Agenda — Fountain Valley City Council, April 15, 2025 (part 3 of 5)

10221-A Trademark St., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 909-484-2800 Landscape Architecture
RFQ #24-007
E. Construction Administration Phase:

1. Attend meetings with developers and contractors, as needed.

2. Provide field observation site inspection trips and final job observation visits as required by project scope.

3. Provide clarification of drawings/design intent when required.

4. Review shop drawings and submittals.

5. Prepare landscape architectural field observation reports and final punch list.

6. Prepare reproducible record drawings from Contractor’s as-built drawings.

During Project site visits ADG will generally review the progress of construction, and to see if the work completed is generally consistent with the intent of ADG’s Construction Documents. Although ADG may observe and identify potential problems, these visits are not construction inspections, or a guarantee that there will not be construction deficiencies.

Project Controls & Quality Control Measures
Timeliness/Work Schedule
It is understood that time is of the essence. ADG will provide services within the number of calendar days as authorized at the time of the project assignment, after the commencement date specified in the notice to proceed. A project schedule is typically completed by our team utilizing the “Fast Track” scheduling platform, detailing each projects phases and tasks for Client review and approval prior to the start of work. ADG’s projects are consistently completed on time, due to our Principal active involvement during the progression of our projects through weekly project management meetings and proactive staff scheduling.

Our staff meets twice weekly to discuss project status and staff scheduling. This proactive approach includes scheduled meetings every Thursday with project managers and our Director of Production, to allocate our staff resources for the following week. A second higher-level management meeting, which includes our President, Directors, and Project Managers, occurs first thing every Monday morning, followed immediately by a meeting of all staff members to again review deadlines and expectations for the upcoming week. Our approach ensures proven and consistent results, a focused design team, and projects delivered correctly and on time.

Value Engineering
An important element in our firm’s success is our ability to meet the Client’s construction budgets. Prior to the start of the design process, we thoroughly discuss the Client’s anticipated improvement cost for each phase of development. Based on this initial feedback, value engineering studies are conducted to determine the actual improvements possible to maintain the budgetary constraints. ADG then carefully coordinates all phases of design development with the approved construction budget. This creates projects that are consistently constructed at or below the original estimate of projected cost.

Cost Estimating Process
In support of our Value Engineering process, ADG prepares “Statements of Probable Construction Costs” as required by the project’s scope of services. The “Statements of Probable Construction Costs” are prepared using Microsoft Office Excel spreadsheets, which have been developed by our office over the years to accurately estimate our project’s costs. The office “master” is updated annually using bid data from our clients, contractor surveys, and material cost multipliers. “Statements of Probable Construction Costs” are generally prepared during the Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Document Phases for in-house and client review, and input for budgeting measures.

Quality Standards
Unlike larger firms, our modest size gives our Clients the advantage of working with an experienced principal from project start to finish, which increases the level of service and product quality throughout all phases of project development. Our office has developed project design standards, construction document standards, and cost estimating programs, which enable us to provide drawings and projects to our Client’s, which are consistently higher than the “professional standard of care”. Additionally, all projects are reviewed in-house for errors and corrections prior to Client and/or Agency submittal.

Communication with our Clients, regarding their project’s progress, is also a part of our quality assurance program.

Clients are updated bi-weekly through written “Project Status Reports” prepared by the project manager. 90% of all of our business is either repeat business from established Clients or referrals from our Clients and Public Agencies. This is a direct result of our office’s high standards for design, construction documents, and client service.

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10221-A Trademark St., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 909-484-2800 Landscape Architecture
RFQ #24-007

ARCHITERRA DESIGN GROUP - PROFESSIONAL FEES
It is understood that the projects assigned will vary in both scope and fees, and that the final fee amount and scope of work for each assigned project will be a negotiated lump sum with the Client at the time of the assignment. We also understand that some of the project phase services may be billed hourly as requested, or negotiated.

ARCHITERRA DESIGN GROUP BILLING RATES:
• Principal: $200.00/hour
• Director: $175.00/hour
• Project Manager: $135.00/hour
• Landscape Designer: $125.00/hour
• CAD Draftsman: $100.00/hour
• Clerical: $ 65.00/hour

REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
The following costs shall be reimbursed at cost plus 15% and are not included in the Basic Fee for Services:
• Expense of reproductions for generation of original drawings, plan check submittal and construction bidding, including printing, plotting, Xerox copying, photo reproductions. • All automobile mileage shall be paid at the standard rate for business automobile use as set forth by the Internal Revenue Service.
• Cost of postage and shipping expenses other than first class mail. • Photographic services, film and processing.
• Cost of models, special rendered exhibits, promotional photography, special process printing, special equipment, special printed reports or publications maps and documents approved in advance by Client. • Agency Processing and fees paid for securing approval of agencies having jurisdiction over the Project. (Plan check fees, variance applications, etc.).
• Fees for additional special consultants retained with the approval of Client.

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10221-A Trademark St., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 909-484-2800 Landscape Architecture
RFQ #24-007
Envisioned as the “Gateway to the City”, ADG prepared the aesthetic design for the grade separation bridge. Utilizing cultural and historical thematic elements, the bridge offers a dramatic and inviting entry to the Civic Center of the City.

Haven Underpass, Client: City of Rancho Cucamonga
Relevant Work
Native
Trees & Plants
Native
Trees & Plants
Native
Trees & Plants
Irrigation &
Water Control
Irrigation &
Water Control
Irrigation &
Water Control
We designed a comprehensive master plan for the Streetscape Projects in the City of San Dimas.

Focusing on retrofitting existing infrastructure and enhancing the overall streetscape.

San Dimas Medians, Client: City of San Dimas
ADG developed a comprehensive master plan for the Streetscape Projects in the City of Moorpark, focusing on retrofitting existing infrastructure and enhancing the overall streetscape.

Moorpark Streetscapes, Client: City of Moorpark
ADA

COMPLIANT
ADA

COMPLIANT
Monuments
Monuments
Monuments
Medians
and Islands
Medians
and Islands
Medians
and Islands
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10221-A Trademark St., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 909-484-2800 Landscape Architecture
RFQ #24-007
ADG helped the City of Claremont create a Demonstration Garden with a bio swale, drought-tolerant xeriscape, decomposed granite, and a sustainable irrigation plan.

Claremont City Hall, Client: City of Claremont
Relevant Work
Native
Trees & Plants
Irrigation &
Water Control
Irrigation &
Water Control
Retrofit
Upgrade
This new urban plaza area will serve as a venue for the City’s various music festivals and special events. interactive splash pad and water feature synchronized to music, art plaza, lighting and electrical infrastructure and more.

Uptown Plaza, Client: City of Yucaipa
ADG prepared a site analysis and conceptual landscape master plan for the renovation and redesign of the City of Duarte’s Civic Center central plaza.

Duarte City Hall, Client: City of Duarte
Outdoor
Structure
Irrigation &
Water Control
Demo
Garden
ADA

COMPLIANT
ADA

COMPLIANT
Monuments
Monuments Retrofit
Upgrade
Community
Gatherings
Performing
Stage
Monuments Retrofit
Upgrade

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10221-A Trademark St., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 909-484-2800 Landscape Architecture
RFQ #24-007
Approximately 1.3 miles long this multi-purpose trail is the Eastern most portion of the larger 22 mile regional Pacific Electric Trail which stretches from the border of Los Angeles County at Claremont to the terminus in Rialto, California.

Pacific Electric Trail & Route 66 Trailhead Park, Client: City of Rancho Cucamonga Relevant Work
Bike and
Equestrian
Interpretive
Signs
Native
Trees & Plants
Irrigation &
Water Control
Community
Trailhead
Vila Borba Park, situated on a 5-acre site west of Butterfield Ranch Road in Chino Hills, offers a wealth of amenities for visitors to enjoy including within 2 dog parks. The park ensures convenience and accessibility for all.

Villa Borba Park, Client: City of Chino Hills
Irrigation &
Water Control
Community
Trailhead
Native
Trees & Plants
Outdoor
Structure Playground
Designed as an integral part of the Park Place Community Center and surrounding development of Park Place, residents can be seen utilizing it’s gardens, amphitheatres, and shade structures daily.

Celebration Park, Client: City of Ontario
Outdoor
Structure
Irrigation &
Water Control
Community
Trailhead
Nature
Preserve
Demo
Garden
Community
Gatherings
ADA

COMPLIANT
ADA

COMPLIANT
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10221-A Trademark St., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 909-484-2800 Landscape Architecture
RFQ #24-007
A park retrofit in Pomona, California, Architerra worked through multiple stages of community outreach to deliver a universally accessible & visually vibrant park space, that the community loves and utilizes daily.

Riverbend Park, nestled in the heart of the City of Jurupa Valley, spans across a 9.15-acre community park site. Embracing its namesake, the park offers a charming “river” themed tot lot.

Hamilton Park, Client: City of Pomona
Riverbend, Client: Lennar
Related Work
Native
Trees & Plants
Irrigation &
Water Control
Outdoor
Structure Playground Community
Outreach
Irrigation &
Water Control
Community
Trailhead
Native
Trees & Plants
Outdoor
Structure Playground
While built to provide flood protection and water quality control, this multi-agency project included habitat restoration and trail design creating open space recreation opportunities within the San Bernardino County Flood Control District.

Cucamonga Basin #6, Client: SB County
Irrigation &
Water Control
Community
Trailhead
Native
Trees & Plants
Nature
Preserve
Bike and
Equestrian
ADA

COMPLIANT
ADA

COMPLIANT

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10221-A Trademark St., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 909-484-2800 Landscape Architecture
RFQ #24-007

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Exhibit “B”
InsuranceSpecifications

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EXHIBIT “B”

INSURANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Without limiting CONSULTANT’s indemnification of CITY, and prior to performing any work under this AGREEMENT or receiving any compensation, CONSULANT shall obtain, provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this AGREEMENT, policies of insurance of the type and amounts described below and in a form that is satisfactory to CITY.

General liability insurance. CONSULTANT shall maintain commercial general liability insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CG 00 01, in an amount not less than dollars per occurrence, dollars general aggregate, for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage, including without limitation, blanket contractual liability.
[Check if Applicable] Automobile liability insurance. CONSULTANT shall maintain automobile insurance at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CA 00 01 covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of CONSULTANT arising out of or in connection with the work to be performed under this AGREEMENT, including coverage for any owned, hired, non-owned, or rented vehicles, in an amount not less than dollars combined single limit for each accident. [Check if Applicable] Workers’ compensation insurance. CONSULTANT shall maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance (Statutory Limits) and Employer’s Liability Insurance (with limits of at least dollars). CONSULTANT shall submit to CITY, along with the certificate of insurance, a Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of CITY, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers. [Check if Applicable] Umbrella or excess liability insurance. CONSULTANT shall obtain and maintain an umbrella or excess liability insurance policy with limits of not less than dollars that will provide bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage liability coverage at least as broad as the primary coverages set forth above, including commercial general liability and employer’s liability. Such policy or policies shall include the following terms and conditions:
• A drop down feature requiring the policy to respond if any primary insurance that would otherwise have applied proves to be uncollectible in whole or in part for any reason;
• Pay on behalf of wording as opposed to reimbursement; • Concurrency of effective dates with primary policies; • Policies shall “follow form” to the underlying primary policies; and • Insureds under primary policies shall also be insureds under the umbrella or excess policies.
[Check if Applicable] Professional liability (errors & omissions) insurance.

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be performed in connection with this AGREEMENT, in the minimum amount of dollars per claim and in the aggregate. Any policy inception date, continuity date, or retroactive date must be before the effective date of this AGREEMENT and CONSULTANT agrees to maintain continuous coverage through a period no less than three years after completion of the services required by this AGREEMENT.
[Check if Applicable] Pollution liability insurance. Environmental Impairment Liability Insurance shall be written on CONSULTANT’s Pollution Liability form or other form acceptable to CITY providing coverage for liability arising out of sudden, accidental, and gradual pollution and remediation. The policy limit shall be no less than dollars per claim and in the aggregate. All activities contemplated in this AGREEMENT shall be specifically scheduled on the policy as “covered operations.” The policy shall provide coverage for the hauling of waste from the project site to the final disposal location, including non-owned disposal sites. Products/completed operations coverage shall extend a minimum of three years after project completion. Coverage shall be included on behalf of the insured for covered claims arising out of the actions of independent contractors. If the insured is using subcontractors, the policy must include work performed “by or on behalf” of the insured. Policy shall contain no language that would invalidate or remove the insurer’s duty to defend or indemnify for claims or suits expressly excluded from coverage.

Policy shall specifically provide for a duty to defend on the part of the insurer. The CITY, its officials, officers, agents, and employees, shall be included as insureds under the policy.
[Check if Applicable] Explosion, collapse, underground insurance.

CONSULTANT shall furnish a copy of a public liability and property damage insurance policy with “XCU” or equivalent coverage in an amount not less than dollars per person and dollars per occurrence for personal injury. The limit of property damage liability shall be not less than dollars for each occurrence as payment for damages to property which may result from or be caused by such public display of fireworks and arising from any acts of the CONSULTANT, its agent, employees, or subcontractors presenting such public display. CITY, its officers, agents, and employees shall be additional insureds under the policy. CONSULTANT shall not cancel the insurance coverage without fifteen (15) days prior written notice to the State Fire Marshal.

Proof of insurance. CONSULTANT shall provide certificates of insurance to CITY as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein, along with a waiver of subrogation endorsement for workers’ compensation. Insurance certificates and endorsement must be approved by CITY prior to commencement of performance. Current certification of insurance shall be kept on file with CITY at all times during the term of this contract.

CITY reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time.

Duration of coverage. CONSULTANT shall procure and maintain for the duration of the AGREEMENT insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property, which may arise from or in connection with the performance of this □
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AGREEMENT by CONSULTANT, his/her/its agents, representatives, employees, or subconsultants. If this AGREEMENT involves construction, CONSULTANT must maintain general liability and umbrella or excess liability insurance for as long as there is a statutory exposure to completed operations claims. CITY and its officers, officials, employees, and agents shall continue as additional insureds under such policies.

CITY’s rights of enforcement. In the event any policy of insurance required under this AGREEMENT does not comply with these specifications or is canceled and not replaced, CITY has the right but not the duty to obtain the insurance it deems necessary and any premium paid by CITY will be promptly reimbursed by CONSULTANT or CITY will withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from CONSULTANT’s payments. In the alternative, CITY may cancel this AGREEMENT.

Acceptable insurers. All insurance policies shall be issued by an insurance company currently authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact business of insurance in the State of California, with an assigned policyholders’ Rating of A- (or higher) and Financial Size Category Class VII (or larger) in accordance with the latest edition of Best’s Key Rating Guide, unless otherwise approved by CITY. Notwithstanding the foregoing, XCU insurance shall have a rating of at least B-VI.

Waiver of subrogation. All insurance coverage maintained or procured pursuant to this AGREEMENT shall be endorsed to waive subrogation against CITY, its elected or appointed officers, agents, officials, employees, and volunteers or shall specifically allow CONSULTANT or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these specifications to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. CONSULTANT hereby waives its own right of recovery against CITY, and shall require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subconsultants.

Enforcement of contract provisions (non estoppel). CONSULTANT acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of CITY to inform CONSULTANT of noncompliance with any requirement imposes no additional obligations on the CITY nor does it waive any rights hereunder.

Specifications not limiting. Requirements of specific coverage features or limits contained in this Section are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits, or other requirements, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance. Specific reference to a given coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to a given issue and is not intended by any party or insured to be all inclusive, or to the exclusion of other coverage, or a waiver of any type.

Notice of cancellation. CONSULTANT agrees to oblige its insurance agent or broker and insurers to provide to CITY with a thirty (30) day notice of cancellation (except for nonpayment for which a ten (10) day notice is required) or nonrenewal of coverage for each required coverage.

Additional insured status. General liability policies shall provide or be endorsed to provide that CITY and its officers, officials, employees, and agents shall be additional insureds under such policies. This provision shall also apply to any excess liability

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policies. Coverage available to the additional insured shall be primary and noncontributory.

Agency’s right to revise specifications. CITY reserves the right at any time during the term of the AGREEMENT to change the amounts and types of insurance required by giving CONSULTANT ninety (90) days advance written notice of such change. If such change results in substantial additional cost to CONSULTANT, CITY and CONSULTANT may renegotiate CONSULTANT’s compensation.

Self-insured retentions. Any self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by CITY. CITY reserves the right to require that self-insured retentions be eliminated, lowered, or replaced by a deductible. Self-insurance will not be considered to comply with these specifications unless approved by CITY.

Timely notice of claims. CONSULTANT shall give CITY prompt and timely notice of claims made or suits instituted that arise out of or result from CONSULTANT’s performance under this AGREEMENT, and that involve or may involve coverage under any of the required liability policies.

Additional insurance. CONSULTANT shall also procure and maintain, at its own cost and expense, any additional kinds of insurance, which in its own judgment may be necessary for its proper protection and prosecution of the work.

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AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES
CON – –
This AGREEMENT is made and effective as of the EFFECTIVE DATE, by and between the City of Fountain Valley, a municipal corporation ("CITY") and ("CONSULTANT"). In
consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth herein, the parties agree as follows:

1. TERM
This AGREEMENT shall commence on (“EFFECTIVE DATE”)
and remain and continue in effect until all tasks described herein are completed but in no event later than , unless sooner terminated or extended pursuant to the provisions of this AGREEMENT.

2. SERVICES
CONSULTANT shall perform the tasks described and set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein as though set forth in full. CONSULTANT shall complete the tasks according to the schedule of performance which is also set forth in Exhibit A.

3. NOTICE TO PROCEED
CONSULTANT shall not perform any work or be entitled to any compensation under this AGREEMENT until a written Notice to Proceed is issued by CITY. The Notice to Proceed shall not issue unless and until CONSULTANT submits proof, satisfactory to CITY, of its procurement of appropriate insurance required by this AGREEMENT. The failure of CONSULTANT to submit proof of appropriate insurance within 10 days of the EFFECTIVE DATE is a material breach and shall constitute cause for immediate termination of this AGREEMENT by CITY.

4. PERFORMANCE
CONSULTANT shall at all times faithfully, competently, and to the best of his/her/its ability, experience, and talent perform all tasks described herein.

CONSULTANT shall employ, at a minimum, generally accepted standards and practices utilized by persons engaged in providing similar services as are required of CONSULTANT hereunder in meeting its obligations under this AGREEMENT.

5. CITY MANAGEMENT
shall represent CITY in
all matters pertaining to the administration of this AGREEMENT, including review and approval of all products submitted by CONSULTANT, but not including the authority to enlarge the tasks to be performed or change the compensation due to CONSULTANT.

The City Manager shall be authorized to act on CITY’S behalf and to execute all necessary documents that enlarge the tasks to be performed or change

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CONSULTANT's compensation, subject to Section 6 hereof.

6. PAYMENT
(a) CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT in accordance with the payment rates, terms, and schedule of payment set forth in Exhibit A. This amount shall not exceed
Dollars ( ) (“TOTAL CONTRACT SUM”) for the total term of this AGREEMENT unless additional payment is approved as provided in this AGREEMENT.
(b) CONSULTANT shall not be compensated for any services rendered in connection with its performance of this AGREEMENT that are in addition to those set forth herein, unless such additional services are authorized in advance and in writing by the City Manager. This written authorization requirement cannot be waived. CONSULTANT shall be compensated for any additional services in the amounts and in the manner as agreed to by the City Manager and CONSULTANT at the time CITY’s written authorization is given to CONSULTANT for the performance of said additional services. The City Manager’s authority to approve additional compensation is subject to Fountain Valley Municipal Code section 2.36.110. Approval of additional compensation that exceeds the City Manager’s authority as specified in Fountain Valley Municipal Code section

2.36.110 must be obtained from the City Council.

7. PUBLIC WORK
Notice is provided pursuant to Labor Code Section 1781 that all or a portion of the work contemplated in this AGREEMENT may constitute a “public work” as defined in Chapter 1, Part 7, and Division 2 of the Labor Code, to which Section 1771 applies. If all or a portion of the work contemplated under this AGREEMENT constitutes “public work,” then CONSULTANT shall pay prevailing wages, unless exempt, on those portions of the work which require payment of prevailing wages under the prevailing wage laws (Labor Code, §§ 1720 et seq.), and shall comply with the following:
(a) Prevailing Wage Rates. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1773.2, copies of the prevailing rate of per diem wages can be found at http://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/PWD/index.htm and are on file at City Hall, which shall be made available to any interested party upon request. CONSULTANT shall post a copy of the determination of the director of the prevailing rate of per diem wages at each job site. Said per diem wages are deemed to include employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation and travel time, and subsistence pay, all in accordance with Section 1773.1 of the Labor Code. (b) Payroll Records. The provisions of Section 1776 of the Labor Code regarding the preparation, maintenance, and filing of payroll records are applicable to this AGREEMENT. CONSULTANT and each subconsultant shall keep accurate payroll records showing the name, address, social security number, work classification, straight time, and overtime hours worked each day and week, and the

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actual per diem wages paid to each journeyman, apprentice, worker, or other employee employed by him/her/it in connection with the public work. Certified payroll records shall be on forms provided by the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement or contain the same information. CONSULTANT’S AND ANY SUBCONSULTANT’S PAYROLL RECORDS SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO CITY ON A WEEKLY BASIS. CONSULTANT SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUBMITTAL OF SUBCONSULTANT’S PAYROLL RECORDS. Additionally, CONSULTANT or subconsultant has ten (10) days in which to comply subsequent to receipt of a written notice requesting the records enumerated in Section 1776, subdivision (a), of the Labor Code. In the event that CONSULTANT or subconsultant fails to comply within the ten (10) day period, he/she/it shall, as a penalty to CITY, forfeit One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for each calendar day, or portion thereof, for each worker, until strict compliance is effectuated. CITY may deduct this penalty from any monies due or that may become due CONSULTANT under this AGREEMENT. (c) Penalty. CONSULTANT and any subconsultant under CONSULTANT shall, as a penalty to CITY, forfeit not more than Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) for each calendar day, or portion thereof, for each worker paid (either by CONSULTANT or any subconsultant under CONSULTANT) less than the prevailing rate set forth herein on the work provided for in this AGREEMENT. CITY may deduct the penalty from any monies due or that may become due CONSULTANT under this AGREEMENT. The difference between the prevailing wage rates and the amount paid to each worker for each calendar day, or portion thereof, for which each worker was paid less than the prevailing wage rate shall also be paid to each worker by CONSULTANT or subconsultant, in accordance with Section 1775 of the Labor Code of the State of California.
(d) Apprentices. If applicable, the provisions of Labor Code Section 1777.5 requiring the use of apprentices in certain ratios to journeymen are hereby imposed upon CONSULTANT.
(e) Legal Day’s Work. In the performance of this AGREEMENT, not more than eight (8) hours shall constitute a day’s work, and CONSULTANT shall not require more than eight (8) hours of labor in a day from any person employed by him hereunder except as provided in Labor Code Section 1815. CONSULTANT shall conform to Article 3, Chapter 1, Part 7 (Sections 1810 et seq.), of the Labor Code of the State of California, and it is agreed that CONSULTANT shall forfeit to CITY as a penalty the sum of Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00) for each worker employed in the execution of this AGREEMENT by CONSULTANT or any subconsultant for each calendar day during which any worker is required or permitted to labor more than eight (8) hours in any one (1) calendar day and forty (40) hours in any one (1) week in violation of said article. CITY may deduct this penalty from any monies due or that may become due pursuant to this AGREEMENT.

8. SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT WITHOUT CAUSE (a) CITY may at any time, for any reason, with or without cause, suspend or terminate this AGREEMENT, or any portion hereof, by serving upon CONSULTANT, at least thirty (30) days prior, written notice. Upon receipt of

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said notice, CONSULTANT shall immediately cease all work under this AGREEMENT, unless the notice provides otherwise. If CITY suspends or terminates a portion of this AGREEMENT such suspension or termination shall not make void or invalidate the remainder of this AGREEMENT. (b) In the event this AGREEMENT is terminated pursuant to this section, CITY shall pay to CONSULTANT the actual value of the work performed up to the time of termination, provided that the work performed is of value to CITY. Upon termination of the AGREEMENT pursuant to this section, CONSULTANT will submit an invoice to CITY detailing work performed up to the time of termination.

9. DEFAULT OF CONSULTANT
(a) CONSULTANT's failure to comply with the provisions of this AGREEMENT shall constitute a default. In the event that CONSULTANT is in default for cause under the terms of this AGREEMENT, CITY shall have no obligation or duty to continue compensating CONSULTANT for any work performed after the date of default and can terminate this AGREEMENT immediately by written notice to CONSULTANT. If such failure by the CONSULTANT to make progress in the performance of work hereunder arises out of causes beyond CONSULTANT's control, and without fault or negligence of CONSULTANT, it shall not be considered a default.
(b) As an alternative to the procedure for immediate termination for default set forth in subparagraph (a), if CITY determines that CONSULTANT is in default in the performance of any of the terms or conditions of this AGREEMENT, CITY may in its discretion cause to be served upon CONSULTANT a written notice of the default and demand to cure. CONSULTANT shall have ten (10) calendar days after service upon it of said notice to cure the default by rendering a satisfactory performance. In the event that CONSULTANT fails to cure its default within such period of time, CITY shall have the right, notwithstanding any other provision of this AGREEMENT, to terminate this AGREEMENT without further notice and without prejudice to any other remedy to which it may be entitled at law, in equity, or under this AGREEMENT.

10. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
(a) CONSULTANT shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to the plans, specifications, estimates, drawings, design calculations, letters, reports, testing results, and other such information including as-built records as required by CITY that relate to the performance of services under this AGREEMENT. CONSULTANT shall maintain adequate records of services provided in sufficient detail to permit an evaluation of services. All such records shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be clearly identified and readily accessible. CONSULTANT shall provide free access to the representatives of CITY or its designees at reasonable times to such books and records; shall give CITY the right to examine and audit said books and records; shall permit CITY to make copies and transcripts therefrom as necessary; and shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings,

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and activities related to this AGREEMENT. Such records, together with supporting documents, shall be maintained for a period of three (3) years after receipt of final payment.
(b) Upon completion, termination, or suspension of this AGREEMENT all plans, specifications, engineer’s estimates, and other documents prepared in the course of providing the services to be performed pursuant to this AGREEMENT shall become the sole property of CITY and may be used, reused, or otherwise disposed of by CITY without the permission of CONSULTANT. With respect to computer files, CONSULTANT shall make available to CITY, at CONSULTANT's office and upon reasonable written request by CITY, the necessary computer software and hardware for purposes of accessing, compiling, transferring, and printing computer files.

11. INDEMNIFICATION
(a) Indemnification for Professional Liability. When the law establishes a professional standard of care for CONSULTANT’s services, to the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall indemnify, protect, defend, and hold harmless CITY and any and all of its officials, employees, and agents (“INDEMNIFIED PARTIES”) from and against any and all losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses, including attorney’s fees and costs to the extent the same are caused in whole or in part by any negligent or wrongful act, error, or omission of CONSULTANT, its officers, agents, employees, or subconsultants (or any entity or individual that CONSULTANT shall bear the legal liability thereof) in the performance of professional services under this AGREEMENT. With respect to the design of public improvements, CONSULTANT shall not be liable for any injuries or property damage resulting from the reuse of the design at a location other than that specified in this AGREEMENT without the written consent of CONSULTANT. With respect to the duty to defend, if CONSULTANT is a design professional as defined in Civil Code Section 2782.8, in no event shall the cost to defend charged to the CONSULTANT exceed the CONSULTANT’s proportionate percentage of fault. However, notwithstanding the previous sentence, in the event one or more defendants in a suit is unable to pay its share of defense costs due to bankruptcy or dissolution of the business, the CONSULTANT shall meet and confer with other parties regarding unpaid defense costs.
(b) Indemnification for Other Than Professional Liability. Other than in the performance of professional services and to the full extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CITY, and any and all of its employees, officials, and agents from and against any liability (including liability for claims, suits, actions, arbitration proceedings, administrative proceedings, regulatory proceedings, losses, expenses, or costs of any kind, whether actual, alleged, or threatened, including attorneys fees and costs, court costs, interest, defense costs, and expert witness fees), where the same arise out of, are a consequence of, or are in any way attributable to, in whole or in part, the performance of this AGREEMENT by CONSULTANT or by any individual or entity for which CONSULTANT is legally liable, including but not limited to officers, agents, employees, or subconsultants of CONSULTANT.
(c) General Indemnification Provisions. CONSULTANT agrees to obtain executed indemnity agreements with provisions identical to those set forth here in this section from each and every subconsultant or any other person or entity

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involved by, for, with or on behalf of CONSULTANT in the performance of this AGREEMENT. In the event CONSULTANT fails to obtain such indemnity obligations from others as required here, CONSULTANT agrees to be fully responsible according to the terms of this section. Failure of CITY to monitor compliance with these requirements imposes no additional obligations on CITY and will in no way act as a waiver of any rights hereunder. This obligation to indemnify and defend CITY as set forth here is binding on the successors, assigns, or heirs of CONSULTANT and shall survive the termination of this AGREEMENT or this section. Nothing in this indemnity shall be construed as authorizing any award of attorney’s fees in any action on or to enforce the terms of this Indemnity or AGREEMENT. This indemnity shall apply to all claims and liability regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable.
(d) Indemnity Provisions for Contracts Related to Construction. This paragraph applies only when this AGREEMENT is related to construction. Without affecting the rights of CITY under any provision of this AGREEMENT, CONSULTANT shall not be required to indemnify and hold harmless CITY for liability attributable to the active negligence of CITY, provided such active negligence is determined by agreement between the parties or by the findings of a court of competent jurisdiction. In instances where CITY is shown to have been actively negligent and where CITY’s active negligence accounts for only a percentage of the liability involved, the obligation of CONSULTANT will be for that entire portion or percentage of liability not attributable to the active negligence of CITY.

12. INSURANCE
Prior to performing any work or receiving any compensation under this AGREEMENT, CONSULTANT shall obtain, and thereafter maintain for the duration of this AGREEMENT, insurance coverage as specified in Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated herein as though set forth in full.

13. WARRANTY FOR GOODS
(a) If this AGREEMENT includes the purchase of equipment, supplies, or chattel (hereafter “GOODS”), CONSULTANT shall provide the following warranty of said GOODS, or obtain a warranty from the manufacturer and/or retailer with provisions equal to or exceeding those specified in this Section. In the event the manufacturer’s warranty or retailer’s warranty do not equal or exceed the protections specified in this Section, CONSUTLANT agrees to provide said warranty protections.

The warranty described hereunder extends to the original purchaser of the GOODS warranted under the warranty, and to each transferee owner of the GOODS. The term of this warranty begins on the date the GOODS are delivered to CITY, and continues therefrom. CONSULTANT warrants that:
(1) The GOODS will function properly under normal use, will be of good workmanship, free from defect, of merchantable quality, and fit for CITY’s intended use;
(2) The GOODS will fully comply with any specifications provided by CITY and any samples or documentation provided by CONSULTANT; (3) The GOODS will be free of any security interests, liens, or encumbrances and CONSULTANT has title to the GOODS;

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(4) The GOODS will not violate any intellectual property rights of any third party;
(5) The GOODS will be delivered free of the rightful claim of a third person by way of infringement; and
(6) The GOODS are merchantable in accordance with Commercial Code Section 2314.
(b) The warranty listed above is in addition to any other warranties made by CONSULTANT, the manufacturer, retailer, or imposed by law. All warranties will survive inspection and payment by CITY and are assignable to CITY’s successors and assigns. If any GOODS do not meet the warranty, CITY may, at CITY’s option, and without additional cost to CITY:
(1) Require CONSULTANT to repair or replace the GOODS until the GOODS meet the warranty. If CONSULTANT cannot replace the GOODS and repair either is not commercially practicable or cannot be made within three (3) days, CONSULTANT will refund the purchase price;
(2) Return any of the GOODS to CONSULTANT at CONSULTANT’s expense for a full refund;
(3) Correct the nonconformance and charge CONSULTANT for the costs to make the correction; or
(4) Engage a third party to provide substitute GOODS and charge CONSULTANT for the costs of obtaining the substitute GOODS from the third party.

14. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
(a) CONSULTANT is and shall at all times remain as to the CITY a wholly independent contractor. The personnel performing the services under this AGREEMENT on behalf of CONSULTANT shall at all times be under CONSULTANT's exclusive direction and control. Neither CITY nor any of its officers, employees, or agents shall have control over the conduct of CONSULTANT or any of CONSULTANT's officers, employees, or agents, except as set forth in this AGREEMENT. CONSULTANT shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its officers, employees, or agents are in any manner officers, employees, or agents of the CITY. CONSULTANT shall not incur or have the power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability whatsoever against CITY, or bind CITY in any manner. (b) No employee benefits shall be available to CONSULTANT in connection with the performance of this AGREEMENT. Except for the fees paid to CONSULTANT as provided in this AGREEMENT, CITY shall not pay salaries, wages, or other compensation to CONSULTANT for performing services hereunder for CITY. CITY shall not be liable for compensation or indemnification to CONSULTANT for injury or sickness arising out of performing services hereunder. In

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addition to the indemnification provisions of Section 11, CONSULTANT shall indemnify, defend, and hold CITY harmless from claims or liability arising from CONSULTANT’s employees for CITY benefits including, but not limited to, pension, health benefits, holiday, vacations, etc.

15. LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES
CONSULTANT shall keep itself informed of State and Federal laws and regulations which in any manner affect those employed by it or in any way affect the performance of its service pursuant to this AGREEMENT. CONSULTANT shall at all times observe and comply with all such laws and regulations. CITY, and its officers and employees, shall not be liable at law or in equity occasioned by failure of CONSULTANT to comply with this Section.

16. POLITICAL REFORM ACT
If the Political Reform Act requires CONSULTANT to file a Form 700, then CONSULTANT must file a Form 700 with full disclosure within 30 days of assuming office and thereafter must file an annual statement for each calendar year of this AGREEMENT.

17. UNDUE INFLUENCE
CONSULTANT declares and warrants that no undue influence or pressure is used against or in concert with any officer or employee of CITY in connection with the award, terms, or implementation of this AGREEMENT, including any method of coercion, confidential financial arrangement, or financial inducement. No officer or employee of the CITY will receive compensation, directly or indirectly, from CONSULTANT, or from any officer, employee, or agent of CONSULTANT, in connection with the award of this AGREEMENT or any work to be conducted as a result of this AGREEMENT. Violation of this section shall be a material breach of this AGREEMENT entitling CITY to any and all remedies at law or in equity.

18. NO BENEFIT TO ARISE TO LOCAL EMPLOYEES
No member, officer, or employee of CITY, or their designees or agents, and no public official who exercises authority over or responsibilities with respect to the project during his/her tenure or for one year thereafter, shall have any interest, direct or indirect, in any agreement or sub-agreement, or the proceeds thereof, for work to be performed in connection with this AGREEMENT.

19. RELEASE OF INFORMATION / CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
(a) All information gained by CONSULTANT in performance of this AGREEMENT shall be considered confidential and shall not be released by CONSULTANT without CITY’s prior written authorization. CONSULTANT, its officers, employees, agents, or subconsultants, shall not without written authorization from the City Manager or unless requested by the Attorney for the City, voluntarily provide declarations, letters of support, testimony at depositions, response to interrogatories, or other information

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concerning the work performed under this AGREEMENT or relating to any project or property located within the CITY. Response to a subpoena or court order shall not be considered "voluntary" provided CONSULTANT gives CITY notice of such court order or subpoena.
(b) CONSULTANT shall promptly notify CITY should CONSULTANT, its officers, employees, agents, or subconsultants be served with any summons, complaint, subpoena, notice of deposition, request for documents, interrogatories, requests for admissions, or other discovery request, court order, or subpoena from any person or party regarding this AGREEMENT and the work performed thereunder or with respect to any project or property located within the CITY.

CITY retains the right, but has no obligation, to represent CONSULTANT and/or be present at any deposition, hearing, or similar proceeding. CONSULTANT agrees to cooperate fully with CITY and to provide the opportunity to review any response to discovery requests provided by CONSULTANT. However, CITY's right to review any such response does not imply or mean the right by CITY to control, direct, or rewrite said response.

20. SECURITY OF INFORMATION
CONSULTANT shall identify reasonably foreseeable internal and external risks to the privacy and security of personal information acquired during performance of this AGREEMENT that could result in the unauthorized disclosure, misuse, alteration, destruction, or other compromise of the information.

CONSULTANT shall regularly assess the sufficiency of any safeguards and information security awareness training in place to control reasonably foreseeable internal and external risks, and evaluate and adjust those safeguards in light of the assessment.

21. NOTICES
Any notices which either party may desire to give to the other party under this AGREEMENT must be in writing and may be given either by (i) personal service, (ii) delivery by a reputable document delivery service, such as but not limited to, Federal Express, which provides a receipt showing date and time of delivery, or (iii) mailing in the United States Mail, certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed to the address of the party as set forth below or at any other address as that party may later designate by notice:

CITY CONSULTANT
City of Fountain Valley
10200 Slater Avenue
Fountain Valley, California 92708
Attention: City Clerk

22. ASSIGNMENT
CONSULTANT shall not assign the performance of this AGREEMENT, nor

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any part thereof, nor any monies due hereunder, without the prior written consent of CITY.
[Check if Applicable] CONSULTANT shall provide CITY fourteen (14) days’ notice prior to the departure of any key personnel from CONSULTANT’s employ.

Should key personnel leave CONSULTANT’s employ, CITY shall have the option to immediately terminate this AGREEMENT, within three (3) days of the close of said notice period. Upon termination of this AGREEMENT, CONSULTANT’s sole compensation shall be payment for actual services performed up to, and including, the date of termination or as may be otherwise agreed to in writing between the City Council and CONSULTANT.
[Check if Applicable] Because of the personal nature of the services to be rendered pursuant to this AGREEMENT, only (“PRINCIPAL”) shall perform the services described in this AGREEMENT. PRINCIPAL may use assistants, under his/her direct supervision, to perform some of the services under this AGREEMENT. CONSULTANT shall provide CITY fourteen (14) day's notice prior to the departure of PRINCIPLE from CONSULTANT's employ. Should he or she leave CONSULTANT's employ, CITY shall have the option to immediately terminate this AGREEMENT, within three (3) days of the close of said notice period.

Upon termination of this AGREEMENT, CONSULTANT's sole compensation shall be payment for actual services performed up to, and including, the date of termination or as may be otherwise agreed to in writing between CITY and CONSULTANT.

23. LICENSES
At all times during the term of this AGREEMENT, CONSULTANT shall have in full force and effect, all licenses required of it by law for the performance of the services described in this AGREEMENT including, but not limited to, a Fountain Valley business license.

24. GOVERNING LAW
CITY and CONSULTANT understand and agree that the laws of the State of California shall govern the rights, obligations, duties, and liabilities of the parties to this AGREEMENT and also govern the interpretation of this AGREEMENT. Any litigation concerning this AGREEMENT shall take place in Orange County Superior Court or Central District of California Federal District Court.

25. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This AGREEMENT contains the entire understanding between the parties relating to the obligations of the parties described in this AGREEMENT. All prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, representations, and statements, oral or written, are merged into this AGREEMENT and shall be of no further force or effect. Each party is entering into this AGREEMENT based solely upon the representations set forth herein and upon each party's own independent investigation of any and all facts such party deems material. □

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26. CONTENTS OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND PROPOSAL
CONSULTANT is bound by the contents of CITY’s Request for Proposals and the contents of the Proposal submitted by CONSULTANT. In the event of conflict, this AGREEMENT shall take precedence over CITY’s Request for Proposals and CONSULTANT’s Proposal; and CITY’s Request for Proposals shall take precedence over CONSULTANT’s Proposal. No limitation of CONSULTANT’s liability, waiver of rights of CITY, or release of rights or remedies held by CITY, contained in CONSULTANT’s Proposal shall be of any force or effect.

27. INTERPRETATION
In the event of conflict or inconsistency between this AGREEMENT and any other document, including any proposal or Exhibit hereto, this AGREEMENT shall control unless a contrary intent is clearly stated. This AGREEMENT shall be interpreted as though drafted by all parties hereto.

28. MODIFICATION
No modification to this AGREEMENT shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by authorized representatives of the parties hereto. The written modification requirement cannot be waived.

29. ATTORNEY FEES
In any action or proceeding brought by either party against the other party arising out of or in any way connected to this AGREEMENT, or where any provision hereof is validly asserted as a defense, the parties shall bear their own attorney’s fees, costs, and expenses. Nothing in this provision shall excuse CONSULTANT’s duty to provide CITY with a defense at CONSULTANT’s cost when CITY receives a complaint, petition, or other pleading from a third party requiring CITY to defend itself.

30. AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE THIS AGREEMENT
The person or persons executing this AGREEMENT on behalf of CONSULTANT warrants and represents that he/she/they has the authority to execute this AGREEMENT on behalf of CONSULTANT and has the authority to bind CONSULTANT to the performance of his/her/its obligations hereunder ///
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this AGREEMENT to be executed the day and year first above written.

CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY
Ted Bui, Mayor
ATTEST:

Rick Miller, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:

HARPER & BURNS LLP
Attorneys for the City
Approved as to Content:

Scott Smith, Dire�
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CONSULTANT
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PresidenVManaging Partner
Title
Corporate seal (or attach Notary
acknowledgment)

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
A notary public or other officer completing this
certificate, verifies only the identity of the individual who signe,d the document to which this certificate is
attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or
validity of that document.

State of California S o·
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who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the, person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENAL TY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature _ .,._/v(-.-... 1« ...... .......... --'=-+----tft..._~ ......._.....__ __ (Seal)

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Exhibit “A”
Scope of Services
And Payment Terms

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RFQ 24-007
As-Needed Architectural Design Services
TO City of Fountain Valley Purchasing Department
Amanda McCall, Mgmt, Analyst/Purchasing Officer
10200 Slater Avenue | Fountain Valley, CA 92708
[email protected] | 714.593.4413
FROM Schmidt Design Group
Jeffrey T. (JT) Barr, President & Managing Partner
1310 Rosecrans Street, Suite G | San Diego CA, 92106
[email protected] | 619.236.1462
Civita Park, San Diego, CA

I SCHMIDT DESIGN GROUP

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1 City of Fountain Valley
Purchasing Department
Attn: Amanda McCall, Mgmt, Analyst/Purchasing Officer
10200 Slater Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
[email protected]
714.593.4413
RE: RFQ- 24-007 As Needed Architectural Design Services Dear Ms. Amanda McCall and Selection Committee,
Please consider this our enthusiastic expression of interest in partnering with you to provide as-needed landscape architecture services for the City’s upcoming public realm projects. We believe that each site has its own story to tell. It is our privilege to listen, research, and discover that story and express it in the spaces we create.

