City of Cathedral City
Engineering Department
PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SUPPORT
SERVICES FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
(HSIP) TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS AT 12 INTERSECTIONS
PROJECT, FEDERAL PROJECT NO. HSIPL - 5430(034), CITY
PROJECT NO. (C08752)
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
TABLE OF CONTENTS
i. Cover Letter ............................................................................................................................................................ 1 ii. Statement of Qualifications ................................................................................................................... 2 iii. Project Understanding and Approach ................................................................................................. 9 iv. Scope of Work ..................................................................................................................................... 13 v. Addendums ........................................................................................................................................... 14 Cost Proposal ............................................................................................................... Separate Envelope
i. COVER LETTER
Engineering Department, City of Cathedral City February 15, 2024 68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, CA 92234
Subject: Req uest for Qualifications/Proposals to provide Professional Construction Engineering Support Services for Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Traffic Signal Improvements at 12 Intersections Project (Federal Project No. HSIP-5430(034) – City Project No. C08752)
Z&K Consultants Inc. (Z&K) proudly presents our pro posal to the City of Cathedral City Request for Qualifications/Proposals to provide Professional Construction Engineering Support Services for Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Traffic Signal Improvements at 12 Intersections Project (Federal Project No. HSIP-5430(034) – City Project No. C08752).
Z&K is a certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE), and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) in Southern Californi a.
Z&K specializes in the provision of Project Management, Construction Management, Construction Administration, Construction Inspection, Pre-Construction Inspection, Staff Augmentation, and other Professional Engineering Consulting Services. The Z&K Team has held numerous similar contracts for local agencies . Z&K has extensive experience working on federally funded projects requires in -depth knowledge of the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM), the Caltrans Construction Manual, and other Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requirements.
Z&K is proposing the same experienced team members that successfully managed similar traffic signal improvement projects. This Team works efficiently and with great comradery with City staff to achieve the community's goals. Z&K works proactively and diligently with City staff to successfully deliver projects under budget while mitigating numerous unforeseen delays. We understand the vital importance of outreach in keeping the City and community informed.
The Z&K Team has been working diligently to understand every aspect of the project, reviewing existing plans and specs , visiting the site, researching stakeholders’ concerns, and identifying key constraints. This involvement provides us with a deeper understanding of the challenges that this project will be facing, as well as familiarity with the site and nearby stakeholders. This knowledge and preliminary legwork will help us to hit the ground running and help the contractor understand the project better, preventing possible issues that may arise.
Our proposed Senior Construction Manager/Resident Engineer, Zack Faqih, PE, MSCE, QSD/P, ICC, CBO is thoroughly familiar with this project. Mr. Faqih has a strong team of high-quality individuals to perform the tasks outlined in this RFP. Our team members have specialized experience in these Services for public agencies and have 100% commitment to the Project.
Mr. Zack Faqih will be the designated Project Manager responsible for the services listed in “Section IV – Scope of Work” of the RFQ/P. He can be contacted by phone at 949.637.5040 or by email at [email protected].
Z&K has carefully selected this “A-Team” and has committed our most qualified staff for the duration of the contract to deliver successful the City’s Project. We are proud to team up with Converse Consultants for Material Testing Services and ZT Consulting for Source Inspection Services. Our team members’ unmatched experience in Construction Engineering Support Services of similar projects makes the Z&K team uniquely qualified to provide the requested services.
Z&K is proud of our reputation for having seasoned personnel and of the industry’s recognition of our ability to deliver projects ahead-of-schedule, under budget, without claims, and with outstanding customer service. We understand that the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) awarded the City, an HSIP Cycle 9 Grant funding, in the amount of $1,302,500, for the design and construction of twelve (12) traffic signal improvements throughout the City.
The Z&K Team offers many unique strengths and advantages for this contract, including:
§ Z&K is a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE),
Women’s Business Enterpris e (WBE), and Small
Business Enterprise (SBE).
§ Our proposed Senior Construction Manager/Resident
Engineer has over 32 years of similar experience in
traffic signal improvement projects.
§ Z&K Key Team Members have each completed over 40
traffic signal improvement projects.
§ Experience with installation of advanced dilemma
zone detection, protected left turn phases,
pedestrian countdown heads, and reconstruction of
ADA curb ramps throughout Southern California.
§ Key Personnel possess all necessary licenses and
registrations required for this project.
§ Z&K Team has already prepared a Risk Matrix
outlining critical elements to be top priority.
I will serve as the contact person for the full duration of the contract, and I am authorized to bind the firm to the terms of the proposal and execute legal documents on behalf of the firm. Z&K Consultants, Inc. does not have any exceptions and commits to accept the terms and conditions to in the RFP and sample Professional Services Agreement. By signing below, I attest that all information submitted with the proposal is true and correct. The proposal and cost proposal will remain valid for a period of not less than 120 calendar days from the date of submittal.
Sincerely,
Cry
stal Fraire, PE | President
Z&K Consultants Inc.
17130 Van Buren Blvd. | Suite 122 | Riverside, CA 92504 951.310.7470 | [email protected]
Team is thoroughly
familiar with LAPM,
Caltrans Construction
Manual, and FHWA
Requirements.
The Z&K Team has
successfully completed over
30 Intersection/Traffic Signal
Improvement and over 60
street improvement Projects
in the past 5 years.
ii. STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
Z&K Consultants Inc. (Z&K) is a leading provider of
construction management, construction inspection, and
contract administration services. We are a full-service civil engineering firm specializing in professional engineering services ranging from construc tion management,
construction inspection, project management, structural engineering, plan review, and staff augmentation.
The Z&K Team has successfully completed over 30 Intersection/Traffic Signal Improvement Projects (including installation of advanced dilemma zone detection, protected left turn phases, pedestrian countdown heads, and reconstruction of ADA curb ramps ) providing Construction Engineering Support Services, Construction Management, and Inspection services.
We believe that this is the best team to complete the project, having Converse Consultants and ZT Consulting all working together to meet and exceed the needs of this project.
Our team members are multidisciplinary and have numerous licenses and certifications. Our proposed team is exceptionally strong and will ensure the successful delivery of the Project. Z&K has carefully selected this "A-Team" and has committed our most qualified staff for the duration of this contract. We understand the importance of meeting budgets and schedules; we have a strategic plan in place to deliver this project with such benchmarks in mind. Our proposed Z&K team has worked together on numerous projects and share great synergy.
Z&K understands that th is Project requires construction engineering support which includes, construction management, labor compliance, monitoring and enforcement, inspection, and material testing pursuant to federally funded HSIP requirements. Our Team has worked on numerous federally funded projects and have in -depth knowledge of the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM), the Caltrans Construction Manual, and other Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requirements.
The Z&K team has extensive Caltrans experience and has worked on over 15 similar projects within Caltrans right- of-way, all including intersection upgrades and new traffic signals. Z&K has exceptional experience providing construction engineering support services of projects for Southern California municipal agencies in similar project types/features and understands that this project includes installing conduit, pull boxes, traffic signal poles and foundations, traffic signal controller cabinets and foundations, construction of ADA- compliant pedestrian ramps, Advanced Dilemma Zone detection, and installation of high-definition video detection systems. « Federally Funded Project
Z&K is proud of our reputation for having seasoned construction management and inspection personnel and of the industry’s recognition of our ability to deliver complex transportation improvement projects ahead-of-schedule, under budget, without claims, and with outstanding customer service for the local community.
Z&K Consultants Inc.
Firm Certifications DBE, SBE, WBE
Type of Firm California C Corporation
Contact Person/Contact Crystal Fraire, PE, QSD/QSP
Telephone Number 951.310.7470
Email Address [email protected]
Our team is
multidisciplined and have
numerous licenses and
certifications.
The Z&K Team has
successfully completed over
30 Intersection/Traffic Signal
Improvement and over 60
street improvement Projects.
