Bakersfield City Council
August 27, 2025

kimley-horn.com 660 South Figueroa Street, Suite 2050, Los Angeles, CA 90017 213 261 4040 April 19, 2024
Gavin Grimes
Civil Engineer III – Advanced Project Delivery
City of Bakersfield
1501 Truxton Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Cc: Mr. Gregg Strakaluse, Public Works Director
Mr. Paul Archer, Civil Engineer IV
RE: Proposal to Complete Final Design for the Monitor Street School Corridor Active Transportation Improvements Project – Phase 2
Dear Mr. Grimes:

Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (Kimley-Horn or “the Consultant”) is pleased to submit this letter amendment proposal (the “Amendment”) to the City of Bakersfield (the “City” or “Client”) to complete final design for the Monitor Street School Corridor Active Transportation Improvements Project (the “Project”). Our understanding, scope of services, schedule, and fee to perform these services are included below.

BACKGROUND
The City provided a Notice to Proceed to Kimley-Horn on May 4 th, 2023 to complete Phase 1 of the Project. The purpose of Phase 1 was to develop and study various alternatives with the goal of selecting a locally preferred alternative based on City and community input to move forward with into final design.

To support the preliminary engineering designs for the alternatives, Kimley-Horn completed aerial mapping, utility coordination and base mapping, traffic counts and operational analysis, and community engagement. Kimley-Horn developed two alternatives, which were submitted to the City on January 19, 2024 for review and input. The key improvement features contained in those alternatives include raised medians, buffered bike lanes on both sides of Monitor Street, protected intersections, bus bays, existing signal modifications, street and pedestrian lighting, and shade trees. The first alternative maintains existing parking along the corridor, while the second alternative prioritizes additional buffer islands and tree planting for shade of the bike lanes and pedestrian walkways.

The City is in the process of selecting a preferred alternative and will be applying for the 2025 Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 7 (anticipated call for projects – Thursday, March 21, 2024) to receive grant funding for the project’s construction, the proposal for which is included in this amendment.

PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
With Phase 1 nearing completion, the City has requested Kimley-Horn to provide a proposal for the completion of Phase 2 of the Project. Phase 2 will include the completion of design topographic ground surveys and right of way engineering, utility coordination, grant support, completion of the Environmental Document and supporting technical studies, and preparation of final design construction documents.

Exhibit C: Expanded Scope of Work for Amendment 1

kimley-horn.com 660 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 2050, Los Angeles, CA 90017 213 261 4040 Since the City will be applying for the ATP grant funds, both the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents are anticipated to be required.

Since the project proposes bike and pedestrian improvements, it may qualify for a Statutory Exemption (SE) under CEQA per SB 922. SE applies to projects that fall under a certain definition, regardless of the project’s potential impacts to the environment. If a project is statutorily exempt from CEQA it requires no further environmental review. In addition to project category type, there are also other stipulations that need to be met in qualify for the SE such as no right-of-way (ROW) impacts. Alternately a Categorial Exemption (CE) can be applied for under CEQA. It is anticipated that the City will prepare the CEQA SE or CE, and Kimley-Horn will complete the activities required by Caltrans for NEPA. It is anticipated a Categorical Exclusion will be the appropriate level of NEPA documentation. A Preliminary Environmental Study (PES) form is required by Caltrans to scope the NEPA document and required technical studies. Since Caltrans will typically not process a PES form until a federal ID number has been awarded to the Project, the Kimley-Horn team recommends holding off on advancing any NEPA tasks until federal funding is identified.

Kimley-Horn will assist the City with the preparation of one grant application for ATP Cycle 7 Large Infrastructure Projects as provided by the Caltrans Division of Local Assistance (DLA). The grant application will be prepared in a manner consistent with the Caltrans published guidelines at the time of the development of this Scope of Services. The preparation of this grant application will require input, both qualitative and quantitative, from the City.

Kimley-Horn will provide the services specifically set forth below to complete Phase 2 of the Project.

SCOPE OF SERVICES
Task 1: ATP Cycle 7 Grant Application Preparation
Task 1.1 Data Requests
Kimley-Horn shall be entitled to rely on the completeness and accuracy of all information provided by the City. The City shall provide all information requested by Kimley-Horn during the project including but not limited to the following:
l GIS shapefiles for relevant active transportation infrastructure (existing and proposed) l Relevant planning documents and associated materials
Task 1.2 Define the Project and Compare to Grant Criteria Kimley-Horn will perform the following as part of this sub-task:
l Draft the Project Descriptions – We will prepare/update the project description based on discussion with the City. The project description will form the basis for the grant application. l California Transportation Commission (CTC) Virtual Site Visit – Kimley-Horn will prepare all materials and presentation for a virtual site visit with CTC to discuss the application. l Site Visit – Kimley-Horn will conduct one site visit to review the project area and take updated photographs specifically for the application, where needed.

kimley-horn.com 660 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 2050, Los Angeles, CA 90017 213 261 4040 l Preliminary Scoring – Kimley-Horn will prepare a preliminary score for the ATP project based on the ATP Cycle 7 scoring guidelines.
► Deliverables: Materials for CTC Virtual Site Visit, and Preliminary Scoring Task 1.3 Prepare and Submit Grant Application
While Kimley-Horn will use any materials already prepared as part of Phase 1, certain figures, graphics and support items (as listed below) need to be created per ATP checklist requirements. Kimley-Horn will perform the following as part of this sub-task:
l Draft Figures – Kimley-Horn will gather and update draft exhibits, figures, and graphics for the applications:
n Vicinity Map/Location Map: Create project exhibits to agency borders and project limits n Project Layout Plan/Map: Create project exhibits per ATP checklist requirements A-D n Typical Cross-Sections: Create existing and proposed cross sections per ATP checklist requirements A and B
n Detailed Engineer’s Estimate: Generate opinion of probable costs per ATP checklist instructions and per Attachment F
n Crash/Safety Data, Collision Maps and Countermeasures: Compile information and create exhibits
n Project Schedule and Requested programming of ATP funding: Prepare project schedule and assist City with funding requests
n Warrant Studies/Guidance
n Additional Narration and Documentation: Create text provided in “narrative questions” and supplement with documentation of engineering decisions
l City Review – City will have ten (10) business days to review the figures as part of the grant review and submit comments and edits to Kimley-Horn.
l Conservation Corps – Kimley-Horn will coordinate with the Local and State Conservation Corps for the ATP applications to obtain participation and commitment (up to 3 hours). l Stakeholder Outreach – Kimley-Horn will prepare a template for Letters of Support (LOS). City will solicit stakeholders to sign LOS. Kimley-Horn will compile completed LOS for application.

Further, Kimley-Horn will work with the City to coordinate with schools/districts and walking group to incorporate input received as part of Phase 1. l Draft Grant Application – Kimley-Horn will prepare one draft ATP grant application for City review. The grant application will be based on the latest ATP scoring criteria and will also take into consideration the regional scoring criteria.
l City Review (5 days) – the City will have five business days to review the draft grant applications and to submit comments to Kimley-Horn.
l Final Grant Application – Kimley-Horn will incorporate the City comments and prepare the final application.
l Regional Supplement – Kimley-Horn will prepare and submit one hard copy and electronic file of the regional supplement as requested by Kern Council of Governments (Kern COG) in order to be eligible for MPO funds (up to 12 hours are assumed for this sub-task).

kimley-horn.com 660 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 2050, Los Angeles, CA 90017 213 261 4040 ► Deliverables: Draft and Final Grant Application to City/Caltrans, and Regional Supplement to Kern COG
Task 2: Engineering Survey
Aerial mapping was obtained during Phase 1. Topographic ground surveys and ROW mapping are intended to supplement the aerial mapping completed during Phase 1 to support the final design.

Task 2.1 Topographic and Right-of-Way Mapping
The Kimley-Horn team will survey a 50-foot grid street cross-section of Monitor Street, 100-feet past intersecting streets, and will capture surface features from back of walk to back of walk. It is assumed survey outside of the public right-of-way is not required.

The Kimley-Horn team will survey street centerline monuments and ties to be used for the establishment of the existing right-of-way limits from found monuments based on City and County records maps and documents. Property lines will be shown per record only. ► Deliverables: Updated AutoCAD base map with high-resolution photo, surface TIN, and surrounding parcel data from Kern County Assessor’s GIS data Task 3 – Environmental Documentation
Phase 1 included an environmental screening to scope the anticipated level of environmental documentation. Based on the pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements proposed within existing City right-of-way, a CE/CE is anticipated. It is assumed that the City will prepare any technical studies required for CEQA, and will prepare the CEQA notice of exemption (NOE).

The City will be applying for ATP Cycle 7 grant funds for the construction of the Project. The ATP is funded with both State and Federal funds. Therefore, if federal dollars are allocated to the Project, NEPA clearance will be required. Tasks 3.2 and 3.3 will be initiated only if federal funding is received for the Project.

Task 3.1 – Project Description
The Project Description is a critical component because it is the basis for the environmental analysis.

