Compton City Council
November 7, 2023

role in maintaining and improving service levels to their customers. American Reclamation has the ability to perform illegal dumping removal, and clean-up services providing its team of 1 Operations Manager, 3 Drivers, 3 General Laborers and supplying 2 each Isuzu NPR HD model trucks with 8 cubic yard Diamond Back rear-loading compactors and 1 each Isuzu NPR HD stake-bed bobtail truck with hydraulic lift; and WHEREAS, American Reclamation will furnish at its own expense; Bobcats, dump trucks, and roll-off containers for the collection and removal of illegally dumped items/debris; and
WHEREAS, funds for this expenditure are available in the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Budget in account 1004-720-000-4266.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1.That the proposal from American Reclamation is hereby accepted and all other proposals rejected.

Section 2.That the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a one-year service contract (i.e. November 13, 2023 – November 13, 2024) with two (2) one-year extension options for American Reclamation for the management of the Citywide Illegal Dumping, Removal, and Haul Away Services from Account No. 1004-720-000-4266.

Section 3.That a purchase order is authorized to be established for American Reclamation in the not-to-exceed amount of Three Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Dollars ($334,000) from Account No. 1004-720-000-4266.

Section 4.That funds for this expenditure are available in the Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 Budget in Account No. 1004-720-000-4266, additionally, funds will be allocated in Fiscal Year Budgets; 2024-2025 and 2025-2026.

Section 5. That a copy of this Resolution shall be filed in the offices of the City Clerk, City Attorney, City Manager, Public Works Street Maintenance Department, and the City Controller.

Section 6.That the Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this Resolution.

ADOPTED this _______ day of _____________, 2023.

MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss

CITY OF COMPTON )
Resolution No.__________

I, Vernell McDaniel, City Clerk of the City of Compton, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Compton, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk at a regular meeting thereof held on this _____ day of ________________, 2023.

That said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS-
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS-
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS-
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS-
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CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

ABATEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

AMERICAN RECLAMATION
AND

CITY OF COMPTON
This AGREEMENT is made by and between the CITY OF COMPTON, a municipal corporation of the State of California (hereinafter referred to as “CITY”) located at 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California 90220, and AMERICAN RECLAMATION (hereinafter referred to as “CONTRACTOR”) located at 4560 Doran Street, Los Angeles, CA 90039.

AGREEMENT:

That the CITY and CONTRACTOR, for the consideration, terms and conditions herein described, mutually agree as follows:

1. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED BY CONTRACTOR:

CONTRACTOR shall perform, in a professional manner, everything required to be performed, shall provide and furnish all the labor, materials, necessary tools, expendable equipment and all utility and transportation services for providing Citywide Clean-Up, Removal and Haul Away Services. More specifically, Contractor shall provide and perform the following services at/on all City owned alleyways and right-of-ways within the City and other locations as requested by the City:
Respond to the designated work site within twenty-four (24) hours from request for services and approval of the cost proposal by the City of Compton Respond to emergency calls within four (4) hours of contact Trash and debris removal services including tipping services Alley Clean-up in all Districts
Weed Abatement
Roadside Clean-up
Right-of-way Clean-up services
Furniture and other bulk item removal
Provide before and after digital photographs, within indication of date(s) taken and location of area(s) where services performed
Completion of requested and approved services within the time specified by the City of Compton, be available to provide and perform requested services seven (7) days a week, including during and after business hours, weekends, and holidays, as needed Should abatement services performed by the Contractor require any lane closures or traffic control requirements, the Contractor shall coordinate directly with the City’s Public Works Department before performing the affected services. Abatement services requiring traffic control shall occur only during off-peak traffic times.

The Contractor is also required to provide the following enhancements:

1. Use of clean-burning vehicles.

2. Open a local service office/call center within the City of Compton.

3. Hire, train and staff the local service office with employees recruited from the City’s residential population.

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2 4. Offer an annual $2,500 scholarship to a Compton Unified School District senior, who writes a paper on sustainable practices and/or the effects of illegal dumping in the community.

5. Join and actively participate in the Compton Chamber of Commerce.

6. Assist with and participate in the City of Compton’s Dump Day and community events.

Illegal Dumping Hotspots by District
District 1 (addressed the 1st Week of the month)

1. North of Culver & Rosecrans

2. 1st alley West of Wilmington (between 137th to 132nd)

3. 1st alley West of Wilmington (between 137th to 132nd)

4. 1st alley West of Wilmington (between 137th to 132nd)

5. 1st alley West of Wilmington (between 137th to 132nd)

6. 1st alley West of Wilmington (between 137th to 132nd) District 2 (addressed the 2nd Week of the month)

1. Dixon

2. Alley East of Alameda (btwn Banning and El Segundo - Homeless Encampment)

3. Alley North of Compton Blvd (btwn Harris and Locust)

4. Saunders Alley South of Rosecrans & Bradfield

5. 1st Alley east Bullis North of Orchard

6. Alley east of Locust (btwn Orchard and McMillan)

7. 1st Alley West of San Vicente & Gibson (North)

8. 1st Alley West of San Vicente & Gibson (South)

9. E. Lindsley & Gibson Ave

10. 1st Alley East of Oaks & Santa Fe (btwn Pine and Oaks) District 3 (addressed the 3rd Week of the month)

1. Alley East of Acacia (btwn Cypress and Myrrh)

2. Alley South of Alondra (between Aprilia and CVC Alley)

3. Alley Behind CVS at Alondra and Central
District 4 (addressed the 4th Week of the month)

1. Reeve St. & Alameda
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3. Alley East of Long Beach (Between Caldwell and Greenleaf (Cuzco Alley)

4. Alley North of Pannes and Alondra

5. Alley South of Pannes and Alondra

6. 1st Alley South of Compton (btwn Rose and Alameda)

7. Alley North of Palmer (btwn Santa Fe and Poinsettia)

8. Alley South of Palmer (btwn Santa Fe and Poinsettia)

2. TRANSFER AND DISPOSAL
Where applicable, no more than five (5) working days will be allowed for hauled illegal materials to remain at any staging area designated by the City for use during the period of this contract.

3. COMPENSATION:

The method of payment for the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement shall be based on a fee-for-service basis, billable at the unit price rates specified within the CONTRACTOR’s Proposal. It is understood and agreed between the parties that the maximum compensation payable for the services to be provided by the CONTRACTOR during a twelve (12) month period for each year of this Agreement shall not exceed Five Hundred One Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($501,600).

The total sum paid to the CONTRACTOR will include compensation for all work, including travel, materials, supplies, vendor services, expenses, and subcontracted work. No additional compensation will be paid to the CONTRACTOR unless there is a change in the scope of the services or the scope of the project. In the instance of a change in the scope of services or scope of the project, adjustment to the compensation may be negotiated between the CONTRACTOR and the CITY. Adjustment in the compensation will not be effective until authorized and approved by contract amendment.

Progress payments may be made in arrears based on the percentage of work and deliverables completed by the CONTRACTOR. If CONTRACTOR fails to perform the required services according to schedule or other provisions of this Agreement, the CITY shall have the right to delay payment and/or terminate this Agreement in accordance with the provisions noted herein.

CONTRACTOR shall be reimbursed within thirty (30) days, or as promptly as fiscal procedures may permit, upon receipt by the CITY of itemized and detailed invoices for services completed. Invoices shall be submitted no later than 45 calendar days after the performance of work for which the CONTRACTOR is billing. Invoices shall be delivered or mailed to the Street Superintendent, Public Works Street Maintenance Department at the following address: City of Compton, 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California 90220.

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4 The CONTRACTOR is required to comply with all federal, state and local laws and ordinances applicable to the work.

In the event of termination, the CONTRACTOR shall be entitled to compensation for the undisputed reasonable value of services performed to the effective date of termination; provided, however, that the CITY may condition payment of such compensation upon the CONTRACTOR’s delivery to the CITY of any and all CITY property, documents, reports, records, materials, and work product associated with the performance of this Agreement.

4. Safety:

4.1Contractor shall have overall responsibility for safety precautions and programs in the performance of the services.

4.2Contractor shall seek to avoid injury, loss or damage to persons or property by taking reasonable steps to protect:
. aEmployees and all other persons at the location where services are rendered (“Site”);
. bMaterials and equipment stored on the Site or off the Site at locations for use in the performance of the work; and
.cThe assigned project Site and all property located at the Site, whether or not said property or structures are part of the project or involved in the work.

4.3Contractor shall designate an individual at the Site of the assigned project in the absence of the Contractor who shall act as the Contractor’s designated safety representative with a duty to prevent accidents.

4.4Losses not insured under property insurance which may arise from the performance of the work to the extent of the negligence attributed to such acts or omissions of the Contractor or anyone for whose acts the Contractor may be liable, shall be promptly remedied by the Contractor at the Contractor’s cost and without reimbursement by the City as a cost of work, or in any other manner.

4.5If the City deems any part of the work or Site unsafe, the City may require the Contractor, without assuming responsibility for the Contractor’s safety program, to immediately stop the performance of the work or take corrective measures. Neither the City’s order nor the Contractor’s action in response thereto shall be the basis for adjustment in the contract price or contract time.

4.6Contractor shall immediately notify the City of any illegal dumping of hazardous materials and other emergency public safety issues observed at the Sites where services are performed.

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5 5. TERM OF AGREEMENT:

The term of this Agreement shall be for a period of one year, beginning November 13, 2023, through November 13, 2024, with the option of two (2) one-year extensions, unless terminated earlier as provided herein.

6. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS:

CONTRACTOR, its officers, employees, subcontractors, agents, and volunteers (collectively hereinafter the “Contractor”), is a wholly independent Contractor and not an officer, employee, subcontractor, or agent of the CITY. Neither the CITY nor any of its officers, employees, agents, or volunteers shall have any control over the conduct of the CONTRACTOR, except as expressly set forth in this Agreement. CONTRACTOR expressly warrants that while engaged in carrying out and complying with any terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not at any time or in any manner, represent that CONTRACTOR is in any manner officers, employees, agents or volunteers of the CITY. CONTRACTOR shall obtain no rights to retirement, health care or any other benefit that accrue to CITY officials, officers, or employees. CONTRACTOR expressly waives any claim to such rights.

7. SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNMENT AND DELEGATION:

CITY and the CONTRACTOR each binds themselves, their partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives to the other party hereto and to partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives of such other party in respect to all covenants, agreements and obligations contained in the Contract Documents. Neither party to the Agreement shall assign the Contract or sublet it in whole or part without the written consent of the other, nor shall the CONTRACTOR assign any monies due or to become due to it hereunder, without the previous written consent of the CITY. Any attempted assignment of this Contract without the written consent of both parties is void.

8. NONDISCRIMINATORY EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES:

During the performance of this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, sex, creed, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, handicap or belief in accordance with requirements of City, State or Federal laws and regulations. CONTRACTOR will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated fairly during employment without regard to their race, sex, creed, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, handicap or belief in accordance with requirements of City, State or Federal laws and regulations. Such actions shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoffs or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship.

The CONTRACTOR agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees, applicants, and subcontractors for employment, notices setting forth the provisions of this non- discrimination clause.

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6 In the event of the Contractor’s non-compliance with the non-discrimination clause of this Agreement, this Agreement may be immediately canceled, terminated or suspended in whole or in part.

9. INDEMNIFICATION:

CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and save harmless the CITY, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers (collectively hereinafter the “City”), against any and all damages to property or injuries to or death of any person or persons, including property and employees or agents of the CITY and shall defend, indemnify and save the CITY from any and all liability and expense including defense costs and legal fees, and claims, demands, suits, actions or proceedings of any kind or nature, including Workers’ Compensation claims, of or by anyone whomsoever in any way resulting from or arising out of the negligent or intentional acts or omissions for CONTRACTOR, its officers, employees, subcontractors or agents on account of the performance or character of this work.

This indemnification and hold harmless obligation do not extend to claims arising out of the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the CITY.

10. INSURANCE:

A. CONTRACTOR, by executing this Agreement, hereby certifies:
(1) “I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which requires every employer to be insured against liability for Worker’s Compensation or to undertake self- insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this Contract.” (2)CONTRACTOR further agrees to require all subcontractors to carry Worker’s Compensation Insurance as required by the Labor Code of the State of California.

B.Without limiting CONTRACTOR’s indemnification of the CITY, CONTRACTOR shall provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this Agreement the following program(s) of insurance covering its operations hereunder. Evidence of such insurance, which shall be provided by insurer(s) satisfactory to the CITY’s Risk Manager, shall be delivered to the CITY. Such evidence shall express conditions that the CITY is to be given written notice at least thirty (30) days in advance of any termination or implementation of a reduction of limits or material change of insurance coverage as specified herein, including at least ten (10) day notice of any non-payment of premium(s). Failure on the part of the Contractor to procure or maintain insurance shall constitute a material breach upon which the CITY may immediately terminate this Agreement.

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7 All insurance required hereunder shall be primary with respect to any insurance maintained by the City and shall not call on the City’s program for contributions. Program(s) of insurance shall include:

1. General Liability. CONTRACTOR shall provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this Agreement a policy of Commercial General Liability Insurance, inclusive of personal injury liability and broad form property damage coverage, in an amount not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence. The coverage shall be written on an occurrence basis. Claims made coverage is not acceptable.

2. Workers’ Compensation Insurance. CONTRACTOR shall provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this Agreement a program of Workers’ Compensation Insurance and Employer’s Liability Insurance in an amount and form to meet all applicable requirements of the State Labor Code and which specifically covers all persons providing services by or on behalf of the CONTRACTOR and all risks to such persons under the Agreement.

3. Automotive Liability.A program of insurance with a limit of liability of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) for each accident. Such insurance shall include coverage for all “owned”, “hired” and “non-owned” vehicles, or coverage for “any auto”.

4. Insurance Endorsements.The liability insurance policy(ies) shall be endorsed with the following language:
. aThe City of Compton and its respective elected and appointed officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers are to be named and covered as “additional insureds” with respect to liability arising out of the activities of the CONTRACTOR. . bThe insurer waives all rights of subrogation against the CITY. .cAny failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to the CITY.
. dIdentity of the insured(s).

Insurance coverage specified herein constitutes the minimum requirements and said requirements shall in no way lessen or limit the liability of the CONTRACTOR under the terms of the Agreement. The CONTRACTOR is advised that the CITY does not carry Contractor’s Risk insurance, and the Contractor shall obtain its own coverage. CONTRACTOR shall procure and maintain, at its own costs and expense, any additional kinds and amounts of insurance that, in its own judgment, may be necessary for the proper protection of the work. CONTRACTOR shall ensure any and all contracts with its Trade Contractors performing services under this Agreement meet the insurance requirements of this Agreement.

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8 11. PERMITS AND LICENSES:

CONTRACTOR, at its own expense, during the term of this Agreement, shall obtain and maintain all appropriate business and professional permits, licenses and certificates that may be required in connection with the performance of services by the CONTRACTOR.

Upon execution of this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall show evidence of a business license permit in conformance with Section 9-1.2 of the Compton Municipal Code.

12. WARRANTIES:

CONTRACTOR warrants that it has not employed or retained any company or persons, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the CONTRACTOR, to solicit or secure this Agreement and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person other than a bona fide employee working solely for the CONTRACTOR, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or contingent fee. For breach or violation of this warranty, the CITY has the right to annul this Agreement without liability; pay only for the value of the work actually performed, or in its discretion to deduct from the contract price or consideration, or otherwise recover the full amount of such commission, percentage, brokerage or contingent fee.

13. FEDERAL AND STATE WITHHOLDING TAXES:

CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for paying when due all federal and state income withholding taxes for all earnings under this Agreement. CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify CITY for any claims, costs, losses, fees, penalties, interest, or damages suffered by CITY resulting from CONTRACTOR’s failure to comply with this provision.

14. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW:

All services rendered hereunder shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of relevant local, State and Federal laws, including compliance with the Air Quality Management District (AQMD) standards and orders.

15. WAIVERS:

A waiver by either party to this Agreement of any breach of any terms, covenants, or condition contained herein shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other term, covenant, or condition contained herein, whether of the same or a different character.

16. TERMINATION:

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, this Agreement may be terminated as follows:

A.The CONTRACTOR becomes insolvent; that is, it has ceased to pay its debts in the ordinary course of business or cannot pay its debts as they become due, whether or not it City-Wide Illegal Dumping Services
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B.The CONTRACTOR persistently or repeatedly refuses or fails, except in cases for which extensions of time are provided, to supply enough properly skilled workers, property or material, or if he fails to make prompt payment to subcontractors or for materials or labor, or he persistently disregards laws, ordinances, rules, regulations or orders of any public authority having jurisdiction, then, the CITY may, without prejudice to any other right or remedy and after giving the CONTRACTOR seven (7) days written notice, terminate this Agreement.

C.The CONTRACTOR fails to perform or breaches any material obligation under this Agreement, then, the CITY may, without prejudice to any other right or remedy and after giving the CONTRACTOR seven (7) days written notice, terminate this Agreement.

D.The CITY may terminate this Agreement at any time by giving thirty (30) days written notice of termination to CONTRACTOR. If the CITY gives such notice of termination, CONTRACTOR shall cease immediately all work in progress, unless otherwise directed by the CITY. Upon termination CONTRACTOR shall furnish to the CITY a final invoice for work performed.

17. AMENDMENTS:

This Agreement may be modified or amended only be written document executed by both CONTRACTOR and CITY’s City Manager and approved as to form by the City Attorney.

Such document shall expressly state that it is intended by the parties to amend the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

18. GOVERNING LAW AND SEVERABILTIY:

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of California. Should any part of this Agreement be declared by a final decision by a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional, invalid, or beyond the authority of either party to enter into or carry out, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Agreement, which shall continue in full force and effect, provided that the remainder of this Agreement, absent the un-excised portion, can be reasonably interpreted to give effect to the intentions of the parties.

19. CONTRACTOR’s BOOKS AND RECORDS:

CONTRACTOR shall maintain any and all ledgers, books of account, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, and other records or documents evidencing or relating to work, services, expenditures, and disbursements charges to the CITY for the period and to the extent required by laws relating to audits of public agencies and their expenditures.

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10 CONTRACTOR shall maintain all documents and records that demonstrate performance under this Agreement for the period and to the extent required by laws relating to audits of public agencies and their expenditures.

Any records or documents required to be maintained pursuant to this Agreement shall be made available for inspection or audit, at any time during regular business hours, upon written request by the CITY or a designated representative. Copies of such documents shall be provided to the CITY for inspection when it is practical to do so. Otherwise, unless an alternative is mutually agreed upon, the records shall be available at CONTRACTOR’s address indicated for receipt of notices in this Agreement.

20. EXAMINATION AND AUDIT:

This Contract shall be subject to examination and audit by the State Auditor of the State of California and any duly authorized representative of the federal government, at the request of the CITY, or as part of any audit of the CITY, for a period of three (3) years, or longer if required by law, after final payment under this Agreement.

21. EXTENT OF AGREEMENT:

This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the parties. This Agreement integrates all of the terms and conditions mentioned herein or incidental hereto and supersedes all negotiations or previous agreements between the parties with respect to all and any part of the subject matter hereof. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall create any contractual relations between any subcontractor and the CITY.

Incorporated herein and made a part hereof are the CITY’s “Request for Proposal for Citywide Illegal Dumping, Clean-up, Removal and Haul Away Services for the City of Compton” and the CONTRACTOR’s Proposal for “Citywide Illegal Dumping, Clean-up, Removal and Haul Away Services” (dated May 4, 2023).

22. NOTICES:

Any notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be effective when delivered in person; and effective one (1) business day after delivery by facsimile transmission; and effective three (3) business days after mailing by U.S. Mail, postage prepaid and properly addressed as follows:

TO CONTRACTOR:

American Reclamation
4560 Doran Street
Los Angeles, CA 90039
Attn: John Gasparian, President & CEO
888-999-9330
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11 ([email protected])
TO CITY: CITY OF COMPTON
205 South Willowbrook Avenue
Compton, California 90220
Attn: Public Works Street Superintendent
(310) 605-5691
([email protected])
NOTE: A copy of any notice provided to the Director of Public Works shall also be provided to: City Manager, 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California 90220.

In the event of any change of address, the moving party is obligated to notify the other party of the change of address in writing. Each party may amend, supplement and update the notice list to add, delete or replace any listed individuals; however, the amendment must be in writing.

23. CERTIFICATIONS:

CERTIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTOR
I, John Gasparian, HEREBY CERTIFY that I am the Owner, and duly authorized representative of the CONTRACTOR firm of AMERICAN RECLAMATION, and that, except as hereby expressly stated, neither I nor the above firm that I represent have:
(a) employed or retained for a commission, percentage, brokerage, contingent fee, or other consideration, any firm or person (other than a bona fide employee working solely for me or the above consultant) to solicit or secure this agreement; nor (b) agreed, as an express or implied condition for obtaining this contract, to employ or retain the services of any firm or person in connection with carrying out the agreement; nor (c) paid, or agreed to pay, to any firm, organization or person (other than a bona fide employee working solely for me or the above consultant) any fee, contribution, donation, or consideration of any kind, for or in connection with, procuring or carrying out this agreement.

DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION CERTIFICATION
The CONTRACTOR, under penalty of perjury, certifies that, except as noted below, he/she or any other person associated therewith in the capacity of owner, partner, director, officer, manager:
is not currently under suspension, debarment, voluntary exclusion, or determination of ineligibility by any Federal, State or local agency;
has not been suspended, debarred, voluntarily excluded or determined ineligible by any Federal, State or local agency within the past 3 years; does not have a proposed debarment pending; and
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12 has not been indicted, convicted, or had a civil judgment rendered against he/she/it by a court of competent jurisdiction in any matter involving fraud or official misconduct in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, state or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or state antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property within the past 3 years; and
are not presently indicted or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State, or local) with the commission of any of the offenses enumerated in the preceding paragraph; and
have not had one or more public transactions (Federal, State, or local) terminated for cause or default within the past 3 years.

If there are any exceptions to this certification, insert the exceptions in the following space. [Supply exceptions on separate page]
For any exception noted above, indicate below to whom it applies, initiating agency, and dates of action.
[Attach separate page]
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction.

The above certifications are part of this contract. Signing this agreement on the signature portion thereof shall also constitute signature of the above Certifications. ___________________________________________ ___________________ John Gasparian, President & CEO (Date)

24. MISCELLANEOUS:

CONTRACTOR and CITY acknowledge that the terms of this Agreement have been mutually negotiated and that such documents shall not be interpreted against either CITY or CONTRACTOR on the basis that either party was responsible for or in control of the drafting of such documents.

Should either party hereto, or any representative, successor or assign of either party hereto, resort to litigation to enforce the provisions of this Agreement, the party or parties prevailing in such litigation shall be entitled, in addition to such other relief as may be granted, to recover its or their reasonable attorney’s fees and costs in such litigation from the party or parties against whom enforcement is sought.

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13 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, CONTRACTOR has executed this Agreement, and the CITY, by its City Manager, who is authorized to do so, has executed this Agreement.

AMERICAN RECLAMATION

CONTRACTOR
Dated: _______________ By____________________________________ John Gasparian, President & CEO

CITY OF COMPTON
Recommended for Approval:

By ______________________________________ Dated: ________________ Damion Timmons, Street Superintendent
Public Works Street Maintenance Department
Approved by:

Dated: ________________ By_____________________________________ Jerome G. Groomes, City Manager

Approved as to form:

By ________________________________ Dated: ____________ Eric J. Perrodin, City Attorney
ATTEST:

Dated: _____________ By___________________________________ Vernell McDaniel, City Clerk

CITY OF COMPTON

PUBLIC WORKS STREET MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

CITYWIDE ILLEGAL DUMPING CLEAN-UP, REMOVAL AND HAUL AWAY SERVICES

Solicitation Issue Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2023

PROPOSALS DUE BY:

THURSDAY, MAY 04, 2023 AT 5:00 PM

For general and technical inquiries, please contact Damion Timmons at 310-605- 5691 or [email protected]

RFP ILLEGAL DUMPING 2023

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION 1
II. PROPOSAL ACCESS AND DUE DATE 1
III. PROPOSAL POINT OF CONTACT AND SUBMISSION 1
IV. PROPOSAL PURPOSE AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION 1
A. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE 1
B. SCOPE OF WORK 2
C. DUTIES AND PROCEDURES 2
D. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 3
E. PROJECT GOALS 3
F. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 3
G. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE 4
H. COMPENSATION 4
I. PERSONNEL 5
V. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DATE AND FORMAT 5
A. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DATE 5
B. PROPOSAL COST OF PREPARATION 5
C. TRANSMITTAL LETTER 6
D. TITLE PAGE 6
E. TABLE OF CONTENTS 6
F. COMPANY/FIRM INFORMATION 6
G. QUALIFICATIONS AND REFERENCES 6
H. CONFLICT OF INTEREST 6
I. PROPOSAL EVALUATION 6
J. EVALUATION CRITERIA 7
K. BIDDER CAPABILITIES 7
L. RIGHT TO WAIVE INFORMALITIES 7
M. COST AND PRICING 8
N. SELECTION AND EVALUATION PROCESS 8
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS 8
A. LIMITATIONS 8
B. AWARD AND CONTRACT TERM 8
C. BINDING OFFER 9
D. CONTRACT ARRANGEMENTS AND PROVISIONS 9
E. STAND ALONE OPTION 9
F. SELECTION DISPUTES 9
G. PUBLIC RECORDS 10
H. ADDENDUM 10

RFP ILLEGAL DUMPING 2023

CITY OF COMPTON

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE CITYWIDE ILLEGAL DUMPING CLEAN-UP,

REMOVAL AND HAUL AWAY SERVICES

I. Introduction
A. The City of Compton Public Works Department, hereinafter referred to as “City”, invites interested and experienced illegal dumping cl ean-up and removal service contractors, hereinafter referred to as “Contractor”, to submit written proposals in response to Request for Proposal (RFP) to provide Citywide illegal dumping clean-up, removal and haul away services on an “as needed” basis. The removal of debris is fundamental to the City’s Clean Compton Initiative, a comprehensive multi-faceted systematic approach to the eradication and prevention of blight in the City for the improvement of the quality of life for all who live, work, and visit the great City of Compton.

II. Proposals Access and Due Date
A. The Citywide Illegal Dumping Clean -up, Removal and Haul Aw ay Services RFP can be accessed on the City’s website at www.comptoncity.org, and all responses should be submitted in accordance with the instructions set for th in the RFP that is due by or before 5:00 pm, Thursday, May 04, 2023.

III. Proposal Point of Contract and Submission
A. Written proposal responses must include one (1) original bound copy containing original signature, one (1) unbound copy (single sided) and one (1) digital copy of proposal. Responses received after the specified date and time will not be considered. Written responses shall be considered firm offers to provide the services described for a period of ninety (90) days from the time of submittal.

B. Questions and inquiries should be direct ed to Damion Timmons , Public Works Street Maintenance Department, City of Compton, 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, CA 90220. For telephone inquiries, call (310) 605 -5691, and/or email inquiries t o [email protected].

C. Completed proposals shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to:

Office of the City Clerk
City of Compton
205 South Willowbrook Avenue
Compton, CA 90220
Attention: RFP: Citywide Illegal Dumping Clean-up, Removal and Haul Away Services

IV. Proposal Purpose and Project Description - Purpose and Objective

A. The purpose of this RFP is to outline the City’s interest in obtaining the services of a qualified firm to provide illegal dumping clean -up, removal and haul away services on an “as needed” basis.

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The overall objective of this RFP is to obtain trash and debris removal services, alley clean -up, weed abatement, roadside clean -up and right -of-way clean up services, and other services as requested and authorized and approved by the City. Prior to entering into a contractual agreement for project implementation, an agreed upon scope of work and project pricing will require separate City Council approval.

B. Scope of Work
This RFP represents the requirement s for an open, competitive, and timely process. The preliminary scope of work is to provide illegal dumping abatement along the following, but not limited to, partial list of work sites:

Alleys in all the City Districts

Alameda Corridor and Gazebos

Alondra Parkways

Atlantic Drive

Bullis Road Parkways

Central Avenue Medians and Parkways

Compton Blvd. Parkways El Segundo Medians and Parkways

Greenleaf Parkways

Long Beach Blvd. and Medians

Parmalee Parkways

Rosecrans Avenue Medians and Parkways

Sam Littleton Parkways

Santa Fe Avenue and Medians

Walnut Street and Medians Industrial Areas

Willowbrook Avenue

Wilmington Parkways and asphalt medians

C. Duties and Procedures
As the work is performed, the Contractor is required to provide measurement and verification of services with before and after pictures of designated work site(s).

1. The Contractor shall perform, in a professional manner everything required to be performed, shall provide and furnish all the labor, materials, nec essary tools, expendable equipment and all utility and transportation services for providing clean -up, removal and haul away services on an “as needed” basis.

2. Responsiveness- Contractor shall provide and perform the following services at/on designated public property, as requested by the City.
i. Contractor is required to respond to the designated work location of the request for service within twenty-four (24) hours from the request for services. ii. The Contractor shall be available seven (7) days a week, including holidays. The City expects the Contractor to respond promptly during and/or after business hours, on weekends and holidays as directed.

3. Photography – Provide before and after digital pictures of area(s) where services are performed.
i. Produce digital photographs of the job site before work is performed and

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after work has been completed. Digital photographs shall be saved with the date and location. Evidence of completed work orders shall consist of such digital photographs provided to the City along with invoices.

4. Traffic Coordination – Contractor will coordinate directly with the City of Compton Public Works Street Maintenance Department regarding any lane closures or traffic control requirements. Abatement requiring traffic control shall occur only during off peak times. The Contractor shall remain in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.

D. Additional Requirements

1. As discovered, report trash and debris, furniture and other bulk items on private property or on the edge and outside of the City of Compton’s boundary to the City representative.

2. Contractor will have ten (10) days to correct any unsatisfactory performance as determined by the City for no extra compensation. If the correction is not made within ten (10) days, no payment shall be rendered for the work. If two (2) of these instances occur within a 12-month period without correction in ten (10) days, the City can terminate for cause upon a seven (7) days written notice given by the City. Additionally, the City can terminate the contract by providing a written thirty (30) days’ notice.

3. The Contractor shall maintain a valid City Business License, in addition to all permits, certificates, and licenses necessary to perform the clean-up and removal services described herein.

4. The Contractor may not assign this contract or subcontract to another party for performance of the terms and conditions hereof without written consent of the City. All correspondence authorizing subcontracting must reference the contract and identify the specific job being subcontracted.

E. Project Goals
The City’s ultimate goal is to approach street cleaning to prevent and inhibit blight like conditions and thereby improving the quality of life for all who live, work, and visit the great City of Compton through;

1. Prompt street median maintenance, illegal dumping and public spaces cleanliness in business and residential areas.

2. Citywide targeted effort to beautify, clean, abate and maintain the cleanliness of the City through strategically targeted municipal services, code enforcement, and community partnerships.

3. Allocate sufficient resources within each district in identifying and cultivating external partnerships for this program; and

4. Produce a highly distinctive and transparent community clean platform, where residents, business owners and concerned members of the Compton community and family have joined in a collaborative effort to have a clean City.

F. Minimum Qualifications
Please note that responses to this RFP are sought only from qualified state licensed contractors to provide illegal dumping clean-up, removal and haul away services on an “as needed” basis. Respondents must meet the following requirements to participate.

1. Contractors must meet or exceed the insurance coverage requirements specified in this RFP, including:

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i. Commercial General Liability Insurance. $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. If the submitted policies contain aggregate limits, general aggregate limits will apply separately to the work under this Agreement or the general aggregate will be twice the required per occurrence limit.
ii. Automobile Liability. $1,000,000 combined single -limit per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
iii. Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability. Workers' Compensation limits as required by the California Labor Code and Employer's Liability limits of $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury. Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability insurance will not be required if Contractor has no employees and provides, to City's satisfaction, a declaration stating this. iv. Professional Liability. Errors and omissions liability appropriate to Contract or’s profession with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per claim. The coverage shall also provide an extended two (2) year reporting period commencing upon termination or cancellation of this Agreement.
v. Endorsements. For Commercial General Liability Insurance and Automobile Liability Insurance, Contractor will ensure that the policies are endorsed to name the City of Compton and its respective elected and appointed officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers as “additional insureds” with re spect to liability arising out of the activities of the Contractor. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to the City.

