Gardena City Council
September 10, 2024

Your Project Team
To meet the specific needs of the City of Gardena for this contract our proposed organization is a fully integrated team under the direction of myself, Ms. Ruta Jariwala, PE, TE as Principal-In-Charge and Mr. Mark Doty as Project Manager.

Work will be conducted under the direct supervision/direction of Mr. Doty. He will be responsible for overall coordination on this contract, maintaining the effectiveness and efficiency of the work, schedule, and will be the point of contact ensuring the work products are to the satisfaction of the City and stakeholders.

I bring to the team more than 24 years of experience in the areas of project management, Visions Zero Plans, Local Roadway Safety Plans, traffic safety, multimodal studies, transportation planning, traffic operations, traffic impact studies, signal coordination, and freeway operations. I have worked on the On-Call Traffic/Transportation Engineering Services for the Cities of Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Palm Desert, Fresno, Belmont, Brentwood, Millbrae, Palo Alto, Dublin, San Bruno, Orinda, Oakley, Hayward, Concord, Antioch, Pittsburg, San Jose, San Carlos, Walnut Creek, Dinuba and Santa Clara; the Town of Danville; and the Counties of San Mateo, San Joaquin, and Santa Clara.

Mr. Doty has over 17 years of experience in both the private and public sector. Mr. Doty is an accomplished senior-level planner and project manager with broad stakeholder, community, and government relation expertise, team leadership, strategic development and media outreach experience in the public and private sectors. Among the many initiatives and projects Mr. Doty has worked on include, monthly commission and board meetings, stakeholder and other community outreach, parking management, wayfinding signage, impact fee studies, downtown place making, economic development fund review and administration, historic designation, code writing and review. Mr. Doty is the Project Manager for the On-Call Contracts for the Cities of Thousand Oaks, Beverly Hills, Coachella, Santa Paula, and Lancaster.

Statements
TJKM received Addendum 01 dated June 4, 2024.

TJKM is willing to enter into a contract under the terms and conditions and insurance requirements prescribed by this Request for Qualifications.

Commitment
As Vice President of the firm, I am authorized to bind TJKM to a contract and you have my personal assurance that all the resources necessary to address your needs will be made available and ready to perform when the opportunity arises.

During the proposal process, please feel free to contact Mr. Doty via phone at (214) 533-9647 or by email at [email protected].

Thank you for considering TJKM for this project.

Sincerely,
TJKM Transportation Consultants
Ruta Jariwala, PE, TE, Vice President
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Firm Qualifications & Experience......................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Firm Information................................................................................................................................................................................................ 1 TJKM Strengths .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2 Traffic Engineering............................................................................................................................................................................................ 2 Quality Deliverables.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Subconsultants................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Regional Grants/Competitive Funds .......................................................................................................................................................... 4 Key Personnel & Experience.................................................................................................................................................................................. 5 Key Personnel Information............................................................................................................................................................................ 5 Key Personnel Availability.............................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Organization Chart................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Similar Projects/Services......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 References .................................................................................................................................................................................................................14 Fee Schedule............................................................................................................................................................................................................15 Resumes .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................16 Docusign Envelope ID: 48DB658D-9487-46E2-ACB5-EA42375B506A

FIRM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
City of Gardena Statement of Qualifications for
General Civil Engineering Design, Construction
Management & Inspection, Traffic Engineering,
Architecture & Landscape Architecture,
Geotechnical Engineering/Geology & Material
Testing, and Staff Augmentation On-Call
Professional Services
Docusign Envelope ID: 48DB658D-9487-46E2-ACB5-EA42375B506A On-Call Professional Services, Traffic Engineering Category | 1 TJKM Transportation Consultants (TJKM) is pleased to submit our Statement of Qualifications for General Civil Engineering Design, Construction Management and Inspection, Traffic Engineering, Architecture and Landscape Architecture, Geotechnical Engineering/Geology and Material Testing, and Staff Augmentation On‐Call Professional Services. TJKM is submitting on the Traffic Engineering Services Category.

FIRM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Firm Information
TJKM, founded in 1974, is a traffic engineering, transportation planning, and traffic operations firm that provides professional services locally in California, Florida, and Texas. The TJKM Team is spread out amongst seven offices with selected senior staff members that permanently reside in California. For 50 years, more than 3,500 satisfied clients in more than 380 jurisdictions have entrusted TJKM with their critical work.

We serve a full-range of clients, including municipalities, congestion management agencies, metropolitan planning organizations, transportation agencies, private developers, other consulting firms, and attorneys. TJKM has been involved in more than 8,000 transportation projects throughout California, and averages about 240 new projects each year. TJKM’s primary service categories include traffic engineering design (including Plans, Specifications, and Estimates [PS&E]), transportation planning, traffic safety, traffic operations, corridor studies, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and multimodal studies. Our motivation comes from satisfying clients’ objectives and improving communities. TJKM has a strong roster of both public and private sector clients and continually builds upon this base.

TJKM has over four decades of experience preparing detailed scopes of work, schedules, and budgets for a wide range of traffic engineering projects, including over 50 On-Call assignments. TJKM has played an important role in the completion of numerous on-call contracts. Over the years, we have gained invaluable insight and experience in managing individual assignments and the overall contract effectively. With this knowledge, TJKM will ensure that our service to your agency will be timely, cost-effective, and of the highest quality as we serve as an extension to your staff. A major goal for each On-Call assignment will be to complete all phases within the budget and schedule. Because of our boundless familiarity with all the major aspects of transportation projects, we are confident our proposed work plans will satisfy the City’s goals and objectives for each project.

Our motivation comes from satisfying client objectives and improving communities. Our goal is to provide the most cost-effective implementable solutions that meets the unique needs of each client while remaining within budget and on schedule.

We are professionals with a passion for safe and sustainable transportation - fully committed to highest client satisfaction.

Multimodal Services
Community Services
Traffic Engineering Services
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Our strength and stability is due in fact to a large percentage of TJKM’s repeat clients or referrals from our clients, due to the care and concern we genuinely have for the success of their projects. This commitment has led to more than $8 million in annual revenue and strong cash flow. Below we provide more information regarding the strength of the services we provide.

Traffic Engineering

TRAFFIC SIGNAL DESIGN & MODIFICATIONS
TJKM has designed more than 3,000 traffic signals in nearly 200 jurisdictions throughout California. Many of our traffic signal design projects require design for interconnect and coordination that includes fiber optic, copper wire, and wireless communications. TJKM’s design process includes a thorough site investigation to verify existing information such as; lane geometry, sight distance issues, signal poles, controller cabinets, service pedestals, pull boxes, conduits, street lighting circuits and other pertinent information.

Due to the evolving environment of signal design and traffic monitoring over the years, the TJKM design team is verify familiar with modifying and installing news signals that are equipped with traffic surveillance cameras, video detection systems, and wireless devices to support Adaptive Traffic Control Systems, Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measure, and Connected Vehicle applications. The design staff has hands-on experience performing detailed site investigation for constructible designs. Our design staff is dedicated to providing high quality and accurate PS&E and for new and modified traffic signal systems to improve capacity and safety with an extensive track record of successful design projects.

SIGNING & STRIPING
TJKM, as part of our comprehensive experience working on design related projects, brings a wealth of knowledge in preparing traffic signing and striping plans for both public agencies and private development. We have valuable knowledge in inventorying existing conditions, developing base maps, and the preparing plans. We have designed plans and specifications and traffic signal modification plans, traffic control plans, traffic calming plans, as well as smallscale pavement marking, signage, delineation, and concept plans for construction of roundabouts, road diets, road widening, installation of bike lanes or bike route improvements, as well as roadway re-striping to add share-the-road signs and markings as appropriate.

DETOURS/TRAFFIC CONTROL DESIGN
The TJKM Team members have years of practice in developing, crafting, and implementing worksite traffic control designs/plans for detours and construction zones to ensure the safety of construction workers and users of the roadway for facilities operated by local agencies and states.Our team members are familiar with local and state guidelines and standards These designs are developed to minimize or mitigate traffic impacts on existing traffic circulation and other multimodal uses within and adjacent to project worksites.

Generally, these traffic operations are evaluated through a level-of-service process.

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SPECIAL TRAFFIC STUDIES
Traffic Impact Studies (TIS) are a specialty at TJKM that we are well trained and highly effective in analyzing potential impacts created by a new or modified development, and we develop creative solutions that our clients can implement. TJKM’s TIS services typically include Identifying Level of Service (LOS) deficiencies, recommending alternative circulation systems, producing forecasts using transportation models, and providing mitigation measures for traffic impacts associated with a proposed development. TJKM has conducted over 3,000 TIS as part of Environmental Impact Reports or as separate analyses.

We have conducted studies for residential, retail, office, institutional, industrial, government, and recreational developments. Our clients include both private developers and government agencies.

Traffic is often one of the major considerations in planning a new or modified development. A TIS usually occurs in the early stages of the project planning.

The purpose of the study is to assist planners, in both the public and private sectors, in making major land use and other development decisions. Because TIS are a specialty at TJKM, we are well trained and highly effective in analyzing potential impacts created by a new development and can develop creative solutions that our clients can implement. We routinely attend City Council and Planning Commission meetings to support our findings and recommendations and have a successful record of achieving accord between the developer’s vision and the best interests of the community.

SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION STUDIES
Our team has timed and synchronized approximately 1,500+ intersections throughout the State of California. In addition, we have provided traffic signal timing evaluation and signal timing plans for numerous local jurisdictions within the State. Any signal coordination/synchronization project can present many challenges such as: timing optimization; pedestrian clearances; advance and exclusive pedestrian phases; signal priority; cycle length selection; network partitioning; cross street coordination; and queue management. Many of our traffic signal system projects have included coordination of existing signals, development of new timing plans, implementation, and fine tuning, including interconnect design for some projects. TJKM staff also has in-depth expertise in the development and calibration of the types of signal coordination plans available to improve transportation management systems: time-of-day, traffic responsive, and traffic adaptive signal coordination routines.

Based on our experience in delivering successful similar projects we believe in order to develop good timing plans, accurate traffic volumes and data must be collected. We will take the data and input into a standard capacity analysis software to be analyzed. Our staff is thoroughly knowledgeable of HCS, Synchro, VISSIM, VISTRO, SIDRA, Traffix, TransModeler, FREQ, Streetwise, ATMS.now, 200SA, 233, Caltrans C8, QuickNet, ACTRA, MIST, Wapiti, McCain, and CORSIM. We also have experience in legacy systems such as Transyt-7F for transitioning archived projects. We are adept with TransCAD, VISSUM, and CUBE for modeling. Our engineers are familiar with the different types of controllers (Econolite, Type 170’s, 2070LX, 2070’s, NEMA TS2, Eagle, ASC-2, Transyt, and Cobalt) that are utilized by different agencies. Once the plans have been developed via a software program, we know it is important that the traffic engineer observe the resulting conditions and fine-tune the plans to make them the most effective.

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The TJKM Project Management Plan that will be used on your projects is based on proven management, lessons learned and administrative systems developed to enhance communication among your agency, the TJKM Project Manager and team members, and any other affected agencies. The Plan ensures that you receive deliverables that are accurate and error free. This management approach has been used successfully on numerous projects throughout California. The TJKM Project Management Plan Quality Control Procedures that are in place allow us to make sure that every document is accurate.

TJKM’s Design Quality Assurance Procedures are utilized throughout the life of the Project. Quality Control starts at the proposal and scope definition stage and continues through the completion of all assignments. To assure that errors, omissions, and ambiguities in submittals and drawings are limited to an absolute minimum, the responsibilities for technical review, peer review/coordination checking, and technical audit functions are assigned to the appropriate TJKM Team members. TJKM’s approach integrates the work of our subconsultants into the quality control system through the use of established procedures and our peer review/independent checking capability augmented with technical audits.

TJKM’s Quality Control Program provides quality services and products that meet or exceed the expectations of our clients. Quality Control is an integral part of TJKM’s entire professional service process, which is integrated into our work plan, and AutoCAD design and drafting processes. The formal Quality Control Reviews consist of "Constructability Reviews" and "Project Manager and Project Engineer Reviews". All formal Quality Control Reviews will result in comments recorded on Comment Sheets.

TJKM’s established Quality Control Plan ensures that you will receive thorough and accurate design documents and reports that are prepared in formats consistent with local agency and Caltrans guidelines. Our Project Manager has responsibility for implementation of the Quality Control Plan.

Subconsultants
TJKM do not anticipate the use of subconsultants. However, if additional expertise is needed for a specific assignment, we will draw upon our trusted relationships with firms specializing in the required areas. We will consult with you and obtain approval prior to any use of subconsultant services. Before utilizing any subconsultants TJKM will submit a proposed list of subconsultants to the City and upon approval by the City; we will utilize the approved subconsultant.

Regional Grants/Competitive Funds
Grant writing is a unique and specialized skill that not many firms excel at. It involves the ability to craft persuasive and compelling proposals to secure funding from various sources, such as government agencies, foundations, corporations, and nonprofit organizations. Since 2017, we have successfully delivered safety programs/plans for numerous cities and counties and in subsequent years, we have experienced a growing demand from local agencies requesting us to prepare numerous grant applications. With the latest Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle, awarded in March 2023, we were able to secure almost $50 million in HSIP funds for Kern County, Mendocino County, and cities like Glendale and Pico Rivera. TJKM takes pride in the fact that we helped government institutions successfully apply for and receive $75 million in grant funding over the past three years. We were able to do this by working collaboratively with our clients to create a vision for the future. TJKM is also proficient in Active Transportation funding and Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant writing and submittals.

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KEY PERSONNEL & EXPERIENCE
City of Gardena Statement of Qualifications for
General Civil Engineering Design, Construction
Management & Inspection, Traffic Engineering,
Architecture & Landscape Architecture,
Geotechnical Engineering/Geology & Material
Testing, and Staff Augmentation On-Call
Professional Services
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KEY PERSONNEL & EXPERIENCE
Key Personnel Information
Below we have included a table listing the names, licenses/certifications, and description of experience for all the key personnel assigned to this contract.

Name, Role, Years of
Experience
Licenses
(if any) Specialized Expertise Qualifications & Experience Ruta Jariwala, PE, TE
Principal-In-Charge &
QA/QC
24 Years of Experience
CA TE 2465
CA CE 73840
 Traffic Operations
 Traffic Engineering
 Multimodal Services
 Traffic Studies
 Signal Systems
 Bicycle & Pedestrian Studies
 On-Call Services
 Complete Streets
 Community Outreach
 Project Management
 Vision Zero Plans
 Safety Action Plans
 Local Road Safety Plan
 On-Call Traffic/Transportation Engineering
for the Cities of Concord, Fresno, San Luis
Obispo, Belmont, Brentwood, Millbrae,
Redwood City, Palo Alto, Dublin, San Bruno,
Orinda, Oakley, San Carlos, Walnut Creek, &
Santa Clara
 On-Call Traffic/Transportation Engineering
for the Town of Danville
 On-Call Traffic/Transportation Engineering
Services for the Counties of San Luis Obispo,
San Mateo, San Joaquin, & Santa Clara
 Complete Streets Design On-Call, San Jose
 Geometric & Complete Streets Design
Services, San Jose
Mark Doty
Project Manager
17 Years of Experience
N/A  Stakeholder Engagement
 Government Relations
 Community Relations
 Urban & Community Design
 Long Range Planning
 Parking Management
Studies
 Safety Studies
 As-Needed Traffic Consulting, Beverly Hills
 On-Call Services, Eureka
 On-Call Services, Thousand Oaks
 On-Call Engineering Services, Coachella
 On-Call Traffic Engineering, Lancaster
 Local Roadway Safety Plan, Pico Rivera
 Local Roadway Safety Plan, Glendale
 Local Roadway Safety Plan, Gridley
Rutvij Patel, EIT
Task Lead
16 Years of Experience
CA EIT
154117
 Traffic Operations
 Traffic Handling
 Bicycle & Pedestrian
Implementation
 Complete Streets
 Safe Routes to School
 Traffic Signal Design
 ITS Planning
 Caltrans District 1 & District 5 On-Call
Roadway Design Services, California
 Complete Streets Design On-Call, San Jose
 Geometric & Complete Streets Design
Services, San Jose
 Bicycle Facilities On-Call Engineering, Fresno
 On-Call Traffic Engineering, Palo Alto
 On-Call Traffic Engineering, Fremont
Praveena Samaleti
Task Lead
17 Years of Experience
N/A  Traffic Engineering
 Traffic Studies
 Signal Coordination/Timing
 Corridor/Complete Streets
 Multimodal Analysis
 On-Call Projects
 Transportation Planning
 ITS
 Level of Service Analysis
 Vehicle Miles Traveled
Analysis
 On-Call Traffic Signal Timing, Oakley
 On-Call Traffic Signal Timing, Palo Alto
 I-580 Transit & Multimodal Strategy,
Alameda
 Calaveras Boulevard Near-Term
Improvements, Santa Clara County
 Hope Street Traffic Impact Study, Mountain
View
 29700 Ahern Road Traffic Impact Study, San
Joaquin County
 Avila Ranch Winery, Livermore
 Truck Parking at 3372 West 11th Street, Tracy
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RESOURCES
We have several systems/resources in place to meet your needs and ensure work is performed in a timely manner, even when the project has a tight schedule and was requested last minute. These include:
• TJKM understands the latest requirements, technologies, trends, and standards that will result in an excellent work product finished on time and within budget.
• TJKM managers meet every Friday morning to discuss the company workload and schedule time for all staff. This meeting allows managers to discuss current deadlines and adjust staff hours as needed to make sure any project will be completed on time. The ability to move staff time allow us to provide additional services/resources as needed.
• Each of our offices are fully furnished with the equipment necessary for our staff to provide any items needed from printed items (plans on bond or mylar, handouts, graphics, etc.) to readable PDF’s. • TJKM is not bogged down with “red tape” & “bureaucracy” which often times will hinder projects on many levels causing budgetary constraints. If any issues were to arise, internal decisions within TJKM are made quickly and resources can be adjusted to meet any timeline.
• Mr. Doty’s location in Inglewood will provide immediate access to Gardena for any in-person events or applicable occasions. All other TJKM Team members can be available with short notice. Virtual availability via Zoom or GoToMeeting is also an immediate option for communication and response for work on short notice and under time constraints.

AVAILABILITY
Below we have included the availability for all the key personnel assigned to this contract.

Name Current Work Commitments
% of
Involvement Availability
Ruta Jariwala, PE, TE VTA CMP Monitoring Project, Santa Clara County 15% 45%
Local Roadway Safety Plan, Various Locations 20%
Vision Zero & Safety Action Plans, Various Agencies 10% Active Transportation Plan, Various Agencies 10%
Mark Doty Local Roadway Safety Plan, Santa Cruz County 10% 50% Local Road Safety/Action Plan Updates, Mendocino County 10% Active Transportation Plan, Exeter 15%
Active Transportation Plan, Fresno 15%
Rutvij Patel, EIT Task Order 2 TMS Designs, Caltrans District 5 20% 40% University Avenue Improvements, East Palo Alto 20%
On-Call Various Task Orders, Modesto 10%
On-Call Various Task Orders, Palo Alto 10%
Praveena Samaleti VTA CMP Monitoring Project, Santa Clara County 20% Traffic Impact Studies, Various Locations 30% 30%
SS4A Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, Colusa 20%
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ORGANIZATION CHART
City of Gardena Statement of Qualifications for
General Civil Engineering Design, Construction
Management & Inspection, Traffic Engineering,
Architecture & Landscape Architecture,
Geotechnical Engineering/Geology & Material
Testing, and Staff Augmentation On-Call
Professional Services
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ORGANIZATION CHART
Our Team Organization Chart illustrates our proven “chain of command” for performance on similar projects. The proposed organization is a fully integrated team under the direction of Mr. Ruta Jariwala, PE, TE, Principal-In-Charge and Mr. Mark Doty, Project Manager. Work will be conducted under the direct supervision/direction of our Project Manager, Mr. Doty. He will be responsible for overall day-to-day coordination on this contract, maintaining the effectiveness and efficiency of the work, schedule, and ensuring the work products are to the satisfaction of the City and stakeholders. He will work closely with the City staff to ensure understanding of the project objectives from the start to project completion. In addition, we have a vast base of highly qualified technical members who will be made fully available to you as required based on the project needs. The TJKM Team has been carefully crafted to provide the City with the full range of expertise.

Below is our Organization Chart showing the staff the will be assigned to your contract. We can confidently state that our key staff will be available for your projects from beginning to end and at short notice. Key staff resumes are included at the end of this Statement of Qualifications.

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SIMILAR PROJECTS/SERVICES
City of Gardena Statement of Qualifications for
General Civil Engineering Design, Construction
Management & Inspection, Traffic Engineering,
Architecture & Landscape Architecture,
Geotechnical Engineering/Geology & Material
Testing, and Staff Augmentation On-Call
Professional Services
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SIMILAR PROJECTS/SERVICES
TJKM has established organizational and procedural policies to ensure quality engineering services to our clients, nearly 85 percent of whom are repeat clients. Prompt service, attention to details, strict adherence to schedule requirements, and commitment to our clients’ goals are among the reasons for this steady client base. Our objective is to provide our client within the planned schedule and budget.

The TJKM Team offers the experienced transportation planning and design, traffic operations, traffic engineering and ITS team in California. Our skills and depth of resources have been proven by the successful completion of hundreds of traffic engineering projects for local agencies, cities, counties, metropolitan transportation agencies, congestion management authorities, and Caltrans.

TJKM commits a dedicated staff of seasoned, experienced traffic experts who have demonstrated capabilities to meet the technical, managerial, and schedule challenges to be encountered during this On-Call services task orders.

The Team proposed by TJKM is not only unparalleled in each of these areas, but has consistently demonstrated the creativity to develop innovative design approaches to meet project’s challenges efficiently. The TJKM Team’s extensive experience includes many state and city projects, as well as direct experience with as-needed traffic engineering services contracts. The TJKM Team is uniquely qualified to meet all of the City of Gardena’s goals and objectives on any assignment.

TJKM has been providing On-Call Services to agencies in California for 50 years. We are under several multi-year or longer-term contracts with agencies that utilize our services providing staff augmentation and project management to increase their bandwidth. Our proposed team has the knowledge and in-depth experience needed to successfully manage both large and small projects and efficiently complete any tasks or assignments from the On-Call contract.

TJKM has worked on or currently has contracts with the following agencies in Southern California:
• City of Beverly Hills As-Needed Traffic Consulting Services • City of Thousand Oaks On-Call Professional Services
• City of Anaheim On-Call Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning Services • City of Santa Paula On-Call Engineering and Consulting Services • City of Coachella On-Call Engineering Services
• City of Oxnard Engineering Multi-Year Professional Services for Traffic Engineering • City of Lancaster Multi-Year Professional Services for Traffic Engineering • City of Palm Desert On-Call Services
• City of Yorba Linda On-Call Consultant Services
• City of West Hollywood On-Call Services
• Caltrans District 5 On-Call Roadway Design Services
• Caltrans District 1 On-Call Roadway Design Services
• Caltrans Statewide Modeling On-Call
• Caltrans On-Call I-80 Comprehensive Multimodal
Corridor Plan
• Southern California Association of Governments On-Call Services Transportation/Mobility Planning and Analysis
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AS-NEEDED TRAFFIC CONSULTING SERVICES,
BEVERLY HILLS | 2022-ONGOING
Reference: Daren Grilley, City of Beverly Hills, 345
Foothill Road, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, (310) 285-2557, [email protected]
Staff/Role: Mark Doty, Project Manager | Ruta Jariwala, Project Engineer
TJKM was awarded the As-Needed Traffic Consulting
Services for the City of Beverly Hills in 2022. Depending on the City’s needs we will provide services for traffic engineering, traffic operations, transportation planning, parking studies, and traffic design services.

From this contract, we have received a work order for the Sunset Boulevard Traffic Signal Synchronization and
Optimization. TJKM is developing and fine-tuning
optimized signal timing plans for eight traffic signals along Sunset Boulevard between City of Beverly Hills
easterly and westerly limits. Duties include:
• Project management
• Site visits for data collection
• Using the floating car method to collect and
document a minimum of four GPS travel time runs
along the study corridors
• Prepare Before and After Studies

ON-CALL TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES, PALO
ALTO | 2013-ONGOING
Reference: Shahla Yazdy, City of Palo Alto, 250
Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, (650) 617-3151,
[email protected]
Staff/Role: Ruta Jariwala, Task Lead | Rutvij Patel, Task Lead
TJKM was selected to provide On-Call services to the City of Palo Alto for several key projects in the City including:
• Review of Alma Street Train Preemption Signal
Phasing Alternative
• Residential Permit Citywide Parking Inventory
• Embarcadero Road Redesign to Palo Alto High
School Traffic Simulations and Alternatives
• Alma Street/Loma Verde Traffic Signal Warrant
Analysis
• On-Site On-Call Traffic Engineering Services
• Midtown Parking Lot at Middlefield Road/Colorado
Avenue Parking Layout Reconfiguration/Design
• Staff On-Site Support for Safe Route to School
Design and Construction Inspection Project
• Middlefield Road North Safety Project Plan Design
and Traffic Evaluation Report
TJKM regularly attends and presents to the City of Palo Alto Planning Commission and Council meetings, and
has had extensive involvement with neighborhood and
community groups in various type of projects including
traffic impact studies, multimodal, and complete street projects.

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ON-CALL TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES, SAN
BRUNO | 2015-ONGOING
Reference: David Wong, City of San Bruno, 567 El
Camino Real, San Bruno, CA 94066, (650) 616-7157,
[email protected]
Staff/Role: Ruta Jariwala, QA/QC | Rutvij Patel,
Technical Staff
TJKM currently serves as the only On-Call Traffic
Engineering consultant to the City of San Bruno. As a part of the contact, TJKM has completed several traffic
engineering related assignments. Some of the projects
completed under this contract are Engineering and
Traffic Surveys, Susan Drive Site Distance Evaluation, San Mateo Avenue Pedestrian Safety Enhancements, and San
Bruno Avenue and Second Avenue Intersection Safety
Analysis, etc.

A majority of these task orders were completed within 4- 8 weeks of TJKM receiving the Notice to Proceed after a providing a detailed scope and budget. After completing a thorough field investigation and collecting the
necessary data, TJKM engineers analyzed the issues and
made the necessary recommendations to resolve any
issues and improved safety.

In addition, in 2016 TJKM was retained under a separate contract to assist with developing San Bruno’s first
Transportation Impact Fee (TIF). Development of the TIF provides the City with an opportunity to refine its
funding strategy for multimodal improvements
identified in the General Plan, Walk n/Bike Plan and
Downtown and Transit Corridors Plan.

ON-CALL TRAFFIC ENGINEERING & DESIGN
SERVICES, LOS GATOS | 2003-ONGOING
Reference: Mike Vroman, Town of Los Gatos, 41 Miles
Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030, (408) 399-5777,
[email protected]
Staff/Role: Ruta Jariwala, Task Lead
TJKM has provided general On-Call Traffic Engineering
Services for the Town of Los Gatos for over a decade.

TJKM has conducted numerous TIS for a variety of land
uses, including:
• Proposed CVS Pharmacy and Commercial
Development TIS
• Proposed Medical Office Development at 14251
Winchester Boulevard TIS
• Hillbrook School Expansion TIS
In addition to the three above, we have also provided
TIS[pkk for the following projects:
• 15400 Los Gatos Boulevard Medical Office Building
• 15720-15736 Winchester Boulevard General Office
Building
• 371 Los Gatos Boulevard Single-Family Residential
• 14777 Los Gatos Boulevard Mixed-Use Development
• 475-485 Alberto Way Office Development
• Highlands of Los Gatos Subdivision
• San Jose Water Company Reservoir Road
Construction
• 17435 and 17443 Farley Road Mixed-Use
Development
• 15047 Los Gatos Boulevard Medical Office Building
• 404 University Avenue Mixed-Use Development
• Safeway Grocery Store Expansion
TJKM regularly attends and presents to the Los Gatos
Planning Commission and Council meetings, and has
had extensive involvement with neighborhood and
community groups.

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ON-CALL TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION
ENGINEERING, BELMONT | 2010-ONGOING
Reference: Bozhena Palatnik, City of Belmont, One
Twin Pines Lane, Suite 385, Belmont, CA 94002,
(650) 595-7463, [email protected]
Staff/Role: Ruta Jariwala, Task Lead
TJKM serves as an On-Call Traffic and Transportation
Engineering consultant to the City, providing the various services including traffic impact studies, traffic control and signal evaluation and improvement, transportation
planning, pedestrian and bicycle planning and design,
grant application support, traffic calming studies and
design, traffic safety studies, complete street design, peer review, and grant writing support.

Some of the projects completed under this On-Call
contract include:
• Elmer Street between Ralston Avenue and O’Neill
Avenue Parking Analysis
• Field Review for Appropriate Stopping Sight
Distance Requirements for 2146 Carlmont Drive
• Ralston Avenue PG&E Traffic Control Plan Review
• Peer Review of the Talbryn Drive Operations and
Sight Distance Evaluation Reports
• Preparation of Metropolitan Transportation
Commission Category 1 IDEA Grant Application
• Peer Review of the South Road/Ralston Traffic Signal
Installation Plans
• Peer Review of 1320 Talbryn Drive Signing and
Striping Plans
ON-CALL TRAFFIC DESIGN SERVICES, CONCORD |
2015-ONGOING
Reference: Abhishek Parikh, City of Concord, 1950
Parkside Drive, Concord, CA 94519, (925) 671-3129,
[email protected]
Staff/Role: Ruta Jariwala, Task Lead | Rutvij Patel,
Technical Staff
TJKM is providing transportation planning, traffic
operations, design, and traffic engineering services for the City of Concord on an On-Call basis. The teams task assigned include:
• Fiber-Optic Cable Installation Cost Estimate on
Clayton Road from Ellis Street to Sutter Street
• Galindo Street Corridor Plan for the Downtown
Priority Development Area
• Website Design Services for the City’s Transportation Division
• Highway Safety Improvement Program Grant
Application for Signal Upgrades for Various
Locations
• Staff Augmentation Support for various signal timing
and traffic operations tasks
• Monument Boulevard Fiber Interconnect Plans,
Specifications, and Estimates
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AS-NEEDED TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION
ENGINEERING, MILLBRAE | 2017-ONGOING
Reference: Andrew Yang, City of Millbrae, 621
Magnolia Avenue, Millbrae, CA 94030, (650) 259-2393,
[email protected]
Staff/Role: Ruta Jariwala, Project Manager | Rutvij
Patel, Technical Staff
TJKM is providing the City of Millbrae On-Call
professional support and expertise in engineering and
surveying services to complete a variety of projects. The On-Call contract is intended to provide a flexible and
effective way for the City to respond to recurring service needs for multi-dimensional tasks covering a range of
transportation engineering and traffic services.

Recent tasks include:
• Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program
Development
• Local Roadway Safety Plan Grant Application
• Active Transportation Plan Cycle 5 Grant Application
• Visibility and Safety Improvements for Meadows
Elementary School
• Magnolia and Richmond Bicycle and Pedestrian
Improvements
• Grant Writing Assistance for City’s 2017 Measure A
Pedestrian and Bicycle Program Grant Applications
for San Mateo County Transportation Agency
• 1301 Broadway proposed Mixed-Use Development
Traffic Impact Study
• Millbrae Avenue Automated Red Light Enforcement
Evaluation Study
• Skyline Boulevard Bicycle and Pedestrian
Improvements
• Helen Tioga Quick Build Project
• Millbrae Avenue Cycle Track Project

GEOMETRIC & COMPLETE STREETS DESIGN
SERVICES ON-CALL, SAN JOSE | 2018-2021
Reference: Zahi Khattab, City of San Jose, 200 East
Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA 95113, (408) 975-3252, [email protected]
Staff/Role: Ruta Jariwala, Principal-in-Charge | Rutvij Patel, Project Manager
As part of City of San Jose Geometric Streets Design OnCall, TJKM was issued task orders to prepare signage and striping plans. Included in the City’s annual maintenance program, TJKM has completed four separate task orders
under this On-Call. The following are the details on each task order:
• 2019 - Service Order No. 1: This task order included
four corridors within San Jose including Branham
Lane, San Tomas Aquino Road, White Road, and
Williams Road totaling approximately 4 miles.
• 2020 - Service Order No. 1: This task order included
restriping of four corridors within San Jose including
Cherry Avenue, Piedmont Road, and two sections of
Bollinger Road for a total of approximately 4.3 miles.
• 2020 - Service Order No. 2: This task order included
restriping of 10th and 11th Street from Hedding
Street to Highway 280 within the downtown core of
San Jose.
• 2021 - Service Order No. 1: This ongoing task order
includes the re-striping of eight corridors within San
Jose including 1st Street, 4th Street, Bascom Avenue,
Capitol Avenue, Landess Avenue, Lean Avenue,
Monterey Road, and White Road for a total of
approximately 16.8 miles.

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ON-CALL CONSULTANTS FOR TRAFFIC
ENGINEERING, THOUSAND OAKS | 2023-ONGOING
Reference: Mark Bueno, City of Thousand Oaks, 2100
Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362,
(805) 449-2416, [email protected]
Staff/Role: Mark Doty, Project Manager | Ruta Jariwala, Task Lead | Rutvij Patel, Task Lead
TJKM was awarded the On-Call Professional Consulting
Services for the City of Thousand Oaks in 2023.

Depending on the City’s needs we will provide services
for traffic engineering, traffic operations, and
transportation planning.

From this contract, TJKM received a work order for a
vehicle miles traveled analysis for 3610 Thousand Oaks
Boulevard. TJKM conducted the vehicle miles traveled
analysis, as well as identified the Transportation Analysis Zone and conducted two model runs.

A Technical Memorandum was produced and submitted
to the City.

