RT, and
ET, Anaheim, CA
 Northrop Rice Institute of Technology,
Inglewood, CA

 Airframe and Power Plant Technician

REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
 AWS Certiﬁed Welding Inspector
 ICC Certiﬁed Structural Steel and
Welding Inspector
 Ultrasonic Testing Level II Certiﬁed
Inspector
 Magnetic Particle Testing Level II
Certiﬁed Inspector
Proposal for On-Call Materials Testing, Deputy Inspection, and Environmental Engineering And Science Services for the Construction of Capital Improvement Projects City of Anaheim Department of Public Works
Anaheim, County of Orange, California
January 30, 2024
Appendix--Page 15

Converse Consultants
R:\2023\32\23-32-156 City of Anaheim, On-call MTI & Environmental for CIP\Proposal\23-32-156_pro(01-30)on-call Craig Hainsworth
Inspector

Mr. Hainsworth has over 16 years of experience as an AWS certified welding inspector and is also certified by the ICC for spray-applied fireproofing and reinforced concrete. Mr.

Hainsworth has experience on a variety of both public and private clients incl uding school districts, hospitals and local public agencies.

Relevant Experience

John Glenn Sports Field and Field House, Norwalk, CA. Inspector. Performed inspection during the construction phase. The project consisted of replacing the existing sports field with a new synthetic turf field. Additionally, the school constructed a new field house to contain concessions, team rooms, restrooms, storages facilities, new auxiliary building for ticket booths, dugouts, and storage. Minor improvements were made to the bleachers, baseball fields, light poles, softball fields, and a football track.

Saddleback High School Food Service Building, Santa Ana, CA . Inspector. Performed inspection during the construction phase. The project consisted of constructing a new food service building and modernization to other buildings on campus located at 2802 S. Flower Street, Santa Ana, California.

Washington Elementary School, Santa Ana, CA. Inspector. Performed inspection during the construction phase. The project consists of construction of a new administrative and library building, a multipurpose room and food services building, a kindergarten classroom building, new hardcourt playground, new quad, pre-manufactured canopies, and associated sitework.

Seismic Retrofit, Cedars Sinai Hospital, Los Angeles, CA. Inspector. Performed inspection and provided welding inspections during the seismic retrofit of existing roof mounted equipment at the Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, California.

Hoag Memorial Hospital ICU Imaging Expansion, Newport Beach, CA . Inspector. Provided welding inspections during the ICU Imaging Expansion at the Hoag Memorial Hospital in Newport Beach, California.

San Gabriel Water Treatment Plant, Glendora, CA. Certified Welding Inspector. Provided welding inspection during construction. The site was occupied by a reservoir, three buildings, utility facilities, and paved areas. The proposed project consisted of the demolition of an existing 185,000 gallon reservoir and maintenance building, and the new construction of a one million gallon pre-stressed tank, 3,000 SF pump station and chlorine building, and 3,200 SF storage building. In order to accommodate the specialized tank construction equipment, the excavation for the proposed partially -buried reservoir extended 10 feet outside the perimeter for a total excavation diameter of 108 feet.

REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
 AWS Certiﬁed Welding Inspector
 DSA Class 1 Inspector #5727
 ICC Certiﬁed Structural Steel and
Welding Inspector
 ICC Structural Steel Bolting Inspector
 Ultrasonic Testing Level II Certiﬁed
Inspector
 ICC Sprayed Fire Resistant
Material Inspector

Converse Consultants
R:\2023\32\23-32-156 City of Anaheim, On-call MTI & Environmental for CIP\Proposal\23-32-156_pro(01-30)on-call

Converse Consultants
R:\2023\32\23-32-156 City of Anaheim, On-call MTI & Environmental for CIP\Proposal\23-32-156_pro(01-30)on-call Norman S. Eke, CAC
Environmental Contract Administrator

As Senior Vice President and Managing Officer of Converse’s California Environmental offices, Mr. Eke has served as Principal-in-Charge and Contract Administrator to various municipal, federal, state, financial, utility, educational, transportation and private clients. Mr. Eke has 35 years of experience in the fields of envir onmental due diligence, including initial site assessments, Phase I and II ESAs, asbestos surveys/specifications/abatement monitoring, PEAs and associated supplemental site investigations, removal action work plans/implementation, var ious forms of
remediations, human health risk assessments, and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permitting/stormwater management, methane assessment/monitoring/design, and
indoor air quality . He has provided consulting services to various departments within Orange, Riverside, San
Bernardino, and Los Angeles Counties; numerous cities such as Riverside, San Bernardino, Rialto, Pasadena, Los Angeles, Long Beach, Burbank, Norwalk, Vernon, Arcadia, Placentia, and Irvine; and various private entities.

Relevant Experience

Mr. Eke is Principal in Charge for environmental assessments, LBP and/or asbestos services on museums, police stations, fires stations, libraries, hospitals, commercial/offices, recreations facilities, and detention facilities. He has also completed services for private engineering firms, construction managers and program managers that were working directly for cities on typical residential and commercial structures as well as reservoirs, tanks, park facilities, and museums. He has worked with the following entities:
• City of Anaheim
• City of Riverside, Redevelopment
• City of Pasadena, Real Property
• City of Arcadia, Economic Development
• City of Downey, Department of Public Works
• City of Irwindale, Housing Department
• City of Long Beach, Department of Public Works
• City of Los Angeles, Community Redevelopment Agency / Recreation and Parks Department • City of Santa Ana, Community Redevelopment and Housing Department • County of Riverside, Facilities Management
• County of San Bernardino Dept. Public Works
• County of Los Angeles, Public Works and Museums
• County of Orange

EDUCATION
 BA, Liberal Studies, Environmental
Studies Emphasis, University of
California, Santa Barbara

CERTIFICATIONS
 Cal/OSHA Asbestos Consultant No.
96-2093
 40-Hour OSHA Safety Training
 8-Hour OSHA Supervisor Training
 4-Hour SQAQMD Rule 1403
Asbestos; Rules 401, 402, 403 Dust
and Emissions

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
 Phase I and II ESAs
 Lead Paint and Asbestos
Management
 Compliance Permitting and
Consulting
 Groundwater Assessment and
Monitoring
 Hazardous Materials Management
 Health and Safety Compliance
 Industrial Hygiene and Air Quality
 Landfill Gas Monitoring
 PEAs
 Regulatory Agency Liaison
 Risk Assessments
 Removal Actions and Work Plans
 Remediation
 Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Proposal for On-Call Materials Testing, Deputy Inspection, and Environmental Engineering And Science Services for the Construction of Capital Improvement Projects City of Anaheim Department of Public Works
Anaheim, County of Orange, California
January 30, 2024
Appendix--Page 21

Converse Consultants
R:\2023\32\23-32-156 City of Anaheim, On-call MTI & Environmental for CIP\Proposal\23-32-156_pro(01-30)on-call Michael Van Fleet, PG, QSD,
Senior Geologist

Mr. Van Fleet has 23 years of experience working as a
geologist in the States of California and Washington. Mr. Van Fleet has experience in conducting Phase I and II ESAs for residential, educational, commercial, and industrial sites. He has experience preparing workplans to outline investigative activities such as PEAs, as well as RAWs to outline
remediation/mitigation activities. Additionally, he has experience related to the development and implementation of SWPPPs.

