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AGREEMENT NO._________________
DESIGN CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
This DESIGN CONSULTANT AGREEMENT is made and entered into on ______________________ (“Effective Date”), by and between the CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, a municipal corporation (referred to herein as “CITY”), and PARSONS TRANSPORTATION GROUP INC., an Illinois Corporation authorized to do business in California (referred to herein as “DESIGN CONSULTANT”).
R E C I T A L S
WHEREAS, CITY is currently working with the State of California on the development of the City of Bakersfield, California High-Speed Rail Station; and
WHEREAS, since CITY does not have expertise currently on staff to design and engineer the Project, CITY issued a Request for Qualifications and Fee Proposal for those services; and
WHEREAS, after reviewing the Request, including the Technical Provisions dated April 15, 2025, and being satisfie d that it understands the Project’s requirements, DESIGN CONSULTANT has submitted a response to the Request, which includes a scope of work and fee schedule; and
WHEREAS, DESIGN CONSULTANT represents that it is experienced in the fields of design and engineering as required for the Project and that all of its officers, partners, and/or principals are licensed professionals in engineering, design, or similar professional areas with the appropriate professional degrees; and
WHEREAS, DESIGN CONSULTANT also represents that it has an adequate number of properly licensed and expe rienced employees on its staff to accomplish the Scope of Work, as defined below, and that it is competent to undertake the Scope of Work; and
WHEREAS, based on these representations and all other representations made by DESIGN CONSULTANT to CITY, CITY desires to retain DESIGN CONSULTANT to perform the Scope of Work.
NOW, THEREFORE , incorporating the foregoing recitals herein, CITY and DESIGN CONSULTANT mutually agree as follows:
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1. SCOPE OF WORK . In exchange for the Compensation (defined below), DESIGN CONSULTANT must competently and thoroughly design and engineer the Project as more specif ically described in the Request, attached as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference, and in DESIGN CONSULTANT’s scope of work and fee proposal, attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by this re ference (collectively, the project description in the Request and DESIGN CONSULTANT’s scope of work are referred to as “Scope of Work”). DESIGN CONSULTANT’s services shall include all the procedures necessary to properly complete the Scope of Work, whether specifically included in the Scope of Work or not.
2. COMPENSATION/PAYMENT PROCEDURE. I n e x c h a n g e f o r p e r f o r m i n g t h e Scope of Work and subject to the terms of this section, CITY will pay DESIGN CONSULTANT as follows (“Compensation”):
2.1 Actual Costs. CITY will reimburse DESIGN CONSULTANT’s actual costs (including labor costs, employee benefits, overhead, and other direct costs) in an amount not to exceed ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($150,00.00) exclusive of any fixed fee. Actual costs shall not exceed the estimated wage rates and other costs set forth in DESIGN CONSULTANT’s cost proposal.
CITY will pay DESIGN CONSULTANT within 30 days after DESIGN CONSULTANT submits an itemized invoice for t he portions of the Scope of Work completed and that invoice is approved by CITY. The Compensation will be the total amount paid to DESIGN CONSULTANT for performing the Scope of Work and includes, but is not limited to, all out-of-pocket costs and taxes.
CITY will pay no other compensation to DESIGN CONSULTANT. In no case will CITY compensate DESIGN CONSULTANT more than ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($150,000) for performing the Scope of Work.
3. TERM. Unless terminated sooner as set forth herein, this Agreement shall terminate on August 30, 2029.
4. TERMINATION FOR CAUSE. If at any time CITY becomes dissatisfied with the DESIGN CONSULTANT’s performance under this Agreement, CITY may terminate this Agreement after providing DESIGN CONSULTANT with ten- days written notice.
5. STARTING WORK. DESIGN CONSULTANT shall not begin work until authorized to do so in writing by CITY. No work will be authorized before the Effective Date.
6. TIME FOR COMPLETION. DESIGN CONSULTANT must complete all assigned
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tasks set forth in the Scope of Work no later than August 30, 2028.
7. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR.
CITY’s Contract Administrator is:
Manpreet Behl
City of Bakersfield
1715 Chester Avenue
Bakersfield, California 93301
Telephone: (661) 326-3590
DESIGN CONSULTANT’s Project Manager shall be designated as:
Greg Gharib
Parsons Transportation Group, Inc.
9600 Ming Avenue, Suite 310
Bakersfield, CA 93311
Telephone: (661) 831-8782
The Contract Administrator and the Pr oject Manager shall be the primary contact persons for CITY and DESIGN CONSULTANT, respectively.
8. COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LAWS. D E S I G N C O N S U L T A N T s h a l l , a t D E S I G N CONSULTANT’s sole cost, comply with all applicable requirements of Municipal, State, and Federal author ities now in force, or which may hereafter be in force, pertaining to this Agreement, and shall faithfully observe in all activities relating to or growing out of this Agreement all Municipal ordinances and State and Fed eral statutes, rules or regulations, and permitting requirements now in force or which may hereafter be in force including, without limitation, ob taining a City of Bakersfield business tax certificate (Bakersfield Municipal Code Chapter 5.02) where required.
9. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR . This Agreement calls for DESIGN CONSULTANT’s performance of the Scope of Work as an independent contractor. DESIGN CONSULTANT is no t an agent or employee of CITY for any purpose and is not entitled to any of the benefits provided by CITY to its employees. This Agreement sha ll not be construed as forming a partnership or any other association with DESIGN CONSULTANT other than that of an independent contractor.
10. DIRECTION. DESIGN CONSULTANT retains the right to control or direct the manner in which the services described herein are performed.
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11. EQUIPMENT. DESIGN CONSULTANT will supply all equipment, tools, materials and supplies necessary to perform the services under this Agreement.
12. KEY PERSONNEL. DESIGN CONSULTANT shall name all key personnel to be assigned to perform the Scope of Work. All key personnel shall be properly licensed and experienced for the wo rk to be performed under this Agreement. DESIGN CONSULTANT shall provide background for each of the key personnel including, without limitation, resumes and work experience performing work similar to the Scope of Work. CITY reserves the right to approve key personnel. On ce the key personnel are approved, DESIGN CONSULTANT shall not change such personnel without CITY’s written approval.
13. LICENSES. DESIGN CONSULTANT shall, at DESIGN CONSULTANT’s sole cost and expense, have at the time of bidding or proposal submission and shall keep in full force and effect at all ti mes during the term of this Agreement any licenses, permits, and approvals which are legally required for DESIGN CONSULTANT to practice its profession in the State of California and perform the Scope of Work. DESIGN CONSULTANT must also ensure that all employees or subcontractors assigned to perform any portion of the Scope of Work are properly licensed. If DESI GN CONSULTANT is a corporation, at least one officer or key employee shall hold the required licenses or professional degrees. If DESIGN CONSULTANT is a partnership, at least one partner shall hold the required licensees or professional degrees. DESIGN CONSULTANT must provide proof that the requirements of this section are met when requested by CITY.
14. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. DESIGN CONSULTANT hereby represents that both corporately and individually the firm and its employees and subconsultants:
14.1 Do not have, and will not have, financial interest in either the success or failure of any project which is dependent upon DESIGN CONSULTANT’s performance of the Scope of Work; and
14.2 Are not currently, and will not be, employed by or under contract to any contractor who may be awarded the contract to construct the Project.
15. SB 854 COMPLIANCE. To the extent Labor Code Section 1771.1 applies to this Agreement, a contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, be subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in this chapter, unless currently
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registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5.
It is not a violation of Labor Code Section 1771.1 for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded. The prime contractor is required to post job site notices in compliance with Title 8 California Code of Regulations Section 16451. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.
16. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK. CITY’s acceptance of work or payment for work shall not constitute a waiver of an y portion or any provision of this Agreement.
17. NO WAIVER OF DEFAULT. The failure of any party to enforce against another party any provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of that party’s right to enforce such a provision at a later time, and shall not serve to vary the terms of this Agreement.
18. INSURANCE.
18.1 Types and Limits of Insurance. In addition to any other insurance or security required under this Agreement, DESIGN CONSULTANT must procure and maintain, for the durati on of this Agreement, the types and limits of insurance below (“Basic Insurance Requirements”).
18.1.1 Professional liability insurance, providing coverage on claims made basis for errors and omissions with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence.
18.1.2 Automobile liability insurance, providing coverage for owned, non-owned, and hired autos on an occurrence
basis for bodily injury, including death, of one or more persons, property damage, and personal injury, with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence.
18.1.3 Commercial general liability insurance, unless otherwise approved by CITY’s Risk Manager, providing coverage on
an occurrence basis for bodily injury, including death, of one or more persons, property damage, and personal
injury, with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence.
The policy must:
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18.1.3.1 Provide contractual liab ility coverage for the terms of this Agreement;
18.1.3.2 Provide products and completed operations
coverage;
18.1.3.3 Provide premises, operations, and mobile
equipment coverage; and
18.1.3.4 Contain an additional insured endorsement in
favor of CITY and its mayor, council, officers,
agents, employees, and designated volunteers.
18.1.4 Workers' compensation insurance with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. In accordance with the
provisions of Labor Code Section 3700, every contractor will be required to secure the payment of compensation to his employees. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1861, DESIGN CONSULTANT must submit to CITY the following certification before beginning any work on the Improvements:
I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the
Labor Code which require every employer to be
insured against liability for worker’s compensation or
to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the
provisions of that code, and I will comply with such
provisions before commencing the performance of
the work of this contract.
By executing this Agreement, DESIGN CONSULTANT is
submitting the certification required above.
The policy must contain a waiver of subrogation in favor of CITY and its mayor, council, officers, agents, employees, and designated volunteers.
18.2 General Provisions Applying to All Insurance Types.
18.2.1 All policies required of DESIGN CONSULTANT must be written on a first-dollar coverage basis, or contain a deductible provision. Subject to CITY’s advance approval, DESIGN
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CONSULTANT may utilize a self-insured retention in any or all of the policies provided, but the policy or policies may not contain language, whether added by endorsement or
contained in the policy conditions, that prohibits
satisfaction of any self-insured provision or requirement by anyone other than the named insured or by any means
including other insurance or which is intended to defeat the intent or protection of an additional insured.
18.2.2 Except for professional liability insurance, all policies required of DESIGN CONSULTANT must be primary insurance as to CITY and its mayor, council, officers, agents,
employees, or designated volunteers and any insurance or self-insurance maintained by CITY and its mayor, council, officers, agents, employees, and designated volunteers
must be excess of DESIGN CONSULTANT’s insurance and
must not contribute with it.
18.2.3 The insurance required above, except for workers’ compensation insurance, must be placed with insurers with a Best’s rating as approved by CITY’s Risk Manager, but in no event less than A-:VII. An y deductibles, self-insured retentions, or insurance in lesser amounts, or lack of certain types of insurance otherwise required by this Agreement, or insurance rated below Best’s A-:VII, must be declared prior to execution of this Agreement and approved by CITY in
writing.
18.2.4 The insurance required in this section must be maintained until the Scope of Work is satisfactorily completed as
evidenced by CITY’s written acceptance. All policies must provide that there will be continuing liability thereon, notwithstanding any recovery on any policy.
18.2.5 Full compensation for all pr emiums which the DESIGN CONSULTANT is required to pay to satisfy the Basic Insurance Requirements shall be considered as included in the prices paid for the performance of the Scope of Work, and no
additional allowance will be made therefor or for additional premiums which may be requir ed by extensions of the
policies of insurance.
18.2.6 It is further understood and agreed by DESIGN CONSULTANT
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that its liability to CITY will not in any way be limited to or affected by the amount of insurance obtained and carried by DESIGN CONSULTANT in connection with this Agreement.
18.2.7 Unless otherwise approved by CITY, if any part of the Scope of Work is subcontracted, the Basic Insurance Requirements must be provided by, or on behalf of, all subcontractors even if CITY has approved lesser insurance requirements for DESIGN CONSULTANT, and all subcontractors must agree in writing to be bound by the provisions of this section.
19. THIRD PARTY CLAIMS. In the case of public works contracts CITY will timely notify DESIGN CONSULTANT of third part y claims relating to this contract.
CITY shall be allowed to recover from DESIGN CONSULTANT, and DESIGN CONSULTANT shall pay on demand, all costs of notification.
20. INDEMNITY.
20.1 DESIGN CONSULTANT shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CITY and CITY’s officers, agents and employees against any and all liability, claims, actions, causes of action or demands whatsoever against them, arising from DESIGN CONSULTANT’s negligence, fraud, willful misconduct, criminal conduct, errors and omissions, or breaches of contract, or any of them, before administrative or judicial tribunals of any kind whatsoever, arising out of, connected with, or caused by DESIGN CONSULTANT or DESIGN CONSULTANT’s employees, agents, independent contractors, companies, or subcontractors in the performance of, or in any way arising from, the terms and provisions of this Agreement whether or not caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder, except for CITY’s sole active negligence or willful misconduct.
20.2 To the extent Civil Code Section 2782.8 is applicable to this Agreement, the DESIGN CONSULTANT shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless CITY and CITY’s officers, agents and employees against any and all liability, claims, actions, causes of action or demands, against them, or any of them, before administrative or judicial tribunals of any kind whatsoever, that only arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of DESIGN CONSULTANT. In no event shall the cost to defend charged to the design professional exceed the design professional's proportionate percentage of fault. However, notwithstanding the previous sentence, in the event one or more defendants is unable to pay its
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share of defense costs due to ba nkruptcy or dissolution of the business, the design professional shall meet and confer with other parties regarding unpaid defense costs. The duty to indemnify, including the duty and the cost to defend, is limited as provided in this section. This section shall not be waived or modified by contractual agreement, act, or omission of the parties.
21. ASSIGNMENT. Neither this Agreement nor any rights, interests, duties, liabilities, obligations or responsibilities arising out of, concerning or related in any way to this Agreement (including, but not limited to, accounts, actions, causes of action, claims, da mages, demands, liabilities, losses, obligations, or reckonings of any kind or nature whatsoever, for compensatory or exemplary and puni tive damages, or declaratory, equitable or injunctive relief, whether based on contract, equity, tort or other theories of recovery provided for by the common or statutory law) may be assigned or transferred by an y party. Any such assignment is prohibited, and shall be unenforceable and otherwise null and void without the need for further action by the non-assigning party or parties.
22. CONFIDENTIALITY. During the term of this Agreement, DESIGN CONSULTANT may have disclosed to it information of a legal and confidential nature, and such information could severely damage CITY if disclosed to outside parties.
