El Centro City Council
January 20, 2026

AGENDA

CITY OF EL CENTRO

CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026
City Hall Regular Meeting 3:30 PM

CITY HALL

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1275 MAIN STREET
EL CENTRO, CA 92243
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Mayor:

Mayor Pro-Tem:

Council Members:

Michael Crankshaw
Claudia Camarena
Sylvia Marroquin
Marty Ellett
Sonia Carter
City Manager: Robert Sawyer
City Attorney: Joanna Hoff
City Clerk: Norma Wyles
3:30 PM CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE ROOM "A":

ROLL CALL:

CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC MEETING:

Any member of the public wishing to address the City Council on any matter appearing in the closed session may do so at this time. Unless the Mayor extends the time limit, remarks shall be limited to three (3) minutes. Additional opportunities for Public Comment will be given at the end of the meeting.

CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNS INTO CLOSED SESSION:

CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION:

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Attorney

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Patrick Clark
Employee Organization: Firefighters Association and General Employees Unit

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
This is a public meeting. If there is an item on the agenda on which you wish to be heard, you are asked to complete a blue speaker slip and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. Persons wishing to address the Council are not required to identify themselves (Gov’t Code § 54953.3); however, this information assists the Mayor by ensuring that all persons wishing to address the Council are recognized and also assists the City Clerk in preparing the City Council meeting minutes. When the item is announced and your name is called by the Mayor, please step to the podium and state your name for the record. Unless the Mayor extends the time, there is a three (3) minute time limit for each public presentation. If you wish to address the Council concerning any other matter not appearing on the agenda, you may do so during the public comment portion of the agenda. However, you may not show a visual presentation without review of that material. If you do so, you will be considered out of order. * Any information provided on the “Speaker Slip” is voluntary and will be public record 6:00 OPEN SESSION
ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND MAY VARY:

CALL TO ORDER:

ROLL CALL BY CITY CLERK:

INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
(TIME MAY VARY) PUBLIC COMMENTS:

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CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 1-10):

1. Approve Warrant Registers for the Month of December 2025.

2. Approve Payroll Registers for the month of December 2025.

3. Approve the Treasurer's Report for the month of December 2025.

4. Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO TERMINATING RESOLUTION NO. 25-50 PROCLAIMING A LOCAL EMERGENCY FOR REPAIRS OF THE SEWER LIFT STATION AT 3RD STREET AND ROSS AVENUE IN THE CITY OF EL CENTRO.

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

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

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

EL CENTRO APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH

DYNAMIC CONSULTING ENGINEERS FOR ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING- GENERAL SERVICES.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 2026 Streets Overlay Project - Approval of Plans and Specifications.

10. Adopt Resolution 26- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL

CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL

CENTRO AND BURKE, WILLIAMS, & SORENSEN, LLP FOR CITY ATTORNEY SERVICES.

NEW BUSINESS:

11. Presentation and Overview of Proposed Fiber Internet Services by Vero Fiber Presentation: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director Recommendation:

12. Updated Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Program Guidelines.

Presentation: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director Recommendation:

Approve Resolution No. 26- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

EL CENTRO ADOPTING THE UPDATED HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS

PROGRAM (HOME) OWNER-OCCUPIED REHABILITATION PROGRAM GUIDELINES

13. Discussion and any necessary action regarding the approval of bid documents for the Veterans Wall Phase II Project.

Presentation: Adriana Nava, Community Services Director Recommendation:

Approve Bid Documents for the Veterans Wall Phase 2 and authorize the Community Services Department to send project out to bid.

14. Resolution Declaring Emergency - WWTP Bar Screen Failure Presentation: Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer Recommendation:

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

CENTRO DECLARING THE NEED FOR AND AUTHORIZING THE EMERGENCY

REPAIR OF THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT BAR SCREEN

15. Adoption of the City’s Water Master Plan and Sewer Master Plan Presentation: Abraham Campos, Public Works Director/City Engineer Recommendation:

Adopt the Water Master Plan and Sewer Master Plan as presented, and authorize staff to utilize the plans as guiding documents for future capital improvement planning, budgeting, grant applications, and coordination with the City’s water and sewer rate study.

LEGISLATIVE ACTION:

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:

16. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License — El Centro Fueling Inc., El Centro Fueling Inc. 3003 S 4th St. El Centro, Ca 92243

17. Received and referred to Community Development Department, Application for Alcoholic Beverage License — Casino Azul LLC 1510 Chophouse 1510 Adams Ave El Centro, CA 92243-1902

18. Certificate of Mailing Notice of Application to the City, County and Municipal Governmental Agencies. Southern California Gas Company.

TASK FORCE REPORTS AND MAYOR/CONFERENCE REPORTS - COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:

CITY MANAGER REPORT:

ADJOURNMENT:

Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet will be available for public inspection at the Office of the City Clerk, 1275 Main Street, El Centro, California 92243, Monday-Friday during normal business hours.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact the office of the City Clerk at (760) 337-4515. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.

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

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2026-7)
Item: 1.

Meeting: 1/20/2026 3:30 PM
Department: Finance
Category: Action Item
Prepared by: Esmeralda Nunez,
Accounting Assistant
Department Head:

DOC ID: 2026-7
Approve Warrant Registers for the Month of December 2025.

CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

FISCAL IMPACT:

STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

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

BACKGROUND:

DISCUSSION:

CONCLUSION:

ATTACHMENTS:

1. December 2025

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

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2026-13)
Item: 2.

Meeting: 1/20/2026 3:30 PM
Department: Finance
Category: Action Item
Prepared by: Cristhian Zambrano,
Payroll Specialist
Department Head: Elizabeth Fuchen
DOC ID: 2026-13
Approve Payroll Registers for the month of December 2025.

CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

Approve Payroll Registers for the Month of December 2025.

FISCAL IMPACT:

STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

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

BACKGROUND:

DISCUSSION:

CONCLUSION:

ATTACHMENTS:

1. PAYROLL REGISTERS DECEMBER 2025

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

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2026-12)
Item: 3.

Meeting: 1/20/2026 3:30 PM
Department: Finance
Category: Informational Items
Prepared by: Nora Salas, Accountant
Department Head:

DOC ID: 2026-12
Approve the Treasurer's Report for the month of December 2025.

CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

FISCAL IMPACT:

STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

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

BACKGROUND:

DISCUSSION:

CONCLUSION:

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Treasurer's Report of December 2025

CITY OF EL CENTRO

TREASURER'S REPORT

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
DECEMBER 2025
Market
Value
Maturity
Date
Rate
Par (PcntI YTM Cost

GENERAL ACCOUNT
U.S. Savings and CD's
Bank Amer NA Charlotte 06051XE32
Haddon SVGS Haddon 40473OFV0
Merrick South Jordan Utah 59013LDQ4
Transportation Alliance Bk Inc 89388CKS6
Toyota Finl Svgs Bk 89235MTE1
Bank Sun Prairie Wis 065226AY8 University 111 Cnuity Cr 914359AQ7 Atlantic Cmnty Bankers 04846LAG8 Mutualone Bk Framingham Ma 62847HFG9
K^ba Finl Cr Un 48836LCT7
BMW Bk North Amer Salt Lake 05612LGE6
Goldman Sachs Bk USA New York 38150V6S3
Civic Fed Cr Un Raleigh NC 178808AF8
Bankers Bk Okla City 06610QFLO
Port Finl Cr Un Grand Blanc Mi 25844MCG1
Freedom Bk'of Va Fairfax Va CTF 35633MFZ0
Arhercian Eagle Bk South 02554NHG9
Gulf Atlantic Bk Key West 40216LCM9
Hardin Cnty Svgs Bk Eldora 412022EA9
Gbank Las Vegas Nev Ctf 3683OMBW0
M6rgan Stanley Private Bk Ntl Assn 61776NZA4
Morgan Stanley Bk N A Salt Lake 61778GB1
Subtotal

3.700

3.700

3.600

3.600

3.600

3.690 250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250.000.00
250,150.00
250,175.00
249,957.50
249,930.00
249,785.00
249,475.00
249,900.00
249,705.00
249,635.00
249,660.00
248,955.00
248,710.00
249,265.00
248,607.50
249,642.50
248,892.50
248,007.50
247,747.50
247,240.00
247,217.50
248,655.00
248,655.00
09/17/26
09/29/26
04/12/27
04/15/27
09/20/27
09/24/27
09/24/27
09/29/27
10/06/27
10/12/27
09/19/28
09/25/28
09/26/28
09/29/28
10/10/28
10/16/28
12/26/28
03/29/29
09/19/29
09/26/29
10/08/30
10/08/30
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00
250,000.00

3.690

3.600

3.600

3.600

3.550 3.550

3.650 3.650

3.700 3.700

3.600 3.600

3.600 3.600

3.600

3.550

3.610

3.560

3.650 3.660

3.550 3.560

3.700 3.700

3.600 3.610

3.500 3.520

3.500 3.530

3.500 3.530

3.500 3.530

3.750 3.770

3.750 3.770
5,500,000.00 $ 5,500,000.00 $ 5,479,967.50
US Treasury Securitia
United States Treas Nts 91282CNU1
United States Treas Nts 91282CLN9
United States Treas Nts 91282CNX5
Subtotal
3,000,000
2,000,000
3,000,000

3.625 3.610 3,000,000.00
2,000,000.00
3,000,000.00
3,008,430.00
1,991,880.00
2,991,930.00
08/15/28
09/30/29
02/28/26

3.500 3.510

3.625 3.630
S 8,000,000.00 S 8,000,000.00 S 7,992,240.00
U.S. Government Obligations
Federal Home Loan Bks 3130AM2F8
Federal Natl Mtg Assn Benchmark 3135GOK36
Federal Farm Cr Bks Cons Sysyemwide 3133ETB22 09/30/27
Federal Natl Mtg Assn Medium T 3136GASA8
Federal Farm Cr Bks Cons Systemwide 3133ETYX9 09/24/29
Federal Agric MTG Corp Medium T 31424WV33
Federal Nad MTG Assn Medium T 3136GASX8
Subtotal
743,775.00
1,990,800.00
1,999,340.00
1,999,320.00
1,999,760.00
1,992,900.00
1,495,650.00
$ 750,000
2,000,000
2,000,000
2,000,000
2,000,000
2,000,000
1,500,000

1.125 1.130 750,000.00
2,000,000.00
2,000,000.00
2,000,000.00
2,000,000.00
2,000,000.00
1,500,000.00
04/29/26
04/24/26 $ 2.130 2.130
$ 3.730 3.730
09/01/28 $ 3.750 3.750
$ 3.900 3.900
09/17/30 $ 3.750 3.760
09/18/30 $ 3.750 3.760
$ 12,250,000 S 12,250,000.00 $ 12,221,545.00
Subtotal 25,750,000 25,750,000 25,693,753
Other Investments
Cash Equiv.

Local Agency Investment Fund
Sujbtotal
5,965,014.30
67,176,797.62
73,141,811.92
$ O.OlO 0.010

4.150
5,965,014.30
67,176,797.62
5,965,014
67,176,798
73,141,812
$ 4.096
73,141,811.92
98,891,812 98,891,811.92 98,835,564.42 Subtotal
Bonds
1,986,106.57
1,097,002.92
25,073,304.61
28,156,414.10
1,986,107
1,097,003
25,073,305

0.010 0.010 1,986,106.57
1,097,002.92
25,073,304.61
28,156,414.10
Series B - 2007 Redevelopment
J2021 Series A - Library Bond Project
2023 Series A - Police Station Project
$ 0.010 0.010

0.010 0.010
28,156,414
Total $ 127,048,226.02 $ 127,048,226.02 S 126,991,978.52 £ £

CITY OF EL CENTRO
TREASURER’S REPORT

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
DECEMBER 2025
Prior Fiscal
Year YTD
Same Period
Fiscal
YTD
This
Month
Interest Received
9,587 $ 82,384 S
1,446,023
233,807
1,548,338
Other Investments S
LAIF
Total $ 9,587 1,528,407 S 1,782,145
Balance
12/31/25
Balance
11/30/25 Change
Monthly Activity
General Accounts
U.S. Savings and CD's
U.S. Treasury Securities
U.S. Government Obligations
Cash Equiv. & Other Investments
LAIF
$ 5,500,000
8,000,000
12,250,000
5,965,014
67,176,798
5,500,000
8,000,000
12,250,000
5,964,990
67,176,798
S
S
s 25
$
S 98,891,787 25 S 98,891,812
Trustee Accounts
Series B - 2007 Redevelopment
Library 2021 Bond Project
El Centro Police 2023 Bond Project
6,150 S 1,986,107
1,097,003
25,073,305
28,156,414
S 1,979,957 S
1,097,003

24.987.692
28,064,652
85,613
S 91,763 S
Total S 126,956,439 $ 127,048,226
I hereby certity that this report reflects the pooled investments of the City of El Centro and is in conformity with the Investment Policy of the City as adopted by the City Council on February 2!, 2001.

A copy of this Policy is available at the Office of the City Clerk. In the opinion of the undersigned, the City's expenditure requirements for the following six months, can be met from projected revenues and maturities of Investments listed herein.

I
Elizabeth Fuchen
Finance Director

Cityof El Centro
Treasurer's Report
Summary of Investments
as ofl 2/31/2025
Unrealized
gain/loss (*)
Investment
Net increase
decrease
Market Value
end of Period
percent
of total
income
Cost/Par to-date (**)
$ 5,500,000 (20,033) $ 5,479,968 6% 1 U,S. Savings and CD’s $ 8,000,000 (7,760) $ 7,992,240 8% 2 U,S Treasury Securities (28,455) $ 12,221,545 12% U.S. Government Obligati' $ 12,250,000 $ 5,965,014 $ S 5,965,014 6% 4 Cash Equiv. &. Other Inve:
5 LAIF $ 67,176,798 $ $ 67,176,798 68%
Total $ 98,891,812 (56,248) $ 98,835,564 100%
(*) Investments 1 through 5
Investments are held to maturity redemption is at cost rendering no loss.

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

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2025-432)
Item: 4.

Meeting: 1/20/2026 3:30 PM
Department: Public Works
Category: Resolution
Prepared by: Elizabeth Zarate, Analyst
Department Head: Abraham Campos
DOC ID: 2025-432
Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO TERMINATING RESOLUTION NO. 25-50 PROCLAIMING A LOCAL EMERGENCY FOR REPAIRS OF THE SEWER LIFT STATION AT 3RD STREET AND ROSS AVENUE IN THE CITY OF EL CENTRO.

CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO TERMINATING RESOLUTION NO. 25-50 PROCLAIMING A LOCAL EMERGENCY FOR REPAIRS OF THE SEWER LIFT STATION AT 3RD STREET AND ROSS AVENUE IN THE CITY OF EL CENTRO.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No impact to the General Fund. Project was funded by Wastewater Enterprise Funds. Below are the known costs to date. Final invoices are yet to be processed.

However, they are expected to total less than the $150,000 that was approved by the Council on July 15, 2025.

Cholla Construction Invoices to date: $98,869.50
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

Environmental Sustainability & Infrastructure
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

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

NA
BACKGROUND:

During inspections that have occurred as part of the Sewer master plan project, the consultant advised that the 3rd and Ross sewer lift station was in a bad state of repair. The wet well was heavily weathered and deteriorated, which could had led to the collapse of the wet well and interruption of sewer service to the area located south of Ross Avenue, east of SR-86, west of the Railroad, and north of I-8. The work required a temporary bypass of the sewer from the lift station to allow repairs to the wet well. The repair included resurfacing the interior of the wet well and replacing the concrete top of the wet well. At the July 15, 2025, Council Meeting, resolution 25-50 was adopted and staff worked with the construction company to coordinate the project.

DISCUSSION:

The emergency repairs on the Ross Avenue & 3rd Street Lift Station have been completed. During repairs, an additional pipe that travels under the railroad required replacement. This was successfully accomplished. The lift station is fully functional and operating normally. The contractor is working in finalizing costs for this portion of work.

CONCLUSION:

Approve Resolution No. 26- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO TERMINATING RESOLUTION NO. 25-50 PROCLAIMING A LOCAL EMERGENCY FOR REPAIRS OF THE SEWER LIFT STATION AT 3RD STREET AND

ROSS AVENUE IN THE CITY OF EL CENTRO
ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution 26-

12/2025/cdz/A25-0216/Reso/TerminationofLocalEmergency
SewerLiftStation3rd&RossAve
RESOLUTION NO. 26 -

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL CENTRO TERMINATING RESOLUTION NO. 25-50

PROCLAIMING A LOCAL EMERGENCY FOR REPAIRS
OF THE SEWER LIFT STATION AT 3RD STREET AND

ROSS AVENUE IN THE CITY OF EL CENTRO
WHEREAS, the California Emergency Services Act, including, but not limited to, Government Code Sections 8630 et seq, and Chapter 8, Article 1 empowers the City to proclaim the existence or threatened existence of a local emergency in the City and to terminate such local emergency when the threat ends; and
WHEREAS, on July 15, 2025, pursuant to Resolution No. 25-50, the City Council of the City of El Centro proclaimed a local emergency as allowed by state law and as defined in City Municipal Code Section 8.2 due to needed emergency repairs for a sewer lift station wet well that was found to be heavily deteriorated to the point of failure as determined during an inspection at 3rd Street at Ross Avenue and; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 25-50, the City contracted with Cholla Construction to perform such repairs, Cholla Construction and City staff collaborated to complete the work efficiently and minimized costs and the work now has been completed successfully; and WHEREAS, as of January 1, 2026, the emergency conditions resulting from the impending failure of the sewer lift station wet well have been ended with the successful repair of the wet well pursuant to Resolution No. 25-50; and
WHEREAS, the City Council therefore finds that for these reasons, Resolution No. 25- 50 should be terminated by the adoption of this Resolution.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, HEREBY PROCLAIMS AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:

1. That the Recitals set out above are true and correct and are incorporated herein as though set forth in full.

2. The City Council has reviewed the proclamation of local emergency and finds that such emergency no longer exists.

12/2025/cdz/A25-0216/Reso/TerminationofLocalEmergency
SewerLiftStation3rd&RossAve

3. That the City Council by adoption of this Resolution terminates the local emergency proclaimed by Resolution No. 25-50 and terminates that Resolution.

4. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

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

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

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2026-3)
Item: 5.

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

EL CENTRO APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE HOLT GROUP, 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 THE HOLT GROUP, 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 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.

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 The Holt Group.

CONCLUSION:

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

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

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Design Professional Services Agreement- The Holt Group

2. Resolution 26-

CITY OF EL CENTRO
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ON‐CALL

GENERAL CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES
October 3, 2025
Submitted by:       Requested By:

City of El Centro
Department of Public Works
307 W. Brighton Avenue
El Centro, CA 92243
Phone: (760) 336‐3152
Abraham Campos, P.E.

Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Exhibit A- Consultant's Proposal

City of El Centro – On‐Call General Civil Engineering Services

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Executive Summary            1

2. Approach to Satisfying Scope of Work and
Scope Services           3

3. Availability to Meet Expected Work
Schedule           13

4. Current Holt Group Construction
Management Project Workload           13

5. Qualification of Firm            14

5.1 Surveying       14

5.2 Preliminary Engineering, Reports, and Studies       15

5.3 Design Services       16

5.4 Bidding Services       18

5.5 Construction Management and Inspection Services       19

5.6 Miscellaneous Engineering Services       21

6.   Recent or Pending Litigation                     22

7.   Qualifications and Resumes of Key
Individuals           22

8.   Client References                     30

City of El Centro – On‐Call General Civil Engineering Services

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Founded in 1984, The Holt Group, Inc. is a full service consulting firm offering Design Engineering, Construction Management and Inspection, Resident Engineering, Plan Checking, Surveying, Engineering Report and Study Services, Planning, Environmental Assessments, Grant Administration, Grant Writing, Engineering Administrative Support Services and related Professional Services to both Private and Public Sector Clients throughout Southern California and Western Arizona. Our main office is located in El Centro, California, with satellite office locations in Blythe, California and Palm Desert, California. If selected, all of the Services provided to the City of El Centro will be provided from our principal office located at 1601 N.

Imperial Avenue in El Centro, California.

The Holt Group El Centro office is staffed with Professionals who specialize in providing contract Engineering and Planning Services to local Imperial and Riverside County Municipalities. We have maintained office locations in the County of Imperial, City of Blythe and Coachella Valley for the last forty‐one years during which we have had the opportunity to perform services for the County of Imperial, Seeley County Water District, Niland County Sanitary District, Heber Public Utility District, Palo Verde Water District, Imperial Irrigation District, and the Cities of Blythe, Brawley, Calexico, Calipatria, El Centro, Imperial, Holtville and Westmorland. The Holt Group, Inc. currently serves as the consulting City/District Engineer for the Cities of Holtville, Calipatria, and the Heber Public Utility District and provide on‐call, as needed Engineering, Planning, and Plan Checking Services to the County of Imperial and Cities of El Centro, Imperial and Calexico. We also serve as the consulting City Planning, Grant Writing and Administration, and Environmental Staff for the Cities of Holtville and Calipatria, and the Heber Public Utility District.

Due to our extensive amount of local participation and experience, we are intimately familiar with the local Engineering and Planning standards, regulations, and guidelines as well as local seismic, geotechnical, groundwater and extreme temperature conditions which significantly impact Engineering Projects in Imperial County. Over the years, The Holt Group has developed Engineering Standards, Details and Specifications and Long‐Range Planning Documents for many of our Municipal Clients which address the conditions unique to Imperial County. Our firm also has extensive experience working with a variety of agencies including the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Economic Development Agency (EDA), North American Development Bank (NADB), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB).

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We understand that the City of El Centro is seeking experienced Professional Engineering Firm(s) to provide As‐Needed, On‐Call General Civil Engineering Services for various City of El Centro projects. The selected firm(s) will be available on an “on‐call” basis to assist the City with General Civil Engineering Services.

The Holt Group takes both professional and personal interest in the development of communities within Imperial County. Although many consulting firms possess the technical knowledge and ability to serve the City of El Centro, we believe that the commitment of local engineers and planners participating in local projects coupled with the knowledge of local conditions and local agency requirements results in superior engineering projects. Our El Centro office has a staff of 24 Engineering, Planning, Surveying, Construction Management and Administrative Specialists who can handle multiple projects for the City of El Centro simultaneously. All of our Staff members performing services for the City of El Centro will be staffed out of our El Centro office and therefore will be available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day to provide services if required on an emergency basis. We are highly sensitive to the needs of our Municipal Clients and consistently strive to complete projects on time and within budget.

Thank you for the opportunity to submit this Proposal and we look forward to further discussing our capabilities in assisting the City of El Centro with General Civil Engineering Services.

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2. APPROACH TO SATISFYING SCOPE OF WORK AND SCOPE OF SERVICES The Holt Group is a full service Engineering and Planning firm completing a full spectrum of Civil Engineering and Planning Services including Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Designs; Domestic Water, Sanitary Sewer and Storm Water Pump Station Designs;   Street Designs; Surveying; Domestic Water, Sanitary Sewer and Stormwater Pipeline Designs, Park Designs and other general Civil Engineering Project Designs. The Holt Group does not complete Geotechnical Work, Electrical Engineering and Labor Compliance Monitoring and will use sub‐ consultants to complete these services, as required.  The Holt Group Engineering services also include completing plan checks, environmental studies, structural calculations and survey work.

The Engineering requirements for most infrastructure projects include a study phase, design phase, bidding phase and construction phase. Section 5 of this Proposal describes the engineering scope of work for all project phases including the Study, Design, Bidding and Construction phases.

A separate proposal is being submitted to the City of El Centro for Construction Management and Inspection Services. It was stated in the Request for Proposals that the City of El Centro will complete project bidding phase services with a limited amount of assistance from the Design Engineer. This proposal will therefore primarily address the study and design scope of work for projects; however, as previously stated, section 5 of this proposal includes a description and scope of work for the bidding and construction management phases of a project.

Most Infrastructure projects require a study be completed, as a first step, prior to initiating the project design phase. Regardless of whether the study is referred to as a Preliminary Design Report, Initial Assessment Report, Preliminary Engineering Report or simply a Study the reports need to clearly define the project scope of work, accurately identify the costs associated with the project and include a project schedule which accurately identifies the length of time for the design, bidding, construction and startup phases of a project. The schedule may also include a funding procurement phase.

Project Design is initiated after the study/report phase is complete and the scope of work, budget and schedule are clearly defined. During the preparation of the project design it is important to review the study/report phase scope of work, budget and schedule. Should an increase in the project scope of work occur during the project design which significantly increases project costs or lengthens the project schedule then these items need to be immediately brought to the attention of the City of El Centro.

The Holt Group standard Surveying, Reports/Studies and Design services are listed in Items 5.1,

5.2 and 5.3 of this proposal. Please refer to these overall services and scopes of work which will be applied to the specific projects the City of El Centro awards to the Holt Group, Inc.

The Holt Group proposes to perform engineering design services resulting in contract documents (plans, specifications and cost estimates) for various projects on an “on call” basis.

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The City of El Centro will provide a detailed schedule of the assigned project upon the issuance of a Task Order of that particular project. The Holt Group shall also provide all field survey work required to complete the designs. In addition to scope of work items necessary to complete the design of approved CIP projects, the Holt Group will also provide specific Engineering Services.

The services are listed below:

1.0 General Civil Engineering Services Scope of Work
 Research existing records of utility companies and agencies and coordinate the proposed improvements with existing field conditions.
 Prepare all documentation required to obtain permits from any and all agencies having jurisdiction of the project.
 Conduct an environmental assessment for each project and prepare all documentation required to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).  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.  Complete  the  design  of  projects  including  plans,  specifications,  and  engineer’s construction cost estimate. The Holt Group 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 Holt Group.
 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.
 All original plan sheets, the title sheet of the specifications, calculations and reports shall be signed and stamped by the Holt Group licensed professional engineer in responsible‐charge of the project. These signed originals will then become the property of the City.

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 The Holt Group shall provide support services as needed during the bidding and construction phases of the project, including:
o The Holt Group shall respond to bidder inquiries during the bidding process, including preparation of any addenda. Upon award of the construction contract, the Holt Group shall attend the pre‐construction meeting. o The Holt Group shall review and approve all submittals and shop plan drawings required supporting the construction contract. The Holt Group 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.
o The Holt Group 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) workings days. o The Holt Group 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 Holt Group may observe. The Holt Group shall have no authority to issue instruction on behalf of the City of El Centro, or to deputize another to do so.
 Upon the completion of construction, as‐builts shall be submitted to the City.  The Holt Group 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.
 The Holt Group 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 Holt Group 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.
 Attend meetings with the City staff as required.
 Coordinate plan check, design topics, permits and any other issues with the City, other Agencies, and all utility companies as required. The Holt Group shall be the liaison with affected agencies.

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 The Holt Group shall be responsible for to reviewing and approving addenda and clarifications to plans and specifications.

1.1 Preliminary Design
 Review available record plans, existing/proposed conditions and requirements.  Attend the Field Report 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. The Holt Group is expected to conduct additional surveys based on the project requirements.  The Holt Group 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 Holt Group shall produce, at the Holt Group’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.  The Holt Group 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 Holt Group shall prepare quantity calculations for items that are applicable to this project, and prepare cost estimates.

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

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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 Holt Group 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)
 All construction support work shall be coordinated with the City.  The Holt Group shall furnish, at the Holt Group’s sole cost and expense, all necessary drawings for corrections and change orders required by errors and omissions of the Holt Group. The original tracing(s) of the drawings and contract wording for the change orders shall be submitted to the city for duplication and distribution.  The Holt Group will  receive  written  notification  of  the  award  of  a   construction contract. Upon such notification, the Holt Group will proceed with the services required by the Agreement.
 The Holt Group is required to attend the pre‐construction meeting with the successful construction contractor upon notification by the City.
 The Holt Group shall review and approve all submittals and shop plan drawings required supporting the construction contract. The Holt Group 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.
 The Holt Group shall be available as requested by the City to resolve discrepancies in the contract documents. The Holt Group shall bring to the attention of the City any defects or deficiencies in the work by the construction contractor which the Holt Group may observe. The Holt Group shall have no authority to issue instruction on behalf of the City, or to deputize another to do so.
 The Holt Group 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 the Holt Group. The Holt Group 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.
 The Holt Group shall carry out the instructions received from the City and shall cooperate with the City and other involved agencies.
 The Holt Group 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 the Holt Group.
 The Holt Group 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 Holt Group shall modify its work as necessary to meet the level of acceptability defined by the criteria above.
 The Holt Group 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.

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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 Holt Group 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.
 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 Holt Group.

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2.3 Final PS&E
 The Holt Group shall submit the following documents for review and approval:
o Electronic sets of signed final design plans.
o Electronic copies of signed final specifications.
o Electronic copies of final cost estimate and final quantity calculations. o Electronic copies of final design calculations.
o 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:
o Caltrans Highway Design Manual.
o Caltrans Standard Plans.
o Caltrans Standard Plans.
o Imperial County Hydrology Manual.
o American Public Works Association Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction.
o American Public Works Association Standard Plans.
o American Water Works Association.
o City of El Centro Standard Plans.
o San Diego Regional Standard Drawings.
 It will be the responsibility of the Holt Group to verify that it has received the latest version or update of these documents.

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 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 Holt Group’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 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 Holt Group’s direct contact, by the Holt Group acting through the City or by the City only.

When coordination efforts require Agreement, such Agreement shall be coordinated through the City.

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3. AVAILABILITY TO MEET EXPECTED WORK SCHEDULE
While timelines vary from project to project based on the project scope and complexity, the Holt Group will complete all as‐needed general engineering services promptly to ensure the project schedule is maintained. Commencement of work will occur within three (3) working days from the notice to proceed issued by the City of El Centro except that emergency work will commence immediately after being requested by City of El Centro Staff.

4. CURRENT HOLT GROUP GENERAL CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES PROJECT WORKLOAD Following is a list of projects The Holt Group, Inc. is currently providing General Civil Engineering Services:

CLIENT PROJECT NAME
City of Calipatria Design Engineering Services for the Bonita Place Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project
Between South Brown Avenue and Southeast
Avenue
City of Holtville   Plan Checking Services for the Public Safety Building
City of Holtville Plan Checking Services for the Peri & Sons Labor Housing
City of Brawley City Wide Street System Evaluation
City of Westmorland Design Engineering Services for the 6th Street Sidewalk Improvement Between Center Street
and B Street
Heber Public Utility District Design Engineering Services Correll Park Improvement Project
County of Imperial Design Engineering, Bidding Support and Construction Support Services for the Heber
Townsite Phase II Improvement Project
Britt Dhalliwal   Preparation of a Parcel Map Waiver and Record of Survey
VC Renewables/Cedar II SES, LLC Civil Design Engineering Services for the Vega 5 Solar Project

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5. QUALIFICATIONS OF FIRM

The Holt Group, Inc. is an Engineering and Planning Firm offering a full range of services to public sector and private clients. The Holt Group completes a full range of Civil Engineering Services including, Surveying, Preliminary Engineering Services, Design Services, Bidding Services, Construction Management and Inspection Services, Plan and Map Checking Services and Miscellaneous Engineering Services. The Holt Group Planning Department often assists with Engineering related projects contributing Environmental Assessment. The Planning Staff also assists with preparing grant applications for large scale projects and assisting with complying with funding agency requirements during the project construction phase.

The Holt Group staff is capable of completing a large number of diverse and complex projects. A description of the Civil Engineering Services provided by the Holt Group follows.

5.1 SURVEYING
Obtaining surveying information and preparing base survey documents is required at the commencement of preliminary engineering and design projects. The completion of initial survey work is required prior to the commencement of construction activities. The Holt Group is capable of completing a full range of surveying services. The Holt Group is capable of providing the following list of surveying services:
 Right of Way research and acquisition.
 Easement research and acquisition.
 Preparation of Legal Descriptions and Plats for various projects.  Boundary surveys and maps.
 Topographic Surveys including obtain all horizontal and vertical information for the preparation of improvement plans. Vertical information includes spot elevations and contours.
 Completing level loops and shots to obtain vertical information for preliminary engineering and design projects.
 Tentative Maps.
 Parcel Maps.
 Tract Maps.
 Records of Survey.
 Lot Line Adjustments.
 Parcel Mergers.
 Annexation Maps.
 ALTA Surveys.
 Construction Surveying and Staking

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5.2 PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING, REPORTS AND STUDIES
Preliminary Engineering includes preparation of Reports, Conceptual Plans, Special Studies and preliminary cost estimates. Engineering Projects generally commence with a Study followed by a Design Phase, Bidding Phase and Construction Phase. The Holt Group has completed a wide variety of Preliminary Engineering Reports and Studies from a six page report for specific street section improvements to Comprehensive Grant Agency Required Wastewater and Water Treatment Plant Preliminary Engineering Reports. Engineering Reports prepared for infrastructure projects should clearly define the scope of work, costs and offer an accurate schedule for the completion of the project design, bidding and construction phases. The Holt Group has prepared numerous reports over the past 41 years. A listing of the different types of reports prepared by the Holt Group follows:
 Hydrology Studies
 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP’s). The Holt Group possesses four (4) California Certified Qualified SWPPP Developers and Practitioners (QSP’s and QSD’s) to assist with the completion and implementation of SWPPP’s.  Initial Assessment Reports
 Water Distribution System Studies
 Sanitary Sewer Collection System Studies
 Master Plan of Water Reports
 Master Plan of Sewer Reports
 Comprehensive Municipal Street Reports
 Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) meeting USDA, SRF and NadBank requirements for Water Treatment Plant
 Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) meeting USDA, SRF and NadBank requirements for Sanitary Sewer Plant
 Response Plans
 Updated Operations Plans for Water Treatment Plants
 NPDES Permit Renewal for Wastewater Treatment Plants
 Preliminary Design Reports
 Sanitary Sewer Management Plans
 Conceptual Plans
The draft preliminary engineering studies and reports are reviewed and approved by the Clients prior to finalizing the studies and reports.

