Request for Proposals • South Highland Avenue at Juniper Avenue and Santa Ana Avenue at Juniper Avenue Traffic Signal Projects
STC Traffic, Inc. | Traffic Signal Projects SQ-87-DE-19-66 1 Introduction
October 12, 2023
Attn: Elia Alvarez
City of Fontana Purchasing Office
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
RE: South Highland Avenue at Juniper Avenue and Santa Ana Avenue at Juniper Avenue Traffic Signal Projects (SQ-87-DE-19-66)
STC Traffic, Inc. (STC) is pleased to submit our proposal to provide professional engineering services for South Highland Avenue at Juniper Avenue and Santa Ana Avenue at Juniper Avenue Traffic Signal Projects. In preparation for this proposal, we have researched the project location to confirm existing conditions, identify deficiencies, and confirm our approach for delivering the project at the highest value to the City.
Traffic signal design and associated improvements are part of our tea m’s core expertise, and we perform these services on a daily basis. We have performed hundreds of traffic signal design projects for municipal agencies in Southern California, including very similar projects for the City of Fontana such as: N. Cherry Avenue at Live Oak Avenue traffic signal modification design; West Liberty Parkway at Miller Avenue new traffic signal design; Baseline Avenue and Palmetto Avenue new traffic signal design ; Cypress Avenue and Arrow Avenue new traffic signal design; and traffic signal improvements for Date Elementary School. Our work has been delivered on budget and within the City’s schedule, and we plan to bring the same level of quality and responsiveness to this project.
We have a solid history of successfully teaming with ERSC on projects for the City of Fontana, including several of the above efforts, and we hope to continue our track record of success. We are the local team with local knowledge invested in the future of the City. Our team is structured to focus on the entire project cycle, ensuring that the resulting approach is functional, feasible from an engineering perspective, realistically costed, and able to obtain the proper approvals.
Sincerely,
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Jason Stack, President
5973 Avenida Encinas, Suite 218
Carlsbad, CA 92008
T: (760) 602-4209, [email protected]
F: (760) 670-3445
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Request for Proposals • South Highland Avenue at Juniper Avenue and Santa Ana Avenue at Juniper Avenue Traffic Signal Projects
STC Traffic, Inc. | Traffic Signal Projects SQ-87-DE-19-66 2 Project Team/Dedicated Staff Resources
The Project Manager and primary point of
contact for this project will be Christian
Lambarth, PE, TE, PTOE, who brings over 14
years of traffic engineering experience serving
public agencies throughout San Bernardino and
Riverside Counties. Christian has been involved
with all of STC’s signal design projects for the City
of Fontana. He will serve as the lead point of contact.
Our foremost approach to meeting the City’s needs for this project is to provide the highest -quality staff. STC is modeled in the image of a municipal public works traffic division. We are comprised of professional engineers (civil and traffic), traffic operations engineers, certified signal technicians (up t o IMSA Level III), ITS systems and network engineers, and public works electricians and inspectors. Senior oversight will be provided by Jason Stack, TE, PTOE. Jason Stack, owner and founder of STC, will serve as Principal -In-Charge, providing contract management and QA/QC technical support. Jason has a high degree of credibility in the industry for his expertise in highly specialized traffic signal operations, ITS design and integration, and signal timing planning. Mr. Lambarth will be assisted by a hand -selected team including: Rob Blough, PE, TE; Joseph Walters, IMSA II ; Ivan Gonzalez; and ERSC project and design engineers , Lori, Trent, Katherine, and supporting staff . All d esignated staff have excellent availability to perform this project as shown on the Org Chart.
