Fairfield City Council
December 17, 2024

Andy Smith, PE
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ndy Smith has performed a wide variety of planning and design work for numerous water and wastewater treatment facilities for agencies in California and Oregon. His treatment facility experience includes master planning and predesign, detailed design and cost estimating, and engineering services during construction. His treatment expertise includes preliminary treatment, clarification, filtration, disinfection, chemical storage and metering, pumping stations, solids handling, and dewatering. He has worked on treatment facilities with capacities ranging from <1 mgd to 40 mgd.

EXPERIENCE

TREATMENT FACILITY PLANNING AND DESIGN
North Bay Regional Water Treatment Plant Sludge Lagoon Decant Structure Improvements, City of Fairfield, CA: Project Engineer for the design of replacement lagoon decant structures for sedimentation sludge lagoons at the NBRWTP. Prepared detailed design drawings and specifications to facilitate phased replacement of the structures over two fiscal year periods. N ew weir gates will improve operability and provide greater control over return of lagoon supernatant.

North Bay Regional Water Treatment Plant Ozone System Improvements, City of Fairfield, CA: Project Manager and Principal Designer for the design of $3 million improvements to an existing ozone system. Improvements to the 40 -mgd surface water treatment facility included new ozone generators capable of producing ozone gas at 10 - 12% by weight to replace the 30-year-old generators that produced five to six percent by weight; modifications to the ozone gas diffuser grids within the plan’s existing pre -ozone contactors; and replacement of aging residual ozone destruct units. Improvements to the ozone generators and configuration of the gas diffuser grids improved gas transfer and dispersion and addressed a range of plant flow rates and ozone demand conditions related to the variable blends of surface water from two sources with significantly different ozone demand and DBP precursor characteristics.

North Bay Regional Water Treatment Plant Laboratory Improvement Project, Cities of Fairfield and Vacaville, CA: Project Engineer. West Yost designed a complete remodel of the NBRWTP’s existing 1,500 square foot water quality laboratory. Improvements are being implemented to the lab to better align the layout with the work being performed in the laboratory; eliminate unnecessary and outdated analytical equipment; and modernize the countertops, cabinets, and lighting. West Yost worked collaboratively with exi sting laboratory and operations staff in a series of workshops to determine the Cities’ needs and develop a preferred layout. Design challenges included extensive modifications to the laboratory’s original HVAC and plumbing systems, including working around a complex existing process water & drain piping manifold designed to provide process water to various online, in-lab water quality instruments.

Water Treatment Plant Alternatives Evaluation, City of Vacaville, CA: Project Manager for a screening-level evaluation of options for increasing the City of Vacaville’s surface water treatment capabilities, which are currently limited to seasonal, intermittent operation of a nominal 12 MGD diatomaceous earth treatment facil ity. West Yost’s work includes development and evaluation of candidate treatment trains for Solano Project Staff Title: Principal Engineer II
Office Location: Sacramento, CA
Years of Experience: 19
Years with West Yost: 16
Professional Registrations
 Professional Civil Engineer, California
No. 74673
Education
 BS, Civil Engineering, University of
California, Davis
Professional Affiliations
 California Water Environment
Association
 Central Valley Clean Water Association
 American Water Works Association

Andy Smith, PE
2 water from Lake Berryessa / Putah South Canal, candidate treatment facility sites and configurations for a WTP providing between 15 and 25 MGD of finished water a buildout, and planning level facility costs and implementation schedules. The results of these evaluations will inform City-wide water master planning work being conducted by West Yost, and will provide valuable reference points as the Cities and Vacaville and Fairfield examine potential future expansions of the nearby North Bay Regional WTP, which currently sends up to 13.3 MGD of treated surface water to Vacaville.

Davis-Woodland Water Supply Project, Woodland-Davis Clean Water Agency, CA: Staff Engineer for a large regional water supply project serving the cities of Davis and Woodland. Responsibilities include planning and pre-design for an 80 cfs raw water intake facility on the Sacramento River; hydraulic and present worth analyses of alternative large diameter raw and treated water transmission mains; predesign a nd site layout for a new 30 mgd water treatment facility; development of detailed construction and life cycle project cost estimates for all project facilities; development of p reliminary PG&E electric service requirements for raw water intake and regional treatment facility; coordination of geotechnical investigations f or intake and pipeline facilities; and development of technical documents for RFP of design-build-operate proposals for an estimated $270 million project. Andy also served as owner liason during all phases of the new W TP’s acceptance testing period prior to and during initial delivery of treated water to the Cities.

Program Management and Design Services for Surface Water Supply Project, Stanislaus Regional Water Authority (SRWA), Ceres, CA: Pre-Design Task Lead and Assistant Program Manager for a project to define and manage implementation of a $224 million project to deliver a new treated surface water supply to serve the Cities of Turlock and Ceres. West Yost was selected in 2016 to manage development of a regional Surface Water Supply Project that will include raw water conveyance facilities, a treatment plant, and treated water transmission mains to bring water to each City’s distribution system. Andy’s responsibilities included source water quality characterization, evaluation of treatment process alternatives, planning for a new water quality laboratory, planning for the development of and testing of an existing infiltration gallery facility, design of pumping and distribution facilities, engineering support of SRWA’s environmental consultant, permitting and utilities coordination, construction cost estimating, bidability and constructability reviews, preparation of life-c ycle cost evaluations, and development of detailed technical procurement documents for the solicitation and evaluation of design-build proposals. Andy’s responsibilities during the design-build period included overall coordination of design deliverable reviews, review of key equipment and material submittals, weekly coordination with on-site CM and resident engineers, and planning and oversight of commissioning and acceptance testing.

Ozone Improvements Project, Waterman Water Treatment Plant, Fairfield, CA: Project Engineer for the detailed design phase of this project to upgrade the existing liquid oxygen (LOX) storage and ozone generation systems at a 30 mgd surface water treatment plant. The project included replacement of a LOX delivery truck connection equipment, a 12,000-gallon LOX storage tank, two existing 5,000 cf/hr vaporizers, and associated valving and pressure regulation equipment. The project also included replacement of three existing power supply units (PSUs) for three existing 300 pounds per day (ppd) ozone generators and installation of a new closed loop cooling w ater skid to serve the new PSUs. In order to compress the construction schedule, the design team worked with the City and major equipment manufacturers t o execute a pre-procurement agreement which locked in pricing and allowed the manufacturer t o begin the shop submittal process ahead of bidding the project.

Summit Water Treatment Plant Filter Facility Design, San Gabriel Valley Water Company, Rialto, CA: Project Engineer for design of new granular media filters at an existing 20 MGD surface water treatment plant. Up to three new filters are being designed to replace filtration capacity that will be lost when existing 1980s-era diatomaceous earth filters are removed from service and demolished. Filters are being designed to accommodate multiple media t ypes and configurations that are being piloted to substantiate 1) filter loading rates at levels greater than 6 gpm/SF, and 2) the ability of the filters to provide adequate polishing of DBP precursor materials ahead of final disinfection. Project challenges include an extremely constrained site for which vertical shoring will be required to avoid undermining and/or promoting differential settlement in nearby structures. Upon construction of new filters, existing granular media filters will be retrofitted to match new media configuration.

Filter Improvements and Chlorine Conversion Project, City of Pittsburg, CA: Principal Designer for chemical system modifications at a 32-mgd drinking water treatment facility transitioning from gaseous chlorine to liquid sodium hypochlorite. Improvements include a new bulk chemical storage facility f eaturing 20,000 gallons of 12.5% sodium hypochlorite and 3,200 gallons of 15% hydrochloric acid; new peristaltic metering pumps for sodium hypochlorite; m odifications to an existing chlorine dioxide generation system currently utilizing gaseous chlorine and liquid sodium chlorite; and new chemical injection vaults and dispersion systems throughout the WTP. In conjunction with a new granular media filter facility, the estimated construction cost is over $40 million, with construction slated to begin in early 2024.

RiverArc Regional Water Supply Project, Placer County Water Agency, Auburn, CA: Deputy Project Manager for Phase 1 of a new regional water supply project intended to increase water supply reliability in Sacramento and Placer Counties while providing environmental benefits to the Lower American River watershed.

Whitney Sandelin, PE
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hitney Sandelin is a civil engineer with a background in treatment facility planning, design, and program management. She has held key owner’s advisor responsibilities on West Yost’s largest collaborative delivery projects, including regional water supply and treatment projects using both fixed pri ce and progressive design-build procurement models. Her experience also includes regulatory compliance assistance, on -site jar testing, planning and preliminary design studies, detailed design services, and construction phase services.

EXPERIENCE
Program Management for Surface Water Supply Project, Stanislaus Regional Water Authority, CA: Permitting and regulatory compliance lead for a project to define and manage implementation of a $224 million project to deliver a new surface water supply to serve the Cities of Turlock and Ceres. Tasks included procuring permits and coordinating compliance with federal, state, and local regulations for the construction of raw water conveyance facilities, the new water treatment plant, and treated water transmission mains.

In addition, Whitney was involved in the water treatment plant pre-design effort, including the evaluation of treatment process alternatives and development of costs. During the design-build period, Whitney’s responsibilities included coordination of design deliverable reviews, review of key equipment and material submittals, coordination with on-site CM and resident engineers, and planning and oversight of commissioning and acceptance testing.

Owner’s Representative Services, Well 80; Wells 81, 82, and 83; and Well 84, Sacramento Suburban Water District, C A: Whitney serves as the Deputy Program Manager for the Sacramento Suburban Water District (SSWD) for the construction of three new monitoring wells and four new groundwater wells and associated pumping and treatment facilities. The projects are being constructed under a progressive d esign-build project delivery process. As the Owner’s Representative, West Yost is representing SSWD in the contracting and management of the progressive design-build team. West Yost is also lead in the development of CEQA documents for several of the project sites, is preparing the preliminary site plan for one of the three facilities, assisting with contracting and contract management, providing design review, and providing construction management and inspection services.

RWCF Modifications Progressive Design-Build, Stockton, CA: Owner’s Advisor / Assistant Project Manager for $220 million of improvements including secondary treatment, filtration, UV disinfection, and personnel buildings. Whitney’s responsibilities include participating in construction progress meetings to monitor progress and represent the City’s interests, reviewing and providing feedback on design submittals and requests for clarification, preparing quarterly Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) and State Revolving Fund (SRF) reports, and assisting in change order negotiation.

Construction began in September 2019 and will continue through 2024.

Public Utilities Master Plan, City of Fairfield, CA: Project Engineer for the water treatment plant and regulatory portions of Fairfield’s first citywide master plan. For each of the City’s two water treatment plants, West Yost developed a historical water quality characterization and treatment performance assessment, a detailed condition assessment, a hydraulic evaluation, an evaluation of facility expansion al ternatives, and a Staff Title: Senior Engineer II
Office Location: Sacramento, CA
Years of Experience: 10
Years with West Yost: 9
Professional Registrations
 Professional Civil Engineer,
California No. 86703
Education
 MS, Civil/Environmental Engineering,
University of the Pacific
 BA, University of California, Berkeley
Professional Affiliations
 California Water Environment
Association
 International Ozone Association
 American Water Works Association

Whitney Sandelin, PE

2 prioritized capital improvement program. Anticipated treatment challenges include reduction of disinfection byproduct precurs ors, optimization of treatment chemicals, and potential intensification of existing processes to increase treatment capacity witho ut constructing new basins. West Yost summarized the water treatment plants’ compliance status with existing regulatory requirements, and recommended actions to prepare the City for compliance with anticipated upcoming regulations.

North Bay Regional WTP Ozone System Improvements, City of Fairfield, CA : Project Engineer for the preliminary design and detailed design of improvements to the North Bay Regional WTP’s existing ozone system. Improvements to the 40 -mgd surface water treatment facility include: installation of new ozone generators capable of pr oducing ozone gas at 10-12% by weight to replace existing, 30-year-old generators that produce ozone gas at 5 -6% by weight; and modifications to the ozone gas diffuser grids within the WTP’s existing pre -ozone contactors, to improve gas transfer and dispersion for the range of ozone gas flow rates associated with both the lowest anticipated ozone dosages (1 mg/L) and low plant flow rates and the maximum anticipated ozone dosage (as high as 4 mg/L) when the North Bay Regional Water Treatment Plant is operating at its design capacity. Improvements to the ozone generators and gas diffuser grids’ configurations will improve gas transfer and dispersion for a broad range of plant flow rates and ozone demand conditions related to the plant’s variable blends of surface water from two sources with significantly different ozone demand and DBP precursor characteristics.

Onsite Oxygen Concentration Evaluation, City of Fairfield, CA : Project Engineer for the evaluation of the potential installation and use of an onsite oxygen concentration system at the North Bay Regional WTP. West Yost prepared an analysis comparing the present worth of the existing LOX supply system with on- site oxygen concentration. The analysis included an overview of oxygen concentration technology, review of historical oxygen use data, selection of an appropriately sized oxygen concentration system, and a cost evaluation.

Water Treatment Plant Alternatives Evaluation, City of Vacaville, CA : Project Manager for a screening -level evaluation of options for increasing the City of Vacaville’s surface water treatment capabilities, which are currently limited to seasonal, intermittent operation of a nominal 12 MGD diatomaceous earth treatment facil ity. West Yost’s work includes development and evaluation of candidate treatment trains for Solano Project water from Lake Berryessa / Putah South Canal, candidate treatment facility sit es and configurations for a WTP providing between 15 and 25 MGD of finished water a buildout, and planning level facility costs and implementation schedules. The results of these evaluations will inform City -wide water master planning work being conducted by West Yost, and will provide valuable reference points as the Cities and Vacaville and Fairfield examine potential future expa nsions of the nearby North Bay Regional WTP, which currently sends up to 13.3 MGD of treated surface water to Vacaville. 2018 America’s Water Infrastructure Act Risk and Resilience Assessment and Emergency Response Plan Compliance Project, City of Fairfield, CA: Project Engineer to assist the City with its all- hazards America’s Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) 2018 -compliant Risk and Resilience Assessments (RRAs) and Emergency Response Plan (ERP). West Yost developed both an RRA and ERP according to the American Water Works Association (AWWA) standards, which represent cross -sector best practices. The RRA considered natural, built, cyber, and personnel assets and any relevant threats and hazards. Risk and resilience management strategies w ere developed to address the highest risks and reduce vulnerabilities. The ERP was built on existing emergency preparedness plans and refined to align with AWIA and state requirements and industry best practices.

Graham Hill Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project, City of Santa Cruz, CA : Project Engineer. Designed three prestressed tanks (1 MG, 0.7 MG, and 0.7 MG) to replace three existing post -tension concrete tanks that are past their expected service life.

The treatment plant is located in the Santa Cruz hills and includes a challenging project site with limited space for construction.

Design also included 30-ft retaining walls for a new pad one of the new tanks, three pump stations, replacement of large -diameter pipelines, and a new electrical building. Due to the high seismicity of the site soil mitigation measures will be necessary.

Construction sequencing is a critical component of the construction to allow the water treatment plant to stay in operation d uring construction. Engineering services included developing a grading plan, site and piping layout, mechanical and structural des ign for tanks and pump stations, with associated electrical design. Also performed jar testing at the Graham Hill Water Treatme nt plant to optimize pH, optimize coagulant dose, and determine maximum raw water turbidity that may be reasonably treated at the plant.

Chloramine Conversion Feasibility Study, Goleta Water District, CA : Developed planning level cost estimates for facilities required for the conversion of Goleta Water District’s secondary disinfectant from free chlorine to chloramine and the District’s groundwater well sites, interties, and water treatment plant. Describ ed key issues and critical points of consideration for conversion to chloramine as the secondary disinfectant.

Jar Test Program, Goleta Water District, CA : Performed jar testing at the Corona del Mar Water Treatment Plant to evaluate aluminum sulfate, ferric chloride, and powdered activated carbon use to optimize the plant’s treatment of two source waters.

Evaluated the ability to reduce TTHM precursors by optimizing the coagulant and carbon dosages.

Chris Malone, PE

1 Chris Malone is an engineer who focuses on projects involving treatment facilities planning, design, and permitting; wastewater collection system assessment, planning, and design; and storm drainage evaluation and design. He is adept at data analysis and presentation of complex technical topics to general audiences. Chris has been instrumental in ongoing program management services to the Woodland -Davis Clean Water Agency, including water supply reliability statistical ass essments and cost allocation procedures.

EXPERIENCE

WATER SUPPLY
Davis-Woodland Water Supply Project, Woodland -Davis Clean Water Agency, CA:

Project Engineer for numerous assignments associated with a major inter -city water supply project for the cities of Davis and Woodland, California and for the University of California, Davis. Major assignments have included: 1) a stochastic time series an alysis of water supply availability for the first 25 years of the project; 2) analysis of long -term surface water, groundwater, and aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) usage in suppo rt of the supplemental EIR for the Davis -Woodland Water Supply Project ASR program; 3) development of tools to allow the project participants to schedule their respective allocations of limited water supplies during periods of water supply curtailment; 4) analysis of project water supplies and demands in support of an Urban Water Management Plan for the Agency; 5) development and management and spreadsheet tools to allow for tracking of complex project budgets on an annual basis; and 6) development of tools to allow the complex power billings for the Joint Intake shared with Reclamation District 2035 to be easily allocated between the two agencies.

Water Supply Risk and Alternatives Study, Woodland -Davis Clean Water Agency, CA:

Project Technical lead of study to prepare a comprehensive analysis of water supply alternatives and portfolios to address surface water shortfalls that occur due to Term 91 curtailments. Prepared a spreadsheet model using 82 years of monthly hydrologic data to evaluate surface water supply alternatives and their ability to reduce shortfalls. Prepared water supply portfolios consisting of different combinations the various alte rnatives identified in the study. Conducted a cost and non- cost analysis to rank portfolios and develop a recommended supply strategy.

Water Facilities Master Plan, Eastern Municipal Water District, CA : Staff engineer and data analyst for the development of tools to analyze data and to project water supply availability/usage throughout a 555 square mile water district in Riverside County.

Facilities used to distribute water throughout the system include 77 booster pumping stations, 78 water storage reservoirs, and about 2,400 miles of transmission and distribution pipelines. The tools that were developed allowed the user to establish operational scenarios for each major areas and sub -area throughout the system, and allowed for the projection for a planning horizon of 30+ years of supply and demand impacts on available and future water system facilities, taking into account the complex interactions between the various areas and sub -areas. The project ultimately involved the development of a $1.9 billion capital improvement program to address to long -term needs of the district through buildout.

Staff Title: Principal Engineer II
Office Location: Davis, CA
Years of Experience: 33
Years with West Yost: 26
Professional Registrations
 Professional Civil Engineer;
California No. 51009
Education
 BS, Environmental Resources
Engineering, Humboldt State
University, Arcata, California

Chris Malone, PE

2 Background Groundwater Quality Characterization, City of Lodi, CA: Project Engineer for an analysis of groundwater impacts in areas surrounding the City of Lodi White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility. This analysis involved the comparison of measured well water quality (based on a variety of constituents) versus d esignated background wells and versus existing water quality standards. The comparisons made use of non- parametric statistical methods to assess differences among a total of twelve different monitoring wells. Water quality was assessed through comparison of measured values for a wide variety of minerals, nitrogenous constituents, trace metals, trace organics, and various measures of dissolved solids (e.g., TDS, hardness, etc.).

WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT
City-Wide Wastewater Collection System Master Planning, City of Vacaville, CA: Project Manager/Engineer for a comprehensive analysis of the City’s trunk sewer system. Major elements of the master plan included analysis of flow and field inspection d ata, revision of City collection system standards/criteria, hydraulic model developme nt and implementation, analysis of hydraulic capacity and structural defect concerns, and development of a Capital Improvement Plan.

Wastewater Collection System Assessment and Planning, City of Vacaville, CA: Project Manager and/or Project Engineer for numerous sewer collection system assessment and master planning projects on an ongoing basis. Major sanitary sewer assessment and planning activities have included collection system hydraulic modeling, collectio n system flow/surcharge metering, collection system flow data analysis, sewer system inspections, system defect identification, and development of long -term capital improvement recommendations for new, upsized, and rehabilitated sanitary sewer facilities.

Infiltration and Inflow (I/I) Program, City of Vacaville, CA: Project Manager/Engineer for long -term, city-wide sanitary sewer I/I program involving sewer flow and surcharge monitoring, on -site inspection work, data analysis and reporting, and development and coordination of I/I control measures.

Wastewater Master Plan, City of Stockton, CA: Project Engineer for an update of the City’s Wastewater Master Plan to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the collection system. Chris has played a major role in coordination of field crews, analysis of survey and flow metering data, analysis of sewer GIS data, development of wastewater flow generation factors, hydraulic model development and calibration, analysis of system capacity restrictions and condition deficiencies, and development of a comprehensive capital improvement program (CIP).

Wastewater Treatment Master Plan, City of Yuba City, CA: Project Engineer in the development of design flows and loads for existing and buildout conditions for the Yuba City Wastewater Treatment Facility. The evaluation included a detailed analysis of in- plant return streams, high-strength industrial flows, and flows and loads from all other sources. Chris also served as quality control reviewer for the master plan report.

Wastewater Treatment and Biosolids Facilities Master Plan, Dublin San Ramon Services District, CA: Assistant Project Engineer in the development of design flows and loads for wastewater treatment plant expansion, the analysis of potable and non -potable effluent reuse scenarios, and the analysis of effluent storage facilities needed to limit treatment pr ocess sizing and to support effluent reuse.

Basis of Design Development for WWTP Improvements Project, City of Davis, CA: Assistant Project Engineer in the development of design flows and loads for wastewater treatment plant expansion. The analysis considered influent flows and loadings, prim ary clarifier performance, analysis of the effects of the imminent change in City wa ter supplies, and development of WWTP performance criteria to be used by the design -build team.

Easterly WWTP Tertiary Treatment Project, City of Vacaville, CA: Assistant Project Engineer for the predesign of facilities needed for the Easterly WWTP to achieve NPDES permit compliance. Key activities included development of WWTP design flows and loadings, sizing of new tertiary filtration and expanded disinfection facilities, sizing and configuration of flow equalization basins to accommodate wet and dry weather peak flow conditions, and sizing and configuration of secondary treatment facilities to accommodate denitrification.

NPDES Permit Assistance and Wastewater Facilities Planning, City of Galt, CA: Project Engineer in performing a wastewater treatment/disposal alternatives evaluation for the City of Galt Wastewater Treatment Plant. Activities included preparation o f a Report of Waste Discharge and an NPDES Permit Application; investigation of treatme nt technologies and costs for permit compliance; investigation of wastewater export and disposal alternatives; evaluation of beneficial uses of the downstream receiving waters; preparation of technical reports in support of the City’s efforts to challenge elements of the draft NPDES discharge permit; presentation of a permit appeal to the Regional Water Quality Control Board; completion of a Phase 1 Feasibility Study examining available WWTP treatment and discharge alternatives; and development of an NPDES Permit Compliance Action Plan.

Tiana A. Michaud, PE
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iana Michaud has a variety of experience gained from working in an electric utility that had generation, transmission, and industrial retail interconnection agreements coupled with a background in customer service and skills in electric distribution design. Because of her utility experience, she has knowledge across several fields including SCADA communications, meters, transformers, contracts, service pricing, and maintenance. Her experience also encompasses design for water treatment, wastewater treatment, and lift stations as well as construction services support post design. She designs systems including motor control centers, generator infrastructure, lighting, motor loading, and performs arc flash studies. Tiana has supported construction services on multiple projects, taking on management duties, continuing to lead electrical distribution design, providing improvement analysis for existing installations, and updating company -wide technical documentation.

EXPERIENCE
San Luis Rey Water Reclamation Facility (SLRWRF) Electrical Assessment, City of Oceanside, CA: QC Engineer. The SLRWRF is a major wastewater treatment facility for which the West Yost team is currently providing an electrical and instrumentation equipment replacement and energy efficiency strategy designed to replace equipment that has become outdated. Tiana is providing quality control review for the instrumentation and electrical portions of the design.

SCADA Upgrades Phase 3 Preliminary Design, East Orange County Water District, CA :

Design Manager. West Yost developed a SCADA Master Plan for East Orange County Water District (EOCWD). Key drivers for the Master Plan included cybersecurity, obsolete hardware and software, and long -term maintenance and support of the SCADA system.

The Master Plan began with a Baseline Assessment where West Yost staff conducted site visits at representative sites and reviewed existing drawings and documentation to obtain an understanding of EOCWD’s existing SCADA system. Following the Baseline Assessment, key alternatives were evaluated and presented in a workshop with EOCWD’s staff.

Recommendations were reviewed with EOCWD staff, West Yost developed a detailed Implementation Plan. Once the Implementation Plan was completed, all components including the Baseline Assessment, Alternatives, Recommendations, and the Implementation Plan were included in the compiled SCADA Master Plan. Tiana led the design for each site, developed en gineer’s probable cost estimate for construction, and facilitated owner conversations on progress and needs for the project.

Ridgecrest Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Project, City of Ridgecrest, CA : Lead Electrical Engineer for a major upgrade to a WWTP with a 3.6 average annual flow capacity. Upgrades include new influent pump station, screening, grit removal, primary clarifiers, oxidation ditches, secondary clarifiers, chlorine contact basin, slud ge thickeners, digesters, sludge dewatering, drying beds, and related electrical infrastructure. Tiana led the electrical design team in development of plans and specifications fo r the expansion of an existing wastewater treatment plant.

Owner’s Representative, Davis Woodland Water Supply Project (DWWSP), Woodland - Davis Clean Water Agency, CA: Staff Engineer. DWWSP which has provided the Cities of Davis and Woodland, California and the University of California at Davis (UC Davis) with a new surface water supply source to supplement their previous groundwater -only supplies Staff Title: Senior Technical Specialist II
Office Location: City, State
Years of Experience: 15
Years with West Yost: 1
Professional Registrations
 Professional Electrical Engineer,
California No. E22654
 Professional Electrical Engineer,
Oregon No. 83208
 Professional Electrical Engineer,
Washington No. 52948
 Professional Electrical Engineer,
Hawaii No. 19378
Education
 BS, Electrical and Computer
Engineering, Oregon State University
Certifications
 OSHA 10-Hour Safety and Health

Tiana A. Michaud, PE
2 since 2016. This cutting-edge project involved a $230 million design-b uild-operate (DBO) program to provide a sustainable, regional conjunctive use solution to the communities of Davis and Woodland and UC Davis. Tiana performed evaluation of distributed energy resources (DERs) at the completed water treatment plant including integration of the existing 2.5MW generator with proposed solar and battery storage solutions.

Screw Press and Suspended Air Flotation (SAF) Engineering and Construction Management, City of Ukiah, CA: Staff Engineer.

West Yost provided support to the City with their SAF Thickening System and Screw Press Dewatering System projects. The City purchased new SAF and Screw Press Systems in 2022 and West Yost used equipment manufacturer shop drawings, our knowledge of the project and the plant, existing drawings, and our recent discussions with the C ity to develop constructio n documentation for the project. Tiana provided support services during construction efforts for electrical and instrumentation work.

North City Water Reclamation Plant Expansion, City of San Diego, CA: SDC Coordinator. Coordinated bid documents and responses from design engineers during bidding of 1800+ sheet expansion project. Provided construction services support via managing turnaround times and quality responses to contractors’ requests for information (RFIs) and submittals after notice to proceed. Tracked potential changes for construction during the submittal and RFI processes. Attended weekly coordination meetings with the client’s construction manager and the contractor documentation team to facilitate transparency and alleviate concerns. Managed and support the design engineers to ensure quality construction services.

Lahaina WWTP Filtration, Lahaina, HI: Electrical Engineer. R epurposed existing rectangular clarifiers into new filtration facility.

Revision of existing filter pumps to chlorine effluent pumps. Requires extensive coordination and confirmation of loading with existing electrical infrastructur e. Included design of additional ancillary fiber improvements to existing plant network. Manage electrical support staff time and budget due to project constraints. Ancillary task of providing load coordination for two distinct generator systems. Existing site had a complex sequence of s witching that required additional evaluation and isolation of particular loads for each generator. Analysis was used to provide recommendations of replacing one of the existing generators with a larger size.

Silverton WTP, Silverton, OR: Electrical Engineer. D esigned electrical system for new water treatment facility at existing water treatment plant. Revise electrical distribution s ystem and coordinate with electric utility (PGE) for consolidation and revision to existing services. Provide electrical design to new facility while minimizing impact to existing facilities.

Salmon Creek Phase 5B Package 2, Salmon Creek, WA: Electrical Engineer. Project involved incorporation of new secondary clarifier and aeration basin facilities in existing electrical infrastructure. Included design of additional ancillary improvements to existing wastewater treatment plant.

Loon Lake Storm Damage, Reedsport, OR: Electrical Engineer. The p roject involved rehabilitation of existing Bureau of Land Management (BLM) water treatment facility and restroom at the Loon Lake Recreation Area. Coordination with B LM to ensure a quality and cost-effective design meeting their water treatment needs and the needs of visitors. Incorporation of new treatment system with existing infrastructure after tree damage from a storm in 2019.

Cutter Lateral Reach 21 Water Treatment Plant and Associated Items, Bloomfield, NM: Resident Engineer. Onsite construction services at remote water treatment plant near Bloomfield, NM. Work tasks included coordinating between multiple sub- contractors on a Design Build construction project for the Navajo Gallup Water Supply. Facilitate construction resolution between sub-contractors and design office. Ensured document management is followed and track sub-contractor deliverables during construction. Tracked quality of field work and assist in tracking timely construction.

Flamingo Water Resource Center Demolition of Retired Facilities, Las Vegas, NV : Electrical Engineer. Lead the electrical work for the demolition and decommissioning of tertiary treatment facilities and unused support facilities on the East and West Campus es at the Clark County Water Reclamation District’s Flamingo Water Resource Ce nter. Acted as the Electrical Engineer lead up to 60% design and changed to a quality control role post 60%, ensuring accuracy of documents and electrical design for the project.

San Jose Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility Headworks, San Jose, CA: Electrical Engineer. Led the electrical work for the design of a new 420 MGD headworks 3 facility at the existing San Jose wastewater treatment plant. Include d medium voltage distribution with medium voltage switchgear and relaying. Implementation of medium voltage drives for large raw sewage pumps as well as their controls and protection. Designed to detailed owner standards for spare capacity, raceways, lighting criteria, and manufacturer preferences. Attended and present at regular and detailed workshops with owner to coordinate design and needs of the owner and site. Provided construction support f or this Design Build contract. Construction support included scope negotia tion with sub-contractors, pricing comparisons and research on alternative products, scope de-escalation, and coordination between sub-contractors.

Monique Day, PE

1 Monique Day is a water resources planning engineer with a master’s degree in environmental engineering with a focus in water quality and water resources management. Monique’s experience includes water reuse planning, water transfers, conservation, water quality, surface and groundwater storage, conjunctive use, permitting, water rights, and integrated regional wat er management and urban water management planning. Much of Monique’s project work has involved multi -stakeholder planning and implementation processes, project management, and funding strategy and pursuits.

EXPERIENCE
WATER
Surface Water Supply Project, Stanislaus Regional Water Authority, Stanislaus County, CA: Project Engineer for this multi -year project which includes an infiltration gallery on the Tuolumne River, raw water pipelines, a water treatment plant, and a treated water transmission distribution system benefitting the cities of Turlock and Ceres. Moni que is leading project controls, scheduling, funding strategy, and water rights modification efforts on this project. Major work products for which Monique is a key contributor include monthly program status reports, the program management plan, a funding strategy technical memorandum, cost allocation memoranda, and the master project schedule.

Davis Woodland Water Supply Project, Woodland -Davis Clean Water Agency (a Joint Powers Authority): Assistant Project Manager for the development of a conjunctive use water supply project, including a new treated surface water supply to the City of Davis, City of Woodland, and the University of California Campus at Davis. The project consists of a diversion intake facility on the Sacramento River, a raw water pipeline from the intake to a new 30-mgd capacity water treatment plant, and a treated water pipelin e distribution system to the participants’ service areas. Operations began in 2016 and West Yost continues to provide technical and management assistance to the Agency. A key element of this project is securing additional summer water supplies to complement the new water right permits through conjunctive use with local irrigation districts, aquifer storage and recovery (ASR), and/or market -based water transfers from agricultural water users in the Sacramento Valley. Major work products in which Monique was a key participant have included the Agency’s Urban Water Management Plans (UWMPs), a pipeline alignment alternatives technical memorandum, community report, monthly program management status reports, safety plan, program management plan, design - build-operate request for qualifications, Proposition 1 grant applications, and a multi- year raw water quality sampling plan. Monique’s involvement with the Project has included close coordination with various project partners, Agency staff and Board members, over twenty subconsultants, and UC Davis researchers, in addition to environmental, legal, public outreach, and financial consultants to the Agency.

Local Water Supply Enhancement Study, North Marin Water District, Novato, CA:

Technical Expert Lead for the preparation of funding strategies for feasible local water supply sources the District may implement to supplement the supply it receives from its wholesaler, Sonoma County Water Agency. The study reviewed potential alternatives

Staff Title: Principal Engineer II
Office Location: Remote – TN, Davis, CA
Years of Experience: 21
Years with West Yost: 20
Professional Registrations
 Professional Civil Engineer,
California No. 69793
Education
 MS, Environmental Engineering,
University of California, Berkeley
 BA, Environmental Studies, University
of California, Santa Cruz
 BS, Civil and Environmental
Engineering, University of California,
Berkeley
Professional Affiliations
 American Society of Civil Engineers
Environmental Water Resources
Institute
 Association of California Water
Agencies
 California Water Environment
Association – Annual Conference
Transportation Chair (2006, 2008)
 Northern California Water Association
 WateReuse – Central Valley/Sierra
Foothills Chapter Secretary (2019 –
2021) and Vice President (2022 –
Present)
 Water For People – Sacramento
Committee Chair (2006 – 2008)

Monique Day, PE

2 including aquifer storage and recovery, recycled water system expansion, indirect potable reuse, water treatment plant effici ency improvements, stormwater capture, reservoir capacity increase, and desalination. Monique identified potential federal and sta te funding opportunities for which feasible alternative sources may be eligible. Monique developed strategies to position the Di strict for funding opportunities.

Northern Sacramento Valley Integrated Regional Water Management Plan, Six Counties in the Northern Sacramento Valley, CA :

Project Engineer for work that began in December 2009 on governance options and initial development of an IRWMP and continued through early 2014 with the completion of the IRWMP for the Northern Sacramento Valley. This was initially an effor t on behalf of Tehama, Butte, Glenn, Colusa, and Sutter Counties, and has been expanded to include the major water interests in the region as well as Shasta County. Prepared governance options for development of an integrated regional water management plan for the region, resulting in establishment of the Northern Sacramento Valley Integrated Regional Water Management Board and a Technical Advisory Committee. Monique helped secure $1 million from a combination of state and federal funds to develop the IRWMP, facilitated and supported Board and TAC meetings, facilitate online and hard copy project solicitations, developed ranking criteria, and worked with clients to prioritize projects. She also drafted and edited multiple chapters of the IRWMP that was adopted in April 2014.

RiverArc Sacramento River Water Reliability Study, Phase I, Placer County Water Agency, Auburn, CA: Project Engineer for a multi-agency study involving stakeholders throughout the Sacramento area. The goal of the project is to regionally enhance water supply diversity and reliability, increase sustainability of regional groundwater supplies, and increase environmental protection in the American River watershed. The Phase I Study is a conceptual plan for the implementation and funding of the project and includes project phasing, project alternatives, and estimated planning -level costs. Monique was a primary author of the conceptual plan and specific work involved summarizing previous studies related to this project, drafting a schedule and roadmap for thi s multi-decade future project.

Urban Water Management Plans for City of Roseville, City of Woodland, City of Sacramento, Woodland- Davis Clean Water Agency, and City of Turlock CA: Project Manager and/or Project Engineer for these agencies’ 2015 (Roseville, Woodland, Sacramento, WDCWA, and Turlock) and/or 2020 (Woodland, WDCWA, and Turlock) Urban Water Management Plans. Work included evaluating DWR requirements, reviewing existing pl ans, compiling data, creating project schedules, drafting, and reviewing report chapters, and preparing public notice templates and presentation slides.

Water Supply Assessment, El Dorado Hills Apartments, El Dorado County/Impact Sciences, El Dorado Hills CA: Prepared a Water Supply Assessment (WSA) in conformance with Senate Bill (SB) 610 to document the availability of water supply from the El Dorado Irrigation District for the El Dorado Hills Apartments infill development project, a 214 -unit apartment complex that would be constructed within the Town Center East (TCE) Commercial Center in El Dorado County. Work included comparing potable and recycled water supply and demand information and preparing the SB 610 document.

Water Supply Assessment, Crossroads West Specific Plan, De Novo Planning Group/ City of Riverbank, CA: Prepared a Water Supply Assessment (WSA) in conformance with Senate Bill (SB) 610 to document the availability of water supply from the City o f Riverbank for the Crossroads West Specific Plan development project, a residential and mixed -use development on a 390-acre site to be incorporated into the City of Riverbank. Work included comparing water supply and demand information and preparing the SB 610 document.

Water Management Plan, City of Roseville, CA: Project Manager for, and primary author of the City’s 2017 Water Management Plan which is required to be submitted to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation every five years. Work included preparing data reque sts, evaluating data received, and coordinating with C ity and Bureau staff, and drafting a compliant Water Management Plan.

Water Meter Implementation Plan, City of Woodland, CA: Project Manager and Engineer responsible for creating a Water Meter Implementation Plan. The Plan includes recommendations on automatic meter reading (AMR) equipment selection, phasing, public education, and maintenance. Monique’s involvement also include d coordination with City staff from O&M, finance, planning, and engineering departments as well as coordination with other consultants for an economic rate analysis and meter sizing recommendations. In addition to this Plan, bid document preparation and engineering services during construction for the first phase of implementation were included in the scope of this project.

Fluoridation Evaluation, City of Woodland, CA: Project Manager and Engineer responsible for researching and summarizing a variety of process and permitting issues related to fluoridation of the City’s drinking water, such as interactions with drin king water disinfectants and issues with fluoridation a nd ASR programs. Coordinated with CDPH regarding permitting issues and legal requirements.

