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achieve compatible designs, phasing of construction with existing or designed conditions, and timely delivery of the contract PS&E. Coordination may include, but not be limited to, coordination with Caltrans, FHWA, Regional Water Quality Control Board and other agencies.

The City will decide the manner in which the coordination of individual matters is undertaken. At the City’s option, coordination efforts may be performed by the Consultant’s direct contact, by the Consultant acting though the City or by the City only. When coordination efforts require Agreement, such Agreement shall be coordinated through the City.

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EXHIBIT B

SAMPLE PROPOSAL EVALUATION FORM
CONSULTANT/FIRM NAME:

Criteria Max Points Rating
Understanding of the work to be done 25
Experience with similar kinds of work 25
Quality of staff for work to be done 15
Capability of developing innovative or advanced
techniques
10 Familiarity with state and federal procedures 10
Financial responsibility 10
Familiarity with local and regional approving
agencies
5 Total 100
Evaluator Contract Manager
Print Name: Initials:

Signature: Date:

Date:

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EXHIBIT C

SAMPLE DESIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

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EXHIBIT D

LEVINE ACT STATEMENT
Levine Act Statement
***PRIME PROPOSER AND SUBCONSULTANTS MUST SUBMIT A SIGNED LEVINE ACT STATEMENT***
California Government Code § 84308, commonly referred to as the “Levine Act,” precludes an officer of a local government agency from participating in the award of a contract if he or she receives any political contributions totaling more than $500 in the 12 months preceding the pendency of the contract award, and for three months following the final decision, from the person or company awarded the contract.

This prohibition applies to contributions to the officer, or received by the officer on behalf of any other officer, or on behalf of any candidate for office or on behalf of any committee.

This statement must be provided for the company and for each consultant who will work with the City.

City of El Centro Council Members as of the date of this RFP are as follows:

Mayor Sonia Carter
Mayor Pro-Tem Marty Ellett
Sylvia Marroquin
Claudia Camarena
Michael Crankshaw

1. Have you or your company, or any agent on behalf of you or your company, made any political contributions of more than $500 to any City of El Centro Council Memberin the 12 months preceding the date of the issuance of this RFP? YES NO
If yes, please identify the Council Member:

2. Do you or your company, or any agency on behalf of you or your company, anticipate or plan to make any political contributions of more than $500 to any City of El Centro Council Member in the three months following the award of the contract? YES NO
If yes, please identify the Council Member:

Answering yes to either of the two questions above does not preclude City of El Centro from awarding a contract to your firm. It does, however, preclude the identified Council Member from participating in the contract award process for this contract.

DATE (SIGNATURE OF CONSULTANT)

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EXIBIT E

SAMPLE TASK ORDER

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12/2025/cdz/A25-0212/Reso/ConsultantAgreement/TheHoltGroup 1 RESOLUTION NO. 26-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL

CENTRO APPROVING A DESIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

AGREEMENT WITH DYNAMIC CONSULTING ENGINEERS FOR
ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING – GENERAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, on-call professional Civil Engineering-General services agreements are an effective way to retain consultants to ensure that public works projects and programs are delivered in a timely and cost-effective manner; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to City Code Section 2-174, the City of El Centro (“City”) identified a need for on-call, specialized Civil Engineering-General consulting services and released a Request for Proposal for such services through the City’s Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, on October 3, 2025, the City received proposals which were evaluated and ranked to determine the most qualified consultants; and WHEREAS, Dynamic Consulting Engineers (“Consultant”) was amongst those consultants chosen to enter into an on-call agreement with the City; and WHEREAS, such services will be awarded on a Task Order basis as the budget allows; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City Council of the City of El Centro, California (the “City Council”) to approve a Design Professional Services Agreement with Consultant for OnCall Civil Engineering – General Services (“Agreement”); and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that its approval of the Agreement is in the best interest of the City.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

1. That the foregoing is true, correct and adopted.

2. That the City Council authorizes the Agreement in a not-to-exceed amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) for the total term of the Agreement (for two years, with the possibility of up to three (3) one-year extensions), with the understanding that services will be provided on an as-needed basis and Task Order basis as further set out in the Agreement, with no guarantee of any level of effort from Consultant.

3. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to sign the Agreement on behalf of the City, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.

4. That the Public Works Director is hereby authorized to execute Task Orders up to fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) each for budgeted projects.

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5. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute Task Orders for budgeted projects above fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) and under two-hundred thousand dollars ($200,000); task orders above that amount shall be approved by the City Council.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of , 2026.

CITY OF EL CENTRO
By___________________________
Michael Crankshaw, Mayor
ATTEST:

By____________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Office of the City Attorney
By_______________________________
Joanna Hoff, City Attorney

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL ) ss

CITY OF EL CENTRO )
I, Norma Wyles, City Clerk of the City of El Centro, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 26- was duly and regularly adopted at the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of , 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

By___________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk

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City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2026-5)
Item: 7.

Meeting: 1/20/2026 3:30 PM
Department: Public Works
Category: Resolution
Prepared by: Rocio Ruelas , Staff
Assistant
Department Head: Abraham Campos
DOC ID: 2026-5
Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

EL CENTRO APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NICKLAUS ENGINEERING, INC. FOR ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING- GENERAL SERVICES.

CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

EL CENTRO APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NICKLAUS ENGINEERING, INC. FOR ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING- GENERAL SERVICES.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Contract is not to exceed one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) through out the term of the agreement. This will be through the approval of various task orders through out the life of the contract.

Award of the contract will not obligate the City to purchase any specific level of effort from any firm as task orders will be issued by the City Manager or Public Works Director to assign work on an as-needed, project-by-project basis. Funding for each project will be budgeted in the Citywide Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget which is adopted through the annual budget process. If a non-budgeted project arises, staff will return to Council to request funding as needed. Funding sources may include the general fund, enterprise funds as well as other sources such as Measure D, Gas Tax, SB1 and other grants.

STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

Financial & Governance Stability & Sustainability
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC.:

The consultant went through a request for proposals and an evaluation process. Any missing documentation, such as a business license, will be obtained before issuance of Notice to Proceed ("NTP").

BACKGROUND:

In late 2020, the City Council awarded a series of contracts to on-call consultants. These contracts in essence, pre-approve consultants for design work, construction management work, special studies, etc. This expedites the award of work and eliminates the need to do RFP's, interviews, etc., for contract which may be small in value, which may discourage firms from submitting due to the cost of preparing for a RFP and interview process.

Generally, these contracts are not utilized for certain grant funds, as grant funds have

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added language that may not be included in the on-call contracts and that does not apply for all projects. As such, grant funded projects generally go through contracts outside of the on-call approved contract list.

On-call contracts have been used in the past to do design work funded by park impact fees, general fund, water enterprise, wastewater enterprise, Measure D and SB1 funds.

Individual Task Orders are issued for projects that fit within the scope of the on-call contract.

Projects in the past have included the Imperial Avenue Extension design, studies and portions of the Southern Pump Station project, various construction management contracts for Measure D projects and some water and wastewater projects to name a few. Task Orders are funded from approved budget funds.

DISCUSSION:

The current list of On-Call contracts began to expire at the beginning of August 2025. To replace the contracts, Public Works' staff divided the on-call disciplines into two groups.

One Request for Proposals (RFP) was prepared for Civil Engineering- General and Civil Engineering- Water and Wastewater Treatment, while another was prepared for the OnCall Architectural Design and Construction Management and Inspection Services.

On August 19, 2025, the City Council, during its regular meeting, approved the Request for Proposals(RFP) for four on-call disciplines. Each RFP was advertised and released as follows:

1. Request for Proposals (RFP) for On-Call Civil Engineering - General and On-Call Civil Engineering- Water and Wastewater Treatment was published in the Imperial Valley Press on August 22, 2025, with an initial deadline of September 19, 2025, and then revised via addendum to October 3, 2025.

2. Request for Proposals (RFP) for On-Call Architectural Design, and Construction Management and Inspection Services was published in the Imperial Valley Press on August 26, 2025, with an initial deadline of September 26, 2025, and then revised to October 10th, 2025.

These are the disciplines where we expect to have the need for these contracts. Each applicant was required to specify the discipline for which they were submitting a proposal.

Under this Council approval request, we are focusing on consultants who submitted for the On-Call Civil Engineering-General Services portion of the RFP. For this discipline, the City received six proposals. The proposals were evaluated by a panel of three city staff members. Based on the scores, six firms were selected and will be recommended for contract award, which includes the following in no particular order:
- Dynamic Consulting Engineers
- CR Associates
- Nicklaus Engineering, Inc.
- Psomas
- TYPSA, Inc.
- The Holt Group, Inc.

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A separate Council agenda report, agreement and resolution is being prepared for each firm. Each agreement would be limited to $250,000 per fiscal year for each fiscal year the agreement is active. However, as each agreement will be for on-call, as-needed services, there is no guarantee on any level of services from any firm. Each contract has an initial Two (2) year life with the option to provide for three (3) individual one (1) year extensions for a possible total five (5) year contract.

In this report, staff seeks approval of an on-call contract for Civil Engineering- General Services with Nicklaus Engineering, Inc.

CONCLUSION:

Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

EL CENTRO APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NICKLAUS ENGINEERING, INC. FOR ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING- GENERAL SERVICES.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Design Professional Services Agreement- Nicklaus Engineering

2. Resolution 26-

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Request for Proposals for

ON-CALL SERVICES CIVIL ENGINEERING

GENERAL
October 3, 2025
Submitted by:

Exhibit A- Consultant 's Proposal

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High Quality, Client-Focused Solutions
Architecture | Civil Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | Geotechnical Engineering Environmental Engineering | Industrial Hygiene | Construction Management | Facilities Support www.neiaw.com
Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB)
October 3, 2025
City of El Centro Department of Public Works
Engineering Division
1249 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243
Attention: Abraham Campos, PE, Public Works Director/City Engineer Reference: ON-CALL SERVICES FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING – GENERAL Dear Mr. Campos,
On behalf of the Nicklaus Engineering, Inc. (Nicklaus) team, please accept the following as our formal response to the City of El Centro’s Request for Proposals (RFP) for On-Call Services for General Civil Engineering. We respectfully submit our qualifications, as outlined herein, and are excited about the possibility of continuing to work with the City of El Centro on this important contract. Addendum No. 1 and 2 have been received and acknowledged.

Nicklaus is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) with over four decades of experience in civil engineering. In the following pages, we have outlined our team’s relevant experience in designing, including arterial and local streets, traffic engineering/design, landscaping, water, sewer, and storm drain design projects, as well as working within the mechanisms of similar on-call professional service contracts.

To support this contract, we have engaged with four sub-consultants listed below. We’ve always appreciated the expertise each of their firm brings to each project and the quality of their work. We will supplement our professionals with theirs, as necessary, and we will effectively utilize their resources to ensure that the demands of this contract are met with a professional at every level, completing each task on time and within budget.

We anticipate that the work will be managed out of our El Centro office, located at 1461 Main St, El Centro, CA, with support from our Yuma office. Antonio Alvarez, PE, will be the point of contact for this on-call contract and can be contacted at (928) 246-1616 (Cell).

Sincerely,
NICKLAUS ENGINEERING, INC.

Antonio Alvarez, PE
Vice President

SUB-CONSULTANT TEAM MEMBER TEAM ROLE
Robert Campbell Structural Engineering (RCSE) Structural Engineering JOL Enterprises, Inc. (JOL) Electrical Engineering
Desert Surveying & Engineering PLLC (DS&E) Surveying Support Sierra Materials Testing & Inspection (Sierra) Materials Testing Support

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Table of Contents
Cover Letter.......................................................................................i Executive Summary.........................................................................1 Approach.........................................................................................3 Avalability ........................................................................................7 History and General Qualifciations ................................................8 Firm References ...............................................................................9 References and Similar Projects...................................................10 Qualifications Of Key Staff ............................................................19

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Within the following pages, we have included our qualifications for performing services under an On-Call Contract for General Civil Engineering Services.

Nicklaus has proudly served clients within Imperial County and the desert southwest for nearly 50 years, helping the local community navigate infrastructure projects from
design through construction. We respectfully submit our qualifications herein to the City of El Centro for
consideration for On-Call General Civil Engineering Services.

We’ve outlined relevant projects within our portfolio,
demonstrating our ability to perform the services described in the RFP, showing our past performance in similar scope elements. Table 1 below represents a snapshot of the
completed scope elements of a few projects by Nicklaus.

These projects are detailed later in our proposal and further describe our diverse capabilities and our exposure to
projects we feel will be similar to task orders stemming from this contract. In addition, we have also included our
approach to the On-Call General Civil Engineering contract, a continuation of our past successful approach to the last contract cycle. Every project presents a new set of
challenges, and we understand that having a process in
place can be the difference between a project riddled with change orders and one that is not. We’ve highlighted our proficiency in each facet of a typical project in the
descriptions we’ve listed and identified the relevant team members who contributed to each.

The Nicklaus staff of 129 employees have professional and technical backgrounds in civil engineering, construction management, environmental science, geotechnical
engineering, surveying, and architecture.

We are proud that they all continue to work hard to better themselves, learning efficient ways to service contracts and get the job done right. In turn, we’ve worked hard to
provide them with the tools and resources they need to do their job efficiently, free from obstacles, so that they can deliver on contractual promises.

Together, we set out to accomplish our goals as a unified team.

RELEVENT PROJECTS
Records ResearchPermit Documentation PreparationEnvironmental Assessment (CEQA)Field Survey & Topo SurveyPlans, Specs & Estimates (PS&E)Plan PlottingSealed Construction DocumentsBid AssistanceAttend Pre-Construction MeetingRFI AssistancePeriodic Field ReviewsDesign Schedule & Quality ControlAttend Design MeetingsReview & Appr. Addenda & Clarity

1. CITY OF EL CENTRO POLICE STATION |
El Centro, CA

2. CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
FACILITY | El Centro, CA

3. VALLEY CENTER POINT PLAZA
DEMOLITION | El Centro, CA

4. BUENA VISTA PARK | El Centro, CA

5. CITY OF CALEXICO VARIOUS PARKING
LOTS PROJECT | Calexico, CA

6. IMPERIAL COUNTY AIRPORT RUNWAY
14/32 EMERG. REPAIRS | Imperial, CA

7. WINTERHAVEN SEWER FORCE MAIN |
Winterhaven, CA

8. CR&R ENVIROMENTAL SERVICES
TRANSFER STATION | El Centro, CA

9. COUNTY 12TH ST. AND 4TH AVE.

INTERSECTION | San Luis, AZ

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We’ve also provided a brief description of our history, along with an introduction to our team members. We have
included references from clients in California as “Point of Contact” with each key project in section (9) as requested, each of whom may speak of our past work performance for them on similar type projects.

We have included resumes introducing our key personnel
from Nicklaus and our subconsultants, Rob Campbell
Structural Engineers (RCSE), JOL Enterprises (JOL), Desert Surveying & Engineering (DSE), and Sierra Material
Testing & Inspection (Sierra), and are included on the
following pages.

Below is an organizational chart illustrating the single point of contact for the City of El Centro and the flow down to our subconsultants. Nicklaus’ capabilities are showcased
through our multiple disciplines in engineering, augmented by our teaming partners with over four decades of
experience in serving the needs of the desert southwest communities.

Finally, we address our capacity. In short, we are ready and able to support this contract and any task order that may originate from it. It will come as no surprise if most submissions express a similar definitive sentiment;
therefore, we believe it’s prudent to provide a tangible calculation of the number of full-time employees (FTE)
we expect this contract to require.

Using some conservative assumptions, we believe this
contract will require roughly 3 FTEs to service during any given year.

Nicklaus alone has over twice as many relevant FTEs
available for the City of El Centro, even under the highest demands. We continue to forecast our five-year
workload and have committed to adding two new hires
each year over that period to our company, a goal we
surpassed in the last contract cycle. Finally, we are
currently under an On-Call contract with the City of El Centro, thus familiar with and prepared to adhere to the City’s Standard Professional Services Agreement, and
continuing to provide the standard insurance coverages.

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Nicklaus has established internal processes to initiate, conduct, and finalize task orders in a cost-effective and high-quality manner, thereby meeting the City of El Centro's requirements and expectations.

The City of El Centro continues to implement its
improvement programs to support existing and future
infrastructure. As a local firm, we understand that the City of El Centro needs a local, technically diverse, and proven team with a flexible, deep bench of resources that can
quickly mobilize and deliver multiple, simultaneous task orders without delay. Nicklaus has a history of successfully delivering both single-procurement and on-call services.

We’ve read, understand, and have tailored our team to
perform the Scope of Work outlined in Exhibit A, as we have provided in the last contract cycle. Coupled with the indepth experience of our Program and Project Management, we are confident in our ability to promptly initiate and successfully complete any task order request from the City of El Centro under this contract. To facilitate this, we will employ a proven delivery approach developed for on-call services, focusing on a comprehensive task order
development process, continuous communication, and
reliable implementation.

The Nicklaus Program Manager, Antonio Alvarez, P.E., will lead our team and serve as the primary point of contact with the City of El Centro. Based on the tasks requested by the City of El Centro, Nicklaus will engage the best personnel within Nicklaus for each service required.

Nicklaus Will Quickly Mobilize and
Deliver Upon Request Without Delay
Mobilizing quickly is a key component of our success. Our Program Manager is located in our El Centro office, just one block from City Hall, and is within walking distance.

Our accessibility to the City of El Centro staff allows us to conduct site visits on demand to assess future and ongoing work quickly.

This ability to mobilize swiftly has proven beneficial to many local agencies, including the City of El Centro. The City can be confident that Nicklaus will continue to deliver the exceptional project management and design services that you are accustomed to receiving from us under this
contract.

Engineering Experts Able to Solve
Critical Challenges
To meet your needs and challenges over the contract
cycle, Nicklaus will provide an integrated project team of experts, coupled with local and regional engineering
resources specifically tailored to address the assignment and situation. Our team brings the expertise and
experience to provide on-call project management,
planning, design, construction management, and
emergency response services for your projects related to all the scope elements identified in the RFP.

Our management team is committed to delivering
exceptional professional services to the City of El Centro.

We have the ability to provide a fully integrated project team to address the following specific project needs:
a) SOIL AND GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES.

Our team provides a range of services, including field
services, seismic fault investigations, dewatering
development, foundation engineering, pavement
evaluations, and more. Inclusive of our services,
Nicklaus is unique in that we have the in-house
capability to provide geotechnical laboratory testing,
CCTV, Vacuum Truck, and drilling services within our
organization.
b) ROADWAY AND TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES. Our
team has specialized expertise in performing design
services for roadways, including the development of
rigid and flexible pavement systems, unpaved
roadways, and the evaluation and calculation of
Pavement Condition Indices using Paver. We have cost
estimators on staff, experts in the development of cost factors rooted in relevant historical data, and inclusive of each road system component, whether the project
includes localized stopgap, localized preventative, or
global preventative repairs.
c) SURVEYING SERVICES AND RIGHT-OF-WAY
ENGINEERING. Our key subconsultant, DSE, will be used
to augment Nicklaus’ in-house specialized services, as
required. Nicklaus has surveying equipment to support

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the rapid mobilization of project support in times of
need.
d) CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES. Our team performs inhouse civil engineering services, including site development, hydrology analyses/drainage design,
roadway engineering, and general civil engineering
needs. In addition to our civil engineering services,
Nicklaus provides planning studies, economic analyses,
and supporting business case/life cycle analyses.

Bidding, construction support, and project closeout
services are included in all engineering efforts as may be required to fulfill the entire project life span.
e) AGENCY PERMITTING SERVICES. Our team has inhouse capabilities to gather the documentation required for encroachment, environmental, or other
agency permits.

Successfully Managing a Task OrderBased Contract
As-needed services contracts, by design, are intended to provide the City of El Centro with a readily available
contracting vehicle to address specific tasks, studies, and projects, thereby bypassing the rigorous/time-consuming RFP process for each individual project.

Nicklaus fully understands the flexibility required to fulfill the needs of the City of El Centro. Figure 1 illustrates our typical four-step approach to Task Order development,
execution, & management; Define, Communicate,
Incorporate, and Deliver. Day-to-day communication
through project reporting, our job is to make your job
easier.

Step 1 – Define
A Task Order review ensures a thorough understanding of the project's needs and the City of El Centro's goals. Upon notification of a pending Task Order assignment, our
Nicklaus project manager will work jointly with the City of El Centro and our internal experts to develop a project team that meets the unique needs of the specific tasks
considered. Nicklaus intends to initiate the City of El Centro/Consultant partnership early in the Task Order
development process by collaborating with City of El Centro representatives to define the goals and timeline required for the project. Nicklaus will establish the internal work team, identify additional stakeholders, and work with the City of El Centro staff and pertinent team members to
further refine the scope of services and work schedule, as well as develop the appropriate level of effort.

Figure 1. Nicklaus will use a standard task order delivery process to ensure consistent task order definition, communication, and delivery standards.

Once the Task Order scope of services is established, the Nicklaus team will develop the Work Breakdown Structure, which defines the specific elements of work, and prepare a draft Project Management Plan (PMP) to initiate our project communication process.

Step 2 – Communicate
Established lines of communication provide easy decisionmaking and seamless task order execution. The PMP is a key component in the project communication process. It
gives the project team specific and measurable goals,

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assignments, and expectations. The PMP is also considered a “living document” and will be adjusted, revised, and
distributed to the entire project team as new issues and solutions are identified during the project's execution phase and/or task assignments. Key elements of the PMP include:
 Team roles and responsibilities
 Critical technical needs and expertise
 Draft scope and schedule
 Work breakdown structure (WBS)
 Lines of communication
 Adherence to standards and procedures
 Quality assurance/quality control process
 Risk identification and documentation
 Subconsultant involvement and management
Nicklaus will finalize the overall scope of services and budget required to accomplish the assigned project and/or tasks based on the information presented in the PMP.

Communication is key to collaborating and identifying
creative, innovative ideas that may result in cost savings, efficiencies, and sustainable features, while also
maintaining the project’s overall schedule and budget. As part of the PMP, a communication plan will be
implemented, ensuring that all team members, including
City of El Centro staff, are aware of the project’s progress.

Nicklaus will implement the collaboration process through regularly scheduled project meetings with all project
stakeholders and, as necessary, with outside project
stakeholders, including franchise utility owners, resource agencies, regulatory entities, and various community
groups. Our project meetings are organized to address and resolve project issues early.

In-house schedule and management software facilitates
project reporting. Nicklaus has fully developed scheduling and management reporting tools, which were previously
used on single procurement and multiple task order
contracts, including during the last cycle of this contract.

Nicklaus will manage and monitor the following four basic, but crucial, phases: project setup, analysis, tracking, and reporting. Project managers can report project costs, task implementation, and schedule progress on a weekly basis.

This benefits both the City of El Centro and Nicklaus by providing a real-time assessment of project budgets and schedules. This process is also used to identify potential project issues requiring specific attention. Nicklaus will tailor a project reporting structure that best suits both the project's needs and the City of El Centro's requirements.

Step 3 – Incorporate
Establishing service level metrics early results
in smooth execution and delivery.

Initiating Quality. Quality begins with Nicklaus and our subconsultants having a thorough understanding of project goals and objectives, emphasizing communication, and
thoroughly reviewing project inputs. Nicklaus will develop a project-specific checklist and the City of El Centro guidelines concurrently with the development of the scope of work.

The submittal checklist will be distributed to Nicklaus’ subconsultants before project scoping and fee negotiations, ensuring that everyone has a clear understanding of the requirements at each delivery point in the project.

Producing Quality. Nicklaus will require a PMP on all tasks.

As part of the PMP, the project-specific Quality
Management Plan (QMP) will provide the foundation and
guidance for the critical technical activities undertaken.

Confirming Quality. While it is important to build quality into the work, formal checking and reviews are also critical QMS activities. Quality checking activities will be a
customary part of each submittal’s permanent records.

Delivering Quality. All deliverables undergo a final
verification check before submission. An independent
reviewer evaluates the deliverable for completeness and consistency, adherence to quality requirements, and
resolution of comments.

The reviewer then coordinates with the project manager, who is responsible for the final oversight, approval, and submittal. This final independent evaluation assesses the submittal’s state of readiness, without diminishing the project manager’s accountability for the quality of work being released.

A check-and-balance activity, this review pairing helps Nicklaus consistently deliver quality and value to our clients.

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Step 4 – Deliver Value
Nicklaus will utilize all City of El Centro planning, design, and procedural standards to ensure continuity and
consistency. Milestone reviews, quality control measures, strategy meetings, and goal setting enable our team to plan and design projects effectively, ensuring they are
completed on time and within budget. By working closely with the City of El Centro staff, each project/task order team will maintain open lines of communication and continual collaboration to avoid any potential delays or surprises. The anatomy of every project comprises various key elements, as outlined below.

Project/Task Management. Nicklaus’s Project Manager will drive the overall project and tasks, ensuring our task order teams complete them to meet the expectations of the City of El Centro. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, our project/task team will work with the City of El Centro to adjust or revise the plan to best meet the City of El Centro's needs. Project/task management is more than just making informed decisions on project solutions; it is about making decisions that consistently improve the operation or
implementation of a project in the field. Nicklaus integrates planning, design, and construction expertise to
continuously value engineer designs that can be built within budget and on schedule.

Cost Estimating. Cost estimates must be realistic so the City of El Centro can accurately forecast total project costs.

Nicklaus will utilize our in-house construction teams,
composed of seasoned cost estimators with experience in developing construction cost estimates for contractors. We create highly competitive estimates based on real-world experience with a risk-adjusted nominal estimate
methodology, utilizing our team’s in-house database, which includes local projects.

Transition/Knowledge Transfer. When we complete a task
order and deliver the project to the City of El Centro staff, our involvement does not end. We value our partnership
with the City of El Centro and are committed to
collaborating with the City to create knowledge transfer and mentoring opportunities for your staff.

Emergency Requests. Our team’s depth of resources is
invaluable when our clients require emergency assistance.

We have the depth of resources in San Diego and Yuma that can be mobilized within 24 hours, seven days a week, for emergency requests requiring an immediate response.

What Our Clients have to say…
“Nicklaus’s technical performance, adherence to project budget and ability to meet the design / construction schedules has been extremely important to ensure the Airport Authority remains in compliance with our federal grant requirements. Nicklaus’s project management and business relations are handled with supreme professionalism with a sincere focus on customer satisfaction. We extend our strong recommendation for Nicklaus’s Engineering Services.”
~Gladys Brown, Yuma Int’l AirportDirector
“Excellent knowledge and use of DoD/federal and industry best practices for evaluating and managing roadway and infrastructure systems. The Lead PM (Antonio Alvarez) has excellent communication and management skills.” ~Steve Pylypiak, PE, PMP, Program Mgr. – US CBP
“Nicklaus is performing a great job safety-wise. This was their initial Safety Site Assist Visit, and I did not find any discrepancies. They are the kind of company we need for our projects.” ~Almario Erasquin, NAVFAC SW Safety Manager

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Availability of the Team
Nicklaus has the availability and capacity to fulfill the contract requirements required by the City of El Centro, even under unusually high surges in the workflow. Our estimated combined labor utilization rate is 66%; therefore, we project an excess capacity of 34%. The inset matrix indicates an excess capacity in terms of available full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel to the contract of 7.14.

