solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Contractor warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Contractor, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement.
For breach or violation of this warranty, the City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the term of this Agreement, no member, officer, or employee of the City, during the term of his or her service with the City, shall have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom.
Section 31. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
Contractor represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate against any subcontractor, employee, or applicant (“person”) for employment because of race; denial of family and medical care leave; religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices); color; national origin (including language use restrictions); ancestry; physical disability or mental disability (including HIV and AIDS); medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics); genetic information; military or veteran status; marital status; gender, gender identity, and gender expression; sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding); age or sexual orientation. Unless otherwise permitted under the law, Contractor shall not refuse to hire or employ any such person or refuse to select any such person for a training program leading to employment, or bar or discharge any such person from employment or from a training program leading to employment, or otherwise discriminate against any such person in compensation or in terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.
Section 32. TIME OF THE ESSENCE
Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.
Section 33. PRINCIPAL REPRESENTATIVES
a. ____________________, shall be Contractor's Principal Representative and the person responsible for undertaking, managing and supervising the performance of all of the Services for this Agreement. Contractor's Principal Representative's experience, knowledge, capability and reputation were a substantial inducement for the City to enter into this Agreement, and as such, for the purposes of performing the Services, the duties of Contractor's Principal Representative shall not be reassigned, without the express written consent of both parties.
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b. ____________________, shall be the Principal Representative of the City for purposes of communicating with Contractor on any matter associated with the performance of the services set forth in this Agreement.
Section 34. NON-LIABILITY OF CITY’S OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES No officer or employee of the City shall be personally liable to Contractor, or any successor in interest, in the event of any default or breach by the City or for any amount which may become due to Contractor or to its successor, or for any breach of any obligation of the terms of this Agreement.
Section 35. INTERPRETATION
This Agreement shall not be interpreted against either party on the grounds that one of the parties was solely responsible for preparing it or caused it to be prepared as both parties were involved in drafting it.
Section 36. PROTECTION AND CORRECTION OF WORK
a. Contractor shall adopt reasonable methods during the life of the Agreement to furnish continuous protection to the work performed by Contractor, and the equipment, materials, papers and other components thereof to prevent losses or damages. b. The performance of services by Contractor shall not relieve Contractor from any obligation to correct any incomplete, inaccurate or defective work at no further cost to the City, when such inaccuracies are due to the fault of Contractor.
Section 37. CAPTIONS AND HEADINGS
The captions and headings contained in this Agreement are provided for identification purposes only and shall not be interpreted to limit or define the content of the provisions described under the respective caption or heading.
Section 38. GOVERNING LAW
The validity of this Agreement and any of its terms or provisions, as well as the rights and duties of the parties under this Agreement, shall be construed pursuant to and in accordance with California law.
Section 39. CUMULATIVE REMEDIES
Except with respect to rights and remedies expressly declared to be exclusive in this Agreement, the rights and remedies of the parties are cumulative and the exercise by either party of one or more of such rights or remedies shall not preclude the exercise by it, at the same or different times, of any other rights or remedies for the same default or any other default by the other party.
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Section 40. NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES
The parties do not intend the benefits of this Agreement to inure to any third party, nor shall any provision of this Agreement be so construed.
Section 41. OTHER GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS
To the extent that this Agreement may be funded by fiscal assistance from another governmental entity, Contractor and any subcontractors shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations to which City is bound by the terms of such fiscal assistance program.
Section 42. REPRESENTATIONS OF PARTIES AND PERSONS
EXECUTING AGREEMENT
a. Each of the parties to this Agreement hereby represents that all necessary and appropriate actions of their governing bodies have been taken to make this Agreement a binding obligation of each of the parties hereto. b. The persons executing this Agreement warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of and bind the parties each purports to represent.
Section 43. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
The provisions of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and shall apply to and bind the successors and assigns of the parties hereto.
Section 44. SURVIVAL
All obligations arising prior to any termination of this Agreement and all provisions of this Agreement allocating liability between the City and Contractor shall survive any such termination.
Section 45. USE OF RECYCLED PRODUCTS
Contractor shall prepare and submit all reports, written studies and other printed material on recycled paper to the extent it is available at equal or less cost than virgin paper.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the date first written above.
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CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS
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[Department Head]
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Doria Wilms, City Manager
ATTEST:
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Jerryl Soriano, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Jennifer Mizrahi, City Attorney
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[Name, Title]
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EXHIBIT “A”
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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Evaluator:
Date:
Scoring: Enter points up to the maximum shown for each criterion.
Evaluation Criteria Max Points AET (Traffic) Omnis NV5 Kimley Horn Albert Webb TKE IDS ERSC Altum Gr Lin Advantec GHD Staffing Capabilities / Technical Competence 30
Approach to Work 30
Past Performance Record 35
Exceptions / Deviations from City's Standard Professional Services Agreement 5
TOTAL SCORE 100 94.3 99.0 96.3 93.7 92.3 91.0 87.3 83.3 87.3 88.7 87.3 88.3 RANK 3 1 2 4 5 6 9 12 9 7 9 8
CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS – ON-CALL ENGINEERING SERVICES
PROPOSAL EVALUATION / SCORING FORM
EVALUATOR COMMENTS / NOTES
Evaluation performed by multiple engineering staff. Final averages shown in TOTAL SCORE.
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PROPOSAL FOR
ON—CALLENGINEERING
SERVICES
Civil Engineering Design
Construction Management
Infrastructure Management
GIS Mapping & Data Systems
Inspection
Desert H at Springs
& PUBLIC WORKS
OMNIS INCORPORATED
981 W. ARROW HWY #248
SAN DIMAS, CA 91773
909—631-8335Of?ce
866-314—6017 Fax
www.0mnis—
inc.com
Item Number: 12.
September28, 2026
Elias Garcia, City Engineer
Public Works Department
City of Desert Hot Springs
65-950 Pierson Boulevard
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
Subject: Letter Proposal to Provide As-Needed Engineering Services Dear Mr. Garica:
Omnis Incorporated (Omnis) is pleased to present this statement of quali?cations for on-call professional engineering services to support City staff designing water, sewer, storm drain, and street improvements. Omnis is uniquely qualified to meet the City’s needs for these on—call services. Our team has extensive experience designing these types of capitalimprovement projects.
Contact Person: John Gabor
Firm Name: Omnis Incorporated
Address: 981 W. Arrow Highway, Suite 248
San Dimas, CA91773
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: 909-631—8335
The City currently has various projects underway and numerous projects in the planning stages for the future. We have thoroughly examined and are familiar with the work requested. Omnis will be available to provide varying tasks in assistance for these projects. Omnis attests that this proposal shall remain valid for a period of not less than 90 calendar days from the date of submittal.There has been no addenda to this request for proposal.
We have the resources in place to meet the City’s needs and we are ready to begin work with your authorization.
We look forward to again working with you and the City of Desert Hot Springs. Please contact above should you have any questions or require additional information regarding this proposal.
Sincerely,
Omnis Inc.
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Project Manager
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TABLEOF CONTENTS
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EXECUTIVESUMMARY— Firm Structure
Omnis Incorporated(Omnis)is pleasedto present this Proposalfor on—callprofessional engineeringservices to support City staff designing water, sewer, storm drain, and street improvements.
Omnis is a civil engineering design firm that was establishedin 2005 to serve public agencies in Southern California.We have successfully designed capital improvement projects for many cities in Southern California including water, sewer, storm drain, and street improvements. We understandthat as an on-callprofessionalengineeringfirm, the City may request proposalsfor any one of these types of projects at any time and the size of the projects may vary from large to small.
We understandthat being responsiveto the City’s needs in a timely manner is key to maintaining a true “on-call” relationship. We are routinely called by existing clients with urgent engineering needs and we respond quickly by first investigating the project area, con?rming the intended project scope, providing a proposal for our services, and We get to work. With these types of relationships,the proposalstypically includea project understanding, a proposedscope of services andschedule, and a fee proposal.
Omnis’s team includes a surveyor subconsultants, Hilliwig Goodrow, to provide design engineeringsurveys as requiredfor each capitalproject assigned to Omnis. Hillwig Goodrow will perform all property research, including providingtitle reports, and will prepare legal descriptions and plats for easements if neededby the project.
Omnis understandsthat we will tailor our level of effort and scope of services to meet the City staffs needs on a project—by-project basis. We have the expertise and resources to take a capital improvement project design from concept through the preparation of plans and specifications through construction.We also have the ?exibility to play a support role to City staff and assist in any phase of the design, conceptualdesign to full PS&E for bidding.
At Omnis, we ?rmly believe that the initial step in the successful design of any improvement project is listening and understanding what the owner’s expectationsare for the project. Although we always performthorough preliminaryinvestigations of each project we are designing, we know there are always special conditions unique to each project. We have found that the staff that is charged with operating and maintaining the improvements inevitably has invaluable insight into potentialproject issues and practicalsolutions to current and potentialmaintenance and reliability problems.As demonstratedinReferencessectionof this proposal,Omnishas extensiveexperience in designing capitalimprovements for public agencies and Omnis”team has a long and successful professionalhistory of meeting and exceeding our client’s expectations.
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KEYPERSONNEL(Organization Chart)
City of Desert Hot Springs
John Gabor
Project Manager
Jacob Goldenberg ‘ Noel Zemla
Jennifer Rodriguez
Leadlns ector D t s
' ‘ p Project Engineer
a a pecualist
Sam Martirossains
Field Inspector Alex Zemla
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' Associate Engineer Admin
Carly Maliglig
Jonathan Manikan
Field Inspector
Omnishas assembleda team of highly quali?edprofessionalsincluding project manager and other support staff. John Gabor, the Project Manager, will be the Principal Agent. Noel Zemla, the Project Engineer, will act as the secondary point of contact and has also has binding authority.
OmnisInfrastructure Management team has experiencefrom the data collectionof an asset, conditionratings and assessment, budget analysis, engineeringdesign PS&E, construction management, constructioninspectionand project closeout. The unique opportunityof experiencingevery aspect of an infrastructures useful life and how different infrastructures relate and interact with one anotheris the greatest asset our team offers. Understanding the entire process of an asset, especiallypavement, allows Omnisto create personalizedproductsfor each agency based on their size, history, budget, priorities,and strategies.
Omnis will use Hillwig-Goodrowas a Surveyor subconsultantunder the supervisionof John Gabor andNoel Zemla.
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SCOPEOF WORKZMETHODOLOGY
Omnis will be available to the City, at a minimum, for the following services. AllServices shall be performed in accordance with applicable local, State, Federal, and City laws, regulations, ordinances, standards, and requirements, including, but not limited to, the Subdivision Map Act and the ProfessionalEngineers Act.
1. Engineering Design of CapitalImprovement Projects including but not limited to:
Street Rehabilitation
City FacilitiesUpgrades and Improvements
Grading and Drainage
Project Estimates, Scopes, and Budgeting
Storm Drain Rehabilitationand/or Improvements
Peer-reviews of reports and/or studies
Drafting Services
Preparation of Plans, Speci?cations, and Estimates (PS&E) Coordinationwith design teams
Coordination with Utilities including Riverside County Flood Control, Mission Springs Water District, Water Conservation District, and SCE
2. Traf?c and TransportationEngineering Projects including but not limited to:
Studies and Analysis
Traf?c Signal Design, modi?cation, and operationalanalysis Signing and Striping Plans
Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements
Traf?c Control and Work Zone review
Review Traf?c Impacts and Studies
Review Parking Circulation
Traf?c Data Collection and Analysis
Coordinatewith Agencies including Caltrans, RiversideCounty, and CVAG
3. Land Surveying Services
Topographic Surveys
Boundary and Right of Way
Construction Staking
Monumentation
Legal Descriptions and Plats
Record Research
4. Prepare/Perform Engineering Design Services including Conceptual Plans, Preliminary Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Exhibits, Sketches, Maps, and Cost Estimates to support project scoping, budgeting, grant applications, andfunding requests.
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5. ConstructionSupport
0 Bidding Support
0 Response to RFIS and TechnicalSupport
0 SubmittalReviews
0 ConstructionManagement including Contractor Invoicing and Quantities 0 On—siteInspection
0 Attendanceat all meetings as required.
PROJECTMANAGEMENTAPPROACH
One ofour biggest strengths at Omnis is our ability to listen, learn, and evolveto provide a design that meets or exceeds our client’s expectations and meets the needs of the project and the stakeholders. Our project manager, John Gabor, will communicate directly with City staff and keep City staff apprised of all issues and developments with the design of the projects in a timely manner. Any issues that may affect the project delivery schedule will be brought to the City’s attention immediately.
SAMPLEPROJECTTIMELINE
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We understand that the project schedule, along with the project budget, is often what determines the perceivedsuccess of a project. This can be to meet funding deadlines or Item Number: 12.
meeting promises made to residents, upper management, and/orCity Council.Regardless of the driver, we take pride in honoring our schedule commitments and we do not over-promise what we know we cannot deliver. However, we do have the resources and ability to accelerate scheduleswhen necessary with our dutiful and loyalstaff members. At times, projects fall behind schedule for a variety of reasons, sometimes within our control and other times due to outside forces beyond our control. Our goal is not to assign blame for schedule delays, but instead we see the importance in identifying early-on when a project schedule is slipping and quickly identify if the delay is on the critical path of the project. Our approach to the addressing a delay is to quickly assemble the project stakeholders and determine the cause of the delay, develop an interim schedule and determine the proper resources required to get back on track, and get buy— in from thestakeholdersto get the project back on schedule. issues such as schedule delays often require more frequent meetings with key project members to ensure that tasks and subtasks are being completed as agreed and there is measurable progress showing that the project is getting back on schedule. Our project manager is committed to the agreed project schedule and will proactively pursue solutions to any schedule delays.
Our staff meets weekly to go over the status of each project, particularly the schedules. For example, notifying utility companies of the upcoming project and mobilizing surveyors or geotechnical engineers early can often make or break a project design schedule.
SAMPLESCOPEOF WORK
Below is a sample Scope of Work we typically use for our design projects. The Scope of Work is always tailored to the specific project.
Task 1.0 Project Management
1.1 Meetings
Our project manager will attend meetings as necessary with City staff to present our design of the proposed improvements in an effort to expedite the review process and efficiently complete the design and specifications for bidding by the City. We have estimated our level of effort based on the typical number of meetings required for this size and type of project based on our experience. However, Omnis recognizes that additionalmeeting time may or may not be required to properly complete the project in a timely manner and Omnis will not pursue any additional compensation for meeting hours over our estimate.
Deliverables: Meeting agenda and meeting minutes if required.
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1.2 Task 2.0
2.1 2.2
Utility Coordination
Omnis will send out initial utility notifications to all utility companies that have facilities within the City making them aware of the upcoming construction activities and requesting copies of their maps, plans, and/orsketches of their existing and/or proposed facilities within the project limits. We will send out copies of progress submittalsto affected utility companies and notify them of the approximate project construction schedule.
Omnis staff willfollow-up with utility companies that do not reply to initial requests by telephone and in person if necessary. Copies of the design plans willbe sent to the utility companies for their review and comment and to obtain any special requirements to protect their facilities.
Deliverables: Copies of all correspondenceand utility log.
Preliminary Investigation
Topographic Survey
Omnis’subconsultantwillprovide topographic survey including the following:
> Provide horizontaland vertical control from found survey monumentation > Extend survey to 50’ beyond all BCRs and ECRs at all intersections > Survey willinclude all curbs, gutters, driveways, sidewalks, walls, surface utilities, utility poles, traffic poles, traffic loops, traffic signs, and striping > Survey willbe extended to 10’ beyond R/Wat areas identifiedfor improvements > Survey cross sections at a 50’ interval
> Base map will be prepared at a scale of 1"=40’with 1—footinterval contours Deliverables: There will be no separate deliverable of the topographic survey.
However, the survey informationwill be shown on the design plans.
Site Investigation
Omnis willreview the project site in detail in the field to ensure that allsurface culture pertinent to the design of the proposed improvements is inventoried and design constraints willbe identified and noted.
Deliverables: None.
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2.3 Task 3.0
3.1 3.2
Task 4.0
4.1 Base Plans
Base plans will be prepared by Omnis staff from the topographic survey. Existing utilities will be plotted from record plans provided by utility agencies. The base plans will be prepared on City-standard titleblockat a scale of 1”=40’.
Deliverables: None.
Preliminary Design (50 Percent)
Preliminary Plans
Omnis will prepare preliminary improvement plans at a horizontal scale of 1”=40’on standard City titleblock.The improvement plans willinclude existing utilities and the proposed improvements. Profiles and cross sections will not be shown on the preliminary plans.
Deliverables: Preliminary plans.
Preliminary Estimates
Omnis will prepare a preliminary construction cost estimate for the proposed improvements.
Deliverables: Constructioncost estimate spreadsheet.
Final Design (95 Percent)
Final Plans
Incorporating review comments received by City staff, Omnis will prepare final plans including all notes, profiles, and details required to properly describe the proposed improvements. A standard City title sheet will also be prepared for the project including vicinity and location maps, sheet index, and appropriate general notes.
Deliverables:Finalplans.
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4.2 Task 5.0
Task 6.0
Specifications
Omnis willprepare the project specifications from a boilerplate providedby the City.
We willincludethe appropriate detailed project descriptions, bid schedules, bid item descriptions, payment methods, special provisions, and technical provisions for the work.
Deliverables:Specifications.
Final PlansLSpecificationsLandEstimate
Omnis will prepare the final plans (mylars) and specifications for bidding by the City incorporating all comments from the City from the previous submittal.The plans will be stamped and wet—signedby a licensed CivilEngineer. The plans and specifications will also be provided in electronic format. A final construction cost estimate will also be prepared.
Deliverables:Finalplans (mylars) and specifications will be stamped and wet—signed by a licensedCivilEngineer. FlashDrive containing final plans (AutoCad),specifications (MSWord), and cost estimate spreadsheets (MS Excel).
Bid and Construction Period Services
Omnis will be available to respond to questions during the bid period and issue an addenda required to clarify the plans and specifications. Omnis willbe available during construction for technical oversight as required by City staff.
Deliverables: Responses to questions during bidding regarding the plans and specifications and addenda required to clarify the plans and specifications.
DESCRIPTIONOF TASKSREQUIREDFROM CITYSTAFF
We understandthat our role as an on-callengineering consultant isto support City staff in getting projects designed and out to bid. We are here to alleviate staff’s workload, not increase it. The specifictasks Omnis would require from the Citywould be minimaland would normally be limited to obtaining record (as-built)plans and providing sample, or boilerplate, plans and specifications so we can provide our design plans and specifications in a format City staff is familiar with. Ifit would save City staff time, Omnis can provide staff that can work at City Hallunder the direction of City staff to research and copy record plans ifthat would save City staff time.
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QUALITYCONTROL
Our approach to Civil Engineering Design is to limit City staff’s time expenditures to a review capacity only. We understand City staffing availability can be limited and our project manager is committed to taking the lead on the projects and seeing them through completion. Our project manager willoversee, review, manage, evaluate, recommend, and provide all necessary turnkey services for each project assigned to Omnis. We will provide all original source files and documents to City in City file format, and in City compatible versions of software.
Omnis has a standard internal procedure for ensuring quality control of all documents leaving our office. Alldeliverables are peer-reviewed by our staff to ensure technical accuracy as well as presentation. We pride ourselves in taking the proper amount of time to do the job right the first time and not leave it to our clients to ”plan check” our work.
SUBCONSULTANTS
Omnis’ team will include Hillwig-Goodrow as our resource for Land Surveying needs and is referenced in the Executive Summary and Key Personnel. Surveyor resumes are included in the Resume section of this proposal.
REFERENCES
Below is a list of recent references in California that Omnis is currently providing, or has provided, similarservices to this Request for Qualificationsin the past five (5) years:
City of ElSegundo
Lifan Xu, PE,City Engineer
[email protected]
310-524-2368
Water Design for City of ElSegundo
Omnis has an on-going relationship with the City of ElSegundo and we have successfully designed many water main replacements and upgrades for the City. Below is a brief list of the projects completed, or are in the process of being completed, by Omnis staff:
1. Center Street?irand Avenue Water Mains: Design included over 5,000 LFon new ductile iron water main along with new hydrants and residential and commercialcustomer services. Due to existing underground utility congestion in the roadway, portions of the new water main were constructed in the parkway andportions of the new water main was Item Number: 12.
designed to be removed and relocated in the same alignment and a temporary bypass was required.
2. Cedar StreetLWalnut Avenue Water lVlains: Design included approximately 900 LF of new ductile iron water main along with new hydrants and residentialand commercialcustomers services.
3. lndiana Street Water Main: Design includes over 1,000 LF of new ductile iron water main along with new hydrants and residentialand commercialcustomers services.
4. AcaciaAvenue Water Main: Design includes over 1,600 LPof new ductile iron water main along with new hydrants and residentialand commercialcustomers services.
5. Water Vault Hatch Reglicements: The City has large vaults for a subterranean pressure reducing station and for a large master meter with hatches that were deflecting drastically when subjected to vehicle loads and were in need of retrofit and replacement. The design included lockable replacement metal vault hatches that will properlyattach to the existing concrete vault and allow safe access by City water crews. The design also included the removal of the existing aluminum vault hatches and the installationof new traffic—ratedvault hatches.
Rainbow Municipal Water District
Steve Strapac, PE, PLS, District Engineer
sstrapachainbowmwd.com
760-728-1178 ext 199
Water De_s_ignfor Rainbow Municipal Water District
Pipe Relocations: Omnis is currently designing four (4) water main relocations and designing the piping to switch a fifth location from a higher pressure zone to a lower pressure zone.
The pipe relocations willmove aging water mains out of private property and into public roadways or more accessible
easements. The total pipeline design length for these five locations is approximately7,400 LFof cement mortar lined and coated (CML&C)steel pipe. The design services will include aerial surveys, soil borings and soils investigation, soil corrosivity evaluation, relocating approximately36 water meters to the public right-of—wayor within properly sized and properly located easements. The project will require close coordinationwith property owners and utility agencies. Approximately30 legal descriptions and plats willbe prepared for easements required for the proposed improvements. 10 Item Number: 12.
City of Pomona
Matt Pilarz, PE, Senior CivilEngineer
Matt Pilarchimomonacaps
909-620-3652
Street Design_for City_ofPomona
1. Citywide CD86 and SRZS Sidewalk Repairs: This project included field inventories and evaluation of existing damaged and missing sidewalk segments throughout the City’s six (6) Council District. The project also included replacing non-ADA compliant curb ramps, alley approaches, and driveway approaches, as well as removal and replacement of damaged curb and gutter. Bidpackages were prepared to match availableCommunity Development Block Grant (CDBG)and Safe Routes to School(SRZS)funding. Map exhibits were prepared for each Council District identifying the locations of work. The total construction cost was $1.2M.
Design services were completed in Aprilof 2014. Construction is complete.
2. TemJoleAvenue Traffic Signal and Street Improvements: This project included median and driveway modifications, the installation of a new traffic signal, pavement rehabilitation, signing and striping improvements. Design and inspection services were completed in 2013.
Construction is complete.
Street lighti?gpesign for City of Pomona
1. McKinlguAvenue Street Lights: This project included the design of a new street light system on McKinleyAvenue to fill in gaps in the existing street lighting along a major thoroughfare.
The design includedcoordination with Southern California Edison (SCE)for electrical service and conduit and conductor sizing. Design services were completed in December of 2013.
Construction is complete.
Corporate Center Drive Street Lights: This project includedthe design of a new street lighting system along the entire length of Corporate Center Drive. The existing street lighting system was a failing non—standardand replacement lights and poles were no longer available. The design includedfoundation design, conduit and conductor sizing, and photometric analyses.
The design also includednew service pedestals and coordination with SCEfor new electrical services. Design services were completed in July of 2013. Construction is complete. 11 Item Number: 12.
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City of Burbank
AlvinCruz, PE, Senior CivilEngineer
acruszurbankcagov
818-238-3941
Sewer Design for City of Burbank
2014 Sanitary Sewer Repairs: This project included the
preparation of plans and specifications for over forty (40) sewer repairs Citywide. Eachsewer line was video-inspected and the appropriate types and limits of repair was
determined. Repair methods included open-cut excavation and trenchless cured—in—placefiberglass pipe repairs.
1. Providencia ReliefSewer— Phase 1: This project included the design of over 1,600 LF of 8-inch, 12-inch, and 15— inch PVC relief sewer on Providencia Avenue and Cedar Avenue. This capital improvement program project was coordinatedwith developer improvements for a new IKEA.The project design also included ten (10) new sewer manholes and street and alley resurfacing. Omnis also provided construction inspection services for this project.
2. RiversideSewer lmmovements:This project includes the design of over 4,800 LPof new 18— inch, 24—inch,and 30—inchsanitary sewer ranging from open—cut parallel sewers, open-cut removal and replacement in the same alignment, pipe bursting, and pipe reaming. Pipe materialsinclude PVC, HDPE,and ductile iron. The design includes seven (7) new manholes, a jacked steel casing under an existing stream, and street resurfacing. This project will require encroachment permit from Caltrans for work near the SR—134ramps at RiversideDrive.
3. Providencia ReliefSewer — Phase 2: This project includes the design of over 1,400 LFof 15- inch and 18-inchPVCreliefsewer. Encroachment permits from Caltrans and MTAare required for work within the State’s right-of—wayunder I—5and within the MTA railroad right—of—way.
The project design also included four (4) new sewer manholes and street and alley resurfacing. Omnis also provided construction inspection services for this project. 12 Item Number: 12.
City of Oceanside
DavidToschak, PE, Senior CivilEngineer
dtoschachi.oceanside.ca.us
760-435—5106
Storm Drain Design for City of Oceanside
Rancho del Oro Drainage Upgrades: Design services
include a drainage study and the design of new storm
drain inlets and storm drain mainlineto alleviate flooding within a developed area. Currently, during heavy
runoff passes through lvey Ranch and
n existing earth basin and floods the Casa
rainstorms,
overwhelmsa
de Amparo facility. This project is currently in design.
City of Hemet
.lilleen Ferris,
[email protected]
951-765-2360
PE, Deputy PublicWorks Director/Assistant City Engineer Street Design for City of Hemet
Kirby Street Rehab OF 2403: Design Services of four (4) streets in the City. Project includeda geotechnicalreport, topographicalsurveys, street rehabilitationplans, and signing and striping of 9,200 LF. The rehabilitationwas Slurry Seal, Coldmill& Overlay, and full Removal& Reconstruction(R&R).
ClP Rehabilitation5763: Design Services of six (6) streets in the City. Project included a geotechnicalreport, topographicalsurveys, street rehabilitationplans, and signing and striping of 21,150 LF. The rehabilitationwas Slurry Seal, Coldmill& Overlay, and full Removal& Reconstruction(R&R).
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City of Desert Hot Springs
Daniel Porras, Deputy City Manager/City Engineer
dporrachityofdhsprg
760-329-6411
Omnis has worked in the City of Desert Hot Springs for nearly 20 years. The following is a partial list of projects completed within the City of Desert Hot Springs. 0 Palm Drive Rehabilitation
Hacienda Avenue at Verbena Drive Pedestrian Crossing
Cabot Yerxa School Sidewalk
Palm Drive ATP Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements
Palm Drive CVAG Improvements
Desert View Avenue Street Widening
Traf?c Signal Improvements at Cholla Drive and Desert View Avenue Traf?c Signal Improvements at Palm Drive and Camino Aventura City Hall ADA Compliance
8‘"Street Roadway Improvements
Eagles Park Street Improvements
Plan Check Services
Emergency Roadway Improvements Little Morongo
Emergency Roadway Improvements Dillon Road
Emergency Roadway Improvements Indian Canyon Rd
Construction Management
Construction Inspection
Dollar General Inspection/Punchlist
2012 Ci?wide Capital Improvements
0 Utility/Agency Coordination
0 Numerous Preliminary Plans & Estimates
0 Grant Writing Assistance
1 o Pavement Management
0 GIS Datasets
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ADDITIONALSTATEMENTS
Omnis includesthe following statements and other required information:
Allservices provided by Omnis Incorporated will be performed at a mutually agreed upon "Not—to—Exceed” fee or ”Hourly Rate".
a.
b. The City’sRFPshall be incorporated in its entirety as part of this Proposal. c. Please refer to the previous section, References, for recent similar projects completed by Omnis staff including the names, titles, emails, and phone numbers of appropriate persons the City can contact. In our organizational chart, our team’s work followed by brief bios of key staff and subconsultant. Fullresumes for key staff and our subconsultant are included in the next section, Resumes, of this proposal.
