Melding Safety, Efficiency, and Sensitivity
In addition to our innovative engineering solutions and resource management practices, what sets Psomas apart is our ability to "think outside the box" and, where appropriate, leverage existing data sources that provide key information to help our clients succeed. The specific principles that guide our work include:
f Utilize the best available, current science for informed decision making. f Concentrate on acquiring new information that improves slope stability/safety, longevity, and improved ecosystem function for the area.
f Designate in-house professionals in the areas of environmental planning and CEQA documentation, restoration ecology, botany, wildlife biology, regulatory services, cultural resources, engineering, and construction management for efficient and strategic solutions. f Rethink and retool as part of an assertive adaptive management approach. Habitat restoration is not a one-size/one-type-fits-all practice. Being open-minded and creative, while remaining science-based, helps to produce desirable project results. f Plan for the long game: The process of restoring and managing the slopes will take time and "active patience." When we observe superior results in one area, these methods can potentially be applied in other areas.
f Positively engage with the City of Costa Mesa and your community partners and stakeholders.
Build on the experience gathered during the Fairview Park Master Plan Update process. f Look to share information and potential solutions with adjacent partners with similar interests/ needs in providing resource protection/community enjoyment (e.g., OC Public Works and Parks) as appropriate, while prioritizing clear, responsive, and responsible communication with City staff.
Our attached proposal identifies the following items:
f Background and Project Summary
f Project Approach and Methodology
f Project Schedule
f Qualifications & Experience
f Financial Capacity
f Key Personnel
f Cost Proposal
We have reviewed the Sample Professional Service Agreement and have proposed minor modifications for your consideration in Section 9. We have received Addendum No. 1, dated June 17 , 2025, and the Questions and Answers dated July 8 , 2025. The Psomas office located at 5 Hutton Centre Drive, Suite 300, Santa Ana, California 92707 is our closest office to the City of Costa Mesa and will serve as the office from which the project will be managed.
Thank you in advance for taking the time to select the best candidate suited for this endeavor. As a Vice President, Alia Hokuki, AICP , is authorized to sign the City of Costa Mesa’s contract for Psomas.
Richard B. Lewis III, ENV SP , the Project Manager for this contract, will be the primary contact person responsible for day-to-day management for the services pursuant to this proposal and can be contacted at [email protected], or 626.808.5427 .
Sincerely,
Alia Hokuki, AICP Ric hard B. Lewis III, ENV SP
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2 1. Delete Schedule of Events : Schedule of Events: This Request For Proposal shall be governed by the following schedule:
2. Deadline for Written Questions June 19, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
3. Responses to Questions Posted June 28 , 2025, 5:00 p.m
4. Proposals are Due July 8 , 2025, by 10:00 a.m.
5. Interviews (if held) TBD 2025
6. Approval of Contract October 2025 (tentatively)
7. **All dates are subject to change at the discretion of the City. .
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8. Replace Schedule of Evets : Schedule of Events: This Request For Proposal shall be governed by the following schedule:
9. Deadline for Written Questions June 26, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
10. Responses to Questions Posted July 8, 2025, 5:00 p.m
11. Proposals are Due July 15, 2025, by 10:00 a.m.
12. Interviews (if held) August 2025
13. Approval of Contract October 2025 (tentatively)
14. **All dates are subject to change at the discretion of the City. •
All other provisions of the request for proposal shall remain in their entirety.
Vendors hereby acknowledge receipt and understanding of the above Addendum.
Complete and submit this Addendum with your proposal.
____________________________ ____________________________ Signature Date Company Name
____________________________ ____________________________ Typed Name and Title Address
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City State Zip
Psomas
5 Hutton Centre Drive, Suite 300
Santa Ana, CA 92707
July 15, 2025
Alia Hokuki, AICP
Vice President/Principal-in-Charge
Psomas also acknowledges receipt and understanding of Addendum 2 which includes the Q&A's and the Mandatory Pre-Proposal meeting Sign-in Sheet. 663
One of the first objectives of the Fairview Park
Master Plan Update is to “Protect, preserve, and
enhance the unique natural and cultural resources
of Fairview Park as a passive open space park.” The
proposed activities of performing comprehensive
design and environmental planning services
and developing a comprehensive set of plans,
specifications, and estimates for the Fairview Park
West Bluff Restoration Project (“project”) require
a consulting team that works collaboratively
both internally and externally with the City and
the community. Open lines of communication
and information sharing will be key in addressing
the variety of technical issues (geology,
engineering, biology, restoration ecology, cost
estimating, regulatory permitting, archeology, and
environmental planning) and stakeholder concerns.
The existing information (Master Plan, Measure
AA, etc.) on these technical issues will be relied on
heavily to provide consistency regarding subject
analysis and cost efficiencies.
The City of Costa Mesa’s Parks and Community
Services Department is committed to enhancing
the community through the delivery of innovative
recreational programs; quality parks and facilities;
and services that promote social, physical and
emotional well-being. The City’s largest park,
Fairview Park, provides unique resources to
the public, including special status habitat and
species, protected cultural resources, regional
connection to adjacent open space, passive
recreational opportunities, model glider flying,
volunteering and citizen science opportunities,
and model train riding. Protecting, preserving,
and enhancing the unique natural and cultural
resources of this exceptional park facility are key
to the City and a major objective of the Master
Plan Update for the park. The protection of the
West Bluff is in alignment with the objectives of
the Master Plan Update and will demonstrate the
City’s environmental stewardship of these lands for
current and future generations.
The Psomas team has developed a Scope of Work
(outlined in Section 2) to gather and evaluate
information regarding the seven identified
geological features and develop a design solution
that improves the geotechnical stability of the west
Background & Project Summary1
bluffs. Given the site’s environmental sensitivity
(biological/cultural/geological/recreational/
etc.), Psomas will rely on design elements and
stabilization solutions that avoid and minimize
adverse impacts to existing resources where
feasible. The close collaboration between Psomas'
engineers and habitat restoration specialists will
facilitate the work products delivering an integrated
engineering and ecological restoration solution that
supports the long-term stability and integrity of
the Fairview Park west bluffs, while preserving the
site’s unique natural character and environmental
resources.
A summary of the key work elements (discussed
in detail in Section 2) to be completed by the
Psomas team include:
f Project Coordination and Document Review
f Site Design Evaluations (Geotechnical/
Geographic/Biologic)
f Design Development (Engineering/Habitat
Restoration)
f Quantities and Cost Estimates
f Resource Consultation and Environmental
Permitting
f Cultural Resource Management Plan
f Final Design, Construction Documents and
Bid Package
f CEQA Documentation
f Public Outreach
f Bidding and Construction Support
The following will be our guiding project objectives
in the execution of the Scope of Work deliverables
outlined in this proposal:
f Confirm the geotechnical integrity of bluff
features, focusing on preserving the longevity
and stability of these areas
f Mitigate erosion and associated risks to park trails
and other features in the project vicinity
f Restore and enhance the ecological integrity of
bluff features
f Develop sustainable solutions for bluff features
that promote native habitat for wildlife and
minimize environmental impacts
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The Psomas team approach and methodology
to completing the Scope of Work tasks outlined
in the RFP for the project has been provided
below. We have focused our approach and
methodologies around three specific Goals and
Objectives:
f Safety = improve the geotechnical
stability of the west bluffs, and mitigate
erosion and associated risks onsite
f Efficiency = rely on previously collected
information/data and sustainable
solutions, critical for cost control
f Sensitivity = understand and respect
the onsite natural and cultural resources
by minimizing potential impacts and
restoring or enhancing native habitats
TASK 1. PROJECT COORDINATION AND
DOCUMENT REVIEW
Important to the successful delivery of a
project is implementing our Scope of Work,
Schedule, and Cost Controls in compliance with
the requirements of, and to the satisfaction of,
the City. Upon project kick-off, the tasks within
this Scope of Work will be further discussed
with the City and the Psomas team to provide
any required clarity. As the Scope of Work will
Project Approach & Methodology2
direct the action items for all tasks proposed,
it is imperative that it is kept updated and
any changes in approach and direction are
documented. T asks completed as part of the
Scope of Work will be communicated with the
City at regular intervals to facilitate project
deliverables and complete an integrated
design.
Psomas envisions a synergistic working
relationship with the City that would enable the
process to progress efficiently, while facilitating
exchange of ideas; knowledge gathering;
transfer of information; and partnering on the
common objective of providing the detailed
design and implementation plans on time, and
within budget. Key components our team will
execute include establishing a communication
protocol with the City staff, and technical leads
to enable project -critical information to be
efficiently and accurately conveyed and confirm
roles/responsibilities are clear for efficient
management of assignments and quality
control of services and deliverables.
Cost efficiency is a key component of the
project. The City has and will provide valuable
information (as outlined in the RFP) that will be
thoroughly reviewed. Upon completion of the
document review process, the Psomas team
will meet with the City to discuss any critical
items that may be lacking that would support
the project deliverables and discuss potential
solutions to obtain the required information in
the most cost -efficient manner possible.
TASK 2. SITE DESIGN EVALUATIONS
Geotechnical Resources
GMU will conduct a field investigation to
establish the existing site conditions and
potential design constraints of the subject
site. Based on a detailed review of the available
geotechnical information of the site, GMU has
identified the level of effort required to provide
long-term slope stabilization. The approach is
summarized below:
f Conduct three (3) days of bucket auger and/
or mud-rotary holes to a depth of 50 to
80 feet below grade at the top of the bluff.
These borings will be logged and reviewed by
GMU.
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f Excavate one (1) day of shallow test pits
at the bluff faces to obtain surficial soil
samples.
f Conduct laboratory tests, including
Moisture & Density, Gradation, Atterberg
Limits, Direct Shear, Expansion Index,
and Corrosion tests will be performed on
collected samples.
f Provide geotechnical analyses that includes:
Three (3) geotechnical sections at
the major bluff failures and one (1)
standardized section for the other
smaller erosion features.
Communication with Psomas and
City regarding the possible mitigation
alternatives
Analyze stability of the bluff under static,
seismic, and surficial erosion condition
for (a) existing conditions and (b) up to
three (3) potential mitigation alternatives.
Key issues that will be addressed by GMU
include:
f Recommendations for drainage overtopping
bluff edge
f Collapse of bluff face
f Erodible soils
f Recommendations for instability from
burrowing and bioturbation.
GMU will provide a complete and
comprehensive geotechnical analysis report
to Psomas for use in preparation of the
design plans outlined in T ask 3. The report
will summarize field and laboratory findings,
analysis, slope stabilization and restoration
options, site preparation requirements,
excavation requirements, remedial grading
requirements, engineered fill specifications,
slope reinforcement requirements, and
subsurface drainage recommendations. In
addition,GMU will coordinate with the Psomas
engineering team to perform a technical review
of the design plans outlined in T ask 3.
Topography, Land Use, and Utility Resources
Psomas' GIS specialists will rely on existing
databases (i.e. County of Orange, aerial
photography, etc.) and City provided data (i.e.,
current/proposed infrastructure, pedestrian/
vehicle circulation, previously documented
sensitive resources [biological/cultural],
land uses, etc.) to develop GIS files and can
graphically illustrate the limitations and
opportunities to project implementation.
Biological Resources
Prior to the field visit, Psomas will conduct a
literature review to determine the species that
may have potential to occur on the project site
or immediate vicinity. The literature review will
include:
f Database search of the California Natural
Diversity Database (CNDDB)
f Database search of the Electronic Inventory
of the California Native Plant Society
f Special status species lists from the
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
(CDFW)
f Critical habitat maps for each federally
listed Endangered or Threatened species
potentially occurring in the vicinity of the
Project site
f Previous biological studies, permitting,
and other environmental documentation
prepared for the park site or publicly available
for adjacent areas.
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Upon completion of the GIS database
review and literature review compilation
described above, a biologist will conduct
a general walkover survey to describe the
current condition of the project site. The
dominant species for each vegetation type
will be recorded, and disturbances noted (if
applicable). Plant and wildlife species observed
during the survey will be recorded in field notes.
The location of any notable observations will
be recorded with a Global Positioning System
(GPS) unit or an iPad. The biologist will assess
the potential for special status plant and wildlife
species to occur based on observations and
field notes taken during the survey. Any special
status plant or wildlife species observed will be
reported to the CNDDB per requirements of
the surveying Biologist’s permits.
Upon completion of the evaluations described
above, Psomas will prepare a memorandum
that identifies any significant project
constraints or opportunities in the restoration
design solution for the geotechnical stability
of the west bluffs. A biological resource
memorandum will describe potential issues
regarding
f Native revegetation
f Avoidance/minimization of impacts on
sensitive resources
f Recommendations (as appropriate) for
sensitive construction practices and
community engagement.
TASK 3. DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Engineering Design
Psomas will prepare Design Development
Plans to include an Existing Conditions Plan,
Site Preparation Plan, Grading and Slope
Stabilization Plan, Engineered Fill Sections,
Drainage Plan, and Erosion Control Plan.
The design will be coordinated with, follow
the recommendation of, and be reviewed by
GMU. 30% Design Development Plans will
include up to two (2) alternatives for slope
stabilization at each location, as appropriately
determined by GMU. Following the 30% Design
Development, Psomas will coordinate with
the City to determine the most appropriate
design to be further developed into 60%, 90%,
and 100% Design Development Plans. These
plans will include design development level
considerations for utilities (sanitary sewer,
water, and storm drain), existing cultural and
archeological resources (provided by the City
and Psomas' Cultural Resource Manager),
site preparation, compaction methods and
equipment specifications (provided by GMU),
and slope reinforcement (also provided by the
GMU). The Design Development phase will
incorporate close coordination with Psomas
Resource Management and Environmental
Planning team members and GMU to minimize
the level of disturbance while maximizing
long-term slope stability, all while anticipating
construction site staging and access needs.
For each Design Development deliverable,
Psomas will provide response and revision to
City comments (one (1) round of responses per
deliverable milestone).
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Exclusions:
f Traffic control or pedestrian circulation
mitigation plans
f New utility service connections or pump
station designs
f Irrigation designs, calculations, or plans
f Demolition or phasing plans
f Structural engineering design/calculations-
Should GMU recommend remediation efforts
that require a structural engineer, this work
would be an additional service
Habitat Restoration Design
Psomas’ approach to habitat restoration design
will incorporate best -science and our deep
knowledge of the resources of the immediate
Park vicinity and the coastal resources of
Orange County. We are familiar with, and will
carefully reference, existing site documentation
included within the Biological Resources
T echnical Report (2025), the City’s Fairview
Park Master Plan and habitat restoration
opportunities identified therein, and other key
resources.
The revegetation implementation plan
(Plan) will focus on native plant palettes and
methods to provide both short -and longer -
term root development to augment the slope
stabilization provided via geotechnical solutions
and—importantly—also compatible with these
engineering solutions. The plant palettes will be
carefully developed to achieve continuity with
existing key plant species growing in similar,
nearby conditions within the park (i.e., similar
slope, aspect, soils) toward best performance
results. The plant palettes will be consistent
with the City’s Fairview Park Master Plan. The
Plan will recommend that plant materials of
local genetic origin be collected and installed as
part of project implementation, to confirm that
the revegetated areas have genetic continuity
with existing plant populations. It is not
anticipated that a line irrigation system will be
provided to the revegetation areas, partly due
to the risk of erosion in the event of line failure.
Instead, strategic seed mixes will be proposed
that include:
f A diverse mix of shrubs, broad-leaf perennials
herbs, and annual/perennial grasses
f An ecologically suitable fiber/binder matrix to be
applied via hydroseeding.
The Plan will identify and prioritize the removal
of existing stands of non-native invasive
plant species within the project footprint.
The restoration approach may also include
plantings of locally-harvested, non-irrigated
cuttings of native cactus (coast cholla; coastal
prickly-pear).
Ecologically suitable erosion control materials
will be specified—e.g., the use of plastic mesh-
encased fiber rolls will be avoided, as these
products can fatally trap wildlife such as lizards
and snakes and small mammals. The Plan will
address the need for remedial measures such
as soil patching, re-seeding, and other methods
to improve damaged or non-performing
portions of the project sites, to be developed
and monitored by a qualified ecologist in
collaboration with City staff.
The Plan will set forth a suitable maintenance
and monitoring approach for the revegetation
areas, including a description of qualified
contractors/monitors, and the frequency,
timing, duration (years), and documentation
(e.g., memoranda/reports) associated
with these activities. Project success will
be determined by the achievement of
performance criteria to be set forth in the Plan,
such as the counted/measured or estimated
plant species diversity and percent cover on the
revegetated areas. The Plan will recommend a
program of regular photo documentation from
permanent photo stations—i.e., coordinates
established via GPS equipment—to visually
assess the progress of slope revegetation
and naturalization over time. Importantly, the
Plan will specify maintenance and monitoring
methods and schedules that avoid adverse
impacts to sensitive biological resources such
as nesting birds.
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TASK 4. PREPARATION OF QUANTITIES
AND COST ESTIMATES
The Psomas team will provide itemized
preliminary and final construction quantity
and cost estimates during the design process.
A preliminary cost estimate will be prepared
at the 30% design stage, and detailed cost
estimates will be provided at 60%, 90%, and
100% design submittals and a final estimate
upon final submittal.
The Psomas team will provide preliminary cost
estimates for at least two (2) alternatives during
the schematic design phase.
TASK 5. RESOURCE CONSUL TATION AND
ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING
The vernal pool complex located to the east
of the bluff restoration sites is well delineated.
Psomas has assumed the project can avoid all
direct and indirect impacts to the vernal pool
complex, including the regulated species that
inhabit these areas (San Diego and Riverside
fairy shrimp, special status plant species). If no
impacts are anticipated, no permits/approval
from the regulatory agencies are needed for
the vernal pool complex/listed species to the
east of the project.
A drainage resource that has been mapped by
the National Wetlands Inventory is located at
the bottom of the slope from where the bluff
restoration sites occur. This drainage resource
is located approximately 150 feet from the bluff
restoration sites. It is Psomas’ professional
opinion that the bluff restoration sites
(erosional features on the bluff) do not qualify
as “waters” that would be regulated by local,
state, or federal agencies. Therefore, assuming
that all construction activities would take place
at the top of the bluff and no construction
would take place at the bottom of the bluff in
the drainage, there would be no impact to the
identified drainage, and no agency permitting
would be required.
Fairview Park, as a whole, has the potential
or is known to support state and/or federally
listed species including San Diego button-
celery, Gambel’s watercress, California Orcutt
grass, least Bell’s vireo, and coastal California
gnatcatcher. Based on the recent information
available for Fairview Park regarding these
species, suitable habitat for these species
is not present at the bluff restoration sites;
therefore, regulatory permitting for these
species is not anticipated. One regulated
species that does have a potential to occur at
the bluff restoration sites: Crotch’s bumble bee.
Rather than assume presence and suggest
extensive permitting for this species, Psomas
recommends focused surveys at the bluff
restoration sites. If the species is not found,
no regulatory process is warranted. If present,
Psomas would work with the City and the
CDFW to identify an appropriate avoidance
program during construction. For this Scope of
Work, Psomas has identified a limited budget
to (1) conduct the Crotch’s bumble bee survey
and (2) coordinate with the City/CDFW. Given
the uncertainty of the survey findings and
the required CDFW permitting process, any
additional regulatory permitting may require a
contract augment.
TASK 6. CUL TURAL RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT PLAN
Psomas will develop a Cultural Resource
Management Plan (CRMP) to guide the
protection and monitoring of cultural
resources during subsequent phases of project
implementation. The CRMP will be prepared
under the direction of a Qualified Archaeologist
and will comply with all applicable federal,
state, and local cultural resource regulations,
including the National Historic Preservation
Act (NHRP) and the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
The CRMP will address potential impacts
to cultural resources and outline necessary
measures for avoidance, protection, and
mitigation. Key components will include a
review of existing records and site inventories,
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archaeological and Native American
monitoring, and coordination with tribal
organizations as needed. The CRMP will
also establish procedures for unanticipated
discoveries, a worker training program, and
specific protection measures. The plan will
verify cultural resource compliance and
support respectful collaboration with tribal
stakeholders throughout project planning and
implementation.
Technical Assumptions
f This Scope of Work includes the
development of a CRMP only and does
not include the implementation of
archaeological fieldwork (e.g., field surveys,
monitoring), including California Historical
Resources Information System (CHRIS)
cultural resources literature reviews and
records searches, or formal evaluations
of cultural resource properties. Should
such services be required during a future
phase, they will be scoped and contracted
separately.
f It is assumed that all relevant existing
cultural resource documentation, including
Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)
523 forms and associated spatial data for
known cultural resources within the project
area, will be provided to Psomas prior to the
preparation of the CRMP .
f Coordination with tribal organizations will
be limited to planning-level consultation
necessary to inform the CRMP . Formal
consultation or facilitation activities beyond
the planning phase are not included in this
task.
TASK 7. FINAL DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION
DOCUMENTS AND BID PACKAGE
PREPARATION
Following approval of the 100% Design
Development plans, Psomas will prepare
the bid package to include Final Plans,
Specifications, and Estimates providing
construction documentation to finalize all
elements included in T ask 3 and include T rail
Detour Plans, Construction Staging and
Access Plan, and Fencing and Signage Plans.
Construction documents will be consistent
with GMU recommendations, environmental
constraints and recommendations, City design
standards, and Greenbook standards. Final
construction documents will be reviewed
and approved by the Geotechnical Engineer.
Psomas will facilitate the City submittal process
to obtain review and approval from the City’s
Parks and Community Services Department
and Public Works Department and will provide
plan revisions and written responses to address
City comments (up to three (3) rounds).
TASK 8. CEQA AND ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENTATION
Based on the description of project activities
in the RFP , Psomas believes the project meets
the requirements for a Categorical Exemption
(CE) in accordance with the CEQA. Specifically,
Section 15333 Small Habitat Restoration
Projects of the CEQA guidelines is applicable
to this project. As a result, the following tasks
describe the work effort for preparation and
submittal of a CE and Notice of Exemption
(NOE).
Psomas will prepare a draft Notice of
Exemption (NOE), consistent with Section
15062 of the State CEQA Guidelines. The
NOE will include a description of the project
location, along with the nature, purpose, and
beneficiaries of the project. Psomas will also
document in a brief Memorandum the reasons
the project would not trigger any of the stated
Exceptions identified in Section 15300.2 of
the CEQA Guidelines (i.e., location, cumulative
impact, significant impact due to unusual
circumstances, scenic highways, hazardous
waste sites, and historical resources). The draft
NOE and Memorandum will be submitted to
the City for review and comment.
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11 Upon receipt of comments from the City,
Psomas will revise the NOE and Memorandum
accordingly. This Scope of Work assumes that
no major changes to the Project Description
are made subsequent to initiation of the
CEQA documentation process. Psomas will
coordinate the necessary signing and filing of
the NOE with the City upon project approval.
Additionally, Psomas will submit it to the State
Clearinghouse (SCH) through the CEQAnet
website along with the SCH Summary Form.
The filing fee will be paid as part of the project
allowed reimbursables. This task includes
time for ongoing coordination with the project
team making sure compliance with the project
schedule and participation at up to two (2)
coordination conference calls with appropriate
team members, as necessary.
Deliverables
f Electronic Copies of Draft NOE and
Memorandum
f Electronic Copies of Final NOE and
Memorandum
f Filing the NOE
TASK 9. PUBLIC OUTREACH
Psomas proposes a community engagement
program designed to engage the community
and area stakeholders, share information,
provide meaningful responses to the
comments received, inform the community
about the long-term benefits of the project,
and incorporate public input (as appropriate)
into the final work product. In order to
effectively design a public outreach strategy,
we will first thoroughly research existing
information (previous outreach meeting
notes, presentations, general history, etc.)
and conduct interviews with existing City
staff and others (e.g., area stakeholders,
community members and residents) as
recommended by the City to determine
what approaches and methods have been
successful in the past and what to avoid;
what primary concerns have been presented;
and what project components/benefits are
considered most desirable. A plan will be
developed that identifies the approach to
public involvement; roles and responsibilities;
primary stakeholders and target groups/
organizations; and public outreach methods. A
brief engagement schedule will be developed
to synch engagement activities with the
project schedule to best capture community
sentiment and incorporate feedback into the
project deliverables.
The Psomas team will prepare and lead a
minimum of three (3) public outreach meetings
at appropriate stages of the project planning
and design process. Public outreach meetings
may include a combination of general outreach
meetings for the project, Fairview Park Steering
Committee meetings, on-site informational
sessions, or meetings to the City Council or
Parks and Community Services Commission.
TASK 10. BIDDING AND CONSTRUCTION
SUPPORT
Psomas engineers will attend one pre-
construction meeting, construction progress
meetings as needed (up to five (5) in person and
five (5) virtual), and one (1) final walk-through.
Psomas engineers will provide response to bid
questions, relevant contractor submittals and
RFIs, prepare a final punch list, and prepare
final As-Built plans to incorporate contractor
provided markups. It is assumed the project
will be bid as a single project with one (1) bid
package to be advertised. It is assumed the
City will advertise the bid package and solicit
responses.
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Project Schedule3
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Overview
As presented in this section, Psomas has the professional experience, and depth of staff to satisfy the City's requirements for the project.
Psomas has the local knowledge to execute the work in a highly efficient and effective manner. Our robust local experience with both City and County of Orange-initiated projects, as well as private developer projects, will allow Psomas to leverage our professional experience to facilitate cost -effective and time-efficient work products.
Firm Profile
Founded in 1946, Psomas is dedicated to balancing the natural and built environment by providing sustainably engineered solutions to public and private sector clients. As a full-service consulting firm, we help our clients create value by planning, designing, and delivering complex projects. The cornerstone of our business approach is to focus on our clients’ longterm needs and guide our strategic growth to meet those needs. Our core strength is our multi-discipled teams of professionals in all Psomas offices, who work together seamlessly.
Markets served by Psomas include land development, water, transportation, and energy with the following services offered:
f Environmental Planning and Resource Management
f Civil Engineering
f Surveying and Geospatial Services
f Construction Management/Project Management
Office Locations
Psomas operates across 16 offices throughout California, Arizona, Utah, and Washington, with the Santa Ana office serving as the central hub for services
under this contract.
Our Environmental
Group, which includes
Environmental
Planning and Resource
Management is based in
Southern California and
designates our Santa Ana
office as the primary site
for City-related support,
including oversight by
Project Manager Richard
Lewis, who is readily
available for in-person
meetings.
Firm Qualifications & Experience4
CORPORA TION INFORMA TION
LOCAL OFFICE INFORMA TION
Psomas
865 South Figueroa Street
Suite 3200
Los Angeles, CA 90230
State Incorporated:
California
Y ear Incorporated:
1974
Psomas' Officer List is
included on
pages B-4 to B-6
Psomas Santa Ana Office
5 Hutton Centre Drive
Suite 300
Santa Ana, CA 92707
Y ear Locoal Office Opened:
1978
List of Contracts Similar
to Requirements is
included on pages
B-12 to B-15
13 Psomas emphasizes
inter-office
collaboration, with
staff from multiple
locations ready to
contribute to the
Fairview Park West
Bluff Restoration
project, facilitating
responsive and
coordinated project
execution.
Psomas | City of Costa Mesa - Fairview Park West Bluff Restoration RFP No. 25-23 673
Extensive Psomas Team Experience
Members of the Psomas team for this project have been providing biological, restoration, regulatory, cultural resource, geotechnical engineering, and community support services for over three decades.
Many of our projects span multiple years, giving our staff deep institutional knowledge, best practices proficiency, and lessons learned that will provide insight, continuity, and efficiency for the work efforts associated with the park.
As demonstrated in the qualifications materials presented, the Psomas team has provided these types of services to various public agencies.
Our in-house technical capabilities include:
f Biological Resources Surveys/Assessments and Monitoring f Regulatory Services and Permitting
f Habitat Restoration/Mitigation Planning and Monitoring f GIS Services
f Cultural Resources Assessments and Monitoring
f T ribal Cultural Resources Coordination (Assembly Bill [AB] 52 and Senate Bill [SB] 18)
f Environmental Planning
f Civil engineering
f Survey and geospatial services
f Site development engineering
f T ransportation/traffic engineering
f Structural engineering
f Water/wastewater engineering
f Land planning and urban design
f Project/Construction management
Relevant Experience
The following project summaries provide details of relevant projects undertaken by Psomas representing our team’s professional experience.
These projects demonstrate our overall capabilities in managing complex environmental analysis, design, and management required for projects and programs in a variety of settings.