TEAM CAPACITY (FTEs) Relevant FTEs Remaining Capacity Excess Capacity NICKLAUS ENGINEERING, INC. 21 34% 7.14
For this type of contract, it is reasonable to assign a value of 75% to 80% to labor, and 20% to 25% to other direct costs (ODCs). On average, one FTE will generate, conservatively, $250,000 in revenue annually. In determining the FTE demand for this contract, we have assumed an annual revenue yield of $1,000,000, which, based on our historical understanding of the contract, is conservative. Using the more conservative assumption of 20% ODCs, we used the following formula to calculate the average annual FTE demand of the contract:

or

Conservatively, the contract requires 3.2 FTEs. Nicklaus alone is currently staffed to handle 100% of the work under this scenario, having a capacity of 7.14 FTEs available to serve this contract. Excess capacity increases when considering the additional personnel available from our subconsultant’s professional and technical experts.

WORKLOAD/BACKLOG Estimated
Commitment
Estimated
Completion Date

ANTONIO ALVAREZ, PE
Program Manager/Project Manager
Tucson CTIMR 10% 8/2026
El Paso – Big Bend CTIMR 10% 7/2026

ERIC GARDNER, PE, MBA
Project Manager
Little Rock AFB PFAS 10% 10/2027
IPL PFAS 10% 12/2027
City of Imperial Aten Rd Sewer Line Installation 10% 1/2026 County of Imperial Behavioral Health Rehabilitation 5% 9/2026

MOHAMMAD JOOLAZADEH, PE, GE
Geotectnical Engineer Siphon Residences II Apartments Project 10% 11/2025 Ray Smucker Park - New 28,000 Gallon Tank 10% 11/2025

CRAIG CHASE, PG, CEG
Engineering Geologist
Quechan Casino Resort - Parking Lot 10% 12/2025
Ray Smucker Park - New 28,000 Gallon Tank 10% 11/2025

STACY GUTIERREZ, PE, CIH
Environmental Engineer
City of Yuma Open End 5% 12/2025
MCAS Yuma MTR 5% 3/2026
JIM HOGAN, PE Civil Engineer AE IDIQ for Stormwater 45% 9/2026

STEVE MORAN
Cost Estimator City of Yuma Fire Department Equipment Warehouse 10% 1/2026 Military Working Dogs OPS Facility 15% 3/2026

ROBERT CAMPBELL, SE
Structural Engineer Sub-consultant Price Elementary School 15% 12/2025 UofA Cooperative Extension 8% 2/2026

JAMES ADLER
Electrical Engineer Sub-consultant
Yuma County Cooperative Extension UofA 15% 4/2026
Quechan Justice Center Project, Fort Yuma 15% 2/2026

GORDON OLSON, PE, PLS
Land Surveying Sub-consultant
City of El Centro Pump Station Project 5% 6/2026
City of Imperial Aten Road Sewer Line Replacement
Phase 2 Road
5% 4/2026

ALEX ROJAS
Materials Testing Sub-consultant
Calexico Intermodal Transportation Center 10% Early 2026 Niland Sanitary Sewer District WW Treatment Plant 10% Early 2026

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Nicklaus' team was formed to leverage the complementary, specialized talents, and unique capabilities of each team member to perform under this contract. Our team has demonstrated experience in supporting the efforts of multiple municipalities, helping to achieve their engineering design objectives under various On-Call contracts.

A Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Nicklaus is an
A/E design firm and construction company with a rich
history of working in the southwest United States the past four decades.

Having built a solid reputation as a dependable company through years of dedicated development within the
Imperial and Yuma counties offering civil, geotechnical and environmental engineering, land surveying, construction and construction management, and architectural services and employs registered professional engineers, registered architects, licensed contractors, and certified field
personnel, experienced and trained in their respective
fields.

Nicklaus has 129 employees listed by title and discipline:

Nicklaus offers the City of El Centro a skilled labor force needed to complete the work tasked under this contract.

The Nicklaus team and its members have extensive
experience in similar projects. In fact, most of the projects completed by Nicklaus have been under the category of
public project facilities and infrastructure improvement projects.

We have worked with numerous local municipalities,
military, and federal government agencies over the past 40 years, allowing us to build up our knowledge base,
experience, and reputation.

We have a long history of successful projects for the City of El Centro, Imperial County, City of Calexico, City of Yuma, NAF El Centro, Yuma Proving Ground, MCAS Yuma, U.S.

Customs and Border Protection, Yuma International Airport Authority, and many others.

Each project has its own set of unique compliance items that need to be addressed. From local health department
regulations to state policies and federal laws, local
jurisdictional code and ordinance requirements, adherence to federal and state labor compliance regulations, as well as public/private utility requirements, our team understands the code language and can successfully interpret the plans, regulations, and requirements to review the project for full compliance.

ROB CAMPBELL STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS (RCSE) is
committed to providing professional structural engineering services using state-of-the-art technology. RCSE has
experience in a wide variety of engineering capabilities, including structural design, structural analysis, structural investigations, structural reports, computer-aided drafting, special inspections, and construction observation.

JOL ENTERPRISES (JOL) is a design team consisting of
experienced and qualified personnel with expertise in
diverse areas of electrical systems and the construction industry. Areas of specialization include electrical
engineering and design of commercial, industrial, and
Administrative 16
Architect 2
Biologist 5
CADD Designers/Technicians 13
Chemical Engineer 1
Chemist 3
Civil Engineer 16
Construction Inspector 2
Construction Manager 5
Cost Estimator 1
Environmental Engineer 7
Environmental Scientist 20
Geotechnical Engineer 1
GIS Specialist 8
Geologist 8
Industrial Hygienist 1
Mechanical Engineer 1
Technician/Analyst 19

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residential electrical distribution systems, lighting, fire detection, and security alarm systems.

DESERT SURVEYING & ENGINEERING (DS&E) was founded
locally by Gordon Olson, a registered Civil Engineer. Desert Surveying works with clients and public agencies in
coordinating and processing project development from
conceptual design and tentative mapping through
recordation of final maps for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Mr. Olson has also served as Acting City Surveyor for several cities in Southern California.

SIERRA MATERIAL TESTING & INSPECTION (SIERRA) is a
privately owned California corporation. Sierra is a highly qualified, local geotechnical engineering firm that provides geotechnical engineering and materials testing and
inspection services in the Imperial Valley. Sierra is staffed by local engineers and technicians who have provided the
requested services for over 15 years to clients.

Pending Litigation for Nicklaus and
Sub-consultants
• Nicklaus Engineering, Inc. presently has no pending
litigations, nor has recently had any litigations filed. • Robert Campbell Structural Engineers presently has
no pending litigations, nor has recently had any
litigations filed.
• JOL Enterprises, Inc. presently has no pending
litigations, nor has recently had any litigations filed. • Desert Surveying & Engineering presently has no
pending litigations, nor has recently had any
litigations filed.
• Desert Surveying & Engineering presently has no
pending litigations, nor has recently had any
litigations filed.

IMPERIAL COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF

PUBLIC WORKS
John A. Gay, Director of Public Works
155 S. 11th Street, El Centro, CA 92243
(442) 265-1818
[email protected]
Firm Role: Civil Design Services
Date of Services: 2025

CITY OF CALEXICO
Lilliana Falomir, Public Works Manager
608 Heber Avenue, Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-2160
[email protected]
Firm Role: Civil Design Services
Date of Services: 2025

WINTERHAVEN COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
Rick Miller, General Manager, WCWD
2nd Ave, Winterhaven, CA 92283
(928) 920-9056
[email protected]
Firm Role: Civil Design Services
Date of Services: 2025

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CITY OF EL CENTRO POLICE STATION
El Centro, CA
Nicklaus was part of a design team
that provided engineering services
for a new police station in the City of
El Centro.

The project is currently under
construction and was designed in two
phases, occupying the full city block
where the previous station was
located. The phasing plan was
developed to enable the police
department to remain in portions of
the building until the new police
headquarters were completed.

Phase I included a two-story main
police station and the realignment and
narrowing of 11th Street to provide
one-way traffic. Phase II involves the
construction of a two-story police
support building and a new two-story main police station, featuring a public lobby, a community meeting/multipurpose area, offices for administration, investigators, records, and patrol-related functions, including lockers, a fitness area, and report and writing areas. The program also included detainee processing and interview spaces, recruitment and training, emergency communication, and dispatch. The Police Support Building houses the fingerprint laboratory, evidence storage, K-9 facilities, and other support areas for the police.

The ground floor of the police support building will house vehicle evidence and examination bays, a service and loading bay, a K-9 unit, weapons and ammunition storage, and a SWAT-ready room. The upper floor includes a police firearms range and animal control administration offices.

Civil engineering and pre-development coordination services included reviewing existing documentation and attending pre-development and partnering meetings with the design team, building owner, and city officials. Nicklaus prepared the project's civil design plans, including site demolition, site plan, paving and grading, utility connection and relocation, stormwater management, erosion and pollution control, and offsite improvements. Additionally, Nicklaus is providing construction administration services, including responding to RFIs during construction, reviewing submittals, and reviewing as-built drawings prepared by the general contractor.

CLIENT
City of El Centro Police
Department

CONTACT PERSON
Matt Gorman, Principal
Architect, Arrington Watkins
(602) 279- 4373
[email protected]

SCOPE ELEMENTS
 Engineering Design Services
 Construction Plans
 Plans and Specifications
 Project Management Services
 Progress Meetings/Reports
 Field Work
 Surveying
 Utility Mapping
 Specifications
 Project Construction Estimate
 Design Review Meetings
 District Support

COMPLETION DATE
2022
The two-story main police station is currently in
construction in two phases and occupies a full
city block including offsite improvements to
roadways and utilities.

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CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL FACILITY
El Centro, CA
Nicklaus was part of a team to
provide the design for the
construction of a new CHP substation
with the main building totaling
44,534 SF. The site is located on
approximately 7.2 acres. Nicklaus
performed the following services as
part of the design:
• Prepared an updated topographic
survey using an Unmanned Aerial
Vehicle (UAV), which included all
surface features and buried utilities.
• Calculated truck movements using Vehicle Tracker through a citation lane located on the public side of the facility while also providing access for trucks through a secured side.
• Set grades for the entire site to reduce the need to import or export material.

Site grades ensured conformance to all ADA paths of travel, including access from the public sidewalk in the street.
• Designed Portland Cement Concrete pavement according to ACI design standards for rigid pavement design in parking lots.
• Hydrology and hydraulic design were completed following the City of El Centro Standards and Caltrans Highway Design Manual. The site was graded to retain a 100-year storm event on-site.
• Designed stormwater lift station, with stormwater pumped into the City of El Centro storm drain system.
• Designed new domestic and fire water service connecting to existing PVC water main.
• Designed sanitary sewer service with new lift station and force main. • Designed a new traffic signal at the intersection of State Hwy. 86 (4th Street) with Danenberg Road.
• Designed a new right turn lane on 4th Street.
• Designed a new 18" RCP stormwater pipe for offsite improvements. • Designed half-width improvementsfor a new four-lane arterial street adjacent to the CHP Facility, extending Danenberg.

Nicklaus provided local support for the Architect, Contractor, and CHP during the project's design phase and construction support services, including responding to submittals, RFIs, and design directives.

CLIENT
State of California Dept. of
General Services (DGS)

CONTACT PERSON
Matt Gorman, Principal
Architect, Arrington Watkins
(602) 279- 4373
[email protected]

SCOPE ELEMENTS
 Engineering Design Services
 Construction Plans
 Plans and Specifications
 Progress Meetings/Reports
 Field Work
 Surveying
 Utility Mapping
 Specifications
 Project Construction Estimate
 Design Review Meetings

COMPLETION DATE
2021 (Design)
Arrington Watkins and Nicklaus performed the
design for construction for a new CHP substation
with the main building totaling 44,534 SF.

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EL CENTRO VALLEY CENTER

POINT PLAZA DEMOLITION
El Centro, CA
Nicklaus performed the A/E Design
Services for the City of El Centro
through the City’s On-Call Contract.

The Valley Center Point Plaza, an
abandoned mall in the City of El
Centro, was donated to the City for
redevelopment and future
community use.

The plaza originally consisted of four
buildings—three abandoned
structures and one that remained
partially occupied by a charter school
and the City’s former library. With a new library facility already constructed elsewhere, the former library space was slated to be converted into a leasable tenant space.

A key challenge of the project was that the property line bisected the remaining building, dividing it between the charter school and the future tenant space.

Nicklaus carefully navigated this condition to ensure full compliance with current code requirements while creating two independent occupancies.

The project scope included the complete demolition of the three abandoned buildings and the reconfiguration of utilities to support the retained tenant space.

Nicklaus designed a system of independent utilities—including sewer, water, electrical, mechanical, fire suppression, and communications—so that the new tenant space could function fully on its own without reliance on the adjacent charter school’s infrastructure.

Nicklaus provided comprehensive Architectural and Engineering services, including the preparation of construction documents. The Civil Design scope included topographic surveys, abandonment and capping of existing utilities, and design of new utility connections dedicated to the tenant space. To address budget constraints, Nicklaus developed cost estimates throughout the design process and organized the construction documents into multiple bid alternates, giving the City flexibility in managing project costs.

CLIENT
City of El Centro

CONTACT PERSON
Abraham Campos,
City of El Centro Public Works
(760) 337-4505
[email protected]

SCOPE ELEMENTS
 Engineering Design Services
 Topographic Survey
 Site Design
 Construction Plans
 Plans and Specifications
 Surveying
 Utility Mapping
 Electrical Design
 Specifications
 Project Construction Estimate
 Design Review Meetings

COMPLETION DATE
2025
Nicklaus performed the demolition Design
Services for the Valley Center Point Plaza, an
abandoned mall in the City of El Centro, for
redevelopment and future community use.

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BUENA VISTA PARK AND MULTI-USE PATHWAY
El Centro, CA
The City of El Centro received a grant to
develop Buena Vista Park. The new
park included 2.38 acres of park space
within an existing 8-acre stormwater
retention basin. The project included
the following park amenities:
• Approximately 2,900 LF of new
8-foot-wide concrete multi-use
pathway
• Approximately 2,600 LF of new
5-foot-wide decomposed granite
pathway
• New pedestrian-level lighting
and poles along the pathway.
• A new surface-finished
basketball court with LED
sportlighting
• An approximately 1.67-acre lowmow turf area
• A new playground structure.
• Approximately 700 SF of
stamped concrete
• New decorative benches, trash receptacles, and drinking fountains • Drought-tolerant landscaping and irrigation system
• Reconstruction of the existing retention basin
• New storm drain connections and piping
Nicklaus provided pre-design, design, and post-design services to complete the Buena Vista Park project. Pre-design services included a full topographic survey of the existing park and the surrounding frontage streets within the Buena Vista subdivision.

Nicklaus also performed the geotechnical investigation, including providing recommendations for post-tension slabs and light pole foundations. Design services included a complete package of civil, structural, electrical, and landscape architectural plans, accompanied by an Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Cost, within 5% of the winning bid.

Nicklaus also provided bid and construction support services, helping ensure the Buena Vista Park project completion met the high standards the City of El Centro set to provide the community with a valuable asset.

CLIENT
City of El Centro
Economic Development Division

CONTACT PERSON
Adriana Nava, Community
Services Director
(760) 337-4543
[email protected]

SCOPE ELEMENTS
 Project Management
 Topographic Survey
 Geotechnical Investigation
 Civil Site Plan and
Cross Sections
 Civil Hardscape Details
 Structural Design Plans
 Electrical Design Plans
 Landscape Architecture
 Utility Coordination
 Cost Estimate
 Bid Support
 Construction Support Services

COMPLETION DATE
3/2024
Buena Vista Park Multi-Use Pathway and
playground structure adjacent to a subdivision.

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CITY OF CALEXICO

VARIOUS PARKING LOTS PROJECT
Calexico, CA
The City of Calexico Department of
Public Works contracted Nicklaus to
design and manage the rehabilitation
of three parking lots serving the
Enrique Camarena Memorial Library,
Community Center, and Police
Department in Calexico. The project
was initiated in response to the need
for improved pavement conditions,
enhanced site functionality, and
compliance with current standards.

To address these needs, Nicklaus
conducted a comprehensive
pavement evaluation, which included
asphalt coring and laboratory testing
to determine the existing conditions
and recommend appropriate
rehabilitation strategies. A
topographic survey was conducted to
accurately map existing features and
inform the design process.

The site design package included coordination with city staff and stakeholders, preparation of demolition and site plans, grading plans, civil details, and an erosion control plan. All design documents were prepared in accordance with city requirements and delivered in AutoCAD Civil 3D format. The project manual was developed by reviewing city standard documents and supplementing them with project-specific specifications.

Nicklaus Engineering also provided an engineer’s takeoff, preparing an opinion of probable cost for the final permit and construction set. The scope excluded offsite improvements, utility design, stormwater retention systems, and traffic control plans, focusing solely on the rehabilitation of the designated parking lots.

Overall, the project provides a cost-effective, long-term solution that enhances parking lot safety, accessibility, and operational efficiency, thereby supporting the City of Calexico’s commitment to maintaining high-quality public facilities.

CLIENT
City of Calexico

CONTACT PERSON
Lilliana Falomir, M.P.A., Public
Works Manager
(760) 768-2160
[email protected]

SCOPE ELEMENTS
 Project Management
 Topographic Survey
 Geotechnical Investigation
 Civil Site Plan
 Cost Estimate
 Bid Support
 Construction Support Services

COMPLETION DATE
6/2025
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IMPERIAL RUNWAY 14/32 EMERGENCY REPAIRS
Imperial, CA
In response to a letter of
investigation from the Federal
Aviation Administration
referencing apparent violations of
14 CFR Part 139, the Imperial
County Airport contracted
Nicklaus to assist in the emergency
correction of unresolved
discrepancies.

The scope of work included the
following:
• Pavement Evaluation of
Runway 14-32, Taxiway A1
through A7, and Taxiway B7
following ASTM D5340, AC 150/5380, and AC 150/5320.
• Six cores to measure existing asphalt and ABC thicknesses. • Topographic Survey
• Data collection and review of available records pertinent to areas subject to emergency maintenance.
• Design memo outlining the pavement condition index assessment findings. • Emergency Maintenance Plans in accordance with AC 150/5380- 6C. • Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Cost
• Bid Assistance
• Resident Project Representative and On-Site Construction Inspection Services.

Maintenance improvements included:
• Approximately 61,000 LF of flexible pavement crack seal and approximately 14,000 LF of partial depth repair on Runway 14-32.
• Pavement marking improvements on Runway 14-32.
• Approximately 13,000 LF of flexible pavement crack seal and approximately 600 LF of partial depth repair on Taxiways A2 through A5. • Surface treatment of Taxiways A2 through A5, Taxiway B1, and Taxiway B7. • Pavement marking improvements on Taxiways A2 through A5, Taxiway B1, and Taxiway B7.

During construction, a V-22 Osprey operated within a designated closed and restricted area that was undergoing pavement work. The aircraft became immobilized with the front landing gear trapped in a pavement trench. Nicklaus provided support to the Airport, helping mitigate the impacts of the immobilized aircraft, navigating work around the impacted areas. Nicklaus also supported the Airport with a Contractor Significant Incident Report and developed a cost impact amendment for reimbursement by the government. This project is a clear example of Nicklaus’s ability to rapidly mobilize and support a local agency in times of need.

CLIENT
County of Imperial

CONTACT PERSON
Mr. Gilbert Rebollar,
Deputy CEO of General Services for
the County of Imperial
(760) 604-1135
[email protected]

SCOPE ELEMENTS
Project Management Services
Engineering Consulting Services
Pavement Evaluation
Emergency Maintenance Plans
Cost Estimate
Resident Project Representative
and Resident Engineer
Construction Inspection
RFI Support
Submittal Support
Change Order Support
Progress Payment Support
Labor Compliance Support

COMPLETION DATE
9/2025
Nicklaus to assisted in the emergency
correction of unresolved discrepancies for the
Imperial County Airport.

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WINTERHAVEN SEWER FORCE MAIN
REPLACEMENT 4TH AVENUE BRIDGE
Winterhaven, CA
The force main project consisted of
one mile of 8" ductile iron pipe
connecting the Winterhaven Water
District (WWD) Sewer Lift Station to
the City of Yuma Sewer System. It
included three bridge crossings: the
California Waste Way Bridge, the I-8
Over-Crossing Bridge, and the
Colorado River Bridge.

WWD contracted Nicklaus to provide
design and construction services for
a corrosion failure of a section of the
sewer force main suspended from
the Colorado River Crossing Bridge.

The pipeline failure resulted in a
release of raw sewage beneath the
bridge onto the City of Yuma's pedestrian pathway.

Nicklaus replaced approximately 170 feet of failed ductile iron pipe with highdensity polyethylene pipe with all necessary appurtenances. During the design and repair process, it was determined that the corrosion was more extensive than previously suspected. Nicklaus provided timely design-build assistance to eliminate the immediate concern and offer detailed recommendations for WWD's path forward.

As a long-term solution, Nicklaus provided design services for the three sections of force main noted above based on recommendations provided during the initial investigation. The design involved coordination and permitting with the WWD, Imperial County, Bureau of Reclamation, Caltrans, Arizona Department of Transportation, City of Yuma, and Yuma County.

CLIENT
Town of Winterhaven

CONTACT PERSON
Rick Miller
(928) 920-9056
[email protected]

SCOPE ELEMENTS
 Engineering Design Services
 Construction Plans
 Plans and Specifications
 Project Management Services
 Progress Meetings/Reports
 Field Work
 Surveying
 Utility Mapping
 Electrical Design
 Specifications
 Project Construction Estimate
 Design Review Meetings
 District Support
 Engineering Design Report

COMPLETION DATE
On-going
Nicklaus provided emergency design and repair
services to expedite service recovery.

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CR&R ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

TRANSFER STATION & MAINTENANCE FACILITY
El Centro, CA
Nicklaus was hired to provide A/E
consulting services for a new
66,675 SF Solid Waste Transfer
Facility. The building is composed of
a PEMB structure for the
Maintenance Shop and Sorting area,
while the Administration area is
composed of conventional steel
framing.

The civil design included a new
sewer system to accommodate the
facility's waste flow from daily truck
washing, which included a sediment and oil/water separator. Nicklaus collaborated with the City of El Centro to determine the appropriate size for the off-site sewer pipe, its extent to the stub, and its location. Elevation checks were conducted to ensure that the minimum slopes for the sewer pipe would allow for gravity flow without the need for a lift station.

Nicklaus verified that the minimum pipe cover and clearance around other utilities were met by reviewing as-built drawings from the City, IID, and other utility companies. Our crews conducted site visits to measure invert elevations of the sewer lines and irrigation beneath the manholes, standpipes, and drainpipes leading to the open channels.

For the stormwater, we designed stormwater basins to route the roof drains and parking lot through a series of underground pipes. The bioretention basins are a special type of basin where stormwater travels through filter layers to a perforated pipe that drains into the City stormwater collection system. A percolation test indicated how porous the soil was to drain in the basins. A drainage report was conducted in conjunction with a WQMP plan to aid in the sizing of stormwater pipes and bioretention basins.

Additional services included boundary surveys, topographic surveys, geotechnical investigations, and design. Additional design work included a drainage report. Phase 2 preliminary design of Arlington Road for a bond for future development. The project also included engineering cost estimates for the bond and development fees.

CLIENT
CR&R Environmental Services

CONTACT PERSON
John McNamara, 714-372-8281,
[email protected]

SCOPE ELEMENTS
 Engineering Design Services
 Construction Plans
 Plans and Specifications
 Geotechnical Investigations
 Project Construction Estimate
 Cost Estimates
 Topographic Survey
 Utilities Coordination

COMPLETION DATE
6/2025
Nicklaus was hired to provide A/E consulting
services for a new 66,675SF Solid Waste
Transfer Facility.

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REFERENCES AND SIMILAR PROJECTS
El Centro On-Call General Civil Engineering • 18
SAN LUIS COUNTY 12TH ST. AND 4TH AVE.

INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
San Luis, AZ
The City of San Luis Department of
Public Works contracted Nicklaus to
design improvements at the threeway intersection of County 22nd Street and 4th Avenue in San Luis,
Arizona.

Rapid population and traffic growth
had caused significant backups
during peak hours, with northbound
vehicles on 4th Avenue frequently
using the shoulder to turn right and
merge onto County 22nd Street,
creating safety and operational
concerns.

To address these issues, the City
implemented left-turn lanes on the
northbound 4th Avenue approach
and the eastbound County 22nd
Street approach.

A traffic signal was designed and installed to improve traffic flow and intersection safety. In addition, dedicated bike lanes were installed along the entire length of the project, enhancing multimodal accessibility and providing a safer travel experience for cyclists.

Nicklaus conducted a turn lane analysis in accordance with ADOT's Traffic Engineering Guidelines, Section 430, to determine the appropriate lane lengths under signalized conditions. The recommended turn lane lengths were incorporated into the final design to ensure efficient operations with the installed signal and accommodate anticipated future traffic growth.

Overall, the project offers a long-term, cost-effective solution that enhances vehicle circulation, improves cyclist safety, and supports the City’s ongoing efforts to manage traffic growth and address multimodal transportation needs.

CLIENT
City of San Luis

CONTACT PERSON
Eulogio Vera, PE,
Public Works Director
(928) 341‐8577
[email protected]

SCOPE ELEMENTS
 Engineering Design Services
 Pavement Evaluations
 Topographic Survey
 Site Design
 Construction Plans
 Plans and Specifications
 Project Management Services
 Progress Meetings/Reports
 Field Work
 Surveying
 Utility Mapping
 Specifications
 Project Construction Estimate
 Design Review Meetings
 Engineering Design Report
 Construction Administration

COMPLETION DATE
3/2024 - Design
5/2025 – Present
Construction administration
Left-turn lanes on the northbound 4th Avenue
approach and the eastbound County 22nd Street
approach

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ANTONIO ALVAREZ, PE
Program Manager/Project Manager
Mr. Alvarezis a former member of the United States Navy with 21 years of experience in civil and geotechnical engineering. His experience spans horizontal A/E design services, including pre-design assessments, feasibility and concept studies, investigations, soils engineering, site design, value engineering, cost estimating, construction inspections, record drawings, and post-design reviews. Specialized expertise in civil and geotechnical engineering for infrastructure projects, including new flexible and rigid pavement sections, rehabilitation of existing pavements, and wet utility systems.

As a Design Quality Control, he is responsible for assigning appropriate staff and resources to each task to ensure that the contract requirements and client expectations are met. As Design Quality Control, he monitors projects to ensure highquality and safety levels, while accomplishing the scope of work on schedule and within budget.

Additionally, he manages the appropriate personnel from contract initiation to closeout, including geotechnical drilling operations and associated laboratory efforts to produce Geotechnical Soil Reports for various multidisciplinary civil engineering projects. He provides construction support and oversees all quality control and quality assurance materials testing services for Nicklaus’ AMRL/CCRL/USACE-accredited laboratory.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
CITY OF EL CENTRO POLICE STATION | EL CENTRO, CA
Nicklaus provided the civil design for a new City of El Centro Police Station. Services included the design of demolition, site preparation, paving, and grading, as well as utility plans. Mr. Alvarez was the designer of record for the project, which included street-side improvements along 11th Street.

BUENA VISTA PARK | EL CENTRO, CA
The project included improving an existing retention basin located within the Buena Vista Subdivision. The park design included the development of a new 8-foot-wide multi-use pathway, pedestrian-level lighting, a new basketball court, a new tot lot, a low-mow turf area, and landscaping. Designer of record, coordinating both pre-design (topographic survey and geotechnical study) and design activities.

CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL FACILITY | EL CENTRO, CA
The project included an administration office and maintenance area with separate public, patrol, and staff access. The administrative portion of the building contains office space, evidence storage, a holding area, a briefing room, defense tactical training facilities, locker rooms, a regional 911 dispatch center, and a maintenance area. Civil Engineer of Record for the project, including offsite roadway improvements.