Our firm has 41 years of experience designing public spaces throughout California. Each open space we design is inspired by the contextual framework of the site, the composition of the surrounding community, and a deep understanding of the local culture. Our extensive experience working with local municipalities both on a project-by-project basis and through the delivery of as-needed contracts has granted us a unique understanding of public project delivery and stands as a testament to the capability and resources of our firm to design authentic and celebrated public spaces. The scope of work for previous contracts has included, but is not limited to:

August 22, 2024
» New and Renovation Parks and
Open Spaces
» Streetscape and Green Street
Design
» Civic/Municipal Facility Design
» Median Beautification
» ADA Compliance
» In-House Irrigation
System Design
» Hardscape Design
» Pedestrian & Circulation Design
» Site Improvement Planning
» Master Plan Development
» Permitting
» Construction Cost Estimation
» Construction Documentation
» Bidding & Construction Support
» Construction Administration
» Community Outreach
» As-Built Documentation
Schmidt Design Group believes people are the heart of successful design. Our passionate and qualified staff will deliver the variety of projects that may be issued by the City under this as-needed program. We employ 33 professionals including nine (9) licensed landscape architects, a LEED accredited professional, two (2) SITES accredited professionals, two (2) ISA-certified arborists, two (2) certified playground safety inspectors, a qualified SWPPP developer/practitioner, and a certified landscape irrigation auditor.

Schmidt Design Group combines the highest standards of design and artistic ability with a commitment to environmental stewardship, represented by more than 200 local, state, and national awards for world-class design, technical excellence, and environmental stewardship. Our employees bring the highest standards of personalized and attentive service to each and every project.

We are thrilled by the prospect of supporting the City of Fountain Valley as you craft, design, and implement thoughtful, community-based enhancements throughout the city. We acknowledge receipt of the Q&A packages released on Planetbits August 17, 2024 and August 19, 2024.

Thank you for your consideration,
Chris TIffany, PLA, ISA, CPSI, SITES, ASLA
Principal
[email protected]
LIC. CA 2138 | NV 219 | AZ 34139
SCHMIDTDESIGN.COM
1310 Rosecrans Street, Suite G | San Diego, CA 92106
T 619.236.1462 | F 619.236.8792
Jeffrey T. (JT) Barr, PLA, ASLA
President & Managing Partner
[email protected]

I SCHMIDT DESIGN GROUP

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COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
2 QUALIFYING AREA OF

EXPERTISE
Landscape Architecture

YEARS IN BUSINESS
41 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL
33 SELECT AWARDS
38 American Society of
Landscape Architects
San Diego Honor, Merit,
& President’s Awards
17 San Diego Architectural
Foundation, People’s
Choice Orchid Award
15 California Parks and
Recreation Society
44 American Public
Works Association
10 American Society of
Civil Engineers

FIRM LOCATION
Headquarters/Local Location
1310 Rosecrans St. Suite G.

San Diego, CA 92106

CONTACT
Chris Tiffany
Principal
1310 Rosecrans St., Ste. G
San Diego, CA 92106
619.236.1462
ctiffany
@schmidtdesign.com
SCHMIDT DESIGN GROUP provides comprehensive landscape architecture and planning services, with an emphasis on balancing artistic design with environmental sensitivity. We are a client-centered, service-oriented small business dedicated to creating signature spaces that reflect the character and vision of the communities in which we work.

Firm Qualifications - Overview
Oak Creek Community Park Improvements, Irvine, CA

FIRM BACKGROUND
Founded in 1983, Schmidt Design Group has 41 years of experience designing successful and award-winning public spaces throughout southern California. We employ 33 talented professionals, including noine (9) licensed landscape architects, a LEED accredited professional, two (2) SITES accredited professionals, two (2) ISA-certified arborists, two (2) certified playground safety inspectors, a qualified SWPPP developers/preparer, and a certified landscape irrigation auditor.

Our firm thoughtfully incorporates sustainable solutions and artful, inspired design to achieve innovative public spaces reflective of the values and ideals of their surrounding communities.

We have worked with numerous communities throughout Southern California, including the City of Anaheim, to craft spaces that meet their needs while capturing the characteristics that make their community special. We have been honored to received more than 200 local, state, and national awards for design and technical excellence. The firm is headquartered in San Diego, California. A portfolio of our award-winning work can be found on our website at www.schmidtdesign.com.

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CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY
DESIGN SERVICES RFQ 24.007
3 AS-NEEDED EXPERTS
The ideal on-call consultant has the expertise and resources to address projects of any type and size. Schmidt Design Group has a long-standing unblemished record of successfully providing on-call and as-needed services to a wide variety of municipalities and institutions.

From small irrigation renovations to large public park planning and design, every project receives the firm’s full attention.

Over the last 41 years, we have been honored to hold more than 50 on-call/as-needed contracts with more than 20 public and private clients as either a prime or subconsultant.

As a result of this extensive and longstanding experience, we have an unparalleld understanding of how to effectively weave task orders into our standard workflow. Each task order assignment is approached as though our team is an extension of City staff, with a collaborative spirit and focus on the goals and expectations of our clients.

We currently maintain numerous as-needed contracts with public agencies throughout California, several of which we have held for many years across several consecutive contracts.

The following outlines a few of our current as-needed/on-call contracts:
• City of Irvine On Call Landscape Architecture Service (2010-2013, 2016-Current) • City of Anaheim On Call Landscape Architecture Services (2023-Current) • City of Long Beach As Needed Landscape Architecture Services (2023-Current) • County of Orange On Call A-E Landscape Architecture Services (2019-Current) • City of San Diego As Needed Landscape Architecture Services (2006-Current) • San Diego Unified Port District As Needed Landscape Architecture Services (2014-Current)
• City of National City As Needed Landscape Architecture Services (2021-Current) • City of Eastvale On Call Professional Services (2020-2023) • City of La Mesa As Needed Park Design, Landscape Architecture, and Irrigation Services (2019-Current)
• County of San Diego As Needed Landscape Architecture Services (2023-Current) • City of Roseville On Call Professional Design Services (2017-Current) • San Diego State University Professional Design Services (2024-Current) • San Diego Unified School District As-Needed (2001-Current) Del Sur Neighborhood Park,
San Diego, CA
Schmidt Design Group has designed some of the
City’s most memorable parks. Their iconic and
environmentally friendly designs have made San
Diego better for all of us.”
–Todd Gloria, Mayor
City of San Diego
E Street Greenway Master Plan,
San Diego, CA
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COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
4 Firm Qualifications - Key Personnel
It is our pleasure to provide the City of Fountain Valley with the dedicated, talented professionals most qualified to support the development of your projects. When executing as-needed contracts, we consider each task order received against staff capacity and expertise to match you with the ideal project team. This approach allows us to balance incoming task orders alongside our standard work flow to prevent bottlenecks and ensure your team is responsive, efficient, and passionate about their work. Each team is supported by the firm’s collective 33 professionals who work together within our open-door structure to provide continual principal and partner level involvement, timely and clear communication, and of course designs that are high-quality and buildable.

Chris Tiffany | PLA, ISA, CPSI, SITES, ASLA
PRINCIPAL | PROGRAM DIRECTOR, PRIMARY CONTACT
Mr. Tiffany will act as the Program Director and primary Point of Contact for this contract. He brings 13 years of experience and has an extensive background leading as-needed contracts. Mr. Tiffany will receive Task Orders and communication from the City, assign project teams and engage any required subconsultants in collaboration with the firm’s Partners, assist in public outreach efforts, and oversee the planning, design, documentation/permitting, and construction administration processes.

Jeffrey T. (JT) Barr | PLA, ASLA
PRESIDENT & MANAGING PARTNER | DESIGN & VISIONING
Mr. Barr will act as the Design & Visioning Lead and will be the Responsible Partner for executing contracts and addressing any contractual concerns with the City. Mr. Barr has 23 years of experience and has a passion for crafting unique public spaces grounded in the context of the site. Mr. Barr will support Mr. Tiffany in assigning project teams and engaging subconsultants, assist in public outreach efforts, and provide design and visioning input and oversight.

Jeff Justus | PLA, CLIA, CPSI, QSD/P, ASLA
TECHNICAL PARTNER | QUALITY CONTROL
Mr. Justus will act as the Quality Control Lead for this contract. He brings 34 years of design and technical experience to the project team and oversees the firm’s quality control program. He will complete initial and final redline reviews for all documents prior to their submission to the City, ensuring our documents are high quality, consistent, accurate, and buildable.

Glen Schmidt | PLA, ASLA
FOUNDING PARTNER | COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Mr. Schmidt will lead community engagement for the firm throughout the duration of the contract. He brings 47 years of experience successfully guiding public projects through the public facilitation process to achieve consensus. He will work with the project team and City staff to create a stakeholder and community engagement plan that best fits the City’s goals and project needs.

PRINCIPAL SUPPORT STAFF
The firm employs three (3) additional principals who may be engaged to best meet project objectives and schedule requirements.

Jennifer Montgomery | PLA, LEED BD+C, SITES, ASLA

PRINCIPAL/ SUSTAINABILITY LEAD
Mark Moss | PLA, ASLA

PRINCIPAL
Todd Schechinger | PLA, ASLA

PRINCIPAL

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CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY
DESIGN SERVICES RFQ 24.007
5 TECHNICAL STAFF
Jeff Justus
Technical Partner
Quality Control Principal
Landscape Designers
Melissa Johnson
Brianna Perkins
Ian Oster
Nathan Mira
Alani Aguirre
Morgan Raith
Emily Camacho
Mao Shaung
Christy Schmidt
Office Manager
Reyna Adams
Marketing Coordinator
Charlene (Char) Ewell
Accounting Manager
Angela Browner
Staff Accountant
Devon Boutte
Tyler Tucker
Chris Hewitt
Julian Rosario
Blake Osland
Rudy Perez
Parker Ruskamp
Angela Barley
Phil Schweiger
Jesus Alán Figueroa
Valerie Verduzco
Chase Conk
Project Managers
Mark Moss
Principal
Todd Schechinger
Principal
Jennifer Montgomery
Principal
Sustainability Lead
Chris Tiffany
Principal
Program Manager & Contact
Specialty Support Staff
Scott Hazard, PLA
Project Management
Benjamin Williamson
Irrigation Design

ADMIN KEY LEADERSHIP
Glen Schmidt
Founding Partner
Community Engagement Lead
Firm Qualifications - Organizational Chart
Jeffrey T. (JT) Barr
President & Managing Partner
Design Principal
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CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY
DESIGN SERVICES RFQ 24.007
6 Chris Tiffany

PLA, SITES, ISA, ASLA

PRINCIPAL

PROGRAM DIRECTOR
CHRIS TIFFANY has 13 years of in-depth experience in landscape architectural design in Southern California. Mr. Tiffany manages public projects of various sizes from conceptual design through construction administration. He is skilled at creating site specific design solutions that address the local community and environment, as well as logistical and technical factors to maximize performance. Mr. Tiffany strives to design dynamic spaces that elevate site performance at the ecological, social and aesthetic levels to enrich the user experience. He excels at leading multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive designs for complex projects.

Mr. Tiffany is a licensed landscape architect with a wide breadth of technical expertise including registrations as a certified playground safety inspector, ISA-certified arborist, a SITES accredited professional.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSE
Landscape Architect
CA 6221
Certified Playground Safety
Inspector
CA 56834-226
SITES Accredited
Professional
ISA-Certified Arborist

EDUCATION
Masters,
Landscape Architecture
California State University,
Pomona
Bachelor of Science
Global Studies
University of California
Santa Barbara

AFFILIATIONS
Member, American Society
of Landscape Architects
Board Member, City of San
Diego Community Forest
Advisory
Member, California Park and
Recreation Society

SELECTED EXPERIENCE
Center Greens Park, Anaheim, CA
Oak Creek Park, Irvine, CA
Orange County Glassell LID Retrofit, Orange, CA
Murrieta Creek Trail, Lake Elsinore, CA
Mill Creek Park and Zanja Trail, Redlands, CA
Prospect Park Pedestrian Pathway, Redlands, CA
Coronado Cays Entrance Improvements, Coronado, CA
San Diego River Trail Enhancement Plan- Estuary Segment, San Diego, CA
Pier View Way Replacement, Oceanside, CA
Rancho Bernardo Community Monuments,
San Diego, CA
Mira Mesa Community Monuments, San Diego, CA
Torrey Highland Community Identity and Enhancement
Project, San Diego, CA
Cays Park Master Plan, Coronado, CA
Southwest Neighborhood Park, San Diego, CA
Peñasquitos Dog Park Canopy, San Diego, CA
Nela Luken Park at the Village Center, Roseville, CA
Firm Qualifications - Key Personnel Resumes

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CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY
DESIGN SERVICES RFQ 24.007
7 Jeffrey T.
(JT) Barr

PLA, ASLA

PRESIDENT &

MANAGING PARTNER

DESIGN & VISIONING
JEFFREY T. (JT) BARR is a licensed landscape architect with 23 years of experience.

His professional expertise includes the design and implementation of dynamic public spaces including parks, streetscapes, plazas, and civic spaces. Mr. Barr is inspired by creating signature spaces informed by an intimate understanding of context; with each project presenting a new opportunity to build community, celebrate culture, and create sustainable systems. Mr. Barr provides leadership for projects of varying scales and budgets with an emphasis on developing comprehensive multidisciplinary solutions. His expertise encompasses the design and implementation of spaces that provide sustainable, contextresponsive environments.

In addition to his private practice work, Mr. Barr has a passion for engaging the academic community. He received an Auxiliary Faculty Appointment at his alma mater, The Ohio State University, in 2009 and has been a visiting critic for numerous accredited universities.

SELECTED EXPERIENCE
Center Greens Park, Anaheim, CA
Zanja Trail and Mill Creek Park, Redlands, CA
Murrieta Creek Trail, Lake Elsinore, CA
El Corazon Park Site 1, Oceanside, CA
Robertson Ranch Park, Carlsbad, CA
E Street Greenway Master Plan, San Diego, CA
San Diego River Trail- Estuary Segment,
San Diego, CA
14th Street Promenade- Second Block,
San Diego, CA
North Harbor Drive Landscape Renovation,
San Diego, CA
Connect Main Street Phases 1-3,
Lemon Grove, CA
Civita Park, San Diego, CA
Charles Lewis III Memorial Park, San Diego, CA
Solana Ranch Neighborhood Park, San Diego, CA
Cottonwood Creek Park, Encinitas, CA
De Anza Special Study, San Diego, CA
Del Sur Neighborhood Park, San Diego, CA
Pacific Highlands Ranch Community Park,
San Diego, CA

PROFESSIONAL LICENSE
Landscape Architect
CA 5209 | OH 1501346

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science
Landscape Architecture
The Ohio State University

AFFILIATIONS
Member, American Society
of Landscape Architects
Member, California Parks and
Recreation Society
Member, Building Resource
Council Board, BIA San Diego
Member, Downtown
San Diego Partnership
Member, Urban Land
Institute

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DESIGN SERVICES RFQ 24.007
8 Jeff Justus

PLA, ASLA, QSD/P

TECHNICAL PARTNER

QUALITY CONTROL
JEFF JUSTUS has 34 years of in-depth experience in all aspects of public landscape architectural practices and is the technical partner at Schmidt Design Group. Mr. Justus has provided leadership for a wide variety of public projects including trails and streetscapes, LID projects, irrigation renovations and upgrades, neighborhood, community, and regional parks, public plazas and pedestrian spaces, and many other projects. Much of his experience has included the integration of stormwater-management features. He is a certified landscape irrigation auditor and qualified stormwater practitioner/developer in the state of California, as well as a certified playground safety inspector.

For nearly ten years prior to joining the Schmidt Design Group, Mr. Justus was a civilian staff landscape architect for the Navy Public Works Center in San Diego, California. He acted as the Division Manager in designing and managing a wide variety of developments.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSE
Landscape Architect
CA 4028
Certified Playground
Safety Inspector
2308-1106
Certified Landscape
Irrigation Auditor
CA 85457
Qualified SWPPP
Developer/Practitioner
#24959

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science,
Landscape Architecture,
California State University,
San Luis Obispo

AFFILIATIONS
Board Member, Independent
Rates Oversight Committee
(IROC), San Diego
Member, American Society
of Landscape Architects
Member, California Parks and
Recreation Society

SELECTED EXPERIENCE
Center Greens Park, Anaheim, CA
Zanja Trail & Mill Creek Park, Redlands, CA
14th Street Promenade- Second Block, San Diego, CA
E Street Greenway Master Plan, San Diego, CA
Maple Street Pedestrian Plaza, Escondido, CA
Santa Fe Pedestrian Undercrossing, Encinitas, CA
43rd & Logan Avenue Stormwater Pilot Project,
San Diego, CA
Civita Park, San Diego, CA
Rancho Jurupa Park and Splash Pad,
Riverside, CA
Oak Creek Park, Irvine, CA
Lake Skinner Recreation Area, Riverside, CA
Linda Vista Skate Park, San Diego, CA
Orange Park, Chula Vista, CA
Ocean Air Community Park, San Diego, CA
Charles Lewis III Memorial Park, San Diego, CA
Joey Lopes Park, West Sacramento, CA
Children’s Park, San Diego, CA

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9 SELECTED EXPERIENCE
Zanja Trail at Mill Creek Park, Redlands, CA
Escondido Creek Trail Master Plan, Escondido, CA
Solana Beach Coastal Rail Trail, Solana Beach, CA
Carlsbad Coastal Rail Trail, Carlsbad, CA
Santa Fe Pedestrian Undercrossing, Encinitas, CA
El Portal Pedestrian Undercrossing, Encinitas, CA
43rd & Logan Avenue Stormwater Pilot Project,
San Diego, CA
Civita Park, San Diego, CA
Rancho Jurupa Park and Splash Pad, Riverside, CA
Lake Skinner Recreation Area, Riverside, CA
Orange County Glassell Campus LID Retrofit, Orange, CA
Center Greens Park, Anaheim, CA
County Administration Waterfront Park, San Diego, CA
Ocean Air Park and Community Center, San Diego, CA
Park de la Cruz Park and Community Center, San Diego, CA Glen
Schmidt

PLA, FASLA

FOUNDING PARTNER

COMMUNITY

ENGAGEMENT
GLEN SCHMIDT’S 45 years of planning and landscape architectural design experience for innovative projects throughout California have earned him a reputation for professionalism, quality, artistic integrity, and environmental sensitivity. In 2005, Mr. Schmidt was inducted as a Fellow in the American Society of Landscape Architects, a national honor based on his “significant works of landscape architecture” over an extended period of time.

Mr. Schmidt is skilled and experienced in leading public meetings. On numerous occasions, he has demonstrated his ability to integrate the ideas of diverse public and municipal groups toward a consensus which reflects the concerns of all involved. He is also a skilled presenter and has led many educational seminars and talks conveying technical issues to a wide range of audiences at local, state, and national levels.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSE
Landscape Architect
CA 2138 | NV 219
AZ 34139

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science,
Environmental Planning
and Management,
University of California, Davis

AFFILIATIONS
Member, American Society
of Landscape Architects
Member, California Parks and
Recreation Society
Member, U.S. Green
Building Council
Member, Urban Land
Institute
Member, Society of
Marketing Professionals

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CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY
DESIGN SERVICES RFQ 24.007
10 Jennifer Montgomery,
PLA, ASLA, LEED BD+C, SITES

PRINCIPAL

SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTOR

PROFESSIONAL LICENSE
Landscape Architect | CA 5723
LEED BD+C Accredited Professional
SITES Accredited Professional

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science,
Landscape Architecture
University of Guelph, Ontario

SELECTED EXPERIENCE
Bayshore Bikeway- Barrio Logan
Segment, San Diego, CA
El Corazon Park Site 1, Oceanside, CA
El Portal Pedestrian Undercrossing,
Encinitas, CA
Jennifer Montgomery has 18 years of
landscape architecture experience and
has devoted her career to sustainable
landscape architecture practices,
developing an appreciation for innovative
site-specific design and construction
solutions.

Mark Moss

PLA, ASLA

PRINCIPAL

PROFESSIONAL LICENSE
Landscape Architect | CA 6305

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science
Landscape Architecture
University of Idaho

SELECTED EXPERIENCE
Robertson Ranch Park, Carlsbad, CA
Pomerado Road Medians,
San Diego, CA
Park Row Streetscape Design,
San Diego, CA
Mark Moss has 19 years of experience
in the landscape architecture industry.

As a principal, Mr. Moss oversees
team coordination, schematic design
development, construction documentation,
and construction administration for a
variety of public projects throughout
California.

Todd Schechinger

PLA, ASLA

PRINCIPAL

PROFESSIONAL LICENSE
Landscape Architect | CA 6155

EDUCATION
Masters,
Landscape Architecture
North Carolina State University

SELECTED EXPERIENCE
14th Street Promenade- Second Block,
San Diego, CA
Connect Main Street- Phases 1-3,
Lemon Grove, CA
Metro Park, Chula Vista, CA
Todd Schechinger is a skilled Landscape
Architect with 18 years of experience
in the design and development of
unique public spaces. He has significant
experience managing projects from the
conceptual phase, including design and
visioning, through working drawings and
the construction administration.

