Beaumont City Council
February 18, 2025

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specifications, data, notes, manuals, warranties and all other documents of any kind or nature prepared, developed or obtained by CONTRACTOR in connection with the performance of Services performed for the CITY shall become the sole property of CITY, and CONTRACTOR shall promptly deliver all such materials to CITY upon request. At the CITY's sole discretion, CONTRACTOR may be permitted to retain original documents, and furnish reproductions to CITY upon request, at no cost to CITY.

12.02 Subject to applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations, CITY shall hold all intellectual property rights to any materials developed pursuant to this Agreement. CONTRACTOR shall not such use data or documents for purposes other than the performance of this Agreement, nor shall CONTRACTOR release, reproduce, distribute, publish, adapt for future use or any other purposes, or otherwise use, any data or other materials first produced in the performance of this Agreement, nor authorize others to do so, without the prior written consent of CITY.

12.03 CONTRACTOR shall retain and maintain, for a period not less than four years following termination of this Agreement, all-time records, accounting records and vouchers and all other records with respect to all matters concerning Services performed, compensation paid and expenses reimbursed. At any time during normal business hours and as often as CITY may deem necessary, CONTRACTOR shall make available to CITY' s agents for examination all of such records and shall permit CITY' s agents to audit, examine and reproduce such records.

13. Miscellaneous Provisions.

13.01 This Agreement, which includes all attached exhibits, supersedes any and all previous agreements, either oral or written, between the parties hereto with respect to the rendering of Services by CONTRACTOR for CITY and contains all of the covenants and agreements between the parties with respect to the rendering of such Services in any manner whatsoever. Any modification of this Agreement will be effective only if it is in writing signed by both parties.

13.02 CONTRACTOR shall not assign or otherwise transfer any rights or interest in this Agreement without the prior written consent of CITY. Unless specifically stated to the contrary in any written consent to an assignment, no assignment will release or discharge the assignor from any duty or responsibility under this Agreement.

13.03 CONTRACTOR shall timely file FPPC Form 700 Conflict of Interest Statements with CITY if required by California law and/or the CITY's conflict of interest policy.

13.04 If any legal action or proceeding, including an action for declaratory relief, is brought to enforce or interpret the provisions of this Agreement, the prevailing party will be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, in addition to any other relief to which that party may be entitled.

13.05 This Agreement is made, entered into and shall be performed in the County of Riverside in the State of California and shall in all respects be interpreted, enforced and

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governed under the laws of the State of California. The parties agree that venue in any litigation between them shall be in Riverside County, California.

13.06 CONTRACTOR covenants that neither it nor any officer or principal of its firm has any interest, nor shall they acquire any interest, either directly or indirectly, which will conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of their Services hereunder.

CONTRACTOR further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, no person having such interest shall be employed by it as an officer, employee, agent, or subcontractor.

13.07 CONTRACTOR has read and is aware of the provisions of Section 1090 et seq. and Section 87100 et seq. of the Government Code relating to conflicts of interest of public officers and employees. CONTRACTOR agrees that they are unaware of any financial or economic interest of any public officer or employee of the CITY relating to this Agreement. It is further understood and agreed that if such a financial interest does exist at the inception of this Agreement, the CITY may immediately terminate this Agreement by giving notice thereof. CONTRACTOR shall comply with the requirements of Government Code section 87100 et seq. and section 1090 in the performance of and during the term of this Agreement.

13.08 Improper Consideration. CONTRACTOR shall not offer (either directly or through an intermediary) any improper consideration such as, but not limited to, cash, discounts, services, the provision of travel or entertainment, or any items of value to any officer, employee or agent of the CITY in an attempt to secure favorable treatment regarding this Agreement or any contract awarded by CITY. The CITY, by notice, may immediately terminate this Agreement if it determines that any improper consideration as described in the preceding sentence was offered to any officer, employee or agent of the CITY with respect to the proposal and award process of this Agreement or any CITY contract. This prohibition shall apply to any amendment, extension or evaluation process once this Agreement or any CITY contract has been awarded. CONTRACTOR shall immediately report any attempt by any CITY officer, employee or agent to solicit (either directly or through an intermediary) improper consideration from CONTRACTOR.

13.09 Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is declared invalid, illegal or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the entire balance of this Agreement not so affected shall remain in full force and effect.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereby have made and executed this Agreement to be effective as of the day and year first above written.

CITY:

CITY OF BEAUMONT
By:

Mike Lara, City Mayor
Date:

ATTEST:

By:

Nicole Wheelwright, Deputy City Clerk
Date:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:

John O. Pinkney, City Attorney
Date:

CONTRACTOR:

EARTH SYSTEMS PACIFIC
Kevin L. Paul
By:

Print Name:

Title: Vice President
Date: 12/19/2024
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EXHIBIT "A"

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
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Website:
www.beaumontca.gov

BEAUMONT
-CALIFORNIA-
Request for Proposal
For
On -Call Geotechnical Engineering Services
Address:
550 E. 6th Street
Beaumont, CA 92223
Phone:
951.769.8520
Event
Date
RFP Issued
October 7, 2024
Questions submitted on Planet Bids deadline
October 17, 2024
@ 11:00 a.m.

Answers to Questions on Planet Bids will be posted
October 22, 2024
Proposals Due
October 28, 2024
@ 3:00 p.m.

Interviews (if required)
November 18 — 22, 2024
Award Date (Tentatively)
December 17, 2024
Contact:

Raveena Chara
Procurement & Contracts Specialist
[email protected]
RFP Available
City of Beaumont Planet Bids portal:
https://vendors.planetbids.com/portal/66785/bo/bo-search

1. Introduction
The CITY of Beaumont (CITY) is seeking proposals from qualified firms and individuals (Consultant) interested in providing "On -Call" or "As -Needed" Geotechnical Engineering Services for the City that include geotechnical and materials testing services, plan checking services, and services for preparing design recommendations, plans and other contract documents for public works construction projects within the CITY.

All services provided by the Consultant shall be performed by individuals who meet the qualifications, education, and certification/licensing requirements for the position. The successful Consultant shall also have the resources to provide cost-effective and timely services, including providing customer service to the CITY.

Qualified firms that submit a proposal will be evaluated in accordance with the requirements defined within this RFP. Upon successful negotiations with the CITY, the selected firm will provide professional geotechnical services for the City as described in the scope of this RFP. a. City of Rama umnnt
The CITY of Beaumont was incorporated in November 1912. The CITY is located in the western portion of Riverside County and is bounded on the west by Calimesa and unincorporated areas, on the north by the unincorporated County areas (Cherry Valley), on the south by unincorporated County areas, and the CITY of San Jacinto, and on the east by the CITY of Banning. The land area within the CITY's boundaries is approximately 26 square miles.

The CITY interacts with other government agencies, including but not limited to the California Department of Transportation, the County of Riverside, RCTC, and the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board.

3. Purpose
The CITY is seeking qualified consultants to provide geotechnical engineering and materials testing services, plan checking services, and services for preparing design recommendations, plans, and other contract documents for public works construction projects within the CITY.

4. Scope of Services
The Scope of Services for On -Call Geotechnical Engineering Services is attached as Exhibit A.

5. Additional Vendor Responsibilities
The Consultant shall be responsible for completing the specified services in accordance with the CITY's Professional Services Agreement (PSA) by Independent Contractor, a sample of which is attached (Exhibit B).

6.Term

The term of the agreement shall be determined upon the need for services and consistent with the City's policies. The initial period of the contract is three (3) years, with two one-year extensions as approved by the City Council, subject to agreement terms and the Beaumont Municipal Code.
_ ?roposal Requirement -
Proposals shall clearly address all the information requested and describe the methodology to be used to accomplish each of the project tasks. Please note: this RFP cannot identify each specific, individual task required to successfully and completely implement this project. The CITY relies on the professionalism and competence of the selected firm to be knowledgeable of the general areas identified in the scope of services. The CITY will not approve addenda to the selected firm's agreement which do not involve a substantial change from the general scope of work identified in this RFP.

The proposal shall clearly address all the information requested herein. To achieve a uniform review process and obtain the maximum degree of comparability, it is required that proposals be organized and contain all information as specified below.

A. Cover Letter: Maximum of two pages serving as an Executive Summary which shall include an understanding of the scope of services. The RFP shall be transmitted with a cover letter that must be signed by an official authorized to bind the consultant contractually. That letter accompanying the RFP shall also provide the name, title, address, and telephone number of individuals with the authority to negotiate and contractually bind the consultant. The cover letter constitutes certification by the consultant, under penalty of perjury, that the consultant complies with nondiscrimination requirements of the State and Federal Government. An unsigned proposal or one signed by an individual unauthorized to bind the consultant may be rejected.

B. Introduction/Information: Introduction of the service proposal, including a statement of understanding for the types of services contemplated. Provide a discussion on how the objectives of the scope of services will be accomplished.

Provide the name of the firm submitting the proposal, its mailing address, telephone number, and the name of the individual to contact if further information is required. Any participating firms and proposed sub -consultants shall be identified and included in the proposal (all sub -consultants must be approved by CITY prior to signing the agreement with CITY).

C. The firm's approach to delivering the scope of services. Provide a description of the firm's approach to communicating effectively with CITY staff and officials, other jurisdictional stakeholders, and the public, to facilitate successful delivery of assigned tasks.

D. Firm Profile: Provide a description of the firm, including number of professional personnel, years in business, office location(s), organizational structure (e.g., corporation, partnership, sole practitioner, etc.), areas of particular expertise, etc.

E. Location of the principal office that will be responsible for the implementation of this contract.

F. Resume of the Lead Consultant.

G. Key Personnel: Provide a summary description of the key personnel who will be involved in this project, their roles and responsibilities, and their experience in similar past projects. The proposal must name a project manager. In addition to this summary, full resumes should be provided.

H. Three to five references to include: name, address, contact person and phone number of the company, length of time services were provided, and a description of the services provided.

I. Scope of Services: Provide a description of the tasks, sub -tasks, and deliverables that will be provided. The Scope of Work Program should be presented in a logical format that can be easily attached to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA).

J. Cost proposal (including hourly rate) shall be submitted in a separate sealed envelope. This should include a not -to -exceed fee amount and fee schedule for services and hourly billable costs.

K. Any other information that should be considered, such as any special services or customer service philosophy, which defines your firm's practice.

L. The firm will be required to have professional liability insurance including liability at a minimum of one million per occurrence, worker's compensation, and vehicle coverage including comprehensive and collision insurance naming the CITY of Beaumont as additional insured. The proposal shall state whether such insurances will be in force at the time of contract execution.

8. Submittal
Submit four (4) hard copies, and one (1) digital copy in PDF format to planetbids in accordance with the bid submission deadline, which is 3:00 pm, Monday, October 28, 2024., to 550 E. 6th St, Beaumont CA 92223. The proposal must be titled "RFP for On -Call Geotechnical Consulting Services. In addition, submit a hard copy of cost proposal in a separate envelope to address listed below. Hard copies shall be addressed to:

Beaumont City Hall
550 E. Sixth Street
Beaumont, CA 92223
Request for Clarifications (RFCs) or questions regarding this RFP shall be directed in writing to:

Vincent Lopez
Project Manager
[email protected]
No RFC or questions will be accepted after 11:00 a.m. on October 17, 2024. All RFC responses will be posted on the CITY's Planet Bids Portal by October 22, 2024.

No postmarked proposals will be accepted. Once submitted, proposals, including the composition of the consulting staff, cannot be altered without prior written consent of the CITY.

All costs associated with the preparation of any proposal shall be the sole responsibility of the proposer. Each proposal shall be limited to a maximum of 20 pages single-spaced (not including resumes or addenda), using a minimum 12 -point font size.

Event
Date
RFP Issued
October 7, 2024
Questions submitted on Planet Bids deadline
October 17, 2024
@ 11:00 a.m.

Answers to Questions on Planet Bids will be posted
October 22, 2024
Proposals Due
October 28, 2024
@ 3:00 p.m.

Interviews (if required)
November 18 — 22, 2024
Award Date (Tentatively)
December 17, 2024

9. Confidentiality
Prior to the proposal submittal deadline, all proposals will be designated confidential to the extent permitted by the California Public Records Act. After the proposal submittal deadline, all responses will be regarded as public records and will be subject to review by the public. Any

language purported to render confidential all or portions of the proposals will be regarded as non -effective and will be disregarded.
10 Amendments to Request for Proposals
The CITY reserves the right to amend the RFP by addendum prior to the final proposal submittal date. The addenda will be posted on the CITY's Planet Bids Portal:
https://vendors.olanetbids.com/portal/66785/bo/bo-search Non -Commitment to CITY
This RFP does not commit the City of Beaumont to award a contract or to pay any cost incurred with the preparation of a proposal or contract for services described herein. The City may, in its sole discretion and without any obligation to act reasonably, reject any and all proposals, waive informalities and minor irregularities in any proposal reviewed, negotiate with any qualified source submitting a proposal, extend deadlines, and/or request additional information. Subsequent to negotiations, prospective Vendors may be required to submit revisions to their proposals. The City may reject any proposal that does not conform to the instructions provided in this RFP.

Additionally, the City reserves the right to negotiate all final terms and conditions of any proposal received before entering into final contract.

The City reserves the right to postpone selection for its own convenience, to withdraw this RFP at any time, and to reject any and all proposals without indicating any reason for such rejection.

As a function of the RFP process, the City of Beaumont reserves the right to remedy technical errors in response to the RFP and to modify the published scope of services and scope of work.

Proposals submitted in response to the RFP will not be returned.

12. Conflict of Inter�z.

The Consultant shall disclose any personal or professional financial, business, or other relationships with the CITY that may have an impact on the outcome of this contract or any resulting project. The consultant shall also list current clients who may have a financial interest in the outcome of this contract.

Proposal Evaluation/Selection
The CITY intends to engage the most qualified consultant available who demonstrates a thorough understanding of the CITY's needs. CITY staff will use the following criteria to evaluate the proposals:

Criteria
Points
Understanding of the Scope of Services
30 Demonstrated Professional Skill and Credentials
20

Related Experience and Previous Projects
20 Ability and Available Resources to perform the required services 30 Total
100
The CITY may request a qualification interview with the highest -ranked consultant(s) prior to determining the final ranking. This selection will be conducted according to the CITY's adopted procedures. The CITY may select the top two firms and enter into negotiation. The CITY reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.

Reference Information
Links to applicable design standards can be found on the CITY's website:
https://www.beaumontca.qov/1236/Standards
15 exhibits
A. Scope of Services
B. Sample Professional Services Agreement (PSA)

END OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

EXHIBITS TO FOLLOW

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VENDORS PROPOSAL
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RFP FOR ON -CALL GEOTECHNICAL

CONSULTING SERVICES

CITY OF BEAUMONT
EARTH

SYSTEMS
1680 Illinois Avenue, Suite 20, Perris, CA 92571 (951) 928-9799 79-811 B Country Club Drive, Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203-1244 (760) 345-1588

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Cover Letter
3 Introduction
8 Consultant Personnel
11 Project Experience and References
13 Scope of Services and Approach
18 Appendix A: Resumes
23 Appendix B: Addendum

COVER LETTER
City of Beaumont
Attn: Raveena Chara, Procurement & Contract Specialist
550 E. Sixth Street
Beaumont, CA 92223
SUBJECT: RFP FOR ON -CALL GEOTECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES Dear Ms. Chara:

EARTH

SYSTEMS
Nestled between the San Bernardino Mountains and the San Jacinto Mountains, and conveniently situated at the confluence of Interstate 10, Highway 60, and Highway 79, is the burgeoning City of Beaumont. Nearly 58,000 residents call this well -established community home and with steady residential and commercial growth anticipated for the future, the Beaumont City Council is committed to promoting civic vitality and ensuring their city remains a desirable place to live, work, and play as it continues to expand.

As part of this commitment, the City Council, with input from staff members and residents, has developed a Strategic Plan to chart the City's priorities by establishing targets and goals designed to cultivate and enhance the quality of life for all citizens. Of the 45 goals established for FY 2024-2025, over half involved projects aimed at developing and improving public facilities and infrastructure. And with those goals held closely in mind, the City has crafted a comprehensive Capital Improvement Plan which bolsters implementation of public works programs that tie into the mission, vision, values, and needs set forth in the Strategic Plan.

Earth Systems Pacific (Earth Systems) has a long-standing history of providing demonstrable and proven geotechnical engineering and consulting services to numerous municipalities with aspirations similar to those of the City of Beaumont throughout the State of California and we would be honored to aid the City in its efforts to achieve their goals. It is our pleasure to submit our proposal in response to the City's Request for Proposal for On -Call Geotechnical Consulting Services.

EXPERIENCE OF FIRM
With over five decades of experience providing geotechnical engineering services in the State of California, Earth Systems has established a reputation for technical excellence, responsive service, and development of geotechnical solutions that are innovative, cost-effective, and easily constructible. Our project portfolio includes thousands of similar projects envisioned during the course of this contract, including pavement construction and rehabilitation, public works buildings, building construction and renovation, ADA compliance, wastewater treatment plants, and stormwater retention. With eleven fully -staffed offices distributed through California, we can provide excellent technical expertise and service.
•«• QUALIFIED PROJECT TEAM
T Earth Systems employs a total staff of 130 registered geotechnical engineers, materials engineers, certified engineering geologists, inspectors and technicians and with many decades of experience in Southern California, Earth Systems brings detailed knowledge of soil, groundwater, and geologic conditions to projects planned for this region. We offer a "deep bench" of experienced and qualified technicians and inspectors to provide sampling, testing and special inspection in accordance with ASTM, Caltrans, AASHTO, and other requirements as appropriate. Mr. Kevin Paul, PE, GE, a registered geotechnical engineer with nearly 25 years of experience and managing principal of our Riverside County offices, will oversee the execution of each project assignment. Soils and materials tests are conducted by trained technicians/inspectors who are certified as appropriate by such agencies as NICET, ICC, CWI/AWS, DSA, LADBS, and Caltrans.

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DEPTH AND BREADTH OF SERVICES
Earth Systems offers a full spectrum of geotechnical, geology, environmental consulting, materials testing, and special inspection services. Our capabilities range from geotechnical consultation and design level geotechnical engineering investigations to geologic hazard studies, plan checks, materials testing, special inspection, and pavement evaluation and design. Earth Systems' laboratories have the capacity to perform hundreds of tests upon soils, Portland cement concrete, asphalt concrete, steel, masonry, and other building materials and have been accredited, accepted, validated or approved (as appropriate) for various test methods by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), the Division of the State Architect (DSA), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, and the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI). Our local laboratory is Caltrans-approved and has been evaluated by the AASHTO Accreditation Program (AAP) for compliance with AAP Procedures.

EXPERIENCE WITH ON -CALL CONTRACTS
Earth Systems holds on -call contracts with many jurisdictions throughout California, including many in Riverside County. As such, we interact routinely with various government agencies at the local, State and Federal levels. We understand the nature of public sector work, including procurement, decision -making and reporting processes. We have a strong track record of providing thorough and complete technical services while meeting budget goals, tight schedules and deadlines. Our successful performance and high level of client satisfaction are attested to by the many government contracts that we are repeatedly awarded by various public works and educational agencies.

SERVICE -ORIENTED PROJECT APPROACH
Our geotechnical engineering and materials testing professionals have an excellent history of providing well documented services for hundreds of projects. Our goal for every project is to be responsive to our client's objectives, budget, and time -frame; to use our expertise and experience to provide thorough and technically accurate assessments; to provide rapid response to requests for services; and to ensure that our thoroughness and attention to detail provide assurance to our clients that the geotechnical aspects of their projects are addressed in accordance with current professional practice as well as local jurisdictional requirements. Our involvement is flexible, and we are available to respond to any type of service request, large or small.

Earth Systems Pacific maintains insurance coverage that meets the contract requirements and such insurances will be in force at the time of contract execution.

We appreciate your consideration of Earth Systems to provide services for this contract. Please feel free to contact the undersigned if you have any questions or if any additional information is needed.

Sincerely,
Earth Systems Pacific
Kevin Paul, Principal Engineer, Vice President
Authorized Contact and Project Manager to Represent Earth Systems P: (951) 483-2977
[email protected]

LOCAL OFFICES AND

UPRINCIPAL CONTRACT
1680 Illinois Avenue, Suite 20
Perris, CA 92571
P: (951) 928-9799
F: (805) 781-0180
79-811B Country Club Drive
Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203-1244
P: (760) 345-1588
F: (805) 781-0180
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FIRM BACKGROUND
Earth Systems Pacific (Earth Systems) is a professional consulting firm with services that encompass
geotechnical engineering, engineering geology,
environmental assessment, construction monitoring,
and materials testing/special inspection. Earth
Systems, Inc. was founded as a California corporation
in 1969, with its original offices in Palo Alto and
Ventura, California. Earth Systems Pacific, a subsidiary of Earth Systems, Inc., was established as a California corporation in 1999. Office locations in California
include Bermuda Dunes, Perris, Pasadena, Ventura,
Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo, Salinas, Hollister, and
Fremont. Projects for the City would be managed from
our Perris and Bermuda Dunes Offices.

Having maintained eleven fully -staffed engineering offices and full -service materials testing laboratories for over five decades demonstrates the stability and reliability of Earth Systems. During this time period, we have built a reputation for providing thorough and professional geotechnical, geologic, and construction inspection/materials testing services. We are intimately familiar with requirements of Caltrans and Caltrans Local Assistance, as well as use of and documentation for Federally funded construction projects as they pertain to the construction. We have never been removed from a project or disqualified from proposing on a project.

Earth Systems' long history of providing geotechnical engineering, geology, and materials testing/special inspection services, lends unparalleled local knowledge of conditions and materials that may affect construction, as well as an ability to provide insight as to contributing factors to issues that may arise in public works projects.

Our proficiency in both the design and construction aspects of these projects allows us to be forward -thinking as the project progresses, and therefore anticipate potential constraints and address them before the project budget and schedule is impacted.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
With our depth and breadth of experience, we can offer the City expertise and value in development of geotechnical criteria for projects constructed as part of this contract, including buildings, water and sewer infrastructure, bridges and roadways, and public parks, as well as materials testing and special inspection during the construction process.

We are well versed in pavement construction and rehabilitation, including new construction, overlays, recycled materials, permeable pavers, and stabilization of poor subgrade conditions. We have worked with many jurisdictions throughout Southern California, providing services such as subsurface exploration, pavement coring, laboratory testing of soils, aggregate, HMA, and other pavement materials, pavement deflection studies, development of materials sampling, acceptance, and independent assurance plans, and infiltration testing for low impact development (LID) improvements. In addition to providing detailed studies, Earth Systems can assist in specific identification of any adverse geotechnical or geologic properties of sites that may adversely impact proposed projects.

Earth Systems maintains a Caltrans-approved materials testing laboratory in Bermuda Dunes staffed with skilled field and laboratory technicians. We can provide experienced and qualified technicians and inspectors to provide sampling, testing and special inspection in accordance with Caltrans Specifications and the City's Quality Assurance Plan (QAP). Our special inspectors are certified by Caltrans or ICC as appropriate in the fields of soil, aggregate, HMA, concrete, steel, and bolting.

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EARTH SYSTEMS I RFP FOR ON -CALL GEOTECHNICAL C SULTING SERVICES I OCTOBER 28, 2024 I CITY OF BEAUMONT 3 Earth Systems' history of working with local
municipalities in Riverside County dates back
over 40 years; we have provided geotechnical
and/or materials testing/special inspection
services for transportation projects, public
works buildings, water and sewer infrastructure,
libraries, public parks, and other types of
capital improvement projects. We hold on -
call contracts with many of these agencies and
these contracts are often renewed for repeated
contract terms due to the agencies' high
level of satisfaction with our services. Local
municipalities for which we have provided
services for include the following:

CITY OF BANNING

CITY OF BEAUMONT

CITY OF BLYTHE

CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY

CITY OF COACHELLA

CITY OF COLTON

CITY OF CORONA

CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS

CITY OF HEMET

CITY OF HESPERIA

CITY OF INDIAN WELLS

CITY OF INDIO

CITY OF LA QUINTA

CITY OF OXNARD

CITY OF MENIFEE

CITY OF MORENO VALLEY

CITY OF PALM DESERT

CITY OF PALM SPRINGS

CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE

CITY OF RIVERSIDE

CITY OF SANTA PAULA

CITY OF TWENTY-NINE PALMS

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

COUNTY OF ORANGE

COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO

COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE

OUR ROLE
Earth Systems' role during the design phase of projects will be to provide geotechnical consultation, geotechnical investigations, geotechnical plan checks and report
reviews, geologic hazard studies, pavement studies, core sampling and other services of a geotechnical nature that may be necessary to support design of proposed capital
improvement projects. For an on -call contract such as
this, our involvement may range from a single site visit to address a specific site issue to a full geotechnical/geologic engineering investigation.

During construction, Earth Systems will provide field
and laboratory materials testing, material identification, special inspection, and other services to document that the work performed meets the requirements of the
project plans, specifications and the requirements of the CBC, Greenbook, and/or Caltrans as appropriate.

When needed, we can act in the capacity of a third -
party peer reviewer, reviewing engineering geology
and geotechnical reports to verify compliance with
jurisdictional guidelines, applicable code requirements and the generally accepted professional standard of care.

We are available to respond to any type of service request, large or small, and recognize that staff availability and the ability to respond quickly are key for an on -call consultant to be effective in this role. We pride ourselves on our ability to develop high quality, constructible solutions that minimally impact project costs and schedules. We are
committed to deliver our work products in a timely manner and are always available and responsive to phone or
e-mail communications as well as requests for meetings or consultation with the City or members of the design team to review site conditions and discuss potential solutions.

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GO • Excellent client service and responsiveness is the hallmark of Earth Systems' reputation, and No it has earned us extensive commendations and loyalty from clients and stakeholders. We will respond rapidly to the City's requests. Our goal is to always work collaboratively with clients, the design team, and contractors while meeting tight schedules and deadlines. We will accomplish this by clear communication, always keeping the City and other stakeholders apprised of project milestones and being respectful of the project schedule and budget. Should issues arise on a project, we will immediately notify the City and work with all involved parties to come to a resolution that is practical, constructible, cost-effective, and minimizes project delays.

MONITORING BUDGETS AND SCOPES
Earth Systems recognizes the need for budget control on publicly funded projects and works collaboratively with our public agency clients to control costs associated with geotechnical and materials testing/inspection services, and we understand the need to adhere to the project's allocated budget. Prior to the start of the work, proposals and budget estimates are developed based upon reviews of project plans and contractor schedule. Geotechnical and geologic services are typically provided on a fixed fee basis; construction phase services are provided on a time -and -materials basis. During construction, the schedule of the contractor and the progress of the work are the most critical factors that can affect our fees. Other factors include the location of material fabrication, proper identification of construction materials, and the need for retests/reinspections. To avoid unanticipated budget overruns, we can implement a budget tracking system. Hours for observation or sampling/testing are estimated based upon the contractor's construction schedule, and are tracked by category, i.e. soil, concrete, asphalt concrete, etc. If the progress of the work begins to deviate significantly from that shown in the project schedule for any category, thus potentially affecting fees, the City is notified. Similarly, if other situations such as unidentified materials, nonconforming materials, or excessive retesting occur, the City is informed as to the effect upon the project budget. This will afford the City the opportunity to convene with us to discuss the factors that affect our testing/inspection fees, and to implement appropriate measures to better control the progress of the work.
0 QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL
Providing high -quality services and accurate reports is a core value at Earth Systems. All geotechnical and materials testing services will be performed in accordance with the California Building Code (CBC) requirements and Standards for Public Improvement Projects, the approved project plans and specifications, and the City's Quality Assurance Program (QAP), as applicable.

