ON-CALL ENGINEERING &
SURVEYING SERVICES
MAY 29, 2026
PREPARED FOR THE CITY OF FORT BRAGG
Veterans Memorial at Bainbridge Park
TABLE OF CONTENTS
01 COVER LETTER
02 FIRM DESCRIPTION
03 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
04 KEY PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS
05 REFERENCES
06 SCOPE OF WORK
07 BUDGET & SCHEDULE OF CHARGES
08 AVAILABILITY & WORKLOAD CAPACITY
09 INSURANCE
10 CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
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West Elm St. at Glass Beach Dr. - 2025 Pavement Preservation & Rehabilitation Project Carson City l El Dorado Hills l Fallon l Lake Tahoe l Reno l Boise l Roseville LumosInc.com
El Dorado Hills
3840 El Dorado Hills Boulevard, Suite 301
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
916.980.8228
May 29, 2026
Chantell O’Neal, Assistant Director - Engineering
City of Fort Bragg
416 North Franklin Street
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Subject: On-Call Engineering & Surveying Services
Dear Ms. O’Neal and Members of the Selection Committee, Lumos & Associates is pleased to submit our Statement of Qualifications to continue providing on-call engineering and surveying services to the City of Fort Bragg. Through our ongoing role as the City’s Acting City Engineer and City Surveyor, our team has developed a strong understanding of Fort Bragg’s infrastructure, operational priorities, and constituent concerns. We are prepared to provide responsive, practical support with minimal learning curve
I, Aaron Brusatori, P.E., will serve as the primary point of contact and Project Manager for this contract, with support from Brian Harer as an additional point of contact familiar to City staff and ongoing City projects. Over the past several years, Lumos has worked closely with the City on projects including the Maple Street Storm Drain and Alley Rehabilitation, Hazelwood Street Extension Conceptual Design, Newman Reservoir intake structure improvements, Grocery Outlet storm water review, the 2025 Streets Pavement Preservation and Rehabilitation, Bainbridge Park, correction of warranty items associated with the 2022 Pavement Project, and numerous other on-call assignments. Through these efforts, Lumos has shown our commitment to serving the City.
Supporting us will be several team members already familiar to the City, including Judy Tortelli, P.E., Andrew Chafer, P.L.S., CFedS, Dan Newton, P.E., and Ian Mahaffey, P.E. Andrew currently serves as Acting City Surveyor for the City of Fort Bragg and recently assisted the City with property line and easement location services associated with the raw water line crossing private property. We are also excited to introduce Mike Micheels, P.E., to the City team this year. Mike brings over 40 years of engineering experience and will oversee development and plan review services for the City. As someone currently building a home in Fort Bragg, Mike will serve the City and provide a sound local presence.
Lumos is familiar with the City and City staff, bringing continuity, institutional knowledge, and established working relationships; we are prepared to respond quickly and effectively from day one.
We understand that successful on-call support depends on responsiveness and reliability. Our team is committed to returning calls within 24 hours, maintaining agreed-upon schedules for deliverables, and communicating proactively throughout each assignment. We also recognize the importance of costconscious service and do not charge travel time for Group Managers assigned to City projects, in the recent past we have even utilized City crews to assist with traffic control to reduce task budgets. For example, in early summer 2026, Ian Mahaffey will be working with the City crews to perform potholing on Oak Street which will not only save money, but will provide the crew the opportunity to help deliver important investigative effort for the underground utility system.
Lumos & Associates | City of Fort Bragg - On-Call Engineering & Surveying 2 At Lumos, we embrace challenges and take ownership of each assignment and work collaboratively with staff to provide practical engineering and surveying solutions, maintain schedules and budgets, and deliver highquality work the City can rely on.
We appreciate the opportunity to continue our partnership with the City of Fort Bragg and look forward to supporting your team in the years ahead. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 916.980.8228 or [email protected].
Sincerely,
Aaron Brusatori, P.E.
Group Manager
Lumos & Associates, Inc.
3 FIRM DESCRIPTION
Lumos & Associates, Inc. (Lumos) is a
multidisciplinary engineering and surveying fi rm
providing civil engineering, land surveying, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, and
construction support services throughout California
and Nevada. Founded in 1978, Lumos has grown
into a regional practice with offi ces in El Dorado Hills, Roseville, Carson City, Reno, Fallon, Lake Tahoe,
and Boise, supported by a staff of more than 160
professionals.
What sets Lumos apart is not only our
technical capabilities, but our existing
relationship with the City and our ability
to respond quickly and eff ectively when
support is needed.
Lumos currently serves as the Acting City Engineer
and Acting City Surveyor for the City of Fort
Bragg, providing ongoing engineering and surveying
support for the City’s infrastructure, development
review, permitting, and capital improvement needs.
Because our team is already familiar with City staff ,
standards, infrastructure systems, local contractors,
and operational processes, we are able to provide
seamless support with minimal learning curve and
rapid response times. When urgent issues arise,
our team can often be onsite the next day if
needed.
Lumos also brings extensive long-term experience
serving as on-call or contract City Engineer and
City Surveyor for public agencies. Our current and
recent municipal clients include Alpine County,
Eureka County Nevada, Mono County, Bishop Area
Wastewater Authority, the City of Angels Camp, the
City of Rocklin, and several General Improvement
Districts and Community Services Districts. These
longstanding relationships refl ect our commitment
to responsiveness, consistency, and dependable
municipal support.
Our team provides a full range of municipal engineering and surveying services, including:
• Transportation engineering and roadway
rehabilitation
• Pavement management and roadway drainage
• Water and wastewater infrastructure improvements
• Hydrology and hydraulics
• Development review and permitting support
• Structural engineering support
• Boundary, topographic, and construction surveying
• Parcel maps, lot line adjustments, and certifi cates
of compliance
• Construction administration and coordination
To support specialized project needs, Lumos
partners with trusted subconsultants, including
ECORP for environmental services. Our longstanding
relationships allow us to effi ciently assemble the right expertise for each assignment while maintaining a
single, coordinated point of contact for the City.
Lumos understands the importance of costconscious service for local agencies. Our team consolidates site visits and meetings whenever
possible to minimize travel-related costs and
maximize effi ciency, and we do not charge travel time
for Group Managers assigned to City projects. When
working in Fort Bragg, our team also makes a point
to support local businesses and remain engaged with
the community we serve
Our established team of licensed engineers and
surveyors has fi rst hand knowledge of the City’s
needs and expectations. Lumos is well positioned to
continue providing responsive, practical, high-quality
engineering and surveying support under this project.
Aaron Brusatori, P.E.
has served the City of Fort
Bragg for about six years
through a wide range
of projects and ongoing
assignments including
pavement rehabilitation,
ADA improvements, drainage
improvements, funding
support, development review
and construction support.
Aaron understands the
engineering and operational
challenges presented to the
City as well as their priorities,
resources, and contractor
pool.