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11 Firm Qualifications - Current Relevant Projects

PUBLIC PARK FACILITIES
Oak Creek Park | City of Irvine
Center Greens Park | City of Anaheim
Murrieta Creek Trail | City of Lake Elsinore
El Corazon Park Site 1 | City of Oceanside
Robertson Ranch Community Park | City of Carlsbad
Saugstad Park | City of Roseville
Community Center Park | City of Lincoln
Lake Morena Playground Improvements | County of San Diego Otay Valley Regional Park Active Recreation Area 3 | County of San Diego Mission Bay Golf Course Clubhouse | City of San Diego
Splash Pad at Portwood Pier Plaza | Port of San Diego
Cays Park Master Plan | City of Coronado
3Roots Sports Park | City of San Diego
Mission Gorge Park | City of San Diego
Franklin Ridge Park | City of San Diego
Junipers Park | City of San Diego
Riviera del Sol Park | City of San Diego
Mira Mesa Community Park Improvements | City of San Diego McGonigle Canyon Park | City of San Diego
Waite Drive Park | City of La Mesa
Imperial Beach Sports Park | City of Imperial Beach
The following lists provide an overview of Schmidt Design Group’s relevant ongoing projects, many of which are completing construction drawings and beginning construction. A comprehensive list of our ongoing projects and current backlog can be provided to the City upon request. 3Roots Sports Park
Junipers Park
Cays Park

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12 PUBLIC BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS
Orange County Youth Transition Campus | County of Orange Pacific Highlands Ranch Branch Library | City of San Diego The Orion Center | City of Carlsbad
County Public Health Lab | County of San Diego
San Diego County Youth Transition Campus Phase II | County of San Diego

STREETSCAPES, MEDIANS, & PARKWAYS
Eastvale Active Transportation | City of Eastvale
Oceanside Beachfront Phase II | City of Oceanside
Beta Street Storm Drain Improvements | City of San Diego F Street Streetscape | City of San Diego
Traffic Island Beautification Group 1 | City of San Diego Genesee Avenue Median Improvements | City of San Diego
Pier View Way Replacement | City of San Diego
Connect Main Street Phases 1-3 | City of Lemon Grove
14th Street Promenade - Second Block | City of San Diego Bayshore Bikeway - Barrio Logan Segment | SANDAG

ADA COMPLIANCE IMPROVEMENTS
Jerabek Park Improvements | City of San Diego
Emerald Hills Park | City of San Diego
Willie Henderson Sports Complex | City of San Diego
Robb Field Park Renovations | City of San Diego
Montezuma Neighborhood Park | City of San Diego
North Cove Comfort Station Replacement | City of San Diego Clay Mini Park | City of San Diego Genesee Avenue Medians San Diego, CA
September 02, 2021
Euphorbia milii / Crown of thorns Delosperma cooperi / Purple Ice Plant Aloe tomentosa / Hairy Green Aloe
Muhlenbergia dubia / Pine Muhly
Genesee Avenue
Aloe marlothii / Mountain Aloe
Senecio mandraliscae / Blue Chalksticks
Agave attenuata / Foxtail Agave Aloe ferox / Cape Aloe
Bahiopsis laciniata / San Diego Sunflower

DATE ACTION REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

SITE ACQUIRED

SITE DEDICATED

GDP CONSULTANT HIRED

P&R BOARD APPROVAL
RESO. NO. 222001
ORD. NO. 0-15715
RESO. NO.

P&R APPROVAL
CIP NO.

CIP NO. 23-635
CIP NO. C.D.B.G.

CIP NO. 23-635
CIP NO. 23-635
CIP NO.

CIP NO. 29-677
J.O. NO. 117332
J.O. NO. 117232
J.O. NO. 117476
J.O. NO. 117430
J.O. NO. 117430
J.O. NO. 118922
J.O. NO. 119283
DRWG. NO. 16636-D
DRWG. NO. 16795-D
DRWG. NO. 17442-D
DRWG. NO. 17116-D
DRWG. NO. 18062-D
DRWG. NO. 23833-D
DRWG. NO. 25764-D
COST $:U.S.A.

NAME:

DATE:

ACRES:

COUNCIL DISTRICT: 4 COMMUNITY PLAN AREA: SOUTHEAST SAN DIEGO 37

TOTAL SITE
TURF

SHRUB PLANTING
DG. PAVING AT DOG PARK

17.96 AC

10.4 AC

0.13 AC

0.37 AC

ITEM QUANTITY ITEM QUANTITY ITEM QUANTITY
DOG PARK FENCING 2,300 LF
ITEM
SECURITY/PARKING LTS.

QUANTITY
96 IMPROVEMENTS SUMMARY CITY OF SAN DIEGO PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

REVISION
WBS No.

B-20096
The General Development Plan Amendment
Community Park
LAMBERT COORDINATES: 193-1740 THOMAS BROTHERS PAGE: 66-C4 PARK MONUMENT SIGN 1
80 40'-0"
PARKING LOT 1 STALLS STD
PARKING LOT 1 ADA 5
91 BASKETBALL FENCING 370 LF
CONCRETE PAVING 2.02 AC
PICNIC TABLES 25
2-5 AND 5-12 PLAY STRUCTURES 2
SHADE STRUCTURE 2
BLEACHER WITH SHADE CANOPY 9
PARKING LOT 2 STALLS STD
PARKING LOT 2 ADA

MULTI-USE COURTS

AC PAVING PARKING LOTS SOCCER ARENA

RESILIENT SURFACING
67 3
26,681 SF

1.04 AC

0.41 AC
13,725 SF
DIRT INFIELDS 1.2 AC
RECREATION BUILDING 3,261 SF
BIO-BASIN 0.15 AC
MULTI-USE FIELD FENCING 3,000 LF
BENCHES 3
TRASH RECEPTACLES 9
RECYCLING RECEPTACLES 9
BALL FIELD LTS. 11
EXISTING DRINKING FOUNTAIN 5
BASKETBALL HOOP 4
NEW DRINKING FOUNTAIN 2
4/20/23
3/26/75
4/5/87
12/1/75
6/23/76
10/17/77
7/16/79
4/4/90
10/30/92

INITIAL DEVELOPMENT

PHASE II

FIELDHOUSE

PHASE III
N. PARK. LOT

PICNIC AREA

LIGHTING
1 Multi-Use Passive Lawn
Multi-Use Active Exercise Lawn
Existing Recreation Building
Upgraded for ADA Accessibility
Biofiltration Basin
Multi-Use Hard Courts
Soccer Arena
Dog Park
(Decomposed Granite)
Picnic Table, Typ.

Upgraded Dugout, Typ.

Planting Area
Crosswalk
Parking Lot Improvements
Accessible Ramp
Existing Tree to Remain, Typ.

New Tree, Typ.

Ages 2-5 Play Area
(Resilient Surfacing)
Ages 5-12 Play Area
(Resilient Surfacing)
Fitness Area
(Resilient Surfacing)
Concrete Seat Wall, Typ.

Shade Structure
Picnic Area
Chainlink Fence on Retaining Wall
Vehicular Double Gate
Monument Sign
Bleachers with Shade Structure
LEGEND
Parking Lot 1
Parking Lot 2
Accessible Parking Stalls
2 3
4 5
6 7
8 9
10 11
12 13
14 15
16 17
18 19
20 21
22 23
24 25
26 26
26 26
25 26
10 10
1 11
3 24
16 17
18 15 21
2 20
5 4 11 6
1 19
23 13 12 9
26 7 22
10 14
13 8
8 County Public Health Lab
Genesee Ave. Median Improvements
Willie Henderson Sports Park

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13 Firm Qualifications - Five (5) References
City of Anaheim | Center Greens Park
Master planning, construction documents, and construction administration services for renovations to the 3.5-acre park. Initial improvements include a children’s play area, youth challenge course, butterfly garden, skate park, basketball court, meandering pathways, shaded seating and picnic areas, plaza space with shade structure, and a loop trail.

Cost: $5.6 Million | Dates: Sept. 2019 - Ongoing | Project Lead: Chris Tiffany Contact: Ana Straabe, Principal Project Planner
200 Anaheim Blvd # 145, Anaheim, CA 92805
714.765.4901 | [email protected]
CALIFORNIA GRAY RUSH / Juncus patens‘ Blue E kl ’
CALIFORNIA FIELD SEDGE / Carex praegracilis
DE - What is a “Green Street”?

YOU ARE

HERE BASIN FILTRATION SECTION
14TH STREET
N
0 2.5’ 5’ 10’
N
0 1’ 2’ 4’
The plants and soil in the basin filter
pollutants such as oil, fertilizer, pesticides,
and animal waste while preventing pollution
from entering waterways downstream.

SUPER PLANTS
Many plants work together to help filter stormwater in the 14th Street bio-filtration basins. See if you can spot the plants listed below. These species tolerate seasonal wet conditions in the basin, help stabilize the soil, and provide habitat for birds and other wildlife.

PLANTS AND SOIL FILTER POLLUTION

STORM WATER FLOW
1 2
3 PHYTOREMEDIATION
Stormwater is
absorbed and cleaned
through the root
system
Stormwater flows
across the surface of 5 the planting area
Stormwater infiltrates
through the soil
Oxygen and carbon 4
are released into
the soil
The remaining clean
water is than dispersed
back out into the
atmosphere through a
process called
evapotranspiration
Decorative Grate
Weir
Curb Cut
Dissipation Cobble
Biofiltration
Basin
Limit of Work
LEGEND
1 2
3 4
6 5
7 8
9 Pickleball Court
10’ Ht. Chain-link Fencing
Concrete Walkway
Basketball Court
Drainage Basin*
Exsiting Concrete Paving to Remain
Exsiting Trellis to Remain, typ.

Regal Stone CMU Retaining Wall and
Guardrail
Existing Tree to be Removed
*Note:

All stormwater management areas shown are
required to address additional impervious surfaces added. Basin areas are conceptual and will need to be verified by a Civil Engineer
7 9
7 5
5 3
3 6
6 1
2 4
8 Imperial Beach Blvd
4th Street
Existing
Recreation
Center
Existing
Skate
Park
CONCEPT SKETCH - OPTION 1C
CONCEPT SKETCH - OPTION 1C.1
Scale: 1” = 20’-0”
0 105 20 30
N August 2, 2024 Client
Logo Imperial Beach Sports Park Pickleball Study Imperial Beach Sport Park And Veteran’s Park Pickleball Feasibility Study
City of Irvine | Oak Creek Community Park Improvements
Master planning and design services for improvements to the existing 12-acre park. The renovated park will includes two soccer fields, a flexible open turf area, expansive large and small dog parks, perimeter fitness nodes, and bike and pedestrian paths.

Cost: $3.2 Million (Est.) | Dates: July 2019 - June 2024 | Project Lead: Chris Tiffany Contact: Kathleen Haton, Senior Planner
1 Civic Center Plaza, 2nd Floor, Irvine, CA 92606
949.724.6667 | [email protected]
City of San Diego | Tecolote Shores North and South Playgrounds Design and construction administration for two vibrant and accessible playground renovations. The North encourages play from all ages with children’s play and outdoor fitness. The South utilizes universal design strategies and is considered the City’s most inclusive playground.

Cost: $8.4 Million | Dates: Aug, 2019 - Nov. 2023 | Project Lead: Jennifer Montgomery Contact: Jason Grani, Associate Deputy Director
525 B Street, Suite 750, San Diego, CA 92101
619.533.7525 | [email protected]
City of San Diego | 14th Street Promenade- Second Block Conceptual and final design phase of the 14th Street Promenade’s second block. Part of the Downtown Community Plan, the project will transform a piece of downtown San Diego into a thriving greenway. The project has received DSD approval and is to be bid shortly.

Cost: $2 Million | Dates: March 2019 - Ongoing | Project Lead: Todd Schechinger Contact: Kathleen Brand, Project Officer II
525 B Street, Suite 750, San Diego, CA 92101
619.533.1121 | [email protected]
City of Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach Sports Park
Design and visioning for a the renovation of the existing sports park. The plan explored the inclusion of a multi-purpose court, picnic areas, flexible lawn space, and integrated stormwater treatment solutions. Recently, the effort has been expanded to evaluate citywide opportunities to introduce picckleball facilities into existing parks.

Cost: $2 Million | Dates: Dec. 2019 - Ongoing | Project Lead: Todd Schechinger Contact: Shannon Bullock, Parks and Recreation DIrector 1075 8th Street Imperial Beach, CA 91932
619.423.8285 | [email protected]

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DESIGN SERVICES RFQ 24.007
14 CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY
The City of Fountain Valley is dedicated to providing its residents with amenities and services that instill a sense of pride into the community. Commonly referred to as Orange County’s “Best Planned City,” the City of Fountain Valley has an exceptional track record of responsible planning for growth and community development, founded in the strength of your City master plan. As a mid-sized city central to Orange County, Fountain Valley provides residents with a unique family-oriented charm.

With well-maintained streets, numerous parks, and a focus on creating recreational opportunities for residents of all ages and abilities, the City has built and maintained its reputation as A Nice Place to Live.

We share the City’s dedication to the health, happiness, and safety of its residents. Positive Change by Design is the philosophy by which Schmidt Design Group approaches each project. It has been our pleasure to service municipalities throughout the region, helping Cities and Counties bring their public-realm visions to life with a right-size approach customized for each community. We have worked with cities throughout Orange County to gain an intimate understanding of the region and what makes each community unique. Additionally, through our work with Cities of your size across southern California, we understand the importance of delivering community amenities within budgetary constraints. Over the last 41 years, it has been our honor to collaborate, research, listen, and learn. We are excited to continue to build relationships with City of Fountain Valley and share our passion, tools, and expertise to support you in meeting your commitment to your residents by providing high-quality, engaging, and accessible public spaces.

TRUSTED LOCAL EXPERTS
Trust is the foundation of our success, and nowhere is this more true than in the design and implementation of public spaces through on-call contracts. To successfully execute these programs, a firm must not only be professionally competent, but have the internal capacity, elevated knowledge of project and staff schedules, and intimate understanding of City policies, constraints, and community culture necessary to effectively respond to task orders and meet project deadlines. This is where we excel. We anticipate this contract will address a broad spectrum of projects including public park facility improvements, public building improvements, median landscape improvements, parkway landscape improvements, ADA compliance improvements, and more.

We understand the importance well executed projects play in supporting community character and quality of life for its residents. Our firm has provided innovative design solutions to lead hundreds of public projects throughout the region. We bring to each our company policy of transparency, communication, and context-responsive solutions to ensure not only a high-quality product, but a seamless and enjoyable process from project kick-off to close-out. We have worked extensively throughout the region to build an intimate understanding of the diverse ecological and cultural landscape of southern California, as well as develop a unique and comprehensive insight into local, state, and federal processes, allowing us to foresee potential complications, adapt in real time, and streamline project deliveries. From our headquarters in San Diego, we have been honored to impact the southern California landscape, crafting innovative and context-responsive design solutions for counties, cities, and communities throughout the region.

County of Orange • Anaheim • Huntington Beach • Aliso
Viejo • Orange • Costa Mesa • Dana Point • Fullerton •
Garden Grove • Irvine • Laguna Beach • Laguna Niguel •
Laguna Woods • Placentia • Tustin • County of San Diego • Bonsall • Borrego Spring • Carlsbad • Chula Vista • El Cajon • Coronado • Del Mar • Encinitas • Escondido • La Mesa • Lakeside • Lemon Grove • National City • Oceanside • Pala • Poway • Ramona • San Diego • San Marcos • Santee • Solana Beach • Spring Valley • Vista • Julian • Imperial Beach • Valley Center • County of Riverside • Canyon Lake • Coachella • Corona • Indio • Lake Elsinore • Palm Springs • Riverside • Temecula • San Bernardino • Adelanto • Big Bear Lake • Loma Linda • Redlands • San Bernadino • Victorville • County of Imperial • Brawley • Calexico • El Centro • Imperial • County of Los Angeles • Alhambra • Burbank • Hermosa Beach • La Puente • Los Angeles • Santa Clarita
65+ Local County/City Partners
Firm Qualifications - Understanding & Approach
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15 APPROACH
At Schmidt Design Group, our top priority is to provide you with the tools, expertise, and technical support necessary to realize your vision. When awarded a project, the Schmidt Design Group team serves as an extension of City staff and as such, we are committed to providing consistent open dialogue, approaching each project with an open mind, carefully listening to understand your needs, and tailoring our responses to the attributes specific to each program and site. In this way, we will support you in the creation of durable, functional, and elegant design solutions. We are dedicated to team-work at every stage of our process, and ensure a high level of principal and senior-level staff involvement throughout the duration of a project.

With a diverse and talented staff of 3 partners, 4 principals, 11 project managers, and 12 designers, Schmidt Design Group has the capacity and resources to meet the demands of this contract. We are committed to providing staff qualified in the areas of expertise needed to meet project requirements, and to providing adequate staffing levels at all times in order to meet established schedules and project goals. To quickly respond to our clients, we maintain an appropriate level of excess capacity which allows us to complete multiple projects on schedule simultaneously. We understand that each project is unique and will require its own customized approach and process.

AUTHENTICITY OF PLACE
It is our passion to create designs which connect to the context, history, environment, and culture of the site. We have found the success of a public space can be attributed in large part to its authenticity, a notion solidified and validated by the manner in which a community embraces and utilizes their public parks and open space. The final design for each task order should create a truly unique environment that elicits a visceral response from the end user; a response which encourages the user to discover the space at their own pace, on the path which most strongly speaks to them. Given the rich history of the City of Fountain Valley and the diversity of its population, endless inspirations will be discovered and refined throughout the life of this contract through research, meetings with City staff, and project-specific community engagement.

Creekside Park, San Diego, CA
Schmidt
Design Group
consistently
produces unique
award-winning
designs that
reflect the
individuality
of each project
and exceed the
expectations of the
community.”
– Kevin Oliver,
Project Officer II
City of San Diego
“

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16 SUSTAINABILITY FIRST
Environmental sensitivity is the foundation of our work. Our designs incorporate water conservation and quality improvements, stormwater management, sustainable material selection, and the creation of spaces that heal and nurture humans alongside the environment.

Responsible leadership and commitment to sustainable design can be seen throughout our history of work. For example, popular restaurant and brewery, Stone Brewing Co. World Bistro & Gardens in Escondido, CA, designed by the SDG team, was one of the first eight (8) projects worldwide to achieve certification through the Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES), a LEED-like rating system for sites with or without a building. In addition, the firm has been involved in numerous LEED-certified projects including the San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center, which is certified LEED Platinum.

Approaching design with sustainability in mind has lasting benefits on a proposed site. For instance, simply providing proper vegetation can bolster biodiversity by creating pollinator pathways, mitigate potential wildfire risks, and increase land productivity. Since its inception, Schmidt Design Group has dedicated itself to the design of landscapes which benefit both their environment and communities. As a recognized leader in promoting and implementing sustainable solutions in the built environment, Schmidt Design Group was invited to help write the specification for Soil Infiltration Media for the City of San Diego. During his membership with the Technical Advisory Committee, founding partner Glen Schmidt participated in the development of a Low Impact Development Manual for the County of San Diego. Long before State requirements, the firm was promoting sustainable solutions throughout the region.

San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center
Cardiff, CA
County Administration Center
Waterfront Park, San Diego, CA
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Caliexico Family Apartments
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CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY
DESIGN SERVICES RFQ 24.007
17 PROJECT INITIATION AND SCOPE OF WORK DEVELOPMENT
It is anticipated that the City will identify a project and contact Schmidt Design Group to initiate a dialogue regarding the project. The City can address this communication to Chris Tiffany, principal and program director.

SDG will meet with City leadership and staff, visit the project site, and develop a detailed scope of work including all tasks to be performed and project deliverables. The scope of work will be forwarded to City staff for review and approval. Once the scope of work has been solidified, we will develop and deliver a detailed fee proposal. Upon the approval of the proposal, the project agreement will be signed and we will begin our work.

DUE DILIGENCE/SITE ANALYSIS
Once the scope of work and preliminary program has been developed for each project, we will conduct a thorough investigation of the site. We will visit the site with City staff to discuss existing conditions and facilities, drainage patterns, existing utilities, pedestrian and vehicular circulation patterns, surrounding land uses, views in and out of the site, and existing vegetation. The data collected is often compiled into a comprehensive site analysis which establishes the framework for the design effort moving forward. We will concurrently conduct a review of all available reference materials and documents that apply to the project. This includes previous planning studies, building codes, Title 24 requirements, City landscape manuals, and as-built documents related to the site.

COMMUNICATION
Communication is the cornerstone of a successful project. SDG is dedicated to providing consistent and timely communication to City and consultant staff throughout the life of a project. We utilize digital communication on a daily basis for research, file transfers, and coordination with clients and subconsultants. For example, we are adept at Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and GoToMeeting screen sharing to meet digitally. Additionally, we utilize Bluebeam Studio sessions to allow team members to review and comment on the same document concurrently. The firm maintains an FTP site for file transfers and a web page at www.schmidtdesign.com.

County Accessor/Recorder/County Clerk Facility, Santee, CA Tecolote Shores South Playground
San Diego, CA
Civita Park, San Diego, CA

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CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY
DESIGN SERVICES RFQ 24.007
18 FAMILIARITY WITH MUNICIPAL PROCESSES
Schmidt Design Group has navigated hundreds of projects through the evolving landscape of municipal plan check processes, both in-person and through online formats. This includes work with local agencies such as the City of Anaheim on Center Greens Park, City of Irvine of Oak Creek Park, County of Orange on the Glassell LID Retrofit project, and many more. It is our belief that the success of a project is not only in its completion but in its execution; and we endeavor to ensure the process is efficient, constructive, and collaborative every step of the way. We take pride in building consensus cross-department to streamline the development process.

We bring an intimate understanding of local, regional, and state regulations, policies, documentation requirements, building codes, water conservation, environmental mitigation, etc.. Our extensive portfolio of work for various cities and counties throughout southern California has afforded us the opportunity to understand public works construction at the highest level, implementing projects associated with the Greenbook and special provisions and/or CSI specifications tailored to each individual project

CONCEPTUAL DESIGN & MASTER PLAN
The City’s vision and desired program will be explored during the conceptual design phase and refined into a master plan. SDG will develop a final master plan based upon the concept plan created by the City. We will coordinate any concept refinements with the City and explore ways to integrate an authentic connection to the site and sense of place. A detailed cost estimate will be compiled at this stage to identify the probable cost of construction. SDG will explore value engineering opportunities and explore design alternatives for city review if projected costs exceed the City allotted funding.

Once the master plan is finalized a color rendering will be created to articulate the design, material selections, landscape areas, and special gathering spaces of the final master plan. This document will be utilized to obtain any required entitlement approvals, used as a tool to communicate with the community, and set the foundation for the future detailed design tasks.

