Item No. 8.
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
BY: MATTHEW BAUMGARDNER, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER DATE: JANUARY 27, 2026
APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RKA CONSULTING SUBJECT: GROUP FOR VARIOUS ROADWAY REHABILITATION PROJECTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City Council will consider approving a professional services agreement with RKA Consulting Group to provide professional design engineering services for various roadway rehabilitation projects. This project will improve drainage as needed in the alleys, extend the pavement service life of the streets, reduce future maintenance costs, enhance aesthetics, and improve safety.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council:
1. Approve a professional services agreement with RKA Consulting Group, Incorporated in the amount of $770,480 for design of various roadway rehabilitation projects; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute any non -substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to the authorized budget amount for the professional services agreement with RKA Consulting Group, Inc.
BACKGROUND
The City's Pavement Management Program (PMP) is the primary tool used to prioritize street pavement rehabilitation projects throughout the City. The PMP evaluates, ranks, and prioritizes each street segment based on surface conditions (cracking, surface failures, etc.), pavement structural strength and other field observations.
Street segments earmarked for improvements are identified as priorities based on the condition of the pavement for the given street segment relative to the pavement condition of other street segments throughout the City.
The City of Downey's street network consists of 226 miles of streets including 60.1 miles of arterial and collector streets, 156 miles of residential streets, and 9.9 miles of alleys. The PMP uses a condition rating number, or Pavement Condition Index (PCI), between 0 and 100 to rate the pavement street segments. Generally, a PCI rating between 70 and 100 is "Very Good," between 50 and 69 is "Good," between 25 and 49 is "Poor," and between 0 and 24 is "Very Poor." The current average PCI for residential streets, which is 69 percent of the overall streets network, is 79; the current average PCI for arterial and collector streets, which is 27 percent of the overall streets network, is 73; and the current average PCI for alleys is 59. The overall streets network has an average PCI of 77. Paving projects for the next 12 months will bring this overall PCI to 83.
On May 27, 2025, the City of Downey adopted Resolution No. 25-8300, approving the list of projects in the City's proposed Fiscal year 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program.
ANALYSIS
The City of Downey has recently updated its Pavement Management Program (PMP). Among others, the PMP updates included treatment recommendations for arterials, collectors, residential streets, and alleys. The design for this project will focus on the streets and alleys listed below:
1. CIP 22-05 Imperial Hwy. Pavement Rehabilitation Project - Imperial Highway from Adenmoor Avenue to the eastern city limits.
2. CIP 24-05 Lakewood Blvd. Pavement Rehabilitation Project - Lakewood Boulevard from Meadow Road to 5th Street.
3. Washburn Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project - Bellflower Boulevard to Regentview Avenue.
4. CIP 26-04 FY 2025-2026 Alley Rehabilitation Project:
Alley E of La Reina Avenue from 6th Street to 7th Street
2. Alley N of La Villa Street
3. Alley E of Paramount Blvd from 4th Street to 5th Street
4. Alley N of 5th Street from Smallwood Avenue to Alley
5. Alley N of Firestone Blvd from Pomering Road to Wiley Burke Avenue
6. Alley N of 6th Street from Smallwood Avenue to Alley
7. Alley N of 6th Street from Rives Avenue to Smallwood Avenue
8. Alley E of La Reina Avenue from 7th Street to North End
9. Alley W of La Reina Avenue from 5th Street to 6th Street
10. Alley W of La Reina Avenue from 6th Street to 7th Street
11. Alley E of La Reina Avenue from 5th Street to 6th Street
12. Alley N of 5th Street from Rives Avenue to Smallwood Avenue On October 6, 2025, Public Works staff received proposals from 5 firms, namely: RKA Consulting Group (RKA), BKF Engineering (BKF), Kreuzer Consulting Group (KCG), RICK Engineering Company (RICK), and Willdan Engineering (Willdan).
A panel consisting of three Public Works representatives reviewed and evaluated the proposals based on the following criteria:
Project understanding and approach 10%
Experience with similar projects 20%
Qualifications of project team members 20%
Technical ability and design creativity 20%
Overall quality and completeness of proposal 10%
Proposed Schedule 10%
Cost-effectiveness 10%
Total 100%
The results of the evaluations were as follows:
Rank Consultant Fee
1 BKF $ 1,368,822
2 RKA $ 770,480
3 KCG $ 566,440
4 RICK $ 1,348,158
5 Willdan $ 588,550
RKA Consulting Group (RKA) was ranked highest. RKA submitted the most comprehensive scope of services, demonstrated a good understanding of the project goals and objectives, proposed an effective scope of work and design approach and submitted the most cost-effective proposal. RKA demonstrated strong experience with innovative pavement strategies, which translates to savings in construction costs and construction time due to the use of alternative materials. Additionally, RKA's strong staff availability are critical to keeping the projects on schedule.
RKA has assembled the most qualified project team with demonstrated extensive experience on similar projects.
RKA has completed similar projects for the Cities of Diamond Bar, Norco, Pomona and Walnut. In addition, staff has confirmed that RKA possesses the necessary licenses and has met all other requirements for these projects.
Staff is recommending that the City Council approve a professional services agreement with RKA in the amount of $770,480 for design of Various Street Rehabilitations.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Quality of Life, Safety and Infrastructure
FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of the recommended actions will result in expenditures in the total amount of $773,480, which includes $770,480 for design and $3,000 for contract administration and project management.
Description Amount
Design $ 770,480
Contract administration and
$ 3,000
project management
Total Estimated Project Cost: $ 773,480
The expenditureswill befunded from Measure M and GB1funds, with funds available inthe Fiscal Year 2025-2 Capital Improvement Program (QP), as shown in the tub|oo bo|ovv Adotai|ed project cost summary will be provided at the time of the award of the construction contract.
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Amount
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773,480
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CITY OF DOWNEY
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH RKA CONSULTING GROUP, INCORPORATED
FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
1. PARTIES AND DATE.
This Agreement is made and entered into this 27t" day of January, 2026 by and between the City of Downey, a California municipal corporation and charter city with its principal place of business at 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey California 90241 ("City") and RKA Consulting Group, Incorporated, a California corporation, with its principal place of business at 398 Lemon Creek Drive, Suite E, Walnut, California 91789 ("Consultant"). City and Consultant are sometimes individually referred to as "Party" and collectively as "Parties."
2. RECITALS.
2.1 Consultant.
Consultant desires to perform and assume responsibility for the provision of certain professional engineering services required by City on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. Consultant represents that it has demonstrated competence and experience in providing professional engineering services to public clients, is licensed in the State of California, and is familiar with the plans of City.
2.2 Project.
City desires to engage Consultant to render such services for Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. 22-05 Imperial Highway Pavement Rehabilitation, CIP No. 24-05 Lakewood Boulevard Pavement Rehabilitation, CIP No. 26-04 2025-2026 Alley Rehabilitation and the Washburn Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project ("Project") as set forth in this Agreement.
3. TERMS.
3.1 Scope of Services and Term.
3.1.1 General Scope of Services. Consultant promises and agrees to furnish to City all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, and incidental and customary work necessary to fully and adequately supply the professional engineering services necessary for the Project ("Services"). The Services are more particularly described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. All Services shall be subject to, and performed in accordance with, this Agreement, the exhibit attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
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3.1.2 Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from January 27, 2026 to June 30, 2027, unless earlier terminated as provided herein. Consultant shall complete the Services within the term of this Agreement, and shall meet any other established schedules and deadlines. The term of this Agreement may be extended by written amendment to this Agreement signed by the City Manager and the Consultant.
3.2 Responsibilities of Consultant.
3.2.1 Control and Payment of Subordinates; Independent Contractor. The Services shall be performed by Consultant or under its supervision. Consultant will determine the means, methods and details of performing the Services subject to the requirements of this Agreement. City retains Consultant on an independent contractor basis and not as an employee. Consultant retains the right to perform similar or different services for others during the term of this Agreement. Any additional personnel performing the Services under this Agreement on behalf of Consultant shall also not be employees of City and shall at all times be under Consultant's exclusive direction and control. Consultant shall pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due such personnel in connection with their performance of Services under this Agreement and as required by law. Consultant shall be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but not limited to: social security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and workers' compensation insurance.
In the event that Consultant or any employee, agent, or subcontractor of Consultant providing services under this Agreement claims or is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement System (CaIPERS) to be eligible for enrollment in CaIPERS as an employee of City, Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CITY for the payment of any employee and/or employer contributions for CaIPERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or subcontractors, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions, which would otherwise be the responsibility of City.
3.2.2 Schedule of Services. Consultant shall perform the Services expeditiously, within the term of this Agreement, and in accordance with the Schedule of Services set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Consultant represents that it has the professional and technical personnel required to perform the Services in conformance with such conditions. In order to facilitate Consultant's conformance with the Schedule, City shall respond to Consultant's submittals in a timely manner. Upon request of City, Consultant shall provide a more detailed schedule of anticipated performance to meet the Schedule of Services. The parties acknowledge that the Schedule of Services may be amended by mutual agreement due to changes in circumstances, including changes in the performance schedules of other third parties performing work for the City on the Project, which affect the timing of Consultant's performance of the Services.
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3.2.3 Conformance to Applicable Requirements. All work prepared by Consultant shall be subject to the approval of City.
3.2.4 Substitution of Key Personnel. Consultant has represented to City that certain key personnel will perform and coordinate the Services under this Agreement. Should one or more of such personnel become unavailable, Consultant may substitute other personnel of at least equal competence upon written approval of City. In the event that City and Consultant cannot agree as to the substitution of key personnel, City shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement for cause. As discussed below, any personnel who fail or refuse to perform the Services in a manner acceptable to the City, or who are determined by the City to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the adequate or timely completion of the Project or a threat to the safety of persons or property, shall be promptly removed from the Project by the Consultant at the request of the City.
3.2.5 City's Representative. The City hereby designates Matt Baumgardner, or his or her designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this Agreement ("City's Representative"). City's Representative shall have the power to act on behalf of the City for all purposes under this Contract. Consultant shall not accept direction or orders from any person other than the City's Representative or his or her designee.
3.2.6 Consultant's Representative. Consultant hereby designates David Gilbertson, or his or her designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this Agreement ("Consultant's Representative"). Consultant's Representative shall have full authority to represent and act on behalf of the Consultant for all purposes under this Agreement. The Consultant's Representative shall supervise and direct the Services, using his best skill and attention, and shall be responsible for all means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures and for the satisfactory coordination of all portions of the Services under this Agreement.
3.2.7 Coordination of Services. Consultant agrees to work closely with City staff in the performance of Services and shall be available to City's staff, consultants and other staff at all reasonable times.