Our project team will be led by John Gabor. lVlr. Gabor has over 25 years of experience in managing and designing infrastructure improvements for public agencies throughout southern California.Mr. Gabor willserve as Project Manager (primary representative to the City) and will lead the plan preparation and willoversee and direct the work of our team. Mr. Gabor willbe the point of contact for City and willmanage and direct Omnis’subconsultantswith the assistance of Omnis support staff.
Our project engineer will be Noel Zemla and will oversee the engineering of all water, sewer, storm drain, and street improvements. Mr. Zemla will also serve as a binding representative for the company.
Omnis support staff assigned to this project include designers and a field and drafting technician, all with several years of experience preparing plans and specifications for public improvements similar to these types of projects.
Hillwig-Goodrow is a professional Land Surveying consulting firm specializing in GPS, LiDAR scanning, conventionalland surveying, and project mapping. Alan Hillwig, and principal of the firm, has extensive experience with public works surveying. IVIr.Hillwig has over 50 years of experience providing surveying to public agencies.
d. The FEE SCHEDULEbelow include the professional service classifications for Omnis and Hillwig-Goodrow,our survey subconsultant, to be used for invoicing for progress payments and extra work incurred.
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Omnis Consulting Inc.
Project Manager $195
Project Engineer $195
Associate Engineer $170
Designer $140
Construction inspection $135
Draftsman $115
Engineering Technician $115
Clerical- Admin $85
Hillwig—Goodrow
RecordsResearchand Mapping $95
Land Surveying, ProfessionalServices $185
One Man Survey Crew/HD Scanning $165
Two Man Survey Crew $245
Two Man Survey Crew (Overtime/Weekend) $295
Three Man Survey Crew $295
Three lVlanSurvey Crew (Overtime/Weekend) $375
Expert Witness $625
Omnis will provide all necessary personnel, instruments, equipment, and materials to perform the work. Our hourly rates include all direct and indirect costs including mileage, vehicles, equipment, reprographics, etc.
Allfederal laws and regulations shall be adhered to notwithstanding any state or local laws and regulations. In case of conflict between federal, state, or local laws or regulations, the strictest shallbe adhered to.
Omnis shall allow all authorizedfederal, state, county, and the City officials’access to place of work, books, documents, papers, fiscal, payroll materials, and other relevant contract records pertinent to this project. Allrelevant records shall be retained for at least three (3) years.
Omnis will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
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h.
k.
Omnis shall comply with the California Labor Code, pursuant to said regulations entitled:
Federal Labor Standards provisions; Federal Prevailing Wage Decision; and State of California Prevailing Wage Rates, respectively.
Omnis shall comply with the Copeland Anti—kickbackAct (18 USC 874 C) and the implementation regulation (29 CFR3) issued pursuant thereto, and any amendments thereof.
Omnis has reviewed the Agreement for Professional Services provided in the Request for Qualifications and Omnis is willing to accept the terms of the agreement without modification.
Omnis currently carries all of the insurance requirements for this RFP. We have a submitted insurance certificate at the City naming the City of Desert Hot Springs. 17 Item Number: 12.
John Gabor
Project Manager
Mr. Gabor has over 20 years of experience in managing and designing public improvements for public agencies throughout Southern California. Mr. Gabor’s design experience includes potable water systems, street improvements, traffic signals and street lighting. in addition to his design experience, Mr. Gabor has also served as a Project Manager, Construction Manager, Construction inspector, and as a union contractor.
Below are representative design projects in which Mr. Gabor was responsible for the design of:
City ofBurbank
ProvidenciaReliefSewer — Phase 1
This project includedthe design of over 1,600 LFof 8-inch, 12—inch,and 15—inchPVC relief sewer on Providencia Avenue and Cedar Avenue. This capital improvement program project was coordinatedwith developer improvements for a new IKEA.The project design also included ten (10) new sewer manholes and street and alley resurfacing.
City ofElSegundo
Center Street/WalnutAvenue/Maple Avenue Water Mains
Design included over 3,000 LF of new ductile iron water main along with new hydrants and residentialand commercialcustomers services. Due to existing underground utility congestion in the roadway, a portion of the new water main was designed to be removed and relocated in the same alignment and a temporary high-line was included in the design to maintain service to customers.
City ofPomona
Temple Avenue TrafficSignal and Street Improvements
This project includedmedian and driveway modifications, the installation of a new traffic signal, pavement rehabilitation, signing and striping improvements. 18 Item Number: 12.
City ofDesert Hot Springs
HaciendaAvenue/Verbena Drive Pedestrian Crossing
Design services included curb, gutter, cross gutter, and median island improvements and the installation of solar-powered Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs).The design also includedsigning and striping improvements.
City ofIndian Wells
Washington Avenue Street Rehabilitation
Washington Avenue is a major arterial along the IndianWells/LaQuinta city boundary. The limits of the project were from Miles Avenue to the bridge deck of the Whitewater River overcrossing, a distance of approximately 1,400 LF. Design services includedthe removal and reconstruction of failed pavement and cold milling and asphalt concrete overlay of existing pavement. The design also included signing and striping improvements.
City ofPomona
McKinley Avenue Street Lights
This project includedthe design of a new street light system on McKinleyAvenue to fill in gaps in the existing street lighting along a major thoroughfare. The design included coordination with Southern CaliforniaEdison (SCE)for electricalservice and conduit and conductor sizing.
City ofElSegundo
Water Vault Hatch Replacements
The City has large vaults for a subterranean pressure reducing station and for a large master meter with hatches that were deflecting drastically when subjected to vehicle loads and were in need of retrofit and replacement. The design includedlockable replacement metal vault hatches that willproperly attach to the existing concrete vault and allow safe access by City water crews.
The design also includedthe removal of the existing aluminum vault hatches and the installation of new traffic-ratedvault hatches.
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Noel Zemla
Project Engineer
Mr. Zemla has over 25 years of experience in managing and designing public improvements for public agencies throughout southern California. Mr. Zemla’sdesign experience includes potable water systems, recycled water systems, sanitary sewers, drainage studies and hydrology, storm drains, street improvements, retaining walls, traffic signals and street lighting. In addition to his vast design experience, Mr. Zemla has also served as a Construction Manager, Construction Inspector, a Project Engineer for an internationalcontractor, and has worked for a public agency as a Principal Engineer managing a design staff and an annual Capital Improvement Budget. lVlr.
Zemla is a member of both APWAand AWWA. Below are representative design projects in which Mr. Zemla was, or is, in responsible charge and intimately involved in the design of:
City ofElSegundo
Replacementof24-inch Water Line in Rosecrans Avenue
This project includes the replacement of an existing aging 24-inch water main in Rosecrans Avenue from Douglas Street to approximately 1,000 feet west of Sepulveda Boulevard. The prestressed concrete pipeline was constructed in the 1968 has leak and maintenance history and is in need of replacement. The 24—inchwater main is fed from a 27—inchsteel cylinder concrete pipe (SCCP)in Douglas Street and delivers water to the Chevron Refinery west of Sepulveda Boulevard, a total distance of approximately 5,000 lineal feet. There are also several services and hydrants on the 24—inchwater main along the alignment. The new main line will be CML&Csteel pipe.
Rainbow Municipal Water District
Pipe Relocations
The project includes designing four (4) water main relocations and designing the piping to switch a fifth location from a higher pressure zone to a lower pressure zone. The pipe relocations will move aging water mains out of private property and into public roadways or more accessible easements. The total pipeline design length for these five locations is approximately 7,400 LFof cement mortar lined and coated (CML&C)steel pipe. The design services will include aerial surveys, soil borings and soils investigation, soil corrosivity 20 Item Number: 12.
evaluation, relocating approximately 36 water meters to the public right—of—wayor within properly sized and properly located easements. The project willrequire close coordination with property owners and utility agencies. Approximately30 legal descriptions and plats will be prepared for easements required for the proposed improvements.
City ofPomona
Citywide CDBGand SRZSSidewalk Repairs
This project includedfield inventories and evaluation of existing damaged and missing sidewalk segments throughout the City’ssix (6) CouncilDistrict. The project also includedreplacing non— ADAcompliant curb ramps, alley approaches, and driveway approaches,as well as removal and replacement of damaged curb and gutter. Bid packages were prepared to match available Community Development BlockGrant (CDBG)and Safe Routes to School (SRZS)funding. Map exhibits were prepared for each Council District identifying the locations of work. The total construction cost was $1.2M.
City ofDesert Hot Springs
Palm Drive ATP Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements
Palm Drive is a major arterial entrance to the City of Desert Hot Springs from l—10.The limits of this project are from Camino Aventura to Two Bunch Palms Trail, a distance of approximately 5,300 LF. Design services include curb, gutter, cross gutter, sidewalk, driveway approach, and curb ramp improvements along with the relocation of a concrete block wall to allow the construction of infillsidewalk. The design also includessigning and striping improvements to provide buffered bicycle lanes.
City ofIndian Wells
El Dorado Drive Street Rehabilitation
The limits of the project were from Fairway Drive to Fred Waring Drive, a distance of approximately5,300 LF. Design services includedcurb, gutter, cross gutter improvements, the removaland reconstructionof failed pavement, and cold milling and asphalt concrete overlay of existing pavement. The design also includedthe replacement of traffic signal loops and signing and striping improvements.
21 Item Number: 12.
City ofOceanside
Rancho del Oro Drainage Upgrades
Design services include a drainage study and the design of new storm drain inlets and storm drain mainline to alleviate flooding within a developed area. Currently, during heavy rainstorms, runoff passes through lvey Ranch and overwhelms an existing earth basin and floods the Casa de Amparo facility.
City ofBurbank
RiversideSewer Improvements
This project includes the design of over 4,800 LFof new 18—inch,24-inch, and 30-inch sanitary sewer ranging from open-cut parallel sewers, open-cut removal and replacement in the same alignment, pipe bursting, and pipe reaming. Pipe materials include PVC, HDPE, and ductile iron.
The design includes seven (7) new manholes, a jacked steel casing under an existing stream, and street resurfacing. This project willrequire encroachment permit from Caltrans for work near the SR-134 ramps at RiversideDrive.
City ofPomona
Corporate Center Drive Street Lights
This project included the design of a new street lighting system along the entire length of Corporate Center Drive. The existing street lighting system was a failing non-standard and replacement lights and poles were no longer available.The design includedfoundation design, conduit and conductor sizing, and photometric analyses. The design also included new service pedestals and coordination with SCEfor new electricalservices. 22 Item Number: 12.
Jacob Goldenberg
Lead Inspector
Mr. Goldenberg has over 8 years of experience in inspecting Capital Improvement Projects throughout the CoachellaValley. He has specific knowledge of the City of Desert Hot Springs, the public, condition challenges, and local agency representatives. He has a working relationship with City Staff and contacts throughout the area including Southern California Edison, Mission Springs Water District, and CVAG.
Jacob has provided staff augmentation for the City’s Inspector as well as inspection for the following projects:
Palm Drive — ATP
ATP Cycle 5
Traf?c Signal Installationat Palm Drive—CaminoAventura
Traf?c Signal Installationat Palm Drive—DesertView Avenue HaciendaAvenue Roadway Improvements
Eagles Sports Park Street Improvements
Emergency Improvements Little Morongo
Emergency Improvements Indian Canyon
Emergency Improvements Dillon Rd
Palm Drive North Improvements
Changeable Message Board Palm Drive
Pierson Bridge Rehabilitation
0 Various as-neededinspections
City ofHemet
CIP 5768, 5763, 5765
On—callinspection services for the City of Hemet. Thework includedroadway improvements, ADA ramp compliance improvements, material testing, contractor oversight, quantity takeoffs, punch lists, and final acceptance.
Trilogy at La Quinta
Inspection and Construction Management for Trilogy of La Quinta roadway improvements.
Project includes mill and fill, slurry seal, ADAcompliance improvements, striping coordination, public coordination, and punch list final acceptance.
23 Item Number: 12.
Alan Hillwig
Project Surveyor
Mr. Hillwig has over 50 years of experience in LandSurveying, Mapping, and Aerial Photography.
Founded in 1993, Hillwig—Goodrow(HG)has been offering land surveying and mapping services to both private and public clients throughout Southern California. They are one of the largest aerial mapping firms in the region.
North American Chemical Company
Project Manager for ALTA Land Title Surveys for the purchase of the Trona, chemical processingplants located in Searles Valley, California. The Surveys includedmapping of the Trona, Argus, Westendand ACE Co-Generationplant sites, domestic water lines from Ridgecrest to Trona, brackishwaterlines, and a 31-mile railroad. Surveyedarea spans over 150 square miles.
City of Adelanto
Performed map checking reviews of parcel maps and ?nal maps. Establishedhorizontal and verticalcontrolnetworksover 51 square miles of land within the City to enable orderly development to occur.
County Of Riverside, Department of Traf?c and Safety
River Road Project - GPS and Video Capture Survey for the County Surveyor for use with the County Roadway GIS Inventory Database.This project includedthe linking of GPS and Video technologies in order to capture images and coordinatedlocations of traf?c controlfeatures along the roadway.
City Of Moreno Valley
HG has providedland surveying servicesto the City of Moreno Valley on over 60 projects spanning a period of over 9 years. The services provided include control surveys, design/topographicsurveys, constructionstaking and Record Map preparationfor projects throughout the City.
Contract Surveying Services
HG provides contract survey and mapping services to engineering ?rms throughout Southern California.Alan is responsiblefor the management of all aspects of the various projects which includes all coordination, ?eld support and mapping on the projects.
Imperial Irrigation District, Transmission Line Alignment Survey The projectwas the survey of an existing F—Linefrom the Niland Substationsto the Blythe Sub-Station.The survey was in a restricteduse area and was performedin a one week time period.The goal was to gather as much survey data as possiblewithin the given time frame.
The project included research of records, recovering the existing control, setting new control, performinga GPS Static Survey of the control, recover Government Land Of?ce SectionCorners and survey the existing F-Line power poles and SectionCorners along the project alignment. The data and calculations were reduced and alignment Plats were preparedshowing the results of the survey work.
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EXHIBIT A
PROPOSAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM
ON-CALL ENGINEERING SERVICES
The undersigned, on behalf of the Consultant identified below, acknowledges and certifies that:
1. The Consultant has reviewed and understands the requirements of the Request for Proposals for On-Call Engineering Services and agrees to comply with the requirements thereof.
2. The Consultant acknowledges receipt of all addenda issued by the City, if any:
Addendum No(s).:
" No addenda were issued.
3. The Consultant has reviewed the insurance requirements contained in the RFP and, ifselected, agrees to provide the required insurance certificates and endorsements prior to commencement of services.
4. The proposal submitted by the Consultant is genuine and has not been prepared or submitted through collusion, fraud, or other unlawful agreement with another proposer.
5. The undersigned is authorized to submit the proposal and bind the Consultant to the representations made therein.
Consultant/Firm Name: omnls Incorporated
Authorized Representative: JOhn Gabor
. Pro'ect Mana er Title: 3 9
Signature: /7/2 C 5
Date: 09/28/26
Item Number: 12.
ST TEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
City of Desert Hot Springs
On—CallEngineering Services
NV5,Inc; City of Desert Hot Springs
42829, Cook Street, Suite 104 11999 Palm Drive
Palm Desert, CA92211 Desert HotSprings, CA92240
S§EFV§1§IVE
Item Number: 12.
1. LETTEROF TRANSMITTAL
- PN:2820226—0023281.00 N‘V|
September 28, 2026
City of Desert Hot Springs
Attn: Elias Garcia, PE, TE, City Engineer
11999 Palm Drive
Desert Hot Springs, CA92240
SUBJECT:On—CallEngineering Services
Dear Mr.Garcia,
NV5, Inc. (NV5) is excited to have the opportunity to provide On—CallEngineering Services to the City of Desert Hot Springs (City). Our team has the technical knowledge and experience to deliver these services in the most cost-efficient and costeffective manner. NV5’sstrengths include the following:
Trusted Partner to the City: NV5operates with a deep understanding of the City's staff, procedures, and operational environment, allowing us to consistently deliver services that are both cost—and time-efficient. Our team currently supports the City through engineering, plan check, and City engineering services, providing immediate familiarity with City standards, procedures, development activity, and capital improvement priorities that reduce ramp-up time and accelerate project delivery.
Deep Desert Roots: NV5 has extensive experience delivering roadway, drainage, surveying, traffic, and municipal infrastructure services for public agencies throughout the Coachella Valley. Through ongoing on-call and project-specific assignments, our team has developed a strong understanding of the unique challenges facing desert communities, including stormwater management, utility coordination, infrastructure resiliency, and long-term asset maintenance. This regional experience enables NV5to provide practical, responsive solutions tailored to local agency needs.
Proposed Team: NV5 has assembled a team of high~leve| professionals whowill be made available to the City upon request. Our team willbe led by Tamara O’Neal, PE. With more than 30 yearsof municipal engineering experience, Ms.
O’Neal has successfully managed on—callengineering services, capital improvement programs, development review, and infrastructure projects for public agencies throughout California. Joining Ms. O’Neal and serving as QA/QCManager is Tim Jonasson, PE. Mr.Jonasson brings over 36 years of experience in public works and infrastructure delivery. His direct knowledge of the City’s infrastructure, engineering requirements, development processes, and capital improvement priorities provides valuable insight and quality assurance for on-call engineering assignments.
Subconsultants: NV5 has a strong and successful working relationship with our subconsultants Hermann Design Group and Traffex Engineering, Inc., who we have worked with on numerous projects for various agencies throughout the Coachella Valley.
Addendum Acknowledgment: No addenda have been issued for this RFP.
RFP Familiarity and Capability Statement: NV5 has thoroughly examined and become familiar with the work required in this RFP and is capable of performing quality work to achieve the objectives of the City.
Proposal Authorization and Validity: This proposal has been signed by Jeffrey M. Cooper, PE, a company officer authorized to bind the firm. This proposal willremain valid for a period of at least 90 days from the date of this submittal.
Statement: Allinformation submitted with this proposal is true and correct.
NV5 looks forward to the opportunity to work with the City and help you achieve your goals and objectives. Ifyou need further information, we may be reached by phone at (760) 445-0350, or electronically at [email protected] and [email protected]. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely, — COMPANYINFORMATION/CONTACT
NV5 Name: NV5, Inc.
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Address: 42829 Cook Street, Suite 104,
' Palm Desert, CA92211
Contact: Tamara O'Neal
Tamara O’Neal, PE Jef ey M. ooper, PE Telephone Number: (760) 445-0350 Director of Municipal Services Se ior Vice President Ema“ 01‘Coma“: tamara-Onea'@nV5-00m City of Desert Hot Springs I On-CallEngineering Services NV5 | 1 Item Number: 12.
FIRM PROFILE
NV5,inc. has been providing engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients for more than 75 years, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, inspection and Consulting; infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings and Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With more than 100 offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 has access to over 5,000 employees across a wide range of disciplines who help clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.
NV5currently provides engineering, surveying, plan review, and on—cail support services to several Coachella Valley agencies, giving our team a strong understanding of regional-standards, utility coordination, permitting requirements, and the unique challenges of desert infrastructure.
Our local team specializes in the planning, design, and delivery of capital improvementprojects, including roadway improvements, drainage systems, 'stormwater and flood control infrastructure, utility improvements, traffic systems, parks and recreation facilities, and other municipal infrastructure projects.
Our team includes licensed civil and traffic engineers, construction managers, certified environmental professionals, and experienced public works , practitioners with extensive experience supporting local agencies throughout Riverside County and the Coachelia Valley.This experience enables us to deliver responsive, practical solutions while maintaining effective coordination with City staff, utility providers, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
Cityof Desert Hot Springs | On—CailEngineering Services 500+ employees
(Southern California) /-
5,000+ (firm—wide)
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(incorporated in California)
1957
Publicly traded company
75 years
42829 Cook Street,
Suite 104,
Palm Desert, CA92211 .
NV5|2
Item Number: 12.
2. FIRMSTRUCTUREANDHISTORY
Organization Chart
Our team of experts bring direct, relevant, successful and current experience working on projects of similar scope and complexity. We are equipped with the resources to provide the City with the requested on-call engineering services. Shown below are team roles and responsibilities.
PRINCIPAL-lN-CHARGE
Jeffrey M.Cooper, PE
PROJECT MANAGER QA/QC MANAGER
Tamara O'Neal, PE Tim Jonasson, PE
Jay Fahrion, PLS
Doug Boyle,PLS
Ryan Hunsicker, PLS, GlSP
GENERAL ClVlL/ROADWAY/ . PAVEMENT/GRADING James Miller,PE Israa Khan, PE
Gerald Torn, PE
John Karnowski, PE, PTOE,AlCP
BenJetta Johnson, PE, PTOE
DavidNiknafs, PE
VickieBridenstine, PE
Padma Asam, PE, QSP/QSD, ENVSP,
LEEDAP
Andrea Thomas, PE Christian Aquinde
Chris Cappel. PE TRAFFEX ENGlNEERlNG* CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS Jon Rowland, PE, LEEDAP Nazir Lalani, pE Luanne Bean, PE Brad Shin, EIT Peter Salgado, PE
Victor Vargas—Cuadras, ElT Jim Cunneen, JD, PE
MatthewRonquillo lndiaAllen,PE
DRAINAGE/STORMDRAIN/ CONSTRUCTION INSPECTORS
W RolandBustamante
Jennifer Peterson, PE, CFM, QSD/P, Shane Schmidt
CPESC, LEEDAP DavidMarscheider
Matt Moore, PE, ENVSP, QSD/P, ToR
Thomas Grace, ElT
Wenkai Qin, Ph.D.,PE, DCE
QiaoZhou, PE
PARKS/LANDSCAPE
HERMANN DESIGN GROUP”
Chris Hermann, RLA
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Jose Estrada UBCONSULTANT
City of Desert Hot Springs | On-CallEngineering Services NV5 | 3 Item Number: 12.
Key Personnel Qualifications
Below is a list of key personnel qualifications and relevant experience for the proposed team. NV5 understands the City must approve any changes to key personnel identified in this proposal subsequent to the award of the agreement.
NAME ROLE YEARS EDUCATION,CERTIFICATIONS+ LICENSES
, . B.S. CivilEngineering, Tamara 0 Neal, PE Pl‘OJeCt Manager 30 CivilEngineer (CA)No. 69107 Masters, Business Administration,
Tim Jonasson, PE QA/QCManager 36 BS. CivilEngineering,
CivilEngineer (CA)No. 45843
M.S. CivilEngineering,
8.8. CivilEngineering,
Civil Engineer (CA)No. 42697
. . . . . . . Civil Engineer (CA)No. 57142, Vickie Bridenstine, PE Engineering DeSIgn/PS&E 42 LEEDAccredited Professional M.S. Structural Engineering,
B.S. CivilEngineering,
Civil Engineer (CA)No. 83896, aggmé‘N’v’gr’L??z/ Engineering Design/PS&E 2o QualifiedSWPPP Developer/ QualifiedSWPPP ’ ’ Practitioner (CA)No. 27085,
Envision Sustainability Professional,
LEEDAccredited Professional
MS. Civil‘Engineering,
BS. CivilEngineering,
Civil Engineer (CA)No. 68926
, . . . B.S. CivilEngineering, Chris Cappel, PE Engineering DeSIgn/PS&E 11 Civil Engineer (CA)No. 90193
8.8. CivilEngineering,
CivilEngineer (CA)No. 70191,
LEEDAccredited Professional (Legacy)
B.S. CivilEngineering,
David Niknafs, PE Engineering Design/PS&E 30
Andrea Thomas, PE Engineering Design/PS&E 23
Jon Rowland, PE, LEEDAP Engineering Design/PS&E 24
Brad Shin, EIT Engineering DeSIgn/PS&E 16 Engineer-in—Training(CA)No. 171980 M.S. Civil Engineering, Water Resource
. . . . Engineering, Victor Vargas-Cuadras, EIT Engineering DeSIgn/PS&E 5 BS. CivilEngineering, Engineer—in—Training(CA)No. 175305
B.S. CivilEngineering,
A.S. Engineering,
A.A.Science & Mathematics
Matthew Ronquillo Engineering Design/PS&E 3
B.S. CivilEngineering (Environmental),
CivilEngineer (CA)No. 67821,
Jennifer Peterson, PE, QualifiedSWPPP Developer/Qualified SWPPP CFM, QSD/P, CPESC, LEED Engineering Design/PS&E 30 Practitioner (CA)No. 00502 (CASQA), AP Certified Floodplain Manager,
Certified Professional: Erosion &Sediment Control,
LEEDAccredited Professional
City of Desert Hot Springs ] On-CallEngineering Services NV5 | 4 Item Number: 12.