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION
The construction document phase includes the development of highly detailed and prescriptive plans and specifications (PS&E) which allow the contractor to bid and construct the project. Plans typically include a scope of work plan, erosion control, grading and drainage, wet and dry utilities, horizontal control plans, landscape construction plans, landscape planting plans, irrigation plans, electrical plans, structural plans, and construction details. Plans will conform to standards outlined in City Park and Public Works Design and Construction standards. We will guide a highly coordinated effort with civil, structural, and electrical engineers (if needed) during this phase. Detailed cost estimates will be created with each submittal (30%, 90%, 100%) in this phase to define estimated construction costs. SDG will notify the City if anticipated costs exceed the project budget and provide design solutions and add alternate options for consideration. Technical specifications will also be prepared to accompany the project plans. SDG will utilize design guideline checklists and provide comment responses for all submittals through the review and online permit process.

Client review meetings will be held after each milestone deliverable to review plans, specifications, and cost estimates. In order to provide reasonable assurance that the project can be awarded, we will structure the contract documents to include base bid with additive alternatives as directed by City staff.

CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
Construction administration is a critical step in the design process as it allows the team to verify that the vision and design intent is being implemented. Schmidt Design Group will be available to work in conjunction with the City’s team to verify contractor’s conformances to the drawings and specifications throughout the construction process. We take pride in collaborating with contractors early and often to discuss challenging field conditions and develop creative and cost-sensitive solutions to unforeseen conditions. Schmidt Design Group will stay in regular communication with the City and contractor throughout construction to confirm that the City is receiving a high quality product that will stand the test of time.

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CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY
DESIGN SERVICES RFQ 24.007
19 PROJECT SCHEDULE AND ADHERENCE
Schmidt Design Group utilizes Microsoft Project to develop project timelines outlining critical milestones. Once we have been contracted for a project, SDG will collaborate with the City to identify a target timeline. SDG will develop a detailed project schedule including: City coordination, deliverables, internal quality control by SDG, City review, permitting, and final revisions.

Once this schedule is agreed upon by the City and the project proceeds, schedule refinements will be made to the keep the project on track and reflect schedule updates.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - BUILDING CONSENSUS
Community engagement is an essential piece of the public development process. We have had the privilege of working with communities throughout California, leading robust, dynamic, and engaging outreach sessions to develop spaces which reflect their vision and needs.

In recent years, we have found the use of virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom to be an invaluable tool as they allow us to remotely conduct polls and validate community input in real time. We regularly see a significant increase in participation when deploying a “hybrid” approach, as virtual workshops create an accessible platform to engage demographics often missed by in-person-only meetings, including parents with children, community members who struggle with mobility or transportation, and those with busy schedules. These are critical demographics whose feedback is essential to the success of any public project. By embracing this hybrid approach, we are able to capture expansive feedback at the level of participation that best suits each participant.

In addition, our staff includes a number of Spanish speaking professionals when bilingual outreach is appropriate. It will be our priority to ensure that all voices within the community are heard as we collectively craft the vision for their new community amenity.

Cays Park Workshop, Mission Gorge Park Virtual Workshop, San Diego, CA Coronado, CA
Dog Park
* Restroom
Picnic Shelters/
Structures
Amphitheater/
Gathering Area
Viewpoints/ Overlooks
Interpretive Signage
Other
5%
3%

COMMUNITY FEEDBACK
Preferred Passive Amenity Poll Results from August 3, 2020 Meeting 26%
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CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY
DESIGN SERVICES RFQ 24.007
20 $0 $1m $2m $3m $4m $5m $6m $7m $8m $9m

SCHMIDT DESIGN GROUP

WHILLOCK CONTRACTING
3-D ENTERPRISES

PALM ENGINEERING

BILBRO CONSTRUCTION

RAL INVESTMENT

RENEWAGE ENERGY

DICK MILLER

TRI-GROUP
EXAMPLE BID RESULTS | TECOLOTE NORTH AND SOUTH IMPROVEMENTS $8,820,000
$9,929,876
$8,976,000
$8,871,000
$8,697,888
$8,635,000
$8,544,550
$8,383,838
$7,499,000

PROJECT BUDGET ANALYSIS
SDG draws on extensive experience in the art of developing probable cost of construction estimates. We work with the construction and bidding industry to maintain current cost accounting for construction budgets on all of our projects. We utilize current vendor cost sheets and RS Means Cost Data as well as relevant unit pricing from current bids. Even with the uncertain bidding climate and cost escalation in many market areas, the firm has maintained excellent budget controls on our projects. For example, at Tecolote Shores Park (shown below) our estimate of probable construction cost fell within the middle of the eight contractor bids. This demonstrates the quality and clarity of our construction documents; all contractors fully understood the project at the time of bidding, minimizing the risk of change orders or unwanted surprises during the construction process.

QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL (QA/QC)
Quality control is woven into the daily operational fabric of our firm. We have institutionalized our Quality Control System in an integrated Quality Assurance Plan that includes quality control checks, plan review checklists, and a constant pursuit of excellence.

While completing their work, each landscape designer, project manager, and principal adheres to our quality assurance plan by utilizing a quality control checklist for each project at each deliverable milestone. The checklist is first completed by the landscape designer and reviewed by the principal/project manager. Mr. Justus then receives the marked-up check list along with the plans for a comprehensive quality control/quality assurance redline review, including both Schmidt Design Group and sub-consultant plans to ensure improvements are fully coordinated across disciplines and no scope gaps are present. The plans are then returned to the designer and all changes required by the redlined plans or indicated on the checklist are marked with a yellow highlighter once completed to reflect the change was made on the document or specification. The updated plans are then back-checked by the principal/project manager to confirm all updates and/or questions have been resolved. This approach creates a layered and multi-dimensional system of quality control where employees at all levels are engaged in the process and committed to a superior outcome. This process has identified deficiencies or “gaps” in scope on numerous occasions.

Go to any SDGdesigned park
on a weekend
and listen to
the laughter,
the children
shrieking, the
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little feet, and all
the noises of a
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an ongoing round
of applause for a
job well done!
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Director
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HOURLY TIME AND MATERIALS FEE SCHEDULE | RFQ- 24-007 AS NEEDED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES Fees will be charged for technical work, consultation, and additional services. Charges will be made for typing, as in the preparation of reports, and for time and costs of printing. No direct charges will be made for normal secretarial service, office management, or general accounting; these items are included in overhead.

HOURLY RATES
Principal Landscape Architect/President.................................................................................................................................................$300/hour Principal Landscape Architect/Partner..................................................................................................................................................... $250/hour Principal/Studio Director..............................................................................................................................................................................$200/hour Associate Landscape Architect.................................................................................................................................................................... $175/hour Senior Project Manager/Licensed Landscape Architect/Certified Arborist .................................................................................... $155/hour Project Manager...............................................................................................................................................................................................$140/hour Senior Landscape Designer........................................................................................................................................................................... $125/hour Landscape Designer.........................................................................................................................................................................................$110/hour Clerical/Typist.....................................................................................................................................................................................................$85/hour

REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
Reimbursable expenses such as reproduction printing, delivery service, soils testing, permits, parking, project specific supplies, etc., will be marked up by 10%.

In-house plotting will be charged per square-foot at the following rates: bond $2.00 per square-foot, vellum $3.00 per square-foot, mylar $4.00 per square-foot, and color $5.00 per square-foot. In-house color laser prints will be charged at $.50 for letter size, $.75 for legal size, and $1.00 for ledger size.

SUB-CONSULTANTS
Expenses for consultants employed by Schmidt Design Group, Inc. will be marked up by 15%.

MILEAGE
Mileage in the interest of the client will be charged at the current U.S. General Services Administration Privately Owned Vehicle Mileage Reimbursement Rates.

TRAVEL
Time spent in travel in the interest of the client will be charged at hourly rates. A minimum of one hour will be charged for any site visit. No more than eight (8) hours of travel time will be charged in any one day. Subsistence will be charged when it is necessary for personnel to be away from the office overnight.

Rates may be adjusted annually.
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SCHMIDTDESIGN.COM
City of Fountain Valley
Purchasing Department
Attn: Amanda McCall, Mgmt, Analyst/Purchasing Officer
10200 Slater Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
[email protected]
714.593.4413
August 22, 2024
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Exhibit “B”
InsuranceSpecifications

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EXHIBIT “B”

CONSULTANT shall maintain professional liability insurance that covers the services to □
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CITY reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time.

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policies. Coverage available to the additional insured shall be primary and noncontributory.

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4. PERFORMANCE
CONSULTANT shall at all times faithfully, competently, and to the best of his/her/its ability, experience, and talent perform all tasks described herein.

The City Manager shall be authorized to act on CITY’S behalf and to execute all necessary documents that enlarge the tasks to be performed or change

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CONSULTANT's compensation, subject to Section 6 hereof.

2.36.110 must be obtained from the City Council.

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CITY CONSULTANT
City of Fountain Valley
10200 Slater Avenue
Fountain Valley, California 92708
Attention: City Clerk

22. ASSIGNMENT
CONSULTANT shall not assign the performance of this AGREEMENT, nor

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this AGREEMENT to be executed the day and year first above written.

CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY
Ted Bui, Mayor
ATTEST:

Rick Miller, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:

HARPER & BURNS LLP
Attorneys for the City
Approved as to Content:

CONSULTANT
Signature
Ryan Gallagher
Typed Name
Chief Operating Officer
Title
Corporate seal (or attach Notary
acknowledgment)

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CALIFORNIA ACKNOWLEDGMENT CIVIL CODE § 1189
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.

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Exhibit “A”
Scope of Services
And Payment Terms

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MKN | 16310 BAKE PARKWAY | IRVINE, CA 92618 | T 949.637.3999 Firm Name: MKN & Associates
(S Corporation)
Address: 16310 Bake Parkway,
Irvine, CA 92618
Point of Contact:

Safa Kamangar, PE, PMP, CCM, QSD/P
Contract Manager
[email protected]
949.637.3999
August 22, 2024
Amanda McCall | Management Analyst/Purchasing Officer
City of Fountain Valley | Public Works Department
10200 Slater Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Subject: Statement of Qualifications for As-Needed Utility Design Services (RFQ #24.009)
Dear Ms. McCall,
The City of Fountain Valley (City) is seeking to select a group of consultants to assist with various civil engineering services over the next 3-5 years. MKN is pleased to present our qualifications for water, wastewater, and stormwater engineering on-call services to the City. We are the ideal fit for your on-call Contract. Our team brings the necessary expertise, experience on multiple similar on-call contracts with similar size agencies and is ideally located near the City.

Within the last 12 years since our founding in 2012, we have grown from a small firm with one office, to nine California offices, with more than seventy-five full-time employees, serving over 180 California clients, including 30 on-call contracts. We focus exclusively on California-based water, wastewater, and stormwater projects, including production, conveyance, storage, pumping, treatment, and planning. The key members of our Fountain Valley on-call team are based out of our Orange County office in Irvine which offers the following:

Sixteen local employees including thirteen engineers, nine civil or mechanical engineering licenses and over 140 years of combined engineering experience, backed by the resources of our entire firm plus our trusted subconsultants shown in our organizational chart.

A core local team of four hands-on principal engineers, all familiar with Orange County whose experience includes planning and design work on wells, pipelines, sewers, pump stations, reservoirs, and treatment facilities for most cities and municipalities in Orange County, who have been collaborating on projects at various firms for over twenty years.

Individual staff members’ working relationships with the City of Fountain Valley’s Utilities and Purchasing, including intimate knowledge of City-specific design preferences and standards.

Required Statements
Our proposed contract manager is and will remain for the duration of this contract, Safa Kamangar, PE, PMP, CCM, QSD/P.

Please refer to our proposed organizational chart for alternate project managers. As requested in the RFQ, the detailed hourly rate schedule has been uploaded separately on the City’s PlanetBids portal. This proposal shall remain valid for a period of not less than 90 days from the date of submittal.

We thank you for this opportunity to present our qualifications and look forward to supporting your success.

Sincerely,
SECTION 1

COVER LETTER
Ryan Gallagher, PE
Principal-in-Charge
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2 STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY FOR AS-NEEDED UTILITY DESIGN SERVICES (RFQ #24.009)
MKN’s Client-Centric Origins
MKN is a water, wastewater and recycled water engineering firm located and focused exclusively in California. Our firm was formed and has grown to over 75 professional engineers, planners, construction managers/inspectors and support
staff because of the need from agencies similar to the City.

Since 2012, MKN has focused on meeting a growing need by public agencies for responsive and technically capable
consultants who are committed to a long-term relationship based on excellence.

Water Is Our Focus
Focused exclusively in water, serving municipal clients throughout California, MKN is experienced in nearly every aspect of water, wastewater and recycled water. Our clients continue to utilize our on-call services since we bring them a unique value proposition. MKN’s differentiator is that we combine engineering expertise built on decades of
experience with responsiveness and flexibility. Our firm is client focused and built to deliver efficiently, which has attracted not only additional clients but also engineering professionals that share our passion.

SECTION 2.a

OVERVIEW OF QUALIFICATIONS
MKN will deliver services from our Irvine office
situated less than 15 miles and 20 minutes from
City Hall.

Sample of MKN Services
Local. Committed.
300+ Miles of
Pipeline
80+ Pump/Lift
Stations
35+ Tanks/
Reservoirs
50+ WWTP Projects
40+ Water
Treatment Projects
30+ Lift Station
Assessments
80+ Hydraulic
Modeling Projects
40+ Master Plans

MKN BY THE NUMBERS
75+ staff across
9 offices
30+
On-Call Contracts
300+
Task Orders delivered
through On-Call
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MKN has delivered
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MKN Capabilities In Alignment With City Needs
The City of Fountain Valley owns and operates two 5 million-gallon reservoirs, 202 miles of distribution piping and 17,131 service connections and reflects an ideal client for MKN. MKN is uniquely built to operate as a single business unit, meaning that resources from around the company can and are brought in as needed to address specific technical solutions or to expedite production when our clients need a quick turnaround. The table below provides a sampling of our on-call contract experience. The service type categories correspond to the list of design work identified by the City in the Project/Scope of Work Overview of the RFQ.

On-Call Contracts
Year StartedTotal Years of ServiceContract Services Total (Millions) Service
Area Service Type
WaterWastewaterRecycled WaterPlanning/StudiesPumpingPipelinesStorageTreatmentCondition AssessmentEnvironmentalCM Support South Coast Water District 2017 7 $1.3 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Water Replenishment District of SC 2021 3 $1.7 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Channel Islands Beach CSD 2019 5 $0.6 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Newport Beach 2021 3 $0.2 √ √ √
East Niles Community Services District 2015 9 $4.1 √ √ √ √ √ √ East Orange County Water District 2021 3 $0.9 √ √ √ √ √ Inland Empire Utilities Agency 2021 3 $0.1 √ √ √ √
Atascadero 2013 11 $1.2 √
Atascadero Mutual Water Company 2014 10 $1.9 √ √ √ √ √ √ Arroyo Grande 2015 9 $0.5 √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Bakersfield 2016 8 $0.8 √ √ √
Calleguas MWD 2015 9 $0.4 √ √ √ √ √ √
Camarillo 2019 5 $1.1 √ √ √ √ √
Camrosa Water District 2020 4 $0.3 √ √ √
Casitas MWD 2018 6 $2.1 √ √ √ √
Fresno, City of 2021 4 $1.2 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency 2020 4 $0.2 √ √ √ √ √ Grover Beach 2021 4 $1.0 √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Las Virgenes Municipal Water District 2020 4 $0.3 √ √ √ √ √ Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts 2020 4 $0.4 √
Morro Bay 2013 11 $2.4 √ √ √ √ √ √
Nipomo Community Services District 2013 11 $2.9 √ √ √ √ Pleasant Valley County Water District 2019 5 $0.7 √ √ √ √ √ √ Port Hueneme 2020 4 $0.1 √ √ √
RCAC 2019 5 $0.6 √ √ √ √ √ √ √
San Luis Obispo 2013 11 $1.7 √ √ √ √ √
Santa Paula 2015 9 $4.0 √ √ √ √ √ √
Thousand Oaks 2020 4 $1.1 √ √ √ √
United Water Conservation District 2023 2 $0.3 √ √ √ √ √ Ventura 2019 5 $1.6 √ √ √ √ √

FEATURED

PROJECTS
East Orange County Water District
Emerald Bay Service District
Irvine Ranch Water District
Laguna Beach County Water District
Newport Beach
South Coast Water District
Trabuco Canyon Water District
Yorba Linda Water District
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KEY PERSONNEL
SECTION 2.b
Staff
LocationNo. Years of ServiceCalifornia Registration
Service
Area Service Type
WaterWastewaterRecycled WaterPlanning/StudiesPumpingPipelinesStorageTreatmentCondition AssessmentEnvironmentalCM Support Safa Kamangar, PE Irvine 27 Civil PE 70118, PMP, CCM, QSD/P √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Cindy Esparza, PE Irvine 4 Civil PE 96093 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Chris Haugen, EIT Irvine 3 EIT No. 178979 √ √ √ √ √ √
Dennis Phinney, PE Irvine 45 Civil PE 30778; Mech. PE 21533 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Ivy Sanders, PE Irvine 5 Civil PE 93269 √ √ √ √ √ √
Judy Beik, PE Irvine 5 Civil PE 96365 √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Kathleen Labrador, PE Irvine 10 Civil PE 90355 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Kevin Saleh, PE Irvine 30 Civil PE 90535 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Khanh Nguyen, EIT Irvine 25 EIT No. 119293 √ √ √ √ √ √
Michelie Little Irvine 5 √ √ √ √ √ √
Parasto Azami, PE Irvine 10 Civil PE 91468 √ √ √ √ √ √
Ryan Gallagher, PE Irvine 18 Civil PE 74805 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Sabrina Ryan Irvine 24 √ √ √ √ √ √
Michael Nunley, PE Arroyo Grande 26 Civil PE 61801 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Chris Martin, PE Bakersfield 41 Chem. PE 4597 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Josh Nord, PE Bakersfield 26 Civil PE 61789 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Jason Wilson, PE Bakersfield 10 Civil PE 89117 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Katie Morgan Bakersfield 15 √ √ √ √ √ √
Melvin Ranches Bakersfield 12 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Ammar Hanna, EIT Fresno 5 EIT No. 171630 √ √ √ √ √
Brian McCauley, PE Fresno 7 Civil PE 92170 √ √ √ √ √
Carson Hatmaker, EIT Fresno 2 EIT No. 177471 √ √ √ √
Henry Liang, PE Fresno 23 Civil PE 68442 √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Kevin Norgaard, PE Fresno 36 Mech. PE 27654 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Miles Madrid, EIT Fresno 2 EIT No. 179184 √ √ √ √ √
Xavier Vera, EIT Fresno 4 EIT No. 172420 √ √ √ √
Peter Brennan, PE, CCM Santa Clarita 38 Civil PE 53110, CCM √ √ √ √ Mihika Ram, PE San Jose 8 PE049695 (Georgia) √ √ √ √ √ √ Stefanos Word, PE, Env Sp San Jose 7 Civil PE 93856; Env SP 18683 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Eileen Shields, PE San Luis Obispo 18 Civil PE 74757 √ √ √ √ √ Jon Hanlon, PE, AMPP San Luis Obispo 33 Mech. PE 33232; AMPP √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Joseph Reichmuth, PE San Luis Obispo 25 Civil PE 63124 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Julia Cannon, EIT San Luis Obispo 4 EIT No. 173059 √ √ √ √ √ Robert Lepore, GISP San Luis Obispo 24 GISP, T2/D2 License √ √ √ Tim McHale, EIT San Luis Obispo 5 EIT No. 175874 √ √ √ √ √ √ Jeremiah Harrington, EIT Oceanside 16 EIT No. 150153 √ √ √ √ Adam Bugielski, PE Ventura 13 Civil PE 89065 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Becca Bugielski, PE Ventura 12 Civil PE 93278; PACP/LACP/MACP √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Gerardo Hernandez, EIT Ventura 3 EIT No. 179738 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Luis Garcia, EIT Ventura 2 EIT Certification √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Sarah Mathews, PE Ventura 12 Civil PE 88471; PACP/LACP/MACP √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Shayne Curson, EIT Ventura 2 EIT No. 179395 √ √ √ √ √
LOCAL
TEAM
With regards to water-focused professionals in California, MKN outperforms some of the largest Fortune 500 companies. The table below summarizes a portion of our staff, all located in CA and focused on water. The “service type” categories were developed to match the City’s on-call needs and demonstrate the vast resources available to meet your needs. r
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ORGANIZATION CHART

PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE
Ryan Gallagher, PE

QA/QC OFFICER
Dennis Phinney, PE

TECHNICAL ADVISORY
Henry Liang, PE
Jon Hanlon, PE, AMPP

TANK REHABILITATION
Jon Hanlon, PE, AMPP

PIPELINE DESIGN
Adam Bugielski, PE
Ivy Sanders, PE

WATER QUALITY/

TREATMENT
Chris Martin, PE
Stefanos Word, PE, Env Sp

PLANNING/HYDRAULIC

MODELING
Robert Lepore, GISP
Chris Haugen, EIT

PROJECT SUPPORT

PUMP/LIFT STATIONS
Josh Nord, PE
Kathleen Labrador, PE

WASTEWATER PROCESS
Michael Nunley, PE
Eileen Shields, PE

PIPELINE

REHABILITATION/

CONDITION ASSESSMENT
Joseph Reichmuth, PE
Kevin Norgaard, PE
SURGE
Jason Wilson, PE

SITE CIVIL
Becca Bugielski, PE

PLANNING/FEASIBILITY
Ryan Gallagher, PE
Henry Liang, PE
Brian McCauley, PE

CONSTRUCTABILITY/

COST ESTIMATING
Peter Brennan, PE, CCM

ELECTRICAL/

INSTRUMENTATION
Gerry Green, PE1
SURVEY
Lam Le2

TRAFFIC CONTROL
David Kuan, PE3
1 - Gerry Green Electrical; 2 - CL Survey; 3 - Traffic Control Engineering; 4 - AESCO; 5 - Rincon; 6 - Architects Orange; 7 - Peterson Structural Engineers (PSE)

CONTRACT MANAGER
Safa Kamangar, PE

TASK ORDER MANAGERS
Parasto Azami, PE
Kevin Saleh, PE

GEOTECHNICAL
Omar Chamaa, PE4

ENVIRONMENTAL

ASSESSMENT
Jennifer Jacobus, PhD5
Annaliese Torres5

GRANTS WRITING/

ADMINISTRATION
Rosalyn Prickett5

ARCHITECTURAL
Scott Jones6

POTHOLING
Underground Solutions

STRUCTURAL
Joe Wendt, PE7
Key Project Team Take-Aways:

1. Experienced Leadership Team - MKN’s PM/
TO Managers are local and bring decades
of SoCal Water Industry management
experience.