Z&K has extensive experience providing Construction Management and Inspection Services on similar projects to the City of Cathedral City’s Project. Over the last 5 years, the Z&K team has provided these Services for the following similar contracts and projects:
Citywide Parkway Maintenance, Street Rehabilitation, Slurry Seal Project (City of Costa Mesa) Anza/Vista Montana/Pacific Coast Highway Intersection Improvements (City of Torrance) « Ramona & Walnut Traffic Signal Modifications Street improvements Project (City of Chino) « Kimball/El Prado/Central T5raffic Signal Improvement Project (City of Chino) « 11th Street Traffic Signal Modifications & Intersection Accessibioity Project (City of Chino) « Euclid Avenue – State Route 83 Intersection Improvements & Traffic Signa (City of Chino) « Street Resurfacing of Glenn Ranch Road (City of Lake Forest) « Slurry Seal Zone F (City of Lake Forest) «
Arterial Slurry Seal Jeronimo and Muirlands from Los Alisos to Bake (City of Lake Forest) « Citywide Pavement Rehab Arterials and Collectors, Phase 2 (City of Moreno Valley) Street Rehabilitation Program of 30+ Major City Streets (City of San Bernardino) Annual Residential Rehab Project - Phase 1 & 2A, Two Separate Projects (City of Compton) « Street Rehabilitation Program Phases 1 & 2, Two Separate Projects (City of San Marino) CDBG Local Streets Rehabilitation, Project No. 7930 (City of Norwalk) « Walnut Grove Ave Resurfacing Project Phase 1 (City of Rosemead) FY20-21 & FY21-22 SB1 Street Rehabilitation Project, Two Separate Projects (City of Alhambra) 2021-2022 Resurfacing Project (City of Irwindale)
On-Call Services for Various Street Improvement Projects (City of Chino) «
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
Z&K has carefully selected this "A-Team" and has committed our most qualified staff for the duration of the contract. Our proposed Z&K team includes the following subconsultants, with whom we’ve worked together on numerous projects:
» Converse Consultants (Materials Testing Services)
» ZT Consulting (Source Inspection Services)
Our proposed team members have extensive experience in Construction Engineering Services of Traffic Signal Improvement projects. Our staff will deploy efforts as the project schedule and construction activities dictate. We will reallocate hours, when possible, for cost savings to the City of Cathedral City. By using highly qualified multi -disciplined inspectors, we can provide a cost of service well under industry standard.
Our proposed staffing plan has been developed to have a cost well under industry standard. Z&K Consultants, Inc. has first-hand experience on the expectations and requirements to make the City’s Projects a success. These are important Projects for the City, community, and Councilmembers. We understand the staff effort needed to complete these pr ojects on time and within budget. Our team members are multidisciplinary and have numerous licenses and certifications. Our proposed team is exceptionally strong and will ensure the successful delivery of the Project. We understand the importance of meeting budgets and schedules; we have a strategic plan in place to deliver this project with such benchmarks in mind.
This Team has worked together in this same capacity on multiple traffic signal intersection improvement projects.
In addition to their extensive project specific experience, this team has great synergy and works very well together as well as with City Staff. All above key members are local to the area and are excited about the opportunity to improve their community. Our strategic and efficient staffing approach also results in significant cost savings to the City. We are confident that our proposed “A-Team” will provide outstanding customer service and cost savings for the City.
Z&K Consultants commits that all assigned personnel will not be removed or replaced without prior written City approval.
Key personnel will be available to the extent proposed for the duration of the contract. Our proposed and fully committed team is fully capable and exceptionally qualified. They have held many leadership and supervisory management positions in many local agencies including the private and public secto rs. All can multi -task, are multi -disciplined, and have a full understanding of all aspects of the proposed project requirements. They deliver their knowledge and expertise with tact and seamless integration with staff and outside agencies.
STAFFING PLAN
Our key team members are comprised of Zack Faqih, MSCE, PE, QSD/P, CBO , ICC Cert. as the Senior Construction Manager/Resident Engineer and Thomas Russell , Journeyman Electrician, as the Senior Construction/Traffic Signal Inspector. All other team members and subconsultants are as-needed specialty resources.
KEY PERSONNEL BIOS
Zack Faqih, MSCE, PE, QSD/P, CBO
Senior Construction Manager/Resident Engineer
Zack has more than 32 years of construction and project management experience in both private and public sectors. Zack served as a Project Manager/Construction Manager/Resident Engineer and designer on numerous highway and roadway projects within Caltrans right-of-way, including many over the Santa Ana River. Zack has successfully delivered over 40 intersection improvement and traffic signal modification projects administered by Caltrans. He has demonstrated expertise in all aspects of project and construction management through a wide range of responsibilities including budget analysis, contract negotiations, dispute resolution board, schedule development and assessment, constructability reviews, bid document review, schedule management, CEQA/NEPA, project clos ure documentation, stakeholders and team coordination, quality control, quality assurance, inspection, and management of the flow of information between project members and stakeholders. His unique background in contracting and general construction, c oupled with his many assignments serving as the owner’s representative and numerous professional licenses and ICC certifications, gives Zack a very unique perspective and skill set that is the basis of his highly successful history of project delivery. Zac k has extensive experience managing multiple projects requiring interfacing and coordination with Caltrans, counties, funding agencies, Federal-FHWA/BIA, railroad and utility companies, and environmental and regulatory agencies. Mr. Faqih has thorough knowledge Caltrans systems and procedures, Caltrans audits, Caltrans standard plans specs, and manual.
LICENSES & REGISTRATION
» Professional Engineer, P.E. State of California, C57958 » Certified Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner
» Certified Building Official, C.B.O., CABO, ICC #3741
» Certified Plans Examiner, I.C.B.O., #1020345-60
» Certified Mechanical Inspector, I.C.B.O. #1020345-40
» Certified Plumbing Inspector, I.C.B.O. #1020345-30
» Certified Electrical Inspector, I.C.B.O. #1020345-20
» SWPPP (QSD) & (QSP) #22055
» OSHA 30 Hour Certification
» State Certified HERS Rater
» Certified Emergency Inspector
» C.G.B.P Certified Green Building Inspector
» Certified Special Inspector for Fire Proofing
» Certified Special Inspector for Structural Welding
» Certified Special Inspector for Structural Steel
» Certified Special Inspector for Reinforced Concrete
Tommy Russell, Journeyman Electrician
Senior Construction/Traffic Signal Inspector
Mr. Russell has over 25 years of experience in construction management, construction inspection, contracting, quality control, and management of large -scale public works capital improvement projects, traffic signal, intersection improvements, street rehabilitation projects, slurry seal projects, and heavy civil projects. Mr. Russell is experienced in reviewing RFI’s, submittals, and contract change orders. He provides all required government permits and coordinating required inspections. He will bring his expertise, lessons learned, and specified knowledge to this important project. Mr. Russell has extensive experience providing inspection for traffic signal improvement project and has worked on numerous projects within Caltrans right -of- way.
STAFFING CHART
Advanced Dilemma Zone Detection
Protected Left Turn Phases
Pedestrian Countdown Heads
Reconstruction of ADA Curb Ramps
Construction Engineering Support
Construction Management
Labor Compliance
Construction Inspection Services
Material Testing Services
Federally Funded HSIP Projects
Caltrans (LAPM)
Caltrans Construction Manual
FHWA Requirements
Zack Faqih, PE, MSCE, QSD/P, CBO
Senior Construction Manager/Resident Engineer ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü Thomas Russell, Journeyman Electrician
Senior Construction/Traffic Signal Inspector ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü Brittany Duhn, PE, QSD/P
Project Manager/Office Engineer ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü Amber Garcia
Labor Compliance Officer ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
Zack has more than 32 years of construction and project management experience in both private and public
sectors. Zack served as a Project Manager/Construction
Manager/Resident Engineer and designer on numerous
highway and roadway projects within Caltrans right-of-
way, including many over the Santa Ana River. Zack
has successfully delivered over 40 intersection
improvement and traffic signal modification projects
administered by Caltrans . He has demonstrated
expertise in all aspects of project and construction
management through a wide range of responsibilities including budget analysis, contract negotiations, dispute resolution board, schedule development and assessment, constructability reviews, bid document review, schedule management, CEQA/NEPA, project closure documentation, stakeholders and team coordination, quality control, quality assurance, inspection, and management of the flow of information between project members and stakeholders. His unique background in contracting and general construction, coupled with his many assignments serving as the owner’s representative and numerous professional licenses and ICC certifications , gives Zack a very unique perspective and skill set that is the basis of his highly successful history of project delivery. Zack has extensive experience managing multiple projects requiring interfacing and coordination with Caltrans, counties, funding agencies, Federal-FHWA/BIA, railroad and utility companies, and environmental and regulatory agencies. Mr. Faqih has thorough knowledge Caltrans systems and procedures, Caltrans audits, Caltrans standard plans specs, and manual.
Relevant Project Experience
Ramona Ave. And Walnut Ave. Traffic Signal Modifications and Street Improvements Project | Construction Manager/Resident Engineer : The project consisted of traffic signal improvements, street and pavement improvements, as well as traffic signal improvements, to a residential neighborhood and four arterial streets for one project, and intersection improvements and lane upgrades for the other. Improvements include street and pavement rehabilitation, intersection improvement, clearing and grubbing, slurry seal, cold mill and AC overlay, utility coordination, as well as electrical and lighting improvements, including traffic signal hardware replacement, pedestrian countdown signal hardware installation, replacement and testing of fiber optic communication equipment, boring inspection. The scope also involved drainage improvements, landscaping improvements, AC base course, ARHM pavement, concrete repairs to curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveways and driveway approaches, and replacing markings and striping on concrete and asphalt.