The Kimley-Horn team will prepare a draft Project Description to be used for both CEQA and NEPA, for City review and approval. The Project Description will detail the Project’s Purpose and Need, location, environmental setting, Project components, construction schedule/phasing, and discretionary actions. Exhibits will be prepared to depict the regional and site vicinity and key project components as well as the Environmental Study Limits (ESL) and Area of Potential Effect (APE). We will respond to one reconciled set of comments on the draft Project Description. We will repurpose the Project Description drafted for the CEQA for NEPA in close coordination with City staff. ► Deliverable: Draft and Final Project Description
Optional Task 3.2 – NEPA PES Form
Caltrans will require the City to complete a Preliminary Environmental Study (PES) form. This scope

kimley-horn.com 660 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 2050, Los Angeles, CA 90017 213 261 4040 includes preparation of a PES form (Chapter 6 Local Assistance Procedures Manual). We will respond to one set of consolidated comments from the City on the PES. We will revise the PES and resubmit in tracked changes for City approval. We will address final City comments and provide the PES for Caltrans submittal. We will coordinate with Caltrans to provide requested additional technical studies and Caltrans will finalize and complete the NEPA CE.
► Deliverables: Draft and Final PES Form
Optional Task 3.3 – NEPA CE
This scope assumes Caltrans will be the lead agency for NEPA. NEPA requires federal agencies to disclose to decisionmakers and the interested public a clear, accurate description of the potential environmental impacts of proposed federal actions and the reasonable alternatives to those actions.

Consistent with 23 CFR 771.117(d), Caltrans will likely use a NEPA categorical exclusion for environmental clearance. The D list (e.g., Section 771.117[d]) of categorical exclusions require additional actions prior to approval. Potential categorical exclusion categories include D.1 (modernization) and/or D.2 (highway safety improvements).

To support the NEPA CE, Kimley-Horn will draft a Mitigation Memorandum, documenting the standard Caltrans Avoidance and Minimization Measures (AMMs) that the project would incorporate. Kimley- Horn will revise the draft and prepare a final Mitigation Memorandum based on one (1) round of consolidated comments. It is understood that there will not be property acquisition requirements for the project, and that no real property takes would occur. As such, this scope assumes that no Community Impact Assessment would be required.

It is our understanding that there are no impacts to jurisdictional water features within the proposed project footprint, nor are there areas of habitat for species of concern. As such, it is not anticipated that regulatory permits (e.g. ACOE, RWQCB, CDFW) would be required.

Task 4 – Utility Coordination
Task 4.1 Utility B & C Letters
The Kimley-Horn team will prepare utility ‘B’ letters to reflect the proposed improvements and to verify the locations of facilities as incorporated into the base mapping. Potential conflicts will be identified, and follow-up phone conversations will be conducted to resolve the conflicts or to coordinate relocation requirements.

The team will prepare utility ‘C’ letters to reflect the final notification to utility owners that relocation or services are required and to coordinate the final utility contract documents. ► Deliverables: Utility B Letters; Utility C Letters; and Utility Conflict Matrix Task 4.2 Field Review and Base Map Updates
The Kimley-Horn team will visit the site to review and record visible, above-ground existing conditions with plans in hand. Existing utilities, drainage facilities, fencing and other improvements, etc. shall be

kimley-horn.com 660 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 2050, Los Angeles, CA 90017 213 261 4040 noted and compared with the topographic mapping and utility base mapping prepared in Phase 1 and revised in Phase 2. The base map will be updated to reflect items identified in the field review.

Optional Task 4.3 Utility Certification
If the Project is successful in receiving grant funding, Utility Certification will be required by Caltrans before funds can be allocated for construction. The Kimley-Horn team will prepare the required utility and ROW certification documentation to receive approval from Caltrans. This includes up to one meeting with Caltrans local assistance to review ROW and utility certification documents. ► Deliverables: Caltrans Form 13-B ROW Certification Form, Utility Liability Forms, and Form 14D Utility Notices
Task 5 – Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E)
Task 5.1 Drainage Study
The Kimley-Horn team will confirm existing drainage tributary areas contributing flows to the project limits, associated flow rates, and existing drainage facilities. The team will assess post improvement drainage areas/improvements, changes in flow rates, and impacts or modifications required for existing drainage facilities. The City of Bakersfield’s Engineering Design Manual Division Three Drainage will be used to complete the hydrological analysis.

It is assumed that the Project will maintain existing drainage patterns. A hydraulic analysis following the City of Bakersfield standards will be completed to size proposed catch basins and laterals. Because the project aims to decrease the impervious area within the project limits, an in-depth hydraulic analysis of the existing inlets and storm drain system is not included. Main line relocations or modifications are not anticipated or included, and relocation of other major utilities to accommodate the storm drain modifications are not anticipated to be required. Permanent Best Management Practices (BMPs) or stormwater treatment is not anticipated to be required.

A Draft Drainage Study will be submitted with the 60% PS&E package. One consolidated round of comments from the City is anticipated on the Draft Drainage Study. These comments will be incorporated into the Final Drainage Study for inclusion with the 90% PS&E package. ► Deliverables: One (1) Copy of the Draft and Final Drainage Study Memorandum Task 5.2 –60% PS&E
The Kimley-Horn team will produce and submit 60% plans, specifications outline, estimates, and the Draft Drainage Study for review and comment from the City.

Street Improvement plans will include sidewalk, roadway, curb extensions, and median improvements and include plan and profile views, existing right-of-way, centerline, join line, curb and gutter, flow line, top of curb, back of sidewalk, etc. for the improvements. Drainage improvements, construction details, and bus stop relocations will each be shown on their own sheets. Any potential utility conflicts will be confirmed and identified in the plans and coordinated with the various utility companies. It is assumed

kimley-horn.com 660 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 2050, Los Angeles, CA 90017 213 261 4040 that utility potholing will not be required. If utility potholing is identified as being required, Kimley-Horn will notify the City and prepare a scope and fee for the anticipated effort.

Construction detail sheets will be provided for each intersection to detail the curb ramp grading. It is assumed that details required for the construction of the buffer islands will be provided on the street improvement plans.

Traffic signal modification plans will be prepared for upgrades to six (6) existing signalized intersections in accordance with City design guidelines to show the proposed signal modification including proposed signal poles and other new signal equipment or cabinet modifications. In addition, Kimley-Horn will prepare Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) design plans for two (2) new pedestrian crossings to show the proposed control. It is assumed a new interconnect system, or modifications to any existing interconnect system, will not be required. It is assumed that traffic control plans will be prepared by the contractor.

The team will review the readily available as-built plans of the existing lighting system and coordinate with the City on preparing and processing the permanent street lighting and photometric design plans.

Per the City’s GIS website, it appears existing streetlights are only at intersections. Based on the photometric analysis and the City of Bakersfield street lighting design standards, we will determine the number of new streetlights or pedestrian lights that would need to be added. It is assumed that all coordination regarding service points will be conducted by the City.

Landscaping plans will consist of street tree planting and hardscape improvements. Trees will be planted in existing landscape parkways per City Standards, and un-stabilized decomposed granite can be proposed at curb extensions for non-walkable surface areas as an alternative to planting. Street trees will be chosen based on the City’s Street Tree recommendation list and the species’ ability to grow a full canopy quickly to reduce the Heat Island Effect. Tree selection will be a collaborative process with City Staff based in previous experience and maintenance considerations. Proposed irrigation is not assumed to be required. Kimley-Horn will coordinate with the City to discuss current approach to tree watering.

Plans will be prepared in AutoCAD Civil 3D format and will be submitted to the City for review and approval. The following plans are anticipated for inclusion in the final bid set:
· Title Sheet 1 Sheet
· General Notes 1 Sheet
· Typical Sections 2 Sheets
· Survey Control Sheets 23 Sheets at 1” = 40’
· Demolition & Utility Plans 23 Sheets at 1” = 40’
· Street Improvement Plans 45 Sheets at 1” = 40’
· Construction Details 30 Sheets at 1” = 10’
· Bus Stop Relocation Plans 10 Sheets at 1” = 10’
· Drainage Plans & Details 12 Sheets at 1” = 40’
· Lighting Plans & Details 25 Sheets at 1” = 40’
· Signing & Striping Plans 25 Sheets at 1” = 40’

kimley-horn.com 660 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 2050, Los Angeles, CA 90017 213 261 4040 · Signal Plans 6 Sheets at 1” = 20’
· RRFB Plans 2 Sheets at 1” = 20’
· Landscape Plans & Details 35 Sheets at 1” = 40’
Total = 240 Sheets
An outline of the technical specifications sections to be included in the ultimate project specifications document (book format) will be prepared for the 60% submittal. The outline of the technical specifications will include special materials, products, and installation procedures not covered under the City’s Standard Boilerplate Specifications, or the most current Standard Specification for Public Works Construction.