2. Responsiveness - MKN’s size and
organizational structure allow for flexibility
and increased responsiveness.

3. Full Capabilities - MKN is proposing a team
that can respond to any of the potential
projects identified in the Project/Scope of
Work Overview of the City’s RFQ.

SECTION 2.c
The following organization chart provides an overview of our staffing plan and its roles for upcoming projects under the on-call contract. Safa Kamangar, PE, will act as the main point of contact for this contract. Key personnel are identified in the following organization chart, and will not be replaced for the duration of the contract without prior written approval from the City. MKN has included adequate staff members in this organization chart to undertake any projects under this on-call contract.
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Contract Manager
As contract manager, Mr. Kamangar will serve as the City’s main point of contact, leading in pre-project development, task order development and execution. Safa will be proactive in his engagement prior to task order issuance, assemble teams to respond to requests, and be responsible for ensuring we meet all expectations of the City.

Safa Kamangar, PE, PMP, CCM, QSD/P
Contract Manager | Irvine Office
Mr. Kamangar is a highly experienced professional with 27 years of expertise in water, wastewater, and water reuse. As a design engineer, Safa has provided hydraulic calculations, mechanical design, detailed design drawings, and development of specifications. He has a strong background in planning, design, and construction management, gained from working in both the private and public sectors. His expertise encompasses design, construction, and commissioning of water/ wastewater infrastructure including more than 50 pumping facilities, 15 wells, and more than 150 miles of pipeline ranging from 4 inches to 72 inches in diameter.

Ryan Gallagher, PE
Principal-in-Charge & Planning/Feasibility | Irvine Office Mr. Gallagher; for the past 18 years, Ryan has completed over 130 projects with 30 public agencies in Southern California, serving as the Project Manager for the majority. The estimated construction value of the projects that have been planned, designed and/or constructed exceeds $300 million. Projects include planning through design for water, wastewater and recycled-water conveyance, pumping, storage, and treatment.

Why Ryan for the City of Fountain Valley’s On-Call?

1. Local and Committed – Ryan is located in MKN’s Irvine Office and is an active member of the local water industry. Ryan recently served two terms as Orange County Water Association President.

2. Company Principal – As a company Principal, Ryan can execute contracts, allocate resources, and prioritize City projects.

3. On-Call Experience – South Coast Water District, Water Replenishment District, Thousand Oaks, Las Virgenes MWD, Channel Islands Beach CSD, and City of Oxnard.

Dennis Phinney, PE
QA/QC Officer | Irvine Office
Mr. Phinney’s 45 years consulting experience in water and wastewater engineering includes design of over 100 pumping facilities, two of which were awarded Southern California APWA “Projects of the Year.” He has also designed pipelines, wells, chemical feed facilities, reservoirs, and water and wastewater treatment facilities in service throughout California and Arizona.

He has prepared water and wastewater master plans for service areas aggregating over 1 million residents, has authored standard specifications adopted by water agencies throughout California, and was responsible for preparing the sections added to the “Greenbook” Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction in 2015 to address water and wastewater pipelines and appurtenances.

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Due to the size of our team and proposal page limitations, the following table highlights MKN staff’s background related to those key practice areas which were prominent in the City’s RFQ. Full resumes for all of our staff will be provided as-needed and based on Task Order requirements.

Technical Advisory
Henry Liang, PE - Technical Advisor, Planning/Feasibility MBA, Business Administration,
California State University, Craig School of
Business, Fresno, CA
BS, Civil and Environmental Engineering,
University of California, Berkeley, CA
Professional Civil Engineer, CA No. 68442
Mr. Liang is a Principal and Operations Manager of MKN’s Fresno, California office. He has extensive experience in water, wastewater, and water resources projects. He has over 23 years of experience in planning and design of municipal water and wastewater systems, water transmission pipelines, wells, pump stations, and water treatment plants. Mr. Liang has recently served as a project manager on several large multi-disciplinary projects for the Cities of Fresno, Merced, Reedley, Westlands Water District, Valley Children’s Healthcare, UC Merced and the United States Bureau of Reclamation. In addition to his project work, Henry is heavily involved in promoting the engineering industry through his active involvement in the American Society of Civil Engineers and American Council of Engineering Companies. He currently serves as the chair of the ACEC California Water Resources Committee.

Jon Hanlon, PE, AMPP - Technical Advisor, Tank Rehabilitation BS, Mechanical Engineering,
California Polytechnic State University,
San Luis Obispo, CA
Professional Mechanical Engineer,
CA No. 33232
AMPP Certified Coating Inspector -
No. 10431924
Mr. Hanlon, after over 20 years of serving as project engineer, project manager, and ultimately as an operations manager for a Fortune 500 consulting engineering firm, joined Michael K. Nunley and Associates, Inc. (MKN) specializing in water, wastewater, and water reuse engineering for public agencies.

As a Principal Engineer at MKN, Mr. Hanlon’s experience has included design, analysis, and management of complex multi-disciplined projects, including water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, production wells, piping and valves, hydraulic analysis, master planning, and environmental permitting.

Pipelines
Joseph Reichmuth, PE - Pipeline Rehabilitation/Condition Assessment BS, Civil Engineering,
California Polytechnic State University,
San Luis Obispo, CA
Professional Civil Engineer, CA No. 63124
Mr. Reichmuth brings 25 years of design and field engineering experience with an emphasis in pipeline design, ranging from condition assessment and rehabilitation to planning and design. His pipeline experience includes various trenchless construction methods, such as horizontal directional drilling and jack-and-bore, and pipeline sizes up to 42 inches. Mr. Reichmuth has experience on multiple pipeline replacement projects, requiring abandonment and customer conversions.

Ivy Sanders, PE - Pipeline Design
MS, Civil Engineering,
University of California, Berkeley, CA
BS, Environmental Engineering,
University of California, Irvine, CA
Professional Civil Engineer, CA No. 93269
Ms. Sanders has been contributing to water infrastructure and site civil design projects for over five years. Ivy has worked on dozens of projects across California involving pressurized and gravity pipelines, pump stations, drainage infrastructure, and spillway and dam inlet/outlet works. Ivy specializes in hydraulic analyses, system design, and preparation of plans, specifications and reports. Ivy also contributes to cost estimation, scheduling and logistics of project delivery.

Pump/Lift Stations
Josh Nord, PE - Pump/Lift Stations
BS, Civil Engineering,
California State University, Fresno, CA
Professional Civil Engineer, CA No. 61789
Mr. Nord has 26 years of industry experience including design, analysis, and management of major water supply and water resource projects throughout California. Josh Nord is experienced in water supply and distribution systems, specifically pumping station design, water resources, hydraulic transient analysis and water system modeling. Mr. Nord has evaluated, planned or designed over 15 pump stations up to 500 cfs in pumping capacity. Mr. Nord brings a public agency perspective to his projects, having served as District Engineer for multiple public agencies.

Kathleen Labrador, PE - Pump/Lift Stations
BS, Civil Engineering,
University of California, Irvine, CA
Professional Civil Engineer, CA No. 90355
Ms. Labrador has 10 years of experience in the water/wastewater civil engineering field. Her experience includes planning and design of potable water, sewer, and recycled water facilities within California. Her planning experience includes conducting hydraulic analyses for water, recycled water, and sewer projects where she uses hydraulic modeling software to build models, run simulations and summarize the results in a report. Her design experience includes various pipeline, pump station, and reservoir design where she has prepared plans, specifications, cost-estimates, and provide construction support.

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RYAN GALLAGHER, PE

PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE & PLANNING/FEASIBILITY
Mr. Gallagher; for the past 18 years, Ryan has completed over 130 projects with 30 public agencies in Southern California, serving as the Project Manager for the majority. The estimated construction value of the projects that have been planned, designed and/or constructed exceeds $300 million. Projects include planning through design for water, wastewater and recycled-water conveyance, pumping, storage, and treatment.

Why Ryan for the City of Fountain Valley’s On-Call?

1. Local and Committed – Ryan is located in MKN’s Irvine Office and is an active member of the local water industry. Ryan recently served two terms as Orange County Water Association President.

2. Company Principal – As a company Principal, Ryan can execute contracts, allocate resources, and prioritize City projects.

3. On-Call Experience – South Coast Water District, Water Replenishment District, Thousand Oaks, Las Virgenes MWD, Channel Islands Beach CSD, and City of Oxnard. 16th Street Pump Station Constructability Review | Newport Beach, CA Served as Project Manager for constructability review of 90% design drawings for a pump station rehabilitation project. The evaluation included project drawings and specifications.

The review identified over 100 comments with classification for low, medium and high.

Comments included fatal flaws, schedule and cost risk, and opportunities for cost reduction.

Via California Pipeline Replacement | South Coast Water District, Dana Point, CA Project Manager for replacement of 500 feet of pipe following failure of the pipeline. The 10-inch pipeline is located within a 16-inch casing located in a freeway overpass. The replacement design included evaluation of various materials, including fusible PVC and Certa-Lok PVC. The final design included a cured-in-place liner for the casing and new Certa-Lok PVC to replace the failed carrier pipe. The design was expedited to ensure the pipe could be returned to service.

Reservoir 2B and 3B Replacement | Laguna Beach, CA
Project Manager for feasibility study evaluating replacement of two existing 100,000 gallon steel tanks (two sites). Project included hydraulic modeling, siting evaluation, geotechnical and environmental review, constraints analysis, tank sizing, cost estimating and conceptual planning. Alternatives included consideration of new steel tanks, prestressed concrete tanks, new and/or expanded pump stations and pipeline improvements required to meet fire flow demands.

Anaheim Valve Vault | Orange County Water District, Anaheim, CA Project Manager for design of new valve vault for multiple buried valves (48-inch- to 72- inch), adding gates to Atwood Channel discharge structure, and minor modification to OC28. Identified an opportunity to reduce cost by $300k during the PDR stage. Total project cost estimated at $1M.

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

LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS
Professional Civil Engineer,
CA No. 74805

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Public Works Association
(APWA) (Ventura County Chapter
President 2014)
American Society of Civil Engineers
(ASCE) (Santa Barbara/Ventura
YMF President 2012)
Association of Water Agencies of
Ventura County (President 2013,
Board of Directors 2010-2016)
Orange County Sanitation District
(OCSD) (Board of Directors
2021-Present, Vice Chair 2022-2024,
Board Chairman 2024)
Orange County Water Association
(OCWA) (President 2020 and 2021)
Tustin City Council (2020-2024,
Mayor Pro Tem 2024)

RESUMES
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RYAN GALLAGHER, PE
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE (CONT.)
Pressure-Reducing Station | Laguna Beach County Water
District, Laguna Beach, CA
Project Manager for the hydraulic analysis of existing
conditions, utility research, and development of a preliminary design for a new pressure-reducing station to offset the need for alternative capital improvement projects.

Emergency Interconnects | City of Thousand Oaks, CA
Principal for the preliminary and final design of two
emergency potable water interconnects between the City
of Thousand Oaks and American Water. The interconnects
include control valves, metering, below grade vaults and associated appurtenances.

Palos Verdes Recycled-Water Pipeline | West Basin
Municipal Water District, Carson, CA
Project Manager for preliminary design, environmental
assessment, and final design for a recycled-water pipeline conveying water through Torrance and Palos Verdes Estates.

The project includes approximately 16,000 feet of 8-inch- to 10-inch-diameter pipeline, a pump station, and a connection to the Palos Verdes Golf Course, several parks, schools, and other irrigation customers along the route. Established several options, which reduced overall project cost by
approximately $750,000. Major project elements included easement assessment, hydraulics, pump station concept
development, a California Department of Transportation
(Caltrans) crossing, and an expedited schedule. Total project cost is estimated at $6.2M.

HDPE Brine Pipeline | Water Replenishment District of
Southern California, Pico Rivera, CA
Principal-in-Charge for this project that included an
approximately 2,000-foot, 16-inch-diameter, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipeline in the city of Pico Rivera. The pressurized pipeline conveyed brine from the Groundwater Reliability Improvement Project (GRIP) Advanced Water
Treatment Facility (AWTF) to a 63-inch trunk sewer owned and operated by the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County (LACSD). The work included both preliminary and
final design. In addition, the preliminary design included evaluation of a turnout structure along a 66-inch reinforcedconcrete pipe conveying tertiary effluent from the San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Plant. The objective of the turnout was to deliver influent water to the GRIP AWTF.

Recycled-Water PS-1 Upgrades | Burbank Water and Power, Burbank, CA
Project Manager on this project which included expansion of an existing recycled-water pump station at the Burbank Water Reclamation Plant, operated by Burbank Water and
Power. Provided design support services for the development of the Preliminary Design Report, including evaluation of existing and future recycled-water demand, pump expansion phasing, facility piping, distribution system hydraulics, and analysis of pump configuration alternatives.
36-Inch Steel Pipeline and 5 MG Reservoir | Las Virgenes Municipal Water District (LVMWD), Westlake Village, CA
As Project Manager, prepared plan and profile drawings
for 2,200 feet of 30-inch and 36-inch potable-water steel pipeline design for the LVMWD 5 MG potable water reservoir.

Completed designs for open-cut installation using blasting and aboveground installation in 42-inch casing on pipe
supports across the existing dam. Designs also included 8-inch, 16-inch, and 24-inch steel pipeline designs for overflow, drain line, and other potable-water improvements as part of the project. The project required coordination with the California Department of Water Resources, Division of Safety of Dams and the California Department of Public Health. Conducted extensive public outreach efforts, including a full-day open house with design experts, client staff, and workshop materials.

Potable Water Pipeline Project | Ventura County Waterworks District, Somis, CA
Principal-in-Charge overseeing the preparation of 4 miles of 12-inch pipeline design in the congested Los Angeles Avenue (State Route 118) and Somis Road (State Route 34) areas. The project included extensive utility mapping in the state highway corridor and direct up-front coordination with the Calleguas Municipal Water District. Work involved investigating alternative pipe installation methods including open-cut, pipe-bursting, horizontal directional drill,
replacement on existing alignment (using highline), jack-andbore, and microtunneling methods. r E .st:

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EDUCATION
MS, Civil Engineering,
University of Tehran, Iran
BS, Civil Engineering,
Azad University, Iran

LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS
Professional Civil Engineer, CA
No. 70118
Project Management Professional
(PMP) - No. 1863656
Certified Construction Manager,
No. 6341
Qualified SWPPP Developer/
Practitioner (QSD/P) - No. 23059
OSHA 30-Hour Construction
Outreach Training
OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER
Certification
OSHA Confined Space Training

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Public Works Association
(APWA)
American Society of Civil Engineers
(ASCE)
American Water Works Association
(AWWA)
Iranian American Society of
Engineers and Architects (IASAE)
Orange County Water Association
(OCWA)

SAFA KAMANGAR, PE, PMP, CCM, QSD/P

CONTRACT MANAGER
Mr. Kamangar is a highly experienced professional with 27 years of expertise in water, wastewater, and water reuse. As a design engineer, Safa has provided hydraulic calculations, mechanical design, detailed design drawings, and the development of specifications. He has a strong background in planning, design, and construction management, gained from working in both the private and public sectors. His expertise encompasses design, construction, and commissioning of water/wastewater infrastructure including more than 50 pumping facilities, 15 wells, and more than 150 miles of pipeline ranging from 4 inches to 72 inches in diameter.

FY 18-19 Sewer System Rehab | City of Fountain Valley, CA Safa served as the Project Manager. Services for the project consisting of rehabilitation of twenty-eight sewer segments within the City of Fountain Valley. The design team evaluated different rehabilitation options, including replacement, CIPP, pipe-bursting, horizontal directional drilling, and slip-lining and recommended alternatives for final design. Work continued with preparation of the final construction documents for the project, including plans, specifications, and permits, including several OCSD trunk connection permits, and construction support.

Colinas Bridge Waterline Relocation | Moulton Niguel Water District, Laguna Niguel, CA Project Manager for the preliminary and final design of waterline relocations at the Paseo de Colinas Bridge in the City of Laguna Niguel. Work consisted of investigating and preparing plans, specifications, and cost estimate (PS&E) for relocating the District’s existing 20-inch gravity outfall and existing 12-inch waterline including relocation of existing electrical conduits, control panel, and existing vault sump pump discharge lines into the existing sewer system. The two waterlines were in conflict with the seismic retrofit of the Paseo de Colinas Bridge.

La Paz/Moulton PW System Configuration | Moulton Niguel Water District, Laguna Niguel, CA Project Manager for the preliminary and final design of the construction of approximately 1500-feet of 12-inch potable water main along Moulton Parkway and La Paz Road and their connections to the existing system as well as abandonment of the existing pressure reducing station and water lines. The improvements will combine the water and fire systems and provide points of connection at the driveway right-of-way at the end of the commercial property for future connections to the District’s 450-zone water system.

Santa Ana Civic Center Pump Stations Upgrades | City of Santa Ana, CA Project Manager. Responsible for project oversight. He performed preliminary studies and final design services to identify options, recommend upgrades, and provide final construction plans for two stormwater lift stations at the Santa Ana Civic Center. After flooding during the 2016 El Nino season, the mechanical and electrical equipment in both lift stations were deemed to have reached the end of their lifespans. The project included designing upgrades for both stations that included the replacement of pumps, sump pumps, motors, piping and valves, structural and electrical improvements, site and drainage enhancements, and upgrades to SCADA and electrical instrumentation.

Saybrook Lift Station Replacement | City of Huntington Beach, CA Project Manager. Provided design services for the Saybrook Lane Sewer Lift Station at the intersection of Saybrook Lane and Heil Avenue. As part of the lift station replacement, the project included installing a new 30-ft deep wet-well structure, slide rail system submersible pumps, piping and force main, a valving facility and vault, electrical service and instrumentation, and a new gas-powered generator. Additionally, the project included the design of relocating about 2,000 feet of existing utilities that conflicted with construction and reconfiguring traffic lanes and a median in the intersection to allow for the new lift station.

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Bonita Canyon Zone D to B Pressure Reducing Station
Supply Pipeline Replacement | Irvine Ranch Water District, CA
Project Manager. Responsible for project oversight. The project included the design of a 12” CML&C pipe replacement across Bonita Canyon Road, connecting the recycled water Zone D of IRWD’s system to its Zone B system via an existing PRV Station. The project included extensive coordination with Caltrans and the City of Irvine for permitting the construction.

Cow Camp Road Extension | Santa Margarita Water District/ Rancho Mission Viejo, LLC., CA
Technical Manager. Provided technical support. Michael
Baker International is providing design services for the nearly five-mile long Cow Camp Road Project. When complete, this project will have taken more than 10 years to design and cost more than $125 million to construct. The project serves as the backbone infrastructure for the Rancho Mission Viejo Development that will eventually include more than 14,000 homes and five million square feet of retail and commercial space. Included in this significant project are nearly five miles of arterial roadway, more than 10 intersecting local streets, bridges over Chiquita Canyon, Gobernadora Canyon, and San Juan Creek, and an interface with Caltrans at Ortega Highway that requires an Intersection Control Evaluation (ICE). The project includes significant water and sewer facilities, local and regional stormwater control, water quality systems and basins, and extensive coordination with several permitting agencies.

FY 18-19 Sewer System Rehab | City of Fountain Valley, CA Project Manager for providing design services for the
rehabilitation of twenty-eight sewer segments within the City of Fountain Valley. Project included the evaluation of different rehabilitation options, including replacement, CIPP, pipe-bursting, horizontal directional drilling, and slip-lining and recommended alternatives for final design. Prepared final construction documents for the project, such as plans, specifications, and permits, including several OCSD trunk connection permits, and provided construction support
services.

Trenchless Pipe Technical Investigation | City of Fullerton, CA
Project Manager. Responsible for project oversight. Provided non-destructive testing and assessment of 5 major pipelines within the City that are critical infrastructure due to freeway/ railroad crossings. Based on the assessment of the existing pipe conditions, studied different trenchless rehabilitation methods including relining, slip lining, horizontal directional drilling, and provided recommendations for each location.

Project also included securing permits from different
stakeholders such as Caltrans, BNSF, and City of Anaheim.

Rockfield Zone 4 & 5 Flow Control Station | Irvine Ranch Water District, CA
The project included installation of a new flow control valve and by-pass to connect two different zones, including installation of a new SCADA cabinet and antenna, vault, new service, and provide traffic control plans and obtain permits from Cities of Irvine Lake Forest.

La Bonita Park Water Facility | City of La Habra, CA
Engineering Manager. Led the design team for this $12
million water facility design/build project. The project consisted of the construction of a new water reservoir, a new pump station with five vertical turbine 200-hp pumps, the construction of a flow control facility with three different operational modes, equipping of a new well, the construction of pipelines ranging from eight-inch to 24-inch, and site restoration and park improvements.