3.2.8 Standard of Care; Performance of Employ. Consultant shall perform all Services under this Agreement in a skillful and competent manner, consistent with the standards generally recognized as being employed by professionals in the same discipline in the State of California. Consultant represents and maintains that it is skilled in the professional calling necessary to perform the Services. Consultant warrants that all employees and subcontractors shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the Services assigned to them. Finally, Consultant represents that it, its employees and subcontractors have all licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the Services, including a City Business License, and that such licenses and approvals shall be maintained throughout the term of this Agreement. As provided for in the indemnification provisions of this Agreement, Consultant shall perform, at its own cost and expense and without reimbursement from the City, any services necessary
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3.2.9 Laws and Regulations. Consultant shall keep itself fully informed of and in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations in force at the time the Services are performed by Consultant and in any manner affecting the performance of the Project or the Services, including all applicable Cal/OSHA requirements, and shall give all notices required by law. Consultant shall be liable for all violations of such laws and regulations in connection with Services. If the Consultant performs any work knowing it to be contrary to such laws, rules and regulations and without giving written notice to the City, Consultant shall be solely responsible for all costs arising therefrom. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold City, its officials, directors, officers, employees and agents free and harmless, pursuant to the applicable indemnification provisions of this Agreement, from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with such laws, rules or regulations. Consultant's violation of such laws, rules and regulations shall also constitute a material breach of this Agreement.
3.2.10 Insurance.
3.2.10.1 Time for Compliance. Consultant shall not commence the Services or the Project under this Agreement until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that it has secured all insurance required under this section. In addition, Consultant shall not allow any subcontractor to commence work on any subcontract until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that the subcontractor has secured all insurance required under this section. The City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience with insurer, coverage or other special circumstances.
3.2.10.2 Minimum Requirements. Consultant shall, at its expense, procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the Agreement, the Services or the Project by the Consultant, its agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. Consultant shall also require all of its subcontractors to procure and maintain the same insurance for the duration of the Agreement. Such insurance shall meet at least the following minimum levels of coverage:
(A) Minimum Scope of Insurance. (1) Commercial
General Liability (CGL): Insurance Services Office Form CG 00 01 covering CGL on an "occurrence" basis including products and completed operations, property damage, bodily 4 Docusign Envelope ID: B2B67E62-5E5B-405D-9201-65C75E6AD290 injury and personal and advertising injury; (2) Automobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Form Number CA 0001 covering Code 1 (any auto) or if Consultant owns no autos, Code 8 (hired) and 9 (non -owned); and (3) Workers' Compensation: Workers' Compensation insurance as required by the State of California with Statutory Limits; and (4) Employer's Liability Insurance.
(B) Minimum Limits of Insurance. Consultant shall
maintain limits no less than: (1) Commercial General Liability (CGL): No less than $2,000,000 per occurrence for products and completed operations, bodily injury, property damage and personal and advertising injury. If Commercial General Liability Insurance or other form with general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this Agreement/location (ISO CG 25 03 or 25 04) or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit; (2) Automobile Liability: No less than $2,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage; and (3) Workers' Compensation:
Workers' Compensation limits as required by the Labor Code of the State of California with Statutory Limits; (4) Employer's Liability: Employer's Liability limits of no less than $2,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease. Employer's Liability coverage may be waived by the City if City receives written verification that Consultant has no employees.
If the Consultant maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimum shown in this subdivision 3.2.10.2, the City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or the higher limits maintained by the Consultant. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City.
3.2.10.3 Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions). Consultant shall procure and maintain, and require its sub -consultants to procure and maintain, for a period of five (5) years following completion of the Services or the Project, errors and omissions liability insurance appropriate to its profession. Such insurance shall be in an amount not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence or claim and $2,000,000 in the aggregate, and shall be endorsed to include contractual liability. If the Consultant maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimum shown in this subdivision 3.2.10.3, the City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or higher limits maintained by the Consultant. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City.
3.2.10.4 Insurance Endorsements. The insurance policies shall contain the following provisions, or Consultant shall provide endorsements on forms approved by the City to add the following provisions to the insurance policies:
(A) Additional Insured Status. The Commercial General
Liability policy shall be endorsed to state that: (1) the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers shall be covered as additional insureds with respect to liability arising from the work, Services, Project or operations performed by or on behalf of the Consultant, including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work, Services. Project or operations; and (2) the insurance coverage shall be primary insurance
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(B) Waiver of Subrogation. Consultant hereby grants to
City a waiver of any right to subrogation which any insurer of said Consultant may acquire against the City by virtue of the payment of any loss under said insurance policies set forth herein. Consultant agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the City has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer. (C) All Coverages. Each insurance policy required by
this Agreement shall be endorsed to state that: (A) coverage shall not be suspended, voided, reduced or canceled except with written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested to the City; and (B) any failure to comply with reporting or other provisions of the policies, including breaches of warranties, shall not affect coverage provided to the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers.
3.2.10.5 Primary Coverage. For any claims related to this Agreement, the Consultant's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance and primary coverage at least as broad as ISO CG 20 01 04 13 with respect to the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers shall be excess of the Consultant's insurance and shall not be called upon to contribute with it in any way.
3.2.10.6 Separation of Insureds; No Special Limitations. All insurance required by this Section shall contain standard separation of insureds provisions.
In addition, such insurance shall not contain any special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to the City, its directors officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers.
3.2.10.7 Deductibles and Self -Insurance Retentions. Any deductibles or self -insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. City may require Consultant to provide proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses and costs within the retention. The policy language shall provide or be endorsed to provide that the self -insured retention may be satisfied by either the named insured or City.
3.2.10.8 Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best's rating no less than A:VI1, authorized to do business in California, and satisfactory to the City.
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3.2.10.9 Verification of Coverage. Consultant shall furnish City with original certificates of insurance, including all required amendatory endorsements (or copies of the applicable policy language effective coverage required by this provision) and a copy of the Declarations and Endorsement Page of the Commercial General Liability policy listing all policy endorsements to the City before the commencement of work under this Agreement.
However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the commencement of work under this Agreement shall not waive the Consultant's obligation to provide them to the City. The City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements, at any time.
3.2.10.10 Claims -Made Policies. If any of the policies provide coverage on a claims -made basis:
(A) The retroactive date must be shown and must be
before the date of this Agreement or the date work commences under this Agreement, whichever is earliest;
(B) Insurance must be maintained and evidence of
insurance must be provided for at least five (5) years after completion of the Services provided under this Agreement;
(C) If coverage is canceled, non -renewed, and not
replaced with another claims -made policy form with a retroactive date prior to the effective date of this Agreement or the date work commences under this Agreement, whichever is earliest, the Consultant must purchase extended reporting coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of the Services under this Agreement.
3.2.11 Safety. Consultant shall execute and maintain its work so as to avoid injury or damage to any person or property. In carrying out its Services, the Consultant shall at all times be in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and shall exercise all necessary precautions for the safety of employees appropriate to the nature of the work and the conditions under which the work is to be performed. Safety precautions as applicable shall include, but shall not be limited to: (A) adequate life protection and life-saving equipment and procedures; (B) instructions in accident prevention for all employees and subcontractors, such as safe walkways, scaffolds, fall protection ladders, bridges, gang planks, confined space procedures, trenching and shoring, equipment and other safety devices, equipment and wearing apparel as are necessary or lawfully required to prevent accidents or injuries; and (C) adequate facilities for the proper inspection and maintenance of all safety measures.
3.3 Fees and Payments.
3.3.1 Compensation. Consultant shall receive compensation, including authorized reimbursements, for all Services rendered under this Agreement at the rates set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The total
Docusign Envelope ID: B2B67E62-5E5B-405D-9201-65C75E6AD290 compensation shall not exceed Seven Hundred Seventy Thousand Four Hundred Eighty Dollars ($770,480) for the Project without written approval of the City. Extra Work may be authorized, as described below, and if authorized, said Extra Work will be compensated at the rates and manner set forth in this Agreement.
3.3.2 Payment of Compensation. Consultant shall submit to City a monthly itemized statement which indicates work completed and hours of Services rendered by Consultant. The statement shall describe the amount of Services and supplies provided since the initial commencement date, or since the start of the subsequent billing periods, as appropriate, through the date of the statement. City shall, within thirty (30) days of receiving such statement, review the statement and pay all approved charges thereon.
3.3.3 Reimbursement for Expenses. Consultant shall not be reimbursed for any expenses unless authorized in writing by City.
3.3.4 Extra Work. At any time during the term of this Agreement, City may request that Consultant perform Extra Work. As used herein, "Extra Work" means any work which is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project, but which the parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement. Consultant shall not perform, nor be compensated for, Extra Work without written authorization from the City Manager.
3.3.5 Prevailing Wages. Pursuant to Downey Municipal Code Section 2935, the requirements of California Labor Code Sections 1720 et seq. and 1770 et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000 et seq. ("Prevailing Wage Laws"), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on certain "public works" and "maintenance" projects, shall apply to the Project.
Consultant agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. City shall provide Consultant with a copy of the prevailing rates of per diem wages in effect at the commencement of this Agreement. Consultant shall make copies of the prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to execute the Services available to interested parties upon request, and shall post copies at the Consultant's principal place of business and at the Project site. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its elected officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claims, liabilities, costs, penalties or interest arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws. If applicable, Consultant shall be registered at all times with the Department of Industrial Relations under the Public Works Contractor Registration Program for Labor Compliance.
3.4 Accounting Records.
3.4.1 Maintenance and Inspection. Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to all costs and expenses incurred under this Agreement. All such records shall be clearly identifiable. Consultant shall allow a representative of City during normal business hours to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such
Docusign Envelope ID: B2B67E62-5E5B-405D-9201-65C75E6AD290 records and any other documents created pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment under this Agreement.
3.5 General Provisions.
3.5.1 Termination of Agreement.
3.5.1.1 Grounds for Termination. City may, by written notice to Consultant, terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement at any time either for cause or for the City's convenience and without cause by giving written notice to Consultant of such termination, and specifying the effective date thereof, at least seven (7) days before the effective date of such termination. Consultant may only terminate this Agreement for cause upon giving the City not less than seven (7) calendar days' written notice.
Upon termination, Consultant shall be compensated only for those services which have been adequately rendered to City, and Consultant shall be entitled to no further compensation. The City shall within fifteen (15) calendar days following termination pay the Consultant for all services adequately rendered and all reimbursable costs incurred by Consultant up to the date of termination, in accordance with the payment provisions of this Agreement.
The following reasons shall constitute "cause" for which either party may terminate this Agreement as provided herein:
• Substantial failure by the other party to perform in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and through no fault of the terminating party; • Assignment of this Agreement or transfer of the Project by either party to any other entity without the prior written consent of the other party; • Suspension of the Project or the Consultant's Services by the City for more than ninety (90) calendar days, consecutive or in the aggregate, without good cause; • Material changes in the conditions under which this Agreement was entered into, the Scope of Services or the nature of the Project, and the failure of the parties to reach agreement on the compensation and schedule adjustments necessitated by such changes.