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5.3 DESIGN SERVICES
Design services include the preparation of all, or a portion of the documents necessary for the construction of a project. Clients often request only a portion of the documents be provided such as the Plans, Special Conditions, Technical Conditions, Bid Forms and Cost Estimates with the Clients preparing the other sections of the project manual. Other Clients request the entire set of project design documents be prepared. The Holt Group is amendable to preparing all or a portion of the design documents as requested by the client. A full scope of design services follow:
 Review survey information and complete the first draft project site plans. Illustrate the project boundary on the draft site plan. For infrastructure to be constructed in streets or alleys illustrate the right of way lines or easements on the plans.  Prepare a Sheet Count listing the plan sheets to comprise a project.  Prepare a Title Sheet. The Title Sheet includes the list of drawing sheets comprising the plans, project description, vicinity map, abbreviation list, project title and can include General Notes, City Staff and City Council. The project benchmark may be listed on the Title Sheet.
 Prepare a Sheet Index Sheet for projects which contain multiple plan sheets over a wide area. Sheet Index Sheets are included for projects such as street or pipeline projects that include many street sections or pipelines which extend for long distances.  Prepare an existing site plan sheet or existing site/demolition plan sheet, if applicable.

Illustrate all existing above grade items on the plan sheet and “callout” all existing above grade items. Indicate which items are to remain and which items are subject to demolition. Illustrate all known below grade items on the plan sheet. Illustrate the site boundary and vertical information on the plan sheet such as spot elevations or contours.
 Research available records. Illustrate Easements on the plan sheets and call out the Easement Grantor and Grantee. Illustrate the easement dimensions and the purpose of the easement.
 Contact Utility Companies. Obtain Utility Maps. Conduct a site field review. Illustrate all known utilities on the improvement plans. Forward the plans to the utility companies and request the utility companies review the plans and offer any comments, especially with regard to utility conflicts.
 Research all recorded survey maps. Illustrate existing survey monuments on the plan sheets. If survey monuments will be destroyed during construction then require that the survey monuments be removed and replaced per current California Survey Laws.  Prepare new improvement plans. Illustrate all critical elevations and slopes on the grading plans. Water, Sewer and Stormwater Plans will be prepared on plan and profile sheets. Improvement plans shall illustrate design grades and contours. Existing elevations shall be illustrated with brackets. Illustrate all new items proposed to be constructed and existing items to remain on the new improvement plan sheet(s).

Illustrate the project benchmark information on the new improvement plans.

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 Prepare detail sheets and section sheets as required. “Blowup” plans illustrating an enlarged portion of the new improvement plan sheets shall be located with the detail and section sheets.
 Include Erosion Control Plans, if applicable.
 Include Traffic Control Plans, if applicable.
 Forward the plans to the City of El Centro Public Works Department for plan check. The plans shall be modified according to the redlined plan check comments. Complete iterative plan check reviews and revisions until the plans are completed and accepted by the City of El Centro. It is anticipated there will be a 30 percent, 90 percent and 100 percent sets of plans prepared, reviewed and revised prior to plan finalization.  Prepare an Engineers Opinion of Probable Quantity and Cost. Forward the documents to the City of El Centro for review. The Quantity and Cost Estimates will be used to prepare the Bid Form.
 Prepare the Specifications as required by the Client. A limited set of specifications would include the Special Conditions and Technical Conditions. It would also include the preparation of the bid form. A full service set of specifications would include the bid advertisement, instruction for bidders, proposal forms, contract documents, general conditions, special conditions and technical conditions. Grant Agencies may require Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) formatted Technical Specifications and Engineers Joint Contract Document Committee (EJCDC) Contract Documents. It should be noted EJCDC Contract Documents include everything but the Technical and Special Condition Sections of the Specifications. Funding Agencies for Water and Wastewater Projects generally require CSI and EJCDC specifications and contract documents.  The Holt Group has prepared numerous projects using the CSI and EJCDC specifications and contract documents and will prepare the specifications and contract documents using these documents as required.
 Conduct design review meetings during the course of the design. The number of design review meetings will depend on the size and complexity of a given project.  A geotechnical report will be required during the design phase of most projects. If the project involves deep excavations it is recommended piezometers are installed during the design to accurately determine the water table depth. The Holt Group will provide the Geotechnical Report, if required by the task order agreement; or the Client can provide the Geotechnical Report as determined by the Client.  Construction Support Services can be offered in addition to the Design Fee or as a separate item to provide specific design related services during the construction period.

Design Support Services are generally requested when another firm (other than the Holt Group) is completing the Construction Management and Inspection for a project that the Holt Group had completed the Design. Construction Support Services generally include attendance of the Pre‐Construction Conference, Review of Submittals, Responding to RFI’s during the construction period, attending Construction Meetings and participating in the final project review at the conclusion of the project and preparing the as‐built plans.

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5.4 BIDDING SERVICES
The Holt Group offers bidding phase services to its clients. The client may elect to select all, none or a portion of the offered bidding services.  Bidding phase services include the following items:
 Place a Legal Advertisement in a newspaper of wide circulation such as the Imperial Valley Press
 Large scale projects are forwarded to Client preferred plan rooms.  Maintain a Plan Holder List throughout the Bid process. Periodically update the plan holder list. It is important an accurate and up to date plan holder list is maintained to ensure all plan holders receive project addendum(a).
 Actively contact local subcontractors, contractors and material suppliers to insure the local businesses are given an opportunity to submit quotations/proposals for projects.  Actively contact specialty contractors outside of the Imperial Valley to insure there are competent subcontractors participating in the bidding process. For instance, traffic lighting subcontractors are contacted for given street improvement projects.  Chair the Pre‐Bid Conference. Contacts all plan holders in advance of the Pre‐Bid Conference as a reminder. Effected Utility Agencies are also to be contacted and invited to the Pre‐Bid Conference. The Holt Group prepares the Pre‐Bid Conference Agenda and Pre‐Bid Conference Attendance List. Prepare a Pre‐Bid Conference Memorandum after the Pre‐Bid Conference summarizing the items discussed at the Pre‐Bid Conference. The Pre‐Bid Conference Memorandum to be is distributed to all Plan Holders.  Prepare project addendum(a) periodically throughout the bidding process as required.

The project addendum(a) is issued to the plan holders and plan rooms. Follow‐up phone calls or e‐mail confirmation is to be conducted after the issuance of the Addendum(a) to ensure all Plan Holders are in receipt of the Addendum(a).  Answers questions posed by contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, affected utility agencies and others during the bidding process using Request for Information Forms (RFI’s). The RFI’s are distributed to all plan holders by means of project addendum(a).  Assist in the opening of proposals and prepare a word processor based bid tabulation form listing all bids received after the bid opening.
 Assist in reviewing the submitted bid proposals for compliance with the Invitation for Proposals and Instruction for Bidders. Assist in preparing the recommendation letter for the Award of Contract. Assist with the preparation of City Council or District Resolutions approving the Award of Contact.

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5.5 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES
Proper design and review efforts are only the first steps toward insuring proper completion of Engineering Improvement Projects.   Construction Management and Inspection services are essential to ensure compliance with the approved plans and specifications. Construction Management and Inspection Services include the following items:
 The Holt Group, Inc. will assist in conducting the Pre‐Construction Conference.  A Pre‐ Construction Conference Agenda will be prepared prior to the commencement of the Pre‐Construction Conference.   A Pre‐Construction Conference Attendance List will be circulated during the commencement of the Pre‐Construction Conference.   Effected Utility Agency Representatives are invited to the Pre‐Construction Conference.

Grant/loan agency representatives are invited to the Pre‐Construction Conference and may review Grant/Loan agency requirements as applicable.  The Holt Group, Inc. Labor Compliance Consultant attends the Pre‐Construction Conference and reviews the Labor Compliance Requirements for the Project. The Geotechnical representatives are also invited to the Pre‐Construction Conference.
 The Holt Group, Inc. reviews submittals forwarded by the Contractor.  The Holt Group, Inc. approves, conditionally approves or rejects project submittals.   The submittal process insures the materials, equipment and items used for a project comply with the specification requirements.  An expeditious submittal review process is encouraged as submittals which are not processed in a timely manner often result in project delays.  It is recommended that full time project inspection occur at the project site.  Inspection work requirements include checking the subbase, subgrade and concrete formwork prior to allowing Class 2 Base, A.C. pavement or concrete placement, monitoring and insuring Geotechnical Testing occurs in conformance with the Contract Documents, keeping concrete and asphalt delivery slips, insuring traffic control measures are in place, responding to clients and contractor questions and similar items.   At the conclusion of each day’s inspection it is required that the Resident Engineer/Inspector complete a daily report which includes pictures of the day’s work activities.  The Daily Inspection Report is emailed to the Client, Contractor and other Client approved parties at the conclusion of the work day.  The Daily Inspection Report is e‐mailed to the Client and Contractor and is accessible at the beginning of the following work day.  By daily issuance of the Daily Inspection Reports, problems which occur the previous day are known to all parties for immediate action.
 The Resident Engineer/Project Inspector maintains all level notes, cut sheets, correspondence, material delivery slips, daily activity lists, memorandums, contractor’s payment request forms and all other items in 3‐inch wide bound notebooks.  Each item is labeled and maintained separately within the project notebook.  This filing method allows for easy access to records during the construction process and for archive retrieval after the project is complete.
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maintains a daily spread sheet of the materials placed at a project site each day.  This is of particular importance for unit price based contracts where the contractor is compensated on a unit price basis for the quantity of material placed.  The Resident Engineer/Inspector interprets the Contract Documents and answers Contractor questions.
 The Resident Engineer/Inspector is to inspect the work completed to insure the project is constructed in conformance with the project documents. The Resident Engineer/Inspector is to maintain contact with effected Utility Purveyors and notify/coordinate utility improvements or connections required for the project.  The Holt Group, Inc.’s policy is to conduct weekly project meetings with the Contractor, Subcontractors, Owner, effected utilities, effected Public Agencies with the Resident Engineer/Inspector present.   The Resident Engineer/Inspector prepares an Agenda of items to discuss prior to the meeting.  The work completed during the week, the work anticipated to be completed next week, work items to be completed by the Resident Engineer, Contractor, Subcontractors or Owner the next week, problems to be addressed and other specific items are discussed.   The Resident Engineer/Inspector completes a memorandum of the Weekly Project Meeting summarizing the issues discussed.   The Weekly Project Memorandum documents the work completed during the week, lists the project work items to be completed the next week, lists specific work tasks to be completed the next week and offers “look ahead” items.   The Weekly Meeting Memorandum is distributed to all pertinent parties.  The Weekly Meetings and Weekly Memorandums are extremely effective in maintaining a project schedule, defining important work tasks to be completed and facilitate an atmosphere of teamwork during the Construction Process.
 The Resident Engineer/Inspector is to assist with completing the Contractor’s Monthly Payment Request for forwarding to the Client for processing.  The Resident Engineer/Inspector is to respond to Request for Information (RFI’s) forwarded by the Contractor. The Resident Engineer/Inspector is to review change orders submitted by the Contractor, review the change orders with the Client and respond to the change order request.   If the change order is approved the Resident Engineer is to assist in processing the change order and insuring the change order is reflected in the Payment Request.
 The Resident Engineer/Inspector is to insure that all Grant/Loan Agency contract document requirements are completed as appropriate during the course of the project construction.  Agency required monthly forms are to be completed as required.  At the conclusion of the project a job walk is to be completed by the Client, Contractor, Resident Engineer/Inspector and Grant/Loan Agency representative as applicable.   A comprehensive “punch list” of items necessary for completion prior to project acceptance is to be completed.
 The Resident Engineer/Inspector is to assist in the filing of the Notice of Completion (NOC) for the project.  Certified copies of the NOC are to be obtained from the County Recorder’s Office and distributed to the Client, Contractor and Grant/Loan Agency as required.

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 The Resident Engineer/Inspector is to assist in coordinating the Survey Crew for completion of required staking at the project site.
 The Resident Engineer/Inspector shall require the Contractor submit all Equipment Manuals.   The Resident Engineer/Inspector shall assemble the Project Operation and Maintenance Manuals after all the Equipment Manuals for a project are received.  The Resident Engineer/Inspector is to coordinate and assist in the “start‐up” of Mechanical Units, Traffic Lights, Treatment Plant Facility Units, Etc.  The Resident Engineer/Inspector is to coordinate project tests, i.e.: hydrostatic pressure tests for watermains, disinfection tests for water mains, disinfection tests for Ground Storage Reservoirs, etc. The Resident Engineer/Inspector shall coordinate all specialty tests and start‐up requirements during the project such as x‐ray weld tests for steel reservoirs or calibrations of programmable controllers (PC’s) at water and wastewater treatment plants.
 The Resident Engineer is to update Boards or City Councils with regard to the status of the projects if so directed by the City Manager or District General Manager.  The Resident Engineer is to take a lead position along with the City Board Staff on Grant/Loan related projects to insure all Grant/Loan related requirements are being compiled with and that the Grant/Loan Agency is forwarded all required information to promptly process and distribute payment reimbursements to the City or District during the construction project.
 The Resident Engineer/Inspector shall coordinate the Geotechnical Testing at the Project Site and ensure the Geotechnical Testing is completed in conformance with the Quality Assurance Program (QAP), if applicable.
 The Resident Engineer is to assemble As‐Built records maintained by the Contractor and Resident Engineer during the project construction. The redlined As‐Built Drawings are to be forwarded to the Design Engineer for preparation. The finalized As‐Built Drawings are to be forwarded to the Owner.

The above items are a few of the items to be completed by the Resident Engineer/Inspector for a project.  There are many other duties and responsibilities to be completed and assumed by the Resident Engineer/Inspector for a given construction project.

5.6 MISCELLANEOUS ENGINEERING SERVICES
The Holt Group is available to complete miscellaneous engineering services for clients.

Miscellaneous services may include the following:
 Prepare Council or Board Staff Reports or Resolutions.  Attend Utility, Caltrans or other Agency Meetings on the behalf of the Client if requested.
 Attend Council Meetings or Planning Commission Meetings to address a specific item if requested.

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6. RECENT OR PENDING LITIGATION
None.

7. QUALIFICATIONS AND RESUMES OF KEY INDIVIDUALS
Due to the Request for Proposal (RFP) 30‐page maximum allowance, the Holt Group has not provided resumes and qualifications of all qualified staff members. Resumes and qualifications of the Holt Group’s key staff members have been provided in this proposal response. Additional resumes and qualifications for qualified staff members can be provided at the City of El Centro’s request.

James G. “Jack” Holt, P.E.

PRINCIPAL ENGINEER / QAQC

EDUCATION
B.S., Civil Engineering,
1977
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan

REGISTRATIONS
Registered Civil Engineer
R.C.E. # 31773, California ‐
1980
Registered Civil Engineer,
R.C.E. # 25315, Arizona –
1992
California QSP & QSD
SWPPP Certification #
20198

PROFESSIONAL

ORGANIZATIONS
American Society of Civil
Engineers
Water Pollution Control
Federation
American Water Works
Association

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
Mr. James G. “Jack” Holt offers over forty‐eight years of engineering, surveying, project administration and construction management experience. Mr. Holt currently manages The Holt Group El Centro office. Mr. Holt’s responsibilities include the daily administration of the offices and engineering projects in conjunction with senior principals of the staff. He has been responsible for the design, administration and construction management of various municipal civil engineering projects in California and Arizona since 1979 including water and wastewater treatment plant expansions, wastewater pump stations, domestic booster pump stations, water and wastewater pipeline projects and numerous street and roadway improvement projects for the Cities of Brawley, Blythe, Calipatria, Calexico, Westmorland, El Centro, Imperial, and Holtville, the Heber Public Utility District, the Niland Sanitary District, the Jacumba Community Services District, the Cibola Water District, the Palo Verde County Water District, the Town of Quartzsite and the County of Imperial.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Mr. Holt has completed comprehensive street reports identifying the type of street improvements and associated costs for each street section comprising the roadway system for the Cities of Holtville, Calipatria, and Westmorland. Mr. Holt has completed design, bidding and construction management/resident engineering services for over sixty (60) street improvement projects during the last forty (40) years in the Imperial Valley. Mr. Holt is familiar with Street maintenance improvements (SAMI’s, crack sealing, slurry seal coats), and street rehabilitation (cold recycling, A.C. pulverizing, glass grid, petromats, lime treated base, cement treated base, A.C. overlays and ARAM overlays). Mr. Holt has completed the design and construction management of numerous wastewater pump stations, stormwater pump stations, wastewater treatment plants and water treatment

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American Concrete
Institute

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
THE HOLT GROUP, INC.

El Centro, California
1984 ‐ Present

MAINIERO, SMITH &

ASSOCIATES
Palm Springs, California
1979 – 1983

PERLA STOUT
ASSOCIATES, INC.

Traverse City, Michigan
1977 – 1979
JOHN C. LINTON &

ASSOCIATES
Traverse City, Michigan
1974 – 1977
plants projects. Mr. Holt completed the design of the Niland and Seeley townsite street maintenance design in 2013, Winterhaven street maintenance design in 2014, Ocotillo street maintenance design in 2014, Desert Shores street maintenance Design in 2015, and the Bombay Beach Bombay Beach rehabilitation design in 2022. The street maintenance designs were completed for the County of Imperial and included between 5 to 8 miles of roadway improvements within the communities. Mr. Jack Holt also recently completed the design of the Niland Wastewater Treatment Plant and Collection System Improvement Project and the Gateway of the Americas Water Treatment Plant Improvements Project.

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Jesus “Juny” Marmolejo, P.E.