Geotechnical engineering reports comply with the requirements of Sections 1803.1 through 1803.6, and J104.3 and J104.4 of the applicable edition of California Building Code (CBC) and California Geological Survey (CGS) Special Publication 117, as applicable; geologic hazards reports comply with Section 1803.7 and J104.4 of the CBC, CGS Note 48, and CGS Special Publications 42 and 117, as applicable. Geotechnical engineering investigations are supervised by Registered Geotechnical Engineers who develop programs for subsurface exploration, laboratory analysis, and data evaluation. Projects involving a geologic scope are supervised by a Certified Engineering Geologist. All reports are peer -reviewed by another staff professional experienced with similar projects and certified or licensed in the appropriate discipline. For materials testing and special inspection projects, all work is overseen by the project manager, who visits the sites and reviews the inspection/testing program with field and laboratory personnel. All reports are reviewed by the project manager, and peer -reviewed by another professional staff member to assure report accuracy, quality and that the work adheres to the project plans, specifications, and local, state or federal requirements as applicable.

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SERVICES
Geotechnical engineering and geology services available through Earth Systems include:
• Design -level geotechnical
engineering investigations
• Geotechnical and geologic
feasibility studies
Slope stability evaluations
Fault location studies
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Liquefaction and seismicity
evaluation
• Seismic refraction/rippability
• Pavement assessment and
development of geotechnical
criteria for pavement
construction and rehabilitation,
including new construction,
overlays, recycled materials,
permeable pavers, and
stabilization of poor subgrade
conditions
• Geotechnical criteria for
shallow and deep foundations,
including caissons, driven piles,
and micropiles
• Criteria for earth retention
structures and embankments
• Rock/pavement coring
• Engineering analysis of
settlement -reduction methods
• Pavement deflection studies
• Evaluation of acceptability of
construction materials
• Development of Material
Sampling, Acceptance, and
Independent Assurance Plans
• Infiltration testing for low -
impact development (LID)
improvements
• Geotechnical observation and
testing during construction
• Failure investigations of
foundations, retaining walls,
slopes, and pavement
• Peer review services
• Full materials testing
laboratory (Caltrans) with
capability of soil and rock type
classification, determination
of shear strength, expansion
potential, compressibility, and
other geotechnical properties
of soils and other construction
materials
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• Geotechnical sampling and testing of soils
• Preparation of project -specific Materials
Sampling, Acceptance, and Independent
Assurance Testing Plans
• Special inspection and testing of soils during
earthwork and backfill operations
• Foundation excavation observation
• Special inspection of driven or drilled piles
• Sampling, testing, and inspection of hot mix
asphalt (HMA)
• Sampling and testing of Portland cement
concrete (PCC); "including slump, air content,
unit weight, and laboratory compressive
strength and flexural strength
• Sampling and testing of reinforcing steel
• Sampling and testing of masonry; including
block compliance, prism compressive strength,
mortar and grout compressive strength and
cores of completed construction
• Batch plant inspection of concrete and grout
• Special inspection of PCC
• Special inspection of masonry
• Special inspection of shop and field welding
• Special inspection and testing of high strength
bolts
• Special inspection of post -installed anchors in
PCC and masonry
• Testing or inspection of fabrics or other
construction materials
• HMA and PCC mix designs and reviews

FULL -SERVICE MATERIALS TESTING LABORATORIES
Earth Systems laboratories have the capacity to perform hundreds of tests upon soils, Portland cement concrete, asphalt concrete, steel, masonry, and other building materials. Earth Systems laboratories have been accredited, accepted, validated or approved (as appropriate) for various test methods by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), the Division of the State Architect (DSA), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, and the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI); please refer to each agency or organization's website for listings pertaining to Earth Systems' individual laboratories.

The Hollister laboratory is Caltrans-approved and has been evaluated by the AASHTO Accreditation Program (AAP) for compliance with AAP Procedures. Laboratory equipment is calibrated annually, and the calibrations are traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NISI). Materials testing is performed under the supervision of licensed professional engineers and laboratory testing is conducted by qualified and trained technicians in accordance with ASTM, Caltrans, AASHTO, and other appropriate laboratory methods.

HCAI
Department of Health Care
Access and Information rm n
AASH
re:source

CCRL A DSA
Cement and Concrete
Reference Laboratory

DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES

DIVISION OF THE STATE ARCHITECT
US Army Corps
of Engineers®
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CONSULTANT PERSONNEL

THE PROJECT TEAM
For this contract we have selected a project team that consists of dedicated and skilled geoprofessionals and technical staff that possess the required local experience, qualifications, licenses and/or certifications, and communication skills to ensure that projects are executed in a technically competent and efficient manner.

The team will be led by Mr. Kevin L. Paul, PE, GE. Mr. Paul is the managing principal of Earth Systems' Riverside County offices and will serve as both principal engineer and project manager. He will be assisted by engineering geologist/hydrogeologist Mark Spykerman, construction services specialist Mark Houghton, and project engineer Rocio Carillo. Joshua Thomas will assist with coordination of all field sampling, materials testing, and special inspection services. Mr. Thomas will assign and schedule technicians and special inspectors to perform the testing and inspection services. Geotechnical observation and materials testing staff will consist of Earth Systems' well -seasoned and experienced team of field and laboratory technicians and special inspectors who have expertise in testing and inspection of soil, aggregate, HMA, concrete, and other construction materials.

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Registered
Professional Engineer
(Geotechnical), State of
California, (No. 2930)
Registered Professional
Engineer (Civil), State of
California, (No. 70084)
Registered Professional
Engineer (Civil), State of
Arizona, (No. 53526)
Registered Professional
Engineer (Civil), State of
Nevada, (No. 22338)
KEVIN L. PAUL, PE #70084, GE #2930
Principal Engineer, Project Manager
With nearly 25 years of experience in the geotechnical engineering, materials engineering, materials testing and inspection, and environmental services field, Mr. Kevin Paul specializes in public works, water and wastewater, essential services, educational and renewable energy projects. He has been the geotechnical engineer for numerous public works projects for jurisdictions throughout Southern California, including bridges, roadways, water and sewer supply and infrastructure, trails, and buildings. His role for this contract will be principal engineer and project manager, providing technical and managerial oversight. Mr. Paul is an experienced project manager, with the responsibility of assuring high quality technical services, supervision of personnel, resolution of any technical issues that may arise, communication with the client and design/construction team, and budget management. He is directly involved in development of project scopes and proposals, coordination and preparation of project teams, direction of fieldwork, personnel and equipment, laboratory testing and analysis, and report preparation. He serves as the Engineer -of -Record for Earth Systems' Perris and Bermuda Dunes materials testing laboratories for the AASHTO Materials References Laboratory (AMRL) and Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL) accreditation, California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) certified laboratory, and Division of State Architect (DSA) Laboratory Evaluation and Acceptance (LEA) programs.

His expertise includes geotechnical investigations, engineering reports, and oversight of materials testing/special inspection for a variety of public works projects. The diverse projects for which he has provided services include airports, utilities, new buildings and renovations, parks, parking lots and roadways, railroads, water and wastewater infrastructure, and transportation related projects. Mr. Paul has worked successfully with many jurisdictions and agencies on an on -call basis, including the City of Palm Desert, City of Hemet, City of Indian Wells, City of Menifee, City of La Quinta, Rancho California Water District, Beaumont Unified School District, Eastern Municipal Water District, Coachella Valley Water District, and Desert Water Agency. His robust skill set and comprehensive understanding of local geological conditions have been instrumental to the success of a wide variety of projects and systems related to the construction of safe structures throughout the region. His experience managing on -call contracts has rendered him familiar with both the administrative and technical requirements of managing task orders and coordinating work that will be associated with this contract.

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Mr. Paul has developed a reputation for working collaboratively with clients, the design team, and contractors while meeting tight schedules and deadlines. He is a registered geotechnical engineer in the State of California, and a registered professional engineer in the States of California, Nevada, and Arizona. He obtained a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Ryerson Polytechnic University in Toronto, Canada. He has been employed with Earth Systems since 2011.

For this contract, Kevin will:
• Serve as Earth Systems' contact with the City of
Beaumont's project manager and other members of
the design and construction teams as appropriate
• Select an appropriate project team and familiarize
them with project requirements, schedules, and
budgets
• Schedule and supervise field services
• Review field data and determine appropriate
laboratory testing programs
• Perform geotechnical analysis of field and laboratory data and develop appropriate geotechnical
engineering recommendations based upon findings
• Prepare and/or review technical reports
Registered Engineering
Geologist, State of
California (No. 1174)
Registered Professional
Geologist, State of
California (No. 3800)
Certified
Hydrogeologist, State of
California (No. 331)
Registered Professional
Engineer (Civil), State of
California, (No. 75721)
• Provide oversight of field investigations, site
grading observations, foundation engineering and
inspections, and special inspection/materials testing
services during construction
• Evaluate earth -retaining structures and excavations
• Supervise groundwater investigations and testing
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and milestones
• Attend meetings throughout the duration of projects
• Assure that the work is completed in a timely
manner and conforms to regulatory requirements,
the project proposal, and client and design team
expectations
MARK S. SPYKERMAN, PG #3800, EG #1174, HG #331
Principal Engineering Geologist, Hydrogeologist
As a principal engineering geologist with Earth Systems, Mark Spykerman is responsible for evaluation of the impact of geologic and hydrologic conditions upon proposed developments.

Certified by the State of California as a professional geologist, engineering geologist, and hydrogeologist, Mr. Spykerman has over 45 years of experience on public works projects, authoring hundreds of reports that have been reviewed and approved by the California Geologic Survey (CGS). He has been responsible for oversight and management of large- scale field operations, including managing, training, and mentoring staff.

Mr. Spykerman's areas of expertise include geologic hazards assessments, seismic analysis, fault investigation, analysis of liquefaction and lateral spreading, rockfall and slope stability evaluation. He is thoroughly familiar with the requirements of California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 24, the California Building Code (CBC) and the California Geological Survey's (CGS) Note 48 Checklist. Geologic analyses are performed in accordance with the CGS guidance document Special Publication 117A for earthquake and landslide hazards. Mr. Spykerman received his Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from California State University Fresno.

ROCIO CARRILLO, PE
Project Engineer
A registered civil engineer with over 15 years of experience in the geotechnical field, Ms. Carrillo supervises subsurface exploration programs, provides analysis of field and laboratory test data, prepares geotechnical engineering reports, and oversees the geotechnical/materials testing aspects of projects during construction. Her extensive field experience and variety of projects that she has been involved in has allowed her to develop familiarity with the often complex geologic and geotechnical conditions that characterize the various regions of southern California. She has been involved in numerous geotechnical engineering investigations for public works projects, ranging from parking lots to large-scale infrastructure. Ms. Carrillo obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and a Master of Science degree in Geotechnical Engineering from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). She has been employed with Earth Systems since 2018.

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ACI Concrete Testing
Technician, Levels I and II
NICET, Construction,
Lab, Exploration, Level III
ICC Reinforced Masonry
and Concrete
CGEA CET No. 193

MARK HOUGHTON
Construction Testing Services
Mr. Houghton has over 35 of years of experience providing materials testing, geotechnical observation and special inspection. Mr. Houghton oversees our staff of soil technicians and certified special inspectors with appropriate ICC, DSA, NICET, AWS, and other credentials. For this project, Mr. Houghton will provide technical oversight and quality control of the technicians and inspectors assigned to projects undertaken as part of this contract. Mr. Houghton manages the geotechnical and special inspection/materials testing team in strict adherence to CBC code requirements, project plans and specifications. He provides materials testing oversight and assists with signatory review of laboratory tests, as well as any forensic evaluation that may be needed.

Please see the Appendix for full resumes of key personnel.

FIELD AND LABORATORY CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING STAFF For construction materials testing, we will utilize highly qualified and experienced field and laboratory staff that have provided excellent service for past public works projects. They can provide geotechnical and materials testing services in accordance with ASTM, Caltrans, or other applicable standards; each technician or inspector assigned will be certified in the appropriate specialty for the work being performed. Our field staff is known for providing exemplary service, demonstrating their ability to work collaboratively with project inspectors, design consultants, and contractors alike, and earning outstanding commendations for their work. Their familiarity with ASTM, CBC and Caltrans requirements, protocols, and various software programs used during construction will facilitate the smooth execution of the soils and materials testing aspects of projects. The team includes the following members:

JOSH THOMAS
Field and Laboratory Supervisor

JUAN NUNEZ
Supervisory Soils and Materials
Technician
ACI and Caltrans-Certified

JULIAN GEISINGER
Senior Soils Inspector
ICC-Certified

JOSE MURILLO
Soils/Materials Laboratory
Technician
ACI, NICET, and Caltrans-Certified

JARED LARGE
Field Technician/Special Inspector
ACI, NICET, ICC and Caltrans-
Certified

JOHN BONAFEDE
Special Inspector
AWS-Certified, ICC-Certified, ACI-
Certified

ERIC LEWIS
Special Inspector
AWS-Certified

SUBCONTRACTORS
Earth Systems has the capability to provide the core services required for this contract in-house. We have an extensive network of subcontractor relationships to provide support services such as drilling, traffic control, soil corrosivity, and hazardous material chemical analysis. When retaining subcontractors, we ensure that their qualifications meet the requirements of the City as well as our own quality expectations, including appropriate certifications as necessary.

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PROJECT EXPERIENCE AND REFERENCES

ON -CALL PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT, HEMET, CA (2024 - 2026)
Earth Systems was recently awarded a two-year On -Call Professional Services Contract to provide geotechnical engineering and materials testing services for the City of Hemet, located in the San Jacinto Valley in Riverside County. The scope of work for the contract includes engineering investigations and design services, pavement evaluation and design, and geotechnical observation and testing, and materials testing and inspection for anticipated capital improvement public works projects such as waterline improvements, storm drainage replacement, water main upgrades, replacements, and installations, sewer manhole rehabilitation, and sewer main replacements. To date, Earth Systems has provided geotechnical materials testing/special inspection services for city-wide pavement rehabilitation and performed peer review services for the City as their plan checker of consultant reports.

City of Hemet
Attn: Jilleen Ferris, P.E.
445 East Florida Avenue
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-2360
[email protected]

ON -CALL PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT, INDIAN WELLS, CA (1994- PRESENT)
Earth Systems has provided geotechnical, environmental assessment, materials testing, and special inspection services on an on -call basis for the City of Indian Wells for over three decades. Among the various task assignments that have arisen during the course of the on -call contract are peer review services. These services have involved review of geotechnical reports prepared by geotechnical consultants for projects under the jurisdiction of the City of Indian Wells. The reviews typically involve evaluation of the adequacy of the reports, including the investigations and analyses performed, the soundness of the conclusions and recommendations, and whether the reports and plans meet the generally accepted professional standard of care and are in compliance with City policies and guidelines.

City of Indian Wells
Attn: Mr. Ken Seumalo
44-950 El Dorado Drive
Indian Wells, CA 92210
(760) 346-2489
[email protected]

VEILE AVENUE AND ELM AVENUE PAVEMENT EVALUATION,
BEAUMONT, CA (2023)
Earth Systems was retained to conduct a geotechnical evaluation for the purpose of providing pavement recommendations for existing pavement and proposed road sections on Veile and Elm Avenues in the City of Beaumont, California.

The conditions along each road were visually assessed and historic and current aerial images were reviewed by Earth Systems personnel to identify past use, topography, and drainage. One (1) boring and six (6) asphalt cores were drilled to determine existing asphalt concrete and aggregate base thickness, and samples of subgrade materials were obtained and taken to our Bermuda Dunes laboratory for testing. The resulting report prepared by Earth Systems presented geotechnical recommendations for street repair and replacement options in conformance with City of Beaumont's roadway specifications and standards.

Such recommendations covered pavement design, roadway area preparation, asphalt concrete paving and placement, concrete placement and curing, and drainage and maintenance.

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Services
Attn: Mr. Alex Knicker
10170 Church Ranch Way
Riverside, CA 92501
(720) 531-8350
alex.knicker@
westwoodps.com

DILLON ROAD EMERGENCY REPAIR, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA (2023) Earth Systems performed a limited geotechnical study to address geotechnical recommendations for the reconstruction of the roadway in response to road damage created by Tropical Storm Hilary in 2023. The storm caused partial roadway washout and closed traffic through the Mission Creek crossing at Dillon Road in Desert Hot Springs, California. The Palm Springs area normally obtains

0.18 inches of rain for August, but Tropical Storm Hilary brought almost 4 inches of rain to the lower areas of the city of Palm Springs area and even more in the higher mountain's tributary to Palm Springs and Desert Hot Springs area. Earth Systems performed a site visit and observed and collected data from the damaged area. Engineering analyses were performed on the data obtained and recommendations for design parameters were presented for earthwork and pavement sections for roadway repairs in a limited geotechnical engineering report. During emergency repair of the roadway (under Federal Funding), Earth Systems performed the grading observation and compaction testing, as well as concrete sampling for slope armoring, culverts and cutoff walls.

City of Desert Hot
Springs
Attn: Mr. Danny Porras
11999 Palm Drive
Desert Hot Springs, CA
92240
(760) 329-6411
[email protected]

CATHEDRAL CITY AMPHITHEATER PROJECT, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA (2019 - 2020)
Earth Systems provided geotechnical recommendations for this project, which consisted of a stage structure for a proposed amphitheater in Cathedral City, California. The $2.8 million amphitheater is part of City's effort to revitalize its downtown into an Arts and Theater District. The amphitheater is adjacent to the Civic Center at the intersection of Cathedral Canyon Drive and Avenida Lalo Guerrero. Recommendations by Earth Systems presented options for site grading in foundation areas to allow flexibility for the client to select the most cost-effective approach based upon available budget and project objectives.

Geotechnical criteria were also developed for excavation, utility trenches, and foundations. During construction, Earth Systems provided geotechnical observation and materials testing.

City of Cathedral City
Attn: Mr. John A. Corella
68-700 Avenida Lalo
Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-0327
[email protected]
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TECHNICAL APPROACH AND TIMELINE
As this is an on -call contract, services of varying natures could be needed by the City to support Capital Improvement Project needs. The following are brief descriptions of the types of services that we envision could be required under this contract, and our technical approach to each. We have provided services of the nature described below for new buildings, additions to existing buildings, parks, pavement (both new construction and rehabilitation), pedestrian and bicycle pathways, bridges (new construction, repairs and seismic retrofits), and water/sewer/storm infrastructure.

GEOTECHNICAL FEASIBILITY ASSESSMENTS
When a property is under consideration for a project, a geotechnical feasibility assessment can be invaluable to assess conditions that may affect the desired use of the site. Studies may include geologic research, review of aerial photographs and possibly limited subsurface exploration to identify potential geologic constraints, infiltrometer testing to determine suitability for on -site storm water retention or detention, or percolation tests to determine suitability for on -site effluent disposal. Such studies allow for informed decision making before investing further time and expense into a particular site.

GEOLOGIC HAZARD STUDIES
Projects involving a geologic scope are supervised by a Certified Engineering Geologist. These may be stand-alone reports or may be incorporated into the geotechnical investigation. Depending upon the type of project, the work may include a review of geologic literature and maps, air photo interpretation, seismic refraction surveys, fault investigation, excavation of exploratory trenches, borings and down -hole logging, and various types of software analysis. Typical projects include geologic hazard studies, landslide evaluations, ocean bluff retreat studies, wave run-up analyses, andgeophysical explorations. Geologic hazards reports comply with Section 1803.6 of the CBC, California Geological Survey Note 48, and Special Publications 42 and 117, as applicable.

PAVEMENT STUDIES
Earth Systems has extensive experience and expertise in development of geotechnical criteria for pavement construction and rehabilitation, including new construction, overlays, recycled materials, permeable pavers, and stabilization of poor subgrade conditions. We have worked with many jurisdictions throughout central and southern California, providing services such as subsurface exploration, pavement coring, laboratory testing of soils, aggregate, HMA, and other pavement materials, pavement deflection studies, development of materials sampling, acceptance, and Independent assurance plans, and infiltration testing for low impact development (LID) improvements. In addition to providing detailed studies, Earth Systems can assist in specific identification of any adverse geotechnical or geologic properties that may adversely impact proposed roadway projects. We are familiar with typical jurisdictional concerns regarding various approaches to pavement rehabilitation and maintenance, and our recommendations have resulted in significant cost savings for various cities for which we have provided services.

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DESIGN LEVEL GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING INVESTIGATIONS
Literature Review and Field Exploration Planning. Following receipt of a notice to proceed, our services typically begin by reviewing select geologic and geotechnical literature pertaining to the project. This will include a review of various hazard, fault and geologic maps prepared by the California Geological Survey, the U.S. Geological Survey, Riverside County, and other governmental agencies as they relate to the site. We coordinate with the design team with respect to specific needs for geotechnical investigation and recommendations as necessary. A site reconnaissance is performed by the project engineer to review the site and establish existing conditions prior to initiating the field program. Proposed exploration locations are identified, marked in the field and cleared with known utility lines as identified by Underground Service Alert [USA].

Field Exploration. Depending upon project requirements, field exploration can employ a variety of techniques, including hollow -stem auger drilling, cone penetrometer test (CPT) soundings, mud -rotary, rock coring, continuous coring, test pits, and other methods. Exploration depths are subject to adjustment depending upon the subsurface conditions encountered. Deeper borings are typically utilized to evaluate the potential for differential soil settlement, seismic induced settlements, and to verify that shallow groundwater is not present at the site. Standard Penetration Tests (SPT) and California Sampler Tests are performed and recorded, and samples are obtained at appropriate intervals.

If appropriate for the project, percolation testing or infiltration testing may be part of the field exploration program.

Soils are logged by a staff professional in general accordance with the Unified Soil Classification System. Soil samples are obtained and tested in the laboratory to confirm soil classifications and determine physical soil properties.

Laboratory Testing. Laboratory testing of soil samples is conducted to evaluate the physical and engineering properties of the subsurface materials. Most laboratory testing is conducted in-house at our own fully -accredited materials testing laboratories; however, specialty testing such as soil corrosivity, acidity, boron and other chemical properties will be subcontracted to a laboratory that specializes in such analysis. Typical physical soil property tests include the following:
• Grain size analysis
• Moisture/density
• Direct shear
Hydrocollapse potential
R -Value
Maximum density vs. optimum
moisture
• Expansion index
• Soil corrosivity and other chemical
properties
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Geotechnical Engineering Analysis. The field and laboratory data are analyzed by a California Registered Geotechnical Engineer and geotechnical recommendations are developed for the project. Design considerations include evaluation of appropriate foundation systems based upon the site conditions and proposed project, lateral earth pressures for retaining structures, and floor slab support. Geotechnical recommendations for site preparation and grading include rough and fine grading, allowable slope inclinations, suitability of the soils for use as fill, soil expansion characteristics, and potential for hydrocollapse. The potential for seismic shaking and surface ground rupture are analyzed, as well as associated effects such as liquefaction, and seismically induced settlement.

Geotechnical Engineering Report. The geotechnical report typically includes a description of the project, a summary of the existing site conditions, a detailed summary of the field and laboratory components of the investigation, vicinity and site maps showing the locations and elevations of each test boring location, detailed logs of borings, and presentation of field observations, including geological and topographical features, with an appraisal of the terrain and the hydrogeological conditions. Geologic hazards evaluations include Identification of potential geological hazards associated with proposed site, including fault hazard analysis, potential for strong earthquake shaking and ground rupture, landslide and other types of soil instability, flooding, expansive soil, erosion, soil liquefaction and subsidence. Potential for corrosive or reactive soils, including sulphate and chloride characteristics are addressed, along with options for mitigation. If desired by the City, we can provide draft reports for review and comments prior to issuing the final reports.

Geotechnical recommendations typically include:
• Subgrade preparation and grading for rough and finish grading of the site, building pad, and paved areas, with discussion of the extent of over -excavation and re -compaction, fill placement, moisture conditioning and percent compaction as applicable.
• Anticipated shrinkage and bulking factor for on -site soils. • Recommendations for excavation and mitigation of rock encountered, if applicable, including discussion of any hard rock materials.
• Recommended cement type for concrete based upon results of soil corrosivity testing and analysis. • Foundation design criteria, considering vertical and lateral load supporting capacities, including soil bearing pressures, compaction methods at retaining/foundation walls, consideration of the effect of stepped footings, and anticipated settlement.
• Active, passive and coefficient of friction for walls, as well as seismic pressures for retaining walls or structures over 6 feet high.
• Recommendations for pipe -based drainage relief behind retaining walls. • Slab -on -grade design criteria, including recommendations for expansive soil protection as applicable. • Recommended program for geotechnical observation and testing during construction. • Geotechnical engineering reports comply in scope and detail with the requirements of Sections 1803.1 through 1803.7, J1O4.3 and J1O4.4 of the 2019 California Building Code. The geologic aspects of the report comply with CGS Special Publications 42 and 117A. Seismic design parameters are developed in accordance with Chapter 16 of the 2019 CBC and ASCE 7-16. All reporting and deliverables are reviewed, signed, and validated as true and accurate by a California Registered Geotechnical Engineer and Engineering Geologist.

Timeline: Geotechnical reports are typically available 6 to 8 weeks following receipt of the notice -to -proceed.

Verbal results of field and laboratory testing, as well as preliminary geotechnical recommendations, can be provided to design team member as soon as available.

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PLAN REVIEW SERVICES
Earth Systems' geotechnical engineers and geologists are available to review grading, drainage, landscape, and structural plans and details to verify that the recommendations of the geotechnical engineering and/or geologic report have been adequately incorporated into the project plans and specifications, and met the intent of the recommendations from a geotechnical/geologic perspective. Letter reports can be prepared to summarize the findings and any recommendations as necessary. Geotechnical reports can also be reviewed for consistency to standard of care and code requirements.

CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT MATERIALS TESTING AND SPECIAL INSPECTION SERVICES The role of materials testing/inspection firm in this capacity is to document that the work the work performed meets the requirements of the geotechnical engineering report, the project plans, specifications, the California Building Code, the City's QAP, Greenbook, and other jurisdictional requirements as applicable. In addition to on -site sampling, testing, special inspection, and associated laboratory support, tasks may include meeting attendance at design/ construction meetings, project close-out assistance, and resolution of any testing or inspection issues that may arise during the course of construction.

Scheduling and Coordination. Scheduling of services is conducted through our dispatcher, who is available (in person, not an answering service) from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Sampling and testing is typically be conducted at the direction of the construction manager (CM) or other designated representative. Once the technician or inspector arrives at the site, he or she coordinates directly with the on -site representative. Daily reports detailing the progress of the work and the services provided are left at the site.

Special Inspection and Materials Sampling/Testing. Special inspectors and technicians assigned to the project are certified by ICC, ACI, or AWS for the appropriate specialty; technicians are nuclear -gauge certified and appropriately trained in earthwork testing methods, including sand cone if required by the project specifications.

Reporting. The results of the tests/inspections are provided in periodic summary reports, typically within 14 days from the date of the last test/inspection. Materials test reports are provided within 48 hours of the completion of the tests. A Summary Log of Acceptance Testing is maintained, and the frequency of testing is monitored to assure consistency with project plans and specifications as applicable. All test reports are prepared or reviewed by Earth Systems' Principal Engineer/Project Manager, Kevin Paul, PE, GE.