3.5.1.2 Effect of Termination. If this Agreement is terminated as provided herein, City may require Consultant to provide all finished or unfinished Documents and Data and other information of any kind prepared by Consultant in connection with the performance of Services under this Agreement. Consultant shall be required to provide such Documents and Data and other information within fifteen (15) days of the City's request.
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3.5.1.3 Additional Services. In the event this Agreement is terminated in whole or in part as provided herein, City may procure, upon such terms and in such manner as it may determine appropriate, services similar to those terminated.
3.5.2 Delivery of Notices. All notices permitted or required under this Agreement shall be given to the respective parties at the following address, or at such other address as the respective parties may provide in writing for this purpose:
Consultant:
City:
RKA Consulting Group, Incorporated
398 Lemon Creek Drive, Suite E,
Walnut, California 91789
Phone: (909) 594-9702
Fax: (909) 594-2658
Attn: David Gilbertson, P.E., President
City of Downey
11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, California 90241
Phone: (562) 904-7110
Fax: (562) 904-7296
Attn: Matt Baumgardner, PE, Director of Public Works/City Engineer With a courtesy copy to:
City of Downey
City Attorney's Office
11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, California 90241
Such notice shall be deemed made when personally delivered or when mailed, forty- eight (48) hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail, first class postage prepaid and addressed to the party at its applicable address. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date actual notice occurred, regardless of the method of service.
3.5.3 Ownership of Materials and Confidentiality.
3.5.3.1 Documents & Data; Licensing of Intellectual Property. This Agreement creates a non-exclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use, modify, reuse, or sublicense any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property embodied in plans, specifications, studies, drawings, estimates, and other documents or works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to, physical drawings or data magnetically or otherwise recorded on computer diskettes, which are prepared or caused to be prepared by Consultant under this Agreement ("Documents & 10 Docusign Envelope ID: B2B67E62-5E5B-405D-9201-65C75E6AD290 Data"). Consultant shall require all subcontractors to agree in writing that City is granted a non-exclusive and perpetual license for any Documents & Data the subcontractor prepares under this Agreement. Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant has the legal right to license any and all Documents & Data. Consultant makes no such representation and warranty in regard to Documents & Data which were prepared by design professionals other than Consultant or provided to Consultant by the City. City shall not be limited in any way in its use of the Documents and Data at any time, provided that any such use not within the purposes intended by this Agreement shall be at City's sole risk.
3.5.3.2 Confidentiality. All ideas, memoranda, specifications, plans, procedures, drawings, descriptions, computer program data, input record data, written information, and other Documents and Data either created by or provided to Consultant in connection with the performance of this Agreement shall be held confidential by Consultant.
Such materials shall not, without the prior written consent of City, be used by Consultant for any purposes other than the performance of the Services. Nor shall such materials be disclosed to any person or entity not connected with the performance of the Services or the Project. Nothing furnished to Consultant which is otherwise known to Consultant or is generally known, or has become known, to the related industry shall be deemed confidential.
Consultant shall not use City's name or insignia, photographs of the Project, or any publicity pertaining to the Services or the Project in any magazine, trade paper, newspaper, television or radio production or other similar medium without the prior written consent of City.
3.5.4 Cooperation; Further Acts. The Parties shall fully cooperate with one another, and shall take any additional acts or sign any additional documents as may be necessary, appropriate or convenient to attain the purposes of this Agreement.
3.5.5 Attorney's Fees. In the event of any litigation, whether in a court of law, administrative hearing, arbitration, or otherwise, arising from or related to this Agreement of the services provided under this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the non -prevailing party all reasonable costs incurred, including staff time, court costs, attorneys' fees and all other related expenses in such litigation.
3.5.6 Indemnification.
3.5.6.1 General Indemnification. Except as provided in subdivision
3.5.6.2 below which is applicable to "design professionals" only, Consultant shall defend (with counsel acceptable to City), indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees, volunteers and agents free and harmless from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, liability, loss, damage or injury, in law or equity, to property or persons, including wrongful death, in any manner arising out of or incident to any alleged negligent acts, errors, omissions or willful misconduct of Consultant, its officials, officers, employees, agents, consultants and contractors arising out of or in connection with the performance of the Services, the Project or this Agreement, including without limitation the payment of all consequential damages and attorneys' fees and other related costs and expenses. The Consultant's duty to indemnify shall extend to any and all claims, demands, causes of action, 11 Docusign Envelope ID: B2B67E62-5E5B-405D-9201-65C75E6AD290 costs, expenses, liability, loss, damage or injury, in law or equity that Consultant and/or its personnel are employees of the City, have been misclassified as an independent contractors, or failed to pay any or all necessary state or federal withholdings and/or taxes. Consultant shall defend, at Consultant's own cost, expense and risk, any and all such aforesaid suits, actions or other legal proceedings of every kind that may be brought or instituted against City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers. Consultant shall pay and satisfy any judgment, award or decree that may be rendered against City or its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers, in any such suit, action or other legal proceeding. Consultant shall reimburse City and its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents and/or volunteers, for any and all legal expenses and costs incurred by each of them in connection therewith or in enforcing the indemnity herein provided. Consultant's obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by the City, its directors, officials officers, employees, and agents or volunteers. Consultant shall not be obligated to defend, indemnify or hold the City harmless in any manner whatsoever for any claims or liability arising solely out of the City's own negligent acts, errors or omissions or willful misconduct.
3.5.6.2 Design Professionals. The provisions of this subdivision
3.5.6.2 shall apply only in the event that Consultant is a "design professional" within the meaning of California Civil Code section 2782.8(c). If Consultant is a "design professional" within the meaning of Section 2782.8(c), then, notwithstanding subdivision 3.5.6.1 above, to the fullest extent permitted by law (including, without limitation, Civil Code sections 2782 and 2782.6), Consultant shall defend (with legal counsel reasonably acceptable to City), indemnify and hold harmless City and City's officers, officials, employees, volunteers and agents from and against any Claim that arises out of, pertains to, or relates to, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of Consultant, any subconsultant, subcontractor or any other person directly or indirectly employed by them, or any person that any of them control, arising out of Consultant's performance of any task or service for or on behalf of City under this Agreement. The Consultant's duty to indemnify shall extend to any and all claims, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, liability, loss, damage or injury, in law or equity that Consultant and/or its personnel are employees of the City, have been misclassified as an independent contractors, or failed to pay any or all necessary state or federal withholdings and/or taxes. Such obligations to defend, hold harmless and indemnify City or any City officers, officials, employees or volunteers shall not apply to the extent that such Claims are caused in part by the sole active negligence or willful misconduct of City or such City officers, officials, employees, volunteers and agents. Consultant's cost to defend City and/or City's officers, officials, employees or volunteers against any such Claim shall not exceed Consultant's proportionate percentage of fault with respect to that Claim; however, pursuant to Civil Code section 2782.8(a), in the event that one or more defendants is unable to pay its share of defense costs due to bankruptcy or dissolution of the business, Consultant shall meet and confer with City (and, if applicable, other parties) regarding any unpaid defense costs. To the extent Consultant has a duty to indemnify City or any City officers, officials, employees, volunteers and/or agents under this subdivision 3.5.6.2, Consultant shall be responsible for 12 Docusign Envelope ID: B2B67E62-5E5B-405D-9201-65C75E6AD290 all incidental and consequential damages resulting directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from Consultant's negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct.
3.5.7 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire Agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings or agreements.
3.5.8 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Venue shall be the courts in Los Angeles County.
3.5.9 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.
3.5.10 City's Right to Employ Other Consultants. City reserves right to employ other consultants in connection with this Project.
3.5.11 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding on the successors and assigns of the parties.
3.5.12 Assignment or Transfer. Neither party shall assign, hypothecate, or transfer, either directly or by operation of law, this Agreement or any interest herein without the prior written consent of the other party. Any attempt to do so shall be null and void, and any assignees, hypothecates or transferees shall acquire no right or interest by reason of such attempted assignment, hypothecation or transfer.
3.5.13 Construction; References; Captions. Since the Parties or their agents have participated fully in the preparation of this Agreement, the language of this Agreement shall be construed simply, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any Party. Any term referencing time, days or period for performance shall be deemed calendar days and not work days. All references to Consultant include all personnel, employees, agents, and subcontractors of Consultant, except as otherwise specified in this Agreement.
All references to City include its elected officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. The captions of the various articles and paragraphs are for convenience and ease of reference only, and do not define, limit, augment, or describe the scope, content, or intent of this Agreement.
3.5.14 Amendment: Modification. No supplement, modification, or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing and signed by both Parties.
3.5.15 Waiver. No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any other default or breach, whether of the same or other covenant or condition. No waiver, benefit, privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party shall give the other Party any contractual rights by custom, estoppel, or otherwise.
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3.5.16 No Third Party Beneficiaries. There are no intended third party beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed by the Parties.
3.5.17 Invalidity; Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is declared invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
3.5.18 Prohibited Interests. Consultant maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Consultant 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 Consultant, 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, City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the term of this Agreement, no member, officer or employee of City, during the term of his or her service with City, shall have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom.
3.5.19 Equal Opportunity Employment. Consultant represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subcontractor, employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex or age. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination. Consultant shall also comply with all relevant provisions of any City Minority Business Enterprise program, Affirmative Action Plan or other related programs or guidelines currently in effect or hereinafter enacted.
3.5.20 Labor Certification. By its signature hereunder, Consultant certifies that it is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for Worker's Compensation or to undertake self- insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the Services.
3.5.21 Authority to Enter Agreement. Consultant has all requisite power and authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform the Agreement. Each Party warrants that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power, right, and authority to make this Agreement and bind each respective Party.
3.5.22 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute one and the same instrument.
3.5.23 Effect of Conflict. In the event of any conflict, inconsistency, or incongruity between any provision of this Agreement, any of its exhibits, attachments, purchase order, or notice to proceed, the provisions of this Agreement will govern and control.
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3.6 Subcontracting.
3.6.1 Prior Approval Required. Consultant shall not subcontract any portion of the work required by this Agreement, except as expressly stated herein, without prior written approval of City. Consultant shall require and verify that all subcontractors maintain insurance meeting all of the requirements set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall ensure that City is an additional insured as required in Section 3.2.10.4. Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject to all provisions stipulated in this Agreement.
CITY OF DOWNEY,
a California municipal corporation
and charter city
Attest:
Claudia M. Frometa,
Mayor
Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC
City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
Signed by:
Jon I F'On"K,
City Attorney
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RKA CONSULTING GROUP,
INCORPORATED
a California corporation
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Mr. Edwin J. Norris, P.E., T.E.
Deputy Director of Public Works
City of Downey
11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, CA 90241
Re: Proposal for the Professional Engineering Services for Capital Improvement Project Dear Mr. Norris,
RKA Consulting Group (RKA) is pleased to submit our proposal to provide professional engineering services for the City of Downey's four Capital Improvement Pavement Rehabilitation Projects, noted below:
1. CIP No. 22-05 Imperial Highway Pavement Rehabilitation Project
2. CIP No. 24-05 Lakewood Boulevard Pavement Rehabilitation Project
3. Washburn Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project
4. CIP No. 26-04 FY 2025-2026 Alley Rehabilitation Project Our team is enthusiastic about the opportunity to build on our past partnership with the City to deliver cost-effective, high -quality improvements that will enhance safety and extend the service life for your roadway network.
