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SECTION VIII
APPENDIX “A”
Gardena Standard Professional Services Agreement
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CITY OF GARDENA
CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH XYZ
This Agreement is entered into this day of , 2024,
by and between the City of Gardena, a municipal corporation (“City”) and XYZ, a [state] [type of entity] (“Consultant”). Based on the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the Parties hereto agree, as follows.
1. RECITALS. This Agreement is made and entered into with respect to the following facts:
A. Whereas, City is desirous of obtaining the as-needed professional on-call consultant services in the following category or categories:
• General Civil Engineering Design
• Construction Management and Inspection
• Traffic Engineering
• Architecture and Landscape Architecture
• Geotechnical Engineering, Geology and Material Testing • Staff Augmentation
B. Whereas, Consultant has represented that it is qualified by virtue of experience, training, education and expertise to accomplish these services; and
C. Whereas, City has determined that the public interest, convenience and necessity require the execution of this Agreement; and
D. Whereas, no official or employee of City has a financial interest, within the provisions of sections 1090-1092 of the California Government Code, in the subject matter of this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions contained herein, the parties hereby agree as follows:
2. TERM OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall commence upon execution and shall continue until completion, unless earlier terminated as provided below.
A. Either party may terminate this Agreement, without cause, by giving thirty (30) days written notice to the other party.
B. City may terminate this Agreement for cause by giving thirty (30) days written notice to Consultant. Lack of funding shall be considered cause for terminating this Agreement.
C. Upon termination, Consultant shall: (1) promptly discontinue all services affected, unless the notice directs otherwise; and (2) promptly deliver to City Docusign Envelope ID: 5267E533-FC63-492F-BA3F-B5FBCF632E23 Consultant Agreement with XYZ Page 2
all data, reports, estimates, summaries, and such other information and materials as may have been accumulated or prepared to date by Consultant in performing the services under this Agreement, whether completed or in progress. Consultant shall be entitled to reasonable compensation for the services it performs up to the date of termination; however, if the Agreement is terminated by City for cause, other than lack of funding, or by Consultant without cause, City shall be entitled to deduct any costs it incurs payment to another consultant for Services, which duplicate Consultant’s Services to date. In the event of termination for other than cause attributable to Consultant, Consultant shall be deemed released for liability for any work assigned but not completed as of the effective date of termination.
3. SERVICES. Consultant agrees to provide the services as specified in the City’s Request for Proposal (RFP), Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (“services”). Unless otherwise specified herein, Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, furnish all facilities, equipment and personnel which may be required for providing the Services pursuant to this Agreement.
4. ADDITIONAL SERVICES. If City determines that additional services are required to be provided by Consultant in addition to the Services set forth above, City shall authorize Consultant to perform such additional services in writing (“Additional Services”). Such Additional Services shall be specifically described and approved by City in writing prior to the performance thereof. Consultant shall be compensated for such Additional Services in accordance with the agreed upon charges therefore as set forth in the written authorization. No compensation shall be paid to Consultant for Additional Services which are not specifically approved by City in writing.
5. CONSULTANT’S PROPOSAL. This Agreement shall include Consultant’s proposal or bid to City’s RFP, which is incorporated herein as Exhibit B. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms of the proposal and this Agreement, it shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order: (a) The Agreement (b) The Request for Proposal (Exhibit A) (c) The Consultant Proposal or Bid (Exhibit B).
6. PERSONNEL. City has relied upon the professional training and ability of Consultant to perform the services hereunder as a material inducement to enter into this Agreement. Consultant shall provide properly skilled professional and technical personnel to perform all services under this Agreement. In the event that City, in its sole discretion, at any time during the term of this Agreement, desires the removal of any person or persons assigned by Consultant to perform Services pursuant to this Agreement, Consultant shall remove any such person immediately upon receiving notice from City. During the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall provide the services specified in the proposal. Such individual(s) shall not be replaced without the prior written consent of City.
7. PERFORMANCE BY CONSULTANT. Consultant shall maintain or exceed the level of competency presently maintained by other similar practitioners in the State of California, for professional and technical soundness, accuracy and adequacy of all work, advice and material furnished under this Agreement.
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8. TIMING OF PERFORMANCE. Time is of the essence with respect to Consultant’s performance of the Services required by this Agreement. Consultant shall diligently and timely pursue and complete the performance of the Services required of it by this Agreement. City, in its sole discretion, may extend the time for performance of any Service.
9. MONITORING OF CONSULTANT. Consultant’s performance of this Agreement shall be continuously monitored by the Public Works Director/City Engineer.
Consultant shall be notified in writing of any deficiency in the performance of this Agreement in a timely manner by the Public Works Director/City Engineer.
Consultant shall have five (5) business days from receipt of the notification to cure any deficiency to the reasonable satisfaction of the Public Works Director/City Engineer. All costs for such corrections shall be borne by Consultant and shall not increase Consultant’s fees due hereunder. Should the Public Works Director/City Engineer determine that Consultant has not performed its obligation as stated in this Agreement in a satisfactory manner, City may terminate this Agreement for cause as specified in Section 2 above.
10.COMPENSATION. Consultant shall be compensated as follows:
A. Amount. City shall compensate Consultant for services rendered pursuant to this Agreement at the rate specified in the attached fee proposal hereto and incorporated herein by reference. In no event shall compensation under this Agreement exceed _____________and 00/00 ($###.##) without the prior written authorization of the City Council.
B. Invoices and Payment. Payment by City to Consultant shall be made upon receipt and approval of invoices for Services rendered. For payment to be made, Consultant’s invoice must include an itemization as to the services rendered, date(s) of service, direct and/or subcontract costs and be submitted on an official letterhead or invoice with Consultant’s name, address, and telephone number referenced. City shall review the invoices to determine whether services performed, and documents submitted are consistent with this Agreement. Payment shall be made within forty-five (45) days following receipt of the invoice or City shall provide Consultant with a written statement objecting to the charges and stating the reasons therefor.
Payment by City under this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of defects, even if such defects were known to City at the time of payment.
C. Expenses. Consultant shall not be entitled to any additional compensation for expenses.
11.INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS.
A. Commencement of Work. Consultant shall not commence work under this Agreement until it has obtained City approved insurance. Before beginning work hereunder, during the entire period of this Agreement, for any Docusign Envelope ID: 5267E533-FC63-492F-BA3F-B5FBCF632E23 Consultant Agreement with XYZ Page 4
extensions hereto, and for periods after the end of this Agreement as may be indicated below, Consultant must have and maintain in place all of the insurance coverages required in this Section. Consultant’s insurance shall comply with all items specified by this Agreement. Any subcontractors shall be subject to all the requirements of this Section and Consultant shall be responsible to obtain evidence of insurance from each subcontractor and provide it to City before the subcontractor commences work. Alternatively, Consultant’s insurance may cover all subcontractors.
B. Insurance Company Requirements. All insurance policies used to satisfy the requirements imposed hereunder shall be issued by insurers admitted to do business in the State of California. Insurers shall have a current Best’s rating of not less than A-:VII, unless otherwise approved by City.
C. Coverages, Limits and Policy Requirements. Consultant shall maintain the types of coverages and limits indicated below:
1. Commercial General Liability Insurance – a policy for occurrence coverage for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage, with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Form CG 00 01, with no special limitations affecting City. The limit for all coverage under this policy shall be no less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence.
2. Commercial Auto Liability Insurance – a policy including all coverages provided by and to the extent afforded by Insurance Services Office form CA 0001, including Symbol 1 (any auto) with no special limitations affecting City. The limit for bodily injury and property damage liability shall be no less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per accident.
3. Worker’s Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance – a policy which meets all statutory benefit requirements of the Labor Code, or other applicable law, of the State of California. The minimum coverage limits for said insurance shall be no less than one million dollars per claim. The policy shall be issued by an insurance company which is admitted to do business in the State of California and shall contain a clause that the policy may not be canceled without thirty (30) days prior written notice, return receipt requested, is mailed to City.
4. Professional Errors & Omissions (“E&O”) – a policy with minimum limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00), combined single limits, per occurrence and aggregate. Architects’ and engineers’ coverage shall be endorsed to include contractual liability.
If the policy is written as a “claims made” policy, the retro date shall be prior to the start of the contract work. Consultant shall obtain and maintain, said E&O liability insurance during the life of this Agreement and for three years after completion of the work hereunder. This policy Docusign Envelope ID: 5267E533-FC63-492F-BA3F-B5FBCF632E23 Consultant Agreement with XYZ Page 5
shall be issued by an insurance company which is admitted to do business in the State of California.
5. Policy Requirements. The policies set forth above shall comply with the following, as evidenced by the policies or endorsements to the policies:
a. Additional insureds: “The City Gardena and its elected and appointed boards, officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers are additional insureds with respect to: liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Consultant pursuant to its contract with the City; products and completed operations of the Consultant; premises owned, occupied or used by the Consultant; automobiles owned, leased, hired, or borrowed by the Consultant.”
b. Notice: “Said policy shall not terminate, be suspended, or voided, nor shall it be cancelled, nor the coverage or limits reduced, until thirty (30) days after written notice is given to City.” c. Other insurance: “The Consultant’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City of Gardena, its officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers. Any other insurance maintained by the City of Gardena shall be excess and not contributing with the insurance provided by this policy.” d. Any failure to comply with the reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to the City of Gardena, its officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers. e. The Consultant’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer’s liability.
D. Additional Requirements. The procuring of such required policies of insurance shall not be construed to limit Consultant’s liability hereunder nor to fulfill the indemnification provisions and requirements of this Agreement.
There shall be no recourse against City for payment of premiums or other amounts with respect thereto. City shall notify Consultant in writing of changes in the insurance requirements. If Consultant does not deposit copies of acceptable insurance policies or endorsements with City incorporating such changes within sixty (60) days of receipt of such notice, Consultant shall be deemed in default hereunder.
E. Deductibles. Any deductible or self-insured retentions over $25,000 per occurrence must be declared to and approved by City. Any deductible exceeding an amount acceptable to City shall be subject to the following changes: either the insurer shall eliminate or reduce such deductibles or selfDocusign Envelope ID: 5267E533-FC63-492F-BA3F-B5FBCF632E23 Consultant Agreement with XYZ Page 6
insured retentions with respect to City, its officers, employees, agents and volunteers (with additional premium, if any, to be paid by Consultant); or Consultant shall provide satisfactory financial guarantee for payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses.
F. Verification of Compliance. Consultant shall furnish City with original policies or certificates and endorsements effecting coverage required by this Agreement. The endorsements are to be signed by a person authorized by the insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. All endorsements are to be received and approved by City before work commences. Not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration date of any policy of insurance required by this Agreement, Consultant shall deliver to City a binder or certificate of insurance with respect to each renewal policy, bearing a notation evidencing payment of the premium therefor, or accompanied by other proof of payment satisfactory to City. Consultant shall provide full copies of any requested policies to City within three (3) days of any such request by City.
G. Termination for Lack of Required Coverage. If Consultant, for any reason, fails to have in place, at all times during the term of this Agreement, including any extension hereto, all required insurance and coverage, City may immediately obtain such coverage at Consultant’s expense and/or terminate this Agreement.
H. Non-Limiting. Nothing in this Section shall be construed as limiting in any way, the indemnification provision contained in this Agreement, or the extent to which Consultant may be held responsible for payments of damages to persons or property.
12.INDEMNIFICATION. Consultant agrees to defend, indemnify, hold free and harmless the City, its elected officials, officers, agents, employees and volunteers, at Consultant’s sole expense, from and against any and all claims, actions, suits or other legal proceedings brought against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents, employees and volunteers arising out of the performance of the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, of the work undertaken pursuant to this Agreement. The defense obligation provided for hereunder shall apply without any advance showing of negligence or wrongdoing by the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subconsultants, but shall be required whenever any claim, action, complaint, or suit asserts as its basis the negligence, errors, omissions or misconduct of the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subconsultants, and/or whenever any claim, action, complaint or suit asserts liability against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents, employees and volunteers based upon the work performed by the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subconsultants under this Agreement, whether or not the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subconsultants are specifically named or otherwise asserted to be liable.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Consultant shall not be liable for the defense or indemnification of the City for claims, actions, complaints or suits arising out of the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to Docusign Envelope ID: 5267E533-FC63-492F-BA3F-B5FBCF632E23 Consultant Agreement with XYZ Page 7
the extent Consultant’s services are subject to Civil Code Section 2782.8, the above indemnity and defense shall be limited to the extend required by Civil Code Section 2782.8, to claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or misconduct of Consultant. This provision shall supersede and replace all other indemnity provisions contained either in the City’s specifications or Consultant’s Proposal, which shall be of no force and effect.
13.COOPERATION. In the event any claim or action is brought against City relating to Consultant’s performance or services rendered under this Agreement, Consultant shall render any reasonable assistance and cooperation which City might require.
14.INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. Consultant is and shall be acting at all times as an independent contractor and not as an employee of City. Consultant shall have no power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of City or otherwise act on behalf of City as an agent. Neither City nor any of its agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of Consultant’s employees, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall not, at any time, or in any manner, represent that it or any of its agents or employees are in any manner agents or employees of City.
Consultant shall secure, at its sole expense, and be responsible for any and all payment of Income Tax, Social Security, State Disability Insurance Compensation, Unemployment Compensation, and other payroll deductions for Consultant and its officers, agents, and employees, and all business licenses, if any are required, in connection with the services to be performed hereunder. Consultant shall indemnify and hold City harmless from any and all taxes, assessments, penalties, and interest asserted against City by reason of the independent contractor relationship created by this Agreement. Consultant further agrees to indemnify and hold City harmless from any failure of Consultant to comply with the applicable worker’s compensation laws. City shall have the right to offset against the amount of any fees due to Consultant under this Agreement any amount due to City from Consultant as a result of Consultant’s failure to promptly pay to City any reimbursement or indemnification arising under this paragraph.
15.PERS ELIGIBILITY INDEMNIFICATION. In the event that Consultant or any employee, agent, or subcontractor of Consultant providing services under this Agreement claims or is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of the City, Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for the payment of any employee and/or employer contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or subcontractors, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions, which would otherwise be the responsibility of City.
Notwithstanding any other agency, state or federal policy, rule, regulation, law or ordinance to the contrary, Consultant and any of its employees, agents, and subcontractors providing service under this Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby agree to waive any claims to, any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by City, including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in PERS as an employee of City and entitlement to any contribution to be Docusign Envelope ID: 5267E533-FC63-492F-BA3F-B5FBCF632E23 Consultant Agreement with XYZ Page 8
paid by City for employer contribution and/or employee contributions for PERS benefits.
16.NON-LIABILITY OF CITY. No official, employee, agent or volunteer of City shall be personally liable for any default or liability under this Agreement.
17.OWNERSHIP OF WORK PRODUCT. All documents or other information created, developed, or received by Consultant shall, for purposes of copyright law, be deemed works made for hire for City by Consultant as City employee(s) for hire and shall be the sole property of City. Consultant shall provide City with copies of these items upon demand, and in any event, upon termination or expiration of this Agreement.
18.CONFIDENTIALITY CLAUSE. Consultant acknowledges that some of the material and information that may come into its possession or knowledge in connection with this Agreement or its performance may consist of information that is exempt from disclosure to the public or other unauthorized persons under either state or federal (“Confidential Information”). Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to, names, addresses, Social Security numbers, e-mail addresses, telephone numbers, financial profiles, credit card information, driver's license numbers, medical data, law enforcement records, agency source code or object code, agency security data, or information identifiable to an individual that relates to any of these types of information. Consultant agrees to hold Confidential Information in strictest confidence and not to make use of Confidential Information for any purpose other than the performance of this Agreement, to release it only to authorized employees or Sub-consultants requiring such information for the purposes of carrying out this Agreement, and not to release, divulge, publish, transfer, sell, disclose, or otherwise make the information known to any other party without City's express written consent or as provided by law. Consultant agrees to release such information or material only to employees or Sub-consultants who have signed a nondisclosure agreement, the terms of which have been previously approved by City. Consultant agrees to implement physical, electronic, and managerial safeguards to prevent unauthorized access to Confidential Information.
"Personal information" including, but not limited to, "Protected Health Information" (PHI) under Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA), individuals' names, addresses, phone numbers, birth dates, and social security numbers collected, used, or acquired in connection with this Agreement shall be protected against unauthorized use, disclosure, modification or loss.
HIPAA establishes national minimum standards for the use and disclosure of certain health information. The Consultant must comply with all HIPAA requirements and rules when determined applicable by the City. If City determines that (1) City is a "covered entity" under HIPAA, and that (2) Consultant will perform "business associate" services and activities covered under HIPAA, then at City's request, Consultant agrees to execute City's Agreement in compliance with HIPAA.
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Consultant shall ensure its directors, officers, employees, Sub-consultants or agents use personal information solely for the purposes of accomplishing the services set forth herein. Consultant and its Sub-consultants agree not to release, divulge, publish, transfer, sell or otherwise make known to unauthorized persons personal information without the express written consent of the City or as otherwise required by law.
Any breach of this provision may result in termination of the Agreement and demand for return of all personal information. Moreover, Consultant will indemnify and hold the City harmless from and against all losses and damages resulting from any unauthorized or improper disclosure, dissemination or use of the information as a result, in whole or in part, of Consultant’s action or inaction.
19.NONUSE OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF THIRD PARTIES. Contractor shall not use, disclose or copy any intellectual property of any third parties in connection with work carried out under this Agreement, except for intellectual property for which Contractor has a license. Contractor shall indemnify and hold City harmless against all claims raised against City based upon allegations that Contractor has wrongfully used intellectual property of others in performing work for City, or that City has wrongfully used intellectual property developed by Contractor pursuant to this Agreement.
20.WAIVER OR BREACH. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be deemed, or shall constitute, a waiver of any other provision, whether or not similar, nor shall any such waiver constitute a continuing or subsequent waiver of the same provision. No waiver shall be binding, unless executed in writing by the party making the waiver.
21.COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. Consultant warrants that it shall perform the services required by this Agreement in compliance with all applicable Federal and California employment laws, including, but not limited to, those laws related to minimum hours and wages; occupational health and safety; fair employment and employment practices; workers’ compensation insurance and safety in employment; and all other Federal, State and local laws and ordinances applicable to the services required under this Agreement. Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless City from and against all claims, demands, payments, suits, actions, proceedings, and judgments of every nature and description including attorneys’ fees and costs, presented, brought, or recovered against City for, or on account of any liability under any of the above-mentioned laws, which may be incurred by reason of Consultant’s performance under this Agreement.
22.CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND REPORTING. Consultant shall at all times avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest in the performance of this Agreement. If required, Consultant shall comply with the City’s Conflict of Interest reporting requirements. Consultant understands that pursuant to Gardena Municipal Code sections 2.24.020H and 2.24.025G, it is forbidden to make any contribution to a candidate or committee of a candidate for a municipal office of the City, or to an officeholder, until the completion of services to be performed under this Docusign Envelope ID: 5267E533-FC63-492F-BA3F-B5FBCF632E23 Consultant Agreement with XYZ Page 10
Agreement.
23.NON-DISCRIMINATION. Consultant covenants there shall be no discrimination based upon race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, age, handicap, national origin, or ancestry, in activity pursuant to this Agreement.
24.FORCE MAJEURE. Consultant shall not be in default for failing to perform in accordance with the terms of this Agreement if such failure arises out of causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of Consultant.
25. ASSIGNMENT. Consultant shall not assign or subcontract any of its obligations pursuant to this Agreement, nor any part thereof, except for any monies due the Consultant, without the prior written consent of City. Such consent by City shall not be unreasonably withheld. Consultant shall be fully responsible to City for all work performed by assignees or subcontractors.
26. NOTICES. Whenever it shall be necessary for either party to serve notice on the other respecting this Agreement, such notice shall be in writing and shall be given by personal service upon the party to be notified, or by deposit of the same in the custody of the United States Postal Service, postage prepaid, addressed to the party to be notified as follows:
To City: City of Gardena
1700 West 162nd Street
Gardena, California 90247
Attn: Allan Rigg
Director of Public Works
To Consultant: XYZ
Address
XXXX, CA #####
Attn: Name
Tittle
Notices shall be deemed to have been served upon the date of personal service or three (3) working days after the same has been deposited in the United States Postal Service.
27.LICENSED STATUS. Consultant shall, at all times during the term of this Agreement, have in full force and effect, all licenses required of it by law, including, but not limited to, a City Business License.
28.FAMILIARITY WITH WORK. By executing this Agreement, Consultant warrants that: (1) it has investigated the work to be performed; (2) it has investigated the site of the work and is aware of all conditions there; and (3) it understands the difficulties and restrictions of the work under this Agreement. Should Consultant discover any conditions materially differing from those inherent in the work or as represented by City, it shall immediately inform City and shall not proceed, except at Consultant’s Docusign Envelope ID: 5267E533-FC63-492F-BA3F-B5FBCF632E23 Consultant Agreement with XYZ Page 11
own risk, until written instructions are received from City.
29.PUBLIC RECORD ACT DISCLOSURE. Consultant has been advised and is aware that this Agreement and all reports, documents, information and data, including, but not limited to, computer tapes, discs or files furnished or prepared by Consultant, or any of its subcontractors, pursuant to this Agreement and provided to City may be subject to public disclosure as required by the California Public Records Act (California Government Code section 7920.000 et seq.). Exceptions to public disclosure may be those documents or information that qualify as trade secrets, as that term is defined in the California Government Code section 7924.510, and of which Consultant informs City of such trade secret. The City will endeavor to maintain as confidential all information obtained by it that is designated as a trade secret. The City shall not, in any way, be liable or responsible for the disclosure of any trade secret including, without limitation, those records so marked if disclosure is deemed to be required by law or by order of the Court.
30.MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS. Consultant shall maintain for a minimum of three (3) years from the completion date of the Services under this Agreement, the following records:
A. All accounts and records, including personnel, property and financial, adequate to identify and account for all costs pertaining to this Agreement and assume proper accounting for all funds;
B. Records which establish that Consultant and all subcontractors who render Services under this Agreement are in full compliance with the requirements of this Agreement and all federal, state and local laws and regulations; C. Any additional records deemed necessary by City to assume verification of full compliance with this Agreement.
D. The aforementioned records shall be made available to City or any authorized representative thereof upon request for audit.
31.BINDING EFFECT. This Agreement shall be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the parties hereto.
32.GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be interpreted and construed according to the laws of the State of California. Any action commenced about this Agreement shall be filed in the appropriate branch of the Los Angeles County Municipal or Superior Court.
33.SECTION HEADINGS. The Section headings used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall have no binding effect.
34.AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement.
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35.ATTORNEY’S FEES. In the event that legal action is necessary to enforce the provisions of this Agreement, or to declare the rights of the parties hereunder, the parties agree that the prevailing party in the legal action shall be entitled to recover attorney’s fees and court costs from the opposing party.
36.PREPARATION OF AGREEMENT. Each party acknowledges that it has had an adequate opportunity to review each and every provision in this Agreement and to submit the same to counsel and other consultants for review and comment and that the parties jointly drafted this Agreement. No provision of this Agreement or any Assignment shall be construed more strictly against one party than the other party by reason that one or the other party proposed, drafted or modified such provision or any other existing or proposed provision.
37.SEVERABILITY. If any term or portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
38.ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains the entire understanding between City and Consultant. Any prior agreement, promises, negotiations or representations not expressly set forth herein are of no force or effect. Subsequent modifications to this Agreement shall be effective only if in writing and signed by both parties. This Agreement may be signed by the parties hereto in separate counterparts, including both counterparts that are executed on paper and counterparts that are in the form of electronic signatures. Electronic signatures include facsimile or email electronic signatures. Each executed counterpart shall be deemed an original. All counterparts, taken together, constitute the executed Agreement. If any term, condition or covenant of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall be valid and binding.
39.ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE. The parties hereby acknowledge and agree that electronic records and electronic signatures, as well as facsimile signatures, used in connection with the execution of this Agreement and electronic signatures, facsimile signatures or signatures transmitted by electronic mail in so-called pdf format shall be legal and binding and shall have the same full force and effect as if a paper original of this Agreement had been delivered and had been signed using a handwritten signature. City and Consultant (i) agree that an electronic signature, whether digital or encrypted, of a party to this Agreement is intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as a manual signature, (ii) intend to be bound by the signatures (whether original, faxed or electronic) on any document sent or delivered by facsimile or, electronic mail, or other electronic means, (iii) are aware that the other party will reply on such signatures, and (iv) hereby waive any defenses to the enforcement of the terms of this Agreement based on the foregoing forms of signature. If this Agreement has been executed by electronic signature, all parties executing this document are expressly consenting under the United States Federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act of 2000 ("E-SIGN") and California Uniform Electronic Transactions Act ("UETA")(Cal. Civ. Code § 1633.1, et seq.), that a signature by fax, email or Docusign Envelope ID: 5267E533-FC63-492F-BA3F-B5FBCF632E23 Consultant Agreement with XYZ Page 13
other electronic means shall constitute an Electronic Signature to an Electronic Record under both E-SIGN and UETA with respect to this specific transaction.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City and Consultant have executed this Agreement as of the date first hereinabove set forth.
CITY OF GARDENA CONSULTANT – XYZ
________________________________ _________________________________ Tasha Cerda, Mayor Name
ATTEST:
Sign:_____________________________
Title:
________________________________
Mina Semenza, City Clerk _________________________________ Name
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sign:_____________________________
Title:
Carmen Vasquez, City Attorney
Docusign Envelope ID: 5267E533-FC63-492F-BA3F-B5FBCF632E23 2024 City of Gardena RFQ On-Call Professional Services
JUNE 4, 2024
RFQ FOR ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
ADDENDUM 01
TO: ALL RFQ HOLDERS
ADDENDUM NO. 1, AS DESCRIBED BELOW, IS FOR THE USE OF CONSULTANTS SUBMITTING THE STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS OR RESPONSES TO THE CITY’S REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS. ALL
CONSULTANTS SHALL INDICATE ON THE STATEMENT/PROPOSAL COVER LETTER THAT THEY HAVE RECEIVED THIS ADDENDUM NO. 1.
QUESTIONS & RESPONSES:
1. In regard to the subject RFQ Scope of Work for General Civil Engineering Design as shown on page 4, can you please confirm if the City would like us to include Geotechnical services as part of the Civil component as stated, since there is also a separate RFQ category for Geotechnical service on page 5? No, please submit a separate statement of qualifications if your firm is interested in providing services in the category of Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, and Material Testing. This category is intended for direct geotechnical services for the City. For General Civil Engineering Design, it is expected that the lead consultant will team up with your desired geotechnical consultant or your own qualified staff as needed to provide complete PS&E construction documents.
2. Can firms be both a prime consultant and a sub-consultant to another team in the same or different service category?
Yes, firms can be both.
3. Will the City allow the usage of the City’s logo in the proposal materials? Yes, the City will allow the usage of the logo.
4. Can you specify how “Associate, Civil, and Senior Civil” Engineers are classified? Is it based on number of years of experience or other criteria?
You may reference the City of Gardena’s job specifications as your minimum guideline:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofgardena/classspecs. The specifications for the Senior Civil Engineer position have not been developed. Therefore, assume that the job responsibilities are similar to those of a Civil Engineer, but require a minimum of 8 years of experience, including managerial experience. As mentioned, these specifications are minimal guidelines and consultants are encouraged to propose additional qualifications or experience to provide a competitive proposal.
Docusign Envelope ID: 5267E533-FC63-492F-BA3F-B5FBCF632E23 2024 City of Gardena RFQ On-Call Professional Services
5. Can you please confirm if firms are able to just submit a proposal for the geotechnical engineering/geology and material testing services or require having a team with a construction management company in order to pursue this?
Yes, you may just submit a proposal/statement for the geotechnical/geology and material services.
6. Do you anticipate consultants to support and prepare grant applications? The City may request services under General Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Architecture and/or Landscape Architecture as applicable.
7. You are requesting references in the Similar Projects/Services and the References sections. Can you please clarify what information you would like in each section since both sections are asking for client contact information?
The information can overlap; however, Similar Projects/Services should identify specific projects with scope descriptions, key personnel and their roles, project dates, etc., as mentioned in the RFQ. The Reference Section should identify the current contact agency, person, phone number, and email so the reviewer can perform the reference check if necessary.
END OF ADDENDUM 01
Docusign Envelope ID: 5267E533-FC63-492F-BA3F-B5FBCF632E23 Exhibit B
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
Docusign Envelope ID: 5267E533-FC63-492F-BA3F-B5FBCF632E23 18872 MacArthur Blvd • Suite 210 • Irvine, CA 92612 • 714-656-0160 Qualifications for
On-Call Professional Services
General Civil Engineering Design
City of Gardena
General Services Department
Public Works Engineering
717 West 162nd Street
Gardena, CA 90247-3778
Docusign Envelope ID: 5267E533-FC63-492F-BA3F-B5FBCF632E23 18872 MacArthur Blvd • Suite 210 • Irvine, CA 92612 • 714-656-0160 phone June 13, 2024
City of Gardena
Department of General Services
Public Works Engineering
1717 West 162nd Street
Gardena, CA 90247-3778
ATTN: Kevin Kwak
Principal Civil Engineer
RE: Qualifications to Provide On-Call General Civil Engineering Design Services Dear Mr. Kwak,
The Kreuzer Consulting Group (KCG) appreciates the opportunity to present our proposal for the subject project. We are providing these qualifications to be considered for the General Civil Engineering Design category as outlined in the Request for Qualifications.
Our firm is uniquely qualified for this assignment for two reasons. One, we are completely committed to the public works sector. We are a small company led by seasoned individuals that are completely devoted to providing quality planning and design services to Southern California municipalities; Two, we have significant experience serving as on-call consultants to Southern California municipalities. Currently, we have active on-call engineering with the following agencies: Anaheim, Tustin, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, San Juan Capistrano, Downey, Gardena, San Clemente, Brea, Signal Hill, Stanton and Culver City.
We have formatted this proposal to address all of the items outlined in the RFQ. We take no exceptions to the sample contract provided with the RFQ and can meet all insurance requirements outlined therein. We are in receipt of Addendum #1 dated June 4, 2024.
As the President and CEO of the firm, I am authorized to sign on behalf of the company. Thank you for the opportunity to submit these qualifications. If you have questions or require additional information please do not hesitate to call.
Respectfully Submitted,
Rick Kreuzer, P.E.
President
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Section 1.0 Executive Summary ................................. 1 Section 2.0 Firm Qualifications and Experience .......... 4 Section 3.0 Project Team ..........................................14 Section 4.0 References and Testimonials .................. 26 Section 5.0 Fee Schedule .......................................... 27
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Docusign Envelope ID: 5267E533-FC63-492F-BA3F-B5FBCF632E23 1 The Kreuzer Consulting Group (KCG) is a firm comprised of individuals who have spent their entire professional careers serving the public sector in Southern California.
We are led by our President, Rick Kreuzer, who has over 40 years of experience in the Public Works engineering industry. Our firm is a small firm (12 staff) which can provide a broad range of services to our clients. We currently have active on-call engineering contracts with the City of Gardena, as well as with the Cities of Anaheim, Tustin, Brea, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, Irvine, Downey, Newport Beach, Signal Hill and Culver City.
We also maintain strong relationships with subconsulting support firms that share our philosophy of hands-on principal involvement on all projects. Depending on a particular project’s needs, this team would consist of some, or all, of the following firms:
Harrington – Geotechnical
Hartzog and Crabill – Traffic Engineering
KCG has worked extensively with these firms on past projects with great success.
Our in-house staff are second to none. Their credentials as well as a detailed description of the wide range of projects we have delivered over the years are summarized in the following sections of this proposal.
Our experience will translate to value for the City of Gardena. Based upon our firm’s extensive public works design experience, we believe the key issues for successful completion of on-call design projects center around the following:
Effective Project Management
There is no doubt that all proposing firms will tout their abilities to effectively “manage” a project. Unfortunately, many firms believe if they stay somewhat on schedule and submit their invoices on time they have been “effective” managers. We at KCG do not subscribe to this. Our core business philosophy is centered around effective management of all of our projects with the goal of making our clients job easier. The cornerstone goal of this philosophy is to “get out and stay out in front of the issues” on each and every project. We feel very strongly that our clients hire us for an assignment it is our obligation to bring it to a successful completion without having our hands held or being reliant on City staff to do our job for us. We know that cities have this hand-holding experience with consultants too frequently… KCG will not allow this to take place on this or any project. The way we achieve this objective is by providing seasoned engineers that are also effective managers, not only because they understand the project process but because they understand the technical background of the design itself. We can anticipate issues faster than those managers who are reliant on younger design engineers to keep them informed. This disconnect cannot and will not happen at KCG because our Project Managers have hands on day to day involvement in the project design. Our project manager for the subject project will be Rick Kreuzer. Mr. Kreuzer is the President of KCG and has 30 years of experience managing and designing public works projects. Over the last 15 years, he has personally managed and/or designed over 50 roadway improvement projects for Southern California cities.
1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Docusign Envelope ID: 5267E533-FC63-492F-BA3F-B5FBCF632E23 2 Proactive Utility Coordination
Utility coordination is an element that, if not properly addressed and managed, can significantly effect a project schedule and budget. This work task is much more than gathering record drawings and plotting then on the plans.
The success of this task is proactively managing the relationship with all utility agencies involved. It certainly requires the establishment of the existing location of utilities as a first step but the real key is identifying the impacts to these facilities early on in the design process and coordinating proactively with the affected agency staff/service planners to mitigate those impacts and facilitate needed relocations. Overlooking or addressing utility impacts late in the design process usually results in schedule overruns and cost increases during construction. NPDES Expertise
Water quality requirements have become a critical component of projects over the last decade. Successful delivery of a project requires a firm that understands this reality and can deliver the permits required. KCG’s stormwater specialist, Chris Becker, has a thorough understanding of the City’s plans for long-term pavement maintenance and rehabilitation, while maintaining strict compliance with today’s stringent water quality regulatory environment. He is a seasoned stormwater compliance expert that specializes in the municipal sector. He is a California Certified/Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) and Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD). KCG can turn-key all storm water compliance needs from site assessment, to report preparation, to site inspections and monitoring. We have a working knowledge of the complex California General Stormwater Permit for New Construction and are currently performing work for many cities, Caltrans and several developers and general contractors. Community Interaction
Effective public outreach and community interaction is essential to delivering street improvement projects. Street construction by its very nature can be a major disruption to residents and business, so informing them, early and often, goes a long way to facilitating smoother project delivery. KCG has delivered multiple downtown streetscape projects that have required extensive community outreach programs. Grant Funding Knowledge
We are very familiar with the various local grant programs administered by SBCOG and LA Metro, having completed multiple projects with funding allocation from these agencies. Focus and Experience
KCG’s primary core business is civil design. Our staff has delivered successful street widening and rehabilitation and utility projects all around Southern California for the last two decades. We understand the design subtleties associated with public works design projects in urban settings. Moreover, we provide in house experience in the complementary functions, namely water quality and community outreach, that have become so integral to the successful delivery of projects in today’s world. This experience and focus will translate to value, via cost effective design, to the City of Gardena.
Quality Assurance
Last but certainly not least is the delivery of a quality product. We believe that quality assurance is rooted in the philosophy by which you conduct your business. It is true that quality can be monitored and controlled to some degree via checklists and independent reviews, but a true “quality” product comes from a firm’s commitment to excel for their clients. Do they care about their product? KCG does. Do they have experienced staff overseeing or doing the work every step of the way? KCG will. Do they want the next job? KCG does. Are they staying out in Docusign Envelope ID: 5267E533-FC63-492F-BA3F-B5FBCF632E23 3 front of the issues and “leading” the project? KCG will. Quality is a culture within a company… you either have it or you don’t. The graphic below depicts KCG’s overall QA/QC approach.
KCG’S QA/QC Approach
At KCG, we pride ourselves on the quality of our work product. We encourage the Gardena to contact our past and current clients regarding this claim
Docusign Envelope ID: 5267E533-FC63-492F-BA3F-B5FBCF632E23 4 Rick Kreuzer, PE
KCG Team Leader
BACKGROUND: The Kreuzer Consulting Group (KCG) is a California corporation. We were formed July 1, 2009 by our president and founder, Rick Kreuzer. Mr. Kreuzer has spent his entire 40+ year professional career as a civil engineering design consultant serving the public sector. As a 1983 civil engineering graduate of the University of California, Irvine, Mr. Kreuzer began his engineering career with ASL Consulting Engineers. In 1988, Mr. Kreuzer moved on to become a project manager with UMA Engineering in Irvine. After 5 years, he was promoted to branch manager of the office in charge of a staff of 30, where he remained for another 5 years. In 1998, after 10 years with UMA, Mr. Kreuzer decided to start his own firm, KFM Engineering. Founded in 1998, KFM grew from a staff size of 3 to 40 in 2004 when the firm was merged with Bryan A. Stirrat & Associates (BAS), an environmental firm based in Diamond Bar, California. KFM continued to operate as the civil engineering arm and wholly owned subsidiary of the BAS Group until the BAS Group was acquired by Tetra Tech in June of 2009. At the time of this transaction, KFM had grown to a staff size of 35. Having spent his entire career running projects and being intimately involved with his clients as well as the day to day design of his projects, Mr. Kreuzer knew the large corporate structure was not conducive to delivering the quality, hands-on, cost effective project delivery that his municipal clients expected and deserved. As such, he decided to “get back to his roots” and formed the Kreuzer Consulting Group.
SERVICES: Municipalities, counties, and public agencies as a whole, face diverse challenges when planning and implementing improvements to public infrastructure. Public planning issues, environmental constraints, and the concerns of local residents all have the potential to impact a project’s bottom line. KCG has created a network of resources, both in-house and through long-standing relationships with quality subconsultants, to provide clients with “one-stop shopping” in all of the technical disciplines necessary to address these issues. Services provided by the KCG team include:
PROJECT
MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT &
SERVICES SERVICES AGENCY SUPPORT
SERVICES
2.0 FIRM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Roadways
- Widening /
Streetscapes
- Rehabilitation
Drainage
- Hydrology /
Hydraulics
- Storm Drain Design
SWPPPs
Utilities
- Sewer Design
- Water Design
- Dry Utility
Coordination
Right of Way
Engineering
Corridor & Alignment
Studies
Caltrans PSRs & PRs
Highway Design
Traffic
- Signing & Striping
- Traffic Control
Railway Design
- Roadway Grade
Separations
- Track Design
- Quiet Zone Studies
Roundabout Design
Project Management
Grant Writing
Plan Checking
Value Engineering
Implementation Plans
Permitting Support
Oversight / Extension
of Staff
Cost Estimating
Critical Path
Scheduling
Community
Revitalization Studies/
Implementation Plans
Docusign Envelope ID: 5267E533-FC63-492F-BA3F-B5FBCF632E23 5 KCG staff have worked extremely hard over the years to establish the firm’s reputation as engineers who will “go the extra mile” for our clients. We are proud of this reputation.
CLIENTELE: KCG staff have provided consulting services to municipalities, counties, and state agencies throughout Southern California and beyond, summarized as follows:
Municipalities:
City of Anaheim
City of Arcadia
City of Brea
City of Buena Park
City of Chandler, AZ
City of Costa Mesa
City of Cypress
City of Culver City
City of Dana Point
City of Diamond Bar
City of Downey
City of Fullerton
City of Gardena
City of Garden Grove
City of Huntington Beach
City of Irvine
City of Industry
City of Irvine
City of La Habra
City of Laguna Beach
City of Laguna Niguel
City of Long Beach
City of Los Alamitos
City of Los Angeles
City of Manhattan Beach
City of Mesa, AZ
City of Mission Viejo
City of Moreno Valley
City of Newport Beach
City of Norwalk
City of Orange
City of Phoenix, AZ
City of Placentia
City of Riverside
City of San Clemente
City of San Juan Capistrano
City of San Diego
City of Signal Hill
City of Stanton
City of Tustin
City of Upland
City of Whittier
City of Yorba Linda
County Governments:
County of Imperial
County of Kern
County of Los Angeles
County of Maui, HI
County of Maricopa, AZ
County of Orange
County of Riverside
County of San Bernardino
County of San Diego
Transportation Authorities:
Orange County Transportation Authority
State Agencies:
California Department of Transportation
Arizona Department of Transportation
Utah Department of Transportation
Mission Statement
KCG will be a “clientdriven” firm, focused
on providing top
quality products and
services, always
exceeding the
expectations of those
we serve.
Our ultimate goal will
be to add value to our
clients’ projects and
organizations with
each and every
endeavor we
undertake.
In the end, KCG will be
known as a reputable
and responsive firm
who truly cares about
their clients. In our
clients’ eyes, a very
difficult or critical
project will always be
Docusign Envelope ID: 5267E533-FC63-492F-BA3F-B5FBCF632E23 6 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: A big part of our firms practice includes the provision of design services through on-call engineering contracts. The following summarizes our current on-call design services contracts:
City of Anaheim – Public Works Department
City of Anaheim – Development Services Department
City of Anaheim – Construction Services Department
City of Gardena
City of irvine
City of Tustin
City of Huntington Beach
City of Brea
City of San Juan Capistrano
City of Newport Beach
City of Stanton
City of Downey
City of San Clemente
City of Signal Hill
City of Culver City
We are familiar with the nature of on-call contracts. We are flexible, and through the team proposed herein, will provide a design team that is customized and has the resource capabilities to handle any project assignment put before us.
The following summarizes a cross section of recently completed projects which depict the broad capabilities of the KCG Team.
PLATINUM TRIANGLE MIXED USE DISTRICT
Anaheim, CA
The Platinum Triangle is located in the City of Anaheim at the confluence of the I5 and SR-57 freeways. The Platinum Triangle is approximately 820 acres in size. It is traversed by a major intercity/commuter railroad line and encompasses Angel Stadium of Anaheim as well as the Honda Center of Anaheim.
The Platinum Triangle project will be a mixed-use development with a dynamic mix of uses including upscale, high density urban housing integrated by a carefully planned network of pedestrian walkways, streetscape improvements and recreation spaces. For this project, KCG completed the Platinum Triangle Implementation Plan for Backbone Public Works Facilities and subsequently designed streetscape improvements on Katella Avenue between Lewis Street and State College Boulevard. This $8M project was constructed in 2015.
Prime Consultant: Kreuzer Consulting Group
Project Manager: Rick Kreuzer, PE
Firm Role: Project Management & Civil Engineering
Contract Value: N/A
Construction Value: $200 M
Final Construction Cost: N/A
Design Completed: Ongoing
Construction Completed: In progress
Contracting Agency: City of Anaheim, CA
References: Rudy Emami- Director of Public Works
714-765-5176
[email protected]
Docusign Envelope ID: 5267E533-FC63-492F-BA3F-B5FBCF632E23 7 IMPERIAL AND PARAMOUNT INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
Downey, CA
This project includes the design of the following improvements at the Imperial/Paramount intersection:
Dual left turns southbound on Paramount
Dual left turns westbound on Imperial
Widening the southwest corner to allow for northbound U-turns on Paramount
In addition to the roadway geometry required for these widening improvements, the project also includes the following other enhancements:
Reconstruction of all 4 legs of the intersection with concrete pavement. The limits of concrete will be approximately 300 feet for intersection approaches and 50 feet for departures. Reconstruction of the entire intersection with concrete pavement Construction of decorative crosswalks
Reconstruction of all access ramps, sidewalk and driveways to meet ADA standards Implementation of custom City bus shelters
Modifications to the existing traffic signal
New signing and striping
Utility adjustments and relocations
Minor modifications to existing landscaping and irrigation The project also required partial right of way acquisition and TCE’s for four (4) adjacent properties.
Prime Consultant: Kreuzer Consulting Group
Project Manager: Rick Kreuzer, PE
Firm Role: Project Management & Civil Engineering
KCG Contract Value: $300 K
Construction Value: $4 M
Design Completed: Ongoing (2024)
Construction Completed: Pending (2025)
Contracting Agency: City of Downey
Reference: Ed Norris-Deputy Director of Public Works
(562) 904-7110
[email protected]
Docusign Envelope ID: 5267E533-FC63-492F-BA3F-B5FBCF632E23 8 ORANGEWOOD AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS
Anaheim, CA
KCG completed the final design for the widening of Orangewood Avenue from State College Boulevard to the Santa Ana River, a distance of approximately 3,000 lineal feet. This project includes roadway widening, structural retaining walls, new landscaping and extensive utility design including new storm drains and domestic and recycled water lines, significant off-site improvements and partial right of way acquisition from ten (10) properties. This project also required extensive traffic control plans and the preparation of a comprehensive Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP).
TUSTIN ZONE 4 STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Tustin, CA
Zone 4 is an area bounded by Nisson Road on the north, Tustin Ranch Road on the East, Edinger Avenue on the south and Newport Avenue on the west. Within this zone there are 9 miles of residential and arterial streets. KCG completed design for these streets which included a variety of treatments including slurry seals, mill and overlays and full reconstruction. The project also included a complete field review of all streets to identify removal and replacement of damaged curb and gutter, sidewalk and driveways. KCG also completed an assessment of all existing curb access ramps for ADA compliance and provided design details for all ramps that required reconstruction.
Prime Consultant: Kreuzer Consulting Group
Project Manager: Rick Kreuzer, PE
Firm Role: Project Management & Civil Engineering
KCG Contract Value: $700,000
Construction Value: $14M (Bid $13.8 M)
Final Construction Cost: N/A
Construction CO: None to Date
Design Completed: 2023
Construction Completed: Ongoing (2025)
Contracting Agency: City of Anaheim, CA
Reference: Edgar Garcia 714-765-4433
[email protected]
Prime Consultant: Kreuzer Consulting Group
Project Manager: Rick Kreuzer, PE
Firm Role: Project Management & Design
KCG Contract Value: $120,000
Construction Value: $5.3M (Bid = $5.2 M)
Final Construction Cost: $5.3M
Construction CO: None
Design Completed: 2022
Construction Completed: 2023
Contracting Agency: City of Tustin
Reference: Eric Johnson
Principal Engineer
(714) 573-3320
[email protected]
Docusign Envelope ID: 5267E533-FC63-492F-BA3F-B5FBCF632E23 9 CENTRAL AVENUE STREET AND WATER LINE IMPROVEMENTS
Brea, CA
The project includes the design of a new 12” water line on Central Avenue between Roscoe Street and Blossom Place, a distance of approximately 8,600 lineal feet. The project will also include coordination with and permitting through the City of La Habra and the County of Orange. These water line improvements plans will be packaged and bid along with street improvement plans KCG is designing for Central Avenue between Palm Street and Lambert Road, a total distance of approximately 14,000 lineal feet. Together these project improvements will consist of the following improvements.
COAST HIGHWAY/OLD NEWPORT BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS
Newport Beach, California
KCG is preparing preliminary engineering, environmental documentation, and final PS&E for widening improvements of Coast Highway and Old Newport Boulevard in the City of Newport Beach. This project includes roadway, structural, drainage, utility, landscaping, irrigation and significant off-site improvements, right of way engineering, and CEQA processing through Caltrans.
Prime Consultant: Kreuzer Consulting Group
Project Manager: Rick Kreuzer, PE
Firm Role: Project Management & Civil Engineering
KCG Contract Value: $350 K
Construction Value: $7 M
Design Completed: Ongoing (2024)
Construction Completed: Pending/ 2025
Construction CO: N/A
Contracting Agency: City of Brea
Reference: Steve Kooyman (Interwest)
City Consultant PM
(530) 318-1066
[email protected]
Prime Consultant: Kreuzer Consulting Group
Project Manager: Rick Kreuzer, PE
Firm Role: Project Management & Civil Engineering
Contract Value: $ 250K
Construction Value: $ 2.5M
Final Construction Cost: N/A
Design Completed: Ongoing (2024)
Construction Completed: Pending (2025)
Construct CO: N/A
Contracting Agency: City of Newport Beach, CA
Reference: Patrick Arciniega
949-644-3347
parciniega@ newportbeach.ca.gov
Docusign Envelope ID: 5267E533-FC63-492F-BA3F-B5FBCF632E23 10 DOWNTOWN TUSTIN STREETSCAPE ENHANCEMENTS
Tustin, CA
KCG is completing preliminary and final design for improvements in the Old Town Historic District in the City of Tustin. These improvements including the narrowing of Main Street to implement a more “complete street” consisting of a more balanced vehicular/pedestrian/bicycle facility on main street and the construction of a series of “parklets” along El Camino Real to provide additional open space and facilitate the expansion of outdoor dining venues for local restaurants.
BROOKHURST STREET WIDENING PHASE 1
Katella to Ball
Anaheim, California
KCG completed preliminary engineering, environmental clearance, project report and final PS&E for this one mile long widening project in the City of Anaheim. This project involved the widening of Brookhurst Street from 4 to 6 lanes between Katella Avenue and Ball Road, a distance of 1 mile. This project included the acquisition of 21 residential properties and 3 part takes of commercial property. This project included extensive sound wall improvements which were designed as CIDH pile foundation walls along the entire east side of the alignment. The project also included extensive storm drain design and utility coordination efforts and interfacing with Union Pacific Railroad (at-grade crossing improvements) and the County of Orange.
Prime Consultant: Kreuzer Consulting Group
Project Manager: Rick Kreuzer, PE
Firm Role: Project Management & Civil Engineering
Contract Value: N/A
Construction Value: $5 M (Estimate)
Design Completed: Ongoing (2024)
Construction Completed: Pending (2025)
Contracting Agency: City of Tustin
Reference: Eric Johnson – Principal Engineer
(714) 573-3320
[email protected]
Prime Consultant: Kreuzer Consulting Group
Project Manager: Rick Kreuzer, PE
Firm Role: Project Management & Civil Engineering
Contract Value: $600 K
Construction Value: $ 18 M
Final Construction Cost: $17.8 M
Design Completed: 2018
Construction Completed: 2020
Contracting Agency: City of Anaheim
Reference: Edgar Garcia714-765-4433
[email protected]
Docusign Envelope ID: 5267E533-FC63-492F-BA3F-B5FBCF632E23 11 DISNEYLAND RESORT AREA STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS
Anaheim, California
As the Program Manager, Mr. Kreuzer has been involved with the transformation of the Disneyland Resort Area in the City of Anaheim for the last decade in various capacities. He was involved with the initial planning efforts which established the vision for the 800 acre Resort Area including significant outreach activities with local residents and business owners. From there, Mr. Kreuzer managed the Preliminary and Final Design efforts for the construction of the two main backbone corridor streets in the Resort District, namely Katella Avenue and Harbor Boulevard. These projects included significant widening, streetscape and
landscape enhancements to
make the Resort Area a more attractive destination.
Mr. Kreuzer continues to work with the City of Anaheim on the Resort Project to this day as an extension of City Staff providing consulting services including establishing, maintaining, and updating special Anaheim Resort Area (ARA) standard plans, plan checking developer submittals for conformance with ARA standards and design guidelines, and assisting with streetscape design enhancement projects on an as-needed basis.
Prime Consultant: Kreuzer Consulting Group
Project Manager: Rick Kreuzer, PE
Firm Role: Project Management & Civil Engineering
Contract Value: $ 1.5 M
General Contractor: Various
Delivery Method: Low Bid
Construction Value: $30 M
Final Construction Cost: $30 M
Design Completed: Between 2005- Present
Construction Completed: Ongoing
Contracting Agency: City of Anaheim, CA
Reference: Rudy Emami, PE
Director of Public Works
(714)756-5176
[email protected]
“The quality of their plans and project deliverables is always excellent. Most importantly, the City appreciates the value Mr.
Kreuzer and his team provide us, which is a direct result of the proactive and day to day hands on management approach Mr.
Kreuzer brings to all of our projects, large and small. We would highly recommend KCG for your engineering needs.”
- Natalie Meeks, PE, Director of Public Works, City of Anaheim and National APWA Top 10 Leader of the Year, 2015
Docusign Envelope ID: 5267E533-FC63-492F-BA3F-B5FBCF632E23 12 BALBOA PENINSULA STREET AND ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS
Newport Beach, CA
KCG completed the design for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of various streets and alleys on the Balboa Peninsula in the City of Newport Beach, including the design of ADA ramp improvements and replacement of damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk.
CITY OF GARDENA ON-CALL SERVICES
Gardena, CA
Under our current on-call contract with the City of Gardena, KCG has completed the following design projects:
Western Avenue Rehabilitation
Design of street rehabilitation and concrete repair improvements on Western Avenue from Artesia Boulevard to Redondo Beach Boulevard, a distance of 7,700 linear feet. This project had a construction value of $1.6 M and was completed in 2021.
FY 18/19 Local Street Improvements
Design of street rehabilitation improvements of 15 local streets in the northern half of the City. The construction value of these improvements was approximately $600 K. Halldale Ave and Budlong Ave Street Improvements
Design of street rehabilitation and concrete repair improvements on Halldale Avenue between 135th Street and El Segundo
Boulevard (2,500 F) and on Budlong Avenue from Redondo Beach Boulevard to El Segundo Boulevard (8,800 LF), The construction cost for this project was approximately $1.3 M.
GTrans Site Survey
Completed comprehensive topographic survey for the City’s GTrans facility at the corner of Western Avenue and 139th Street.
Prime Consultant: Kreuzer Consulting Group
Project Manager: Rick Kreuzer, PE
Firm Role: Project Management & Civil Engineering
Contract Value: $ 1.5 M
General Contractor: Various
Delivery Method: Low Bid
Construction Value: $1.6 M
Final Construction Cost: $1.6 M
Design Completed: 2015
Construction Completed: 2016
Contracting Agency: City of Newport Beach
References: Mike Sinacori, Assistant City Engineer
[email protected]
949-644-3342
Docusign Envelope ID: 5267E533-FC63-492F-BA3F-B5FBCF632E23 13 In addition to the featured projects above, KCG has completed street and a variety of public works infrastructure projects totaling in excess of $50 M in construction value over the last 5 years, some of which are summarized as follows:
Project Agency Construction Cost
Balboa Peninsula Streets Newport Beach $2 M
Duarte Road Arcadia $1.1 M
State College Boulevard Brea $1.0 M
Pioneer Street Norwalk $900 K
Lambert Road Brea $1.2 M
Lincoln Avenue Anaheim $1.3 M
Del Amo Boulevard Long Beach $1.5 M
Pacific Coast Highway Dana Point $1.7 M
Main Street Tustin $2.0 M
Huntington Drive Arcadia $1.7 M
Santa Anita Road Arcadia $500 K
Santa Clara Road Arcadia $300 K
Jeffrey Road Irvine $1.5 M
FY 15-16 Residential Streets San Juan Capistrano $2.6 M Main Street Improvements Tustin $3.0 M
Ball Road Anaheim $1.5 M
Williams Street Tustin $600 K
Main Street Tustin $3 M
Sabina Area Anaheim $7 M
FY 19-20 Rehabs Downey $2.6 M
Newport Ave Tustin $1.6 M
Downtown Streets Arcadia $3.4 M
KEY PERSONNEL: The key KCG personnel for this on call contract will be:
Staff Role Years Experience
Rick Kreuzer, PE Project Manager 40
David Jarvi, PE Project Engineer 24
Greg Rende, PE Structural Engineer 25
Eric Metz, LS Survey Party Chief 23
Chris Becker Storm Water Quality 31
A detailed description of key staff experience along with personal resumes are contained in the following Section
3.0 of this proposal.
Docusign Envelope ID: 5267E533-FC63-492F-BA3F-B5FBCF632E23 14 Our team organization is depicted on Exhibit A below. KCG’s president, Rick Kreuzer, PE, will be the Project Manager as well as the Principal in Charge. He will be the single point of contact with the City of Gardena, and will have the authority to act on behalf of the firm regarding all contractual, project performance and quality matters.
Mr. Kreuzer is a registered civil engineer in the State of California with 40 years of professional experience. The unique aspect of Mr. Kreuzer’s experience is that he has spent his entire professional career as an owner of (or working for) small firms which means he has been, and continues to be, a very involved and hands-on Project Manager. He is not a delegator or glorified principal but is “on the boards” and intimately involved with the day to day design aspects of his projects. We believe this attribute is a real value to our clients and is the cornerstone operating philosophy of our company.
Assisting Mr. Kreuzer with the day to day design of the project will be Mr. David Jarvi. Mr. Jarvi has been Mr. Kreuzer’s right hand man for the last decade including the current assignments within the City of Laguna Beach. He is a registered Civil Engineer with 24 years of experience. He is proficient with the use of AutoCAD software and has a thorough understanding of City standards, design criteria and plan formatting requirements. He is also well versed with Civil 3D design software.
Greg Rende is KCG’s structural engineer. Mr. Rende has 25 years of experience and is a registered engineer in the State of California. His structural design experience includes bridge structures, retaining walls, foundation and flood control culverts.
Eric Metz, LS has 23 years of professional surveying experience and is an expert Civil 3D software user.