EDUCATION
B.S., Civil Engineering
San Diego State University

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS
Civil Engineering
CA #C79509
AZ #51919

RELEVANT TRAINING
CALTRANS Resident Engineer
Academy
US Army Corps of EngineersConstruction Quality
Management for Contractors
(CQM)
Radiation Safety Officer Training
Nuclear Gauge Radiation
Safety Training
ACI Field Technician Level 1
ACI Concrete Strength Testing
Technician

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Society of American
Military Engineers (SAME)
American Society of
Civil Engineers (ASCE)
American Society of
Professional Engineers (ASPE)
Arizona Airports Association
(AZAA)

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ERIC GARDNER, PE, MBA
Project Manager
Mr. Gardner has over 20 years of experience in both civil and environmental engineering, including in the fields of project management, water, wastewater, and transportation. His project management experience includes the oversight of numerous design professionals and sub-consultants on roadway, pathway, and wet utility projects. His water and wastewater experience includes the design and installation of a variety of systems used for drainage, distribution, and treatment of water, sewer lift stations, dump stations, and septic systems. His transportation experience includes traffic impact studies, signing and striping design, turn lane and signal warrant analyses, signal design, temporary traffic control plans, safety analyses and feasibility studies. Additionally, his environmental experience includes a variety of projects associated with aquifer protection, leaking underground storage tank (LUST) sites, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) sites, Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) sites, emergency response, stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) and multi-media sampling.

Mr. Gardner has also been involved in the management of multiple emergency response cleanups of crash sites associated with passenger vehicles, trucks, and aircraft.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM | WINTERHAVEN, CA
Responsible for providing the design of retrofits to an existing water distribution system that included the incorporation of variable frequency pumping, the replacement of the existing electrical controls, the replacement of the existing hydropneumatic tank, and the construction of a new shade structure. The design also included the design of two new sewer system manholes and a new electrical system for the existing pumping station. The project included the development of a water system model based on research obtained from a variety of incomplete plans and field investigation.

WINTERHAVEN SEWER FORCE MAIN REPLACEMENT | WINTERHAVEN, CA Assisted with the Preliminary Engineering Report for the Winterhaven Sewer Force Main Project, sealing the Design Report, including the Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Cost, and assisted in the development of the civil construction documentation for the project.

USACE CENTER LEFT TURN LANE; YUMA PROVING GROUND | YUMA, AZ Served as Civil Engineer and supervised the construction of a new center left turn lane for the improvement of Imperial Dam Road at the Yuma Proving Ground Visitor Center, Wahner Brook Memorial Site. The project required compliance with the UFC 3-250-01FA (Unified Facilities Criteria for Pavement Design for Roads, Streets, Walks, and Open Storage Areas). Oversaw construction and quality control, developed a traffic control plan, environmental protection plan, and handled product submittals.

EDUCATION
MBA, Business Administration;
University of Phoenix
B.S., Civil Engineering,
Arizona State University

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS
Civil Engineering
CA #85927
AZ #55066
NV #23906
SC # 39370
FL #95159
GA #049525
TX #142656

RELEVANT TRAINING
40 hour HAZWOPER
8 Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor and
subsequent 8 hour refreshers
OSHA 30-Hour Construction
Safety
EM 385-1-1 Certified
First Air/CPR Certified
OSHA Permit Required Confined
Space
Environmental Sustainability
Professional
California Stormwater

QSD/QSP/QISP
Construction Quality
Management for Contractors
Environmental Sustainability
Professional ENV-SP

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Society of American
Military Engineers (SAME)
Arizona Airports Association
(AZAA)

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PHILLIP A RAMIREZ, PE
Civil Engineer
Mr. Ramirez has worked for various public agencies, spanning more than 10 years of combined experience working on both private and public-funded construction projects. Mr. Ramirez’s primary function as a resident engineer is to oversee the dayto-day operations of the civil, geotechnical, and inspection staff. His responsibilities include coordinating between the contractor and the respective design disciplines and stakeholders from the Notice to Proceed through to the Notice of Completion.

Mr. Ramirez’s experience working on resident engineer projects includes RFI review, submittal review, change order review, quantity takeoff verification, progress payment review, labor compliance coordination, evaluation and documentation of as-builts, observation, weekly progress meetings; contract administration services as required to sufficiently warrant the construction has been accomplished in accordance with the plans, specifications, and codes; project records administration; and discipline(s) coordination. His efforts as Resident Engineer translate to design quality control, ensuring plans and specifications are construction-ready.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
COLE BLVD IMPROVEMENTS | CALEXICO, CA
The project consisted of rehabilitating roadway and pedestrian facilities along Cole Blvd from M.L King Ave. through Bowker Rd. The project included a cold mill grind and overlay of the AC layer, as well as the removal and replacement of curb and gutter, driveways, and pedestrian facilities. The project also required extensive potholing and coordination with utility companies. Served as Resident Engineer, which included site inspections and documentation during the construction phase to verify compliance with the contract documents.

EL CENTRO SOUTHERN PUMP STATION | EL CENTRO, CA
The project involves the installation of a new pump station, complete with approximately 4,700 linear feet of gravity mainline and 2,000 linear feet of force mainline. The project includes a concrete wet well, vault, two 25-horsepower pumps, and a control building equipped with SCADA and monitoring equipment. Served as Resident Engineer, which includes site inspections and documentation during the construction phase to verify compliance with the contract documents.

SEELEY PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY | SEELEY, CA
The project involved constructing a 4,735-square-foot County Public Safety Facility, comprising an apparatus bay, fire station, and cooling center. The fire station was complete with offices, living quarters, restrooms, a server room, and space for two fire trucks. Served as Resident Engineer, which included site inspections and documentation during the construction phase to verify compliance with the contract documents.

EDUCATION
B.S. Structural Engineering
University of California
San Diego

PROFESSIONAL

REGISTRATIONS
Civil Engineering

QSD/QSP
CA #C91488

RELEVANT TRAINING
CALTRANS Resident
Engineer Academy

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
ASCE American Society of
Civil Engineers

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MOHAMMAD JOOLAZADEH, PE, GE
Geotechnical Engineer
Mr. Joolazadeh has over 40 years of experience in geotechnical engineering. He has worked on and managed a wide range of projects, including residential and small commercial developments, heavy industrial facilities, ports and harbors, tank farms, educational institutions, health organizations, and correctional facilities. Additionally, he has managed and participated in numerous forensic evaluations throughout California, Nevada, and Arizona. His administrative responsibilities have included business planning, as well as technical, professional, and marketing duties. Specific responsibilities include contract preparation and administration, financial planning, and developing quality assurance programs. Professional Organizations: Advanced Certificate in Construction Management; American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE); Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI); Deep Foundations Institute (DFI); American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM); Post-Tension Institute (PTI); California Geotechnical Engineers Association (CGEA).

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• DESERT SHORES RESTORATION PROJECT | IMPERIAL, CA
• MCGEE PARK GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION | EL CENTRO, CA

CRAIG CHASE, PG, CEG
Engineering Geologist
Mr. Chase has approximately 30 years of project management and field experience in geotechnical and civil engineering, focused on projects involving engineering geology, environmental geology, UST sites, geologic hazards, groundwater sampling, hydrogeology, construction defects, and solid waste management. He has been responsible for the management and execution of geologic, geotechnical, and environmental investigations and projects throughout the southwestern and western United States and direct project management and field support of geologic/geotechnical, and seismic hazard investigations for residential, commercial and retail development, municipal infrastructure/modernization/ rehabilitation projects, environmental site assessments and studies, due diligence geotechnical reviews, and report preparation for geotechnical and environmental projects. As an engineering geologist, Mr. Chase has extensive field and project management experience, including geologic and geotechnical investigations for geologic/seismic hazards, including landslides, slope failures, earthquake damage, and flooding. In addition, he has helped provide design and construction support for hillside dewatering/drainage devices for landslide stabilization, hydrology calculations, and groundwater/liquefaction evaluations. Relevant Certifications: ACI Soil Technician; Nuclear Density Gauge Radiation Safety Officer; OSHA 40 hr. HAZWOPER; OSHA 8 hr.

HAZWOPER; OSHA 30 hr. Construction; Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors; USACE EM 385-1-1; DHS Level I Antiterrorism Awareness; CPR/First Aid.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• SOUTHERN PUMP STATION, DEWATERING EVALUATION AND GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SUPPORT | EL CENTRO, CA
• DEBBIE PITTMAN PARK GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION | EL CENTRO, CA

EDUCATION
MS, Geological Engineering,
University of Idaho
B.S., Geology,
Pahlavi University

PROFESSIONAL

REGISTRATIONS
Civil Engineering
Geotechnical Engineer:

CA #2199
Civil Engineer
CA #43474
AZ #30739
NV #12622
CO #33946
TX #153149

EDUCATION
M.S., Environmental Science;
California State University
B.S., Geology;
California State University

PROFESSIONAL

REGISTRATIONS
Professional Geologist
CA #7045
AZ #36526
OR #G1952
TX #15077
Certified Engineering
Geologist
CA #2225

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STACY GUTIERREZ, PE, CIH
Environmental Engineer
Stacy Gutierrez has over 24 years of technical experience managing environmental and civil engineering projects to include remediation system design, environmental assessments, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), erosion and sediment control design, water and wastewater design, environmental assessments, asbestos and lead‐based paint management, and full‐service industrial hygiene services. Ms.

Gutierrez is a Certified Industrial Hygienist and is EM385 certified for safety compliance. She has a strong understanding of job site activities as an Environmental Engineer and also in health and safety. Ms. Gutierrez has performed environmental engineering services for many clients, including the City of Somerton, Quechan Indian Tribe, Yuma County, City of Yuma, ADOT, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, and the Department of Defense. Relevant Certifications: Certified Professional in Stormwater Quality (CPSWQ); Qualified SWPPP Developer/Practitioner (QSD/QSP); EM385-1-1 Certified; OSHA - 30 Hour Construction Safety & Health; OSHA 40hr HAZWOPER; OSHA 8hr HAZWOPER Supervisor; AHERA Asbestos Inspector/Management Planner/Contractor/Supervisor/Project Designer; Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC); EPA Certified Lead-Based Paint Inspector /Assessor; CPR/First Aid Certified.

JIM HOGAN, PE
Civil Engineer
Mr. Hogan has more than 30 years of experience as a full-time Program Manager for large environmental multi-media compliance IDIQs and water quality IDIQs with multiple concurrent TOs valued at more $315M throughout the Southwest and worldwide. Mr. Hogan has developed and recommended cost-effective BMP alternatives for implementation, coordinated and implemented sampling, wet and dry season observations, illicit connection surveys, facility inspections, BMP evaluations, and Phase II Compliance Programs. Mr. Hogan also has more than 25 years of progressively increasing storm water experience, including participating in the San Diego Storm Water Working Group (SWWG) chaired by the Commanding Officer of Naval Station San Diego. Mr. Hogan has provided the SWWG interpretation and guidance during permit negotiations with the Regional Water Board. He has also developed, managed and implemented the Industrial, Construction, and Phase II Compliance Storm Water Programs at more than 25 US Navy and Marine Corps installations. Mr. Hogan has developed Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans, Monitoring Programs, Annual Reports, and Notices of Intent (NOIs) for maintenance and construction storm water programs. In addition, he has restructured the US NAVY sampling program reducing program cost and implemented sampling strategies to increase samples obtained. He has evaluated over 10,000 BMPs at over 1,000 maintenance and material storage facilities for regulatory reporting and compliance.

Mr. Hogan expertise in best practices for stormwater compliance has resulted in him leading training sessions for numerous permitting topics including the Industrial, Construction, and Phase II Storm Water Permit. His experience includes industry awards for customer service in the development and implementation of SWPPPs and storm water monitoring programs, and the CELSOC Award for Outstanding Customer Service.

EDUCATION
M.S. Applied Science
Arizona State University
B.S. Environmental
Engineering,
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

PROFESSIONAL

REGISTRATIONS
Environmental Engineering
AZ #36702
NV #22766
TX #133183
Certified Industrial Hygienist
(CIH) #9210

EDUCATION
B.S., Civil Engineering;
San Diego State University

PROFESSIONAL

REGISTRATIONS
Professional Geologist
CA #C56615

PROFESSIONAL

CERTIFICATIONS
Envision Sustainability
Professional ENV SP, 1415
Qualified Industrial
Stormwater Practitioner
(QISP) #56615
Qualified SWPPP Developer
(QSD)/Qualified SWPPP
Practitioner (QSP) # 23445
Certified SCUBA Diver, 031688
Certified Professional in
Stormwater Quality (CPSWQ)
#0723

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STEVE MORAN
Cost Estimator
Mr. Moran has been in construction for over 26 years, serving as a Project Manager, Estimator, Inspector, Site Superintendent, Health and Safety Manager, and Quality Control Manager. In his construction career as an Estimator, he has 24 years of experience as a commercial estimator preparing cost estimates using MII and PACES estimating programs such as Winest, Costworks, RSMeans databases, and other proprietary software for estimation of multi-discipline commercial and industrial construction projects, and 12 years of specialized experience with Federal and State Government Contracts, including Single-Award Cost Plus and Award Fee, Cost Plus Fixed Fee, IDIQ, and Firm Fixed Price. He is experienced with Bid/Build, Design/Build, and Design/Bid/Build construction contract methodologies, proposal development, construction cost estimation, and contract negotiation.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
WINTERHAVEN SEWER FORCE MAIN REPLACEMENT | WINTERHAVEN, CA Developed a detailed engineering cost estimate utilizing RSMeans® with current cost data and equipment library for the project region. It was based on an on-site visit, initial findings, and recommendations included in the Basis of Design. This included repairs to the existing Lift Station wet well, installation of new pumps, controls with ultrasonic level controls, and a new 4-inch PVC force main with vacuum/air release valves and cleanouts.

EL CENTRO VALLEY CENTER POINT PLAZA DEMOLITION | EL CENTRO, CA Developed a detailed engineering cost estimate using RSMeans® with the project region's current cost data and equipment library based on an on-site visit, initial findings, and recommendations included in the Basis of Design. This includes demolishing three existing buildings and reconnecting relocated utilities to the existing Valley Center Point Property Tenants.

ALEX ROJAS
Geotechnical Materials Testing
Mr. Rojas has extensive experience as a general contractor and owner’s representative providing construction/project management, resident engineering, and field inspection services for land development water and wastewater projects, including pipelines, pump stations, treatment facilities, reservoirs, and roadway construction. Mr. Rojas has constructed projects in the United States and Mexico.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
HEBER TOWNSITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR VARIOUS ROADS | HEBER, CA Developed a Funding for the project was $4.8M for construction-related activities.

Improvements include new sidewalks, curb and gutter, ADA pedestrian ramps, cross gutters, adjustment of water valves, striping, signage, and street pavement structure.

This is the largest street improvement project for Imperial County.

BOMBAY BEACH TOWNSITE IMPROVEMENTS | BOMBAY BEACH, CA
The project was to improve the Bombay Beach Road System, which consisted of 5.88 miles of asphalt cement paved roadways. As a consultant, Mr. Rojas coordinated the geotechnical and materials testing performed as per specifications.

RELEVANT TRAINING
USACE Construction Quality
Management for
Contractors (CQM);
EM 385-1-1 40-Hour;
40-hour HAZWOPER;
OSHA 30-Hour Construction
Safety and Health;
CPR/AED and Basic
First Aid;
OSHA – Confined Space Entry
Program;
OSHA Fall Protection;
Competent Person
Certification;
Spill Prevention Hazardous
Waste Management

EDUCATION
B.S., Civil Engineering
Universidad Autonoma de
Baja California

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ROBERT L. CAMPBELL, SE
Stuctural Engineer Consultant
Mr. Campbell has over 40 years’ of structural engineering experience with specialized experience in seismic design and analysis of buildings. His experience includes the structural design and coordination of projects including federal, municipal, medical, and educational facilities; seismic retrofit projects; hospitals and fire stations; and office, shopping and multi-family complexes.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
COCOPAH MUSEUM EXPANSION | WINTERHAVEN, CA
Structural engineering firm of record for the 1,400 sq. ft. art gallery building consisting of concrete, structural steel and wood framing.

QUECHAN FOOD DISTRIBUTION WAREHOUSE RENOVAVTIONS | WINTERHAVEN, CA Structural engineering firm of record for the modifications and structural strengthening to the existing pre-engineered metal building.

COCOPAH INDIAN TRIBE PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY | WINTERHAVEN, CA Structural engineering firm of record for the new 19,000 sq. ft. Public Safety Facility.

SAN LUIS POLICE DEPARTMENT NEW SUBSTATION | SAN LUIS, AZ Structural engineering firm of record for the new 6,300 sq. ft. police substation for the City of San Luis.

JAMES R. ADLER, PE
Electrical Engineer Consultant
Mr. Adler has over 36 years’ of experience in the design and construction industry. He began his career in the US Navy Civil Engineer Corps with significant experience in design and construction project management and was a warranted contracting officer.

Mr. Adler also has experience in public works administration and military contingency construction with the US Navy Seabees. His electrical design experience includes secondary low voltage distribution systems, lighting, controls, solar energy systems, and fire and security alarm systems for an extensive range of commercial, industrial, municipal, educational, airport, and residential construction projects.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

CALEXICO POE GATEWAY OF THE AMERICAS WATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS | CALEXICO, CA
Consulted as the principal electrical engineer for the Holt Group for the water treatment plant improvements. Project included replacement SES, new generator & ATS, phasing plan, and all electrical distribution and motor controls for upgrades.

EL CENTRO PS NO. 2 SEWER LIFT STATION | EL CENTRO, CA
Consulted as the principal electrical engineer. Project included new SES, generator, ATS, motor control center, controls, area lighting, and all electrical distribution.

COCOPAH PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING | SOMERTON, AZ
Provided electrical power, lighting, emergency generator, & fire alarm design for the new public safety building. The facility included police department/administrative/courtroom spaces.

EDUCATION
B.S., Civil Engineering;
University of North Dakota

PROFESSIONAL

CERTIFICATIONS
Structural Engineer
CA # S4008/C46535;
AZ #22963

ORGANIZATIONS
Structural Engineers Association
of Arizona;
Structural Engineers Association
of California;
American Concrete Institute (ACI);
American Institute of Steel
Construction (AISC);
American Welding Society (AWS);
International Code
Council (ICC)

EDUCATION
Masters of Business
Administration (MBA),
Webster University
B.S. Electrical Engineering,
Northern Arizona University

PROFESSIONAL

CERTIFICATIONS
Electrical Engineer
CA #E16119
AZ #27839

ORGANIZATIONS
National Society of Professional
Engineers (NSPE);
Society of American Military
Engineers (SAME);
Institute of Electrical and
Electronic Engineers;
National Fire Protection
Association;
Building Industry Consulting
Service Int’l (BICSI)

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GORDON OLSON, PE, PLS
Land Surveyor
Mr. Olson manages production of all survey mapping and engineering design of DSE's projects including residential, industrial, commercial developments as well as large scale solar projects. He is esponsible for the preparation of Tentative Maps, Tract Maps, Grading and Improvement Plans, Utility Plans, Record of Survey Plats and A.L.T.A.

Surveys. Aditionally, Mr. Olson conducts research and evaluates land title documents and information required for field work; plans, schedules and analyzes work of survey crews; Interacts with other professionals including County, City and State officials, attorneys and title officers in tracking of projects through various entitlement, permitting, plan check and recordation processes. Mr. Olson prepares proposals for professional Engineering and Land Surveying services and has served as Acting City Land Surveyor for several cities including the City of Imperial and the City of Brawley.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
CITY OF IMPERIAL CLAYPOOL LIFT STATION PROJECT | IMPERIAL, CA Provide engineering and surveying services as required to the City of Imperial for the dedication of the Claypool Lift Station site and associated road right of way to access same.

WINTERHAVEN COUNTY WATER DISTRICT | WINTERHAVEN, CA
Provide topographic surveys for civil design for improvements to Winterhaven's water delivery system.

EDUCATION
B.S., CIVIL ENGINEERING,

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA

PROFESSIONAL

CERTIFICATIONS CIVIL

ENGINEERING
CALIFORNIA #50377

PROFESSIONAL LAND
SURVEYOR CA #7107

CIVIL ENGINEERING
ARIZONA #25985

REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR
ARIZONA #27748

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FOR

ON-CALL SERVICES

1. CIVIL ENGINEERING – GENERAL

2. CIVIL ENGINEERING - WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT
Requested By:

City of El Centro
Department of Public Works
307 W. Brighton Ave.

El Centro, CA 92243
Phone: (760) 336-3152
Abraham Campos, PE
Director of Public Works/ City Engineer
August 2025
Exhibit F- RFP

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EXHIBITS
A - Civil Engineering – General and Water and Wastewater Treatment. Expanded Scope B – Sample Proposal Evaluation Form
C – Sample Design Professional Services Agreement
D- Levine Act. Statement
E- Sample Task Order
*No changes shall be made to consultant agreement by consultant.

I. TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
I. Table of Contents 2
II. Request for Proposal (RFP) 3
III. Introduction and Purpose 3
IV. Background 5
V. Scope of Services 5
VI. Project Schedule 7
VII. Deliverable Items 7
VIII. Corrections 7
IX. Delivery of Proposal 7
X. Selection Process 8
XI. Submittal Requirements 9

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II. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (“RFP”)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of El Centro (the “City”) is requesting proposals from qualified consultants to provide Civil Engineering Design (Roads and Traffic, and Water and Wastewater facilities) (the “Consultant(s)”).

DEADLINE
Consultants are requested to submit five hard copies of their proposal before 04:30 p.m. on Friday, September 19, 2025. Refer to section IX for further information.

Note: late, emailed, or faxed proposals will not be considered.

OBTAINING DOCUMENTS
The Contract Documents are available through Planet Bids, by accessing our website (www.cityofelcentro.org) and selecting “GOVERNMENT > PUBLIC WORKS> BIDS & PROPOSALS> PROCEED TO SITE”.

III. INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE
INTRODUCTION.

The Department of Public Works - Engineering Division of the City of El Centro is seeking professional services from a consulting firm or team (Consultant) for On-Call services for the two (2) disciplines listed below. The City will contract with the primary firm under which subconsultants may operate. The City is requesting services for up the term of the agreement. The term of the agreement shall be for two (2) years, with up to three (3) one (1) year extensions, which extensions shall be at the City’s sole option.

Disciplines:

1. Civil Engineering – General Civil Engineering

2. Civil Engineering – Water and Wastewater Treatment
Up to three consultants shall be selected for each discipline. The City reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of consultants awarded a contract under each discipline.

Consultant must submit a separate responsive proposal to each discipline that Consultant wishes to be considered. Each discipline will be judged independently. You are not required to submit a proposal for both disciplines.

PURPOSE. The purpose of this RFP is to:

1. Familiarize prospective consultants with the information necessary to understand the consultant selection process and the required documentation consultant must

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submit.

2. Receive, review and consider proposals from prospective consultants, and select a consultant to provide the desired services for each discipline.

3. Execute a contract for on-call services in the form of a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) (see RFP Exhibit C – Sample Standard Agreement), which will include a negotiated rate schedule established at the time of its execution.

4. Advise prospective consultants that the City is not obligated to issue any contract(s) by issuing this proposal.

The Consultant shall provide the Public Works Department with the ability to obtain assistance quickly during peak workload periods, staffing absences and when expedited/fast track support is needed to satisfy City customers. The most important objective is to maintain a level of high-quality, Civil Engineering Design (Roads, Traffic, Water and Wastewater facilities).

Qualified entities are invited to submit written proposals for consideration in accordance with this request. These services will be conducted under a contract with the City.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all responses received as a result of this solicitation; to extend the submission due date for; to modify, amend, reissue or rewrite this document; and to procure any or all services by other means. Consultants that respond to this RFP shall comply with all applicable laws. There are no M/WBE and/or DBE requirements for this RFP.

The contract will be regulated according to the provisions of all Federal, State and local laws and ordinances that are applicable. This includes compliance with prevailing wage rates and their payment in accordance with the California Labor Code, as applicable.

Consultants are advised to consider whether services to be performed include classifications subject to state or federal prevailing wage requirements. Prevailing wages will apply if the services to be performed will involve land surveying (such as flag persons, survey party chief, rodman or chainman), materials sampling and testing (such as drilling rig operators, pile driving, crane operators), inspection work, soils or foundation investigations, environmental hazardous materials and so forth. California State prevailing wage information is available through the California Department of Industrial Relations website at https://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/dprewagedetermination.htm Labor categories subject to prevailing wage requirements, when employed for any work on this project, are wholly the responsibility of the firm or individual named in any Professional Services Agreement approved by the City. City will not assume any responsibility for Consultant’s failure to pay prevailing wages in accordance with State law.

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IV. BACKGROUND
The City of El Cento incorporated in 1908 and later became a Charter city. El Centro is the center of one of Southern California's most promising new commercial and industrial regions. There are two international border crossings nearby for commercial and noncommercial vehicles. Covering 11.019 square miles, it is the largest city in Imperial County. El Centro is located 616 miles southwest of San Francisco, 117 miles east of San Diego and 245 miles west of Phoenix, Az. and just 15 minutes from the international industrial complexes in Mexicali, Baja California. El Centro is accessible via Interstate 8, State Highway 86 and State Highway 111. The City population is estimated to be over 45,000 residents; however, population increases during the day as the City is the County seat.

The consultant(s) will work under the direction of the Public Works Director or designee to handle engineering service tasks as they are required. The highest rated consultant(s) will be selected to be on contract for on-call services. Consultant(s) will enter into a master agreement which will specify the billing rates, personnel to be assigned, and other terms.

No monthly retainer is anticipated.

Letter proposals will be requested from one or more on-call consultants when engineering service tasks are required. The letter proposals will set forth the scope, fee, personnel, and time of performance for the particular task. The letter proposals will be approved through a task order implementing and attached to the master agreement. Consultant selection for a particular task will be based on qualification as set forth in the Statement of Qualifications. Consultant selection will be at the sole discretion of the City. No consultant is guaranteed work.

V. SCOPE OF SERVICES
Consultants shall submit in their proposal in addition to the main scope the discipline(s) for which they wish to be qualified. The disciplines include, but are not necessarily limited to the following areas of experience and expertise.

Civil Engineering - General
The consultant shall design and prepare plan, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) for arterial and local streets; including traffic engineering/design, landscaping, water, sewer and storm drain design. Sample work activities include:
 Preparation of Phase I and II site investigation and soils reports, including field exploration, drill test borings, sample soils, compacting testing, and laboratory tests.

Laboratory shall be Caltrans certified.
 Review and/or preparation of traffic plans (signing and striping plans, traffic detour and traffic staging plans, as well as signals), traffic studies/reports.  Review and/or preparation of street improvement plans.  Review and/or preparation of domestic or raw water improvement plans and studies.  Review and/or preparation of sewer improvement plans and studies

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 Review and/or preparation of storm drain improvement plans, hydrology and hydraulic reports.
 Review and/or preparation of tract and parcel map, lot line adjustments, certificates of compliance, map/easement or legal descriptions and supporting documentation.  Review and/or preparation of structure calculations.
 Review and/or preparation of engineering quantity estimates and costs.

Designers shall have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in civil design for public facilities.

A detailed scope of work is available as Exhibit A of this RFP.

The consultant shall assist City staff to identify and prioritize pavement preservation projects; design and prepare plan, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) for pavement projects. Utilize the latest technologies to design and construct/rehabilitate pavements in the most cost-effective way. Consultant must be experienced with state and federal funded projects and pavement designers shall have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in pavement design. A detailed scope of work is available as Exhibit A of this RFP.