Washington Bridge Waterline Relocation Project | City of Colton, CA
Project Manager. Provided design services for construction of a new 18” CML&C pipe within the proposed Caltrans
bridge over Washington Avenue in City of Colton. The new bridge was designed with vertical curvature preventing the installation of a casing per Caltrans requirements. The team’s innovative design provided a curved pipeline to match the bridge profile and included a structural CIPP liner within the bridge for extended durability. Design variance documents were submitted to Caltrans headquarters and were approved as the new acceptable design method for Caltrans projects.

Hacienda Pump Station Project | City of La Habra, CA
Project Manager. The project included the preliminary
analyses, final design, and construction support services for the City of La Habra’s new Hacienda Park Booster Pump Station. The new pumping facility will replace two existing pump stations that serve the Foothill Zone of the City’s water system. The proposed facility will be constructed within the Hacienda Park Basketball Courts Area, and will include seven vertical turbine pumps covering a flow range of 25 to 3,500 gallons per minute. The construction of approximately one mile of 12-in transmission pipe, a stationary generator, and a surge tank is included as part of the project.

SAFA KAMANGAR, PE, PMP, CCM, QSD/P
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE (CONT.)
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DENNIS PHINNEY, PE

QA/QC OFFICER
Mr. Phinney’s 45 years consulting experience in water and wastewater engineering includes design of over 100 pumping facilities, two of which were awarded Southern California APWA “Projects of the Year.” He has also designed pipelines, wells, chemical feed facilities, reservoirs, and water and wastewater treatment facilities in service throughout California and Arizona.

Philadelphia Street Recycled Water Pipeline Study | Ontario, CA Project engineer for preparation of study of alternate alignments, hydraulics and lifecycle costs for 30-inch recycled water main in Ontario, California. The study included an evaluation of alternate materials and hangers for in-plant bridge crossing suspending 24 or 30-inch PVC or steel pipe.

Planning Area 6, Zones 6 & D Reservoirs | Irvine Ranch Water District, Irvine, CA Prepared preliminary design report, plans, and specifications for 2.5 MG domestic water and 0.66 MG recycled water partially buried pre-stressed concrete tanks, and 1,200 linear feet. 16-inch domestic water and 1,200 linear feet of 20-inch recycled water transmission mains, control valve stations, reservoir management system, access road grading, site grading and remedial earthwork, site piping, and drains. Project included a Reservoir Management System with chlorine and ammonia injection, mixing and chlorine residual analyzers.

Bake Parkway Recycled Water Pipeline | Irvine Ranch Water District, Irvine, CA Prepared preliminary design report and plans and specifications for approximately 3,400 linear feet of 12-inch diameter PVC pipe, 730 linear feet of 10-inch steel pipe in Caltrans bridge, 5,000 linear feet of 24-inch steel pipe, connections, pressure reducing station, and permitting with Caltrans and two cities.

Planning Area 6, Zone 4 & Zone C Reservoirs, Zone 4/6 BPS & Zone C/D BPS | Irvine Ranch Water District, Irvine, CA
Prepared preliminary design report, plans, and specifications for 3.5 MG domestic water and 2.2 MG recycled water partially buried pre-stressed concrete tanks, domestic water and recycled water pump stations with (4) 125-hp and (1) 50-hp VFD pumps each, reservoir management system, grading and site improvements, access road, 1,000 LF of 20-inch domestic water pipeline, 1,000 LF of 24-inch recycled water pipeline, 1,000 LF of 24-inch storm drain, site piping, drains, and vaults.

Feasibility Study for Anaheim Lake – Warner Basin Pipeline | Orange County Water District, Fountain Valley, CA
Prepared study with extensive economic analysis of alternate pumping configurations, pipeline alignments, relining alternatives and pipeline sizes for a large diameter waterline and low head high volume pumps. The purpose of the project was to transfer an additional 100-cfs of captured runoff from the Santa Ana River Lakes Warner Basin to Anaheim Lake, Miller Basin and Kraemer Basin. Pipeline alternatives included new large diameter steel pipe, or tunneling as well as rehabilitation of existing pipes to increase capacity. Pump station alternatives included vertical mixed flow or propeller pumps as well as inclined shaft pumps on basin banks. Recommended facilities included four 250-hp pumps and a mile of 48-inch steel pipeline.

EDUCATION
BS & MS, Civil Engineering,
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute,
Troy, NY
MBA, Business Administration,
Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA

LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS
Professional Civil Engineer,
CA No. 30778
Professional Mechanical Engineer,
CA No. 21533
Professional Civil Engineer,
AZ No. 15704

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Water Works Association
(AWWA)
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PARASTO AZAMI, PE

TASK ORDER MANAGER
Ms. Azami has 10 years of experience in water and wastewater engineering design delivering designs in the areas of gravity sewer, force main, water conveyance systems, pump stations, rehabilitation, and engineering estimates. Her experience includes multiple, complex large pipeline design projects.

Marriott Pipeline | South Coast Water District, Dana Point, CA Project Manager and Design Lead for the design of new 12-inch water main via open trench and trenchless installation in the vicinity of the Laguna Cliffs Marriott in the City of Dana Point.

Circula Panorama Pipeline Replacement | East Orange County Water District, Orange, CA Project Manager for preliminary and final design of 4,000 feet of new 12-inch waterlines and three pressure reducing facilities. Major tasks included alternative analysis, utilities research, and development of a plan and profile, coordination with County for Traffic and pavement replacement requirements.

Hollywood Beach & Roosevelt Waterline Replacement | Channel Islands Beach Community Services District, Channel Islands Harbor, CA
Project Manager and Design Lead for replacement of an existing potable water line located within private easements and transferring customer services to new pipeline.

Recycled Water Conveyance Pipeline | Pleasant Valley County Water District, Ventura County, CA Design Lead for preliminary and final design of 8,000 feet of 18-inch pipeline in Ventura County. The effort included HDD installation underneath the red-line channel, environmental permitting, and coordinating with jurisdiction agencies.

Orange Knoll PRV and Brae Glen Pipeline | East Orange County Water District (EOCWD), North Tustin, CA
Project Manager and Design Lead for design of new pressure reducing facility and new water line to abandon existing pipe in easement. Project included site visit, preliminary and final design, specifications, stakeholder coordination and community outreach.

Serrano Creek Raw Waterline Replacement | Irvine Ranch Water District, Irvine, CA Design Lead for design of new 8-inch raw water line, with over 100 feet of trenchless/ tunneling pipe. Tasks included identifying optimum alignment, coordinating with utility and jurisdiction agencies, preparing plans, specifications, cost estimates and construction schedules.

Morena Pump Station and Conveyance System (Pure Water) | City of San Diego, CA Design Engineer for design of over 11 miles of 48-inch Force main and 30-inch Brine line to convey sewer from Morena pump station to North City Pure Water Facility and producing 15 MGD of purified drinking water. Major tasks included hydraulic analysis, steel pipe calculations (AWWA M-11), construction plans and Specifications, and pressure reducing facility (PRV).

Emergency Water Interconnects & Pressure Reducing Station | City of Thousand Oaks, CA Design Lead for final design for two emergency potable water interconnects between the City of Thousand Oaks and American Water and two reducing facilities. The interconnects include control valves, pressure relief valve, drain connections, meter, below grade vaults and associated appurtenances. As part of the project, evaluated multiple locations and alignments, coordinated with both agencies to obtain design requirements, and coordinated with surveying and pot-holing subconsultants.

EDUCATION
MS, Civil Engineering, Project
Management Certification,
University of California, Irvine, CA
BS, Mechanical Engineering,
University of Tabriz, Iran

LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS
Professional Civil Engineer,
CA No. 91468

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Society of Civil Engineers
(ASCE)
Association of Women in Water,
Energy & Environment (AWWEE)
UCI-CEE Affiliates (Program
Committee Chair)
Women in Water (OC Chapter)
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KEVIN SALEH, PE

TASK ORDER MANAGER
Mr. Saleh has over two decades of experience as a civil engineer. His professional experience includes planning, design, construction management, and construction support services for various public works projects, with specific areas of practice in water and wastewater. His relevant experience includes water distribution and treatment facilities, pumping facilities, treatment plant projects/processes, reservoirs, pressure reducing, and surge facilities. Wastewater projects include conveyance systems, pumping stations, and treatment plant projects and processes.

Beverly Manor Reservoir Repair | Orange County, CA
Project Engineer responsible for preparing plans and specifications for reservoir lining replacement and installing a new Aluminum cover. The project required modifications to the reservoir’s structure by adding concrete columns and/or relocating some other columns to support the roof structure.

Orange/Western Regional Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation | Orange County, CA QA/QC Engineer. Responsible for reviewing the plans and specs for quality assurance prior to submittal to the client. The design included providing engineering design services for the rehabilitation of four sewer reaches and one pump station in Anaheim, Long Beach, Seal Beach, Cypress, Buena Park, and Los Alamitos; a total of 84,000 linear feet of sewer line, a utility survey and research; surveying and mapping; a pipeline rehabilitation analysis; preparation of cost estimates and calculations; modeling in Civil 3D; and preparation of technical memoranda and reports, contract drawings and details, and contract specifications.

Downtown Anaheim Recycled Water Expansion Design-Build Project | Orange County, CA Project Manager responsible for design for the design-build effort in conjunction with Arnaz Engineering for a new pump and tank system to replace the existing irrigation pump supply system. The new system is designed to store (on-site) recycled water generated in WRDF and to irrigate Pearson Park. The new 75,000-gallon tank and pumping system is connected to the park’s irrigation system.

Hidden Canyon Pump Station Upgrades | City of Anaheim, CA Project Engineer responsible for the preparation of a Preliminary Design Report and final design for the Hidden Canyon Pump Station expansion project. The project included the design of new vertical turbine pumps and piping for upgrading the Zone 1120 pumping capacity to 4,000 gpm and replacement of the Zone 1320 horizontal split case pumps, the design of an observation manhole with measurement instrumentation, building modifications, 750kW generator, and generator building, fuel tank enclosure, and pressure relief station for Zone 1320 and a pressure reducing/pressure sustaining station for Zone 1120, as well as site and landscaping design. Mr. Saleh was also responsible for providing engineering services during construction, including reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, and attending bi-weekly construction progress meetings with the City representatives and the contractor.

Signal Hill Pipeline and Pump Station | Signal Hill, CA Assistant Project Manager responsible for overseeing the design and preparation of project specifications. The project included preparing plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates for recycled water improvements to View Park. Proposed by the City of Signal Hill, these improvements consist of approximately 6,300 feet of 6-inch pipeline and a new pump station to deliver 40 acre-feet annually to the park. Provided design services in two phases. The first phase of design, already completed, requires an irrigation supply of 17 gallons per minute and a pressure of 60 psi at the intersection of Cherry Avenue and Burnett Street. The project also required conducting a feasibility study and a pipe alignment study to determine the best location for the proposed pump station.

EDUCATION
BS, Civil Engineering,
University of Tabriz, Iran
Computer Programming/System
Analysis, Seneca Polytechnic,
Toronto, Canada
Project Management Certification,
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS
Professional Civil Engineer,
CA No. 90535
Professional Civil Engineer,
MD No. 36759

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Membrane Technology
Association (AMTA)
Water Environment Federation
(WEF)

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RELEVANT PROJECTS
MKN delivered an emergency design project and cost-saving approach within 3 weeks from Notice to Proceed.

Rendering of the two new steel tanks designed
by MKN in Laguna Beach.

SECTION 2.e
On-Call for South Coast
Water District
Dana Point, CA
OWNER:

South Coast Water District
KEY PERSONNEL:

Ryan Gallagher, PE; Safa Kamangar, PE; Gerry Green, PE; Josh Nord, PE; Michael Nunley, PE; Joseph Reichmuth, PE; Jon Hanlon, PE, AMPP; Parasto Azami, PE
DURATION/KEY MILESTONES:

Started in January 2020 - Ongoing
CLIENT CONTACT:

Taryn Kjolsing | Engineering Manager
31592 West Street
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
949.541.1327; [email protected]
South Coast Water District selected MKN to serve as one of five firms on the District’s multi-year On-Call contract. MKN has been executing projects both under this contract and stand-alone contracts. Several relevant projects to the City are noted below:
• Via California Pipeline Rehabilitation. An emergency
project that included replacement of an existing 10-inch AC pipeline and lining of the 16-inch casing for a failed pipe crossing the 5 Freeway. MKN delivered the design within three weeks of Notice to Proceed, and delivered a cost
saving approach that utilized readily available Certa-Lok restrained joint PVC in lieu of the District standard of fusible PVC.
• Development Review. As part of the On-Call contract,
MKN has completed two task orders requiring review of
plans submitted by vendors requesting to utilize District infrastructure for telecommunications.
• Lift Station Condition Assessment. MKN completed a
condition assessment of 12 lift stations, including a pump efficiency and wet well capacity assessment. MKN
identified 175 improvement/rehabilitation projects and
prepared a 5-year implementation plan in close
collaboration with District operations and engineering staff. • Reservoirs 2B/3B Replacement. MKN completed a
feasibility study for replacement of Reservoirs 2B and 3B.

The project was completed on schedule and below budget.

The project included hydraulic modeling, alternatives
evaluation, cost estimating, constraints analysis,
environmental and geotechnical evaluation and conceptual design. MKN also completed design of the selected
alternative (two 100,000 gallon steel tanks).
• Marriott Pipeline. MKN is providing design services for a 12-inch water main approximately 1,500 feet in length
located in Dana Point in the vicinity of the Laguna Cliffs Marriott.
• LS 13 and 14 Stairs. MKN completed the design for
replacement of stairs and guardrails at the District’s Lift Stations No. 13 and 14.

PROJECT DETAILS
RELEVANCE TO CITY:

1. Similar projects such as modeling
and potable reuse

2. Similar On-Call Structure

3. Same Key Team Members

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

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On-Call for City of
Newport Beach
Newport Beach, CA
OWNER:

City of Newport Beach
KEY PERSONNEL:

Ryan Gallagher, PE; Safa Kamangar, PE; Joseph Reichmuth, PE; Ivy Sanders, PE
DURATION/KEY MILESTONES:

Started in January 2022 - Ongoing
CLIENT CONTACT:

Mike Sinacori | Assistant City Engineer
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949.644.3342; [email protected]

PROJECT DETAILS
MKN was selected for the City of Newport Beach On-Call in 2022 and has performed a series of task orders supporting various water supply planning and rehabilitation projects.

The task orders received to date include the following:
• Well Siting Study. MKN performed a well siting study for a new water production well. The siting study included
development of siting criteria and constraints,
infrastructure analysis, site specific evaluations and
preparation of recommended well locations.
• Surge Analysis. MKN performed a surge analysis to
identify potential mitigation measures to protect aging infrastructure.
• Cortland PRV. To abandon an existing pipeline within a private easement that had reached the end of its useful life, MKN conducted a hydraulic analysis to develop a new PRV to ensure adequate fire flow for the affected zone. • 16th Street Constructability Review. MKN performed a
peer review of a pump station rehabilitation project. MKN identified opportunities to minimize potential for change orders, improve constructability and optimize the design. • Shore Cliffs Regulating Stations. MKN designed two new PRV stations for the Shore Cliffs area.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION
RELEVANCE TO CITY:

1. Similar projects such as hydraulic modeling,
constructibility reviews and PRVs

2. Similar On-Call Structure

3. Same Key Team Members
On-Call for East Orange
County Water District
Orange County (Various Cities), CA
OWNER:

East Orange County Water District
KEY PERSONNEL:

Ryan Gallagher, PE; Safa Kamangar, PE; Parasto Azami, PE; Josh Nord, PE
DURATION/KEY MILESTONES:

Started in January 2021 - Ongoing
CLIENT CONTACT:

David Youngblood, PE | General Manager
185 N McPherson Rd
Orange, CA 92869
714.538.5815; [email protected]

PROJECT DETAILS
MKN has been providing as-needed engineering services to East Orange County Water District through various contracts since 2021. The task orders received to date include the following:
• Barrett Pump Station Replacement. MKN designed a new
pump station to replace an existing station that had
reached the end of its useful life.
• Water and Sewer Standards Update. MKN completed an
update to the District’s water and sewer standards.
• Zone 3 to 2 Conversion. MKN designed a new pipeline to replace existing piping that reached the end of its useful life. The project also included new distribution system and customer PRVs.
• Brae Glen Pipeline. Design of new pipeline and
abandonment of existing pipeline in private easement.
• Orange Knoll PRV. Design of new PRV and abandonment
of existing pipeline in private easement.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION
RELEVANCE TO CITY:

1. Similar projects such as PRVs and pipeline
replacement

2. Similar On-Call Structure

3. Same Key Team Members

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MKN Experience - Lift Stations
MKN is an industry leader in the planning, design, rehabilitation and inspection services for lift stations in Central and Southern California. MKN’s team has delivered over 300+ miles of pipeline, covering every aspect of pipeline development including conceptual planning, hydraulic modeling, alternatives analysis, condition assessment, detailed design and construction management. The following tables provide samples of our lift station and pipeline experience, including over 80 lift stations and 300+ miles of pipeline.

Project Name Client Condition Assessment
Constructability Review
Rehabilitation
Preliminary Design
Final Design
Construction Management
Arantine Hills Lift Station Construction Corona, City of √ √ Smith/Rincon Lift Station Design Corona, City of √ √
LS Condition Asssessment (7 stations) Emerald Bay Services District √ √ Belgrave Lift Station Design Garden Grove Sanitation District √ √ Algonquin Lift Station Construction Huntington Beach, City of √ √ Saybrook Lane Lift Station Replacement Huntington Beach, City of √ √ √ SD 03 Lift Station Design Long Beach, City of √ √
Paseo de Valencia LS Rehabilitation Moulton Niguel Water District √ √ √ √ Palomino Park Lift Station Design Norco, City of √ √
Harbor, Roja, and Pilgrim Creek LS Rehab Oceanside, City of √ √ √ Seal Beach Lift Station Replacement Orange County Sanitation District √ Pierce St & Wood Rd LS Assessment Riverside, City of √
LS Condition Assessment (12 stations) South Coast Water District √ Meriidian Lift Station Replacement San Bernadino MWD √ √ Azusa Avenue LS Rehabilitation West Covina, City of √ √ √ MKN is currently designing
the first OverWatch Direct
In-Line Lift Station in
California.

Design-Build Lift Station,
Cal Poly SLO
On-Call for SCWD Via California
Replacement,
South Coast Water District
Lift Station No. 2 Replacement,
City of Atascadero
Client Project Name Diameter
(inches) Material Length (LF)
Antelope Valley/East Kern WA 95th Street East PS/Turnout 20 Steel 500 Antelope Valley/East Kern WA South Feeder Parallel Pipeline 24, 36, 48 Steel 34,320 Arvin CSD Arvin RW Disposal Pipeline 18 PVC 18,480
Casitas MWD Pipeline Loading Evaluation 33 Steel NA
Casitas MWD West Ojai Pipeline Project 8 PVC 5,600
Cayucos Sanitary District Sewer Pipeline Improvements 8 PVC 3,500 Cayucos Sanitary District Toro Creek Bridge Pipeline Rehab 8 PVC 100 City of Arroyo Grande Fair Oaks Waterline Replacement Project 8 PVC 2,025 City of Modesto Ninth Street Storm Drain Replacement 24-96 RCP/CIP 52,800 City of San Luis Obispo Highland Waterline Replacement 24 DIP 165 East Niles CSD Pioneer Pipeline Project 12 PVC 1,400
East Niles CSD Morning and 178 Intertie 20 Steel 1,320
Gunner Ranch Wastewater Improvements 27, 30 PVC 21,120
Kern County Water Agency Northwest Feeder PS & Pipeline 42 Steel 21,120 Lakeside Union SD LUSD Connection to Bakersfield 16 PVC 15,500 Las Virgenes MWD Westlake Reservoir 30, 36 Steel 2,200
Monterey County WRA Salinas River Diversion Facility 20, 30 WSP, DIP 10,560 Municipality of Jeddah Urgent Works Storm Drainage Program 18-96 RCP/CIP 100+ miles ND State Water Commission Devils Lake Emergency Outlet 30, 54 Steel, HDPE 3,500 ND State Water Commission Southwest Pipeline Project and PS 24, 30 Steel 448,800 Nipomo CSD Branch St Water Improvements 8 PVC 2,100
Nipomo CSD Joshua Road Booster Pump Station 24 PVC 27,000 North of the River MWD Highland Park Improvement 8, 12 PVC 27,000 SLO County Food Control Nacimiento Water Pipeline 18-36 PVC, DIP 264,000 South Coast Water District Via California Replacement 10 PVC 500 Ventura County Potable Pipeline Project 12 PVC 20,000
Water Replenishment District 208th Street Pipelines 14, 24, 36 HDPE 2,400 Water Replenishment District GRIP Conveyance Alternatives Analysis 42 Steel 25,000 Water Replenishment District Brine Pipeline 16 HDPE 2,000 West Basin MWD Palos Verdes Pipeline 10, 12 PVC 16,000
MKN Experience - Pipelines

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Client Name South Coast Water District Telephone 949.541.1327 Client Contact Taryn Kjolsing | Engineering Manager Email [email protected] Street Address 131592 West Street City, State, Zip Code Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Client Name Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency Telephone 661.513.1277 Client Contact Jason Yim | Principal Engineer Email [email protected] Street Address 26515 Summit Circle City, State, Zip Code Santa Clarita, CA 91350 Client Name East Orange County Water District Telephone 714.538.5815 Client Contact Jeff Smyth, PE | Engineering Manager Email [email protected] Street Address 185 N. McPherson Road City, State, Zip Code Orange, CA 92618 Client Name Water Replenishment District of Southern
California Telephone 562.275.4246
Client Contact Phuong Watson, PE | Project Manager Email [email protected] Street Address 4040 Paramount Blvd. City, State, Zip Code Lakewood, CA 90712 Client Name Western Municipal Water District Telephone 951.571.7232 Client Contact Sonia Huff | Deputy Director of Engineering Email [email protected] Street Address 14205 Meridian Parkway City, State, Zip Code Riverside, CA 92518

REFERENCES
SECTION 2.f

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UNDERSTANDING OF AND PROPOSED

APPROACH TO THE RFQ SCOPE OF WORK
Pipeline Improvements (Water,
Recycled Water and Sewer)
The approach to pipeline design can vary significantly
depending on the type of facility improvement and the
project’s complexity. However, there are several common factors that must be addressed for a successful design and for project constructability. A brief discussion of those factors is presented here.