3.0 PROJECT TEAM
Docusign Envelope ID: 5267E533-FC63-492F-BA3F-B5FBCF632E23 15 Chris Becker is KCG’s Storm Water Quality expert. Mr. Becker has 31 years of professional experience in the public works industry. He is a Qualified SWPP Developer and Practitioner (QSD/QSP), Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control and Certified Sediment and Storm Water Quality Management Plans (WQMP), Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and Caltrans Storm Water Data Reports (SDR).
The key KCG personnel identified for this on-call project will remain for the duration of the project and will not be removed or replaced without the prior written consent of the City of Gardena. Resumes for each of these key team members are contained on 16 through 23 of these qualifications.
Subconsultants
KCG utilizes the same subconsultant firms on all of our projects. These firms share our philosophy of hands-on principal involvement on all projects. Depending on the needs of a particular project or assignment, KCG would utilize the services of some or all of the following subconsultants:
Scott Ma, PE, TE Current Projects with KCG
Hartzog & Crabill Past Projects with KCG
Traffic Design
Mr. Ma is a senior engineer with HCI who is currently providing contract City Traffic Engineer services to the City of Lake Forest, as well as on-call traffic engineering services to the City of Hermosa Beach. Mr. Ma’s experience includes traffic signal design, reviewing and conducting a variety of traffic studies including but not limited to, warrant analyses, preparing and reviewing traffic impact analyses reports and recommendations, responding to community requests such as crosswalks, traffic signals, stop signs, parking matters, and also performing project management that includes ADA review and final preparation and design/submittal of project plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E).
Joseph Welch, PE, GE Current Projects with KCG
Harrington Geotechnical Past Projects with KCG
Geotechnical
Joseph Welch, PE, GE, Geotechnical Engineer, is a registered civil and geotechnical engineer in California with 46 years of experience. Mr. Welch is a graduate of West Point and holds a master’s degree in civil engineering from George Washington University. His responsibilities include geotechnical engineering, laboratory management, and expert witness.
Hartzog & Crabill
Attributes of the Firm
Office in Tustin
Founded in 1998
On-call traffic engineering firm
for multiple Orange County
cities.
Harrington Geotechnical
Attributes of the Firm
Good working relationship
with KCG
Pricipal involvement on all
projects
Pragmatic approach to street
rehabilitation evaluations
Docusign Envelope ID: 5267E533-FC63-492F-BA3F-B5FBCF632E23 16 Table 1 below provides a synopsis of the KCG team’s key personnel, registrations, experience and project availability.
TABLE 1 – TEAM MEMBER QUALIFICATIONS / AVAILABILITY SYNOPSIS Name Firm Project Responsibility
Years of
Experience Education
California
License
Type/No
Experience
Working on
Similar Projects
%
Available
Rick Kreuzer KCG Project Manager 40 BS PE/42407 40%
David Jarvi KCG Project Engineer 24 BS PE/66792 50%
Chris Becker KCG Water Quality 27 BS QSP/24431 30%
Eric Metz KCG Survey & R/W 23 AA LS/9198 25%
Scott Ma Hartzog Traffic 26 BS/MS PE/70812
TE/2519
30%
Joseph Welch Harrington Geotechnical 48 RCE/GE GE/2239
RCE/40236
25%
Personal resumes for these key KCG team members are enclosed on the following pages.
Docusign Envelope ID: 5267E533-FC63-492F-BA3F-B5FBCF632E23 17 RICK KREUZER, P.E.
Mr. Kreuzer, the founder and President of KCG, has 40 years of experience managing complex transportation and civil projects. His strength is managing multi-disciplined teams on projects which require innovative solutions and hands-on principal involvement. He is the President of the Kreuzer Consulting Group (KCG).
PROJECT EXPERIENCE:
Project Manager for on-call contracts with the following agencies:
- City of Anaheim – Public Works Department
- City of Anaheim – Development Services Department
- City of Anaheim – Public Utilities Department
- City of Irvine
- City of Tustin
- City of Stanton
- City of Brea
- City of Signal Hill
- City of Newport Beach
- City of San Juan Capistrano
- City of Gardena
- City of Culver City
- City of Downey
- City of San Clemente
- City of Huntington Beach
City of Gardena Projects: Mr. Kreuzer has been the Project Manager for the following Gardena Projects:
Western Avenue Street Improvements
FY 18-19 Residential Street Improvements
Halldale Avenue Street Improvements
Budlong Avenue Street Improvements
GTrans Facility Site Survey
Disneyland Resort Area Improvements: Mr. Kreuzer has been involved with the transformation of the Disneyland Resort Area in the City of Anaheim for the last decade in various capacities. He was involved with the initial planning efforts which established the vision for the 800 acre Resort Area including significant outreach activities with local residents and business owners. From there, Mr. Kreuzer managed the Preliminary and Final Design efforts for the construction of the two main backbone arterial streets in the Resort District, namely Katella Avenue and Harbor Boulevard. These projects included significant streetscape and landscape enhancements to make the Resort Area a more attractive destination..
Katella Avenue Smart Street Phases 1 & 2: Project Manager of an alignment study and final design for the widening of three miles of Katella Avenue along the Disneyland and Anaheim Convention Center frontages. This included widening of four major intersections. Total construction value of Phases 1 and 2 was approximately $35 million. The project included the design of street, storm drain, sewer, water, landscape, streetscape and traffic signal improvements. In addition right of way acquisition documents in the formal of legal descriptions and plans were prepared by KCG staff for approximately 120 partial takes of existing parcels. This project also included coordination with Caltrans with regard to I-5 improvements at the east end of the project.
EDUCATION:
B.S. in Civil Engineering
University of California, Irvine,
1983
Certificate Program in
Construction Management,
American Sociaety of Civil
Engineers, 1987
AFFILIATION:
American Society of Civil
Engineers
Institute of Transportation
Engineers
REGISTRATION:
Registered Civil Engineer
(California & Arizona)
Registered Civil Engineer
(Arizona)
Docusign Envelope ID: 5267E533-FC63-492F-BA3F-B5FBCF632E23 18 Brookhurst Street Widening: KCG recently completed preliminary and final design services for the widening of Brookhurst Street between Katella Avenue and Ball Road in the City of Anaheim. This project will includes roadway, drainage, utility, landscaping, and traffic signal improvements.
Platinum Triangle Backbone Infrastructure Implementation Plan: The Platinum Triangle is located in the City of Anaheim at the confluence of the I-5 and SR-57 freeways. The Platinum Triangle is approximately 820 acres in size. It is traversed by a major intercity/commuter railroad line and encompasses Angel Stadium of Anaheim, as well as the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim.
The Platinum Triangle project will be a mixed-use development with a dynamic mix of uses including upscale, high density urban housing integrated by a carefully planned network of pedestrian walkways, streetscape improvements and recreation spaces.
For this project, Mr. Kreuzer managed the completion of the Platinum Triangle Implementation Plan for Backbone Public Works Facilities. This plan served to define the:
• required arterial roadway, streetscape and landscape improvements • required sewer system improvements
• required storm drain system improvements
• required water system improvements
• required electrical system improvements
• right of way acquisition required to construct all backbone infrastructure improvements • breakdown of project segments for implementation
• cost estimates for all project segments
• schedule for implementation of the program
• cash flow estimate for the implementation of the program This plan is currently being used as the basis for establishment of a $200 million Community Facilities District (CFD) to finance all required backbone infrastructure improvements needed to support development in the Platinum Triangle project area.
Katella Avenue Widening: Final PS&E for the first arterial improvement project in the Platinum Triangle project area.
This project consists of widening of Katella Avenue between Lewis Street and State College Boulevard to accommodate 4 lanes of traffic in each direction. New parkway and median landscaping will be constructed along with upgraded streetscape furnishings consisting of light poles, bus shelters, and traffic signs.
Brookhurst Street Widening: Final PS&E for the widening of Brookhurst Street from I-5 to SR-91 in the City of Anaheim. This project includes widening the existing 4 lane roadway to 6 lanes as well as the construction of a new 54 inch mainline storm drain and extensive landscaping in the medians and parkways.
Imperial Highway Smart Street: Completed Project Report, Alignment Study and Implementation Plan for the widening of Imperial Highway from the Los Angeles County line to Rose Drive, a distance of 8.5 miles.
Arizona Avenue Streetscape Improvements: Planning and design for the downtown revitalization of Arizona Avenue in Chandler, Arizona.
Southern Avenue Phase 2 Streetscape Improvements, Mesa, Arizona: Mr. Kreuzer is the Project Manager for the final design of the 2nd phase of the Southern Avenue Improvements in the Fiesta District from Sycamore to the west City limit at the Tempe Canal. This project is a natural extension of the Phase 1 improvements that were recently constructed. This project includes street narrowing, landscape and streetscape improvements, drainage, lighting and traffic signal improvements. The project will also require the preparation of right of way acquisition documents and coordination with the City’s real estate staff as well as the public and other stakeholders.
Docusign Envelope ID: 5267E533-FC63-492F-BA3F-B5FBCF632E23 19 David Jarvi, PE
Mr. Jarvi has over 24 years of experience in General Civil and Transportation Engineering. He specializes in local roadway planning and design projects with experience in design engineering with a focus on civil and transportation projects.
His extensive knowledge of roadway layout, reconstruction, and rehabilitation are evident by a growing list of local agencies that seek his street improvement involvement (Los Alamitos, Cypress, Anaheim, Stanton, Long Beach, Downey, Costa Mesa, Industry, Yorba Linda, Newport Beach, Orange, Dana Point, Irvine, Mission Viejo, San Clemente, Lake Forest, San Juan Capistrano, and Laguna Niguel). Mr. Jarvi has been responsible for the preparation of street plans, cross sections and details for a wide range of roadways from single intersections to miles of large arterial highways.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE:
City of Gardnea Projects: Mr. Jarvi has served or is currently serving as the Project Engineer for the following Gardena Projects:
Western Avenue Street Improvements
FY 18-19 Residential Street Improvements
Halldale Avenue Street Improvements
Budlong Avenue Street Improvements
GTrans Facility Site Survey
Atlantic Avenue / Pacific Coast Highway Intersection Improvements, City of Long Beach, Long Beach, CA – Project Engineer for the rehabilitation of over two miles of Atlantic Avenue in the City of Long Beach. Tetra Tech prepared the preliminary and final PS&E for roadway rehabilitation, right turn pocket widening, storm drain inlet upgrades and pipe reconstruction, utility relocations, traffic signal, traffic control, and parking lot improvements at the Atlantic Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway intersection in the City of Long Beach. Since the widening portion of the project impacted the adjacent high school parking lot, our Team effectively coordinated with the school district to complete the required work within the schedule. In addition, our work included obtaining an encroachment permit from Caltrans for construction within the state highway system.
Lakewood Boulevard Improvements Phase 3A, City of Downey, Downey, CA – Project Engineer for the design of streetscape and roadway improvements on Lakewood Boulevard in the City of Downey. Tetra Tech prepared preliminary and final plans for streetscape and engineering improvements for the 4,000 foot segment of Lakewood Boulevard from 5th Street to Florence Avenue in the City of Downey. The project included additional through lanes, extensive median and parkway improvements, decorative lighting, street furniture and both potable and recycled water improvements. Great care was taken to minimize impacts to private development and to provide a seamless transition between old and new areas. The project created an aesthetically pleasing corridor, while decreasing construction cost savings of over $500,000 through the use of recycled pavement.
La Palma Avenue / Kraemer Boulevard Intersection, City of Anaheim, Anaheim, CA – Project Engineer for the $2.4 million widening of La Palma and Kraemer Intersection for the City of Anaheim Orange County, including right-ofway engineering and utility coordination. Tetra Tech prepared plans, specifications and cost estimates for the widening of this key arterial intersection in the City of Anaheim. The project involved the development of a Precise Alignment Plan, Landscape Concept Plan, and legal descriptions for 8 parcels. The project included the design of a raised, landscaped median, parkway landscaping in both the City area as well as a large slope in Caltrans right-ofway, and significant redesign of private property improvements impacted by the roadway widening. The approval EDUCATION:
B.S., Civil Engineering,
California State University,
Chico
SOFTWARE SKILLS:
AutoTURN, Microsoft Excel,
Bentley Inroads, Microstation,
Autodesk Civil 3D
REGISTRATION:
Professional Engineer,
California, No. 66792
Docusign Envelope ID: 5267E533-FC63-492F-BA3F-B5FBCF632E23 20 process included obtaining an easement and encroachment permit from the County of Orange as well as an encroachment permit from Caltrans. Other elements of the project included the design of a traffic signal, traffic control, a MSE retaining wall, and utility improvements.
Firestone Boulevard Rehabilitation Old River School Road to Lakewood Boulevard, City of Downey, Downey, CA – Project Engineer for the construction of sidewalk and pavement rehabilitation of an over one mile reach of Old River School Road in the City of Downey. The project includes pavement reconstruction and rehabilitation, reconstruction of curb ramps per current ADA criteria, and signing and striping.
Chapman Avenue Widening, City of Orange, Orange CA – Project Engineer for the alignment study for a one mile segment of Chapman Avenue. Responsibilities include the development of base plans and cross sections for the purpose of alignment analysis and the completion of a summary report outlining roadway widening costs and rightof-way impacts for various alignment alternatives. Tetra Tech completed alignment plans and is designing final PS&E for a 1 mile widening of Main Street from Palmyra Avenue to Chapman Avenue. This project included design of roadway, water line, drainage, utility, landscape, and lighting improvements. Project also included traffic control plans, signing and striping plans and traffic signal modification plans. Parking lot modifications were also involved on the project.
Katella Avenue Smart Street Improvements, Orange County, CA – Project Engineer for sections of the Katella Avenue Smart Street running through the cities of Los Alamitos, Cypress, Anaheim and Stanton. Responsibilities included the preparation of street plans, cross sections, utility coordination, water vault design and the preparation of legal plats and descriptions.
Bus Stop Improvement Projects, City of Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita, CA- Project Engineer for the improvement of 23 selected bus stop locations throughout the City of Santa Clarita. The design of each bus stop addressed the safety and accessibility needs of the rider, passenger with disabilities, driver, pedestrians, cyclists, motoring public, and people living and working near the stops. Each site specific bus stop safety improvements included the sidewalk access, concrete pads, shelter and amenities, adequate right-of-way, grading/separating walls, signage, bus approach zones, future needs, and existing site constraints including utility features and covers. Mr. Jarvi also provided utility research, data collection, conceptual design report, and final plan, specifications and estimate. The project met all federal guidelines and requirements, City procedures and guidelines, and Transit Agency regulations.
Orangethorpe Avenue Widening, City of Buena Park, Buena Park, CA- Project Engineer for the widening of the south side of Orangethorpe Avenue from Stanton Avenue to Thomas Street. Topographic survey of 50-foot cross sections were completed and site investigation and research of the crown elevation and gutter lip elevations were provided.
Additional detail collected at each location where new ADA curb ramps, and cross gutters were constructed.
Docusign Envelope ID: 5267E533-FC63-492F-BA3F-B5FBCF632E23 21 CHRISTOPHER BECKER, QSD/QSP
Mr. Becker has 31 years of outstanding success in delivering complicated public and private construction, infrastructure, real estate and transportation projects from inception to completion. His background includes all phases of project coordination including feasibility, technical writing, conceptual planning, environmental clearance, final design, entitlement processing, obtaining agency approvals and construction management.
Over the last 10 years, he has specialized in comprehensive storm water compliance services for design and construction clients. As a State Certified QSD/QSP; Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control; Certified Erosion, Sediment and Stormwater Inspector, he has provided the following services:
Prepare bid estimates and develop proposals and
marketing materials.
Prepare Water Pollution Control Programs/SWPPPs
Water Quality Management Plans
Storm Water Data Reports
Provide Qualified SWPPP Practitioner inspection services Design Water Pollution Control Drawings
Establish cost effective Best Management Practices
Perform QSP services for approximately 20 projects per quarter including being the Water Pollution Control Manager of record for several Caltrans projects
Recent project experience includes:
WQMP for Williams Street Roadway and Storm Drain
Improvements in Tustin.
WQMP for Valencia Avenue Street Improvements in the City of Brea.
WQMP for Imperial Highway Greenbelt Improvements in the City of Brea.
WQMP for the Anaheim Convention Center Grand Plaza in the City of Anaheim.
WQMP and SWDR for SR-1/Old Newport Boulevard Intersection Improvements in the City of Newport Beach.
WQMP and SWDR for SR-1/Broadway Road Intersection
Improvements in the City of Laguna Beach.
Numerous SWPPP’s for various construction contractors in Southern California.
EDUCATION:
B.S. in Urban Planning California
State Polytechnic University,
Pomona
AFFILIATION:
Construction Management
Association of America
Project Management Institute
REGISTRATION:
Qualified SWPPP Developer and
Practitioner (QSD/QSP) #24331
Certified Professional in Erosion
and Sediment Control #7408
Certified Erosion, Sediment and
Stormwater Inspector #3080
OSHA 10 and 30 Safety Certified
Docusign Envelope ID: 5267E533-FC63-492F-BA3F-B5FBCF632E23 Gregory L. Rende, P.E.
Structures Design RESUME
Registration:
1995, Civil Engineer, CA, 54529
2001, Civil Engineer, AZ, 36034
Years of Experience: 30
Associate Bridge Engineer, Caltrans
1992-1996
Senior Associate, RBF Consulting
(now Michael Baker, Int’l)
1996-2006
Founder, President and Principal
Engineer of Rende Consulting Group,
Inc. since 2006
Education:
B.S., 1991, Civil Engineering,
University of California, Berkeley
1994 Graduate of the Caltrans
Bridge Design Academy,
Sacramento, CA
1995 Graduate of the Caltrans
Resident Engineer’s Academy,
Santa Ana, CA
Qualifications and Experience:
Mr. Rende has more than 30 years of experience in all phases of project development for major highway and public works
structures projects. As a consultant to both public and privatesector clients, Mr. Rende has provided project management, preliminary and final engineering design, plan-preparation, specification writing, agency permit processing, plan-checking, and construction engineering in a wide variety of projects.
In 2006, Mr. Rende founded Rende Consulting Group (RCG) and serves as RCG’s President and Principal Engineer.
The following is a list of some of the types of structures for which Mr. Rende has been directly involved in the preliminary and/or final structures design:
Highway & Railway Bridges (more than 100)
Cast-in-Place Prestressed Concrete Box Girder
Pre-Cast Concrete I-Girder / Box Girder / Slab
Widenings, Seismic Retrofits, Staged Replacements
>20 Structure Type Selection Approvals by Caltrans
>75 Bridges over Major Regional Drainage Facilities and Environmentally-Sensitive Habitat Areas
Non-Standard Retaining Walls
Cast-in-Place Concrete Cantilever Retaining Walls
Tieback Retaining Walls
Soldier Pile Retaining Walls
Sheet Pile Retaining Walls
Mechanically-Stabilized Embankment (MSE) Walls
Pedestrian Bridges
Cast-in-Place Prestressed Concrete Box Girder
Pre-Fabricated Steel Through-Truss
Rolled Wide-Flange Beam Deck-Girder
Flood Control / Water Quality Structures
Open-Channels / Transitions / Drop Structures
Single and Multi-Cell RCB Culverts
Detention Basin Intake Towers / Outlet Structures
Non-Standard Junction Structures
Stormwater Pump Stations
Wildlife Undercrossings / Tunnels
Mr. Rende was among the first in the consultant community to implement Caltrans’ Seismic Design Criteria (S.D.C.) and has obtained Caltrans Type Selection and PS&E approvals of
numerous major highway bridge projects on California’s Highway System. Mr. Rende also has extensive experience in bridge construction engineering and inspection gained while working at Caltrans Division of Structures from 1992 to 1996. Additional construction experience includes work for the County of Orange Department of Public Works (Construction Division) as an Engineering Assistant from 1987 to 1991 while attending college. 22 Docusign Envelope ID: 5267E533-FC63-492F-BA3F-B5FBCF632E23
ERIC W METZ, PLS
Mr. Metz has over 23 years of professional experience in land surveying and engineering work for government organizations, public agencies, and the private sector. His experience includes preparation of Records of Surveys, Tract Maps, topographic surveying, boundary surveys, aerial control, GPS control surveys, right-of-way mapping, ALTA surveying, and construction staking. Mr. Metz also has extensive knowledge in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit and Navisworks BIM software.
Project Experience:
Orangethorpe Ave Widening Phase 1 & 2, City of Buena Park, Buena Park, CA Project Surveyor responsible for topographic survey, right-of-way survey, property research, legal descriptions and plats for right of way acquisitions and temporary construction easements required by the city. In addition, provided construction staking support for the project.
Bus Stop Improvement Projects, City of Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita, CA Project Surveyor responsible for topographic survey, survey control plans, utility research, legal descriptions and plats for right-of-way acquisitions and temporary construction easements to meet city requirements.
Lakewood Stormwater and Runoff Capture Project, City of Lakewood, Lakewood, CA
Project Surveyor responsible for topographic survey and cross sections of the flood control channels. Legal descriptions and plats were prepared for proposed city storm drain easements across county land.
Waste Management (Southern California Sites)
Project Surveyor responsible for topographic survey, right-of-way survey, property research and construction staking support for eight sites across Southern California.
USPS Redevelopment, Pacific Industrial, Long Beach, CA Project Surveyor responsible for topographic survey, right-of-way survey, property research and ALTA survey of the United States Postal Service 10 acre sorting facility.
Limekiln Creek Restoration Project, City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering, Los Angeles, CA
Project Surveyor responsible for topographic survey, cross-sections of the flood channels and site utility research.
Houghton Park Community Center, City of Long Beach, Long Beach, CA Project Surveyor responsible for topographic survey, cross-sections and profile survey, preparation of horizontal control plans, and preparation of existing conditions base map.
Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation Monitoring Station, Gardena, CA Project Surveyor responsible for utility research and topographic survey of the Dominguez Channel from right-of-way to right-of-way for approximately 1,000 feet at the West 135th Street bridge.
Riverside Drive near Zoo Drive Bridge over Los Angeles River, Bridge No. 53C-1298, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Project Surveyor responsible for topographic survey to support the bridge widening and retrofit. Ongoing construction staking support.
EL Paseo Drive Pedestrian Overcrossing Replacement, City of Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita, CA, Project Surveyor responsible for topographic survey, survey control plans and construction staking support. Surveying and Mapping at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) NAVFAC SW, San Diego, CA Project Surveyor responsible for topographic cross section survey of all roadways within the MCRD base boundary as well as project aerial control.
Education:
Santiago Canyon College,
Survey/Mapping Sciences
Registrations/Certifications:
Professional Land Surveyor,
California No. 9198
Trimble Business Center,
Project Specialist
OPUS,
Projects Manager’s Training
Professional Affiliations:
California Land Surveyors
Association
Orange County Land Surveyors
Association
Society of American Military
Engineers
23 Docusign Envelope ID: 5267E533-FC63-492F-BA3F-B5FBCF632E23 Scott Q. Ma, PE, TE
Senior Engineer
RESUME
Years of Experience: 20
Education:
2002 BSCE, Civil Engineering,
University of California, Berkeley
Professional Registrations &
Certifications:
Registered Civil Engineer–California
No. 70812
Registered Traffic Engineer–California
No. 2519
Professional Affiliations:
Institute of Transportation Engineers
Member, Orange County Traffic
Engineering Council (OCTEC)
Mr. Scott Ma is a Senior Engineer with the traffic engineering consulting firm of Hartzog & Crabill, Inc (HCI). Mr. Ma is a registered Civil and Traffic Engineer with the State of California, and has over (20) years of engineering experience. Mr. Ma has a wide breadth of experience in the field of traffic engineering and transportation planning.
Traffic Engineering
Mr. Ma’s responsibilities are to provide project management and design expertise for various traffic-related projects. Mr. Ma’s experience includes the preparation of Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) for numerous projects throughout Southern California. These include traffic signal plans, traffic control plans, road improvement plans, and signing and striping plans.
Mr. Ma has experience in signal operations and the development, implementation and calibration of coordination timing plans. Mr. Ma has also conducted Engineering and Traffic Surveys (E&TS), traffic signal warrant studies, multiway stop warrant studies, and traffic index (TI) calculations.
Transportation Planning
Mr. Ma has prepared numerous traffic impact studies, queuing studies, and shared parking studies for development projects. Mr. Ma has also participated and provided his traffic knowledge in the development of General Plans/Mobility Plans, Bicycle Master Plans, and Safe Route to School Plans.
Municipal Engineering
Mr. Ma is currently serving the Cities of Lake Forest and Hermosa Beach as consulting Traffic Engineer. He previously served as consulting Traffic Engineer for the City of South Gate. In his role, he has assisted city staff in the development of long-term Capital Improvement Programs (CIPs) as well as the day-to-day activities such as traffic-related requests from residents. Mr. Ma has applied his traffic expertise to provide plan check services, process Encroachment Permits, implement permit parking programs and review private development plans.
24 Docusign Envelope ID: 5267E533-FC63-492F-BA3F-B5FBCF632E23
CURRICULUM VITAE
Joseph L. Welch, R.C.E., G.E.
1590 North Brian Street Phone: 714-637-3093
Orange, CA 92867-3406 [email protected]
PROFESSIONAL LICENCES
Registered Geotechnical Engineer (CA #2239)
Registered Civil Engineer (CA #040236)
EDUCATION
MASTERS OF SCIENCE, CIVIL ENGINEERING
George Washington University, Washington DC, 1977
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, CIVIL ENGINEERING
U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY, 1966
CAREER OVERVIEW
Mr. Welch is an expert in the field of geotechnical engineering. His 38-year career in civil and geotechnical engineering together with his advanced education has led him to senior responsibilities for large scale construction projects. His duties include acting as the City of Yorba Linda’s geotechnical expert responsible for review of geotechnical engineering reports submitted to the City. Mr. Welch is the acting Laboratory Manager for HGEI’s AMRL Accredited Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory.
He has overseen large civil engineering projects acting as the geotechnical engineer of record; responsible for project management and geotechnical engineering from the preliminary investigation through review of the civil engineering plan to earthwork design and construction; coordinating with clients, municipalities, review agencies, and contractors; responsible charge of field investigations and laboratory testing programs; in addition to preparation of analysis and technical reports.
His technical skills include Seismic Hazard Evaluation, Hydrology, Settlement Analysis, Pavement Design, Foundation Design, Slope-Stability Analysis, Liquefaction Analysis, and Grading Review. 25 Docusign Envelope ID: 5267E533-FC63-492F-BA3F-B5FBCF632E23 26 In conformance with the RFP, the following client references can attest to KCG’s performance on previous projects:
Rudy Emami, PE
City of Anaheim
Public WorksDirector
(714) 765-5065
Kevin Merrill, PE
City of Arcadia
City Engineer
(626) 574-5411
Mr. Ryan Chapman, PE
City of Brea
City Engineer
(714) 990-7763
Testimonials
“The KCG Team was instrumental in developing the
vision for Fiesta District Revitalization Program by
working closely with a wide variety of stakeholders to
build consensus. They worked effectively and
proactively with the contractor, City staff and
management, and the Public and other stakeholders
to deliver the initial project in the District, a much
needed streetscape enhancement of the Southern
Avenue Corridor.”
Mark Ahlstrom- Deputy City Engineer
City of Mesa, AZ
“The Kreuzer Consulting Group and their team did
an excellent job of completing the design on time
and under budget for the Arizona Avenue
Improvement Project. They exceeded our
expectations in overcoming numerous challenges
to provide excellent plans for the gateway into
downtown Chandler.”
Dan Haskins, Project Manager
City of Chandler, AZ
“The KCG Team has used a very proactive,
collaborative approach to develop an exciting
Downtown revitalization design which has been well
received by the City management and Council. Their
Teams creativity, balanced with an attention to
construction details, has been instrumental in building community-wide consensus for the project which will
serve to reestablish our downtown and revitalize our
community.”
Chino Consunji, PE
Director of Public Works
City Engineer
City of West Covina
“The quality of their plans and project deliverables
is always excellent. Most importantly, the City
appreciates the value Mr. Kreuzer and his team
provide us, which is a direct result of the proactive
and day to day hands on management approach
Mr. Kreuzer brings to all of our projects, large and
small. We would highly recommend KCG for your
engineering needs.”
Natalie Meeks, PE, Director of Public Works,
City of Anaheim and National APWA Top 10
Leader of the Year, 2015
4.0 REFERENCES & TESTIMONIALS
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Typists, Word Processors ...................................................... $50 Technician ............................................................................ $75 Design Engineer / CADD ..................................................... $125 Project Engineer ................................................................. $150 Principal / Project Manager ............................................... $220 Support & Miscellaneous Costs:
Copies – Black & White ................................................ $0.10/pg.
Copies – Color .............................................................. $0.50/pg.
Plotting – Black & White.............................................. $2.00/ft2 Plotting – Color ............................................................ $4.00/ft2 Two-Man Survey Party, including Truck and
Equipment .......................................................................... $215 Three-Man Survey Party, including Truck and
Equipment .......................................................................... $255 Hartzog & Crabill
Consulting Engineers
Expert Witness/Deposition.................................................$300 Litigation Consultation ...................................................... $270 Two-Person Survey Crew................................................... $270 Litigation Field Evaluation................................................. $245 Principal Consultant .......................................................... $190 Project Manager................................................................ $185 Registered Land Surveyor.................................................. $175 Senior Engineer ................................................................. $170 Storm Water Permit Compliance Engineer........................ $160 Associate Engineer ............................................................ $160 Construction Manager....................................................... $150 Traffic Signal System Supervisor........................................ $150 Assistant Engineer............................................................. $135 Draftsperson...................................................................... $115 Technician ......................................................................... $100 Word Processor ................................................................... $85 Clerical............................................................................... $70 Principal Engineer / Geologist......................................... $207 Senior Engineer / Geologist............................................. $161 Supervisor........................................................................$103 Geotechnical Aide............................................................. $97 Senior Technician (Soil, Concrete, Asphalt Concrete).........$102 Technician (Soil, Concrete, Asphalt Concrete) .................... $97 Special Inspector (Grading) ............................................. $121 Special Inspector (Building Construction)........................... $97 Draftsperson..................................................................... $79 Administrative Assistant................................................... $92
5.0 FEE SCHEDULE
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CITY OF GARDENA
CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH
NINYO & MOORE, INC
This Agreement is entered into this 10th day of September, 2024, by and between the City of Gardena, a municipal corporation (“City”) and Ninyo & Moore, Inc, a CA Corporation (“Consultant”). Based on the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the Parties hereto agree, as follows.
1. RECITALS. This Agreement is made and entered into with respect to the following facts:
A. Whereas, City is desirous of obtaining the as-needed professional on-call consultant services in the following category or categories:
• Geotechnical Engineering, Geology and Material Testing
B. Whereas, Consultant has represented that it is qualified by virtue of experience, training, education and expertise to accomplish these services; and
C. Whereas, City has determined that the public interest, convenience and necessity require the execution of this Agreement; and
D. Whereas, no official or employee of City has a financial interest, within the provisions of sections 1090-1092 of the California Government Code, in the subject matter of this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions contained herein, the parties hereby agree as follows:
2. TERM OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall commence upon execution and shall continue until September 9, 2027 (3-yr term), with an option to extend for one additional two-year at City’s discretion, unless earlier terminated as provided below.
A. Either party may terminate this Agreement, without cause, by giving thirty (30) days written notice to the other party.
B. City may terminate this Agreement for cause by giving thirty (30) days written notice to Consultant. Lack of funding shall be considered cause for terminating this Agreement.
C. Upon termination, Consultant shall: (1) promptly discontinue all services affected, unless the notice directs otherwise; and (2) promptly deliver to City all data, reports, estimates, summaries, and such other information and materials as may have been accumulated or prepared to date by Consultant in performing the services under this Agreement, whether completed or in Docusign Envelope ID: 76071536-CC04-49F3-9FE1-F175966B3EC8 Consultant Agreement with Ninyo & Moore, Inc Page 2
progress. Consultant shall be entitled to reasonable compensation for the services it performs up to the date of termination; however, if the Agreement is terminated by City for cause, other than lack of funding, or by Consultant without cause, City shall be entitled to deduct any costs it incurs payment to another consultant for Services, which duplicate Consultant’s Services to date. In the event of termination for other than cause attributable to Consultant, Consultant shall be deemed released for liability for any work assigned but not completed as of the effective date of termination.
3. SERVICES. Consultant agrees to provide the services as specified in the City’s Request for Qualification (“RFQ”), Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (“services”). Unless otherwise specified herein, Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, furnish all facilities, equipment and personnel which may be required for providing the Services pursuant to this Agreement.
4. ADDITIONAL SERVICES. If City determines that additional services are required to be provided by Consultant in addition to the Services set forth above, City shall authorize Consultant to perform such additional services in writing (“Additional Services”). Such Additional Services shall be specifically described and approved by City in writing prior to the performance thereof. Consultant shall be compensated for such Additional Services in accordance with the agreed upon charges therefore as set forth in the written authorization. No compensation shall be paid to Consultant for Additional Services which are not specifically approved by City in writing.
5. CONSULTANT’S PROPOSAL. This Agreement shall include Consultant’s Response to City’s RFQ, also known as the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ), which is incorporated herein as Exhibit B. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms of the proposal and this Agreement, it shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order: (a) The Agreement (b) Exhibit A (c) Exhibit B.
6. PERSONNEL. City has relied upon the professional training and ability of Consultant to perform the services hereunder as a material inducement to enter into this Agreement. Consultant shall provide properly skilled professional and technical personnel to perform all services under this Agreement. In the event that City, in its sole discretion, at any time during the term of this Agreement, desires the removal of any person or persons assigned by Consultant to perform Services pursuant to this Agreement, Consultant shall remove any such person immediately upon receiving notice from City. During the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall provide the services specified in the proposal. Such individual(s) shall not be replaced without the prior written consent of City.
7. PERFORMANCE BY CONSULTANT. Consultant shall maintain or exceed the level of competency presently maintained by other similar practitioners in the State of California, for professional and technical soundness, accuracy and adequacy of all work, advice and material furnished under this Agreement.
8. TIMING OF PERFORMANCE. Time is of the essence with respect to Consultant’s performance of the Services required by this Agreement. Consultant shall diligently Docusign Envelope ID: 76071536-CC04-49F3-9FE1-F175966B3EC8 Consultant Agreement with Ninyo & Moore, Inc Page 3
and timely pursue and complete the performance of the Services required of it by this Agreement. City, in its sole discretion, may extend the time for performance of any Service.
9. MONITORING OF CONSULTANT. Consultant’s performance of this Agreement shall be continuously monitored by the Public Works Director/City Engineer.
Consultant shall be notified in writing of any deficiency in the performance of this Agreement in a timely manner by the Public Works Director/City Engineer.
Consultant shall have five (5) business days from receipt of the notification to cure any deficiency to the reasonable satisfaction of the Public Works Director/City Engineer. All costs for such corrections shall be borne by Consultant and shall not increase Consultant’s fees due hereunder. Should the Public Works Director/City Engineer determine that Consultant has not performed its obligation as stated in this Agreement in a satisfactory manner, City may terminate this Agreement for cause as specified in Section 2 above.
10.COMPENSATION. Consultant shall be compensated as follows:
A. Amount. City shall compensate Consultant for services rendered pursuant to this Agreement at the rate specified in the attached fee schedule set forth in Exhibit B. Consultant’s total compensation shall be based on each proposal the consultant submits and the City accepts for the services requested on a particular project.
B. Invoices and Payment. Payment by City to Consultant shall be made upon receipt and approval of invoices for Services rendered. For payment to be made, Consultant’s invoice must include an itemization as to the services rendered, date(s) of service, direct and/or subcontract costs and be submitted on an official letterhead or invoice with Consultant’s name, address, and telephone number referenced. City shall review the invoices to determine whether services performed, and documents submitted are consistent with this Agreement. Payment shall be made within forty-five (45) days following receipt of the invoice or City shall provide Consultant with a written statement objecting to the charges and stating the reasons therefor.
Payment by City under this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of defects, even if such defects were known to City at the time of payment.
C. Expenses. Consultant shall not be entitled to any additional compensation for expenses.
11.INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS.
A. Commencement of Work. Consultant shall not commence work under this Agreement until it has obtained City approved insurance. Before beginning work hereunder, during the entire period of this Agreement, for any extensions hereto, and for periods after the end of this Agreement as may be indicated below, Consultant must have and maintain in place all of the insurance coverages required in this Section. Consultant’s insurance shall Docusign Envelope ID: 76071536-CC04-49F3-9FE1-F175966B3EC8 Consultant Agreement with Ninyo & Moore, Inc Page 4
comply with all items specified by this Agreement. Any subcontractors shall be subject to all the requirements of this Section and Consultant shall be responsible to obtain evidence of insurance from each subcontractor and provide it to City before the subcontractor commences work. Alternatively, Consultant’s insurance may cover all subcontractors.
B. Insurance Company Requirements. All insurance policies used to satisfy the requirements imposed hereunder shall be issued by insurers admitted to do business in the State of California. Insurers shall have a current Best’s rating of not less than A-:VII, unless otherwise approved by City.
C. Coverages, Limits and Policy Requirements. Consultant shall maintain the types of coverages and limits indicated below:
1. Commercial General Liability Insurance – a policy for occurrence coverage for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage, with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Form CG 00 01, with no special limitations affecting City. The limit for all coverage under this policy shall be no less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence.
2. Commercial Auto Liability Insurance – a policy including all coverages provided by and to the extent afforded by Insurance Services Office form CA 0001, including Symbol 1 (any auto) with no special limitations affecting City. The limit for bodily injury and property damage liability shall be no less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per accident.
3. Worker’s Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance – a policy which meets all statutory benefit requirements of the Labor Code, or other applicable law, of the State of California. The minimum coverage limits for said insurance shall be no less than one million dollars per claim. The policy shall be issued by an insurance company which is admitted to do business in the State of California and shall contain a clause that the policy may not be canceled without thirty (30) days prior written notice, return receipt requested, is mailed to City.
4. Professional Errors & Omissions (“E&O”) – a policy with minimum limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00), combined single limits, per occurrence and aggregate. Architects’ and engineers’ coverage shall be endorsed to include contractual liability.
If the policy is written as a “claims made” policy, the retro date shall be prior to the start of the contract work. Consultant shall obtain and maintain, said E&O liability insurance during the life of this Agreement and for three years after completion of the work hereunder. This policy shall be issued by an insurance company which is admitted to do business in the State of California.
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5. Policy Requirements. The policies set forth above shall comply with the following, as evidenced by the policies or endorsements to the policies:
a. Additional insureds: “The City Gardena and its elected and appointed boards, officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers are additional insureds with respect to: liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Consultant pursuant to its contract with the City; products and completed operations of the Consultant; premises owned, occupied or used by the Consultant; automobiles owned, leased, hired, or borrowed by the Consultant.”
b. Notice: “Said policy shall not terminate, be suspended, or voided, nor shall it be cancelled, nor the coverage or limits reduced, until thirty (30) days after written notice is given to City.” c. Other insurance: “The Consultant’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City of Gardena, its officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers. Any other insurance maintained by the City of Gardena shall be excess and not contributing with the insurance provided by this policy.” d. Any failure to comply with the reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to the City of Gardena, its officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers. e. The Consultant’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer’s liability.
D. Additional Requirements. The procuring of such required policies of insurance shall not be construed to limit Consultant’s liability hereunder nor to fulfill the indemnification provisions and requirements of this Agreement.
There shall be no recourse against City for payment of premiums or other amounts with respect thereto. City shall notify Consultant in writing of changes in the insurance requirements. If Consultant does not deposit copies of acceptable insurance policies or endorsements with City incorporating such changes within sixty (60) days of receipt of such notice, Consultant shall be deemed in default hereunder.
E. Deductibles. Any deductible or self-insured retentions over $25,000 per occurrence must be declared to and approved by City. Any deductible exceeding an amount acceptable to City shall be subject to the following changes: either the insurer shall eliminate or reduce such deductibles or selfinsured retentions with respect to City, its officers, employees, agents and volunteers (with additional premium, if any, to be paid by Consultant); or Consultant shall provide satisfactory financial guarantee for payment of Docusign Envelope ID: 76071536-CC04-49F3-9FE1-F175966B3EC8 Consultant Agreement with Ninyo & Moore, Inc Page 6
losses and related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses.
F. Verification of Compliance. Consultant shall furnish City with original policies or certificates and endorsements effecting coverage required by this Agreement. The endorsements are to be signed by a person authorized by the insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. All endorsements are to be received and approved by City before work commences. Not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration date of any policy of insurance required by this Agreement, Consultant shall deliver to City a binder or certificate of insurance with respect to each renewal policy, bearing a notation evidencing payment of the premium therefor, or accompanied by other proof of payment satisfactory to City. Consultant shall provide full copies of any requested policies to City within three (3) days of any such request by City.
G. Termination for Lack of Required Coverage. If Consultant, for any reason, fails to have in place, at all times during the term of this Agreement, including any extension hereto, all required insurance and coverage, City may immediately obtain such coverage at Consultant’s expense and/or terminate this Agreement.
H. Non-Limiting. Nothing in this Section shall be construed as limiting in any way, the indemnification provision contained in this Agreement, or the extent to which Consultant may be held responsible for payments of damages to persons or property.
12.INDEMNIFICATION. Consultant agrees to defend, indemnify, hold free and harmless the City, its elected officials, officers, agents, employees and volunteers, at Consultant’s sole expense, from and against any and all claims, actions, suits or other legal proceedings brought against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents, employees and volunteers arising out of the performance of the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, of the work undertaken pursuant to this Agreement. The defense obligation provided for hereunder shall apply without any advance showing of negligence or wrongdoing by the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subconsultants, but shall be required whenever any claim, action, complaint, or suit asserts as its basis the negligence, errors, omissions or misconduct of the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subconsultants, and/or whenever any claim, action, complaint or suit asserts liability against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents, employees and volunteers based upon the work performed by the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subconsultants under this Agreement, whether or not the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subconsultants are specifically named or otherwise asserted to be liable.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Consultant shall not be liable for the defense or indemnification of the City for claims, actions, complaints or suits arising out of the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent Consultant’s services are subject to Civil Code Section 2782.8, the above indemnity and defense shall be limited to the extend required by Civil Code Section 2782.8, to claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, Docusign Envelope ID: 76071536-CC04-49F3-9FE1-F175966B3EC8 Consultant Agreement with Ninyo & Moore, Inc Page 7
recklessness, or misconduct of Consultant. This provision shall supersede and replace all other indemnity provisions contained either in the City’s specifications or Consultant’s Proposal, which shall be of no force and effect.
13.COOPERATION. In the event any claim or action is brought against City relating to Consultant’s performance or services rendered under this Agreement, Consultant shall render any reasonable assistance and cooperation which City might require.
14.INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. Consultant is and shall be acting at all times as an independent contractor and not as an employee of City. Consultant shall have no power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of City or otherwise act on behalf of City as an agent. Neither City nor any of its agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of Consultant’s employees, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall not, at any time, or in any manner, represent that it or any of its agents or employees are in any manner agents or employees of City.
Consultant shall secure, at its sole expense, and be responsible for any and all payment of Income Tax, Social Security, State Disability Insurance Compensation, Unemployment Compensation, and other payroll deductions for Consultant and its officers, agents, and employees, and all business licenses, if any are required, in connection with the services to be performed hereunder. Consultant shall indemnify and hold City harmless from any and all taxes, assessments, penalties, and interest asserted against City by reason of the independent contractor relationship created by this Agreement. Consultant further agrees to indemnify and hold City harmless from any failure of Consultant to comply with the applicable worker’s compensation laws. City shall have the right to offset against the amount of any fees due to Consultant under this Agreement any amount due to City from Consultant as a result of Consultant’s failure to promptly pay to City any reimbursement or indemnification arising under this paragraph.
15.PERS ELIGIBILITY INDEMNIFICATION. In the event that Consultant or any employee, agent, or subcontractor of Consultant providing services under this Agreement claims or is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of the City, Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for the payment of any employee and/or employer contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or subcontractors, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions, which would otherwise be the responsibility of City.
Notwithstanding any other agency, state or federal policy, rule, regulation, law or ordinance to the contrary, Consultant and any of its employees, agents, and subcontractors providing service under this Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby agree to waive any claims to, any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by City, including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in PERS as an employee of City and entitlement to any contribution to be paid by City for employer contribution and/or employee contributions for PERS benefits.
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16.NON-LIABILITY OF CITY. No official, employee, agent or volunteer of City shall be personally liable for any default or liability under this Agreement.
17.OWNERSHIP OF WORK PRODUCT. All documents or other information created, developed, or received by Consultant shall, for purposes of copyright law, be deemed works made for hire for City by Consultant as City employee(s) for hire and shall be the sole property of City. Consultant shall provide City with copies of these items upon demand, and in any event, upon termination or expiration of this Agreement.
18.CONFIDENTIALITY CLAUSE. Consultant acknowledges that some of the material and information that may come into its possession or knowledge in connection with this Agreement or its performance may consist of information that is exempt from disclosure to the public or other unauthorized persons under either state or federal (“Confidential Information”). Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to, names, addresses, Social Security numbers, e-mail addresses, telephone numbers, financial profiles, credit card information, driver's license numbers, medical data, law enforcement records, agency source code or object code, agency security data, or information identifiable to an individual that relates to any of these types of information. Consultant agrees to hold Confidential Information in strictest confidence and not to make use of Confidential Information for any purpose other than the performance of this Agreement, to release it only to authorized employees or Sub-consultants requiring such information for the purposes of carrying out this Agreement, and not to release, divulge, publish, transfer, sell, disclose, or otherwise make the information known to any other party without City's express written consent or as provided by law. Consultant agrees to release such information or material only to employees or Sub-consultants who have signed a nondisclosure agreement, the terms of which have been previously approved by City. Consultant agrees to implement physical, electronic, and managerial safeguards to prevent unauthorized access to Confidential Information.
"Personal information" including, but not limited to, "Protected Health Information" (PHI) under Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA), individuals' names, addresses, phone numbers, birth dates, and social security numbers collected, used, or acquired in connection with this Agreement shall be protected against unauthorized use, disclosure, modification or loss.
HIPAA establishes national minimum standards for the use and disclosure of certain health information. The Consultant must comply with all HIPAA requirements and rules when determined applicable by the City. If City determines that (1) City is a "covered entity" under HIPAA, and that (2) Consultant will perform "business associate" services and activities covered under HIPAA, then at City's request, Consultant agrees to execute City's Agreement in compliance with HIPAA.
Consultant shall ensure its directors, officers, employees, Sub-consultants or agents use personal information solely for the purposes of accomplishing the services set forth herein. Consultant and its Sub-consultants agree not to release, divulge, Docusign Envelope ID: 76071536-CC04-49F3-9FE1-F175966B3EC8 Consultant Agreement with Ninyo & Moore, Inc Page 9
publish, transfer, sell or otherwise make known to unauthorized persons personal information without the express written consent of the City or as otherwise required by law.
Any breach of this provision may result in termination of the Agreement and demand for return of all personal information. Moreover, Consultant will indemnify and hold the City harmless from and against all losses and damages resulting from any unauthorized or improper disclosure, dissemination or use of the information as a result, in whole or in part, of Consultant’s action or inaction.
19.NONUSE OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF THIRD PARTIES. Contractor shall not use, disclose or copy any intellectual property of any third parties in connection with work carried out under this Agreement, except for intellectual property for which Contractor has a license. Contractor shall indemnify and hold City harmless against all claims raised against City based upon allegations that Contractor has wrongfully used intellectual property of others in performing work for City, or that City has wrongfully used intellectual property developed by Contractor pursuant to this Agreement.
20.WAIVER OR BREACH. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be deemed, or shall constitute, a waiver of any other provision, whether or not similar, nor shall any such waiver constitute a continuing or subsequent waiver of the same provision. No waiver shall be binding, unless executed in writing by the party making the waiver.
21.COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. Consultant warrants that it shall perform the services required by this Agreement in compliance with all applicable Federal and California employment laws, including, but not limited to, those laws related to minimum hours and wages; occupational health and safety; fair employment and employment practices; workers’ compensation insurance and safety in employment; and all other Federal, State and local laws and ordinances applicable to the services required under this Agreement. Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless City from and against all claims, demands, payments, suits, actions, proceedings, and judgments of every nature and description including attorneys’ fees and costs, presented, brought, or recovered against City for, or on account of any liability under any of the above-mentioned laws, which may be incurred by reason of Consultant’s performance under this Agreement.
22.CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND REPORTING. Consultant shall at all times avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest in the performance of this Agreement. If required, Consultant shall comply with the City’s Conflict of Interest reporting requirements. Consultant understands that pursuant to Gardena Municipal Code sections 2.24.020H and 2.24.025G, it is forbidden to make any contribution to a candidate or committee of a candidate for a municipal office of the City, or to an officeholder, until the completion of services to be performed under this Agreement.
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based upon race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, age, handicap, national origin, or ancestry, in activity pursuant to this Agreement.
24.FORCE MAJEURE. Consultant shall not be in default for failing to perform in accordance with the terms of this Agreement if such failure arises out of causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of Consultant.
25. ASSIGNMENT. Consultant shall not assign or subcontract any of its obligations pursuant to this Agreement, nor any part thereof, except for any monies due the Consultant, without the prior written consent of City. Such consent by City shall not be unreasonably withheld. Consultant shall be fully responsible to City for all work performed by assignees or subcontractors.
26. NOTICES. Whenever it shall be necessary for either party to serve notice on the other respecting this Agreement, such notice shall be in writing and shall be given by personal service upon the party to be notified, or by deposit of the same in the custody of the United States Postal Service, postage prepaid, addressed to the party to be notified as follows:
To City: City of Gardena
1700 West 162nd Street
Gardena, California 90247
Attn: Allan Rigg
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
To Consultant: Ninyo & Moore, Inc
355 South Grand Ave, Suite 2450
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Attn: Garreth Saiki
Principal Engineer
Notices shall be deemed to have been served upon the date of personal service or three (3) working days after the same has been deposited in the United States Postal Service.
27.LICENSED STATUS. Consultant shall, at all times during the term of this Agreement, have in full force and effect, all licenses required of it by law, including, but not limited to, a City Business License.
28.FAMILIARITY WITH WORK. By executing this Agreement, Consultant warrants that: (1) it has investigated the work to be performed; (2) it has investigated the site of the work and is aware of all conditions there; and (3) it understands the difficulties and restrictions of the work under this Agreement. Should Consultant discover any conditions materially differing from those inherent in the work or as represented by City, it shall immediately inform City and shall not proceed, except at Consultant’s own risk, until written instructions are received from City.
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that this Agreement and all reports, documents, information and data, including, but not limited to, computer tapes, discs or files furnished or prepared by Consultant, or any of its subcontractors, pursuant to this Agreement and provided to City may be subject to public disclosure as required by the California Public Records Act (California Government Code section 7920.000 et seq.). Exceptions to public disclosure may be those documents or information that qualify as trade secrets, as that term is defined in the California Government Code section 7924.510, and of which Consultant informs City of such trade secret. The City will endeavor to maintain as confidential all information obtained by it that is designated as a trade secret. The City shall not, in any way, be liable or responsible for the disclosure of any trade secret including, without limitation, those records so marked if disclosure is deemed to be required by law or by order of the Court.
30.MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS. Consultant shall maintain for a minimum of three (3) years from the completion date of the Services under this Agreement, the following records:
A. All accounts and records, including personnel, property and financial, adequate to identify and account for all costs pertaining to this Agreement and assume proper accounting for all funds;
B. Records which establish that Consultant and all subcontractors who render Services under this Agreement are in full compliance with the requirements of this Agreement and all federal, state and local laws and regulations; C. Any additional records deemed necessary by City to assume verification of full compliance with this Agreement.
D. The aforementioned records shall be made available to City or any authorized representative thereof upon request for audit.
31.BINDING EFFECT. This Agreement shall be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the parties hereto.
32.GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be interpreted and construed according to the laws of the State of California. Any action commenced about this Agreement shall be filed in the appropriate branch of the Los Angeles County Municipal or Superior Court.
33.SECTION HEADINGS. The Section headings used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall have no binding effect.
34.AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement.
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attorney’s fees and court costs from the opposing party.
36.PREPARATION OF AGREEMENT. Each party acknowledges that it has had an adequate opportunity to review each and every provision in this Agreement and to submit the same to counsel and other consultants for review and comment and that the parties jointly drafted this Agreement. No provision of this Agreement or any Assignment shall be construed more strictly against one party than the other party by reason that one or the other party proposed, drafted or modified such provision or any other existing or proposed provision.
37.SEVERABILITY. If any term or portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
38.ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains the entire understanding between City and Consultant. Any prior agreement, promises, negotiations or representations not expressly set forth herein are of no force or effect. Subsequent modifications to this Agreement shall be effective only if in writing and signed by both parties. This Agreement may be signed by the parties hereto in separate counterparts, including both counterparts that are executed on paper and counterparts that are in the form of electronic signatures. Electronic signatures include facsimile or email electronic signatures. Each executed counterpart shall be deemed an original. All counterparts, taken together, constitute the executed Agreement. If any term, condition or covenant of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall be valid and binding.
39.ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE. The parties hereby acknowledge and agree that electronic records and electronic signatures, as well as facsimile signatures, used in connection with the execution of this Agreement and electronic signatures, facsimile signatures or signatures transmitted by electronic mail in so-called pdf format shall be legal and binding and shall have the same full force and effect as if a paper original of this Agreement had been delivered and had been signed using a handwritten signature. City and Consultant (i) agree that an electronic signature, whether digital or encrypted, of a party to this Agreement is intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as a manual signature, (ii) intend to be bound by the signatures (whether original, faxed or electronic) on any document sent or delivered by facsimile or, electronic mail, or other electronic means, (iii) are aware that the other party will reply on such signatures, and (iv) hereby waive any defenses to the enforcement of the terms of this Agreement based on the foregoing forms of signature. If this Agreement has been executed by electronic signature, all parties executing this document are expressly consenting under the United States Federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act of 2000 ("E-SIGN") and California Uniform Electronic Transactions Act ("UETA")(Cal. Civ. Code § 1633.1, et seq.), that a signature by fax, email or other electronic means shall constitute an Electronic Signature to an Electronic Record under both E-SIGN and UETA with respect to this specific transaction.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City and Consultant have executed this Agreement as of the date first hereinabove set forth.
CITY OF GARDENA CONSULTANT – Ninyo & Moore, Inc
________________________________ _________________________________ Tasha Cerda, Mayor Name
ATTEST:
Sign:_____________________________
Title:
________________________________
Mina Semenza, City Clerk _________________________________ Name
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sign:_____________________________
Title:
Carmen Vasquez, City Attorney
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Avram Ninyo
Elaine Autus
Assistant Secretary
Exhibit A
Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
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CITY OF GARDENA
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
FOR
GENERAL CIVIL ENGINEERING DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT & INSPCTION, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING,
ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE,
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING/GEOLOGY AND MATERIAL
TESTING, AND STAFF AUGMENTATION
ON‐CALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES:
MAY 2024
Memoranda:
Qualifications Due: Thursday, June 13, 2024, 2:00 p.m. PST.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS…………………….…………………….. 1 SECTION II SCOPE OF SERVICES/SCOPE OF WORK………………………………….………………… 3 SECTION III SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS…………………………………………………….……………. 7 SECTION IV FEE SCHEDULE………………………………………………………………………..…..…………. 8 SECTION V SELECTION/EVALUATION CRITERIA…………………………………………….………….. 8 SECTION VI GENERAL CONDITIONS……………………………………………………………..……….….. 9 SECTION VII AGREEMENT AND INSURANCE……………………………………………………......….... 9 SECTION VIII APPENDIX “A” Gardena Standard Professional Services Agreement…………….……………… 10 Docusign Envelope ID: 76071536-CC04-49F3-9FE1-F175966B3EC8 1 | Page
SECTION I
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
On-Call Professional Engineering, Architecture, and/or Landscape Architecture Services NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Gardena is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from professional engineering, architecture, and/or landscape architecture consulting firms to provide on-call services related to our Public Works Capital Improvement Program and General Engineering. The work will be assigned on an as-needed basis for various projects in the City.
The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) provides information on the City of Gardena, the required scope of services, the consultant selection process, and the minimum information that must be included in the RFQ response. Proposals will be evaluated based on the overall best value to the City, considering factors such as quality, service, price, and any other criteria outlined herein, including but not limited to, the proposer's ability to meet the requirements, qualifications, and competencies set forth in the RFQ.
The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) can be obtained at http://www.cityofgardena.org/rfps/ Questions regarding this RFQ shall be directed to Kevin Kwak at (310) 217-9643 or [email protected].
BACKGROUND
The City of Gardena is located in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County, California, and was incorporated on September 11, 1930, as a general law city. It operates under the Council-Manager form of government. The population is approximately 62,000, occupying approximately six (6) square miles. It is primarily built-out, with a few remaining undeveloped parcels and a 9.4-acre wetland preserve, Gardena Willows Wetland Preserve. Gardena is bordered by the cities of Torrance, Hawthorne, Carson, Los Angeles (L.A.), and the County of Los Angeles, including their unincorporated areas.