Similar Experience
STC and ERSC have teamed up on several local traffic signal designs for the City of Fontana. Check out a summary of our recent work for the City below. 3 4
1 2
5 # Project Name Design Elements Team
1 N. Cherry Ave at Live Oak Ave
traffic signal mod design (2020)
Ped scramble, PPLT, curb return
reduction, storm drain relocation STC
2 West Liberty Pkwy. at Miller Ave
new traffic signal design (2020)
Ped scramble, Rancho interconnect,
PPLT, ADA ramp improvements STC
3 Baseline Ave and Palmetto Ave
new traffic signal design (2022)
Rialto development coord, constrained
utility/ROW, staggered intersection STC
4 Cypress Ave and Arrow Ave new
traffic signal design (2022)
Utility relocation, ROW acquisition,
constrained utility/ROW, PPLT, CCTV
STC/
ERSC
5 TS improvements for Date
Elementary School (2023)
Ped access improvements, SRTS, pole
relocation, future TSIC conduit
STC/
ERSC
Request for Proposals • South Highland Avenue at Juniper Avenue and Santa Ana Avenue at Juniper Avenue Traffic Signal Projects
STC Traffic, Inc. | Traffic Signal Projects SQ-87-DE-19-66 3 Project Understanding
Two new traffic signals will be constructed at the intersections of Juniper Avenue/ S. Highland Avenue and Juniper Avenue & Santa Ana Avenue. In addition to new traffic signal construction, this project will include ADA improvements, street light removal, traffic signal interconnect, signing and striping, and potential drainage facility modifications. STC and ERSC have succ essfully partnered on this exact scope of work for the City of Fontana previously and will work closely with the City to develop solutions for each intersection that ensure safety for all users. In preparation for this proposal, we have visited the project site and performed preliminary field work of each location. The following table identifies some key issues discovered in the field and during review of available documents along with recommendations for solutions to be considered during design.
Juniper Avenue & S. Highland Avenue
# Issue Solution/Discussion
H1 Decorative pavement and private R/W on
north side of intersection. Utilize video detection for SB approach.
H2 Existing streetlight on NW corner in location
signal pole will be installed. Remove and salvage existing streetlight pole.
H3 Overhead utilities on SE corner may impact
signal pole location.
Consider 17’ signal pole or 30’ signal pole with straight luminaire arm. If straight arm luminaire is used, existing wood pole mounted luminaire can be removed.
H4 Existing utility pole on SW corner may block
visibility for 1-A pole from EB approach.
Line of sight will be confirmed in field and placement of 1-A pole west of utility pole may be considered.
H5 ADA clear path on SW corner obstructed by
guy pole.
Measure available clearance and provide additional sidewalk around pole if ADA clear path not achieved.
H6
Based on review of current AP maps, the
R/W intersection of the SW corner is square
and may require R/W acquisition.
Accurately map the R/W and assess the need for R/W acquisition, and if needed, Task 2.2 can be authorized.
H7
Juniper Avenue is not at ultimate width and
is not improved on east side, south of
Highland Avenue.
Consider constructing curb and gutter to south approximately 50’ beyond existing ECR to ultimate width allowing for two NB lanes.
H8 Existing pedestrian ramps are not ADA
compliant.
Construct four (4) new pedestrian curb ramps that meet current ADA standards.
Juniper Avenue & Santa Ana Avenue
S1 Existing streetlight on NW corner in location
signal pole will be installed. Remove and salvage existing streetlight pole.
S2 Storm drains on NE corner may conflict with
signal pole placements.
Map existing storm drains and design signal poles to avoid conflict to greatest extent possible. Task 4.3 accounts for storm drain modifications if conflicts are unavoidable.
S3 Cable/Telephone box on NE corner may
conflict with 1-A placement.
Evaluate alternative placements for 1-A during field review and request relocation of box by utility company if needed.
S4 Pedestrian push buttons may not be
reachable if placed on signal poles.
Install push button post at back of landing close to existing brick wall.
Request for Proposals • South Highland Avenue at Juniper Avenue and Santa Ana Avenue at Juniper Avenue Traffic Signal Projects
STC Traffic, Inc. | Traffic Signal Projects SQ-87-DE-19-66 4 Juniper Avenue & Santa Ana Avenue
S5 Existing streetlight on SE corner within 20’ of
location signal pole will be installed. Remove and salvage existing streetlight pole.
S6 NB left turn lane on Juniper may be needed.
STC will evaluate the operations and make recommendations for the lane configuration and turn pocket lengths on all approaches at both intersections.
S7 NW and SW curb returns are 50’ radius and
may result in high-speed turns.
Discuss need for large radius returns (large truck volumes) with City and consider reducing radius or providing ped only phase of LPI.
Scope of Work
Task 1 Project Management : STC will provide planning, execution, control, and coordination services for the project's design phase. STC will organize Project Design Team meetings, provide meeting agendas and minutes, develop a Quality Assurance and Quality Control plan, maintain the schedule, submit monthly p rogress reports, and coordinate with project stakeholders, including the Chevrolet Car Dealership.