Field experience relating to environmental investigations and remediation includes the collection of soil, soil vapor, ambient air, and groundwater samples, installation of groundwater and soil vapor monitoring wells, preparation of boring logs in accordance with USCS methods, waste stream management,
and evaluation of Best Management Practices at construction sites. Mr. Van Fleet also has experience in the operation and maintenance of soil vapor and groundwater remediation
systems and gas mitigation system s primarily related to methane.

Relevant Experience

Environmental Investigation and Remediation Experience
Project experience includes various activities at multiple sites for various school districts and other municipal and private clients. Projects include:
• Multiple Phase II assessments were conducted in San Jose for a client interested in purchasing a shopping center. Activities included the installation of soil vapor probes and groundwater monitoring wells, as well as the collection of indoor air samples, to evaluate the site for impacts from past auto repair and dry-cleaning activities. Responsibilities included the development of workplans, permitting, oversight of drilling and well installation activities, sample collection, preparation of boring logs, report writing, and project management.

Activities necessary to delineate the extent of contamination and develop a cost estimate for necessary remedial activities were completed within the original due-diligence period to allow the client to negotiate an appropriate reduction in the purchase price of the property. • Collecting soil and soil gas samples from beneath numerous dry -cleaning facilities in San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Sacramento, Santa Clara, and Ventura Counties to evaluate for potential impacts from use of tetrachloroethylene (commonly known as PCE) solvents. Upon identifying impacted soil, he assisted in preparing human health risk assessments, and/or developing remedial workplans. He oversaw the installation and sampling of numerous groundwater monitoring, soil vapor extraction, and ai r sparge wells, and managed the operation, maintenance, and evaluation of remediation systems. Activities were generally conducted under the oversight of the RWQCB or in coordination with the local county’s environmental health department.

EDUCATION
 BS, Earth Sciences, University of
California, Santa Cruz

REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
 California, Professional Geologist
No. 7869
 Washington, Professional Geologist
No. 2900
 Qualified Stormwater Developer No.

G07869

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
 ESAs
 Soil/Soil Vapor/Groundwater
Remediation
 Gas Mitigation
 SWPPPs
 Groundwater Development and
Monitoring
Proposal for On-Call Materials Testing, Deputy Inspection, and Environmental Engineering And Science Services for the Construction of Capital Improvement Projects City of Anaheim Department of Public Works
Anaheim, County of Orange, California
January 30, 2024
Appendix--Page 22

Converse Consultants
R:\2023\32\23-32-156 City of Anaheim, On-call MTI & Environmental for CIP\Proposal\23-32-156_pro(01-30)on-call • Oversaw remedial activities associated with redevelopment of the Rialto Municipal Airport.

Supervised field staff overseeing contractor activities to verify compliance with the Cleanup Plan. Work included the removal and disposal of impacted soil, evaluati on of import fill material, and oversight of excavation backfill. Activities were conducted under the oversight of the RWQCB.
• Evaluated analytical data related to soil and water waste to be exported from numerous project sites, and prepared reports comparing these results to applicable local, state, federal, and site-specific standards.
• Conducted assessment of methane impacted soil at a proposed school site in San Diego. The source and extents of impact were identified through various sampling events, and a range of analytical methods. Assessment activities were conducted under the oversight of the DTSC. • Participated in multiple phases of site assessment and remediation activities for the evaluation, investigation, and remediation of new schools for the LAUSD. Activities included the review of Phase I ESA reports, preparation of PEA scoping documents, conducting soil, soil gas, and groundwater sampling activities, preparation of PEA and Phase II ESA reports and RAWs, oversight of contractor’s remedial activities, and interaction with regulatory agencies.
• Coordinated emergency response actions for various public and private clients in Southern California. He provided emergency response services when it was reported that buried features (tanks, clarifiers, sumps) and/or materials were encountered during construction/investigation activities. He worked with appropriate regulatory agencies and obtained permits as necessary, oversaw contractor activities, collected samples to evaluate for contamination in remaining soils, and prepared requests for regulatory closure.

Groundwater Development and Monitoring Experience
Mr. Van Fleet has experience working with public agencies and private parties in the development of groundwater resources. Project experience includes siting, designing, and overseeing the construction and development of multiple domestic - and irrigation-supply water wells, injection wells, and groundwater monitoring wells. He has experience in the rehabilitation of existing water wells, and also in the collection of groundwater samples for regulatory compliance. Experience and projects include:
• Designed and oversaw the drilling and installation of numerous groundwater monitoring wells, as well as conducted routine sample collection to aid in the delineation of impacted groundwater plumes resulting from leaking USTs and dry-cleaning operations. • Geologically logged the drill cuttings, assisted in the design, oversaw the construction and development, and assessed the final pumping capacities of over two dozen municipal-supply water wells for multiple Southern California municipalities such as Victor Valley Water District, Eastern Municipal Water District, and the cities of Adelanto, Hesperia, Oxnard, and Upland. • Conducting short-term pumping tests to evaluate aquifer physical parameters, and sampling to evaluate groundwater chemical parameters to aid in the design of a dewatering system and application for a NPDES discharge permit at the City of Santa Monica Arcadia Water Treatment Plant.
• Worked with the Mojave Water Agency to design and install two multi-port monitoring wells to be used as part of an aquifer recharge and monitoring project in the City of Hesperia.

Worked with the Orange County Water District to design and install a series of nested groundwater monitoring wells to aid in the tracking of a migrating contaminant plume in the City of Fullerton.

She has performed LBP and asbestos surveys and
abatement monitoring services for municipalities, financial institutions, property management companies, school
districts, and the U.S. Navy. Ms. Tanaka has also conducted asbestos and mold awareness training classes.