Except as otherwise required by law, when informed that information is confidential, DESIGN CONSULTANT will not disclose to any person, directly or indirectly, either during the term of this Agreement or at any time thereafter, any such information or use such information other than as necessary in the course of this Agreement. All documents DESIGN CONSULTANT prepares and confidential information given to DESIGN CONSULTANT under this Agreement are the exclusive property of CITY.
Under no circumstances shall any such information or documents be removed from CITY without CITY’s prior written consent.
23. ACCOUNTING RECORDS. DESIGN CONSULTANT shall maintain accurate accounting records and other written documentation pertaining to all costs incurred in performance of th is Agreement. Such records and documentation shall be kept at DESIGN CONSULTANT’s office during the term of this Agreement, and for a period of three years from the date of the final payment hereunder, and made available to CITY representatives upon request at any time during regular business hours.
24. BINDING EFFECT. The rights and obligations of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and be binding upon, the parties to the Agreement and their heirs, administrators, executors, personal representatives, successors and
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assigns.
25. CORPORATE AUTHORITY. Each individual signing this Agreement on behalf of entities represents and warrants th at they are, respectively, duly authorized to sign on behalf of the entities and to bind the entities fully to each and all of the obligations set forth in this Agreement.
26. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be considered as an original and be effective as such.
27. EXECUTION. This Agreement is effective upon execution. It is the product of negotiation and all parties are equally responsible for authorship of this Agreement. Section 1654 of the California Civil Code shall not apply to the interpretation of this Agreement.
28. EXHIBITS. In the event of a conflict be tween the terms, conditions or specifications set forth in this Agr eement and those in exhibits attached hereto, the terms, conditions, or specif ications set forth in this Agreement shall prevail. All exhibits to which reference is made in this Agreement are deemed incorporated in this Ag reement, whether or not actually attached.
29. FURTHER ASSURANCES. Each party shall execute and deliver such papers, documents, and instruments, and perf orm such acts as are necessary or appropriate, to implement the terms of this Agreement and the intent of the parties to this Agreement.
30. GOVERNING LAW. The laws of the State of California will govern the validity of this Agreement and its interpretation and performance. Any litigation arising in any way from this Agreement shall be brought in Kern County, California.
31. INTERPRETATION. Whenever the context so requires, the masculine gender includes the feminine and neuter, and the singular number includes the plural.
32. MERGER AND MODIFICATION. This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement between the parties and supe rsedes all other oral or written representations. This Agreement may be modified only in a writing approved by the City Council and signed by all the parties.
33. NEWS RELEASES/INTERVIEWS. All news releases, media interviews, testimony
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at hearings and public comments relati ng to this Agreement by DESIGN CONSULTANT shall be prohibited unless authorized by CITY.
34. NON-INTEREST. No CITY officer or employee shall hold any interest in this Agreement (California Government Code section 1090).
35. FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS.
35.1 The DESIGN CONSULTANT understands that the CITY has received Federal funding from the Federal Rail Administration (FRA) and may receive additional Federal funding from the FRA, U.S. DOT and/or other Federal agencies, and acknowledges that it is required to comply with all applicable federal laws, regulations, policies, and related administrative practices, whether or not they are specifically referenced herein. The DESIGN CONSULTANT acknowledges that federal laws, regulations, policie s, and related administrative practices may change and that such changed requirements will apply. The DESIGN CONSULTANT shall ensure compliance by its Subcontractors and include appropriate flow down provisions in each of its lower-tier Subcontracts entered into as a result of this Agreement as required by applic able federal laws, regulations, policies, and related administrative practices, whether or not specifically referenced herein.
35.2 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, all FRA mandated terms shall be deemed to control in the event of a conflict with other provisions contained in this Agreement. The DESIGN CONSULTANT shall not perform any act, fail to perform any act, or refuse to comply with any Authority requests, which would cause the Authority to be in violation of FRA requirements.
35.3 References to the amended Federal Railroad Administration Grant Cooperative Agreement No. FR-HSR-0009 -10-01-06 (ARRA Grant) provisions herein are also deemed to apply in principle to the FRA Grant Cooperative Agreement No. FR-HSR-0118012, as amended (FY 10 Grant) and/or any future FRA, U.S. DOT, or other Federal agency Grant/Cooperative Agreement requirements, including but not limited to reporting requirements and related obligations. The DESIGN CONSULTANT acknowledges that it is required to comply with, and adhere to, all requisite Federal re quirements from the FRA, UD DOT and/or other Federal agencies that apply, or will apply.
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36. COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS. The DESIGN CONSULTANT’s failure to comply with federal requirements shall constitute a breach of this Agreement.
37. FEDERAL LOBBYING ACTIVITIES CERTIFICATION. The DESIGN CONSULTANT certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that:
37.1 No state or federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the DESIGN CONSULTANT, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any state or Federal agency, a member of the State Legislature or United States Congress, an officer or employee of the Legislature or Congress, or any employee of a member of the Legislature or Congress in connection with the awarding of any State or Federal agreement, the making of any State or Federal grant, the making of any State or Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any State or Federal agreement, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
37.2 If any funds other than federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any federal agency, a member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with this agreement, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the DESIGN CONSULTANT shall complete and submit Standard Form LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,” in accordance with its instructions.
37.3 This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into.
Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by 31 U.S.C. section 1352. Any person who fails to file the required certif ication shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each failure.
37.4 The DESIGN CONSULTANT also agrees that by signing this document, it shall require that the language of this certification be included in
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all lower-tier Subcontracts, which exceed $100,000, and that all such Subcontractors shall certify and disclose accordingly.
38. DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION
38.1 This Agreement is a covered transaction for purposes of 2 C.F.R. 1200.
As such, the DESIGN CONSULTANT is required to comply with applicable provisions of Executive Orders Nos. 12549 and 12689, “Debarment and Suspension,” 31 U.S.C. section 6101 note, and U.S.
Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, “Non-procurement Suspension and Debarment,” 2 C.F.R. Part 1200, which adopt and supplement the provisions of U.S. OMB “Guidelines to Agencies on Government-wide Debarment and Suspension (Non-procurement),” 2 C.F.R. Part 180.
38.2 To the extent required by the af orementioned U.S. DOT regulations and U.S. OMB guidance, the DESIGN CONSULTANT must verify that each subcontractor is not excluded or disqualified in accordance with said regulations by reviewing the “Excluded Parties Listing System” at http://www.sam.gov/po rtal/public/SAM/. The DESIGN CONSULTANT shall obtain appropriat e certifications from each such subcontractor and provide such cert ifications to the Authority. The DESIGN CONSULTANT’s signature affixed herein shall also constitute a certification under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the DESIGN CONSUL TANT or any person associated therewith in the capacity of owner, partner, director, officer, or manager:
38.2.1 Is not currently under suspension, debarment, voluntary exclusion, or determination of ineligibility by any federal agency;
38.2.2 Has not had one or more public transactions (federal, state, and/or local) terminated within the preceding three (3) years for cause or default;
38.2.3 Has not been convicted within the preceding three (3) years of any of the offenses listed in Title 2 C.F.R. section 180.800, subdivision (a), or had a civil judgment rendered
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against it for one of those offenses within that time period; and
38.2.4 Is not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a government entity (federal, state, and/or
local) with commission of any of the offenses listed in Title 2 C.F.R. section 180.800.
38.3 Should the DESIGN CONSULTANT or any subcontractor become excluded or disqualified as defined in this Section during the life of the Agreement, the DESIGN CONSULTANT shall immediately inform the Authority of this exclusion or disqualification. The DESIGN CONSULTANT shall include a term or condition in the contract documents for each lower-tier covered transaction, assuring that, to the extent required by the U.S. DOT regulations and U.S. OMB guidance, each subcontractor will review the “Excluded Parties Listing System,” will obtain certifications from lower-tier subcontractors, and will include a similar term or condition in each of its lower-tier covered transactions.
39. SITE VISITS. The DESIGN CONSULTANT acknow ledges that the FRA, through its authorized representatives, has the right, at all reasonable times, to make site visits to review Project accomp lishments and for other reasons. If any site visit is made by the FRA on the premises of the DESIGN CONSULTANT or any of its subcontractors under this Agreement, the DESIGN CONSULTANT shall provide, and shall require its subcontractors to provide, all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safety and convenience of the FRA representatives in the performance of their duties. All site visits and evaluations shall be performed in su ch a manner as will not unduly delay Work being conducted by the DESIGN CONSULTANT or subcontractor.
40. SAFETY OVERSIGHT. To the extent applicable, the DESIGN CONSULTANT shall comply with any federal regulations, laws, or policies and other guidance that the FRA or U.S. DOT may issue pertaining to safety oversight in general, and in the performance of this Agreement, in particular.
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41. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. The DESIGN CONSULTANT and any subcontractor under this Agreement shall comply with all applicable environmental requirements and regulations, including any amendments, as follows:
41.1 Clean Air. The DESIGN CONSULTANT shall comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. sections 7401 et seq. The DESIGN CONSULTANT shall report each violation to the Authority, and acknowledges that the Authority shall, in turn, report each violation as required to assure notification to the FRA and the appropriate Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Office.
41.2 Clean Water. The DESIGN CONSULTANT shall comply with all applicable standards, orders, or regulations issued pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, 33 U.S.C. sections 1251 et seq. The DESIGN CONSULTANT shall report each violation to the Authority, and acknowledges that the Authority shall, in turn, report each violation as required to assure notification to the FRA and the appropriate EPA Regional Office.
41.3 Energy Conservation. The DESIGN CO NSULTANT will comply with the mandatory standards and policies relating to energy efficiency contained in the state energy conservation plan issued in compliance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, 42 U.S.C. section 6421 et seq.
41.4 Agreement Not to Use Violating Fa cilities. The DESIGN CONSULTANT agrees not to use any facility that is listed on the List of Violating Facilities maintained by the EPA to perform Work hereunder. The DESIGN CONSULTANT shall promptly notify the Authority if the DESIGN CONSULTANT or any subcontractor receives any communication from the EPA indicating that any fa cility that will be used to perform Work pursuant to this Agreement is under consideration to be listed on the EPA’s List of Violating Fac ilities; provided, however, that the DESIGN CONSULTANT’s duty of noti fication hereunder shall extend only to those communications of which it is aware or should reasonably have been aware.
41.5 Environmental Protection. The DESIGN CONSULTANT shall comply with all applicable requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, 42 U.S.C. section 4321 et seq.
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41.6 Incorporation of Provisions. The DESIGN CONSULTANT shall include the above provisions 7.A through 7.F in every subcontract hereunder exceeding $50,000, financed in whole or in part with federal assistance provided by the FRA.
42. CIVIL RIGHTS. The following requirements apply to this Agreement:
42.1 Nondiscrimination. In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. section 2000d; section 303 of the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, 42 U.S.C. section 6102; section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. section 12132; and 49 U.S.C. section 306, the DESIGN CONSULTANT will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability in any activities leading up to or in performance of this Agreement. In addition, the DESIGN CONSULTANT will comply with a pplicable federal implementing regulations and other implementing requirements that the FRA may issue.
42.2 Equal Employment Opportunity. The following equal employment opportunity requirements apply to this Agreement:
42.2.1 Race, Color, Religion, Nati onal Origin, or Sex. In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, as
amended, 42 U.S.C. section 2000e, the DESIGN
CONSULTANT will comply with all applicable equal
opportunity requirements of U.S. Department of Labor (U.S.
DOL) regulations, “Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Equal Employment O pportunity, Department of
Labor,” including 41 C.F.R 60 et seq. (which implements Executive Order No. 11246, “Equal Employment
Opportunity,” as amended by Executive Order No. 11375,
“Amending Executive Order 11246 Relating to Equal
Employment Opportunity,” 42 U.S.C. § 2000e note), and
with any applicable federal statutes, executive orders, regulations, and federal policie s that may in the future affect construction activities undertaken in the course of the Project. The DESIGN CONSULTANT will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard
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to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or age.
Such action shall include the following: employment,
upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including
apprenticeship. In addition, the DESIGN CONSULTANT will comply with any implementing requirements the FRA may
issue.
42.2.2 Age. In accordance with section 4 of the Age
Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, 29 U.S.C. section 623, the DESIGN CONSULTANT will refrain from discrimination against present and prospective employees for reason of age. In addition, the DESIGN CONSULTANT will comply with any implementing requirements the FRA may
issue.
42.2.3 Disabilities. In accordance with section 102 of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C.
section 12112, the DESIGN CONSULTANT will comply with the requirements of U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission, “Regulations to Implement the Equal
Employment Provisions of th e Americans with Disabilities Act,” 29 C.F.R Part 1630, pertaining to employment of
persons with disabilities. Further, in accordance with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C. section 794, the DESIGN CONSULTANT will comply with the requirements of U.S. DOT, “Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal
Financial Assistance,” 49 C.F .R. Part 27, pertaining to persons with disabilities. In addition, the DESIGN
CONSULTANT will comply with any implementing
requirements the FRA may issue.
42.3 The DESIGN CONSULTANT also agrees not to discriminate on the basis of drug abuse, in accordance with the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (Pub.L. No . 92-255), as amended, or alcohol abuse, in accordance with the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970
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(Pub.L. No. 91-616), as amended, and to comply with sections 523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. § 290 dd), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records. In addition, the DESIGN CONSULTANT will comply with applicable federal implementing regulations and other
implementing requirements that the FRA may issue.
42.4 The DESIGN CONSULTANT also agr ees to include these requirements in each subcontract financed in whole or in part with federal assistance provided by the FRA, modified only if necessary to identify the affected parties.
43. ARRA FUNDED PROJECT. Funding for this Agreement has been provided through the American Recovery an d Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) (Pub. L. No. 111-5). All DESIGN CONSULTANTS, including both prime and subcontractors, are subject to audit by appropriate federal or state entities.
The state has the right to cancel, term inate, or suspend the Agreement if any DESIGN CONSULTANT or subcontractor fails to comply with the reporting and operational requirements contained herein.
44. ENFORCEABILITY. The DESIGN CONSULTANT agrees that if the DESIGN CONSULTANT or one of its subcontractors fails to comply with all applicable federal and State of California requirements governing the use of ARRA funds, the state may withhold or su spend, in whole or in part, funds awarded under the program, or recover misspent funds allowing an audit.
This provision is in addition to all other remedies available to the state under all applicable state and federal laws.
45. PROHIBITION ON USE OF ARRA FUNDS. The DESIGN CONSULTANT agrees in accordance with ARRA section 1604 that none of the funds made available under this Agreement may be used for any casino or other gambling establishment, aquarium, zoo, golf course, or swimming pool.