PROJECT ENGINEER / PROJECT MANAGER – PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING DESIGN,

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND FIELD SERVICES

EDUCATION
B.S., Civil Engineering,
June 2002
California State University
at
Long Beach
Long Beach, California

CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Professional
Engineer (P.E.)
California, Certificate No.

C80410

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
THE HOLT GROUP, INC.

El Centro, California
August 2002 ‐ Present

KPFF CONSULTING

ENGINEERS
Long Beach, California
June 2001 – August 2002

GRANITE CONSTRUCTION
El Centro, California
June 1998 – August 1998

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
During Mr. Marmolejo’s tenure at The Holt Group, he has prepared and managed multiple engineering studies, prepared improvement plans, prepared specifications and contract documents, and has provided construction management services for various types and magnitudes of civil infrastructure including water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, retention basins, water distribution, sewer and stormwater collections systems, and street infrastructure.

Mr. Marmolejo has extensive knowledge and command of various civil engineering activities which include Preliminary Engineering Reports, Improvements Plans, Contract Documents, Specifications, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans, Quantity Estimates and Cost Estimates, Environmental Reports, Engineering Calculations, Surveying, Construction Inspection and Observation, and Meeting and Coordination between Clients and Contractors.

Mr. Marmolejo has completed project coordination efforts with various public agencies including the County of Imperial, Imperial Irrigation District (water and power departments), AT&T, Time Warner Cable, The Gas Company, Caltrans, Regional Water Quality Control Board, SWRCB’s Division of Drinking Water, and various City agencies.

Mr. Marmolejo is The Holt Group’s Manager of Construction Activities and oversees construction related projects.  Construction Management responsibilities managed by Mr. Marmolejo include the administration of pre‐construction conferences and progress meetings, observation and inspection of construction activities, preparation of daily construction activity logs, materials and equipment inventory, submittal review of equipment and material, review and response to RFI’s, review and processing of change orders, review and processing of contractor’s payment requests, preparation of as‐built drawings, building and agency permit coordination and environmental review, commissioning and start‐up of facilities, close‐out of project and project records filing and archiving, coordination of project survey requirements, structural review, labor compliance and monitoring services (as required).

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FUMI HAMANAKA GALVAN, P.E., P.L.S.

PROJECT ENGINEER / PROJECT MANAGER – DESIGN

EDUCATION
B.S., Civil Engineering,
2000
Oregon Institute of
Technology
Klamath Falls, Oregon
B.S., Civil Engineering,
2002
Muroran Institute of
Technology
Hokkaido, Japan

CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Civil Engineer,
R.C.E. # 68390, California
Professional Land
Surveyor,
P.L.S. # 8990, California
California QSP and QSD
Certification # 20331

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
THE HOLT GROUP, INC.

El Centro, California
February 2000 ‐ Present

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
Ms. Galvan has over twenty‐five years of experience in the civil engineering field which includes providing field surveying, design, plan checking, record research, construction management and project management services. Since joining The Holt Group, Ms. Galvan has completed the preparation of hydrology and hydraulic analyses, stormwater pollution and prevention plans, traffic control plans, engineer’s quantity and cost estimates, preparing and processing of bidding/contract documents of numerous residential and commercial subdivisions, roadway projects, and wastewater, water and stormwater facility improvement projects.  Ms. Galvan has also completed a variety of work tasks including supervising the junior engineering staff, project management, preparing bidding documents and specifications, communicating with stakeholders for the project specific compliance requirements, obtaining permits, and reviewing the final plans and design documents for quality assurance.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Client: City of Holtville
Project: City Wide Street Improvement Project – Phase I & II Location: Holtville, California
Ms. Galvan has also completed engineering design services for the City of Holtville City Wide Street Improvement Project Phase I & II completed in 2019.

Ms. Galvan was responsible for obtaining field work, preparing the project improvement plans including the development of the traffic control plan, specifications and contract documents, preparation of the engineer’s quantity and cost estimate, coordinating with local utility purveyors and governmental agencies, coordination with the City Public Works Staff, participation throughout the bidding process including the processing of the contract documents and providing construction management and payment processing services. The project included infrastructure improvements for the improvement of the entire City of Holtville Street System.

Client: City of Calipatria
Project: Bond Financed Street Rehabilitation Project
Location: Calpatria, California
Ms. Galvan has also completed the design and bidding services for the City of Calipatria Bond Financed Street Improvement Project which was completed and submitted for bid in 2020. In conjunction the project identified nine (9) rehabilitation street sections within the Calipatria City Limits to be improved. Ms.

Galvan and The Holt Group Principal Engineer jointly completed the coordination

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of the design survey work, design of the improvement plans, the engineer’s quantity and cost estimates, the specifications, and assisted with the project bidding phase.

Client: City of El Centro
Project: South Imperial Avenue Water Pipeline Improvements and Drainage Pipeline Installation Project
Location: El Centro, California
Ms. Galvan has completed design services for the South Imperial Avenue Water Pipeline Improvements and Drainage Pipeline Installation Project in which design services were completed in 2019. Ms. Galvan was responsible for the preparation of the Improvement Plans for the replacement of an 18‐inch diameter water pipeline along South Imperial Avenue including the directional drilling of the 18‐ inch diameter water pipeline beneath Interstate 8. Ms. Galvan was responsible for the design and bidding phases of the project including the preparation of the plans, specifications, and bid forms. Ms. Galvan was responsible for interfacing with Caltrans regarding the water pipeline installation and directional drilling requirements within the Interstate 8 Right of Way, interfacing and coordinating the stormwater pipeline design with Caltrans and The Imperial Irrigation District, and completing the background investigatory work to secure the easements for the stormwater and water pipelines. Ms. Galvan also assisted the City of El Centro in providing the back‐up information required by Caltrans for reimbursing the City with the design and construction costs of the project within Caltrans Right of Way.

Client: City of Holtville
Project: Dollar General Store Site Plan ‐ Plan Checking Services Location: Holtville, California
Ms. Galvan has completed multiple plan checks of the City of Holtville Dollar General Store Site Plan Review. Ms. Galvan reviewed the onsite and offsite improvement plans. Ms. Galvan conducted meetings with the Developer, Developers Engineer, and City Staff. The plans were reviewed for compliance with the project conditions of approval as approved by the City of Holtville Planning Commission and City of Holtville Standard Details and Specifications, and project geotechnical report. The review of the phase included a review of the offsite street improvements, offsite water services, on‐site stormwater infiltration system, parking lot, utility review and similar items. It was also necessary to coordinate the offsite review improvements with Caltrans. A Caltrans Encroachment Permit was required for the developer to obtain for improvements along Highway 115.

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Rolando Sanchez, P.E.

SENIOR DESIGN ENGINEER

EDUCATION
B.S., Mechanical
Engineering, Dec 2004
CETYS University
Mexicali, Baja California,
Mexico

CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Mechanical
Engineer in Mexico
License No. 6642365
Registered Professional Civil
Engineer (P.E.) in the State
of California
License No. 90701

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
THE HOLT GROUP, INC.

El Centro, California
July 2005 – Present

SONY CORPORATION
Mexicali, Baja California,
Mexico
June 2004 – July 2005

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
Mr. Rolando Sanchez obtained a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from CETYS University in Mexico. Mr. Sanchez has over twenty years of experience in the civil engineering field. Mr. Sanchez has performed duties including surveying, design and construction management services for various infrastructure improvement projects. Mr. Sanchez has assisted with the preparation of various SWPPP documents, grading plans, civil engineering analyses, specifications and improvement plans. Mr. Sanchez has also completed various types of civil engineering calculations including earthwork calculations and survey calculations. Mr. Sanchez has assisted with the design of various civil infrastructure improvements such as roadways, water and wastewater treatment plants, water, stormwater and wastewater pipelines, pump stations, retention basins, grading plans and various other infrastructure improvements. Mr.

Sanchez has also assisted with the design of various mapping documents, in addition to various solar energy and power transmission related projects. Mr.

Sanchez is extremely knowledgeable with regards to drafting criteria and AutoCAD Civil 3D functions.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Client: AECOM
Project: California State Department of Corrections – Ironwood State Prison – HVAC Chilled Water System Project
Location: 13 miles west of Blythe, California
The Holt Group was a sub‐consultant to AECOM for the State of California Department of Corrections Ironwood State Prison, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning System project. The project construction cost was 142 million dollars and involved replacing the prison’s deteriorated evaporative cooling system with a Heating, Ventilation and closed loop chilled water Air Conditioning (HVAC) system at the Ironwood State Prison located approximately 13 miles west of Blythe, California. The new HVAC system was to be connected to and supported 20 large housing structures and the majority of the other prison institutional support structures.  The main components of the HVAC consisted of a large chiller plant and a closed looped underground water pipeline system to deliver and return the chilled water to the chiller plant. The Holt Group’s sub‐ consultant task was to complete the Civil grading design and plans for different HVAC support areas and to prepare the plan and profile chilled water pipeline plans for the HVAC system.

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accurate illustration of existing utilities on the plan and profile sheets was extremely important to avoid conflicts with the new chilled water pipeline. Mr.

Sanchez was the lead CAD designer in the preparation of the demolition plans, pipeline plan and profile sheets, grading plans and detail sheets. Mr. Sanchez also assisted with the preparation of the Civil Section of the Specifications. Mr.

Sanchez was the lead contact person in providing construction support services during the project construction period. Mr. Sanchez reviewed the Civil submittal documents, regularly participated in teleconference calls to discuss construction issues, responded to RFI’s and conducted periodic site visits.

Client: County of Imperial ‐ ICWED
Project: Niland Public Safety Facility
Location: Niland, California
Mr. Sanchez assisted in the completion of the preliminary design and was the lead Design Engineer for the preparation of the Civil grading and offsite street and utility design for the Niland Public Safety Facility project. The Holt Group completed the preliminary and final project design documents along with the Architectural subconsultant, Holt   Architects. The Imperial County Community and Economic Development Department (ICCED) obtained a 5 million dollar CDBG Grant to construct the project. The project consisted of demolishing the existing Niland Fire Department Building at 8071 Luxor Avenue in Niland, California and constructing a new 7,500 square foot Fire/Police Substation/Cooling Center Facility at the same site.

The Holt Group designed the civil on‐site and off‐site improvement plans including roadway improvements along Luxor Avenue and Third Street, site fencing, a new masonry solids waste enclosure, new masonry wall along the south project boundary, an offsite alley improvement extending from the southerly property boundary to Fourth Street and parking lot areas. The improvement plans also included the sanitary sewer service pipeline design, domestic and fire water pipeline designs and utility coordination. The Holt Group completed the submission and coordination of the Imperial Irrigation District Electrical Customer Service Proposal (CSP) for the demolition and installation of electrical power service lines. The approved IID CSP was approved during the design period.   The Holt also completed the initial coordination of the gas pipeline disconnection and new gas pipeline service with Southern California Gas Company. The Holt Group also completed offsite water improvement plans in conformance with Golden State Water Company Guidelines and assisted with the coordination of Golden State applications and fee payments. Mr. Sanchez completed the offsite water improvement plans in conformance with Golden State Water Company guidelines.  Mr. Sanchez took the lead in completing the ADA design of sidewalks and ramps for the path of travel along the exterior of the Niland Public Safety Facility. Mr. Sanchez coordinated the ADA design with the Project Architect and County of Imperial Representatives. The Holt Group

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completed the Bid Forms, Special Conditions and Civil Technical Conditions. Mr.

Sanchez prepared the Civil Technical Conditions.   Mr. Sanchez completed the Engineers Opinion of Probable Quantity and Cost for the Project. Mr. Sanchez also attended numerous meetings during the project design period with the County of Imperial and Project Architect to streamline the project design plans and specifications and maintain the project costs to a minimum.

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8. CLIENT REFERENCES
Mr. Nick Wells
City Manager
City of Holtville
121 West Fifth Street
Holtville, CA 92250
Tel: 760/356‐2912
Ms. Madeline Dessert
General Manager
Heber Public Utility District
1078 Dogwood Road
Heber, CA 92249
Tel: 760/482‐2440
Ms. Laura Gutierrez
City Manager
City of Calipatria
125 North Park Avenue
Calipatria, California 92233
Tel: 760/348‐4141
Mr. John Gay, P.E.

Public Works Director
County of Imperial
155 S. State Street
El Centro, California 92243
Tel: 760/482‐4462
Ms. Laura Fischer
City Manager
City of Westmorland
355 S. Center Street
Westmorland, California 92281
Tel: 760/344‐3411
Mr. Rom Medina
Director of Public Works and Operations
City of Brawley
180 S. Western Avenue
Brawley, California 92227
Tel: 760/344‐5800

ATTACHMENT “A” –

ACKNOWLEDGED ADDENDA

ATTACHMENT “B” – LEVINE

ACT STATEMENT

Exhibit B- Fee Schedule

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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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EXIBIT E

SAMPLE TASK ORDER

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12/2025/cdz/A25-0211/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 THE HOLT GROUP, INC. 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, The Holt Group, 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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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

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

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2026-4)
Item: 6.

Meeting: 1/20/2026 3:30 PM
Department: Public Works
Category: Resolution
Prepared by: Rocio Ruelas , Staff
Assistant
Department Head: Abraham Campos
DOC ID: 2026-4
Adopt Resolution No. 26- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

EL CENTRO APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DYNAMIC CONSULTING ENGINEERS FOR ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERINGGENERAL 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

DYNAMIC CONSULTING ENGINEERS 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 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 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 Dynamic Consulting Engineers.

CONCLUSION:

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

EL CENTRO APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH

DYNAMIC CONSULTING ENGINEERS FOR ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING- GENERAL SERVICES.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Design Professional Services Agreement- Dynamic Cons. Eng.

2. Resolution 26-

CITY OF EL CENTRO
Public Works Department
October 3, 2025
2415 IMPERIAL BUSINESS PARK DR. SUITE B
IMPERIAL, CA 92251
PHONE: (760) 545-0162
FAX: (760) 545-0163

CIVIL ENGINEERING

GENERAL

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR ON-CALL
SERVICES FOR “CIVIL ENGINEERING – GENERAL”
Exhibit A- Consultant's Proposal

CITY OF EL CENTRO PROPOSAL FOR ON CALL SERVICES FOR “CIVIL ENGINEERING - GENERAL” 1 October 3, 2025
Abraham Campos, PE
Public Works Director, City Engineer, City of El Centro 307 W. Brighton Ave. El Centro, CA 92243
SUBJECT: PROPOSAL FOR ON CALL SERVICES FOR “CIVIL ENGINEERING – GENERAL” Dynamic Consulting Engineers, Inc. (DCE) appreciates the opportunity to submit this proposal to the City of El Centro for Civil Engineering – General Services. We will provide the City with a team that has extensive experience working with the City of El Centro and other local public agencies. Our team as a great understanding of Local, State and Federal policies including local agencies procedures and guidelines.

Dynamic Consulting Engineers, Inc. was founded with the vision to provide clients with high quality work. It is our commitment to go above and beyond and provide our clients with an exceptional level of service. Our project managers, design engineers and land surveyors are dedicated to completing projects on time no matter how challenging schedules are. With upmost integrity, we believe we have assembled a team of design professionals and land surveyors that are not only committed to assisting the City with its projects but share the same intrinsic goals of preserving the public’s interests.

Our engineering and land surveying team is especially well suited to provide professional services as requested in this RFQ as we have extensive and recent experience working on similar on-call contracts for the County of Imperial, City of Calexico, City of Brawley and the City of Imperial. The DCE team includes professional subconsultants Aztec Engineering and Landmark Consultants. Aztec Engineering will provide the team with technical expertise in transportation and traffic signal projects. Landmark Consultants will provide geotechnical engineering services.

All work by DCE will be performed from our local office located in Imperial CA. Carlos Beltran, P.E.

Principal Engineer will be the main contact for this proposal, projects and task order requests.

In closing, we are excited about the possibility of serving you and the possibility to provide the City with our expertise in similar projects. Thank you for your consideration. If there are any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me at (760) 545-0162.

Sincerely,
Carlos Beltran, P.E.