Test reports are sent to the client and others as designated by the client. Test reports include all of the test results, regardless of the satisfactory or unsatisfactory outcome of the tests. The reports indicate the location of samples, any special sampling procedures used (as applicable) and clearly indicate what materials were sampled and what test methods were used. Concrete test reports show the specified design strength. The test reports contain a definitive statement as to whether or not the materials tested comply with the project plans, specifications, and City requirements as appropriate. Any deviations are promptly reported. Test results not meeting the project requirements are logged separately and the retests or remedial measures taken are reported. All reports are reviewed by the project manager, and peer -reviewed by another professional staff member to assure report accuracy and quality. We are committed to deliver our work products in a timely manner and are always available and responsive to phone or e-mail communications as well as requests for meetings or joint filed efforts.

Timeline: Daily field reports are left at the site upon completion of work, generally to the Resident Inspector or Construction manager. Materials test reports are provided within 48 hours following completion of the tests.

The results of the tests/inspections can be provided in formal, periodic summary reports, typically within 14 days from the date of the last test/inspection.

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ADDITIONAL AVAILABLE SERVICES:

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Earth Systems' environmental team provides expertise in the detection, assessment, and remediation of soil and groundwater contamination. Early detection of soil and groundwater contamination can be critical for buyers, lenders, or other parties when considering a site for development. Earth Systems' goal is to assist clients in the environmental assessment process and develop timely and cost-effective solutions to environmental compliance issues by combining innovative technology and in-depth knowledge of environmental regulations, with consideration of the client's budget and objectives.

GEOTECHNICAL CONSULTATION
For some on -call contracts, geotechnical engineering/geologic investigation may not be necessary, but there may be concerns of a geotechnical nature for which the City would like expert advice, such as a high groundwater condition or unstable soils. Earth Systems has a full staff of experienced geotechnical engineers and geologists available to provide such consultation on an as -needed basis. We can also provide consultation regarding issues such as pavement deterioration, unstable slopes, or forensic studies for buildings or other structures.

INFILTRATION/PERCOLATION TESTING
Infiltration and/or percolation testing may be performed for projects where low -impact developments such as on -site stormwater retention or infiltration is planned, or where on -site wastewater disposal may be necessary. Services may include excavation of witness pits or borings to identify the soil profile; drilling, presaturation and testing of percolation test holes, double -ring infiltration testing, along with interpretation of test data and preparation of a written report.

FORENSIC STUDIES
Occasionally, issues with an existing structure occur in the form of cracks, settlement, or other forms of distress.

Causes can range from deficiencies in construction materials, improper construction techniques, settlement of artificial fill soils, or other factors. Identification of the cause of distress is key to developing an appropriate mitigation strategy. Earth Systems has a wide array of forensic services and tools available to assist in forensic evaluation, include floor level surveys, unreinforced masonry testing, concrete evaluation, structure load testing, tendon/reinforcing steel location, pulse velocity testing, and sounding/echo impact testing.

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APPENDIX A: RESUMES
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REGISTRATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Professional
Engineer (Geotechnical), State
of California, (No. 2930)
Registered Professional
Engineer (Civil), State of
California, (No. 70084)
Registered Professional
Engineer (Civil), State of
Arizona, (No. 53526)
Registered Professional
Engineer (Civil), State of
Nevada, (No. 22338)
Certified Radiation Safety
Officer
OSHA 40 Hour Safety
Loss Prevention System (LPS)
Program
Exxon Mobil Oil Corporation,
Loss Prevention System Safety
Program
Personal Leadership Essentials,
16 Hour Course
16 hr. Principal Leadership
Course

EDUCATION
B.S., Civil Engineering, Ryerson
Polytechnic University,
Toronto, Canada
AWARDS
Excellence Award for Major
Retail, Commercial and
Industrial Project Excellence,
Technical Training Seminar, Best
Project/Project Management
for 75 -million -dollar renovation
of the Galleria at Tyler Mall in
Riverside, California. Company
Fees over $1.5 million.

American Society of Civil
Engineers — Flood Management
Project of the Year— Riverside
County Flood Control and
Water Conservation District -
Eagle Canyon Dam and Debris
Basin — Riverside and Los
Angeles Chapter and California
award winner.

EMAIL
[email protected]
KEVIN L. PAUL, PE, GE
Principal Geotechnical Engineer/Project Engineer
With nearly 25 years of experience in the geotechnical engineering, materials engineering, materials testing and inspection, and environmental services field, Mr. Kevin Paul specializes in public works, water and wastewater, essential services, educational and renewable energy projects. He has been the geotechnical engineer for numerous public works projects for jurisdictions throughout Southern California, including bridges, roadways, water and sewer supply and infrastructure, trails, and buildings. His role for this contract will be principal engineer and project manager, providing technical and managerial oversight. Mr. Paul is an experienced project manager, with the responsibility of assuring high quality technical services, supervision of personnel, resolution of any technical issues that may arise, communication with the client and design/construction team, and budget management.

He is directly involved in development of project scopes and proposals, coordination and preparation of project teams, direction of fieldwork, personnel and equipment, laboratory testing and analysis, and report preparation. He serves as the Engineer -of -Record for Earth Systems' Perris and Bermuda Dunes materials testing laboratories for the AASHTO Materials References Laboratory (AMRL) and Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL) accreditation, California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) certified laboratory, and Division of State Architect (DSA) Laboratory Evaluation and Acceptance (LEA) programs.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Geotechnical engineering studies,
including subsurface exploration,
laboratory testing of soil samples,
engineering analyses, and report
preparation
• Geotechnical aspects of mass grading and
excavation operations
• Geotechnical parameters for shallow and
deep foundation systems
• Supervision of grading observation and
special inspection personnel during
construction activities

PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• Geotechnical aspects of shoring design
• Engineering analyses relating to
seismically induced and static
settlements, slope stability, soil
liquefaction, and slope stabilization
• Reclamation of existing pavements, such
as in -place pulverization and cement
stabilization
• Third -party reviews of geotechnical
reports
• Veile Avenue and Elm Avenue Pavement Evaluation, Beaumont, CA • Avenida Miravilla & Beaumont Avenue K -Rail, Cherry Valley, CA • Dillon Road Emergency Repair, Desert Hot Springs, CA
• City of Indian Wells On -Call Services, Indian Wells, CA • City of Hemet On -Call Services, Hemet, CA
• Cathedral City Community Amphitheatre, Cathedral City, CA • City of Cathedral City On -Call Services, Cathedral City, CA • City of Temecula Citywide Street Repair, Riverside County, CA • Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District On -Call Services, Riverside, CA
• Riverside Public Utilities, Utility Pole Installation, Riverside, CA • Beaumont Unified School District New K-12 Schools and Modernization, Beaumont, CA Paae 1181 of 1627
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CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Engineering
Geologist, State of California
(No. 1174)
Registered Professional
Geologist, State of California
(No. 3800)
Certified Hydrogeologist, State
of California (No. 331)

EDUCATION
B.S., Geology, California State
University, Fresno

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Association of Engineering and
Environmental Geologists
Seismological Society of
America
EMAIL
[email protected]

MARK SPYKERMAN, PG, EG, HG
Principal Engineering Geologist, Hydrogeologist
As a principal engineering geologist with Earth Systems, Mark Spykerman is responsible for evaluation of the impact of geologic and hydrologic conditions upon proposed developments.

Certified by the State of California as a professional geologist, engineering geologist, and hydrogeologist, Mr. Spykerman has over 45 years of experience on public works projects, authoring hundreds of reports that have been reviewed and approved by the California Geologic Survey (CGS). He has been responsible for oversight and management of large- scale field operations, including managing, training, and mentoring staff.

Mr. Spykerman's areas of expertise include geologic hazards assessments, seismic analysis, fault investigation, analysis of liquefaction and lateral spreading, rockfall and slope stability evaluation. He is thoroughly familiar with the requirements of California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 24, the California Building Code (CBC) and the California Geological Survey's (CGS) Note 48 Checklist. Geologic analyses are performed in accordance with the CGS guidance document Special Publication 117A for earthquake and landslide hazards. Mr. Spykerman received his Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from California State University Fresno.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Geologic hazard studies
• Landslide evaluation and mitigation
• Seismic analysis, including
determination of design peak bedrock
accelerations, design earthquake
magnitudes, and seismic response
spectra
• Fault investigation and assessment of
potential for fault rupture

PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• Evaluation of liquefaction and lateral
spreading potential
• Slope stability analysis
• Slope reinforcement
• Erosion studies and mitigation
• Fluvial geomorphology
• Assessment of potential for naturally -
occurring asbestos (NOA) and radon
• Avenida Miravilla & Beaumont Avenue K -Rail, Cherry Valley, CA • City of Beaumont Wastewater Treatment Plant Solar Project, Beaumont, CA • City of Hemet On -Call Services, Hemet, CA
• Cathedral City Community Amphitheatre, Cathedral City, CA • Dillon Road Emergency Repair, Desert Hot Springs, CA
• City of Menifee On -Call Services, Menifee, CA
• Evans Park, Menifee, CA
• Murrieta Road Street, Menifee, CA
• Lamprey Street, Menifee, CA
• Haun and Holland Widening, Menifee, CA
• Commercial Development, Dinah Shore Drive, Palm Desert, CA • City of Garden Grove Water, Sewer and Street Improvements, Garden Grove, CA • City of Banning AC Overlay, Pavement, Rehabilitation & Sidewalk Improvements, Banning, CA
• Sewer Bypass Alignments, Warm Springs Crossing, Church Street, Pedley Road, Highland, CA
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CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Professional
Engineer (Civil), State of
California, (No. 75721)
40 Hour HazwoperTraining

EDUCATION
M.S., Geotechnical
Engineering, University of
California, Los Angeles
B.S., Civil Engineering,
University of California, Los
Angeles
EMAIL
[email protected]

ROCIO CARRILLO, PE
Project Engineer
A registered civil engineer with over 15 years of experience in the geotechnical field, Ms. Carrillo supervises subsurface exploration programs, provides analysis of field and laboratory test data, prepares geotechnical engineering reports, and oversees the geotechnical/materials testing aspects of projects during construction. Her extensive field experience and variety of projects that she has been involved in has allowed her to develop familiarity with the often complex geologic and geotechnical conditions that characterize the various regions of southern California. She has been involved in numerous geotechnical engineering investigations for public works projects, ranging from parking lots to large-scale infrastructure. Ms. Carrillo obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and a Master of Science degree in Geotechnical Engineering from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). She has been employed with Earth Systems since 2018.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Geotechnical analysis of soil/structure
interaction
• Evaluation of liquefaction potential
• Interpretation of cone penetrometer
data
• Settlement analysis

PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• Analysis of slopes for local and global
stability
• Development of geotechnical criteria for
bearing capacity, lateral earth pressures,
pavement design, and deep excavations
• Shear key and buttress design for
landslide stabilization
• Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Building 6 Modular Upgrade, Riverside, CA
• Riverside County Flood Control & Water District, Tachevah Dam Land Evaluation, Palm Springs, CA
• Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, 3 Avenida Miravilla & Beaumont Ave. K -Rail Support Pins Drill, Cherry Valley, CA • CIP 23-04 Romoland 3rd St. Improvements, Menifee, CA
• Horseshoe Lake Park Improvements, Jurupa Valley, CA
• Vernola Family Park Expansion, Jurupa Valley, CA
• The Living Desert Australian Aviary Project, Palm Desert, CA • The Living Desert Crossroads of Conservation Project, Palm Desert, CA • Potrero Fire Station, Potrero, CA
• Patton Waterline Replacement, Patton, CA
• Mojave PUD Cache Creek Pipeline Replacement, Kern, CA • City of Lancaster Master Planned Drainage Storm Drain Alignment, Lancaster, CA • Avenida Miravilla and Beaumont Avenue K -Rail Support Pins, Cherry Valley and Beaumont, CA
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REGISTRATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS
ACI Concrete Testing
Technician, Levels I and II
NICET, Construction, Lab,
Exploration, Level III
ICC Reinforced Concrete, No.
0845226-88
ICC Reinforced Masonry, No.
0845336-84
CGEA CET No. 193

EDUCATION
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA
NRMCA Pervious Concrete
Technician Training
OSHA 40 -Hour Safety Trained
Loss Prevention System
Program Trained
American Concrete Institute
Troubleshooting Concrete
Construction Training
California Geotechnical
Engineers Association
Technician Certification
Program

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
International Code Council
(ICC)
American Concrete Institute
(ACI)
California Geotechnical
Engineers Association (CGEA)
National Institute for
Certification Engineering
Technologies (NICET)
National Ready Mixed
Concrete Association (NRMCA)
EMAIL
[email protected]

MARK HOUGHTON
Construction Testing Services
Mr. Houghton has over 35 of years of experience providing materials testing, geotechnical observation and special inspection. Mr. Houghton oversees our staff of soil technicians and certified special inspectors with appropriate ICC, DSA, NICET, AWS, and other credentials.

For this project, Mr. Houghton will provide technical oversight and quality control of the technicians and inspectors assigned to projects undertaken as part of this contract. Mr.

Houghton manages the geotechnical and special inspection/materials testing team in strict adherence to CBC code requirements, project plans and specifications. He provides materials testing oversight and assists with signatory review of laboratory tests, as well as any forensic evaluation that may be needed.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Special inspection of various types of
foundations, including caissons, driven
piles, and micropiles
• Shop and field welding inspection
• Special inspection of reinforced, pre-
stressed, and lightweight concrete
• Special inspection of spray -applied
fireproofing
• Masonry sampling, testing and special
inspection
• Torque testing and proof load/pull
testing of bolts and anchors
• Materials testing of specialty materials

PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• Preparation of cost estimates
• Forensic testing and evaluation of
distressed structures using destructive
and nondestructive methods
• Ultrasound, radar, and thermography
testing
• Determination of size and location
of reinforcing steel in concrete block
structures
• Laboratory testing of construction
materials, including grout, masonry,
concrete, asphalt, soils, and structural
and reinforcing steel of mass grading
operations
• Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Building 6 Renovations, Riverside, CA
• City of Riverside Redevelopment Agency, Fox Theater Building Seismic Retrofit, Riverside, CA
• Eagle Canyon Dam, Riverside County Flood Control, Cathedral City, CA • Cathedral City Community Amphitheatre, Cathedral City, CA • Palm Springs Tramway Upgrade, Palm Springs, CA
• Allesandro West Road Improvements, Palm Desert, CA
• State Route 14 Antelope Valley Freeway Improvements, Palmdale, CA • Fred Waring Bridge, Palm Desert, CA
• Highway 111 Rehabilitation, Riverside County, CA
• Murrieta Road Rehabilitation, Menifee, CA
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REGISTRATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Nuclear Gauge
Operator

EDUCATION
Turtle Mountain Community
High School
EMAIL
[email protected]

JOSH THOMAS
Field Services Supervisor
As a field services supervisor with Earth Systems Pacific, Josh Thomas oversees and directs all field exploration services and materials testing and special inspection services. Mr.

Thomas will assign and schedule technicians and special inspectors to perform testing and inspection services and assists in the preparation of proposals for materials testing and special inspection projects, assists in the marketing of these services, and serves as project manager on these projects.

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
• Perform complex and standard of the
industry laboratory tests
• Supervise the work of staff
technicians and inspectors including
resource coordination, internal quality
control, and management of daily
deliverables
• Communicate with clients, staff,
and supervisors to successfully and
profitably deliver construction services
projects on a consistent basis
• Provide technical leadership and
guidance for staff and sets team
standards
• Maintain laboratory and field test
equipment for proper working order;
troubleshooting

PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• Assist in the preparations of budgets
and cost estimates for material testing
proposals
• Marketing of materials testing and
special inspection services
• Purchase suitable equipment for field
and laboratory operations
• Provide construction materials testing
and inspection service in support of
ongoing projects
• Determination of size and location
of reinforcing steel in concrete block
structures
• Laboratory testing of construction
materials, including grout, concrete,
soils, and structural and reinforcing steel
• City of Hemet On -Call Services, Indian Wells, CA
• City of Indian Wells On -Call Services, Indian Wells, CA • Dillon Road Emergency Repair, Desert Hot Springs, CA
• Palm Desert City Council Chambers Renovation, Palm Desert, CA • City of Menifee On -Call Services, Menifee, CA
• Requa Avenue & Salton Street, Indio, CA
• El Paseo Curb Ramp Modification, Palm Desert, CA
• Tedesco Park Improvements, Desert Hot Springs, CA
• Bruce Creek Ceriodaphnia Survival Testing, Palm Desert, CA Paae 1185 of 1627
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BEAUMONT
550 E. 6th Street
BEAUMONT Phone (951) 572-3236
ALFORN BeaumontCa.gov
City of Beaumont
Addendum #1
Request for Proposals: ON -CALL GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES
Questions & Answers

1. Who are the current incumbents?
Step 1: Please visit the City of Beaumont's Planet Bids portal at:
https://vendors.planetbids.com/portal/66785/bo/bo-detail/122659 Step 2: Locate the On -Call Geotechnical Services RFP from the list.

Step 3: Click on the "Prospective Bidders" tab up above.

2. What is the anticipated contract amount?
There is no contract amount. Once under contract, the successful consultant(s) will be required to provide an estimate or short proposal for the City task or project.

3. Would it be acceptable for any charts/tables to have a font smaller than 12pt? Only if the font is part of the chart and is still legible.

4. In regard to the cost proposal, we understand the hard copy should be submitted separate, but what about the digital copy? Should that be included with the uploaded PDF to planet bids? Or is the physical copy all that is needed?
The City is requiring only one (1) hard copy of the Cost Proposal to be submitted in a separate envelope along with the four (4) bounded copies.

5. Since the City is asking for full resumes in addition to the full team summary (Section G), could we include the resumes in the back in an appendix that does not count against the 20 - page limit?
Correct, the resumes do not count against the page limit.

6. Could you define how Section F. Resume of the Lead Consultant should differ from Section G. Key Personnel? Should the Project Manager be considered the Lead Consultant? Some consulting firms may need to partner with other firms (sub -consultants) to meet the requested City services. These sub -consultants will be part of the Key Personnel.

7. Section J. Cost Proposal asks for the fee to include a not -to -exceed amount. Since this is an on - call contract, can this requirement be omitted?
Unfortunately, the City will be unable to remove that provision as our code and policies do not allow that.

8. Our Council has reviewed the sample agreement and we have some concerns regarding the language presented. Some of the language is not insurable under a professional liability policy P7
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BEAUMONT
550 E. 6th Street
Phone (951) 572-3236
BeaumontCa.gov
City of Beaumont
and other concerns are for compliance with the Civil Code. Would the City consider revising the agreement should we present our concerns during contract award negotiations? The City is not accepting changes to its Professional Servies Agreement (PSA).

9. Are we required to include contract changes as part of our proposal? The City is not accepting changes to its Professional Servies Agreement (PSA).

10. ? Please confirm that there is a double submission method required for this solicitation; that we are to submit the hard copies directly to City Hall, as well as submit a digital copy to Planet Bids. ? Please also confirm that the Cost File is NOT to be uploaded to Planet Bids as there is only one response file upload option; the Cost File should only be included in the hard copy submission to City Hall.

The City is requiring only one (1) hard copy of the Cost Proposal to be submitted in a separate envelope along with the four (4) bounded copies. In addition, one PDF copy of the proposal is to be submitted to Planet Bids.

11. The RFP states submit 4 hard copies and 1 PDF to planetbids. In addition, submit a hard copy of cost proposal in a separate sealed envelope. So, are the 4 hard copies of the proposal and 1 hard copy of cost proposal to be submitted via overnight to the Beaumont City Hall and the PDF of the proposal and cost proposal to be submitted on Planetbids? Please clarify.

One (1) color PDF proposal submitted in Planet Bids. In addition to the Planet Bids submittal, four (4) bound hard copies of proposal and one (1) hard copy of the cost proposal in a separate envelope sent to or dropped off at Beaumont City Hall (emails will not be accepted).

12. The RFP does not mention including project experience write-ups. Can they be noted in Section K and included in the Appendix due to the page restriction? Yes, but please make it clear in Section K that you are attaching it to the appendix

13. I saw a solicitation for Geotechnical Services and I couldn't find a duration for the potential contract that would result from that, or if it might have renewals. Could you tell me if that has been decided or if it is open to negotiation?
The duration of the contract is in the Term section of the RFP. The City is proposing a three- year contract with the selected Consultant(s).

14. The title of the RFP is "On -Call Geotechnical Engineering Services". However, under the introduction, it states that it includes geotechnical and material testing services, plan checking services, and preparing design recommendations, plans, and other contact documents for public works construction projects within the City. We do not provide the services highlighted in Yellow. Can you submit a proposal just to provide On -Call Geotechnical Services? We can provide all the services listed under "Scope of Work".

The successful consultant is expected to provide expert support to the City that may include verification of information on plans prepared by a separate design engineering firm. The City also recommends submitting a proposal partnering with other firms to meet the services requested by the City.

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550 E. 6th Street
BEAUMONT Phone (951) 572-3236
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City of Beaumont

15. Can you please give us a list of projects you will have? The successful consultant may be directed to provide geotechnical and materials testing services to assigned capital projects. However, the City has multiple capital projects such as street paving, park improvements, construction of new public facilities, wastewater improvement, traffic signal upgrades, etc.

16. Under Scope of Work, Section 4- Geotechnical Review Service can you please clarify the following:
(4d) What do you want us to do under Billing?
(4f) What do we have to present at the City Council Meeting? (4d) This is under the `Geotechnical Review Service'; meaning, the successful consultant may be required to review and confirm billing line items from other contracted engineering firms to ensure accuracy (as an example).
(4f) If directed, attend and provide geotechnical engineering expert support to staff when presenting projects/agenda items at City Council and other meetings.

17. The RFP states that four (4) hard copies and one (1) PDF should be submitted to Planet Bids.

In addition, submit a hard copy of the cost proposal in a separate sealed envelope. So, are the 4 hard copies of the proposal and 1 hard copy of the cost proposal to be submitted overnight to the Beaumont City Hall, and the PDF of the proposal and cost proposal to be submitted on Planet Bids? Please clarify.

One (1) color PDF proposal submitted in Planet Bids. In addition to the Planet Bids submittal, four (4) bound hard copies and one (1) hard copy of a cost proposal in a separate envelope (emails will not be accepted).

18. The RFP does not mention including project experience write-ups. Can they be noted in Section K and included in the Appendix due to the page restriction? This information is already required under Section H of the `Proposal Requirements'.

19. How do we establish a "not to exceed" in that context? The proposer is required to submit their cost proposal (hourly rates/fee schedule) in a separate envelope as part of their proposal marked - "Cost Proposal".

20. Is the cost proposal included in the page count?
No. The cost proposal/fee schedule is to be submitted in a separate envelope as part of the proposal.

21. Is the table of contents and cover included in the page count? No.

22. As this is an on -call proposal with no specific project attached, we are assuming the City will only need a fee schedule with hourly billable costs. Please confirm.

Correct. The Cost Proposal is the fee schedule with the hourly billable rates.

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City of Beaumont

23. Reviewing the RFP for on -call geotechnical engineering services due October 28th of 2024.

We are questioning if this contract is a replacement of an existing contract with the City of Beaumont. In preparation for our submittal, we request to review copies of the previous contract and competitors' submittals. It is our intention to pursue this project as a prime bidder. Your assistance is appreciated.

Although in the past the City has had geotechnical agreements/services, the City does not currently have a On -call geotechnical agreement. All agreements are on our transparency portal on the City of Beaumont's website.

Acknowledgement of Addendum #1 (To be included with proposal) Signature
Kevin Paul, Principal Engineer, Vice President
Print Name
October 23, 2024
Date
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CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 500868915
REVISION NUMBER:

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS

CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.

INSR

TYPE OF INSURANCE

INSD DDL
NSD
SWUBR
VD

POLICY NUMBER

POLICY EFF
(MM/DD/YYYY)

POLICY EXP
(MM/DD/YYYY)
LIMITS
A
X

COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
Y
Y
6057080011
4/1/2024
4/1/2025

EACH OCCURRENCE
$ 1,000,000

CLAIMS -MADE
X
OCCUR

DAMAGE RETED
PREMISESO(Ea occurrence)
$ 1,000,000
X
Contractual Liab
MED EXP (Any one person)
$ 15,000
Included

PERSONAL & ADV INJURY
$ 1,000,000
GEN'L

AGGREGATE
X

LIMIT APPLIES
jE
PER:

LOC

GENERAL AGGREGATE
$2,000,000

PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG
$ 2,000,000
$
A

AUTOMOBILE
X
X

LIABILITY

ANY AUTO
OWNED
x

SCHEDULED
AUTOS

NON -OWNED

AUTOS ONLY
Y
Y
6057037756
4/1/2024
4/1/2025

COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT
(Ea accident)
$ 1,000,000
BODILY INJURY (Per person)
$
BODILY INJURY (Per accident)
$

PROPERTY DAMAGE
(Per accident)
$
D
X

UMBRELLA LIAB

EXCESS LIAB
X
OCCUR

CLAIMS -MADE
Y
Y
EX202400003232
4/1/2024
4/1/2025

EACH OCCURRENCE
$ 4,000,000

AGGREGATE
$ 4,000,000
DED
RETENTION $
$
C

WORKERS COMPENSATION

AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY

ANYPROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE
OFFICER/MEMBEREXCLUDED?
(Mandatory in NH)
If yes, describe under
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below
Y/ N
N/A
Y
UB3T67194A
4/1/2024
4/1/2025
X

PERTUTE
STA
OTH-
ER
E.L. EACH ACCIDENT
$ 1,000,000
E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE
$ 1,000,000
E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT
$ 1,000,000
B
Professional Liability +
Pollution Liability
AEC907574802
4/1/2024
4/1/2025
Per Claim
Annual Aggregate
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS I LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space is required) Umbrella policy is follow -form to underlying General Liability/Auto Liability/Employer's Liability.

Project Name: On -Call Geotechnical Engineering Services / DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION OF WORK: Geotechnical Engineering Services, Beaumont, CA.

The City of Beaumont, its elected and appointed officers, employees, agents and volunteers are named as additional insured as required by written contract with respect to General Liability and Auto Liability. 30 Days' Notice of Cancellation to certificate holder, 10 days for non-payment of premium applies.

CERTIFICATE HOLDER
CANCELLATION 30 Day Notice of Cancellation
City of Beaumont
550 E. 6th Street
Beaumont, CA 92223

SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE

THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
© 1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved.

ACORD 25 (2016/03) The ACORD namf4Woloil rediSltfac'marks of ACORD

CNA
Blanket Additional Insured - Owners, Lessees or
Contractors - with Products -Completed
Operations Coverage Endorsement
This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following:

COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART
It is understood and agreed as follows:

I. The WHO IS AN INSURED section is amended to add as an Insured any person or organization whom the Named Insured is required by written contract to add as an additional insured on this coverage part, including any such person or organization, if any, specifically set forth on the Schedule attachment to this endorsement. However, such person or organization is an Insured only with respect to such person or organization's liability for:

A. unless paragraph B. below applies,

1. bodily injury, property damage, or personal and advertising injury caused in whole or in part by the acts or omissions by or on behalf of the Named Insured and in the performance of such Named Insured's ongoing operations as specified in such written contract; or

2. bodily injury or property damage caused in whole or in part by your work and included in the products -completed operations hazard, and only if
a. the written contract requires the Named Insured to provide the additional insured such coverage; and
b. this coverage part provides such coverage.