NAME ROLE YEARS EDUCATION,CERTIFICATIONS+ LICENSES
M.S. CivilEngineering,
B.S. CivilEngineering,
CivilEngineer (CA)No. 56780,
Envision Sustainability Professional
(CA)No. 10891,
QualifiedSWPPP Developer/Qualified SWPPP
Practitioner (CA)No. 00046 (CASQA),
Trainer of Record for QSD/QSP(CA) No. 00046
8.8. CivilEngineering,
Engineer-in—Training(CA)No. 103177
Ph.D. Civil/CoastalEngineering,
Ph.D. Hydraulic and River Engineering,
Engineering Design/PS&E 30 ME. Hydraulic and River Engineering,
8.8. River Engineering,
Civil Engineer (CA)No. 68730
M.S. Environmental Engineering,
QiaoZhou, PE Engineering Design/PS&E 4 BS. Environmental Science, Civil Engineer (CA)No. 98224
B.S. Landscape Architecture,
Chris Hermann, RLA Engineering Design/PS&E 35 CLARBCertified Landscape Architect No. 40888 (CA)No. 2754
Jose Estrada EngineeringDesign/PS&E 27 BS. Landscape Architecture Matthew Moore, PE, ENV
SP, QSD/P, ToR Engineering Desrgn/PS&E 28
Thomas Grace, EIT Engineering Design/PS&E 26
Wenkai Qin, Ph.D., PE,
D.CE
Traf ic &Transportation 20 8.8. CivilEngineering,
Engineering Civil Engineer (CA)No. 82522
Tra ic &Transporaion B.S. CivilEngineering,
Engineering CivilEngineering (CA)No. 98685
James Miller, PE
Israa Khan, PE
88. CivilEngineering,
30 Civil Engineer (CA)No. 51209,
Traffic Engineer (CA)No. 2541
Tra"ic &Transpora .ion Gerald Tom, PE, TE Engineering
John Karnowski, PE, PTOE, Tra”‘ic& Transpor.a.ion
AICP Engineering 33 BS. CIVIIEngineering
8.8. CivilEngineering,
24 CivilEngineer (NC) No. 031598,
Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (National)
BenJetta Johnson, PE, Tra' ic &Transpor a .ion
PTOE Engineering
Tra' ic &Transpor a .ion Christian Aqumde Engineering 2 B.S. CivilEngineering M.S. CivilEngineering,
Traffic & Transportation B.S. Chemical Engineering, Naz" La'an"PE Engineering 40 CivilEngineer (CA)No. 40433, Traffic Engineer (CA)No. 01415
Jay Fahrion, PLS Land Surveying 43 Professional Land Surveyor (CA)No. 8207 Doug Boyle, PLS Land Surveying 39 A'A' Drafting Technology, Professional Land Surveyor (CA)No. 8340
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NAME ROLE [YEARS EDUCATION,CERTIFICATIONS+ LICENSES
Professional Land Surveyor (CA)No. 8302,
Ryan Hunsicker, PLS, GISP Land Surveying 27 Geographic information Systems Professional (GISP) No. 60625
M.S. CivilEngineering,
B.S. CivilEngineering,
CivilEngineer (CA)No. 50129,
Former Class A General Engineering Contractor
Luanne Bean, PE Construction Support 35
BS. CivilEngineering,
CivilEngineer (CA)No. 63159
Juris Doctor,
Jim Cunneen, JD, PE Construction Support 38 B.8. CivilEngineering, CivilEngineer (CA)No. 59444
M.S. CivilEngineering (Coastal Engineering),
8.8. CivilEngineering,
Certified Construction Manager (CCM) No. 43234,
India Allen, PE Construction Support 9 QualifiedSWPPP Developer/Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (CA)No. 84350,
Metroiink Railroad Safety Contractor Safety
Trained No. 26471E22
A.A.Supervision and Management,
AClARegistered Construction Inspector
Engineering & Public Works (CA)No. 5382,
ICCCertified Building inspector
Roland Bustamante Construction Support 31 (CA)No. 0883907—10, ICCSpecial Inspector: Reinforced Concrete,
Water Distribution Operator Grade 3
(CA)No. 14538
NASSCOPACPCertified Cal EMAinspector
ICCReinforced Concrete Inspector,
Nuclear Gauge Radiation Safety,
Radiation Safety Officer,
ACIField Testing Technician Grade 1,
Shane Schmidt Construction Support 25 ACIStrength Testing Technician, Caltrans Testing Technician,
ADOTTesting Technician,
HAZWOPER40 Hour,
OSHA30 Hour
Peter Salgado, PE Construction Support 35
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CONTACTINFO
tamara.onea|@nv5.Com
EXPERIENCE
30 years
EDUCATION
B.S. CivilEngineering
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
CivilEngineer (CA)
No. 69107
AFFILIATIONS
American Public Works
Association(APWA)
American Society of Civil
Engineers (ASCE)
California Stormwater
Quality Association
(CASQA)
California Building Officials
(CALBO)
NlV|5
3. KEYPERSONNEL
Project Manager
MS.O’Neal has more than 30 years Ofexperience in municipal engineering services, including capital improvement and development review project management, sewer rehabilitation design and planning, stormwater quality regulatory, reporting and review services, asset management, floodplain development services and environmental restoration services. In addition to having direct public agency employment experience, Ms. O’Neal has provided extension of staff services on a consultant basis for numerous cities, as well as water and sanitation districts in San Diego, Orange, Riverside and Los Angeles counties.
Project Experience
Plan Check Services
CITYOFDESERTHOTSPRINGS I DESERTHOTSPRINGS, CA
Project Manager. Ms. O’Neal oversees the team providing on-call engineering plan check services. Services include the review of grading and improvement plans, hydrology and hydraulic reports, geotechnical reports, water quality treatment and erosion control, title documents and review against project conditions of approval for residential, commercial and industrial development applications.
Water Quality Management Plan + Hydrology Report Plan Check Services COUNTYOF RIVERSIDETRANSPORTATIONDEPARTMENTl RIVERSIDE,CA Project Manager. Tamara oversees plan checking of WQMP(Water Quality Management Plan) and Hydrology Reports associated with new development and significant redevelopment projects, and plan check services for private development projects for compliance with the county’s M84 permits and the Riverside County WQMPfor Urban Runoff. Review of P-WQMPs,F—WQMPs,Hydraulic and Hydrology reports, floodplain studies, and grading plans.
City Engineering & Extension of Staff Services
CITYOF BRAWLEY| BRAWLEY,CA
Acting City Engineer. Ms. O’Neal is providing city engineering services to the City, including serving as a senior point of contact for city staff, providing signatures as required, and providing as-needed City Engineering to the Director of Public Works.
Ongoing services include the review of land development application for discretionary and construction permits, traffic engineering services, NPDES support services, and capital project review and design. Additionally, NV5 is assisting the City in the development of City Standard Drawings, Design Specifications and Design Guidelines for capital improvement projects and new private development projects.
On-CaII Plan Review Services
CITYOF PALMDESERT | PALMDESERT, CA
Project Manager. Ms. O’Neal led the team providing on-call plan review services for the City of Palm Desert. Services included the review of grading and improvement plans, hydrology and hydraulic reports, geotechnical reports, and water quality technical documents.
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On-Call City Engineering/Plan Check Services
CITYOF IMPERIALBEACHI IMPERIALBEACH,CA
Project Manager/Contract City Engineer. Tamara was part of the team providing city engineering and plan check services for this community since 2015. The suite of services consisted of three major elements: city engineer services, plan check/development review, and design and management of capital projects. Since contract inception, NV5 provided engineering review of all site civil and public improvement plans submitted for City permitting. NV5 also reviewed and signed all subdivision maps and other similar documents as City Engineer and City Surveyor. Our team also provided City Engineering and extension of staff services on a variety of projects through the design and administration of capital improvement projects, grant application and administration services, ADAevaluation and improvements, local drainage improvements, structural assessment services, coastal engineering, and water quality support services.
As—NeededEngineering Services
CITYOF ENCINITAS| ENCINITAS,CA
Project Manager. Ms. O’Neal serves as Project Manager for a variety of pedestrian improvement projects, including production of plans and specifications for general civil engineering services, ADAdesign, landscape and irrigation, drainage and traffic calming improvements. Allwork is performed in accordance with established City design practices and all applicable local, state and federal standards. Recently completed projects include:
- MacKinnon Avenue Sidewalk Project
- Montgomery Avenue Sidewalk Project
- Starlight Drive Pedestrian Improvements
Washington Street Sidewalk Improvements and Avenue 50 Sidewalk Improvements CITYOF LAQUINTA| LAQUINTA,CA
Project Manager. Ms. O’Neal is responsible for providing engineering design services for the Washington Street Sidewalk Improvements and Avenue 50 Sidewalk Improvements project. The improvements aim to enhance pedestrian accessibility, safety, and aesthetics while addressing important structural and design challenges. The scope of work on the east side of Washington Street (Calle Tampico to the bridge north of Avenida Ultimo) includes constructing a 5 1/2-footsidewalk adjacent to the existing curb; navigating various existing utilities and palm trees within the right-of—way;replacing the curb ramp to meet ADAcompliance; evaluating and addressing conditions related to the retaining and garden walls; and developing appropriate design solutions. The work on the north side of Avenue 50 (Avenida Montero to Washington Street) includes constructing a 5-foot curb—adjacent sidewalk; designing and incorporating a short retaining wall to protect the existing garden wall; specifying a keystone block wall system to ensure structural stability and aesthetic integration; and modifying the existing landscape and irrigation to accommodate the new sidewalk and retaining wall. Services include meetings and coordination; data collection and review; utility coordination; topographic survey, field review, and base map preparation; wall evaluation; preliminary and final plans, specifications, and cost estimates; bidding and construction support services; and an optional wall investigation and repair recommendations, if requested by the City.
Espola Road Bike Lane Improvements
CITYOF POWAYl POWAY,CA
Project Manager. Ms. O’Neal served as Project Manager and oversaw the preparation of the preliminary and final design documents (plans, specifications, and cost estimates) for the Espola Road Bike Lane Improvement Project. The project included the widening of the pavement in the area of a tight sweeping turn on Espola Road along a marked bike route.
The new pavement area accommodated the construction of new bike lanes from just north of the intersection of Poway Road and Espola Road and continuing north to approximately Range Park Road. The project's goal was to minimize the amount of grading and impact to the surrounding slopes and native vegetation on the east and western slopes of the project. During all phases of construction, Espola Road was open to traffic. Therefore, the design included permanent traffic control for all phases. The design included roadway/bike lane plans, striping and signing plans, traffic control plans, hydraulics/hydrology study, stormwater quality management plans, and stormwater pollution prevention plans. NV5was also responsible for providing topographic and right-of—waysurvey, geotechnical investigation, preliminary environmental assessment, conceptual alignment study, and San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA)Coordination.
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CONTACTINFO
'
[email protected]
EXPERIENCE
36 years
EDUCATION
Masters, Business
Administration
B.S. CivilEngineering
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
Civil Engineer (CA)
No. 45843
. AFFILIATIONS
, American Public Works
Association (APWA)
American Society of Civil
Engineers (ASCE)
Society of American
Military Engineers (SAME)
PUBLICSERVICE
Active-duty Platoon
Leader, U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (3 years)
NIVI
3. KEYPERSONNEL
QA/QCManager
Mr.Jonasson has more than 36 years of experience in public works, municipal engineering, and construction management. He has a proven track record of leading complex infrastructure projects, securing multimillion-dollarfederal grants, and driving initiatives that enhance community development. Mr.Jonasson is an expert in managing capital improvement programs, flood protection, and urban revitalization efforts. He served as the City Engineer/Public Works Director for the City of La Quintafor 15 years and has extensive experience working with public agencies in the Coachella Valley.
Project Experience
Consultant City Engineer
CITYOF DESERTHOTSPRINGS
Consultant City Engineer. As Contract City Engineer, Mr.Jonasson is currently responsible for overseeing private development entitlement and capital project review, including updating development and construction standards. Project types include parks, roadway improvements, and drainage facilities.
City Engineer
CITYOF RANCHOMIRAGE
City Engineer. As Contract City Engineer, Mr.Jonasson was responsible for overseeing private development and capital project approval and updates to current development and City standards.
Public Works Director/City Engineer
CITYOF LAQUINTAI LAQUINTA,CA
Public Works Director/City Engineer. Mr.Jonasson directed a $15M to $25M annual Capital Improvement Program (CIP)for the City, as well as managed a $5.3M annual budget for the Public Works, Planning, and Building departments. He provided expertise and guidance to the executive team and City Council with additional responsibility for flood plain administration, stormwater protection compliance, approval of plans for capital projects and private development and administration of the Lighting and Landscape District. He served as a working director leading a department of 27 full—timeemployees (Public Works, Planning & Building) while providing oversight of all private development entitlement and permitting, contracts for capital project management, construction inspection, traffic engineering, fleet maintenance, and street and landscape maintenance.
Plan Check & Staff Augmentation Services
VARIOUSCOACHELLAVALLEYAGENCIES
Public Works Director, City Engineer, and Economic Development Manager.
Mr.Jonasson provided building and engineering plan check, construction management, and staff augmentation services for various agencies in the Coachella Valley, as well as for the cities of Palos Verdes Estates and Jurupa Valley. His roles included Public Works Director, City Engineer, and Economic Development Manager.
He assisted these cities with engineering, public works, code enforcement, and highspeed broadband initiatives. Additionally, Mr.Jonasson worked on flooding assessment and mitigation, overseeing the delivery of stormwater assessments, including NPDES and water quality compliance.
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CIP Program Manager
CITYOF CATHEDRALCITYI CATHEDRALCITY,CA
City Program Manager. As the City Program Manager for all capital projects, Mr.Jonasson oversaw the programming and design of various projects, including traffic signals, ADAcompliance, parks, and street improvements. He collaborated closely with City staff on plan reviews, estimating, contract administration, and construction management for these projects. Additionally, he assisted the Public Works Director in optimizing staffing levels and organizational structure to enhance departmental operations.
Interim Public Works Director
CITYOF PALMDESERT I PALMDESERT, CA
Interim Public Works Director. Mr.Jonasson managed the day—to-daydepartmental operations, including the planning, design, and construction of CIP and land development projects. He oversaw the development of the 2018—2023five— year Capital Improvement Program, recommending funding for priority projects. He also led discussions with department heads and the CityCouncil for capital projects during the City’s 2018 budget adoption. Additionally, Mr.Jonasson led land development engineering support efforts for the development services department, coordinating the review of high-profile private development projects with the City’s Public Works Department.
Contract City Engineer
CITYOF PALMDESERT | PALMDESERT, CA
City Engineer. Mr.Jonasson has overseen land development support, including providing city engineering services for the City’s Development Services Department and coordinating review of high-profile private development projects with the City’s Development Services Department.
City Engineer
CITYOF PALOSVERDESESTATES | PALOSVERDESESTATES,CA
City Engineer. Mr.Jonasson was responsible for administration, design and construction of all capital projects for the city which has included the City’s Pavement Management and sewer replacement/upgrade program. Tim’s responsibilities include overseeing the construction management for all projects, project close out and acceptance of the projects by the city council. Projects have included slurry seal, pavement overlay projects and guardrail replacement projects. Mr.
Jonasson also oversaw the design of the Palos Verdes Drive West Corridor Improvements, which involved upgrading bicycle, pedestrian, and vehicular facilities, and replacing two all-way stop intersections with roundabouts and signalized intersections.
Entitlement & Plan Review Services
CITYOF VENTURA| VENTURA,CA
Senior Land Development Engineer/Design Engineer/Construction Manager. Mr.Jonasson served as construction manager for all capital projects and was responsible for construction inspector supervision. These projects included the redevelopment of the downtown area, involving streetscape improvements for this economic development project to revitalize the area’s business quarter, which was blighted and unfriendly to pedestrians. Additionally, Mr.Jonasson managed a team of plan check and transportation engineers, along with a permit technician, overseeing the entitlement, plan review, and permitting processes for all private development projects to assure efficient processing.
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7 CONTACTINFO
[email protected]
EXPERIENCE
30 years
EDUCATION
MS. Civil Engineering
8.8. CivilEngineering
LICENSES
CivilEngineer (CA)
No.42597
AFFILIATIONS
American PublicWorks
Association (APWA)
American Society of Civil
Engineers (ASCE)
' Transportation &
Development Institute
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Engineering Design/PS&E
Mr. Niknafs has more than 30 years of civil engineering experience in the public and private sectors working on various capital improvement projects and has extensive experience working as a project director and project manager. He has managed numerous public works and development projects, including roadways, bridges, drainage, sewer, water, underground utilities, building facilities and related infrastructure improvement projects.
Project Experience
Hacienda Avenue Spa Zone Street Improvements
CITYOF DESERTHOTSPRINGS | DESERTHOTSPRINGS, CA
Project Manager. Mr. Niknafs is responsible for providing engineering design services for the City's Hacienda Avenue Spa Zone Street Improvements project. The improvement project extends from Tamar Drive to the City limits/Long Canyon Road.
The purpose of the project is to provide pedestrian and bicycle safety infrastructure improvements. There are currently no bike lanes along this 1.9—milesegment of Hacienda Avenue. The project proposes to construct 10,341 feet of sidewalks, 9,450 square feet of safety medians, 42 ADAramps, 8,528 feet of buffered bike lanes, 8,872 feet of standard Class IIbike lanes, 99 streetlights, 17 crosswalks, and one intersection safety improvement. The scope of work includes utility coordination; topographic and right—of~waysurveys and preparation of base maps, legal descriptions and plats; pavement investigation and recommendations; preparation of preliminary and final plans, specifications and estimates; environmental documentation; and bid and construction support.
Chino/MontclairArea ADA Ramps
COUNTYOF SAN BERNARDINO| CHINO& MONTCLAIR,CA
Project Manager. Mr. Niknafs was responsible for providing engineering design services, including the preparation of final plans, specifications and cost estimates, for the design of new or replacement of ADAramps at 56 locations throughout the City of Chino and City of Montclair areas. NV5’sservices also included preparation of a right-of—waybase map, legal descriptions and plats; topographic survey; construction survey and monument preservation; utility coordination; preparation of traffic signing and striping plans and a pedestrian traffic plan; and environmental services support.
Our team also provided advertising, bidding and construction support and potholing services.
FY2023-2025 Street Improvements, Zone 3 and Zone 5
CITYOF LAHABRAHEIGHTS| LAHABRAHEIGHTS,CA
Project Manager. Mr. Niknafs is responsible for providing engineering design services for the City’s FY2023—2025 Street Improvements project, Zone 3 and Zone 5.
Improvements include grind and overlay, slurry seal, and crack seal, depending on the current condition of each roadway segment. Our services include providing preliminary and final street improvement plans; specifications; quantity and cost estimates; and design support during construction.
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Project Understanding & Approach
NV5understands that the City is seeking a professional
and responsive on—callengineering team to provide
civil engineering, transportation, drainage, surveying, and construction support services on an as-needed
basis. Our team is prepared to deliver practical, costeffective solutions and responsive technical support that help the City successfully plan, design, and implement
infrastructure improvement projects.
NV5 can provide professional, comprehensive engineering services on a per project or task order basis for all types of capital improvement projects. Below is our general project approach that willbe modified and tailored to meet each project’s needs.
WORK BREAKDOWNSTRUCTURE
Upon issuance of a notice to proceed, our project manager will meet with team members to review the requirements, prepare a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and make
team assignments for maximum efficiency of resources.
The detailed WBS willdescribe all of the work tasks
necessary to complete the project. A master project
schedule willbe prepared following the WBS to show the
relationship between tasks, the expected start date and duration for each item. This schedule willserve as a guide to conducting and monitoring the progress of the work
and to assure projects are completed on time and within budget. To assure accurate monitoring and tracking of
documents, revisions and progress, a document tracking
and control system willbe developed. NV5 willmeet
with City project representatives regularly and maintain constant communication to assure successful and timely
delivery of the project. Meeting minutes willbe distributed within one week of the meeting, identifying action items, assignments, and due dates.
COSTCONTROL
We are able to continually review and evaluate a project’s cost through all project phases to enable informed and
timely decision—making by our clients and the entire projeCt team. Cost control techniques include: program budget
analysis; value engineering; life—cyclecost analysis; and quantity-based estimating. We rely on an open-book,
inclusive process that demonstrates the costs and benefits of varying design options. This budget confirmation
process starts in the earliest stages of the project, when design and engineering alternatives have the greatest
potential impact on costs. Our design teams analyze
client goals, technical requirements, alternative building
4. PROJECTAPPROACH
concepts, construction costs and long—termoperational
costs to define the optimum scope within the budget,
assuring long—termflexibility and value.
SCHEDULECONTROL
The key to effective schedule control is to measure actual progress and compare it to planned progress on a regular basis and to take necessary corrective action immediately.
We propose to supplement each major task as identified in the master project schedule with a supplemental schedule to keep careful track of where each individual component stands. We identify problems that may result from delays and readily provide the opportunity to modify the schedule, as required. This process assures the completion of your projects on schedule.
INNOVATIVEANDSUCCESSFULAPPROACHES
The NV5team focuses on providing safe, cost-effective,
reliable, and sustainable improvements using innovative design and contracting techniques that meet or exceed
the minimum standards based on design improvements
and minimize impacts to adjacent properties and vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Our experienced engineering staff provides lower-cost or lower-impact alternatives in order to develop the least disruptive and least expensive designs.
Our team utilizes the latest in civil engineering design software to facilitate timely, efficient, and innovative engineering design solutions for our clients. We rely on a host of computer resources, which includes up-to—date, state-of—the—arttechnology that is in use today throughout the engineering industry. We make maximum use of PCbased CADDsystems that allow for the storage of typical details, establish similarity of plan layouts, and enable City of Desert Hot Springs | On—CallEngineering Services NV5|7 Item Number: 12.
4. PROJECTAPPROACH
rapid duplications for the efficient preparation of plan sheets.
Our team also provides construction management for
public works projects to several local agencies. We take our commitment to building innovative projects seriously, and willhave our in-house construction management
staff review plans and specifications for constructability.
This is a good opportunity to obtain the view of those
from the field and reduce potential difficulties that may be encountered during the construction of a project.
MANAGINGRESOURCES
NV5willmeet with City project representatives regularly and remain in constant communication to assure
successful and timely delivery of the project. Biweekly meeting agendas, if necessary, willbe distributed at
least two (2) working days before each meeting. Meeting minutes will be distributed within one (1) week of the
meeting, identifying action items, assignments, and due dates. Utilizing this technique willassure consistency
in decisions and provide a concise list of tasks for each participant, along with a specific schedule for task
completion.
Senior staff willmeet with assigned project personnel
regularly and remain in constant communication to assure successful and timely delivery of the project. Utilizing this technique will assure adequate technical support,
thorough review and analysis of project issues, consistency in decisions and recommendations, and will provide a
concise list of tasks to be accomplished by each team
member and a specific time schedule to complete the
task.
City of Desert Hot Springs 1 On—CallEngineering Services This constant communication, in conjunction with
in—person meetings, allows our staff to meet project
milestones.
STAKEHOLDERCOORDINATION
Coordination with stakeholders willbe critical to the
project’s success. We willdetermine early on what
agencies and stakeholders will need to be included
and meet with each one as required. We will also set
up coordination with each City department, notification of the traveling public and adjacent property owners,
communication with refuse collectors, the Postal Service, and emergency personnel, and coordination with all wet
and dry utility providers.
Senior staff willmeet with assigned project personnel
regularly and remain in constant communication to assure successful and timely delivery of the project. Utilizingthis technique willguarantee adequate technical support,
thorough review and analysis of project issues, and
consistency in decisions and recommendations.
This constant communication, in conjunction with
in—person meetings, allows our staff to meet project
milestones.
PROGRESS REPORTING
We willcreate financial reports and project status reports to monitor the overall program delivery. Through these
reports, we willdevelop a project control system with
“checks and balances" to accomplish the following:
- Provide accurate, up-to-date information on project
budgets, status of work, emerging project issues
- Provide up—to~datefinancial expenditures to assist
the City regarding the burn rate on the project among
various programmed phases, as well as the type of
revenues being expended
- Implementation of the “checks and balances"
monitoring of budgets. By creating reports, the
“checks and balances" is achieved in several ways:
0 The Project Manager willverify accuracy of budget
expenditures and make any needed corrections
immediately
0 The City can review to double—checkeligible
expenditures are in line with the Council’s approved
budgets
o The Public Works Director can quickly examine the
status and funding of the project
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DESIGNMANAGEMENT
NV5focuseson three (3) elements to assure the timely
and successful completion of the project design. These
are:
- Prevention of scope creep: We willwork closely with
the City and design team to ensure a disciplined effort that keeps the original project goals and objectives in clear focus.
- Establishment and maintenance of a design
schedule: We will assure that critical review and
completion milestones are met. Should the schedule
slip, we willwork closely with the design team to
formulate a recovery plan.
0 Extensive reviews of the plans and specifications:
We willassure that all disciplines are coordinated
and that there are no conflicts. This willminimize the
potential for any change orders.
COSTESTIMATING
The basis for reliable cost estimates will be the
development and updating of standard project bid items, refinement of the existing Caltrans cost estimating
guidelines and to identify the big-ticket items that generally control project costs. Typically 10—15items (sometimes
less) drive project construction costs. We excel at early identification and analysis of those key construction items, and, as a result, our initial estimates generally prove accurate. NV5maintains an extensive database of unit
prices for public works construction items. This database is regularly updated to formulate accurate cost estimates.
EXISTINGIMPROVEMENTS
To avoid as much as possible the removal and
replacement of capital improvements that have been
constructed, we willgive recommendations for the final
design to seamlessly integrate with future and previously performed improvements. Existing improvements such
as catch basins, drain inlets, and street light poles willbe protected-in-place.
QUALITYASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL
For every design project, NV5 uses a time-tested and
proven project quality manual, which describes the project quality process to be followed during the development of the design documents and other project deliverables. In general, we undergo the following quality reviews:
Project Concept Review: Reviews basic concepts
for feasibility and conformance to project criteria
and evaluates engineering decisions based on cost,
constructability and risk management.
Discipline Review: Verifies the work for each of the
technical disciplines, including subconsultants. Each
subconsultant discipline has a review checklist for each submittal to assure technical accuracy and that there are no conflicts with the civil design and other disciplines.
Graphics/CAD Standards Review: Verifies that drawings
meet graphic and CADstandards for each project, taking
into consideration: color; weight; level style; and level.
Project Manager Review: Confirms that project
deliverables conform to the scope of work and that
documents supplied by others (i.e., client, subconsultants, etc.) are properly incorporated.
ln-House Constructability Review: In-house construction managers and inspectors review the plans to assure
feasibility of construction and coordination of drawings.
Client Comment Review: Assures that client comments
have been addressed; we willeither use our standard
comment letter response or one provided by the City.
Coordination Review Meeting: Coordinate all work of the disciplines.
QA/QCReview: Independent review to verify the accuracy, completeness and coordination of drawings, specifications and cost estimates for all design disciplines.
QUALITYASSURANCEPROGRAM
When applicable, NV5will provide the requested services to the City in compliance with the Caltrans’ Local Programs Manual, Local Assistance Procedures Manual, the City
Quality Assurance Program (QAP), and other regulations
for federal- and state-funded projects. For all Caltrans administered projects, we willimplement the City’s
Caltrans-approved QAP.We have prepared several QAPs
that were approved by Caltrans and executed on several
projects. The QAPrequirements should consist of the
following:
- Materials Laboratory
0 Correlation Testing Program
0 Certification of Personnel
0 Laboratory and Testing Equipment
0 Acceptance Testing
- Independent Assurance Program
- Reporting of Acceptance Testing Results
- Testing of Manufactured Materials
- Project Certification
- Records
0 Approval
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5. SUBCONSULTANTS
Subconsultants
The following subconsultants wereselected for their specialized expertise and proven experience serving public agencies throughout the Coachella Valley and Southern California. Together, they provide complementary services in landscape architecture and traffic engineering, allowing NV5to offer comprehensive support for the City’s on—callengineering, capital improvement, and infrastructure needs.
Hermann Design Group (HDG) is a Coachella Valley-based landscape
HERMAN N
architecture, planning, and project management firm founded in 1995. With offices in Palm Desert, Riverside, and San Diego, HDGprovides landscape DESIGN architecture and planning services for a wide range of public infrastructure and G ROU P capital improvement projects. Led by principal Chris Hermann, who brings more than 40 years of professional experience, HDGspecializes in the planning and design of streetscapes, parks, trail systems, landscaped corridors, public spaces, and other community enhancement projects. HDGis committed to delivering responsive, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions that balance project goals, community character, and long-term maintenance considerations, making them a valuable partner for the City’s on-call engineering and infrastructure improvement needs. (x
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Chris Hermann, RLA, is the founder and principal of Hermann Design Group and brings more than 40 years of landscape architecture experience. A longtime Coachella Valley resident, Chris has led the planning and design of public and private projects throughout the Inland Empire and desert region. He is a CLARB-certifiedlandscape architect licensed in California, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho, and Texas and serves as HDG’slead designer and client relationship manager.
Traffex Engineers, Inc. (Traffex) is a Coachella Valley—based traffic and transportation engineering firm with extensive experience supporting public agencies throughout the region. Traffex provides traffic engineering, transportation planning, traffic signal operations and synchronization, traffic safety analysis, , and development review services. Having provided traffic engineering services TRAFFEX ENGINEERS to the City and numerous Coachella Valley communities, Traffex brings a strong understanding of local transportation challenges, regional agency coordination, and municipal operations. Their responsive, client-focused approach and proven track record delivering practical transportation solutions make them well-suited to support the City’s on-call engineering services program.
Nazir Lalani, PE, is the founder and principal of Traffex Engineers, Inc. and brings more than 30 , years of experience in traffic engineering and transportation planning. Based in the Coachella ' : Valley, he has provided traffic engineering services for numerous local agencies, specializing in traffic operations, signal timing and synchronization, traffic safety, and transportation systems management. His extensive experience working with Valley cities and regional transportation agencies provides valuable insight into local traffic and mobility needs.