Benjamin Klayman, PhD, PE

1 Dr. Benjamin Klayman has expertise in water quality, water treatment, and watershed protection and has worked on projects in the United States and Chile. He has experience with regulatory compliance studies; water quality modeling; and bench -, pilot-, and full- scale water treatment evaluations for municipal and industrial clients. He has five years of experience as the water quality and treatment manager for the Medford Water Commission, where he oversaw water production and treatment operations, regulatory compliance, distribution system water quality, cross -connection control program, laboratory analyses, planning and capital improvements and capacity expansion to 65 mgd conventional filtration water treatment plant utilizing pre -ozone for oxidation and free chlorine for disinfection. He was a 2013 graduate of the Water Environment Federation’s Water Leadership Institute and a past member of the Oregon Health Authority’s Drinking Water Advisory Committee.

EXPERIENCE
Blending Water Quality Impacts Evaluation, Soquel Creek Water District, Santa Cruz, CA: As Process Engineer, evaluated potential distribution system water quality impacts from the purchase of excess winter water supply from neighboring Santa Cruz. The District was previously served solely by local groundwater supplies and was evaluating the addition of treated surface water to the system. Scope involved a review of water quality compatibility between the two sources, coordination of regulatory and permit requirements, and development of a sampling plan designed to proactively monitor for water quality changes due to new supply.

Water Quality and Microbiological Evaluation, Portland Water Bureau, Portland, OR: As Process Engineer, was responsible for design of a holistic water quality monitoring program to document existing baseline distribution system water quality and microbiological activity as related to lead release in a large municipal water distribution system. Assessed the location, extent, and impact of water quality, nitrification, and general microbial activity on lead release in the distribution system and household plumbing materials. Organized technical advisory panel and coordinated input from five globally recognized experts.

Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Optimization Study, City of Folsom, CA: As Process Engineer, was responsible for the WTP optimization report and development of the protocol for challenge testing the full -scale filters at higher loading rates for regulatory approval. The 50 million gallons/day (mgd) plant includes rapid mix, pre -treatment with one conventional and two Actiflo basins, dual media filtration, and free chlorine disinfection using sodium hypochlorite .

Escondida (Seawater Desalination) Water Supply Project, BHP Billiton, Santiago, Chile:

As Process Engineer, located onsite in Chile and responsible for post -treatment conceptual design as well as pre-commissioning and commissioning planning for a 55 mgd (plant ultimately expandable to 90 mgd) Seawater Reverse Osmosis Desalination Plant. The project consists of an intake facility, dual -media, two-stage pressure filtration pre-treatment, seawater reverse osmosis, a water conveyance system consisting of pipeline and pump stations, a high voltage transmission system expansion, and a

Staff Title: Principal Engineer I
Office Location: Remote OR
Years of Experience: 17
Years with West Yost: 1
Professional Registrations
 Professional Environmental Engineer,
Oregon No. 84657
Education
 PhD, Environmental Engineering,
Montana State University, Bozeman
 BS, Civil and Environmental
Engineering, University of California,
Berkeley
Publications
 Klayman, Benjamin & Klapper, Isaac &
Stewart, Philip & Camper, Anne.
(2008). Measurements of
accumulation and displacement at the
single cell cluster level in Pseudomonas
aeruginosa biofilms. Environmental
Microbiology. 10. 2344-54.

10.1111/j.1462-2920.2008.01660.x.
 Klayman, Benjamin & Volden, Paul &
Stewart, Philip & Camper, Anne.
(2009). Escherichia coli O157:H7
Requires Colonizing Partner to Adhere
and Persist in a Capillary Flow Cell.

Environmental Science & Technology.

43. 2105-11. 10.1021/es802218q.

Benjamin Klayman, PhD, PE

2 1,000,000 cubic meter storage reservoir. Responsible for other miscellaneous projects and business development in expanding Chile market.

Distribution System Water Quality Evaluation, City of Glendale, AZ: As Process Engineer, reviewed water quality to determine compatibility of new source water with the City’s existing surface water/groundwater blend. Assessed potential impacts of new source on corrosion, scaling, microbial regrowth and sloughing, and aest hetics. Reviewed the City’s existing water quality monitoring program and made recommendations for modifications to better capture baseline water quality and the changes which would take place after the new source brought online.

Duff Water Treatment Plant 65 mgd Flocculation/Sedimentation Basin Expansion, Medford Water Commission, Medford, OR: As Process Engineer, evaluated options for process improvements and an expansion of the pretreatment facilities from 45 MGD to 6 5 MGD at the Robert A. Duff WTP. Reviewed water quality data and conducted bench scale testing to determine the appropriate process selection and sizing criteria. Recommended conversion from hydraulic to mechanical flocculation, an increase from 15 to 30 minutes of flocculation time, and the addition of sedimentation to replace the contact basins which experience short -circuiting and the re-release of previously settled solids. Pretreatment improvements designed to improve filter performance and minimize the number of new filters required for capacity expansion.

Water Reclamation System Corrosion Evaluation, Rancho California Water District, San Diego, CA: Process Engineer. Evaluated the causes for corrosion in a reclaimed system used for irrigation. Complex distribution system blended water from four separ ate sources. Evaluation covered implications from changes to pH, ammonia concentration, disinfectant c oncentration, chloride to sulfate mass ratio, fluctuating water quality, and operational practices.

Lead Corrosion Mitigation Study, Clackamas River Water, Clackamas, OR: As Process Engineer, evaluated causes of elevated lead in a community water distribution system. Analyzed water quality data to assess water chemistry changes which occurred after a new source water was brought online. Evaluated treatment alternatives for ensuring regulatory compliance with the LCR.

Conducted bench scale testing to evaluate various treatment options for mitigating lead release from brass as well as copper/solder coupons. Treatment options evaluated included addition of caustic soda, alkalinity, orthophosphate, and sulfate to balance the chloride to sulfate mass ratio. Developed the conceptual design and monitoring program for full scale chemical fe ed system of recommended alternative, magnesium sulfate.

Conventional Filter Plant Commissioning and Startup, City of Wyoming, MI: As Process Engineer, assisted in the startup and commissioning of a 30 MGD conventional rapid sand filter plant. Optimized filter startup procedure to minimize initial turbid ity spikes. Optimized backwash procedure to maximize particle removal and minimiz e water consumption. Trained treatment plant operators to properly operate and backwash filters.

Zero Liquid Discharge Desalination of Waters with High Organic Content, Water Research Foundation, Denver, CO: Process Engineer for the investigation of affordable and sustainable solutions for zero liquid discharge desalination of brackish wat ers high in natural organic matter. Conducted bench - and pilot-scale testing of promising technologies for treatment of 1s t stage RO concentrate to minimize fouling of the 2nd stage RO membranes, with the goal of reducing both cost and energy consumption.

Optimization of Manganese Removal, City of Cottage Grove, OR: As Process Engineer, provided on -site support at a new microfiltration/ultrafiltration water treatment plant to enhance manganese removal. The holistic approach involved improved r aw water monitoring and optimizing pretreatment, chemical dosage and additi on points, and distribution system operations.

Microfiltration/Ultrafiltration Pilot Plant Commissioning and Startup, City of Sioux City, IA: Process Engineer for pilot plant commissioning and startup support for 20 gpm pilot plant that included aeration tower, plate settler, and MF/UF filtration.

Provided water quality testing to support preliminary treatment process design for iron and mangane se oxidation.

Microfiltration/Ultrafiltration Pilot Plant Start -up and Operation, City of Lubbock, TX: Process Engineer responsible for onsite start-up of a MRI plate settler pretreatment unit, as well as the MF/UF pilot membrane filtration plant. Compiled pilot data into a final report for the regulating agency. Conducted simulated distribution system tes ting for DBP formation potential and precursor removal.

Mitigation of Corrosion and Water Quality Effects of Desalinated Seawater, City of Long Beach, CA: Process Engineer responsible for literature review and experimental design for desktop, bench -scale, and pilot testing of corrosion potential of a desalinated seawater/groundwater blend through pipe loops made from harvested distribution pipe.

Fluoride Tracer Study, California Water Service, Kernville, CA: As Process Engineer, designed and conducted a modified step- dose fluoride tracer study to evaluate the hydraulics inside two finished water storage tanks. Evaluated the baffle factor for eac h storage tank as required by the State regulators.

Jeremy Smith, PE

1 Jeremy provides services from detailed control system design to implementation, start-up and programming for remote facilities, treatment plants, and distributed regional systems.

He has led control system design, improvements, system evaluations, and SCADA master plans. Design and commissioning experience includes large scale system integrations and control improvements for the cities across California and Arizona.

EXPERIENCE
PWR AWPF CIE Design Review Services, Eastern Municipal Water District: I&C Engineer.

For the Purified Water Replenishment Advanced Water Purification Facility, West Yost provided third party review of ongoing design submittals for conformance to Cyber - Informed Engineering (CIE) principals and best practices. Review services included development of CIE Engineering Review Guidance, process for sharing sensitive design details, review of detailed design drawings and specifications, and review response/follow-up workshops.

Water Treatment Plant Facility Plan, City of Oceanside, CA: I&C Engineer for the recommendations phase of the condition assessment of the Weese Direct Filtration Water Treatment Plant and the Mission Basin Groundwater Purification Plant that uses reverse osmosis to treat brackish groundwater. The Weese Plant is a 25 mgd facility and the Mission Basin Plant is a 6.4 mgd facility. The primary objective was to use asset management principles to make risk -based decision to develop a 20-year capital improvement plan. A detailed work plan was developed to conduct the fie ld work that identified assets, scoring criteria, methods to conduct the assessments, and the responsibilities of all parties. West Yost conducted a detailed evaluation for electrical, mechanical, and control systems components and a technical memorandum w as provided to the City with a strategic plan for long -term energy optimization. The assessment ranked and prioritized capital projects into four time windows: immediate (next two years), Near-term 2 to 5 years, Intermediate period 5 to 10 years and Long - term 10 to 20 years. The team worked closely with the City staff during workshops to prioritize the projects. In addition to the capital improvement plan, the City looked to reduce O&M, increase reliability, plan for future regulatory requirements and incre ase automation, optimize performance and lower energy costs.

SLRWRF Major Upgrades, City of Oceanside, CA: I&C engineer for preliminary and detailed design to select equipment rehabilitation and process automation improvements for the 13.5 MGD San Luis Rey Water Reclamation Facility (SLRWRF) . Evaluation and recommendations include preliminary, primary, secondary, and solids treatment.

SCADA Master Plan and Implementation, City of Garden Grove, CA: I&C engineer for detailed design of reservoir and booster sites . West Yost developed the City of Garden Grove’s (City) SCADA Master Plan. Following adoption of the SCADA Master Plan, West Yost subsequently submitted on, and was selected for, implementation of the entire SCADA Master Plan. The first two construction projects included (1) FP -2 Pressure Monitoring Improvements, and (2) Trask and Westhaven Reservoir SCADA Improvements Project.

Staff Title: Principal Technical Specialist I
Office Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Years of Experience: 22
Years with West Yost: 3
Professional Registrations
 Professional Control System Engineer,
CA No. 7509
 Professional Control System Engineer,
AZ No. 56714
Certifications
 Certified Construction
Technologist (CDT)

Jeremy Smith, PE

2 For the Trask and Westhaven SCADA Improvements Project, West Yost developed all contract documents (drawings and specifications) for the rehabilitation of all electrical and SCADA work at the City’s Trask Reservoir & Booster Pump Station site and the Westhaven Reservoir & Booster Pump Station site. The work includes replacement of all PLC control panel components, rehabilitation of various electrical components, replacement of select field instrumentation and the chemical dosing pump ski d, installation of new Remote I/O panels and relay panels, and upgrades to the SCADA communication system. Similar to the FP -2 Pressure Monitoring Improvements Project, West Yost is supporting the City with bidding support, engineering services during construction (ESDC), PLC programming, configuration of SCADA screens, and full implementation of the new SCADA system at both sites.

Sanitation Lift Stations SCADA Improvements , City of Garden Grove, CA: I&C engineer for upgrading the SCADA system for several lift stations. The project includes demolishing and retrofitting PLC control panels, replacing wet well intrusion switches and level transmitters, and establishing Modbus TCP Ethernet communications with existing equi pment. New conduits, conductors, and junction boxes will also be installed. The upgrades are to be performed at the Tiffany, Belgrave, and Partridge lift stat ions.

SCADA Master Plan, San Gabriel Valley Water Company, CA: I&C Engineer . West Yost developed a SCADA Master Plan (Master Plan) for San Gabriel Valley Water Company’s (SGVWC) Los Angeles County and Fontana Water Company divisions. Key drivers for the Master Plan included cybersecurity, obsolete hardware and software, and long -term maintenance and support of the SCADA system. The Master Plan began with a Baseline Assessment where West Yost staff conducted site visits at representative sites and reviewed existing drawings and documentation to obtain an understanding of SGVWC’s existing SCADA system. The Baseline Assessment contained detailed findings and identified key gaps that need to be addressed. Following the Baseline Assessment, key alternatives were evaluated and presented in a workshop with SGVWC staff. Once decisions were made on the alternatives, West Yost moved forward with development of detailed Recommendations. Once the Recommendations were reviewed with SGVWC staff and agreed to, West Yost developed a detailed Implementation Plan. The Implementation Plan, developed in Microsoft Project, includes all improvement projects with costs, durations, and predecessors. The Implementation Plan is key to providi ng a truly implementable SCADA Master Plan.

Greenfield WRP Phase-III Expansion SCADA Improvements, City of Mesa, AZ: Technical Lead. The existing Greenfield WRP was expanded to add an additional 14 mgd of capacity. BC led the programming, migrated the legacy PLCs to the new Modicon M580 platform, and implemented new PLCs to support the plant wide expansion. This migrat ion and expansion included 48 control panels, and updated network, HMI programming, and security procedures. Jeremy led the technical team and oversaw programming, workshops, control s trategy development, submittal review, and CMAR coordination.

Blower Rehabilitation, City of San Jose, CA: Lead I&C Engineer. Designed the upgrade to 10 large process air blowers (2,000 -4,000 HP) for regional treatment facility, which included the addition of new VFDs, upgraded controls systems, and integration to plant DCS.

Tucson Water, Various TARP -AOP Improvements/ Tucson, AZ: I&C Engineer. Provided detailed design, construction phase support, start-up services, and SCADA programing for the largest Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) WTP in the western states.

Recent upgrades include GAC expansion, addition of 7,200 GPM recycle wa ter pump station, and a new PFAS pre -treatment facility.

Tucson Water, Randolph Park Well and PFAS Treatment / Tucson, AZ: I&C Engineer. Provided detailed design, construction phase support, start-up services, and SCADA programing for a new well and onsite PFAS treatment facility.

SCADA HMI Replacement, JVWCD, UT: Design Manager. Led the design for the network design to replace the outdated legacy HMI to help develop a sustainable industrial control system. Over two years, the legacy DCS system was replaced while maintaining critical operations. Provided cutover planning, programming, start -up testing, and operator training. The system is built to support JVWCD over the next 25 years and will connect the 180 mgd WTP, two smaller WTPs, and 180 remote sites (pump stations, reservoirs, and wells).

LADWP, LAAFP UV Disinfection / Los Angeles, CA: Lead PLC programmer for control of 600 MGD UV disinfection facility. Providing control strategy development, programming, and integration to the existing DCS.

LADWP, LAR UV Disinfection / Los Angeles, CA: Instrumentation design review, vendor inspection, programming, and start -up assistance for 650 MGD UV disinfection facility.

LADWP, Penstock/Van Norman 2 Pump Station Electrical Upgrades / Los Angeles, CA: Design and coordination for electrical and instrumentation disciplines for upgrade of major pump stations adding 2,500 HP capacity and replacement of legacy control systems.

Richard MacLean
1 Ri
chard MacLean specializes in water treatment operations and has 25 years of experience in municipal water treatment operation. He spent 18 years as the Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator at the City of Vacaville. As the Chief Operator, he planned and directed the operation of a 12 -MGD water treatment plant, 12 wells, 10 reservoirs, 5 booster pump stations, and the public water system for a wastewater treatment plant; managed a $3.3 million dollar budget; supervised six operators; oversaw data collection and mandatory reporting; and controlled the acquisition, inventory, and transportation of hazardous materials. His operational experience includes meeting water and emergency demands during a major flood, multiple fires, electrical outages, the pandemic, and a labor dispute.

EXPERIENCE
Public Utility Master Plan (PUMP), City of Fairfield, CA: The City of Fairfield selected the West Yost team to complete its Water Utility Master Plan and Rates Study. The 15-month project includes reviews of land use and previous master planning documents and reviews of current and anticipated water system regulations and policies; condition assessments of the water treatment plants, storage reservoirs, and pipelines; evaluation of existing and future water system capacity and performance; development of a capital improvement program (CIP); and completion of a cost of service rate study. Richard reviewed current asset lists for both water Treatment plants and updated them to reflect current all current assets at these facilities. Richard was also part of a West Yost team that completed comprehensive onsite evaluations of both the North Bay Regional Water Treatment Plant and the Waterman Water Treatment Plant. These onsite evaluations included condition assessments of the treatment process and all process equipment.

Louis Stralla Water Treatment, City of St. Helena, CA: The City of St. Helena selected the West Yost team to complete a condition assessment of the Louis Stralla Water Treatment Plant. This condition assessment i ncludes a complete evaluation and recommendations for all process and process equipment at the water treatment plant. Richard reviewed all available drawings and other documents and created a complete asset list for the water Treatment plant. Richard will also part of a West Yost team that will complete a comprehensive onsite evaluation of the water treatment plant. This onsite evaluation includes condition assessments of the treatment process a nd all process equipment and recommendations for equipment replacement and future CIP projects.

Program Management and Design Services for Surface Water Supply Project, Stanislaus Regional Water Authority (SRWA), Ceres, CA: Staff Engineer for a project to define and manage implementation of a $224 million project to deliver a new treated surface water supply to serve the Cities of Turlock and Ceres. West Yost was selected in 2016 to manage development of a regional Surface Water Supply Project that will include raw water conveyance facilities, a treatment plant, and treated water transmission mains to bring water to each City’s distribution system. F or the project, Richard prepared and submitted the Hazardous Materials Business Plan, prepared and submitted the NPDES permit, reviewed and provided comments on Operations Plans, and is providing QA/QC for preventative maintenance pr ocedures.

Staff Title: Principal Scientist II
Office Location: Davis, CA
Years of Experience: 27
Years with West Yost: 2
Education
 California State University, Sacramento
- Water Treatment Plant Operation I/II
- Wa
ter Distribution Systems O&M
- Sm
all Water System O&M
- Uti
lity Management State Water
Resources
Certifications
 State Water Resources Control Board,
Drinking Water T4 Operator, California
No. 18863

Richard MacLean

2 A Place-to-Play Emergency Well 7, City of Santa Rosa, CA: As part of the City of Santa Rosa’s Emergency Groundwater Supply Program, the City decided to increase the City’s emergency groundwater capacity by equipping test wells which showed potentia l for acceptable yield. The City’s test well located in A Place t o Play Park was constructed in 2007 and had a capacity of approximately 400 gpm. West Yost worked with a well redevelopment contractor to rehabilitate the 10 -year-old test well. West Yost then prepared well equipping plans and technical specifications to convert the test well into an emergency well. Richard prepared a Well Startup and Water Quality sampling plan to verify treatment effectiveness, prepared a DDW approval and permit amendment, and prepared a Well Operations Plan for City staff to use for training and the operation and maintenance of the facility. The plan included operating, water quality sampling, maintenance procedures, and site schematics.