The Preliminary Opinion of Probable Construction Costs will be provided to reflect the proposed improvements shown in the 60% Submittal Plans.
► Deliverables: One (1) Electronic Copy of the 60% Plans, Specifications, & Estimate Package Task 5.3 – 90% PS&E
The Kimley-Horn team will update the plans based on one set of consolidated comments provided by the City, and other reviewing agencies, on the 60% PS&E package. Kimley-Horn will prepare a 60% Comment Response Matrix to track all comments received and their outcomes. The Draft outline technical specifications and Preliminary Opinion of Probable Construction Costs will be updated to reflect the comments, changes, and proposed improvements shown in the 90% Submittal Plans.

Kimley-Horn will then submit 90% plans, technical specifications, estimates, and the final Drainage Study for review and comment from the City, and other reviewing agencies. ► Deliverables: One (1) Electronic Copy of the 90% Plans, Specifications, & Estimate Package including the 60% Response to Comments Matrix
Task 5.4 – 100% PS&E
The Kimley-Horn team will update the plans based on comments provided by the City, and other reviewing agencies, on the 90% PS&E package. Kimley-Horn will prepare a 90% Comment Response Matrix to track all comments received and their outcomes. The Final Specifications and Opinion of Probable Construction Costs will be updated to reflect the comments, changes, and proposed improvements shown in the 100% Submittal Plans.

Kimley-Horn will then submit 100% plans, specifications, and estimates for review by the City, and other reviewing agencies.
► Deliverables: One (1) Electronic Copy of the 100% Plans, Specifications, & Estimate Package including the 90% Response to Comments Matrix
Task 6 – Project Management, Coordination, and Administration Kimley-Horn will provide project management for each task detailed in this scope of services, which is assumed to be 12 months from Notice to Proceed (NTP) to the completion of the scope of work.

kimley-horn.com 660 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 2050, Los Angeles, CA 90017 213 261 4040 Management activities consist of attending meetings, creating, and updating of the project schedule, budget tracking, coordination with the City, Kimley-Horn team, and third-party agencies, developing and maintaining Project Information, quality assurance and project administration.

Task 6.1 - Meetings
Up to twelve (12) virtual monthly progress meetings between the Kimley-Horn Team and the City will be held to coordinate the project details. It is assumed that up to four (4) staff will attend each monthly meeting. These meetings will provide opportunities for Kimley-Horn to report upon the status of the project, coordinate activities, and review the schedule. ► Deliverables: Preparation of Meeting Agendas, and Meeting Notes for up to 12 meetings Task 6.2 – Schedule
A Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule will be prepared by Kimley-Horn. We will prepare an initial schedule within the first two weeks following the issuance of a notice to proceed. The schedule will include tasks, project milestone dates, and agency review periods for project submittals. The CPM schedule will be monitored during project performance. If schedule delays occur or appear likely, Kimley-Horn will advise the City of the situation and recommend corrective actions as appropriate. The schedule will be updated monthly, or as required, to reflect changes and progress on major milestones throughout the duration of the project.
► Deliverables: Schedule and Schedule Updates
Task 6.3 – Project Administration
Project files will be maintained for the duration of the project. Progress reports and billing statements will be prepared following the end of each month. Project expenditures will be tracked and reported for each major task element. This task includes the assistance with project correspondence, billings, and submittals.
► Deliverables: Up to 12 Monthly Progress Reports and Invoices Optional Task 6.4 – Funding Administration Support
If the Project is successful in receiving federal funding through the Active Transportation Program, Kimley-Horn will support the City in preparing required funding allocation, authorization, and documentation. It is assumed the City will take the lead on preparing the necessary documents to allocate and authorize funds, and Kimley-Horn will support in reviewing the prepared documents and provided any additional required information.

Task 7 – Bid and Construction Support
The Kimley-Horn team will provide support services for this Project during the bidding and construction phases including the following:
l Provide engineering assistance related to finalizing bid items, special provisions, and responses to contractor bid questions.

kimley-horn.com 660 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 2050, Los Angeles, CA 90017 213 261 4040 l Review of contractor’s construction submittals for conformance with the contract documents l Review and respond to contractors’ Request for Information (RFI) l Create and maintain file directory to keep records of construction submittals and RFI correspondence
l Attend site visits as needed
l Prepare as-built plans per revisions by contractor
The Kimley-Horn team will complete Task 7 on a time and materials basis. A total of 84 hours are estimated to support the bid and construction support phases with an anticipated duration of 16 months.

If additional effort is required, the Kimley-Horn team will coordinate with City for additional funds to complete bid and construction support services.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Any services not specifically described in the above scope, as well as any changes in the scope the Client requests, will be considered Additional Services and will be performed at our then-current hourly rates.

FEE AND BILLING
Kimley-Horn will perform the services described in Tasks 1 through 8 in the Scope of Services for a time and materials basis for the total contract fee below:

LABOR TASKS
Task 1 – ATP Cycle 7 Grant Application
Task 2 – Engineering Survey
Task 3 – Environmental Documentation
Task 4 – Utility Coordination
Task 5 – PS&E
Task 6 – Project Management, Coordination, and Administration Task 7 – Bid and Construction Support
Expenses
Total without Optional Tasks

OPTIONAL TASKS
Task 3.2 – NEPA CE
Task 4.3 – Utility Certification
Task 6.4 –Funding Administration Support
Total with Optional Tasks
FEE
$41,700
$71,400
$8,600
$22,300
$1,306,300
$72,900
$21,000
$5,000
$1,549,200
$10,900
$11,000
$11,700
$1,582,800

SCHEDULE
We will provide these services according to a mutually agreed upon schedule. Our intention is to complete this scope of work within 12 months of receipt of Notice to Proceed and anticipated to completed by April 2025 in Phase 2 in preparation of the final bid set.

A draft Project schedule is attached to this proposal letter.

kimley-horn.com 660 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 2050, Los Angeles, CA 90017 213 261 4040

CLOSURE
If you concur in all the foregoing and wish to direct us to proceed with the services, please return along with the appropriate contract documentation. This proposal is valid for sixty (60) days after the date of this letter.

We appreciate the opportunity to provide these services to you. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Very truly yours,

KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC
Sowmya Chandrasekhar, P.E., T.E., P.T.O.E. Nicole Dias, P.E.

Project Manager Contract Manager
P.E. No.: 83100 P.E. No.: 86490
cc: Hours and Budget Backup Summary
Draft Project Schedule

Task
No. Task Description
Lead Project
Manager
Assistant
Project
Manager
Project
Engineer Ill
Project
Engineer Il Sr. Engineer Sr. Engineer Project
Engineer Ill
Project
Engineer Il
Project
Engineer Il
Assistant
Project
Manager
Project
Engineer Ill
Project
Engineer Il Sr. Engineer Project
Engineer Il
Program
Manager Il
Technical
Editor
Billing Rate $290 $240 $220 $170 $285 $285 $220 $170 $170 $240 $220 $170 $285 $170 $170 $135 1 ATP Cycle 7 Grant Application 1 3 8 2 82 13 11 27 8 191 41,615$ 41,615 $ 41,615 $

1.1 Data Requests 51 24 21 3,820$ 3,820 $ 3,820 $

1.2 Define the Project and Compare to Grant Criteria 56 5 8 24 5,945$ 5,945 $ 5,945 $

1.3 Prepare and Submit Grant Application 8 8 22 16 26 66 146 31,850$ 31,850 $ 31,850 $ 2 Topographic Survey & ROW Mapping 42 1 4 20 4,720$ 66,660 $ 71,380 $ 71,380 $ 3 Environmental Documentation 10 19 14 22 24 89 19,360$ 19,360 $ 8,510 $

3.1 Project Description 51 4 4 6 10 39 8,510$ 8,510 $ 8,510 $

3.2 Optional - NEPA PES Form 33 8 8 14 36 7,590$ 7,590 $

3.3 Optional - NEPA CE Coordination 22 28 14 3,260$ 3,260 $ 4 Utility Coordination 28 40 75 8 8 159 33,310$ 33,310.00 $ 22,280 $

4.1 Utility B & C Letters 81 5 4 0 63 12,420$ 12,420.00 $ 12,420.00 $

4.2 Field Review 81 0 1 0 8 8 44 9,860$ 9,860.00 $ 9,860.00 $

4.3 Optional - Utility Certification 12 15 25 52 11,030$ 11,030 $ 5 PS&E 98 86 1305 2920 90 435 950 130 880 31 6925 1,306,245$ 1,306,245 $ 1,306,245 $

5.1 Drainage Study 5 10 45 160 1 221 41,085$ 41,085 $ 41,085 $

5.2 60% PS&E 45 32 620 1280 40 200 460 60 460 10 3207 604,980$ 604,980 $ 604,980 $

5.3 90% PS&E 30 24 380 900 30 145 330 50 280 10 2179 410,810$ 410,810 $ 410,810 $

5.4 100% PS&E 18 20 260 580 20 90 160 20 140 10 1318 249,370$ 249,370 $ 249,370 $ 6 Project Management, Coordination, & Administration 86 24 24 104 12 24 24 24 15 337 84,505$ 84,505 $ 72,810 $

6.1 Meetings (Monthly Progress mtgs) 24 24 12 36 12 24 24 156 38,400$ 38,400 $ 38,400 $

6.2 Schedule 18 12 30 8,640$ 8,640 $ 8,640 $

6.3 Project Administration 24 46 24 12 106 25,770$ 25,770 $ 25,770 $

6.4 Optional - Funding Support 20 12 10 34 5 11,695$ 11,695 $ 7 Bid & Construction Support 26 24 10 10 14 48 8 20,990$ 20,990 $ 20,990 $ 265 112 1434 3005 240 33 504 12 1060 14 22 24 130 880 24 50 7809 $76,850 $26,880 $315,480 $510,850 $68,400 $9,405 $110,880 $2,040 $180,200 $3,360 $4,840 $4,080 $37,050 $149,600 $4,080 $6,750 1,510,745$ 66,660 $ 1,577,405$ 1,543,830 $ 5,000.00$ 5,000.00 $
1,582,405$ 1,548,830 $
Expenses
Total Task Fee
w/ Optional
Tasks
Total Task Fee
w/o Optional
Tasks

TOTAL PROJECT COSTS
Kimley
Horn
Total
Hours
Kimley-Horn
Total Cost
KSI
Survey
TOTAL HOURS (includes Optional Tasks)
Subtotal Labor (includes optional tasks)
Not-to-Exceed Fee Estimate
City of Bakersfield
Monitor Complete Streets Project - Phase 2
Roadway Traffic SupportEnv LA

ID Task
No.