Prior to City's execution of this Agreement, Contractor shall furnish certificates of insurance and endorsements to City.
vi. Waiver of Subrogation. The policies shall contain a waiver of subrogation for the benefit of City.

2. Contractor must provide at least two (2) public agency references.

3. Contractor must demonstrate the ability to provide quality and quantity of debris removal capabilities.

4. Contractors must designate a representative to monitor on a weekly/bi -weekly/monthly basis.

G. Period of Performance
The City expects the prescribed work to begin by July 1, 2021, and be completed through June 30, 2022. At the City’s sole option, the contract may be extended for work related to the Preliminary Scope of Works as described from July 1, 2022 through June 20, 2024.

H. Compensation
The City will compensate the Contractor for services listed in the Scope of Work to provide

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illegal dumping clean-up, removal and haul away services on an “as needed” basis.

1. Following the award of a contract, the City imposes strict rules regarding delivery and acceptance of goods and services. If a Contractor does not follow the City’s protocol carefully, the City may be released from its obligation to pay invoices within the specified time. Some examples of delivery and acceptance problems that can result in delayed payment include partial completion of needed service and/or substandard performance of a service.

2. Purchasing processes of Purchase Orders, Contract Purchase Orders and Blanket Purchase Orders for equipment and supplies, general services, and professional servic es contracts are subject to the contract managing department to submit a request for payment to the Controller’s Office. The Controller writes checks after all approvals are met.

I. Personnel
Any change in staff persons identified in the contract is subject to the approval of the City.

Removal by the Contractor(s) of assigned employees to this project audit without written consent of the City Manager may be considered a material breach of contract.

V. Proposal Submission Date and Format
A. Proposal Submission Date

1. Submissions are due no later than 10:00 am Thursday, May 04, 2023. Written responses require one (1) original bound Statement of Proposal, one (1) unbound copy (single sided) and one digital copy to:

Office of the City Clerk
City of Compton
205 South Willowbrook Avenue
Compton, CA 90220
Attention: RFP: Citywide Illegal Dumping Clean -up, Removal, and Haul Away Services

2. Any proposal received after this date and time will not be considered. Al proposals must be signed by an official agent or representative of the company submitting the proposal. Postmarks and copies sent via facsimile will not be considered.

3. If the organization submitting a proposal must outsource or contract any work to meet the requirements contained herein, this must be clearly stated in the proposal. Additionally, all costs included in proposals must be all-inclusive to include any outsourced or contracted work or other costs.

4. Any proposals which call for outsourcing or contracting work must include a name and description of the organizations being contracted.

B. Proposal and Preparation

1. The proposing firm shall be solely responsible for any and all costs associated with developing and preparing of the proposal.

2. If you have any ques tions regarding this RFP, please contact Traci Watkins, (310) 605 -6234, or by email at [email protected].

3. Proposal content and completeness are most important. Clarity is essential and will be considered in

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assessing the Contractor’s capabilities.

4. Written responses should not exceed 35 pages (one sided, not including table of contents, cover letter, or sample contracts/agreements). Each proposal should include the following C through M:

C: Transmittal Letter
Proposals must include a transmittal letter signed by an official authorized employee to solicit business and enter into contracts for the firm and the name and telephone of a contact person, if different from the signature.

D. Title Page
Proposals must include a title page that includes the RFP subject, the name of the Contractor’s firm, local address, telephone number, name of contact person and the date.

E. Table of Contents
Proposals must include a table of contents that includes a clear identification of the material by section and page number

F. Company/Firm Information
Proposals must provide the name of the business entity (including any fictitious business names), details of the entity’s business structure (i.e. corporation, partnership, LLC), organization chart for the business entity, statements(s) on financial integrity of all entities related to the company/firm or joint venture that will be involved in the contract, th e location of offices located within the counties identified, and the number of licensed contractors and agents/salespersons employed by company/firm in this region.

G. Qualifications and References

1. Qualifying Experience:

Professionals – Provide the name and title of the Managing Principal representative for the coordination and execution of the described work, and all other professionals that will be assigned to this contract including resumes (not exceeding 2 pages) of education, experience and qualifications related to experience in municipal clean-up services.

2. References:

Business References – Provide detailed project histories for a minimum of two (2) California public agencies for which the responding firm provided turn-key responsibility for similar design-build guaranteed savings programs in the past three years. Describe the scope of work, start/completion date, services and equipment provided, project size, total project savings, and funding sources.

Litigation – Provide a list of any outstanding li tigation in which the proposed respondent is a named party for a related study or audit.

H. Conflict of Interest
Full disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest as they relate to any/specific transaction must be identified to the City.

I. Proposal Evaluation

1. The City will coordinate a review panel and conduct an initial review of the proposals for general responsiveness and inclusion of the items requested. Contractors failing to meet

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the minimum qualifications will not be considered responsive and will not be evaluated.

2. Any proposal that does not include enough information to permit the evaluators to rate the proposal in any of the evaluation factors listed below will be considered non -responsive and will not be evaluated.

3. Verification of minimum qualifications and review for general responsiveness. A proposal that fails to include one or more items requested may be considered responsive, if evaluation in every criterion is possible. The City reserves the right to request additional information from responsive contractors prior to evaluation.

4. The City reserves the right to accept or reject all proposals submitted, waive minor irregularities, request additional information or revisions to offers, and negotiates with any or all contractors.

J. Evaluation Criteria
The following is the City of Compton’s evaluation criteria and the relative importance is displayed as percentage (%) weights.

1. 30% - Responsiveness and approach to performing the scope of work (i.e. approach to trash and debris removal services, alley clean-up, weed abatement, roadside clean-up and right- of-way clean-up services…….)

2. 30% - Past experience on projects of similar scope, technical expertise of the contractor or designated personnel/team (i.e. qualifications, experience, resources, financial solvency).

3. 20% - Project Team & Management Structure (i.e. amount of work self -performed, strength of proposed team, trainers, and management structure).

4. 10% - Additional Benefits & Added Value (i.e. additional benefits resulting from proposed service delivery).

5. 10% - Local business preference is applied for firms that normally operate within the City and to firms that proposed a local hiring component to their proposal.

“The Equal Employment Opportunity Clause required under Executive Order 11246, the affirmative action commitment for disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era, set forth in 41 CFR 60-250.4, the affirmative action clause for handicapped workers, set forth in 41 CFR 60-714.4, and the relate d regulations of the Secretary of Labor, 41 CFR Chapter 60, ae incorporated by reference in this purchase order. By accepting this purchase order, vendor certifies that if complies with the authorities cited above, and that it does not maintain segregated facilities or permit its employees to perform services at locations where segregated facilities are maintained, as required by 41 CFR 60-1.8.”

K. Bidder Capabilities
Each response shall be prepared simply and economically, providing straight-forward, concise delineation of proposing firm’s capabilities to satisfy the requirements of this RFP. Emphasis on each proposal must be on completeness and clarity of content. To expedite the evaluation of qualifications, it is essential that proposing firms follow the format and instructions contained herein.

L. Right to Waive Informalities

1. The City reserves the right to accept or reject all proposals submitted, waived minor irregularities, request additional information, or revisions to offers, and negotiate with any or all contractors.

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2. The City has the right to waive informalities or irregularities in any proposal, provided said informalities or irregularities do not materially affect the RFP.

M. Cost and Pricing

1. Provide cost proposal as follows:
i. Provide abatement clean-up services as a “not to exceed” lump sum, and ii. Provide a complete list of rates for services from which the cost of each service request shall be priced.

2. Cost proposals must be inclusive of all related costs including but not limited to: materials, transportation, labor, equipment, and administrative costs and any taxes that may be levied.

3. It is the responsibility of the bidder to determine any and all taxes and/or fees and include same in the proposal.

4. All costs must be itemized to include an explanation of all fees and costs. Contract terms and conditions will be negotiated upon selection of the winning bidder for this RFP.

5. All contractual terms and conditions will be subject to review by the Office of the City Manager and will include scope, budget, schedule, and other necessary items pertaining to the project.

N. Selection and Evaluation Process
The City will complete the selection process and in its sole discretion and in the course of its evaluation, may request interviews or presentations with one or more selected proposing firm.

The selection process shall be completed at the pleasure of the City, but is anticipated to conclude within thirty (30) days after submittal. An invitation will be extended to the finalist to complete a contract for services. The following dates reflect the anticipated schedule for proposal solicitation, selection of the contractor and award of contract.

 Proposal release date April 10, 2023
 Proposal due date May 04, 2023
 Review proposal week of May 22, 2023
 Interview (if needed) week of June 06, 2023
 Recommend contract award to City Council June 13, 2023  Contract execution July 01, 2023

VI. General Conditions
A. Limitations
This RFP does not commit the City to award a contract or to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a proposal in response to this RFP.

B. Award and Contract Term
All finalist may be required to participate in negotiations and to submit such price, technical, or other revisions of their proposals as may result from negotiations. The City also reserves the right to award the contract without discussion, based upon the initial proposals. Accordingly, each initial Proposal proposed should be submitted on the most favorable terms from a price and a technical viewpoint. Any award made will be to the contractor(s) whose proposal is most advantageous to the City based on the evaluation criteria outlined above.

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1. No award shall be binding upon the City unless and until consummated by a written, fully executed contract. The contract duration is proposed to proceed from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026. The annual renewal of the contract shall be at the sole discretion of the City. The City will retain the right to terminate the contract at any time by giving a seven (7) day written, without cause, notice to the Contractor.

C. Binding Offer
A signed proposal submitted to the City in response to this RFP shall constitute a binding offer from contractor(s) to contract with the City according to the terms of the proposal for a period of ninety (90) days after its date of submission, which shall be the date proposals are due to the City.

D. Contract Arrangement and Provisions

1. The selected contractor(s) will be required to maintain insurance coverage, during the term of the contract, at the levels described in herein. Contractor(s) agrees to provide the required certificates of insurance providing verification of the minimum insurance requirements within five (5) days of the City’s notice that it is the successful contractor.

2. Requests to change the City’s insurance requirements should be submitted on or prior to the closing date for receipt of requests for clarification/exceptions listed above.

The City will review the requests and issue an addendum if material changes requested by a prospective contractor are acceptable. Objections to the City’s determinations on requests to change insurance requirements must be brought to the City’s attention no later than the date for protesting RFP provisions listed above. If such objections are not brought to the City’s attention consistent with the protest provisions of this RFP, compliance with all material insurance requirements will be assumed.

E. Stand Alone Option
At their sole option, the City may utilize the Contractor selected under this RFP on an individual City basis, at the same terms and conditions included in this RFP and in the contractor’s proposal.

F. Selection Disputes
A Contractor may object to a provision of the RFP on the grounds that it is arbitrary, biased, or unduly restrictive, or to the selection of a particular contractor(s) on the grounds that the City procedures, the provisions of the RFP or applicable provisions of federal, state, or local law have been violated or inaccurately or inappropriately applied by submitting to the City Manager a written explanation of the basis for the protest:

1. No later than five (5) working days prior to the date proposals are due, for objections to RFP provisions.

2. No later than three (3) working days after the date the firm/team is notified that it did not meet the minimum qualifications, or was found to be non-responsive.

3. No later than three (3) working days after the date on which contract award is authorized by the Administration or the date notified that it was not selected, whichever is later, for objections to contractor’s selection.

4. Except with regard to initial determinations of non-responsiveness or failure to meet

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the minimum requirements, the evaluation record shall remain confidential until the City Council approves the panel’s selected firm.

5. Protests of recommended awards must clearly and specifically describe the basis for the protest in sufficient detail for the City to recommend a resolution to the City Manager.

6. The City Manager will respond to the protest in writing, based on the recommendation of a staff review officer. Authorization to award a contract to a particular firm by the City shall be deemed conditional until the expiration of the protest period or, if a protest is filed, the issuance of a written response to the protest by the City Manager.

7. Should the contractor wish to appeal the decision of the City it may file a written appeal with the Department, no later than three (3) working days after receipt of the written response from the City Manager. The evaluation panel’s decision will be the final City decision.

G. Public Records
This RFP and any material submitted by a contractor in response to this RFP are subject to public inspection under the California Public Records Act (Government Code 6250 et seq.), unless exempt by law. Proposals will remain confidential until the City Council approves the resolution and enters into a contract with the selected contractor.

H. Addendum
All inquiries and questions of this RFP must be submitted in writing by email to [email protected]. Written responses to all written questions will be addressed in the form of an addendum and available on the City’s website at www.comptoncity.org.

If the website is down, responses will be provided by email or fax upon request.

During this period of restricted contact any attempt by a proposing firm, it representative, or agent to contact, lobby or make a representation to a member of the City Council or any other official employee or agent of the City will be grounds for disqualification.

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November 7, 2023
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
FROM: CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

COMPTON AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER
INTO A THREE (3) YEAR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

AGREEMENT WITH AND ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER
FOR JOHN L. HUNTER AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE

NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
STORMWATER PROGRAM ($1,176,250.68).

SUMMARY
Adoption of this resolution will authorize the City Manager to enter into a three (3) year professional services agreement with and establish a purchase order for John L. Hunter and Associates, Inc., in the amount of $392,083.56 per fiscal year for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Stormwater Program.

BACKGROUND
As authorized by the Clean Water Act, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administers the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program that controls water pollution by regulating point sources that discharge pollutants into waters of the United States. Point sources are discrete conveyances such as drainage pipes or man-made channels and ditches.

Individual homes that are connected to a municipal system, use a septic system, or do not have a surface discharge do not need a NPDES permit. However, industrial, municipal and other facilities must obtain permits if their discharges go directly to receiving water systems such as a municipal streets’ curb and gutter, catch basin, storm drains, etc. In most cases, the NPDES permit program is administered by the EPA or authorized states. In California, implementation of NPDES has been delegated to the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) and the nine Regional Water Quality Control Boards (Regional Water Boards) who establish policies and regulations that help protect and restore water quality.

The Public Works Department (Department) does not have sufficient staff resources to perform all of the tasks that are required by the NPDES permit program, because compliance with the NPDES permitting rules are complex and very time consuming. Therefore, City staff contracts out these services to qualified consultants with extensive knowledge of the NPDES Stormwater Program.

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STATEMENT OF ISSUE
On September 17, 2019, pursuant to Resolution No. 25,120, City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a three (3) year professional services agreement with two (2) additional one-year options to renew in the amount of $85,000 per fiscal year for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination /System Compliance Program Services.

Subsequently to entering into the contractual agreement with the consultant, it was brought to the attention of City staff that one of the critical components of the MS4 Permit is having a comprehensive monitoring program which meets the State Regional Water Quality Control Board’s requirements. However, the monitoring portion of the NPDES compliance was not included in the scope of service under the original professional services agreement in 2019. Therefore, City staff has had to amend the original agreement annually to include the monitoring portion as follows:

Agreement Resolution No. Resolution Date Amount
First Amendment 25,238 April 14, 2020 $292,024.50
Second Amendment 25,546 September 7, 2021 $342,300.00
Third Amendment 25,711 July 26, 2022 $399,774.00
The current agreement with John L. Hunter (JLHA) expired on June 30, 2023, however, staff desires to enter into a new comprehensive three-year agreement that includes both NPDES and Monitoring, effective July 1, 2023.

Therefore, on June 1, 2023, City staff solicited a request for proposals from qualified consulting firms to assist the City with the implementation of the NPDES Stormwater Program. The City’s intention is to award an agreement that comprises of a three (3) year period with an option to renew for two (2) additional one-year periods.

As a result of the request for proposal process, the Department received one response from JLHA, and it is the Department’s desire to move forward with this consultant due to the consultant’s familiarity with the City’s needs in meeting the expansive requirements of the NPDES.

Additionally, JLHA is the lead consultant for the development of the Watershed Management Programs for the Lower Los Angeles River, the Lower San Gabriel River, Nearshore (Long Beach), and the Peninsula Cities consisting of 38 cities.

JLHA is an environmental consulting corporation that was founded in 1985. They specialize in assisting cities with implementation of water quality and conservation programs, which includes NPDES/pollution prevention, watershed management, Staff Report – Resolution Authorizing
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sewer spill prevention, water conservation, and recycling. Their experience in municipal NPDES began with the inception of MS4 Permits in the 1990’s, and JLHA’s focuses on providing public agencies with effective and economical solutions to complex environmental programs.

The new agreement’s scope of work will encompass the following:

Scope of Work
The scope of services consists of providing knowledgeable personnel on a time and materials basis. John L. Hunter will lead Tasks 1-3 and the sub-consultant NV5 will lead Task 4 (Monitoring and Reporting). The following is a list of specific tasks:

Task Description

1. Program Administration, Compliance Planning, and Reporting

1.1 Provide project and program status updates. Represent the City with program stakeholders. Share technical program information and expertise with City staff.

1.2 Assess program compliance and recommend actions. Assist with the development and implementation of the City’s program. Assist in preparing new program documents.

1.3 Assist with TMDL compliance planning and implementation. Assist with the Trash TMDL DGR Study. Assist with the Statewide Trash Provisions.

1.4 Assist with the preparation of NPDES and TMDL compliance reports.

1.5 Maintain an accessible online database of program records.

1.6 Assist with as-needed Municipal NPDES services not listed in this scope.

2. Program Funding

2.1 Prepare SCWP Annual Plan and Annual Reports.

2.2 As needed: Provide updates on the SCWP and other NPDES funding programs, represent the City in funding meetings and correspondence, prepare SCWP and grant applications and assist in administration, and develop and administer fees, budgets, and cost share agreements.

3. Control Programs

3.1 Project implementation. As needed assistance in implementing NPDES capital projects and programs

3.2 Planning and Land Development. As needed assistance in implementing the requirements of the Municipal NPDES Permit Planning and Land Development Program.

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Task Description

3.3 Construction. As needed assistance in implementing the requirements of the Municipal NPDES Permit Construction Program.

3.4 Industrial/Commercial Facilities. Update industrial/commercial facility records using available data sources. Distribute, develop, and purchase educational material. Schedule and conduct BMP inspections, follow-up, and issue enforcement.

3.5 Public Agency Activities and Training. Develop and provide Municipal NPDES training for applicable city staff. Update records for inventoried city facilities with available information. As needed, inspect BMPs at City facilities and assist in selecting BMPs.

3.6 Illicit Discharge Investigations. As needed assistance in implementing the requirements of the Municipal NPDES Permit Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program.

3.7 Public Information and Participation. Update records for public outreach activities. Assist as needed with community events to promote pollution prevention, providing and distributing educational materials, and updating and developing materials and content.

4. Monitoring Program

4.1 Project management and coordination. Conduct planning, preparation, and scheduling required for the City’s NPDES Integrated Monitoring Program (monitoring and reporting services)

4.2 Coordination, permitting, access agreements with LADPW, and Updates to SAP/HASP. Update necessary encroachment permits with Los Angeles County Flood Control (LACFD) for one (1) receiving water site in Compton Creek (R1) and three (3) MS4 Outfall sites in the City’s jurisdiction (FS1, Fs2, and FS6).

Additionally, a Letter of No Objection (LNO) or no fee Section 408 Permit will be obtained from the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) for access to Outfall FS1.

4.3 Equipment Installation, Maintenance, and Laboratory Coordination. Procure equipment, obtain sample supplies, and coordinate with laboratories to ensure analytical procedures are well defined. Equipment will be installed and will include confined space entry as-needed. Flow meters, sample strainers, and sample tubing will be installed and maintained throughout the monitoring season.

4.4a Receiving Water Wet Weather Monitoring (3 Events x 1 site).

Perform wet weather monitoring at one (1) receiving water site (R1) in Compton Creek during three monitoring events. Target sampling the first significant rain event of the 2023-2024 wet season with a predicted rainfall of at least 0.25 inches at a 70 percent probability Staff Report – Resolution Authorizing
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Task Description
of rainfall at the National Weather Service (NWS) Rain Gauge Station (CMGC1) at Compton Creek (33.88/-118.22) at least 24 hours prior to the event start time will be targeted. Two subsequent storm events that forecast sufficient rainfall and runoff to meet program objectives and site-specific study needs will also be targeted. Sample events will be planned to be conducted (when possible, though not required) during similar events as the City of Los Angeles Monitoring Program for data comparability with the Dominguez Channel and Los Angeles Monitoring Program for data comparability with the Dominguez Channel and Los Angeles River Monitoring Programs. Sampling events will be preceded by a minimum of three days of dry weather (less than 0.1 inch of rain each day) at NWS CMGC1 prior to the forecasted event. Receiving water monitoring will begin as soon as possible after storm water outfall-based monitoring in order to be reflective of potential impacts from MS4 discharges. Monitoring will include sample collection of a single grab sample using as autosampler pump and temporary tubing extended into the channel flow during or near the peak flow of the vent (less than 20% of base-flow conditions and during obvious storm flow influences). The R1 Monitoring Site is no amenable for installing a permanent station due to a soft channel bottom that is periodically maintained by LACFD. Samples will be collected and submitted to the laboratory under chain of custody and will be analyzed for the parameters listed in the Baseline Monitoring and Reporting Plan and as specified in the Analytical Cost Schedule. Sample collection will include one duplicate and one blank sample per monitoring year for quality assurance procedures to represent the overall program. Aquatic toxicity will be monitored twice per year during the first and second sample events using the test species H. Azteca which was determined to be the most sensitive test species during screening in accordance with section IX.H.3 of the 2021 Permit. Additional sample will be collected during same two sample events for Toxicity Identification Evaluations (TIEs) in the event the toxicity is observed that triggers the TIE threshold in the toxicity test sample (i.e., greater than or equal to 50% effect) (total of two TIEs per wet season). This assumes that a TIE will be initiated and assumes it will be conclusive to indicate which pollutant class in likely causing toxicity and will be supported by chemistry data assessment.

4.4b Wet Weather Outfall Monitoring (3 Events x 3 sites). Perform monitoring at three (3) MS4 Outfall sites (FS1, FS2, and FS6) at the same time and following the same mobilization criteria as listed above. Monitoring will include sample collection using either time weighted sampling techniques in accordance with the Permit and Staff Report – Resolution Authorizing
Professional Services Agreement/John L. Hunter and Associates, Inc.

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SAP. Samples will be collected and submitted to the laboratory under chain of custody and will be analyzed for all required parameters listed in the Baseline Monitoring and Reporting Plan, and as specified in the Analytical Cost Schedule. Sample collection will include one duplicate and one blank sample per monitoring year for quality assurance procedures for Hi Resolution Pesticides and PCBs for FS6. The QC duplicate for R1 in Task 4a will be used for FS1 FS2. Additional sample will be collected at FS1 and FS2 during the second event for Toxicity Identification Evaluations (TIEs) in the event the toxicity is observed that triggers the TIE threshold in the receiving water toxicity test sample (i.e. greater than or equal to 50 effect). Therefore, up to two toxicity tests using the test species H. Azteca would potentially be performed during the second wet event at the Outfalls FS1 and FS2, and one potential TIE has been budgeted in the event significant toxicity was identified at a given sample location.

4.4c Receiving Water Dry Weather Monitoring (2 events x 1 site).

Perform dry weather monitoring at one (1) receiving water site (R1) in Compton Creek. One event will be conducted during a month with the historically lowest baseflow or during the historically driest month of 2023 in accordance with the Permit (or upon approval of access agreements with LADPW). The other monitoring event will occur in May 2024. Dry weather monitoring will occur when preceded by at least 7 days of dry weather with no measurable precipitation at the National Weather Service Rain Gauge Station (CMGC1) at Compton Creek (33.88/-118.22). Monitoring will include sample collection using either flow weighted or time weighted sampling techniques in accordance with the Permit.

Samples will be collected and submitted to the laboratory under chain of custody and will be analyzed for the parameters listed in the Baseline Monitoring and Reporting Plan. Sample collection will include one duplicate and one blank sample per monitoring year for quality assurance procedures. Aquatic toxicity will be monitored once per year, once during the month with the historically lowest flows (August). In accordance with the 2021 Permit, test species sensitivity is required to determine the most sensitive test species for future monitoring. Dry weather monitoring in May 2024 will also include one event for Benthic Macroinvertebrate Bioassessment in accordance with the Southern California Storm Water Monitoring Coalition (SMC) Regional Stream Bioassessment Program.

Bioassessment is not recommended during the historically driest period (in August or September) as the SMC Bioassessment Program is aligned for taking representative and comparable samples in the spring or early summer.

Staff Report – Resolution Authorizing
Professional Services Agreement/John L. Hunter and Associates, Inc.

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4.5 Analytical Data QA/QC, Date Tables, and CEDEN Formatting and Uploads. Review and finalize all flow data, prepare flow volume calculations, flow hydrographs and other appropriate information necessary for assessment. Once the data has been appropriately reviewed using quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) procedures, event flow hydrographs from each wet weather sampling event and wet weather season hydrographs will be provided in both Excel and Adobe Acrobat format. Event rainfall summaries from each wet weather sampling event and wet
weather season rainfall summaries will be provided in both Excel and Adobe Acrobat format. Analytical data records (bookmarked PDF and EDD formats) will be generated by the laboratories and submitted upon completion. Review, finalize, format, and submit all field and analytical data. Data verification will include a review for completeness and accuracy, review for outliers and omissions, and the use of performance criteria to identify laboratory quality control sample outliers and omissions, and the use of performance criteria to identify laboratory quality control sample outliers. Data validation consists of accepting, rejecting, or applying qualifiers to data based on the QAPP, analytical method criteria, and professional judgement. Once the data has been appropriately reviewed and QA/QC performed, the results will be explained and noted. Include the data from the required TMDL stations S10 and DOM-RW- DCE01 (via cost sharing agreements with the watershed groups).

Sample results and tables will be coordinated with City. Following approval, the results will be sent electronically per the Regional Board’s paperless office guidelines to
[email protected]. The results will highlight exceedances of applicable WQBELs, receiving water limitations, action levels, or aquatic toxicity thresholds and include basic information regarding sampling dates, locations, or other pertinent documentation. Results will be transmitted using SMC
Standardized Data Transfer Formats (SDTFs), which is equivalent to the California Data Exchange Network (CEDEN) format. The results will be provided to the Regional Board and uploaded directly to the CEDEN database. In accordance with the 2021 Permit, results collected between January 1 through June 30 will be provided submitted by December 15 and results collected between July 1 through December 31 of the prior year will be submitted by June 15.

4.6 Draft and Final Monitoring Report. Prepare a draft and final annual monitoring report. The draft report will be provided by August 30.

The final report will be provided approximately two weeks after Staff Report – Resolution Authorizing
Professional Services Agreement/John L. Hunter and Associates, Inc.

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review by City. Comments will be addressed, and a final report will be provided via pdf (electronic delivery) by September 30.

Full proposal, attached under, “JHLA Compton NDPES RFP Proposal 2023 Staff requests that City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a three (3) year professional services agreement with and establish a purchase order for John L. Hunter and Associates, Inc., in the amount of $392,083.56 in compensation per fiscal year for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Stormwater Program.

ALTERNATIVE
There are no other alternatives being recommended at this time. The City is required to comply with the provisions of the NPDES permit program.

FISCAL IMPACT
Funds in the amount of $392,083.56 are available in the Public Works 2023-2024 Fiscal Year budget in Account No. 1529-710-000-4262.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council adopt the attached Resolution.

JOHN D. STRICKLAND, JR.,

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
APPROVED FOR FORWARDING:

JEROME GROOMES

CITY MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO.___________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A THREE (3)

YEAR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AND
ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER FOR JOHN L. HUNTER AND
ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE
ELIMINATION SYSTEM STORMWATER PROGRAM ($1,176,250.68)
WHEREAS,as authorized by the Clean Water Act, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administers the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program which controls water pollution by regulating point sources that discharge pollutants into waters of the United States and point sources are conveyances such as drainage pipes or man-made channels or ditches; and WHEREAS,individual homes that are connected to a municipal system, use a septic system, or do not have a surface discharge do not need a NPDES permit, however, industrial, municipal and other facilities must obtain permits if their discharges go directly to receiving water systems such as a municipal streets’ curb and gutter, catch basin, storm drains, etc.; and
WHEREAS,in most cases, the NPDES permit program is administered by authorized states, and in California, the State Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Board) establishes policies and regulations that help protect and restore water quality; and
WHEREAS,the Public Works Department (Department) does not have sufficient staff resources to perform all of the tasks that are required by the NPDES permit program, because compliance with the NPDES permitting rules are complex and very time consuming, therefore, City staff contracts out these services to qualified consultants with extensive knowledge of the NPDES Stormwater Program; and WHEREAS,on September 17, 2019, pursuant to Resolution No. 25,120, City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a three (3) year professional services agreement with two (2) additional one-year options to renew in the amount of $85,000 per fiscal year for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination/System Compliance Program Services; and
WHEREAS, subsequently to entering into the contractual agreement with the consultant, it was brought to the attention of City staff that one of the critical components of the MS4 Permit is having a comprehensive monitoring program which meets the State Regional Water Quality Control Board’s requirements; and WHEREAS, the monitoring portion of the NPDES compliance was not included in the scope of service under the original professional services agreement in September 2019; and
WHEREAS, city staff has had to amend the original agreement annually to include the monitoring portion as follows:

Agreement Resolution No. Resolution Date Amount
First Amendment 25,238 April 14, 2020 $292,024.50
Second Amendment 25,546 September 7, 2021 $342,300.00
Third Amendment 25,711 July 26, 2022 $399,774.00; and
WHEREAS, the current agreement with John L. Hunter (JLHA) expired on June 30, 2023, however, staff desires to enter into a new comprehensive three-year agreement that includes both NPDES and Monitoring, effective July 1, 2023; and Resolution No. __________

WHEREAS, on June 1, 2023, City staff solicited a request for proposals from qualified consulting firms to assist the City with the implementation of the NPDES Stormwater Program, and the City’s intention is to award an agreement that comprises of a three (3) year period with an option to renew for two (2) additional one-year periods; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the request for proposal process, the Department received one response from JLHA, and it is the Department’s desire to move forward with this consultant due to the consultant’s familiarity with the City’s needs in meeting the expansive requirements of the NPDES; and
WHEREAS,JLHA is the lead consultant for the development of the Watershed Management Programs for the Lower Los Angeles River, the Lower San Gabriel River, Nearshore (Long Beach), and the Peninsula Cities consisting of 38 cities; and WHEREAS, JLHA is an environmental consulting corporation that was founded in 1985, and they specialize in assisting cities with implementation of water quality and conservation programs, which includes NPDES/pollution prevention, watershed management, sewer spill prevention, water conservation, and recycling; and WHEREAS, the scope of services consists of providing knowledgeable personnel on a time and materials basis, John L. Hunter will lead Tasks 1-3 and the sub-consultant NV5 will lead Task 4 (Monitoring and Reporting), the following is a list of specific tasks:

1. Program Administration, Compliance Planning, and Reporting

1.1 Provide project and program status updates. Represent the City with program stakeholders. Share technical program information and expertise with City staff.

1.2 Assess program compliance and recommend actions. Assist with the development and implementation of the City’s program. Assist in preparing new program documents.

1.3 Assist with TMDL compliance planning and implementation. Assist with the Trash TMDL DGR Study. Assist with the Statewide Trash Provisions.

1.4 Assist with the preparation of NPDES and TMDL compliance reports.

1.5 Maintain an accessible online database of program records.

1.6 Assist with as-needed Municipal NPDES services not listed in this scope.

2. Program Funding

2.1 Prepare SCWP Annual Plan and Annual Reports.

2.2 As needed: Provide updates on the SCWP and other NPDES funding programs, represent the City in funding meetings and
correspondence, prepare SCWP and grant applications and assist in administration, and develop and administer fees, budgets, and cost share agreements.