46. ACCESS AND INSPECTION OF RECORDS. In accordance with ARRA sections 902, 1514, and 1515, the DESIGN CONSULTANT agrees that it shall permit the State of California, the United States Comptroller General, the United States Department of Transportation Secretary, or their representatives or the appropriate Inspector General appointed under sections 3 or 8G of the United States Inspector General Act of 1978, or his representative, to:
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46.1.1 Access and reproduce any books, documents, papers and records of the DESIGN CONSULTANT that directly pertain to, and involve transactions relating to, this Agreement for the purposes of making audits, examinations, excerpts and
transcriptions; and
46.1.2 Interview any officer or employee of the DESIGN
CONSULTANT or any of its subcontractors regarding the
activities funded with funds appropriated or otherwise
made available by ARRA.
46.2 Pursuant to 49 C.F.R. section 18.26, subdivision (i)(11), 49 C.F.R. section
19.26 or U.S. OMB Circular A-133 (whichever applicable), the DESIGN CONSULTANT will maintain all books, records, accounts, and reports required under this Agreement for a period of not less than three (3) years after the date of termination or expiration of this Agreement, except in the event of litigation or settlement of claims arising from the performance of this contra ct, in which case the DESIGN CONSULTANT will maintain same until the Authority, the FRA Administrator, the Comptroller General, or any of their duly authorized representatives, have di sposed of all such litigation, appeals, claims, or exceptions related thereto. The DESIGN CONSULTANT shall notify the Authority not less than six (6) months prior to disposal of any books, records, accounts and reports required under this Agreement.
46.3 The DESIGN CONSULTANT will comply with, and assures the compliance of its employees with, the information restrictions and other applicable requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, Title 5 U.S.C. section 552, subdivision (a).
The DESIGN CONSULTANT shall include this provision in all lower-tier subcontracts.
47. WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION. The DESIGN CONSULTANT agrees that both it and its subcontractors shall comply with section 1553 of the ARRA, which prohibits all non-federal contractors, including the state, and all contractors of the state, from discharging, de moting, or otherwise discriminating against an employee for disclosures by the employee that the employee reasonably believes are evidence of:
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47.1 Gross mismanagement of a contract relating to ARRA funds;
47.2 Gross waste of ARRA funds;
47.3 A substantial and specific danger to the public health or safety related to the implementation or use of ARRA funds;
47.4 An abuse of authority related to implementation or use of ARRA funds; or
47.5 A violation of law, rule, or regula tion related to an agency contract (including the competition for or negotiation of a contractor) awarded or issued relating to ARRA funds.
The DESIGN CONSULTANT agrees that it and its subcontractors shall post notice of the rights and remedies available to employees under section 1553 of Title XV of Division A of the ARRA.
48. FRAUD AND FALSE CLAIMS ACT.
48.1 The DESIGN CONSULTANT acknowledges that the provisions of the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986 (6 C.F.R. Part 13), as amended, 31 U.S.C. section 3801 et seq., and the U.S. DOT regulations Program Fraud Civil Remedies (49 C.F.R. Part 31), apply to its actions pertaining to this Project. Upon execution of this Agreement, the DESIGN CONSULTANT certifies or affirms the truthfulness and accuracy of any statement it has made, it make s, it may make, or it causes to be made, pertaining to this Agreement or the FRA-assisted project for which Work is being performed under this Agreement. In addition to other penalties that may be applicable, the DESIGN CONSULTANT further acknowledges that if it makes, or causes to be made, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent claim, stat ement, submission, or certification, the federal government reserves the right to impose the penalties of the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986 as cited above on the DESIGN CONSULTANT to the extent the federal government deems appropriate.
48.2 T h e D E S I G N C O N S U L T A N T a l s o a c k n o w l e d g e s t h a t i f i t m a k e s , o r causes to be made, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent claim, statement, submission, or certification to the federal government under a contract connected with a project that is financed in whole or in part with federal assistance originally awarded by the FRA, the federal government reserves the right to impose the penalties of 18 U.S.C. section 1001 or any other applicable law on the DESIGN
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CONSULTANT, to the extent the federal government deems
appropriate.
48.3 The DESIGN CONSULTANT agrees that it shall promptly notify the Authority and shall refer to an appropriate federal inspector general any credible evidence that a principal, employee, agent, subcontractor, or other person has committed a false claim under the False Claims Act or has committed a criminal or civil violation of laws pertaining to fraud, conflict of interest, bribery, gratuity, or similar misconduct involving ARRA funds.
48.4 The DESIGN CONSULTANT will include the above paragraphs in each subcontract financed in whole or in part with federal assistance provided by the FRA. It is further agreed that the paragraphs shall not be modified, except to identify the subcontractor who will be subject to the provisions.
49. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
49.1 The DESIGN CONSULTANT agrees, upon request by the Authority in writing, to provide the Authority with the following information:
49.2 The total amount of funds received by the DESIGN CONSULTANT during the time period defined in the Authority’s request;
49.3 The amount of funds actually expended or obligated during the time period requested;
49.4 A detailed list of all projects or activities for which funds were expended or obligated, including:
49.4.1 The name of the project or activity;
49.4.2 A description of the project activity;
49.4.3 An evaluation of the completion status of the project or activity; and
49.4.4 An estimate of the number of jobs created and/or retained by the project or activity.
49.5 For any contracts or subcontracts equal to or greater than $25,000:
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49.5.1 The name of the entity receiving the contract;
49.5.2 The amount of the contract;
49.5.3 The transaction type;
49.5.4 The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code or Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA)
number, if known;
49.5.5 The location of the entity receiving the contract;
49.5.6 The primary location of the contract, including city, state, congressional district, and county;
49.5.7 The Data Universal Numberin g System (DUNS) number, or name and zip code for the entity headquarters, if known;
49.5.8 A unique identifier of the entity receiving the contract and the parent entity of the DESIGN CONSULTANT, should the
entity be owned by another; and
49.5.9 The names and total compensation of the five most highly compensated officers of the company if received:
49.5.9.1 80% or more of its annual gross revenues in federal awards;
49.5.9.2 $25,000,000 or more in annual gross revenue from federal awards; and
49.5.9.3 If the public does not have access to information about the compensation of senior executives
through periodic reports filed under section 13,
subdivision (a) or section 15, subdivision (d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or section 6104 of
Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
49.5.10 Any other information reasonably requested by the State of California or required by state or federal law or regulation.
49.6 Standard data elements and federal instruction for use in complying with reporting requirements under section 1512 of the ARRA are
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pending review by the federal go vernment and were published in the Federal Register on April 1, 2009 (74 Fed. Reg. 14824), and are to be provided online at www.FederalRegister.gov. The additional requirements will be added to this Agreement by amendment.
50. REPRINTS OF PUBLICATIONS.
50.1 Whenever an employee of a DESIGN CONSULTANT-related entity writes an article regarding the Proj ect, or otherwise resulting from Work under this Agreement, that is published in a scientific, technical, or professional journal or publicat ion, the DESIGN CONSULTANT shall ensure that the Authority is sent two reprints of the publication, clearly referenced with the appropriate identifying information.
50.2 An acknowledgment of FRA support and a disclaimer must appear in any publication, whether copyrighted or not, based on or developed under the Agreement, in the following terms:
50.3 “This material is based upon work supported by the Federal Railroad Administration under a grant/cooperative agreement FR-HSR-0009- 10-01-05, dated December 5, 2012. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not nec essarily reflect the view of the Federal Railroad Administration and/or U.S. DOT.”
51. LABOR PROVISIONS. 49 U.S.C. 24405, subdivision (b) provides that any person conducting rail operations over rail infrastructure constructed or improved in whole or in part with funds provided through this Agreement shall be considered a “rail carrier,” as defined by 49 U.S.C. 10102, subdivision (5), for the purposes of Title 49, U.S.C., and any other statue that adopts that definition or in which that definition applies, including the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 (45 U.S.C. § 231 et seq.), the Railway Labor Act (43 U.S.C. § 151 et seq.), and the Railr oad Unemployment Insurance Act (45 U.S.C. 351 et seq.). To the extent required by 49 U.S.C. 24405, subdivision (b) and other laws referenced above, the Contractor shall reflect these provisions in its agreements funded in whole or in part by this Agreement with entities operating rail services over such rail infrastructure.
52. LABOR PROTECTIVE ARRANGEMENTS. The DESIGN CONSULTANT will comply with the applicable protective arrangements established under section 504 of the Railroad Revitalization and Re gulatory Reform Act of 1976 (4R Act),
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45 U.S.C. 836. with respect to employ ees affected by actions taken in connection with the Project. The DESIGN CONSULTANT will also include the applicable protective arrangements established by the U.S. DOL under 45 U.S.C. 836 in its arrangements with entit ies operating rail services over rail infrastructure constructed as part of this Agreement.
53. PROHIBITION OF TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS. The DESIGN CONSULTANT agrees that during the term of this Agreement, in accordance with section 106(g) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, as amended (22 U.S.C. section 7104(g)), the DESIGN CONSULTANT and its employees, and its Subcontractors (of any tier), and all of their employees, shall not engage in severe forms of trafficking in persons, procure a commercial sex act, or use forced labor in the performance of this Agreement.
This provision must be included in all Subcontract agreements.
54. PROHIBITION OF TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING. The DESIGN CONSULTANT agrees to adopt and enforce workpl ace safety policies to decrease crashes caused by distracted drivers, including policies that bar text messaging while driving company-owned, leased, or rented vehicles or privately-owned vehicles when performing work under this Agreement. See Executive Order 13513 “Federal Leadersh ip on Reducing Text Messaging While Driving,” Oct. 1, 2009 (available at
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2009-10-06/pdf/E9-24203.pdf) and DOT 3902.10 “Text Messaging While Driving,” Dec. 30, 2009, as implemented by Financial Assistance Policy Letter (N o. FAP-2019-01, Feb. 2, 2010, available at http://www.dot.gov/sites/dot.dev/files/docs/FAPL_2010-01.pdf.
55. NOTICES. All notices relative to this Agreement shall be given in writing and shall be personally served or sent by certified or registered mail and be effective upon actual personal service or depositing in the United States mail. The parties shall be addressed as follows, or at any other address designated by notice:
CITY: CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
C I T Y H A L L
1600 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, California 93301
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APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
By:
ZACHARY MEYER
Public Works Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
VIRGINIA GENNARO
City Attorney
B y :
VIRIDIANA GALLARDO-KING
Deputy District Attorney
Insurance: __________
COUNTERSIGNED:
B y :
RANDY MCKEEGAN
Finance Director
Attachments: Exhibit A: Request for Qualifications and Fee Proposal Exhibit B: Response to Request for Qualifications
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equest for Qualification/ Proposals (RFQ/P)
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ngineering Design Review, Plan Check, And Engineering Inspection Services For City Infrastructure Affected by California High-Speed Rail I
ssued: Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Due: Tuesday, May 06, 2025 by 5:00pm
C
ontact:
Roel Jaime
Public Works Department
[email protected]
661-326-3725
EXHIBIT A: RFQ/P
Contents
I. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................. 3 II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION & SCOPE ................................................................................... 3 III. INQUIRIES ............................................................................................................................ 4 IV. RFP/Q SCHEDULE ............................................................................................................... 4 V. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................ 4 VI. SCORING CRITERIA ............................................................................................................ 8 VII. SELECTION OF CONSULTANT .......................................................................................... 8 VIII. FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................. 9 IX. SUBMITTAL OF PROPOSAL ............................................................................................ 15 X. SOLICITATION CAVEAT.................................................................................................. 15 XI. APPENDIX A: SIGNATURE PAGE ................................................................................... 17 XII. APPENDIX B: CONSULTANT SAMPLE AGREEMENT ................................................ 18 XIII. APPENDIX C: PROJECT VISUAL .................................................................................... 32
I. INTRODUCTION
The City of Bakersfield (“City”) is seeking qualified engineering firms to provide engineering design review, plan check, and engineering inspection services for infrastructure affected by the high speed-rail project. To construct the HSR corridor on the proposed track alignment, numerous City facilities will have to be relocated or modified. These facilities include: traffic signal modifications, street lighting, sewer, water, street reconstruction or realignments, striping, bridge structures, curbs, gutters, and sidewalks. Throughout this RFQ/P, the term “City” applies to the City of Bakersfield. This Project is Federally funded, and Federal regulations will apply.
II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION & SCOPE
The California High-Speed Rail Authority proposes to construct a dedicated high-speed rail corridor through the City of Bakersfield. The Bakersfield High-Speed Rail Locally Generated Alternative (LGA) is located entirely in Kern County, and within the cities of Shafter and Bakersfield. The preferred alternative alignment included in the 2018 and 2019 Environmental Documents begins at the southern limit of high-speed rail Construction Package 4 at Poplar Avenue in the City of Shafter. The track alignment follows BNSF alignment south through the City of Shafter and then turns east at Riverside Street. The alignment then follows the future Northern Beltway corridor in Kern County and spans the Friant-Kern Canal, turning south as it approaches Union Pacific Railroad corridor. The southern-most half of the LGA alignment is primarily on viaduct structure for approximately 6.43 miles into the City of Bakersfield as it crosses the Kern River and ends at the Bakersfield high-speed rail station at F Street and SR204. Total project length is approximately 18.48 miles.
Services will include on -call engineering plan review services as requested by the City on all of the specialties described above. Assignment of plan check duties to the consultant will occur as needed through a task order process. Services will also include on -call engineering inspection services during construction of City of Bakersfield infrastructure. The engineering inspection work will include traffic control approval and inspection, verification of required permits, and inspection of construction operations to verify compliance with Public Works Standards.
Compensation for the agreement between the City of Bakersfield and the awarded firm will be based on an hourly rate contract. The City anticipates a n annual budget ranging from $80,000 to $150,000 for this undertaking.
Anticipated Project Time Frame [Subject to Change]: 07/2025 - 08/2026.
III. INQUIRIES
All questions concerning the submittal of proposals, the City's review and evaluation of the proposals, and the City's selection of a Consultant for this Project must be submitted by e-mail, at least 7 calendar days before the proposals are due, to:
Public Works Department
1501 Truxtun Avenue,
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Attention: Paul Archer, Civil Engineer IV
[email protected]
661-326-3350
IV. RFP/Q SCHEDULE
RFP/Q SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
Distribution of RFQ ............................................................ 04/15/25 Closing Date for RFQ ......................................................... 05/06/25 Notification of Short List Selection ................................... 05/27/25 Interviews (Subject to Scoring Committee) ........ 06/09/25-06/12/25 Tentative Council Award ................................................... 07/09/25
V. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To ensure consistency and conformity in reviewing proposals for the Project, all submitted proposals must adhere to the following criteria. Bidders who do not conform to the following requirements may be deemed as unresponsive.