ON-CALL TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION
ENGINEERING SERVICES, BELMONT | 2010-ONGOING
Reference: Bozhena Palatnik, City of Belmont, One
Twin Pines Lane, Suite 385, Belmont, CA 94002,
(650) 595-7463, [email protected]
Staff/Role: Ruta Jariwala, Project Manager
TJKM serves as an On-Call Traffic and Transportation
Engineering consultant to the City of Belmont, providing the following services: traffic impact studies, traffic control and signal evaluation and improvement, transportation
planning, pedestrian and bicycle planning and design,
grant application support, traffic calming studies and
design, traffic safety studies, complete street design, peer review, and grant writing support.

Some of the projects that are active or have been
completed under this On-Call contract include:
• Elmer Street between Ralston Avenue and O’Neill
Avenue Parking Analysis
• Ralston Avenue PG&E Traffic Control Plan Review
• Appropriate Stopping Sight Distance Requirements
for 2146 Carlmont Drive
• Peer Review of the Talbryn Drive Operations and
Sight Distance Evaluation Reports
• Peer Review of the South Road/Ralston Traffic Signal
Installation Plans
• Preparation of Metropolitan Transportation
Commission IDEA Category 1 Grant Application
• Peer Review of 1320 Talbryn Drive Signing and
Striping
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REFERENCES
City of Gardena Statement of Qualifications for
General Civil Engineering Design, Construction
Management & Inspection, Traffic Engineering,
Architecture & Landscape Architecture,
Geotechnical Engineering/Geology & Material
Testing, and Staff Augmentation On-Call
Professional Services
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REFERENCES

Reference: Daren Grilley, City of Beverly Hills, 345 Foothill Road, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, (310) 285-2557, [email protected] As-Needed Traffic
Consulting Services,
Beverly Hills
Reference: Shahla Yazdy, City of Palo Alto, 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, (650) 617-3151, [email protected] On-Call Traffic
Engineering Services,
Palo Alto
Reference: David Wong, City of San Bruno, 567 El Camino Real, San Bruno, CA 94066, (650) 616-7157, [email protected] On-Call Traffic
Engineering Services,
San Bruno
Reference: Mike Vroman, Town of Los Gatos, 41 Miles Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030, (408) 399-5777, [email protected] On-Call Traffic
Engineering & Design
Services, Los Gatos
Reference: Bozhena Palatnik, City of Belmont, One Twin Pines Lane, Suite 385, Belmont, CA 94002, (650) 595-7463, [email protected] On-Call Traffic &
Transportation
Engineering, Belmont
Reference: Abhishek Parikh, City of Concord, 1950 Parkside Drive, Concord, CA 94519, (925) 671-3129, [email protected] On-Call Traffic Design
Services, Concord
Reference: Andrew Yang, City of Millbrae, 621 Magnolia Avenue, Millbrae, CA 94030, (650) 259-2393, [email protected] As-Needed Traffic &
Transportation
Engineering, Millbrae
Reference: Zahi Khattab, City of San Jose, 200 East Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA 95113, (408) 975-3252, [email protected] Geometric & Complete
Streets Design Services
On-Call, San Jose
Reference: Mark Bueno, City of Thousand Oaks, 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362, (805) 449-2416, [email protected] On-Call Consultants for
Traffic Engineering,
Thousand Oaks
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FEE SCHEDULE
City of Gardena Statement of Qualifications for
General Civil Engineering Design, Construction
Management & Inspection, Traffic Engineering,
Architecture & Landscape Architecture,
Geotechnical Engineering/Geology & Material
Testing, and Staff Augmentation On-Call
Professional Services
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FEE SCHEDULE
TJKM has provided our Hourly Rates for professional services below.

Title Rate
Principal .............................................................................................................................................. $265/hour Director ............................................................................................................................................... 245/hour Senior Project Manager ................................................................................................................ 210/hour Project Manager .............................................................................................................................. 200/hour Senior Transportation Engineer ................................................................................................. 185/hour Transportation Engineer …………………………………………………………………………….……….. 145/hour Assistant Transportation Engineer ........................................................................................... 135/hour Senior Transportation Planner ................................................................................................... 185/hour Transportation Planner ................................................................................................................. 145/hour Assistant Transportation Planner ……………………………………………………………………..…. 135/hour GIS Specialist ..................................................................................................................................... 110/hour Graphics Designer ........................................................................................................................... 110/hour Designer .............................................................................................................................................. 105/hour Technical Staff II ............................................................................................................................... 95/hour Administration Staff ....................................................................................................................... 90/hour Production Staff ............................................................................................................................... 65/hour Reimbursable Expenses
Plotting (per sheet) ......................................................................................................................... $18.00 Travel Cost (per mile, subject to change; based on IRS standard mileage rates)… .67 All outside services are billed at cost plus a ten percent margin for handling.

Expert Witness charges available upon request.

Rates Effective January 1, 2024
Rates Subject to Change
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RESUMES
City of Gardena Statement of Qualifications for
General Civil Engineering Design, Construction
Management & Inspection, Traffic Engineering,
Architecture & Landscape Architecture,
Geotechnical Engineering/Geology & Material
Testing, and Staff Augmentation On-Call
Professional Services
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RESUMES
We have provided resumes of our key staff on the following pages.

RUTA JARIWALA, PE, TE | PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE & OTHER TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES TASK LEAD
Registration: CA CE 73840 | CA TE 2465 | TX CE 135281
Education: M.S., Civil Engineering, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA | B.S., Civil Engineering, Bombay University, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Ms. Jariwala has 24 years of professional experience in the areas of traffic operations, transportation planning, freeway and arterial management studies, signal coordination, traffic signal systems, traffic impact studies/environmental impact reports and ITS planning, design and construction oversight. She has extensive experience in macro and microscopic model development and application for analysis of traffic operations for express lane studies as well as multimodal operations, pedestrian, bicyclists, and traffic safety studies.

Relevant Projects:
• On-Call Transportation Traffic Calming Services, Millbrae, CA. Project Manager. The City of Millbrae and its staff awarded us the contract for their traffic calming and traffic engineering needs and assist in achieving the goals and objectives of providing safe and efficient transportation infrastructure. The task orders that were awarded from this contract include All-Way Stop Control Warrant Assessment for Helen Drive Mosswood Lane, Helen Drive-Mosswood Lane Mobility and Traffic Safety Assessment, Meadows School Elementary: Pursuant to the All-Way Stop Control Warrant, Lincoln Circle at Millbrae Recreation High Visibility Crosswalk and ADA Curb Ramps Improvements, and Rollins Road and Millbrae Avenue Northbound Through-Right Conversion. • On-Call Engineering Services, Thousand Oaks, CA. Task Lead. Awarded the On-Call contract in July 2023 to provide traffic engineering services. The On-Call contract led to a task order for the Vehicle Miles Traveled Analysis for 3610 Thousand Oaks Boulevard. The location is the proposed site for the Westlake Hyundai Genesis a car dealership. Obtained the Ventura County Travel Demand Model to conduct the Vehicle Miles Traveled analysis. • As-Needed Traffic Consulting Services, Beverly Hills, CA. Project Engineer. Provide services for traffic engineering, traffic operations, transportation planning, parking studies, and traffic design services. From this contract, received a work order for the Sunset Boulevard Traffic Signal Synchronization and Optimization.

Developing and fine tuning optimized signal timing plans for eight traffic signals along Sunset Boulevard between City of Beverly Hills easterly and westerly limits. Duties include project management, site visits for data collection, and using the floating car method to collect and document a minimum of four GPS travel time runs along the study corridors, and prepare Before and After Studies.
• On-Call Professional Traffic Engineering/Transportation Planning, Concord, CA. Task Lead providing on an On-Call basis. The first task was to prepare a cost estimate for installing fiber-optic cable on Clayton Road from Ellis Street to Sutter Street. Additional tasks assigned included the Galindo Street Corridor Plan, created a userfriendly website for the City’s Transportation Division, and developed a HSIP grant application for various locations to improve signal hardware that was approved for funding. Provided on-site Staff Augmentation Support to assist with various signal timing and traffic operations tasks, and assisting the City with design of the fiber interconnect PS&E along Monument Boulevard.
• On-Call Traffic Engineering Services, Los Gatos, CA. Task Leader assisting in the completion of numerous traffic impact studies for a variety of land uses, including residential, retail, office, and mixed-use. She also completed traffic and parking studies for schools, parks, a hospital, the library, and the civic center master plan and commercial developments. Also provided traffic calming services, developed the city’s first traffic calming policy, and conducted peer review of traffic impact studies.

Docusign Envelope ID: 48DB658D-9487-46E2-ACB5-EA42375B506A On-Call Professional Services, Traffic Engineering Category | 17 • On-Call Traffic Engineering Services, Palo Alto, CA. Deputy Project Manager responsible for projects including Safe Routes to School design and construction, Embarcadero Road redesign to Palo Alto High School including suggestion alternatives for the congested corridor, and review of Alma Street Train Preemption Signal Phasing Alternative. The team also conducted a citywide parking inventory for the residential permit-parking program and a signal warrant analysis for Alma Street/Loma Verde.
• CSJ DOT Complete Streets Design On-Call, San Jose, CA. Principal-In-Charge. Overseeing the project, which includes various complete streets task orders the work ranges from civil, electrical signage, and striping plans as it relates to complete streets improvements. Projects include Bascom Avenue Protected Bikeways, Downtown Bikeways Hardscape Conversion, and 2021 Signage and Striping Plans for Pavement Projects Batch 2. • Geometric & Complete Streets Design Services, San Jose, CA. Principal-In-Charge. Oversaw the team assisting with a task order to prepare signage and striping plans. Included in the City’s annual maintenance program, the following corridors were getting re-paved; Branham Lane, San Tomas Aquino Road, White Road, and Williams Road totaling approximately four miles. As a result, the City wanted to re-stripe those corridors to enhance bicycle networks and improve pedestrian safety on those corridors. The work included field investigation to verify existing curb-to-curb width as no widening was planned for the project. Following, the TJKM Team used google aerials to prepare a full set of signage and striping plans for all the corridors. The project involved three rounds of review prior to submitting a final set of plans to the City.
• As-Needed Traffic & Transportation Engineering Services, Millbrae, CA. Project Manager. Providing the City of Millbrae On-Call professional support and expertise in engineering and surveying services to complete a variety of projects. Recent tasks include Citywide Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program, Local Roadway Safety Plan Grant Application, ATP Cycle 5 Grant Application for Millbrae Avenue, Visibility and Safety Improvements for Meadows Elementary School, Magnolia and Richmond Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements, 2017 Measure A Pedestrian and Bicycle Program grant applications for San Mateo County Transportation Agency, 1301 Broadway mixed-use development Traffic Study, Millbrae Avenue Automated Red Light Enforcement, Skyline Boulevard Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Transportation Development Act Grant Application, Helen Tioga Quick Build Project, and Millbrae Avenue Cycle Track Project. The contract was renewed and includes the Transportation Development Act Grant Application, Neighborhood Community Outreach Meeting, Multi-Way Stop Sign Warrant Analysis at Park Boulevard and Cypress Avenue, and Tier 2 and 3 Design Traffic Calming improvements along Park Boulevard between Santa Teresa Way and Juanita.
• On-Call Traffic Engineering Services, Mountain View, CA. Project Manager responsible for providing the City with traffic engineering services. Projects included traffic operations, general planning, traffic engineering design, traffic signal design and timing, traffic calming multimodal planning, complete streets analysis and design and adaptive systems.
• Other On-Call Projects
• Caltrans District 5 On-Call Roadway Design
• On-Call Transportation & Traffic Engineering, Modesto • On-Call Traffic Engineering, Belmont
• On-Call Transportation Engineering, Transportation
Planning & Traffic Operations Services, Oakley
• On-Call Traffic Engineering, Walnut Creek
• On-Call Traffic Engineering, Redwood City
• On-Call Traffic Engineering, San Bruno
• On-Call Traffic Engineering, Fresno
• On-Call Transportation, San Luis Obispo
• On-Call CEQA Consultant, Yolo County
• Transportation Engineering, San Joaquin County
• On-Call Transportation Engineering, Pittsburgh
• On-Call Traffic Engineering, Tracy
• On-Call Traffic Engineering, Fremont
• On-Call Traffic Engineering/Transportation
Planning, Contra Costa County
• On-Call Traffic Engineering, Sunnyvale
• On-Call Traffic Engineering, San Carlos
• On-Call Traffic Engineering, Orinda
• On-Call Traffic Engineering, Monterey
• On-Call Traffic Engineering, San Mateo
• On-Call Traffic Engineering, Santa Clara
• On-Call Traffic Engineering, Oakland
• fTransportation Engineering, Santa Clara County
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Registration: N/A
Education: B.A., Architecture, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX Mr. Doty has 18 years of experience in both the private and public sector with the majority of that time served as a planner or director for major cities in North Texas.

Mr. Doty is an accomplished senior-level planner and project manager with broad stakeholder, community and government relation expertise, team leadership, strategic development, and media outreach experience in the public and private sectors. Among the many initiatives and projects Mark has worked on include; monthly commission and board meetings, stakeholder and other community outreach, parking management, wayfinding signage, impact fee studies, downtown place making, economic development fund review and administration, historic designation, code writing and review.

Relevant Projects:
• As-Needed Traffic Consulting Services, Beverly Hills, CA. Project Manager. Provide services for traffic engineering, traffic operations, transportation planning, parking studies, and traffic design services. From this contract, received a work order for the Sunset Boulevard Traffic Signal Synchronization and Optimization.

Developing and fine tuning optimized signal timing plans for eight traffic signals along Sunset Boulevard between City of Beverly Hills easterly and westerly limits. Duties include project management, site visits for data collection, and using the floating car method to collect and document a minimum of four GPS travel time runs along the study corridors, and prepare Before and After Studies.
• On-Call Traffic Engineering, Lancaster, CA. Deputy Project Manager. TJKM was awarded the Multi-Year Professional Services for the Term of January 2023 to December 2026 to the City of Lancaster for Service Group Category 2. Traffic Engineering. The City was seeking professional traffic engineering support and expertise in the application of Traffic Engineering principles and practices to enhance the safety and efficient movement of pedestrians, cyclists and vehicular traffic of people and goods. • On-Call Consulting Services, Eureka, CA. Project Manager. Awarded the City of Elk Grove On-Call Consulting Services on June 6, 2023. This contract has led to two task orders:
o Myrtle Avenue Design Concepts - Preparing the concepts for three intersections at Myrtle Avenue at West Avenue, Myrtle Avenue at Harrison Avenue, and Myrtle Avenue at 6th Street. These concepts include designs for a bicycle facility to safely move through the intersection. o Traffic Signal Retiming - Development of optimized signal timing plans for up to 27 intersections in the City.

Review existing signal timing parameters using peak period turning movement counts for vehicles, pedestrians, and bicycles. Develop optimized signal-timing plans at the study intersections for the weekday a.m., midday, and p.m. peak periods. Four GPS travel time surveys for the “Before Study” using floating car method at the study corridor during the same peak periods determined from turning movement counts for the study scenarios.
• On-Call Engineering Services, Thousand Oaks, CA. Project Manager. Awarded the On-Call contract in July 2023 to provide traffic engineering services. The On-Call contract led to a task order for the Vehicle Miles Traveled Analysis for 3610 Thousand Oaks Boulevard. The location is the proposed site for the Westlake Hyundai Genesis a car dealership. Obtained the Ventura County Travel Demand Model to conduct the Vehicle Miles Traveled analysis. • Vision Zero Policy & Action Plan, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Project Manager assisting the City with developing a Vision Zero Policy and Action Plan which aims to eliminate traffic-related deaths and serious injury collisions through a clear vision, assigning responsibility, changing or enacting new policies that focus on safety first, identifying existing roadway deficiencies and hazards, and physically changing the streetscape to support equal access to the road network.

Docusign Envelope ID: 48DB658D-9487-46E2-ACB5-EA42375B506A On-Call Professional Services, Traffic Engineering Category | 19 RUTVIJ PATEL, EIT | TRAFFIC SIGNALS TASK LEAD, TRAFFIC CONTROL PLANS TASK LEAD, SIGNING &

STRIPING PLANS TASK LEAD
Registration: CA EIT 154117
Education: B.S., Civil Engineering, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA Mr. Patel has 17 years of professional experience in transportation/traffic engineering and design. He has provided support on traffic impact studies, highway operation analysis, signal coordination projects, and highway design plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E) packages.

Mr. Patel has worked on various electrical design projects, which include street lighting, traffic signal, and intelligent transportation system design plans, as well as the preparation of traffic handling, signage, and striping plans. Mr. Patel has worked with various jurisdictions in the San Francisco Bay Area, Tri-Valley, Central Valley, and Northern California and is very familiar with their different standards and requirements. This knowledge often leads to minimal need for plan check comments during the design phase. For all projects, Mr. Patel has developed project estimates, specifications to accompany the full plan set. He has met with clients for comment review meetings, assisted cities on answering contractor Requests for Information (RFI’s) on design work, and have met with them onsite to resolve any design questions.

Relevant Projects:
• On-Call Engineering Services, Thousand Oaks, CA. Task Lead. Awarded the On-Call contract in July 2023 to provide traffic engineering services. The On-Call contract led to a task order for the Vehicle Miles Traveled Analysis for 3610 Thousand Oaks Boulevard. The location is the proposed site for the Westlake Hyundai Genesis a car dealership. Obtained the Ventura County Travel Demand Model to conduct the Vehicle Miles Traveled analysis. • On-Call Professional Traffic Engineering/Transportation Planning, Concord, CA. Task Lead providing services on an On-Call basis. The first task was to prepare a cost estimate for installing fiber-optic cable on Clayton Road from Ellis Street to Sutter Street. Additional tasks assigned included the Galindo Street Corridor Plan, created a user-friendly website for the City’s Transportation Division, and developed a HSIP grant application for various locations to improve signal hardware that was approved for funding. Provided on-site Staff Augmentation Support to assist with various signal timing and traffic operations tasks, and assisting the City with design of the fiber interconnect PS&E along Monument Boulevard.
• Geometric & Complete Streets Design Services, San Jose, CA. Project Manager responsible for preparation of signing and striping plans for four task orders. TJKM was selected for next cycle On-Call with City of San Jose from 2022-2024 (Two years) period for contract of $290K and optional extension for third year. The scope of work is similar to prior years On-Call work. Currently TJKM is working on four separate task orders from the new contract. • On-Call Traffic Engineering Services, Palo Alto, CA. Project Engineer. Routinely assisting City to address citizen requests regarding transportation, resolving issues and complaints. As part of its on-call services, he has provided Safe Route to School design and construction inspection project, the redesign of Embarcadero Road to Palo Alto High School to recommend alternatives for the congested corridor, and review of an Alma Street Train Preemption Signal Phasing Alternative. He also conducted a citywide parking inventory for the residential permit-parking program and a signal warrant analysis for Alma Street/Loma Verde. • Caltrans District 5 On-Call Roadway Design Services, State of CA. Task Lead. Task Order 1 is for providing design services for the State Highway in Monterey County of US 101. For Task Order 2 provided design services for construction ready PS&E. The electrical plans included installation of Microwave Vehicle Detection System, Close Circuit Television Cameras at strategic locations along the corridor as noted by Caltrans. • Caltrans District 1 On-Call Roadway Design Services, State of CA. Project Manager. Preparing traffic handling and stage construction plans, and pavement delineation and signage plans for upgrades at 29 curb ramp locations.

Technical specifications and estimates and bid/construction support were part of the project.

Docusign Envelope ID: 48DB658D-9487-46E2-ACB5-EA42375B506A On-Call Professional Services, Traffic Engineering Category | 20 • As-Needed Traffic & Transportation Engineering Services, Millbrae, CA. Technical Staff. Providing the City On-Call support and expertise in engineering to complete a variety of projects. Recent tasks include Citywide Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program, Local Roadway Safety Plan Grant Application, ATP Cycle 5 Grant Application for Millbrae Avenue, Visibility and Safety Improvements for Meadows Elementary School, Magnolia & Richmond Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements, 2017 Measure A Pedestrian and Bicycle Program grant applications for San Mateo County Transportation Agency, 1301 Broadway mixed-use development Traffic Study, Millbrae Avenue Automated Red Light Enforcement, Skyline Boulevard Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Transportation Development Act Grant Application, Helen Tioga Quick Build Project, and Millbrae Avenue Cycle Track Project. The contract was renewed and includes the TDA Grant Application, Neighborhood Community Outreach Meeting, Multi-Way Stop Sign Warrant Analysis at Park Boulevard and Cypress Avenue, and Tier 2 and 3 Design Traffic Calming improvements along Park Boulevard between Santa Teresa Way and Juanita. • CSJ DOT Complete Streets Design On-Call, San Jose, CA. Project Manager responsible for various complete streets task orders the work ranges from civil, electrical signage, and striping plans as it relates to complete streets improvements. Projects include Bascom Avenue Protected Bikeways a road diet by reducing the three-lanes in either direction into two-lanes; Downtown Bikeways Hardscape Conversion design plans for construction next summer; 2021 Signage and Striping Plans for Pavement Projects Batch 2 for restriping three corridors. • Bicycle Facilities On-Call Engineering Services, Fresno, CA. Project Manager. As part of the On-Call City issued separate task orders for bike lane improvements.
o Task Order No. 1 Operational Analysis for Road Diet along Palm Avenue between Belmont to Shields Avenue:

Reviewed operational impacts of a Road Diet on Palm Avenue. The analysis included converting an existing four-lane roadway to two-lanes with a two-way turn lane and class II bike facility. o Task Order No. 2 Operational Analysis for Road Diet along Elm Avenue and Belmont Avenue: Review the operational impacts of a Road Diet on three separate segments. The analysis included converting an existing four-lane roadway to two-lanes with a two-way turn lane and class II bike facility. • On-Call Traffic Engineering Services, Fremont, CA. Project Manager. Selected for next cycle On-Call with City from 2021-2026 period for contract not to exceed 1.25 Million. Currently working on two task orders related to signal design. Other projects include Pedestrian Crossing Improvements at Four Locations design services; Walnut Boulevard and Civic Center Drive, Walnut Boulevard and Paseo Padre Parkway Signal Modifications design services; Mission Boulevard and Sullivan Underpass/Nichols Avenue New Signal design services; New Signal Installation at Mission Boulevard/Curtner Road design services; and new protected bike traffic Signal Installation at Niles Boulevard/Rock Avenue design plans.
• On-Call Transportation Engineering & Traffic Engineering Services, Modesto, CA. Task Lead. Worked the preparation of plans and estimates for fiber installation along Scenic Road and Claus Road, Signal Modification at 70 intersections throughout the City, RRFB Installation at 13 locations, and flashing stop signs at four locations. • On-Call Traffic Engineering & Transportation Planning Services, Sunnyvale, CA. PS&E Preparation Task Lead.

Worked on the preparation of PS&E for electrical and signing and striping related tasks. Projects include Street Lighting Improvements: This task order involved investigation of existing field conditions and development of plans with purpose of repairing broken and non-functioning street lights at six locations, and Mary Avenue Striping: This task order includes plan and estimate preparation for slurry seal and restriping for one-mile on Mary Avenue.
• Transportation Engineering On-Call Services, Pittsburg, CA. Technical Staff. Providing transportation engineering consultant services to the City. Recent tasks include Railroad Avenue Corridor Signal Coordination Traffic Signal Coordination Plans, LMK Petro Development on 1625 Buchanan Road Traffic Impact Analysis, West Leland Road Corridor Traffic Signal Coordination/Timing Plans, Beacon Villa Proposed Mixed-Use Development Parking Study Traffic and Parking Study, and Railroad Avenue at California Avenue Intersection Traffic Signal Operation Study.

Docusign Envelope ID: 48DB658D-9487-46E2-ACB5-EA42375B506A On-Call Professional Services, Traffic Engineering Category | 21 PRAVEENA SAMALETI | TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDIES TASK LEAD
Registration: N/A
Education: Master of Technology (Specialization in Transportation Engineering), Jawaharlal Nehru University, Hyderabad, India | B.E., Civil Engineering, Vasavi College of Engineering, Hyderabad, India
Ms. Samaleti has 17 years of experience in the area of transportation/traffic engineering. She has completed a variety of engineering tasks for signal coordination projects, signal timing, congestion management programs, corridor studies, and multi-modal transportation analysis projects. She has also worked on traffic impact study (TIS) projects, Comprehensive Traffic and Transportation studies, and Feasibility studies in India. She has experience with a variety of software packages, including Synchro 10, SimTraffic 10, Traffix, Vistro, HCS, and VISSIM.

On-Call Traffic/Transportation Planning & Engineering Services Relevant Projects • On-Call Signal Timing, Palo Alto, CA. Project Engineer to provide Signal Timing services on an on-call basis.

Under this on-call contract, she has been assigned to assist in the preparation of a signal timing sheets for proposed lane configurations.
• As-Needed Traffic Consulting Services, Beverly Hills, CA. Task Lead. Provide services for traffic engineering, operations, transportation planning, parking studies, and traffic design services. From this contract, received a work order for the Sunset Boulevard Traffic Signal Synchronization and Optimization. Developing and fine tuning optimized signal timing plans for eight traffic signals along Sunset Boulevard between City easterly and westerly limits. Duties include site visits for data collection, and using the floating car method to collect and document a minimum of four GPS travel time runs along the corridors, and prepare Before and After Studies. • On-Call Consulting Services, Eureka, CA. Task Lead. Awarded the City of Elk Grove On-Call Consulting Services on June 6th, 2023. This contract has led to task order for Myrtle Avenue Design Concepts. Preparing the concepts for three intersections at Myrtle Avenue at West Avenue, Myrtle Avenue at Harrison Avenue, and Myrtle Avenue at 6th Street. These concepts include designs for a bicycle facility to safely move through the intersection. • Myrtle Avenue Design Concepts - Preparing the concepts for three intersections at Myrtle Avenue at West Avenue, Myrtle Avenue at Harrison Avenue, and Myrtle Avenue at 6th Street. These concepts include designs for a bicycle facility to safely move through the intersection. • Traffic Signal Retiming - Development of optimized signal timing plans for up to 27 intersections in the City.

Review existing signal timing parameters using peak period turning movement counts for vehicles, pedestrians, and bicycles. Develop optimized signal-timing plans at the study intersections for the weekday a.m., midday, and p.m. peak periods. Four GPS travel time surveys for the “Before Study” using floating car method at the study corridor during the same peak periods determined from turning movement counts for the study scenarios.
• On-Call Signal Timing, Oakley, CA. Project Engineer to provide Signal Timing services on an on-call basis.

Assigned to assist in the preparation of a signal timing sheets for variety of traffic signal controllers. • On-Call Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning, & Traffic Operations, Oakley, CA. Project Engineer. Tasks include developing a Citywide Traffic Model using VISTRO software; traffic safety studies, and traffic impact studies. Assisting in the preparation of a signal timing sheets for variety of traffic signal controllers.

Traffic Impact Study Relevant Projects
• Operations Control Center Replacement Project, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Agency (VTA), CA. Task Lead for Level of Service analysis, and operational impacts. • Interstate 580 Transit and Multimodal Strategy, Alameda County, CA. Task Lead for VISSIM analysis and preliminary Road Diet analysis as per Oakland Department of Transportation methodology.

Docusign Envelope ID: 48DB658D-9487-46E2-ACB5-EA42375B506A On-Call Professional Services, Traffic Engineering Category | 22 • Calaveras Boulevard Near-Term Improvements, Santa Clara County, CA. Project Engineer assisted VTA to enhance traffic operations at the Westbound SR 237/ Calaveras Boulevard On-Ramp and Westbound SR 237/McCarthy Boulevard On-Ramp is proposing Near-Term improvements and is in the process of preparing environmental document for the project. Assisted in traffic operational analysis for Existing and Plus Project Conditions. Also, freeway operational analysis was conducted using Caltrans methodology. • Traffic Impact Analysis for Proposed Gas Station at 3568 Arch Road, Stockton, CA. Project Engineer evaluated the impacts on the transportation infrastructure due to the addition of traffic from the proposed project. The study intersections were evaluated in accordance with the standards set forth by the LOS policies of the City of Stockton.

Three study intersections were evaluated under six study scenarios. Assisted in developing Synchro network for the project study area, LOS results, and generating reports. • Local Transportation Analysis for Medical Office Building at 200 N Bascom Avenue, San Jose, CA. Project Engineer evaluated the impacts on the transportation infrastructure due to the addition of traffic from the proposed project, six study intersections under three study scenarios were evaluated in accordance with the standards set forth by the LOS policies of the City of San Jose. Assisting in developing TRAFFIX network for the project study area, LOS results, and generating reports. Also assisting in preparing project report. • Local Transportation Analysis for Evergreen Valley College Entry Study, San Jose, CA. Project Engineer evaluated the impacts on the transportation infrastructure due to the addition of traffic from the proposed project.

Three study intersections under three study scenarios were evaluated in accordance with the standards set forth by the LOS policies of the City of San Jose. Assisted in developing TRAFFIX network for the project study area, LOS results, and generating reports. Also assisted in preparing project report. • Traffic & Parking Study for Proposed Hotel Development at 39888 Balentine Drive, Newark, CA. Project Engineer evaluated the impacts on the transportation infrastructure due to the addition of traffic from the proposed project. Five study intersections under two study scenarios were evaluated in accordance with the standards set forth by the LOS policies of the City of Newark. Assisted in developing Synchro network for the project study area, LOS results, and generating reports. Also assisted in preparing parking analysis for the project. • Traffic Impact Study for Proposed Retail Center Development along Cypress Avenue, Oakley, CA. Project Engineer evaluated the impacts on the transportation infrastructure due to the addition of traffic from the proposed project. Three study intersections under four study scenarios were evaluated in accordance with the standards set forth by the LOS policies of the City of Oakley. Assisted in developing Vistro network for the project study area, LOS results, and generating reports. Also assisted in preparing project report. • Hope Street Traffic Impact Study, Mountain View, CA. Project Engineer evaluated the impacts on the transportation infrastructure due to the addition of traffic from the proposed project. Twenty-four study intersections under six study scenarios were evaluated in accordance with the standards set forth by the LOS policies of the City of Mountain View. Assisted in developing TRAFFIX network for the project study area, LOS results, and generating reports. Also assisted in preparing project report. • Traffic Impact Study for Proposed Development at 701 W Evelyn Avenue, Mountain View, CA. Project Engineer evaluated the impacts on the transportation infrastructure due to the addition of traffic from the proposed project. Sixteen study intersections under six study scenarios were evaluated in accordance with the standards set forth by the LOS policies of the City of Mountain View. Assisted in developing TRAFFIX network for the project study area, LOS results, and generating reports. Also assisted in preparing project report. • Traffic Impact Study for Proposed Development at 676 West Dana Street, Mountain View, CA. Project Engineer. Assisted the impacts on the transportation infrastructure due to the addition of traffic from the proposed project. Twelve study intersections under six study scenarios were evaluated in accordance with the standards set forth by the LOS policies of the City of Mountain View. Assisted in developing TRAFFIX network for the project study area, LOS results, and generating reports. Also assisted in preparing project report.

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CITY OF GARDENA

CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH

TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC
This Agreement is entered into this 10th day of September, 2024, by and between the City of Gardena, a municipal corporation (“City”) and Transtech Engineers, 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:
• Construction Management and Inspection
• 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 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 Docusign Envelope ID: 385D5A06-B943-441A-994C-150C834FBB4F Consultant Agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc Page 2 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 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.

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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 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 Docusign Envelope ID: 385D5A06-B943-441A-994C-150C834FBB4F Consultant Agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc Page 4 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: 385D5A06-B943-441A-994C-150C834FBB4F Consultant Agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc 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: 385D5A06-B943-441A-994C-150C834FBB4F Consultant Agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc 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: 385D5A06-B943-441A-994C-150C834FBB4F Consultant Agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc 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: 385D5A06-B943-441A-994C-150C834FBB4F Consultant Agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc 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.

Docusign Envelope ID: 385D5A06-B943-441A-994C-150C834FBB4F Consultant Agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc Page 9 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: 385D5A06-B943-441A-994C-150C834FBB4F Consultant Agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc 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/City Engineer
To Consultant: Transtech Engineers
13367 Benson Avenue
Chino, CA 91710
Attn: Allen Cayir
President
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: 385D5A06-B943-441A-994C-150C834FBB4F Consultant Agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc 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: 385D5A06-B943-441A-994C-150C834FBB4F Consultant Agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc 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 – Transtech Engineers, 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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President
Secretary
Sybil Cayir
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: 385D5A06-B943-441A-994C-150C834FBB4F 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: 385D5A06-B943-441A-994C-150C834FBB4F 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: 385D5A06-B943-441A-994C-150C834FBB4F 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: 385D5A06-B943-441A-994C-150C834FBB4F 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: 385D5A06-B943-441A-994C-150C834FBB4F 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: 385D5A06-B943-441A-994C-150C834FBB4F 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: 385D5A06-B943-441A-994C-150C834FBB4F 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: 385D5A06-B943-441A-994C-150C834FBB4F 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: 385D5A06-B943-441A-994C-150C834FBB4F 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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ON-CALL

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
AND

INSPECTION

SERVICES
Submitted By
TRANSTECH Engineers, Inc.

Contact Person for this Proposal:

Ahmad Ansari, PE, Principal
E: [email protected]
C: 949-702-5612; O: 909-595-8599
www.transtech.org
855.595.2495 (toll-free)
Submitted To
City of GARDENA
Public Works Department
1717 West 162nd Street
Gardena, CA 90247-3778
Attn: Kevin Kwak
Assistant Public Works Director
Docusign Envelope ID: 385D5A06-B943-441A-994C-150C834FBB4F Table of Contents On-Call Services, Service Category: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES Statement of Qualifications
Transtech Engineers, Inc.

Our SOQ is submitted in the order of sections specified in “RFQ Section III. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS” Cover (Proposal Cover, previous page)
SOQ Section specified in RFQ Page

1. COVER LETTER 1

2. FIRM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 3

3. KEY PERSONNEL AND EXPERIENCE 5
a. Staff Qualifications 5
b. Principal Project Manager 6

4. ORGANIZATION CHART 8

5. SIMILAR PROJECTS / SERVICES 9
a. Project Understanding and Scope of Services 9
b. Service Approach 10
c. Relevant Experience 14

6. REFERENCES 18

7. FEE SCHEDULE 22

8. RESUMES 23
Appendix1- ADDENDA 36
Appendix2 - INSURANCE 38
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1. COVER LETTER
June 13, 2024
City of GARDENA
Public Works Department
1717 West 162nd Street; Gardena, CA 90247-3778
Attn: Kevin Kwak, Assistant Public Works Director
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ), On-Call Services
Service Category: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES Established in 1989, Transtech (a California Corporation) is a multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm.