Lumos & Associates | City of Fort Bragg - On-Call Engineering & Surveying 4
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Acting City Engineer & City Surveyor | City of Fort Bragg, CA 2024 - Ongoing
Fort Bragg - Brush Creek Atmospheric river culvert failure Lumos & Associates currently serves as Acting City
Engineer and Acting City Surveyor under the City’s on-call services agreement. Over the past two years, Lumos has
provided engineering, surveying, construction support,
and project coordination services for a wide range of City projects.
Lumos functions as an extension of City staff, providing responsive engineering leadership, technical expertise, and day-to-day project support. We have also performed
technical review of private development projects,
commenting on drainage conditions and proposed systems.
Working closely with the City, Lumos has assisted in
resolving issues associated with previous designs,
unforeseen field conditions, accelerated schedules, and coordination challenges. Aaron Brusatori, P.E., serves
as the City’s primary point of contact currently and
coordinates internal staff resources to provide targeted technical support based on each project’s unique needs.
Lumos has longstanding experience serving as an engineering and surveying partner to cities, counties, and special districts throughout Northern California. The following project examples highlight our work with the City of Fort Bragg, as well as our experience serving in similar on-call, City Engineer, City Surveyor, and County Engineer roles for other public agencies with comparable infrastructure and operational needs.
Across these engagements, Lumos has provided roadway rehabilitation design, drainage analysis, capital improvement program support, development review, construction-phase services, surveying, and coordination with Caltrans and regulatory agencies. In many cases, we have functioned as an extension of agency staff, helping manage workloads, respond to urgent issues, and deliver practical, constructible solutions.
The projects that follow demonstrate our ability to provide responsive engineering and surveying support while maintaining the technical depth needed for transportation, utility, and public works infrastructure projects.
As Acting City Engineer, Lumos maintains and
updates the City’s Pavement Management
Database, evaluates roadway conditions, supports
capital improvement planning aligned with
available funding, reviews private development
projects for drainage and utility compliance,
prepares hydraulic calculations, and provides
coordination with agencies including the California
Department of Fish and Wildlife, Regional Water
Quality Control Board, and U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers.
As Acting City Surveyor, Lumos performs statutory
review of parcel maps, lot line adjustments, and
certificates of compliance, while also providing
field surveying, mapping, and capital project
support services.
Lumos & City staff working together on 30% LPP project
5 Fort Bragg - Bainbridge Park
Highlight Project: 2022 Pavement
Project – Microsurface Defects
Brian Harer has supported the city by identifying
the cause of the problem, non-existent construction
oversight. Brian was able to diagnose the issues
and work with the city and contractor to make
corrections through warrantee work.
Highlight Project: Bainbridge Park
The plans developed for the project were missing
key structural details for the soccer fi eld lighting
improvements. Lumos’ in-house structural
engineering team was able to evaluate the issue
and engineer a solution. Brian Harer worked
directly with the construction delivery team and
City staff to support implementation of the revised
design and minimize delays to construction.
Highlight Project: Newman Reservoir
An intake structure was originally designed to
be placed within the structural engineered fi ll
of the Newman Reservoir dam. This solution
created signifi cant constructability and operational
concerns, and the original engineer ultimately
abandoned the project. Lumos engineers Mara
Quiroga and Dan Newton developed an alternative
solution that eliminated excavation into the dam
while still meeting the City’s operational objectives.
Highlight Project: Oak Street Storm Drainage
The City identifi ed storm drainage issues along East Oak Street near the eastern City boundary. Lumos reviewed
previous drainage studies and developed a scope of
work to clarify the extent of the drainage challenges
and evaluate potential improvement options. During a
vacation trip to the North Coast, Ian Mahaff ey visited the site with City staff to review existing conditions fi rsthand and better understand the operational concerns.
Fort Bragg - New Newman Reservoir Pump Station
Lumos & Associates | City of Fort Bragg - On-Call Engineering & Surveying 6 Highlight Project: Celeri Easement
The Raw Water project includes alignment
that passes through private property for which
land rights have not been procured. The City
reached out to our survey Project Manager,
Andrew Chafer. Andrew reviewed maps and
was able to coordinate a field survey to mark
property lines so the landowner could clearly
understand the relationship of the raw water
line to his property and the surrounding
environment. Andrew was able to perform
his work concurrently with a scheduled site
visit, to maximize the field work performed
during our trip to the site.
Highlight Project: CDBG Sidewalk
Project
The City was tasked with preparing bid
ready documents on an accelerated schedule
to meet a funding application deadline for
the Community Development Block Grant
program. Lumos worked with City staff to
develop an approach that would satisfy the
funding program. Lumos leveraged aerial
photos collected in 2024 and Samantha
Mackowiak, from our in-house GIS team,
to prepare bid-ready documents on a very
tight schedule which facilitated application
for the grant funds. With award of funding,
the project is positioned to advance to
construction.
Highlight Project: 2025 Pavement Preservation & Rehabilitation Project Lumos was selected to provide full design and construction-phase services for the City’s 2025 Pavement Preservation and Rehabilitation Project, including:
• Evaluation of 5.3 centerline miles of streets and ADA review of 50+ curb ramps • Preparation of a Technical Memorandum advancing 3.4 miles for targeted digouts and rapid-set slurry seal • Design of 20 ADA-compliant curb ramp upgrades, sidewalk transitions, and drainage modifications • Resolution of chronic drainage issues at Laurel and Whipple Streets through intersection regrading and elimination of a failing CMP bubbler system
• Preparation of 60% and 100% PS&E packages to City, Caltrans, AASHTO, and PROWAG standards • Construction management, inspection, and in-house materials testing This project demonstrates Lumos’ ability to deliver cost-effective roadway rehabilitation programs from condition assessment through final acceptance while providing coordinated engineering, surveying, inspection, and construction support services tailored to the City’s needs.
Fort Bragg - Maple at McPherson St. ADA curb ramp improvements Before
Completed
7 Windy Hollow Road Reconstruction | City of Point Arena, CA 2026 - Ongoing
Key Relevance
• Accelerated project delivery under
funding deadlines
• Roadway rehabilitation and
reconstruction support
• In-house surveying and geotechnical
coordination
• Pavement section evaluation and
roadway design
• Preparation of PS&E and funding
support documents
• Responsive support for small coastal
communities
Lumos & Associates provided preliminary engineering,
surveying, and geotechnical support services for the
Windy Hollow Road Reconstruction Project in the City
of Point Arena. The project includes reconstruction of
approximately 3,000 centerline feet of roadway serving
the Point Arena Rancheria and the PG&E yard, where the
existing roadway had experienced signifi cant pavement
deterioration and drainage challenges.