The Gardena roadways are divided into three (3) major street classifications: Arterial (26.8 Centerline miles), Collector (28.7 centerline miles), and Local (57.5 centerline miles). Combined, the entire network consists of 113 centerline miles of streets with a weighted average PCI of 81.
The existing city-owned wastewater collection system comprises approximately 89 miles of gravity collection system pipes ranging from 6 to 12 inches, approximately 2,080 manholes, and one lift station and its associated force main. The collection system pipes within the City discharge to the LACSD interceptor at over 100 locations.
The existing stormwater collection system consists of approximately 29 miles of gravity pipe system (City SD = 12 miles & LA County SD = 17 miles) and 795 total catch basins (City CB = 216 & LA County CB = 579).
The collection system pipes within the City primarily discharge to the Dominguez Channel.
Lastly, note that Gardena’s water system is operated and maintained by Golden State Water.
The City has six (6) parks with community buildings, two gymnasiums, and a parkette. Additionally, the Gardena Wetland Preserve is situated next to Johnson Park. The City is currently constructing a new pool and senior center community center. Furthermore, the newly acquired Chase Bank Building on Rosecrans Docusign Envelope ID: 76071536-CC04-49F3-9FE1-F175966B3EC8 2 | Page
Boulevard is slated to become a new Community Center, and Mas Fukai Park is in the construction document phase for improvements.
SUBMITTAL DEADLINE
Complete proposal/Statement of Qualification must be submitted no later than Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. PST. Three (3) hard copies and one complete PDF copy (on CD or memory stick) shall be address to:
City of Gardena
Public Works Department
1717 West 162nd Street
Gardena, CA 90247-3778
Attn: Kevin Kwak, Assistant Public Works Director
The City currently anticipates conducting the selection process according to the following schedule, which is subject to revision. The City reserves the right to modify the schedule as needed.
May 9, 2024 RFQ Released
June 3, 2024 RFI Deadline
June 13, 2024 Proposal/SOQ Deadline
July 9, 2024 Staff Short List Selection
July 23, 2024 City Council Review/Approval
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SECTION II
SCOPE OF SERVICES/SCOPE OF WORK
The City of Gardena would like the selected firms to provide professional on-call engineering, architecture, and/or landscape architecture services (including Construction Documents, PS&E, technical memoranda, research studies, plan checks, testing, etc.) for City projects to support the Public Works Department. The City intends to select between three and five (3-5) consultants for each respective service category, with the exception of only one or two consultants for Geotechnical Engineering/Geology/Material testing.
However, the actual number of consultants selected may be subject to change based on the number of responses and qualifications.
The award agreements are to provide on-call services for a period of three (3) years. The agreements may be renewed at the City’s discretion for up to two (2) additional years, subject to satisfactory performance during the initial three-year term. The initial three-year term is anticipated to commence in September 2024 and end in September 2027. The City encourages firms to submit qualifications for any or all parts of the key services listed below to be eligible for placement on the qualified on-call/as-needed list for each service category separately.
At the City’s discretion, selected firms will be assigned projects based on their qualifications in relation to the project(s) scope of work, or requested to submit a proposal, on an as-needed basis for various projects in the city. The City does not guarantee that successful firms will be provided with any projects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Only those consultants with verifiable experience related to the services requested in this solicitation will be considered during the evaluation process. Consultant staff assigned to execute the scope of services must have relevant experience in providing the necessary services as described in the scope. All personnel assigned to the work must possess appropriate certification or registration as required by state and local agencies.
SCOPE OF WORK
Selected firms will report to and operate under the direction of the City of Gardena Public Works staff to provide professional engineering, architecture, and/or landscape architecture services to the City. In general, the selected consultants will be expected to provide services and staffing for the following categories:
• General Civil Engineering Design
• Construction Management and Inspection
• Traffic Engineering
• Architecture and Landscape Architecture
• Geotechnical Engineering, Geology and Material Testing • Staff Augmentation
Consultants may submit qualifications for one or more of the service categories requested; however, separate proposals and letter of transmittals must be submitted for each category.
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GENERAL CIVIL ENGINEERING DESIGN
Provide complete design services for Capital Improvement Program projects. Example services include, but not limited to:
• Plan preparation for street improvements, repair, rehabilitation, or other related street improvements.
• Plan preparation for storm drain and sewer improvements, upgrades, modifications, extensions, repair, or rehabilitation.
• Preparation of hydrology and hydraulic analysis and reports. • Preparation of WQMP’s, SWPPP’s or related NDPES documents/reports. • Geotechnic engineering and material testing as needed. • Preparation of project technical provisions.
• Preparation of detailed cost estimates.
• Perform mapping and prepare legal descriptions for right of way acquisitions, easements, etc. • Provide design and construction surveys.
• Provide construction assistance.
• Coordination with, and approvals from other permitting agencies and utility companies.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION
Provide complete construction management and inspection services for CIP, including park renovations, and facility construction/ modifications/ modernizations. Including, but not limited to:
• Coordinate and lead project construction meetings.
• Lead all meetings during the construction from pre-construction to final closeout. • Provide and maintain project files/documents per City template. • Provide and supervise construction observations/inspections for CIP projects such as streets, sewer, storm drain, parks and facilities.
• Provide construction inspection services in grading, street improvements, drainage, SWPPP/erosion control, paving, sewer, water, and franchise utilities. • Provide public contract administration (i.e. CCO, Daily logs/report, Weekley Statements, Notices, labor compliance/enforcement).
• Provide utility company coordination.
• Provide labor compliance/enforcement as needed.
• Assure contractor to maintain a set of as-built plans. • Schedule the final walk-through inspections and prepare a “punch-list”. • Collect and review the Certified Payrolls as needed.
• Assume contractor to obtain all necessary permits.
• Provide constructability review, quantity take-off and cost estimates as needed.
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
Provide traffic design engineering and/or study/analysis services for signal and signing, striping, grant writing, and all related services, including but not limited to:
• Improvements associated with traffic signal design.
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• Preparation of signing, striping, signal modifications, detour, and traffic control design • Preparation of special traffic studies
• Conducting signal synchronization studies (before and after synchronization travel time), utilizing HCM method for LOS, as well as Los Angeles County standards.
ARCHITECTURE AND/OR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Provide architecture and/or landscape architecture professionally services for public facilities. Including, but not limited to:
• Provide conceptual design, master plan, feasibilities study and envelope evaluations. • Renovation and/or expansion of existing public facilities. • Preparation of landscape/planting plans and irrigation. • Parking lot and hardscapes improvements.
• Playground layout and play structure design/upgrade.
• Preparation of project special provisions and technical specifications • Provide cost estimates.
• Provide constructability review and construction support.
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING, GEOLOGY AND MATERIAL TESTING
Provide complete design, construction, or assistance services for City improvement projects and/or investigations. Services include, but are not limited to:
• Complete soils investigation and preparation of Geotechnical Engineering reports and studies, such as pavement design, grading requirements, retaining wall parameters, slope stability analysis, sinkhole/voids investigation and analysis, etc. • Laboratory work related to all aspects of Geotechnical Engineering. • Provide construction inspection for items such as asphalt concrete, aggregate base, and concrete placement during construction, grading excavation, and backfill. • Provide testing services such as field compaction and laboratory testing of soils, aggregates, asphalt, and concrete.
STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES (Firms may submit only for positions or service they provide.) Provide qualified and available personnel to provide professional staff augmentation services and/or backfill various positions and classifications within the Engineering Division on short notice. Positions include but are not limited to: Engineer(s), Permit Technician(s), and Inspector(s) and perform duties as an “Acting” City representative. Positions may require personnel reporting to City offices.
Immediately the City plans to augment one (1) Associate, Civil, or Senior Civil Engineer based on the qualification and best fit for the City. Other categories of augmentation services are not currently needed, however will be requested as needed.
Sample duties include, but not limited to:
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o Able to work minimum 20 hours per week or more. The City is open to accepting fulltime services as well. o Perform mathematical computations and estimates.
o Simultaneously handle several tasks and continue to reestablish priorities. o Communicate clearly and concisely with others, orally and in writing. o Ability to establish and maintain effective team relationships with all internal and external customers.
o Able to operate Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
o Able to perform in indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to the elements. o May be required to pass a security/background check and a drug test prior before providing any services to the City.
o Must maintain a valid California Drive License.
o You may be required to work more than 40 hours a week and/or work irregular hours, particularly during emergency situations.
o Typical working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 9/80 schedule from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
o Civil and Senior Engineer positions require a California Professional Civil Engineering license.
o May be required to arrange for the City to interview a candidate, at the Consultant’s expense, for a period of up to one (1) hour.
Typical Responsibilities – The staff will be under general direction of Engineering Division Manager, performing and overseeing various CIP projects from preliminary design to final construction. Examples of duties and responsibilities are as follow:
o Prepares RFP/RFQ for design and Construction Management and Inspection (CMI) services.
o Prepares and/or oversees design Plans, Specifications, & Estimates (PS&E). o Prepares and leads project bid processing, writes council agenda report, and executes contract.
o Oversees CMI services.
o Prepares Caltrans required submittals and coordinates review process (i.e. PES, E76 o and Contract award packages).
o Performs minor drafting, computing, and checking field operations as related to the layout and construction of pavement, curbs, gutters, sidewalk, traffic, utilities and other CIP.
o Performs LA Metro required project reporting, reimbursement process, etc. o Interprets and applies GREENBOOK, Caltrans Standards, City Standards, and other laws and regulations relating to CIP projects.
• Provide Permit Technicians to assist public at Engineering public counter (Not required to identify personnel at this time).
• Provide Construction Inspection services (Not required to identify personnel at this time), such as:
o CIP projects such as street rehabilitation; sewer or storm drain improvements, facility modifications and improvements; park rehabilitation and improvements. o Private development including paving, utilities, sewer, storm drains, paving, etc. o Repairs and improvements by private utility companies.
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SECTION III
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
The Proposal package shall be organized and presented in a neat and logical format relevant to the services requested. Submittals shall be clear, accurate, concise, and comprehensive. There is no page limitation, however, excessive, or irrelevant material will not be favorably received.
The Proposal should be in the order below and include the following:
• Cover
• Cover Letter
o Clearly indicate the on-call service category.
o Express why Consultant is interested in the RFQ.
o Include contact information for the person responsible for the Proposal and who will be the point of contract for the City.
o Include any unique attributes or distinguishing characteristics which would be of value to the City.
o State if any addendums have been received and include in the Proposal. o Statement regarding acceptance of Agreement and insurance requirements. o Letter shall be signed by an officer of the firm who is authorized to bind the firm to the contract. Include a statement to this effect.
• Firm Qualifications and Experience
o Describe firm’s background and experience.
o Describe your firm’s strengths.
o State how your firm produces deliverables free of errors and how you will address erros if they occur.
o Include experience and technical competence of subconsultants. o Familiarity of regional grants/competitive funds (SBCCOG & LA Metro) • Key Personnel and Experience
o Experience and history performing directly for local agencies within the last five years. o Include subconsultants if any.
• Organization Chart
• Similar Projects/Services
o Brief description of the project scope, personnel involved and their roles, plus agency and contact information of agency Project Manager/Engineer. o Projects that the firm was the prime consultant and responsible for management of any subconsultants.
• References
o Current contact information related to projects completed within the last five years. • Fee Schedule
• Resumes
Note: All licensed professionals in 'responsible charge' working on City projects (Engineers, Architects, Landscape Architects, and/or Surveyors) are required to disclose all disciplinary actions against them, including any future actions. Please provide a copy of any disciplinary actions with the proposal submission. Additionally, provide a statement if there are no disciplinary actions.
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SECTION IV
FEE SCHEDULE
A fee schedule should be included in the Proposal. This schedule should comprise a comprehensive list of positions and labor rates for all services provided by the prime consultant and all subconsultants. Rates should cover all necessary resources, including labor, equipment, materials, incidental reports, transportation, etc. Any percentage markup of subconsultant invoices shall be specified.
The fee schedule should remain fixed throughout the initial term of the Agreement unless formally amended by the City Council. Adjustment of the fee schedule can be negotiated if the City renews the Agreement.
The City is subject to prevailing wage laws, which apply to professional service providers and their subconsultants for whom the Department of Industrial Relations has established a wage determination.
This includes, but is not limited to, Field Soils Materials Testers, Operating Engineers, Surveyors, and Building/Construction and Specialty Inspectors.
Prevailing wage requirements apply when a Consultant and/or Consultant Team is awarded a contract for a specific project, which is designated by the issuance of a City Purchase Order.
SECTION V
SELECTION/EVALUATION CRITERIA
The Proposals will be evaluated by City of Gardena Public Works Department staff. The evaluation criteria will include:
• Presentation, completeness, clarity, organization, and conformance to the RFQ content. • Project Manager’s experience related to the City’s requirements and needs. • Familiarity/Experience related to the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG), Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), and Caltrans project programs, funding opportunities, grant writing, and their requirements. • Qualifications and resumes of staff members, subconsultants, and organization chart. • Similarity of the firm’s referenced projects completed within the last five years to the City’s expected projects.
• Availability and depth of staff and resources to deliver quality products on schedule, including work on short notice and under time constraints.
• References.
• Fee schedule.
During the evaluation period, the City may conduct negotiations with the most qualified consultants.
However, consultants should note that an award may be made without negotiations or discussions.
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SECTION VI
GENERAL CONDITIONS
By submitting a Proposal, the Consultant represents that they have thoroughly examined and become familiar with the requirements of this RFQ and are capable of performing quality work to achieve the objectives of the City.
The City reserves the right to withdraw the RFQ at any time without prior notice. The City makes no representations that any Agreement will be awarded to any Consultant responding to this RFQ. The City reserves the right to extend the deadline for Proposals, postpone reviewing the Proposals for its own convenience, reject any and all Proposals without indicating any reasons for such rejections, and negotiate with any qualified consultant. The City does not guarantee that successful firms will be provided with any projects.
The successful consultant(s) and sub-consultants are required to obtain and maintain a City of Gardena business license and insurance. The license and insurance shall be maintained for the duration of the Agreement. A current business license is not a prerequisite for submittal of the qualifications.
The City is not liable for any costs incurred by the Proposers before entering into a formal agreement.
Costs for developing the Proposal or any other such expenses incurred by the Proposer in responding to this RFQ and entirely the responsibility of the Proposer and shall not be reimbursed by the City.
The City is not responsible for Proposals which are delinquent, lost, incorrectly marked, sent to the wrong address, or sent by mail or courier service and not signed for by the City.
SECTION VII
AGREEMENT AND INSURANCE
The City’s standard Professional Services Agreement is included in Appendix A. The Consultant will be expected to enter into the Agreement without substantive changes. Any changes will require approval by the City Attorney. If there are any exceptions or if there are no exceptions, a statement to the effect shall be included in the proposal as well.
The City’s standard insurance requirements are included as part of the standard Professional Services Agreement included in Appendix A. The consultant shall procure and maintain throughout the duration of this Agreement.
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SECTION VIII
APPENDIX “A”
Gardena Standard Professional Services Agreement
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CITY OF GARDENA
CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH XYZ
This Agreement is entered into this day of , 2024,
by and between the City of Gardena, a municipal corporation (“City”) and XYZ, a [state] [type of entity] (“Consultant”). Based on the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the Parties hereto agree, as follows.
1. RECITALS. This Agreement is made and entered into with respect to the following facts:
A. Whereas, City is desirous of obtaining the as-needed professional on-call consultant services in the following category or categories:
• General Civil Engineering Design
• Construction Management and Inspection
• Traffic Engineering
• Architecture and Landscape Architecture
• Geotechnical Engineering, Geology and Material Testing • Staff Augmentation
B. Whereas, Consultant has represented that it is qualified by virtue of experience, training, education and expertise to accomplish these services; and
C. Whereas, City has determined that the public interest, convenience and necessity require the execution of this Agreement; and
D. Whereas, no official or employee of City has a financial interest, within the provisions of sections 1090-1092 of the California Government Code, in the subject matter of this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions contained herein, the parties hereby agree as follows:
2. TERM OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall commence upon execution and shall continue until completion, unless earlier terminated as provided below.
A. Either party may terminate this Agreement, without cause, by giving thirty (30) days written notice to the other party.
B. City may terminate this Agreement for cause by giving thirty (30) days written notice to Consultant. Lack of funding shall be considered cause for terminating this Agreement.
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all data, reports, estimates, summaries, and such other information and materials as may have been accumulated or prepared to date by Consultant in performing the services under this Agreement, whether completed or in progress. Consultant shall be entitled to reasonable compensation for the services it performs up to the date of termination; however, if the Agreement is terminated by City for cause, other than lack of funding, or by Consultant without cause, City shall be entitled to deduct any costs it incurs payment to another consultant for Services, which duplicate Consultant’s Services to date. In the event of termination for other than cause attributable to Consultant, Consultant shall be deemed released for liability for any work assigned but not completed as of the effective date of termination.
3. SERVICES. Consultant agrees to provide the services as specified in the City’s Request for Proposal (RFP), Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (“services”). Unless otherwise specified herein, Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, furnish all facilities, equipment and personnel which may be required for providing the Services pursuant to this Agreement.
4. ADDITIONAL SERVICES. If City determines that additional services are required to be provided by Consultant in addition to the Services set forth above, City shall authorize Consultant to perform such additional services in writing (“Additional Services”). Such Additional Services shall be specifically described and approved by City in writing prior to the performance thereof. Consultant shall be compensated for such Additional Services in accordance with the agreed upon charges therefore as set forth in the written authorization. No compensation shall be paid to Consultant for Additional Services which are not specifically approved by City in writing.
5. CONSULTANT’S PROPOSAL. This Agreement shall include Consultant’s proposal or bid to City’s RFP, which is incorporated herein as Exhibit B. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms of the proposal and this Agreement, it shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order: (a) The Agreement (b) The Request for Proposal (Exhibit A) (c) The Consultant Proposal or Bid (Exhibit B).
6. PERSONNEL. City has relied upon the professional training and ability of Consultant to perform the services hereunder as a material inducement to enter into this Agreement. Consultant shall provide properly skilled professional and technical personnel to perform all services under this Agreement. In the event that City, in its sole discretion, at any time during the term of this Agreement, desires the removal of any person or persons assigned by Consultant to perform Services pursuant to this Agreement, Consultant shall remove any such person immediately upon receiving notice from City. During the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall provide the services specified in the proposal. Such individual(s) shall not be replaced without the prior written consent of City.
7. PERFORMANCE BY CONSULTANT. Consultant shall maintain or exceed the level of competency presently maintained by other similar practitioners in the State of California, for professional and technical soundness, accuracy and adequacy of all work, advice and material furnished under this Agreement.
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8. TIMING OF PERFORMANCE. Time is of the essence with respect to Consultant’s performance of the Services required by this Agreement. Consultant shall diligently and timely pursue and complete the performance of the Services required of it by this Agreement. City, in its sole discretion, may extend the time for performance of any Service.
9. MONITORING OF CONSULTANT. Consultant’s performance of this Agreement shall be continuously monitored by the Public Works Director/City Engineer.
Consultant shall be notified in writing of any deficiency in the performance of this Agreement in a timely manner by the Public Works Director/City Engineer.
Consultant shall have five (5) business days from receipt of the notification to cure any deficiency to the reasonable satisfaction of the Public Works Director/City Engineer. All costs for such corrections shall be borne by Consultant and shall not increase Consultant’s fees due hereunder. Should the Public Works Director/City Engineer determine that Consultant has not performed its obligation as stated in this Agreement in a satisfactory manner, City may terminate this Agreement for cause as specified in Section 2 above.
10.COMPENSATION. Consultant shall be compensated as follows:
A. Amount. City shall compensate Consultant for services rendered pursuant to this Agreement at the rate specified in the attached fee proposal hereto and incorporated herein by reference. In no event shall compensation under this Agreement exceed _____________and 00/00 ($###.##) without the prior written authorization of the City Council.
B. Invoices and Payment. Payment by City to Consultant shall be made upon receipt and approval of invoices for Services rendered. For payment to be made, Consultant’s invoice must include an itemization as to the services rendered, date(s) of service, direct and/or subcontract costs and be submitted on an official letterhead or invoice with Consultant’s name, address, and telephone number referenced. City shall review the invoices to determine whether services performed, and documents submitted are consistent with this Agreement. Payment shall be made within forty-five (45) days following receipt of the invoice or City shall provide Consultant with a written statement objecting to the charges and stating the reasons therefor.
Payment by City under this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of defects, even if such defects were known to City at the time of payment.
C. Expenses. Consultant shall not be entitled to any additional compensation for expenses.
11.INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS.
A. Commencement of Work. Consultant shall not commence work under this Agreement until it has obtained City approved insurance. Before beginning work hereunder, during the entire period of this Agreement, for any Docusign Envelope ID: 76071536-CC04-49F3-9FE1-F175966B3EC8 Consultant Agreement with XYZ Page 4
extensions hereto, and for periods after the end of this Agreement as may be indicated below, Consultant must have and maintain in place all of the insurance coverages required in this Section. Consultant’s insurance shall comply with all items specified by this Agreement. Any subcontractors shall be subject to all the requirements of this Section and Consultant shall be responsible to obtain evidence of insurance from each subcontractor and provide it to City before the subcontractor commences work. Alternatively, Consultant’s insurance may cover all subcontractors.
B. Insurance Company Requirements. All insurance policies used to satisfy the requirements imposed hereunder shall be issued by insurers admitted to do business in the State of California. Insurers shall have a current Best’s rating of not less than A-:VII, unless otherwise approved by City.
C. Coverages, Limits and Policy Requirements. Consultant shall maintain the types of coverages and limits indicated below:
1. Commercial General Liability Insurance – a policy for occurrence coverage for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage, with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Form CG 00 01, with no special limitations affecting City. The limit for all coverage under this policy shall be no less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence.
2. Commercial Auto Liability Insurance – a policy including all coverages provided by and to the extent afforded by Insurance Services Office form CA 0001, including Symbol 1 (any auto) with no special limitations affecting City. The limit for bodily injury and property damage liability shall be no less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per accident.
3. Worker’s Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance – a policy which meets all statutory benefit requirements of the Labor Code, or other applicable law, of the State of California. The minimum coverage limits for said insurance shall be no less than one million dollars per claim. The policy shall be issued by an insurance company which is admitted to do business in the State of California and shall contain a clause that the policy may not be canceled without thirty (30) days prior written notice, return receipt requested, is mailed to City.
4. Professional Errors & Omissions (“E&O”) – a policy with minimum limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00), combined single limits, per occurrence and aggregate. Architects’ and engineers’ coverage shall be endorsed to include contractual liability.
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shall be issued by an insurance company which is admitted to do business in the State of California.
5. Policy Requirements. The policies set forth above shall comply with the following, as evidenced by the policies or endorsements to the policies:
a. Additional insureds: “The City Gardena and its elected and appointed boards, officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers are additional insureds with respect to: liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Consultant pursuant to its contract with the City; products and completed operations of the Consultant; premises owned, occupied or used by the Consultant; automobiles owned, leased, hired, or borrowed by the Consultant.”
b. Notice: “Said policy shall not terminate, be suspended, or voided, nor shall it be cancelled, nor the coverage or limits reduced, until thirty (30) days after written notice is given to City.” c. Other insurance: “The Consultant’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City of Gardena, its officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers. Any other insurance maintained by the City of Gardena shall be excess and not contributing with the insurance provided by this policy.” d. Any failure to comply with the reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to the City of Gardena, its officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers. e. The Consultant’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer’s liability.
D. Additional Requirements. The procuring of such required policies of insurance shall not be construed to limit Consultant’s liability hereunder nor to fulfill the indemnification provisions and requirements of this Agreement.
There shall be no recourse against City for payment of premiums or other amounts with respect thereto. City shall notify Consultant in writing of changes in the insurance requirements. If Consultant does not deposit copies of acceptable insurance policies or endorsements with City incorporating such changes within sixty (60) days of receipt of such notice, Consultant shall be deemed in default hereunder.
E. Deductibles. Any deductible or self-insured retentions over $25,000 per occurrence must be declared to and approved by City. Any deductible exceeding an amount acceptable to City shall be subject to the following changes: either the insurer shall eliminate or reduce such deductibles or selfDocusign Envelope ID: 76071536-CC04-49F3-9FE1-F175966B3EC8 Consultant Agreement with XYZ Page 6
insured retentions with respect to City, its officers, employees, agents and volunteers (with additional premium, if any, to be paid by Consultant); or Consultant shall provide satisfactory financial guarantee for payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses.
F. Verification of Compliance. Consultant shall furnish City with original policies or certificates and endorsements effecting coverage required by this Agreement. The endorsements are to be signed by a person authorized by the insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. All endorsements are to be received and approved by City before work commences. Not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration date of any policy of insurance required by this Agreement, Consultant shall deliver to City a binder or certificate of insurance with respect to each renewal policy, bearing a notation evidencing payment of the premium therefor, or accompanied by other proof of payment satisfactory to City. Consultant shall provide full copies of any requested policies to City within three (3) days of any such request by City.
G. Termination for Lack of Required Coverage. If Consultant, for any reason, fails to have in place, at all times during the term of this Agreement, including any extension hereto, all required insurance and coverage, City may immediately obtain such coverage at Consultant’s expense and/or terminate this Agreement.
H. Non-Limiting. Nothing in this Section shall be construed as limiting in any way, the indemnification provision contained in this Agreement, or the extent to which Consultant may be held responsible for payments of damages to persons or property.
12.INDEMNIFICATION. Consultant agrees to defend, indemnify, hold free and harmless the City, its elected officials, officers, agents, employees and volunteers, at Consultant’s sole expense, from and against any and all claims, actions, suits or other legal proceedings brought against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents, employees and volunteers arising out of the performance of the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, of the work undertaken pursuant to this Agreement. The defense obligation provided for hereunder shall apply without any advance showing of negligence or wrongdoing by the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subconsultants, but shall be required whenever any claim, action, complaint, or suit asserts as its basis the negligence, errors, omissions or misconduct of the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subconsultants, and/or whenever any claim, action, complaint or suit asserts liability against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents, employees and volunteers based upon the work performed by the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subconsultants under this Agreement, whether or not the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subconsultants are specifically named or otherwise asserted to be liable.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Consultant shall not be liable for the defense or indemnification of the City for claims, actions, complaints or suits arising out of the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to Docusign Envelope ID: 76071536-CC04-49F3-9FE1-F175966B3EC8 Consultant Agreement with XYZ Page 7
the extent Consultant’s services are subject to Civil Code Section 2782.8, the above indemnity and defense shall be limited to the extend required by Civil Code Section 2782.8, to claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or misconduct of Consultant. This provision shall supersede and replace all other indemnity provisions contained either in the City’s specifications or Consultant’s Proposal, which shall be of no force and effect.
13.COOPERATION. In the event any claim or action is brought against City relating to Consultant’s performance or services rendered under this Agreement, Consultant shall render any reasonable assistance and cooperation which City might require.
14.INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. Consultant is and shall be acting at all times as an independent contractor and not as an employee of City. Consultant shall have no power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of City or otherwise act on behalf of City as an agent. Neither City nor any of its agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of Consultant’s employees, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall not, at any time, or in any manner, represent that it or any of its agents or employees are in any manner agents or employees of City.
Consultant shall secure, at its sole expense, and be responsible for any and all payment of Income Tax, Social Security, State Disability Insurance Compensation, Unemployment Compensation, and other payroll deductions for Consultant and its officers, agents, and employees, and all business licenses, if any are required, in connection with the services to be performed hereunder. Consultant shall indemnify and hold City harmless from any and all taxes, assessments, penalties, and interest asserted against City by reason of the independent contractor relationship created by this Agreement. Consultant further agrees to indemnify and hold City harmless from any failure of Consultant to comply with the applicable worker’s compensation laws. City shall have the right to offset against the amount of any fees due to Consultant under this Agreement any amount due to City from Consultant as a result of Consultant’s failure to promptly pay to City any reimbursement or indemnification arising under this paragraph.
15.PERS ELIGIBILITY INDEMNIFICATION. In the event that Consultant or any employee, agent, or subcontractor of Consultant providing services under this Agreement claims or is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of the City, Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for the payment of any employee and/or employer contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or subcontractors, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions, which would otherwise be the responsibility of City.
Notwithstanding any other agency, state or federal policy, rule, regulation, law or ordinance to the contrary, Consultant and any of its employees, agents, and subcontractors providing service under this Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby agree to waive any claims to, any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by City, including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in PERS as an employee of City and entitlement to any contribution to be Docusign Envelope ID: 76071536-CC04-49F3-9FE1-F175966B3EC8 Consultant Agreement with XYZ Page 8
paid by City for employer contribution and/or employee contributions for PERS benefits.
16.NON-LIABILITY OF CITY. No official, employee, agent or volunteer of City shall be personally liable for any default or liability under this Agreement.
17.OWNERSHIP OF WORK PRODUCT. All documents or other information created, developed, or received by Consultant shall, for purposes of copyright law, be deemed works made for hire for City by Consultant as City employee(s) for hire and shall be the sole property of City. Consultant shall provide City with copies of these items upon demand, and in any event, upon termination or expiration of this Agreement.
18.CONFIDENTIALITY CLAUSE. Consultant acknowledges that some of the material and information that may come into its possession or knowledge in connection with this Agreement or its performance may consist of information that is exempt from disclosure to the public or other unauthorized persons under either state or federal (“Confidential Information”). Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to, names, addresses, Social Security numbers, e-mail addresses, telephone numbers, financial profiles, credit card information, driver's license numbers, medical data, law enforcement records, agency source code or object code, agency security data, or information identifiable to an individual that relates to any of these types of information. Consultant agrees to hold Confidential Information in strictest confidence and not to make use of Confidential Information for any purpose other than the performance of this Agreement, to release it only to authorized employees or Sub-consultants requiring such information for the purposes of carrying out this Agreement, and not to release, divulge, publish, transfer, sell, disclose, or otherwise make the information known to any other party without City's express written consent or as provided by law. Consultant agrees to release such information or material only to employees or Sub-consultants who have signed a nondisclosure agreement, the terms of which have been previously approved by City. Consultant agrees to implement physical, electronic, and managerial safeguards to prevent unauthorized access to Confidential Information.
"Personal information" including, but not limited to, "Protected Health Information" (PHI) under Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA), individuals' names, addresses, phone numbers, birth dates, and social security numbers collected, used, or acquired in connection with this Agreement shall be protected against unauthorized use, disclosure, modification or loss.
HIPAA establishes national minimum standards for the use and disclosure of certain health information. The Consultant must comply with all HIPAA requirements and rules when determined applicable by the City. If City determines that (1) City is a "covered entity" under HIPAA, and that (2) Consultant will perform "business associate" services and activities covered under HIPAA, then at City's request, Consultant agrees to execute City's Agreement in compliance with HIPAA.
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Consultant shall ensure its directors, officers, employees, Sub-consultants or agents use personal information solely for the purposes of accomplishing the services set forth herein. Consultant and its Sub-consultants agree not to release, divulge, publish, transfer, sell or otherwise make known to unauthorized persons personal information without the express written consent of the City or as otherwise required by law.
Any breach of this provision may result in termination of the Agreement and demand for return of all personal information. Moreover, Consultant will indemnify and hold the City harmless from and against all losses and damages resulting from any unauthorized or improper disclosure, dissemination or use of the information as a result, in whole or in part, of Consultant’s action or inaction.
19.NONUSE OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF THIRD PARTIES. Contractor shall not use, disclose or copy any intellectual property of any third parties in connection with work carried out under this Agreement, except for intellectual property for which Contractor has a license. Contractor shall indemnify and hold City harmless against all claims raised against City based upon allegations that Contractor has wrongfully used intellectual property of others in performing work for City, or that City has wrongfully used intellectual property developed by Contractor pursuant to this Agreement.
20.WAIVER OR BREACH. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be deemed, or shall constitute, a waiver of any other provision, whether or not similar, nor shall any such waiver constitute a continuing or subsequent waiver of the same provision. No waiver shall be binding, unless executed in writing by the party making the waiver.
21.COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. Consultant warrants that it shall perform the services required by this Agreement in compliance with all applicable Federal and California employment laws, including, but not limited to, those laws related to minimum hours and wages; occupational health and safety; fair employment and employment practices; workers’ compensation insurance and safety in employment; and all other Federal, State and local laws and ordinances applicable to the services required under this Agreement. Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless City from and against all claims, demands, payments, suits, actions, proceedings, and judgments of every nature and description including attorneys’ fees and costs, presented, brought, or recovered against City for, or on account of any liability under any of the above-mentioned laws, which may be incurred by reason of Consultant’s performance under this Agreement.
22.CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND REPORTING. Consultant shall at all times avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest in the performance of this Agreement. If required, Consultant shall comply with the City’s Conflict of Interest reporting requirements. Consultant understands that pursuant to Gardena Municipal Code sections 2.24.020H and 2.24.025G, it is forbidden to make any contribution to a candidate or committee of a candidate for a municipal office of the City, or to an officeholder, until the completion of services to be performed under this Docusign Envelope ID: 76071536-CC04-49F3-9FE1-F175966B3EC8 Consultant Agreement with XYZ Page 10
Agreement.
23.NON-DISCRIMINATION. Consultant covenants there shall be no discrimination based upon race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, age, handicap, national origin, or ancestry, in activity pursuant to this Agreement.
24.FORCE MAJEURE. Consultant shall not be in default for failing to perform in accordance with the terms of this Agreement if such failure arises out of causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of Consultant.
25. ASSIGNMENT. Consultant shall not assign or subcontract any of its obligations pursuant to this Agreement, nor any part thereof, except for any monies due the Consultant, without the prior written consent of City. Such consent by City shall not be unreasonably withheld. Consultant shall be fully responsible to City for all work performed by assignees or subcontractors.
26. NOTICES. Whenever it shall be necessary for either party to serve notice on the other respecting this Agreement, such notice shall be in writing and shall be given by personal service upon the party to be notified, or by deposit of the same in the custody of the United States Postal Service, postage prepaid, addressed to the party to be notified as follows:
To City: City of Gardena
1700 West 162nd Street
Gardena, California 90247
Attn: Allan Rigg
Director of Public Works
To Consultant: XYZ
Address
XXXX, CA #####
Attn: Name
Tittle
Notices shall be deemed to have been served upon the date of personal service or three (3) working days after the same has been deposited in the United States Postal Service.
27.LICENSED STATUS. Consultant shall, at all times during the term of this Agreement, have in full force and effect, all licenses required of it by law, including, but not limited to, a City Business License.
28.FAMILIARITY WITH WORK. By executing this Agreement, Consultant warrants that: (1) it has investigated the work to be performed; (2) it has investigated the site of the work and is aware of all conditions there; and (3) it understands the difficulties and restrictions of the work under this Agreement. Should Consultant discover any conditions materially differing from those inherent in the work or as represented by City, it shall immediately inform City and shall not proceed, except at Consultant’s Docusign Envelope ID: 76071536-CC04-49F3-9FE1-F175966B3EC8 Consultant Agreement with XYZ Page 11
own risk, until written instructions are received from City.
29.PUBLIC RECORD ACT DISCLOSURE. Consultant has been advised and is aware that this Agreement and all reports, documents, information and data, including, but not limited to, computer tapes, discs or files furnished or prepared by Consultant, or any of its subcontractors, pursuant to this Agreement and provided to City may be subject to public disclosure as required by the California Public Records Act (California Government Code section 7920.000 et seq.). Exceptions to public disclosure may be those documents or information that qualify as trade secrets, as that term is defined in the California Government Code section 7924.510, and of which Consultant informs City of such trade secret. The City will endeavor to maintain as confidential all information obtained by it that is designated as a trade secret. The City shall not, in any way, be liable or responsible for the disclosure of any trade secret including, without limitation, those records so marked if disclosure is deemed to be required by law or by order of the Court.
30.MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS. Consultant shall maintain for a minimum of three (3) years from the completion date of the Services under this Agreement, the following records:
A. All accounts and records, including personnel, property and financial, adequate to identify and account for all costs pertaining to this Agreement and assume proper accounting for all funds;
B. Records which establish that Consultant and all subcontractors who render Services under this Agreement are in full compliance with the requirements of this Agreement and all federal, state and local laws and regulations; C. Any additional records deemed necessary by City to assume verification of full compliance with this Agreement.
D. The aforementioned records shall be made available to City or any authorized representative thereof upon request for audit.
31.BINDING EFFECT. This Agreement shall be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the parties hereto.
32.GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be interpreted and construed according to the laws of the State of California. Any action commenced about this Agreement shall be filed in the appropriate branch of the Los Angeles County Municipal or Superior Court.
33.SECTION HEADINGS. The Section headings used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall have no binding effect.
34.AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement.
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35.ATTORNEY’S FEES. In the event that legal action is necessary to enforce the provisions of this Agreement, or to declare the rights of the parties hereunder, the parties agree that the prevailing party in the legal action shall be entitled to recover attorney’s fees and court costs from the opposing party.
36.PREPARATION OF AGREEMENT. Each party acknowledges that it has had an adequate opportunity to review each and every provision in this Agreement and to submit the same to counsel and other consultants for review and comment and that the parties jointly drafted this Agreement. No provision of this Agreement or any Assignment shall be construed more strictly against one party than the other party by reason that one or the other party proposed, drafted or modified such provision or any other existing or proposed provision.
37.SEVERABILITY. If any term or portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
38.ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains the entire understanding between City and Consultant. Any prior agreement, promises, negotiations or representations not expressly set forth herein are of no force or effect. Subsequent modifications to this Agreement shall be effective only if in writing and signed by both parties. This Agreement may be signed by the parties hereto in separate counterparts, including both counterparts that are executed on paper and counterparts that are in the form of electronic signatures. Electronic signatures include facsimile or email electronic signatures. Each executed counterpart shall be deemed an original. All counterparts, taken together, constitute the executed Agreement. If any term, condition or covenant of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall be valid and binding.
39.ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE. The parties hereby acknowledge and agree that electronic records and electronic signatures, as well as facsimile signatures, used in connection with the execution of this Agreement and electronic signatures, facsimile signatures or signatures transmitted by electronic mail in so-called pdf format shall be legal and binding and shall have the same full force and effect as if a paper original of this Agreement had been delivered and had been signed using a handwritten signature. City and Consultant (i) agree that an electronic signature, whether digital or encrypted, of a party to this Agreement is intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as a manual signature, (ii) intend to be bound by the signatures (whether original, faxed or electronic) on any document sent or delivered by facsimile or, electronic mail, or other electronic means, (iii) are aware that the other party will reply on such signatures, and (iv) hereby waive any defenses to the enforcement of the terms of this Agreement based on the foregoing forms of signature. If this Agreement has been executed by electronic signature, all parties executing this document are expressly consenting under the United States Federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act of 2000 ("E-SIGN") and California Uniform Electronic Transactions Act ("UETA")(Cal. Civ. Code § 1633.1, et seq.), that a signature by fax, email or Docusign Envelope ID: 76071536-CC04-49F3-9FE1-F175966B3EC8 Consultant Agreement with XYZ Page 13
other electronic means shall constitute an Electronic Signature to an Electronic Record under both E-SIGN and UETA with respect to this specific transaction.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City and Consultant have executed this Agreement as of the date first hereinabove set forth.
CITY OF GARDENA CONSULTANT – XYZ
________________________________ _________________________________ Tasha Cerda, Mayor Name
ATTEST:
Sign:_____________________________
Title:
________________________________
Mina Semenza, City Clerk _________________________________ Name
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sign:_____________________________
Title:
Carmen Vasquez, City Attorney
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JUNE 4, 2024
RFQ FOR ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
ADDENDUM 01
TO: ALL RFQ HOLDERS
ADDENDUM NO. 1, AS DESCRIBED BELOW, IS FOR THE USE OF CONSULTANTS SUBMITTING THE STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS OR RESPONSES TO THE CITY’S REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS. ALL
CONSULTANTS SHALL INDICATE ON THE STATEMENT/PROPOSAL COVER LETTER THAT THEY HAVE RECEIVED THIS ADDENDUM NO. 1.
QUESTIONS & RESPONSES:
1. In regard to the subject RFQ Scope of Work for General Civil Engineering Design as shown on page 4, can you please confirm if the City would like us to include Geotechnical services as part of the Civil component as stated, since there is also a separate RFQ category for Geotechnical service on page 5? No, please submit a separate statement of qualifications if your firm is interested in providing services in the category of Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, and Material Testing. This category is intended for direct geotechnical services for the City. For General Civil Engineering Design, it is expected that the lead consultant will team up with your desired geotechnical consultant or your own qualified staff as needed to provide complete PS&E construction documents.
2. Can firms be both a prime consultant and a sub-consultant to another team in the same or different service category?
Yes, firms can be both.
3. Will the City allow the usage of the City’s logo in the proposal materials? Yes, the City will allow the usage of the logo.
4. Can you specify how “Associate, Civil, and Senior Civil” Engineers are classified? Is it based on number of years of experience or other criteria?
You may reference the City of Gardena’s job specifications as your minimum guideline:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofgardena/classspecs. The specifications for the Senior Civil Engineer position have not been developed. Therefore, assume that the job responsibilities are similar to those of a Civil Engineer, but require a minimum of 8 years of experience, including managerial experience. As mentioned, these specifications are minimal guidelines and consultants are encouraged to propose additional qualifications or experience to provide a competitive proposal.
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5. Can you please confirm if firms are able to just submit a proposal for the geotechnical engineering/geology and material testing services or require having a team with a construction management company in order to pursue this?
Yes, you may just submit a proposal/statement for the geotechnical/geology and material services.
6. Do you anticipate consultants to support and prepare grant applications? The City may request services under General Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Architecture and/or Landscape Architecture as applicable.
7. You are requesting references in the Similar Projects/Services and the References sections. Can you please clarify what information you would like in each section since both sections are asking for client contact information?
The information can overlap; however, Similar Projects/Services should identify specific projects with scope descriptions, key personnel and their roles, project dates, etc., as mentioned in the RFQ. The Reference Section should identify the current contact agency, person, phone number, and email so the reviewer can perform the reference check if necessary.
END OF ADDENDUM 01
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Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
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ninyoandmoore.com
Qualifications to Provide
On-Call Professional Services for City of Gardena
Geotechnical Engineering/Geology and Material
Testing
June 13, 2024
Attn: Kevin Kwak
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Proposal No. P04-04552
City of Gardena
Public Works Department
1717 West 162nd Street
Gardena, California 90247
Attn: Mr. Kevin Kwak
Subject: On-Call Professional Services for City of Gardena Geotechnical Engineering/Geology and Material Testing Services Dear Mr. Kwak:
Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental Sciences Consultants (Ninyo & Moore) appreciates your consideration of our qualifications to provide on-call professional services (Geotechnical Engineering/Geology and Material Testing) for the City of Gardena (City). We are providing this submittal in response to the City’s Request for Qualifications (RFQ) issued May 9, 2024. Ninyo & Moore specializes in geotechnical engineering, materials testing and hazardous materials testing and monitoring services as part of the wide-range of consulting services that we provide to our clients, and is a respected geotechnical and environmental consultant in California. We are confident that our experience and technical expertise will assist the City in successfully completing future projects, and offer the following advantages:
SPECIALIZED SERVICES AND LICENSED STAFF: Ninyo & Moore, a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), has been providing materials testing, geotechnical engineering, and environmental consulting services for over 38 years. Our staff of 600 professionals include registered experienced engineers, geologists, scientists, certified asbestos consultants, site surveillance technicians, certified lead assessors, inspectors, certified field and laboratory technicians, regulatory compliance experts, and environmental specialists.
HISTORY OF SUCCESSFULLY PROVIDING SIMILAR SERVICES: Since our inception in 1986, Ninyo & Moore has provided similar geotechnical engineering for many public agencies in southern California through on-call service contracts. We have developed a specific approach for on-call contract management and continually improve our approach to better meet our client’s needs. Some of the agencies which we have been awarded on-call contracts include the Cities of Los Angeles, Long Beach, Santa Monica, Culver City, El Monte, Fullerton, Brea, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Yorba Linda, Irvine, Diamond Bar and Fontana.
CREDENTIALED LABORATORY: Ninyo & Moore’s fully equipped, in-house testing laboratories offer full-service field and laboratory testing services for construction materials and geotechnical projects. Our laboratories are accredited by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL), Caltrans, the Division of the State Architect (DSA), the City of Los Angeles, and many other public agencies.
We have read the sample agreement and insurance requirements and do not propose any exceptions to the language.
We are in receipt of Addendum No. 1 issued on June 4, 2024. As the contact person who will be authorized to make representations and bind the terms of this proposal for Ninyo & Moore, I will be readily available and can be reached at telephone number 909.758.5960 and/or email at [email protected] to answer any questions during your evaluation period.
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Sincerely,
NINYO & MOORE
Garreth M. Saiki, PE, GE
Principal Engineer
[email protected]
909.758.5960 ext. 12231
www.ninyoandmoore.com
GMS/emv
Distribution: (3) hard copies
(1) electronic copy
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CONTENTS
Cover Letter // i
Qualifications and Experience // 1
Key Personnel // 5
Organization Chart // 9
Similar Projects/Services // 10
References // 12
APPENDIX A
RESUMES OF KEY PERSONNEL
Fee Schedule // 13
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Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental Sciences
Consultants, a California Corporation, was established
in 1986 to provide consulting services in geotechnical
engineering, construction inspection and testing, engineering geology, hydrogeology, hazardous waste remediation
and environmental assessment. Since our inception, we
have steadily grown to over 600 professionals in 16 offices throughout the southwestern United States.
Ninyo & Moore has the equipment and trained personnel
to perform the required geotechnical, pavement, and
materials testing services in-house, in one of our three fullyequipped, certified geotechnical and construction materials laboratory facilities in southern California. Our laboratories are supervised by registered engineers and are certified by the City of Los Angeles, Caltrans, California Division of the State Architect (DSA), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), Cement
and Concrete Reference Laboratories (CCRL), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and other regulatory agencies. As part of our laboratory accreditation, we have written quality control procedures for laboratory testing, which includes training and certification of both our laboratory personnel and testing equipment. Laboratory testing for task orders issued under the proposed on-call contract will be performed in our local Irvine and Fontana laboratories.
16 Office Locations/
# of Employees
www.ninyoandmoore.com
TAX 33-0269828
“S” Ninyo & Moore is an “S” Corporation
600 Employees firm-wide
Minority-Owned Business Enterprise
Los Angeles, CA (1)
Irvine, CA (102)
Fontana, CA (32)
Alameda, CA (19)
San Diego, CA (84)
Sacramento, CA (3)
San Jose, CA (46)
San Francisco, CA (1)
Phoenix, AZ (76)
Prescott, AZ (1)
Safford, AZ (1)
Tucson, AZ (34)
Denver, CO (52)
Las Vegas, NV (38)
Houston, TX (54)
Salt Lake City, UT (17)
Qualifications & Experience
Docusign Envelope ID: 76071536-CC04-49F3-9FE1-F175966B3EC8 Ninyo & Moore | City of Gardena On-Call Professional Services | P04-04552 | June 3, 2024 2 Cities City of Los Angeles
City of Long Beach
City of Pasadena
City of Culver City
City of Santa Monica
City of Moreno Valley
City of Diamond Bar
City of Fontana
City of Chino Hills
City of Riverside
City of Corona
City of San Bernardino
City of Brea
City of Yorba Linda
City of Irvine
City of Rancho Santa
Margarita
City of Anaheim
City of San Diego
City of Oceanside
City of Chula Vista
City of San Francisco
City of Oakland
City of San Bruno
Counties County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Works County of Orange
County of San Bernardino
County of San Diego
County of San Mateo
County of San Francisco
State/Federal
Agencies
Caltrans
Department of General Services
National Park Service
Bureau of Land Management
Judicial Council of California, Office of the Courts
United States Air Force
United States Army Corps of Engineers
United States Naval Facilities Engineering Command
Ports Port of Long Beach
Port of Los Angeles
Port of San Diego
Port of Oakland
Utility Agencies Inland Empire Utilities Agency
Orange County Sanitation District
Orange County Water District
Metropolitan Water District
South Coast Water District
Irvine Ranch Water District
Golden State Water District
Southern California Edison
Schools Moreno Valley Unified School District
Capistrano Valley Unified School District
Santa Ana Unified School District
Fullerton Joint Union High School District
Brea Unified School District
Los Angeles Unified School District
Long Beach Unified School District
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District
Glendale Unified School District
Long Beach Community College District
Transportation Metropolitan Transportation Agency
Los Angeles World Airports
Orange County Transportation Authority
John Wayne Airport
San Bernardino Associated Governments
Riverside County Transportation Commission
Ninyo & Moore has become a specialist in providing on-call services for public agencies. Through the years of providing on-call services, we have developed a management approach that enables us to provide our clients with responsive, efficient, and cost-effective services utilizing master agreement/on-call contracts with specific task order work assignment authorizations. The success of our approach is demonstrated through our long list of successful public agency on-call services contracts and the continued renewal of these contracts. The following table lists some of the public agencies that we have provided on-call services for in the past five years:
Professionalism and quality are highly respected
attributes throughout Ninyo & Moore. The firm’s primary goal is the complete and total satisfaction of our clients.
Ninyo & Moore believes that this one goal, coupled
with our highly qualified and competent personnel, is
the key to our firm’s success. Ninyo & Moore strives
to continually improve the caliber, efficiency and cost effectiveness of our consulting services, and works to
meet or exceed each client’s expectations and deliver
the highest level of quality possible. We support our
clients during all phases of the project, whether predesign, design or construction.
Problem Resolution
Docusign Envelope ID: 76071536-CC04-49F3-9FE1-F175966B3EC8 Ninyo & Moore | City of Gardena On-Call Professional Services | P04-04552 | June 3, 2024 3 Ninyo & Moore has quality control programs for all services that facilitate compliance with project performance standards, schedules, and budgets. These comprehensive quality assurance plans utilize management approach manuals that delineate the interrelationship between management and technical staff, and describe specific quality control procedures to be used during the project. The programs address time and budget management, client liaison, field and laboratory data collection, data compilation and analysis, report preparation, job safety, regulatory compliance, and peer and principal review.
One important goal of our quality control program is to produce technical project data of known and acceptable quality on all work assignments. Ninyo & Moore’s policy is to maintain professional standards in all aspects of project tasks and management. Quality is achieved through:
• A separate quality assurance group to monitor quality on work assignments with independent corporate oversight. • A detailed set of proven quality control procedures and protocols to cover all project aspects. • A centralized document control system that ensures chain-of-custody control and a paper trail for all controlled documents.
• Detailed procedures for auditing, post-auditing, and non-conformance reporting. • A training program for orienting all personnel on the quality control procedures. • Involvement of project principals with specialty knowledge and experience. For example, the project principal will be familiar with conventional construction techniques and difficulties associated with various formations and soil conditions. • Peer review of project documents and ongoing training to provide accurate and complete data. • Follow-up with clients after project completion by Principal Engineer/President, Avram Ninyo, to gauge client satisfaction and the quality of our work product, and obtain feedback for improvements.
Docusign Envelope ID: 76071536-CC04-49F3-9FE1-F175966B3EC8 Ninyo & Moore | City of Gardena On-Call Professional Services | P04-04552 | June 3, 2024 4 Our primary goal is the complete and total satisfaction of our clients. Ninyo & Moore strives to continually improve the caliber, efficiency and cost effectiveness of our consulting services, and works to meet or exceed each client’s expectations and deliver the highest level of quality possible.
Client Satisfaction
Ninyo & Moore anticipates performing all the professional geotechnical engineering, geology and material testing services utilizing our in-house professional staff and field and laboratory equipment resources. Our depth of qualified staff and resources allows for successful project management of concurrent task orders. As a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Ninyo & Moore is familiar with potential goals of municipalities relative to the utilization of disadvantaged and minority-, woman and disabled veteran-owned business enterprises (D/M/W/DVBE). Ninyo & Moore maintains a comprehensive list of certified D/M/W/DVBE firms and can contact these firms for subcontracting needs, if necessary.
Ninyo & Moore is very familiar with the materials testing services requirements that come from the funding source.
An example of this is when Federal funds are part of the project, the materials testing services will need to follow the test frequencies and test methods in the approved Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) and/or Caltrans Local Assistance Procedural Manual (LAPM). This also requires appropriate documentation to be presented on the appropriate forms.
We understand that the project file is subject to audits and documentation is very important.
Docusign Envelope ID: 76071536-CC04-49F3-9FE1-F175966B3EC8 Ninyo & Moore | City of Gardena On-Call Professional Services | P04-04552 | June 3, 2024 5 Ninyo & Moore recognizes that the success of a project will depend on staff capabilities and effective project management. Given that necessary technical talent and physical resources are committed to the project, good management becomes the most important item for successful completion of the proposed work. In addition, familiarity with our client’s needs and requirements are critical in successfully performing our services to meet or exceed our client’s expectations. In order to effectively accomplish our goal of successful completion of our services to our client’s satisfaction, our project team will be led by our Principal-in-Charge, Mr. Garreth Saiki, and coordinated by our Project Manager, Mr. Rajindra Handapangoda. Both Mr. Saiki and Mr. Handapangoda have extensive experience providing similar services to local agencies. There are no disciplinary actions against the proposed Ninyo & Moore staff. As mentioned previously, Ninyo & Moore will not be using subconsultants as the complete scope of services can be covered by in-house personnel. Our proposed key personnel are presented below.
Garreth Saiki, PE, GE | Principal-in Charge Mr. Garreth Saiki, PE, GE, Principal Engineer, will serve as the Principal-in-Charge. As Principal in Charge, Mr. Saiki will be responsible to ensure that Mr. Handapangoda has all the resources necessary to complete task order work assigned to us and that our services meet or exceed our client’s expectations. As a Principal Engineer with over 38 years experience, Mr. Saiki coordinates and conducts geotechnical evaluations for commercial, public facilities, and private buildings; performs slope stability analyses, flexible and rigid pavement design, and underground pipeline design; prepares and reviews geotechnical reports; and provides geotechnical design parameters and recommendations for shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures, in-situ ground remediation and earthwork; reviews laboratory results; provides supervision and technical support to staff-level engineers and geologists; performs project administration and management; and provides forensic evaluation of distressed pavement, residential and commercial structures. Mr. Saiki also provides project coordination and oversees scheduling of field activities, supervises field technicians and special inspectors, reviews project plans and specifications, and reviews laboratory test results for conformance with the project documents, including the Uniform Building Code (UBC), California Building Code (CBC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), State Department of Transportation (Caltrans), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), and the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Greenbook).
Rajindra Handapangoda PE, GE | Project Manager | Mr. Handapangoda, will serve as Project Manager and will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and conducting the majority of the work requested by the City. He has over 19 years of experience with acquisition, documentation, and dissemination of data related to all phases of geotechnical investigations; assists with compiling and analyzing geotechnical data obtained from both field and office research; assists with technical tasks involving data compilation, calculations, analysis, and design for design projects and/or repair recommendations; coordinates and supervises subsurface drilling activities; conducts investigations of subsurface conditions including site reconnaissance, mapping and logging of exploratory borings; coordinates with support staff consisting of technical illustrators, field and laboratory technicians, and word processors; and prepares correspondence, permit requests, geotechnical reports and other documents. He also manages construction services projects for various sectors, including public works agencies,, public school Districts, college districts, transportation agencies, airports, and private sectors.
Michael Putt, PG, CEG | Technical Advisor/Engineering Geology Mr. Putt is a California licensed Professional Geologist and Certified Engineering Geologist and has over 28 years of experience in engineering geology performing geologic and seismic hazard evaluations, design services, and construction consultations for a variety of large and small projects. He has extensive experience in rough grading for large-scale hillside residential developments in Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Los Angeles Counties as well as experience in geotechnical evaluations for custom homes, residential in-fill projects, commercial and industrial development projects, and infrastructure projects throughout southern California. He supervises geologic staff, provides technical guidance, and authors and reviews geotechnical reports. He also designs geologic exploration programs for complex projects, supervises field exploration work, evaluates soil and rock samples, and analyzes geologic structural problems. Mr. Putt works on geologic and seismic hazard evaluations including assessment of fault rupture potential, probabilistic and deterministic seismic risk, and landslide hazards. He performs investigations of liquefaction, landslides and slope stability.
Key Personnel & Experience
Docusign Envelope ID: 76071536-CC04-49F3-9FE1-F175966B3EC8 Ninyo & Moore | City of Gardena On-Call Professional Services | P04-04552 | June 3, 2024 6 38 YEARS
EXPERIENCE
600
EMPLOYEES
10,000+
PROJECTS: LA
COUNTY
DIR NUMBER
1000004481
CA
Soumitra Guha, PhD, PE, GE | Technical Advisor/Geotechnical Engineering Dr. Soumitra Guha, PhD, PE, GE, has diverse professional experience in geotechnical engineering design, consulting, construction, and regulatory practice.
