Fountain Valley City Council
April 15, 2025

JIG CONSULTANTS City of Fountain Valley | Statement of Qualifications for As-Needed Utility Design Services 5 Mt. Baldy Circle and Euclid Street Waterline Replacement City of Fountain Valley
JIG completed engineering design of a waterline replacement project located in a retail complex parking lot, between Mt. Baldy Circle and Euclid Street, adjacent to the 405 Freeway. The project included replacing approximately 470 lineal feet of 6-inch and 8-inch cml&c steel pipe with 8-inch and 12-inch cml&c steel pipe.

The project also required the reconnection of an existing 2-inch water service to a retail building, removal of a check valve in vault, and the construction of a new fire service line.

Three existing inspection manholes were demolished with the work coordinated with Caltrans. One inspection manhole was at the Mt. Baldy cul-de-sac. Two inspection manholes were located at the Slater Avenue / 405 Freeway crossing.

Engineering design
included survey and
topographic mapping,
geotechnical
investigations, utility
potholing, and
coordination with
Caltrans.

Project Experience – Sewer Main Design
The following are typical sewer main replacement or rehabilitation projects that JIG was involved in within the last five years.
2024 Sewer Rehabilitation and Replacement Project
City of Fountain Valley
JIG was contracted by the City of Fountain Valley for engineering design services to rehabilitate or replace existing sewer mains at 14 different locations.

JIG performed CCTV investigation of the subject sewer mains, provided structural severity scores, and recommended rehabilitation methods including CIPP lining, segment repairs, and replacement of existing sewers. One location was for a double barrel siphon under the existing Fountain Valley Channel at Ward Avenue. Another location involved a double barrel siphon under an existing OCSD 36-inch trunk sewer at Ward Avenue and Ellis Street. A Preliminary Design Technical Memorandum was prepared with a summary of the sewer conditions, a discussion on the recommended rehabilitation methods, figures for replacement locations, and preliminary-level construction cost estimates.

With approval of the PDTM, JIG will proceed with the final design including topographic mapping, geotechnical investigations, potholing, and preparation of construction plans, specifications and estimate.

CLIENT REFERENCE
City of Fountain Valley
Kyle Hilton
Associate Engineer
10200 Slater Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-4516
[email protected]

TEAM MEMBERS
Joseph Gutierrez, PE, PMP
Project Manager – 33 years
Matthew McCormac, EIT
Senior Civil Designer – 7 years
Katelyn Nguyen
Utility Research – 9 years
Fred Buhamdan, PE
Terracon Consultants
Geotechnical Investigations
Matt Tomanek
T2 Utility Engineers
Utility Potholing

TIMELINE
2021 to 2024

CLIENT REFERENCE
City of Fountain Valley
Ryan Damon
Associate Engineer
10200 Slater Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 478-7134
[email protected]

TEAM MEMBERS
Joseph Gutierrez, PE, PMP
Project Manager – 33 years
Robert O’Campo
Senior Civil Designer – 30 years
Katelyn Nguyen
Utility Research – 9 years
Fred Buhamdan, PE
Terracon Consultants
Geotechnical Investigations

TIMELINE
2024 (On-Going)
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JIG CONSULTANTS City of Fountain Valley | Statement of Qualifications for As-Needed Utility Design Services 6 Sewer System Rehabilitation Plan - Phase 1
Sewer Main Replacement Project No. 2 and 3
Garden Grove Sanitary District
In July 2018, Garden Grove Sanitary District (GGSD) completed the Sewer System Rehabilitation Plan Phase 1 (SSRP-P1) which is a multi-year effort of re-inspecting and re-evaluating the entire sewer system. The SSRP-P1 inspected 300,000 feet of existing sewers via closed circuit televisions (CCTV), reviewed and identified condition deficiencies, and recommended replacements, cured-inplace pipe (CIPP) lining,
and spot repairs which
developed into Capital
Improvement Projects. The
SSRP-P1 study area is
generally located south of
Chapman Avenue, west of
Ninth Street, north of Trask
Avenue, and east of Beach
Boulevard.

The existing sewer pipes reviewed for condition deficiencies ranged from 6- inch to 18-inch in diameter and are all made of vitrified clay pipe (VCP). This project entailed construction of sewer main replacements and spot repairs categorized under Project No. 2 and 3. The project included replacing structurally compromised sewer reaches in 20 different locations in the City of Garden Grove.

JIG completed the following engineering services for the project:
 Performed topographic mapping of the various sewer replacement areas  Completed a geotechnical investigations report for the various sewer replacement areas  Completed utility potholing to confirm location of existing utilities  Prepared a preliminary design technical memorandum which summarized the design approach and recommendations
 Prepared construction plans for the sewer replacement and spot repair locations including plan and profile of the sewer reaches and manhole rehabilitation details  Prepared technical specifications and engineer’s estimate of probable construction costs

CLIENT REFERENCE
Garden Grove Sanitary District
Liyan Jin
Associate Engineer
13802 Newhope Street
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 741-5977
[email protected]

TEAM MEMBERS
Joseph Gutierrez, PE, PMP
Project Manager – 33 years
Arthur Robison, PE
Project Engineer - Traffic Control –
18 years
Matthew McCormac, EIT
Senior Civil Designer – 7 years
Katelyn Nguyen
Utility Research – 9 years

TIMELINE
2020 to 2022
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JIG CONSULTANTS City of Fountain Valley | Statement of Qualifications for As-Needed Utility Design Services 7

CURRENT AS-NEEDED ENGINEERING CONTRACTS
JIG supports several clients through As-Needed Contracts for miscellaneous engineering design services.

Table 1 lists on-call contracts with local agencies, as well as recently completed or active task orders.

TABLE 1

AS-NEEDED ENGINEERING CONTRACTS WITH LOCAL AGENCIES
Agency Description and Task Orders Term
City of Anaheim Public
Utilities Department
On-Call Engineering Services
1) Planning, Resources, and Design
2) Pipeline Design
2022 to 2025
On-Call for Design-Build Waterline Projects 2023 to 2026 City of Fountain Valley As-Needed On-Call Design Services 2021 to 2024 Task Orders:

Engineering Services for Mt. Baldy and Euclid Street Waterline Replacement Preparation of LOMA for Future Fire Station Building
Engineering Services for 2024 Sewer Rehabilitation and Replacement City of Fullerton On-Call Engineering Services - Design Support for Water Infrastructures 2019 to 2022 2023 to 2026
Task Orders:

Staff Augment for Part-Time Civil Engineering Consultant (2019) Construction Inspection Services for Las Palmas Pump Station Improvements Engineering Review of Well No. 7A Equipping
Engineering Review of Well No. 2 Equipping
Engineering Services for the Rehabilitation of the Christlieb Well 15A Engineering Services for the Glenwood-Ford Area Water Main Replacement Engineering Services for the Cannon-Sheppard Area Water Main Replacement Engineering Services for the Hollydale Area Water Main Replacement Engineering Services for the Sunnyhills-Twilight Water Main Replacement Engineering Services for the Courtney-Ash Water Main Replacement Engineering Services for the Lindendale Area Water Main Replacement Engineering Services for the Skyline Area Water Main Replacement Engineering Services for Standard MCC and VFD Design
Engineering Services for Coyote Booster Pump Station Pump Can Replacement Engineering Services for the Las Palmas PS and Laguna PS Generator Sets Staff Augment for Part-Time Principal Engineer Consultant (2024) City of Garden Grove On-Call Construction Management and Inspection Services Up to $500k Task Orders:

Construction Inspection for West Haven Park Grading and Site Improvements CM and Inspection for Magnolia BPS and Reservoir Rehabilitation Construction Inspection for Acacia Parkway Sewer Main Replacement Golden State Water
Company
On-Call Engineering Services – Spring Fed Pool Program 2021 to 2024 Task Orders:

Century Boulevard Water Main Replacement Phase 1
Century Boulevard Water Main Replacement Phase 2
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JIG CONSULTANTS City of Fountain Valley | Statement of Qualifications for As-Needed Utility Design Services 8 TABLE 1

AS-NEEDED ENGINEERING CONTRACTS WITH LOCAL AGENCIES
Agency Description and Task Orders Term
Long Beach Utilities
Department
On-Call Specialty Engineering Services for Water and Sewer Infrastructures 2021 to 2023 2023 to 2026
Task Orders:

Engineering Services for Waterline Replacement at Long Beach Airport South Engineering Services for Waterline Replacement for Project 5B – Gladys Avenue Engineering Services for Meters Test Bench Replacement
Engineering Services for Waterline Replacement for Project 3B Engineering Services for Design of Replacement Pump/Motor at Well Wise 1A Engineering Services for Specification on HDPE Pipe for Recycled Water Peer Review of Large Valve Replacement at Willow Street On-Call Construction Management and Inspection Services 2021 to 2024 2024 to 2026
Task Orders:

CM Services for Wise 1A Well Repair
CM Services for Large Valve Replacement Project – Redondo and Kilroy Airport, Ph 2 Monte Vista Water District On-Call Plan Check Services 2024 Task Orders:

Engineering Review of Alexan Montclair Water Booster Pump Station Engineering Services for State Street Pipeline Replacement – Phase 2 Regents of the University
of California
On-Call for Executive Design Engineering Services 2021 to 2023 Ext. to 2024
Task Orders:

Engineering Study for Verano Housing Complex Unit 1-3 Water System Improvements Engineering Design for Verano Housing Complex Water System Improvements Engineering Study for Verano Housing Recycled Water Conversion Engineering Study for Mesa Court Water System Improvements Trabuco Canyon Water
District
On-Call Engineering Services - Design Support for Water and Sewer Infrastructures 2020 to 2024 Extended Yearly
Task Orders:

Engineering Services for Dimension WTP Settling Tank Replacement CM and Inspection for Dimension WTP Settling Tank Replacement Engineering Services for Golf Club Lift Station Bypass Assembly Preparation of Surge Analysis Technical Memorandum for El Toro Lift Station Engineering Services for Dimension WTP Operations Trailer Replacement Engineering Services For El Toro Lift Station Surge Tank Replacement Engineering Services for Golf Club Lift Station Surge Tank Replacement Ridgeline Booster Pump Station Generator AQMD Permit Acquisition Preparation of Record Drawings for Via Allegra Lift Station Improvements Engineering Study of Via Allegra Lift Station System Curve and Pump Selection Peer Review of MTS Improvements at Five PS Sites
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ORGANIZATION CHART
JIG is comprised of highly motivated, experienced, and qualified professionals in the civil engineering industry. Our team offers a comprehensive range of expertise and resources, all focused on the efficient completion of projects. The organizational chart for the engineering design of 1) Pump Stations and Reservoirs, and 2) Waterline and Sewer Main Replacement projects is presented on Page 10.

KEY STAFF OVERVIEW
Principal-in-Charge / Project Manager
Joseph Gutierrez, PE, PMPMr. Gutierrez serves a dual role for JIG Consultants, President and Senior Project Manager. He has more than 30 years of experience in planning, design and construction of water and wastewater facilities for various municipalities as well as the private sector. He has served as senior project manager and key project engineer for the design and construction of pipelines, pumping facilities, storage reservoirs, and sewer facilities in the Southern California region.

Mr. Gutierrez has performed construction observation, construction management, and resident engineering duties on large water and wastewater projects with construction costs up to $180 million. He is a fully certified Project Management Professional (PMP), knowledgeable in every facet of business and project management per the Project Management Body of Knowledge, advocated by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Project Engineers
Harvey Gobas, PE, ENV SPMr. Gobas possesses over 50 years of project and program management experience focused in the fields of public works design and construction, water resources, wastewater planning and design, and stormwater management. He has served as District Engineer for five different Southern California water and sanitation districts and is a former President of the ASCE Los Angeles Section and the APWA Southern California Chapter. He is a former Board of Supervisors' appointee to the Los Angeles County Water Advisory Commission and the recipient of the ASCE Los Angeles Section and Region 9 (California) 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award in Civil Engineering.

Nancy Heim, PEMs. Heim has over 40 years of experience in several areas of civil and environmental engineering including water reuse projects and assessments, field studies, and evaluation of water and wastewater related programs and procedures. She has extensive experience in technical writing and has authored and co-authored several technical manuals relating to water and wastewater issues.

Ms. Heim has worked on a wide variety of design and planning projects. She is experienced in permitting, preparation of Water Quality Management Plans (WQMP), Water Pollution Control Plans (WPCP), and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), and Water Supply Assessments (WSA). Her experience includes utility research, plan and specification preparation for domestic and recycled water pipelines, reservoir coating and improvements, and cathodic protection stations, shop drawing reviews, water master plan reviews, assistance with construction phase services, and water modeling support.

Arthur G. Robison, PEMr. Robison's qualifications include the planning and design of roadway rehabilitation, water pipeline facilities, and traffic delineation and traffic control plans. These projects have included traffic signal installation and modification plans, traffic striping plans for roads and bike trails, construction staging plans, traffic control plans and detour route plans. Many of these projects have required Caltrans' permit processing and multiple agency coordination.

Section 2 – Project Team Experience
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NANCY HEIM, PE

FRED BHUMDAN, PE, PMP

WATER , SEWER, AND DRAINAGE PIPELINES

M E E T O U R T E A M

KIMIKO STAFFORD, EIT
Civil Designer

ARTHUR ROBISON, PE
Project Engineer
(Traffic Control)

VINCENT VALPARAISO, EIT
Civil Designer

MATTHEW MCCORMAC, EIT
Senior Designer

JOSEPH GUTIERREZ, PE, PMP
Project Engineer

NANCY HEIM, PE
Project Engineer

HARVEY GOBAS, PE
Project Engineer
ROBERT O’CAMPO
Senior Designer

JASON NERIA
Senior Designer

KATELYN NGUYEN
Utilities / Permits

KATELYN NGUYEN
Utilities / Permits
Project Engineer

PUMP STATIONS AND RESERVOIRS
RICHARD C. MAHER, PLS
KDM Meridian
Survey Mapping

MATTHEW TOMANEK
T-2 Utility Engineers
Utility Potholing
Terracon Consultants, Inc.

Geotechnical Investigations

RICHARD FLEMMING, AIA
Arcon Structural Engineers Inc.

Architect

HERNAN MONTOYA, SE, PE
Arcon Structural Engineers Inc.

Structural Engineer

FRED BUHAMDAN, PE, PMP
Terracon Consultants, Inc.

Geotechnical Investigations

GERALD GREEN, EE
Gerry Green Inc.

Electrical and I & C
RICHARD C. MAHER, PLS
KDM Meridian
Survey Mapping

CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY
Amanda McCall
Purchasing Officer

JOSEPH GUTIERREZ
Project Manager

JIG CONSULTANTS City of Fountain Valley | Statement of Qualifications for As-Needed Utility Design Services 11

PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
The City of Fountain Valley (the City) is seeking to establish agreements with qualified engineering design professionals for a minimum term of three years. These professionals will provide "As-Needed Utility Design Services" and prepare turn-key construction plans, specifications, and estimates for various capital improvement projects. The selected consultants will enter into a Professional Services Agreement with the City to deliver engineering services as projects or task orders arise.

Projects anticipated from this procurement may include the following:
 Sewer main rehabilitation
 Sewer manhole rehabilitation
 Drainage facility improvements
 Water main replacements
 Water valve replacements
 Water reservoir facilities improvements
 Pump station facilities improvements
All work will be completed in compliance with applicable City, State, and Federal standards, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. Where the City has secured grant funding, all design packages must include provisions to ensure compliance with the requirements of the grant programs and the funding agency. When Water Quality Management Plans are required, consultants shall prepare all related plans and documents. Consultants must also coordinate with relevant government agencies, including neighboring cities, the County of Orange, the Orange County Transportation Authority, Caltrans, and others as necessary to meet project needs.

JIG Consultants (JIG) is interested in partnering with the City of Fountain Valley for As-Needed Utility Design Services.

AS-NEEDED DESIGN SERVICES APPROACH
Planning Studies and Alternative Analyses
A Planning Study is typically conducted after the City has identified a project need but is uncertain about the development process, costs for improvements, associated risks, and post-implementation benefits. It establishes the scope limits, project schedule, affected stakeholders, and construction budget. Generally, a Planning Study is completed before the preliminary design phase.

An Alternative Analysis is a derivative of a Planning Study that focuses on the feasibility and constructability of project alternatives. When project specifics are unclear, an Alternative Analysis develops options, establishes comparative measures, estimates construction costs, and performs a comparison.

Typically, the advantages and disadvantages of each alternative are assessed, and the benefits and risks are considered for each alternative. Ultimately, a recommendation is made, and an implementation process is developed.

The effectiveness of Planning Studies and Alternative Analyses depends on thorough discussions with City engineering and operations staff. Preliminary discussions are crucial to establish: 1) project requirements, 2) project constraints, 3) project goals, 4) available information, and 5) the ideal completion date. It is essential to involve the operations and maintenance staff, as they are typically the end users for any City improvement projects.

Project Requirements: Define the project and discuss the need for its implementation. Identify alternatives, if available.

Project Constraints: Are there any known issues, specific conditions, or constraints that need to be worked through? Constraints include spatial restrictions (size of project site, access, overhead facilities), operational considerations (continued service for existing facilities, compatibility with Section 3 – Understanding and Approach
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JIG CONSULTANTS City of Fountain Valley | Statement of Qualifications for As-Needed Utility Design Services 12 existing facilities), power availability (space and available power in existing MCC or transformer), outside stakeholder requirements (clearance from existing utilities, working hour restrictions), etc.

Project Goals: What does the City intend to accomplish with this project? What specific options or needs are requested by the operations staff?
Available Information: What relative information is available from the City to support the study? These include record drawings, pothole information, geotechnical investigations reports, topographic surveys.

Ideal Completion Date: Determine when the project needs to be completed. This includes study completion, design implementation, and construction.

Once the above items are established, the Project Manager will assign work to the most qualified team members. Specific engineering tasks such as architectural, electrical, and structural, will be allocated to designated subcontractors. The team will then have a brief period to review the project goals and available information. This is typically followed by a brainstorming session, attended by subject matter experts, to address the project constraints. After the session, tasks will be assigned to team members, each with a deadline for developing solutions and recommendations.

The Project Manager will compile the information and take the lead in preparing the Planning Study or Alternative Analysis. A draft of the Planning Study or Alternative Analysis will be submitted to the City for review. Once comments are received, the team will revise the document and submit it for final approval.

Deliverables will include:
 Draft Planning Study or Alternative Analysis
 Final Planning Study or Alternative Analysis
Water Pipeline Engineering Design
General scope of services for water pipeline design engineering include: 1) topographic mapping, 2) utility research, 3) developing preliminary horizontal alignment, 4) compliance with DDW Waterworks Standards, 5) geotechnical investigations, 6) conducting utility potholing, 7) developing vertical profiles, and 7) preparing the construction plans set.

Generate Accurate Topographic Base Maps
The field survey will be performed by KDM Meridian (surveying subconsultant) and compiled to develop the topographic base map. An AutoCAD file of the base map will be provided for design use. Our team will perform a separate field visit to confirm all aboveground improvements have been captured.

Conduct a Thorough Utilities Research
When engineering consultants design water pipelines, insufficient emphasis is often placed on the importance of accurate base maps. Without a thorough and complete base, waterline designs are prone to conflicts and failures. JIG will take the necessary steps to develop an accurate and complete topographic base map. The steps, in order of execution, are as follows:

1. Develop the project base map using a combination of topographic mapping, field survey, and a review of as-built street improvement plans. Verify accuracy and scale.

2. Collect record drawings for available facilities from the City, including water, sewer, storm drain, street improvements, etc.

3. Conduct a field reconnaissance to verify the location of surface improvements. Note any inconsistencies and modify the base map accordingly.

4. Compile a list of agencies and utility companies with known wet and dry utilities in the area.

5. Request record drawings from agencies via USA utility request emails.

6. Upon receiving record drawings, plot them on the base map and confirm that the information matches plotted surface improvements.

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8. Perform potholing operations to resolve any discrepancies between USA markings and record drawings.

9. Update the base map to show street addresses for all meters that will be affected during construction.

10. Conduct a final check to ensure all collected information was incorporated into the project base map.

Once complete, the base map will be used to develop the waterline alignment. The location of existing underground utilities, particularly gravity sewer lines and storm drains, will determine the placement of the proposed waterlines.

Develop Preliminary Horizontal Alignment
After populating the base map with known utilities, the preliminary design will commence with a recommended alignment of the replacement waterlines. JIG will adhere the following guidelines:
1) The alignment will conform to the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Division of Drinking Water Waterworks Standards, Section 64572, regarding the separation between water and sewer utilities.
2) The proposed waterline will be installed parallel to and adjacent to the existing waterline. This alignment will facilitate efficient service lateral reinstatement without crossing other underground utilities, such as gas and sewer lines.
3) Existing fire hydrants requiring replacement will remain in service until the new assembly— comprising the hydrant, bury, gate valve, and lateral—has been tested and disinfected. The new fire hydrant will be positioned as close as possible to the existing assembly. 4) Reconnection to existing waterlines will be strategically planned so that the new waterline can be properly tested before connection. The new waterline will be hydrostatically tested against a temporary blind flange, never against a closed valve. Following this, the new waterline will be flushed and disinfected, with samples collected for bacteriological testing. Once results are deemed acceptable, a completion spool will be installed, and the waterline will be connected via a mechanical coupling.