The City faced a critical funding deadline after the previous consultant abandoned the project at the 50% design
stage. Lumos quickly mobilized survey and geotechnical
crews to defi ne the work area. Working on an accelerated schedule, our team prepared plans, specifi cations, and cost estimates within six weeks, ahead of the funding
deadline, to support the City’s application eff orts.
Lumos also performed soil sampling and pavement section evaluation to develop a roadway section designed to meet the City’s desired 15-year service life. In addition, our team coordinated with local contractors to better understand construction logistics, material availability, and remote project delivery considerations associated with the project location.
With award of funding, the project is positioned to advance to construction.
Point Arena - Current Windy Hollow Rd. conditions
Lumos & Associates | City of Fort Bragg - On-Call Engineering & Surveying 8 Contract City Engineer | City of Angels Camp, CA
2024 - Ongoing
Lumos serves as Contract City Engineer for the City
of Angels Camp, providing comprehensive municipal
engineering services in support of capital improvement
planning, development review, and infrastructure
maintenance.
In this role, Lumos leads plan review for grading, public improvements, traffic control, and encroachment
permits, ensuring compliance with City standards
and regulatory requirements. We serve as the City’s
primary technical liaison with Caltrans and other
agencies, coordinating permitting, access, and rightof-way issues on projects affecting state facilities.
Recent assignments include engineering review and
coordination for Habitat for Humanity’s affordable
housing development, which required sewer lift station
design integration, stormwater quality features,
entitlement review, and Caltrans coordination. The
project advanced from technical review through
approved construction documents under Lumos’
oversight.
Beyond development review, Lumos supports the
City’s capital program and day-to-day public works
operations. Our responsibilities include municipal code updates, infrastructure condition evaluation, drainage
and roadway troubleshooting, and emergency
response support.
Key Relevance
• Contract City Engineer services
• Roadway and drainage troubleshooting
• Caltrans coordination
• Development review and infrastructure
integration
• Capital improvement and public works
support
• Support for smaller municipality
Habitat for Humanity Construction in Angels Camp
For example, Lumos assisted in resolving groundwater
seepage along Greenhorn Creek Drive that was
undermining pavement and creating hazardous
winter icing conditions. Working with City crews, we
identified the failure mechanism and implemented
a sub-drain restoration solution, improving roadway
safety and extending pavement service life.
Through this engagement, Lumos functions as an
extension of City staff, providing responsive, practical engineering solutions aligned with small-agency
operational realities.
Diamond Valley & Hot Springs Rd. Erosion Control
Culvert - Alpine County
9 Lumos serves as County Engineer and County
Surveyor for Alpine County under a long-term
contract, functioning as an extension of County staff
and providing full-spectrum public works engineering
support.
As County Engineer, Lumos performs comprehensive
technical review of improvement plans, drainage
studies, and infrastructure design documents
for compliance with County development codes,
engineering standards, and best practices. We manage
plan review and encroachment permitting through
the County’s iWorQ system and provide engineering
oversight of projects designed by others, ensuring
constructibility, regulatory compliance, and long-term
durability.
Our responsibilities integrate closely with development review, including evaluation and approval of subdivision plats, parcel maps, easements, and rights-of-way to
ensure proper drainage, roadway access, and utility
coordination.
As County Surveyor, Lumos provides statutory review
and signature authority for subdivision plats, parcel
maps, lot line adjustments, certifi cates of compliance, and related mapping documents in accordance with
California law and County code.
Alpine County, County Engineer & Surveyor | Alpine County, CA 2015 - Ongoing
Pioneer Trail Road Rehabilitation - Alpine County
Key Relevance
• County Engineer and County Surveyor
services
• Development review and improvement
plan review
• Parcel maps, easements, and statutory
surveying
• Roadway rehabilitation and pavement
management
• PS&E preparation and construction
support
• Long-term extension of agency staff
support
In addition to regulatory review, Lumos supports
Alpine County’s Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation
Account (RMRA) program, including pavement
condition assessments, preparation of plans and
specifi cations, bidding assistance, and constructionphase services. Recent RMRA work includes the Pioneer Trail rehabilitation project, for which Lumos provided
full design, contract documentation, and construction
management services through completion in 2025.
Lumos & Associates | City of Fort Bragg - On-Call Engineering & Surveying 10 On-Call Civil Engineering| City of Bishop & Bishop Area Water Authority (BAWA), CA
2021 - Ongoing
Lumos & Associates provides ongoing municipal
engineering support to the City of Bishop and Bishop
Area Water Authority (BAWA) through a variety of
transportation, infrastructure, permitting, and utility planning projects. Our work has included roadway
and bridge design, recycled water permitting support,
wastewater planning, stakeholder coordination, public
outreach, and long-range infrastructure evaluation.
Highlight Project: East Line Street Bridge
Replacement
Lumos is currently providing engineering services for the City in coordination with Inyo County. The project involves replacement of the City’s existing 18.5-foot bridge with a new 30-foot-long by 60-foot-wide structure designed
to improve vehicle circulation, multimodal access, and
gateway connectivity near the Bishop Airport.
The project includes:
• Two 12-foot travel lanes
• ADA-compliant pedestrian facilities
• 8-foot shoulders/bike lanes
• 10-foot sidewalks
• Streetscape coordination with planned Main Street
improvements
Because the project utilizes federal funding, Lumos
has coordinated closely with multiple stakeholders and
regulatory agencies throughout project development.
Our team also facilitated public outreach meetings with City staff to present alternatives analyses and gather
community feedback, which was incorporated into the
final design approach.
Highlight Project: Title 22 Engineering Report
– Effluent Irrigation Expansion
Lumos prepared a Title 22 Engineering Report for BAWA
to support expansion of its recycled water irrigation
system and updated permitting requirements through
the State Division of Drinking Water. The project
included evaluation of irrigation system upgrades,
expansion of irrigation service areas, and coordination with the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board
and other regulatory stakeholders.
The report was prepared in accordance with
California recycled water guidelines and supported
BAWA’s long-term infrastructure and water reuse
planning efforts.
Highlight Project: Wastewater Treatment
Plant Flow Assessment
Lumos was retained by BAWA to evaluate existing
and future wastewater treatment plant flow
conditions associated with long-term planning for
a potential future mechanical treatment facility. The
project included:
• Collection and analysis of historical flow and
groundwater monitoring data
• Evaluation of inflow and infiltration (I&I) impacts
• Sewer connection and population trend analysis
• Correlation of precipitation and groundwater
influences on treatment flows
• Development of existing and projected future
design flow rates over a 20-year planning
horizon
This effort provided BAWA with critical planning
information to support future capital improvement
and treatment facility decisions.