B. bodily injury, property damage, or personal and advertising injury arising out of your work described in such written contract, but only if:

1. this coverage part provides coverage for bodily injury or property damage included within the products completed operations hazard; and

2. the written contract specifically requires the Named Insured to provide additional insured coverage under the 11-85 or 10-01 edition of CG2010 or the 10-01 edition of CG2037.

II. Subject always to the terms and conditions of this policy, including the limits of insurance, the Insurer will not provide such additional insured with:

A. coverage broader than required by the written contract; or B. a higher limit of insurance than required by the written contract.

III. The insurance granted by this endorsement to the additional insured does not apply to bodily injury, property damage, or personal and advertising injury arising out of:

A. the rendering of, or the failure to render, any professional architectural, engineering, or surveying services, including:

1. the preparing, approving, or failing to prepare or approve maps, shop drawings, opinions, reports, surveys, field orders, change orders or drawings and specifications; and

2. supervisory, inspection, architectural or engineering activities; or B. any premises or work for which the additional insured is specifically listed as an additional insured on another endorsement attached to this coverage part.

IV. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the section entitled COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CONDITIONS, the Condition entitled Other Insurance, this insurance is excess of all other insurance available to the additional insured whether on a primary, excess, contingent or any other basis. However, if this insurance CNA75079XX (1-15) Page 1 of 2
Insured Name: EARTH SYSTEMS PACIFIC
Policy No: 6057080011
Endorsement No: 1
Effective Date: 04/01/2024
Copyright CNA All Rights Reserved. IncludePc
htt 92ekatt olfa2u7ance Services Office, Inc., with its permission.

CNA
Blanket Additional Insured - Owners, Lessees or
Contractors - with Products -Completed
Operations Coverage Endorsement
is required by written contract to be primary and non-contributory, this insurance will be primary and non- contributory relative solely to insurance on which the additional insured is a named insured.

V. Solely with respect to the insurance granted by this endorsement, the section entitled COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CONDITIONS is amended as follows:

The Condition entitled Duties In The Event of Occurrence, Offense, Claim or Suit is amended with the addition of the following:

Any additional insured pursuant to this endorsement will as soon as practicable:

1. give the Insurer written notice of any claim, or any occurrence or offense which may result in a claim;

2. except as provided in Paragraph IV. of this endorsement, agree to make available any other insurance the additional insured has for any loss covered under this coverage part;

3. send the Insurer copies of all legal papers received, and otherwise cooperate with the Insurer in the investigation, defense, or settlement of the claim; and

4. tender the defense and indemnity of any claim to any other insurer or self -insurer whose policy or program applies to a loss that the Insurer covers under this coverage part. However, if the written contract requires this insurance to be primary and non-contributory, this paragraph (4) does not apply to insurance on which the additional insured is a named insured.

The Insurer has no duty to defend or indemnify an additional insured under this endorsement until the Insurer receives written notice of a claim from the additional insured.

VI. Solely with respect to the insurance granted by this endorsement, the section entitled DEFINITIONS is amended to add the following definition:

Written contract means a written contract or written agreement that requires the Named Insured to make a person or organization an additional insured on this coverage part, provided the contract or agreement:

A. is currently in effect or becomes effective during the term of this policy; and B. was executed prior to:

1. the bodily injury or property damage; or

2. the offense that caused the personal and advertising injury for which the additional insured seeks coverage.

Any coverage granted by this endorsement shall apply solely to the extent permissible by law.

All other terms and conditions of the Policy remain unchanged.

This endorsement, which forms a part of and is for attachment to the Policy issued by the designated Insurers, takes effect on the effective date of said Policy at the hour stated in said Policy, unless another effective date is shown below, and expires concurrently with said Policy.

CNA75079XX (1-15) Page 2 of 2
Insured Name: EARTH SYSTEMS PACIFIC
Policy No: 6057080011
Endorsement No: 1
Effective Date: 04/01/2024
Copyright CNA All Rights Reserved. IncludePc
htt �aeol cli62u7ance Services Office, Inc., with its permission.

CNA

CNA PARAMOUNT
40020001150570800113694
Architects, Engineers and Surveyors General Liability
Extension Endorsement
It is understood and agreed that this endorsement amends the COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART as follows. If any other endorsement attached to this policy amends any provision also amended by this endorsement, then that other endorsement controls with respect to such provision, and the changes made by this endorsement with respect to such provision do not apply.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Additional Insureds

2. Additional Insured - Primary And Non -Contributory To Additional Insured's Insurance

3. Additional Insured — Extended Coverage

4. Boats

5. Bodily Injury— Expanded Definition

6. Broad Knowledge of Occurrence/ Notice of Occurrence

7. Broad Named Insured

8. Contractual Liability — Railroads

9. Estates, Legal Representatives and Spouses

10. Expected Or Intended Injury — Exception for Reasonable Force

11. General Aggregate Limits of Insurance — Per Location

12. In Rem Actions

13. Incidental Health Care Malpractice Coverage

14. Joint Ventures/Partnership/Limited Liability Companies

15. Legal Liability — Damage To Premises

16. Liquor Liability

17. Medical Payments

18. Non -owned Aircraft Coverage

19. Non -owned Watercraft

20. Personal And Advertising Injury — Discrimination or Humiliation

21. Personal And Advertising Injury - Contractual Liability

22. Property Damage — Elevators

23. Retired Partners, Members, Directors And Employees

24. Supplementary Payments

25. Unintentional Failure To Disclose Hazards

26. Waiver of Subrogation — Blanket

27. Wrap -Up Extension: OCIP, CCIP or Consolidated (Wrap -Up) Insurance Programs CNA74858XX (1-15)

AMERICAN CASUALTY CO OF READING,PA
Insured Name: EARTH SYSTEMS PACIFIC
Copyright CNA All Rights Reserved. IncludRaWghtlig4eaoliG27nce services Office, Inc., with its permission.

Policy No: 6057080011
Endorsement No: 4
Effective Date: 04/01/2024

CNA

CNA PARAMOUNT
Architects, Engineers and Surveyors General Liability
Extension Endorsement

1. ADDITIONAL INSUREDS
a. WHO IS AN INSURED is amended to include as an Insured any person or organization described in paragraphs A. through I. below whom a Named Insured is required to add as an additional insured on this Coverage Part under a written contract or written agreement, provided such contract or agreement:
(1) is currently in effect or becomes effective during the term of this Coverage Part; and (2) was executed prior to:
(a) the bodily injury or property damage; or
(b) the offense that caused the personal and advertising injury, for which such additional insured seeks coverage.
b. However, subject always to the terms and conditions of this policy, including the limits of insurance, the Insurer will not provide such additional insured with:
(1) a higher limit of insurance than required by such contract or agreement; or (2) coverage broader than required by such contract or agreement, and in no event broader than that described by the applicable paragraph A. through I. below.

Any coverage granted by this endorsement shall apply only to the extent permissible by law.

A. Controlling Interest
Any person or organization with a controlling interest in a Named Insured, but only with respect to such person or organization's liability for bodily injury, property damage or personal and advertising injury arising out of:

1. such person or organization's financial control of a Named Insured; or

2. premises such person or organization owns, maintains or controls while a Named Insured leases or occupies such premises;
provided that the coverage granted by this paragraph does not apply to structural alterations, new construction or demolition operations performed by, on behalf of, or for such additional insured.

B. Co-owner of Insured Premises
A co-owner of a premises co -owned by a Named Insured and covered under this insurance but only with respect to such co -owner's liability for bodily injury, property damage or personal and advertising injury as co-owner of such premises.

C. Engineers, Architects or Surveyors Engaged By You
An architect, engineer or surveyor engaged by the Named Insured, but only with respect to liability for bodily injury, property damage or personal and advertising injury caused in whole or in part by the Named Insured's acts or omissions, or the acts or omissions of those acting on the Named Insured's behalf:
a. in connection with the Named Insured's premises; or
b. in the performance of the Named Insured's ongoing operations.

But the coverage hereby granted to such additional insureds does not apply to bodily injury, property damage or personal and advertising injury arising out of the rendering of or failure to render any professional services by, on behalf of, or for the Named Insured, including but not limited to:

CNA74858XX (1-15)

AMERICAN CASUALTY CO OF READING, PA
Insured Name: EARTH SYSTEMS PACIFIC.

Copyright CNA All Rights Reserved. IncIudR
Policy No: 6057080011
Endorsement No: 4
Effective Date: 04/01/2024
hieil9a5eGfoflI62i-�nce Services Office, Inc., with its permission.

CNA

CNA PARAMOUNT
40020001160570809113695
Architects, Engineers and Surveyors General Liability
Extension Endorsement

1. the preparing, approving, or failing to prepare or approve, maps, shop drawings, opinions, reports, surveys, field orders, change orders or drawings and specifications; or

2. supervisory, inspection, architectural or engineering activities.

D. Lessor of Equipment
Any person or organization from whom a Named Insured leases equipment, but only with respect to liability for bodily injury, property damage or personal and advertising injury caused, in whole or in part, by the Named Insured's maintenance, operation or use of such equipment, provided that the occurrence giving rise to such bodily injury, property damage or the offense giving rise to such personal and advertising injury takes place prior to the termination of such lease.

E. Lessor of Land
Any person or organization from whom a Named Insured leases land but only with respect to liability for bodily injury, property damage or personal and advertising injury arising out of the ownership, maintenance or use of such land, provided that the occurrence giving rise to such bodily injury, property damage or the offense giving rise to such personal and advertising injury takes place prior to the termination of such lease. The coverage granted by this paragraph does not apply to structural alterations, new construction or demolition operations performed by, on behalf of, or for such additional insured.

F. Lessor of Premises
An owner or lessor of premises leased to the Named Insured, or such owner or lessor's real estate manager, but only with respect to liability for bodily injury, property damage or personal and advertising injury arising out of the ownership, maintenance or use of such part of the premises leased to the Named Insured, and provided that the occurrence giving rise to such bodily injury or property damage, or the offense giving rise to such personal and advertising injury, takes place prior to the termination of such lease. The coverage granted by this paragraph does not apply to structural alterations, new construction or demolition operations performed by, on behalf of, or for such additional insured.

G. Mortgagee, Assignee or Receiver
A mortgagee, assignee or receiver of premises but only with respect to such mortgagee, assignee or receiver's liability for bodily injury, property damage or personal and advertising injury arising out of the Named Insured's ownership, maintenance, or use of a premises by a Named Insured.

The coverage granted by this paragraph does not apply to structural alterations, new construction or demolition operations performed by, on behalf of, or for such additional insured.

H. State or Governmental Agency or Subdivision or Political Subdivisions — Permits A state or governmental agency or subdivision or political subdivision that has issued a permit or authorization but only with respect to such state or governmental agency or subdivision or political subdivision's liability for bodily injury, property damage or personal and advertising injury arising out of:

1. the following hazards in connection with premises a Named Insured owns, rents, or controls and to which this insurance applies:
a. the existence, maintenance, repair, construction, erection, or removal of advertising signs, awnings, canopies, cellar entrances, coal holes, driveways, manholes, marquees, hoistaway openings, sidewalk vaults, street banners, or decorations and similar exposures; or b. the construction, erection, or removal of elevators; or c. the ownership, maintenance or use of any elevators covered by this insurance; or CNA74858XX (1-15) Policy No: 6057080011

AMERICAN CASUALTY CO OF READING, PA Effective Date: 04/01/2024 Insured Name: EARTH SYSTEMS PACIFIC �I �I�
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CNA

CNA PARAMOUNT
Architects, Engineers and Surveyors General Liability
Extension Endorsement

2. the permitted or authorized operations performed by a Named Insured or on a Named Insured's behalf.

The coverage granted by this paragraph does not apply to:
a. Bodily injury, property damage or personal and advertising injury arising out of operations performed for the state or governmental agency or subdivision or political subdivision; or b. Bodily injury or property damage included within the products -completed operations hazard.

With respect to this provision's requirement that additional insured status must be requested under a written contract or agreement, the Insurer will treat as a written contract any governmental permit that requires the Named Insured to add the governmental entity as an additional insured.

I. Trade Show Event Lessor

1. With respect to a Named Insured's participation in a trade show event as an exhibitor, presenter or displayer, any person or organization whom the Named Insured is required to include as an additional insured, but only with respect to such person or organization's liability for bodily injury, property damage or personal and advertising injury caused by:
a. the Named Insured's acts or omissions; or
b. the acts or omissions of those acting on the Named Insured's behalf, in the performance of the Named Insured's ongoing operations at the trade show event premises during the trade show event.

2. The coverage granted by this paragraph does not apply to bodily injury or property damage included within the products -completed operations hazard.

2. ADDITIONAL INSURED - PRIMARY AND NON-CONTRIBUTORY TO ADDITIONAL INSURED'S INSURANCE The Other Insurance Condition in the COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CONDITIONS Section is amended to add the following paragraph:

If the Named Insured has agreed in writing in a contract or agreement that this insurance is primary and non- contributory relative to an additional insured's own insurance, then this insurance is primary, and the Insurer will not seek contribution from that other insurance. For the purpose of this Provision 2., the additional insured's own insurance means insurance on which the additional insured is a named insured. Otherwise, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary elsewhere in this Condition, the insurance provided to such person or organization is excess of any other insurance available to such person or organization.

3. ADDITIONAL INSURED — EXTENDED COVERAGE
When an additional insured is added by this or any other endorsement attached to this Coverage Part, WHO IS AN INSURED is amended to make the following natural persons Insureds.

If the additional insured is:
a. An individual, then his or her spouse is an Insured; b. A partnership or joint venture, then its partners, members and their spouses are Insureds; c. A limited liability company, then its members and managers are Insureds; or d. An organization other than a partnership, joint venture or limited liability company, then its executive officers, directors and shareholders are Insureds;
CNA74858XX (1-15)

AMERICAN CASUALTY CO OF READING, PA
Insured Name: EARTH SYSTEMS PACIFIC
Copyright CNA All Rights Reserved. IncIudR
-. . :•.

Policy No: 6057080011
Endorsement No: 4
Effective Date: 04/01/2024
hielaltedoflI62i-�nce Services Office, Inc., with its permission.

CNA

CNA PARAMOUNT
40020001160570809113696
Architects, Engineers and Surveyors General Liability
Extension Endorsement
but only with respect to locations and operations covered by the additional insured endorsement's provisions, and only with respect to their respective roles within their organizations.

Please see the ESTATES, LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES, AND SPOUSES provision of this endorsement for additional coverage and restrictions applicable to spouses of natural person Insureds.

4. BOATS
Under COVERAGES, Coverage A — Bodily Injury And Property Damage Liability, the paragraph entitled Exclusions is amended to add the following additional exception to the exclusion entitled Aircraft, Auto or Watercraft:

This exclusion does not apply to:

Any watercraft owned by the Named Insured that is less than 30 feet long while being used in the course of the Named Insured's inspection or surveying work.

5. BODILY INJURY — EXPANDED DEFINITION
Under DEFINITIONS, the definition of bodily injury is deleted and replaced by the following:

Bodily injury means physical injury, sickness or disease sustained by a person, including death, humiliation, shock, mental anguish or mental injury sustained by that person at any time which results as a consequence of the physical injury, sickness or disease.

6. BROAD KNOWLEDGE OF OCCURRENCE/ NOTICE OF OCCURRENCE
Under CONDITIONS, the condition entitled Duties in The Event of Occurrence, Offense, Claim or Suit is amended to add the following provisions:

A. BROAD KNOWLEDGE OF OCCURRENCE
The Named Insured must give the Insurer or the Insurer's authorized representative notice of an occurrence, offense or claim only when the occurrence, offense or claim is known to a natural person Named Insured, to a partner, executive officer, manager or member of a Named Insured, or to an employee designated by any of the above to give such notice.

B. NOTICE OF OCCURRENCE
The Named Insured's rights under this Coverage Part will not be prejudiced if the Named Insured fails to give the Insurer notice of an occurrence, offense or claim and that failure is solely due to the Named Insured's reasonable belief that the bodily injury or property damage is not covered under this Coverage Part. However, the Named Insured shall give written notice of such occurrence, offense or claim to the Insurer as soon as the Named Insured is aware that this insurance may apply to such occurrence, offense or claim.

7. BROAD NAMED INSURED
WHO IS AN INSURED is amended to delete its Paragraph 3. in its entirety and replace it with the following:

3. Pursuant to the limitations described in Paragraph 4. below, any organization in which a Named Insured has management control:
a. on the effective date of this Coverage Part; or
b. by reason of a Named Insured creating or acquiring the organization during the policy period, qualifies as a Named Insured, provided that there is no other similar liability insurance, whether primary, contributory, excess, contingent or otherwise, which provides coverage to such organization, or which would have CNA74858XX (1-15)

AMERICAN CASUALTY CO OF READING,PA
Policy No: 6057080011
Endorsement No: 4
Effective Date: 04/01/2024
Insured Name: EARTH SYSTEMS PACIFIC �I �I�
Copyright CNA All Rights Reserved. IncludEa gh[e119,8eafo7Et27nce Services Office, Inc., with its permission.

CNA

CNA PARAMOUNT
Architects, Engineers and Surveyors General Liability
Extension Endorsement
provided coverage but for the exhaustion of its limit, and without regard to whether its coverage is broader or narrower than that provided by this insurance.

But this BROAD NAMED INSURED provision does not apply to:
(a) any partnership, limited liability company or joint venture; or (b) any organization for which coverage is excluded by another endorsement attached to this Coverage Part.

For the purpose of this provision, management control means:

A. owning interests representing more than 50% of the voting, appointment or designation power for the selection of a majority of the Board of Directors of a corporation; or B. having the right, pursuant to a written trust agreement, to protect, control the use of, encumber or transfer or sell property held by a trust.

4. With respect to organizations which qualify as Named Insureds by virtue of Paragraph 3. above, this insurance does not apply to:
a. bodily injury or property damage that first occurred prior to the date of management control, or that first occurs after management control ceases; nor
b. personal or advertising injury caused by an offense that first occurred prior to the date of management control or that first occurs after management control ceases.

5. The insurance provided by this Coverage Part applies to Named Insureds when trading under their own names or under such other trading names or doing -business -as names (dba) as any Named Insured should choose to employ.

8. CONTRACTUAL LIABILITY — RAILROADS
With respect to operations performed within 50 feet of railroad property, the definition of insured contract is replaced by the following:

Insured Contract means:
a. A contract for a lease of premises. However, that portion of the contract for a lease of premises that indemnifies any person or organization for damage by fire to premises while rented to a Named Insured or temporarily occupied by a Named Insured you with permission of the owner is not an insured contract; b. A sidetrack agreement;
c. Any easement or license agreement;
d. An obligation, as required by ordinance, to indemnify a municipality, except in connection with work for a municipality;
e. An elevator maintenance agreement;
f. That part of any other contract or agreement pertaining to the Named Insured's business (including an indemnification of a municipality in connection with work performed for a municipality) under which the Named Insured assumes the tort liability of another party to pay for bodily injury or property damage to a third person or organization. Tort liability means a liability that would be imposed by law in the absence of any contract or agreement.

Paragraph f. does not include that part of any contract or agreement:

CNA74858XX (1-15)

AMERICAN CASUALTY CO OF READING, PA
Insured Name: EARTH SYSTEMS PACIFIC
Copyright CNA All Rights Reserved. IncIudR
Policy No: 6057080011
Endorsement No: 4
Effective Date: 04/01/2024
hiel 99eGfoflI62i-�nce Services Office, Inc., with its permission.

CNA

CNA PARAMOUNT
40020001160570809113697
Architects, Engineers and Surveyors General Liability
Extension Endorsement
(1) That indemnifies an architect, engineer or surveyor for injury or damage arising out of:
(a) Preparing, approving or failing to prepare or approve maps, shop drawings, opinions, reports, surveys, field orders, change orders or drawings and specifications; or (b) Giving directions or instructions, or failing to give them, if that is the primary cause of the injury or damage;
(2) Under which the Insured, if an architect, engineer or surveyor, assumes liability for an injury or damage arising out of the insured's rendering or failure to render professional services, including those listed in (1) above and supervisory, inspection, architectural or engineering activities.

9. ESTATES, LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES, AND SPOUSES
The estates, executors, heirs, legal representatives, administrators, trustees, beneficiaries and spouses of any natural person Insured or living trust shall also be insured under this policy; provided, however, coverage is afforded to such estates, executors, heirs, legal representatives, administrators, trustees, beneficiaries and spouses only for claims arising solely out of their capacity or status as such and, in the case of a spouse, where such claim seeks damages from marital community property, jointly held property or property transferred from such natural person Insured to such spouse. No coverage is provided for any act, error or omission of an estate, heir, legal representative, or spouse outside the scope of such person's capacity or status as such, provided, however, that the spouse of a natural person Named Insured, and the spouses of members or partners of joint venture or partnership Named Insureds are Insureds with respect to such spouses' acts, errors or omissions in the conduct of the Named Insured's business.

10. EXPECTED OR INTENDED INJURY — EXCEPTION FOR REASONABLE FORCE Under COVERAGES, Coverage A — Bodily Injury And Property Damage Liability, the paragraph entitled Exclusions is amended to delete the exclusion entitled Expected or Intended Injury and replace it with the following:

This insurance does not apply to:

Expected or Intended Injury
Bodily injury or property damage expected or intended from the standpoint of the Insured. This exclusion does not apply to bodily injury or property damage resulting from the use of reasonable force to protect persons or property.

11. GENERAL AGGREGATE LIMITS OF INSURANCE - PER LOCATION A. A separate Location General Aggregate Limit, equal to the amount of the General Aggregate Limit, is the most the Insurer will pay for the sum of:

1. All damages under Coverage A, except damages because of bodily injury or property damage included in the products -completed operations hazard; and

2. All medical expenses under Coverage C,
that arise from occurrences or accidents which can be attributed solely to ongoing operations at that location.

Such payments shall not reduce the General Aggregate Limit shown in the Declarations, nor the Location General Aggregate Limit of any other location.

B. AII:

1. Damages under Coverage B, regardless of the number of locations involved; CNA74858XX (1-15) Policy No: 6057080011

AMERICAN CASUALTY CO OF READING, PA Effective Date: 04/01/2024 Insured Name: EARTH SYSTEMS PACIFIC �II nn
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CNA

CNA PARAMOUNT
Architects, Engineers and Surveyors General Liability
Extension Endorsement

2. Damages under Coverage A, caused by occurrences which cannot be attributed solely to ongoing operations at a single location, except damages because of bodily injury or property damage included in the products -completed operations hazard; and

3. Medical expenses under Coverage C caused by accidents which cannot be attributed solely to ongoing operations at a single location,
will reduce the General Aggregate Limit shown in the Declarations.

C. For the purpose of this GENERAL AGGREGATE LIMITS OF INSURANCE - PER LOCATION Provision, "location" means:

1. a premises the Named Insured owns or rents; or

2. a premises not owned or rented by any Named Insured at which the Named Insured is performing operations pursuant to a contract or written agreement. If operations at such a location have been discontinued and then restarted, or if the authorized parties deviate from plans, blueprints, designs, specifications or timetables, the location will still be deemed to be the same location.

For the purpose of determining the applicable aggregate limit of insurance, premises involving the same or connecting lots, or premises whose connection is interrupted only by a street, roadway, waterway or right-of-way of a railroad shall be considered a single location.

D. The limits shown in the Declarations for Each Occurrence, for Damage To Premises Rented To You and for Medical Expense continue to apply, but will be subject to either the Location General Aggregate Limit or the General Aggregate Limit, depending on whether the occurrence can be attributed solely to ongoing operations at a particular location.

E. When coverage for liability arising out of the products -completed operations hazard is provided, any payments for damages because of bodily injury or property damage included in the products -completed operations hazard, regardless of the number of locations involved, will reduce the Products -Completed Operations Aggregate Limit shown in the Declarations.

F. The provisions of LIMITS OF INSURANCE not otherwise modified by this GENERAL AGGREGATE LIMITS OF INSURANCE - PER LOCATION Provision shall continue to apply as stipulated.

12. IN REM ACTIONS
A quasi in rem action against any vessel owned or operated by or for the Named Insured, or chartered by or for the Named Insured, will be treated in the same manner as though the action were in personam against the Named Insured.

13. INCIDENTAL HEALTH CARE MALPRACTICE COVERAGE
Solely with respect to bodily injury that arises out of a health care incident:

A. Under COVERAGES, Coverage A — Bodily Injury And Property Damage Liability, the Insuring Agreement is amended to replace Paragraphs 1.b.(1) and 1.b.(2) with the following:
b. This insurance applies to bodily injury provided that the professional health care services are incidental to the Named Insured's primary business purpose, and only if:
(1) such bodily injury is caused by an occurrence that takes place in the coverage territory. (2) the bodily injury first occurs during the policy period. All bodily injury arising from an occurrence will be deemed to have occurred at the time of the first act, error, or omission that is part of the occurrence; and
CNA74858XX (1-15)

AMERICAN CASUALTY CO OF READING, PA
Insured Name: EARTH SYSTEMS PACIFIC
Copyright CNA All Rights Reserved. IncludR
Policy No: 6057080011
Endorsement No: 4
Effective Date: 04/01/2024
120, teafo41627nce Services Office, Inc., with its permission.

CNA

CNA PARAMOUNT
40020001160570809113698
Architects, Engineers and Surveyors General Liability
Extension Endorsement
B. Under COVERAGES, Coverage A — Bodily Injury And Property Damage Liability, the paragraph entitled Exclusions is amended to:
i. add the following to the Employers Liability exclusion:

This exclusion applies only if the bodily injury arising from a health care incident is covered by other liability insurance available to the Insured (or which would have been available but for exhaustion of its limits).
ii. delete the exclusion entitled Contractual Liability and replace it with the following:

This insurance does not apply to:

Contractual Liability
the Insured's actual or alleged liability under any oral or written contract or agreement, including but not limited to express warranties or guarantees.
iii. to add the following additional exclusions:

This insurance does not apply to:

Discrimination
any actual or alleged discrimination, humiliation or harassment, including but not be limited to claims based on an individual's race, creed, color, age, gender, national origin, religion, disability, marital status or sexual orientation.

Dishonesty or Crime
Any actual or alleged dishonest, criminal or malicious act, error or omission.

Medicare/Medicaid Fraud
any actual or alleged violation of law with respect to Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare or any similar federal, state or local governmental program.

Services Excluded by Endorsement
Any health care incident for which coverage is excluded by endorsement.

C. DEFINITIONS is amended to:
i. add the following definitions:

Health care incident means an act, error or omission by the Named Insured's employees or volunteer workers in the rendering of:
a. professional health care services on behalf of the Named Insured or b. Good Samaritan services rendered in an emergency and for which no payment is demanded or received.

Professional health care services means any health care services or the related furnishing of food, beverages, medical supplies or appliances by the following providers in their capacity as such but solely to the extent they are duly licensed as required:
a. Physician;
CNA74858XX (1-15) Policy No: 6057080011

AMERICAN CASUALTY CO OF READING, PA Effective Date: 04/01/2024 Insured Name: EARTH SYSTEMS PACIFIC �II nn
Copyright CNA All Rights Reserved. IncludRagegh[e2W16 eafolia27nce Services Office, Inc., with its permission.