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• Legal Name: RKA Consulting Group
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Walnut, CA, 91789
• Contact: (909) 594-9702
• Email: [email protected]
•Founded: 1981 — 44 years of Service
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Identification: #95-3759733
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• Small Business License: _Q
RKA is proudly owned and led by three principals, David Gilbertson, P.E., T.E., P.L.S. (President), Cody Howing, P.E., QSD (Director of Engineering), and Raymond Tao, P.E., CBO, CASp (Director of Building and Safety), who are actively involved in every project we serve. Together, we collectively bring decades of expertise and experience serving municipal clients, remaining accessible, and committed to setting high standards across every project.
Founded in 1981, RKA Consulting Group (RKA), is a California- based multidisciplinary civil engineering and municipal services firm. We specialize in civil engineering design and municipal infrastructure improvements, with pavement rehabilitation, street and drainage upgrades, and ADA complaint pedestrian enhancements serving as a core expertise. Our team also has comprehensive experience in stormwater management and sewer system design, giving us clear insight of the City's need for sustainable drainage solutions that protect neighborhoods and extend pavement life.
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Re: Proposal for the Professional Engineering Services for Capital Improvement Project Nos. 22-05, -0, 6-04 —RFP No. 25-1 — Page 2 of 2
We value our existing partnership with the City of Downey are pleased that the City successfully implemented our recommended over asphalt rubber aggregate membrane (ARAM) pavement system, an alternative to traditional reconstruction reconstruction or mill -and -overlay treatments on the City's, "Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. 22-20 Residential Streets Pavement Rehabilitation Project — Area 5." Building on that success, our goal is to leverage a wide variety of pavement repair and maintenance strategies including ARAM, to best suit the project needs.
We do this while being mindful of budget limitations and constructability challenges. Our design team is cognizant to incorporate drainage upgrades, ADA improvements, and detailed Plans, Specifications, & Estimate (PS&E) packages for each of the four project segments.
As Principal -in -Charge, I, Cody Howing, P.E., QSD, am authorized to negotiate and execute any contracts on behalf of the firm. I will also provide ongoing quality oversight and strategic advisement throughout the project to ensure we meet and exceed the City's expectations. I am committed to maintaining a strong relationship with the City and can be reached at [email protected] or (909) 594-9702 for any coordination, inquiries, or project -related discussions.
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Receipt of Addenda: RKA acknowledges receipt of all addenda issued by the City.
Proposal Validity: This proposal shall remain valid for 120 days from the date of submittal to allow staff evaluation and City Council award.
Authority to Bind: As Principal -in -Charge, Cody Howing, PE, QSD is an authorized representative of RKA Consulting Group and is legally authorized to bind the firm in all contractual matters related to this proposal.
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From our previous ARAM resurfacing project with the City, we will continue to implement the features of success, and continue to seek new opportunities to streamline project delivery without sacrificing quality. We plan to apply these revisions while evaluating each street segment for treatment options that extend pavement life and reduce life -cycle maintenance costs. We also recognize that several of the street segments serve heavily trafficked commercial and industrial areas, including the Coca Cola manufacturing facility and neighboring businesses. Our team will be prioritize collaborating closely with City staff, residents, and business operators and prioritize early communication and coordination to minimize disruption throughout construction.
The City will significantly benefit from this multi -project effort through enhanced public safety, improved roadway aesthetics and a more enjoyable driving experience for all who travel through the community each day. We hope to be your valued partner to support these great efforts.
Thank you for your consideration. We remain invested in strengthening our trusted partnership, and are eager for the opportunity to collaborate further in delivering impactful, lasting results for your roadway network.
Sincerely,
RKA Consulting Group
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Cody Homg,;P.E., QSD
Principal-in-Charge/Owner/Director of Engineering
[email protected] I Direct: (909) 532-5031
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Our team is well -positioned to deliver this scope of services, having successfully partnered with the City of Downey on Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. 22-20 Residential Streets Pavement Rehabilitation Project- Area 5. We are pleased that this project design successfully implemented our recommended ARAM pavement system as an alternative to traditional reconstruction or mill -and -overlay treatments for the restoration of these residential streets.
Building on that success, our goal is to apply effective pavement repair strategies including ARAM in project areas where conditions allow, delivering long-lasting pavement performance with significant cost savings. Additionally, with our past partnership, we are familiar with the City's standards, review processes, and community expectations. This prior work gives our team first-hand insight into the City's pavement network, existing drainage constraints, and the importance of balancing long-lasting pavement performance with cost-effective construction.
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• Extend pavement service life and improve the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) for individual street segments and the overall network.
• Improve drainage within alleys and critical cross -gutters to reduce standing water and future maintenance needs.
• Upgrade pedestrian facilities by repairing or replacing sidewalks, curb ramps, and cross -gutters to meet current ADA standards and enhance safety for all users. • Rehabilitate or reconstruct gutters and other concrete elements where deterioration threatens roadway longevity.
• Enhance roadway aesthetics and driving quality for residents, visitors, and the many workers who travel through the City each day.
Because this effort involves four distinct project areas with common goals, we will tailor our technical approach to the specific needs of each segment while maintaining consistent quality and efficiency across the entire scope of work. For example, some of the project segments experience heavy truck traffic and industrial loading located on Washburn Road, creating accelerated pavement wear and unique design demands. Our team recognizes these factors and will focus on evaluating soil conditions and pavement materials to develop asphalt mix designs suitable for heavy axle loading. This approach will support a finished project that minimizes future maintenance costs.
Our proven experience with the City, combined with a collaborative management style and disciplined QA/QC procedures (See Section ), ensures that the design and plans, specifications, and estimates will deliver durable, safe, and attractive streets that serve the community well into the future.
Phase
Key Deliverables
Team Lead
Treatment
Pavement Condition Report, ARAM vs.
Cesar Ortiz, PE,
Recommendation
Reconstruction Analysis, recommended
TE, QSD
pavement sections
Design
Drainage Improvements, ADA Sidewalk
Cesar Ortiz, PE,
Upgrade Plans, 30/60/90% plan sets
TE, QSD
Plans, Specs & Estimate
60% / 90% / Final PS&E, Cost Estimate
Cesar Ortiz, PE,
TE, QSD
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Task
Approach & Key Actions
Key Deliverables
Timeline/Due
Date
Task NO. 1-
• Conduct kickoff meeting with City
• Kickoff meeting
Ongoing
Project
staff to confirm goals,
agenda and minutes
throughout
Management
communication protocols, and
• Detailed project
project
schedule.
schedule and monthly
• Prepare a detailed project
updates
schedule with monthly updates.
• Ongoing progress
• Provide proactive communication
reports
and schedule status reports
throughout design.
Task NO. 2-
• Review existing pavement
• Street/alley list with
Due 2 weeks
Street Selection
condition data and utilize the
limits
following
Pavement Management System
• Recommended
Notice to
(PMS) database as a guide.
treatment type for
Proceed
• Perform field inspections of
each project/
candidate streets/alleys to confirm
segment
data accuracy.
• Rough cost estimate
• Recommend inclusion of street
segments for CIP 26-04, including
treatment type and rough cost
estimate.
Task NO. 3-
• Research City records and collect
• Field survey results
Due 4 weeks
Preliminary
existing utility data.
and notes
following
Design
• Perform topographic survey with
• Preliminary street
completion of
subconsultant and identify control
improvement plans
Task 2
monuments.
• Cross -sections of
• Evaluate geometric configuration
existing and
of streets/intersections.
proposed pavement
• Assess required ADA upgrades
surfaces, including
(ramps, driveways, crossings)
slopes and elevations
• Photograph locations require
• Utility notices and
special design attention.
utility response log
• Conduct utility search and log
responses and address conflicts
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Approach & Key Actions
Key Deliverables
Timeline/Due
Date
Task NO. 4-
- Prepare 60% design plans in
- 60% construction
Due 4 weeks
Prepare 60%
AutoCAD per City standards and
plans (PDF 24x36)
following
Design Plans
guidelines.
- Preliminary
completion of
- Preliminary engineer's cost
engineer's cost
Task 3
estimate for all recommended
estimate (MS
improvements. Accepted in
Excel and PDF 8
electronic formats (MS Excel and
1/2" x 11
PDF 8 1/2" x 11 ")
Task NO. 5-
- Prepare 90% design plans,
- Intermediate utility
Due 3 weeks
Prepare 90%
technical specifications, and
notices and utility
following City's
Design Plans,
engineer's estimate
response log.
review/approval
Technical
- Issue intermediate utility notices
- 90% construction
of 60% plans
Specifications &
and coordinate utility relocations
plans (PDF)
Engineer's
- Prepare unit -price engineer's
- Contract
Estimate
estimate in City -provided forms.
specifications
Submittal
(PDF)
- Engineer's
estimate
(Excel/PDF)
Task NO. 6-
Prepare 100% design plans,
- 100% construction
Due 2 weeks
Prepare 100%
technical specifications, and
plans (PDF)
following City's
Plans, Technical
engineer's estimate based on
- Contract
review/approval
Specifications and
City guidelines.
specifications
of 90% plans
Engineer's
(PDF)
Estimate
- Final engineer's
Submittal
estimate
(Excel/PDF)
Task NO. 7- Final
Issue final utility notices and
- Final utility notices
Due 1 week
100% PS&E and
coordinate utility relocations.
and utility
following City's
Bid Document
Provide digital AutoCAD files,
response log
review/approval
Submittal
final specifications, and
- 100% construction
of 100% PS&E
engineer's estimate for bidding.
plans (PDF &
AutoCAD)
- Final contract
specifications
(PDF)
- Final engineer's
estimate(Excel/PD
F).
Task NO. 8-
- Provide design support during
- Written responses
As needed
Construction
bidding and construction.
to bidder questions
during bidding
Support
- Respond to RFls, evaluate
and RFIs
and construction
design issues, and attend field
- Meeting notes and
meetings as requested by the
field coordination
City.
logs (as needed)
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Design Cost: $173,000
Construction Start Date: Estimated September 2022
RKA provided comprehensive engineering design services for the City of Downey's multi -phase Residential Streets Pavement Rehabilitation Program, covering Area 5, with the goal to extend pavement service life, improve surface conditions, and enhance ADA accessibility across a mix of collector and local streets within predominantly residential neighborhoods. RKA led field assessments, topographic surveying, project management, utility coordination, ADA compliance reviews, preliminary and final PS&E documents, and value -engineered street rehabilitation strategies such as slurry seal, cape seal, mill and overlay, and 4" full -depth reconstruction. We selected the ARAM system to support durability and cost-effective solution for the restoration of these streets. We managed coordination with utilities and proactively supported the City in prioritizing repairs based on budget constraints and PCI analysis, with the scope also including concrete spot repairs, sidewalk trip hazard mitigation, curb ramp upgrades, and drainage review. RKA worked closely with City staff from initial street selection in the Area 5 limits, through final bid -ready construction documents, ensuring constructability, cost efficiency, and minimal disruption to residents. Our construction support and engineering oversight ensured that all improvements were delivered to the highest standards of quality, fully aligned with City specifications and expectations.