Civil Engineering – Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities The objective of this discipline is to enable the City to improve the City potable water, sanitary sewer and storm water systems to meet the rules and regulations of the State and Federal mandates as well as public demand. Consultant shall provide all services and work required to complete studies, designs, plans, specifications and estimates for City projects as identified in the current city water, wastewater and storm water master plans or as may be requested by the City. City may request the consultant to update said master plans. The consultant shall have 10 years’ experience in the design of potable and sanitary sewer treatment, collection and distribution systems in compliance with State and Federal requirements in the State of California. A detailed scope of work is available as Exhibit A of this RFP.

The above list is not intended to be exclusive; other services will likely be sought as the need arises. The statement of qualifications does not need to include a fee proposal for any of these specific tasks; fee proposals for individual tasks would be requested during the course of the on-call contract.

Periodically, the City has the need for assistance with special engineering studies or general staff augmentation. The consultant must be able to assist the City through this contract to provide the necessary services.

The consultant shall utilize its’ in-house staff and/or sub-consultants to complete the assignments to meet the City standards. For specialized work for which the prime consultant will require a sub-consultant, the prime consultant will serve as an administrative liaison between the City and the sub-consultant. The prime consultant mark-up for sub-consultants shall not exceed 10%.

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VI. PROJECT SCHEDULE
The following is a tentative schedule for the project:

Release of RFP 08/22/2025
Proposal Due 09/19/2025
Consultant Interview (if needed) Week of October 6th, 2025 Contract Award 10/21/2025
VII. DELIVERABLE ITEMS
The Consultant will be required to verify that all information submitted as services rendered is accurate and current. Furthermore, the Consultant will be required to document the source(s) of all compiled information. All information generated as part of the Consultant's or sub-consultant's work shall become part of City of El Centro record of the project.

VIII. CORRECTIONS
Proposing Consultants are encouraged to amplify the scope of services, to identify any supplemental tasks necessary, and to recommend any alternatives that may enhance the project or reduce costs. Where applicable, consultant is encouraged to describe the anticipated level of effort for eachtask.

IX. DELIVERY OF PROPOSALS
Proposals must be submitted to 307 W. Brighton Ave., El Centro CA 92243 by at 4:30 pm on Friday, September 19, 2025 with subject reading as follows:

Response for City of El Centro On-Call Services RFP
Discipline: (Enter Discipline to be considered here)
Attn: Abraham Campos, PE
Public Works Director/City Engineer
On a separate envelope, submit a hard copy Fee Schedule to the same address and by the same date in a sealed envelope marked:

Fee Proposal for City of El Centro On-Call Services
Discipline: (Enter Discipline to be considered here)
Attn: Abraham Campos, PE
Public Works Director/City Engineer
Proposals and Fee Proposals received after the stated deadline will not be accepted. Advance submittals are permitted. The City will not be liable for any costs incurred by the Consultant

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incidental to the preparation of proposals or for developing and carrying out interview presentations.

Submission of a proposal indicates acceptance by the Consultant of the conditions contained in this RFP unless clearly and specifically noted in the proposal submitted and confirmed in the contract between the City of El Centro and the Consultant selected.

Questions concerning the RFP must be submitted via the Planet Bids portal. All questions must arrive at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the proposal due date to allow time for distributing answers and/or clarifications.

No questions or inquiries may be directed to any individual (s) at the location detailed in this document. All inquiries must be submitted in writing per the process described in this document. Attempts to contact any City employee other than the designated contact for this RFP may result in rejection of a submitted proposal. No questions will be answered after the ten-ten-day period.

X. SELECTION PROCESS
City staff will evaluate the proposals based on effectiveness and efficiency in supporting each of the following items.

1. Overall responsiveness to the RFP

2. Consultant (and project team) qualifications, experience and referenced projects

3. Qualifications, experience and commitment of the project manager and team members. The project manager shall preferably have successfully completed at least three (3) projects of similar nature, complexity, and size during the last 10 years

4. Project understanding, innovative approach and proposed scope of work

5. Ability to deliver the project scope of work within the stated estimated level of effort

6. Project management plan and schedule

7. Ability to sign the City’s Standard Professional Services Agreement and provide the City’s standard insurance coverages listed therein Based on this evaluation, the City may choose to invite up to three (3) Consultants from each discipline to participate in an oral presentation/interview session or select the Consultant based on the results from the evaluation of the proposal.

In the event the City chooses to conduct interviews as part of the selection process, the selected Consultants will be asked to bring an interview panel including the project manager and up to three (3) (maximum) key staff members who will be directly involved in providing the services. The Consultants selected for the interview will be allowed thirty (30) minutes to present their Consultant experience and project approach. Following the presentation there will be a thirty (30) minute informal question and answer discussion.

At the conclusion of the evaluation, the City may enter into contract negotiations with the top three ranking Consultants. If negotiations with the top-ranking Consultants are unsuccessful, negotiations will terminate and the City may undertake negotiations with the

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fourth-ranked Consultant. City staff then will make recommendations to the City Council, which reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. The selection process will be completed when a contract is executed.

Furthermore, the City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, and to waive any and all irregularities to choose the Consultant which, in the City’s opinion, best serves the City’s interests. The City will not be liable for any costs incurred by the Consultant incidental to the preparation of proposals or for developing and carrying out interview presentations.

All Consultants issued this RFP were previously asked to certify that they would execute a contract with the City of El Centro with no exceptions or additions.

XI. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
Proposals shall be formatted for 8-1/2” x 11” portrait pages for written materials and 11” x 17” landscape pages for drawings, consisting only of the specified materials requested below. If interviews are required, presentation boards may be used. Presentation boards shall be 30” x 42”, unframed with appropriate scale and identification.

It is imperative that all Proposers responding to the RFP comply exactly and completely with the instructions set forth herein. Proposals must be concise, but with sufficient detail to allow accurate evaluation and comparative analysis. Proposals should be straightforward and provide "layman" explanations of technical terms that are used. Emphasis should be concentrated on conforming to the RFP instructions, responding to the RFP requirements, and on providing a complete and clear description of the offer. Do NOT include marketing brochures or other promotional material not connected with this RFP. Responses must be limited to 30 pages maximum.

To be responsive, each Proposal must include only the following information in the format indicated. Proposals not organized according to the following format may be rejected.

1. Cover with title and date

2. Cover Letter that documents the proposal offer, lists subconsultants and their roles, location of office where work will be done, is signed by an officer of the Consultant (or by another person with authority to act on behalf of and bind the Consultant), and indicates the contact person for the proposal

3. Table of Contents

4. Executive Summary

5. Approach to satisfying scope of work, which should highlight key issues as well as special processes, tools and lessons learned that will be applied

6. Scope of Work based on the respective discipline above

7. Availability to meet the expected schedule for this work, including current workload and backlog

8. History, general qualifications, employee count by title and discipline, and recent or pending litigation for Consultants and subconsultants

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9. Proposer must provide three (3) references for which Proposer has provided similar services performed in California of the nature and scope as set forth in the RFP within the last five (5) years. Include name of business, name of contact person, telephone number of contact person, and description and date of services provided. References for public agency projects are preferred.

10. Qualifications of Project Manager and Key Staff of Consultant and subconsultants, including individual resumes listing required licenses, credentials and relevant experience addressing qualifications requirements specified herein, with relevant experience focused on similar projects completed within the last 10 years. City will place considerable emphasis on the commitment by the Proposer to provide qualified personnel for the services being considered. The Proposer shall furnish resumes in outline form for the key personnel committed to this account. Proposer shall also include the number and type of additional support personnel who will be providing services. The substitution or addition of individuals shall be allowed only with prior written approval of the City.

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EXHIBIT A
CIVIL ENGINEERING – GENERAL AND WATER AND WASTEWATER
TREATMENT. EXPANDED SCOPE

1.0 Scope of Work
The Scope of Work shall include, but not limited to the following tasks:

In general, the Consultant shall perform engineering design services resulting in contract documents (plans, specifications and cost estimates) for various projects on an as-needed basis.

The Consultant shall provide a detailed schedule of the assigned project upon issuance of a Task Order of that particular project. The Consultant shall also provide all field survey works required to complete the designs. In addition to scope of work items necessary to complete the design of approved CIP projects, the selected consultant shall also provide specific Engineering Technician services. The services to be provided are enumerated below.

The Consultant’s services shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Research existing records of utility companies and agencies and coordinate the proposed improvements with existing field conditions.

2. Prepare all documentation required to obtain permits from any and all agencies having jurisdiction of the project.

3. Conduct an environmental assessment for each project and prepare all documentation required to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

4. Provide all field survey and topographic work necessary to complete the design effort.

Design level survey and base mapping of the project site shall be prepared in US Customary English units by a California licensed Land Surveyor in accordance with the City guidelines and in AutoCAD Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) format. The horizontal datum shall be NAD 83 and the vertical datum shall be NAVD 88. All survey field notes shall be on forms provided by the City, shall be neatly completed in pencil, and shall become property of the City upon completion of the project. Informal field investigations including marking of removal areas may be required for some of the sidewalk, curb and gutter, and pavement replacement projects.

5. Complete the design of projects including plans, specifications, and engineer’s construction cost estimate. The Consultant shall contact manufacturers and/or contractors to verify the engineer’s estimate prior to submitting to the City. Specifications shall be prepared in Microsoft Word and an electronic copy of the final version shall be furnished to the City. The City will provide the specification boiler plate to the Consultant.

6. All preliminary and bid sets of plans shall be plotted on bond or velum using the AutoCAD program. All drawings shall be completed per the City of El Centro CADD Standards

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7. All original plan sheets, the title sheet of the specifications, calculations, and reports shall be signed and stamped by the Consultant’s licensed professional engineer in responsible-charge of the project. These signed originals will then become the property of the City.

8. The Consultant shall provide support services as needed during the bidding and construction phases of the project, including:

A. The Consultant shall respond to bidder inquiries during the bidding process, including preparation of any addenda. Upon award of the construction contract, the Consultant shall attend the pre- construction meeting.

B. The Consultant shall review and approve all submittals and shop plan drawings required supporting the construction contract. The Consultant shall complete shop drawings reviews within one (1) week of receipt. Contract Change Order reviews shall be completed within two (2) working days of receipt.

C. The Consultant shall respond to written Requests for Information (RFI) to provide clarification or resolve discrepancies in the contract documents. Responses shall be completed within three (3) working days.

D. The Consultant shall provide periodic field reviews and bring to the attention of the City of El Centro any defects or deficiencies in the work by the construction contractor which the Consultant may observe. The Consultant shall have no authority to issue instruction on behalf of the City of El Centro, or to deputize another to do so.

9. Upon the completion of construction, as-builts shall be submitted to the City. The Consultant shall incorporate all changes to the plans electronically with all necessary revision notations.

Once plans have been updated, a signed set of as-built mylars shall be submitted to the City with an electronic copy (in AutoCAD and pdf formats) of the final as-built drawings via CD or e-mail.

10. The Consultant shall monitor the project progress, maintain project files, and control the quality of the work performed by in-house staff and/or sub-consultants. Incomplete (not meeting targeted completion) or poor-quality work will not be accepted. The Consultant will need to revise the documents within a revised schedule set by the City, which may require overtime. No additional regular or overtime hours shall be approved for the required revisions.

11. Attend meetings with the City staff as required.

12. Coordinate plan check, design topics, permits and any other issues with the City, other Agencies, and all utility companies as required. The Consultant shall be the liaison with affected agencies.

13. The Consultant shall be responsible for to reviewing and approving addenda and clarifications to plans and specifications.

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1.1 Preliminary Design
Review available record plans, existing/proposed conditions and requirements. Attend the Field Review Meeting; prepare Field Review Report
Conduct a field survey in order to confirm the accuracy of any existing drawings, surveys, streets, and utility locations data obtained. Consultant is expected to conduct additional surveys based on the project requirements.

Consultant shall prepare a preliminary Design Report (PDR) of alternatives, preliminary cost estimate and preferred alternative.

1.2 Development of Detail Plans, Specifications and Estimate (PS&E):

All reports, plans, specifications and quantity calculations shall conform to criteria, policies, procedures and standards of Caltrans, APWA and the City, and shall be made available to the City at stages specified in the milestone schedule and upon request.

Construction plans shall adhere to City of El Centro Standard Construction Drawing standards.

The Consultant shall produce, at the Consultant’s sole cost and expense, blank reproducible sample plan sheets and any needed standard drawings. Standard drawings and standard plans shall be incorporated into the Contract Plans where applicable.

Each plan sheet shall bear the State of California Registered Professional Engineer registration seal within signatures, license number and registration certificate expiration date of the Engineer who is in responsible charge for developing the plan. Each plan sheet shall be signed by the engineer who performed the independent plan check.

Consultant shall prepare complete contract specifications based on the Manuals/Standards section

2.4. A list of contract pay items with the descriptions, item codes and estimated quantities shall be included in the front of the special provisions.

The Consultant shall prepare quantity calculations for items that are applicable to this project, and prepare cost estimates.

Quantities for all contract pay items shall be substantiated by calculations. Quantity calculations shall be neat and orderly and shall show all sketches, diagrams, and dimensions necessary to allow them to be independently used by field inspectors during construction.

Electronic files for all structural details and calculations shall be submitted at the end of the contract or when requested by the City.

All electronic software developed, databases generated, spreadsheets and intellectual properties developed during the life of the Agreement shall become the property of the City.

1.3 Environmental Documents and Permit Compliance
Specific environmental documentation work as may be required by the funding agency and the City including, but not be limited to the following: prepare Preliminary Environmental Study (PES), CEQA compliance documentation, technical studies, , NPDES permit, Regional Board Section 401 certification, any coordination as required completing the environmental NEPA and

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CEQA work, and any encroachment permits required for the project from agencies such as Caltrans, County of Imperial, the City and any other having jurisdiction.

1.4 Utility Research and Coordination
(1) Research and obtain file copy of utility maps within the project limits for existing and/or proposed facilities.
(2) Prepare preliminary plans with utility notices/questionnaires to be sent to utility companies. (3) Plot existing and proposed utilities in plan (and profile when applicable) (4) Monitor response of utility notices received by the City and then make recommendations for mitigating conflicts.
(5) Attend coordination meetings when required regarding adjustments and relocations. (6) Pothole information, where required, shall be coordinated by the Consultant.

1.5 Construction Bidding Phase
Bidding procedures will be the responsibility of the City. While the PS&E construction package is being advertised for bids, all questions concerning the intent shall be referred to the City for resolution. In the event that any items requiring interpretation in the drawings or specifications are discovered during the bidding period, said items shall be analyzed by the Consultant for decision by the City, or by a covering change order after the award of the construction contract.

1.6 Construction Support Phase (As Needed)
(1) All construction support work shall be coordinated with the City. (2) Consultant shall furnish, at the consultant’s sole cost and expense, all necessary drawings for corrections and change orders required by errors and omissions of the Consultant. The original tracing(s) of the drawings and contract wording for the change orders shall be submitted to the city for duplication and distribution. (3) Consultant will receive written notification of the award of a construction contract. Upon such notification, Consultant will proceed with the services required by the Agreement. (4) Consultant is required to attend the pre-construction meeting with the successful construction contractor upon notification by the City.
(5) Consultant shall review and approve all submittals and shop plan drawings required supporting the construction contract. Consultant shall complete shop drawings reviews within two (2) weeks of receipt. Contract Change Order reviews shall be completed within two (2) working days of receipt.
(6) Consultant shall be available as requested by the City to resolve discrepancies in the contract documents. Consultant shall bring to the attention of the City any defects or deficiencies in the work by the construction contractor which the Consultant may observe.

Consultant shall have no authority to issue instruction on behalf of the City, or to deputize another to do so.
(7) The Consultant shall prepare and deliver to the City the final as-built plans incorporating field marked prints supplied by the City. Upon completion of construction, the City will submit field-marked prints to Consultant. Consultant shall incorporate all changes to the plans electronically with all necessary revision notations and submit to the City.

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1.7 Description of Required Services
All work shall be performed in conformance with the State of California and/or City of El Centro policies, procedures and standards.

Consultant shall carry out the instructions received from the City and shall cooperate with the City and other involved agencies.

The Consultant has total responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the plans and related designs, specifications and estimates prepared and shall check all such materials accordingly. The plans will be reviewed by the City for conformity with the requirements of the Agreement.

Reviews by the city do NOT include detailed review or checking of design or the accuracy with which such designs are depicted on the plans. The responsibility for accuracy and completeness of such items remains solely that of Consultant.

Consultant or its sub consultants shall not incorporate in the design any materials or equipment of single or sole source origin without written approval of the City.

The plans, specifications, estimates, calculations, and other documents furnished under the Agreement shall be of a quality acceptable to the City and State. The criteria for acceptance shall be a product of neat appearance, well organized, technically and grammatically correct, checked, and dated and having the maker and checker identified. The minimum standard of appearance, organization and content of the drawings shall be that of similar types produced by the State and set forth in related Caltrans manuals. The Consultant shall modify its work as necessary to meet the level of acceptability defined by the criteria above.

The Consultant shall have a quality control plan in effect during the entire time work is being performed under the Agreement. The Quality control plan shall establish a process whereby plans are independently checked, corrected and back checked, and all job-related correspondence and memoranda dated and received by affected persons and then bound in appropriate job files.

2.0 Construction Plans

2.1 60% PS&E (Unchecked Details)
Unchecked plan details shall consist of 60% design and detailed plans ready for the independent design check.

Three sets (3) full size (24”x36”) of design plans. The following submittals may be submitted electronically: draft SSP, preliminary quantities and estimates, pay item list, and design calculations.

2.2 100% PS&E
The Consultant shall submit the following documents for review and approval: Four sets (4) full size (24”x36”) signed and sealed prints of checked design Electronic copies of Special Provisions Electronic copies of cost estimate and check quantity calculations Electronic copies of design calculations
Electronic copies of design check calculations
Other reports as needed by the City of El Centro

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The City will review and comment on the PS&E package as soon as possible. The turnaround goal is within four (4) weeks of receipt of the complete PS&E package. One (1) copy of those documents with comments will be returned to the Consultant.

2.3 Final PS&E
The Consultant shall submit the following documents for review and approval:

Electronic sets of signed final design plans
Electronic copies of signed final specifications
Electronic copies of final cost estimate and final quantity calculations Electronic copies of final design calculations
Electronic files in its original format and in PDF of all plans, specifications, and estimates

2.4 Manuals/Standards
Where applicable, engineering design of all PROJECT improvements shall be compatible and in accordance with the following as applicable:

Caltrans Highway Design Manual
Caltrans Standard Plans
Caltrans Standard Specifications
Imperial County Hydrology Manual
American Public Works Association Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction American Public Works Association Standard Plans
American Water Works Association
City of El Centro Standard Plans
San Diego Regional Standard Drawings
It will be the responsibility of the Consultant to verify that it has received the latest version or update of these documents.

Plans for the improvements on the State Highway shall be prepared in accordance with Caltrans recommended practice for detailing and scope of work. Caltrans Standard plans shall be utilized where applicable and may be called out on the plans as reference.

Local street improvement plans shall adhere to City of El Centro Standard Plans and the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction. Plans shall be computer drafted in AutoCAD compatible format and shall adhere to the current City of El Centro Public Works Department CAD standards.

The Consultant’s work will be subject to inspections by representatives of the City, County, State and FHWA

2.5 Coordination
Coordination with the City, other consultants and other involved agencies will be required to

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achieve compatible designs, phasing of construction with existing or designed conditions, and timely delivery of the contract PS&E. Coordination may include, but not be limited to, coordination with Caltrans, FHWA, Regional Water Quality Control Board and other agencies.

The City will decide the manner in which the coordination of individual matters is undertaken. At the City’s option, coordination efforts may be performed by the Consultant’s direct contact, by the Consultant acting though the City or by the City only. When coordination efforts require Agreement, such Agreement shall be coordinated through the City.

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EXHIBIT B

SAMPLE PROPOSAL EVALUATION FORM
CONSULTANT/FIRM NAME:

Criteria Max Points Rating
Understanding of the work to be done 25
Experience with similar kinds of work 25
Quality of staff for work to be done 15
Capability of developing innovative or advanced
techniques
10 Familiarity with state and federal procedures 10
Financial responsibility 10
Familiarity with local and regional approving
agencies
5 Total 100
Evaluator Contract Manager
Print Name: Initials:

Signature: Date:

Date:

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EXHIBIT C

SAMPLE DESIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

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EXHIBIT D

LEVINE ACT STATEMENT
Levine Act Statement
***PRIME PROPOSER AND SUBCONSULTANTS MUST SUBMIT A SIGNED LEVINE ACT STATEMENT***
California Government Code § 84308, commonly referred to as the “Levine Act,” precludes an officer of a local government agency from participating in the award of a contract if he or she receives any political contributions totaling more than $500 in the 12 months preceding the pendency of the contract award, and for three months following the final decision, from the person or company awarded the contract.

This prohibition applies to contributions to the officer, or received by the officer on behalf of any other officer, or on behalf of any candidate for office or on behalf of any committee.

This statement must be provided for the company and for each consultant who will work with the City.

City of El Centro Council Members as of the date of this RFP are as follows:

Mayor Sonia Carter
Mayor Pro-Tem Marty Ellett
Sylvia Marroquin
Claudia Camarena
Michael Crankshaw

1. Have you or your company, or any agent on behalf of you or your company, made any political contributions of more than $500 to any City of El Centro Council Memberin the 12 months preceding the date of the issuance of this RFP? YES NO
If yes, please identify the Council Member:

2. Do you or your company, or any agency on behalf of you or your company, anticipate or plan to make any political contributions of more than $500 to any City of El Centro Council Member in the three months following the award of the contract? YES NO
If yes, please identify the Council Member:

Answering yes to either of the two questions above does not preclude City of El Centro from awarding a contract to your firm. It does, however, preclude the identified Council Member from participating in the contract award process for this contract.

DATE (SIGNATURE OF CONSULTANT)

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12/2025/cdz/A25-0210/Reso/ConsultantAgreement/NicklausEngineering 1 RESOLUTION NO. 26-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL

CENTRO APPROVING A DESIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH NICKLAUS ENGINEERING, INC. FOR ONCALL ENGINEERING – GENERAL SERVICES WHEREAS, on-call professional Civil Engineering-General services agreements are an effective way to retain consultants to ensure that public works projects and programs are delivered in a timely and cost-effective manner; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to City Code Section 2-174, the City of El Centro (“City”) identified a need for on-call, specialized Civil Engineering-General consulting services and released a Request for Proposal for such services through the City’s Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, on October 3, 2025, the City received proposals which were evaluated and ranked to determine the most qualified consultants; and WHEREAS, Nicklaus Engineering, Inc. (“Consultant”) was amongst those consultants chosen to enter into an on-call agreement with the City; and WHEREAS, such services will be awarded on a Task Order basis as the budget allows; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City Council of the City of El Centro, California (the “City Council”) to approve a Design Professional Services Agreement with Consultant for OnCall Civil Engineering – General Services (“Agreement”); and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that its approval of the Agreement is in the best interest of the City.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

1. That the foregoing is true, correct and adopted.

2. That the City Council authorizes the Agreement in a not-to-exceed amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) for the total term of the Agreement (for two years, with the possibility of up to three (3) one-year extensions), with the understanding that services will be provided on an as-needed basis and Task Order basis as further set out in the Agreement, with no guarantee of any level of effort from Consultant.

3. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to sign the Agreement on behalf of the City, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.

4. That the Public Works Director is hereby authorized to execute Task Orders up to fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) each for budgeted projects.

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12/2025/cdz/A25-0210/Reso/ConsultantAgreement/NicklausEngineering 2 5. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute Task Orders for budgeted projects above fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) and under two-hundred thousand dollars ($200,000); task orders above that amount shall be approved by the City Council.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of , 2026.

CITY OF EL CENTRO
By___________________________
Michael Crankshaw, Mayor
ATTEST:

By____________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Office of the City Attorney
By_______________________________
Joanna Hoff, City Attorney

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL ) ss

CITY OF EL CENTRO )
I, Norma Wyles, City Clerk of the City of El Centro, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 26- was duly and regularly adopted at the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of , 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

By___________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk

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City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2026-9)
Item: 8.

Meeting: 1/20/2026 3:30 PM
Department: Public Works
Category: Resolution
Prepared by: Rocio Ruelas , Staff
Assistant
Department Head: Abraham Campos
DOC ID: 2026-9
Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

EL CENTRO APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PSOMAS FOR ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING- GENERAL SERVICES.

CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

EL CENTRO APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PSOMAS FOR ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING- GENERAL SERVICES.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Contract is not to exceed one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) through out the term of the agreement. This will be through the approval of various task orders through out the life of the contract.

Award of the contract will not obligate the City to purchase any specific level of effort from any firm as task orders will be issued by the City Manager or Public Works Director to assign work on an as-needed, project-by-project basis. Funding for each project will be budgeted in the Citywide Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget which is adopted through the annual budget process. If a non-budgeted project arises, staff will return to Council to request funding as needed. Funding sources may include the general fund, enterprise funds as well as other sources such as Measure D, Gas Tax, SB1 and other grants.

STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

Financial & Governance Stability & Sustainability
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC.:

The consultant went through a request for proposals and an evaluation process. Any missing documentation, such as a business license, will be obtained before issuance of Notice to Proceed ("NTP").

BACKGROUND:

In late 2020, the City Council awarded a series of contracts to on-call consultants. These contracts in essence, pre-approve consultants for design work, construction management work, special studies, etc. This expedites the award of work and eliminates the need to do RFP's, interviews, etc., for contract which may be small in value, which may discourage firms from submitting due to the cost of preparing for a RFP and interview process.

Generally, these contracts are not utilized for certain grant funds, as grant funds have added language that may not be included in the on-call contracts and that does not apply for all projects. As such, grant funded projects generally go through contracts outside of

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the on-call approved contract list.

On-call contracts have been used in the past to do design work funded by park impact fees, general fund, water enterprise, wastewater enterprise, Measure D and SB1 funds.

Individual Task Orders are issued for projects that fit within the scope of the on-call contract.

Projects in the past have included the Imperial Avenue Extension design, studies and portions of the Southern Pump Station project, various construction management contracts for Measure D projects and some water and wastewater projects to name a few. Task Orders are funded from approved budget funds.

DISCUSSION:

The current list of On-Call contracts began to expire at the beginning of August 2025. To replace the contracts, Public Works' staff divided the on-call disciplines into two groups.

One Request for Proposals (RFP) was prepared for Civil Engineering- General and Civil Engineering- Water and Wastewater Treatment, while another was prepared for the OnCall Architectural Design and Construction Management and Inspection Services.

On August 19, 2025, the City Council, during its regular meeting, approved the Request for Proposals(RFP) for four on-call disciplines. Each RFP was advertised and released as follows:

1. Request for Proposals (RFP) for On-Call Civil Engineering - General and On-Call Civil Engineering- Water and Wastewater Treatment was published in the Imperial Valley Press on August 22, 2025, with an initial deadline of September 19, 2025, and then revised via addendum to October 3, 2025.

2. Request for Proposals (RFP) for On-Call Architectural Design, and Construction Management and Inspection Services was published in the Imperial Valley Press on August 26, 2025, with an initial deadline of September 26, 2025, and then revised to October 10th, 2025.

These are the disciplines where we expect to have the need for these contracts. Each applicant was required to specify the discipline for which they were submitting a proposal.

Under this Council approval request, we are focusing on consultants who submitted for the On-Call Civil Engineering-General Services portion of the RFP. For this discipline, the City received six proposals. The proposals were evaluated by a panel of three city staff members. Based on the scores, six firms were selected and will be recommended for contract award, which includes the following in no particular order:
- Dynamic Consulting Engineers
- CR Associates
- Nicklaus Engineering, Inc.
- Psomas
- TYPSA, Inc.
- The Holt Group, Inc.