Kimball/El Prado/Central Traffic Signal Improvement Project | Senior Construction Manager/Resident Engineer: The project consisted of traffic signal improvements, street and pavement improvements, as well as traffic signal improvements, to a residential neighborhood and four arterial streets for one project, and intersection improvements and lane upgrades for the other. Improvements include street and pavement rehabilitation, intersection improvement, clearing and grubbing, slurry seal, cold mill and AC overlay, utility coordination, as well as electrical and lighting improvements, drainage improvements, landscapi ng improvements, AC base course, ARHM pavement, concrete repairs to curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveways and driveway approaches, and replacing markings and striping on concrete and asphalt.
County of Riverside: I -215/Van Buren Interchange Improvement, Riverside & Moreno Valley, CA | Resident Engineer: I-215/Van Buren Interchange Improvement is a $32M project included the realignment of the Van Buren Boulevard, overcrossing bridge over 1-215 freeway, westbound left turn lane and an eastbound dedicated right turn lane over the freeway, replacing existing railroad overcrossing with pre-cast structure. Roadway improvements included a right -turn lane for eastbound to northbound entrance ramp, and two westbound receiving lanes to accommodate the southbound exit ramp, new hook-type ramp, auxiliary lanes added to the mainline and the southbound main lane on I -215 were widened to the west to accommodate the ultimate configuration of the freeway. Five retaining walls up to 30 feet high were constructed along Railroad tracks/southbound on -ramp, southbound off ramp, north and south sides of Van Buren Blvd/west of the I -215 freeway, and east of northbound on-ramp to minimize impact the railroad and MARB right-of-way.
City of Chino | Ramona Ave. And Walnut Ave. Traffic Signal Modifications and Street Improvements Project Senior Construction Manager/Resident Engineer: for a series of projects for the City of Chino Ramona Ave and Walnut Ave Traffic Signal Modifications Project. The project consisted of traffic signal improvements, street and pavement improvements, as well as traffic signal improvements, to a residential neighborhood and four arterial streets for one project, and intersection improvements and lane upgrades for the other. Improvements include street and pavement rehabilitation, intersection improvement, clearing and grubbing, slurry seal, cold mill and AC o verlay, utility coordination, as well as electrical and lighting improvements, including traffic signal hardware replacement, pedestrian countdown signal hardware installation, replacement and testing of fiber optic communication equipment, boring inspecti on. The scope also involved drainage improvements, landscaping improvements, AC base course, ARHM pavement, concrete repairs to curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveways and driveway approaches, and replacing markings and striping on concrete and asphalt.
EDUCATION
» MSCE - Structures
Cal State Fullerton 2005
» BSCE - Civil
/Transportation
Cal State LA 1985
LICENSES &
REGISTRATION
» Professional Engineer, P.E.
State of California, C57958
» Certified Accessibility
Inspector/Plans Examiner
» Certified Building Official,
C.B.O., CABO, ICC #3741
» Certified Plans Examiner,
I.C.B.O., #1020345-60
» Certified Mechanical
Inspector
I.C.B.O. #1020345-40
» Certified Plumbing
Inspector
I.C.B.O. #1020345-30
» Certified Electrical
Inspector
I.C.B.O. #1020345-20
» SWPPP (QSD) & (QSP)
#22055
» OSHA 30 Hour Certification
» State Certified HERS Rater
» Certified Emergency
Inspector
» C.G.B.P Certified Green
Building Inspector
» Certified Special Inspector
for Fire Proofing
» Certified Special Inspector
for Structural Welding
» Certified Special Inspector
for Structural Steel
» Certified Special Inspector
for Reinforced Concrete
Zack Faqih, MSCE, PE, QSD/P, CBO
Senior Construction Manager/Resident Engineer
Zack has over 32 years
of experience directly
managing similar
federally funded
projects administered
through Caltrans.
Mr. Russell has over 25 years of experience in construction inspection and management, specialty inspection, contracting, project management, and providing quality control and quality assurance on large -scale public works capital improvement projects and has successfully delivered over 60 Traffic Signal Improvement and Intersection Improvement Projects and over 40 federally funded Caltrans administered projects.
Relevant Project Experience
Foothill/Eastern SR 133/261/241 Transportation Corridor Toll Roads , Orange County, CA | Senior Construction Inspector/Sr Traffic Signal Inspector: Project included all facets of electrical construction, Toll Plaza buildings, Traffic Signals, Street Lighting, Sign Lighting, Bridge Electrical/ Communication installation, Directional Boring & Trenching. Fiber Optic Installation & Fusion Splicing, Netw ork Integration for Intelligent Transportation Systems, CCTV & Access Control.
Interstate Route I -405 / SR - 55 HOV Interchange Improvement, Orange County, CA | Senior Construction Inspector/Sr Traffic Signal Inspector:
The I-405/SR-55 HOV interchange concept included additional improvements to improve the flow of traffic on I -405/55. These improvements included :
Construct HOV Flyover bridge lanes from SR -55 Southbound to I -405 Northbound connector , Construct HOV Flyover bridge lanes from SR -55 Southbound to I -405 Southbound connector , Construct a HOV Direct Connector along with drop ramps at the I -405/SR-55 interchange, Construct Traffic management elements such as highway street lig hting, with operational control from the Traffic Management Center (TMC) bringing these highways up to full Urban Freeway Standards.
Interstate Route I -210 Extension Bridges @ Towne Ave/Mountain Ave/Indian Hill Blvd. Overcrossings, Orange County, CA | Senior Construction Inspector/Sr Traffic Signal Inspector: Caltrans project included constructing (3) new bridges over the New I-210 Extension Freeway from La Verne to rancho Cucamonga. Our work consisted of installing Dry Utilities in soffit bays, Soffit Lighting, Decorative Street lighting on the bridge rails, Future communication ducts in sidewalk and new Traffic Signal installations.
Interstate Route I- 215 / SR- 60 Interchange Widening, Orange County, CA | Senior Construction Inspector/Sr Traffic Signal Inspector: This project included widening the existing six lane highway to ten lanes, reconstruction of existing shoulder grades and installing a new median barrier wall. This project included new Ramp metering, Street lighting and fiber TMC communications from Central Ave. north to Route 60- Day St.
Interstate Route I-405 / Jeffrey Rd and Culver Dr Freeway On -Off Ramps, Orange County, CA | Senior Construction Inspector/Sr Traffic Signal Inspector: OCTA funded the reconstruction of the on and off ramps that are part of the Jeffrey Road and I -405 Interchange Widening Project by widening the ramps resulting in congestion mitigation and improving traffic operations.
Irvine Great Park Neighborhood Traffic, Mobility, Street Rehabilitation Capital Improvement Projects, Orange County, CA | Senior Construction Inspector/Sr Traffic Signal Inspector : This project included 15 new Traffic Signal construction installations, Street lighting, and Fiber communication /CCTV Cameras at all round-a-bout intersections throughout the neighborhood.
Alton Parkway Extension Orange County Public Works Project, Orange County, CA | Senior Construction Inspector/Sr Traffic Signal Inspector: The Alton project and the adjoining County of Orange project were set up to join the existing Alton Parkway Road from Irvine Blvd. in the City of Irvine, through the County of Orange, connecting at the 241 Toll Road in the city of Lake Forest. The Alton project included Signalized intersections, Interconnect, and Street Lighting improvements.
Cow Camp Road Phase 2 - Orange County Public Works Project, Orange County, CA | Senior Construction Inspector/Sr Traffic Signal Inspector: Rancho Mission Viejo Development and OC Public Works project included the establishment of an alignment, design, and construction of a new Major Arterial Highway between Antonio Parkway and the Foothill Transportation Corridor ( Los Patrones). Cow Camp R oad Phase 2 project constructed four signalized Traffic Signal Intersections.
LICENSES &
REGISTRATION
» Electrical Training
apprenticeship IBEW Local
441 City of Orange, California
» Journeyman Electrician,
State Certified GPA (3.0)
» 30-Hr Cal/OSHA
» Fall Protection
» Traffic Control Safety
» Sexual Harassment
Prevention Training
» Defensive Driving Training
» Caltrans Roadway Safety
Training
» Bridge Inspector Training
» Metro Rail Safety Training
Thomas Russell, Journeyman Electrician
,,,
Senior Construction/Traffic Signal Inspector
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
The Z&K Team has successfully performed Construction Engineering Services and Construction Management and Inspection Services for many projects for numerous public agencies. The following projects have been completed on time and within budget.