Agency Project Reference
City of Downey: Matt Baumgardner, Director of Public Works [email protected] (562) 869-7331
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Our team provided comprehensive design engineering services for the Garey Avenue Rehabilitation project, helping the City of Pomona achieve its goals for mobility, beautification, and infrastructure reliability. The project improved roadway conditions, enhanced pedestrian access and routes, and introduced beautification elements that contributed to a more functional and attractive corridor. The team developed the Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) to convert the roadway into a four -lane divided street, incorporating new landscaped medians with irrigation improvements. As the lead consultant, we supported the urgent project requirements and funding deadlines to support the project funding compliance and reimbursements. By managing the project through design, compliance, and coordination with all stakeholders, including subconsultants, we delivered constructible, cost-efficient solutions which supported timely delivery and long-term community benefit.
Agency Project Reference
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Construction Completion Date: Approx. June 2024—Team supported design only RKA partnered with the City of Covina to provide civil engineering services including professional design, funding compliance management, construction support, and inspection services. The project involved resurfacing residential streets including Colver Place, Rimhurst Avenue, Ivescrest Avenue, Haller Street, Bridger Street, Glentana Street, Enid Avenue, Vogue Avenue, Janalinda Avenue, and Waterbury Avenue. The City requested cold milling and placement of new 4-inch asphalt concrete pavement, miscellaneous concrete improvements, and ADA curb ramp replacements. We led utility coordination by securing as-builts, identifying conflicts, and developing cost -savings strategies during design. We created tailored project exhibits and optimized plan sheets for clarity and contractor efficiency. Supported bidding and construction with responsive RFI handling, fair RFP processes, and oversight to minimize delays. Successfully delivered the project under budget, achieving durable infrastructure improvements and positive community satisfaction.
Agency Project Reference
City of Covina: Rafael Fajardo, City Engineer/Director of Public Works [email protected] 1 (626) 384-5489
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Recognized as a 2022 APWA Project of the Year, our team provided the design and construction management services for this "complete street" pavement rehabilitation project. The scope covered major collectors and arterials, including the full reconstruction of a two-mile portion of Valley Boulevard, utilizing a sustainable and durable method, Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) to restore the roadway. In addition to designing the signage and striping and storm drain improvements, we implemented pedestrian safety upgrades including ADA-compliant curb ramps and a Class IV cycle track, improving connectivity to Cal Poly Pomona and the neighboring communities. Throughout this project, we collaborated closely with the City and coordinated proactively with several agencies including Caltrans and Cal Poly Pomona. This project successfully restored the roadway network with a cost-effective and sustainable solution and delivered significant enhancements to accessibility and multimodal mobility throughout this high -traffic corridor.
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Leveraging our experience in various pavement rehabilitation projects, our team applies a disciplined QA/QC program to ensure all plans, specifications, and estimates are accurate, constructible, and delivered on schedule. From project kickoff through final submittal, our approach prioritizes coordination across engineering disciplines, structured communication, proactive schedule management, and independent constructibility reviews. Our Senior Project Manager, Bobby Lin, PE, QSD, will be the dedicated QA/QC Manager for this project. Bobby will review each phase, providing objective review and formal sign -off to maintain the highest standards of quality and compliance with City requirements.
Phase
Purpose
Lead Responsibility
Key Deliverables
Project Kickoff & Discipline
Align scope, confirm standards, establish communication Project Manager with
Kickoff agenda, contact
Coordination
protocols amongst City staff, subconsultants for survey, and QAJQC oversight
list, communication plan
geotechnical teams.
Design Integration
Maintain consistency across all design disciplines and
Project Manager,
Updated plan sheets,
resolve conflicts early.
Design Engineers
issue resolution log
Track milestones and critical path, adjust resources to Project Manager
Bi-weekly schedule
Schedule Monitoring
maintain the project timeline.
verified by QA/QC
updates, risk log
Manager
Internal Quality Reviews
Disciplinespecific.checks of calculations, ADA upgrades, QNQC Manager
Redlined drawings,
drainage criteria, and treatment recommendations.
design checklists
Evaluate bid readiness, cost efficiency, and construction Principal -in -Charge,
Constructibilo report,
Constructibility Review
feasibility prior to final submittal.
approved by QA/QC
cost reconciliation
Manager
Final IDS Verification
Confirm compliance with City standards and verify
QNQC Manager
Final sign -off sheet,
completeness of plans, specifications, and estimates.
compliance checklist
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• Project Management: We will ensure all meeting agendas, minutes, and action items are clearly documented, reviewed and distributed timely.
• Survey Verification: RKA will coordinate with subconsultant, confirm right-of-way limits, and review their schedule for consistency with the project schedule and integrate updates as needed.
• ADA Compliance: Confirm sidewalk grades, curb ramps, detectable warnings, and path -of -travel clearances meet current ADA and Public Right -of -Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) requirements.
• Schedule Management: We will conduct regular schedule reviews to track actual progress against planned timelines and identify potential delays early. We will ensure key milestones are clearly defined, achievable, and aligned with City goals and contractual obligations. • Constructibility Review: Evaluate staging, phasing, and contractor access to reduce change orders and field conflicts.
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Key Personnel CONSULTING GROUP
Our project team brings a balance of principal -level oversight and hands-on technical expertise.
Each key staff member has direct experience delivering pavement rehabilitation and ADA compliance projects for local cities. The team structure ensures responsive communication, efficient design, and timely delivery of all PS&E packages.
Name/Title
Role & Responsibilities
Relevant Experience
Cody Howing,
Principal -in -Charge
18+ years of experience delivering a
PE, QSD
diverse range of civil engineering projects
Authorized to negotiate and
including active transportation, roadway
Owner, Director
sign contracts, able to make
and pavement rehabilitation, and signing
of Engineering
decisions and represent the
and striping projects local municipalities.
company without any
Comparable projects include managing the
limitations. Cody will provide
City of Downey's CIP 22-20- Residential
oversight and direction and be
Streets Pavement Rehabilitation —Area 5
a valued resource, specifically
and overseeing Garey Avenue
with his past City experience
Rehabilitation- Aliso Street to Monterey
and knowledge for the ARAM
Ave in Pomona (Section 3).
method.
Cesar Ortiz, PE,
Project Manager
10+years of civil engineering experience,
TE, QSD
Resident of Downey
with a wide range of roadway improvement
efforts, including pavement rehabilitation,
Engineering
Primary City contact; manages
signing and striping improvements, ADA
Manager
schedule and task deliverables.
compliance upgrades, and intersection
Will partner closely with City
enhancement. Projects include street
staff and QA/QC Manager.
rehabilitation on Malvern Avenue and
Manage budget and
Orangethrope Street in Buena Park, Garey
subconsultants. Leads
Avenue Rehabilitation project for City of
pavement design, ARAM
Pomona (Section 3) and B Street
analysis, drainage integration,
Rehabilitation in La Verne which included
and plan production.
the demolition of existing infrastructure and
construction of new sidewalks, ADA-
compliant curb ramps, and new
intersection bulb outs. Currently managing
the City of Buena Park's 4th Street
Upsizing project and a few other local park
projects
Michael Lee, PE,
Alternate Project Manager
13+ years of civil infrastructure projects,
QSD
Same as Project Manager.
managing design development, PS&E for
large-scale, complex projects such as
Municipal
street rehabilitation including Major Street
Services
Rehabilitation — 2015 Metro Call Project
Manager
completed in 2022 for the City of Pomona.
(Section 3). Currently managing Walnut's
La Puente Road Rehabilitation Project.
Project consist of an ARAM system 3
application along with concrete
improvements and signing and striping.
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Rolle & Responsibilities
Relevant Experience
Bobby Lin, PE,
QA/QC Manager
15+ years of managing civil design and
QSD
infrastructure projects including street and
Senior Project
Conducts milestone reviews,
pavement rehabilitation. Bobby's extensive
Manager
verifies PS&E compliance,
knowledge and experience in similar projects,
signs final submittals.
like Chino Hills Parkway Pavement
Rehabilitation and 2023-24 Annual Arterial
Pavement Rehabilitation project in Burbank,
give him the skillset to provide quality
assurance and compliance management to
this project. Currently managing the Valley
Blvd Pavement Rehabilitation project in the
City of Walnut, which will include multiple
pavement restoration methods including mill &
overlay and pavement reconstruction.
Bob Kelsoe,
Survey Subconsultant
30+years; CA Professional Land Surveyor- LS
PE, PLS
#6957 Resume provided in this Section.
Kelsoe &
Field survey, monument
Associates
identification, base mapping.
Currently providing surveying services to
various projects in Pomona, Buena Park, and
City of Industry.
Brett Anderson,
Geotechnical Subconsultant
30+ years; CA PE # RCE 45389
PE
Resume provided in this Section.
Sladden
Pavement core testing, soils
Engineering
analysis, treatment
recommendations.
The table below identifies each key project role and the estimated percentage of time they will devote to this project to meet the Cit 's expedited schedule.
Project Role
Estimated bevel of
Primary Responsibilities
�,
Effort (/o of Project)
Strategic and technical direction. Resource and
Principal -in -Charge
15%
advisor. Authorized to bind contracts and
represent RKA.
Primary City contact; oversees schedule,
Project Manager
70%
QA/QC, and budget. Pavement design, ARAM
analysis, drainage integration
QA/QC Manager
15%
Conducts milestone reviews and final PS&E
verification
Survey
Field survey and base mapping
Subconsultant
80%
Geotechnical
Pavement cores, soils analysis, treatment
Subconsultant
80%
recommendations
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Professional Summary
Cody A owing, RE., QSD, is a licensed civi I engineer with over 18 years of experience in municipal engineering, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) management, NPIDES compliance and storm -water management. As Director of Engineering and Principal at RKA Consulting Group, Cody manages the team, advises on project strategies, and provides guidance to ensure the successful delivery of aLL projects. Cody currently holds leadership roles as City Engineer for the cities of Duarte and La Verne, managing capital budgets, infrastructure design, construction, assessment districts and development reviews. Additionally, his expertise includes roadway improvements, traffic signal design, grading, and Land development. Cody brings an extensive regulatory requirements. Cody is a trusted partner and experienced resource for developing and adhere to at[ regulatory standards.
° City Engineer, [|kesmfDUarte@ndLBVerne: Responsible for the Chv'nCapital Improvement Program (C|P). including the design, infrastructure planning, budgeting, and implementation of all capital projects. RHSpon8ibiBfOrCOOrdinadOnvvithdev8iOperS'revievvspianGforrnUniCipa[ compliance, and serves as the primary point of contact and Liaison for stakeholders and staff.