Compliance with Division of Drinking Water – Waterworks Standards for Separation to Sewers The separation between proposed waterlines and existing sewer and storm drain utilities is regulated by the SWRCB Division of Drinking Water, in accordance with Waterworks Standards Section 64572. Our team has consistently designed waterline projects in compliance with these standards, with the aim of maintaining appropriate horizontal and vertical separations from existing sewer and storm drain utilities.

If it is not practical to achieve the required horizontal and vertical separations, proposed waterlines may be exempt from these requirements. Exemptions are permitted provided that the waterline is installed in a manner that minimizes the potential for contamination, such as by implementing a sleeve (casing) or using upgraded pipe materials.
1) Parallel to Existing Non-Potable Utility: In all cases, the proposed waterline must be installed at least 12 inches above an existing non-potable utility. Additionally, there should be a minimum of 10 feet horizontally from an existing sewer and at least 6 feet horizontally from an existing storm drain. If these separations are impractical, the City may request an exemption from SWRCB DDW, provided that the upgraded pipe materials are used. Acceptable materials include ductile iron pipe with hot dip bituminous coating or C900 PVC (DR14) pipe as two acceptable examples. 2) Crossing Existing Non-Potable Utility: When the proposed waterline crosses over an existing nonpotable utility, it must do so at an angle greater than 45 degrees with a minimum vertical separation of 12 inches. For all such crossings, there should be no joints within eight feet on either side of the non-potable utility.
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JIG CONSULTANTS City of Fountain Valley | Statement of Qualifications for As-Needed Utility Design Services 14 3) Where the proposed waterline must cross beneath an existing non-potable utility, the design must provide a minimum vertical clearance of 12 inches. The pipe must run the full length centered beneath the non-potable utility, and all fittings must be restrained.

Conduct Geotechnical Investigations
Our geotechnical subconsultant will use handheld GPS equipment to locate the proposed borings for the project. Soil borings will be advanced using a truck-mounted drill rig equipped with continuous flight augers. Samples will be collected throughout the depth of each boring. Soil sampling will follow split-barrel sampling procedures in accordance with standard penetration tests (SPT). The samples will be placed in appropriate containers and transported to a soils laboratory for testing. If groundwater is encountered, levels will be observed and recorded.

Field boring logs will be prepared as part of standard drilling operations, including sampling depths, penetration distances, and other relevant information. These field logs will include visual classifications of materials encountered during drilling and interpretations of subsurface conditions between samples. Final boring logs will be prepared based on the field logs and will reflect the Geotechnical Engineer’s interpretations, incorporating modifications based on observations and laboratory testing.

Laboratory testing will include, at a minimum, the following: 1) water content, 2) unit dry weight, 3) grain size analysis, 4) Atterberg limits, 5) direct shear, and 6) corrosion.

Conduct Utilities Potholing
Using the preliminary horizontal alignment, JIG will develop a pothole plan to confirm the horizontal and vertical locations of utilities and other subsurface structures near the alignment. City staff will review this plan to provide comments and recommend additional utilities that should be included in the potholing operations. If any of the potholes are located in the public right-of-way, our team will secure the necessary permits.

Develop Vertical Profiles
With the pothole information, the vertical profile will be developed and stationed according to the horizontal alignment and accumulated vertical data. The proposed waterline will have a minimum of 42 inches of cover. With a completed vertical profile, the construction sheets will be prepared for the final drawing files.

Prepare Construction Plan Set
The drawing sheets will be updated to include all valves and appurtenances, such as isolation valves, restrained joints, restrained fittings, thrust blocks, service lines, hydrants, air valves, and blowoffs. The existing waterline will also be depicted for abandonment, including the removal of existing valve boxes and fire hydrants. The drawing sheets will be annotated with match lines, coordinates, curve data, labels, callouts, notes, valve tables, and other relevant information. Enlargement details will be provided at key intersections and connection points. Milestone submittals will include the 30% (Preliminary Design), 90%, and 100% (Final) design stages. A comprehensive quality control review will be conducted at each design stage before submission to the City.

Deliverables will include:
 Three copies of PS&E at 30%, 90%, and 100% design levels  One reproducible master and three (3) copies of the Final PS&E (signed and stamped by PE)  Digital raw format files including original AutoCAD files Sewer Main Structural Repairs and Improvements
The general scope of services for sewer main structural repairs and improvements include: 1) sewer CCTV review, 2) sewer defect identification, and 3) sewer defect assessment and recommendations. Our project team will utilize the NASSCO process for the condition assessment of existing sewer lines and manholes.

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JIG CONSULTANTS City of Fountain Valley | Statement of Qualifications for As-Needed Utility Design Services 15 Sewer CCTV Review
The initial task before recommending structural repairs and improvements for a sewer line is to review the available CCTV footage of existing sewer reaches. Our NASSCO certified team members will collect information shown on the title screen of each CCTV. Each CCTV must have an unobstructed view of the entire pipe, free of debris and obstructions. Additional checks include the following:
 Was the CCTV completed from upstream to downstream manhole? Or was it abandoned because of an obstruction? Was there a reverse survey completed because of the obstruction?  Was the camera centered in the middle of the pipe and moved through at a steady pace, not exceeding 30 feet per minute?
 Did the camera stop to view all defects and features with a circumferential perspective of the existing pipe?
 Was the camera placed inside the pipe correctly to prevent image distortion?  Was there adequate lighting to fully illuminate the entire pipe? Was it overly illuminated that it blurred any sections of the video?
 Did the CCTV show correct color for proper identification and documentation of defects?  Did the pipe have any water level sags which prevented the camera from identifying existing cracks, fractures, holes, or service laterals?
If any of the CCTV is unclear, incomplete, or shows video distortions, it will be flagged, and a repeat survey will be requested from the City operations staff.

Sewer Defect Identification – Use of NASSCO Quick Rating System After reviewing the CCTV information, our team will prepare the CCTV survey report. This report will include details on the CCTV footage, location (street name), upstream and downstream manhole IDs, CCTV setup number, pipe length and diameter, date of the CCTV inspection, and other relevant video information. The survey report will also identify sewer defects discovered during the CCTV review.

Sewer pipe and manhole defects may include cracks, fractures, holes, deformation, collapse, joint offsets, water level sags, tap break-ins (intrusions), tap factory defects (separations), and surface damage. Below are brief descriptions of the most likely defects.

Crack (C) or Fracture (F): Vitrified clay pipe (vcp) is an excellent material for sewer pipes.

Unfortunately, vcp is also prone to pipe cracks and fractures which could affect its structural integrity.

Pipe cracks and fractures are caused by: 1) poor installation, 2) poor soil bedding compaction, 3) root penetration, and 4) deterioration due to pipe age.

Pipe Hole (H): A pipe hole is an advanced state of crack or fracture. Once a crack in a pipe becomes large enough to expose soil to the system, it is considered a hole and will require immediate attention.

Joint Offset (J): A common occurrence with sewer lines are joint offsets. An offset joint means a sewer joint does not connect properly to the point where the two sections of pipe no longer align. Offset joints are typically caused by roots which penetrate the pipe hub pushing the connecting pipe out of alignment.

Other culprits include earthquakes, soil shifting, or bedding settlements.

Water Level Sag (MWLS): A pipe sag is a low point along a sewer reach which interferes with the normal flow of sewage through the pipe, leading to backups and sedimentation. The sewer pipe capacity is reduced at sags where the d/D value is higher than usual. Pipe sags are caused by 1) poor installation, 2) poor soil bedding compaction, or 3) intentional sag construction to get under a utility conflict.

Tap Break-in - Intruding (TBI): This type of service connection is constructed without a factory wye.

The lateral pipe intrudes into the interior of the mainline sewer.

Tap Factory Defective – Separation (TFD): Similar to joint offsets, lateral separation occurs when the lateral pipe is disjointed from the sewer main.

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JIG CONSULTANTS City of Fountain Valley | Statement of Qualifications for As-Needed Utility Design Services 16 bricks are displaced, a hole develops which allows soil and water to enter the manhole. A large enough hole will render a manhole unstable, which will require immediate rehabilitation.

Once defects are identified, they will be assigned a structural severity score ranging from 1 to 5, where 1 represents the least severity and 5 represents the most severe. The sewer reach will receive a PACP Structural Quick Rating based on the highest and second highest severity defects and the number of occurrences of each defect. This PACP Structural Quick Rating will then be combined with the O&M Rating to determine the Overall Quick Rating.

Sewer Defect Assessment and Recommendations
Our team will adhere to the NASSCO reference manual to formulate recommendations for sewer main and manhole repairs and improvements. These recommendations will be based on an assessment of risk, likelihood, and the consequences of failure, which are influenced by social, environmental, and economic costs.

Potential recommendations for sewer pipe and manhole structural defects are as follows:

Crack (C) or Fracture (F): On sewer reaches that exhibit cracks and failures, the recommendation would be to line the sewer main using cured-in-place pipe (CIPP). If the entire reach is compromised, CIPP lining can be performed from upstream to downstream manhole. If only a short section of the pipe is compromised, a recommendation can be made for sectional ultraviolet CIPP liner.

Pipe Hole (H): For pipe holes, point repairs would be the recommendation which requires excavating the pipe, cutting the section with the hole, replacing the pipe, repair with couplings, backfill, and surface restoration.

Joint Offset (J): Joint offsets will be retrofitted using point repair methods. If the subject pipe exhibits multiple large joint offsets, a recommendation can be made to replace the full sewer reach in the same trench, from manhole to manhole.

Water Level Sag (MWLS): Water level sags can be corrected using point repair methods. If the length of the sag is excessive, a recommendation can be made to replace the full reach in the same trench, from manhole to manhole.

Tap Break-in - Intruding (TBI): For tap break-ins, a robot can be deployed inside the sewer main to grind out and remove the intruding part of the lateral.

Tap Factory Defective – Separation (TFD): For lateral separations, the recommendation would be for point repair to replace a section of the sewer pipe, the wye lateral, and its connection.

Missing Bricks in Manhole Wall (MB): The improvement for this structural defect will depend on the age of the structure and the severity of the hole. If the hole is small, it can be repaired using bricks and mortar. If the hole is large and/or the manhole is greater than 50 years old, the recommendation would be to remove and replace the existing manhole at the same location.

Deliverables will include:
 USB with CCTV of subject sewers
 CCTV inspection summary showing NASSCO defect identification, severity, and tap-in services  Three copies of Draft Preliminary Design Technical Memorandum  Three copies of Final Preliminary Design Technical Memorandum This section of the proposal presents concise resumes for key individuals who will play critical roles in this pursuit. The resumes detail their education, relevant work experience, and professional credentials.

Section 4 – Resumes
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JIG CONSULTANTS City of Fountain Valley | Statement of Qualifications for As-Needed Utility Design Services 17 Joseph Gutierrez, PE, PMP
Principal-in-Charge / Project Manager
Mr. Gutierrez possesses over 30 years of experience in planning, design and construction of water and wastewater facilities for various municipalities as well as the private sector. He has served as senior project manager and key project engineer for the design and construction of pipelines, pumping facilities, storage reservoirs, and sewer facilities in the Southern California region. He has performed construction observation, construction management, and resident engineering duties on large water and wastewater projects with construction costs up to $180 million. He is a fully certified Project Management Professional (PMP), knowledgeable in every facet of business and project management per the Project Management Body of Knowledge, advocated by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Experience
Dove Canyon and Robinson Ranch Recycled Water Pump Station – Phase 1, Trabuco Canyon Water District, Trabuco Canyon, CA: Project Manager for preparation of a Preliminary Design Report for replacing two existing irrigation pump stations that served Trabuco Canyon Water District recycled water customers. The report provided recommendations for improvements, site alternatives with analysis, hydraulic calculations, and operating conditions. The report also provided a recommendation for future recycled water system expansion including tank size and location.

Facilities Master Plan of the La Palma Reservoir and Pump Station Complex, City of Anaheim, CA: The City of Anaheim has operated this water storage and pumping facility since 1953. The reservoirs are at risk of damage from seismic activity and the City desires a phased master plan for replacement or retrofit. The facilities master plan evaluated the cost and non-cost factors of different strategies of retrofit to the complex.

The potential retrofits include upgrading the reservoir with a new liner and a new aluminum roof. Another retrofit included rehabilitation of the existing booster pump station.

Tustin Ranch Emergency Pumps and Pressure Reducing Station, Irvine Ranch Water District, Tustin, CA:

Led the design team for the preparation of the construction plans and specifications for the IRWD Zone 3 and 4 Pump and Pressure Reducing Stations. Each station included three vertical turbine pumps, pressure reducing and relief valves selection, surge tank, yard piping, site grading and drainage.

Mt. Baldy Circle and Euclid Street Waterline Replacement, City of Fountain Valley, CA: Project Manager for preparation of construction plans and specifications for replacing 470 lineal feet of 6-inch and 8-inch cml&c steel pipe with 8-inch and 12-inch cml&c steel pipe. Three existing inspection manholes were demolished and coordinated with Caltrans. One inspection manhole was at the Mt. Baldy cul-de-sac.

Two inspection manholes were located at the Slater Avenue / 405 Freeway crossing.

State Street Pipeline Replacement, Monte Vista Water District, Montclair, CA: Project Manager for preparation of construction plans and specifications for replacing over 19,000 lineal feet of waterline on State Street and other residential streets in Montclair. The replacement waterlines ranged from 8-inch to 16-inch diameter. The project included improvements at the State Street Metering Facility. 2024 Sewer Rehabilitation and Replacement Project, City of Fountain Valley, CA: Project Manager for preparing a Preliminary Design Technical Memorandum (PDTM) to rehabilitate or replace existing sewer mains at 14 different locations. Managed CCTV investigation of the subject sewer mains, provided structural severity scores, and recommended rehabilitation methods including CIPP lining, segment repairs, and replacement of existing sewers. The PDTM included a summary of the sewer conditions, a discussion on the recommended rehabilitation methods, figures for replacement locations, and preliminary-level construction cost estimates.

REGISTRATION
CA/Professional
Engineer/Civil/#55604
AZ/Professional
Engineer/Civil/#37808

EDUCATION
1991/BS/Civil
Engineering/University of
California, Irvine

CERTIFICATIONS
Institute for Sustainable
Infrastructure/Envision
Sustainability Professional
Project Management
Institute/Project Management
Professional/#318148
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JIG CONSULTANTS City of Fountain Valley | Statement of Qualifications for As-Needed Utility Design Services 18 Harvey Gobas, PE, ENV SP
Project Engineer
Mr. Gobas possesses over 50 years of project and program management experience focused in the fields of public works design and construction, water resources, wastewater planning and design, and stormwater management. He has served as District Engineer for five different Southern California water and sanitation districts and is a former President of the ASCE Los Angeles Section and the APWA Southern California Chapter. He is a former Board of Supervisors' appointee to the Los Angeles County Water Advisory Commission and the recipient of the ASCE Los Angeles Section and Region 9 (California) 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award in Civil Engineering.

Experience
City of Buena Park, Rosecrans Booster Pump Station, Fullerton, CA:

Project Manager for the preliminary and final design of a 5,500-gpm booster pump station including one 30 HP, two 50 HP and two 150 HP VFD controlled motors and pumps. This new facility includes a disinfection room housing an on-site chlorine generation system and a separate room housing a diesel fueled emergency generator. The project will replace a 52-year-old outdated and undersized pump station and will allow Buena Park to serve its upper pressure zones from wells in lieu of an MWD connection. Work also included design surveying, preparation of CEQA documents (a Mitigated Negative Declaration, preparation of a Water Quality Management Plan and review of contractor’s submittals.

East Orange County Water District, New Stoller Steel Tank Reservoir, Orange, CA: Project Manager for the design of a new 250,000-gallon domestic water reservoir. The existing deteriorated reservoir is filled with water pumped from two EOCWD wells located approximately 1.5 miles away. Design services included the evaluation of several design options with the goal of selecting the optimum economic reservoir size for operating in conjunction with the adjacent pump station, survey, demolition, grading, on-site piping, mechanical plans, surge tank, and an impressed current cathodic protection system design as well as construction management services.

City of San Diego, Pomerado Park Reservoir Rehabilitation, San Diego, CA: Project Manager for the preparation of Preliminary Design Report and plans and specs for rehabilitation of a 35-year-old steel tank.

Items addressed included tank seismic and structural integrity, recoating of the interior and exterior surfaces, landscaping, residual chlorine analyzer system, and other reservoir appurtenances.

Irvine Ranch Water District, Zone I Reservoir/Flow Control Facility, Irvine, CA: Project Manager for the design and construction phase services for a 15 MG Reservoir (largest steel tank in Southern California) and flow control facility. Project was designed with alternative pre-stressed concrete and steel tanks and included site grading, landscaping and drainage facilities.

Los Alisos Water District (now part of IRWD), 36.0 MG Concrete Reservoir Storage Project, Lake Forest, CA: Project Manager for a feasibility study and preliminary engineering for construction of two 18.0 MG buried pre-stressed concrete tanks. Work included evaluations of alternative sites and construction materials, and recommendation of the most feasible and cost-effective alternative.

36.0 MG Concrete Reservoir Storage Project, Los Alisos Water District, Lake Forest, CA: Project Manager for a feasibility study and preliminary engineering for the construction of two 18.0 MG buried pre-stressed concrete tanks. Work included evaluations of alternative sites and construction materials, and recommendation of the most feasible and cost-effective alternative.

REGISTRATION
CA/Professional Engineer/Civil
#26533

EDUCATION
1975/MS/Environmental
Engineering/University of Southern
California
1972/BS/Civil
Engineering/University of Southern
California

CERTIFICATIONS
2002/Risk Assessment
Methodology for Water (RAMWSM) Training
2013/Institute for Sustainable
Infrastructure/Envision
Sustainability Professional

PROFESSIONAL

AFFILIATIONS
American Public Works
Association
American Society of Civil
Engineers
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JIG CONSULTANTS City of Fountain Valley | Statement of Qualifications for As-Needed Utility Design Services 19 Nancy Heim, PE
Project Engineer
Ms. Heim has over 40 years of experience in several areas of civil and environmental engineering including water reuse projects and assessments, field studies, and evaluation of water and wastewater related programs and procedures. She has extensive experience in technical writing and has authored and co-authored several technical manuals relating to water and wastewater issues.

Ms. Heim has worked on a wide variety of design and planning projects.

She is experienced in permitting, preparation of Water Quality Management Plans (WQMP), Water Pollution Control Plans (WPCP), and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), and Water Supply Assessments (WSA). Her experience includes utility research, plan and specification preparation for domestic and recycled water pipelines, reservoir coating and improvements, cathodic protection stations, shop drawing reviews, water master plan reviews, assistance with construction phase services, and water modeling support.

Experience
Water Main Replacement Project, City of Lomita, Lomita, CA: Provided engineering support during the design of 7,100 lineal feet of 10- and 8- inch ductile iron domestic water pipelines to provide service for increased water demands in the City of Lomita in Pacific Coast Highway (Caltrans) and Walnut Avenue. Scope of services included aerial topographic mapping, preparation of traffic control plans, Caltrans permit and WPCP, and construction phase assistance.

Zone C Recycled Water Relocation at Sports Park Development, Irvine Ranch Water District, Irvine, CA:

Project engineer for the preparation of preliminary and final designs for the relocation of approximately 3,000 LF of existing 16-inch recycled waterline using C-905 PVC and steel water pipe in a new alignment through a proposed sports park development in the City of Lake Forest.

Relocation of Recycled Water Main Adjacent to I-5, Central Basin Municipal Water District, Carson, CA:

Project engineer for the preparation of preliminary design memorandum, plans and specifications for approximately 5,000 linear feet of 16-inch diameter recycled water transmission main, connections, and services. Project included permitting with Caltrans and two cities, and construction phase services. Project required ongoing coordination with various utility owners and Caltrans throughout the design stage as Caltrans plans were under constant revision.

Sewer System Rehabilitation Plan, Phase 1 – Sewer Main Replacement Project No. 2 and 3, Garden Grove Sanitary District, Garden Grove, CA: Served as Quality Control Officer for this sewer replacement projects and spot repairs in 20 different locations in the City of Garden Grove. The project was for replacement of existing sewers that have been categorized as undersized or structurally deficient after a city-wide CCTV and sewer assessment study. Project included geotechnical investigations, potholing of 50 utilities, coordination with City of Westminster, and pavement design.

Knott Avenue Sewer Upsizing Project, City of Buena Park, CA: Served as Quality Control Officer for construction plans and specifications for this project. The project included upsizing an 8-inch VCP sewer to a 10-inch VCP sewer on Knott Avenue, from El Dorado Road to La Palma Avenue. The existing manholes were protected in place. The project required utility potholing, preparing traffic control plans, and pavement restoration and design.