3. Control Programs

3.1 Project implementation. As needed assistance in implementing NPDES capital projects and programs

3.2 Planning and Land Development. As needed assistance in implementing the requirements of the Municipal NPDES Permit Planning and Land Development Program.

3.3 Construction. As needed assistance in implementing the requirements of the Municipal NPDES Permit Construction Program.

3.4 Industrial/Commercial Facilities. Update industrial/commercial facility records using available data sources. Distribute, develop, and purchase educational material. Schedule and conduct BMP inspections, follow-up, and issue enforcement.

3.5 Public Agency Activities and Training. Develop and provide Municipal NPDES training for applicable city staff. Update records for Resolution No. __________

inventoried city facilities with available information. As needed, inspect BMPs at City facilities and assist in selecting BMPs.

3.6 Illicit Discharge Investigations. As needed assistance in implementing the requirements of the Municipal NPDES Permit Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program.

3.7 Public Information and Participation. Update records for public outreach activities. Assist as needed with community events to promote pollution prevention, providing and distributing educational materials, and updating and developing materials and content.

4. Monitoring Program

4.1 Project management and coordination. Conduct planning, preparation, and scheduling required for the City’s NPDES Integrated Monitoring Program (monitoring and reporting services)

4.2 Coordination, permitting, access agreements with LADPW, and Updates to SAP/HASP. Update necessary encroachment permits with Los Angeles County Flood Control (LACFD) for one (1) receiving water site in Compton Creek (R1) and three (3) MS4 Outfall sites in the City’s jurisdiction (FS1, Fs2, and FS6). Additionally, a Letter of No Objection (LNO) or no fee Section 408 Permit will be obtained from the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) for access to Outfall FS1.

4.3 Equipment Installation, Maintenance, and Laboratory Coordination.

Procure equipment, obtain sample supplies, and coordinate with laboratories to ensure analytical procedures are well defined.

Equipment will be installed and will include confined space entry as- needed. Flow meters, sample strainers, and sample tubing will be installed and maintained throughout the monitoring season.

4.4a Receiving Water Wet Weather Monitoring (3 Events x 1 site). Perform wet weather monitoring at one (1) receiving water site (R1) in Compton Creek during three monitoring events. Target sampling the first significant rain event of the 2023-2024 wet season with a predicted rainfall of at least 0.25 inches at a 70 percent probability of rainfall at the National Weather Service (NWS) Rain Gauge Station (CMGC1) at Compton Creek (33.88/-118.22) at least 24 hours prior to the event start time will be targeted. Two subsequent storm events that forecast sufficient rainfall and runoff to meet program objectives and site-specific study needs will also be targeted. Sample events will be planned to be conducted (when possible, though not required) during similar events as the City of Los Angeles Monitoring Program for data comparability with the Dominguez Channel and Los Angeles Monitoring Program for data comparability with the Dominguez Channel and Los Angeles River Monitoring Programs. Sampling events will be preceded by a minimum of three days of dry weather (less than 0.1 inch of rain each day) at NWS CMGC1 prior to the forecasted event. Receiving water monitoring will begin as soon as possible after storm water outfall-based monitoring in order to be reflective of potential impacts from MS4 discharges. Monitoring will include sample collection of a single grab sample using as autosampler pump and temporary tubing extended into the channel flow during or near the peak flow of the vent (less than 20% of base- flow conditions and during obvious storm flow influences). The R1 Monitoring Site is no amenable for installing a permanent station due to a soft channel bottom that is periodically maintained by LACFD.

Samples will be collected and submitted to the laboratory under chain of custody and will be analyzed for the parameters listed in the Baseline Monitoring and Reporting Plan and as specified in the Analytical Cost Schedule. Sample collection will include one duplicate and one blank sample per monitoring year for quality assurance procedures to represent the overall program. Aquatic toxicity will be monitored twice per year during the first and second sample events using the test species H. Azteca which was determined to be the most sensitive test species during screening in Resolution No. __________

accordance with section IX.H.3 of the 2021 Permit. Additional sample will be collected during same two sample events for Toxicity Identification Evaluations (TIEs) in the event the toxicity is observed that triggers the TIE threshold in the toxicity test sample (i.e., greater than or equal to 50% effect) (total of two TIEs per wet season). This assumes that a TIE will be initiated and assumes it will be conclusive to indicate which pollutant class in likely causing toxicity and will be supported by chemistry data assessment.

4.4b Wet Weather Outfall Monitoring (3 Events x 3 sites). Perform monitoring at three (3) MS4 Outfall sites (FS1, FS2, and FS6) at the same time and following the same mobilization criteria as listed above. Monitoring will include sample collection using either time weighted sampling techniques in accordance with the Permit and SAP. Samples will be collected and submitted to the laboratory under chain of custody and will be analyzed for all required parameters listed in the Baseline Monitoring and Reporting Plan, and as specified in the Analytical Cost Schedule. Sample collection will include one duplicate and one blank sample per monitoring year for quality assurance procedures for Hi Resolution Pesticides and PCBs for FS6. The QC duplicate for R1 in Task 4a will be used for FS1 FS2.

Additional sample will be collected at FS1 and FS2 during the second event for Toxicity Identification Evaluations (TIEs) in the event the toxicity is observed that triggers the TIE threshold in the receiving water toxicity test sample (i.e. greater than or equal to 50 effect).

Therefore, up to two toxicity tests using the test species H. Azteca would potentially be performed during the second wet event at the Outfalls FS1 and FS2, and one potential TIE has been budgeted in the event significant toxicity was identified at a given sample location.

4.4c Receiving Water Dry Weather Monitoring (2 events x 1 site). Perform dry weather monitoring at one (1) receiving water site (R1) in Compton Creek. One event will be conducted during a month with the historically lowest baseflow or during the historically driest month of 2023 in accordance with the Permit (or upon approval of access agreements with LADPW). The other monitoring event will occur in May 2024. Dry weather monitoring will occur when preceded by at least 7 days of dry weather with no measurable precipitation at the National Weather Service Rain Gauge Station (CMGC1) at Compton Creek (33.88/-118.22). Monitoring will include sample collection using either flow weighted or time weighted sampling techniques in accordance with the Permit. Samples will be collected and submitted to the laboratory under chain of custody and will be analyzed for the parameters listed in the Baseline Monitoring and Reporting Plan.

Sample collection will include one duplicate and one blank sample per monitoring year for quality assurance procedures. Aquatic toxicity will be monitored once per year, once during the month with the historically lowest flows (August). In accordance with the 2021 Permit, test species sensitivity is required to determine the most sensitive test species for future monitoring. Dry weather monitoring in May 2024 will also include one event for Benthic Macroinvertebrate Bioassessment in accordance with the Southern California Storm Water Monitoring Coalition (SMC) Regional Stream Bioassessment Program. Bioassessment is not recommended during the historically driest period (in August or September) as the SMC Bioassessment Program is aligned for taking representative and comparable samples in the spring or early summer.

4.5 Analytical Data QA/QC, Date Tables, and CEDEN Formatting and Uploads. Review and finalize all flow data, prepare flow volume calculations, flow hydrographs and other appropriate information necessary for assessment. Once the data has been appropriately reviewed using quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) Resolution No. __________

procedures, event flow hydrographs from each wet weather sampling event and wet weather season hydrographs will be provided in both Excel and Adobe Acrobat format. Event rainfall summaries from each wet weather sampling event and wet weather season rainfall summaries will be provided in both Excel and Adobe Acrobat format.

Analytical data records (bookmarked PDF and EDD formats) will be generated by the laboratories and submitted upon completion.

Review, finalize, format, and submit all field and analytical data. Data verification will include a review for completeness and accuracy, review for outliers and omissions, and the use of performance criteria to identify laboratory quality control sample outliers and omissions, and the use of performance criteria to identify laboratory quality control sample outliers. Data validation consists of accepting, rejecting, or applying qualifiers to data based on the QAPP, analytical method criteria, and professional judgement. Once the data has been appropriately reviewed and QA/QC performed, the results will be explained and noted. Include the data from the required TMDL stations S10 and DOM-RW-DCE01 (via cost sharing agreements with the watershed groups). Sample results and tables will be coordinated with City. Following approval, the results will be sent electronically per the Regional Board’s paperless office guidelines to [email protected]. The results will highlight exceedances of applicable WQBELs, receiving water limitations, action levels, or aquatic toxicity thresholds and include basic information regarding sampling dates, locations, or other pertinent documentation. Results will be transmitted using SMC Standardized Data Transfer Formats (SDTFs), which is equivalent to the California Data Exchange Network (CEDEN) format. The results will be provided to the Regional Board and uploaded directly to the CEDEN database. In accordance with the 2021 Permit, results collected between January 1 through June 30 will be provided submitted by December 15 and results collected between July 1 through December 31 of the prior year will be submitted by June 15.

4.6 Draft and Final Monitoring Report. Prepare a draft and final annual monitoring report. The draft report will be provided by August 30. The final report will be provided approximately two weeks after review by City. Comments will be addressed, and a final report will be provided via pdf (electronic delivery) by September 30.
; and
WHEREAS,funds in the amount of $392,083.56 are available in the Public Works 2023-2024 Fiscal Year budget in Account No 1529-710-000-4262, and will be made available on a yearly basis.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1.That the City Manager, upon advice and approval of the City Attorney, is hereby authorized to accept the proposal from John L. Hunter and Associates, Inc.

SECTION 2.That the City Manager, upon advice and approval of the City Attorney, is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with John L. Hunter and Associates, Inc.

SECTION 3.That funds in the amount of Three Hundred Ninety-Two Thousand Eighty-Three Dollars and Fifty-Six Cents ($392,083.56) be allocated for this expenditure in Account No. 1529-710-000-4262, and that amount be made available for the duration of this agreement including the two (2) additional one-year options to renew.

Resolution No. __________

SECTION 4.That a purchase order in the amount of Three Hundred Ninety-Two Thousand Eighty-Three Dollars and Fifty-Six Cents ($392,083.56) be issued annually to John L. Hunter and Associates, Inc. from Account No. 1529-710-000-4262 for the services to be rendered including the two (2) one-year options to renew.

SECTION 5.That copies of this Resolution shall be filed in the offices of the City Manager, City Controller, City Clerk, City Attorney and the Public Works Engineering Department.

SECTION 6.That the Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this Resolution.

ADOPTED this ____________ day of _____________, 2023.
_______________________________

MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
ATTEST:
___________________________________

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF COMPTON: ss
I, Vernell McDaniel, City Clerk of the City of Compton, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Compton, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk, at a regular meeting thereof, held on the ___________ day of _______________, 2023.

That said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS –
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS –
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS –
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS –
_____________________________________

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

BETWEEN THE CITY OF COMPTON
AND
JOHN L. HUNTER AND ASSOCIATES
[NPDES Permit Program]
This AGREEMENT is entered by and between the CITY OF COMPTON, a municipal corporation of the State of California (hereinafter referred to as “CITY”) located at 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California 90220, and JOHN L. HUNTER AND ASSOCIATES (hereinafter referred to as “CONSULTANT”), located at 6131 Orangethorpe Avenue, Suite 300, Buena Park, California 90620.

RECITALS:

WHEREAS, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (“NPDES”) is a nation-wide program authorized by the Clean Water Act to eliminate pollutants in the storm water, thereby reducing pollution in receiving water; and
WHEREAS, the NPDES program requires that municipalities must obtain a permit if their discharges go directly to receiving water systems; and
WHEREAS, compliance with NPDES permitting rules is multi-factorial, time-consuming and requires experience and expertise that the City does not have in-house staffing to perform; and WHEREAS, the City needs the assistance of a qualified and experienced environmental consulting firm to provide professional NPDES services relative to obtaining the necessary permits; and WHEREAS, by Resolution No. ______, adopted on the ____th of November, 2023, the City Council authorized the City Manager to accept the proposal of the Consultant (John L. Hunter and Associates) and enter into a contract to provide NPDES monitoring services; and WHEREAS, the City Council authorized the City Manager to accept the proposal of the Consultant (John L. Hunter and Associates) and enter into a contract to provide the necessary services; and
WHEREAS, Consultant warrants that it is specifically trained, experienced, competent, and has the resources to provide such services which will be required by this project; and WHEREAS, Consultant is willing to render such professional services subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, Consultant and City, for the consideration, terms and conditions herein described, mutually agree as follows:

AGREEMENT:

1. Services to be rendered by Consultant.It is the mutual understanding of the parties that the Consultant shall perform and be responsible for providing professional environmental compliance consulting services for the City’s compliance with requirements associated with the Municipal NPDES permit adopted by the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board. Significant project deliverables shall include, but may not be limited to the following tasks and deliverables:

Professional Services Agreement – John L. Hunter & Associates NPDES Permit Compliance Services (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026) Public Works/Resolution No. ______

Task Description

1. Program Administration, Compliance Planning, and Reporting

1.1 Provide project and program status updates. Represent the City with program stakeholders. Share technical program information and expertise with City staff.

1.2 Assess program compliance and recommend actions. Assist with the development and implementation of the City’s program. Assist in preparing new program documents.

1.3 Assist with TMDL compliance planning and implementation. Assist with the Trash TMDL DGR Study. Assist with the Statewide Trash Provisions.

1.4 Assist with the preparation of NPDES and TMDL compliance reports.

1.5 Maintain an accessible online database of program records.

1.6 Assist with as-needed Municipal NPDES services not listed in this scope.

2. Program Funding

2.1 Prepare SCWP Annual Plan and Annual Reports.

2.2 As needed: Provide updates on the SCWP and other NPDES funding programs, represent the City in funding meetings and correspondence, prepare SCWP and grant applications and assist in administration, and develop and administer fees, budgets, and cost share agreements.

3. Control Programs

3.1 Project implementation. As needed assistance in implementing NPDES capital projects and programs

3.2 Planning and Land Development. As needed assistance in implementing the requirements of the Municipal NPDES Permit Planning and Land Development Program.

3.3 Construction. As needed assistance in implementing the requirements of the Municipal NPDES Permit Construction Program.

3.4 Industrial/Commercial Facilities. Update industrial/commercial facility records using available data sources. Distribute, develop, and purchase educational material. Schedule and conduct BMP inspections, follow-up, and issue enforcement.

3.5 Public Agency Activities and Training. Develop and provide Municipal NPDES training for applicable city staff. Update records for inventoried city facilities with available information. As needed, inspect BMPs at City facilities and assist in selecting BMPs.

3.6 Illicit Discharge Investigations. As needed assistance in implementing the requirements of the Municipal NPDES Permit Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program.

3.7 Public Information and Participation. Update records for public outreach activities.

Assist as needed with community events to promote pollution prevention, providing and distributing educational materials, and updating and developing materials and content.

4. Monitoring Program

4.1 Project management and coordination. Conduct planning, preparation, and scheduling required for the City’s NPDES Integrated Monitoring Program (monitoring and reporting services)

4.2 Coordination, permitting, access agreements with LADPW, and Updates to SAP/HASP. Update necessary encroachment permits with Los Angeles County Flood Control (LACFD) for one (1) receiving water site in Compton Creek (R1) and three (3) MS4 Outfall sites in the City’s jurisdiction (FS1, Fs2, and FS6).

Additionally, a Letter of No Objection (LNO) or no fee Section 408 Permit will be obtained from the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) for access to Outfall FS1.

4.3 Equipment Installation, Maintenance, and Laboratory Coordination. Procure equipment, obtain sample supplies, and coordinate with laboratories to ensure analytical procedures are well defined. Equipment will be installed and will include Professional Services Agreement – John L. Hunter & Associates NPDES Permit Compliance Services (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026) Public Works/Resolution No. ______

Task Description
confined space entry as-needed. Flow meters, sample strainers, and sample tubing will be installed and maintained throughout the monitoring season.

4.4a Receiving Water Wet Weather Monitoring (3 Events x 1 site). Perform wet weather monitoring at one (1) receiving water site (R1) in Compton Creek during three monitoring events. Target sampling the first significant rain event of the 2023-2024 wet season with a predicted rainfall of at least 0.25 inches at a 70 percent probability of rainfall at the National Weather Service (NWS) Rain Gauge Station (CMGC1) at Compton Creek (33.88/-118.22) at least 24 hours prior to the event start time will be targeted. Two subsequent storm events that forecast sufficient rainfall and runoff to meet program objectives and site-specific study needs will also be targeted. Sample events will be planned to be conducted (when possible, though not required) during similar events as the City of Los Angeles Monitoring Program for data comparability with the Dominguez Channel and Los Angeles Monitoring Program for data comparability with the Dominguez Channel and Los Angeles River Monitoring Programs. Sampling events will be preceded by a minimum of three days of dry weather (less than 0.1 inch of rain each day) at NWS CMGC1 prior to the forecasted event. Receiving water monitoring will begin as soon as possible after storm water outfall-based monitoring in order to be reflective of potential impacts from MS4 discharges.

Monitoring will include sample collection of a single grab sample using as autosampler pump and temporary tubing extended into the channel flow during or near the peak flow of the vent (less than 20% of base-flow conditions and during obvious storm flow influences). The R1 Monitoring Site is no amenable for installing a permanent station due to a soft channel bottom that is periodically maintained by LACFD. Samples will be collected and submitted to the laboratory under chain of custody and will be analyzed for the parameters listed in the Baseline Monitoring and Reporting Plan and as specified in the Analytical Cost Schedule. Sample collection will include one duplicate and one blank sample per monitoring year for quality assurance procedures to represent the overall program. Aquatic toxicity will be monitored twice per year during the first and second sample events using the test species H. Azteca which was determined to be the most sensitive test species during screening in accordance with section IX.H.3 of the 2021 Permit. Additional sample will be collected during same two sample events for Toxicity Identification Evaluations (TIEs) in the event the toxicity is observed that triggers the TIE threshold in the toxicity test sample (i.e., greater than or equal to 50% effect) (total of two TIEs per wet season). This assumes that a TIE will be initiated and assumes it will be conclusive to indicate which pollutant class in likely causing toxicity and will be supported by chemistry data assessment.

4. 4b
Wet Weather Outfall Monitoring (3 Events x 3 sites). Perform monitoring at three (3) MS4 Outfall sites (FS1, FS2, and FS6) at the same time and following the same mobilization criteria as listed above. Monitoring will include sample collection using either time weighted sampling techniques in accordance with the Permit and SAP. Samples will be collected and submitted to the laboratory under chain of custody and will be analyzed for all required parameters listed in the Baseline Monitoring and Reporting Plan, and as specified in the Analytical Cost Schedule. Sample collection will include one duplicate and one blank sample per monitoring year for quality assurance procedures for Hi Resolution Pesticides and PCBs for FS6. The QC duplicate for R1 in Task 4a will be used for FS1 FS2.

Additional sample will be collected at FS1 and FS2 during the second event for Toxicity Identification Evaluations (TIEs) in the event the toxicity is observed that triggers the TIE threshold in the receiving water toxicity test sample (i.e. greater than or equal to 50 effect). Therefore, up to two toxicity tests using the test species H. Azteca would potentially be performed during the second wet event at the Outfalls FS1 and FS2, and one potential TIE has been budgeted in the event Professional Services Agreement – John L. Hunter & Associates NPDES Permit Compliance Services (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026) Public Works/Resolution No. ______

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significant toxicity was identified at a given sample location.

4.4c Receiving Water Dry Weather Monitoring (2 events x 1 site). Perform dry weather monitoring at one (1) receiving water site (R1) in Compton Creek. One event will be conducted during a month with the historically lowest baseflow or during the historically driest month of 2023 in accordance with the Permit (or upon approval of access agreements with LADPW). The other monitoring event will occur in May 2024. Dry weather monitoring will occur when preceded by at least 7 days of dry weather with no measurable precipitation at the National Weather Service Rain Gauge Station (CMGC1) at Compton Creek (33.88/-118.22). Monitoring will include sample collection using either flow weighted or time weighted sampling techniques in accordance with the Permit. Samples will be collected and submitted to the laboratory under chain of custody and will be analyzed for the parameters listed in the Baseline Monitoring and Reporting Plan. Sample collection will include one duplicate and one blank sample per monitoring year for quality assurance procedures. Aquatic toxicity will be monitored once per year, once during the month with the historically lowest flows (August). In accordance with the 2021 Permit, test species sensitivity is required to determine the most sensitive test species for future monitoring. Dry weather monitoring in May 2024 will also include one event for Benthic Macroinvertebrate Bioassessment in accordance with the Southern California Storm Water Monitoring Coalition (SMC) Regional Stream Bioassessment Program. Bioassessment is not recommended during the historically driest period (in August or September) as the SMC Bioassessment Program is aligned for taking representative and comparable samples in the spring or early summer.

4.5 Analytical Data QA/QC, Date Tables, and CEDEN Formatting and Uploads.

Review and finalize all flow data, prepare flow volume calculations, flow hydrographs and other appropriate information necessary for assessment. Once the data has been appropriately reviewed using quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) procedures, event flow hydrographs from each wet weather sampling event and wet weather season hydrographs will be provided in both Excel and Adobe Acrobat format. Event rainfall summaries from each wet weather sampling event and wet weather season rainfall summaries will be provided in both Excel and Adobe Acrobat format. Analytical data records (bookmarked PDF and EDD formats) will be generated by the laboratories and submitted upon completion.

Review, finalize, format, and submit all field and analytical data. Data verification will include a review for completeness and accuracy, review for outliers and omissions, and the use of performance criteria to identify laboratory quality control sample outliers and omissions, and the use of performance criteria to identify laboratory quality control sample outliers. Data validation consists of accepting, rejecting, or applying qualifiers to data based on the QAPP, analytical method criteria, and professional judgement. Once the data has been appropriately reviewed and QA/QC performed, the results will be explained and noted. Include the data from the required TMDL stations S10 and DOM-RW-DCE01 (via cost sharing agreements with the watershed groups). Sample results and tables will be coordinated with City. Following approval, the results will be sent electronically per the Regional Board’s paperless office guidelines to [email protected]. The results will highlight exceedances of applicable WQBELs, receiving water limitations, action levels, or aquatic toxicity thresholds and include basic information regarding sampling dates, locations, or other pertinent documentation. Results will be transmitted using SMC Standardized Data Transfer Formats (SDTFs), which is equivalent to the California Data Exchange Network (CEDEN) format. The results will be provided to the Regional Board and uploaded directly to the CEDEN database. In accordance with the 2021 Permit, results collected between January 1 through June 30 will be provided submitted by December 15 and results collected Professional Services Agreement – John L. Hunter & Associates NPDES Permit Compliance Services (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026) Public Works/Resolution No. ______

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between July 1 through December 31 of the prior year will be submitted by June

15. 4.6 Draft and Final Monitoring Report. Prepare a draft and final annual monitoring report. The draft report will be provided by August 30. The final report will be provided approximately two weeks after review by City. Comments will be addressed, and a final report will be provided via pdf (electronic delivery) by September 30.

As further detailed in the Consultant’s “Proposal for Municipal NPDES Professional Services” dated June 29, 2023, which is incorporated herein.

Consultant acknowledges that in entering into this Agreement the City is relying on Consultant's special skills and experience to do and perform the services in accordance with best standards of professional practice. While performing the services, Consultant agrees to perform all the said work and furnish all the necessary materials at its own cost and expense necessary to complete said services in a manner consistent with that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the same profession currently practicing under similar circumstances and to the reasonable satisfaction of the City.

Consultant services hereunder shall be performed in good, workmanlike and professional manner. Consultant shall be responsible for correcting and completing all errors and omissions related to the services provided by the Consultant for this Agreement at no additional cost to the City. “Errors” and “Omissions” for purposes of this paragraph are defined to mean a failure by the Consultant to meet the standards of its profession as set forth in the preceding paragraph. The acceptance of the services by City does not release Consultant from these obligations.

Consultant will be responsible for employing or engaging all persons necessary to perform the services. All of Consultant's staff will be qualified by training and experience to perform their assigned tasks. Consultant will give its personal attention to the fulfillment of the provisions of this Agreement by all of its employees and subcontractors, if any, and will keep the services under its control. On demand of City, if any employee or subcontractor of Consultant fails or refuses to carry out the provisions of this Agreement or appears to be incompetent or to act in a disorderly or improper manner, he or she will be discharged immediately from the services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement.

John L. Hunter, P.E., Principal of Consultant shall be primarily responsible for representing Consultant in performance of this Agreement.

2. Duration of Contract.Consultant agrees to commence the services provided for herein on or about July 1, 2023 and continue in a diligent and professional manner until the services to be rendered are complete by or before June 30, 2026.

Consultant will generally adhere to deliverable timelines set forth by the City or otherwise agreed to by the parties provided, that City will grant reasonable extensions of time for the performance of the services occasioned by unusually lengthy governmental reviews of Consultant’s work product or other unavoidable delays occasioned by unforeseen circumstances; provided, further, that such unavoidable delay will not include strikes, lockouts, work stoppages, or other labor disturbances conducted by, or on behalf of, Consultant’s officers or employees.

Consultant acknowledges the importance to City of the project schedule and agrees to put forth its best professional efforts to perform the services in a manner consistent with that schedule. City understands, however, that Consultant’s performance must be governed by sound practices. Consultant will work such overtime or engage such personnel and equipment as necessary to maintain the schedule, without additional compensation.

3. Compensation.The method of payment for this Contract will be on a fee-for-services, per Task basis as specified within Consultant’s “Proposal” dated June 29, 2023 and specified in Section 1, Professional Services Agreement – John L. Hunter & Associates NPDES Permit Compliance Services (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026) Public Works/Resolution No. ______

above. The total price paid the Consultant will include compensation for all work, including travel, materials, supplies, vendor services, expenses and subcontracted work. No additional compensation will be paid to the Consultant, unless there is a change in the scope of the work or the scope of the project.

In the instance of a change in the scope of work or scope of the project, adjustment to the total compensation will be negotiated between the Consultant and the City. Adjustment in the total compensation will not be effective until authorized and approved in writing by the City.

If Consultant fails to submit the required deliverable items according to schedule or as required by the Agreement, except for those amounts that are due and not reasonably in dispute, the City shall have the right to delay payment and/or terminate this Agreement in accordance with the provisions noted herein.

Consultant shall be reimbursed within thirty (30) days, or as promptly as fiscal procedures may permit, upon receipt by the City of itemized invoices for services completed. Invoices shall be submitted no later than 45 calendar days after the performance of work for which the Consultant is billing. Invoices shall detail the work performed on each task as applicable. Invoices shall be delivered or mailed to the Director of Public Works Department at the following address: City of Compton, 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California 90220.

As full and complete compensation for performance of all the services to be performed by the Consultant pursuant to this Agreement, City shall pay, and Consultant agrees to accept, a not-to-exceed maximum sum of One Million One Hundred Eighty-Six Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Dollars and Sixty-Eight Cents ($1,186,250.68) for of the MS4 Permit Compliance Period for July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2026.

In the event of termination, the Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for the undisputed reasonable value of services performed to the effective date of termination, including any noncancellable obligations incurred prior to termination; provided, however, that the City may condition payment of such compensation upon the Consultant’s delivery to the City of any and all City property, documents, reports, records, materials and work product associated with the performance of this Agreement.

4. Ownership of Materials.All product produced by Consultant or its agents, employees, and subcontractors pursuant to this Agreement (the “Work Product”) is the property of City. In the event this Agreement is terminated, all Work Product produced by Consultant or its agents, employees and subcontractors pursuant to this Agreement will be delivered to City pursuant to the termination clause of this Agreement.

The Work Product may be used by City and its agents, employees, representatives, and assigns, in whole or in part, or in modified form, for all purposes City may deem advisable, without further employment of or payment of any compensation to Consultant; provided, however, that if this Agreement is terminated for any reason prior to completion of the Project and if under such circumstances City uses, or engages the services of and directs another consultant to use the Work Product, City agrees to hold Consultant harmless from any and all liability, costs, and expenses relative to claims arising out of matters and/or events which occur subsequent to the termination of this Agreement as a result of causes other than the fault or negligence of Consultant, or anyone for whose acts it is responsible, in preparation of the Work Product. Consultant will not be responsible for deficiencies solely attributable to modifications of the Work Product performed by others, or that arise from use of the Documents in connection with a project or site other than that shown in the Work Product.

5. Independent Contractor Status.Consultant, its officers, employees, subcontractors, agents and volunteers (collectively hereinafter the “Consultant”), is a wholly independent Contractor and not an officer, employee, subcontractor or agent of the City of Compton, and is not authorized to act on behalf of the City. Neither the City nor any of its officers, employees, agents or volunteers shall have any control over the conduct of the Consultant, except as expressly set forth in this Agreement. Consultant expressly warrants that while engaged in carrying out and complying with any terms and conditions of this Agreement that Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner, represent that Consultant is in any manner officers, employees, agents or volunteers, joint venture or partner of the Professional Services Agreement – John L. Hunter & Associates NPDES Permit Compliance Services (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026) Public Works/Resolution No. ______

City. Consultant shall obtain no rights to retirement, health care or any other benefit that accrue to City officials, officers, or employees. Consultant expressly waives any claim to such rights. Consultant will not be eligible for any employee benefits, nor will City make deductions from any amounts payable to Consultant of taxes or insurance. All payroll and employment taxes, insurance, and benefits shall be the sole responsibility of Consultant. Consultant retains the right to provide services for others during the term of this Agreement.

The payment(s) made to Consultant pursuant to the Agreement will be the full and complete compensation to which Consultant is entitled. City will not make any federal or state tax withholdings on behalf of Consultant or its agents, employees or subcontractors. City will not pay any workers' compensation insurance, retirement contributions or unemployment contributions on behalf of Consultant or its employees or subcontractors. Consultant agrees to indemnify and pay City within thirty (30) days for any tax, retirement contribution, social security, overtime payment, unemployment payment or workers' compensation payment which City may be required to make on behalf of Consultant or any agent, employee, or contractor of Consultant for work done under this Agreement. At the City’s election, City may deduct the amounts paid pursuant to this Section, from any balance owing to Consultant.

6. Successors, Assignment and Delegation.City and the Consultant each binds themselves, their partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives to the other hereto and to partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives of such other party in respect to all covenants, agreements and obligations contained in this Agreement.

The expertise and experience of Consultant are material considerations for this Agreement.

Consultant shall not assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement or the performance of any of Consultant’s obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the City. Any attempted assignment or transfer of any of Consultant’s rights, duties or obligations arising under this Agreement shall be null and void.

7. Nondiscriminatory Employment Practices.During the performance of this Agreement, the Consultant agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, sex, creed, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, handicap or belief in accordance with requirements of City, State or Federal laws and regulations.

Consultant will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, sex, creed, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, handicap or belief in accordance with requirements of City, State or Federal laws and regulations. Such actions shall include, but not be limited to the following:
employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoffs or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The Consultant agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees, applicants and subcontractors for employment, notices setting forth the provisions of this non-discrimination clause.

In the event of the Consultant’s non-compliance with the non-discrimination clause of this Agreement, this Agreement may be immediately canceled, terminated or suspended in whole or in part.

8. Subcontracting.Consultant's services are unique and personal. Except as may be specified in Consultant’s Proposal and agreed to by the City, Consultant will not subcontract any portion of the services without prior written approval of City Manager or his/her designee. If Consultant subcontracts any of the services, Consultant will be fully responsible to City for the acts, errors and omissions of Consultant's subcontractor and of the persons either directly or indirectly employed by the subcontractor, as Consultant is for the acts and omissions of persons directly employed by Consultant.

Nothing contained in this Agreement will create any contractual relationship between any subcontractor of Consultant and City. Consultant will be responsible for payment of subcontractors. Consultant will bind every subcontractor and every subcontractor of a subcontractor by the terms of this Agreement applicable to Consultant's work unless specifically noted to the contrary in the subcontract and approved in writing by City.

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9. Other Consultants.The City reserves the right to employ other consultants in connection with the services.