Transtech has been in business for 35 years and is providing municipal services to approximately 80 public agencies.

Our service capabilities include:
• Building & Safety Services, Building Inspection, Plan Check, Evaluations, City Building Official, Code Enforcement
• Civil Engineering,
• Staff Augmentation
• CIP Program Management
• Construction Management and Inspection
• Federally Funded Project Management and Grant Writing • City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer, Development
Public Works Engineering, Plan Check, Inspection
• Labor Compliance
• Planning Support
• Traffic and Transportation Planning and Engineering
• Water Resources Engineering
• Surveying, Mapping, ALTA, ROW Eng
Transtech has experience in various types of projects, such as:
• Parks and Playgrounds
• Parking Structures
• Community Centers
• Libraries
• City Halls
• Fire Stations
• Renovation of Historic Buildings
• Residential, Office, Commercial, Industrial
Buildings
• Street Rehabilitation and Reconstruction
• Traffic Signal and Street Lighting
• ADA Improvements
• Water, Drainage, Sewer Improvements
• Bridges
We have extensive experience working with Public Agencies/Cities in similar assignments. We are accustomed to working with governmental agencies, and have a good understanding of public agency issues, procedures, and policies. Several of our staff members are former City Engineers, Public Works Directors.

We work with METRO on a number of projects. Currently, we are managing 710 Mobility Improvement Projects for the Cities of Alhambra and Rosemead, which has total funding of over $200m.

Our team includes experienced staff members who have worked for CALTRANS and are intimately familiar with the standards and procedures, project development and approval process, and requirements. One of our Sr.

Staff Member is former Deputy Director of Caltrans District 7.

We have extensive experience in the management and administration of federally funded projects. In the past few years, we managed over 30 federally funded projects. Our staff members have completed Caltrans Resident Engineer Academy for Federally Funded Projects. We follow guidelines and procedures of Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM).

Our team has proven track record in obtaining outside grants for its client cities. Our staff works with our client cities to find potential funding sources, and to prepare competitive applications for various programs. We have www.transtech.org
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On-Call Services, Service Category: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES 2 obtained extensive amount of funds for our client cities.

Transtech has a large pool of well experienced staff and resources readily available to provide requested services, and respond to requests in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner. Our staff and resources include approximately 200 staff, including building officials, plan checkers, inspectors, permit technicians, engineers, project managers, designers, plan checkers, inspectors, construction managers, traffic and transportation analysts, technicians, support personnel.

One of the unique qualifications of Transtech is that we serve public agencies as municipal contract service providers, including Contract City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer, Building Official, CIP Manager, Construction Manager, Planner and in other capacities.

Our service philosophy is defined by our unique “Customer Care” approach in delivering our services in an efficient, cost-effective, timely and customer friendly manner:
 Transtech is well known in providing Cost Effective Services on time with a customer friendly and responsive approach.
 Our services are founded on the principles of Total Quality Management for Total Customer Care.  Transtech understands the importance of being able to expedite certain projects, when requested, by the City.

Transtech has sufficient staff and resources to expedite projects.  We have a structured approach to execute projects in an efficient manner that makes Transtech capable of providing the City with the highest quality product. Transtech has established guidelines and policies, including written manuals on quality control, project management, and design procedures for its staff and for its contract cities.
 All telephone calls or e-mails received are returned within the same working day, or the following day. We take pride in our “Same Day Response” motto.
 Responsiveness is an integral part of Transtech’s “customer friendly” service approach.  We will strive to enhance the City’s image by public trust to be the most desirable community to live, invest and conduct business.
 Customer Care means highest quality customer service. Transtech is committed to providing “Customer Care” to the City, City's patrons, responding quickly and effectively to the walk-in, telephone, and electronic inquiries of the public related to our services.

Transtech is proud to support civic and community activities, which demonstrates our commitment to the progress, health, and well-being of the communities we serve. In services and partnership with our client cities, we have a proven record of active engagement in City and Community events, programs, causes, and initiatives. Our goal is not just to serve as an engineering consultant which is what we are best at, but activity partnering with our clients, to further enhance the City’s reputation as an ideal community to live, invest, work, and play in.

City required Statements:
• State if any addendums have been received and include in the Proposal. o Receipt of Addendum 1 dated June 4, 2024 is acknowledged. Copy of Addendum is included in SOQ Section Appendix1- ADDENDA.
• Statement regarding acceptance of Agreement and insurance requirements. o Acceptance of Agreement and insurance requirements is acknowledged. Please see SOQ Section Appendix2 - INSURANCE
• 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.
o Letter is signed by an officer of the firm who is authorized to bind the firm to the contract.

Thank you for the opportunity to submit our qualifications. Should you have any questions, or require additional information, please contact the undersigned.

Sincerely
Okan Demirci, PE, QSD/P, Principal Project Manager Ahmad Ansari, PE, Contract Principal E: [email protected]; C: 714-319-6137 E: [email protected]; C: 949-702-5612 Docusign Envelope ID: 385D5A06-B943-441A-994C-150C834FBB4F Statement of Qualifications
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2. FIRM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Company Profile: Established in 1989, Transtech (a California Corporation) is a multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm. Transtech has been in business for 35 years and is providing municipal services to approximately 80 public agencies.

Our service capabilities include:
• Building & Safety Services, Building Inspection, Plan Check, Evaluations, City Building Official, Code Enforcement
• Civil Engineering,
• Staff Augmentation
• CIP Program Management
• Construction Management and Inspection
• Federally Funded Project Management and Grant Writing • City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer, Development
Public Works Engineering, Plan Check, Inspection
• Labor Compliance
• Planning Support
• Traffic and Transportation Planning and Engineering
• Water Resources Engineering
• Surveying, Mapping, ALTA, ROW Eng
Transtech has experience in various types of projects, such as:
• Street Rehabilitation and Reconstruction
• Traffic Signal and Street Lighting
• ADA Improvements
• Water, Drainage, Sewer Improvements Bridges
• Parks and Playgrounds
• Parking Structures
• Community Centers Libraries
• City Halls
• Fire Stations
• Renovation of Historic Buildings
Transtech has extensive experience in providing services on similar projects. Few examples are listed below:
• Since 2013, Annual Street Rehab Program, City of Temple City ($15M) • Since 2019, Annual Street Rehab Program, City of West Covina ($10M) • Since 2018, Annual Street Rehab Program, City of South El Monte ($3M) • Since 2018, Annual Street Rehab Program, City of Cudahy ($5M) • Since 2015, Annual Street Rehab Program, City of Commerce ($24M) • Since 2019, Annual Street Rehab Program, City of Maywood ($2M) • FY 20/21 Annual Street Rehab Project, City of Placentia ($4.5M) • Riverside Dr Street Rehab Project, City of Chino ($7.5M) • El Prado Rd Reconstruction Project, City of Chino ($3M) • Roadway Improvements at Brewster, Agnes, Alberta, First, Franklin, City of Lynwood, ($7M) • 30 HSIP and ATP Projects for various Cities (Fed. Funded) ($30M) • 20 CDBG Projects for various Cities (Fed Funded)Projects ($20M) • Cactus/Nason Street Impr. and 135’ Span Bridge Project, City of Moreno Valley (SLPP Funded) ($20M) • Rte 71/Mission Bl Grade Separation Project, City of Pomona/Caltrans Oversight (Fed. Funded) ($25M) • Primrose Park, City of Temple City (State Prop 68 Funded) ($4M) • Almansor Park Improvements Project, City of Alhambra (CDBG Funded) ($2.5M) • Rosewood Community Center, City of Commerce ($25M)
• Civic Center Library, City of Alhambra ($30M)
• RCTC Corona-Main Metrolink Parking Structure (Fed. Funded) ($25M) • San Bernardino Santa Fe Metrolink Parking Structure and Historic Santa Fe Depot Renovation ($25M) Experience in Working with Public Agencies/Cities: We have extensive experience working with Public Agencies/Cities in similar assignments. We are accustomed to working with governmental agencies, and have a good understanding of public agency issues, procedures, and policies. Several of our staff members are former City Engineers, Public Works Directors.

Experience with METRO: We work with METRO on a number of projects. Currently, we are managing 710 Mobility Improvement Projects for the Cities of Alhambra and Rosemead, which has total funding of over $200m.

Experience in working with CALTRANS: Our team includes experienced staff members who have worked for Docusign Envelope ID: 385D5A06-B943-441A-994C-150C834FBB4F Statement of Qualifications
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Experience in Federally Funded Projects: We have extensive experience in the management and administration of federally funded projects. In the past few years, we managed over 30 federally funded projects. Our staff members have completed Caltrans Resident Engineer Academy for Federally Funded Projects. We follow guidelines and procedures of Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM).

Proven Track Record in Obtaining Outside Grants: Our team has proven track record in obtaining outside grants for its client cities. Our staff works with our client cities to find potential funding sources, and to prepare competitive applications for various programs. We have obtained extensive amount of funds for our client cities.

Large Pool of Staff with Diversified Experience: Transtech has a large pool of well experienced staff and resources readily available to provide requested services, and respond to requests in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner. Our staff and resources include approximately 200 staff, including building officials, plan checkers, inspectors, permit technicians, engineers, project managers, designers, plan checkers, inspectors, construction managers, traffic and transportation analysts, technicians, support personnel.

Unique Qualifications: One of the unique qualifications of Transtech is that we serve public agencies as municipal contract service providers, including Contract City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer, Building Official, CIP Manager, Construction Manager, Planner and in other capacities.

Service Philosophy: Our service philosophy is defined by our unique “Customer Care” approach in delivering our services in an efficient, cost-effective, timely and customer friendly manner:
 Transtech is well known in providing Cost Effective Services on time with a customer friendly and responsive approach.
 Our services are founded on the principles of Total Quality Management for Total Customer Care.  Transtech understands the importance of being able to expedite certain projects, when requested, by the City.

Transtech has sufficient staff and resources to expedite projects.  We have a structured approach to execute projects in an efficient manner that makes Transtech capable of providing the City with the highest quality product. Transtech has established guidelines and policies, including written manuals on quality control, project management, and design procedures for its staff and for its contract cities.
 All telephone calls or e-mails received are returned within the same working day, or the following day. We take pride in our “Same Day Response” motto.
 Responsiveness is an integral part of Transtech’s “customer friendly” service approach.  We will strive to enhance the City’s image by public trust to be the most desirable community to live, invest and conduct business.
 Customer Care means highest quality customer service. Transtech is committed to providing “Customer Care” to the City, City's patrons, responding quickly and effectively to the walk-in, telephone, and electronic inquiries of the public related to our services.

Community Involvement: Transtech is proud to support civic and community activities, which demonstrates our commitment to the progress, health, and well-being of the communities we serve. In services and partnership with our client cities, we have a proven record of active engagement in City and Community events, programs, causes, and initiatives. Our goal is not just to serve as an engineering consultant which is what we are best at, but activity partnering with our clients, to further enhance the City’s reputation as an ideal community to live, invest, work, and play in.

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3. KEY PERSONNEL AND EXPERIENCE
a. Staff Qualifications
We have extensive experience working with Public Agencies/Cities in similar assignments. We are accustomed to working with governmental agencies, and have a good understanding of public agency issues, procedures, and policies. Several of our staff members are former City Engineers, Public Works Directors.

Our team includes experienced staff members who have worked for CALTRANS and are intimately familiar with the standards and procedures, project development and approval process, and requirements. One of our Sr. Staff Member is former Deputy Director of Caltrans District 7.

Transtech has a large pool of well experienced staff and resources readily available to provide requested services, and respond to requests in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner. Our staff and resources include approximately 200 staff, including building officials, plan checkers, inspectors, permit technicians, engineers, project managers, designers, plan checkers, inspectors, construction managers, traffic and transportation analysts, technicians, support personnel.

One of the unique qualifications of Transtech is that we serve public agencies as municipal contract service providers, including Contract City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer, Building Official, CIP Manager, Planner and in other capacities.

We work with METRO on a number of projects. Currently, we are managing 710 Mobility Improvement Projects for the Cities of Alhambra and Rosemead, which has total funding of over $200m.

Our team includes experienced staff members who have worked for CALTRANS and are intimately familiar with the standards and procedures, project development and approval process, and requirements. One of our Sr. Staff Member is former Deputy Director of Caltrans District 7.

Several of our engineers are licensed and certified:
• PE (Licensed Civil Engineer
• TE (Licensed Traffic Engineer)
• PLS (Licensed Land Surveyor)
• QSD/P (Construction General Permit Qualified SWPPP Developer/Practitioner) • QISP (Industrial General Permit Qualified Industrial Stormwater Practitioner) • CPSWQ (Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality
• CPESC (Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control) • PTP (Professional Transportation Planner)
• RSP (Registered Safety Professional)
• CASp (Certified Access Specialist)
• PMP (Certified Project Management Professional)
• LEED AP (Professional with specialty credential with knowledge in green building practices Also, following are various ICC certifications held by various staff members:

Building Official Certifications:
 Certified Master Code
Professional
 Building Code Official
 Building Official
Inspection Certifications:
 Combination Inspector
 Commercial Building Inspector
 Residential Building Inspector
 Accessibility Inspector
 California Commercial Plumbing
Inspector
 California Residential Mechanical
Inspector
 California Residential Mechanical
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On-Call Services, Service Category: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES 6 Plan Check Certifications:
 Residential Building Plans
Examiner
 Commercial Building Plans
Examiner
 California Building Plans
Examiner
 Certified Sustainability
Professional
 CalGreen Plans Examiner
 Accessibility Plans Examiner
 Commercial Energy
Conservation Plans Examiner
 Residential Plans Examiner
 Mechanical Plans Examiner
 Plumbing Plans Examiner
 Electrical Plans Examiner
 Commercial Energy Conservation
Inspector
 Electrical Inspector
 Commercial Electrical Inspector
 Residential Electrical Inspector
 Residential Energy Conservation
Inspector
 Residential Building Inspector
 Residential Mechanical Inspector
 Mechanical Inspector
 Commercial Mechanical Inspector
 Plumbing Inspector
 CalGreen Inspector
 Building Inspector CBC
 Building Inspector UBC
 Plumbing Inspector UPC
 California Building Inspector
Inspector
Additional Inspection Certifications:
 IAPMO Plumbing, Mechanical
Inspector
 Fire Code Inspector
 Fire Inspector II
 California UST Inspector
Permit Technician Certification:
 Permit Technician
CACEO Certified Code Enforcement
Officer
State of California Safety Assessment
Program:

CalOES SAP Evaluator
b. Principal Project Manager
Transtech’s Principal Project Manager is:
• OKAN DEMIRCI, PE, QSD, QSP, MBA, Sr. Engineer, Principal Project Manager OKAN DEMIRCI, PE, QSD, QSP, MBA, Sr. Engineer (Principal Project Manager) Education
• BS in Engineering, MBA Business Admin
Registrations/Certifications
• Registered Civil Engineer
• Caltrans Resident Engineer Academy
Highlights
Mr. Demirci has approximately 15 years of experience. Mr. Demirci serves as Assistant Public Works Director, City Engineer, CIP Program Manager, Resident Engineer at Transtech’s Contract Cities and provides technical and management support. He completed Caltrans Resident Engineer Academy, and is very familiar with the management and administration of federally and state funded projects in compliance with Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM). Mr. Demirci works as CIP Program Manager at various Transtech’s Contract Cities, and manages various capital improvement programs including state and federal funded programs such as CDBG, HSIP, ATP, Metro Call for Projects, SR2S, etc. Following are few examples of projects Where Mr. Demirci served in various capacities, including Project Manager, Construction Manager, Resident Engineer:
• City of Norwalk:
o Firestone Blvd Traffic Signal Improvements Project, HSIP Cycle 7 (Federally Funded): Traffic signal improvements (poles, mast arms, controllers, conduits), accessibility improvements, signage and striping. Cost: $2.0m.
o Alondra Blvd Traffic Signal Improvements Project, HSIP Cycle 7 (Federally Funded): Traffic signal improvements (poles, mast arms, controllers, conduits), accessibility improvements, signage and striping. Cost: $2.0m.
o Studebaker Rd Traffic Signal Improvements Project, HSIP Cycle 7 (Federally Funded): Traffic signal improvements (poles, mast arms, controllers, conduits), accessibility improvements, signage and striping. Cost: $2.0m.
• City of Maywood:
o Annual Pavement Rehabilitation. Cost: $2m.
o Streetlight LED Conversion Project. Cost: $1m
o Slauson Traffic Congestion Relief Project. Cost: $10m. • City of Commerce:
o City’s Annual Pavement Management Program since 2015. Cost: $15m Docusign Envelope ID: 385D5A06-B943-441A-994C-150C834FBB4F Statement of Qualifications
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On-Call Services, Service Category: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES 7 o Washington Boulevard Widening and Reconstruction Project (Federally Funded). Cost: $38m. • City of South El Monte:
o HSIP Cycle 6 & 7 Program: Cost $3m
o Federal CDBG Program: Managed City’s FY 17/18, 18/19, 19/20 CDBG projects. Cost $2m • City of Chino:
o Eastside Water Treatment Facility. Cost: $20m.
o Riverside Dr Street Rehab. Cost. $7.5m
o Citywide Alley Paving Improvements, Federally Funded (CDBG). Cost: $0.5m o El Prado Rd Reconstruction Project. Cost: $3.0m
• City of Monterey Park:
o Parks & Rec Master Plan Development and Construction of Improvements at 13 parks. Cost $1.5m o Citywide Parking Lot Reconstruction and Various City Facility Restoration/Maintenance. Cost $2.5m • City of Temple City:
o City’s Annual Pavement Management Program: Prepared and managed City’s PMP since 2015. $15m o Pedestrian and Bike Safety Improvements Citywide (HSIP Federally Funded). Cost: $1.5m o Council Chambers Renovation and ADA Improvements Project. Cost $0.5m. o Rosemead Safety and Enhancement and ADA Improvements Project. Cost $20m. • City of Cudahy:
o Pedestrian Safety Improvements, (ATP Funded). Cost $1m o Lugo Park, Soccer Field Project (CDBG Federally Funded). Cost $1.6m Docusign Envelope ID: 385D5A06-B943-441A-994C-150C834FBB4F Statement of Qualifications
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4. ORGANIZATION CHART
Following is our Project Organization Chart showing various staff members who may be involved in various projects as necessary based on a project’s specific scope and requirements:

City’s RFQ lists Geotechnical Engineering, Geology and Materials Testing as a separate Service Category. Transtech does not provide this specialty service in house, and therefore is not submitting SOQ for this service category.

However, if a project assigned to Transtech requires specialty sub-consultants and City requests that these specialty services to be included in Transtech’s scope and under Transtech contract, we may use following sub-consultants with whom we have worked on many projects in the past.
• Materials Testing and Inspection Support
o Sub Consultant 1: MTGL, Inc. (DBE/WBE Firm); www.mtglinc.com and/or
o Sub Consultant 2: GEO-ADVANTEC, Inc.; www.geoadvantec.com • Federal / Labor Compliance Support: AVANT GARDE, Inc. (DBE/WBE Firm); www.agi.com.co EARL FRASER, QSP, Construction Manager and Inspector (Field PM/CM/Inspection Support) ROBERT MINES, Construction Manager and Inspector (Field PM/CM/Inspection Support) JEFFREY HIRSH, Construction Manager and Inspector (Field PM/CM/Inspection Support) CRAIG M. WHEELER, Construction Manager and Inspector (Field PM/CM/Inspection Support) KEITH WYATT, Construction Manager and Inspector (Field PM/CM/Inspection Support) RYAN BRESSLER, Construction Manager and Inspector (Field PM/CM/Inspection Support) JAMES PAGANI, Construction Manager and Inspector (Field PM/CM/Inspection Support) ROBERT RUIZ, Inspector (Inspection Support)
ROBERT GARCIA, Inspector (Inspection Support)
ANDY CARLTON, Inspector (Inspection Support)
ANDY CARLTON, Inspector (Inspection Support)
CLEMENTE ELIZALDE, Inspector (Inspection Support)
DUANE THAN TUT, Inspector (Inspection Support)
MARIO MAGLIOCCHETTI, Inspector (Inspection Support)
RUDOLPH RODRIGUEZ, EIT, Associate Engineer (Office Engineer/PM/CM/Project Controls Support) JORGE PAZ, EIT, Associate Engineer (Office Engineer/PM/CM/Project Controls Support) LEONARDO MARTINEZ, Associate Engineer (Office Engineer/PM/CM/Project Controls Support) FURKAN CETINKALE, Associate Engineer (Office Engineer/PM/CM/Project Controls Support) JEFFREY KAO, PE, CBO, CASp, Sr. Engineer (Constructability Review- ADA Review Support) ROBERT QUINTERO, Sr. Project/Construction Manager (Utility Coordination/PM/CM Support) ALI F. ZAGHARI, PE, PMP, Sr. Engineer (PM/Coordination Support in Caltrans Permit Involved Projects)

OKAN DEMIRCI, PE, QSD, QSP, MBA
Sr. Engineer
(Principal Project Manager)

AHMAD ANSARI, PE
Sr. Engineer
(Contract Principal)
Field CM and Inspection
Support Staff

PM/CM/RE
Support Staff
Project/Document Controls
Support Staff
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5. SIMILAR PROJECTS / SERVICES
a. Project Understanding and Scope of Services
The City of Gardena is asking interested and qualified consultants to submit Statement of Qualifications to provide professional on-call services for City projects to support the Public Works Department for the following service categories:
• General Civil Engineering Design
• Construction Management and Inspection
• Traffic Engineering
• Architecture and Landscape Architecture
• Geotechnical Engineering, Geology and Material Testing • Staff Augmentation
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 is requiring that a separate Statement of Qualifications is submitted for each service category This Statement of Qualification is submitted for:

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.

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On-Call Services, Service Category: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES 10 b. Service Approach
a. Structured Approach
We have a structured approach to execute projects in an efficient manner that makes Transtech capable of providing the city with an efficient and quality product. Transtech has established guidelines and policies, including written manuals on quality control, project management, and design procedures for its staff and for its contract cities. These guidelines ensure a consistent approach to the execution of assignments undertaken by our organization in compliance with City’s specific procedures, standards and requirements. The following paragraphs describe our general approach to deliver projects in an efficient and cost-effective manner. A project specific approach will be provided for each assigned project and will become part of the specific contract for the specific project. • Project Management: Our approach is to provide proactive management and attempt to identify potential issues and problems in advance and take corrective actions before they become problems. This requires extensive hands-on knowledge, experience and management skills of the people involved in managing the project. Our team members have extensive experience and proven track record in managing large and complex projects and bringing them to a completion on time and within budget. • Approach to Cost Control and Change Orders: We evaluate project costs and develop feasible mitigation measures to minimize additional costs. We work as a team to solve problems or make modifications in the field to address unforeseen conditions or owner generated changes in a cost-effective manner. • Approach to Scheduling and Timely Completion of Project and Schedule Recovery: The baseline schedule should properly identify the project scope, critical path, project milestones, target dates, phases and sequences of work, and activity durations. When significant activities show that they are slipping from the baseline, we work with the contractor to develop recovery plans.
• Management of Documents: We use an electronic file management system. All construction forms, daily dairies, weekly statement of working days, etc. are stored in our electronic file system, and are per Caltrans documentation system. We provide these documents at the end of the project to the client in organized files as well as pdf files. • Safety and Security: We hold meetings with the contractor to review and discuss safety and security requirements, OSHA conformance, emergency security and safety procedures, and enforce security and safety responsibilities. • Funding Closeout: We prepare necessary closeout documentation required by the funding agencies, submit final reimbursement documentation, follow-up on the reimbursements, and final funds balance report. • Project Closeout: We recognize that closeout is an important part of the construction process. It signifies that the new facility structure is ready to use. We methodically handle all closeout tasks to ensure a smooth transition from construction to occupancy.
• Methodology for Communication to Inform City on Work Progress: Key project team members will attend periodic project progress meetings with City staff throughout the project duration. • Electronic common project information and file sharing platform: We create and provide access to project participates a common project information and file sharing platform. b. Project Delivery, Planning and Execution
Project delivery, on time and on budget, may involve the process steps listed below:
• Active involvement early in the project and a thorough understanding of the agency’s goals and objectives. • Management of scope and quality (i.e., is the available budget and the desired scope consistent and feasible?).
• Identify deliverables, phasing, and overall project schedule. (This specifically includes project closeout procedures. Never wait until the last minute to define expectations for project completion.) • Creation of a basic work breakdown structure. (This is also the time to consider potential alternatives.) • Identification of the critical activities and the required path from beginning to successful completion. • Assembly of necessary and effective team members.
• Identify the owner of the project and the project point of contact. • Identification of critical stakeholders and definition of their respective roles. • Establish the total project budget and the total project schedule. • Identification of milestone events required to evaluate and/or verify project performance. • Identify, assesses likelihood, mitigate, and assign potential risks. • Define quality control procedures, including code required special inspection and testing. • Define quality assurance procedures, including review and acceptance of special inspection reports and testing results.
• Monitor costs against the established budget and guard against unfunded scope creep. • Monitor actual progress against the established project schedule.

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On-Call Services, Service Category: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES 11 To be cost effective, the management of projects should be tailored to the actual project. Steps and processes that are required for some projects are not necessarily required to all projects. For the same reason, staffing should be tailored to meet the needs of the specific project, and available staffing should be shared among multiple projects where increased efficiency can be achieved.
c. CIP Management
Transtech manages Capital Project Program and maintains CIP Matrix and Schedule for various contract Cities. The CIP Matrix includes a detailed tracking info for each CIP, as well as a high-level project schedule status in bar chart format for various project phases. The CIP Matrix is updated frequently, and project status is presented to City Management at management meetings, as well as to City Council when directed by the City Management. d. Project Controls
Our staff has experience with various document control software systems including Procore, Autodesk ConstructWare (which has now become Construction Cloud), and Primavera P6. In our experience all major control software programs work basically the same way and adapting from one software offering to another has a fairly small learning curve.

Because the specific software is generally a choice made by the prime contractor, our staff is ready to partner with any user of any program. That said, not all projects require the ‘fire power’ associated with an expensive, sophisticated control system. Sometimes an intelligently designed filing system that stores basic Word, Excel, PDF, and email documents in the cloud is all a project really needs.
e. Issues Tracking
An issue tracking system provides an easy way to document issues, assign responsible party, and view the status of how the issue resolution is progressing. Complete documentation of issues is critical to mitigate risks on current projects and prevent similar issues on future projects. When issue tracking is integrated with the project management system, all documentation, and communications related to the project become centralized to provide complete transparency into project status.
f. Due Diligence Activities And Measures
Following are description of the due diligence activities and measures that maybe considered to avoid/minimize the occurrence/impacts of unforeseen conditions:
• In our view, due diligence is related to, but distinctly different from quality control and/or quality assurance. Due diligence, in this context, is the care and effort during all project phases, from project planning, design thru construction.
• Effective project controls part of the diligence activities, and lead to developing efficient measures and resolutions, and play an important role to keep complex projects on track. They help teams and stakeholders identify emerging risks early, before they become expensive, time-consuming problems. With advance warning, these issues can be mitigated or avoided altogether. Project controls also give the project team the data they need to set realistic expectations, and plan and manage the project with efficiently. • Also, when an unforeseen condition occurs, it is important to quickly assess the potential impact of such condition on the schedule and project’s critical path, and deal with the issue accordingly. For example, an unforeseen condition that may lead to potential delay and delay claims (in addition to direct construction work cost related to the condition), would have high priority, and may require to proceed with the work under specific monitoring of this specific work separately, while the facts and responsibilities are sorted out, and an appropriate change order is finalized.
• Identifying potential construction risks prior to the start of construction can lead to success. During preconstruction, review of construction and contract documents in an effort to identify risks or concerns prior to the start of construction, will minimize the potential of unforeseen conditions. g. Quality Assurance Program
We believe that quality control is the setting of minimum standards and/or quality requirements for the specific project.

Quality assurance is the means by which the quality control measures will be monitored and/or enforced. We also believe that quality control and quality assurance measures need to be developed jointly with the client. To effectively establish quality control measures, we must understand the Agency’s specific expectations and/or level of desired quality for the specific project. Once the expectations have been defined, and the quality control measures established, the quality assurance measures can be established. A significant part of establishing the quality assurance measures includes the timing of the measure. QC/QA can only be effective when the measures are applied and/or evaluated in a timely manner. During construction, an effective Quality Assurance Program will ensure the materials Docusign Envelope ID: 385D5A06-B943-441A-994C-150C834FBB4F Statement of Qualifications
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On-Call Services, Service Category: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES 12 and workmanship incorporated into project conform to the requirements of the contract plans and specifications including approved changes.
h. Value Engineering
Depending on a project’s size, complexity and the owner’s requirements, Value Engineering may also be considered.

The Value Engineering may consist of a systematic process of review and analysis of the project during the concept and design phases, by a multi-disciplined team of persons not involved in the project, may include recommendations such as:
• To improve the value and quality of the project; To provide the needed functions safely, reliably, and at the lowest overall cost; To reduce the time to complete the project; To combine or eliminate otherwise inefficient use of costly parts of the original proposed design for the project. i. Managing, Negotiating, And Incorporating Changes in Project Scope Our approach and strategy are structured based on minimizing cost and schedule impacts, while evaluating change orders in a timely, fair and equitable manner.

A number of different factors can influence the development of Change Orders on projects, which can result from either foreseen or unforeseen conditions and may include:
• Design Modifications; Errors and Omissions; Changed Conditions; Additional/Reduced Work Scope; OwnerDirected Schedule Acceleration or Slowdown; Work Sequencing; Adjustments to Unit Pricing; Force Majeure Delays; Added Cost Incentives; Delayed, Denied, or Restricted Access to a Project Site; Inappropriate Rejection of the Contractor’s Work; Delays to Owner-Supplied Services and Materials Our initial evaluation of a change order request incudes various elements:
• Is it already covered in the contract? Is it necessary to complete the work? Impact on the planned work? Will it affect or change the contractor’s planned method of performing the work? Will it cause a work-character change? Impact on the contract time? Methods of payment? Are there sufficient contingency funds? If not, can additional funds be obtained soon enough to prevent delays? Impacts on any regulatory conditions, permits, utilities, etc.

Change Order Documentation:
• We prepare the change order in a clear, concise, and explicit manner. A change orders should be easily understood by third parties reviewing it what work was performed without further explanation.

Project Partnering: Based on project’s size and complexity, Project Partnering may also be considered:
• Partnering is a relationship between the owner and the contractor, formed in order to effectively complete the contract to the benefit of both parties. Through trust, cooperation and teamwork, the goal is to resolve conflicts at the lowest possible level.
j. Coordination With City
Key project team members will attend periodic project progress meetings with City staff throughout the project duration. We will maintain and establish and maintain a close working relationship with City staff. We will manage assigned projects, carefully control costs and resources, and complete assigned work on schedule. We will provide progress reports to the city at regular intervals.
k. Methods/Procedures for Developing /Publishing Project Status Reports/Records Project status reporting is another area where the solution should be tailored to the size and scope of the project being managed and the actual reporting product anticipated by the city. In addition to the size and scope of the project, the actual point in time of the project matters. For example, project status reporting for a design building project that is currently preparing bridging documents will be significantly different from the report that would be prepared once construction has commenced.
l. Contract Administration (Caltrans LAPM) For Federally Funded Projects (Primarily Transportation/Infrastructure Projects)
For construction contract administration, we follow guidelines similar to described in Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM). LAPM has been prepared to aid California local agencies scope, organize, design, construct and maintain their public transportation facilities when they seek Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funded federal-aid or state funding. This manual describes the processes, procedures, documents, authorizations, approvals and certifications, which are required in order to receive federal-aid and/or state funds for many types of local transportation projects. Chapter 16 of LAPM covers the topics beginning with project supervision, contract time, subcontractors, Engineer’s daily reports, projects files, construction records and procedures, safety provisions, labor Docusign Envelope ID: 385D5A06-B943-441A-994C-150C834FBB4F Statement of Qualifications
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On-Call Services, Service Category: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES 13 compliance, equal opportunity employment, disadvantaged business enterprise, contract change orders, material sampling and testing, and traffic safety in the highway and street zones. Maintaining complete and accurate files is a very important aspect of managing federally and state funded projects. Generally, whenever the local agency is unable to produce requested data or information, it is assumed by reviewing personnel that the required actions were either never performed or not properly recorded. Organized project files can minimize these negative assumptions.

Organization and content of the project file is one indicator of effective and efficient management of the project.