Principal Engineer

CITY OF EL CENTRO PROPOSAL FOR ON CALL SERVICES FOR “CIVIL ENGINEERING - GENERAL” 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS
DYNAMIC CONSULTING ENGINEERS INC. COMPANY INFORMATION…………..………………………..…3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…4 PROJECT UNDERSTANDING…………………………………………………………………………………………..…4 COMPREHENSIVE EXPERIENCE……………………………………………………………………………………..…4 COORDINATION AND COMMUNICATION …..………………………………………………………………..…4 PROJECT APPROACH …………………….………..…..………………………………………………………………………..…5 LESSONS LEARNED FROM PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE..……………………………………………………………….…8 SCOPE OF WORK ………………..…………………………………………………………………….………………..........…...9 CIVIL ENGINEERING GENERAL ……...…………...……………………………………………………………………9 LAND SURVEYING …..……………………………………………………………………………………………….….…10 GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERNG SERVICES ……………………………………………………………….…...…10 ENGINEERING AND LAND SURVEYING PLAN CHECKING SERVICES ……….……………………..…11 PLANNING AND PERMITTING SERVICES …..…………………………………………………………………...11 STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING …..………………………………………………………………………..……………11 ANALYSIS OF EFFORT/METHODOLOGY….…………………………………………………………………………….….12 AS NEEDED ENGINEERING SERVICES………..……………………………………………….…………………...12 AS NEEDED SURVEYING SERVICES ………………………………………………………………………………….14 AVAILABILITY TO MEET SCHEDULES AND CURRENT WORKLOAD………………………….…………...……15 HISTORY…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……….……….……15 PROJECT PERSONNEL ORGANIZATIONAL CHART AND TEAM QUALIFICATIONS………….……...……16 RESUMES…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………..…17 EMPLOYEE COUNT AND STAFF AVAILABILITY……………………………………………………………….……….…23 DCE’S PROJECT EXPERIENCE ……………………………………………………………………….………………………..…24 DCE LOCAL FIRM AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT……………………………….…………………………...…31 REFERENCES ……………………………………….……………………………………………………………………….……….…32 ADDENDUMS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT …………………………….………………………………………………….….…32 LEVINE ACT STATEMENTS …………………………….…………………………………….…………………………….….…33

CITY OF EL CENTRO PROPOSAL FOR ON CALL SERVICES FOR “CIVIL ENGINEERING - GENERAL” 3 COMPANY INFORMATION
Dynamic Consulting Engineers, Inc. (DCE) is a local firm based in the Imperial Valley. DCE has a simple, yet efficient company structure, which stresses client needs, quality project management, and efficient technical excellence.

Dynamic Consulting Engineers, Inc. (DCE) is a California Corporation. DCE office is located at:
2415 Imperial Business Park Drive, Suite B, Imperial California 92251. All work is anticipated to be performed at project sites and at the DCE Imperial office. DCE has on staff two (2) Registered Professional Civil Engineers, two (2) Registered Professional Land Surveyors, eight (8) project engineers/surveyors including two (2) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certified Drone Pilots and two (2) office administrators on staff.

Dynamic Consulting Engineers, Inc. is certified by the State Department of Transportation as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE No. 37931)
Federal Tax ID Number 26-1842803
Company Owners
Carlos Beltran, P.E. (50%), Principal Engineer, [email protected] (760) 545-0162 David Beltran, P.L.S. (50%), Lead Surveyor, [email protected] (760) 545-0162 Dynamic Consulting Engineers, Inc. carries:
$2,000,000 General Liability Insurance, $2,000,000 Professional Liability Insurance (E&O) $1,000,000 Automobile Insurance, $1,000,000 Workers Compensation Insurance DCE complies with all applicable laws regarding affirmative action and equal opportunity employment and does not discriminate against anyone based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, handicap and status as a veteran or disabled veteran.

Contact Information: Carlos Beltran, P.E., President
Dynamic Consulting Engineers, Inc.
2415 Imperial Business Park Drive, Suite B
Imperial, California
Phone 760/545-0162
Fax 760/545-0163
Email: [email protected]

CITY OF EL CENTRO PROPOSAL FOR ON CALL SERVICES FOR “CIVIL ENGINEERING - GENERAL” 4 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Dynamic Consulting Engineers, Inc. (DCE) is pleased to present this proposal and statement of qualifications to the City of El Centro. DCE has a simple, yet efficient company structure, which stresses client needs, quality project management, and technical excellence.

We are pleased to offer our experience in general civil engineering and land surveying in projects that are similar to this RFP. We are excited to have the opportunity to present our proposal because these are the type of projects that are very important to the City and the community. We understand the driving forces of this request for proposal and are prepared to undertake the challenge of providing solutions that adhere to the City’s goals and missions.

DCE is currently providing on call civil engineering and land surveying services to the City of Imperial, City of Brawley, City of Calexico and the County of Imperial Public Works Department.

PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
The City of El Centro Department of Public Works is requesting proposals from qualified engineering professionals to provide on-call General Civil Engineering Services. DCE, Aztec Engineering and Landmark Consultants are well suited to provide the City of El Centro professional services in General Civil Engineering including Transportation Engineering, Land Surveying and Geotechnical Engineering.

The purpose of the Request for Proposal ("RFP") is to 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 of El Centro continuous growth.

An important objective is to maintain a level of high-quality engineering and surveying in the most cost-effective and efficient manner possible.

COMPREHENSIVE EXPERIENCE
Comprehensive Experience Provides Knowledge of the Local Environment and Relevant Project Issues. DCE has been providing professional engineering and land surveying services to local public agencies throughout Imperial Valley for over 17 years. Our staff is very knowledgeable of the City’s standards and specifications, contracts, terms and conditions, billing procedures and project administration requirements. Our staff has worked very well and continues to work successfully with local agencies including the City of El Centro on past and current projects.

DCE will provide the required technical expertise. DCE has experience coordinating with full range of stakeholder that would be involved in City projects including but not limited to IID Water and Energy Departments, The Gas Company, AT&T, Time Warner Spectrum, Verizon, Caltrans and County of Imperial.

COORDINATION AND COMMUNICATION
Coordination and Communication Provides Streamlined and Efficient Delivery of Services.

The Project Team will be led by Carlos Beltran. Mr. Beltran has been responsible for providing professional services to local public agencies including the City of El Centro for the last

CITY OF EL CENTRO PROPOSAL FOR ON CALL SERVICES FOR “CIVIL ENGINEERING - GENERAL” 5 seventeen years. Mr. Beltran has been working in engineering design and construction management in Imperial County for over 25 years.

Our team is very knowledgeable of the City standards and specifications, contracts, terms and conditions, billing procedures and project administration. As task orders are assigned, Mr.

Beltran will be responsible for coordinating the work. Protocols will be established prior to any task order being issued under this contract to ensure that the approach to project scoping, negotiations, performance of the work, project deliverables, and billing and administrative functions are consistent, streamlined and that a high standard of quality is maintained on every task order.

Our team understands that the City has a high-level of responsibility and accountability in providing services to its residents. Our goal is to be efficient, cost-effective and highly responsive to your needs so that you can focus on planning and implementing your priorities.

Our technical team has sufficient resources and specialized expertise that will work in concert with the City’s mission. We stand ready to serve with integrity, trust and respect as an extension of your organization.

Our office is conveniently located a few miles from the City of El Centro and our staff is available to meet with City staff on projects within minutes. Dynamic Consulting Engineers, Inc. will work closely with the City Public Works department staff to assure the City the projects are completed precisely and in a timely manner.

PROJECT APPROACH
Dynamic Consulting Engineers, Inc. (DCE) understands that every project is different, unique and they all have many challenges. DCE’s approach to complete projects successfully is simple and yet efficient. DCE follows the following standards/guidelines for all projects whether design of new wet utility lines, new street improvements, survey, plan checking or improvements to existing infrastructure projects:
• PROJECT UNDERSTANDING: it is important for a project to be successful that the project manager and lead designer understand in detail the client needs. The project manager/lead designer needs to fully understand the requirements of the project including the project background, driving forces, project budgets, schedules, project timelines and any special conditions.
• RIGHT OF WAY IDENTIFICATION: DCE has two registered professional land surveyors on staff. DCE starts every project by obtaining and reviewing existing recorded survey documents and properly identifying existing right of aways and existing easements. The identification of existing right of way will determine our project boundaries and our project limits. If not enough recorded survey documents are available, DCE can prepare records of survey, corner cards and any survey maps needed for any project. It is very

CITY OF EL CENTRO PROPOSAL FOR ON CALL SERVICES FOR “CIVIL ENGINEERING - GENERAL” 6 important to start every project by properly identifying the project boundary limits and existing right of ways.
• FIELD SURVEY AND DOCUMENTING EXISTING CONDITIONS: Once the project manager/lead designer has a clear understanding of the project and the existing right of ways have been identified, the existing conditions must be accurately documented and depicted on the plans. For any successful design project the existing conditions must be properly documented since most improvement projects will likely connect or tie-in to existing improvements. DCE documents existing conditions using several means of field survey equipment including survey by aerial drone, survey by total station, scanner, survey by GPS and survey by survey/engineering level.
• FIELD SURVEY PROCESS
DCE starts every project with right of way identification. DCE sets vertical and horizontal control tied to existing survey monuments and benchmarks. DCE starts every project with an aerial drone survey. DCE has two (2) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified drone pilots. If the project site is in a FAA Restricted or no-fly area, our certified pilots can process a permit with the FAA to allow the project to be flown. DCE has processed FAA applications for projects adjacent to airports and military bases. DCE will also use total station or GPS survey to document existing field conditions. DCE will document X, Y and Z coordinates for existing infrastructure including existing edge of pavement, curb and gutter, sidewalks, driveways, cross gutters, other concrete structures, existing trees, fences, power poles, existing structures, utilities, street lights, signal lights and any other visual infrastructure.

For Wet Utility Projects, especially sewer collection design projects, DCE will pothole and document X, Y and Z coordinates at all points of connections. DCE will use survey/engineering level to properly document the invert elevations at all points of connections and utility crossings. It is imperative that all points of connections are properly and accurately identify since sewer pipelines are critical and have minimal slopes.

For Street Improvement Projects, DCE will use a combination of GPS and Survey/Engineering Level. DCE will use GPS to document horizonal alignments and locations and will use Survey/Engineering Level to precisely document invert elevations and flow lines at tie-in points including cross gutters, curb and gutters and drainage infrastructure.
• IDENTIFICATION OF EXISTING UTILITIES: DCE will identify existing utilities above ground and underground. DCE will coordinate with Underground Service Alert (USA) and utility companies location of their existing utilities. DCE also uses Subsurface Alert, Inc. to locate existing utilities during design. Identifying existing utilities is very important in the development of improvement plans and to help prevent projects from having potential issues in the field when it goes to construction. Utilities not properly identified can lead to construction conflicts, change orders and project delays. DCE also has been

CITY OF EL CENTRO PROPOSAL FOR ON CALL SERVICES FOR “CIVIL ENGINEERING - GENERAL” 7 using and will continue to use a contractor during the design phase of a project to pothole and document horizontal location and vertical elevations of utilities. DCE will continue to propose the use of potholing to locate existing utilities during the design stage. DCE works with local contractors during potholing, the contractor exposes the existing utilities and DCE surveyors document X, Y and Z coordinates with GPS survey equipment. In summary, DCE uses multiple options to identify existing utilities during design. DCE communicates directly with utility companies, coordinates with Underground Service Alert (USA), contracts with Subsurface Alert, Inc and uses a local contractor to pothole and expose existing utilities.
• PREPARATION OF BASE MAP: Once the right of way has been identified, the field survey is complete and all utilities have been properly identified, DCE will proceed to prepare the topographic base map. This map will show all existing infrastructure and topographic contours. This base map will be the key element used during the design process. A good topographic base map will facilitate the design of any wet utility or street improvements project. The base map will be prepared using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• PRELIMINARY DESIGN: Once the base map is prepared DCE will proceed with the preliminary design. DCE will prepare all required reports during the preliminary design phase. Reports will include, Geotechnical Investigation, Hydrology Report and WQMP if needed. These reports will assist with the design process. DCE will meet with City staff and coordinate the development of the preliminary design report. Preliminary design will include design alternatives, preliminary cost estimates and the recommended alternative.
• PERMITTING AND ENCROACHMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS: During the preliminary design stage it will be determined which permit applications and encroachment permits will be required. DCE will assist the city with permitting process as required by the project. DCE can process permit and encroachment applications with Caltrans, County of Imperial, Imperial Irrigation District Water and Energy Departments, State Regional Water Control Board, Army Corps of Engineers and Utility Companies. • DESIGN PHASE (60%, 100% AND FINAL SUBMITTAL): Once the preliminary design has been completed and the City selected an alternative, DCE will proceed with the preparation of the final plans, specifications and cost estimates. DCE will work closely with City staff to get the plans, specification and cost estimates to the finish line. DCE will make sure all City Standards and Specifications are incorporated in the project documents.
• BIDDING PROCESS: DCE will assist the city with the bidding process. DCE will assist with the preparation of Bid Package, Addendums, Answers to Contractor’s Questions and Review of Contractor’s Bids.

CITY OF EL CENTRO PROPOSAL FOR ON CALL SERVICES FOR “CIVIL ENGINEERING - GENERAL” 8 LESSONS LEARNED FROM PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
DCE has been providing Engineering and Land Surveying Services in Imperial Valley for over 17 years. DCE project manager Carlos Beltran, P.E. and Surveyors David Beltran, P.L.S have been working in Imperial County for over 25 years and 23 years respectively. DCE staff has a great deal of experience working on public works projects.

DCE provides Civil Engineering, Land Surveying and Construction Management Services. DCE has seen both sides of many projects, DCE has been involved in the design side of many projects as well as the construction management and inspections side of many projects. This experience has given DCE and great deal of knowledge in design and construction. The following list itemizes some of the issues/lessons learned on previous projects DCE was a part of in the inspections phase and how DCE addressed them. • LaBrucherie Ave CM and Inspections, El Centro. DCE was the construction manager and project inspector on this project. The design engineer was not available to address any issues uncovered during construction. The project plans did not identify the existing storm drain accurately and had conflicts with the design finish grade.

DCE had to redesign LaBrucharie Ave during construction. Project had extensive delays and contractor Granite Construction had to be issued a change order for delays and change of scope. DCE learned from this project that showing existing utilities accurately is imperative to the successful design and construction of any project.
• Existing Asphalt Pavement Grind and Overlay Project. DCE was the project inspector. Once contractor started grinding asphalt it was determined the asphalt was only 2 inch thick placed on native material. The project had to install a new AC and Class II Base Section. A change order had to be issued to the contractor. DCE learned from this project that taking asphalt core samples is imperative and a must for projects that include asphalt repairs and/or grind and overlay projects. • Plans Prepared Using Google Earth Maps. DCE was the project inspector on a project designed by another engineering firm using google earth maps. Project was completed and quantities placed by contractor did not match the bid quantities. DCE had to performed combination of aerial drone and GPS survey to determine exact quantities. A quantities change order had to issued. DCE learned from this project that an accurate field survey during design phase is the most accurate way to prepare improvement plans and determine project boundaries and quantities for any design project.
• Plans Prepared Using Wrong Benchmarks. DCE was the project inspector on a project that listed multiple benchmarks on the plans. The design engineer noted the wrong elevation on one of the benchmarks. Once project started construction, the new improvements did not match existing improvements. DCE surveyors had to assist the public agency and re-design the entire project. DCE was the Construction Manager and Inspector on that project and ended up doing the design during construction. Project was delayed during construction.

CITY OF EL CENTRO PROPOSAL FOR ON CALL SERVICES FOR “CIVIL ENGINEERING - GENERAL” 9 SCOPE OF WORK:
* CIVIL ENGINEERING GENERAL
Dynamic Consulting Engineers, Inc. (DCE) has extensive experience working with local public agencies.

DCE will provide professional civil engineering design services and related work to include preparation of engineering plans, specifications, cost estimates and provide consultation and recommendations. DCE continues to provide exceptional services in Civil Engineering Design including:
• Design of Street Improvements Projects including Striping Plans, Drainage Plans, Lighting Plans, Traffic Control Plans, Roadway Design, Utilities, and Surface Improvements. • Grading and Drainage Design including storm
drainage system design, earthwork
calculations, erosion control plans, dust
control and PM 10 Plans.
• Hydrology and Hydraulic Reports. Prepare
Calculations including preparation of
Hydrology Reports using the Rational Method
or Synthetic Unit Hydrograph Method for
larger projects. DCE is very knowledgeable of
the Riverside County Flood Control Manual
and can apply some of those hydrology and
hydraulic models for projects locally.
• Under Ground Utility Design including design of Sanitary Sewer Collection Systems, Water Distribution Systems, Storm Drain Collection Systems and assistance and coordination in the design of dry utilities including coordination with IID Energy, The Gas Company, ATT and Cable Company.
• Structural Design – Preparation of Structural Calculations and Details for Retaining Walls, Steel Frame Structures, Liquid Containing Concrete Structure and Concrete Foundations. • Preparation and/or review of Engineering Plans, Technical Specifications and Cost Estimates. • Preparation of Preliminary Engineering Reports.
• Traffic Engineering and Transportation Design including roadway geometrics, intersection improvements, traffic signal design, signing and striping, roundabouts, safety studies, and multimodal planning.

These services will be provided by Aztec Engineering and DCE.

CITY OF EL CENTRO PROPOSAL FOR ON CALL SERVICES FOR “CIVIL ENGINEERING - GENERAL” 10 * LAND SURVEYING
Dynamic Consulting Engineers, Inc. has two (2) registered land surveyor on staff. David Beltran, P.L.S has served as the Acting County Surveyor for the County of Imperial. Mr. Beltran has extensive experience preparing and reviewing record survey maps. DCE can proudly say that is has one of the best and strongest land surveying departments in the Imperial Valley.

DCE has sophisticated Land Surveying Aerial Drone, Total Station, Scanner, GPS and Survey/Engineering Level equipment. Our surveyors are ready to complete the most challenging survey projects. DCE has experience in these and other related areas of land surveying and will provide the City of El Centro with:
• Topographic Survey Maps, Boundary Surveys and ALTA Survey Maps. • GIS (Geographical Information System)
• Earthwork Calculations.
• Tentative Maps.
• Record of Surveys.
• Final Maps and Parcel Maps.
• Preparation of Legal Descriptions.
• Corner Records.
• Lot Line Adjustments and Parcel Mergers.
• Right of Way Maps.
• Appraisal Maps.
• Preparation of Grading and Precise Grading
Plans.
• Construction Staking.
• Lot and Boundary Closure Calculations.
• Certificates of Compliance.
• Survey Mapping Review Services.
• Aerial Survey by Drones to Prepare Topographic Survey Maps, Earthwork Calculations and Construction Progress Reports.