CITY OF TORRANCE | I-159/I-139 & ANZA/VISTA MONTANA/PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT & RESIDENTIAL & ARTERIAL PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENT Z&K Consultants, Inc. has provided Construction
Management and Construction Inspection services for a
series of projects for the City of Torrance, including the 2020 Residential & Arterial Pavement Improvement Project and the Anza/Vista Montana/Pacific Coast Highway Intersection Improvements project. These projects consist of street and pavement improvements, as well as traffic signal
improvements, to a residential neighborhood and four arterial streets for one project, and intersection improvements and lan e upgrades for the other. Improvements include street and pavement rehabilitation, intersection improvement, clearing and grubbing, slurry seal, cold mill and AC overlay, utility coordination, as well as electrical and lighting improvements, including traffic signal hardware replacement, pedestrian countdown signal hardware installation, replacement and testing of fiber optic communication equipment, boring inspection. The scope also involved drainage improvements, landscaping improvements, AC base course, ARHM pavement, concrete repairs to curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveways and driveway approaches, and replacing markings and striping on concrete and asphalt.
CITY OF CHINO | RAMONA AVE. AND WALNUT AVE. TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS AND
STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Z&K Consultants, Inc. has provided Construction Management and Construction Inspection services for a series of projects for the City of Chino Ramona Ave and Walnut Ave Traffic Signal Modifications Project. The project consisted of traffic signal improvements, street and pavement improvements, as well as traffic signal improvements, to a residential neighborhood and four arterial streets for one project, and intersection improvements and lane upgrades for the other. Improvements include street and pavement reha bilitation, intersection improvement, clearing and grubbing, slurry seal, cold mill and AC overlay, utility coordination, as well as electrical and lighting improvements, including traffic signal hardware replacement, pedestrian countdown signal hardware installation, replacement and testing of fiber optic communication equipment, boring inspection.
The scope also involved drainage improvements, landscaping improvements, AC base course, ARHM pavement, concrete repairs to curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveways, and replacing markings and striping on concrete and asphalt.
CITY OF CHINO | ST222 - KIMBALL/EL PRADO/CENTRAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Z&K Consultants, Inc. has provided Construction Management and Construction Inspection services for a series of projects for the City of Chino Kimball/El Prado/Central Traffic Signal Improvement Project. The project consisted of traffic signal improvements, st reet and pavement improvements, as well as traffic signal improvements, to a residential neighborhood and four arterial streets for one project, and intersection improvements and lane upgrades for the other. Improvements include street and pavement rehabilitation, intersection improvement, clearing and grubbing, slurry seal, cold mill and AC overlay, utility coordination, as well as electrical and lighting improvements, including traffic signal hardware replacement, pedestrian countdown signal hardware installation, replacement and testing of fiber optic communication equipment, boring inspection.
The scope al so involved drainage improvements, AC base course, ARHM pavement, concrete repairs to curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveways and driveway approaches, and replacing markings and striping on concrete and asphalt.
CITY OF CHINO | 11TH ST. TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICAITONS, PAVEMENT RECONSTRUCTION ALLEY, AND
INTERSECTION ACCESSIBILITY PROJECT
Z&K Consultants, Inc. has provided Construction Management and Construction Inspection services for a series of projects for the City of Chino 11 th Street Pavement Reconstruction
Alley and Intersection Accessibility Project. The project consisted of traffic signal improvements, street and pavement improvements, as well as traffic signal improvements, to a residential neighborhood and four arterial str eets for one project, and intersection improvements and lane upgrades for the other.
ü Railroad Coordination
(UPRR)
ü CC Cross Walks, Curb
Ramps, Intersections,
Curb, Cross Gutters,
Driveways, Bus Pads
ü Sewer Main/Lateral
Replacement
ü Traffic Signal Mod
ü Signing & Striping
ü AC Pavement
ü Monument Signs
ü Pavement Rehabilitation
ü Decorative Sidewalk
Extensions/Bulb Outs
ü Lighting Improvements
ü Landscaping & Irrigation
ü Railroad Coordination
Our Projects include the following similarities to the City of Cathedral City’s Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Traffic Signal Improvements at 12 Intersections Project:
ü Intersection Improvements
ü Traffic Signal Modifications
ü Advanced Dilemma Zone
Detection
ü Protected Left Turn Phases
ü Pedestrian Countdown Heads
ü Reconstruction of ADA Curb
Ramps
ü Installing Conduit
ü Pull Boxes
ü Traffic Signal Poles &
Foundations
ü Traffic Signal Controller
Cabinets & Foundations
ü High-Definition Video Detection
Systems
ü Construction Engineering
Support
ü Construction Management
ü Labor Compliance Monitoring
and Enforcement
ü Inspection Services
ü Material Testing Services
ü Caltrans Local Assistance
Procedures Manual (LAPM)
ü Caltrans Construction Manual
ü FHWA Requirements
Federally Funded
Project administered
through Caltrans with
LAPM Requirements
Federally Funded
Project administered
through Caltrans with
LAPM Requirements
The Z&K Team has
successfully
completed over 30
Intersection/ Traffic
Signal Improvement
and over 60 street
improvement Projects
in the past 5 years.
Federally Funded
Project administered
through Caltrans with
LAPM Requirements
Federally Funded
Project administered
through Caltrans with
LAPM Requirements
Improvements include street and pavement rehabilitation, intersection improvement, clearing and grubbing, slurry seal, cold mill and AC overlay, utility coordination, as well as electrical and lighting improvements, including traffic signal hardware replacement, pedestrian countdown signal hardware installation, replacement and testing of fiber optic communication equipment, boring inspection. The scope also involved drainage improvements, landscaping improvements, AC base course, ARHM pavement, concrete repairs to curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveways and driveway approaches, and replacing markings and striping on concrete and asphalt.
CITY OF CHINO | EUCLID AVENUE STATE RTE 83 INTERSECTION & TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION PROJECT Z&K Consultants, Inc. has provided Construction Management and Construction Inspection services for a series of projects for the City of Chino Euclid Ave State Route 83 Intersection Improvements and Traffic Signal Modification Project. The project consisted of traffic signal improvements, street and pavement improvements, as well as traffic signal improvements, to a residential neighborhood and four arterial streets for one project, and intersection improvements and lane upgrades for the other. Improvements include street and pavement rehabilitation, intersection improvement, clearing and grubbing, slurry seal, cold mill and AC overlay, utility coordination, as well as electrical and lighting improvements, including traffic signal hardware replacement, pedestrian countdown signal hardware installation, replacement and testing of fiber optic communication equipment, boring inspection. The scope also involved drainage improvements, landscaping improvements, AC base course, ARHM pavement, concrete repairs to curb, sidewalk, driveways, and replacing markings and striping on concrete and asphalt.
CITY OF LAKE FOREST | STREET RESURFACING PROJECT
The Z&K Team is providing Construction Management, Construction Inspection, Pre - Construction Inspection, and Contract Administration Services for these projects, which involves the street resurfacing of Glenn Ranch Road from Portola Parkway to El Toro Road, as well as the slurry seal of and arterial slurry seal of Jeronimo and Muirlands from Los Alisos to Bake. Relevant project features include street resurfacing and rehabilitation, application of slurry seal, grinding and overlay, cold milling, concrete improvements, ARHM pavement, AC base course, aggregate base, signing, striping, markings and pavement legends, removal and replacement of PCC curb ramps, removal and replacement of PCC sidewalk, bike lane traffic loops, Type E traffic loops, dig-outs, sewer and storm drain manhole adjustments, and water valves adjustments.
CITY OF COSTA MESA | CITYWIDE PARKWAY MAINTENANCE, STREET REHAB, & SLURRY SEAL PROJECT Z&K Consultants, Inc. is providing Construction Management, Project Management, and Construction Inspection Services for this citywide street improvement program in the City of Costa Mesa. This project includes street improvements, intersection improvements, ADA ramp improvements, conduit installation, traffic signal improvements, mobilization, curb and gutters, sidewalks, driveway approaches, spandrels, cross gutters, adjustment of manholes and utility covers to grade, procurement and application of slurry seal Type II, crack sealing, traffic signing, striping and markings, installation of traffic markers and speed humps, and implementation of traffic control.