References
We have provided six reference contacts with the project information to demonstrate our experience for meeting the City’s needs. Each project speaks of the Psomas team's overall capabilities and competence in managing complex projects/programs, and highlights various aspects of our experience, which would be applied to this contract. 14 Firm Qualifications & Experience 4
Psomas | City of Costa Mesa - Fairview Park West Bluff Restoration RFP No. 25-23 674
Alton Parkway Extension Project Mitigation Program,
Habitat Maintenance, and Performance Monitoring
Irvine, CA | OC Public Works
PROJECT AWARDS
2012, ASCE - Orange
County Project of the
Year
SERVICE DATES
01/2007 - Present
REFERENCE
f Jennifer Shook
Manager, OC
Mitigation and
Construction
Compliance
f (714) 955-0615
jennifer.
shook@ocpw.
ocgov.com
On-Site Habitat Creation at the Alton Parkway Wildlife Corridor Link After Mass Excavation (2011) and Native Vegetation Establishment
Relevance to Project
Develop, Manage, and Monitor a Large-Scale
Habitat Creation and Enhancement Program
Document Site Conditions (Written and
Photographic)
Perform Biological Impact Analysis and Prepare
Technical Report
Prepare Environmental Documentation (EIR)
Coordinate with Resource Agencies
Protection of Sensitive Bird Species
Perform Focused Plant and Wildlife Surveys
Psomas prepared the Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) and provided biological,
cultural, and restoration/mitigation planning and monitoring support services for this project which provides circulation enhancements and completes a critical gap closure in the regional roadway network.
Psomas performed vegetation mapping; conducted general wildlife surveys; conducted special status plant surveys; and conducted focused surveys for federal and State listed bird species. Psomas prepared a Biological T echnical Report to evaluate impacts for the County portion of the project and to provide mitigation measures consistent with the Central-Coastal Natural Community Conservation Plan (NCCP)/Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP). Psomas prepared the Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Program and monitored habitat establishment for the on-site and off-site mitigation areas. The 14-acre on-site mitigation is part of a critical regional habitat
corridor that connects
open space in the
Santa Ana Mountains
and the coastal
preserves. The 82-
acre off-site mitigation
occurs along a 2.75-
mile reach of Aliso
Creek. The sites have
been colonized by
multiple special status
bird species including
the least Bell’s vireo,
coastal California
gnatcatcher, and
coastal cactus wren.
A male least Bell’s vireo at the Wildlife Corridor Link 15 Psomas | City of Costa Mesa - Fairview Park West Bluff Restoration RFP No. 25-23675 Santa Anita Oak Woodland Habitat Revegetation/
Mitigation Program Implementation
Los Angeles County, CA | Los Angeles County Public Works
PROJECT AWARDS
2017, Environmental
Excellence Merit
Award, American
Council of Engineering
Companies, California
2016, Outstanding
Environmental
Engineering Project,
American Society
of Civil Engineers
Metropolitan Los
Angeles Branch
SERVICE DATES
2009 - Present
REFERENCE
f Maria Lee,
Associate Civil
Engineer
f (626) 458-6126
marlee@dpw.
lacounty.gov
Relevance to Project
Habitat Restoration Planning
Community Engagement
Revegetation of an Engineered Landform
Soils Fertility Treatments
Native Plant and Seed Palettes
Provide High Quality Wildlife Habitat
Psomas prepared an Oak Woodland Habitat
Mitigation Program in coordination with the
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
to mitigate impacts to oak woodland and
coastal sage scrub associated with the
Santa Anita Dam Riser Modification and
Reservoir Sediment Removal Project. This
project involved Los Angeles County Public
Works’ removal of approximately 325,000 cubic yards of sediment from Santa Anita Dam Reservoir. The mitigation area is a nearby sediment placement site located at the facility. The program includes the collection of seed materials from the local sub-watershed for container species propagation and seed mixes; innovative large-scale salvage and placement of coarse woody debris (e.g., oak trunks/boughs), boulders, and brush piles, and the upright placement of salvaged oak and sycamore snags to facilitate natural decay processes and to provide micro habitat for wildlife colonization and use; phased
establishment of oaks via container planting
and direct -seeding of acorns; and several
experimental treatments (e.g., caging,
shading, soils enhancements). Psomas is
responsible for habitat maintenance (via
subcontractor) and biological monitoring
tasks; quantitative vegetation analysis; oak
tree evaluations by a Certified Arborist; and
wildlife surveys including nesting birds. The
vegetation cover and diversity exceed most
of the final performance standards. Wildlife
diversity and abundance is exceptionally high
including 118 observed native vertebrate
species, 16 nesting native bird species, and
more than 155 species of native plants.
Project information is available on Public
Works’ website at
https://dpw.lacounty.gov/wrd/Projects/
SAHMP/
Lower Sediment Placement Site Before (2013) and After (2024) Mitigation Implementation Showing the Developing Oak Woodland
Woodpeckers on a Placed Snag
16 Psomas | City of Costa Mesa - Fairview Park West Bluff Restoration RFP No. 25-23676 OC Public Works Environmental, Regulatory, and Habitat
Restoration On-Call Contract Services
Orange County, CA | OC Public Works
SERVICE DATES
2001 - Present
REFERENCE
f James Volz,
Senior Civil
Engineer
f (714) 647-3904
james.volz@
ocpw.ocgov.
com
Relevance to Project
Natural Resources Design/Planning
Slope Stabilization/Revegetation
Biological Surveys and Sensitive Species Monitoring
Environmental Documentation (CEQA)
Cultural Resources Management Planning
Resource Consultation and Environmental Permitting
Psomas has provided environmental, biological,
habitat restoration, and regulatory services on an
as-needed basis for various public works projects
as part of continuous on-call contracts with the
County of Orange since 2001. Our most recent on-
call contract began in December 2020 and extends
through December 2025.
Psomas supports OC Public Works with a range of tasks required to support environmental documentation, biological and regulatory permitting, biological surveys and monitoring for permit compliance during construction, and maintenance of infrastructure and flood management projects. These projects involve flood control channels, natural drainages, and ocean outlets. Representative task orders completed as part of the on-call contracts include the following:
f Alton Parkway Extension Project On-Site and Off-Site Mitigation Program – Biological Surveys, Biological Monitoring, Restoration Planning, Habitat Mitigation Monitoring
f San Diego Creek Reach I Proposed Maintenance – Biological Surveys f San Diego Creek Reach II Operation and Maintenance Project – Biological Surveys, Biological Monitoring, and Permit Compliance f Peters Canyon Wash Mitigation Site - Biological Surveys, Biological Monitoring, Restoration Planning, Habitat Mitigation Monitoring f Avenida La Pata Extension Project – Onsite Habitat Mitigation Monitoring, Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Plan/Program Revisions, Biological Surveys, Biological Monitoring
f Laguna Canyon Road Flood Control and Road Improvement Projects – Biological Surveys, Biological Monitoring,
Archaeological/Paleontological Monitoring, Restoration
Planning, Habitat Mitigation Monitoring
f Edinger Avenue Bridge Over Bolsa Chica Channel Replacement Project – Biological Surveys, Biological Monitoring,
Archaeological/Paleontological Monitoring, Onsite Habitat Mitigation Monitoring
Lower San Diego Creek Operation and Maintenance Project Off-Site Mitigation at the Peters Canyon Wash Mitigation Area
San Diego Creek "Reach II"
17 Psomas | City of Costa Mesa - Fairview Park West Bluff Restoration RFP No. 25-23677 Arroyo Seco Restoration/Planning Projects
Pasadena, CA | City of Pasadena
PROJECT AWARDS
BEST Award,
American Public Works
Association, 2020 (for
Berkshire Creek)
SERVICE DATES
2008 to Ongoing
REFERENCE
f Brent Maue,
City Engineer,
Public Works
Department
f 626.744.4307
bmaue@cityof
pasadena.net
Relevance to Project
Native Habitat Restoration
Active Parkland Contexts/Reconceived Trails
Intensive Community Engagement
Cultural Resource Assessments
The City of Pasadena retained Psomas to provide
habitat restoration planning, regulatory permitting,
community outreach, tribal coordination, and
implementation services on multiple projects along
the City's approximately 8-mile reach of the Arroyo
Seco.
f Upper Arroyo Seco Habitat Enhancement
Plan (HEP): Psomas prepared this broad plan that
envisions habitat restoration and enhancement across 881 acres of open space in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. The HEP provides a framework of prioritized elements to enable the City to strategically apply its resources to the greatest benefit for habitats and the community. The process included a rigorous review of existing plans/documentation, field technical studies to map vegetation types, Geographic Information System (GIS) applications such as slope analysis, recommended methods of invasive species control, and specifications for bid packet preparation. Upon the completion of the HEP , Psomas designed a demonstration project with multiple events of field restoration instruction to youth crews from Outward Bound Adventures with weeding days, tree plantings, and native seed application.
f Berkshire Creek, Oak Grove, and Lower Arroyo Seco: Psomas prepared restoration plans and specifications, collected and propagated a high diversity of native seeds/plants from the local subwatersheds, prepared environmental documentation pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, and monitors site preparation and installation. The plans provide guidelines for removing invasive exotic vegetation while protecting sensitive biological resources. The goal of the restoration is to optimize habitat/ interpretive values at the wildland-urban interface. These projects include intensive community engagement and owner -designer -engineer collaboration to yield transformative results for the community.
f Berkshire Creek: This award-winning project improved the ecological, hydrological, and recreational conditions for a 5-acre area within Hahamongna Watershed Park. A formerly degraded channel was improved via placement of new infrastructure to separate low and high flows to stabilize the system. The project included close coordination between Psomas and the City to develop an engineering solution that solved the hydraulic issue with little to no visible impact, such that the surface of the creek retains a natural appearance.
New Pedestrian Bridge over Rehabilitated Berkshire Creek 18 Psomas | City of Costa Mesa - Fairview Park West Bluff Restoration RFP No. 25-23678 f Oak Grove: More than 60 native oak plants/ seedlings were installed to remedy a lack of natural seed germination and survival in the disturbed habitat area. The new oaks were installed with protective caging to enhance their growth and survival in this high-use park setting. Psomas led volunteer restoration efforts with a group associated with the historic disk golf course at HWP .
f Lower Arroyo Seco: Following the seismic retrofit of Van de Kamp bridge, Psomas designed a total of 4.25 acres of habitat restoration in the vicinity of this historic infrastructure. The disturbed areas were revitalized with reconceived trails bordered by boulders, new native oak/ walnut trees and understory plantings. Psomas prepared a Categorical Exemption for this effort.
f Arroyo Seco Water Reuse Project: Psomas is preparing a Mitigated Negative Declaration and has prepared a tree survey, jurisdictional delineation, and cultural resource and biological resource assessments.
Psomas worked with the City, the project engineer, and landscape architect to minimize impacts to existing trees. Psomas will provide guidance on plant palettes, sources, and installation of a high diversity of native seeds/plants from local watersheds. The project would improve water quality within the Arroyo Seco by routing flow from San Rafael Creek through a series of recharge basins and other filtration features before returning treated water to the Arroyo Seco channel. Improved and expanded publicly accessible trails, hardscape elements, and educational features would also be provided.
f One Arroyo Trail Demonstration Project: Psomas prepared a Categorical Exemption, jurisdictional delineation, cultural resource and biological resource assessments. The project purpose is to improve public accessibility, trail condition, and connectivity with other trails in the Central/Lower Arroyo Seco.
f Arroyo Seco Canyon Project: Psomas prepared the original Mitigated Negative Declaration for this project, which would rehabilitate the water diversion infrastructure in the upper Arroyo Seco and restore water rights usage for the City. A series of recharge basins would be created with native habitat and public trails. Psomas was also responsible for regulatory permitting and multiple studies combining hydrology and biology to understand the effects of the project on downstream biological resources.
f Other Arroyo Seco Projects: Psomas provided additional environmental services such as regulatory permitting, biological surveys and habitat assessments (e.g., nesting bird, raptor, and redlegged frog surveys; coastal California gnatcatcher), biological monitoring, streambed maintenance monitoring, and field botanical and certified arborist knowledge.
19 Psomas | City of Costa Mesa - Fairview Park West Bluff Restoration RFP No. 25-23 679
Magnolia T ank Farm Specific Plan
Program Environmental Impact Report
Huntington Beach, CA | City of Huntington Beach
SERVICE DATES
12/2017 to 01/2021
REFERENCE
f Ricky Ramos,
Principal
Planner,
Department
of Community
Development
f (714) 536-5624
rramos@
surfcity-hb.org
Relevance to Project
Environmental Impact Report
Conducted Peer Review of Applicant Prepared Studies/Reports (Same Studies/ Reports as Proposed Project)
Mixed-Use Development
Peer Review of Multiple Technical studies
Psomas prepared a Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) under CEQA for the Magnolia T ank Farm Project in collaboration with the City of Huntington Beach. The project site is located in the Coastal Zone near Magnolia Marsh and previously contained three oil tanks, which were removed in 2017 . Psomas conducted a Scoping Meeting and Planning Commission Study Session to engage stakeholders during the environmental review process. The Draft PEIR evaluated two alternatives and supported a Specific Plan proposing a mixed-use development with a lodge, retail space, and up to 250 residential units.
The plan also designates 2.8 acres each for Coastal Conservation and public parkland.
Magnolia Tank Farm
Addendum to the City of Newport Beach
General Plan Update Environmental
Impact Report for The Ritz-Carlton
Residences Project
Newport Beach, CA | City of Newport Beach
Psomas prepared an
Addendum to the City of
Newport Beach General
Plan Update EIR under
CEQA for the Ritz-Carlton
Residences Project located
at the 9.53-acre VEA
Newport Beach resort. The project involves converting up to 30% of the existing 532 hotel rooms into hotel branded residences while maintaining the total room count. Harbor Landing would be demolished, and Harbor Point partially reconfigured, resulting in a reallocation of 159 units to a new 22-story residential building standing approximately 295 feet tall. T o support the development, the existing hotel parking structure would be replaced by a new six-level, 403-space facility. Additionally, a separate five- level, 429-space subterranean parking garage would be built to serve the new residences.
SERVICE DATES
01/2022 to 06/2022
REFERENCE
f Matthew
Schneider,
Principal
Planner
f (949) 644-3219
mschneider@
newport
beachca.gov
Relevance to Project
Local Agency (City of Newport Beach)
Preparation of CEQA Document (Addendum to
EIR)
Peer Review of Multiple Technical studies
20 Psomas | City of Costa Mesa - Fairview Park West Bluff Restoration RFP No. 25-23680 Key Personnel6
The Psomas Team
Psomas' key personnel are professionals passionate about delivering multi-benefit projects that achieve the required engineering solution, while preserving and restoring environmental resources. Through their collective efforts, they will work diligently to achieve the highest accuracy and efficiency in all their work products. Their project roles are illustrated on the organization chart, and resumes for key personnel are included in the Appendix, pages A1 - A22. Key personnel will be available to the extent proposed for the project's duration, and no person designated as "key" to the project shall be removed or replaced without the prior written concurrence of the City.
Subconsultants
The management and coordination of our consultant team is a hallmark of Psomas. Our ability to select a first -class team of subconsultants is one of the keys to our continued success in designing award-winning projects, throughout California. We have selected highly qualified subconsultants whom we have trusted for years to clearly understand our design goals and methods for producing quality documents. Below is their firm overview.
GMU Engineers & Geologists
Founded in 1967 , GMU Engineers & Geologists is
a leading consulting firm in Southern California,
renowned for its innovative, cost -effective, and
constructable engineering solutions across
complex and high-profile projects. With a Caltrans- and AMRL -approved in-house laboratory, GMU has maintained a legacy of technical excellence and project success for over five decades. Their highly qualified team includes licensed engineers, geologists, pavement specialists, and certified inspectors, and they are consistently recognized as one of Orange County’s top-performing geotechnical and pavement consulting firms known for their punctual and budget -conscious delivery.
Capo Projects Group
Capo Projects Group, established in 2013
and certified as a Small Business, is a
construction services and technology firm specializing in project controls, scheduling, estimating, construction management, and claims analysis.
With 26 employees serving clients nationwide—particularly in Southern California—Capo delivers tailored solutions to increase efficiency and profitability for general contractors, owners, and engineers. Their multi- disciplinary team, enriched by decades of field experience, offers scalable support across the construction, engineering, public works, and utilities sectors. Capo is proud to assist Psomas with scheduling, constructability reviews, change order analysis, and cost control, backed by a deep understanding of the practical demands of each discipline. 22 Psomas | City of Costa Mesa - Fairview Park West Bluff Restoration RFP No. 25-23 681
Organization Chart
Richard B. Lewis III, ENV SP , will serve as the Project Manager, and primary point of contact for this project.
23 Mike Fuentes
PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE,
QA/QC MANAGER
Alia Hokuki, AICP
PSOMAS
PRINCIPAL ENGINEER/GEOLOGIST
Ali Bastani, PhD, PE, GE, F.ASCE
GMU
SENIOR ENGINEER/GEOLOGIST
Katie Farrington, MS, PG, CEG
GMU
Geotechnical Engineering
PRINCIPAL ENGINEER
Sarah Curran, PE, QSD
PSOMAS
ENGINEERING PROJECT
MANAGER
Emma Harrison, PE, QSD,
ENV SP, DBIA
PSOMAS
ASSISTANT ENGINEERING
PROJECT MANAGER
Chase Lawson, PE, ENV SP
PSOMAS
SENIOR EARTHWORK
ESTIMATOR
Raul Salazar
CAPO PROJECTS GROUP
SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER
Trevor Kroesch
CAPO PROJECTS GROUP
TAKE-OFF TECHNICIAL
Austin Ermisch
CAPO PROJECTS GROUP
Engineering
City of Costa Mesa
PROJECT MANAGER
RESTORATION ECOLOGIST
Richard B. Lewis III, ENV SP
PSOMAS
Environmental
SENIOR REGULATORY
SPECIALIST
David Hughes
PSOMAS
REGULATORY SPECIALIST /
SENIOR BOTANIST
Allison Rudalevige
PSOMAS
RESTORATION ECOLOGIST
Busy Rylander
PSOMAS
CULTURAL RESOURCES
MANAGER
Charles Cisneros, MS,
RPA
PSOMAS
CULTURAL RESOURCES
TECHNICAL
SPECIALIST
Heather Garnett
PSOMAS
PROJECT PLANNER/
MANAGER
Sean Noonan
PSOMAS
SENIOR BIOLOGIST
Lindsay Messett, CWB
PSOMAS
ENVIRONMENTAL
PLANNER
Jordan Werkmeister
PSOMAS
Key Staff
California Rose at Fairview Park Project Site
Key Personnel 6
Psomas | City of Costa Mesa - Fairview Park West Bluff Restoration RFP No. 25-23 682
Appendix:
A - Key Personnel Resumes
• Richard Lewis
• Alia Hokuki
• Sean Noonan
• David Hughes
• Charles Cisneros
• Sarah Curran
• Ali Bastani
• Kathryn Farrington
B - Forms
• Vendor Application Form
• Ex Parte Communications Certification
• Disclosure of Government Positions
• Disqualification Questionnaire
• Company Profile & References
• Bidder/Applicant/Contractor Campaign
Contribution
683
Richard Lewis is a Senior Restoration Ecologist and
Biologist with 31 years of professional experience.
He is responsible for developing habitat restoration
and mitigation programs; managing native plants/seeds
procurement; conducting botanical surveys and vegetation mapping; coordinating special status species surveys; providing designs/strategies for urban biodiversity; and preparing community involvement/education programs and literature. Richard currently manages eight habitat restoration sites comprising over 119 acres of habitat, of which four sites have been occupied by federally listed wildlife species. A total of 22 mitigation programs managed by Richard, totaling 255 acres of habitat, have been signed-off by the resource agencies since 2006.
Experience
Prima Deshecha Landfill Project Regulatory Planning and Habitat Restoration Services – San Juan Capistrano, CA: Restoration Ecologist for habitat mitigation planning and monitoring for this large-scale program implemented by OC Waste & Recycling. The program addressed complex restoration of 150+ acres of coastal sage scrub, riparian habitat, and thread- leaved brodiaea (a special status plant species) including massive stream reengineering and slope stabilization. Richard coordinated with the USFWS, the CDFW, the USACE, and landfill personnel, with particular emphasis on sensitive species requirements. Richard participated in bioresource analysis; site selection; detailed construction specifications and landscape plans; invasive vegetation control; plant palettes, seed mixes, and typical plant layouts; monitoring of site grading; revegetation of the initial 25.5-acre habitat mitigation site; detailed vegetation mapping of a wetlands complex that included freshwater marsh, alkali marsh, and alkali meadow vegetation; and remedial measures. He monitored non-native plant species eradication, native plant salvage, soil treatments, irrigation system installation, container plant installation, seed mix application, and erosion control. He attended weekly construction meetings, prepared weekly progress reports and photo documentation for the resource agencies, and performed annual quantitative surveys of vegetation performance. As a result of the restoration efforts, the formerly unvegetated (following mass grading) riparian mitigation site along the Prima Deshecha watercourse supported multiple territories of the federally and State listed Endangered least Bell’s vireo.
Oceanfront Estates Mitigation Program Habitat Mitigation Planning and Monitoring Project – Rancho Palos Verdes, CA: Project Manager for the program that provided mitigation for impacts to coastal sage scrub, bluff (cliff) face, and riparian habitat that resulted from project construction for a residential development site in Rancho Palos Verdes. The program included a 30.0-acre coastal sage scrub (CSS) mitigation site, and a 0.5-acre riparian mitigation site. The CSS site is located along the edge of the scenic coastal bluffs that extend to the north of Point Vicente. The habitat restoration
EDUCATION
1988/BS/Biology/Pacific Union
College
CERTIFICATIONS
Envision Sustainability
Professional/Institute for
Sustainable Infrastructure/21728
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
California Botanic Garden
California Native Plant Society
California Society for Ecological
Restoration
Southern California Botanists
Southern California Academy of
Sciences
Theodore Payne Foundation for
Wild Flowers and Native Plants
Xerces Society for Invertebrate
Conservation
EXPERIENCE
With Psomas for 26 years; with
other firms for 5 years
RICHARD B. LEWIS III, ENV SP
Project Manager, Restoration Ecologist – Psomas
626.204.6528
[email protected]
A-1
Psomas | City of Costa Mesa - Fairview Park West Bluff Restoration RFP No. 25-23684 effort was successful, and the USACE, the USFWS, and the CDFW, signed- off on the mitigation program. Richard was responsible for coordinating with the landowner, agencies, contractors, and vendors (e.g., native plant nurseries) as part of the long-term program. He managed technical staff including botanists, wildlife biologists, and other natural resource specialists, who assisted with monitoring and documentation activities. Richard supervised the notable detection and documentation of the federally listed Threatened coastal California gnatcatcher in multiple locations within restored CSS habitats on site nearly 15 years since the most recent prior observation of this species on the property.
Pointe Monarch Project Restoration and Fuel Management Program and Wetlands Buffer Enhancement Program – Dana Point, CA:
Restoration Ecologist for the Restoration and Fuel Management Program (10.4 acres) and the Wetlands Buffer Enhancement Program (0.8 acre) for the Pointe Monarch Project. The project site met fifth-year performance criteria at the two-year mark, and the pre-existing population of the federally listed Threatened coastal California gnatcatcher (gnatcatcher) was protected throughout project development, construction, and fuel modification zone installation activities. The restoration areas are adjacent to heavily used public trails as well as residential and commercial zones.
Richard proposed, and the developer implemented, a voluntary native revegetation corridor to improve connectivity for wildlife between the CSS and wetland areas, and gnatcatchers were subsequently observed using planted transitional riparian vegetation surrounding the formerly degraded wetland basin. Richard monitored preliminary weed abatement, native plant materials installation, and trails improvements, and he coordinated gnatcatcher surveys within the project’s restoration areas. He also coordinated with the project landscape architect, the Orange County Vector Control District, and the Orange County Fire Authority on vegetation and public safety issues associated with the project. The USFWS and the California Coastal Commission (CCC) signed off the Restoration and Fuel Management Program and the Wetlands Buffer Enhancement Program; the CCC indicated they were pleased with the variety of birds that were making use of the enhanced wetland area.
Alton Parkway Extension Project On-Site Mitigation Program, Habitat Maintenance, and Performance Monitoring – Irvine, CA: Project Project Manager for this large-scale program to mitigate for habitat impacts associated with extending Alton Parkway from Irvine Boulevard to T owne Centre Drive. The mitigation includes a 400-foot -wide by 0.25-mile-long canyon (the ‘Wildlife Corridor Link’/WCL) created via mass excavation of former agricultural fields. The WCL conveys storm flows from Central- Coastal Natural Community Conservation Plan (NCCP) reserve areas, through Borrego Canyon Wash, into a project -constructed ‘flow splitter’ that diverts a portion of flows into the mitigation channel. The WCL connects downstream through the Great Park wildlife corridor to a linear open space network that ultimately connects with coastal areas including Crystal Cove State Park. The WCL is a vital link to improve the fitness of regional wildlife populations. Richard designed a planting and seeding program to establish diverse vegetation communities to encourage wildlife colonization.
He recommended, and OC Public Works implemented, the planting of hundreds of native coast cholla and seaside prickly-pear (cactus) cuttings on an adjacent non-mitigation area that was graded as part of roadway construction. He arranged for tons of surplus, rip-rap materials (large boulders) from roadway project construction, to be placed on the site for important niche habitats for wildlife, while conserving resources associated with transporting these materials off site. He coordinates annual focused/ protocol surveys and documentation for the federally and State listed least RICHARD B.
LEWIS III
, ENV SP
(CONTINUED)
A-2
Psomas | City of Costa Mesa - Fairview Park West Bluff Restoration RFP No. 25-23685 RICHARD B.
LEWIS III, ENV SP
(CONTINUED)
Bell’s vireo, and the federally Threatened coastal California gnatcatcher (gnatcatcher), and the coastal cactus wren (cactus wren). The cactus wren is a California Species of Special Concern where it occurs in San Diego and Orange Counties, and it is a Covered Species in the NCCP/HCP . The formerly unvegetated (post -grading) site was colonized by multiple breeding pairs of the least Bell’s vireo, and the gnatcatcher, in multiple years during the maintenance period. Other special status species observed on the WCL include the orange-throated whiptail (lizard), and a diversity of other wildlife species such as raptors (‘birds of prey’ such as hawks, owls), bobcats, and various native snake species, have beneficially colonized the corridor.
The cactus wren was observed using planted cholla and prickly-pear on the site—several years after planting—upon the maturation of these slow- growing native cacti upon which the species depends.
Alton Parkway Extension Project Off-Site Habitat Mitigation Planning and Monitoring Program – Lake Forest, CA: Project Manager for this large-scale program that mitigates for habitat impacts associated with a major roadway extension project. The program includes eradicating 14.5 acres of non-native vegetation, and enhancing native vegetation, within an 82-acre site along a 2.75-mile reach of Aliso Creek. Richard mapped invasive vegetation, and participated in the development of the Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Plan. He coordinated with the USACE, the CDFW, the USFWS, the County of Orange, and Project Engineers regarding overall site location and design. The program included the removal of several acres of invasive giant reed using heavy equipment, and numerous non-native trees such as gum and Peruvian pepper. He recommended, and OC Public Works implemented, voluntary measures to improve vegetation resources for wildlife including the planting of hundreds of coast cholla and seaside prickly-pear cactus to benefit the local population of the coastal cactus wren (cactus wren)—a California Species of Special Concern and a Covered Species in the Central–Coastal NCCP/HCP . Richard coordinates annual focused/protocol surveys for the federally and State listed Endangered least Bell’s vireo, the federally listed Threatened coastal California gnatcatcher (gnatcatcher), and the cactus wren on the WCL site. Since project implementation, as many as 18 territories of the cactus wren have been identified in the project corridor, in addition to multiple gnatcatcher territories, and other special status species. Likely as the result of native vegetation enhancement, the least Bell’s vireo—for which there were no known prior records within this reach of Aliso Creek—was detected by Psomas biologists, and multiple pairs were documented nesting on the site.
Santa Anita Dam Riser Modification and Sediment Removal Project Oak Woodland Habitat Mitigation Program – Arcadia, CA: Project Manager for this multiple-award-winning habitat creation program for Los Angeles County Public Works (Public Works). The program includes the salvage and placement of tons of coarse woody debris, natural boulders, native mulch, the placement of upright ‘snags’ for wildlife value, and the establishment of hundreds of native oaks. High biodiversity has established on the formerly unvegetated site including 118 vertebrate wildlife species (96 native bird species of which 16 species have nested on the site) and numerous invertebrates; 158 native plant species including excellent growth and survival of 100’s of planted oaks and native ferns; and beneficial fungi.