A separate Council agenda report, agreement and resolution is being prepared for each firm. Each agreement would be limited to $250,000 per fiscal year for each fiscal year the

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agreement is active. However, as each agreement will be for on-call, as-needed services, there is no guarantee on any level of services from any firm. Each contract has an initial Two (2) year life with the option to provide for three (3) individual one (1) year extensions for a possible total five (5) year contract.

In this report, staff seeks approval of an on-call contract for Civil Engineering- General Services with Psomas.

CONCLUSION:

Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

EL CENTRO APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PSOMAS FOR ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING- GENERAL SERVICES.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Design Professional Services Agreement- Psomas

2. Resolution 26-

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Proposal | 10.03.25
2025 On-Call
Civil Engineering - General

CITY OF EL CENTRO
Exhibit A- Consultant's Proposal

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October 3, 2025
Abraham Campos, PE
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
City of El Centro
307 W. Brighton Avenue
El Centro, CA 92243
Subject: Proposal for 2025 On-Call Civil Engineering – General Dear Mr. Campos:

Psomas is pleased to propose our services for the City of El Centro’s On-Call Civil Engineering Services - General needs. Our experience supporting your infrastructure initiatives has given us valuable insight into your priorities and processes, positioning us to provide responsive support when you need it most.

Key advantages of our team include:
 Quick response capability for task orders, even during peak workloads or staff absences  Proven track record of delivering accurate, complete, and timely deliverables  Thorough knowledge of City standards and regulatory requirements  Robust quality control procedures and detailed documentation practices We can execute the City’s Standard Professional Services Agreement with the standard insurance coverages, though we respectfully request consideration for removing the liquidated damages provision in Section XIX, as this is more typical for construction contracts.

As Project Manager, I will oversee our team, monitor deliverable quality, and confirm adherence to schedules. I am authorized to act on behalf of Psomas and bind the firm contractually. Work will be performed from our San Diego office at 401 B Street, Suite 1600. I can be reached at 619.961.2815 or [email protected].

We look forward to continuing our partnership with the City of El Centro.

Sincerely,
Sarah K. Curran, PE, QSD
Vice President/Project Manager
Balancing the Natural and Built Environment

PRIME CONSULTANT
Psomas
401 B Street
Suite 1600
San Diego, CA 92101

SUBCONSULTANTS
aark engineering, inc.

Structural Engineering
1870 Cordell Court
Suite 202
El Cajon, CA 92020
Enterprise Engineering,
Inc.

Electrical/Mechanical
12975 Brookprinter Place
Suite 160
Poway, CA 92064
LandMark Consultants,
Inc.

Geotechnical Engineering
780 North 4th Street
El Centro, CA 92243
Ninyo & Moore
Phase I and II Hazmat
5710 Ruffin Road
San Diego, CA 92123
Spurlock Landscape
Architects
Landscape Architecture
2122 Hancock Street
San Diego, CA 92110

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Table of Contents
1 COVER LETTERA
2 TABLE OF CONTENTSB
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY1
4 APPROACH2
5 SCOPE OF WORK8
6 AVAILABILITY9
7 FIRM HISTORY 10 8 REFERENCES 13 9 QUALIFICATIONS 17
10 EXHIBIT D LEVINE ACT STATEMENTC
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1 3 Executive Summary
The Psomas Team
Psomas has a considerable amount of recent and relevant experience with as-needed contracts, including those with the City of El Centro. Our current as-needed experience with public agencies includes the cities of San Diego, Coronado, El Cajon, La Mesa, and Del Mar, as well as the Port of San Diego, the County of Riverside Transportation Department, San Diego MTS, and SANDAG.

Our team understands that an as-needed professional services agreement is unique among other forms of professional services contracts and requires a close working relationship and good knowledge of City processes. As an as-needed engineering consultant, Psomas has established and refined a successful process for managing and providing the necessary resources for different types of projects under as-needed contracts.
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A Trusted Professional Partner
Seasoned professionals with the required experience for providing as-needed civil engineering services comprise the Psomas team, including subconsultants, as proven by the successful completion of multiple projects delivered to various public agencies and municipalities within Imperial County. We have relevant City project experience, knowledge of the local environment, and a successful track record of working with the City’s project management staff. Our Project
Manager, Sarah Curran, PE, QSD, brings more than 23 years of experience managing a variety of award-winning projects working collaboratively with public agency project managers and subconsultants.

Proven Approach to As-Needed
Contracts
Psomas understands the success of a project depends
heavily on staff capabilities, effective project management, and communication. We will provide the City with a team of experienced professionals who have the skillset necessary to meet project requirements, complexity, and the required scope of services for each individual task order.

Sarah will be responsible for promptly assigning the required resources, expediting fast-track support when needed,
overseeing the efficient completion of tasks, and maintaining a high level of civil engineering design services.

Psomas continues to refine its processes to enhance its service and overall results. We provide staff training and conduct regular project management meetings focused on
budget and schedule control. Through continued efforts
to streamline and enhance our service, we implement new technologies, stay current with evolving rules and regulations, and deliver the level of service and responsiveness that our clients expect.

Relevant Civil Engineering Experience
Psomas has extensive experience delivering engineering
design services that align with the scope outlined in the City of El Centro’s RFP for On-Call Civil Engineering – General. Our team has prepared plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for arterial and local streets, traffic engineering and design, water, sewer, and storm drain systems. We are well-versed in local, state, and federal requirements, including prevailing wage compliance and coordination with Caltrans and other regulatory agencies. Psomas has supported the City of El Centro for over 10 years through on-call contracts and task orders, completing more than 20 civil engineering projects that reflect the scope and standards outlined in this RFP.

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2 4 Approach
Proven Approach to As-Needed Contracts
Psomas successfully delivers task orders for as-needed
contracts based on years of experience servicing
municipalities across Southern California and beyond. We have performed extensive as-needed civil engineering
services to complete tasks that include a wide range of public improvements. As a result, Psomas has developed an approach to deliver a variety of tasks with varying complexity.

At the start, we dedicate our time to thoroughly scoping task orders to identify project goals and critical constraints prior to commencing the design process. We meet with the City, along with critical stakeholders, to develop an approach that aligns with the City’s goals, budget and schedule.

Our approach allows us to work on multiple task orders of varying complexity simultaneously. This is achieved by
identifying resources that are commensurate to a given
task's technical components, complexity, budget and
schedule. Throughout the design process, Psomas will
work collaboratively as an extension of the City’s team to seamlessly complete CIP tasks that will help improve the community.

We are committed to providing a high level of quality
engineering design services the City expects to receive.

Despite our success in delivering quality projects, we
continue to refine our approach to enhance our services and deliverables. We implement lessons learned following task assignments, provide staff training, and conduct regularly scheduled meetings with management and field staff that focus on client satisfaction, enhanced service, and safety.

Managing Various Funding Sources
Psomas understands the City’s total adopted Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) for FY 2025-2026 is about
$52 million.

Some funding sources are flexible and can be used for a variety of projects, while others are restricted to certain types of projects or may specify a community area and purpose.

Psomas has experience in administering and designing
projects with various types of funding, as identified in the City’s CIP and scope of work. More importantly, we can
develop designs with consideration for the available funding.

Psomas develops design strategies through in-house value engineering, or in some cases, we use project phasing or built-in additive bid items, making the project more flexible with a better chance of withstanding budgetary challenges. In addition, our ability to manage and design projects efficiently results in more CIP funding for infrastructure which benefits the City and the community it serves.

Psomas has assembled its team based on the scope of work provided, our prior working history with the City, and our understanding of the City's CIP. Our multi-disciplined team has the experience to support the planning and design of miscellaneous street improvements, traffic signals, sewer main replacement, lining, pump stations and beyond to
support the City's Capital Improvement Program for the
duration of the contract.

Technical and Management Approach
With decades of hands-on experience, Psomas has refined a set of proven management and technical strategies tailored to meet the demands of multiple assignments ranging in
scale, complexity and scope. Whether facing tight deadlines or juggling multiple tasks, our team thrives in fast-paced environments that require agility, collaboration, and a resultsdriven mindset.

Our work on numerous as-needed contracts has equipped
us with robust project management tools and responsive
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3 on the City's desired outcomes. Drawing from this deep well of experience, we’ve identified key steps that are essential to successful task execution—beginning with the initial request and continuing through to final delivery.

Project Initiation
As-needed contracts demand a structured approach from
initiation to completion, especially for projects with tight schedules.

The process begins with scoping discussions between Psomas' Project Manager, Sarah, and the City’s project implementation team, who assign tasks and provide a scope of work along with relevant documentation (e.g., as-builts, environmental assessments). Sarah will then meet with the City’s project manager to review the scope in detail and identify the
necessary resources and disciplines.

Next, Sarah will share the scope with selected team
members—chosen for their relevant experience and
familiarity with local conditions and project requirements.

A scoping meeting will be scheduled to align the team,
supported by a roster with contact details to support clear communication from the outset. Psomas and the City will collaborate on the meeting agenda to address all scoping and scheduling considerations.

During the meeting, the team will discuss project goals, timelines, and deliverables in depth. Psomas will document the discussion in meeting minutes, for distribution to all stakeholders to have a shared understanding and alignment with the City’s expectations.

1.0 INITIAL TASK REQUEST

1.1 PRELIMINARY DESIGN
Scoping & Document Review
Psomas will begin by reviewing all relevant reports, studies, and technical documents to identify specific requirements not addressed during the initial scoping meeting. A field survey will be conducted to verify existing conditions—such as drawings, streets, and utility locations—and additional surveys will be performed as needed based on project scope.

Preliminary Design Report (PDR)
For applicable task orders, Psomas will prepare a PDR or schematic design to define the project’s purpose, challenges, and goals. This report will outline potential alternatives, provide a preliminary cost estimate, and recommend a
preferred solution. An operational needs analysis will be coordinated with City staff to support early decision-making.

Site Visit & Constraints Assessment
A preliminary site visit will be scheduled to identify potential constraints, including surface features, utility conflicts, traffic flow, ADA compliance, and other factors that may influence the scope and required disciplines. Psomas will meet with the City’s project manager on-site if needed to assess these elements directly.

Design Guidelines
Design standards will be determined by the project type.

Street projects will follow the City’s circulation element, standard plans, and drawings. Drainage design will comply with the City’s Drainage Master Plan, the Imperial County Hydrology Manual, and applicable Caltrans guidelines.

Grading will adhere to the City’s ordinance, and public works construction will reference both City and Caltrans standards as applicable.

Field Survey
Survey Manager Dan Rahe, PLS, will oversee all field and topographic survey work. A licensed California Land Surveyor will prepare design-level surveys and base mapping in
AutoCAD (CADD) format, in accordance with City standards.

The horizontal datum will be NAD 83 and the vertical datum NAVD 88. Survey notes will be completed on City-provided forms, neatly in pencil, and will become City property upon project completion. Informal field investigations, such as marking removal areas, will be conducted for sidewalk, curb, gutter, and pavement replacement projects as needed.

Prepare Final Scope and Fee
Once the scope of work has been determined and all required disciplines established, Psomas will distribute this information to appropriate team members, including subconsultants.

Psomas will prepare a scope and fee for review and approval by the City’s project manager.

Project Set-Up and Work Plan
Psomas’ Project Manager, Sarah Curran, PE, QSD, will prepare a work plan containing specific information about the project, Approach 4
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4 including stakeholders, affected council districts, project location, impacted agencies, design guidelines, contact information, and required documentation.

Budget and Staffing Reports
Sarah will also monitor and coordinate team activities to support delivery within the defined project scope and help prevent scope or schedule creep. Psomas’ file-sharing
portal, Project Web, will be set up to simplify the exchange of information and data. Psomas’ project management
software will be used to monitor budgets and schedules on a monthly basis, at a minimum. Monthly status reports will also be prepared, summarizing the month’s activities and providing a look-ahead for upcoming tasks. Email will be used to communicate promptly and keep team members apprised.

We have found that regularly scheduled phone calls and/or meetings help keep everyone informed of project progress.

Calls and/or meetings can be scheduled at the City’s request.

All work products/deliverables scheduled for submittal will receive an independent review by our QA/QC Managers,
Maira Salcedo, PE, and Jim Bliss, PE. Our QA/QC review will contribute to delivering projects that align with the City's standards. We will manage the project schedule to allow time for QA/QC reviews.

1.2 DEVELOPMENT OF DETAIL PLANS,

SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE (PS&E)
Psomas understands that general standards require the
use of engineering judgment, and each project requires
details, specifications, and materials that are appropriate and acceptable for each project and application. Psomas will provide detailed plans, reports, specifications, and quantity calculations in compliance with the policies, procedures, and standards required by Caltrans, APWA, and the City. All PS&Es will be made available to the City at the stages specified in the milestone schedule and as requested.

All construction plans will adhere to the City of El Centro Standard Construction Drawing standards and will bear
the seal of a California Registered Professional Engineer in responsible charge. Contract specifications will be
prepared using the manuals/standards, where applicable, for engineering design in accordance with the Caltrans Highway Design Manual, Caltrans Standard Plans, Caltrans Standard Specifications, Imperial County Hydrology Manual, Imperial Irrigation Standards, the APWA Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, APWA Standard Plans, AWWA,
the City of El Centro Standard Plans, and San Diego Regional Standard Drawings.

The team will follow and adhere to all other requirements outlined in the City’s Scope of Services, Exhibit A for a given task order.

1.3 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT,

DOCUMENTATION, AND PERMIT COMPLIANCE
Psomas will conduct an environmental assessment for each project and prepare all necessary documentation required to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

If the funding agency or City requires environmental
documentation work, Psomas will prepare and provide the following as applicable:
 Preliminary Environmental Study (PES)
 CEQA compliance documentation
 Technical studies
 NPDES permit
 Regional Board Section 401 certification
 Coordination as required to complete environmental
NEPA and CEQA work
 Encroachment permits (Caltrans, County of Imperial, the City, Jurisdictional agencies), as required

1.4 UTILITY RESEARCH AND COORDINATION
Psomas will conduct the necessary research and obtain file copies of utility maps within the project limits for existing and/ or proposed facilities.

Preliminary plans will be prepared and coordinated with applicable utility companies, including the Imperial Irrigation District. In addition, Psomas will monitor utility notices received by the City and make recommendations for
mitigating conflicts, attend coordination meetings when required, and coordinate pothole information as required.

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5 for build-out in the City’s Sewer Master Plan. Pipeline improvements will consider both condition and capacity
deficiencies. Prior to open trench replacement, Psomas will evaluate the potential for trenchless technology, which may result in considerable cost savings to the City and reduce community impacts. Rehabilitation assessment includes
main cleaning and video inspection. Our experienced team is NASSCO (National Association of Sewer Service Companies) certified to evaluate and rehabilitate sewer facilities.

Alternative analysis will include trenchless techniques such as cured-in-place lining, spiral wound PVC, and pipe bursting.

We will provide an alternative cost analysis that includes rehabilitation versus replacement in place.

Water facilities repair and replacement will meet the design standards and demands identified in the City’s Water System Master Plan. Design will consider fire flow, storage
requirements, age and condition, pressure, and velocity criteria. Water system modeling will be performed using the City’s H20Map model to evaluate system, flow, pressures, and velocities and provide alternative improvements.

Miscellaneous Investigations
Depending on the project, a wide range of investigations could be necessary, including geotechnical investigations, flow metering, pavement coring, pavement recommendations,
pump testing, condition assessments, traffic counts,
potholing, and pilot studies.

Schedule Long Lead Items/Permitting
Permitting is often one of the most time-consuming aspects of any project, and coordination must start as early as possible.

Psomas will prepare all necessary documentation required to obtain permits from any and all agencies having jurisdiction over the project.

Site Visits
Psomas will perform site visits to confirm existing surface features, obtain photo documentation, and identify site constraints, conflicts, and other challenges. These site visits are more thorough than the initial site visits required during the development of the scope and fee.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION BID PHASE
Bidding procedures will be the responsibility of the City.

Should any items requiring interpretation in the drawings or specifications be discovered during the bidding period, said items will be reviewed by Psomas and decided on by the City, or through a covering change order after the award of the construction contract.

1.6 CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT PHASE
The team will provide construction phase assistance as
needed and will coordinate with the City.

Psomas recognizes the importance of keeping projects on schedule, and one key element is the prompt submittal/shop drawing review. Psomas will review and return submittals/shop drawings within one week of receipt.

Psomas will follow the requirements outlined in the City’s Scope of Services, Exhibit A, Section 1.6 Construction
Support Phase services.

1.7 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIRED SERVICES
Psomas will perform all services in accordance with the State of California and/or City of El Centro policies, procedures, and standards. We will work with the City of El Centro as directed and in collaboration with other stakeholders and agencies, as needed.

All deliverables will be reviewed in-house for accuracy and completeness and will be in compliance with contractual requirements. Psomas will adhere to the requirements and quality of services outlined in the Scope of Work, Section 1.7 of Exhibit A. Our Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plan is outlined on page 8.

2.0 CONSTRUCTION PLANS

2.1 60% PS&E (UNCHECKED DETAILS)
Unchecked plan details will consist of 60% design, and detailed plans will be ready for an independent design review.

Psomas will provide PDF copies of the design plans. Design calculations, preliminary quantities and estimates, pay list items, and design calculations will be provided electronically.

2.2 100% PS&E
Psomas will submit PDF copies of the following documents for review and approval.
 Electronic copies of special provisions
 Electronic copies of the cost estimate and check quantity calculations
 Electronic copies of design calculations
 Electronic copies of design check calculations
 Other reports as needed by the City of El Centro
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6 The turnaround goal for review by the City is four weeks from the date of receipt of the complete PS&E package.

2.3 FINAL PS&E
Psomas will submit the following documents for review and approval:
 Electronic sets of signed final design plans
 Electronic copies of signed final specifications
 Electronic copies of the final cost estimate and final quantity calculations
 Electronic copies of final design calculations
 Electronic files in the original format and in PDF of all plans, specifications, and estimates
CADD Standards
Psomas will adhere to the current City of El Centro Public Works Department CADD standards.

Responsiveness
As Project Manager, Sarah Curran is committed to quality of service and responsiveness from her in-house team
of professionals and subconsultants. She will assign the appropriate engineering and support personnel, along with pertinent subconsultants, for each issued task order.

Effective Scheduling
There are three main elements to every successful project:
 Quality
 Maintaining the budget
 Meeting the schedule
Psomas proposes to supplement all task authorizations with a preliminary schedule for planning and design, with a monthly update to the schedule for each task. We will track critical path items monthly and manage completion dates, as well as track the actual schedule versus the scheduled work. This process facilitates the City’s project managers’ reporting and helps identify problems that may result from delays. Our proactive schedule management will allow us to implement a recovery plan or afford the opportunity to modify the schedule, if necessary. As a result, the City will complete its projects on schedule.

Flexibility/Staffing
Psomas employs about 800 personnel company-wide, which
provides an adequate pool of multi-disciplined resources to support the City's CIP. We understand the importance of meeting deadlines and are committed to providing quality service, seasoned professionals, and timely deliverables for each task. Psomas will remain flexible and responsive in supporting the City with all task requests. While we are confident in our ability to manage most as-needed
assignments using local resources, we will also have the option to draw from our broader network of offices to
supplement staffing and specific skillsets needed. Sarah will collaborate closely with the City to communicate and confirm our staffing approach for each task order.

Cost Control
Psomas will implement proactive cost control measures,
including:
 Early Coordination: We will initiate discussions with City staff at the start of each task to clearly define objectives, schedules, and budget expectations.
 Ongoing Budget Monitoring: Project expenditures will
be reviewed weekly against the task order budget using a Planned, Earned, and Spent analysis to maintain financial alignment.

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7  Value Engineering: Our team will apply internal value engineering practices during the design phase—
reviewing concepts before construction drawings are
developed—to support efficient, cost-effective design
decisions.
 Project at a Glance: Psomas uses a customized
accounting system (PAAG) that links to our Intranet for information sharing and up-to-date project information.

The program provides daily financial updates and a
detailed account of each project and task as it relates to budget, hours worked, individual staff hours, and cost.

Quality Assurance/Quality Control
Psomas’ Quality Assurance program begins with a systembased plan designed to confirm that the scope of each task is addressed.

Each task is initiated with a kickoff meeting with the City and other stakeholders to define and communicate task-specific objectives. Project Manager, Sarah Curran, will develop a quality control plan based upon the City’s input, scope, schedule, and budget. The quality control plan will identify specific deliverables and establish a set of relevant measures, checklists, and standards of quality for each of those
deliverables. Once the team completes the work plan, our QA/ QC Managers, Maira Salcedo, PE, and Jim Bliss, PE, review and approve it.

The Quality Control phase begins at the start of the project.

Psomas will track the execution of the work plan, review design and work product, and communicate interactively with the City and our in-house team. We apply our QC standards to all deliverables, including reports, schedules, and plans. Psomas provides project information through our Intranet, allowing all team members to monitor the progress of the work. During this stage, QA/QC Managers, Maira Salcedo and Jim Bliss, perform detailed technical reviews of the design to confirm that the scope and standards outlined in the Quality Assurance Plan for each task order are addressed.

All work products scheduled for submittal will receive an independent review using the quality control plan and checklist for each task. This will make certain that deliverables are independently reviewed and of high quality. We will manage the project schedule to allow time for review at every phase in the design.

Psomas strictly adheres to its Quality Control Procedures, as depicted in the graphic to the right. This six-step process correlates with Psomas’ belief that quality is achieved through teamwork, adherence to firm-wide procedures, and the
setting of high standards.

Finally, during the Quality Evaluation stage, Psomas will solicit feedback from the City and our team members to
assess our overall performance and identify opportunities for improvement. The combination of these elements will contribute to the success of our efforts as well as the final work product.

Project Web
Project Web is a custom project extranet that provides clients with an easy-to-use, quick, and secure method for sharing data. Project Web allows for the easy transfer of data from one person to another and provides a record of transactions, which has greatly improved efficiency on our projects. As a result, the City will know the status of each project task, eliminating the surprises that often occur with as-needed contracts.

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8 5 Scope of Work
Civil Engineering - General Scope
Psomas has reviewed the City of El Centro’s Scope of Work, Exhibit A, for general engineering services. The scope provides a comprehensive outline with a good framework for a typical project. Psomas has the resources and experience to perform the Scope of Services stated in Exhibit A. The following are additional service considerations for inclusion in Exhibit A and added value highlights that Psomas brings to the City.

Field Surveys
A full field topographic survey is not required for
every project. A good example would be a street
rehabilitation where field surveys are needed only
with the replacement or new installation of curb,
gutter, cross-gutters, etc., where grade control is necessary, while resurfacing may not need detailed survey information.

For larger, more complex projects, Psomas is one of the largest survey firms with the most sophisticated survey capabilities in the Western United States. The firm utilizes technologies such as mobile and static laser scanning, drone applications, and GIS when a project calls for this level of technical capability.

Coordination with Other Agencies
Psomas has worked with a number of agencies in the
Imperial Valley beyond the City of El Centro, including Imperial Irrigation District, Caltrans, Bureau of Land
Management, US Navy, and GSA, to name a few. Our
familiarity and experience with these agencies could be an added benefit should a project require coordination with these and other local agencies.

Engineering Services
Psomas delivers engineering design services
for public and private projects. With respect to
public agencies, these projects include a variety of
transportation, active transportation, wastewater,
water, drainage, site development, traffic, planning, and institutional projects. Psomas’ range of project types
encompasses many of the services the City may require on an as-needed basis.

Use of Innovative/Advanced
Technologies
Psomas is a leader in the use of innovative design
in the public right-of-way, including trenchless
technologies and pipeline rehabilitation, stormwater
quality systems, and new pavement rehabilitation
technologies.

Environmental
Psomas is capable of providing full environmental
services in-house, which is an added benefit for
projects that may require CEQA or NEPA clearance.

Constructability Reviews/Bid and
Construction Services
Psomas’ construction management division is
capable of providing constructability reviews, bid,
and construction services. Our CM division often
supports engineering design projects by performing
constructability reviews, resulting in better designs.

CADD Capabilities
Our team demonstrates proficiency across multiple
CADD platforms. Among our staff is a licensed civil
engineer who previously served as an Autodeskcertified instructor for AutoCAD and Civil 3D. This combination of technical skills and instructional experience supports the accuracy of our deliverables and their alignment with industry quality practices.

Water and Sewer Planning
Psomas provides engineering planning services,
including sewer and water system master planning.

Additional planning work for public agencies has
included on-call water and sewer system modeling for
evaluation, sizing, and prioritization of system improvements; planning for future development; fire flow analysis; operational controls/settings; pressure zone evaluation; and sizing pump stations, sewer lift stations, and storage. Psomas has worked with several public agencies in preparing mandatory State water resources reporting data and documents, including Urban Water Management Plans, Annual Water Supply and
Demand Assessments, and Urban Water Use Objective
reporting.

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9 6 Availability
Our team actively manages multiple on-call contracts and uses internal systems to mobilize quickly and maintain continuity of service.

We maintain a flexible staffing plan with named personnel available for immediate deployment. Project Manager Sarah Curran, PE, QSD, will oversee task assignments and coordinate resources to meet project schedules. Our technical leads are familiar with the City’s standards and are available to begin work upon notice.

Psomas has successfully delivered under tight timelines for past on-call contracts with the City of El Centro, the City of Coronado, and the City of San Diego, among others. Our ability to respond quickly and maintain consistent communication has contributed to our continued selection for these contracts.

We track availability, workload, and backlog across disciplines to prevent delays and maintain schedule commitments. This proactive approach allows us to anticipate resource needs and adjust staffing accordingly. A pool of nearly 800 professionals supports our team company-wide, giving us the flexibility to scale resources as needed to meet the City’s expectations. 50%
Sarah Curran, PE, QSD
Project Manager
15%
Maira Salcedo, PE, ENV SP
QA/QC Manager, Utilities
40%
Michael Bandich, PE
Road/Site
25%
Darlene Yellowhair, PE, PTOE, RSP2I, ENV SP
Traffic
35%
Benjamin Halbach, PE
Pipeline Rehab
35%
Sean Noonan
Environmental
30%
Daniel Rahe, PLS
Survey/Plan Check
25%
Kimberly Alexander, PE
Water/Wastewater Planning
10%
Mark Van Bibber, SE | aark engineering, inc.

Structural Engineering
50%
Gerry Sanner | EEI
Electrical/Mechanical
50%
Travis W. Meier, QISP | Ninyo & Moore
Phase I and II Hazmat
15%
Alejandro Angel, PhD, PE, PTOE, RSP2I
Principal-in-Charge
20%
Jim Bliss, PE
QA/QC Manager, Transportation
35%
Arief Naftali, PE, TE, EE, RSP1, ENV SP
Traffic
35%
Marc Weinberger, PE, BCEE
Water/Sewer & Pump Station Facilities
40%
Michael Dour
Active Transportation
40%
Dennis Kim, Esq., PMP
Right-of-Way
30%
John Oliver, PE, LEED® AP
Drainage
30%
Chase Lawson, PE, ENV SP
Stormwater Quality
50%
Erson Bolos, PE, LEED® AP BD+C | EEI
Electrical/Mechanical
30%
Steven K. Williams, PG, CEG | LandMark
Geotechnical Engineering
25%
Brad Lents, RLA, AICP, LEED® AP | Spurlock
Landscape Architecture
TEAM

AVAILABILITY
Our team
can quickly
mobilize
during peak
workloads,
staff
absences, or
urgent project
needs.

We maintain
flexible
availability
and can
respond
promptly
to shifting
priorities,
helping clients
stay on track
without delay.

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10 7 Firm History
History & Firm Qualifications
Dedicated to balancing the natural and built environment, Psomas provides sustainably engineered solutions to public and private sector clients. As a full-service consulting firm, we help our clients create value by planning, designing, and delivering complex projects.