Dynamic Consulting Engineers, Inc. (DCE) uses conventional total station equipment and GPS to construct topographic maps illustrating the existing characteristics of the site, including topographic contours, natural features, vegetation and trees, buildings, roadways, utilities, and associated elevation and attribute data. These topographic surveys provide the basis for all subsequent project site design and engineering. DCE also provides aerial survey by drones including aerial imaging. * GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
Dynamic Consulting Engineers, Inc. has included Landmark Consultants s a sub-consultant to provide Geotechnical Engineering Services. Services Include:
• Preparation of Site Investigation and Soils Report.
• Compaction and Laboratory Material Testing (Caltrans Certified) • Pavement Structural Section Recommendations.

CITY OF EL CENTRO PROPOSAL FOR ON CALL SERVICES FOR “CIVIL ENGINEERING - GENERAL” 11 * ENGINEERING AND LAND SURVEYING PLAN CHECKING
As an extension of City staff, DCE can provide plan checking services. DCE can assist the city with General Civil Engineering Plan check as well as Land Surveying Plan Check. DCE can provide plan checking services for the following:
• Street Improvement Plans
• Grading Plans
• Structural Engineering Plans and Calculations
• Final Maps and Parcel Maps
• Record of Surveys
• Legal Descriptions
• Lot and Boundary Closure Reports
• Corner Records
* PLANNING AND PERMITTING
Dynamic Consulting Engineers, Inc. (DCE) has experience assisting local public agencies with planning and permitting. DCE has the experience and resources to assist our clients with the following services:
• Utility Coordination Services and Permitting.
• Planning, Preparation of Preliminary Engineering Reports, Preparation of Conceptual Plans, Cost Estimates, Encroachment Applications, Utility Crossing Agreements Assistance and Bidding and Advertising Assistance.
• Permitting, including assistance in obtaining encroachment permits or construction permits with County of Imperial Planning and Public Works Departments, Imperial County Air Pollution Control District, County Health Department, Caltrans, IID Water and Energy Departments, CA Regional Water Quality Control Board, CA Fish and Game, Union Pacific Railroad, and crossing agreements with utility companies. * STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
Dynamic Consulting Engineers, Inc. has specialized expertise in structural engineering including:
• Structural Analysis.
• Design of Liquid Containing Concrete Tanks.
• Bridge Design - Pre-Stressed Concrete Box Beam Bridge Design per AASHTO LRFD.
• Overhead Advertising Signs including Seismic and Wind Analysis.
• Pump Station Structural Design.
• Foundation Design.
• Retaining Walls.

CITY OF EL CENTRO PROPOSAL FOR ON CALL SERVICES FOR “CIVIL ENGINEERING - GENERAL” 12 ANALYSIS OF EFFORT/METHODOLOGY:

As Needed Engineering Services:

RECOMMENDATIONS/SCOPE OF WORK
The following is the interpretation of the project scope of work:

General:

As needed, DCE will provide the City with the general civil engineering services in accordance with City policies, procedures and guidelines. We will prepare and/or review the design calculations, technical specifications and other related materials and check for conformance as requested by the City.

DCE will not offer any services that might be construed as a conflict of interest.

Engineering Documents:

DCE will reference the latest revisions of the following documents when preparing engineering documents and plan checks (if needed) for the City:
a. Written communication/direction from the City. Any related oral communication or direction by the City will be memorialized and a copy sent to the City. b. City of El Centro Conditions of Approval.
c. City of El Centro Water, Sewer and Storm Drain Master Plans. d. City of El Centro General Plan
e. Project design documents such as the Geotechnical, Environmental and Title Reports. f. City of El Centro Ordinances and Standard Plans.
g. Subdivision Map Act, latest revision.
h. American Water Works Association AWWA.
i. A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO).
j. San Diego Regional Standard Drawings.
k. Highway Capacity Manual, Transportation Research Board, National Research Council. l. Highway Design Manual, CALTRANS.
m. Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Greenbook) n. Imperial County Hydrology Manual
o. Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration.
p. Planning and Design Criteria for Bikeways in California, CALTRANS. q. Standard Specifications, CALTRANS.
r. Standard Plans, CALTRANS.
s. Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, (AASHTO).
t. Traffic Manual, CALTRANS.
u. Local Assistance Procedure Manual (LAPM), CALTRANS
v. California Building Code and ACI Manuals.
w. Professional Engineer's Act (Business and Professions Code §§ 6700 – 6799) x. Rules of the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors California Code of Regulations Title 16, Division 5 §§ 400-476
y. Any other documents as directed or approved by the City.

CITY OF EL CENTRO PROPOSAL FOR ON CALL SERVICES FOR “CIVIL ENGINEERING - GENERAL” 13 Engineering Methodology:

We will use our engineering experience to prepare design plans that will meet State, Federal, local and City policies, procedures and guidelines and ensure the health and safety of the public.

During the preparation of engineering documents, DCE will:

1. Prepare plans assuring consistency with other planned improvements.

2. Prepare engineering documents that will reflect the recommendations of specific project studies and reports.

3. Identify and evaluate existing conditions of the project and provide for innovative flexible improvement solutions that will reflect the city’s goals and recommendations.

DCE has extensive experience preparing engineering plans and specifications for:
a. Street Improvements including striping and signage plans b. Onsite and offsite grading plans, including precise grading and drainage for individual lots as well as the entire development, utility plans (water, sewer, storm, etc.), street improvement plans, lighting plans, erosion control plans, and detail sheets. c. Structural projects
d. Domestic and raw water improvement plans
e. Wastewater collection system improvement plans
f. Pump Stations
g. Submittal reports, including:

1. Quantity and cost estimates

2. Hydrology and hydraulic calculations and report including Rational Method and Synthetic Unit Hydrograph

3. Hydraulic calculations. Water, sewer and storm drain pipeline sizing using WaterCAD, SewerCAD and StormCAD

4. Street layout and designs

5. Preliminary Engineering Reports

6. Storm water best management practices & erosion control designs

7. Water and sewer pressure and capacity calculations and analyses

8. Traffic reports and studies

9. Structural Calculations

10. Road Structural Section Calculations

11. Compliance with Geotechnical Report
h. Technical Specifications

1. Road Structural Section components

2. Trench backfill and restoration

3. Signing and striping

4. Storm Drain line and appurtenances

5. Water/Sewer line and appurtenances

6. Traffic Signal Components

CITY OF EL CENTRO PROPOSAL FOR ON CALL SERVICES FOR “CIVIL ENGINEERING - GENERAL” 14 As-Needed Surveying Services
General:

Generally, residential subdivision projects require the preparation of Tentative Tract Maps (TTMs) for approval by local agency planning departments and Final Tract Maps for recordation with the County in question. Residential Tentative Tract Map (TTM) local agency approval and acquisition of entitlements/permits generally requires the preparation of an overall application package. As needed, DCE will provide the City with map review services and preparation of survey documents in accordance with the following:
1) City of El Centro Ordinances
2) Subdivision Map Act, latest revision
3) City of El Centro General Plan:
4) City of El Centro Conditions of Approval
5) Project Title Reports
6) County of Imperial Surveying Division Policies and Procedures 7) Professional Land Surveyor's Act - (Business and Professions Code §§ 8700 – 8805) 8) Rules of the Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors California Code of Regulations Title 16, Division 5 §§ 400-476
DCE has two registered California Professional Land Surveyors who will review the maps and survey calculations or prepare the survey documents as requested including:
• Lot and boundary closure calculations
• Dedications and easement provisions
• Legal descriptions and completeness and accuracy of data notation • Lot Line Adjustments
• Reversion to Acreage
• Parcel Maps
• Final Maps including associated easement and/or right-of-way dedications, street vacations, access agreements, and other legal documents for recordation with the County. • Tentative Maps
• Record of Surveys
• Tract Maps
• Right of Way Maps
• Lot Mergers
• Topographic Surveys and Data Collection
• Construction Staking
• “As-built” surveys and the subsequent preparation of “as-built” plans to be filed with local agencies.
• Manhole surveys and inspections
• Mapping

CITY OF EL CENTRO PROPOSAL FOR ON CALL SERVICES FOR “CIVIL ENGINEERING - GENERAL” 15 AVAILABILITY TO MEET SCHEDULES AND CURRENT WORKLOAD
Our team understands that the City has a high-level of responsibility and accountability in providing services to its residents. Our goal is to be efficient, cost-effective and highly responsive to your needs.

Our technical team has sufficient resources and specialized expertise that will work in concert with the City’s mission. Our office continues to grow as we see the local demand for local civil engineering and land survey grow. Over the last few years DCE has grown from an office of 9 to an office of 16. DCE has two registered civil engineers and two registered land surveyors ready to provide the City of El Centro with engineering and land surveying services.

Our office is conveniently located a few miles from the City of El Centro and our staff is available to meet with City staff on projects within minutes. Dynamic Consulting Engineers, Inc. will work closely with the City Public Works department staff to assure the City the projects are completed precisely and in a timely manner.

DCE’s workload fluctuates. We have enough staff, field surveyors and project engineers ready to go on short notice on any project.

HISTORY
Dynamic Consulting Engineers, Inc. (DCE) is a local firm based in the Imperial Valley. DCE has been providing Engineering and Land Surveying Services in Imperial Valley for over 17 years.

DCE project manager Carlos Beltran, P.E. and Surveyors David Beltran, P.L.S have been working in Imperial County for over 25 years and 23 years respectively. DCE staff has a great deal of experience working on public works projects. DCE continues to work successfully with local public agencies in projects similar to this one.

CITY OF EL CENTRO PROPOSAL FOR ON CALL SERVICES FOR “CIVIL ENGINEERING - GENERAL” 16 PROJECT PERSONNEL ORGANIZATIONAL CHART AND TEAM QUALIFICATIONS DCE proposes that Carlos Beltran, P.E. be the
Project Manager and main contact for projects
related to this RFQ. Mr. Beltran has been
working in Imperial County for over 25 years.

Mr. Beltran has extensive experience working on similar On-Call Engineering Services with local public agencies including City of Imperial, City of Brawley, City of Calexico and the County of Imperial Public Works. His experience in the Imperial Valley includes coordination of projects with IID, Caltrans, County Public Works, County Planning Department, Air Pollution Control District, US Army Corps of Engineers, local cities and utility companies.

The DCE team includes professional subconsultants Aztec Engineering (TYPSA) and Landmark Consultants. Aztec Engineering will provide the team with technical expertise in transportation and traffic signal projects. Landmark Consultants will provide geotechnical engineering services.

Aztec Engineering (TYPSA) will provide technical expertise in traffic engineering and transportation design that includes roadway geometrics, intersection improvements, traffic signal design, signing and striping, roundabouts, safety studies, and multimodal planning.

TYPSA is a multi-discipline engineering and environmental consulting firm assisting public and private clients in planning, developing, designing, constructing, and maintaining critical infrastructure projects across the United States. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, TYPSA also operates satellite offices in California and Colorado, providing local expertise with the backing of a global network.

LandMark Consultants will provide geotechnical engineering services including compaction and material testing.

LandMark Consultants is accredited by the American Association of State Highways and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and participates in the Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL) and AASHTO Materials Reference Laboratories (AMRL) inspection program administered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. This biannual inspection assures that LandMark laboratories are providing testing services according to the latest American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) methods. LandMark periodically reviews their test methodology to verify compliance with the latest test methods and procedures. LandMark also participates in CALTRANS proficiency sampling and holds laboratory certifications with CCRL, AMRL, AASHTO and CALTRANS.

CARLOS BELTRAN, P.E.

Project Manager/Lead Designer
Carlos is a cofounder of Dynamic Consulting Engineers and has been providing project management and engineering design services for both the private and public sectors of the civil engineering industry. His professional and academic experience provides a broad-base, multi-disciplinary background in the field of civil engineering. Carlos is one of the principals at Dynamic Consulting Engineers and is responsible for project management and design of street improvement projects, water and sewer improvement projects, preparation of grading and drainage plans and the preparation of hydrology and hydraulic reports. Mr. Beltran has substantial experience working in municipal projects throughout Imperial County. Carlos is very knowledgeable of the local agencies and Caltrans standards and specifications
Project Experience
New River Improvement Project – Calexico Reach, City of Calexico/CA Department of Water Resources, Calexico, CA. Construction Manager overseeing all construction activities of the New River Improvements Project. Construction Includes diversion structure, 8,200 LF of 72 inch diameter pipe, pump station, 5,000 LF of 16 inch diameter force main, outlet structure and grading of New River banks. Project administered by the City of Calexico and Funded by the California Department of Water Resources. Project Construction Cost $42,500,000.

City of El Centro Imperial Ave. Extension Phase 1 and Phase 2, El Centro, CA. Construction Manager, provided construction management and inspection services for all construction activities for both Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Project. Project included roadway extension from Interstate 8 to Dannenberg Drive. Project also included new sidewalks, driveways, curb and gutter, storm drain collection system, street lighting and a new signal light at Wake Ave. and Imperial Ave. Responsible for coordinating work within Caltrans Right of Way and coordinating work with IID energy and water department.

City of El Centro Jacaranda Gardens Street Improvements, El Centro, CA. Lead Designer for the design of New Bike Lanes along Waterman Ave, New Raised Median along Bradshaw Ave. and New Street Improvements at 12th Street between Pico Ave. and Oleander Ave.

Imperial County Clark Road Bridge, Heber CA, Lead Designer, Responsible for the design of the new 110 ft span Clark Road Bridge. Project included structural design of abutments, drilled piles, wing walls and bridge deck.

Prepared structural details and structural analysis. Project also included the design of a new four way stop at Clark Rd and Wiloughby Rd. Project included coordination with IID water department and local farmers.

Responsible for the preparation of plans, technical specification, cost estimates and bid documents.

Imperial County Niland Main Street Improvements Projects Phase1 and Phase 2, Niland CA, Lead Designer, Responsible for the design of Main Street Improvements for both Phase 1 and Phase 2. Improvements Included widening of Main Street, new curb and gutter, new driveways, sidewalks, spandrels, cross gutters and ADA ramps. Also prepared striping plan, temporary traffic control plan specifications and bid documents.

City of Brawley Ocotillo Springs Class II Bike Lanes and Sidewalks Installation, Brawley, CA. Lead Designer, responsible for the design of Class II Bike Lanes and New Sidewalk Improvements throughout many streets in the City of Brawley. Prepared plans, specifications, cost estimates and bid documents.

IID and CA Fish and Wildlife - Red Hill Bay Shallow Water Habitat Project, Salton Sea, CA. Project manager and lead designer. Designed shallow water ponds, berms, fresh water pump station, saline water pump station, desilting basins, mixing station, gravity pipelines and force main pipelines.

City of Imperial Plan Checking Services, Imperial, CA Plan Checker. Responsible for plan checking services to the City of Imperial for new housing developments and new commercial projects. Plan Checking services include review of street improvement plans, grading and drainage plans.

Education
B.S. Civil Engineering,
University of California Los
Angeles (UCLA)
Registrations
Professional Engineer, Civil,
CA, No. 69121
Years of Experience
25 years

DAVID BELTRAN, P.L.S.

Survey Manager
Mr. Beltran is a cofounder of Dynamic Consulting Engineers and a registered professional land surveyor with more than twenty years of experience in the industry. David has broad experience in coordinating survey services for largescale projects for private developments and local agencies. He is also experienced in the preparation of topographic surveys, Subdivision Maps, Record of Surveys, Right of Way Mapping and construction staking.

Mr. Beltran has substantial experience working in topographic survey projects in Imperial County. David also has substantial experience preparing record maps locally and is very knowledgeable of the County of Imperial guidelines.

Project Experience
County of Imperial, On Call Plan Check, Survey Maps Plan Checker, Mr. Beltran has been providing plan checking services to the County of Imperial for over ten years. Plan Checking services include review of records of survey, legal descriptions, tentative maps and parcel maps.

City of Imperial, On Call Plan Check, Survey Maps Plan Checker, Mr. Beltran is currently providing Survey Maps Plan Checking Services. Plan check includes review of records of survey, legal descriptions, tentative maps and parcel maps.

City of Calexico, On Call Plan Check, Survey Maps Plan Checker, Mr. Beltran is currently providing Survey Maps Plan Checking Services. Plan check includes review of records of survey, legal descriptions, tentative maps and parcel maps.

Survey Benchmark Elevation Adjustment Due to Earthquake Movement Project; FEMA-1911-DR Baja Earthquake; FEMA ID 025-99025-00 CalEMA ID 025-00000; County of Imperial Project No. 5212 EQ. (Imperial County, State of California) Responsible for the adjustment of the Primary GPS network of the Imperial County’s geodetic control system. The network consisted of 167 existing monuments. The existing survey monuments were correlated to the Continuous GPS (CGPS) and the California Real Time Network (CRTN) stations using California Spatial Reference Center (CSRC’s) and National Geodetic Survey (NGS) database. The final geodetic coordinates were presented on one datum; NAD83(2011), epoch of 2010.0.