For reference, following is a summary of LAPM “Chapter 16-Administer Construction Contracts”:
• Bidding: Bidding phase is covered in Chapter 15 of LAPM. • Contract Award: The contract award is a critical milestone for all federal-aid projects. At this point, the administering agency must have a complete financial package assuring adequate funding for the project. • Post-Award Reviews: The administering agency should conduct post-award bid evaluations to assure against bid rigging. An adequate number of projects awarded over a sufficient time period should be evaluated. A period of approximately 5 years should be selected for an initial evaluation to determine if any abnormal competitive bid patterns exist.
• Award Package: Prior to submitting the first invoice for the construction phase, and within sixty (60) days of contract award.
• Resident Engineer: The Resident Engineer (RE) responsibilities include to identify changes in work activities, approve of alternate methods of construction, issue field orders, draft change orders, and file project records. • Pre‐Construction Meeting: Coordinate and hold a pre‐construction meeting between the City, including all relevant City department representatives, the design engineer, and the chosen contractor. Attendees may also include representatives from Metro, Caltrans, RR, utility companies, Police and Fire Departments, PW Maintenance, Various other City Departments as necessary, Regulatory Agency Representatives, and any other Stake Holders as necessary. This includes identifying a meeting location, preparing an agenda, attendance and participation in the pre‐construction conference. Prepare meeting minutes for distribution to attendees. • Contract Administration: Assign Resident Engineer (RE) administers the construction contract. • Project Files: The project files should contain all data pertinent to the work and to the requirements of the specifications. In general, project files will support: Adequacy of file control; Conformance to contract specifications; and Contract payments to the contractor. • Organization of Files: Project files should be organized in a format similar order to include the information listed below:

1. Award Package

2. Project Personnel

3. Correspondence

4. Weekly Statement of Working
Days

5. Quality Assurance

6. Engineer’s Daily Reports

7. Photographs

8. Contract Item Pay Quantity
Documents

9. Monthly Progress Payment Item
Quantity Calculation Sheet, or
similar

10. Change Orders (CO)

11. Progress Pay Estimates and Status of
Funds

12. Labor Compliance and Equal
Employment Opportunity (EEO) records

13. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
Records
• Construction Observation and Inspection: Assign an inspector to the project for inspection for the duration of construction. The Inspector shall be primarily responsible for the day‐to‐day observation of construction activities, including coordination of all construction methods, compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) / Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Best Management Practices, proper implementation of traffic control according to the latest California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and project plans, and verification that the overall work is completed in conformance with contract documents and applicable standards. • Daily Reports: On federally funded projects, the LPA must write daily reports to document the work in progress.

These daily reports may be written by the construction inspector, the Assistant RE and/or the RE, as project and staffing needs dictate.
• Contract Time Monitoring: Review working days, contract time requirements, and document time extensions according to the requirements set forth in the bid specifications. Any contract time extension approvals should only be made if the justification demonstrates a delay to the controlling item(s) of work in the contractor’s schedule. • Payment Source Documents: Prepare source documents to support payments made to the contractor. • Labor Compliance: Conduct random spot interviews with the Contractor’s employees and subcontractor’s employees on the project. On average, one report per week for each operation being performed is anticipated.

The interview shall contain information similar to Caltrans Form CEM‐2504.

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On-Call Services, Service Category: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES 14 • Quality Assurance: Oversee that materials incorporated into the project are in conformance with the contract specifications and the City’s Quality Assurance Program (QAP). On certain projects an Independent Assurance (IA) may be required under federal guidelines. The IA program consists of activities that are unbiased and are an independent evaluation of all the sampling and testing procedures used in the acceptance program. • Progress Meetings: Once the Contractor is on site, arrange and conduct bi‐weekly progress meetings with the City, Contractor, and other relevant project contributors.
• Public Outreach: During construction, provide public outreach support for the City to nearby residents and businesses to provide project information, schedule, and street closure information to affected residents and businesses and other members of the public.
• Project Punch List: Conduct a final compliance inspection with the contractor and prepare a final list of items to be completed or corrected.
• Record Drawings: Coordinate preparation of record drawings for the Project to ensure that markups provided by the Contractor and Consultant Inspector are integrated by the design engineer into project as‐built plans and cross‐checked with construction submittals, RFIs, and change orders. • Acceptance Testing (AT) and City’s QAP: For the Acceptance Testing (AT), per approved City’s QAP, use materials laboratory certified to perform the required. The tests results are used to ensure that materials incorporated into the project are in compliance with the contract specifications. • Final Report of Expenditures: As described in Chapter 17 of LAPM, the local agency is responsible for preparing and submitting to the DLAE the final report documents which collectively constitute the Final Report of Expenditures. n. Additional Information Regarding DB (Design-Build) Delivery Transtech has extensive experience in managing DB Projects in compliance with CA Public Contract Code, CHAPTER 4.

Local Agency Design-Build Projects. (CAPCC, CHAPTER 4. Local Agency Design-Build Projects [22160 - 22169]) c. Relevant Experience
Our service capabilities include:
• Building & Safety Services, Building Inspection, Plan Check, Evaluations, City Building Official, Code Enforcement
• Civil Engineering,
• Staff Augmentation
• CIP Program Management
• Construction Management and Inspection
• Federally Funded Project Management and Grant Writing • City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer, Development
Public Works Engineering, Plan Check, Inspection
• Labor Compliance
• Planning Support
• Traffic and Transportation Planning and Engineering
• Water Resources Engineering
• Surveying, Mapping, ALTA, ROW Eng
Transtech has experience in various types of projects, such as:
• Parks and Playgrounds
• Parking Structures
• Community Centers
• Libraries
• City Halls
• Fire Stations
• Renovation of Historic Buildings
• Residential, Office, Commercial, Industrial
Buildings
• Street Rehabilitation and Reconstruction
• Traffic Signal and Street Lighting
• ADA Improvements
• Water, Drainage, Sewer Improvements
• Bridges
Few examples of various types of projects are listed below:
• Since 2013, Annual Street Rehab Program, City of Temple City ($15M) • Since 2019, Annual Street Rehab Program, City of West Covina ($10M) • Since 2018, Annual Street Rehab Program, City of South El Monte ($3M) • Since 2018, Annual Street Rehab Program, City of Cudahy ($5M) • Since 2015, Annual Street Rehab Program, City of Commerce ($24M) • Since 2019, Annual Street Rehab Program, City of Maywood ($2M) • FY 20/21 Annual Street Rehab Project, City of Placentia ($4.5M) Docusign Envelope ID: 385D5A06-B943-441A-994C-150C834FBB4F Statement of Qualifications
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On-Call Services, Service Category: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES 15 • Riverside Dr Street Rehab Project, City of Chino ($7.5M) • El Prado Rd Reconstruction Project, City of Chino ($3M) • Roadway Improvements at Brewster, Agnes, Alberta, First, Franklin, City of Lynwood, ($7M) • 30 HSIP and ATP Projects for various Cities (Fed. Funded) ($30M) • 20 CDBG Projects for various Cities (Fed Funded)Projects ($20M) • Cactus/Nason Street Impr. and 135’ Span Bridge Project, City of Moreno Valley (SLPP Funded) ($20M) • Rte 71/Mission Bl Grade Separation Project, City of Pomona/Caltrans Oversight (Fed. Funded) ($25M) • Primrose Park, City of Temple City (State Prop 68 Funded) ($4M) • Almansor Park Improvements Project, City of Alhambra (CDBG Funded) ($2.5M) • Rosewood Community Center, City of Commerce ($25M)
• Civic Center Library, City of Alhambra ($30M)
• RCTC Corona-Main Metrolink Parking Structure (Fed. Funded) ($25M) • San Bernardino Santa Fe Metrolink Parking Structure and Historic Santa Fe Depot Renovation ($25M) Examples of Street Improvements/Infrastructure (Type A-Engineering) Projects:

Washington Boulevard Widening and Reconstruction Project ($40M):

Transtech provided CM/CI/Resident Engineer, Inspector, Office Engineer Services. The project included widening and reconstruction of

2.7 miles of Roadway, Traffic Signals, Street Lighting, Landscape, Improvements at I-5 and at 710 Freeways ramps. The project was federally funded and was managed in compliance with Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual. The project was also a Caltrans Oversight Project.

Rosemead Boulevard Improvements Project ($20M): Located in the City of Temple City, this was a Federally Funded project. Funding also included METRO Measure R and Prop C Funds. Transtech provided Project, Program, Construction Management, Resident Engineer, Inspection, Federal Compliance, Labor Compliance and Office Engineer Services. The project included protected bike lanes, widening and reconstruction of 2 miles of roadway.

Atlantic Boulevard Corridor Improvement Project ($20M): This was a Federally Funded project in the City of Commerce. Transtech provided turnkey services included construction management, resident engineer, inspection, office engineer, and funds coordinator. The project was a major street reconstruction and beautification project along Atlantic Boulevard which improved mobility for pedestrians, trucks, and vehicles as well as provided corridor beautification with landscaped medians and other elements.

Rte 71/Mission Bl Grade Separation Project ($40M): This project was a Federally Funded project located the City of Pomona and included construction of a bridge/grade separation. Transtech provided construction management, resident engineer, inspection, labor compliance and office engineer services. Caltrans was the oversight/jurisdictional Agency.

Bogert Trail Bridge Widening Project ($5M): Located in the City of Palm Springs, this project was a Federally Funded project. Transtech provided construction management, resident engineer, inspection, labor compliance and office engineer services. The project involved bridge widening, retrofit, and beautification elements.

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On-Call Services, Service Category: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES 16 26th Street Rehab and Metrolink Station ($1M): This project was Federally Funded in the City of Commerce and included rehabilitation of 26th Street, and Metrolink Station parking lot rehab, station platform improvements, landscape and lighting. Transtech provided construction management, resident engineer, inspection, labor compliance and office engineer services.

ATP Citywide Crosswalk and Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project ($1.2M): Located in the City of Cudahy, this project included safe routes to school pedestrian safety improvements near schools and pedestrian activity centers. Transtech provided construction management, resident engineer, inspection, labor compliance and office engineer services.

Middleton Street Elementary School Safe Routes to School Improvements Project ($500K): Located in the City of Huntington Park, this project was part of the Safe Route to School program and included pedestrian safety improvements, bulb outs, ADA compliant PCC curb ramps, sidewalk improvements, updated signage, striping and markings. Transtech provided construction management, resident engineer, inspection, labor compliance and office engineer services.

Examples of Vertical (Type B-Building) Projects:

City of Ontario, Fire Station #9 and Offsite Improvements ($15M):

Transtech provided project and construction management, and owner representative services. The project included construction of Fire Station and Off-site Improvements (new roads, utilities, TS, etc.).

City of Whittier, Uptown Parking Structure ($12M): The project involved construction of a 4 story, 450 stall parking structure, and includes elements such as bicycle and motorcycle parking and provisions for future photovoltaic panels. The project was delivered as DBB.

Transtech served as Construction Manager. This project is located in Whittier.

Renaissance Plaza ($15M): This project is located in the City of Alhambra and included a parking structure, 10 plex movie theater, retail, and plaza. Transtech served as the City’s Building Official, Plan Checker and Inspector for this project including construction manager of the parking structure, public plaza, and other improvements.

Rosewood Community Center ($25M): Transtech was retained by the City of Commerce to take over the management of this multimilliondollar facility which was 2 years behind schedule. Within 5 months, Transtech brought the construction to substantial completion level allowing the city to start the move-in process, and 2 months after, the facility was opened for public use.

City of Ontario, C-Block Parking Structure ($13M) (DB Delivery):

Transtech provided project and construction management, and owner representative services. The project included construction 5 level, approximately 400 space parking structure
Riverside County Transportation Commission, Corona Main Street Metrolink Parking Structure and Pedestrian Bridge (25M): This project is in Corona and included 6 level, approximately 1,000 space parking structure, and a pedestrian bridge over railroad tracks. Transtech provided inspection and construction management services for the construction of this federally funded project.

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On-Call Services, Service Category: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES 17 City of Alhambra Civic Center Library Project ($30M): Transtech provided plan check, inspection, construction management, and owner representative services, the project included construction of a 45,000 SF Library with an underground parking garage.

City of San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot/Metrolink Parking Structure and Historic Santa Fe Depot Renovation Project ($25M): This project included The Parking Structure involved the construction of a 3-level parking structure for 350 cars. Historic Santa Fe Depot Renovation involved renovation for adoptive reuse of 60,000 sf historical Santa Fe Train Depot.

Examples of Park Projects:

Ontario Great Park DB (Design-BidBuild Project). ($45M): Project is being delivered under DBB delivery.

Transtech is City’s PM/CM
City of Temple City, Primrose Park
($4M, Prop 68 Funding): Project
included constructing a new park
with playground, landscaping,
parking lot, concrete plaza, lighting,
drainage, ADA.

City of Monterey Park, Citywide
Parks Improvement Project
($6.5M): Project included
playground, picnic shelters,
benches, ADA at 13 parks.

City of Commerce/Caltrans, I-5
Freeway/Washington Bl SB on and
off Ramps Landscape Improvements
($3M, Federally Funded): Project
included, Landscape,
Improvements at I-5 and at 710
Freeways ramps.

City of Alhambra, Almansor Park
Improvements Project ($2.5M):

Project included basketball courts,
restroom facilities, shade structure,
drainage systems, lightings,
landscaping, walkways.

City of Cudahy, Soccer Field and
Park Improvements Project ($2M,
CDBG Funded): Project included
new soccer field with artificial
turf, landscaping, parking lot,
concrete plaza, lighting,
drainage, ADA.

City of Huntington Park, Salt Lake
Park Splash Pad Project ($1M):

Project included installation of
splash park.

City of Fontana, South Fontana Park
($15M): Project included an 18-acre
park with 4 artificial turf
soccer/football fields, sports lighting,
playground/tot lot, walking path,
City of Temple City, Pocket
Park/Parking Lot Impr Project
($1M): Project included new
park/parking lot, trellis,
landscaping, drainage, lighting.

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6. REFERENCES
CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE (Year started and completed: 2018 – Ongoing Service) Contact: Rene Salas, City Manager, T: Phone: 626-579-6540, E: [email protected] Services Provided: City Engineering Services; Traffic Engineering; CIP Management; Construction Management/Inspection; Federally Funded Project Management; Engineering Design; Public Works Permit Inspections; Map Check; Building & Safety Services (Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection
CITY OF COMMERCE (Year started and completed: 2015 – Ongoing Service) Contact: Vilko Domic, Assistant City Manager; T: 323-722-4805; E:
[email protected]
Services Provided: City Engineering Services; Traffic Engineering; CIP Management; Construction Management/Inspection; Federally Funded Project Management; Engineering Design; Public Works Permit Inspections; Map Check; Building & Safety Services (Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection
CITY OF TEMPLE CITY (Year started and completed: 2013 – Ongoing Service) Contact: Bryan Cook, City Manager; T: 626-285-2171; E: [email protected] Services Provided: City Engineering Services; Traffic Engineering; CIP Management; Construction Management/Inspection; Federally Funded Project Management; Engineering Design; Public Works Permit Inspections; Map Check; Building & Safety Services (Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection
CITY OF MONTEREY PARK (Year started and completed: 2013 – Ongoing Service) Contact: Shawn Igoe, Director of Public Works; T: 626-307-1320; E:
[email protected]
Services Provided: City Engineering Services; Traffic Engineering; CIP Management; Construction Management/Inspection; Federally Funded Project Management; Engineering Design; Public Works Permit Inspections; Map Check; Building & Safety Services (Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection
CITY OF WEST COVINA (Year started and completed: 2019 – Ongoing Service) Contact: Paulina Morales, City Manager; T: 626-939-8401; E: [email protected] Services Provided: City Engineering Services; Traffic Engineering; CIP Management; Construction Management/Inspection; Federally Funded Project Management; Engineering Design; Public Works Permit Inspections; Map Check; Building & Safety Services (Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection
CITY OF ALHAMBRA (Year started and completed: 1993 – Ongoing Service) Contact: Lucy Garcia, Assistant City Manager
T: 626-570-3257; E: [email protected]
Services Provided: City Engineering Services; Traffic Engineering; CIP Management; Construction Management/Inspection; Federally Funded Project Management; Engineering Design; Public Works Permit Inspections; Map Check; Building & Safety Services (Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection
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On-Call Services, Service Category: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES 19 Following are project specific references for various types of projects:

Reference Project 1:

Local Agency Low Impact Development (LID)/Stormwater Capture/Greenway Project City of South El Monte, Merced Avenue Greenway Improvements Phase I ($12M) • Installation of Low Impact Development (LID) and (BMPs) within the street right-of-way that slow, capture, treat, and infiltrate storm water runoff.
• Roadway resurfacing, reconstruction of concrete curb ramps, sidewalks, curb, and gutter
Project Start and Completion Date:

January 2024 To December 2024 (Anticipated completion)
Transtech’s Role in the project:

CM, CI, Office Engineer, Materials Testing/Inspection-thru sub Services Transtech Project Staff:

Okan Demirci, PE, PM/RE; Earl Fraser, QSP, Construction Manager, Robert Garcia, Sr. Inspector; Rudolph Rodriguez, EIT, Office Engineer Reference Contact:

City of South El Monte
Rene Salas, City Manager; T: 626-579-6540; E: [email protected] Reason why this reference project demonstrates our ability:

This project is representative of our experience in a stormwater capture, LID/BMP improvements. The work included close
coordination with utility companies due to extensive undergrounding work as well as public relations with residents due to close proximity to residentials.

Reference Project 2:

Local Agency Street Rehab Project
City of Temple City, FY 23/24 Street Rehab Program ($4M) City of Temple City FY 23/24 Street Rehab Program ($4M) • Improvements included rehabilitation of various streets. • 1.5 M sf of street pavement rehabilitated.
• C&G, sidewalk, ADA improvements at various locations.

Project Start and Completion Date:

October 2022 To April 2023
Transtech’s Role in the project:

Transtech provided CM, CI, Office Engineer, Materials
Testing/Inspection-thru sub Services
Transtech Project Staff:

Ali Cayir Principal PM/CM; Okan Demirci, PE, CM/RE/Project Controls; Earl Fraser, Sr. Inspector; Furkan Cetinkale, Office Engineer Reference Contact:

City of Temple City
Bryan Cook, City Manager; T: 626-285-2171; E: [email protected] Reason why this reference project demonstrates our ability:

This project is representative of our experience in a city-wide street rehabilitation project on multiple residential streets, which required close coordination and public relations with residents, as they were impacted daily. Notices were distributed for each street in advance of construction, public information and project updates were constantly posted on City’s web site.

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On-Call Services, Service Category: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES 20 Reference Project 3:

HSIP Federal Funded Project
City of South El Monte, Traffic Signal improvements at Various Intersections Highway Safety Improvements ($1.5M) • Improvements included Traffic Signal, Street Light, Accessibility Improvements (sidewalk, curb ramps, curb & gutter).

Project Start and Completion Date:

April 2022 To November 2022
Transtech’s Role in the project:

Transtech provided CM, CI, Resident Engineer, Office Engineer, Materials Testing/inspection-thru sub, Federal Fund Management Services
Transtech Project Staff:

Okan Demirci, PE, PM/RE; Earl Fraser, QSP, Construction Manager, Jeffrey Hirsh, Sr. Inspector; Rudolph Rodriguez, EIT, Office Engineer Reference Contact:

City of South El Monte
Rene Salas, City Manager; T: 626-579-6540, Ext. 3040;
E: [email protected]
Reason why this reference project demonstrates our ability:

This project is representative of our experience in federally funded projects, more specifically HSIP Projects. Project was managed in compliance with Caltrans LAPM. The project was audited by Caltrans Local Assistance and received excellent passing recommendation.

Reference Project 4:

Regional Project, Multi-Agency (Local City, Caltrans, METRO, Los Angeles County, CTC) City of Commerce, Washington Boulevard Widening and Reconstruction Project ($40M) • Improvements included widening and reconstruction of 2.7 miles of Roadway, Traffic Signals, Street Lighting, Landscape, as well as Improvements at I-5 and at 710 Freeways ramps.
• Project was a Caltrans Oversight Project (project included Freeway Ramps at I-5 and 710 Freeways).

AWARD: This project was recognized as one of the projects of the year as part of the APWA BEST Award, in the category of Transportation Projects.

Project Start and Completion Date:

September 2015 – September 2018
Transtech’s Role in the project:

Transtech provided CM, CI, Resident Engineer, Office Engineer, Materials Testing/inspection-thru sub, Federal Fund Management Services.

Transtech Project Staff:

Ali Cayir Principal PM/CM; Okan Demirci, PE, CM/RE/Project Controls; Jeffrey Hirsh, Sr. Inspector
Reference Contact:

City of Commerce
Vilko Domic, Assistant City Manager; T: 323-722-4805; E:
[email protected]
Reason why this reference project demonstrates our ability:

This project is representative of our experience in large scale regional projects where not only Local City, but also Caltrans and METRO was involved. Also, the project had multiple funding sources, including Local, Federal, State TCIF, METRO Measure R and C. Project was managed in compliance with Caltrans LAPM.

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DB (Design-Build) Delivery Project
City of Ontario, C-Block Parking Structure ($13M)
• The project included construction 5 level, approximately 400 space parking structure
Project Start and Completion Date:

March 2021 To December 2022
Transtech’s Role in the project:

Transtech provided Owner Rep, CM, CI, Office Engineer Services.

Transtech Project Staff:

Ali Cayir, PE, Principal PM, Craig Melicher, PE, CM; Okan Demirci, PE, Project Controls; Jeffrey Hirsh, Sr. Inspector; Brian Cervantes, Office Engineer.

Reference Contact:

City of Ontario
Dan Beers, Principal Project Manager, PW Dep; T: 909-395-2806; E:
[email protected]
Reason why this reference project demonstrates our ability:

This project is representative of our experience in DB (Design-Build) Delivery method, and on vertical Construction.

Reference Project 6:

Park Project
City of Temple City, Primrose Park ($4M, Prop 68 Funding) • The project included Project included constructing a new park with playground, landscaping, parking lot, concrete plaza, lighting, drainage, ADA.

Project Start and Completion Date:

August 2021 To April 2022
Transtech’s Role in the project:

Transtech provided CM, CI, Office Engineer Services.

Transtech Project Staff:

Ali Cayir, PE, Principal PM; Okan Demirci, PE, Project Controls; Jeffrey Hirsh, Sr. Inspector; James Pagani, Office Engineer.

Reference Contact:

City of Temple City
Adam Matsumoto, Parks and Rec Director; T: 626-285-2171; E:
[email protected]
Reason why this reference project demonstrates our ability:

This project is representative of our experience in park projects, and in Proposition 68 Funding.

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7. FEE SCHEDULE
• RFQ SECTION IV. FEE SCHEDULE indicates the following: 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.
• RFQ SECTION V. SCOPE OF SERVICES/SCOPE OF WORK indicates the following: 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.

Based on the above, following is our Fee Schedule that will remain fixed throughout the initial term of the Agreement, which is September 2024 to September 2027
Field Technician $98 - $109 Labor Compliance Analyst $167 - $178 Engineering Technician $109 - $121 Funds Coordinator $173 - $184 Assistant CAD Drafter $121 - $138 Office Engineer $167 - $178 Senior CAD Drafter $138 - $155 Construction Inspector $161 - $173 Associate Designer $155 - $173 Senior Construction Inspector $173 - $184 Senior Designer $173 - $190 Construction Manager $196 - $213 Design Project Manager $219 - $230 Resident Engineer $213 - $230 Assistant Engineer $132 - $144
Associate / Staff Engineer $167 - $184 Public Works Inspector $161 - $173 Senior Civil Engineer $230 - $253 Senior Public Works Inspector $173 - $184 Traffic Analyst Technician $115 - $127 Supervising PW Inspector $184 - $196 Associate Traffic Analyst $173 - $184
Senior Traffic Analyst $184 - $196 Survey Analyst $173 - $178 Professional Transportation Planner $196 - $213 Senior Survey Analyst $178 - $184 Traffic Engineer Technician $109 - $121 2-Man Survey Crew $397 - $414 Associate/Staff Traffic Engineer $167 - $184 Survey & Mapping Specialist $213 - $230 Traffic Engineer $196 - $213 Licensed Land Surveyor $242 - $253 Senior Traffic Engineer $213 - $236
Project Manager $213 - $236 Funds Analyst $167 - $173
Senior Project Manager $236 - $253 Senior Funds Analyst $173 - $184 Deputy City Engineer $196 - $219 Grant Writer $190 - $196 City Engineer $219 - $236 Funds & Grant Project Manager $213 - $224 Principal Engineer $236 - $259
Community Development Technician $92 - $104
Permit Technician $86 - $98 Planning Technician $104 - $115 Plan Check Technician/Analyst/Supervisor $144 - $161 Assistant Planner $115 - $138 Building Inspector $132 - $150 Associate Planner $138 - $161 Senior Inspector $144 - $161 Senior Planner $167 - $190 Plans Examiner/Checker $161 - $178 Planning Manager $196 - $219 Plan Check Engineer $173 - $196
Deputy Building Official $184 - $196 Administrative/Clerical $81 - $92 Building Official $190 - $207 Project Accountant $92 - $104

FUNDING & GRANT WRITING

PLANNING

BUILDING & SAFETY

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Transtech's Fee Adjustment Approach: After end of the effective date of fees, fees are increased each year July 1st by the percentage change Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim California Consumer Price Index-All Urban Consumers (“CPI-U”) for the preceding twelve-month period as calculated for February by the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics and published by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistic.

TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC.

SCHEDULE OF HOURLY RATES
Effective: September 2024 - September 2027 (3 year Fixed Rates as required by RFQ) Rates are average ranges, negotiable and can be adjusted to establish a fee for each assignment based on the specific project’s scope, when such projects are identified by the City.

ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTION

SURVEY AND MAPPING
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8. RESUMES
AHMAD ANSARI, PE, Contract Principal
Education
• BS in Engineering, MBA
Registrations/Certifications
• Registered Civil Engineer
Highlights
Mr. Ansari has over 30 years of past experience in City and County Public Works and has worked at several municipalities in Southern California, including:
• City of Moreno Valley- Public Works Director/City Engineer • City of Rialto- Public Works Director/City Engineer
• City of Perris- Public Works Director
• City of Pomona- Deputy Public Works Director/Assistant City Engineer.

He has managed CIP Programs and Public Works Operations, and served as the responsible in charge of numerous multi-disciplinary teams, including:
• Capital Improvement Program project management and delivery • Real Property/Right of Way acquisition and management • Traffic and Transportation engineering
• Private Development/Entitlement process review and approval • Maintenance and Operations including roads, storm drains, sewers, parks, facilities, traffic signals, signs/striping, fleet
• Special Districts, Landscape/Lighting Assessment
• Electric Utility
OKAN DEMIRCI, PE, QSD, QSP, MBA, Sr. Engineer (Principal Project Manager) Education
• BS in Engineering, MBA Business Admin
Registrations/Certifications
• Registered Civil Engineer
• Caltrans Resident Engineer Academy
Highlights
Mr. Demirci has approximately 15 years of experience. Mr. Demirci serves as Assistant Public Works Director, City Engineer, CIP Program Manager, Resident Engineer at Transtech’s Contract Cities and provides technical and management support. He completed Caltrans Resident Engineer Academy, and is very familiar with the management and administration of federally and state funded projects in compliance with Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM). Mr.

Demirci works as CIP Program Manager at various Transtech’s Contract Cities, and manages various capital improvement programs including state and federal funded programs such as CDBG, HSIP, ATP, Metro Call for Projects, SR2S, etc. Following are few examples of projects Where Mr. Demirci served in various capacities, including Project Manager, Construction Manager, Resident Engineer:
• City of Norwalk:
o Firestone Blvd Traffic Signal Improvements Project, HSIP Cycle 7 (Federally Funded): Traffic signal improvements (poles, mast arms, controllers, conduits), accessibility improvements, signage and striping. Cost: $2.0m.
o Alondra Blvd Traffic Signal Improvements Project, HSIP Cycle 7 (Federally Funded): Traffic signal improvements (poles, mast arms, controllers, conduits), accessibility improvements, signage and striping. Cost: $2.0m.
o Studebaker Rd Traffic Signal Improvements Project, HSIP Cycle 7 (Federally Funded): Traffic signal improvements (poles, mast arms, controllers, conduits), accessibility improvements, signage and striping. Cost: $2.0m.

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On-Call Services, Service Category: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES 24 • City of Maywood:
o Annual Pavement Rehabilitation. Cost: $2m.
o Streetlight LED Conversion Project. Cost: $1m
o Slauson Traffic Congestion Relief Project. Cost: $10m. • City of Commerce:
o City’s Annual Pavement Management Program since 2015. Cost: $15m o Washington Boulevard Widening and Reconstruction Project (Federally Funded). Cost:
$38m.
• City of South El Monte:
o HSIP Cycle 6 & 7 Program: Cost $3m
o Federal CDBG Program: Managed City’s FY 17/18, 18/19, 19/20 CDBG projects. Cost $2m • City of Chino:
o Eastside Water Treatment Facility. Cost: $20m.
o Riverside Dr Street Rehab. Cost. $7.5m
o Citywide Alley Paving Improvements, Federally Funded (CDBG). Cost: $0.5m o El Prado Rd Reconstruction Project. Cost: $3.0m
• City of Monterey Park:
o Parks & Rec Master Plan Development and Construction of Improvements at 13 parks. Cost $1.5m
o Citywide Parking Lot Reconstruction and Various City Facility Restoration/Maintenance. Cost $2.5m
• City of Temple City:
o City’s Annual Pavement Management Program: Prepared and managed City’s PMP since 2015. $15m
o Pedestrian and Bike Safety Improvements Citywide (HSIP Federally Funded). Cost: $1.5m o Council Chambers Renovation and ADA Improvements Project. Cost $0.5m. o Rosemead Safety and Enhancement and ADA Improvements Project. Cost $20m. • City of Cudahy:
o Pedestrian Safety Improvements, (ATP Funded). Cost $1m o Lugo Park, Soccer Field Project (CDBG Federally Funded). Cost $1.6m EARL FRASER, QSP, Construction Manager and Inspector (Field PM/CM/Inspection Support) Education
• Various Professional Seminars
Registrations/Certifications
• Registered Construction Inspector by American Construction Inspectors Association • QSP (Construction General Permit Qualified SWPPP Practitioner).

Highlights
Mr. Fraser has over 30 years of experience. He is a Registered Construction Inspector by American Construction Inspectors Association. He is also certified as QSP (Construction General Permit Qualified SWPPP Practitioner). His experience includes construction management and inspection of grading, pavement rehabilitation (asphalt and concrete), ADA/accessibility, wet and dry utilities (storm drain, sewer, water), traffic signal improvements. He also coordinates public works encroachment permit inspections as Sr. Inspector at Transtech’s Contract Cities. As Sr.

Inspector/Construction Manager, he performs a wide variety of tasks to ensure the project progresses on schedule, is in compliance with approved plans and specifications, and effective communication and information flow is maintained with project participants. He has inspected projects that are funded with State and Federal Funds, and is familiar with Caltrans LAPM for Contract Administration.

Examples of his project experience as Sr. Inspector/Construction Manager includes:

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On-Call Services, Service Category: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES 25 • Firestone Blvd, Alondra Blvd, Studebaker Rd Traffic Signal Improvements Project, HSIP Cycle 7 (Federally Funded), City of Norwalk: Traffic signal improvements (poles, mast arms, controllers, conduits), accessibility improvements, signage and striping. Cost: $6.0m. • Traffic Signal Improvements HSIP Cycle 6 (Federally Funded) at Various Locations, City of South El Monte: Installation of traffic signal improvements, left turn phasing, concrete improvements, pedestrian safety. Cost: $2.0m (Federally funded)
• La Ballona Safe Routes to School Improvements, City of Culver City: Pedestrian safety improvements, traffic signal and HAWK installation, accessibility improvements (sidewalk, curb ramp, curb&gutter), pavement rehabilitation, signage and striping. Cost: $3.5m. • Valley-Linden Roadway Improvements, City of Rialto: Pavement rehabilitation, concrete improvements (sidewalk, curb, curb ramp). Cost: $1.5m
• FY 19/20 Pavement Rehab, City of Commerce: Citywide pavement rehabilitation (AC full depth reclamation), concrete improvements (sidewalk, curb, curb ramp). Cost: $3.0m. • FY 19/20 Pavement Rehab Las Tunas Rd, City of Temple City: AC rehabilitation, concrete improvements (sidewalk, curb, curb ramp). Cost: $2.5m.
• FY 19/20 Pavement Rehab, City of Cudahy: AC rehabilitation, concrete improvements (sidewalk, curb, curb ramp). Cost: $1.5m.
• FY 17/18, 19/20, 20/21 Pavement Rehab, City of West Covina: Citywide pavement rehabilitation, concrete improvements (sidewalk, curb, curb ramp). Cost: $5.0m. • FY 19/20 Pavement Rehab, City of Maywood: Citywide pavement rehabilitation, concrete improvements (sidewalk, curb, curb ramp). Cost: $1.5m.
• CDBG Various Restroom Improvements, City of Cudahy: Facility improvements, accessibility improvements at various facilities. Cost: $0.5m (Federally funded). • CDBG Sr. Center Facility Improvements, City of West Covina: Facility improvements, utilities, accessibility improvements at Sr. Center. Cost: $0.5m (Federally funded). • Brewster Ave Water and Sewer Improvements, City of Lynwood: Installation of waterline, sewerline, and street rehabilitation, AC reconstruction, concrete improvements. Cost: $2.0m. • Agnes Ave Water and Sewer Improvements, City of Lynwood: Installation of waterline, sewerline, and street rehabilitation, AC reconstruction, concrete improvements. Cost: $3.0m. • Primrose Park Improvements, City of Temple City: Construction of new playground, restroom facility, site furnishings, utilities, grading, and site improvements. Cost: $3.0m. • Contract Public Works Inspector, City of Adelanto: Assist the Department of Public works with the public works inspections and project management during the installation of Water, Sewer, Storm Drain and street construction within the City's right of way and easements. Assist the City engineer with preconstruction meetings, reviews submittals, and prepares inspection field reports. • Field Inspector, Middle College, Little Mountain, Roosevelt II, Alessandro and Lankershim Schools for the City of San Bernardino Unified School District: Assisted in the review of shop drawings, and provided hands on storm water sewer and water construction support and field liaison between the contractor and the design team.
• Field Inspector and Design Support, City of Grand Terrace Pico Park Ball Field: Provided hands on construction support and field liaison between the contractor and the design team.

Mr. Fraser’s prior experience also includes working as a General Engineering Contractor, responsible for over 100 construction projects, which included the construction of wet and dry utilities from 1" water to 72" storm drain, pavement, traffic control and other relevant improvements.

ROBERT MINES, Construction Manager and Inspector (Field PM/CM/Inspection Support) Education
• UCLA, Certificate in Construction Management
• Ventura College, Psychology
Highlights
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Mr. Mines has worked as construction management and project inspector for a number of agencies including LA Metro, City of LA Public Works, City of LA Airports and City of LA Water and Power. His experience includes all types of public works improvements including pavement rehabilitation (asphalt and concrete), water, sewer, storm drain, traffic signals, striping, grading, utilities. Mr. Mines has knowledge of standards and procedures for public agencies, including the Green Book, Caltrans, and has extensive experience in traffic control, safety and OSHA compliance requirements.