10. Indemnification.Consultant shall indemnify and save harmless the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers (collectively hereinafter the “City”), against any and all damages to property or injuries to or death of any person or persons, including property and employees or agents of the City and shall indemnify and save the City from any and all liability and expense including reimbursement of reasonable defense costs and legal fees, and claims, demands, suits, actions or proceedings of any kind or nature, including Workers’ Compensation claims, of or by anyone whomsoever to the extent resulting from or arising out of the negligent, reckless or willful misconduct for the Consultant, its officers, employees, subconsultants, subcontractors or agents in the performance of the duties undertaken by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement.

This indemnification and hold harmless obligation does not extend to claims arising out of the negligence or willful misconduct of the City.

11. Insurance.Without limiting the Consultant’s indemnification of the City, Consultant shall obtain and maintain, at its cost and expense, for the duration of the Agreement and any and all amendments, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which may arise out of or in connection with performance of the services by Consultant or Consultant’s agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. The insurance will be obtained from an insurance carrier admitted and authorized to do business in the State of California. Such evidence shall specifically identify this Agreement and shall contain express conditions that the City is to be given written notice at least thirty (30) days in advance of any termination or implementation of a reduction of limits or material change of insurance coverage as specified herein. Failure on the part of the Consultant to procure or maintain insurance shall constitute a material breach upon which the City may immediately terminate this Agreement. All insurance required hereunder shall be primary with respect to any insurance maintained by the City.

Coverages and Limits. Consultant will maintain the types of coverage’s and minimum limits indicated below, unless the Risk Manager or City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney approves a lower amount. These minimum amounts of coverage will not constitute any limitations or cap on Consultant's indemnification obligations under this Agreement. City, its officers, agents, volunteers and employees make no representation that the limits of the insurance specified to be carried by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement are adequate to protect Consultant. The coverage will contain no special limitations on the scope of its protection to the below-designated insured’s except for Workers Compensation and errors and omissions insurance. Consultant will obtain occurrence coverage, excluding Professional Liability, which will be written as claims-made coverage. If Consultant believes that any required insurance coverage is inadequate, Consultant will obtain such additional insurance coverage, as Consultant deems adequate, at Consultant's sole expense.

11.1 Commercial General Liability Insurance. $1,000,000 combined single-limit per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. If the submitted policies contain aggregate limits, general aggregate limits will apply separately to the work under this Agreement or the general aggregate will be twice the required per occurrence limit.

11.2 Automobile Liability. $1,000,000 combined single-limit per accident for bodily injury and property damage.

11.3 Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability. Workers' Compensation limits as required by the California Labor Code and Employer's Liability limits of $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury. Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability insurance will not be required if Consultant has no employees and provides, to City's satisfaction, a declaration stating this.

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11.4 Professional Liability. Errors and omissions liability appropriate to Consultant’s profession with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per claim. The coverage shall also provide an extended two (2) year reporting period commencing upon termination or cancellation of this Agreement.

Endorsements. For Commercial General Liability Insurance and Automobile Liability Insurance, Consultant will ensure that the policies are endorsed to name the City of Compton and its respective elected and appointed officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers as “additional insured’s” with respect to liability arising out of the activities of the Consultant. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to the City. Prior to City's execution of this Agreement, Consultant will furnish certificates of insurance and endorsements to City.

Waiver of Subrogation. The policies shall contain a waiver of subrogation for the benefit of City.

12. Permits and Licenses.Consultant, at its own expense, during the term of this Agreement, shall obtain and maintain all appropriate business and professional permits, licenses and certificates that may be required in connection with the performance of services by the Consultant. Upon execution of this Agreement, the Consultant shall show evidence of a business license permit in conformance with Section 9-1.2 of the Compton Municipal Code.

13. Maintenance of Records. Consultant will maintain complete and accurate records with respect to costs incurred under this Agreement. All records will be clearly identifiable. Consultant will allow a representative of City during normal business hours to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of records and any other documents created pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant will allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3) years, or longer if required by law, from the date of final payment under this Agreement.

14. Warranties.Consultant represents and warrants (i) that Consultant has no obligations, legal or otherwise, inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement or with Consultant’s undertaking this relationship with City, (ii) that the performance of the services called for by this Agreement do not and will not violate any applicable law, rule or regulation or any proprietary or other right of any third party, (iii) that Consultant will not use in the performance of his responsibilities under this Agreement any confidential information or trade secrets of any other person or entity and (iv) that Consultant has not knowingly entered into or will enter into any agreement (whether oral or written) in conflict with this Agreement.

15. General Compliance with Laws. Consultant will keep fully informed of federal, state and local laws and ordinances and regulations which in any manner affect those employed by Consultant, or in any way affect the performance of the services by Consultant. Consultant will at all times observe and comply with these laws, ordinances, and regulations and will be responsible for the compliance of the services with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations. In the event the Consultant encounters any conflict between such laws and ordinances, Consultant shall notify the City in writing and the parties agree to work cooperatively to resolve the conflict.

16. Termination.In the event of the Consultant's failure to prosecute, deliver, or perform the services, after giving written notice of default and two (2) days to correct the same, then, in addition to any other remedies, City may terminate this Agreement for nonperformance by notifying Consultant in writing. Consultant has five (5) business days to deliver any documents owned by City and all work in progress to City address contained in this Agreement. City will make a determination of fact based upon the work product delivered to City and of the percentage of work that Consultant has performed which is usable and of worth to City in having the Agreement completed. Based upon that finding City will determine the final payment of the Agreement. In the event City elects to terminate, City will have the right to immediate possession of all Work Product and work in progress prepared by Consultant, whether located at the project site, at Consultant's place of business, or at the offices of a subconsultant.

The City’s obligation is payable only from funds appropriated for the purpose of this Agreement.

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and the City Council does not allocate sufficient funds for the next succeeding fiscal year payments, this Agreement shall terminate immediately upon written notice from the City.

Either Party, upon tendering ten (10) calendar days written notice to the other Party, may terminate this Agreement for convenience. In this event and upon request of City, Consultant will assemble the work product without charge and put it in order for proper filing and closing and deliver it to City. Consultant will be paid for work performed to the termination date; however, the total will not exceed the lump sum fee payable under this Agreement. City will make the final determination as to the portions of tasks completed and the compensation to be made.

17. Force Majeure.In the event that performance by either party is rendered impossible (permanently or temporarily) due to acts of war, acts of terrorism, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, or other natural occurrences, strikes, work slowdowns, lockouts (other than lockout by Consultant), or other similar acts to those described above or other causes beyond the reasonable control of such party, and without fault or negligence, said event shall excuse performance by such party, or in the case of temporary impossibility, shall excuse performance only for a period commensurate with the period of impossibility. Notwithstanding the foregoing, City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement upon any event that renders performance impossible. In such case, City shall be responsible for payment of compensation for the reasonable value of services rendered to the point at which this Agreement is terminated, but in no event to exceed the total lump sum fee payable under this Agreement.

18. Covenants Against Contingent Fees. Consultant warrants that Consultant has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working for Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement, and that Consultant has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or any other consideration contingent upon, or resulting from, the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, City will have the right to terminate this Agreement for nonperformance, or, in its discretion, to deduct from the Agreement price or consideration, or otherwise recover, the full amount of the fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fees, gift, or contingent fee.

19. Certifications.The Consultant, under penalty of perjury, certifies that, except as noted below, he/she or any other person associated therewith in the capacity of owner, partner, director, officer, manager:
is not currently under suspension, debarment, voluntary exclusion, or determination of ineligibility by any Federal, State or local agency;
• has not been suspended, debarred, voluntarily excluded or determined ineligible by any Federal, State or local agency within the past 3 years;
• does not have a proposed debarment pending; and
• has not been indicted, convicted, or had a civil judgment rendered against he/she/it by a court of competent jurisdiction in any matter involving fraud or official misconduct in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, state or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or state antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property within the past 3 years; and are not presently indicted or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in the preceding paragraph; and
have not had one or more public transactions (Federal, State or local) terminated for cause or default within the past 3 years.

If there are any exceptions to this certification, insert the exceptions in the following space. [Supply exceptions on separate page]
For any exception noted above, indicate below to whom it applies, initiating agency, and dates of action.

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This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction. The above certifications are part of this contract.

Signing this agreement on the signature portion thereof shall also constitute signature of the above Certifications.
__________________________________________ ___________________ John L. Hunter, P.E., Principal-in-Charge (Date)

20. Jurisdiction, Venue and Governing Law. Any action at law or in equity brought by either of the Parties for the purpose of enforcing a right or rights provided for by this Agreement will be tried in a court of competent jurisdiction in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, and the Parties waive all provisions of law providing for a change of venue in these proceedings to any other county. This agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of California.

21. Testimony.Consultant will testify at City's request if litigation is brought against City in connection with Consultant's services under this Agreement. Unless the action is brought by Consultant, or is based upon Consultant's actual or alleged negligence or other wrongdoing, City, upon prior written agreement with Consultant will compensate Consultant for time spent in preparation for testimony, testimony, and travel at Consultant's standard hourly rates at the time of actual testimony.

22. Waivers.The waiver by either Party of any breach or violation of any term, covenant, or condition of this Agreement or of any applicable law will not be deemed to be a waiver of such term, covenant, condition or law or of any subsequent breach or violation of same or of any other term, covenant, condition or law. The acceptance by either Party of any fee or other payment which may become due under this Agreement will not be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding breach or violation by the other Party of any term, covenant, or condition of this Agreement or any applicable law.

23. Authority.The individuals executing this Agreement and the instruments referenced in it on behalf of Consultant each represent and warrant that they have the legal power, right and actual authority to bind each respective Party to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

24. Severability.If any term, provision, condition or covenant of this Agreement or its application to any party or circumstances shall be held, to any extent, invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of the term, provision, condition or covenant to persons or circumstances other than those as to whom or which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected, and shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

25. Amendments.This Agreement may be modified or amended only be written document executed by both Consultant and City’s City Manager and approved as to form by the City Attorney.

Such document shall expressly state that it is intended by the parties to amend the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

26. Confidentiality. All documents, reports, information, data, and exhibits prepared or assembled by Consultant in connection with the performance of the services pursuant to the Agreement are confidential until released by the City to the public, and the Consultant will not make any of these documents or information available to any individual or organization not employed by the Consultant or the City without the written consent of the City before any such release.

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27. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with any other written document referred to or contemplated by it embody the entire Agreement and understanding between the parties relating to the subject matter of it. The City Manager is authorized, in consultation with the City Attorney, to agree to non-material amendments to this Agreement. Neither this Agreement nor any of its provisions may be amended, modified, waived or discharged except in a writing signed by both parties.

28. Notices.Any notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be effective when delivered in person; and effective one (1) business day after delivery by facsimile transmission; and effective five (5) days after mailing by U.S. Mail, postage prepaid and properly addressed as follows:

To Consultant: John L. Hunter & Associates
6131 Orangethorpe Avenue, Suite 300
Buena Park, California 90620
Attn: John L. Hunter, Principal
(562) 802-7880 – ext. 225
(562) 802-2297 – fax
[email protected]
To City: City of Compton
205 South Willowbrook Avenue
Compton, California 90220
Attn: Director, Public Works Department
(310) 605-5505
(310) 761-1417 – fax.

Copy to: City of Compton
205 South Willowbrook Avenue
Compton, California 90220
Attn: City Manager
In the event of any change of address, the moving party is obligated to notify the other party of the change of address in writing. Each party may amend, supplement and update the notice list to add, delete or replace any listed individuals; however, the amendment must be in writing.

29. Miscellaneous.No provision of this Agreement is to be interpreted for or against either party because that party or that party’s legal representative drafted such provision.

Should either party hereto, or any representative, successor or assign of either party hereto, resort to litigation to enforce the provisions of this Agreement, the party or parties prevailing in such litigation shall be entitled, in addition to such other relief as may be granted, to recover its or their reasonable attorney’s fees and costs in such litigation from the party or parties against whom enforcement is sought.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, CONSULTANT has executed this Agreement, and the CITY, by its City Manager, who is authorized to do so, has executed this Agreement.

JOHN L. HUNTER AND ASSOCIATES

CONSULTANT
Dated: _______________ By ___________________________________ John L. Hunter, P.E., Principal
Professional Services Agreement – John L. Hunter & Associates NPDES Permit Compliance Services (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026) Public Works/Resolution No. ______

CITY OF COMPTON
Recommended for Approval:

Approved by:

Dated: _______________ By _________________________________ Jerome Groomes, City Manager
Approved as to form:

By _________________________________ Dated: ______________ Eric Perrodin, City Attorney
ATTEST:

Dated: _______________ By __________________________________ Vernell McDaniel, City Clerk

NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE

ELIMINATION SYSTEM

SERVICES PROPOSAL
2023.06.29
Prepared for: John D. Strickland, Jr. Project Manager
City of Compton Public Works Engineering Department
205 South Willowbrook Avenue
Compton, CA 90220
Prepared by: John L. Hunter & Associates
6131 Orangethorpe Ave #300
Buena Park, CA 90620

Michelle Staffield, P.E. Cameron McCullough

Project Manager Technical Lead
[email protected] 562.802.4890 [email protected] 562.726.4259

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Table of Contents

1. Company Overview ........................................................................................................................... 1

1.1. Qualifications and Experience ........................................................................................................... 1

1.2. Sub-Consultants (NV5) ...................................................................................................................... 3

1.3. Comparable Work .............................................................................................................................. 3

1.4. Key Project Team Members .............................................................................................................. 5

1.5. Resumes ............................................................................................................................................ 5

2. Engineer in Charge of Work ............................................................................................................ 13

3. Approach and Methodology ........................................................................................................... 14

4. Required Form ................................................................................................................................ 22

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1. Company Overview
John L. Hunter and Associates, Inc. (JLHA) is an environmental consulting corporation founded in 1985.

We specialize in assisting cities implement water quality and conservation programs. This includes NPDES/pollution prevention, watershed management, sewer spill prevention, water conservation, and recycling. Services include administration, planning, reporting, and funding, as well as inspections, engineering, monitoring, and public education.

1.1. Qualifications and Experience
Our experience in Municipal NPDES begins with the inception of MS4 Permits in the 1990s. Table 1 is a complete list of NPDES services we provide to current municipal clients, which are similar to the one proposed in the RFP. This includes:
 38 cities, 4 watershed management groups: Program administration or technical support,  18 cities: Grant and SCWP Program project application or administration,  38 cities: Field services such as BMP compliance inspections,  23 cities: Plan review and approval, including LID Plans, WQMPs, and SWPPPs,  39 cities, 3 WMGs: Reporting (e.g., annual, TMDL, or watershed reports), and  37 cities and 3 watershed groups: Staff training.

Recent and relevant projects include:
 Submitting over 20 applications for SCWP infrastructure project funding (2019-current).  Applying for and obtaining a Prop 1 Stormwater grant (Urban Orchard in South Gate, 2018) and administering a Prop 1 grant (Ford Park in Bell Gardens, current).  Updating Watershed Management Programs (WMPs) for the Lower Los Angeles River (LLAR), Lower San Gabriel River (LSGR), Nearshore (Long Beach), and Peninsula Cities WMGs (2021).  Assisting with the implementation of the Trash TMDL DGR Study for 24 local municipalities in the Santa Monica Bay, Machado Lake, Ballona Creek, and Los Angeles River watersheds.  Assisting with the implementation of the Statewide Trash Provisions for 22 local municipalities.  Representing the Cities of Glendale, Diamond Bar, and Villa Park in MS4 NPDES compliance audits conducted by the Regional Water Board and Federal EPA staff in 2019 and 2020.  Managing ongoing BMP inspection programs at over 10,000 sites.

Our interagency compliance planning experience includes serving as the lead consultant for the development of the WMPs for the LLAR, LSGR, Nearshore, and Peninsula Cities watershed management groups (WMGs). This included oversight of the development of Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Programs (CIMPs). Together the member agencies of these Watershed Groups represent 20 MS4 NPDES Permittees. We also serve as the consultant team lead for the Nearshore, LLAR, LSGR, and Peninsula Cities WMGs. Services include administering monitoring activities, overseeing the development of and submitting funding applications for Safe Clean Water Program projects, preparing watershed annual reports, holding technical committee meetings, and implementing other relevant tasks such as feasibility studies.

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Table 1. Summary of Municipal NPDES Services Currently or Recently Provided Municipal NPDES Client
Years of service Administrative or Technical support Plan Review Field Inspections Public Outreach Training Funding Assistance Project or Compliance Planning Trash Studies Monitoring oversight Reporting Arcadia 28 × - - × × × × - - × - - ×
Artesia 9 × - - × × × × × - - - - ×
Baldwin Park 3 × - - × × × × × - - - - ×
Burbank 6 × - - - - - - × × × × - - ×
Cerritos 8 - - - - × - - - - × - - - - - - ×
Compton 3 × - - - - - - × × - - - - × ×
Covina 15 × × × - - × - - - - - - - - - -
Culver City <1 × × × × × × × × × ×
Diamond Bar 16 × × × × × × × - - - - ×
Downey 12 × × × × × × × × - - ×
Fullerton 6 × - - - - - - × × - - - - - - ×
Glendale 10 × - - × - - × × - - × - - ×
Hawaiian Gardens 11 × × × × × × × - - - - ×
Hawthorne 23 × - - × × × × - - - - - - ×
Hermosa Beach 3 × - - × × × × × - - - - ×
Inglewood 8 × - - × × × × - - × - - ×
La Habra 12 × × × × × × - - - - - - ×
La Mirada 6 × - - × - - - - × - - - - - - ×
Laguna Woods 3 - - × × - - - - - - × - - - - - -
Lakewood 8 - - - - × - - - - × - - - - - - ×
Lomita 8 × - - × × × × × - - - - ×
Long Beach 9 × - - × × × × × × × ×
Los Angeles <1 × - - × - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
LCC WMG 9 × - - - - - - × - - × - - × - -
Lower LA River WMG 10 × - - - - - - × × × - - × ×
Lower San Gabriel River WMG 10 × - - - - - - × × × - - × × Lynwood 9 × × × × × × × × - - ×
Manhattan Beach 13 - - - - × - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Monterey Park 18 × × × × × × × × - - ×
Norwalk 13 × × × × × × × - - - - ×
Paramount 9 × × × × × × × × - - ×
Pasadena 8 × × × - - × × × × - - ×
Palos Verdes Peninsula WMG 10 × - - - - - - - - - - × - - × × Pico Rivera 7 × - - - - × × × - - × - - ×
Placentia 10 × × × - - × × - - - - - - ×
Rancho Palos Verdes 29 × × × × × × × × - - ×
Rolling Hills 14 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - × - - ×
Santa Fe Springs 7 - - × × - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Seal Beach 18 × × × × × × - - - - - - ×
Signal Hill 38 × × × × × × × × - - ×
South El Monte 6 × × × × × × × × - - ×
South Gate 32 × × × × × × × × - - ×
South Pasadena 18 × - - × × × × × × - - ×
Stanton 16 × × × × × × - - - - - - ×
Temple City 20 × × × × × × × × - - ×
Upper Los Angeles WMG 3 × - - - - - - - - - - × - - - - - - Villa Park 10 × × × × × - - - - - - - - ×
West Covina 8 × × × × × × × - - - - ×
West Hollywood 28 × × × - - × × × × - - ×
Whittier 9 × - - × × × × × - - - - ×
TOTALS (out of 50) 44 24 40 29 40 40 30 20 7 43
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We also represent municipal clients in WMGs for the Upper Los Angeles River, Upper San Gabriel River, Dominguez Channel, Ballona Creek, Beach Cities, and Los Cerritos Channel. In Orange County we represent six municipal clients in WMG planning activities led by the Orange County Public Works.

1.2. Sub-Consultants (NV5)
We subcontract additional services as needed such as water quality monitoring and laboratory analysis, outfall screening, construction management, computational analysis, and design engineering. NV5 will lead Task 4 (Monitoring Program) of the RFP.

NV5 is a leading provider of environmental, engineering and consulting services to public and private sectors, offering solutions through six business verticals: Environmental, Infrastructure, Energy, Program Management, Construction Quality Assurance, and Geospatial Services. With over 3,500 employees in 100 offices worldwide, NV5 plans, designs, tests, constructs, certifies, and operates projects that improve the communities where we live and work. The NV5 Long Beach Office and staff have extensive experience working on watershed and NPDES related stormwater projects associated with the Municipal Phase I, Industrial, and Construction Stormwater Permits. NV5 have direct experience working with JLHA over the past 12 years and specifically serving the City of Compton NPDES Project over the past four years. NV5 have conducted water quality monitoring and reporting projects in both the Dominguez Channel and Los Angeles River watersheds which the City discharges to.

1.3. Comparable Work
Table 2 is a list of projects JLHA and NV5 have provided work similar to the RFP scope of services.

Additional references are available at the request of the City.

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Table 2. Comparable Work
Agency Name RFP Task1 Client Information
1 2 3 4
JLHA
Long Beach X X X X
Melissa You, Stormwater Compliance Officer
411 W Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 570-6691, [email protected]
South Gate X X X --
Gladis Deras, Senior Engineer
8650 California Ave, South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 563-9500, [email protected]
Paramount X X X --
Adriana Figueroa, Public Works Director
15300 Downey Ave, Paramount, CA 90723
(562) 220-2020, [email protected]
NV5 (Subcontractor)
County of
Orange -- -- -- X
Grant Sharp, Manager, South OC Watershed
Management Area
2301 N Glassell St, Orange, CA 92865
(714) 955-0633, [email protected]
Los Angeles
World Airports -- -- -- X
Lisa Dugas, Environmental Affairs Officer
Los Angeles World Airports
7301 World Way W, 3rd Fl, Los Angeles, CA 90045
(424) 646-6485, [email protected]
Port of Long
Beach -- -- -- X
Dylan Porter, Environmental Planning
Port of Long Beach Environmental
415 W Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 283-7118, [email protected]
Task 1: Program Administration, Compliance Planning, and Reporting; Task 2: Program Funding; Task 3: Control Programs; Task 4: Monitoring Program

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1.4. Key Project Team Members
Table 3 lists the key personnel for this project and their typical project roles.

Table 3. Key Project Team Personnel and Roles
Program Title Team Member Information
JLHA
Project Manager
Name Michelle Staffield, PE, MSE, CPSWQ, QSD
Roles Point-of-contact, manages services implementation and budget Technical Lead
Name Cameron McCullough, MS, CPSWQ, QSD/P, IGP ToR
Roles Alternate point-of-contact, assists in services implementation Principal in Charge
Name John Hunter, PE
Roles As-needed project implementation
Staff Engineer
Name Chris Chew, PE, QSD/P
Roles Plan review and engineering oversight
Asst. Project Manager
Name Hugo Garcia, CPSWQ, CESSWI, QSD/P
Roles Assists in services implementation
Compliance Specialist
Name Brandon LaBeet, QISP
Roles Construction, industrial, and municipal site inspections Compliance Specialist
Name Erick Barrales, QISP
Roles Construction, industrial, and municipal site inspections NV5 (Subcontractor)
Senior Project Manager
Name Garth Engelhorn, CPSWQ, QISP/ToR (Subcontractor: NV5) Roles Project delivery for Task 4. Monitoring Program
Principal in Charge
Name David Renfrew, PMP, CPSWQ, QISP/ToR, QSD/P (Subcontractor: NV5) Roles Project delivery for Task 4. Monitoring Program

1.5. Resumes
The following section includes the resumes and certifications of key personnel.

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Michelle Staffield, PE, MSE, CPSWQ, QSD
Project Manager/Project Engineer
Michelle Staffield has 16 years of experience in the water quality field, specializing in surface water quality
regulation in local regions including Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego. Her experiences include
managing the development and implementation of point
and non-point source programs—including NPDES and
TMDL programs for municipalities—assisting and
training municipal staff in their in-house NPDES
programs, and representing client interests in
interactions with regulators and other stakeholders.

Recent Experience and Project Qualifications
Michelle serves as a Project Manager and technical lead on various stormwater infrastructure projects for municipalities involving planning, review, and implementation. In this role her relevant experiences and tasks include implementing and managing NPDES municipal permit provisions such as watershed management and TMDL compliance, Best Management Practices (BMPs) and Low Impact Development (LID) for planning and land development, construction, and industrial/commercial activities, public information and participation, and general programs management and technical assistance. She is also involved in the development and review of Watershed and Stormwater Management Programs, Water Quality Management Plans (WQMPs), and LID Plans.

Municipal NPDES Permit Management: Some of Michelle’s current client-specific responsibilities include:
 Reviewing LID Plans following the standards of the Los Angeles County area-wide MS4 Permit for the cities of Covina, Diamond Bar, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, Long Beach, Lynwood, Monterey Park, Norwalk, Pasadena, Rancho Palos Verdes, Santa Fe Springs, Signal Hill, South El Monte, South Gate, West Hollywood, and Whittier.
 Reviewing WQMPs following the standards of the North Orange County area-wide MS4 Permit for the cities of Buena Park, La Habra, Placentia, Seal Beach, Stanton, and Villa Park. (WQMPs are the Orange County-equivalent of Los Angeles County’s LID Plans.)  Serving as point-of-contact with project engineers for the LID Plan and WQMP review process.  Conducting post-construction BMP verification and maintenance inspections for the cities of Covina, Diamond Bar, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, La Habra, Placentia, Rancho Palos Verdes, Seal Beach, Signal Hill, Stanton, and West Hollywood.
 Assisting in municipal TMDL compliance activities, including the preparation of Trash TMDL studies and compliance reports, and Bacteria TMDL studies and Load Reduction Strategy reports.  Assisting in NPDES program management for the cities of Downey, South Gate and Signal Hill.

Tasks include serving as a point-of-contact with City staff, representing city interests at watershed meetings and other related meetings and hearings, and preparing the Individual Annual Report.

Watershed Management: Through representation of municipal clients’ stakeholder interests, Michelle also participates in the development and implementation of watershed management programs and monitoring programs for the Dominguez Channel, Los Cerritos Channel, Lower Los Angeles River, Lower San Gabriel River, and Peninsula Cities.

Education
M.S., Civil Engineering, Loyola Marymount
B.S., Ecology, Behavior, & Evolution, UCSD
Certifications
CA Professional Civil Engineer (#88904)
CPSWQ, EnviroCert (#1136)
QSD, CASCA (#26529)

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Cameron McCullough, CPSWQ, QSD/P, IGP ToR
Director
Cameron McCullough has 19 years of experience in the
environmental compliance field, specializing in municipal surface water quality. His experience includes municipal NPDES, TMDL, and SSO control programs administration and implementation, funding— including the Safe, Clean Water Program, compliance planning, staff training, and representing client interests in interactions with regulators and other stakeholders.

Recent experience and qualifications
Mr. McCullough currently serves as a contracted project manager and primary contact for nine local cities’ surface water quality programs and provides as-needed general technical assistance to 28 local cities. Programs administered include those for state NPDES stormwater discharge permits (MS4, IGP, CGP), state non-stormwater discharge permits and orders (e.g., sanitary sewer overflows and drinking water system discharges), and local ordinances related to these programs (e.g., for the Safe, Clean Water Program, stormwater and urban runoff pollution prevention, and FOG/Industrial Waste Control). The table below lists specific clients, roles, and tasks for relevant contracted services.

Relevant Experience Currently or Recently Provided
Project Manager for contracted Municipal NPDES Program implementation assistance Clients Arcadia, Burbank, Glendale, Inglewood, South El Monte, South Pasadena, Stanton, Villa Park, and West Covina (9 cities total)
Tasks Varies per client, including client representation with watershed groups and regulators, program administration, WMP/TMDL/trash prohibition compliance planning, training, reporting, studies, and oversight of control programs such as inspections and public outreach.

Budget $600,000/year total
Lead Technical Support for as-needed Municipal NPDES technical assistance Clients The clients listed above, as well as Artesia, Baldwin Park, Compton, Covina, Diamond Bar, Downey, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Lomita, Long Beach, Monterey Park, Norwalk, Paramount, Pasadena, Pico Rivera, RPV, Temple City, West Hollywood, and Whittier (28 total) Tasks Varies per client, including but not limited to staff training, NPDES Permit compliance inquiries, and assistance with strategic WMP/TMDL compliance planning.

Lead Technical Support for contracted Safe, Clean Water Program (SCWP) implementation assistance Clients The 28 clients listed above, and Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada, and Lynwood (31 total) Tasks Varies per client, including Annual Plan and Expenditure Report development and preparation, and general technical assistance. For Burbank (2020), Diamond Bar (2020), and South Pasadena (2 in 2020, 1 in 2021), tasks included project concept planning and TRP application preparation.

Project Manager for Watershed Management Group Reporting and WMP Adaptive Management Clients Agencies within the Lower LA River and Lower San Gabriel River Watershed Management Groups Tasks Administering the preparation and adaptive management of WMPs and watershed reporting.

Client Representation for NPDES Program Audits
Clients Diamond Bar (2019), Glendale (‘20), Seal Beach (‘10, ‘06), Stanton (‘14, ‘10), Villa Park (‘19) Tasks Represented cities in MS4 NPDES Permit compliance audits from Cal EPA and Federal EPA. 19 years of project experience
Education
M.S., Applied Mathematics, CSULB
B.S., Physics, CSULB
Certifications
CPSWQ, EnviroCert (#0842)
QSD/QSP, CASQA (#22706)
IGP Trainer of Record, CASQA (#079)
Affiliations
Phi Beta Kappa Society
Society for Industrial & Applied Math
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John L. Hunter, PE
Principal
Mr. Hunter serves as the Principal of JLHA. He has over 30 years of experience in municipal environmental programs and currently oversees or otherwise assists with: (1)
elements of over 40 separate municipal NPDES programs
that covers sub-programs such as: watershed and
stormwater management, TMDL implementation, plan
reviews, industrial and construction inspections, training, O&M activities, public outreach, and monitoring and
reporting; (2) elements of 30 municipal Safe, Clean Water Programs, (3) eleven municipal FOG or Industrial Waste programs encompassing permitting, inspections and enforcement; (4) six municipal Used Oil Recycling programs; (5) three municipal Beverage Container Recycling programs; and (6) two water conservation programs.

Related Experience
Representation, Advocacy, and Leadership
Since May 2016, Mr. Hunter has served as the chair for the LA Permit Group, which facilitates discussions and provides area wide Permit updates to affected parties within LA County that are under the Regional MS4 NPDES Permit. He coordinates this role with staff from the County of Los Angeles, as well as other Permit stakeholders.

Historically, he has also chaired the Los Angeles River Watershed Management Committee and the Santa Monica Bay Bacterial TMDL J7 Subcommittee.

For decades Mr. Hunter has regularly represented client interests in meetings with Regional Board staff and members, most recently regarding topics such WMPs, CIMPs, TMDLs, trash provisions, and other new Permit mandates. Most recently this included providing written and oral comments on the 2021 Regional MS4 NPDES Permit on behalf of the Lower San Gabriel River and Lower LA River Watershed Management Groups.

Through these experiences, Mr. Hunter has played a leadership role in the continued countywide development and implementation of the Municipal NPDES Program in the LA Region.

Watershed Management and Safe, Clean Water Program
Mr. Hunter serves as the Principal-in-Charge for contracted program administration and implementation assistance to the Lower Los Angeles River Watershed Group, the Lower San Gabriel River Watershed Group, the Peninsula Cities Watershed Group, and the Long Beach Near-shore watersheds. Services overseen include preparation and adaptive management of the WMPs, CIMP monitoring, annual compliance reporting, project concept planning, and SCWP application preparation. This includes presenting SCWP funding projects to the Watershed Area Steering Committees (WASCs). He also participates as needed in the Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Group, the Dominguez Channel Watershed Group, and the Los Cerritos Channel Watershed Group.

Total Maximum Daily Loads and NPDES Permit Implementation Mr. Hunter oversaw development of the Reach 1 Metals TMDL Implementation Plan on behalf of nine local agencies.

The Plan was used as a source document for the Compliance Schedule in the Lower LA River WMP. He has also administered Trash TMDL studies and associated compliance reports for 19 cities, and continues to oversee the development and implementation of the federally required NPDES Municipal Permit Minimum Control Measures for over 30 cities.