REGISTRATION
CA/Professional
Engineer/Civil/#29252

EDUCATION
1974/MS/Environmental
Engineering, University of Southern
California
1972/BS/Civil
Engineering/University of Southern
California
Water Distribution System
Operation and Maintenance
Course, CSU Sacramento, May
2008

PROFESSIONAL

AFFILIATIONS
American Water Works Assoc.

Orange County Water Assoc.

Society of Women Engineers
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JIG CONSULTANTS City of Fountain Valley | Statement of Qualifications for As-Needed Utility Design Services 20 Arthur G. Robison, PE
Project Engineer - Traffic Control
Mr. Robison's qualifications include over 20 years of progressive engineering experience centered on planning and design of roadway rehabilitation, water pipeline facilities, and traffic delineation and traffic control plans. These projects have included traffic signal installation and modification plans, traffic striping plans for roads and bike trails, construction staging plans, traffic control plans and detour route plans. Many of these projects have required Caltrans' permit processing and multiple agency coordination.

Experience
Design of 80th Street Area Main Replacement, Golden State Water Company, County of Los Angeles, CA:

Prepared traffic control plans for Firestone Boulevard and other arterial streets associated with the project.

The project constructed 7,000 lineal feet of water main replacement in the County of Los Angeles. The work included replacing existing 4-inch through 12-inch cast iron mains with 8-inch and 12-inch C-900 PVC water main on several residential streets and arterial streets such as Firestone Boulevard. The project also included replacing fire hydrants, reconstruction and reconnection of existing service laterals, transferring services from alleys to the frontage streets, constructing fire hydrant assemblies, and air-release valve assemblies.

Cheddar Street Area Main Replacement and Manuel Salinas and Volunteer Street Area Main Replacement, Golden State Water Company, Gardena, CA: Prepared traffic control plans for Imperial Highway, Norwalk Boulevard, Pioneer Boulevard and other arterial streets associated with the project. The project was for water system improvements in two separate locations in the City of Norwalk. The project replaced existing deteriorated waterlines with 8,600 lineal feet of 8-inch and 12-inch PVC main. The project required Caltrans to be involved for work on Imperial Highway, adjacent to the 5 Freeway.

Madison Avenue and Purdue Avenue Area Main Replacement, Golden State Water Company, Gardena, CA: Prepared traffic control plans for construction of water system improvements in two separate locations in Culver City. The Madison Avenue Area Main Replacement was for 7,000 lineal feet of 8-inch and 12- inch waterline replacement. The Purdue Avenue Area Main Replacement was for 10,600 lineal feet of 8- inch waterline replacement. The project included replacing fire hydrants, reconstruction and reconnection of existing service laterals, constructing blow-off assemblies, and air-release valve assemblies.

Nash Avenue Waterline Replacement, Downey, CA: Project responsibilities included design of a new 8- inch ductile iron domestic waterline to replace a deteriorated 4-inch cast iron line in Nash Avenue. Other project responsibilities included the review and approval of shop drawings.

Pacific Coast Highway Recycled Waterline Upsizing, Laguna Beach CA: Project responsibilities included the design of a new 16-inch HDPE recycled waterline to replace a deterioration and undersized 10-inch line in Pacific Coast Highway and a new underground bypass vault for an adjacent pump station. Other responsibilities included the review of Traffic Control Plans and obtaining a Caltrans Encroachment Permit.

Harbor South Bay Project, Dominguez Lateral, Phases 1A and 1B, West Basin Municipal Water District, Carson, CA: Project responsibilities included the design of traffic control plans for 1,100 lineal feet of 12- inch, 7,300 lineal feet of 8-inch, 4,100 lineal feet of 6-inch recycled water pipelines. As the Traffic Control Engineer, responsibilities included overseeing the creation of traffic control plans and detour plans that conformed to the California MUTCD for Streets and Highways and municipality standards.

REGISTRATION
CA/Professional
Engineer/Civil/#78222

EDUCATION
2006/BS/Civil
Engineering/California State
University, Long Beach (Cum
Laude)

PROFESSIONAL

AFFILIATIONS
American Water Works
Association
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Orange, CA 92867
Office (714) 978.4407
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CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY

PROPOSAL FOR AS-NEEDED UTILITY DESIGN SERVICES
(RFQ 24.009)

HOURLY RATE SCHEDULE
The following hourly rates will be used for this project and will remain effective until July 31, 2027.

Project Team Member Hourly Billing Rate
Intern $ 70 / hr.

Administrative Assistant $ 90 / hr.

Utilities and Permitting Assistant $ 100 / hr.

CAD Designer $ 130 / hr.

Civil Designer $ 170 / hr.

Civil Engineer $ 180 / hr.

Project Engineer $ 210 / hr.

Senior Project Engineer $ 220 / hr.

Quality Control Officer $ 220 / hr.

Project Manager $ 230 / hr.

Reimbursables:

1. Standard computer and technology costs are incorporated into these hourly rates as well as direct labor, overhead, fringe benefits and fee.

2. Mileage at $0.670 per mile (or current IRS allowable rate) and parking expenses incurred by the project team are charged at cost.

3. Prints, plots, messenger service, subsistence, air travel, and other direct expenses will be charged at cost plus 10%.

4. Services of outside consultants will be charged at cost plus 10%.

5. Services for topographic mapping, geotechnical investigations, utility potholing, structural engineering, architectural, and electrical engineering will vary per assignment. Subconsultants will submit proposals as needed per task order.
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Exhibit “B”
InsuranceSpecifications

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.

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

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.

AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES
CONAs-Needed Utility Design Services
This AGREEMENT is made and effective as of the EFFECTIVE DATE, by and between the City of Fountain Valley, a municipal corporation ("CITY") and Onward Engineering ("CONSUL TANT"). In
consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth herein, the parties agree as follows:

1. TERM
This AGREEMENT shall commence on April 15, 2025 ("EFFECTIVE DATE") and remain and continue in effect until all tasks described herein are completed but in no event later than April 14, 2028 , unless sooner terminated or extended pursuant to the provisions of this AGREEMENT.

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

3. NOTICE TO PROCEED
CONSUL TANT 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 CONSUL TANT to submit proof of appropriate insurance within 1 O days of the EFFECTIVE DA TE is a material breach and shall constitute cause for immediate termination of this AGREEMENT by CITY.

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

CONSUL TANT 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
Director of Public Works or designee shall represent CITY in all matters pertaining to the administration of this AGREEMENT, including review and approval of all products submitted by CONSUL TANT, but not including the authority to enlarge the tasks to be performed or change the compensation due to CONSUL TANT.

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

CONSULT ANT'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 Six Hundred Thousand & 00/100
Dollars ($600,000.00 ) ("TOTAL CONTRACT SUM") for the total term of this AGREEMENT unless additional payment is approved as provided in this AGREEMENT.
(b) CONSUL TANT 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. CONSUL TANT shall be compensated for any additional services in the amounts and in the manner as agreed to by the City Manager and CONSUL TANT at the time CITY's written authorization is given to CONSUL TANT 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 CONSUL TANT 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. CONSUL TANT 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

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 SUBCONSUL TANT'S PAYROLL RECORDS. Additionally, CONSUL TANT 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 CONSUL TANT 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 CONSUL TANT 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 CONSUL TANT or any subconsultant under CONSUL TANT} 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 CONSUL TANT 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 CONSULT ANT.
(e) Legal Day's Work. In the performance of this AGREEMENT, not more than eight (8) hours shall constitute a day's work, and CONSULT ANT 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. CONSUL TANT 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 CONSUL TANT 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 CONSULT ANT 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 CONSUL TANT, at least thirty (30) days prior, written notice. Upon receipt of

said notice, CONSUL TANT 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 CONSUL TANT 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, CONSUL TANT will submit an invoice to CITY detailing work performed up to the time of termination.

9. DEFAULT OF CONSULTANT
(a) CONSULT ANT's failure to comply with the provisions of this AGREEMENT shall constitute a default. In the event that CONSUL TANT is in default for cause under the terms of this AGREEMENT, CITY shall have no obligation or duty to continue compensating CONSULT ANT 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 CONSUL TANT, 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 CONSUL TANT 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 CONSUL TANT a written notice of the default and demand to cure. CONSUL TANT 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.
1 o. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
(a) CONSUL TANT 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. CONSULT ANT 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,

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 CONSUL TANT. With respect to computer files, CONSUL TANT shall make available to CITY, at CONSUL TANT'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 CONSUL TANT's services, to the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSUL TANT 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 CONSUL TANT is a design professional as defined in Civil Code Section 2782.8, in no event shall the cost to defend charged to the CONSUL TANT exceed the CONSUL TANT'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 CONSUL TANT 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 CONSUL TANT.
(c) General Indemnification Provisions. CONSUL TANT 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

involved by, for, with or on behalf of CONSUL TANT in the performance of this AGREEMENT. In the event CONSUL TANT fails to obtain such indemnity obligations from others as required here, CONSUL TANT 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 CONSUL TANT 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, CONSUL TANT 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 CONSUL TANT 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, CONSUL TANT 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"), CONSUL TANT 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. CONSUL TANT 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 document~tion provided by CONSULTANT; (3) The GOODS will be free of any security interests, liens, or encumbrances and CONSUL TANT has title to the GOODS;

(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 CONSUL TANT, 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 CONSULT ANT cannot replace the GOODS and repair either is not commercially practicable or cannot be made within three (3) days, CONSUL TANT will refund the purchase price;
(2) Return any of the GOODS to CONSULTANT at CONSUL TANT's expense for a full refund;
(3) Correct the nonconformance and charge CONSUL TANT for the costs to make the correction; or
(4) Engage a third party to provide substitute GOODS and charge CONSUL TANT 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 CONSULT ANT's exclusive direction and control. Neither CITY nor any of its officers, employees, or agents shall have control over the conduct of CONSUL TANT or any of CONSUL TANT'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. CONSUL TANT 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 CONSUL TANT 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 CONSUL TANT for performing services hereunder for CITY. CITY shall not be liable for compensation or indemnification to CONSUL TANT for injury or sickness arising out of performing services hereunder. In

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

15. LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES
CONSUL TANT 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. CONSUL TANT 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 CONSUL TANT to comply with this Section.

16. POLITICAL REFORM ACT
If the Political Reform Act requires CONSUL TANT to file a Form 700, then CONSUL TANT 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. UNDUEINFLUENCE
CONSUL TANT 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 CONSUL TANT, 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 CONSUL TANT in performance of this AGREEMENT shall be considered confidential and shall not be released by CONSUL TANT 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

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 CONSUL TANT gives CITY notice of such court order or subpoena.
(b) CONSULTANT shall promptly notify CITY should CONSUL TANT, 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. CONSUL TANT 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
CONSUL TANT 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.

CONSUL TANT 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:

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

ASSIGNMENT

CONSULTANT
Onward Engineering
300 S. Harbor Blvd., Suite 814
Anaheim, California 92805 Attention: Majdi Ataya, P.E., President CONSULT ANT shall not assign the performance of this AGREEMENT, nor

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

Should key personnel leave CONSULT ANT'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.

D [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 CONSUL TANT'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 CONSULT ANT.

23. LICENSES
At all times during the term of this AGREEMENT, CONSUL TANT 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 CONSUL TANT 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, unde·rstandings, 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.

26. CONTENTS OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND PROPOSAL
CONSUL TANT is bound by the contents of CITY's Request for Proposals and the contents of the Proposal submitted by CONSUL TANT. In the event of conflict, this AGREEMENT shall take precedence over CITY's Request for Proposals and CONSULT ANT's Proposal; and CITY's Request for Proposals shall take precedence over CONSULT ANT's Proposal. No limitation of CONSULT ANT's liability, waiver of rights of CITY, or release of rights or remedies held by CITY, contained in CONSULT ANT'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 CONSULT ANT's duty to provide CITY with a defense at CONSUL TANT's cost when CITY receives a complaint, petition, or other pleading from a third party requiring CITY to defend itself.

30. AUJHORITY TO EXECUTE THIS AGREEMENT
The person or persons executing this AGREEMENT on behalf of CONSULT ANT warrants and represents that he/she/they has the authority to execute this AGREEMENT on behalf of CONSUL TANT and has the authority to bind CONSUL TANT to the performance of his/her/its o_bligations hereunder Ill Ill Ill Ill Ill Ill Ill
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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
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Rick Miller, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:

HARPER & BURNS LLP
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300 S. Harbor Blvd., Suite 814
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 533.3050 I www.oe-eng.com

AS-NEEDED UTILITY

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REQUEST FOR

QUALIFICATIONS

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Onward Engineering
300 S. Harbor Blvd., Suite 814
Anahe im, CA 92805
(714) 533.3050 I www .oe-eng.com
City of Fountain Valley
Attn: Amanda McCall, Mgmt. Analyst/ Purchasing Officer
Public Works Department
10200 Slater Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
SUBJECT: AS-NEEDED UTILITY DESIGN SERVICES
SECTION 1: Cover Letter
August 22nd • 2024
Onward Engineering (OE) is delighted to submit our proposal to provide professional engineering services for As-Needed Utility Design Services in the City of Fountain Valley. With our extensive experience in utility design and our commitment to quality assurance and quality control (OA/QC), we are confident in our ability to deliver the highquality services you require for your capital improvement projects.

Extensive Uti lity Design Experience
Utility design projects often occur out of sight. beneath the surface, and involve complex networks that require meticulous planning and execution. Our experience spans a wide range of utility projects, including sewer line rehabilitation, sewer manhole rehabilitation, water main replacement, water valve replacement. drainage facility improvements, and water reservoir facilities. We understand the unique challenges these projects present and are wel l-equipped to handle them with precision and care. Advanced Project Management with ClickUp We utilize ClickUp for Agile Project Management, a powerful tool that enables us to efficiently track project milestones, manage tasks, and coordinate resources in real-time. This platform enhances our ability to stay organized, responsive, and adaptable, ensuring that all projects are completed on time and within budget. The City of Fountain Valley will have access to project updates through ClickUp, providing complete transparency and fostering a collaborative working relationship.

Commitment to QA/QC
At OE, we recognize that the success of utility projects hinges on stringent QA/QC processes. Our team prioritizes quality at every stage, from initial design through to project completion. We employ rigorous review protocols to ensure that all designs meet the highest standards of accuracy and reliability. This commitment to QA/QC not only ensures the integrity of the infrastructure but also helps prevent costly issues down the line.

Thank you for considering Onward Engineering for your As-Needed Utility Design Services. We are excited about the opportunity to continue our partnership with the City of Fountain Valley and are committed to delivering exceptional results . Should you have any questions or require additional information, please feel free to contact me at (714) 533-3050 or [email protected]. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you and contribute to the ongoing improvement of Fountain Valley's infrastructure.

Thank you,
Majdi Ataya, PE
President. Onward Engineering
RFO, for the City of Fountain Valley, Page 456 As-Needed Utility Design Services Pl FIRM QUALIFICATIONS
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300 S. Harbor Blvd.

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(714) 533.3050 I [email protected]

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At Onward Engineering (OE), our mission is to set a new standard of excellence in consulting, '&/ services for our clients, ultimately enhancing the quality of life in the communities we serve.

Our proposal details our comprehensive approach to delivering top-tier engineering services that are tailored to the specific needs of the City Our methodology, resource management and innovative tools are designed to ensure that Fountain Valley's infrastructure projects are completed efficiently, on time, and to the highest standards.

Understanding of Project Scope
We understand that the City of Fountain Valley requires flexible, on-call design services to support a variety of utility projects such as water, sewer, and drainage facility projects. Our team is fully equipped to handle projects of any scale, offering services that encompass preliminary studies, detailed design work, cost estimation, and final plan preparation.

Resource Allocation and Management
OE's approach to resource management is both strategic and adaptable. We maintain a robust team of engineers, project managers, and support staff who are ready to be deployed as needed. This ensures that the City will always have access to the necessary expertise without delays. Additionally, our internal coordination meetings are designed to continuously assess project needs, allowing us to allocate resources efficiently and effectively. This proactive management approach ensures that we can meet tight deadlines while maintaining the flexibility to adapt to the City's evolving requirements.

Leveraging Technology for Enhanced Efficiency
Beyond the advanced project management capabilities discussed in our cover letter, this proposal also outlines how we leverage cutting-edge design software and data management tools to streamline our processes. This includes utilizing Civil3D for design, laser scanning and cutting edge topographic survey equipment, and high-end professional drones.

Collaboration with City Staff and Stakeholders Our team emphasizes collaboration at every stage of the project. We understand that successful roadway projects require input and buy-in from a wide range of stakeholders. OE is committed to maintaining open lines of communication throughout the project lifecycle. We will work closely with City staff to ensure that our designs align with local needs and preferences, and we will facilitate regular check-ins to keep everyone informed of progress.

RFO. for the City of Fountain Valley. Page 457 As-Needed Utility Design Services I 1 1 DELFINO "CHINO" CONSUNJI - PE
SECTION 2: Firm Qualifications
MAJDI ATAYA • PE
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Works: Downey, West Covina, Brea, Norwalk
GSCE: Civil Engineering, Ohio State University
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(former) Director & Chief Engineer
JUSTIN SMEETS • PE,PLS,QSD
BS: Civil Engineering, CSUF, 2007 PE: Professional Engineer #7&ll4 PL S: Professional Land Surveyor #9293,
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DONALD HOPPE - PE
6S: Civil Engineering, Cal Poly, Pomona
MA : Public Administration, CSUF
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PROJECT ENGINEERS 6a SUB-CONSULTANTS
RYAN DENNIS· P. ENG.
l!S: CivilEngineering,
-University of Calgary, 2005
MINOR: Environmental Engineering,
-University of Calgary, 2005
P. ENG.: Professional Engineer (Canada)
TECH: AutoCAD&Civil 3D
ERIC URSO· LSIT
BS: CivllEnglneerlng:TheCltadel
-The Military College ot South Carolina
MS: Geogrnphlc Information Science
-Cal State Long Beach
LSIT: Land Surveyor In Training
TECH: Survey CAD: AutoCAD/Civil 3D

DAVID LORIA
AS: Computer Animation,
-Brooks College, Long Beach
CERTIFJ ED: AutoCAD Certified Professional
TECH:. Civil 30, Revit, 3DMax, Recap, Scan
Master point cloud processing software

HENRY LU
BS: University ofTransport.
-Ho Chi Minh. Vietnam
DESIGN: Roadway/Drainage/Slope
Stability/Utility
TECH: AutoCAD/Civil3D
DAYTON LOWE SITIO LANDSCAPE & Arehltecture -
OCTA: (prior) CERTlflED : § Pavement Assessment, ~T-' I"" Rehabilitation & Recommendations ;; ;L, , ,J. ,.

COURSES: Construction Management.

PABLO CORTEZ
President
(657) 217.6169 I [email protected]
323 N. Resh Street. Anaheim, CA 92805
Technology, & Civil Engineering, Broward College
TECH: AutoCAD & Civil 3D

JASON TO
BS: Civil Engineering, CSUF, Fullerton
F.XPEAI NCE: Surveying/Soil Mechanics/
Reinforced Concrete &
_.._.._ Structural Steel Design
TECH: AutoDesk/AutoCAD & ArcGIS/RAM
JARED SPEICHER • EIT
as: Civil Engineering,
Long Beach State University
EIT: Engineer-in-Training, #179155
TECH: AutoCAD, Civil3D, lnfraworks, Bluebeam

LEONARD PHUNG
BS: University ofTransport.
-Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
DESIGN: Roadway/Drainage/Slope Stability
TECH: AutoCAD/Civil3D/lnfraWork
NOORIAYGEO, INC,Geotech Investigation

MAIHAN NOORZAY, MS, PE, GE
Principal Engineer
(951) 264-90231 [email protected]
16817 Rainy Vale Avenue. Riverside, CA 92503
8 JESUS OLMOS Environmental Scientist (909) 307-0046 [email protected] 215 North 5th Street, Redlands, CA 92374

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CHRIS LOERA Chief Operating Officer
C titQ,W (310) 713-77 11 [email protected]
14280 Euclid Avenue, Chino, CA 91710
OE-SURVEY TEAM __________ _
NOTE: OE will make available key personnel to the extent proposed and for the duration of the required services. No person designated as "key• shall be removed or replaced without the prior written concurrence of the City.

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MAJDI ATAYA, PE

QA/QC MANAGER
FIELDS OF EXPERTISE: 43
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PE #39392 Registered Civil Engineer • BS: Civil Engineering California State University, Long Beach, 1981 • MPA:

Full Coursework California State University, Long Beach, 1993 • Former TAC Chairman Orange County Transportation Authority • Former President Engineer's Flood Control Advisory Committee • Former President & Honoree Engineer's Association of Orange County
Majdi is the Principal-In-Charge of Ownard Engineering. Majdi Ataya, Professional Engineer and Former Deputy Director and City Engineer for the City of La Habra's Public Works Department, is a seasoned engineer with over 41 years of solid and diversified experience in the public works sector. He is extremely familiar with the process of project management and design. He is a highly effective communicator and manager with an outstanding assimilation ability. Majdi is able to adapt and relate to all levels of management, and retain high energy levels and enthusiasm for the project at hand. Majdi understands the importance of excellent communication with public agencies and will be a dependable extension of your staff.