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6. CLIENTREFERENCES
Client References
The following representative projects demonstrate NV5’s experience successfully delivering services comparable in scope, complexity, and technical discipline to those outlined in the RFP.
Hacienda Avenue Spa Zone Street Improvements
CITYOF DESERTHOTSPRINGS | DESERT HOTSPRINGS, CA
NV5 is providing engineering design services for the City’s Hacienda Avenue Spa Zone Street Improvements project.
The improvement project extends from Tamar Drive to the City limits/Long Canyon Road. The purpose of the project is to provide pedestrian and bicycle safety infrastructure improvements. There are currently no bike lanes along this 1.9—mile segment of Hacienda Avenue. The project proposes to construct 10,341 feet of sidewalks, 9,450 square feet of safety medians, 42 ADAramps, 8,528 feet of buffered bike lanes, 8,872 feet of standard Class IIbike lanes, 99 streetlights, 17 crosswalks, and one intersection safety improvement. The scope of work includes utility coordination; topographic and right—of—waysurveys and preparation of base maps, legal descriptions and plats; pavement investigation and recommendations; preparation of preliminary and final plans, specifications and estimates; environmental documentation; and bid and construction support.
> DATES:2023 ~ CURRENT
F REFERENCE:DANIELPORRAS, DEPUTYCITYMANAGER/CITY ENGINEER,760.329.6411, DPORRAS©CITYOFDHS.0RG Grapefruit Boulevard Urban Greening and Connectivity
CITYOFCOACHELLA| COACHELLA,CA
NV5 provided civil engineering, survey, utility relocation coordination, and landscape architecture for the Grapefruit Boulevard Urban Greening and Connectivity project for the City of Coachella from Leoco Lane to 9th Street in the downtown area of Coachella. The project included street improvements, widening and rehabilitation of a portion of the street, tying into existing improvements, and adding a median, bioswale system, bicycle trail, and pedestrian paths and walkways, as well as landscaping improvements. This project design was submitted on time and within budget. > DATES:2019 ~ 2022
> REFERENCE:ANDREWSIMMONS, CITYENGINEER, 760.398.5744, ASIMMONSGZ’COACHELLAAORG City of Desert Hot Springs | On-CallEngineering Services NV5 l 11 Item Number: 12.
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Washington Street Sidewalk Improvements and Avenue 50 Sidewalk Improvements
CITYOF LAQUINTA| LAQUINTA,CA
NV5 is providing engineering design services for the Washington Street Sidewalk Improvements and Avenue 50 Sidewalk Improvements project. The improvements aim to enhance pedestrian accessibility, safety, and aesthetics while addressing important structural and design challenges. The scope of work on the east side of Washington Street (Calle Tampico to the bridge north of Avenida Ultimo) includes constructing a 5 1/2—foot sidewalk adjacent to the existing curb; navigating various existing utilities and palm trees within the right-of—way;replacing the curb ramp to meet ADAcompliance; evaluating and addressing conditions related to the retaining and garden walls; and developing appropriate design solutions. The work on the north side of Avenue 50 (Avenida Montero to Washington Street) includes constructing a 5-foot curb—adjacent sidewalk; designing and incorporating a short retaining wall to protect the existing garden wall; specifying a keystone block wall system to ensure structural stability and aesthetic integration; and modifying the existing landsca pe and irrigation to accommodate the new sidewalk and retaining wall. Services include meetings and coordination; data collection and review; utility coordination; topographic survey, field review, and base map preparation; wall evaluation; preliminary and final plans, specifications, and cost estimates; bidding and construction support services; and an optional wall investigation and repair recommendations, if requested by the City.
> DATES:12025 - CURRENT
’ REFERENCE:BRYANMCKINNEY,PUBLICWORKSDIRECTOR/CITYENGINEER,760.777.7045, [email protected] Engineering Design Services for Jefferson Street Widening CITYOFINDIO | INDIO,CA
NV5 is providing professional engineering services for this project to widen Jefferson Street from Avenue 38 to Varner Road. The work aims to improve mobility, safety, and multimodal connectivity along the critical north—southcorridor, enhancing traffic flow, providing ADA—compliantpedestrian facilities, and integrating a Class I bike path. The project includes drainage improvements, signing and striping, utility relocations, and public outreach. NV5 is providing roadway and multimodal design that addresses ROWconstraints and potential design of retaining walls. > DATES: 2026r-CURRENT
> REFERENCE:DONN UYENO.PRINCIPALCIVILENGINEER,760.391.4028, [email protected] City of Desert Hot Springs | On-CallEngineering Services NV5 | 12 Item Number: 12.
Bailey Park Boulevard Improvements
CITYOF MENIFEE| MENIFEE, CA
Bailey Park Boulevard is an improvement project for 2,260 feet of roadway including widening of the roadway on both sides of the road with ACberms, driveway improvements,
milling and overlaying some of the existing pavement,
lighting, and utility relocations. Additionally, as part of the scope of services for this project, NV5 designed 3,051
feet of new 8-inch diameter sewer main between Station
:LO+O0.00and Station 40+51.00. The sewer improvement
began 180 feet south of CICCOTTIStreet on Bailey
Park Boulevard and ran the length of Bailey Boulevard.
From there it turned west towards Zeiders Road where
it connected to the existing sewer main, 100 feet south of the intersection of Scott Road and Zeiders Road. The sewer line was designed per Eastern Municipal Water
District (EMWD)standards and required preparation of
sewer easement documents. Additionally, NV5 provided, ... survey, right-of—wayengineering, geotechnical, drainage and hydrology, environmental, water quality, traffic signing, striping, lighting, and phasing, and erosion control services for this project. Furthermore, the project required coordination with various utility companies including EMWD,SCE, local phone and communication companies as well as a developer. The design was completed per City of Menifee Standards and Specifications.
> DATES:2021 — CURRENT . > REFERENCE:ELIRODRIGUEZ,951-928-3777, EXT.4450, RODRIGIJEl’QEMWD?RG Bundy Canyon Road/Scott Road Improvements
CITYOF MENIFEE| MENIFEE, CA
NV5 is providing survey, geometric design, roadway design, public outreach, quality control and quality assurance services for the widening of 2.8 miles of Bundy Canyon Road/ScottRoad corridor. The overall design willdeliver significant improvements in both safety and traffic flow. NV5 is preparing construction documents for widening the existing two— lane, two-way road to an urban arterial highway with a five-lane corridor including: 14—foot—wide two-directional striped median, 10-foot buffered bike lanes, curb and decomposed granite sidewalks. The project limits begin at the Haun Road intersection west of the l-215 interchange at Menifee and end at the Sunset Road intersection at the Menifee/Wildomar border. The project required extensive alignment studies, site distance improvements, consolidation of access points, design of numerous driveways and side streets, relocation of existing utilities impacted by the widening, drainage study/ design, design of new culverts and new traffic signals, construction phasing, right-of—wayacquisition, utility coordination and community outreach.
> DATES:2019 - CURRENT
? REFERENCE:CARLOSE. GERONIMO, PE, FORMERENGINEERINGMANAGER(NOW ATCITYOF WILDOMAR),951.6“?71751 EXT151, CGERONIMO©WILDOMARGOV
City of Desert Hot Springs 1On—CallEngineering Services NV5 | 13 Item Number: 12.
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Reche Canyon Road and Other Roads
COUNTYOF SAN BERNARDINO] COLTON,CA
NV5’steam provided engineering design services, including the preparation of preliminary and final plans, specifications and cost estimates for the project, which involves pavement rehabilitation to Reche Canyon Road and other roads (approximately 7.13 miles) and for the design of new or replacement of existing ADAramps at 10 locations in the Coiton area. NV5’sservices also included preparation of legal descriptions and plats; utility coordination; preparation of traffic signing and striping plans and a pedestrian traffic plan; and environmental services support. > DATES:2022‘2023 . > REFERENCE:THOMASA. BUSTAMONTE,SUPERVlSINGENGlNEER, 909.387.7922., [email protected] n Chino/MontclairArea ADA Ramps
COUNTYOF SAN BERNARDINO| CHlNO& MONTCLAIR,CA
NV5’steam provided engineering design and surveying services, including the preparation of final plans, specifications and cost estimates, for the design of new or replacement of ADAramps at 56 locations throughout the City of Chino and City of Montclair areas. NV5’sservices also included preparation of a rightof—waybase map, legal descriptions and plats; topographic survey; construction survey and monument preservation; utility coordination; preparation of traffic signing and striping plans and a pedestrian traffic plan; and environmental services support. Our team also provided advertising, bidding and construction support and potholing services. ’ DATES:2021—2022
> REFERENCE:THOMASA. BlJSTAMONTE,SUPERVISINGENGINEER, 909.887.7922, ‘l'HQMAS.BUSTAMONTEQ‘)[)F’W.$BC3(7UN'TY.GOV Phelan Road in the Phelan Area
COUNTYOF SANBERNARDINOl PHELAN,CA
NV5 is providing engineering design services, including the preparation of preliminary and final plans, specifications and estimates, forthe design of Phelan Road, Phelan area. The project includes pavement rehabilitation and reconstruction on Phelan Road, from State Route 138 east to Los Banos Avenue, new or replacement of existing ADAramps at 19 locations, and traffic signal installation at Clovis Road in the Phelan area. Services include utility coordination; preparation of legal descriptions and plats; preparation of traffic signing and striping plans and a pedestrian traffic plan; traffic signal modification plans for any ramp locations necessary to provide ADAcompliance; environmental services support, including F DATES:2022—CURRENT
> REFERENCE:THOMASA. BUSTAMONTE,SUPERVlSINGENGINEER, 909.387.7922, THOMAS.BUSTAMON'[email protected] City of Desert Hot Springs l On-CallEngineering Services NV5 | 14 Item Number: 12.
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Project Phoenix
CITYOFTWENTYNINEPALMS | TWENTYNINEPALMS, CA
NV5 provided civil design and survey for the downtown redevelopment project in Twentynine Palms called Project Phoenix.
The project included approximately 10 acres south of Highway 62 in the downtown area. The development plan included a multipurpose community center, a housing facility, public parking lots, roadways, street improvements, sewer and water improvements, utility undergrounding, landscaping, and lighting improvements. Our scope of work included providing aerial topography, geotechnical investigation, utility coordination, street design, preliminary signal design, grading and paving design as well as project management and coordination. NV5 coordinated with Southern California Edison, Caltrans, and Southern California Gas Company, as well as the City and their consultants.
P DATES:2023 — CURRENT
> REFERENCE:FRANKLUCKINO,FORMERCITYMANAGER. NOWATCITYOF DESERT HOTSPRINGS, 760.329.6411, EXT.115, [email protected] '
John H. Furbee Aquatic Center Improvements
CITYOF DESERTHOTSPRINGS | DESERT HOTSPRINGS, CA
NV5 provided construction management and inspection services forthe John H. Furbee Aquatic Center Improvements Project, a key community recreation facility in the City of Desert Hot Springs. Improvements included pool re-plastering and re-tiling, deck renovations, replacement of underwater lighting with new LEDfixtures, waterproofing of surge chambers, gutters, and balance tanks, installation of a new deck timing system and scoreboard, replacement of sprayground equipment, and the addition of a new chiller and UVtreatment system. Despite project challenges and increases to the construction contract, NV5successfully guided construction activities to completion and helped deliver the improvements in time for the summer swim season, allowing the facility to reopen as scheduled for resident use. ’ DATES:2025—2026
> REFERENCE:DANIELPORRAS, PE, DEPUTYCITYMANAGER/CITYENGINEER, 760.329.6411, DPORRASCUPCITYQFDHSORG City of Desert Hot Springs | On-CallEngineering Services NV5 | 15 Item Number: 12.
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Wardman Park Shade Structures
CITYOF DESERT HOTSPRINGS | DESERTHOTSPRINGS, CA
NV5 provided construction management and inspection services for the Wardman Park Shade Structures project.
Wardman Park is a local park primarily mown for its recreational facilities, which includes four outdoor pickleball courts.
The park also includes a basketball court, a playground area, restrooms and a parking lot, among other amenities. The project consisted of the fabrication and installation of three pre-engineered fabric shade structures: Large Field Home Side; Large Field Visitor Side; and Smal Field Both Sides. The shade structures specifications are:
a. Large Field — Home Side: One 20 ft. x 40 ft. Hip Structure with a 14 ft. eve height. The steel columns consisted of HSS Structural Steel Tubing wi.h a minimum size of 5" x 5" with a .025 wall thickness. The rafters and ridge consisted of a minimum of 4.5" diameter, 7 Gauge tubing. b. Large Field — Visitor Side: One 18 ft. x 27 ft. Hip Structure with a 12 ft. eve height. The steel columns consisted of HSS Structural Steel Tubing wi h a minimum size of 4" x 4" with a .025 wall thickness. The rafters and ridge consisted of a minimum of 3” diameter, 12 Gauge tubing.
0. Small Field — Both Sides: Two 18 ft. x 27 ft. Hip Structures with a 12 ft. eve height. The steel columns consisted of HSS Structural Steel Tubing wi h a minimum size of 4" x 4” with a .025 wall thickness. The rafters and ridge consisted of a minimum of 3" diameter, 12 Gauge tubing. > DATES:2025—2026
> REFERENCE:DANIELP’ORRAS,PIE,DEPUTYCITYMANAGER/CITY ENGINEER."760.329.6411, DPORRAS®CITYOFDHSORG Reflection Park Improvements, Phase II
CITYOF DESERT HOTSPRINGS l DESERTHOTSPRINGS, CA
NV5 is providing part-time construction management and inspection services for the Reflection Park Improvements Phase Ii project. The project consists of the demolition of part of the existing sidewalks and railings; removing and salvaging part of an existing metal fence; protection in place of the existing canopy structure, electrical and water main lines, existing retaining wall and curb ramp, part of the existing metal fence and concrete sidewalk; relocation of existing boulders; site clearance and soil preparation of approximately 7,170 SF; the construction of 750 SF of new 4-inch sidewalk; 360 LFof a new 6-LF metal picket fence and relocation of the salvaged metal fence; new light poles; 865 SF of 6—inchrock cobble w/ gravel infill; and 7,500 SF of decomposed granite color dune. The project also includes the installation of a new irrigation system with a new controller; the connection with the existing potable water pipeline; installation of trees and shrubs; and the installation of a new lighting system with two different lighting solar devices. ’ DATES:2025~CURRENT
1’ REFERENCE:DANIELPORRAS, PE, DEPUTYCITYMANAGER/CITY ENGINEER,760.329.6411, DPORRASQDCITYQFDHSDRG City of Desert Hot Springs | On~CalIEngineering Services NV5 | 16 Item Number: 12.
MDP Line C-1 Storm Drain Project
CITYOF DESERTHOTSPRINGS | DESERT HOTSPRINGS, CA
NV5 is providing construction management and inspection services for the MDP Line C—lStorm Drain Project, a flood protection improvement project designed to reduce ?ooding impacts to adjacent residential areas. The project includes the construction of approximately 4,600 linear feet of new storm drain infrastructure, including 24-inch and 60-inch reinforced concrete pipe, catch basins, utility relocations, a new headwall, and outfall improvements. NV5’sservices include construction management, inspection, contractor coordination, schedule monitoring, progress payment review, change order management, utility coordination, public outreach support, funding documentation, and project closeout services forthe approximately $6.2 million project.
> DATES:202-CURRENT
’ REFERENCE:DANIELPORRAS, PE, DEPUTYCITYMANAGER/CITYENGINEER,760.329.6411, DPORRAS©CITYOFDHSORG Eagles Sports Park
CITYOF DESERT HOTSPRINGS | DESERTHOTSPRINGS, CA
NV5 is providing construction management and inspection services for the Eagles Sports Park Project, a new multi-use recreational facility for the City of Desert Hot Springs. The project includes football and baseball fields, playgrounds, shade structures, restroom and concession facilities, parking improvements, sports lighting, landscaping, irrigation, storm drain, water, and sewer infrastructure, as well as associated site amenities. NV5’sservices include construction management, inspection, contractor coordination, schedule monitoring, progress payment reviews, change order management, project documentation, and project closeout support. The project has a construction value of approximately $9 million. > DATES:202~CURRENT ,
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> REFERENCE:DANIELF’ORRAS,PEI,DEPUTYCITYMANAGER/CITY ENGINEER,760.329.6411, DPORRASCQCITYOFDHSDRG The Lights at lndio Golf Course Clubhouse
CITYOF INDIO| lNDlO,CA
NV5 was responsible for providing professional surveying services for The Lights at lndio Golf Course Clubhouse. Services included conducting a topographic survey, a supplemental field survey and preparation of a base map showing the topographic survey and record boundary information, existing easements and existing utilities. > DATES:12024
> REFERENCE:JUAN RAYA,CITYENGINEER, 760.541.4225, JRAYA®INDI0.0RG City of Desert Hot Springs | On-CallEngineering Services NV5 | 17 Item Number: 12.
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On-Call Land Surveying, Mapping, and Drafting Services
CITYOF INDIO l
INDIO,CA
NV5 is providing as-needed land surveying, mapping, and drafting services for the City. Work includes performing field surveys of control nets and lines, boundary lines, topography and existing facilities or structures; preparation of legal descriptions, plats, and right—of—waymaps; preparation of photogrammetric surveys; review of parcel and final subdivision maps; performing field monument inspections; performing volume calculations and associated field surveys; mapping services, including GIS mapping; drafting of civil plans; and other associated professional services that are requested. > DATES:2024—6URRENT
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' REFERENCE:JUANRAYA,CITYENGINEER,760.541.4225, JRAYA©IND|0.0RG On-Call Surveying Services
CITYOFLAQUINTAI LAQUINTA,CA
NV5 is providing on—callservices as requested by the Public Works Department. Some of the work requested includes:
- Jefferson Street/Avenue53 Roundabout: Construction Staking ' Hwy. 111 APN600890—024: Boundary Survey, Topographic Survey and ALTAMap - SilverRock Park Venue Site: Construction Staking
- Washington Street @ Fred Waring Triple Left Turn: Construction Staking - Silverrock Way: Construction Staking
- Street Cross Sections on Monroe Street at Mountain View Lane - Topographic Survey of the La QuintaLibrary
0 Construction Staking services for Fritz Burns Park
- Tie-out of existing monument at the Intersection of Avenue 52 and Jefferson Street - Lot Line Adjustment for the General Telephone site
- Construction Staking Services for the Pickleball Courts at Fritz Burns Park - UAVservices for SilverRock Golf Course
> DATES:2016-CURRENT
> REFERENCE:BRYANMCKINNEY,PUBLICWORKSDIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER, 760.777.7045, BMCKINNEWQLAQUINTACAGOV On-Call Surveying Services
COUNTYOF SANBERNARDINOI SANBERNARDINOCOUNTY,CA
NV5 provides surveying services support to the County of San Bernardino via an on-call contract. The responsibilities have included providing construction staking and topographic surveys at various project sites. As a qualified firm from the County’s approved on-call land surveying consultant list, NV5 has been tasked with providing up to two survey crews as needed. Construction staking has involved field surveys and layout for grading, utilities, sidewalks, drainage, and related elements, following Caltrans guidelines. Topographic surveys have documented existing site conditions and require deliverables such as CADfiles and field notes, adhering to County—specificstandards. ’ DATES:2016~CURRENT
’ REFERENCE:ALEXSCHLANGEN,SUPERVISINGLANDSURVEYOR,909387-8296, [email protected] City of Desert Hot Springs 1 On-CallEngineering Services NV5 | 18 Item Number: 12.
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Menifee Road and Fire Station No. 76 Entrance Traffic Signal
CITYOF IVIENIFEEI MENIFEE,CA
NV5 is providing engineering design (PS&E) services for the City’s Menifee Road and Fire Station No. 76 Entrance Traffic Signal project. The project includes installing a new traffic signal at the intersection of Menifee Road and Fire Station No.76 to provide safety to the fire responders. Our scope of services includes preparation of civil design plans for ADA curb ramps, curb and gutter, sidewalk, spandrels, and signing and striping plans, in addition to traffic signal design plans, including traffic signal poles, signal heads, detection, conduits, preemption devices, battery backup systems, signal interconnect through conduits to adjacent traffic signals, controller assembly, traffic signal hard—wiredinterconnection to CityTMC,and service point locations.
> DATES:20123 — CURRENT
> REFERENCE:CARLOSE. GERONIMO, PE, FORMERENGINEERINGMANAGER(NOW ATCITYOFWILDOMAR),951.677.7751 EXT1511., [email protected]
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Acrisure Arena Off-Site Improvements
RIVERSIDECOUNTYDEPARTMENTOFTRANSPORTATION| RIVERSIDECOUNTY,CA NV5 designed two new traffic signals, one at the main project driveway to the arena along Varner Avenue and the second at the intersection of Varner Road and Berkey Drive/WestboundI—10on—ramp. In addition, NV5 provided signage and striping plans, temporary traffic control plans, and lighting plans for the project. NV5 prepared the plans in accordance with the latest versions of Riverside County Standards and Caltrans Standard Plans and Specifications, and California MUTCD.
> DATES:2021-2022
> REFERENCE:KEVINTSANG,SENIORCIVILENGINEER, 951.955.6740, KTSANGLQPRIVCODRG City of Desert Hot Springs | On-CallEngineering Services NV5 I 19 Item Number: 12.
NV5,INC.
Palm Desert Office
Rate Schedule
Technical Services
Engineering Aide/Planning Aide................................................................................ $65.00/hour Project Assistant ............................... $98.00/hour Project Administrator ................................................................................ ...............
$102.00/hour
CADDTechnician I................................................................................... .................
$109.00/hour
CADDTechnician II............ $132.00/hour
CADDTechnician I“.............................................................................. $147.00/hour Senior CADDTechnician/Designer ......................................................................... $165.00/hour Professional
Junior Engineer/Planher/Surveyor .............................................. $110.00/hour Assistant Engineer/PIanner/Surveyor ....................... $145.00/hour Associate Engineer/PIanner/Surveyor ...................... $168.00/hour Senior Engineer/Planner .......................................................... $195.00/hour Associate Project Manager ..................................................... $185.00/hour Entitlement Engineer/Planner ........... $200.00/hour
Project Manager ................................................................................................ .......
$235.00/hour
Senior Project Manager .............................................................................. ..............
$250.00/hour
City Engineer ...................... ......$260.00/hour Principal .......................................................................................... ..........................
$285.00/hour
Construction Management
Construction Manager ........................................................................................... ..
$175.00/hour
|nspector* .................................................................................................... ...........
$164.00/hour
Surveying
l—PersonField Crew* ........................................................................................... ...
$205.00/hour
2—PersonField Crew* .................. $350.00/hour
3—PersonField Crew* ................................................................................ ..............
$410.00/hour
Senior Surveyor .................................................................................... ....................
$165.00/hour
Survey Manager ..................... ......$230.00/hour Director of Survey ............................................................................................... .......
$250.00/hour
Expenses:
Deliveries/Reproduction/Subconsultant Services ...................................................... Cost + 10% Mileage ........................................................................................ per IRSstandard Rates are effective through December 31, 2027. If contract assignment extends beyond that date, a new rate schedule will be added to the contract.
* Assumes prevailing wages are applicable for field work. ** Regular rates. Work in excess of 8 hours and work on Saturdays will be billed at 1.5 times the regular rate.
Work in excess of 12 hours and work on Sundays and Holidays will be billed at 2 times the regular rate. *** No allowance has been made for CWAs or PLAs.Ifthe work is subject to a CWAor PLA,additional fees will apply.
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NORMAL HOURLY RATES
Principal Landscape Architect/Principal Planner $205.00 per hour Construction Manager 185.00 per hour
Landscape Architect 165.00 per hour
Project Manager/Associate 165.00 per hour
Irrigation Designer 165.00 per hour
Senior Designer 130.00 per hour
Professional Staff/Specification Writer 105.00 per hour Designer 105.00 per hour
Draftsperson 95.00 per hour
Administrative Staff 95.00 per hour
OUTSIDE CONSULTANTS
Services of outside consultants not listed inthis proposal. at our direct cost. plus 15% ofthe actual cost of their services for coordination.
REIMBURSABLES
Reimbursable items.such as the cost of reprographics, soil samples, and travel required outside the project area willbe charged at our cost plus 15% within the allowances provided in the fee breakdowns.
RATE INCREASES
Due to increases inwages/benefits, fees and hourly rates are subject to an annual increase based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
City of Desert Hot Springs | On-Call Engineering Services NVS | 21 Item Number: 12.
TRAffEXENGINEERS, INC.
P. O. Box 5784 Email: [email protected]
Ventura, CA 93005-0784 Web Site: www.traffexengineers.e0m Mobile Phone: (805) 701-2021 Registered Traffic/Civil Engineer California License # 01415/40433
STANDARD RATE SCHEDULE
Effective January 1, 2027
Professional Staff Rates
Firm Principal (Investigation, Analysis, Consultation, Reports, Travel Time) ............ $225.00/Hour Drafter/Technician .................................................................................................... ....
$100.00/I-Iour
Secretary .............................................................. $75 .00/Hour Insurance
Traffex Engineers Inc. will provide the following insurance coverage:
Commercial General Liability Insurance ................................................................... $2,000,000 Automobile Liability Insurance .................................................................. $1,000,000 Professional Errors and Omissions Liability Insurance ........................................ $2,000,000 Workers Compensation Insurance ................................................................ $1,000,000 Travel
Mileage will be at the Federal Reimbursement Rate (or as subsequently modi?ed) ..........$0.76 per mile Hotel accommodation will be billed at the prevailing rate per night .............................
Employer Identification Number
Employer Identification Number ........................................................................................ .77-0437359
CONDITIONS
1. Rates do not include surcharges by referral services which will be added to the above hourly rates.
Travel, subsistence,reproduction, telephone, supplies, and other non-wage costs directly relatedto the project will be billed at cost. Travel time is measured from portal to portal.
3. Clients will be billed for the time and expenses required to perform the necessary tasks. Trips requiring overnight stays will be billed for all associated travel costs. 4. Traffex Engineers Inc. reserves the right to bill for time and expenses incurred in the event of a short notice cancellation.
5. Payments for servicesrendered are not contingent upon the results of any legal action, arbitration, settlement or collection. Unless special arrangements are made, fees and expenses will be billed monthly for work in progress or upon completionof work. The retainer fee will be credited against time and expenses.
6. Invoices are payable within 30 days of receipt. Any invoice unpaid after 60 days shall have service charges added at a rate of 1.5 percent per month (18 percent per year) on the unpaid balance.
Compensation for services performed will not be contingent upon the necessity of client to receive payment from other parties. Traffex Engineers reserves the right to cease work on all delinquent accounts.
7. Any cost estimates for services anticipated are budgeting purposes and are not binding.
8. Rates are subject to change on January 1 of each year without other notice. Work performed in subsequentperiodswill be charged the adjusted rates.
9. Unless Traffex Engineers is notified otherwise in writing, all agreements or contracts will be considered completed, either two years from the last work performed on the case or upon written notification by the client, at which time all case materials will be discarded without further notice.
TRANSPORTATION CONSULTANTS
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6) 1988—2015; ACORD CORFOFIZATION, AIIIrights reserved. ACORD 25 I20‘l6l03) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD City of Desert Hot Springs | On—CallEngineering Services NV5 l 23 Item Number: 12.
9. EXCEPTIONSANDDEVIATIONS
Exceptions and Deviations
NV5 has reviewed the requirements of this Request for Proposals, including EXHIBITB, Sample Professional Services Agreement, and has no technical or contractual exceptions or deviations. NV5 accepts the requirements of the RFP and proposes no alternative approaches to the City’stechnical or contractual requirements.