Richard manages a team of restoration contractors; landscape architects; seed collectors; native plant nurseries; and Psomas’ botanists, certified arborists, and wildlife specialists.
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Psomas | City of Costa Mesa - Fairview Park West Bluff Restoration RFP No. 25-23 686
Alia Hokuki serves as a senior project manager of
environmental planning projects. She has over 30 years
of experience in the environmental and policy planning
field with a focus on environmental impact assessments
for public and private sector clients. Alia's area of focus includes the preparation and management of environmental compliance documents pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). She has managed a variety of projects, including land use (e.g., mixed-use, redevelopment infill, recreational, residential, commercial/retail, office, and institutional [education and healthcare]) and infrastructure.
Experience
Annandale Canyon Open Space Trail Access Improvements Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration – Pasadena, CA: Project Manager for the preparation of an IS/MND for the Annandale Canyon Open Space T rail Access Improvements Project. The project will provide an open space area with accessibility to the public. The City-owned site consists of approximately 23 acres of undeveloped land in Annandale Canyon at the western edge of the City. The project is composed of several improvements to the site, which include a new trailhead at the end of Wierfield Drive, a trail, and an observation point on a hilltop of the San Rafael Hills.
One Arroyo Trail Demonstration Project Categorical Exemption – Pasadena, CA: QA/QC Manager for this CE that involves various trail improvements in two separate areas—the Upper Loop T rail and Lower Loop T rail, encompassing a total of approximately 3.8 miles in the Arroyo Seco— proposed by the One Arroyo Foundation. The purpose of the project is to provide safer, more accessible, and more contiguous routes by rehabilitating existing trails through stabilization of deteriorated trail segments, as well as improvements to trail features and connecting segments of existing trail alignments. Psomas is also preparing a Biological Resources Assessment, including jurisdictional delineation, and a Cultural Resources Assessment.
Psomas will assist in acquiring regulatory permits pursuant to the Clean Water Act.
Mayberry Parker Bridge Access Improvements Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration– Pasadena, CA: QA/QC Manager for this bridge improvement project, which consists of providing a safer, more accessible, and more contiguous route across the historic Mayberry Parker Bridge by rehabilitating existing trails through stabilization of deteriorated trail segments, stairways, stone walls, and eroded slopes; providing new pedestrian access to the Bridge; and providing a new crosswalk at Arroyo Boulevard and Westminster Drive.
Campus Kilpatrick Wastewater Treatment Plant– Malibu, CA: QA/QC Manager for preparation of engineering design documents and engineering services during construction for the installation of a new package
EDUCATION
1996/MA/Masters of Urban and
Regional Planning/University of
California, Irvine
1991/BA/Development Studies/
University of California, Los
Angeles
CERTIFICATIONS
American Institute of Certified
Planners/No. 112796/American
Planning Association/112796
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Planning Association
Association of Environmental
Professionals
EXPERIENCE
With Psomas for 10 years; with
other firms for 20 years
ALIA HOKUKI, AICP
Principal-in-Charge, Quality Assurance/Quality Control – Psomas 949. 8 87.6678
[email protected]
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Psomas | City of Costa Mesa - Fairview Park West Bluff Restoration RFP No. 25-23687 wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) for a juvenile rehabilitation center.
The WWTP used membrane technology with ultra-violet disinfection to produce effluent able to comply with California Code of Regulations, Title 22 requirements for the appropriate and allowable use of recycled water and the waste discharge requirements set by the CA Regional Water Quality Control Board. Project included a siting study to determine the best location for the new WWTP . Considerations for selecting the WWTP site were based on economics, environmental issues relative to California Coastal Commission and CEQA, access for waste hauling, and operation and maintenance. QA/QC Manager for the preparation of the CEQA document.
Finkbiner Park Stormwater Capture Project IS/MND – Glendora, CA:
QA/QC Manager for this stormwater project funded by the Los Angeles County Safe Clean Water Program, which consists of construction of a regional stormwater runoff capture facility within Finkbiner Park to provide multiple benefits including improved flood control, water quality, and water supply (through infiltration to groundwater). The Project would also include in-kind replacement of existing facilities within the site; conversion of the alley along the northern site boundary into a green alley through installation of permeable pavement; and installation of a recirculating stream, native landscaping, and adjacent path in the southeast portion of the site as a new passive recreation opportunity in the park.
Pacoima Reservoir Restoration Project Program Environmental Impact Report – Los Angeles County, CA: Project Manager for preparation of a Program EIR for removal of accumulated sediment from the reservoir to preserve the reliability and safety of the dam. The project includes three phases; Phase 1 proposes removal of 1.5 MCY of sediment, and Phase 2 consists of removal of between 2.2 to 4.0 MCY of sediment. Phase 3 of the Project will involve establishing a long-term maintenance program for the reservoir to avoid the need for future large-scale projects. The activities that would occur annually over the course of the implementation schedule include, reservoir access; reservoir dewatering; sediment excavation; sediment transportation; and sediment placement.
Big Tujunga Reservoir Restoration Project Revised and Recirculated Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Environmental Assessment/Finding of No Significant Impact –
Los Angeles County, CA: Project Manager for preparation of a Recirculated IS/MND and an EA/FONSI for this Project that involves removal of sediment from the Big T ujunga Reservoir and placement of the sediment in the adjacent Maple Canyon Sediment Placement Site. The Project involves the use of trucks and equipment to remove sediment and restore capacity to the reservoir for purposes of flood control and water conservation.
The following minor activities would also occur: 1) hydroblasting to flush a stilling well on the dam crest; 2) repairing the hydraulic sluicegate; 3) paving the unpaved sections of the north access road and repairing the culvert crossing; 4) incorporating slope protection measures adjacent to the spillway; 5) rehabilitating the northern reservoir access ramp to safely access the Reservoir bottom; 6) installing a boat dock at the dam face; and 7) performing minor coring on existing dam riser.
Magnolia Tank Farm Specific Plan Program Environmental Impact Report – Huntington Beach, CA: Project Manager for the redevelopment of a 29-acre site (within the coastal zone) with a mixed-use development consisting of a 230,000-SF lodge that includes a maximum of 175 guest rooms and guesthouse-style, budget -oriented, family/group overnight accommodations with 40 beds, and ancillary resident - and visitor -serving retail and dining; up to 250-unit residential village; 2.8 acres of coastal
ALIA HOKUKI,
AICP
(CONTINUED)
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ALIA HOKUKI,
AICP
(CONTINUED)
conservation adjacent to Magnolia Marsh; and 2.6 acres of park. The area adjacent to Magnolia Street will be designated as open space park and include a pedestrian trail that will link the project’s visitor -serving and residential uses to a future pedestrian trail within the open space conservation area adjacent to the Huntington Beach Channel and the Magnolia Marsh.
Newport Village Mixed-Used Development Environmental Impact Report – Newport Beach, CA: Project Manager for this project, which involves redeveloping the site and constructing a mixed-use development along West Coast Highway. The project consists of residential units (including affordable units), retail/restaurant, and office uses, as well as parking and related improvements. The project requests a density bonus in exchange for the inclusion of affordable dwelling units. The project includes 198 units including apartments and condominiums, and approximately 63,000 SF of commercial floor area. The project also includes a new publicly accessible plaza and boardwalk along the waterfront, and surface, structured, and subterranean parking spaces. The existing structures at 2241 West Coast Highway (Amaree’s building) and 2244 West Coast Highway (office building) would remain, while other structures will be demolished as part of the project.
Addendum to the City of Newport Beach General Plan Update Environmental Impact Report for The Ritz-Carlton Residences Project – Newport Beach, CA: Project Manager for this project that consists of
2.775 acres within the 9.53-acre Newport Beach Marriott Report Hotel property. The Project proposes conversion of up to 30 percent of the existing 532 hotel rooms to hotel branded residences. The demolition of the Harbor Landing building and interior reconfiguration of the Harbor Point building would result in reduction of up to 159 hotel units. The new 22-story building (approximately 279 feet above ground level to the penthouse level with rooftop improvements projecting to 295 FT) would include up to 159 hotel branded residences, but the total units at the VEA Newport Beach, A Marriott Resort and Spa would remain at 532. The new building would include the lobby on level 1, and residential units would start on level 2.
Penthouse units would be on levels 21 and 22.
Arroyo Seco Water Reuse Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration – Pasadena and South Pasadena, CA: QA/QC Manager for this IS/MND to improve water quality within the Arroyo Seco by routing flow from San Rafael Creek through a series of recharge basins and other filtration features before returning water to the Arroyo Seco channel. A surface stream will be restored, and native habitat will be incorporated throughout, and, where feasible, incorporated with publicly accessible trails as well. Psomas will identify native habitat restoration opportunities as part of the project design process. The project is being funded via the Safe Clean Water Program. Psomas is also preparing a Cultural Resources Assessment and Biological Resources Assessment—including performance of a tree survey, jurisdictional delineation, and special status plant surveys—and air quality, GHG, energy, noise, and transportation technical studies.
Explorer Well Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration – Pasadena, CA: Project Manager for preparation of an IS/MND for construction of a new groundwater production well and its connection to the Monk Hill T reatment System to optimize removal of perchlorate and VOCs from mid-plume area of contamination in the underlying aquifer. The project includes a new well, an 800-foot segment of raw water pipeline, and outlet pipes to existing basins.
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Psomas | City of Costa Mesa - Fairview Park West Bluff Restoration RFP No. 25-23 689
Sean Noonan is an Environmental Planner and Project
Manager with 14 years of experience working on various
types of public and private projects across Southern
California. In his current role, Sean prepares and manages the preparation of CEQA/NEPA environmental documents and supporting environmental technical studies. He is also experienced in providing his clients with support related to regulatory permitting, environmental compliance during final design and construction, and environmental constraints during due diligence. Sean works on various project types, but is particularly experienced in providing environmental consulting services for transportation and other infrastructure projects.
Experience
Carlsbad Veterans Park, Master Planning and Environmental Permitting Phase – Carlsbad, CA: Environmental Planner for preparation of an IS/MND for a new 91.5-acre park in the City of Carlsbad. The developable area of the site was only 48 acres due to the presence of native vegetation preserves. Psomas provided civil engineering, environmental, and surveying services for the Project Master Planning Phase and environmental permitting to result in final design concepts and required permits and authorizations for improvements. Sean coordinated environmental technical studies and was the primary author of the IS/MND.
David March Park Phase II Improvements – Santa Clarita, CA:
Environmental Planner for this project which included a baseball field, basketball court, restroom building, community gathering area and an additional parking lot. The development area is just over 6 acres and a majority of the project is adjacent to the existing park. Psomas successfully integrated the existing park with additional parking, walking paths, trails, upgrades to the existing park, landscaping, and site furnishing. Psomas was also responsible for establishing survey controls, calculating the record boundary, collecting existing ground visible utilities, and a topographical design survey of the existing park and field, including the surrounding hillside areas. As environmental planner, Sean prepared an EIR Addendum for this project and managed supplemental environmental technical studies including biological and cultural resource evaluations. Key issues on this project included: evaluating and minimizing off-site lighting effects of new lighting; and evaluating potential impacts to newly listed wildlife species.
Hills Preserve Environmental Impact Report – Anaheim, CA: Project Manager for preparation of an EIR for the construction of 498 wrap- style, market rate, for -rent apartment units, six single family residences, and 80,000 SF of commercial uses on an approximately 76-acre site of undeveloped land along Santa Ana Canyon Road in the Anaheim Hills area.
Psomas is preparing an EIR and related technical studies to analyze the project’s environmental impacts, including biological and cultural resources surveys, focused surveys, a jurisdictional delineation, air quality and greenhouse gas emissions analyses, a health risk assessment, noise and vibration analyses, and a water supply assessment.
EDUCATION
2014/MS/Urban and Regional
Planning/California State
Polytechnic University, Pomona
2011/MA/Geography/California
State University, Fullerton
2006/BA/History/University of
California, Santa Barbara
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Planning Association
Association of Environmental
Professionals
EXPERIENCE
With Psomas for 6 years; with
other firms for 8 years
SEAN NOONAN
Environmental Services Task Manager – Psomas
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714.481.8035
[email protected]
Psomas | City of Costa Mesa - Fairview Park West Bluff Restoration RFP No. 25-23 690
City of Los Angeles, Eastern Avenue Multi-Modal Transportation Improvement Project – Los Angeles, CA: Environmental Planner for the project approval and environmental document phase for this project, which proposes for this project, which proposes to re-envision 1.5 miles of Eastern Avenue as a multimodal corridor that is safe and accessible for pedestrian crossing, biking, mass transit, and general driving to employment, education, health care, parks, and recreational centers. The project involves a robust community engagement process. The community engagement process consisted of project data updates via website, flyer creation and distribution, door to door business outreach, surveys, digital ads, email communications, two community meetings, and six focused community meetings. New project features include new signalized intersections, lighting upgrades, pedestrian safety crossing improvements, bicycle infrastructure, landscape elements, and upgrades to transit stops. Psomas prepared a Categorical Exemption Memorandum and coordinated with Caltrans District 7’s Local Assistance to complete the Preliminary Environmental Study (PES) form and obtain a Categorical Exclusion for this project
The Center at Needham Ranch, Phase 1 and 2 – Santa Clarita, CA:
Project Manager/Environmental Planner for this 186-acre project. Sean led environmental compliance and prepared/processed regulatory permits for the project. He managed environmental compliance with CEQA mitigation measures and permit conditions during project construction, including providing agency notifications, managing biological surveys, and resource agency coordination/reporting, as well as the purchase of compensatory mitigation for the project.
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power As-Needed Regulatory Permitting Services – Los Angeles, CA: Regulatory Specialist for the preparation of Jurisdictional Delineations (JDs) under MBC Aquatics Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) On-Call Receiving Water Monitoring Services. Psomas conducted 21 JDs and various biological services for LADWP from 2017 -2020 as part of this as-needed regulatory permitting services arrangement. Sean conducted field work, prepared jurisdictional delineation reports, and provided regulatory permitting support. Sean completed eight JDs for LADWP; six in Los Angeles County including Castaic-Haskell L3 Project, Adelanto- T oluca Line 1 500kV Reconductoring Project, Power Pole Replacement Project, Spunky Canyon Weir Maintenance Project, Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area, and Celilo Sylmar T ower Replacement Project. Sean also prepared a jurisdictional delineation for the South Haiwee, Little Lake, and Jawbone Canyon Projects in Inyo County and Kern County, CA and for the Adelanto Converter Station Project in the County of San Bernardino.
Tustin Ranch Hills Planned Development EIR – Orange County, CA:
Environmental Planner for this project, which consists of the replacement of the existing T ustin Hills Racquet and Pickleball Club with a Planned Unit Development consisting of 17 buildings containing 34 single-family townhome units and three single-family detached units for a total of 37 units. As environmental planner, Sean managed the development of environmental technical studies and the preparation of a Draft and Final EIR for this project. A key issue on this project included: evaluating cumulative impacts of multiple subsequent construction projects on the local neighborhood.
Newport Village Mixed-Use Development – Newport Beach, CA:
Environmental Planner for this project, which involves demolishing existing structures and redeveloping the project site as a mixed-use development encompassing approximately 9.4 acres on the north and south sides of the West Coast Highway within the City of Newport Beach’s Mariners’ Mile SEAN
NOONAN
(CONTINUED)
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NOONAN
(CONTINUED)
corridor. The project consists of 14 residential condominium units on the South Parcel and 108 apartment units on the North Parcel and 128,640 SF of nonresidential floor area. The project also includes a new publicly accessible waterfront promenade.
Arcadia Town Center Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration – Arcadia, CA: Environmental Planner for the preparation of an IS/MND on this project, which consists of 181 residential units and 13,130 SF of ground floor commercial uses. Given the location of this project in downtown Arcadia, this project involves a high level of coordination with the City and Applicant to develop a comprehensive description of how the project would be constructed, including details such as staging, contractor parking, excavation and temporary shoring methods, and utility relocation. Psomas also prepared technical analyses in support of this project, including a traffic study as well as air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, noise, and cultural analyses. Sean coordinated the environmental technical studies and was the primary author of the IS/MND.
Central Harbor Boulevard Transit Corridor Project - PEA Memorandum – Orange County, CA: Project Manager worked with the Orange County T ransportation Authority (OCT A) staff to develop a project description, and then to prepare a Preliminary Environmental Assessment (PEA) Memorandum to identify the appropriate level of environmental documentation required for the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance. As Project Manager worked with the Orange County T ransportation Authority (OCT A) staff to develop a project description, and then to prepare a Preliminary Environmental Assessment (PEA) Memorandum to identify the appropriate level of environmental documentation required for the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance.
Explorer Well Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration – Pasadena, CA: Environmental Planner for preparation of an IS/MND for construction of a new groundwater production well and its connection to the Monk Hill T reatment System to optimize removal of perchlorate and VOCs from mid-plume area of contamination in the underlying aquifer. The project includes a new well, an 800-foot segment of raw water pipeline, and outlet pipes to existing basins. As environmental planner, Sean managed the development of environmental technical studies and the preparation of an IS/MND for this project. Key issues on this Project involved: evaluating the significance of construction noise effects for a project that would require 24-hour drilling for ~3 weeks; and avoiding biological resource impacts in a sensitive location of the City.
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Psomas | City of Costa Mesa - Fairview Park West Bluff Restoration RFP No. 25-23 692
David Hughes is a Senior Project Manager in
Restoration Ecology and Regulatory Services with 23
years of experience in mitigation planning, restoration monitoring, wetland delineations, and regulatory permitting.
David is also a Certified Arborist and fully trained practitioner of the California Rapid Assessment Method (CRAM) for wetlands. He is responsible for completing Jurisdictional Assessments/Delineation Reports and assisting both private and public entities with obtaining regulatory authorizations from the USACE, the CDFW, the USFWS, the RWQCBs, and the California Coastal Commission (CCC). He is responsible for planning and implementing mitigation projects to comply with regulatory permit conditions and mitigation measures pertaining to the CEQA. David is proficient in habitat site analysis, habitat mitigation program development, restoration monitoring, wetland delineations and assessments, regulations pertaining to jurisdictional waters, tree inventories and protection plans, and general mitigation compliance documentation.
Experience
Ronald Reagan Sports Park Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Program – Temecula, CA: Project Manager for the habitat mitigation and monitoring program (HMMP) for this project, which involved removing silt from a desilting basin complex and ongoing basin maintenance at the park.
The HMMP includes (1) an assessment of impact site and future mitigation site conditions; (2) development of success criteria based on the California Rapid Assessment Method; (3) a discussion of the proposed mitigation program; and (4) guidelines for site preparation, plant establishment, long- term site maintenance, long-term site performance monitoring, and site status documentation. Mitigation components included riparian habitat creation through grading and plant establishment and existing riparian habitat enhancement through the removal of non-native species such as gum trees. Mitigation planning was performed in compliance with (1) the mitigation measures contained in the IS/MND; (2) CDFW and USACE requirements for mitigating impacts to jurisdictional resources; and (3) Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan requirements for mitigating impacts to Riparian/Riverine Resources.
The project also includes monitoring maintenance activities and site performance during the required five-year maintenance and monitoring program. Monitoring activities consist of regular qualitative and quantitative site examinations and the development of site status documentation. David performed restoration site monitoring and developed associated status reports in compliance with the approved Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Program (HMMP) and CDFW and USACE permit requirements. David was also responsible for managing supporting technical staff who assisted with monitoring and documentation activities and for ensuring that project tasks were completed within schedule and budgetary constraints.
EDUCATION
2003/MS/Ecological Restoration
and Management/University of
Wisconsin, Madison
1991/BS/Ecology, Behavior and
Evolution/University of California,
San Diego
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Ecological Restoration
Practitioner/Society for Ecological
Restoration/243
Trained Practitioner, California
Rapid Assessment Method
(CRAM), Riverine and Depressional
Wetland Modules/California
Wetlands Monitoring Workgroup
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Jurisdictional Delineation
Training/Richard Chinn
Environmental Training, Inc.
Certified Arborist/International
Society of Arboriculture/WE-
7752A
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Consulting
Arborists
EXPERIENCE
With Psomas for 22 years; with
other firms for 1 year
DAVID HUGHES
Senior Regulatory Specialist – Psomas
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626.204.6530
[email protected]
Psomas | City of Costa Mesa - Fairview Park West Bluff Restoration RFP No. 25-23 693
Tesoro del Valle Mitigation Program Habitat Mitigation Planning and Monitoring – Los Angeles County, CA: Certified Arborist for the T esoro del Valle Restoration Project, which served to mitigate for impacts resulting from development of the T esoro del Valle residential development project.
The project included mitigation planning and development of Habitat Mitigation Monitoring Plans (HMMPs) for four habitat types: riparian, oak woodland, cherry woodland, and alluvial fan sage scrub. This preservation and management program included the ongoing maintenance of a 50-acre conservation area and an alluvial fan sage scrub preservation area in the San Francisquito Creek area.
Levee Repair Project, Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, Flood Maintenance Division – El Monte, CA: Project Manager for this Los Angeles Department of Public Works' project. The project site consisted of a 0.2-acre riparian mitigation site associated with San Gabriel River Soft - Bottom Channel Reach 40. David provided project management, mitigation planning, mitigation implementation, and site monitoring associated with repair activities at two flood control levees at the project site. He also assisted in the development of the habitat mitigation plan for the project; installed willow tree cuttings at the mitigation site; provided documentation to regulatory agencies for permit compliance; and performed long- term monitoring during the habitat establishment period. The project successfully achieved all performance criteria and completed the mitigation program after only three years.
Arroyo Seco Canyon Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration – Pasadena, CA: Biologist for the IS/MND for this project, which proposes improvements in three areas along the Upper Arroyo Seco in the City of Pasadena, north of Devil’s Gate Dam. Improvements proposed in Area 1 include habitat restoration along the stream channel, a new nature trail, and a rest area/picnic area, along with demolition of the existing Headworks structure. David performed a native tree survey in accordance with requirements set forth in the City of Pasadena’s T ree Ordinance and to satisfy CDFW requirements. The survey consisted of identifying and mapping approximately 147 trees. The location of each tree was mapped; the diameter of each trunk was recorded; and the health conditions and general aesthetics of each tree were evaluated. The purpose of the survey was to identify the type and quantity of trees to be removed as a result of the project and to identify trees in the vicinity of project construction areas that would require tree protection measures to avoid unnecessary impacts.
David subsequently prepared a tree survey report that was included in the project’s IS/MND.
Catalina Island Conservancy Infrastructure Repair and Upgrade Program Environmental Consulting Services – Avalon, CA: Project Manager for this project, which includes providing environmental consulting services to the Catalina Island Conservancy for various infrastructure improvement projects. The tasks for these projects include (1) preparation of CEQA documentation; (2) preparation of a biological constraints analysis; (3) preparation of jurisdictional delineation assessments; (4) performance of special status botanical surveys; (5) preparation of regulatory agency permit applications for the USACE, Los Angeles RWQCB, and CDFW; and (6) regulatory permit processing. The projects include the White’s Landing Pier Replacement Project; the Middle Canyon Bridge Replacement Project; the Overall Road Maintenance and Repair Project; the T rail Creation Project; and the Black Jack Campground Upgrade Project.
DAVID
HUGHES
(CONTINUED)
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Hillside Development Project Mitigation Planning and Compliance – Diamond Bar, CA: Project Manager for the 60-acre T ract 53430 Hillside residential development project. This project includes the planning and implementation of over 25 acres of oak riparian mitigation; 20 acres of upland oak/walnut woodland mitigation; and 40 acres of coastal sage scrub mitigation. He has conducted mitigation planning and provided compliance oversight with City, State, and federal agencies to assist the developer in acquiring a grading permit. David is also responsible for ensuring that project tasks are completed within schedule and budgetary constraints.
Burnam Development Project Mitigation Planning and Regulatory Compliance – Santa Clarita, CA: Project Manager for the 60-acre residential development project. This project includes the planning and implementation of over 15 acres of alluvial sage scrub mitigation, 4 acres of coastal sage scrub mitigation, and 1 acre of holly-leaf cherry woodland mitigation. David provides mitigation planning and regulatory permit compliance services. He is also responsible for ensuring that project tasks are completed within schedule and budgetary constraints.
French Valley Parkway Interchange Project Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Program – Temecula, CA: Restoration Ecologist for this project in Murrieta and T emecula. The project included identifying habitat restoration and enhancement opportunities to mitigate for project impacts that would occur as a result of improving the Interstate (I) 15 corridor between I-215 and Winchester Road. Mitigation planning was performed in compliance with (1) the mitigation measures contained in the environmental documentation; (2) CDFW and USACE requirements for mitigation of impacts to jurisdictional resources; and (3) Western Riverside County MSHCP requirements for mitigation of impacts to Riparian/ Riverine Resources. The HMMP was developed in accordance with USACE guidelines and complies with standard resource agency requirements for riparian habitat mitigation. The project also included monitoring maintenance activities and site performance during the required five-year maintenance and monitoring program. Monitoring activities consisted of regular qualitative and quantitative site examinations and the development of site-status documentation. David performed an analysis of streambed resources at the project site as well as the proposed mitigation site using the California Rapid Assessment Method. The purpose of the CRAM analysis was to complement the jurisdictional delineation for the project and to document the sustainability of the proposed mitigation site for the project’s habitat mitigation and monitoring program.
Pechanga Parkway Storm Drain Improvement Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Program – Temecula, CA: Restoration Ecologist for mitigation planning and monitoring activities provided for the storm drain improvement project. A HMMP was prepared, which follows USACE guidelines and that complies with standard resource agency requirements for riparian habitat mitigation. Mitigation planning was performed in compliance with CDFW, USACE, and RWQCB requirements for mitigating impacts to jurisdictional resources, and final mitigation ratios were developed using the USACE’s mitigation ratio setting worksheet. The project also included monitoring maintenance activities and site performance during the required five-year maintenance and monitoring program. Monitoring activities consisted of regular qualitative and quantitative site examinations and the development of site status documentation. David performed an analysis of streambed resources at the project site as well as the proposed mitigation site using the California Rapid Assessment Method. The purpose of the CRAM analysis was to complement the jurisdictional delineation for the project and to document the sustainability of the proposed mitigation site for the project’s habitat mitigation and monitoring program.
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Psomas | City of Costa Mesa - Fairview Park West Bluff Restoration RFP No. 25-23 695
Charles Cisneros is a registered professional
archaeologist with 21 years of experience in
archaeological assessment and field experience in
California and Nevada. He has directed numerous field
projects in support of compliance with CEQA, NEPA, and Sections 106 and 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). Charles has managed a wide range of projects involving archaeological survey, testing, data recovery, monitoring, and laboratory analysis. His training and background meet the U.S. Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for prehistoric and historic archaeology.
Experience
Magnolia Tank Farm Specific Plan Program Environmental Impact Report – Huntington Beach, CA: Senior Archaeologist for the redevelopment of a 29-acre site (within the coastal zone) with a mixed-use development consisting of a 230,000-SF lodge that includes a maximum of 175 guest rooms and guesthouse-style, budget -oriented, family/group overnight accommodations with 40 beds, and ancillary resident - and visitor -serving retail and dining; up to 250-unit residential village; 2.8 acres of coastal conservation adjacent to Magnolia Marsh; and 2.6 acres of park.
The area adjacent to Magnolia Street will be designated as open space park and include a pedestrian trail that will link the project’s visitor -serving and residential uses to a future pedestrian trail within the open space conservation area adjacent to the Huntington Beach Channel and the Magnolia Marsh.
Carlsbad Veterans Park, Master Planning and Environmental Permitting Phase – Carlsbad, CA: Senior Archaeologist for preparation of an IS/MND for a new 91.5-acre park in the City of Carlsbad. The developable area of the site was only 48 acres due to the presence of native vegetation preserves. Psomas provided civil engineering, environmental, and surveying services for the Project Master Planning Phase and environmental permitting to result in final design concepts and required permits and authorizations for improvements.
2nd Street and Pacific Coast Highway Retail Center – Long Beach, CA:
Senior Archaeologist for this 10-acre site development. This retail complex area features a mix of upscale lifestyle tenants, restaurants, entertainment, local shops, and a gourmet grocery. The scope of services for preliminary engineering included engineering planning, entitlements, EIR engineering support, and AL T A survey mapping. The demolition of the existing Sea Marina Hotel was followed by final engineering design that included sewer, water, and storm drain improvements along with precise grading and erosion control plans. Psomas was also responsible for preparing SWPPP and SUSMP report documents to maintain stormwater quality in compliance with current Regional Water Quality Board Permit requirements.