Task 2.1 Survey: ERSC will conduct the necessary office and fieldwork to prepare background information for each intersection. This includes researching avai lable records and establishing both horizontal and vertical control.
Elevation data will be collected, extending a minimum of 50 feet beyond the Back of Curb or Edge of Curb of each curb return, covering a width of 120 feet, which includes centerline eleva tions. The field survey will identify all surface topography, and right-of-way boundaries will be determined. ERSC will also stake each pole location prior to the potholing process during the design phase.
Task 2.2 Right -of-Way (Optional Task) : ERSC will p repare a plan showing all potentially affected parcels due to ultimate construction access needs. ERSC will prepare legal description, deed plat, and City of Fontana Deed Form for each parcel which requires R/W acquisition.
Task 3 Composite Utility Plan and Utility Coordination: ERSC will perform utility research for available information within the project limits and supplement as -built information with field investigation. ERSC will prepare a composite utility plan for each intersection. During the 100% design, progress plans will be provided to each utility company present at each intersection for conflict review.
Task 4 Construction Plan Preparation and Coordination : Complete plan sets will be prepared for each intersection, allowing the City to bid each intersection separately. Each set will include title sheet, City standard notes, details, and plans will be prepared at appropriate scale as required by the City. Each plan set will be submitted at 60%, 90%, and 100% levels of completeness, and will include the following subtasks.
Task 4.1 Street Improvement Plans: ERSC will prepare one (1) street improvement plan for each intersection.
Task 4.2 Traffic Signal Plans: STC will prepare one (1) traffic signal plan for each intersection. STC will coordinat e with City staff to request electric al service from SCE for each new traffic signal. STC will request counts from the City and run a Synchro analysis and left turn flow chart to make recommendations on signal phasing and turn pocket lengths prior to the first submittal.
Task 4.3 Storm Drain Improvement Plans (Optional Task) : ERSC will prepare storm drain modification plans for storm drain lines impacted by traffic signal pole locations if unavoidable. At Juniper Ave/ Highland Santa Ana Ave the northwest corner inlets will be relocated if the City decides to move forward with dual pedestrian ramps.
Request for Proposals • South Highland Avenue at Juniper Avenue and Santa Ana Avenue at Juniper Avenue Traffic Signal Projects
STC Traffic, Inc. | Traffic Signal Projects SQ-87-DE-19-66 5 Task 4.4 Signing and Striping Plans: STC will prepare one (1) signing and striping plan for each intersection.
Task 4.5 Fiber Optic Interconnect Plans : STC will p repare two (2) fiber optic interconnect plans with details to connect the new signal on Highland Ave to the existing signals at Cypress Ave and Sierra Ave (approx. 2,700’).
Task 5 Engineers Estimate: Itemized construction cost estimates will be prepared for each intersection.
Task 6 Specifications: Separate bid packages will be prepared for each intersection utilizing the City’s most current boilerplate in Microsoft Word. Changes to the City’s boilerplate will be highlighted in yellow.
Task 7 Potholing: STC will request quotes from two (2) pothole contractors to complete “X -Trench” method potholing of each new traffic signal pole location. Potholes and sidewalks will be backfilled and repaired per City of Fontana requirements. STC staff will be available during potholing to verify pole locations and direct changes.
Utility potholes will be identified prior to request for quotes and included at the City ’s approval. Eight (8) traffic signal poles will be potholed and up to four (4) utility potholes are assumed.
Task 8 Advertisement and Construction Support: STC and ERSC will provide response to bidder questions. During construction, STC and ERSC will provide responses to contractor RFIs, review of shop drawing submittals and construction design changes.
Task 9 Record Drawings: At the completion of construction, STC will request the contractor’s as -built markups and incorporate them into a complete record drawing set. The record drawing set will be approved/sealed by the engineer of record.