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elevant Experience
Asbestos, LBP, Mold Surveys, and IAQ
Ms. Tanaka has conducted and managed numerous projects, surveys and abatement monitoring services for asbestos, LBP, mold, sewer gas and IAQ parameters. Surveys were
generally conducted prior to renovation and demolition
activities, or prior to acquisition of the properties. Ms. Tanaka has experience in both destructive and non -destructive sampling methods and has experience surveying:
• Single-family residential dwellings and apartment
complexes
• Historical buildings
• Hospitals and medical facilities
• Airport facilities
• Detention facilities and sheriff stations
• Parks and recreation facilities
• Commercial/retail structures and industrial facilities school campuses and university buildings
• Military bases
Ms. Tanaka has experience in conducting AHERA surveys for schools. Her experience includes conducting the initial surveys, three -year re -inspections and generating operation and maintenance plans and management plans.

She has conducted LBP surveys using Converse’s portable XRF devices as well as the collection of bulk samples. The surveys she has conducted have taken as little as four hours to one week to complete and are typically conducted in general conformance with HUD Title X Guidelines. Ms.

Tanaka has conducted HUD surveys and risk assessments, which have also included the collection of soil and dust samples.

Ms. Tanaka has conducted abatement monitoring services for both public and private clients.

Subsequent services completed by Ms. Tanaka have included:
• Generation of abatement specifications. Specifications have included detailed documents in accordance with client specification outlines as well as simplified versions. • Conducting pre-bid walks for abatement contractors.

EDUCATION
 BS, Biology, California State
Polytechnic University, Pomona

REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
 Cal/OSHA Asbestos Consultant, No.
11-4708
 CDPH Lead Inspector/ Assessor,
Project Monitor, and Designer, No.
3086
 Manufacturer’s Certification in the us
e
of
the RMD, EDAX, Niton & Viken XRF
devices
 40-Hour OSHA Safety Training
 8-Hour OSHA Supervisor Training

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
 Phase I and II ESAs
 Asbestos, LBP , Mold Surveys, Fungal
and IAQ
 Preliminary Endangerment
Assessments
 Removal Action Workplans
 Hazardous Materials Management
 Health and Safety Compliance
 IAQ
 Permitting and Regulatory Compliance
Consultation
Proposal for On-Call Materials Testing, Deputy Inspection, and Environmental Engineering And Science Services for the Construction of Capital Improvement Projects City of Anaheim Department of Public Works
Anaheim, County of Orange, California
January 30, 2024
Appendix--Page 25
Converse Consultants
R:\2023\32\23-32-156 City of Anaheim, On-call MTI & Environmental for CIP\Proposal\23-32-156_pro(01-30)on-call • Reviewing abatement contractor submittal packages prior to the commencement of abatement activities. Ms. Tanaka has routinely reviewed the documents for completeness and compliance with abatement specifications and appropriate work practice procedures. • Conducting abatement monitoring services including clearance sampling for asbestos, lead, and fungal spores.
• Generation of abatement close out reports per client specified formats.

Ms. Tanaka also has experience generating SCAQMD Procedure 5 Workplans and emergency notification letters on behalf of property owners. Examples of Procedure 5 Workplans generated by Ms. Tanaka has included buried transite pipes at a construction site, asbestos debris along a railroad track, and a collapsed roofing system.

Ms. Tanaka’s IAQ assessments and sampling experience has pertained primarily to commercial buildings and hospital settings. Her experience relates to sewer gas odors, sewer water, dust, and airborne particulates, and general IAQ parameters. Sampling has been conducted over time frames as short as one working day to a timeframe of two weeks. Ms. Tanaka has experience with various IAQ sampling equipment which has the capability of data logging over a long timeframe. Examples of projects include:
• Broken fire sprinkler lines in a retail store.
• Clogged plumbing systems impacted restrooms and exterior fountains at a shopping center. • Sewer and plumbing issues at day care facilities.
• Unknown odors in a hospital and an office building.
• Monitoring ultra-fine particles in critical areas of a hospital.

Phase I and II ESAs
Ms. Tanaka has conducted and managed thousands of Phase I and II ESAs, and Transaction Screen Process reports for a variety of clients and properties. She has assessed a variety of properties, including agricultural, residential, commercial, and industrial properties. Properties under assessment have been located in various counties in California from Sacramento County to San Diego County. Ms. Tanaka has also completed assessments and audits in the states of Arizona, Oregon, New Mexico, and Washington. Her Phase I and II experience includes:
• Completed and managed Phase I ESAs on residential and light industrial properties for inclusion in an Environmental Impact Report regarding a master development plan for a private university.
• Assessed properties which have included parcels as small as temporary construction easements to undeveloped land as large as 3,000 acres. Unique properties that have been assessed by Ms. Tanaka have included a football stadium for a private university in t he city of Los Angeles; a research facility and residential complex on an island off the coast of California; a Pasadena art museum; and a lake in San Bernardino County. • Corridor and area studies for transportation authorities and municipalities. Ms. Tanaka has assessed over 100 miles of corridors for utility and transportation planning including Metro Rail Red Line, Metropolitan Water District Inland Feeder Project, and Reclaimed Water Pipeline, and “Rails to Trails” projects. She has also assessed over three miles of a railr oad
al
ignment and easements in Orange County. Subsequent Phase II activities identified elevated levels of total petroleum hydrocarbons and metals in the soil along the railroad alignment due to historical property uses. Subsequent remedial efforts have included t he ex
cavation and disposal of arsenic and lead impacted soil, as well as asbestos debris.

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elevant Experience
M
r. Stansfield has extensive experience with asbestos and lead paint consulting and environmental compliance, which he has performed for school districts, property management companies, developers, and banks.
• Performed numerous surveys for asbestos -containing
materials (ACMs), lead-base paint (LBP) (XRF sampling), and PCB s containing equipment and light ballasts, for
properties in Southern California and Nevada. Properties surveyed have included airports, hospitals, schools,
commercial shopping centers, and multi-family residential dwellings. Also prepared resulti ng
abat
ement specifications.
• Extensive experience providing abatement oversight and monitoring of ACMs at public and private properties. Mr. Stansfield has conducted AHERA Clearances at K-12 schools and has also conducted 3-year AHERA Reinspection Surveys.
• Extensive experience collecting and reading asbestos air samples onsite as Mr. Stansfield is a NIOSH 582 Equivalent Trained Microscopist.
• Mr. Stansfield also has extensive experience in conducting lead abatement oversight and monitoring. Work has been completed at public and private schools (K -12 and Universities), as well as commercial properties.
• Performed site monitoring, project management, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control on asbestos abatement projects. He also generated a hazardous materials management plan and permitting application for a proposed hazardous material, waste storage and transfer building at a major aerospace site.