Psomas also provided offsite improvements and coordination for Marina Drive revitalization, 2nd Street, and Pacific Coast Highway street widening, sidewalk, storm drain, driveway, striping, and traffic signal improvements.
EDUCATION
2008/MS/European Archaeology/
University of Edinburgh, United
Kingdom
2004/BA/Anthropology/California
State University, Los Angeles
CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Professional
Archaeologist/Register of
Professional Archaeologists/
1512280
Orange County Certified
Archaeologist/ Orange County/
Riverside County Certified
Archaeologist/ Riverside County/
Secretary of Interior Standards
qualified personnel
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Society for American Archaeology
Western States Folklore Society
EXPERIENCE
With Psomas for 8 years; with
other firms for 13 years
CHARLES CISNEROS, MS, RPA
Cultural Resources Senior Technical Manager – Psomas
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626.204.6520
[email protected]
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Annandale Canyon Open Space Trail Access Improvements Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration – Pasadena, CA: Cultural Resources Manager for the preparation of an IS/MND for the Annandale Canyon Open Space T rail Access Improvements Project. The project will provide an open space area with accessibility to the public. The City-owned site consists of approximately 23 acres of undeveloped land in Annandale Canyon at the western edge of the City. The project is composed of several improvements to the site, which include a new trailhead at the end of Wierfield Drive, a trail, and an observation point on a hilltop of the San Rafael Hills.
I-405 Program Management Cultural Services – Orange County, CA:
Senior Archaeologist for cultural services in support of the Parsons Program Management team’s 30% design plans for this 16-mile project. The project will add a general purpose lane and two express lanes in each direction, improve all exits and entrances to the freeway, and upgrade over 19 bridges.
As part of the PMC team, Psomas conducted supplemental record searches at the South-Central Coastal Information Center and field studies and several Historic Property Survey Reports by Caltrans to analyze the design changes for potential impacts to cultural resources with the revised Area of Potential Effects and routinely conducted outreach to local Native American tribes as part of the Section 106 consultation between the tribes and Caltrans. All Supplemental Historic Property Survey Reports were approved by Caltrans.
Santa Ana River Levee Stabilization Project – Riverside County, CA:
Senior Archaeologist for preparation of technical studies to support the rehabilitation of a portion of the Santa Ana River levee including removal, disposal, and replacement of approximately 6,200 LF of rock slope protection with a grouted rock slope protection and extending the levee armoring deeper below the calculated scour depths. T echnical studies prepared include Air Quality Assessment, Phase I Cultural Resources Inventory, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analysis, and a Hazardous Waste Sites and Soil Contamination Records T echnical Memorandum.
Santa Margarita Water District, Coto de Caza Emergency Storage Basin Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration –
Coto de Caza, CA: Senior Archaeologist for the IS/MND for construction of an emergency storage basin to contain potential sanitary sewer overflows associated with the existing Coto de Caza Lift Station. The project involves construction of a concrete-lined structure to accommodate up to 85,000 gallons of sewer overflow. Psomas prepared a mitigated negative declaration for this project and has completed technical analyses, including air quality and greenhouse gas emissions, noise, cultural resources, and a biological site survey.
City of Anaheim, Groundwater Treatment Plants Phase B and Groundwater Supply Wells IS/MND and CEQA-Plus Documentation – Anaheim, CA: Cultural Resources Manager for the preparation of an IS/ MND and supplemental CEQA-Plus Documentation for the installation of ion-exchange groundwater treatment systems at the five locations in the City of Anaheim. The ion-exchange systems are intended to remove perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) from groundwater. T wo new groundwater supply wells would be installed at one location and additional wells would be rehabilitated due to age. Psomas prepared a mitigated negative declaration for this project and completed additional technical studies to comply with CEQA-Plus guidelines pursuant to the Clean Water State Revolving Fund requirements.
CHARLES
CISNEROS
, MS,
RPA
(CONTINUED)
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CHARLES
CISNEROS, MS,
RPA
(CONTINUED)
Colton Community Soccer Park Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration– Colton, CA: Cultural Resources Manager for an IS/MND and an MMRP for the City's proposed community soccer park. The community park will include eight lighted soccer fields that can host soccer tournaments as well as provide local teams with practice facilities. The proposed project will be constructed and operated on a 21 -acre portion of the 45-acre site with the remaining 24 acres retained as natural open space along the Santa Ana River. Infrastructure improvements include paved parking; restroom and concession buildings; a police sub-station; breezeways with seating; child play areas; multipurpose trails; shaded spectator seating, and a maintenance yard with a cellphone tower. Major environmental issues addressed in the IS/MND include potential impacts to the river and associated biological resources and the presence of a former landfill beneath the property.
Charles provided oversight and QA/QC for Psomas’ archaeological and historic research at the CHRIS Information Center, archaeological survey, and cultural report.
Concordia University Master Build-Out Plan Update Environmental Impact Report – Irvine, CA: Senior Archaeologist for preparation of an EIR for this project. The Master Plan Update would allow for existing buildings totaling approximately 71,231 SF to be demolished and eight new buildings or additions to existing buildings totaling approximately 148,880 SF to be constructed, along with a new residence hall. The project also includes new, relocated, and improved athletic facilities and outdoor space.
Senior Archaeologist for the construction monitoring for the first phase of development pursuant to the approved Campus Master Build-Out Plan Update.
Pacoima Reservoir Restoration Project Environmental Impact Report – Los Angeles, CA: Senior Archaeologist for preparation of an EIR for removal of approximately 3 million cubic yards of sediment from the reservoir to preserve the reliability of the operations and safety of the dam.
Implementation of the proposed PRSR Project includes construction/ rehabilitation and operation of an access road upstream of the Reservoir; dewatering the Reservoir; excavating and removing the sediment; assembling, operating, and partially disassembling the conveyor belt; staging and transporting the sediment to Lopez Spreading Grounds; and finally trucking the sediment for placement at Sunshine Canyon Landfill or Sun Valley Pits.
3.7 MG Zone 1 Reservoir Project Mitigated Negative Declaration – Irvine, CA: Senior Archaeologist for preparation of an MND for construction of an additional reservoir to allow for storage reliability and operational flexibility in the Zone 1 domestic water system. The project site is located in the City of Irvine within Planning Area 9A (Woodbury), which is an area that is currently experiencing a high volume of new residential construction.
The project site was included in the City’s Northern Sphere Environmental Impact Report; however, development of a second reservoir was not specifically addressed.
Irvine Ranch Water District, Rattlesnake Reservoir Pump Station IS/ MND – Irvine, CA: Senior Archaeologist for the IS/MND for replacement of the existing Rattlesnake Reservoir Pump Station No. 2 with a new Zone A to Rattlesnake Reservoir Pump Station at the Rattlesnake Reservoir Complex.
The proposed project includes demolition and replacement of the existing RRPS2, as well as demolition of other appurtenant equipment, extension of existing sewer piping, and construction of related equipment and facilities.
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Sarah Curran has 23 years of civil engineering
experience including consulting for a wide range
of project such as K- 12 schools, public and private
universities, hospitals, parks, multi-family residential, and mixed-use developments. Her background, ranging from code enforcement to master planning, final project design and construction support, leads to creative, feasible and sustainable civil engineering designs from concept to implementation.
Experience
Carlsbad Veterans Park, Master Planning and Environmental Permitting Phase – Carlsbad, CA: Project Manager for preparation of an IS/MND for a new 91.5-acre park in the City of Carlsbad. The developable area of the site was only 48 acres due to the presence of native vegetation preserves. Psomas provided civil engineering, environmental, and surveying services for the Project Master Planning Phase and environmental permitting to result in final design concepts and required permits and authorizations for improvements.
University of California, Irvine, Aldrich Hall and Langson Library Accessibility Site Survey and Feasibility Study – Irvine, CA: Project Manager for providing civil engineering and survey services to conduct a site survey that included existing improvements, topography, slope data, and an accessibility survey to document barriers. The site survey included the area around Aldrich Hall to establish current site conditions for the area along Ring Road, adjacent to Aldrich Hall between the Student Center, Langson Library, and adjacent designated plazas.
University of California Irvine, Student Success Building, Detailed Project Program – Irvine, CA: Project Manager for the Detailed Project Programming (DPP) exercise aimed at assisting the Architect and UCI to establish the project limits and functional scope for the design and construction of the Student Success Building. The program includes event and support space and administrative offices to meet the most urgent needs of a variety of vital student support services, including Wellness, Health, and Counseling Services; Disability Services; Career Pathways; the Veteran’s Services Center; and the Division of T eaching Excellence and Innovation. The DPP developed will be implemented using a design-build process. Psomas’ project work to develop criteria for the DPP includes review of campus as-builts, master plans, and specifications; identification possible opportunities and constraints related to civil engineering design; support in the site plan preparation; and feedback relevant to anticipated quantities and costs related to the civil engineering design.
County of San Bernardino, Public Defenders Office –
San Bernardino, CA: Project Manager for development of a new 42,337 GSF administrative office building with subterranean parking for the County of San Bernardino. Location of the project on County property within
REGISTRATION
2023/AZ/Professional Engineer/
Civil/78564
2006/CA/Professional Engineer/
Civil/69620
EDUCATION
2002/BS/Civil Engineering/
University of Vermont, Cum Laude
CERTIFICATIONS
Qualified SWPPP Developer/
California Stormwater Quality
Association/69620
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
California's Coalition for Adequate
School Housing (CASH)
ACE Mentor Program
Design-Build Institute of America
EXPERIENCE
With Psomas for 10 years; with
other firms for 13 years
SARAH CURRAN, PE, QSD
Principal Engineer – Psomas
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619.961.2815
[email protected]
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SARAH
CURRAN, PE,
QSD
(CONTINUED)
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the City of San Bernardino required considerations for both County and City of San Bernardino requirements for required permits and municipal coordination. Services include development of rough grading plans showing excavation support and erosion controls; Offsite Improvement plans for street frontage improvements within City of San Bernardino right -of-way, including, sidewalk repairs, utility trenching, and new driveways; utility plan connections coordinated with San Bernardino Municipal Water Department; onsite grading and drainage improvements for County of San Bernardino building permit; and Storm Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP), following County of San Bernardino template and manual including design of post -construction BMPs.
Mt. San Antonio College, Pedestrian Bridge at Miracle Mile – Walnut, CA: Project Manager for this transit center project to link areas of campus north and south of T emple Avenue via a new pedestrian bridge. Civil engineering improvements included designs for reroute of campus utility mains in conflict with proposed bridge pile caps and footings, grading and drainage designs for the connection to the miracle mile, and extensive coordination with ongoing and future campus projects.
South Orange County Community College District, Saddleback College, Advanced Technology and Applied Science Building, Design- Build Criteria Package – Mission Viejo, CA: Project Manager for civil engineering design-build programming and criteria narratives and exhibits for the new A T AS building, demolition of the T echnology and Science Building, and relocation of tennis courts. Psomas provided preliminary grading and utility studies to support a quality design-build RFP as well as specific criteria related to these elements, along with vehicular and pedestrian access, stormwater management, and paving materials. The scope of services included design-build bidding and design support services, and design-build construction support services.
University of California San Diego, Erosion Repair and Parking Lot, Veterans Administration Medical Center – San Diego, CA: Project Manager for civil engineering design, construction support and project management services for the development of a new 440-space campus parking lot, on a 6.5-acre site, located to the southeast of the existing Veterans Administration Medical Center. The project involves the import of approximately 100,000 cubic yards of earthwork to fill in a heavily eroded canyon, construction of stabilized fill slopes, and a compacted pad for the parking lot landscaping and revegetation of the Open Space Preserve Boundary. Psomas' scope of services include topographic surveying, substructure utility locating; signage and striping plans; grading, drainage and utilities plans; CEQA support documents; and design of sustainable stormwater strategies.
California State University, Systemwide Climate Resiliency Framework – California Statewide, CA: Senior Project Manager prepared civil engineering components for a Climate Resiliency Framework that achieves Climate Informed Design-Day Guidelines for the entirety of the 23-campus California State University system. These guidelines mitigate campus infrastructure vulnerability by improving campus staff knowledge and ability to communicate, empowering them to implement the developed Climate Resiliency Framework for a variety of infrastructure types throughout the CSU campus system.
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SARAH
CURRAN, PE,
QSD
(CONTINUED)
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City of Encinitas Coast Highway 101 Leucadia Streetscape Project Phase 1 – Encinitas, CA: QA/QC Manager for the reconstruction of the North Coast Highway 101 right -of-way from a 4-lane road to a 2-lane road with roundabouts, bike lanes, new drainage infrastructure, and sidewalks at a construction cost of $12 million. The project work consists of AC paving, sidewalk construction, bioretention, drainage installation (via open-cut trench with deep shoring), roundabout construction, temporary parking construction, signing and striping, signal installation, street lighting, traffic control, irrigation, and landscaping. Coordination is required with an adjacent pedestrian El Portal railroad under crossing construction project being administered by SANDAG.
Santee Community Center – Santee, CA: Project Manager for the new community center within Santee T own Center Community Park, responsible for providing civil engineering services and CEQA support for site improvements related to the new community center. Improvements include dedicated facilities for teens and seniors, lobby space, multi-purpose rooms, administrative offices, and storage, occupying approximately 12,500 square feet. Site features include drought -tolerant landscaping and stormwater quality facilities, environmental documentation, realignment of adjacent parking facilities, including new EV charging stations, and accessibility compatibility with the new community center project site, which is approximately 30,000 square feet in total area.
Ocean Street Beach Access Improvements – Carlsbad, CA: Project Manager, Project Manager for providing design and construction support services for improvements to seven public beach accesses along the west side of Ocean Street in Carlsbad, CA. Proposed improvements included the addition of accessible pedestrian ramps, removal and replacement of existing concrete stairs, reconfiguration of selective landings and viewing platforms, introduction of drinking fountains at select accesses and other landscape improvements. Services provided included grading, drainage, utilities, and stormwater management designs, as well as SWPPP preparation.
MTS Copley Park Division Planning and Lighting Study –
San Diego, CA: Contract Manager provided oversight of surveying, engineering, and project management services to support the overall planning study. The study provided alternatives for replacing the existing modular building with one outside of the old Miramar South Landfill. It considered existing site constraints, operational impacts, and programmatic space requirements. A conceptual site lighting plan study and photometric analysis were also prepared to understand alternatives for replacing or renovating existing leaning light poles at the facility site.
Tribal Administration Building- Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians – Valley Center, CA: Project Manager for professional surveying, environmental and civil engineering services to support the construction of a two-story, approximately 40,000 SF tribal administration building for the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians. Psomas scope of services included preparation of topographic and boundary surveys; NEPA Environmental Assessment; civil site improvement plans and studies; and Valley Center Road access management studies, operational analysis, and improvements plans.
Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan Grading – San Diego, CA: Project Manager for the development of site plans to facilitate implementation of the Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan (CVBMP). Psomas prepared rough grading site plans for the clearing and compaction of 11 sites throughout the Chula Vista Bayfront to accommodate import and placement of additional soil.
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Dr. Bastani has 28 years of diversified experience
in geotechnical, earthquake, and environmental
engineering and is an adjunct professor at Cal Poly
Pomona. His experience covers all aspects of the consulting engineer’s profession including comprehensive knowledge and applied use of conceptual, physical, and numerical modeling for geotechnical and environmental engineering solutions.
Dr. Bastani’s professional experience entails performance, management and providing practical solutions for a variety of projects including:
(1) Geotechnical investigation and monitoring for foundation design of bridges, water reservoirs, pipelines, power plants, commercial and industrial facilities, and landfills; (2) Seismic ground motion studies, site response analysis, liquefaction analysis, determination of seismic induced deformations, and seismic retrofit evaluations; (3) Deep-seated and shallow landslide investigation, analysis, and mitigation; (4) Design of shoring and stabilization systems including tie back and soil nail retaining structures (5) Groundwater flow and contaminant transport evaluation and modeling; and (6) Seismic hazard evaluation, probabilistic and deterministic, for various seismic zones around the United States and abroad.
Dr. Bastani’s experience includes evaluation of several major landslides in southern California. Evaluation of the landslides consisted of limit equilibrium slope stability and utilization of advance numerical models such as finite element and finite difference methods.
Experience
Rambla Pacifico Landslide – Malibu, CA: Rambla Pacifico Road begins at Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) immediately west of Las Flores Canyon.
Rambla Pacifico originally led to the top of the bluffs adjacent to the La Costa subdivision. From there the road travelled up the mountain to eventually join Piuma Road at the summit of Saddle Peak. Many fine homes have been built along the route and its side streets, ranging from modest dwellings to elaborate, architectural masterpieces. Complex of landslides began in 1978, undermining part of the road in 1984. A half-mile loop of lower Rambla Pacifico Road, approximately one-half mile from its intersection with PCH, has been closed ever since. Residents above the closure must drive an extra four miles up Las Flores Canyon to a crossroad above the slide to get up to their homes. In the mid-2000s a new private/ public road was proposed to connect lower Rambla Pacifico with its upper portions, a proposal still in discussion in 2008. Dr. Bastani was instrumental on modeling the landslide complex by FLAC, a finite difference numerical model, to evaluate the sliding mechanism.
REGISTRATION
Registered Civil Engineer –
State of California
Registered Geotechnical Engineer
- State of California
EDUCATION
PhD, Civil and Environmental
Engineering, University of
California, Davis
MS, Civil and Environmental
Engineering, University of
California, Davis
BS, Civil Engineering, Polytechnic
of T ehran
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
ASCE OC Geo Institute Chair
EERI
Consortium of Organizations
for Strong-Motion Observation
Systems (COSMOS)
EERI Reconnaissance T eam
Member for Bam, Iran, Earthquake
of December 26, 2003
Pacific Earthquake Engineering
Research Center (PEER)
Reconnaissance Team Member for
Nisqually Earthquake of February
28, 2001
Network for Earthquake
Engineering Simulation (NEES)
Seismological Society of America
(SSA)
Orange County Water Association
(OCWA)
ALI BA STA N I, PHD, PE, GE, F . ASCE
Principal, Geotechnical Engineer – GMU
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949.232.8984
[email protected]
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Delmanico vs. City of Anaheim – Anaheim Hills, CA: Ground deformation evolving into the Santiago Landslide was first recognized in summer of 1992.
Subsequently, above-average rainfall in winter 1992 - 1993 accelerated slide movement and defined an area of involvement as shown in the map below. Area marine sedimentary rock of Puente Formation, specifically La Vida and Overlying Soquel Members, became locally destabilized by rising groundwater table. The hillside terrain encompassing the Santiago Landslide is comprised of both developed and undeveloped residential lands. Dr. Bastani modeled the landslide area using FLAC to evaluate the stability of the slope, the extent of the landslide toe compression and its effect on the residential properties at the landslide toe.
ALI BASTANI,
PHD, PE, GE,
F. A S C E
(CONTINUED)
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Psomas | City of Costa Mesa - Fairview Park West Bluff Restoration RFP No. 25-23703 Kathryn (Katie) has almost 20 years of experience
in various aspects of the Geotechnical field, and a
master’s degree in Geological Sciences studying fault
zone architecture under the direction of Professor Thomas Rockwell. Her experience includes successfully managing and working with a wide variety of projects including the following: Master planned communities, hillside grading operations, public works projects, landslide investigation and mitigation, SWPPP compliance, groundwater studies, mine and quarry projects, fault investigations, legal and forensic projects, and management for special inspection services. Katie has been involved in several ASCE award winning projects throughout Orange County.
Experience
Villa Pacifica Landslide, Villa Pacifica Community Association – San Clemente, CA: Geotechnical investigation for repair recommendation purposes and litigation purposes including subsurface investigations, document investigation, and coordination and recommendations for temporary stabilization efforts.
Horseshoe Landslide, Belmont Estates Association –
Anaheim Hills, CA: Complex Geotechnical investigation, observation of grading and tie-back installation, and long-term slope monitoring, and groundwater monitoring.
Coto de Caza Debris Flows, Coto de Caza Master Association – Coto de Caza, CA: Investigation of several debris flows throughout the community including mapping, preliminary erosion control and repair recommendations, slope monitoring, and observation during repairs.
Sunset Crossing Landslide – Diamond Bar, CA: Onsite observation during slope repair, including observing tie-back installation and re- grading of the slope.
Poppy Trail Slide, CJPIA – Rolling Hills, CA: Geotechnical investigation of large slope failure in a private community, including slope monitoring, percolation testing, onsite observations, and data analysis.
Philemon Landslide Repair, Brent Engineering – Dana Point, CA:
Observation of complex slope repair operation including removal of landslide debris, regrading of slope, and the installation of a large concrete cut-off wall at the toe of the slope. Observation included installation and monitoring of slope-inclinometers.
Canyon Wren Street Distress and Slope Movement –
Aliso Viejo, CA: Geotechnical investigation of street distress and potential slope movement. Study included subsurface exploration and installation of three slope inclinometers.
REGISTRATION
Professional Geologist -
State of CA
Certified Engineering Geologist -
State of CA:
Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD)
Qualified SWPPP Practitioner
(QSP
EDUCATION
M.S. Geological Sciences, 2010
San Diego State University, San
Diego
B.S. Geological Sciences, 2005,
University of CA: Santa Barbara,
Goleta
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Geological Society of America
South Coast Geological Society
San Diego Association of
Geologists
K ATH RYN FARRINGTON, PG, CEG
Senior Engineer/Geologist – GMU
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[email protected]
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Penitencia Creek Landslide Complex, Hengli Group – San Jose, CA:
Geotechnical investigation of a large, deep seated landslide complex in the eastern foothills of San Jose. The project included trenching to determine the slide movement characteristics and evaluating the slide from a Geotechnical mitigation perspective.
Sierra Road Landslide, Hengli Group – San Jose, CA: Subsurface exploration within a large landslide complex in the eastern foothills of San Jose to collect soil samples, characterize the landslide, and create landslide mitigation options.
Summit View HOA Landslide, Ford, Walker, Haggerty & Behar – Orange, CA: Geotechnical evaluation of a slope failure behind a single- family residence. This project consisted of a subsurface investigation, geotechnical analysis, and the preparation of repair recommendations.
Cyprus Shore Slope Failure, Cyprus Shore Association –
San Clemente, CA: Geotechnical investigation of a failing slope below multiple homes and HOA property. The project consists of a subsurface investigation, interpretation of inclinometer data, geotechnical analyses, and development of repair plans.
Sunset Shores Landslide – San Clemente, CA: Geotechnical investigation of a bluff failure below a condo complex. The project consisted of document review, subsurface investigation, coordination with multiple entities and the preparation of stabilization recommendations.