Clark Road Bridge Emergency Replacement Over the Central Main Canal, Imperial County, CA. Prepared the topographical surveying, right of way mapping, new roadway design and structural design of bridge abutments, drilled piers and bridge deck.

N. International Avenue Improvement Project, City of Calipatria, CA. Prepared the preliminary design report, which included and identified design parameters, existing conditions, existing infrastructure, site topography, existing utilities, and hydrology and storm drain conditions. Prepare right of way maps.

City of Brawley Ocotillo Springs Class II Bike Lanes and Sidewalks Installation, Brawley CA. Design support.

Mr. Beltran prepared the topographic survey map and identified existing right of way and easements for this project.

Mr. Beltran also assisted with the design of the Class II Bike Lanes and New Sidewalk Improvements throughout many streets in the City of Brawley.

County of Imperial, Niland Main Street Improvements Projects Phase1 and Phase 2, Niland, CA, Design Support, Responsible for the field topographic survey and preparation of the topographic base map and right of way maps.

Construction Staking for Numerous Public Works Projects: Have been continuously providing construction staking for numerous public works projects in Imperial Valley including projects administered by the County of Imperial, City of Calexico, City of Brawley, City of Imperial and numerous water districts. Mr. Beltran been providing construction staking services in Imperial Valley for over 20 years.

Education
B.S. Civil Engineering, Cal
Poly Pomona
Registrations
Professional Land Surveyor,
CA, No. LS 8482
Years of Experience
23 years

FRANK FIORENZA, P.E.

Project Manager
Frank has 31 years combined experience, working as a P.E. for County of Imperial Department of Public Works, and the Imperial Irrigation District on a variety of road, bridge, landfill, municipal, water and drain canals, pipelining and structure projects within the County. He has coordinated with all local agencies, Caltrans, Bureau of Reclamation, and private sector developers in a wide range of civil engineering and construction projects. He has been involved in the planning, design and engineering, plan checking, construction inspection and management of projects under contract. He has expertise in obtaining grant funding, program management and final reporting and invoicing of federal and state funded transportation projects. With 19 years at County of Imperial as Deputy Director of Public Works-Engineering and 11 years at Imperial Irrigation as Principal Engineer, Frank is well versed in the broad base of civil engineering within the Imperial Valley, whether planning, design, engineering, plan checking, project development for road and street transportation improvements, subdivisions or utility relocations.

Mr. Fiorenza has substantial experience working in municipal projects throughout Imperial County. Frank is very knowledgeable of the local agencies, including Caltrans, County of Imperial and Imperial Irrigation District standards and specifications.

Project Experience
2022-Present, Dynamic Consulting Engineers, Inc– As a Project Manager, Mr. Fiorenza is responsible for coordination and design of improvement projects as well as construction management and inspections of capital improvements projects. Mr. Fiorenza was the Project Manager/RE for the two year construction Calexico New River Improvements Project with a construction budget of over 42 Million dollars. Mr. Fiorenza is currently providing Construction Management and Inspections Services for two street improvements projects in Calexico and one tank rehabilitation project for the City of Imperial. 2022-2011, Imperial Irrigation District– As Principal Engineer, supervised seven (7) engineers and technicians in the design, bidding, and construction/construction management of water department capital and customer projects. Typical projects include pipelining, canal lining, structure replacements, driveway access crossings.

Specialty projects included the Managed Marsh Phase 2 and 3 and technical support for IID General Services & Energy department for review, design and construction support of civil projects including parking lots, driveways, substation & generator pads. Coordinated with Energy department for distribution and transmission poles and pole lines for rehabilitation and new construction of energy facilities. Coordination with local cities, Caltrans, USBR Yuma Area Office on water infrastructure, Imperial Dam, and various transportation impacts to IID infrastructure. Reviewed private and other agency development projects for impacts to IID water canals and drain infrastructure. Provided technical support and review of agricultural development projects including impact assessment to local farmers. Provided technical support for IID operated and maintained bridges along the AllAmerican Canal. Reviewed and assigned conditions for IID encroachment permits for various public agency and private development permit applications. Assigned and reviewed engineering requests for proposals, engineering studies, design plans, calculations and projects for procurement, bidding, construction and provided oversight review of construction management by consultants.
1992-2011, County of Imperial Department of Public Works – As Deputy Director of Public WorksEngineering, managed and supervised the engineering section to provide plan checking/reviewing, design, bidding, procurement of consultants, construction management of public works/civil projects under construction.

Prepared County’s Design Guidelines Manual for adoption of standards for use within Imperial County. Served as acting Director of Public Works 8 months, served as Environmental Evaluation Committee member, Reviewed EIRs and Traffic Studies/Reports, made conditions of approval on wide variety of public and private development projects affecting County roads, bridges, transportation and solid waste sites, provided technical support and coordinated with County, State, Federal agencies on road/bridge transportation, solid waste and storm water issues within Imperial County. Served as main technical support to Director of Public Works.

Education
B.S. Civil Engineering, San
Diego State University
(SDSU; 1987
Registrations
Professional Engineer, Civil,
CA, No. 45683
Years of Professional
Experience
31 years

JOSE DENNIS, P.L.S.

Land Surveyor
Mr. Dennis is a new member of Dynamic Consulting Engineers, Inc and is a registered professional land surveyor with more than 19 years of experience in the industry. Mr. Dennis is responsible for the preparation of Records of Survey Maps, Parcel Maps, Final Maps, SB9, Lot Consolidation, Street dedication, Lot Mergers, Monument preservation, Easements, staking, and GPS field survey.

Project Experience
• Records of Surveys and Corner Records throughout Imperial County. • Numerous Parcel Maps
• Monument Preservations, Corner Records

MARK BAUTISTA
Project Engineer / Inspector
Mr. Bautista works as a civil designer, land surveyor and a project inspector.

Mr. Bautista has experience in civil engineering design for street improvement projects and land surveying.

Project Experience
• Calexico New River Project (42.5 Million Const.) Lead Inspector • Niland Main Street Design of Street Improvements
• IID Dam Sludge Replacement Project (16 Million Const.) Lead Inspector • IID Dam Gila Canal Headworks Project (6 Million Const.) Lead Inspector • El Centro LaBrucherie Ave Road Widening Project - Inspector

ROBERTO ROMO
Project Engineer / Inspector
Mr. Romo is a civil designer and a senior inspector. Mr. Romo has extensive experience in providing inspection services for irrigation canals and drains as well as street improvements, water, sewer and storm drain projects. Mr. Romo also has extensive experience in design of major construction projects such as underground utilities and street improvement projects.

Project Experience
• Calexico New River Project (42.5 Million Const.) - Project Inspector • El Centro Imperial Ave Extension Phase 1 and Phase 2- Inspector • City of Imperial Aten Road Bike Lane Design Project
• City of Imperial N Street Project Design of Street Improvements

MIGUEL VIZCARRA
Project Engineer / Inspector
Mr. Vizcarra works as a project engineer designer, land surveyor and a project inspector. Mr. Vizcarra has experience in civil engineering design for street improvement projects and land surveying. Mr. Vizcarra also has extensive experience in project inspections for road construction, road rehabilitation projects throughout the Imperial Valley.

Project Experience
• El Centro Alder Sewer (Aztec Engr) Replacement Project - Inspector • El Centro ATP Cycle Improvement Project (Aztec Engr) – Inspector • Ormat Niland Solar Power Plan Grading and Drainage Design • Project Inspector for Numerous County of Imperial Street Imps. Projects Education
Land Surveyor, Industrial
Engineer and Master of
Science in Computer
Systems.

Registrations
Professional Land Surveyor,
CA, No. LS 8865
Years of Experience: 19
Education
B.S. Civil Engineering, Cal
Poly Pomona
Years of Experience
22 years
Education
B.S. Civil Engineering,
UABC Mexicali
Years of Experience
12 years
Education
B.S. Civil Engineering, Cal
Poly Pomona
Years of Experience
14 years

SRINIVAS GOUNDLA, PE, PTOE
Senior Traffic Project Engineer

BACKGROUND
Srinivas (Srini) Goundla is a Senior Traffic Project Engineer experienced in providing traffic engineering/Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) expertise for planning, design and construction of transportation projects. He has extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local agency design standards, guidelines, rules and regulations acquired while working on transportation projects throughout the United States. Srini is very familiar with the project development process for public work projects, from planning to construction.

He has performed traffic design, transportation planning and traffic studies, transportation related research, and ITS design in Arizona, Texas and Missouri. His areas of expertise include ITS, traffic analysis and signal design, work zone traffic control, signing, and pavement marking. Srini is fluent in many engineering computer applications including highway capacity software, Synchro, and VISSIM. In addition, he has experience managing Traffic Management Center, Signal Operations and Lighting staff for the City of Chandler, City of Tempe, and the Missouri Department of Transportation District 4.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Engineering On-Call Services; El Centro, CA (City of El Centro): TYPSA is one of five consultants providing on-call engineering services to the City of El Centro. To date, TYPSA has delivered the following Task Orders:
• Active Transportation Plan (ATP) Cycle 5 Improvements Task Order: Traffic Engineer. This project includes the design of pedestrian HAWK crossings with associated ADA ramps and sidewalks, traffic calming devices (bulb outs, narrower traffic lanes), a new traffic signal in front of the City hospital and drainage improvements. This project posed challenges pertaining to existing drainage where the bulbouts/HAWKs were being placed and addressed existing intersection sight distance limitations where current standards were not met.

Coordination for new services were coordinated with the Imperial Irrigation District to ensure the new traffic signal and HAWK signals would have power service. Additional project features included designing all signals to be compatible with a future interconnect connection along Imperial Avenue. Underground infrastructure to tie into the future system was included with the TYPSA project. GPS controlled timing modules were added to the project in order to coordinate the new signals before the future interconnect project was constructed. Srini’s responsibilities included the design of pedestrian HAWK crossings, ADA ramps, sidewalks, traffic calming features, and a new traffic signal with full drainage coordination, IID utility coordination, and signal system compatibility for future interconnect and GPS-based timing.
4th Street – Cedar Avenue, Lockett Road Roundabout; Flagstaff, AZ (ADOT/City of Flagstaff): Traffic Engineer. Srini provided signing and marking engineering services on this project. The City of Flagstaff is using federal HSIP funds to assist with the design and construction of improvements at the 4th Street and Cedar Avenue/Lockett Road intersection. The intersection currently exists as a signalized four-legged intersection and is proposed to be revised into a roundabout configuration. This change in configuration is intended to improve safety for all modes of transportation as well as improve the functional Level of Service of the intersection.

EXPERIENCE
2021 - Present with TYPSA
18 Years with Other Firms

EDUCATION
MS Civil Engineering,
University of Memphis, 2003
BS Civil Engineering Sri
Venkateswara University,
1999

REGISTRATIONS
2006 / Professional Engineer /
Arizona #45911
2020 / Professional Engineer /
Texas #137550
2006 / Professional Traffic
Operations Engineer, ITE,
#2026

AFFILIATIONS
Institute of Transportation
Engineers
Intelligent Transportation
Systems of Arizona

CITY OF EL CENTRO PROPOSAL FOR ON CALL SERVICES FOR “CIVIL ENGINEERING - GENERAL” 22 Mr. Peter LaBrucherie, PE, GE
Vice President/Principal Geotechnical Engineer
El Centro, CA
Mr. LaBrucherie has ten (10) years of experience in the geotechnical field, having performed geotechnical investigations in the Coachella and Imperial Valleys. His field experience includes logging of soil borings and exploratory trenches, collection and documentation of soil samples, collection of field geotechnical data, and soils testing. Mr. LaBrucherie is also experienced in Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, soil infiltration and percolation testing, soil compaction testing, concrete testing, geopier installation inspection, and rebar inspection.

Mr. LaBrucherie is a registered professional engineer in California.

Mr. Steven K. Williams, PG, CEG
Senior Engineering Geologist
El Centro, CA
Mr. Williams is an engineering geologist with over thirty (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.

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

Mr. Julian Avalos, PE, GE
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
El Centro, CA
Mr. Avalos has over twenty-five (25) years of experience in the geotechnical field, having performed geotechnical investigations throughout Mexico, Mexico City, and in the Mexicali and Imperial Valleys. His field experience includes logging of soil borings and exploratory trenches, collection and documentation of soil samples, collection of field geotechnical data, and soils testing. Mr. Avalos is also responsible for preparing computer-generated slope stability analysis, liquefaction analysis, and subsequent writing of geotechnical reports for transmission lines, substations, bridges, pipelines, canals, reservoirs, residential subdivisions, schools, geothermal power plants, public works facilities, and water and wastewater treatment facilities. Mr. Avalos has also provided construction management for soil cement channel and Caltrans highway improvements. Mr. Avalos is a registered professional engineer in California and Arizona and a registered geotechnical engineer in California.

CITY OF EL CENTRO PROPOSAL FOR ON CALL SERVICES FOR “CIVIL ENGINEERING - GENERAL” 23 EMPLOYEE COUNT AND STAFF AVAILABILITY
Dynamic Consulting Engineers, Inc.

Employee Count by Title and Discipline
Title/Discipline Count
Licensed Professional Engineers 2
Licensed Professional Surveyors 2
Project Engineers/Surveyors 7
CAD and Survey Technicians 3
Administrative/Office/Clerical 2
TOTAL 16
Staff Availability
Staff Name Title Education Office
Location
Expected
Availability
Carlos Beltran,
P.E
Project Manager/Lead
Designer
UCLA
Civil Engineering
Imperial,
CA
50%
Frank Fiorenza,
P.E.

Project Manager San Diego State University
Civil Engineering
Imperial,
CA
50%
David Beltran,
P.L.S
Project Manager/Land
Surveyor
Cal Poly Pomona
Civil Engineering
Imperial,
CA
50%
Jose Dennis,
P.L.S
Land Surveyor Cetys Mexicali
Industrial Engineering
Imperial,
CA
50%
Mark Bautista Project
Engineer/Inspector
Cal Poly Pomona
Civil Engineering
Imperial,
CA
80%
Roberto Romo Project
Engineer/Inspector
Cal Poly Pomona
Civil Engineering
Imperial,
CA
80%
Miguel Vizcarra Project
Engineer/Inspector
UABC Mexicali
Civil Engineering
Imperial,
CA
100%
Sam Silva Project Engineer Aerial
Drone Survey Pilot
Cal Poly Pomona, Masters
Degree in Mathematics
Imperial,
CA
100%
Isacc Gutierrez Project
Engineer/Designer
Long Beach State University
Civil Engineering
Imperial,
CA
100%
Francisco
Mayoral, EIT,
LSIT
GIS Analyst/ /Aerial
Drone Survey Pilot
Instituto Tecnologico de
Mexicali
Industrial Engineering
Imperial,
CA
50%
Luis Sanchez Project Engineer/Field
Survey
Instituto Tecnologico De
Mazatlan, Civil Engineering
Imperial,
CA
50%
Carlos Jimenez Field Survey Imperial Valley College Imperial 50% Berenice F. Valle Project Coordinator National University Masters of Forensic Science
Imperial,
CA
25%
Camila Beltran CAD Technician Currently Attending
University of Arizona
Imperial,
CA
50%
Joseph Enders Field Survey Imperial Valley College Imperial, CA
25%

CITY OF EL CENTRO PROPOSAL FOR ON CALL SERVICES FOR “CIVIL ENGINEERING - GENERAL” 24 DCE’S PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Dynamic Consulting Engineers, Inc. staff has extensive experience working on Capital Improvement Projects for local public agencies throughout Imperial Valley. Our professional engineers and project management team is very knowledgeable of the local standards and specifications. *CITY OF EL CENTRO PROJECT EXPERIENCE

BUCKLIN PARK RETAINING WALL AND VETERANS MEMORIAL IMPROVEMENTS, EL CENTRO CA. DCE is currently providing engineering design services for this project. The project includes the design of new retaining walls for the existing ponds. The existing retaining walls are deteriorating and have started collapsing. DCE is preparing structural engineering details for the new retaining walls. DCE is also preparing the design of a new walkway to the existing Veterans Memorial.

JACARANDA GARDENS AHSC GRANT BIKE LANES AND STREE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, EL CENTRO CA. DCE is currently providing engineering design services for this project. The project includes the design of Class III bike lanes along Waterman Ave. and Villa Way. The project also includes design of street improvements to Bradshaw Ave. These improvements include installing new raised mediums, new left turn lanes, new bike lanes and re-stripping of Bradshaw Ave. This project also includes design of new street improvements for 12th St. These improvements include design of new roadway section, new curb and gutter, new sidewalks, new driveways, new cross gutters, road striping and street lighting.

PUMP STATION NO. 2 RELOCATION PROJECT AT WAKE AVE. AND LaBRUCHERIE AVE., EL CENTRO CA. DCE prepared engineering design plans,
technical specifications and cost estimates for this project.

Design included a new pump station and a 19 ft deep wet well at the intersection of Wake Ave. and LaBrucherie Ave.

The project included the design of a 12 inch diameter
force main along LaBrucherie Ave. This project also
included the design of a 24 inch diameter sewer collection system along Wake Ave. The depth of the new sewer
collection pipe ranged between 18 ft to 22 ft in depth.

DCE prepared buoyancy force calculations for all manholes and for the new wet well.