Dr. Guha provides guidance on various analytical and numerical procedures that are undertaken for a project including seismic hazard analyses (e.g., ground motion, liquefaction, dynamic settlement, lateral spread, ground subsidence, landsliding, etc.), site-specific response spectra analyses, slope stability analyses, analyses of soil settlement, bearing capacity and earth pressures, assessment of adverse effects of collapsible soil and expansive soil, and development of structural foundation, pavement sections and underground pipeline design criteria; provides geotechnical design parameters and recommendations for shallow and deep foundations, temporary and permanent retaining structures, slope stabilization techniques, mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls, tieback anchors, soil nails, in-situ ground remediation and earthwork; prepares and reviews geotechnical reports, proposals and transmittals; reviews laboratory test results, project plans and specifications; provides supervision and technical support to project- and staff-level.
Randy Reichert | Technical Advisor/Materials Testing As a Technical Advisor for Ninyo & Moore, Mr. Reichert provides in-depth knowledge in testing methods, inspection, and standards relating to concrete and hot mix asphalt (HMA) production and placement operations. He has extensive experience working on state and interstate highway transportation projects. Randy retains the following certifications: California Test Methods: 105, 106, 125, 201, 202, 205, 206, 207, 211, 213, 214, 217, 226, 227, 229, 234, 235, 304, 308, 309, 367, 370, 382, and 384 and AASHTO Test Methods: T 11, T 27, T 84, T 85, T 96, T 166, T 176, T 209, T 210, T 248, T 255, T 269, T 275, T 304, T 308, T 329, T 335, R 47, R 76, and ASTM D 4791.
Jay Recla | Field Operations Manager Mr. Recla provides quality control of the field technicians and inspection staff, training of new employees and training on new methods and policies. Mr. Recla has 28 years of experience and works closely with our field technicians and inspectors and is thoroughly knowledgeable regarding the standard test methods for all of the tests performed by a field technician and inspector including in-place density, maximum densityoptimum moisture relationship, sieve analysis, concrete strength testing, steel reinforcement, concrete and masonry testing; and is thoroughly knowledgeable of special inspections required, including inspection of soils, reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, and spray-applied fire-proofing, and additional applicable tests. He maintains proper and complete files of field and laboratory data, reports, letters, and other pertinent project data, as well as maintains communication with the Project Manager regarding all aspects of the field operations.
Our key personnel will be supported by a team of qualified professionals. A representation of those individuals is provided on the following pages.
Docusign Envelope ID: 76071536-CC04-49F3-9FE1-F175966B3EC8 Ninyo & Moore | City of Gardena On-Call Professional Services | P04-04552 | June 3, 2024 7 Engineering Staff
Ninyo & Moore has a large staff of licensed professionals available to support task order assignments, including multiple, concurrent assignments from the City. The following table shows a sample of our local professional staff’s registrations and years of experience.
The strength of
Ninyo & Moore lies in
the quality, diversity,
and technical
experience of its key
personnel and staff,
and in the personal
involvement of the
principals.
Professional
Geotechnical
Engineering/
Geologic Staff
Education Registrations/
Certifications
Total
Years Exp
Ronald Hallum, PG, CEG B.S. Geology PG 4766 (California) CEG 1484 (California)
39 Greg Corson, PE, CEG
Principal Geologist
B.S. Geology CEG 2310 (California)
PG 7318 (California)
29 Matthew Harrell, PG, CEG
Senior Geologist
B.S. Geology CEG 2537 (California)
PG 8412 (California)
24 Madan Chirumalla, PE, GE
Principal Engineer
B.S. Civil Engineering
M.S. Civil/Geo Eng.
PE 74186 (California)
GE 3047 (California)
19 Bach Tien, PG, CEG
Project Geologist
B.S. Geology PG 9310 (California)
CEG 2783 (California)
17 Julianne Padgett, PE, GE
Project Engineer
B.S. Civil Engineering
M.S. Civil Engineering
PE 84043 (California)
GE 3235 (California)
14 Spencer Marcinek, PE, GE
Senior Project Engineer
B.S. Civil/Env. Eng.
M.S. Geoengineering
PE 82775 (California)
GE 3127 (California)
12 Franklin Ruiz, PE
Project Engineer
B.S. Civil Engineering PE 86496 (California) 13
Jonathan Levario, PG
Project Geologist
B.S. Geology
M.S. Geology
PG 9879 (California) 13
Emily Homan, PG
Project Geologist
B.S. Geology
M.S. Geology
PG 9882 (California) 7
Technical Staff
Companywide
ENVIRONMENTAL
SPECIALISTS
67 PROFESSIONAL/
GEOTECHNICAL
ENGINEERS
55 GEOLOGISTS/
ENGINEERING
GEOLOGISTS
41 FIELD
TECHNICIANS/
INSPECTORS
240
Docusign Envelope ID: 76071536-CC04-49F3-9FE1-F175966B3EC8 Ninyo & Moore | City of Gardena On-Call Professional Services | P04-04552 | June 3, 2024 8 Team Member Role Registrations/Certifications Years
Exp
Steven Eck Senior Field Technician ACI, ICC, LADBS, OSHA, USDOT HAZMat 44 Mohammad
Haque Senior Field Technician ACI, ICC, LADBS, OSHA, USDOT HAZMat 33 Robert Ritter Special Inspector ACI, AWS, ICC 32
Lincoln Linn Senior Field Technician ACI, ICC, OSHA, USDOT HAZMat 32 Randy Engel Senior Field Technician ACI, BNSF, CALTRANS, USDOT HAZMat 30 Hector Heredia Senior Laboratory
Technician AASHTO, ACI, CALTRANS 25
Vance Hunter Senior Field Technician ACI, CALTRANS, eRailSafe, OSHA, USDOT HAZMat 25 Joe Levario Senior Field Technician ACI, BNSF, CALTRANS, eRailSafe, OSHA, USDOT HAZMat 20
Matthew Jacobs Senior Field Technician ACI, ICC, LADBS, FRP, OSHA, USDOT HAZMat 18 Ryan Villasenor Senior Field Technician ACI, ICC, OSHA, TWIC, USDOT HAZMat 15 Steven Almond Senior Field Technician ACI, OSHA, USDOT HAZMat 14 Wilkins Cobian Senior Field Technician ACI, BNSF, CALTRANS, USDOT HAZMat 14 Paul Medina Special Inspector ACI, ICC, LADBS, OSHA, USDOT HAZMat 11 Kevin Perez Special Inspector ACI, AWS, CWI, ICC, OSHA, USDOT HAZMat 5 Alex Tolin Field Technician ACI, CALTRANS, USDOT HAZMat 5 Laboratory Technicians, Field Technicians, and Inspectors Ninyo & Moore’s laboratory and field staff is highly experienced and qualified to provide testing and inspection services for an extensive range of project requirements. Ninyo & Moore’s field and laboratory technicians maintain certifications with Caltrans, ACI, ICC, AWS-CWI, DSA, BNSF and OSHA, and possess a working knowledge of the requirements and procedures as specified by these agencies. Below is a sampling of our available field and laboratory technicians that are experienced at providing geotechnical soils and materials testing services and special inspection for construction projects.
Docusign Envelope ID: 76071536-CC04-49F3-9FE1-F175966B3EC8 Ninyo & Moore | City of Gardena On-Call Professional Services | P04-04552 | June 3, 2024 9 Madan Chirumalla, PE, GE
Spencer Marcinek, PE, GE
Julianne Padgett, PE, GE
Franklin Ruiz, PE
Greg Corson, PG, CEG
Matthew Harrell, PG, CEG
Ronald Hallum, PG, CEG
Bach Tien, PG, CEG
Emily Homan, PG
Steven Almond
Nathan Bailey
Michael Blunk
Daniel Chacon
Wilkins Cobian
Hector Corona
James Dalgity
Elmito Danggoec
Steven Eck
Randy Engel
Zachary Hansen
Mohammad Haque
Hector Heredia
Derek Horry
Vance Hunter
Matthew Jacobs
Holly Koket
Joe Levario
Lincoln Linn
Travis Linn
Jaime Martinez
Paul Medina
Brandon Moreno
Tri Nguyen
Kevin Perez
Brian Pinedo
Robert Ritter
Tyler Ritter
Miguel Robles
Steven Salinas
George Schubert, Jr.
Farshid Shadfar
Anthony Signorella
Alex Tolin
Ryan Villasenor
Tyler Warmuth
Nicholas Winters
Laboratory Technicians/Field
Technicians/Inspectors
Geotechnical Staff
City of Gardena
The proposed Organization Chart indicates the lines of authority, communications, and task leadership responsibilities among the project staff and the City.
Organization Chart
Rajindra Handapangoda,
PE, GE
Project Manager
Garreth Saiki, PE, GE
Principal-in-Charge
Michael Putt, PG, CEG
(Engineering Geology)
Soumitra Guha, Ph.D,
PE, GE (Geotechnical
Engineering)
Randy Reichert (Materials
Testing)
Technical Advisor
Jay Recla
Field Operations Manager
Key Personnel
Docusign Envelope ID: 76071536-CC04-49F3-9FE1-F175966B3EC8 Ninyo & Moore | City of Gardena On-Call Professional Services | P04-04552 | June 3, 2024 10 County of Orange/On-Call Geotechnical and Materials
Testing Services
Ninyo & Moore has been providing on-call geotechnical and materials testing services for various Orange County Public Works and Orange County Community Resources construction and reconstruction type projects located throughout Orange County, California. Our geotechnical and materials engineering personnel have worked closely with the Orange County Public Works Department staff in order to assist in them in ensuring that each project is constructed in accordance with the approved documents. Services have included:
geotechnical consulting, materials testing, gamma-gamma logging, caltrans testing, roadway skid testing, roadway profilograph testing, deputy welding inspection, and laboratory testing services.
County of Orange Public Works
Mr. Ryan Rose, Eng. Geologist | 714.667.8876 |
[email protected]
Team: Garreth Saiki (PIC), Rajindra Handapangoda
(PM), Jay Recla (FOM), Soumitra Guha (PE),
Micahel Putt (PG)
2021-Ongoing
LA Metro
Mr. Herman Gallardo, Deputy Executive
Officer | 213.922.1385 |
[email protected]
Team: Garreth Saiki (PIC), Rajindra
Handapangoda (PM), Jared Recla (FOM)
2018-2025
LA Metro/Materials Verification Testing and Inspection
Services
Ninyo & Moore was retained to provide materials verification testing and inspection services for various projects located in Los Angeles under Measure R and Measure M’s Long Range Transportation Plan for The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro). The purpose of this contract is to assist Metro to perform oversight testing and verification inspection of work performed by laboratories hired by the construction contractor when the construction contractor performs work under a Design-Build or Design-Bid-Build project delivery methodology.
Similar Projects/Services
Ninyo & Moore has become a specialist in providing on-call services for public agencies. Through the years of providing on-call services, we have developed a management approach that enables us to provide our clients with responsive, efficient, and cost-effective services utilizing master agreement/on-call contracts with specific task order work assignment authorizations. The success of our approach is demonstrated through our long list of successful public agency on-call services contracts and the continued renewal of these contracts. The following pages identifies some of the public agencies that we have provided on-call services for in the past five years:
City of Los Angeles
On-Call Geotechnical and Environmental Services
Since 2006, Ninyo & Moore has been providing on-call services to the City of Los Angeles, Department of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering, Geotechnical Division to provide geotechnical and environmental engineering services. We are providing task orderbased services on various public works projects throughout the city. Our scope of services includes preparing geotechnical data and investigation reports, as well as construction support services, including geotechnical observation and testing during construction utilizing our City of Los Angeles-certified Deputy Grading Inspectors.
City of Los Angeles
Mr. Patrick Schmidt, Division Mgr. |
213.847.0535 | [email protected]
Team: Garreth Saiki (PIC), Rajindra
Handapangoda (PE), Jay Recla (FOM),
Soumitra Guha (PE), Michael Putt (PG)
2006-Ongoing
Docusign Envelope ID: 76071536-CC04-49F3-9FE1-F175966B3EC8 Ninyo & Moore | City of Gardena On-Call Professional Services | P04-04552 | June 3, 2024 11 City of Irvine/On-Call Geotechnical, Engineering Geology and Materials Testing Services
Ninyo & Moore is providing on-call geotechnical, engineering geology, and materials testing and deputy inspection services, thirdparty review services, as well as hazardous materials assessments for various projects (three separate contracts) for the City of Irvine.
The projects have included investigations in the City related to soils, grading, slopes, and hydrogeology, including mold and hazardous material content and identification testing, as well as materials testing and Acceptance Testing (AT) and Independent Assurance Sampling and Testing (IAST) services for construction materials (onsite and laboratory testing).
City of Irvine
Mr. Frankie Montoya, Sr. Inspector |
949.724.6000 | [email protected]
Team: Garreth Saiki (PIC), Rajindra Handapangoda
(PM), Soumitra Guha (PE), Michael Putt (PG)
2018-Ongoing
City of Yorba Linda
Mr. Rick Yee, City Engineer | 714.961.7171 |
[email protected]
Team: Garreth Saiki (PIC), Rajindra
Handapangoda (PM), Jay Recla (FOM),
Soumitra Guha (PE), Michael Putt (PG)
2011-2019
City of Yorba Linda, On-Call Geotechnical and Materials Testing Services
Ninyo & Moore was retained to provide on-call engineering, geotechnical and materials testing and deputy inspection, as well as environmental consulting services during the various construction and reconstruction type projects located throughout the City of Yorba Linda. Our environmental and geotechnical engineering, as well as field materials testing and deputy inspection personnel have worked closely with the City of Yorba Linda staff in order to assist in them in ensuring that each project is constructed in accordance with the approved documents. Ninyo & Moore’s on-call environmental and geotechnical engineering, as well as materials testing and deputy inspection services included project coordination and management, in order to assist the City in maintaining each project’s fiscal budget.
City of San Clemente/As-Needed Geotechnical and
Materials Testing Services
Ninyo & Moore provided as-needed geotechnical consulting and materials testing services for the on-call with the City of San Clemente.
Our services ranged from concrete and masonry special inspection services, field compaction testing consisting of trench backfill, rough grading, finished grading, subgrade and base preparation for new asphalt pavement, and concrete testing in accordance with City and other agency standards. Additionally, we provided geotechnical consulting services for the existing Frontera Lift Station project which included a geotechnical subsurface exploration at an existing lift station consisting of limited access drilling, installation and monitoring of inclinometers, laboratory testing, geotechnical analysis, and mitigation recommendations.
City of San Clemente
Mr. Amir Ilkhanipour | 949.361.6140 |
[email protected]
Team: Garreth Saiki (PIC), Rajindra
Handapangoda (PM), Michael Putt (PG),
Soumitra Guha (PE)
2020-2022
Docusign Envelope ID: 76071536-CC04-49F3-9FE1-F175966B3EC8 Ninyo & Moore | City of Gardena On-Call Professional Services | P04-04552 | June 3, 2024 12 The following is a list of four (4) current municipal clients for whom comparable services have been performed.
Mr. Patrick Schmidt
City of Los Angeles
1149 S. Broadway St., Suite 120
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 923-6377
[email protected]
Mr. Herman Gallardo
LA Metro
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 922-1385
[email protected]
Mr. Ryan Rose
County of Orange
601 North Ross Street
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 667-8876
[email protected]
Mr. Frankie Montoya
City of Irvine
6427 Oak Canyon, Bldg. 1
Irvine, CA 92623
(949) 724-6000
[email protected]
References
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Schedule of Fees
Hourly Charges for Personnel
Professional Staff
Principal Engineer/Geologist/Environmental Scientist/Certified Industrial Hygienist................................................$ 250 Senior Engineer/Geologist/Environmental Scientist .................................................................................................$ 235 Senior Project Engineer/Geologist/Environmental Scientist.....................................................................................$ 220 Project Engineer/Geologist/Environmental Scientist.................................................................................................$ 210 Senior Staff Engineer/Geologist/Environmental Scientist.........................................................................................$ 200 Staff Engineer/Geologist/Environmental Scientist.....................................................................................................$ 180 GIS Analyst................................................................................................................................................................$ 160 Technical Illustrator/CAD Operator ...........................................................................................................................$ 140 Field Staff
Certified Asbestos/Lead Technician......................................................................................................................... $ 220 Field Operations Manager.........................................................................................................................................$ 150 Nondestructive Examination Technician (UT, MT, LP).............................................................................................$ 145 Supervisory Technician .............................................................................................................................................$ 140 Special Inspector (Concrete, Masonry, Structural Steel, Welding, and Fireproofing)..............................................$ 135 Senior Technician..................................................................................................................................................... $ 135 Technician..................................................................................................................................................................$ 130 Administrative Staff
Information Specialist ................................................................................................................................................$ 120 Geotechnical/Environmental/Laboratory Assistant ...................................................................................................$ 120 Data Processor..........................................................................................................................................................$ 95 Other Charges
Concrete Coring Equipment (includes technician).............................................................................................. $ 190/hr Anchor Load Test Equipment (includes technician) ........................................................................................... $ 190/hr GPR Equipment................................................................................................................................................... $ 180/hr State of California Prevailing Wage Surcharge................................................................................................... $ 30/hr Inclinometer ......................................................................................................................................................... $ 100/hr Hand Auger Equipment....................................................................................................................................... $ 80/hr Rebar Locator (Pachometer)............................................................................................................................... $ 25/hr Vapor Emission Kit .............................................................................................................................................. $ 65/kit Nuclear Density Gauge ....................................................................................................................................... $ 15/hr X-Ray Fluorescence............................................................................................................................................ $ 70/hr PID/FID................................................................................................................................................................ $ 25/hr Air Sampling Pump.............................................................................................................................................. $ 10/hr Field Vehicle ........................................................................................................................................................ $ 15/hr Expert Witness Testimony................................................................................................................................... $ 450/hr Direct Expenses .................................................................................................................................... Cost plus 15 % Special equipment charges will be provided upon request.
Notes
Our field services, are charged at a 4-hour minimum, and 8-hour minimum for hours exceeding 4 hours. Overtime rates at 1.5 times the regular rates will be charged for work performed in excess of 8 hours in one day Monday through Friday and all day on Saturday. Rates at twice the regular rates will be charged for all work in excess of 12 hours in one day, all day Sunday and on holidays.
Field services that may be subject to prevailing wage in accordance with AB 1768 and Prevailing Wage Determinations, will be subject to a prevailing wage surcharge as shown in our Schedule of Fees. Our rates will be adjusted in conjunction with the increase in the Prevailing Wage Determination during the life of the project, as applicable.
The terms and conditions are included in Ninyo & Moore’s Work Authorization and Agreement form.
Fee Schedule
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SOILS CONCRETE
Atterberg Limits, D 4318, CT 204..............................................................$ 170 Compression Tests, 6x12 Cylinder, C 39 ...................................................$ 35 California Bearing Ratio (CBR), D 1883....................................................$ 550 Concrete Mix Design Review, Job Spec.....................................................$ 300 Chloride and Sulfate Content, CT 417 & CT 422 .....................................$ 175 Concrete Mix Design, per Trial Batch, 6 cylinder, ACI...............................$ 850 Consolidation, D 2435, CT 219..................................................................$ 300 Concrete Cores, Compression (excludes sampling), C 42 .......................$ 120 Consolidation, Hydro-Collapse only, D 2435............................................$ 150 Drying Shrinkage, C 157..............................................................................$ 400 Consolidation – Time Rate, D 2435, CT 219............................................$ 200 Flexural Test, C 78 .......................................................................................$ 85 Direct Shear – Remolded, D 3080 ............................................................$ 350 Flexural Test, C 293 .....................................................................................$ 85 Direct Shear – Undisturbed, D 3080 .........................................................$ 300 Flexural Test, CT 523...................................................................................$ 95 Durability Index, CT 229.............................................................................$ 175 Gunite/Shotcrete, Panels, 3 cut cores per panel and test, ACI................$ 275 Expansion Index, D 4829, IBC 18-3..........................................................$ 190 Lightweight Concrete Fill, Compression, C 495 .........................................$ 80 Expansion Potential (Method A), D 4546..................................................$ 170 Petrographic Analysis, C 856 ......................................................................$ 2,000 Geofabric Tensile and Elongation Test, D 4632.......................................$ 200 Restrained Expansion of Shrinkage Compensation ..................................$ 450 Hydraulic Conductivity, D 5084..................................................................$ 350 Splitting Tensile Strength, C 496.................................................................$ 100 Hydrometer Analysis, D 6913, CT 203......................................................$ 220 3x6 Grout, (CLSM), C 39 .............................................................................$ 55 Moisture, Ash, & Organic Matter of Peat/Organic Soils ...........................$ 120 2x2x2 Non-Shrink Grout, C 109 .................................................................$ 55 Moisture Only, D 2216, CT 226 .................................................................$ 35 Moisture and Density, D 2937 ...................................................................$ 45 ASPHALT Permeability, CH, D 2434, CT 220 ............................................................$ 300 Air Voids, T 269 ............................................................................................$ 85 pH and Resistivity, CT 643.........................................................................$ 175 Asphalt Mix Design, Caltrans (incl. Aggregate Quality).............................$ 4,500 Proctor Density D1557, D 698, CT 216, AASHTO T-180........................$ 220 Asphalt Mix Design Review, Job Spec .......................................................$ 180 Proctor Density with Rock Correction D 1557 ..........................................$ 340 Dust Proportioning, CT LP-4........................................................................$ 85 R-value, D 2844, CT 301 ...........................................................................$ 375 Extraction, % Asphalt, including Gradation, D 2172, CT 382....................$ 250 Sand Equivalent, D 2419, CT 217.............................................................$ 125 Extraction, % Asphalt without Gradation, D 2172, CT 382........................$ 150 Sieve Analysis, D 6913, CT 202................................................................$ 145 Film Stripping, CT 302..................................................................................$ 120 Sieve Analysis, 200 Wash, D 1140, CT 202.............................................$ 100 Hveem Stability and Unit Weight D 1560, T 246, CT 366 .........................$ 225 Specific Gravity, D 854...............................................................................$ 125 Marshall Stability, Flow and Unit Weight, T 245.........................................$ 240 Thermal Resistivity (ASTM 5334, IEEE 442)............................................$ 925 Maximum Theoretical Unit Weight, D 2041, CT 309..................................$ 150 Triaxial Shear, C.D, D 4767, T 297 ...........................................................$ 550 Moisture Content, CT 370............................................................................$ 95 Triaxial Shear, C.U., w/pore pressure, D 4767, T 2297 per pt ................$ 450 Moisture Susceptibility and Tensile Stress Ratio, T 238, CT 371 .............$ 1,000 Triaxial Shear, C.U., w/o pore pressure, D 4767, T 2297 per pt.......................$ 350 Slurry Wet Track Abrasion, D 3910.............................................................$ 150 Triaxial Shear, U.U., D 2850......................................................................$ 250 Superpave, Asphalt Mix Verification (incl. Aggregate Quality)..................$ 4,900 Unconfined Compression, D 2166, T 208.................................................$ 180 Superpave, Gyratory Unit Wt., T 312..........................................................$ 100 Superpave, Hamburg Wheel, 20,000 passes, T 324.................................$ 1,000 MASONRY Unit Weight sample or core, D 2726, CT 308.............................................$ 100 Brick Absorption, 24-hour submersion, 5-hr boiling, 7-day, C 67............$ 70 Voids in Mineral Aggregate, (VMA) CT LP-2..............................................$ 90 Brick Compression Test, C 67...................................................................$ 55 Voids filled with Asphalt, (VFA) CT LP-3 ....................................................$ 90 Brick Efflorescence, C 67...........................................................................$ 55 Wax Density, D 1188................................................................................... $ 140 Brick Modulus of Rupture, C 67.................................................................$ 50 Brick Moisture as received, C 67...............................................................$ 45 AGGREGATES Brick Saturation Coefficient, C 67..............................................................$ 60 Clay Lumps and Friable Particles, C 142 ...................................................$ 180 Concrete Block Compression Test, 8x8x16, C 140 .................................$ 70 Cleanness Value, CT 227............................................................................$ 180 Concrete Block Conformance Package, C 90..........................................$ 500 Crushed Particles, CT 205...........................................................................$ 175 Concrete Block Linear Shrinkage, C 426..................................................$ 200 Durability, Coarse or Fine, CT 229..............................................................$ 205 Concrete Block Unit Weight and Absorption, C 140 ................................$ 70 Fine Aggregate Angularity, ASTM C 1252, T 304, CT 234 .......................$ 180 Cores, Compression or Shear Bond, CA Code........................................$ 70 Flat and Elongated Particle, D 4791 ...........................................................$ 220 Masonry Grout, 3x3x6 prism compression, C 39 .....................................$ 45 Lightweight Particles, C 123 ........................................................................$ 180 Masonry Mortar, 2x2 cube compression, C 109.......................................$ 35 Los Angeles Abrasion, C 131 or C 535.......................................................$ 200 Masonry Prism, half size, compression, C 1019 ......................................$ 120 Material Finer than No. 200 Sieve by Washing, C 117..............................$ 90 Masonry Prism, Full size, compression, C 1019 ......................................$ 200 Organic Impurities, C 40 ..............................................................................$ 90 Potential Alkali Reactivity, Mortar Bar Method, Coarse, C 1260...............$ 1,250 REINFORCING AND STRUCTURAL STEEL Potential Alkali Reactivity, Mortar Bar Method, Fine, C 1260....................$ 950 Chemical Analysis, A 36, A 615.................................................................$ 135 Potential Reactivity of Aggregate (Chemical Method), C 289 ...................$ 475 Fireproofing Density Test, UBC 7-6 ..........................................................$ 90 Sand Equivalent, T 176, CT 217 .................................................................$ 125 Hardness Test, Rockwell, A 370 ...............................................................$ 80 Sieve Analysis, Coarse Aggregate, T 27, C 136........................................$ 120 High Strength Bolt, Nut & Washer Conformance, Sieve Analysis, Fine Aggregate (including wash), T 27, C 136 ................$ 145 per assembly, A 325 .............................................................................$ 150 Sodium Sulfate Soundness, C 88 ...............................................................$ 450 Mechanically Spliced Reinforcing Tensile Test, ACI................................$ 175 Specific Gravity and Absorption, Coarse, C 127, CT 206 .........................$ 115 Pre-Stress Strand (7 wire), A 416..............................................................$ 170 Specific Gravity and Absorption, Fine, C 128, CT 207 ..............................$ 175 Reinforcing Tensile or Bend up to No. 11, A 615 & A 706......................$ 75 Structural Steel Tensile Test: Up to 200,000 lbs., A 370 .........................$ 90 ROOFING Welded Reinforcing Tensile Test: Up to No. 11 bars, ACI.......................$ 80 Roofing Tile Absorption, (set of 5), C 67.....................................................$ 250 Roofing Tile Strength Test, (set of 5), C 67 ................................................$ 250 Special preparation of standard test specimens will be charged at the technician’s hourly rate.
Ninyo & Moore is accredited to perform the AASHTO equivalent of many ASTM test procedures.
Docusign Envelope ID: 76071536-CC04-49F3-9FE1-F175966B3EC8 Ninyo & Moore | City of Gardena On-Call Professional Services | P04-04552 | June 3, 2024 15 Resumes of Key Personnel
Appendix A
Appendix A
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EXPERIENCE
26 Years with N&M
38 Years Total
EDUCATION
MBA, 1998, University of California Davis
M.S., Geotechnical Engineering, 1989,
University of California Berkeley
B.S., Civil Engineering, 1987, University of
California Berkeley
REGISTRATIONS
PE 49665 (California)
GE 2509 (California)
Nuclear Gauge Operator Certification
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Civil Engineers
EXPERIENCE
Garreth Saiki,
PE, GE
Principal-in-Charge
As a Principal Engineer for Ninyo & Moore, Mr. Saiki coordinates and conducts geotechnical evaluations for residential, commercial, and public facilities, including water infrastructure, highways, railroads, airports, public and private buildings, and bridges; performs slope stability analyses, flexible and rigid pavement design, and underground pipeline design; prepares and reviews geotechnical reports; and provides geotechnical design parameters and recommendations for shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures, insitu ground remediation and earthwork; reviews laboratory results, project plans and specifications; Mr. Saiki also provides project coordination and oversees scheduling of field activities, supervises staff-level geologists and engineers, supervises field technicians and special inspectors, reviews project plans and specifications, and reviews laboratory test results for conformance with the project documents, including the Uniform Building Code (UBC), California Building Code (CBC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), State Department of Transportation (Caltrans), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), and the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Greenbook).
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• City of Gardena, Community Aquatic Center and Senior Center • City of Los Angeles, On-Call Geotechnical & Environmental Services • METRO, On-Call Material Testing Verification
• City of Irvine, On-Call Geotechnical, Engineering Geology and Materials Testing Services
• City of Fontana, On-Call Geotechnical Services
• City of Fontana, Pavement Section Analysis And Recommendation Project • City of Rancho Cucamonga, On-Call Geotechnical Engineering Services • City Of Victorville, On-Call Geotechnical And Engineering Testing Services • County Of San Bernardino, On-Call Professional Engineering Services • County of San Bernardino, On-Call Professional Services, Geotechnical Materials Testing And Special Inspections
• City of Fullerton, On-Call Geotechnical Engineering And Testing Services • City of Anaheim, On-Call Materials Testing, Deputy Inspection & Environmental Engineering
• City of Fountain Valley, On-Call Material City of Testing Services • Orange County Public Works, On-Call Construction Testing & Inspection Services
Garreth M. Saiki, PE, GE | Ninyo & Moore
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EXPERIENCE
18 Years with N&M
20 Years Total
EDUCATION
B.S., Civil & Environmental
Engineering, 2005, University of California,
Los Angeles
M.S., Geotechnical & Earthquake Engineering,
2006, University of California, Los Angeles
REGISTRATIONS
PE 73171 (California)
GE 2998 (California)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Civil Engineers
EXPERIENCE
Rajindra Handapangoda,
PE, GE
Project Manager
As Project Manager, Mr. Rajindra Handapangoda, PE, GE, oversees and manages geotechnical engineering and materials testing and inspection services for various construction services projects including public works agencies, public school districts, college districts, transportation agencies, airports, and private sectors. He provides project coordination and work scheduling, technical support including review of project plans and specifications, schedules, and distribution of test reports. He assists with acquisition, documentation, and dissemination of data related to all phases of geotechnical investigations; assists with compiling and analyzing geotechnical data obtained from both field and office research; assists with technical tasks involving data compilation, calculations, analysis, and design for design projects and/or repair recommendations; coordinates and supervises subsurface drilling activities; conducts investigations of subsurface conditions including site reconnaissance, mapping and logging of exploratory borings; coordinates with support staff consisting of technical illustrators, field and laboratory technicians, and word processors; and prepares correspondence, permit requests, geotechnical reports and other documents.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• City of Los Angeles, On-Call Geotechnical & Environmental Services • METRO, On-Call Material Testing Verification
• County of Los Angeles, As-Needed Geotechnical & Material Testing • City of Long Beach, On-Call Geotechnical and Materials Testing Services • City of Fontana, Citrus Avenue From Santa Ana Avenue To Slover Avenue • City of Fontana, Pacific Electric Trail At Maple Avenue • City of Fontana, Downtown Parking Structure
• City of Ontario, On-Call Material Testing and Geotechnical Engineering Services
• City of La Habra, On-Call Services
• City of Brea, On-Call Construction Materials and Soils Testing Services • Riverside Transit Agency, On-Call Material Testing and Inspection • Orange County Sanitation District, On-Call Materials Testing, Inspection and Other Geotechnical Testing Services
• John Wayne Airport, On-Call Geotechnical, Materials & Inspection Services • City of Fullerton, On-Call Geotechnical Engineering and Testing Services Rajindra Handapangoda, PE, GE | Ninyo & Moore
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EXPERIENCE
15 Years with Firm
27 Years Total
EDUCATION
B.S., Geology, 1997, California State University,
Fullerton
Applied Rock Slope Engineering Short Course,
2006, Association of Engineering Geologists,
California
REGISTRATIONS
PG 7581 (California)
CEG 2341 (California)
Radiological Safety and Gauge Use Certification,
1997
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
South Coast Geological Society
EXPERIENCE
Michael Putt,
PG, CEG
Technical Advisor
Mr. Reichert is a Project Manager and Technical Advisor for Ninyo & Moore with in-depth knowledge of mix design development, testing methods, inspection and standards relating to Portland cement concrete (PCC), hot mix asphalt (HMA) pavement production, and placement operations. Randy has extensive experience on state and interstate highway transportation projects. Mr. Reichert is very knowledgeable with all facets of construction of HMA and concrete pavements, slurry seal and polyester concrete maintenance treatments from mix design development, production and placement operations. He has extensive experience monitoring HMA and concrete pavement, slurry seal, and polyester concrete placement operations and ensuring that items inspected and tested comply with the project plans and specifications. Mr. Reichert also has extensive experience in auditing and certifying production plants for State certification.
He was also recognized for his expertise throughout the State of California for his knowledge of construction material production plants. Randy has provided “trouble shooting”, expert opinion, documentation, and guidance to clients that have project claims or disputes regarding HMA and/or PCC materials.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• Orange County Sanitation District, On-Call Materials Testing, Inspection and Other Geotechnical Testing Services
• City of Los Angeles, On-Call Geotechnical & Environmental Services • City of Irvine, On-Call Geotechnical, Engineering Geology and Materials Testing Services
• City of Yorba Linda, On-Call Geotechnical and Materials Testing Services • City of Santa Monica, On-Call Geotechnical Services
• City of Rancho Santa Margarita, Plan Review/On-Call Geotechnical Services
• County of Los Angeles, As-Needed Geotechnical & Material Testing • City of Long Beach, On-Call Geotechnical and Materials Testing Services • City of San Clemente, As-Needed Geotechnical and Materials Testing Services
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EXPERIENCE
22 Years with Firm
33 Years Total
EDUCATION
Ph.D., Geotechnical Engineering, 1995, Purdue
University
M. Eng., Geotechnical Engineering, 1991, Asian
Institute of Technology
B. Eng., Civil Engineering, 1987, Indian Institute
of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur
REGISTRATIONS
PE 58967 (California)
GE 2632 (California)
OSHA 40-hour Health and Safety Training
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Society for Civil Engineers
American Society for Testing and Materials
American Society of Military Engineers
Southeast Asian Geotechnical Society
EXPERIENCE
Soumitra Guha,
PhD, PE, GE
Technical Advisor
Dr. Guha has diverse professional experience in geotechnical engineering design, consulting, construction, and regulatory practice. Dr. Guha provides guidance on various analytical and numerical procedures that are undertaken for a project including seismic hazard analyses (e.g., ground motion, liquefaction, dynamic settlement, lateral spread, ground subsidence, landsliding, etc.), site-specific response spectra analyses, slope stability analyses, analyses of soil settlement, bearing capacity and earth pressures, assessment of adverse effects of collapsible soil and expansive soil, and development of structural foundation, pavement sections and underground pipeline design criteria; provides geotechnical design parameters and recommendations for shallow and deep foundations, temporary and permanent retaining structures, slope stabilization techniques, mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls, tieback anchors, soil nails, in-situ ground remediation and earthwork; prepares and reviews geotechnical reports, proposals and transmittals; reviews laboratory test results, project plans and specifications; provides supervision and technical support to project- and staff-level engineers and geologists; conducts quality assurance/quality checks, and performs project administration and management.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• Orange County Sanitation District, On-Call Materials Testing, Inspection and Other Geotechnical Testing Services
• City of Los Angeles, On-Call Geotechnical & Environmental Services • City of Irvine, On-Call Geotechnical, Engineering Geology and Materials Testing Services
• City of Santa Monica, On-Call Geotechnical Services
• City of Rancho Santa Margarita, Plan Review/On-Call Geotechnical Services
• County of Los Angeles, As-Needed Geotechnical & Material Testing • City of Long Beach, On-Call Geotechnical and Materials Testing Services • City of Yorba Linda, On-Call Geotechnical and Materials Testing Services • City of Jurupa Valley, Plan Review Services
• City of San Clemente, As-Needed Geotechnical and Materials Testing Services
Docusign Envelope ID: 76071536-CC04-49F3-9FE1-F175966B3EC8 Randy Reichert | Ninyo & Moore
EXPERIENCE
3 Years with Firm
33 Years Total
EDUCATION
A.A. Degree/Mechanical Design, Balin Institute
of Technology, Anaheim, CA
General Education & Mathematics, Rancho
Santiago College, Santa Ana, CA
General Education & Diesel Mechanics, Golden
West College, Huntington Beach, CA
REGISTRATIONS/
CERTIFICATIONS
California Test Methods: 105, 106, 125, 201,
202, 205, 206, 207, 211, 213, 214, 217, 226,
227, 229, 234, 235, 304, 308, 309, 367, 370,
382, and 384
AASHTO Test Methods: T 11, T 27, T 84, T 85, T
96, T 166, T 176, T 209, T 210, T 248, T 255, T
269, T 275, T 304, T 308, T 329, T 335, R 47, R
76, and ASTM D 4791
Radiation Safety Nuclear Gauge
EXPERIENCE
Randy Reichert,
Technical Advisor
Mr. Reichert is a Project Manager and Technical Advisor for Ninyo & Moore with in-depth knowledge of mix design development, testing methods, inspection and standards relating to Portland cement concrete (PCC), hot mix asphalt (HMA) pavement production, and placement operations. Randy has extensive experience on state and interstate highway transportation projects. Mr. Reichert is very knowledgeable with all facets of construction of HMA and concrete pavements, slurry seal and polyester concrete maintenance treatments from mix design development, production and placement operations. He has extensive experience monitoring HMA and concrete pavement, slurry seal, and polyester concrete placement operations and ensuring that items inspected and tested comply with the project plans and specifications. Mr. Reichert also has extensive experience in auditing and certifying production plants for State certification.
He was also recognized for his expertise throughout the State of California for his knowledge of construction material production plants. Randy has provided “trouble shooting”, expert opinion, documentation, and guidance to clients that have project claims or disputes regarding HMA and/or PCC materials.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• California Department of Transportation, District 12, Job Mix Formula Reviews (Hot Mix Asphalt) & Mix Design Reviews (Concrete) • City of Hawthorne, On-Call Materials Testing Services • City of Montclair, On-Call Geotechnical, Testing & Inspection Services • City of Fontana Valley Boulevard Sewer Project
• City of Rancho Cucamonga, FY 2021/2022 Local Street Pavement Rehabilitation - Slurry Seal
• Rancho Cucamonga, FY 2021/2022 Local Street Pavement Rehabilitation - Overlay Of Various Streets
• City of Moreno Valley, On-Call Professional Consultant Services • City of La Habra, On-Call Geotechnical Services
• City of La Mirada, On-Call Geotechnical & Inspection Services • City of Anaheim, On-Call Materials Testing, Deputy Inspection & Environmental Engineering
• City of Santa Ana, On-Call Geotechnical Engineering Services • City of Fountain Valley, On-Call Materials Testing Services • Orange County Public Works, On-Call Laboratory Materials Testing Services
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EXPERIENCE
28 Years with N&M
28 Years Total
REGISTRATIONS/
CERTIFICATIONS
ACI Field Testing Technician Grade I
Caltrans Batch Plant
Caltrans Beams
Caltrans Concrete
Caltrans Soils
City of Irvine Asphalt
FAA License, No. 4096119
Fiber Reinforced Polymer FRP Inspector
FRP Qualified Inspector
Radiation (Nuclear Gauge) User Safety
Transportation Worker Identification Credential
(TWIC)
USDOT Hazmat
EXPERIENCE
Jared Recla,
Field Operations Manager
As a Principal Engineer for Ninyo & Moore, Mr. Saiki coordinates and conducts geotechnical evaluations for residential, commercial, and public facilities, including water infrastructure, highways, railroads, airports, public and private buildings, and bridges; performs slope stability analyses, flexible and rigid pavement design, and underground pipeline design; prepares and reviews geotechnical reports; and provides geotechnical design parameters and recommendations for shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures, insitu ground remediation and earthwork; reviews laboratory results, project plans and specifications; Mr. Saiki also provides project coordination and oversees scheduling of field activities, supervises staff-level geologists and engineers, supervises field technicians and special inspectors, reviews project plans and specifications, and reviews laboratory test results for conformance with the project documents, including the Uniform Building Code (UBC), California Building Code (CBC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), State Department of Transportation (Caltrans), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), and the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Greenbook).
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• City of Gardena, Community Aquatic Center and Senior Center • METRO, On-Call Material Testing Verification
• County of Los Angeles, As-Needed Materials Testing, Pavement Mix Design and Inspection Services
• City of Hawthorne, On-Call Materials Testing Services • City of Long Beach, On-Call Materials Testing and Inspection • City of Pasadena, As-Needed Testing Services
• Port of Long Beach, On-Call Materials Testing
• City of Fontana/#22300679/Downtown Parking Structure
• City of Fontana Valley Boulevard Sewer Project
• City of La Habra, On-Call Materials Testing Services
• City of Irvine, Orange County Great Park, On-Call Services • John Wayne, On-Call Testing & Inspection Services
• Orange County Public Works, On-Call Laboratory Materials Testing Services
• Orange County Sanitation District, On-Call Materials Testing Jay Recla | Ninyo & Moore
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CITY OF GARDENA
CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH NV5, Inc
This Agreement is entered into this 10th day of September, 2024, by and between the City of Gardena, a municipal corporation (“City”) and NV5, Inc, a CA Corporation (“Consultant”). Based on the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the Parties hereto agree, as follows.
1. RECITALS. This Agreement is made and entered into with respect to the following facts:
A. Whereas, City is desirous of obtaining the as-needed professional on-call consultant services in the following category or categories:
• General Civil Engineering Design
• Geotechnical Engineering, Geology and Material Testing
B. Whereas, Consultant has represented that it is qualified by virtue of experience, training, education and expertise to accomplish these services; and
C. Whereas, City has determined that the public interest, convenience and necessity require the execution of this Agreement; and
D. Whereas, no official or employee of City has a financial interest, within the provisions of sections 1090-1092 of the California Government Code, in the subject matter of this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions contained herein, the parties hereby agree as follows:
2. TERM OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall commence upon execution and shall continue until September 9, 2027 (3-yr term), with an option to extend for one additional two-year at City’s discretion, unless earlier terminated as provided below.
A. Either party may terminate this Agreement, without cause, by giving thirty (30) days written notice to the other party.
B. City may terminate this Agreement for cause by giving thirty (30) days written notice to Consultant. Lack of funding shall be considered cause for terminating this Agreement.
C. Upon termination, Consultant shall: (1) promptly discontinue all services affected, unless the notice directs otherwise; and (2) promptly deliver to City all data, reports, estimates, summaries, and such other information and materials as may have been accumulated or prepared to date by Consultant in performing the services under this Agreement, whether completed or in Docusign Envelope ID: 5AEE70A7-A1ED-490B-9A9F-20CD27F768A2 Consultant Agreement with NV5, Inc Page 2
progress. Consultant shall be entitled to reasonable compensation for the services it performs up to the date of termination; however, if the Agreement is terminated by City for cause, other than lack of funding, or by Consultant without cause, City shall be entitled to deduct any costs it incurs payment to another consultant for Services, which duplicate Consultant’s Services to date. In the event of termination for other than cause attributable to Consultant, Consultant shall be deemed released for liability for any work assigned but not completed as of the effective date of termination.
3. SERVICES. Consultant agrees to provide the services as specified in the City’s Request for Qualification (“RFQ”), Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (“services”). Unless otherwise specified herein, Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, furnish all facilities, equipment and personnel which may be required for providing the Services pursuant to this Agreement.
4. ADDITIONAL SERVICES. If City determines that additional services are required to be provided by Consultant in addition to the Services set forth above, City shall authorize Consultant to perform such additional services in writing (“Additional Services”). Such Additional Services shall be specifically described and approved by City in writing prior to the performance thereof. Consultant shall be compensated for such Additional Services in accordance with the agreed upon charges therefore as set forth in the written authorization. No compensation shall be paid to Consultant for Additional Services which are not specifically approved by City in writing.
5. CONSULTANT’S PROPOSAL. This Agreement shall include Consultant’s Response to City’s RFQ, also known as the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ), which is incorporated herein as Exhibit B. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms of the proposal and this Agreement, it shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order: (a) The Agreement (b) Exhibit A (c) Exhibit B.
6. PERSONNEL. City has relied upon the professional training and ability of Consultant to perform the services hereunder as a material inducement to enter into this Agreement. Consultant shall provide properly skilled professional and technical personnel to perform all services under this Agreement. In the event that City, in its sole discretion, at any time during the term of this Agreement, desires the removal of any person or persons assigned by Consultant to perform Services pursuant to this Agreement, Consultant shall remove any such person immediately upon receiving notice from City. During the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall provide the services specified in the proposal. Such individual(s) shall not be replaced without the prior written consent of City.
7. PERFORMANCE BY CONSULTANT. Consultant shall maintain or exceed the level of competency presently maintained by other similar practitioners in the State of California, for professional and technical soundness, accuracy and adequacy of all work, advice and material furnished under this Agreement.
8. TIMING OF PERFORMANCE. Time is of the essence with respect to Consultant’s performance of the Services required by this Agreement. Consultant shall diligently Docusign Envelope ID: 5AEE70A7-A1ED-490B-9A9F-20CD27F768A2 Consultant Agreement with NV5, Inc Page 3
and timely pursue and complete the performance of the Services required of it by this Agreement. City, in its sole discretion, may extend the time for performance of any Service.
9. MONITORING OF CONSULTANT. Consultant’s performance of this Agreement shall be continuously monitored by the Public Works Director/City Engineer.
Consultant shall be notified in writing of any deficiency in the performance of this Agreement in a timely manner by the Public Works Director/City Engineer.
Consultant shall have five (5) business days from receipt of the notification to cure any deficiency to the reasonable satisfaction of the Public Works Director/City Engineer. All costs for such corrections shall be borne by Consultant and shall not increase Consultant’s fees due hereunder. Should the Public Works Director/City Engineer determine that Consultant has not performed its obligation as stated in this Agreement in a satisfactory manner, City may terminate this Agreement for cause as specified in Section 2 above.
10.COMPENSATION. Consultant shall be compensated as follows:
A. Amount. City shall compensate Consultant for services rendered pursuant to this Agreement at the rate specified in the attached fee schedule set forth in Exhibit B. Consultant’s total compensation shall be based on each proposal the consultant submits and the City accepts for the services requested on a particular project.
B. Invoices and Payment. Payment by City to Consultant shall be made upon receipt and approval of invoices for Services rendered. For payment to be made, Consultant’s invoice must include an itemization as to the services rendered, date(s) of service, direct and/or subcontract costs and be submitted on an official letterhead or invoice with Consultant’s name, address, and telephone number referenced. City shall review the invoices to determine whether services performed, and documents submitted are consistent with this Agreement. Payment shall be made within forty-five (45) days following receipt of the invoice or City shall provide Consultant with a written statement objecting to the charges and stating the reasons therefor.
Payment by City under this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of defects, even if such defects were known to City at the time of payment.
C. Expenses. Consultant shall not be entitled to any additional compensation for expenses.
11.INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS.
A. Commencement of Work. Consultant shall not commence work under this Agreement until it has obtained City approved insurance. Before beginning work hereunder, during the entire period of this Agreement, for any extensions hereto, and for periods after the end of this Agreement as may be indicated below, Consultant must have and maintain in place all of the insurance coverages required in this Section. Consultant’s insurance shall Docusign Envelope ID: 5AEE70A7-A1ED-490B-9A9F-20CD27F768A2 Consultant Agreement with NV5, Inc Page 4
comply with all items specified by this Agreement. Any subcontractors shall be subject to all the requirements of this Section and Consultant shall be responsible to obtain evidence of insurance from each subcontractor and provide it to City before the subcontractor commences work. Alternatively, Consultant’s insurance may cover all subcontractors.
B. Insurance Company Requirements. All insurance policies used to satisfy the requirements imposed hereunder shall be issued by insurers admitted to do business in the State of California. Insurers shall have a current Best’s rating of not less than A-:VII, unless otherwise approved by City.
C. Coverages, Limits and Policy Requirements. Consultant shall maintain the types of coverages and limits indicated below:
1. Commercial General Liability Insurance – a policy for occurrence coverage for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage, with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Form CG 00 01, with no special limitations affecting City. The limit for all coverage under this policy shall be no less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence.
2. Commercial Auto Liability Insurance – a policy including all coverages provided by and to the extent afforded by Insurance Services Office form CA 0001, including Symbol 1 (any auto) with no special limitations affecting City. The limit for bodily injury and property damage liability shall be no less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per accident.
3. Worker’s Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance – a policy which meets all statutory benefit requirements of the Labor Code, or other applicable law, of the State of California. The minimum coverage limits for said insurance shall be no less than one million dollars per claim. The policy shall be issued by an insurance company which is admitted to do business in the State of California and shall contain a clause that the policy may not be canceled without thirty (30) days prior written notice, return receipt requested, is mailed to City.
4. Professional Errors & Omissions (“E&O”) – a policy with minimum limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00), combined single limits, per occurrence and aggregate. Architects’ and engineers’ coverage shall be endorsed to include contractual liability.
If the policy is written as a “claims made” policy, the retro date shall be prior to the start of the contract work. Consultant shall obtain and maintain, said E&O liability insurance during the life of this Agreement and for three years after completion of the work hereunder. This policy shall be issued by an insurance company which is admitted to do business in the State of California.
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5. Policy Requirements. The policies set forth above shall comply with the following, as evidenced by the policies or endorsements to the policies:
a. Additional insureds: “The City Gardena and its elected and appointed boards, officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers are additional insureds with respect to: liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Consultant pursuant to its contract with the City; products and completed operations of the Consultant; premises owned, occupied or used by the Consultant; automobiles owned, leased, hired, or borrowed by the Consultant.”
b. Notice: “Said policy shall not terminate, be suspended, or voided, nor shall it be cancelled, nor the coverage or limits reduced, until thirty (30) days after written notice is given to City.” c. Other insurance: “The Consultant’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City of Gardena, its officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers. Any other insurance maintained by the City of Gardena shall be excess and not contributing with the insurance provided by this policy.” d. Any failure to comply with the reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to the City of Gardena, its officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers. e. The Consultant’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer’s liability.
D. Additional Requirements. The procuring of such required policies of insurance shall not be construed to limit Consultant’s liability hereunder nor to fulfill the indemnification provisions and requirements of this Agreement.
There shall be no recourse against City for payment of premiums or other amounts with respect thereto. City shall notify Consultant in writing of changes in the insurance requirements. If Consultant does not deposit copies of acceptable insurance policies or endorsements with City incorporating such changes within sixty (60) days of receipt of such notice, Consultant shall be deemed in default hereunder.
E. Deductibles. Any deductible or self-insured retentions over $25,000 per occurrence must be declared to and approved by City. Any deductible exceeding an amount acceptable to City shall be subject to the following changes: either the insurer shall eliminate or reduce such deductibles or selfinsured retentions with respect to City, its officers, employees, agents and volunteers (with additional premium, if any, to be paid by Consultant); or Consultant shall provide satisfactory financial guarantee for payment of Docusign Envelope ID: 5AEE70A7-A1ED-490B-9A9F-20CD27F768A2 Consultant Agreement with NV5, Inc Page 6
losses and related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses.
F. Verification of Compliance. Consultant shall furnish City with original policies or certificates and endorsements effecting coverage required by this Agreement. The endorsements are to be signed by a person authorized by the insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. All endorsements are to be received and approved by City before work commences. Not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration date of any policy of insurance required by this Agreement, Consultant shall deliver to City a binder or certificate of insurance with respect to each renewal policy, bearing a notation evidencing payment of the premium therefor, or accompanied by other proof of payment satisfactory to City. Consultant shall provide full copies of any requested policies to City within three (3) days of any such request by City.
G. Termination for Lack of Required Coverage. If Consultant, for any reason, fails to have in place, at all times during the term of this Agreement, including any extension hereto, all required insurance and coverage, City may immediately obtain such coverage at Consultant’s expense and/or terminate this Agreement.
H. Non-Limiting. Nothing in this Section shall be construed as limiting in any way, the indemnification provision contained in this Agreement, or the extent to which Consultant may be held responsible for payments of damages to persons or property.
12.INDEMNIFICATION. Consultant agrees to defend, indemnify, hold free and harmless the City, its elected officials, officers, agents, employees and volunteers, at Consultant’s sole expense, from and against any and all claims, actions, suits or other legal proceedings brought against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents, employees and volunteers arising out of the performance of the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, of the work undertaken pursuant to this Agreement. The defense obligation provided for hereunder shall apply without any advance showing of negligence or wrongdoing by the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subconsultants, but shall be required whenever any claim, action, complaint, or suit asserts as its basis the negligence, errors, omissions or misconduct of the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subconsultants, and/or whenever any claim, action, complaint or suit asserts liability against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents, employees and volunteers based upon the work performed by the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subconsultants under this Agreement, whether or not the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subconsultants are specifically named or otherwise asserted to be liable.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Consultant shall not be liable for the defense or indemnification of the City for claims, actions, complaints or suits arising out of the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent Consultant’s services are subject to Civil Code Section 2782.8, the above indemnity and defense shall be limited to the extend required by Civil Code Section 2782.8, to claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, Docusign Envelope ID: 5AEE70A7-A1ED-490B-9A9F-20CD27F768A2 Consultant Agreement with NV5, Inc Page 7
recklessness, or misconduct of Consultant. This provision shall supersede and replace all other indemnity provisions contained either in the City’s specifications or Consultant’s Proposal, which shall be of no force and effect.
13.COOPERATION. In the event any claim or action is brought against City relating to Consultant’s performance or services rendered under this Agreement, Consultant shall render any reasonable assistance and cooperation which City might require.
14.INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. Consultant is and shall be acting at all times as an independent contractor and not as an employee of City. Consultant shall have no power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of City or otherwise act on behalf of City as an agent. Neither City nor any of its agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of Consultant’s employees, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall not, at any time, or in any manner, represent that it or any of its agents or employees are in any manner agents or employees of City.
Consultant shall secure, at its sole expense, and be responsible for any and all payment of Income Tax, Social Security, State Disability Insurance Compensation, Unemployment Compensation, and other payroll deductions for Consultant and its officers, agents, and employees, and all business licenses, if any are required, in connection with the services to be performed hereunder. Consultant shall indemnify and hold City harmless from any and all taxes, assessments, penalties, and interest asserted against City by reason of the independent contractor relationship created by this Agreement. Consultant further agrees to indemnify and hold City harmless from any failure of Consultant to comply with the applicable worker’s compensation laws. City shall have the right to offset against the amount of any fees due to Consultant under this Agreement any amount due to City from Consultant as a result of Consultant’s failure to promptly pay to City any reimbursement or indemnification arising under this paragraph.
15.PERS ELIGIBILITY INDEMNIFICATION. In the event that Consultant or any employee, agent, or subcontractor of Consultant providing services under this Agreement claims or is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of the City, Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for the payment of any employee and/or employer contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or subcontractors, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions, which would otherwise be the responsibility of City.
Notwithstanding any other agency, state or federal policy, rule, regulation, law or ordinance to the contrary, Consultant and any of its employees, agents, and subcontractors providing service under this Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby agree to waive any claims to, any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by City, including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in PERS as an employee of City and entitlement to any contribution to be paid by City for employer contribution and/or employee contributions for PERS benefits.
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16.NON-LIABILITY OF CITY. No official, employee, agent or volunteer of City shall be personally liable for any default or liability under this Agreement.
17.OWNERSHIP OF WORK PRODUCT. All documents or other information created, developed, or received by Consultant shall, for purposes of copyright law, be deemed works made for hire for City by Consultant as City employee(s) for hire and shall be the sole property of City. Consultant shall provide City with copies of these items upon demand, and in any event, upon termination or expiration of this Agreement.
18.CONFIDENTIALITY CLAUSE. Consultant acknowledges that some of the material and information that may come into its possession or knowledge in connection with this Agreement or its performance may consist of information that is exempt from disclosure to the public or other unauthorized persons under either state or federal (“Confidential Information”). Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to, names, addresses, Social Security numbers, e-mail addresses, telephone numbers, financial profiles, credit card information, driver's license numbers, medical data, law enforcement records, agency source code or object code, agency security data, or information identifiable to an individual that relates to any of these types of information. Consultant agrees to hold Confidential Information in strictest confidence and not to make use of Confidential Information for any purpose other than the performance of this Agreement, to release it only to authorized employees or Sub-consultants requiring such information for the purposes of carrying out this Agreement, and not to release, divulge, publish, transfer, sell, disclose, or otherwise make the information known to any other party without City's express written consent or as provided by law. Consultant agrees to release such information or material only to employees or Sub-consultants who have signed a nondisclosure agreement, the terms of which have been previously approved by City. Consultant agrees to implement physical, electronic, and managerial safeguards to prevent unauthorized access to Confidential Information.