Over 30 years of project experience

Education
B.S. Chemical Engineering, CSULB
B.S. Biological Sciences, UCI
Certifications and Licenses
CA Professional Chemical Engineer, 4724
CA Registered Environmental Assessor, 0900
CA Hazardous Substance Removal, A3382
CA General Engineering License, A-582340

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Chris Chew, PE, QSD
Staff Civil Engineer
Overview
Mr. Chew serves as a Staff Civil Engineer. He has over 20 years of municipal experience reviewing structural and architectural plans. His specialty lies in reviewing such plans for compliance with Permits (including MS4), City ordinances (including LID and Green Streets /Erosion Control), Building Codes, and other State Laws.

Education
 M.S. Civil Engineering, Texas Tech University
 B.S. Civil Engineering, Texas Tech University
Certifications and Licenses
 CA Professional Civil Engineer (#47147)
 Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD)
Related Experience
With JLHA (Starting 2021)
 Reviews structural and architectural plans and residential and large and complicated buildings for compliance with the MS4 Permit, City Ordinances and State Law.
 Interacts with developers to facilitate completion of their projects.  Code Consultant.

City of Glendale, Principal Civil Engineer (2015-2020)
 Supervise and manage the Land Development, GIS, Surveying, Real Property, Stormwater and Wastewater Sections.
 Supervise and manage the review of grading and public improvement plans, encroachment plans, subdivision maps, covenant and agreements, street vacations and dedications.  Update City’s ordinances relating to engineering requirements in the Glendale Municipal Code, Glendale Building Code and Low Impact Development Ordinance.
 Review development plans for construction and code compliance.  Represent the City of Glendale in meetings with other public agencies relating to wastewater and stormwater issues.
 Manage and implement the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program.  Responsible for the management of the Wastewater contracts with City of Los Angeles relating to the Amalgamated System and the Los Angeles Glendale Water Reclamation Plant.  Manage wastewater rate study involving cost of service analysis.  Solicit, prepare, and manage professional service agreements.  Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and other City staffs on development projects.  Review City Council’s staff report submittals.
 Review and evaluate employee’s job performance.

City of Glendale, Senior Civil Engineer (2009-2015)
 Supervise and manage the Land Development, GIS, and Surveying Groups.  Review development plans for construction and code compliance.  Determine requirements for subdivisions, grading permits, construction permits and bonds.  Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and other City staffs on development projects.  Review Council’s staff report submittals.
 Response to citizen’s requests and complaints.
 Manage the construction of federally funded slope repair project and supervise the analysis and reports on disputed construction costs, procedures, bids, and contract.  Oversee preparation and revision of maps, surveys, wastewater records, and the storage and filing of various records and project files.
 Develop a handbook that describes the permitting procedures for various permits.  Review and evaluate employee’s job performance.

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Hugo Garcia, CPSWQ, CESSWI, QSD/P
Senior Project Analyst/Assistant Project Manager
Hugo Garcia has 11 years of experience with John L. Hunter & Associates, specializing in NPDES and Industrial Waste/FOG Control regulations. His experiences include implementation of Municipal NPDES Programs for Industrial/Commercial Facilities, Development Construction, Municipal Activities, Planning and Land Development, Public Information and Participation, and Illicit Connections & Illicit Discharge Elimination Programs. In addition, Hugo provides TMDL implementation and reporting, and serves as JLHA’s lead GIS Specialist.

Recent Experience and Project Qualifications
Mr. Garcia currently serves as both a Senior Project Analyst and Compliance Specialist whose responsibilities include providing assistance with the implementation of several Watershed Management Programs in Los Angeles and Orange County, as well as conducting stormwater compliance inspections (e.g., La Habra, and South Gate). Specific examples of recent experience and project qualifications include:
 Assisting with the development, implementation, and compliance reporting components of Trash TMDLs for the Cities of Alhambra, Arcadia, Burbank, Downey, Glendale, Inglewood, Long Beach, Lomita, Lynwood, Monterey Park, Paramount, Pasadena, Pico Rivera, Rancho Palos Verdes, Signal Hill, South El Monte, South Gate, South Pasadena, Temple City, and West Hollywood.
 Assisting with the development of the Lower Los Angeles River Watershed Management Group Trash Monitoring Reporting Plan (TMRP), Trash Minimum Frequency of Assessment and Collection (MFAC/BMP) Programs for the Cities of Arcadia, Burbank, Downey, Glendale, Long Beach, Pasadena, and Pico Rivera, and Plastic Pellet Management Programs (PMRPs) for the Cities of Arcadia, Burbank, Glendale, Monterey Park, Pasadena, San Gabriel, South El Monte, South Pasadena, and Temple City.  Assisting with Industrial General NPDES Stormwater Permit compliance activities and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) for municipal facilities located in the Cities of Laguna Beach, La Mirada, San Gabriel, Signal Hill, and West Covina.
 Conducting over 3,000 NPDES compliance inspections at industrial/commercial facilities (e.g., food facilities, automotive repair facilities, and facilities subject to the Industrial General Permit) and construction sites.
 Developing and maintaining GIS databases of 1) potential sites for low impact development (LID) retrofit projects to comply with various Watershed Management Programs, 2) catch basin retrofit locations to comply with Trash TMDLs and the statewide Trash Provisions, and 3) MS4 outfall and non-stormwater discharges locations to comply with Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Programs (CIMPs).  Reviewing preliminary plumbing plans for new development and tenant improvement projects at Industrial Waste/FOG facilities in the cities of Arcadia, Signal Hill, South El Monte, South Gate, and Stanton.  Assisting with the review of small site Low Impact Development (LID) plans for conformance with city- specific LID standards for the Cities of Signal Hill, South Gate, and West Hollywood.  Developing retrofit opportunity inventories for multi-watershed/multi-jurisdictional grants.

Education
B.S., Environmental Science, UCR
Certifications and Training
CPSWQ, EnviroCert (#1183)
CESSWI, EnviroCert (#4769)
QSD/P, CASQA (#27064)
Professional Certificate in GIS
Basic Inspector Academy, Cal EPA
Spanish fluency

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Brandon LaBeet
Compliance Specialist II
Brandon LaBeet has four years of experience with John L.

Hunter & Associates, specializing in NPDES and Industrial Waste/FOG Control regulations. His experiences include
work in 1) the Municipal NPDES Programs for
Industrial/Commercial Facilities, Construction, Public
Outreach, and Illicit Discharge Elimination, and 2) spill prevention through the Industrial Waste and Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Control Programs.

Recent Experience and Project Qualifications
Brandon currently serves as an Environmental Compliance Specialist I whose responsibilities include implementing compliance inspection programs for stormwater, industrial waste, and fats, oils, grease (FOG), as well as providing assistance with the implementation of several Watershed Management Programs in Los Angeles. Specific examples of recent experience and project qualifications include:
● Conducting industrial waste and FOG inspections at industrial/commercial facilities (e.g., food service establishments, food processing, manufacturing, and automotive body/repair/wash). ● Assisting with implementation and processing of Industrial Waste/FOG program permitting. (Signal Hill, Stanton).
● Assisting with implementation of Industrial Waste/FOG program fee recovery billing. (Signal Hill). ● Conducting NPDES compliance inspections at industrial/commercial facilities (e.g., food facilities, automotive facilities, and facilities subject to the Industrial General Permit). ● Assisting with implementation of Senate Bill 205 (Business Licenses: Storm Water Discharge Compliance). (Pico Rivera, Stanton).
● Developing and maintaining inspection facility databases for the NPDES, and Industrial Waste/FOG programs.
● Assisting with the implementation component of Trash TMDLs. (Burbank, Monterey Park). ● Assisting with the implementation component of the Lower Los Angeles River Trash Minimum Frequency of Assessment and Collection (MFAC/BMP) Programs. (Glendale, Long Beach, Pasadena).

Education
B.A., Environmental Science, CSULB
Certifications and Training
QISP, CASQA (in progress)
24 Hour HAZWOPER Training
Basic Inspector Academy, Cal EPA
CEQA Practice certificate, UCSD Extension

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Erick Barrales, QISP
Compliance Specialist II
Erick Barrales has four years of experience with John L. Hunter & Associates, specializing in NPDES and Industrial Waste/FOG Control regulations. His experiences include implementation of Municipal NPDES Programs for Industrial/Commercial
Facilities, Development Construction, Public Information and Participation, and Illicit Connections & Illicit Discharge Elimination Programs.

Recent Experience and Project Qualifications
Erick currently serves as an Environmental Compliance Specialist I whose responsibilities include implementing compliance inspection programs for stormwater, industrial waste, and fats, oils, grease (FOG), as well as providing assistance with the implementation of several Watershed Management Programs in Los Angeles. Specific examples of recent experience and project qualifications include:
● Conducting industrial waste and FOG inspections at industrial/commercial facilities (e.g., food service establishments, food processing, manufacturing, and automotive body/repair/wash). ● Assisting with implementation and processing of Industrial Waste/FOG program permitting. (El Monte, South Gate, South El Monte).
● Assisting with implementation of Industrial Waste/FOG program fee recovery billing. (South El Monte).
● Conducting NPDES compliance inspections at industrial/commercial facilities (e.g., food facilities, automotive facilities, and facilities subject to the Industrial General Permit), and construction sites that disturb <1 acre.
● Assisting with implementation of Senate Bill 205 (Business Licenses: Storm Water Discharge Compliance). (Paramount, South El Monte, South Gate, Temple City). ● Developing and maintaining inspection facility databases for the NPDES, and Industrial Waste/FOG programs.
● Assisting with the implementation component of Trash TMDLs. (Burbank, Monterey Park). ● Assisting with the implementation component of the Lower Los Angeles River Trash Minimum Frequency of Assessment and Collection (MFAC/BMP) Programs. (Glendale, Long Beach, Pasadena).

Education
B.S., Earth System Science, UCI
Certifications and Training
QISP, CASQA (#01405)
CESSWI, EnviroCert (in progress)
24 Hour HAZWOPER Training
Basic Inspector Academy, Cal EPA
Spanish fluency

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2. Engineer in Charge of Work
The engineer who will be the responsible for day-to-day management of these services is:

Michelle Staffield, Project Manager
CA Professional Civil Engineer (#88904)
John L. Hunter & Associates, Inc.
6131 Orangethorpe Ave, Suite 300, Buena Park, CA 90620
[email protected] | 562.802.4890
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3. Approach and Methodology
We at John L. Hunter and Associates (JLHA) and our subcontractor NV5 welcome the opportunity to provide municipal NPDES professional services to the City of Compton, prepared in response to the Request for Proposal. The timeframe of this proposal is for a period of three (3) years with the option for a two (2) one-year extension, upon written agreement by the City and JLHA. This proposal is considered valid for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of submittal.

Tables 4-7 describe our methods and procedures that will be used to manage the project. NV5 will lead Task 4 (Monitoring Program).

Table 4. Task 1: Program Administration, Compliance Planning, and Reporting Task Description

1.1 Provide project and program status updates. Represent the City with program stakeholders. Share technical program information and expertise with City staff.

We understand that NPDES regulation is expansive, complex, and at times esoteric. We also understand that our clients prefer updates and reports that are clear, concise, and focused on action items and key points. In addition to written updates and reports, we can provide this service through in-person meetings, video conferences, phone calls, emails, and texting. We will represent the City: 1) at relevant area-wide NPDES meetings, 2) in interactions and negotiations with regulating agencies, non-governmental agencies, and the public, 3) in compliance audits, and 4) in responding to enforcement actions. Meeting summaries will be prepared for City review. Any action items required by the City as a result of the meetings will be conveyed via email or phone call. We will be available to the City and will also provide technical assistance as the NPDES program develops. Summary reports on proposed changes and modifications to the stormwater program will be prepared for City review and comment. Any action items required by the City as a result of program updates will be conveyed via email or phone call.

1.2 Assess program compliance and recommend actions. Assist with the development and implementation of the City’s Program. Assist in preparing new program documents.

Programs assessed under program compliance include provisions related to Monitoring and Reporting, Minimum Control Measures, Watershed Management, and TMDLs. Our approach is to provide the assessment and recommendations in platforms preferred by City staff, to include written reports, presentations, trainings and meetings. Over the years we have modified many of our template NPDES program documents in order to make them more efficient and useful. We can modify our existing form for City use, or we can develop a new form at the request of the City.

1.3 Assist with TMDL compliance planning and implementation. Assist with the Trash TMDL DGR Study. Assist with the Statewide Trash Provisions.

We provide this service to over 30 clients in LA County. Our procedures for the TMDLs may include assisting in identifying and funding infrastructure projects, assisting with requests for Time Schedule Orders (TSOs) and TMDL extensions, supporting scientific studies, and coordinating activities with local Permittees, the LA Water Board, and other stakeholders.

We will conduct the field DGR Study, which includes collecting anthropogenic litter greater than ¼ inch along representative streets within the City over a 30-day period. The study routes will be based on the City’s last DGR Study. The field study will cover one month of street sweeping and require five collection events within distinct land use areas. We will weigh and sort trash at a secure City facility/location. We will prepare an estimate of the amount of anthropogenic litter greater than ¼ inch generated daily based upon litter collected and the City’s street sweeping/cleaning schedule. Note that in 2021, the City demonstrated 99% compliance resulting in a reduction of the DGR Study to every five years. A Trash TMDL study will be required in 2026.

1.4 Assist with the preparation of NPDES and TMDL compliance reports.

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Table 4. Task 1: Program Administration, Compliance Planning, and Reporting Task Description

We will develop Annual Report information request forms and provide them to applicable City staff. We will review the completed forms with City staff and incorporate comments into a Draft Annual Report.

Based on available data we will prepare responses to program status and assessment elements of the Draft Annual Report. We will also prepare the MS4 NPDES Permit’s Trash TMDL compliance reporting form. We will submit the Individual Annual Report and Trash TMDL Report prior to the final December 15th deadline.

Meeting the deadline is dependent upon receiving timely responses from the City. Although we will endeavor to prepare Annual Reports that comply with the requirements of the LA Water Board, their assessment of the Reports in terms of MS4 NPDES Permit compliance depends on the information provided by the City.

Note that the 2021 MS4 Permit requires semi-annual reporting due June 15th and December 15th. We will assist in incorporating volumetric management results into WRAMPS2.org and interpreting monitoring results reported by the watershed group consultant teams. We will submit the semi-annual WMP Progress Reports with sufficient time for review by the WMG prior to the submission deadlines.

1.5 Maintain an accessible online database of program records.

We will store records of all programs provided under the scope of work on an electronic database accessible to the City online. We will also update and maintain a website of key program records to facilitate easy access by City staff for annual reporting and program audits.

1.6 Assist with as-needed Municipal NPDES services not listed in this scope As-needed: We understand tasks may include assistance with municipal NPDES activities beyond the MS4 Permit, such as the IGP, CGP, or drinking water system releases NPDES Permits.

Table 5. Task 2: Program Funding
Task Description

2.1 Prepare SCWP Annual Plan and Annual Reports.

Our approach is to request Annual Plan and Annual Expenditure Report information from City staff. We will review the responses with City staff and incorporate comments into a Draft Annual Plan and Draft Annual Expenditure Report. We will update the SCWP Reporting Module database and based on available data we will prepare responses to program status and assessment elements of the Draft Annual Plan and Annual Expenditure Report. We will submit the Annual Plan and Annual Expenditure Report prior to the final deadline due April 1st and December 31st, respectively.

2.2 As needed: Provide updates on the SCWP and other NPDES funding programs, represent the City in funding meetings and correspondence, prepare SCWP and grant applications and assist in administration, and develop and administer fees, budgets, and cost share agreements.

As-needed: We regularly assist cities and watershed groups with stormwater funding, including identifying projects and assisting with applications for SCWP, Prop 1, Prop 68, Prop 84, and OCTA M2. Our approach is to attend applicable grant and other funding meetings and workshops, and inform the City of funding opportunities related to NPDES. We will prepare draft documents with sufficient time for city review and comment prior to final submittal. Final submittal will meet the applicable grant submittal deadlines. We anticipate that the not-to-exceed total provided for the scope of work will be sufficient for our assistance with the submittal of multiple projects for SCW Program funding, or grant applications. We are available to assist in administering grant agreements, including compliance with grant requirements, preparation, and submission of supporting grant documents and coordination.

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Table 5. Task 2: Program Funding
Task Description
and administration of fees. The City also participates in a cost-share agreement for select MS4 NPDES Permit implementation services with the LLAR WMG. We can assist in reviewing cost-share agreements.

Table 6. Task 3: Control Programs
Task Description

3.1 Project implementation. As needed assistance in implementing NPDES capital projects and programs.

As-needed: Most activities in this program are typically conducted by in-house city staff, or other city contractors, such as street sweeping, catch basin cleaning, and pesticide and fertilizer application. We are available to ensure these activities are up-to-date and continue to remain in compliance with the MS4 Permit.

3.2 Planning and Land Development. As needed assistance in implementing the requirements of the Municipal NPDES Permit Planning and Land Development Program.

As-needed: We are available to review LID plans and related documents. Our approach is to verify conformance with MS4 Permit Part VIII.F and the municipality’s NPDES Permit criteria. This includes providing correction sheets to indicate corrections required to achieve conformance, meeting and corresponding with project applicants and engineers, and approving plans. Standard turn-around time for review is two weeks.

We are also available to conduct post-construction BMP verification and maintenance inspections. BMP verification and maintenance inspections will include verifying the proper construction and installation of BMPs, and proper operation and maintenance of BMPs, respectively. We will be available to conduct inspections upon receiving notice from the city to inspect and availability of records and plans. Follow-up activities will be conducted at non-compliant projects. This includes activities related to the detection of BMPs that are improperly constructed, installed, or maintained. This will also include follow-up inspections, corresponding with the LID BMP owner/operator, and issuing enforcement actions. Existing LID sites will also be notified of maintenance requirements via notification letters and correspondence with owners and operators of LID BMPs as-needed. We will update LID BMP records upon receiving and availability of records and plans from the City.

3.3 Construction. As needed assistance in implementing the requirements of the Municipal NPDES Permit Construction Program.

As-needed: We are available to inspect sites for proper BMP implementation. Inspections follow the standard operating procedures listed in the MS4 Permit, which includes: 1) determining the construction site’s impact on stormwater quality through proper BMP implementation and illicit discharge elimination, 2) determining the need for corrective actions and setting up a follow-up inspection date within 4 weeks, and 3) completing an inspection form. Staff will correspond with site operators and schedule inspections as-needed, discuss corrective actions required, and provide program education as needed. For egregious or repeated cases of noncompliance, enforcement notices will be prepared following the city ordinances and NPDES Permit’s progressive enforcement requirements. If noncompliance persists, we will work with City enforcement staff to resolve the issue

3.4 Industrial/Commercial Facilities. Update industrial/commercial facility records using available data sources. Distribute, develop, and purchase educational material. Schedule and conduct BMP inspections, follow-up, and issue enforcement.

Our approach is to update site records upon receiving and availability of records from the City. We can provide CASQA BMP fact sheets and/or our own BMP handouts that we have developed for certain critical source business sectors. We will conduct MS4 NPDES compliance inspections at approximately 494 industrial and commercial facilities identified by the City. We will inspect facilities for proper BMP implementation. Inspections standard operating procedures includes 1) inspecting facility layout to locate the stormwater drainage path, storage areas, process areas, and heavy equipment wash and maintenance Proposal for Municipal NPDES Professional Services June 29, 2023 P a g e17

Table 6. Task 3: Control Programs
Task Description
areas, as applicable, 2) determining the facility’s impact on stormwater quality through proper BMP implementation and illicit discharge elimination, 3) verifying industrial classification, and 4) determining the need for corrective actions and setting up follow-up dates. For egregious or repeated cases of noncompliance, we will assist in preparing enforcement notices. If noncompliance persists, we can work with City enforcement staff to resolve the issue.

3.5 Public Agency Activities and Training. Develop and provide Municipal NPDES training for applicable city staff. Update records for inventoried city facilities with available information. As needed, inspect BMPs at City facilities and assist in selecting BMPs.

Our training approach is to: 1) Conduct the training at times suitable to City staff. 2) Provide knowledgeable personnel with training. 3) Extract essential elements of the following compliance programs. 4) Place emphasis on the internal staff process and individual job responsibilities. 5) Hold Q&A with City staff. 6) Provide slide presentations, key program forms, templates, and documentation. The deliverables under this scope of services will include access to an online training portal that will permanently store all presentations and related training documentation. We can provide can additional in-depth staff training (beyond the one-hour standard training scope) on any component of the MS4 NPDES program. We will also update city facility records upon receiving and availability of records.

We are available to inspect BMPs at City facilities following the approach described for Task 3.4, and assist in selecting BMPs.

3.6 Illicit Discharge Investigations. As needed assistance in implementing the requirements of the Municipal NPDES Permit Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program.

As-needed: Complaints received or violations observed will be investigated within the timeframes provided in the MS4 Permit. Within normal working hours, inspection staff will be available to respond to complaints within two hours. Our approach is to conduct field investigations, correspond with responsible parties and complainants, discuss corrective actions required, provide program education as-needed, and prepare reports. Enforcement actions will be undertaken following procedures provided in the MS4 Permit. We will conduct follow-up investigations to verify elimination of illicit discharges. For egregious or repeated cases of noncompliance, enforcement notices will be prepared following city ordinances and the MS4 Permit requirements. Notices will be sent out only after City approval. If noncompliance persists, we will work with City enforcement staff to resolve the issue.

3.7 Public Information and Participation. Update records for public outreach activities. Assist as needed with community events to promote pollution prevention, providing and distributing educational materials, and updating and developing materials and content.

Our approach is to provide this service following the approach described for Task 1.5. We will update public outreach activity records upon receiving and availability of records.

As needed: We are available to look for opportunities to participate and promote at city community events. We can attend the chosen event(s) and educate the public in stormwater pollution through discussion, demonstrations, and material distribution. c Provide and distribute educational materials. We provide educational material services to over 25 clients in LA County. Through this work we prepared multi-lingual press releases, materials, and content that address the pollution prevention topics listed in the MS4 Permit. We have developed and can develop materials in multiple languages, including Spanish and Chinese. We can also provide updates to the City’s website, addressing new topics as needed such as 2021 MS4 Permit requirements and SCWP reporting and public participation. Additional types of materials and content provided upon request include but are not limited to brochures, posters, articles, social media posts, websites, children’s booklets, and labeled tote bags and doggy bag dispensers. We can modify our existing materials for City distribution, or we can develop new materials at the request of the City. We can also provide and distribute educational materials to commercial points of purchase (POP). POP locations include automotive, home improvement, gardening, and pet/feed stores locations. We can visit select Proposal for Municipal NPDES Professional Services June 29, 2023 P a g e18

Table 6. Task 3: Control Programs
Task Description
stores and provide brochures specific to these industries to be displayed for distribution. The program would be implemented once per reporting year.

Table 7. Task 4: Monitoring Program
Task Description

4.1 Project management and coordination. Conduct planning, preparation, and scheduling required for the City’s NPDES Integrated Monitoring Program (monitoring and reporting services).

NV5 will conduct the planning, preparation, and subcontractor scheduling required for the City’s NPDES Integrated Monitoring Program (monitoring and reporting services). This task will include coordination with JLHA and the City as-needed, and attendance at up to one (1) kickoff meeting and one (1) mid-term project meeting. This task will also be used to provide project updates, communications, and project invoicing.

4.2 Coordination, permitting, access agreements with LADPW, and Updates to SAP/HASP. Update necessary encroachment permits with Los Angeles County Flood Control (LACFD) for one (1) receiving water site in Compton Creek (R1) and three (3) MS4 Outfall sites in the City’s jurisdiction (FS1, FS2, and FS6).

Additionally, a Letter of No Objection (LNO) or no fee Section 408 Permit will be obtained from the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) for access to Outfall FS1.

NV5 will obtain for/update the necessary encroachment permits with Los Angeles County Flood Control (LACFD) for one (1) receiving water site in Compton Creek (R1) and three (3) MS4 Outfall sites in the City’s jurisdiction (FS1, FS2, and FS6). Additionally, a Letter of No Objection (LNO) or no fee Section 408 Permit will be obtained from the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) for access to Outfall FS1. Other permits, though not anticipated, will be obtained from other jurisdictions as-needed (e.g., Railway right of ways or Caltrans). This task also includes any necessary updates to the site-specific health and safety plan (HASP) and Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP), which will be implemented during all proposed field activities. The SAP will define the analyte lists to be used for each Monitoring Season based on the annual report assessments and to meet the Los Angeles Phase I MS4 Permit requirements.

4.3 Equipment Installation, Maintenance, and Laboratory Coordination. Procure equipment, obtain sample supplies, and coordinate with laboratories to ensure analytical procedures are well defined. Equipment will be installed and will include confined space entry as-needed. Flow meters, sample stainers, and sample tubing will be installed and maintained throughout the monitoring season.

NV5 will procure equipment, obtain sample supplies, and coordinate with laboratories to ensure analytical procedures are well defined. Equipment will be installed and will include confined space entry as-needed.

Flow meters, sample strainers, and sample tubing will be installed and maintained throughout the monitoring season. Site surveys (width, depth, roughness, and slope) will be performed at each location to define the flow meter parameter entries for ensuring accurate flow measurements. Autosamplers will be programmed accordingly for the sample pacing to ensure representative sample collection. All sampling equipment will be decontaminated prior to each sample event and stored in clean bagged enclosures prior to use.

4.4a
Receiving Water Wet Weather Monitoring (3 Events x 1 site). Perform wet weather monitoring at one (1) receiving water site (R1) in Compton Creek during three monitoring events. Target sampling the first significant rain event of the 2023-2024 wet season with a predicted rainfall of at least 0.25 inch at a 70 percent probability of rainfall at the National Weather Service (NWS) Rain Gauge Station (CMGC1) at Compton Creek (33.88/-118.22) at least 24 hours prior to the event start time will be targeted. Two subsequent storm events that forecast sufficient rainfall and runoff to meet program objectives and site- specific study needs will also be targeted. Sample events will be planned to be conducted (when possible, though not required) during similar events as the City of Los Angeles Monitoring Program for data comparability with the Dominguez Channel and Los Angeles River Monitoring Programs. Sampling events will be preceded by a minimum of three days of dry weather (less than 0.1 inch of rain each day) at NWS Proposal for Municipal NPDES Professional Services June 29, 2023 P a g e19

Table 7. Task 4: Monitoring Program
Task Description
CMGC1 prior to the forecasted event. Receiving water monitoring will begin as soon as possible after storm water outfall-based monitoring in order to be reflective of potential impacts from MS4 discharges.

Monitoring will include sample collection of a single grab sample using an autosampler pump and temporary tubing extended into the channel flow during or near the peak flow of the event (>20% of base- flow conditions and during obvious storm flow influences). The R1 Monitoring Site is not amenable for installing a permanent station due to a soft channel bottom that is periodically maintained by LACFD.

Samples will be collected and submitted to the laboratory under chain of custody and will be analyzed for the parameters listed in the Baseline Monitoring and Reporting Plan and as specified in the Analytical Cost Schedule. Sample collection will include one duplicate and one blank sample per monitoring year for quality assurance procedures to represent the overall program. Aquatic toxicity will be monitored twice per year during the first and second sample events using the test species H. Azteca which was determined to be the most sensitive test species during screening in accordance with section IX.H.3 of the 2021 Permit.

Additional sample will be collected during same two sample events for Toxicity Identification Evaluations (TIEs) in the event the toxicity is observed that triggers the TIE threshold in the toxicity test sample (i.e., ≥ 50% effect) (total of two TIEs per wet season). This assumes that a TIE will be initiated and assumes it will be conclusive to indicate which pollutant class is likely causing toxicity and will be supported by chemistry data assessment.

NV5 will perform wet weather monitoring at one (1) receiving water site (R1) in Compton Creek during three monitoring events. NV5 will target sampling the first significant rain event of the 2023-2024 wet season with a predicted rainfall of at least 0.25 inch at a 70 percent probability of rainfall at the National Weather Service (NWS) Rain Gauge Station (CMGC1) at Compton Creek (33.88/-118.22) at least 24 hours prior to the event start time will be targeted. Two subsequent storm events that forecast sufficient rainfall and runoff to meet program objectives and site-specific study needs will also be targeted. Sample events will be planned to be conducted (when possible, though not required) during similar events as the City of Los Angeles Monitoring Program for data comparability with the Dominguez Channel and Los Angeles River Monitoring Programs. Sampling events will be preceded by a minimum of three days of dry weather (less than 0.1 inch of rain each day) at NWS CMGC1 prior to the forecasted event. Receiving water monitoring will begin as soon as possible after storm water outfall-based monitoring in order to be reflective of potential impacts from MS4 discharges. Monitoring will include sample collection of a single grab sample using an autosampler pump and temporary tubing extended into the channel flow during or near the peak flow of the event (>20% of base-flow conditions and during obvious storm flow influences). The R1 Monitoring Site is not amenable for installing a permanent station due to a soft channel bottom that is periodically maintained by LACFD. Samples will be collected and submitted to the laboratory under chain of custody and will be analyzed for the parameters listed in the Baseline Monitoring and Reporting Plan and as specified in the Analytical Cost Schedule. Sample collection will include one duplicate and one blank sample per monitoring year for quality assurance quality control (QA/QC) procedures to represent the overall program. Aquatic toxicity will be monitored twice per year during the first and second sample events using the test species H. azteca which was determined to be the most sensitive test species during screening in accordance with section IX.H.3 of the 2021 Los Angeles Region MS4 Permit. Additional sample volume will be collected during same two sample events for Toxicity Identification Evaluations (TIEs) in the event the toxicity is observed that triggers the TIE threshold in the toxicity test sample (i.e., ≥ 50% effect) (total of two TIEs per wet season). This assumes that a TIE will be initiated and assumes it will be conclusive to indicate which pollutant class is likely causing toxicity and will be supported by chemistry data assessment. NV5 has not included contingency for false starts of storms that do not produce the forecasted precipitation for sampling. While not anticipated, additional false starts will be coordinated as- needed through a change order process, if needed.

4.4b
Wet Weather Outfall Monitoring (3 Events x 3 sites). Perform monitoring at three (3) MS4 Outfall sites (FS1, FS2, and FS6) at the same time and following the same mobilization criteria as listed above.

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Table 7. Task 4: Monitoring Program
Task Description
and will be analyzed for all required parameters listed in the Baseline Monitoring and Reporting Plan, and as specified in the Analytical Cost Schedule. Sample collection will include one duplicate and one blank sample per monitoring year for quality assurance procedures for Hi Resolution Pesticides and PCBs for FS6.

The QC duplicate for R1 in Task 4a will be used for FS1 and FS2. Additional sample will be collected at FS1 and FS2 during the second event for Toxicity Identification Evaluations (TIEs) in the event the toxicity is observed that triggers the TIE threshold in the receiving water toxicity test sample (i.e., ≥ 50% effect).

Therefore, up to two toxicity tests using the test species H. Azteca would potentially be performed during the second wet event at the Outfalls FS1 and FS2, and one potential TIE has been budgeted in the event significant toxicity was identified at a given sample location.

NV5 perform monitoring at three (3) MS4 Outfall sites (FS1, FS2, and FS6) at the same time and following the same mobilization criteria as listed above in Task 4.4a. Monitoring will include sample collection using either time weighted sampling techniques in accordance with the Permit and SAP. Samples will be collected and submitted to the laboratory under chain of custody and will be analyzed for all required parameters listed in the Baseline Monitoring and Reporting Plan, and as specified in the Analytical Cost Schedule. Sample collection will include one duplicate and one blank sample per monitoring year for quality assurance procedures for Hi Resolution Pesticides and PCBs for FS6. The QC duplicate for R1 in Task

4.4a will be used for FS1 and FS2 (all in Compton Creek). Additional sample will be collected at FS1 and FS2 during the second event for Toxicity Identification Evaluations (TIEs) in the event the toxicity is observed that triggers the TIE threshold in the receiving water toxicity test sample (i.e., ≥ 50% effect). Therefore, up to two toxicity tests using the test species H. azteca would potentially be performed during the second wet event at the Outfalls FS1 and FS2, and one potential TIE has been budgeted in the event significant toxicity was identified at a given sample location. As per Task 4.4a, false starts for storms that do not produce the forecasted precipitation for sampling will be coordinated as-needed through a change order process, if needed.