CITY OF EL CENTRO PROPOSAL FOR ON CALL SERVICES FOR “CIVIL ENGINEERING - GENERAL” 25 El CENTRO TOWNCENTER STREET IMPROVEMENTS DESIGN, EL CENTRO CA. DCE prepared plans, specifications and cost estimates and completed the construction management for the project. DCE prepared the design plans and specifications for water distribution system, sanitary sewer collection system, storm water collection system, street improvements plans, street rehabilitation plans, traffic signal lights at the intersection of 8th Street and Cruickshank.

The striping and signage plans and SWPPP
were prepared and inspected by DCE. The
specifications were prepared per City of El
Centro and Economic Development
Administration requirements. DCE assisted
the City of El Centro with coordination and
preparation of encroachment permits
application with IID to relocate existing
overhead power lines. DCE also coordinated
with dry utilities the design and installation of
gas lines, cable and underground power. DCE
also prepared the contract and bid documents
and assisted the city during the bidding process
IMPERIAL AVE. EXTENSION PHASE 1 AND PHASE 2 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTIONS, EL CENTRO CA. DCE provided construction management and inspections for this project. Our services included full time inspections during construction of both phases. Our inspectors oversaw the grading operations and construction of the off ramp slopes, installation of underground utilities, installation of class II base, asphalt concrete pavement, construction of new sidewalks, curb and gutter, driveways, new signal light, new streetlights and road striping.

DCE inspectors assured the city that all construction met the project plans and specifications.

DCE project manager assisted the city with project coordination, scheduling, submittals, RFI's and contractor payment applications. DCE used aerial drone surveys to calculate earthwork volumes. DCE flew the project site weekly to update earthwork volumes. The earthwork calculations by aerial drone survey assisted in calculating the pay applications in bid items that included earthwork volume quantities.

CITY OF EL CENTRO PROPOSAL FOR ON CALL SERVICES FOR “CIVIL ENGINEERING - GENERAL” 26 LaBRUCHERIE ROAD CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTIONS BETWEEN BARBARA WORTH DR. AND ORANGE AVE., EL CENTRO CA. DCE provided construction management and inspections for this project. Our services included full time inspections during construction.

Our inspectors oversaw demolition operations, earthwork and grading, installation of water line, sewer manholes repairs, installation of class II base, asphalt concrete pavement, construction of new sidewalks, curb and gutter, driveways, new signal light, new streetlights and road striping. DCE inspectors assured the city that all construction met the project plans and specifications. DCE project manager assisted the city with project coordination, scheduling, submittals, RFI's and contractor payment applications.

CITY OF EL CENTRO LAND SURVEY AND SURVEY MAPS PLAN CHECK PROJECTS • Gomez Park Legal Description
• El Centro Library IID Conduits Legal Description
• Imperial Avenue Quit Claim Legal Description and Plat Map • LaBrucherie Road Record of Survey
• Imperial Avenue Extension Right of Way Documents
• Numerous Survey Maps Plan Checks
*CITY OF CALEXICO PROJECT EXPERIENCE

ENGINEERING DESIGN PROJECTS

ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS PHASE I, PHASE II AND PHASE III AT VARIOUS ALLEYS AND ROADS, CALEXICO CA. DCE prepared engineering design plans, technical specifications and cost estimates for this project. As part of a Grant from Imperial County Air Pollution Control Department for dust mitigation, the City of Calexico placed asphalt concrete and class II base for numerous alleys and streets. DCE prepared the field and aerial survey for every alley (over 20 alleys) and several streets. DCE prepared improvements plans which included removal of existing driveways and installation of new driveways, curb and gutters, ADA ramps and class II base.

CITY OF EL CENTRO PROPOSAL FOR ON CALL SERVICES FOR “CIVIL ENGINEERING - GENERAL” 27 NEW RIVER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – CALEXICO REACH, CITY OF CALEXICO/CA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, CALEXICO, CA. Construction Manager overseeing all construction activities of the New River Improvements Project. Construction Includes diversion structure, 8,200 LF of 72 inch diameter pipe, pump station, 5,000 LF of 16 inch diameter force main, outlet structure and grading of New River banks. DCE is currently providing three full time inspectors and two project managers.

Project administered by the City of Calexico and Funded by the California Department of Water Resources. Project Construction Cost $42,500,000.

5th STREET AND GRANT AVE. WATER MAINS IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, CALEXICO CA. DCE prepared engineering design plans, technical specifications and cost estimates for this project.

Design included the installation of approximately 1,700 ft of 24-inch diameter water pipeline along Pierce Ave and 5th Street. DCE assisted the City in obtaining the permit with the Southern Pacific Railroad for crossing the railroad with the new water line. The project also included the design of a new 12 inch water line along Grant Ave. DCE also prepared a detailed traffic control plan and detour plan.
2ND STREET, DOOL AVE. AND BEACH AVE. WATER PIPELINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT , CALEXICO CA. DCE prepared engineering design plans, technical specifications and cost estimates for this project. Design included the installation of approximately 7,200 ft of 8-inch diameter water pipeline, new fire hydrants, connections to existing water lines and installation of new service laterals. DCE also prepared a detailed traffic control plan and detour plan. DCE also prepared the erosion control plan for this project. 36” DIAM. WATER METER AND VAULT AND THE CITY OF CALEXICO WATER TREATMENT PLANT PROJECT, CALEXICO CA. DCE prepared engineering design plans, technical specifications and cost estimates for the construction of new 30 inch diameter electromagnetic sensor/meter.

DCE prepared piping plan including bypass and 36 inch diameter HP-350 Pratt Butterfly Valves.

DCE also prepared the structural details for the concrete vault. DCE assisted the City with RFI’s and submittals during bidding and construction.

CITY OF EL CENTRO PROPOSAL FOR ON CALL SERVICES FOR “CIVIL ENGINEERING - GENERAL” 28 CITY OF CALEXICO COLE ROAD AND VAN DE GRAAFF SIGNAL PROJECT, CALEXICO CA. DCE designed a traffic signal project for the City of Calexico. Project is located within Caltrans right of way at Hwy 111. Project included design of signalized intersection, street improvements, striping plan and traffic control plans. Project required approval by City of Calexico and Caltrans. DCE assisted the City with the Caltrans encroachment permit.

CALEXICO ENGINEERING PLAN CHECKING SERVICES
• Sun Community Bank Site Grading and Improvements
• Chick Fil A Site Grading and Improvements
• Jack In the Box Site Grading and New Improvements
• New Warehouse at Town Center Grading and Improvements • Spud Moreno Street
• 363 Second Street Commercial Building Grading and Improvements • Walmart Gas Station Grading, Site Improvements and Retention Basin • Plan Check Alley Improvements Project
• Grand Plaza Phase 2 Power Center Grading and Site Improvements • 2
nd Street Bridge Roadway Improvements

CALEXICO SURVEY PLAN CHECKING SERVICES
• Oasis Palms Final Map
• Tentative Parcel Map 310 Camacho Road
• Lot Line Adjustment No, 2023-02
• Parcel Map Waiver No. 2022-30
• Lot Merger 1101 Paulin Ave.
• Parcel Map Cole and Van De Graff
• Grand Plaza Phase 2 Power Center
• Sunset Subdivision Maps
• Lot Meger Town Center Lots
• Lot Line Adjustment Town Center Subdivision
*COUNTY OF IMPERIAL PROJECT EXPERIENCE
IMPERIAL COUNTY NILAND MAIN STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS PHASE 1 AND PHASE 2, NILAND CA, Lead Designer, Responsible for the design of Main Street Improvements for both Phase 1 and Phase 2. Improvements Included widening of Main Street, new curb and gutter, new driveways, sidewalks, spandrels, cross gutters and ADA ramps. Also prepared striping plan, temporary traffic control plan specifications and bid documents.

KALIN ROAD BRIDGE STREET IMPROVEMENTS - BRIDGE NO. 58C0100. DCE prepared engineering design plans including the vertical curve for the newly designed road over the Kalin Road Bridge at the New River. DCE performed the field topographic survey, prepared the base map, grading, drainage and improvement plans. Project was recently completed.

CITY OF EL CENTRO PROPOSAL FOR ON CALL SERVICES FOR “CIVIL ENGINEERING - GENERAL” 29 IMPERIAL COUNTY CLARK ROAD BRIDGE, HEBER CA, Lead Designer, Responsible for the design of the new 110 ft span Clark Road Bridge. Project included structural design of abutments, drilled piles, wing walls and bridge deck. Prepared structural details and structural analysis. Project also included the design of a new four way stop at Clark Rd and Wiloughby Rd. Project included coordination with IID water department and local farmers. Responsible for the preparation of plans, technical specification, cost estimates and bid documents.

COUNTY OF IMPERIAL LIST OF ENGINEERING DESING PROJECTS:
• SB1 Gateway Road Rehabilitation Project
• Brawley Old Highway 111 Road Rehabilitation Project
• Ogilby Road Drainage Washes Crossing Improvements
• Salton City LTA Phase 3 Street Improvements
• Azure Road (Salton City) Drainage Wash Road Repair Project • Weist Lake Boat Launching Facility, Site Improvements, Grading, Drainage and Ramada Shade Design
• Winterhaven Public Safety Facility, Site Grading, Improvements and Structural Design • 9
th Street Parking Lot Design at County Administrative Building • Washout Road Repair at Dalton and Dolphin Road.

COUNTY OF IMPERIAL LIST OF ENGINEERING PLAN CHECK PROJECTS:
• Heberwood Estates Subdivision, Grading, Utilities and Street Improvements Plan Check. • Gateway Maggio Rd Building Site Grading and Improvements. • Westside Main Canal Bridge Roadway.
• Emory Airstrip Extension Site and Runway Improvements. • Gateway Maggio Road Street Improvements.
• Drew Solar Substation Site Grading and Improvements.
• Imperial County Landfill Extension Site Grading and Improvements. • Southern California Gas Company Gas Lines Design Plans Review and Plan Check • Titan Solar Project Site Grading and Improvements.
• All American Grain Bridge Plan Check Review.
• Drew Solar Power Generating Plant Site Grading and Improvements. • Wisteria Solar Power Generating Plant Site Grading and Improvements. • Hells Kitchen ell Pads 3 and 4 Site Grading and Improvements.

CITY OF EL CENTRO PROPOSAL FOR ON CALL SERVICES FOR “CIVIL ENGINEERING - GENERAL” 30 COUNTY OF IMPERIAL LIST OF LAND SURVEY PROJECTS:
• Prepared Forrester Road Bridge Record of Survey.
• Prepared Picacho Road Bridge Corner Record.
• Prepared School Verde Road Bridge Record of Survey.
• Prepared Sperber Road Corner Record.
• Prepared Rice Road Record of Survey.
• Prepared Niland Waste Water Treatment Plant Record of Survey. • Prepared Cole Road Right of Way Maps
• Prepared County Airport Record of Survey.
• Numerous County Records of Survey Plan Check Review.
• Numerous Parcel Map Plan Check Review.
• Numerous Corner Records Plan Check Review.
• Numerous Lot Line Adjustment Plan Check Review
• Numerous Lot Merger Plan Check Review.
*OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCIES PROJECT EXPERIENCE
CITY OF IMPERIAL LIST OF ENGINEERING DESING PROJECTS:
• Aten Road and Imperial Ave 21” Diameter Sewer Collection System Design • Claypool Pump Station Wet Well Design, 12 ft diameter and 20 ft deep. • Aten Road Bicycle Lane Design Project from Dogwood Road to Clark Road. • N Street Preparation of Street Improvement Planks.
• Aten and Cross Intersection Signal Light Improvements. Prepared street improvements and timing sheets.

CITY OF IMPERIAL LIST OF LAND SURVEY PROJECTS:
• Prepared Water Treatment Plant Record of Survey.
• Prepared Waste Water Treatment Plant Record of Survey. • Davis Subdivision Record of Survey
• Right of Way Deeds at Aten and LaBrucherie
• Easement Acquisition for Water and Sewer
CITY OF BRAWLEY LIST OF ENGINEERING DESING PROJECTS:
• Ocotillo Springs Bike Lanes, Sidewalks and Driveway Improvements. • Allen Street Flowline Design
• Brawley Public Works Yard Structural Shades
• Brawley Waste Water Treatment Plant Structural Shades • Wildcat Drive Design from Walmart to Dogwood Road.

CITY OF BRAWLEY LIST OF LAND SURVEY PROJECTS:
• Wildcat Dr. Right of Way Description.
• Parcel Map 05-01 Eastern Avenue
• Adams Park Subdivision Track Map No. 16-03

CITY OF EL CENTRO PROPOSAL FOR ON CALL SERVICES FOR “CIVIL ENGINEERING - GENERAL” 31 DCE LOCAL FIRM AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
DCE opened its doors in Imperial County back in February of 2008. DCE has been a very succesful local engineering and land surveying firm. The project owners are local and attended Kenndy Middle School and Central Union High School in El Centro before attending College.

DCE is proud to say that all of our engineers, surveyors and office staff live and grew up in the Imperial Valley. One hundred percent of the contracts that go to DCE is spent locally.

DCE is very greatful of the entire Imperial Valley Community. Local Public Agencies and Local Developers have been great to DCE and DCE likes to give back to the Communinty. DCE has donated work and continues to donate work to local entities and non profit organizations. The following is a list of some of the projects DCE has donated 100% of the engineering and surveying work with not a dollar charged to the project or non profit agency:
• Imperial County Veterans Memorial Project – Eagle Scout Project at Imperial County Airport. DCE donated 100% of the structural plans and details, site survey, mapping, and construction staking for the parking lot and memorial. DCE also donated all seals of the military branches installed wihin the wall of the memorial. Estimated Cost of Donated Work:
$16,500.00
• Imperial Valley Desert Museum – Parking Lot Improvements DCE designed the road leading to the parking lot of the museum and prepared the parking lot improvement plans.

DCE donated 100% of the field topographic survey, road
improvements, parking lot improvements, drainage analysis, cost estimate and construction staking. Estimated Cost of Donated Work: $19,700.00
• Imperial Valley 9/11 Memorial at Imperial Valley Fairgrounds – IV 9/11 Committee DCE designed the currently under construction 9/11 Memorial at the fairgrounds. DCE donated 100% of the field topographic survey, base map, general and structural engineering. Estimated Cost of Donated Work: $23,500.00 • Saint Mary’s School, El Centro – Basketball/Volleyball Courts DCE donated all the labor for the installation of the new tiles for the baskeball and volleyball courts. Estimated Cost of Donated Work: $6,500.00
• Vincent Memorial Catholic High School – Site and Drainage Improvements Due to the recent September 18th 2025 flooding in Calexico CA, the high school flooded. Storm water got into the new class rooms and gymnasium. DCE is donating 100% of all survey and engineering work to the school for site improvements to prevent future floodings within the school. DCE performed the field survey and is currently analyzing the drainage issues. Estimated Cost of Donated Work: $35,000.00

CITY OF EL CENTRO PROPOSAL FOR ON CALL SERVICES FOR “CIVIL ENGINEERING - GENERAL” 32 REFERENCES
REFERENCE /CLIENT: CONTACT INFORMATION: SERVICES PROVIDED:

1. City of Calexico
Department of Public
Worls
549 Pierce Avenue
Calexico CA, 92231
Jesus Villegas,
Public Works Director/City Engineer
(760) 768-2160
Email: [email protected]
Liliana Falomir
Public Works Manager
(760) 768-2160
Email: [email protected]
DCE has been providing
On Call Civil
Engineering, Land
Surveying and Plan
Checking Services Since
2016

2. County of Imperial
Public Works
Department
155 S. 11th Street
El Centro, CA 92243
John Gay, P.E.

Public Works Director
(760) 482-4462
Email: [email protected]
DCE has been providing
On Call Civil
Engineering, Land
Surveying and Plan
Checking Services Since
2012

3. City of Imperial
420 South Imperial Ave.

Imperial, CA 92251
David Dale, P.E, P.L.S
Public Services Director
(760) 355-3336
Email: [email protected]
DCE has been providing
On Call Civil
Engineering, Land
Surveying and Plan
Checking Services Since
2013

ADDENDUMS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
DCE has received and reviewed the following addendums:
• Addendum No. 1 – received 9/17/2025
• Addendum No. 2 – received 10/1/2025
STATEMENT REGARDING LITIGATION HISTORY:

Dynamic Consulting Engineers, Inc (DCE) has no history of any litigation. DCE, Aztec Engineering and Landmark Consultants do not have any recent or pending litigation that would affect or impact our ability to provide professional services to the City of El Centro.

STATEMENT REGARDING EXISTING OF POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST:

DCE assures there are no conflicts of interest with the City of El Centro, the existing projects or the existing clients DCE has contracted with. Should DCE have any interest in a private project in any way, DCE will notify the City in writing and not participate on behalf of the City.

STATEMENT REGARDING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO:

DCE has contracted with the City in a past project and is willing to accept the terms and conditions of the City of El Centro as stated in previous Agreements of Professional Services.

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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)
X
X
8/28/2025
Carlos Beltran, P.E.

Dynamioc Consulting Engineers, 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 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
X
X
09/19/2025
(SIGNATURE OF CONSULTANT)
TYPSA, Inc.

Tim Mahon, PE, Vice President

Landmark Consultants

Exhibit B- Fee Schedule

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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