As City Engineer, he serves as technical advisor to city Leadership, attends council and public meetings, and takes a proactive approach to addressing resident concerns. ° Capital Improvement Project (C|P)NO.22-2OReSidentiaiSt[BetsP@v8OOeDtRehBbiLit@ti8n Project — Area 5,City DfDowney: Managed and provided comprehensive engineering design services for the City of Downey's mutti-phase Residential Streets Pavement Rehabilitation Program, covering Area 5, with the goat to extend pavement service Life, improve surface conditions, and enhance ADA accessibility across a mix of collector and local streets within predominantly residential neighborhoods. Recommended the City to select the ARAM system to support durability and COSt-8ff8CtiV8 SOiUtiOD for the [8StO[8tiOD of these St[88tS. ° Major Street Rehabilitation, City ofPomona: Managed comprehensive street rehabilitation including pavement overlays, cold central plant recycling, median construction, landscaping, and infiltration trench installation. Coordinated with partners such as CaLtrans, SCRAA, and Local businesses, with a focused approach to residents to ensure smooth project execution and S@tiSf@cdOO.
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Cesar Ortiz, RE., T.E., QSD, has over 10 years of experience in civil engineering, managing public infrastructure design projects throughout Southern California. As Engineering Manager at RKA, he has Led a wide range of roadway improvement efforts, including pavement rehabilitation, signing and striping improvements, ADA compliance upgrades, and intersection enhancements. Cesar's expertise spans to storm drain systems, water and sewer infrastructure, grading design, and traffic Buena Park, Cesar managed the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Currently, Cesar serves as the Deputy City Engineer for the City of Baldwin Park, with primary focus on land development and City engineering services. Serving as a key resource for quality assurance and control, Cesar provides technical advisement and strategic direction to address project challenges, implement best practices and guide subconsuLtants, with a focus on aligning outcomes with the City's goals and ensuring project success.
Deputy City Engineer, City of Baldwin Park: Contract Deputy City Engineer, supervising all land development review, issues grading permits, and administering subdivision reviews to ensure compliance and smooth coordination between multiple stakeholders including developers, planning, building and public works departments.
Garey Avenue Rehabilitation Project, City of Pomona: Provided strategic direction for the design of over two miles of roadway construction including median improvements, Lighting upgrades, the rehabilitation of 8 traffic signals and the implementation of a Class 11 bike Lanes. Collaborated with Caltrans to manage and coordinate improvements within the designated right-of-way, contributing to the effective management of a key intersection segment.
B Street Rehabilitation Project, City of La Verne: Managed PS&E for this project which included the demolition of existing infrastructure and the construction of new sidewalks, intersection bulb -outs, and ADA-comphant curb ramps, enhancing both pedestrian safety and accessibility.
Partnered cLoselywith the City and other agencies to support each phase of the project, including the installation of new curbs and gutters, fresh asphalt pavement, and thoughtfully designed iGDdSC@piRg.
Awards
ASCE: 2025- Los Angeles Section - Outstanding Civil Engineer in Private Sector ASCE: 2025 - Orange County Chapter- Civil Engineer of the Year, Private Sector A9CE:2025-M[ABChapter- Outstanding Civil Engineer inPrivate Sector AP\8/A: 2O24-Southern California Chapter - Emerging Leader ofthe Year 12 Docusign Envelope ID: B2B67E62-5E5B-405D-9201-65C75E6AD290 •
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Michael Lee, P.E., QSD, is a licensed civil engineer with over 13 years of expertise in municipal infrastructure projects. Michael leads design development, plan preparation, and cost estimating for many of our city clients, while also providing in -office hours several times a week to closely partner with municipal staff. His portfolio includes large-scale, complex projects such as street rehabilitation, sewer and stormwater design, bicycle lane enhancements, and pedestrian crossing improvements and most recently, roundabouts.
Known for his proactive, solutions -focused approach, Michael delivers strategic, cost-effective design solutions to challenging conditions, including utility conflicts and traffic signal integration, ensuring project goals are met without compromising efficiency or safety. He brings specialized expertise in federal and state compliance, including Caltrans LAPM processes, HSIP programs, labor compliance, and grant management, positioning him as a trusted partner in achieving regulatory alignment and maximizing funding opportunities. Michael's diverse background and collaborative style make him a valuable asset in delivering infrastructure improvements that enhance mobility, safety, and community quality of life.
• Complete Streets, Major Street 2015 Metro Call Project, City of Pomona: APWA Project of the Year (222): Managed the $9.9M "Complete Street" project, including paving restoration, pedestrian improvements, and a bi-directional Class IV cycle track with bike -only signals. The project featured the full reconstruction of Valley Boulevard using sustainable Full Depth Reclamation (FDR).
Coordinated with Caltrans and Cal Poly Pomona, managed change orders within limits, and ensured successful grant reimbursement.
• District 4 And 5 Rehabilitation Project, City of Pomona: Served as Project Manager and led coordination for all federal compliance with federal construction authorization and CEQA/NEPA environmental clearances. Managed the design for concrete repair, asphalt overlay, and right-of-way clearances to ensure timely completion of critical rehabilitation efforts. • Street Residential Resurfacing - Colver Rimhurst Bridger Glentana et at Project- Phase 1, City of Covina: Managed the design, led funding compliance management, construction support, and inspection services. Developed cost -savings strategies during design for the resurfacing residential streets and tailored project exhibits and optimized plan sheets for clarity and contractor efficiency.
Supported bidding and construction with responsive RFI handling, fair RFP processes, and oversight to minimize delays.
• Duarte Active Transportation Safety Project, City of Duarte: Led project management to ensure federal funding compliance, collaborating with several agencies including Caltrans and the California Transportation Commission (CTC). The project included sidewalk improvements and striping upgrades with new bike lanes to enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety. 14
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CONSULTING GROU
Kelsoe
&Associates
SubconsuLtant Partner Land
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Robert Ketsoe, PLS JIUKELSOEJ
Professional Summary
Robert Kelose, PLS is a Licensed Land Surveyor with over three decades of experience in the land surveying industry. He earned his licensure in 1993 and, in 1994, co-founded Kelsoe & Associates, where he currently serves as President. Under her leadership, the firm has grown from a single employee to a team of 25 professionals operating eight fully equipped survey crews. Kelsoe & Associates specializes in providing comprehensive land surveying services to municipalities and public agencies across Southern California, including design surveys, engineering support, and construction staking.
Robert brings deep expertise in public works infrastructure projects, right-of-way engineering, and expert witness consulting. His commitment to precision, reliability, and client service has positioned Kelsoe & Associates as a trusted partner in the region's development and infrastructure initiatives.
>> City of Covina, Covina Heights Resurfacing Project
>> City of Covina, Street Resurfacing - Clover et at
>> City of Duarte, ATP Cycle 4 Duarte Pedestrian Access >> City of Duarte, Striping Improvements Duarte & Highland >> City of Duarte, Huntington Drive Survey & Utility Research >> City of Duarte, Royal Oaks Stop Sign Warrant Analysis >> City of La Verne, Mainiero Square Improvements
>> City of La Verne, Public Safety Parking Enhancements >> City of La Verne, Arrow Hwy Urban Greening Grant Project City of La Verne, White Avenue Street Rehabilitation
>> City of Norco, Valley View- 3rd to 4th
>> City of Norco, Fourth Street- Slerra Avenue to Temescal Avenue >> City of Pomona, Street Rehabilitation Districts 4 and 5 >> City of Pomona, Cycle 4 ATP
>> City of Pomona, Garey Avenue Rehabilitation - Aliso to Monterrey Avenue >> City of San Dimas, Horsethief Canyon Equestrian Center Improvements ip
SUbcOnsU|taDfPartner -Ge0techn'ca|Services
Brett Anderson, RE.,has over 30 years of geotechnical experience since receiving his Master of Science in Geotechnical Engineering. Brett's knowledge and expertise includes "hands-on" experience. This includes valuable design and construction experience on all types of projects ° Large and small Land developments,
~ various developments for commercial and residential purposes, • Hospitals,
° GchOOi3,
• Airports.
° Bridges,
• Waste -water reclamation facilities
Experience
ASPrincipal G80i8ChniCGiEngineer hJ[8i8dd8nEngineering:
° Authors and reviews g8Oi8ChniC8iengineering v3pOrtS8ndpnOp0S8iS ° Manages the subsurface exploration operations for these studies ° Initiates Laboratory testing
° Performs engineering analysis OfLaboratory data, and
° Provides design parameters for site preparation, foundations, and other improvements relevant to the projects
- Manages the Indio office and SLadden Engineering's Coachella valley operations.
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CONSULTING GROUP
The following team members, are committed as the primary team to support the City of Downey for the four CIP Pavement Rehabilitation projects. We partner closely with trusted subconsultants, outlined below, and will be responsible for coordination and project deliverables.
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RKA maintains an engineering department comprised of 18 professionals, including engineers, designers, construction managers, and support personnel. The projects listed below will not impact our ability to meet the City's project schedule for these rehabilitation project. Resources can be shifted as needed to ensure on -time delivery.
% Complete &
Impact on
Project Name/Client
Anticipated
Key Staff
Proposed Project
Completion
Fiscal Year 25-26
15% Complete
Project Manager- Bobby
No Conflict, separate
Roadway Pavement
Lin, PE,QSD
team supporting
Rehabilitation
Completion
primary
Estimated:
Support Team- Tyler
City of Artesia
December 2025
Jung
La Puente Road
100% Design
Project Manager Michael
No Conflict, separate
Rehabilitation
Complete
Lee, PE, QSD
team supporting
STPL-5353(01 1)
primary
Construction starting
City of Walnut
November 2025
Valley Boulevard
20% Complete
Project Manager- Bobby
Managed workload,
Pavement
Lin, PE, TE, QSD
schedule allows for
Rehabilitation,
Completion
full commitment
Estimated: April 2026
Design Engineer -
City of Walnut
Samuel Kala, EIT
4th Street Sewer
30% Complete
Project Manager- Cesar
Managed workload,
Upsizing
Ortiz, PE, TE, QSD
schedule allows for
Completion
full commitment
City of Buena Park
Estimated: End of
Design Engineer- Diego
Nov. 2025
Diego, EIT
M.
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Docusian Envelope ID: B2B67E62-5E5B-405D-9201-65C75E6AD290 This proposal includes four distinct projects, each with its own scope, budget, and final Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E) package. While the overall process and milestone schedule are consistent across the group, our team recognizes that site conditions, pavement treatments, and drainage needs will vary by location. We will manage each project as a separate assignment, tracking budgets individually, preparing a dedicated PS&E set for each, and coordinating with the City to ensure that the unique needs of each project are fully addressed while maintaining efficiency across the entire effort.