CNA

CNA PARAMOUNT
Architects, Engineers and Surveyors General Liability
Extension Endorsement
b. Nurse;
c. Nurse practitioner;
d. Emergency medical technician;
e. Paramedic;
f. Dentist;
g. Physical therapist;
h. Psychologist;
i. Speech therapist;
j. Other allied health professional; or
Professional health care services does not include any services rendered in connection with human clinical trials or product testing.
ii. delete the definition of occurrence and replace it with the following:

Occurrence means a health care incident. All acts, errors or omissions that are logically connected by any common fact, circumstance, situation, transaction, event, advice or decision will be considered to constitute a single occurrence;
iii. amend the definition of Insured to:
a. add the following:
the Named Insured's employees are Insureds with respect to:
(1) bodily injury to a co -employee while in the course of the co -employee's employment by the Named Insured or while performing duties related to the conduct of the Named Insured's business; and
(2) bodily injury to a volunteer worker while performing duties related to the conduct of the Named Insured's business;
when such bodily injury arises out of a health care incident. the Named Insured's volunteer workers are Insureds with respect to:
(1) bodily injury to a co -volunteer worker while performing duties related to the conduct of the Named Insured's business; and
(2) bodily injury to an employee while in the course of the employee's employment by the Named Insured or while performing duties related to the conduct of the Named Insured's business; when such bodily injury arises out of a health care incident. b. delete Subparagraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d) of Paragraph 2.a.(1) of WHO IS AN INSURED.

D. The Other Insurance condition is amended to delete Paragraph b.(1) in its entirety and replace it with the following:

Other Insurance
CNA74858XX (1-15)

AMERICAN CASUALTY CO OF READING, PA
Insured Name: EARTH SYSTEMS PACIFIC
Copyright CNA All Rights Reserved. IncIudR
Policy No: 6057080011
Endorsement No: 4
Effective Date: 04/01/2024
hie20 eafoi1 62-7nce Services Office, Inc., with its permission.

CNA

CNA PARAMOUNT
40020001160570809113699
Architects, Engineers and Surveyors General Liability
Extension Endorsement
b. Excess Insurance
(1) To the extent this insurance applies, it is excess over any other insurance, self insurance or risk transfer instrument, whether primary, excess, contingent or on any other basis, except for insurance purchased specifically by the Named Insured to be excess of this coverage.

14. JOINT VENTURES / PARTNERSHIP / LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES A. Past Joint Ventures, Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies The following is added to WHO IS AN INSURED:

If the Named Insured was a joint venturer, partner, or member of a limited liability company and such joint venture, partnership or limited liability company terminated prior to or during the policy period, such Named Insured is an Insured with respect to its interest in such joint venture, partnership or limited liability company but only to the extent that:
a. any offense giving rise to personal and advertising injury occurred prior to such termination date, and the personal and advertising injury arising out of such offense, first occurred after such termination date; b. the bodily injury or property damage first occurred after such termination date; and c. there is no other valid and collectible insurance purchased specifically to insure the partnership, joint venture or limited liability company.

If the joint venture, partnership or limited liability company is or was insured under a consolidated (wrap-up) insurance program, then such insurance will always be considered valid and collectible for the purpose of paragraph c. above. But this provision will not serve to exclude bodily injury, property damage or personal and advertising injury that would otherwise be covered under the Architects, Engineers And Surveyors General Liability Extension Endorsement provision entitled WRAP-UP EXTENSION: OCIP, CCIP, OR CONSOLIDATED (WRAP-UP) INSURANCE PROGRAMS. Please see that provision for the definition of consolidated (wrap-up) insurance program.

B. Participation In Current Professional Joint Ventures The following is added to WHO IS AN INSURED:

The Named Insured is also an Insured for participation in a current joint venture that is not named on the Declarations, but only if such joint venture meets all of the following criteria:
a. Each and every one of the Named Insured's co -venturers are architectural, engineering or surveying firms only; and
b. There is no other valid and collectible insurance purchased specifically to insure the joint venture.

However, the Named Insured is an Insured only for the conduct of such Named Insured's business within such a joint venture. The Named Insured is not insured for liability arising out of the acts or omissions of other co - venturers, nor of their partners, members or employees.

C. WHO IS AN INSURED is amended to delete its last paragraph and replace it with the following:

Except as provided under this Architects, Engineers And Surveyors General Liability Extension Endorsement or by the attachment of another endorsement (if any), no person or organization is an Insured with respect to the conduct of any current or past partnership, joint venture or limited liability company that is not shown as a Named Insured in the Declarations.

CNA74858XX (1-15)

AMERICAN CASUALTY CO OF READING, PA
Insured Name: EARTH SYSTEMS PACIFIC �II nn,,��
Copyright CNA All Rights Reserved. IncludR gh[e2O4eafofll r7nce Services Office, Inc., with its permission.

Policy No: 6057080011
Endorsement No: 4
Effective Date: 04/01/2024

CNA

CNA PARAMOUNT
Architects, Engineers and Surveyors General Liability
Extension Endorsement

15. LEGAL LIABILITY - DAMAGE TO PREMISES / ALIENATED PREMISES / PROPERTY IN THE NAMED

INSURED'S CARE, CUSTODY OR CONTROL
A. Under COVERAGES, Coverage A — Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability, the paragraph entitled Exclusions is amended to delete exclusion j. Damage to Property in its entirety and replace it with the following:

This insurance does not apply to:

J•
Damage to Property
Property damage to:
(1) Property the Named Insured owns, rents, or occupies, including any costs or expenses incurred by you, or any other person, organization or entity, for repair, replacement, enhancement, restoration or maintenance of such property for any reason, including prevention of injury to a person or damage to another's property;
(2) Premises the Named Insured sells, gives away or abandons, if the property damage arises out of any part of those premises;
(3) Property loaned to the Named Insured;
(4) Personal property in the care, custody or control of the Insured; (5) That particular part of real property on which the Named Insured or any contractors or subcontractors working directly or indirectly on the Named Insured's behalf are performing operations, if the property damage arises out of those operations; or
(6) That particular part of any property that must be restored, repaired or replaced because your work was incorrectly performed on it.

Paragraphs (1), (3) and (4) of this exclusion do not apply to property damage (other than damage by fire) to premises rented to the Named Insured or temporarily occupied by the Named Insured with the permission of the owner, nor to the contents of premises rented to the Named Insured for a period of 7 or fewer consecutive days. A separate limit of insurance applies to Damage To Premises Rented To You as described in LIMITS OF INSURANCE.

Paragraph (2) of this exclusion does not apply if the premises are your work.

Paragraphs (3), (4), (5) and (6) of this exclusion do not apply to liability assumed under a sidetrack agreement.

Paragraph (6) of this exclusion does not apply to property damage included in the products -completed operations hazard.

Paragraphs (3) and (4) of this exclusion do not apply to property damage to:
i. tools, or equipment the Named Insured borrows from others, nor ii. other personal property of others in the Named Insured's care, custody or control while being used in the Named Insured's operations away from any Named Insured's premises.

However, the coverage granted by this exception to Paragraphs (3) and (4) does not apply to:
a. property at a job site awaiting or during such property's installation, fabrication, or erection; b. property that is mobile equipment leased by an Insured; CNA74858XX (1-15)

AMERICAN CASUALTY CO OF READING, PA
Insured Name: EARTH SYSTEMS PACIFIC
Copyright CNA All Rights Reserved. IncIudR
Policy No: 6057080011
Endorsement No: 4
Effective Date: 04/01/2024
4620,5eafo$62-7nce Services Office, Inc., with its permission.

CNA

CNA PARAMOUNT
40020001160570809113700
Architects, Engineers and Surveyors General Liability
Extension Endorsement
c. property that is an auto, aircraft or watercraft;
d. property in transit; or
e. any portion of property damage for which the Insured has available other valid and collectible insurance, or would have such insurance but for exhaustion of its limits, or but for application of one of its exclusions.

A separate limit of insurance and deductible apply to such property of others. See LIMITS OF INSURANCE as amended below.

B. Under COVERAGES, Coverage A — Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability, the paragraph entitled Exclusions is amended to delete its last paragraph and replace it with the following:

Exclusions c. through n. do not apply to damage by fire to premises while rented to a Named Insured or temporarily occupied by a Named Insured with permission of the owner, nor to damage to the contents of premises rented to a Named Insured for a period of 7 or fewer consecutive days.

A separate limit of insurance applies to this coverage as described in LIMITS OF INSURANCE.

C. The following paragraph is added to LIMITS OF INSURANCE:

Subject to 5. above, $25,000 is the most the Insurer will pay under Coverage A for damages arising out of any one occurrence because of the sum of all property damage to borrowed tools or equipment, and to other personal property of others in the Named Insured's care, custody or control, while being used in the Named Insured's operations away from any Named Insured's premises. The Insurer's obligation to pay such property damage does not apply until the amount of such property damage exceeds $1,000. The Insurer has the right but not the duty to pay any portion of this $1,000 in order to effect settlement. If the Insurer exercises that right, the Named Insured will promptly reimburse the Insurer for any such amount.

D. Paragraph 6., Damage To Premises Rented To You Limit, of LIMITS OF INSURANCE is deleted and replaced by the following:

6. Subject to Paragraph 5. above, (the Each Occurrence Limit), the Damage To Premises Rented To You Limit is the most the Insurer will pay under Coverage A for damages because of property damage to any one premises while rented to the Named Insured or temporarily occupied by the Named Insured with the permission of the owner, including contents of such premises rented to the Named Insured for a period of 7 or fewer consecutive days. The Damage To Premises Rented To You Limit is the greater of:
a. $500,000; or
b. The Damage To Premises Rented To You Limit shown in the Declarations.

E. Paragraph 4.b.(1)(a)(ii) of the Other Insurance Condition is deleted and replaced by the following:
(ii) That is property insurance for premises rented to the Named Insured, for premises temporarily occupied by the Named Insured with the permission of the owner; or for personal property of others in the Named Insured's care, custody or control;

16. LIQUOR LIABILITY
Under COVERAGES, Coverage A — Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability, the paragraph entitled Exclusions is amended to delete the exclusion entitled Liquor Liability.

This LIQUOR LIABILITY Provision does not apply to any person or organization who otherwise qualifies as an additional insured on this Coverage Part.

CNA74858XX (1-15) Policy No: 6057080011

AMERICAN CASUALTY CO OF READING, PA Effective Date: 04/01/2024 Insured Name: EARTH SYSTEMS PACIFIC �II nn
Copyright CNA All Rights Reserved. IncludRa gh[e2(Ae4o1l rZce Services Office, Inc., with its permission.

CNA

CNA PARAMOUNT
Architects, Engineers and Surveyors General Liability
Extension Endorsement

17. MEDICAL PAYMENTS
A. LIMITS OF INSURANCE is amended to delete Paragraph 7. (the Medical Expense Limit) and replace it with the following:

7. Subject to Paragraph 5. above (the Each Occurrence Limit), the Medical Expense Limit is the most the Insurer will pay under Coverage C for all medical expenses because of bodily injury sustained by any one person. The Medical Expense Limit is the greater of:
(1) $15,000 unless a different amount is shown here: $N,NNN,NNN,NNN; or (2) the amount shown in the Declarations for Medical Expense Limit.

B. Under COVERAGES, the Insuring Agreement of Coverage C — Medical Payments is amended to replace Paragraph 1.a.(3)(b) with the following:
(b) The expenses are incurred and reported to the Insurer within three years of the date of the accident; and

18. NON -OWNED AIRCRAFT
Under COVERAGES, Coverage A — Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability, the paragraph entitled Exclusions is amended as follows:

The exclusion entitled Aircraft, Auto or Watercraft is amended to add the following:

This exclusion does not apply to an aircraft not owned by any Named Insured, provided that:

1. the pilot in command holds a currently effective certificate issued by the duly constituted authority of the United States of America or Canada, designating that person as a commercial or airline transport pilot;

2. the aircraft is rented with a trained, paid crew to the Named Insured; and

3. the aircraft is not being used to carry persons or property for a charge.

19. NON -OWNED WATERCRAFT
Under COVERAGES, Coverage A — Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability, the paragraph entitled Exclusions is amended to delete subparagraph (2) of the exclusion entitled Aircraft, Auto or Watercraft, and replace it with the following.

This exclusion does not apply to:
(2) a watercraft that is not owned by any Named Insured, provided the watercraft is:
(a) less than 75 feet long; and
(b) not being used to carry persons or property for a charge.

20. PERSONAL AND ADVERTISING INJURY -DISCRIMINATION OR HUMILIATION A. Under DEFINITIONS, the definition of personal and advertising injury is amended to add the following tort:

Discrimination or humiliation that results in injury to the feelings or reputation of a natural person.

B. Under COVERAGES, Coverage B — Personal and Advertising Injury Liability, the paragraph entitled Exclusions is amended to:

1. delete the Exclusion entitled Knowing Violation Of Rights Of Another and replace it with the following:

CNA74858XX (1-15)

AMERICAN CASUALTY CO OF READING, PA
Insured Name: EARTH SYSTEMS PACIFIC
Copyright CNA All Rights Reserved. Includ
Policy No: 6057080011
Endorsement No: 4
Effective Date: 04/01/2024
hie20,7tedo4162-7nce Services Office, Inc., with its permission.

CNA

CNA PARAMOUNT
40020001160570809113701
Architects, Engineers and Surveyors General Liability
Extension Endorsement
This insurance does not apply to:

Knowing Violation of Rights of Another
Personal and advertising injury caused by or at the direction of the Insured with the knowledge that the act would violate the rights of another and would inflict personal and advertising injury. This exclusion shall not apply to discrimination or humiliation that results in injury to the feelings or reputation of a natural person, but only if such discrimination or humiliation is not done intentionally by or at the direction of:
(a) the Named Insured; or
(b) any executive officer, director, stockholder, partner, member or manager (if the Named Insured is a limited liability company) of the Named Insured.

2. add the following exclusions:

This insurance does not apply to:

Employment Related Discrimination
discrimination or humiliation directly or indirectly related to the employment, prospective employment, past employment or termination of employment of any person by any Insured.

Premises Related Discrimination
discrimination or humiliation arising out of the sale, rental, lease or sub -lease or prospective sale, rental, lease or sub -lease of any room, dwelling or premises by or at the direction of any Insured.

Notwithstanding the above, there is no coverage for fines or penalties levied or imposed by a governmental entity because of discrimination.

The coverage provided by this PERSONAL AND ADVERTISING INJURY -DISCRIMINATION OR HUMILIATION Provision does not apply to any person or organization whose status as an Insured derives solely from Provision 1. ADDITIONAL INSURED of this endorsement; or attachment of an additional insured endorsement to this Coverage Part.

21. PERSONAL AND ADVERTISING INJURY - CONTRACTUAL LIABILITY A. Under COVERAGES, Coverage B —Personal and Advertising Injury Liability, the paragraph entitled Exclusions is amended to delete the exclusion entitled Contractual Liability.

B. Solely for the purpose of the coverage provided by this PERSONAL AND ADVERTISING INJURY - LIMITED CONTRACTUAL LIABILITY provision, the following changes are made to the section entitled SUPPLEMENTARY PAYMENTS - COVERAGES A AND B:

1. Paragraph 2.d. is replaced by the following:
d. The allegations in the suit and the information the Insurer knows about the offense alleged in such suit are such that no conflict appears to exist between the interests of the Insured and the interests of the indemnitee;

2. The first unnumbered paragraph beneath Paragraph 2.f.(2)(b) is deleted and replaced by the following:

So long as the above conditions are met, attorney's fees incurred by the Insurer in the defense of that indemnitee, necessary litigation expenses incurred by the Insurer, and necessary litigation expenses incurred CNA74858XX (1-15)

AMERICAN CASUALTY CO OF READING, PA
Insured Name: EARTH SYSTEMS PACIFIC �II nn
Copyright CNA All Rights Reserved. IncludRa gh[e2W11e4ot fia7nce Services Office, Inc., with its permission.

Policy No: 6057080011
Endorsement No: 4
Effective Date: 04/01/2024

CNA

CNA PARAMOUNT
Architects, Engineers and Surveyors General Liability
Extension Endorsement
by the indemnitee at the Insurer's request will be paid as defense costs. Such payments will not be deemed to be damages for personal and advertising injury and will not reduce the limits of insurance.

C. This PERSONAL AND ADVERTISING INJURY - LIMITED CONTRACTUAL LIABILITY Provision does not apply if Coverage B —Personal and Advertising Injury Liability is excluded by another endorsement attached to this Coverage Part.

This PERSONAL AND ADVERTISING INJURY - CONTRACTUAL LIABILITY Provision does not apply to any person or organization who otherwise qualifies as an additional insured on this Coverage Part.

22. PROPERTY DAMAGE — ELEVATORS
A. Under COVERAGES, Coverage A — Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability, the paragraph entitled Exclusions is amended such that the Damage to Your Product Exclusion and subparagraphs (3), (4) and (6) of the Damage to Property Exclusion do not apply to property damage that results from the use of elevators.

B. Solely for the purpose of the coverage provided by this PROPERTY DAMAGE — ELEVATORS Provision, the Other Insurance conditions is amended to add the following paragraph:

This insurance is excess over any of the other insurance, whether primary, excess, contingent or on any other basis that is Property insurance covering property of others damaged from the use of elevators.

23. RETIRED PARTNERS, MEMBERS, DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES
WHO IS INSURED is amended to include as Insureds natural persons who are retired partners, members, directors or employees, but only for bodily injury, property damage or personal and advertising injury that results from services performed for the Named Insured under the Named Insured's direct supervision. All limitations that apply to employees and volunteer workers also apply to anyone qualifying as an Insured under this Provision.

24. SUPPLEMENTARY PAYMENTS
The section entitled SUPPLEMENTARY PAYMENTS - COVERAGES A AND B is amended as follows:

A. Paragraph 1.b. is amended to delete the $250 limit shown for the cost of bail bonds and replace it with a $5,000. limit; and
B. Paragraph 1.d. is amended to delete the limit of $250 shown for daily loss of earnings and replace it with a $1,000. limit.

25. UNINTENTIONAL FAILURE TO DISCLOSE HAZARDS
If the Named Insured unintentionally fails to disclose all existing hazards at the inception date of the Named Insured's Coverage Part, the Insurer will not deny coverage under this Coverage Part because of such failure.

26. WAIVER OF SUBROGATION - BLANKET
Under CONDITIONS, the condition entitled Transfer Of Rights Of Recovery Against Others To Us is amended to add the following:

The Insurer waives any right of recovery the Insurer may have against any person or organization because of payments the Insurer makes for injury or damage arising out of:

1. the Named Insured's ongoing operations; or

2. your work included in the products -completed operations hazard.

However, this waiver applies only when the Named Insured has agreed in writing to waive such rights of recovery in a written contract or written agreement, and only if such contract or agreement:

CNA74858XX (1-15)

AMERICAN CASUALTY CO OF READING, PA
Insured Name: EARTH SYSTEMS PACIFIC
Copyright CNA All Rights Reserved. IncIudR
Policy No: 6057080011
Endorsement No: 4
Effective Date: 04/01/2024
hie20,9eafo$62-7nce Services Office, Inc., with its permission.

CNA

CNA PARAMOUNT
40020001160570809113702
Architects, Engineers and Surveyors General Liability
Extension Endorsement

1. is in effect or becomes effective during the term of this Coverage Part; and

2. was executed prior to the bodily injury, property damage or personal and advertising injury giving rise to the claim.

27. WRAP-UP EXTENSION: OCIP, CCIP, OR CONSOLIDATED (WRAP-UP) INSURANCE PROGRAMS Note: The following provision does not apply to any public construction project in the state of Oklahoma, nor to any construction project in the state of Alaska, that is not permitted to be insured under a consolidated (wrap-up) insurance program by applicable state statute or regulation.

If the endorsement EXCLUSION - CONSTRUCTION WRAP-UP is attached to this policy, or another exclusionary endorsement pertaining to Owner Controlled Insurance Programs (O.C.I.P.) or Contractor Controlled Insurance Programs (C.C.I.P.) is attached, then the following changes apply:

A. The following wording is added to the above -referenced endorsement:

With respect to a consolidated (wrap-up) insurance program project in which the Named Insured is or was involved, this exclusion does not apply to those sums the Named Insured become legally obligated to pay as damages because of:

1. Bodily injury, property damage, or personal or advertising injury that occurs during the Named Insured's ongoing operations at the project, or during such operations of anyone acting on the Named Insured's behalf; nor

2. Bodily injury or property damage included within the products -completed operations hazard that arises out of those portions of the project that are not residential structures.

B. Condition 4. Other Insurance is amended to add the following subparagraph 4.b.(1)(c):

This insurance is excess over:
(c) Any of the other insurance whether primary, excess, contingent or any other basis that is insurance available to the Named Insured as a result of the Named Insured being a participant in a consolidated (wrap-up) insurance program, but only as respects the Named Insured's involvement in that consolidated (wrap-up) insurance program.

C. DEFINITIONS is amended to add the following definitions:

Consolidated (wrap-up) insurance program means a construction, erection or demolition project for which the prime contractor/project manager or owner of the construction project has secured general liability insurance covering some or all of the contractors or subcontractors involved in the project, such as an Owner Controlled Insurance Program (O.C.I.P.) or Contractor Controlled Insurance Program (C.C.I.P.).

Residential structure means any structure where 30% or more of the square foot area is used or is intended to be used for human residency, including but not limited to:

1. single or multifamily housing, apartments, condominiums, townhouses, co-operatives or planned unit developments; and

2. the common areas and structures appurtenant to the structures in paragraph 1. (including pools, hot tubs, detached garages, guest houses or any similar structures).

However, when there is no individual ownership of units, residential structure does not include military housing, college/university housing or dormitories, long term care facilities, hotels or motels. Residential structure also does not include hospitals or prisons.

CNA74858XX (1-15) Policy No: 6057080011

AMERICAN CASUALTY CO OF READING, PA Effective Date: 04/01/2024 Insured Name: EARTH SYSTEMS PACIFIC �II
Copyright CNA All Rights Reserved. IncludRa gh[e2 Delafofll r7nce Services Office, Inc., with its permission.

CNA

CNA PARAMOUNT
Architects, Engineers and Surveyors General Liability
Extension Endorsement
This WRAP-UP EXTENSION: OCIP, CCIP, OR CONSOLIDATED (WRAP-UP) INSURANCE PROGRAMS Provision does not apply to any person or organization who otherwise qualifies as an additional insured on this Coverage Part.

All other terms and conditions of the Policy remain unchanged.

This endorsement, which forms a part of and is for attachment to the Policy issued by the designated Insurers, takes effect on the effective date of said Policy at the hour stated in said Policy, unless another effective date is shown below, and expires concurrently with said Policy.

CNA74858XX (1-15)

AMERICAN CASUALTY CO OF READING, PA
Insured Name: EARTH SYSTEMS PACIFIC
Copyright CNA All Rights Reserved. IncIudR
Policy No: 6057080011
Endorsement No: 4
Effective Date: 04/01/2024
hie2 rlleafoll r�nce Services Office, Inc., with its permission.

ANA
Business Auto Policy
Policy Endorsement

DESIGNATED INSURED FOR COVERED AUTOS LIABILITY COVERAGE THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.

This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following:

AUTO DEALERS COVERAGE FORM

BUSINESS AUTO COVERAGE FORM

MOTOR CARRIER COVERAGE FORM
With respect to coverage provided by this endorsement, the provisions of the Coverage Form apply unless modified by this endorsement.

This endorsement identifies person(s) or organization(s) who are "insureds" for Covered Autos Liability Coverage under the Who Is An Insured provision of the Coverage Form. This endorsement does not alter coverage provided in the Coverage Form.

This endorsement changes the policy effective on the inception date of the policy unless another date is indicated below.
rNamed Insured: EARTH SYSTEMS PACIFIC
Endorsement Effective Date: 04/01/2024

SCHEDULE
Name Of Person(s) Or Organization(s):

ANY PERSON OR ORGANIZATION THAT THE NAMED INSURED IS OBLIGATED TO PROVIDE INSURANCE

WHERE REQUIRED BY A WRITTEN CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT IS AN INSURED,BUT ONLY WITH RESPECT

TO LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF A PERSON/ORGANIZATION FOR WHOM

LIABILITY COVERAGE IS AFFORDED UNDER THIS POLICY
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Each person or organization shown in the Schedule is an "insured" for Covered Autos Liability Coverage, but only to the extent that person or organization qualifies as an "insured" under the Who Is An Insured provision contained in Paragraph A.1. of Section II - Covered Autos Liability Coverage in the Business Auto and Motor Carrier Coverage Forms and Paragraph D.2. of Section I - Covered Autos Coverages of the Auto Dealers Coverage Form.

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The additional premium for this endorsement shall be % of the California workers' compensation pre- mium.

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Any Person or organization for which the insured has agreed by written contract executed prior to loss to furnish this waiver.

This endorsement changes the policy to which it is attached and is effective on the date issued unless otherwise stated.
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BEAUMONT

C A L I F O R N A
California Levine Act Statement
California Government Code Section 84308, commonly referred to as the "Levine Act," prohibits any Beaumont City Council Member from participating in any action related to a contract or application if he or she receives any political contributions totaling more than $500 within the previous twelve months, and for twelve months following the date a final decision from the business/board or applicant.

The Levine Act also requires a member of the Beaumont City Council who has received such a contribution to disclose the contribution on the record of the proceeding.

Current Beaumont City Council Members are listed at:
https://www.beaumontca.gov 9/City-Council
Proposers are responsible for accessing this link to review the names prior to answering the following questions.

1. Have you or your company, or any agent/board member on behalf of you or your company/entity, made any political contributions of more than $500 to any Beaumont City Council Member in the 12 months preceding the date of the submission of your proposal or application, or the anticipated date of any Council action? YES If yes, please identify the Council Member(s):

X NO

2. Do you or your company/entity, or any agency on behalf of you or your company/entity, anticipate or plan to make any political contribution of more than $500 to any Beaumont City Council Member in the 12 months following any Council action related to your proposal or application?
YES If yes, please identify the Council Member(s):

X NO
Answering yes to either of the two questions above does not preclude the Beaumont City Council from awarding a contract or approving an application or any subsequent action. It does however, preclude the identified Council Member(s) from participating in any actions related to your proposal or application.
1/16/2025
Date Signature of authorizthd individual
Earth Systems Pacific/Kevin L. Paul
Company/Applicant Name
City of Beaumont 1550 E. 6th Street, Beaumont, CA 92223 I (951) 769-8520 I BeaumontCA.gov

GEOCON: T3101-22-00
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AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

THIS AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR is made and effective upon signature, by and between the CITY OF BEAUMONT ("CITY") whose address is 550 E. 6th Street, Beaumont, California 92223 and GEOCON WEST INC. whose address is 27411 Redlands Blvd., Unit A, Loma Linda, CA 92354 ("CONTRACTOR").

RECITALS
This Agreement is entered into on the basis of the following facts, understandings and intentions of the parties to this Agreement:

A. CITY desires to engage CONTRACTOR to provide On -Call Geotechnical Engineering Services; and
B. CONTRACTOR has made a proposal ("Proposal") to the CITY to provide such professional services, which Proposal is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by this reference; and
C. CONTRACTOR agrees to provide such services pursuant to, and in accordance with, the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and represents and warrants to CITY that CONTRACTOR possesses the necessary skills, licenses, certifications, qualifications, personnel and equipment to provide such services.

AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing Recitals and mutual covenants contained herein, CITY and CONTRACTOR agree as follows:

1. Term of Agreement. This Agreement is effective as of the date first above written and shall continue until terminated as provided for herein. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, this Agreement shall automatically terminate after three (3) years unless extended by the parties with the approval of the City Council of the CITY.