CITY OF MORENO VALLEY | CITYWIDE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROGRAM FISCAL YEARS 2026/27 TO 2030/31 (ARTERIAL AND COLLECTOR STREETS)
The Z&K Team is performing Construction Management, Construction Inspection, and Labor Compliance for this street improvement project. This $19M street improvement project included slurry seal, pavement resurfacing, reconstruction of access ramps, spandre ls, sidewalk, curb and gutter, crosswalks, bike lanes, local pavement repairs, striping, signage, camera detector installation, landscaping and irrigation, cold mill and overlay, and full depth AC replacement. This project required extensive traffic control and coordination with school districts.
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO | STREET REHABILITATION PROGRAM (30+ MAJOR CITY STREETS) Z&K Consultants, Inc. is providing Construction Management and Inspection Services for this long -term, on-call contract with the City of San Bernardino, which includes street resurfacing and pavement rehabilitation for over 30 major streets and multiple major street intersections in the City. Z&K personnel performs constructability reviews of the project plans and specifications pri or to the bid release, and full- service construction management and construction inspection for pre - construction, construction, and project closeout of all major City streets. The projects include roadway and pavement rehabilitation, concrete improvements, cross gutters, curb and gutters, curb ramps, ADA improvements, traffic signal improvements, traffic control, full depth removal and replacement of asphalt concrete, cold milling and AC overlay of existing asphalt concrete, replacement of existing PCC driveways, driveway approaches, curb ramps, installation and configuration of multiple traffic loop detectors and bicycle traffic loop detectors, installation of city project signs, adjusting manhole and utility covers to grade, reconfiguration and installation of street lighting, and markings and striping.
CITY OF COMPTON | ANNUAL RESIDENTIAL STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT, PHASEs 1 & 2A Z&K Consultants, Inc. is providing Construction Management, Inspection, and Labor Compliance services for this Project. The scope of work consists of roadway and pavement rehabilitation, concrete improvements, asphalt overlay, construction staging, heavily travelled intersections, traffic control, clearing and grubbing, SWPPP preparation, cold mill and overlay, PCC sidewalk, manholes and utility covers, speed humps, pedestrian crossings, ADA improvements, slurry seal application, HMA pavement, ARHM overlay, AC base course, aggregate base, full depth AC slot pavement, alley intersection, driveway and driveway approach, landscaping, irrigation, adjusting manhole and utility covers to grade, water valve, water meter, street lighting, installation of loop detectors and bicycle loop detectors, traffic signal modification, adjustment of streetlight a nd traffic signal pull boxes to grade.
Federally Funded
Project administered
through Caltrans with
LAPM Requirements
Federally Funded
Project administered
through Caltrans with
LAPM Requirements
Federally Funded
Project administered
through Caltrans with
LAPM Requirements
iii. PROJECT UNDERSTANDING AND APPROACH
The team proposed on this project have extensive experience in project management, construction management, construction inspection and design. We have successfully utilized CM/PM Agency delivery on a host of projects. Through this experience we have developed management procedures that promote collaboration and teamwork, improve quality and maximize the value of the above project. Z&K past performance with Cities, Counties, and other agencies shows our remarkable ability to control costs, guarantee great q uality of work, and meet all project deadlines. We understand the importance of Schedule Control and are known in the industry for assisting the contractor to cut the project schedule and to yield significant savings for our clients through reduction of overhead management and construction costs.
MANAGEMENT APPROACH | The Z&K Team has successfully utilized CM Agency delivery on a host of projects. Through this experience we have developed project management procedures that promote collaboration and teamwork, improve quality and maximize the value of the above project. Z&K’s past perfor mance with Cities, Counties, and other agencies show our remarkable ability to control costs, guarantee great quality of work, and meet all project deadlines. We understand the importance of Schedule Control and are kn own in the industry for assisting the contractor to cut the project schedule and to yield significant savings for our clients through reduction of overhead construction management and construction costs. The most significant saving is less inconvenience to the traveling public and less City exposure due to shortened construction duration. This will help extend excess project funds into other important projects. Z&K Consultants, Inc. provides proven professional construction management techniques to ensure the safe construction of a quality project completed on time and within budget. Z&K accomplished this by establishing the systems, policies, and procedures necessary to ensure adequate project controls are in place. The Construction Manager must ensure all parties understand the basic responsibilities and interrelationships of all team member such as the Owner (both project management and operations), the Design Engineer, the Contractor, the construction management team, and the subconsultants. Additionally, a good Construction Manager must have the knowledge and experience to effectively understand the interrelationships between the key management components of time, information, cost, and quality. Decision making, including obtaining sufficient information to make reasoned decisions, is the key element leading to a successful project. the project. The Z&K approach is founded on a thorough understanding of each of the management components critical to the project.
TIME MANAGEMENT | Time management uses scheduling to accurately manage and track the restrictive elements of time and resources throughout the project. The key to a successfully implemented and managed schedule is the development of an accurate, detailed, and realistic baseline schedule. Z&K will review the Contractor’s baseline schedule to ensure it is accurate and reasonable. Activity durations and logic ties will be examined for accuracy and constructability. The schedule logic and activity durations will also be analyzed to ensure the Contractor does not use float suppression techniques.
Schedule float is a valuable resource for the Owner and the Contractor. Schedule implementation and administration is the next step in proper time management. The Contractor’s actual progress will be documented daily. The Z&K Team will review the progress with the Contractor at the weekly meetings. The Contractor’s three -week-look-ahead schedule will be compared with the work plan on the record schedule to ensure the Cont ractor continues to use the record schedule as a management tool. We will check the record schedule for activities with start dates that did not begin during the review period.
This proactive approach flags potential delay issues for further discussion.
COST MANAGEMENT | Z&K will take the lead to ensure a cost management system is properly implemented and maintained. Z&K’s cost management role will be in two parts. The first is to track the value of the completed work to ensure accurate and detailed monthly progress billing by the contractor. Secondly, Z&K will proactively manage the change order process. The monthly progress billing may be tied to the construction schedule. A cost loaded critical path method (CPM) schedule is a valuable management tool. Each month, the Construction Inspector will review and approve the updated cost loaded CPM. Work activities and material deliveries will be assigned the correct completion percentage by the Contractor.
This will be reviewed by the Construction Inspector and discrepancies will be addressed. If necessary, the Contractor will revise and resubmit the schedule of values. This process ensures the Owner is accurately billed for the completed work monthly. Changes in work and unforeseen conditions will be closely monitored. Any costs for changes will be managed by the Z&K construction management team. An ongoing log of potential change issues will be maintained. These issues will be discussed and updated at each weekly meeting.
FUNDING MANAGEMENT | Z&K will ensure that the City has all necessary information to comply with the funding requirements. Our team is experienced in complying with funding reporting and filing requirements. We pay close attention to these requirements and deadlines so that project funding remains unaffected and so that file audits are conducted quickly and efficiently. Our team is also experienced in ensuring that project documents show compliance with DBE reporting requirements, DBE goals, and/or good faith effort documented. Proper Project documentation is key in any audits. Z&K is extremely familiar with state funded projects and has in -depth knowledge of the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM), the Caltrans Construction Manual, and other Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requirements.
QUALITY MANAGEMENT | Quality management is an inherent CM responsibility. Z&K is knowledgeable and capable in all aspects of quality management. Quality assurance is the application of systematic methods to verify the effective implementation of quality control procedures. Z&K will manage the quality of the project by taking the quality assurance lead role and implementing the Z&K quality assurance program, which allocates quality control responsibilities to the various project participants to ensure the constructed product conforms to the contract plans and specifications.This includes a detailed inspection plan, inspection procedures, and documentation procedures for all inspection and test reports. Z&K will review the Contractor’s quality control procedur es to ensure adequacy. Quality control issues will be discussed at each weekly meeting. An ongoing deficiencies/corrective items list will be maintained, reviewed, and updated weekly. Quality assurance includes quality of the constructed work as well as the quality of the Contractor’s document processes (such as the Contractor’s submittals and RFIs).
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT | Proper information flow is crucial to the success of a project. A construction project generates a large amount of information, which must be distributed to all parties on a timely basis. The source of this information will cover the full spectrum including contracts, meeting minutes, drawings and specifications, submittals, RFIs, pay requests, invoices, inspection reports, and so forth. Z&K will act as the hub for the management of all information flow.
Z&K has extensive experience providing document management solutions for its clients. Z&K’s approach to information management also includes building a communication framework to foster partnering and teamwork relationships for all the project stakeholders. -
CODES & PROCEDURES MANAGEMENT | Z&K has a strong knowledge of the City, County, State, and Federal codes and procedures that are required to deliver a successful project. Z&K will ensure that all codes and procedures are properly followed for the City’s Project.