He has knowledge of standards and procedures for public agencies, including the Green Book, Caltrans, and has extensive experience in traffic control, safety and OSHA compliance requirements. Mr. Hirsh also has experience in inspecting federally funded projects to ensure compliance with the Caltrans LAPM.

Prior to joining Transtech, Mr. Mines worked for the City of Los Angles Public Works Department, and for City of Los Angeles Water and Power for approx. 30 years.

JEFFREY HIRSH, Construction Manager and Inspector (Field PM/CM/Inspection Support) Education
• SDSU, College Level Classes
Registrations/Certifications
• Cal OSHA 10 hour construction certified
• Construction Site Storm Water Training
Highlights
Jeffrey Hirsh has approximately 25 years of experience in general engineering/public works and building construction projects. He has worked in the capacity of foreman, site superintendent and project manager. In these capacities, he has been involved in a wide variety of private and public works construction projects in Type A (General Engineering) and Type B (Building) construction. He has knowledge of standards and procedures for public agencies, including the Green Book, Caltrans, and has extensive experience in traffic control, safety and OSHA compliance requirements. Mr. Hirsh also has experience in inspecting federally funded projects to ensure compliance with the Caltrans LAPM.

Following are examples of projects where Mr. Wheeler served as the Project Inspector and provided on-site CM Support:
• Washington Boulevard Widening and Reconstruction Project (Federally Funded), City of Commerce
• Temple City HSIP Project, Traffic Signal Imp and Pavement Rehab (Federally Funded), City of Temple City
• City-Wide Annual Street Rehab Project, City of Commerce • La Ballona Safe Routes to School (Federally Funded), City of Culver City • Uptown Parking Structure, City of Whittier
• Garvey Park Facility Improvements
• Lugo Park Artificial Turf Soccer-Field and Park Project in the City of Cudahy • Metrolink Station Improvements, City of Commerce
Jeffrey’s prior experience includes:
2013-2014, PSBI Parking Structure Construction
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On-Call Services, Service Category: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES 27 • Sr. Superintendent Construction of a 6-level parking structure for the City of Alhambra. 1995-2013, Harwood Homes, Inc.
• Vice President - Construction/Forward Planning Managed 35 Development Projects - SFR/MultiUnit/Commercial • Raw land development through onsite construction, including final and post occupancy.

Supervised all aspects of planning, development and construction processes. • Responsible for construction of 2000+ single family homes. • Responsible for construction of 850+ attached units.
• Successfully developed and completed multiple commercial project sites including strip centers and a large, automated car wash facility.
• Supervised 20+ Construction Superintendents.
• Compliance Management for all codes, conditions and ordinances. 1992-1995, Overland Company
• Site Superintendent – SFR Tract Home Development
1985-1992, Cambridge Development
• Site Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent
CRAIG M. WHEELER, Construction Manager and Inspector (Field PM/CM/Inspection Support) Education
• BA
Registrations/Certifications
• NASSCO-Certified Inspector (Pipeline, Lateral and Manhole Assessments); Licensed A General Eng.

Contractor
Highlights
Mr. Wheeler has more than 30 years of experience in engineering and construction in both the public and private sectors. He has provided project management and inspection services on a wide variety of public works projects. His experience includes pavement rehab, ADA, sidewalk, curb&gutter, grading, wet and dry utilities, roadway reconstruction and resurfacing, bridge construction and rehabilitation, water and sewer lines, RCP or RCB storm drains, pump stations, booster pump stations, street lights, traffic signals-new and upgrade/modifications, parks, parking lots, structures and other related types of projects. As a project manager and construction inspector, Mr. Wheeler’s responsibilities include site observation and construction quality assurance and control, ensuring general site safety, preparing daily reports, photo documentation, monitoring SWPPP and BMP implementation, providing daily updates to the City project manager, providing recommendations and responses for contractor RFIs, assisting with submittal and shop drawing reviews, tracking quantities, and conducting progress payment reviews. He has inspected projects that are funded with State and Federal Funds and is familiar Caltrans LAPM for Contract Administration. Following are examples of projects where Mr. Wheeler served as the Project Inspector and provided on-site CM Support:
• 2019 Residential and Arterial Pavement Improvement, I-159/I-139; City of Torrance • Public Works Inspection (Staff Augmentation); City of Newport Beach • Alicia Parkway Rehabilitation; City of Aliso Viejo
• FY 2017-18 Street Rehabilitation; City of La Habra Heights • Beltway Operational Improvements; Caltrans | Bakersfield • University Drive Widening (Campus to MacArthur); City of Irvine • The Tracks at Brea – Segment No. 4; City of Brea
• CDBG Asphalt Repairs and Asphalt Overlays FY 2017; City of Mission Viejo • Annual Pavement Preservation Program FY 2018-19 and 2015-16; City of Yorba Linda • FY 2015-2016 Annual Citywide Sidewalk Repairs; City of Santa Monica • Manhattan Beach Water Line and Street Improvements; City of Manhattan Beach • Harbor Boulevard Median and LS Improvements; City of Costa Mesa Docusign Envelope ID: 385D5A06-B943-441A-994C-150C834FBB4F Statement of Qualifications
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On-Call Services, Service Category: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES 28 • Citywide Sewer Repairs; City of West Hollywood
• Emergency Storm Drain Repair; City of Torrance
• Concrete Repair Program, Phase VI (CDBG); City of West Hollywood • Bedford Canyon Road Realignment; City of Corona
• Ontario Avenue Median Improvements; City of Corona
• SR-60/Market Street Improvements; City of Riverside
• Rimpau Park; City of Corona
• LAX Terminal Fuel Access Transmission Line Installation and Taxiway Paving Improvements KEITH WYATT, Construction Manager and Inspector (Field PM/CM/Inspection Support) Education
• BA, UC Irvine, CA
Registrations/Certifications
• Union Carpenter Apprenticeship School
• 10-Hr, 30-Hr. OSHA
• SWPPP Certified
• FEMA Training: IS-3, IS-100.PWb, IS-200.b, IS-325, IS-552, IS-556, IS-700.a, IS-800.a, IS-803, IS-806, IS-809, IS-907
• ICC: Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing
• OSHA 30 Hour Trained
Highlights
Mr. Wyatt has approximately 25 years of experience in the construction field in building and engineering/public works projects. He has worked in the capacity of superintended, project manager and construction manager for consulting firms, as well as construction companies. In these capacities, he has been involved in a wide variety of private and public works construction projects in Type A (General Engineering) and Type B (Building). The projects include, but not limited to, construction of new buildings, seismic upgrades, ADA upgrades, TI improvements, site development, roads, parking facilities, utilities, etc. The type of buildings include community centers, schools, hospitals, warehouses, distribution centers, and various other projects. He has managed projects under Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, Construction Manager/GC at Risk, MultiPrime delivery methods. He has extensive experience in all phases of projects, including planning/development, entitlement and permitting bidding, construction, close-out, full-life cycle, project workflow, operations/systems development, scheduling, estimating, cost and budget control, contract negotiations, change order management, bid preparation, safety. Few examples of various projects representative of his experience include:
• Served as on-site Project Superintendent/Field Construction Manager for Rancho Cucamonga Central Park (50 acre site), Sr. Center Community Building (57,000 sqft) in Rancho Cucamonga..

Cost $21 million.
• Served as on-site Project Lead Superintendent for LAPD Sheriff Stations. o $14 million Lakewood Sheriff Station Remodel and addition to the existing Station. o $34.5 million LAPD Harbor Replacement Station.
• Served as Owner’s Representative, On-site Project Manager, Construction Manager for Dignity Health St. Bernardine Medical Center. Delivered under Design Build (DB) method, $105 million • Served as on-site Project Superintendent, Project Manager/Construction Manager for Amazon Distribution Center in San Bernardino, CA. This project involved Renovation and TI of a 700,000 sqft warehouse, and added 34,000 sqft of office area, $19.2 million. • Served as on-site Project Superintendent, Project Manager/Construction Manager for Maimonides Academy in West Hollywood, $17.3 million.
• Served as Owner’s Representative, On-site Project Manager, Construction Manager for Patton State Hospital - Highland CA DGS project performed for DSH, $33 million. • Served as on-site Project Superintendent, Project Manager/Construction Manager for several Docusign Envelope ID: 385D5A06-B943-441A-994C-150C834FBB4F Statement of Qualifications
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On-Call Services, Service Category: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES 29 projects for Corona/Norco Unified School Districts, Ontario. o Vicentia Elementary, Coronita Elementary, Lincoln Elementary. $19 million. o LA Sierra High School Athletic Fields. Myra Linn Elementary and Valley View Elementary. New administration buildings and electrical upgrades. $17M. o Norte Vista High School, Arizona Middle School, Loma Vista Middle School. New classroom additions. $23M.

RYAN BRESLER, Construction Manager and Inspector (Field PM/CM/Inspection Support) Education:
• Associate of Arts Degree, Crafton Hills College Yucaipa Certification:
• Project Manager Program Certificate, University of California Riverside • 30 Hour OSHA Training
Highlights:

Mr. Bressler has over 25 years of experience in Project Management. His extensive background in Project Management demonstrates across various projects including construction, education, healthcare, and infrastructure. he has been involved in a wide variety of private and public works construction projects in Type A (General Engineering) and Type B (Building). Few examples of various project:
• San Manuel Mission Indians: Senior Project Manager overseeing the East Reservation Infrastructure Project (SCE & AT&T) ($6 million.
• Pinner Construction: Project Manager responsible for managing the Dale Junior High School and Polaris Remodel project worth $45 million.
• CCK & Associates, Inc.: Pomona Valley Hospital renovations, 6th Floor Conversion from SNF to Med/Surg Telemetry- $11.4 million, (3) Cath Labs- $8.5 million, CT Scan- $ 2.3 million, Converting DOU to ICU-3- $12.5 million & 2019 Project Budgeting - $23.6 million budget • Calvary Chapel of Redlands / Rock Construction: Project Manager overseeing the construction of a Concrete Tilt-up sanctuary and core and shell project worth $12.3 million. • Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
• Project Engineer involved in various projects including office buildings, casino kitchen remodel, and mall expansion, with budgets ranging from $2 million to $27 million.

JAMES PAGANI, Construction Manager and Inspector (Field PM/CM/Inspection Support) Education:

BA, Goucher College
Registrations/Certifications:

BCSP Constr. Health and Safety Technician; CalOES SAP Evaluator; DSA Certified Accessibility Specialist; FEMA Training: IS-3, IS-100.PWb, IS-200.b, IS-325, IS-552, IS-556, IS-700.a, IS-800.a, IS-803, IS806, IS-809, IS-907; ICC: Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing; OSHA 30 Hour Trained Highlights:

Mr. Pagani has approximately 15 years of experience in public works construction management and inspection. Mr. Pagani has thorough knowledge and understanding of construction both on the jobsite and in the office, experience working with the various trades, designers, and managers of many different types of projects. Examples of his project experience as Public Works Inspector/Construction Manager includes: City of Rialto, Public Works Encroachment Permit Inspections; City of South El Monte, Public Works Encroachment Permit Inspections; Primrose Park Improvements, City of Temple City; FY 20/21 Pavement Rehab, City of West Covina; Previous Experience -Koury Engineering, Combination Inspector.

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On-Call Services, Service Category: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES 30 ROBERT RUIZ, Construction Manager and Inspector (Field PM/CM/Inspection Support) Education:
• Mt. San Antonio College, General Education
• California State University, Sacramento - Home Courses-Water Distribution Systems Operation and Maintenance, Water Treatment Plant Operations
• Storm Water Training
Highlights:

Mr. Ruiz has approximately 30 years of experience in general engineering/public works and building construction projects. He has worked in the capacity of foreman, site superintendent and project manager. In these capacities, he has been involved in a wide variety of private and public works construction projects in Type A (General Engineering) and Type B (Building) construction. Mr. Ruiz worked as with a number of agencies, including Federal Highways, State of California, County of Riverside, County of San Bernardino, County of Riverside, San Bernardino, EVMWD, Coachella Valley Water District, Golden State Water and other Special Districts throughout California. He has knowledge of standards and procedures for public agencies, including the Green Book, Caltrans, and has extensive experience in traffic control, safety and OSHA compliance requirements. Mr.

Ruiz also has experience in inspecting federally funded projects to ensure compliance with the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual. He also has extensive experience in communicating/working with the public/adjacent property owners, and being proactive in dealing with complaints and comments and minimizing project impacts.

ROBERT GARCIA, Inspector (Inspection Support)
Education:
• California State University, Los Angeles, Continuing Education/Public Works Construction Inspection Course
• California State University, Sacramento, Water Program/Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems
Highlights:

Mr. Garcia has approximately 30 years of experience, of which 20 years has been working as the City Public Works Inspector for the City of Palmdale. His experience includes inspecting of all types of public works construction project: roadway construction, pavement rehabilitation, signals, grading, storm drains, sewer mains, concrete structures, sidewalks, and gutters. He also worked on county, state and federal funded projects. Mr. Garcia provided public works inspection services to the following Transtech client Cities: City of Hesperia,; City of Commerce, City of Maywood, City of Cudahy.

ANDY CARLTON, Inspector (Inspection Support)
Education:
• Computer Science, California State University, Fullerton Highlights:

Mr. Carlton has approximately 15 years of experience, of which 5 years are in Inspection. Mr.

Carlton works as Public Works Inspector capacity at various Transtech client cities, which include Temple City, Commerce, South El Monte as Public Works Inspector issuing encroachment permits to various public works projects. His inspection experience in this capacity includes steel, masonry, concrete sidewalks, curb ramps, curb & gutter, driveways, on-site & off-site grading, trenching, traffic control measures, and street pavement. Recent projects representative of Mr. Carlton’s recent PW inspection experience include: City of Pico Rivera, METRO, Hot Spots Intersection Improvements Rosemead Boulevard at Slauson Avenue; City of Commerce, Atlantic Boulevard Improvements as part of METRO Call for Projects; City of South Gate, Safe Routes to School (SR2S) Cycle 10 Improvements Project.

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On-Call Services, Service Category: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES 31 CLEMENTE ELIZALDE, Inspector (Inspection Support)
Education
• San Bernardino Valley College, with a Major in Radio/Television, Communications and Electronics • Chaffey College, with a major In Industrial Electricity, Motor starters and Operational amplifiers Registrations/Certifications
• Certified International Municipal Signal Association “IMSA” level III Technician Highlights
Mr. Elizalde has over 30 years of experience in general engineering/public works projects. He has worked in the capacity of signals technician, supervisor, and public works inspector. He has knowledge of standards and procedures for public agencies, including the Green Book, Caltrans, and has extensive experience in traffic signal systems inspection, maintenance and installation, traffic control, safety and OSHA compliance requirements. Mr. Elizalde also has experience in inspecting federally funded projects to ensure compliance with the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual.

His experience as public works inspector at Transtech includes:
• HSIP Cycle 7, Firestone Blvd ITS Improvements, City of Norwalk (Fed. Funded) ($2.0M): Traffic signal improvements (poles, mast arms, controllers, conduits), accessibility improvements, signage and striping. Transtech provided construction management/inspection services. • HSIP Cycle 7, Traffic Signal Improvements at Alondra Blvd, City of Norwalk (Fed. Funded) ($2.0M):

Traffic signal improvements (poles, mast arms, controllers, conduits), accessibility improvements, signage and striping. Transtech provided construction management/inspection services. • HSIP Cycle 7, Traffic Signal Improvements at Studebaker Road, City of Norwalk (Fed. Funded) ($2.0M): Traffic signal improvements (poles, mast arms, controllers, conduits), accessibility improvements, signage and striping. Transtech provided construction management/inspection services.

Prior to joining Transtech, Mr. Elizalde worked at the City of San Bernardino.

DUANE THAN TUT, Inspector (Landscape Inspection Support) Education:
• BSLA, University of California at Davis
Registrations/Certifications:
• American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA); QWEL Highlights:

Mr. Tut has approximately 25 years of experience. His experience includes working as, Project Manager and Construction Manager on various projects (including regional and international projects) from project inception to closeout. Highlighted projects are:
• Primrose Park, Temple City, CA. Cost: $2m
• Los Angeles Mission College Baseball and Softball Fields, CA • Streetscape for City of Lomita, CA
• North Verdugo Park, Glendale, CA
• Pacific Park, Glendale, CA
• Santiago Park, Santa Ana, CA: Cost: $3m
• Lions Park, Costa Mesa: Cost: $1m
• Brio Park & Oeste Splash Pads, City of La Habra, CA.
• Concept for Norm Ross Sports Complex, City of Stanton, CA for Prop 68 funding City CIP program including managing consultant contracts.

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On-Call Services, Service Category: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES 32 MARIO MAGLIOCCHETTI, Inspector (Inspection Support)
Highlights
Mr. Magliocchetti has approximately 30 years of experience in general engineering/public works and building construction projects. He has worked in the capacity of foreman, site superintendent and project manager. In these capacities, he has been responsible for more than $500 million worth of private and public works construction projects in Type A and Type B construction. He has knowledge of standards and procedures for many public agencies, including the Green Book, and has extensive experience in traffic control, safety and OSHA compliance requirements. He has participated on numerous multi-disciplinary teams dealing with the architecture and engineering for urban and rural development, infrastructure, and public works projects. Mr. Magliocchetti also has experience in inspecting federally funded projects to ensure compliance with the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual. He also has extensive experience in communicating/working with the public/adjacent property owners and being proactive in dealing with complaints and comments and minimizing project impacts.

RUDOLPH RODRIGUEZ, EIT, Associate Engineer (Office Engineer/PM/CM/Project Controls Support) Education
• B.S Civil Engineering, Cal Poly Pomona
Highlights
Mr. Rodriguez has approximately 5 years of experience in Public Works Engineering, and Transportation and Traffic Engineering. He works in the Public Works Department/City Engineering at Transtech’s client Cities assisting City Engineers and Public Works Directors. He also serves as Office Engineer on construction projects and assists Resident Engineers and Construction Managers with contract administration, document control, contract compliance. He also assists at the public works permit counter and in permit issuance.

JORGE PAZ, EIT, Associate Engineer (Office Engineer/PM/CM/Project Controls Support) Education
• B.S Civil Engineering, Cal Poly Pomona
Highlights
Mr. Paz has approximately 5 years of experience in Public Works Engineering, and Transportation and Traffic Engineering. He works in the Public Works Department/City Engineering at Transtech’s client Cities assisting City Engineers and Public Works Directors. He also serves as Office Engineer on construction projects and assists Resident Engineers and Construction Managers with contract administration, document control, contract compliance. He also assists at the public works permit counter and in permit issuance.

LEONARDO MARTINEZ, Associate Engineer (Office Engineer/PM/CM/Project Controls Support) Education
• B.S Civil Engineering, Cal Poly Pomona
• Associate of Science in Engineering, Cerritos College Highlights
Mr. Martinez has approximately 5 years of experience He works at various Cities under Transtech’s Municipal Services Contracts in support of Transtech’s City Engineers, Project Managers and Construction Managers. His experience includes CIP management support, Inspection support, coordination with City Departments, Utility Companies, Caltrans, other Regulatory Agencies, Developers, Consultants, Contractors, and overall management and coordination support for a variety projects from design thru plan review and approvals and construction.

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On-Call Services, Service Category: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES 33 FURKAN CETINKALE, Associate Engineer (Office Engineer/PM/CM/Project Controls Support) Education
• BS Engineering, MS Engineering Management (both CalPoly Pomona) Highlights
Mr. Cetinkale has approximately 7 years of experience in the construction. He has extensive experience in all phases of projects, including planning/development, entitlement and permitting bidding, construction, close-out, full-life cycle, project workflow, operations/systems development, scheduling, cost and budget control, contract negotiations, change order management, bid preparation, safety. He has worked in the capacity of Office Engineer and Deputy Construction Manager/Project Manager/Owner Representative, for consulting firms. In these capacities, he has been involved in a wide variety of private healthcare projects in OSHPD 1 & 3 categories. The projects include, but not limited to, construction of new buildings, seismic upgrades, medical equipment replacement, medical office build-outs, TI improvements , site development, etc. The type of buildings include hospitals, outpatient clinics, digital imaging centers various other projects.

He has managed a variety of healthcare projects, ranging from $50K to over $85 million in budget, which involved coordination, processing and approvals by Planning, Engineering and Building Departments of Local Agencies/Municipalities; California Department of Public Health (CDPH); California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) [OSHPD became the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI); Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). He also worked on Infrastructure projects, most recently Street Rehab Project (Temple City, $4M), Grand Park Project Phase I Demolition and Haz-Mat Abatement (Ontario, Phase I $5M, Total Project Development Estimated $90M).

Skills: MS Project, MS Visio, Procore, E-Builder, Primavera, Bluebeam JEFFREY KAO, PE, CBO, CASp, Sr. Engineer (Constructability Review- ADA Review Support) Education
• MS, BS Civil Engineering, Cal Poly
Registrations/Certifications
• Registered Civil Engineer; CASp
• ICC Certified Building Official, California Building Plans Examiner, CalGreen Inspector, CalGreen Plans Examiner, Mechanical Plans Examiner, Plumbing Plans Examiner, Building Inspector Highlights
Mr. Kao has over 20 years of experience and has been working at Transtech as Deputy Building Official, Senior Plans Examiner, On-Site Over the Counter Plans Examiner and performed plan checks for a variety of residential and commercial projects in Cities of Alhambra, South Pasadena, and Temple City. Mr. Kao has broad knowledge of building and safety operations, including working in the capacity of Deputy Building Official and Plans Examiner. His past experience includes working as a structural engineer for 4 years at a structural design firm.

ALI F. ZAGHARI, PE, PMP, Sr. Engineer (PM/Coordination Support in Caltrans Permit Involved Projects) Education
• MS, BS in Civil Engineering
Registrations/Certifications
• Registered Civil Engineer
Highlights
Mr. Zaghari has over 35 years of experience in Transportation Management & Operations at various capacities in the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). His career path includes a number of key managerial positions in Caltrans leading to his last position as the Deputy District Director (DDD) for Traffic Operations at Caltrans District 7 in Los Angeles. As a member of District 7 Docusign Envelope ID: 385D5A06-B943-441A-994C-150C834FBB4F Statement of Qualifications
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On-Call Services, Service Category: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES 34 Executive Team, Mr. Zaghari was responsible for policy, development and implementation of the traffic operations assets and the safe mobility of all users of the State Highway System (SHS) consisting of approximately 1500 center miles of freeways and conventional highways in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. He managed an operating budget of approximately $70M encompassing both operations management and capital outlay support needs. The organization under his leadership included critical functions such as Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Traffic Design, District Traffic Manager (DTM), Corridor Management, System Performance, and Encroachment Permits.

ROBERT QUINTERO, Sr. Project/Construction Manager (Utility Coordination/PM/CM Support) Education
• BS Urban & Regional Planning
• MBA
Registrations/Certifications
• Licensed General Contractor B
• Certificate Diversity & Inclusion for HR
Highlights
Mr. Quintero has over 25 years of experience in government relations, city administration, city planning, public works and utility coordination.

Throughout his career, Mr. Quintero has demonstrated strong leadership, project management, and comprehensive understanding of municipal government operations. He has successfully managed complex projects and engaged with various stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes for the communities he has served. He has a broad knowledge of municipal government operations, including preparation and presentation of staff reports/resolutions to city councils, committees and interaction with public, various city departments, city council and other governmental agencies.

At Transtech, Mr. Quintero has also served as contract Interim Public Works Director for Cities and as Project and Program Manager for various projects. He has participated on numerous multidisciplinary teams dealing with the planning and execution of public works projects. He has served as the Project Manager for the design, construction and management of a variety of projects, including:
• Public Works and Infrastructure
• Civic Center/City Hall Expansion
• Community Center
• Grade Separation
Mr. Quintero’s experience also includes working for a public agency in various capacities, including as Director of Public Services/Public Work Assistant City Administrator. Mr. Quintero also worked at Southern California Edison (SCE) as Director of Government Relations.

MELISSA DEMIRCI, RSP, Project Manager
Education
• BS Civil Engineering, Cal Poly Pomona
Registrations/Certifications
• Licensed Roadway Safety Professional
Highlights
Ms. Demirci has over 12 years of experience in Contract and Project Management. She oversees our municipal contracts and will service as the Contract Principal for this contract. She has her BS Degree in Civil Engineering from Cal Poly Pomona. She coordinates and interfaces with Transtech’s Docusign Envelope ID: 385D5A06-B943-441A-994C-150C834FBB4F Statement of Qualifications
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On-Call Services, Service Category: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES 35 Building and Safety Division to develop special projects to ensure a successful applicant experience during the plan review, permit issuance and inspection process. Her prior experience includes working at the City of Los Angeles, Mayor’s Office Energy and Environment Team.

City’s RFQ lists Geotechnical Engineering, Geology and Materials Testing as a sperate Service Category.

Transtech does not provide this specialty service in house, and therefore is not submitting SOQ for this service category.

However, if a project assigned to Transtech requires specialty sub-consultants and City requests that these specialty services to be included in Transtech’s scope and under Transtech contract, we may use following sub-consultants with whom we have worked on many projects in the past. • Materials Testing and Inspection Support
o Sub Consultant 1: MTGL, Inc. (DBE/WBE Firm); www.mtglinc.com:

MTGL, Inc. was formed in 1993 by a group of seasoned professionals. We provide Geotechnical Investigations and Construction Quality Control/Assurance. As an independent third party, MTGL ensures that the current standards and codes are followed. MTGL furnishes field, site and plant inspections for all construction materials. We conduct physical laboratory testing for all of the materials that are placed during these inspections and investigations. MTGL laboratories operate in compliance with ASTM standards and are certified by the DSA, CBC, CCRL, AASHTO, County and City of Los Angeles, and Caltrans. (Transtech has worked with this subconsultant before.) and/or
o Sub Consultant 2: GEO-ADVANTEC, Inc.; www.geoadvantec.com:

Established in 2012, Geo-Advantec, Inc. offers comprehensive services in various areas from site feasibility evaluation thought project completion for a wide range of projects and services, which include: Geotechnical Eng.; Eng. Geology; Geotechnical Earthquake Eng.; Geotechnical Instrumentation; Pavement Eng.; Forensic Geotechnical Eng.; Grading Monitoring and Field Testing; Soils & Materials Laboratory Testing; Special Inspection Services. Geo-Advantec owns a certified laboratory accredited by AMRL (ASSHTO Materials Reference Laboratory), in conformity to the requirements of the AASHTO Accreditation Program (AAP), AASHTO R-18, ASTM D3740 and ASTM E329; CCRL (Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory); Caltrans; DSA; Army Corp of Engineers. • Federal / Labor Compliance Support: AVANT GARDE, Inc. (DBE/WBE Firm); www.agi.com.co:

Established in 2010, Avant-Garde is a public agency services firm providing program management services with an emphasis on funding administration, grant development and management, compliance management, and community outreach. The firm has built a strong reputation for providing innovative and successful solutions for a number of public and private agencies, and has a successful track record with several public agencies, including the Cities of Pasadena, Los Angeles, Montebello, Bell Gardens, Temple City, Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada, Industry, La Puente, Lynwood, Pico Rivera, Pomona, South El Monte, Victorville and Perris, as well as LA County, METRO, and the State of California Department of Public Health.

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On-Call Services, Service Category: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES 36 Appendix1- ADDENDA
RFQ requires:
• State if any addendums have been received and include in the Proposal. o Receipt of Addendum 1 dated June 4, 2024 is acknowledged. Copy of Addendum is included in SOQ Section Appendix1- ADDENDA.

As required, copy of Addendum 1 is provided:

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On-Call Services, Service Category: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES 38 Appendix2 - INSURANCE
Transtech’s current Insurance Info is provided below. If selected by the City for this project, we will appreciate the opportunity of having our Attorney discuss the final contract language to ensure our insurance is in compliance with current laws and regulations and meets the City’s requirements with the City’s Attorney. Following items may be discussed:
• For insurability purposes, any duty to defend which is not expressly deleted or defined as a reimbursement to the extent of the adjudicated negligence will present insurability issues. • Insurance may not cover payment for
any of the City’s’ defense related cost
prior to a final determination of liability
or to pay any amount that exceeds
Contractor’s finally determined
percentage of liability based upon
the comparative fault of Contractor.

Consultant should reimburse all
reasonable attorneys’ fees as part of
City’s total damages tied directly to
Consultant’s determined percentage
of fault.
• For insurability purposes, one of the
most important contract terms is to
ensure the word "negligent" is evident
in the indemnity clause. Absent a
negligence trigger for claims, a client
or owner could present claims with no
allegations of negligence, and the
professional liability may have
coverage implications. Inserting
"negligent" acts, errors, or omissions
can help make the entire indemnity
subject to an appropriate standard of
care.
• Many contracts use phrases such as:
“arising out of or in connection with".

This can allow the certificate holder to
assert claims that vaguely involve our
scope of services. By replacing such
phrases with "but only to the extent
actually caused by", the claimant
must establish that the negligence
was the proximate cause of the
damage, otherwise known as direct
causation, would be insurable.
• For insurability purposes, we suggest
limiting the obligation to only those
parties with whom we have the
contract, or who are in direct
contractual privity to the project owner.
• For insurability purposes, in the event of any dispute between the Parties related to this Agreement or this Project, we recommend that the Parties agree to first negotiate in good faith toward a resolution with participation by representatives of each Party holding sufficient authority to resolve the dispute. If such dispute cannot be resolved in this manner, before any action or litigation is initiated other than as required to secure lien rights, the dispute should be submitted to mediation using the American Arbitration Association or another mediator as mutually selected by the Parties. Such mediation should be completed within a reasonable period of time following either Party’s written demand with each Party to bear an equal share of the mediation fees and its own respective attorney and consultant fees and costs.”
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STAFF AUGMENTATION

SERVICES
S u b m i t t e d B y
TRANSTECH Engineers, Inc.

Contact Person for this Proposal:

Ahmad Ansari, PE, Principal
E: [email protected]
C: 949-702-5612; O: 909-595-8599
www.transtech.org
855.595.2495 (toll-free)
S u b m i t t e d T o
City of GARDENA
Public Works Department
1717 West 162nd Street
Gardena, CA 90247-3778
Attn: Kevin Kwak
Assistant Public Works Director
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Our SOQ is submitted in the order of sections specified in “RFQ Section III. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS” Cover (Proposal Cover, previous page)
SOQ Section specified in RFQ Page

1. COVER LETTER 1

2. FIRM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 3

3. KEY PERSONNEL AND EXPERIENCE 5
a. Staff Qualifications 5
b. Principal Project Manager 6

4. ORGANIZATION CHART 7

5. SIMILAR PROJECTS / SERVICES 8
a. Project Understanding and Scope of Services 8
b. Service Approach 10
c. Relevant Experience 13

6. REFERENCES 14

7. FEE SCHEDULE 15

8. RESUMES 16
Appendix1- ADDENDA 33
Appendix2 - INSURANCE 35
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1. COVER LETTER
June 13, 2024
City of GARDENA
Public Works Department
1717 West 162nd Street; Gardena, CA 90247-3778
Attn: Kevin Kwak, Assistant Public Works Director
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ), On-Call Services
Service Category: STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES
Established in 1989, Transtech (a California Corporation) is a multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm.

Transtech has been in business for 35 years and is providing municipal services to approximately 80 public agencies.

Our service capabilities include:
• Building & Safety Services, Building Inspection, Plan Check, Building Evaluations, City Building Official, Code Enforcement
• Civil Engineering,
• Staff Augmentation
• CIP Program Management
• Construction Management and Inspection
• Federally Funded Project Management and Grant Writing • City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer, Development Review, Public Works Engineering, Plan Check, Inspection
• Labor Compliance
• Planning Support
• Traffic and Transportation Planning and Engineering
• Water Resources Engineering
• Surveying, Mapping, ALTA, ROW Eng
Transtech has experience in various types of projects, such as:
• Parks and Playgrounds
• Parking Structures
• Community Centers
• Libraries
• City Halls
• Fire Stations
• Renovation of Historic Buildings
• Residential, Office, Commercial, Industrial
Buildings
• Street Rehabilitation and Reconstruction
• Traffic Signal and Street Lighting
• ADA Improvements
• Water, Drainage, Sewer Improvements
• Bridges
We have extensive experience working with Public Agencies/Cities in similar assignments. We are accustomed to working with governmental agencies, and have a good understanding of public agency issues, procedures, and policies. Several of our staff members are former City Engineers, Public Works Directors.

We work with METRO on a number of projects. Currently, we are managing 710 Mobility Improvement Projects for the Cities of Alhambra and Rosemead, which has total funding of over $200m.

Our team includes experienced staff members who have worked for CALTRANS and are intimately familiar with the standards and procedures, project development and approval process, and requirements. One of our Sr.

Staff Member is former Deputy Director of Caltrans District 7.

We have extensive experience in the management and administration of federally funded projects. In the past few years, we managed over 30 federally funded projects. Our staff members have completed Caltrans Resident Engineer Academy for Federally Funded Projects. We follow guidelines and procedures of Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM).

Our team has proven track record in obtaining outside grants for its client cities. Our staff works with our client cities to find potential funding sources, and to prepare competitive applications for various programs. We have www.transtech.org
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On-Call Services, Service Category: STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES 2 obtained extensive amount of funds for our client cities.

Transtech has a large pool of well experienced staff and resources readily available to provide requested services, and respond to requests in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner. Our staff and resources include approximately 200 staff, including building officials, plan checkers, inspectors, permit technicians, engineers, project managers, designers, plan checkers, inspectors, construction managers, traffic and transportation analysts, technicians, support personnel.

One of the unique qualifications of Transtech is that we serve public agencies as municipal contract service providers, including Contract City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer, Building Official, CIP Manager, Construction Manager, Planner and in other capacities.