A. General Formatting and Submission Requirements
a. Formatting
i. Minimum 11-point Arial font.
ii. 8.5 x 11-inch paper, single-sided printing.
iii. Margins: minimum 0.5 inches.
iv. Charts and schedules may use 11 x 17-inch format but must be folded to fit 8.5 x 11 inches.
v. Pages numbered consecutively throughout the proposal.
b. Binding
i. Proposals must be bound and shall not exceed 7 pages, excluding:
1. Dividers (must contain no information).
2. Transmittal/Cover Letter (maximum 1 page).
3. Staff Resumes
4. General Information Sheet.
5. Sample Consultant Contract with Attachments.
c. Submission Details
i. Address proposals to:
Paul Archer
City of Bakersfield, Public Works
1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
d. Proposals must contain the information requested below and be organized in the following order:
B. Qualifications and Proposal
i. Transmittal/Cover Letter
1. Proposals shall be addressed to
a. Paul Archer, City of Bakersfield, Public Works, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301.
b. Include the name, title, address, and telephone number of the person that the City may contact regarding the proposal throughout the period of evaluation.
c. Acknowledgement of receipt of any addenda shall be made in the Transmittal/Cover Letter.
d. Letter must be signed by the Proposer’s corporate principal with contractual responsibility to bind the Proposer to the terms of the agreement.
ii. Project Team Personnel/Experience
1. This section shall include:
a. Name and experience of the Project Manager who will be assigned to this project. The Project Manager shall, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications as required for a construction inspector as shown in Item “1c” in this Section below, be a Registered Civil Engineer in the State of California with at least five years of experience as a Project Manager / Resident Engineer / Design Lead.
b. Name and experience of the inspector(s) and plan reviewers who will be assigned to this project.
c. Minimum Qualifications that must be met by individual(s) who will be assigned to inspect the construction or review plans are as follows:
i. Three years of experience as a construction
inspector or assistant construction inspector or plan
checking on public works projects.
ii. Full working knowledge of the State of California
Department of Transportation, Standard
Specifications (2024), City of Bakersfield Local
Development Standards and Details, and the
Subdivisions and Engineering Design Manual
iii. Full working knowledge of construction practices
for roadways and freeways. Individuals should be
familiar with “Caltrans Standard Plans”, “Bridge
Design Manual” and “Construction Manual”.
iv. Full working knowledge of utility relocation
process and procedures.
v. Capable of preparing comprehensive and legible
daily reports.
vi. Knowledgeable in reading construction documents
and in interpreting construction survey staking.
2. The Project Manager and inspectors of the Proposer's team and the key personnel who will be providing engineering services for the Project along with the firm they work for must be identified on an Organization Chart that has a tab for easy reference by reviewers.
3. The resumes for personnel in this section shall not exceed one page each. Resumes should include a listing in tabular form that contains previous project experience that most closely relates to the type and scope of work for this RFQ/RFP. The list should contain, at a minimum, the following information:
a. Project title, location, owner, and description, including length and estimated cost of the project.
b. The duties, tasks, and work performed by the team member on the listed project.
c. The date(s) that the experience was obtained.
d. The name of the firm under which the team member
performed the services.
e. The name of the firm primarily responsible for the project.
iii. Team Organization/ Partner Firm Experience
This section should include a brief description of the Engineering Design Review/Plan Checking team. In addition, this section of the proposal should include:
1. It is expected that the Proposer shall be performing at least 50 percent of the total scope of work.
2. A listing of experience of the Proposer and other team member firms of Design Review/Plan Checking services most closely related to the scope of work for the Project, and for which services have been provided within the past 10 years. The list should include at least three different clients and should provide the following information for each project
a. Listing of client references associated with completed projects would be desirable;
b. Firm name/organization under which services were
provided to the listed project (i.e., if Proposer or team member has recently merged, purchased, or otherwise
joined with another firm who had actually performed the work for the listed project, then list that former firm's name);
c. Nature of Proposer's or team member firm’s
responsibilities, duties, tasks, and involvement in the project;
d. Name of personnel who provided the services to the listed project, the duties they performed, and indicate in bold font personnel who are also proposed to provide services for the Project for this RFQ/RFP.
3. A minimum of three references should be given for the Proposer.
The references listed should involve the project for which Proposer has provided comparable services to those in this RFQ/RFP. The City of Bakersfield reserves the right to review and utilize the information provided in the references section solely for evaluation purposes and is not obligated to contact or otherwise engage with the listed references as part of the evaluation process. References should include the following information:
a. Name, address, and telephone number of the project
owner/client and the name of a contact person;
b. Name, address, and telephone number of Proposer's client (if different from the project owner) and the name of a contact person.
c. Description of the work conducted and achievements
related to the project.
4. Capacity of key staff and anticipated turn-around times for typical plan sets.
a. Proposers should demonstrate their ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines effectively. This section
should include:
i. A detailed description of the capacity of key staff, including their availability and ability to handle the
anticipated workload.
ii. Estimated turn-around times for reviewing typical
plan sets, supported by past performance or metrics.
iv.
Claims History
This section shall also include a list of the Proposer's claims history since January 1, 2020:
1. List all claims, demands for arbitration, and/or lawsuits filed by the Proposer, predecessor companies, or company officers against project owners or their agents. This list shall include the following information for each claim:
a. Name of project owner;
b. Project completion date;
c. Basis for claim;
d. Claim or suit amount;
e. Current status; and
f. Award or Settlement amount.
2. List all claims, demands for arbitration, and/or lawsuits filed by project owners, their agents, or subconsultants against the Proposer, predecessor companies, its agents, or bonding company in connection with the Proposer, its officers, its agents, or bonding company. This list shall include the following information for each claim:
a. Name of project owner;
b. Project completion date;
c. Basis for claim;
d. Claim or suit amount;
e. Current status; and
f. Award or Settlement amount.
v. Rate Schedule
Provide a comprehensive schedule of hourly rates for all personnel and positions assigned to this project, including, but not limited to, project managers, inspectors, and plan checkers.
vi.
Signature Page
vii. Signed Consultant Sample Agreement
VI. SCORING CRITERIA
Project Manager Availability and Experience 15 pts
Inspectors and Plan Reviewers' Experience 40 pts
Project Team Experience 10 pts
Familiarity with State and City of Bakersfield Local Standards and Processes 15 pts References 10 pts
Proposed Plan Turnaround Time/Sample Project Timeline 10 pts Total 100 pts
VII. SELECTION OF CONSULTANT
Following the review of proposals submitted by interested firms, the City may , at its sole discretion, develop a shortlist of the most qualified firms for interviews. The City reserves the right to forego the interview process and proceed directly with negotiations with the highest- ranked firm. If an agreement cannot be reached with the top-ranked firm, the City may initiate negotiations with the next -ranked firm, continuing this process until an agreement is reached or the City
determines otherwise. The City further reserves the right to award the project to a Consultant, perform the work using City staff, or opt not to award the project to any Consultant.
VIII. FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS
FRA Requirements
This contract is subject to a financial assistance contract between the City of Bakersfield and the California High-Speed Rail Authority, which requires that this contract contain the following clauses:
1. Federal Requirements
The Consultant understands that the Authority has received Federal funding from the Federal Rail Administration (FRA) for the Project and acknowledges that it is required to comply with all applicable federal laws, regulations, policies, and related administrative practices, whether or not they are specifically referenced herein. The Consultant acknowledges that federal laws, regulations, policies , and related administrative practices may change and that such changed requirements will apply to the Project. The Consultant shall ensure compliance by its subconsultants and include appropriate flow-down provisions in each of its lower-tier subcontracts as required by applicable federal laws, regulations, policies and related administrative practices, whether or not specifically referenced herein.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, all FRA mandated terms shall be deemed to control in the event of a conflict with other provisions contained in this Agreement. The Consultant shall not perform any act, fail to perform any act, or refuse to comply with any City requests, which would cause the City to be in violation of FRA requirements.
2. Compliance with Federal Requirements
The Consultant’s failure to comply with Federal Requirements shall constitute a breach of this Agreement.
3. Non-Discrimination Clause
The Consultant, subrecipient, or subconsultant shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin in the performance of this contract. The Consultant shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 CFR Part 26.13(b) in the award and administration of DOT assisted contracts.
Failure by the Consultant to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination of this contract or such other remedy as the Authority deems appropriate.
4. Lobbying
The prospective participant certifies, by signing and submitting this bid or proposal, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:
A. No State or Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any Federal agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
B. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any Federal agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities," in accordance with its instructions.
C. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by Section 1352, Title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
D. The prospective participant also agrees by submitting his or her bid or proposal that he or she shall require that the language of this certification be included in all lower tier subcontracts, which exceed $100,000 and that all such subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
4. Environmental Protection
The Consultant and any subconsultant under this Agreement shall comply with all applicable environmental requirements and regulations, including any amendments, as follows:
A. Clean Air
The Consultant agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §§ 7401 et seq . The Consultant agrees to report each violation to the City and understands and agrees that the City will, in turn, report each violation as required to assure notification to FRA and the appropriate EPA Regional Office.
B. Clean Water
The Consultant agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq .
The Consultant agrees to report each violation to the City and understands and agrees that the City will, in turn, report each violation as required to assure notification to FRA and the appropriate EPA Regional Office.
C. Energy Conservation
The Consultant agrees to comply with mandatory standards and policies relating to energy efficiency which are contained in the State energy conservation plan issued in compliance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6421 et seq.) D. Agreement Not To Use Violating Facilities
The Consultant agrees not to use any facility to perform work hereunder that is listed on the List of Violating Facilities maintained by the EPA. The Consultant shall promptly notify the City if the Consultant, or any subconsultant receives any communicati on from the EPA indicating that any facility which will be used to perform work pursuant to this Agreement is under consideration to be listed on the EPA’s List of Violating Facilities; provided, however, that the Consultant’s duty of notification hereunde r shall extend only to those communications of which it is aware, or should reasonably have been aware.
E. Environmental Protection
The Consultant shall comply with all applicable requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §§ 4321 et seq.
F. Incorporation of Provisions
The Consultant shall include the above provisions (1) through (6) in every subcontract hereunder exceeding $50,000 financed in whole or in part with federal assistance provided by the FRA.
5. ARRA Funded Project
Funding for this Agreement has been provided through the America Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, Pub. L. 111- 5. All Consultants, including both prime and subconsultants, are subject to audit by appropriate federal or State of California (Stat e) entities. The State has the right to cancel, terminate, or suspend the Agreement if any Consultant or subconsultant fails to comply with the reporting and operational requirements contained herein.
6. Wage Rate Requirements
Payment of prevailing wages on the Project is required by 49 U.S.C. 24405(c)(2) and ARRA section 1606. For Project components that use or would use rights -of-way owned by a railroad, the Consultant shall comply with the Provisions of 49 U.S.C. 24312. For these purposes, wages in collective bargaining agreements negotiated under the Railway Labor Act are deemed to comply with Davis-Bacon Act requirements. For Project components that do not use or would not use rights-of-way owned by a railroad, the Consultant will comply with the provisions of 40 U.S.C 3141 et seq.
7. Inspection of Records
In accordance with ARRA Sections 902, 1514 and 1515, Consultant agrees that it shall permit the State of California, the United States Comptroller General, the United States Department of
Transportation Secretary, or their representatives or the appropriate Inspector General appointed under Section 3 or 8G of the United States Inspector General Act of 1978 or his representative to:
A. Examine any records that directly pertain to, and involve transactions relating to, this Agreement; and
B. Interview any officer or employee of Consultant or any of its subconsultants regarding the activities funded with funds appropriated or otherwise made available by the ARRA.
Consultant shall include this provision in all of the Consultant’s agreements with its subconsultants from whom the Consultant acquires goods or services in it execution of the ARRA funded work.
8. Reporting Requirements
Pursuant to Section 1512 of the ARRA, in order for state agencies receiving ARRA funds to prepare the required reports, Consultant agrees to provide the City with the following information on a monthly (quarterly) basis:
A. The total amount of ARRA funds received by Consultant during the Reporting Period;
B. The amount of ARRA funds that were expended or obligated during the Reporting Period;
C. A detailed list of all projects or activities for which ARRA funds were expended or obligated, including:
1. The name of the project or activity;
2. A description of the project activity;
3. An evaluation of the completion status of the project or activity; and
4. An estimate of the number of jobs created and/or retained by the project or activity;
D. For any contracts equal to or greater than $25,000:
1. The name of the entity receiving the contract;
2. The amount of the contract;
3. The transaction type;
4. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code or Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number;
5. The Program source;
6. An award title descriptive of the purpose of each funding action;
7. The location of the entity receiving the contract;
8. The primary location of the contract, including the city, state, congressional district and county;
9. The DUNS number, or name and zip code for the entity headquarters;
10. A unique identifier of the entity receiving the contract and the parent entity of Consultant, should the entity be owned by another; and
11. The names and total compensation of the five most highly compensated officers of the company if received:
i. 80% or more of its annual gross revenues in Federal awards; ii. $25,000,000 or more in annual gross revenue from Federal awards and;
iii. If the public does not have access to information about the compensation of senior executives through periodic reports filed under section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or section 6104 of Internal Revenue Code of 1986;
E. For any contract of less than $25,000 or to individuals, the information required above may be reported in the aggregate and requires the certification of an authorized officer of Consultant that the information contained in the report is accurate.
F. Any other information reasonably requested by the State of California or required by state or federal law or regulation.
Standard data elements and federal instruction for use in complying with reporting requirements under Section 1512 of the ARRA, are pending review by the federal government, and were published in the Federal Register on April 1, 2009 [74 FR 14824], and are to be provided online at www.FederalRegister.gov. The additional requirements will be added to this Agreement(s).
9. Civil Rights
The following requirements apply to this Agreement:
A. Nondiscrimination:
In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, as amended; 42 U.S.C. § 2000d, Section 303 of the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; 42 U.S.C. § 6102, Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; 42 U.S.C. § 12132; and 49 U.S.C. § 306, the Consultant
agrees that it will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability in any activities leading up to or in performance of this Agreement.
In addition, the Consultant agrees to comply with applicable federal implementing regulations and other implementing requirements that FRA may issue.