Some of the requirements are as follows:
o Project Construction Documents
o California Building Code
o California Plumbing Code
o California Mechanical Code
o California Electrical Code
o California Building Energy
Efficiency Standards
o Title 24, Part 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11
o California Fire Code
o California Residential Code
o California Green Building Code
o California Disabled Regulations
o City Codes & Ordinances
o City Grading Code & Manual
o APWA “Greenbook” Standard
Specifications for Public
Works Construction
o Caltrans Standards,
Specifications, and
Procedures
o Caltrans Construction Manual
o Caltrans Safety Manual
o OSHA Construction Safety
Orders
o 10/30-hr OSHA Training
Certification
o Local Assistance Procedures
Manual (LAPM)
o City Standards and Design
Manuals
o State and Federal Building
Codes (Site Accessibility)
o County Procedures and
Guidelines
o Work Area Traffic Control
Handbook (WATCH) Manual
o Manual of Uniform Traffic
Control Devices (MUTCD)
o Project Safety Plan (PSP)
o Site Health and Safety Plan
o Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)
CONSTRUCTABILITY REVIEW COMMENTS
Traffic Signal Turn-On | The Engineer shall be notified at least three (3) working days prior to the intended traffic signal turn-on. The Contractor shall not proceed with the turn-on without the presence of the Engineer or his representative. The Contractor shall arrange to have a signal technician, qualified to work on the controller and employed by the traffic signal controller cabinet manufacturer or his representative, present at the time of turn-on to verify operation of the equipment.
Material Delays | The Contractor must consider possible material delivery delays due to specified products; Avg TS Materials could range from 20 - 40-week lead times.
Existing Detection Maintained | Existing detection shall be maintained at all times during construction. In the event of unexpected damage by the Contractor or any of their subcontractors as determined by the City Representative, the Contractor shall commence repairs immediately. The Con tractor shall replace and restore to operation any damaged detector (inductive loop or other) within three (3) calendar days after damage occurs.
Traffic Signals to Remain in Operation | Contractor will be responsible for Existing Traffic Signals to REMAIN IN OPERATION until the new/modified installation has been satisfactorily tested and placed in operation and functional during the construction period. This includes Furnishing and Supply ing Maintenance, providing Temporary materials and equipment needed with no additional cost compensation. There is no separate pay item for Operations or Maintenance during construction; Operations and Maintenance is considered incidental to the construction process.
Traffic Signal Standard Pole Removals | It is the Contractor’s responsibility to field verify that all Traffic Signal Standard poles that call out for removal, as well as the exposed existing foundations not on the plans must have the Foundation excavated, removed complete, and backfilled complete with 2 Sack slurry at no extra cost to the City.
Avenida Quintana / Vista Chino | Pole F is not MUTCD/ ADA compliant with the top of Anchor bolts being roughly 2'' below finish sidewalk Grade.
Avenida Quintana / Vista Chino | Pole G has existing unsafe liability dent damages beyond repair. Pole is outdated and should be replaced with a new standard.
Gerald Ford Dr & Plumley Rd | Pole F is not in MUTCD / ADA compliance 1. Anchor bolts and base plate is buried and covered in Rocks; Pole should be upgraded to new standard. 2. New proposed APS push button will not be in compliance mounted on this pole since there is no flat landing disability access to push button.
E Canyon Plaza & E Palm Canyon Dr . | 1. This intersection is within State (Caltrans) ROW Easements (CA111). The Contractor will be responsible for pulling Caltrans Permits and ROW easement boundary limits before work is performed.
2. Pole E APS push button will not be ADA compliant due to the distance of button compared to crosswalk landing. City will need to add a compliant push button post to plan detail. 3. Pole A is not to standard compliance while pole base is buried in dirt slope.
Ramon Road & Avenida Del Yermo | 1. Pole A proposed push button will not be in compliance due to not having a flat concrete sidewalk area for disability access. also distance from crossing stop bar exceeds 5ft from push button. 2. Pole C is located in the middle of Ramp. The Ramp should be shifted to accommodate a flat surface at APS PB or Relocate and upgrade pole to newest standards out of ramp.
RISK MANAGEMENT LOG
Based on a comprehensive review of the project documents, Z&K has identified the following potential risks and response strategies.
ID Risk
Impact
Occurrence
Probability Risk Description Project Impact Response Strategy 1 High High Traffic Control/Street
Closure Restriction
Safety & Public
Inconvenience
Ensure that project phasing is followed for lowest impact to businesses and public. Our team will review the traffic control plans to ensure they comply with the WATCH manual and MUTCD requirements. We will review it for minimum lane widths and as well as continuous and safe access for pedestrians. We will ensure temporary pavement markings are implemented. Our team will work closely with the Contractor to provide advanced notice to first responders and essential services.
2 High High Long Lead Items Schedule Ensure the contractor begins process to order/procure possible long lead items or items that require coordination.
3 High High Agency
Coordination
Schedule &
Budget
Our Team will ensure that all agencies affected by this Project are invited to the pre - construction conference and informed of the Project schedule and progress. Z&K will ensure that the Project complies with all permit requirements and environmental mitigation measures.
4 High High
Potential Hazardous
Services & Utility
Coordination
Schedule,
Budget &
Safety
Ensure that Dig Alert tickets are current and up to date prior to excavation. We will keep track of hazardous and non-hazardous and conflicting utilities during our regular progress meetings. We will ensure that the Contractor coordinates with Underground Service Alert and all utilities are marked prior to the start of construction. We will track existing utilities marked by Underground Service Al ert to ensure that mark outs are recorded and documented. After mark outs, contractor will be required to pothole. Additionally, contractor shall notify all utility agencies to performing any work. 5 High High Extensive Change
Order Claims
Schedule &
Budget
Closely monitor the work and the change order process. Identify potential change orders early and proactively develop solutions.
6 High High Pedestrian Access
During Construction
Safety &
Schedule The contractor is responsible to maintain pedestrian access around the project at all times. 7 High High Public/Community
Outreach
Safety &
Schedule
It is imperative that our community outreach does not only include property owners, business owners and residents, but also elected officials, management from the City, and all affected agencies. We will coordinate a Press Conference with the City, community, and elected officials. Prepare announcements and communicate to public early. Letters to residents will be critical as well as early placement of no parking signs. 8 High Medium Delays Due to Other
Projects
Schedule &
Budget
Z&K will work closely with the City to ensure that other scheduled projects do not interfere with our project. We will also work closely with local agencies to ensure project schedule overlap and conflicts do not occur.
9 High Medium Weekend
Work/Overtime Budget
All overtime shall be approved by the City prior to the commencement of work and all associated costs for inspection/construction management shall be at the expense of the contractor.
10 High Medium Public Safety Safety
Z&K will work closely with the contractor to ensure that the Fire Department will be involved in the scheduling and planning stages for the streets. The Sheriff’s Department will also be notified of all scheduled construction activity as this work will impact major traffic routes. 11 Medium Medium Damage to Private
Properties
Public
Inconvenience
Damage to private property and vehicles occasionally occurs during construction activities. Community outreach shall include a procedure to notify Z&K immediately if any damage occurs.
12 Medium Medium Job Site
Housekeeping
Safety & Public
Inconvenience
We will have the contractor commit to street sweeping during all construction activity. This item should not be left to the discretion of the Contractor but rather a specific directive from the City to the Contractor.
PROPOSED SCHEDULE
Our in-house design team and construction management team worked together to create the schedule since both thoroughly understand the City’s expectations for this Project. Our proposed schedule was developed using Primavera P6 technology. This schedule includes the stages of work, time frames, and shows the ability to perform the required services in a timely manner.