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FARRINGTON,
PG, CEG
(CONTINUED)
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Psomas | City of Costa Mesa - Fairview Park West Bluff Restoration RFP No. 25-23706 City of Anaheim Anaheim Planning 2020-2023 Environmental Review (MC 6229B) (CEQA On-Call Services) Government - Local
City of Anaheim Polychlorinated Bihenyl (PCB) Spill Assessment and Remediation Services for 225 E. Pearson Avenue Government - Local
City of Anaheim Hills Preserve Environmental Impact Report Government - Local City of Anaheim As-Needed Enviromental Services Government - Local City of Azusa Azusa Land Reclamation Landfill Project Consultation on Environmental Review Government - Local
City of Beaumont On-Call Planning and Environmental Service Government - Local City of Claremont Claremont Planning 2019-2022 On-Call Environmental Document Preparation Services (On-Call CEQA/NEPA Consulting Services) Government - Local City of Costa Mesa On-Call Environmental T echnical and Staffing Consultant Services Government - Local City of Fullerton Fullerton Planning 2020-2023 CEQA Services RFQ No. 4349 ( City of Fullerton CEQA On-Call) Government - Local
City of Fullerton 301 South Acacia Avenue Project Categorical Exemption Government - Local City of Fullerton 312 North Euclid Street Government - Local City of Galt C Street Enhancements Project Government - Local City of Hesperia CDBG Roadway Improvement Project (FY 2021-22) No 71-66 Government - Local City of Huntington
Beach
On-Call Civil Engineering Surveying and Professional Consulting Services (On-Call CEQA Environmental Services) Government - Local City of Inglewood Crenshaw Boulevard T ransportation Improvement Project Government - Local City of Irvine 2022-2025 Consultant T eam Program Government - Local City of Irvine Avian Nesting Bird Surveys/Biological Monitoring Government - Local City of Irvine 2024 On-Call Program Government - Local
City of Laguna
Niguel
On-Call Professional Engineering Services Multi-Disciplinary Plan Review Government - Local
City of Lancaster Rangeland and High Valley Solar Projects Environmental Impact Report Government - Local
City of Lancaster City of Lancaster On-Call Government - Local City of Long Beach Pacific Place Self-Storage RV Parking and Car Wash Project Environmental Impact Report (formerly Ambeco Road IS/MND) Government - Local City of Long Beach Lincoln Park Redevelopment CM and Channel View Park Play- ground-Biologist Government - Local
City of Long Beach 3901 Via Oro Avenue Warehouse Project Categorical Exemption Government - Local City of Los Angeles SR-1 (Lincoln Boulevard) Multimodal Improvements Project EIR/EA Government - Local City of Los Angeles Eastern Avenue Multi-Modal T ransportation Improvement Project Government - Local City of Los Angeles City of Los Angeles DPW BOE On-Call Environmental Documentation Consultants Lists (10/2019-10/2024) Government - Local City of Los Angeles 3872 As-Needed Environmental Impact Analysis and Special Studies Government - Local
City of Los Angeles
C-134269/TOS 21/SR-1 (Lincoln Boulevard) Multi-Modal
Improvement Project Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment
Government - Local
City of Los Angeles
City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works Bureau of Engineering: On-Call Wastewater and Environmental Engineering Services July 2012-July 2017 (C-120702)
Government - Local
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City of Los Angeles DPW Bureau of Engineering Pre-Qualified On- Call Wastewater and Environmental Engineering Consultants List 2017-2027 contract was extended 5 years to 7/10/27 (Contract C-129662)
Government - Local
City of Moorpark Civic Center Master Plan Project Government - Local City of Pasadena Affinity Project Government - Local
City of Pasadena Viña Vieja Pickleball Court Project IS/MND Government - Local City of Pasadena Garfield Replacement Well IS/MND Government - Local City of Pasadena Arroyo Seco Water Reuse Project and Natural Stream Restoration Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration Government - Local City of Pasadena Three Projects Restoration Maintenance Berkshire Creek Oak Grove and Lower Arroyo Seco Government - Local
City of Pasadena On-call Environmental Services (PW) Government - Local City of Pasadena Parker-Mayberry Bridge IS/MND Government - Local City of Rancho
Cucamonga On-Call Environmental Government - Local
City of San
Clemente San Clemente Shorecliffs Cultural Resources Government - Local City of Santa Ana City of Santa Ana Well Number 29 Rehabilitation Initial Study/ Mitigated Negative Declaration Government - Local
City of Santa Ana McDonald’s at Santa Clara Avenue IS/MND Government - Local City of Santa Ana On-Call Environmental Services - CEQA an Government - Local City of Seal Beach Old Ranch Country Club Specific Plan EIR Government - Local City of Simi Valley Focused Coastal California Gnatcatcher Survey Government - Local City of Simi Valley EIR On-Call Government - Local
City of Stanton
Stanton T own Center Specific Plan Subsequent Initial Study/ Mitigated Negative Declaration to the 2008 General Plan Environmental Impact Report
Government - Local
City of West Covina
Phase 1 – Medical Office Building Parking Structure Emergency Department/Intensive Care Unit Addendum to the Final EIR for the Queen of the Valley Specific Plan
Government - Local
City of West Covina Walnut Grove Specific Plan Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration Government - Local
City of West Covina Amazon Delivery Station DAX9 Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration Government - Local
City of Y orba Linda On-Call Consulting Services Government - Local Eastern Municipal
Water District Dunlap Recycled Water Pipeline IS/MND Utility - Water/ Wastewater/Flood
Eastern Municipal
Water District
Wellhead T reatment Facility Constraints Analysis and IS/MND (Well 56)
Utility - Water/
Wastewater/Flood
Irvine Ranch Water
District Santiago Creek Dam Biological Constraint Utility - Water/ Wastewater/Flood
Irvine Ranch Water
District On-Call Biological Monitoring and Permitting Services Utility - Water/ Wastewater/Flood
Irvine Ranch Water
District On-Call CEQA and NEPA Consultation Utility - Water/ Wastewater/Flood
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T ype
B-13
Psomas | City of Costa Mesa - Fairview Park West Bluff Restoration RFP No. 25-23708 Irvine Ranch Water
District Santiago Creek Dam Outlet T ower and Spillway Improvements EIR Utility - Water/ Wastewater/Flood
Irvine Ranch Water
District
Addendum No. 1 to the IS/MND for the Orange Park Acres Well Replacement
Utility - Water/
Wastewater/Flood
Irvine Ranch Water
District Santiago Dam Mitigation Planning Utility - Water/ Wastewater/Flood
Los Angeles County Santa Anita Stormwater Flood Management and Seismic Strengthening Project Consistency Evaluation Government - Local Los Angeles County 2020-2023 Permitting Support LACFCD Government - Local Los Angeles County Nesting Bird Management Plan Revisions Government - Local Los Angeles County Bull Creek Water Conservation Pipeline CO #1 Initial Study/ Mitigated Negative Declaration Government - Local
Los Angeles County Pacoima Reservoir Restoration Biological Resources Surveys/ Reports Government - Local
Los Angeles County On-Call Department of Park & Rec LA County Government - Local Los Angeles County On-Call Environmental Services for Flood Control Facilities Government - Local Los Angeles County 2022-2023 Soft Bottom Channel Maintenance Program Government - Local Los Angeles County 2022 Federal On-Call Environmental Compliance Services for T ransportation Planning and Programs Division (BRC0000284) Government - Local Los Angeles County On-Call Environmental Services for the Water Resources Core Service Area Government - Local
Los Angeles County Santa Ana Dam Reservoir Post-Fire Emergency Restoration Project Government - Local Los Angeles County Los Verdes Golf Course Netting Categorical Exemption Government - Local Los Angeles
Department of
Water and Power
LADWP Victorville to McCullough Electrical T ransmission Project Utility - Water/ Wastewater/Flood
Los Angeles
Department of
Water and Power
LADWP Path46 T ransmission Line Update Jurisdictional
Delineation
Utility - Water/
Wastewater/Flood
Los Angeles
Department of
Water and Power
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Victorville to McCullough Electric T ransmission Jurisdictional Delineation Utility - Water/
Wastewater/Flood
Los Angeles
Department of
Water and Power
JD Main St. Facility Sediment Cleanout Utility - Water/ Wastewater/Flood
Los Angeles World
Airports Environmental T echnical/Expert Consulting for LAX Government - Local Los Angeles World
Airports
Biological Monitoring of Argo Ditch Maintenance Project Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Government - Local
Los Angeles World
Airports
Los Angeles International Airport El Segundo Blue Butterfly Habitat Restoration Area Focused Coastal California Gnatcatcher Surveys Government - Local Los Angeles World
Airports MSA Environmental T echnical and Expert Consulting Services Government - Local Metropolitan Water
District of Southern
California
2021 On-call Environmental Planning Services Utility - Water/ Wastewater/Flood
Owner - Name Project Name Owner - Company
T ype
B-14
Psomas | City of Costa Mesa - Fairview Park West Bluff Restoration RFP No. 25-23709 Orange County Orange County Public Works’ San Diego Creek Reach II Operation and Maintenance Project Government - Local
Orange County Orange County Public Works’ La Pata Extension Project Government - Local Orange County OC Parks Invasive Plant Species Mapping Government - Local Orange County On-Call Regulatory Permitting-Restoration Government - Local Orange County On-Call Environmental Documentation (Incidental Architect- Engineering Services) RCA-017-22010037 Government - Local Orange County On-Call Regulatory Permitting and Restoration Services (RCA-017- 22010058) Government - Local
Orange County OC Parks Facilities Nesting Bird Surveys (Nesting Bird On-Call Contract Services) Government - Local
Orange County
T ransportation
Authority
Central Harbor Boulevard T ransit Corridor Project - PEA Memorandum
T ransportation/T ransit
Agency
Rancho California
Water District On-Call Biennial Professional Consulting Services Utility - Water/ Wastewater/Flood
Riverside County
Flood Control and
Water Conservation
District
Santa Ana River Levee Stabilization Project Utility - Water/ Wastewater/Flood
Riverside County
Flood Control and
Water Conservation
District
On-Call Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Utility - Water/ Wastewater/Flood
Santa Margarita
Water District
Santa Margarita Water District Coto de Caza Emergency Storage Basin Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
Utility - Water/
Wastewater/Flood
South Coast Water
District As-Needed Environmental Services (23-02-0023) Utility - Water/ Wastewater/Flood
South Coast Water
District Lift Station No. 2 Replacement Project Utility - Water/ Wastewater/Flood
Southern California
Edison Company Kern River No. 3 Relicensing Utility - Energy Southern California
Edison Company Lee Vining Relicensing Utility - Energy
Southern California
Edison Company Santa Ana River I and III Riparian Monitoring Utility - Energy Southern California
Edison Company 2021 Lee Vining Riparian Monitoring Utility - Energy Southern California
Edison Company SCE On-Call Hydroelectric Compliance Service Utility - Energy T ransportation
Corridor Agencies
of Orange County
On-Call Biological Support Services T ransportation/T ransit Agency
Owner - Name Project Name Owner - Company
T ype
B-15
Psomas | City of Costa Mesa - Fairview Park West Bluff Restoration RFP No. 25-23710 5 Hutton Centre Drive
Suite 300
Santa Ana, CA 92707
714.751.7373
www.Psomas.com
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EXHIBIT C
FEE SCHEDULE
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Cost Proposal | 07.15.2025
Revised 01.27.2026
Fairview Park West Bluff Restoration
RFP No. 25-23
CITY OF COSTA MESA
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Cost Proposal
T ASKS
1. PROJECT
COORDINA TION
AND DOCUMENT
REVIEW
2A. SITE DESIGN
EVALUA TION
(BASE SCOPE)
2B. OPTIONAL
SITE DESIGN AND
EVALUA TION
3. DESIGN
DEVELOPMENT
4. PREPARA TION OF
QUANTITIES AND
COST ESTIMA TES
5. RESOURCE
CONSUL T A TION AND
ENVIRONMENT AL
PERMITTING
6. CUL TURAL
RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT PLAN
7. FINAL DESIGN,
CONSTRUCTION
DOCUMENTS
AND BID PACKAGE
PREPARA TION
8. CEQA AND
ENVIRONMENT AL
DOCUMENT A TION
9. PUBLIC
OUTREACH
10. BIDDING AND
CONSTRUCTION
SUPPORT
NAME/TITLE HOURL Y
RA TES NUMBER OF HOURS
Alia Hokuki, Principal-in-Charge, QA/QC Manager $255 2 1 4 30 4 Richard Lewis, Project Manager/Restoration Ecologist $186 60 4 4 10 6 2 8 8 12 24 Charles Cisneros, Cultural Resources Manager $205 22 40 8 6 6 Busy Rylander , Restoration Ecologist $143 32 24
David Hughes, Senior Regulatory Specialist $186 12 8 20 8 8 Lindsay Messett, Senior Biologist $164 40
Sean Noonan, Project Planner/Manager $195 12 2
Jordan Werkmeister , Environmental Planner $140 8 6
Sarah Curran, Principal Engineer/Geologist $275 50 36 24 Emma Harrison, Engineering Project Manager $235 113 82 46 Chase Lawson, Assistant Engineering Project Manager $195 120 114 82 Project Engineer (Psomas) $170 200 160 144
Civil Designer (Psomas) $150 200 160
Jennie Ramirez, GIS Analyst $135 36 8 8 8 12
Danaé Overman, T echnical Editor $100 1 3 2 3
Sheryl Kristal, Support Services Manager $145 10 8 2 4 6 4 6 6 Ali Bastani, Principal Engineer/Geologist $295 42 16
Kathryn Farrington, Senior Engineer/Geologist $255 67 22 Senior Staff Engineer/Geologist (GMU) $192 62 25
Laboratory T echnician (GMU) $142 28 55
CAD T ech (GMU) $132 16 12
Raul Salazar , Senior Earth Work Estimator $205 84
T revor Kroesch, Senior Civil Estimator $205 84
Austin Ermisch, T ake-off T echnician $160 28
Drilling Sub and Lab Costs $13,104 $15,370
T ask Subtotals: $17,120 $74,143 $39,894 $129,937 $41,290 $12,866 $10,787 $106,446 $9,678 $18,564 $65,464 $526,189 Project Directs (allowance for permit fees, approved reimbursables, CEQA filing fees, public outreach materials ) Subtotal: $7,000 PROJECT TOT AL: $493,295
OVERALL TOT AL (PSOMAS + GMU + CAPO PG, PLUS DIRECTS) INCLUDING OPTIONAL T ASK 2B$533,189 1 Psomas | City of Costa Mesa - Fairview Park West Bluff Restoration RFP No. 25-23714 5 Hutton Centre Drive
Suite 300
Santa Ana, CA 92707
714.751.7373
www.Psomas.com
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EXHIBIT D
CITY COUNCIL POLICY 100-5
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CITY OF COSTA MESA
Agenda Report
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
File #: 26-199 Meeting Date: 4/7/2026
TITLE: AWARD OF THE COSTA MESA SKATE PARK EXPANSION AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 25-01, AND FINDING OF CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/ENGINEERING DIVISION PRESENTED BY: RAJA SETHURAMAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
CONTACT INFORMATION: SEUNG YANG, P.E., CITY ENGINEER (714) 754-5335 RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Make a finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15301 and 15304.
2. Adopt plans, specifications, and working details for the Costa Mesa Skate Park Expansion and Improvement Project, City Project No. 25-01.
3. Reject the apparent low base bid submitted by RCCI dba Ramirez Company, 778 North Georgia Avenue, Azusa, California 91702 as non-responsive.
4. Award a Public Works Agreement (PWA) for construction to the second lowest base bidder, Elegant Construction, Inc., 15375 Barranca Parkway, Suite J-103, Irvine, California 92618, in the amount of $2,898,375, with a ten percent (10%) contingency in the amount of $289,838 for unforeseen costs related to this project, and an additional ten percent (10%) in the amount of $289,838, for construction management and material testing services.
5. Authorize the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the PWA with Elegant Construction, Inc., and related agreements for the project within Council authorized limits.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
The proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The action involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment based on the following:
Class 1 - Existing Facilities (§15301):
The repair, maintenance, or alteration of the existing public facility involves negligible expansion of use:
· The proposed expansion is minor relative to the existing overall park facility.
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· The project does not significantly increase the capacity or intensity of use at the park facility. · The proposed work occurs within the already developed park footprint. · The skate park already supports recreational uses, and the project is just a modification or improvement to Costa Mesa Skate Park.
Class 4 - Minor Alterations to Land (§15304):
The proposed project does not affect the following:
· Sensitive habitats
· Scenic highways
· Historical resources
In addition, the project does not include any of the following:
· Cumulative impacts
· Unusual circumstances
· Hazardous sites
Furthermore, the proposed action is exempt under sections 15301 and 15304 relating to the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, and/or minor alteration of existing public facilities.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Costa Mesa currently has one of the most popular skate parks in Orange County, Costa Mesa Skate Park, which is located at 900 Arlington Drive. The success of the existing skate park is demonstrated by the significant number of users who frequent the park. It provides a total skateboarding area of approximately 15,000 square feet and features a combination of street elements, bowls, and transition areas.
The existing skate park is frequented by the local skating community and is enjoyed by skaters of all ages. A great need exists for a dedicated area for beginning skaters and an expanded area for new elements. The ultimate goal is to expand the current skate park facility to ensure it remains a modern, premier, state-of-the-art skate park facility that can serve as a signature destination in the region and cater to users of all ages and skill levels.
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Existing Costa Mesa Skate Park
The proposed improvements will include expansion of the skate park area; construction of new skate park elements and flatwork; installation of synthetic turf, fencing, landscaping, and irrigation modifications; electrical work for site lighting; striping and signage at the parking lot; and final site restoration.
The City received $2 million in earmarked American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds through the office of Fifth District County of Orange Supervisor Katrina Foley to upgrade and expand the skate park.
The City Council included this funding as part of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget.
On November 7, 2023, the City Council awarded David Volz Design Landscape Architects (DVD) as the consultant to provide design services for the Costa Mesa Skate Park expansion and improvements. In addition, DVD partnered with Spohn Ranch Skate Parks, a highly reputable skate park design and build firm, to provide expertise and design for the newly renovated skate park.
DVD, along with City staff, conducted community engagement that included meetings and surveys during the 2024 project design phase. Notices were sent to neighboring residents in the surrounding area. The first community outreach meeting was held at the Costa Mesa Skate Park on May 11, 2024. This meeting solicited input on improvements desired by the community. The consultant incorporated all comments received and developed conceptual renderings of proposed improvements. A second community outreach meeting was conducted in the auditorium at Davis Magnet School on March 12, 2025, showcasing the proposed improvements. The proposed improvements were received with enthusiasm from all those who attended. For those who could not attend the community outreach meetings, a City-sponsored online opinion survey was commissioned to obtain additional input. Staff collected and analyzed the responses and opinions of the stakeholders, many of which were incorporated in the design of the new skate park.
The final preferred concept plan (Attachment 1) includes the following four major improvement elements:
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· Clover Pool
· Pump Track
· Snake Run
· Street Area
The design includes accessible pathways to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements between existing and proposed expansions. The concept plan for expansion preserves as many existing natural features and trees as possible.
The conceptual renderings were presented to Parks and Community Services (PACS) Commission on March 13, 2025. The PACS Commission unanimously recommended the conceptual plans, and subsequently, the consultant proceeded with completion of final plans and specifications.
The City also participated in extensive collaboration with Supervisor Foley’soffice and stakeholders throughout the design process. These included concept refinement, sizing and features of various elements and multiple design reviews. The comments provided by stakeholders were reviewed and addressed in final plans.
The contractor will be required to complete all the tasks necessary to perform the scope of work as outlined in the contract documents, plans, and specifications. A copy of the plans, specifications, and working details is available for review in the Office of the City Clerk.
ANALYSIS:
The City Clerk received and opened fourteen (14) bids for this project on January 22, 2026. RCCI dba Ramirez Company, was the apparent low bidder with a base bid proposal of $2,482,505.20.
Elegant Construction, Inc. was the apparent second low bidder with a base bid proposal of $2,898,375. Per contract document guidelines, the apparent low bidder is determined based on the lowest base bid, exclusive of any additive alternate bid items.
Rejection of Non-Responsive Low Bidder
RCCI dba Ramirez Company (RCCI), submitted the apparent low bid, with a base bid proposal of $2,482,505.20. However, upon review of RCCI’sbid, staff determined that the bid contained multiple material deficiencies, including failure to submit the original bid bond to the City Clerk as required; failure to acknowledge Addendum No. 3; and failure to comply with the contract documents requiring that the designated specialty skate park work be performed by a qualified specialty contractor.
Additionally, RCCI provided insufficient references, preventing staff from independently verifying the firm’s experience and past performance on similar projects.
These deviations constitute material non-compliance with the bid requirements and subcontractor listing laws and, under applicable public contracting standards, cannot be waived.
Based on these material deficiencies, staff has determined that RCCI’sbid does not conform to the City’sbid requirements and is therefore disqualified as being non-responsive. Staff notified RCCI of its determination on March 9, 2026 (Attachment 2). As a result, staff recommends that the City Council reject RCCI’s bid as non-responsive.
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Selection of the Lowest Responsible Bidder
Elegant Construction, Inc. (Elegant), submitted the apparent second low bid with a base bid proposal of $2,898,375. The proposal submitted by Elegant includes all the required documents necessary with the bid package and had no substantive irregularities. Therefore, staff recommends that City Council award the PWA to Elegant as the lowest responsible bidder.
The Engineer’sEstimate for this project is $2,598,620, and the average of the base bids received from the remaining thirteen (13) bidders is $3,257,070. The bid summary is included as Attachment
3. In addition to the base bid, bidders were required to provide pricing for two additive bid items, which would be considered for award only if the bids were favorable and sufficient funding was available to cover the additional costs. Additive bid items consist of additional labor and materials to provide and install security cameras and conduits for the existing skate park and expanded portion of the park, and to retrofit the lighting at the existing skate park with Musco lighting fixtures. The Engineer’s Estimate for the base bid plus all additive bid items is $2,756,620.
The apparent low bidder’s (i.e., Elegant’s) base bid plus all additive bid items totals $3,235,525, representing a net increase of $337,150 over the base bid amount. Since the base bid plus all additive bid items exceeds the available project budget, staff recommends that the Public Works Agreement (PWA) be awarded for the base bid only. If there are any savings realized with the project, staff will consider the inclusion of one or both additive bid items.
The license and references of Elegant have been checked and staff has found them to be in good standing. Elegant has successfully completed several comparable parks projects in other cities and is currently the City’scontractor for the Ketchum-Libolt Park construction project. Staff requests that City Council award the project to Elegant as the lowest responsible bidder.
Upon City Council award of the PWA (Attachment 4), Elegant will furnish the necessary bonds and insurance, which will be approved as to form by Risk Management. After the award and subsequent execution of the agreement, a “Notice to Proceed” will be issued.
Options for Additional Budget:
Staff has identified transfer of funds from other completed projects to be added to current available funding for the Skate Park project. However, there is still need for an additional $500,000 for contingency and construction management services. This is being requested from the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget.
Other alternative funding sources include solicitation of private contributions, either as donations, payments towards any specific elements, or naming rights of the entire park. These funds could decrease the need for additional general funds. Staff will return to the City Council to recognize and appropriate any private funding commitment.
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ALTERNATIVES:
The alternative to this Council action would be to reject all bids, re-advertise, and re-bid the construction project. However, staff has determined that re-advertising and re-bidding the project will not result in lower bids and will further delay the project. The Council could also recommend removal of certain elements of the Skate Park Expansion to lower potential project costs. If this reduction in scope is acceptable to the grantor, this will require a re-design of the expansion and subsequent rebid of the reduced project. There will be additional costs with the re-design and the resulting delays could increase the project bids. Staff does not recommend this action. Moreover, the funding deadline for ARPA funds may jeopardize $2 million allocated for the project.
FISCAL REVIEW:
The amount for the proposed project, inclusive of construction management and material testing services and a ten percent (10%) contingency, is $3,478,051. The funding for the Costa Mesa Skate Park Expansion and Improvement Project is available in the FY 2025-26 Capital and Improvement Program budget consisting of ARPA funds from the County of Orange in the Federal Grants Fund (Fund 230) with an available project balance of $1.7 million, Park Development Fees Fund (Fund 208) with an available project balance of $0.1 million, and from the Capital Improvement Fund (401) with an available project balance of $0.3 million. Additional funding for this project will come from savings of completed capital improvement projects in the amount of $0.9 million, and an allocation request of $0.5 million during the FY 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget development process to fully fund costs associated with the project. If any private funding is realized, it will reduce the City’s share of project costs accordingly.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City Attorney’sOffice has reviewed this agenda report, prepared the PWA, and approves them both as to form.
CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND PRIORITIES:
This project works toward achieving the following City Council goals:
· Maintain and Enhance the City’s Facilities, Equipment and Technology · Strengthen the Public’s Safety and Improve the Quality of Life CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Make a finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15301 and 15304.
2. Adopt plans, specifications, and working details for the Costa Mesa Skate Park Expansion and Improvement Project, City Project No. 25-01.
3. Reject the apparent low base bid submitted by RCCI dba Ramirez Company, 778 North Georgia Avenue, Azusa, California 91702 as non-responsive.
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4. Award a Public Works Agreement (PWA) for construction to the second lowest base bidder, Elegant Construction, Inc., 15375 Barranca Parkway, Suite J-103, Irvine, California 92618 in the amount of $2,898,375, with a ten percent (10%) contingency in the amount of $289,838 for unforeseen costs related to this project, and an additional ten percent (10%) in the amount of $289,838, for construction management and material testing services.
5. Authorize the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the PWA with Elegant Construction, Inc., and future amendments to the agreement within Council authorized limits.
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CITY OF COSTA MESA
Agenda Report
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
File #: 26-199 Meeting Date: 4/7/2026
TITLE: AWARD OF THE COSTA MESA SKATE PARK EXPANSION AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 25-01, AND FINDING OF CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/ENGINEERING DIVISION PRESENTED BY: RAJA SETHURAMAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
CONTACT INFORMATION: SEUNG YANG, P.E., CITY ENGINEER (714) 754-5335 RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Make a finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15301 and 15304.
2. Adopt plans, specifications, and working details for the Costa Mesa Skate Park Expansion and Improvement Project, City Project No. 25-01.
3. Reject the apparent low base bid submitted by RCCI dba Ramirez Company, 778 North Georgia Avenue, Azusa, California 91702 as non-responsive.
4. Award a Public Works Agreement (PWA) for construction to the second lowest base bidder, Elegant Construction, Inc., 15375 Barranca Parkway, Suite J-103, Irvine, California 92618, in the amount of $2,898,375, with a ten percent (10%) contingency in the amount of $289,838 for unforeseen costs related to this project, and an additional ten percent (10%) in the amount of $289,838, for construction management and material testing services.
5. Authorize the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the PWA with Elegant Construction, Inc., and related agreements for the project within Council authorized limits.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
The proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The action involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment based on the following:
Class 1 - Existing Facilities (§15301):
The repair, maintenance, or alteration of the existing public facility involves negligible expansion of use:
· The proposed expansion is minor relative to the existing overall park facility.
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· The project does not significantly increase the capacity or intensity of use at the park facility. · The proposed work occurs within the already developed park footprint. · The skate park already supports recreational uses, and the project is just a modification or improvement to Costa Mesa Skate Park.
Class 4 - Minor Alterations to Land (§15304):
The proposed project does not affect the following:
· Sensitive habitats
· Scenic highways
· Historical resources
In addition, the project does not include any of the following:
· Cumulative impacts
· Unusual circumstances
· Hazardous sites
Furthermore, the proposed action is exempt under sections 15301 and 15304 relating to the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, and/or minor alteration of existing public facilities.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Costa Mesa currently has one of the most popular skate parks in Orange County, Costa Mesa Skate Park, which is located at 900 Arlington Drive. The success of the existing skate park is demonstrated by the significant number of users who frequent the park. It provides a total skateboarding area of approximately 15,000 square feet and features a combination of street elements, bowls, and transition areas.
The existing skate park is frequented by the local skating community and is enjoyed by skaters of all ages. A great need exists for a dedicated area for beginning skaters and an expanded area for new elements. The ultimate goal is to expand the current skate park facility to ensure it remains a modern, premier, state-of-the-art skate park facility that can serve as a signature destination in the region and cater to users of all ages and skill levels.
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Existing Costa Mesa Skate Park
The proposed improvements will include expansion of the skate park area; construction of new skate park elements and flatwork; installation of synthetic turf, fencing, landscaping, and irrigation modifications; electrical work for site lighting; striping and signage at the parking lot; and final site restoration.
The City received $2 million in earmarked American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds through the office of Fifth District County of Orange Supervisor Katrina Foley to upgrade and expand the skate park.
The City Council included this funding as part of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget.
On November 7, 2023, the City Council awarded David Volz Design Landscape Architects (DVD) as the consultant to provide design services for the Costa Mesa Skate Park expansion and improvements. In addition, DVD partnered with Spohn Ranch Skate Parks, a highly reputable skate park design and build firm, to provide expertise and design for the newly renovated skate park.
DVD, along with City staff, conducted community engagement that included meetings and surveys during the 2024 project design phase. Notices were sent to neighboring residents in the surrounding area. The first community outreach meeting was held at the Costa Mesa Skate Park on May 11, 2024. This meeting solicited input on improvements desired by the community. The consultant incorporated all comments received and developed conceptual renderings of proposed improvements. A second community outreach meeting was conducted in the auditorium at Davis Magnet School on March 12, 2025, showcasing the proposed improvements. The proposed improvements were received with enthusiasm from all those who attended. For those who could not attend the community outreach meetings, a City-sponsored online opinion survey was commissioned to obtain additional input. Staff collected and analyzed the responses and opinions of the stakeholders, many of which were incorporated in the design of the new skate park.
The final preferred concept plan (Attachment 1) includes the following four major improvement elements:
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· Clover Pool
· Pump Track
· Snake Run
· Street Area
The design includes accessible pathways to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements between existing and proposed expansions. The concept plan for expansion preserves as many existing natural features and trees as possible.
The conceptual renderings were presented to Parks and Community Services (PACS) Commission on March 13, 2025. The PACS Commission unanimously recommended the conceptual plans, and subsequently, the consultant proceeded with completion of final plans and specifications.
The City also participated in extensive collaboration with Supervisor Foley’soffice and stakeholders throughout the design process. These included concept refinement, sizing and features of various elements and multiple design reviews. The comments provided by stakeholders were reviewed and addressed in final plans.
The contractor will be required to complete all the tasks necessary to perform the scope of work as outlined in the contract documents, plans, and specifications. A copy of the plans, specifications, and working details is available for review in the Office of the City Clerk.
ANALYSIS:
The City Clerk received and opened fourteen (14) bids for this project on January 22, 2026. RCCI dba Ramirez Company, was the apparent low bidder with a base bid proposal of $2,482,505.20.
Elegant Construction, Inc. was the apparent second low bidder with a base bid proposal of $2,898,375. Per contract document guidelines, the apparent low bidder is determined based on the lowest base bid, exclusive of any additive alternate bid items.
Rejection of Non-Responsive Low Bidder
RCCI dba Ramirez Company (RCCI), submitted the apparent low bid, with a base bid proposal of $2,482,505.20. However, upon review of RCCI’sbid, staff determined that the bid contained multiple material deficiencies, including failure to submit the original bid bond to the City Clerk as required; failure to acknowledge Addendum No. 3; and failure to comply with the contract documents requiring that the designated specialty skate park work be performed by a qualified specialty contractor.
Additionally, RCCI provided insufficient references, preventing staff from independently verifying the firm’s experience and past performance on similar projects.
These deviations constitute material non-compliance with the bid requirements and subcontractor listing laws and, under applicable public contracting standards, cannot be waived.
Based on these material deficiencies, staff has determined that RCCI’sbid does not conform to the City’sbid requirements and is therefore disqualified as being non-responsive. Staff notified RCCI of its determination on March 9, 2026 (Attachment 2). As a result, staff recommends that the City Council reject RCCI’s bid as non-responsive.
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Selection of the Lowest Responsible Bidder
Elegant Construction, Inc. (Elegant), submitted the apparent second low bid with a base bid proposal of $2,898,375. The proposal submitted by Elegant includes all the required documents necessary with the bid package and had no substantive irregularities. Therefore, staff recommends that City Council award the PWA to Elegant as the lowest responsible bidder.
The Engineer’sEstimate for this project is $2,598,620, and the average of the base bids received from the remaining thirteen (13) bidders is $3,257,070. The bid summary is included as Attachment
3. In addition to the base bid, bidders were required to provide pricing for two additive bid items, which would be considered for award only if the bids were favorable and sufficient funding was available to cover the additional costs. Additive bid items consist of additional labor and materials to provide and install security cameras and conduits for the existing skate park and expanded portion of the park, and to retrofit the lighting at the existing skate park with Musco lighting fixtures. The Engineer’s Estimate for the base bid plus all additive bid items is $2,756,620.
The apparent low bidder’s (i.e., Elegant’s) base bid plus all additive bid items totals $3,235,525, representing a net increase of $337,150 over the base bid amount. Since the base bid plus all additive bid items exceeds the available project budget, staff recommends that the Public Works Agreement (PWA) be awarded for the base bid only. If there are any savings realized with the project, staff will consider the inclusion of one or both additive bid items.
The license and references of Elegant have been checked and staff has found them to be in good standing. Elegant has successfully completed several comparable parks projects in other cities and is currently the City’scontractor for the Ketchum-Libolt Park construction project. Staff requests that City Council award the project to Elegant as the lowest responsible bidder.
Upon City Council award of the PWA (Attachment 4), Elegant will furnish the necessary bonds and insurance, which will be approved as to form by Risk Management. After the award and subsequent execution of the agreement, a “Notice to Proceed” will be issued.
Options for Additional Budget:
Staff has identified transfer of funds from other completed projects to be added to current available funding for the Skate Park project. However, there is still need for an additional $500,000 for contingency and construction management services. This is being requested from the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget.
Other alternative funding sources include solicitation of private contributions, either as donations, payments towards any specific elements, or naming rights of the entire park. These funds could decrease the need for additional general funds. Staff will return to the City Council to recognize and appropriate any private funding commitment.