Well Conversion, City of Vacaville, CA: As the City’s chief operator for water, Rich planned and managed the conversion of 11 wells and a water plant from sodium hypochlorate or gas chlorine to onsite sodium hypochlorate generation systems.

Operations documentation and training, City of Vacaville, CA: As the City’s chief operator for water, Rich worked with a consulting engineer to develop water system operations manuals for the water facilities and developed and implemented an operator training and certification program for the different water facilities.

Pumping and Water Quality Release Schedules, City of Vacaville, CA: As the City’s chief operator for water, Rich improved and maintained water quality in the distribution system by developing pumping and water quality release schedules for the booster pump stations and reservoirs.

Reservoir Studies, City of Vacaville, CA: As the City’s chief operator for water, Rich conducted multiple studies to improve water quality and operations to provide data for future reservoir improvement projects and developed and implemented strategies to maximize reservoir storage capacity.

Capital Improvement Plans, City of Vacaville, CA: As the City’s chief operator for water, Rich worked with city employees and outside consultants and contractors on the design, construction, and startup of ten major water facility capital improvement projects.

Slow Sand Filter and Pump Station, City of Vacaville, CA: As the City’s chief operator for water, Rich researched, designed, and constructed a slow sand filter and pump station.

Bobby Vera, PE

1 Bobby Vera is a civil engineer specializing in water resources, water supply and facilities planning, and wastewater collection system master planning. He is proficient in a variety of hydraulic modeling (pressure and gravity systems) and Geographical Information System (GIS) software. Bobby also has experience in water facilities design of groundwater wells, storage and pumping stations, hydraulic transient analyses, and sizing and design of surge mitigation devices (h ydropneumatic tanks, air -vacuum valves, etc.).

Bobby primarily supports clients throughout California and Oregon.

EXPERIENCE

WATER SYSTEM PLANNING & MODELING
Water Master Plan Update, City of Vacaville, CA: Project Engineer and technical lead responsible for updating the City of Vacaville’s Water Master Plan. The City’s previous Water Master Plan was completed in 2018, and since then the City had embarked on a comprehensive update to its General Plan, thereby refining growth estimates, and had experienced a continued decline in water use patterns. The Master Plan built on the focused hydraulic model update (also completed by West Yost) and included a compressive update to water demand projections, revisions to the City’s water supply plan, and evaluated capital improvements needed under existing and future demand projections. Identified improvements were used as the basis for the City’s capital improvement program.

Pump Station Assessment, City of Fairfield, CA: Developed an Integrated Infrastructure Management database tool for the asset management approach for 18 pump stations for the prioritized improvements program. The approach considered the condition of the each pump station’s equipment and the performance of the equipment (measures of the likelihood of failure) and criticality (a measure of the consequences of failure) to prioritize the improvements identified in the condition assessment process. The asset management data was compiled in a database tool that can be updated over time as projects get implemented and new issues arise. The tool allows the City to identify measures that will have the greatest impact and minimize the total cost of ownership.

On-Call Water System Hydraulic Modeling, City of Vacaville, CA: Project Engineer and Manager responsible for providing and directing on- call hydraulic modeling support for City Staff. Tasks generally include: evaluation of various operational changes to the City’s water supply facilities, and development of capital and operation improvements to mitigate deficiencies, evaluation of development impact analysis and routine updates to the hydraulic model.

Alternative Water Supply Scenarios, Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB), Eugene OR:

Project Engineer for the evaluation of the proposed treatment plant. Currently EWEB operates the Hayden Bridge Water Filtration Plant (HBWFP), which gets its raw water from the Mackenzie River, as their own source of supply. In an effort to broaden the supply portfolio, provide greater operation flexibility in the distribution system and to provide robust redundancy in the event of supply interruptions, EWEB is currently planning to build a second treatment plant utilizing the Willamette River as a source of water. EWEB is also proposing to isolate existing transmission lines to force blending with

Staff Title: Principal Engineer I
Office Location: Sacramento, CA
Years of Experience: 13
Years with West Yost: 12
Professional Registrations
 Professional Civil Engineer, California
No. 83500; Oregon No. 95681PE
 Grade II Water Distribution System
Operator, California No. 48180
Education
 MS, Engineering Science, Civil & Water
Resource Engineering, University of
the Pacific, Stockton, California
 BS (cum laude), Civil Engineering,
University of the Pacific, Stockton,
California
 Water Education Foundation Water
Leader, Class of 2017
Professional Affiliations
 American Society of Civil Engineers
 American Water Works Association
 Sacramento Area Water Works
Association

Bobby Vera, PE

2 of this new treatment plant with the HBWFP. A hydraulic analysis was conducted to identify impacts to EWEB’s (i.e., flows and pressures) distribution system for the proposed integration (i.e. routing to the existing transmissions lines), under existing and buildout demand conditions with different supply options and storage improvements in the future. Operational changes to exist ing facilities were also recommended in an effort to facilitate tank turnover in their base level service area.

Poker Wells Blending Study, Sacramento Suburban Water District, Sacramento, CA: Project Manager and Engineer responsible for preparing a blending study that proves that on -site blending is achieved at the District’s Poker Well Facility. The District has three operational wells at the Poker Facility, and one of the wells has elevated chromium 6+ concentrations. West Yost utilized historical water quality information to show that blending occurs on- site before it reaches the distribution system. This study wi ll subsequently be used to develop a blending plan for DDW approval and will include development of instrumentation and control updates at the facility to ensure that all three wells are operated at appropriate flow rates resulting in blending at all times .

Downtown Specific Plan, City of Vacaville, CA: Project Manager and Engineer in charge of leading the assessment of water system impacts associated with the proposed Downtown Specific Plan. As part of its General Plan update process, the City embarked on a refined planning effort in its downtown area. Several mixed use and higher density projects were identified as part of the process.

As a result, water supply and system impacts associated with the Downtown Specific Plan were evaluated by developing updated water demand projections, assessing whether sufficient water supply, storage and pumping capacity is available to meet increased demands, performed a hydraulic evaluation to identify transmission and distribution main improvements necessary to adequately support the area.

Water Supply Evaluation, University of California, Davis: Project Engineer responsible for the preparation of a technical memorandum evaluating UC Davis’ domestic groundwater and surface water supplies and their ability to meet interim and future demands. The project included developing demand estimates at vario us levels of developments within the Orchard Park, La Rue and West Village areas, evaluation of UC Davis domestic water supplies under various outage and drought conditions, and identification of additional threats to domestic water supply.

Hydraulic Evaluation of New WTP, UC Davis, CA: Project Manager and Engineer responsible for evaluating the proposed new location of the proposed Solano Surface Water Treatment Plant. West Yost completed a comprehensive Water Systems Planning Study for UC Davis, and the Study recommended that to meet f uture demands a water treatment plant (WTP) is recommended to treat UC Davis raw water from Solano Irrigation District (currently used for irrigation) for use in its Domestic Water System . The WTP had been proposed before and the Study assumed it would be constructed along Hutchison Drive. UC Davis has identified a new location for the WTP, and this evaluation identified necessary infrastructure improvements necessary to integrate the additional 1.8 mgd of additional supply capacity into UC Davis’ Domestic Water system. The evaluation also assessed the ability for DW 7A to blend with the new WTP to reduce chromium 6+ concentrations. The Study found that without additional infrastructure to interconnect the two facilities, sufficient blending would not be realized.

Water Systems Planning Study, University of California, Davis: Project Engineer and Modeling Lead for the preparation of a Water Systems Planning Study for the UC Davis campus. The study evaluates the future needs of major campus water systems, which include domestic water (potable), utility water (non -potable irrigation), recycled water, wastewater collection, agricultural and fisheries waters, and stormwater. The study supports the implementation of the UC Davis Long Range Development Plan, which was updated in 2018. Tasks include the evaluation of recent water use trends and development of future water demand projections, evaluation of recent wastewater flows and development of future flow projections, evaluation of existing system capacities and limitations, and evaluation of the availability and reliability of existing water supplies (including surface water, groundwater supplies, purchased water, and recycled water), and opportunities and constraints for future water supply options (including aquifer storage and recovery, expanded use and possible treatment of Solano Project Water, expanded recycled water use, reuse of graywater/blackwater). Bobby also lead the hydraulic modeling calibration (static and extended period) and evaluation efforts to identify system deficiencies in UC Davis’ domestic and utility water systems. The results of the study will include recommendations to support the operational health, sustainability, and growth of the UC Davis campus.

Water Master Plan, City of Modesto, CA: Project Engineer responsible for updating the City’s hydraulic model, updating performance criteria, and performing system hydraulic evaluations. Updated the hydraulic model through a thorough review of City’s latest GIS and available as-built drawings. Performed hydraulic model calibration (using steady state hydrant test simulations) and verification (using extended period simulations and comparing to City’s SCADA and data collected by hydrant pressure recorders) of the newly updated hydraulic model. Performed existing and buildout water system hydraulic evaluations using the newly updated, calibrated and verified hydraulic model. Results from the existing and buildout water system evaluat ions will be used to develop a comprehensive capital improvement program.

Amy Kwong, PE

1 Amy Kwong is a water resources engineer with a focus in water master planning, water supply and facilities planning, hydraulic modeling, and the design of water system infrastructure. She has contributed to the development of many water master plans throughout California.

EXPERIENCE

WATER MASTER PLANNING AND MODELING
Water System Hydraulic Model Development, City of Fairfield, CA: Project Manager responsible for managing and performing QA/QC on the development and calibration of the City’s water system hydraulic model. Specific tasks included importing the City’s pipelines, pump stations, and reservoirs into InfoWater using the City ’s Phase 1 GIS updates and record drawings; reviewing and updating the network connectivity with input from City staff; and spatially allocating existing water demands using historical meter data. Calibration and verification tasks included placing hydrant pressure recorders and conducting hydrant tests; calibrating the pipeline roughness factors using steady state hydrant test simulations; and verifying extended period operations using data collected by hydrant pressure recorders. The hydraulic model was successfully validated to confirm the model’s effective use as a planning and operational tool. After completion of the model calibration, various demand planning scenarios were also developed in the hydraulic model.

Water System GIS and Hydraulic Modeling On -Call Services, City of Fairfield, CA: Project Manager/performed QA/QC for a six -year on-call contract to update and maintain the City’s water system GIS and hydraulic model. GIS updates are to be performed monthly and will follow an organized structure, as defined in a flowchart developed for the project. Hydraulic model updates are to be conducted annually, with additional modeling evaluations to be conducted on an as -requested basis.

Water Supply Alternatives Evaluation, California American Water, Placer County and Sacramento County, CA: Deputy Project Manager and Project Engineer responsible for the assessment of water supply alternatives to support growth and to supplement existing supplies in CalAm’s Placer County and Sacramento County service areas. Tasks included reviewing projected future water demands and investigating possible future surface water supply alternatives from various sources. The surface water supply alternatives considered include direct participation in the Sites Reservoir Project, wet year supply from agricultural districts associated with Sites, supply transfers from Natomas Mutual Water Company and Placer County Water Agency, and a possible new Sacramento River appropriative water right.

Water Supply and Facility Master Plan Updates, California Water Service, Los Altos Suburban, Salinas, South San Francisco, Mid -Peninsula, and Selma Districts: Project Manager responsible for directing the updates to Cal Water’s previous plans. These projects are a collaborative effort with Cal Water staff to obtain planning data developed by Cal Water (demand projections, supply plans, asset management plans, hydraulic model, etc.) and then provide a summary and analysis in the updated Water Supply and

Staff Title: Engineering Manager
Office Location: Pleasanton, CA
Years of Experience: 20
Years with West Yost: 18
Professional Registrations
 Professional Civil Engineer,
California No. 73213
Education
 MS, Civil and Environmental
Engineering, Stanford University,
Stanford, CA
 BS, Civil and Environmental
Engineering, San Jose State University,
San Jose, CA
Professional Affiliations
 American Water Works Association
 American Society of Civil Engineers
 Bay Area Water Works Association
 Water Education Foundation,
2013 Water Leaders Class

Amy Kwong, PE

2 Facility Master Plans. The goal of the plans is to provide an updated Capital Improvement Plan to support the next two Genera l Rate Cases.

Water System Hydraulic Model Calibration and Verification, City of Napa, CA: Project Manager. West Yost is performing static calibration and dynamic verification of the City’s water system hydraulic model. In coordination with City staff, West Yost conducted hydrant tests to confirm the roughness coefficients (C -factors) of pipelines throughout the City’s water system. The City’s hydraulic model was calibrated to match observed field conditions. Following model calibration, West Yost is proceeding with dynamic verification for summer and winter conditions, which consists of developing extended period simulations that generally mimic observed trends over a 48 -hour period. Diurnal demand patterns were also developed as part of the verification process.

Mills Water Treatment Plant Outage Hydraulic Evaluation, Eastern Municipal Water District, Perris, CA: Project Engineer responsible for calibrating the District’s hydraulic model to reproduce observed system conditions during the 2020 Mills WTP outage. The calibrated model was then used to determine the hydraulic impacts of an outage for a higher demand co ndition with the existing facilities. The model results helped determine how long the limited supply and existing storage facilities could meet water demands in Moreno Valley. This information allowed the District to better understand the limitations of th e existing system and was used to develop operational strategies for future outages. 2020 Urban Water Management Plan, City of Napa, CA : Project Manager for the preparation of a 2020 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) for the City of Napa. Tasks included coordination with City staff and internal project team to review available data and direct the development of UWMP sections. Sections wer e included in a comprehensive Administrative Draft UWMP, and subsequent Public Draft and Final 2020 UWMP for City Council adoption.

Water Master Plan Update, City of Milpitas, CA: Project Engineer for an update to the Water Master Plan for the City of Milpitas, which also includes a Water Utility Asset Condition Assessment and a Risk and Resiliency Assessment and Emergency Response Plan in compliance with the America’s Water Infras tructure Act of 2018. Created and calibrated hydraulic model based on the City’s GIS database, record drawings, and hydrant tests. Refined the City’s water use factors by linking water meter data to existing land uses. Simulated a range of demand and outage conditions for the existing and future water system and identified capital improvement projects to mitigate existing deficiencies and meet the needs of future developments.

Water Master Plan, City of Healdsburg, CA: Project Manager responsible for leading the development of the City’s Water Master Plan update. The update process included the development and calibration of a new hydraulic model to represent the City’s wat er system. Improvement projects identified from the hydraulic model evaluations were used to develop a comprehensive and prioritized capital improvement plan to address deficiencies in the City’s existing water system.

Water Master Plan Update, City of Garden Grove, CA: Task Leader responsible for developing updated demand projections for the City’s Water Master Plan to recommend and prioritize capital improvement projects for a 20 -year planning horizon. Demand projections were developed with spatial locations to provide a more accurate future demand allocation in the water system hydraulic model. Discussions were held with the City’s Planning Department to better understand the timing of future development and to identify the appropriate assumptions for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).

Water Facilities Master Plan Update, Eastern Municipal Water District, Perris, CA: Project Engineer responsible for the hydraulic evaluation of the San Jacinto Valley service area. Project tasks included updating the hydraulic model with new facilities no t in the GIS, validating the hydraulic model through comparisons with field operati ng data, preparing hydraulic evaluations to identify deficiencies and needed improvements, developing cost estimates for capital facilities and documenting results of the mas ter plan in a comprehensive report.

Water System Master Plan, City of San Bruno, CA: Project Engineer responsible for developing a water system master plan and hydraulic model to recommend and prioritize capital improvement projects for a 20 -year planning horizon. Tasks included conducting a facility assessment of the City’s tanks, wells, and pump stations; reviewing water system facilities data; and developing a hydraulic model to evaluate the City’s existing and future water systems. Results from the existing and future w ater system evaluations were used to develop a comprehensive capital improvement program. Hydraulic model development included calibration using field data collected from hydrant tests.

Water Master Plan, City of Modesto, CA: Project Engineer responsible for developing the City’s buildout water demand projections and updating the water demands in the hydraulic model. Directed and performed QA/QC on the hydraulic model calibration (using steady state hydrant test simulations) a nd verification (using extended period simulations) as well as the existing and buildout water system hydraulic evaluations. Results from the existing and buildout water system evaluations will be used to develop a comprehensive capital improvement program.

Scott Greenwood, PE

1 Scott Greenwood is a registered civil engineer with experience providing planning, GIS, and design services for infrastructure projects involving water, sewer, recycled water, and stormwater systems. His experience includes the development of construction plans, specifications, and cost estimating. Scott has designed numerous t renchless crossings under railroads, Caltrans rights of way, and large drainage structures. His crossing designs have utilized pilot tube guided auger boring, bore and jack, and pipe bursting technologies. Scott also has comprehensive experience with AutoC AD Civil 3D.

EXPERIENCE

WATER PIPELINES
54-inch Baker Pipeline Realignment in Reach 1U through Santiago Creek, Santiago Aqueduct Commission, Orange, CA : Project Engineer for the design for the vertical realignment of 300-feet of 54-inch CML&C steel pipe approximately 10 -feet deeper to remove the exposed pipe and place the new pipe below the potential scoure zone.

Foothill Raw Water Pipelines - Phase 2 and Oak Terrace Pump Station, Placer County Water Agency, Auburn, CA : Staff Engineer for completion of the Raw Water Pipeline Project. Provided design services for the Foothill Raw Water Pipeline and Oak Terrace Pump Station. The project includes preparing new contract documents for portions of the Phase 1 project that were not completed including approximately 700 feet of 45 -inch diameter pipeline, and completion of contract documents for the Phase 2 facilities including 8,500 feet of 36-inch and 39-inch raw water pipelines, 7,000 feet of 18- inch diameter treated water pipeline, two energy dissipation structures, a hydraulic control stand pipe, a pressure reducing station and a small booster pump station.

Design of Mainline Replacement Projects and Engineering Services During Construction, Carmichael Water District, Carmichael, CA : Project Manager for the District’s San Juan Water main replacement project, which includes abandoning existing asbestos concrete mains and installing 5,000 feet of new distribution main. The project included replacing fire hydrants with new fire hydrants , installing appurtenances, and constructing new lateral connections. All installations of new piping were done by open cut. Per mitting for the project included obtaining a Division of Drinking Water Waiver and an encroachment permit.

Washington Park Subdivision Emergency Waterline Replacement, Town of Yountville, CA: Project Manager for a project in a response to a recent study conducted by the Town of Yountville that determined portions of the Washington Park Subdivision water infrastructure needed to be immediately replaced. This included the construction of approximately 3,000 feet of new 6-inch and 8-inch Ductile Iron watermain as well as new valves and fire hydrant assemblies.

Driscoll Main Renewal Project, Alameda County Water District, Fremont, CA : Project Engineer for the replacement of 7,400 feet of 12 -inch diameter asbestos cement (AC) pipe with 12-inch and 16-inch diameter steel pipe. The project included the design of connection details in two pressure zones for all connections to the existing water system, consisting of various sizes of AC and steel pipe.