B. Equal Employment Opportunity:
The following equal employment opportunity requirements apply to this Agreement:
a) Race, Color, Religion, National Origin, Sex: In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e, the Consultant agrees to comply with all applicable equal opportunity requirements of U.S. Department of Labor (U.S. DOL) r egulations, “Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Equal Employment Opportunity, Department of Labor,” including 41 C.F.R 60 et seq. (which implements Executive Order No. 11246, “Equal Employment Opportunity,” as amended by Executive Order No. 11375, “Amending Executive Order 11246 Relating to Equal Employment Opportunity,” 42 U.S.C. § 2000e note), and with any applicable federal statutes, executive orders, regulations, and federal policies that may in the future affect construction activities und ertaken in the course of the Project. The Consultant agrees to take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or age. Such action shall include the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. In addition, the Consultant agrees to comply with any implementing requirements FRA may issue.
b) Age: In accordance with Section 4 of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 623, the Consultant agrees to refrain from discrimination against present and prospective employees for reason of age. In addition, the Consultant agrees to comply with any implementing requirements FRA may issue.
c) Disabilities: In accordance with Section I 02 of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 12112, the Consultant agrees that it will comply with the requirements of U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, "Regulations to Implement the Equal Employment Provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act," 29 C.F.R Part 16 30, pertaining to employment of persons with disabilities. In addition, the Consultant agrees to comply with any implementing requirements FRA may issue.
The Consultant also agrees not to discriminate on the basis of drug abuse, in accordance with the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92- 255), as amended, alcohol abuse, in accordance with the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-616), as amended, and to comply with Sections 523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912 ( 42 U.S.C. §§ 290 dd- 3 and 290 ee -3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records. In addition, the Consultant agrees to comply with applicable federal implementing regulations and other implementing requirements that FRA may issue.
The Consultant also agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract financed in whole or in part with federal assistance provided by FRA, modified only if necessary to identify the affected parties.
IX. SUBMITTAL OF PROPOSAL
Firms responding to this RFQ/RFP must include three (3) physical copies and one (1) digital copy of Proposer's submittal. The submittal items must be placed in a sealed envelope bearing the Proposer's name and the following information:
Roel Jaime
RFQ/P Response
[Proposer Organization Name]
Engineering Design Review for HSR
Bakersfield, California
The submittal package must be delivered before the time on the closing date listed on page 1 of this RFQ/P
To: City of Bakersfield
Public Works Department
ATTN: Roel Jaime
1501 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
The City assumes no responsibility for non- receipt of submittal packages due to any delay including, but not limited to, carrier delay. It is the Proposer's responsibility to meet the deadline stated above.
Submittals that do not contain the required number of copies and all of the information requested in this RFQ/RFP may be considered non-responsive and rejected without evaluation.
Submittals received after the deadline or at the wrong location may be considered non-responsive.
Fax or e -mail copies will not be accepted. All submittals become the property of the City of Bakersfield and will not be returned.
X. SOLICITATION CAVEAT
The Proposer and its subconsultants understand and agree that the City shall have no financial responsibility for any costs incurred by the Proposer and its subconsultants in responding to this RFQ/RFP and City shall not be liable for any Proposer's or its subconsultants' costs attributed to their own study and investigation of the se Projects. The City shall also have no financial responsibility for any costs incurred by Consultant until Consultant has executed a contract with the City and has been authoriz ed in writing to proceed. The City reserves the right to terminate this RFQ/RFP at any time.
The submission of a proposal shall be conclusive evidence that the Proposer and its subconsultants have investigated and satisfied themselves as to the conditions to be encountered ; the character,
quality, and scope of work to be performed; and any municipal and ordinance requirements of the City of Bakersfield. As outlined in Clause 25 of the Sample Consultant Agreement, once final selection occurs the Consultant will need to obtain a City of Bakersfield business tax certificate prior to execution of an Agreement with the City.
XI. APPENDIX A: SIGNATURE PAGE
Signature Page
The undersigned proposer having examined this RFP and having full knowledge of the condition under which the work described herein must be performed, hereby proposes the proposer will fulfill the obligations contained herein in accordance with all instruct ions, terms, conditions, and specifications set forth; and the proposer will furnish all required products/services and pay all incidental costs in strict conformity with these documents, for the stated prices as proposed.
Submitting Firm: ____________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________State: _______________ Zip: ___________
I hereby certify that I am legally authorized to sign on behalf of the Firm identified above.
Authorized Representative (print): ________________________ Title: ___________________
Authorized Signature: _________________________________ Date: ___________________
THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED TO BE CONSIDERED VALID
Contact Information:
Name: ______________________________________________________________
Title: _______________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________
City: _______________________ State: _______________ Zip: _______________
Email: ____________________________________
Phone: ____________________________
Cell Phone: ________________________
Fax: _____________________________
XII. APPENDIX B: CONSULTANT SAMPLE AGREEMENT
A sample copy of the City’s Consultant Agreement is included as Appendix B to this RFQ/RFP.
Please review the agreement carefully. This is the contract that the Consultant will be expected to execute without alteration.
An officer of the Proposer must sign and return the “Sample Agreement Acceptance” clause located on the last page of the agreement and return the sample Consultant Contract included in the RFQ/RFP with Proposer’s proposal submittal. The signature indicates that the Proposer accepts the clauses of the contract, including the indemnity clause, as stated on the enclosed sample copy of the City's agreement, with the exception that the "COMPENSATION", “TERM AND TERMINATION”, "TIME FOR COMPLETION" clauses and oth er blanks where appropriate will be modified. Failure to execute the contract without alteration may result in the rejection of the Consultant's proposal and retaining of a different consultant by the City.
The City will not approve Proposer's requested modifications to the insurance clause nor the indemnity clause of this contract. At the time of contract execution, the Consultant will be required to provide evidence of insurance coverage (Certificates of Insurance) as specified in the contract.
Compensation to the Consultant under this agreement will be made with federal funds. Therefore, the terms of this agreement are subject to the requirements associated with federal funding. These requirements include a Pre Award Audit with Caltrans. Re view the attached Sample Agreement for more information on these requirements. It is anticipated that the basis of payment for the services provided under this agreement shall be cost-plus-a-fixed fee.
Exhibits to the contract will be completed at a later date once the Consultant is selected and Scope and Costs are negotiated.
AGREEMENT NO._________________
DESIGN CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
This DESIGN CONSULTANT AGREEMENT is made and entered into on ______________________ (“Effective Date”), by and between the CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, a municipal corporation ( referred to herein as “CITY”), and ____________________, a [business type: Sole Proprietorship; Partnership; Corporation; LLC; etc.] authorized to do business in California (referred to herein as “DESIGN CONSULTANT”).
R E C I T A L S
WHEREAS, CITY is currently developing the _________________________ (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, since CITY does not have expertise currently on staff to design and engineer the Project, CITY has issued a Request for Qualifications/Request for Proposal (“Request”) for those services; and
WHEREAS, after reviewing the Request, including the Technical Provisions dated __________________, and being satisfied that it understands the Project’s requirements, DESIGN CONSULTANT has submitted a response to the Request, which includes a scope of work and cost proposal; and
WHEREAS, DESIGN CONSULTANT represents that it is experienced in the fields of design and engineering as required for the Project and that all of its officers, partners, and/or principals are licensed professionals in engineering, design, or similar professional areas with the appropriate professional degrees; and
WHEREAS, DESIGN CONSULTANT also represents that it has an adequate number of properly licensed and experienced employees on its staff to accomplish the Scope of Work, as defined below, and that it is competent to undertake the Scope of Work; and
WHEREAS, based on these representations and all other representations made by DESIGN CONSULTANT to CITY, CITY desires to retain DESIGN CONSULTANT to perform the Scope of Work.
NOW, THEREFORE, incorporating the foregoing recitals herein, CITY and DESIGN CONSULTANT mutually agree as follows:
1. SCOPE OF WORK. In exchange for the Compensation (defined below), DESIGN CONSULTANT must competently and thoroughly design and engineer the Project as more specifically described in the Request, attached as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference, and in DESIGN CONSULTANT’s scope of work, attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by this reference (collectively, the project description in the Request and DESIGN CONSULTANT’s scope of work are referred to as “Scope of Work”). DESIGN CONSULTANT’s services shall include all the procedures necessary to properly complete the Scope of Work, whether specifically included in the Scope of Work or not.
2. COMPENSATION/PAYMENT PROCEDURE. In exchange for performing the Scope of Work and subject to the terms of this section, CITY will pay DESIGN CONSULTANT as follows (“Compensation”):
2.1 Actual Costs. CITY will reimburse DESIGN CONSULTANT’s actual costs (including labor costs, employee benefits, overhead, and other direct costs) in an amount not to exceed $_____________________ exclusive of any fixed fee. Actual costs shall not exceed the estimated wag e rates and other costs set forth in DESIGN CONSULTANT’s cost proposal.
2.2 Fixed Fee. CITY will pay DESIGN CONSULTANT a fixed fee of $_______________ on a monthly basis based upon the percentage of the Scope of Work completed. This fixed fee will not be altered unless there is a significant alteration in the scope, complexity, or character of the Scope of Work.
CITY will pay DESIGN CONSULTANT within 30 days after DESIGN CONSULTANT submits an itemized invoice for the portions of the Scope of Work completed and that invoice is approved by CITY. The Compensation will be the total amount paid to DESIGN CONSULTANT for performing the Scope of Work and includes, but is not limited to, all out-of-pocket costs and taxes.
CITY will pay no other compensation to DESIGN CONSULTANT. In no case will CITY compensate DESIGN CONSULTANT more than $_____________ for performing the Scope of Work.
3. TERM. Unless terminated sooner as set forth herein, this Agreement shall terminate on .
4. TERMINATION FOR CAUSE. If at any time CITY becomes dissatisfied with the DESIGN CONSULTANT’s performance under this Agreement, CITY may terminate this Agreement after providing DESIGN CONSULTANT with ten-days written notice.
5. STARTING WORK. DESIGN CONSULTANT shall not begin work until authorized
to do so in writing by CITY. No work will be authorized before the Effective Date.
6. TIME FOR COMPLETION. DESIGN CONSULTANT must complete all assigned tasks set forth in the Scope of Work no later than .
7. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR.
CITY’s Contract Administrator is:
Name:
City of Bakersfield
1600 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, California 93301
Telephone: (661) 326-_______
DESIGN CONSULTANT’s Project Manager shall be designated as:
Telephone: ( )
The Contract Administrator and the Project Manager shall be the primary contact persons for CITY and DESIGN CONSULTANT, respectively.
8. COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LAWS. DESIGN CONSULTANT shall, at DESIGN CONSULTANT’s sole cost, comply with all applicable requirements of Municipal, State, and Federal authorities now in force, or which may hereafter be in force, pertaining to this Agreement, and shall faithfully observe in all activities relating to or growing out of this Agreement all Municipal ordinances and State and Federal statutes, rules or regulations, and permitting requirements now in force or which may hereafter be in force including, wit hout limitation, obtaining a City of Bakersfield business tax certificate (Bakersfield Municipal Code Chapter 5.02) where required.
9. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. This Agreement calls for DESIGN CONSULTANT’s performance of the Scope of Work as an independent contractor.
DESIGN CONSULTANT is not an agent or employee of CITY for any purpose and is not entitled to any of the benefits provided by CITY to its employees. This Agreement shall not be construed as forming a partnership or any other association with DESIGN CONSULTANT other than that of an independent contractor.
10. DIRECTION. DESIGN CONSULTANT retains the right to control or direct the
manner in which the services described herein are performed.
11. EQUIPMENT. DESIGN CONSULTANT will supply all equipment, tools, materials and supplies necessary to perform the services under this Agreement.
12. KEY PERSONNEL. DESIGN CONSULTANT shall name all key personnel to be assigned to perform the Scope of Work. All key personnel shall be properly licensed and experienced for the work to be performed under this Agreement.
DESIGN CONSULTANT shall provide background for each of the key personnel including, without limitation, resumes and work experience performing work similar to the Scope of Work. CITY reserves the right to approve key personnel.
Once the key personnel are approved, DESIGN CONSULTANT shall not change such personnel without CITY’s written approval.
13. LICENSES. DESIGN CONSULTANT shall, at DESIGN CONSULTANT’s sole cost and expense, have at the time of bidding or proposal submission and shall keep in full force and effect at all times during the term of this Agreement any licenses, permits, and approvals which a re legally required for DESIGN CONSULTANT to practice its profession in the State of California and perform the Scope of Work.
DESIGN CONSULTANT must also ensure that all employees or subcontractors assigned to perform any portion of the Scope of Work are properly licensed. If DESIGN CONSULTANT is a corporation, at least one officer or key employee shall hold the required licenses or professional degrees. If DESIGN CONSULTANT is a partnership, at least one partner shall hold the required licensees or professional degrees. DESIGN CONSULTANT must provide proof that the requirements of this section are met when requested by CITY.
14. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. DESIGN CONSULTANT hereby represents that both corporately and individually the firm and its employees and subconsultants:
14.1 Do not have, and will not have, financial interest in either the success or failure of any project which is dependent upon DESIGN CONSULTANT’s performance of the Scope of Work; and
14.2 Are not currently, and will not be, employed by or under contract to any contractor who may be awarded the contract to construct the Project.
15. SB 854 COMPLIANCE. To the extent Labor Code Section 1771.1 applies to this Agreement, a contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, be subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in this chapter, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5. It is not a violation of Labor Code
Section 1771.1 for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded. The prime contractor is required to post job site notices in compliance with Title 8 California Code of Regulations Section 16451. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enfor cement by the Department of Industrial Relations.
16. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK. CITY’s acceptance of work or payment for work shall not constitute a waiver of any portion or any provision of this Agreement.
17. NO WAIVER OF DEFAULT. The failure of any party to enforce against another party any provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of that party’s right to enforce such a provision at a later time, and shall not serve to vary the terms of this Agreement.
18. INSURANCE.
18.1 Types and Limits of Insurance. In addition to any other insurance or security required under this Agreement, DESIGN CONSULTANT must procure and maintain, for the duration of this Agreement, the types and limits of insurance below (“Basic Insurance Requirements”).
18.1.1 Professional liability insurance, providing coverage on claims made basis for errors and omissions with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence.
18.1.2 Automobile liability insurance, providing coverage for owned, non- owned, and hired autos on an occurrence
basis for bodily injury, including death, of one or more persons, property damage, and personal injury, with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence.