2. Services to be Performed. CONTRACTOR agrees to provide the services ("Services") as follows: Proposal per Exhibit "A". All Services shall be performed in the manner and according to the timeframe set forth in the Proposal. CONTRACTOR designates Lisa Battiato as CONTRACTOR'S professional(s) responsible for overseeing the Services provided by CONTRACTOR.

3. Associates and Subcontractors. CONTRACTOR may, at CONTRACTOR's sole cost and expense, employ such competent and qualified independent associates, subcontractors and consultants as CONTRACTOR deems necessary to perform the Services; provided, however, that CONTRACTOR shall not subcontract any of the Services without the written consent of CITY.

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4. Compensation.

4.01. CONTRACTOR shall be paid at the rates set forth in the Proposal and shall not increase any rate without the prior written consent of the CITY. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, total fees and charges paid by CITY to CONTRACTOR under this Agreement shall not exceed THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND Dollars and 00/100 Cents ($300,000) annually.

4.02. CONTRACTOR shall not be compensated for any Services rendered nor reimbursed for any expenses incurred in excess of those authorized unless approved in advance by the CITY, in writing.

4.03. CONTRACTOR shall submit to CITY, on or before the fifteenth (15th) of each month, itemized invoices for the Services rendered in the previous month. The CITY shall not be obligated to pay any invoice that is submitted more than sixty (60) days after the due date of such invoice. CITY shall have the right to review and audit all invoices prior to or after payment to CONTRACTOR. This review and audit may include, but not be limited to CITY' s:
a. Determination that any hourly fee charged is consistent with this Agreement's approved hourly rate schedule;
b. Determination that the multiplication of the hours billed times the approved rate schedule dollars is correct;
c. Determination that each item charged is the usual, customary, and reasonable charge for the particular item. If CITY determines an item charged is greater than usual, customary, or reasonable, or is duplicative, ambiguous, excessive, or inappropriate, CITY shall either return the bill to CONTRACTOR with a request for explanation or adjust the payment accordingly, and give notice to CONTRACTOR of the adjustment.

4.04. If the work is satisfactorily completed, CITY shall pay such invoice within thirty (30) days of its receipt. Should CITY dispute any portion of any invoice, CITY shall pay the undisputed portion within the time stated above, and at the same time advise CONTRACTOR in writing of the disputed portion.

5. Obligations of CONTRACTOR.

5.01. CONTRACTOR agrees to perform all Services in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Proposal. In the event that the terms of the Proposal shall conflict with the terms of this Agreement, or contain additional terms other than the Services to be rendered and the price for the Services, the terms of this Agreement shall govern and said additional or conflicting terms shall be of no force or effect.

5.02. Except as otherwise agreed by the parties, CONTRACTOR will supply all personnel, materials and equipment required to perform the Services. CONTRACTOR shall provide its own offices, telephones, vehicles and computers and set its own work

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hours. CONTRACTOR will determine the method, details, and means of performing the Services under this Agreement.

5.03. CONTRACTOR shall keep CITY informed as to the progress of the Services by means of regular and frequent consultations. Additionally, when requested by CITY, CONTRACTOR shall prepare written status reports.

5.04. CONTRACTOR is responsible for paying, when due, all income and other taxes, fees and withholding, including withholding state and federal taxes, social security, unemployment and worker's compensation, incurred as a result of the compensation paid under this Agreement. CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless CITY for any claims, costs, losses, fees, penalties, interest, or damages suffered by CITY resulting from CONTRACTOR's failure to comply with this provision.

5.05. In the event CONTRACTOR is required to prepare plans, drawings, specifications and/or estimates, the same shall be furnished in conformance with local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.

5.06. CONTRACTOR represents that it possesses all required licenses necessary or applicable to the performance of Services under this Agreement and the Proposal and shall obtain and keep in full force and effect all permits and approvals required to perform the Services herein. In the event CITY is required to obtain an approval or permit from another governmental entity, CONTRACTOR shall provide all necessary supporting documents to be filed with such entity.

5.07. CONTRACTOR shall be solely responsible for obtaining Employment Eligibility Verification information from CONTRACTOR's employees, in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Pub. L. 99-603 (8 U.S.C. 1324a), and shall ensure that CONTRACTOR's employees are eligible to work in the United States.

5.08. In the event that CONTRACTOR employs, contracts with, or otherwise utilizes any Ca1PERS retirees in completing any of the Services performed hereunder, such instances shall be disclosed in advance to the CITY and shall be subject to the CITY's advance written approval.

5.09. Drug -free Workplace Certification. By signing this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR hereby certifies under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the CONTRACTOR will comply with the requirements of the Drug -Free Workplace Act of 1990 (Government Code, Section 8350 et seq.) and will provide a drug - free workplace.

5.010. CONTRACTOR shall comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules, regulations, entitlements and/or permits applicable to, or governing the Services authorized hereunder.

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6. Insurance. CONTRACTOR hereby agrees to be solely responsible for the health and safety of its employees and agents in performing the Services under this Agreement and shall comply with all laws applicable to worker safety including but not limited to Cal -OSHA.

Therefore, throughout the duration of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR hereby covenants and agrees to maintain insurance in conformance with the requirements set forth below. Attached hereto as Exhibit "B" are copies of Certificates of Insurance and endorsements as required by Section 7.02. If existing coverage does not meet the requirements set forth herein, CONTRACTOR agrees to amend, supplement or endorse the existing coverage to do so.

CONTRACTOR shall provide the following types and amounts of insurance:

6.01. Commercial general liability insurance in an amount of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate; CONTRACTOR agrees to have its insurer endorse the general liability coverage required herein to include as additional insured's CITY, its officials, employees and agents. CONTRACTOR also agrees to require all contractors and subcontractors to provide the same coverage required under this Section 6.

6.02. Business Auto Coverage in an amount no less than $1 million per accident.

If CONTRACTOR or CONTRACTOR's employees will use personal autos in performance of the Services hereunder, CONTRACTOR shall provide evidence of personal auto liability coverage for each such person.

6.03. Workers' Compensation coverage for any of CONTRACTOR's employees that will be providing any Services hereunder. CONTRACTOR will have a state -approved policy form providing statutory benefits as required by California law. The provisions of any workers' compensation will not limit the obligations of CONTRACTOR under this Agreement. CONTRACTOR expressly agrees not to use any statutory immunity defenses under such laws with respect to CITY, its employees, officials and agents.

6.04. Optional Insurance Coverage. Choose and check one: Required _ /Not Required_; Errors and omissions insurance in a minimum amount of $2 million per claim to cover any negligent acts or omissions committed by CONTRACTOR and its employees in the performance of any Services for CITY.CONTRACTOR shall maintain the claim policy for a period of not less than five (5) years from the effective date of this Agreement.

Upon expiration of the claim policy, CONTRACTOR shall secure and maintain tail coverage to ensure continued protection against claims arising from services performed under this Agreement. CONTRACTOR shall provide CITY with a certificate of insurance upon execution of this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, only those subcontractors who provide design professional and/or consulting services shall be required to carry errors and omissions insurance and in no event shall said subcontractors be required to carry limits higher than $1 million per claim.

7. General Conditions pertaining to Insurance Coverage.

7.01. No liability insurance coverage provided shall prohibit CONTRACTOR from waiving the right of subrogation prior to a loss. CONTRACTOR waives all rights of

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subrogation against CITY regardless of the applicability of insurance proceeds and shall require all contractors and subcontractors to do likewise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, with respect to errors and omissions insurance, waiver of subrogation coverage shall be provided as required by written contract per policy form in lieu of a formal or separate endorsement page.

7.02. Prior to beginning the Services under this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall furnish CITY with certificates of insurance, endorsements, and upon request, complete copies of all policies, including complete copies of all endorsements. All copies of policies and endorsements shall show the signature of a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf.

7.03. All required policies shall be issued by a highly rated insurer with a minimum A.M. Best rating of "A:VII"). The insurer(s) shall be admitted and licensed to do business in California. The certificates of insurance hereunder shall state that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, canceled by either party, or reduced in coverage or in limits, except after thirty (30) days' prior written notice has been given to CITY.

7.04. Self-insurance does not comply with these insurance specifications.

CONTRACTOR acknowledges and agrees that that all commercial general liability and business auto insurance coverage required to be provided by CONTRACTOR or any subcontractor, shall apply first and on a primary, non-contributing basis in relation to any other commercial general liability or business auto insurance, indemnity or self-insurance available to CITY.

7.05. All coverage types and limits required are subject to approval, modification and additional requirements by CITY, as the need arises. CONTRACTOR shall not make any reductions in scope of coverage (e.g. elimination of contractual liability or reduction of discovery period) that may affect CITY's protection without CITY's prior written consent.

7.06. CONTRACTOR agrees to provide immediate notice to CITY of any claim or loss against CONTRACTOR or arising out of the Services performed under this Agreement. CITY assumes no obligation or liability by such notice, but has the right (but not the duty) to monitor the handling of any such claim or claims if they are likely to involve CITY.

8. Indemnification.

8.01. CONTRACTOR and CITY agree that CITY, its employees, agents and officials should, to the extent permitted by law, be fully protected from any loss, injury, damage, claim, lawsuit, cost, expense, attorneys' fees, litigation costs, defense costs, court costs or any other costs arising out of or in any way related to the performance of this Agreement by CONTRACTOR or any subcontractor or agent of either as set forth herein.

Accordingly, the provisions of this indemnity are intended by the parties to be interpreted and construed to provide the fullest protection possible under the law to CITY.

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CONTRACTOR acknowledges that CITY would not enter into this Agreement in the absence of the commitment of CONTRACTOR to indemnify and protect CITY as set forth herein.
a. To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONTRACTOR shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless CITY, its employees, agents and officials, from any liability, claims, suits, actions, arbitration proceedings, administrative proceedings, regulatory proceedings, losses, expenses, damages or costs of any kind, whether actual, alleged or threatened, actual attorneys' fees incurred by CITY, court costs, interest, defense costs, including expert witness fees and any other costs or expenses of any kind whatsoever without restriction or limitation incurred in relation to, as a consequence of or arising out of, or in any way attributable actually, allegedly or impliedly, in whole or in part to the performance of this Agreement.

CONTRACTOR's obligation to defend, indemnify and hold harmless shall include any and all claims, suits and proceedings in which CONTRACTOR (and/or CONTRACTOR's agents and/or employees) is alleged to be an employee of CITY.

All obligations under this provision are to be paid by CONTRACTOR as they are incurred by CITY.
b. Without affecting the rights of CITY under any provision of this Agreement or this Section, CONTRACTOR shall not be required to indemnify and hold harmless CITY as set forth above for liability attributable solely to the fault of CITY, provided such fault is determined by agreement between the parties or the findings of a court of competent jurisdiction.
8A. Indemnification Design Professionals.
8A.01. In the event that CONTRACTOR is a design professional under California Civil Code Section 2782.8 this Section 8A shall apply instead of Section 8. To the fullest extent permitted by California law and in accordance with California Civil Code section 2782.8, CONTRACTOR shall indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its officers, employees, trustees and members ("Indemnified Parties") from any and all actions, assessments, counts, citations, claims, costs, damages, demands, judgments, liabilities (legal, administrative or otherwise), losses, notices, expenses, fines, penalties, proceedings, responsibilities, violations, attorney's and consultants' fees and causes of action including, but not limited to those for, injury to property or persons, including personal injury and/or death ("Claim(s)"), to the extent that the Claim(s) arises out of, pertains to, or relates to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of CONTRACTOR, its directors, officials, officers, employees and consultants arising out of, connected with, or resulting from the performance of the Services, the Project, or this Agreement. This indemnity excludes liability caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of any of the Indemnified Parties.

The cost to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend charged to CONTRACTOR shall not exceed CONTRACTOR'S proportionate percentage of fault.

9. Additional Services, Changes and Deletions.

9.01. In the event CONTRACTOR performs additional or different services than

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those described herein without the prior written approval of the City Manager and/or City Council of CITY, CONTRACTOR shall not be compensated for such services.

CONTRACTOR expressly waives any right to be compensated for services and materials not covered by the scope of this Agreement or authorized by the CITY in writing.

9.02. CONTRACTOR shall promptly advise the City Manager and Finance Director of CITY as soon as reasonably practicable upon gaining knowledge of a condition, event or accumulation of events which may affect the scope and/or cost of Services. All proposed changes, modifications, deletions and/or requests for additional services shall be reduced to writing for review and approval by the CITY and/or City Council.

10. Termination of Agreement.

10.01. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, CITY, at its sole option, may terminate this Agreement with or without cause, or for no cause, at any time by giving twenty (20) days' written notice to CONTRACTOR.

10.02. In the event of termination, the payment of monies due CONTRACTOR for undisputed Services performed prior to the effective date of such termination shall be paid within thirty (30) business days after receipt of an invoice as provided in this Agreement.

Immediately upon termination, CONTRACTOR agrees to promptly provide and deliver to CITY all original documents, reports, studies, plans, specifications and the like which are in the possession or control of CONTRACTOR and pertain to CITY.

11. Status of CONTRACTOR.

11.01. CONTRACTOR shall perform the Services in CONTRACTOR's own way as an independent contractor, and in pursuit of CONTRACTOR's independent calling, and not as an employee of CITY. However, CONTRACTOR shall regularly confer with CITY's City Manager as provided for in this Agreement.

11.02. CONTRACTOR agrees that it is not entitled to the rights and benefits afforded to CITY's employees, including disability or unemployment insurance, workers' compensation, retirement, Ca1PERS, medical insurance, sick leave, or any other employment benefit. CONTRACTOR is responsible for providing, at its own expense, disability, unemployment, workers' compensation and other insurance, training, permits, and licenses for itself and its employees and subcontractors.

11.03. CONTRACTOR hereby specifically represents and warrants to CITY that it possesses the qualifications and skills necessary to perform the Services under this Agreement in a competent, professional manner, without the advice or direction of CITY and that the Services to be rendered pursuant to this Agreement shall be performed in accordance with the standards customarily applicable to an experienced and competent professional rendering the same or similar services in the same geographic area where the CITY is located. Further, CONTRACTOR represents and warrants that the individual signing this Agreement on behalf of CONTRACTOR has the full authority to bind

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CONTRACTOR to this Agreement.

12. Ownership of Documents; Audit.

12.01. All draft and final reports, plans, drawings, studies, maps, photographs, specifications, data, notes, manuals, warranties and all other documents of any kind or nature prepared, developed or obtained by CONTRACTOR in connection with the performance of Services performed for the CITY shall become the sole property of CITY, and CONTRACTOR shall promptly deliver all such materials to CITY upon request. At the CITY's sole discretion, CONTRACTOR may be permitted to retain original documents, and furnish reproductions to CITY upon request, at no cost to CITY.

12.02. Subject to applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations, CITY shall hold all intellectual property rights to any materials developed pursuant to this Agreement. CONTRACTOR shall not such use data or documents for purposes other than the performance of this Agreement, nor shall CONTRACTOR release, reproduce, distribute, publish, adapt for future use or any other purposes, or otherwise use, any data or other materials first produced in the performance of this Agreement, nor authorize others to do so, without the prior written consent of CITY.

12.03. CONTRACTOR shall retain and maintain, for a period not less than four years following termination of this Agreement, all-time records, accounting records and vouchers and all other records with respect to all matters concerning Services performed, compensation paid and expenses reimbursed. At any time during normal business hours and as often as CITY may deem necessary, CONTRACTOR shall make available to CITY' s agents for examination all of such records and shall permit CITY' s agents to audit, examine and reproduce such records.

13. Miscellaneous Provisions.

13.01. This Agreement, which includes all attached exhibits, supersedes any and all previous agreements, either oral or written, between the parties hereto with respect to the rendering of Services by CONTRACTOR for CITY and contains all of the covenants and agreements between the parties with respect to the rendering of such Services in any manner whatsoever. Any modification of this Agreement will be effective only if it is in writing signed by both parties.

13.02. CONTRACTOR shall not assign or otherwise transfer any rights or interest in this Agreement without the prior written consent of CITY. Unless specifically stated to the contrary in any written consent to an assignment, no assignment will release or discharge the assignor from any duty or responsibility under this Agreement.

13.03. CONTRACTOR shall timely file FPPC Form 700 Conflict of Interest Statements with CITY if required by California law and/or the CITY's conflict of interest policy.

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13.04. If any legal action or proceeding, including an action for declaratory relief, is brought to enforce or interpret the provisions of this Agreement, the prevailing party will be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, in addition to any other relief to which that party may be entitled.

13.05. This Agreement is made, entered into and shall be performed in the County of Riverside in the State of California and shall in all respects be interpreted, enforced and governed under the laws of the State of California. The parties agree that venue in any litigation between them shall be in Riverside County, California.

13.06. CONTRACTOR covenants that neither it nor any officer or principal of its firm has any interest, nor shall they acquire any interest, either directly or indirectly, which will conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of their Services hereunder.

CONTRACTOR further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, no person having such interest shall be employed by it as an officer, employee, agent, or subcontractor.

13.07. CONTRACTOR has read and is aware of the provisions of Section 1090 et seq. and Section 87100 et seq. of the Government Code relating to conflicts of interest of public officers and employees. CONTRACTOR agrees that they are unaware of any financial or economic interest of any public officer or employee of the CITY relating to this Agreement. It is further understood and agreed that if such a financial interest does exist at the inception of this Agreement, the CITY may immediately terminate this Agreement by giving notice thereof. CONTRACTOR shall comply with the requirements of Government Code section 87100 et seq. and section 1090 in the performance of and during the term of this Agreement.

13.08. Improper Consideration. CONTRACTOR shall not offer (either directly or through an intermediary) any improper consideration such as, but not limited to, cash, discounts, services, the provision of travel or entertainment, or any items of value to any officer, employee or agent of the CITY in an attempt to secure favorable treatment regarding this Agreement or any contract awarded by CITY. The CITY, by notice, may immediately terminate this Agreement if it determines that any improper consideration as described in the preceding sentence was offered to any officer, employee or agent of the CITY with respect to the proposal and award process of this Agreement or any CITY contract. This prohibition shall apply to any amendment, extension or evaluation process once this Agreement or any CITY contract has been awarded. CONTRACTOR shall immediately report any attempt by any CITY officer, employee or agent to solicit (either directly or through an intermediary) improper consideration from CONTRACTOR.

13.09. Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is declared invalid, illegal or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the entire balance of this Agreement not so affected shall remain in full force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereby have made and executed this Agreement to be effective as of the day and year first above written.

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CITY: CONTRACTOR:

CITY OF BEAUMONT GEOCON WEST, INC.

By: By:

Elizabeth Gibbs, City Manager
Date:

Print Name: Neal Ber
Title:

Date:

President
1/24/2025

EXHIBIT "A"

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
(insert behind this page)

BEAUMONT
-CALIFORNIA-
Request for Proposal
For
On -Call Geotechnical Engineering Services
Website:
www.beaumontca.gov
Address:
550 E. 6th Street
Beaumont, CA 92223
Phone:
951.769.8520
Proposals Due By:
3:00 pm
October 28, 2024
Contact:

Raveena Chara
Procurement & Contracts Specialist
rchara©beaumontca.gov
RFP Available
City of Beaumont Planet Bids portal:
https://vendors.planetbids.com/portal/66785/bo/bo-search

Introduction
The CITY of Beaumont (CITY) is seeking proposals from qualified firms and individuals (Consultant) interested in providing "On -Call" or "As -Needed" Geotechnical Engineering Services for the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) that include geotechnical and materials testing services, plan checking services, and services for preparing design recommendations, plans and other contract documents for public works construction projects within the CITY.

All services provided by the Consultant shall be performed by individuals who meet the qualifications, education, and certification/licensing requirements for the position. The successful Consultant shall also have the resources to provide cost-effective and timely services, including providing customer service to the CITY.

Qualified firms that submit a proposal will be evaluated in accordance with the requirements defined within this RFP. Upon successful negotiations with the CITY, the selected firm will provide professional geotechnical services for the CIP as described in the scope of this RFP.

City of Beaumont
The CITY of Beaumont was incorporated in November 1912. The CITY is located in the western portion of Riverside County and is bounded on the west by Calimesa and unincorporated areas, on the north by the unincorporated County areas (Cherry Valley), on the south by unincorporated County areas, and the CITY of San Jacinto, and on the east by the CITY of Banning. The land area within the CITY's boundaries is approximately 26 square miles.

The CITY interacts with other government agencies, including but not limited to the California Department of Transportation, the County of Riverside, RCTC, and the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board.

Background
The CITY is seeking qualified consultants to provide geotechnical engineering and materials testing services, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) plan checking services, and services for preparing design recommendations, plans, and other contract documents for public works construction projects within the CITY.

Scope of Services
The Scope of Services for On -Call Geotechnical Engineering Services is attached as Exhibit A.

Additional Responsibilities
The Consultant shall be responsible for completing the specified services in accordance with the CITY's Professional Services Agreement (PSA) by Independent Contractor, a sample of which is attached (Exhibit B).

The term of the agreement shall be determined upon the need for services and consistent with the City's policies. The initial period of the contract is three (3) years, with two one-year extensions as approved by the City Council, subject to agreement terms and the Beaumont Municipal Code.

Proposal Requirements
Proposals shall clearly address all the information requested and describe the methodology to be used to accomplish each of the project tasks. Please note: this RFP cannot identify each specific, individual task required to successfully and completely implement this project. The CITY relies on the professionalism and competence of the selected firm to be knowledgeable of the general areas identified in the scope of services. The CITY will not approve addenda to the selected firm's agreement which do not involve a substantial change from the general scope of work identified in this RFP.

The proposal shall clearly address all the information requested herein. To achieve a uniform review process and obtain the maximum degree of comparability, it is required that proposals be organized and contain all information as specified below.

A. Cover Letter: Maximum of two pages serving as an Executive Summary which shall include an understanding of the scope of services. The RFP shall be transmitted with a cover letter that must be signed by an official authorized to bind the consultant contractually. That letter accompanying the RFP shall also provide the name, title, address, and telephone number of individuals with the authority to negotiate and contractually bind the consultant. The cover letter constitutes certification by the consultant, under penalty of perjury, that the consultant complies with nondiscrimination requirements of the State and Federal Government. An unsigned proposal or one signed by an individual unauthorized to bind the consultant may be rejected.

B. Introduction/Information: Introduction of the service proposal, including a statement of understanding for the types of services contemplated. Provide a discussion on how the objectives of the scope of services will be accomplished.

Provide the name of the firm submitting the proposal, its mailing address, telephone number, and the name of the individual to contact if further information

is required. Any participating firms and proposed sub -consultants shall be identified and included in the proposal (all sub -consultants must be approved by CITY prior to signing the agreement with CITY).

C. The firm's approach to delivering the scope of services. Provide a description of the firm's approach to communicating effectively with CITY staff and officials, other jurisdictional stakeholders, and the public, to facilitate successful delivery of assigned tasks.

D. Firm Profile: Provide a description of the firm, including number of professional personnel, years in business, office location(s), organizational structure (e.g., corporation, partnership, sole practitioner, etc.), areas of particular expertise, etc.

E. Location of the principal office that will be responsible for the implementation of this contract.

F. Resume of the Lead Consultant.

G. Key Personnel: Provide a summary description of the key personnel who will be involved in this project, their roles and responsibilities, and their experience in similar past projects. The proposal must name a project manager. In addition to this summary, full resumes should be provided.

H. Three to five references to include: name, address, contact person and phone number of the company, length of time services were provided, and a description of the services provided.

I. Scope of Services: Provide a description of the tasks, sub -tasks, and deliverables that will be provided. The Scope of Work Program should be presented in a logical format that can be easily attached to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA).

J. Cost proposal (including hourly rates) shall be submitted in a separate sealed envelope. This should include a not -to -exceed fee amount and fee schedule for services and hourly billable costs.

K. Any other information that should be considered, such as any special services or customer service philosophy, which defines your firm's practice.

L. The firm will be required to have professional liability insurance including liability at a minimum of one million per occurrence, worker's compensation, and vehicle coverage including comprehensive and collision insurance naming the CITY of Beaumont as additional insured. The proposal shall state whether such insurances will be in force at the time of contract execution.

Submittal
One (1) color PDF proposal submitted in Planet Bids. In addition to the Planet Bids submittal, four (4) bound copies and one (1) cost proposal in a separate envelope (emails will not be accepted) of the proposal must be submitted no later than 3:00 pm, Monday, October 28, 2024.

The cost proposal shall be submitted in a separate sealed envelope to the following location:

Beaumont Civic Center
550 E. Sixth Street
Beaumont, CA 92223
Postmarks and faxes are not acceptable. The proposal must be titled "RFP for On -Call Geotechnical Consulting Services." Request for Clarifications (RFCs) or questions regarding this RFP shall be directed in writing to:

Vincent Lopez
Project Manager
vlopez(a�beaumontca.gov
No RFC or questions will be accepted after 11:00 a.m. on October 17, 2024. All RFC responses will be posted on the CITY's Planet Bids Portal by October 22, 2024.

No postmarked proposals will be accepted. Once submitted, proposals, including the composition of the consulting staff, cannot be altered without prior written consent of the CITY.

All costs associated with the preparation of any proposal shall be the sole responsibility of the proposer. Each proposal shall be limited to a maximum of 20 pages single-spaced (not including resumes or addenda), using a minimum 12 -point font size.

Event
Date
RFP Issued
October 7, 2024
Questions submitted on Planet Bids deadline
October 17, 2024
@ 11:00 a.m.

Answers to Questions on Planet Bids will be posted
October 22, 2024
Proposals Due
October 28, 2024
@ 3:00 p.m.

Interviews (if required)
November 18 — 22, 2024
Award Date (Tentatively)
December 17, 2024

Confidentiality
Prior to the proposal submittal deadline, all proposals will be designated confidential to the extent permitted by the California Public Records Act. After the proposal submittal deadline, all responses will be regarded as public records and will be subject to review by the public. Any language purported to render confidential all or portions of the proposals will be regarded as non -effective and will be disregarded.

Amendments to Request for Proposals
The CITY reserves the right to amend the RFP by addendum prior to the final proposal submittal date. The addenda will be posted on the CITY's Planet Bids Portal:
https://vendors.planetbids.com/portal/66785/bo/bo-search Nnn-Commitment to CITY
The CITY reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive informalities and minor irregularities in any proposal reviewed. The CITY may reject any proposal that does not conform to the instructions provided in this RFP. Additionally, the CITY reserves the right to negotiate all final terms and conditions of any proposal received before entering into a final contract.

LOliIICT of IflieresT
The Consultant shall disclose any personal or professional financial, business, or other relationships with the CITY that may have an impact on the outcome of this contract or any resulting project. The consultant shall also list current clients who may have a financial interest in the outcome of this contract.

Proposal Evaluation/Selection
The CITY intends to engage the most qualified consultant available who demonstrates a thorough understanding of the CITY's needs. CITY staff will use the following criteria to evaluate the proposals:

Criteria
Points
Understanding of the Scope of Services
30 Demonstrated Professional Skill and Credentials
20 Related Experience and Previous Projects
20 Ability and Available Resources to perform the required services 30 Total
100
The CITY may request a qualification interview with the highest -ranked consultant(s) prior to determining the final ranking. This selection will be conducted according to the CITY's adopted

procedures. The CITY may select the top two firms and enter into negotiation. The CITY reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.

Reference Informatic,..