Task Name Duration Start Finish Predecessors
1 NOTICE TO PROCEED 0 days Thu 5/4/23 Thu 5/4/23
2 PROJECT KICK-OFF MEETING 0 days Wed 5/24/23 Wed 5/24/23 1FS+6 days 3 1 DATA COLLECTION & EVALUATION OF

EXISTING CONDITIONS
88 days Wed 5/24/23 Fri 9/22/23
4 1.1 Data Collection 88 days Wed 5/24/23 Fri 9/22/23
5 Collect Existing Data 20 days Wed 5/24/23 Tue 6/20/23 2 6 Data Collection Summary Memo 19 days Tue 8/29/23 Fri 9/22/23 5,8,11,14,30 7 1.2 Development of Base Map 15 days Wed 6/21/23 Tue 7/11/23 5 8 1.3 Field Review 0 days Tue 8/22/23 Tue 8/22/23 7
9 2 AERIAL SURVEY 33 days Wed 5/24/23 Fri 7/7/23
10 Drone Flight 1 day Thu 6/15/23 Thu 6/15/23
11 Prepare Survey & ROW Base 33 days Wed 5/24/23 Fri 7/7/23 12 3 UTILITY COORDINATION 66 days Wed 5/24/23 Wed 8/23/23 13 Utility A Letters 38 days Wed 5/24/23 Fri 7/14/23 2
14 Utility Base Mapping 20 days Thu 7/27/23 Wed 8/23/23 13,11 15 4 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 106 days Wed 7/12/23 Wed 12/6/23 16 4.1 Online Public Engagement Tool 68 days Wed 7/12/23 Fri 10/13/23 17 Draft Public Engagement Tool 22 days Wed 7/12/23 Thu 8/10/23 7 18 Post Public Coordinate Website 0 days Fri 9/1/23 Fri 9/1/23 17FS+16 days 19 Public Comment Push 30 days Mon 9/4/23 Fri 10/13/23 18 20 4.2 Stakeholder/Community Meeting 94 days Fri 7/28/23 Wed 12/6/23 21 Submit Stakeholder List 10 days Fri 7/28/23 Thu 8/10/23 17FF 22 Finalize Stakeholder List 31 days Fri 8/11/23 Fri 9/22/23 21 23 Determine Stakeholder Meeting
Date/Time
19 days Mon 9/25/23 Thu 10/19/23 22
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33 Final Assessment 15 days Mon 4/1/24 Fri 4/19/24 32
34 5.2 Concept Alternatives 80 days Mon 11/6/23 Fri 2/23/24 35 Develop Early Concept Layouts 27 days Thu 12/7/23 Fri 1/12/24 7,11,14FF,19,30,24,26 36 City Review 15 days Mon 1/15/24 Fri 2/2/24 35
37 Concept Review Meeting 0 days Fri 2/9/24 Fri 2/9/24 36FS+5 days 38 Final Concepts 15 days Mon 2/12/24 Fri 3/1/24 37
39 Selection of Preferred Alternative 0 days Fri 3/8/24 Fri 3/8/24 38FS+5 days,16,20 40 5.3 30% Design 75 days Mon 3/11/24 Fri 6/21/24
41 Draft 30% Design 40 days Mon 3/11/24 Fri 5/3/24 39,16,20 42 City Review 4 wks Mon 5/6/24 Fri 5/31/24 41
43 Final 30% Design 15 days Mon 6/3/24 Fri 6/21/24 42
44 5.4 Environmental Screening 10 days Mon 6/10/24 Fri 6/21/24 40FF 45 7 PAVEMENT REHAB PLAN SUPPORT 224 days Thu 5/4/23 Tue 3/12/24 1 46 8 PROJECT MANAGEMENT, COORDINATION,

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64 PES Form 40 days Mon 10/14/24 Fri 12/6/24 56
65 Caltrans Approves PES Form 20 days Mon 12/9/24 Fri 1/3/25 64 66 NEPA CE 40 days Mon 12/9/24 Fri 1/31/25 64
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74 60% PS&E 80 days Wed 5/22/24 Tue 9/10/24 59
75 City Review 4 wks Wed 9/11/24 Tue 10/8/24 74
76 Comment Resolution Meeting 0 days Thu 10/17/24 Thu 10/17/24 75FS+7 days 77 4.3 90% Design 77 days Wed 10/9/24 Thu 1/23/25
78 90% PS&E 50 days Wed 10/9/24 Tue 12/17/24 75
79 City Review 4 wks Wed 12/18/24 Tue 1/14/25 78
80 Comment Resolution Meeting 0 days Thu 1/23/25 Thu 1/23/25 79FS+7 days 81 4.4 100% PS&E 62 days Wed 1/15/25 Thu 4/10/25
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83 City Review 4 wks Wed 2/26/25 Tue 3/25/25 82
84 Comment Resolution Meeting 0 days Thu 4/3/25 Thu 4/3/25 83FS+7 days 85 Final Bid Package 5 days Fri 4/4/25 Thu 4/10/25 62,66,84 86 5 PROJECT MANAGEMENT, COORDINATION,

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88 Schedule 270 days Wed 3/27/24 Tue 4/8/25 52
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City of Bakersfield
Monitor Complete Streets - Phase 1

Project: Monitor Street Schedule
Date: Fri 3/1/24

kimley-horn.com 660 South Figueroa Street, Suite 2050, Los Angeles, CA 90017 213 261 4040

June 11, 2025
Gavin Grimes
Civil Engineer III – Project Manager
City of Bakersfield
1501 Truxton Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301

Cc: Mr. Zac Meyer
Public Works Director

Paul Archer
Civil Engineer IV – Design Engineering

RE: Proposal to Complete Final Design for the Monitor Street School Corridor Active Transportation Improvements Project – Scope Amendment #2

Dear Mr. Grimes:

Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (Kimley -Horn or “the Consultant”) is pleased to submit this letter amendment (the “Amendment”) to the City of Bakersfield (the “City” or “Client”) to amend the scope for the previously executed Monitor Street School Corridor Active Transportation Improvements Project (the “Project”) Agreement (the “Agreement”). The project corridor extends along the 3- mile stretch of Monitor Street from Merrimac Avenue to Astor Avenue (“Project Limits”). Our understanding of the scope of work adjustments are summarized below.

Background
Kimley-Horn submitted the 60% PS&E design package for the Project on November 15, 2024. The City provided comments on the 60% PS&E package on January 8 and 14, 2025, and Kimley-Horn had begun addressing comments and progressing the Project to 90% PS&E, originally targeted for March 2025. During the February 26, 2025 Project Development Team (PDT) meeting, the City directed Kimley-Horn to revise the design to incorporate raised bikeways on segments where there were densely spaced driveways and to convert all bus stops to turnouts.

Two alternatives were evaluated during the design process . The alternative selected by the City , Alternative 1, includes revised design features such as raised bikeways that provide a separated space for cyclists, enhancing safety and discouraging vehicle parking within the bikeway. These raised bikeways are proposed on select segments along both sides of Monitor Street between Berkshire Road and Fairview Road, specifically in areas with closely spaced driveways, and proposed to continue only along the west side of Monitor St reet from Fairview Road to Kyner Avenue. Attachment A illustrates the proposed raised bikeway improvements for the selected alternative design. In addition, all bus stops within the project limits — Monitor Street (Merrimac Avenue to Hosking Avenue) — will be modified to turnouts to support consistent traffic flow. The protected intersection design concept from the previous 60% plans will remain to minimize impacts on drainage and underground utilities.

Exhibit D: Additional Scope of Work for Amendment 2

kimley-horn.com 660 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 2050, Los Angeles, CA 90017 213 261 4040

Kimley-Horn reviewed the revisions agreed upon with the City and summarized above, and provided an estimate of an additional $250-350k to revise the design and continue moving forward with the full Project scope. The City stated that there is no additional funding available for design revisions and requested that the Consultant develop a workplan to complete the updates within the remaining project budget.