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EXHIBIT A
PROPOSALACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM
ON—CALLENGINEERING SERVICES
The undersigned, on behalf of the Consultant identified below, acknowledges and certifies that:
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1. The Consultant has reviewed and understands the requirements ofthe Request for Proposals for On—CallEngineering Services and agrees to comply with the requirements thereof.
2. The Consultant acknowledges receipt of all addenda issued by the City, if any:
No addenda were issued.
3. The Consultant has reviewed the insurance requirements contained in the RFP and, ifselected, agrees to provide the required insurance certificates and endorsements prior to commencement of services.
4. The proposal submitted by the Consultant is genuine and has not been prepared or submitted through collusion, fraud, or other unlawful agreement with another proposer.
5. The undersigned is authorized to submit the proposal and bind the Consultant to the representations made therein.
Consultant/Firm Name: NV5, inc.
Authorized Representative: Jeffrey M-Cooper, PE
Title: Senior Vice President
Signature: 4“ _ Date: 9/28 26
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20 CityofDesertHotSprings| On—CaII EngineeringServices
Item Number: 12.
September 28, 2026
Cityof DesertHotSprings
Departmentof PublicWorksandEngineering
Attn:EliasGarcia,PE,TE,CityEngineer
11999PalmDrive
DesertHotSprings,CA92240
Subject:Proposalfor ON-CALLENGINEERING SERVICESFORTHECITYOFDESERTHOTSPRINGS DearMembersoftheSelectionCommittee,
AtAET&Associates(AET),weknowthatthemostimportantaspectofas—needed on-callservicesistimeliness. Iwill leada teamoutofourYorbaLinda,SouthernCalifornia, officeensuringyourprojectsreceivetheimmediateattentionand dedicationtheydeserve. Thison-callcontractwillallowustoserveas anextensionoftheCity'sstaff,readytoaddress project—specific goalsandfulfillbothshort—andlong—termneedsastheyarise.TomeettheOn-Call EngineeringService needsoftheCityofDesertHotSprings,wehaveassembleda teamofexperts.TheadvantagesofselectingtheAETTeam fortheCityareour:
RobustTeamwithYearsofCollaborativeExperience| Thesuccessofanyprojectisdirectlylinkedto theskillsand experienceoftheprojecteam,theirabilityto identifyandaddresskeychallenges, deliverhigh-qualitywork,andprovide timelyandresponsiveservice.Withextensivetrafficengineeringexperiencetailoredtoagenciesofsimilarsizeandscope, weoffercomprehensivesolutionsforvarioustraffic-relatedrequests.OurAETTeam,comprisingtechnical taskleaders andlocalprojectstaffembodiesthekeystosuccessandiswell-positioned tomeettheCity'sneedsunderthiscontract.
Wearecommittedto dedicatingourstafftotheCitythroughoutthecontracterm,ensuringthattherequiredlevelof effortomeetprojectschedulesiconsistentlyupheld.Ourtopprioritywillbetoalignwithyouragency'sinterestsand goals,fosteringa collaborative andproductivepartnershipattheheartofourefforts.
On-CallExperience| Iwillworkasanextensionofyourstaff,prioritizingtasksunderthison-callcontract.TheAET Team,havingprovidedon—call servicestoCitiesinRiversideCountyforotherfirms,willeveragetherelationships developedthroughthesepastcontractstodeliverhigh—quality productsontimeandwithinbudget.Ourexperiencewith theservicesoutlinedinyourscopeofwork,aswellasourexpertiseinmanagingon-callcontracts,isdetailedinthe followingpages.
OverDecadesof ExperienceandLocalKnowledge| AsPrincipal, | bringalonghistoryofworkwithinRiverside County.Ashighlightedinourproposal,wehavea proventrackrecordofsuccessfullydeliveringprojectsthatintegrate transportationplanning, trafficengineering, trafficsignalandITSdesign,signaltiming,networkcommunication, andother trafficimprovementsacrossSouthernCalifornia. Ourproposedteampossessestherelevantexperienceandadeep understandingoftheCity'suniquecommunity,geographiclayout,goals,challenges, andconcernsasexpressedbyCity representatives,communitystakeholders, andotheragencies. 18340 YORBALINDABOULEVARD, SUITE107I YORBALINDA,CALIFORNIA92886 T 714.982.0398 E AETANDASSOCIATES.COM Item Number: 12.
ProvenLeadershipwithRelevantExperienceI I willserveas the ContractManagerandprimarypoint of contactforthe City.Withextensiveexperiencein RiversideCounty,I haveworkedon trafficengineeringdesign. IntelligentTransportationSystems(ITS),TrafficSignalOperationManagement, andTrafficSignalSynchronization Program(TSSP)projects,including15trafficsignalcoordinationprojectsin the region.I am knownformy responsivenessandprovenabilityto manageand coordinateteamseffectively.
Thisproposalisvalidfor90days.Wehavereviewedandarepreparedto executetheCity'sProfessional Services AgreementasoutlinedintheRFPandacknowledgereceiptofalladdenda.IamauthorizedbyAET&Associatesto bindthe firmtothisproposal.Weareexcitedto submitourproposalandlookforwardtotheopportunitytocollaboratewiththe CityofDesertHotSprings.
Sincerely,
AET&Associates,Inc.
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Kenn hao | Principal
M:424.392.9I88I E:kchao@aetandassociatescom
CorporateAddress:
AET&Associates
18340YorbaLindaBlvd,Suite107
YorbaLinda,CA92886
P:714.982.0398
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ABOUTAETS:ASSOCIATES(AET)
AETprincipal, KennyChaohasprovidedon—caII servicesto
citiesinRiversideCountyforovertwodecadesincluding
theCitiesofRiverside, LakeElsinore,Menifee,Wildomar,
andtheRiversideCountyTransportationCommission
(RCTC), amongothers.AET'swiderangeofservices
includingtrafficengineering, IntelligentTransportation
Systemsdesign,systemengineering, network
communication, andtransportationplanninghasallowed
AETcontinuous,repeatclientsto bespecificallyinvolved
intheCity'seffortsto revitalizeenhancements andbuild
scalablenexgeninfrastructure foryearstocome.
AET'sbroadtransportationexperienceoffersourclientsa
uniqueblendofstrategy,design,engineering, construction
management,andsystemandnetworkengineering
integration.
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CityofDesertHotSpringsI On—Call EngineeringServices
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AETbridgesthegapbyofferingspecializedplansanddesigns
fornext-generationITSFiberOpticCommunication networks
thatconnectcitiesto regionalandsmartnetworks. Our
engineeringexpertisespansafullrangeoftransportation
projects,andwearelocallyrecognizedforourITSplanning,
design,implementation, adintegrationskills.
AETengineersandplannerspossessextensivexpertisein
trafficsignaldesign,trafficsignaltiming,TrafficManagement Center(TMC)operations,systemsplanning, traffic
management,networkengineering,systemsengineering,
systemimplementation, adeventoperations.
AET'sstaffhavecollaboratedwithmulti—jurisdictional agencies, trafficandplanningcommissions,cityandcountycouncils,and othergroupsto developeffectivetransportationsolutions. Our teamstayscurrentwithevolvingcapacityanalysistechniques
throughactiveparticipationinprofessionalsocietiesand
technical committees.
Withover20yearsofexperience,AEThasbeena trusted
partnerinprovidingprofessional servicesto localagencies throughoutSouthernCalifornia.
TSSPPROJECTSFORCITIESANDOCTA
YEARSAETSTAFFHASWORKINGIN
RIVERSIDEANDSANBERNARDINO
COUNTY
INTERSECTIONS/COMMUNICATIONS/
DESIGN &NETWORKINTEGRATIONPROJECTSWITHIN
RIVERSIDEANDSANBERNARDINO COUNTY
iffiiiliiti.
Item Number: 12.
ABOUTunseen. I IG tawaaneeusenrt.
i-h ENGINEERS(LLG)
LLGhasbeenprovidingtransportationplanningandtraffic
engineeringdesignservicesto publicandprivatesector
clientsthroughoutour56—yearhistory.LLGcurrently
provideson—call trafficengineeringconsultationservices, specificallytrafficsignaloperationsto several
municipalities throughoutSouthernCalifornia,ncluding
theCityofBrea,CityofCostaMesa,CityofCypress,City
ofDanaPoint.CityofLaHabra,CityofLosAngeles,Cityof
lrwindale. CityofGardena,CityofRanchoCucamonga,
amongothers.Ourexperienceandqualifications provide
municipalities withtheexpertiseto addressalltypesof
transportationgoalsandissues.Ourteamhas
demonstratedexperiencedealingwithmulti-jurisdictional
issuesandworkingwithallresponsibleparties,including
theCity'steam,neighborhoodgroupsandotheragency
staff.Webelieveweareuniquelyqualifiedto servethe
Cityinthisroleandcapacity.
LLGisa privatefirmandisalsoa certifiedSmallBusiness
Enterprise(SBE)withtheStateofCalifornia. Sinceour
foundingin1966,wehavecompletedover15,000
engagementsinvolvingawidevarietyofprojects
throughouttheUnitedStates,withthecoreofourpractice
inSouthernCalifornia.
CityofDesertHotSprings| On-CallEngineeringServices
LLG'sspecialtiesinclude,butarenotlimitedto,the
followingareasofconsultation:
a On-Call Municipal Services
v TrafficSignalOperationServices
0 TrafficControlandOperationsStudies
0 TransportationandCompleteStreetsPlanning
a TrafficandTransportationModeling&Simulation
a ReviewandPreparationofTransportationimpact
Studies
a ReviewandPreparationofCEQATransportation
Studies(VMT)
a TrafficSignalDesign
0 TrafficSigningandStriping(Geometric)Design
a ConstructionZoneTrafficControlPlans
9 Preliminary/ Conceptual Engineering
6 SiteAccess,Circulation, andParkingStudies
a NeighborhoodTrafficCalmingPlans/Programs
u CaltransPermitsandProjectCoordination
0 Committee, Commission, andCouncil
Representation /Presentations
9 VideoDetectionintegration
Item Number: 12.
AEThasservedasanon-calltrafficengineerfornumerous
publicagenciesthroughout SouthernCalifornia. Formany
oftheseagencies,AETstaffhasbeenintheon-callrolefor
overtwodecades,demonstratingourabilityto establish
andmaintainlong—termclientrelationships. Inthisrole,
AEThassuccessfullycompleteda rangeoftransportation
planningandengineeringdesignprojects.
Recently,AEThasprovidedhigh-qualitytrafficengineering
andITSsystemintegrationconsultingservicestotheCity
ofWestminster forthe0C405Partnerproject,andtothe
CityofInglewoodforSoFiStadium(homeoftheLARams
andLAChargers) andIntuitDomeArena(homeoftheLA
Clippers). Additionally, AETisontheLAMetroOn—Call
Benchcontractfortransportationandholdson-call
contractswiththeCitiesof:LagunaNiguel,DiamondBar,
LongBeach,Westminster, Torrance,Inglewood, and
RiversideCounty.
WAFERENGENEERENG
Trafficsignaldesignisa coreserviceofAET,withover600
trafficsignalintersectiondesignscompletedwithin
RiversideandSanBernardinoCountyalone.Wehave
developedvarioustypesofsignalcommunication plans,
includinghardwired, fiberoptic,andwireless hybrid
systems,fornumerousagenciesacrossCalifornia.
Inaddition,AEThasdesignedvariousclosed-circuit
television(CCTV)systems,dynamicmessagesigns(DMS),
systemdetectionsystems,andvideodetectionsystems.
Wearealsoinvolvedwithsomeagenciesintheinstallation
and/orupgradeoftheirtrafficmanagementcenters(TMC)
orworkstations.
AEThasextensiveexperienceinpreparingsigningand
stripingplans,stageconstructionplans.andtrafficontrol
plansforstreetsandfreewaysundervariousconditions.
AET'sworkaimstoimprovesafetywithinconstruction
zonesandensuresafepassageforvehicles,pedestrians,
andbicyclists. Whenroadclosuresarenecessary,AET
excelsindevelopingcomprehensivedtourplans,evenfor
complexroadways, toguidemotorists,pedestrians, and
bicyclistssafelyaroundclosures.
TheAETTeamiswell—equipped toprepareandprocess
detourplans,trafficontrolplans,andfinalsigningand
stripingplans.AETensuresthattrafficsignsandmarkings
areattention-grabbing, conveyclearandsimplemessages,
andprovideadequateresponsetime.Allsignageand
markingsadheretotheCalifornia VehicleCode(CVC)and
theCaliforniaManualonUniformTrafficControlDevices
(CAMUTCD)forconsistencyanduniformity.
CityofDesertHotSpringsI On-CallEngineeringServices
AstheCity'sfiberopticcommunicationnetworkexpands
rapidlydueto OCTATSSPProjectsandtheincreasing
numberofintersections, implementing system-wide
changesbecomeschallenging. Theexperienceofour
teamwillbridgethisgap,ensuringthenetworkremains
operationalndeffective. TheAETTeamiswell~positioned
to supportboththeinfrastructure expansionandthe
development oftheTrafficManagement Center(TMC).
AstheCitycontinuestodeployadditional fiberand
undertakenewimprovement projects,suchasthose
involvingparks,libraries,firestations,andpolicestations, assistancewillbeneededtooptimizetheuseofthe
fiberopticcommunication system.WewillhelptheCity
leveragethisinfrastructure to efficientlytransmitdatato CityHallandothermanagementcenters.
AEToffersa uniqueserviceforaddressingcommunication
issuesbetweentheTrafficManagement Center(TMC)and
fieldoperations:a comprehensive fiberandcommunication
Item Number: 12.
systeminventoryassessment.Thisincludestestingthe
speedandhealthoffiberopticcablelinksusingOptical
Time-DomainReflectometry(OTDR)andverifyingthe
setupandoperationofexistingnetworkswitches.
TheAETTeamhassuccessfullyperformedthese
assessmentsonrecentprojects,suchastheCityof
Inglewood'sFiberInventory(I61intersections),the
TorranceTransportationSystem(92intersections),and
Westminster's 10gigabitpoint—to-point networkacross6
HUBlocations. Thisextensivexperience,combinedwith
thedepthofourteam'sresources,willbeinvaluablefor
theCityintroubleshooting bothnetworkdevicesandthe
healthandconditionofthefiberitself.
TheAETeamhasa proventrackrecordinconducting
needsassessmentsanddeliveringSignalSystemand
ITSmasterplansfornumerouslocal,county,andstate
agencies.Acriticalaspectofourneedsassessment
processinvolvesinventoryingthenetwork,signaland
communicationsystems,TrafficManagement Center
(TMC),ITScomponents.andlocalsignalequipment.
Wehavecompletedhundredsofsimilarinventoriesfor
bothsignalandfibercommunications, asoutlinedinour
companyandstaffqualifications.
Ourinventoryprocessisdesignedto identifyand
document designobstacles.Weprovidea customized
inventorychecklist withphotologsaspartofour
assessment.Thiscomprehensive approachwillnotonly
document currentconditionsbutalsosupportheCityin
implementingorplanningforoperationalenhancements
usingnewcontrollers, CentracsATMS,andexistingtraffic
signalsystems:
6 SettingupController andCentracsforATSPM
withhigh-resolution data.
a Designoffuturesystemdetectionstrategiesfor
DataAnalyticsandAl.
8 ExpandCentracsmobilityalongforenhanced
corridorfunctionality.
CityofDesertHotSprings| On-CallEngineeringServices
SBGNMDPEM‘TEQNSEXPEREENCE
TheAETTeamhasnotonlyplannedanddesignedtraffic
signalsandcommunications systemsforcitiesin
RiversideandSanBernardinoCounty,buthasalso
providedextensivefieldsupportinareassuchastraffic
signalsystemintegration, trafficsignaltiming
implementation, troubleshootingcontroland
communicationsystems,andbothwirelessandwired
trafficsignalinterconnect. Additionally, weareexpertsin configuring, operating,andtroubleshootingtheCentracs
EconolitetrafficcontrolsystemusedbytheCityofDesert
HotSprings.
trafficsignalinfrastructure andoptimalintersection
capacitybutalsocoordinatedsignaltimingandongoing
maintenance, upkeep,andmonitoringoftheintegrated
system.Itiscrucialtoensurethatthebenefitsgained
fromtheinitialinter-jurisdictional coordinatedsystemare sustainedoverthelongterm.Drawingfromourextensive
experienceintrafficsignalsynchronizationprojects,the
AETTeamproposestoimplement thiscomprehensive
approachto deliverlastingbenefitstothecity.Key
strategiesemployedbytheAETTeamtoachieveffective
trafficsignaltimingincludethefollowing:
0 Thedevelopment andimplementation of
optimizedcoordinationsignaltiming,particularly
theuseofcommonsignalsystemcyclelength
acrossmajorcrossing.
a TheuseofGPSunits/servers tomaintainan
accuratetimebasebetweenvariousfieldprimary
systemsandcentralsystems.
0 Consideration andadjustmentsofcrossing
coordination alongthecorridor.
a Achievingimprovementsinarterialtraffic
carryingcapacities,suchasthoseachieved
viatrafficsignalmodifications orminoroadway
stripingchanges.
0 Usingupgradedsignalcontrollers/assemblies and
softwareandintegrationwiththecentralsystems
to improvefficiencies.
Item Number: 12.
KENNY ???? l PROJECTMANAGER &
CONTRACTMANAGER
AETrecognizesthatthesuccessful deliveryofa high—
qualityinfrastructure improvementprojectstartswith
assigningaContractManagerthatpossessesuperior
technical,managementandleadershipskills.Kenny
Chao,willserveasthisOn—Call's ContractManager.All
workcompletedunderthiscontractwillbeunderthe
directionofKenny.AsContractManager,Kennywillbethe
singlepointofcontactandwilldirecthepersonneland
resourcesnecessaryto successfullycompleteheassigned
projects.
Kennyhasmorethan20yearsofexperienceandisa
recognizedleaderinthetransportationandITSfield.He
hasservedinleadingrolesandprincipal inchargeonmany
transportationandpublicworksprojects,andhas
extensiveexperiencemanagingprojectsforCitiesand
RCTC, andSBTCA.
Kennyhasmanagedprojectsforvariouslocalandstate
agenciesinthedesignoftrafficsignals,roadwaylighting,
fiberopticcommunications networks,CCTVsystems,
signing,striping,constructionstaging,andtemporary
trafficontrol.Kennyhasdesignedmorethan750traffic
signal,250milesoffiberoptic,and100milesroadway
lightingsystems.Kennyhasexperiencewithdesign
standardsusedbythelocal,stateandfederaljurisdictions
andhasbeeninvolvedinthereviewanddevelopment of
trafficsignal,fiberoptic,androadwaylightingstandards.
Kennyhasanextensivedesignbackgroundandiseffective
at anticipatingandresolvingproblemsandissueson
concurrentprojectaskordersinvolvingmulti-disciplined
projecteams,agencies,subconsultants, contractors,and
vendors.
Kennyishighlyskilledatmanaging"on-call"type
projectsandunderstandsthattheteamwillserveasan
extensionoftheCity'sstaff.Withextensivexperienceof
communicationsystemsandtrafficsignalsystems,Kenny
willplacecommunicationwithCitystaffasthehighest
prioritytoensurethatworkproductsaretimelyand
responsivetoyourneeds.
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MANAGER&SENIORSIGNALSYSTEM
SPECIALIST
FelipewillbeleadingtheTrafficSignalOperationstask.
Felipehasmorethan26yearsofexperienceandisa
registeredlMSATransportationCenterSystemSpecialist
Level| andlMSATrafficSignalSeniorFieldTechnician,
LevelIII.
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Item Number: 12.
AspartoftheSBCTARegionalTrafficSignal
Synchronization Program(RTSSP)projects,Felipehas
providedtrafficsignal operationserviceintheCityof
RanchoCucamongaformorethan8yearsandisvery
familiarwithvariousoperation,thetrafficsignalcentral
systemandtrafficpattern/demandsthroughouttheregion.
Felipeisanessentialmemberoftheteam,notonlybecause
ofhisexpertiseinsignalsystems.timing,communications,
signalmonitoring, andsystemsintegration,butheisa
valuablelink tocityandagencystaff.
Felipetrainsengineeringandmaintenancestaffinthe
useofsystemhardwareandsoftware(includingnewly
installedtrafficsystemsandTMCequipment).Felipe
alsoprovidesessentialsupportforclients,bothonsite
andremotely,indesignimplementation, purchasing
consultation, andlast—mile intgrationofsignalsystems,
controllersandTMChardware. Felipehasextensive
experienceandknowledgeinallfacetsoftrafficsignal
operations,communicationsinfrastructure, aswellasthe
Uyen Pham
AET
installationadconfigurationofsoftwareandhardware
fornearlyeverytypeofcommunications syteminuse
throughoutSouthernCalifornia. Felipeleadsthetraffic
signaloperationseffortsonLLG'sOn-Call projects
throughoutSouthernCalifornia.
AET&ASSOCIATES
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Kenny Chao, MBA,IMSA (raw AET
Felipe Ortega, IMSA ©~w LLG
John Nguyen, PE(AET)
David Kuan, PE,TE(AET)
Sunny Ng, IMSA(AET)
Jei Mercado, PMP(AET)
Shubham Gupta, CCNA,AWS (AET)
Jordan Conway (LLG)
Ivan Gonzalez, IMSAl (LLG)
SubconsultantFarmer
LLG Linscott,Law& Greenspan, Engineers KeyStaff
CityofDesertHotSprings| On-CallEngineeringServices
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AET'smanagementapproachasconsistentlyproven
effectiveinmeetingorexceedingclientgoalsforassigned
tasks,oftencompletingthemonoraheadofschedule
andwithinorbelowbudget.Bymaintainingeffective
managementpracticesandensuringcontinuousclose
coordinationwithCitystaffandourprojecteam,eachtask
orderwillprogresslogicallythroughitsvariousphases.
Keytothesuccessful completionofeachassignment
arecontinuouscoordination, clearcommunication, and
focusedprojectdevelopment process.
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TheAETTeampossessesthecapacityandresourcesto
swiftlyaddresstheCity'sneedsandfulfillallservices
outlinedintheRFP,utilizingthestaffdetailedinour
Organizational Chartonpage8.AETwiththesupport
ofLLG'sSouthernCaliforniaofficesincludeCivil,Utility
andrelevantexpertise.
AET'sContractManager,KennyChao,bringsover20years
ofexperienceinsuccessfullydeliveringmultidisciplinary
projectsandhasa deepunderstandingofhowstaffing
requirementscanvaryfromprojectto project.This
expertiseallowsKennytocollaboratewithourtask
Engineers, Planners, andGISprofessionalswithsignificant managersandleadsto anticipateandadjustheproject teamasneeded,effectivelymanagingtheAETeamand
subconsultant resourcestoensureflexibilityandsmooth
TheAETTeamispreparedandavailabletomeettheCity deliveryoftaskordersthroughoutthecontract'sduration. ofDesertHotSprings'needsthroughoutthiscontract,
whetherforcommunitymeetings,time-sensitivedesign
changes,orimpromptumeetingswiththeCityto discuss
progress.
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Toprovideservicesonshortnoticeandmeetthedesign
scheduleandbudgetformultipletaskorders,KennyChao
willimplement thefollowingplanningandmanagement
toolsthroughout thecontract:
9 WeeklyBacklogandStaffingAnalysis
9 WeeklyTeamMeetings
8* MonthlyReportto theCity'sProjectManager
64 MonthlyActionitemsUpdate
6 MonthlyBillingAgainstEachTask/Subtasks
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lilifttiiét??f’diiafiftSalKORDERS;
Itiscrucialto haveaContractManagerwhocomprehends
theinteractionofallprojectaspectsandmaintains
constantcommunicationadcoordinationwithboththe
Cityandalltechnicalleads.AEThasestablisheda system
composedofthefollowingelementsto ensurethatthe
project/taskorderstaysonscheduleandwithinbudget.
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AETrecognizestheimportanceofretainingkeypersonnel
throughout thecontractandeachindividual tskorder.We
arecommittedtomaintainingessentialteammembers,
includingtheContractManager,ProjectPrincipal, Quality
Assurance/Quality Control(QA/QC)Manager, andTask
Managers. Thesekeyindividuals willnotbereplacedor
changedwithoutwrittenapprovalfromtheCityofDesert
HotSprings.
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Regularcollaboration andopencommunicationbetween
theAETContractManager/TaskManagerandtheCity
willsignificantlybenefitboththeprojectandtheCity
itself.AETwillensuretheCityofDesertHotSpringsis
keptfullyinformedofallprojectissuesandprogress,
includingupdatesontheprojectschedule.
Throughout thedurationofthecontract,
I AET'sTaskManagerwillholdprogressmeetings
withtheCityona biweeklyormonthlybasisto
reviewthestatusofeachtaskorderandaddress
anyissuesorconcerns.
a TheTaskManagerwillpromptlynotifytheCityof
anypotentialprojectcostimplications assoonas
theyareidentified.
a AET'sTaskOrderManagerwillholdregular
meetingswiththeprojecteamto reviewwork
progressandprojectmilestones.
TASKORDERPROCESS
- IdentifyProject
Elements,Task
Manager,Support
Staff,Possible
Subconsultants
- RefineTaskOrder
ScopeofWork
- DevelopPMP
CityofDesertHotSprings| On-CallEngineeringServices
- TaskOrderKick—Off
- RegularCoordination
Meetings l
- MonitorCost,Schedule E
&QualityControl l
- ProjectDevelopment/
Delivery
- PostProjectAudit
- UnderstandLessons
Learned
- IncorporateInto
FutureTaskOrders
10 Item Number: 12.
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AETwilldevelopadetailedProjectManagement Plan
(PMP)foreachtask,whichwillbesharedwithallteam
members,includingtheCity.ThePMPwillcompile
allrelevantinformationnecessaryforthesuccessful
managementoftheproject.TheobjectivesofthePMPare
asfollows:
I Facilitates a standardizedprocessforplanning
andensuringthesuccessful executionofa
project.
' AcomprehensivereferencetoolfortheContract
Managerandprojectstaff.
Thisdocument willprovidea comprehensiveplan
forexecutingtheproject,detailingtherolesand
responsibilities ofeachteammember. Itwillalsoincludea
SpecificQualityManagement Plan(SQMP)foreachtask.
Additionally, thePMPwillincorporateaCommunication
Plandesignedtoensureeffectiveandefficient
communicationwithintheprojecteam.
PCPPPPEPIPECPPIOPE PtCOPPPPPPL
TheAETTeamrecognizesthatthescopeverification
processiscrucialforensuringthatprojectdeliverables are
formallyaccepted.Thiswillbeaccomplishedthrougha
clearlydefinedscopeofworkfortheprojectandbyhaving
eachteamleaddevelopandagreetothescope.AETwill
specifythedeliverables foreachtaskwithinthescope.
Staffare assigned
basedon the
Client'sneedsSr
experience
relevanto task
scope. budget8r
schedule
Deliverablesare developedper
theClient's
formatSt
submittedfor
QCReview
Designconforms
to requirementsSr
proceduresofthe
Client.as wellas otherapplicable
agencies
Deliverablesare
‘ otheragencies'
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Theschedule,preparedaspartofthePMP,willintegrate
theworkofallsubconsultants andincludemilestones,
sub-tasks,preparationandprocessingphases,in-house
QualityControl,andCityoragencyreviews.Oncethe
detailedscopeisdefined,ourProjectManagerwilldevelop
aCriticalPathMethod(CPM)scheduleusingMSProject
orPrimavera. Astheprojectprogresses,theschedulewill
becloselymonitoredandadjustedasneededtoensure
timelycompletion. Shouldschedulerecoverybenecessary,
weareadeptat employingvarioustechniquesandwill
selectthemostappropriateoneforthesituation.The
projectschedulewillbeupdatedandmaintainedmonthly
toensureitsaccuracy,withupdatesprovidedtotheCity
ProjectManager.