4.4c
Receiving Water Dry Weather Monitoring (2 events x 1 site). Perform dry weather monitoring at one (1) receiving water site (R1) in Compton Creek. One event will be conducted during a month with the historically lowest baseflow or during the historically driest month of 2023 in accordance with the Permit (or upon approval of access agreements with LADPW). The other monitoring event will occur in May 2024.

Dry weather monitoring will occur when preceded by at least 7 days of dry weather with no measurable precipitation at the National Weather Service Rain Gauge Station (CMGC1) at Compton Creek (33.88/- 118.22). Monitoring will include sample collection using either flow weighted or time weighted sampling techniques in accordance with the Permit. Samples will be collected and submitted to the laboratory under chain of custody and will be analyzed for the parameters listed in the Baseline Monitoring and Reporting Plan. Sample collection will include one duplicate and one blank sample per monitoring year for quality assurance procedures. Aquatic toxicity will be monitored once per year, once during the month with the historically lowest flows (August). In accordance with the 2021 Permit, test species sensitivity is required to determine the most sensitive test species for future monitoring. Dry weather monitoring in May 2024 will also include one event for Benthic Macroinvertebrate Bioassessment in accordance with the Southern California Storm Water Monitoring Coalition (SMC) Regional Stream Bioassessment Program.

Bioassessment is not recommended during the historically driest period (in August or September) as the SMC Bioassessment Program is aligned for taking representative and comparable samples in the spring or early summer.

NV5 will perform dry weather monitoring at one (1) receiving water site (R1) in Compton Creek. One event will be conducted during a month with the historically lowest baseflow or during the historically driest month of 2023 in accordance with the Permit (or upon approval of access agreements with LADPW). The second dry monitoring event will occur in May 2024. Dry weather monitoring will occur when preceded by at least 7 days of dry weather with no measurable precipitation at the National Weather Service Rain Gauge Station (CMGC1) at Compton Creek (33.88/-118.22). Monitoring will include sample collection using either flow weighted or time weighted sampling techniques in accordance with the Permit. Samples will be collected and submitted to the laboratory under chain of custody and will be analyzed for the Proposal for Municipal NPDES Professional Services June 29, 2023 P a g e21

Table 7. Task 4: Monitoring Program
Task Description
parameters listed in the Baseline Monitoring and Reporting Plan. Sample collection will include one duplicate and one blank sample per monitoring year for quality assurance procedures. Aquatic toxicity will be monitored once per year, once during the month with the historically lowest flows (August). In accordance with the 2021 Permit, test species sensitivity is required to determine the most sensitive test species for future monitoring. NV5 conducted the screening for both dry and wet weather during 2022 and determined H.azteca to be the most sensitive wet weather species. H.azteca is proposed to be used as the test species for dry weather. Toxicity has not been observed at Site R1 during dry weather since 2019. However, to meet the Permit’s requirements budget has been included for collection and analysis of one TIE to be performed for the receiving water site R1 for one dry weather event in the event that significant toxicity is observed. Dry weather monitoring in May 2024 will also include one event for Benthic Macroinvertebrate Bioassessment in accordance with the Southern California Storm Water Monitoring Coalition (SMC) Regional Stream Bioassessment Program. Bioassessment is not recommended during the historically driest period (in August or September) as the SMC Bioassessment Program is aligned for taking representative and comparable samples in the spring or early summer.

4.5 Analytical Data QA/QC, Date Tables, and CEDEN Formatting and Uploads. Review and finalize all flow data, prepare flow volume calculations, flow hydrographs and other appropriate information necessary for assessment. Once the data has been appropriately reviewed using quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) procedures, event flow hydrographs from each wet weather sampling event and wet weather season hydrographs will be provided in both Excel and Adobe Acrobat format. Event rainfall summaries from each wet weather sampling event and wet weather season rainfall summaries will be provided in both Excel and Adobe Acrobat format. Analytical data records (bookmarked PDF and EDD formats) will be generated by the laboratories and submitted upon completion. Review, finalize, format, and submit all field and analytical data. Data verification will include a review for completeness and accuracy, review for outliers and omissions, and the use of performance criteria to identify laboratory quality control sample outliers. Data validation consists of accepting, rejecting, or applying qualifiers to data based on the QAPP, analytical method criteria, and professional judgment. Once the data has been appropriately reviewed and QA/QC performed, the results will be tabulated and reviewed for accuracy and completeness. Any qualified or missing results will be explained and noted. Include the data from the required TMDL stations S10 and DOM-RW-DCE01 (via cost sharing agreements with the watershed groups). Sample results and tables will be coordinated with City. Following approval, the results will be sent electronically per the Regional Board's paperless office guidelines to [email protected]. The results will highlight exceedances of applicable WQBELs, receiving water limitations, action levels, or aquatic toxicity thresholds and include basic information regarding sampling dates, locations, or other pertinent documentation.

Results will be transmitted using SMC Standardized Data Transfer Formats (SDTFs), which is equivalent to the California Data Exchange Network (CEDEN) format. The results will be provided to the Regional Board and uploaded directly to the CEDEN database. In accordance with the 2021 Permit, results collected between January 1 through June 30 will be provided submitted by December 15 and results collected between July 1 through December 31 of the prior year will be submitted by June 15.

NV5 will review and finalize all flow data, prepare flow volume calculations, flow hydrographs and other appropriate information necessary for assessment. Once the data has been appropriately reviewed using quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) procedures, event flow hydrographs from each wet weather sampling event and wet weather season hydrographs will be provided in both Excel and Adobe Acrobat format. Event rainfall summaries from each wet weather sampling event and wet weather season rainfall summaries will be provided in both Excel and Adobe Acrobat format. Analytical data records (bookmarked PDF and EDD formats) will be generated by the laboratories and submitted upon completion. NV5 will review, finalize, format, and submit all field and analytical data. Data verification will include a review for completeness and accuracy, review for outliers and omissions, and the use of performance criteria to identify laboratory quality control sample outliers. Data validation consists of accepting, rejecting, or applying qualifiers to data based on the QAPP, analytical method criteria, and professional judgment. Once the data has been appropriately reviewed and QA/QC performed, the results will be tabulated and Proposal for Municipal NPDES Professional Services June 29, 2023 P a g e22

Table 7. Task 4: Monitoring Program
Task Description
reviewed for accuracy and completeness. Any qualified or missing results will be explained and noted. NV5 will include the data from the required TMDL stations S10 and DOM-RW-DCE01 (via cost sharing agreements with the watershed groups). Sample results and tables will be coordinated with City. Following approval, the results will be sent electronically per the Regional Board's paperless office guidelines to [email protected]. The results will highlight exceedances of applicable WQBELs, receiving water limitations, action levels, or aquatic toxicity thresholds and include basic information regarding sampling dates, locations, or other pertinent documentation. Results will be transmitted using SMC Standardized Data Transfer Formats (SDTFs), which is equivalent to the California Data Exchange Network (CEDEN) format. The results will be provided to the Regional Board and uploaded directly to the CEDEN database. In accordance with the 2021 Permit, results collected between January 1 through June 30 will be submitted by December 15 and results collected between July 1 through December 31 of the prior year will be submitted by June 15. NV5 will provide sufficient time for JLHA to review and comment on the draft report submittals prior to submitting the data to CEDEN.

4.6 Draft and Final Monitoring Report. Prepare a draft and final annual monitoring report. The draft report will be provided by August 30. The final report will be provided approximately two weeks after review by City.

Comments will be addressed, and a final report will be provided via pdf (electronic delivery) by September

30. NV5 will prepare a draft and final annual monitoring report. The draft report will be provided by August

30. The final report will be provided approximately two weeks after review by City. Comments will be addressed, and a final report will be provided via pdf (electronic delivery) by September 30.

4. Required Form
This section includes the following completed form:
 Standard Form 254

NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE

ELIMINATION SYSTEM

FEE PROPOSAL
2023.06.29
Prepared for: John D. Strickland, Jr. Project Manager
City of Compton Public Works Engineering Department
205 South Willowbrook Avenue
Compton, CA 90220
Prepared by: John L. Hunter & Associates
6131 Orangethorpe Ave #300
Buena Park, CA 90620

Michelle Staffield, P.E. Cameron McCullough

Project Manager Technical Lead
[email protected] 562.802.4890 [email protected] 562.726.4259

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1. Fee Proposal

1.1. JLHA Rate Schedule

Principal $220 / hour
Director $195 / hour
Program Manager $195 / hour
Staff Engineer $195 / hour
Project Manager $185 / hour
Assistant Project Manager $165 / hour
Project Engineer $165 / hour
Senior Compliance Specialist $145 / hour
Compliance Specialist II $135 / hour
Project Analyst II $135 / hour
Compliance Specialist I $125 / hour
Project Analyst I $125 / hour
Administrative Assistant, Laborer $85 / hour
State Certified Laboratory Analysis Cost + 5%
Legal Consultation, Court Appearances/Document review, etc. $290 / hour Subcontracted equipment Cost + 5%
Fee Schedule effective as of April 25, 2023
JLHA does not add charges for overhead items such as administrative copying or mileage in and around the city.

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1.2. NV5 Rate Schedule

Senior Principal $245 / hour
Principal $235 / hour
Senior III $225 / hour
Senior II $215 / hour
Senior I $210 / hour
Staff III $180 / hour
Staff II $170 / hour
Staff I $160 / hour
Associate III $150 / hour
Associate II $140 / hour
Associate I $135 / hour
Specialist III $115 / hour
Specialist II $110 / hour
Specialist I $95 / hour
Financial Analyst II $85 / hour
Administrative I $75 / hour

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1.3. Estimated Not-to-Exceed Fee Proposal
The annual not-to-exceed costs for the professional services are included in the following pages. Work will be on a time and materials basis. If changes in our initial scope estimates result in a potential exceedance of the total estimated cost, we will inform the City as soon as possible. We will not exceed this cost without City authorization.

NV5’s cost breakdown for Task 4 services is included in Attachment A.

Cost Totals Cost Totals Cost Totals Cost Totals Cost Totals 1: Program Administration, Compliance Planning, and Reporting 38,370.00 $ 38,370.00 $ 48,370.00 $ 39,521.10 $ 40,706.73 $

1.1 Provide project and program status updates 12,840.00 $ 12,840.00 $ 12,840.00 $ 13,225.20 $ 13,621.96 $

1.2 Assess program compliance and recommend actions 12,840.00 $ 12,840.00 $ 12,840.00 $ 13,225.20 $ 13,621.96 $

1.3 Assist with TMDL compliance planning and implementation3 2,640.00$ 2,640.00$ 12,640.00$ 2,719.20$ 2,800.78$

1.4 Assist with the preparation of NPDES and TMDL compliance reports 8,550.00 $ 8,550.00 $ 8,550.00 $ 8,806.50 $ 9,070.70 $

1.5 Maintain an accessible online database of program records 1,500.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 1,545.00 $ 1,591.35 $

1.6 Assist with Municipal NPDES services not listed in this scope (As-needed) - $ - $ - $ - $ - $

2. Program Funding 5,190.00 $ 5,190.00 $ 5,190.00 $ 5,345.70 $ 5,506.07 $

2.1 Prepare SCWP Annual Plan and Annual Reports 4,080.00 $ 4,080.00 $ 4,080.00 $ 4,202.40 $ 4,328.47 $

2.2 Provide updates on the SCWP and other NPDES funding programs (As-needed) 1,110.00$ 1,110.00 $ 1,110.00 $ 1,143.30 $ 1,177.60 $

3. Control Programs 69,781.25 $ 69,781.25 $ 69,781.25 $ 71,874.69 $ 74,030.93 $

3.1 Project implementation (As-needed) 6,343.75 $ 6,343.75 $ 6,343.75 $ 6,534.06 $ 6,730.08 $

3.2 Planning and Land Development (As-needed) 1,320.00 $ 1,320.00 $ 1,320.00 $ 1,359.60 $ 1,400.39 $

3.3 Construction (As-needed: assume 13 projects, 52 site visits, 16 follow-ups, and 8 enforcement actions) 10,260.00$ 10,260.00 $ 10,260.00 $ 10,567.80 $ 10,884.83 $

3.4 Industrial/Commercial Facilities (Assume 494 facilities, 247 routine, 49 follow-ups, 25 enforcement actions) 40,137.50$ 40,137.50 $ 40,137.50 $ 41,341.63 $ 42,581.87 $

3.5 Public Agency Activities and Training 2,720.00 $ 2,720.00 $ 2,720.00 $ 2,801.60 $ 2,885.65 $

3.6 Illicit Discharge Investigations (As-needed) 4,000.00 $ 4,000.00 $ 4,000.00 $ 4,120.00 $ 4,243.60 $

3.7 Public Information and Participation 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,150.00 $ 5,304.50 $

4. Monitoring Program (NV5) 278,742.31 $ 278,742.31 $ 278,742.31 $ 287,104.57 $ 295,717.71 $

4.1 Project management and coordination 13,050.00 $ 13,050.00 $ 13,050.00 $ 13,441.50 $ 13,844.75 $

4.2 Coordination, Permitting, Access Agreements for LADPW, Update SAP/HASP 14,023.35$ 14,023.35 $ 14,023.35 $ 14,444.05 $ 14,877.37 $

4.3 Equipment, Installation, and Maintenance, Lab Coordination 34,163.15 $ 34,163.15 $ 34,163.15 $ 35,188.04 $ 36,243.69 $

4.4a RW Wet Weather Monitoring (3 Events x 1 sites) 34,455.92 $ 34,455.92 $ 34,455.92 $ 35,489.60 $ 36,554.29 $

4.4b Wet Weather Outfall Monitoring (3 Events x 3 sites) 103,172.10$ 103,172.10$ 103,172.10$ 106,267.26$ 109,455.28$

4.4c RW Dry Weather Monitoring (2 Events x 1 sites) 40,887.78 $ 40,887.78 $ 40,887.78 $ 42,114.41 $ 43,377.85 $

4.5 Analytical and Flow Data QA/QC, Data Tables, and CEDEN Formatting and Uploads 24,190.00$ 24,190.00 $ 24,190.00 $ 24,915.70 $ 25,663.17 $

4.6 Draft and Final Monitoring Report 14,800.00 $ 14,800.00 $ 14,800.00 $ 15,244.00 $ 15,701.32 $ Total Not to Exceed 392,083.56 $ 392,083.56 $ 402,083.56 $ 403,846.06 $ 415,961.44 $ Grand Total for Three Years:$1,186,250.68
1 Costs are subject to 3% consumer price index (CPI) increases in subsequent years. 2 If extended.
3 A Trash TMDL study will be required in 2026 (Year 3).

Estimated Not-to-Exceed-Costs1
Task name Year 1 Year 52Year 42Year 3Year 2
Year 1 392,083.56$
Year 2 392,083.56$
Year 3 402,083.56$
Total (3 years) 1,186,250.68$
Year 4 403,846.06$
Year 5 415,961.44$
Total (2 optional years only) 819,807.49$
Grand Total (5 years) 2,006,058.17$
Two (2) One-Year Optional Service Amount Per Year
Three-Year Period Base Service Amount Per Year
Five-Year Period + Optional Service Amount
Estimated Not-to-Exceed-Costs Summary
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Attachment A: NV5 Cost Schedule

TABLE 1. SUMMARY COST SCHEDULE
NV5
JLHA-23-11626-Compton NPDES Monitoring & Reporting
June 27, 2023

Task 4.1 Project Management and Coordination 62 13,050.00$ -$ 13,050.00$ 13,441.50$ 13,844.75$ Task 4.2 Coordination, Permitting, Access
Agreements for LADPW, Update SAP/HASP 70 12,210.00$ 1,813.35$ 14,023.35$ 14,444.05$ 14,877.37$ Task 4.3 Equipment, Installation, and
Maintenance, Lab Coordination 116 17,150.00$ 17,013.15$ 34,163.15$ 35,188.04$ 36,243.69$ Task 4.4a RW Wet Weather Monitoring (3 Events
x 1 sites) 84 13,320.00$ 21,135.92$ 34,455.92$ 35,489.60$ 36,554.29$ Task 4.4b Wet Weather Outfall Monitoring (3
Events x 3 sites) 402 57,900.00$ 45,272.10$ 103,172.10$ 106,267.27$ 109,455.29$ Task 4.4c RW Dry Weather Monitoring (2 Events
x 1 sites) 72 10,780.00$ 30,107.78$ 40,887.78$ 42,114.41$ 43,377.84$ Task 4.5 Analytical and Flow Data QA/QC, Data
Tables, and CEDEN Formatting and Uploads 134 24,190.00$ -$ 24,190.00$ 24,915.70$ 25,663.17$ Task 4.6 Draft and Final Monitoring Report 76 14,800.00$ -$ 14,800.00$ 15,244.00$ 15,701.32$ Total 1,016 163,400.00$ 115,342.31$ 278,742.31$ 287,104.57$ 295,717.71$ Total Costs
(Optional Year 5)
2027-2028
Total Costs
(Optional Year 4)
2026-2027
Total Costs
(Year 1, 2, and 3)
2023-2026
Compton NPDES Monitoring Tasks Total Staff
Hours
Total Labor
Costs
Total
Reimbursables
(Subcontractors
and ODCs)

TABLE 2. DETAILED COST SCHEDULE
NV5
JLHA-23-11626-Compton NPDES Monitoring & Reporting
June 27, 2023

Hourly Rate Hours Cost Hours Cost Hours Cost Hours Cost Hours Cost Hours Cost Hours Cost Hours Cost 245.00$ 2 490.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 2 490.00$ 235.00$ 40 9,400.00$ 16 3,760.00$ 12 2,820.00$ 12 2,820.00$ 12 2,820.00$ 12 2,820.00$ 24 5,640.00$ 16 3,760.00$ 144 33,840.00$ 225.00$ 4 900.00$ 12 2,700.00$ 12 2,700.00$ 12 2,700.00$ 12 2,700.00$ 4 900.00$ 24 5,400.00$ 24 5,400.00$ 104 23,400.00$ 215.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 0 -$ 210.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 0 -$ 180.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 0 -$ 170.00$ 4 680.00$ 8 1,360.00$ -$ -$ 48 8,160.00$ -$ 44 7,480.00$ 20 3,400.00$ 124 21,080.00$ 160.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 0 -$ 150.00$ 4 600.00$ 16 2,400.00$ -$ 12 1,800.00$ 132 19,800.00$ 20 3,000.00$ 24 3,600.00$ -$ 208 31,200.00$ 140.00$ -$ -$ 42 5,880.00$ 24 3,360.00$ 66 9,240.00$ -$ -$ 16 2,240.00$ 148 20,720.00$ 135.00$ 6 810.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 6 810.00$ 115.00$ -$ 16 1,840.00$ 50 5,750.00$ -$ 132 15,180.00$ 20 2,300.00$ 18 2,070.00$ -$ 236 27,140.00$ 110.00$ -$ -$ -$ 24 2,640.00$ -$ 16 1,760.00$ -$ -$ 40 4,400.00$

95.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 0 -$

85.00$ 2 170.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 2 170.00$

75.00$ -$ 2 150.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 2 150.00$ Labor Fee Costs 62 13,050.00$ 70 12,210.00$ 116 17,150.00$ 84 13,320.00$ 402 57,900.00$ 72 10,780.00$ 134 24,190.00$ 76 14,800.00$ 1016 163,400.00$ Notes Unit Cost units Cost units Cost units Cost units Cost units Cost units Cost units Cost units Cost Totals Mileage $0.655/mile 0.66$ -$ 200 131.00$ 600 393.00$ 500 327.50$ 720 471.60$ 413 270.52$ -$ -$ 1,593.62$ $1,596/yr 1,596.00$ -$ 1 1,596.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1,596.00$ $450/day 450.00$ -$ -$ 2 900.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 900.00$ Field Truck $100/day 100.00$ -$ -$ 2 200.00$ -$ 3 300.00$ 1 100.00$ -$ -$ 600.00$ Security Staff and Vehicle 12 hour shift 700.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 4.5 3,150.00$ -$ -$ -$ 3,150.00$ Traffic Control Equipment $50/day 50.00$ -$ -$ 6 300.00$ -$ 3 150.00$ -$ -$ -$ 450.00$ Autosampler $250/event 250.00$ -$ -$ -$ 3 750.00$ 9 2,250.00$ -$ -$ -$ 3,000.00$ Flow Meter with sensor $3290/year 3,290.00$ -$ -$ 4 13,160.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 13,160.00$ Autosampler Teflon lined tubing $2/foot 2.00$ -$ -$ 300 600.00$ 225 450.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1,050.00$ Installation Materials-RW $200/site 200.00$ -$ -$ 1 200.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 200.00$ Installation Materials-Outfalls $150/site 150.00$ -$ -$ 3 450.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 450.00$ $250/day 250.00$ -$ -$ -$ 3 750.00$ 3 750.00$ 2 500.00$ -$ -$ 2,000.00$ Sampler Pole $35/event 35.00$ -$ -$ -$ 3 105.00$ 9 315.00$ 2 70.00$ -$ -$ 490.00$ Ice $5/bag 5.00$ -$ -$ -$ 12 60.00$ 36 180.00$ 12 60.00$ -$ -$ 300.00$ Analytical-RW-Wet (Compton Creek) per sample 2,511.39$ -$ -$ -$ 5 12,556.95$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 12,556.95$ Analytical-RW-Dry (Compton Creek) per sample 2,203.39$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 4 8,813.56$ -$ -$ 8,813.56$ Analytical OF-Compton Creek per sample 1,981.39$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 6 11,888.34$ -$ -$ -$ 11,888.34$ Analytical OF-Dominguez per sample 3,536.27$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 5 17,681.35$ -$ -$ -$ 17,681.35$ Aquatic Toxicity (H. azteca ) per sample 350.00$ -$ -$ -$ 3 1,050.00$ 2 700.00$ 1 350.00$ -$ -$ 2,100.00$ Toxicity Identification Evaluation per sample 4,080.00$ -$ -$ -$ 1 4,080.00$ 1 4,080.00$ 1 4,080.00$ -$ -$ 12,240.00$ Bioassessment (BMI) $14,430/event 14,430.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1 14,430.00$ -$ -$ 14,430.00$ Shipping to High Res Laboratory $400/event 400.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 3 1,200.00$ -$ -$ -$ 1,200.00$ 5% -$ 86.35$ 810.15$ 1,006.47$ 2,155.81$ 1,433.70$ -$ -$ 5,492.49$ ODCs Cost -$ 1,813.35$ 17,013.15$ 21,135.92$ 45,272.10$ 30,107.78$ -$ -$ 115,342.31$ Total Total
-$ 278,742.31$
Associate II
Associate I
Task 4.4c RW Dry
Weather
Monitoring (2
Events x 1 sites)
40,887.78$ 103,172.10$
Task 4.2
Coordination,
Permitting, Access
Agreements for
LADPW, Update

SAP/HASP
Financial Analyst I
Administrative I
LADPW Access Permit
Specialist II
Specialist I
Task 4.1 Project
Management and
Coordination
13,050.00$
YSI 6600 Multiparameter Data Sonde
Confined Space Equipment
Fee on Subs/ODCs
Total Cost Estimate (Labor and ODCs) 14,023.35$ 34,163.15$ 34,455.92$ Task 4.3
Equipment,
Installation, and
Maintenance, Lab
Coordination
Task 4.4a RW Wet
Weather
Monitoring (3
Events x 1 sites)
Task 4.5 Analytical
and Flow Data
QA/QC, Data
Tables, and CEDEN
Formatting and
Uploads
24,190.00$
Task 4.4b Wet
Weather Outfall
Monitoring (3
Events x 3 sites)
Task 4.6 Draft and
Final Monitoring
Report
14,800.00$
Senior II
Senior III
Principal
Associate III
Compton NPDES Sampling (Year 1-2023-2024)
NV5 Title
Staff III
Staff II
Staff I
Specialist III
Subcontractor and ODCs
Senior Principal
Senior I
Total Cost
Task 4.1 Project
Management and
Coordination
Task 4.2
Coordination,
Permitting, Access
Agreements for
LADPW, Update

SAP/HASP
Task 4.3
Equipment,
Installation, and
Maintenance, Lab
Coordination
Task 4.4a RW Wet
Weather
Monitoring (3
Events x 1 sites)
Task 4.4b Wet
Weather Outfall
Monitoring (3
Events x 3 sites)
Total Hours
Task 4.6 Draft and
Final Monitoring
Report
Task 4.4c RW Dry
Weather
Monitoring (2
Events x 1 sites)
Task 4.5 Analytical
and Flow Data
QA/QC, Data
Tables, and CEDEN
Formatting and
Uploads
Task Description

TABLE 3. ANALYTICAL COST SCHEDULE
NV5
JLHA-23-11626-Compton NPDES Monitoring & Reporting
June 27, 2023

Dominguez
R1-Dry R1-Wet Outfalls
(FS1, FS2)-Wet
Outfalls
(FS6)-Wet
Total Phenols 42.00$ 42.00$ x x Cyanide 42.00$ 42.00$ 42.00$ x Total coliform Included Included Included x
Enterococcus 89.12$ 89.12$ 89.12$ x Fecal coliform Included Included Included x
E. coli 196.27$ 196.27$ 196.27$ 196.27$ Dissolved Phosphorus 30.00$ 30.00$ 30.00$ 30.00$ Total Phosphorus 63.00$ 63.00$ 63.00$ 63.00$ Total Suspended Solids 21.00$ 21.00$ 21.00$ 21.00$ Total Dissolved Solids 21.00$ 21.00$ x x Volatile Suspended Solids 21.00$ 21.00$ x x Total Organic Carbon 55.00$ 55.00$ 55.00$ 55.00$ Dissolved l Organic Carbon 55.00$ 55.00$ 55.00$ 55.00$ Biochemical Oxygen Demand 65.00$ 65.00$ x x Chemical Oxygen Demand 31.50$ 31.50$ 31.50$ 31.50$ Total Ammonia-Nitrogen 52.50$ 52.50$ 52.50$ 52.50$ Total Kieldahl Nitrogen 50.00$ 50.00$ 50.00$ 50.00$ Nitrate-Nitrite as Nitrogen 49.00$ 32.00$ 32.00$ 32.00$ Nitrate-Nitrogen 35.00$ 35.00$ 35.00$ 35.00$ Nitrite-Nitrogen 35.00$ 35.00$ 35.00$ 35.00$ Alkalinity 21.00$ 21.00$ x x Specific Conductance Included Included Included Included Total Hardness 35.00$ 35.00$ 35.00$ 35.00$ MBAS 49.00$ 49.00$ 49.00$ x Chloride 35.00$ 35.00$ x x Fluoride 35.00$ x x x
Suspended Sediment
Concentration 50.00$ 50.00$ 50.00$ 50.00$ Perchlorate 65.00$ 65.00$ 65.00$ x CC (T+D-Ca,Mg, Al, Cd, Cr, Cu,
Pb, Zn, Hg) 225.00$ 225.00$ 225.00$ x DC (T+D - Ca,Mg, Al, Cu, Pb, Zn,
Hg) x x x 225.00$
Semivolatile Organic
Compounds See Analyte Table 165.00$ 165.00$ x x Chlorinated Pesticides See Analyte Table 150.00$ 150.00$ 150.00$ 150.00$ Aroclors included included x included
Congeners (56) 160.00$ 160.00$ x included PAHs See Analyte Table 135.00$ 135.00$ 135.00$ 135.00$ Organophosphate Pesticides See Analyte Table 95.00$ 95.00$ 95.00$ x PCB Congeners (209) Hi-Res PCBs NA NA NA 1,000.00$
DDxs Hi-Res DDTs NA NA NA 850.00$

30.00$ 30.00$ 30.00$ 30.00$ NA NA NA 20.00$
NA NA NA 25.00$
NA 360.00$ 360.00$ 360.00$
2,203.39$ 2,511.39$ 1,981.39$ 3,536.27$ Compton Creek
Conventional Pollutants
Bacteria (2-1,600,000
MPN/100ml)
Metals
Cost Per Sample
Polychlorinated Biphenyls
(PCBs)
General
Lab Grade Blank Water
Ceden EDD-Hi Res
After Hours Bacteria Charges
Ceden EDD
Additional Lab Fees
Parameter group* Parameter
1 November 7, 2023
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH A PURCHASE

ORDER WITH CALIFORNIA LABOR SOLUTIONS LLC FOR PROVIDING

ADMINISTRATIVE INVESTIGATION AND RECRUITMENT SERVICES

FOR THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($200,000) TO
PAY OUTSTANDING AND FUTURE INVOICES.

SUMMARY

Adoption of this resolution will authorize the City Manager to establish a purchase order with California Labor Solutions LLC for providing administrative investigation and recruitment services for the Human Resources Department in an amount not to exceed Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000) to pay outstanding and future invoices.

BACKGROUND
The Human Resources Department (“Department”) is tasked with providing professional and technical support to City departments to ensure the ability to attract and retain a qualified and knowledgeable workforce that will provide exceptional customer service to the residents of Compton. Core Services include: Recruitment, Benefits Administration, Labor Relations and Employee Training and Development.

In June 2022, the City Manager assessed the needs of the Human Resources Department and found that it was understaffed and incapable of performing all obligations facing human resources. Because of this, the City Manager scheduled a “meet and confer” with the Unions requesting for the ability to temporarily contract with California Labor Solutions, LLC to assist in employee recruitment and employee complaint investigations.

The City entered into an Agreement with California Labor Solutions on August 15, 2022 which outlined the “Scope of Service” as follows:
 Assist the City’s HR department to process position recruitments  Update and/or create the City’s job specifications
 Assist the City Manager and the HR department with employee relations  Assist the City Manager and the HR department with labor relations  Update/develop the City’s new employee orientation program  Assist the City Manager to update and/or develop the City’s policies and procedures

10.10.10.10. Staff Report California Labor Solutions
November 7, 2023
2 The amount of the services will be billed at a rate of $190 per hour. Services that are not included in the Scope of Services or exceed the time allocated in the Fee Schedule section of this agreement shall be billed at $225 per hour.

The term of the Agreement is effective August 15, 2022 and ends February 15, 2023, although “The Agreement will continuously renew every 6-months under the same terms, unless modified or cancelled pursuant to the terms of this Agreement’.

STATEMENT OF ISSUE
California employment laws require an employer to conduct a “prompt, impartial, and thorough” employee complaint investigation of allegations involving claims of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation that are either allegedly unlawful or violate City policies. Failing to conduct a workplace investigation after a claim, may expose the City to subsequent legal action. Different types of complaints require different initial responses. However, all employee complaints need to be taken seriously.

EEOC (Federal Civil Rights Agency) Enforcement Guidance that establishes standards for employers to address employee complaints that require investigation:
Prompt: The investigation must be necessary, initiated, and conducted promptly and reasonably under the circumstances.
Impartial: The investigator must be trained and experienced, remain fair and impartial, avoid an appearance of apparent or actual bias, and have no stake in the outcome.
Thorough: The investigator must plan and be prepared to identify, gather, review, and analyze all relevant evidence and reach a reasoned conclusion supported by the evidence, including credibility assessments.

Since, August 2022, California Labor Solutions LLC has provided pertinent administrative investigation and recruitment services to the Human Resources Department. These duties include but are not limited to:
Conducting administrative investigations
Posting job bulletins on NeoGov (City’s online recruitment tool) Screening job applicants
Creating testing material
Coordinating and proctoring examinations
The amount of outstanding invoices totals One Hundred Seventy One Thousand Seventy- Three Dollars ($171,073) dating from 9/16/2022 through 9/12/2023. The HR Department is requesting an additional $28,927 to pay for an investigation currently in process. The grand total of the purchase order request for the CLS company will be Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000).