Markets served include transportation, water, land
development, and energy, with the following services offered:
 Civil engineering
 Water and wastewater
engineering
 Survey and geospatial
services, including the
use of drones, 3D laser
scanning, and subsurface
utility locating
 Site development
engineering
 Transportation and traffic
engineering
 Structural engineering
 Environmental
planning and resource
management
 Land planning and urban
design
 Land use entitlements
 Construction
management
 GIS consulting
 Right-of-Way
Psomas is a recognized leader and long-term proponent
of environmental, social, and economic sustainability and brings a truly holistic approach to its practice and projects.

Psomas, a founding member of the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI), is committed to promoting a progressive standard of sustainability in both design and implementation.

We currently have over 100 staff who are ENV SPs (Envision™ Sustainability Professionals through ISI) and/or LEED® APs.

The cornerstone of our business approach is to first focus on our clients’ long-term needs and then direct our strategic growth accordingly. Our core strength is our multidisciplinary teams of professionals—highly capable staff who deliver award-winning projects through innovation, creativity, and advanced technical proficiency.

Founded in 1946, Psomas provides services from offices
throughout California, Arizona, Utah, and Washington.

Subconsultants
aark engineering inc.

Structural Engineering
aark engineering inc., founded in 2007 by Principal
Engineers Aaron Steele, SE, and Mark Van Bibber, SE,
is a San Diego County-based structural engineering
firm known for technically sound, innovative design
and responsive, on-time service. With hands-on
involvement from their principals in every project phase, they provide consistent quality from project concept through construction. Their firm has extensive experience delivering structural designs for infrastructure, parks, and recreation facilities for jurisdictions such as the City of El Centro and the City and County of San Diego, to name a few. Notable projects include the award-winning Bonita Cove West
Improvements project, the El Centro Aquatics Center project, and the Imperial Beach Sports Park Restroom project. With a focused team of 12 employees, aark offers high-value, fiscally disciplined engineering solutions tailored to the needs of public agencies and communities across the Southern
California region.

Enterprise Engineering, Inc.

Electrical/Mechanical
With over 50 years of industry experience, EEI is
a full-service, multidisciplinary engineering firm that provides design, inspection, and planning services for government, commercial, and industrial facilities. The firm’s team includes 27 licensed professional engineers, supported by engineersin-training (EITs), CAD technicians, and administrative staff. This group consistently delivers technically sound, client-focused engineering services across sectors, with an emphasis on technical excellence, attention to detail, and client satisfaction.

EEI’s electrical engineering team brings more than 50 years of combined experience in similar electrical services, including work with multiple municipalities such as the City of San Diego, City of Coronado, Helix Water District, and other agencies throughout Southern California. The firm has supported a wide range of projects, including parks and recreation facilities, water and wastewater infrastructure, and public safety
buildings such as fire and police stations. EEI has a strong understanding of the unique requirements of municipalities and cities, including local regulations, permitting processes, and environmental standards, which supports its role as a reliable and experienced partner.

The firm’s capabilities include power distribution systems, electrical service upgrades, water and wastewater systems, classified (hazardous) area design, motor control center (MCC) upgrades, electrical code compliance, arc flash analysis, short circuit and coordination studies, project phasing, emergency power systems, and energy consulting. EEI also demonstrates Psomas | 2025 On-Call Civil Engineering General – City of El Centro

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11 experience in Title 24 compliance, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) principles, and custom automation solutions that align with municipal sustainability goals. Additional services include EV charging infrastructure design and construction support, which are increasingly important in modern infrastructure planning.

LandMark Consultants, Inc.

Geotechnical Engineering
LandMark Consultants, Inc. offers a broad
range of consulting services on diverse projects in both the public and private sectors. The firm specializes in geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, soils and construction materials testing, and inspection services. Typical clients include water agencies, municipalities, industrial plants, power generation companies, commercial and subdivision
developers, architects, engineers, the military, and
construction companies.

The firm provides professional and technical consulting services to project planners, designers, owners, and builders from the initial planning phase through the design and
construction of projects. These services include fatal flaw/ geologic reconnaissance studies, geotechnical investigations, and construction consulting, testing, and inspection services.

The firm’s involvement throughout all phases of design and construction supports continuity and helps build a strong understanding of client goals and project requirements. The technical experience and commitment of the staff result in innovative, cost-effective geotechnical consulting services for small and large projects with challenging site conditions and issues. The staff works with clients and other involved parties to develop strong working relationships based on integrity, mutual respect, and the shared commitment to designing and constructing noteworthy projects.

LandMark's El Centro laboratory is Caltrans certified and accredited by AASHTO. The lab participates in CCRL and
AMRL inspection programs administered by the National
Institute of Standards and Technology, with biannual reviews confirming compliance with current ASTM standards.

LandMark also engages in Caltrans proficiency sampling and maintains certifications with CCRL, AMRL, AASHTO, and
Caltrans.

Ninyo & Moore
Phase I and II Hazmat
Ninyo & Moore established itself in San
Diego in 1986 to provide geotechnical,
engineering, geologic, hydrogeologic, soil testing, materials testing and special inspection, and environmental consulting services to public and private sector clients. For the past 39 years, they have provided these services for the design and construction of municipal and commercial developments,
industrial developments, highways and roadways, airports, bridges, dams, educational facilities, harbor and offshore structures, hospitals, landfills, light rail transit lines, pipelines, power stations, railroads, residential developments, reservoirs and tanks, transmission lines, tunnels, water and wastewater treatment plants, and other public and private development.

Ninyo & Moore employs a staff of 700 across 17 locations throughout the western United States, including San Diego.

Ninyo & Moore has performed geotechnical engineering,
environmental, and materials testing and inspection services for over 250 projects in Imperial County. Ninyo & Moore is experienced in providing Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments in various locations throughout Imperial County. Specific projects have included Heber 1 & 2 Facilities Phase I ESA Updates in Heber; Wilkinson and W Lindsey
Road, Phase I ESA in Calipatria; Bureau of Land Management, Harvey’s Fishing Hole and Sportman’s Paradise, Phase I ESA in Imperial County; U.S. Agriculture, Rancho Dos Hombres Phase I ESA in Brawley; Imperial County Office of Education, 344 W.

McCabe Road, Phase I ESA in El Centro; Salton Sea Project, Phase in Imperial County; Judicial Council of California, Wake Avenue between Merrill Center and Thomas Drive, Phase II ESA in El Centro; CalReycle, Phase II ESA Ross Road and SPRR Disposal Site in El Centro; Viking Solar and Battery Storage Project EIR, Phase I ESA in Holtville; City of Calexico, Eastside Reservoir and Water Line, Phase I ESA in Calexico; El Centro Police Station Project, Phase II ESA in El Centro; and Calexico Border Patrol Station, Phase II ESA in Calexico.

Spurlock Landscape Architects
Landscape Architecture
Spurlock is a landscape architecture,
planning, and urban design firm with prior experience
partnering with the City of El Centro on projects such as the El Centro Library and the El Centro General Plan Update.

The firm’s work centers on creating vibrant public spaces— parks, cultural facilities, and civic landscapes—that support community connection and environmental stewardship.

Spurlock contributes to both large and small-scale spatial planning, design, and implementation, supporting projects that balance budget, vision, and long-term value. Through a collaborative process and stakeholder engagement, the team is committed to enhancing the city’s public realm and addressing its evolving community needs.

Established in 1988, Spurlock includes 20 team members who share a commitment to connecting people to place. Over time, the firm has cultivated a dynamic approach to a broad range of projects, earning national, state, and local recognition from the American Society of Landscape Architects, the American Institute of Architects, and the American Planning Association.

Spurlock is a California-certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE), Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE), and a certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB). The office is located in Old Town, San Diego.

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12 Employee Count By Title and
Discipline
Across our offices throughout California, Arizona, Utah, and Washington, we have numerous staff titles and disciplines. A broader view of our firm's organization is provided in the table below.

Group Number of Employees
Construction Management 143
Engineering 165
Environmental 50
Overhead 108
Pacific Northwest 113
Survey & Geospatial Services 207
Total 786
Subconsultants
aark engineering inc. 12 employees
Structural Engineering
aark engineering inc. employs a small, specialized team that includes principal structural engineers, project engineers, assistant engineers, senior project managers, and
administrative staff.

Enterprise Engineering, Inc. 27 employees
Electrical/Mechanical
The firm’s team includes 27 licensed professional engineers, supported by engineers-in-training (EITs), CAD technicians, and administrative staff.

LandMark Consultants, Inc. 21 employees
Geotechnical Engineering
The firm has a combined total staff of 21 employees and is a combination of professional, technical, and administrative personnel.

Ninyo & Moore 700 employees
Phase I and II Hazmat
Ninyo & Moore employs professionals across a range of
disciplines, including registered engineers, professional geologists, certified hydrogeologists, hazardous materials managers, environmental managers, and industrial
hygienists. The firm also includes construction inspectors, materials testing technicians, environmental scientists, field technicians, project managers, and technical specialists.

Spurlock Landscape Architects 20 employees
Landscape Architecture
Spurlock's team comprises principals, project managers, project landscape designers, and an office manager.

Recent or Pending Litigation
As is common with leaders in our industry, Psomas has been involved in litigation over our 79-year history, none of which has affected, or will affect, our ability to provide quality services for a project. Regardless, Psomas can confirm that it is not currently a party to any litigation or arbitration.

Subconsultants
aark engineering inc.

Structural Engineering
No recent or pending litigation that will affect the performance or completion of this contract.

Enterprise Engineering, Inc.

Electrical/Mechanical
No recent or pending litigation that will affect the performance or completion of this contract.

LandMark Consultants, Inc.

Geotechnical Engineering
No recent or pending litigation that will affect the performance or completion of this contract.

Ninyo & Moore
Phase I and II Hazmat
No recent or pending litigation that will affect the performance or completion of this contract.

Spurlock Landscape Architects
Landscape Architecture
No recent or pending litigation that will affect the performance or completion of this contract.

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13 City of Coronado, As-Needed Engineering and
Construction Management
City of Coronado / Coronado, CA
The City of Coronado selected Psomas to provide professional engineering services as an on-call consultant in 2013, which included professional engineering, design, survey, and construction management services. Since 2013, Psomas has continued to provide professional consulting services to the City and was recently awarded their on-call contract for engineering services in November of 2022, which extends through 2025.

The majority of projects completed under the City's as-needed contract have come directly from their Capital Improvements Program and include street improvements, Caltrans oversight projects, pump stations/force mains, wastewater, stormwater, and erosion control projects.

Projects have included:
 Acacia Way Storm Drain
 Cays Park Maintenance and Life Cycle
Cost Analysis
 Coronado Downtown Beautification
 Country Club Infiltration Project
 Country Club/Parker Basin Area Storm
Drain Infiltration Project
 First Street Storm Drain Pump Station
Project
 FY 2014/15 Streets, Curbs, and Gutters
 FY 2016-17 Streets, Curbs, and Gutters
project, Phase 2
 GIS Data Inventory
 Gravity Main/Manhole Support Services
 Manhole Cover Repairs
 Misc Surveying/Map Review
 Parker Pump Station
 Pavement Management Plan
 Public Services Yard Rinse Pad
 Pump Station Support Services
 Seventh/Pomona and Adella Roundabout
Intersection Improvements
 SR-75 Median Improvements
 Star Park League of Wives Sculpture Pad &
Lighting Design
 Temporary Traffic
Control Exhibits
 Transbay Pump Station
Evaluation and Repairs,
Phase 2

REFERENCE
James Newton
Assistant Director
City of Coronado, Public
Services and Engineering
619.522.7313
[email protected]

PROJECT DATES
01/2013–ongoing
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14 On-Call Architecture & Engineering Services
San Diego Metropolitan Transit System / San Diego, CA
Psomas is providing architectural and engineering (A&E) services on an "on-call, as needed" basis for the development and design of various projects for the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) for a five-year contract. The majority of our work focuses on the engineering design of San Diego MTS light rail and bus services for transportation projects such as light rail, heavy rail, bus rapid transit, transit facility modifications, bridge and retaining wall repairs, bus stops and sidewalk improvements, and related facilities. The services Psomas provides include preliminary engineering, alternatives analysis, project renderings, feasibility studies, project management, value engineering, risk analysis, cost estimating, specifications writing, schedule development, constructability reviews, plan checking, permit support services, and design.

Completed and ongoing tasks include:
 Phase 1 Site Assessment for Auto Auction
Site
 C Street and Broadway Wye – Sicas S7 and
wheel counter replacement
 Right of Entry Review Services
 Copley Park Division Modular Building
Replacement and Lighting – Study and
Design Build Criteria
 Beyer Blvd Pathway Beautification
 Variable Message Sign replacement for
Orange/Blue/Green Trolley Lines
 Variable Message Sign replacement for
Bus Rapid Transit
 As Needed Real Estate and Right of Way
Services

REFERENCE
Heather Furey
Director of Capital Projects
San Diego Metropolitan
Transit System
619.557.4588
heather.furey@sdmts.
com

PROJECT DATES
12/2022–ongoing
Beyer Boulevard Pathway project
concepts from a community
workshop
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15 City of San Diego, As-Needed Civil
Engineering Services (H176830)
City of San Diego / San Diego, CA
Psomas provided as-needed civil engineering services for this five-year contract. Services include the preparation of construction documents for water, sewer, and storm drain rehabilitation/replacement projects; water/sewer facility improvement projects; street, sidewalk, and bike lane improvement projects; various structural improvement projects; preparation of environmental documents; assistance in the acquisition of various permits; performing hydrology/hydraulic analysis, and providing bid and construction support services.

An example of a completed and complex as-needed design project is Water Group Job 952.

This project entailed the preparation of plans and specifications for the replacement of potable water pipelines at various locations throughout San Diego. The City retained Psomas to provide construction documents comprising the following project components:
 Three MTS tunneling crossings
 Installation of steel water pipelines in two
existing Caltrans bridge sections
 New pressure-reducing station at 17th
and L Streets
 Permitting for MTS and Caltrans
 Bid and construction period services
 New pipeline replacements ranging in size
from 8 to 16 inches in diameter
The following is a list of project tasks:
 AC Water and Sewer Group 1048
 Carmel Del Mar Park
 College Area Sewer and Water Main
Replacement
 Design Services for Water Group Job 952
 Lower Otay Outlet Tower Repairs (Water)
 Mira Mesa Drainage Study, Stormwater/
Drainage
 Navajo Storm Drain Additional Services,
Design Revisions at Energy Dispatcher
 Sewer and AC Water Group 794 (S), Sewer
Manholes
 Sewer Group 836
 Sewer Pump Station 23T
 Sewer Pump Station 23T Emergency
Repairs
 Sewer Pump Stations 13, 14, 16, 25A,
and 85 Dual Forcemains
 Soledad Pump Station Upgrades
 Stormwater Pump Station "D"
 Tyrian Street/Soledad Avenue and AC
Water Main

REFERENCE
Jericho Gallardo
Project Manager
City of San Diego
619.533.7523
[email protected]

PROJECT DATES
09/2017–ongoing
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16 Subconsultant References
Spurlock Landscape Architects
Landscape Architecture
Parks On-Call
City of El Cajon
Senan Kachi, Associate Engineer
619.441.6209 | [email protected]
Development and Housing On-Call
City of Chula Vista
Patricia Ferman, Principal Landscape Architect
619.409.3890 | [email protected]
Several Community Plan Updates and the City of San Diego Parks Master Plan
City of San Diego
Scott Sandel, Landscape Architect & Park Planner
619.235.5204 | [email protected]
aark engineering inc.

Structural Engineering
New River Improvement Project – Calexico Reach
City of Calexico
Liliana Falomir, Public Works Department Manager
760.768.2160 | [email protected]
Parker Pump Station Replacement
City of Coronado
Katherine Odiorne, Senior Engineer
619.522.2424 | [email protected]
North City Pure Water Pump Station and Pipeline Access
Shaft
City of San Diego
Grant Bowers, Resident Engineer
619.384.1029 | [email protected]
Enterprise Engineering, Inc.

Electrical/Mechanical
Helix 2 Pump Station Motor Control Center Replacement
Helix Water District
David Reagan, Lead Electrician and I&C
619.944.1035 | [email protected]
Parker Pump Station Replacement
City of Coronado
Katherine Odiorne, Senior Engineer
619.522.2424 | [email protected]
T2E Electrical Modernization
San Diego International Airport (SDIA)
Chris Rose, Lead Electrician (SDIA)
619.520.5382 | [email protected]
LandMark Consultants, Inc.

Geotechnical Engineering
12th Street Improvements Project (El Centro)
Dynamic Consulting Engineers, Inc.

Carlos Beltran, Principal Engineer
760.545.0162 | [email protected]
Imperial WWTP Headworks
Albert A. Webb Associates
Brian Knoll, COO/Principal Engineer
951.248.4279 | [email protected]
Cordova Park Upgrades
Kimley-Horn and Associates
Kaylan Burke, Principal Engineer
619.744.0174 | [email protected]
Ninyo & Moore
Phase I and II Hazmat
Heber 1 & 2 Facilities
Ormat Technologies
Alissa Sanchez, Senior Manager, Environmental Permitting 775.356.9029 | [email protected]
Controlled Thermal Resources Mitigation Plan

GREAT ECOLOGY
Ashley Davenport, Director of Design
858.750.3201 | [email protected]
Calexico West Land Port of Entry
U.S. General Services Administration
Wesley Lau, Contracting Officer
415.522.3163 | [email protected]
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17 Psomas is pleased to propose Sarah Curran, PE, QSD, as the Project Manager for this on-call contract. Sarah brings 23 years of civil engineering experience, with a background that spans a wide range of both public and private improvement projects. Her ability to guide projects from concept through implementation results in practical, sustainable solutions that align with agency goals and regulatory requirements. Sarah is committed to providing consistent leadership and technical oversight throughout the duration of this contract, and her recent experience directly supports the scope of services outlined in the RFP.

In addition to Sarah, Psomas will assign a team of support personnel tailored to the needs of each task order. This includes engineers specializing in transportation, utilities and stormwater; water/wastewater planners and environmental specialists. The number and type of personnel will vary depending on the scope and complexity of each assignment. All staff assigned to this contract will meet the experience requirements outlined in the RFP and will be committed to maintaining continuity and responsiveness throughout the contract term. Any substitutions or additions will be made only with prior written approval from the City. 9 Qualifications
Sarah Curran, PE, QSD
Project Manager

PROJECT MANAGER
Sarah Curran, PE, QSD
PSOMAS

PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE
Alejandro Angel, PhD, PE, PTOE,
RSP2I
PSOMAS

QA/QC MANAGERS

UTILITIES
Maira Salcedo, PE, ENV SP

TRANSPORTATION
Jim Bliss, PE
PSOMAS

TRAFFIC
Arief Naftali, PE, TE, EE, RSP1,
ENV SP
Darlene Yellowhair, PE, PTOE,
RSP2I, ENV SP
PSOMAS

ROAD/SITE
Michael Bandich, PE
PSOMAS

WATER/SEWER FACILITIES
Marc Weinberger, PE, BCEE
PSOMAS

PIPELINE REHAB
Benjamin Halbach, PE
PSOMAS

SURVEY/PLAN CHECK
Daniel Rahe, PLS
PSOMAS

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
Michael Dour
PSOMAS

PUMP STATION FACILITIES
Marc Weinberger, PE, BCEE
PSOMAS

DRAINAGE
John Oliver, PE, LEED® AP
PSOMAS

RIGHT-OF-WAY
Dennis Kim, Esq., PMP
PSOMAS

ENVIRONMENTAL
Sean Noonan
PSOMAS

WATER/WASTEWATER PLANNING
Kimberly Alexander, PE
PSOMAS

STORMWATER QUALITY
Chase Lawson, PE, ENV SP
PSOMAS

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
Mark Van Bibber, SE
AARK ENGINEERING, INC.

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
Steven Williams, PG, CEG
L ANDMARK CONSULTANTS, INC .

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Brad Lents, RLA, AICP, LEED® AP

SPURLOCK

ELECTRICAL/MECHANICAL
Erson Bolos, PE, LEED® AP
Gerry Sanner
ENGINEERING ENTERPRISES, INC.

PHASE I AND II HAZMAT
Travis W. Meier, QISP

NINYO & MOORE
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18 Sarah Curran brings 23 years of civil engineering experience, including extensive leadership of multi-disciplinary teams on as-needed contracts. As Project Manager, she excels at listening attentively, communicating effectively, and mobilizing the right resources for each task order. Her proactive and responsive approach supports timely execution and positive outcomes. Sarah’s proven ability to navigate complex, fast-paced contract environments makes her a valuable asset to any project team.

Experience
San Diego Metropolitan Transit System, On Call Architecture and Engineering Services – San Diego, CA: Contract Manager for on-call services with San Diego MTS. Representative work orders include variable message signage replacement for trolley stations and bus rapid transit stops; Right of Entry permit reviews; Beyer Boulevard pathway beautification; Copley Park Division modular building replacement, programming, and design-build criteria.

City of Coronado, On Call Civil Engineering Services – Coronado, CA: Contract Manager for on-call civil engineering services. Representative task orders include downtown beautification improvements; 6th Street alley drainage improvements; pavement management plan development; Acacia Way storm drain improvements; manhole cover repairs; temporary traffic control exhibits; pump station support services; gravity main and manhole support services; Star Park League of Wives sculpture pad.

San Diego Unified Port District, As Needed Civil Engineering Services – San Diego, CA: Contract manager for as-needed civil engineering services. Representative task orders include Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan temporary pad grading; Cesar Chavez Park turf replacement.

Imperial County Transportation Commission, Calexico Intermodal Transit Center – Calexico, CA: Team Leader for civil engineering design and construction support of an 8-bay bus and ticketing facility in Downtown Calexico. Design included site redevelopment, bus mobility analysis, inter-modal transportation needs, and management of a diverse technical consulting team. Design also included right-ofway improvements, including traffic calming measures and pedestrian bulb-outs at adjacent intersections.

City of San Diego, 5th Avenue Pedestrian Promenade Feasibility Study – San Diego, CA: Principal-in-Charge for a Technical Feasibility Study analyzing several alternatives designed to prioritize the pedestrian experience along an 8-block span of 5th Avenue in the Gaslamp Quarter. The study identified infrastructure upgrades needed to support stormwater, accessibility, traffic, and landscape improvements.

Psomas provided existing condition base mapping, engineering, cost estimating, and project management services for the overall study, and led a team of subconsultants to support landscape design, placemaking, and project outreach. The project included several stakeholder interest group meetings, facilitated by Psomas, which allowed for the feedback from various agencies and community groups to be incorporated into the final report.

City of Laguna Beach, Forest Avenue Promenade – Laguna Beach, CA: Project Manager for the Forest Avenue Promenade project in Laguna Beach, including the transformation of a downtown street into a vibrant pedestrian plaza. Overseeing the final design and preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates for the permanent closure of Forest Avenue to vehicles, creating a single-level promenade with enhanced lighting, landscaping, outdoor dining, and public art. Includes coordination with stakeholders, including Caltrans, to strive for a seamless implementation that supports local businesses and fosters a welcoming community space, while meeting all regulatory and environmental requirements

REGISTRATION
2006/CA/Professional
Engineer/Civil/69620
2023/AZ/Professional
Engineer/Civil/78564

EDUCATION
2002/BS/Civil
Engineering/University of
Vermont, Cum Laude

CERTIFICATIONS
Qualified SWPPP
Developer/California
Stormwater Quality
Association/69620

PROFESSIONAL

AFFILIATIONS
California's Coalition for
Adequate School Housing
(CASH)
ACE Mentor Program
Design-Build Institute of
America

EXPERIENCE
With Psomas for 10 years;
with other firms for 13
years

SARAH CURRAN, PE, QSD
Project Manager – Psomas
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19 Alejandro Angel is the Director of Engineering for Psomas, and he holds a PhD degree in traffic engineering from the University of Arizona and is a Registered Professional
Engineer in Arizona, California, New Mexico and Utah.

Alejandro is a certified Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE), and one of few consultants nationwide to be certified as a Level 2 Road Safety Professional (RSP2i).

Alejandro's experience includes numerous traffic engineering studies for public and private projects, safety evaluations, the development of engineering standards and policies, and the planning and design of roadway and active transportation projects, roundabouts, traffic signal systems, and Intelligent Transportation Systems. Alejandro and his team have
completed projects in Arizona, Utah, California, Washington, the Middle East, and South America; and his research has been presented by ASCE, ITE, TRB, and IEEE.

Experience
Groundwork San Diego, Chollas Creek Corridor
Feasibility Study and Bike Trail – San Diego, CA
City of Coronado, Coronado Cays Entrance
Improvements and Bayshore Bikeway Traffic Study –
Coronado, CA
City of Coronado, Seventh, Pomona and Adella
Roundabout Intersection Improvements – Coronado,
CA
City of Los Angeles, Glendale Boulevard/Hyperion
Avenue Complex of Bridges Traffic Study – Los
Angeles, CA
City of Los Angeles, Eastern Avenue Multi-Modal
Transportation Improvement Project – Los Angeles, CA
Marc Weinberger is a skilled project manager with the
ability to lead teams, mentor staff, and manage multiple projects, both large and small. He has 42 years of engineering experience in the planning and design of water and
wastewater facilities, working for public agency clients. He has extensive knowledge in the design of pipelines, pumping facilities, lift stations, pressure-reducing stations, and rehabilitation projects for water mains and recycled water mains.

Experience
City of Coronado, Parker Pump Station Rehabilitation
Project – Coronado, CA
City of Coronado, Kettner Boulevard Sewer Point
Repair – Coronado, CA
City of Del Mar, Water, Sewer, and Paving
Improvements – Del Mar, CA
US General Services Administration, Otay Mesa Land
Port of Entry Expansion and Modernization – Otay
Mesa, CA
Helix Water District, R.M. Levy Water Treatment
Plant Sewer Improvements – Lakeside, CA
Olivehurst (OPUD) Feasibility Study and Preliminary
Environmental Memo – Yuba County, CA
Brookside Mobile Home Park - DWSRF Project –
Redlands, CA
City of San Diego, Mid City Pipeline, Phase II – San
Diego, CA
City of San Diego, Tecolote Canyon Trunk Sewer
Improvements – San Diego, CA

ALEJANDRO

ANGEL, PHD, PE, PTOE,
RSP2I
Principal-in-Charge
MARC

WEINBERGER, PE,
BCEE
Water/Sewer & Pump Station
Facilities

REGISTRATION
2008/CA/Professional Engineer/
Civil/72792
2003/AZ/Professional Engineer/
Civil/40203
2025/NM/Professional
Engineer/30548
2016/UT/Professional
Engineer/9731937

REGISTRATION
1976/CA/Professional Engineer/
Civil/26441

EDUCATION
2008/PhD/Civil Engineering
(Transportation)/University of
Arizona
2002/MS/Civil Engineering
(Transportation)/University of
Arizona
1999/BS/Civil Engineering/
Universidad EAFIT, Colombia

CERTIFICATIONS
Road Safety Professional Level
2/Transportation Professional
Certification Board Inc./35
Professional Traffic Operations
Engineer/Transportation
Professional Certification Board
Inc./1324

EDUCATION
1974/BS/Civil Engineering/
California State Polytechnic
University, Pomona

CERTIFICATIONS
Board Certified Environmental
Engineer/American Academy of
Environmental Engineers and
Scientists/09-20022
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20 Maira Salcedo has 21 years of experience designing water and sewer systems and preparing reports for public works projects and private clients throughout southern California.

She has extensive recent experience with water facilities, such as pump stations, potable water wells and pipelines, sewer pipelines, and replacement and rehabilitation projects.

Her computer experience includes ArcView, MS Project,
and various spreadsheet and word-processing software
packages.