"Personal information" including, but not limited to, "Protected Health Information" (PHI) under Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA), individuals' names, addresses, phone numbers, birth dates, and social security numbers collected, used, or acquired in connection with this Agreement shall be protected against unauthorized use, disclosure, modification or loss.
HIPAA establishes national minimum standards for the use and disclosure of certain health information. The Consultant must comply with all HIPAA requirements and rules when determined applicable by the City. If City determines that (1) City is a "covered entity" under HIPAA, and that (2) Consultant will perform "business associate" services and activities covered under HIPAA, then at City's request, Consultant agrees to execute City's Agreement in compliance with HIPAA.
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publish, transfer, sell or otherwise make known to unauthorized persons personal information without the express written consent of the City or as otherwise required by law.
Any breach of this provision may result in termination of the Agreement and demand for return of all personal information. Moreover, Consultant will indemnify and hold the City harmless from and against all losses and damages resulting from any unauthorized or improper disclosure, dissemination or use of the information as a result, in whole or in part, of Consultant’s action or inaction.
19.NONUSE OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF THIRD PARTIES. Contractor shall not use, disclose or copy any intellectual property of any third parties in connection with work carried out under this Agreement, except for intellectual property for which Contractor has a license. Contractor shall indemnify and hold City harmless against all claims raised against City based upon allegations that Contractor has wrongfully used intellectual property of others in performing work for City, or that City has wrongfully used intellectual property developed by Contractor pursuant to this Agreement.
20.WAIVER OR BREACH. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be deemed, or shall constitute, a waiver of any other provision, whether or not similar, nor shall any such waiver constitute a continuing or subsequent waiver of the same provision. No waiver shall be binding, unless executed in writing by the party making the waiver.
21.COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. Consultant warrants that it shall perform the services required by this Agreement in compliance with all applicable Federal and California employment laws, including, but not limited to, those laws related to minimum hours and wages; occupational health and safety; fair employment and employment practices; workers’ compensation insurance and safety in employment; and all other Federal, State and local laws and ordinances applicable to the services required under this Agreement. Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless City from and against all claims, demands, payments, suits, actions, proceedings, and judgments of every nature and description including attorneys’ fees and costs, presented, brought, or recovered against City for, or on account of any liability under any of the above-mentioned laws, which may be incurred by reason of Consultant’s performance under this Agreement.
22.CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND REPORTING. Consultant shall at all times avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest in the performance of this Agreement. If required, Consultant shall comply with the City’s Conflict of Interest reporting requirements. Consultant understands that pursuant to Gardena Municipal Code sections 2.24.020H and 2.24.025G, it is forbidden to make any contribution to a candidate or committee of a candidate for a municipal office of the City, or to an officeholder, until the completion of services to be performed under this Agreement.
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based upon race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, age, handicap, national origin, or ancestry, in activity pursuant to this Agreement.
24.FORCE MAJEURE. Consultant shall not be in default for failing to perform in accordance with the terms of this Agreement if such failure arises out of causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of Consultant.
25. ASSIGNMENT. Consultant shall not assign or subcontract any of its obligations pursuant to this Agreement, nor any part thereof, except for any monies due the Consultant, without the prior written consent of City. Such consent by City shall not be unreasonably withheld. Consultant shall be fully responsible to City for all work performed by assignees or subcontractors.
26. NOTICES. Whenever it shall be necessary for either party to serve notice on the other respecting this Agreement, such notice shall be in writing and shall be given by personal service upon the party to be notified, or by deposit of the same in the custody of the United States Postal Service, postage prepaid, addressed to the party to be notified as follows:
To City: City of Gardena
1700 West 162nd Street
Gardena, California 90247
Attn: Allan Rigg
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
To Consultant: NV5, Inc
133 Technology Drive, Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92618
Attn: Jeffrey Cooper
Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer
Notices shall be deemed to have been served upon the date of personal service or three (3) working days after the same has been deposited in the United States Postal Service.
27.LICENSED STATUS. Consultant shall, at all times during the term of this Agreement, have in full force and effect, all licenses required of it by law, including, but not limited to, a City Business License.
28.FAMILIARITY WITH WORK. By executing this Agreement, Consultant warrants that: (1) it has investigated the work to be performed; (2) it has investigated the site of the work and is aware of all conditions there; and (3) it understands the difficulties and restrictions of the work under this Agreement. Should Consultant discover any conditions materially differing from those inherent in the work or as represented by City, it shall immediately inform City and shall not proceed, except at Consultant’s own risk, until written instructions are received from City.
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that this Agreement and all reports, documents, information and data, including, but not limited to, computer tapes, discs or files furnished or prepared by Consultant, or any of its subcontractors, pursuant to this Agreement and provided to City may be subject to public disclosure as required by the California Public Records Act (California Government Code section 7920.000 et seq.). Exceptions to public disclosure may be those documents or information that qualify as trade secrets, as that term is defined in the California Government Code section 7924.510, and of which Consultant informs City of such trade secret. The City will endeavor to maintain as confidential all information obtained by it that is designated as a trade secret. The City shall not, in any way, be liable or responsible for the disclosure of any trade secret including, without limitation, those records so marked if disclosure is deemed to be required by law or by order of the Court.
30.MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS. Consultant shall maintain for a minimum of three (3) years from the completion date of the Services under this Agreement, the following records:
A. All accounts and records, including personnel, property and financial, adequate to identify and account for all costs pertaining to this Agreement and assume proper accounting for all funds;
B. Records which establish that Consultant and all subcontractors who render Services under this Agreement are in full compliance with the requirements of this Agreement and all federal, state and local laws and regulations; C. Any additional records deemed necessary by City to assume verification of full compliance with this Agreement.
D. The aforementioned records shall be made available to City or any authorized representative thereof upon request for audit.
31.BINDING EFFECT. This Agreement shall be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the parties hereto.
32.GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be interpreted and construed according to the laws of the State of California. Any action commenced about this Agreement shall be filed in the appropriate branch of the Los Angeles County Municipal or Superior Court.
33.SECTION HEADINGS. The Section headings used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall have no binding effect.
34.AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement.
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attorney’s fees and court costs from the opposing party.
36.PREPARATION OF AGREEMENT. Each party acknowledges that it has had an adequate opportunity to review each and every provision in this Agreement and to submit the same to counsel and other consultants for review and comment and that the parties jointly drafted this Agreement. No provision of this Agreement or any Assignment shall be construed more strictly against one party than the other party by reason that one or the other party proposed, drafted or modified such provision or any other existing or proposed provision.
37.SEVERABILITY. If any term or portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
38.ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains the entire understanding between City and Consultant. Any prior agreement, promises, negotiations or representations not expressly set forth herein are of no force or effect. Subsequent modifications to this Agreement shall be effective only if in writing and signed by both parties. This Agreement may be signed by the parties hereto in separate counterparts, including both counterparts that are executed on paper and counterparts that are in the form of electronic signatures. Electronic signatures include facsimile or email electronic signatures. Each executed counterpart shall be deemed an original. All counterparts, taken together, constitute the executed Agreement. If any term, condition or covenant of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall be valid and binding.
39.ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE. The parties hereby acknowledge and agree that electronic records and electronic signatures, as well as facsimile signatures, used in connection with the execution of this Agreement and electronic signatures, facsimile signatures or signatures transmitted by electronic mail in so-called pdf format shall be legal and binding and shall have the same full force and effect as if a paper original of this Agreement had been delivered and had been signed using a handwritten signature. City and Consultant (i) agree that an electronic signature, whether digital or encrypted, of a party to this Agreement is intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as a manual signature, (ii) intend to be bound by the signatures (whether original, faxed or electronic) on any document sent or delivered by facsimile or, electronic mail, or other electronic means, (iii) are aware that the other party will reply on such signatures, and (iv) hereby waive any defenses to the enforcement of the terms of this Agreement based on the foregoing forms of signature. If this Agreement has been executed by electronic signature, all parties executing this document are expressly consenting under the United States Federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act of 2000 ("E-SIGN") and California Uniform Electronic Transactions Act ("UETA")(Cal. Civ. Code § 1633.1, et seq.), that a signature by fax, email or other electronic means shall constitute an Electronic Signature to an Electronic Record under both E-SIGN and UETA with respect to this specific transaction.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City and Consultant have executed this Agreement as of the date first hereinabove set forth.
CITY OF GARDENA CONSULTANT – NV5, Inc
________________________________ _________________________________ Tasha Cerda, Mayor Name
ATTEST:
Sign:_____________________________
Title:
________________________________
Mina Semenza, City Clerk _________________________________ Name
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sign:_____________________________
Title:
Carmen Vasquez, City Attorney
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Executive Vice President, COO
Secretary
MaryJo O'Brien
Exhibit A
Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
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CITY OF GARDENA
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
FOR
GENERAL CIVIL ENGINEERING DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT & INSPCTION, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING,
ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE,
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING/GEOLOGY AND MATERIAL
TESTING, AND STAFF AUGMENTATION
ON‐CALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES:
MAY 2024
Memoranda:
Qualifications Due: Thursday, June 13, 2024, 2:00 p.m. PST.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS…………………….…………………….. 1 SECTION II SCOPE OF SERVICES/SCOPE OF WORK………………………………….………………… 3 SECTION III SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS…………………………………………………….……………. 7 SECTION IV FEE SCHEDULE………………………………………………………………………..…..…………. 8 SECTION V SELECTION/EVALUATION CRITERIA…………………………………………….………….. 8 SECTION VI GENERAL CONDITIONS……………………………………………………………..……….….. 9 SECTION VII AGREEMENT AND INSURANCE……………………………………………………......….... 9 SECTION VIII APPENDIX “A” Gardena Standard Professional Services Agreement…………….……………… 10 Docusign Envelope ID: 5AEE70A7-A1ED-490B-9A9F-20CD27F768A2 1 | Page
SECTION I
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
On-Call Professional Engineering, Architecture, and/or Landscape Architecture Services NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Gardena is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from professional engineering, architecture, and/or landscape architecture consulting firms to provide on-call services related to our Public Works Capital Improvement Program and General Engineering. The work will be assigned on an as-needed basis for various projects in the City.
The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) provides information on the City of Gardena, the required scope of services, the consultant selection process, and the minimum information that must be included in the RFQ response. Proposals will be evaluated based on the overall best value to the City, considering factors such as quality, service, price, and any other criteria outlined herein, including but not limited to, the proposer's ability to meet the requirements, qualifications, and competencies set forth in the RFQ.
The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) can be obtained at http://www.cityofgardena.org/rfps/ Questions regarding this RFQ shall be directed to Kevin Kwak at (310) 217-9643 or [email protected].
BACKGROUND
The City of Gardena is located in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County, California, and was incorporated on September 11, 1930, as a general law city. It operates under the Council-Manager form of government. The population is approximately 62,000, occupying approximately six (6) square miles. It is primarily built-out, with a few remaining undeveloped parcels and a 9.4-acre wetland preserve, Gardena Willows Wetland Preserve. Gardena is bordered by the cities of Torrance, Hawthorne, Carson, Los Angeles (L.A.), and the County of Los Angeles, including their unincorporated areas.
The Gardena roadways are divided into three (3) major street classifications: Arterial (26.8 Centerline miles), Collector (28.7 centerline miles), and Local (57.5 centerline miles). Combined, the entire network consists of 113 centerline miles of streets with a weighted average PCI of 81.
The existing city-owned wastewater collection system comprises approximately 89 miles of gravity collection system pipes ranging from 6 to 12 inches, approximately 2,080 manholes, and one lift station and its associated force main. The collection system pipes within the City discharge to the LACSD interceptor at over 100 locations.
The existing stormwater collection system consists of approximately 29 miles of gravity pipe system (City SD = 12 miles & LA County SD = 17 miles) and 795 total catch basins (City CB = 216 & LA County CB = 579).
The collection system pipes within the City primarily discharge to the Dominguez Channel.
Lastly, note that Gardena’s water system is operated and maintained by Golden State Water.
The City has six (6) parks with community buildings, two gymnasiums, and a parkette. Additionally, the Gardena Wetland Preserve is situated next to Johnson Park. The City is currently constructing a new pool and senior center community center. Furthermore, the newly acquired Chase Bank Building on Rosecrans Docusign Envelope ID: 5AEE70A7-A1ED-490B-9A9F-20CD27F768A2 2 | Page
Boulevard is slated to become a new Community Center, and Mas Fukai Park is in the construction document phase for improvements.
SUBMITTAL DEADLINE
Complete proposal/Statement of Qualification must be submitted no later than Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. PST. Three (3) hard copies and one complete PDF copy (on CD or memory stick) shall be address to:
City of Gardena
Public Works Department
1717 West 162nd Street
Gardena, CA 90247-3778
Attn: Kevin Kwak, Assistant Public Works Director
The City currently anticipates conducting the selection process according to the following schedule, which is subject to revision. The City reserves the right to modify the schedule as needed.
May 9, 2024 RFQ Released
June 3, 2024 RFI Deadline
June 13, 2024 Proposal/SOQ Deadline
July 9, 2024 Staff Short List Selection
July 23, 2024 City Council Review/Approval
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SECTION II
SCOPE OF SERVICES/SCOPE OF WORK
The City of Gardena would like the selected firms to provide professional on-call engineering, architecture, and/or landscape architecture services (including Construction Documents, PS&E, technical memoranda, research studies, plan checks, testing, etc.) for City projects to support the Public Works Department. The City intends to select between three and five (3-5) consultants for each respective service category, with the exception of only one or two consultants for Geotechnical Engineering/Geology/Material testing.
However, the actual number of consultants selected may be subject to change based on the number of responses and qualifications.
The award agreements are to provide on-call services for a period of three (3) years. The agreements may be renewed at the City’s discretion for up to two (2) additional years, subject to satisfactory performance during the initial three-year term. The initial three-year term is anticipated to commence in September 2024 and end in September 2027. The City encourages firms to submit qualifications for any or all parts of the key services listed below to be eligible for placement on the qualified on-call/as-needed list for each service category separately.
At the City’s discretion, selected firms will be assigned projects based on their qualifications in relation to the project(s) scope of work, or requested to submit a proposal, on an as-needed basis for various projects in the city. The City does not guarantee that successful firms will be provided with any projects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Only those consultants with verifiable experience related to the services requested in this solicitation will be considered during the evaluation process. Consultant staff assigned to execute the scope of services must have relevant experience in providing the necessary services as described in the scope. All personnel assigned to the work must possess appropriate certification or registration as required by state and local agencies.
SCOPE OF WORK
Selected firms will report to and operate under the direction of the City of Gardena Public Works staff to provide professional engineering, architecture, and/or landscape architecture services to the City. In general, the selected consultants will be expected to provide services and staffing for the following categories:
• General Civil Engineering Design
• Construction Management and Inspection
• Traffic Engineering
• Architecture and Landscape Architecture
• Geotechnical Engineering, Geology and Material Testing • Staff Augmentation
Consultants may submit qualifications for one or more of the service categories requested; however, separate proposals and letter of transmittals must be submitted for each category.
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GENERAL CIVIL ENGINEERING DESIGN
Provide complete design services for Capital Improvement Program projects. Example services include, but not limited to:
• Plan preparation for street improvements, repair, rehabilitation, or other related street improvements.
• Plan preparation for storm drain and sewer improvements, upgrades, modifications, extensions, repair, or rehabilitation.
• Preparation of hydrology and hydraulic analysis and reports. • Preparation of WQMP’s, SWPPP’s or related NDPES documents/reports. • Geotechnic engineering and material testing as needed. • Preparation of project technical provisions.
• Preparation of detailed cost estimates.
• Perform mapping and prepare legal descriptions for right of way acquisitions, easements, etc. • Provide design and construction surveys.
• Provide construction assistance.
• Coordination with, and approvals from other permitting agencies and utility companies.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION
Provide complete construction management and inspection services for CIP, including park renovations, and facility construction/ modifications/ modernizations. Including, but not limited to:
• Coordinate and lead project construction meetings.
• Lead all meetings during the construction from pre-construction to final closeout. • Provide and maintain project files/documents per City template. • Provide and supervise construction observations/inspections for CIP projects such as streets, sewer, storm drain, parks and facilities.
• Provide construction inspection services in grading, street improvements, drainage, SWPPP/erosion control, paving, sewer, water, and franchise utilities. • Provide public contract administration (i.e. CCO, Daily logs/report, Weekley Statements, Notices, labor compliance/enforcement).
• Provide utility company coordination.
• Provide labor compliance/enforcement as needed.
• Assure contractor to maintain a set of as-built plans. • Schedule the final walk-through inspections and prepare a “punch-list”. • Collect and review the Certified Payrolls as needed.
• Assume contractor to obtain all necessary permits.
• Provide constructability review, quantity take-off and cost estimates as needed.
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
Provide traffic design engineering and/or study/analysis services for signal and signing, striping, grant writing, and all related services, including but not limited to:
• Improvements associated with traffic signal design.
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• Preparation of signing, striping, signal modifications, detour, and traffic control design • Preparation of special traffic studies
• Conducting signal synchronization studies (before and after synchronization travel time), utilizing HCM method for LOS, as well as Los Angeles County standards.
ARCHITECTURE AND/OR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Provide architecture and/or landscape architecture professionally services for public facilities. Including, but not limited to:
• Provide conceptual design, master plan, feasibilities study and envelope evaluations. • Renovation and/or expansion of existing public facilities. • Preparation of landscape/planting plans and irrigation. • Parking lot and hardscapes improvements.
• Playground layout and play structure design/upgrade.
• Preparation of project special provisions and technical specifications • Provide cost estimates.
• Provide constructability review and construction support.
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING, GEOLOGY AND MATERIAL TESTING
Provide complete design, construction, or assistance services for City improvement projects and/or investigations. Services include, but are not limited to:
• Complete soils investigation and preparation of Geotechnical Engineering reports and studies, such as pavement design, grading requirements, retaining wall parameters, slope stability analysis, sinkhole/voids investigation and analysis, etc. • Laboratory work related to all aspects of Geotechnical Engineering. • Provide construction inspection for items such as asphalt concrete, aggregate base, and concrete placement during construction, grading excavation, and backfill. • Provide testing services such as field compaction and laboratory testing of soils, aggregates, asphalt, and concrete.
STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES (Firms may submit only for positions or service they provide.) Provide qualified and available personnel to provide professional staff augmentation services and/or backfill various positions and classifications within the Engineering Division on short notice. Positions include but are not limited to: Engineer(s), Permit Technician(s), and Inspector(s) and perform duties as an “Acting” City representative. Positions may require personnel reporting to City offices.
Immediately the City plans to augment one (1) Associate, Civil, or Senior Civil Engineer based on the qualification and best fit for the City. Other categories of augmentation services are not currently needed, however will be requested as needed.
Sample duties include, but not limited to:
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o Able to work minimum 20 hours per week or more. The City is open to accepting fulltime services as well. o Perform mathematical computations and estimates.
o Simultaneously handle several tasks and continue to reestablish priorities. o Communicate clearly and concisely with others, orally and in writing. o Ability to establish and maintain effective team relationships with all internal and external customers.
o Able to operate Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
o Able to perform in indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to the elements. o May be required to pass a security/background check and a drug test prior before providing any services to the City.
o Must maintain a valid California Drive License.
o You may be required to work more than 40 hours a week and/or work irregular hours, particularly during emergency situations.
o Typical working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 9/80 schedule from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
o Civil and Senior Engineer positions require a California Professional Civil Engineering license.
o May be required to arrange for the City to interview a candidate, at the Consultant’s expense, for a period of up to one (1) hour.
Typical Responsibilities – The staff will be under general direction of Engineering Division Manager, performing and overseeing various CIP projects from preliminary design to final construction. Examples of duties and responsibilities are as follow:
o Prepares RFP/RFQ for design and Construction Management and Inspection (CMI) services.
o Prepares and/or oversees design Plans, Specifications, & Estimates (PS&E). o Prepares and leads project bid processing, writes council agenda report, and executes contract.
o Oversees CMI services.
o Prepares Caltrans required submittals and coordinates review process (i.e. PES, E76 o and Contract award packages).
o Performs minor drafting, computing, and checking field operations as related to the layout and construction of pavement, curbs, gutters, sidewalk, traffic, utilities and other CIP.
o Performs LA Metro required project reporting, reimbursement process, etc. o Interprets and applies GREENBOOK, Caltrans Standards, City Standards, and other laws and regulations relating to CIP projects.
• Provide Permit Technicians to assist public at Engineering public counter (Not required to identify personnel at this time).
• Provide Construction Inspection services (Not required to identify personnel at this time), such as:
o CIP projects such as street rehabilitation; sewer or storm drain improvements, facility modifications and improvements; park rehabilitation and improvements. o Private development including paving, utilities, sewer, storm drains, paving, etc. o Repairs and improvements by private utility companies.
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SECTION III
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
The Proposal package shall be organized and presented in a neat and logical format relevant to the services requested. Submittals shall be clear, accurate, concise, and comprehensive. There is no page limitation, however, excessive, or irrelevant material will not be favorably received.
The Proposal should be in the order below and include the following:
• Cover
• Cover Letter
o Clearly indicate the on-call service category.
o Express why Consultant is interested in the RFQ.
o Include contact information for the person responsible for the Proposal and who will be the point of contract for the City.
o Include any unique attributes or distinguishing characteristics which would be of value to the City.
o State if any addendums have been received and include in the Proposal. o Statement regarding acceptance of Agreement and insurance requirements. o Letter shall be signed by an officer of the firm who is authorized to bind the firm to the contract. Include a statement to this effect.
• Firm Qualifications and Experience
o Describe firm’s background and experience.
o Describe your firm’s strengths.
o State how your firm produces deliverables free of errors and how you will address erros if they occur.
o Include experience and technical competence of subconsultants. o Familiarity of regional grants/competitive funds (SBCCOG & LA Metro) • Key Personnel and Experience
o Experience and history performing directly for local agencies within the last five years. o Include subconsultants if any.
• Organization Chart
• Similar Projects/Services
o Brief description of the project scope, personnel involved and their roles, plus agency and contact information of agency Project Manager/Engineer. o Projects that the firm was the prime consultant and responsible for management of any subconsultants.
• References
o Current contact information related to projects completed within the last five years. • Fee Schedule
• Resumes
Note: All licensed professionals in 'responsible charge' working on City projects (Engineers, Architects, Landscape Architects, and/or Surveyors) are required to disclose all disciplinary actions against them, including any future actions. Please provide a copy of any disciplinary actions with the proposal submission. Additionally, provide a statement if there are no disciplinary actions.
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SECTION IV
FEE SCHEDULE
A fee schedule should be included in the Proposal. This schedule should comprise a comprehensive list of positions and labor rates for all services provided by the prime consultant and all subconsultants. Rates should cover all necessary resources, including labor, equipment, materials, incidental reports, transportation, etc. Any percentage markup of subconsultant invoices shall be specified.
The fee schedule should remain fixed throughout the initial term of the Agreement unless formally amended by the City Council. Adjustment of the fee schedule can be negotiated if the City renews the Agreement.
The City is subject to prevailing wage laws, which apply to professional service providers and their subconsultants for whom the Department of Industrial Relations has established a wage determination.
This includes, but is not limited to, Field Soils Materials Testers, Operating Engineers, Surveyors, and Building/Construction and Specialty Inspectors.
Prevailing wage requirements apply when a Consultant and/or Consultant Team is awarded a contract for a specific project, which is designated by the issuance of a City Purchase Order.
SECTION V
SELECTION/EVALUATION CRITERIA
The Proposals will be evaluated by City of Gardena Public Works Department staff. The evaluation criteria will include:
• Presentation, completeness, clarity, organization, and conformance to the RFQ content. • Project Manager’s experience related to the City’s requirements and needs. • Familiarity/Experience related to the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG), Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), and Caltrans project programs, funding opportunities, grant writing, and their requirements. • Qualifications and resumes of staff members, subconsultants, and organization chart. • Similarity of the firm’s referenced projects completed within the last five years to the City’s expected projects.
• Availability and depth of staff and resources to deliver quality products on schedule, including work on short notice and under time constraints.
• References.
• Fee schedule.
During the evaluation period, the City may conduct negotiations with the most qualified consultants.
However, consultants should note that an award may be made without negotiations or discussions.
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SECTION VI
GENERAL CONDITIONS
By submitting a Proposal, the Consultant represents that they have thoroughly examined and become familiar with the requirements of this RFQ and are capable of performing quality work to achieve the objectives of the City.
The City reserves the right to withdraw the RFQ at any time without prior notice. The City makes no representations that any Agreement will be awarded to any Consultant responding to this RFQ. The City reserves the right to extend the deadline for Proposals, postpone reviewing the Proposals for its own convenience, reject any and all Proposals without indicating any reasons for such rejections, and negotiate with any qualified consultant. The City does not guarantee that successful firms will be provided with any projects.
The successful consultant(s) and sub-consultants are required to obtain and maintain a City of Gardena business license and insurance. The license and insurance shall be maintained for the duration of the Agreement. A current business license is not a prerequisite for submittal of the qualifications.
The City is not liable for any costs incurred by the Proposers before entering into a formal agreement.
Costs for developing the Proposal or any other such expenses incurred by the Proposer in responding to this RFQ and entirely the responsibility of the Proposer and shall not be reimbursed by the City.
The City is not responsible for Proposals which are delinquent, lost, incorrectly marked, sent to the wrong address, or sent by mail or courier service and not signed for by the City.
SECTION VII
AGREEMENT AND INSURANCE
The City’s standard Professional Services Agreement is included in Appendix A. The Consultant will be expected to enter into the Agreement without substantive changes. Any changes will require approval by the City Attorney. If there are any exceptions or if there are no exceptions, a statement to the effect shall be included in the proposal as well.
The City’s standard insurance requirements are included as part of the standard Professional Services Agreement included in Appendix A. The consultant shall procure and maintain throughout the duration of this Agreement.
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SECTION VIII
APPENDIX “A”
Gardena Standard Professional Services Agreement
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CITY OF GARDENA
CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH XYZ
This Agreement is entered into this day of , 2024,
by and between the City of Gardena, a municipal corporation (“City”) and XYZ, a [state] [type of entity] (“Consultant”). Based on the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the Parties hereto agree, as follows.
1. RECITALS. This Agreement is made and entered into with respect to the following facts:
A. Whereas, City is desirous of obtaining the as-needed professional on-call consultant services in the following category or categories:
• General Civil Engineering Design
• Construction Management and Inspection
• Traffic Engineering
• Architecture and Landscape Architecture
• Geotechnical Engineering, Geology and Material Testing • Staff Augmentation
B. Whereas, Consultant has represented that it is qualified by virtue of experience, training, education and expertise to accomplish these services; and
C. Whereas, City has determined that the public interest, convenience and necessity require the execution of this Agreement; and
D. Whereas, no official or employee of City has a financial interest, within the provisions of sections 1090-1092 of the California Government Code, in the subject matter of this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions contained herein, the parties hereby agree as follows:
2. TERM OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall commence upon execution and shall continue until completion, unless earlier terminated as provided below.
A. Either party may terminate this Agreement, without cause, by giving thirty (30) days written notice to the other party.
B. City may terminate this Agreement for cause by giving thirty (30) days written notice to Consultant. Lack of funding shall be considered cause for terminating this Agreement.
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all data, reports, estimates, summaries, and such other information and materials as may have been accumulated or prepared to date by Consultant in performing the services under this Agreement, whether completed or in progress. Consultant shall be entitled to reasonable compensation for the services it performs up to the date of termination; however, if the Agreement is terminated by City for cause, other than lack of funding, or by Consultant without cause, City shall be entitled to deduct any costs it incurs payment to another consultant for Services, which duplicate Consultant’s Services to date. In the event of termination for other than cause attributable to Consultant, Consultant shall be deemed released for liability for any work assigned but not completed as of the effective date of termination.
3. SERVICES. Consultant agrees to provide the services as specified in the City’s Request for Proposal (RFP), Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (“services”). Unless otherwise specified herein, Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, furnish all facilities, equipment and personnel which may be required for providing the Services pursuant to this Agreement.
4. ADDITIONAL SERVICES. If City determines that additional services are required to be provided by Consultant in addition to the Services set forth above, City shall authorize Consultant to perform such additional services in writing (“Additional Services”). Such Additional Services shall be specifically described and approved by City in writing prior to the performance thereof. Consultant shall be compensated for such Additional Services in accordance with the agreed upon charges therefore as set forth in the written authorization. No compensation shall be paid to Consultant for Additional Services which are not specifically approved by City in writing.
5. CONSULTANT’S PROPOSAL. This Agreement shall include Consultant’s proposal or bid to City’s RFP, which is incorporated herein as Exhibit B. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms of the proposal and this Agreement, it shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order: (a) The Agreement (b) The Request for Proposal (Exhibit A) (c) The Consultant Proposal or Bid (Exhibit B).
6. PERSONNEL. City has relied upon the professional training and ability of Consultant to perform the services hereunder as a material inducement to enter into this Agreement. Consultant shall provide properly skilled professional and technical personnel to perform all services under this Agreement. In the event that City, in its sole discretion, at any time during the term of this Agreement, desires the removal of any person or persons assigned by Consultant to perform Services pursuant to this Agreement, Consultant shall remove any such person immediately upon receiving notice from City. During the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall provide the services specified in the proposal. Such individual(s) shall not be replaced without the prior written consent of City.
7. PERFORMANCE BY CONSULTANT. Consultant shall maintain or exceed the level of competency presently maintained by other similar practitioners in the State of California, for professional and technical soundness, accuracy and adequacy of all work, advice and material furnished under this Agreement.
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8. TIMING OF PERFORMANCE. Time is of the essence with respect to Consultant’s performance of the Services required by this Agreement. Consultant shall diligently and timely pursue and complete the performance of the Services required of it by this Agreement. City, in its sole discretion, may extend the time for performance of any Service.
9. MONITORING OF CONSULTANT. Consultant’s performance of this Agreement shall be continuously monitored by the Public Works Director/City Engineer.
Consultant shall be notified in writing of any deficiency in the performance of this Agreement in a timely manner by the Public Works Director/City Engineer.
Consultant shall have five (5) business days from receipt of the notification to cure any deficiency to the reasonable satisfaction of the Public Works Director/City Engineer. All costs for such corrections shall be borne by Consultant and shall not increase Consultant’s fees due hereunder. Should the Public Works Director/City Engineer determine that Consultant has not performed its obligation as stated in this Agreement in a satisfactory manner, City may terminate this Agreement for cause as specified in Section 2 above.
10.COMPENSATION. Consultant shall be compensated as follows:
A. Amount. City shall compensate Consultant for services rendered pursuant to this Agreement at the rate specified in the attached fee proposal hereto and incorporated herein by reference. In no event shall compensation under this Agreement exceed _____________and 00/00 ($###.##) without the prior written authorization of the City Council.
B. Invoices and Payment. Payment by City to Consultant shall be made upon receipt and approval of invoices for Services rendered. For payment to be made, Consultant’s invoice must include an itemization as to the services rendered, date(s) of service, direct and/or subcontract costs and be submitted on an official letterhead or invoice with Consultant’s name, address, and telephone number referenced. City shall review the invoices to determine whether services performed, and documents submitted are consistent with this Agreement. Payment shall be made within forty-five (45) days following receipt of the invoice or City shall provide Consultant with a written statement objecting to the charges and stating the reasons therefor.
Payment by City under this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of defects, even if such defects were known to City at the time of payment.
C. Expenses. Consultant shall not be entitled to any additional compensation for expenses.
11.INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS.
A. Commencement of Work. Consultant shall not commence work under this Agreement until it has obtained City approved insurance. Before beginning work hereunder, during the entire period of this Agreement, for any Docusign Envelope ID: 5AEE70A7-A1ED-490B-9A9F-20CD27F768A2 Consultant Agreement with XYZ Page 4
extensions hereto, and for periods after the end of this Agreement as may be indicated below, Consultant must have and maintain in place all of the insurance coverages required in this Section. Consultant’s insurance shall comply with all items specified by this Agreement. Any subcontractors shall be subject to all the requirements of this Section and Consultant shall be responsible to obtain evidence of insurance from each subcontractor and provide it to City before the subcontractor commences work. Alternatively, Consultant’s insurance may cover all subcontractors.
B. Insurance Company Requirements. All insurance policies used to satisfy the requirements imposed hereunder shall be issued by insurers admitted to do business in the State of California. Insurers shall have a current Best’s rating of not less than A-:VII, unless otherwise approved by City.
C. Coverages, Limits and Policy Requirements. Consultant shall maintain the types of coverages and limits indicated below:
1. Commercial General Liability Insurance – a policy for occurrence coverage for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage, with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Form CG 00 01, with no special limitations affecting City. The limit for all coverage under this policy shall be no less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence.
2. Commercial Auto Liability Insurance – a policy including all coverages provided by and to the extent afforded by Insurance Services Office form CA 0001, including Symbol 1 (any auto) with no special limitations affecting City. The limit for bodily injury and property damage liability shall be no less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per accident.
3. Worker’s Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance – a policy which meets all statutory benefit requirements of the Labor Code, or other applicable law, of the State of California. The minimum coverage limits for said insurance shall be no less than one million dollars per claim. The policy shall be issued by an insurance company which is admitted to do business in the State of California and shall contain a clause that the policy may not be canceled without thirty (30) days prior written notice, return receipt requested, is mailed to City.
4. Professional Errors & Omissions (“E&O”) – a policy with minimum limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00), combined single limits, per occurrence and aggregate. Architects’ and engineers’ coverage shall be endorsed to include contractual liability.
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shall be issued by an insurance company which is admitted to do business in the State of California.
5. Policy Requirements. The policies set forth above shall comply with the following, as evidenced by the policies or endorsements to the policies:
a. Additional insureds: “The City Gardena and its elected and appointed boards, officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers are additional insureds with respect to: liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Consultant pursuant to its contract with the City; products and completed operations of the Consultant; premises owned, occupied or used by the Consultant; automobiles owned, leased, hired, or borrowed by the Consultant.”
b. Notice: “Said policy shall not terminate, be suspended, or voided, nor shall it be cancelled, nor the coverage or limits reduced, until thirty (30) days after written notice is given to City.” c. Other insurance: “The Consultant’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City of Gardena, its officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers. Any other insurance maintained by the City of Gardena shall be excess and not contributing with the insurance provided by this policy.” d. Any failure to comply with the reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to the City of Gardena, its officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers. e. The Consultant’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer’s liability.
D. Additional Requirements. The procuring of such required policies of insurance shall not be construed to limit Consultant’s liability hereunder nor to fulfill the indemnification provisions and requirements of this Agreement.
There shall be no recourse against City for payment of premiums or other amounts with respect thereto. City shall notify Consultant in writing of changes in the insurance requirements. If Consultant does not deposit copies of acceptable insurance policies or endorsements with City incorporating such changes within sixty (60) days of receipt of such notice, Consultant shall be deemed in default hereunder.
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insured retentions with respect to City, its officers, employees, agents and volunteers (with additional premium, if any, to be paid by Consultant); or Consultant shall provide satisfactory financial guarantee for payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses.
F. Verification of Compliance. Consultant shall furnish City with original policies or certificates and endorsements effecting coverage required by this Agreement. The endorsements are to be signed by a person authorized by the insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. All endorsements are to be received and approved by City before work commences. Not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration date of any policy of insurance required by this Agreement, Consultant shall deliver to City a binder or certificate of insurance with respect to each renewal policy, bearing a notation evidencing payment of the premium therefor, or accompanied by other proof of payment satisfactory to City. Consultant shall provide full copies of any requested policies to City within three (3) days of any such request by City.
G. Termination for Lack of Required Coverage. If Consultant, for any reason, fails to have in place, at all times during the term of this Agreement, including any extension hereto, all required insurance and coverage, City may immediately obtain such coverage at Consultant’s expense and/or terminate this Agreement.
H. Non-Limiting. Nothing in this Section shall be construed as limiting in any way, the indemnification provision contained in this Agreement, or the extent to which Consultant may be held responsible for payments of damages to persons or property.
12.INDEMNIFICATION. Consultant agrees to defend, indemnify, hold free and harmless the City, its elected officials, officers, agents, employees and volunteers, at Consultant’s sole expense, from and against any and all claims, actions, suits or other legal proceedings brought against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents, employees and volunteers arising out of the performance of the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, of the work undertaken pursuant to this Agreement. The defense obligation provided for hereunder shall apply without any advance showing of negligence or wrongdoing by the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subconsultants, but shall be required whenever any claim, action, complaint, or suit asserts as its basis the negligence, errors, omissions or misconduct of the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subconsultants, and/or whenever any claim, action, complaint or suit asserts liability against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents, employees and volunteers based upon the work performed by the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subconsultants under this Agreement, whether or not the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subconsultants are specifically named or otherwise asserted to be liable.
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the extent Consultant’s services are subject to Civil Code Section 2782.8, the above indemnity and defense shall be limited to the extend required by Civil Code Section 2782.8, to claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or misconduct of Consultant. This provision shall supersede and replace all other indemnity provisions contained either in the City’s specifications or Consultant’s Proposal, which shall be of no force and effect.
13.COOPERATION. In the event any claim or action is brought against City relating to Consultant’s performance or services rendered under this Agreement, Consultant shall render any reasonable assistance and cooperation which City might require.
14.INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. Consultant is and shall be acting at all times as an independent contractor and not as an employee of City. Consultant shall have no power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of City or otherwise act on behalf of City as an agent. Neither City nor any of its agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of Consultant’s employees, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall not, at any time, or in any manner, represent that it or any of its agents or employees are in any manner agents or employees of City.
Consultant shall secure, at its sole expense, and be responsible for any and all payment of Income Tax, Social Security, State Disability Insurance Compensation, Unemployment Compensation, and other payroll deductions for Consultant and its officers, agents, and employees, and all business licenses, if any are required, in connection with the services to be performed hereunder. Consultant shall indemnify and hold City harmless from any and all taxes, assessments, penalties, and interest asserted against City by reason of the independent contractor relationship created by this Agreement. Consultant further agrees to indemnify and hold City harmless from any failure of Consultant to comply with the applicable worker’s compensation laws. City shall have the right to offset against the amount of any fees due to Consultant under this Agreement any amount due to City from Consultant as a result of Consultant’s failure to promptly pay to City any reimbursement or indemnification arising under this paragraph.
15.PERS ELIGIBILITY INDEMNIFICATION. In the event that Consultant or any employee, agent, or subcontractor of Consultant providing services under this Agreement claims or is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of the City, Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for the payment of any employee and/or employer contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or subcontractors, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions, which would otherwise be the responsibility of City.
Notwithstanding any other agency, state or federal policy, rule, regulation, law or ordinance to the contrary, Consultant and any of its employees, agents, and subcontractors providing service under this Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby agree to waive any claims to, any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by City, including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in PERS as an employee of City and entitlement to any contribution to be Docusign Envelope ID: 5AEE70A7-A1ED-490B-9A9F-20CD27F768A2 Consultant Agreement with XYZ Page 8
paid by City for employer contribution and/or employee contributions for PERS benefits.
16.NON-LIABILITY OF CITY. No official, employee, agent or volunteer of City shall be personally liable for any default or liability under this Agreement.
17.OWNERSHIP OF WORK PRODUCT. All documents or other information created, developed, or received by Consultant shall, for purposes of copyright law, be deemed works made for hire for City by Consultant as City employee(s) for hire and shall be the sole property of City. Consultant shall provide City with copies of these items upon demand, and in any event, upon termination or expiration of this Agreement.
18.CONFIDENTIALITY CLAUSE. Consultant acknowledges that some of the material and information that may come into its possession or knowledge in connection with this Agreement or its performance may consist of information that is exempt from disclosure to the public or other unauthorized persons under either state or federal (“Confidential Information”). Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to, names, addresses, Social Security numbers, e-mail addresses, telephone numbers, financial profiles, credit card information, driver's license numbers, medical data, law enforcement records, agency source code or object code, agency security data, or information identifiable to an individual that relates to any of these types of information. Consultant agrees to hold Confidential Information in strictest confidence and not to make use of Confidential Information for any purpose other than the performance of this Agreement, to release it only to authorized employees or Sub-consultants requiring such information for the purposes of carrying out this Agreement, and not to release, divulge, publish, transfer, sell, disclose, or otherwise make the information known to any other party without City's express written consent or as provided by law. Consultant agrees to release such information or material only to employees or Sub-consultants who have signed a nondisclosure agreement, the terms of which have been previously approved by City. Consultant agrees to implement physical, electronic, and managerial safeguards to prevent unauthorized access to Confidential Information.
"Personal information" including, but not limited to, "Protected Health Information" (PHI) under Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA), individuals' names, addresses, phone numbers, birth dates, and social security numbers collected, used, or acquired in connection with this Agreement shall be protected against unauthorized use, disclosure, modification or loss.
HIPAA establishes national minimum standards for the use and disclosure of certain health information. The Consultant must comply with all HIPAA requirements and rules when determined applicable by the City. If City determines that (1) City is a "covered entity" under HIPAA, and that (2) Consultant will perform "business associate" services and activities covered under HIPAA, then at City's request, Consultant agrees to execute City's Agreement in compliance with HIPAA.
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Consultant shall ensure its directors, officers, employees, Sub-consultants or agents use personal information solely for the purposes of accomplishing the services set forth herein. Consultant and its Sub-consultants agree not to release, divulge, publish, transfer, sell or otherwise make known to unauthorized persons personal information without the express written consent of the City or as otherwise required by law.
Any breach of this provision may result in termination of the Agreement and demand for return of all personal information. Moreover, Consultant will indemnify and hold the City harmless from and against all losses and damages resulting from any unauthorized or improper disclosure, dissemination or use of the information as a result, in whole or in part, of Consultant’s action or inaction.
19.NONUSE OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF THIRD PARTIES. Contractor shall not use, disclose or copy any intellectual property of any third parties in connection with work carried out under this Agreement, except for intellectual property for which Contractor has a license. Contractor shall indemnify and hold City harmless against all claims raised against City based upon allegations that Contractor has wrongfully used intellectual property of others in performing work for City, or that City has wrongfully used intellectual property developed by Contractor pursuant to this Agreement.
20.WAIVER OR BREACH. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be deemed, or shall constitute, a waiver of any other provision, whether or not similar, nor shall any such waiver constitute a continuing or subsequent waiver of the same provision. No waiver shall be binding, unless executed in writing by the party making the waiver.
21.COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. Consultant warrants that it shall perform the services required by this Agreement in compliance with all applicable Federal and California employment laws, including, but not limited to, those laws related to minimum hours and wages; occupational health and safety; fair employment and employment practices; workers’ compensation insurance and safety in employment; and all other Federal, State and local laws and ordinances applicable to the services required under this Agreement. Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless City from and against all claims, demands, payments, suits, actions, proceedings, and judgments of every nature and description including attorneys’ fees and costs, presented, brought, or recovered against City for, or on account of any liability under any of the above-mentioned laws, which may be incurred by reason of Consultant’s performance under this Agreement.
22.CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND REPORTING. Consultant shall at all times avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest in the performance of this Agreement. If required, Consultant shall comply with the City’s Conflict of Interest reporting requirements. Consultant understands that pursuant to Gardena Municipal Code sections 2.24.020H and 2.24.025G, it is forbidden to make any contribution to a candidate or committee of a candidate for a municipal office of the City, or to an officeholder, until the completion of services to be performed under this Docusign Envelope ID: 5AEE70A7-A1ED-490B-9A9F-20CD27F768A2 Consultant Agreement with XYZ Page 10
Agreement.
23.NON-DISCRIMINATION. Consultant covenants there shall be no discrimination based upon race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, age, handicap, national origin, or ancestry, in activity pursuant to this Agreement.
24.FORCE MAJEURE. Consultant shall not be in default for failing to perform in accordance with the terms of this Agreement if such failure arises out of causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of Consultant.
25. ASSIGNMENT. Consultant shall not assign or subcontract any of its obligations pursuant to this Agreement, nor any part thereof, except for any monies due the Consultant, without the prior written consent of City. Such consent by City shall not be unreasonably withheld. Consultant shall be fully responsible to City for all work performed by assignees or subcontractors.
26. NOTICES. Whenever it shall be necessary for either party to serve notice on the other respecting this Agreement, such notice shall be in writing and shall be given by personal service upon the party to be notified, or by deposit of the same in the custody of the United States Postal Service, postage prepaid, addressed to the party to be notified as follows:
To City: City of Gardena
1700 West 162nd Street
Gardena, California 90247
Attn: Allan Rigg
Director of Public Works
To Consultant: XYZ
Address
XXXX, CA #####
Attn: Name
Tittle
Notices shall be deemed to have been served upon the date of personal service or three (3) working days after the same has been deposited in the United States Postal Service.
27.LICENSED STATUS. Consultant shall, at all times during the term of this Agreement, have in full force and effect, all licenses required of it by law, including, but not limited to, a City Business License.
28.FAMILIARITY WITH WORK. By executing this Agreement, Consultant warrants that: (1) it has investigated the work to be performed; (2) it has investigated the site of the work and is aware of all conditions there; and (3) it understands the difficulties and restrictions of the work under this Agreement. Should Consultant discover any conditions materially differing from those inherent in the work or as represented by City, it shall immediately inform City and shall not proceed, except at Consultant’s Docusign Envelope ID: 5AEE70A7-A1ED-490B-9A9F-20CD27F768A2 Consultant Agreement with XYZ Page 11
own risk, until written instructions are received from City.
29.PUBLIC RECORD ACT DISCLOSURE. Consultant has been advised and is aware that this Agreement and all reports, documents, information and data, including, but not limited to, computer tapes, discs or files furnished or prepared by Consultant, or any of its subcontractors, pursuant to this Agreement and provided to City may be subject to public disclosure as required by the California Public Records Act (California Government Code section 7920.000 et seq.). Exceptions to public disclosure may be those documents or information that qualify as trade secrets, as that term is defined in the California Government Code section 7924.510, and of which Consultant informs City of such trade secret. The City will endeavor to maintain as confidential all information obtained by it that is designated as a trade secret. The City shall not, in any way, be liable or responsible for the disclosure of any trade secret including, without limitation, those records so marked if disclosure is deemed to be required by law or by order of the Court.
30.MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS. Consultant shall maintain for a minimum of three (3) years from the completion date of the Services under this Agreement, the following records:
A. All accounts and records, including personnel, property and financial, adequate to identify and account for all costs pertaining to this Agreement and assume proper accounting for all funds;
B. Records which establish that Consultant and all subcontractors who render Services under this Agreement are in full compliance with the requirements of this Agreement and all federal, state and local laws and regulations; C. Any additional records deemed necessary by City to assume verification of full compliance with this Agreement.
D. The aforementioned records shall be made available to City or any authorized representative thereof upon request for audit.
31.BINDING EFFECT. This Agreement shall be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the parties hereto.
32.GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be interpreted and construed according to the laws of the State of California. Any action commenced about this Agreement shall be filed in the appropriate branch of the Los Angeles County Municipal or Superior Court.
33.SECTION HEADINGS. The Section headings used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall have no binding effect.
34.AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement.
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35.ATTORNEY’S FEES. In the event that legal action is necessary to enforce the provisions of this Agreement, or to declare the rights of the parties hereunder, the parties agree that the prevailing party in the legal action shall be entitled to recover attorney’s fees and court costs from the opposing party.
36.PREPARATION OF AGREEMENT. Each party acknowledges that it has had an adequate opportunity to review each and every provision in this Agreement and to submit the same to counsel and other consultants for review and comment and that the parties jointly drafted this Agreement. No provision of this Agreement or any Assignment shall be construed more strictly against one party than the other party by reason that one or the other party proposed, drafted or modified such provision or any other existing or proposed provision.
37.SEVERABILITY. If any term or portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
38.ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains the entire understanding between City and Consultant. Any prior agreement, promises, negotiations or representations not expressly set forth herein are of no force or effect. Subsequent modifications to this Agreement shall be effective only if in writing and signed by both parties. This Agreement may be signed by the parties hereto in separate counterparts, including both counterparts that are executed on paper and counterparts that are in the form of electronic signatures. Electronic signatures include facsimile or email electronic signatures. Each executed counterpart shall be deemed an original. All counterparts, taken together, constitute the executed Agreement. If any term, condition or covenant of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall be valid and binding.
39.ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE. The parties hereby acknowledge and agree that electronic records and electronic signatures, as well as facsimile signatures, used in connection with the execution of this Agreement and electronic signatures, facsimile signatures or signatures transmitted by electronic mail in so-called pdf format shall be legal and binding and shall have the same full force and effect as if a paper original of this Agreement had been delivered and had been signed using a handwritten signature. City and Consultant (i) agree that an electronic signature, whether digital or encrypted, of a party to this Agreement is intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as a manual signature, (ii) intend to be bound by the signatures (whether original, faxed or electronic) on any document sent or delivered by facsimile or, electronic mail, or other electronic means, (iii) are aware that the other party will reply on such signatures, and (iv) hereby waive any defenses to the enforcement of the terms of this Agreement based on the foregoing forms of signature. If this Agreement has been executed by electronic signature, all parties executing this document are expressly consenting under the United States Federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act of 2000 ("E-SIGN") and California Uniform Electronic Transactions Act ("UETA")(Cal. Civ. Code § 1633.1, et seq.), that a signature by fax, email or Docusign Envelope ID: 5AEE70A7-A1ED-490B-9A9F-20CD27F768A2 Consultant Agreement with XYZ Page 13
other electronic means shall constitute an Electronic Signature to an Electronic Record under both E-SIGN and UETA with respect to this specific transaction.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City and Consultant have executed this Agreement as of the date first hereinabove set forth.
CITY OF GARDENA CONSULTANT – XYZ
________________________________ _________________________________ Tasha Cerda, Mayor Name
ATTEST:
Sign:_____________________________
Title:
________________________________
Mina Semenza, City Clerk _________________________________ Name
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sign:_____________________________
Title:
Carmen Vasquez, City Attorney
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JUNE 4, 2024
RFQ FOR ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
ADDENDUM 01
TO: ALL RFQ HOLDERS
ADDENDUM NO. 1, AS DESCRIBED BELOW, IS FOR THE USE OF CONSULTANTS SUBMITTING THE STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS OR RESPONSES TO THE CITY’S REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS. ALL
CONSULTANTS SHALL INDICATE ON THE STATEMENT/PROPOSAL COVER LETTER THAT THEY HAVE RECEIVED THIS ADDENDUM NO. 1.
QUESTIONS & RESPONSES:
1. In regard to the subject RFQ Scope of Work for General Civil Engineering Design as shown on page 4, can you please confirm if the City would like us to include Geotechnical services as part of the Civil component as stated, since there is also a separate RFQ category for Geotechnical service on page 5? No, please submit a separate statement of qualifications if your firm is interested in providing services in the category of Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, and Material Testing. This category is intended for direct geotechnical services for the City. For General Civil Engineering Design, it is expected that the lead consultant will team up with your desired geotechnical consultant or your own qualified staff as needed to provide complete PS&E construction documents.
2. Can firms be both a prime consultant and a sub-consultant to another team in the same or different service category?
Yes, firms can be both.
3. Will the City allow the usage of the City’s logo in the proposal materials? Yes, the City will allow the usage of the logo.
4. Can you specify how “Associate, Civil, and Senior Civil” Engineers are classified? Is it based on number of years of experience or other criteria?
You may reference the City of Gardena’s job specifications as your minimum guideline:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofgardena/classspecs. The specifications for the Senior Civil Engineer position have not been developed. Therefore, assume that the job responsibilities are similar to those of a Civil Engineer, but require a minimum of 8 years of experience, including managerial experience. As mentioned, these specifications are minimal guidelines and consultants are encouraged to propose additional qualifications or experience to provide a competitive proposal.
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5. Can you please confirm if firms are able to just submit a proposal for the geotechnical engineering/geology and material testing services or require having a team with a construction management company in order to pursue this?
Yes, you may just submit a proposal/statement for the geotechnical/geology and material services.
6. Do you anticipate consultants to support and prepare grant applications? The City may request services under General Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Architecture and/or Landscape Architecture as applicable.
7. You are requesting references in the Similar Projects/Services and the References sections. Can you please clarify what information you would like in each section since both sections are asking for client contact information?
The information can overlap; however, Similar Projects/Services should identify specific projects with scope descriptions, key personnel and their roles, project dates, etc., as mentioned in the RFQ. The Reference Section should identify the current contact agency, person, phone number, and email so the reviewer can perform the reference check if necessary.
END OF ADDENDUM 01
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Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
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PROPOSAL
Submitted by NV5, Inc.
133 Technology Drive, Suite 200, Irvine, CA 92618
City of Gardena
On-Call Professional Services — General Civil Engineering Design June 13, 2024
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cover Letter 01
Firm Qualifications and Experience 02
Key Personnel and Experience 06
Organization Chart 10
Similar Projects/Services 11
References 17
Fee Schedule 18
Resumes 20
Table of Contents
NV5 has been awarded numerous transportation improvement projects to include road rehabilitation/ reconstruction, bridge rehabilitation, ADA ramps, signing and striping, and traffic signal improvements through the County’s existing on-call consultant contract for professional design and environmental services. NV5 has been a great consultant for County Public Works, to include, but not limited to, a high level of responsiveness, preparation of quality Plans, Specs, and Estimates, and continued willingness to meet and exceed County’s needs and expectations.
— Thomas A. Bustamonte, P.E., Supervising Engineer, Department of Public Works, County of San Bernardino
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL
The NV5 staff is knowledgeable, courteous, and friendly and they truly care about their projects and the services they provide. From Engineering Design to Inspection to Plan Check Services, the NV5 team can do it all, and we can always rely on them to deliver a quality product on time and within budget. Currently, they are assisting us with assessment district planning, plan checking, construction inspection and other general engineering services. I highly recommend NV5 for your professional and engineering consulting needs.
— Matthew Sinacori, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, City of Dana Point
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL
City of Gardena | On-Call General Civil Engineering Design Services NV5 Docusign Envelope ID: 5AEE70A7-A1ED-490B-9A9F-20CD27F768A2 133 Technology Drive, Suite 200 | Irvine, CA 92618 | www.nv5.com | Office: 949.585.0477 | Fax: 949.409.8182 Jeffrey M. Cooper, PE
EVP, Chief Operating Officer
COMPANY INFORMATION/CONTACT
Name: NV5, Inc.
Address: 133 Technology Drive, Suite 200,
Irvine, CA 92618
Telephone Number: (949) 585-0477
Email of Contact: [email protected]
PN: P27524-0004370.00
June 13, 2024
City of Gardena
Attn: Kevin Kwak, Assistant Public Works Director
Public Works Department
1717 West 162nd Street
Gardena, CA 90247-3778
SUBJECT: On-Call Professional Services — General Civil Engineering Design Dear Mr. Kwak,
NV5, Inc. is excited to have the opportunity to provide On-Call General Civil Engineering Services to the City of Gardena (City). Our team has the technical knowledge and experience to deliver your projects in the most cost-efficient and costeffective manner. NV5’s strengths include the following:
Current Partnership: Our experience and strong existing relationship with the City give us the ability to continue providing professional engineering services for your capital improvement projects. We operate with a working knowledge of your staff, processes and environment, enabling us to provide outstanding cost- and time-efficient services. Specifically, we have provided On-Call Civil Engineering Design Services to the City and Assessment Engineering Services for the Gardena Artesia Boulevard Landscape Assessment District and the Consolidated Street Lighting Assessment District.
Relevant Experience: Our team brings extensive engineering and design experience and is thoroughly familiar with local, state, and federal procedures. Our team has a portfolio of successfully completed public works projects throughout Southern California, including several small- and large-scale public works improvement projects in the area such as Compton, Santa Fe Springs, Redondo Beach, Torrance, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Inglewood, and several others.
Because of our previous experience in the area, there is no learning curve when we work on your projects.
Proposed Team: NV5 offers the City a team of dedicated professionals with proven capability and expertise. We are proposing David Niknafs, PE, as Project Manager. Mr. Niknafs has managed and directed similar on-call professional services throughout the region and has more than 30 years of civil design engineering experience with a focus on capital improvement projects. Additionally, Mr. Niknafs has previously served as Project Manager for the City’s 2017 Pavement Management Program (PMP) Update project. Mr. Niknafs will be joined by a team of seasoned professionals who will seamlessly integrate with the City’s team.
In-House Services: In addition to providing On-Call Engineering Design Services, NV5 offers in-house construction management and inspection services, materials testing and special inspection, environmental services and many other professional services the City may need at a moment’s notice. NV5 has a deep bench of more than 4,000 professionals who can be made available to the City, and we will provide the personnel with the most relevant experience on a per project or task order basis.
Addendum Acknowledgment: We have received Addendum No. 1 dated June 4, 2024.
No Disciplinary Actions: There are no disciplinary actions against any of the licensed professionals or personnel listed in this statement of qualifications.
City’s Professional Services Agreement and Insurance Requirements: NV5 does not have any exceptions to the City’s standard Professional Services Agreement or Insurance Requirements.
Proposal Authorization and Validity: This proposal has been signed by Jeffrey M. Cooper, PE, a company officer authorized to bind the firm.