Key Relevance
• On-call municipal engineering support
• USDA funding for wastewater projects
• Utility and drainage infrastructure
improvements
• Regulatory permitting and agency
coordination
• Wastewater and recycled water
planning
• Public outreach and stakeholder
coordination
• Capital improvement planning support
• Responsive support for small public
agencies
11 District Engineer | Indian Hills General Improvement District (IHGID), NV 2018 - Ongoing
Lumos & Associates has served as District Engineer for
more than eight years, providing ongoing engineering,
infrastructure planning, and operational support for
a community of approximately 4,000 residents. The
District maintains water, wastewater, roadway, storm
drainage, parks, and open space infrastructure,
including 30 miles of roadway, 40 miles of sewer
mains, water production wells, storage tanks, booster
pump stations, and a wastewater treatment plant.
As District Engineer, Lumos provides monthly
engineering support including Board meeting
attendance, subdivision improvement plan review,
pavement maintenance program management, utility
system planning, water rights coordination, rate
studies, and CIP development. Lumos also provides
design, permitting, grant assistance, construction
management, materials testing, and inspection
services for the District’s capital improvement
projects.
Highlight Project: Plymouth Drive
Waterline Replacement
Lumos provided full engineering services for
replacement of aging asbestos cement waterlines
along Plymouth Drive in coordination with roadway
reconstruction improvements. The project included
approximately 2,200 linear feet of new 8-inch PVC
waterline, water services, fi re hydrants, valves,
roadway rehabilitation, curb and gutter improvements,
sidewalks, ADA ramps, and drainage improvements.
Lumos also performed hydraulic modeling and
coordinated permitting with the Nevada Division
of Environmental Protection (NDEP) for the water
system improvements.
Highlight Project: Indian Drive
Reconstruction & Utility Improvements
Lumos provided engineering evaluation, design,
surveying, permitting, and construction support
services for reconstruction of Indian Drive and
replacement of aging water and sewer infrastructure.
The project included roadway rehabilitation, utility
replacement, ADA improvements, sewer relocation,
topographic surveying, bidding support, construction
staking, inspection, and materials testing.
Key Relevance
• Long-term on-call District Engineer
services
• Roadway rehabilitation and pavement
management
• Water and wastewater infrastructure
improvements
• Utility coordination and drainage
improvements
• Development review and CIP planning
• Surveying, mapping, and construction
staking
• Construction management and
inspection
• Responsive support for local agencies
Orthophoto of the District’s Service Area
Lumos & Associates | City of Fort Bragg - On-Call Engineering & Surveying 12 County Engineer & County Surveyor | Eureka County, NV
1987 - Ongoing
Key Relevance
• Long-term County Engineer and
Surveyor services
• On-call municipal engineering and
surveying support
• Roadway, drainage, utility, and airport
improvements
• Emergency response and flood
evaluation support
• Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
• Parcel map and subdivision review
• Construction inspection and materials
testing
• Public agency coordination and Board
support
Lumos’ flood mitigation solutions during Eureka County’s 2023 emergency event Lumos & Associates has served as Eureka County’s
contract County Engineer and County Surveyor
since 1987, providing ongoing engineering,
surveying, and public works support for over 35
years. In this role, Lumos regularly attends County
Commissioners meetings to provide technical
guidance and recommendations on engineering
and infrastructure matters.
As County Engineer, Lumos provides design,
permitting, construction management, inspection,
and materials testing services for roadway,
drainage, water, sewer, and airport improvement
projects throughout the County. During the spring
2023 flooding events, Lumos also assisted the
County with emergency response efforts, including
field coordination, hydrologic and hydraulic
modeling, flood flow evaluation, and support for
emergency funding requests.
As County Surveyor, Lumos performs statutory
review and signature services for parcel maps,
subdivision plats, reversionary maps, certificates
of amendment, and divisions of large parcels in
accordance with Nevada Revised Statutes and
County requirements. Since 1987, Lumos has
provided engineering and surveying services for
more than 150 County projects.
13 KEY PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS
Quality Assurance/
Control
Brian Harer
Project Manager &
City Engineer
Aaron Brusatori, P.E.
POINT
OF CONTACT
Transportation Lead
Judy Tortelli, P.E.
Construction/Inspection Management
Brian Harer
Stormwater Lead
Ian Mahaff ey, P.E. (NV/ID)
Water/Wastewater Lead
Dan Newton, P.E. (NV)
Geotechnical Lead
Mitch Burns, P.E., CEM
Land Survey / City Surveyor
Andrew Chafer, P.L.S., CFedS
Structural Oversight
Eric Hutchens, P.E. (NV)
Structural Engineer
Dustin Hayes, P.E., S.E.
Development & Plan Review
Mike Micheels, LEED AP, QSD/QSP
The Lumos team assembled for this contract brings extensive municipal engineering and surveying experience, including direct, ongoing support for the City of Fort Bragg. Several members of our proposed team currently serve the City through on-call assignments and capital improvement projects, including the 2025 Pavement Preservation and Rehabilitation Project and ongoing Acting City Engineer and Acting City Surveyor services.
This existing familiarity with City staff , infrastructure, and operational priorities allows our team to provide responsive, effi cient support with minimal learning curve. The following organizational chart and staff resumes highlight the key personnel proposed for this contract and their relevant experience supporting the City and other public agencies.
POINT
OF CONTACT
Lumos & Associates | City of Fort Bragg - On-Call Engineering & Surveying 14 Aaron Brusatori, P.E. | Project Manager & City Engineer Aaron brings over 24 years of civil engineering experience supporting roadway, drainage, and public infrastructure projects throughout Northern California. He serves as Group Manager of Lumos’ El Dorado Hills offi ce and previously held roles as Community Development Director, Public Works Director, Road Commissioner, and County Engineer for Amador County. Aaron currently serves as the City Engineer for Angels Camp. Aaron has experience with the multiple facets of municipal engineering, including pavement management, water distribution, sewer collection, Capital Improvement Programs and public outreach. Aaron has served the City of Fort Bragg, delivering pavement rehabilitation, and maintenance projects which included components of utility coordination and storm drainage improvements. He values the relationship he has built with the City and would like to continue this relationship. As Project Manager, Aaron will be the point-of-contact for the City of Fort Bragg, and serve as the City Engineer when needed. ◊ Industry Experience 25 years | Lumos Tenure 2.5 years ◊ Licensure: Certifi ed P.E. in CA #64384
◊ Education: BS, Civil Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Brian Harer | Quality Assurance & Control / Construction & Inspection Manager Brian has 19 years of experience providing construction management and inspection services for public infrastructure projects delivered under state and federally funded programs. He has managed long-term, on-call construction assignments for public agencies, including more than a decade supporting RTC Washoe County’s Preventive Maintenance Program, with direct responsibility for construction documentation and compliance consistent with Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) requirements. Brian also led the construction observation and testing for the 2025 Pavement Rehabilitation for the City of Fort Bragg, providing familiarity with City standards, coordination procedures, and project delivery expectations. He brings strong working knowledge of Caltrans, ASTM, AASHTO, ACI, and Green Book standards and is certifi ed as an ATSSA Traffi c Control Supervisor. His experience includes roadway and pavement rehabilitation, utility improvements, and projects constructed under active traffi c, environmental constraints, and seasonal construction limitations. Brian is known for clear communication, eff ective coordination with contractors and agencies, and maintaining quality, safety, and compliance while minimizing community impacts.