COP?CONTPOE,
AET'sContractManagerwillmonitorthecostand
expendituresforeachTaskOrderusingourin-housecost
controltools.Beforeeachinvoiceisissued,AET’sTask
Managerwillreviewtheproject'sprogresstoensure
consistencywiththeProjectManagement Plan(PMP)
andverifythatthebillingdoesnotexceedtheestimated
feeforservicesrenderedtodate.Thiscostcontrol
planguaranteesthatourfeesareaccuratelytrackedin
alignmentwiththeprogressofthework.
DOCUMENTCONTROLFORDELIVERYTOTHECITYOFDESERTHOTSPRINGS
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QA/QCManager ‘\ Annotatedcheck
checkedinternally performs(M g} \, points.production]
priorto Clientor audits.including Inspectionlists&
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TheQA/QCPlanwillbeawrittenmanualtailored
specificallyto eachtaskorder,outlininga seriesof
requirementsandproceduresforimplementingQA/QC
measures.ThisPlanwillbegroundedina collaborative
processthatincludesinterdisciplinaryndconstructability
reviews,aswellasa detailed,color-codedplanchecking
process.AsummaryofourQA/QCpoliciesandprocedures
isprovidedinthetablebelow.
TheAETTeamisthoroughlyfamiliarwiththeCityof
DesertHotSprings'standardsandmethodologies,
drawingonourcontractmanager'sextensivexperience
withRiversideCountycities.Ourdesignparameterswill
adhereto thelatestguidelines, includingtheCalifornia
VehicleCode,CaltransStandardPlansandSpecifications,
HighwayDesignManuals,theFederalManualonUniform
TrafficControlDevices(MUTCD), theCaliforniaManual
UniformTrafficControlDevices(CAMUTCD), andallother
relevantlocal,county,state,andfederalpolicies,
guidelines, codes,andregulations.
Alamcasmmcm E
RolesandResponsibilitesforKeyStaff
'7‘,erninatiorindRetention ofPertinent ProjectVi
‘ .
,ontrol orReference Information ‘ "
’ Expectations of lnternal/External ProjectTeam
andDesign InterfaceMeetings
4 Expectations forRegular "Over theShoulder"
7 ReviewsbyDiscipline/Task Manager
MilestoneCheckingofCalculations,Reports,
andPlans
,: onstr‘uctability’Revie‘w
lnternalQualityAssuranceAudits
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Specifyindividualresponsibilitiesforeachposition inthe organizationstructure )-
Establish process forflowofprotect documentatlon tokeystaffand document control prcedures " ’ . , ,
Developconsistentmeetingminutes, action item‘tracking. andissues resolutionlogformat
Define protocols forcontinuous reviewprocess duringplan/document ,
‘ preparation to engageinteractive disciplineeadership involvement 0 Assignqualified, experienced independent reviewstaff
9 Performchecking,revisionsandback—checking in a coordinatedcolor-coded mannerconsideringstandards,projectscope, technicalaccuracy,format, presentation andprevious reviewcomments
Performoverall constructability review,1
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'
, cross- checkallpay itemswithplans,specifications, andquantity estimates Cross- checkallutilitysstems against underground features . 0 Holdoverall teamkick-offmeeting toreviewPlanandindividual team memberexpectations
0 Performauditsto ensurequalitycontrolperformance
12 Item Number: 12.
n ProvidingCCTVcamerasatselectedstrategic
locations.
n Upgradingtrafficsignalcommunications
(fiberoptic,DSLswitches,Ethernet
communications, wirelessetc.).
WeunderstandthattheCityofDesertHotSprings
currentlyusesMaxViewandtheQFreeKineticMobility
ATMS.OurteamatAETareexpertsinconfiguring,
operating,andtroubleshootingthese traf?ccontrol
systems.Additionally, wecanoffercost—effective
assistancewiththemigrationoftrafficsignalsa
needed.Thephotosbelowshowcaseourrecentproject
withtheCityofInglewood, wherewefocusedon
configuringandintegratingtheirTrafficManagement
Center(TMC)andEmergencyOperationsCenter (EOC).
TMCCONFIGURATION ANDSIGNALSYSTEMINFRASTRUCTURE INTHECITYOFINGLEWOOD CityofDesertHotSprings| Orr-Call EngineeringServices 13 Item Number: 12.
AET'SLISTOFCLIENTREFERENCES
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mmmm CITYOFINGLEWOOD. CITYOFTORRANCE. CITYOFCOSTAMESA. LOSANGELESCOUNTY CITYOFSANGABRIEL. '
, CITYOFWESTMINSTER,
ON-CALLASNEEDED ASNEEDEDPROFESSIONAL TRANSPORTATION BAKER- PLACENTIA- METROPOLITAN ADAPTIVETRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES& ENGINEERING SERVICES COMMUNICATION SYSTEM VICTORIA- 19THSTREET TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY RESPONSIVE SIGNAL BOLSACHICATSSPDESIGN TSSPPROJECT (LAMETRO)SHAREDMOBILITY CONTROLPROJECT& ANDCONSTRUSTION VictorNunez, JessamineQue, ITSON-CALL ITSIMPROVEMENTS TransportationOperations AssociateEngineer- NoelCasil.PE,TE,PTOE CONTACTNAME.TITLE BIIIPham,TE, 5, mmmmo" Manager PublicWorks PublicWorks StevenGota AlanMai.PE SeniorTrafficEngineer 1ManchesterBoulevard 20500MadronaAvenue SeniorEngineer ExecutiveOfficer SeniorCivilEngineer 8200WestminsterBoulevard inglewood,CA90301 Torrance,CA90503 1GatewayPlaza 917EGrandAvenue Westminster. CA92683 p:714.548.3457
e:[email protected]
p:310.412.5415
e:[email protected]
p:310.618.3066
9: [email protected]
p:310.544.5245
9: NCasii©rpvca.gov
LosAngeles,CA90012
p:213.247.6417
e:[email protected]
SanGabriel,CA91776
P:626.308.2825
amal®sgch.org
EstimatedValue:$174,000
DateCompleted:On-going
EstimatedValue:$390,000
DateCompleted:Fall2022
EstimatedValue:$180,000
DateCompleted:On-going
EstimatedValue:$2.2M
DateCompleted:0n~golng
EstimatedValue:$500,000
DateCompleted:On-golng
EstimatedValue:5288.250
DateCompleted:Fall2023
LLG'5LISTOFCLIENTREFERENCES
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chv orDANAPOINT CITYorFULLERTON chv orBREA ““"T- "0"“ DEPARTMENT or DEPARTMENT or DEPARTMENT or PUBLICWORKS PUBLICworms pueuc wonrrs
MatthewSinacorl,PE
DirectorofPublicWorks/
CityEngineer
33282GoldenLantern
DanaPoint.CA92629
P:949.248.3574
E:[email protected]
MichealPlotnik,PE.TE
TrafficEngineer
303W.CommonwealthAvenue
Fullerton. CA92832
, P:714.738.6864 -7
'3E:[email protected] v
RyanChapman.PE i};
CityEngineer 3: 1CivicCenterCircle
Brea,CA92821
P:714.990.7763
E:[email protected]
CONTACTNAME.TITLE
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& INFORMATION
AETisprovidingon-callservicestothecityandtheservicesincludes:
Theprojectaimedto upgradetheCity'soriginalnetworkinfrastructure, which operatedonasimpleflatLayer2communication switchconfigurationlackinga gatewaymechanism. Whilefunctional, thissetuphadpotentialforimprovement inscalability, resourceallocation, anddynamicroutingprotocols.Recognizing theopportunityforenhancement, theCityembarkedona migrationtowardsa moreadvancedLayer3OSPFcommunicationswitchnetwork. KeyComponentsof theProject:
Developinga new|Pschemetofacilitateheseamlessmigrationofboth legacyandnext—generation networks.
Implementing multiplelayersofnetworkredundancy, integratinghardware andsoftwareredundancies utilizingOSPF,VRRP,andRSTPprotocols.
Upgradingtheexistingcommunicationinfrastructure toaccommodate thedatademandsofthenewIntelligent TrafficSystemandensuring compliancewiththesecurityrequirementsforupcomingvenues
underconstruction.
Providereviewsconstructionofplansincludingtrafficsignal,streetlighting, communication, signingandstriping,andtrafficcontrolplans.
Trafficsignalmodification designatvariousintersections
Signingandstripingdesignatvariousroadways
Communication andnetworkDevelopnewIPSchemeanddeviceson
thenetwork.
Performa networkanalysistoidentifyareasofimprovement(Layer3 Coreconfiguration, documentation, andvideooptimization) andprovide networkredundancy.
Upgradeexistingnetworkcommunicationinfrastructure toallowfor interdepartmental useoffiberthroughoutthecity.
TrafficSignalSynchronization PlanforOCTA
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AETdeliveredengineeringservicesforthepreparationofplans,specifications, and estimates(PS&E),aswellasresponsivesignaltimingfortheCityofSanGabriel.
Thisprojectaimedtoenhancetrafficflowalongmajorarterialswithinthecityby implementingtrafficsignalimprovements. Thisincludedtheinstallationffiber opticsconnectingtrafficsignalsalongSanGabrielBoulevard, ValleyBoulevard, Del MarAvenue,andLasTunasDrive,therebyestablishinga lO—gigcoresystemfor thecity.
Theprojectentailedvariousenhancements, suchastheinstallationfnew2070 ATCcontrollers, conversionoftimingsheetsfrombitranstoD4plusLAMetro TSP,deployment offiberopticcommunicationnetworkequipment,establishment ofcommunicationhubs,deployment ofethernetswitches,installationfvideo detectionsystems,CCTVcameras,andupgradestoATCcabinets.
Thesesignaltimingenhancements areanticipatedtoenhancepublicsafetyand streamlinetrafficmovementpatternsatthisheavilycongestedlocation.
AETexecuteda comprehensivecommunicationimprovement initiativeacrossthe CityofTorrance. Thepreviousnetworkinfrastructure ofthecitywascomprised ofmostlycopperinterconnectswithsomefiberopticinterconnects andwireless radiosystemslinkedtothetrafficsignalcontrollers throughunmanagedEthernet switches. However, theflatnetworkdesignledtodatacongestion(datastorms) resultingininconsistent trafficsignalcommunications.
R ERENCErl
TheobjectiveoftheprojecthasenhancedtheCity'sinterconnect networkby upgradingtheEthernetswitchesat everytrafficsignalcontrollercabinetand adoptinga revisedInternetProtocol(lP)addresscheme.Thiswillenable communication throughmultiplelevelswithinthenetworkandincreaseits ,1 capacity.TheimprovedcommunicationwillensurethattheCity'sstaffcanregularly‘ monitorthesystemandguaranteeitsproperfunctioning. Asa result,thereare moreconsistentcommunication betweenthetrafficsignalcontrolroomandeach trafficsignal.
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AETFeeSchedule
ENGINEERSand PLANNERS TECHNICIANSTAFF l Grade HourlyRate ' l". '; Grade Hourly Rate l Tech Level ' HoUrlyR‘ate.
Grade 1 $ 55.00 Grade 26 $ 180.00 Tech Level A $ 35.00
3 Grade138“
Tech Leve
_ Tech Leve
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$ l 75.00 Tech Level Y
0 Project expenses willbe billed at cost plus ten percent for service and handling. Pro?ectexpenses include project-related costs such as reproduction through outside services, transparta?an, subsistence, delivery/postage and vendor, and subcontractor services. a Allinvoices are due and payable within 30 days of date of invoice. Invoices outstanding over 30 days willbe assessed a 1 1/4percent service charge, compounded, for each 30 days outstanding beyond the initialpayment period. Service charges are not included in any agreement for maximum charges. 0 Reimbursable costs are billed as follows: 8—1/2x 11 B/W, at cost, up to $0.10 per page; 11 x 17 B/W bond, at cost, up to $0.50 per page; 24 x 36 B/Wbond, at cost, up to $1.00 per page; 11x 17 B/W mylar, at cost, up to $ 3.50 per page: 24 x 36 B/Wmylar, at cost, up to $ 7.00 per page; 8-1/2x 11 color, at cost, up to $ 0.90 per page; 11 x 17 color, at cost, up to $ 1.75 per page CityofDesertHotSprings| On—Call EngineeringServices 17
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LLGFEESCHEDULE
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PrincipalEngineer....................................................... ..................................... $ 316.00 AssociatePrincipalEngineer..................................................... ..............
$ 284.00
Director/Manager.............................................................. ...............................
$ 259.00
Transportation Engineers
Senior Transportation Engineer.................................................... ......................
$ 235.00
TransportationEngineer III ...................................................... ..........................
$ 208.00
Transportation EngineerH ............................ 178.00 Transportation Engineer I....................................................... ............................
$ 153.00
Transportation Planners
Senior Transportation Planner................................................ ....... ............... $ 208.00 Transportation PlannerIII .............. .................................................... .............
$ 178.00
TransportationPlanner11...... . 153.00
TransportationPlannerI................................................... ..................................
$ 135.00
Signal System Specialist
Senior SignalSystemSpecialist.................................................... ...
$ 235.00
Signal System Specialist 111..................................................... ..........................
$ 208.00
Signal System Specialist II........................................... ..................................... $ 178.00 Signal System Specialist 1...153.00
Technical Support
EngineeringAssociateIII ....................................................... ............................
$ 156-00
EngineeringAssociate 11... 151.00
EngineeringAssociateI........................................................ ..............................
$ 146.00
EngineeringComputer AnalystII.......................................... ............................. $ 144.00 EngineeringComputer AnalystI... 113.00
SeniorCADD Drafter..................................................... ....................................
$ 146.00
CADD Dra?er III ........................................................ ..............................
$ 135.00
CADD DrafterII ......................................................... ...$ 120.00 CADD Drafter I.................................................... ..............................................
$ 103.00
SeniorEngineeringTechnician.................................. ........................................ $ 146.00 EngineeringTechnicianH......................................................... ......................... $ 135.00 EngineeringTechnicianI ............................................ 103.00 Word Processor/Secretary....................... 96.00
EngineeringAide I .................................................. ...........................................
$ 80 00
PublicHearing and litigation support may be charged at 125% of the base rate. Consultation in connection wrth litigation and Court appearanceswill be quoted separately.
Project—relatedmileagewill be billedat the prevailing standardmileage rate as determinedby the RS. Subcontractorsand other project-relatedexpenses will be billedat cost plus 15%.
The above scheduleis forstraight time. Overtimewill be charged at 1.50timesthe standardhourly rates.
Interim and/or monthly statements will be presented for completed work.
Payment is duewithin 45 days of the invoicedate.Any unpaid balancemore than six (6) monthspast due is subjectto a late payment charge of 1.5%per month, in accordancewith our standardbilling policyandsubjectto applicable law/contract.
CityofDesertHotSprings| On—Cail EngineeringServices
LLG
600S.LakeAvenue
Suite500
Pasadena,CA91106
626.796.2322T www.llgengineers.com
Pasadena
Irvine
SanDiego
JohnA.Boarman. PE
RichardE.Barretto,PE
KellD.Maberry.PE
KCYellapu.PE
DaveRoseman,PE
ShankarRamakrishnan, PE
DanielA.Kloos,PE
ZawwerSaiyed,MS,PE,RSP
AnLGZWBcompanyFauniled1966
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AETconfirmsthatithasnoexceptionsordeviationstotheProfessional ServicesAgreement.
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EXHIBIT A
PROPOSAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTFORM
ON-CALL ENGINEERING SERVICES
The undersigned, on behalf of the Consultant identified below, acknowledges and certifies that:
1. The Consultant has reviewed and understands the requirements of the Request for Proposals for On-Call Engineering Services and agrees to comply with the requirements thereof.
2. The Consultant acknowledges receipt of all addenda issued bythe City, if any:
Addendum No(s).:
MNo addenda were issued.
3. The Consultant has revieWed the insurance requirements contained in the RFP and, ifselected, agrees to provide the required insurance certificates and endorsements prior to commencement of services.
4. The proposal submitted by the Consultant is genuine and has not been prepared or submitted through collusion, fraud, or other unlawful agreement with another proposer.
5. The undersigned is authorized to submit the proposal and bind the Consultant to the representations made therein.
Consultant/Firm Name: AET &Assomates, Inc.
Authorized Representative: Kenny Chao
Title: PrInCIpal
Signature:
C
Date: 9/25/2b26
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Kimley»)Horn
ExpectMore.ExperienceBe?er.
PROPOSALFOR
CITYOFDESERTHOT
SPRINGSON-GALL
ENGINEERINGSERVICES
PREPAREDFOR:CITYOFDESERTHOTSPRINGS
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‘ Statement of Qualificationsfor On-Call
Professional Engineering Services
TABLEOFCONTENTS
TableofContents........................................................................... ........................................................................... .......................................
1 1.LetterofTransmittal......................................................................... ......................................................................... ....................................
2 2. FirmStructureandHistory............................................................................ ............................................................................ ....................
4 3. KeyPersonnel........................................................................... ........................................................................... ........................................
8 4. ProposedApproach......................................................................... ......................................................................... ..................................
10 5. Subconsultants..................................................................... ..................................................................... .................................................
14 6. ClientReferences.......................................................................... .......................................................................... ...................................
14 7. FeeSchedule............................................................................ ............................................................................ ......................................
21 8. Evidenceofcompliancewithcityinsurance............................................................ ............................................................ .......................
22 9. ExceptionsandDeviations..................................................................... ..................................................................... ...............................
23 10.Proposalacknowledgementform............................... , ............................................................ ............................................................ ......
25 Appendix- Resumes..................................................................................................... ..........................
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City of Desert Hot Springs RSCACOACO184892026 | Item Number: 12. 1
Statement of Qualificationsfor On-Call
Professional Engineering Services
1.LETTEROFTRANSMITTAL
September 28, 2026 36-951 Cook Street
Unit 103
City of Desert Hot Springs, Palm Desert, CA 92211
Elias Garcia PE, TE, City Engineer TEL760.565.5103
11999 Palm Drive
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
RE: Statement of Qualifications for On-Call Engineering Services Dear Mr. Garcia and Members of the Selection Committee:
The City of Desert Hot Springs (City) seeks a qualified team of skilled civil engineering professionals to provide OnCall Civil Engineering Services. Kimley—Horn brings forth a wealth of local experience and has successfully served the City on previous projects as well as other Cities throughout the Coachella Valley on On-Call Civil Engineering Services Contracts. We are committed to continuing this partnership and offer the following key benefits:
Local Responsive Team with Robust Resources. Kimley—Hom’s Local Office is just eighteen miles away from Desert Hot Springs City Hall. Our team augments City staff resources, promptly responding to requests and solving complex civil engineering challenges. Our local knowledge ofthe City is complemented by a regional understanding, with civil engineering experience in the following neighboring cities: Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indio, La Quinta, Coachella, Indian Wells, Coachella Valley Association of Governments(CVAG), and Caltrans District 8. Our small company culture is supported by the robust resources of a diversified full-service firm. This means that we can efficiently engage our colleagues to support the City for urgent and multidisciplinary projects. Examples of this support include structural engineering support, ADAimprovements, drainage enhancements, landscape architecture, community outreach, and grant support.
Proven and Creative Approach to Similar On-Calls. The City needs a consultant with the experience and commitment to deliver responsive service while thinking outside of the box. We understand the importance of using design standards, but we also recognize that followingthe status quo can lead to unnecessary schedule delays and financialcosts for a project. We are creative problem-solvers that go beyond referencing manuals and effectively deploy standards to expedite schedules and address the City’s specific needs. We approach each project expecting the unexpected and sequencingtasks accordingly. Considerations that go into each project include community outreach, agency coordination, potential utility and design conflicts, environmental process, and opportunities to secure funding sources. We have secured a robust team of experienced technical experts. With this experience comes the lessons learned and institutional knowledge that helps us think several steps ahead of the project.
Sincere Understanding of the City. We’ve assembled a team of technical experts to serve you. Our team is led by Kameron Qureshi, PE, who brings over a decade of experience and has worked on previous projects in the City of Desert Hot Springs covering civil engineering design, roadway design, complete streets design, ADAdesign, plan review, utility documentation, and active transportation design. In addition to servingthe City, Kameron has experience managing and collaborating on multidisciplinary projects across Riverside County and Caltrans District 8, including the cities of Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, and Beaumont. Our understanding of the City’s needs, standards, and internal procedures, removes any learning curve, and allows us to effectively serve you Thank you foryour consideration of Kimley—Horn’squalifications.We are confident in our ability to provide the highest quality service and are excited about this opportunity to partner more with the City. Ifyou have any questions regarding our proposal or require additional information, please contact Kameron at 714.786.6097 or kameron.qureshi@kimley— horn.com.
City of Desert Hot Springs RSCACOACO18489.2026 jItem Number: 12. 2
Statement of QUaIifications for On-Call
Professional Engineering Services
Sincerely,
Kimley—Hornand Associates, Inc.
Kameron Qureshi, PE Jason Melchor, PE
, Project Manager Associate/Authorized Signatory
Required Statements and Information:
0 Legal Name and Corporate Address: Kimley—Hornand Associates, Inc. | 421 Fayetteville Street, Suite 600, Raleigh, NC 27601
0 Contact Information: Kameron Qureshi, Project Manager Ikameron.qureshi©kimlev-horn.com 714.786.6097
0 Kimley-Horn has thoroughly examined and become familiarwith the work required in this RFP and can perform quality work to achieve the objectives of the City. 0 Kimley—Horn’sproposalwill remain valid for a period of no less than ninety (90) days from the date of submittal.
o I,Jason Melchor, attest that all information submitted in our proposal is true and correct.
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Professional Engineering Services
2. FIRMSTRUCTUREANDHISTORY
Founded in 1967, Kimley-Horn is a privately
held corporation that has grown into a leading
engineering consulting firm offering
comprehensive
structural, and environmental
and innovative
engineering;
traffic, civil, 58YEARS
landscape design; and development review
services to public and private agencies 1450FFICES
throughout the United States. We employ
more than 10,000 personnel in 145 offices 10,000+
nationwide, with 15 offices in California—
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‘ EMPLQYEES
including our local Coachella Valley office
less than 10 miles from the City’s offices—
which staff over 850 engineers, planners,
analysts, and administrative staff. Kimley—
Horn is recognized as a leader in engineering
consulting for both the public and private
sector. Our clients include local municipalities, regional Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), state Departments of Transportation (DOTs), federal agencies, local and national private developers, and more.
According to Engineering News—Record,our firm now ranks 8th overall among the nation’s top 500 design firms.
Our growth isthe result of the firm’s commitment to integrity and dedicated to providing quality services—in fact, more than 90 percent of our work comes from repeat clients. We provide our clients with the local knowledge and responsiveness of a small firm, backed by the depth of resources only a national firm can offer. Some of our principal practice areas include:
.. (’2)Pavement Rehabilitation @Stormwater POHUthH €33CiV"_Engineering and (1’?Street LightingDesign Prevention ‘ DeSIgn. . {:9ActiveTransportation @Retention and Detention @ Traffic Signal DeSIgn, Planning and Design Basins -. Upgrades, and Timing (“9Transit Planning and Design (éBStructural Engineering €33Traffic lmpactAnalySIs and Q2Safe Routes to School @peer Review and plan CalmingStudies Programs Review (“2Traffic Control 5"?“8 (“£3Pedestrian and @Grant Writingand 61”Signingand Striping Bicycle Facilities Administration (’3
Des'Q” Planningand ti‘l’ééstaff Augmentation
‘ Roadwayand Streetscape De3ign @Public Engagement and De3ign €33Hydraulics and Hydrology Outreach KeyServices
Kimley-Horn is a multidisciplinary firm that offers a range of engineering and planning services. Beloware summaries of our capabilities and experience with several of the key services needed for this contract.
CivilEngineenitig
Civilengineering forms the backbone of our qualifications to serve as your consulting engineer. At Kimley-Horn, we have experienced professionals in roadway, site development, grading, utilityengineering, traffic engineering, stormwater management, site/retaining walls, and hydraulic/hydrologic modeling, among others. We have the inhouse capabilities to meet your civil engineering needs. Our depth of City of Desert Hot Springs RSCACOACO18489.2026 | 4Item Number: 12.
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resources means you willbenefit from experienced professionals who work together and practice civil engineering for private and public sector clients every day. Our engineers have developed plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for more than 4,000 miles of roadway, including neighborhood streets, rural roads, interstate highways, state highways, highway interchange structures, and urban arterials. Roadway design and planning is one of the mainstays of our firm’s professional practice. We are well-equipped to address the related aspects of roadway design projects, including route corridor studies, schematic design, environmental assessment, maintenance of traffic plans, construction sequencing, and final PS&E. Our team brings design experience across a wide variety of projects, including roadway widenings and geometric safety improvement projects, complete streets, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, storm drainage, green infrastructure, intersection geometries, roundabout design, and pavement rehabilitation projects. We are well versed with the American Associate of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)Green Book (A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets), National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO), and the Caltrans Highway Design Manual. “3 Eifffr’ff?gli?ng 093’?"
A key part of our electrical engineering practice is lighting design. Kimley—Hornhas performed lighting analyses, design and lighting control systems using Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), International Building Code (lBC), international Energy Compliance (IEC) design standards, and Federal Roadway Lighting Handbook standards to address street lighting, transit shelter lighting, roadway safety lighting, pedestrian level lighting, parking/area lighting, and interior lighting across the country.
Kimley-Horn staff are thoroughly experienced with incorporating the requirements, such as the current National Electric Code (NEC), that govern the installation of electrical conduit into our designs. Our electrical engineers bring a local understanding ofthe coordination with local utilities and power services provided. Key services provided by our electrical engineers include roadway lighting and design outdoor lighting applications, and lighting protection design. Our specialists design and select light fixtures that are thematically and functionally suitable for each project. Appropriate lighting—both aesthetically and functionally—can help provide clarity of directional cues for cars, bicyclists, and pedestrians. The appropriate level of lighting in public spaces results in a fixture quantity, enhancing the overall design experience and providing user security, while not spilling over adjacent uses. , Americans withDisabilitiesMQA) pesign 0Q
Our engineers are on the forefront of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), helping municipalities upgrade aging infrastructure to meet applicable ADA standards and ordinances. Our experience ranges from curb ramp and sidewalk design to pedestrian-dedicated paths and walkways. Kimley—Hornunderstands how to implement improvementsthat benefit our clients as well as the general public. - iiicyclePlanning?and Engineering
Kimley-Horn understands the importance of planning and designing for alternative transportation modes for bicycles that can accommodate cyclists of all skill levels. We updated techniques to accommodate and encourage the use of alternative transportation modes and minimize conflicts with vehicle traffic. We routinely utilize the latest bicycle guidelines and standards, including the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO)’s publications, such as the NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide, and the Caltrans Highway Design Manual, including their recent complete streets updates and Class IVbikeway guidance. Kimley—Hornhas led numerous bicycle planning and design projects throughout California and the United States. We have also completed many local city pedestrian and bicycle facility master plans, developed comprehensive statewide plans and requirements for pedestrian/bicycle facilities, and designed over 200 miles of bicycle trails in California.
Knowledge of bikeway planning principles and the difference among various groups’ guides. Kimley—Hornbikeway planners, along with the belief that one size does not fit all circumstances. Beginning and intermediate cyclists City of Desert Hot Springs RSCACOA0018489.2026 j Item Number: 12. 5
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have shown a preference for striped bike lanes and off—roadfacilities while advanced cyclists prefer paved shoulders and wide outside lanes on major roadways. Plans developed by Kimley—Hornemphasize interconnected networks of different types of facilities to service different types of users. In addition, a thorough understanding of city, regional, and state planning processes helps Kimley—Hornintegrate bikeway planning into established approval and funding mechanisms.