Links to applicable design standards can be found on the CITY's website:
https://www.beaumontca.gov/1236/Standards
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A. Scope of Services
B. Sample Professional Services Agreement (PSA)

END OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

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EXHIBIT "A"

SCOPE OF SERVICES
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Scope of Services
The Scope of Services will require the Consultant to provide all labor, equipment, tools, and furnishings necessary to perform the geotechnical engineering services and provide support for the CITY's Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Project tasks shall include, but are not necessarily limited to, those items noted below. If the consultant feels that additional tasks are warranted, they must be clearly identified in the consultant's proposal. The scope of services shall generally include the following tasks:

1. Geotechnical Investigation & Design Services

2. Pavement Evaluation and Design

3. Geotechnical Observation and Testing, Materials Testing and Special Inspection

4. Geotechnical Review Services
The following Scope of Services is provided as a guideline and is intended to identify the CITY's expectations and requirements associated with the required Geotechnical Engineering Services.

Consultants may suggest modifications to the proposed Scope of Services and are encouraged to expand the scope to include additional and/or optional tasks if deemed necessary to execute and facilitate the final design and construction of public works projects. At a minimum, the following specific tasks are to be included in the proposed Scope of Services.

Detailed Scope of ServILcz

1. Geotechnical Investigation & Design Services:
a. Literation review of geotechnical reports and maps
b. Site reconnaissance
c. Underground service alert coordination
d. Subsurface soil sampling
e. Boring logs
f. Geotechnical engineering analyses
g. Seismicity Overseen by Geotechnical Engineer (GE)
h. Geotechnical design recommendation for grading and foundations

2. Pavement Evaluation and Design:
a. Pavement corings
b. R -Value testing
c. Pavement deflection testing
d. Pavement analysis per Caltrans methodology
e. Pavement evaluation report
f. Requires by Professional Engineer (PE) pavement engineer

3. Geotechnical Observation and Testing, Materials Testing and Special Inspection:
a. Acceptance Testing for the City of various construction materials, including but not limited to AC, aggregate base, subgrade, concrete, and more b. Field sampling/testing/observation
c. Plant inspection
d. Laboratory testing
e. Laboratory certification (Caltrans, AASHTO Material Reference Laboratory, etc.) f. Meeting CITY's specifications and industry standards

4. Geotechnical Review Services:
a. Review of geotechnical reports
b. Review of grading and foundation plans (plan checking) c. Preparation of review sheets
d. Billing
e. Coordination with Planning and Building Departments
f. Presentation at City Council meetings (as directed)
g. Requires GE and CEG to perform reviews

City of Beaumont
Request for Proposal BEAUMONT
Request for Env. Con. Services for
Cherry Channel Drainage Project
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SAMPLE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA)
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EXHIBIT "B"

VENDORS PROPOSAL
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Proposal to Provide
On -Call Geotechnical Engineering Services
October 28, 2024, 3:00 PM
SUBMITTED TO:

City of Beaumont
550 E. 6th Street
Beaumont, CA 92223
Attention:

Raveena Chara, Procurement & Contracts Specialist &
Vincent Lopez, Project Manager

BEAUMONT
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SUBMITTED BY:

Geocon West, Inc.
24711 Redlands Blvd
Unit A
Loma Linda, CA
909.894.2175
www.geoconinc.com
Neal Berliner, PE, GE, President
Principal Engineer
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Proposal Number RD-24-1932-S-GT
October 28, 2024
Raveena Chara, Procurement & Contracts Specialist
Vincent Lopez, Project Manager
City of Beaumont
550 E. 6th Street
Beaumont, CA 92223
Subject: ON -CALL GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
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A. COVER LETTER
Dear Ms. Chara and Mr. Lopez,
Geocon West, Inc. (Geocon) is pleased to submit this proposal to the City of Beaumont (City) in response to the RFP for On -Call Geotechnical Engineering Services. We understand that the City seeks a qualified geotechnical firm to provide essential on -call services for public works construction projects, including geotechnical engineering, materials testing, plan checks, and preparation of design recommendations and contract documents. Geocon's demonstrated technical expertise, effective project management, integrity, and responsiveness position us well for successful task order delivery under this contract.

Geocon has 53 years of experience in Geotechnical Investigations, Pavement Evaluations, Geotechnical Observation and Testing, Materials Testing, and Special Inspection; we have built a strong reputation of excellence in Southern California. Our local office and laboratory in Loma Linda will manage this contract and partner with the City to meet the needs of the requested services. We have successfully provided similar services for various public agencies, including the Cities of Fontana, Indio, Hesperia, Wildomar, Menifee, Murrieta, Temecula, and the County Department of Public Works for Riverside, San Bernardino, and Los Angeles.

Beyond our extensive experience and demonstrated service to the City, what sets Geocon apart? ✓ We bring innovation and problem -solving to all of our projects — big or small. Our goal on every project is to develop creative, cost-effective, and practical geotechnical and environmental solutions. Problem -solving early in project phasing is key. We pride ourselves on adding genuine value to every aspect of a project to enable the project to move successfully across phases.
✓ Transparency is key to our project management approach. We are committed to keeping cost, schedule, quality, safety, and, importantly, transparency at the forefront of our mind while we deliver our task orders. We maintain strict burn -rate reports internally so that we stay on budget and transparently communicate our project milestone tracking to clients. Drawing from our extensive experience, we understand the need for rapid response times, communication, and coordination with the project team while maintaining excellent standards and providing quality deliverables.
✓ Our principals are working principals. Senior engineers and principals, like myself, will service your Task Orders. You will find a highly experienced leadership team at your disposal. Additionally, our principals play a direct role in overseeing the team and take every opportunity to streamline costs. For example, our principals bill at senior rates to control costs. We also have many multi -certified inspectors, and it is always our goal to have one inspector cover multiple tasks rather than having two or more inspectors on -site simultaneously; this minimizes the assignment of multiple field staff, all per the direction of working principals.

24711 Redlands Blvd • Loma Linda, California 92354 • PI 909.894.2175 • FI 909.283.7160

GEOCON
City of Beaumont
On -Call Geotechnical Services
V Our team is local, experienced, and available. Geocon offers an experienced, local team you can trust for this on -call contract. We are known for our responsiveness and availability to meet short-term requests. We do not utilize pay -when -paid clauses, so we receive priority scheduling from our subcontractors to expedite your projects. Our fully operational office and comprehensive testing laboratory in Loma Linda, as well as our staff of engineers, geologists, technicians, and inspectors, stand ready to serve the City.

V We perform our soil and materials testing in our in-house laboratories. We perform our services in-house, manage our own laboratories, and maintain strict oversight of standards within our laboratories. We are consistently rated by CCRL and other certifying bodies as having top performance for overall organization and accuracy of testing. Our laboratories are certified by DSA, AASHTO/AMRL, Caltrans, and CCRL and can provide both soil and materials testing services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. With staggered lab staff schedules, we are able to complete critical path testing much quicker than a typical lab.

As managing partner of Geocon West, Inc., I attest by my signature that I have the official authority to bind the company to commit its resources to fulfill the terms of this contract. I manage the Loma Linda team, will manage all work under this contract if awarded, and will be your point of contact. Please find my contact information below.

Key Personnel Contact Information:

Neal Berliner, GE - President & Principal Engineer
24711 Redlands Blvd., Loma Linda, CA 92354
T 1818.841.8357 M 1213.369.2881 E I [email protected] Lisa Battiato, CEG, APM, LEED AP — Regional Manager & Senior Geologist 41571 Corning Place, Suite 101, Murrieta, CA 92562
T 1951.304.2300 M 1760.579.9926 E I [email protected] Geocon appreciates the opportunity to submit this proposal to the City. Upon being awarded, our team will be fully dedicated to every Task Order by providing the highest level of service while upholding our industry reputation for excellent customer service. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,
Geocon West, Inc.

Neal Berliner, GE Lisa Battiato, CEG, APM, LEED AP
President & Principal Engineer
Regional Manager / Senior Geologist
Table of Contents
A. COVER LETTER - 1 -
B. INTRODUCTION/INFORMATION - 3 -
C. APPROACH TO DELIVERING THE SCOPE OF SERVICES - 6 -
D. FIRM PROFILE - 8 -
E. LOCATION - 8 -
F. RESUME OF LEAD CONSULTANT - 9 -
G. KEY PERSONNEL - 10 -
H. REFERENCES - 11 -
I. SCOPE OF SERVICES - 12 -
J. COST PROPOSAL -18 -
K. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - 18 -
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B. INTRODUCTION/INFORMATION
City of Beaumont
On -Call Geotechnical Services

INTRODUCTION OF SERVICES OFFERED
The information below introduces our services surrounding the scope of work specified in the RFP. Geocon will provide the City with geotechnical engineering, materials testing, plan checks, and preparation of design recommendations and contract documents.

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
We provide geotechnical engineering services to a diverse clientele, including public agencies, developers, design professionals, and the construction industry. As a full -service consulting firm, we conduct field, laboratory, and engineering analyses using in-house staff and equipment. Our focus is on delivering technically sound and economically viable solutions by balancing construction costs, client needs, and site conditions. Our innovative solutions to complex geotechnical challenges have led to a high percentage of repeat clients.

We offer expertise in the following areas:
• Geotechnical Investigations
• Due Diligence Geotechnical Evaluations
• Geotechnical Feasibility Studies
• Percolation and Infiltration Testing
• Geophysical Studies
• In -Situ Testing
• Shallow & Deep Foundation Design
• Pavement Studies
• Liquefaction Analysis
• Seismic Hazard Assessments
• Seismic Retrofits
• Slope Stability Evaluations
• Landslide Evaluations
• Fault Studies
• Vibration Monitoring
• Inclinometers I Piezometers
• Settlement Monitoring
• Value Engineering / Peer Review
• Ground Improvement Evaluations
• Plan and Specification Review
• Construction Management Support
• Laboratory & Materials Testing

ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
Geocon provides engineering geology support alongside our geotechnical engineering services for public and private sector clients. Our team offers a full range of services, including feasibility studies, geologic investigations, and project reviews. Each project is managed by a Certified Engineering Geologist or Geotechnical Engineer, with oversight from a company principal to ensure effective, economically viable solutions to complex geological challenges.

We prioritize client needs, considering costs, schedules, and site conditions. Our clients appreciate our innovative approaches and rely on us for expert consultation. Geocon's extensive experience equips us to deliver specialized expertise across various service areas.
• Geological Feasibility Studies
• Due Diligence Geological Evaluations
• Geologic Hazard Reconnaissance & Mapping
• Slope Stability Analysis
• Landslide Evaluations & Investigations
• Seismic Hazard Assessments
• Fault Studies
• Geophysical Studies
• Geological Explorations & Investigations
• Geologic Mapping
• Subsurface Mapping
• Geotechnical Instrumentation & Monitoring
• Naturally Occurring Asbestos Surveys
• Background Metals Studies
• Mineral Resource Evaluations
• Mine Reclamation Plans
• Abandoned Mine Hazard Assessments
• Hydrologic Investigations
• Groundwater Resource Evaluations
• Well Design I Wellsite Supervision
• Plan & Specification Review
• Construction Management Support
• Settlement Monitoring
• Forensic Studies
• Peer Review
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On -Call Geotechnical Services

REVIEW OF GEOTECHNICAL AND GEOLOGIC REPORTS
Geocon will perform reviews of geotechnical and geologic reports prepared by other consultants. Our California -licensed Geotechnical Engineers and Engineering Geologists will evaluate the interpretation of geologic conditions, completeness of the field investigation and laboratory testing programs, technical findings, and constructability of the proposed design recommendations. Geocon has a reputation for providing very cost-effective designs and is frequently requested to perform peer reviews of geotechnical reports.

CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
To confirm compliance with our engineering recommendations, we are commonly retained to provide quality control testing services during construction. We also provide a full range of special inspection services.

Our field technicians and inspectors maintain current certifications, including International Code Council (ICC), the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET), the American Concrete Institute (ACI), and the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), as well as required certifications from the cities and counties where work is performed.

Our construction inspection services are as follows:

EARTHWORK AND FOUNDATIONS DEPUTY I SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
• Site Grading Observation
• Sloping / Compound / Excavations / Shoring
• Underground Utility Installation
• Subgrade Preparation
• Chemical Treatment
• Geotextile I Rock Stabilization
• Base and Paving Placement
• Spread Footing I Grade Beam Construction
• Conventional / Post -Tensioned
Mat Foundation Construction
• Drilled / Driven Pile & Pier Installation
• Micro -Pile Installation
• Tie -Back Anchor / Soil Nail Installation
• Stone Columns I Vibrocompaction I
Deep Dynamic Compaction
• Compaction Grouting

LABORATORY TESTING
• Reinforcing Steel / Shotcrete Placement
• Concrete Placement I Curing
• Pre -stressed I Post -Tensioned Concrete
• Shotcrete
• High -Strength Bolting
• Drilled -In -Anchor Installation
• Structural Steel Welding I Welding
Qualifications
• Structural Wood
• Steel & Welding Fabricator Shop Inspections
• Batch Plant Inspections
• Reinforced Masonry Construction
Our in-house soils and materials testing laboratories are certified by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL), Division of State Architect (DSA), and the City of Los Angeles. Testing of soil, aggregate, asphalt concrete, and Portland cement concrete is performed in accordance with published test procedures such as American Standards for Testing Materials (ASTM), Caltrans, USACE, AASHTO, or the governing building code. Our in-house Universal Testing Machine (UTM), manufactured by Southwark -Emery, has a load capacity of 400,000 lbs. and is capable of testing materials up to a #18 rebar, as well as high -strength bolts and nuts.

In-house quality assurance programs are maintained to provide professional -level accuracy and reproducibility that are acceptable to current industry standards. This is accomplished by internal staff training, calibration of appropriate testing apparatus by certified independent agencies, and periodic inspection by outside accredited testing and inspection agencies.

Our testing laboratory provides soil and materials testing services and is extensively equipped and staffed with trained, qualified personnel and registered engineers who oversee laboratory testing. Laboratory reports will be distributed (pdf email) to project teams as testing is performed, and failing tests will be reported immediately. Our laboratory services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Our laboratory testing services are as follows:
• Soil Compaction Curves
• Soil Index Properties
• Soil Shear I Compressive Strength
Properties
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• Soil Consolidation I Expansion
• Soil Grain Size Analyses / Gradation
• Soil Pavement StabilitySoil Corrosion
• Concrete I Asphalt

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• Masonry I Grout I Mortar
• Rebar, Yield and Tensile Strength
• Bolt Assemblies

GEOCON
City of Beaumont
On -Call Geotechnical Services

UNDERSTANDING OF THE TYPES OF SERVICES REQUESTED
Geocon is committed to forming a collaborative partnership with the City and to providing the appropriate resources to ensure that our services exceed expectations. Geocon understands that the City is seeking a firm with qualified personnel under the supervision of registered professional engineers to provide as -needed Geotechnical Investigations, Pavement Evaluations, Geotechnical Observation and Testing, Materials Testing, and Special Inspections, as well as plan check support services such as peer reviews. We understand that these services will support the City's public works capital improvement projects.

We have an extensive history of partnering with cities and counties as well as local agencies to deliver successful projects.

Examples of our experience are presented in the projects highlighted in our references.

To achieve success in our shared goals, Geocon's approach begins with a thorough review of the project's scope and relevant background information. Following our analysis of the scope of work, we identify the key issues that need to be addressed, such as site conditions, characteristics, access, urgency, schedule, and weather considerations. As a matter of professional practice, we regularly review local agency codes, including City standard specifications and details, to ensure that our recommendations meet the applicable standards.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Firm Name: Geocon West, Inc.

Mailing address 24711 Redlands Blvd., Loma Linda, CA 92354 Phone Number: 909.894.2175
Contact for further information: Neal Berliner, GE and Lisa Battiato, CEG [email protected]; [email protected]

SUB -CONSULTANTS
Geocon collaborates with subconsultants only when necessary, ensuring that each partnership is strategically chosen to enhance project outcomes. The subconsultants we engage with are considered extensions of our team, seamlessly integrating into our workflow. They share Geocon's commitment to excellence, integrity, and client satisfaction, reinforcing our core values in every project.

Su bconsu Ita nt
Name
Firm
Information
Proposed
Duties
Contact
Information
2R Drilling
DIR # 1000008799
SBE #49138
Drilling Services
Brian Seri, President
6939 Schaefer Ave. Ste, D-304
Chino, CA 91710
909.490.0530
GPRS
DIR #PW LR 1000386992
Geotechnical Investigation
Support
Joseph Hurtado, Project Manager
227 S Electric Ave.

Alhambra, CA 918801
626.673.5646
Hixson Backhoe
DIR # 1000006434
Geotechnical Investigation
Support
Marie Boulden, Office Manager
37345 Applegate Rd,
Murrieta, CA 92563
951.677.6212
ATLAS
DIR # PW-LR-1001002829
Geotechnical Investigation
Support
Patrick Lehrmann, PG, PGP
Principal Geologist
5750 Johnston, Suite 400
Lafayette, LA, 70503
858.527.0849
Kehoe Testing &
Engineering
DIR # 1000017147
CPTs Support
Steven P. Kehoe, President
5415 Industrial Drive
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
714.901.7270
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Name (Continued)
Firm
Information
Proposed
Duties
Contact
Information
North County
Traffic Control
DIR# PW-LR-1000600907
Traffic Control Services
Michael Requilman, President
31222 Rivoli Road
Valley Center, CA 92082
760.802.7824
Aragon Geotechnical
DIR # 1000008509
Asphalt Lab Testing
Fernando Aragon, MS, PE., GE
Civil Engineer
16801 Van Buren Blvd, Bldg. B
Riverside, CA 92504
951.776.0345
Key Inspection Services
DIR # 1000026899
Observation and Testing
David W Kretz, President
8 Kavenish Dr, Rancho Mirage
CA, 92270
760.325.3489
Franklin Tsai Inspection
DIR # 1000009747
Inspection Support
Franklin Tsai, President
1117 Euclid Avenue
San Gabriel, CA, 91776
[email protected]
C. APPROACH TO DELIVERING THE SCOPE OF SERVICES
Geocon understands the scope of services under the On -Call Geotechnical Engineering Services contract, which encompasses a wide range of tasks, including the performance of geotechnical investigations, construction observation and testing, materials testing, pavement evaluations, and geotechnical review services. We have extensive experience providing these services to clients throughout California.

Our approach to delivering services begins with a commitment to clear and timely communication with all interested parties, including City personnel, project teams, consultants, contractors, building authorities, and the general public. Today, this means communication in a variety of ways, including email, virtual teleconference meetings, in -person project meetings, and meetings where the public may be present. In addition, our approach includes the development of well-defined and detailed scopes of work, timely delegation of tasks to qualified personnel, principal -level review, and tracking progress and workflow to promote on -time delivery of services. We approach each project as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible while maintaining a high level of safety for City staff and Geocon project personnel.

APPROACH TO QUALITY ASSURANCE AND PROCESS FOR QUALITY CONTROL Geocon follows a strict procedure for our quality assurance and quality control methods, which is detailed in Section E. Quality Assurance & Quality Control. In addition, we maintain a Quality Assurance Program specific to our materials testing laboratory.

Our QAP includes staff training, equipment calibration by certified independent agencies, and periodic inspection by outside accredited testing and inspection agencies, such as AASHTO, AMRL, CCRL, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).

Laboratory and materials testing services are performed under the responsibility of our designated project engineer, who is registered in California as a civil engineer. Our QAP program facilitates compliance with project performance standards, schedules, and budgets. This comprehensive plan utilizes a management approach that delineates the interrelationship between management and design team components and describes specific quality control procedures to be used during projects. The program addresses data generation, management, and quality assessment guidelines for our procedures and methods.

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City of Beaumont
On -Call Geotechnical Services

APPROACH TO STAFFING, SUBCONSULTANTS, AND DELIVERING TIMELY & QUALITY

SERVICE
To maintain project schedules and minimize delays, Geocon maintains regular communication with clients throughout the duration of the project. Our staff understands the importance of direct client communication concerning the scope of work, project milestones, and project deliverables. It is important that Geocon has a clear understanding of the project and client expectations before commencing work. Through advanced planning and establishment of project milestones, potential impacts on the critical path are flagged early to allow for contingency planning, which minimizes risks, delays, and budget overruns.

Geocon is accustomed to working on projects with tight schedules and critical deadlines. The majority of our client's sites/projects are driven by regulatory and/or real estate transaction deadlines. As a result, an integral part of our services is the ability to meet strict timelines.

We can meet a widely varying task load and potentially compressed schedules due to our large base of professionals, tested system of project methods and documentation, and flexible management approach. This allows technical personnel to work on several projects at once without sacrificing quality.

Geocon regularly completes projects on schedule and is conscious of the importance of timeliness during report preparation and when responding to questions from the project team throughout the duration of the project. Documents are provided to the project team in electronic (pdf) format to keep projects moving forward expeditiously. Reports are typically sent electronically via email and by hard copy via overnight mail once completed. This allows the project team more time to complete their tasks while waiting for the final documents.

Subconsultant/subcontractor services are managed as if they are part of Geocon. The project manager will initiate contact with the sub early on in the process to define schedule, budget, and field activities and identify any potential issues on the site that may impact field activities. Geocon holds its subs to the same quality and performance standards that we operate by, which in turn provides the client with the best service possible.

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D. FIRM PROFILE
Geocon is a California corporation that was established in 1971.

We are a professional engineering consulting firm providing comprehensive geotechnical, geologic, construction inspection, and environmental engineering and consulting services. In addition to these services, we operate in-house soils and materials testing laboratories and provide environmental remediation contracting (cleanup) services.

Geocon has six offices located in Southern California, providing well -positioned geographic coverage to promptly, efficiently, and cost-effectively service our clients' needs. We employ a staff of over 300 technically strong, highly motivated engineers, geologists, environmental scientists, technicians, and special inspectors. Our managing principals are practicing professional geologists or engineers who actively manage projects and assign and mentor technical staff. Each office is supported by state-of-the-art inventories of field equipment and instrumentation, comprehensive technical libraries, and modern data -management systems. Laboratory testing services are performed in an in- house soils and materials testing laboratory accredited by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL), Division of State Architect (DSA), and the City of Los Angeles.

The average professional staff member has more than 10 years of experience at Geocon alone and has sufficient training and experience to respond to accelerated schedules without encountering procedural problems or sacrificing the quality of work products. Our friendly company culture promotes excellent working relationships with our clients, and many clients have said that we function much like their own employees: a direct extension of their team.

Geocon is fully staffed and responsive in meeting the needs of individual clients.

Our size is such that our trained professional, technical, and support staff are able to respond quickly to varying task requirements and multiple concurrent projects. This is achievable through Geocon's unique organizational structure that permits efficient, competent, professional services for every project, irrespective of the size or complexity of the task. Associate -level project review and oversight are provided for all projects.

E. LOCATION
Geocon's local office in Loma Linda, CA, will service this on -call contract. The map below depicts the proximity of our office (just 20 miles down the I-10 Freeway) from Beaumont City Hall. This short distance will ensure an expeditious and unmatched response time to any of the City's needs. Our team is also supported by our two local regional offices in Riverside County, in Murrietta, and La Quinta, California, in addition to our other offices in Irvine and Burbank.

City of Beaumont
On -Call Geotechnical Services

FIRM OVERVIEW

TYPES OF SERVICES
Geotechnical Engineering
Engineering Geology
Construction Inspection
Soils and Materials Testing Laboratory
Environmental Services

LOCATIONS
San Diego (HQ) I San Diego County
Burbank I Los Angeles County
Irvine I Orange County
Loma Linda I San Bernardino County
Murrieta I Riverside County
La Quinta I Coachella Valley
Rancho Cordova I Sacramento County
Livermore I Alameda County
Fairfield I Solano County

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F. RESUME OF LEAD CONSULTANT

LISA BATTIATO, CEG, APM, LEED AP

REGIONAL MANAGER/SENIOR GEOLOGIST
Ms. Lisa Battiato has more than 28 years of experience providing geologic consulting services throughout California. Her experience encompasses a wide range of projects, including transportation and water infrastructure; educational, medical, commercial, and industrial facilities; mixed -use and multi -family residential developments; and other large-scale land developments. Her technical expertise includes seismic hazard analyses; subsurface fault, landslide, liquefaction, and geotechnical investigations and assessments; geologic mapping; pavement distress mitigation; geotechnical services during utility installation and roadway construction; geologic evaluations of levee stability; project management services for large, hillside grading projects; and supervision of materials testing services during construction.

Ms. Battiato has been actively involved in determining methods and designs necessary for slope stabilization, seepage, mitigation of collapsible soils, induced soil settlement, expansive soils, subsurface dewatering, and drainage.

The following summarizes Ms. Battiato's extensive experience managing on -call contracts in a scope similar to those services requested in this RFP. Her full resume, discussing her experience on these contracts, is provided in the appendix, as resumes are excluded from the page limit, which is consistent with Q&A #5 found in addendum #1.
✓ CITY OF INDIO, ON -CALL MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES
✓ CITY OF WILDOMAR, ON -CALL GEOTECHNICAL AND MATERIALS TESTING, WILDOMAR, City of Beaumont
On -Call Geotechnical Services
Low

EXPERIENCE
28 years

EDUCATION
BS, Geology, University of
California, Riverside

REGISTRATIONS
- CA: Certified Engineering
Geologist, No. 2316
CA: Professional
Geologist,
No. 7512

CERTIFICATIONS
- Accredited Pavement
Manager
- LEED Accredited
Professional
- Envision Sustainability
Credential
Geothermal Professional
OSHA 40 -Hour

ROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
- APWA
- AEG
- ASCE
- Cal APA
- IGS

CALIFORNIA
✓ CITY OF MURRIETA ON -CALL GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES, MURRIETA, CALIFORNIA ✓ CITY OF TEMECULA, GEOTECHNICAL AND MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES CONTRACT ✓ CITY OF MENIFEE, ON -CALL GEOTECHNICAL CONSULTANT
✓ CITY OF LA QUINTA, ON -CALL GEOTECHNICAL CONSULTANT
✓ SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, ON -CALL SOILS & MATERIALS TESTING AND INSPECTION SERVICES, SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA ✓ RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT, ON -CALL GEOTECHNICAL AND MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES, RIVERSIDE ✓ COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
✓ EASTERN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, ON -CALL GEOTECHNICAL CONSULTANT, RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA ✓ RCFC & WCD, ON -CALL GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING & ANCILLARY SERVICES, RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Geocon Proposal Number RD-24-1932-S-GT
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G. KEY PERSONNEL
City of Beaumont
On -Call Geotechnical Services
The Organizatlonal Chart on this page outlines our proposed key personnel who will remain in service until the completion of the contract. Full resumes of our key personnel discussing their experience and qualifications are provided in the appendix, as resumes are excluded from the page limit consistent with Q&A #5 found in addendum #1.

This contract will be managed by Lisa Battiato, CEG, APM, LEED AP, Senior Geologist, and Regional Manager, who brings extensive experience in geologic assessments and project oversight. Her leadership will be vital in navigating complex geotechnical challenges and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Lisa has successfully managed numerous projects, including overseeing geotechnical services for infrastructure improvements throughout San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. She brings an expert level of expertise to the geologic and geotechnical conditions surrounding Beaumont, CA, due to her wealth of geotechnical experience within the area.

Supporting her is Neal Berliner, GE, President/Principal Engineer, who has a wealth of experience in civil engineering and geotechnical investigations. His role will focus on providing leadership and ensuring engineering integrity and quality assurance for the services provided in this contract. Neal's expertise includes the management of large-scale public works projects, making him well -suited to guide the engineering efforts for this contract.