WALNUT STREET, WATER & SEWER MAIN INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, WHITTIER Majdi was the QA/OC Manager for the City of Whittier for the Walnut Street Water and Sewer Main Infrastructure Improvement Project. The proposed project limits included 3,000 feet of Walnut Street. from Pickering Avenue to Painter Avenue, which consisted of commercial buildings as well as single-family and multi-family residential developments. OE removed an existing 6-inch cast iron water main and a 6-inch VCP sewer main and replaced them with 12-inch and 10-inch mains, respectively. All laterals and intersecting mains were to be reconnected and sewer manholes reconstructed. The existing PCCroadway was to be replaced from curb to curb following the replacement of the water and sewer mains. Areas of sidewalks in disrepair were to be repaired, and ramps were to be retrofitted or reconstructed as needed to meet ADA requirements.

MASTER PLAN SEWER UPGRADES (PHASE V) CHERRY & ALDER STREET, BREA Majdi served as the QA/QC Manager to the City of Brea to ultimately upgrade 2,530 LF of sewer on Cherry and Alder and upgrade 1,100 LF of water line. The project limits fell within both the Cities of Brea and Fullerton right-of-way, requiring OE to coordinate with both throughout the project. Using CCTV video, the pipe's interior revealed sagging, cracking, and deformation of the existing VCP sewer main.

The final design called for replacing the existing 8-inch sewer main with 12-inch VCP. Midway through the design.

Fullerton requested extending the design by 1,050 LF within the City of Fullerton to the original 1,480 LF in Brea.

The scope was expanded a second time near the end of design to include upgrading 1,100 LF of 6-inch DCP to 8-inch DCP and replacing 27 water service connections. The OE design team coordinated with the City of Fullerton and the City of Brea as the scope expanded. The additional pipeline activated a Regional Water Quality Control Board requirement to complete an MS-4 Permit, including drafting a Non-Priority Project Water Quality Plan.

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DELFINO ''CHINO'' CONSUNJI

PROJECT MANAGER
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BS Civil Engineering, University of the Philippines, 1986 • Certificate: Engineering Management for Construction, UCLA Extension, 1991 • Certificate: Building Construction & Management, AOTS Japan, 1990 • Certificate: Inland Navigation & Management, IFIT Belgium, 1989 • PE Professional Engineer #57908, EXP: JUNE 30, 2024 •t2:@.t·11@•-t----------------------------
Delfino "Chino" Consunji is an experienced professional engineer specializing in the design, construction, project management and inspection of buildings, private development and public works projects. Chino's experience includes working for engineering consultants, contractors, developers, construction management firms and municipal agencies. He has served as City Engineer for the Cities of La Habra, Norwalk, Brea, West Covina and Downey and as Public Works Director for West Covina and Downey. He has managed the design and construction of over 500 projects with a total contract amount of more than $500 million over the last 37 years. These projects included arterial highways and residential streets rehabilitation; intersection widening improvements; traffic signal upgrades and safety enhancements; water, sewer storm drain and NPDES improvements; building and facility improvements; and park improvement projects. Chino is a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of California.

MIDBURY TRACT STREET AND WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS, BREA
As Deputy Director/City Engineer, Chino managed the design, construction and inspection of the Midbury Tract Streets and Water Main Improvements. The project rehabilitated the existing asphalt pavement on five residential streets in the Midbury Tract consisting of Midbury Street, AlwicK Place, Wesham Place and portions of Sandalwood Drive and North Puente Street. The project also replaced damaged and/or uplifted concrete sidewalks, curb and gutter and driveway approaches and reconstructed curb access ramps in order to comply with ADA requirements. Finally. the project replaced approximately 1,500 linear of cast iron water mains with ductile iron pipe on Midbury Street, Alwick Place and Wesham Place. The total cost of the project was $500,000 with funding coming from Midbury Tract Assessment District.

ELM STREET REHABILITATION AND WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, BREA As Deputy Director/City Engineer, Chino managed the design, construction and inspection of the Elm Street Rehabilitation and Water System Improvements. This project rehabilitated approximately 4,100 linear feet of existing asphalt pavement on Elm Street from Brea Boulevard to State College Boulevard, removed and replaced damaged and/or uplifted concrete sidewalks, curb and gutter and driveway approaches, and reconstructed curb access ramps in order to meet ADA requirements . This project also replaced approximately 2.5 miles of deteriorated and undersized 6-inch water mains with 8-inch water mains, gate valves, water meters and services, fire hydrants, pressure regulating stations and appurtenances. The total cost of the project was $3 million with funding coming from Gas Tax, Water and Sewer Enterprise Funds.

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JOE DYER, PE, TE

PROJECT ANAGER
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BSCE: Civil Engineering, Ohio State University, Ohio • MS & PHO Program: Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University.Virginia • PE #31626: Registered Civil Engineer • TE #1200: Registered Traffic Engineer • Certificate:

Certified in Building & Facility Maintenance, 2005
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Joe Dyer has achieved a milestone of 45 years of expansive experience serving a number of Southern California Cities including Chino Hills, Glendora, Bell Gardens and Whittier, along with work as a Junior Civil Engineer for the California Department of Transportation. His role on a litany of GIP projects involved working as a Transportation Planner, Senior Engineer, City Traffic Engineer, and as The Director of Public Works. In over 4 decades worth of time serving, he has perfected his skills in disciplines involving street maintenance and rehabilitation, water and storm drains, parks and public facilities, bridges, transit. sewer, design engineering, contract administration, residential development, environmental litigation, and federal regulations compliance, among many other disciplines and project variations. Joe additionally has great familiarity in coordinating with City officials and councils, utility owners, and has served as liason between stakeholders and governing bodies. Joe has worked with several developers, engineers, and City Councils, becoming well established in advocating for a City's best interest. •iaaaiJi@ts~-----------------------------
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT MASTER PLAN, CHINO HILLS Joe developed the Master Plan for the purpose of a fiber optic traffic management system, along with a signal communication system for the City. He also prepared RFPs and sought proposals from traffic signal consultants.

Budget: $300K
TRAFFIC SIGNAL BACKPLATE IMPROVEMENTS, C , 0 HILLS
Joe served as the Plan Coordinator for the Traffic Signal Backplate Improvements Project. The work was with a signal contractor and involved installing retroreftective borders for a selected number of traffic signal locations. This project was funded through an HSIP grant and was budgeted at approximately $l23K.

BOYS REPUBLIC DRIVE AT CITY HALL PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS, CHINO HILLS Joe provided plan, design and contract administration on the Boys Republic Drive at City Hall Pedestrian Signal Improvements Project. The work called for the installation of a H.A.W.K. signal for the purpose of enhancing pedestrian crossing, as well as effectively manage vehicular traffic at the intersection. Budget: $150K.

PEYTON DRIVE AND EUCALYPTUS AVENUE TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION, C INO HILLS Joe provided plan, design, and contract administration for phasing modifications on the Peyton Drive and Eucalyptus Avenue Traffic Signal Modification Project. The phasing was located at the intersection of Peyton Drive and Eucalyptus Avenue with the purpose of providing protective left turns and overlap right turn indicators. Budget: $50K.

GRAND AVENUE/SR71 TRUNK RELIEF AT SOYS REPUBLIC DRIVE, CHINO HILLS Joe provided plan, investigations, and schedule reconstruction on the Grand Avenue and SR71 Trunk Relief at Boys Republic Drive Project. The reconstruction involved an existing sewer trunk line with modified manhole to improve the How efficiency. Budget: $213K.

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JUSTIN SMEETS, PE, PLS, QSD

PROJEC ANA ER
UHIOF
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FIELDS OF EXPERTISE:

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PE #78314 Registered Civil Engineer • PLS #9293 Professional Land Surveyor • QSD/OSP #00852 Qualified SWPPP Developer • BS Civil Engineering CSUF, 2007 • OCTA Pavement Rehabilitation (prior} Certification •l&1:0,t•11@·-._ ___________________________ _
Justin wields 17 years of experience involving civil engineering design, municipal engineering and facilities design, construction management and construction administration. Using AutoCAD Civil 30, Justin handles the management and development of engineering plans and specifications and mapping. Justin additionally handles land development and grading design projects, conducted earthwork calculations, and incorporates typical designs. He is proficient in federally funded projects as well, and familiar with the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM}. Justin has successfully taken multiple projects from the initial federal funding application, to the Preliminary Environmental Study, to E-76 approval, and all the way through construction of audited federally funded construction projects. He has experience managing construction projects and handles planning and running kickoff meetings with the contractor, reviewing project submittals, RFls, CCOs, and checking contractor invoices against field quantities. Justin ensures to coordinate the daily construction details with the contractor and inspector. He has completed multiple SWPPPs and erosion and sediment control plans per the latest Construction General Permit. •i:iAM!iUS-~-------------------------
I241TH STREET AREA WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT, LOMITA
Justin was the Project Manager on this project to provide design services for the 247th Street Area Water Main Replacement Project. The existing 4-inch/6-inch water main system was constructed between 1928 and 1930 and had exceeded its useful service life. The project area included Western Avenue from 246th St. to Lomita Blvd, on Lomita Blvd. from Western Avenue to Lot 1728, on 246th St. from Western Avenue to Lot 1748, on 247th St. from Western Avenue to Lot 1748, on 247th Place from Western Avenue to Lot 1746, and on 2Li8th St. from Western Avenue to Lot 1746. To provide improved ftow, pressure. and fire protection, installing approximately 3,300 linear feet of new 8-inch PVC water mains was needed. The project had a construction budget of $1.1 million dollars and was funded by local monies along with FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds . The work was done on an expedited 4 month schedule, and a Caltrans Encroachment Permit along with a City of Los Angeles Permit had to be obtained.

CAMERON AVENUE SEWER MAIN REHABILITATION, WEST COVINA
Justin was the Project Manager for the City of West Covina on the Cameron Avenue Sewer Main Rehabilitation Project.

This project upgraded the sewer main on Cameron Avenue between Citrus Street and 750 feet east of Inman Road.

The improvements, classified High Priority by the City's Sewer System Management Plan, entailed upsizing the 10-inch sewer main to a 15-inch vitrified clay pipe using the pipe bursting method. Six manholes and approximately 27 laterals were part of the project, and alignment of the sewer was about 10 feet south of the centerline.

The sewer main was connected to a 10-inch Los Angeles County line about 200 feet west of Citrus Avenue .

OE contacted the County to recommend its upgrade so all work could be done at once.

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IGNACIO OCHOA, PE, TE, PTOE

PROJECT MANAGER
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as Civil Engineering CSULB, Long Beach, 1980 • PE #35217 Civil Engineer • TE #1183 Registered Traffic Engineer PTOE Traffic Operations Engineer
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lgnacio Ochoa has amassed 36 years of experience in the public works sector, starting his career off in the County of Orange as a Junior Civil Engineer. In 2007, he was appointed as County Chief Engineer and Director of the Orange County Engineering Division, and in 2012 he was chosen as Interim Public Works Director and continued to serve in both roles. During his time as the Director of Orange County Engineering/Interim Public Works Director, Ignacio managed a staff of over 1,000 employees and oversaw the design, construction, and maintenance of roads and regional flood control facilities in the County of Orange. He was responsible for an annual budget of approximately $600 million dollars. Furthermore, he directed the County of Orange's Flood Control Division, Inspection, Operations & Maintenance, Road, Survey, PM, and Watersheds. •#3Ait1M:t3=.-a-----------------------------
7 YEAR ANNUAL RESIDENTIAL ROADWAY MAINTENANCE PROJECTS, DIAMOND BAR Ignacio served as the Construction Manager to the City of Diamond Bar on their annual arterial and residential roadway maintenance projects for an annual period of 7 years. Years 2010 and 2011 were awarded as separate contracts. The City awarded OE an additional 3-year contract for 2012-2014. In 2015. the City of Diamond Bar awarded OE yet another annual rehabilitation project. The project sizes and costs were: 2010: 11.8 miles of arterial & residential streets ($908 K), 2011: 19 miles of arterial & residential streets ($1.8 M), 2012: 10 miles of arterial and residential streets ($1.1 M), 2013: 13 miles of arterial & residential streets ($1.3 M), 2014: 14.5 miles of residential, arterial & collector streets ($1.8 M), 2015: 14 miles of residential, arterial & collector streets ($1.75 M) and 2016/2017: 16.6 miles of residential and collector streets ($1.58 million). The general scope of work for each year's project included localized R&R patching, grind and overlay, cape and slurry seal, traffic loops, traffic striping, and required heavy traffic phasing and traffic control review. Justin assisted the City through the project bidding phase, developing text and stipulations for the bid package to ensure contractor availability during the desired working months. Due to the proximity to freeways, Justin also coordinated with Caltrans to obtain encroachment permits for the City for four of the projects, which was essential.

CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER, LONG BEACH
Ignacio was the interim City Traffic Engineer in the City of Long Beach. He oversaw the Design and Construction section which is responsible for monitoring the timing of approximately 550 traffic signals citywide; preparing and reviewing design plans for roadway striping, traffic signal installations and upgrades and speed humps; and reviewing traffic control requirements for utility work. Ignacio worked closely with the Traffic Operations Division which is responsible for keeping the city's 550 traffic signals operating 24 hours a day and the maintenance of nearly 3,600 parking meters. This division provides traffic signal maintenance and parking meter maintenance and collection support to the entire city (Belmont Shore and all the Marine Bureau area parking lots included) and the City of Seal Beach. Finally, as the City Traffic Engineer, he coordinated with the Transportation Programs Division. The Division also administers the annual Rideshare Survey required by the South Coast Air Quality Management District, to promote ridesharing and carpooling to reduce emissions in the city in particular and the Los Angeles basin in general.

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DONALD HOPPE,

PROJECT MANAGER
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DRAINAOE BRIDOE
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PE #34820 Registered Civil Engineer • BS Civil Engineering CSU Polytechnic, Pomona, 1979 • MA: Public Administration CSU, Fullerton • Past President City Engineer's Association of Orange • OCTA Chairman Technical Steering Committee & TAC
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Donald is a highly motivated and goal-oriented professional with demonstrated experience in project management, organizational management. conftict resolution, team development. critical thinking, analysis, and budgeting extensively for the public works industry, with a record of achieving outstanding results. Donald credits his record of meeting all goals and objectives with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines to his highly organized approach and an extremely strong work ethic. This. combined with a total commitment to excellence in all facets of job assignment. enables him to operate as an effective team player, working effectively with the City council, City manager, executive directors, technical personnel, skilled and non-skilled employees, the public, and outside public agencies. These excellent communication and presentation skills, along with his aquired skills acumen, brings a trusted and effective project manager to the table. •i:JQ1;jj@'3=--------------------------------

DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING - CIP PROJECTS, FULLERTON
Donald was responsible for providing all Capital Improvement Program projects for the City of Fullerton and the City's former Redevelopment Agency, performed through an B year period. Along with an in-house staff of 40, Donald was involved in various fields of discipline, including public works design for all adopted CIP projects, construction management, water system design, NPDES compliance and monitoring, private development. public right of way interface, traffic engineering and traffic signal operations. In addition, Donald handled the City of Fullerton's departmental coordination with the Engineering Director and the airport manager for Fullerton's last rema ining General Aviation Airport in Orange County. Donald's part ensured accurate management of the airport funds, as its operation is a primary business center on the west border of the City. Donald's was involved in providing financial management for preparing and presenting the department's $24 million budget. For planning, Donald coordinated with the public infrastructure on behalf of the various private development projects and implementing the former RDA specific plan process. With Construction Project Development. Donald developed the City's 5-year CIP with a typical total cost in value ranging from $25 million to $45 million. And with the Council Support and Interface, Donald attended City Council meetings, and provided direct support to City Council through the City Manager's office.

BASTANCHURY ROAD WIDENING & IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, FULLERTON Donald served as the Project Manager on the Bastanchury Road Widening Project for the City of Fullerton.

The intent of the project was to construct improvements on Bastanchury Road between Harbor Boulevard and Fairway Isles Drive, a distance of approximately 1,950 feet. and to widen Bastanchury Road between Harbor Boulevard and just west of Fairway Isles Road from four to six lanes. a distance of approximately 1,693 feet. The remaining project segment of Bastanchury Road was restriped to be consistent with the widened cross section.

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FY 2023-24 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT OE provided Design Engineering services to the City of Glendale on the Fiscal Year 2023 to 2024 Pavement Management Program Implementation Project. The purpose of this project was to rehabilitate approximately 48,650 linear feet (9.2 miles) of street, a total of 60 streets in all. OE was tasked with providing designs for pavement resurfacing and reconstruction; curb, gutter and sidewalk repairs at 9 separate locations; a total of 124 ADA curb ramps and driveways construction; catch basin enhancements; bus stop improvements and relocations: sewer point repairs: tree well installation and tree planting; utility appurtenance adjustments and relocations; signing and striping; and surveying well monument installations and replacements. Additional work included sewer video inspection to identify sewer defects and preparing sanitary sewer plans for repairs that included point repairs, and sectional and full-length slip lining, along with Traffic Control plans. OE also acquired no-fee permits for ground distrubance work within the City's right-of-way. •OE Team: Majdl Ataya, Chino Consunji, Justin Smeets, Ryan Dennis, Dayton Lowe, Eric Urso, Jason To, David Loria, Leonard Phung, Henry Lu

SIDEWALK GAP CLOSURE AT EAST CHASE DRIVE AND SMITH AVENUE OE provided engineering design services for the City of Corona on the Sidewalk Gap Closure At East Chase Drive And Smith Avenue. The purpose of the project is to construct approximately 1,400 linear feet (0.27 miles) of ADA accessible sidewalk along the following streets (1) Chase Drive between Gilbert Avenue and Thacker Drive; (2) Thacker Drive from Mid-block to Chase Drive; and (3) Smith Avenue between SR-91 freeway and Pleasant View Avenue. The project is funded by the Agreement for Funding Under SB 821 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program, Agreement No. 22-62-058-00, entered into between the City and the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) and is subject to all Federal and State requirements. Our design work included closing sidewalk gaps and designing ADA compliant curb ramps and driveways to improve accessibility, safety, and mobility for pedestrians. , OE Team, MajdiAtaya, Chino Consunji, JustinSmeets. Ryan Dennis, Dayton Lowe, Eric Urso, Jason To, David Loria, Leonard Phung, Henry Lu

WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT, HALSTEAD DR, HIDALGO AVE, MAIN ST OE provided engineering design services for the City of Alhambra on the Water Main Replacement. Halstead Dr, Hidalgo Ave. Main St. The purpose of the project is to replace approximately 5,400 linear feet (1.0 mile) of water mains constructed from the 1910s to the 1920s to improve flow and firefighting capabilities. The limits include Halstead Circle (from Vega St. to Vega St.) and on Hidalgo Avenue (from Alhambra Rd. to Main St.) where we are going from a 6" cast iron to ans· ductile iron pipe (DIP) . The work is also on Main st. (from Hidalgo to Champion Place) where we are going from 4· cast iron to 8" DIP. Service lateral reconnection, trench backfilling, pavement reconstruction, signing and striping, and curb and gutter repairs were also addressed.
• OE Team: Majdi Ataya, Chino Consunji, Justin Smeets, Ryan Dennis, Dayton Lowe, Eric Urso, Jason To, David Loria, Leonard Phung, Henry Lu

CITYWIDE ADA CURB RAMPS & PATH OF TRAVEL PEDESTRIAN ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENT OE is providing Surveying and Design Engineering services to the City of Long Beach involving Citywide ADA Curb Ramps and Path ofTravel Pedestrian Accessibility Improvements. The objective of the project is to design and construct at least 20,000 new ADA compliant curb ramps over the next 20 years in accordance with current State and Federal accessibility codes and standards. The project is to complete 1,000 of those ramps deemed most critical for accessibility.

OE's team utilizes AutoCAD Civil 30 on 3D surfaces for the designs in compliance with the Long Beach standard Plan No. 122 in order to satisfy the maximum allowable slopes dictated in the most current version of Caltrans Standard Plan ABBA. and has had to consider other accessibility standards due to occasional unavailability of a suitable ramp case and type.