18.1.3 Commercial general liability insurance, unless otherwise approved by CITY’s Risk Manager, providing coverage on
an occurrence basis for bodily injury, including death, of one or more persons, property damage, and personal
injury, with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence.
The policy must:
18.1.3.1 Provide contractual liability coverage for the terms of this Agreement;
18.1.3.2 Provide products and completed operations
coverage;
18.1.3.3 Provide premises, operations, and mobile
equipment coverage; and
18.1.3.4 Contain an additional insured endorsement in
favor of CITY and its mayor, council, officers,
agents, employees, and designated volunteers.
18.1.4 Workers' compensation insurance with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. In accordance with the
provisions of Labor Code Section 3700, every contractor will be required to secure the payment of compensation to his employees. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1861, DESIGN CONSULTANT must submit to CITY the following certification before beginning any work on the Improvements:
I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the
Labor Code which require every employer to be
insured against liability for worker’s compensation or
to undertake self -insurance in accordance with the
provisions of that code, and I will comply with such
provisions before commencing the performance of
the work of this contract.
By executing this Agreement, DESIGN CONSULTANT is
submitting the certification required above.
The policy must contain a waiver of subrogation in favor of CITY and its mayor, council, officers, agents, employees, and designated volunteers.
18.2 General Provisions Applying to All Insurance Types.
18.2.1 All policies required of DESIGN CONSULTANT must be written on a first -dollar coverage basis, or contain a deductible provision. Subject to CITY’s advance approval, DESIGN
CONSULTANT may utilize a self-insured retention in any or all of the policies provided, but the policy or policies may not contain language, whether added by endorsement or
contained in the policy conditions, that prohibits
satisfaction of any self -insured provision or requirement by anyone other than the named insured or by any means
including other insurance or which is intended to defeat the intent or protection of an additional insured.
18.2.2 Except for professional liability insurance, a ll policies required of DESIGN CONSULTANT must be primary insurance as to CITY and its mayor, council, officers, agents,
employees, or designated volunteers and any insurance or self-insurance maintained by CITY and its mayor, council, officers, agents, em ployees, and designated volunteers must be excess of DESIGN CONSULTANT’s insurance and
must not contribute with it.
18.2.3 The insurance required above, except for workers’ compensation insurance, must be placed with insurers with a Best’s rating as approved by CITY’s Risk Manager, but in no event less than A- :VII. Any deductibles, self -insured retentions, or insurance in lesser amounts, or lack of certain types of insurance otherwise required by this Agreement, or insurance rated below Best’s A-:VII, must be declared prior to execution of this Agreement and approved by CITY in
writing.
18.2.4 The insurance required in this section must be maintained until the Scope of Work is satisfactorily completed as
evidenced by CITY’s written acceptance. All policies must provide that there will be continuing liability thereon, notwithstanding any recovery on any policy.
18.2.5 Full compensation for all premiums which the DESIGN CONSULTANT is required to pay to satisfy the Basic Insurance Requirements shall be considered as included in the prices paid for the performance of the Scope of Work, and no
additional allowance will be made therefor or for additional premiums which may be required by extensions of the
policies of insurance.
18.2.6 It is further understood and agreed by DESIGN CONSULTANT that its liability to CITY will not in any way be limited to or affected by the amount of insurance obtained and carried by DESIGN CONSULTANT in connection with this Agreement.
18.2.7 Unless otherwise approved by CITY, if any part of the Scope
of Work is subcontracted, the Basic Insurance Requirements must be provided by, or on behalf of, all subcontractors even if CITY has approved lesser insurance requirements for DESIGN CONSULTANT, and all subcontractors must agree in writing to be bound by the provisions of this section.
19. THIRD PARTY CLAIMS. In the case of public works contracts CITY will timely notify DESIGN CONSULTANT of third party claims relating to this contract. CITY shall be allowed to recover from DESIGN CONSULTANT, and DESIGN CONSULTANT shall pay on demand, all costs of notification.
20. INDEMNITY.
20.1 DESIGN CONSULTANT shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CITY and CITY’s officers, agents and employees against any and all liability, claims, actions, causes of action or demands whatsoever against them, arising from DESIGN CONSULTANT’s negligence, fraud, willful misconduct, criminal conduct, errors and omissions, or breaches of contract, or any of them, before administrative or judicial tribunals of any kind what soever, arising out of, connected with, or caused by DESIGN CONSULTANT or DESIGN CONSULTANT’s employees, agents, independent contractors, companies, or subcontractors in the performance of, or in any way arising from, the terms and provisions of this Agreement whether or not caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder, except for CITY’s sole active negligence or willful misconduct.
20.2 To the extent Civil Code Section 2782.8 is applicable to this Agreement, the DESIGN CONSULTANT shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless CITY and CITY’s officers, agents and employees against any and all liability, claims, actions, causes of action or dema nds, against them, or any of them, before administrative or judicial tribunals of any kind whatsoever, that only arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of DESIGN CONSULTANT. In no event shall the cost to defend charged to the design professional exceed the design professional's proportionate percentage of fault. However, notwithstanding the previous sentence, in the event one or more defendants is unable to pay its share of defense costs due to bankruptcy or dissolution of the business, the design professional shall meet and confer with other parties regarding unp aid defense costs. The duty to indemnify, including the duty and the cost to defend, is limited as provided in this section. This section shall not be waived or modified by contractual agreement, act, or omission of the parties.
21. ASSIGNMENT. Neither this Agreement nor any rights, interests, duties, liabilities, obligations or responsibilities arising out of, concerning or related in any way to this Agreement (including, but not limited to, accounts, actions, causes of action, claims, damages, demands, liabilities, losses, obligations, or reckonings of any kind or nature whatsoever, for compensatory or exemplary and punitive damages, or declaratory, equitable or injunctive relief, whether based on contract, equity, tort or other theories of recovery provided for by the common or statutory law) may be assigned or transferred by any party. Any such assignment is prohibited, and shall be unenforceable and otherwise null and void without the need for further action by the non-assigning party or parties.
22. CONFIDENTIALITY. During the term of this Agreement, DESIGN CONSULTANT may have disclosed to it information of a legal and confidential nature, and such information could severely damage CITY if disclosed to outside parties. Except as otherwise required by law, when informed that information is confidential, DESIGN CONSULTANT will not disclose to any person, directly or indirectly, either during the term of this Agreement or at any time thereafter, any such information or use such information other than as necessary in the course of this Agreement. All documents DESIGN CONSULTANT prepares and confidential information given to DESIGN CONSULTANT under this Agreement are the exclusive property of CITY.
Under no circumstances shall any such information or doc uments be removed from CITY without CITY’s prior written consent.
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34. NON-INTEREST. No CITY officer or employee shall hold any interest in this Agreement (California Government Code section 1090).
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CITY: CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
CITY HALL
1600 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, California 93301
DESIGN CONSULTANT: ____________________________
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the Effective Date.
“CITY” “DESIGN CONSULTANT”
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD (COMPANY NAME)
By: By:_________________________________
KAREN GOH, Mayor
Type or Print Name:
Title:
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
By:
ZAC MEYER
Public Works Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
VIRGINIA GENNARO
City Attorney
By:
(NAME & TITLE)
Insurance: __________
COUNTERSIGNED:
By:
RANDY MCKEEGAN
Finance Director
Attachments: Exhibits A, B, and C
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My signature above shall signify our firm’s acceptance of said contract if our firm is selected for awarding a contrac t for one of these projects as described in said RFQ/RFP. This acceptance is made with the understanding that the Compensation and Time for Completion clauses will be modified or created to contain the amounts and dates established for this contract.”
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XIII. APPENDIX C: PROJECT VISUAL
Scope of work includes but is not limited to the depicted location.
9600 Ming Avenue, Suite 310, Bakersfield, CA 93311
Office: +1 661.831.8782 / parsons.com
May 6, 2025
P
aul Archer
City of Bakersfield, Public Works Department
1501 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
S
ubject: Engineering Design Review, Plan Check, and Engineering Inspection Services for City Infrastructure Affected by California High-Speed Rail
D
ear Paul Archer:
As you anticipate the arrival of California High-Speed Rail (CHSR), the City requires a responsive partner to verify the CHSR facilities and necessary modifications to Bakersfield infrastructure, including roads, utilities, and bridges, are designed optimally and per City or other required criteria and constructed per specifications.
Parsons Transportation Group (Parsons) brings directly relevant experience to partner with you to verify high- quality work and optimal integration of City and CHSR infrastructure.
Parsons is the right team for this role because we offer:
Unparalleled combination of qualifications and capabilities that include City, HSR, and station experience.
Parsons brings 20 years of working with the City of Bakersfield and 10-plus years of California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) experience. We designed more than 30 miles of HSR alignment on the Construction Package 1 project, from Madera to Fresno, which included over 60 structures, roadway/street relocations, uti
lity relocations, and retaining walls, and we continue to provide design support during construction. Our expertise with the City’s and CHSRA’s design parameters will be critical to delivering responsive, high- quality reviews and inspections.
A proven responsive team tailored to meet the City’s needs.
O
ur team offers the CHSR and City design knowledge of standards and procedures and understanding of the local conditions and stakeholders to deliver services responsively and with high quality that best serves the City. We look forward to supporting you and the City of Bakersfield on this cornerstone project. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions about the enclosed proposal. Thank you for your consideration.
S
incerely,
N
icole DePuy, PE, Vice President / [email protected] / 619.200.4755 11315 Rancho Bernardo Rd, Ste 134, San Diego, California 92127 Exhibit B: Response to RFQ/P
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Proposal for Engineering Design Review, Plan Check, and Engineering Inspection Services for City Infrastructure Affected by CA HSR 1 Project Manager
Minerva Rodriguez, PE, PMP brings to the City of Bakersfield (City) more than 30 years of experience in the design and management of major infrastructure projects for Caltrans, Kern County, and the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA). As a registered Civil Engineer in the State of California, with more than 27 years at Caltrans District 6, she advanced through a variety of roles—from design engineer to project manager—developing deep expertise in the delivery of transportation projects in full compliance with Caltrans standards and procedures.
Her extensive background includes Engineering Design Review, Plan Check, and Engineering Inspection Services. As a licensed engineer at Caltrans, Minerva contributed to the design of major projects such as the SR-14 Mojave Bypass and SR-41 Freeway. As a Project Manager, she successfully delivered TRIP program projects, overseeing design reviews and plan checks to ensure quality and adherence to standards. Minerva also served as the Construction Manager for multiple projects under the Kern County Public Works Department’s Construction Management and Inspection On-Call contract. In this role, she was the primary point of contact for the contractor, the County, and all external agencies, ensuring successful project coordination and execution.
Her work with the CHSRA includes serving as the Verification & Validation (V&V) Manager for Construction Package 2-3, where she oversaw and reviewed all V&V submittals and reports, including utility design and relocation packages. On the CHSRA Local Generated Alternative (LGA) design package, she led Utilities and Third-Party Design Coordination, managing critical collaboration with Caltrans, the City of Shafter, the City of Bakersfield, Kern County, and multiple utility agencies.
Minerva has extensive knowledge of the State of California Department of Transportation Standard Specifications (2024), City of Bakersfield Local Development Standards and Details, and the Subdivisions and Engineering Design Manual. She also has a strong understanding of construction practices related to roadways and freeways. Her familiarity with the “Caltrans Standard Plans,” “Bridge Design Manual,” and “Construction Manual” further reinforces her capability to guide complex projects from planning through construction. Throughout her career, Minerva has remained committed to improving transparency and enhancing communication at every stage of project delivery. Her leadership, technical knowledge, and collaborative approach have been instrumental in the success of numerous high-profile transportation projects.
Subcontractor
Enterris Associates, Inc. is a full-service consulting firm, focusing on construction management and inspection for the public sector, private sector and utility clients.
Enterris is a certified MBE (21000934) by the California Public Utilities Commission, LACMTA certified SBE, and California Unified Certification Program certified DBE (50810). Enterris Associates is a small minority-owned business headquartered in Orange County, California and was formally incorporated in July 2021. Our staff has experience on projects such as the City of Bakersfield EB58/NB99 7th Movement Loop Connector Project, OCTA I-405 Improvement Project, LA Metro Sepulveda Transit Corridor, City of Inglewood Transit Connector, the City of Camarillo US101/Springville Interchange Project, and the City of San Marcos Borden Bridge Project.
Inspector and Plan Reviewers
Richard Hebert, PE, a licensed engineer who has 40 years of construction inspection and plan review experience. Using his expertise in the various components of road and bridge construction, claims and schedules issues, Richard will lead a team of talented inspectors who have decades of experience. We understand the importance of familiarizing ourselves with project plans and specifications for the potential of identifying, mitigating and resolving non-conforming work and potential disputes that have the potential to elevate beyond the project team.
PROJECT TEAM PERSONNEL / EXPERIENCE
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Proposal for Engineering Design Review, Plan Check, and Engineering Inspection Services for City Infrastructure Affected by CA HSR 2 Our inspectors have relevant experience in construction inspection, construction management, civil engineering, change management, and schedule/time impact analysis. They have extensive experience performing field inspections in accordance with Caltrans Standard Specifications, Standard Plans, Construction Manual, Bridge Design Manual, Bridge Construction Records and Procedures Manual, and its policies, and practices. They are knowledgeable and have experience performing field inspections in accordance with Green Book Construction Specifications and Standard Plans, and the City of Bakersfield Local Development Standards and Details, and the Subdivisions and Engineering Design Manual. They have performed constructability reviews of early plans and specifications and performed field inspections during construction. Several have direct HSR experience. Design Review Manager, Nathan Maack will draw upon both his design and management experience to ensure assigned plan reviewers perform thorough checks against City and other pertinent design criteria. An example of his experience in plan checking was the LA Metro Division 16 rail maintenance yard project where he led a team of design reviewers of various disciplines in checking both preliminary and final designs against project design criteria. Please refer to the organization chart for the list of inspector(s) and plan reviewer(s) who will be assigned to this project.
Minimum Qualifications
All personnel assigned to plan, review, or construction inspection meet the required qualifications. They possess the following expertise and credentials essential for their roles:
Resumes
Resumes for our proposed project manager and team members are provided in the appendix, featuring a detailed list of previous project experiences. These include project information, specific duties and tasks performed, dates of experience, the firms where the experience was gained, and the name of the prime firm responsible for each project.