Schedule
Employee Name Stack, Jason Lambarth,
Christian
Blough,
Rob
Walters,
Joseph
Gonzalez,
Ivan
Principal-In-
Charge Project Manager
Senior Project
Manager | Design
Lead
Project Engineer Associate Engineer
Standard Billing Rate $270.00 $190.00 $210.00 $180.00 $150.00 Task Task Description Total
Hours Total Cost
Task 1 Project Management 2 2,810.00$ 2 3,350.00$ Task 2.1 Survey 2 $ 10,035.00 2 10,415.00$ Task 2.2 Right-of-Way (Optional Task) 2 $ 3,500.00 2 3,880.00$ Task 3 Composite Utility Plan and Utility Coordination 2 $ 3,790.00 2 4,210.00$ Task 4 Construction Plan Preparation and Coordination
Task 4.1 Street Improvement Plans 7,277.00$ - 7,277.00$ Task 4.2 Traffic Signal Plans 1
8 40
75 124 20,240.00$
Task 4.3 Storm Drain Improvement Plans (Optional Task) 1 2 4
2,710.00$ 7 3,860.00$
Task 4.4 Signing and Striping Plan 1
4 15
25 45 7,480.00$
Task 4.5 Fiber Optic Interconnect Plans 1
4 15
25 45 7,480.00$
Task 5 Engineers Estimate 1
2 4
6 1,500.00$ 13 4,070.00$
Task 6 Specifications 1
2 6
12 2,750.00$ 21 6,820.00$
Task 7 Potholing 2
16 42,000.00$ 18 45,260.00$
Task 8 Advertisement and Construction Support 2
8 8
8 2,725.00$ 26 7,665.00$
Task 9 Record Drawings 4
16 1,227.00$ 20 4,387.00$
8 36
24 106
153
- - 327
$2,160.00 $6,840.00 $5,040.00 $19,080.00 $22,950.00 38,324.00 $ 42,000.00$ 136,394.00$ 128,654.00$
7,740.00$
136,394.00$
TOTAL COST (Without Optional Tasks)
TOTAL COST (Optional Tasks Only)
TOTAL COST (With Optional Tasks)
City of Fontana - S. Highland Avenue and Juniper Avenue Traffic Signal Project STC Traffic, Inc. Cost Proposal - Man Hour Worksheet
Total Hours
Subtotal Labor
ERSC
(Sub)
Potholing
(Sub)
1 Employee Name Stack, Jason Lambarth,
Christian
Blough,
Rob
Walters,
Joseph
Gonzalez,
Ivan
Principal-In-
Charge Project Manager
Senior Project
Manager | Design
Lead
Project Engineer Associate Engineer
Standard Billing Rate $270.00 $190.00 $210.00 $180.00 $150.00 Task Task Description Total
Hours Total Cost
Task 1 Project Management 2 2,810.00$ 2 3,350.00$ Task 2.1 Survey 2 $ 10,035.00 2 10,415.00$ Task 2.2 Right-of-Way (Optional Task) 2 $ 3,500.00 2 3,880.00$ Task 3 Composite Utility Plan and Utility Coordination 2 $ 3,790.00 2 4,210.00$ Task 4 Construction Plan Preparation and Coordination
Task 4.1 Street Improvement Plans 7,277.00$ - 7,277.00$ Task 4.2 Traffic Signal Plans 1
8 40
75 124 20,240.00$
Task 4.3 Storm Drain Improvement Plans (Optional Task) 1 2 4
2,710.00$ 7 3,860.00$
Task 4.4 Signing and Striping Plan 1
4 15
25 45 7,480.00$
Task 4.5 Fiber Optic Interconnect Plans - -$
T
ask 5 Engineers Estimate 1
2 4
6 1,500.00$ 13 4,070.00$
Task 6 Specifications 1
2 6
12 2,750.00$ 21 6,820.00$
Task 7 Potholing 2
16 42,000.00$ 18 45,260.00$
Task 8 Advertisement and Construction Support 2
8 8
8 2,725.00$ 26 7,665.00$
Task 9 Record Drawings 4
16 1,227.00$ 20 4,387.00$
7 32
24 91
128
- - 282
$1,890.00 $6,080.00 $5,040.00 $16,380.00 $19,200.00 38,324.00 $ 42,000.00$ 128,914.00$ 121,174.00$
7,740.00$
128,914.00$
Subtotal Labor
TOTAL COST (Without Optional Tasks)
TOTAL COST (Optional Tasks Only)
TOTAL COST (With Optional Tasks)
City of Fontana - Santa Ana Avenue and Juniper Avenue Traffic Signal Projects STC Traffic, Inc. Cost Proposal - Man Hour Worksheet
ERSC
(Sub)
Potholing
(Sub)
Total Hours
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