EDUCATION
 BA, Environmental Studies and
Planning, Sonoma State University, 1987

REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
 Cal/OSHA Certified Asbestos
Consultants No. 97-2309
 CDPH Certified Lead
I
nspector/Assessor, Project Monitor
 Asbestos Abatement Consultant, State
of Nevada, Department of Business and
I
ndustry
 40-Hour OSHA Safety Training
 NIOSH 582 Equivalent Training
 Manufacturer’s Certification in the use of
the RMD, Niton & Viken XRF devices

AFFILIATIONS
 American Industrial Hygiene Association

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
 Asbestos Surveys, Sampling and
M
onitoring
 Lead Surveys, Sampling and Monitoring
 Phase I and II ESAs
Proposal for On-Call Materials Testing, Deputy Inspection, and Environmental Engineering And Science Services for the Construction of Capital Improvement Projects City of Anaheim Department of Public Works
Anaheim, County of Orange, California
January 30, 2024
Appendix--Page 29
Converse Consultants
R:\2023\32\23-32-156 City of Anaheim, On-call MTI & Environmental for CIP\Proposal\23-32-156_pro(01-30)on-call Spencer Wagner
Project Environmental Scientist
M
r. Wagner has 17 years of environmental consulting
experience in the areas of environmental assessment,
groundwater monitoring and sampling, and remediation. As a Senior Staff Scientist, Mr. Wagner provides project
management, supervision of field activities, document
preparation and regulatory compliance support. He has
expertise in the collection of soil matrix, soil vapor, indoor air and groundwater samples, as well as remediation system
installation and monitoring of contractor activities.

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elevant Experience
ESAs
Mr. Wagner has performed and completed Transaction
Screen Assessments and Phase I ESAs in general
accordance with ASTM standards. Work performed has
included regulatory agency records review, building permit review, site reconnaissance, interviews, databas e review and analysis, aerial photograph and topographic map review and interpretation, and report generation. Mr. Wagner has performed assessments on existing school sites, municipal- owned properties, agricultural and undeveloped land, residential properties, commercial businesses, and industrial properties. In addition, Mr. Wagner has performed assessments on future residential developments, infrastructure sites, a theme park, and large-scale shopping centers.

Phase II ESAs and Remediation
Mr. Wagner has been involved in the preparation of Phase II ESAs in accordance with standards and advisories issued by the Department of Toxic Substance Control (DTSC) and the California Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB). Mr. Wagner has experience in sample collection, field monitoring and oversight of contractor activities, report generation; data review and validation. He has experience and has evaluated and overseen remediation projects, supervised the removal of underground storage tanks ranging in size from 200 to 20,000-gallons, and he has also facilitated the development of removal and disposal workplans, and conducted AQMD Rule 1166 monitoring. Examples of projects and experience include the following:
• Under the oversight of the RWQCB, developed location specific sampling and monitoring protocols to aid in the subsequent remediation of impacts to soil, soil vapor, and groundwater from PCE at an aerospace parts manufacturing facility in Los Angeles. Conducted sampling of groundwater, soil vapor extraction, and groundwater extraction wells. • Under the oversight of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, developed a soil, groundwater and indoor-air sampling plan at a private school in West Los Angeles. Oversaw installation and operation of a soil -vapor extraction system over a sixth month period that resulted in “site-closure” issuance to our client.

EDUCATION
 BA, Environmental Science and Policy,
California State University, Long Beach,
2006
 BA, Geography, California State
University, Long Beach, 2006

REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
 40-Hour HAZWOPER
 Certified Wood Destroying Organism
(WDO) Inspecto
r

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
 Phase I and II ESAs
 Soil and Groundwater Remediation
 Groundwater Development and
M
onitoring
 Underground Storage Tank Removal
 AQMD Rule 1166 Monitoring
 Methane Gas Mitigation & Monitoring
 Methane Management System
Operation
 Environmental Monitoring
Proposal for On-Call Materials Testing, Deputy Inspection, and Environmental Engineering And Science Services for the Construction of Capital Improvement Projects City of Anaheim Department of Public Works
Anaheim, County of Orange, California
January 30, 2024
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R:\2023\32\23-32-156 City of Anaheim, On-call MTI & Environmental for CIP\Proposal\23-32-156_pro(01-30)on-call • Developed and implemented a Phase II sampling protocol under the oversight of the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA) for a dry-cleaning facility located adjacent to residential housing in Los Alamitos.
• Under the oversight of the San Diego Co. Depart. of Environmental Health, maintained and operated a dual- phase groundwater and soil -vapor extraction and treatment system at a former dry-cleaning facility.
• Performed export soil matrix sampling for various school facilities and municipality infrastructure projects.
• Conducted soil excavation and removal monitoring for a proposed mixed-use commercial and residential development in the City of Santa Monica. In addition, oversaw the removal of an UST.
• Implemented soil and soil vapor sampling workplan at a property in the City of Los Angeles that was being considered as a possible location for a proposed art museum. The sampl e
l
ocations were based upon identified light -industrial and gasoline service station operations that had previously been conducted at the Property and adjoining properties. • Supervised the installation of a soil-vapor extraction system at an operational dry cleaners in Fountain Valley under the oversite of the OCHCA. Currently oversees the weekly and monthly O&M and sampling in accordance with South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) permit requirements, and OCHCA guidance.

Gas Mitigation Experience
Mr. Wagner has experience in the operation of gas mitigation systems primarily related to methane. His experience includes the field activities associated with the collection of samples and equipment maintenance on pumps values and meters. Project experience includes various activities at multiple sites for various educational, municipal and commercial sites. Projects include:
• Routine monitoring, inspection, and maintenance of subsurface gas mitigation systems installed at four school sites located in Los Angeles County. Activities are conducted under the oversight of the DTSC in accordance with an approved Operation and Maintenance Plans. • Routine oversight for the ongoing operation, monitoring, and maintenance of the gas collection and control system at a former Landfill in Los Angeles County. Inspection and monitoring of the system is completed in accordance with Air Pollution Control Dist rict Rule 1150.1, and Sanitation District Industrial Wastewater Permit requirements. Activities include the collection of samples from the gas treatment system, adjusting extraction wells to control gas migration, monitoring waste discharge, and system maintenance.

Construction/Environmental Soil Monitoring
Has performed construction soil monitoring of multiple multi -use development projects. Using a photoionization detector (PID), assessed any suspect soils to identify potential VOC contamination and completed visual and olfactory screening for hydrocarbons. The progression of the excavations are documented through the generation of field logs and contaminated soils were segregated. Mr. Wagner has prepared and implemented Soil Sampling Plans (SSPs) for various school sites throughout Los Angeles County. The SSPs are prepared and implemented for the purpose of screening soils for the importing or exporting of soils. Implementation of the plans consists of sampling stockpiled and/or in- situ soils for analysis to determine whether soils are acceptable for use/reuse onsite, and/or for disposal purposes.