◊ Industry Experience 19 years | Lumos Tenure 19 years
◊ Licenses/Certifi cations: ATSSA, ACI, NAQTC #NV001110, OSHA/MSHA Certifi ed
POINT OF CONTACT
Judy Tortelli, P.E. | Transportation Lead
Judy brings 23 years of experience delivering roadway, bridge, and corridor improvement projects for the City of Fort Bragg, San Joaquin County, NDOT, the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC), and the City of Reno. As a senior project manager, she has led multimillion-dollar transportation projects from planning through construction, providing direct agency coordination and full accountability for scope, schedule, and budget performance. Judy currently serves as Project Manager for San Joaquin County’s federally funded Grant Line Road Realignment and SR 26/Jack Tone Road Roundabout projects, where Lumos was selected to provide project management support services in accordance with Caltrans Local Assistance procedures. Judy consistently guides projects to completion on time and within budget. Her collaborative leadership style and technical insight enable public agencies to achieve critical infrastructure goals while advancing safety, connectivity, and long-term community value. Her experience overseeing design consultant performance, right-of-way certifi cation, environmental compliance, and PS&E development positions her to eff ectively support the City of Fort Bragg assignments. ◊ Industry Experience 23 years | Lumos Tenure 1.5 years ◊ Licensure: Certifi ed P.E. in CA #74903 & NV #20716
◊ Education: BS, Computer Science, University of Nevada, Reno
POINT OF CONTACT
15 Ian Mahaff ey, P.E. (NV/ID) | Stormwater Lead
Ian brings extensive experience in hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, storm drain master planning, and regional fl ood mitigation design. He has supported area drainage master plans and basin design projects throughout the Sierra region, including the Virginia City/Six Mile Canyon ADMP and the Johnson Lane Area Drainage Master Plan, where he contributed to conceptual mitigation alternatives, hydraulic modeling, cost estimating, and construction documentation.
His experience includes advanced 1D and 2D hydraulic modeling, CLOMR/LOMR documentation, detention basin and outlet structure design, culvert replacement projects, and storm drain system rehabilitation. Ian has supported drainage improvements for agencies including Douglas County, Carson City, and the City of South Lake Tahoe, addressing steep terrain, sediment transport, and fl oodplain constraints. He provides technical expertise in hydraulic modeling, drainage system evaluation, and constructible stormwater design to support roadway and public infrastructure projects.
◊ Industry Experience 8 years | Lumos Tenure 4 years
◊ Licensure: Certifi ed P.E. in NV #29234 & ID #4171646 ◊ Education: BS, Civil Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno Mitch Burns, P.E., CEM | Geotechnical Manager
Mitch brings over 34 years of geotechnical engineering and materials testing experience supporting roadway, drainage, and public infrastructure projects throughout the Sierra region. He has served as geotechnical engineer and QA/QC lead for federally funded pavement rehabilitation, bridge, and roadway reconstruction projects, including the RTC Preventive Maintenance Program (2005– present) and the City of Fallon Court Street Reconstruction.
His expertise includes subsurface investigation, pavement section design, slope stability analysis, soil stabilization, geosynthetic reinforcement, and full-depth reclamation methods. Mitch oversees Lumos’ AASHTO-certifi ed materials laboratories and fi eld testing operations, ensuring compliance with ASTM, AASHTO, and Caltrans-equivalent standards. He provides constructible geotechnical recommendations and construction-phase QA/QC oversight to support durable, cost-eff ective roadway and drainage improvements.
◊ Industry Experience 34 years | Lumos Tenure 20 years
◊ Licensure: Certifi ed P.E. in CA #72704 & NV #15001 | Certifi ed Environmental Manager in NV #2292 ◊ Education: MS & BS, Civil Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno Dan Newton, P.E. (NV) | Water/Wastewater Lead
Dan brings years of rigorous technical design experience, especially in the fi eld of water system booster pump stations and storage reservoirs. His experience spans full project lifecycles, including stakeholder coordination and the preparation of design documents that meet agency standards while staying effi cient and cost-eff ective.
As the primary designer on the Huckleberry Lift Station project, Dan demonstrated Lumos’s ability to deliver detailed, constructible designs for critical utility infrastructure. His familiarity with the permitting process and ability to coordinate eff ectively with internal and external parties makes him well-suited to support the City of Fort Bragg’s evolving priorities through responsive, high-quality on-call services.
◊ Industry Experience 10 years | Lumos Tenure 2 years
◊ Licensure: Certifi ed P.E. in NV #28421
◊ Education: BS, Geological Engineering (Hydrogeology minor), University of Nevada, Reno Lumos & Associates | City of Fort Bragg - On-Call Engineering & Surveying 16 Andrew Chafer, P.L.S., CFedS | Survey Project Manager
Andrew brings over 26 years of surveying experience supporting roadway, right-of-way, and public infrastructure projects across California and Nevada. As Survey Project Manager, he leads corridor mapping, boundary resolution, construction staking, and statutory map review for municipal and county agencies. His experience includes survey support for the Fort Bragg 2025 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, as well as right-of-way mapping and corridor improvement projects supporting roadway widening, utility coordination, and PS&E development. Andrew oversees projects from scoping through final deliverables, ensuring accurate mapping, right-ofway clarity, and seamless integration with civil design. ◊ Industry Experience 26 years | Lumos Tenure 3 years
◊ Licensed Professional Land Surveyor in CA #8005 & NV #23918 | CFedS #1208 ◊ Education: Civil Engineering, San Jose State University Eric Hutchens, P.E. (NV) | Structural Engineering Oversight Eric has over 31 years of Structural Engineering design and project management experience. He has worked on a multitude of projects, including single and multi-story commercial, industrial, institutional, medical, municipal, parking, religious, and residential structures. His design experience spans from civil engineering structures such as water/wastewater treatment facilities, to box culverts, manholes, and lift stations for sanitary sewers and stormwater management systems. Eric has worked with all building material types in diverse environments, including high wind and seismic areas, as well as international design projects in the Middle East. ◊ Industry Experience 31 years | Lumos Tenure 6 years
◊ Licensure: Certified P.E. in NV #26578
◊ Education: MS & BS, Civil Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno Dustin Hayes, S.E., P.E. | Structural Engineer
Dustin is a licensed Structural Engineer with 25 years of experience providing structural engineering services for public facilities, educational campuses, commercial developments, multifamily housing, and community infrastructure projects throughout California. His experience includes structural design, seismic rehabilitation, tenant improvements, facility modernization, reconstruction projects, and accessibility upgrades for both public and private sector clients.