Our service philosophy is defined by our unique “Customer Care” approach in delivering our services in an efficient, cost-effective, timely and customer friendly manner:
✓ Transtech is well known in providing Cost Effective Services on time with a customer friendly and responsive approach.
✓ Our services are founded on the principles of Total Quality Management for Total Customer Care. ✓ Transtech understands the importance of being able to expedite certain projects, when requested, by the City.

Transtech has sufficient staff and resources to expedite projects. ✓ We have a structured approach to execute projects in an efficient manner that makes Transtech capable of providing the City with the highest quality product. Transtech has established guidelines and policies, including written manuals on quality control, project management, and design procedures for its staff and for its contract cities.
✓ All telephone calls or e-mails received are returned within the same working day, or the following day. We take pride in our “Same Day Response” motto.
✓ Responsiveness is an integral part of Transtech’s “customer friendly” service approach. ✓ We will strive to enhance the City’s image by public trust to be the most desirable community to live, invest and conduct business.
✓ Customer Care means highest quality customer service. Transtech is committed to providing “Customer Care” to the City, City's patrons, responding quickly and effectively to the walk-in, telephone, and electronic inquiries of the public related to our services.

Transtech is proud to support civic and community activities, which demonstrates our commitment to the progress, health, and well-being of the communities we serve. In services and partnership with our client cities, we have a proven record of active engagement in City and Community events, programs, causes, and initiatives. Our goal is not just to serve as an engineering consultant which is what we are best at, but activity partnering with our clients, to further enhance the City’s reputation as an ideal community to live, invest, work, and play in.

City required Statements:
• State if any addendums have been received and include in the Proposal. o Receipt of Addendum 1 dated June 4, 2024, is acknowledged. Copy of Addendum is included in SOQ Section Appendix1- ADDENDA.
• Statement regarding acceptance of Agreement and insurance requirements. o Acceptance of Agreement and insurance requirements is acknowledged. Please see SOQ Section Appendix2 - INSURANCE
• 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.
o Letter is signed by an officer of the firm who is authorized to bind the firm to the contract.

Thank you for the opportunity to submit our qualifications. Should you have any questions, or require additional information, please contact the undersigned.

Sincerely
Ahmad Ansari, PE, Contract Principal
E: [email protected]; C: 949-702-5612
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2. FIRM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Company Profile: Established in 1989, Transtech (a California Corporation) is a multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm. Transtech has been in business for 35 years and is providing municipal services to approximately 80 public agencies.

Our service capabilities include:
• Building & Safety Services, Building Inspection, Plan Check, Building Evaluations, City Building Official, Code Enforcement
• Civil Engineering,
• Staff Augmentation
• CIP Program Management
• Construction Management and Inspection
• Federally Funded Project Management and Grant Writing • City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer, Development Review, Public Works Engineering, Plan Check, Inspection
• Labor Compliance
• Planning Support
• Traffic and Transportation Planning and Engineering
• Water Resources Engineering
• Surveying, Mapping, ALTA, ROW Eng
Transtech has experience in various types of projects, such as:
• Street Rehabilitation and Reconstruction
• Traffic Signal and Street Lighting
• ADA Improvements
• Water, Drainage, Sewer Improvements Bridges
• Parks and Playgrounds
• Parking Structures
• Community Centers Libraries
• City Halls
• Fire Stations
• Renovation of Historic Buildings
Transtech has extensive experience in providing services on similar projects. Few examples are listed below:
• Since 2013, Annual Street Rehab Program, City of Temple City ($15M) • Since 2019, Annual Street Rehab Program, City of West Covina ($10M) • Since 2018, Annual Street Rehab Program, City of South El Monte ($3M) • Since 2018, Annual Street Rehab Program, City of Cudahy ($5M) • Since 2015, Annual Street Rehab Program, City of Commerce ($24M) • Since 2019, Annual Street Rehab Program, City of Maywood ($2M) • FY 20/21 Annual Street Rehab Project, City of Placentia ($4.5M) • Riverside Dr Street Rehab Project, City of Chino ($7.5M) • El Prado Rd Reconstruction Project, City of Chino ($3M) • Roadway Improvements at Brewster, Agnes, Alberta, First, Franklin, City of Lynwood, ($7M) • 30 HSIP and ATP Projects for various Cities (Fed. Funded) ($30M) • 20 CDBG Projects for various Cities (Fed Funded)Projects ($20M) • Cactus/Nason Street Impr. and 135’ Span Bridge Project, City of Moreno Valley (SLPP Funded) ($20M) • Rte 71/Mission Bl Grade Separation Project, City of Pomona/Caltrans Oversight (Fed. Funded) ($25M) • Primrose Park, City of Temple City (State Prop 68 Funded) ($4M) • Almansor Park Improvements Project, City of Alhambra (CDBG Funded) ($2.5M) • Rosewood Community Center, City of Commerce ($25M)
• Civic Center Library, City of Alhambra ($30M)
• RCTC Corona-Main Metrolink Parking Structure (Fed. Funded) ($25M) • San Bernardino Santa Fe Metrolink Parking Structure and Historic Santa Fe Depot Renovation ($25M) Experience in Working with Public Agencies/Cities: We have extensive experience working with Public Agencies/Cities in similar assignments. We are accustomed to working with governmental agencies, and have a good understanding of public agency issues, procedures, and policies. Several of our staff members are former City Engineers, Public Works Directors.

Experience with METRO: We work with METRO on a number of projects. Currently, we are managing 710 Mobility Improvement Projects for the Cities of Alhambra and Rosemead, which has total funding of over $200m.

Experience in working with CALTRANS: Our team includes experienced staff members who have worked for Docusign Envelope ID: 385D5A06-B943-441A-994C-150C834FBB4F Statement of Qualifications
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On-Call Services, Service Category: STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES 4 CALTRANS and are intimately familiar with the standards and procedures, project development and approval process, and requirements. One of our Sr. Staff Member is former Deputy Director of Caltrans District 7.

Experience in Federally Funded Projects: We have extensive experience in the management and administration of federally funded projects. In the past few years, we managed over 30 federally funded projects. Our staff members have completed Caltrans Resident Engineer Academy for Federally Funded Projects. We follow guidelines and procedures of Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM).

Proven Track Record in Obtaining Outside Grants: Our team has proven track record in obtaining outside grants for its client cities. Our staff works with our client cities to find potential funding sources, and to prepare competitive applications for various programs. We have obtained extensive amount of funds for our client cities.

Large Pool of Staff with Diversified Experience: Transtech has a large pool of well experienced staff and resources readily available to provide requested services, and respond to requests in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner. Our staff and resources include approximately 200 staff, including building officials, plan checkers, inspectors, permit technicians, engineers, project managers, designers, plan checkers, inspectors, construction managers, traffic and transportation analysts, technicians, support personnel.

Unique Qualifications: One of the unique qualifications of Transtech is that we serve public agencies as municipal contract service providers, including Contract City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer, Building Official, CIP Manager, Construction Manager, Planner and in other capacities.

Service Philosophy: Our service philosophy is defined by our unique “Customer Care” approach in delivering our services in an efficient, cost-effective, timely and customer friendly manner:
✓ Transtech is well known in providing Cost Effective Services on time with a customer friendly and responsive approach.
✓ Our services are founded on the principles of Total Quality Management for Total Customer Care. ✓ Transtech understands the importance of being able to expedite certain projects, when requested, by the City.

Transtech has sufficient staff and resources to expedite projects. ✓ We have a structured approach to execute projects in an efficient manner that makes Transtech capable of providing the City with the highest quality product. Transtech has established guidelines and policies, including written manuals on quality control, project management, and design procedures for its staff and for its contract cities.
✓ All telephone calls or e-mails received are returned within the same working day, or the following day. We take pride in our “Same Day Response” motto.
✓ Responsiveness is an integral part of Transtech’s “customer friendly” service approach. ✓ We will strive to enhance the City’s image by public trust to be the most desirable community to live, invest and conduct business.
✓ Customer Care means highest quality customer service. Transtech is committed to providing “Customer Care” to the City, City's patrons, responding quickly and effectively to the walk-in, telephone, and electronic inquiries of the public related to our services.

Community Involvement: Transtech is proud to support civic and community activities, which demonstrates our commitment to the progress, health, and well-being of the communities we serve. In services and partnership with our client cities, we have a proven record of active engagement in City and Community events, programs, causes, and initiatives. Our goal is not just to serve as an engineering consultant which is what we are best at, but activity partnering with our clients, to further enhance the City’s reputation as an ideal community to live, invest, work, and play in.

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3. KEY PERSONNEL AND EXPERIENCE
a. Staff Qualifications
We have extensive experience working with Public Agencies/Cities in similar assignments. We are accustomed to working with governmental agencies, and have a good understanding of public agency issues, procedures, and policies. Several of our staff members are former City Engineers, Public Works Directors.

Our team includes experienced staff members who have worked for CALTRANS and are intimately familiar with the standards and procedures, project development and approval process, and requirements. One of our Sr. Staff Member is former Deputy Director of Caltrans District 7.

Transtech has a large pool of well experienced staff and resources readily available to provide requested services, and respond to requests in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner. Our staff and resources include approximately 200 staff, including building officials, plan checkers, inspectors, permit technicians, engineers, project managers, designers, plan checkers, inspectors, construction managers, traffic and transportation analysts, technicians, support personnel.

One of the unique qualifications of Transtech is that we serve public agencies as municipal contract service providers, including Contract City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer, Building Official, CIP Manager, Planner and in other capacities.

We work with METRO on a number of projects. Currently, we are managing 710 Mobility Improvement Projects for the Cities of Alhambra and Rosemead, which has total funding of over $200m.

Our team includes experienced staff members who have worked for CALTRANS and are intimately familiar with the standards and procedures, project development and approval process, and requirements. One of our Sr. Staff Member is former Deputy Director of Caltrans District 7.

Several of our engineers are licensed and certified:
• PE (Licensed Civil Engineer
• TE (Licensed Traffic Engineer)
• PLS (Licensed Land Surveyor)
• QSD/P (Construction General Permit Qualified SWPPP Developer/Practitioner) • QISP (Industrial General Permit Qualified Industrial Stormwater Practitioner) • CPSWQ (Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality
• CPESC (Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control) • PTP (Professional Transportation Planner)
• RSP (Registered Safety Professional)
• CASp (Certified Access Specialist)
• PMP (Certified Project Management Professional)
• LEED AP (Professional with specialty credential with knowledge in green building practices Also, following are various ICC certifications held by various staff members:

Building Official Certifications:
✓ Certified Master Code
Professional
✓ Building Code Official
✓ Building Official
Inspection Certifications:
✓ Combination Inspector
✓ Commercial Building Inspector
✓ Residential Building Inspector
✓ Accessibility Inspector
✓ California Commercial Plumbing
Inspector
✓ California Residential Mechanical
Inspector
✓ California Residential Mechanical
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On-Call Services, Service Category: STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES 6 Plan Check Certifications:
✓ Residential Building Plans
Examiner
✓ Commercial Building Plans
Examiner
✓ California Building Plans
Examiner
✓ Certified Sustainability
Professional
✓ CalGreen Plans Examiner
✓ Accessibility Plans Examiner
✓ Commercial Energy
Conservation Plans Examiner
✓ Residential Plans Examiner
✓ Mechanical Plans Examiner
✓ Plumbing Plans Examiner
✓ Electrical Plans Examiner
✓ Commercial Energy Conservation
Inspector
✓ Electrical Inspector
✓ Commercial Electrical Inspector
✓ Residential Electrical Inspector
✓ Residential Energy Conservation
Inspector
✓ Residential Building Inspector
✓ Residential Mechanical Inspector
✓ Mechanical Inspector
✓ Commercial Mechanical Inspector
✓ Plumbing Inspector
✓ CalGreen Inspector
✓ Building Inspector CBC
✓ Building Inspector UBC
✓ Plumbing Inspector UPC
✓ California Building Inspector
Inspector
Additional Inspection Certifications:
✓ IAPMO Plumbing, Mechanical
Inspector
✓ Fire Code Inspector
✓ Fire Inspector II
✓ California UST Inspector
Permit Technician Certification:
✓ Permit Technician
CACEO Certified Code Enforcement
Officer
State of California Safety Assessment
Program:

CalOES SAP Evaluator
b. Principal Project Manager
Transtech’s Principal Project Manager is:

AHMAD ANSARI, PE, Contract Principal
Education
• BS in Engineering, MBA
Registrations/Certifications
• Registered Civil Engineer
Highlights
Mr. Ansari has over 30 years of past experience in City and County Public Works and has worked at several municipalities in Southern California, including:
• City of Moreno Valley- Public Works Director/City Engineer • City of Rialto- Public Works Director/City Engineer
• City of Perris- Public Works Director
• City of Pomona- Deputy Public Works Director/Assistant City Engineer.

He has managed CIP Programs and Public Works Operations, and served as the responsible in charge of numerous multi-disciplinary teams, including:
• Capital Improvement Program project management and delivery • Real Property/Right of Way acquisition and management • Traffic and Transportation engineering
• Private Development/Entitlement process review and approval • Maintenance and Operations including roads, storm drains, sewers, parks, facilities, traffic signals, signs/striping, fleet
• Special Districts, Landscape/Lighting Assessment
• Electric Utility
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4. ORGANIZATION CHART
Following is our Project Organization Chart showing various staff members who may be involved in various projects as necessary based on a project’s specific scope and requirements:

MICHAEL DAVID LLOYD, PE, QSD,
QSP
Sr. Engineer
✓ 30 yrs of experience.
✓ Prior experience includes working for public
agencies, including as PW Director, City Engineer,
Engineering Manager, CIP Manager, etc..

MARIA FRASER, PE, QSD/P
Sr. Engineer
✓ 33 yrs of experience.
✓ Prior experience includes working for public
agencies as City Eng, CIP Manager

AHMAD ANSARI, PE
Sr. Engineer
Contract Principal
✓ 30 yrs of experience.
✓ Serves as City Engineer at various TT Contract Cities. ✓ Prior experience includes working for public agencies as PW Director, City Engineer.

JOSEPH DEPERALTA, PE, QSD
Sr. Engineer
✓ 30 yrs of experience
✓ Diverse experience in a wide variety of projects.

DAVID RAGLAND, PE, PLS, QSD/P, QISP
Sr. Engineer
✓ 35 yrs of experience
✓ Licensed Civil engineer and Land Surveyor.
✓ Diverse experience in a wide variety of projects.

ZIAD Y. MAZBOUDI, PE, QSD, QSP,
CPSWQ, CPESC, LEED AP, D.WRE
Sr. Engineer
✓ 34 yrs of experience
✓ Prior experience includes working for public
agencies

ROBERT QUINTERO
Sr. Project Manager, Utility Coordinator
✓ 25 yrs of experience.
✓ Prior experience includes working for public
agencies in various capacities.
✓ Also worked at Southern California Edison (SCE) as
Director of Government Relations.

BAHMAN JANKA, TE
Sr. Traffic Engineer
✓ 30 yrs of experience.
✓ Prior experience includes working for public
agencies as City Traffic Engineer.

MOHAMMAD MOSTAHKAMI, PE
Sr. Engineer
✓ 30 yrs of experience.
✓ Prior experience includes working for public
agencies as PW Director, City Engineer.

JANA ROBBINS, PTP, RSP
Sr. Transportation Planner
✓ 25 years of experience.
✓ Serves as Sr. Traffic and Transportation Planner. at
TT Contr. Cities.

JEFFREY KAO, PE, CASp, CBO
Sr. Engineer
✓ 20 yrs of experience.
✓ Prior experience includes working as a structural
engineer.

MELISSA DEMIRCI, RSP
Principal, Municipal Services,
Governmental Affairs Support
✓ 12 yrs of experience.
✓ prior experience includes working at the City of Los
Angeles, Mayor’s Office Energy and Env. Team.

MICHAEL ACKERMAN, PE, QSD/P,
QISP
Sr. Engineer
✓ 20 yrs of experience.
✓ Prior experience includes working for public
agencies and Caltrans.

OKAN DEMIRCI, PE, QSD/P
Sr. Project Manager
✓ 12 yrs of experience.
✓ Oversees CIP Management Operations and Staff.
✓ Extensive experience in Fed Funded Projects and
Caltrans LAPM.

AZITA FAKOORBAYAT, PE
Sr. Engineer
✓ 30 yrs of experience.
✓ Prior experience includes working for public
agencies as Sr. Eng, PM, Assist. City Eng.

CARLOS PINEDA, PE, QSD/P, LEED
Sr. Engineer
✓ 30 yrs of experience
✓ Diverse experience in a wide variety of projects.

ALI ZAGHARI, PE, PMP
Sr. Engineer
(Project Management Support, Caltrans
Coordination, QC/QA)
✓ 35 yrs of experience.
✓ Prior experience includes working for Caltrans Distr
7, Transp. Management & Operations at various
capacities, including serving as Dep. Distr. Director,
Traffic Operations.

JOHN OSKOUI, PE
Sr. Engineer
✓ 30 yrs of experience.
✓ Prior experience includes working for public
agencies as PW Director, City Engineer.

Transtech has a large pool of well experienced staff
and resources readily available to provide requested
services. Our staff and resources include
approximately 200 staff, including building officials,
plan checkers, inspectors, permit technicians,
engineers, project managers, designers, inspectors,
construction managers, traffic and transportation
analysts, technicians, support personnel.

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5. SIMILAR PROJECTS / SERVICES
a. Project Understanding and Scope of Services
The City of Gardena is asking interested and qualified consultants to submit Statement of Qualifications to provide professional on-call services for City projects to support the Public Works Department for the following service categories:
• General Civil Engineering Design
• Construction Management and Inspection
• Traffic Engineering
• Architecture and Landscape Architecture
• Geotechnical Engineering, Geology and Material Testing • Staff Augmentation
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 is requiring that a separate Statement of Qualifications is submitted for each service category:

This Statement of Qualification is submitted for:

STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES
(Per RFQ, 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:
• Engineer(s) general requirements
o Able to work minimum 20 hours per week or more. The City is open to accepting full‐ time 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.

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On-Call Services, Service Category: STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES 9 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.
(City requirement included in the RFQ: Identify an Engineer with resume and proposed classification; Associate, Civil, or Senior Civil Engineer)
TRANSTECH RESPONSE: Please see following brief staff resumes as potential candidates (full resumes are provided in SOQ Section 8. RESUMES) :

Associate Engineer
ANTONIO GUIRADO, PW Permit Technician/Asst. Engineer
Current Availability: Up to 3 days, 24 hrs/week (maybe adjusted later when feasible) Education
• B.S Civil Engineering, CA State University of Los Angeles • Minor in Construction Engineering and Management)
Experience
Mr. Guirado currently works in our Public Works, City Engineering and Traffic Engineering Departments at Transtech’s client Cities assisting City Engineers and Public Works Directors. Mr. Guirado assists the Public Works permit counter in permit issuance and inspection for Transtech’s client cities. He also assists Traffic Engineers with technical report writing, diagram and conceptual plan preparation, field data collection for traffic investigations, and other daily traffic related tasks. He interacts with Public Officials and community stakeholders, including residents and businesses. He serves as a liaison between Transtech, our client cities and community stakeholders.

Civil Engineer
MICHAEL BRUST, CIP Project Manager
Current Availability: 1 day, 8 hrs/week (maybe adjusted later when feasible) Education
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Cal State University, Long Beach Experience
Mr. Brust has approximately 10 years of experience. He has a Civil Engineering Degree from Cal State Long Beach, and Associate Degree from Golden West College, Huntington Beach.

Mr. Brust’s experience includes working as engineering technician, civil design engineer, CIP project manager on various types of projects, including roadway, pavement, drainage and infrastructure improvements, facilities, parks, as well as traffic design and traffic impact studies.

Mr. Brust works as CIP Project Manager and manages various capital improvement projects for various Transtech client Cities. Mr. Brust is very familiar managing state and federal funded projects including CDBG, HSIP, ATP, Metro Call for Projects, SR2S, etc. As part of his responsibilities, Mr. Brust prepares technical documents including RFPs, bid packages, contracts, staff reports, construction management documents and forms.

Senior Civil Engineer
AZITA FAKOORBAYAT, PE, Sr. Engineer
Current Availability: Up to 2 days, 16 hrs/week (maybe adjusted later when feasible) Education
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Saint Martin's University, Lacey, WA Experience
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On-Call Services, Service Category: STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES 10 Ms. Fakoorbayat has over 30 years of experience. She has a broad knowledge of municipal government operations, including capital improvement program (CIP) project and program management, design review, construction management, preparation and presentation of staff reports/resolutions to city councils, committees and interaction with public, various city departments, city council and other governmental agencies.

Ms. Fakoorbayat’s experience includes working at public agencies, as well as in private consulting. • Contract CIP Project Manager, City of La Canada Flintridge (under Transtech On-call Contract) • Contract CIP Project Manager, City of Chino (under Transtech On-call Contract) • Contract CIP Project Manager, City of Pico Rivera (under Transtech On-call Contract) • Principal Engineer, City of Costa Mesa, CA
• Senior Civil Engineer, City of Pomona, CA
• Civil Engineer I, Pierce County Public Works Utilities and Transportation • Assistant City Engineer, City of Sumner, Sumner, WA
• AFB Group, Laguna Niguel, CA
• Senior Project Manager, Berryman & Henigar, Santa Ana, CA • Project Manager, CNC Engineering, Newport Beach, CA
• Senior Design Engineer/ Project Manager, Harding Lawson Associates Group Inc., Bellevue, WA • 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 follows:
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. b. Service Approach
Customer Care and Responsive Service Approach:
✓ Our services are founded on the principals of Total Quality Management for Total Customer Care and Satisfaction.
✓ All telephone calls or e-mails received are returned within the same working day, or the following day. We take pride in our “Same Day Response” motto.
✓ Transtech also provides a 24-hour emergency contact number to its clients. ✓ Customer Care means highest quality customer service. Transtech is committed to providing “Customer Care” to the City, City's patrons, including responding quickly and effectively to the walk-in, telephone, and electronic inquiries of the public related to our services. Responsiveness is an integral part of Transtech’s “Customer Care” service approach.
✓ Our Contract Principal will meet with the Client’s Project Manager frequently for service evaluation and address any areas for improvements.

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On-Call Services, Service Category: STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES 11 ✓ Responsiveness is an integral part of Transtech’s “customer friendly” service approach. While our service is always on an “as needed” basis, our responsiveness is on “full-time” basis. ✓ Transtech understands the importance of being able to expedite certain projects, when requested, by the City.

Structured Approach:

We have a structured approach to execute projects in an efficient manner that makes Transtech capable of providing the City with an efficient and quality product. Transtech has established guidelines and policies, including written manuals on quality control, project management, and design procedures for its staff and for its contract cities. These guidelines ensure a consistent approach to the execution of assignments undertaken by our organization in compliance with City’s specific procedures, standards and requirements. The following paragraphs describe our general approach to deliver projects in an efficient and cost-effective manner. A project specific approach will be provided for each assigned project and will become part of the specific contract for the specific project.
• Project Management: Our approach is to provide proactive management and attempt to identify potential issues and problems in advance and take corrective actions before they become problems. This requires extensive hands-on knowledge, experience and management skills of the people involved in managing the project. Our team members have extensive experience and proven track record in managing large and complex projects and bringing them to a completion on time and within budget. • Approach to Cost Control and Change Orders: We evaluate project costs and develop feasible mitigation measures to minimize additional costs. We work as a team to solve problems or make modifications in the field to address unforeseen conditions or owner generated changes in a cost-effective manner. • Approach to Scheduling and Timely Completion of Project and Schedule Recovery: The baseline schedule should properly identify the project scope, critical path, project milestones, target dates, phases and sequences of work, and activity durations. When significant activities show that they are slipping from the baseline, we work with the contractor to develop recovery plans. • Management of Documents: We use an electronic file management system. All construction forms, daily dairies, weekly statement of working days, etc. are stored in our electronic file system, and are per Caltrans documentation system. We provide these documents at the end of the project to the client in organized files as well as pdf files.
• Safety and Security: We hold meetings with the contractor to review and discuss safety and security requirements, OSHA conformance, emergency security and safety procedures, and enforce security and safety responsibilities.
• Funding Closeout: We prepare necessary closeout documentation required by the funding agencies, submit final reimbursement documentation, follow-up on the reimbursements, and final funds balance report. • Project Closeout: We recognize that closeout is an important part of the construction process. It signifies that the new facility structure is ready to use. We methodically handle all closeout tasks to ensure a smooth transition from construction to occupancy.
• Methodology for Communication to Inform City on Work Progress: Key project team members will attend periodic project progress meetings with City staff throughout the project duration. • Electronic common project information and file sharing platform: We create and provide access to project participates a common project information and file sharing platform.

Contract Administration Approach (Caltrans LAPM):

For construction contract administration, we follow guidelines described in Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM). Maintaining complete and accurate files is a very important aspect of managing federally funded projects. Generally, whenever the local agency is unable to produce requested data or information, it is assumed by reviewing personnel that the required actions were either never performed or not properly recorded.

Organized project files can minimize these negative assumptions. Organization and content of the project file is one indicator of effective and efficient management of the project by the resident engineer. LAPM has been prepared to aid California local agencies scope, organize, design, construct and maintain their public transportation facilities when they seek Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funded federal-aid or state funding. This manual describes the processes, procedures, documents, authorizations, approvals and certifications, which are required in order to receive federal-aid and/or state funds for many types of local transportation projects.

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On-Call Services, Service Category: STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES 12 Project Control Systems:

Project controls are essential to keep complex construction projects on budget and on time. They help teams and stakeholders identify emerging risks early, before they become expensive, time-consuming problems. With advance warning, these issues can be mitigated or avoided altogether. Project controls also give leadership the data they need to set realistic expectations, manage subcontractors, and plan with confidence. During the course of a project, program and project managers use controls to monitor time and cost expenditures and compare them to project lifecycle forecasts. They also rely on them to coordinate onsite execution with the milestones established during the design, procurement, entitlement, and pre-construction stages. The benefits of project controls are many. When they are put in place and used appropriately, they contribute to increased efficiency, decrease in delays and cost overruns, and fewer claims and costly litigation. Our staff has experience will all of the major document control software systems including Procore, Autodesk ConstructWare (which has now become Construction Cloud), and Primavera P6. In our experience all major control software programs work basically the same way and adapting from one software offering to another has a fairly small learning curve.

Because the specific software is generally a choice made by the prime contractor, our staff is ready to partner with any user of any program. That said, not all projects require the ‘fire power’ associated with an expensive, sophisticated control system. Sometimes an intelligently designed filing system that stores basic Word, Excel, PDF, and email documents in the cloud is all a project really needs.

Schedule Approach:

Transtech has a proven track record for completing projects on time. As part of our role as Project Managers is to develop, review, update and manage the project schedules and confirm that tasks are scheduled within reasonable and appropriate timeframes. We constantly review, monitor and update the schedule to confirm it is in compliance with the original schedule and that related coordination with external/3rd parties/regulatory agencies/utility companies, etc. are on track. If the look ahead schedule is not in compliance with the original schedule, we take appropriate actions to avoid potential delays. Our approach to Scheduling and Timely Completion of Project and Schedule Recovery includes having the contractor prepare a baseline schedule, which identifies the project scope, critical path, project milestones, target dates, phases and sequences of work, and activity durations. When significant activities show that they are slipping from the baseline, we work with the contractor to develop recovery plans.

Issues Tracking System:

An issue tracking system provides an easy way to document issues, assign responsible party, and view the status of how the issue resolution is progressing. Complete documentation of issues is critical to mitigate risks on current projects and prevent similar issues on future projects. When issue tracking is integrated with the project management system, all documentation, and communications related to the project become centralized to provide complete transparency into project status.

Quality Control:

Quality control is the means by which the quality control measures will be monitored and/or enforced. We also believe that quality control and quality assurance measures need to be developed jointly with the client. A significant part of establishing the quality assurance measures includes the timing of the measure. QC/QA can only be effective when the measures are applied and/or evaluated in a timely manner.

Public Outreach:

Effective community outreach serves as tool for successful implementation of projects. Transtech provides an effective and pro-active community outreach approach and informs the community of work activities and impacts in advance. On projects that are more impactive to community, we have implemented additional public outreach tools, such as: Setting up a construction information website, twitter account; Designated tollfree project call number; If requested, Transtech can implement these additional outreach tools.

Expediting Projects:

Transtech understands the importance of being able to expedite tasks, when requested, by the City. Transtech has sufficient staff and resources to expedite projects.

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On-Call Services, Service Category: STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES 13 Coordination With City
Key project team members will attend periodic project progress meetings with City staff throughout the project duration. We will maintain and establish and maintain a close working relationship with City staff. We will manage assigned projects, carefully control costs and resources, and complete assigned work on schedule. We will provide progress reports to the city at regular intervals.

Methods/Procedures for Developing /Publishing Project Status Reports/Records Project status reporting is another area where the solution should be tailored to the size and scope of the project being managed and the actual reporting product anticipated by the city. In addition to the size and scope of the project, the actual point in time of the project matters. For example, project status reporting for a design building project that is currently preparing bridging documents will be significantly different from the report that would be prepared once construction has commenced.

Transtech’s Plan Check and Inspection Capacity in numbers:
• We maintain and manage electronic plan submittal portals for over 25 cities. • In 2023, we processed and reviewed approximately 11,000 projects with 76,000 documents and performed approximately 52,000 inspections.

Electronic Plan Check:

Transtech provides all Electronic Plan Check. Please click here for a sample of our electronic plan check portal at one of our contract Cities. We offer electronic plan check submittal portal to our client cities at no additional cost.
c. Relevant Experience
We have extensive experience working with Public Agencies/Cities in similar assignments. We are accustomed to working with governmental agencies, and have a good understanding of public agency issues, procedures, and policies. Several of our staff members are former City Engineers, Public Works Directors.

Our team includes experienced staff members who have worked for CALTRANS and are intimately familiar with the standards and procedures, project development and approval process, and requirements. One of our Sr.

Staff Member is former Deputy Director of Caltrans District 7.

Transtech has a large pool of well experienced staff and resources readily available to provide requested services, and respond to requests in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner. Our staff and resources include approximately 200 staff, including building officials, plan checkers, inspectors, permit technicians, engineers, project managers, designers, plan checkers, inspectors, construction managers, traffic and transportation analysts, technicians, support personnel.

One of the unique qualifications of Transtech is that we serve public agencies as municipal contract service providers, including Contract City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer, Building Official, CIP Manager, Planner and in other capacities.

We work with METRO on a number of projects. Currently, we are managing 710 Mobility Improvement Projects for the Cities of Alhambra and Rosemead, which has total funding of over $200m.

Our team includes experienced staff members who have worked for CALTRANS and are intimately familiar with the standards and procedures, project development and approval process, and requirements. One of our Sr.

Staff Member is former Deputy Director of Caltrans District 7.

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6. REFERENCES
CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE (Year started and completed: 2018 – Ongoing Service) Contact: Rene Salas, City Manager, T: Phone: 626-579-6540, E: [email protected] Services Provided: City Engineering Services; Traffic Engineering; CIP Management; Construction Management/Inspection; Federally Funded Project Management; Engineering Design; Public Works Permit Inspections; Map Check; Building & Safety Services (Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection
CITY OF COMMERCE (Year started and completed: 2015 – Ongoing Service) Contact: Vilko Domic, Assistant City Manager; T: 323-722-4805; E:
[email protected]
Services Provided: City Engineering Services; Traffic Engineering; CIP Management; Construction Management/Inspection; Federally Funded Project Management; Engineering Design; Public Works Permit Inspections; Map Check; Building & Safety Services (Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection
CITY OF TEMPLE CITY (Year started and completed: 2013 – Ongoing Service) Contact: Bryan Cook, City Manager; T: 626-285-2171; E: [email protected] Services Provided: City Engineering Services; Traffic Engineering; CIP Management; Construction Management/Inspection; Federally Funded Project Management; Engineering Design; Public Works Permit Inspections; Map Check; Building & Safety Services (Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection
CITY OF MONTEREY PARK (Year started and completed: 2013 – Ongoing Service) Contact: Shawn Igoe, Director of Public Works; T: 626-307-1320; E:
[email protected]
Services Provided: City Engineering Services; Traffic Engineering; CIP Management; Construction Management/Inspection; Federally Funded Project Management; Engineering Design; Public Works Permit Inspections; Map Check; Building & Safety Services (Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection
CITY OF WEST COVINA (Year started and completed: 2019 – Ongoing Service) Contact: Paulina Morales, City Manager; T: 626-939-8401; E: [email protected] Services Provided: City Engineering Services; Traffic Engineering; CIP Management; Construction Management/Inspection; Federally Funded Project Management; Engineering Design; Public Works Permit Inspections; Map Check; Building & Safety Services (Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection
CITY OF ALHAMBRA (Year started and completed: 1993 – Ongoing Service) Contact: Lucy Garcia, Assistant City Manager
T: 626-570-3257; E: [email protected]
Services Provided: City Engineering Services; Traffic Engineering; CIP Management; Construction Management/Inspection; Federally Funded Project Management; Engineering Design; Public Works Permit Inspections; Map Check; Building & Safety Services (Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection
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7. FEE SCHEDULE
• RFQ SECTION IV. FEE SCHEDULE indicates the following: 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.
• RFQ SECTION V. SCOPE OF SERVICES/SCOPE OF WORK indicates the following: 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.