R
elevant Experience
TSPs and Phase I and II ESAs
• Performed TSP reports for a variety of commercial and r
esidential properties in California. Her assessments
have been conducted on properties such as:
o Commercial/Retail facilities
o Single-family Residential Dwellings and Multi-family Apartment Complexes o Individual suites located within larger industrial condominium complexes • Performed Phase I ESAs for a variety of commercial, industrial, residential and undeveloped properties in California, as well as the western United States. Ms. Cattaneo has conducted assessments on properties such as:
o Single-family Residential Dwellings and Multi-family Apartment Complexes o Hospitals and Medical Facilities
o Detention Facilities and Sheriff Stations
o Parks and Recreation Facilities
o Shopping Centers and Commercial/Retail Structures
o Industrial Facilities
o School Campuses; University Buildings
o Undeveloped Land up to 1,200 Acres
• Responsible for all aspects of project including site reconnaissance, compilation of subject property’s history, regulatory agency review, agency list search of facilities with recorded environmental issues, and summary of findings, conclusions, and recommendations. • Project oversight of Phase II subsurface investigation studies including initial scope of work development, project coordination with staff and local agencies, field oversight, technical assistance, and field data collection.

Asbestos Surveys/Monitoring
 Conducted asbestos surveys for financial institutions, real estate developers, telecommunications companies, government agencies, and school districts.  Completed surveys in vacant, unoccupied structures as well as when the structures have been occupied by tenants and the public as in the case of hospitals, medical facilities, and schools. She has also completed surveys for school districts following the AHERA protocols.  Provided monitoring and air clearance services during asbestos abatement activities.

EDUCATION
 BS, Environmental Biology, California
P
olytechnic State University, San Luis
Obispo, 1990

REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
 Cal/OSHA Asbestos Consultant, No. 92-
0492
 CDPH Lead Sampling Technician
 Manufacturer’s Certification in the use of
Niton XRF device

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
 TSP Reports
 Phase I and II ESAs
 Asbestos Surveys and Monitoring
Proposal for On-Call Materials Testing, Deputy Inspection, and Environmental Engineering And Science Services for the Construction of Capital Improvement Projects City of Anaheim Department of Public Works
Anaheim, County of Orange, California
January 30, 2024
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Converse Consultants
R:\2023\32\23-32-156 City of Anaheim, On-call MTI & Environmental for CIP\Proposal\23-32-156_pro(01-30)on-call Kaspar Wittlinger
Senior Staff Professional
M
r. Wittlinger has 18 years of professional consulting
experience with assessment, surveys, abatement monitoring, remediation, and construction monitoring. He has experience conducting Phase I and II ESAs and asbestos
surveys/monitoring. He has resolved permitting issues in public spaces with strategic water and soil sample collection, data analysis, and presentation of recommended courses of action and designed customized systems for water and soil best management practices.

R
elevant Experience
M
r. Wittlinger has experience managing and conducting
environmental assessments throughout Southern California. • Conducting TSP reports for various financial institutions.

Sites assessed have included multi -family residential
complexes and commercial properties.
• Conducted Phase I ESAs in Los Angeles, Orange, San
Bernardino, San Diego, Riverside, and Ventura Counties. Properties assessed have incl uded
i
ndustrial warehouses, manufacturing facilities, commercial print shops, automotive repair facilities, retail strip malls and gas station sites. During the assessment process, he has reviewed historical aerial photographs and maps, and regulatory agency documents/files and made recommendations for additional assessment based on his finding. • Completed surveys of suspect asbestos -containing materials at various residential, commercial, and industrial sites. Mr. Wittlinger has also conducted AHERA surveys for local school districts.
• Conducted asbestos abatement monitoring services at sites where asbestos materials such as drywall/joint compound, vinyl floor tile, TSI, window putty and exterior stucco were being abated. Abatement sites have included buildings at college campuses, munic ipal office buildings, and county health facilities.
• Assisted with Phase II ESAs and remediation projects for agricultural, industrial, and commercial properties, including dairy farms, municipal waste facilities, gas stations, and dr y
c
leaners. Mr. Wittlinger has experience with soil, soil vapor and groundwater sample collection and has experience with sample collection using vapor pin technology and summa canisters.

His experience includes obtaining well installation permits, encroachment permits and generating health and safety plans under the direction of a Professional Geologist. • Generated Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plans for public agencies under the direction of a Professional Geologist/Engineer.

I
n addition to his assessment experience, Mr. Wittlinger has experience with soil and water studies. He has conducted soil and runoff studies at a large public park. He has evaluated data and submitted reports to establish system hydrostatic discharge and effectiveness as green infrastructure to prevent local combined sewer overflows during large storm events.

EDUCATION
 BS, Environmental Engineering, City
College of New York, 2016

CERTIFICATIONS
 Engineer-in-Training Certificate
#162789
 C
al/OSHA Certified Site Surveillance
T
echnician, No. 22-7016
 Lead Sampling Technician No. LRC
00011395

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
 ESAs
 Asbestos Surveys and Monitoring
 Water, Soil and Air sampling
 D
ata analysis and presentation (MS
Office, R, Matlab, C++, GIS)
 Data analysis and presentation (MS
Office, R, Matlab, C++, GIS)
Proposal for On-Call Materials Testing, Deputy Inspection, and Environmental Engineering And Science Services for the Construction of Capital Improvement Projects City of Anaheim Department of Public Works
Anaheim, County of Orange, California
January 30, 2024
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Converse Consultants
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Staff Professional
M
r. Morgan has three years of experience providing
geotechnical services during the design of infrastructure projects. He provides the field investigation services to conduct field exploration, provides oversight of laboratory testing, and conducts the analyses necessary for various projects. He also serves as lead technician during construction for the
observation, testing, and inspection of soils and construction materials.

R
elevant Experience
E
cotoxicology Lab, Riverside, CA. Laboratory Technician. Familiarized with environmental toxicology and the chemical analyses associated with ecological contamination. Also familiarized with laboratory methods including PCR and ELISA assays.

G
roundwater Monitoring, San Jose/Irwindale, CA. Field Technician. Familiarized with groundwater monitoring practices, analyses, and equipment. Also gained understanding of regulations surrounding groundwater monitoring and associated risks.

S
oil Sampling and Analysis , San Jose/Irwindale, CA. Field Technician. Developed an understanding of soil sampling methodology and associated analyses. Also familiarized with regional policies regarding soil spoils waste.