The engineering team features Andrew
Shoashekan, PE, and Ashleigh Love, PE, who
will handle project engineering and technical
compliance. Andrew has a proven track record in
managing complex geotechnical studies and
construction projects; Ashleigh's experience
includes ensuring adherence to engineering
standards and practices in various public
infrastructure initiatives. Their collaborative
approach will enhance the project's technical
execution and compliance.

Kai Parker, our Field Supervisor, will coordinate
field operations and lead the inspection team,
ensuring that all site activities align with project
specifications and safety standards.

Supporting the engineering team is our
experienced inspection and laboratory staff,
including Erik Bezanson, Brandon Crow, Oscar
Morales, Alexander Bouillon, and Jesse
Arellano, who collectively bring over 60 years of
• 2R Drilling
experience in geotechnical observation and • Kehoe Testing &Engineering materials testing. Their project experience spans - GPRS various public works and infrastructure projects, such as the City of Yucaipa's Sidewalk Installation and the City of Hesperia's Recycled Water System. Additionally, Phillip Stephens and Steven Pigadiotis, as Regional Laboratory Manager and Laboratory Manager, respectively, ensure high -quality laboratory testing services, supporting compliance and performance standards across all materials tested.

Geocon will be assisted by subcontractors/consultants from time to time, as needed, to perform aspects of the scope of work. These subs will include 2R Drilling - Drilling Services, GPRS - Geotechnical Investigation Support, Hixson Backhoe - Geotechnical Investigation Support, ATLAS - Geotechnical Investigation Support, Kehoe Testing & Engineering - CPTs Support, North County - Traffic Control Services, Aragon Geotechnical - Asphalt Lab Testing, Key Inspection Services - Observation and Testing, Franklin Tsai Inspection - Inspection Support.

Together, this dedicated team combines technical expertise and field experience to deliver successful project outcomes for the City of Beaumont. Page 1248 of 1627
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BEAUMONT
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Project Representative
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GEOCON
Lisa Battiato, OG, APM, LEED, AP
Senior Geologis; Regiwml Manager
Key Professional Staff
Neal Berliner, GE
President/PrinipaI Engineer
Andrew Shoashekan, PE
Project Engineer
Ashleigh Love. PE
Project Engineer
Inspectors
Kai Parker
FieldSupervisor
Erik Bezanson
Inspector
Brandon Crow
Inspector
Oscar Morales
Inspector
Alexander Boullon
Inspector
Jesse Arellano
Inspector
Subconsultants
Laboratory Testing
Phillip Stephens
Regional Laboratory Manager
Steven Pigadods
Laboratory Manager
- North Gantry TrafficCantrol
• Hinson Backhoe
• Aragon Geotechnical
• ATLAS
• Key Inspection Services
• Franklin Tsai Inspection

GEOCON
H. REFERENCES
City of Beaumont
On -Call Geotechnical Services
The table presented below summarizes our reference in regard to our experience as well as the contact reference. Please refer to the appendix (per addendum 1, Q&A#12) for the full description of the services provided for the references presented below.

Agency & Service
Provided
Reference
Contract Date and
amount
City of Banning
Offsite Infrastructure for
Atwell Community
Development
City of Banning Nathan Smith
99 E. Ramsey Street Deputy Director of Public Works/
Banning, CA 92220 City Engineer
(951) 922-3182
(CIO Pardee Homes) [email protected]
Duration
2016 -June 2019
Contract AMT.
$470,493
City of Indio
On -Call Geotechnical and
Materials Testing Services
City of Indio Juan Raya
83-101 Avenue 45 Principal Civil Engineer
Indio, CA 92201 (760) 541-4225
[email protected]
Donn Uyeno, PE
Principal Civil Engineer
(760) 391-4028
[email protected]
Duration
May 2012 -Ongoing
Contract AMT.
$528,200
City of Temecula
On -Call Geotechnical &
Material Testing
City of Temecula Ron Moreno, Assistant Director
41000 Main Street 951.506.5165
Temecula, CA 92590 [email protected]
Duration
July 2015 -Ongoing
Contract AMT.
$647,000
City of Wildomar:

On -Call Geotechnical and
Materials Testing Services
City of Wildomar Jason Farag, PE
23873 Clinton Keith Road, Suite Director of Public Works 201 951.677.7751 ext 219
Wildomar, CA 92595 [email protected]
Duration
June 2018 - Present
Contract AMT.
$150,000
City of Menifee
On -Call Geotechnical
Services for Capital
Improvements Projects
City of Menifee Chet Robinson
29844 Haun Road Principal Engineer
Menifee, CA 92586 (951) 672-6777
[email protected]
Duration
August 2018 —
Present
Contract AMT.
$105,000
Eastern Municipal Water
District
As Needed Geotechnical
Services
Riverside County, California
Eastern Municipal William Chen, P.E.

Water District (EMWD) Associate Civil II Engineer(951) 928- 2270 Trumble Road 3777, ext. 6208
Perris, California 92570 [email protected]
Duration:

September 2017 -
Present
Contract AMT.
$141,000+
Riverside County
Transportation Department
On -Call Geotechnical and
Materials Testing Services
Riverside County Patrick T Berg
Transportation Department Technical Engineering Unit Supervisor (RCTD) RCTD Materials Laboratory
2950 Washington Street, (951) 955-6812
Riverside, CA 92504 [email protected]
Duration
August 2019 —
Present
Contract AMT.
$3.3M
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I. SCOPE OF SERVICES
City of Beaumont
On -Call Geotechnical Services

GEOTECHNICAL & GEOLOGIC INVESTIGATIONS
Geocon will perform geotechnical and geologic investigations for the evaluation and assessment of geotechnical parameters required for the design of streets, highways, recreation areas, synthetic turfs, parks, playgrounds, sports fields, structures, and other capital improvements as requested by the City. Evaluation of stormwater infiltration will also be included as required.

Investigations will include all necessary laboratory testing and geotechnical and geologic analyses. Reports will include recommendations for mitigating adverse soil conditions and will address all constructability issues with respect to earthwork, paving, and foundation design. Our scope of work for geotechnical and geologic investigations will typically include the following tasks:

PRE -FIELD ACTIVITIES/SET-UP
• Confirm with the project manager that the scope of work complies with project requirements. • Identify the proposed boring and test pit locations with stakes and white paint in the field. • Coordinate proposed exploration locations with site facilities personnel as necessary. • Contact Underground Services Alert (USA) two working days prior to performing the exploration. • Obtain the required excavation, well, or encroachment permits, as necessary. • Retain drilling/excavation equipment (drill rig, backhoe, excavation crew, etc.) for the field exploration.

FIELD ACTIVITIES/EXPLORATION
Field activities and exploration services will include implementing the planned exploration and testing program, which may include, but will not be limited to, the following tasks:
• Geologic mapping
• Exploratory borings (hand auger, bucket auger, rotary wash, hollow -stem auger, etc.) • Downhole logging of bucket auger borings
• Exploratory test pits and/or trenches
• Cone Penetration Testing
• Geophysical testing (seismic refraction/reflection, downhole geophysics, etc.) • In -situ testing
• Fault trenching
• Logging and material classification
• Collection of soil/rock samples (disturbed and undisturbed) • Percolation testing
• Backfilling excavations

LABORATORY TESTING
The laboratory testing program for each geotechnical investigation is tailored specifically to the needs of each project and is contingent upon the types of earth materials encountered, the weight and nature of the proposed improvement, the depth of the proposed excavation, and the requirements of the building official. Laboratory tests may include, but will not be limited to, the following:
• In -Situ Density and Moisture Content
• Shear Strength
• Consolidation (Collapse)
• Expansion (Swell)
• Classification tests (Gradation, Hydrometer, Atterberg Limits) • Earthwork/paving-related tests (Proctor, Relative Compaction, R -Value, and Sand Equivalent) • Water-soluble sulfate, Chloride, pH, and Resistivity (concrete and utility pipe corrosivity design) • Hydraulic Conductivity
• Agronomic testing for planting suitability

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GEOCON
City of Beaumont
On -Call Geotechnical Services

ENGINEERING AND GEOLOGIC ANALYSES AND REPORT PREPARATION Upon completion of the field exploration and laboratory testing programs, engineering and geologic analyses will be performed to develop conclusions and determine the most cost-effective and constructible recommendations for the mitigation of geologic issues, slope instability, and/or design and construction of the proposed structures/improvements. Our analyses may include, but will not be limited to, the following:
• Evaluation of geologic conditions, including slopes, nearby faults, and other geologic hazards. • Evaluation of the potential for surface fault rupture. • Evaluation of expected ground motions from deterministic and probabilistic seismic hazard analysis. • Static and Pseudo -static slope stability analyses for temporary and permanent slopes. • Evaluation of soil/geologic materials and consideration of excavation difficulties. • Assessment of excavated earth materials and suitability for reuse or disposal. • Assessment of demolished construction materials and suitability for incorporation in engineered fills. • Evaluation of groundwater conditions, seepage, and static groundwater table. • Evaluation of soil conditions for suitability of stormwater infiltration. • Evaluation of soil conditions for Liquefaction and seismic settlement potential. • Evaluation of corrosion potential for concrete and utility pipes in direct contact with site soils. • Evaluation of shallow and deep foundation systems with appropriate soil -bearing values. • Assessment of soil compressibility and settlement characteristics under different loading conditions. • Assessment of soil expansion potential and mitigation measures. • Determining the soil modulus of subgrade reaction.
• Evaluation of existing and proposed underground utilities. • Design and construction recommendations for:
o Shallow spread and/or deepened foundations.
o Retaining walls and sound walls.
o Concrete slabs, flexible and rigid paving sections, including treatments for the base and paving subgrade. o Temporary and permanent excavations, including sloping and shoring measures. o Suitability of soils for stormwater infiltration.
o Site drainage and any other project -specific recommendations are required.

Geocon will then prepare written reports (draft and/or final) in accordance with the 2019 California Building Code, presenting our findings, conclusions, and recommendations regarding the geotechnical aspects of the planned improvements. In addition to the items above, the reports would include logs and maps of the exploratory excavations and laboratory test results. If preliminary reports are needed, geologic hazard reports with geotechnical recommendations can be provided.

GEOTECHNICAL OBSERVATION, MATERIALS TESTING & INSPECTION SERVICES Geocon's technicians and inspectors (inspection staff) are seasoned, highly qualified, and maintain certifications including, but not limited to, Caltrans, County of Los Angeles, City of Los Angeles, International Code Council (ICC), American Concrete Institute (ACI), American Welding Society (AWS-CWI), Division of the State Architect (DSA), American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT), and the American Portable Nuclear Gauge Association (APNGA). The proposed inspection staff for this contract have the necessary certifications to perform the inspection and testing services outlined in the Scope of Work of the RFP. Our inspection staff will be 100% available throughout the contract duration. Our standard testing and inspection procedures are as follows:
• When Geocon receives an inspection request from the Construction Manager [Project Manager, Superintendent, Owner's Authorized Representative, Project Inspector (IOR)], we will document the request in writing on an inspection request form, filling in the date and time of the inspection, type of inspection requested, the person requesting the inspection, and the contact's phone number.

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• We will verify that the person requesting the inspection is the Construction Manager or has been authorized by the Construction Manager to request the inspection. Once the information has been verified, our dispatch will schedule the inspection with an appropriate inspection staff member. • On the day the inspection request is scheduled, Geocon's inspection staff member will meet the Construction Manager on -site to verify the type and location of inspection needed. • Inspections will be performed in accordance with project specifications and City requirements. • The inspection staff member will provide daily written reports of inspection indicating compliance or non-compliance, which are to be signed by the Construction Manager before the inspection staff member leaves the project site each day. The reports will include information about our inspection staff members arrival and departure time, and very specific details about activities being performed each day. • The inspection staff member will obtain samples, as required, and transport them to our in-house laboratory for testing and analysis. Material strength verification reports will be presented to the construction manager via email or fax on the same day strength verification breaks are performed.

Geocon will only acknowledge inspection requests from the Construction Manager or designated representative. When called for inspection, Geocon's inspection staff member will first check in with the Construction Manager upon arrival at the job site.

All project activities will be documented daily on field reports indicating whether or not the construction work and materials testing were performed in accordance with project requirements. Any problems will be reported immediately to the Construction Manager. Copies of material delivery tickets will also be collected and maintained. The daily field reports prepared by Geocon will be signed by the Construction Manager prior to Geocon leaving the job site. One copy of each field report will remain on the job site. All material samples will be properly labeled with the project name, the date the sample was collected, and the sampling location. Samples will either be temporarily stored on -site in an approved location or immediately transported to our soil and materials testing laboratory for testing and analysis.

Inspection and testing services will be performed by soil technicians, deputy inspectors, and special inspectors as required.

In order to be as cost-effective as possible, it is our intent to provide simultaneous inspections and testing services for different disciplines (geotechnical/deputy/special inspections) with a single, highly qualified inspection staff member, eliminating the need for a second inspector whenever possible. The selected inspection staff member will be equipped with a vehicle and sufficient field testing equipment (including a nuclear density gauge) to collect samples and provide in -place density test results in the field. A multi -certified inspection staff member will be provided for oversight and inspection as required. Field reports will be prepared and submitted on a daily basis and will be reviewed by a licensed engineer. Copies of all daily inspection reports and other required documents will be submitted with each invoice, and copies of all documents will be maintained in electronic format (pdf) for emailing at any time.

DELIVERABLES
Geocon will prepare reports summarizing all observations, test results, analyses, and recommendations for services in a timely manner. Copies of the reports will be provided in electronic and/or hard copy format to allow projects to keep moving forward within the construction schedule.

It is Geocon's standard practice to have daily field reports signed by the on -site client -designated representative. Following field inspection services, Geocon's inspector will provide a hand-written copy of the completed field report for signature to the Construction Manager prior to departure. Geocon will submit copies of each certified written report of each inspection, test, or similar service to all parties as coordinated with the Construction Manager. Written reports of each inspection test shall include, but not be limited to, the following information:
• Date of issuance
• Project title and number
• Consultant name and contact information
• Dates and locations of samples, tests, or inspections • Names of individuals making the inspections or the tests • Time of arrival and time of departure
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• Identification of product, specification section, and drawing • Complete inspection or test data
• Test results and interpretation of test results
• Ambient conditions at the time a sample is taken/tested • Comments or professional opinion as to whether inspected or tested work complies with contract document requirements
• Name and signature of laboratory inspector
• Recommendations for re -testing
Reports will include a description of deficiencies noted and corrective action undertaken to resolve such deficiencies.

Deficiencies observed will immediately be brought to the attention of the Construction Manager. In the event that deficiencies are not corrected or if an interpretation of the contract documents is required, the Construction Manager will be notified.

Geocon will maintain a deficiency list of all items not corrected and will re -inspect the area after the deficiency has been corrected. Items to be listed will include:
• Description of the deficiency
• Date and time the deficiency was observed
• Who was notified of the deficiency
• Date of the re -inspection
• Description of the corrective action taken
Geocon is prepared to attend all relevant project meetings and regularly attends project meetings at the request of the project team. It is a standard practice for Geocon that all overtime work is authorized prior to performing any work by the Construction Manager. Geocon inspectors do not perform any work without the client's request/approval. All fieldwork is approved on a daily basis for time and inspection services performed.

PAVEMENT INVESTIGATIONS & DESIGN
Pavement engineering services will consist of surface and subsurface soil investigations, testing (relative compaction, R - value, sieve analysis, shear, etc.), evaluation, and geotechnical inspection services. Materials testing and inspection of conventional and rubberized asphalt -concrete pavement both at the asphalt plant and at the job site will be performed, including aggregate stockpile at the source, rock and sand base, paving asphalt, liquid asphalt, and emulsion, etc. Subgrade tests will be performed for any unusual characteristics that may cause early failures in the pavement sections. Street structural section evaluations, including pavement deflection testing, analysis, and recommendations, will be performed. In addition, Geocon will provide laboratory services, data collection, asphalt -concrete batch plant inspection, preparation, and submission of engineering reports consisting of test results with interpretation analysis and recommendations.

Our work plan for providing pavement engineering services is as follows. First, we will meet with the City to identify the project limits, pavement history, and project goals. Second, we will walk the site to determine the types and severity of distress and areas that could be cored due to distress. Third, we will mark the site and notify the Underground Service Alert to see if there are any utility conflicts. Fourth, we will obtain an agency encroachment permit, prepare a traffic control plan, and arrange for traffic control during the field exploration. Fifth, we will conduct the field exploration program, which will consist of coring the pavement and obtaining samples of asphalt -concrete base and subgrade. A project -level investigation should be conducted every 500 feet on alternating right, center, and left sides of the pavement to obtain a complete picture of the roadway.

Thicknesses will be needed and will dictate remediation recommendations, gradation, and R -value. Sixth, we will prepare a geotechnical report providing distress evaluation per MicroPaver parameters, description of asphalt -concrete base and subgrade, core locations, laboratory test results, and remediation recommendations that achieve the City's goals within the specified rehabilitation budget.

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Pavement engineering services will include, but not be limited to, the following tasks:
• Surface and subsurface soil investigations, testing (relative compaction, R -value, sieve analysis, shear, etc.) evaluation, and geotechnical inspection.
• Material testing and inspection of conventional and rubberized asphalt concrete pavement both at the asphalt plant and at the job site, including aggregate stockpile at the source, rock, and sand base; paving asphalt; liquid asphalt; and emulsion, etc. Subgrade test for any unusual characteristics that may cause early failure to the pavement section. • Street structural section evaluations, including pavement deflection testing, analysis, and recommendation. • Other geotechnical/soil engineering and materials testing, as needed. • Provided laboratory services, data collection, asphalt -concrete batch plant inspection, preparation, and submission of engineering reports consisting of test results, interpretation analysis, and recommendations.

OR PAVEMENT AND SOILS MATERIAL REPORT
Task
Description
I Timeline
Personnel
Meet with/ Client
Identify oro'ect limits, Davement history, & goals of the client 1 Day

GE/CEG- PM
Site Walk & Pavement Evaluation
Walk site to determine types and severity of distress, areas that could be cored due to distress
1-3 Days

GE/CEG- PM
Mark Site & Notify USA
Mark boring locations, call in USA notification, site meet if there are utility conflicts
1 Day
Staff Eng./Geo.

Permitting
Obtain agency encroachment permit, prepare traffic control plan, arrange traffic control
6-8 Locations = 3-
5 Days
Staff Eng./Geo.

Field Exploration & Laboratory
Testing
Core pavement, obtain samples of AC base, subgrade- project level investigation should be cored every 500 feet, in alternating right, center, and left sides of pavement to complete picture of roadway- thicknesses are needed and will dictate remediation recommendations, cradation, & R -Value
3-5 Days
Laboratory
Analysis & Report Preparation
Prepare geotechnical report providing distress evaluation per MicroPaver parameters, description of AC, base, and subgrade, core locations, lab test results, and remediation recommendations that achieve the agency goals within the specified rehabilitation budget
14 Days

GE/CEG- PM
Project Duration: Estimated 23 — 27 working days.

Estimated Hours for Project Manager: 10
Estimated Hours for Project Engineer: 20

GEOTECHNICAL REPORT REVIEW SERVICES/PLAN CHECK
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Our geotechnical reviews are typically conducted by a team of engineers and geologists. The purpose of the review is to assess other geotechnical consultants' findings and opinions on a given project or site. Our reviews focus on their approach to the collection of data (versus industry -accepted standard practices), compliance of recommendations with minimum code standards, completeness of assessment, consistency of data with conclusions, and standards of practice, as well as to identify areas where proposed designs may lead to future significant problems. Each reviewer is a licensed geotechnical engineer and/or geologist with considerable experience practicing in the discipline.

Under this contract, review services will be provided on proposed projects subject to the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act, Seismic Hazards Mapping Act, California Building Code, Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, and/or Caltrans Specifications/Standards and other projects within the City, as deemed necessary by the City Engineer or the Building Official.

Based on the City's outline of services and our experience providing these services to public and private clients, we propose the following scope of services. Each of these tasks is provided in more detail below. • Review the provided geotechnical documents and relevant project information. • Perform a site visit to familiarize ourselves with current conditions. • Review published documents, geologic maps, and other geological and geotechnical literature pertaining to the site and surrounding area to aid in evaluating geologic conditions.

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• Prepare a geotechnical review letter citing compliance/non-compliance with Building Code requirements, and present our conclusions, professional opinions, and, if warranted, a request for clarification and/or additional studies to be performed if deficiencies are present.
• Mark up plans or generate a plan review letter indicating corrections/deficiencies, if any. • Attendance at meetings as deemed appropriate/needed by the City.

We anticipate that our scope of service for each identified task will be generally consistent with that outlined in Exhibit A, Scope of Services presented as part of the RFP. Where applicable, additional suggested scope and/or discussion are included and highlighted below.

REVIEW OF THE PROPOSED GEOLOGIC AND GEOTECHNICAL STUDY
The City may request a review of the preliminary geologic and geotechnical scopes of work.

We anticipate this type of review would be requested on technically challenging projects such as those within the State of California Seismic Hazard Zones or Earthquake Fault Zones. Early collaboration with outside geotechnical or geologic consultants will provide the City with appropriate input and reduce the possibility that additional studies are required once each project moves toward City approval. We anticipate that a review of proposed Geologic and/or Geotechnical Studies can be completed within 3 to 5 working days, with the results presented in a formal letter.

FIELD REVIEW
The field review phase may include the following tasks:
• Review of available geologic and geotechnical data, including State records and previously prepared technical maps and reports.
• Field mapping of current site conditions for proposed construction (including upslope and downslope areas with potential impacts on the proposed development area).
• Geologic examination of fault trenches was completed for projects located within the earthquake fault zones. • Geologic and geotechnical engineering evaluation of the project location and available data with respect to proposed construction.
• Photographs of field conditions acquired during site inspections will be maintained by the reviewer's project archives and will be provided to the City upon request.

Geocon has significant experience with fault studies throughout the State of California, including recent evaluations at sites near the Hayward and Concord Faults. We can typically mobilize for field review services within 2 to 4 working days but can also address emergency call -outs on a case -by -case basis. The results of our field review will be presented in a formal correspondence. Independent trench logs prepared by a Certified Engineering Geologist will be provided on an as -requested basis.

REVIEW OF THE GEOLOGIC AND GEOTECHNICAL REPORTS
The review of the Geologic and Geotechnical Report may include the following evaluation:
• The project report conforms to State guidelines.
• That the site conditions have been properly characterized. • The supporting geotechnical data are adequate and consistent with conclusions concerning site conditions. • The constraints to the proposed development have been identified and evaluated. • The geotechnical design criteria and construction recommendations are appropriate for the proposed development. • The provisions of the Fremont Municipal Code and pertinent policies are satisfied.

The results of our review will be presented in a formal letter containing the I items generally outlined in the following section and other pertinent information. For typical projects, we anticipate issuing a formal review letter within 3 to 5 working days after receipt of the subject reports. Large projects or projects with unique complexity may require additional review time and interaction with City staff.

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City of Beaumont
On -Call Geotechnical Services

PREPARATION OF A WRITTEN REVIEW LETTER
The Review Letter may include the following:
• Summarize site conditions and potential constraints to the proposed development and recommend action to investigate and mitigate site constraints.
• Recommend either approval or non -approval of a particular development application. • Describe the conditions that need to be satisfied prior to specific development steps (e.g., issuance of permits, certificates of occupancy).
• Recommend supplemental investigation, technical analysis, or design criteria to be provided in an addendum report.

MEETINGS
Attendance at meetings may be required. We are available within 24 hours of all requests to be present at meetings as the City sees fit.

PROCEDURES
We understand that once the on -call Service Agreement has been executed, we will be assigned project -specific Task Orders.

We will work directly with a variety of City project managers to be identified on each project -specific Task Order. For each of these task orders, the city project manager will request the cost of reviewing the project. After the City accepts the cost, we will then be given a Notice to Proceed with the Task Order and will complete the work in a timely manner. We understand that each on -call service agreement will be limited in accordance with the "Payment" and "Not -to -Exceed Compensation" articles of the Service Agreement, after which time the City may elect to extend the service agreement or undergo a new consultant selection process.

J. COST PROPOSAL
Our fees for the term of this contract have been submitted in a separate sealed envelope.

K. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Please refer to the appendix (per addendum 1, Q&A#12) for the full description of our firm's project experience.

Geocon Proposal Number RD-24-1932-S-GT

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October 28, 2024

GEOCON
City of Beaumont
On -Call Geotechnical Services
WHY CHOOSE GEOEON?
✓ We have continuous relevant and specific experience on municipal on -call professional services contracts. ✓ Proven track record of completing hundreds of work orders using responsive, cost-effective, and technically competent personnel.
✓ The Geocon team offers unmatched California -specific geotechnical engineering experience and excellence with no learning curve, "red tape," or bureaucracy.
✓ Our Work Order managers are California registered Geotechnical and Civil Engineers, Professional Geologists, and Certified Engineering Geologists who have specific State Parks project experience. ✓ We are a California -only company with more than 50 years of statewide materials testing experience. ✓ Our Work Order Managers have experience with historic structures and culturally sensitive projects. ✓ In-house, accredited materials testing labs allow us to guarantee quality control and fast turnaround of results. ✓ Our team's geographic distribution is uniquely structured to provide responsive and cost-effective services for State Parks. ✓ Our contract manager (Lisa Battiato, CEG) is based in Riverside County, frequently manages projects throughout the Inland Empire, and works seamlessly with our Southern California technical staff. ✓ We maintain positive working relationships with local and state regulatory agencies and address their concerns with sound reasoning.
✓ We approach the City's projects as an advocate for the City with the ultimate goal of delivering high -quality projects for the city at a reasonable cost.
✓ We approach our projects to achieve the City's objectives to the satisfaction of the regulatory agencies. ✓ We understand the technical and economic constraints of projects and are able to create practical solutions so that the City's projects can be completed.
✓ We use appropriately licensed and qualified specialty subcontractors and subconsultants when needed, many of whom are DBE, SBE, or DVBE firms.
✓ We are committed to providing safe working conditions to protect our team members, City employees, and the public. ✓ We strive to be a good neighbor company, and we highly value the recognition we have received from our peers for our excellent technical work and contribution to the community.

ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF SERVICES AVAILABLE IN-HOUSE
In addition to the services requested in the referenced RFP, Geocon also provides in-house environmental and instrumentation monitoring services.

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
The environmental professionals at Geocon assist clients in complying with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. We provide multi -disciplinary environmental engineering services, including environmental assessments, soil and groundwater investigations, remediation engineering, regulatory compliance, and risk -based corrective action studies.

Our environmental services include:
• Brownfields Redevelopment Studies
• Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments
• All Appropriate Inquiry (AAI) Studies
• Soil & Groundwater Investigations
• Risk Assessments & Feasibility Studies
• Groundwater Monitoring
• Asbestos & Lead -Based Paint Surveys
• Naturally Occurring Asbestos Evaluations
• Remediation Engineering Design
• Remediation System Construction
• Remediation System Operation &
Maintenance
• Regulatory Compliance / Monitoring
• Air Monitoring
• Indoor Air Quality
• Soil Gas Survey
• Spill Prevention Control Plans
• Aerially Deposited Lead Surveys
• Landfill Assessments
• Litigation Support
• Mine Waste Evaluations
• Underground Storage Tank Removal
• Aboveground Storage Tank
Removal / Closure
• Aboveground Storage Tank Installation
• Remedial Excavations
• Construction Management Support
• Asbestos Pipe Removal / Disposal
• Hazardous Waste Management
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Geocon Proposal Number RD-24-1932-S-GT

age -19-
October 28, 2024

GEOCON
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City of Beaumont
On -Call Geotechnical Services
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