Kimley-Horn has developed a revised- scope approach to complete the revisions and deliver 100% PS&E for a portion of the project corridor within the remaining budget. This approach includes updating and resubmitting the 60% PS&E design package to incorporate the design revisions stated above for the entire project corridor . The City is currently reapplying for funding from Congressman Valadao’s office to construct the northern segment of the corridor, from Pacheco Road to Merrimac Avenue, as an initial implementation phase to the Project (Implementation Phase 1). Kimley-Horn will advance this northern segment to 90% and 100% PS&E phases. The southern segment, south of Pacheco Road, will be shelved at the 60% design level and will be finalized as part of a future phase (Future Implementation Phase 2) once additional funding is acquired by the City.

Kimley-Horn will perform the services specifically set forth below.

Scope of Services
Task 5.2.1 – Revised 60% Plans and Estimates
This task will be added as a supplement to Task 5.2 of the original PS&E scope (submitted April 19, 2024).

The Kimley-Horn team will revise and resubmit the 60% Plans, Opinion of Probable Construction Cost (OPCC), and Draft Drainage Report based on the design revisions summarized above and agreed to at the April 18, 2025 PDT meeting, which include incorporating raised bikeways and converting all bus stops to turnouts for City review.

The street improvement plans will include sidewalks, roadway, curb extensions, and median improvements, with plan and profile views showing design elements such as existing right -of-way, centerline, joint line, curb and gutter, flow line, curb ramps, etc., for the improvements. The construction detail sheets will include curb ramp grading at intersections and bus stop relocations — buffer island details will be included on the street improvement plans. The storm drain plans will include catch basin modifications along the newly implemented raised bikeways.

The signing and striping plans will show pavement markings and signage layouts consistent with the updated roadway configuration. This includes lane assignments, bike lanes, crosswalks, legends, and other pavement markings. All signing and striping element s will be designed in accordance with both City of Bakersfield standards and the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices ( CA MUTCD), as applicable.

kimley-horn.com 660 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 2050, Los Angeles, CA 90017 213 261 4040

The traffic signal plans will cover upgrades at six signalized intersections, including proposed signal poles and equipment, and Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) design plans for up to three unsignalized pedestrian crossings. It is assumed a new interconnect system, or modifications to any existing interconnect system, will not be required. It is assumed that traffic control plans will be prepared by the contractor. Traffic signal p lans will be revised based on the City’s comments and direction provided at the February 26, 2025 PDT meeting.

The lighting design will remain unchanged from the previous 60% submittal phase. No revisions are anticipated currently.

The landscaping plans will include street trees per City standards, with species selected through a collaborative effort with the City to promote canopy growth and heat reduction. The Kimley-Horn team will develop irrigation plans as part of the 90% and 100% submittals — these are not included in the revised 60% submittal.

Plans will be prepared in AutoCAD Civil 3D format and will be submitted to the City for review and approval. The following plans are anticipated for inclusion in the final bid set:

• Title Sheet 1 Sheet
• General Notes 1 Sheet
• Typical Sections 1 Sheet
• Survey Control Sheets 8 Sheets at 1” = 40’
• Demolition & Utility Plans 8 Sheets at 1” = 40’
• Street Improvement Plans 31 Sheets at 1” = 40’
• Construction Details 36 Sheets at 1” = 10’
• Storm Drain Plans 4 Sheets at 1” = 40’
• Signing & Striping Plans 10 Sheets at 1” = 40’
• Signal Plans 6 Sheets at 1” = 20’
• Lighting Plans & Details 1 Sheets at 1” = 20’
• Landscape Plans & Details 17 Sheets at 1” = 40’
Total = 124 Sheets

The preliminary OPCC will be provided to reflect the revised improvements shown in the revised 60% Submittal Plans.

Deliverables: One (1) Electronic Copy of the 60% Plans, OPCC & Draft Drainage Report Package

kimley-horn.com 660 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 2050, Los Angeles, CA 90017 213 261 4040

Task 5.3 – 90% PS&E
This task will supersede and replace Task 5.3 of the original PS&E scope (submitted April 19, 2024) in its entirety.

The Kimley-Horn team will update the plans for the northern segment of the Monitor Street corridor, from the intersection at Pacheco Road to Merrimac Avenue (Implementation Phase 1) , based on comments provided by the City on the 60% PS&E package. Consistent with the Project Design Scope, Kimley-Horn will prepare a 60% Response to Comments Matrix to track all comments received and their resolutions. The 90% Submittal Plans, Specifications, and OPCC will reflect these updates, while the southern segment (south of Pacheco Road; Future Implementation Phase 2) will remain at the 60% design level.

It is noted that based on the comments received from the City on January 9, 2025, the City intends to update the lighting along the project corridor as follows: remove all wood poles and overhead feeds, remove all direct bury poles and replace with flange mount and foundations, add pedestals per City standards to eliminate #2 boxes from PG&E, up grade existing LED fixtures to current standard LED fixtures, and add additional lighting as needed throughout the project corridor. Many of the existing lights along Monitor Street between Pacheco Road and Merrimac Avenue are on wood poles and have short luminaire mast arms which do not sufficiently illuminate the roadway. For Implementation Phase 1, the lighting design will include removing and replacing existing streetlight to adequately illuminate the corridor.

Plans will be prepared in AutoCAD Civil 3D format and will be submitted to the City for review and approval. The following plans are anticipated for inclusion in the final bid set:

• Title Sheet 1 Sheet
• General Notes 1 Sheet
• Typical Sections 1 Sheet
• Survey Control Sheets 8 Sheets at 1” = 40’
• Demolition & Utility Plans 3 Sheets at 1” = 40’
• Street Improvement Plans 7 Sheets at 1” = 40’
• Construction Details 7 Sheets at 1” = 10’
• Storm Drain Plans 4 Sheets at 1” = 40’
• Signing & Striping Plans 5 Sheets at 1” = 40’
• Signal Plans 2 Sheets at 1” = 20’
• Lighting Plans & Details 12 Sheets at 1” = 20’
• Landscape Plans & Details 4 Sheet at 1” = 40’
• Irrigation Plans & Details 4 Sheets at 1” = 40’
Total = 59 Sheets

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The draft technical specifications to be included in the ultimate project specifications document (book format) will be prepared for the 90% submittal. The draft technical specifications will include special materials, products, and installation procedures not covered under the City’s Standard Boilerplate Specifications, or the most current Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction.

Kimley-Horn will then submit the 90% Submittal Plans, Specifications, OPCC, and Draft Final Drainage Report for review and comment from the City, and other reviewing agencies.

Deliverables: One (1) Electronic Copy of the Phase 1 90% Plans, Specifications, OPCC, and Draft Final Drainage Report Package including the 60% Response to Comments Matrix

Task 5.4 – 100% PS&E
This task will supersede and replace Task 5.4 of the original PS&E scope (submitted April 19, 2024) in its entirety.

The Kimley-Horn team will update the Implementation Phase 1 plans based on comments provided by the City on the 90% PS&E package. Consistent with the Project Design Scope, Kimley -Horn will prepare a 90% Response to Comments Matrix to track all comments received and their resolutions.

The Final Submittal Plans, Specifications, and OPCC will reflect these updates.

Kimley-Horn will then submit 100% Submittal Plans, Specifications, OPCC, and Final Drainage Report for review and comment from the City.

Deliverables: One (1) Electronic Copy of the Phase 1 100% Plans, Specifications, OPCC , & Final Drainage Report Package including the 90% Response to Comments Matrix

Additional Services
Any services not specifically described in the above scope, as well as any changes in the scope the City requests, will be considered Additional Services and will be performed at our then-current hourly rates.

Fee and Billing
Kimley-Horn will reallocate the remaining budget originally authorized for the preparation of the 90% and 100% PS&E submittals for the proposed scope of work outlined in this amendment request.

kimley-horn.com 660 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 2050, Los Angeles, CA 90017 213 261 4040

Schedule
Kimley-Horn understands that the City needs to expend the funds allocated for the ATP Project design by the end of this calendar year. Based on the scope of work outlined above, and anticipated authorization of this amendment, Kimley-Horn proposes the following revised schedule:

Receive Authorization of this Amendment 6/13/2025
Submit Revised 60% PS&E Package (Entire Project Corridor) 07/25/2025 City Provides Comments on Revised 60% PS&E Package 08/15/2025 Submit Implementation Phase 1 90% PS&E Package 10/10/2025 City Provides Comments on Implementation Phase 1 90% PS&E Package 10/31/2025 Submit Implementation Phase 1 100% PS&E Package 12/19/2025 Closure
We appreciate the opportunity to continue to partner with you on this exciting project. Please contact me if you have any questions.

Very truly yours,
KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.

Sowmya Chandrasekhar, P.E., T.E., P.T.O.E. Nicole Dias, P.E.