S
oil Vapor Monitoring, Monrovia, CA. Staff Environmental Scientist. Developed an understanding of soil vapor sampling and laboratory analysis. Also extrapolate data for reporting purposes and became familiar with soil mechanics and relevant lab tests.

EDUCATION
 BS, Environmental Sciences,
University of California, Riverside
2014

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
 Geotechnical Engineering
 Groundwater Monitoring
 Soil Sampling
 SWPPP Sampling
Proposal for On-Call Materials Testing, Deputy Inspection, and Environmental Engineering And Science Services for the Construction of Capital Improvement Projects City of Anaheim Department of Public Works
Anaheim, County of Orange, California
January 30, 2024
Appendix--Page 36
Converse Consultants
R:\2023\32\23-32-156 City of Anaheim, On-call MTI & Environmental for CIP\Proposal\23-32-156_pro(01-30)on-call Dale W. Walsh, MS, CIH, CSP, CEM, LEED-AP
Certified Industrial Hygienist
W
ith a Master of Science in Toxicology and Industrial
Hygiene, the Certified Industrial Hygienist credential, and over 34 years of consulting experience, Mr. Walsh has
completed thousands of projects involving numerous
aspects of occupational and environmental health and
safety (OEHS) for a myriad of clients in manufacturing, government, hospitality, construction, healthcare,
residential, property management, services, and legal to name a few.

H
e has been a leader in his local OEHS community by
serving in various leadership roles, including President, in local safety, industrial hygiene, green building, and indoor air quality organizations. He has twice been named
Safety Professional of the Year by the ASSP Southern
Nevada Chapter and the Individual Winner for Advocacy
of Sustainable Practices by the USGBC Nevada Chapter.

Mr. Walsh has written national consensus standards for
fungal and Legionella assessment and control as an
active member of the ASTM D22.08 subcommittee. He
developed the air sampling protocol for marijuana odor
assessments for the City of Las Vegas. He has also been a part time instructor of the graduate industrial hygiene course at UNLV and has done HAZWOPER and mold
courses for the College of Southern Nevada. In addition, Mr. Walsh has done numerous technical presentations
both at local organizational meetings and national
M
r. Walsh provides various clients with services including industrial hygiene evaluations, safety audits, health and safety training, indoor air quality assessments, asbestos and mold consulting, fire permitting, and expert witness services. He also keeps abreast of new regulations, guidelines, and standards to provide clients with state of the art services. Project examples include:
conferences.

R
elevant Experience
C
lark County Buildings (Clark County Risk Management and Real Property Management) – For more than 25 years, Mr. Walsh has provided review of reports and field services for asbestos bulk and air sampling, asbestos abatement oversight and clearance, microbial assessment and control, indoor air quality consulting, and lead services. He also provided asbestos awareness training for County and Contractor personnel and a general Operation and Maintenance Program (O&M) for all Clark County buildings. Mr. Walsh was instrumental in beginning the hazardous materials consulting program in the mid- 1990s and has a great deal of historical knowledge

EDUCATION
 MS, Toxicology/Industrial Hygiene,
University of Arizona, 1986
 BS, Biochemistry, University of Arizona,
1983

REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
 CIH - Certified Industrial Hygienist - 5077 CP
(1990)
 CSP - Certified Safety Professional - 14510
(
1996)
 LEED-AP - LEED Accredited Professional
(Legacy)
 CEM - Nevada Certified Environmental
Manager - 1215
 Nevada Licensed Asbestos Abatement
Consultant-IJPM0402
 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER and 8-Hour
Supervisor Certificates
 24-Hour EPA “Safety and Health Decisi
on
M
aking for Managers” Course Certificate
 24-Hour UC Berkeley Extension “Lead-
Based Paint Issues for CIHs” Course
C
ertificate
 32-Hour EPA “Orientation to Indoor Air
Quality and Building Air Quality” Course
C
ertificate
 40-Hour OSHA “Safety Hazard Recognition”
Course Certificate
 8-Hour ANSI Accredited Water Management
Programs Course (Legionella)
Proposal for On-Call Materials Testing, Deputy Inspection, and Environmental Engineering And Science Services for the Construction of Capital Improvement Projects City of Anaheim Department of Public Works
Anaheim, County of Orange, California
January 30, 2024
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Converse Consultants
R:\2023\32\23-32-156 City of Anaheim, On-call MTI & Environmental for CIP\Proposal\23-32-156_pro(01-30)on-call pertaining to this program. Year completed: Ongoing since mid-1990s. Owner: Clark County, NV.

Employee Role: CIH/Project Manager.

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Assessment of Sawyer Building, Nevada Public Works Division, NV – Beginning the summer of 2017 Mr. Walsh has conducted various assessments for the State of Nevada including occupant interviews, ventilation system evaluations, air sampling and site walkthroughs to assess for IAQ issues and to recommend solutions. Mr. Walsh has been providing IAQ services to the State of Nevada for more than 20 years. Year completed: 2018 Owner: State of Nevada. Employee role: CIH/Project Manager Asbestos, Indoor Air Quality, and Mold Consulting Services, McCarran International Airport, NV – Mr. Walsh has supervised asbestos inspections and prepared the asbestos abatement project design and oversight services for large interior and exterior asbestos fireproofing removal projects at the airport. He has also provided numerous indoor air quali ty assessment and fungal remediation post remediation verifications for the facility. Year completed:

Ongoing since early 2000s. Owner: Clark County Department of Aviation. Employee role:

CIH/Project Manager.

Legionella Risk Assessments and Water Testing, Approximately 20 Facilities Across the U.S. for Merlin Entertainments – Mr. Walsh manages and conducts annual risk assessments at various entertainment facilities throughout the U.S. Once conducted, the risk assessment is documented in a report including and response actions, if needed, and includes limited Water Management Programs. Year completed: Ongoing since 2015. Owner: Merlin Entertainments (LEGOLAND Discovery Centers, SEA- LIFE, and Madame Tussauds). Employee role:

CIH/Project Manager.

HMBS Survey, City of Las Vegas, NV – Mr. Walsh provided supervisory and field services in the completion of a rehabilitation Hazardous Building Materials Survey (HMBS) for the Westside School in Las Vegas, Nevada. This HBMS covered asbestos, lead containing materials, and other hazardous building materials. The purpose of the HBMS was to help the City of Las Vegas to comply with EPA and OSHA regulations for renovation of the structures at the site. Year completed: 2013. Owner: City of Las Vegas. Employee role: Certified Industrial Hygienist.