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Kimley-Horn is a certified pavement management vendor through MTC, a certification program that is one of the most rigorous in the nation. We have provided pavement evaluation, maintenance/management, design, and construction services for more than 400 projects. Our services include field condition surveys of pavements, inventory, pavement alternative evaluations, structural evaluation and expected life of pavements, maintenance repair needs, economic analysis, capital improvement budgeting, prioritization of pavement projects, implementation of the MicroPAVER program and Geographic Information Systems (GlS), training of staff, grant administration, engineering, and construction. Our innovative approach, ability to trouble—shoot pavement issues, experience, expertise, and commitment to quality pavement evaluations, maintenance, management, and engineering services, makes Kimley—Hornan industry leader.
Structural Engineering
Structural engineering is often integral to full—servicecivilengineering, and our structural engineering teams are experienced in design, construction inspection, and the evaluation of bridges, roadway structures, buildings, parking facilities, and water control structures. Collectively, Kimley—Horn’sengineers have been responsible for the design of more than 700 bridges across the nation, including highway interchanges, railroad crossings, river and stream crossings, and pedestrian walkways. Our experience with a variety ofstructural systems— including post—tensioned box girder, precast and conventional reinforced concrete, and steel beam and girder structures—enables us to readily address your individual project’s needs. The design of structural components has a recognizable impact on the success of the overall project as well as the surrounding community. Key structures associated with civilengineering projects such as bridges, retaining walls, abutments, foundations, and structural pavement must serve local community needs, promote accessibility and mobility,serve the project and its land use components, and be aesthetically pleasing. Kimley—Hornrecognizes the importance of these structural components to the successful delivery of projects.
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Our technical expertise in flood control and stormwater management includes watershed hydrology, floodplain management and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)map revisions and amendments, floodplain hydraulics (fluvial/alluvial)and modeling, hydraulic studies and design, water quality, hydromodification, sediment transport, and two—dimensionalflow analysis. Having these abilities under one roof allow Kimley—Hornto support any City environmental planning and analysis effort.To meet the needs of our clients, we use a wide range of software in performing hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, including the fullsuites of HEC and InfoSWMMsoftware. ..-..9§€ifl§9§ Analrriaflaanm?Q§.9€§.’:Q{?.__-
Kimley—Horn’sdrainage engineering services include the design of canals, detention basins, green infrastructure and stormwater treatment, culvert crossings, water control structures, diversion structures, and more. In addition to the design of gravity systems, our team is fullyversed in the design of stormwater City of Desert Hot Springs RSCACOA0018489.2026 l
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pump stations as well as associated electrical and mechanical systems and real time controls. Such experience will allowthe City to achieve the greatest possible stormwater performance from its existing infrastructure while minimizing long term maintenance requirements. We also offer additional pertinent support services such as floodplain analysis, mapping, and FEMAcoordination occasionally required for projects involvingthe stabilization or retrofit of existing channels.
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Every project is unique and presents its own special design challenges. However, the most frequent challenge we face in local road design projects are related to existing utilities.Oftentimes, projects are in developed areas where utilityfacilities are currently within the proposed project area and any roadway improvement willgenerally affect or be affected by the location of the utilityfacilities. Kimley-Hornbelieves in: (1) drawing all utilitylines and features to their true size in our plans to aid in identifying conflicts early in the design phase; potholing potential conflict locations when budgets allow, which gives a better understanding ofthe locations and size of the existing lines; and (3) extensive coordination with the various utilitycompanies.
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Kimley—Hornhas decades of experience identifying and preparing federal and state grants for public projects throughout California and across the country. We have provided grant assistance for a variety of grant programs resulting in more than $1 billion in awards for California clients over the last 10 years. Our grant services include, but are not limitedto:
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Obtaining successful funding and identifying potential public and private sources is critical to some of our clients‘ projects. Our team possesses a wealth of funding and technical expertise that allows us to help our clients identify grant programs and analyze competitiveness. We have serviced other California municipalities in securing federal and state grant funds for public safety agencies, infrastructure improvements, parks, recreation, technology, community development, and capital assets. More specifically, we have a long-standing track record of securing funding from programs administered by the FHWA, CaliforniaTransportation Commission (CTC),Caltrans, RSTP, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and regional MPOs in California and throughout the United States. £9949,9f!ff?§€ii€’?.§?§§€€??tl?-..WW.-.._WWW,,,-_-_--~,.WW...Wmmm.MWWW- .............
Our team is sensitive to the pivotal role of meaningful public engagement and outreach programs that enable area residents to communicate and assist with the realization of their collective priorities. Public engagement determines the overall design program, funding strategies, and implementation priorities. Our experience providing a broad range of services helps create a successful implementation of your goals while addressing the specific challenges that each project entails. Kimley—Hornis known for developing innovative approaches to projects that involve meaningful and productive public engagement. We understand that a project’s success, as gauged by the residents, is often rooted in the perception of the thoughtfulness of the formal public outreach activities. Accordingly, we have developed effective methods of bringing the community into the process. We have dedicated in-house professional graphic designers with decades of experience who are experts in both print and website design. Their knowledge includes developing materials for public involvement and educational workshops, creating the highest quality graphics, enhanced renderings and site plans, presentations, brochures, newsletters, interactive websites, stakeholder meetings, press releases, educational seminars, PowerPoint presentations, and reports.
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Kimley—Hornprovides construction phase services on all our projects. Services typically include consultation during the invitation for bid, preconstruction, and construction periods. We attend pre-bid, preconstruction, and weekly construction meetings, hosted by the owner or the construction contractor. We also review shop drawings and other contractor submittals and respond to contractor’s requests for information (RFIs). Ifrequested, we monitor construction activities and progress and can prepare as-built drawings. Kimley-Horn understands that construction changes are inevitable on large projects; however, our team is well positioned to minimize these changes by our robust QC/QA process and constructability review process. Most importantly, we understand the significance in acting early when RFI’s are provided to us. Our team prioritizes responding to RFls to confirm the project schedule remains on track.
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Kimley—Hornhas assembled an exceptional team of professionals who possess experience providing similar civil engineering and transportation planning services. We are committed to providing the City with timely and high— quality deliverables. Kameron Qureshi, PE willserve as our project manager responsible for day-to-day coordination with the City and our proposed task leaders. He willattend meetings with the City and provide updates from our team. Kameron willbe supported by Principal-in-Charge Sarmad Farjo, PE; QC/QA Manager Darren Adrian, PE; and a dedicated team of task leads, engineers, planners, analysts, and community engagement specialists who have significant experience working in the Coachella Valley. As a benefit to the City, our team willbe available on short notice to serve you from our offices in the Coachella Valley, Riverside, Los Angeles, Orange, Temecula, and San Diego. We are accustomed to responding quickly to the needs of our local clients. Redundancy and efficiency are considered when dedicating team members to each task order. In addition, we have partnered with local firms The Holt Group, Inc. (survey) and Geocon (geotechnical engineering) to provide the full range of services needed for this contract.
Kimley-Horn acknowledges that the key personnel assigned to this contract willbe available to the extent proposed for the duration of the Professional Services Agreement and that no person assigned to this contact shall be removed or replaced without the prior written concurrence of the City.
Our proposed team organization—including identification and responsibilities of key personnel—is shown in the organizational chart below. The primary offices of our proposed team have been identified on the office map following our organizational chart. Detailed resumes for our proposed key staff have been included in the Appendix.
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4. PROPOSEDAPPROACH
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Kimley—Hornunderstands what it means to provide services on an as-needed basis for a local government. Our professionals specifically understand the complexities of on-call assignments and know how to develop solutions unique to each community we serve. Since our founding, on-call clients have been a top priority, and our goal is to serve as an extension of the City’s staff. To provide the City with utmost efficiency and quality client service, we have developed the following core list of objectives we aim to meet and maintain throughout this contract:
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We willtailor each on-cail task assignment’s scope of services specifically to the needs of the individualproject and the City. Our familiarity with local standards, agencies, and deep history and experience of delivering capital improvement projects for various local agencies willhelp us determine what willbe necessary to assist the City with each task order.
We will approach each project in the same diligent and comprehensive manner, including:
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One of the advantages that our team provides is the abilityto assign the right staff to each task.
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assign the appropriate team members to accomplish the task withinthe agreed upon timeframe. Our team can draw from a multitude of disciplines and resources to complete each assignment— whether the task is relatively minor, requiring only a few people in a single discipline, or complicated task and requiring numerous people and multiple disciplines. Atask manager willbe assigned to each task, and they willwork closely with the project manager to get the project completed on time and on schedule.
The map below illustrates a number of our current on-call contracts and similar projects throughout Southern California, proving that we have the comprehensive experience needed to successfully work with you on this important on-call contract.
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Availableand CommittedResources
Kimley-Horn is committed to growing our Coachella Valley office with local talent, and a number of our young professionals were born and raised in the Coachella Valley. Having key staff members who are local to the Coachella Valley allows us to have a deep understanding of the community’s needs and priorities. Kameron Qureshi, PE willbe the main point of contact for the City, providing overall management, coordination, and quality for Kimley—Horn’son—callservices. Kameron willbe supported by a team of experienced engineers, planners, and analysts available to the City as needed for the duration of this contract. Our multidisciplinary team and approach will also allow Kameron to coordinate with additional service disciplines if a project or task order requires it, meaning our team can begin work on any project immediately without spending time searching for teaming partners.
Robust QualityControlMeasures
At Kimley—Horn,quality is essential to all phases of a project life cycle, including inception, planning, design, construction, and operations. Kimley-Horn measures the success of our quality by the following metrics:
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Structure: Each QC/QA plan includes a project manager (responsible for the overall quality of the project), technical managers (engineers responsible for discipline design development), and a QC/QA manager (responsible for verifying that the QC/QA plan is being implemented and followed).
Procedures: Intra-disciplinary checking of documents willbe performed by a competent individual within each discipline other than the designer. We have established a color-coded comment process that involves the following steps: an initial check (performed by the checker); a review of comments to help confirm that suggested changes to the documents are given adequate consideration and the resolution is documented (performed by the designer); a review so that changes to the documents are completed in the original documents (performed by the designer); and finally, a review that helps guarantee changes to the documents are completed accurately (performed by the checker).
Inter-Disciplinary Reviews: Inter-disciplinary reviews and coordination are performed throughout the project and prior to key submittals, when senior staff from the various discipline groups are brought together to discuss and comment on the interaction of the overall project elements.
Quality Assurance Audit: Our QC/QA Manager, Darren Adrian, PE willbe responsible for conducting a quality assurance audit after completion of the checking and review process and prior to the submittal of any document or deliverable.
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Deliverables and Document Control: Contract Manager Kameron Qureshi, PE willmanage the submission of design documents after the QC/QA audit is complete and at milestone completion dates.
Corrective Action Measures: Corrective action measures willbe taken if incorrect or nonconforming work is discovered in deliverable items that have already completed the QC/QA process.
ProactiveScheduleand BudgetControls
Kimley-Hornhas an excellent record of completing projects on schedule and withinbudget. We have a MlS—includingsoftware such as the CostPoint Engineering Accountingsystem and MicrosoftPower BI—that allows our project managers to monitorbudgets closely. Using the Project EffortReports generated twice monthly by our MlS, project managers gain a clear understanding of the project scope early in the process to develop a realistic, well—thought—out work plan. Once the work plan is developed withthe City, the project manager communicates to the project team the key milestones and submittal dates—including time for QC reviews—as well as, the importance of maintainingthe established schedule and budget. This communication, along withteamwork and organization, results in successful projects and satisfied clients.
The best approach to keeping a project on schedule is to create a risk register whereby we:
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This approach holds the team accountable and forms the basis for the sequence of steps each team member needs to take to reach resolution and keep the project moving forward.
Another key component to maintaining a project schedule is ensuring that the project is always adequately staffed with team members who can carry out the work at all phases of the project. We use two criteria to select individual members of our project team: (1) their experience with related projects, and (2) their availability to assume major technical responsibilities within this contract timeframe. To confirm our team member’s availability, Kimley-Hornuses a proactive management system known as “castaheads” to detail every project’s personnel needs and determine each staff person’s availability. This system forecasts our workload over a six—monthperiod and helps to avoid work overload and shortfalls for each office and discipline. Castaheads help us confirm sufficient staff is available to meet your needs. By continuously matching project needs with staff availability, our castaheads system is an accurate tool for keeping our projects on schedule. castaheads: Projectulll/orlrload Planning
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5. SUBCONSULTANTS
TheHoltGroup,Inc.(TheHoltGroup)| Surveying
Founded in 1984 in Palm Springs, The HoltGroup is a full-service _- THEHQLT GRQUP consultingfirmI—staffed with 38.full-time. professionals—offering I. planning . surveying _ engineering surveying servrces to both public and private sector clients throughout Southern California. For many years, they have served Coachella Valley municipalities, including the Cities of Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indio, and Coachella. Their extensive local experience means that they are very familiar with the local engineering and planning standards, regulations, and guidelines as well as local seismic, geotechnical, groundwater, and extreme temperature conditions.
GeoconWest, Inc.(Geocon)| Geotechnical
GEOCON West, Inc. (Geocon) is a California corporation established in 1971 as \ a professional engineering consulting firm providing comprehensive ( . ‘ geotechnical, geologic, construction inspection, and environmental engineering (9)GEOCON and consulting services. In addition to these services, they also provide environmental remediation contracting (cleanup) services and operate soils and materials testing laboratories. Geocon has six office locations that are located throughout Southern California; Geocon is well-positioned geographically to promptly, efficiently, and cost effectively service its clients’ needs.
Geocon maintains a strong presence in Riverside County through work in the following cities: City of Wildomar, City of Moreno Valley, City of Menifee, City of Temecula, City of Rancho Mirage, City of Indio, etc.
6.CLIENTREFERENCES
Kimley—Hornhas been providing similar services for numerous clients across California. On the following pages, we have provided detailed summaries of three highlight projects for several clients in the Coachella Valley area. We are proud of the work we have completed and invite the City to refer to our client references listed for an account of the services provided and the deliverables submitted for various projects.
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includingvehicles.buseslbms'andpedesmanakoad ManagementProgramenhancement.Theseupdateswere 5 recon?gurationshaveproventomanagespeeds andenhancesafety. submittedtotheCityforapprovalandarecurrentlybeing “““““““ implementedintothe City’sGeographicinformationSystems(GiS) ' databaseformoreaccuratedata.Kimley-Hornisalsoproviding PARTICIPATE REVIEW fieldreVieWforkeyandStrategiccorridorsto updatethepavement ParticipaleinCommunilyEngagement Renewtheprojectcarrfdorandprovide your MeetingsstartinginFall2024 feedbackat nttgs?bitJv/PSSPQ managementdatabasewiththe latestinformation.
Questionsor Comments? Citywide Pedestrian Crossing Study and Standard Design.
Kimley—Horn"Is developinga comprehensiveassessmentofthe City’spedestriancrossings.Thisassessmentincludesanalyzing . . Arenas/Departures pedestriancountsto understandthe mostusedlocationsfor V“ F'W’Rem' ca"““'r" recommendedimprovements.Theserecommendedimprovements
considerbatterycapacityandfurthercrossingenhancements
suchas RectangularRapidFlashingBeacons(RRFB).Kimley-Horn istaskedwithdevelopinga standarddesignforbothsolarand
hardwiredesignsto promoteconsistencythroughoutheCity.
Underthisproject,Kimley-Hornwillalsoprovidedesignplansfor high-volumepedestriancrossinglocations.Civilimprovements suchasADA-compliant accessrampsandcurbextensionsfor
enhancedpedestrianvisibilityareimportantcomponentsofthis city-wideproject,
CivilImprovementsandTrafficPlanReview.Kimley-Hornhasprovidedreviewoftrafficsignalmodificationandsigningandstripingplans underthe On—Call Contract.Plansubmittalsareprovidedbyprivatedevelopers,neighboringlocalagencies,and regionalagencies.Reviews includeconsistencywithprofessionalstandardsuchas maintainingaccessibility,visibility, andiegibilityforvehicles,cyclists,andpedestrians.
Inadditionto agencystandards,Kimley—HornreviewsforconsistencywithCitystandardsandpreferences.
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ClientContact.
a'nDinaPurvis,AssistantPublicWorksDirector
K. 760.776.0237
a [email protected]
Project Dates:June2023 — Present
$ ContractValue : $667,000
3:;-ProjectTeam:KameronQureshi,MayaBouchet,Darryl
dePencier,GerardoArellano,JasonMelchor,Michael
Madsen,AliAbualia
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NortheasternTrafficFlowImprovement — Design.Kimley—Horn wasselectedbytheCityto plananddesigntrafficflowimprovements 'nthe northeasternquadrantoftheCity.Theprimaryfocusofthis projectwastoimproveaccessto theIndianWellsTennisGardenand heSouthwestChurch.TheCitywishedto exploretwoalternativesfor hetennisgarden:providingdualrightturnlanesfromsouthbound Wash'ngtonStreetowestboundMilesAvenueordesigninga new
entranceoffWashingtonStreetwithdualrightturnlanesnorthof he inersectionwithMilesAvenue.Forthe church,theCitywished 0 insalla dedicatedsouthboundrightturnpocketattheexisting churcnentranceonWashingtonAvenue.Kimley—Horn coducted
ieldsurveystodeterminethe existingconditionsat eachproject ocationandbegancoordinatingwithlocalutilities. Thescope ofwokthenincludedenvironmental reportsandassessments,
aermittingcoordination, preliminaryplansandestimates,right—ofwaycoordination, outreachandengagementefforts,andfinalplans, speciications,andestimates(PS&E) packages.
Highwav111/Gasa DoradoDriveway Safety Improvements. IndianWellsGolfResortSidewalkImprovements. TheCityof TheCityoflndianWellsselectedKimley-Hornto providethe IndianWellsselectedKimley—Horn to designa newsidewalkwithin _
,‘ designforconstructionsafetyenhancementsand improvements the IndianWellsResortCampus,connectingtheHyattRegency, , attheCasaDoradoDrivewaythatCODHGC’ES to Highway111- IndianWellsGolfResort,andRenaissanceIndianWellsResort " Thiswillincludethewideningofthesidewalkto 8 feetfrom &Spa.Thisprojectis expectedto consistofapproximately400 ,J RanchoPalmerastoCasaDorado,andconnectingto theexisting feetofnewpedestrianpathpavement,whichwillincludea mix 2 meanderingsidewalk. relocationofconcretepaths removingramps oinewsidewalkconstruction,threestop-controlledcrosswalks, ' and replacingwithcurbsinstallationofpedestriansigns and andutilizationoithe existingpath.DesignwillcomplywithADA adjustingstormdrainfacilitiesto accommodatethe updateddesign. guidelinesandalllocalordinances. l
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ComprehensiveTrafficSafety ActionPlan.Kimley—Horn
prepareda ComprehensiveTrafficSafetyActionPlan(SAP)forthe CityofIndianWellswith884Afederalfunding.Aspartofthescope ofservices,Kimley-Hornwillconductstakeholderengagement
andsafetyworkshopsforthe public.Safetyvisionandgoalswere developmentto guidethe focusareasandstrategiesas partofthe efforts.Asafetyanalysisutilizinga statisticalnetworkscreening applyingHighwaySafetyManualmethodswasconducted,andan
analysisofracialequityandenvironmental justicewasincludedin the SafetyActionPlan.
City of Desert Hot Springs
IntersectionPaverReplacementProject.KimleyHorndeveloped plansto replacepaversatvariousintersectionsthroughouttheCity.
Thisincludedcoordinatinga paverthatwasfeasiblefortheCityand itsresidentsaswellas designofstripingandconcretelanelines.
CitywidePavementRehabiitation.Utiizinghighresolution
droneimagery,Kimley-Horndevelopeddesignplansforthe
pavementrehabilitationofover3 milesofstreetsintheCityof lndianWells.Thisincludedpavementsectionanalysis,stripingplans andtrafficcontrolplans
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ClientContact:
3. NealEnnis,ProjectManager
\. 760.776.6493
5 [email protected]
Tl Project Dates: May2022 — April2024,
September2024 — Present
:3 ContractValue : $5 million
3:."ProjectTeam:KameronQureshi,GerardoArellano,Jason
Melchor,JeanFares,MayaBouchet,DarryldePencier,Ali
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UniversityParkParkingAssessmentand Roadway
ImprovementsProject.AtUniversityParkinPalmDesert,KimleyHornperformeda parkinglotredesignwhichincludedeveloping designalternativesincludingmakinguseofon-streetparking
opportunities,theadditionofADAparkingspaces,additionofADA compliantcurbramps,realignmentofa sidewalkandpavement
reconstructionthroughouttheparkinglot.
Kimley—Horn developeddesignplans,specifications,andanestimate forstreetimprovementsat UniversityParkDrivebetweenBaylor WayandCollegeWay.Theproposedworkconsistedofremovingthe
raisedmedianonUniversityParkDriveto addon-streetparkingon bothsidesofthestreet.Thedesignalsoincludeda streetlevelmid— ; blockcrosswalkcompletewitha solarRRFBsystemandpedestrian curbramps.Additionally, improvementsincludedupdatingthe existing pedestriancurbrampsonthesouthwestandsoutheastcornersofthe CollegeDriveandUniversityParkDrivetomeettheAmericanswith Disabilities Act(ADA)requirements.
ElPaseo RaisedMid-BlockCrosswalkStudy and Larkspur
l LaneCiviland TrafficPS&E.Kimley—Horn reviewedthe existing raisedmid-blockRectangularRapidFlashingBeacon(RRFB)
crosswalksalongElPaseoandLarkspurLaneto determineifthe
appropriatedesignbasedonpedestrianandvehiculartafficalong thecorridors.Kimley-Hornreviewedtrafficcounts,collisiondata,and standarddesigncriteriatodeterminethepotentialtoaddraisedmid— blockRRFBcrosswalksatfourlocationsalongElPaseo.
Basedonthe resultsofthestudy,Kimley-Horndevelopeddesign plans,specifications,andanestimateforstreetimprovementsatthe existingraisedcrosswalkonLarkspurLanebetweenElPaseoand
,» ShadowMountainDrive.Theproposeddesignincludedinstallingcivil ) improvementsforthecrossingsincludingcurbextensionsoneach " sideofthecrosswalkto increasepedestrianvisibility, andreplacing the existingRRFBwitha newsolarRRFBsystems.
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conditionsoftheintersectionandthecorridor.Thisworkcomplemented thetrafficsignalimprovementsandoperationsattheintersection. r...“..L_.M.;-._Mm..d,_~.w.“www.mmmmw,t gay-”menmewmvam “M“... ”M...“ PortolaMobilityStrategies Study.Througha collaboration withtheCityandthe LivingDesert,Kimley-Hornperformeda
mobilitystudyandthreecommunitymeetings.Theworkunderthis studyassessedexistingsidewalkandADAfacilities,pedestrian connections,andvehicularaccessto theLivingDesert.Community outreachincludedbrainstormingsessionswiththe communityto identifyshort-termand long—termstrategiesto improveaccessand PalmDesert PlanReview.Kimley—Horn povidesdesignreview eventoperationsduringimportantevents. servicesfortheCityofPalmDesertforoftenurgentrequests.
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PalmDesertRoundaboutReview.Kimley—Horn performeda
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7. FEESCHEDULE
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Hourly Labor Rate Schedule
Classification
Analyst I
Analyst II
Professional
Senior Professional |
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Senior Technical Support
Technical Support
Support Staff
BROOPUDIS.A.001
$150-$170
$185-$210
$210-$270
$265-$340
$355-$420
$195-$315
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$ 90-$15O
Effective through June 30, 2027. Subject to annual adjustment thereafter Other Direct Costs: Outside Printing/Reproduction, Delivery Services/USPS, Misc. Field Equipment/Supplies, and Travel Expenses will be billed at actual cost. Mileage will be billed at the Federal Rate.
Sub-Consultants will be billed per the Contract
For each Task Order issued under the On-Call, staff will be billed within the appropriate category range shown above, based on their role, responsibilities, and classification at the time services are performed.
The category ranges are structured to provide the City access to a broad range of experienced professionals, allowing work to be assigned to the most appropriate level of expertise to support efficient delivery, consistent quality, and cost—effectiveoutcomes across all assignments.
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EVIDENCEOFCOMPLIANCEWITHCITYINSURANCE
A ® ACORD DATE MM/DD/YYYY CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITYINSURANCE THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTEROF INFORMATIONOWLYAND CONFERS NORIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELYOR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTENDOR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE 0R PRODUCER, AND THECERTIFICATE HOLDER.
IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONALINSURED,the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONALINSURED provisions or be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAlVED.subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).
PR°DUCER NAME?“PIC Construction 8r Design COI Team Edgewood Partners Ins Center . PHoNE FAX 3780 MansellRd. Suite 370 JéX?AJISLO Ext): 770552-4225 (AIC. No): Alpharetta GA 30022 ADDRESS: [email protected]
INSURER(S)AFFORDINGCOVERAGE
lNSURERA: National Union Fire Ins Co of Pittsburg
”PAIRED . K'MLASS INSURERB: New Hampshire Insurance Company KImley-Hornand Assoolates.Inc. . 421 Fayetteville Street, Suite 600 '“SURERC- LI3/ 0'3° fL °“ d0" Raleigh, NC 27601 INSURERD: Columbia Casualty Company INSURERE:
INSURERF: COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER:1470470892 REVISION NUMBER: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMEDABOVE FOR THE POLICYPERIOD INDICATED. NO'IWITHSTANDINGANY REQUIREMENT. TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENTWITH RESPECT TO WHICHTHIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAYPERTAIN.THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALLTHE TERMS. EXCLUSIONSANDCONDITIONSOF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITSSHOWN MAYHAVEBEENREDUCED BYPAID CLAIMS. INSR ADDL SUBR POLICY EFF POLICYEXP LTR TYPEOF INSURANCE (”so wvo POLICYNUMBER IMM/DD/YYYY) MMIDDIYYYYL LIMITS A X COMMERCIALGENERAL LIABILITY GL5268169 4/1/2026 4/1I2027 EACHOCCURRENCE $ 2,000,000 DA GETO RENTED CLAIMS-MADE X OCCUR PREMISES (Ea occurrence) $ 1,000,000 X Contractual Lieb MED EXP (Any one person) 2325.000
PERSONAL & ADVINJURY $ 2,000,000 GEN‘LAGGREGATE LIMITAPPLIES PER: GENERALAGGREGATE :54,000,000 POLICY X 558TX LOC PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG 854,000,000 IOTHER: 5 I AUTOMOBILELIABILITY CA4489663 (ADS) 4/1/2026 4/1/2027 gagggydggfwswLIMIT 3 2.000.000 x ANYAUTO CA2970°71 (MA) 4/1/2026 4/1/2027 BODILY INJURY (Per person) s OWNED SCHEDULED I , AUTOS ONLY AUTOS BODILYINJURY (Per accldent) S X HIRED X NONOWNEO PROPERTYDAMAGE AUTOS ONLY AUTOS ONLY $ _(Per accldent) 19 D X UMBRELLALIAB X OCCUR 8038116944 4/1/2026 4/1/2027 EACHOCCURRENCE $ 5.000.000 X EXCESS LIAB CLAIMS—MADE AGGREGATE $ 5,000,000 DED X RETENTION$ 1;) 000 S B WORKERSCOMPENSATION WCOB7961230(AOS) 4/1/2026 4/1/2027 X EEETUTEERH' - B ANDEMF’I-OVERSLIABILITY YIN WCO13711885 (CA) 4/1/2026 4/1/2027 ANYPROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE OFFICER/MEMBEREXCLUDED? N NIA E.L. EACHACCIDENT $ 2.000.000 (Mandatory In NH) E.L. DISEASE — EA EMPLOYEE $ 2.000.000 If yes. describe under I DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below : EL DISEASE — POLICYLIMIT $ 2.000.000 C Professional Liability IRLUSP26000552026 4/1/2026 4/1/2027 Per Claim $2,000,000 Aggregate $2,000,000 DESCRIPTIONOF OPERATIONSI LOCATIONS I VEHICLES (ACORD101.Additional Remarks Schedule.maybeattached if more space is required) Umbrella Follows Form withrespects to General, Automobile & Employers LiabllityPolicies.
CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION
SHOULDANYOF THE ABOVE DESCRIBEDPOLICIES BE CANCELLEDBEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCEWITHTHEPOLICY PROVISIONS. Sample Certificate AUTHORIZEDREPRESENTATIVE © 1983-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved.
ACORD 25 (2016/03) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD
THIS CERTIFICATESUPERSEDES PREVIOUSLYISSUED CERTIFICATE City of Desert Hot Springs RSCACOACO18489.2026| 22Item Number: 12.
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9. EXCEPTIONSANDDEVIATIONS
Kimley—Horn has reviewed the sample Professional Services Agreement and would like to discuss the following modifications with the City.
Section 5. METHOD OF PAYMENT
a. Contractor shall submit invoices to the City, not more often than once a month, describing the work performed.
Contractor’s bills shall include a brief description of the services performed, the date the services were performed, the number of hours spent and bywhom, and a description of any reimbursable expenditures. The City shall pay Contractor no later than thirty (30) days after approval of the invoice by City staff provided that the services reflected in the invoice were performed to the reasonable satisfaction of the City In accordance with the terms of this Agreement thatthe number of hours of service set forth in the invoice+eftect—t—I°re - ~ ‘ ' ' , and that all expenses,
rates and other information set forth in the invoice are consistent with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
Review and approval of invoice by City staff will occur within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of invoice via email.
The stricken language imposes a subjective benchmark that is not typical for time-and-materials professional engineering services. Invoice review should be based on whether the services were authorized, performed, and billed in accordance with the Agreement, rather than an external comparison to time “ordinarily expended” by other professionals, which may notreflect project-specific scope, complexity, City direction, or site conditions.
Section 13. CIVILCODE SECTION 1542 WAIVER — delete in its entirety.
Given that this is an on-call professional engineering services agreement, we recommend deleting this broad Civil Code section 1542 waiver. The consultant should not be required to waive unknown Claims at the master-agreement stage, particularly where future task orders and project-specific issues have notyet been identified. If the intent is only to confirm independent-contractor status and avoid CalPERS-related employee—benefit claims, the language should be limited to that purpose.
Section 15. b. By executing this Agreement, Contractor warrantsmpresents that:
(1) it has thoroughlyilwestigated—and considered the work to be performed; (2) it has mvestigated considered the issues, regarding the scope of services to be provided; (3) it has carefully considered how the work should be performed; and (4) it ftrl-tyunderstands the facilities, difficulties and restrictions attending performance of the work under this Agreement.
We request these edits because the original language includes warranty-style and absolute statements that are not typical for on-call professional engineering services. The revisions keep the Contractor’s obligation to appropriately consider the work while aligning the provision with the professional standard ofcare and the task—order nature of the services.
Section 17. INDEMNIFICATION
a. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officials, agents, employees and volunteers from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, losses, damage, injuries, and liability, direct or indirect (including City of Desert Hot Springs RSCACOACO18489.2026 | 23Item Number: 12.
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any and all costs, expenses and attorneys’ fees in connection therewith), to the extent arising out ofgpertainingto, or relating to. the negligence. recklessness or willful misconduct of the Contractor in the performance ofthis Agreement, except for any such claim arising out of the sole or active negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the City, its officials, agents, employees orvolunteers.
The modifications above bring the language in line with the limitations of CA Civil Code 2782.8.
Section 18. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
b. Endorsements. Unless otherwise specified hereunder, each insurance policy required herein shall be with insurers possessing an AM. Best’s rating of no less than A:Vlland shall be endorsed with the following specific language:
(1) Except as otherwise provided by law, the City, its elected or appointed officers, employees, agents and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds, under the general and auto liability_policies, with respect to liability arising out of work performed by or on behalf of the Contractor, including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations.
(2) fhis—perHcyTheAgeneraland auto liabilitv policies shall be considered primary insurance as respects the City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers. Any insurance maintained by the City, including any self-insured retention the City may have shall be considered excess insurance only and shall not contribute with it.
Additional insured and primary/non-contributory endorsements can only be provided under general and auto liability policies.
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10.PROPOSALACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM
EXHIBIT A
PROPOSAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTFORM
ON-CALL ENGINEERING SERVICES
The undersigned, on behalf of the Consultant identified below, acknowledges and certifies that:
1. The Consultant has reviewed and understands the requirements of the Request for Proposals for On—CallEngineering Services and agrees to comply with the requirements thereof.
2. The Consultant acknowledges receipt of all addenda issued by the City, it any:
Addendum No(s).:
No addenda were issued.
3. The Consultant has reviewed the insurance requirements contained in the RFP and, ifselected, agrees to provide the required insurance certificates and endorsements prior to commencement of services.
4. The proposal submitted by the Consultant is genuine and has not been prepared or submitted through collusion, fraud, or other unlawful agreement with another proposer.
5. The undersigned is authorized to submit the proposal and bind the Consultant to the representations made therein.
Consultant/Firm Name: Kimley—Hornand Associates, Inc.
Authorized Representative: Jason J- Melchor, PE
Title: Associate
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Date: September 28, 2026
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1. Letter of Transmittal ................................................. ..........................
1 2. Firm Structure and History ............................................ .....................
3 3. Key Personnel ...................................................... ...............................
6 5. Proposed Subconsultants ............................................ ...................
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7. Fee Schedule ........................................................... ..........
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8. Evidence of Compliance With City Insurance Requirements ......... 34
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September28, 2026 A L B E R r A.
Elias Garcia, PE, TE, City Engineer WEBB
City of Desert Hot Springs A s s o c l A T E 3 11999 Palm Drive Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
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RE: PROPOSAL FOR ON-CALL ENGINEERING SERVICES
Mr. Garcia,
The City of Desert Hot Springs (City) needs an on—callengineering partner that can respond to focused technical requests and carry out capital improvements from preliminary evaluation through construction. Albert A. Webb Associates (WEBB)offers one accountable project manager supported by an integrated team of engineering, surveying, and construction professionals. We willhelp the City define practical scopes, evaluate alternatives, establish realistic budgets, and deliver coordinated improvements.
WEBB has thoroughly examined the RFP and understands the services required to achieve the City’s objectives. Since 1945, we have supported public agencies throughout Inland Southern California. Our team brings three strengths directly relevant to this agreement:
1. Coordinated Services from Planning through Construction: WEBB’s in-house capabilities include civil engineering, traffic and transportation, drainage, land surveying, landscape architecture, and construction management and inspection. We will match these resources to each assignment, from street rehabilitation, park improvements, and storm drains to traffic studies, surveying, and PS&E. Early collaboration between design and construction staff willhelp identify conflicts, address constructability, and reduce avoidable changes.
2. Demonstrated Coachella Valley Experience: Our municipal experience includes on—callservices for Palm Springs and Indio and engineering review services for Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District. WEBB provided preliminary engineering, design, construction management, and inspection for lndio Sports Park and the Indie Civic Center Storm Drain Project, both recipients of the APWA Coachella Valley Project of the Year Award. This experience will help the City connect early planning decisions with practical construction and maintenance needs. Our successful grant application experience also supports the development of scopes, estimates, and exhibits for funding requests.
3. Accountable Management and Independent Quality Review: Iwillserve as Principal in Charge and Project Manager, providing the City with a consistent point of contact and assigning qualified technical leads to each task. Before work begins, we willestablish the authorized scope, fee, schedule, and deliverables. Throughout the delivery, we willmonitor progress and budget, communicate issues that require City decisions, and conduct . independent technical and interdisciplinary reviews. Review comments will be documented and resolved before submittal to support efficient City review.
WEBB acknowledges that no addenda have been issued for this RFP. This proposal shall remain valid for not less than ninety (90) days from the date of submittal. l, Dilesh Sheth, Senior Vice President, am authorized to bind WEBBand attest that all information submitted with this proposal is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
We welcome the opportunity to support the City with responsive service, practical engineering, and continuity from planning through construction. Please contact me at 951.248.4237 or [email protected] with any questions.
Sincerely,
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‘ Dilesh Sheth, PE, TE
Senior Vice President
[email protected]
951.248.4237
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WEBB has been a trusted provider of civil engineering services to public sector clients across California since 1945. Our longevity reflects a foundation of financial stability and adaptability through decades of evolving economic landscapes. As a mid-sized consulting Engineering and Planning firm With offices in Riverside and Murrieta, WEBB is strategically _ positioned to serve the diverse needs of our clients effectively. Excellence SINCE1945 I . . I I I WEBBoffers the following services: We offer comprehenswe in—house profeSSIonal serVIces, bringing decades of experience to public and private sector clients throughout Traffic and Transportation Inland Southern California. Our team specializes in addressing the Engineering unique challenges faced by cities, water and special districts, counties, regional agencies, and industry partners. From project development and planning to design, entitlement, funding assistance, permitting, construction management, and inspection, our services span the entire project lifecycle.
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assistance, utility coordination, Caltrans permitting, and preparation of PS&E.
These on—callassignments require WEBBto rapidly define individual scopes, assemble the appropriate technical resources, coordinate with agency staff and outside stakeholders, and manage schedules and budgets as priorities evolve. Our experience managing multiple concurrent assignments of varying sizes, urgencies, and technical complexities positions WEBB to provide the City with consistent, responsive support throughout the on-call contract.
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’ We have assembled a project team of highly experienced engineering and technical personnel with extensive experience in municipal capital improvement projects. Our Principal in Charge and Project Manager, Dilesh Sheth, , PE, TE, has worked on multiple on—callengineering projects and is committed to providing the hands—onleadership ’ the City needs for this contract. Nicholas Lowe, PE, TE, and Jaimee Bourgeois, PE, TE, willserve as traffic and transportation support; Joseph Caldwell, PE, QSD, QSP, CFM, willserve as sewer, water, and storm drain infrastructure support; Guillermo Gonzalez, PLA,ASIC, willserve as landscape architecture support; Reed Chilton, PE, QSD, will serve as construction management and inspection support; and Jason Ardery, PE, TE, LLS, CPESC, QSD, QSP, will serve as land survey and mapping support. We understand and acknowledge the importance of continuity and commit to not removing or replacing any designated ‘key’ personnel without prior written approval from the City.
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Dilesh Sheth, PE, TE, is Senior Vice President and Director of WEBB’sTraffic and Transportation Department, with 32 years of professional experience, including 26 years with WEBB. He provides leadership and technical oversight for municipal engineering, transportation, and infrastructure projects throughout Southern California.His experience spans on-call engineering services, capital improvements, Complete Streets, active transportation, and safety projects for cities, counties, and regional agencies. Dilesh leads multidisciplinary teams from preliminary engineering through final design and construction support. Histechnical experience includes roadways, bridges, roundabouts, drainage, traffic signals, utilities, lighting, signing and striping, bikeways, and pedestrian facilities. He coordinates engineering disciplines, agency approvals, and utility interfaces while maintaining accountability for scope, schedule, budget, and quality. His approach emphasizes early identification of constraints, practical design solutions, independent technical review, and documented resolution of review comments. Dilesh also helps agencies develop funding strategies supported by clear project scopes, defensible estimates, and coordinated application materials. WEBB’ssuccessful applications include $107.10 million in Active Transportation Program funding, $30.04 million in Highway Safety Improvement Program funding, $3.26 millionin SB 821 funding, and $5.24 million in CVAG funding. For Desert Hot Springs, he willcombine this funding experience with hands—on project management to help the City prioritize improvements, address funding requirements, and advance authorized assignments from planning through implementation.
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On-Call Engineering Services
City of lndio | Principal in Charge
As Principal in Charge, Dilesh provides strategic oversight and technical direction for the City’s ongoing transportation and infrastructure initiatives. He manages multidisciplinary teams delivering traffic engineering services that include the Civic Center Storm Drain and Oasis Street Beautification Projects, the lndio Sports Park Project, the Complete Streets Plan with Drainage Master Plan, and the Jackson Storm Drain Evaluation. Dilesh ensures that all project designs meet the City’s long—termmobility, safety, and drainage objectives while aligning with regional planning efforts.
On-Call Engineering Services
County of Riverside j Principal in Charge
Dilesh oversees all traffic and transportation assignments under this long—termon-call contract, coordinating with Caltrans, RCTC, and County departments to resolve operational and safety issues across the regional network. His responsibilities include directing preparation of traffic signal, signing and striping, and traffic control plans; supervising the design of street improvements and storm drain systems; and reviewing traffic impact analyses, specifications, and cost estimates. Dilesh also represents the County in coordination meetings with contractors, developers, and utilities, and leads collision and safety analyses that inform capital improvement priorities.
On-Call Engineering Services
City of Carson | Principal in Charge
As Principal in Charge, Dilesh manages day—to—daydelivery of traffic engineering services supporting the City’s infrastructure and development review functions. He directs plan check reviews for street, signal, and traffic control improvements; oversees evaluation of traffic studies and VMTscreening analyses; and provides expert review of signal equipment submittals. Dilesh also advises City Staff on traffic calming strategies, development conditions of approval, and policy updates, ensuring projects are consistent with City standards and Complete Streets objectives.
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NICHOLASLOWE,PE,TE
Nick Lowe, MS, PE, TE, is a Deputy Director with WEBB’s Traffic and Transportation Department. Nick assists clients with street improvements, traffic signal upgrades, and signing and striping modifications. He also develops temporary traffic control plans for construction while working closely with public agencies, contractors, and ~ construction managers to safely expedite projects, thus minimizing impacts to traffic EXPERIENCE:
and businesses. Nick and his team also currently work with multiple public agencies Industry:14Years as on—callengineers to help agencies keep projects moving forward. WEBB:I3Years In addition, Nick assists other engineers on street light installations, sewer and water REQISTBATIONS= plans, and expert witness testimony. He is also well-versed in the AutoTURN vehicle C'V".E"9'”?er C87555 CA simulation program which assists in transportation improvements for constrained Tra?'cEngineerTE3065CA travel areas such as intersection curb returns and driveways. With increasing traffic EDUCATION:
pressureamid boominggrowththroughout Southern California, Nick’s workon MS,CivilEngineering regional transportation solutions prOVides a tangible benefit to the public through UniversityofSouthernCalifornia improvements in safety, mobility, and quality of life. Nick is active in several industry . BS,CivilEngineering associations. StevensInstituteofTechnology
Nick also provides grant funding assistance to cities including Carson, Los Angeles, AFFIIL'ATION31 _ Lake Elsinore, Palm Springs, and Cathedral City and has helped these cities secure ‘nStitUte 0fTransportation nearly $100 million in funding to install bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, Engineers AmericanSocietyofCivil
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advanced dilemma zone detection, flashing beacons, and left turn phasing at over 50 signalized intersections.
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On-Call Engineering Services
City of Palm Springs | Project Manager
As Project Manager, Nick provides leadership in traffic operations, safety studies, and design implementation throughout the City. His role includes directing the preparation and review of traffic control plans, traffic signal modifications, and multimodal improvement designs. Nick’s oversight supports the City’s continued investment in safe, efficient, and sustainable mobility solutions, while assisting staff with funding strategies, design review, and construction coordination.
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Nick serves as the primary Project Engineer and the Project Manager for on-call traffic engineering services for multiple cities throughout southern California. Nick and his team work on traffic engineering design projects, maintenance projects, traffic study preparation and reviews, traffic control plan preparation and reviews and grant applications, developer plan checks, resident communications, and development of city policies and standards.
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City of Lake Elsinore | Technical Advisor
Nick serves as Technical Advisor, leading efforts to address transportation challenges and enhance roadway safety and mobility. He manages a variety of projects, including traffic signal upgrades, corridor improvements, and signing and striping plans that advance the City’s active transportation goals. Notable efforts include securing $825,300 in HSIP Cycle 8 grant funding for safety enhancements at eight intersections, designing median and striping improvements on Summerhill Drive, and conducting traffic control plan reviews and development application evaluations to support City operations.
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JAIMEEBOURGEOIS, PE,TE
Jaimee Bourgeois, MS, PE, TE, is a Deputy Director with WEBB’STraffic and Transportation Department. She has extensive experience in traffic engineering, transportation planning, and public works, having leadership roles for public agencies and private firms. 3 . EXPERIENCE: Jaimee is experienced in the design of traffic signals, signing and striping, Industry:27 Years temporary traffic control, pedestrian hybrid beacons, street lighting, and bicycle WEBB:1Year infrastructure, ranging from Class Ito Class IVbikeways. She prioritizes the safety of vulnerable road users while also considering liabilityrisk for the client. Her REGISTRATIONS:
technical expertise also includes signal operations, and the operations of a traffic Civil-Engineer C66261CA management center. She has prepared numerous engineering and traffic surveys Traf?cEngIneerTE23“ CA (E&TS)supporting posted speed limits and is well-versed in Assembly Bill43 and EDUCATION: 382- MS,CWHEnghee?ng _ UniversityofCalifornia,Davis Jaimee’s expertise is rounded off with her experience in transportation planning. 33, CivilEngineering She has led major transportation projects and initiatives, including but not limited to UniversityofCalifornia,Davis traffic impact studies, active transportation plans, local roadway safety plans, transit need assessments, vehicle miles traveled (VMT)analysis, traffic impact fee nexus AFF'L'ATIONS:
studies, grant applications, and parking studies; as well as feasibility and preliminary WTS _ engineering studies for infrastructure improvements. gnigggrgounty and InlandEmp're As it relates to all aspects of her technical expertise, Jaimee’s strongest attribute is OrangeCountyTraf?cEngineenng Counc?
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her ability to effectively engage with members of the community, local and regional agency staff, and elected officials. She can simplify very technical topics, actively listen with a sympathetic ear, and develop practical solutions.
Jaimee’s leadership extends beyond engineering. She has served as Director of Public Works and Transportation for a major municipality, overseeing over 150 employees and a multimillion—dollar operating budget. She is committed to fostering innovation, collaboration, and sustainable transportation solutions.
Jaimee’s ability to integrate technical expertise with strategic planning ensures that projects enhance community safety, mobility, and overall quality of life.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE:
On-Call Engineering Services
City of Lake Elsinore | Project Engineer
Jaimee is assisting the City of Lake Elsinore with various traffic engineering services, including Engineering and Traffic Surveys, signing and striping design for Summerhill Road, Caltrans encroachment permit processing and design of a new traffic signal, plan checking, and various operational and safety assessments.
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City of Carson | Project Manager
Jaimee is assisting the City of Carson with various traffic engineering services, including the LincolnVillage Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan, the traffic analysis and conceptual traffic design for the proposed Carson Mobility Hub, multi—waystop warrant analysis, sight triangle exhibits, plan checking and various operational and safety assessments.
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REEDCHILTON, PE,030
Reed Chilton, PE, QSD, is the Director of WEBB’s Construction Management and Inspection and Land Survey and Mapping Department and brings extensive experience delivering complex public and private infrastructure projects from planning through construction completion. He specializes in managing large—scale, ‘ -\ multi—disciplineprojects that require close coordination with public agencies, EXPERIENCE:
developers, contractors, and utility providers. industry;16Years WEBB:13Years
Reed oversees construction management, inspection, and survey services for a wide range of infrastructure improvements, including sewer and storm drain REGISTRATIONS:
systems, domestic and recycled water pipelines, wastewater treatment facilities, 0”" EngineerC33827CA dry utilities, street and highway improvements, street lighting, traffic signals, CERTIFICATIONS- and associated landscaping. His experience spans projects in active roadways, QualifiedSWPPPDeveioper (QSD) operating facilities, environmentally sensitive areas, and high-profile public corridors 083827 where safety, continuity of service, and schedule control are critical.
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Throughout his career, Reed has led all phases of construction delivery, including BS,CivilEngineering preparation of specifications and bid documents, contract administration, BrighamYoungUniversity permitting, submittal and RFI coordination, change order negotiation, and review iViS,CiViiEngineering and approval of pay estimates. He is highly skilled in managing complex traffic BrighamYoung”niVerSiiV control, utility conflicts, and multi—agencycoordination, and is known for maintaining clear documentation and accountability to support agency compliance and funding requirements.
As a department director, Reed provides strategic oversight, mentoring, and quality control for multidisciplinaryteams, ensuring projects are executed efficiently, safely, and in full compliance with contract requirements. His hands—on leadership and depth of technical and regulatory knowledge make him a trusted partner for clients seeking reliable delivery of critical infrastructure projects.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE:
Madison Street Improvements
City of Indio | Construction Manager
Reed directed the widening of Madison Street from Avenue 50 to Avenue 52, expanding the corridor from two lanes to four adjacent to the Coachella Festival and Stagecoach concert venues. He oversaw grading, over—excavation, asphalt paving, concrete construction, drainage and drywell installations, traffic signal upgrades, landscaping and irrigation, water relocations and upgrades, and conduit and fiber—opticimprovements. Reed also coordinated the relocation of transmission power poles, traffic control, surveying, and pot—holingwhile working closely with property owners and neighboring cities to maintain safe access. His leadership ensured large—scale roadway improvements were completed safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption during high—profileevents.
Highway 111 Off-site Improvements - Detention Center Phase 1 County of Riverside Economic Development Agency | Construction Manager Reed managed off-site storm drain, street, and traffic signal construction, including excavation and installation of 3,660 LF of RCP ranging from 18- to 48—inchand 161 LFof curb inlet catch basins. He coordinated complex water and sewer relocations, vertical offsets, and multiple agency approvals, ensuring infrastructure was delivered on schedule and to specification.
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JENNIFERGILLEN,PE,030, QSP
Jennifer Glllen, PE, QSD, QSP, is the Director of WEBB’S Land Development Engineering Department and brings over 20 years of experience delivering successful civilengineering solutions for a wide range of projects. She specializes in designing and managing residential, commercial, industrial, public, and educational developments from conception to completion. EXPERIENCE:
Industry:22Years
Jennifer oversees land development projects and guides efforts of all sizes, from WEBB:11Years small infilldevelopments to large master—planned communities, through planning, entitlement, design, and implementation. With extensive experience, she is RECISTRATIONS:
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systems. Her expertise includes designing and detailing flood control facilities such as underground and surface detention and retention systems, storm drain pipelines, box culverts, channels, water quality treatment systems, and hydraulic control structures. She is also proficient in sewer collection systems and liftstation CERTIFICATIONS:
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Jennifer excels in coordinating with architects, engineers, developers, environmental consultants, and public agencies to deliver efficient, code—compliant EDUQAT'OIN: , designs. She supervises, trains, and manages the workload of engineers and 32$];- Egg'?e‘;r'rl‘9[ h , support staff, and has led all aspects of large, complex, multidisciplinary projects, U . .‘aa e oyec”'0
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Thermal Beach Club
WhiteStar Development | Project Manager
As Project Manager, Jennifer led engineering services during entitlement and final design of the Thermal Beach Club Project, an innovative surf lagoon and resort community featuring residential and commercial components. Her role involved extensive coordination with public agencies to address flood control requirements and the relocation of a major sewer main. She delivered detailed designs for utilities, grading, erosion control, drainage, flood control channels, water quality management plans, and construction administration services, helping transform a challenging site into a premier lifestyle destination.
Mountains Edge
Lennar Homes, Inc. | Account Manager
As Account Manager, Jennifer led the civil engineering coordination and delivery for this 10-acre community park in Riverside County featuring baseball, soccer, basketball, and volleyball facilities, play equipment, and a restroom building. She managed complex coordination efforts with Riverside County, Riverside County Flood Control, Valley— Wide Recreation and Park District, and adjacent property owners to successfully integrate a regional detention basin with the project’s soccer fields. Jennifer guided grading, drainage, utility, and site development efforts to create a multi—userecreational amenity that balanced flood control functionality with long-term community use.
Fremont Elementary School
Riverside Unified School District | Project Manager
As Project Manager, Jennifer led civil engineering efforts to modernize Fremont Elementary. She coordinated closely with the building architect and structural engineer to design the main parking lot and building entrance on the second floor and the exit to the playground on the first floor. Her work included overseeing precise grading, erosion control, on-site utilities, water quality management, and drainage. She ensured smooth construction by providing comprehensive administration support and adapting to evolving site needs.
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JASONARDERY,PE,TE,LLS,CPESC,osn,QSP
Jason Ardery is a licensed Civil Engineer, Traffic Engineer, and Land Surveyor with over 20 years of experience delivering public and private infrastructure projects across Southern California. As Deputy Director of Land Survey and Mapping at WEBB, Jason brings a unique blend of technical precision and leadership, with a strong emphasis on land surveying and its critical role in planning, entitlement, and EXPERIENCE:
construction. Industry:24Years
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Throughout his career, Jason has led multidISCIplinaryteams of engineers, surveyors, and planners in successfully executing municipal infrastructure, REGISTRATIONS:
residential subdivisions, commercial centers, and industrial developments. His CiVillEngineer C71508CA deep understanding of boundary and topographic surveys, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Tfa?'c EngineerTE2618CA Surveys, construction staking, and legal mapping has been instrumental in ensuring LicensedLandSurveyorLLS 9329CA
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Jason’s surveying expertise is complemented by his leadership in entitlement CertifiedProfessionalinErosion processes, including General Plan Amendments, Specific Plans, Tentative Maps, andSedimentControl6561 and Williamson Act cancellations. He played a pivotal role on the City of Eastvale’s Qualifiedswppp Developer] General Plan Advisory Committee, helping shape the city’s first General Plan—a Practitioner20935 testament to his commitment to public service and community development. FAAPart107CertifiedDrone Operator
project accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely delivery.
In addition to his technical credentials, Jason holds CPESC, QSD, and QSP certifications and is a certified sUAS Remote Pilot, enabling him to integrate drone- EDUQAT'QN: _ based surveying into modern workflows. He is a graduate of Cal Poly Pomona with Eil’igm'ifggggl? h . a BS in Civil Engineering and remains active in professional organizations such as UniversityPomonziy ec nic ASCE and CLSA.Jason also serves as President of his homeowners’ association, ’ further demonstrating his dedication to civic engagement. AFFILIATIONS:
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Coachella Valley Association of Governments | Technical Advisor Jason served as Technical Advisor, providing quality review of utility information incorporated into design drawings and advising on right—of—wayand easement requirements. He led the research and evaluation of existing land rights, coordinated the preparation and review of legal descriptions and plats, and worked closely with Land Survey and Mapping and design team staff to align survey data with project needs. His coordination supported accurate right—of— way acquisition, reduced risk during final design, and ensured legally defensible mapping for project delivery.
Eastvale Civic Center
City of Eastvale IProject Manager
Jason served as Project Manager, leading the WEBBteam in delivering civil engineering and surveying services for the Eastvale Civic Center. The team identified underground utilities, easements, and property boundaries using entitlement—phase data and field surveys to support design efforts. WEBB prepared street, storm drain, waterline, signing and striping, and street lighting plans for the extension of Schleisman Road, including a roundabout and intersection improvements at Hamner Avenue. Jason also coordinated with the adjacent Hamner Place development and managed a team of subconsultants to provide a complete and coordinated design package. WEBB continues to support the City through construction.
SOCWA Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant
Moulton Niguel Water District IPrincipal in Charge
As Principal in Charge, Jason led the land survey and mapping services critical to advancing the Salinity Management System at the treatment facility. He proactively coordinated comprehensive research and monument recovery to
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