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ATTACHMENT A

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

MEETING DATE: August 27, 2025 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent - Agreements TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Zachary Meyer, Public Works Director
DATE: August 8, 2025
SUBJECT: Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2023-186
with Parsons Transportation Group to expand scope (increase compensation $548,725.00, for a total compensation of $1,198,270.00) for design services for the Bridge Repair and Rehabilitation Program

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval of the amendment.

BACKGROUND:

The City currently maintains 122 bridges over the Kern River, canals, roadways, and railways. To keep an accurate inventory of the regular maintenance and necessary repairs and rehabilitations of these bridges, staff recommended preparing a comprehensive Bridge Asset Management Program ( BAMP) that is managed by a qualified program management firm. This program will allow the Cit y to assess and rank the repairs and rehabilitations needed, create supplemental task orders, and generate cost estimates for future budget planning and bidding purposes. New bridge rehabilitation projects would be programmed into the BAMP, subject to the approval of City Council.

Amendment No. 1 expanded the scope of work to include design for the replacement of the bridge at Alta Vista Drive over the East Side Canal. Staff inspected the box culvert in Summer 2023 and the footing under the middle span has failed and separated from the stem. A subsequent inspection in January 2024 found that the canal was full of water and the footing failure was not visible. There were other signs of disrepair of the bridge including railing failure, spalling, cracking, and exposure of aggregate for the bridge which was built in 1947. Based on the condition of the bridge it is recommended to reconstruct the bridge.

A Request for Proposal was issued to Parsons for the design services needed to repair the Alta Vista Bridge.

Parsons’ proposal for design of the Alta Vista bridge totaled $149,000.00. This amendment also includes inspections and feasibility studies of an additional 45 bridges and grant application assistance that total $250,000.00.

Amendment No. 2 expands the scope to include inspections and feasibility studies for bridges previously uninspected under this contract, preparation of an updated grant agreement for additional federal funding, and additional bridge design services for repairs located at Panorama Drive and the Manor Street Separation, the Rosedale Highway Bridge over the Kern River, the Pioneer Inlet Bike Path Bridge Slope Pavement Replacement, and review of the plans for the Hageman Flyover project.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The adopted FY 2025-26 CIP budget allocated $1,000,000 in Project #T4K312. There are sufficient funds available within the project account to fund this amendment.

COUNCIL GOAL:

Reliable Infrastructure

ATTACHMENTS:

Amendment No. 2 to Agmt 2023-186 Signed

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

MEETING DATE: August 27, 2025 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent – Agreements TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Zachary Meyer, Public Works Director
DATE: August 6, 2025
SUBJECT: Contract Change Order No. 3 to Agreement No. 2024-084 with GSE Construction Co. ($179,539.03 revised not to exceed $3,349,799.03) for the Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 2 Bar Screen Rehabilitation Project. (Ward 1).

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval of the change order.

BACKGROUND:

The work to be performed consists, in general, of the replacement of existing mechanical bar screen and conveyor system and installation of electrical and instrumentation equipment at Wastewater Treatment Plant No.2.

Change Order No. 3 provides for the cleaning of the headworks channel, which has not been performed due to the extended shutdown of the headworks. During the installation of the bypass pump ing system, a significant amount of rags and debris was discovered in the bar screen channel as a result pf insufficient routine cleaning during this period of inactivity. To facilitate the upcoming repairs and ensure proper surface preparation for the coa ting of the channel area, thorough cleaning and removal of all debris is required. The contractor agrees to do the above-mentioned work for the lump sum price of $3,990.00.

Also, during construction, approximately 2 feet of rags were found in the channel between the headworks and the Operations building wet well. To ensure proper operation of the headworks at startup, the rag/debris buildup must be removed. The contractor agrees to do the above -mentioned work for the lump sum price of $14,163.00.

Additionally, during construction, it was discovered that the concrete channel between the headworks and the wet well was badly deteriorated. In order to ensure structural integrity and operational reliability, the damaged concrete must be repaired. The contractor agrees to do the above-mentioned work for the lump sum price of $156,339.00.

This change order also provides for the necessary repairs to the influent box; a large void was discovered in the south concrete wall. In order to properly coat the influent box, all concrete must be repaired and patched as needed. The contractor agrees to do the above mentioned work for the lump sum price of $5,047.03.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The Sewer Enterprise funding is available in Project E3K306 to cover this cost , therefore has no City General Fund impact associated with this change order.

The Total construction cost increase for Contract Change Order No.3 is $179,539.03 . This is the final change order for this project, and the project has been completed. This final change order reflects a total project cost increase of 242,799.03 (7.8% increase to the original contract amount) as illustrated below:

Original Contract Amount = $ 3,107,000.00 Total of Previous Change order approved by council
contingency
= $ 63,260.00
Current Contract change order = $ 179,539.03 Amended Contract Amount after Change order = $ 3,349,799.03 Net Increase to Date = $ 242,799.03

COUNCIL GOAL:

Reliable Infrastructure

ATTACHMENTS:

Contract Change Order No. 3 to Agreement No. 2024-084

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

MEETING DATE: 8/27/2025 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent – Agreements TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Zachary Meyer, Public Works Director
DATE: 8/12/2025
SUBJECT: Contract Change Order No. 176 to Agreement No. 19-069 with Security Paving Company (increasing compensation by $90,000.00; revised not to exceed $152,108,595.19) for the Centennial Corridor Mainline Project. (Wards 1, 2, & 3)

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval of the change order.

BACKGROUND:

The Centennial Corridor Mainline Project (Project) proposes to extend State Route 58 (SR -58) from the current terminus as a freeway at State Route 99 (SR -99) to the Westside Parkway. At the SR -58/SR-99 interchange, the Project adds a collector -distributor on the northbound SR -99 and constructs a new northbound to westbound connector. The Project also includes various local road improvements including; realignment and introducing cul-de-sacs at the end of local roads along the corridor, widening and realignment of Chester Avenue at SR -58, and construction of a traffic signal at the eastbound SR-58 ramps/Brundage Lane intersection (which is part of the SR -58/Cottonwood Road interchange). This Project was awarded in July of 2019.

Change Order No. 176 provides compensation to the contractor for performing additional traffic control and flagging. Per standard specifications, City and Contractor share the cost for flagging. Traffic control work includes moving barricades, moving and repainting Type K barrier, and repositioning and repairing temporary crash cushion modules. This change order provides additional funds for Change Order Nos. 41, 82, and 158 which have been depleted. This change order results in a net increase of $90,000.00.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The sum of all change orders to date on this project reflects a total cost increase of $5,094,938.94 which results in a 3.47% increase of the original contract amount as illustrated below:

Original Contract Amount = $147,013,656.25
Previous Change Orders = $5,004,938.94
Current Change Orders = $90,000.00
Amended Contract Agreement after CCOs = $152,108,595.19 Net Increase to date = $5,094,938.94
There is no General Fund impact associated with this change order.

Federal, State, and Local f unding for these change orders is available in project TRCC21 Centennial Corridor Phase 4 Mainline.

COUNCIL GOAL:

Reliable Infrastructure

ATTACHMENTS:

CCO 176 – Additional Traffic Control

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

MEETING DATE: August 27, 2025 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent – Bids TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Zachary Meyer, Public Works Director
DATE: July 31, 2025
SUBJECT: Pavement Rehabilitation Fiscal Year 2024-25 using SB1 funding, from University Avenue, River Boulevard to Columbus Street

1. Accept bid and approve contract with Bowman Asphalt, Inc. ($4,662,924.00) for said project.

2. Authorize staff to approve, as necessary, up to $300,000 in City-controlled contingency for unforeseen conditions encountered during construction of said project. (Ward 3)

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends acceptance of low bid, approval of contract, and approval of City -controlled contingency.

BACKGROUND:

The work to be performed consists, in general, of reconstructing existing part circle culvert at University Avenue and Wenatchee Avenue; installing curb ramps; relocating roadside signs and sign panels; adjusting storm drain and sewer manholes; adjusting survey monument encasements; cold planing & excavating the existing roadway to a depth 0.55 feet, then installing 0.40 feet of Type “A” Hot Mix Asphalt, and 0.15 feet of Type “A” Rubberized Hot Mix Asphalt; installing traffic striping and pavement markings; and installing vehicle detector loops.

This project was designed with the utmost precision and extreme attention to detail to minimize issues during construction and is consistent with the City’s Complete Street Policy.

Item No. 1 – The Engineer’s Estimate for this project is $5,540,000. On July 31, 2025, the City received three (3) bids for this project. All three bids were deemed acceptable.

Those acceptable bids are as follows:

Bowman Asphalt, Inc.
3333 Gibson Street in the amount of $4,662,924.00
Bakersfield, CA. 93308

Granite Construction Company
3005 James Road in the amount of $5,155,763.00
Bakersfield, CA. 93308

Griffith Company
1128 Carrier Parkway Avenue in the amount of $5,252,735.00 Bakersfield, CA. 93308

Staff recommends acceptance of the bids and approval of the construction contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Bowman Asphalt, Inc.