Activity ID Activity Name Original DurationStart Finish CAT CATCAT CATHEDRAL CITY - TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS AT 12 LOCA 252 25-Mar-24 19-Mar-25 CAT .3 ADCAT .3 ADMINSTRATION 252 25-Mar-24 19-Mar-25 CAT.3.1 CAT.3.1 NTP CONTRACT MILESTONES 252 25-Mar-24 19-Mar-25 C1005 CONSTRUCTION NTP - PROPOSED CONTRACT DURATION 120 WORKING DAYS 120 30-Sep-24* 19-Mar-25 C1015 CONSTRUCTION START DATE NTP SEPTEMBER 30TH 2024 0 30-Sep-24* C1025 LONG LEAD MATERIAL PROCUREMENT - ADMINSTRATIVE NTP (6MONTHS) 0 25-Mar-24 CAT.3.2 CAT.3.2 PREPARE/SUBMIT/REVIEW SUBMITTALS 0 25-Mar-24 25-Mar-24 A1035 Construction Schedule 0 25-Mar-24
A1036 Notifications to Residents 0 25-Mar-24
A1050 Traf fic Signal Equipment 0 25-Mar-24
A1060 Concrete Mix Designs 0 25-Mar-24
A1130 AC Mix Designs 0 25-Mar-24
A1140 Truncated Domes 0 25-Mar-24
CAT .2 COCAT .2 CONSTRUCTION 120 30-Sep-24 19-Mar-25
A1410 Mobilization 5 30-Sep-24* 04-Oct-24
A1420 Potholing 5 02-Oct-24 08-Oct-24
CAT.2.1 CAT.2.1 RAMON & WHISPERING PALMS TRAIL 10 07-Oct-24 18-Oct-24 A1470 Concrete Removals 5 07-Oct-24* 11-Oct-24
A1475 Pour Concrete 2 14-Oct-24 15-Oct-24
A1480 Traf fic Signal Upgrades - Testing Traffic Signal Equipment 10 07-Oct-24 18-Oct-24 CAT.2.2 CAT.2.2 RAMON & AVENIDA MARAVILLA 10 16-Oct-24 29-Oct-24 A1490 Concrete Removals 5 16-Oct-24* 22-Oct-24
A1500 Traf fic Signal Upgrades - Testing Traffic Signal Equipment 10 16-Oct-24 29-Oct-24 A1510 Pour Concrete 2 23-Oct-24 24-Oct-24
CAT.2.3 CAT.2.3 VISTA CHINO AT AVENIDA QUINTANA & DESERT PRINCESS DRIVE 10 30-Oct-24 13-Nov-24 A1560 Traf fic Signal Upgrades - Testing Traffic Signal Equipment 10 30-Oct-24 13-Nov-24 CAT.2.4 CAT.2.4 GERALD FORD DRIVE A T PLUMLEY ROAD & AVENIDA DEL SOL 25 25-Oct-24 02-Dec-24 A1580 Concrete Removals 5 25-Oct-24* 31-Oct-24
A1590 Traf fic Signal Upgrades - Testing Traffic Signal Equipment 10 14-Nov-24 27-Nov-24 A1600 Pour Concrete 2 29-Nov-24 02-Dec-24
CAT.2.5 CAT.2.5 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE AT EL DORADO 10 03-Dec-24 16-Dec-24 A1610 Concrete Removals 5 03-Dec-24* 09-Dec-24
A1620 Traf fic Signal Upgrades - Testing Traffic Signal Equipment 10 03-Dec-24 16-Dec-24 A1630 Pour Concrete 2 10-Dec-24 11-Dec-24
CAT.2.6 CAT.2.6 RAMON ROAD AT DESERT VISTA ROAD / AVE DEL YERMO AVENUE 10 17-Dec-24 31-Dec-24 A1650 Traf fic Signal Upgrades - Testing Traffic Signal Equipment 10 17-Dec-24 31-Dec-24 CAT.2.7 CAT.2.7 RAMON ROAD AT DA VALL DRIVE 25 12-Dec-24 16-Jan-25 A1670 Concrete Removals 5 12-Dec-24* 18-Dec-24
A1680 Traf fic Signal Upgrades - Testing Traffic Signal Equipment 10 01-Jan-25 14-Jan-25 A1690 Pour Concrete 2 15-Jan-25 16-Jan-25
CAT.2.8 CAT.2.8 DATE PALM DRIVE AT VIA OLIVERA 10 15-Jan-25 28-Jan-25 A1710 Traf fic Signal Upgrades - Testing Traffic Signal Equipment 10 15-Jan-25 28-Jan-25 CAT.2.9 CAT.2.9 DINAH SHORE DRIVE AT PLUMLEY ROAD 20 17-Jan-25 13-Feb-25 A1730 Concrete Removals 5 17-Jan-25* 23-Jan-25
A1740 Traf fic Signal Upgrades - Testing Traffic Signal Equipment 10 29-Jan-25 11-Feb-25 A1750 Pour Concrete 2 12-Feb-25 13-Feb-25
CAT.2.10CAT.2.10 LANDAU BOULEVARD AT 30TH AVE 8 14-Feb-25 25-Feb-25 A1760 Concrete Removals 5 14-Feb-25* 20-Feb-25
A1770 Traf fic Signal Upgrades - Testing Traffic Signal Equipment 8 14-Feb-25 25-Feb-25 A1780 Pour Concrete 2 21-Feb-25 24-Feb-25
CAT.2.11CAT.2.11 DINAH SHORE DRIVE AT CATHEDRAL CANYON DRIVE 8 26-Feb-25 07-Mar-25 A1800 Traf fic Signal Upgrades - Testing Traffic Signal Equipment 8 26-Feb-25 07-Mar-25 CAT.2.12CAT.2.12 DATE PALM DRIVE AT GERALD FORD DRIVE 8 10-Mar-25 19-Mar-25 A1830 Traf fic Signal Upgrades - Testing Traffic Signal Equipment 8 10-Mar-25 19-Mar-25 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul
2024 2025
19-Mar-25, CAT CATHEDRAL CITY - TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS AT 12 LOCATIONS 19-Mar-25, CAT.3 ADMINSTRATION
19-Mar-25, CAT.3.1 NTP CONTRACT MILESTONES
CONSTRUCTION NTP - PROPOSED CONTRACT DURATION 120 WORKING DAYS CONSTRUCTION START DATE NTP SEPTEMBER 30TH 2024, 30-Sep-24* 19-Mar-25, CAT.2 CONSTRUCTION
Mobilization
Potholing
18-Oct-24, CAT.2.1 RAMON & WHISPERING PALMS TRAIL
Concrete Removals
Pour Concrete
Traffic Signal Upgrades - Testing Traffic Signal Equipment 29-Oct-24, CAT.2.2 RAMON & AVENIDA MARAVILLA
Concrete Removals
Traffic Signal Upgrades - Testing Traffic Signal Equipment Pour Concrete
13-Nov-24, CAT.2.3 VISTA CHINO AT AVENIDA QUINTANA & DESERT PRINCESS DRIVE Traf fic Signal Upgrades - Testing Traffic Signal Equipment 02-Dec-24, CAT.2.4 GERALD FORD DRIVE AT PLUMLEY ROAD & AVENIDA DEL SOL Concrete Removals
Traf fic Signal Upgrades - Testing Traffic Signal Equipment Pour Concrete
16-Dec-24, CAT.2.5 EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE AT EL DORADO Concrete Removals
Traffic Signal Upgrades - Testing Traffic Signal Equipment Pour Concrete
31-Dec-24, CAT.2.6 RAMON ROAD AT DESERT VISTA ROAD / AVE DEL YERMO AVENUE Traf fic Signal Upgrades - Testing Traffic Signal Equipment 16-Jan-25, CAT.2.7 RAMON ROAD AT DA VALL DRIVE
Concrete Removals
Traf fic Signal Upgrades - Testing Traffic Signal Equipment Pour Concrete
28-Jan-25, CAT.2.8 DATE PALM DRIVE AT VIA OLIVERA
Traf fic Signal Upgrades - Testing Traffic Signal Equipment 13-Feb-25, CAT.2.9 DINAH SHORE DRIVE AT PLUMLEY ROAD
Concrete Removals
Traf fic Signal Upgrades - Testing Traffic Signal Equipment Pour Concrete
25-Feb-25, CAT.2.10 LANDAU BOULEVARD AT 30TH AVE
Concrete Removals
Traf fic Signal Upgrades - Testing Traffic Signal Equipment Pour Concrete
07-Mar-25, CAT.2.11 DINAH SHORE DRIVE AT CATHEDRAL CANYON DRIVE Traffic Signal Upgrades - Testing Traffic Signal Equipment 19-Mar-25, CAT.2.12 DATE PALM DRIVE AT GERALD FORD DRIVE Traffic Signal Upgrades - Testing Traffic Signal Equipment
CATHEDRAL CITY
TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS (HSIP CYCLE 9A)
FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. HSIPL-5430(034)
CITY PROJECT NO. CO8752
Actual Level of Effort
Actual Work
Remaining Work
Critical Remaining Work
Milestone
summary
iv. SCOPE OF WORK
Our Team’s relevant experience allows them to provide overall administration of the construction process based on their unique ability to fully understand the construction process, work proactively to identify problems early, and to mitigate each risk before it affects the project performance goals. Z&K proactively serves as the project’s administrator and provides consistent coordination between all project stakeholders including the City, Design Engineer, and selected construction contractor and subcontractors. Z&K has thoroughly reviewed the Request for Proposal (RFP); we confirmed our team will provide all scope of work tasks as outlined in the RFP scope of services. The Z&K Team, at a minimum, will perform t he following:
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT | Z&K will p erform a “third” party constructability review of the Project plans and specifications prior to the preconstruction conference and identify potential problems that may need attention before construction starts. We will review Project permit requirements and schedule and attend a field walk with inspector(s), design engineer, and City representatives. The team will schedule and chair a kick- off meeting with the City to discuss the proposed work plan and special concerns to be presented at the preconstruction meeting, and attend the Pre-Construction meeting. We will provide a preconstruction agenda to the City for concurrence, schedule a preconstruction meeting and notify attendees. It is envisioned that the preconstruction meeting will include all interested parties, including utilities, sub- contractors, etc. The team will provide coordination of Project activities and prepare reports and documents, as necessary, for City review and action. We will maintain at the Project site, on a current basis: a record copy of all contracts, drawings, specifications, addenda, change orders, and other modifications, in good order and marked to record all changes made during construction; shop drawings, product data; samples; submittal; purchases; materials; equipment; applicable handbooks; maintenance and operating manuals and instructions; other related documents and revisions which are relevant to the contract work.