The project work entails the preparation of detailed individual curb ramp construction plans with the inclusion of horizontal geometrics, design elevations and dimensions, and utility appurtenance adjustments and relocations, along with concrete infrastructure such as curb, gutter, cross-gutters, and sidewalk. The necessary reconstruction is incorporated in order to accommodate the new curb ramps, meet accessibility requirements, and maintain drainage. Additional design elements have also required consideration, which involve constructing 32"x54 • size fiat landings next to each pedestrian pushbutton at signalized intersections and installing guardrails where retaining curbs adjoin walkable hard surfaces. Due to the large volume of ramps reconstructed each year, small batches of design details and construction of the ramps are being provided to the City at regular intervals through out a continuous process, with City submittals made on a monthly basis at a scaled frequency and quality.
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247TH STREET AREA WATER MAIN. REPLACEMENT PROJECT
OE provided design services for the 247th Street Area Water Main Replacement Project. The existing 4-inch/6-inch water main system was constructed between 1928 and 1930 and had exceeded its useful service life. The project area included Western Avenue from 246th St. to Lomita Blvd, on Lomita Blvd. from Western Avenue to Lot 1728, on 246th St. from Western Avenue to Lot 1748, on 247th St. from Western Avenue to Lot 1748, on 247th Place from Western Avenue to Lot 1746, and on 248th St. from Western Avenue to Lot 1746. To provide improved flow. pressure, and fire protection. installing approximately 3,300 linear feet of new 8-inch PVC water mains was needed. The project had a construction budget of $1.8 million dollars and was funded by local funds along with FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds .

The work was done on an expedited 4 month schedule, and a Caltrans Encroachment Permit along with a City of Los Angeles Permit had to be obtained.
• Reference: Mondher Sa'ied, PE - (310) 325-711Dxll0 - [email protected] - 24300 Narbonne Avenue Lomita, CA 90717 • OE Project Manager: Justin Smeets • Date of the project: 11/2022-1/2024 • Status of the project: Completed • Cost: $2.7 Million

ZONE G WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT PROJECT
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E provided engineering services for the Zone G Water Main Replacement Project. Zone G has 4-inch, 6-inch, and 8-inch water mains built in 1928 which had exceeded their useful life. The purpose of the project was to abandon in place the existing water mains and install approximately 3,700 linear feet (0.7 miles) of new PVC water mains and associated appurtenances along Zone G streets in two phases including Phase 1 - Ebony Lane and Phase 2 Walnut Street and 247th Place, in accordance with the 2022 Water Master Plan. Water main improvements were completed in conjunction with the Zone G Street Construction Project. • Reference: Mondher Sa'ied, PE - (310) 325-7110x110 - [email protected] - 24300 Narbonne Avenue Lomita, CA 90717 • OE Project Manager: Chino Consunji • Date of the project: 2/2023-4/2024 • Status of the project : Completed • Cost: $5.8 million BENNETT, WASHINGTON, WESTRIDGE &. BENDER AVENUES CUL-DE-SACS PROJECT --------
0 E is providing engineering design services on the Bennett Avenue, Washington Avenue, Westridge Avenue and Bender Avenue Cul-De-Sacs Project for the City of Glendora. This includes the design of nearly 7,000 LF of new 8-inch ductile iron/C909 PVC water mains to improve flow, pressure and fire protection. along with 311,000 SF of streets requiring improvements. Other work includes a striping enhancement concept to incorporate marked class II bike lanes. repurposing crosswalk warning lights, reconstructing and replacing 16 ADA curb ramps for compliance, traffic signal inductive loop replacement. and water main appurtenance installation and replacement. A section of pipeline located at Bennett Avenue near Valencia Street passes beneath a storm drain, requiring directional drilling to facilitate new water. main installation through the area. This was accompanied by assessments of fire hydrants, air and vacuum release valves, and water meters and services laterals. This project had a construction estimate of $5 million dollars. • Reference: Maliha Ansari, Principal Civil Engineer - (626) 914-8294 - [email protected] - 116 E. Foothill Boulevard, Glendora, CA 91741 •OE Project Manager: Justin Srneets • Date of the project: 7/2021-2/2022 • Status of the project: Completed • Cost: $5 million

EUCLID ROADWAY & SEWER RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
OE provided Design Engineering services to the City of Fullerton on the Euclid Roadway and Sewer Reconstruction from Williamson to Fern Project. The project consisted of reconstructing or resurfacing approximately 3,700 linear feet of arterial streets between Fern Drive and Williamson Avenue and replacing approximately 1,700 feet of sewer mains between Malvern Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue. The project also included reconstructing 9 ADA ramps to bring them up to the most current ADA standards. The sewer work included removing the existing 10-inch VCP and replacing it with new 12-inch VCP pipe between Commonwealth and Malvern and removing and replacing sewer north of Malvern to the end of the street project limits at Fern without upsizing. The worked also included removing the manholes at the center of the Euclid Street/Chapman Avenue intersection and establishing a new connection point approximately 50 feet to the east along Chapman Avenue as well as reconstructing the double barrel siphon and adjusting invert elevations to achieve a suitable slope. The design utilized a trenchless method to install the siphon beneath the OCPW Brea Creek Channel. Additional tasks included adjusting manhole elevations and reconnected service laterals, constructing new curb and gutter where gutter is absent. constructing ADA compliant curb ramps, and repairing curb, gutter, cross gutters, sidewalks and driveways where required. The City utilized SBl funds for the road rehabilitation and local funds for the sewer improvements.
• Reference: David Grantham, PE, Public Works Engineer - (714) 738-6853 - [email protected] - 303 West Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, CA. 92832 • OE Project Manager: Justin Smeets • Date of the project: 7/2021 -2/2022 • Status of the project: Completed • Cost: $3 million
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IIIRRA MADRE WATER MAIN REPLACE MEMJ- PHASE II
OE provided the City of Sierra Madre with full Design Engineering services for the Water Main Replacement Project.

The purpose of the project was to replace 18 segments of existing 2-inch to 6-inch steel water mains with ductile iron pipe. The pipes were to be installed in parallel trenches to the existing pipes to minimize road reconstruction requirements and ensure that the trench limits encompass the existing roadway patches from previous repairs.

Additionally, fire hydrants, service laterals, valves, blow-offs, air release valves, and other water appurtenances needed to be reconnected, repurposed, or newly installed as necessary. The project included approximately 13,495 linear feet of water mains to be replaced. The water mains are located primarily within residential land use zones. • Reference, Chris Cimino, Director Public Works - (626) 355-7135 x801 - [email protected] - 232 West Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024 • OE Project Manager: Justin Srneets • Date of the project: 9/2019-4/2020 • Status of the project, Completed • Cost, $1.9 million

WALNUT STREET WATER AND SEWER MAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
OE provided full Design Engineering services for the City of Whittier tor the Walnut Street Water and Sewer Main Improvement Project. The proposed project limits included 3,000 feet of Walnut Street from Pickering Avenue to Painter Avenue, consisting of commercial buildings as well as single-family and multi-family residential developments.

OE removed an existing 6-inch cast iron water main and a 6-inch VCP sewer main and replaced them with 12-inch and 10-inch mains, respectively. All laterals and intersecting mains were to be reconnected and sewer manholes reconstructed. The existing plain cement concrete (PCC) roadway was to be replaced from curb to curb following the replacement of the water and sewer mains. Areas of sidewalks in disrepair were to be repaired, and ramps were to be retrofitted or reconstructed as needed to meet ADA requirements . • Reference: Carl Hassel, PE, Capital Projects Administrator - (562)567-9302 - [email protected] - 13230 Penn Street, Whittier, CA 90602 •OE Project Manager: Joe Dyer • Date of the project, 3/2018-212019 • Status of the project: Completed • Cost: $950,000

CAMERON AVENUE SEWER MAIN REHABILITATION PROJECT
OE provided Design Engineering for the City of West Covina on the Cameron Avenue Sewer Main Rehabilitation Project.

This project upgraded the sewer main on Cameron Avenue between Citrus Street and 750 feet east of Inman Road.

The improvements, classified High Priority by the City's Sewer System Management Plan, entailed upsizing the 10-inch sewer main to a 15-inch vitrified clay pipe using the pipe bursting method. Six manholes and approximately 27 laterals were part of the project, and alignment of the sewer was about 10 feet south of the centerline. The sewer main was connected to a 10-inch Los Angeles County line about 200 feet west of Citrus Avenue. OE contacted the County to recommend expediting its upgrade so all work could be done at once. • Reference, Monica Heredia.PE, Deputy Director/City Engineer (now in Pico Rivera) - (562) 801-4965 - [email protected] 6615 Passons Boulevard, Pico Rivera, CA 90660 • OE Project Manager: Justin Smeets • Date of the project: 5/2018-212019 • Status of the project: Completed • Cost: $1 million
RFO, for the City of Fountain Valley, Page 467 As-Needed Utility Design Services 111 The City of Fountain Valley is requesting Project Management services that will include attending meetings, assessing and establishing project goals, strategies, and cost limitations, communicating with the City to keep them apprised of a project's status, providing agendas and minutes for various meetings, preparing and submitting project scheduling progress updates, monitoring and controlling a project schedule, budget and quality, along with proactive general Project Management services. By implementing this approach, we feel that we are pro -actively ensuring quality and the successful management of any given project.

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QUALITY CONTROL MANUAL CONTROL PLAN
(Design & Construction Projects) (The Project & Site Specific ac Plan) OE will fulfill the City's needs and comply with all statutory and regulatory obligations with emphasis on safety, quality, schedule and maximum cost effectiveness. Our team pride themselves on the quality of the engineering services provided, making great efforts to assure that each project is of the highest quality, exceeding the needs and expectations of our valued Clients.

RFO, for the City of Fountain Valley, Page 468 As-Needed Utility Design Services 112 SECTION 3: Understanding of and Proposed Approach to the RFQ Scope of Work The following sections indicate our approach to design engineering projects which illustrates our ability to provide general civil project planning and engineering services on a variety of projects:

ENGINEERING DESIGN

STREET REHABILITATION
A final determination of the rehabilitation methods to be applied are made following a detailed site evaluation. review of any available pavement management study and geotechnical data, development of a preliminary cost estimate for all construction component s, and discussions with the City. In addition to traditional rehabilitation methods, OE can assess the potential benefits of incorporating emerging technologies into a design at the City's request. The cost of incorporating these technologies varies ; however, they typically result in up-front cost savings in labor and material costs or long-term savings by providing a street with service life comparable to one that has been reconstructed at a reduced price . These emerging t echnologies include:

RECLAIMED ASPHALT PAVEMENT (RAP)
Options to recycle the material milled from the streets can be evaluated if there is sufficient surface area to be rehabilitated, making this rehabil itation method economically viable . There are several methods that utilize RAP, including:
• Hot Recycling • Hot in Place Recycling • Cold Central Plant Recycling • Cold in Place Recycling • Full Depth Reclamation The determination of which methods may be feasible for the project will depend on street geometry and structural section, project logistics, and available construction budgets.

Studies have historically demonstrated that the inclusion of RAP in the pavement design results in a pavement of similar or better quality than pavement constructed using conventional methods. Depending on the RAP method utilized, cost savings can be realized by reducing the amount of new asphalt cement or binder used, transportation costs, and disposal costs. Cold-mix methods can also result in reduced disruptions to traffic flow due to reduced curing times .

Utilizing RAP methods also shows Environmental Stewardship by recycling non-renewable resources, reducing waste to landfills, minimizing air emissions, and conserving energy.

FIBER. REINFORCED ASPHALT
Fiber additives can be incorporated into full depth pavement layers, overlays, and slurry seals to improve the tensile strength, crack resistance, and service life of the pavement. Fiber reinforced asphalt has been utilized on projects by numerous Cities and Counties throughout Southern California. Cost savings can be realized by ext ending t he pavement life and by reducing the required pavement thicknesses, as compared to conventional asphalt mixes.

DIAMOND GRIND & OVERLAY
The greatest cost-savings is achieved by utilizing this method. We would first diamond grind the concrete. This would be followed by a crack grouting joint filler. This method can also be looked at so that the City of Fountain Valley can be comfortable in the choice that they make. The advantage of this approach is that is minimally invasive to homeowners. After construction hours, the site is open to the public and there is minimum clean-up.

The cost of diamond grinding is the least cost option, and would allow funds to be diverted to other locations also in need of repair and rehabilitation.

STREET DESIGN IN CIVIL 30
Street sections are evaluated by converting topographic survey data into a 3D surface in AutoCAD Civil 3D. Street crown heights and cross-slopes are assessed and adjusted as necessary to tie into any curb and gutter elevat ions. Proposed street surfaces, curbs, and gutters are also created as a 3-D surface. The software allows for surface elevations and slopes to be reported at any given point and it dynamically updates the values when changes are made to the design. The software also allows for the simulation of rainfall for surface run-off flows from street crowns to gutters as intended.

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GREEN STREET DESIGN
The primary intention of Green Street design is to capture surface run-off before it enters the storm sewer system ta minimize the pollutants discharged into the receiving water bodies (i.e. lakes, rivers, etc.). Green Street features can also reduce the load placed on the storm sewer system and reduce flooding during peak rainfall. As an added benefit, Green Street features also improve street aesthetics. Some of the design features considered for incorporation into storm sewer systems are summarized below. Suitability of these methods are partially dependent on the infiltration rates of subsoils and anticipated surface runoff volumes.

LANDSCAPING
Careful planning of the vegetation utilized in landscaped areas can have a noticeable effect on stormwater retention rates. Drought resistant plants such as succulents can be incorporated into designs as they have a much greater water retention capacity than other plants. Additionally, the planting of trees or larger plants with broad leaves with high transpiration rates (the rate at which water is drawn into the roots and evaporated from the leaves) can also be beneficial.

BIOFILTRATION & BIOSWALES
Biofiltration utilizes several different layers of media to retain, filter, and disperse stormwater runoff into the subsoil. Components may include plants, mulch, soil, sand/gravel, and perforated pipe. Biofiltration does require some maintenance to prevent bio-clogging.

MODULAR BIOFILTRATION UNITS
Several companies otter modular, prefabricated biofiltration units that can be configured to meet the specific requirements of a project. Typicall y, these systems utilize proprietary filtering media which may offer higher removal rates of pollutants when compared to traditional biofiltering methods, as well as options to incorporate additional retention space in the form of prefabricated storage modules. While more expensive than traditional biofiltration construction, these modular units provide easier maintenance and access to the filter media to prevent bio-clogging.

IN;flLT'RATION WELLS &. TRENCHES
Infiltration wells typically consist of perforated pipe surrounded by clean aggregate and filter fabric with a sand filter base . Infiltration wells can capture a large volume of surface run-off which then can be slowly dispersed into the surrounding subsoil. Proper placement of infiltration wells can reduce surface flow which will also reduce soil erosion rates. Infiltration trenches consist of linear ditches that contain highly permeable soils (aggregate).

Infiltration trenches can quickly contain large volumes of water but may not provide the same pollutant removal benefits provided by biofilters due to the lack of biological media and the rate at which the surface runoff disperses into the soil. Infi ltration trenches are also prone to clogging, similar to the other filtering methods.

STORM DRAIN CONSTRUCTION
PIPELINES &. MANHOLES
With any existing sewer manholes in the vicinity of a proposed storm drain alignment, these will be accessed to verify any existing pipeline alignments and measure invert elevations. Measured elevations would then be used in lieu of as-built information in the event it conflicts with measured values or is not available. Underground utility alignments and appurtenance locations are then added to the base maps using available as-built and topographic survey data. A conceptual alignment and vert ical profile is developed based on site constraints and alternative options can be provided if warranted. Potential conflicts with alignment and existing underground utilities are then verified via potholing.

BYPASSING REQUIRE~ENTS
OE assess's and outlines any bypassing requirements in the Specifications. A bypassing and dewatering plan prior to disturbing the existing storm water flows requires submittal approval by the Contractor. These types of plans are meant to illustrate and explain how flows would be maintained and contained during construction. Storm water must be contained within a closed conduit at all times during construction. Included with the aforementioned plans is a schedule identifying the order in which the system would be redirected at each junction, along with an emergency clean -up plan.

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HYDROLOGIC/HYDRAULIC STUDY
Where required, a hydrologic/hydraulic study is conducted and includes calculations for 50, 25, and 10-year storm events. These such studies utilize the data parameters provided in the Master Plan of Drainage. Additional study analysis include street capacity, storm drain capacity, and catch basin capacity calculations . Storm drain maps showing storm drain alignment and storm water conditions before and after cons truction are also included in the report, if applicable.

DRONE MAPPING
A site assessment is enhanced with the collection of high-resolution aerial photographs using our drone. Our team has three remote pilots licensed by the FAA to fty drones for commercial use. The aerial photographs allow us to accurately denote site surface features, areas of excessive pavement distress, utility notification markings, and street striping, as well as providing us with highly detailed reference data that cannot be achieved through traditional site evaluation methods. Additionally, the images collected are at a higher resolution than images provided by other sources and are ideal for use in the preparation of exhibits. The images below, collected for a previous project. demonstrate the level of detailed information that can be collected using drone technology. The aerial photos collected are consolidated in post-processing to create complete street segments with very high levels of detail.

LASER SCANNING
OE collects topography data and photos using a terrestrial laser scanner. The laser scanner is equipped with a high -speed 3D scanning system that measures 500,000 points per second and HOR 360-degree images. The advantage of laser scanning is it provides high density accuracy, fast data collection, and a clear representation of the existing conditions using a colorized point cloud of the site as shown in the sample image.

The 3D point cloud produced allows linework to be quickly drafted and for a more accurate placement of objects for the existing utility appurtenances. Appurtenance geometry such as utility pole, fence and tree diameters RFO, for the City of Fountain Valley, Page 471 As-Needed Utility Design Services I 1s SECTION 3: Understanding of and Proposed Approach to the RFO Scope of Work are accurately documented as the entire circumferences of the objects are measured rather than the single point which is typically collected from a traditional survey. This allows a precise identification of ADA clearance issues to ensure an accurate design.

CONSTRUCTION PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS DEVELOPMENT
All designs and construction plans are ADA compliant
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for the specifications, whichever takes precedence. All signing and striping required are designed in accordance with the Caltrans Standard Plans and the California
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SECTION 3: Understanding of and Proposed Approach to the RFO Scope of Work Quality Assurance (OA) is a proactive measure to verify that our systems and procedures align with the City's requirements and expectations. Achieving design quality is crucial for controlling costs during construction. By dedicating resources to producing quality designs, QA delivers a better return on investment and must be adhered to throughout all phases of project design.

The most effective Construction Management (CM) approach begins during the design phase. Emphasizing design quality and clarity is the best way to minimize change orders, claims, and construction costs. Our OA approach focuses on creating well-documented, well-designed plans and specifications that meet a high standard of quality. This means our designs must be Clear, Complete, Correct, Consistent, and Constructible (the ·5 C's").

Providing contractors with high-quality plans allows them to understand exactly what to bid on, minimizing areas of interpretation. The requirement for public bidding further incentivizes our design engineering team to achieve both quality and clarity in project plans and specifications. Our primary goal is to achieve the highest project quality by implementing and maintaining accuracy and consistency across all calculations, drawings, and specifications in project documents.

PLAN REVIEW
Our documents will go through 3 levels
of review prior to each submittal:

ERROR MITIGATION
This three t iered review allows for error mitigation
on 3 separate levels of detail:

Plan checks will check that the plans meet the 5 C's : Consistent, Clear, Correct, Constructible, and Complete.

Quality Control (OC) involves performing all activities in conformance with valid requirements, regardless of their overall contribution to the design process. Good CAD techniques, attention to detail, and ensuring that plans are accurate and useful to the contractor are essential components of quality.

Our project engineers and project managers understand that quality results from a series of processes. It requires a team to perform numerous appropriate activities at the right times during the plan development process. QC is not just a final review; it is an ongoing approach that emphasizes quality throughout every phase of the design process.

At OE, we believe in designing smarter and building better. Our design team adheres to established design policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines in the preparation and review of all design products, ensuring compliance and good engineering practices as directed by the Project QC Plan. This continuous focus on quality helps us deliver superior results for every project.

The elements of the QC Plan are as follows :
• PROJECT INFORMATION: Title I Number I Location I Description I Plan Scope I Plan Overview • PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS: PS&E I Industry Quality Standards I OE Quality Standards I Other Specifications • PROCESS CONTROL: Quality Control Tasks Listing I Process Coordination I Process Communication • PROJECTORGANIZA TION & COMMUNICATION: Key Personnel I Responsibilities I Authority I Chain of Communication • DESIGN CONTROL: Design Plan I Design Reviews
• CONTROL OF NONCONFORMITY: Identifying I Recording I Reporting • PROJECT CLOSE-OUT: Closeout Checklist I Closeout Report I Lessons Learned RFO, for the City of Fountain Valley, Page 474 As-Needed Utility Design Services I 1a SECTION J: Understanding of and Proposed Approach to the RFO Scope of Work Effective project controls are essential for managing and delivering successful projects. At OE, our project controls framework encompasses a range of activities and processes designed to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Below are the key components of our project controls approach.

DESIGN KICK-OFF MEETING & PROJECT MEETINGS
The kickoff meeting is a critical first step in setting the stage for a successful project. During this meeting, we:
• Establish project goals and objectives as well as any technical requirements. • Define roles and responsibil ities .
• Review the project schedule and milestones.
• Discuss potential risks and mitigation strategies.
• Set expectations for communication and collaboration.

Regular project meetings are held to monitor progress, address any issues, and keep all stakeholders informed. These meetings facilitate open communication, ensuring that everyone is aligned and working towards the same goals.

SCHEDULE CONTROL
Monitoring the project schedule is vital to identify any delays early and take corrective actions. Our approach includes:
• Regularly updating the project schedule. • Comparing planned progress with actual progress. • Identifying the root causes of any slippage. • Implementing corrective measures to get the project back on track.