Staff Report California Labor Solutions
November 7, 2023
3 City Council approval is needed to prepare a purchase order to California Labor Solutions, LLC for providing administrative investigation and recruitment services for the Human Resources Department in amount not to exceed two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000).

FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this expenditure is budgeted in the Adopted 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Budget, in Account No. 1001-61-000-4269.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution.

JEROME GROOMES

CITY MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO. _________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER

WITH CALIFORNIA LABOR SOLUTIONS LLC FOR PROVIDING

ADMINISTRATIVE INVESTIGATION AND RECRUITMENT SERVICES FOR

THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($200,000) TO PAY OUTSTANDING AND FUTURE INVOICES.

WHEREAS, the Human Resources Department (“Department”) is tasked with providing professional and technical support to City departments to ensure the ability to attract and retain a qualified and knowledgeable workforce that will provide exceptional customer service to the citizens of Compton; and
WHEREAS, in June 2022, the City Manager assessed the needs of the Human Resources Department and found that it was severely understaffed and incapable of performing all obligations facing human resources; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager scheduled a “meet and confer” with the Unions requesting for the ability to temporarily contract with California Labor Solutions, LLC to assist in employee recruitment and employee complaint investigations; and WHEREAS, California employment laws require an employer to conduct a “prompt, impartial, and thorough” employee complaint investigation of allegations involving claims of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation that are either allegedly unlawful or violate City policies; and
WHEREAS, failing to conduct a workplace investigation after a claim, may expose the City to subsequent legal action; and
WHEREAS, an HR Service Agreement was entered into between the City of Compton and California Labor Solutions, LLC dated August 15, 2022; and WHEREAS, the “Scope of Service” is as follows:
Assist the City’s HR department to process position recruitments Update and/or create the City’s job specifications
Assist the City Manager and the HR department with employee relations Assist the City Manager and the HR department with labor relations Update/develop the City’s new employee orientation program Assist the City Manager to update and/or develop the City’s policies and procedures
WHEREAS, the amount for services are billed at a rate of $190 per hour and services that are not included in the Scope of Services or exceed the time allocated in the Fee Schedule section of the agreement shall be billed at $225 per hour; and WHEREAS, the term of the Agreement is effective August 15, 2022 and ends February 15, 2023, although, “the Agreement continuously renews every 6-months under the same terms, unless modified or cancelled pursuant to the terms of this Agreement’.

WHEREAS, the amount of outstanding invoices totals One Hundred Seventy-One Thousand Seventy-Three Dollars ($171,073) dating from 9/16/2022 through 9/12/2023 and the HR Department is requesting an additional $28,927 to pay for an investigation currently in process the total for the purchase order requested is Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000) and;
WHEREAS; City Council approval is needed to prepare a purchase order to California Labor Solutions, LLC for providing administrative investigation and recruitment services for the Human Resources Department; and
WHEREAS, funds for this expenditure is budgeted in the Adopted 2023-2024 Resolution No._________

Fiscal Year Budget, in Account No. 1001-61-000-4269.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1.That the City Manager is hereby given authorization to prepare a purchase order in the amount of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000) to California Labor Solutions, LLC to pay outstanding and future invoices.

Section 2.That funds for this expenditure is budgeted in the Adopted 2023 2024 Fiscal Year Budget in Account No. 1001-61-000-4269.

Section 3.That a duly certified copy of this Resolution shall be filed in the offices of the City Manager, City Controller and the Human Resources Department.

Section 4.That the Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this Resolution.

ADOPTED this ________ day of ______________, 2023.
________________________________

MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
ATTEST:
____________________________________

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF COMPTON:

I, Vernell McDaniel, City Clerk of the City of Compton, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council, signed by the Mayor and attested to by the City Clerk at a regular meeting thereof held on the ________ day of _____________, 2023.

That said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
____________________________________

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

November 7, 2023
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

COMPTON ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL FROM BUCKNAM
INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP INC., AUTHORIZING THE CITY

MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

AGREEMENT WITH AND ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER
FOR BUCKNAM INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP, INC. TO UPDATE

THE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN (PMP) ON ALL CITY

ROADS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS IN THE AMOUNT OF SIXTY-

SIX THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY-FOUR DOLLARS
($66,794.00)

SUMMARY
This resolution requests acceptance of the proposal from Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc. (Bucknam) and authorizes the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with and establish a purchase order in the amount of Sixty-Six Thousand, Seven Hundred and Ninety-Four Dollars ($66,794.00) for Bucknam to update the Pavement Management Plan (PMP) on all City roads within the City limits.

BACKGROUND
The City maintains approximately 173 centerline miles of pavement within its boundaries and there is a need to evaluate the pavement conditions of the City’s roadway network and update the Pavement Management Plan (PMP).

The Pavement Management Plan provides current data on the City’s street network and develops cost-effective maintenance strategies to maintain a desirable level of pavement performance on a network scale, while optimizing the expenditure of limited fiscal resources.

Pavement is a dynamic structure where deterioration is constantly occurring.

Therefore, the PMP needs to be updated on a consistent basis (typically a 3-year cycle) to reflect changes in pavement conditions, pavement maintenance histories, and maintenance strategies based upon budgetary constraints.

11.11.11.11. Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc. Staff Report Pavement Management System – Update Services
November 7, 2023, Page 2
The Public Works Engineering Department’s (Department) staff works alongside consultants to provide key information pertaining to the ongoing maintenance that has occurred throughout the City’s roadway network and that information will be utilized to update the City’s PMP.

On May 4, 2021, pursuant to Resolution No. 25,463, City Council adopted the 2021-2026 update of the PMP, which consisted of Bucknam staff surveying all routes within the network to assist the City in complying with the Los Angeles County MTA (METRO) PMP requirements, analyzing historical maintenance operations, and developing a cost-effective maintenance strategy to maintain a desirable level of pavement performance on a network scale.

STATEMENT OF THE ISSUE
The Pavement Management Plan is essential for the City to demonstrate compliance with Metro requirements to be eligible to receive its’ roadway grant funds of Proposition A, Proposition C, and Measure R, and be eligible to apply for available grant funds such as Metro Call for Projects and other federal grants as they become available.

On September 6, 2023, Bucknam submitted a proposal to City staff to update the City’s Pavement Management Plan to assist the City in implementing a common- sense neighborhood maintenance & repair schedule, formulating a proactive Arterial CIP budget and providing realistic maintenance recommendations.

The PMP update is estimated to require eight (8) months to complete, and the referenced proposal is attached for review under “Exhibit A.” Once the work is complete, City staff will bring forth a separate resolution that requests Council’s approval to adopt the updated PMP.

Bucknam has previously acquired and developed the street information database pertaining to the City’s street rankings and maintenance zones. Additionally, the City requires a consultant that will continue to not only resurvey the defined sections using cost-conscious methodologies but will create a comprehensive plan that includes the enhancement of the City’s multi-year PMP, CIP, neighborhood maintenance, essential data for PS&E bid document preparation, stewardship of the PMP, GIS links to the PMP, and knowledge of the inner workings of the MicroPAVER software.

Bucknam’s 2023 update will consist of addressing the City’s primary goals as follows:
Updating MicroPAVER with 2023-24 inspections, work history and maintenance data;
Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc. Staff Report
Pavement Management System – Update Services
November 7, 2023, Page 3
Enhancing the Compton PMP database with 2020 – 2023 work history data entries;
Surveying 215 miles of Arterial, Collector and Local streets, providing variance PCI reporting based upon 2020 PCI’s vs. 2023
oVerifying/Updating pavement centerline and SF data (PMP vs.

GIS);
oGenerating 2023-24 Pavement Condition Index (PCI) rating for each segment;
Developing a proactive preventative slurry seal/overlay rehabilitation schedules based on existing capital funding;
Establishing solid recommendations for current/future maintenance needs; Utilizing the City’s existing funding to generate a baseline five (5) year CIP;
Recommending alternative maintenance budgets that demonstrate realistic return-on-investments (i.e., “Actual” budget model, maintain PCI, increase PCI models, etc.).

Staff recommends Bucknam since they prepared the initial pavement study, and have the most intrinsic knowledge of the City’s PMP. Furthermore, they have the necessary information required to perform the field condition review. In addition, Bucknam also developed the methodology for the street condition database. As expressed, this information and/or familiarity is essential to performing the update.

Consequently, if another consultant were to assist the City with the update they would have to start with a review of the last study to familiarize themselves with the assessment methodology, and they would also have to perform the pavement condition field assessment, which would require a learning curve and additional cost since they are not familiar with the database/methodology. This could potentially result in inconsistencies from the data, which would generate contrasting pavement condition results.

FISCAL IMPACT
Funds in the amount of $66,794.00 are available in the Public Works Department’s 2023-2024 Fiscal Year budget in Account No. 1900-710-000-4262.

ALTERNATIVE
The City desires to take a proactive management approach of their Pavement Management Plan. No other alternatives are recommended.

Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc. Staff Report
Pavement Management System – Update Services
November 7, 2023, Page 4

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution, which accepts the proposal from Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc., and authorizes the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with and establish a purchase order in the amount of Sixty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Four Dollars ($66,794.00) for Bucknam to update the Pavement Management Plan on all City roads within the City limits.

JOHN D. STRICKLAND, JR.,

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
APPROVED FOR FORWARDING:

JERRY GROOMES

CITY MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO. ___________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL FROM BUCKNAM INFRASTRUCTURE
GROUP INC., AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AND ESTABLISH A
PURCHASE ORDER FOR BUCKNAM INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP, INC.

TO UPDATE THE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN (PMP) ON ALL

CITY ROADS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS IN THE AMOUNT OF SIXTY-SIX THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY-FOUR DOLLARS ($66,794.00) WHEREAS, the City maintains approximately 173 centerline miles of pavement within its boundaries and there is a need to evaluate the pavement conditions of the City’s roadway network and update the Pavement Management Plan (PMP); and WHEREAS, the Pavement Management Plan provides current data on the City’s street network and develops cost-effective maintenance strategies to maintain a desirable level of pavement performance on a network scale, while optimizing the expenditure of limited fiscal resources; and
WHEREAS, pavement is a dynamic structure where deterioration is constantly occurring and the PMP needs to be updated on a consistent basis (typically a 3-year cycle) to reflect changes in pavement conditions, pavement maintenance histories, and maintenance strategies based upon budgetary constraints; and WHEREAS, the Public Works Engineering Department’s (Department) staff works alongside consultants to provide key information pertaining to the ongoing maintenance that has occurred throughout the City’s roadway network and that information will be utilized to update the City’s PMP; and
WHEREAS, on May 4, 2021, pursuant to Resolution No. 25,463, City Council adopted the 2021-2026 update of the PMP, which consisted of Bucknam staff surveying all routes within the network to assist the City in complying with the Los Angeles County MTA (METRO) PMP requirements, analyzing historical maintenance operations, and developing a cost-effective maintenance strategy to maintain a desirable level of pavement performance on a network scale; and
WHEREAS, the Pavement Management Plan is essential for the City to demonstrate compliance with Metro requirements to be eligible to receive its’ roadway grant funds of Proposition A, Proposition C, and Measure R, and be eligible to apply for available grant funds such as Metro Call for Projects and other federal grants as they become available; and
WHEREAS, on September 6, 2023, Bucknam submitted a proposal to City staff for Pavement Management Plan services to assist the City in implementing a common- sense neighborhood Maintenance & Repair schedule, formulating a proactive Arterial CIP budget and providing realistic maintenance recommendations; and WHEREAS, the PMP update is estimated to require eight (8) months to complete, and the referenced proposal is attached for review under “Exhibit A” and once the work is complete, City staff will bring forth a separate resolution that requests Council’s approval to adopt the Updated PMP; and
WHEREAS, Bucknam has previously acquired and developed the street information database pertaining to the City’s street rankings and maintenance zones; and Resolution No. ____________

WHEREAS, the City requires a consultant that will continue to not only resurvey the defined sections using cost-conscious methodologies but will create a comprehensive plan that includes the enhancement of the City’s multi-year PMP, CIP, neighborhood maintenance, essential data for PS&E bid document preparation, stewardship of the PMP, GIS links to the PMP, and knowledge of the inner workings of the MicroPAVER software; and
WHEREAS, Bucknam’s 2023 update will consist of addressing the City’s primary goals as follows:
Updating MicroPAVER with 2023-24 inspections, work history and maintenance data;
Enhancing the Compton PMP database with 2020 – 2023 work history data entries;
Surveying 215 miles of Arterial, Collector and Local streets, providing variance PCI reporting based upon 2020 PCI’s vs. 2023
oVerifying/Updating pavement centerline and SF data (PMP vs. GIS); oGenerating 2023-24 Pavement Condition Index (PCI) rating for each segment;
Developing a proactive preventative slurry seal/overlay rehabilitation schedules based on existing capital funding;
Establishing solid recommendations for current/future maintenance needs; Utilizing the City’s existing funding to generate a baseline five (5) year CIP; Recommending alternative maintenance budgets that demonstrate realistic return- on-investments (i.e., “Actual” budget model, maintain PCI, increase PCI models, etc.); and
WHEREAS, staff recommends Bucknam since they prepared the initial pavement study, and have the most intrinsic knowledge of the City’s PMP; and WHEREAS, they have the necessary information required to perform the field condition review; and
WHEREAS, Bucknam also developed the methodology for the street condition database and this information and their familiarity is essential to performing the updated PMP; and
WHEREAS, if another consultant were to assist the City with the update they would have to start with a review of the last study to familiarize themselves with the assessment methodology, and they would also have to perform the pavement condition field assessment, which would require a learning curve and additional cost since they are not familiar with the database/methodology used by Bucknam; and WHEREAS, the learning curve could potentially result in inconsistencies from the data, which would generate contrasting pavement condition results; and WHEREAS, funds in the amount of $66,794.00 are available in the Public Works Department’s 2023-2024 Fiscal Year budget in Account No. 1900-710-000-4262.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. That the City Manager, upon advice and approval of the City Attorney, is hereby authorized to accept the proposal from Bucknam Infrastructure Group Inc.

Resolution No. ____________

SECTION 2. That the City Manager, upon advice and approval of the City Attorney, is hereby authorized to enter into a professional services agreement with Bucknam Infrastructure Group Inc.

SECTION 3. That funds in the amount of Sixty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Four Dollars ($66,794.00) are allocated for this expenditure in Account No. 1900- 710-000-4262.

SECTION 4. That a purchase order in the amount of Sixty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Four Dollars ($66,794.00) be issued to Bucknam Infrastructure Group Inc., for the services provided in Account No. 1900-710-000-4262.

SECTION 5.That a copy of this Resolution shall be filed in the offices of the City Manager, City Controller, City Clerk and the Public Works Engineering Department.

SECTION 6.That the Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this Resolution.

ADOPTED this _______ day of ________________, 2023.
________________________________

MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COMPTON
ATTEST:
____________________________________

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF COMPTON: ss
I, Vernell McDaniel, City Clerk of the City of Compton, hereby certify that the forgoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk at a regular meeting thereof held on the _______ day of ____________________, 2023.

That said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS-
___________________________________

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

CITY OF COMPTON
AND
BUCKNAM INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP, INC.

This AGREEMENT is entered by and between the CITY OF COMPTON, a municipal corporation of the State of California (hereinafter referred to as “CITY”) located at 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California 90220, and BUCKNAM INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP, INC. (hereinafter referred to as “CONSULTANT”), located at 3548 Seagate Way, Suite 230, Oceanside, California 92056.

RECITALS:

WHEREAS, the City maintains approximately 173 centerline miles of pavement within its boundaries and there is a need to evaluate the pavement conditions of the City’s roadway network and update its Pavement Management Study (PMS); and WHEREAS, the City has determined that it will be prudent to engage the services of a professional and experienced engineering firm to act as the City’s Engineer for this project and be responsible for evaluating the condition of the City’s roadways and updating the PMS; and WHEREAS, by Resolution No.________, adopted on the ___ of November 2023, the City Council authorized the City Manager to accept the proposal of the Consultant (Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc.) and enter into a contract to provide the necessary services; and WHEREAS, Consultant warrants that it is specifically trained, experienced, competent, and has the resources to provide such services which will be required by this project; and WHEREAS, Consultant is willing to render such professional services subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, Consultant and City, for the consideration, terms and conditions herein described, mutually agree as follows:

AGREEMENT:

1. Services to be rendered by Consultant.It is the mutual understanding of the parties that the Consultant shall perform and be responsible for providing professional assistance to the City in the proactive management of the Pavement Management Program (“PMP”) and other Citywide assets. Services to be rendered shall include, but not be limited to the below-indicated tasks and deliverables:

Tasks include:

Task 1: Project Implementation

1.1 Project Kickoff (Deliverables: Meeting minutes, revised project schedule, if necessary)
Professional Services Agreement – Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc.

Pavement Management Program
Public Works/Resolution No. _______
2 1.2 Project Status Meetings – Quality Control Program (Deliverables:

Monthly Project Status reports, field review and project status meetings)
Task 2: Client Satisfaction

2.1 Project Deliverables (Deliverables: Project Status Updates, as stated in Task 1.2)
Task 3: Project Schedule

3.1 Work Flow/Project Schedule
Task 4: Scope of Work (Major Tasks)

4.1 Update Maintenance and Rehabilitation History

4.2 Conduct Pavement Condition Survey (Deliverables: Citywide PCI reports, compliant Metro PCI reports, updated MicroPAVER database)

4.3 Maintenance & CIP/Budgetary Analysis (Deliverables: Two copies of the Draft Pavement Management Program Report)

4.4 Citywide CIP/Metro Compliance Reports (Deliverables: Two (2) bound copies of the Final Pavement PMP Report (plus one original sign by our Registered Engineer, CA No. 20903), in binder and electronic form (pdf), will be sent to the City. Bucknam will provide on (1) digital data package that includes all final reporting documents, MicroPAVER.e70 PMP database and GIS files)

4.5 PMP-GIS Link/Mapping (Deliverables: Complete GIS files/themes based on list above (shapefiles)

4.6 Compton MyRoads PMP Web-Portal

4.7 As-Needed PMP Services
as more fully specified in the Consultant’s “Proposal for Pavement Management Program Services (FY 2023-24)” (dated September 6, 2023), which are incorporated by this reference.

Consultant acknowledges that in entering into this Agreement the City is relying on Consultant's special skills and experience to do and perform the services in accordance with best standards of professional practice. Consultant agrees to perform all the said services and to the extent not furnished by the City, furnish all the necessary materials at its own cost and expense necessary to complete said services in a manner consistent with that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the same profession currently practicing under similar circumstances and to the reasonable satisfaction of the City.

Consultant services hereunder shall be performed in good, workmanlike and professional manner. Consultant shall be responsible for correcting and completing all errors and omissions related to the services provided by the Consultant for this Agreement at no additional cost to the City. “Errors” and “Omissions” for purposes of this paragraph are defined to mean a failure by the Consultant to meet the standards of its profession as set forth in the preceding paragraph. The acceptance of the services by City does not release Consultant from these obligations.

Consultant will be responsible for employing or engaging all persons necessary to perform the services. All of Consultant's staff will be qualified by training and experience to perform their assigned tasks. Consultant will give its personal attention to the fulfillment of the Professional Services Agreement – Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc.

Pavement Management Program
Public Works/Resolution No. _______
3 provisions of this Agreement by all of its employees and subcontractors, if any, and will keep the services under its control. On demand of City, if any employee or subcontractor of Consultant fails or refuses to carry out the provisions of this Agreement or appears to be incompetent or to act in a disorderly or improper manner, he or she will be discharged immediately from performing services pursuant to provisions of this Agreement.

Peter Bucknam, President of Consultant, shall be primarily responsible for representing Consultant in performance of this Agreement.

2. Duration of Contract.The Consultant shall commence the services provided for herein upon Notification to Proceed from the City to Consultant and continue in a diligent and professional manner until the agreed services are completed, or upon exhaustion of authorized funding, whichever occurs first, unless this Agreement is terminated as provided herein.

Consultant will generally adhere to the schedule set forth within Consultant’s Proposal provided, that City will grant reasonable extensions of time for the performance of the services occasioned by unusually lengthy governmental reviews of Consultant’s work product or other unavoidable delays occasioned by unforeseen circumstances; provided, further, that such unavoidable delay will not include strikes, lockouts, work stoppages, or other labor disturbances conducted by, or on behalf of, Consultant’s officers or employees.

Consultant acknowledges the importance to City of City’s project schedule and agrees to put forth its best professional efforts to perform the services in a manner consistent with that schedule. City understands, however, that Consultant’s performance must be governed by sound practices. Consultant will work such overtime or engage such personnel and equipment as necessary to maintain the schedule, without additional compensation.

3. Compensation.The method of payment for this Contract will be on a fee-for- services, per Task, basis as specified within Consultant’s “Fee Proposal” dated September 6, 2023 and incorporated herein. The total price paid the Consultant will include compensation for all work, including travel, materials, supplies, vendor services, expenses and subcontracted work. No additional compensation will be paid to the Consultant, unless there is a change in the scope of the work or the scope of the project. In the instance of a change in the scope of work or scope of the project, adjustment to the total compensation will be negotiated between the Consultant and the City. Adjustment in the total compensation will not be effective until authorized and approved in writing by the City.

Progress payments may be made in arrears based on the percentage of work and deliverables completed by the Consultant. If Consultant fails to submit the required deliverable items according to schedule or as required by the Agreement, except for those amounts that are due and not reasonably in dispute, the City shall have the right to delay payment and/or terminate this Agreement in accordance with the provisions noted herein.

Consultant shall be reimbursed within thirty (30) days, or as promptly as fiscal procedures may permit, upon receipt by the City of itemized invoices for services completed.

Invoices shall be submitted no later than 45 calendar days after the performance of work for which the Consultant is billing. Invoices shall detail the work performed on each task as applicable. Invoices shall be delivered or mailed to the Director of Public Works Department at the following address: City of Compton, 205 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, California 90220.

Professional Services Agreement – Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc.

Pavement Management Program
Public Works/Resolution No. _______
4 As full and complete compensation for performance of all the services to be performed by the Consultant pursuant to this Agreement, City shall pay, and Consultant agrees to accept, a not-to-exceed maximum sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Four Dollars ($66,794.00).

In the event of termination, the Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for the undisputed reasonable value of services performed to the effective date of termination, including any noncancellable obligations incurred prior to termination; provided, however, that the City may condition payment of such compensation upon the Consultant’s delivery to the City of any and all City property, documents, reports, records, materials and work product associated with the performance of this Agreement.

4. Ownership of Materials.All product produced by Consultant or its agents, employees, and subcontractors pursuant to this Agreement (the “Work Product”) is the property of City. In the event this Agreement is terminated, all Work Product produced by Consultant or its agents, employees and subcontractors pursuant to this Agreement will be delivered to City pursuant to the termination clause of this Agreement. Consultant will have the right to make one (1) copy of the Work Product for Consultant’s records.

The Work Product may be used by City and its agents, employees, representatives, and assigns, in whole or in part, or in modified form, for all purposes City may deem advisable, without further employment of or payment of any compensation to Consultant; provided, however, that if this Agreement is terminated for any reason prior to completion of the Project and if under such circumstances City uses, or engages the services of and directs another consultant to use the Work Product, City agrees to hold Consultant harmless from any and all liability, costs, and expenses relative to claims arising out of matters and/or events which occur subsequent to the termination of this Agreement as a result of causes other than the fault or negligence of Consultant, or anyone for whose acts it is responsible, in preparation of the Work Product. Consultant will not be responsible for deficiencies solely attributable to modifications of the Work Product performed by others, or that arise from use of the Documents in connection with a project or site other than that shown in the Work Product.

5. Independent Contractor Status.Consultant, its officers, employees, subconsultants, subcontractors, agents and volunteers (collectively hereinafter the “Consultant”), will perform the services in Consultant's own way and pursuant to this Agreement as an independent contractor and in pursuit of Consultant's independent calling, and not as an employee of City. The persons used by Consultant to provide the services under this Agreement will not be considered employees of City for any purposes. Neither the City nor any of its officers, employees, agents or volunteers shall have any control over the conduct of the Consultant, except as expressly set forth in this Agreement. Consultant expressly warrants that while engaged in carrying out and complying with any terms and conditions of this Agreement that Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner, represent that Consultant is in any manner officers, employees, agents or volunteers of the City. Consultant shall obtain no rights to retirement, health care or any other benefit that accrue to City officials, officers, or employees. Consultant expressly waives any claim to such rights.

The payment(s) made to Consultant pursuant to the Agreement will be the full and complete compensation to which Consultant is entitled. City will not make any federal or state tax withholdings on behalf of Consultant or its agents, employees or subcontractors. City will not pay any workers' compensation insurance, retirement contributions or unemployment contributions on behalf of Consultant or its employees or subcontractors. Consultant agrees to Professional Services Agreement – Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc.

Pavement Management Program
Public Works/Resolution No. _______
5 indemnify and pay City within thirty (30) days for any tax, retirement contribution, social security, overtime payment, unemployment payment or workers' compensation payment which City may be required to make on behalf of Consultant or any agent, employee, or contractor of Consultant for work done under this Agreement. At the City’s election, City may deduct the amounts paid pursuant to this Section, from any balance owing to Consultant.

6. Successors, Assignment and Delegation.City and the Consultant each binds themselves, their partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives to the other hereto and to partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives of such other party in respect to all covenants, agreements and obligations contained in this Agreement.

The expertise and experience of Consultant are material considerations for this Agreement. Consultant shall not assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement or the performance of any of Consultant’s obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the City. Any attempted assignment or transfer of any of Consultant’s rights, duties or obligations arising under this Agreement shall be null and void.

7. Nondiscriminatory Employment Practices.During the performance of this Agreement, the Consultant agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, sex, creed, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, handicap or belief in accordance with requirements of City, State or Federal laws and regulations. Consultant will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, sex, creed, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, handicap or belief in accordance with requirements of City, State or Federal laws and regulations. Such actions shall include, but not be limited to the following:
employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoffs or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The Consultant agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees, applicants and subcontractors for employment, notices setting forth the provisions of this non- discrimination clause.

In the event of the Consultant’s non-compliance with the non-discrimination clause of this Agreement, this Agreement may be immediately canceled, terminated or suspended in whole or in part.

8. Subcontracting.Consultant's services are unique and personal. Except as may be specified in Consultant’s Proposal and agreed to by the City, Consultant will not subcontract any portion of the services without prior written approval of City Manager or his/her designee. If Consultant subcontracts any of the services, Consultant will be fully responsible to City for the acts, errors and omissions of Consultant's subcontractor and of the persons either directly or indirectly employed by the subcontractor, as Consultant is for the acts and omissions of persons directly employed by Consultant. Nothing contained in this Agreement will create any contractual relationship between any subcontractor of Consultant and City. Consultant will be responsible for payment of subcontractors. Consultant will bind every subcontractor and every subcontractor of a subcontractor by the terms of this Agreement applicable to Consultant's work unless specifically noted to the contrary in the subcontract and approved in writing by City.

9. Other Consultants.The City reserves the right to employ other consultants in connection with the services.

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6 10. Indemnification.Consultant shall indemnify and save harmless the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers (collectively hereinafter the “City”), against any and all damages to property or injuries to or death of any person or persons, including property and employees or agents of the City and shall indemnify and save the City from any and all liability and expense including reimbursement of reasonable defense costs and legal fees, and claims, demands, suits, actions or proceedings of any kind or nature, including Workers’ Compensation claims, of or by anyone whomsoever to the extent resulting from or arising out of the negligent, reckless or willful misconduct for the Consultant, its officers, employees, subconsultants, subcontractors or agents in the performance of the duties undertaken by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement.

This indemnification and hold harmless obligation does not extend to claims arising out of the negligence or willful misconduct of the City.

11. Insurance.Without limiting the Consultant’s indemnification of the City, Consultant shall obtain and maintain, at its cost and expense, for the duration of the Agreement and any and all amendments, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which may arise out of or in connection with performance of the services by Consultant or Consultant’s agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. The insurance will be obtained from an insurance carrier admitted and authorized to do business in the State of California. Such evidence shall specifically identify this Agreement and shall contain express conditions that the City is to be given written notice at least thirty (30) days in advance of any termination or implementation of a reduction of limits or material change of insurance coverage as specified herein. Failure on the part of the Consultant to procure or maintain insurance shall constitute a material breach upon which the City may immediately terminate this Agreement. All insurance required hereunder shall be primary with respect to any insurance maintained by the City.

Coverages and Limits. Consultant will maintain the types of coverage’s and minimum limits indicated below, unless the Risk Manager or City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney approves a lower amount. These minimum amounts of coverage will not constitute any limitations or cap on Consultant's indemnification obligations under this Agreement. City, its officers, agents, volunteers and employees make no representation that the limits of the insurance specified to be carried by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement are adequate to protect Consultant. The coverage will contain no special limitations on the scope of its protection to the below-designated insureds except for Workers Compensation and errors and omissions insurance. Consultant will obtain occurrence coverage, excluding Professional Liability, which will be written as claims-made coverage. If Consultant believes that any required insurance coverage is inadequate, Consultant will obtain such additional insurance coverage, as Consultant deems adequate, at Consultant's sole expense.

11.1 Commercial General Liability Insurance. $1,000,000 combined single- limit per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. If the submitted policies contain aggregate limits, general aggregate limits will apply separately to the work under this Agreement or the general aggregate will be twice the required per occurrence limit.

11.2 Automobile Liability. $1,000,000 combined single-limit per accident for bodily injury and property damage.

11.3 Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability. Workers' Compensation limits as required by the California Labor Code and Employer's Liability limits of Professional Services Agreement – Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc.

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7 $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury. Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability insurance will not be required if Consultant has no employees and provides, to City's satisfaction, a declaration stating this.

11.4 Professional Liability. Errors and omissions liability appropriate to Consultant’s profession with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per claim. The coverage shall also provide an extended two (2) year reporting period commencing upon termination or cancellation of this Agreement.

Endorsements. For Commercial General Liability Insurance and Automobile Liability Insurance, Consultant will ensure that the policies are endorsed to name the City of Compton and its respective elected and appointed officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers as “additional insured’s” with respect to liability arising out of the activities of the Consultant.

Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to the City. Prior to City's execution of this Agreement, Consultant will furnish certificates of insurance and endorsements to City.

Waiver of Subrogation. The policies shall contain a waiver of subrogation for the benefit of City.

12. Permits and Licenses.Consultant, at its own expense, during the term of this Agreement, shall obtain and maintain all appropriate business and professional permits, licenses and certificates that may be required in connection with the performance of services by the Consultant. Upon execution of this Agreement, the Consultant shall show evidence of a business license permit in conformance with Section 9-1.2 of the Compton Municipal Code.

13. Maintenance of Records. Consultant will maintain complete and accurate records with respect to costs incurred under this Agreement. All records will be clearly identifiable.

Consultant will allow a representative of City during normal business hours to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of records and any other documents created pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant will allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3) years, or longer if required by law, from the date of final payment under this Agreement.

14. Warranties.Consultant represents and warrants (i) that Consultant has no obligations, legal or otherwise, inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement or with Consultant’s undertaking this relationship with City, (ii) that the performance of the services called for by this Agreement do not and will not violate any applicable law, rule or regulation or any proprietary or other right of any third party, (iii) that Consultant will not use in the performance of his responsibilities under this Agreement any confidential information or trade secrets of any other person or entity and (iv) that Consultant has not knowingly entered into or will enter into any agreement (whether oral or written) in conflict with this Agreement.

15. General Compliance with Laws. Consultant will keep fully informed of federal, state and local laws and ordinances and regulations which in any manner affect those employed by Consultant, or in any way affect the performance of the services by Consultant. Consultant will at all times observe and comply with these laws, ordinances, and regulations and will be responsible for the compliance of the services with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations. In the event the Consultant encounters any conflict between such laws and ordinances, Consultant shall notify the City in writing and the parties agree to work cooperatively to resolve the conflict.