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ALTERNATIVES:
The alternative to this Council action would be to reject all bids, re-advertise, and re-bid the construction project. However, staff has determined that re-advertising and re-bidding the project will not result in lower bids and will further delay the project. The Council could also recommend removal of certain elements of the Skate Park Expansion to lower potential project costs. If this reduction in scope is acceptable to the grantor, this will require a re-design of the expansion and subsequent rebid of the reduced project. There will be additional costs with the re-design and the resulting delays could increase the project bids. Staff does not recommend this action. Moreover, the funding deadline for ARPA funds may jeopardize $2 million allocated for the project.
FISCAL REVIEW:
The amount for the proposed project, inclusive of construction management and material testing services and a ten percent (10%) contingency, is $3,478,051. The funding for the Costa Mesa Skate Park Expansion and Improvement Project is available in the FY 2025-26 Capital and Improvement Program budget consisting of ARPA funds from the County of Orange in the Federal Grants Fund (Fund 230) with an available project balance of $1.7 million, Park Development Fees Fund (Fund 208) with an available project balance of $0.1 million, and from the Capital Improvement Fund (401) with an available project balance of $0.3 million. Additional funding for this project will come from savings of completed capital improvement projects in the amount of $0.9 million, and an allocation request of $0.5 million during the FY 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget development process to fully fund costs associated with the project. If any private funding is realized, it will reduce the City’s share of project costs accordingly.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City Attorney’sOffice has reviewed this agenda report, prepared the PWA, and approves them both as to form.
CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND PRIORITIES:
This project works toward achieving the following City Council goals:
· Maintain and Enhance the City’s Facilities, Equipment and Technology · Strengthen the Public’s Safety and Improve the Quality of Life CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Make a finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15301 and 15304.
2. Adopt plans, specifications, and working details for the Costa Mesa Skate Park Expansion and Improvement Project, City Project No. 25-01.
3. Reject the apparent low base bid submitted by RCCI dba Ramirez Company, 778 North Georgia Avenue, Azusa, California 91702 as non-responsive.
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4. Award a Public Works Agreement (PWA) for construction to the second lowest base bidder, Elegant Construction, Inc., 15375 Barranca Parkway, Suite J-103, Irvine, California 92618 in the amount of $2,898,375, with a ten percent (10%) contingency in the amount of $289,838 for unforeseen costs related to this project, and an additional ten percent (10%) in the amount of $289,838, for construction management and material testing services.
5. Authorize the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the PWA with Elegant Construction, Inc., and future amendments to the agreement within Council authorized limits.
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Additive Bid Items
Irvine $2,898,375.00 $3,235,525.00
San Clemente $2,923,935.00 $3,205,104.00
Stanton $2,953,992.00 $3,297,492.00
San Juan
Capistrano $2,975,795.40 $3,245,795.40
Chino $3,059,641.00 $3,395,641.00
Ontario $3,075,823.50 $3,430,823.50
Orange $3,174,936.25 $3,465,886.25
Calimesa $3,351,458.50 $3,742,458.50
La Quinta $3,454,788.85 $3,798,264.68
Wildomar $3,469,217.50 $3,919,217.50
Encino $3,588,123.00 $3,888,123.00
Yorba Linda $3,627,895.00 $3,861,895.00
Diamond Bar $3,787,922.89 $4,169,273.10
$3,257,069.53 $3,588,884.53
Engineer's Estimate $2,598,620.00 $2,756,620.00
* Bid Submitted by RCCI rejected as non-responsive.
9.Urban Habita
CITY OF COSTA MESA
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
COSTA MESA SKATE PARK EXPANSION AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CITY PROJECT NO. 25-01
Average
Bidder
4. Oppenheimer National
12.Zeco Inc
13.PUB Construction Inc.
6. Doja Inc.
10.Van Engineering inc
BID OPENING RESULTS: JANUARY 22, 2026
7.Addison-Miller Inc.
8.Three Peaks Corp
11.The Nazerian Group
1. Elegant Construction *
2.Diamond Construction
3.Armstrong Cal Builders Inc
5. KASA Construction Inc
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HIS PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT (“Agreement”), dated April 7 , 202 6 (“Effective Date”), is made by the CITY OF COSTA MESA, a political subdivision of the State of California (“CITY”), and ELEGANT CONSTRUCTION, INC. , a California corporation (“CONTRACTOR”).
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HEREAS, CITY desires to construct the public improvements described below under Paragraph 1, Scope of Work (the “Project”); and
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HEREAS, CITY has determined that CONTRACTOR is the lowest responsible bidder; and
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HEREAS, CITY now desires to contract with CONTRACTOR to furnish construction and related services for the Project; and
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HEREAS, CITY and CONTRACTOR desire to set forth their rights, duties and liabilities in connection with the services to be performed.
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OW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the covenants and conditions contained herein, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1. S
COPE OF WORK.
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he scope of work generally consists of expansion of the skate park area, which includes site preparation, grading, and storm drainage improvements, construction of new concrete skatepark elements and flatwork; installation of synthetic turf, fencing, landscaping, and irrigation modifications; electrical work for site, along with required striping and signage at the parking lot, and final site restoration, in accordance with the approved plans and contract documents.
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he Work is further described in the “Contract Documents” referred to below.
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he Project is known as the Costa Mesa Skate Park Expansion Project, City Project No. 25-01 (the “Project”), located at 900 Arlington Drive, Costa Mesa, CA.
2. CO
NTRACT DOCUMENTS.
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he complete Agreement consists of the following documents relating to the Project:
(a) This Agreement;
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2 (b ) CONTRACTOR’s bid, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein; (c) Bid package, including, but not limited to, notice inviting bids, Addenda One to Three, American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”) Rider [ Federal Award Identification Number – SLFRP1607], Beneficiary Agreement Between the County of Orange and City of Costa Mesa for American Rescue Plan Act Funding, complete plans, profiles, detailed drawings and specifications, general provisions and special provisions. The bid package is attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein; (d) Faithful Performance Bond and Labor and Material Bond, including agent’s Power of Attorney for each bond, and proof of Insurance attached hereto as Exhibit C; (e) Drug-Free Workplace Policy, attached hereto as Exhibit D and incorporated herein; and
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) Provisions of the most current edition of The Greenbook: Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (“The Greenbook”). Provisions of The Greenbook are incorporated by this reference as if fully set forth herein.
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he documents comprising the complete Agreement will be referred to as the “Contract Documents.”
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ll of the Contract Documents are intended to complement one another, so that any Work called for in one and not mentioned in another is to be performed as if mentioned in all documents.
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n the event of an inconsistency in the Contract Documents, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail over all other Contract Documents. The order of precedence between the remaining Contract Documents shall be as set forth in The Greenbook.
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he Contract Documents constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersede any and all other writings and oral negotiations.
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ITY’S REPRESENTATIVE.
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he CITY’s Representative is Irina Gurovich , referred to herein as the Project Manager (“Project Manager”).
4. CO
NTRACTOR’S PROJECT MANAGER; PERSONNEL.
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) Project Manager. CONTRACTOR’s Project Manager must be approved by City. Such approval shall be at CITY’s sole discretion. (b
) Personnel. CITY has the right to review and approve any personnel who are assigned to perform work under this Agreement. CONTRACTOR shall remove personnel from performing work under this Agreement if requested to do so by CITY.
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3 This Paragraph 4 is a material provision of the Agreement.
5. SCHEDULE.
All Work shall be performed in accordance with the schedule approved on behalf of CITY by the Project Manager, and in accordance with the time of performance set forth in Paragraph 11 (Time of Performance).
6. EQUIPMENT - PERFORMANCE OF WORK.
CONTRACTOR shall furnish all tools, equipment, apparatus, facilities, labor and materials necessary to perform and complete the Work in a good and workmanlike manner in strict conformity with the Contract Documents.
The equipment, apparatus, facilities, labor and material shall be furnished and such Work performed and completed as required in the plans and specifications to the satisfaction of the Project Manager or his or her designee, and subject to his or her approval.
7. COMPENSATION.
CITY shall pay CONTRACTOR in accordance with the fee schedule set forth in CONTRACTOR’s bid. CONTRACTOR’s total compensation shall not exceed Two Million Eight Hundred Ninety-Eight Thousand Three Hundred Seventy -Five Dollars and Zero Cents ($2,898,375.00).
8. ADDITIONAL SERVICES.
CONTRACTOR shall not receive compensation for any services provided outside the scope of the Contract Documents unless such additional services, including change orders, are approved in writing by CITY prior to CONTRACTOR performing the additional services.
It is specifically understood that oral requests or approvals of such additional services, change orders or additional compensation and any approvals from CITY shall be barred and are unenforceable.
9. PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR.
On or before the last Monday of each and every month during the performance of the Work, CONTRACTOR shall meet with the Project Manager or his or her designee to determine the quantity of pay items incorporated into the improvement during that month.
A “Progress Payment Order” will then be jointly prepared, approved, and signed by the Project Manager and the CONTRACTOR setting forth the amount to be paid and providing for a five percent (5%) retention. Upon approval of the progress payment order ATTACHMENT 4
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4 by the Project Manager, or his or her designee, it shall be submitted to CITY’s Finance Department and processed for payment by obtaining approval from the City Council to issue a warrant.
Within three (3) days following City Council’s approval to issue a warrant, CITY shall mail to CONTRACTOR a warrant for the amount specified in the progress payment order as the amount to be paid. The retained five percent (5%) shall be paid to CONTRACTOR thirty-five (35) days after the recording of the Notice of Completion of the Work by the CITY with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder and after CONTRACTOR has furnished releases of all claims against CITY by persons who furnished labor or materials for the Work, if required by CITY.
Upon the request of CONTRACTOR and at its expense, securities equivalent to the amount withheld pursuant to the foregoing provisions may be presented to CITY for substitution for the retained funds. If CITY approves the form and amount of the offered securities it will release the retained funds and will hold the securities in lieu thereof.
CONTRACTOR shall be entitled to any interest earned on the securities.
In the event that claims for property damage or bodily injury are presented to CITY arising out of CONTRACTOR’s or any subcontractor’s work under this Agreement, CITY shall give notice thereof to CONTRACTOR, and CONTRACTOR shall have thirty-five (35) days from the mailing of any such notice to evaluate the claim and to settle it by whole or partial payment, or to reject it, and to give notice of settlement or rejection to CITY. If CITY does not receive notice within the above-mentioned 35-day period that the claim has been settled, and if the Project Manager, after consultation with the City Attorney, determines that the claim is meritorious, CITY may pay the claim or a portion of it in exchange for an appropriate release from the claimant, and may deduct the amount of the payment from the retained funds that would otherwise be paid to CONTRACTOR upon completion of the Work; provided, however, that the maximum amount paid for any one claim pursuant to this provision shall be One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), and the maximum amount for all such claims in the aggregate paid pursuant to this provision shall be Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00).
10. PROMPT PAYMENT OF SUBCONTRACTORS.
CONTRACTOR agrees to pay each subcontractor under this Agreement for satisfactory performance of its contract no later than seven (7) days from the receipt of each payment the CONTRACTOR receives from CITY.
CONTRACTOR agrees further to release retainage payments to each subcontractor within thirty (30) days after the subcontractor’s work is satisfactorily completed.
Any delay or postponement of payment from the above-referenced time frame may occur only for good cause following written approval of the CITY.
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5 11. TIME OF PERFORMANCE.
CONTRACTOR shall commence Work by the date specified in CITY’s Notice to Proceed, unless a later date is agreed upon in writing by the parties. The Work shall be completed within Three Hundred (300) calendar days from the first day of commencement of the Work.
12. TERMINATION.
(a) Termination for Convenience. CITY may terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, by providing thirty (30) days’ written notice to CONTRACTOR.
(b) Termination for Breach of Contract.
(i) If CONTRACTOR refuses or fails to prosecute the Work or any severable part of it with such diligence as will ensure its timely completion, or if CONTRACTOR fails to complete the Work on time, or if CONTRACTOR, or any subcontractor, violates any of the provisions of the Contract Documents, the Project Manager may give written notice to CONTRACTOR and CONTRACTOR’s sureties of the CITY’s intention to terminate this Agreement; and, unless within five (5) days after the serving of that notice, such conduct shall cease and arrangements for the correction thereof be made to the satisfaction of the CITY, this Agreement may be terminated at the option of CITY effective upon CONTRACTOR’s receipt of a second notice sent by the CITY indicating that the CITY has exer cised its option to terminate.
(ii) If CONTRACTOR is adjudged bankrupt or files for any relief under the Federal Bankruptcy Code or State insolvency laws, this Agreement shall automatically terminate without any further action or notice by CITY.
(iii) If CONTRACTOR is in breach of any material provision of this Agreement, CITY may immediately terminate this Agreement by providing written notice to CONTRACTOR of same.
13. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES.
In the event the W ork is not completed, for any reason, within the time required including any approved extensions of time, and to the satisfaction of the Project Manager, CITY may, in addition to any other remedies, equitable and legal, including remedies authorized by Paragraph 12 (Termination) of this Agreement, charge to CONTRACTOR or its sureties, or deduct from payments or credits due CONTRACTOR, a sum equal to One Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($1,700.00) as liquidated damages for each calendar day beyond the date provided for the completion of such work.
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6 The parties hereto agree that the amount set forth above, as liquidated damages constitutes a fair and reasonable estimate of the costs the CITY would suffer for each day that the CONTRACTOR fails to meet the performance schedule. The parties hereby agree and acknowledge that the delays in the performance schedule will cause CITY to incur costs and expenses not contemplated by this Agreement.
14. PERFORMANCE BY SURETIES.
In the event CONTRACTOR fails or refuses to perform the Work, CITY may provide CONTRACTOR with a notice of intent to terminate as provided in Paragraph 12 (Termination), of this Agreement. CITY shall immediately give written notice of such intent to terminate to CONTRACTOR and CONTRACTOR’s surety or sureties, and the sureties shall have the right to take over and perform this Agreement; provided, however, that the sureties must, within five (5) days after CITY’s giving notice of termination, (a) give the CITY written notice of their intention to take over the performance of this Agreement; (b) provide adequate assurances, to the satisfaction of the CITY, that the Work shall be performed diligently and in a timely manner; and (c) must commence performance thereof within five (5) days after providing notice to the CITY of their intention to take over the Work. Upon the failure of the sureties to comply with the provisions set forth above, CITY may take over the Work and complete it, at the expense of CONTRACTOR , and the CONTRACTOR and the sureties shall be liable to CITY for any excess costs or damages including those referred to in Paragraph 13 (Liquidated Damages), incurred by CITY. In such event, CITY may, without liability for so doing, take possession of such materials, equipment, tools, appliances, Contract Documents and other property belonging to CONTRACTOR as may be on the site of the Work and reasonably necessary therefor and may use them to complete the Work.
15. DISPUTES PERTAINING TO PAYMENT FOR WORK.
Should any dispute arise respecting whether any delay is excusable, or its duration, or the value of the Work done, or of any Work omitted, or of any extra Work which CONTRACTOR may be required to do, or respecting any payment to CONTRACTOR during the performance of this Agreement, such dispute shall be decided by the Project Manager, and his or her decisions shall be final and binding upon CONTRACTOR and its sureties.
16. SUPERINTENDENCE BY CONTRACTOR.
At all times during performance of the Work, CONTRACTOR shall give personal superintendence or have a competent foreman or superintendent on the worksite, with authority to act for CONTRACTOR.
17. INSPECTION BY CITY.
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7 for inspection by CITY to all parts of the Work and to all shops on or off -site where the Work or portions of the Work, are in preparation. CITY shall have the right of access to the premises for inspection at all times. However, CITY shall, at all times, comply with CONTRACTOR’s safety requirements on the job site.
18. CARE OF THE WORK AND OFF-SITE AUTHORIZATION.
CONTRACTOR warrants that it has examined the site of the Work and is familiar with its topography and condition, location of property lines, easements, building lines and other physical factors and limitations affecting the performance of this Agreement.
CONTRACTOR, at CONTRACTOR’s sole cost and expense, shall obtain any permission, and all approvals, licenses, or easements necessary for any operations conducted off the premises owned or controlled by CITY. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the proper care and protection of all materials delivered to the site or stored off -site and for the Work performed until completion and final inspection and acceptance by CITY. The risk, damage or destruction of materials delivered to the site or to Work performed shal l be borne by CONTRACTOR.
19. CONTRACT SECURITY AND GUARANTEE.
CONTRACTOR shall furnish, concurrently with the execution of this Agreement, the following: (1) a surety bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price as security for the faithful performance of this Agreement, and (2) a separate surety bond in an amount equal to at least one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price as security for the payment of all persons furnishing labor or materials in connection with the Work under this Agreement. Sureties for each of the bonds and the forms thereof shall be satisfactory to CITY. In addition, such sureties must be authorized to issue bonds in California; sureties must be listed on the latest revision to the U.S.
Department of the Treasury Circular 570; and must be shown to have suffici ent bonding capacity to provide the bonds required by the Contract Documents.
CONTRACTOR shall provide a certified copy of the certificate of authority of the surety issued by the Insurance Commissioner; a certificate from the clerk of the county in which the court or officer is located that the certificate of authority of the suret y has not been surrendered, revoked, canceled, annulled, or suspended or, in the event that it has, that renewed authority has been granted; and copies of the surety’s most recent annual statement and quarterly statement filed with the Department of Insurance pursuant to Article 10 (commencing with Section 900) of Chapter 1 of Part 2 of Division 1 of the Insurance Code.
CONTRACTOR guarantees that all materials used in the Work and all labor performed shall be in conformity with the Contract Documents including, but not limited to, the standards and specifications set forth in the most current edition of The Greenbook.
CONTRACTOR shall, at its own expense, make any and all repairs and replacements that shall become necessary as the result of any failure of the Work to conform to the aforementioned Contract Documents, and/or standard specifications; provided, however, ATTACHMENT 4
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The rights and remedies available to CITY pursuant to this provision shall be cumulative with all rights and remedies available to CITY pursuant to statutory and common law, which rights and remedies are hereby expressly reserved, and neither the foregoing guarantee by CONTRACTOR nor its furnishing of the bonds, nor acceptance thereof by CITY, shall constitute a waiver of any rights or remedies available to CITY against CONTRACTOR.
20. INDEMNIFICATION.
CONTRACTOR agrees to protect, defend, indemnify and hold harmless CITY and County of Orange (“COUNTY”) and their respective elected and appointed boards, officers, agents, and employees from any and all claims, liabilities, expenses, or damages of any nature, including attorneys’ fees, for injury to or death of any person, and for injury or damage to any property, including consequential damages of any nature resulting therefrom, arising out of or in any way connected with the performance of this Agreement.
The defense obligation provided for hereunder shall apply without any advance showing of negligence or wrongdoing by the CONTRACTOR, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, but shall be required whenever any claim, action, complaint, or suit asserts as its basis the negligence, errors, omissions or misconduct of the CONTRACTOR, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, and/or whenever any claim, action, complaint or suit asserts liability against the CITY and COUNTY, its respective elected officials, officers, agents and employees based upon the work performed by the CONTRACTOR, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors under this Agreement, whether or not the CONTRACTOR, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors are specifically named or otherwise asserted to be liable. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the CONTRACTOR shall not be liable for the defense or indemnification of the CITY and COUNTY for claims, actions, complaints or suits arising out of the sole active negligence or willful misconduct of the CITY and COUNTY. This provision shall supersede and replace all other indemnity provisions contained either in the CITY’s specifications or CONTRACTOR’s proposal, which shall be of no force and effect.
CONTRACTOR shall comply with all of the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation insurance laws and Safety in Employment laws of the State of California, including the applicable provisions of Divisions 4 and 5 of the California Labor Code and all amendments thereto and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, and all similar State, Federal or local laws applicable; and CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and hold harmless CITY and COUNTY from and against all claims, liabilities, expenses, damages, suits, actions, proceedings and judgments, of every nature and description, including attorney fees, that may be presented, brought or recovered against CITY and COUNTY for or on account of any liability under or failure to comply with any of said laws which may be incurred by reason of any Work performed under this Agreement by CONTRACTOR or any subcontractor or others performing on behalf of CONTRACTOR.
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9 CITY and COUNTY do not, and shall not, waive any rights against CONTRACTOR which it may have by reason of the above hold harmless agreements, because of the acceptance by CITY and COUNTY or the deposit with CITY and COUNTY by CONTRACTOR of any or all of the insurance policies described in Paragraph 21 (Insurance) of this Agreement.
The hold harmless agreements by CONTRACTOR shall apply to all liabilities, expenses, claims, and damages of every kind (including but not limited to attorneys’ fees) incurred or alleged to have been incurred, by reason of the operations of CONTRACTOR or any subcontractor or others performing on behalf of CONTRACTOR, whether or not such insurance policies are applicable. CONTRACTOR shall require any and all tiers of subcontractors to afford the same degree of indemnification to the CITY and COUNTY and their elected and appointed boards, officers, agents, and employees that is required of CONTRACTOR and shall incorporate identical indemnity provisions in all contracts between CONTRACTOR and all tiers of its subcontractors.
In the event that CONTRACTOR and CITY and COUNTY are sued by a third party for damages caused or allegedly caused by negligent or other wrongful conduct of CONTRACTOR, or by a dangerous condition of CITY’s and COUNTY’s property created by CONTRACTOR or existing while the property was under the control of CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR shall not be relieved of its indemnity obligation to CITY and COUNTY by any settlement with any such third party unless that settlement includes a full release and dismissal of all claims by the third party against the CITY and COUNTY.
21. INSURANCE.
(a) Minimum Scope and Limits of Insurance . CONTRACTOR shall not commence work under this Agreement until it has obtained all insurance required under this Paragraph 21 and CITY has approved the insurance as to form, amount, and carrier, nor shall CONTRACTOR allow any subcontractor to commence any Work until all similar insurance required of the subcontractor has been obtained and approved.
CONTRACTOR shall obtain, maintain, and keep in full force and effect during the life of this Agreement all of the following minimum scope of insurance coverages with an insurance company admitted to do business in California, rated “A,” Class X, or better in the most recent Best’s Key Insurance Rating Guide, and approved by CITY:
(i) Commercial general liability, including premises -operations, products/completed operations, broad form property damage, blanket contractual liability, independent contractors, personal injury or bodily injury with a policy limit of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence. If such insurance contains a general aggregate limit, it shall apply separately to this Agreement or shall be twice the required occurrence limit.
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10 (ii) Business automobile liability for owned vehicles, hired, and non- owned vehicles, with a policy limit of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) combined single limit per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
(iii) Workers’ compensation insurance as required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits, and Employer’s Liability insurance with a limit of no less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per accident for bodily injury or disease. CONTRACTOR agrees to waive, and to obtain endorsements from its workers’ compensation insurer waiving subrogation rights under its workers’ compensation insurance policy against the CITY and COUNTY, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers arising from work performed by CONTRACTOR for the CITY and COUNTY and to require each of its subcontractors, if any, to do likewise under their workers’ compensation insurance policies.
(iv) Umbrella or excess liability insurance that will provide bodily injury, personal injury and property damage liability coverage at least as broad as the primary coverages set forth above, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, and employer’s liability. Such policy or policies shall include the following terms and conditions:
(1) A drop down feature requiring the policy to respond in the event that any primary insurance that would otherwise have applied proves to be uncollectable in whole or in part for any reason;
(2) Pay on behalf of wording as opposed to reimbursement; (3) Concurrency of effective dates with primary policies; (4) Policies shall “follow form” to underlying primary policies; and (5) Insureds under primary policies shall also be insureds under the umbrella or excess policies.
(b) Endorsements. The commercial general liability insurance policy and business automobile liability policy shall contain or be endorsed to contain the following provisions:
(i) Additional insureds: The City of Costa Mesa and the County of Orange (COUNTY) and their respective elected and appointed boards, officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers are additional insureds with respect to: liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the CONTRACTOR pursuant to its contract with the City; products and completed operations of the CONTRACTOR; premises owned, occupied or used by the
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11 CONTRACTOR; automobiles owned, leased, hired, or borrowed by the CONTRACTOR.”
(ii) Notice: “Said policy shall not terminate, nor shall it be canceled nor the coverage reduced, until thirty (30) days after written notice is given to CITY.”
(iii) Other Insurance: “CONTRACTOR’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City of Costa Mesa and the COUNTY, and its respective officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers. Any other insurance maintained by the City of Costa Mesa and/or the COUNTY shall be excess and not contributing with the insurance provided by this policy.”
(c) Reporting Provisions . Any failure of CONTRACTOR to comply with the reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to the City of Costa Mesa and/or the COUNTY, and its respective officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers.
(d) Insurance Applies Separately. CONTRACTOR’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer’s liability.
(e) Deductible or Self-Insured Retention. If any of such policies provide for a deductible or self -insured retention to provide such coverage, the amount of such deductible or self -insured retention shall be approved in advance by CITY. No policy of insurance issued as to which the CITY or COUNTY is an additional insured shall contain a provision which requires that no insured except the named insured can satisfy any such deductible or self-insured retention.
(f) Proof of Insurance. Prior to commencement of the Work, CONTRACTOR shall furnish CITY, through the Project Manager, proof of compliance with the above insurance requirements in a form satisfactory to City’s Risk Management.
(g) Non-Limiting. Nothing in this Paragraph 21 shall be construed as limiting in any way, the indemnification provision contained in this Agreement, or the extent to which Consultant may be held responsible for payments of damages to persons or property.
22. PREVAILING WAGE REQUIREMENTS.
(a) Prevailing Wage Laws . CONTRACTOR is aware of the requirements of Chapter 1 (beginning at Section 1720 et seq.) of Part 7 of Division 2 of the California Labor Code, as well as Title 8, Section 16000 et seq. of the California Code of Regulations (“Prevailing Wage Laws”), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on “public works” and “maintenance” projects. This Project is a “public works” project and requires compliance with the Prevailing Wage ATTACHMENT 4
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12 Laws. CONTRACTOR shall defend, indemnify and hold the CITY, its elected officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws.
(b) Payment of Prevailing Wages . CONTRACTOR shall pay the prevailing wage rates for all work performed under this Agreement. When any craft or classification is omitted from the general prevailing wage determinations, CONTRACTOR shall pay the wage rate of the craft or classification most closely related to the omitted classification. A copy of the general prevailing wage rate determination is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and is incorporated into this Agreement as if fully set forth herein. CONTRA CTOR shall post a copy of such wage rates at all times at the project site(s).
(c) Legal Working Day . In accordance with the provisions of Labor Code Section 1810 et seq., eight (8) hours is the legal working day. CONTRACTOR and any subcontractor(s) of CONTRACTOR shall comply with the provisions of the Labor Code regarding eight (8) -hour workday and 40-hour work week requirements, and overtime, Saturday, Sunday, and holiday work. Work performed by CONTRACTOR’s or any subcontractor’s employees in excess of eight (8) hours per day, and 40 hours during any one week, must include compensation for all hours worked in excess of eight (8) hours per day, or 40 hours during any one week, at not less than one and one- half times the basic rate of pay. CONTRACTOR shall forfeit as a penalty to CITY Twenty -Five Dollars ($25.00), or any greater penalty set forth in the Labor Code, for each worker employed in the execution of the Work by CONTRACTOR or by any subcontractor(s) of CONTRACTOR, for each calendar day during which such worker is required or permitted to the work more than eight (8) hours in one calendar day or more than 40 hours in any one calendar week in violation of the Labor Code.
(d) Apprentices. CONTRACTOR shall comply with the provisions of Labor Code Section 1777.5 concerning the employment of apprentices on public works projects.
CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for ensuring compliance by its subcontractors with Labor Code Section 1777.5.
(e) Payroll Records. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1776, CONTRACTOR and any subcontractor(s) shall keep accurate payroll records, showing the name, address, social security number, work classification, straight time and overtime hours worked each day and week, and the actual per diem wages paid to each journeyman, apprentice, worker, or other employee employed by CONTRACTOR or any subcontractor in connection with this Agreement. Each payroll record shall contain or be verified by a written declaration that it is made under penalty of perjury, stating both of the following:
(1) The information contained in the payroll record is true and correct; and (2) The employer has complied with the requirements of Sections 1771, 1881, and 1815 of the Labor Code for any work performed by his or her employees on this Project. The payroll records shall be certified and shall be available for inspection at all reasonable hours in accordance with the requirements of Labor Code Section 1776. CONTRACTOR shall also furnish each week to CITY’s Project Administration Division a statement with respect to the wages of each of its employees during the preceding weekly payroll period.
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13 (f) Registration with DIR. CONTRACTOR and any subcontractor(s) of CONTRACTOR shall comply with the provisions of Labor Code Section 1771 and Labor Code Section 1725.5 requiring registration with the DIR.
23. COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LAWS.
CONTRACTOR shall, at its own cost and expense, comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and requirements in the performance of this Agreement, including but not limited to laws regarding health and safety, labor and employment, and wage and hours.