Z&K will p rovide weekly status reports to the City as required. We will c ontact the Tribal Historic Preservation Office to arrange cultural monitoring. The team will r eview laboratory, shop, and mill test reports of materials and equipment, and coordinate as required with the design engineer(s) , as well as prepare and send a Weekly Statement of Working Days, noting the controlling operations, to the contractor. We will monitor contractor and sub-contractor compliance with State and Federal labor laws and pa perwork requirements including: monitor Contractor’s certified payroll; spot check payrolls for prevailing wage compliance; conduct employee interviews; maintain evidence of apprentices employed on the Project; and ensure that the contractor has posted all required posters, notices, and wage determinations at the job site. Z&K will prepare daily/weekly Resident Engineer reports listing the type of work done, controlling operation, weather conditions, important discussions/agreements with the Contractor, and any other important facts pertaining to the Project that are not specifically covered elsewhere in the contract records. We will monitor and document domestic water or sanitary sewer improvements for compliance with the Project plans and specifications and for any requirements from Coachella Valley Water District or Desert Water Agency.
The team will administer the construction contract in conformance with the requirements set forth in the Project plans and specifications including applicable requirements from Caltrans’ Standard Plans and Specifications, Local Assistance Procedures, Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction and the City of Cathedral City. We will receive, log, and respond to contractor Request for Information (RFI) and conduct weekly construction progress meetings with the Contractor, Sub-contractors, City Staff, Design Engineer, Sub-consultants, affected outside agencies, general public, business owners, other consultants, etc. to discuss matters such as procedures, progress, problems, and scheduling ; we will then p repare and distribute meeting minutes. Z&K will r eview and approve Subcontracting Request forms , coordinate and monitor all inspection activities, and m aintain an open- door policy and meet with the general public as needed regarding street construction and make recommendations to address any concerns. We will receive and process all shop drawings, Project data, samples, and other submittals to the design engineer for review and establish and implement procedures for expediting the processing and approval of submittal. We will coordinate submittal review with the design engineer on an as -needed basis, coordinate with the City Engineer and other City Departments, and document all claims and maintain account records.
We will provide all necessary documentation and support to the City in settling claims.
The team will administer implementation of Project’s Traffic Control Plan and perform weekly reviews for conformance to approved plan. We will coordinate and schedule construction surveying, coordinate testing requirements and scheduling of material testing, and r eview and analyze the Contractor’s schedule (weekly), including activity sequences and duration, schedule of submittal and schedule of delivery for products with long lead times. We will work with Contractor to maintain the Project schedule to show current conditions and suggest revisions as required. Z&K will r ecommend necessary or desirable changes in the Construction Contractor’s scope of work to the City. Review and evaluate the contractor’s request for changes and negotiate with the Contractor and submit recommendations to the City supported by field data related to any additional work. If change orders are accepted by the City, we will prepare change orders for signature and authorization by the city. We will maintain a log of change requests. Z&K will create and maintain “As-Built” Project schedule, review pay requests and provide recommendation for contractor payments , m anage contractor DBE requirements , c oordinate the Transition of the Project to City Maintenance, coordinate any training sessions required for City Staff, and conduct regular coordination meetings with property owners and business owners.
Z&K will provide the following Project closeout services: a dminister and coordinate final inspections, c oordinate the correction and the completion of the work, assist the City in determining when the Project, or a designated portion thereof, is substantially complete, prepare for the City, a summary of the status of the work of the Contractor, listing changes in the previously issued certificates of substantial completion of the work, and recommending the times within which the Contractor shall complete uncompleted items on the certificate of substantial completion of the work , calculate the amount of final payment due to the prime Contractor , obtain evidence of certification of all lien releases , secure and transmit to the City, required guarantees, issue the notice of substantial completion, coordinate any startup requirements, deliver all equipment manuals, special equipment, spare parts, catalogs, and other materials required by specifications, collect all “As-Built” data from all contractors and consultants, and make recommendation for the release of retention. Z&K will provide construction management documents and records to the City.
LABOR COMPLIANCE | The Z&K Team will monitor the Contractor and sub-contractor compliance with State and Federal labor law and paperwork requirements including monitoring Contractor’s certified payroll and supporting payroll records (statements of compliance, fringe benefit statements, deductions, apprentice registration, etc.), spot checking payrolls for compliance, monitoring applicable State and Federal prevailing wage requirements as well as providing State and Federal prevailing wage rates for labor complian ce support, conducting employee interviews, maintaining evidence of apprentices/trainees employed on the Project, and ensuring that the contractor has posted all required posters, notices, and wage determinations at the job site. Z&K will prepare and present mandatory labor compliance checklist to be presented to and acknowledged by the contractor at the pre-Construction meeting.
INSPECTION | The Z&K team will r eview contract documents, plans and permits, attend field walks and kick off meetings, and attend the pre-construction meeting. We will m onitor and enforce construction noticing requirements, including but not limited to PM10 and SWPPP requirements. We will maintain field diary (bound workbooks) during construction, including a cumulative record of quantities constructed, daily and weekly reports, working day reports, change order documentation, photographs, and other documentation. The team will maintain a separate field diary for change order work. We will m onitor the contractor’s fugitive dust control plan and ensure the contractor using approved haul routes and they are kept clean. The team will ensure compliance with the construction contract by continuously monitoring, evaluating, approving or rejecting the Contractor's work in accordance with the approved construction contract documents. Z&K will d etermine that the Contractor’ s work is being performed in accordance with the requirements of the contract documents.
Endeavor to guard City against defects and deficiencies in the work. As appropri ate, we will require special inspection or testing, or make recommendations to City regarding special inspection or testing of work not in accordance with the provisions of the contract documents whether such work is fabricated, installed or completed.
We will t rack and monitor construction costs , provide and maintain a digital photographic history of the progress of the Project. Photos will also be taken of the following: Showing existing conditions prior to construction , disputed work items, work that must be duplicated, replaced or removed, completed work, and extra Work. Record the progress of the Project.
Maintain a daily log containing a record of weather, Contractor and sub -contractor’s work on site, Contractor and sub - contractor’s equipment with h ours on site and idle time, number and names of workers with hours on site, work accomplished, problems encountered, and other relevant data. Provide copies of daily logs to City as requested. Include information on Contractor and the entire Project, showi ng percentages of completion. Daily Reports should be detailed enough to develop Time and Material payments for the contractor's work in case of future disputes. During the course of construction, we will maintain one set of plans with markings and dimensi ons in red ink to denote field changes or other corrections. Z&K will ensure ADA compliance an maintain copies of all permits needed to construct the project and enforce special requirements of each.
MATERIAL TESTING | Materials testing services will be provided by our subconsultant, Converse Consultants, with whom we have worked on multiple projects in the past. Z&K will be responsible for supervising and coordinating the materials and geotechnical testing program to ensure all required testing is perfor med with the required frequencies and documented according to the City’s plans, specifications, and industry standards. Sampling and testing activities will be conducted in accordance with the contract documents and approved procedures. The Inspector will work with the Contractor to correct any failed tests and achieve compliance. Our team can effectively make decisions and coordinate with other professionals on field issues related to material testing and inspection. Z&K will develop and provide a comprehensive testing program for the Project in accordance with the contract documents.
Z&K understands that the selected firm will be responsible for providing construction engineering support to ensure delivery of the Projects remain consistent with ATP project schedules and programming guidelines, communicating with Caltrans on project deliverables and other administrative functions associated with delivering state funded Local Assistance projects. iv. Addendums
Z&K acknowledges that there were no addendums issued.