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8 16. Termination.In the event of the Consultant's failure to prosecute, deliver, or perform the services, after giving written notice of default and two (2) days to correct the same, then, in addition to any other remedies, City may terminate this Agreement for nonperformance by notifying Consultant in writing. Consultant has five (5) business days to deliver any documents owned by City and all work in progress to City address contained in this Agreement. City will make a determination of fact based upon the work product delivered to City and of the percentage of work that Consultant has performed which is usable and of worth to City in having the Agreement completed. Based upon that finding City will determine the final payment of the Agreement. In the event City elects to terminate, City will have the right to immediate possession of all Work Product and work in progress prepared by Consultant, whether located at the project site, at Consultant's place of business, or at the offices of a subconsultant.

The City’s obligation is payable only from funds appropriated for the purpose of this Agreement. All funds for payments after the end of the current fiscal year are subject to the City’s legislative appropriation for this purpose. In the event this Agreement extends into succeeding fiscal year periods and the City Council does not allocate sufficient funds for the next succeeding fiscal year payments, this Agreement shall terminate immediately upon written notice from the City.

Either Party, upon tendering ten (10) calendar days written notice to the other Party, may terminate this Agreement for convenience. In this event and upon request of City, Consultant will assemble the work product without charge and put it in order for proper filing and closing and deliver it to City. Consultant will be paid for work performed to the termination date; however, the total will not exceed the lump sum fee payable under this Agreement. City will make the final determination as to the portions of tasks completed and the compensation to be made.

17. Force Majeure.In the event that performance by either party is rendered impossible (permanently or temporarily) due to acts of war, acts of terrorism, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, or other natural occurrences, strikes, work slowdowns, lockouts (other than lockout by Consultant), or other similar acts to those described above or other causes beyond the reasonable control of such party, and without fault or negligence, said event shall excuse performance by such party, or in the case of temporary impossibility, shall excuse performance only for a period commensurate with the period of impossibility.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement upon any event that renders performance impossible. In such case, City shall be responsible for payment of compensation for the reasonable value of services rendered to the point at which this Agreement is terminated, but in no event to exceed the total lump sum fee payable under this Agreement.

18. Covenants Against Contingent Fees. Consultant warrants that Consultant has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working for Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement, and that Consultant has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or any other consideration contingent upon, or resulting from, the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, City will have the right to terminate this Agreement for nonperformance, or, in its discretion, to deduct from the Agreement price or consideration, or otherwise recover, the full amount of the fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fees, gift, or contingent fee.

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9 19. Claims And Lawsuits. By signing this Agreement, Consultant agrees that any Agreement claim submitted to City must be asserted as part of the Agreement process as set forth in this Agreement and not in anticipation of litigation or in conjunction with litigation.

Consultant acknowledges that if a false claim is submitted to City by Consultant, it may be considered fraud and Consultant may be subject to criminal prosecution. Consultant acknowledges that California Government Code sections 12650 et seq., the False Claims Act, applies to this Agreement and, provides for civil penalties where a person knowingly submits a false claim to a public entity. These provisions include false claims made with deliberate ignorance of the false information or in reckless disregard of the truth or falsity of information. If City seeks to recover penalties pursuant to the False Claims Act, it is entitled to recover its litigation costs, including attorney's fees. Consultant acknowledges that the filing of a false claim may subject Consultant to an administrative debarment proceeding as the result of which Consultant may be prevented to act as a Consultant on any public work or improvement for a period of up to five (5) years. Consultant acknowledges debarment by another jurisdiction is grounds for City to terminate this Agreement.

20. Certifications.The Consultant, under penalty of perjury, certifies that, except as noted below, he/she or any other person associated therewith in the capacity of owner, partner, director, officer, manager:
is not currently under suspension, debarment, voluntary exclusion, or determination of ineligibility by any Federal, State or local agency;
• has not been suspended, debarred, voluntarily excluded or determined ineligible by any Federal, State or local agency within the past 3 years; • does not have a proposed debarment pending; and
• has not been indicted, convicted, or had a civil judgment rendered against he/she/it by a court of competent jurisdiction in any matter involving fraud or official misconduct in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, state or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or state antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property within the past 3 years; and
are not presently indicted or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in the preceding paragraph; and
have not had one or more public transactions (Federal, State or local) terminated for cause or default within the past 3 years.

If there are any exceptions to this certification, insert the exceptions in the following space. [Supply exceptions on separate page]
For any exception noted above, indicate below to whom it applies, initiating agency, and dates of action.
[Attach separate page]
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction. The above certifications are part of this contract.

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10 Signing this agreement on the signature portion thereof shall also constitute signature of the above Certifications.
_________________________________ ___________________ Peter Bucknam, President (Date) Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc.

21. Jurisdiction, Venue and Governing Law. Any action at law or in equity brought by either of the Parties for the purpose of enforcing a right or rights provided for by this Agreement will be tried in a court of competent jurisdiction in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, and the Parties waive all provisions of law providing for a change of venue in these proceedings to any other county. This agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of California.

22. Testimony.Consultant will testify at City's request if litigation is brought against City in connection with Consultant's services under this agreement. Unless the action is brought by Consultant, or is based upon Consultant's actual or alleged negligence or other wrongdoing, City, upon prior written agreement with Consultant will compensate Consultant for time spent in preparation for testimony, testimony, and travel at Consultant's standard hourly rates at the time of actual testimony.

23. Waivers.The waiver by either Party of any breach or violation of any term, covenant, or condition of this Agreement or of any applicable law will not be deemed to be a waiver of such term, covenant, condition or law or of any subsequent breach or violation of same or of any other term, covenant, condition or law. The acceptance by either Party of any fee or other payment which may become due under this Agreement will not be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding breach or violation by the other Party of any term, covenant, or condition of this Agreement or any applicable law.

24. Authority.The individuals executing this Agreement and the instruments referenced in it on behalf of Consultant each represent and warrant that they have the legal power, right and actual authority to bind Consultant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

25. Severability.If any term, provision, condition or covenant of this Agreement or its application to any party or circumstances shall be held, to any extent, invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of the term, provision, condition or covenant to persons or circumstances other than those as to whom or which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected, and shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

26. Amendments.This Agreement may be modified or amended only be written document executed by both Consultant and City’s City Manager and approved as to form by the City Attorney. Such document shall expressly state that it is intended by the parties to amend the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

27. Confidentiality. All documents, reports, information, data, and exhibits prepared or assembled by Consultant in connection with the performance of the services pursuant to the Agreement are confidential until released by the City to the public, and the Consultant will not make any of these documents or information available to any individual or organization not employed by the Consultant or the City without the written consent of the City before any such release.

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11 28. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with any other written document referred to or contemplated by it embody the entire Agreement and understanding between the parties relating to the subject matter of it. The City Manager is authorized, in consultation with the City Attorney, to agree to non-material amendments to this Agreement. Neither this Agreement nor any of its provisions may be amended, modified, waived or discharged except in a writing signed by both parties.

29. Notices.Any notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be effective when delivered in person; and effective one (1) business day after delivery by facsimile transmission; and effective five (5) days after mailing by U.S. Mail, postage prepaid and properly addressed as follows:

To Consultant: Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc.
3548 Seagate Way, Suite 230
Oceanside, California 92056
Attn: Peter Bucknam, President
(760) 216-6529
(760) 216-6549 – fax.
www.bucknam-inc.com
To City: City of Compton
205 South Willowbrook Avenue
Compton, California 90220
Attn: Director, Public Works Department
(310) 605-5505
(310) 605-6326 – fax.

With copy to: City of Compton
205 South Willowbrook Avenue
Compton, California 90220
Attn: City Manager
In the event of any change of address, the moving party is obligated to notify the other party of the change of address in writing. Each party may amend, supplement and update the notice list to add, delete or replace any listed individuals; however, the amendment must be in writing.

30. Miscellaneous.No provision of this Agreement is to be interpreted for or against either party because that party or that party’s legal representative drafted such provision.

Should either party hereto, or any representative, successor or assign of either party hereto, resort to litigation to enforce the provisions of this Agreement, the party or parties prevailing in such litigation shall be entitled, in addition to such other relief as may be granted, to recover its or their reasonable attorney’s fees and costs in such litigation from the party or parties against whom enforcement is sought.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, CONSULTANT has executed this Agreement, and the CITY, by its City Manager, who is authorized to do so, has executed this Agreement.

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12 BUCKNAM INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP, INC.

CONSULTANT
Dated: _______________ By ___________________________________ Peter Bucknam, President
Approved by:

Dated: _______________ By _________________________________ Jerome Groomes, City Manager
Approved as to form:

By _________________________________ Dated: ______________ Eric J. Perrodin, City Attorney
ATTEST:

Dated: _______________ By __________________________________ Vernell McDaniel, City Clerk
September 6, 2023
Mr. John Strickland
Public Works Project Manager
City of Compton
205 South Willowbrook Avenue
Compton, CA 90220
Subject: Proposal for Pavement Management Program Services (FY 2023-24) Dear John:

It is our pleasure to submit our proposal to assist the City of Compton in the continued, proactive management of your Pavement Management Program (PMP). With the City continuing to move toward stronger infrastructure management methodologies through advanced pavement inspections, neighborhood maintenance scheduling, Capital Improvement reporting (CIP), and GIS management, Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc. has identified a proactive and cost efficient method to assist the City in updating the Compton PMP. Our team will focus our long-term PMP knowledge, extensive Compton - Los Angeles County experience and GIS/GPS technologies to optimize the City’s maintenance dollars by applying a manageable / reliable PMP methodology.

With Bucknam assisting the City with PMP services since 2013, our project staff can be relied upon to provide continued, outstanding service to the City. This will be accomplished by assisting the City in implementing a common-sense neighborhood M&R schedule, formulating a proactive Arterial CIP budget and providing realistic maintenance recommendations. Our firm is unique in that we provide:
Relevant and accurate PMP services based on our ongoing work with numerous Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego local agencies such as:
o31 Los Angeles County local agencies; 35% of LA County local agencies (e.g., El Segundo, Gardena, Rancho Palos Verdes, South Gate, Long Beach, Lynwood, Lomita)
o21 Orange County local agencies;
o15 San Diego/Inland Empire local agencies; and
oArmy Corps of Engineers ASTM D6433 compliant surveying, reporting and pavement analysis on an annual basis;
Our project manager has worked within the SoCal Pavement Management industry for over twenty-five (25) years and has worked extensively with MicroPAVER PMP software through turn-key data conversion projects to long-term, proactive pavement CIP scheduling that relies on accurate and cost-efficient bid documentation; Army Corps of Engineers ASTM D6433 compliant surveying, reporting and pavement analysis on an annual basis;
Project/engineering experience that brings the understanding that MicroPAVER results are not set in stone; we proactively use the available data to enhance budget forecasting and CIP/O&M project planning;
As Project Manager, my goal is not just to meet the requirements of this project but establish a living document (Arterial & Local pavement CIP submittal) that will be used throughout the term of the CIP as well as implement achievable long-term infrastructure management goals in coordination with City schedules.

Offeror: Bucknam Infrastructure Group, 3548 Seagate Way, Suite 230, Oceanside, CA 92056; Company FID # 45-2723662
Mr. Peter Bucknam (Project Manager) will be providing day-to-day operational and management services; he is authorized to sign the agreement for this contract. He can be contacted at 760-216-6529 (work) 714-501-1024 (cell) or email at peter@bucknam- inc.com. Mr. Steve Bucknam, P.E. (Principal) will be responsible for project oversight ([email protected]).

By selecting Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc., the City of Compton will continue to receive a strong, knowledgeable, innovative, and communicative team with the experience to update a cost-effective pavement management program. Our handpicked pavement management professionals are committed to delivering quality services to the City. We have already scheduled time for your project and eagerly await our kick-off meeting with City staff and you.

Respectfully submitted,
Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc.

Peter J. Bucknam
President/Project Manager
Project Understanding / Scope of Work
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Project Understanding / Approach
As the City of Compton infrastructure matures, the City’s staff is striving to update the City’s Pavement Management Program (PMP) through cost effective condition surveys, engineering cost evaluation, Arterial CIP and “neighborhood” budgetary reporting and work history updates within the PMP database. Bucknam’s experience through adherence to scope, schedule and cost have proven itself over the past ten (10) years of PMP service to Compton Public Works.

The City requires a team that will continue to not only resurvey the defined sections using cost- conscious methodologies but will create a comprehensive program that includes the enhancement of your multi-year PMP CIP, neighborhood maintenance, essential data for PS&E bid document preparation, stewardship of the PMP, GIS links to the PMP, and the knowledge of the inner workings of the MicroPAVER software.

Bucknam will provide these services through our proactive and accurate implementation of your PMP; we will address the City’s primary goals of:
Updating MicroPAVER with 2023-24 inspections, work history and maintenance data; Enhancing the Compton PMP database with 2020 to 2023 work history data entries; Surveying 215 miles of Arterial, Collector and Local streets; provide variance PCI reporting based upon 2020 PCI’s vs. 2023;
oVerifying / Updating pavement centerline and SF data (PMP vs. GIS); oGenerating 2023-24 Pavement Condition Index (PCI) ratings for each segment; Developing a proactive preventative slurry seal / overlay rehabilitation schedules based on existing capital funding;
Establishing solid recommendations for current / future maintenance needs; Utilizing the City’s existing funding to generate a baseline five (5) year Capital Improvement Program (CIP);
Recommending alternative maintenance budgets that demonstrate realistic return-on- investments (ROI), i.e., “Actual” budget model, Maintain PCI, Increase PCI models, etc.

We have defined detailed phases to the scope of work in accordance to the City’s goals;

1. Project Implementation

2. Client Satisfaction

3. Project Schedule

4. Scope of Work (Major Tasks)
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1) Project Implementation
TASK 1.1: Project Kickoff
The first step in implementing a successful pavement management program truly resides in frequent communication and timely scheduled data updates. For the City of Compton it will be essential to establish, up front, the Public Works CIP pavement management priorities. Our team will set a Project Kickoff meeting once the notice-to-proceed is given.

The essential PMP topics to be discussed will include the review and assessment of the existing MicroPAVER pavement plan/data, expectations of the project, METRO compliance, annual survey areas, new construction, PCI range/maintenance triggers, data quality and condition, current pavement procedures, review of schedule/budget and desired service levels.

During the project several project assessment meetings and project status meetings will be held to ensure that the major scope tasks and project schedule are being adhered too.

Deliverable: Meeting minutes, revised project schedule (if necessary) TASK 1.2: Project Status Meetings - Quality Control Program Status Meetings and Progress Reports
Minimum of three meetings during the project (kickoff, field, and status meetings) – approx. eight (8) hours; Field review meetings; Monthly progress status reports will be delivered to City project manager.

Quality Control (QC)
We will use a statistical sampling approach for measuring the quality of our field technician’s work. In this manner, 10 percent of the original annual surveys will be re- surveyed by an independent survey crew, supervised by a field supervisor, and the results will be compared to the original surveys (this will include 22 miles of arterial/collector/local QC). Our QC process involves checking the field crews’ work in a “blind study” fashion. Quality control checks will be performed to make sure that all field personnel are properly collecting distresses and pavement quantities for the defined street segments.

PCI variance reporting will be performed where previous PCI data will be compared to newly inspected 2023 PCI data; if PCI’s vary more than ten (10) points per year Bucknam staff will assess the potential cause through unrecorded work history, accelerated pavement deterioration, etc. Bucknam will record any discrepancies between the previous and current PMP databases.

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Since we are collecting distress information on our field Tablets with the Compton PMP database live, our staff will perform several quality control tests within the pavement management software using a sample set of the City of Compton’s street distress data.

This will ensure that all system and analysis settings as well as City recommendations and standards are being followed. Over the past two years, Bucknam has submitted over fifty (50) METRO/OCTA compliant reports for LA and Orange County municipalities, they include:

Our surveys follow the accepted ASTM D6433 procedure requirements. Our staff attends the OCTA PMP Distress Training Classes held in each year, 2011 thru 2023.

In February 2023 our staff was acknowledged as “qualified inspectors and firm” to prepare PMP’s compliant with the OCTA Countywide Pavement Management Guidelines (this certification/compliance runs through June 2025).

Additionally, Bucknam was selected by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) in the Fall of 2021 to perform a 10-year Pavement Management Plan analysis on ALL 35 Orange County local agencies PMP’s.
2) Client Satisfaction
TASK 2.1: Project Deliverables
Shown throughout our Scope of Work, each Task is summarized with project deliverables.

Client satisfaction will derive from frequent communication with the Project Manager and key staff members from the Public Works department. Project success is created by delivering on three main factors;

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1) Adherence to scope tasks and deliverables
2) Performing to the standard set by the Project Schedule; and 3) Controlling costs. Our Project Manager will follow each of these factors throughout the duration of the project
Deliverable: Project Status Updates, as stated in Task 1.2 3) Project Schedule
TASK 3.1: Work Flow / Project Schedule
Our project schedule shows each major task identified in our scope of work, as well as quality control milestones and meetings. Bucknam currently has ample, certified staff to apply to this project in order to meet an aggressive schedule (three field technicians will drive the proactive schedule).

We anticipate the annual PMP services to start in October and will be completed by May of the following year. See key milestone dates from the project schedule below (fiscal year will change accordingly):
Project Kickoff – October, 2023
Survey Completion – April, 2024
Delivery of draft PMP – April, 2024
City comments returned to Consultant – May, 2024
Delivery of City CIP Final Report – late May, 2024
oAll necessary METRO data, City reporting and revenue projections will be submitted May, 2024
Publication of MicroPAVER – Any time after acceptance of Final PMP oOne copy of the MicroPAVER database will be delivered
oAll pavement and GIS data pertinent to the project deliverables will be submitted with the Final PMP report
4) Scope of Work (Major Tasks)
TASK 4.1: Update Maintenance and Rehabilitation History The City will provide Bucknam a complete listing of all major work (overlay, slurry, etc.) in order to update specific section work histories and PCI ratings.

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Bucknam will review all maintenance and rehabilitation projects completed and/or scheduled by the City since the last update in 2020; this will include work history updates on arterials/collectors and locals (current database shows March 2020 as last work history events).

Our staff will enter the necessary work history updates as mentioned above (i.e. data entry of maintenance / rehabilitation activities) into your MicroPAVER software. Once the project is completed, our staff will upload the necessary PMP database files at the City.

Deliverable: Update PMP data, Work History report
TASK 4.2: Pavement Condition Surveys
First and foremost, the assessment of the City’s pavement segmentation is one of the key priorities for this project. With three years between major inspections it will be essential to verify that all Arterial, Collector and Local segmentation is up-to-date and that section SF quantities are verified, accurate and reliable.

Once the pavement segmentation has
been assessed and verified, the
necessary 215 miles of Arterial, Collector
and Local inspections will be performed.

It is the City’s desire to survey all
pavement sections this fiscal year.

Our survey methodology will include the
following approach based on the ASTM
D6433 guidelines:

1. Walking - All sections are surveyed through “two-pass test” walking methodologies. AC/PCC distress types will be collected based upon actual surface conditions and physical characteristics of the segment.

Surveying methods will be conducted by remaining consistent with ASTM D6433 & the Army Corp of Engineers AC/PCC sampling guidelines while being flexible to City requirements.

All sample locations are observed through walking surveys; samples areas will cover 20% of the total section area and will be 2,500 SF +/- 1,000 SF in size. According to the City’s request the following pavement sections are to be surveyed for the upcoming 2023 PMP update:
The inspection of approximately 215 miles of Arterial / Collector and Local segments will be performed;
Recent overlay rehabilitation will reduce total mileage of survey – TBD; Our use of Tablet-based units allows our staff to collect pavement data with the City of Compton’s PMP database live in the field. At the end of the day all electronic data is transferred to our office for quality control and management.

Project Understanding / Scope of Work
City of Compton 1-6
2023-24 Pavement Management Program
Roadway Verification Survey - A listing of the field attribute data that is updated/verified during the survey for the pavement management database is listed below:

2. Field Attribute Data (updated and/or verified)
Street name, from/to, indicating the assigned limits of the section Historical PCI tracking from previous inspections and 2023 PCI inspections Segment rank, length, width, and total true area of the section

3. Conditional data will be evaluated for all street segments and will include:
MicroPAVER 20 AC & 19 PCC distresses by type, severity and sample area Sampling/conditional data typically pulled from within edge-of-pavement to edge- of pavement
PCI ratings (0-100), taking into account the surface condition, level of distress

4. Section Distress and PCI Reporting
Once inspections are completed, we will generate a draft Pavement Condition Index (PCI) Report for City staff to review. The City and our staff will review these reports to ensure that all inventory data is correct and the project is running smoothly.

Our submittal will include:
PCI Variance report comparing 2020 PCI’s to 2023 PCI’s Street centerline miles and pavement area
Current 2023-24 street network Pavement Condition Index ratings Pavement segment tabular listing for the entire street network PCI Report – sorted by PCI (worst to best)
PCI Report – sorted alphabetically
Deliverable: Citywide PCI Reports (65% and 100% status PCI reports)

DEVELOP RECOMMENDED IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
TASK 4.3: Maintenance & CIP/ Budgetary Analysis
We will assist the City in developing the most cost-effective preventative maintenance, repair and rehabilitation strategies possible. This will be accomplished by meeting with the City to discuss and strategize maintenance activities that are currently being used by the City.

Based on the City’s current AC & PCC applications used we will conduct an historical and prospective analysis on the conditional and financial impact these practices have on the pavement network.

Project Understanding / Scope of Work
City of Compton 1-7
2023-24 Pavement Management Program
Based on our fiscal and deterioration analysis, we will present our results and recommendations to City staff. This analysis will become an essential building block for the projected five-year CIP/maintenance programs.

We will establish/update a maintenance/rehabilitation “decision tree” that will be used to generate pavement recommendations that match current fiscal year maintenance approaches/City practices.

This will be accomplished by assessing/updating the unique and individual PCI ranges and deterioration curves within MicroPAVER based on functional class (i.e. arterial, collector, local) and age.

Our staff will review the Compton’s deterioration curves that have been developed based on historical pavement inspections, surface type, and road class. The curves will be updated based on 2023-24 pavement conditions. The strategies that are typically reviewed are rehabilitation, reconstruction, localized maintenance, slurry seals, the expected improvement in pavement condition and the life-cycle extensions that would result. All application unit costs will be integrated into MicroPAVER and will be derived from the most recent construction bids. We will account for inflation rates when long-term revenues projections are made.

Our Project Manager and Principal will work closely with City in defining repair and rehabilitation strategies during each fiscal year. Once the repair/rehabilitation strategies have been defined, the identification of a five-year Forecast Maintenance & Rehabilitation (FMR) schedule will be generated. The recommended budget scenarios will be identified on the basis of several criteria:
Assessment and review of the City’s Pavement CIP
Present pavement conditions; Desired levels of service and available resources Projected / Forecasted PCI’s per section
Cost benefit of individual strategies (e.g. maintain/increase PCI in 5-years, etc.) Future routine maintenance needs based on projected deterioration rates The primary emphasis of this task is to maximize the scheduling of street improvements using the most cost-effective strategies available and taking into account life-cycle cost analysis.

Additionally, our staff will also review and recommend an Local Zone cycle; this will allow us to proactively schedule localized maintenance/rehabilitation efforts throughout the CIP.

A working “draft” Final Report will be generated for City staff to review. The report will include an executive summary, the PCI Report as well as draft budgetary findings and recommendations.

Deliverable: One (1) digital copy of the Draft Pavement Management Program Report TASK 4.4: Citywide CIP / METRO Compliance Budget Reports We will deliver the Final Report to the City which will be essential for staff reference / use as well as presented in a way that is beneficial for elected officials/upper management. This report will assist the City in complying with METRO.

Project Understanding / Scope of Work
City of Compton 1-8
2023-24 Pavement Management Program
The report will be prepared in a format that uses the information delivered by MicroPAVER in conjunction with the information and analysis performed by our team. The report will provide the City with information on:
Current inventory and pavement conditions indices (PCI) for all road classes Projected annual rehabilitation programs for street maintenance for a 5-yr period (Arterial / Local Forecast Maintenance Reports FY 2024-2029) that show the largest return on investment and acceptable levels of service;
oThis will include a minimum of three (3) total scenarios; Modeling and comparison of budget scenarios typically include:
Current / Actual budget 5-year projection
Maintain current PCI within 5-years
Increase current PCI within 5-years
Local Zone preventative maintenance/rehabilitation schedule/mapping Strategies and recommendations for the City’s maintenance programs, including a preventative maintenance schedule;
A detailed breakdown of deferred maintenance (backlog); and Supporting documentation required by METRO
Deliverable: One (1) digital copy of the Final Pavement PMP Report (.pdf), will be sent to the City. Bucknam will also provide final digital copies of the project related GIS files.

TASK 4.5: PMP – GIS Link / Mapping
As an enhancement and proactive approach to this project, our staff will update the existing Pavement-GIS link between MicroPAVER and the City’s GIS system. Bucknam currently has the 2020 PMP-GIS shapefile in-hand; this allows our staff to immediately utilize the file and prepare for internal PMP editing, sur vey and reporting. Our staff will review, with City staff, all ongoing upcoming capital projects that may impact the GIS mapping delivered for this project. The maps described below will be incorporated into the City’s Final PMP report:
PCI values for every section
5-yr Arterial / Local Rehabilitation and Slurry Seal
Programs
Functional classification maps
Once the City has approved the Pavement Condition Report, we will update the necessary MicroPAVER-GIS linkages (street names will be shown on all maps).

Project Understanding / Scope of Work
City of Compton 1-9
2023-24 Pavement Management Program
By using the unique ID’s within the PMP and the City’s ESRI street shapefile ID’s, we will update the one-to-one match for each pavement section in the GIS. Our staff will coordinate all project deliveries with the Public Works and the GIS division to ensure that the most current and accurate PMP-GIS maps are represented within the City’s GIS enterprise.

Deliverable: Complete GIS files/themes based on list above (project .mxd/shapefiles).

TASK 4.6: Compton MyRoads® PMP Web-Portal
Compton MyRoads™ Web-Portal – Bucknam’s MyRoads® PMP web-portal is a great match for the Compton PMP today and for the future. Our application brings your PMP data to life within a dynamic dashboard!
Bucknam now provides all our PMP clients with a unique and agency driven “MyRoads®” web- portal that provides instantaneous access to your pavement management database. This “dashboard” allows users to toggle through individual sections via GIS Lasso map selections, zone queries, rank selection and PCI ranges to review all section metrics, latest/previous inspections, work histories and filtered PCI reports. To cap it off, your selections/queries also generate preliminary engineering costs estimations for slurry, overlay and reconstruction projects and provides you with the predictive PCI as if the work is complete.

Bucknam has shown the 2021 Compton
MyRoads® account actively working!
This tool will be accessed by City staff
simply through a Username/Password
methodology. As changes are made to
the Compton PMP database the
MyRoads® dataset is changed to reflect
work history edits, PCI inspections and
section changes.

In summary, MyRoads® allows the user
perform the following dynamic functions:
Query specific pavement
segment(s) to view
current/historic PCI, work history
inspection;
Filter for pavement sections within a defined zone, PCI range and/or functional class; Select a pavement section or grouping of section through the on-board GIS tool; Enter slurry, overlay & reconstruction unit costs to determine preliminary cost of maintenance and resulting citywide PCI

Project Understanding / Scope of Work
City of Compton 1-10
2023-24 Pavement Management Program
oDisplay critical street / sidewalks / signs / ROW assets along pavement section(s) that are critical to Engineering Bid development and solicitation (ADA ramps, utilities, manholes, trees, etc.
Displays all final GIS project maps (PCI, work history, 7-yr forecasted maintenance, etc.) Bucknam will train Compton staff on the simply use of the MyRoads® dashboard.

TASK 4.7: As-Needed PMP – GIS Services
Pavement Management Program / GIS Support Services
With the City implementing a triennial PMP management schedule Bucknam will provide annual As-Needed PMP support that will cover data previously submitted by our staff. If additional services outside the identified scope of work above are requested Bucknam will provide timely and proactive services to the City. Our typical As-Needed services include:
Additional budget scenarios, general reporting, deterioration studies Additional visual inspections above the mileage amount indicated in Task 4.2 Additional pavement management – GIS mapping
Additional MicroPAVER training, operational use
Additional ROW asset management/inventory services (signs, sidewalks, etc.) GIS Enterprise assessment, management, implementation, support The agreement will include the provision of onsite and telephone support for the City staff. We have indicated a common proposed fee with our proposed fee; if requested work efforts are projected to exceed that amount Bucknam will negotiate the appropriate fee to complete requested additional work.

Deliverable: Remote and on-site technical support
Project Understanding / Scope of Work
City of Compton 1-11
2023-24 Pavement Management Program
Proposed Fee
Task Items 1 through 4 can be accomplished on a time and materials, not-to-exceed basis in accordance with the standard hourly rate schedule attached. Our anticipated fee including labor and reimbursable expenses is projected to be $66,794 for an eight-month period.

Should the City desire to increase the service level above the hours outlined above for the Task items 1 through 4 or require other services not described herein, a fee adjustment would be negotiated and mutually agreed upon by both parties. We have included our fee schedule below for the City’s consideration.

Project Understanding / Scope of Work
City of Compton 1-12
2023-24 Pavement Management Program
Standard Hourly Rate Schedule
Category Rate
Principal $ 295
Senior Project Manager 215
Pavement Management Project Manager 200
Management Analyst 170
Project Engineer / Planner 165
Sr. Engineer / GIS Manager / Sr. Inspector 160
Assistant Engineer / Sr. Technician / GIS Analyst / Inspector 155 CADD Operator 110
Field Technician 104
Administrative Assistant 100
Clerical / Word Processing 90
Reimbursables
Mileage $0.75/mile
Subconsultant Services Cost + 15%
Reproduction Cost + 15%
Travel & Subsistence Cost + 15%
Fees & Permits Cost + 15%
Computer Services (External) Cost + 15%
Rates Effective 7/1/23
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMPTON

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN

AGREEMENT WITH AND ESTABLISH A PURCHASE ORDER TO THE

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR ROADWAY PAVEMENT

IMPROVEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY-
SEVEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS ($437,800.00)

SUMMARY
The City Council will consider a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with and establish a purchase order to the County of Los Angeles for Roadway Pavement Improvements within the City of Compton and/or jurisdictionally shared segments between the County of Los Angeles and the City of Compton in the amount of Four Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($437,800.00).

BACKGROUND
The County of Los Angeles (County) will be initiating the Rosewood-139 th Street, Et. Al.

Phase II (Project) whose primary objective is to improve pavement on 4.15 miles of residential roads. The proposed work includes: pavement resurfacing, roadway reconstruction, parkway improvements (trees, driveway aprons, sidewalk repairs), curb ramp upgrades, and cross-gutters repair and reconstruction. The Project will improve quality of life for residents and lessen wear and tear on vehicles. This project will also help to preserve natural resources by using recycled and in-place materials, resulting in cost savings and reduction in greenhouse gas energy, and landfill deposition. The County estimates that they will start construction during Summer 2024.

The cost of the Project is currently estimated to be Twelve Million Nine Hundred Ten Thousand ($12,910,000.00), with the City’s share estimated to be Three Hundred Ninety- Eight Thousand Dollars ($398,000.00), and the County’s share estimated to be Twelve Million Five Hundred Twelve Thousand Dollars ($12,512,000.00). The cost of the Project includes the costs of Preliminary Engineering, Cost of Construction Contract, and the Costs of Construction Administration.

The County will be performing or causing to be performed Preliminary Engineering, Solicitation of Construction Bids and Award of the Construction Contract, and Contract Administration for the Project. The City is only required to pay its share for work that is performed within City limits or jurisdictionally shared segments between the City and the County.

12.12.12. Staff Report – Resolution Authorizing County of Los Angeles Agreement (Pavement Improvements)
November 7, 2023