Item No. 2 – Bakersfield Municipal Code, Section 3.20.105(E), authorizes Public Works Contract Amendments to be executed via Change Order, provided that Change Orders which exceed $10,000 must be approved by the City Council. Staff is requesting pre-approval of up to $ 300,000 for City -controlled contingency for unforeseen conditions encountered during construction of this project, to be executed via authorized Change Order(s). Any costs which exceed the City Council approved contingenc y, cumulative or otherwise, would require action and approval from the City Council . This City-controlled contingency will save staff time by not having to prepare multiple Council reports for individual routine change orders throughout the project, should they arise. All remaining contingency funds not used will be returned to the fund balance at the end of the project.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Project No. 25PWDE03 is fully funded through California Senate Bill 1 Local Streets and Roads Program (SB1) funds; therefore, there is no General Fund impact associated with the award of the project. There are sufficient funds for the award of the contract, contingencies, and construction engineering staff time.

COUNCIL GOAL:

Reliable Infrastructure

ATTACHMENTS:

Signed Agreement with Bonds and COI

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

MEETING DATE: August 27, 2025 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent - Miscellaneous TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Zachary Meyer, Public Works Director
DATE: August 27, 2025
SUBJECT: Response to Grand Jury Findings and Recommendations regarding Bicycle Lanes.

[Document Description]

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends City Council authorize the transmittal of the response to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court.

BACKGROUND:

The 2024-2025 Kern County Grand Jury issued a report titled “The Proliferation of Bike Lanes.” The Grand Jury is a body of 19 citizens, independent of any political or special interest group. Gr and Jury members have an avid interest in preserving honest and proper conduct of all government agencies within Kern County. Grand Jurors also possess the desire to ensure that all monies within these areas of government are being handled prudently and i n the best interest of Kern County and Bakersfield City residents. The Grand Jury’s purpose is to serve and assist the people of Kern County.

The Grand Jury has two basic functions:

1. Civil Function: in this capacity, the Jury has the power and duty to exa mine the function and performance of public office and officers. They report their findings and can make recommendations for changes.

2. Criminal Function: In this capacity, the Jury has the power and duty to inquire into possible public offenses, misconduct in office by public officers, and to determine whether to return indictments charging the commission of felonies.

This report addresses concerns about bicycle lanes, particularly if the overall practice of the placement of bicycle lanes is conducted properly by the City of Bakersfield. The findings of the report highlight some of the pros and cons of bicycle lanes, as well as making recommendations for City staff to ensure proper due diligence prior to placing bicycle lanes on roadways. The Grand Jury Report and the response to the report are attached to this report.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact, in responding to the Grand Jury.

COUNCIL GOAL:

Innovative and Efficient City Government

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Grand Jury Report - The Proliferation of Bike Lanes

2. Grand Jury Responses 8-27-2025

2024-2025 Kern County Grand Jury Report 1

The Proliferation of Bike Lanes
Whose Road Is It?

SUMMARY:

The 2024-2025 Kern County Grand Jury examined the impact of bike lanes in Bakersfield, focusing on the balance between bicycle use, safety, and automobile traffic. Initially funded by a federal grant for pollution reduction, bike lanes were later justified by safety improvements and reduced road maintenance costs. However, concerns arose about biased urban planning, questionable pollution benefits, and lack of prior bicycle traffic data. Findings included a reduction in motor vehicle vs. bicycle accidents but minimal environmental impact per bike conversion. Recommendations emphasize conducting traffic studies before bike lane installations and requiring conflict-of-interest disclosures from consultants. This report inquired into these questions: Is the use of bike lanes sufficient to justify a reduction in automobile lanes in either width or quantity? Do bike lanes impede other vehicular traffic?

PURPOSE OF INQUIRY:

Under the authority of California Penal Code §925(a), the 2024-2025 Kern County Grand Jury (Grand Jury) looked at the proliferation of bike lanes in Bakersfield (City). This is an effort to determine whether there is a balance between safety, bicycle use, and automobile traffic.

METHODOLOGY:

To answer these questions and others, the Grand Jury interviewed officials from the Bakersfield Public Works Department, Bakersfield Police Department, and the California Highway Patrol.

The Grand Jury also studied California laws and regulations regarding bicycle accommodations.

The investigation involved interviews with City officials, studies of state laws, and analysis of cost/benefit data.

DISCUSSION OF FACTS:

The City’s foray into wide-spread implementation of bike lanes was initially funded by a $200,000 federal grant made under the guise of pollution reduction. From there the impetus morphed into one of safety and road maintenance cost reduction. It costs ~$15,000 to install one mile of bicycle lane. Over a five-year period, the City realizes savings of approximately 50 percent, since it costs roughly $30,000 per mile for automotive lane maintenance but only $15,000 per mile for a bicycle lane which does not require periodic resurfacing.

The City engaged an urban design consulting firm to draft the “Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Plan.” While the selected firm met all the stated criteria in the Request for Proposal (RFP) including substantial past experience, the contractor’s own website expresses a predetermined goal of moving many people from cars to bicycles.
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Achieving pollution reduction by taking people out of cars and on to bicycles is nebulous.

Moving one person from an automobile to a bicycle saves roughly .5 tons of CO2 annually1.

According to the National Weather Service, the average daytime high temperature in Bakersfield between June and September ranges from 90 to 97 degrees Fahrenheit. Bakersfield and the southern San Joaquin Valley suffer from some of the poorest air quality in the nation.

The proposed “H Street Corridor” will have one traffic lane in each direction with a center left turn lane between CA Highway 58 to Golden State Avenue (CA Highway 204). Traffic counts on H Street range from ~8,500 to ~19,000 vehicles per day2. The maximum recommended traffic count for a metropolitan area is ~1,900 vehicles per hour3 under ideal conditions.

Motor vehicle vs. bicycle accidents are reduced by roughly 53 percent and injuries are reduced by approximately 40-50 percent, when bike lanes are installed on arterial roadways4.

The City did not conduct bicycle traffic counts prior to the installation of its bike lanes. Also, not considered is the fact that the average summer temperatures are nearly 100 degrees.

The “Consultant Proposal Evaluation” form used by the City to select a vendor does not seek to determine if there are any conflicts of interest or biases held by the applicants.

FINDINGS:

F1. Removing one automobile and replacing it with a bike equates to a reduction of

0.00000119 percent of the Central Valley’s annual CO2 production of 43,000,000 tons5.

This brings into question the value of spending $200,000 of Federal grant money plus substantial sums of local dollars for such a miniscule reduction.

F2. According to their own website, the design consulting firm is biased toward bicycles and other forms of alternative transportation.

F3. The weather extremes and poor air quality in Bakersfield do not support a movement toward bicycles from automobiles.

F4. There are no practical alternatives for relocating traffic from H Street: Chester Avenue is too congested to move traffic to that street; Union Avenue and Oak Street are too far from H Street to be viable options.

1 From Imperial News UK
2 KernCOG (Kern Council of Governments)
3 Simplified Highway Capacity Calculation Method for the Highway Performance Monitoring System, US Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration 4 Proven Safety Countermeasures, US Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration 5 California Air Resources Board (CARB)
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F5. The narrowing of automobile lanes to accommodate bicycle lanes often has a positive impact of also tending to compel automobile drivers to reduce speeds.

F6. Roads in new developments can be designed to accommodate bicycle lanes without inhibiting the flow of automobile traffic.

F7. A cost of ~$15,000 per mile for the installation of a bicycle lane is only a reasonable expense if there is a demand for the lanes.

COMMENTS:

The Grand Jury thanks the Bakersfield Public Works Department for their time and valuable information provided for this report.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

The 2024-2025 Kern County Grand Jury recommends that:

R1. By July 1, 2025, the City should consider revising its Request for Proposal (RFP) material to better identify potential conflicts or biases of proposals. (Finding #2)

R2. Automobile and bicycle traffic counts should be conducted prior to installation of new bicycle lanes on existing roadways starting September 1, 2025. (Finding #5)

R3. By September 1, 2025, cost/benefit models should be developed prior to the installation of any bicycle lane. (Finding #8)

NOTES:

• The Bakersfield Department of Public Works should post a copy of this report where it will be available for public review.

• Persons wishing to receive an email notification of newly released reports may sign up at:
https://www.kerncounty.com/government/other-agencies/grand-jury

• Present and past Kern County Grand Jury Final Reports and Responses can be accessed on the Kern County Grand Jury website https://www.kerncounty.com/government/other- agencies/grand-jury

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RESPONSE DEADLINE:

• REQUIRED WITHIN 90 DAYS FROM:

Bakersfield City Council
Findings #1 through #7
Recommendations #1 through #3

• REQUESTED WITHIN 60 DAYS FROM:

Bakersfield Public Works Department
Findings #2, #4, and #7
Recommendations #1 through #3

RESPONSES ARE REQUIRED PURSUANT TO PENAL CODE §§933 (c) AND 933.05 TO:

• PRESIDING JUDGE

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF KERN
1415 TRUXTUN AVENUE, SUITE 212
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301

• FOREPERSON

KERN COUNTY GRAND JURY
1415 TRUXTUN AVENUE, SUITE 600
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301

Reports issued by the Grand Jury do not identify individuals interviewed. Cal. Penal Code §929 requires that reports of the Grand Jury not contain the name of any person or facts leading to the identity of any person who provides information to the Grand Jury.