Based on the above, following is our Fee Schedule that will remain fixed throughout the initial term of the Agreement, which is September 2024 to September 2027
Field Technician $98 - $109 Labor Compliance Analyst $167 - $178 Engineering Technician $109 - $121 Funds Coordinator $173 - $184 Assistant CAD Drafter $121 - $138 Office Engineer $167 - $178 Senior CAD Drafter $138 - $155 Construction Inspector $161 - $173 Associate Designer $155 - $173 Senior Construction Inspector $173 - $184 Senior Designer $173 - $190 Construction Manager $196 - $213 Design Project Manager $219 - $230 Resident Engineer $213 - $230 Assistant Engineer $132 - $144
Associate / Staff Engineer $167 - $184 Public Works Inspector $161 - $173 Senior Civil Engineer $230 - $253 Senior Public Works Inspector $173 - $184 Traffic Analyst Technician $115 - $127 Supervising PW Inspector $184 - $196 Associate Traffic Analyst $173 - $184
Senior Traffic Analyst $184 - $196 Survey Analyst $173 - $178 Professional Transportation Planner $196 - $213 Senior Survey Analyst $178 - $184 Traffic Engineer Technician $109 - $121 2-Man Survey Crew $397 - $414 Associate/Staff Traffic Engineer $167 - $184 Survey & Mapping Specialist $213 - $230 Traffic Engineer $196 - $213 Licensed Land Surveyor $242 - $253 Senior Traffic Engineer $213 - $236
Project Manager $213 - $236 Funds Analyst $167 - $173
Senior Project Manager $236 - $253 Senior Funds Analyst $173 - $184 Deputy City Engineer $196 - $219 Grant Writer $190 - $196 City Engineer $219 - $236 Funds & Grant Project Manager $213 - $224 Principal Engineer $236 - $259
Community Development Technician $92 - $104
Permit Technician $86 - $98 Planning Technician $104 - $115 Plan Check Technician/Analyst/Supervisor $144 - $161 Assistant Planner $115 - $138 Building Inspector $132 - $150 Associate Planner $138 - $161 Senior Inspector $144 - $161 Senior Planner $167 - $190 Plans Examiner/Checker $161 - $178 Planning Manager $196 - $219 Plan Check Engineer $173 - $196
Deputy Building Official $184 - $196 Administrative/Clerical $81 - $92 Building Official $190 - $207 Project Accountant $92 - $104

FUNDING & GRANT WRITING

PLANNING

BUILDING & SAFETY

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Transtech's Fee Adjustment Approach: After end of the effective date of fees, fees are increased each year July 1st by the percentage change Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim California Consumer Price Index-All Urban Consumers (“CPI-U”) for the preceding twelve-month period as calculated for February by the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics and published by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistic.

TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC.

SCHEDULE OF HOURLY RATES
Effective: September 2024 - September 2027 (3 year Fixed Rates as required by RFQ) Rates are average ranges, negotiable and can be adjusted to establish a fee for each assignment based on the specific project’s scope, when such projects are identified by the City.

ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTION

SURVEY AND MAPPING
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8. RESUMES
Associate Engineer
ANTONIO GUIRADO, , PW Permit Technician/Asst. Engineer
Education
• B.S Civil Engineering,
California State University
of Los Angeles
• Minor in Construction
Engineering and
Management
Highlights:
• Organized, Self-starter,
multitasker
• Strong Communication
and collaboration skills
• Cal OSHA 10-hour
construction certified
Mr. Guirado currently works in our Public Works, City Engineering and Traffic Engineering Departments at Transtech’s client Cities assisting City Engineers and Public Works Directors. Mr. Guirado assists the Public Works permit counter in permit issuance and inspection for Transtech’s client cities. He also assists Traffic Engineers with technical report writing, diagram and conceptual plan preparation, field data collection for traffic investigations, and other daily traffic related tasks. He interacts with Public Officials and community stakeholders, including residents and businesses. He serves as a liaison between Transtech, our client cities and community stakeholders.

Mr. Guirado provides support to City Engineers and Public Works Directors in various tasks, including but not limited to:
• Preparation of technical traffic reviews and reports. • Use of Google Earth to prepare diagrams and exhibits. • Preparation of conceptual exhibits and installation exhibits for public works projects.
• Field experience includes inspection for public works encroachment permits and field data collection/measurements for technical reports. • Coordinate with other departments such as Planning and Building Department for Plan Checks.
• Respond to inquiries and requests for information from the general public, contractors, and other agencies.
• Prepare memos, letters, and field reports in the course of performing work.

Following are various examples of projects and assignments (under Transtech’s Municipal Engineering Contracts) representative of his experience:
• City of West Covina, Public Works Encroachment Permits & Inspections: Mr.

Guirado provides public works permit issuance and assistance to PW inspectors in performing inspections for various public works projects.

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On-Call Services, Service Category: STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES 17 Civil Engineer
MICHAEL BRUST, Project Manager
Education
• Bachelor of Science in
Civil Engineering, Cal State
University, Long Beach
• Associate Degree from
Golden West College,
Huntington Beach
Highlights
• 10 years of experience in
Engineering.
• Extensive experience
working with Caltrans.
• Extensive experience in
NPDES requirements.
• Extensive experience in
the management and
administration of federally
and state funded projects
in compliance with
Caltrans Local Assistance
Procedures Manual
(LAPM).
• Experience in traffic signal
design, traffic impact
studies, traffic control and
MUTCD Standards.
• Knowledge and
experience with various
design disciplines and with
the application of CAD
systems including
AutoCAD and
MicroStation.

Mr. Brust has approximately 10 years of experience. He has a Civil Engineering Degree from Cal State Long Beach, and Associate Degree from Golden West College, Huntington Beach.

Mr. Brust’s experience includes working as engineering technician, civil design engineer, CIP project manager on various types of projects, including roadway, pavement, drainage and infrastructure improvements, facilities, parks, as well as traffic design and traffic impact studies.

Mr. Brust works as CIP Project Manager and manages various capital improvement projects for various Transtech client Cities. Mr. Brust is very familiar managing state and federal funded projects including CDBG, HSIP, ATP, Metro Call for Projects, SR2S, etc. As part of his responsibilities, Mr. Brust prepares technical documents including RFPs, bid packages, contracts, staff reports, construction management documents and forms.

Following are few examples of various types of projects that represents Mr. Brust’s diversified experience:
• City of Maywood City Hall Improvements: Prepared construction bid package and provided project management for City Hall facility improvements. • City of Maywood Citywide Accessibility Improvements (CDBG): Prepared construction bid package and provided project management for Citywide accessibility (sidewalk, curb ramp, curb&gutter).
• City of Temple City FY 23-24 Pavement Rehabilitation: Prepared construction bid package and provided project management for Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Project (asphalt rehabilitation, accessibility improvements). • City of Commerce FY 23-24 Pavement Rehabilitation: Prepared construction bid package and provided project management for Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Project (asphalt rehabilitation, accessibility improvements). • City of South El Monte Aquatic Center Rehabilitation (CDBG): Prepared construction bid package and provided project management for Aquatic Center Facility including swimming pool replastering, deck repairs, etc. • City of Stanton Street Improvements: Design and documentation of drawings and specifications for street and civil improvements.
• Huntington Beach Bridge Retrofit Project: Striping, civil improvements, lighting design for Huntington Beach Bridge (Magnolia, Warner, Admiralty) Retrofit Project.
• City of Signal Hill Spring Street Improvements Project: Improvements for a section of the Spring Street corridor including roadway and civil work, ADA upgrade to pedestrian ramps and signal hardware, pedestrian lighting design and SCE coordination, striping design, and traffic control. Assisted with the construction management process responding to RFI’s and submittals.
• 20th & Redondo Traffic Signal Installation Project: Design and documentation of drawings and specifications for a traffic signal design. Included the installation of new signal equipment, controller cabinet and equipment, ADA improvements to ramps and sidewalks, construction support responding to RFI’s and submittals. • Junipero/PCH Traffic Signal Improvements (Caltrans Permit project): Traffic signal modification, improved traffic operation, striping adjustments. Required the permit approval process with Caltrans.
• City of Norwalk Metro Parking Lot Project: Initial field work and inspection of existing lot. Developed grading and conceptual plans & specifications for the installation of a Metro parking lot at the railway depot. • Metro Rosecrans Grade Separation Project: Traffic signal design and documentation of plans, specifications, and estimate. Developed traffic safety Docusign Envelope ID: 385D5A06-B943-441A-994C-150C834FBB4F Statement of Qualifications
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On-Call Services, Service Category: STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES 18 and analysis memos for project. Lighting design and documentation of plans and specifications. Construction support responding to RFI’s and submittals. • City of La Mirada Rosecrans Traffic Signal Improvement Project: Developed the traffic signal modification design for several intersections along a section of the Rosecrans corridor. Provided the plans, specifications, and estimate.

Construction support responding to RFI’s and submittals. • City of Carson Inspections: Provided staff augmentation for the inspection crew.

Assisted with inspection and reporting of the permit related jobs throughout the City of Carson.
• City of La Mirada Santa Gertrudes Traffic Signal Improvement Inspection:

Provided inspection and assisted with project management of the signal improvement project. Included inspections and reports involving traffic signal and related hardware, ADA improvements, and signage.
• City of Lawndale Contract Associate Engineer: Contract staff augmentation assisting the engineering department and public works with managing CIP projects, processing permits and public counter assistance.

His prior/earlier experience includes:
• Mechanical Designer at Hewlett Packard: Worked in the mechanical design department assisting engineers in the design and documentation of medical and test & measurement equipment.
• HVAC Mechanical Designer at Hawaiian Air Corporation: Worked as a Drafter/Technician in the design department. Assisting the production and installation crew with providing the drawings and specifications for the installation of HVAC systems.
• Civil Engineering Design Drafter at CSW/Stuber-Stroeh Engineering:

Drafter/Technician for the engineering department. Assisted the engineers with the production of drawings, details, and specifications of various Civil Engineering projects throughout the Bay Area.
• Decton and Skyline Corp: Working in the construction field as a carpenter apprentice in the labor crew. Assisting in the construction of various projects in the Orange County and Los Angeles area.

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AZITA FAKOORBAYAT, PE, Sr. Engineer
Education
• Bachelor of Science in
Civil Engineering, Saint
Martin's University, Lacey,
WA
Registration
• Registered Civil Engineer,
CA & WA states

HIGHLIGHTS
• 30 years of experience
in City Engineering.
• Experience includes
working for public
agencies and private
consulting.
• Experience in
management of federally
and state funded projects
in compliance with
Caltrans Local Assistance
Procedures Manual
(LAPM).

Continuing Education &
Training
• Highway drainage
design
• Geometric design of
roadways
• Hydraulic design of
storm sewer systems
• Leadership Challenge
Series, Communication
Skills for Women
• Assertiveness the Right
Choice, How to deal
with difficult people,
Customer service
Ms. Fakoorbayat has over 30 years of experience. She has a broad knowledge of municipal government operations, including capital improvement program (CIP) project and program management, design review, construction management, preparation and presentation of staff reports/resolutions to city councils, committees and interaction with public, various city departments, city council and other governmental agencies.

Ms. Fakoorbayat’s experience includes working at public agencies, as well as in private consulting.

Recent Experience with Transtech’s contract Cities:

Contract CIP Project Manager, City of La Canada Flintridge As contract CIP Project Manager, coordinated design and construction of various CIP projects with the design consultants by conducting design review, PS&E review, constructability and biddability review, preparing project specifications, bidding assistance and construction management for such projects. Projects include road slope stability repairs utilizing geo-grid, Traffic signal upgrades at various locations including ADA ramps installation, Mid-Block crossing at various trails, Park facility upgrades including Bocce ball Court, site furnishings, playground, hard and landscape upgrades. Community Center basketball court repairs, Installation of pickleball playing area and associated amenities such as fences, benches, paddle racks and netting. As project manager, ensuring project design and construction are completed per scope and within the time and allocated budget.

Contract CIP Project Manager, City of Chino
As contract CIP Project Manager, coordinated various CIP projects from planning, and design through construction phase. Projects include roadway rehabilitation, accessibility improvements, storm drain, sewer, water, grading, and traffic signal modifications. Conducted design review, PS&E review, constructability and biddability review, and managed design phase of various CIP projects, and coordinated such projects with various design engineers to ensure project design phases are completed within time and budget, and proceeded with construction.

Contract CIP Project Manager, City of Pico Rivera
As contract CIP Project Manager, managed CIP projects from planning through construction. Responsibilities included preparing RFPs, managing consultants, reviewing plans and other technical documents, as well as constructability review.

Public Agency Experience:

Principal Engineer, City of Costa Mesa, CA
As Principal Engineer, perform a broad range of highly complex and professional civil engineering and administrative responsibilities in support of City Engineer. This includes but not limited to administering project development for City's CIP Program including construction, coordination and compliance to state and federal requirements, as well as federal grant requirements as Resident Engineer in charge. Preparing and processing Request for Proposals. Selecting and supervising consultants. Managing and administering professional Service contracts.

Establishing work plans and Public Services division priorities, goals, and objectives in conformance with City policies. Supervising staff, reviewing engineering plans, specifications, and improvement plans for various City improvement projects.

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Senior Civil Engineer, City of Pomona, CA
As the Head of the Design Division with the City of Pomona, planned, directed, and administered the goals, programs, operations, policies and priorities of the design division, including any function requiring engineering division’s expertise for the City’s parks, transportation, streets, water, sewer, construction coordination, landscaping and maintenance projects. Assisted in establishing policies, procedures, and strategic planning for the Design Division, interpreted, explained, and enforced the Public Works programs, policies, and activities; monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of methods, procedures, administrative and support systems in place, and identified areas of improvements with suggestions and innovative implementation methods. Hired and managed the staff and consultants, as well as administered, established, prioritized, budgeted, monitored and implemented the City’s Capital Improvement Program. Specifically, responsible for $18.5 Mill. Dollars of Street, water, storm drains, sewer, parks, and facilities as well as designated Historic Site projects. Monitored and implemented $11.2 Mill. Dollars of Water Capital Improvement Projects for Utility Services Department.

Civil Engineer I, Pierce County Public Works Utilities and Transportation Services, Design Section, Tacoma, WA
Designed and prepared Right-Of-Way and construction plans for highways, roads, street widening, and storm sewer projects including storm water quantity/quality systems utilizing computer aided design such as AutoCAD, and DCA civil software programs. Determined quantities and prepared reports, cost estimates, specifications, special provisions and other related documents.

Assistant City Engineer, City of Sumner, Sumner, WA
Planned, managed and executed the goals, programs, operations, policies and priorities of the Public Works Department. Interpreted, explained and enforced public works programs, policies and activities; monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of methods, procedures in place, and identified areas of improvements with suggestions and innovative implementation methods. Hired, supervised, trained, and evaluated the performance of assigned staff, and contracted consultants and oversaw projects. Planned and executed City’s CIP projects including oversight of construction activities and contracted construction managers. Performed and supervised professional engineering work in the design and construction of streets, sidewalks, sewer and water lines, flood control projects, traffic signals and circulation, reviewing of construction plans and specifications for proposed land use developments. Primarily review of transportation improvement systems and facilities such as public streets, sewer, storm sewer, and surface water management systems. Prepared reports related to review status, permit activity, and other development issues. Coordinated all general and specialized engineering services, including contracts with State and Federal transportation agencies, supervised engineering and construction inspection support staff, and prepared annual operating budget requests.

Provided civil engineering consultation, reports, and updates to the City Engineer, Public Works Director, and City Council Members in regards to projects status.

Represented the city and served as liaison to committees, and other governmental agencies. Interacted with appointed officials, public and other City departments and stakeholders to provide information, respond to inquiries, recommend approaches, and resolve issues. Oversaw, prepared, and reviewed plans, specifications and bid proposals for public works projects. Prepared the developer’s pro-rated cost share for frontage improvements for CIP projects; and Docusign Envelope ID: 385D5A06-B943-441A-994C-150C834FBB4F Statement of Qualifications
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On-Call Services, Service Category: STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES 21 participated in community awareness meetings to discuss/receive input on approved CIP projects; and investigate and resolved the public request and complaints. Prepared complete PS&E and contract for Robinson Road Street & Water Main Capital Improvement Project in accordance with State, City and federal regulations and standards.

Private Consulting Experience:

AFB Group, Laguna Niguel, CA
As the Principal in Charge of AFB group, provided project management, project administration, and transportation engineering and plan review services for clients, to deliver Capital Improvement Projects, as well as teaming up with other consultants for project management services. AFB Group has teamed up with the City of Perris, Community Services Division & Public Works Dept., and City engineering Office to implement the City’s CIP program from planning and design to overseeing construction activities since March of 2007. Cities of San Juan Capistrano and Ontario have been among the past clients. CIP management services include but are not limited to project scope determination, RFP preparation, evaluation, selection and hiring of consultants, negotiating scope of work and fees, preparing contract agreements and awards, council reports, purchase orders, monitoring of project design progress and payment authorization, obtaining construction bid proposals, negotiating bid prices, and providing construction administration. Duties included; assisting the Assistant City Manager with strategic planning for developing priorities and objectives of Park Projects and presenting such goals and deadlines to the Parks & Recreation Committee, directing consultants and contractors on numerous projects concurrently, and overseeing to insure adherence to scopes and quality of work.

Current and completed projects with the City of Perris include; Nuevo Bridge Widening Project, Patriot Park Football BLDG, Perris Valley Storm Drain Channel Trail Project, Patriot Park Soccer Complex, Mercado Park, Patriot Park Offsite/Parking Impr., Downtown ADA Access Impr., City Hall Campus Drainage & Landscaping Impr., Bob Glass Gymnasium Renovation and Storage Renovation, Morgan St. Park Phase II, Bob Long Park Renovation, Patriot Park Water Sewer Landscaping Hardscaping & Off-site Impr., and Skydive Baseball Park Bleacher's Shade Structure. Also services included; preparing Bid Documents for Inlet Filter Installation/Maintenance & End-Of-Line Units Maintenance Project, Purchasing & Installing of Parks Equipment Project, and preparing RFP for Ramona Expressway Ph. II & Thoroughfare Landscaping Projects.

Senior Project Manager, Berryman & Henigar, Santa Ana, CA Project Manager/Engineer for complete PS&E and contract documents for public works CIP projects; such as Harvard Ave., Culver Dr., Alton Parkway Rehabilitation Project in Irvine; Alameda & Olive Avenue Rehabilitation in Burbank; Hermosa Beach Street Improvement project in Hermosa Beach; and Baseline Ave. & Sierra Ave. improvements in Fontana. Assigned, supervised, and reviewed performance of support staff for timely execution of the project contract within the budget. Prepared project scopes, fees, proposals, and project schedules.

Coordinated project tasks with municipalities, sub-consultants, project engineers, and other parties involved such as utility companies and review agencies to insure timely execution of the contract.

Project Manager, CNC Engineering, Newport Beach, CA
Project Manager for PS&E and contract documents for Public Works CIP projects such as Entry Monuments and Signs in Costa Mesa; Avenida Vaquero Reconstruction in San Clemente; prepared grant applications for City of Dana Point Water Quality Grant Program. Assigned, supervised, and reviewed the performance of support staff for timely execution of the project contract within the budget. Prepared project scopes, Sub-consultant agreements, contract Docusign Envelope ID: 385D5A06-B943-441A-994C-150C834FBB4F Statement of Qualifications
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On-Call Services, Service Category: STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES 22 supplements, project schedules and invoices. Coordinated project tasks with the municipalities, sub-consultants, project engineers, and other parties involved, such as utility companies and review agencies to insure timely execution of the contract. Participated in marketing potential clients and interview process.

Senior Design Engineer/ Project Manager, Harding Lawson Associates Group Inc., Bellevue, WA
Project Manager for complete PS&E and contract documents for Municipal projects such as street, storm sewer, and storm water quantity/quality systems.

Assigned, supervised, and reviewed the performance of support staff for timely execution of the project contract within the budget. Prepared progress reports, supplements, project schedules and invoices. Coordinated project tasks with municipalities, sub-consultants, project engineers, and other parties involved, such as utility companies and review agencies.

EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC PROJECTS/EXPERIENCE:
• Redhill Avenue Median Improvement project, From Bristol to McCormick Ave., Federally Funded project: Project Manager/Resident Engineer for construction of landscaped median, which included construction management and field observation to direct inspection staff for work compliance to plans and specifications.
• Harbor Blvd Median Improvement Project From 19th Street to Wilson Street, Federally Funded project: Project Manager/Resident Engineer for construction of landscaped median, coordination with highly sensitive business owners for frontage improvements, and contract substitutions.
• Bristol Street Median and Street Rehabilitation project, Federally funded Project: Project Manager, finalizing the project punch list and acceptance by the City Council including coordination for obtaining permit extension from Caltrans for Construction under 73 Freeway, coordination of the required federal and state requirements with hired construction manager to comply with Caltrans LAPM requirements.
• City Wide Yearly Parkway project and Street Rehabilitation project: Project Manager, Construction Management and Compliance to Plans and Specifications, and budgets.
• Adams Ave., from Harbor Blvd. to westerly City limits: Project Manager in Charge of Issuing RFP and consultant selection including coordination to underground utilities under Rule 20A.

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On-Call Services, Service Category: STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES 23 ADDITIONAL RESUMES FOR VARIUS STAFF MEMBERS:

AHMAD ANSARI, PE, Contract Principal
Education
• BS in Engineering, MBA
Registrations/Certifications
• Registered Civil Engineer
Highlights
Mr. Ansari has over 30 years of past experience in City and County Public Works and has worked at several municipalities in Southern California, including:
• City of Moreno Valley- Public Works Director/City Engineer • City of Rialto- Public Works Director/City Engineer
• City of Perris- Public Works Director
• City of Pomona- Deputy Public Works Director/Assistant City Engineer.

He has managed CIP Programs and Public Works Operations, and served as the responsible in charge of numerous multi-disciplinary teams, including:
• Capital Improvement Program project management and delivery • Real Property/Right of Way acquisition and management • Traffic and Transportation engineering
• Private Development/Entitlement process review and approval • Maintenance and Operations including roads, storm drains, sewers, parks, facilities, traffic signals, signs/striping, fleet
• Special Districts, Landscape/Lighting Assessment
• Electric Utility
MICHAEL DAVID LLOYD, PE, QSD, QSP, Sr. Engineer
Education
• MS Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University
• BS Civil Engineering, Southern Methodist University
• MS Public Policy, Georgetown University
Registrations/Certifications
• Licensed Civil Engineer
• QSD, QSP
Highlights
Mr. Lloyd has over 30 years of experience, including working in both public and private sector. He has a broad knowledge of municipal government operations, including preparation and presentation of staff reports/resolutions to city councils, committees and interaction with public, various city departments, city council and other governmental agencies.

Mr. Lloyd has worked for the City of Moreno Valley for 25 years and been responsible for the programming, designing and delivery of multi-disciplinary capital improvement program projects, and served in various capacities as:
• Assistant City Manager responsible for Public Works and Community Development Departments • Public Works Director
• City Engineer Land Development Division Manager
• Land Development Engineer
• Sr. Engineer
• Civil Design Engineer
• Traffic Engineer
• CIP Project Manager
• Construction Manager
As part of his responsibilities, Mr. Lloyd has:
• Maintained regular communications with developers and business owners working within the City to ensure satisfactory project progress.
• Represented the City at WRCOG committees.
• Oversaw upgrades to Accela / Digital Plan Room that streamlined the submittal process. • Oversaw the restructuring of Moreno Valley Utility and staffing of new positions.

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On-Call Services, Service Category: STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES 24 • Assisted with the restaffing of the Business and Safety Division, Planning Division, and Community Enhancement Division.
• Ensured City Council priorities are addressed in a timely manner with positive outcomes. • Oversaw Department’s preparation and submittals for various grant applications consistent with City Council priorities and the CIP.

MARIA FRASER, PE, QSD, QSP, Sr. Engineer
Education
• BS in Civil Engineering
Registrations/Certifications
• Registered Civil Engineer
Highlights
Ms. Frazer has over 33 years of experience in design, planning, project Management and construction of public works and commercial development infrastructure field. Ms. Fraser has spent the last four (4) years in the public sector as the Capital Improvements Program Manager for the City of Chino. Her responsibilities include planning, managing, and directing the work of a division of the Public Works Department staffed by professional and sub-professional engineers. She has a broad knowledge of municipal government operations, including preparation and presentation of staff reports/resolutions to city councils, committees and interaction with public, various city departments, city council and other governmental agencies.

As the Public Works CIP Manager, Ms. Fraser has been responsible for the programming, designing and delivery of multi-disciplinary capital improvement program projects, including street, water, sewer, storm drain, transportation, paving and slurry maintenance program, and other infrastructure systems.

Ms. Fraser is competent in the management and coordination of all construction activities ensuring that the projects are delivered with regards to safety, quality, program and cost.

As the CIP Engineering Manager, Ms. Fraser assumed the role of Acting Public Works Director when the PW Director is away. During the Public Works Directors absence, she participated in the weekly Executive Management Team (EMT) and responsible for decision making during his absence.

Ms. Fraser’s experience also includes working at various positions for public and private agencies including:
• City of Palm Desert, City Engineer
• City of Chino, Senior Project Manager:
• City of Adelanto, City Engineer:
• Consultant for the Caltrans’s District 8 NPDES unit as Storm Water Coordinator/Water Pollution Control Manager CLM Professional Services
• Fraco Engineering Consultants, Principal Engineer
DAVID RAGLAND, PE, PLS, QSD, QSP, Sr. Engineer
Education
• Humboldt State University, CA, Bachelor of Science
Registrations/Certifications
• Registered Civil Engineer
• Licensed Land Surveyor
Highlights
Mr. Ragland is a civil engineer and land surveyor has over 30 years of diverse experience in a wide variety of projects in civil engineering. He has managed numerous multi-disciplinary teams dealing with the planning, engineering, entitlement, environmental permitting, development and construction of urban and rural development, and public works projects. His experience also includes special emphasis on complex grading and hillside developments (has worked on the civil engineering and development of more than 40,000 acres of hillside properties), preparation of due diligence and project feasibility analysis, through conceptual planning and design to entitlement and construction.

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On-Call Services, Service Category: STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES 25 ZIAD Y. MAZBOUDI, PE, QSD, QSP, CPSWQ, CPESC, LEED AP, D.WRE, Sr. Engineer Education
• BS in Civil Engineering
Registrations/Certifications
• Registered Civil Engineer (#61216)
Highlights
Mr. Mazboudi has 34 years of progressively responsible, diversified experience in public works, engineering, utilities, development engineering, facilities maintenance, sustainability, environmental programs and project management in both the public and private sector, supported by a strong educational background in civil engineering, geographic information systems, water quality/urban runoff, and environmental programs. His experience includes:
• City of San Clemente - PW Department, Deputy Director/Engineering • City of San Juan Capistrano - PW/Utilities Department, Senior Civil Engineer • City of Westminster - PW Department, Associate Civil Engineer/Development Engineer • City of La Habra - PW Department, Assistant Civil Engineer.

Special International Projects:
• US Green Building Council (www.usgbc.org), Egyptian Green Building Council (EGBC) Represented the US Green Building Council, to assist in the formation of the EGBC. Provided lectures on the role of government in Green Building and on the US Green Building Program, LEED. • USAID International Development Agency (www.usaid.gov), In partnership with USAID and ICMA Kingdom of Jordan Commercial/Industrial Environmental Audit In partnership with USAID and ICMA, developed a training manual for the audit of commercial and industrial facilities in Jordan. Performed audits in Jordan and provided recommendations to the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Local Government.

MICHAEL ACKERMAN, PE, QSD, QSP, QISP, Sr. Engineer
Education
• BS in Engineering
Registrations/Certifications
• RE Academy, Caltrans
• Water Pollution Control Compliance on Construction Sites for RE, Caltrans • Construction Program Management Workshop, FHWA
• Field Office Procedures Course, Caltrans
• California Work Zone Inspection – High Speed, Caltrans • Asphalt Concrete Inspection and Rehabilitation Strategies, Caltrans Highlights
Mr. Ackerman has over 20 years of experience. At Transtech, he has been working as a Sr. Engineer at various Transtech City Engineering Contracts. He has served at various Cities under Transtech’s City Engineering Contracts, including Temple City, Huntington Park, and Alhambra. He has a broad knowledge of municipal government operations, including preparation and presentation of staff reports/resolutions to city councils, committees and interaction with public, various city departments, city council and other governmental agencies.

Mr. Ackerman’s experience also includes working at Caltrans and other agencies:
• Caltrans District 8: Mr. Ackerman was a civil transportation engineer for Caltrans District 8 where he was involved in the design and construction of various projects. • City of San Bernardino: Mr. Ackerman was involved in various projects, including Development Review and Plan Check, Design and Project Management.
• City of Huntington Park: Mr. Ackerman worked as contract City Engineer under Transtech’s municipal services contract and later as City Engineer and Interim Director of Public Works under the City.

OKAN DEMIRCI, PE, QSD, QSP, MBA, Principal Project Manager Education
• BS in Engineering
Registrations/Certifications
• Registered Civil Engineer
• Caltrans Resident Engineer Academy
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On-Call Services, Service Category: STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES 26 Highlights
Mr. Demirci has approximately 12 years of experience. Mr. Demirci serves as Assistant Public Works Director, City Engineer, CIP Program Manager at Transtech’s Contract Cities and provides technical and management support.

Mr. Demirci completed Caltrans Resident Engineer Academy, very familiar with the management and administration of federally and state funded projects in compliance with Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM).

Mr. Demirci works as CIP Program Manager at various Transtech’s Contract Cities and manages various capital improvement programs including state and federal funded programs. Mr. Demirci’s experience also includes working as Resident Engineer, Project Manager and Construction Manager on various projects (including federal and state funded projects).

He has a broad knowledge of municipal government operations, including preparation and presentation of staff reports/resolutions to city councils, committees and interaction with public, various city departments, city council and other governmental agencies.

ROBERT QUINTERO, Sr. Project Manager, Utility Coordinator Education
• BS Urban & Regional Planning
• MBA
Registrations/Certifications
• Licensed General Contractor B
• Certificate Diversity & Inclusion for HR
Highlights
Mr. Quintero has over 25 years of experience in government relations, city administration, city planning, public works and utility coordination.

Throughout his career, Mr. Quintero has demonstrated strong leadership, project management, and comprehensive understanding of municipal government operations. He has successfully managed complex projects and engaged with various stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes for the communities he has served. He has a broad knowledge of municipal government operations, including preparation and presentation of staff reports/resolutions to city councils, committees and interaction with public, various city departments, city council and other governmental agencies.

At Transtech, Mr. Quintero has also served as contract Interim Public Works Director for Cities and as Project and Program Manager for various projects. He has participated on numerous multi-disciplinary teams dealing with the planning and execution of public works projects. He has served as the Project Manager for the design, construction and management of a variety of projects, including:
• Public Works and Infrastructure; Civic Center/City Hall Expansion; Community Center; Grade Separation
Mr. Quintero’s experience also includes working for a public agency in various capacities, including as Director of Public Services/Public Work Assistant City Administrator.

Mr. Quintero also worked at Southern California Edison (SCE) as Director of Government Relations.

AZITA FAKOORBAYAT, PE, Sr. Engineer
Education
• BS in Civil Engineering
Registrations/Certifications
• Registered Civil Engineer
Highlights
Ms. Fakoorbayat has over 25 years of experience. She has a broad knowledge of municipal government operations, including preparation and presentation of staff reports/resolutions to city councils, committees and interaction with public, various city departments, city council and other governmental agencies.

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On-Call Services, Service Category: STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES 27 Recent Experience with Transtech’s contract Cities:

Contract CIP Project Manager, City of Chino: As contract CIP Project Manager, coordinate various CIP projects throughout project design phase, including concrete, asphalt, storm drain, sewer, water, grading, traffic signal, accessibility. Conduct design review, PS&E review, constructability and biddability review, and manage design phase of various CIP projects, and manage and coordinate various CIP projects with various design engineers to ensure project design phases are completed within time and budget, and proceed with construction.

Public Agency Experience:
• Principal Engineer, City of Costa Mesa, CA
• As Principal Engineer, perform a broad range of highly complex and professional • Civil Engineer I, Pierce County Public Works Utilities and Transportation • Services, Design Section, Tacoma, WA
• Assistant City Engineer, City of Sumner, Sumner, WA
Private Consulting Experience:
• Senior Project Manager, Afb Group, Laguna Niguel, Ca
• Senior Project Manager, Berryman & Henigar, Santa Ana, Ca • Project Manager, CNC Engineering, Newport Beach, Ca
• Senior Design Engineer/ Project Manager, Harding Lawson Associates Group Inc., Bellevue, Wa CARLOS A. PINEDA, PE, QSD, QSP, LEED, Project Manager (Service Category: Design Services) Education
• BS in Civil Engineering,
Registrations/Certifications
• Registered Civil Engineer
Highlights
Mr. Pineda has over 30 years of experience in civil engineering and project management. He has extensive experience working for both private and public sectors. He has participated on numerous multi-disciplinary teams dealing with the planning and development of civil and traffic engineering, urban and rural development, and public works projects. He has served as Principal Project Manager for a variety of projects. Public works design experience covers a wide variety of projects, including the improvement of major arterials, secondary highways and collectors, flood control and drainage projects, water and waste water projects, ADA retrofit, and safe routes to school projects. He has a good understanding and knowledge of municipal government operations, including preparation and presentation of staff reports/resolutions to city councils, committees and interaction with public, various city departments, city council and other governmental agencies. Private sector design experience covers a wide range of projects including residential master planned communities and “in tract” residential improvements. In-tract residential improvements included the design and construction of domestic and reclaimed water infrastructure to serve the new developments.

ALI F. ZAGHARI, PE, PMP, Sr. Engineer
Education
• MS, BS in Civil Engineering
Registrations/Certifications
• Registered Civil Engineer
Highlights
Mr. Zaghari has over 35 years of experience in Transportation Management & Operations at various capacities in the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). His career path includes a number of key managerial positions in Caltrans leading to his last position as the Deputy District Director (DDD) for Traffic Operations at Caltrans District 7 in Los Angeles. As a member of District 7 Executive Team, Mr. Zaghari was responsible for policy, development and implementation of the traffic operations assets and the safe mobility of all users of the State Highway System (SHS) consisting of approximately 1500 center miles of freeways and conventional highways in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. He managed an operating budget of approximately $70M encompassing both operations management and capital outlay support needs. The organization under his leadership included critical functions such as Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Traffic Design, District Traffic Manager (DTM), Corridor Management, System Performance, and Encroachment Permits.