24. ADDITIONAL CONTRACT PROVISIONS – State. Contractor shall comply with all of the terms and conditions of the documents included in Exhibit “A”, specifically, State of California – Natural Resources Agency Department of Parks and Recreation Grant Contract, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as though set forth in full.
25. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE POLICY.
CONTRACTOR, upon notification of the award of this Agreement, shall establish a Drug-Free Awareness Program to inform employees of the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace, the penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace, and the employee assistance programs available to employees. Each employee engaged in the performance of a CITY contract must be notified of this Drug -Free Awareness Program and must abide by its terms.
CONTRACTOR shall conform to all the requirements of CITY’s Policy No. 100- 5, attached hereto. Failure to establish a program, notify employees, or inform the CITY of a drug-related workplace conviction will constitute a material breach of contract and cause for immediate termination of the contract by the CITY.
26. NON–DISCRIMINATION.
In performing this Agreement, CONTRACTOR will not engage in, nor permit its agents to engage in, discrimination in employ ment of persons because of their race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status or sex, or sexual orientation, except as permitted pursuant to Section 12940 of the Government Code. Violation of this provision may result in the imposition of penalties referred to in Section 1735 of the California Labor Code.
27. PROVISIONS CUMULATIVE.
The provisions of this Agreement are cumulative and in addition to, and not in limitation of, any other rights or remedies available to CITY.
28. NOTICES.
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14 It shall be the duty and responsibility of CONTRAC TOR to notify all tiers of subcontractors and material men of the following special notice provision; namely, all preliminary 20-day notices or stop notices shall be directed only to the City Clerk and to no other department, and shall be either personally delivered or sent by certified mail, postage prepaid.
All other notices shall be in writing and delivered in person or sent by certified mail, postage prepaid. Notices required to be given to CITY pursuant to this Agreement shall be addressed as follows:
City of Costa Mesa
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Attn: Irina Gurovich
Notices required to be given to CONTRACTOR shall be addressed as follows:
Elegant Construction, Inc.
15375 Barranca Parkway, Suite J-103
Irvine, CA 92618
Attn: Hazen Almassry, CFO/Vice President
Notices required to be given to CONTRACTOR’s sureties shall be addressed as follows:
_____________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
Attn: _________________________
29. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.
The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that the relationship between CITY and CONTRACTOR is one of principal and independent contractor and no other. All personnel to be utilized by CONTRACTOR in the performance of this Agreement shall be employees of CONTRACTOR and not employees of the CITY. CONTRACTOR shall pay all salaries and wages, employer’s social security taxes, unemployment insurance and similar taxes relating to employees and shall be responsible for all applicable withholding taxes.
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall create or be construed as creating a partnership, joint venture, employment relations, or any other relationship except as set forth between the parties. The parties specifically acknowledge and agree that CONTRACTOR is not a partner with CITY, whether general or limited, and no activities of CITY or CONTRACTOR or statements made by CITY or CONTRACTOR shall be interpreted by any of the parties hereto as establishing any type of business relationship other than an independent contractor relationship.
30. P ERS ELIGIBILITY INDEMNIFICATION.
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15 In the event that CONTRACTOR or any employee, agent, or subcontractor of CONTRACTOR providing services under this Agreement claims or is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) to be elig ible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of the CITY, CONTRACTOR shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CITY for the payment of any employee and/or employer contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of CONTRACTOR or its employees, agents, or subcontractors, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions, which would otherwise be the responsibility of CITY.
Notwithstanding any other agency, state or federal policy, rule, regulation, law or ordinance to the contrary, CONTRACTOR and any of its employees, agents, and subcontractors providing service under this Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby agree to waive any claims to, any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by CITY, including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in PERS as an employee of CITY and entitlement to any contribution to be paid by CITY for employer contribution and/or employee contributions for PERS benefits.
31. VALIDITY.
The invalidity in whole or in part of any provision of this Agreement shall not void or affect the validity of any of the other provisions of this Agreement.
32. GOVERNING LAW.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Any legal action relating to or arising out of this Agreement shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the County of Orange, California.
33. NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY RIGHTS.
This Agreement is entered into for the sole benefit of the CITY and CONTRACTOR and no other parties are intended to be direct or incidental beneficiaries of this Agreement and no third party shall have any right in, under or to this Agreement.
34. ASSIGNABILITY.
This Agreement may not be transferred or assigned by either party, or by operation of law, to any other person or persons or business entity, without the other party’s written permission. Any such transfer or assignment, or attempted transfer or assignment , without written permission, may be deemed by the other party to constitute a voluntary termination of this Agreement and this Agreement shall thereafter be deemed terminated and void.
35. WAIVER.
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16 No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of the party against whom enforcement of a waiver is sought referring expressly to this Paragraph. The waiver of any right or remedy in respect to any occurrence or event shall not be deemed a waiver of any right or remedy in respect to any other occurrence or event, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver.
36. HEADINGS.
Section and subsection headings are not to be considered part of this Agreement, are included solely for convenience, and are not intended to modify or explain or to be a full or accurate description of the content thereof.
37. CONSTRUCTION.
The parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement and have had an adequate opportunity to review each and every provision of the Agreement and submit the same to counsel or other consultants for review and comment. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises with respect to this Agreement, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties and in accordance with its fair meaning. There shall be no presumption or burden of proof favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
38. COUNTERPARTS.
This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts by the parties hereto. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall constitute one Agreement.
39. CORPORATE AUTHORITY.
The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties hereto warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said parties and that by doing so, the parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement.
40. EXECUTIVE ORDER N-6-22 RUSSIA SANCTIONS.
On March 4, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N -6-22 (the EO) regarding Economic Sanctions against Russia and Russian entities and individuals. "Economic Sanctions" refers to sanctions imposed by the U.S. government in response to Russia's actions in Ukraine, as well as any sanctions imposed under state law. The EO directs state agencies to terminate contracts with, and to refrain from entering any new contracts with, individuals or entities that are determined to be a target of Economic Sanctions. This Executive O rder extends to recipients of any State Grants (Grantee).
Grantees include those who have contracted or will contract to receive State grants funds.
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17 or is conducting prohibited transactions with sanctioned individuals or entities, that shall be grounds for termination of this agreement. The State shall provide the Grantee advance written notice of such termination, allowing the Grantee at least 30 calendar days to provide a written response. Termination of any contract found to be in violation of this Executive Order shall be at the sole discretion of the State.
[Signature page follows.]
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18 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by and through their respective authorized officers, as of the date first above written.
CITY OF COSTA MESA
A municipal corporation
__________________________________ Date: _____________________ Cecilia Gallardo-Daly
City Manager
CONTRACTOR
__________________________________ Date: _____________________ Signature
__________________________________
Name and Title
ATTEST:
__________________________________ Date: _____________________ Brenda Green
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________________ Date: _____________________ Kimberly Hall Barlow
City Attorney
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19 APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE:
__________________________________ Date: _____________________ Ruth Wang
Risk Management
APPROVED AS TO PURCHASING:
__________________________________ Date: _____________________ Carol Molina
Finance Director
DEPARTMENTAL APPROVAL:
__________________________________ Date: _____________________ Raja Sethuraman
Public Works Director
__________________________________ Date: _____________________ Irina Gurovich
Project Manager
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EXHIBIT A
CONTRACTOR’S BID
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Skate Park Expansion
PROPOSAL FOR THE
SKATE PARK EXPANSION (900 ARLINGTON DR, COSTA MESA)
CITY PROJECT NO. 25-01
The Honorable City Council
City of Costa Mesa
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Dear Councilmembers:
In compliance with the NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR THE COSTA MESA SKATE PARK EXPANSION, CITY PROJECT NO. 25-01, a copy which is hereto attached, the undersigned has carefully examined the location of the proposed Work, the Plans, Specifications and other Contract Documents and is therefore satisfied as to the conditions to be encountered, as to the character, quality and quantity of work to be performed and materials to be furnished and as to the requirements of the specifications and the C ontract. It is mutually agreed that the submission of a proposal shall be considered prima facie evidence that the BIDDER has made such examination.
If awarded the Contract, the undersigned agrees to commence the Work under the Contract WITHIN TEN (10) WORKING DAYS AFTER DATE OF CONTRACT, AND COMPLETE SAID WORK WITHIN THREE HUNDRED CALENDAR (300) DAYS from the first day of commencement of such work unless legal extension is granted in accordance with the terms set forth in the specifications, and to perform and complete the Work as shown on the Plans and in accordance with the Specifications and other Contract Documents, and to furnish all labor, materials, tools and equipment necessary to complete the Work in-place therefor, in the manner and time herein prescribed at the following prices, to wit:
TOTAL BASE BID AMOUNT (in Figures):
TOTAL BASE BID AMOUNT (in Words):
___________________________________________________________________________
TOTAL BASE BID PLUS ADDITIVE ALTERNATE BID 1 AMOUNT (in figures):
____________
Bidder's Initials
P-1
H.A
$2,898,375.00
Two million eight hundred ninety-eight thousand three hundred seventy-five $3,235,525.00
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Bidder's Initials
PROPOSAL
EXPANSION OF THE COSTA MESA SKATE PARK
Base Bid
NO. DECRIPTION EST.
QTY UNIT
UNIT
PRICE
TOTAL
AMOUNT
1 Mobilization (5% Maximum), Project
Scheduling, and Project Record 1 LS $ $
2 Traffic Control and Work Site Protection 1 LS $ $ 3 Demolition and Site Clearing 1 LS $ $
4 Water Pollution Control 1 LS $ $
5 NDS 900 Square Catch Basin with 991 Atrium
Green Traffic Grate 1 EA $ $
6 NDS 900 Square Catch Basin with Square
Traffic Grate (Heel Proof) 4 EA $ $
7 18" x 18" Brooks Drain Box (Overflow
Drainage Structure) 1 EA $ $
8 12" x 12" Square Area Drain with Solid Cover 1 EA $ $ 9 4" Diameter PVC SDR35 Drain Pipe 105 LF $ $
10 6" Diameter PVC SDR35 Drain Pipe 400 LF $ $
11 8" Diameter PVC SDR35 Drain Pipe 425 LF $ $
12 Parkway Drain 1 EA $ $
13 MC-3500 Stormtech Unit 1 EA $ $
14 Sump Pump and Force Main 1 LS $ $
15 Remove Existing Drainage Outlet Structure 1 LS $ $
16 Tree Removals - 4" DIA. and Less 5 EA $ $
17 Tree Removals - Larger than 4" DIA 11 EA $ $
18 Traffic Striping and Signage including
Identification, directional and informational
signs (**)
1 LS $ $
Subtotal (Page P-1b) $____________
H.A
$100,000.00
$10,000.00
$50,000.00
$25,000.00
$5,000.00
$5,000.00
$2,000.00
$10,000.00
$100.00
$150.00
$200.00
$10,000.00
$130,000.00
$100,000.00
$10,000.00
$1,800.00
$1,800.00
$10,000.00
$100,000.00
$10,000.00
$50,000.00
$25,000.00
$5,000.00
$20,000.00
$2,000.00
$10,000.00
$10,500.00
$60,000.00
$85,000.00
$10,000.00
$130,000.00
$100,000.00
$10,000.00
$9,000.00
$19,800.00
$10,000.00
666,300
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Bidder's Initials
P-1b (rev 2)
PROPOSAL (continued)
EXPANSION OF THE COSTA MESA SKATE PARK
Base Bid
NO. DESCRIPTION EST.
QTY UNIT
UNIT
PRICE
TOTAL
AMOUNT
19 PCC Sidewalk (per Civil Plans) 270 SF $ $
20 Synthetic Turf w/ Hydro Chill Infill 1,545 SF $ $
21 PCC Maintenance Band (8" Wide) 225 LF $ $
22 Tube Steel Fence (4' Ht.) 225 LF $ $
23 Cobble 475 SF $ $
24 PCC Skatepark Paving (**) 1 LS $ $
25 PCC Ramps, Low Walls, and Features (**) 1 LS $ $
26 Shotcrete (**) 1 LS $ $
27 Skatepark Metal Edging (**) 1 LS $ $
28 Soil Preparation and Fine Grading 14,430 SF $ $
29 Existing Tree Protection 1 LS $ $
30 Weed Abatement 14,430 SF $ $
31 Turf from Sod 14,430 SF $ $
32 Irrigation Modification (**) 1 LS $ $
33 Construction Surveying 1 LS $ $
34 Boulder Dedication Plaque 1 EA $ $
35 Site Grading 1 LS $ $
36 90-Day Maintenance 1 LS $ $
37 Allowances 1 FA $120,000 $120,000
38 Proposed Musco Lighting (**) 1 LS $ $
Subtotal (Page P-1b (rev2) $______________
BASE BID GRAND TOTAL (PAGE P-1a plus P-1b(rev2) $______________ H.A
$50.00
$45.00
$200.00
$160.00
$70.00
$350,000
$315,000
$489,000
$140,000
$8.00
$5,000
$0.50
$1.50
$70,000
$30,000
$1,500.00
$120,000.
$5,000.00
$13,500.00
$69,525.00
$45,000.00
$36,000.00
$33,250.00
$350,000.00
$315,000.00
$489,000.00
$140,000.00
$115,440.00
$5,000.00
$7,215.00
$21,645.00
$70,000.00
$30,000.00
$1,500.00
$120,000.00
$5,000.00
245,000
245000
2,232,075
2,898,375
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The award of the Contract shall be based on the lowest responsive Base Bid amount.
Should the CITY authorize the Base Bid and Additive Alternate Bid, then the award amount shall be based on the lowest responsive Bid Amount determined as Base Bid plus Total Bid Amount of Additive Alternate Bid Item).
The City reserves the right to delete one or more bid items and/or to increase and/or to decrease bid items’ quantities.
The CITY also reserves the right to reject all Bids.
________________
Bidder's Initials
P-1c(rev)
PROPOSAL (continued)
EXPANSION OF THE COSTA MESA SKATE PARK
ADDITIVE ALTERNATIVES
NO. DECRIPTION EST.
QTY UNIT
UNIT
PRICE
TOTAL
AMOUNT
C39 Cameras/ Conduit (**) 1 LS $ $
C40 Musco Lighting Retrofit 1 LS $ $
TOTAL ADDITIVE ALTERNATE BID:
$_______________
TOTAL ADDITIVE ALTERNATE BID AMOUNT (in Figures):
_____________________________________________________________________________
TOTAL ADDITIVE ALTERNATE BID AMOUNT (in Words):
______________________________________________________________________________
TOTAL BASE BID + ALTERNATIVE BID AMOUNT (In Figures):
_______________________________________________________________________ H.A
$220,000.00
$117,150.00
$220,000.00
$117,150.00
337,150
Three Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand one Hundred Fifty dollars $3,235,525.00
337,150
Three million two hundred thirty-five thousand five hundred twenty-five ATTACHMENT 4
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P-1C
PROPOSAL (CONTINUED)
NOTES:
1. The accuracy of estimate quantities as shown is not guaranteed; the Bidder shall make his/her own estimate from the drawings and field review for verification. If the unit price and the total amount are different, the unit price will control the bid. Payment shall be based on actual work done and/or actual quantities used.
2. The City reserves the right to delete one or more bid items and/or to increase or decrease bid items’ quantities, at no additional cost to the City.
3. (*) Allowance is for unforeseen work not included in the contract documents and to be included in the total bid amount as identified as follows. Use of the allowance will be at the sole discretion of the City and must be authorized in writing at the discretion of the City. This Bid item will cover unforeseen work that is not included in the contract documents. Any money used from the project allowance will be authorized via an Allowance Disbursement Form at the City’s sole discretion. Any amount of money remaining in the Allowance line item upon completion of the Project will be deducted from the Contract by Deductive Change Order for the full amount(s) remaining therein. The Contractor has no beneficial interest in, and/or claim to, the Allowances and hereby disclaims any and all such interests.
4. (**) Schedule of Values shall be submitted before 4:00 PM of the 5th business day following the bid opening. Price includes the indirect cost and markup.
5. FA designates force account. Payment shall be made on a time and materials basis, only if directed by the Engineer.
6. Request for Information shall be submitted before 2PM Thursday, January 8, 2026.
7. (F) Designates Final Pay Item. When an item of work is designated as “FINAL PAY ITEM” in the Specifications, the estimated quantity for that item of work shall be the final pay quantity, unless the dimensions of any portion of that item are revised by the Engineer, or the item or any portion of the item is eliminated.
If the dimensions of any portion of the item are revised, and the revisions result in an increase or decrease in the estimated quantity of that item of work, the final pay quantity for the item will be revised in the amount represented by the changes in the dimensions. If a final pay item is eliminated, the estimated quantity for the item will be eliminated. If a portion of a final pay item is eliminated, the final pay quantity will be revised in the amount represented by the eliminated portion of the item of work.
The estimated quantity for each item of work designated as “FINAL PAY ITEM” in the Specifications, shall be considered as approximate only, and no guarantee is made that the quantity which can be determined by computations, based on the details and dimensions shown on the plans, will equal the estimated quantity. No allowance will be made in the event that the quantity based on computations does not equal the estimated quantity. In case of discrepancy between the quantity shown in the Engineer’s Estimate for a final pay item and the quantity or summation of quantities for the same item shown on the plans, payment will be based on the quantity shown in the Engineer’s Estimate.
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Bidders Initials
H.A
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P-1d
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P-2 PROPOSAL
PROPOSAL
Base Bid (Continued)
(Please Type or Print)
Total Amount for Base Bid (in written words)
($ )
in figures
Contractor's Lawful Name: _______________________________________________
Bidder's Name: Bidder's Initials:
Contractor's License No. Expiration:
Contractor's Taxpayer I.D. Number
Contractor's DIR Registration Number:
Signature: Date:
Contractor's Address:
Telephone Number:( ) Mobile No.:( ) ___________
Fax Number: ( ) E-mail:
24-Hour Emergency Contacts:
Telephone Number: ( )
Name
Mobile No.: ( ) ________________
Telephone No.: ( )
Name
Mobile No.: ( ) ________________
Telephone No.: ( )
Name
Mobile No.: ( ) ________________
_____________
Bidder's Initials
Elegant Construction Inc
H.A
Hazem Almassry
1053447
05-31-27
1000406720
22/01/2026
15375 Barranca Parkway suite J-103
Irvine CA92618
949-444-5161
949-771-5136
[email protected]
Hazem Almassry
949-771-5136
949-444-5161
H.A
Two million eight hundred ninety-eight thousand
three hundred seventy-five
$2,898,375.00
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P-2a PROPOSAL
PROPOSAL SCHEDULE
(CONTINUED)
The Contractor agrees that the City will not be held responsible if any of the approximate quantities shown in the foregoing proposal shall be found incorrect, and he shall not make any claim for damages or for loss of profits because of a difference between the quantities of the various classes of work as estimated and the work actually done. If any error, omission or misstatements shall be discovered in the estimated quantities, it shall not invalidate this contract or release the Contractor from the execution and completion of the whole or part of the work herein specified, in accordance with the specifications and the plans herein mentioned and the prices herein agreed upon and fixed therefore, or excuse him from any of the obligations or liabilities hereunder, or entitle him to any damages or compensation otherwise than as provided for in this contract.
The Contractor agrees that the City shall have the right to increase or decrease the quantity of any bid item or portion of the work or to omit portions of the work as may be deemed necessary or expedient, and that the payment for incidental items or work, not separately provided in the proposal shall be considered included in the price bid for other various items or work.
Accompanying this proposal is "Cash," "Certified Check," or "Bidder's Bond" (circle one) in the amount of
($ ) equal to at least ten (10%) percent of the total bid price, payable to the City of Costa Mesa, to guarantee that within fourteen (14) days after written notice is deposited in the mail, or the bidder has received notice by telephone, the bidder will furnish proper Certificates of Insurance, and required bonds satisfactory to the City and execute a contract in accordance with the proposal and in the manner and form required by the contract documents.
The undersigned deposits the above-named security as a proposal guarantee and agrees that it shall be forfeited to the City of Costa Mesa as Liquidated Damages if the above requirements are not complied with.
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Bidder's Initials
H.A
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P-3 PROPOSAL
Respectfully Submitted,
Contractor's Business Name
Contractor Title
Business Address: Street
Singed By Title
City State Zip
Contractor's License No. and Classification Exp. Date
Business Phone Number
Date
Name Title
Residence: Street
City State Zip
Residence phone Number
If the bid is by a corporation, state the names of the officers who can sign an agreement on behalf of the corporation and whether more than one officer must sign.
Corporation Taxpayer I.D. Number
Can Sign Must Sign
Name
Name
Name
If the bid is by a partnership or a joint venture, state the names and addresses of all general partners and joint ventures.
Partnership or Joint Ventures Taxpayer I.D. Number:
Name
Address
Name
Address
If the bidder is a sole proprietorship or another entity that does business under a fictitious name, the bid shall be in the real name of the bidder with a designation following showing "DBA (the fictitious name)"; provided, however, no fictitious name sha ll be used unless there is a current registration with the Orange County Recorder.
The full names and residences of all persons and parties interested in the foregoing proposal, as principals, are as follows:
NOTE: Give first and last names in full; in case of corporation, give names of President, Secretary, Treasurer and Manager, and affix corporate seal; in case of partnerships and joint ventures, give names of all the individual members.
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Bidder's Initials
Elegant Construction Inc
Hazem Almassry / Vice President
Vice President
15375 Barranca Parkway suite J-103
Irvine CA92618
1053447
A, B, C8, C12, C13, C15, C36, C54
05-31-27
01/22/2026
949 444-5161
Hazem Almassry / Vice President
Irvine California 92618
15375 Barranca Parkway suite J-103
949 444-5161
Hazem Almassry
Sam Alhakim
Hazem Almassry / CFO
sam alhakim / CEO
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Project and Specification No. 25-01
P-4 CONSTRUCTION REFERENCES
Bidder shall signify receipt of all Addenda here, if any:
Addendum No.
Date Received
Bidder's Signature
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT REFERENCES
In order to more fully evaluate your firm’s background and experience for the project herein proposed, it is requested that you submit a list of Public Works and/or similar construction projects completed, or in progress, within the last 24 months. This information will be used to evaluate whether the bid is responsive and or responsible to the call for bids.
Date Project Awarded
Awarding Agency Agency's Contract
Administrator Contact
Information
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Bidder's Initials
1 2
3 Jan 14, 2026
Jan 15, 2026
Jan 20, 2026
July 2024
City of Tustin
December , 2024
County of Riverside
Jason J. Churchill 714-573-3355
Trai Nguyen (951) 955-6780
CITY OF TUSTIN
Marilyn Buescher 714-573-3334
February , 2025
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Project and Specification No. 25-01
P-5 SUBCONTRACTOR DESIGNATION
DESIGNATION OF SUBCONTRACTORS
In compliance with the "Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act" being Sections 4100-4113 of the Public Contract Code of the State of California, and any amendments thereto, each bidder shall set forth below the name and location of the place of b usiness of each subcontractor who will perform work or labor or render service to the prime contractor in or about the construction of the work or improvement in an amount in excess of one -half (½) of one percent (1%) of the prime contractor's total bid or in the case of bids for the construction of streets or highways, including bridges, in excess of one -half (½) of one percent (1%) of the prime contractor’s total bid or ten thousand ($10,000) dollars, whichever is greater. Bidder shall further set forth the portion of the work, which will be done by each such subcontractor with its Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) registration number. Only one subcontractor for each such portion shall be listed.
If the contractor fails to specify a subcontractor for any portion of the work to be performed under the contract, he/she/it shall be deemed to have agreed to perform the balance of all work, which is not covered, and he/she/it shall not be permitted to subcontract that portion of the work except under the conditions hereinafter set forth.
Subletting or subcontracting of any portion of the work to which no subcontractor was designated in the original bid, shall only be permitted in cases of public emergency or necessity, and then only after a finding reduced to writing as a public record of the Legislative Body of the Owner.
All information must be filled out and typed. Please use additional pages in this format if needed.
Bid
Item (s)
Number
%
Portion
of Work
Name, Address and E-mail of
Subcontractor
State License
Number
Class DIR Registration
Number
By submission of this proposal, the Bidder certifies:
1. That (I)(we)(it) is able to and will perform the balance of all work which is not covered in the above subcontractors listing.
2. That the AGENCY will be furnished copies of all subcontracts entered into by subcontractor for this project.
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Bidder's Initials
24-27
100
SPOHN RANCH INC
6824 S CENTINELA AVENUE LOS ANGELES, CA 90230
Business Phone Number:(626) 330-5803
761475
A
1000005197
38 100
R M F CONTRACTING INC
1523 N HARMONY CIR
ANAHEIM, CA 92807 (949) 770-226
813655
C10
1000003540
SCAPEPROS LANDSCAPING CORPORATION
1100 E ORANGETHORPE AVENUE
ANAHEIM, CA 92801 Business Phone Number:(714) 512-5985
28-32 &36
100
1114665
C27
1001138222
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Project and Specification No. 25-01
P-5a BIDDERS LIST
CITY OF COSTA MESA BIDDERS LIST
All bidders/proposers are required to provide the following information for all DBE and non -DBE subcontractors and suppliers, who provided a proposal, bid, quote, or were contacted by the proposed prime. This information is also required from the proposed prime contractor, and must be submitted with their bid/proposal. City of Costa Mesa will use this information to maintain and update a “Bidders List” to assist in evaluating the level of DBE participation on all Public Works projects. To the extent permitted by law, all information submitted will be held in confidence.
If Bidders List information is not submitted with the bid, it shall be submitted to the City of Costa Mesa, Construction Management Division, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, no later than 4:00 p.m. on the fourth day, not including Saturdays, Sundays a nd legal holidays, following the bid opening. Bidders List information sent by U.S. Postal Service certified mail with return receipt and certificate of mailing and mailed on or before the third day, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, following bid opening will be accepted even if it is received after the fourth day following bid opening. Failure to submit the required Bidders List information by the time specified will be grounds for finding the bid or proposal non-responsive.
Firm Name: ___________________________________ Phone: _________________
Address: _____________________________________ Fax: _________________
_____________________________________
Contact Person: _______________________________ No. of years in business:____
Is the firm currently certified as a DBE under 49 CFR Part 26? YES NO
Type of work/services/materials provided by firm? __________________________________
What was your firm’s Gross Annual receipts for last year?
Less than $1 Million
Less than $5 Million
Less than $10 Million
Less than $15 Million
More than $15 Million
This form can be duplicated if necessary to report all bidders (DBE subcontractors, non-DBE subcontractors and/or suppliers’ information).
3. _____________
Bidder's Initials
Elegant Construction Inc
949 444-5161
15375 Barranca Parkway suite J-103
Irvine CA92618
Hazem Almassry
6 All construction services
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Project and Specification No. 25-01
P-6 BIDDERS BOND
BIDDER'S BOND TO ACCOMPANY PROPOSAL
(Required if the bidder desires to submit bond instead of a certified or cashier's check.)
KNOW ALL PEOPLE BY THESE PRESENTS:
That we, as
principals, and _______________________________________________________ as surety, are held and firmly bound unto the City of Costa Mesa, a municipal corporation, organized under the laws of the State of California and situated in Orange County in the sum of ________________________________________________ ($_____________) to be paid to the City, its successors and assigns, for which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, and administrators, successors or assigns, jointly and severally firmly by these presents.
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH,
That is the certain proposal of the above bounden, _____________________, if accepted by the City of Costa Mesa, and if the above bounden, ________________________________________, his heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, shall duly en ter into and execute a contract for such construction, and shall execute and deliver the CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE and the LABOR AND MATERIAL and the FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BONDS described within fourteen (14) days from the date of the mailing of a notice of the above bounden, _________________________________________________, by and from the City, that said contract is ready for execution, then this obligation shall become null and void; otherwise it shall be and remain in full force and virtue.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF:
We hereunto set our hands and seals this _____ day of _____________, 20__. _______________________________ _______________________________ ________________________________ _______________________________ ________________________________ _______________________________ Contractor/ Principal Surety/Power of Attorney
(Notary Acknowledgement to be attached) (Notary Acknowledgment to be attached)
____________________
Bidder's Initials
See Attached
ATTACHMENT 4
776
Project and Specification No. 25-01
P-7 CONTRACT ASSURANCE
CONTRACT ASSURANCE
The CONTRACTOR or subcontractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The CONTRACTOR shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 CFR part 26 in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts. Failure by the CONTRACTOR to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination of this contract or such other remedy as recipient deems appropriate.
The CONTRACTOR will require that the above provision is included in all subcontracts.