Survey and Data Collection
The horizontal and vertical control is the backbone of any successful pipeline project. The placement of control point locations is carefully evaluated to refine control point locations to better serve a project and make the working conditions safe for the field staff. Previous work of this nature for various agencies throughout Southern California affords us the ability to provide control that agencies desire that will last the duration of the project without overburdening the project with unnecessary fees and time.

Safety and Traffic Control
We will consider construction safety concerns during
the design to ensure that developed plans can be safely constructed and to ensure a safe parkway environment at all times. For pipeline construction on major arterial streets that pose significant safety issues, we highly recommend developing traffic control plans.

Public Impact
Construction of most new pipelines can significantly impact the public convenience and safety. It is incumbent upon the design team to work with the City to minimize public impacts in terms of the proposed improvements, the schedule, the phasing and anticipated traffic detour plans.

Industry Standards
The MKN team has a broad knowledge of industry standards and federal and local government requirements and will
implement these requirements and recommendations,
including, but not limited to the Division of Drinking Water (DDW), American Water Work Association (AWWA), California Water Environment Association (CWEA) and the Greenbook
Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction.

Design criteria such as separation requirements between water pipe and other pipelines will be considered and plans will be developed accordingly. We will coordinate design considerations with the City to ensure compliance with your requirements.

Pipe Installation
The MKN team will make sure that all pipes are being
designed with access points, proper gaskets, fitting restraints or flange systems, and that the design follows the City’s general requirements and approved list of materials and vendors.

Pipe Relining
The MKN team has extensive experience with sewer and
water pipe relining projects. We have developed a design calculation Smartsheet to calculate liner thickness for the CIPP process based on “ASTM F1216-09 Standard Practice
for Rehabilitation of Existing Pipelines and Conduits by the Inversion and Curing of a Resin-Impregnated,” which has been successfully used in the City of Corona, City of Villa Park, and Laguna Beach County Water District Projects.

Corrosion Protection
The objective will be to determine the condition of
facilities related to corrosion factors. Where appropriate, consideration will be given to the following:
• Existing and operational condition of the corrosion
monitoring test stations.
• Obtain soil resistivity measurements to confirm soil
corrosivity and hence future corrosion risk to the water pipeline systems.
• Obtain pipe-to-soil measurements to confirm active
corrosion as well as whether cathodic protection
systems are operating properly.
• Evaluate the presence of any stray DC currents from
foreign sources (i.e. foreign pipeline crossings, DC
power sources) which may affect current and future
pipeline rates of corrosion.
• Conduct pipeline electrical continuity testing in order to verify whether the pipelines are equipped for future
cathodic protection upgrades.
• Conduct cathodic protection current requirement
testing in order to verify the amount of current needed to achieve acceptable levels of cathodic protection in
accordance with applicable AMPP International criteria. • Preparation of a final survey report to reflect findings, conclusions and recommendations with respect to the
existing operational condition of all the test stations, soil corrosivity, active pipeline corrosion, future corrosion risk, dielectric pipe isolation, cathodic protection current requirements, prioritized recommendations and cost

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SECTION 4

ESTIMATED COSTS
estimates in accordance with the report
recommendations.

Preliminary Design
The MKN team will coordinate with City staff and also will perform adequate site visit and field reconnaissance to establish design criteria, verify pipeline alignments and sizes.

MKN will conduct a field walk to determine potential design and construction conflicts and verify field topography data.

Tasks will include but not be limited to:
• Preliminary design drawings shall identify all existing improvements including but not limited to drainage
structures, fire hydrants, utility facilities, landscaping, signs, street lights, fences, walls, etc., and other
appurtenant improvements in the project areas.
• The preliminary design drawing will contain all existing utilities and facilities and will be based on all data
provided by the City, utility agencies, and our
preliminary field review to verify existing conditions.

Utility conflicts and construction constraints will be
identified.
• Design considerations will be to avoid public and utility impacts, provide adequate and easy future maintenance
access, and consider construction aspects such as
traffic control, staging area, and public access during construction.
• Restrain lengths will be calculated if necessary, and restrained joints and/or thrust blocks will be identified on the plans.
• Where water main is not in compliance with DDW
requirements, we will prepare a plan view and/or cross
sectional view (if necessary) showing alternative
construction. The plan view shall include separation
distance and the cross-sectional view shall include
horizontal and vertical clearances.
• We will assist the City in preparing and processing
DDW waiver requests as necessary to complete the
project.
• We will also notify utility owners by submitting
preliminary construction drawings for review, comment
and to coordinate the resolution of identified conflicts.

Final Design
The MKN team will prepare a construction package
consisting of plans and specifications for the construction of pipeline projects. The package of drawings will include a Title Sheet, General Notes, Details, and Plan and Profile sheets of the proposed pipeline and construction details such as connection details, utility crossing details, trench details, and service or fire hydrant details, as necessary for a complete and constructible package. Where standard drawings are
available, we will refer to such drawings in the plans and will avoid creating specific details.

Comments from the preliminary submittal will be addressed in the final design drawing submittals. The Final Engineering Design submittals will also include technical specifications and a bid schedule, quantities and cost estimate. We will provide required engineering calculations to support
design drawings. MKN also specializes in the Construction Management of various public works projects. Our
Construction Management Department will provide a
constructability review of the plans. This will ensure the constructability of design drawings with valuable input from the field crew.

As requested in the City’s RFQ under Section 4 of “Content of Responses,” MKN’s detailed hourly rate schedule has been separately uploaded to Cost File in PlanetBids.

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ESTIMATED COSTS

DIRECT PROJECT EXPENSES
Outside Reproduction Cost + 10%
Subcontracted or Subconsultant Services Cost + 10%
Travel & Subsistence (other than mileage) Cost
Auto Mileage Current IRS Rate

CATEGORY POSITION HOURLY RATE
Communications
and
Administrative
Administrative Assistant $115
Strategic Communications Coordinator $125
Strategic Communications Specialist $167
Designers and
Technicians
CAD Technician I $152
CAD Design Technician II $173
Senior Designer $187
Planning
GIS Specialist $183
Planner I $200
Planner II $227
Senior Planner $245
Engineers
Engineering Technician $125
Assistant Engineer I $166
Assistant Engineer II $186
Project Engineer I $200
Project Engineer II $218
Senior Engineer I $237
Senior Engineer II $250
Senior Engineer III $265
Principal Engineer $290
Project
Management
Project Manager $255
Senior Project Manager $265
Project Director $310
Senior Project Director $330
Construction
Management
Services
Scheduler $170
Construction Inspector $190
Assistant Resident Engineer $190
Resident Engineer $202
Construction Manager $220
Principal Construction Manager $259

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Exhibit “B”
InsuranceSpecifications

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EXHIBIT “B”

CONSULTANT shall maintain professional liability insurance that covers the services to □
□
□
□

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CITY reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time.

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policies. Coverage available to the additional insured shall be primary and noncontributory.

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4. PERFORMANCE
CONSULTANT shall at all times faithfully, competently, and to the best of his/her/its ability, experience, and talent perform all tasks described herein.

The City Manager shall be authorized to act on CITY’S behalf and to execute all necessary documents that enlarge the tasks to be performed or change

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CONSULTANT's compensation, subject to Section 6 hereof.

2.36.110 must be obtained from the City Council.

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CITY CONSULTANT
City of Fountain Valley
10200 Slater Avenue
Fountain Valley, California 92708
Attention: City Clerk

22. ASSIGNMENT
CONSULTANT shall not assign the performance of this AGREEMENT, nor

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lN WtTNESS WHEREOF. the parties hereto have caused this AGREEMENT to be executed the day and year first above written.

CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY
Ted Bui, Mayor
ATTEST:

Rick Miller, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:

HARPER & BURNS LLP
Attorneys for the City
Approved as to Content:

Scott Smith, Direct~ Works

CONSULTANT
Typed Name
President/ Project Manager
Title
Corporate sea I ( or attach Notary
acknowledgment)

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Exhibit “A”
Scope of Services
And Payment Terms

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City of Fountain Valley
Statement of Qualifications
As-Needed Utility Design Services
Request for Qualifications # 24.009
JIG Consultants
318 West Katella Avenue, Suite A
Orange, CA 92867
August 22, 2024

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318 West Katella Ave, Suite A
Orange, CA 92867
Office (714) 978.4407
Fax (714) 908.4654
www.jigconsultants.com
August 22, 2024
Amanda McCall
Management Analyst / Purchasing Officer
City of Fountain Valley
10200 Slater Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Subject: Statement of Qualifications for As-Needed Utility Design Services RFQ No. 24.009
Dear Ms. McCall:

JIG Consultants (JIG) is pleased with this opportunity to submit our Statement of Qualifications for AsNeeded Utility Design Services. JIG ‘s professional staff has a combined experience of nearly 150 years in the engineering design of domestic water, recycled water, and wastewater infrastructures. JIG’s list of outstanding clients includes neighboring cities such as Anaheim, Garden Grove, Buena Park, and Fullerton.

Table 1 of the proposal is a list of current On-Call Engineering Contracts with local agencies. These On-Call contracts have resulted in a multitude of task orders, all of which has been successfully completed on schedule and on budget.

JIG will be supported by several subconsultants, experts in their respective fields, that we have established working relationships with. Subconsultants will be assigned based on specific task order requirements. We invite the City to review our qualifications as well as our subconsultants.

An engineering approach is provided specific to the following: 1) Planning Studies and Alternatives Analyses, 2) Water Pipeline Engineering Design, and 3) Sewer Main Structural Repairs and Improvements.

We look forward to working with your staff on future task orders under this partnership. If we can be of any further assistance or if you have questions regarding the Statement of Qualifications, please contact our office at the phone number listed below.

Sincerely,

JIG CONSULTANTS
Joseph Gutierrez, PE, PMP
President / Project Manager
Enc.

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JIG CONSULTANTS City of Fountain Valley | Statement of Qualifications for As-Needed Utility Design Services i Cover Letter
Section 1: Firm Qualifications
A. Firm Experience
B. Relevant Project Experience and References
C. Current As-Needed Engineering Contracts
Section 2: Project Team Experience
A. Organization Chart
B. Key Staff Overview
Section 3: Understanding and Approach
A. Project Understanding
B. As-Needed Design Services Approach
Section 4: Resumes
Section 5: Estimated Costs
JIG Consultants’ Hourly Rate Schedule (Sent separately via Planet Bids) Table of Contents
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JIG CONSULTANTS City of Fountain Valley | Statement of Qualifications for As-Needed Utility Design Services 1 Firm Experience
JIG Consultants (JIG) is a civil engineering firm established in 2015 as an S Corporation. We provide consulting services to public agencies, special districts, and the private sector. Our team has extensive experience in sewer line rehabilitation, sewer manhole rehabilitation, water main replacement, drainage facility improvements, water reservoir facility improvements, and pump stations. JIG specializes in delivering high-quality engineering services with a focus on client management, team collaboration, and innovative solutions. Our area of expertise includes the design of water and wastewater infrastructures, construction management, and staff augmentation.

JIG has a team of 12 employees capable of handling both small assignments and large, complex projects.

All work is performed by engineering staff based in the City of Orange and managed by experienced professional engineers and construction managers. JIG has a unique management structure with an emphasis on cost-controlled and efficient service.

JIG operates the business in a manner atypical of other engineering companies. Our engineering strength lies not in the number of professional engineers on staff, but in the quality of our work and the time and commitment we dedicate to our clients. This is evident from statements previously made by our clients, some of which are as follows:
“JIG has been doing a great job on the Ranspot and Peeler Waterline Replacement Project. The project manager on this design effort is extremely responsive and easy to work with.”
- Nelson Nuezca, Project Manager - Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District “JIG has provided outstanding engineering and construction management services for the City of Garden Grove on the following projects; Magnolia Reservoir and Booster Pump Station Rehabilitation, West Haven Reservoir Rehabilitation. JIG exhibits a high level of responsiveness to the needs of their client and is quick to address issues that arise during construction. In addressing issues, they provide and research all possible solutions that best suit the client's needs.”
- Robert Bermudez, Water Operations Manager - City of Garden Grove “For the valve condition assessment, I appreciated JIG’s effort to help exercise the valves to determine if they needed replacement. I have never worked with engineers that would make that extra effort. Good job!”
- Mike Widgery, Senior Building Inspector - University of California Irvine “This is an outstanding set of drawings and a complete package with excellent responsiveness to comments on the previous set.”
- Fred Bockmiller, Division 1 Board of Director – Mesa Water District “JIG has provided IRWD valuable expertise on multiple complex projects. Their knowledge, reliability, and responsiveness has been of great help to our engineers and project managers.” - Willie James, Associate Engineer – Irvine Ranch Water District JIG has the staff available to manage a wide range of projects, both large and small. Our team members are professional and united in their commitment to delivering quality products to clients at reasonable rates.

We consistently respond to the needs and concerns of client project managers and engineers. Our work is performed with a focus on ensuring that projects are completed successfully, on time, and within budget.

JIG ‘s professional staff has nearly 150 years of combined experience in preparing engineering design plans and specifications. Many of the projects awarded to JIG have involved both design and construction Section 1 – Firm Qualifications
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JIG CONSULTANTS City of Fountain Valley | Statement of Qualifications for As-Needed Utility Design Services 2 management services, enabling smooth and efficient project execution from start to finish. Notably, many of our staff have a long history of working together at previous engineering firms, ensuring excellent coordination among team members. JIG’s outstanding list of clients includes neighboring cities such as Anaheim, Buena Park, Garden Grove, Long Beach, and Fullerton.

RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE AND REFERENCES
The following pages highlight our relevant company experience with projects similar in nature to those anticipated for this SOQ. Each project experience includes client contact information. We encourage the City to reach out to our references to discuss our qualifications and expertise in the services proposed for this endeavor.

Project Experience – Pump Stations, Reservoirs and Flow Control Facilities The following are typical pump station, reservoir, and flow control facility projects that JIG has successfully completed for local agencies.

Dove Canyon and Robinson Ranch Recycled Water Pump Station Trabuco Canyon Water District
TCWD owns and operates the Robinson Ranch Wastewater Treatment Plant (RRWTP). RRWWTP treats effluent used as reclaimed water for two areas; Dove Canyon and Robinson Ranch. Both areas are closed systems and treated as separate recycled water zones.

The various components of TCWD’s reclaimed water system were constructed as separate improvements to serve multiple developments at different time periods. The Robinson Ranch Irrigation Pump Station was constructed as an addon to the Dove Canyon Irrigation Pump Station. Therefore, the pumping systems were not efficient in their operations with uncommon pump sizes.

JIG was contracted by Trabuco Canyon Water District to prepare a Preliminary Design Report for replacing two existing irrigation pump stations that served TCWD’s recycled water customers. The PDR provided recommendations for improvements, site alternatives with analysis, hydraulic calculations, and operating conditions. The report also provided recommendations for future recycled water system expansion.

The PDR was used as a guideline
for the final design and included
the following:
 Hydraulic analysis of recycled
water pumping system with
profile
 Development of alternatives
for replacement of the two
pumping systems
 Facility layout of the different
alternatives
 Cost estimates of the different
alternatives
 Comparison of alternatives with a recommendation
 Design and construction schedule based on the recommended alternative  Summary of pump station operations

CLIENT REFERENCE
Trabuco Canyon Water District
Lorrie Lausten, PE
District Engineer
32003 Dove Canyon Drive
Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
(949) 858-3025
[email protected]

TEAM MEMBERS
Joseph Gutierrez, PE, PMP
Project Manager – 33 years
Nancy Heim, PE
Project Engineer – 52 years
Matthew McCormac, EIT
Senior Civil Designer – 7 years
Katelyn Nguyen
Utility Research – 9 years

TIMELINE
2018 to 2019
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JIG CONSULTANTS City of Fountain Valley | Statement of Qualifications for As-Needed Utility Design Services 3 Dimension Water Treatment Plant - Settling Tank Replacement Trabuco Canyon Water District
The Dimension Water Treatment Plant (DWTP) is a surface water treatment plant which primarily treats imported raw surface water from Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and from local water from Irvine Lake. The DWTP produces high-quality potable water with a nominal capacity of 6 cfs. The DWTP consists of pretreatment facilities, contact clarifiers, gravity tri-media filters, and post-treatment facilities. Other facilities necessary for plant operation include a final effluent clear well and pump station, flushing and filter backwash system, process monitoring instrumentation and control centers.

DWTP was upgraded multiple times since its inception. The filtration and backwash equipment have been retrofitted and relocated on several occasions.

Trabuco Canyon Water District experienced excessive corrosion and leakage on one of the two existing 42,000-gallon backwash settling tanks.

JIG was contracted to prepare a preliminary design study to replace the two 42,000-gallon tanks. The study developed several alternatives including replacing with polyethylene tanks, bolted steel tanks, and fiberglass reinforced plastic tanks. The recommended alternative was to demolish the two 42,000- gallon tanks and replace with one 100,000-gallon bolted steel tank.

Upon completion of the Preliminary Design Report, JIG continued its effort with final design plans and specifications for construction of the 100,000-gallon bolted steel tank. Final design included construction of a ring footing, steel tank components, overflow piping, inlet/outlet piping, seismic accessories, manway, and access ladder. The plans also included demolition of existing facilities, and miscellaneous site improvements.

CLIENT REFERENCE
Trabuco Canyon Water District
Lorrie Lausten, PE
District Engineer
32003 Dove Canyon Drive
Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
(949) 858-3025

TEAM MEMBERS
Joseph Gutierrez, PE, PMP
Project Manager - 33
Nancy Heim, PE
Project Engineer – 52 years
Matthew McCormac, EIT
Senior Civil Designer – 7 years
Katelyn Nguyen
Utility Research – 9 years
Matt Tomanek
T2 Utility Engineers
Utility Potholing

TIMELINE
2021 to 2022
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4 Needed Utility Design Services - Statement of Qualifications for As | Fountain Valley City of CONSULTANTS JIG Project Experience – Water Pipeline Design
The following are typical water pipeline design projects that JIG was involved in within the last five years.

State Street Pipeline Replacement
Monte Vista Water District
On an annual basis, Monte Vista Water District (MVWD) improves upon its infrastructures by replacing older and undersized waterlines. MVWD committed to replacing over 18,000 lineal feet of waterlines as part of its 2021/2022 Capital Improvement Program. These waterline replacements were mostly in the public right-of-way in the cities of Montclair and Ontario.

JIG was contracted for engineering design and preparation of construction documents for these waterline improvements. The waterline improvements were at various locations and described as follows:

Replacement of 6,900 lf of existing 12” cast iron waterline with 12” PVC at  tate Street from Ramona Avenue to Vernon Avenue. The alignment travels S under two bridge overpass structures at Monte Vista Avenue and Central Avenue. The two overpass structures are owned and maintained by the City of Montclair.

Replacement of 600 lf of existing 6” steel waterline with 8” PVC inside an  alley north of Mission Boulevard.

Replacement of 750 lf of existing 6” waterline with 8” PVC on Stallion  Avenue from State Street heading south.

Replacement of 1,050 lf of existing 4” and 6” waterlines with 8” PVC on  Rose Avenue from alley to State Street.

Replacement of 1,250 lf of existing 6” waterline with 8” PVC on Grand  Avenue from Mission Boulevard to State Street.

Replacement of 1,300 lf of existing 6” waterline with 8” PVC on Vernon  Avenue from Mission Boulevard to State Street.

Replacement of 1,050 lf of existing 6” waterline with 8” PVC on Bolton  venue from Greenwood Avenue to Clair Street. A
Replacement of 1,650 lf of existing 6” waterline with 8” PVC on Greenwood  Avenue from Grand Avenue to Clair Street.

Replacement of 1,050 lf of 
existing 6” waterline with 8” PVC
on Silicon Avenue from Holt
Avenue to cul-de-sac.

Replacement of 1,300 lf of existing 6” waterline with 8”  PVC on Canoga Street from Helena Avenue to Monte Vista
Avenue.

Replacement of 1,000 lf of existing 6” waterline with 8”  PVC on Rudisill Street from Mills Avenue to Amherst
Avenue.

The project also included improvements at the State Street Metering Facility. The improvements included aboveground cross connections between the 24-inch waterline on Benson Avenue, the 30-inch Ramona Feeder, and the 16-inch waterline on State Street from Reservoir 16. The cross connections were aboveground ductile iron assemblies with Cla-Valve pressure reducing/sustaining valves and magnetic flow meters.

CLIENT REFERENCE
Monte Vista Water District
Hilton Saenz
Maintenance Superintendent
10575 Central Avenue
Monclair, CA 91763
(909) 267-2112
[email protected]

TEAM MEMBERS
Joseph Gutierrez, PE, PMP
Project Manager – 33 years
Nancy Heim, PE
Project Engineer – 52 years
Matthew McCormac, EIT
Senior Civil Designer – 7 years
Robert O’Campo
Senior Civil Designer – 30 years
Katelyn Nguyen
Utility Research – 9 years
Matt Tomanek
T2 Utility Engineers
Utility Potholing

TIMELINE
2022 to 2024
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