FINDINGS:

Finding #1.

Removing one automobile and replacing it with a bike equates to a reduction of

0.00000119 percent of the Central Valley's annual CO2 production of 43,000,000 tons. This brings into question the value of spending $200,000 of Federal grant money plus substantial sums of local dollars for such a miniscule reduction.

CITY - DISAGREES, WITH CLARIFICATION.

This finding speaks directly to the reduction in em1ss1ons from replacing an automobile with a bicycle. However, the overall purpose of the Bakersfield Bicycle Transportation Plan, the document created with $200,000 clean air Federal grant, was to improve the existing network of bicycle lanes and the overall biking environment. Any reduction to CO2 emissions is a benefit, but not the only reason for the development of the plan, and the value this plan has brought to the City.

Finding #2.

According to their own website, the design consulting firm is biased toward bicycles and other forms of alternative transportation.

CITY - AGREES, WITH CLARIFICATION.

A consultant with extensive experience in multimodal transportation design was commissioned for the project. Renowned for their leadership in active transportation, they have played a key role in advancing safer street designs for pedestrians and cyclists. Since streets are often designed with a bias toward vehicle travel, it was essential to engage a firm specializing in multimodal solutions to ensure the needs of those walking and bicycling were properly addressed.

Finding #3.

The weather extremes and poor air quality in Bakersfield do not support a movement toward bicycles from automobiles.

CITY - DISAGREES, WITH CLARIFICATION.

Throughout the development of the City's new Active Transportation Plan, staff received significant public support, both during the City's public outreach process as well as feedback during public meetings, regarding the need for more bicycle lanes and overall active transportation infrastructure. This support shows there is a public desire for more bicycle facilities regardless of the air quality and the weather in Bakersfield.

Finding #4.

There are no practical alternatives for relocating traffic from H Street: Chester Avenue is too congested to move traffic to that street; Union Avenue and Oak Street are too far from H Street to be viable options.

CITY - AGREES.

City agrees with this finding. Traffic on H Street will be slower; however, this change supports City Council's goals of providing bicycle lanes and reducing vehicle speeds (traffic calming) to make Bakersfield's streets safer for all users.

Finding #5.

The narrowing of automobile lanes to accommodate bicycle lanes often has a positive impact of also tending to compel automobile drivers to reduce speeds.

CITY - AGREES, WITH CLARIFICATION.

Section 13.12.030 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code adopts the Caltrans Highway Design Manual. The manual discusses when reducing the lane widths from 12 feet to 11 feet, there are added benefits to improve active transportation, improving safety for bicyclist, and create overall traffic calming without negatively impacting the overall functionality of the road.

Finding #6.

Roads in new developments can be designed to accommodate bicycle lanes without inhibiting the flow of automobile traffic.

CITY - AGREES, WITH CLARIFICATION
The City has the ability to update road standards to meet the needs of the community and the goals of City Council at its own discretion.

Finding #7.

A cost of ~$15,000 per mile for the installation of a bicycle lane is only a reasonable expense if there is a demand for the lanes.

CITY - DISAGREES, WITH CLARIFICATION
Demand is difficult to measure when there is no bicycle lane. The City's Complete Streets resolution was updated to include bicycle lanes on all arterial roadways.

Studies and experiences in U.S. cities show that bicycle lanes increase ridership and may help jurisdictions better manage roadway capacity 1 Council goals include the updating of the General Plan's Circulation Element, emphasizing multimodal transportation and safety, implementing changes to Public Works Transportation Development Standards, and emphasizing safe and effective multimodal facilities and traffic calming.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Recommendation # 1.

By July 1, 2025, the City should consider revising its Request for Proposal (RFP) material to better identify potential conflicts or biases of proposals. (Finding #2) City agrees, with clarification with this recommendation. The City does follow all rules and guidelines when managing the RFP process to select consultants.

However, the City will conduct a review of its current practices to reduce the potential for conflicts or biases.

Recommendation #2.

Automobile and bicycle traffic counts should be conducted prior to installation of new bicycle lanes on existing roadways starting September 1, 2025. (Finding #5)
City disagrees with this recommendation. It is difficult to count bicycles if there are no bicycle lanes. Most fatal and serious injury bicyclist crashes occur at non­ intersection locations. Nearly one-third of these crashes occur when motorists are overtaking bicyclists; because the speed and size differential between vehicles and bicycles can lead to severe injury. Many people are not comfortable riding a bicycle because of their fear that this type of crash may occur. To make bicycling safer and more comfortable for most types of bicyclists, State and local agencies should consider installing bicycle lanes. l Studies and experiences in U.S. cities show that bicycle lanes increase ridership and may help jurisdictions better manage roadway capacity. l
Delaying the installation of new bicycle lanes would conflict with the City Council goal to implement safe multimodal transportation opportunities on all roadways and would also conflict with the adopted Complete Streets Resolution .

Recommendation #3.

By September 1, 2025, cost /benefit models should be developed prior to the installation of any bicycle lane. (Finding #8)
City disagrees with this recommendation. Motor vehicle vs. bicycle accidents are reduced by 49-53% when bike lanes are installed . l Eliminating bicycle lanes due to cost concerns would conflict with the City Council goal to implement safe multimodal transportation opportunities on all roadways and would also conflict with the adopted Complete Streets Resolution .
1 Proven Safety Countermeasures - Bicyc le Lanes - US Departme nt of Transportation Federal Highway Administration https://highways.dot.gov /safety/proven-safety-countermeasures/bicycle-lanes

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

MEETING DATE: August 27, 2025 AGENDA CATEGORY: Hearings TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Zachary Meyer, Public Works Director
DATE: July 29, 2025
SUBJECT: Appeal Hearing to consider Traffic Impact Fees imposed on Planet Fitness, located at 11425 Stockdale Highway.

Planet Fitness is requesting to appeal the decision to impose Traffic Impact Fees at their new location 11425 Stockdale Highway in the “The Village @ River Oaks” Center.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends City Council deny the appeal and uphold the Traffic Impact Fee imposed on Planet Fitness (Appellant).

BACKGROUND:

In 2018, Planning Commission approved a proposed Planned Development Review (18-0385) for a 73,800 Sq. ft. mixed-used shopping center at the SWC of Buena Vista Road and Stockdale Hwy. The initial Traffic Impact Fees for the shopping center were calculated based on an Average Daily Trip (ADT) of 79 trips/1000 sq.ft., based on Institute of Transportation Engineering (ITE 8 th Edition), and a trip rate ($167) per Resolution 084-09. The Appellant’s engineer also prepared trip generation calculations, determining an Average Daily Trip rate of 75.5 trips per 1,000 square feet for the shopping center. This rate was then used to calculate the final Traffic Impact Fees assessed to the shopping center.

On January 19, 2023, Planning Commission approved a revised Planned Development Review (22-0111) to include a Fitness Center, Car Wash and an additional Restaurant. A new traffic calculation was provided by Appellant’s engineer, showing an ADT of 80.72 trips per 1,000 Sq. ft. Traffic Impact fees for Planet Fitness and Car Wash were calcu lated based on the updated ADTs, resulting in a fee of $340,470.42 for Planet Fitness (Appellant).

The Appellant requested City use the current ITE 11th edition, as previous ITE editions didn’t provide data for shopping centers without a supermarket. The Public Works Director approved the request to use the 11th edition. Revised Traffic calculations were prepared by Appellant’s engineer for a shopping center with no supermarket. New Traffic calculations resulted in a lower ADT of 67.52 trips per 1000 sq.f t. ADT reduced to 67.52 resulting in a lower Traffic Impact fee to $284,793.89.

Despite the fee reduction, Appellant does not agree with the revised Traffic Impact Fees for the proposed Planet Fitness and requested it be treated as a standalone building. Public Works Director denied said request since Appellant is not a standalone building and is clearly part of a commercial shopping center (i.e. multiple uses, shared points of entry, shared utility access, shared common uses, etc.).

The Appeal Hearing was originally scheduled for February 26th, 2025, but Appellant’s attorney called the day of the hearing to cancel to a later date. City rescheduled the Appeal Hearing for 8/27/2025.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The traffic Impact Fees collected will pay for the construction of both regional and local infrastructure

facilities that are required to maintain Level of Service C for the Metropolitan transportation system. The proposed reduction in fees collected by the Appellant will not allow the City to invest what is required to keep our roads maintained and safer.

COUNCIL GOAL:

Reliable Infrastructure.

ATTACHMENTS:

Notice of Appeal Planet Fitness, 11425 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, California 93311

COUNCIL OPTIONS:

1. Deny the Appeal and uphold the Traffic Impact Fee imposed on Appellant.

2. Approve the Appeal and re -calculate the Traffic Impact Fee imposed on Planet Fitness as a Standalone Building.