Various Industrial Hygiene Services, US Veterans Administration Southern Nevada Healthcare System – Mr. Walsh has performed various industrial hygiene services for the Veterans Administration Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VA) at various medical facilities in Clark County, Nevada. These services have included indoor air quality assessments, formaldehyde exposure monitoring, waste anesthetic gas exposure monitoring, airborne, surface and visual fungal assessments, laboratory hood evaluations, and surface chemotherapy drug assessments. Year completed: Ongoing since mid- 1990s. Owner: Veterans Administration Southern Nevada Healthcare System. Employee role: Certified Industrial Hygienist.

Asbestos Inspection, NV Energy Reid Gardner Generating Station - Converse Consultants completed an Asbestos Survey for the Reid Gardner Generating Station in Moapa, Nevada. The purpose of this asbestos survey is to help NV Energy, Inc. comply with Environmental Protection Agency and Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations for demolition of structures with potential asbestos containing materials at the site. There were 118 components, systems or building structures from Units 1- 4 that were included in our survey. There were 66 suspect asbestos containing Homogenous Areas identified and sampled from the 118 Proposal for On-Call Materials Testing, Deputy Inspection, and Environmental Engineering And Science Services for the Construction of Capital Improvement Projects City of Anaheim Department of Public Works
Anaheim, County of Orange, California
January 30, 2024
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R:\2023\32\23-32-156 City of Anaheim, On-call MTI & Environmental for CIP\Proposal\23-32-156_pro(01-30)on-call components, systems, or building structures during the course of our investigation. Year completed: 2014. Owner: NV Energy. Employee role: Certified Industrial Hygienist.

HMBS Survey and Abatement Oversight, UMC Apartment Complex – The site is located at 812 Willow Street in Las Vegas, Nevada. The apartment complex was built in 1972 and consists of five separate buildings. The total combined square footage of the apartment complex units is approximately 15,000 square feet. Our scope of work included a visual inspection, bulk sample collection, and laboratory analysis of homogenous areas of building materials to identify the presence or absence of asbestos; a visual inspection, bulk sample collection and laboratory analysis for lead-containing paints; and a visual inspection for other hazardous materials including mercury containing fluorescent lighting, polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) containing light ballasts, mercury containing thermostats and switches, radioactive material containing smoke detectors, and chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) refrigerants in air conditioner units was conducted. Year completed: 2013. Owner: Clark County. Employee role: Certified Industrial Hygienist.

AHERA Re -Inspections and Management Plan Maintenance, Eleven Catholic Schools (Catholic Diocese of Las Vegas), Various Locations in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada – Mr. Walsh provides review of reports and overall management of Converse employees conducting services, which includes three -year inspections under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) for eleven Catholic schools in Las Vegas, Nevada. These services have been on-going for more than 20 years.

City of North Las Vegas, Buena Vista Apartments Demolition Hazardous Building Material Survey of Over 70 Buildings – Mr. Walsh has overseen the inspection and reporting for asbestos, lead, and other hazardous materials at this project. He wrote the asbestos and lead- containing material project design and provided technical support for the monitoring of the abatement and demolition activities.

Tronox, Clark County, Nevada – For more than 20 years, Mr. Walsh has provided oversight of industrial hygiene monitoring for various metals, acids, noise, etc. at this manganese and boron product manufacturing facility.

NV Energy, Various Nevada Locations – Mr. Walsh conducted industrial hygiene needs evaluations and followed up with employee exposure monitoring at the nine (9) power plants located throughout Nevada. Mr. Walsh has been providing IH services to NV Energy for more than 20 years.

The Venetian, Las Vegas, Nevada – Since opening in 1999, Mr. Walsh has provided various services including indoor air quality assessments, hazardous materials inventory and management, safety audits, industrial hygiene assessments, and fire permitting for the aviation group. He went to Singapore to provide indoor air quality consulting for the Marina Bay Sands mega-resort. He currently manages an annual contract for water sampling for Legionella under the facility’s Water Management Program.

Whiting Turner Contractors, LEED Air Testing at New Las Vegas City Hall – Mr. Walsh conducted and interpreted the air monitoring of the new city hall to help the client obtain the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) credit for pre- occupancy indoor air quality management planning. Approximately 20 locations throughout the building were monitored for IAQ parameters specified under LEED.

Proposal for On-Call Materials Testing, Deputy Inspection, and Environmental Engineering And Science Services for the Construction of Capital Improvement Projects City of Anaheim Department of Public Works
Anaheim, County of Orange, California
January 30, 2024
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Converse Consultants
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Senior Engineer
Mr. Johnston is a senior engineer with over 28 years of environmental consulting experience. He is a licensed
professional engineer in California, Nevada, Washington, Utah, Idaho, and Arizona and a Nevada certified
environmental manager. He has conducted numerous Phase I and Phase II ESAs, prepared conceptual site models, remedial investigations, feasibility studies, remedial action plans and designed and overseen installation of soil and groundwater remediation systems for leaking underground storage tank sites, dry cleaners, automobile repair facilities and bulk fuel storage facilities. He has managed cleanup actions at
numerous hazardous material spill sites. He has developed innovative, cost-effective solutions to environmental problems that minimize impact to business operations. He has assisted clients with securing reimbursement of corrective action costs via state petroleum funds and environmental insurance. He has prepared stormwater pollution prevention plans and spill prevention control and countermeasures plans. His clients include large and small petroleum retailers, petroleum
distributors, financial institutions, property owners, private developers, contractors, municipalities, state and federal agencies, casinos, insurance companies and hazardous
material haulers.

R
elevant Experience
Phase I ESAs
Mr. Johnston has conducted Phase I ESAs on commercial and industrial properties. His clients include developers, property management companies, development agencies, and private parties. Hi s work has included field reconnaissance, to identify environmental hazards and environmental concerns in connection with the subject property and surrounding properties, conducting interviews with relevant parties, interpretation of aerial photographs, review of public records and environmental database reports, and report writing. Mr. Johnston is familiar with ERIS’s Phase I software.