NV5 looks forward to the opportunity to work with the City and help you achieve your goals and objectives. If you need further information, we may be reached by phone at (949) 585-0477, or electronically at [email protected] and [email protected]. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
NV5
David Niknafs, PE
Director of Transportation
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GEOTECHNICAL
ENGINEERING
CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT
+ INSPECTION
CIVIL
ENGINEERING
DESIGN
PROJECT
MANAGEMENT
LAND SURVEY
+ GIS
CONSTRUCTABILITY
REVIEW
STAFF
AUGMENTATION
PLAN CHECK
SERVICES
ASSESSMENT
ENGINEERING
We maintain an extensive history of working with various local agencies. Throughout the course of completing myriad public works capital improvement projects, our team has demonstrated an unparalleled ability to work well with local agency staff, project stakeholders, engineers and contractors. We have successfully delivered projects in a timely and cost-effective manner, and we have acquired a keen understanding of local agency requirements, a critical element in the facilitation and resolution of project issues. We are excited about the opportunity to continue to serve the City and are committed to maintaining effective working relationships with your staff, relevant government agencies and project stakeholders.
With a demonstrated ability to address public concerns, we are experts in a broad range of governmental interface, public outreach and community involvement, and we are genuinely committed to public participation as a way of planning and completing projects. Our team routinely performs these services as part of our delivery of public works projects and regards them as a vital component to project success.
Firm Profile
NV5, Inc. has been providing engineering and consulting services to public and private sectors for more than 70 years, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection and Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings and Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With more than 100 offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 has access to over 4,000 employees in a variety of fields who help clients plan, design, build, test, certify and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.
Our Irvine office specializes in the engineering design, construction management and inspection of capital improvement projects, including: streets, traffic systems, water and wastewater systems, drainage and flood control, parks and recreational facilities, vertical construction, and landscaping and grading. Our team includes licensed civil engineers, surveyors, traffic engineers, and geotechnical engineers, construction managers, certified inspectors and experienced public works professionals. All team members have extensive experience working within the structure of municipal government and public construction policy and will seamlessly integrate with the City’s team.
Key Services
The successful delivery of our products and services has resulted in repeat clients for a broad range of municipal projects.
Our key services include:
FIRM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
STRUCTURAL
ENGINEERING
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FIRM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
NV5 — THE CITY’S BEST CHOICE
Why is NV5 the best choice to provide professional design engineering services to the City?
FAMILIARITY
WITH REGIONAL
GRANTS/
COMPETITIVE
FUNDS
NV5 realizes that
the development of
Federal- and Statefunded projects
requires more than
the preparation of
design reports and
PS&E. More and
more, engineers are
required to navigate
projects through the
federal aid process
involving pre-award
audits, authorizations,
and timely use of
fund provisions. Our
experience with the
regulatory agencies
controlling these
funding sources
has afforded us the
opportunity to support
our clients through the
process of developing
the day-to-day
procedures required to
secure authorization
and reimbursement
for federally funded
projects.
Our work with local,
state and federal
agencies keeps us in
the forefront of current
updates to policies and
procedures.
COST
CONTROL
We are able to
continually review and
evaluate a project’s
cost through all project
phases to enable
informed and timely
decision-making by our
clients and the entire
project team. Cost
control techniques
include: program
budget analysis; value
engineering; lifecycle cost analysis;
and quantity-based
estimating. We rely
on an open-book,
inclusive process that
demonstrates the
costs and benefits of
varying design options.
SCHEDULE
CONTROL
The key to effective
schedule control is
to measure actual
progress and compare
it to planned progress
on a regular basis
and to take necessary
corrective action
immediately. We
propose to supplement
each major task as
identified in the master
project schedule with a
supplemental schedule
to keep careful track of
where each individual
component stands. We
identify problems that
may result from delays
and readily provide the
opportunity to modify
the schedule, as
required. This process
assures the completion
of your projects on
schedule.
STRENGTH
OF OUR TEAM
NV5 is a leader
in the design and
construction of capital
improvements as well
as staff augmentation
services.
As part of NV5, Inc.,
we have the ability to
assist our clients in
an expanded role with
access to more than
4,000 professionals
from 100 locations. We
have also added a wide
range of additional
services in the areas
of infrastructure,
construction quality
assurance, energy,
environmental and
program management.
RELEVANT
EXPERIENCE
At NV5, we understand
the importance
of public works
services and capital
improvement projects.
We understand that
these services and
projects are necessary
to keep improving
the lives of any city’s
inhabitants and
have more than 70
years of experience
partnering with
myriad cities across
Southern California to
provide professional
engineering services.
We encourage the
City to contact our
references to confirm
our successful track
record.
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FIRM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Quality Control
NV5 achieves our quality vision and objectives by
maintaining and continually improving a Quality
Management Plan (QMP). The NV5 QMP builds quality into
everything that we do and encompasses four fundamental
elements.
• Quality Assurance: (PLAN) Proactively planning for
quality and auditing our processes to make sure that
they are effectively meeting our
objectives
• Quality Control: (DO) Processes
for checking our products to
determine if they are performing
as expected and meeting
objectives and requirements.
• Performance Measurement:
(CHECK) Measuring and
monitoring the level to which
our quality management system
is meeting the objectives.
• Continuous Improvement: (ACT)
Assuring our processes and products are always
being improved to better and more efficiently meet
our quality objectives based on our performance
measures and client feedback.
QA/QC PROCESS
Responsiveness is not only about being quick, but also
about being a quality complete submittal. Accurate,
complete and timely deliverables are our priority. That is why we’ve implemented a quality assurance and quality
control plan as a standard procedure that starts upon the receipt of a Task Order. Our QC policy requires our CADD designer, project designer, and project manager to sign the cover sheet and commit that they have reviewed the
submittal and are accepting responsibility for the quality of the documents prior to being submitted for review
by peers. Our process includes having an independent,
qualified reviewer review project deliverables before every milestone submittal. This makes the products cleaner and enables the recipient to focus on the design and aesthetics of the project. Additionally, we engage our construction management team early in the design process to assure
that the concepts and designs being developed will be
both biddable and buildable. We ask for the same level of commitment from all of our NV5 team members, including
our subconsultants.
In addition, we constantly search for ways to improve each task by employing economical thinking and ideas, without sacrificing quality. NV5 has streamlined and standardized the QA/QC process to improve project delivery. The QMP
incorporates best practices to be followed; however, every project should be tailored to meet specific project intent and requirements. The objectives of NV5’s QMP are:
• Identify key project quality roles and resources.
• Identify and describe quality processes and
procedures applicable to the project. The QMP
assures that all team members are following the
same processes.
•Serve as a reference tool for the
Project Manager and Project QA/QC
Manager in carrying out the steps
related to quality control and quality
assurance.
•Provide the City with a concise
picture and documentation of
NV5’s quality-related processes and
procedures.
In addition to inclusion of QC
procedures specific to the project
disciplines, the QMP describes the
quality assurance reviews that are to be performed for
each project. Reviews include the following:
QC Review: Review performed by an engineering
supervisor not involved in the portion of the work being reviewed. The objectives are to review the documents for correctness and identify (red line) incorrect calculations, assumptions, items not meeting standards, or missing
information that needs to be included. This is a check for fatal flaws in the design and to verify the project standards have been met.
Inter-disciplinary Review: Review by technical staff
familiar with each individual discipline of the design
(including subconsultants) for consistency and continuity and to avoid design conflicts.
Constructability Review: Performed by qualified engineers to determine the constructability of a project relative to scope, schedule, construction procedure, and adherence
to industry standards.
QA Review and Audit: Review to verify the process
and procedures of the QMP have been followed and
implemented.
The QMP also identifies the need and frequency of quality audits. These audits are a means to assure that a QMP
is in place, is appropriate, and is being followed. Typically audits occur at the key project milestones (i.e. 30, 60, 90% design submittals). Additional optional reviews may also be performed.
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FIRM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Subconsultants
NV5 has not enlisted subconsultants for this On-Call contract and will perform all services in-house.
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KEY PERSONNEL AND EXPERIENCE
Qualifications of our Proposed Team
Our team has the ability to deliver quality products on schedule and within budget. The chart below includes all key personnel, roles, education, experience, and applicable professional licenses and credentials of the proposed team.
NAME ROLE YEARS EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS + LICENSES
David Niknafs, PE Project Manager +
Civil Engineer 30 M.S. Civil Engineering; B.S. Civil Engineering; Civil Engineer (CA) No. 42697 Tamara O’Neal, PE QA/QC Manager 28 B.S. Civil Engineering; Civil Engineer (CA) No. 69107 Darab Bouzarjomehri,
PE Civil Engineer/Designer 38
M.S. Management Technology; B.S. Civil/Structural
Engineering; Civil Engineer (CA) No. 54870;
Civil Engineer (MN) No. 21100; PSMJ trained;
Project Manager certificate (URS Corporation); PMI
PMP training completed (in process of taking the test
for certification)
Art Biscocho Civil Engineer/Designer 30 B.S. Civil Engineering Stephen Novak Civil Engineer/Designer 25 A.S. Building Technology; Certificate, Master Planning Communities
Gerald Tom, PE, TE Civil Engineer/Designer 35 B.S. Civil Engineering; Civil Engineer (CA) No. 51209; Traffic Engineer (CA) No. 2541
Matthew Ronquillo Assistant Engineer 2 B.S. Civil Engineering; A.S. Engineering; A.A. Science & Mathematics
Jennifer Peterson, PE,
CFM, QSD/QSP, CPESC,
LEED AP
Civil Engineer/Designer
+ Hydrology/Hydraulics
+ WQMP/SWPPP/
NDPES
27 B.S. Civil Engineering; Civil Engineer (CA) No. 67821; Qualified SWPPP Developer/Practitioner; Certified
Floodplain Manager; Certified Professional in Erosion
& Sediment Control; LEED Accredited Professional
Luanne Bean, PE Civil Engineer
(Wastewater) 35
M.S. Civil Engineering; B.S. Civil Engineering; Civil
Engineer (CA) No. 50129; Former Class A General
Engineering Contractor; FEMA OPS - I; HAZMAT First
Responder/Operations Level; DOT Offers of Bulk and
Non-Bulk HAZMAT Packages; Nuclear Waste Safety
for Workers
Julian Palacios, PE Civil Engineer
(Wastewater) 23 M.S. Environmental Engineering; B.S. Civil Engineering; Civil Engineer (CA) No. 67735
Steven Granados, PE,
QSD/QSP
Civil Engineer
(Wastewater) 17
B.S. Civil Engineering; Civil Engineer (CA)
No. 74823; Qualified SWPPP Developer/Qualified
SWPPP Practitioner No. 24004 (CASQA)
Nona Espinosa, PE Hydrology/Hydraulics 33
B.S. Civil Engineering; Civil Engineer (CA)
No. 60547; Certificate Erosion Control Compliance
with NPDES Phase II - APWA; Certificate Fundamentals
of Erosion Control & Rolled Erosion Control Pro - John
Towns & Associates, Inc.
Matt Moore, PE, QSD,
ENV SP Hydrology/Hydraulics 27
M.S. Civil Engineering; B.S. Civil Engineering; Civil
Engineer (CA) No. 56780; Envision Sustainability
Professional (CA) No. 10891; Qualified SWPPP
Developer/Practitioner No. 00046; Trainer of Record
for QSD/QSP No. 00046
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KEY PERSONNEL AND EXPERIENCE
NAME ROLE YEARS EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS + LICENSES
David Schott, PE, SE Structural Engineer 40
M.S. Structural Engineering; B.S. Civil Engineering;
Civil Engineer (CA) No. C22286; Structural Engineer
(CA) No. S2470; NHI Inspector Training, FHWANHI-130055, Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges Kyle Liu, Ph.D., PE, SE Structural Engineer 22
Ph.D. Civil/Structural Engineering; M.S. Bridge &
Tunnel Engineering; B.S. Bridge & Tunnel Engineering;
Civil & Structural Engineer (WA) No. 45084; Civil
Engineer (CA) No. C74162; Civil and Structural
Engineer (ID) No. P-21817; Professional Engineer of
Alberta, Canada License No. 237624
J Braley, PLS Survey 45
General Education courses; Land Survey courses;
Land Surveying Fundamentals; AutoCAD Level 1
& Level 2; Global Positioning Survey course; GIS
course; Professional Land Surveyor (CA) No. 8446;
Professional Land Surveyor (NV) No. 19903
Joel Paulson, PLS, GISP Survey 40
M.A. Near Eastern Studies/Egyptology; B.A. Near
Eastern Studies/Egyptology; Land Surveyor (CA)
No. 6637; GIS Professional (GISP) No. 90366
WHAT MAKES NV5
UNIQUELY QUALIFIED
TO PROVIDE THESE
SERVICES TO THE CITY?
Strong Design
Background
+ Relevant
Experience
Understanding
+ Delivering
Upon the Need
of the City
Ability to
Maintain
Close Working
Relationships
with City
Staff
Able to
Oversee,
Manage + Control
Schedules
and Cost
Dedicated
+ Qualified
Professional
Team
Members
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KEY PERSONNEL AND EXPERIENCE
On-Call Experience
Our team has experience providing numerous municipalities and agencies throughout Southern California with on-call consulting services. Below is a sampling of on-call contracts for services that are similar to those included in this RFQ.
Current On-Call Contracts
CLIENT ON-CALL SERVICES
City of Aliso Viejo • On-Call Civil Engineering Services City of Anaheim (Public Works) • On-Call Consulting Support Services to the Construction Services Division ○ Construction Management
○ Constructability and Plan Check
○ General Civil Engineering Design
City of Chino Hills • On-Call Engineering Services
City of Coachella • On-Call Engineering Services
City of Culver City • On-Call Professional Services
○ General Civil Engineering
○ Construction Management and Inspection
City of Desert Hot Springs • Engineering Consulting Services City of Eastvale • On-Call Engineering and Professional Consulting Services ○ Geotech Engineering, Inspection and Materials Testing ○ Land Surveying
○ Geographic Information System (GIS)
○ Design Services for General Civil Project Planning and Engineering City of El Monte • On-Call General Civil Design and Water Design Services City of Encinitas • As-Needed Engineering and Project Management Services • As-Needed Engineering Services, Civil Engineering
City of Fontana • On-Call Engineering Services:
○ Construction Management
○ Design Engineering Services: Hydrology/Hydraulic Studies; Structural Design; Landscape Improvements; Street, Sewer and Storm Drain ○ Geotechnical Services
○ Inspection Services
○ Project Management
○ Public Off-site Improvement Plan Check Services
○ Subdivision Map and Engineering Plan Checking
○ Surveying
City of Gardena • On-Call Civil Engineering Design
City of La Cañada Flintridge • On-Call Engineering Services City of Gardena | On-Call Professional Services — General Civil Engineering Design NV5 | 8 Docusign Envelope ID: 5AEE70A7-A1ED-490B-9A9F-20CD27F768A2
KEY PERSONNEL AND EXPERIENCE
Current On-Call Contracts
CLIENT ON-CALL SERVICES
City of Laguna Beach • On-Call Consulting Services
○ Civil Engineering (Civil Design)
○ Civil Engineering (Land Surveying)
○ Civil Engineering (Traffic Engineering/Traffic Planning) ○ Civil Engineering (Plan Checking)
○ Assessment District Engineering
○ Project Administration
City of Laguna Hills • On-Call Civil Engineering, Project Management and Support Services City of Menifee • Land Development On-Call List for FY2022-23 through FY2025-26 ○ General Civil Engineering/Plan Check Services
○ Environmental Review Services
○ Landscape Design and Inspection Services
○ Hydrological and Hydraulics Engineering Review and Inspection Services • On-Call Professional Engineering Services
○ Civil Design Services
City of Murrieta • On-Call Services, Civil Engineering
City of Pico Rivera • On-Call Engineering Services
City of Placentia • On-Call Civil Engineering Services
City of San Bernardino • Pre-Qualified Engineering Design Consulting Project Management List ○ Civil Engineering Design
○ Geotechnical Engineering
○ Survey
○ Inspection and Management of Construction Projects
○ Project Management/Staff Augmentation
City of San Juan Capistrano • As-Needed Professional Consulting Services ○ Civil Engineering
○ Plan Check
○ Staff Augmentation
• Plan Check, Development, and Miscellaneous Engineering Services City of Santa Fe Springs • On-Call Professional Engineering Services ○ Civil Engineering Services
○ Construction Management and Inspection Services
○ Water Engineering
○ Engineering Staff Augmentation
City of Yorba Linda • On-Call Professional Engineering Services ○ General Municipal Engineering
○ Engineering Plan Checking
○ Construction Management and Inspection Services
Orange County Public Works • On-Call Road and Bikeway Engineering San Bernardino County, Department
of Public Works
• On-Call Civil Engineering Services — Transportation
(Continued)
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ORGANIZATION CHART
STRUCTURAL
ENGINEERS
David Schott, PE, SE
Kyle Liu, PH.D, PE, SE
WQMP/SWPPP/NDPES
Jennifer Peterson, PE,
CFM, QSD/QSP, CPESC,
LEED AP
SURVEY
J Braley, PLS
Joel Paulson, PLS, GISP
HYDROLOGY/
HYDRAULICS
Jennifer Peterson, PE,
CFM, QSD/QSP, CPESC,
LEED AP
Nona Espinosa, PE
Matt Moore, PE, QSD,
ENV SP
CIVIL ENGINEERS/
DESIGNERS
TRANSPORTATION/
DRAINAGE
David Niknafs, PE
Darab Bouzarjomehri, PE
Art Biscocho
Stephen Novak
Gerald Tom, PE, TE
Matthew Ronquillo
Jennifer Peterson, PE,
CFM, QSD/QSP, CPESC,
LEED AP
WASTEWATER
Luanne Bean, PE
Julian Palacios, PE
Steven Granados, PE,
QSD/QSP
PROJECT MANAGER
David Niknafs, PE
PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE
Jeffrey M. Cooper, PE
Organization Chart
Our team of experts brings direct, relevant, successful and current experience working on projects of similar scope and complexity. We are equipped with the resources to provide the City with the requested General Civil Engineering Design Services. Shown below are team roles and responsibilities.
QA/QC MANAGER
Tamara O’Neal, PE
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SIMILAR PROJECTS/SERVICES
Annual Residential & Arterial Streets
Rehabilitation (Phases 1 & 2)
CITY OF COMPTON | COMPTON, CA
Our team provided engineering design services for the PS&E.
Work included review and analysis of the City’s existing Pavement Management Study; research of the City’s existing street plan information; performing soil investigations and coring samples; utilities notification and coordination; topographic survey; field review; and improvements to pavement, drainage, curb and gutter, sidewalk, and ADA curb ramps.
DATES: JANUARY 2019-MAY 2021
KEY PERSONNEL: DAVID NIKNAFS (PM), ART BISCOCHO, GERALD TOM (PROJECT ENGINEERS)
CONTACT: JOHN STRICKLAND, PROJECT MANAGER, 310.605.5505, [email protected]
Street Improvements Design for Residential
Streets South of Florence Avenue (Triangle)
CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS | SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA
Our team provided engineering design and surveying services for the preparation of plans, specifications and cost estimates for residential street segments. The work consisted of pavement improvements, including grind and overlay using Fiber Reinforced Asphalt Concrete (FRAC), slurry seal with fiber reinforcements, curb and gutter, sidewalks, driveway approaches and curb ramp improvements.
DATES: 2022
KEY PERSONNEL: DAVID NIKNAFS (PM), ART BISCOCHO, STEVE NOVAK (PROJECT ENGINEERS), J BRALEY (NV5 SURVEY)
CONTACT: ROBERT GARCIA, PUBLIC WORKS CIP MANAGER, 562.868.0511, EXT. 7545, [email protected]
Beryl Street Drainage and Street
Improvements
CITY OF REDONDO BEACH | REDONDO BEACH, CA
Our team provided engineering design services for the project, including the preparation of PS&E. The project included roadway, intersection and drainage improvements, including green street elements; modifications to catch basins; pedestrian crossing enhancements; incorporation of Living Street Design principles, traffic calming elements ; and signing and striping.
DATES: JULY 2020-DECEMBER 2022
KEY PERSONNEL: DAVID NIKNAFS (PM), STEVE NOVAK, ART BISCOCHO (PROJECT ENGINEERS)
CONTACT: DANIEL GRUEZO, CIVIL ENGINEER, 310.318.0661, EXT. 2279, [email protected]
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SIMILAR PROJECTS/SERVICES
Residential Slurry Seal and Arterial Roadway
Rehabilitation
CITY OF PLACENTIA | PLACENTIA, CA
NV5 prepared plans, specifications and cost estimates for the project, which included the slurry seal of residential roadway pavement and new arterial roadway pavement along with curb, gutter and sidewalk repairs, new ADA-compliant curb ramps, new pavement markings and signage, traffic signal modifications and other improvements and repairs.
DATES: AUGUST 2019-JUNE 2020
KEY PERSONNEL: DAVID NIKNAFS (PM), ART BISCOCHO, STEVE NOVAK (PROJECT ENGINEERS)
CONTACT: CHRIS TANIO, PE, DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER, 714.993.8132, [email protected]
El Monte Ave. and Baldwin Ave. Improvements
CITY OF EL MONTE | EL MONTE, CA
Our team provided the PS&E for the project at El Monte Avenue from Rio Hondo Channel to Lower Azusa Road and Baldwin Avenue from Lower Azusa Road to the I-10 freeway. Services included topographical survey; reviewing existing pavement conditions and treatment recommendations; potholing pavement sections and subgrade to determine recommended pavement section and repair methodologies; preparing PS&E; implementing the City’s Bike Master Plan recommended bike route; and preparing final bid documents.
DATES: JANUARY 2021-NOVEMBER 2021
KEY PERSONNEL: DAVID NIKNAFS (PM), ART BISCOCHO, STEVE NOVAK (PROJECT ENGINEERS)
CONTACT: LEE TORRES, ACTING DPW/CITY ENGINEER, 626.580.2055, [email protected]
Hesse Community Park Parking Lot
Improvements (Phase 1)
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES | RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA
Our team provided engineering design services for the project, which consisted of the design of concept plans for parking lot pavement improvements and parking lot lighting improvements. Our services included preparation of concept plans and a preliminary cost estimate and attending progress and City Council meetings as necessary. Three design concepts were ultimately provided to the City, and one was selected by the City Council.
DATES: JANUARY 2019-JUNE 2019
KEY PERSONNEL: JEFFREY COOPER (PM), DAVID NIKNAFS (QA/QC),
ART BISCOCHO (PROJECT ENGINEER)
CONTACT: RON DRAGOO, PE, PRINCIPAL ENGINEER, 310.544.5250, [email protected]
City of Gardena | On-Call Professional Services — General Civil Engineering Design NV5 | 12 Docusign Envelope ID: 5AEE70A7-A1ED-490B-9A9F-20CD27F768A2
SIMILAR PROJECTS/SERVICES
Wendt Terrace Storm Drain Improvements
CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH | LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Our team provided design engineering services for the Wendt Terrace Storm Drain project, which included utility coordination, surveying, and preparation of the final plans, specifications and cost estimates.
The project included the design of an 18-inch HDPE storm drain pipe to be extended and located to the south of the existing storm drain channel at 719 Griffith Place and continue to traverse at approximately 10 to 15 feet from the existing storm drain channel through 719 Griffith Place and a portion of 850 Bolsa Way and connect downstream to the side of the existing channel.
DATES: AUGUST 2015-JANUARY 2016
KEY PERSONNEL: DAVID NIKNAFS (PM), ART BISCOCHO (PROJ. ENGINEER) CONTACT: MARK TRESTIK, CITY ENGINEER, 949.497.0300,
[email protected]
FY 2022-23 Street Improvements
CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS | LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CA
NV5 is providing engineering design services for the street improvement project, which includes grind and overlay, slurry seal, and crack seal, depending on the current condition of each roadway segment.
DATES: SEPTEMBER 2022-2023
KEY PERSONNEL: DAVID NIKNAFS (PM), ART BISCOCHO (PROJECT
ENGINEER), MATTHEW RONQUILLO (ASSISTANT ENGINEER)
CONTACT: RAFFERTY WOOLDRIDGE, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR, 562.694.6302,
[email protected]
FY 2022-23 Pavement Management Program Implementation
CITY OF GLENDALE | GLENDALE, CA
Our team is providing engineering design services for the City’s Fiscal Year 2022-23 Pavement Management Program Implementation project. Improvements include selective removal and repair of concrete curbs and gutters, sidewalks, driveways, cross gutters, catch basins, bus pads, and alley aprons; pavement repairs, including full-depth reconstruction, rubberized asphalt pavement wearing course (ARHM); crack seal; Asphalt Rubber Aggregate Membrane (ARAM); and Slurry Seal Type II; sewer point repairs based on City-provided CCTV videos; utility pull box relocation; storm drain infrastructure analysis and design, including hydrology and hydraulic analysis if needed; installation of survey well monuments; tree plantings, including coordinating with the City for tree species and locations; and review of the City’s Bicycle Master Plan and design of plans according to recommendations.
DATES: CURRENT
KEY PERSONNEL: DAVID NIKNAFS (PM), ART BISCOCHO (PROJECT ENGINEERS), MATTHEW RONQUILLO (ASSISTANT ENGINEER), J BRALEY (NV5 SURVEY)
CONTACT: YAZDAN T. EMRANI, PE, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, 818.548.3900, [email protected] City of Gardena | On-Call Professional Services — General Civil Engineering Design NV5 | 13 Docusign Envelope ID: 5AEE70A7-A1ED-490B-9A9F-20CD27F768A2
SIMILAR PROJECTS/SERVICES
Bonita Way Storm Drain Project
CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH | LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Our team provided engineering design services for the City’s Bonita Way (Alignment No. 3) Storm Drain Project. The project is located in the Arch Beach Heights neighborhood in Laguna Beach. Our services included meetings and coordination, performing a topographic survey, utility potholing, and preparing preliminary and final storm drain plans, specifications and cost estimate.
DATES: OCTOBER 2020-2021
KEY PERSONNEL: DAVID NIKNAFS (PM), ART BISCOCHO (PROJECT ENGINEER) CONTACT: JOSHUA MCDONALD, PROJECT MANAGER, 949.497.0728, [email protected]
Lake Drive Storm Drain Replacement
CITY OF ENCINITAS | ENCINITAS, CA
NV5 is providing engineering design services for the Lake Drive Storm Drain Replacement Project, which involves the replacement of approximately 2,000 feet of failed 48-inch corrugated metal pipe (CMP) with new reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) through an environmentally sensitive canyon area between Lake Drive and Interstate 5 (I-5). The existing system collects runoff from the surrounding developed area and conveys it down a steep slope through a natural canyon and west toward the I-5. Design hydraulic analysis revealed the original pipe was significantly undersized, resulting in the failure of the system within the canyon. Due to the undersized pipe and downstream constraints, designing a new detention basin was necessary to attenuate the peak flows through the canyon. During the design period, due to significant and unusual regional rainfall events, a large sinkhole developed at the top of the project limits, eventually affecting a portion of Lake Drive and local utilities, prompting an emergency response by the City. NV5 worked closely with the City and the emergency construction crews to produce an emergency “interim” design to collect and convey the drainage. At the same time, the failed slope and adjacent roadway were reconstructed. The “interim” improvements were then incorporated into the final design condition, leading to the detention basin, avoiding the need for additional disturbance of the newly restored area. The project is an ASCE 2024 Outstanding Geotechnical Project winner and received an APWA 2024 Honor Award in the Disaster or Emergency Construction/Repair category.
DATES: 2021-CURRENT
KEY PERSONNEL: TAMARA O’NEAL (PM), JENNIFER PETERSON, MATT MOORE (PROJECT ENGINEERS), J BRALEY (SURVEY) CONTACT: MATT WIDELSKI, PRINCIPAL ENGINEER, 760.633.2777, [email protected] City of Gardena | On-Call Professional Services — General Civil Engineering Design NV5 | 14 Docusign Envelope ID: 5AEE70A7-A1ED-490B-9A9F-20CD27F768A2 Emergency Sewer Line Replacement Project
CITY OF COMPTON | COMPTON, CA
While working on another contracted project for the City of Compton, NV5 identified a severely deficient sewer line via review of the City’s most recent CCTV videos, whereby the sewer line was severely cracked or missing altogether. Because of this, NV5 alerted the City that an emergency situation on this reach was developing and, indeed, could not wait until the project was done and the plans were bid. Shortly thereafter, the City experienced a minor sewer overflow in this same area because of this deficiency identified by NV5. As a result of this emerging situation, NV5 worked with the City through our on-call contract to develop minimal engineering bid plans based on the Greenbook, and further assisted the City in an emergency declaration with the City Council, and actively solicited emergency bids on behalf of the City to recommend award to a Class A General Engineering Contractor in just a few short weeks. NV5’s role then shifted to Construction Manager and Construction Inspector to successfully assist the City in the construction of approximately 4,000 LF of sewer main, including lateral reconnections to approximately 50 homes and another 10 businesses in both residential and arterial streets.
DATES: OCTOBER 2023-CURRENT
KEY PERSONNEL: LUANNE BEAN (PM/SENIOR ENGINEER), J BRALEY (SURVEY) CONTACT: KOFI SEFA-BOAKYE, 909.702.9829, [email protected] Pearl Avenue Sewer Replacement
CITY OF COMPTON | COMPTON, CA
NV5 is preparing updated engineering design plans, specifications and construction cost estimates for the Pearl Avenue Sewer Replacement. There are 29 plan sheets and a full set of construction specifications prepared in the old CSI format signed and sealed by the City’s former Public Works Director from January 2016. The City requested NV5 to perform a constructability review on the existing plans, discuss with the City any cost-savings recommendations, update construction costs estimate, update construction specifications, and incorporate updated underground utility research on the current set of plans. There is an additional reach of 400 LF Pearl Avenue Sewer Additions between Rosecrans Avenue and East Kay Street that are not included in the previous 29 sheets that the City needs to be added to this project. NV5 is also providing survey services by providing necessary survey crew coordination and office support to dispatch survey crews with necessary support data as follows: Horizontal, Vertical & Boundary Control, Topographic Survey Field Locations and Elevations, and Compile Topographic Survey Map.
DATES: AUGUST 2023-CURRENT
KEY PERSONNEL: LUANNE BEAN, (PM/SENIOR ENGINEER), JULIAN PALACIOS (QA/QC MANAGER), J BRALEY (SURVEY) CONTACT: KOFI SEFA-BOAKYE, 909.702.9829, [email protected]
SIMILAR PROJECTS/SERVICES
Diversion Pipeline
CITY OF CULVER CITY | CULVER CITY, CA
NV5 provided engineering services for the construction of sewer main diversion pipes reversing sewer flow via conventional cut and cover as well as trenchless jack and bore methods to abandon Mesmer and Overland Sewer Pump Stations, which involved extensive coordination with Caltrans, the City of Los Angeles, and the City of Culver City for these jack and bore pipelines underneath the I-405 and 90. NV5 also provided construction management and inspection services for the project.
YEAR COMPLETED: MARCH 2019-2021
KEY PERSONNEL: LUANNE BEAN (PM/CM)
CONTACT: HONG WANG, PE, SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER, 310.253.5604, [email protected] City of Gardena | On-Call Professional Services — General Civil Engineering Design NV5 | 15 Docusign Envelope ID: 5AEE70A7-A1ED-490B-9A9F-20CD27F768A2
SIMILAR PROJECTS/SERVICES
Bankfield Sewage Pump Station
CITY OF CULVER CITY | CULVER CITY, CA
NV5 assisted with the final design and implementation of the emergency diesel generator as well as pipeline redesign for the sewer force main, including the AQMD permitting, as the original plans did not accommodate a generator. This project was impacted by an unknown underground storage tank (UST) formerly abandoned by the former property owners of the pump station site. NV5 also provided construction management and inspection services for the project. The new pump station has a 10-foot-by-20-foot sewer wet well that is 35 feet deep. This project is an APWA BEST Awards winner.
DATES: OCTOBER 2018-AUGUST 2020
KEY PERSONNEL: LUANNE BEAN (PM), ART BISCOCHO (PROJECT ENGINEER) CONTACT: HONG WANG, PE, SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER, 310.253.5604, [email protected]
Sewer Main Along Portuguese Bend
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS | ROLLING HILLS, CA
Our team is providing engineering design services for the 8-inch sewer main along Portuguese Bend Road/Rolling Hills Road. The City evaluated the feasibility of connecting a portion of the City to a nearby existing wastewater conveyance system. Based on the sewer feasibility study, it was recommended to install a new 8-inch sewer main along Portuguese Bend Road and upgrade the existing sewer main along Rolling Hills Road to a 10-inch and 12-inch sewer main prior to connecting to the Los Angeles County Trunk line.
DATES: SEPTEMBER 2020-CURRENT
KEY PERSONNEL: LUANNE BEAN (PM)
CONTACT: ALAN PALERMO, PROJECT MANAGER, 310.717.3244,
[email protected]
Sewer Line Crossing at Johnson Avenue and
Metrolink/SCRRA and UPRR Railroads
CITY OF EL MONTE | EL MONTE, CA
Due to an additional railroad track proposed by SCRRA to meet the needs of the upcoming Olympics, the City must encase an 8-inch gravity sewer line that runs north from Johnson Avenue underneath the existing railroad tracks to the alley beyond. A new 12-inch sewer main will be jack and bored at the southern limit of the railroad rightof-way at Johnson Avenue. Services include PS&E; utility research; preparing plans for temporary water high lining and sewer bypassing; land surveying; and geotechnical report.
DATES: JUNE 2022-CURRENT
KEY PERSONNEL: LUANNE BEAN (PM/SR. ENGINEER), J BRALEY (SURVEY) CONTACT: LEE TORRES, ACTING DPW/CITY ENGINEER, 626.580.2055, [email protected]
City of Gardena | On-Call Professional Services — General Civil Engineering Design NV5 | 16 Docusign Envelope ID: 5AEE70A7-A1ED-490B-9A9F-20CD27F768A2 References
Provided below are references of clients for whom Civil Engineering Design services have been performed in the last five years that are comparable in quality and scope to that specified in this RFQ.
REFERENCES
CLIENT CONTACT INFORMATION RELEVANT PROJECTS
City of
Redondo
Beach
Daniel Gruezo, Civil Engineer
415 Diamond St., Redondo Beach, CA 90277
310.318.0661, ext. 2279, [email protected]
• Beryl Street Drainage and
Street Improvements (July
2020-December 2022)
City of
Compton
John Strickland, Project Manager (Annual Residential Streets Rehabilitation)
205 S. Willowbrook Ave., Compton, CA 90220
310.605.5505, [email protected]
Kofi Sefa-Boakye (Emergency Sewer Line Replacement,
Pearl Avenue Sewer Replacement)
909.702.9829, [email protected]
• Annual Residential Streets
Rehabilitation, Phase 1 and
Phase 2 (January 2019-May
2021)
• Emergency Sewer Line
Replacement Project (October
2023-Current)
• Pearl Avenue Sewer
Replacement (August
2023-Current)
City of Santa
Fe Springs
Robert Garcia, Public Works CIP Manager
11710 Telegraph Road, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
562.868-0511, ext. 7545, [email protected] • Street Improvements Design
for Residential Streets South
of Florence Avenue (Triangle)
(2022)
• Pioneer Boulevard Street
Improvements (October
2021-February 2022)
• Residential Alley Improvements
(April 2023-Current)
City of El
Monte
Lee Torres, Acting DPW/City Engineer
11333 Valley Blvd., El Monte, CA 91731,
626.580.2055, [email protected]
• El Monte Avenue and Baldwin
Avenue Street Improvements
(January 2021-November 2021)
• Sewer Line Crossing at Johnson
Avenue and Metrolink/SCRRA
and UPRR Railroads (June
2022-Current)
City of
Placentia
Chris Tanio, PE, Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer 401 E. Chapman Ave., Placentia, CA 92870
714.993.8132, [email protected]
• FY 2023-24 Street
Rehabilitation (January
2024-Current)
• Residential Slurry Seal and
Arterial Roadway Rehabilitation
(August 2019-June 2020)
City of Gardena | On-Call Professional Services — General Civil Engineering Design NV5 | 17 Docusign Envelope ID: 5AEE70A7-A1ED-490B-9A9F-20CD27F768A2
FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Schedule
Effective for the initial 3-year term of the contract.
ENGINEERING SERVICES HOURLY RATE**
Principal $280
Project Director $240
Project Manager $230
Quality Assurance Manager $210
Senior Traffic Engineer $230
Traffic Engineer $190
Senior Structural Engineer $215
Structural Engineer $190
Senior Project Engineer $180
Project Engineer $150
Assistant Engineer $128
Senior Designer $155
Designer $128
CADD Technician $108
Administration $98
SURVEY TECHNICAL SERVICES HOURLY RATE**
Engineering Aide/Planning Aide $97
Project Assistant $100
Project Administrator $112
CADD Technician I $118
CADD Technician II $138
CADD Technician III $162
Sr. CADD Technician/Designer $177
GIS Technician I $115
GIS Technician II $137
GIS Analyst $157
Senior GIS Analyst $189
SURVEY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES HOURLY RATE**
Junior Engineer/Planner/Scientist/Surveyor $141
Assistant Engineer/Planner/Scientist/Surveyor $167
Associate Engineer/Planner/Scientist/Surveyor $180
Senior Engineer/Planner/Scientist/Surveyor $197
Manager $256
Associate $270
Principal $290
FIELD SURVEY HOURLY RATE**
1-Person Survey Crew* $167
2-Person Survey Crew* $350
3-Person Survey Crew* $473
City of Gardena | On-Call Professional Services — General Civil Engineering Design NV5 | 18 Docusign Envelope ID: 5AEE70A7-A1ED-490B-9A9F-20CD27F768A2
FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Schedule
Effective for the initial 3-year term of the contract.
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES COST
Reproduction Cost
Consultant Services Cost + 15%
Automobile Transportation per IRS standard
Delivery, Freight, Courier Cost
Agency Fees Cost
Commercial Travel Cost
* Assumes prevailing wages are applicable for field work; ** Regular rates. Work in excess of 8 hours and work on Saturdays will be billed at
1.5 times the regular rate. Work in excess of 12 hours and work on Sundays and Holidays will be billed at 2 times the regular rate.
City of Gardena | On-Call Professional Services — General Civil Engineering Design NV5 | 19 Docusign Envelope ID: 5AEE70A7-A1ED-490B-9A9F-20CD27F768A2 Project Experience
Beryl Street Drainage and Street Improvements
CITY OF REDONDO BEACH | REDONDO BEACH, CA
Project Manager. Mr. Niknafs was responsible for providing engineering design services for the Beryl Street Drainage and Street Improvements (from Prospect Avenue to Flagler Lane) project, including the preparation of plans, specifications and estimates. The project included roadway, intersection and drainage improvements, including green street elements; modifications to catch basins; pedestrian crossing enhancements through curb ramp and pedestrian signal upgrades; incorporation of Living Street Design principles, traffic calming elements to enhance safety, mobility, and access for users to accommodate a variety of transportation modes; and signing and striping. The project provided the opportunity to enhance walkability, install curb bulb-outs to reduce pedestrian crossing distances and calm traffic, and install Class II bicycle lanes. The scope of work included field investigation, topographical survey, utility coordination, providing various pavement rehabilitation and site improvement alternatives, conceptual design options, CEQA documentation, and bid and construction support.
Residential Streets South of Florence Avenue (Triangle) Street Improvements
CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS | SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA
Project Manager. Mr. Niknafs is responsible for providing engineering design services for the preparation of plans, specifications and cost estimates for residential street segments. The scope of work consists of pavement improvements, including grind and overlay using Fiber Reinforced Asphalt Concrete (FRAC), slurry seal with fiber reinforcements, curb and gutter, sidewalks, driveway approaches and curb ramp improvements. NV5 also provided survey services for the project.
Annual Residential Street Rehabilitation, Phase 1 and Phase 2 CITY OF COMPTON | COMPTON, CA
Project Manager. Mr. Niknafs was responsible for providing professional engineering design services, including preparing plans, specifications and estimates for the City’s annual residential street rehabilitation projects. Scope of work included: review and analysis of the City’s existing Pavement Management Study; research of the City’s existing street plan information; performing necessary soil investigations and coring samples; utilities notification and coordination; topographic survey; field review; and improvements to street pavement, street drainage, curb and gutter, sidewalk, and ADA curb ramps.
El Monte Avenue and Baldwin Avenue Street Improvements
CITY OF EL MONTE | EL MONTE, CA
Project Manager. Mr. Niknafs was responsible for providing professional civil
DAVID NIKNAFS, PE
Project Manager + Civil Engineer
Mr. Niknafs has more than 30 years of civil engineering experience in the public and private sectors working on various capital improvement projects and has extensive experience working as a project director and project manager. He has managed numerous public works and development projects, including roadways, bridges, drainage, sewer, water, underground utilities, building facilities and related infrastructure improvement projects.
CONTACT INFO
[email protected]
EXPERIENCE
30 years
EDUCATION
M.S. Civil Engineering
B.S. Civil Engineering
LICENSES
Civil Engineer (CA)
No. 42697
AFFILIATIONS
American Public Works
Association (APWA)
American Society of Civil
Engineers (ASCE)
Transportation &
Development Institute
RESUMES
City of Gardena | On-Call Professional Services — General Civil Engineering Design NV5 | 20 Docusign Envelope ID: 5AEE70A7-A1ED-490B-9A9F-20CD27F768A2
RESUMES
engineering design services for the street improvement project at El Monte Avenue from Rio Hondo Channel to Lower Azusa Road and Baldwin Avenue from Lower Azusa Road to I-10. Services included topographical survey; reviewing existing pavement conditions and treatment recommendations; evaluation of existing improvements for ADA compliance; potholing existing pavement sections and subgrade to determine recommended pavement section and repair methodologies; preparing plans, specifications, and estimates; implementing City’s Bike Master Plan recommended bike route; and preparing final bid documents.
North La Brea Avenue “Green Street” Improvements
CITY OF INGLEWOOD | INGLEWOOD, CA
Project Manager. Mr. Niknafs was responsible for providing comprehensive design services and delivering final plans, specifications and estimates for this “Green Street” improvement project. The project consisted of the street rehabilitation of North La Brea Avenue from the northerly side of Florence Avenue to the City limits, located north of 64th Street. The purpose of the project was to mitigate existing distressed asphalt paving and addressed stormwater runoff issues. As part of the design process, our team evaluated all available design alternatives and developed an NPDES/MS4-compliant stormwater management plan that takes advantage of a network of pervious surfaces within the parking lanes and green areas with the median and parkway. Other improvements included repair of damaged sidewalks, curbs and gutters, cross gutters, alley gutters and driveway approaches; assessments of curb ramps for ADA compliance; relocation of water meter and other utility boxes into street parkways; landscape and root pruning; installation of pavement markers and striping to current standards; reconstruction of bus stop pads and channelization islands.
FY 2023-24 Street Rehabilitation
CITY OF PLACENTIA | PLACENTIA, CA
Project Manager. Mr. Niknafs is responsible for providing engineering design services for the City’s FY 2023-24 Street Rehabilitation project as part of our on-call contract with the City. The project includes repaving or slurry seal for various streets within the City. In general, the work consists of asphalt overlay, slurry seal; replacement of damaged sidewalk, curb, and gutter; and new signing, striping, markings, and pavement legends. The work includes the preparation of two bid packages – one for residential/local streets and one for arterial streets. NV5 will prepare storm drain improvement plan for the intersection of Walnut Avenue and Center Street based on the Storm Drain Master Plan Update and prepare preliminary and final bid packages and cost estimates for the project. NV5 will also provide construction support services.
FY 2022-23 Pavement Management Program Implementation
CITY OF GLENDALE | GLENDALE, CA
Project Manager. Mr. Niknafs is responsible for providing engineering design services for the City’s Fiscal Year 2022-23 Pavement Management Program Implementation project. Improvements include selective removal and repair of concrete curbs and gutters, sidewalks, driveways, cross gutters, catch basins, bus pads, and alley aprons; pavement repairs, including full-depth reconstruction, rubberized asphalt pavement wearing course (ARHM), crack seal, Asphalt Rubber Aggregate Membrane (ARAM), and Slurry Seal Type II; sewer point repairs based on City-provided CCTV videos; utility pull box relocation; storm drain infrastructure analysis and design, including hydrology and hydraulic analysis if needed; installation of survey well monuments; tree plantings, including coordinating with the City for tree species and locations; and review of the City’s Bicycle Master Plan and design of plans according to recommendations. Services include field review; utility coordination and notification; topographic survey; geotechnical investigation; preparation of preliminary and final plans, specifications and estimates; and bid and construction support.
Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update
CITY OF GARDENA | GARDENA, CA
Project Manager. Mr. Niknafs was responsible for the City’s Pavement Management Plan (PMP) update. His responsibilities included monitoring project progress, maintaining project files, supervising and reviewing the inspection process and pavement report for conformance with Metro guidelines, and leading kickoff meetings with the City staff and project team. Project tasks included reviewing all maintenance and rehabilitation activities conducted by the City since the last PMP update; collecting and recording pavement distress data per ASTM D6433-11 and Metro guidelines; preparing maps of the streets to be inspected; data entry; database verification/organization; and budgetary analysis.
City of Gardena | On-Call Professional Services — General Civil Engineering Design NV5 | 21 Docusign Envelope ID: 5AEE70A7-A1ED-490B-9A9F-20CD27F768A2
RESUMES
Project Experience
Espola Road Bike Lane Improvements
CITY OF POWAY | POWAY, CA
Project Manager. Ms. O’Neal served as Project Manager and oversaw the preparation of the preliminary and final design documents (plans, specifications, and cost estimates) for the Espola Road Bike Lane Improvement Project. The project includes the widening of the pavement in the area of a tight sweeping turn on Espola Road along a marked bike route. The new pavement area will accommodate the construction of new bike lanes from just north of the intersection of Poway Road and Espola Road and continuing north to approximately Range Park Road. The project’s goal is to minimize the amount of grading and impact to the surrounding slopes and native vegetation on the east and western slopes of the project. During all phases of construction, Espola Road will be open to traffic. Therefore, the design includes permanent traffic control for all phases. The design includes roadway/bike lane plans, striping and signing plans, traffic control plans, hydraulics/hydrology study, stormwater quality management plans, and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans. NV5 was also responsible for providing topographic and right-of-way survey, geotechnical investigation, preliminary environmental assessment, conceptual alignment study, and San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) Coordination.
Lake Drive Storm Drain Replacement
CITY OF ENCINITAS
Project Manager. Ms. O’Neal is managing the team providing engineering design services for the Lake Drive Storm Drain Replacement Project, which involves the replacement of approximately 2,000 feet of failed 48-inch corrugated metal pipe (CMP) with new reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) through an environmentally sensitive canyon area between Lake Drive and Interstate 5 (I-5). The existing system collects runoff from the surrounding developed area and conveys it down a steep slope through a natural canyon and west towards the I-5. Design hydraulic analysis revealed the original pipe was significantly undersized, resulting in the failure of the system within the canyon. Due to the undersized pipe and downstream constraints, designing a new detention basin was necessary to attenuate the peak flows through the canyon.
During the design period, due to significant and unusual regional rainfall events, a large sinkhole developed at the top of the project limits, eventually affecting a portion of Lake Drive and local utilities, prompting an emergency response by the City. NV5 worked closely with the City and the emergency construction crews to produce an emergency “interim” design to collect and convey the drainage. At the same time, the failed slope and adjacent roadway were reconstructed. The “interim” improvements were then incorporated into the final design condition, leading to the detention basin, avoiding the need for additional disturbance of the newly restored area.
CONTACT INFO
[email protected]
EXPERIENCE
28 years
EDUCATION
B.S. Civil Engineering
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
Civil Engineer (CA)
No. 69107
TAMARA O’NEAL, PE
QA/QC Manager
Ms. O’Neal has more than 28 years of experience in municipal and private engineering services, including capital improvement and development review project management, sewer rehabilitation design and planning, stormwater quality regulatory, reporting and review services, asset management, floodplain development services and environmental restoration services. In addition to having direct public agency employment experience, Ms. O’Neal has provided extension of staff services on a consultant basis for numerous cities, as well as water and sanitation districts in San Diego, Orange and Los Angeles counties.
City of Gardena | On-Call Professional Services — General Civil Engineering Design NV5 | 22 Docusign Envelope ID: 5AEE70A7-A1ED-490B-9A9F-20CD27F768A2 Project Experience
South Santa Fe Avenue Roadway Improvements
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO | SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA
Project Manager. Mr. Bouzarjomehri was responsible for the final design for the widening of 4,000 feet of roadway from a two-lane to a modified four-lane major roadway. The project includes a 5-foot wide, Class II Bike lane on both directions of South Santa Fe Avenue. The project also included a 14-foot concrete median with left-turn pocket, split roadway, drainage design, railroad crossing, retaining walls, and right-of-way acquisition and engineering work. His team prepared plans, specifications, and estimates, performed right-of-way mapping, alignment studies, traffic and detour plans, construction phasing, survey, and value engineering. This project required coordination with the California PUC, NCTD and Cities of San Marcos and Vista.
Scott Road/Bundy Canyon Road Widening
CITY OF MENIFEE | MENIFEE, CA
Project Design Manager. Mr. Bouzarjomehri was responsible for preparation of final construction documents for widening of 2.8 miles of Bundy Canyon/Scott Road from Haun Road to Sunset Avenue (City Limits). The existing two-lane, two-way road will be widened to an urban arterial highway with five-lane corridor, 6-foot paved shoulders and multiple purpose trail on the north side of the improvements. The widening was designed per Caltrans Geometric Standards for horizontal and vertical alignments, and current City Standards. The project required extensive alignment studies and design, relocation of existing utilities impacted by the widening, drainage study, design and construction of new culverts, design of new traffic signals, signing and marking, construction phasing, right-of-way acquisition, coordination with utility companies, post master, and included community outreach.
Espola Road Widening
CITY OF POWAY | POWAY, CA
Design Manager. Mr. Bouzarjomehri was responsible for preparation of the roadway widening design, including preparation of construction PS&E documents. Additionally, due to widening of the roadway, this project required design of two protective structural slab, over two San Jacinto-San Vicente Aqueduct 48-inch Reinforced Concrete Pipelines crossing the roadway and owned by San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA). This design was completed to compensate for the shallow cover over the pipelines on the widened segment of the roadway. The structural design of the protective slabs were reviewed and approved by the SDCWA. The roadway widening project included survey, geotechnical drainage improvements, water quality, erosion control and QA/QC services.
DARAB BOUZARJOMEHRI, PE
Civil Engineer/Designer
Mr. Bouzarjomehri is an accomplished professional engineer with over 38 years of experience in design and management of large-scale public transportation facilities involving federal, state, and local government agencies. He specializes in project management, with an outstanding history of managing projects from initial conception through final design and construction. Mr. Bouzarjomehri has superb communication skills with proven ability to build and lead highly efficient teams, training technical staff, and communicate complex concepts in understandable terms. He is highly skilled budget and schedule management and problem resolution with an excellent record of delivering challenging projects on schedule and within budget.
CONTACT INFO
darab.bouzarjomehri
@nv5.com
EXPERIENCE
38 years
EDUCATION
M.S. Management
Technology
B.S. Civil/Structural
Engineering
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
Civil Engineer (CA)
No. C54870
Civil Engineer (MN)
No. 21100
PSMJ trained
Project Manager certificate
(URS Corporation)
PMI PMP training
completed (in process
of taking the test for
certification)
AFFILIATIONS
American Public Works
Association (APWA)
Women Transportation
Seminars (WTS)
Past President of Society
of American Value
Engineers (SAVE)
RESUMES
City of Gardena | On-Call Professional Services — General Civil Engineering Design NV5 | 23 Docusign Envelope ID: 5AEE70A7-A1ED-490B-9A9F-20CD27F768A2 Project Experience
Beryl Street Drainage and Street Improvements
CITY OF REDONDO BEACH | REDONDO BEACH, CA
Project Engineer. Mr. Biscocho provided engineering design services for the Beryl Street Drainage and Street Improvements project, including the preparation of plans, specifications and estimates. The project included roadway, intersection and drainage improvements, including green street elements; modifications to catch basins; pedestrian crossing enhancements through curb ramp and pedestrian signal upgrades; incorporation of Living Street Design principles, traffic calming elements to enhance safety, mobility, and access for users to accommodate a variety of transportation modes; and signing and striping.
Industrial Way Water Quality and Storm Drain Improvements CITY OF COSTA MESA | COSTA MESA, CA
Project Designer. Mr. Biscocho prepared plans, specifications and estimates for the elimination of the flooding and water quality problems caused by the deficiencies within the existing storm drain system. The project consisted of installing an underground detention/infiltration facility within an open grass field located south of the Anaheim Avenue and 19th Street intersection. The detention/infiltration area measures 190 feet wide by 160 feet long with a depth of 3 feet. A 2-feet-by-10-feet RCB inflow and an 18-inch diameter outlet pipe connects to the existing storm drain system located within Anaheim Avenue. The new basin accommodates 1.5 acre-feet to 2 acre-feet. Next to the existing 30-inch pipeline located in Anaheim Avenue from Plumer to 18th Street, a parallel storm drain facility within Anaheim Avenue was constructed. The storm drain system consists of 1,000 LF of 10-feet-by-3 feet RCB.
FY 2022-23 Pavement Management Program Implementation
CITY OF GLENDALE | GLENDALE, CA
Project Engineer. Mr. Biscocho is providing engineering design services for the City’s Fiscal Year 2022-23 Pavement Management Program Implementation project.
Improvements include selective removal and repair of concrete curbs and gutters, sidewalks, driveways, cross gutters, catch basins, bus pads, and alley aprons; pavement repairs, including full-depth reconstruction, rubberized asphalt pavement wearing course (ARHM), crack seal, Asphalt Rubber Aggregate Membrane (ARAM), and Slurry Seal Type II; sewer point repairs based on City-provided CCTV videos; utility pull box relocation; storm drain infrastructure analysis and design, including hydrology and hydraulic analysis if needed; installation of survey well monuments; tree plantings, including coordinating with the City for tree species and locations; and review of the City’s Bicycle Master Plan and design of plans according to recommendations.
ART BISCOCHO
Civil Engineer/Designer
Mr. Biscocho has more than 30 years of experience as a Project Designer. He has a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects from planning to construction closeout. He has a wealth of knowledge of the overall operational experience working with municipal agencies, and his qualifications include the ability to review and prepare construction plans, specifications and cost estimates; provide engineering counter assistance; process permits; and establish, maintain and foster positive working relationships with agency staff.
CONTACT INFO
[email protected]
EXPERIENCE
30 years
EDUCATION
B.S. Civil Engineering
RESUMES
City of Gardena | On-Call Professional Services — General Civil Engineering Design NV5 | 24 Docusign Envelope ID: 5AEE70A7-A1ED-490B-9A9F-20CD27F768A2 Project Experience
Annual Residential Street Rehabilitation (Phases 1 and 2) CITY OF COMPTON | COMPTON, CA
Project Designer. Mr. Novak was responsible for preparing plans, specifications and estimates for the City’s annual residential street rehabilitation projects. The scope of work included review and analysis of the City’s existing Pavement Management Study; research of the City’s existing street plan information; performing necessary soil investigations and coring samples; utilities notification and coordination; topographic survey; field review; and improvements to street pavement, street drainage, curb and gutter, sidewalk, and ADA curb ramps.
Residential Streets South of Florence Avenue (Triangle) Street Improvements
CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS | SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA
Project Engineer. Mr. Novak is providing engineering design services for the preparation of plans, specifications and cost estimates for residential street segments.
The scope of work consists of pavement improvements, including grind and overlay using Fiber Reinforced Asphalt Concrete (FRAC), slurry seal with fiber reinforcements, curb and gutter, sidewalks, driveway approaches and curb ramp improvements. NV5 also provided survey services for the project.
Beryl Street Drainage and Street Improvements from Prospect Avenue to Flagler Lane
CITY OF REDONDO BEACH | REDONDO BEACH, CA
Project Engineer. Mr. Novak provided engineering design services for the Beryl Street Drainage and Street Improvements project, including the preparation of plans, specifications and estimates. The project included roadway, intersection and drainage improvements, including green street elements; modifications to catch basins; pedestrian crossing enhancements through curb ramp and pedestrian signal upgrades; incorporation of Living Street Design principles, traffic calming elements to enhance safety, mobility, and access for users to accommodate a variety of transportation modes; and signing and striping. The project provided the opportunity to enhance walkability, install curb bulb-outs to reduce pedestrian crossing distances and calm traffic, and install Class II bicycle lanes. The scope of work included field investigation, topographical survey, utility coordination, providing various pavement rehabilitation and site improvement alternatives, conceptual design options, CEQA documentation, and bid and construction support.