Key elements of our approach include:
• Early and ongoing coordination with the City's Project Manager and staff to confirm priorities, establish design criteria, and streamline reviews.
• A detailed Project Work Plan (Section 7) and QA/QC program (Section 4) to ensure each deliverable meets City standards for accuracy, quality, and timeliness. • Integration of survey, geotechnical, drainage, and pavement design disciplines to produce cost-effective, constructible solutions.
• Strict project management of the City's milestone schedule, aligning our internal tracking with the specific deliverable dates outlined in the RFP to commit to on -time submittals.
Project Key Elements
Pavement Rehabilitation
RKA performed a pre -proposal site visit to note the existing pavement conditions along the corridors . Various forms of pavement distress/failure including alligator and longitudinal/transverse cracking, ravel ing/surface disintegration, and weathering were noted on Imperial Highway, Lakewood Boulevard and Washburn Road as shown in Figure 1 and 2 below.
Figure 1: Eastbound Imperial
Hwy, near easterly city limits
Figure 2: Westbound Washburn Rd,
West of Pangborn Ave
RKA understands that the primary objective of this project is to develop a pavement rehabilitation design that restores structural integrity, enhances rider quality, and extends pavement life, all while remaining within the City's defined construction budget. The current pavement conditions along Imperial Hwy, Lakewood Blvd, Washburn Rd and all other alleys warrant a full depth reconstruction of the pavement section.
In support of the pavement rehabilitation design, Sladden Engineering will perform a geotechnical investigation, including 42 pavement core samples across Imperial Hwy, Lakewood Blvd, and Washburn Rd. to evaluate existing structural section performance, subgrade conditions and material properties. The investigation will result in a report with three rehabilitation alternatives per project, incorporating a Traffic Index (TI), R-Value testing, and a cost -benefit comparison for each option. 19
Docusian Envelope ID: B2B67E62-5E5B-405D-9201-65C75E6AD290 In collaboration with City staff and the findings from the geotechnical report, the appropriate treatment will be taken into final design that balances performance, cost, and constructability.
Our firms has had great success rehabilitating street sections that are good candidates for a full reconstruct by introducing an interlayer of Asphalt -Rubber Aggregate Membrane (ARAM) between the base and the new asphalt overlay. The ARAM creates a flexible, waterproof barrier between old and new pavement layers, absorbing the stresses caused by heavy traffic loads and temperature fluctuations, effectively delaying reflective cracking from showing up at the surface. This method is just as effective at prolonging the pavement life as a full reconstruct with only a portion of the repair needed. RKA believes Imperial Hwy, Lakewood Blvd, and Washburn would be excellent candidates for the System 3 Application of ARAM (Figure 3) which consists of a cold mill, a leveling course, an ARAM interlayer and an ARHM overlay as shown in the figure below.
0,1* - 0A7'
ARAM ARHM-GG
EXIST. A.C. 314" -'1""
LEVELING COURSE
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Figure 3: Typical System 3 ARAM Application
During our pre -proposal site visit, we noticed recently constructed or on -going construction that might have an impact on this project as listed below.
• CIP No. 14-14B — Woodruff Ave. from Washburn Rd. to Foster Ave. — New pavement section and medians with landscaping were constructed earlier this year. The intersection of Imperial Hwy. and Woodruff Ave. is already improved so the impact of this project will be less. Our design will join with new pavement limits along Imperial Hwy. and Washburn Rd. • Firestone Blvd. and Lakewood Blvd Intersection — Intersection improvements are on -going.
Our team will be mindful of these improvements and will integrate with our design plans as necessary.
The City has identified multiple alleys to include as part of this project. We have identified several others within the same vicinity that are candidates for repair. All of these alleys are in due for repair and restoration and have a very low Pavement Condition Index (PCI) rating. Given the required repair will most likely be full reconstruction and the budget is set at $1 M, it is likely that only a portion of these alleys will be cost feasible for inclusion in the project. RKA will prepare rough construction cost estimates to determine which alleys to include in the design. In this proposal fee, we budgeted enough to survey and design all alleys identified by the City, up to 4,600 linear feet of centerline.
Concrete Improvements
Once the pavement treatment option has been solidified, our team will complete a field walk to identify deficient concrete sidewalk, curb and gutters, curb ramps and cross gutters to include in the scope as the remaining budget permits. Our focus will be to upgrade deficient facilities to ADA compliance and to remove any tripping hazards that might exist, a few site photos are noted as Figure 4 and 5. We will also make note of any locations with standing water particularly within the gutter and use the topographic survey to determine if water flow can be improved with removal and replacement of the existing curb and gutters. Although not all driveways can be replaced, RKA will make note of any driveways in poor condition for potential replacement.
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Hwy, West of Dunrobin Avenue
Figure 5: Northeast corner of Imperial Hwy and
Benedict Avenue
A preliminary field review has identified numerous ADA compliance deficiencies along all street segments, which will be addressed as part of this project. Observed issues include:
Imperial Hwy
• Northeast corner of Imperial Hwy. and Benedict Ave. — pedestrian curb ramp will need to be reconstructed to ADA standards.
• Southwest corner of Imperial Hwy. and Adenmoor Ave. — pedestrian curb ramp will need to be reconstructed to ADA standards. If pavement repairs stop where the PCC pavement begins, this ramps does not need to be upgraded.
• Lifted sidewalk throughout that can either be replaced or grinded to remove the tripping hazard.
Washburn Road
• Southeast corner of Washburn Rd. and Pangborn Ave.— pedestrian curb ramp will need to be reconstructed to ADA standards.
• Southwest corner of Washburn Rd. and Pangborn Ave. — pedestrian curb ramp is missing. A new curb ramp will need to be constructed.
• Approximately 300 linear feet of missing sidewalk on south side of Washburn Rd between Woodruff Ave. and Pangborn Ave.
• Approximately 200 linear feet of missing sidewalk on the north side of Washburn Rd. between Woodruff Ave. and Pangborn Ave.
• Southwest corner of Washburn Rd. and Cornuta Ave. — pedestrian curb ramp will need to be reconstructed to ADA standards.
• Southwest and southeast corner of Washburn Rd. and Eastbrook Ave. — pedestrian curb ramps will need to be reconstructed to ADA standards.
• Southwest and southeast corner of Washburn Rd. and Dunrobin Ave. — pedestrian curb ramps will need to be reconstructed to ADA standards.
• Lifted sidewalk throughout that can either be replaced or grinded to remove the tripping hazard.
Lakewood Blvd
• All curb ramps along this corridor appear to be ADA compliant. • Minimal repairs are needed for deteriorating sidewalk, curb, and cross gutters.
A separate signing and striping plan will be developed for CIP 22-05 Imperial Hwy and CIP 24-05 Lakewood Boulevard. Signing and striping for the CIP 26-04 Alleys and Washburn Road will be shown on the improvement plans since striping improvements are minimal. The plans will be in accordance with the latest MUTCD and Caltrans standards. 21
Docusign Envelope ID: B2B67E62-5E5B-405D-9201-65C75E6AD290 Our team is experienced in delivering municipal street improvement projects on streamlined schedules, and we have established procedures to ensure deadlines are consistently met. By working proactively and collaboratively with the City, we help ensure contract documents are delivered on time, even when schedules are tight or changes come up mid -project. For the CIP No. 26-04 FY 2025-2026 Alley Rehabilitation Project, to maintain progress within the expedited schedule, our team recommends going straight to a 90% review for the first submittal to keep delivery on track. (See chedle in this Section)
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Field Support and Proactive Site Visits: In addition to our design team's field visits, we will leverage our intern team to perform proactive site visits, collect photos, and document field conditions at the City's direction to reduce turnaround time and prevent delays,. This approach provides up-to-date information for the design staff without diverting senior technical personnel from priority design tasks, ensuring that potential issues are identified early and addressed before they impact the critical path.
Integrated Milestone Schedule: At project kickoff, we develop a detailed critical -path schedule that mirrors the City's required deliverable dates. This schedule identifies all major tasks (survey, geotechnical coordination, 60/90% design, QA/QC, and final PS&E) and assigns clear responsibilities and review periods.
• Bi-Weekly Status Reviews: The Project Manager and QA/QC Manager update the schedule every two weeks to track progress, flag risks, and adjust resources. Updates are shared with City staff to provide full transparency and collaboration throughout the project. • Dedicated Contract Support: Our marketing team assists with assembling contract documents, insurance certificates, addenda, and required forms, allowing the technical team to stay focused on design tasks and minimizing turnaround time for City approvals. • Proactive Scheduling and Subconsultant Coordination: We maintain a close partnership with our subconsultants and will proactively schedule their involvement to optimize our timeline and align our approach with the City's priorities. Initiate utility coordination, permitting, and environmental checks at project start to avoid downstream delays.
• Resource Reallocation: Our leadership team meets weekly to discuss resource planning and can change or move staffing around to support critical tasks as needed to support the project.
Our scheduling methods have been successfully applied on numerous fast -track municipal projects, including:
• Garey Avenue Rehabilitation, City of Pomona — The original design schedule approved by the City consisted of a 10 month design timeline. The City of Pomona had ARPA funding that was later assigned to this project. The funding source required us to be out to bid within 6 months of starting the design effectively shortening the design timeline by 40%.
Strategy: RKA mobilized additional design engineers to assist with the plans. Due to the shortened design timeline, we went out to bid with the 90% complete plans, specs and estimate while continuing to work on the design. Before the bid opening date, we issued addendums to replace the plan set with more complete plans. By doing this, we were able to solicit and receive bids for quantities that were satisfactory to get a contractor on board. By bidding it out using this strategy, we were able to effectively use ARPA funding before it expired. Both RKA and the City understood that change orders were bound to occur during construction and enough contingency was set aside to account for this. 0)
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PROJECT SCHEDULE RKA CONSULTING GROUP
CITY OF DOWNEY
CIP 22-05 IMPERIAL HWY PAVEMENT REHABILITATION
CIP 24-05 LAKEWOOD BLVD PAVEMENT REHABILITATION
WASHBURN ROAD REHABILITATION
ID ITask Name Duration Start Finish ( November December January February March 1 10
11 12
13 14
15 CITY OF DOWNEY CIP 22-05, CIP 24-05 &
124 days?Tue 10/28/25'
Fri 4/17/26mm�
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WASHBURN ROAD REHABILITATION
TASK 1 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT
114 days?
Tue 10/28/25
Fri 413126
1.1 PROJECT MANAGEMENT
47 days?
Tue 10/28/25
Wed 12/31/25
1.2 PROJECT KICKOFF MEETING
0 days
Tue 10/28/25
Tue 10/28/25 ® PROJECT KICK-OFF MEETING
1.3 PROJECT SCHEDULE UPDATES AND TRACKII
47 days?