Dustin regularly works with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and public agencies to develop practical, cost-effective, and buildable structural solutions that align with project goals, schedules, and site constraints.
◊ Industry Experience 25 years | Lumos Tenure <1 year
◊ Licensure: Certified P.E. in CA #C677643, Certified S.E. in CA #S5897 ◊ Education: BS, Civil Engineering, CSU Sacramento
Mike Micheels, LEED AP, QSD/QSP | Development & Plan Review Mike Micheels brings 42 years of civil engineering, development review, and project management experience supporting public agencies throughout California. His experience includes roadway and utility improvements, drainage and stormwater review, permitting coordination, construction administration, and plan review for public and private development projects. Mike regularly works with municipalities, developers, contractors, and utility agencies to develop practical, codecompliant solutions that align with agency standards and operational needs. He will support the City’s development and plan review efforts and is also currently building a home in Fort Bragg, providing additional familiarity with the local community and coastal development considerations. ◊ Industry Experience 42 years | Lumos Tenure <1 year
◊ Licensure/Certifications: QSD/QSP #20717, CESSWI #1226, CPESC #6405 Lumos & Associates | City of Fort Bragg - On-Call Engineering & Surveying 17
REFERENCES
City of Fort Bragg Chantell O’Neal, Assistant Director
707.961.2823 ext. 133
City of Point Arena Paul Andersen, Assistant City
Manager/City Clerk
707.882.2122
City of Angels Camp Chris O’Flinn, Public Works
Superintendent
209.736.2412
Washoe County RTC Scott Gibson, Project Manager
775.335.1874
Gardnerville Ranchos GID Greg Reed, District Manager
775.265.2048
Lumos & Associates | City of Fort Bragg - On-Call Engineering & Surveying 18 Approach to Working with the City of
Fort Bragg
At Lumos & Associates, we understand that effective
on-call engineering support is built on trust,
responsiveness, and strong working relationships. Our
team is not approaching this assignment as a new
consultant learning the City’s processes, we already
have an established relationship with City staff and
an understanding of the City’s operational needs,
priorities, and expectations. That familiarity allows
us to respond quickly, communicate effectively, and
provide support that is practical, efficient, and tailored to the City.
For a city like Fort Bragg, we understand the importance of having consultants who are accessible and easy to
work with is just as important as technical expertise.
Our goal is to function as a dependable extension
of City staff by providing consistent support, timely
communication, and solutions that help projects and
day-to-day operations move forward smoothly.
Built on Existing Relationships
Through our experience working with the City, we
have developed a strong understanding of Fort Bragg’s
infrastructure systems and Public Works operations.
We value the relationships we have built with City
staff and understand the importance of maintaining
continuity, responsiveness, and trust in an on-call role.
Because we are already familiar with the City’s
standards, procedures, and priorities, our team can
integrate seamlessly into ongoing efforts without
a lengthy learning curve. This familiarity allows
us to provide efficient support while minimizing
administrative burden on staff.
Responsive & Practical Support
We know that on-call assignments often require quick
turnaround times, flexibility, and direct coordination
with City staff. Our team is committed to being available and responsive when issues arise, whether related to
capital projects, development review, infrastructure
concerns, grant-funded work, or emergency response
support.
Our approach includes:
• Clear communication and direct access to senior
staff
• Timely responses to City requests and operational
needs
• Scalable staffing based on project complexity and
workload
• Practical, cost-conscious solutions tailored to the
City’s needs
• Coordination that supports staff efficiency rather
than adding complexity
We understand that smaller cities rely heavily on
trusted consultants to supplement staff capacity, and
we take that responsibility seriously.
SCOPE OF WORK
19 Organized Project & Task Order
Management
Lumos uses a straightforward and collaborative
project management approach for every task
order. At the start of each assignment, we work
with City staff to establish a clear scope, schedule,
budget, deliverables, and communication plan.
This helps ensure expectations are aligned and
projects remain organized and manageable from
start to fi nish.
Our team provides:
• Consistent project tracking and coordination
• Regular status updates as needed
• Defi ned points of contact for effi cient
communication
• Fast mobilization for urgent assignments or
emergencies
• Careful management of budgets, schedules,
and deliverables
Because we understand the City’s workfl ow and
operational structure, we are able to adapt our
level of involvement to best support staff and
project priorities.
Full-Service Technical Support
Lumos off ers multidisciplinary engineering and
surveying expertise that aligns directly with the
City’s anticipated needs, including:
• Civil engineering and infrastructure
improvements
• Transportation, drainage, utility, and street
projects
• Structural review and coordination
• Surveying and GIS support
• Development review and plan checking
• Boundary line adjustments and Certifi cates of
Compliance
• Acting City Engineer and Acting City Surveyor
services
When specialized environmental services are
required, Lumos will coordinate with qualifi ed
environmental subconsultants to provide the City with
the appropriate technical expertise and regulatory
support. This approach allows the City to access
specialized resources when needed while maintaining
a single, coordinated point of contact through our
team.
Our ability to manage and coordinate a broad range
of services through one team helps streamline
communication, maintain continuity across
assignments, and provide effi cient support tailored
to the City’s needs.
Quality, Accountability, Partnership
We take pride in producing work that is accurate,
reliable, and responsive to City expectations. Every
deliverable undergoes internal quality review to
maintain consistency and minimize revisions. Just
as importantly, we remain engaged throughout
the process—working collaboratively with staff ,
responding to feedback, and helping resolve issues
effi ciently.
Fort Bragg is more than a client to us, it is a community we are committed to supporting over the long term.
We value the relationship we have built with the City
and look forward to continuing to provide dependable,
responsive engineering and surveying services that
help staff meet both day-to-day operational needs
and long-term community goals.