STEPHEN NOVAK
Civil Engineer/Designer
Mr. Novak has more than 25 years of experience in civil, environmental and geotechnical engineering. His expertise includes the conceptual planning, design and preparation of rough to precise grading plans; land use studies and preliminary engineering; street design; and water, sanitary sewer, street and storm drain plans. His projects encompass residential, wastewater and infrastructure, mountain and hillside, golf and resort, and commercial projects. His strengths as a designer/planner are first built on natural landforms development that integrates the environmental, cultural and economic imperatives of the client and community, providing creative and innovative design solutions. Mr. Novak is proficient with AutoCAD C3D, Word and Excel software applications.
CONTACT INFO
[email protected]
EXPERIENCE
25 years
EDUCATION
A.S. Building Technology
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
Certificate, Master
Planning Communities
RESUMES
City of Gardena | On-Call Professional Services — General Civil Engineering Design NV5 | 25 Docusign Envelope ID: 5AEE70A7-A1ED-490B-9A9F-20CD27F768A2
CONTACT INFO
[email protected]
EXPERIENCE
35 years
EDUCATION
B.S. Civil Engineering
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
Civil Engineer (CA)
No. 51209
Traffic Engineer (CA)
No. 2541
GERALD TOM, PE, TE
Civil Engineer/Designer
Mr. Tom has 35 years of progressive experience in design, technical specifications preparation, construction management, project management and personnel management. He has a thorough understanding of project management from the planning and design phases through the construction phase. His tasks have included preparing schedules, project budgets and materials and labor specifications, as well as coordinating with multiple stakeholders. He has held various positions at cities, for which he has managed capital improvement programs, reviewed and approved plans and managed construction of contract work for compliance with plans and specifications.
Project Experience
Senior Civil Engineer
CITY OF GLENDALE PUBLIC WORKS, TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION DIVISION | GLENDALE, CA Senior Civil Engineer. As Senior Civil Engineer, Mr. Tom’s duties included:
• Managing the Traffic and Transportation Capital Improvement Program. Projects included Traffic Signal Improvements, Street Improvements involving signing and striping improvements, At-Grade Railroad Crossing Improvements, Intelligent Traffic System Improvements, Pedestrian Improvements, and Safe Routes to Schools
• Preparing schedules, project budgets, and specifications for materials and labor • Drafting and reviewing reports and specifications, including construction schedules, environmental impact studies and project designs • Evaluating transportation systems and traffic control devices to determine need for modification
• Coordinating with contractors, utility companies, and government agencies to implement projects
On-Call City Engineering (Staff Augmentation)
CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS | LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CA
City Engineer. Mr. Tom and our team provide comprehensive engineering services for assistance with project management, construction management and inspection, civil engineering design, NPDES, reviewing preliminary grading on planning applications, plan check applications, plan check for engineering and grading, review and approval of tentative and final tract maps, and other services typically provided to a municipality.
Mr. Tom also provides plan check services for all City plan reviews.
General Engineering (Staff Augmentation)
CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS | LAGUNA WOODS, CA
City/Traffic Engineer. Mr. Tom and our team provide traffic and general engineering services on an as-needed basis. Services include: conducting and reviewing traffic engineering, traffic analysis, and transportation planning studies; providing analysis of existing and projected traffic conditions; providing electronic traffic control device studies and design; performing pedestrian studies; plan check services; and reviewing new development projects involving traffic impact analysis, modeling, and road impact fee analyses.
RESUMES
City of Gardena | On-Call Professional Services — General Civil Engineering Design NV5 | 26 Docusign Envelope ID: 5AEE70A7-A1ED-490B-9A9F-20CD27F768A2 Project Experience
FY 2022-23 Pavement Management Program Implementation
CITY OF GLENDALE | GLENDALE, CA
Assistant Engineer. Mr. Ronquillo is providing engineering design services for the City’s Fiscal Year 2022-23 Pavement Management Program Implementation project.
Improvements include selective removal and repair of concrete curbs and gutters, sidewalks, driveways, cross gutters, catch basins, bus pads, and alley aprons; pavement repairs, including full-depth reconstruction, rubberized asphalt pavement wearing course (ARHM), crack seal, Asphalt Rubber Aggregate Membrane (ARAM), and Slurry Seal Type II; sewer point repairs based on City-provided CCTV videos; utility pull box relocation; storm drain infrastructure analysis and design, including hydrology and hydraulic analysis if needed; installation of survey well monuments; tree plantings, including coordinating with the City for tree species and locations; and review of the City’s Bicycle Master Plan and design of plans according to recommendations.
Services include field review; utility coordination and notification; topographic survey; geotechnical investigation; preparation of preliminary and final plans, specifications and estimates; and bid and construction support.
Residential Alley Improvements
CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS | SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA
Assistant Engineer. Mr. Ronquillo is assisting the team that is providing engineering design services for 10 alley segments for the Residential Alley Improvements project.
Services include utility notification and coordination; topographic survey; pavement investigation and report that will include a recommendation for subgrade preparation, soil corrosion potential, and pavement design options; and preliminary and final plans, specifications and cost estimate.
FY 2023-24 Street Rehabilitation
CITY OF PLACENTIA | PLACENTIA, CA
Assistant Engineer. Mr. Ronquillo is assisting the team responsible for providing engineering design services for the City’s FY 2023-24 Street Rehabilitation project as part of our on-call contract with the City. The project includes repaving or slurry seal for various streets within the City. In general, the work consists of asphalt overlay, slurry seal; replacement of damaged sidewalk, curb, and gutter; and new signing, striping, markings, and pavement legends. The work includes the preparation of two bid packages – one for residential/local streets and one for arterial streets. NV5 will prepare storm drain improvement plan for the intersection of Walnut Avenue and Center Street based on the Storm Drain Master Plan Update and prepare preliminary and final bid packages and cost estimates for the project. NV5 will also provide construction support services.
MATTHEW RONQUILLO
Assistant Engineer
Mr. Ronquillo is an Assistant Engineer experienced in the plan check, design and administration of public works projects. He is skilled in AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Civil 3D, structural analysis, and analyzing design and contract documents. He is well-versed in the Greenbook, Standard Plans for Public Works Construction, and interpreting City standards.
CONTACT INFO
matthew.ronquillo
@nv5.com
EXPERIENCE
2 years
EDUCATION
B.S. Civil Engineering
A.S. Engineering
A.A. Science &
Mathematics
RESUMES
City of Gardena | On-Call Professional Services — General Civil Engineering Design NV5 | 27 Docusign Envelope ID: 5AEE70A7-A1ED-490B-9A9F-20CD27F768A2
CONTACT INFO
jennifer.peterson
@nv5.com
EXPERIENCE
27 years
EDUCATION
B.S. Civil Engineering
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
Civil Engineer (CA)
No. 67821
Qualified SWPPP
Developer/Qualified
SWPPP Practitioner
Certified Floodplain
Manager
Certified Professional
in Erosion & Sediment
Control
LEED Accredited
Professional
Project Experience
Lake Drive Storm Drain Replacement
CITY OF ENCINITAS | ENCINITAS, CA
Project Engineer. Ms. Peterson is providing engineering design services for the project, which involves the replacement of approximately 2,000 feet of failed 48- inch corrugated metal pipe (CMP) with new reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) through an environmentally sensitive canyon area between Lake Drive and Interstate 5 (I-5).
The existing system collects runoff from the surrounding developed area and conveys it down a steep slope through a natural canyon and west towards the I-5. Design hydraulic analysis revealed the original pipe was significantly undersized, resulting in the failure of the system within the canyon. Due to the undersized pipe and downstream constraints, designing a new detention basin was necessary to attenuate the peak flows through the canyon. During the design period, due to significant and unusual regional rainfall events, a large sinkhole developed at the top of the project limits, eventually affecting a portion of Lake Drive and local utilities, prompting an emergency response by the City. NV5 worked closely with the City and the emergency construction crews to produce an emergency “interim” design to collect and convey the drainage. At the same time, the failed slope and adjacent roadway were reconstructed.
The “interim” improvements were then incorporated into the final design condition.
As-Needed Stormwater Services
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO | SAN DIEGO, CA
Project Manager. Ms. Peterson served as Project Manager for an As-Needed Stormwater Contract in which NV5 is providing Owner’s Representative services to support UCSD’s stormwater program, mainly related to the Construction General Permit (CGP) and the Phase II NPDES Permit. NV5 services include: review of Contractor SWPPPs, conducting BMP audits for active construction sites, coordination of REAPS and all rain event inspections with contractors, support of UCSD staff in filing Annual Reports and other information needed for upload to SMARTS, providing training as needed on permit requirements, and representation of Owner (UCSD) in the event of any stormwater violations.
Quarry Road Bridge & Roadway Improvements
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO | SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA
Project Engineer. Ms. Peterson was responsible for performing hydraulic and scour calculations, and design of water quality treatment facilities for a proposed bridge and roadway realignment.
JENNIFER PETERSON, PE, CFM, QSD/P, CPESC, LEED AP
Civil Engineer + Hydrology/Hydraulics + WQMP/SWPPP/NDPES Ms. Peterson is an engineering manager with 27 years of focused experience working in the water resources field and managing stormwater quality and drainage projects — from the planning stages all the way through design and construction. She has managed stormwater inspection staff throughout the State of California and provides assistance to other offices and project managers in preparing technical documents and addressing challenging issues related to the State’s General Construction Permit, and Phase I and II Municipal (MS4) Permits. She has managed stormwater programs for various agencies throughout the state, which has included preparation and review of technical documents, creating tools for efficient plan check reviews, stormwater permitting training, review and editing of technical specifications, and management of various stakeholders and subconsultant staff (both design and field).
RESUMES
City of Gardena | On-Call Professional Services — General Civil Engineering Design NV5 | 28 Docusign Envelope ID: 5AEE70A7-A1ED-490B-9A9F-20CD27F768A2
RESUMES
Project Experience
Sewer Line Crossing at Johnson Avenue and Metrolink/SCRRA and UPRR Railroads
CITY OF EL MONTE | EL MONTE, CA
Project Manager/Senior Engineer. Ms. Bean is responsible for providing emergency engineering design services for the Sewer Line Crossing at Johnson Avenue and Metrolink/SCRRA and UPRR Railroads. Due to an additional railroad track proposed by SCRRA to meet the needs of the upcoming Olympics, the City must encase an 8-inch gravity sewer line that runs north from Johnson Avenue underneath the existing railroad tracks to the alley beyond. A new 12-inch sewer main will be jack and bored at the southern limit of the railroad right-of-way at Johnson Avenue, underneath the existing and future railroad rails, overtop the slot within the Los Angeles County Flood Control District’s existing storm drain, to the alley north of the existing railroad right-of-way.
Sewer Main Along Portuguese Bend
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS | ROLLING HILLS, CA
Project Manager/Senior Engineer. Ms. Bean is responsible for providing engineering design services for the 8-inch sewer main along Portuguese Bend Road/Rolling Hills Road. The City evaluated the feasibility of connecting a portion of the City to a nearby existing wastewater conveyance system. Based on the sewer feasibility study, it was recommended to install a new 8-inch sewer main along Portuguese Bend Road and upgrade the existing sewer main along Rolling Hills Road to a 10-inch and 12-inch sewer main prior to connecting to the Los Angeles County Trunk line.
Pearl Avenue Sewer Replacement
CITY OF COMPTON | COMPTON, CA
Project Manager/Senior Engineer. Ms. Bean is serving as Project Manager and Lead Constructability Review Engineer for the preparation of updated engineering design PS&E for the project. There are 29 plan sheets and a full set of construction specifications prepared in the old CSI format signed and sealed by the City’s former Public Works Director from January 2016. The City requested NV5 to perform a constructability review on the plans, discuss with the City any cost-savings recommendations, update construction costs estimate, update construction specs, and incorporate updated underground utility research on the current set of plans.
There is an additional reach of 400 LF Pearl Avenue Sewer Additions that are not included in the previous 29 sheets that the City needs to be added to this project.
LUANNE BEAN, PE
Civil Engineer (Wastewater)
Ms. Bean has more than 35 years of experience in the engineering, design, and construction of water and wastewater projects. As a Registered Civil Engineer and a former Class A General Engineering Contractor, Ms. Bean has seen construction from both sides of the fence. Her technical skills include specialized structural analysis and design of large 600-MGD water treatment plants, pipelines up to 12 feet in diameter, mechanical analysis, SCADA & I&C oversight and coordination, diesel generator design and AQMD permitting, the preparation of engineering plans, specifications and cost estimates, as well as construction management. She has held various positions with many public agencies, including Structural Discipline Director for Southern Nevada Water Authority’s $6B CIP program, for which she specialized in structural and forensic analysis, Project Manager for the Metropolitan Water District, and Project Officer in charge of disaster funding across three states and five counties for FEMA.
CONTACT INFO
[email protected]
EXPERIENCE
35 years
EDUCATION
M.S. Civil Engineering
B.S. Civil Engineering
LICENSES
Civil Engineer (CA)
No. 50129
Former Class A General
Engineering Contractor
REGISTRATIONS
FEMA OPS - I
HAZMAT First Responder/
Operations Level
DOT Offers of Bulk
and Non-Bulk HAZMAT
Packages
Nuclear Waste Safety
for Workers
City of Gardena | On-Call Professional Services — General Civil Engineering Design NV5 | 29 Docusign Envelope ID: 5AEE70A7-A1ED-490B-9A9F-20CD27F768A2
RESUMES
Project Experience
Lake Boulevard Sewer Improvements
CITY OF OCEANSIDE | OCEANSIDE, CA
Project Manager. Mr. Palacios was responsible to prepare construction documents for a gravity sewer line replacement along Lake Boulevard and College Boulevard in Oceanside. The existing gravity system utilizes an above-ground cast iron pipe supported by concrete pillars to convey wastewater across Buena Vista Creek and connects to a main trunk sewer pipeline. Over the years, the above-ground pipeline had been damaged by floating debris as flow in the creek increased during wet weather conditions. The project included rerouting existing 8-inch and 12-inch gravity sewers, a 16-inch force main, and a 6-inch lateral from an adjacent senior community center and reconnecting these pipelines to the proposed 15-inch sewer along Lake Boulevard and College Boulevard. Services included surveying and mapping, hydraulic modeling, geotechnical investigation, environmental documents, coordination with the City of Carlsbad and Caltrans, traffic control plans for surveying and potholing, structural design of a concrete encasement for a shallow culvert crossing, preparation of plans and specifications for pipeline construction, review of closed-caption television videos, and construction support services.
Imperial Avenue Sewer Pipeline
CITY OF EL CENTRO | EL CENTRO, CA
Project Manager. Mr. Palacios was responsible for sewer improvements along Imperial Avenue to improve the reliability of the City’s main sewer pipeline. The 30-inch VCP pipeline is located within the Imperial Avenue roadway, a key North/South traffic route for accessing Interstate 8. The 2-mile alignment is adjacent to the regional hospital, two schools, residential areas, high traffic intersections, and a business district. The pipeline had deteriorated due to normal wear and tear, initial construction, seismic events, and surface loading. Mr. Palacios reviewed the CCTV videos provided by the City, developed alternatives to address identified deficiencies and oversaw the preparation of design documents for bidding. He directed NV5’s surveying and engineering services and coordinated utility potholing and geotechnical investigation.
He also coordinated with Caltrans and Union Pacific Railroad, as portions of the improvements fell within their right-of-way.
Main Lift Station
CITY OF EL CENTRO | EL CENTRO, CA
Project Engineer. Mr. Palacios was responsible for preparing final design plans and specifications for the upgrade of the City of El Centro Main Lift Station. The project includes upgrading to submersible dry pit pumps, providing staircase access to the pump room, installing a Bioxide odor control system, installing variable frequency drives, and upgrading the controls and alarm system to tie into the City’s SCADA system.
JULIAN PALACIOS, PE
Civil Engineer (Wastewater)
Mr. Palacios is an engineering manager with 23 years of experience providing planning, design, construction support services and feasibility studies for water and wastewater treatment, water distribution, wastewater collection, and hydraulic modeling of water and wastewater systems.His experience includes completing water and wastewater infrastructure projects for local public agencies, including the City of Oceanside, City of Carlsbad, City of Vista, Vallecitos Water District, Olivenhain Municipal Water District, Ramona Municipal Water District and the San Diego County Water Authority.
CONTACT INFO
[email protected]
EXPERIENCE
23 years
EDUCATION
M.S. Environmental
Engineering
B.S. Civil Engineering
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
Civil Engineer (CA)
No. 67735
Civil Engineer (Mexico)
No. 2760774
Certificate Urban Water
Management Plan Training
AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Civil
Engineers (ASCE)
City of Gardena | On-Call Professional Services — General Civil Engineering Design NV5 | 30 Docusign Envelope ID: 5AEE70A7-A1ED-490B-9A9F-20CD27F768A2 Project Experience
Lake Boulevard Sewer Replacement Design
CITY OF OCEANSIDE | OCEANSIDE, CA
Project Engineer. Mr. Granados prepared construction documents for a gravity sewer line replacement. The existing gravity system utilizes an above-ground cast iron pipe supported by concrete pillars to convey wastewater across Buena Vista Creek and connects to a main trunk sewer pipeline. The project includes rerouting existing 8-inch and 12-inch gravity sewers, a 16-inch force main, and a 6-inch lateral from an adjacent senior community center and reconnecting these pipelines to the proposed 15-inch sewer along Lake Boulevard and College Boulevard. NV5 services include surveying and mapping, hydraulic modeling, geotechnical investigation, environmental documents, coordination with the City of Carlsbad and Caltrans, traffic control plans for surveying and potholing, structural design of a concrete encasement for a shallow culvert crossing, preparation of plans and specifications for pipeline construction, review of CCTV videos, and construction support services.
Agua Hedionda Lift Station
SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC | VISTA, CA
Project Engineer. Mr. Granados prepared the design of temporary emergency bypass pumping for the Agua Hedionda Lift Station during construction of an upgraded pumping facility adjacent to the site. As design lead of a design/build team, NV5 prepared designs for the installation of two diesel-motor driven 10,500-gallons-perminute bypass pumps, above-ground suction and discharge bypass piping, concrete bypass storage vault, and connection to an existing discharge manhole. The project required coordination between multiple agencies as the lift station is co-owned by the City of Vista and City of Carlsbad, operated by Encina Wastewater Authority, and located at the NRG Energy Encina Power Station.
Septic-to-Sewer Design Services
CITY OF TWENTYNINE PALMS | TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA
Project Engineer. Mr. Granados prepared the plans for the City of Twentynine Palms (City), a rural disadvantaged community in San Bernardino County, to develop a citywide wastewater collection and treatment system. NV5 provided final design services for Phase 1 of the collection system, which included aerial topography, rightof-way mapping, geotechnical investigation, and existing utility mapping. The design includes 27 miles of gravity trunk and collector sewer mains, approximately 1,500 new sewer lateral connections, one pump station, and 3,300 LF of force main. NV5 also provided Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) application assistance.
STEVEN GRANADOS, PE, QSD/P
Civil Engineer (Wastewater)
Mr. Granados has 17 years of experience with NV5 providing project engineering on a variety of water and wastewater projects for local public agencies, including project management, planning, engineering design, and preparation of preliminary engineering reports. He has extensive knowledge of software engineering tools such as AutoCAD, Land Desktop, SewerCAD, Flowmaster, and Microsoft Office.
CONTACT INFO
[email protected]
EXPERIENCE
17 years
EDUCATION
B.S. Civil Engineering
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
Civil Engineer (CA)
No. 74823
Qualified SWPPP
Developer/Qualified
SWPPP Practitioner
No. 24004 (CASQA)
RESUMES
City of Gardena | On-Call Professional Services — General Civil Engineering Design NV5 | 31 Docusign Envelope ID: 5AEE70A7-A1ED-490B-9A9F-20CD27F768A2 Project Experience
Focused Update to City Drainage Master Plan
CITY OF IMPERIAL BEACH | IMPERIAL BEACH, CA
Hydrology/Hydraulics. Ms. Espinosa performed hydrologic/hydraulic engineering services to model the surface drainage system for four localized areas of concern that include the area of 8th Street and Calla Avenue, Georgia Street and East Bound Imperial Beach Boulevard, 11th Street and Ebony Avenue, and Holly and Oneonta Avenue south of Grove Avenue. She reviewed the previous storm drainage study report and evaluated and performed hydrology calculations for various storm events. She created the hydraulic model to evaluate the feasibility of constructing a local stormwater pump system to alleviate flooding conditions under design storms, as well as possible diversions, potential for capacity increase, and options for attenuating low-flow events.
Power Inn Grade Separation
CITY OF SACRAMENTO | SACRAMENTO, CA
Project Engineer. Ms. Espinosa designed a drainage system for the project. She performed the hydrology and hydraulic analysis and prepared the drainage report. She analyzed the existing condition of the storm sewer system and the proposed system using StormCad software. The computer analysis determined alignments and pipe sizes. She performed inlet calculation and designed and prepared construction plans for the storm sewer system.
Mission Boulevard Improvements
FREMONT, CA
Hydrology/Hydraulics. Ms. Espinosa performed the hydrology and hydraulic analysis of the storm sewer drainage system for the project. She analyzed the existing conditions and proposed system using StormCad. The computer analysis determined alignments and pipe sizes.
Roth/Lomita Storm Drain Design
STANFORD UNIVERSITY | PALO ALTO, CA
Project Engineer/Hydraulic Modeler. Ms. Espinosa served as Project Engineer/ Hydraulic Modeler for the design of the drainage system to provide positive outfall to a realigned conveyance ditch. This project included paying close attention to existing trees when realigning the ditch as well as coordinating with the University’s landscape architect. The ditch was also designed to serve as a biofiltration swale, providing stormwater treatment for the contributing drainage basin.
NONA ESPINOSA, PE
Hydrology/Hydraulics
Ms. Espinosa brings 33 years of experience as a design engineer on numerous water resource projects. She has performed hydrology and hydraulic analysis of storm systems as well as hydraulic calculations to determine pipe size, flow demands, capacities, and other pertinent data for sanitary sewer and water systems. Her designs include erosion control sites, hydraulic structures, sanitary sewer systems, water systems, pump stations, wastewater and drainage systems, and a snow making system.
Ms. Espinosa is skilled in a number of modeling and engineering design programs including AutoCAD, Cybernet, WaterCAD, H2Onet, Flow Master, Culvert Master, StormCAD, XPSWMM, PondPack, HEC-RMS, HEC-RAS, HEC-1, HEC-HMS, HEC-2, FAAST, and Primavera.
CONTACT INFO
[email protected]
EXPERIENCE
33 years
EDUCATION
B.S. Civil Engineering
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
Civil Engineer (CA)
No. 60547
Certificate Erosion Control
Compliance with NPDES
Phase II - APWA
Certificate Fundamentals
of Erosion Control & Rolled
Erosion Control Pro - John
Towns & Associates, Inc.
AFFILIATIONS
APWA
RESUMES
City of Gardena | On-Call Professional Services — General Civil Engineering Design NV5 | 32 Docusign Envelope ID: 5AEE70A7-A1ED-490B-9A9F-20CD27F768A2 Project Experience
Cannon Creek Culvert Replacement
CALTRANS DISTRICT 7 | VENTURA COUNTY, CA
Hydrology/Hydraulics. Mr. Moore prepared hydrology calculations and provided quality control review and design oversight for HEC-RAS hydraulic and HEC-18 scour analyses and culvert design plans for a culvert replacement under a Caltrans maintenance access road. The purpose was to replace two existing 48-inch culverts and maintain access to a disposal facility site and prevent major road closure through maintenance strategies. A natural bottom culvert was requested to mitigate environmental impacts to the natural creek. Project plans and reports were reviewed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Caltrans District 7.
State Route 76 Floodplain Analysis and Drainage Design
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO/GRANITE CONSTRUCTION | SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA Drainage Lead. Mr. Moore was the drainage lead for engineering construction drawings for a 2.3-km widening and realignment of State Route 76 along San Luis Rey River and bridge widening along a river tributary east of Interstate 15. Mr. Moore’s duties included the preparation of hydrology and hydraulic analyses, reports, and storm drain design for final engineering construction drawings, including Rational Method and Unit Hydrograph Method hydrology calculations, culvert, ditch and inlet design and analysis using WSPG-W and hydraulic floodplain calculations and mapping using HEC-RAS; bridge scour analysis using HEC-18; sediment transport and scour protection design along San Luis Rey River using HEC-6 and HEC-23; and FEMA CLOMR/LOMR preparation and processing.
BNSF Cajon Main Third Track Hydrology and Hydraulics Analysis BNSF RAILWAY | SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA
Hydrology/Hydraulics. The project consisted of preparation of EIR/EIS documentation and final engineering construction drawings for 15 miles of proposed third main heavy rail track from Summit to Keenbrook. Mr. Moore’s duties included preparing preand post-project hydrology and hydraulic analyses of over 70 culverts/bridges using Rational Method, USGS Regression Equations, CulvertMaster, WSPG-W, HEC-RAS, and HEC-18 Scour Analysis. He analyzed and mapped 10- and 100-year floodplains for over 10 stream miles using HEC-RAS. He provided preliminary design of proposed culvert extensions, energy dissipation, and bridge scour countermeasures. He prepared EIR/ EIS Hydrology Technical Report, EIR/EIS impacts and mitigation measures discussion, and Final Engineering Hydrology and Hydraulic Reports.
MATTHEW MOORE, PE, ENV, SP, QSD/P, TOR
Hydrology/Hydraulics
Mr. Moore brings more than 27 years of experience in water resources, including hydrologic and hydraulic engineering design for flood control, drainage, green infrastructure, water quality, and erosion control facilities. His work includes FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map letters of map amendment/revision (LOMA/R) review for FEMA and preparation of floodplain studies and LOMRs for developers and municipalities. He has extensive experience in hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, including preparation of storm drainage plans and stormwater quality best management practices (BMP) design and documentation.
CONTACT INFO
[email protected]
EXPERIENCE
27 years
EDUCATION
M.S. Civil Engineering
B.S. Civil Engineering
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
Civil Engineer (CA)
No. 56780
REGISTRATIONS
Envision Sustainability
Professional (CA)
No. 10891
Qualified SWPPP
Developer/Qualified
SWPPP Practitioner
No. 00046
Trainer of Record for QSD/
QSP No. 00046
AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Civil
Engineers
RESUMES
City of Gardena | On-Call Professional Services — General Civil Engineering Design NV5 | 33 Docusign Envelope ID: 5AEE70A7-A1ED-490B-9A9F-20CD27F768A2 Project Experience
Trona Road Bridge Repairs
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO | SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA
Structural Engineer. Mr. Schott is providing structural engineering design services for the Trona Road Bridge Repair project, which includes retrofit/repair of the existing wingwalls. Repairs are expected to include, but not be limited to, roadway excavations, structural backfill, installation and tensioning of tie-back anchors to realign wingwalls, repair headwall, re-install bridge railing, and AC pavement of roadway. NV5 will also analyze the construction feasibility of the retrofit/repairs and prepare the civil and structural final design plans and specifications in a manner that prevents full road closure during construction.
Murrieta Road Bridge over Salt Creek
CITY OF MENIFEE | MENIFEE, CA
Structural Engineer. Mr. Schott is providing structural engineering design services for the Murrieta Road Bridge Over Salt Creek project. The project will increase traffic capacity traveling north/south along Murrieta Road connecting to Valley Boulevard and improve drainage, as this area frequently experiences flooding during heavy rain.
The project is located along Murrieta Road between Park City Avenue and Camino Del Sol Norte and consists of the construction of roadway (widening) and a bridge spanning the length of Salt Creek, approximately 470 feet. The bridge will consist of a 4-lane span with pedestrian sidewalks and a signalized trail crossing. This project will investigate the horizontal and vertical alignment to meet 100-year flood limits.
Canyon Road Bridge Replacement
TOWN OF MORAGA
Structural Engineer. Mr. Schott is providing structural engineering design services for design of the bridge and soldier pile retaining walls. The previous narrow two-lane bridge was designated as Functionally Obsolete and was approved for replacement.
The bridge is being constructed in two stages to allow traffic access across the creek during construction using one-way passage with automatic traffic signals. The new bridge provides two 12-foot lanes, two 5-foot shoulders, a 10-foot, 6-inch cycle track and channel overlook. The bridge was designed in accordance Caltrans AASHTO LRFD Design Specifications and Seismic Design Criteria.
DAVID SCHOTT, PE, SE
Structural Engineer
Mr. Schott has over 40 years of experience in all phases of California bridge engineering that began as an Engineer with the Caltrans Office of Structures as a bridge design engineer, resident engineer in construction and bridge site preliminary planner. His qualifications are unique in that they encompass a bridge design background with extensive experience in all phases of transportation structures planning, design, and construction administration. He has been recently providing design in accordance with Caltrans AASHTO LRFD and Seismic Design Criteria (SDC) using specialized finite element analysis programs, including SEISAB, SAP, CT Bridge, VBent, and VBridge.
CONTACT INFO
[email protected]
EXPERIENCE
40 years
EDUCATION
M.S. Structural
Engineering
B.S. Civil Engineering
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
Civil Engineer (CA)
No. C22286
Structural Engineer (CA)
No. S2470
TRAINING
NHI Inspector Training,
FHWA-NHI-130055,
Safety Inspection of InService Bridges
RESUMES
City of Gardena | On-Call Professional Services — General Civil Engineering Design NV5 | 34 Docusign Envelope ID: 5AEE70A7-A1ED-490B-9A9F-20CD27F768A2 Project Experience
SR 99/Mitchell Road/Service Road Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) CITY OF CERES | CERES, CA
Project Manager/Structural Lead. This project involves designing a $20M DDI project that includes six cast-in-place and post-tensioned multiple-cell box girder bridges and several segments of road construction for the nearby roadway network, including SR99, Mitchell Road, and Service Road. Bridges include two Service Road overcrossings.
Both are two-span, 204-foot-long bridges. One Service Road overhead is 165 feet long, 168 feet wide and spans over UPRR rail tracks. Two single-span, 44-foot-long bridges span over the Main Canal, and one 299-foot-long, three-span bridge carries SR-99 and spans over the SR-99 SB on-ramp. Mr. Liu is working with the City Engineer and managing multi-disciplinary design services, including bridge and structural design, roadway design, traffic study, geotechnical engineering, survey and right-ofway, and environmental permitting. He is leading the effort in coordinating with other stakeholders, including various utility owners and railway agencies like UPRR and CPUC. He is responsible for earned value analysis and budget/schedule control, scope monitoring and change orders, QC procedure implementation, and monthly design progress reports.
Avenue 50 Bridge over Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel CITY OF COACHELLA | COACHELLA, CA
Project Manager/Structural Lead. Mr. Liu led the team and completed the independent design check for this project. The Avenue 50 Bridge over the Coachella Valley stormwater channel is a 5-span, 605-foot-long, Cast-in-Place and post-tensioned, box girder bridge. The bridge is on a horizontal curve with a radius of 1,450 feet, and all abutments and bents are heavily skewed with skews varying from nearly 33 to 46.5 degrees, depending on bent and abutment locations. The superstructure is a nine-cell box girder with deck width varies approximately from 92 feet to 102 feet. Each bent of the substructure consists of four (4) 5.5-foot-diameter columns supported by 96-inch Type II CIDH piles. The design followed AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications with California Amendments, Caltrans Seismic Design Criteria (SDC) Version 2.0, and Caltrans Standard Plans.
Geneva Road Bridges #2 & #3 Replacement
REDWOOD NATIONAL PARK, CA
Project Manager and Structural Lead. Mr. Liu managed and delivered two singlespan, 74-foot-long, prestressed Bulb-Tee girder bridges with existing abutments being reused. Both bridges are 17 feet wide and consist of three girder lines. The new girders are shallower than the existing total structural height. Therefore, the existing abutment seats must be extended. New shear keys are also provided to satisfy seismic design requirements.
KYLE LIU, PH.D, PE, SE
Structural Engineer
Kyle has more than 22 years of experience involving structural analysis/evaluation/ design, civil/structural design management, load ratings, feasibility studies, conceptual plans, cost estimates, preparation of preliminary and final plans and specifications, and construction management/support of transportation and waterfront structures in the U.S. and abroad.
CONTACT INFO
[email protected]
EXPERIENCE
22 years
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Civil/Structural
Engineering
M.S. Bridge & Tunnel
Engineering
B.S. Bridge & Tunnel
Engineering
REGISTRATIONS/
CERTIFICATIONS
Civil & Structural Engineer
(WA) No. 45084; Civil
Engineer (CA) No. C74162;
Civil and Structural
Engineer (ID) No. P-21817
Professional Engineer of
Alberta, Canada License
No. 237624
RESUMES
City of Gardena | On-Call Professional Services — General Civil Engineering Design NV5 | 35 Docusign Envelope ID: 5AEE70A7-A1ED-490B-9A9F-20CD27F768A2 Project Experience
Street Improvements Design for Residential Streets South of Florence Avenue (Triangle)
CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS | SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA
Survey Manager. Mr. Braley provided surveying services for the preparation of plans, specifications and cost estimates for residential street segments. The scope of work consisted of pavement improvements, including grind and overlay using Fiber Reinforced Asphalt Concrete (FRAC), slurry seal with fiber reinforcements, curb and gutter, sidewalks, driveway approaches and curb ramp improvements.
Sewer Line Crossing at Johnson Avenue and Metrolink/SCRRA and UUPR Railroads
CITY OF EL MONTE | EL MONTE, CA
Survey Manager. Mr. Braley is providing surveying services as part of the team providing emergency engineering design services for the Sewer Line Crossing at Johnson Avenue and Metrolink/SCRRA and UUPR Railroads. Due to an additional railroad track proposed by SCRRA to meet the needs of the upcoming Olympics, the City must encase an 8-inch gravity sewer line that runs north from Johnson Avenue underneath the existing railroad tracks to the alley beyond. A new 12-inch sewer main will be jack and bored at the southern limit of the railroad right-of-way at Johnson Avenue, underneath the existing and future railroad rails, overtop the slot within the Los Angeles County Flood Control District’s existing storm drain, to the alley just north of the existing railroad right-of-way. Services include preparing the plans, specifications and cost estimates; utility research; temporary water high lining and sewer bypassing to keep the facilities online during construction; land surveying; geotechnical report; and coordination with the railroad.
Phelan Road in the Phelan Area
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO | PHELAN, CA
Survey Manager. Mr. Braley is providing surveying services for the design of Phelan Road, Phelan Area. The project includes pavement rehabilitation and reconstruction on Phelan Road, from State Route 138 east to Los Banos Avenue, new or replacement of existing ADA ramps at 19 locations, and traffic signal installation at Clovis Road in the Phelan area. Services include utility coordination; preparation of legal descriptions and plats; preparation of traffic signing and striping plans and a pedestrian traffic plan; traffic signal modification plans for any ramp locations necessary to provide ADA compliance; environmental services support, including preparation of plans, reports and/or applications for a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan; and advertising, bidding and construction support.
J BRALEY, PLS
Survey
Mr. Braley has more than 45 years of experience as a Land Surveyor in California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, and Virginia for public works agencies, institutional agencies, and private land developers. He has a strong background in right-of-way mapping, boundary and title-related issues as well as topographic surveys, horizontal and vertical control, final monument and construction staking. Mr. Braley was the survey project manager on several large projects including the mapping for over 100 sections, resolving the boundaries on over 1,800 parcels within those sections and resolved boundaries for 30 miles of the Los Angeles Aqueduct.
CONTACT INFO
[email protected]
EXPERIENCE
45 years
EDUCATION
General Education courses
Land Survey courses
Land Surveying
Fundamentals
AutoCAD Level 1 & Level 2
Global Positioning Survey
course
GIS course
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
Professional Land Surveyor
(CA) No. 8446
Professional Land Surveyor
(NV) No. 19903
RESUMES
City of Gardena | On-Call Professional Services — General Civil Engineering Design NV5 | 36 Docusign Envelope ID: 5AEE70A7-A1ED-490B-9A9F-20CD27F768A2 Project Experience
Phase 7 Inflow and Infiltration Mitigation Sewer Improvements CITY OF LA MESA | LA MESA, CA
Surveyor. Mr. Paulson provided land surveying services for the Phase 7 Inflow and Inflow Mitigation Sewer Improvements project for the City of La Mesa (City), including field surveying and right-of-way, topographic, and planimetric mapping. The project includes CCTV review, manhole inspections, pipeline and manhole condition assessment, funding assistance, utility research and mapping, surveying, geotechnical investigation, design of approximately 8,500 LF of 8-inch replacement sewer pipelines, for the University Park neighborhood in southwest La Mesa.
Murrieta Road Bridge Over Salt Creek
CITY OF MENIFEE | MENIFEE, CA
Surveyor. NV5 is providing engineering design services for the Murrieta Road Bridge Over Salt Creek project. The project will increase traffic capacity traveling north/south along Murrieta Road connecting to Valley Boulevard and improve drainage, as this area frequently experiences flooding during heavy rain. The project is located along Murrieta Road between Park City Avenue and Camino Del Sol Norte and consists of the construction of roadway (widening) and a bridge spanning the length of Salt Creek, approximately 470 feet. The bridge will consist of a 4-lane span with pedestrian sidewalks and a signalized trail crossing. This project will investigate the horizontal and vertical alignment to meet 100-year flood limits. Services include project management, topographic survey, geotechnical evaluation and report, environmental document preparation, utility coordination, and preparation of final plans, specifications and estimate, and bidding and construction support.
Street Improvements Design for Residential Streets South of Florence Avenue (Triangle)
CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS | SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA
Surveyor. Mr. Braley provided surveying services for the preparation of plans, specifications and cost estimates for residential street segments. The scope of work consisted of pavement improvements, including grind and overlay using Fiber Reinforced Asphalt Concrete (FRAC), slurry seal with fiber reinforcements, curb and gutter, sidewalks, driveway approaches and curb ramp improvements.
JOEL PAULSON, PLS, GISP
Survey
Mr. Paulson is a Licensed Land Surveyor who has been working in the field of surveying and mapping for over 40 years. He has worked with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) since 1991 and has a certificate in GIS from the University of California Riverside Extension program. His educational background is in archaeology, specifically Egyptology, and he continues to work on multiple expeditions in Egypt, applying his mapping and GIS knowledge to those projects. He has been working with close-range photogrammetry since the late 90s and with laser scanning (LiDAR) since 2008. Mr.
Paulson is now applying his extensive knowledge of these technologies to providing mapping services through the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) and has implemented an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS)-based LiDAR data acquisition program for power line and topographic mapping.
CONTACT INFO
[email protected]
EXPERIENCE
40 years
EDUCATION
M.A. Near Eastern
Studies/Egyptology
B.A. Near Eastern Studies/
Egyptology
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
Land Surveyor (CA)
No. 6637
GIS Professional (GISP)
No. 90366
AFFILIATIONS
Urban and Regional
Information Systems
Association (URISA)
California Land Surveyors
Association (CLSA)
RESUMES
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GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING, GEOLOGY AND MATERIAL TESTING SERVICES
CITY OF GARDENA
Public Works Department
1717 West 162nd Street
Gardena, CA 90247-3778
June 13, 2024
133 Technology Drive, Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92618
Shafiq Popalzai, PE
P: 951.697.1000 | C: 949.468.6644 | Email: [email protected] NV5 Proposal Number: P14524-0004731.00
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June 13, 2024
CITY OF GARDENA VIA HAND DELIVERY
Public Works Department
1717 West 162nd Street
Gardena, CA 90247-3778
SUBJECT: Geotechnical Engineering, Geology and Material Testing Services Dear Mr. Kwak,
NV5 West, Inc (NV5) is pleased to express our interest and submit our qualifications to provide Geotechnical Engineering, Geology and Material Testing Services.
Within this submittal, we outline the traits that have made us a successful preferred provider of these same services with municipalities, including several Counties, Cities, and other public agencies. NV5 has extensive experience and a proven track record in delivering comprehensive design, construction, and assistance services for city improvement projects and investigations. We can be relied on to provide outstanding service to The City of Gardena (City) because our capabilities and experience include:
➢ Experience working with several Southern California jurisdictions providing preliminary design, project management, geotechnical engineering, construction management and/or inspection services for the following projects:
• Carson – Inspection Services
• Manhattan Beach - Oversight Inspection UUAD 12
• Manhattan Beach - Oversight Inspection UUAD 14
• Manhattan Beach - Underground Utility AssessmentDistrict No.19-4 • Torrance - T-154 Anza Ave/Vista Montana/PCH
Intersection Improvements
• El Segundo - Indiana St Water Improvements
• Long Beach - On-Call Professional Engineering &
Inspection Services
• El Monte - Bus Pad Soil Compaction Testing
• Pico Rivera - 4121-4129 Rosemead Blvd
• Burbank – Valley Pumping Station Upgrades
• Glendale - Highland Ave Rehab-#3795R
• Hermosa Beach – On-Call Engineering Services
• Dogwood Road Bridge Replacement Project (ASCE
AWARD WINNER)
• Vallecitos Water District - Meadowlark Water Reclamation Facility (MRF) Solids Force Main Replacement
➢ Complete Soils Investigation and Geotechnical Engineering Reports: We specialize in conducting thorough soils investigations and preparing detailed reports and studies. These encompass pavement design, grading requirements, retaining wall parameters, shallow and deep foundation design, slope stability analysis, ground improvement analysis, and the investigation and analysis of sinkholes and voids.
➢ Laboratory Services: Our highly qualified laboratories support all aspects of Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Material testing, ensuring accurate and reliable test results. ➢ Construction Inspection: NV5 offers expert construction inspection services, including earthwork observation and testing, hot-mix and cold-mix asphalt placement observation and testing, reinforcing steel placement inspection and testing, concrete placement inspection and testing, masonry construction inspection and testing, structural steel inspection and testing, and fireproofing inspection and testing, ensuring compliance with project specifications. ➢ Testing Services: Our testing services include field compaction tests and comprehensive laboratory testing of soils, aggregates, asphalt, concrete, mortar, grout, reinforcing steel, high-strength bolts, and fire-resistant material. These services are essential for verifying the quality and durability of materials used in construction projects. ➢ Extensive experience successfully working with municipalities and government agencies. ➢ Ability to provide cost-effective services for multiple assignments simultaneously. ➢ Quick response to the City’s needs and
➢ Depth of personnel and resources
Past experience is the key indicator of future success. We are committed to quality and believe that commitment is one reason why over 85% of our work comes from repeat clients-—an obvious indicator of client satisfaction. Experience makes the difference between a successful and unsuccessful project.
Docusign Envelope ID: 5AEE70A7-A1ED-490B-9A9F-20CD27F768A2 The following is a partial clientele list of our team’s similar relevant experience. ➢ City of Manhattan Beach
➢ City of Torrance
➢ City of El Segundo
➢ City of Long Beach
➢ City of El Monte
➢ City of Pico Rivera
➢ City of Burbank
➢ City of Glendale
➢ City of Hermosa Beach
➢ City of Aliso Viejo
➢ City of Buena Park
➢ City of Huntington Beach
➢ City of Newport Beach
➢ City of Placentia
➢ City of Palm Springs
➢ City of Riverside
➢ City of Chino Hills
➢ City of Carlsbad
➢ County of Orange Public
Works
➢ County of San Bernardino
➢ San Diego County Water
Authority
➢ SoCal Gas
Our Irvine office, located at 133 Technology Drive, Suite 200, Irvine, CA 92618, will be servicing this contract. You can reach us at 949.419.3030. Shafiq Popalzai, who is an officer of the firm and authorized to bind the firm to the contract, will be managing your projects. Our Southern California laboratories are certified and approved by Caltrans, CCRL, AMRL, AASHTO, and appropriate agencies, ensuring that we provide you with the best value, expedited service, and accurate test results.
A cornerstone of NV5’s expertise is the provision of engineering for on-call, task-order-related contracts. We understand that flexibility and responsiveness are critical in order to ramp up or down based upon conditions (project size, economic, emergency, funding, organizational, etc.). In order to respond to rapidly changing priorities and meet the needs of our clients, our firm is structured to provide staff with very short turnaround times. NV5 has demonstrated through our on-call contracts that we are quick to respond with the correct team to solve issues.
Unique In-House Services: In addition to providing Geotechnical Engineering, Geology and Material Testing Services, NV5 offers in-house engineering design services, environmental services and many other professional services the City may need at a moment’s notice. NV5 has a deep bench of more than 4,000 professionals who can be made available to the City, and we will provide the personnel with the most relevant experience on a per-project or task-order basis.
Addendum Acknowledgment: We have received Addendum No. 1 dated June 4, 2024.
No Disciplinary Actions: There are no disciplinary actions against any of the licensed professionals or personnel listed in this statement of qualifications.
City’s Professional Services Agreement and Insurance Requirements: NV5 does not have any exceptions to the City’s standard Professional Services Agreement or Insurance Requirements.
Proposal Authorization and Validity: This proposal has been signed by Shafiq Popalzai, a company officer authorized to bind the firm.
We are fully capable to successfully provide the services and are committed to providing the highest standards of service, safety, and quality in all our projects. We are confident that our expertise and experience make us the ideal partner for your Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, and Material Testing needs look forward to the opportunity to work with the City of Gardena on your upcoming projects.
NV5 West, Inc.
A. Shafiq Popalzai, PE
Vice President
Project Manager / Authorized to Contractually Bind the Company COMPANY INFORMATION AND CONTACT:
Name: NV5, Inc.
Address: 133 Technology Drive, Suite 200, Irvine, CA 92618 Telephone Number: (949) 419.3030
Email of Contact: [email protected]
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FIRM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
NV5’s background and experience
NV5’s roots go back 78 years, when, in 1946 Testing Engineers was established as one of the first independent materials testing laboratories in Southern California. NV5 West, created in 2010, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NV5 Global, a leading provider of professional engineering and consulting solutions. We have experienced steady organic growth and growth through the acquisition of very well-respected, experienced, and historic firms in Southern California, including BTC Laboratories, CivilSource, Butsko, and Nolte Associates.
NV5, Inc. has been delivering solutions through six business verticals: Geotechnical Engineering, and Construction Material Testing, Inspection and Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings and Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With more than 100 offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 has access to over 4,000 employees in a variety of fields who help clients plan, design, build, test, certify and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.
Our Irvine office specializes in the engineering design, construction management, and inspection of capital improvement projects, including: streets, traffic systems, water and wastewater systems, drainage and flood control, parks and recreational facilities, vertical construction, and landscaping and grading. Our team includes licensed civil engineers, surveyors, traffic engineers, and geotechnical engineers, construction managers, certified inspectors and experienced public works professionals.
All team members have extensive experience working within the structure of municipal government and public construction policy and will seamlessly integrate with the City’s team.
Key Services
The successful delivery of our products and services has resulted in repeat clients for a broad range of municipal projects. Our key services include:
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NV5’s strengths:
NV5 brings a wealth of expertise and robust capabilities in Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, and Material Testing Services, positioning us as a leader in the industry. Our strengths include:
Comprehensive Expertise: Our team of highly qualified professionals, including engineers, geologists, and technicians, possess extensive experience in geotechnical engineering, geology, and material testing. This diverse expertise allows us to tackle a wide range of projects with precision and confidence.
Advanced Laboratory Facilities: NV5 operates state-of-the-art laboratory facilities certified and approved by Caltrans, CCRL, AMRL, AASHTO, and other relevant agencies. Our laboratories are equipped with the latest technology to conduct a variety of tests on soils, aggregates, asphalt, and concrete, ensuring accurate and reliable results.
Detailed Geotechnical Investigations: We excel in performing thorough soils investigations and preparing comprehensive Geotechnical Engineering reports. Our studies cover pavement design, grading requirements, retaining wall parameters, shallow and deep foundation design, slope stability analysis, ground improvement analysis, and the investigation and analysis of sinkholes and voids.
Field and Laboratory Testing: NV5 offers a full suite of testing services, including field compaction tests and laboratory testing of materials. Our rigorous testing protocols ensure the quality and durability of materials used in construction projects, providing clients with confidence in the integrity of their projects. Our labs include one of the largest & most sophisticated testing labs in California – certified by DSA, OSHPD, Caltrans (IA), USACE, CCRL, LADBS, and AASHTO (R-18).
Construction Inspection and Oversight: Our experienced inspectors provide on-site construction inspection services, earthwork observation and testing, hot-mix and cold-mix asphalt placement observation and testing, reinforcing steel placement inspection and testing, concrete placement inspection and testing, masonry construction inspection and testing, structural steel inspection and testing, and fire proofing inspection and testing, ensuring that all work meets project specifications and standards.
Regulatory Compliance and Certifications: NV5 maintains strict adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Our certifications and approvals from key agencies demonstrate our commitment to quality and compliance, assuring our clients that our work meets the highest benchmarks.
Client-Centric Approach: We prioritize our clients’ needs and work collaboratively to deliver tailored solutions that address specific project challenges. Our commitment to excellence and client satisfaction drives us to deliver projects on time and within budget, without compromising on quality.
By leveraging these strengths, NV5 ensures that every project is executed with the highest levels of professionalism, accuracy, and efficiency, making us a trusted partner in Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, and Material Testing Services.
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HOW NV5 PRODUCES DELIVERABLES FREE OF ERRORS AND ADDRESSES ERRORS:
Quality Assurance Program
NV5 is committed to producing error-free deliverables through a robust Quality Assurance Program (QAP) and meticulous project management. Our detailed approach and delivery method are supported by our In-House Quality Management Plan (QMP), managed by our Project Manager, Shafiq Popalzai, ensures the QMP is regularly updated to comply with applicable standards, codes, and guidelines.
Quality Management Plan (QMP)
• Adherence to Standards: Ensures compliance with test methods, contract documents, and building codes.
• Project Oversight: Managed by Carl Henderson, who updates the QMP to reflect current standards.
• Hold Points and Workflow Matrix: A matrix illustrates work product flow, with hold points for quality and accuracy checks, construction changes, budget, and schedule assessments before progressing.
Error Management
1. Identification and Reporting: Errors are promptly
identified and reported.
2. Root Cause Analysis: Investigations determine the cause of errors.
3. Corrective Actions: Errors are rectified through rework and process adjustments.
4. Preventive Measures: QMP updates to prevent
recurrence.
5. Client Communication: Transparent updates to clients about issues and resolutions.
Invitation for Review
While our QMP is too extensive to include here, we welcome your staff to visit our facility to inspect our laboratory and review our QMP firsthand. By adhering to our QMP, NV5 ensures high-quality, error-free deliverables and effective error management.
NV5’s experience and technical competence of subconsultants:
NV5 is fully capable of providing the entire scope of services inhouse with our own employees on this contract, ensuring seamless project execution and quality control. However, for specific specialized services, we collaborate with highly competent subconsultants to enhance our service offerings. These subconsultants have been carefully selected based on their expertise, reliability, and proven track record in their respective fields:
Drilling Services – Baja Exploration: Baja Exploration is a trusted partner for drilling services, known for their technical proficiency and extensive experience in geotechnical investigations. Their state-of-the-art equipment and skilled operators ensure precise and efficient drilling operations, which are critical for obtaining accurate subsurface data. Baja Exploration’s commitment to safety and quality aligns with NV5’s standards, making them an ideal collaborator for our geotechnical projects.
Utility Locating – AirX Utility Surveyors, Inc. specializes in advanced utility locating services. Their expertise in using cutting-edge technology to accurately detect and map underground utilities minimizes the risk of damage during excavation and construction activities. AirX’s detailed utility surveys are essential for project planning and execution, ensuring that all utility-related risks are effectively managed.
Traffic Control – California Traffic Control (CTC) is renowned for their proficiency in designing and implementing comprehensive traffic management plans. Their services ensure the safety of both the public and workers during construction activities. CTC’s expertise in regulatory compliance and efficient traffic flow management is crucial for minimizing disruptions and maintaining project timelines.
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By leveraging the specialized skills of these subconsultants, NV5 enhances our ability to deliver comprehensive, high-quality services while maintaining control over project outcomes. Our collaborative approach ensures that all aspects of the project are handled by experts, providing our clients with the best possible results.
NV5 – THE CITY’S BEST CHOICE
Why is NV5 the best choice to provide Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, and Material Testing Services
COST
CONTROL
We are able to continually
review and evaluate a
project’s cost through all
project phases to enable
informed and timely
decision-making by our
clients and the entire
project team. Cost control
techniques include:
program budget analysis;
value engineering; life-cycle
cost analysis; and quantitybased estimating. We rely
on an open-book, inclusive
process that demonstrates
the costs and benefits of
varying design options.
SCHEDULE
CONTROL
The key to effective
schedule control is to
measure actual progress
and compare it to planned
progress on a regular basis
and to take necessary
corrective action
immediately. We propose to
supplement each major
task as identified in the
master project schedule
with a supplemental
schedule to keep careful
track of where each
individual component
stands. We identify
problems that may result
from delays and readily
provide the opportunity to
modify the schedule, as
required. This process
assures the completion of
your projects on schedule.
STRENGTH OF OUR
TEAM
NV5 is a leader in the
design and construction of
capital improvements as
well as staff augmentation
services.
As part of NV5, Inc., we
have the ability to assist our
clients in an expanded role
with access to more than
4,000 professionals from
100 locations. We have
also added a wide range of
additional services in the
areas of infrastructure,
construction quality
assurance, energy,
environmental and program
management.
RELEVANT
EXPERIENCE
At NV5, we understand the
importance of public works
services and capital
improvement projects.
We understand that these
services and projects are
necessary to keep
improving the lives of any
city’s inhabitants and have
more than 70 years of
experience partnering with
myriad cities across
Southern California to
provide professional
engineering services. We
encourage the City to
contact our references to
confirm our successful
track record.
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FAMILIARITY OF REGIONAL GRANTS/COMPETITIVE FUNDS:
NV5 realizes that the development of Federal- and State-funded projects requires more than the preparation of design reports and PS&E. More and more, engineers are required to navigate projects through the federal aid process involving pre-award audits, authorizations, and timely use of fund provisions. Our experience with the regulatory agencies controlling these funding sources has afforded us the opportunity to support our clients through the process of developing the day-to-day procedures required to secure authorization and reimbursement for federally funded projects. Our work with local, state, and federal agencies keeps us at the forefront of current updates to policies and procedures.
Additionally, NV5 has extensive experience with regional grants and competitive funds, particularly those from the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro). Our team is adept at navigating these specific funding programs, ensuring compliance with all requirements, and maximizing funding opportunities for our clients. This includes preparing strategic grant applications and managing projects to meet the stringent guidelines and reporting standards of SBCCOG and LA Metro.
KEY PERSONNEL AND EXPERIENCE
Qualifications of our Proposed Team
Our team has the ability to deliver quality products on schedule and within budget. The chart below includes all key personnel, roles, education, experience with local agencies (withing last 5 years), and applicable professional licenses and credentials of the proposed team.