Staff Title: Senior Engineer I
Office Location: Sacramento, CA
Years of Experience: 8
Years with West Yost: 8
Professional Registrations
 Professional Civil Engineer, California
No. 88759
 Professional Civil Engineer, Oregon No.
102600
Education
 MS, Civil and Environmental
Engineering, University of California,
Davis
 BS, Civil Engineering, California State
University, Fresno

Scott Greenwood, PE

2 Larch Road Water Main Replacement Project, Barry & Wynn Architects/City o f Tracy, CA: Project Manager for the replacement of a failing 12-inch watermain within Larch Road. The project includes approximately 5,600 feet of 12 -inch diameter water main, as well as lateral transfers, large service reconnections, and fire hydrant replacements. The alignment includes sections within San Joaquin County and the City of Tracy. West Yost is assisting in obtaining necessary encroachment permits and a Division of Dr inking Water waiver.

Lammers Road Transmission Main, City of Tracy, CA : Project Manager for the design and construction of 7,000 feet of 12 -inch, 20- inch, and 24-inch potable water transmission mains. West Yost had previously modeled and identified buildout alternatives using existing facilities. The alternative that was cho sen includes multiple tie -in locations that will re-zone existing piping in addition to the new pipelines. Small portions of pipeline will be abandoned as part of this project. Key challenges include a trenc hless crossing under the Union Pacific Railroad, crossing the Pacific Gas & Electric right -of-way, and installing the transmission main under a canal via open cut, which requires a Division of Drinking Water Waiver.

East Sacramento Water Main Replacement and Meter Retrofit Phase 3, City of Sacramento, CA : Staff Engineer providing design assistance and construction document production for the design of water main replacements and meter retrofits in the City’s E ast Sacramento neighborhood. The project included abandoning existing water mains located in back yards and installing more than 13 miles of 8-inch and 12-inch water mains in City streets, replacing fire hydrants, adding new fire hydrants as needed to meet current fire protection spacing requirements, installing water meter boxes and meters at the front of the property, providing details for connecting new water services to existing residential and commercial water services, and meeting with homeowners to discuss t he project.

Pressure Reducing Valve Vault Relocation, Town of Yountville, CA : Project Engineer responsible for the design and production of construction documents for the Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) vault relocation. The location of the Town’s PRV was found to be not in compliance with current drinking water standards. The PRV w as at times under water in an underground vault due to the high level of groundwater in the area. To bring the Town’s PRV back into compliance, it was relocated from its original locat ion to an enclosed, above-ground pad. This required demolition of the existing vault, grading for the new PRV pad, and a new site piping plan.

RECYCLED WATER PIPELINES
Municipal Recycled Water Pipeline, City of Healdsburg, CA: Project Engineer for the preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for 10,000 feet of 12-inch diameter recycled water pipeline, which extended the City of Healdsburg’s existing recycled water system to new municipal customers throughout the City. These customers included recreational parks, an elementary school, and a golf course. The project included the design of one trenchless crossing beneath Highway 101, the installation of a recycled water bulk fill station, the development of cross -connection details, and the installation of an altitude valve vault to operate the golf course tank connection. West Yost is providing engineering services during the bid period and construction phase.

Aliso Creek Recycled Water Main Replacement, South Coast Water District, Laguna Beach, CA : Project Engineer for a feasibility study and update to an existing 16 -inch ductile iron recycled water pipeline running under Aliso Creek that was experiencing multiple failures. As part of the study, West Yost reviewed existing site characteristics and constraints and evaluated alternatives for a new Aliso Creek pipeline crossing. Alternatives included trenchless installation underneath the creek, constructing a combination pedestrian-utility bridge over the creek, and installing a pipe within the Caltrans Highway -1 Aliso Creek Bridge. West Yost determined the preliminary design criteria and requirements for tunneling and analyzed the feasibility of tunneling meth ods, including horizontal directional drilling and micro -tunneling. Our team performed a risk analysis for the creek crossing alternatives, assessed regulatory agency requirements, and permitting for each alternative, coordinated with Caltrans regarding feasibility and encroachment requirements, and developed a preliminary opinion of probable construction cost for each alternative.

Woodbridge Recycled Water Pipeline Replacement, Irvine Ranch Water District, Irvine, CA : Project Engineer on a project that replaces approximately 50,000 feet of asbestos cement pipe (ACP) recycled water distribution mains with PVC and ductile iron pipeline in the village of Woodbridge. This project will also replace all existing services, a ir release and vacuum relief valve assemblies originating from the ACP mains being replaced, and isolation valves. The project has an accelerated schedule.

RESERVOIRS
Washington Park Reservoir Improvements Project, Portland Water Bureau (PWB), OR: Staff Engineer for the Washington Park Reservoir Improvements in which the Portland Water Bureau was demolishing an open reservoir in their distribution system and replacing it with a buried reinforced concrete reservoir. Performed cold eyes review/design check to ensure that the project did not have any design flaws prior to construction.

Agenda Item No: U.13

AGENDA REPORT
DATE: December 17, 2024

TO: Mayor and Council

FROM: David Gassaway, City Manager

SUBJECT: Resolution 2024-294

Authorizing an Update to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget for the Cordelia Library Maintenance Fund

Funding Source: $103,650; Cordelia Library Maintenance Fund

Contact: Peter Peirce, (707) 428-7563

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt resolution.

STATEMENT OF ISSUE
Sections of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system at 5050 Business Center Drive (Facility), a City owned and maintained building, requires repairs. Staff is requesting a one- time budget adjustment to increase appropriations by $103,650 ($98,715 plus a 5% contingency of $4,935) in the fiscal year (FY) 2024-2025 Cordelia Library Maintenance Fund operating budget to pay for the repairs.

DISCUSSION
The Facility is a 25,000 square foot two-story building that was constructed in 2007 in the North Cordelia area of Fairfield. The Facility is owned and maintained by the City. The first floor of the Facility is occupied by the Fairfield Cordelia Library br anch of the Solano County Library system, and the second floor is occupied by the Solano Economic Development Corporation (a private tenant) and the City of Fairfield Police Investigations Division. In addition to the Facility’s regular operation as a libr ary and office space, the building also functions as one of Solano County’s cooling centers during summer.

In 2006, the City and the Solano County Library (Library) executed an Agreement for Library Services (Agreement), which included defined Facility o perations and maintenance responsibilities and financial obligations for each party.

In Section 5.0 of the Agreement, the parties agreed to Shared Funding Obligations, as shown in Attachment B of the Agreement, for certain operations, maintenance, capital improvement, and other related costs for which the City would pay 46.7% and the Library would pay 53.3% of eligible costs. In Section 6.2 of the Agreement, the City agreed to coordinate and implement all capital improvement and maintenance services for the Facility and the Library shall reimburse the City for its portion of the Shared Funding Obligations.

In September 2024, sections of the HVAC system at the Facility failed. Public Works Building Maintenance staff determined the HVAC system failures were due to normal mechanical decline over time and that significant repairs were needed, including the replacement of failed condenser coils and compressors. These repairs will help prevent further damage or the complete failure of the HVAC system and will ensure optimal and reliable system function, especially during the high temperatures of the spring and summer seasons.

In October 2024, staff requested proposals from three HVAC contractors as follows: Tradewinds Mechanical Contractors (Tradewinds) ($98,71 5), Bell Products ($101,250), and Matrix HG Inc ($122,335). Tradewinds was selected as the service provider, and work will commence under an existing service contract for recurring services as describe in the City’s Purchasing Policy.

The project is estimated to take a total of four months to complete since certain parts necessary for the repairs have an ordering lead time of two -to-three months. Once the parts are received, repairs may be completed within 30 days. At this time, staff does not anticipate any significant impacts to normal library, tenant, or Police operations prior to or during the repair work.

Staff is requesting authorization for a one-time budget adjustment to increase appropriations by $103,650 ($98,715 plus a 5% contingency of $4,9 35) in the FY 2024 -2025 Cordelia Library Maintenance Fund operating budget to pay for the repairs. This increase will be funded up front using the existing Fund 284 balance, and the City will invoice the Library for its portion (53.3%) of the Shared Fundin g Obligations. The total reimbursement anticipated from the Library is $55,245.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
The funding for HVAC repairs was not included in the FY 2024 -2025 budget and will require a one-time budget adjustment of $103,650 ($98,715 plus a 5% contingency of $4,935) to increase appropriations in the Cordelia Library Maintenance Fund (Organization and Object Code 28445302-8421). This increase will be funded up front using the existing Fund 284 balance, and $55,245 of this amount will be reimbursed by the Library for its portion of the Shared Funding Obligations.

PUBLIC CONTACT/ADVISORY BODY RECOMMENDATION
N/A

ALTERNATIVE ACTION
The council may decide not to approve the budget adjustment. However, if the budget adjustment is not approved, the repair work will not be completed, which may result in further damage or complete failure of the HVAC system.

COORDINATED WITH
Finance

STAFF CONTACT
Chris Lewis, Sr. Management Analyst
(707) 428-7089
[email protected]

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 2: Proposed Resolution
Attachment 3: Proposal
Attachment 4: Solano County Agreement

CITY OF FAIRFIELD

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-294

AUTHORIZING AN UPDATE TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET FOR THE CORDELIA

LIBRARY MAINTENANCE FUND

WHEREAS, the building located at 5050 Business Center Drive (Facility) is owned and maintained by the City; and

WHEREAS, the Facility is occupied by the Fairfield Cordelia Library branch of the Solano County Library system, the Solano Economic Development Corporation (a private tenant) , and the City of Fairfield Police Investigations Division, and functions as one of Solano County’s cooling centers during summer; and

WHEREAS, in 2006, the City and Solano County entered into an agreement to define Facility operations and maintenance responsibilities and financial obligations for each party; and

WHEREAS, the parties agreed to Shared Funding Obligations , as shown in Attachment B of the Agreement, for certain operations, maintenance, capital improvement, and other related costs for which the City would pay 46.7% and the Library would pay 53.3% of eligible costs; and

WHEREAS, the City agreed to coordinate and implement all capital improvement and maintenance services for the Facility, and the Library shall reimburse the City for its portion of the Shared Funding Obligations; and

WHEREAS, in October 2024, staff requested proposals from three HVAC contractors: Tradewinds Mechanical Contractors (Tradewinds) ($98,715), Bell Products ($101,250), and Matrix HG Inc ($122,335) to repair certain failed sections of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system; and

WHEREAS, Tradewinds was selected as the service provider and will complete the work under an existing service contract; and

WHEREAS, funding was not allocated in the City’s approved fiscal year (FY) 2024 -2025 budget, thus requiring an adjustment of $103,650 to increase appropriations in the Cordelia Library Maintenance Fund (Fund 284) to cover the HVAC repair costs; and

WHEREAS, the revised appropriation constitutes an update to the FY 2024 -2025 budget approved pursuant to Resolution No. 2024-133.

RES. NO. 2024-294

NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD HEREBY RESOLVES:

Section 1. The council hereby approves a one-time budget a mendment to increase appropriations by $103,650 ($98,715 plus a 5% contingency of $4,935) in the Cordelia Library Maintenance Fund (Org 28445302).

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of December 2024, by the following vote:

AYES: MEMBERS: MOY/BERTANI/CARR/PANDURO/SANDHU/TONNESEN/WILLIAMS NOES: MEMBERS: _________________________________________________ ABSENT: MEMBERS: _________________________________________________ ABSTAIN: MEMBERS: _________________________________________________

_________________________________________________
MAYOR
ATTEST:
___________________________

CITY CLERK

499 Edison Court, Fairfield, CA 94534 (707) 435-3290 www.tradewindsmc.com CSLB#1066087 City of Fairfield 10/25/2024 Public Works Department
1000 Webster St.

Fairfield, CA. 94533
ATTN: Peter Peirce
Project Location: Cordelia Community Library-5050 Business Center Dr. Fairfield, CA 94533
We propose making the following repairs to (3) rooftop air handlers at the above project location. The following is included.

AHU #1 - Replace condenser coils and (2) Tandem compressors that serve circuit #1 and compressor #2 that serves circuit #2 (3 total compressors).

AHU #2 - Replace defective keypad.

AHU #5 - Replace condenser coils and compressor (CKT#2) New refrigerant driers, nitrogen pressure/leak testing for both systems, system evacuation, recharging to factory specifications with R407C refrigerant, system start up and check out.

Crane service and rigging.

Removal and disposal of old equipment.

Labor to complete installations.
1 year warranty on parts installed.

All repairs to be performed during normal business hours. (M-F ,7am-4pm) Any deficiencies found outside of this proposal are not included. A proposal will be given for any additional repairs needed.

Complete for the sum of $98,715
Customer
Acceptance____________________________________________Date__________ Mat Hamilton

Agenda Item No: U.14

AGENDA REPORT
DATE: December 17, 2024

TO: Mayor and Council

FROM: David Gassaway, City Manager

SUBJECT: Resolution 2024-295

Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement between the City of Fairfield and Innovate Mobility, LLC to Develop, Complete, and Implement a Comprehensive Operational Analysis of FAST Local and Paratransit Services

Funding Source: N/A

Contact: Shaun Vigil, (707) 434-3807

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt resolution.

STATEMENT OF ISSUE
Comprehensive Operational Analyses (COA) are utilized by transit agencies to evaluate current system operations, develop and implement a strategic plan outlining changes and initiatives needed to maximize service productivity, and ensure long term financia l sustainability. The proposed Amendment No. 4 would allow the City to amend its consultant services agreement with Innovate Mobility, LLC (Innovate Mobility) to add additional tasks necessary to implement a multi-year COA for FAST’s local and paratransit services in the City, complete a Customer Satisfaction Survey, Electrification Impact Analysis, and Short-Range Transit Plan outputs.

DISCUSSION
Transit agencies use COAs to complete system evaluations and propose strategies designed to increase and sust ain ridership, improve operational efficiency, and maximize available funding.

City Council approved FAST’s COA in September 2022 by Resolution No. 2022 -243, which provides guidance on how and where to best utilize the limited transit funding over the next ten years in the City.

The council approved a consultant services agreement with Innovate Mobility (Agreement) to assist FAST in completing and implementing its first COA by Resolution No. 2020 -224 on

December 1, 2020. On September 21, 2021, the counci l approved Resolution No. 2021 -241 authorizing the execution of Amendment No. 2 for additional services, fees, and a time extension beyond the scope of the original Agreement to complete the necessary work associated with the project. Amendment No. 3 to pr ovide additional services, fees, and a time extension to the original Agreement was approved by council through Resolution No. 2023-132 on June 6, 2023.

In June 2022, the City was notified that they were awarded $1,000,000 in competitive Fiscal Year 2021 American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding through the Federal Transit Administration for additional COA related work, which includes:

 Updated COA evaluation and recommendations
 Customer Satisfaction Survey
 Electrification Impact Analysis
 Short Range Transit Plan

Amendment No.4 would allow the City to take a larger and more in -depth review of its transit services and how to best position for handing out the surveys.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total authorization for Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement would be $1,000,000, which is 100% federal funds with no local match requirement. This would increase the total Agreement to $1,832,610. Funds are budgeted in the Transportation Fund (Fund 451, Organization Code 45160503). There is no impact to the General Fund.

PUBLIC CONTACT/ADVISORY BODY RECOMMENDATION
N/A

ALTERNATIVE ACTION
The council may choose not to approve Amendment No. 4. This is not recommended, however, as FAST does not have sufficient staff resources to implement the approved COA and other reporting respon sibilities without an outside consultant. The City would also be required to return the $1,000,000 in FTA grant funds awarded in June 2022.

COORDINATED WITH
N/A

STAFF CONTACT
Shaun Vigil, Operations Manager - Transit
(707) 434-3807
[email protected]

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 2: Proposed Resolution
Attachment 3: Proposed Agreement

CITY OF FAIRFIELD

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-295

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE AGREEMENT

BETWEEN THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD AND INNOVATE MOBILITY, LLC TO DEVELOP, COMPLETE,

AND IMPLEMENT A COMPREHENSIVE OPERATIONAL ANALYSIS OF FAST LOCAL AND

PARATRANSIT SERVICES

WHEREAS, on December 1, 2020, the City Council approved an agreement for consultant services between the City of Fairfield and Innovate Mobility, LLC (Innovate Mobility); and

WHEREAS, the agreement provides consultant services to develop, complete, and implement a Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) of FAST local and paratransit services; and

WHEREAS, additional work is needed beyond the original scope of work to implement the COA; and

WHEREAS, staff has reviewed the proposed scope of work by Innovate Mobility and determined that costs are fair and reasonable; and

WHEREAS, FAST was awarded $1,000,000 from the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) F iscal Year 2021 American Rescue Plan’s (ARP) Route Planning and Restoration Program; and

WHEREAS, Amendment No. 4 to the agreement will increase the total compensation by $1,000,000 to provide the additional scope of work.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD HEREBY RESOLVES:

Section 1. The city manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute Amendment No. 4 to an agreement with Innovate Mobility for an amount not -to-exceed $1,000,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,832,610

Section 2. The city manager is hereby authorized to execute and administer amendments in an amount not-to-exceed $50,000.

RES. NO. 2024-295

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of December 2024, by the following vote:

AYES: MEMBERS: MOY/BERTANI/CARR/PANDURO/SANDHU/TONNESEN/WILLIAMS

NOES: MEMBERS:

ABSENT: MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: MEMBERS:

_________
MAYOR

ATTEST:

____________________________

CITY CLERK

AMENDMENT NO. 4

AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES BETWEEN

CITY OF FAIRFIELD AND INNOVATE MOBILITY LLC

FOR CONSULTING WORK TO DEVELOP, COMPLETE, AND IMPLEMENT A COMPREHENSIVE

OPERATIONAL ANALYSIS OF FAST LOCAL AND PARATRANSIT SERVICES

This AMENDMENT No. 4 (hereinafter “AMENDMENT No. 4”) to the Ag reement for Consulting Services (“ORIGINAL AGREEMENT”), dated December 7, 2020 , is made and entered this _ _____ day of _____ _____________, 20 24, by and between the CITY OF FAIRFIELD, a municipal corporation (hereinafter “CITY”), and INNOVATE MOBILITY (hereinafter “CONSULTANT”).

WITNESSETH

WHEREAS, on December 7, 2020, the parties entered into the ORIGINAL AGREEMENT to develop, complete and im plement a Comprehensive Operational Analysis of FAST local and paratransit services (“PROJECT”);

WHEREAS, on July 14, 2021, the part ies exec uted AMENDMENT No. 1 for additional services, fees and time extension beyond the scope of the ORIGINAL AGREEMENT in order to complete the necessary work associated with the PROJECT. The ORIGINAL AGREEMENT and AMENDMENT No. 1 are collectively referred to as the “AGREEMENT.”

WHEREAS, on September 22, 2021, the parties executed AMENDMENT NO. 2 f or additional services, fees and time extension beyond the scope of the ORIGINAL AGREEMENT in order to complete the necessary work associated with the PROJECT. The ORIGINAL AGREEMENT, AMENDMENT No. 1 and AMENDMENT No. 2 are collectively referred to as the “AGREEMENT.”

WHEREAS, on June 6, 2023 , the parties executed AMENDMENT NO. 3 f or additional services, fees and time extension beyond the scope of the ORIGINAL AGREEMENT in order to complete the necessary work associated with the PROJECT. The ORIGINAL AGREEMENT , AMENDMENT No. 1, AMENDMENT No. 2, and AMENDMENT No. 3 are collectively referred to as the “AGREEMENT.”