We hold two internal meetings weekly: one for status updates and the other for resource allocation. These meetings help us stay aligned, address any emerging issues promptly, and ensure that resources are used effectively to keep the project on track.

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To support this process, we prepare Earned Value (EV) Reports and Planned Value (PV) Reports on a monthly basis.

These reports help us:
• Assess the "Health of Schedule" by comparing the value of work planned (PV) to the value of work actually completed (EV). • Proactively identify schedule variances and areas that may require corrective action. • Provide transparency and insight into project progress for all stakeholders.

By proactively tracking schedule slippage and using EV and PV reports, we minimize delays and keep the project moving forward .

AGILE PROJECT MANAG,EMENT
We also use ClickUp to monitor and track workload and resources. ClickUp enables us to manage tasks, allocate resources efficiently, and monitor project progress in real-time. Various views within ClickUp help us manage different phases of the project, such as utility notifications and research. It also supports views like Task List. Gantt Chart, and Kanban Boards. This tool supports our Agile Project Management (PM) practices by allowing us to:

RFO, for the City of Fountain Valley, Page 475 As-Needed Utility Design Services 119 SECTION 3: Understanding of and Proposed Approach to the RFO Scope of Work • Break down projects into manageable tasks, sub-tasks and checklists. • Adjust priorities dynamically based on project needs. • Facilitate collaboration and communication among team members.

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OE provides comprehensive status update reports to keep all stakeholders informed about the project's progress.

These reports include:
• A summary of completed tasks and milestones.
• An overview of upcoming activities.
• Identification of any issues or risks.
• Recommendations for corrective actions. • Updated project timelines and forecasts. • Access to ClickUp for real-time collaboration with the City. • Inclusion of Earned Value (EV) and Planned Value (PV) reports for transparent progress tracking.

These reports ensure transparency and enable informed decision-making.

DOCUMENT CONTROL
Proper document control is essential for maintaining project integrity and ensuring that all project documents are accurate and accessible. Our document control practices include:
• Utilizing Box Enterprise as our document management system. • Operating on a HIPAA-certified, enterprise-grade, cloud filing system. • Mapping all of the City's standards, folder structures, templates, and document formats for implementation. • Storing all documents on our cloud-based Box Enterprise account. • Allowing secure, remote access and review of our entire filing system by City staff. • Ensuring compliance with project requirements and Caltrans' LAPM filing requirements. • Enabling City staff to select passwords for access to view, upload, or download any project files (e.g., PS&E, schedules, utility logs, field observations, daily reports, photo diaries) without changing the City's existing IT framework. • Providing flexible access to project files from anywhere and on any device, and enabling access to select files for other collaborators .

Effective document control helps prevent misunderstandings and ensures that everyone is working with the latest information.

COST CONTROL
One of our core corporate philosophies is honesty and transparency, and costs and budgeting are no exception.

Our cost control measures include:
• Using advanced financial software to prepare invoices and reports. • Allowing the City to request billing statements at any time during the billing cycle. • Providing real-time reports of hours and expenses, enabling the City to easily compare proposed resources to resources used and/or remaining.
• Ensuring the budget is reliable and accurate, and falls within the City's allotted budget. • Demonstrating flexibility in reducing project costs or staying within the budget.

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•oE pays all Construction Inspectors prevailing wage rates in compliance with the requirements set forth by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) State prevailing wages under Labor Code§ 1770 et seq. Labor Code§§ 1775 and 1777.7 along with the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) under the standards of the community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding as administered by the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Department. "*Hourly rate schedule is part of Onward Engineering's quote for use in invoicing for progress payments and for extra work incurred that is not part of this RFP RFO, for the City of Fountain Valley, Page 477 As-Needed Utility Design Services Exhibit "B"
Insurance Specifications

EXHIBIT "B11

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$ 1,000,000.00 dollars per occurrence,$ 2,000,000.00 dollars general aggregate, for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage, including without limitation, blanket contractual liability.
[Z) [Check if Applicable] Automobile liability insurance. CONSUL TANT 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 CONSUL TANT 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$ 1,000,000.00 dollars combined single limit for each accident. [l] [Check if Applicable] Workers' compensation insurance. CONSULTANT shall maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance (Statutory Limits) and Employer's Liability Insurance (with limits of at least$ 1,000,000.00 dollars). CONSUL TANT 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. r77 [Check if Applicable] Umbrella or excess liability insurance. CONSUL TANT snall obtain and maintain an umbrella or excess liability insurance policy with limits of not less than $ 4,000,000.00 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.
r7J [Check if Applicable] Professional liability (errors & omissions) insurance.

CONSUL TANT shall maintain professional liability insurance that covers the services to

be performed in connection with this AGREEMENT, in the minimum amount of $1 ,000,000.00 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 CONSUL TANT agrees to maintain continuous coverage through a period no less than three years after completion of the services required by this AGREEMENT.

D [Check if Applicable] Pollution liability insurance. Environmental Impairment Liability Insurance shall be written on CONSUL TANT'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 $ 1,000,000.00 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 th re e ye a rs aft e r 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.

D [Check if Applicable] Explosion, collapse, underground insurance.

CONSULT ANT shall furnish a copy of a public liability and property damage insurance policy with "XCU" or equivalent coverage in an amount not less than $ 1,000,000.00 dollars per person and$ 2,000,000.00 dollars per occurrence for personal injury. The limit of property damage liability shall be not less than $ 1,000,000.00 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 CONSUL TANT, its agent, employees, or subcontractors presenting such public display. CITY, its officers, agents, and employees shall be additional insureds under the policy. CONSULT ANT shall not cancel the insurance coverage without fifteen (15) days prior written notice to the State Fire Marshal.

Proof of insurance. CONSUL TANT 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. CONSUL TANT 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

AGREEMENT by CONSUL TANT, his/her/its agents, representatives, employees, or subconsultants. If this AGREEMENT involves construction, CONSULT ANT 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 CONSUL TANT or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these specifications to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. CONSUL TANT 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). CONSULT ANT acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of CITY to inform CONSULT ANT 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. CONSUL TANT 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

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 CONSUL TANT ninety (90) days advance written notice of such change. If such change results in substantial additional cost to CONSUL TANT, CITY and CONSUL TANT may renegotiate CONSUL TANT'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 CONSUL TANT'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.

AGREEMENT FOR CONSUL TANT SERVICES
CONAs-Needed Material Testing Services
This AGREEMENT is made and effective as of the EFFECTIVE DATE, by and between the City of Fountain Valley, a municipal corporation ("CITY") and The Converse Professional Group ("CONSUL TANT"). In consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth herein, the parties agree as follows:

1. TERM
This AGREEMENT shall commence on April 15, 2025 ("EFFECTIVE DATE") and remain and continue in effect until all tasks described herein are completed but in no event later than April 14, 2028 , unless sooner terminated or extended pursuant to the provisions of this AGREEMENT.

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

3. NOTICE TO PROCEED
CONSUL TANT 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 CONSUL TANT 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 DA TE 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. s. CITY MANAGEMENT
Director of Public Works or designee shall represent CITY in all matters pertaining to the administration of this AGREEMENT, including review and approval of all products submitted by CONSUL TANT, but not including the authority to enlarge the tasks to be performed or change the compensation due to CONSUL TANT.

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

CONSUL TANT's compensation, subject to Section 6 hereof.

6. PAYMENT
(a) CITY agrees to pay CONSUL TANT in accordance with the payment rates, terms, and schedule of payment set forth in Exhibit A. This amount shall not exceed Six Hundred Thousand & 00/100
Dollars ($600,000.00 ) ("TOTAL CONTRACT SUM") for the total term of this AGREEMENT unless additional payment is approved as provided in this AGREEMENT.
(b) CONSULT ANT 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 CONSUL TANT at the time CITY's written authorization is given to CONSUL TANT 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 CONSUL TANT 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. CONSUL TANT 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. CONSUL TANT 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

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 SUBCONSUL TANT'S PAYROLL RECORDS. Additionally, CONSUL TANT 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 CONSUL TANT 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 CONSUL TANT or any subconsultant under CONSUL TANT) 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 CONSUL TANT 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 CONSUL TANT 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 CONSUL TANT.
(e) Legal Day's Work. In the performance of this AGREEMENT, not more than eight (8) hours shall constitute a day's work, and CONSUL TANT 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 CONSUL TANT 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

said notice, CONSUL TANT 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 CONSUL TANT 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, CONSUL TANT will submit an invoice to CITY detailing work performed up to the time of termination.

9. DEFAULT OF CONSULTANT
(a) CONSUL TANT's failure to comply with the provisions of this AGREEMENT shall constitute a default. In the event that CONSUL TANT is in default for cause under the terms of this AGREEMENT, CITY shall have no obligation or duty to continue compensating CONSUL TANT 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 CONSUL TANT's control, and without fault or negligence of CONSUL TANT, 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 CONSUL TANT 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 CONSUL TANT 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 CONSUL TANT 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. CONSUL TANT 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,

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 CONSUL TANT. With respect to computer files, CONSUL TANT shall make available to CITY, at CONSUL TANT'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. INPEMNIEIGAIION
(a) Indemnification for Professional Liability. When the law establishes a professional standard of care for CONSUL TANT's services, to the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSUL TANT 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, CONSUL TANT 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 CONSUL TANT is a design professional as defined in Civil Code Section 2782.8, in no event shall the cost to defend charged to the CONSUL TANT 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 CONSUL TANT 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 CONSUL TANT is legally liable, including but not limited to officers, agents, employees, or subconsultants of CONSULTANT.
(c) General Indemnification Provisions. CONSUL TANT 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

involved by, for, with or on behalf of CONSUL TANT in the performance of this AGREEMENT. In the event CONSULTANT fails to obtain such indemnity obligations from others as required here, CONSUL TANT 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 CONSUL TANT 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, CONSUL TANT 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"), CONSUL TANT 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. CONSUL TANT 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 CONSUL TANT; (3) The GOODS will be free of any security interests, liens, or encumbrances and CONSULTANT has title to the GOODS;

( 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 CONSUL TANT, 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 CONSUL TANT cannot replace the GOODS and repair either is not commercially practicable or cannot be made within three (3) days, CONSUL TANT 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 CONSUL TANT for the costs to make the correction; or
( 4) Engage a third party to provide substitute GOODS and charge CONSUL TANT 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 CONSUL TANT's exclusive direction and control. Neither CITY nor any of its officers, employees, or agents shall have control over the conduct of CONSUL TANT or any of CONSUL TANT's officers, employees, or agents, except as set forth in this AGREEMENT. CONSULT ANT 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. CONSUL TANT 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 CONSUL TANT in connection with the performance of this AGREEMENT. Except for the fees paid to CONSULT ANT as provided in this AGREEMENT, CITY shall not pay salaries, wages, or other compensation to CONSUL TANT 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

addition to the indemnification prov1s1ons of Section 11, CONSUL TANT shall indemnify, defend, and hold CITY harmless from claims or liability arising from CONSULT ANT's employees for CITY benefits including, but not limited to, pension, health benefits, holiday, vacations, etc.

15. LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES
CONSUL TANT 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. CONSUL TANT 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 CONSUL TANT 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
CONSUL TANT 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 CONSUL TANT, 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 BENEF II 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 t CONFUCTS Of INTEREST
(a) All information gained by CONSULTANT in performance of this AGREEMENT shall be considered confidential and shall not be released by CONSUL TANT 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

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 CONSUL TANT 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 CONSUL TANT and/or be present at any deposition, hearing, or similar proceeding. CONSUL TANT agrees to cooperate fully with CITY and to provide the opportunity to review any response to discovery requests provided by CONSUL TANT. 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
CONSUL TANT 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.

CONSUL TANT 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
City of Fountain Valley
10200 Slater Avenue
Fountain Valley, California 92708
Attention: City Clerk

22. ASSIGNMENT

CONSULTANT
The Converse Professional Group
2021 Rancho Drive, Ste. 1
Redlands, California 92373
Attention: Hashmi Quazi, PhD, PE, GE
CONSULTANT shall not assign the performance of this AGREEMENT, nor

any part thereof, nor any monies due hereunder, without the prior written consent of CITY.
0 [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.

D [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 CONSUL TANT'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 CONSUL TANT.

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 CONSUL TANT 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.

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 CONSUL TANT's Proposal. No limitation of CONSUL TANT's liability, waiver of rights of CITY, or release of rights or remedies held by CITY, contained in CONSUL TANT's Proposal shall be of any force or effect.

21. 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 CONSUL TANT's duty to provide CITY with a defense at CONSUL TANT's cost when CITY receives a complaint, petition, or other pleading from a third party requiring CITY to defend itself.

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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
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Rick Miller, City Clerk
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HARPER & BURNS LLP
Attorneys for the City
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Scope of Services
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Presented To:

CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY
10200 Slater Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Presented By:

CONVERSE CONSULTANTS
2021 Rancho Drive, Suite 1
Redlands, CA 92373
909-796-0544
August 22, 2024

Converse Consultants
Geotechnlcal Engineering, Environmental & Groundwater Science, Inspection & Testing Services August22,2024
Ms. Amanda McCall Management AnalysUPurchasing Officer
City of Fountain Valley
10200 Slater Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
RE: STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS TO PROVIDE AS-NEEDED MATERIAL

TESTING SERVICES
City of Fountain Valley, Request For Qualifications (RFQ) No. 24.014 City of Fountain Valley, Orange County, California
Converse Project No. 24-32-131 -00 (30)
Ms. McCall,
Converse Consultants (Converse) appreciates the opportunity to submit our Statement of Qualifications to provide As-Needed Material Testing Services for various capital improvement projects for the City of Fountain Valley (City).

In preparation of this proposal, we reviewed the following. • Request For Proposal No. 24-014 for As-Needed Material Testing Services issued by the City of Fountain Valley on July 17, 2024.
• Addendums/Q&A No. 1 and Addendum/Q&A No. 2, all dated August 17, 2024 Our single point of contact and individual authorized to negotiate a contract on behalf of Converse is Dr. Quazi. He is a registered civil and geotechnical engineer with over 37 years of experience in Southern California. His contact information is as follows.

Hashmi Quazi, PhD, PE, GE, Principal-In-Charge I Project Manager 3176 Pullman Street, Suite 108, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Office: 714-444-9660 I Cell: 951-264-3286 I Email: [email protected] We understand city projects will include arterial and residential pavement rehabilitation and resurfacing projects, sewer line structural repairs, sidewalks improvements projects, arterial median landscape projects, public building improvements, water line improvements, water well rehabilitation, and traffic signal improvements.

Presently Converse does have similar on-call contracts with various cities, counties and other public agencies throughout southern California. We are familiar with the demands and challenges of these on-call contracts. Converse is committed to dedicating appropriate staff to meet the demand of the City.

Converse and our proposed staff have the required qualifications and experience to provide material testing services for the above-referenced projects. We are proposing and will perform all services listed under the ProjecUScope of Work Overview in the RFQ. Our testing and inspection services will be provided in accordance with applicable City Standard Plans, Greenbook 3176 Pullman Street, Suite 108, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Telephone: (714) 444-9660 • Facsimile: (714) 444-9640 • www.converseconsultants.com

Statement of Qualifications to Provide As-Needed Material Testing Services City of Fountain Valley, Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 24.014 City of Fountain Valley, Orange County, California
August22,2024

Specifications, Caltrans Standards, and project Plans and Specifications.

We have over 35 professional and technical staff, available to service your projects, including inhouse State of California licensed geotechnical engineers, engineering geologists, environmental scientists, special inspectors, laboratory and field technicians, drafting/CAD specialists, and other support personnel specialized in their respective fields.

Our laboratory in our Costa Mesa office can perform geotechnical materials tests that will be required for your projects. In addition, we have full-service laboratories in our Monrovia and Redlands offices who can perform all required testing. These laboratories are approved by various certifying agencies, including California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Division of the State Architect (DSA), Concrete and Cement Reference Laboratory (CCRL) and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Offices (AASHTO). They are supervised by a registered civil engineer to ensure quality control and are available 24 hours a day.

Converse will:

Have a licensed civil/geotechnical engineer in responsible charge of all work as directed which may include quality assurance of field and laboratory work, certifying materials test result, both laboratory and field comply with project specifications, reports of investigation or construction summaries, providing recommendations.
• Provide field technicians with certification issued by ACI, ICC, NICET, and/or AASHTO to perform the respective field observations, sampling and test methods utilized. • Provide experienced laboratory technicians certified by ACI, ICC, NICET, Caltrans and AASHTO.

Provide necessary insurance and will provide certification prior to the commencement of any services.
• Converse's DIR No. is 100001465 with an expiration date of 06/30/2026.

Converse is financially a very stable firm. We have been in business for 78 years and we operate without any loan or financial debts.

We have reviewed and understood all elements of the RFQ. Converse is willing to enter into a contract under the terms and conditions described by this RFQ. We understand the contract term will be for a minimum of a 3-year term.

We appreciate the opportunity to submit our qualifications and look forward to providing material testing services to the City of Fountain Valley. If you wish to discuss this proposal in greater detail, please feel free to call the undersigned at 909-474-2847.

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Statement of Qualifications to Provide As-Needed Material Testing Services City of Fountain Valley, Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 24.014 City of Fountain Valley, Orange County, California
August22,2024

2. Firm Qualifications
Converse has been providing geotechnical and materials testing services for projects such as street improvement, water pipeline, sewer pipeline and essential public buildings, which are required in the City's RFQ, for over 78 years throughout southern California. Our mission is to work together with our clients to provide them with responsive and quality services, resulting in the development of long-term relationships.

2.a Firm Profile
Converse was established in 1946 to provide professional services in the fields of geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, groundwater sciences, environmental sciences, and soil and materials testing and inspection.

We are an employee-owned corporation, with 9 offices and more than 170 employees throughout the United States - California (Monrovia, Redlands, Costa Mesa, Palm Desert and Palmdale), Nevada (Las Vegas, Reno, and Elko), and Pennsylvania.

Converse Consultants (Converse) has the relevant qualifications and experience working on similar projects throughout Southern California. Our staff is familiar with the guidelines for inspection and testing of construction material. They possess the required registration/certification to render services related to their expertise. Because of our large pool of in-house staff, we can service multiple projects and still comply with your schedule.

We have an in-house laboratory within our Costa Mesa office, and we have similar facilities in our Monrovia and Redlands offices. Our laboratories are certified by Caltrans and the Division of State Architects (DSA). We participate in the AMRL, CCRL and Caltrans proficiency samples testing program, which enable us to maintain the quality of our laboratory testing. A registered civil engineer supervises each lab to ensure all our equipment is calibrated regularly, and quality control is available 24/7. Whatever the challenge, Converse can meet all your geotechnical and materials testing needs.

2.b Staff Matrix
The Staff Matrix shown below illustrates our project team, their role identified for the projects referenced in this RFQ, their education, licenses/certification, and years of experience . '
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ENGINEERS / GEOLOGISTS
Hashmi Quazi Principal/Project PhD,PE,GE 37 Manager
Siva Sivathasan Principal Engineer PhD, PE, GE, DGE, QSD, F.ASCE 30 Robert Gregorek Senior Geologist MS, PG, CEG 44
Converse Consultants
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Statement of Qualifications to Provide As-Needed Material Testing Services City of Fountain Valley, Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 24.014 City of Fountain Valley, Orange County, California
August22,2024

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Babak Abbasi
Aleksey Zhukov
Catherine Nelson
Stephen
McPherson
Sean Castillo
Bill Kowalski
Diego Garcia
Brian Kauffman
Tom Groover
Randy White
Travell Landrum
Jose Navarrete
Ray Ertl
Kerolos Makary
Daniel Arteaga Rafael Jacinto
Jita Smith
Travell Landrum
Christian
Quintero

ENGINEERS / GEOLOGISTS
Project Engineer PhD,PE
Staff Engineer BS, Caltrans 105, 125, 201, 202, 205, 216,217,226,227,229 Project Geologist BS,GIT
Lead Field Caltrans 216,231, Nuclear Gauge, ACI Technician Caltrans 125, 231, 504, 518, 539, 540,
Field Technician 543, 556, 557, ACI Grade I, Nuclear
Gauge
Field Technician Caltrans 125, 504, 518, 539, 540, 556, 557, ACI Grade I, Nuclear Gauge Field Technician Caltrans 504, 518, 539, 540, 557, ACI Grade I, Nuclear Gauge Field Technician Nuclear Gauge, ACI Grade I Field Technician Caltrans 125, 231,504,518, 523, 539, 540,556,557,Nuc~arGauge Field Technician Caltrans 125,231,504,518,523,533, 539,540,556,557, Nuclear Gaug~ _ Field Technician Caltrans 504, 518, 533, 540, 543, 556, 557, Nuclear Gau e, ACI Grade I Field Technician Nuclear Gauge Field Technician ICC Concrete, ICC Structural Field Technician BS, ACI Grade I, ICC Soils, Nuclear Gauge, City of LA Grading Inspector Field Technician Nuclear Gauge, ACI Grade I

LABORATORY STAFF
Lab Supervisor Caltrans 105, 125 AGG, 201,202, 205, 216,217,226,227,229 Lab Technician Nuclear Gauge, Caltrans 125, 504, 518,
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2.c Organization Chart
Statement of Qualifications to Provide As-Needed Material Testing Services City of Fountain Valley, Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 24.014 City of Fountain Valley, Orange County, California
August22,2024

Our project team is illustrated in the Organization Chart below. Depending on your project needs, we will select individuals who can best provide the most technically sound and cost-effective solution.