Tue 10/28/25
Wed 12/31/25
1.4 PROJECT COORDINATION MEETING 60%
0 days
Tue 1/20/26
Tue 1/20/26
1.4 PROJECT COORDINATION MEETING 60% SUBMITTAL
SUBMITTAL
1.5 PROJECT COORDINATION MEETING 90%
0 days
Wed 2/25/26
Wed 2/25/26
1.5 PROJECT COORDINATION MEETING 90% SUBMITTAL
SUBMITTAL
1.6 PROJECT COORDINATION MEETING 100%
0 days
Thu 3/26/26
Thu 3/26/26
1.6 PROJECT COORDINATION MEETING 100% SUBMITTAL
SUBMITTAL
TASK 2 - PROJECT SCOPE PLANNING AND STREET
10 days
Wed 10/29/25
Tue 11/11/25
SELECTION
2.1 FIELD ASSESSMENT OF EXISTING
10 days
Wed 10/29/25
Tue 11/11/25
PAVEMENT CONDITIONS
2.2 REVIEW PMS REPORT
10 days
Wed 10/29/25
Tue 11/11/25)
TASK 3 - PRELIMINARY DESIGN
20 days,
Wed 11/12/25
Tue 1219/25
3.1 AS -BUILT RECORD RESEARCH
20 days
Wed 11/12/25
Tue 1219/25
3.2 TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEY
20 days
Wed 11/12/25
Tue 12/9/25
3.3 TREATMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
20 days
Wed 11/12/25
Tue 12/9/25
3.4 FIELD ASSESMENT OF CONCRETE,
20 days
Wed 11/12/25
Tue 12/9/25
DRAINAGE AND ADA ACCESSIBILITY
3.5 UTILITY AS -BUILT REQUESTS, NOTICES AND
20 days
Wed 11/12/25
Tue 12/9/25
COORDINATION
TASK 4 - 60% DESIGN PLANS
30 days?
Wed 12/10/25
Tue 1/20/26
4.1 IMPROVEMENT PLANS (PLAN & PROFILE)
20 days?
Wed 12/10/25
Tue 1/6/26
4.2 SIGNING AND STRIPING PLANS
20 days
Wed 12/10/25
Tue 1/6/26
4.3 PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S COST ESTIMATE
20 days?
Wed 12/10/25
Tue 1/6/26
60% PLANS AND ESTIMATE SUBMITTAL
0 days
Tue 1/6/26
Tue 1/6/26
® 60% PLANS AND
STIMATE SUBMITTAL
CITY REVIEW
10 days?
Wed 1/7/26
Tue 1/20/26
TASK 5 - 90% PS&E
26 days?
Wed 1/21/26
Wed 2/25/26
5.1 IMPROVEMENT PLANS (PLAN & PROFILE)
15 days?
Wed 1/21/26
Tue 2/10/26
5.2 SIGNING AND STRIPING PLANS
15 days
Wed 1/21/26
Tue 2/10/26
5.3 PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S COST ESTIMATE
15 days?
Wed 1/21/26
Tue 2/10/26
5.4 DRAFT SPECIFICATIONS
15 days?
Wed 1/21/26
Tue 2/10/26
90% PS&E SUBMITTAL
0 days
Wed 2/11/26
Wed 2/11/26
® 90% PS&E SUBMI
rTAL
CITY REVIEW
10 days?
Thu 2/12/26
Wed 2/25/26
TASK 6 - 100% DESIGN PS&E
21 days?
Thu 2126/26
Thu 3126126
6.1 IMPROVEMENT PLANS (PLAN & PROFILES)
10 days?
Thu 2/26/26
Wed 3/11/26
6.2 SIGNING AND STRIPING PLANS
10 days
Thu 2/26/26
Wed 3/11/26
6.3 PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S COST ESTIMATE
10 days?
Thu 2/26/26
Wed 3/11/26
6.4 DRAFT SPECIFICATIONS
10 days?
Thu 2/26/26
Wed 3/11/26
100% PS&E SUBMITTAL
0 days
Thu 3/12/26
Thu 3/12/26
® 100% PS&E SUBN
ITTAL
CITY REVIEW
10 days?
Fri 3/13/26
Thu 3/26/26
TASK 7 - FINAL PS&E
6 days?
Fri 3127/26
Fri 413/26
7.1 FINAL CONSTRUCTION PLAN SET
6 days?
Fri 3/27/26
Fri 4/3/26
7.2 CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS
6dyys
Fri 3/27/26
Fri 4/3/26
7.3 FINAL ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE
6 days?
Fri 3/27/26
Fri 4/3/26
FINAL PS&E SUBMITTAL
0 days
Fri 4/3/26
Fri 4/3/26
FINAL PS&E SUBMITTAL
7.4 FINAL UTILITY NOTICE
0 days
Fri 4/3/26
Fri 4/3/26
7.4 FINAL UTILITY NOTICE
TASK 8 - CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT
10 days?
Mon 4/6/26
Fri 4/17/26
Client: City of Downey
Date: 10/6/2025
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CIP 26-04 FY 2025-2026 ALLEY REHABILITATION
RKA CONSULTING GROUP
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52 days? Tue 10/28/25
Wed 1/7/26
1 TASK I - PROJECT MANAGEMENT
45 days?
Tue 10/28/25
Mon 12/29/25
2 1.1 PROJECT MANAGEMENT
47 days?
Tue 10/28/25
Wed 12/31/25
3 1.2 PROJECT KICKOFF MEETING
0 days
Tue 10/28/25
Tue 10/28/25lo PROJECT KICK-OFF MEETING
4 1.3 PROJECT SCHEDULE UPDATES AND TRACKII
47 days?
Tue 10/28/25
Wed 12/31/25
5 1.4 PROJECT COORDINATION MEETING 90%
0 days
Wed 12/10/25
Wed 12/10/25
1.4 PROJECT COORDINATION MEETING
90% SUBMITTAL
SUBMITTAL
6 1.5 PROJECT COORDINATION MEETING 100%
0 days
Wed 12/24/25
Wed 12/24/25
1.5 PROJECT COORDINATION MEETING 100% SUBMITTAL
SUBMITTAL
7 TASK 2 - PROJECT SCOPE PLANNING AND STREET
8 days
Wed 10/29/25
Fri 11/7125
SELECTION
8 2.1 FIELD ASSESSMENT OF EXISTING
8 days
Wed 10/29/25
Fri 11/7/25
PAVEMENT CONDITIONS
9 2.2 REVIEW PMS REPORT
8 days
Wed 10/29/25
Fri 11/7/25
10 ----
TASK 3 - PRELIMINARY DESIGN
33 days?
Wed 10/29/25
Fri 12/12/25
11 3.1 AS -BUILT RECORD RESEARCH
8 days
Wed 10/29/25
Fri 11/7/25)
12 3.2 TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEY
13 days?
Wed 10/29/25
Fri 11/14/25
13 3.3 TREATMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
18 days
Wed 10/29/25
Fri 11/21/25
14 3.4 FIELD ASSESMENT OF CONCRETE,
15 days
Mon 11/3/25
Fri 11/21/25
DRAINAGE AND ADA ACCESSIBILITY
—1-5
3.5 UTILITY AS -BUILT REQUESTS, NOTICES AND
30 days
Mon 11/3/25
Fri 12/12/25
COORDINATION
16-
TASK 4 - 60% DESIGN PLANS
10 days?
Mon 11/17/25
Fri 11/28125
17 4.1 IMPROVEMENT PLANS (PLAN & PROFILE)
10 days?
Mon 11/17/25
Fri 11/28/25
18 4.2 SIGNING AND STRIPING PLANS
10 days
Mon 11/17/25
Fri 11/28125
19 4.3 PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S COST ESTIMATE
10 days?
Mon 11/17/25
Fri 11/28/25
26---
TASK 5 - 90% PS&E
10 days?
Mon 12/1/25
Fri 12/12/25
21 5.1 IMPROVEMENT PLANS (PLAN & PROFILE)
5 days?
Mon 12/1/25
Fri 12/5/25
22 5.2 SIGNING AND STRIPING PLANS
5 days
Mon 12/1/25
Fri 12/5/25
23 5.3 PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S COST ESTIMATE
5 days?
Mon 12/1/25
Fri 12/5/25
24----
5.4 DRAFT SPECIFICATIONS
5 days?
Mon 12/1/25
Fri 12/5/25
25 90% PS&E SUBMITTAL
0 days
Fri 12/5/25
Fri 12/5/25
♦ 90% PS&E SUBMITTAL
26 CITY REVIEW
5 days?
Mon 12/8/25
Fri 12/12/25
27 TASK 6 - 100% DESIGN PS&E
10 days?
Mon 12/15/25
Fri 12/26125
28 6.1 IMPROVEMENT PLANS (PLAN & PROFILES)
5 days?
Mon 12/15/25
Fri 12/19/25
29 6.2 SIGNING AND STRIPING PLANS
5 days
Mon 12/15/25
Fri 12/19/25
30----
6.3 PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S COST ESTIMATE
5 days?
Mon 12/15/25
Fri 12/19/25
31 6.4 DRAFT SPECIFICATIONS
5 days?
Mon 12/15/25
Fri 12/19/25
32-
100% PS&E SUBMITTAL
0 days
Fri 12/19/25
Fri 12/19/25
100% PS&E SUBMITTAL
33 CITY REVIEW
5 days?
Mon 12/22/25
Fri 12/26/25
34----
TASK 7 - FINAL PS&E
3 days?
Mon 12/29/25
Wed 12131125
35 7.1 FINAL CONSTRUCTION PLAN SET
3 days?
Mon 12/29/25
Wed 12/31/25
36 7.2 CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS
3 days
Mon 12/29/25
Wed 12/31/25�
37 7.3 FINAL ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE
3 days?
Mon 12/29/25
Wed 12/31/25
38 7.4 FINAL UTILITY NOTICE
0 days
Mon 12/29/25
Mon 12/29/25
7.4 FINAL UTILITY NOTICE
39 _L TASK -CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT
5 days?
Thu 1/1/26
Wed 1/7/26
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Project Summary
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City of Downey Split
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Required Statements
The following statements are provided to satisfy RFP Sections 11 —15. Each subsection addresses the City's specific request.
11. Insurance Statement
RKA Consulting Group carries the insurance coverage required by the RFP, including General Liability, Professional Liability, and Workers' Compensation outlined in the Sample Professional Services Agreement. Certificate of Insurance will be provided upon award and contract issuance.
12. Request for Information, Proposed Changes, & Claims Statement • RKA Consulting Group affirms that it has no outstanding claims, pending litigation, or judgments that would impair its ability to perform the services described. • No exceptions or changes to the RFP terms are requested. • We will be available to the City and help resolve disputes and claims should they arise.
13. Failure to Perform
RKA Consulting Group has never been terminated for cause or failed to complete a municipal project.
14. Claims History
No claims have been filed against RKA Consulting Group within the past five (5) years related to similar work.
15. Additional Proposal Information
• Federal Tax ID: 95-3759733
• Business License No.: 53690
Authorized Principal -in -Charge: Cody Howing, PE:
represent RKA entity without any limitations.
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Suite E, Walnut, CA 91789
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