Phase II ESAs
Mr. Johnston has conducted Phase II ESAs on commercial, industrial and residential properties in Nevada and California. He has completed Phase II ESAs at numerous leaking underground storage tank (UST) sites, petroleum storage and distribution facilities, automobile repair facilities, dry cleaning facilities and properties with suspect or known soil and/or groundwater contamination. These Phase II ESA activities included preparation of work plans and conceptual site models, collection of soil, soil gas and groundwater samples, installation of groundwater monitoring wells, analytical testing of samples for total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), semi-volatile organic compounds, SVOCs and metals, interpretation of analytical data, evaluation of geologic and hydrogeologic conditions, evaluation of contaminant

EDUCATION
 BS, Civil Engineering, Arizona State
University, Tempe, AZ

REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
 Professional Engineer, Nevada, Civil,
License #17627
 Professional Engineer, California, Civil,
License #C 64731
 Professional Engineer, Washington,
Civil, License, #22002559
 Professional Engineer, Arizona, Civil,
License #75990
 Professional Engineer, Idaho, Civil,
License #P-14625
 Professional Engineer, Utah, Civil,
License #12857316-2022
 CEM, Nevada (EM-1620)
 OSHA 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Site
Operations Course
Proposal for On-Call Materials Testing, Deputy Inspection, and Environmental Engineering And Science Services for the Construction of Capital Improvement Projects City of Anaheim Department of Public Works
Anaheim, County of Orange, California
January 30, 2024
Appendix--Page 43
Converse Consultants
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Underground Storage Tank Removal
Mr. Johnston has been involved with the removal of petroleum UST systems at commercial, industrial and residential properties in Nevada and California. UST closure activities generally consisted of removing of the UST system. Following system removal, Mr. Johnston inspected the UST components for signs of corrosion, damage and leakage and collected soils samples from beneath the UST systems. If contaminated soils were observed following removal of the UST system, Mr. Johnston notified the pertinent regulatory agency and coordinated and oversaw the excavation of contaminated soil in the source area in accordance with regulatory guidelines. Mr.

Johnston prepared reports documenting UST removal and initial abatement activities for submission to the regulatory agency.

Environmental Remediation
Mr. Johnston has conducted remedial investigations at numerous properties with soil and/or groundwater contamination. Mr. Johnston has coordinated and overseen field pilot tests to assess feasibility of remedial technologies for use at the subject property and gather data for use in the design of a full -scale remediation system. Mr. Johnston has Mr. Johnston has designed in- situ soil and groundwater remediation systems that have incorporated soil vapor extraction, air sparge, groundwater pump and treat, dual -phase extraction, enhanced biodegradation, product recovery technologies. Mr. Johnston has designed VOC abatement systems for the remediation system which include thermal oxidizers, catalytic oxidizers, and granular activated carbon. Mr.

Johnston prepared construction drawings and technical specifications for the remediation system, interpreted analytical data associated with remediation systems to evaluate system performance and calculate contaminant mass recovery and coordinated the installation of the remediation systems. Mr. Johnston prepared operation and maintenance plans for the remediation systems and coordinated adjustments to the system to optimize system performance. Mr. Johnston evaluated analytical data for samples collected from the remediation system to assess system performance, calculate contaminant mass recovery and make adjustments to optimize system performance. Mr. Johnston prepared remediation status reports for submission to the regulatory agencies.

Environmental Permitting
Mr. Johnston has secured air, water and wastewater permits for contractors, construction companies, developers, casinos, municipalities, and property owners. These include air quality permits to operate, NPDES permits, groundwater discharge permits, dewatering permits, and UIC permits.

EPA Brownfields Program
Mr. Johnston has conducted Phase I and Phase II ESAs and prepared Certified Site Packages and re -uses plans for several EPA Brownfields properties in Nevada. Mr. Johnston is also responsible for uploading information pertaining to the Brownfields properties to the EPA ACRES database.

City of Anaheim

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

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200 S. Anaheim Blvd.

Anaheim, CA 92805
TEL (714) 765-5176

www.anaheim.net
ADDENDUM NO. 3

TO THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

for the

ON-CALL MATERIALS TESTING, DEPUTY INSPECTION,

AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING & SCIENCE SERVICES

January 25, 2024
I. GENERAL
The following changes, additions, or deletions shall be made as indicated, and all other conditions shall remain the same.

II. DESIGN-BUILDER QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Questions 1-6 please refer to Addendum 1
Questions 7-15 please refer to Addendum 2

Q16

Are the hourly minimum rates standard, 2,4,& 8 ours? If not, what are the hourly minimums?
A16 Consultant is to charge actual working hours and shall exclude travel times.

There will be no minimum blocks of hours established.

Q17

Requested Amendments to Sample Agreement for Proposal 24-0060 City of Anaheim
A17 After consulting with the City’s legal team, the City cannot comply.

Q18

Sample Agreement Section 4.3 This section stipulates it will pay Consultant no later than 30 days after approval of the monthly invoice by the Anaheim staff.

RFI: What is the time frame for the City to review an invoice? RFI: What is the time frame for the City to notify the Consultant if there is a dispute in the invoice? RFI: In the event the settlement of a disputed portion of an invoice is not reached by the date that payment is due, will the City pay only the portion of the invoice that is not in dispute?

A18 There is no review time frame but the City will intake and review invoices for any discrepancies. If any do arise the City will notify the consultant to provide an corrected copy. But once the City receives is and there are no discrepancies the City will process the invoice for payment within 30 days.

Q19

Section 10.04 Cyber Liability The City is requiring $2M in cyber liability coverage and our current limit is $1M. RFI: Will the City accept $1M in Cyber Liability coverage? RFI: Will the City accept a standalone Cyber Liability policy? A19 Yes, the City is able to accept this.

Q20

10.4 A.M. Best Rating The client is requiring A/VII and our current A.M. Best Rating is A-/X. RFI: Will the client accept an A.M. Best Rating of A-/X? City of Anaheim Request for Proposals (RFP) for On-Call Materials Testing Deputy Addendum No. 3, Dated January 25, 2024 Inspection, and Environmental Engineering & Science Service s

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A20 After consulting with the City’s Risk Management Team, the City cannot comply.

Q21 Section 11 Indemnification RFI: Will the client incorporate the following language into Section 11.1 and 11.2 for reasonable attorney fees as per the industry standard in design professional agreements? (Reference attached amendments
A21 After consulting with the City’s Risk Management Team, the City cannot comply.

Q22 Section 11 Indemnification RFI: Will the City incorporate language pertaining to California Civil Code 2782.8 as is the industry standard in design professional services agreement.

A22 After consulting with the City’s Risk Management Team, the City cannot comply.

End of Addendum
cc Raul Garcia John Martin Jose Cortez
Samantha Bahena Stephen Cruz Scott Yanagihara
The Prospective Consultant shall acknowledge receipt of all addenda by signing and enclosing each addendum form in its proposal submittal. Failure to do so may result in a rejection of his/her submittal.

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Norman S. Eke, CAC
January 30, 2024

THE CONVERSE PROFESSIONAL GROUP,
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Anaheim City CouncilMarch 19, 2024

Anaheim City Council
March 19, 2024