Engineers & Geologists
Robert Gregorek, MS, PG, CEG
Siva Sivathasan, PhD, PE, GE,
DGE, QSD, F.ASCE
Babak Abbasi, PhD, PE
Aleksey Zhukov, BS
Catherine Nelson, BS, GIT
Stephen McPherson, BS, GIT

2.d Key Staff Resumes
Principal-in-Charge/
Project Manager
Hashmi S. Quazi, PhD, PE, GE
Field Services Coordinator
Penney Munns
Laboratory Jita Smith 1
Travell Landrum
Christian Quintero
Field Technicians
Sean Castillo
Bill Kowalski
Diego Garcia
Brian Kauffman
Tom Groover
Randy White
Travell Landrum
Jose Navarrete
Ray Ertl
Kerolos Makary
Daniel Arteaga
Rafael Jacinto
The key professional and field staff resumes who will be assigned to work under this on-call contract have direct experience providing services for the projects described in the RFQ and are included on the following pages. Additional resumes will be provided upon request.

Our Project Manager for this RFQ will be Hashmi Quazi, PhD, PE, GE. Dr. Quazi will have direct responsibility for the services provided to the City. He will be the City's first point of contact on all matters dealing with the services offered and will handle the day-to-day activities through the completion of the projects.

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Hashmi Quazi, PhD, PE, GE
Principal-in-Charge / Project Manager
Dr. Quazi has over 37 years of experience providing geotechnical engineering services and has earned a reputation for providing quality work in an honest and ethical manner, on time and within budget. Dr. Quazi provides quality control, budget oversight, and technical assistance on project types including street/roadway, water pipelines, sewer pipelines, essential buildings, and other related studies.

Relevant Experience
Portola and Alton Parkway, Lake Forest, CA. Project Manager.

Provided technical oversight and budget control for the

EDUCATION
• Ph.D., Civil Engineering, University
of Arizona, 1987
• M.S., Civil Engineering, Arizona
State University, 1982
• S.S., Bangladesh Engineering
University, 1978

REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
• California, Civil Engineer, #46651
• California, Geotechnical Engineer,
#2517
geotechnical observation and testing for the project. The project consists of approximately 4,000 linear feet of pavement and approximately 10,700 linear feet of pavement that was re-paved along portions of the street alignments for Alton Parkway and Portola Parkway, respectively.

Various Sewer Pipeline and Street Improvements, Anaheim, CA Project Manager. Provided technical oversight and budget control for the project during the construction phase. The project will replace existing 6-inch VCP with a new 8-inch VCP located in Cypress St., Resh St., Citron St., Janss St., Pine St., and Lincoln Ave along with reconstruction of AC pavement, sidewalks, curb and gutter.

Lake Forest Water Pipeline, Lake Forest, CA. Project Manager. Provided technical and budget oversight, resource allocation and contract management for the project during the construction phase. The project included installation of approximately 1,700 linear feet of 16-inch CML&C welded steel pipeline, installation of various pipeline laterals that will be used to serve a future pump station, and removal of a normally closed valve.

Ximeno Water Main, Long Beach, CA. Project Manager. Provided technical and budget oversight, resource allocation and contract management for the project during the construction phase. The project included construction of 8-inch diameter ductile iron water main ductile water main interconnections; valve fittings; connections to existing water mains and laterals, installation of water service connection, reconnection of water services and meters, installation of fire hydrants, abandonment or removal of existing water main, surface restoration; and traffic control.

SR-55 Sewer Pipeline Relocation, Irvine, CA. Project Manager. Provided technical and budget oversight, resource allocation and contract management for the project during the construction phase.

The project includes installation of approximately 2000 linear feet of 8-inch PVC pipeline, installation of pre-cast manholes and new asphalt concrete to cover the sewer trench.

Fire Station No. 62, Monterey Park, CA. Project Manager. Provided quality control and technical oversight for the materials testing and inspection performed during construction of the project. The project consisted of the demolition of the existing residential house and fire station buildings. The new fire station buildings, include site grading, minor concrete and paving, and landscaping.

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Statement of Qualifications to Provide As-Needed Material Testing Services City of Fountain Valley, Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 24.014 City of Fountain Valley, Orange County, California
August22,2024

Siva Sivathasan, PhD, PE, GE, DGE, QSD, F .ASCE
Principal Engineer
Dr. Sivathasan is a registered civil and geotechnical engineer in California, with 30 years of geotechnical and construction experience. He analyzes complex geotechnical problems and prepares comprehensive reports. He has extensive knowledge of construction projects including streeVroadway, water pipelines, sewer pipelines, essential buildings, and other related studies.

Relevant Experience Portola and Alton Parkway, Lake Forest, CA. Principal Engineer.

Oversaw field technicians and provided quality assurance during construction phase. The project consists of approximately 4,000 linear feet of pavement and approximately 10,700 linear feet of pavement that was re-paved along portions of the street alignments for Alton Parkway and Portola Parkway, respectively.

Various Sewer Pipeline and Street Improvements, Anaheim, CA

EDUCATION
• PhD, Civil Engineering, University
of California, Davis, 2002
• MS, Civil Engineering, University of
California, Davis, 1997
• BS, Civil Engineering, University of
Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 1994

REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
• California, Civil Engineer
No. 63185
• California, Geotechnical Engineer
No. 2708
• Diplomate in Geotechnical
Engineering No. 1169
• CFR 1910.120 OSHA 8-Hour
Refresher Training
• CFR 1910.120 OSHA 40-Hour
Training
• Nuclear Soil Density Gauge
Certification
Principal Engineer. Oversaw field technicians and provided quality assurance during construction phase. The project will replace existing 6-inch VCP with a new 8-inch VCP located in Cypress St., Resh St., Citron St., Janss St., Pine St., and Lincoln Ave along with reconstruction of AC pavement, sidewalks, curb and gutter.

Lake Forest Water Pipeline, Lake Forest, CA. Principal Engineer. Oversaw field technicians and provided quality assurance during construction phase. The project included installation of approximately 1,700 linear feet of 16-inch CML&C welded steel pipeline, installation of various pipeline laterals that will be used to serve a future pump station, and removal.of a normally closed valve.

SR-55 Sewer Pipeline Relocation, Irvine, CA. Principal Engineer. Oversaw field technicians and provided quality assurance during construction phase. The project includes installation of approximately 2000 linear feet of 8-inch PVC pipeline, installation of pre-cast manholes and new asphalt concrete to cover the sewer trench.

Fire Station No. 62, Monterey Park, CA. Principal Engineer. Oversaw field technicians and provided quality assurance during construction phase. The project consisted of the demolition of the existing residential house and fire station buildings. The new fire station buildings, include site grading, minor concrete and paving, and landscaping.

Orange Corporate Yard, Orange, CA. Principal Engineer. Oversaw field technicians and provided quality assurance during construction phase. The project included new storage buildings including a 2,800 SF, 7,000 SF and 1,200 SF buildings; shade structure; wash bay facility; transfer station; canopies; block walls and landscaping.

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Sean Castillo
Lead Field Technician Mr. Castillo has over 16 years of experience working as a field technician. He has performed field testing for various public works and private construction projects, including roadways/streets, water pipelines, sewer pipelines, essential buildings and other related projects.

Relevant Experience

REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
• Nuclear Gauge Certified
• ACI Concrete Field Testing - Grade I
• Caltrans 216 - Relative Compaction
of Soils and Aggregates
• Callrans 231 - Compaction of
Soils & Aggregates
Portola and Alton Parkway, Lake Forest, CA. Field Technician. Performed observation and field testing for the project. The project consists of approximately 4,000 linear feet of pavement and approximately 10,700 linear feet of pavement that was re-paved along portions of the street alignments for Alton Parkway and Portola Parkway, respectively.

Guava Street Bridge, Murrieta, CA. Field Technician. Provides as-needed compaction testing and inspection and services. The Guava Street Bridge and its approach roadways will provide a curb-tocurb-width of 40 feet consisting of two 12-foot-wide lanes and two 8-foot-wide shoulders. The structure will include a 5-foot-wide sidewalk on one side as well as barrier railing on both sides. There is additional roadway work on Guava Street and Washington Avenue that will be necessary to accommodate the elevated bridge structure.

Lake Forest Water Pipeline, Lake Forest, CA. Field Technician. Performed observation and field testing for the project. The project included installation of approximately 1,700 linear feet of 16-inch CML&C welded steel pipeline, installation of various pipeline laterals that will be used to serve a future pump station, and removal of a normally closed valve.

SR-55 Sewer Pipeline Relocation, Irvine, CA. Field Technician. Performed observation and field testing for the project. The project includes installation of approximately 2000 linear feet of 8-inch PVC pipeline, installation of pre-cast manholes and new asphalt concrete to cover the sewer trench.

Covina Sewer Main Replacement, Covina, CA. Field Technician. Performed observation and field testing for the project. The project included replacement of the sewer main located in the alleys to the west of Citrus Avenue between Cottage and College Drive in the City of Covina, California. In addition, the City performed rehabilitation to the adjacent parking lot surface outside the alley.

Fire Station No. 62, Monterey Park, CA. Field Technician. Performed observation and field testing for the project. The project consisted of the demolition of the existing residential house and fire station buildings. The new fire station buildings include site grading, minor concrete and paving, and landscaping.

Rubidoux Community Library, Rubidoux, CA. Field Technician. Provided concrete sampling and testing. The new Rubidoux Community Library consists of two (2) buildings - the upper library building of approximately 22,312 square feet, and the lower library building of approximately 16,821 square feet. The project also includes underground utilities, landscape, paving, walls and fencing, light poles, miscellaneous on-site and off-site utilities.

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Diego Garcia
Field Technician
Mr. Garcia has 14 years of experience providing field observation and laboratory testing services. He is responsible for providing nuclear gauge density testing and field density testing of soils on various projects. He is also experienced working on a variety of projects such as street improvement, water pipelines, sewer pipelines, essential buildings and other types of project work.

Relevant Experience
Winchester Pavement Rehabilitation, Temecula, CA. Field Technician. Performed observation and field density testing for the project. The site is located at Winchester Rd. f in Temecula, CA. The project will include removal of the existing asphalt concrete and aggregate base. Preparation of subgrade and replacing with compacted aggregate base and asphalt concrete.

SR-55 Sewer Pipeline Relocation, Irvine, CA. Field Technician.

Performed observation and field testing for the project. The project includes installation of approximately 2000 linear feet of 8-inch PVC pipeline, installation of pre-cast manholes and new asphalt concrete to cover the sewer trench.

REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
• ACI Concrete Field Testing -
Grade I
• Nuclear Gauge Certification • Caltrans 125- Sampling Highway, Materials & Products
• Caltrans 231 - Compaction of
Soils & Aggregates
• Caltrans 504-Alr Content, Freshly
Mixed Concrete, Pressure
• Caltrans 518- Density of Fresh
Concrete
• Caltrans 523- Method of Test for
Flexural Strength of Concrete
• Caltrans 533- Ball Penetration in
Fresh Portland Cement Concrete
• Caltrans 539- Sampling Freshly
Mixed Concrete
• Caltrans 540- PCC Cylinder
Fabrication
• Caltrans 543 - Air Content of
Freshly Mixed Concrete
• Caltrans 556- Slump of Fresh
Portland Cement Concrete
• Caltrans 557- Temperature of
Freshly Mixed Portland Cement
Concrete
Olive Avenue Sewer Improvements, Winchester Area of Riverside County, CA. Field Technician.

Performed observation and field testing for the project. The project consisted of approximately 11,000 linear feet of gravity sewer ranging from 8-inches to 36-inches in diameter. The pipe material was vitrified clay. Open cut-and-cover technique was used to install the pipes.

Ximeno Water Main, Long Beach, CA. Field Technician. Performed observation and field density testing. The project included construction of 8-inch diameter ductile iron water main ductile water main interconnections; valve fittings; connections to existing water mains and laterals, installation of water service connection, reconnection of water services and meters, installation of fire hydrants, abandonment or removal of existing water main, surface restoration; traffic control, and other work necessary to complete the project.

Fire Station No. 62, Monterey Park, CA. Field Technician. Performed observation and field testing for the project. The project consisted of the demolition of the existing residential house and fire station buildings. The new fire station buildings include site grading, minor concrete and paving, and landscaping.

Orange Corporate Yard, Orange, CA. Principal Engineer. Oversaw field technicians and provided quality assurance during construction phase. The project included new storage buildings including a 2,800 SF, 7,000 SF and 1,200 SF buildings; shade structure; wash bay facility; transfer station; canopies; block walls and landscaping.

Converse Consultants
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Statement of Qualifications to Provide As-Needed Material Testing Services City of Fountain Valley, Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 24.014 City of Fountain Valley, Orange County, California
August22, 2024

2.e Relevant Projects
Converse has decades of experience providing geotechnical material testing services throughout southern California for many cities such as Costa Mesa, Irvine, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Orange, Lake Forest and Long Beach to name a few. We understand projects will include street improvement, water pipeline, sewer pipeline, and essential building projects. Below is a list of projects we have worked on and following this list are projects with detailed scope of work and key personnel proposed for assignment to your projects.

Streets Sewer Pipelines
• Portola & Alton Parkway • SR-55 Sewer Pipeline • Firestone Blvd. Improvements • Old Grand & Wright St. Sewer Pipeline • Lincoln Ave. Improvements • Santana River Trail Sewer Pipeline • Oak Avenue & Sidewalk Improvements • Pomona Sewer Trunk • Amar Road Improvements • Orange Ave. & 7th St. Sewer • Wheeler Avenue Rehabilitation • Flower Street Sewer Pipeline • Portola Parkway Improvements • California Ave. Sewer Pipeline • Florence Avenue Overlay • Covina Sewer Pipeline • Calabasas Street Improvements • Riverside & Guasti Sewer Pipeline • Alhambra Valley Blvd. • Wood Street Sewer Replacement • Del Amo Blvd. Improvements • Riverside Drive Sewer Pipeline Pennsylvania Ave. Widening • 7th Street Sewer Main Replacement • Rancho Los Coyotes Improvements • Guava Street Sewer Improvements • SR-83 & Euclid Ave. Improvements • Hamner Avenue Trunk Sewer • Corona Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation • Cleveland Avenue Sewer Trench • McKinley Grade Separation • Case & 'G' Street Sewer Pipelines • Pedley Road Improvements • Acorn Truck Sewer Pipeline • Riverside Various Street Improvements • Olive Ave. Sewer Improvements McKinley Grade Separation • Laurel Ave. Sewer Improvements • Santa Gertrudis Creek Trail • Margarita Road Rehabilitation Water Pipelines • Van Buren Boulevard Improvements • Lake Forest Water Pipeline • Ramon Road Widening • Sierra Ave. Water Pipeline
• Ximeno Ave. Water Main
Essential Buildings • Del Obispo Water Main
Fire Station No. 62 • Ontario Ranch Water Main
Orange Corporate Yard • Long Beach Water Main
Commerce Central Library • Lacy Neighborhood Water Pipeline Norwalk City Hall • French Park Water Main
La Crescenta Public Library • WMWD Various Water Pipelines Public Health Laboratory • Arroyo Seco Pipeline
Fire Station #26 • Sepulveda Blvd. Pipeline Fire Station #205 • JCSD Annual Sewer Pipelines Pasadena DWP Office Building • EMWD Various Water Pipelines Rosena Ranch Fire Station • 5th & Yorba Water Pipelines Lake Forest Civic Center • Adelanto R3 Pipeline Lynwood City Hall Annex • Jefferson St. Water Main Converse Consultants
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Statement of Qualifications to Provide As-Needed Material Testing Services City of Fountain Valley, Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 24.014 City of Fountain Valley, Orange County, California
August22,2024

PORTOLA & ALTON PARKWAY IMPROVEMENTS
Lake Forest, CA

OWNER / C LIENT
City of Lake Forest
25550 Commercentre Drive
Lake Forest, California 92630
Douglas Erdman
949-282-5233
[email protected]

PROJECT TEAM
Hashmi Quazi, Principal in Charge
Siva Sivathasan, Principal Engineer
Danny Arteaga, Field Technician
Sean Castillo, Field Technician
Wheeler Avenue Rehabilitation
La Verne, CA

OWNER / CLIENT
City of La Verne
c/o RKA Consulting Group 398 South Lemon Creek Drive,
Suite E
Walnut, California 91789
Cody Howing
909-594-9702 [email protected]

PROJECT T EAM
Hashmi Quazi, Principal in Charge
Siva Sivathasan, Principal Engineer
Bill Kowalski, Field Technician
Converse Consultants

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project consisted of improvements to 4,000 linear feet of pavement and approximately 10,700 linear feet of
pavement that was repaved along portions of the street
alignments for Alton Parkway and Portola Parkway.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Geotechnical Observation, Material Testing and
Inspection Services

PROJECT D URATION
February 2020 - November 2020

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project consisted of reconstruction and rehabilitation of 6,300 linear feet of Wheeler Ave. from Arrow Hwy. to Foothill Blvd. in the La Verne, California. The project included mill and overlay, and conventional AC over AB
with an ARHM GG-C and C2-PG 64-10 finish.

Additionally, the intersection of Wheeler Avenue and
Palomares was reconstructed.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Geotechnical Observation, Material Testing and
Inspection Services

PROJECT DURATION
June 2019 - February 2020
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Statement of Qualifications to Provide As-Needed Material Testing Services City of Fountain Valley, Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 24.014 City of Fountain Valley, Orange County, California
August22,2024

Ximeno Avenue Water Main
Long Beach, CA

OWNER / C LIENT
City of Long Beach
c/o Mott Macdonald
1000 Wilshire Blvd, Suite #400
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Azhar Khan
818-506-8088
[email protected]

PROJECT TEAM
Hashmi Quazi, Principal in Charge Diego Garcia, Field Technician Tom Groover, Field Technician

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project included construction of 8-inch diameter
ductile iron water main ductile water main
interconnections; valve fittings; connections to existing water mains and laterals, installation of water service connection, reconnection of water services and meters,
installation of fire hydrants, abandonment or removal of existing water main, surface restoration; traffic control, and other work necessary to complete the project.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Geotechnical Observation, Material Testing and
Inspection Services

PROJECT DURATION
February 2024 - On-going
OCWD PFAS Treament Facility & Pipeline
Tustin, CA

OWNER / CLIENT
Orange County Water District
18700 Ward Street
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
714-378-8209
Sandy Roberts
[email protected]

PROJECT TEAM
Hashmi Quazi, Principal in Charge
Siva Sivathasan, Principal Engineer Sean Castillo, Field Technician Diego Garcia, Field Technician
Converse Consultants

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project included demolishment of existing equipment, and a new treatment facility was constructed at the site.

The project also included construction of approximately 2 miles of influent pipeline along portions of Main Street and Prospect Avenue in Tustin, CA.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Geotechnical Observation, Material Testing and
Inspection Services

PROJECT D URATION
August 2021 - October 2023
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August22,2024

SR-55 Sewer Pipeline
Irvine, CA

OWNER / CLIENT
Irvine Ranch Water District
15600 Sand Canyon Avenue
Irvine, CA 92618
Nhan Mai
949-453-5687
[email protected]

P ROJECT TEAM
Hashmi Quazi, Principal in Charge
Siva Sivathasan, Principal Engineer
Diego Garcia, Field Technician
Sean Castillo, Field Technician

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project included installation of approximately 2000 linear feet of 8-inch PVC pipeline, installation of pre-cast manholes and new asphalt concrete to cover the sewer
trench.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Geotechnical Observation, Material Testing and
Inspection Services

PROJECT D URATION
April 2022 - July 2022
Various Sewer Pipeline & Street Improvements
Anaheim, CA

OWNER / C LIENT
City of Anaheim
200 S. Anaheim Blvd.