Experience
Install Dedicated Fire Suppression Water Distribution
System and Replace Potable Water Lines for Veterans
Affairs Greater Los Angeles North Campus – Los
Angeles, CA
City of Palmdale, 45th Street East Extension Trunk
Sewer Project (Agreement #A-6797) – Palmdale, CA
Cerritos Avenue from Euclid Street to Alley East of 9th Street Sewer Siphon Removal – Anaheim, CA
Rehabilitation/Replacement of Pressure Regulating
Stations 30, 31, 32 & 43 and Construction of New
Pressure Regulating Station 73 – Anaheim, CA
Rosecrans Booster Pump Station Replacement –
Buena Park, CA
Peak Park Well Construction and Equipping – Buena
Park, CA
Well 28D Equipping Design – Bellflower, CA
Flower Well Feasibility Study – Santa Ana, CA
Bristol Street Water Main Replacement – Santa Ana,
CA
Kimberly Alexander's 31 years of experience include water resources management, facilities master plans, groundwater modeling, contaminant transport modeling, and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and analysis. She has developed
methods for comparing various management alternatives
by combining mathematical modeling and optimization
programming, and considering financial incentive programs and political constraints.

Experience
City of Lomita, 2024 Sanitary Sewer System Master
Plan – Lomita, CA
City of Palos Verdes Estates, 2025 Citywide Sewer
Master Plan Update & Sewer System Condition
Assessment – Palos Verdes Estates, CA
City of El Monte, On-Call Water System Modeling – El
Monte, CA
City of Martinez, On-Call Water System Modeling –
Martinez, CA
City of Beverly Hills, SWRCB and Urban Water Use
Objective (UWUO) Reporting – Beverly Hills, CA
City of Martinez, SWRCB and Urban Water Use
Objective (UWUO) Reporting – Martinez, CA
City of El Centro, 2020 Urban Water Management Plan
– El Centro, CA
City of Anaheim, 2020 Urban Water Management Plan
– Anaheim, CA
City of Beverly Hills, 2020 Urban Water Management
Plan – Beverly Hills, CA
City of Martinez, 2020 Urban Water Management Plan
– Martinez, CA

REGISTRATION
2011/CA/Professional Engineer/
Civil/77370
2022/WA/Professional Engineer/
Civil/22015476

REGISTRATION
1997/CA/Professional Engineer/
Civil/57087

EDUCATION
2006/BS/Civil Engineering/
California State University,
Fullerton

CERTIFICATIONS
Envision™ Sustainability
Professional/Institute for
Sustainable Infrastructure/
Pipeline Assessment
Certification Program/
NASSCO/U-508-7002
Manhole Assessment
Certification Program/
NASSCO/U-508-7002

EDUCATION
1994/MS/Water Resources &
Environmental Engineering/
University of California, Irvine
1992/BS/Civil Engineering/
University of California, Irvine

MAIRA SALCEDO,

PE, ENV SP
QA/QC Manager, Utilities

KIMBERLY

ALEXANDER, PE
Water/Wastewater
Planning
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21 Benjamin Halbach has 10 years of experience in design of water and sewer systems and facilities, including design of new pipelines, pipeline and manhole assessment and
rehabilitation, transmission valve replacements, pump
stations, and groundwater production wells. His experience includes involvement in all phases of client deliverable creation, including comprehensive plan development in
AutoCAD Civil 3D, specification writing, and detailed cost estimates. Ben's design experience also includes site layout plans and rough grading. Benjamin has worked on projects for a variety of clients throughout southern California, including Liberty Utilities, UC Irvine, Irvine Ranch Water District, Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District, Long Beach Water Department, and the cities of Anaheim, Hermosa Beach, and Newport Beach.

Experience
YLWD, Fire Flow Improvements at PYLUSD Schools –
Placentia, CA and Yorba Linda, CA
California Department of General Services (DGS),
Blythe Border Protection Station – Blythe, CA
City of Palmdale, 45th Street East Extension Trunk
Sewer Project – Palmdale, CA
Port of Long Beach, Pier D Street Realignment Project
– Long Beach, CA
City of Buena Park, Peak Park Well Construction and
Equipping – Buena Park, CA
EVMWD, Peck and Chestnut Street Sanitary Sewer
Replacement – Lake Elsinore, CA
City of El Monte, Water Main Replacement Project – El
Monte, CA
City of Hermosa Beach, CIP-421 Annual Sewer
Improvements – Hermosa Beach, CA
Michael Bandich is an experienced technical manager and project engineer with more than 29 years of experience
working on both public and private projects. He is adept in the construction and design of civil engineering projects including roadway design; reconstruction and rehabilitation; bridge design analysis; design analysis of concrete
foundations, steel structures, earth/water retaining
structures; and site grading. Michael is recognized for his excellence in the civil technology field and has served as a guest speaker at several high-profile industry events.

Experience
General Services Administration, ICTC Multi–Modal
Transit Center – Calexico, CA
California Department of General Services, Blythe
Border Protection Station – Blythe, CA
California Department of General Services, Needles
Border Protection Station – Needles, CA
Tuolumne County, Jamestown Community
Connectivity Project – Jamestown, CA
California Department of General Services, CHP
Replacement Facility – Santa Fe Springs, CA
California Department of General Services, CHP
Replacement Facility – Baldwin Park/Pomona, CA
City of Laguna Beach, Promenade on Forest Ave –
Laguna Beach, CA
City of Coronado, Acacia Way Storm & Sewer Drain –
Coronado, CA
Olivehurst Public Utility District, Olivehurst Sewer
Design – Olivehurst, CA
City of San Diego, Tecolote Canyon Trunk Sewer
Improvement & Golf Course Water Connection – San
Diego, CA

REGISTRATION
2017/CA/Professional Engineer/
Civil/87555

REGISTRATION
2002/CA/Professional Engineer/
Civil/62575

EDUCATION
2014/BS/Civil Engineering/
University of California, Irvine

CERTIFICATIONS
Pipeline Assessment
Certification
Program/#U-1115-07002009/
NASSCO/U-1115-07002009
Manhole Assessment
Certification
Program/#U-1115-07002009/
NASSCO/U-1115-07002009

EDUCATION
1996/BS/Civil Engineering/
California State Polytechnic
University, Pomona

BENJAMIN

HALBACH, PE
Pipeline Rehab

MICHAEL

BANDICH, PE
Road/Site
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22 Jim Bliss has 42 years of design experience that includes bus stops, transit stations, parks, parking lots, bicycle lanes, roadway widening, realignment, and rehabilitation, Caltrans highway design, alignment studies, and storm drainage
facilities. Nearly all of these projects have involved an evaluation of the existing rights-of-way and preparation of right-of-way acquisition documents.

Experience
City of El Centro, El Centro Regional Bus Transfer
Terminal – El Centro, CA
City of El Centro, 8th Avenue Active Transportation
Program Improvements – El Centro, CA
City of El Centro, Danenberg Dr. Roadway Alignment
Study and Pavement Replacement – El Centro, CA
City of El Centro, Widening of Euclid Avenue and
Buena Vista Avenue – El Centro, CA
Calexico West Land Port of Entry (US General
Services Administration) – Calexico, CA
Imperial County Transportation Commission,
Calexico Intermodal Transportation Center –
Calexico, CA
City of Brawley, Brawley Transit Transfer Station –
Brawley, CA
City of Imperial, Imperial Transit Park – Imperial, CA
City of Del Mar, Camino Del Mar Streetscape
Improvements – Del Mar, CA
City of San Diego, Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Emergency
Storm Drain and Slope Repair – San Diego, CA
Arief Naftali is a licensed civil, traffic, and electrical engineer in California with 25 years of hands-on professional
experience in the design and management of various road, traffic, civil, site, highway, and engineering projects serving multiple local and regional agencies in Southern California, including Caltrans. Arief is adept in roadway infrastructure, site development, active transportation, traffic engineering, outdoor electrical, and transportation planning projects, delivering improvement needs to local and regional
communities alike. Arief's project portfolio encompasses a full range of projects starting from planning and design, through construction.

Experience
City of Palmdale, Pearblossom Highway
Reconstruction – Palmdale, CA
City of El Cajon,Madison Avenue Safety
Improvements – El Cajon, CA
City of Torrance, Crenshaw Boulevard Rehabilitation
–Torrance, CA
City of Torrance, Torrance Anza Avenue Roadway
Rehabilitation – Torrance, CA
City of Laguna Beach,Catalina Street Permanent
Roundabout – Laguna Beach, CA
City of Paramount,West Santa Ana Branch Multi-Use
Trail Phase II – Paramount, CA
City of Moreno Valley,Juan Bautista De Anza Segment
1 – Moreno Valley, CA
City of Pasadena, Cordova Street Multi-Modal
Improvements – Pasadena, CA

REGISTRATION
1987/CA/Professional Engineer/
Civil/41795

REGISTRATION
2016/CA/Electrical
Engineer/21570
2005/CA/Traffic Engineer/2296
2003/CA/Professional Engineer/
Civil/64286
CA/Road Safety
Professional/552

EDUCATION
1983/BS/Civil Engineering/
California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo

EDUCATION
2004/MS/Civil Engineering
(Transportation Engineering)/
California State University, Long
Beach
2001/MA/Organizational
Management/Azusa Pacific
University
1999/BS/Civil Engineering/
California State Polytechnic
University, Pomona

CERTIFICATIONS
Envision™ Sustainability
Professional/Institute for
Sustainable Infrastructure/

JIM BLISS, PE
QA/QC Manager,
Transportation

ARIEF NAFTALI, PE,
TE, EE, RSP1, ENV SP
Traffic
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23 Darlene Yellowhair has extensive experience with a variety of traffic engineering projects, including traffic impact studies, traffic reports, safety studies, signal warrant studies, corridor studies, signal timing and coordination, signing and striping design, and traffic signal design. She also has experience with design and studies for alternate modes of travel, Road Safety Assessments, transportation planning, and roadway design.

Darlene is well-versed in Synchro, SimTraffic, HCS, SIDRA, and InRoads.

Experience
City of Los Angeles, Glendale Boulevard/Hyperion
Avenue Complex of Bridges Traffic Study – Los
Angeles, CA
City of Beverly Hills, Traffic Engineering Services
for the Implementation of the LACMTA Purple Line
Extension – Beverly Hills, CA
Port of Long Beach, West Anaheim Street
Rehabilitation and Reconstruction – Long Beach, CA
City of Coronado, Coronado Cays Entrance
Improvements and Bayshore Bikeway Traffic Study –
Coronado, CA
City of Palmdale, State Route 138 Southbound
Off-Ramp at Palmdale Boulevard and Interchange
Improvements – Palmdale, CA
City of Dana Point, Dana Point Town Center at Pacific
Coast Highway and Del Prado – Dana Point, CA
City of Moorpark, Moorpark Civic Center Master Plan
– Moorpark, CA
Mike Dour is an Active Transportation and Transit
professional with 18 years of public-sector transportation planning experience. His experience includes managing
Active Transportation and Transit programs for local
agencies, including bicycle and pedestrian improvement
projects and transit projects, and developing bicycle and pedestrian master plans. Mike is intimately familiar with various funding opportunities for public infrastructure projects and has direct experience in preparing successful grant funding applications. Mike has specific capabilities in engaging with communities to develop projects that
encourage active transportation and the use of alternative transportation modes. Prior to joining Psomas, Mike
managed the Alternative Transportation Division at the City of Roseville, supervising a portfolio of over $50 million of active transportation and transit focused projects.

Experience
San Joaquin County, Harrison Elementary Active
Transportation Project – Stockton, CA
San Joaquin Council of Governments, Multimodal
Connectivity Plan and Mobility Hub Demonstration
Project – San Joaquin County, CA
Santa Barbara County Association of Governments,
State Route 166 Multimodal Corridor Study – Santa
Maria and Guadalupe, CA
City of Santa Maria, Bus Rapid Transit Feasibility
Study – Santa Maria, CA
City of Roseville, Dry Creek Greenway East Phase II
Trail – Roseville, CA
City of Roseville, Active Transportation Plan –
Roseville, CA
City of Davis, G Street Activation – Davis, CA
Stanislaus Council of Governments, Church Street
Multimodal Enhancement Project Grant Writing –
Empire, CA
Tuolumne County, Jamestown Community
Connectivity Project – Jamestown, CA
University of California, San Diego, Expedition Way
Traffic Calming and Bike Lanes – La Jolla, CA

REGISTRATION
2017/CA/Traffic Engineer/2827
2009/AZ/Professional Engineer/
Civil/50215
2023/NV/Professional Engineer/
Civil/031150

EDUCATION
1990/BS/Environmental Policy
Analysis & Planning/University of
California, Davis

EDUCATION
2006/MS/Civil Engineering/
Cornell University
2004/BS/Civil Engineering/
University of Arizona

CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Traffic Operations
Engineer/Transportation
Professional Certification Board
Inc./3123
LEED® Accredited Professional/
U.S. Green Building Council/
Road Safety Professional, Level
2 Infrastructure/Transportation
Professional Certification Board
Inc./123
Envision™ Sustainability
Professional/Institute for
Sustainable Infrastructure

DARLENE

YELLOWHAIR, PE,
PTOE, RSP2I, ENV SP
Traffic

MICHAEL DOUR
Active Transportation
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24 Chase Lawson has eight years of experience in the private sector, practicing land development, including both
private and public projects. This includes large residential subdivisions, multi-family and commercial developments, K-12 and higher education facilities, parks, and transitoriented development. Chase is passionate about applying sustainable practices within infrastructure and strives to create positive community impacts and enhance the quality of life through his work.

Experience
City of San Diego, 5th Avenue Promenade Feasibility
Study – San Diego, CA
City of San Diego, Tecolote Canyon Trunk Sewer
Improvements – San Diego, CA
City of Coronado, Parker Pump Station Rehabilitation
– Coronado, CA
City of Coronado, Downtown Beautification –
Coronado, CA
City of Santee, Santee Community Center – Santee, CA
City of La Mesa, Sewer and Water Improvements – La
Mesa, CA
True Life Company, East Vista Townhomes Tentative
Map – Vista, CA
Imperial County Transportation Commission,
Calexico Intermodal Transit Center – Calexico,
US General Services Administration, Calexico Land
Port of Entry – Calexico, CA
US General Services Administration, San Luis Land
Port of Entry – San Luis, AZ

REGISTRATION
2020/CA/Professional Engineer/
Civil/91694

EDUCATION
2026/ME/(expected) Master of
Engineering/San Diego State
University, San Diego
2017/BS/Civil Engineering/San
Diego State University, San
Diego

CERTIFICATIONS
Envision™ Sustainability
Professional/Institute for
Sustainable Infrastructure

CHASE LAWSON,

PE, ENV SP
Stormwater Quality
Daniel Rahe has 24 years of professional land surveying experience, leading construction, cadastral, subdivision, and right-of-way projects in multiple localities and jurisdictions.

In his current role as Team Leader, Dan is responsible for the management of a large team of licensees and support staff, providing clients with a diverse range of geospatial services.

Experience
California Department of General Services (DGS),
Fairview Developmental Center Record of Survey –
Costa Mesa, CA
Cumulus Media, Cumulus Media Tower Development
Tract Map – Los Angeles, CA
Private Developer, Paseo Colorado Tract Map –
Pasadena, CA
Lightstone, Hotel Towers - Pico & Figueroa Tract Map
– Los Angeles, CA
City of Los Angeles, Sepulveda Basin Vision Plan
Boundary and Lease Survey – Los Angeles, CA
Toyota, Toyota Motor Sales Campus Lot Line
Adjustment – Torrance, CA
City of Coronado Island, Mapchecking and Document
Review – Coronado Island, CA
City of El Cajon, Mapchecking and Document Review –
El Cajon, CA
City of Glendale, Mapchecking and Document Review
– Glendale, CA
Private Developer, Puente Hills Mall Boundary, Title,
and Easement Survey – Puente Hills, CA

REGISTRATION
2017/CA/Professional Land
Surveyor/9425
2010/WA/Professional Land
Surveyor/46897

EDUCATION
2001/Coursework/Political
Science/University of Northern
Colorado

DANIEL RAHE, PLS
Survey/Plan Check
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25 John Oliver has 19 years of experience in the field of water resources, specializing in stormwater and flood
control analyses and design. He currently serves as
the Project Manager on the water resources team and
provides stormwater technical guidance for flood control, transportation, and development projects. He has worked on and served as the lead drainage engineer for projects of all sizes through all stages of development, from project identification to feasibility and alternatives studies, through final design, cost estimation, and construction.

His experience includes analyses and design of crossdrainage structures, erosion protection, storm drain systems, detention, retention, and stormwater quality
basins, channels, bank stabilization, and the preparation of watershed and floodplain studies. He is proficient in the use of numerous hydrologic and hydraulic analysis software programs, including WWHM, WMS, HEC-HMS, XPSWMM,
HY-8, Culvertmaster©, Flowmaster©, HEC-RAS, and Flo-2D.

He has prepared calculations and reports for a wide variety of roadway and development projects within the western
United States and has encountered numerous unique
challenges requiring unique solutions. Extensive stormwater and water quality analysis and design experience allow John to work quickly and efficiently, identifying potential issues and recommending solutions early to keep the project on schedule and within budget.

Experience
County of Riverside, Pauba Road Reconstruction
Project – Rancho California, CA
County of Riverside, Temescal Canyon Road Widening
– El Cerrito, CA
Caltrans, US 101/Prunedale Preventative
Maintenance Project – Monterey County, CA
Caltrans, SR178/Morning Drive Interchange –
Bakersfield, CA
City of Roseville, Pleasant Grove Boulevard Widening
– Roseville, CA
City of Los Angeles, Lincoln Bridge Multi-Modal
Improvements Project – Los Angeles, CA

REGISTRATION
2011/AZ/Professional Engineer/
Civil/52015
2022/WA/Professional Engineer/
Civil/22017922

JOHN OLIVER, PE,
LEED® AP
Drainage

EDUCATION
2006/BS/Civil Engineering/
University of Arizona

CERTIFICATIONS
LEED® Accredited Professional/
U.S. Green Building Council
Sean Noonan is an Environmental Planner and Project
Manager with 14 years of experience working on various
types of public and private projects across Southern
California. In his current role, Sean prepares and manages the preparation of CEQA/NEPA environmental documents
and supporting environmental technical studies. He is also experienced in providing his clients with support related to regulatory permitting, environmental compliance
during final design and construction, and environmental constraints during due diligence. Sean works on various project types, but is particularly experienced in providing environmental consulting services for transportation and other infrastructure projects.

Experience
City of Los Angeles, Glendale-Hyperion Viaduct – Los
Angeles, CA
City of Los Angeles, Eastern Avenue Multi-Modal
Transportation Improvement Project – Los Angeles,
CA
City of Carlsbad, Carlsbad Veterans Park, Master
Planning and Environmental Permitting Phase –
Carlsbad, CA
City of Santa Clarita, David March Park Phase II
Improvements – Santa Clarita, CA
City of Los Angeles, Lincoln Bridge Multi-Modal
Improvements (LA TOS 27) – Los Angeles, CA
City of Anaheim, Hills Preserve Environmental Impact
Report – Anaheim, CA
Removal and Decommissioning of the Kanaka
Powerhouse for the Kanaka Hydroelectric Project IS/
MND – Butte County, CA
City of Pasadena, Explorer Well Project Initial Study/
Mitigated Negative Declaration – Pasadena, CA
Imperial County Transportation Commission, Modal
Transit Center, CEQA/NEPA Compliance – Calexaco,
CA

EDUCATION
2014/MS/Urban and Regional
Planning/California State
Polytechnic University, Pomona
2011/MA/Geography/California
State University, Fullerton
2006/BA/History/University of
California, Santa Barbara

SEAN NOONAN
Environmental
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26 Subconsultant Resumes
The management and coordination of our consultant
team is a hallmark of Psomas. Our ability to select a
quality team of subconsultants is one of the keys to
our continued success in designing award-winning
projects throughout California. We have highly qualified subconsultants whom we have worked with for years,
who have a clear understanding of our goals and
methods for producing quality deliverables.

Resumes for our subconsultants may be found on the
following pages.

Dennis Kim is a distinguished leader in right-of-way, real property acquisition, and mega transportation projects, with a proven history of delivering high-profile projects for the State of California. Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Dennis as Chief Advising Officer and Director of Real
Property for the California High-Speed Rail Authority, where he delivered 99% of properties and relocated 83% of utilities for 119 miles of construction.

With experience in managing a multi-billion-dollar real estate portfolio, Dennis has overseen more than 2,200 property acquisitions, 1,500+ land conveyances, and 800+ parcels for property management, facilitating seamless procurement
and compliance with regulatory frameworks.

A licensed attorney, real estate broker, and Project
Management Professional (PMP), Dennis blends legal
acumen with project execution skills to navigate complex right-of-way challenges, delivering projects efficiently, cost-effectively, and in full compliance with state and federal requirements.

Experience
Caltrans District 7, On-Call Land Surveying and Rightof-Way Engineering Services – Los Angeles, CA Riverside County Transportation Commission,
On-Call Right-of-Way Engineering and Surveying
Services – Riverside County, CA
City of Palmdale. Right-of-Way Consulting Services –
Palmdale, CA
California High-Speed Rail Authority – Sacramento,
CA

REGISTRATION
2021/CA/Attorney-atLaw/332639
DENNIS KIM, ESQ.,
PMP
Right-of-Way

EDUCATION
2012/JD/Law/Syracuse
University, Syracuse
2005/BA/Economics/Knox
College, Galesburg

CERTIFICATIONS
Project Management
Professional/Project
Management Institute, Inc.

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27 Mark Van Bibber has more than 25 years of experience in the fields of civil and structural engineering using various structural systems and materials on a vast range of projects utilizing concrete, masonry, steel, timber, aluminum, and fiber-reinforced plastics. His diverse experience includes work on public works, stormwater, water treatment,
wastewater treatment, park, recreation, educational,
commercial, and residential facilities.

Experience
Parker Pump Station Replacement – Coronado, CA
Oakdale Alameda Gateway Improvements – El Cajon,
CA
Mohawk Pump Station – San Diego, CA
Morena Pipeline Diversion Structures – San Diego, CA
College Area and AC Water Group Manholes – San
Diego, CA
Soledad Pump Station Upgrades – San Diego, CA
Tierrasanta Pump Station – San Diego, CA
North City Pure Water Pump Station and Pipeline
Access Shaft– San Diego, CA
Tyrian St. and Soledad Avenue AC Water Main Repairs
– San Diego, CA
SPS23T Emergency Repairs and Upgrades – San
Diego, CA
San Pasqual Undergrounding Project – Escondido, CA
Material Maintenance Yard Storage Bins – El Cajon, CA
New River Improvement Project – Calexico, CA
Erson Bolos brings 19 years of electrical engineering design and support during construction experience, which includes engineering electrical systems, pump controls, ladder
diagrams, process instrumentation, and motor control
centers. He has also provided detailed engineering drawings and specifications for water and wastewater pump stations, treatment plants, building renovations, and new construction projects. Erson’s experience also includes interior and exterior lighting, lighting controls, and Title 24 compliance.

Experience
Parker Pump Station Replacement Project –
Coronado, CA
Lakeside Valve Station Replacement – San Diego, CA
Lake Arrowhead Community Services District, North
Bay Pump Station Replacement – Lake Arrowhead, CA
City of San Diego, 54-20 Large Valve Replacement –
San Diego, CA
City of San Diego, Soledad Pump Station Upgrade –
San Diego, CA
City of San Diego, Forcemain Projects SPS 13, 14, 16,
25A and 85 – San Diego, CA
City of San Diego, Sewer Pump Station 23T
Improvements – San Diego, CA
Helix Water District, Helix 2 Pump Station Motor
Control Center Replacement – La Mesa, CA
Helix Water District, Treatment Plant Raw Water
Large Valve Installation Project – La Mesa, CA

REGISTRATION
2010/CA/Professional Engineer/
Electrical /19306
2022/AK/Professional Engineer/
Electrical /190464
2024/SD/Professional Engineer/
Electrical/17079

EDUCATION
2005/BSEE/Electrical
Engineering/San Diego State
University

CERTIFICATIONS
2013/LEED® AP+C/US Green
Building Council/10686894

MARK VAN

BIBBER, SE
Structural Engineering
aark engineering, inc.

ERSON BOLOS, PE,
LEED® AP BD+C
Electrical/Mechanical
Enterprise Engineering, Inc.

REGISTRATION
2009/CA/Professional Engineer/
Structural/5314
2004/CA/Professional Engineer/
Civil /66993

EDUCATION
2001/BS/Civil Engineering/San
Diego State University
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28 Gerry Sanner brings 37 years of electrical engineering design and support during construction to the team. His experience includes the design of electrical distribution systems and building wiring for industrial, commercial, fuel, water/ wastewater facilities, and EVSE installations. He has also provided detailed engineering drawings and specifications for complex control systems, pump controls, and motor
control centers. Gerry has provided detailed engineering design, project management, and electrical construction knowledge on hundreds of projects, including over 50 water/ wastewater projects.

Experience
Helix 2 Pump Station Motor Control Center
Replacement, Helix Water District – La Mesa, CA
T2E Electrical Modernization, San Diego International
Airport – San Diego, CA
Vista Pump Station Motor Control Center
Replacement, Helix Water District – La Mesa, CA
Western Pump Station Electrical and Mechanical
System Improvements Project, City of Glendale
Water and Power – Glendale, CA
Grandview Pump Station No.2 Unit Replacement, City
of Glendale Water and Power – Glendale, CA
Leahy Avenue Water Well, Bellflower Somerset
Mutual Water Company – Bellflower, CA
R.E. Badger WTP Dewatering & Filter Washwater
Improvements, Santa Fe Irrigation District – Rancho
Santa Fe, CA
Steven Williams is an engineering geologist with over 30 years of experience in engineering geology, geotechnical, and environmental site assessment in southwestern Arizona and southern California. In addition, his experience includes two years in the mining exploration industry in Utah and Nevada.

He has served as a project geologist on transmission lines, substations, bridges, pipelines, canals, reservoirs, residential subdivisions, schools, geothermal power plants, public works facilities, and water and wastewater treatment facilities.

Steven is a Registered/Professional Geologist in the states of Arizona and California and a Certified Engineering Geologist in California.

Experience
Calexico Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants
Upgrades – Calexico, CA
Imperial Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades –
Imperial, CA
Holtville Wastewater Treatment Plant and Sewer
Force Main – Holtville, CA
Calipatria Water Treatment Plant Upgrades –
Calipatria, CA
Niland Water Treatment Plant Upgrades – Niland, CA
Coachella Canal Lining – Imperial and Riverside
Counties, CA
Brandt Road Bridge Reconstruction – Imperial, CA
El Centro Outfall Force Sewer Main – El Centro, CA
So Cal Gas Co., 14-Mile Natural Gas Line – Southern
CA

EDUCATION
1986/BSEE/Electrical
Engineering/DeVry Institute of
Technology, Phoenix, Arizona

REGISTRATION
2002/CA/Certified Engineering
Geologist/2261
1999/CA/Professional
Geologist/6975
1999/AZ/Registered
Geologist/33759

EDUCATION
1989/BS/Geology/University of
Utah
1993/MS/Geology/University
of Utah

GERRY SANNER
Electrical/Mechanical
Enterprise Engineering, Inc.

STEVE WILLIAMS,

PG, CEG
Geotechnical Engineering
LandMark Consultants, Inc.

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29 Travis Meier has over 22 years of environmental experience, including environmental site assessments; investigation, assessment, and evaluation of hazardous materials; soil and groundwater contamination evaluations; and regulatory
compliance. Travis has provided these services for a variety of public works clients, educational entities, and others.