Lumos & Associates | City of Fort Bragg - On-Call Engineering & Surveying 20 Standard Fee Schedule
January 1, 2026
• Fees for prevailing wage rate projects are available upon request or as required. • Map filing, checking, consulting, and other fees paid on behalf of the client shall be billed at cost plus fifteen percent (15%). • Overtime hours will be billed at 1.5 times the standard rate where applicable. • Survey and Field crew billing rates include standard field survey equipment and truck up to 30 mile radius, after which mileage rates apply
• Fees for depositions and testimony will be billed at two (2) times the standard billing rates Engineering Per Hour
Director $350
Group Manager 330
Project / Senior Project Manager 280/300
Staff / Project / Senior Hydrogeologist 225/235/255
Staff / Project / Senior Engineer 230/240/260
Project / Senior / Lead Project Coordinator 220/230/250 Project Designer I / II / III / IV / V 125/165/185/200/210 Structural Drafter I / II / III / IV / V 120/160/180/195/205 Hydrogeologist Tech I / II / III / IV / V 120/160/180/195/205 Construction Per Hour
Director $350
Group Manager 330
Assistant / Project / Senior Project Manager 250/280/300 Project / Senior Geotechnical Engineer 240/255
Construction Services Supervisor / Engineer 205/220
Project / Senior Project Coordinator 220/230
Geotechnician 195
Inspector / Senior Inspector (includes nuclear gauge) 185/200 Construction Technician I / II / III / IV 150/160/170/180 Materials Technician I / II / III / IV (includes nuclear gauge) 120/150/160/170 Surveying Per Hour
Director $350
Group Manager 330
Assistant / Project / Senior Project Manager 250/280/300 Associate / Staff / Project / Senior Surveyor 220/230/240/255 Project / Senior Project Coordinator 220/230
Photogrammetrist / Photogrammetry Manager 175/230
GIS Analyst 175
Surveying Technician I / II / III / IV/ V 125/165/185/195/205 Party Chief / Sr. Party Chief 220/240
Administrative & Other Services Per Hour
Administrative Support $135
Copy & Print Services Cost + 15%
Mileage (per mile) 0.90
These rates apply to services rendered through December 31, 2026. Services provided after this date will be invoiced according to the Standard Fee Schedule in effect at that time Standard Fee Schedule
January 1, 2026
CA
• Fees for prevailing wage rate projects are available upon request or as required. • Map filing, checking, consulting, and other fees paid on behalf of the client shall be billed at cost plus fifteen percent (15%). • Overtime hours will be billed at 1.5 times the standard rate where applicable. • Survey and Field crew billing rates include standard field survey equipment and truck up to 30 mile radius, after which mileage rates apply
• Fees for depositions and testimony will be billed at two (2) times the standard billing rates Engineering Per Hour
Director $350
Group Manager 330
Project / Senior Project Manager 280/300
Staff / Project / Senior Hydrogeologist 225/235/255
Staff / Project / Senior Engineer 230/240/260
Project / Senior / Lead Project Coordinator 220/230/250 Project Designer I / II / III / IV / V 125/165/185/200/210 Structural Drafter I / II / III / IV / V 120/160/180/195/205 Hydrogeologist Tech I / II / III / IV / V 120/160/180/195/205 Construction Per Hour
Director $350
Group Manager 330
Assistant / Project / Senior Project Manager 250/280/300 Project / Senior Geotechnical Engineer 240/255
Construction Services Supervisor / Engineer 205/220
Project / Senior Project Coordinator 220/230
Geotechnician 195
Inspector / Senior Inspector (includes nuclear gauge) 185/200 Construction Technician I / II / III / IV 150/160/170/180 Materials Technician I / II / III / IV (includes nuclear gauge) 120/150/160/170 Surveying Per Hour
Director $350
Group Manager 330
Assistant / Project / Senior Project Manager 250/280/300 Associate / Staff / Project / Senior Surveyor 220/230/240/255 Project / Senior Project Coordinator 220/230
Photogrammetrist / Photogrammetry Manager 175/230
GIS Analyst 175
Surveying Technician I / II / III / IV/ V 125/165/185/195/205 Party Chief / Sr. Party Chief 220/240
Administrative & Other Services Per Hour
Administrative Support $135
Copy & Print Services Cost + 15%
Mileage (per mile) 0.90
These rates apply to services rendered through December 31, 2026. Services provided after this date will be invoiced according to the Standard Fee Schedule in effect at that time.
BUDGET & SCHEDULE OF CHARGES
21 KEY PERSONEL TITLE / DESCRIPTION
Director Provides technical leadership and quality oversight for structural engineering services, including complex infrastructure, facility improvements, and multidisciplinary project coordination.
Group Manager Oversees project delivery, staffi ng, schedules, budgets, and client coordination for engineering teams and municipal projects.
Sr. Project Manager Oversees complex, multi-discipline projects while providing technical leadership, QA/QC oversight, and client management.
Project Manager Leads day-to-day project coordination, client communication, budgeting, scheduling, and delivery of engineering projects.
Sr. Engineer
Advanced licensed engineer who leads technical design, oversees complex project components, stamps deliverables, manages staff , supports project budgets, and serves as a senior technical and client-facing resource.
Project Engineer
Licensed engineer who independently manages more complex technical assignments, supports project management and client coordination, mentors staff , and may take responsible charge on smaller or less complex projects.
Staff Engineer Newly licensed professional engineer who performs engineering design, reports, calculations, modeling, and project task management with growing responsibility for mentoring and client/project coordination.
Lead Project
Coordinator
Senior coordination and leadership role that oversees complex project coordination, supports scopes and budgets, leads meetings, mentors coordination staff , and helps manage small-to-medium projects.
Sr. Project
Coordinator
Advanced project coordination role that independently manages schedules, documentation, team coordination, client communication, and portions of project budgets with limited oversight.
Project Coordinator Project support role focused on schedules, documentation, meeting coordination, budgets, deliverables, and keeping small to mid-sized project tasks organized and moving forward.
Project Designer V Senior-level designer who leads CAD/design production on mid to large projects, prepares advanced technical deliverables, reviews work, and serves as a key resource for design workfl ow and quality.
Project Designer IV Experienced designer who translates technical concepts into complete design drawings and deliverables, manages more complex tasks, and begins mentoring less experienced staff .
Project Designer III Intermediate designer who works more independently on small projects or portions of larger projects, applying standard design procedures and judgment to routine and non-routine assignments.
Project Designer II Developing designer who can independently complete routine drafting, data collection, permit support, and basic design tasks while continuing to build CAD/Civil 3D profi ciency.
Project Designer I Entry-level technical support role focused on learning engineering design fundamentals, assisting with drafting, calculations, reports, permitting, and project documentation under close supervision.
ENGINEERING
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KEY PERSONEL TITLE / DESCRIPTION
Director Provides technical leadership and quality oversight for structural engineering services, including complex infrastructure, facility improvements, and multidisciplinary project coordination.
Group Manager Oversees project delivery, staffing, schedules, budgets, and client coordination for construction teams and municipal projects.
Sr. Project Manager Senior construction leadership role responsible for managing projects from start to finish, overseeing staff, budgets, client relationships, technical quality, business development, and overall project success.
Project Manager Leads day-to-day project coordination, client communication, budgeting, scheduling, and delivery of construction projects.
Sr. Geotechnical
Engineer
Advanced-level geotechnical role who leads geotechnical investigations, evaluates soil and rock conditions, develops engineering recommendations, supports project delivery, and provides technical guidance to project teams and junior staff.
Project Geotechnical
Engineer
Professional-level geotechnical role responsible for planning investigations, analyzing soil and rock conditions, preparing technical recommendations, supporting project management, and mentoring junior staff.
Sr. Project
Coordinator
Advanced construction project coordination role that independently manages schedules, documentation, team coordination, client communication, and portions of project budgets with limited oversight.
Project Coordinator Construction project support role that coordinates schedules, meetings, documentation, submittals, RFIs, pay requests, inspections, materials testing, and owner/agency communication.