WHEREAS, on June 2, 2022, the CITY received notice of an $1 million competitive Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant to provide additional services and time extension beyond the amended scope of the AGREEMENT in order to complete the necessary planning, analysis, and evaluation work associated with implementation of the PROJECT.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants and agre ements herein set forth, the parties do hereby agree as follows:

1. Exhibit A of the AGREEMENT is hereby amended to include the additional scope of services, and the federal clauses required under the $1 million FTA grant and set forth in the attached Exhibit A, incorporated herein by this reference . The original agreement and Amendments 1, 2, and 3 were not subject to or required to be subject to federal clauses and requirements.

2. Exhibit A of the AGREEMENT is also hereby amended to include the additional compensation and services set forth in the attached Exhibit A, incorporated herein by this reference. The total fees for the AGREEMENT shall be increased by ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000) for a total maximum amount not to exceed ONE MILLION EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-TWO THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED TEN DOLLARS ($1,832,610).

3. Section 7 of the AGREEMENT is amended to extend the term of the AGREEMENT through September 30, 202 8, or until the scope of work or any additional work agreed to is completed, unless sooner terminated as provided in Section 8 of the General Conditions of the AGREEMENT.

4. Except as specifically set forth herein, all terms and conditions of the AGREEMENT shall remain in full force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this AMENDMENT NO. 4 on the _____ day of ______________, 2024.

Approved as to form: CITY OF FAIRFIELD
a municipal corporation (CITY)

______________________________ _____________________________________ David Lim, City Attorney David Gassaway, City Manager

By ___________________________________
Rahul Kumar, President

INNOVATE MOBILITY, LLC
(CONSULTANT)

EXHIBIT A

SCOPE OF SERVICES, FEE SCHEDULE, AND FEDERAL CLAUSES
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Energy Conservation

CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with mandatory standards and policies relating to energy efficiency which are contained in the state energy conservation plan issued in compliance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 6321 et seq..

Clean Water

(1) The Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq. The Contractor agrees to report each violation to the Purchaser and understands and agrees that the Purchaser will, in turn, report each violation as required to assure notification to FTA and the appropriate EPA Regional Office.

(2) The Contractor also agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract exceeding $15 0,000 financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA.

Lobbying Restrictions

The CONTRACTOR agrees to:

(a) Refrain from using Federal assistance funds to support lobbying,

(b) Comply, and assure the compliance of each third party CONTRACTOR at any tier and each SUBCONTRACTOR at any tier, with U.S. DOT regulations, "New Restrictions on Lobbying," 49 C.F.R.

Part 20, modified as necessary by 31 U.S.C. § 1352.

(c) Comply with Federal statutory provisions to the extent applicable prohibiting the use of Federal assistance funds for activities designed to influence Congress or a State legislature on legislation or appropriations, except through proper, official channels.

Access to Records

The following access to records requirements apply to this Contract:

1. Where the Purchaser is not a State but a local government and is the FTA Recipient or a subgrantee of the FTA Recipient in accordance with 49 C.F.R. 18.36(i), the Contractor agrees to provide the Purchaser, the FTA Administrator, the Comptroller General of the United States or any of their authorized representatives access to any books, documents, papers and records of the Contractor which are directly pertinent to this contract for the purposes of making audits, examinations, excerpts and transcriptions.

Contractor also agrees, pursuant to 49 C.F.R. 633.17 to provide the FTA Administrator or his authorized representatives including any PMO Contractor access to Contractor's records and construction sites pertaining to a major capital project, defined at 49 U.S.C. 5302(a)1, which is receiving federal financial assistance through the programs described at 49 U.S.C. 5307, 5309 or 5311.

2. Where the Purchaser is a State and is the FTA Recipient or a subgrantee of the FTA Recipient in accordance with 49 C.F.R. 633.17, Contractor agrees to provide the Purchaser, the FTA Administrator or his authorized representatives, including any PMO Contractor, access to the Contractor's records and construction sites pertaining to a major capital project, defined at 49 U.S.C. 5302(a)1, which is receiving federal financial assistance through the programs described at 49 U.S.C. 5307, 5309 or 5311. By definition, a major capital project excludes contracts of less than the simplified acquisition threshold currently set at $150,000.

3. Where the Purchaser enters into a negotiated contract for other than a small purchase or under the simplified acquisition threshold and is an institution of higher education, a hospital or other non- profit

organization and is the FTA Recipient or a subgrantee of the FTA Recipient in accordance with 49 C.F.R.

19.48, Contractor agrees to provide the Purchaser, FTA Administrator, the Comptroller General of the United States or any of their duly authorized representatives with access to any books, documents, papers and record of the Contractor which are directly pertinent to this contract for the purposes of making audits, examinations, excerpts and transcriptions.

4. Where any Purchaser which is the FTA Recipient or a subgrantee of the FTA Recipient in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 5325(a) enters into a contract for a capital project or improvement (defined at 49 U.S.C. 5302(a)1) through other than competitive bidding, the Contractor shall make available records related to the contract to the Purchaser, the Secretary of Transportation and the Comptroller General or any authorized officer or employee of any of them for the purposes of conducting an audit and inspection.

5. The Contractor agrees to permit any of the foregoing parties to reproduce by any means whatsoever or to copy excerpts and transcriptions as reasonably needed.

6. The Contractor agrees to maintain all books, records, accounts and reports required under this contract for a period of not less than three years after the date of termination or expiration of this contract, except in the event of litigation or settlement of claims arising from the performance of this contract, in which case Contractor agrees to maintain same until the Purchaser, the FTA Administrator, the Comptroller General, or any of their duly authorized representatives, have disposed of all such litigation, appeals, claims or exceptions related thereto. Reference 49 CFR 18.36(i)(11).

7. FTA does not require the inclusion of these requirements in subcontracts.

Federal Changes

CONTRACTOR shall at all times comply with all applicable FTA regulations, policies, procedures and directives, including without limitation those listed directly or by reference in the Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, Master Agreement (FTA MA), between Purchaser and FTA, as they may be amended or promulgated from time to time during the term of this contract.

CONTRACTOR's failure to so comply shall constitute a material breach of this contract.

Clean Air

(1) The Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §§ 7401 et seq. The Contractor agrees to report each violation to the Purchaser and understands and agrees that the Purchaser will, in turn, report each violation as required to assure notification to FTA and the appropriate EPA Regional Office.

(2) The Contractor also agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract exceeding $15 0,000 financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA.

Recycled Products

To the extent applicable, the CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with U.S. EPA regulations, "Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines for Products Containing Recovered Materials," 40 C.F.R. Part 247, implementing section 6002 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 6962, and otherwise provide a competitive preference for products and services that conserve natural resources and protect the environment and are energy efficient.

Davis-Bacon and Copeland Anti-Kickback Acts

(1) Minimum wages - (i) All laborers and mechanics employed or working upon the site of the work (or under the United States Housing Act of 1937 or under the Housing Act of 1949 in the construction or development of the project), will be paid unconditionally and not less often than once a week, and without

subsequent deduction or rebate on any account (except such payroll deductions as are permitted by regulations issued by the Secretary of Labor under the Copeland Act (29 CFR part 3)), the full amount of wages and bona fide fringe benefits (or cash equivalents thereof) due at time of payment computed at rates not less than those contained in the wage determination of the Secretary of Labor which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, regardless of any contractual relationship which may be alleged to exis t between the contractor and such laborers and mechanics.

Contributions made or costs reasonably anticipated for bona fide fringe benefits under section 1(b)(2) of the Davis-Bacon Act on behalf of laborers or mechanics are considered wages paid to such laborers or mechanics, subject to the provisions of paragraph (1)(iv) of this section; also, regular contributions made or costs incurred for more than a weekly period (but not less often than quarterly) under plans, funds, or programs which cover the particular weekly period, are deemed to be constructively made or incurred during such weekly period. Such laborers and mechanics shall be paid the appropriate wage rate and fringe benefits on the wage determination for the classification of work actually performed, without regard to skill, except as provided in 29 CFR Part 5.5(a)(4). Laborers or mechanics performing work in more than one classification may be compensated at the rate specified for each classification for the time actually worked therein: Provided, That the employer's payroll records accurately set forth the time spent in each classification in which work is performed. The wage determination (including any additional classifications and wage rates conformed under paragraph (1)(ii) of this section) and the Davis -Bacon poster (WH-1321) shall be posted at all times by the contractor and its subcontractors at the site of the work in a prominent and accessible place where it can be easily seen by the workers.

(ii)(A) The contracting officer shall require that any class of laborers or mechanics, including helpers, which is not listed in the wage determination and which is to be employed under the contract shall be classified in conformance with the wage determination. The contracting officer shall approve an additional classification and wage rate and fringe benefits therefore only when the following criteria have been met:

(1) Except with respect to helpers as defined as 29 CFR 5.2(n)(4), the work to be performed by the classification requested is not performed by a classification in the wage determination; and

(2) The classification is utilized in the area by the construction industry; and

(3) The proposed wage rate, including any bona fide fringe benefits, bears a reasonable relationship to the wage rates contained in the wage determination; and

(4) With respect to helpers as defined in 29 CFR 5.2(n)(4), such a classification prevails in the area in which the work is performed.

(B) If the contractor and the laborers and mechanics to be employed in the classification (if known), or their representatives, and the contracting officer agree on the classification and wage rate (including the amount designated for fringe benefits where appropriate), a report of the action taken shall be sent by the contracting officer to the Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division, Employment Standards Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, Washington, DC 20210. The Administrator, or an authorized representative, will approve, modify, or disapprove every additional classification action within 30 days of receipt and so advise the contracting officer or will notify the contracting officer within the 30-day period that additional time is necessary.

(C) In the event the contractor, the laborers or mechanics to be employed in the classification or their representatives, and the contracting officer do not agree on the proposed classification and wage rate (including the amount designated for fringe benefits, where appropriate), the contracting officer shall refer the questions, including the views of all interested parties and the recommendation of the contracting officer, to the Administrator for determination. The Administrator, or an authorized representative, will issue a determination within 30 days of receipt and so advise the contracting officer or will notify the contracting officer within the 30-day period that additional time is necessary.

(D) The wage rate (including fringe benefits where appropriate) determined pursuant to paragraphs (a)(1)(ii) (B) or (C) of this section, shall be paid to all workers performing work in the classification under this contract from the first day on which work is performed in the classification.

(iii) Whenever the minimum wage rate prescribed in the contract for a class of laborers or mechanics includes a fringe benefit which is not expressed as an hourly rate, the contractor shall either pay the benefit as stated in the wage determination or shall pay another bona fide fringe benefit or an hourly cash equivalent thereof.

(iv) If the contractor does not make payments to a trustee or other third person, the contractor may consider as part of the wages of any laborer or mechanic the amount of any costs reasonably anticipated in providing bona fide fringe benefits under a plan or program, Provided, That the Secretary of Labor has found, upon the written request of the contractor, that the applicable standards of the Davis -Bacon Act have been met. The Secretary of Labor may require the contractor to set aside in a separate accou nt assets for the meeting of obligations under the plan or program.

(v)(A) The contracting officer shall require that any class of laborers or mechanics which is not listed in the wage determination and which is to be employed under the contract shall be classified in conformance with the wage determination. The contracting officer shall approve an additional classification and wage rate and fringe benefits therefor only when the following criteria have been met:

(1) The work to be performed by the classification requested is not performed by a classification in the wage determination; and

(2) The classification is utilized in the area by the construction industry; and

(3) The proposed wage rate, including any bona fide fringe benefits, bears a reasonable relationship to the wage rates contained in the wage determination.
(B) If the contractor and the laborers and mechanics to be employed in the classification (if known), or their representatives, and the contracting officer agree on the classification and wage rate (including the amount designated for fringe benefits where appropriate), a report of the action taken shall be sent by the contracting officer to the Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division, Employment Standards Administration, Washington, DC 20210. The Administrator, or an authorized representative, will approve, modify, or disapprove every additional classification action within 30 days of receipt and so advise the contracting officer or will notify the contracting officer within the 30- day period that additional time is necessary.

(C) In the event the contractor, the laborers or mechanics to be employed in the classification or their representatives, and the contracting officer do not agree on the proposed classification and wage rate (including the amount designated for fringe benefits, where appropriate), the contracting officer shall refer the questions, including the views of all interested parties and the recommendation of the contracting officer, to the Administrator for determination. The Administrator, or an authorized repres entative, will issue a determination with 30 days of receipt and so advise the contracting officer or will notify the contracting officer within the 30-day period that additional time is necessary.

(D) The wage rate (including fringe benefits where appropriate) determined pursuant to paragraphs (a)(1)(v) (B) or (C) of this section, shall be paid to all workers performing work in the classification under this contract from the first day on which work is performed in the classification.

(2) Withholding - The City of Fairfield shall upon its own action or upon written request of an authorized representative of the Department of Labor withhold or cause to be withheld from the contractor under this contract or any other Federal contract with the same prime contractor, or any other federally -assisted contract subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, which is held by the same prime contractor, so much of the accrued payments or advances as may be considered necessary to pay laborers and mechanics, including apprentices, trainees, and helpers, employed by the

contractor or any subcontractor the full amount of wages required by the contract. In the event of failure to pay any laborer or mechanic, including any apprentice, trainee, or helper, employed or working on the site of the work (or under the United States Housing Act of 1937 or under the Housing Act of 1949 in the construction or development of the project), all or part of the wages required by the contract, the City of Fairfield may, after written notice to the contractor, sponsor, applicant, or owner, take such action as may be necessary to cause the suspension of any further payment, advance, or guarantee of funds until such violations have ceased.

(3) Payrolls and basic records - (i) Payrolls and basic records relating thereto shall be maintained by the contractor during the course of the work and preserved for a period of three years thereafter for all laborers and mechanics working at the site of the work (or under the United States Housing Act of 1937, or under the Housing Act of 1949, in the construction or development of the project). Such records shall contain the name, address, and social security number of each such worker, his or her correct classification, hourly rates of wages paid (including rates of contributions or costs anticipated for bona fide fringe benefits or cash equivalents thereof of the types described in section 1(b)(2)(B) of the Davis -Bacon Act), daily and weekly number of hours worked, deductions made and actual wages paid. Whenever the Secretary of Labor has found under 29 CFR 5.5(a)(1)(iv) that the wages of any laborer or mechanic include the amount of any costs reasonably anticipated in providing benefits under a plan or program described in section 1(b)(2)(B) of the Davis-Bacon Act, the contractor shall maintain records which show that the commitment to provide such benefits is enforceable, that the plan or program is financially responsible, and that the plan or program has been communicated in writing to the laborers or mechanics affected, and records which show the costs anticipated or the actual cost incurred in providing such benefits. Contractors employing apprentices or trainees under approved programs shall maintain written evidence of the registration of apprenticeship programs and certification of trainee programs, the registration of the apprentices and trainees, and the ratios and wage rates prescribed in the applicable programs.

(ii)(A) The contractor shall submit weekly for each week in which any contract work is performed a copy of all payrolls to the City of Fairfield for transmission to the Federal Transit Administration. The payrolls submitted shall set out accurately and completely all of the information required to be maintained under section 5.5(a)(3)(i) of Regulations, 29 CFR part 5. This information may be submitted in any form desired.

Optional Form WH-347 is available for this purpose and may be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents (Federal Stock Number 029-005-00014-1), U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. The prime contractor is responsible for the
submission of copies of payrolls by all subcontractors.

(B) Each payroll submitted shall be accompanied by a "Statement of Compliance," signed by the contractor or subcontractor or his or her agent who pays or supervises the payment of the persons employed under the contract and shall certify the following:

(1) That the payroll for the payroll period contains the information required to be maintained under section

5.5(a)(3)(i) of Regulations, 29 CFR part 5 and that such information is correct and complete;

(2) That each laborer or mechanic (including each helper, apprentice, and trainee) employed on the contract during the payroll period has been paid the full weekly wages earned, without rebate, either directly or indirectly, and that no deductions have been made either directly or indirectly from the full wages earned, other than permissible deductions as set forth in Regulations, 29 CFR part 3;

(3) That each laborer or mechanic has been paid not less than the applicable wage rates and fringe benefits or cash equivalents for the classification of work performed, as specified in the applicable wage determination incorporated into the contract.

(C) The weekly submission of a properly executed certification set forth on the reverse side of Optional Form WH-347 shall satisfy the requirement for submission of the "Statement of Compliance" required by paragraph (a)(3)(ii)(B) of this section.

(D) The falsification of any of the above certifications may subject the contractor or subcontractor to civil or criminal prosecution under section 1001 of title 18 and section 231 of title 31 of the United States Code.

(iii) The contractor or subcontractor shall make the records required under paragraph (a)(3)(i) of this section available for inspection, copying, or transcription by authorized representatives of the Federal Transit Administration or the Department of Labor, and shall permit such representatives to interview employees during working hours on the job. If the contractor or subcontractor fails to submit the required records or to make them available, the Federal agency may, after written notice to the contrac tor, sponsor, applicant, or owner, take such action as may be necessary to cause the suspension of any further payment, advance, or guarantee of funds. Furthermore, failure to submit the required records upon request or to make such records available may be grounds for debarment action pursuant to 29 CFR 5.12.

(4) Apprentices and trainees - (i) Apprentices - Apprentices will be permitted to work at less than the predetermined rate for the work they performed when they are employed pursuant to and individually registered in a bona fide apprenticeship program registered with the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, or with a State Apprenticeship Agency recognized by the Bureau, or if a person is employed in his or her first 90 days of probationary employment as an apprentice in such an apprenticeship program, who is not individually registered in the program, but who has been certified by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training or a State Apprenticeship Agency (where appropriate) to be eligible for probationary employment as an apprentice. The allowable ratio of apprentices to journeymen on the job site in any craft classification shall not be greater than the ratio permitted to the contractor as to the entire work force under the registered program. Any worker listed on a payroll at an apprentice wage rate, who is not registered or otherwise employed as stated above, shall be paid not less than the applicable wage rate on the wage determination for the classification of work actually performed. In addition, any apprentice performing work on the job site in excess of the ratio permitted under the registered program shall be paid not less than the applicable wage rate on the wage determination for the work actually performed. Where a contractor is performing construction on a project in a locality other than that in which its program is registered, the ratios and wage rates (expressed in percentages of the journeyman's hourly rate) specified in the contractor's or subcontractor's registered program shall be observed. Every apprentice must be paid at not less than the rate specified in the registered program for the apprentice's level of progress, expressed as a percentage of the journeymen hourly rate specified in the applicable wage determination. Apprentices shall be paid fringe benefits in accordance with the provisions of the apprenticeship program. If the apprenticeship program does not specify fringe benefits, apprentices must be paid the full amount of fringe benefits listed on the wage determination for the applicable classification.

If the Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor determines that a different practice prevails for the applicable apprentice classification, fringes shall be paid in accordance with that determination. In the event the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, or a State Apprenticeship Agency recognized by the Bureau, withdraws approval of an apprenticeship program, the contractor will no longer be permitted to utilize apprentices at less than the applicable predetermined rate for the work performed until an acceptable program is approved.

(ii) Trainees - Except as provided in 29 CFR 5.16, trainees will not be permitted to work at less than the predetermined rate for the work performed unless they are employed pursuant to and individually registered in a program which has received prior approval, evidenced by formal certification by the U.S.

Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. The ratio of trainees to journeymen on the job site shall not be greater than permitted under the plan approved by the Employment and Training Administration. Every trainee must be paid at not less than the rate specified in the approved program for the trainee's level of progress, expressed as a percentage of the journeyman hourly rate specified in the applicable wage determination. Trainees shall be paid fringe benefits in accordance with the provisions of the trainee program. If the trainee program does not mention fringe benefits, trainees shall be paid the full amount of fringe benefits listed on the wage determination unless the Administrato r of the Wage and Hour Division determines that there is an apprenticeship program associated with the corresponding journeyman wage rate on the wage determination which provides for less than full fringe

benefits for apprentices. Any employee listed on the payroll at a trainee rate who is not registered and participating in a training plan approved by the Employment and Training Administration shall be paid not less than the applicable wage rate on the wage determination for the classification of work actually performed. In addition, any trainee performing work on the job site in excess of the ratio permitted under the registered program shall be paid not less than the applicable wage rate on the wage determination for the work actually performed. In the event the Employment and Training Administration withdraws approval of a training program, the contractor will no longer be permitted to utilize trainees at less than the applicable predetermined rate for the work performed until an acceptable program is approved.

(iii) Equal employment opportunity - The utilization of apprentices, trainees and journeymen under this part shall be in conformity with the equal employment opportunity requirements of Executive Order 11246, as amended, and 29 CFR part 30.

(5) Compliance with Copeland Act requirements - The contractor shall comply with the requirements of 29 CFR part 3, which are incorporated by reference in this contract.

(6) Subcontracts - The contractor or subcontractor shall insert in any subcontracts the clauses contained in 29 CFR 5.5(a)(1) through (10) and such other clauses as the Federal Transit Administration may by appropriate instructions require, and also a clause requiring the subcontractors to include these clauses in any lower tier subcontracts. The prime contractor shall be responsible for the compliance by any subcontractor or lower tier subcontractor with all the contract clauses in 29 CFR 5.5.

(7) Contract termination: debarment - A breach of the contract clauses in 29 CFR 5.5 may be grounds for termination of the contract, and for debarment as a contractor and a subcontractor as provided in 29 CFR 5.12.

(8) Compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Act requirements - All rulings and interpretations of the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts contained in 29 CFR parts 1, 3, and 5 are herein incorporated by reference in this contract.

(9) Disputes concerning labor standards - Disputes arising out of the labor standards provisions of this contract shall not be subject to the general disputes clause of this contract. Such disputes shall be resolved in accordance with the procedures of the Department of Labor set forth in 29 CFR parts 5, 6, and 7. Disputes within the meaning of this clause include disputes between the contractor (or any of its subcontractors) and the contracting agency, the U.S. Department of Labor, or the employees or thei r representatives.

(10) Certification of eligibility - (i) By entering into this contract, the contractor certifies that neither it (nor he or she) nor any person or firm who has an interest in the contractor's firm is a person or firm ineligible to be awarded Government contracts by virtue of section 3(a) of the Davis -Bacon Act or 29 CFR

5.12(a)(1).

(ii) No part of this contract shall be subcontracted to any person or firm ineligible for award of a Government contract by virtue of section 3(a) of the Davis-Bacon Act or 29 CFR 5.12(a)(1).

(iii) The penalty for making false statements is prescribed in the U.S. Criminal Code, 18 U.S.C. 1001.

Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act

The CONTRACTOR agrees to comply, and assures the compliance of each third party CONTRACTOR and each SUBCONTRACTOR at any tier of the Project, with the following employee protection requirements for contract employees

(a) Overtime requirements - No CONTRACTOR or SUBCONTRACTOR contracting for any part of the contract work which may require or involve the employment of laborers or mechanics shall require or permit any such laborer or mechanic in any workweek in which he or she is employed on such work to work in excess of forty hours in such workweek unless such laborer or mechanic receives compensation at a rate not less than one and one-half times the basic rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of forty hours in such workweek.

(b) Violation; liability for unpaid wages; liquidated damages - In the event of any violation of the clause set forth in paragraph (1) of this section the CONTRACTOR and any SUBCONTRACTOR responsible therefore shall be liable for the unpaid wages. In addition, such CONTRACTOR and SUBCONTRACTOR shall be liable to the United States for liquidated damages. Such liquidated damages shall be computed with respect to each individual laborer or mechanic, including watchmen and guards, employed in violation of the clause set forth in paragraph (1) of this section, in the sum of $10 for each calendar day on which such individual was required or permitted to work in excess of the standard workweek of forty hours without payment of the overtime wages required by the clause set forth in paragraph (1) of this section.

(c) Withholding for unpaid wages and liquidated damages – The CONTRACTOR shall upon its own action or upon written request of an authorized representative of the Department of Labor withhold or cause to be withheld, from any moneys payable on account of work performed by the CONTRACTOR or SUBCONTRACTOR under any such contract or any other Federal contract with the same prime CONTRACTOR, or any other federally-assisted contract subject to the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, which is held by the same prime CONTRACTOR, such sums as may be determined to be necessary to satisfy any liabilities of such CONTRACTOR or SUBCONTRACTOR for unpaid wages and liquidated damages as provided in the clause set forth in paragraph (2) of this section.

(d) Subcontracts - The CONTRACTOR or SUBCONTRACTOR shall insert in any subcontracts the clauses set forth in this section and also a clause requiring the SUBCONTRACTORs to include these clauses in any lower tier subcontracts. The prime CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for compliance by any SUBCONTRACTOR or lower tier SUBCONTRACTOR with the clauses set forth in this section.

No Government Obligation to Third Parties

(a) The City of Fairfield and CONTRACTOR acknowledge and agree that, notwithstanding any concurrence by the Federal Government in or approval of the solicitation or award of the underlying contract, absent the express written consent by the Federal Government, the Federal Government is not a party to this contract and shall not be subject to any obligations or liabilities to the City of Fairfield, CONTRACTOR, or any other party (whether or not a party to that contract) pertaining to any matter resulting from the underlying contract.

(b) The CONTRACTOR agrees to include the above clause in each subcontract financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA. It is further agreed that the clause shall not be modified, except to identify the SUBCONTRACTOR who will be subject to its provisions.

Program Fraud and False or Fraudulent Statements or Related Acts.

(a) The CONTRACTOR acknowledges that the provisions of the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986, as amended, 31 U.S.C. § 3801 et seq . and U.S. DOT regulations, "Program Fraud Civil Remedies," 49 C.F.R. Part 31, apply to its actions pertaining to this Project. Upon execution of the underlying contract, the CONTRACTOR certifies or affirms the truthfulness and accuracy of any statement it has made, it makes, it may make, or causes to be made, pertaining to the underlying contract or the FTA assisted project for which this contract work is being performed. In addition to other penalties that may be applicable, the CONTRACTOR further acknowledges that if it makes, or causes to be made, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent claim, statement, submission, or certification, the Federal Government

reserves the right to impose the penalties of the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986 on the CONTRACTOR to the extent the Federal Government deems appropriate.

(b) The CONTRACTOR also acknowledges that if it makes, or causes to be made, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent claim, statement, submission, or certification to the Federal Government under a contract connected with a project that is financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance originally awarded by FTA under the authority of 49 U.S.C. § 5307, the Government reserves the right to impose the penalties of 18 U.S.C. § 1001 and 49 U.S.C. § 5307(n)(1) on the CONTRACTOR, to the extent the Federal Government deems appropriate.

(c) The CONTRACTOR agrees to include the above two clauses in each subcontract financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA. It is further agreed that the clauses shall not be modified, except to identify the SUBCONTRACTOR who will be subject to the provisions.

Termination

Upon written notice, CONTRACTOR agrees that the Federal Government may suspend or terminate all or part of the Federal financial assistance provided herein if CONTRACTOR has violated the terms of the Grant Agreement or Cooperative Agreement, or if the Federal Government determines that the purposes of the statute authorizing the Project would not be adequately served by the continuation of Federal financial assistance for the Project. Any failure to make reasonable progress on the Project or other violation of the Grant Agreement or Cooperative Agreement that endangers substantial performance of the Project shall provide sufficient grounds for the Federal Government to terminate the Grant Agreement or Cooperative Agreement. Termination of any Federal financial assistance for the Project will not invalidate obligations properly incurred by CONTRACTOR before the termination date, to the extent those obligations cannot be canceled. If, however, the Federal Government determines that CONTRACTOR has willfully misused Federal assistance funds by failing to make adequate progress, failing to make reasonable and appropriate use of the Project real property, facilities, or equipment, or has failed to comply with the terms of the Grant Agreement or Cooperative Agreement, the Federal Government reserves the right to require CONTRACTOR to refund the entire amount of Federal funds provided for the Project or any lesser amount as the Federal Government may determine. Expiration of any Project time period established for the Project does not, by itself, constitute an expiration or termination of the Grant

Agreement or Cooperative Agreement

(a) Termination for Convenience: The City of Fairfield may terminate this contract, in whole or in part, at any time by written notice to the CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR shall be paid its costs, including contract closeout costs, and profit on work performed up to the time of termination. The CONTRACTOR shall promptly submit its termination claim to City of Fairfield to be paid the CONTRACTOR. If the CONTRACTOR has any property in its possession belonging to the City of Fairfield, the CONTRACTOR will account for the same, and dispose of it in the manner the City of Fairfield directs.

(b) Termination for Default: If the CONTRACTOR does not deliver supplies in accordance with the contract delivery schedule, or, if the contract is for services, the CONTRACTOR fails to perform in the manner called for in the contract, or if the CONTRACTOR fails to comply with any other provisions of the contract, the City may terminate this contract for default. Termination shall be effected by serving a notice of termination on the CONTRACTOR setting forth the manner in which the CONTRACTOR is in default .

The CONTRACTOR will only be paid the contract price for supplies delivered and accepted, or services performed in accordance with the manner of performance set forth in the contract. If it is later determined by the City of Fairfield that the CONTRACTOR had an excusable reason for not performing, such as a strike, fire, or flood, events which are not the fault of or beyond the control of the CONTRACTOR, the City

of Fairfield, after setting up a new delivery of performance schedule, may allow the CONTRACTOR to continue work, or treat the termination as a termination for convenience.

(c) Termination for Cost-Type Contracts: The City of Fairfield may terminate this contract, or any portion of it, by serving a notice of termination on the CONTRACTOR. The notice shall state whether the termination is for convenience of the City of Fairfield or is for the default of the CONTRACTOR. If the termination is for default, the notice shall state the manner in which the CONTRACTOR has failed to perform the requirements of the contract. The CONTRACTOR shall account for any property in its possession paid for from funds received from the City of Fairfield, or property supplied to the CONTRACTOR by the City of Fairfield. If the termination is for default, the City of Fairfield may fix the fee, if the contract provides for a fee, to be paid the CONTRACTOR in proportion to the value, if any, of the work performed up to the time of termination. The CONTRACTOR shall promptly submit its termination claim to the City of Fairfield and the parties shall negotiate the termination settlement to be paid the CONTRACTOR.

Government-wide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement)

The CONTRACTOR agrees to comply, and assures the compliance of each third party CONTRACTOR and SUBCONTRACTOR at any tier, with Executive Orders Nos. 12549 and 12689, "Debarment and Suspension," 31 U.S.C. § 6101 note, and U.S. DOT regulations, "Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement)," within 49 C.F.R. Part 29.

Privacy Act

The following requirements apply to the CONTRACTOR and its employees that administer any system of records on behalf of the Federal Government under any contract:

(a) The CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with, and assures the compliance of its employees with, the information restrictions and other applicable requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. § 552a.

Among other things, the CONTRACTOR agrees to obtain the express consent of the Federal Government before the CONTRACTOR or its employees operate a system of records on behalf of the Federal Government. The CONTRACTOR understands that the requirements of the Privacy Act, including the civil and criminal penalties for violation of that Act, apply to those individuals involved, and that failure to comply with the terms of the Privacy Act may result in termination of the underlying contract.

(b) The CONTRACTOR also agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract to administer any system of records on behalf of the Federal Government financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA.

Civil Rights

The following requirements apply to the underlying contract:

(a) Nondiscrimination - In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d, section 303 of the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 6102, section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. § 12132, and Federal transit law at 49 U.S.C. § 5332, the CONTRACTOR agrees that it will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, or disability. In addition, the CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with applicable Federal implementing regulations and other implementing requirements FTA may issue.

(b) Equal Employment Opportunity - The following equal employment opportunity requirements apply to the underlying contract:

(i) Race, Color, Creed, National Origin, Sex - In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e, and Federal transit laws at 49 U.S.C. § 5332, the CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity requirements of U.S. Department of Labor (U.S. DOL) regulations, "Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Equal Employment Opportunity, Department of Labor," 41 C.F.R. Parts 60 et seq ., (which implement Executive Order No. 11246, "Equal Employment Opportunity," as amended by Executive Order No. 11375, "Amending Executive Order 11246 Relating to Equal Employment Opportunity," 42 U.S.C. § 2000e note), and with any applicable Federal statutes, executive orders, regulations, and Federal policies that may in the future affect construction activities undertaken in the course of the Project. The CONTRACTOR agrees to take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, creed, national origin, sex, or age. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. In addition, the CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with any implementing requirements FTA may issue.

(ii) Age - In accordance with section 4 of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 623 and Federal transit law at 49 U.S.C. § 5332, the CONTRACTOR agrees to refrain from discrimination against present and prospective employees for reason of age. In addition, the CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with any implementing requirements FTA may issue.

(iii) Disabilities - In accordance with section 102 of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 12112, the CONTRACTOR agrees that it will comply with the requirements of U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, "Regulations to Implement the Equal Employment Provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act," 29 C.F.R. Part 1630, pertaining to employment of persons with disabilities. In addition, the CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with any implementing requirements FTA may issue.

(c) The CONTRACTOR also agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA, modified only if necessary to identify the affected parties.

Breaches and Disputes

(a) Disputes - Disputes arising in the performance of this Contract which are not resolved by agreement of the parties shall be decided in writing by the authorized representative of the City of Fairfield. This decision shall be final and conclusive unless within ten (10) days from the date of receipt of its copy, the CONTRACTOR mails or otherwise furnishes a written appeal to the City of Fairfield. In connection with any such appeal, the CONTRACTOR shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard and to offer evidence in support of its position. The decision of the City of Fairfield shall be binding upon the CONTRACTOR and the CONTRACTOR shall abide be the decision.

(b) Performance During Dispute - Unless otherwise directed by the City of Fairfield, CONTRACTOR shall continue performance under this Contract while matters in dispute are being resolved.

(c) Claims for Damages - Should either party to the Contract suffer injury or damage to person or property because of any act or omission of the party or of any of his employees, agents or others for whose acts he is legally liable, a claim for damages therefore shall be made in writing to such other party within a reasonable time after the first observance of such injury of damage.

(d) Remedies - Unless this contract provides otherwise, all claims, counterclaims, disputes and other matters in question between the City of Fairfield and the CONTRACTOR arising out of or relating to this agreement or its breach will be decided by arbitration if the parties mutually agree, or in a court of competent jurisdiction within the State of California.

(e) Rights and Remedies - The duties and obligations imposed by the Contract Documents and the rights and remedies available thereunder shall be in addition to and not a limitation of any duties, obligations, rights and remedies otherwise imposed or available by law. No action or failure to act by the City of Fairfield, Architect or CONTRACTOR shall constitute a waiver of any right or duty afforded any of them under the Contract, nor shall any such action or failure to act constitute an approval of or acquiescence in any breach thereunder, except as may be specifically agreed in writing.

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise

The CONTRACTOR agrees to take the following measures to facilitate participation by disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE) in the Project:

(a) The CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with section 1101(b) of TEA-21, 23 U.S.C. § 101 note, and U.S.

DOT regulations, "Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Department of Transportation Financial Assistance Programs," 49 C.F.R. Part 26.

(b) The CONTRACTOR agrees that it shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the award and performance of any third party contract, or sub-agreement supported with Federal assistance derived from the U.S. DOT or in the administration of its DBE program or the requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 26. The CONTRACTOR agrees to take all necessary and reasonable steps set forth in 49 C.F.R. Part 26 to ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of all third party contracts and sub-agreements supported with Federal assistance derived from the U.S. DOT. The CONTRACTOR's DBE program, as required by 49 C.F.R. Part 26 and approved by the U.S. DOT, is incorporated by reference and made part of the Grant Agreement or Cooperative Agreement. Implementation of this DBE program is a legal obligation, and failure to carry out its terms shall be treated as a violation of the Grant Agreement or Master Agreement. Upon notification to the CONTRACTOR of its failure to implement its approved DBE program, the U.S. DOT may impose sanctions as provided for under 49 C.F.R. Part 26 and may, in appropriate cases, refer the matter for enforcement under 18 U.S.C. § 1001, and/or the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act, 31 U.S.C. §§ 3801 et seq.

29. [Reserved]

Incorporation of FTA 4220.1F Terms

The preceding provisions include, in part, certain Standard Terms and Conditions required by DOT, whether or not expressly set forth in the preceding contract provisions. All contractual provisions required by DOT, as set forth in FTA Circular 4220.1F, dated November 1, 2008, are hereby incorporated by reference. Anything to the contrary herein notwithstanding, all FTA-mandated terms shall be deemed to control in the event of a conflict with other provisions contained in this Agreement. The CONTRACTOR shall not perform any act, fail to perform any act, or refuse to comply with any City of Fairfield request, which would cause the City of Fairfield to be in violation of the FTA terms and conditions.

31. Substance Abuse

The CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with the following Federal substance abuse regulations:

(a) Drug-Free Workplace. U.S. DOT regulations, "Drug-Free Workplace Requirements (Grants)," 49 C.F.R. Part 29, Subpart F, as modified by 41 U.S.C. §§ 702 et seq.

(b) Alcohol Misuse and Prohibited Drug Use. FTA regulations, "Prevention of Alcohol Misuse and Prohibited Drug Use in Transit Operations," 49 CFR Part 655, to the extent applicable. The CONTRACTOR agrees to establish and implement a drug and alcohol testing program that complies with 49 CFR Parts 655, produce any documentation necessary to establish its compliance with Parts 655, and permit any authorized representative of the United States Department of Transportation or its operating administrations, the State Oversight Agency of California, or the City of Fairfield, to inspect the facilities and records associated with the implementation of the drug and alcohol testing program as required under 49 CFR Parts 655 and review the testing process. The CONTRACTOR agrees further to certify annually its compliance with Part 655 before February 15 and to submit the Management Information System (MIS) reports before February 15 to Management Analyst II, 2000 Cadenasso Drive, Fairfield, CA 94533. To certify compliance the CONTRACTOR shall use the "Substance Abuse Certifications" in the "Annual List of Certifications and Assurances for Federal Transit Administration Grants and Cooperative Agreements," which is published annually in the Federal Register.

Prompt Payment of Withheld Funds to Subcontractors
No retainage will be held by the agency from progress payments due to the prime contractor. Prime contractors and subcontractors are prohibited from holding retainage from subcontractors. Any delay or postponement of payment may take place only for good cause and with the agency’s prior written approval. Any violation of these provisions shall subject the violating contractor or subcontractor to the penalties, sanctions, and other remedies specified in Section 7108.5 of the California Business and Professions Code. This requirement shall not be construed to limit or impair any contractual, administrative or judicial remedies, otherwise available to the contractor or subcontractor in the event of a dispute involving late payment or nonpayment by the contractor, deficient subcontractor performance and/or noncompliance by a subcontractor. This clause applies to both DBE and non- DBE subcontractors.