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Bidder's Initials
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Project and Specification No. 25-01
P-8 NONCOLLUSION AFFADAVIT
NONCOLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
The bidders, by its officers and agents or representatives present at the time of filing this bid, being duly sworn on their oaths say, that neither they nor any of them have in any way directly or indirectly entered into any arrangement or agreement with any other bidder, or with any public officer of such CITY OF COSTA MESA whereby such affiant or affiants or either of them has paid or I s to pay to such bidder or public officer any sum of money, or has given or is to give to such other bidder or public o fficer anything of value whatever, or such affiant or affiants or either of them has not directly or indirectly, entered into any arrangement or agreement with any other bidder or bidders, which tends to or does lessen or destroy free competition in the le tting of the contract sought for on the attached bids; that no bid has been accepted from any subcontractor or supplier through any bid depository, the By -Laws, Rules, or Regulations of which prohibit or prevent the Contractor from considering any bid from any subcontractor or supplier which is not processed through said bid depository, or which prevent any subcontractor or supplier from bidding to any Contractor who does not use the facilities or accept bids from or through such bid depository; that bidder has not bid as subcontractor to other bidders; that no inducement of any form or character other than that which appears upon the face of the bid will be suggested, offered, paid or delivered to any person of the contract, nor has this bidder any agreement or understanding of any kind whatsoever, with any person whomsoever to pay, deliver to, or share with any other person in any way or manner, any of the proceeds of the contracts sought by this bid.
_______________________________
Contractor Firm Name
_______________________________
Name of Principal
_______________________________
Title
_______________________________
Signature
Subscribed and sworn to before me by:
_________________________________
This ____ day of _____________, 20___.
My Commission Expires: ____________
Notary Public Bidder's Initials
Elegant Construction Inc
Hazem Almassry
Vice President
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ATTACHMENT 4
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Project and Specification No. 25-01
P-9 WORKERS COMPENSATION
CONTRACTOR'S CERTIFICATION
OF
WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
FOR
PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS
(Labor Code §1861)
I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which requires every employer to be insured against liability for workers' 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.
Dated:
CONTRACTOR
Company Name
PROJECT: THE EXPANSION OF THE COSTA MESA SKATE PARK
City Project No. 25-01
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Bidder's Initials
01-22-26
Elegant Construction Inc
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Project and Specification No. 25-01
P-9a DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
CONTRACTOR, upon notification of contract award, shall establish a Drug -Free Awareness Program to inform employees of the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace, the penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace, and the employee assistance programs available to employees. Each employee engaged in the performance of a CITY contract must be notified of this Drug - Free Awareness Program, and must abide by its terms. Failure to establish a program, notify employees, or inform CITY of a drug -related workplace conviction will constitute a material breach of contract and cause for immediate termination of the contract by CITY.
CONTRACTOR shall conform to all the requirements of CITY'S Policy No. 100 -5.
A copy of this policy is attached to the sample contract agreement as an attachment in the Project Specifications.
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Bidder's Initials
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Project and Specification No. 25-01
P-10 CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION DISCLOSURE
BIDDER/APPLICANT/CONTRACTOR CAMPAIGN
CONTRIBUTION DISCLOSURE FORM
Proposer/Consultant/Applicant is required to identify any campaign contribution or cumulative contributions greater than $249 to any city council member in the twelve months prior to submitting an application, proposal, statement of qualifications or bid requiring approval by the City Council.
Date
Name of Donor
Company/Business
Affiliation
Name of
Recipient
Amount
Except as described above, I/we have not made any campaign contribution in the amount of $250 or more to any Costa Mesa City Council Member in the twelve months preceding this Application/Proposal.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.
Bidder/Applicant/Proposer
Date
____________________
Bidder's Initials
None
Elegant Construction Inc
01-22-26
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ATTACHMENT 4
781
Bid Addendum No. 1
Project and Specifications No. 25-01
CITY OF COSTA MESA
P.O. BOX 12000 77 FAIR DRIVE CALIFORNIA 92628·1200 FROM
THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT / ENGINEERING DIVISION
DATE:
TO:
SUBJECT:
JANUARY 14, 2026
ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS
SKATE PARK EXPANSION PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 25-01 - ADDENDUM NO. 1 Pleas
e forward this addendum to the appropriate individual as soon as possible. Please sign acknowledging receipt herein and e- mail a copy of this sheet to [email protected]. The bidder shall individually identify and acknowledge receipt of ALL addenda by signing and enclosing each form in his/her bid package submittal. Failure to do so may result in a disqualification of his/her bid. A COPY WILL NOT BE SENT BY MAIL.
Received by: _______________________________________________________________ Company: _________________________________________________________________ All bidders shall register with PlanetBids in order to retrieve the addendum. It is the responsibility of each prospective bidder to check PlanetBids on a DAILY basis through the close of bids for any applicable addendums or updates.
This ad
dendum, effective on this date, addresses the following items:
BID OPE
NING DATE: THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2026
BID OPE
NING TIME: NO CHANGE, 2:00 P.M.
BID OPE
NING PLACE: NO CHANGE
THE PRE-BID RFI LOG
This addendum addresses all RFIs received to date. The Pre-Bid RFI Log, including both the RFI questions and corresponding responses, is included herein.
PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS
1. Added Sections / Documents
The following sections and documents have been added to the Project Specifications:
• Table of Contents – Pages i through iv
• Notice Inviting Bids – Pages N-1 and N-2
• SECTION 01 50 00 – Construction Facilities and Temporary Controls • SECTION 01 78 39 – Project Record Documents
• SECTION 05 05 13 – Powder Coating
• SECTION 09 96 23 – Graffiti Resistant Coatings
• SECTION 10 14 00 – Signage
• SECTION 01 35 00 – Safety Requirements
• SECTION 28 2000 – Video Surveillance
Elegant Construction Inc
ATTACHMENT 4
782
Bid Addendum No. 2
Project and Specifications No. 25-01
CITY OF COSTA MESA
P.O. BOX 12000 77 FAIR DRIVE CALIFORNIA 92628·1200
FROM THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT / ENGINEERING DIVISION
DATE: JANUARY 15, 2026
TO: ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS
SUBJECT: SKATE PARK EXPANSION PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 25-01 - ADDENDUM NO. 2
Please forward this addendum to the appropriate individual as soon as possible. Please sign acknowledging receipt herein and e- mail a copy of this sheet to [email protected]. The bidder shall individually identify and acknowledge receipt of ALL addenda by signing and enclosing each form in his/her bid package submittal. Failure to do so may result in a disqualification of his/her bid. A COPY WILL NOT BE SENT BY MAIL.
Received by: _______________________________________________________________
Company: _________________________________________________________________
All bidders shall register with PlanetBids in order to retrieve the addendum. It is the responsibility of each prospective bidder to check PlanetBids on a DAILY basis through the close of bids for any applicable addendums or updates.
This addendum, effective on this date, addresses the following items:
BID OPENING DATE: THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2026
BID OPENING TIME: NO CHANGE, 2:00 P.M.
BID OPENING PLACE: NO CHANGE
PRE-BID RFI:
Q1:
Plans indicate that Poles/Fixtures 1–6 are existing and include an alternate price to replace fixtures. Does the Base Bid include new poles and fixtures for Poles 1–6, or only for Poles 7–11? A1:
The Base Bid includes new poles and fixtures only for Poles 7–11. Poles 1–6 are existing and shall remain in place.
Existing Poles 1–6 shall be retrofitted with new Musco fixtures. An alternate bid item is provided for replacement of fixtures on existing Poles 1–6, if selected by the City.
Q2:
Note 2 states to pull new circuits in an existing pull box for new Musco lights. Are there existing empty conduits from the pull box to the panel to serve the new lighting circuits, or are new home runs required? A2:
There are no confirmed existing empty conduits available to serve the new Musco lighting circuits. The Contractor shall provide new home runs from the panel to serve all new Musco lighting circuits.
PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS
1. Sections / Documents
The following sections and documents have been added to the Project Specifications:
Elegant Construction Inc
ATTACHMENT 4
783
Bid Addendum No. 3
Project and Specifications No. 25-01
CITY OF COSTA MESA
P.O. BOX 12000 77 FAIR DRIVE CALIFORNIA 92628·1200 FROM
THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT / ENGINEERING DIVISION
DATE: JANUARY 20, 2026
TO: ALL
PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS
SUBJECT
: SKATE PARK EXPANSION PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 25-01 - ADDENDUM NO. 3 Pleas
e forward this addendum to the appropriate individual as soon as possible. Please sign acknowledging receipt herein and e- mail a copy of this sheet to [email protected]. The bidder shall individually identify and acknowledge receipt of ALL addenda by signing and enclosing each form in his/her bid package submittal. Failure to do so may result in a disqualification of his/her bid. A COPY WILL NOT BE SENT BY MAIL.
Received by: _______________________________________________________________ Company: _________________________________________________________________ All bidders shall register with PlanetBids in order to retrieve the addendum. It is the responsibility of each prospective bidder to check PlanetBids on a DAILY basis through the close of bids for any applicable addendums or updates.
This ad
dendum, effective on this date, addresses the following items:
BID OPE
NING DATE: THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2026
BID OPE
NING TIME: NO CHANGE, 2:00 P.M.
BID OPE
NING PLACE: NO CHANGE
BID PROPOSAL:
Bidders shall use the revised Bid Proposal Page P-1b (Rev 2). The revisions include the following:
• Bid Item No. 35 Site Grading has been added to the Bid Proposal. • Double asterisks ()** have been added to Bid Item No. 27, indicating that submission of a Schedule of Values is required.
CLARIFI
CATIONS TO PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS:
SECTION 28 2000 – Video Surveillance has been updated and is hereby incorporated into the Project Specifications and made a part of the Contract Documents.
The contents of this bid addendum shall have precedence over all related provisions within the contract documents. It is the intent of the City of Costa Mesa to clarify the above-referenced items to all bidders. Should it be necessary to request clarification on these matters, please send your request via e-mail to [email protected].
Irina G
urovich
Project Manager
B0J �u?/L
Elegant Construction Inc
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ATTACHMENT 4
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Project and Specification No. 25-01
P-11 PROPOSAL
BIDDER’S QUALIFICATIONS
Skatepark construction is highly-specialized. It requires careful precision and an intimate understanding of skateboarding’s nuanced details. Skateboard wheels are extremely sensitive, therefore even the slightest inconsistency, dimension discrepancy or misinterpreted detail can lead to major safety and functionality issues.
To validate that the bidder possesses the specialized expertise and qualifications to perform the work, bidders are required to submit the following form as part of their bid. Submission of this form does not automatically constitute qualification.
LICENSING & REGISTRATION
The specialty skatepark contractor must possess a current and active contractor license issued by the State of California’s Contractors State License Board:
• Business Name: ____
• License #: ____
• Expiration Date: ____
The specialty skatepark contractor must possess a current and active registration issued by the State of California’s Department of Industrial Relations:
• Business Name: ____
• Registration #: ____
• Expiration Date: ____
SHOTCRETE NOZZLEMAN
The specialty skatepark contractor’s shotcrete nozzleman is required to be certified by the American Concrete Institute.
• Name: ____
• Certification ID: ____
• Expiration Date: ____
INSURANCE
Does the specialty skatepark contractor meet the following minimum insurance requirements? • Workers Compensation and Employers Liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 YES ☐ NO ☐
Spohn Ranch, Inc.
761475
5/31/27
Spohn Ranch, Inc.
1000005197
6/30/28
Mark Bradford
01262561
5/4/29
ATTACHMENT 4
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P-12 BIDDERS QUALIFICATIONS
• Comprehensive General Liability or Commercial General Liability insurance covering all operations or job specific in the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate
YES ☐ NO ☐
• Excess Liability/ Umbrella Insurance in the amount of $3,000,000 YES ☐ NO ☐
• Errors and Omissions/ Professional Liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence, $1,000,000 aggregate
YES ☐ NO ☐
LEGAL
In the past 5 (five) years, has the specialty skatepark contractor failed to complete a construction contract or been assessed liquidated damages? YES ☐ NO ☐
If yes, please explain:
In the past 5 (five) years, has the specialty skatepark contractor been sued for damages for breach of contract, defective construction or breach of warranty? YES ☐ NO ☐
If yes, please explain:
In the past 5 (five) years, has a claim or lawsuit been filed against the specialty skatepark contractor’s performance bonding company arising from a breach of contract or defective construction?
YES ☐ NO ☐
If yes, please explain:
X
ATTACHMENT 4
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P-13 BIDDERS QUALIFICATIONS
If yes, please explain:
In the past 5 (five) years, has a claim or lawsuit been filed against the specialty skatepark contractor’s performance bonding company arising from a breach of contract or defective construction?
YES ☐ NO ☐
If yes, please explain:
In the past 5 (five) years has the specialty skatepark contractor had work rejected by an Owner or Owner’s representative?
YES ☐ NO ☐
If yes, please explain:
____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________
PRIOR SPECIALTY SKATEPARK CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE
The specialty skatepark contractor is required to have MINIMUM SIX (6) YEARS OF EXPERIENCE and constructed 5 (five) concrete skateparks of a minimum of 12,000 square feet for a public entity within the United States within the last 5 (five) years. Projects must have been open and continuously in operating condition for at least 1 (one) year.
1. PROJECT NAME:
Rockaway Beach Skatepark, New York, NY
ATTACHMENT 4
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P-14 BIDDERS QUALIFICATIONS
OWNER:
OWNER CONTACT INFORMATION:
SHOTCRETE NOZZLEMAN:
YEAR OPENED:
SQUARE FOOTAGE:
CONTRACTOR’S SCOPE: _____
2. PROJECT NAME:
OWNER:
OWNER CONTACT INFORMATION:
SHOTCRETE NOZZLEMAN:
YEAR OPENED:
SQUARE FOOTAGE:
CONTRACTOR’S SCOPE:
3. PROJECT NAME:
OWNER:
OWNER CONTACT INFORMATION:
SHOTCRETE NOZZLEMAN:
YEAR OPENED:
SQUARE FOOTAGE:
CONTRACTOR’S SCOPE:
4. PROJECT NAME:
OWNER:
NYC Parks Department
Mark Bradford
2021
Concrete skatepark construction
15,000
[email protected]
South Ogden Skatepark
City of South Ogden, UT
Kelly Malobovich
2024
[email protected]
19,000
Concrete skatepark construction
Riverside Skatepark, City of Cedar Rapids, IA
City of Cedar Rapids, IA
Mark Bradford
2022
14,000
Steve Krug, [email protected]
Skatepark design and construction
Crowley Lake Skatepark
Mono County, CA
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P-15 BIDDERS QUALIFICATIONS
OWNER CONTACT INFORMATION:
SHOTCRETE NOZZLEMAN:
YEAR OPENED:
SQUARE FOOTAGE:
CONTRACTOR’S SCOPE:
5. PROJECT NAME:
OWNER:
OWNER CONTACT INFORMATION:
SHOTCRETE NOZZLEMAN:
YEAR OPENED:
SQUARE FOOTAGE:
CONTRACTOR’S SCOPE:
Mark Bradford
[email protected]
15,000
2018
Skatepark design and construction
West Jordan Wheels Park
City of West Jordan, UT
[email protected]
Kelly Malobovich
2024
15,000
Skatepark design and construction
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CITY OF COSTA MESA
Agenda Report
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
File #: 26-198 Meeting Date: 4/7/2026
TITLE:
WASTE INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEM ENTERPRISE (WISE) AGREEMENT DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/GENERAL SERVICES
DIVISION
PRESENTED BY: RAJA SETHURAMAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
CONTACT INFORMATION: PATRICK BAUER, DEPUTY PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR, (714) 754-5029
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Approve the Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise (WISE) Agreement with the County of Orange for municipal solid waste disposal rates and services.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement, and all related documents, on behalf of the City and make minor modifications as necessary.
BACKGROUND:
The County of Orange, through Orange County Waste & Recycling (OCWR), operates the County- owned landfill system, including three active landfills and approximately 20 inactive sites. Since 1997, Orange County cities have participated in the Waste Disposal Agreement (WDA), which provided guaranteed landfill capacity and disposal rates of at least ten percent (10%) below noncontract customers. The WDA has been amended several times, in 2004, 2009, 2015 and most recently for a one-year extension in 2025.
As the WDA neared expiration, OCWR developed the successor Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise (WISE) Agreement (Attachment 1). The Orange County City Managers Association (OCCMA), representing cities, sanitary districts, and special districts that rely on the landfill system, coordinated review and negotiations beginning in late 2024. In 2025, OCCMA secured a one-year extension of the WDA through June 30, 2026, allowing additional time for negotiations.
Costa Mesa currently has seven approved non-exclusive franchise waste haulers. These haulers are responsible for paying disposal rates set through the WISE Agreement.
803
File #: 26-198 Meeting Date: 4/7/2026
ANALYSIS:
The current WDA limits annual rate increases to CPI and does not account for rising operational, regulatory, and environmental compliance costs at Orange County Landfills. OCWR also indicated that additional capital was needed to fund the Brea Olinda landfill closure and significantly expand the capacity of the landfill in San Juan Capistrano over the course of the 10-year term. OCWR’s initial WISE proposal would have increased disposal rates from $43.76 per ton (FY 2025-26 rate) to $82 in the first year and were projected to rise to nearly $107 by 2035.
Through negotiations, OCCMA reached an agreement on a phased disposal rate structure for the first three years of the agreement, as per the schedule below. Starting in FY 2029-30, the rate will be adjusted based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Fiscal Year Contract Rate
2026-27 $67/ton
2027-28 $74/ton
2028-29 $81/ton
2029-30 $81/ton + CPI
While the primary focus of the negotiations was tied to the disposal rate, OCCMA successfully negotiated the following key provisions:
· Beginning in 2030, an annual “true-up”process that may freeze CPI adjustments depending on OCWR’s cost recovery and tonnage revenue. Cities may initiate a ‘meet and confer’ process with review by an independent consultant.
· Inclusion of review and annual notification provisions to ensure continued OCCMA participation to improve transparency and oversight of OCWR’s financial status and implementation of the WISE Agreement.
· Removal of language that would have made cities financially responsible for hauler non- payment.
· Adoption of a blended CPI index (60% Solid Waste, Water, and Sewer; 40% All Urban Consumers).
· Removal of the requirement that all residential organic waste is sent to OCWR; the County will offer optional organic waste processing services.
In order to take advantage of the negotiated rates and other modifications, Costa Mesa must execute the WISE Agreement, the Franchise Hauler Acknowledgement Form (Attachment 2), and Service Coordinator Designation Form (Attachment 3) by April 30, 2026. The ‘ParticipationThreshold’ for the WISE Agreement to become effective requires that cities that represent at least fifty percent (50%) of the disposal sent to the County landfills ratify the document. The agreement is for ten (10) years, through June 30, 2036, with one optional 10-year extension.
The negotiated rates substantially reduce the financial impacts compared to the County’s initial
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The negotiated rates substantially reduce the financial impacts compared to the County’s initial proposal. Effective July 1, 2026, the increased rates are expected to result in an estimated ten percent (10%) increase to monthly residential customer bills and an estimated sixteen percent (16%) increase for commercial customers. These increases are in addition to any hauler-related cost increases associated with service. The OCCMA, through negotiations, reduced the projected rate increases from the County’sinitial proposals and spread the impact to occur over several years. The Orange County Board of Supervisors approved this new agreement earlier this year and all cities and special districts are expected to approve it over the next few months.
The City Attorney’sOffice was involved throughout this process to ensure the new agreement meets the State’srequirements and effectively formalizes hauler responsibilities. Therefore, staff requests City Council approval for the WISE agreement.
Costa Mesa Waste Collection and Recycling
The City of Costa Mesa, through franchise agreements with seven (7) haulers, administers waste and recycling program for multi-family and commercial land uses. Each property has independent contracts with its respective haulers that may limit future rate increases for the duration of their term.
The new WISE agreement may impact new agreement costs, and varies by hauler. The disposal rate is only factor in rate determination. Other variables include equipment, staffing, maintenance, fuel, etc. The overall impact is anticipated to be approximately 10 percent to 16 percent increase in rates to residential and commercial customers.
Costa Mesa Sanitary District Residential Solid Waste Collection Costa Mesa Sanitary District (CMSD) administers waste and recycling programs to single-family and smaller multi-family properties, under a franchise agreement with CR&R. CMSD took the WISE agreement adoption to its Board for approval on March 23, 2026. In April 2026, CMSD Board will hear options for rate increases for its customers. The current proposals being considered are annual increases of eight (8) percent per year over the next five years or increases ranging from seven (7) percent to 11 percent per year over the next five years.
Outreach and Engagement
The City will collaborate with CMSD to provide information on the new County disposal rates to Costa Mesa residents and businesses. In addition, the City will work with franchise haulers to communicate with their respective customers in advance of rate increases in a transparent manner.
ALTERNATIVES:
The City Council may decline to authorize the proposed agreement. Without the approval of this agreement, all Costa Mesa haulers will not receive the negotiated rates which will result in even higher disposal costs at Orange County Landfills. The non-negotiated rate beginning July 1, 2026, is $92.70/ton, which is considerably higher than the negotiated rate. Staff does not recommend this alternative.
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FISCAL REVIEW:
For fiscal year 2026-27, the waste hauler disposal rate will increase from $43.76 to $67.00 per ton, which represents a 53.1% increase. While the waste hauler disposal rate is anticipated to increase by
53.1%, the City’sagreement with its facilities waste hauler limits an annual adjustment to a maximum of 2% CPI increase.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed this agenda report and the proposed agreement and approves them as to form.
CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND PRIORITIES:
This item works toward achieving the following City Council goal:
· Maintain and enhance the City’s infrastructure, facilities, equipment, and technology.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Approve the attached WISE Agreement with the County of Orange for municipal solid waste disposal rates and services.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement, and all related documents, on behalf of the City and make minor modifications as necessary.
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CITY OF COSTA MESA
Agenda Report
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
File #: 26-198 Meeting Date: 4/7/2026
TITLE:
WASTE INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEM ENTERPRISE (WISE) AGREEMENT DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/GENERAL SERVICES
DIVISION
PRESENTED BY: RAJA SETHURAMAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
CONTACT INFORMATION: PATRICK BAUER, DEPUTY PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR, (714) 754-5029
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Approve the Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise (WISE) Agreement with the County of Orange for municipal solid waste disposal rates and services.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement, and all related documents, on behalf of the City and make minor modifications as necessary.
BACKGROUND:
The County of Orange, through Orange County Waste & Recycling (OCWR), operates the County- owned landfill system, including three active landfills and approximately 20 inactive sites. Since 1997, Orange County cities have participated in the Waste Disposal Agreement (WDA), which provided guaranteed landfill capacity and disposal rates of at least ten percent (10%) below noncontract customers. The WDA has been amended several times, in 2004, 2009, 2015 and most recently for a one-year extension in 2025.
As the WDA neared expiration, OCWR developed the successor Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise (WISE) Agreement (Attachment 1). The Orange County City Managers Association (OCCMA), representing cities, sanitary districts, and special districts that rely on the landfill system, coordinated review and negotiations beginning in late 2024. In 2025, OCCMA secured a one-year extension of the WDA through June 30, 2026, allowing additional time for negotiations.
Costa Mesa currently has seven approved non-exclusive franchise waste haulers. These haulers are responsible for paying disposal rates set through the WISE Agreement.
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ANALYSIS:
The current WDA limits annual rate increases to CPI and does not account for rising operational, regulatory, and environmental compliance costs at Orange County Landfills. OCWR also indicated that additional capital was needed to fund the Brea Olinda landfill closure and significantly expand the capacity of the landfill in San Juan Capistrano over the course of the 10-year term. OCWR’s initial WISE proposal would have increased disposal rates from $43.76 per ton (FY 2025-26 rate) to $82 in the first year and were projected to rise to nearly $107 by 2035.
Through negotiations, OCCMA reached an agreement on a phased disposal rate structure for the first three years of the agreement, as per the schedule below. Starting in FY 2029-30, the rate will be adjusted based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Fiscal Year Contract Rate
2026-27 $67/ton
2027-28 $74/ton
2028-29 $81/ton
2029-30 $81/ton + CPI
While the primary focus of the negotiations was tied to the disposal rate, OCCMA successfully negotiated the following key provisions:
· Beginning in 2030, an annual “true-up”process that may freeze CPI adjustments depending on OCWR’s cost recovery and tonnage revenue. Cities may initiate a ‘meet and confer’ process with review by an independent consultant.
· Inclusion of review and annual notification provisions to ensure continued OCCMA participation to improve transparency and oversight of OCWR’s financial status and implementation of the WISE Agreement.
· Removal of language that would have made cities financially responsible for hauler non- payment.
· Adoption of a blended CPI index (60% Solid Waste, Water, and Sewer; 40% All Urban Consumers).
· Removal of the requirement that all residential organic waste is sent to OCWR; the County will offer optional organic waste processing services.
In order to take advantage of the negotiated rates and other modifications, Costa Mesa must execute the WISE Agreement, the Franchise Hauler Acknowledgement Form (Attachment 2), and Service Coordinator Designation Form (Attachment 3) by April 30, 2026. The ‘ParticipationThreshold’ for the WISE Agreement to become effective requires that cities that represent at least fifty percent (50%) of the disposal sent to the County landfills ratify the document. The agreement is for ten (10) years, through June 30, 2036, with one optional 10-year extension.
The negotiated rates substantially reduce the financial impacts compared to the County’s initial
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File #: 26-198 Meeting Date: 4/7/2026
The negotiated rates substantially reduce the financial impacts compared to the County’s initial proposal. Effective July 1, 2026, the increased rates are expected to result in an estimated ten percent (10%) increase to monthly residential customer bills and an estimated sixteen percent (16%) increase for commercial customers. These increases are in addition to any hauler-related cost increases associated with service. The OCCMA, through negotiations, reduced the projected rate increases from the County’sinitial proposals and spread the impact to occur over several years. The Orange County Board of Supervisors approved this new agreement earlier this year and all cities and special districts are expected to approve it over the next few months.
The City Attorney’sOffice was involved throughout this process to ensure the new agreement meets the State’srequirements and effectively formalizes hauler responsibilities. Therefore, staff requests City Council approval for the WISE agreement.
Costa Mesa Waste Collection and Recycling
The City of Costa Mesa, through franchise agreements with seven (7) haulers, administers waste and recycling program for multi-family and commercial land uses. Each property has independent contracts with its respective haulers that may limit future rate increases for the duration of their term.
The new WISE agreement may impact new agreement costs, and varies by hauler. The disposal rate is only factor in rate determination. Other variables include equipment, staffing, maintenance, fuel, etc. The overall impact is anticipated to be approximately 10 percent to 16 percent increase in rates to residential and commercial customers.
Costa Mesa Sanitary District Residential Solid Waste Collection Costa Mesa Sanitary District (CMSD) administers waste and recycling programs to single-family and smaller multi-family properties, under a franchise agreement with CR&R. CMSD took the WISE agreement adoption to its Board for approval on March 23, 2026. In April 2026, CMSD Board will hear options for rate increases for its customers. The current proposals being considered are annual increases of eight (8) percent per year over the next five years or increases ranging from seven (7) percent to 11 percent per year over the next five years.
Outreach and Engagement
The City will collaborate with CMSD to provide information on the new County disposal rates to Costa Mesa residents and businesses. In addition, the City will work with franchise haulers to communicate with their respective customers in advance of rate increases in a transparent manner.
ALTERNATIVES:
The City Council may decline to authorize the proposed agreement. Without the approval of this agreement, all Costa Mesa haulers will not receive the negotiated rates which will result in even higher disposal costs at Orange County Landfills. The non-negotiated rate beginning July 1, 2026, is $92.70/ton, which is considerably higher than the negotiated rate. Staff does not recommend this alternative.
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File #: 26-198 Meeting Date: 4/7/2026
FISCAL REVIEW:
For fiscal year 2026-27, the waste hauler disposal rate will increase from $43.76 to $67.00 per ton, which represents a 53.1% increase. While the waste hauler disposal rate is anticipated to increase by
53.1%, the City’sagreement with its facilities waste hauler limits an annual adjustment to a maximum of 2% CPI increase.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed this agenda report and the proposed agreement and approves them as to form.
CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND PRIORITIES:
This item works toward achieving the following City Council goal:
· Maintain and enhance the City’s infrastructure, facilities, equipment, and technology.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Approve the attached WISE Agreement with the County of Orange for municipal solid waste disposal rates and services.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement, and all related documents, on behalf of the City and make minor modifications as necessary.