Geotechnician Advanced field and lab support role focused on geotechnical sampling, testing, site investigations, report support, safety documentation, and technical review of materials testing work.
Sr. Inspector
Senior inspection role that leads inspection activities on larger or more complex projects, mentors inspectors and technicians, resolves field issues, and ensures compliance with codes, plans, and specifications.
Inspector
Experienced inspection role responsible for independently observing construction work, documenting compliance, coordinating with contractors and project teams, and verifying quality and safety requirements.
Construction
Technician IV
Advanced construction technician who performs higher-level construction support, interprets plans and specifications, coordinates with project stakeholders, and mentors less experienced staff.
Construction
Technician III
Intermediate construction technician who works independently on small projects or portions of larger projects, applying standard procedures to inspection, documentation, bid support, and construction coordination.
Construction
Technician II
Developing construction technician who independently completes routine construction administration, field testing, documentation, quantity tracking, and project coordination tasks.
Construction
Technician I
Entry-level construction support role focused on learning basic inspection, documentation, materials testing, quantity tracking, and construction administration tasks.
Materials Technician
IV
Advanced materials technician who independently handles complex testing, data analysis, equipment calibration, reporting, and mentoring while ensuring results meet project specifications and industry standards.
Materials Technician
III
Intermediate materials technician who performs more complex testing and inspections, verifies data accuracy, prepares reports, and helps guide less experienced staff on technical tasks.
Materials Technician
II
Developing materials technician who independently performs routine field and laboratory testing, documents results, communicates findings, and maintains testing equipment with support from experienced staff.
Materials Technician
I
Entry-level materials testing role focused on learning basic field and lab testing for soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt while following established procedures under close guidance.
CONSTRUCTION
23 KEY PERSONEL TITLE / DESCRIPTION
Director Provides technical leadership and quality oversight for structural engineering services, including complex infrastructure, facility improvements, and multidisciplinary project coordination.
Group Manager Oversees project delivery, staffi ng, schedules, budgets, and client coordination for surveying teams and municipal projects.
Sr. Project Manager Oversees complex, multi-discipline projects while providing technical leadership, QA/QC oversight, and client management.
Project Manager Leads day-to-day project coordination, client communication, budgeting, scheduling, and delivery of surveying projects.
Sr. Surveyor
Senior licensed surveyor who oversees complex survey projects, reviews and stamps deliverables, manages staff , supports budgets and proposals, and serves as a senior technical and client-facing resource.
Project Surveyor Licensed surveyor who independently performs professional survey work, oversees technical deliverables, supports project schedules and budgets, and provides direction to technicians and fi eld crews.
Associate Surveyor Newly licensed professional surveyor who leads fi eld-to-fi nish survey work, oversees offi ce and fi eld data, mentors survey staff , and begins taking on client coordination and project management responsibilities.
Sr. Project
Coordinator
Advanced survey coordination role that independently manages project schedules, proposals, budgets, fi eld planning, research, deliverables, QA/QC, and direct client communication.
Project Coordinator
Survey project support role that coordinates schedules, budgets, crew assignments, research, documentation, QA/QC, and communication between project managers, fi eld crews, offi ce staff , and clients.
Photogrammetrist Specialized geospatial role that transforms aerial imagery, LiDAR, and UAS data into accurate maps, orthophotos, elevation models, point clouds, and other survey-ready spatial deliverables.
GIS Analyst Technical GIS role focused on managing, analyzing, mapping, and presenting spatial data to support surveying, planning, design, and client geospatial needs.
Surveying Technician
V
Senior survey technician who leads fi eld-to-fi nish survey work, manages fi eld and offi ce data, supports client and project coordination, and serves as a key technical resource for the survey team.
Surveying Technician
IV
Experienced survey technician who helps lead fi eld and offi ce work, coordinates crews, performs higherlevel calculations, prepares survey deliverables, and mentors less experienced staff .
Surveying Technician
III
Intermediate survey technician who works more independently in the fi eld and offi ce, supporting survey crews with advanced calculations, drafting, data processing, and quality control.
Surveying Technician
II
Developing survey technician who performs routine fi eld and offi ce survey work, operates survey equipment, processes fi eld data, and assists with basic calculations and CAD/GIS deliverables.
Surveying Technician
I
Entry-level survey support role focused on assisting fi eld crews with equipment setup, basic data collection, fi eld notes, and learning survey procedures under close guidance.
Sr. Party Chief Advanced fi eld leadership role responsible for managing survey crews, overseeing complex fi eldwork, troubleshooting fi eld issues, ensuring data accuracy, and keeping fi eld operations on schedule.
SURVEYING
Lumos Lumos & Associates & Associates | City of Fort Bragg - On-Call Engineering & Surveying | City of Fort Bragg - On-Call Engineering & Surveying 24
KEY PERSONEL ROLE FOR FORT BRAGG AVAILABILITY
Aaron Brusatori
Group Manager
Contract/Project Manager
City Engineer
50%
Brian Harer
Group Manager
QA/QC
Construction & Inspection Manager
35%
Judy Tortelli
Sr. Project Manager
Transportation Lead
35%
Ian Mahaffey
Sr. Engineer
Stormwater Lead
30%
Dan Newton
Sr. Engineer
Water/Wastewater Lead
30%
Mitch Burns
Group Manager
Geotechnical Manager
25%
Eric Hutchens
Division Director
Structural Oversight
30%
Dustin Hayes
Sr. Structural
Engineer
Structural Lead
40%
Andrew Chafer
Project Manager
Survey Manager
City Surveyor
45%
Mike Micheels
Project Manager
Plan & Development Review
40%
Lumos understands that responsiveness is one of the most important aspects of a successful oncall relationship. Because much of our proposed team is already actively supporting the City of Fort Bragg, we are familiar with City staff, procedures, infrastructure systems, and project priorities, allowing us to respond quickly and efficiently when needs arise.
Our team is committed to returning calls and emails within 24 hours, maintaining agreed-upon schedules for deliverables, and providing proactive communication throughout each assignment. With staff located throughout Northern California and Nevada, including personnel already regularly traveling to Fort Bragg for ongoing work, Lumos can often provide onsite support as soon as the next day when urgent issues arise. We also consolidate meetings and site visits whenever possible to minimize travel-related costs and maximize efficiency for the City.
AVAILABILITY & WORKLOAD CAPACITY
25 CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
Lumos & Associates maintains all insurance coverages required under the City of Fort Bragg’s Professional Services Agreement, including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, Workers’ Compensation, and Professional Liability coverage. Certifi cates of Insurance and required endorsements will be provided upon contract award. All insurance-related costs are included in our proposed rates and fee schedule.
Lumos & Associates has reviewed the City of Fort Bragg’s standard Professional Services Agreement and anticipates being able to execute the agreement substantially as written, subject to standard review by counsel and insurance providers if necessary.
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