THIS IS THE
TITLE
August 6, 2024

O V E R V I E W P A G E 1

OVERVIEW
Innovate Mobility (IM) is pleased to submit this proposal for services to the City of Fairfield and FAST to provide ongoing on-call transit consulting services.

T H E O B J E C T I V E
Over the next four years Innovate Mobility will perform an annual review and evaluation and analysis of FAST’s services. This includes fixed -route, microtransit, paratransit, and electrification initiatives. The review aims to ensure FAST delivers high -quality, sustainable transit services to Fairfield residents, especially focusing on low - income and disadvantaged communities while complying with all funding rules and regulations.

P R O J E C T S C O P E
The FAST Operational Review and Recommendation Plan will include, but is not limited to, the following activities:
• Conduct rider surveys, including data collection, review, and analysis • Perform financial reviews and analysis, including grant support for future transit services and electrification initiatives
• Review and analyze current services
• Conduct zero-emission modeling and financial analysis • Develop service and financial recommendations
• Review and analyze assets
• Create an implementation plan
• Update various transit plans and grant reports as needed (e.g., DBE, Title VI, Short Range Transit Plan, Safety Plan, NTD, etc.)
• Grant Writing
• Capital Program Review
• Ongoing service analysis
• FASTForward Data and Analysis Updates
• Triennial Review support
• Title VI Document Review
• OD and NTD analyses
• Paratransit/Transit/Taxi service review
• Contracting and Procurement support

T I M EL INE
August 6, 2024 – August 31, 2028 – or as otherwise terminated earlier or extended further.

B U D G E T
Services will be billed on a task order basis – hourly rates are as defined below. An annual increase of 4.5% will be included for tasks scheduled to be completed in January 2025 and beyond. • Project Principle - $178.98

O V E R V I E W P A G E 2
• Data Scientist - $131.23
• Service Planner - $67.32
• GIS Analysis - $56.47
IM will provide a budget and timeline per task order requested.

B E N E F I C I A R I E S:
• City of Fairfield residents
• FAST transit users
• Regional transit users
• City of Fairfield FAST staff
• MV Transportation -Contract-operator staff

Best Regards,

Rahul R Kumar, President
Innovate Mobility, LLC

120 Preston Executive Drive, Cary, NC 27513
714-886-9580 - [email protected]

A C C E P T A N C E P A G E 4

ACCEPTANCE
We sincerely appreciate the opportunity to submit this proposal and assure that the work requested will be completed with the highest level of professionalism and dedication.

Approved and Accepted DATE

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Agenda Item No: V.1

AGENDA REPORT
DATE: December 17, 2024

TO: Mayor and Council

FROM: David Gassaway, City Manager

SUBJECT: Resolution 2024-296

Approving a Tentative Agreement with Medic Ambulance Services, Inc. to Become the City of Fairfield’s Subcontractor for Advanced Life Support Ambulance Tra nsport Services in Response to Solano County ’s Request for Proposal for Exclusive Operating Area Rights for Medical Transport Services

Funding Source: Privileged (see report)

Contact: Donny Biro, (707) 428-7222

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt resolution.

STATEMENT OF ISSUE
The existing contract for Ambulance Transportation Services and Public Private Partnership (PPP) is set to expire in May 2025. The Solano Emergency Medical Services Cooperative (SEMSC), a Joint Powers Authority established by the County of Solano, oversees the contracting of emergency medical transport services countywide (exclusive of Vacaville). The S EMSC is preparing to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a new long -term contract for the exclusive operating rights to provide emergency medical transport services.

In preparation for a new EMS contract, the Cities of Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Suisun City, and Vallejo jointly conducted a comprehensive Emergency Ambulance Services Transportation & Optimization Study. The study recommends pursuing an ambulance subcontracting model to maintain the existing level of service, improve financia l sustainability, and increase collaboration amongst the cities. The City of Fairfield has served as the lead agency on this endeavor, including conducting a request for proposal (RFP) for a subcontractor to provide the required Advanced Life Support (ALS) Ambulance Transport Services. The RFP resulted in the selection of Medic Ambulance Services, Inc. (Medic) which has resulted in negotiations and ultimately a Tentative Agreement.

DISCUSSION
As project lead, the City of Fairfield will own the subcontract for the private ambulance provider if approved. The City of Fairfield then intends to bid on the Solano County RFP with Medic as the subcontractor. With the subcontract in place, the City of Fairfield can work collaboratively with the partner cities to put in a proposal for the SEMSC contract.

To formalize the partnership with the other participating cities, the City Council previously approved a Joint Exercise of Power Agreement (JEPA) via Resolution 2023-292. The JEPA provided for the Provision and Management of Emergency Ambulance Services. Changes to the JEPA were requested by the City Vallejo after council previously authorized the agreement. However, efforts to coordinate the requested changes with Vallejo have since stalled. Staff seeks to amend the provisions of the JEPA in partnership with Vallejo and the other cities, or if required, proceed with bidding on the RFP solely as the lead agency.

The Tentative Agreement with Medic provides for the basic framework of a long-term agreement whereby Medic will serve as the subcontractor in providing ambulance services countywide (excluding Vacaville). If the City of Fairfield, JEPA partners, and Medic are successful in obtaining the contract from the SEMSC, a long -term contract will be required with M edic that provides more details as to the specific provision of services. Key provisions of the interim agreement include:

 Medics cost and billing amounts within the first year of service – Medic will receive lower compensation in startup months and mak e up those reduced payments in later months as revenues start to build. After the first year, Medic will begin receiving 100% of their payment on a monthly billing cycle.

 The term of the agreement is for 10 years with a 10-year automatic extension. The City of Fairfield may terminate the subcontract with Medic in the event the County contract is terminated, or if never awarded.

 Penalties are assessed to Medic if they fail to meet County standards for performance on a bi -weekly basis. This means that if Medic fails to provide the agreed upon level of service, to be determined by the SEMSC RFP, then liquidated damages are paid to Fairfield.

It is important to note that the potential additional funding generated through this proposed pathway has the pot ential to improve service delivery and quality of life for our residents by further investing in the EMS delivery system and will likely result in positive fiscal impacts for the City in future years.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
The City of Fairfield and Medic Ambulance have agreed to a tentative compensation and billing structure should the City of Fairfield, JEPA partners, and Medic are successful in obtaining the

contract from the SEMSC. Staff projects that revenue from the billing of ambulance services will adequately cover the cost of the contract. The agreement is based on the award of the County contract to be the exclusive ambulance provider for Solano County (exclusive of Vacaville).

The specific terms of the agreement w ith Medic Ambulance, including tentative costs, is not publicly provided in this report, the attached resolution, or the attached “Interim Agreement with Medic Ambulance Service” in order for the City to provide a competitive RFP to SEMSC and to ensure that the City’s RFP is not lowballed by any other RFP bids. Should the City of Fairfield, JEPA partners, and Medic be successful in obtaining the contract from the SEMSC, final costs, and financial impact will be provided to the council for approval.

The City of Fairfield currently yields just over $1.4M annually through a Public Private Partnership (PPP). Under the current system, the PPP allows the ambulance provider the ability to increase response times within the incorporated cities since the municipa l fire departments provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) services. The increase in response times creates a cost savings for the ambulance provider that is passed on to PPP cities.

PUBLIC CONTACT/ADVISORY BODY RECOMMENDATION
Stakeholders were involved in the Emergency Ambulance Services Transportation & Optimization Study. Stakeholders included the Solano County Fire Chiefs, Hospital Representatives, City Elected Officials and Executives, County Board of Supervisors Members, and the current ambulance provider. Each stakeholder was asked to evaluate the County's EMS system overall and specifically the ambulance transport component using a SWOT Analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats). The stakeholders were also asked about future items they would like to see in the next ambulance contract or changes needed in the system.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Council may decline to approve the Tentative Agreement with Medic Ambulance Services, Inc.

Not approving the tentative agreement with Medic Ambulance will eliminate the City’s ability to bid on the County’s RFP for ambulance transportation. With the current Ambulance Transportation Contract expiring in May 2025, there is a possible loss or reduction of the $1.4M that the City of Fairfield receives annually through the current PPP agreement.

COORDINATED WITH
City Attorney’s Office, City Manager’s Office, Finance

STAFF CONTACT
Taylor Armour
(707) 428-7573
[email protected]

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 2: Proposed Resolution
Attachment 3: Tentative Agreement

CITY OF FAIRFIELD

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-296

APPROVING A TENTATIVE AGREEMENT WITH MEDIC AMBULANCE SERVICES, INC. TO BECOME THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD’S SUBCONTRACTOR FOR ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT AMBULANCE

TRANSPORT SERVICES IN RESPONSE TO SOLANO COUNTY'S REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR

EXCLUSIVE OPERATING AREA RIGHTS FOR MEDICAL TRANSPORT SERVICES

WHEREAS, the existing contract for Ambulance Transportation Services and Public Private Partnership (PPP) are set to expire in May 2025; and

WHEREAS, the Solano Emergency Medical Services Cooperative (SEMSC) oversees the contracting of emergency medical transport services countywide (exclusive of Vacaville) and is preparing to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a new long -term contract for the exclusive operating rights to provide emergency medical services (EMS); and

WHEREAS, the Cities of Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Suisun City, and Vallejo jointly conducted a comprehensive Emergency Ambulance Services Transportation & Optimization Study; and

WHEREAS, the study recommend ed pursuing an ambulance subcontracting model to maintain the existing level of service, improve financial sustainability, and increase collaboration amongst the cities; and

WHEREAS, the City of Fairfield has served as the lead agency on this endeavor, including conducting a competitive Request For Proposal process to select a subcontractor to provide the required Advanced Life Support (ALS) Ambulance Transport Services; and

WHEREAS, the RFP resulted in the selection of Medic Ambulance Services, Inc. which resulted in negotiations and ultimately a Tentative Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the final value of the agreement with Medic Ambulance Services, Inc. is a tentative estimation only not to be disclosed in order for the City to provide a competitive RFP to SEMSC, and should the City of Fairfield, JEPA partners, and Medic be successful in obtaining the contract from the SEMSC, final costs and financial impact will be provided to the City Council for approval; and

WHEREAS, revenues from the billing of ambulance services are anticipated to cover the cost of the subcontract to provide the ALS Ambulance Transport Services; and

WHEREAS, the City of Fairfield will gain at minimum an additional administration fee for administering the contracts and stands to maintain or expand on what it currently yields annually for the PPP; and

RES. NO. 2024-296

WHEREAS, the residents of Fairfield and Solano County stand to greatly benefit from improved service delivery and greater investment back into the EMS system in Solano County as a result of this effort.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD HEREBY RESOLVES:

Section 1. The Tentative Agreement with Medic Ambulance Services, Inc. is hereby approved, and the City Manager is authorized to execute the Tentative Agreement between the City of Fairfield and Medic Ambulance Services, Inc.

Section 2. The City of Fairfield City Council directs the City Manager to proceed with bidding on the SEMSC RFP to provide emergency ambulance transport services.

Section 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized to do all things necessary and proper to implement this resolution.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of December 2024, by the following vote:

AYES: MEMBERS: MOY / BERTANI / CARR /PANDURO / SANDHU / TONNESEN / WILLIAMS

NOES: MEMBERS:

ABSENT: MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: MEMBERS:

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MAYOR
ATTEST:

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CITY CLERK

Agenda Item No: W.1

AGENDA REPORT
DATE: December 17, 2024

TO: Mayor and Council

FROM: David Gassaway, City Manager

SUBJECT: Resolution 2024-297

Approving an Increase and Establishing New Fees for the Rockville Hills Regional Park Entrance Fee Schedule

Funding Source: N/A

Contact: Valerie Standfill, (707) 428-7055

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Hold public hearing and adopt resolution.

STATEMENT OF ISSUE
Staff and the Rockville Hills Regional Park Citizen Advisory Committee (Committee) recommend that the City Council hold a public hearing regarding Rockville Hills Regional Park (Rockville Park) user fees and adopt a resolution to approve an updated fee schedule, which includes a one-time increase to the existing entrance fees and the establishment of new entrance fee types effective January 1, 2025.

DISCUSSION
Rockville Park is a 633-acre public park and open space area located in the northwest portion of Fairfield. The council established the Committee in 2007 by Resolution No. 2007 -319 to advise the City regarding the management, planning, maintenance, and operation of the park.

At the October 24, 2024, quarterly meeting, the Committee recognized the need to increase park entrance fees to address staffing and maintenance funding shortfalls. Entrance fees for Rockville Park were originally established in 2004 and were most recently updated in 2009. The budgeted operations and maintenance expenses for fiscal year (FY) 2024 -2025 is $620,000, while park entrance fees are currently projected to be $100,000 based on the average revenue generated by these fees between FY 2019 -2020 and FY 2023 -2024. The deficit has been and will continue to be supplemented by the General Fund.

After reviewing current needs and receiving feedback from Rockville Park visitors, the Committee recommends that the council adopt a resolution to increase the entrance fees for certain Day Use Passes and 6 -Month Season Passes, elimina te group passes, and establish a new Annual Season Pass entrance fee as follows:

Current Proposed
Use Type Visitor Type Resident Non-Resident Resident Non-Resident Day Use Pass
Individual $3 $3 $5 $5
Dog $1 $1 $1 $1
Group (1-5 people) $15 $15 - -
Group (6-10 people) $30 $30 - -
Group (11-15 people) $45 $45 - -
6-Month
Season Pass
Individual $19 $20 $30 $36
Family $32 $35 $75 $96
Disabled $10 $13 $15 $21
Senior (50+) $10 $13 $15 $21
Student $10 $13 $15 $21
Dog $11 $13 $15 $21
Annual
Season Pass
Individual - - $60 $72
Family - - $150 $192
Disabled - - $30 $42
Senior (50+) - - $30 $42
Student - - $30 $42
Dog - - $30 $42
Parking Any $0 $0 $0 $0

The proposed fees closely align with other regional park entrance fees, including Napa Valley State Park, Skyline Wilderness Park (Napa), Lagoon Valley Park (Vacaville), Sacramento County Parks, East Bay Regional Parks, Yolo County Parks, and Solano County Parks, and are projected to generate an additional $62,000 annually based on the past five years' revenue. The Committee recommends reviewing fees for future updates in two years.

The additional revenue generated by increased fees and new fees would be used to fund essential park improvements, including trail maintenance, enhanced visitor facilities, and habitat preservation efforts. Additionally, the revenue would support regular upkeep and safety measures to ensure that the park remains a secure and ac cessible outdoor space for the community. By investing in these areas, the park can continue to provide a high -quality recreational experience while protecting its natural resources and ecosystems for future generations.

It is pertinent to note that the revenue is not intended to fund new services; rather, it is intended to offset the costs of providing existing services that are recoverable from fees. While fees may rise annually, labor and contract services costs, which are typically the primary driver s of fee - related costs, also rise annually. Recalibrating these fees periodically provides an offset of existing expenditures and needs and is not intended to expand service levels at this time.

On May 7, 2024, council adopted Resolution No. 2024 -111 Ame nding the City’s Master Fee Schedule. However, the Rockville Park fee schedule was omitted from this update pending the Committee’s review and recommendations. Staff and the Committee recommend the adoption of the attached resolution to approve the proposed fees effective January 1, 2025.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
As currently drafted, the additional revenue generated by the proposed increased and new fees is anticipated to be approximately $62,000 annually.

PUBLIC CONTACT/ADVISORY BODY RECOMMENDATION
At the August 29, 2024, Committee meeting, the Committee motioned for City staff to bring a drafted resolution to the next Committee meeting with a full revised fee schedule.

At the October 24, 2024, Committee meeting, the Committee approved the propose d entrance fees as attached to the proposed resolution.

A notice of public hearing was published on December 1, 2024, in the local newspaper, Daily Republic.

A website notification was posted for review prior to the public hearing.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION
The council may choose not to adopt the proposed resolution.

COORDINATED WITH
City Attorney’s Office

STAFF CONTACT
Gary Sponsler, Landscape Maintenance Manager
(707) 428-4701
[email protected]

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 2: Proposed Resolution
Attachment 3: Proposed Fee Schedule

CITY OF FAIRFIELD

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-297

APPROVING AN INCREASE AND ESTABLISHING NEW FEES FOR THE ROCKVILLE HILLS

REGIONAL PARK ENTRANCE FEE SCHEDULE

WHEREAS, the City of Fairfield follows best municipal practices that require the City to establish and maintain all user charges and fees based on the cost of providing services; and

WHEREAS, on April 20, 2004, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2004-102 adopting a Daily User Fee for Rockville Hills Regional Park (Rockville Park); and

WHEREAS, on March 3, 2009, the council adopted Resolution No. 2009-42 to increase the Daily Use Fee for Rockville Park; and

WHEREAS, as part of the budget process beginning in 2023, the council directed staff to research and review user fees; and

WHEREAS, the current fees charged by the City are not sufficient to recover actual costs necessary to maintain Rockville Park; and

WHEREAS, at the August 29, 2024, Rockville Hills Regional Park Citizen Advisory Committee (Committee) meeting, the Committee motioned for City staff to bring a drafted resolution to the next Committee meeting with a fully revised fee schedule; and

WHEREAS, at the October 24, 2024, Committee meeting, the Committee approved the proposed updated entrance fees at Rockville Park , as shown in Attachment 3, and recommended the proposed fees be brought to the council for consideration; and

WHEREAS, the City charges for use of Rockville Park as allowed under California Government Code Section 50402 , and the charges imposed to use Rockville Park do not exceed the cost of services provided by the City; and

WHEREAS, Government Code Section 6062a require s notice to be given and data to be made available to the public prior to the open and public hearing; and

WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the council to allow oral and written comments from the public on the matter of the fees.

RES. NO. 2024-297

NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD HEREBY RESOLVES:

Section 1. The Rockville Park fees, attached hereto as Attachment 3 and incorporated herein by reference, are hereby approved, and shall replace applicable fees in the City’s Master Fee Schedule effective January 1, 2025.

Section 2. The council has held a public hearing on this matter and determines that the approved fees do not exceed the estimated reasonable costs of providing services for which the fees are charged.

Section 3. The council has determined that the adoption of this resolution does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(4), as it does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.

Section 4. The city manager or designee is hereby authorized and directed to take all actions necessary to implement this resolution.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of December 2024, by the following vote:

AYES: MEMBERS: MOY/BERTANI/CARR/PANDURO/SANDHU/TONNESEN/WILLIAMS NOES: MEMBERS: _________________________________________________ ABSENT: MEMBERS: _________________________________________________ ABSTAIN: MEMBERS: _________________________________________________

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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK

ATTACHMENT 3

ROCKVILLE HILLS REGIONAL PARK FEE SCHEDULE
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025

Use Type Visitor Type Resident Non-Resident
Day Use Individual $5 $5
Dog $1 $1
6-Month Season
Pass
Individual $30 $36
Family $75 $96
Disabled $15 $21
Senior (50+) $15 $21
Student $15 $21
Dog $15 $21
Annual Season
Pass
Individual $60 $72
Family $150 $192
Disabled $30 $42
Senior (50+) $30 $42
Student $30 $42
Dog $30 $42
Parking Any $0 $0