Organization Chart
The organization chart clearly identifies our team, including the project manager, inspectors, and key staff who will be providing engineering services. Role and responsibilities are outlined, along with the firm each team member represents. The chart identifies the structure and hierarchy of the team and ensures transparency and facilitates efficient communication among all stakeholders involved in the project.
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Proposal for Engineering Design Review, Plan Check, and Engineering Inspection Services for City Infrastructure Affected by CA HSR 3 CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Proposal for Engineering Design Review, Plan Check, and Engineering Inspection Services for City Infrastructure Affected by CA HSR 4 Engineering Design Review/Plan Checking Team
Design Management
Parsons assembled a team of design engineers with a depth of experience in designing and reviewing city public works transportation infrastructure improvements, including road alignments, bridge structures, traffic signals, curb/gutter/sidewalk designs, and utility relocations. Our staff have gained this experience from Parsons’ roles on numerous civil design projects for the City, and from extensive design work performed for Caltrans and California High-Speed Rail (CHSR) Segment CP-1.
An essential part of the design process is to perform discipline and interdisciplinary design reviews as part of the quality control process. The level of effort and expertise our design teams regularly draw upon to accurately complete these internal quality reviews on our large design projects are the same qualities that we will use to provide these design review services for the City. Upon Notice to Proceed (NTP), we will first create design review checklists from the City, Caltrans, and appropriate utility design criteria covering road improvements, bridge structures, and utility design reviews. These checklists will be used as a starting point for each on-call design review to ensure a thorough review has been completed.
Regularly scheduled calls with City staff will provide a status update of our progress along with resolving any coordination topics. Internal design calls will be held with task order reviewers to ensure they have a common understanding of the design, and a comprehensive review is completed with clear and constructive comments provided. Comment logs will be screened to ensure no duplicate or conflicting comments are submitted. To accomplish all of this, we will use a full suite of professional file sharing and communication tools such as SharePoint, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Teams.
Stations Management
Our team of station designers brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the design and review of rail station projects, with direct experience with HSR, commuter rail, and light rail projects locally and across the nation. We are adept at familiarizing ourselves with project plans and specifications to identify, mitigate, and prevent design and construction issues and potential disputes. Our reviewers have relevant experience in architectural design, station requirements, site coordination, ADA requirements, sustainable design practices, and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). We have been involved in all phases of rail station design development, from preliminary engineering through construction, and are well suited to perform constructability reviews and plan checking of early design plans and specifications. In addition to our comprehensive understanding of the impacts of a HSR corridor on the existing infrastructure and facilities of an urban environment, we will review for compliance with ADA standards, with an eye towards incorporating sustainable design practices as appropriate to encourage energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact. We will provide thorough and accurate reviews, contributing to the successful project.
Scope of Work
Scope of Work Commitment: Parsons is committed to performing at least 50 percent of the total scope of work, ensuring that our expertise and resources are fully utilized to meet the project's objectives and deliver high-quality results.
Design Review/Plan Checking Services Experience
Parsons provides comprehensive Engineering Design Review and Plan Checking Services for city infrastructure projects impacted by the CHSR system. Leveraging our extensive experience with HSR projects such as Brightline West HSR and CHSRA Package 1, and our extensive city roadways engineering expertise, we ensure all designs meet stringent safety, functionality, and regulatory standards.
TEAM ORGANIZATION / PARTNER FIRM EXPERIENCE
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Proposal for Engineering Design Review, Plan Check, and Engineering Inspection Services for City Infrastructure Affected by CA HSR 5 We will develop the Project Design Quality Management Plan (DQMP) to comply with Parsons’ Quality Management System (QMS), the ISO 9001: 2015 standard, project-specific quality requirements, and regulatory requirements. Parsons’ QMP has gone through numerous rigorous client audits. Project Manager Minerva Rodriguez is ultimately responsible for overall quality management and coordination and will oversee the team’s performance, including subconsultants, in meeting their obligations. Parsons will develop our project DQMP in concurrence with the Project Management Plan and will be consistent with the City’s requirements. The QMS helps make sure the quality of project operations meets the prescribed standards. City staff will be integrated into our decision-making process. Quality deliverables will only be submitted following our rigorous quality control methodology, for which we take full ownership. 24TH STREET WIDENING
BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA
Parsons served as the oversight authority for the 24th Street Widening project, ensuring compliance with the City of Bakersfield's criteria for street, drainage, and retaining wall plans. This project expanded a 1.5-mile stretch from four to six lanes, including soundwalls and cul-de-sac local streets. Our team collaborated closely with the City to address right-of-way and other civil engineering elements, providing comprehensive design validation and quality assurance. Despite legal delays that paused the PS&E package from 2016 to 2018, Parsons successfully conducted an environmental revalidation, updating critical assessments and studies. The project was completed in 2020, with landscaping finalized in 2021, earning the California Transportation Foundation Award for Roadway Widening. Project staff who will be assigned to this RFQ/P: Daniel Wagner.
BRIGHTLINE WEST HIGH -SPEED RAIL
CALIFORNIA
Brightline West is developing a privately run electrified high-speed passenger rail system in the existing I-15 median, currently under construction, as a crucial link from Las Vegas, Nevada, and Rancho Cucamonga in Greater Los Angeles. The 218-mile, all-electric high- speed rail service is proposed to travel at 186+ miles per hour and is expected to be completed by 2028. Parsons has a contract with Brightline West to assist California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) with design reviews on the impact of the project to Caltrans state highway facilities. The scope of work is to perform technical reviews related to roadway, drainage, traffic, and structures on the Brightline West HSR alignment with close coordination with Caltrans District 8 Design Management, Headquarters Structures Design, Structure Hydraulics, Materials Engineering, and Geotechnical Engineering functional units. The project within California is divided into nine segments from the Nevada-California state line to the Rancho Cucamonga station. Parsons is working with five teams of reviewers to support Caltrans District 8. Additionally, our team has reviewed type selection reports for 15 structures that involve under-crossings, over-crossings, bridges. Project staff who will be assigned to this RFQ/P: Dennis Serafica, Brian Patschull, Kevin Michalski, Jon Hermstad.
FIRM NAME
PROJECT DATES
02/2016-05/2021
CLIENT REFERENCE
City of Bakersfield
Luis Topete
[email protected]
661.316.9519
FIRM NAME
PROJECT DATES
11/2015-11/2021
CLIENT REFERENCE
Caltrans, D8
Juan Carlos Velasquez
jcvelasquez@brightlinewest.
com
702.945.1306
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Proposal for Engineering Design Review, Plan Check, and Engineering Inspection Services for City Infrastructure Affected by CA HSR 6 CALIFORNIA HIGH- SPEED RAIL
CONSTRUCTION PACKAGE 1
MADERA TO FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
Parsons is a member of the design-build joint venture, providing construction services and serving as the lead designer for the team.
Given the design-build environment, the Parsons design team was required to deliver high quality, buildable designs to the team’s construction forces quickly and efficiently in order to meet the overall project budget and tight schedule. To accomplish this, we developed an innovative approach to advance the designs in six geographically segmented packages simultaneously using a matrix organization, where segment design teams are supported by discipline-based, project-wide leads in the areas of civil, drainage, utilities, maintenance of traffic, geotechnical, structures, environmental, systems, and guideway design. Project staff who will be assigned to this RFQ/P: Daniel Wagner; Ardalan Shahkar
PALMDALE BOULEVARD WIDENING
PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA
Caltrans, in cooperation with the City of Palmdale as the sponsoring agency, proposes to widen Palmdale Boulevard/SR- 138 between 5th Street East and 10th Street East in downtown Palmdale from two lanes to three lanes in each direction, to increase capacity and improve safety and operations. The project work scope includes ROW engineering and acquisition, management of traffic (MOT) during construction, traffic signal and lighting system upgrades, reconstructing existing curb ramps to meet current ADA standards, utility relocations, and safety improvements at the existing at-grade railroad crossing. Parsons prepared an Environmental IS and Environmental Assessment (EA) as part of previous larger phase for the project and then prepared a revalidation for this phase of the project. Project Staff who will be assigned to this RFQ/P: Daniel Kachi, Greta Aiken, Kevin Michalski.
FIRM NAME
PROJECT DATES
08/2013-12/2026
CLIENT REFERENCE
California HSR Authority
Benjamin Ruiz, Jr., SE, PE
[email protected]
559.301.3145
FIRM NAME
PROJECT DATES
04/2021-Ongoing
CLIENT REFERENCE
City of Palmdale
Cody Hicks
[email protected]
661.267.5253
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Proposal for Engineering Design Review, Plan Check, and Engineering Inspection Services for City Infrastructure Affected by CA HSR 7 Proposer References
Project Owner/Client Reference Description of Work & Achievements Related to Project
Client Name: City of Menifee
Contact Person: Nick Fidler
29844 Haun Road, Menifee, CA 92586
Phone #: 951.723.3703
As-needed traffic design review, Menifee
Road Widening (Engineering Lead)
Client Name: Kern COG
Contact Person: Ahron Hakimi
1401 19th Street, Ste. 300, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Phone #: 661.635.2901
Bakersfield Centennial Corridor
Client Name: City of Tehachapi
Contact Person: John Schlosser
115 S. Robinson Street, Tehachapi, CA 93561
Phone #: 661.822.2200 ext. 115
Tehachapi Blvd./SR-58 Operational
Improvements Project Study Report/Project
Development Support (PSR/PDS)
Capacity of Key Staff
At Parsons, our key staff members are highly skilled professionals with extensive experience in their respective fields, ensuring they are well-equipped to handle the anticipated workload. Each team member is selected based on their proven track record of managing complex projects and their ability to adapt to dynamic work environments. Our staff is committed to maintaining high availability, with flexible schedules that accommodate project demands and ensure timely completion of tasks. We employ a robust resource management system that allows us to allocate personnel efficiently, balancing workloads to prevent burnout and maintain productivity. This comprehensive approach ensures that our key staff can consistently deliver high-quality results, even under tight deadlines.
Turn-around Times for Typical Plan Sets (Calendar Days)
Like any other global engineering and consulting organization, Parsons may become involved in litigation from time to time. Parsons carries insurance coverage in amounts sufficient to satisfy the requirements of its contractual obligations and to address claims that may be brought against Parsons. Parsons consistently works with its clients to address concerns related to any given project and thus attempts to avoid litigation whenever possible. Although Parsons may be included in legal proceedings from time to time, there are currently no proceedings pending against the company that would be considered to have a material adverse effect upon its financial position or operations.
CLAIMS HISTORY
RESUMES
RODRIGUEZ
MINERVA RODRIGUEZ, PE, PMP
PROJECT MANAGER
Minerva has experience managing transportation projects in accordance with Caltrans standards and procedures. Her career has centered on increasing transparency and enhancing communication on each project she oversees, and her leadership and dedication have been instrumental in the successful delivery of many major transportation projects. Minerva also worked at Caltrans for 27 years, coordinating cross-functional efforts to support the efficient, effective delivery of projects. She negotiated route adoption, freeway, relinquishment, and cooperative agreements with local agencies and provided support for local capital outlay projects.
Work Experience
Caltrans Project Manager. City of Bakersfield, Thomas Roads Improvement Program (TRIP), Bakersfield, CA. 12/2008-12/2019.
Employer: Parsons. Minerva oversaw these large, $1.5B complex transportation projects. Her work was a major factor in District 6’s (D6) continued success at delivering complex politically sensitive projects.
Minerva’s role as oversight project manager was key in the delivery of the TRIP projects, such as Centennial Corridor, Morning Drive Interchange, SR 178 Widening, and Hageman Flyover. She worked closely with the City of Bakersfield and Federal Highways Administration (FHWA) to secure funding for all the Centennial Corridor phases. She has delivered projects along State Routes 58, 178, 14, 99, and 46, and Interstate 5 (I-5). Caltrans / Caltrans, District 6.
Utilities and Third-Party Design Coordination Lead. California High- Speed Rail Authority, Locally Generated Alternative, Shafter to Bakersfield, CA. 09/2022-12/2023. Employer: Parsons. Minerva was responsible for providing third-party coordination for Caltrans, the cities of Shafter and Bakersfield, Kern County, and utility companies for this $45M project. Responsibilities included using strong relationships to work collaboratively with local, regional, state, and federal agencies; railroads; franchise utility owners; and other permitting and regulatory agencies to resolve project conflicts and constraints. Anser Advisory / California High-Speed Rail Authority.
Project Manager. Kern County Public Works Department, Calloway Drive Road Widening and Improvements, Kern County, CA. 5/2021- 12/2023. Employer: Parsons. Minerva was project manager and primary point of contact for Kern County, Caltrans, and external agencies for this $1M project. She managed the widening of Calloway Dr. between Greenacres Dr. and Rosedale Highway which included installation of medians, paving, sidewalks, drive approaches, curb ramps, curbs, and gutters. Coordinated traffic signal installation, thermoplastic striping, and pavement markings. Anser Advisory / County of Kern.
YEARS OF
EXPERIENCE
Total: 33
With Parsons: 1
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science,
C
ivil Engineering
REGISTRATIONS
Civil Engineer, 64251,
C
alifornia
CERTIFICATIONS
Project Management
P
rofessional (PMP),
P
roject Management
Ins
titute
WAGNER
DANIEL B. WAGNER, PE
QA/QC
Daniel brings a wealth of experience in project development, spanning from initiation through design approval to construction completion. He excels in managing projects and providing engineering support during construction, with specialized expertise in securing project and environmental approvals. His proficiency encompasses a wide range of areas, including road and highway design, ADA compliance, drainage, right- of-way, utility coordination, traffic signal, lighting, and railroad design, and addressing noise, air quality, visual, Section 4(f) impacts, ensuring constructability, accurate cost estimating, and maintaining rigorous Quality Assurance standards.
Work Experience
Deputy Design Manager. California High-Speed Rail Authority, California High- Speed Rail Construction Package 1, Madera to Fresno, CA. 04/2017-04/2025.
Employer/Firm Primarily Responsible: Parsons. This 29-mile, $3B segment of an 800-mile high-speed rail system connecting San Diego to Sacramento, designed for trains exceeding 200 mph. Features include 27 grade separations, a 250-foot jacked box tunnel, 3.4 miles of aerial structures, major river crossings, and 2.7 miles of trench. Daniel leads a team of Parsons engineers, supporting Tutor Perini in project execution. Responsibilities encompass utility design (water, sewer, telecommunications, electrical, gas), irrigation districts, drainage, railroad operations, power drops, right-of-way, constructability reviews, and engineering support during construction. He also manages project-wide scheduling, delay analysis, and change order processes, including initiating change notices and presenting escalation justifications.