Experience
Heber 1 & 2 Facilities, Phase I ESA – Heber, Imperial
County, CA
Salton Sea Project, Phase I ESA – Niland, Imperial
County, CA
City of Chula Vista, 3151 Main Street, Phase I ESA –
Chula Vista, CA
Lake Elsinore Properties, Grand Avenue, Phase I ESA –
Lake Elsinore, CA
City of Colton, Habitat Conservation Park with
Eco-Friendly Community Sports Fields, Phase I ESA –
Colton, CA
Tapestry Project, Phase I ESA – Hesperia, San
Bernardino County, CA
Brad Lents holds degrees in landscape architecture and
urban planning, a unique skill set for problem-solving in site planning and design. He is a skilled designer with experience across a range of public and private sector projects of varying scale. Brad plays a pivotal role in directing Spurlock’s involvement in numerous civic and institutional projects.

Experience
BLM Doyle Fire Station – Doyle. CA
BLM Elko HQ Building – Elko, CA
Camino del Mar Streetscape Update*/Downtown
Streetscape Implementation – Del Mar, CA
Children’s Park Improvement Plans – San Diego, CA
City of El Cajon Streetscape – El Cajon. CA
Del Mar Civic Center – Del Mar, CA
El Centro General Plan Implementation – El Centro,
CA
National City 19th Street Greenway – National City,
CA
North Embarcadero Visionary Plan Phase 1– San
Diego, CA
Oakdale Alameda Streetscape – El Cajon, CA
Paradise Creek Apartments/TOD – National City, CA
Police Headquarters and Welcome Resource Center –
San Bernardino, CA
San Diego Federal Courthouse – San Diego, CA
Santa Monica City Yards – Santa Monica, CA
Santa Monica Fire Training Facility – Santa Monica, CA
Santa Monica Fire Station No. 1 – Santa Monica, CA
Sepulveda Transit Corridor – Los Angeles, CA
Santa Monica Fire Station No. 1 – Santa Monica, CA

REGISTRATION
2010/CA/Professional Engineer/
Electrical /19306
2022/AK/Professional Engineer/
Electrical /190464
2024/SD/Professional Engineer/
Electrical/17079

EDUCATION
2005/BSEE/Electrical
Engineering/San Diego State
University

CERTIFICATIONS
2013/LEED® AP+C/US Green
Building Council/10686894
TRAVIS W. MEIER,
QISP
Phase I and II Hazmat
Ninyo & Moore

BRAD LENTS, RLA,
AICP, LEED® AP
Landscape Architecture
Spurlock Landscape
Architects

EDUCATION
2008/MS/Environmental &
Earth Science/California State
University, San Bernardino
2002/BS/Environmental & Earth
Science/University of Redlands

CERTIFICATIONS
Qualified Industrial Storm Water
Practitioner (QISP)/00213
OSHA 40-Hour
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EXHIBIT D

LEVINE ACT STATEMENT
Levine Act Statement
***PRIME PROPOSER AND SUBCONSULTANTS MUST SUBMIT A SIGNED LEVINE ACT STATEMENT***
California Government Code § 84308, commonly referred to as the “Levine Act,” precludes an officer of a local government agency from participating in the award of a contract if he or she receives any political contributions totaling more than $500 in the 12 months preceding the pendency of the contract award, and for three months following the final decision, from the person or company awarded the contract.

This prohibition applies to contributions to the officer, or received by the officer on behalf of any other officer, or on behalf of any candidate for office or on behalf of any committee.

This statement must be provided for the company and for each consultant who will work with the City.

City of El Centro Council Members as of the date of this RFP are as follows:

Mayor Sonia Carter
Mayor Pro-Tem Marty Ellett
Sylvia Marroquin
Claudia Camarena
Michael Crankshaw

1. Have you or your company, or any agent on behalf of you or your company, made any political contributions of more than $500 to any City of El Centro Council Member in the 12 months preceding the date of the issuance of this RFP? YES NO
If yes, please identify the Council Member:

2. Do you or your company, or any agency on behalf of you or your company, anticipate or plan to make any political contributions of more than $500 to any City of El Centro Council Member in the three months following the award of the contract? YES NO
If yes, please identify the Council Member:

Answering yes to either of the two questions above does not preclude City of El Centro from awarding a contract to your firm. It does, however, preclude the identified Council Member from participating in the contract award process for this contract.

DATE (SIGNATURE OF CONSULTANT)
X
X
10/03/2025
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aark engineering inc.
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EXHIBIT D

LEVINE ACT STATEMENT
Levine Act Statement
***PRIME PROPOSER AND SUBCONSULTANTS MUST SUBMIT A SIGNED LEVINE ACT STATEMENT***
California Government Code § 84308, commonly referred to as the “Levine Act,” precludes an officer of a local government agency from participating in the award of a contract if he or she receives any political contributions totaling more than $500 in the 12 months preceding the pendency of the contract award, and for three months following the final decision, from the person or company awarded the contract.

This prohibition applies to contributions to the officer, or received by the officer on behalf of any other officer, or on behalf of any candidate for office or on behalf of any committee.

This statement must be provided for the company and for each consultant who will work with the City.

City of El Centro Council Members as of the date of this RFP are as follows:

Mayor Sonia Carter
Mayor Pro-Tem Marty Ellett
Sylvia Marroquin
Claudia Camarena
Michael Crankshaw

1. Have you or your company, or any agent on behalf of you or your company, made any political contributions of more than $500 to any City of El Centro Council Member in the 12 months preceding the date of the issuance of this RFP? YES NO
If yes, please identify the Council Member:

2. Do you or your company, or any agency on behalf of you or your company, anticipate or plan to make any political contributions of more than $500 to any City of El Centro Council Member in the three months following the award of the contract? YES NO
If yes, please identify the Council Member:

Answering yes to either of the two questions above does not preclude City of El Centro from awarding a contract to your firm. It does, however, preclude the identified Council Member from participating in the contract award process for this contract.

DATE (SIGNATURE OF CONSULTANT)
X
X
9/3/2025
Exhibit D Levine Act Statement 10
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Enterprise Engineering, Inc.

Exhibit D Levine Act Statement 10
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LandMark Consultants, Inc.

Exhibit D Levine Act Statement 10
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Ninyo & Moore
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EXHIBIT D

LEVINE ACT STATEMENT
Levine Act Statement
***PRIME PROPOSER AND SUBCONSULTANTS MUST SUBMIT A SIGNED LEVINE ACT STATEMENT***
California Government Code § 84308, commonly referred to as the “Levine Act,” precludes an officer of a local government agency from participating in the award of a contract if he or she receives any political contributions totaling more than $500 in the 12 months preceding the pendency of the contract award, and for three months following the final decision, from the person or company awarded the contract.

This prohibition applies to contributions to the officer, or received by the officer on behalf of any other officer, or on behalf of any candidate for office or on behalf of any committee.

This statement must be provided for the company and for each consultant who will work with the City.

City of El Centro Council Members as of the date of this RFP are as follows:

Mayor Sonia Carter
Mayor Pro-Tem Marty Ellett
Sylvia Marroquin
Claudia Camarena
Michael Crankshaw

1. Have you or your company, or any agent on behalf of you or your company, made any political contributions of more than $500 to any City of El Centro Council Member in the 12 months preceding the date of the issuance of this RFP? YES NO
If yes, please identify the Council Member:

2. Do you or your company, or any agency on behalf of you or your company, anticipate or plan to make any political contributions of more than $500 to any City of El Centro Council Member in the three months following the award of the contract? YES NO
If yes, please identify the Council Member:

Answering yes to either of the two questions above does not preclude City of El Centro from awarding a contract to your firm. It does, however, preclude the identified Council Member from participating in the contract award process for this contract.

DATE (SIGNATURE OF CONSULTANT)
X
X
9/9/2025
Exhibit D Levine Act Statement 10
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Spurlock Landscape Architects
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EXHIBIT D

LEVINE ACT STATEMENT
Levine Act Statement
***PRIME PROPOSER AND SUBCONSULTANTS MUST SUBMIT A SIGNED LEVINE ACT STATEMENT***
California Government Code § 84308, commonly referred to as the “Levine Act,” precludes an officer of a local government agency from participating in the award of a contract if he or she receives any political contributions totaling more than $500 in the 12 months preceding the pendency of the contract award, and for three months following the final decision, from the person or company awarded the contract.

This prohibition applies to contributions to the officer, or received by the officer on behalf of any other officer, or on behalf of any candidate for office or on behalf of any committee.

This statement must be provided for the company and for each consultant who will work with the City.

City of El Centro Council Members as of the date of this RFP are as follows:

Mayor Sonia Carter
Mayor Pro-Tem Marty Ellett
Sylvia Marroquin
Claudia Camarena
Michael Crankshaw

1. Have you or your company, or any agent on behalf of you or your company, made any political contributions of more than $500 to any City of El Centro Council Member in the 12 months preceding the date of the issuance of this RFP? YES NO
If yes, please identify the Council Member:

2. Do you or your company, or any agency on behalf of you or your company, anticipate or plan to make any political contributions of more than $500 to any City of El Centro Council Member in the three months following the award of the contract? YES NO
If yes, please identify the Council Member:

Answering yes to either of the two questions above does not preclude City of El Centro from awarding a contract to your firm. It does, however, preclude the identified Council Member from participating in the contract award process for this contract.

DATE (SIGNATURE OF CONSULTANT)
X
X
9/8/2025
Exhibit D Levine Act Statement 10
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401 B St #1600
Wells Fargo Plaza
San Diego, CA 92101
619.961.2800
www.Psomas.com

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EXHIBIT E

LEVINE ACT STATEMENT
Levine Act Statement
***PRIME PROPOSER AND SUBCONSULTANTS MUST SUBMIT A SIGNED LEVINE ACT STATEMENT***
California Government Code § 84308, commonly referred to as the “Levine Act,” precludes an officer of a local government agency from participating in the award of a contract if he or she receives any political contributions totaling more than $500 in the 12 months preceding the pendency of the contract award, and for three months following the final decision, from the person or company awarded the contract.

This prohibition applies to contributions to the officer, or received by the officer on behalf of any other officer, or on behalf of any candidate for office or on behalf of any committee.

This statement must be provided for the company and for each consultant who will work with the City.

City of El Centro Council Members as of the date of this RFP are as follows:

Mayor Sonia Carter
Mayor Pro-Tem Marty Ellett
Sylvia Marroquin
Claudia Camarena
Michael Crankshaw

1. Have you or your company, or any agent on behalf of you or your company, made any political contributions of more than $500 to any City of El Centro Council Member in the 12 months preceding the date of the issuance of this RFP? YES NO
If yes, please identify the Council Member:

2. Do you or your company, or any agency on behalf of you or your company, anticipate or plan to make any political contributions of more than $500 to any City of El Centro Council Member in the three months following the award of the contract? YES NO
If yes, please identify the Council Member:

Answering yes to either of the two questions above does not preclude City of El Centro from awarding a contract to your firm. It does, however, preclude the identified Council Member from participating in the contract award process for this contract.


DATE (SIGNATURE OF CONSULTANT)
X
X
10/03/2025
clude the identified Council Member fr

SIGNATURE OF CONSULTANT)

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EXHIBIT E

LEVINE ACT STATEMENT
Levine Act Statement
***PRIME PROPOSER AND SUBCONSULTANTS MUST SUBMIT A SIGNED LEVINE ACT STATEMENT***
California Government Code § 84308, commonly referred to as the “Levine Act,” precludes an officer of a local government agency from participating in the award of a contract if he or she receives any political contributions totaling more than $500 in the 12 months preceding the pendency of the contract award, and for three months following the final decision, from the person or company awarded the contract.

This prohibition applies to contributions to the officer, or received by the officer on behalf of any other officer, or on behalf of any candidate for office or on behalf of any committee.

This statement must be provided for the company and for each consultant who will work with the City.

City of El Centro Council Members as of the date of this RFP are as follows:

Mayor Sonia Carter
Mayor Pro-Tem Marty Ellett
Sylvia Marroquin
Claudia Camarena
Michael Crankshaw

1. Have you or your company, or any agent on behalf of you or your company, made any political contributions of more than $500 to any City of El Centro Council Member in the 12 months preceding the date of the issuance of this RFP? YES NO
If yes, please identify the Council Member:

2. Do you or your company, or any agency on behalf of you or your company, anticipate or plan to make any political contributions of more than $500 to any City of El Centro Council Member in the three months following the award of the contract? YES NO
If yes, please identify the Council Member:

Answering yes to either of the two questions above does not preclude City of El Centro from awarding a contract to your firm. It does, however, preclude the identified Council Member from participating in the contract award process for this contract.


DATE (SIGNATURE OF CONSULTANT)
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EXHIBIT E

LEVINE ACT STATEMENT
Levine Act Statement
***PRIME PROPOSER AND SUBCONSULTANTS MUST SUBMIT A SIGNED LEVINE ACT STATEMENT***
California Government Code § 84308, commonly referred to as the “Levine Act,” precludes an officer of a local government agency from participating in the award of a contract if he or she receives any political contributions totaling more than $500 in the 12 months preceding the pendency of the contract award, and for three months following the final decision, from the person or company awarded the contract.

This prohibition applies to contributions to the officer, or received by the officer on behalf of any other officer, or on behalf of any candidate for office or on behalf of any committee.

This statement must be provided for the company and for each consultant who will work with the City.

City of El Centro Council Members as of the date of this RFP are as follows:

Mayor Sonia Carter
Mayor Pro-Tem Marty Ellett
Sylvia Marroquin
Claudia Camarena
Michael Crankshaw

1. Have you or your company, or any agent on behalf of you or your company, made any political contributions of more than $500 to any City of El Centro Council Member in the 12 months preceding the date of the issuance of this RFP? YES NO
If yes, please identify the Council Member:

2. Do you or your company, or any agency on behalf of you or your company, anticipate or plan to make any political contributions of more than $500 to any City of El Centro Council Member in the three months following the award of the contract? YES NO
If yes, please identify the Council Member:

Answering yes to either of the two questions above does not preclude City of El Centro from awarding a contract to your firm. It does, however, preclude the identified Council Member from participating in the contract award process for this contract.

DATE (SIGNATURE OF CONSULTANT)
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EXHIBIT E

LEVINE ACT STATEMENT
Levine Act Statement
***PRIME PROPOSER AND SUBCONSULTANTS MUST SUBMIT A SIGNED LEVINE ACT STATEMENT***
California Government Code § 84308, commonly referred to as the “Levine Act,” precludes an officer of a local government agency from participating in the award of a contract if he or she receives any political contributions totaling more than $500 in the 12 months preceding the pendency of the contract award, and for three months following the final decision, from the person or company awarded the contract.

This prohibition applies to contributions to the officer, or received by the officer on behalf of any other officer, or on behalf of any candidate for office or on behalf of any committee.

This statement must be provided for the company and for each consultant who will work with the City.

City of El Centro Council Members as of the date of this RFP are as follows:

Mayor Sonia Carter
Mayor Pro-Tem Marty Ellett
Sylvia Marroquin
Claudia Camarena
Michael Crankshaw

1. Have you or your company, or any agent on behalf of you or your company, made any political contributions of more than $500 to any City of El Centro Council Member in the 12 months preceding the date of the issuance of this RFP? YES NO
If yes, please identify the Council Member:

2. Do you or your company, or any agency on behalf of you or your company, anticipate or plan to make any political contributions of more than $500 to any City of El Centro Council Member in the three months following the award of the contract? YES NO
If yes, please identify the Council Member:

Answering yes to either of the two questions above does not preclude City of El Centro from awarding a contract to your firm. It does, however, preclude the identified Council Member from participating in the contract award process for this contract.


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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FOR

ON-CALL SERVICES

1. CIVIL ENGINEERING – GENERAL

2. CIVIL ENGINEERING - WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT
Requested By:

City of El Centro
Department of Public Works
307 W. Brighton Ave.

El Centro, CA 92243
Phone: (760) 336-3152
Abraham Campos, PE
Director of Public Works/ City Engineer
August 2025
Exhibit F- RFP

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EXHIBITS
A - Civil Engineering – General and Water and Wastewater Treatment. Expanded Scope B – Sample Proposal Evaluation Form
C – Sample Design Professional Services Agreement
D- Levine Act. Statement
E- Sample Task Order
*No changes shall be made to consultant agreement by consultant.

I. TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
I. Table of Contents 2
II. Request for Proposal (RFP) 3
III. Introduction and Purpose 3
IV. Background 5
V. Scope of Services 5
VI. Project Schedule 7
VII. Deliverable Items 7
VIII. Corrections 7
IX. Delivery of Proposal 7
X. Selection Process 8
XI. Submittal Requirements 9

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II. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (“RFP”)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of El Centro (the “City”) is requesting proposals from qualified consultants to provide Civil Engineering Design (Roads and Traffic, and Water and Wastewater facilities) (the “Consultant(s)”).

DEADLINE
Consultants are requested to submit five hard copies of their proposal before 04:30 p.m. on Friday, September 19, 2025. Refer to section IX for further information.

Note: late, emailed, or faxed proposals will not be considered.

OBTAINING DOCUMENTS
The Contract Documents are available through Planet Bids, by accessing our website (www.cityofelcentro.org) and selecting “GOVERNMENT > PUBLIC WORKS> BIDS & PROPOSALS> PROCEED TO SITE”.

III. INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE
INTRODUCTION.

The Department of Public Works - Engineering Division of the City of El Centro is seeking professional services from a consulting firm or team (Consultant) for On-Call services for the two (2) disciplines listed below. The City will contract with the primary firm under which subconsultants may operate. The City is requesting services for up the term of the agreement. The term of the agreement shall be for two (2) years, with up to three (3) one (1) year extensions, which extensions shall be at the City’s sole option.

Disciplines:

1. Civil Engineering – General Civil Engineering

2. Civil Engineering – Water and Wastewater Treatment
Up to three consultants shall be selected for each discipline. The City reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of consultants awarded a contract under each discipline.

Consultant must submit a separate responsive proposal to each discipline that Consultant wishes to be considered. Each discipline will be judged independently. You are not required to submit a proposal for both disciplines.

PURPOSE. The purpose of this RFP is to:

1. Familiarize prospective consultants with the information necessary to understand the consultant selection process and the required documentation consultant must

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submit.

2. Receive, review and consider proposals from prospective consultants, and select a consultant to provide the desired services for each discipline.

3. Execute a contract for on-call services in the form of a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) (see RFP Exhibit C – Sample Standard Agreement), which will include a negotiated rate schedule established at the time of its execution.

4. Advise prospective consultants that the City is not obligated to issue any contract(s) by issuing this proposal.

The Consultant shall provide the Public Works Department with the ability to obtain assistance quickly during peak workload periods, staffing absences and when expedited/fast track support is needed to satisfy City customers. The most important objective is to maintain a level of high-quality, Civil Engineering Design (Roads, Traffic, Water and Wastewater facilities).

Qualified entities are invited to submit written proposals for consideration in accordance with this request. These services will be conducted under a contract with the City.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all responses received as a result of this solicitation; to extend the submission due date for; to modify, amend, reissue or rewrite this document; and to procure any or all services by other means. Consultants that respond to this RFP shall comply with all applicable laws. There are no M/WBE and/or DBE requirements for this RFP.

The contract will be regulated according to the provisions of all Federal, State and local laws and ordinances that are applicable. This includes compliance with prevailing wage rates and their payment in accordance with the California Labor Code, as applicable.

Consultants are advised to consider whether services to be performed include classifications subject to state or federal prevailing wage requirements. Prevailing wages will apply if the services to be performed will involve land surveying (such as flag persons, survey party chief, rodman or chainman), materials sampling and testing (such as drilling rig operators, pile driving, crane operators), inspection work, soils or foundation investigations, environmental hazardous materials and so forth. California State prevailing wage information is available through the California Department of Industrial Relations website at https://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/dprewagedetermination.htm Labor categories subject to prevailing wage requirements, when employed for any work on this project, are wholly the responsibility of the firm or individual named in any Professional Services Agreement approved by the City. City will not assume any responsibility for Consultant’s failure to pay prevailing wages in accordance with State law.

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IV. BACKGROUND
The City of El Cento incorporated in 1908 and later became a Charter city. El Centro is the center of one of Southern California's most promising new commercial and industrial regions. There are two international border crossings nearby for commercial and noncommercial vehicles. Covering 11.019 square miles, it is the largest city in Imperial County. El Centro is located 616 miles southwest of San Francisco, 117 miles east of San Diego and 245 miles west of Phoenix, Az. and just 15 minutes from the international industrial complexes in Mexicali, Baja California. El Centro is accessible via Interstate 8, State Highway 86 and State Highway 111. The City population is estimated to be over 45,000 residents; however, population increases during the day as the City is the County seat.

The consultant(s) will work under the direction of the Public Works Director or designee to handle engineering service tasks as they are required. The highest rated consultant(s) will be selected to be on contract for on-call services. Consultant(s) will enter into a master agreement which will specify the billing rates, personnel to be assigned, and other terms.

No monthly retainer is anticipated.

Letter proposals will be requested from one or more on-call consultants when engineering service tasks are required. The letter proposals will set forth the scope, fee, personnel, and time of performance for the particular task. The letter proposals will be approved through a task order implementing and attached to the master agreement. Consultant selection for a particular task will be based on qualification as set forth in the Statement of Qualifications. Consultant selection will be at the sole discretion of the City. No consultant is guaranteed work.

V. SCOPE OF SERVICES
Consultants shall submit in their proposal in addition to the main scope the discipline(s) for which they wish to be qualified. The disciplines include, but are not necessarily limited to the following areas of experience and expertise.

Civil Engineering - General
The consultant shall design and prepare plan, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) for arterial and local streets; including traffic engineering/design, landscaping, water, sewer and storm drain design. Sample work activities include:
 Preparation of Phase I and II site investigation and soils reports, including field exploration, drill test borings, sample soils, compacting testing, and laboratory tests.

Laboratory shall be Caltrans certified.
 Review and/or preparation of traffic plans (signing and striping plans, traffic detour and traffic staging plans, as well as signals), traffic studies/reports.  Review and/or preparation of street improvement plans.  Review and/or preparation of domestic or raw water improvement plans and studies.  Review and/or preparation of sewer improvement plans and studies

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 Review and/or preparation of storm drain improvement plans, hydrology and hydraulic reports.
 Review and/or preparation of tract and parcel map, lot line adjustments, certificates of compliance, map/easement or legal descriptions and supporting documentation.  Review and/or preparation of structure calculations.
 Review and/or preparation of engineering quantity estimates and costs.

Designers shall have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in civil design for public facilities.

A detailed scope of work is available as Exhibit A of this RFP.

The consultant shall assist City staff to identify and prioritize pavement preservation projects; design and prepare plan, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) for pavement projects. Utilize the latest technologies to design and construct/rehabilitate pavements in the most cost-effective way. Consultant must be experienced with state and federal funded projects and pavement designers shall have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in pavement design. A detailed scope of work is available as Exhibit A of this RFP.

Civil Engineering – Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities The objective of this discipline is to enable the City to improve the City potable water, sanitary sewer and storm water systems to meet the rules and regulations of the State and Federal mandates as well as public demand. Consultant shall provide all services and work required to complete studies, designs, plans, specifications and estimates for City projects as identified in the current city water, wastewater and storm water master plans or as may be requested by the City. City may request the consultant to update said master plans. The consultant shall have 10 years’ experience in the design of potable and sanitary sewer treatment, collection and distribution systems in compliance with State and Federal requirements in the State of California. A detailed scope of work is available as Exhibit A of this RFP.

The above list is not intended to be exclusive; other services will likely be sought as the need arises. The statement of qualifications does not need to include a fee proposal for any of these specific tasks; fee proposals for individual tasks would be requested during the course of the on-call contract.

Periodically, the City has the need for assistance with special engineering studies or general staff augmentation. The consultant must be able to assist the City through this contract to provide the necessary services.

The consultant shall utilize its’ in-house staff and/or sub-consultants to complete the assignments to meet the City standards. For specialized work for which the prime consultant will require a sub-consultant, the prime consultant will serve as an administrative liaison between the City and the sub-consultant. The prime consultant mark-up for sub-consultants shall not exceed 10%.

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VI. PROJECT SCHEDULE
The following is a tentative schedule for the project:

Release of RFP 08/22/2025
Proposal Due 09/19/2025
Consultant Interview (if needed) Week of October 6th, 2025 Contract Award 10/21/2025
VII. DELIVERABLE ITEMS
The Consultant will be required to verify that all information submitted as services rendered is accurate and current. Furthermore, the Consultant will be required to document the source(s) of all compiled information. All information generated as part of the Consultant's or sub-consultant's work shall become part of City of El Centro record of the project.

VIII. CORRECTIONS
Proposing Consultants are encouraged to amplify the scope of services, to identify any supplemental tasks necessary, and to recommend any alternatives that may enhance the project or reduce costs. Where applicable, consultant is encouraged to describe the anticipated level of effort for eachtask.

IX. DELIVERY OF PROPOSALS
Proposals must be submitted to 307 W. Brighton Ave., El Centro CA 92243 by at 4:30 pm on Friday, September 19, 2025 with subject reading as follows:

Response for City of El Centro On-Call Services RFP
Discipline: (Enter Discipline to be considered here)
Attn: Abraham Campos, PE
Public Works Director/City Engineer
On a separate envelope, submit a hard copy Fee Schedule to the same address and by the same date in a sealed envelope marked:

Fee Proposal for City of El Centro On-Call Services
Discipline: (Enter Discipline to be considered here)
Attn: Abraham Campos, PE
Public Works Director/City Engineer
Proposals and Fee Proposals received after the stated deadline will not be accepted. Advance submittals are permitted. The City will not be liable for any costs incurred by the Consultant

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incidental to the preparation of proposals or for developing and carrying out interview presentations.

Submission of a proposal indicates acceptance by the Consultant of the conditions contained in this RFP unless clearly and specifically noted in the proposal submitted and confirmed in the contract between the City of El Centro and the Consultant selected.

Questions concerning the RFP must be submitted via the Planet Bids portal. All questions must arrive at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the proposal due date to allow time for distributing answers and/or clarifications.

No questions or inquiries may be directed to any individual (s) at the location detailed in this document. All inquiries must be submitted in writing per the process described in this document. Attempts to contact any City employee other than the designated contact for this RFP may result in rejection of a submitted proposal. No questions will be answered after the ten-ten-day period.

X. SELECTION PROCESS
City staff will evaluate the proposals based on effectiveness and efficiency in supporting each of the following items.

1. Overall responsiveness to the RFP

2. Consultant (and project team) qualifications, experience and referenced projects

3. Qualifications, experience and commitment of the project manager and team members. The project manager shall preferably have successfully completed at least three (3) projects of similar nature, complexity, and size during the last 10 years

4. Project understanding, innovative approach and proposed scope of work

5. Ability to deliver the project scope of work within the stated estimated level of effort

6. Project management plan and schedule

7. Ability to sign the City’s Standard Professional Services Agreement and provide the City’s standard insurance coverages listed therein Based on this evaluation, the City may choose to invite up to three (3) Consultants from each discipline to participate in an oral presentation/interview session or select the Consultant based on the results from the evaluation of the proposal.

In the event the City chooses to conduct interviews as part of the selection process, the selected Consultants will be asked to bring an interview panel including the project manager and up to three (3) (maximum) key staff members who will be directly involved in providing the services. The Consultants selected for the interview will be allowed thirty (30) minutes to present their Consultant experience and project approach. Following the presentation there will be a thirty (30) minute informal question and answer discussion.

At the conclusion of the evaluation, the City may enter into contract negotiations with the top three ranking Consultants. If negotiations with the top-ranking Consultants are unsuccessful, negotiations will terminate and the City may undertake negotiations with the

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