Anaheim, CA 92805
Patrick Kelley
714-765-5272
[email protected]

PROJECT TEAM
Hashmi Quazi, Principal in Charge
Siva Sivathasan, Principal Engineer
Jose Navarrete, Field Technician
Converse Consultants

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project will replace existing 6-inch VCP with a new 8- inch VCP located in Cypress St., Resh St., Citron St.,
Janss St., Pine St., and Lincoln Ave along with
reconstruction of AC pavement, sidewalks, curb and
gutter.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Geotechnical Observation, Material Testing and
Inspection Services

PROJECT DURATION
May 2024 - On-going
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Statement of Qualifications to Provide As-Needed Material Testing Services City of Fountain Valley, Request for Qualifications {RFQ) No. 24.014 City of Fountain Valley, Orange County, California
August22,2024

Orange Corporate Yard
Orange, CA

OWNER / CLIENT
City of Orange
300 East Chapman Avenue
Orange, CA 92866
Alan Truong
714-744-5568
[email protected]

PROJECT TEAM
Hashmi Quazi, Principal in Charge
Siva Sivathasan, Principal Engineer
Diego Garcia, Field Technician
Randy White, Field Technician
Fire Station No. 62
Monterey Park, CA

OWNER / CLIENT
City of Monterey Park
Public Works Department
320 West Newmark Avenue
Monterey Park, CA 91754
Anthony Bendezu
626-307-1469
[email protected]

PROJECT TEAM
Hashmi Quazi, Principal in Charge
Siva Sivathasan, Principal Engineer Sean Castillo, Field Technician Diego Garcia, Field Technician
Converse Consultants

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project included new storage buildings including a
2,800 SF, 7,000 SF and 1,200 SF buildings; shade structure; wash bay facility; transfer station; canopies; block walls and landscaping.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Geotechnical Observation, Material Testing and
Inspection Services

PROJECT D URATION
June 2021 - September 2022

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project consisted of the demolition of the existing residential house and fire station buildings, and
construction of new fire station buildings, including site grading, minor concrete and paving, and landscaping.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Geotechnical Observation, Material Testing and
Inspection Services

PROJECT DURATION
February 2019 - July 2019
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2.f References
Statement of Qualifications to Provide As-Needed Material Testing Services City of Fountain Valley, Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 24.014 City of Fountain Valley, Orange County, California
August22,2024

Converse Consultants has decades of experience providing geotechnical material testing and special inspection services throughout southern California. Our clients will attest to the quality and cost-effectiveness of our services, as well as the responsiveness of our staff. Below are references including name, address, telephone number, email address and description of similar services to those needed within the last 2 years.

Client & c·ontact Projec0t, Lot~atlon & I Converse Staff I Project Description ura 10n City of Orange
300 East Chapman Ave.

Orange, CA 92866
Alan Truong
714-744-5568
[email protected]
Irvine Ranch Water District
15600 Sand Canyon Ave.

Irvine, CA 92618
Nhan Mai
949-453-5687
[email protected]
Orange County Water District
18700 Ward Street
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
714-378-8209
Sandy Roberts
[email protected]
City of Anaheim
200 S. Anaheim Blvd.

Anaheim, CA 92805
Patrick Kelley
714-765-5272
[email protected]
City of Los Angeles
1149 S. Broadway, 1st Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Easton Forcier
(213) 847-0476
[email protected]
Converse Consultants
Orange Corporate Yard
Orange, CA
Duration: 06/2021 - 09/2022
SR-55 Sewer Pipeline
Irvine, CA
Duration: 04/2022 - 07/2022
OCWD PFAS Pipeline
Tustin, CA
Duration: 08/2021 -10/2023
Various Sewer Pipeline &
Street Improvements
Anaheim, CA
Duration: 05/2024 - Ongoing
Various Street
Improvements
Los Angeles, CA
Duration: 08/2021 - 03/2023
Hashmi Quazi,
Principal in Charge
Siva Sivathasan,
Principal Engineer
Diego Garcia,
Field Technician
Randy White,
Field Technician
Hashmi Quazi,
Project Mamager
Siva Sivathasan,
Principal Engineer
Diego Garcia,
Field Technician Sean Castillo,
Field Technician
Hashmi Quazi,
Project Mamager
Siva Sivathasan,
Principal Engineer
Diego Garcia,
Field Technician Sean Castillo, Field Technician
Hashmi Quazi,
Principal in Charge
Siva Sivathasan,
Principal Engineer
Aleksey Zhukov,
Sr. Staff Engineer
Jose Navarrete,
Field Technician
Hashmi Quazi,
Principal in Charge
Siva Sivathasan,
Principal Engineer
Jose Navarrete,
Field Technician
The project included new storage
buildings including a 2,800 SF,
7,000 SF and 1,200 SF buildings;
shade structure; wash bay
facility; transfer station; canopies;
block walls and landscaping.

The project included installation
of approximately 2000 linear feet of 8-inch PVC pipeline, installation of pre-cast manholes
and new asphalt concrete to
cover the sewer trench.

The project included demo of
existing equipment, and a new
treatment facility was constructed
at the site. The project also
included construction of
approximately 2 miles of influent
pipeline along portions of Main
Street and Prospect Avenue.

The project will replace existing
6-inch VCP with a new 8-inch
VCP located in Cypress St., Resh
St., Citron St., Janss St., Pine St.,
and Lincoln Ave along with
reconstruction of AC pavement,
sidewalks, curb and gutter.

The project included pavement
reconstruction; driveway improvements; construction of
curb ramps, gutters, sidewalks
and bicycle access ramps; and
utility line adjustments
throuqhout the Los Anqeles, CA.

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Statement of Qualifications to Provide As-Needed Material Testing Services City of Fountain Valley, Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 24.014 City of Fountain Valley, Orange County, California
August22,2024

3. Project Understanding & Approach
Converse has decades of experience providing geotechnical material testing services throughout southern California for street improvement, water pipeline, sewer pipeline and essential building projects.

3.a Project Understanding
Converse understands the City of Fountain Valley is seeking the services of qualified material testing and laboratory professional to assist in verification of materials for various capital improvement projects which include, but are not limited to; arterial and residential pavement rehabilitation and resurfacing projects, sewer line structural repairs, sidewalk improvement projects, arterial median landscape projects, public building improvements, water line improvements, and traffic signal improvements. The contract will be for a minimum of 3-year term. Testing and inspection will be done in accordance with applicable City Standard Plans, Greenbook Specifications, Caltrans Standards, and project Plans and Specifications. Converse as-needed duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Thorough familiarization of the Plans and Specifications as they apply to the material to be inspected and tested.
• Field observation and compaction testing during subgrade preparation for pavement and/or concrete. Including roadway subgrade and utility trench backfill. • Field observation and random sampling of concrete placement for curb, gutter, sidewalk, and median construction.
• Field observation and compaction testing during all asphalt concrete paving operations. • Batch plant inspection and sampling during the asphalt concrete production phase. • Laboratory testing of applicable and appropriate materials used during all stages of construction. Including, but not limited to extraction-stability-unit weight gradation, maximum density test, and sand equivalent/gradation.
• Material testing agents shall prepare and submit daily written reports with copies for City staff and the job superintendent.
• Recommendations for undesirable soil condition mitigation. • Provide all necessary field documentation associated with the preparation of federal paperwork for compliance with the requirements of the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual.
• At the conclusion of construction, preparation of a Final Inspection Report that details a professional opinion of the inspection and testing performed shall be submitted. This report shall detail and summarize the construction activities, conditions, and results of all tests and inspections.

Converse will be available to meet on a monthly basis and/or as required with the City team to present and discuss the above design concepts and to receive directions, compare construction costs with available budgets, obtain feedback and City approval. Converse will also be available to attend City Council or Planning Commission meetings if needed.

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3.b Project Approach
Statement of Qualifications to Provide As-Needed Material Testing Services City of Fountain Valley, Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 24.014 City of Fountain Valley, Orange County, California
August22,2024

Converse understands the City will need material testing services on an on-call basis for street improvement, water pipeline, sewer pipeline and building projects. Since it is not project specific our approach presented below describes typical tasks which may be required during the construction phase of a project.

Grading
Our field technician will be present full-time to monitor the removal of all unsuitable material both vertically and laterally across the site. He will determine that firm excavation bottoms are reached prior to approval placing compacted fill. Field density testing will be performed as the fill progresses to assure that adequate moisture content and relative compaction as required by the project specifications are being achieved. The tests will be performed using the Sand Cone (ASTM D1556) and/or the Nuclear Gauge (ASTM D6938).

In case of a failing test result, our field technician will immediately notify your representative and the grading
contractor. The contractor will be asked to rework the failed areas. Additional in-place density tests will be taken to verify that the compaction meets the project specifications. The field technician will report the failed tests in case the client decides to back charge the contractor for the failed tests.

Post-Grading
Post-grading activities include observation and testing of all structural backfill (subterranean and retaining wall, etc.), utility trench backfill and street and parking lot grading.

Structural Backfill
Backfill behind walls will begin after the walls have achieved enough strength to withstand stresses from compacting equipment. Our field technician will verify the suitability of the backfill material prior to fill placement. He will observe backfill placement and conduct in-place density tests as the fill progresses. Areas of failed tests will be reworked until passing results are achieved.

Trench Backfill
Our field technician will be present on a full-time or as-needed basis during all phases of trench backfilling unless otherwise directed by your representative. Tests will be conducted in accordance with the ASTM Standard D1556 (sand-cone method), or the ASTM D6938 (nuclear method). In most cases, the test method will be determined by the Inspector in the field.

The sand-cone method is preferred to overcome trench corrections which are necessary for the nuclear method, and which can sometimes lead to questionable results. The relative compaction will be computed on the basis of the field density determinations for each particular soil type encountered. The maximum density shall be determined in accordance with the ASTM Standard D1557. This determination will be conducted in the laboratory, but each technician is equipped with the necessary apparatus for conducting this test in the field so that immediate test results can be provided, if necessary.

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Statement of Qualifications to Provide As-Needed Material Testing Services City of Fountain Valley, Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 24.014 City of Fountain Valley, Orange County, California
August 22, 2024
Pavement Testing
Converse will prepare a pavement structural section report based upon laboratory R-value, sieve analysis, and sand equivalent testing. This report will be applicable for all surfaces to receive concrete and asphalt pavement on-site. Compaction testing of subgrade and base materials will be performed at the direction of the County's representative. To verify that asphalt concrete pavement has been compacted to 95% of the maximum
laboratory density we will obtain core samples. Laboratory testing of the asphalt will include extraction and gradation, and Marshall Density.

Foundation Inspection

Where foundation inspection is necessary, Converse will verify dimensions and that the footings extend into satisfactory soils and that footing excavations are free of loose and disturbed materials prior to concrete placement.

Concrete
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Review concrete mix designs, product mill certificates for compliance .

Perform batch plant inspection for design compliance . Review each batch ticket, inspect concrete placement, and test concrete slump .

Provide a minimum of one test for each type of cement and aggregate for conformance to the working drawings and specifications for mix designs.

Verify concrete meets the specified strength and in required areas of locations .

Fabricate and pick-up concrete cylinders .

Test concrete for compressive strength. Test one cylinder for 7 days and two at 28 days; retain one cylinder for possible test at 56 days.

Monitor concrete tests results and advise for non-conforming tests .

Perform anchor pull tests . Prepare reports summarizing all observations and test results .

Masonry
Converse will review mortar and grout mix designs and certificates of compliance. Converse will provide sampling and inspection to verify strength and placement of masonry units, reinforcements, and grout. Converse will provide testing of mortar, grout and block by the Unit Strength Method per CBC section 2105B3.4. Masonry units will be tested for strength, absorption, and moisture content before construction and for each 5,000 SF wall area. In addition, two corings will be taken per 5,000 square feet of masonry wall and tested for shear bond as required by CBC 21058 3.1 in accordance with standard procedures.

Specialty Inspection
We are able to provide ICC/AWS certified inspectors if needed. These inspectors will be certified in multiple disciplines resulting in higher efficiency. These inspectors will provide quality assurance on projects in accordance with project contract documents and applicable ICC, CBC, ASTM, ACI, AASHTO, AWS standards, codes, city ordinances, regulations, laws, and common industry practices.

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Statement of Qualifications to Provide As-Needed Material Testing Services City of Fountain Valley, Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 24.014 City of Fountain Valley, Orange County, California
August22,2024

Laboratory Testing
All laboratory testing will be performed at our certified laboratory. Testing will be required on soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt and steel. We will ensure that all test results are issued when they are due. Our laboratory is certified by Caltrans, Division of the State Architect (DSA), the Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL), and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO}. It is supervised by a registered civil engineer to ensure quality control. All equipment is calibrated regularly. Our laboratory services are available 24 hours a day.

Our laboratory can perform all materials testing, which may be required for your projects, including the following.
• Marshall/Hveem • Immersion/Compression • Maximum Specific Gravity • Extraction/Gradation • Mix Design Review • Compressive Strength Concrete • Flexure of Concrete Beam • Tensile Strength of Concrete
• Compression of Masonry, Grout
• Moisture Content of Masonry
• In-situ Moisture & Density
• Expansion Index • R-value • Sieve Analyses • Atterberg Limits • Modified Proctor • Collapse/Consolidation • Unconfined Compression • Direct Shear
Reports
Laboratory Test Reports will indicate whether the test results comply with the requirements of the Contract Documents. They will include the following information: date issued, project title and project number, name of inspector, date and time of sampling or inspection, identification of product and
specifications section, location in the project, type of inspection or test, date of test, results of test, and conformance with Contract Documents. When requested by an Engineer, we will provide interpretation of test results. Copies of each test results report, signed and certified by the laboratory supervising engineer, will be distributed to the contractor, District inspector, architect, structural engineer and construction manager.

Office Support
The field and laboratory personnel will be well supported by a group of office staff. The project manager and other office staff will provide the following. • Consultation and attend as-needed project progress meetings. • Verify and approve all laboratory test results before issuing them to the project team. • Prepare interim reports on project progress. • Monitor staff allocation. • Review all laboratory test results to verify compliance.

Perform budget monitoring and percent completion and budget expended. Keep client updated on the budget status along with every monthly invoice. • Prepare reports showing laboratory test results.

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4. Cost Estimate
Statement of Qualifications to Provide As-Needed Material Testing Services City of Fountain Valley, Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 24.014 City of Fountain Valley, Orange County, California
August22,2024

Converse's Cost Proposal is provided in a separate document per the instructions of the RFQ.

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CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY
10200 Slater Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Presented By:

CONVERSE CONSULTANTS
2021 Rancho Drive, Suite 1
Redlands, CA 92373
909-796-0544
August 22,2024

Converse Consultants
Geotechnlcal Engineering, Environmental & Groundwater Science, Inspection & Testing Services August 22, 2024
Ms. Amanda McCall
Management AnalysUPurchasing Officer
City of Fountain Valley
10200 Slater Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
RE: FEE PROPOSAL FOR AS-NEEDED MATERIAL TESTING SERVICES City of Fountain Valley, Request For Qualifications (RFQ) No. 24.014 City of Fountain Valley, Orange County, California
Converse Project No. 24-32-131-00 (30)
Ms. McCall,
Converse Consultants (Converse) appreciates the opportunity to submit our Fee Proposal in response to RFQ No. 24.014 for As-Needed Material Testing Services for various capital improvement projects for the City of Fountain Valley (City).

We understand our services will be required during the construction phase of the City's projects.

In general, our fees are based on the following assumptions. • Access to the project construction area will be provided at no cost to Converse. • An 8-hour day at the site. Overtime will be charged at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate. • There will be a two-hour minimum charge in case of work cancellation after our field personnel have been dispatched. The billable time for a workday will be a minimum of 2 hours.
• All equipment & labor required to engage in the inspection, sampling, and testing (vehicle, tools, testing apparatus(s), incidental items are included in the cost per classification unit hourly rates.
• Our inspector/technician will be onsite for the time billed for the project when work is performed and will check in and out with the City's inspector assigned to the project. • All equipment, materials & labor required to perform laboratory work are included in the cost per unit price.
• It is understood by both contracting parties that all fieldwork will be subject to prevailing wage as defined in Labor Code Sections 1770-1780.
• Converse and our subconsultants are registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). Converse's DIR No. is 1000001465.
• During the period of this contract if the State Department of Labor adjusts the prevailing wage rates, then our proposed unit rates will be adjusted accordingly. • For on-call services, the test locations will be prepared and ready for testing by Converse field personnel upon their arrival at the site. The client and/or contractor will be responsible for the excavation and backfilling of all test locations. • Additional inspections and laboratory testing outside the agreed-upon scope of work can be provided upon request. Charges for these additional services will be based on our attached Schedule of Fees.
2021 Rancho Drive, Suite 1, Redlands, CA 92373
Telephone: (909) 796-0544 Facsimile: (909) 796-7675 www.converseconsultants.com

Fee Proposal for As-Needed Material Testing Services
City of Fountain Valley, Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 24.014 City of Fountain Valley, Orange County, California
August 22, 2024

• No services will be provided prior to the fully executed agreement with you. No additional work required will be provided without written authorization and a budget amendment from your authorized representative.
• Our services will be performed on a time-and-materials basis in accordance with the unit rates indicated, and/or Schedule of Fees.

Our field representative will not direct, supervise or lay out the work of the contractor. Our services will not include an evaluation of the contractor's safety measures on the project. • Any meetings and/or consultation(s) requested by the client will also be charged in accordance with the attached Schedule of Fees.
• Testing services outlined in this proposal will be performed at the request of your authorized representative.
• If services are provided on an as-needed basis, no comments regarding compaction procedures or observations will be made. Daily field reports indicating work performed and test locations will be provided as the testing is completed. • We require 24-hour advance notice for our services. We will, however, make every attempt to accommodate requests on shorter notice.

Please contact Dr. Quazi if you have any questions or would like to discuss our submittal in greater detail. We appreciate the opportunity to work with the City of Fountain Valley.

CONVERSE CONSULTANTS
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Hashmi Quazi, PhD, PE, GE
Principal-In-Charge/ Project Manager
Dist.: 1/Addressee (email)
Encl: Schedule of Fees and General Conditions
Converse Consultants
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Appendix

Introduction

CONVERSE CONSULTANTS
Prevailing Wage Schedule of
Fees Personnel
It is the objective of Converse Consultants to provide its clients with quality professional and technical services and a continuing source of professional advice and opinions. Services will be performed in a manner consistent with that level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the profession currently practicing in the same locality under similar conditions. This fee schedule is valid through December 31, 2024.

Hourly Charges for Personnel
Staff assignments will depend on personnel availability, job complexity, project site location, and experience level required to satisfy the technical requirements of the project and to meet the prevailing standard of professional care.

Field Technical Services (all Including vehicle and equipment) Construction Inspector - ACI/ICC and/or AWS/CWI certified (concrete, post-tension, masonry, structural steel, fireproofing; includes concrete batch plant and local steel fabrication inspections) .............................. $149 DSA Masonry Inspector ........................................................................................................................................................... 149 Non-Destructive Testing Inspector (ultrasonic, magnetic particle, dye penetrant, skidmore, pull testing, torque testing, Schmidt hammer, and pachometer) ......................................................................................................... 154 Coring Technician .................................................................................................................................................................... 154 Soils Technician (soil, base, asphalt concrete, and moisture emission testing) ...................................................................... 149 Sample Pick-Up ......................................................................................................................................................................... 65 Professional Services (consultation for field and office, If requested) Staff Professional ................................................................................................................................................................... $145 Senior Staff Professional ............................................................................................................................... ........................... 155 Project Professional ................................................................................................................................................................. 165 Project Manager ....................................................................................................................................................................... 175 Senior Professional .................................................................................................................................................................. 175 Principal Professional ............................................................................................................................................................... 225 Principal Consultant ................................................................................................................................................................. 235 Laboratory Testing Laboratory Technician ............................................................................................................................................... ....... Per Test (see Geotechnical Laboratory Testing and Materials Testing Services fee schedules.) Laboratory Supervisor ............................................................................................................................................................ $100 Office Support
Clerical/Word Processing ......................................................................................................................................................... $90 Drafting ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 90 CAD Operator/Drafting Manager ................................................................................................................................................ 95 Overtime and special shift rates for Field Services personnel are determined in accordance with Prevailing Wage law. Travel time to and from the job site will be charged at the hourly rates for the appropriate personnel.

Expenses

1. Exploration expenses (drilling, trenching, etc.) are charged at cost plus fifteen percent.

2. Travel and subsistence expenses (transportation, room and board, etc.) for individuals on projects requiring travel and/or living 50 miles away from the project site are charged at cost plus fifteen percent.

3. Automobile and truck expenses are charged at cost plus fifteen percent (rentals) or at the current IRS milage rate per mile for company-owned vehicles traveling between principal office and project.

4. Other out-of-pocket direct project expenses (aerial photos. long-distance telephone calls, permits, bonds, outside printing services, tests, etc.) are charged at cost plus fifteen percent.

Invoices

1. Invoices will be submitted to the Client on a monthly basis, and a final bill will be submitted upon completion of services.

2. Payment is due upon presentation of invoice and is past-due thirty days from invoice date. In the event Client fails to make any payment to Converse when due, Converse may immediately cease work hereunder until said payment, together with a service charge at the rate of eighteen percent per annum (but not exceeding the maximum allowed by law) from the due date, has been received.

Further, Converse may at its sole option and discretion refuse to perform any further work irrespective of payment from Client in the event Client fails to pay Converse for services when said payments are due.

3. Client shall pay attorneys' fees or other costs incurred in collecting any delinquent amount.

General Conditions
The terms and provisions of the Converse General Conditions are incorporated into this fee schedule as though set forth in full. If a copy of the General Conditions does not accompany this fee schedule, Client should request a copy from this office.

Converse Consultants PW2024