NAME | ROLE LOCAL AGENCY EXPERIENCE YEARS EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS + LICENSES
SHAFIQ POPALZAI, PE
Point of Contact
Principal-in-Charge
Contract Manager
Vice President
City of Culver City
County of San Bernardino
City of Orange
City of Yucaipa
City of Manhattan Beach
City of Redondo Beach
City of Fontana
21 • Kabul University, November 1998, B.S.,
Civil Engineering, Kabul, Afghanistan
• Cal Poly Pomona, April 2017, M.Sc.,
Geotechnical Engineering, Pomona, CA
• Civil Engineer (PE), California, #77336
CARL HENDERSON, PHD, PE, GE
Assistant Project Manager /
Alternate Contact
City of Compton
City of Placentia
City of Laguna Niguel
City of Temecula
City of Vista
Coachella Valley Water District
26 • MS Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental
Engineering, University of Pittsburgh
• PhD, Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental
Engineering, University of Pittsburgh
• Geotechnical Engineer, CA GE # 2886
• Civil Engineer (PE), California, #71115
PAUL CUNNINGHAM PE, GE
Geotechnical Engineer
City of Pico Rivera
City of El Centro
Coachella Valley Water District
City of Laguna Niguel
City of Placentia
Imperial County
11 • BS Civil Engineering, California
Polytechnic State University, San Luis
Obispo
• Geotechnical Engineer (GE), California, #
3186
• Civil Engineer (PE), California, #78292
SEAN ROY, PG, CEG
Project Geologist
Imperial County
City of Compton
City of Placentia
City of Temecula
City of National City
City of San Diego
City of La Mesa
City of Laguna Niguel
19 • BS Engineering Geology,
San Diego State University
• Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG), CA,
#2760
• Registered Professional Geologist (PG),
CA, #8765
• Qualified SWPP (QSD/QSP), California,
#25794
• OSHA 40-Hour Certified
• OSHA 8-Hour Certified
SCOTT MOORS, PG, CEG, CHG
Principal Geologist
City of Pasadena
City of Malibu
City of Thousand Oaks
City of Palos Verdes
City of West Hollywood
31 • B.S., Geological Sciences, UCSB
• Professional Geologist #6100
• Certified Engineering Geologist #1901
• Certified Hydrogeologist #607
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NAME | ROLE LOCAL AGENCY EXPERIENCE YEARS EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS + LICENSES
GENE CUSTENBORDER, PG, CEG
3rd Party Reviewer
City of Temecula
City of Poway
City of Carlsbad
City of Laguna Niguel
City of Oceanside
40 • BS Geology
• Certified Engineering Geologist, CA,
#1319
• Registered Geologist, CA #3992
SHAUN SIMON, PE, PG, CEG
Project Engineer
County of Santa Barbara
City of Burbank
City of Thousand Oaks
City of Agoura Hills
22 • BS, Civil Engineering, CSUN
• BS, Geological Sciences, UCSB
• Registered Civil Engineer,(PE) CA #82610
• Certified Engineering Geologist, CA – CEG
#2461
• Professional Geologist, CA – PG 8051
• Qualified SWPPP Developer
• Qualified SWPPP Practitioner
• CASQA Certificate 22579
MICHAEL CRAWFORD
Construction Services Manager
City of El Monte
Vallecitos Water District
San Diego Gas and Electric
Caltrans
City of Vista
20 • CC Reinforced Concrete
• ICC Prestressed Concrete
• ICC Structural Masonry
• ICC Soils Special Inspector
• DSA Masonry Inspector
• ACI Concrete Field Technician
• City of San Diego Certified
• Portable Nuclear Gauge Safety & U.S
D.O.T Hazmat Certification
• CALTRANS Certified: CT 125 GENERAL,
CT 125 HMA, CT 231, CT 375, CT 504, CT
518, CT 523.1 Section B.1 & B.2, CT 539,
CT 540, CT 543, CT 556, and 557
JAMES MYERS
Laboratory Supervisor
City of Compton
City of Torrance
City of Santa Monica
City of Long Beach
City of Burbank
City of Fontana
City of Victorville
City of Anaheim
City of Brea
City of La Habra
City of Riverside
City of Menifee
11 • AASHTO T11: Sieve Analysis (Washing) -
Fine Aggregates (JTCP)
• AASHTO T27: Sieve Analysis - Fine and
Coarse Aggregates (JTCP)
• AASHTO R47: Reducing Samples of HMA
(JTCP)
• AASHTO R76: Reducing Samples of Agg
(JTCP)
• AASHTO T166: Bulk SpG of Compacted
HMA - SSD (JTCP)
• AASHTO T176: Sand Equivalent (JTCP)
• AASHTO T209: Max SpG and Density -
HMA (JTCP)
• AASHTO T255: Evaporable Moisture
Content (JTCP)
• AASHTO T269: Percent Air Voids - HMA
(JTCP)
• AASHTO T275: Bulk SpG - HMA (JTCP)
• AASHTO T308: AC Content (Ignition Oven)
- HMA (JTCP)
• AASHTO T329: Moisture Content (Oven
Method) - HMA (JTCP)
• AASHTO T335: Percentage of Fracture
(JTCP)
• CT 105: Calculations - Gradings (JTCP)
• CT 125 HMA: Sampling - HMA (JTCP)
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FIELD INSPECTION TEAM
The following is a matrix of our Technicians and Special Inspectors that we are prepared to staff the project with as well as their certifications. As the chart illustrates, many members of our staff hold multiple certifications, which allows a single inspector to provide simultaneous inspections to be continuous as well as cost-efficient. We have built a specialized team of inspectors familiar with the City of Gardena standards and the California Building Code.
Names
Caltrans (Lab)Caltrans (Field)Soils Nuke GaugeNICET Concrete Level 1NICET Concrete Level 2NICET Asphalt Level 1NICET Soils Level 1ACI Concrete StrengthACI Masonry LabACI ConcreteACI MasonryICC SoilsICC ConcreteICC Masonry ICC Fireproof ICC BoltingICC Welding ICC PTDSA Masonry ASNT NDTAWS CWI Expiration
Dates
Brent
Hernandez X X X X X X X X X X X
ACI 3/14/25, ,
DSA 5/1/25,CWI
3/27, ICC 8/9/27
Eric
Checketts X X X X X X X X X X X
ACI 6/30/23, ACI
Masonry
9/24/26, DSA
2/1/26,CWI
5/25, ICC
10/9/25
Jeffery Puente X X X X X X X X
ACI 4/21/28, ICC
2/16/28
Richard
Mathes X X X X X X X X X
ACI 4/21/23, ICC
7/15/24 CWI
12/1/24
Michael
Crawford X X X X X X X X X
ACI 8/13/26, ACI
Masonry
10/26/26, ICC
2/24/25, DSA
2/1/27, CTM
8/13/26
Jason
Beckman X X X X X X
ICC 12/20/25,
ACI 10/12/24
John Gomez X X X X
ACI 8/21/25, ICC
8/9/25
John Molla X X X X
ICC 9/1/23, CWI
8/1/23, ASNT
8/1/23, City of
San Diego
12/31/25
Robert Rocha X X X
ICC 8/26/26,
CWI 10/1/25
Chirag
Padhiar X X X X X
ACI Field
12/14/24, ACI
Lab 3/26/26,
NICET 7/1/23
Noah
Regalado X X X X X X X
ACI Lab 3-26-26,
CTM 4/2023,
NICET 11/1/23
Mike Allen X X ACI 3/30/24
Travis
Broguiere X X ACI 9/20/24
Jimmy Aguilar X X ACI 6/1/23
Ray Cecena X X ACI 1/29/26
Joseph
Rodriguez X X ACI 6/28/27
William
Barton X
Sayed
Moqeem
Sadat
X X X X X X X X
ACI 09/19/28
ICC 06/10/2027
NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) / ACI (American Concrete Institute) / ICC (International Code Council) / DSA (Division of the State Architect) / ASNT (American Society for Nondestructive Testing) / AWS (American Welding Society)
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Name of Project Manager / Principal Who Will Be Main Point of Contact for the Contract: Our Vice President of Construction Quality Assurance Shafiq Popalzai, will be our Contract Manager / Project Manager. With coordination from The City’s Project Manager, NV5 will develop a detailed plan tailored to meet the specific project criteria. The approach will consider the project documents and include items such as methodology, equipment, completion date with milestones, budget, safety and security concerns, environmental issues, permits and right of entry. We have earned a reputation for anticipating and resolving problems prior to mobilization, saving clients time and money. All correspondence will go through Mr. Popalzai, NV5’s primary point of contact.
NV5’s alternate point of contact will be Carl Henderson, PhD, PE, GE, Geotechnical Engineering Manager, who will be involved in the day-to-day operations of your projects.
Their contact information follows:
Project Manager and Primary Contact
Shafiq Popalzai, Vice President
133 Technology Drive, Suite 200 | Irvine, CA 92618
D: 949.419.3030 | C: 412.498.0670 | [email protected] Assistant Project Manager / Alternate Contact
Carl Henderson, PhD, PE, GE, VP – Geotechnical Services West / Chief Diversity Officer, 133 Technology Drive, Suite 200 | Irvine, CA 92618
D: 858.927.3654 | C: 412.498.0670 | [email protected]
Project Team
Our team includes seasoned professionals to manage all assignments and each team member will be available to the extent proposed for the duration of the project with no person designated as “key” to the project removed or replaced without prior written concurrence of the City.
SHAFIQ POPALZAI, PE / VICE PRESIDENT - CONSTRUCTION QUALITY ASSURANCE SERVICES will be our Principal in Charge and Main Point of Contact for the City Client / Project Manager Mr. Popalzai has over 21 years of experience being closely involved with clients and projects in order to form strong alliances and long-lasting working relationships. Mr. Popalzai is authorized to contractually bind the Company with the City and his experience includes a wide variety of projects throughout California. During his career, Mr. Popalzai has worked on roadways, electric and gas lines, water pipelines, residential, commercial, schools, transportation, rail, landslide remediation and with federal, state, K-14 and local regulatory agencies and forensics projects. Availability: 100%, or as needed. Mr. Popalzai will provide the following:
➢ Provide technical support to laboratory and field testing and inspection staff. ➢ Prepare, review and control written quality-related program documents. ➢ Review all laboratory test reports, field special inspections, and testing daily reports. ➢ Conduct project kick-off, pre-task planning, and safety meetings ➢ Maintain communication with project staff.
➢ Attend meetings as needed.
➢ Maintain NV5 safety standards at all times.
Registrations/Certifications
• Registered Civil Engineer, California PE. 77336
Carl Henderson, PhD, PE, GE, CDO / VP – Geotechnical Engineering Manager Dr. Carl Henderson will be our Geotechnical Engineering Manager and is also authorized to contractually bind the Company with the City as a backup for Mr. Popalzai. He serves as the Geotechnical Principal Engineer for our west coast operations, providing support and supervision on our on-call contracts in the region. Carl has over 24 years of professional experience and successfully manages multiple public agencies on-call geotechnical and materials testing and inspection services contracts. He is also NV5’s Chief Diversity Officer and is spearheading the firm’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts. He will be available as needed.
Registrations/Certifications
• Geotechnical Engineer, California GE # 2886
• Civil Engineer, California, R.C.E. #71115
Paul Cunningham, PE, GE
Senior Engineer / Geotechnical Engineer
Mr. Paul Cunningham will be our lead Geotechnical Engineer and will provide geotechnical engineering support and analysis as well as construction oversight. Paul has extensive experience working with Public Works Agencies in supporting Geotechnical Engineering services for CIP projects. In addition to his role as a Geotechnical Engineer, Paul as served as a Project Manager overseeing both Geotechnical Engineering and Lab of Record services for the City of Pico Rivera, City of Placentia, City of Laguna Niguel, City of El Centro, Coachella Valley Water District and County of Imperial.
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Paul has over 10 years of experience in engineering, planning, managing and the supervision of field investigations and laboratory testing program. This experience includes geotechnical engineering analyses of various geological conditions and in-construction geotechnical support. His experience includes staff management, project management, on-call contract management, and plan reviews. He will be available as needed to manage our projects.
Registrations/Certifications:
• Geotechnical Engineer (GE), California, # 3186
• Civil Engineer (PE), California, #78292
Sean Roy, PG, CEG
Senior Engineering Geologist / Project Geologist
Sean will manage our geological engineering services on this contract and assist on our geological services leading the efforts for any hazardous material studies and remediation effort. He has over 19 years of experience providing engineering geology.
Registrations/Certifications:
• Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG), CA, #2760
• Registered Professional Geologist (PG), CA, #8765
• Qualified SWPP (QSD/QSP), California, #25794
• OSHA 40-Hour Certified
• OSHA 8-Hour Certified
LIST OF SUB-CONSULTANTS (IF ANY)
NV5 is fully capable of providing the entire scope of services in-house and with our own employees on this contract, apart from Drilling Services for which we will utilize Baja Exploration, Utility Locating for which we will be utilize AirX Utility Surveyors, Inc. and Traffic Control (if needed) for which we will utilize California Traffic Control (CTC).
We have worked with Baja Exploration on dozens of projects including but not limited to the following:
• Bailey Park Blvd. - Sewer Improvements
• Sewer Line Replacement
• Solar-Shade Structure
• Madison High School - Whole Site Modernization
• Standley Middle School Joint Use Field Improvements and Aquatics Center • Clark Road Bridge Replacement Project
• Lack Road Bridge Replacement
• Proposed Softball & Football Fields and Fieldhouse
http://www.bajaexploration.com/
NV5’s working relationship with AirX has been very successful on past ventures. AirX has a long history of working with NV5 at various projects, including but not limited to the following:
• AirX worked with NV5 to perform utility locating and potholing services at McCain Road and Airport Terminal Road at San Diego’s Lindbergh Airport. • AirX worked with NV5 to excavate 4 potholes along Admiral Boland Way at Lindbergh Airport. Potholes were excavated to determine the position of a 12kV duct bank in the area.
• AirX was contracted to locate electrical conduits and fiber optic lines in the San Diego Airport taxiway. This job was performed at night. https://airxutility.com/
We have worked with California Traffic Control (CTC) on various projects including but limited to the following:
• City of Glendale, Fiscal Year 2022-23 Pavement Management Program Implementation Project
• City of Desert Hot Springs, Hacienda Avenue Spa Zone Street Improvements • City of Murietta, Murietta Road Bridge
• City of Twentynine Palms, Phase 1 Wastewater Collection System https://californiatrafficcontrol.com/
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ORGANIZATION CHART
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SIMILAR PROJECTS/SERVICES
Vallecitos Water District | Vista, CA (Geotechnical Engineering, Testing, and Inspection) 2016 – Present / Fees: $120K
Dennis Lamb, General Manager, T: 760.744.0460, Email: [email protected] Vallecitos Water District, 201 Vallecitos de Oro, San Marcos, CA 92069 Staffing:
➢ Carl Henderson, PhD, PE, GE,
➢ Paul Cunningham, PE, GE
➢ Sean Roy, PG, CEG,
➢ Several field
technicians and inspectors
Meadowlark Water Reclamation Facility (MRF) Solids Force Main Replacement NV5’s services included geotechnical investigation. We recently completed the Materials Testing and Special Inspection services during construction of appurtenant structures, including soils observation, reinforced concrete, structural masonry and structural steel inspection and testing.
Meadowlark Water Reclamation Facility Expansion
NV5 performed the testing and inspection services on the expansion as part of a $25 million upgrade for operational efficiency and to increase capacity to 5 mgd, including soils observation, reinforced concrete, structural masonry and structural steel inspection and testing.
Imperial County, CA (Geotechnical Engineering, Testing, and Inspection) 2018 – Present / Fees: $104K
John Gay, PE, Public Works Director, T: 442.265.1818, [email protected] Imperial County, 155 S. 11 Street, El Centro, CA 92243
Staffing:
➢ Carl Henderson, PhD, PE, GE,
➢ Paul Cunningham, PE, GE
➢ Sean Roy, PG, CEG,
➢ Several field technicians
and inspectors
Dogwood Road Bridge Replacement Project ASCE AWARD WINNER The Dogwood Road Bridge Replacement Project received the Outstanding Structural Engineering Project Award. It involved replacing a deteriorated three-span concrete bridge with a new single-span structure.
Through emergency declaration and SB1 funds, NV5 collaborated efficiently with manufacturers and utility agencies. This project introduces California's first continuous steel tub girder bridge, known for its aesthetic appeal and structural advantages. To prevent future erosion, a proven method was employed, enhancing project resilience at minimal cost.
NV5 provided geotechnical investigation services for the Dogwood Road Bridge Replacement Project (Bridge No. 58C0042) over the Central Main Canal in Imperial County, California. We completed the Materials Testing and Special Inspection services during construction of appurtenant structures, including soils observation, reinforced concrete, structural masonry and structural steel inspection and testing.
Lack Road Bridge Replacement over New River
The proposed replacement of the Lack Road Bridge over New River is located near Westmorland in Imperial County, CA.
Drew Road Bridge Retrofit Over New River (Bridge No. 58c-0026) The existing six (6) span bridge was constructed in the 1940’s, is approximately 135 feet in length, and 31 feet wide.
City Of Oceanside, Water Utilities Department (Geotechnical Engineering, Testing, and Inspection) 2016 – Present / Fees: $420K
Adam Hoch, PE, QSD, Project Manager, T: 858.431.9767, [email protected] City of Oceanside, Water Utilities Department, 300 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054 Staffing:
➢ Carl Henderson, PhD, PE, GE,
➢ Paul Cunningham, PE, GE
➢ Sean Roy, PG, CEG
➢ Several field technicians
and inspectors
San Luis Rey Water Recycling Facilities
NV5 performed a preliminary geotechnical investigation for a proposed 2 million gallons, pre- stressed concrete, recycled water storage reservoir at the San Luis Rey Water Reclamation Facility (SLRWRF) in Oceanside. We recently completed the Materials Testing and Special Inspection services during construction of appurtenant structures, including soils observation, reinforced concrete, structural masonry and structural steel inspection and testing.
Robert A. Weese Water Filtration Plant
NV5 performed a geotechnical investigation for proposed chemical treatment upgrades at the Robert A. Weese Water Filtration Plant. We recently completed the Materials Testing and Special Inspection services during construction of appurtenant structures, including soils observation, reinforced concrete, structural masonry and structural steel inspection and testing.
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City of Encinitas, The Lake Drive Sinkhole Emergency Repair Project ASCE AWARD WINNER 2021 – present / Fees: $247K
Ben Stryker, Engineering Department, T: 760.633.2777, [email protected] City of Encinitas, 505 South Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024 Staffing:
➢ Carl Henderson, PhD, PE, GE,
➢ Paul Cunningham, PE, GE
➢ Sean Roy, PG, CEG
➢ Several field technicians and inspectors
The Lake Drive Sinkhole Emergency Repair Project earned the ASCE Outstanding Geotechnical Project Award. This project focused on securing a large sinkhole with emergency shoring during continued rain events, replacing drainage structures, and restoring the roadway. Notable for its adept handling of unforeseen challenges, use of engineering judgment, and strong community relations, the team swiftly redesigned drainage systems, prioritized environmental protection, and engaged with the community. Additionally, they installed an emergency access road, showcasing a commitment to public welfare.
San Diego Unified School District (Geotechnical Engineering, Testing, and Inspection) 1962 – Present / Fees: $6 Million+
Maintenance and Operations Center
4860 Ruffner St, San Diego, CA 92111
Mark Stapledon, Construction Management Supervisor, 619.705.9701, [email protected] Greg Schwartz, Project Inspector, 619.26630261, [email protected] George Lentulo, Project Inspector, 760.443.1057, [email protected] Paul Carlton, Project Inspector, 619.922.6778, [email protected] Ronald Lintz, Construction Management Supervisor, 858-573-5725, [email protected] Mark Stapledon, Construction Management Supervisor, 858-637-6266, [email protected] Misael Arellano, Project Architect, 760.743.4109 x216, [email protected] Staffing:
➢ Carl Henderson, PhD, PE, GE,
➢ Paul Cunningham, PE, GE
➢ Sean Roy, PG, CEG,
➢ Shafiq Popalzai, PE
➢ Several field technicians and inspectors
On-Call Material Testing and Geotechnical Engineering Services We have been an approved vendor with the San Diego Unified School District since 1962 on well over a thousand projects.
At present, we have one of the largest contracts with the City Schools to provide On-Call testing and inspection services. In the past 2 years we have work on over 50 SDUSD projects. Some of the projects included some of the largest in their CIP:
➢ Patrick Henry High School: Theater and Production
Studio/Interim Housing
➢ Miller Elementary School: Whole Site Modernization
➢ Will C. Crawford High School Stadium Improvements
➢ University City High School Sports Facility Upgrade
➢ University City High School Modernization
➢ Hancock Elementary School Whole Site Modernization
➢ Hancock Elementary School Sports Field
➢ San Diego French American School – Modular
Building
City of Vista / Buena Sanitation District, As-Needed Geotechnical Engineering, Materials Testing, Construction Inspection Services Vincent Gaby, Project Manager, (760) 802-7218, [email protected] City Of Vista/Buena Sanitation District 200 Civic Center Drive, Vista, CA 92084 Staffing:
➢ Carl Henderson, PhD, PE, GE,
➢ Paul Cunningham, PE, GE
➢ Sean Roy, PG, CEG,
➢ Several field technicians and inspectors
Sycamore Creek Detention Basin - CIP 8285, Vista, California Local Street Rehabilitation Projects
West Vista Way Turn Pockets
Pala Vista / Civic Center Park
Dollar value of the services / fees: $ 147,494.00
Duration: 2020 - present
Client PM Name: Vincent Gaby, Project Manager, (760) 802-7218, [email protected] Role of Firm / Description of Services: NV5 performed a preliminary geotechnical investigation which included site reconnaissance, subsurface investigation, laboratory testing, seismic evaluation, liquefaction analysis, geotechnical analysis and recommendations for the design and construction of the proposed projects and its appurtenances.
As a representative of the City of Vista, NV5 worked in collaboration with the City’s PM, and oversaw the geotechnical observation during the proposed ground improvements. NV5 was also responsible for all special inspection and materials testing for the construction of the projects including:
➢ Electrical
➢ Supervisory control and data acquisition
➢ Concrete
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REFERENCES
The following is a list of some of our most recent PUBLIC AGENCY clients:
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
(Civil and Environmental Engineering Services)
Saba Engineer, Project Manager
City of San Bernardino
210 N. “E” Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401
Telephone: 909.384-5240
Email: [email protected]
IMPERIAL COUNTY, CA
(Geotechnical Engineering, Testing and Inspection)
John Gay. PE, Public Works Director
155 S. 11 Street, El Centro, CA 92243
Telephone: 442.265.1818
Email: [email protected]
CITY OF OCEANSIDE, WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
(Geotechnical Engineering, Testing and Inspection)
Adam Hoch, PE, QSD, Project Manager
Water Utilities Department
300 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054
Telephone: 858.431.9767
Email: [email protected]
CITY OF MENIFEE, CA
(Geotechnical Engineering, Testing and Inspection)
Jonathan Smith, Director of Public Works / Engineering
29844 Haun Road, Menifee, CA 92586
Telephone: (951) 723-3704
Email: [email protected]
CITY OF IMPERIAL BEACH, CA
(Geotechnical Engineering, Testing and Inspection)
Eric Minicilli, Director of Public Works
825 Imperial Beach Boulevard, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
Telephone: 691.628.1369
Email: [email protected]
CITY OF CARLSBAD, CA
(Geotechnical Engineering, Testing and Inspection)
Jason Geldert, PE, City Engineer
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Telephone: 760.602.2780
Email: [email protected]
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CITY OF ESCONDIDO, CA
(Geotechnical Engineering, Testing and Inspection)
Julie Procopio, PE, Director of Engineering Services/City Engineer 201 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025
Telephone: 760.839.4574
Email: [email protected],ca.us
VALLECITOS WATER DISTRICT | VISTA, CA
(Geotechnical Engineering, Testing and Inspection)
Dennis Lamb, General Manager
201 Vallecitos de Oro, San Marcos, CA 92069
Telephone: 760.744.0460
Email: [email protected]
COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
(Biennial Soil And Concrete Testing )
Coachella Valley Water District, 75525 Hovley Lane East, Palm Desert, CA 92236
Jignesh Ladhawala, PE, Senior Engineer, T: 760.398.2661, x 2789, [email protected]
Brian Korcok, Senior Irrigation Engineer, T: 760.398.2661, x 2510, [email protected]
Jim Kreizinger, Construction Inspector II, T: 760.398.2661, x 3705, [email protected]
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FEE SCHEDULE
We understand how critical it is for the City of Gardena to budget its work such that provides the best value for the taxpayer base. To that end, NV5 is offering our services at very competitive rates which will help to achieve the goal. ➢ The attached charge rate schedule represents our current rates for three years. ➢ The Prevailing Wage rates for Field Personnel quoted above are based upon a multiplier of the hourly rate determined by the General Prevailing Wage Determinations for Building/Construction Inspectors and Field Soils and Material Testers, in effect as of this date (Determination # SC-23-63-2-2023-2D). Effective July 1, 2024, the Prevailing Wage rates for Field Personnel quoted above will reflect an increase of $5.00 (each) to account for the predetermined increases in effect with this current Prevailing Wage Determination. Should the Prevailing Wage rate change after the next issue date our rates may change based upon the Prevailing Wage rate in effect at that time, but our rates will maintain the same multiplier.
➢ Laboratory and Professional rates will maintain the same rate throughout the duration of the three-year contract. ➢ Charge rates include provisions for normal office costs, including, but not limited to, office rental, utilities, insurance, cell phone or radio, equipment, normal supplies and materials, in-house reproduction services, and local travel costs.
NV5 GEOTECHNICAL / GEOLOGY / MATERIALS TESTING FEE SCHEDULE PROFESSIONAL STAFF (06/13//2024 through 06/14/2027)
Personnel
Administration Staff $80.00/hr.
Field Supervisor $162.00/hr.
CQA Manager $162.00/hr.
Senior CQA Manager $183.00/hr.
Staff Engineer / Geologist $145.00/hr.
Senior Staff Engineer / Geologist $156.00/hr.
Project Manager / Engineer / Geologist $167.00/hr.
Senior Engineer / Geologist $199.00/hr.
Associate Engineer / Geologist $221.00/hr.
Principal Engineer / Geologist $240.00/hr.
Senior Principal Engineer / Geologist $260.00/hr.
FIELD STAFF
Year 6/13/2024 through 6/14/2027 Unit
Soil / ACI Technician I $ 123.64 /hr.
ICC Special Inspector I (Concrete, Masonry, Steel, Bolt, Fireproofing) $ 126.73 /hr.
Certified Welding Inspector $ 126.73 /hr.
NDT Technician $ 128.79 /hr.
Laboratory Technician $ 82.42 /hr.
Ground Penetrating Radar (Technician and Equipment) $ 204.00 /hr.
Coring Equipment Fee $ 72.12 /hr.
Torque/Pull Testing (Technician and Equipment) $ 128.79 /hr. "Wildcat,” 35-lb hammer Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP) with tech $ 412.12 /hr.
Lightweight 5-lb Gas Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP) equipment with technician $ 185.45 /hr.
Seismic Refraction Survey Using Geode 24-Channel Seismodule $ 3,245.45 /ea.
Fall of Potential Ground Testing (Ground Rod Test) - Initial Test $ 1,004.54 /test Fall of Potential Ground Testing (Ground Rod Test) - Subsequent Test $ 602.73 /test Sample Pick-Up $ 82.42 /hr.
PLA Administration Fee & Union Surcharge $ 46.36 /hr.
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LABORATORY FEE SCHEDULE (06/13/2024 through 06/14/2027) Asphalt Concrete
Asphalt Mix Design Review $375.00/ea.
Hveem Stability $225.00/ea.
Hveem Unit Weight Sample Requiring Compaction $210.00/ea.
Marshall Stability, Flow & Unit Weight 210.00/ea. (per test specimen) Maximum Theoretical Unit Weight (Rice) $220.00/ea.
Extraction - Ignition Oven (including gradation) $255.00/ea.
Percent Swell $170.00/ea.
Unit Wt Compacted Sample (Specific Gravity) $105.00/ea.
Aggregates
Absorption Test, Coarse Aggregate $64.00/ea.
Absorption Test, Fine Aggregate $64.00/ea.
Clay Lumps & Friable Particles $145.00/ea.
LABORATORY FEE SCHEDULE (CONTINUED)
Cleanness Value $170.00/ea.
Crushed Particles, Percent $215.00/ea.
Durability Index, Coarse Aggregate $140.00/ea.
Durability Index, Fine Aggregate $140.00/ea.
Abrasion Resistance by LA Rattler $215.00/ea.
Organic Impurities in Sand $90.00/ea.
Sieve Analysis Coarse Aggregate $110.00/ea.
Sieve Analysis Coarse & Fine Aggregate (includes Wash) $150.00/ea.
Sodium Sulfate Soundness (5 cycle test per primary size) $390.00/ea.
Specific Gravity, Fine Aggregate $115.00/ea.
Specific Gravity, Coarse Aggregate $95.00/ea.
Unit Weight (per cubic foot) Voids in Aggregate $85.00/ea.
Rock Core (Compressive Strength) $115.00/ea.
Structural/Reinforcing Steel
Headed Rebar Tensile Test - No. 8 Bar and Smaller < $115.00/ea.
Headed Rebar Tensile Test - No. 9 Bar to No. 11 $140.00/ea.
H. S. Bolt Conformance– Bolt, Nut & Washer (DSA) $380.00/ea.
Mechanically Spliced Reinforcing Steel - No. 8 Bar and Smaller < $210.00/ea.
Mechanically Spliced Reinforcing Steel - No. 9 Bar to No. 11 $215.00/ea.
Mechanically Spliced Reinforcing Steel - No. 14 $235.00/ea.
Mechanically Spliced Reinforcing Steel - Slippage $42.00/ea.
Mechanical Tests, Hardness Test, Rockwell $118.00/ea.
Prestressed Steel, Tensile Test, Strand (7-wire Coated) $235.00/ea.
Prestressed Steel, Tensile Test, Strand (7-wire Uncoated) $275.00/ea.
Reinforcing Steel, Tensile Test – No. 8 Bar and Smaller < $95.00/ea.
Reinforcing Steel, Tensile Test – No. 9 Bar to No. 11 $108.00/ea.
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Reinforcing Steel, Bend Test $75.00/ea.
Spray-applied Fireproofing Density Tests $110.00/ea.
Structural Steel, Tensile – Up to 200,000 lbs. $160.00/ea.
Structural Steel, Bend Test $105.00/ea.
Welded Specimens, Tensile Test $135.00/ea.
Chemical Analysis Quote
Machining Costs If Required $80.00/hr.
Masonry
Absorption Test, Brick $65.00/ea.
Compression Test, Composite Prism $185.00/ea.
Compression Test, Brick $55.00/ea.
Compression Test, Blocks $95.00/ea.
Compression Test, Cores (does not include Coring for samples) $80.00/ea.
Compression Test, Grout / Mortar $37.00/ea.
Masonry Block Conformance (Does not include shrinkage) $480.00/ea.
Modulus of Rupture, Brick $55.00/ea.
LABORATORY FEE SCHEDULE (CONTINUED)
Moisture as Received, Brick $55.00/ea.
Saturation Coefficient Brick $55.00/ea.
Unit Weight & Absorption, Block $80.00/ea.
Efflorescence, Block or Brick Only $80.00/ea.
Linear Shrinkage $270.00/ea.
Masonry Core Shear Test $130.00/ea.
Roofing
Roofing Tile Absorption (Set of 5) $270.00/ea.
Roofing Tile Strength Test (Set of 5) $270.00/ea.
Soils
Soil Processing Fee (per sample) $22.00/ea.
Chloride Content of Soil $85.00/ea.
Consolidation (up to 9 loads) $295.00/ea.
Direct Shear (undisturbed ring specimens) $270.00/ea.
Direct Shear (remolded specimens) $315.00/ea.
Expansion Index $170.00/ea.
Proctor (per curve) - 4-inch mold $210.00/ea.
Proctor (per curve) - 6-inch mold $275.00/ea.
Rock Correction (if required) $75.00/ea.
Moisture Content / Dry Density $42.00/ea.
Organic Matter $80.00/ea.
Plasticity Index/Liquid Limit (Atterberg Limit) $160.00/ea.
R-value (minimum 3 points) $340.00/ea.
Resistivity & pH of Soil $180.00/ea.
Sand Equivalent $100.00/ea.
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Sieve Analysis $135.00/ea.
Sieve Analysis, with Hydrometer $270.00/ea.
No. 200 Mesh Wash Particle Size Gradation $95.00/ea.
Sulfate Content of Soil $85.00/ea.
Thermal Resistivity of Soil (including 1 proctor curve) $1300.00/ea.
Concrete
Compression Test, 4x8 Cylinder $32.00/ea.
Compression Test, 6x12 Cylinder $34.00/ea.
Compression Test Gunite / Shotcrete, (3 Cores/Panel, Coring Included) $420.00/ea.
Compression Test, Core (incl sample prep) $80.00/ea.
Compression Test, Lightweight Concrete Fill $53.00/ea.
Compression Test, Non-shrink Grout Cubes $53.00/ea.
Concrete Flexural Test $95.00/ea.
Concrete Mix Design (revision or review) $375.00/ea.
Drying Shrinkage (3 specimens – 28 days) $375.00/ea.
Modulus of Elasticity, Static $270.00/ea.
Splitting Tensile Strength $105.00/ea.
Thermal Resistivity Testing of Concrete / FTB $485.00/ea.
Unit Weight, Lightweight Concrete Fill $80.00/ea.
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Outside Services / Subcontractors – Cost plus 10% will be charged for any work not directly performed by NV5 or for any materials procured.
Engineering Review/Report Preparation – Reasonable engineering and project management time will be included for scheduling, report review, and data evaluation.
This Fee Schedule contains only the basic services performed by this office and is not a complete listing. Do not hesitate to call for a quotation or proposal if your service needs are not listed herein.
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RESUMES
A. SHAFIQ POPALZAI
Vice President/Senior Principal / MAIN POINT OF CONTACT / PROJECT MANAGER Mr. Popalzai has over 21 years of experience being closely involved with clients and projects in order to form strong alliances and long-lasting working relationships. in geotechnical-related experience includes a wide variety of projects throughout California. During his career, Mr. Popalzai has worked on roadways, electric and gas lines, water pipelines, residential, commercial, schools, transportation, rail, landslide remediation and with federal, state, K-14 and local regulatory agencies and forensics projects.
_______________________________________________________________ Recent Relevant Experience
CITY OF YUCAIPA
Yucaipa Boulevard Street Improvements – Yucaipa, California Provided technical support to laboratory and field testing and inspection staff for a comprehensive infrastructure project on Yucaipa Boulevard from 3rd Street to 4th Street, including oversight on inspections for demolition, grading, asphalt paving, curb and gutter, sidewalk, commercial driveway approaches, and pavement striping. Mr. Popalzai was the Engineer of Record overseeing compliance with all relevant City Building Codes, as well as Standard Specifications and Drawings, Caltrans Standard Plans, and project-specific Plans and Specifications.
CITY OF YUCAIPA ON-CALL CONTRACT
Mr. Popalzai provided technical support to laboratory and field testing and inspection staff for this project. He prepared and reviewed quality related program documents for the following projects:
➢ Phase 2 Uptown Improvements
➢ 7th Street Trench & Street Repairs
➢ Uptown Parking Lot and Alley Improvements
➢ Avenue E Improvements
➢ 4th Street Drainage and Sidewalk Improvements
➢ Yucaipa Gateway Plaza Retaining Wall
➢ Phase 2 Uptown Improvements
➢ 7th Street
Trench &
Street
Repairs
➢ Kentucky Street Erosion at Dunlap Channel
➢ 7th Place 24-In Recycled Water Pipeline Extension
➢ Avenue A Improvements
➢ Water Main Line, Oak Grove
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
Crestline Branch Library Pathway Improvement – Crestline, California Provided technical support for a 7,440 SF facility designed to meet LEED Silver certification in a rural, mountainous community. Assisted laboratory and field testing and inspection staff, and prepared and reviewed quality-related program documents. The facility features sustainable design elements including xeriscape landscaping, stormwater filtration and storage, heat island reducing site and roof, energy-efficient fixtures and units, high-performance glazing assemblies, use of local and recycled materials, and low VOC building products.
YUCAIPA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
2018 Replacement Pipeline Project – Yucaipa, California Mr. Popalzai provided technical support to laboratory and field testing and inspection staff for this project. He prepared and reviewed quality related program documents.
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
Cherry Avenue Street Improvements – Fontana, California Mr. Popalzai provided technical support to laboratory and field testing and inspection staff for this project. He prepared and reviewed quality related program documents.
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
ARMC Parking Lot Pavement Assessment – Colton, California Mr. Popalzai provided technical support to laboratory and field testing and inspection staff for this project. He prepared and reviewed quality related program documents.
EDUCATION
Kabul University, November
1998, B.S., Civil Engineering,
Kabul, Afghanistan
Cal Poly Pomona, April 2017,
M.Sc., Geotechnical Engineering,
Pomona, California
REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Civil Engineer,
California R.C.E. 77336
AFFILIATIONS
American Public Works
Association
American Society of Civil
Engineers
EXPERIENCE
21 years
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CARL HENDERSON, PhD, PE, GE
CDO / GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING MANAGER / PROJECT MANAGER Dr. Henderson has experience in leading and managing multi-disciplinary office of between 20 to 40 staff. More than 26 years of experience in geotechnical engineering project roles to include project management, subsurface evaluation, and execution of various geotechnical engineering, soils and materials testing, field instrumentation, and construction oversight projects for a diverse array of clients. Results-oriented, practical professional with strong leadership skills honed in both civilian and military careers. Proven successful record of accomplishment working with teams consisting of multiple stakeholders, agencies, and design teams in the completion of high-quality products and deliverables within schedule and budget. Excellent team building skills with ability to motivate, train and mentor peers and subordinates.
Recognized for the ability to develop employees’ professional growth and increase their productivity. Analytical decision maker with excellent problem solving skills
Project Experience
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, COMPTON, CA - CITY OF COMPTON ANNUAL RESIDENTIAL STREET REHABILITATION, PHASE 1 AND PHASE 2 STREETS
PROJECT
NV5 provided an investigation to evaluate the existing condition of pavement structure along various residential streets within the City of Compton, California, and to provide conclusions and geotechnical engineering recommendations pertinent to the proposed rehabilitation. NV5’s geotechnical and engineering geology services included the review of available literature on subsurface conditions, excavation, and associated documentation of thirty-three (33) pavement cores, appropriate laboratory testing for pavement design, and engineering evaluation of the data collected to develop geotechnical recommendations for the design and construction of the project. Recommended street rehabilitation alternatives included grind and overlay, remove, and replace, and full depth reclamation using cement (FDR-C).
ORANGE COUNTY, PLACENTIA, CA - CITY OF PLACENTIA, ARTERIAL ROADWAY
REHABILITATION
NV5 provided an investigation to evaluate the existing condition of pavement structure along various residential streets within the City of Placentia, California, and to provide conclusions and geotechnical engineering recommendations pertinent to the proposed rehabilitation. NV5’s geotechnical and engineering geology services included the review of available literature on subsurface conditions, excavation, and associated documentation of twenty (28) pavement cores, appropriate laboratory testing for pavement design, and engineering evaluation of the data collected to develop geotechnical recommendations for the design and construction of the project. Recommended street rehabilitation alternatives included grind, overlay, remove, and replace.
ORANGE COUNTY, LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA, MITIGATION OF PASEO DE LA COLINAS
SEEPAGE
NV5 provided services in support of the proposed mitigation of seepage encountered along Paseo de la Colinas, located between about 200 to 400 feet west of the Chabot Road intersection in Laguna Niguel, California, and to provide conclusions and geotechnical engineering recommendations pertinent to the
REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
Geotechnical Engineer, California
GE # 2886
Civil Engineer, California, RCE
#71115
AFFILIATIONS
American Public Work Association
(APWA) - Member
American Indian Science and
Engineering Society (AISES) -
Member
National Society of Black Engineers
(NSBE) – Lifetime Member
Society of American Military
Engineer (SAME) - Member
PUBLICATIONS
Proceedings for the International Bridge
Conference 2004, Pittsburgh, PA,
“Innovative Design for the Nova Scotia
Bridge Foundation”, by Catherine Chia-
Calabria and Carl Henderson
Proceeding of the FMGM (Field
Measurement in GeoMechanics) 2003
Symposium, Oslo Norway, Sept 15 to 18th
2003, “Geotechnical Investigation of the
New Baltimore Slide”, by Ken Heirendt, A.
Neil Styler, and Carl Henderson
Geo-Engineering for Underground
Facilities, ASCE, 1999, “An Arch-Shaped
Culvert Built By the Inflatable Form “, by
Karl H. Lewis, Carl Henderson, and Cathy
Bazan-Arias
EXPERIENCE
26 years
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project. NV5’s geotechnical and engineering geology services included the review of available literature on subsurface conditions, drilling, and associated documentation of seven (7) borings, appropriate laboratory testing for assessment of subsurface characteristics, and engineering evaluation of the data collected to develop geotechnical recommendations for the proposed mitigation of seepage conditions. Recommendations for seepage mitigation include placement of a French drain system developed based on the conclusions of our geotechnical investigation.
CITY OF TEMECULA
Margarita Recreation Center, Temecula, California
Demolition and Rebuild project (Design Build) at the Margarita Park Recreation Center in Temecula, California.
Geotechnical investigation included nine (9) exploratory borings located within the project area to a maximum depth of approximately 20 to 51 ½ feet below ground surface. Lab testing program to evaluate geotechnical of engineering properties of subsurface materials. Preparation of report including presenting our findings, conclusions, and geotechnical design recommendations. The new recreational center would be approximately 8,600 square feet of indoor space, including a classroom, multipurpose room with operable partition, dance/fitness room, kitchen, administrative/reception offices, lifeguard/aquatic and first aid rooms, locker rooms and restrooms.
CITY OF VISTA / BUENA SANTITATION DEPARTMENT, ON-CALL GEOTECHNICAL, MATERIALS TESTING AND INSPECTION SERVICES – ONGOING
Sycamore Creek Detention Basin
Geotechnical Engineer for the decommissioning and backfilling of the detention basin that is no longer feasible. Property is being restored for future development.
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
Paradise Creek Park and Improvement to Harding Ave and 21st Responsible Engineer for the Geotechnical Investigation, Materials Testing and Special Inspection. Project consisted of Paradise Creek Park and adjacent roadway improvements to 21st Street and Harding Avenue in National City, California.
Conventional cut-fill mass grading of approximately 11,500 cubic yards, of which approximately 11,000 cubic yards will be imported was required. Fill embankments attaining a maximum height of approximately 16 feet at a gradient of 2 to 1 The project also includes street improvements (curb, gutters, sidewalks, streetlights, and pavement), storm drainage improvements, a water quality basin, and relocation and construction of overhead and underground utilities.
COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT - BIENNIAL SOIL AND CONCRETE TESTING NV5 is providing soil and concrete materials testing services in accordance with the District’s specifications. Over the last 36 months, we have completed or are under contract for soil and concrete services for the following projects.
Biennial Soil and Concrete Testing (2019-2020 Contract) • NV5 Task Order 01: Manhole Rehab & Replacement
• NV5 Task Order 02: WRP & PLC Upgrade
• NV5 Task Order 03: L4 Pump Station & Check Structure
• NV5 Task Order 04: Oasis In-Lieu Recharge, Phase 1
• NV5 Task Order 05: L-4 Pump Station
• NV5 Task Order 06 : Thermal Mutual, Oasis MHP, and Westside Elementary School Consolidation • NV5 Task Order 07: First Tee Junction Box and Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation • NV5 Task Order 08: Hazmat North Indio Demolition Project • NV5 Task Order 09: Check Structure at MP 88.6 Replacement Project • NV5 Task Order 10: Well Pumping Plant for Well 4529-1 Biennial Soil and Concrete Testing (2021-2022 Contract) • NV5 Task Order 01: Water Reclamation Plant No. 4 Process Optimization Project • NV5 Task Order 02: 2017-2018 NPW Pipeline Connection Project • NV5 Task Order 03: East Side Dike Improvement Project – Phase 1, Spec No. 2018-63 • NV5 Task Order 04: North Indio Regional Flood Control Project-Phase 2, Spec No. 2020-56 • NV5 Task Order 05: Madison Club – Avenue 54 Meter Connection Project • NV5 Task Order 06: Blue Tower Tank Reservoir No. 6858 • NV5 Task Order 07: Calle Tampico Soil Environmental Testing • NV5 Task Order 08 Irrigation Lateral 119.64-7.5 Replacement Project Docusign Envelope ID: 5AEE70A7-A1ED-490B-9A9F-20CD27F768A2 NV5.COM | Delivering Solutions — Improving Lives 24
PAUL CUNNINGHAM, PE, GE
Senior Engineer / GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER
Mr. Cunningham has more than 10 years of experience performing geotechnical evaluations in many different projects including schools, buildings, bridges, roadways, land development, and commercial facilities. He has performed analysis for shallow foundations, drilled and driven piles, Site specific Seismic Hazard calculations, liquefaction, slope stability and pavement sections, including new and rehabilitated roadways. He also has experience in oversight and management of field testing and inspections operations.
Recent Relevant Experience
IMPERIAL AVENUE SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
City of El Centro, California
Project Engineer overseeing field observations and inspections, provided onsite consultations during night work for trench instability due to groundwater. Project consisted of installation of approximately 2,465 lineal feet of new sanitary sewer pipeline. Trench excavation depths extended to depths up to approximately 14 feet below existing grade with groundwater at 13 feet. Soil (field and laboratory) and asphalt (field and laboratory) testing during backfill. Geotechnical consultation to address significant groundwater/dewatering issues and associated instability.
COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT, Task Order 01
Coachella Valley, California
Project Engineer providing project oversight and review of trench backfill testing and observations. Project consisted of reconstruction and replacement of utility access holes located along Devalle drive.
MITIGATION OF PASEO DE LA COLINAS SEEPAGE
City of Laguna Niguel, California
Project Engineer providing geotechnical investigation to evaluate the existing conditions of pavement structure in support of the proposed mitigation of seepage encountered along Paseo de la Colinas in Laguna Niguel, Orange County, California.
ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD PAVEMENT REHABILITATION
City of Pico Rivera, California
Project Engineer providing geotechnical investigation to evaluate the existing conditions of pavement structure along Rosemead Boulevard, between Whittier Blvd and Gallatin Road, in the City of Pico Rivera, California for rehabilitation.
ARTERIAL ROADWAY REHABILITATION PROJECT
City of Placentia, California
Project Engineer providing geotechnical investigation to evaluate the existing condition of pavement structure along various arterial roadways in the City of Placentia, Orange County, California.
RETROFIT OF DREW ROAD BRIDGE OVER NEW RIVER, BRIDGE NO. 58C-0026 Imperial County, California
Project Engineer. The existing six (6) span bridge was constructed in the 1940’s, is approximately 135 feet in length, and 31 feet wide. Due to significant channel degradation and lower current flows within the river, practically all bent piles have been exposed, and evidence of severe corrosion, and in some cases complete loss of the shell sections, was recently observed. This condition prompted the County to shut down the bridge to all traffic due to the absence of vertical reinforcement in the piles. Previously proposed repair/retrofit of the bridge included the proposed construction of new 54- inch diameter CISS piles to support the existing bridge. However, the bridge design/retrofit concept has changed to accommodate construction of an approximate 165 foot long. Construction of the “ACROW” bridge requires new HP 14 x 89 piles for new abutment located outside of the existing bridge limits. Potential seismic settlement (dry and liquefaction induced) is estimated to be approximately 5 ½ to 10 inches. Therefore, in an effort to reduce the potential for seismic induced settlement around proposed pile foundations, it is proposed that compaction grouting be utilized within foundation footprint. This would allow for the reduction of potential down drag loads on proposed piles resulting in reduced/more economical pile lengths.
EDUCATION
BS Civil Engineering,
California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo
REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
Geotechnical Engineer (GE),
California, # 3186
Civil Engineer (PE), CA, #78292
AFFILIATIONS
American Society for Civil
Engineers (ASCE)
EXPERIENCE
10+ years
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SEAN ROY, PG, CEG
Senior Engineering Geologist / PROJECT GEOLOGIST
Mr. Roy has more than 19 years of technical experience in geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, geophysics, environmental, hydrogeological, and storm water project roles including project management, subsurface evaluation, and execution of various geotechnical engineering, soils and materials testing, field instrumentation, and construction oversight projects for a diverse array of clients. His geotechnical-related experience includes completing evaluations for a wide variety of projects including educational institutions, power generation and transmission, bridges, land development, commercial and industrial facilities. Mr. Roy has extensive experience with field exploration, geology, geophysics, earthwork, seismic and geotechnical hazards, environmental assessment and remediation, and groundwater for many large construction projects in California, Oregon and Arizona.
Recent Relevant Experience
DOGWOOD ROAD BRIDGE, BRIDGE NO. 58C-0026
Imperial County, California
Project Geologist. The existing three (3) span bridge was constructed in the 1967, is approximately 82 feet in length and 32 feet 7 inches in width. Recent surveys indicate the existing bridge is lowering due to subsidence (over 23 inches since 1981) of the general area causing a loss of freeboard under the bridge and accumulation of debris at the upstream end of the bridge, causing a waterway restriction and potential for future immersion. Current bridge design accommodates construction of an approximate 92 foot long, single span steel bridge to be placed over the existing crossing. New foundation piles (30-inch diameter, ½ inch thick CISS piles) are to be installed within the top 30 feet by vibratory methods then use traditional impact driving once piles reach 30 feet below the pile cut off elevation. The bridge design also accommodates ongoing subsidence.
LACK ROAD BRIDGE OVER NEW RIVER, BRIDGE NO. 58C-0101.
Imperial County, California
Project Geologist. Construction includes the replacement and widening of the existing bridge at Lack Road over the New River. The bridge was closed to all traffic when a failed pile/column was discovered in August 2016. The bridge was constructed in 1940, is approximately 106 feet in length, 27 feet wide and is currently supported by treated timber pile bents and pile abutments with timber lagging walls. Due to environmental concerns with respect to soil and water disposal, Standard 16-inch, Class 200 Alternate W pipe piles are recommended for foundation support of the proposed Lack Road Bridge replacement. Pipe piles have been designed to be 0.625 inches thick to accommodate the extreme corrosion potential of subsurface soils. Pile design also accommodates the potential for liquefaction induced settlement and associated down drag loading.
STANTON ENERGY RELIABILITY CENTER (SERC), LLC
Stanton, California
Project Geologist – NV5 performed the geotechnical investigation for the Stanton Energy Reliability Center (SERC), which consists of two General Electric (GE) LM6000-based EGTs, and related facilities including a vehicular bridge. NV5 was also retained to oversee the earthwork operations with a technician performing full-time observation and testing during construction. To accommodate the potential for liquefaction induced settlements, many of the structure on-site were underlain by at least 3 feet crushed aggregate base with 3 layers of reinforcing geogrids. Mr. Roy also oversaw environmental testing in the vicinity of two (2) polyethylene tanks which were encountered during construction excavations. To accommodate liquefaction potential.
EDUCATION
BS Engineering Geology,
San Diego State University
REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Engineering Geologist
(CEG),
California, #2760
Registered Professional Geologist
(PG),
California, #8765
Qualified SWPP Developer and
Practitioner (QSD/QSP),
California, #25794
OSHA 40-Hour Certified
OSHA 8-Hour Certified
OSHA HAZWOPER Supervisor
AFFILIATIONS
San Diego Associated Geologists
San Diego Environmental
Professionals
EXPERIENCE
19 years
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D. SCOTT MOORS, PG, CEG, CHg
Vice President | PRINCIPAL GEOLOGIST
With a career spanning over three decades, Scott consistently upholds the utmost standards of technical excellence and client satisfaction. As a seasoned and versatile business and project manager, he possess extensive expertise across various disciplines, including geotechnical engineering, construction quality assurance, materials testing, seismic hazard evaluation, and environmental remediation. His experience includes geotechnical review, landslide studies, groundwater studies, and pavement evaluation. Additionally, he is adept at public speaking, having delivered presentations at proposal meetings, association gatherings, agency hearings, and litigation proceedings, further solidifying my reputation as a trusted authority in the field.
As Vice President of NV5 West, Inc., Mr. Moors leads the Ventura and Bakersfield operations, bringing over thirty years of combined managerial and technical experience to the role. With a strong background in municipal consulting, project management, engineering, and environmental geology, he has overseen construction inspection and materials testing for numerous projects, including multistory buildings, over 18 highway bridges, and more than 1.5 million tons of asphalt pavements. Additionally, Mr. Moors has shared his expertise by presenting multiple short courses on Pavement Maintenance & Rehabilitation and Public Works Construction Inspection for APWA.
GEOTECHNICAL PLAN-CHECK REVIEW PROJECTS:
With over 34 years of local, Ventura County-based geotechnical experience and Mr.
Moors has managed dozens of similar geotechnical peer-review contracts for local agencies. Scott has previously served as the geotechnical review consultant for the City of Camarillo (under Bing Yen & Associates and at Fugro). In addition, Scott has served as the geotechnical review consultant for 19 local cities including Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Malibu, Moorpark, Oxnard, Palmdale, Palos Verdes Estates, Santa Monica, Santa Barbara, Santa Clarita, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Ventura, West Hollywood, Ventura County, Santa Barbara County. In Camarillo, Scott served as the project geologist of the grading of the Spanish Hills development in the 1990s and is currently Principal Geologist for the Mian Development currently under construction.
GEOTECHNICAL PROJECTS:
Principal-in-Charge and principal investigator on hundreds of geotechnical studies for landslides (Big Rock Mesa, Portuguese Bend, ++), earthquake faults (Simi-Santa Rosa, Springville, Malibu Coast, Mission Ridge, Hollywood), <12 Caltrans freeway bridges, foundations studies, groundwater studies, municipal report review, emergency response.
PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS:
Principal-in-Charge of construction inspection and construction materials engineering and testing contracts for hundreds of road, highway, bridge, waterworks, energy, and utility construction projects for virtually every local public works agency in Ventura, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, and Kern counties. Combined construction value exceeds $2.5B.
PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECTS:
Principal-in-Charge of design, construction inspection, and materials testing contracts for hundreds of pavement rehabilitation projects including over 1M ton of HMA, 1M SY slurry/micro, Cold In-Place Recycling, Cold Plant Recycling, Cape Seal, TMO, ARAM, ARHM Overlay, Full-Depth Reclamation, Warm Mix HMA and virtually every pavement rehab technique.
CALTRANS – DISTRICT 7, 8, & 12 SRL LAB STAFFING AND LAB TESTING Project Manager and Principal in Charge; Provided Backup Laboratory Testing during transition and startup of the new Caltrans SRL. Provided JMF Verification testing, production testing for HMA & RHMA; qualification testing for soils and aggregates. 2011
EDUCATION
B.S., Geological Sciences, UCSB
EXPERIENCE
31 years
REGISTRATIONS
Professional Geologist #6100
Certified Engineering Geologist
#1901
Certified Hydrogeologist #607
AFFILIATIONS
American Concrete Institute
American Society of Civil
Engineers
Association of Environmental &
Engineering Geologists
American Public Works
Association
California Asphalt Pavement
Association
California Council of Testing and
Inspection Agencies
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3RD PARTY REVIEW - GROUNDWATER ISSUES
EXPERT WITNESS | LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA
City hydrogeological reviewer of private development projects in the cities of Malibu and Simi Valley. On behalf of cities, reviewed and provided comments on hydrogeologic reports submitted in support of private development projects.
LUCERNE VALLEY GROUNDWATER MODELING
GROUNDWATER MODELING | SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA
Project Manager/Hydrogeologist for the Rancho Lucerne development in Lucerne Valley. This basin study evaluated water quality, availability, and mitigation measures and alternatives for a proposed 10,000 resident golf-course development in the San Bernardino desert. Designed and water and monitoring well construction and refurbishment.
MALIBU LANDSLIDE DEWATERING DISTRICTS
LANDSLIDE DEWATERING | LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA
Project manager/Principal Hydrogeologist of four Landslide Hazard Abatement Districts in Malibu, California. Special assessment districts for the Big Rock Mesa, Calle Del Barco, Malibu Road-Puerco Beach, and Latigo Canyon landslides monitor and maintain landslide mitigation facilities including dewatering wells, hydraugers, monitoring wells, slope inclinometers, and survey monuments.
MUNICIPAL GEOTECHNICAL REVIEWER – 19 CITIES
MUNICIPAL REVIEW | 12+ CITIES AND COUNTIES – SO. CAL.
Principal Geologist – Geotechnical Reviewer for cities of Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Camarillo, Hidden Hills, Malibu, Moorpark, Oxnard, Palmdale, Palos Verdes Estates, Santa Monica, Santa Barbara, Santa Clarita, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Ventura, West Hollywood, Ventura County, Santa Barbara County. Authored Geotechnical Review Guidelines for multiple cities.
HYDROGEOLOGY PROJECTS:
Expert Witness in multiple groundwater related forensic studies including adjudication of the Santa Maria Groundwater Basin.
Designed and supervised construction of multiple production water wells. Designed, supervised construction and managed operations for remediation of multiple groundwater remediation systems.
ROSE BOWL CONCRETE EVALUATION & RENOVATION
CONCRETE EVALUATION | PASADENA, CA
Project Principal – Project Manager and Project Principal for multi-faceted sampling and evaluation of concrete structural elements for renovation of the Rosa Bowl stadium in Pasadena. Mr. Moors scoped, planned and oversaw execution of concrete core sampling and testing and in a subsequent phase renovation design and preparation of plans and specifications for concrete rehabilitation work in the historic Rose Bowl Stadium. 2008 - 2011
CALLEGUAS MWD CONSTRUCTION DEWATERING
PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION DEWATERING | AGOURA HILLS, CA
Principal Hydrogeologist for construction dewatering design recommednations for municipal pipeline cvostruiction in shallow grounwater area.
LAKE MALIBOU AREA GROUNDWATER SEEPAGE
EXPERT WITNESS | LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA
Expert Witness at trial in hydrogeologic study of seepage, groundwater, and geotechnical conditions of seepage-induced settlement on hillside property at Lake Malibou, Los Angeles County, CA.
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GENE CUSTENBORDER, PG, CEG
Senior Engineering Geologist / THIRD PARTY REVIEW OF GEOTECHNICAL REPORTS Mr. Custenborder’s experience in the field of engineering geology includes a wide variety of work throughout Southern California. This experience includes geotechnical feasibility studies and geotechnical investigations for commercial, residential and public works projects in many types of terrain. He has performed geotechnical studies for roadways, electrical transmission lines, pipelines, water tanks and two rockfill dams. Gene has evaluated potential geologic hazards due to landslides, slope instability, coastal processes, surface fault rupture, liquefaction and seismic shaking. Geologic investigative techniques include field mapping, in- hole and up-hole geologic logging and sampling of borings and trenches, seismic refraction surveys, various technical computer applications and aerial photographic analyses of landforms. has worked as a geotechnical reviewer for many municipal agencies. In that capacity provided geotechnical reviews of other geotechnical consultant’s work products. _______________________________________________________________ Recent Relevant Experience