Project Engineer. City of Bakersfield, Centennial Corridor Design and Preliminary Engineering, Bakersfield, CA. 09/2011-10/2016. Employer/Firm Primarily Responsible: Parsons. Parsons provided advanced preliminary engineering for the $650M Centennial Corridor, from SR-58 to SR-99. A portion of the improvements are located on existing SR-99 from Mile Post 21.2 to 23.6.
Improvements in this area include adding collector/distributors, auxiliary lanes, and additional improvements at the SR-99/Ming Avenue Interchange. Daniel oversaw staff and subconsultants for project report preparation and approval and coordinated environmental documentation and technical studies.
YEARS OF
EXPERIENCE
Total: 20
With Parsons: 13
EDUCATION
BS, Civil
E
ngineering
REGISTRATIONS
Civil Engineer,
75814, C
alifornia
MAACK
NATHAN B. MAACK, PE, PMP, ENV SP
DESIGN REVIEW MANAGER
Nathan has experience in civil engineering design and project management in the areas of track alignments, passenger rail stations, at- grade railroad crossings, and storage and maintenance rail yards. His work on large design projects has entailed interdisciplinary coordination and project controls management covering all phases of project development from planning studies to construction. Nathan’s careful application of design criteria has resulted in economic design solutions, and his ability to understand construction contracts and bid documents has significantly reduced project costs of construction change orders.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Project Manager. Metro, LA Metro Division 20 Portal Widening Turnback Facility, Los Angeles, CA. 10/2020-12/2022. Employer:
TYLin (Prime Consultant). This highly complex $900M project involved expanding Metro’s existing Division 20 rail yard vehicle storage capacity from 100 to more than 250 train cars. Nathan managed the design team during construction, including a staff of 25+ full-time equivalent design professionals in preparing owner requested design changes. He was responsible for regularly interacting with Metro and separate Metro- contracted construction management staff and leading the design team in ensuring all designs were properly implemented during construction.
Engineering Manager. Metro, West Santa Ana Branch Transit Corridor Environmental Study, Los Angeles County, CA. 05/2018- 10/2020. Employer: WSP (Prime Consultant). This project, with a $9B capital cost estimate, involved a new 19-mile-long light rail line along primarily existing railroad right-of-way connecting Los Angeles to the Gateway Cities and terminating in Artesia, CA. Nathan led a large design team of engineers and technical specialists in completing all conceptual engineering designs to support the environmental process. A major task involved building consensus on design solutions within the design team.
Lead Civil Engineer. California High-Speed Rail Authority, Palmdale to Los Angeles Segment, Los Angeles, CA. 11/2009-12/2013.
Employer: Hatch Mott MacDonald (Prime Consultant). The $20B project involved the conceptual design of an approximately 65-mile-long high-speed rail system between Palmdale and downtown Los Angeles that included new stations, six tunnels, numerous grade separations, and realignment of commuter rail tracks. Nathan was the Task Manager for designing rail yards options, developing right-of-way plans, designing stations at five locations, and designing a new set of alternative alignments. He also managed the work of subconsultants for the right-of- way and station designs, coordinated the work assignments of internal civil designers, and facilitated biweekly design coordination meetings with discipline leads.
YEARS OF
EXPERIENCE
Total: 23
With Parsons: <1
EDUCATION
Master of Science,
S
ystems Engineering,
U
niversity of
Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science,
C
ivil Engineering,
R
utgers University–
New Brunswick
REGISTRATIONS
Civil Engineer,
C
77834, California
CERTIFICATIONS
Project Management
P
rofessional (PMP),
P
roject Management
Ins
titute
Envision Sustainability
Professional (ENV SP),
Institute for Sustainable
Infrastructure
Project Manager
Development (PMD)
Model, Parsons
JACKSON
DAMIEN JACKSON, RA, LEED AP BD+C
STATION DESIGN
Damien is an architect and project manager with Parsons. He currently serves as technical director, responsible for architecture and urban design activities of Parsons’ Rail and Bus Transit Systems and Infrastructure market. He has extensive experience in the technical design and design management of transit stations and transportation facilities. He has been involved in all aspects of design, from programming and station planning to detailing station amenities, developing designs for construction, and supporting contractors and clients during construction.
Work Experience
Deputy Design Manager. Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority, Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Phase 2B, Los Angeles, CA. 07/2019-04/2025. Employer: Parsons. Parsons, in a fully integrated joint venture, is providing engineering and design services for the $805M Foothill Gold Line Phase 2B light rail extension from Glendora to Pomona in southern California. The design-build project extends the current Metro Gold Line by approximately 10 miles. Parsons’ work includes light rail and freight track; electrification systems, including traction power supply substations and overhead catenary systems; signals and signal upgrades; commuter rail grade crossings; several new bridges; four light rail stations; utility relocations; stormwater and drainage improvements; and excavation and embankment improvements. Damien supports the project manager in overseeing and coordinating all design elements for the project, including work performed by Parsons and project subcontractors. Also serves as the architect of record for the six stations along the alignment and other elements with building code or aesthetic components.
Project Architect and Deputy Facilities Design Lead. Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation, Honolulu Rail Transit Airport Guideway and Stations Design-Build, Honolulu, HI. 11/2016-03/2025.
Employer: Parsons. Parsons is the lead designer for the design and construction of 5.2 miles of elevated double-track guideway, four elevated stations, and associated elements necessary for a $1B rail transit system.
The eastbound guideway segment begins near the USS Arizona Memorial and ends at the eastbound track station in the median of Kamehameha Highway on the east side of the Middle Street Transit Center Station.
Damien serves as the architect of record for the four stations and as deputy facilities design manager for the design-build team.
Responsibilities include coordinating the design and production of all disciplines involved in the station and landscape design and interacting with other disciplines involved in the design of the elevated guideway and systems infrastructure. Leads weekly task force and working group meetings with the client and owner during the design phase and supports the construction effort.
YEARS OF
EXPERIENCE
Total: 23
With Parsons: 15
EDUCATION
Master, Architecture,
U
niversity of California
Bachelor, Architecture,
C
olumbia University
REGISTRATIONS
Architect, C32902,
C
alifornia
Architect, 005585, New
Mexico
Architect, 25657,
Tex
as
Architect, 0401016913,
Virginia
Licensed Architect,
001024360, Il
linois
Professional Architect,
AR-
17913, Hawaii
CERTIFICATIONS
LEED AP Building
D
esign + Construction
(L
EED AP BD+C),
Green Business
Certification, Inc.
Project Manager
Certification, Parsons
LORMAND
JEFFREY R. LORMAND, RLA, OALA
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Jeff is a Parsons Landscape Architect Manager with extensive experience involving transportation landscape architecture, environmental planning, and urban design projects. His experience includes highway landscape, revegetation, and streetscape designs; intermodal and transit center studies; transit and highway aesthetic designs, including structural aesthetic elements; bikeway and pedestrian trail designs; and environmental mitigation for highways, including noise wall aesthetic treatments, wetlands mitigation designs, and visual environmental assessments.
Work Experience
Lead Landscape Architect. City of Edmonton, Valley Line West Light Rail Transit Extension (DBF, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. 11/2020- 04/2025. Employer: Parsons. The City of Edmonton selected Marigold Infrastructure Partners, an equal joint venture partnership between Colas and Parsons, as the preferred proponent for this $2.6B design-build- finance light rail transit extension, which is the second stage of the Valley Line. Jeff is responsible for leading a team of nine landscape architects and support team members in developing plans and details for this highly intricate project. Explicit corridor design elements were detailed for specific project locations, including within downtown Edmonton, Jasper Place, and the Glenora and Grovenor neighborhoods. In addition to the corridor, the team is developing the landscape architecture for the stations and stops within the project, including the West Edmonton Mall and Misericordia Stations. Responsible for functioning as the coordination point between landscape architecture and other project disciplines (civil, stations, and architecture) to ensure a seamless approach to design development and to verify that work is correctly developed by all teams.
Principal Landscape Architect. OCTA, SR 57 Northbound
Improvements, Orange County, CA. 02/2023-04/2025. Employer:
Parsons. Parsons is providing design and construction support services for the SR 57 Northbound Improvement Project between Orangewood Avenue and Katella Avenue. The scope of this $80M dollar project included preparing plans, specifications, and estimates to widen 1 mile of the northbound side of the freeway from south of Orangewood Avenue undercrossing north to the Katella Avenue undercrossing and includes constructing a fifth northbound general-purpose lane, upgrading medians and sight distances, and reconfiguring existing ramps. Jeff is responsible for leading the landscape effort, beginning with developing an aesthetics plan report outlining the proposed aesthetic treatments for the project structures and landscaping followed by developing the landscape drawings upon acceptance of the report, including preparing planting and irrigation plans in compliance with California Department of Transportation plan development requirements.
YEARS OF
EXPERIENCE
Total: 39
With Parsons: 34
EDUCATION
Master, Landscape
A
rchitecture
Bachelor of Science,
O
rnamental
Horticulture
REGISTRATIONS
Landscape Architect,
404, A
lberta
Landscape Architect,
27769, A
rizona
Landscape Architect,
3576, C
alifornia
Landscape Architect,
LA
.0000387, Colorado
Landscape Architect,
625, N
evada
Landscape Architect,
1505, N
orth Carolina
Landscape Architect,
19050468, O
ntario
Landscape Architect,
351507
-5301, Utah
Landscape Architect,
0406002273, V
irginia
Landscape Architect,
1111, Was
hington
Professional
Landscape Architect,
LA-
17945, Hawaii
Registered Landscape
A
rchitect, LA6666840,
Fl
orida
Registered Landscape
A
rchitect, LA283, New
Mexico
SHINMEI
ROBERT M. SHINMEI, PE
ROADWAY
Robert Shinmei is a transportation engineer with experience in roadway, traffic, and surveying projects through all phases of design and construction. He has supported clients including the City of Bakersfield, Los Angeles World Airports, City of Los Angeles, Caltrans, and LA Metro, bringing strong technical skills, communication, and a client-focused, team-oriented approach.
Work Experience
Project Engineer. City of Bakersfield, Centennial Corridor Southbound SR 99 to Westbound SR 58 Connector, Bakersfield, California, United States. 12/2024-Current. Employer: Parsons.
Parsons is delivering final design and right-of-way services for the $51M eighth and final connector at the SR 58/SR 99 Interchange, including a direct southbound SR 99 to westbound SR 58 connector via a flyover viaduct structure, property acquisition, and utility relocations. Robert is leading the roadway design, responsible for final plans, specifications, estimates, and ready-to-list documents.
Senior Civil Engineer. City of Bakersfield Public Works Department, Friant Kern Canal Multiuse Pathway, Bakersfield, California, United States. 11/2021-Current. Employer: Parsons. Parsons provided engineering and design services for a $16M, 6-mile multiuse bike and pedestrian path along the Friant-Kern Canal, connecting northwest Bakersfield to a Parkway Trail promoting alternative transportation, recreation, and pedestrian safety. Robert was the design lead responsible for preparing the final plans, coordinated client and agency meetings; prepared the engineer’s estimates; and provided Design Services During Construction addressing submittals and RFI’s.
Project Engineer. Centennial Corridor EB to NB Connector, Bakersfield, California, United States. 10/2022-Current. Employer:
Parsons. Parsons provided engineering and design services for the $27M improvements along the SR-58/SR-99 EB to NB loop connector. The loop connector includes widening the existing EB-SR58/SR-99 Grade Separation and a new bridge crossing over Wible Road. Robert was a task lead for various portions of the project, wrote the DSDD, and provided utility coordination and agreements for each utility owner. He’s currently supporting the city with Design Services During Construction support addressing RFI’s.
YEARS OF
EXPERIENCE
Total: 12
With Parsons: 4
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science,
C
ivil Engineering
REGISTRATIONS
Civil Engineer, 88334,
C
alifornia
CERTIFICATIONS
Project Manager
Development (PMD)
Model, Parsons
HEBERT
RICHARD HEBERT, PE
ENGINEERING INSPECTION MANAGER
Richard has experience on many civil and infrastructure design and construction projects. He has diversified experience in both the public and private sectors, working for owners as the contractor, positioning him as a strong industry leader. He contributes strong technical acumen and interpersonal skills with effective communication to oversee projects and interact across all levels of staff. His technical roles have included civil design engineer, structural design engineer, and construction temporary works design engineer. Richard’s management experience for owners includes roles as resident engineer and structures representative.
Work Experience
Project Manager. RCTC, I-15 Express Lanes Program Management, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, CA. 09/2023-08/2024.
Employer: Parsons. Parsons provided project and construction management services for the $175M I-15 Express Lanes project for RCTC. The project includes toll system planning and policy development; procurement strategy development for a design-builder, a systems integrator, and a toll operator; procurement and contract document development; conceptual engineering to support the design-build procurement; and third-party coordination to implement 14.5 miles of tolled managed lanes along I-15, including providing construction management services during construction for the design-build civil construction and the toll system installation and startup. Rich replaced the departing project manager during the construction phase of the project.
Responsibilities included managing a team of designers, field inspectors, surveyors, and administrative staff in completing construction and closing the project. Participated in change order reviews, analysis, and negotiations; project staffing updates; and contract adjustments.
Project Manager / Resident Engineer. RCTC, SR 91 Refresh, Riverside County, CA. 01/2022-02/2024. Employer: Parsons. Parsons provided design oversight and construction management services for the $26M SR 91 Refresh project, which improved an 8-mile-long stretch of the SR 91 Freeway, extending the SR 91 Express Lanes Connector design-build project. The scope included various repairs and improvements, such as ground stabilization, bridge approach slab reconstruction, and electrical repairs. Rich was responsible for providing oversight and guidance to Parsons’ project employees and for coordinating between the Riverside County Transportation Commission and on-site Parsons and subconsultant staff performing design reviews, submittal reviews, field inspections, materials testing, document management, field as-built red-line drawings, and document closeout.
Participated in change order review and analysis, project staffing updates, and contract adjustments with RCTC.
YEARS OF
EXPERIENCE
Total: 43
With Parsons: 3
EDUCATION
Bachelor of
Engineering, Civil
Engineering, Saint
Martin's University
REGISTRATIONS
Civil Engineer, 51549,
California
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Nicole DePuy
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Pasadena California 91124
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My signature above shall signify our firm’s acceptance of said contract if our firm is selected for awarding a contract for one of these projects as described in said RFQ/RFP. This acceptance is made with the understanding that the Compensation and Time for Completion clauses will be modified or created to contain the amounts and dates established for this contract.”
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