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On-Call Services, Service Category: STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES 28 JOHN OSKOUI, PE, Sr. Engineer
Education
• MS, Structural Engineering, Cal-State Fullerton
• BS Civil Engineering, University of North Carolina
Registrations/Certifications
• Registered Civil Engineer
Highlights
Mr. Oskoui, has over 30 years of past experience in City and County Public Works and has worked at several public agencies in Southern California:
• City of Downey – Assistant City Manager and Public Works Director • Anaheim Union HS District – Director of Planning, Design and Construction • Advanced Applied Engineering – Vice President of City Services • Long Beach Unified School District – Director of Maintenance and Work Control • City of Lynwood – Engineer/Assistant PW Dir/Director of Facilities JOSEPH DEPERALTA, PE, QSD, Sr. Engineer
Education
• BS in Civil Engineering
Registrations/Certifications
• Registered Civil Engineer
Highlights
Mr. Peralta has approximately 30 years of experience. His experience includes working as contract/consultant City Engineer, Plan Checker, Design Engineer for various Cities. His experience includes dealing, coordinating and navigating thru the permitting processes with municipal, county and state level and other governmental agencies, architects and consultant, utility companies, and regional entities, including Caltrans, Water Quality Board, AQMD, US Corps of Engineers, Department of Fish and Game, Union Pacific Railroad and others.

MOHAMMAD MOSTAHKAMI, PE, Sr. Engineer
Education
• BS in Civil Engineering
Registrations/Certifications
• Registered Civil Engineer
Highlights
Mr. Mostahkami has over 35 years of experience. His experience includes working for various Public Agencies as Public Works Director, City Engineer, Project Engineer, Plan Checker, Designer, including for the Cities of:
• Downey, PW Director
• South Gate, PW Director, City Engineer,
• Arcadia, Civil Engineer.

JEFFREY KAO, PE, CBO, CASp, ICC Certified Building Official, Plans Examiner and Inspector Education
• MS, BS Civil Engineering, Cal Poly
Registrations/Certifications
• Registered Civil Engineer; CASp
• ICC Certified Building Official, California Building Plans Examiner, CalGreen Inspector, CalGreen Plans Examiner, Mechanical Plans Examiner, Plumbing Plans Examiner, Building Inspector Highlights
Mr. Kao has over 20 years of experience and has been working at Transtech as Deputy Building Official, Senior Plans Examiner, On-Site Over the Counter Plans Examiner and performed plan checks for a variety of residential and commercial projects in Cities of Alhambra, South Pasadena, and Temple City.

Mr. Kao has broad knowledge of building and safety operations, including working in the capacity of Deputy Building Official and Plans Examiner. His past experience includes working as a structural engineer for 4 years at a structural design firm.

BAHMAN JANKA, TE, Sr. Traffic Engineer
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On-Call Services, Service Category: STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES 29 Education
• MS, BS in Civil Engineering
Registrations/Certifications
• Registered Traffic Engineer
Highlights
Mr. Janka has over 35 years of experience in Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning.

He has served as City Traffic Engineer and Transportation Director for public agencies, including:
• City of Pasadena, California: Transportation Administrator • City of Santa Clarita, California: City Traffic Engineer • City of Fremont, California: Associate Transportation Engineer • City of Palo Alto, California: Associate Transportation Engineer • Entranco Engineers, Bellevue, Washington: Transportation Engineer.

JANA ROBBINS, PTP, RSP, Sr. Transportation Planner
Education
• BA, Cal Poly Pomona
Registrations/Certifications
• Licensed Professional Transportation Planner
Highlights
Ms. Robbins has over 25 years of experience. She serves as one of Transtech representatives at various Cities, prepares traffic safety and calming studies, stop and signal warrants/studies, traffic impact studies, traffic calming reports, parking studies, responds to requests from Public and City Officials and attends Traffic Commission, Planning Commission, City Council Meetings as well as Design Review Board meetings. On behalf of client Cities, reviews traffic impact studies and parking analysis submitted by developers and represents contract Cities at Commission meetings when these projects are reviewed. She works directly with staff in the departments of public works, planning, engineering, and community development at each client city. She attends community forums and neighborhood block meetings to discuss and answer questions about current and future traffic conditions. She prepares traffic impact studies for development projects in Southern California, which involves the coordination with developers, as well as local and regional agencies.

JEFFREY HIRSH, Sr. Project/Construction Manager/Inspector Education: SDSU, College Level Classes
Registrations/Certifications: Cal OSHA 10 hour construction certified; Construction Site Storm Water Training
Highlights: Jeffrey Hirsh has approximately 25 years of experience in general engineering/public works and building construction projects. He has worked in the capacity of foreman, site superintendent and project manager. In these capacities, he has been involved in a wide variety of private and public works construction projects in Type A (General Engineering) and Type B (Building) construction. He has knowledge of standards and procedures for public agencies, including the Green Book, Caltrans, and has extensive experience in traffic control, safety and OSHA compliance requirements. Mr. Hirsh also has experience in inspecting federally funded projects to ensure compliance with the Caltrans LAPM.

Jeffrey’s prior experience includes: 2013-214, PSBI Parking Structure Construction: Sr. Superintendent; 1995-2013, Harwood Homes, Inc. Managed 35 Development Projects; 1992-1995, Overland Company:

Site Superintendent – SFR Tract Home Development; 1985-1992, Cambridge Development: Site Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent
CRAIG M. WHEELER, Sr. Project/Construction Manager/Inspector Education: BA
Registrations/Certifications: NASSCO-Certified Inspector (Pipeline, Lateral and Manhole Assessments); Licensed A General Eng. Contractor
Highlights: Mr. Wheeler has more than 30 years of experience in engineering and construction in both the public and private sectors. He has provided project management and inspection services on a wide variety of public works projects. His experience includes pavement rehab, ADA, sidewalk, curb&gutter, grading, wet and dry utilities, roadway reconstruction and resurfacing, bridge construction and rehabilitation, water and sewer lines, RCP or RCB storm drains, pump stations, booster pump stations, street lights, traffic signals-new and upgrade/modifications, parks, parking lots, structures Docusign Envelope ID: 385D5A06-B943-441A-994C-150C834FBB4F Statement of Qualifications
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On-Call Services, Service Category: STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES 30 and other related types of projects. As a project manager and construction inspector, Mr. Wheeler’s responsibilities include site observation and construction quality assurance and control, ensuring general site safety, preparing daily reports, photo documentation, monitoring SWPPP and BMP implementation, providing daily updates to the City project manager, providing recommendations and responses for contractor RFIs, assisting with submittal and shop drawing reviews, tracking quantities, and conducting progress payment reviews. He has inspected projects that are funded with State and Federal Funds and is familiar Caltrans LAPM for Contract Administration.

EARL FRASER, Registered Constr. Inspector, QSP, Sr. Project/Construction Manager/Inspector Education: BA
Registrations/Certifications: Registered Construction Inspector by American Construction Inspectors Association; QSP (Construction General Permit Qualified SWPPP Practitioner) Highlights: Mr. Fraser has approximately 30 years of experience. He is a Registered Construction Inspector by American Construction Inspectors Association. He is also certified as QSP (Construction General Permit Qualified SWPPP Practitioner). His experience includes inspection local roads, pavement rehab, ADA, grading wet and dry utilities. As Sr. Inspector/Construction Manager, he performs a wide variety of tasks to ensure the project progresses on schedule, is in compliance with approved plans and specifications, and effective communication and information flow is maintained with project participants. He has inspected projects that are funded with State and Federal Funds, and is familiar Caltrans LAPM for Contract Administration.

KEITH A. WYATT, Sr. Project/Construction Manager/Inspector Education: BA, UC Irvine, CA
Registrations/Certifications: Union Carpenter Apprenticeship School; 10-Hr, 30-Hr. OSHA; SWPPP Certified; FEMA Training: IS-3, IS-100.PWb, IS-200.b, IS-325, IS-552, IS-556, IS-700.a, IS-800.a, IS-803, IS-806, IS-809, IS-907; ICC: Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing Highlights: Mr. Wyatt has approximately 25 years of experience in the construction field in building and engineering/public works projects. He has worked in the capacity of superintended, project manager and construction manager for consulting firms, as well as construction companies. In these capacities, he has been involved in a wide variety of private and public works construction projects in Type A (General Engineering) and Type B (Building). The projects include, but not limited to, construction of new buildings, seismic upgrades, ADA upgrades, TI improvements, site development, roads, parking facilities, utilities, etc. The type of buildings includes community centers, schools, hospitals, warehouses, distribution centers, and various other projects. He managed projects which involved Local Agencies; CA Department of General Services (DGS); CA Department of State Hospitals (DSH); CA Division of the State Architect (DGS); CA Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD).

ROBERT GARCIA, Inspector
Education: California State University, Los Angeles, Continuing Education/Public Works Construction Inspection Course; California State University, Sacramento, Water Program/Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems
Highlights: Mr. Garcia has approximately 30 years of experience, of which 20 years has been working as the City Public Works Inspector for the City of Palmdale. His experience includes inspecting of all types of public works construction project: roadway construction, pavement rehabilitation, signals, grading, storm drains, sewer mains, concrete structures, sidewalks, and gutters. He also worked on county, state and federal funded projects. Mr. Garcia provided public works inspection services to the following Transtech client Cities: City of Hesperia, Public Works Inspector; City of Commerce, Public Works Inspector.

CLEMENTE ELIZALDE, Traffic Signal Inspector
Education
• San Bernardino Valley College, with a Major in Radio/Television, Communications and Electronics • Chaffey College, with a major In Industrial Electricity, Motor starters and Operational amplifiers Registrations/Certifications
• Certified International Municipal Signal Association “IMSA” level III Technician Highlights
Mr. Elizalde has over 30 years of experience in Traffic Signal Systems inspection, maintenance and installation.

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On-Call Services, Service Category: STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES 31 City of San Bernardino, 1985 to 2018, Traffic Signal Maintenance Department, various positions:
• Street Lighting Electrician
• Traffic Signal Technician II
• Traffic Signals Technician III
• Lead-Person for Traffic Signals, Street Lighting and Signs. • Street Signal/Lighting and Signs Supervisor
DUANE THAN TUT, Inspector
Education
• BSLA, University of California at Davis
Registrations/Certifications
• American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
• QWEL
Highlights
Mr. Tut has approximately 25 years of experience. His experience includes working as, Project Manager and Construction Manager on various projects (including regional and international projects) from project inception to closeout. He has prepared from Concept to Construction Administration for public parks throughout California. Highlighted projects are:
• Primrose Park, Temple City, CA. Cost: $2m
• Los Angeles Mission College Baseball and Softball Fields, CA • Streetscape for City of Lomita, CA
• North Verdugo Park, Glendale, CA
• Pacific Park, Glendale, CA
• Santiago Park, Santa Ana, CA: Cost: $3m
• Lions Park, Costa Mesa: Cost: $1m
• Brio Park & Oeste Splash Pads, City of La Habra, CA.
• Concept for Norm Ross Sports Complex, City of Stanton, CA for Prop 68 funding City CIP program including managing consultant contracts.

JAMES PAGANI, DSA Certified Accessibility Specialist, CHST, Inspector Education: BA, Goucher College
Registrations/Certifications: BCSP Constr. Health and Safety Technician; CalOES SAP Evaluator; DSA Certified Accessibility Specialist; FEMA Training: IS-3, IS-100.PWb, IS-200.b, IS-325, IS-552, IS-556, IS-700.a, IS-800.a, IS-803, IS-806, IS-809, IS-907; ICC: Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing; OSHA 30 Hour Trained
Highlights: Mr. Pagani has approximately 15 years of experience in public works construction management and inspection. Mr. Pagani has thorough knowledge and understanding of construction both on the jobsite and in the office, experience working with the various trades, designers, and managers of many different types of projects. Examples of his project experience as Public Works Inspector/Construction Manager includes: City of Rialto, Public Works Encroachment Permit Inspections; City of South El Monte, Public Works Encroachment Permit Inspections; Primrose Park Improvements, City of Temple City; FY 20/21 Pavement Rehab, City of West Covina; Previous Experience -Koury Engineering, Combination Inspector.

ANDY CARLTON, Inspector
Education: Computer Science, California State University, Fullerton Highlights: Mr. Carlton has approximately 15 years of experience, of which 5 years are in Inspection.

Mr. Carlton works as Public Works Inspector capacity at various Transtech client cities, which include Temple City, Commerce, South El Monte as Public Works Inspector issuing encroachment permits to various public works projects. His inspection experience in this capacity includes steel, masonry, concrete sidewalks, curb ramps, curb & gutter, driveways, on-site & off-site grading, trenching, traffic control measures, and street pavement. Recent projects representative of Mr. Carlton’s recent PW inspection experience include: City of Pico Rivera, METRO, Hot Spots Intersection Improvements Rosemead Boulevard at Slauson Avenue; City of Commerce, Atlantic Boulevard Improvements as part of METRO Call for Projects; City of South Gate, Safe Routes to School (SR2S) Cycle 10 Improvements Project.

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On-Call Services, Service Category: STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES 32 JORGE PAZ, EIT, Associate Engineer, Project Management/Inspection/Office Engineering/RE Support Education: B.S Civil Engineering, Cal Poly Pomona
Registrations/Certifications: EIT
Highlights: Mr. Paz has approximately 2 years of experience in Public Works Engineering and Project Management. He works at various cities under Transtech’s Municipal Contracts in support of managing Capital Improvement Projects. He also serves as Office Engineer on construction projects and assists Resident Engineers and Construction Managers with contract administration, document control, contract compliance.

FURKAN. CETINKALE, Associate Engineer, Project Management/Inspection/Office Engineering/RE Support Education: BS, Cal Poly Pomona, Industrial Engineering; MS, Cal Poly Pomona, Engineering Management
Highlights: Mr. Cetinkale has approximately 7 years of experience in the construction. He has extensive experience in all phases of projects, including planning/development, entitlement and permitting bidding, construction, close-out, full-life cycle, project workflow, operations/systems development, scheduling, cost and budget control, contract negotiations, change order management, bid preparation, safety.

BRIAN CERVANTES, Associate Engineer, Project Management/Inspection/Office Engineering/RE Support Education: B.S Civil Engineering, Cal Poly Pomona
Highlights: Mr. Cervantes has approximately 2 years of experience in Public Works Engineering, and Transportation and Traffic Engineering. He works in the Public Works Department/City Engineering at Transtech’s client Cities assisting City Engineers and Public Works Directors. He also serves as Office Engineer on construction projects and assists Resident Engineers and Construction Managers with contract administration, document control, contract compliance.

MELISSA DEMIRCI, RSP, Principal, Municipal Services Contract Manager Education
• BS Civil Engineering, Cal Poly Pomona
Registrations/Certifications
• Licensed Roadway Safety Professional
Highlights
Ms. Demirci has over 12 years of experience in Contract and Project Management. She oversees our municipal contracts and will service as the Contract Principal for this contract. She has her BS Degree in Civil Engineering from Cal Poly Pomona. She coordinates and interfaces with Transtech’s Building and Safety Division to develop special projects to ensure a successful applicant experience during the plan review, permit issuance and inspection process. Her prior experience includes working at the City of Los Angeles, Mayor’s Office Energy and Environment Team.

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On-Call Services, Service Category: STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES 33 Appendix1- ADDENDA
RFQ requires:
• State if any addendums have been received and include in the Proposal. o Receipt of Addendum 1 dated June 4, 2024 is acknowledged. Copy of Addendum is included in SOQ Section Appendix1- ADDENDA.

As required, copy of Addendum 1 is provided:

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On-Call Services, Service Category: STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES 35 Appendix2 - INSURANCE
Transtech’s current Insurance Info is provided below. If selected by the City for this project, we will appreciate the opportunity of having our Attorney discuss the final contract language to ensure our insurance is in compliance with current laws and regulations and meets the City’s requirements with the City’s Attorney. Following items may be discussed:
• For insurability purposes, any duty to defend which is not expressly deleted or defined as a reimbursement to the extent of the adjudicated negligence will present insurability issues. • Insurance may not cover payment for
any of the City’s’ defense related cost
prior to a final determination of liability
or to pay any amount that exceeds
Contractor’s finally determined
percentage of liability based upon
the comparative fault of Contractor.

Consultant should reimburse all
reasonable attorneys’ fees as part of
City’s total damages tied directly to
Consultant’s determined percentage
of fault.
• For insurability purposes, one of the
most important contract terms is to
ensure the word "negligent" is evident
in the indemnity clause. Absent a
negligence trigger for claims, a client
or owner could present claims with no
allegations of negligence, and the
professional liability may have
coverage implications. Inserting
"negligent" acts, errors, or omissions
can help make the entire indemnity
subject to an appropriate standard of
care.
• Many contracts use phrases such as:
“arising out of or in connection with".

This can allow the certificate holder to
assert claims that vaguely involve our
scope of services. By replacing such
phrases with "but only to the extent
actually caused by", the claimant
must establish that the negligence
was the proximate cause of the
damage, otherwise known as direct
causation, would be insurable.
• For insurability purposes, we suggest
limiting the obligation to only those
parties with whom we have the
contract, or who are in direct
contractual privity to the project owner.
• For insurability purposes, in the event of any dispute between the Parties related to this Agreement or this Project, we recommend that the Parties agree to first negotiate in good faith toward a resolution with participation by representatives of each Party holding sufficient authority to resolve the dispute. If such dispute cannot be resolved in this manner, before any action or litigation is initiated other than as required to secure lien rights, the dispute should be submitted to mediation using the American Arbitration Association or another mediator as mutually selected by the Parties. Such mediation should be completed within a reasonable period of time following either Party’s written demand with each Party to bear an equal share of the mediation fees and its own respective attorney and consultant fees and costs.”
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CITY OF GARDENA

CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH VERDE DESIGN, INC
This Agreement is entered into this 10th day of September, 2024, by and between the City of Gardena, a municipal corporation (“City”) and Verde Design, 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:
• Architecture and Landscape Architecture

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 progress. Consultant shall be entitled to reasonable compensation for the Docusign Envelope ID: C213ACC8-E15A-45DA-805A-553EF5810D37 Consultant Agreement with Verde Design, Inc. Page 2
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 and timely pursue and complete the performance of the Services required of it by Docusign Envelope ID: C213ACC8-E15A-45DA-805A-553EF5810D37 Consultant Agreement with Verde Design, Inc. Page 3
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 comply with all items specified by this Agreement. Any subcontractors shall Docusign Envelope ID: C213ACC8-E15A-45DA-805A-553EF5810D37 Consultant Agreement with Verde Design, Inc. Page 4
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: C213ACC8-E15A-45DA-805A-553EF5810D37 Consultant Agreement with Verde Design, 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: C213ACC8-E15A-45DA-805A-553EF5810D37 Consultant Agreement with Verde Design, 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: C213ACC8-E15A-45DA-805A-553EF5810D37 Consultant Agreement with Verde Design, 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: Verde Design, Inc.
2455 The Alameda
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Attn: Mark Baginski
Principal
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 – Verde Design 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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Derek McKee
Principal / Secretary
Mark Baginski
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.

City of Gardena Public Works Department: (310) 217‐9568 Docusign Envelope ID: C213ACC8-E15A-45DA-805A-553EF5810D37

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: C213ACC8-E15A-45DA-805A-553EF5810D37 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: C213ACC8-E15A-45DA-805A-553EF5810D37 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:
• Engineer(s) general requirements (Identify an Engineer with resume and proposed classification; Associate, Civil, or Senior Civil Engineer) - Docusign Envelope ID: C213ACC8-E15A-45DA-805A-553EF5810D37 6 | Page
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.

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: C213ACC8-E15A-45DA-805A-553EF5810D37 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: C213ACC8-E15A-45DA-805A-553EF5810D37 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: C213ACC8-E15A-45DA-805A-553EF5810D37 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.

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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: C213ACC8-E15A-45DA-805A-553EF5810D37 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: C213ACC8-E15A-45DA-805A-553EF5810D37 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: C213ACC8-E15A-45DA-805A-553EF5810D37 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: C213ACC8-E15A-45DA-805A-553EF5810D37 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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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)
Docusign Envelope ID: C213ACC8-E15A-45DA-805A-553EF5810D37 DESIGNING OUTSTANDING FACILITIES FOR CALIFORNIA’S RECREATIONAL COMMUNITIES DESIGNING OUTSTANDING FACILITIES FOR CALIFORNIA’S RECREATIONAL COMMUNITIES Chris Giannini, RLA (Associate, Senior Project Manager) 951.221.3142 | [email protected] Mark Baginski, RLA, LEED AP (Principal) 408.850.3411 | [email protected] 3685 Main Street, Suite 350, Riverside, CA 92501 | www.VerdeDesignInc.com LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE • CIVIL ENGINEERING • SPORT PLANNING & DESIGN

CITY OF GARDENA

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
RFQ DUE ON: THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2024, AT 2:00PM
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. COVER LETTER.......................................................................... P3 B. FIRM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE ................................ P5 C. KEY PERSONNEL AND EXPERIENCE ......................................... P13 D. ORGANIZATION CHART ......................................................... P15 E. SIMILAR PROJECTS/SERVICES ................................................... P17 F. REFERENCES .............................................................................. P27 G. FEE SCHEDULE ......................................................................... P29 H. RESUMES.................................................................................. P32 I. APPENDIX (ADDENDA).............................................................. P37

RAILROAD PARK, MORGAN HILL FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL, STOCKTON Verde Design provided planning, assessment, design, and construction documentation/support to the City for our three new park projects. The staff was knowledgeable, and their workshops and planning approach helped us facilitate informed decision making, resulting in three parks that are sure to be destination parks for the City, and ones that will serve residents for many years.

CHRIS GHIONE, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR

CITY OF MORGAN HILL
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KAISER PERMANENTE SPORTS VILLAGE, BAKERSFIELD
A

COVER LETTER
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City of Gardena
1717 West 162nd Street, Gardena, CA 90247
Attn: Kevin Kwak, Assistant Public Works Director
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Dear Mr. Kwak and Members of the Evaluation Committee:

We appreciate your consideration of our submission for the City of Gardena’s (City) RFQ, specific to landscape architecture services. Thank you for your time in advance. Verde Design, Inc. is a leading provider of comprehensive and integrated landscape architecture and civil engineering services. Our expertise lies in the planning, design, and construction administration of public recreational and athletic facilities. We work closely with cities, counties, and parks and recreation districts, as well as educational clients like school district to create exceptional outdoor spaces that enhance the community’s quality of life. With a team of 49 highly skilled professionals, we are committed to improving recreation, athletics, and the unique environments that contribute to the vibrancy of neighborhoods, schools, and community areas. We represent a team of talented professionals, including myself, Chris Giannini, as associate and senior project manager, and Mark Baginski as project principal, to help you achieve your goals. With a track record of completing over 750 projects for more than 110 public agencies, as well as establishing over 45 on-call partnerships, we have the experience and expertise to ensure your facilities continue to serve your citizens effectively and enhance the quality of life in your community. We are also currently providing Gardena High School with design services for athletic facility improvements.

Why Verde Design?
A Unique Understanding of Public Projects: We have an extensive portfolio of successful public recreational facilities, including over 45 on-call partnerships with public agencies. As a specialist in this market, we understand the demands placed on both passive and active public spaces. Our team knows how to balance competing budgetary needs with community desires. As a result, we have created a reputation for developing beautiful and functional designs for public facilities and spaces that preserve city/county history and identity, all while promoting health, wellness, learning, and fun.

Quality Contract Documents: By implementing our quality control program, our construction documentation packages have earned recognition from the contracting community for their clarity, ease of execution, and absence of ambiguities that could lead to potential change orders. This begins with our in-house review process during the design phase of the project where at least three licensed professionals review the contract documents. Our uniquely developed specifications provide step-bystep quality control checks with stated tolerances built into the construction process.

Sharing Our Knowledge: We will serve as an extension of your team and continue working to build strong relationships with your staff by listening to your updated goals and delivering projects that achieve them. We understand that proactive communication is the key to delivering projects on time and within budget, and our team will remain available and responsive throughout the process, as well as after your projects are completed. By selecting Verde Design, you are gaining an advocate on your behalf, and a partner committed to your projects’ long-term success.

Our project team will also draw from our extensive in-house resources, landscape architects, an architect, LEED accredited professionals, civil engineers, QSD/QSP certified professionals, and a strong production and technical support team to provide your staff with comprehensive services. Mark Baginski is authorized to bind the firm to the contract. As associate senior project manager, I will be your main contact and personally involved until your projects are completed. Verde Design accepts the City’s Agreement and the insurance requirements. We acknowledge Addendum No. 1.

Sincerely,

VERDE DESIGN, INC
Chris Giannini, RLA, Associate & Sr. PM (City Contact)
951.221.3142 | [email protected]
3685 Main Street, Suite 350, Riverside, CA 92501
Mark Baginski, RLA, LEED AP, Principal (Authorized Signature) 408.850.3411 | [email protected]
3685 Main Street, Suite 350, Riverside, CA 92501
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OUR SERVICES AND PROJECT TYPES
• Landscape Architecture
• Civil Engineering
• Master Planning
• Facility Assessments
• Management Plans/
Studies
• Feasibility Studies
• Schematic Design
• 3D Modeling
• Community Facilitation
& Outreach
• Construction
Documentation
• Irrigation Design
& Audits
• Cost Estimating
• Maintenance Planning
• New & Replacement
Playgrounds
• All-Inclusive Playgrounds
• New and Replacement
Athletic & Rec Fields
• Bike/Skate Parks
• Sports Field/Park Lighting
• Tennis/Hard Courts
• Pre-Fab Buildings for
Restrooms, Concessions,
Maintenance, and
Storage
• Plazas & Entry Elements
• Fencing & Gates
• Stormwater Facilities
• SWPPP & SWMQCP Plans
• Infrastructure Upgrades

FIRM PRINCIPALS

DEREK MCKEE, RLA

MARK BAGINSKI, RLA

DEVIN CONWAY, PE

NANCE CRONIN

BRIEF HISTORY
In 2007, Derek McKee and Devin Conway, both veterans
of the A/E/C industry, purchased key assets of a former firm and founded Verde Design, a certified Small Business Enterprise. Our leaders have crafted a culture rooted in sound practice, focused on sustainability, and staffed with people who care about enhancing their communities. Since our founding in Santa Clara, we expanded operations with additional offices in Folsom, Santa Rosa, and Riverside.

FIRM PROFILE
VERDE DESIGN, INC. INFORMATION
Type of Legal Entity: S Type Corporation and Certified
Small Business Enterprise in California
Years in Business: 17 years
Number of Employees: 49
Main-Contact: Chris Giannini, RLA, Associate/Sr. PM
951.221.3142 | [email protected]
Office Providing Services: Riverside office, located at 3685 Main Street, Suite 350, Riverside, CA 92501
Licenses Held: Landscape Architects & Civil Engineers
Website: www.verdedesigninc.com

ABOUT VERDE DESIGN
Verde Design is an integrated landscape architecture
and civil engineering firm specializing in award-winning recreational and athletic-focused spaces. We provide
our clients with comprehensive planning, design, and
construction administration services, and serve cities, counties, and parks and recreations districts, as well
as public and private K-12 schools, colleges, and
universities, local municipal agencies, businesses, non-profit organizations, and community groups.

We have partnered with over 110 public agencies
to date, and have completed more than 750 public
facility projects for clients. Projects have ranged from small neighborhood pocket parks to destination sites,
including expansive community parks and sports complexes.

We are passionate about these spaces and are committed
to creating lasting facilities that serve California's
recreational communities. Our principals are actively
involved in our projects and our clients’ satisfaction is their top priority. We approach each project by developing a
thorough understanding of our clients’ challenges and goals.

We staff our projects with a team of creative problem
solvers, and draw upon our in-house site planning, grading and drainage, planting, and irrigation design expertise, to provide solutions that meet or beat project schedules and remain within the established project budgets.

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TALENTED 49PROFESSIONALS

PROJECT DESIGN

AWARDS RECEIVED
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THAT OVER 96%

OF OUR BUSINESS

COMES FROM

REPEAT CLIENTS
96%
110+ PUBLIC

AGENCIES

PARTNERED

WITH IN

THE LAST
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$750+

MILLION

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PROJECTS

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Folsom Office:
1843 Iron Point Road,
STE 140
Folsom, CA 95630
916.415.6554 p.

Santa Clara Office
(HQ):
2455 The Alameda
Santa Clara, CA 95050
408.985.7200 p.

Santa Rosa Office:
3558 Round Barn Blvd,
STE 200
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
707.800.4204 p.

Riverside Office:
3685 Main Street,
STE 350
Riverside, CA 92501
951.221.3142 p.

FOUR BRANCH OFFICES

MASTER PLANS

FOR PUBLIC PROJECTS

PARK AND

PLAYGROUND

PROJECTS
$

ATHLETIC FIELD/
FACILITY PROJECTS 750 COMPLETED

VERDE DESIGN - BY THE NUMBERS
85+
+
+
150
Verde Design brings a wealth of experience in designing public facility projects with playgrounds, having successfully completed over 150 public park and playground projects. Our expertise also extends to creating all-inclusive playground designs that cater to people of all ages and abilities, going beyond the requirements set by the ADA.

Our approach involves carefully selecting site materials, making design decisions, and developing details that can be utilized in future projects. Our experience in these projects has given us valuable insights into creating comprehensive and easily understandable design documents that are suitable for bidding and construction. We are committed to bringing this expertise to your proposed project.

PROJECTS DESIGNED

FOR PUBLIC AGENCIES

PARK & PLAYGROUND
150+
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EXPERIENCE

RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Our mission is to provide excellence in design and
outstanding service to our clients. In our 17 years in
business, we have accumulated an extensive portfolio of successful recreational and athletic facilities, partnering with more than 110 public agencies and over 45 on-call
partnerships, and have completed over 750 recreational
and athletic facility projects.

Projects for public agencies have included master plans for community and pocket parks to regional and destination
sites, which include a variety of components, but not limited to, natural grass and synthetic turf fields, playgrounds, as well as all-inclusive playground with custom play features and surfaces, bike and skate parks, hard courts, fitness and exercise areas, recreational and passive areas, picnic
and BBQ areas, sports field/park/security lighting, park beautification and perimeter fencing/security, irrigation design, and ADA and circulation improvements.

The City of Gardena's (City) RFQ for General OnCall Professional Services - Specific to Landscape Architecture, is a submittal that directly aligns with
our 17 years of built and proven project experience.

Our experienced team will guide the City through
a comprehensive programming process, ensuring
that every aspect of your projects is thoroughly
understood. This will empower the City to make
well-informed decisions at each step of the way,
ultimately leading to successful outcomes. At Verde
Design, we recognize the significance of both the
operational and maintenance requirements in any
project. We are committed to collaborating with our
clients to ensure that these needs are effectively met.

We have demonstrated our ability to consistently play
a role with educating communities through community
workshops and stakeholder meetings, which allows them
to make informed decisions. We have proven experience
taking projects from just an idea through community
meetings to conceptual design to constructed and
completed projects, within budget and on time.

Our in-house team of landscape architects and civil
engineers will seamlessly integrate plans and specifications into a complete and easily built set of construction
documents. We will draw upon this expertise to deliver
your project on time and in budget. Our history of
successful public agency partnerships have resulted in
dozens of well-planned recreational facilities. Many of these facilities have been community and destination parks that receive a high-level of attention, traffic, and use.

The sophisticated design concept serves as a catalyst for our team's innovative thinking, guaranteeing meticulous development of your project with thorough exploration of all available options.

Should our team be chosen to collaborate with the
City, we will dedicate ourselves to understanding your
objectives, preferences, current priorities, and principles in order to ensure a successful partnership. This begins with a shared vision built upon your project goals, and is supported by Verde Design’s portfolio of similar work, and through the adoption of our simple, but clear approach to projects, which is illustrated in the following pages.

We have worked with Verde Design on a number and variety of projects over the past several years. They have the expertise that brings a level of quality that embraces and enhances our standards. I appreciate their collaborative approach in project development.

TARA GEE, PARK PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

CITY OF ROSEVILLE - GIBSON PARK
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PROJECT APPROACH

DELIVERING SERVICES/ APPROACH TO

WORKING WITH THE CITY
Verde Design believes that the key to developing successful projects begins with a simple, but clear, philosophy.

Investigate, Listen, Understand, and Recommend are the
core elements of our project approach. Beginning with our initial kick-off meeting with the City staff, we will learn more about the proposed project and better understand your
goals. This framework is critical to ensure consistent and clear communication is established between our team and City staff.

Investigate - The first step to the success of a project begins with a solid investigation. We would review existing documents and plans. On recreational projects, we will
conduct a site visit with client staff to understand and analyze the existing conditions of the facilities. This will ensure that we fully understand the projects’ parameters and constraints, as well as the existing site conditions.

This site analysis effort will be utilized throughout the projects, enabling educated and effective decisions to be made at the beginning of the design phase and throughout the projects.

Listen - A key element to project success, we emphasize the importance of listening to all project stakeholders’ concerns and desires. Our team will provide options and incorporate guidance provided by our clients’ staff, including
maintenance and operations staff, user groups, advisory bodies, and members of the community, and communicate this back to the project team. The result of our focus on listening is a cohesive team that works together on a shared path of understanding with client goals in mind, resulting in smoothrunning projects. Typically, we first focus on programming input and develop use-relationship diagrams for initial review and input.

Understand - As we mentioned, we use all information
available to develop design solutions that respond to our clients’ project needs, including site constraints, client staff direction, community feedback, and the allocated budget.

Based on input from the kick-off meeting with staff and the site walk, we can develop conceptual alternatives to final conceptual plans or master plans.

Recommend - Using our clients’ clear and approved
concept, we will render the projects’ vision into a complete, biddable set of construction documents. The Verde Design team will draw upon past successes with our extensive
recreational projects, including surrounding City projects, and knowledge of recreational and athletic facility design and construction to seamlessly facilitate the construction document phase. With most of our projects being
constructed, our staff are well experienced in supporting our clients through bidding and construction phases.

HOW WE CONTROL SCHEDULING
Verde Design employs 49 professionals with a variety of experience and expertise that can be utilized to complete or assist with any project. The variety of work completed by our firm allows us to intelligently respond to the needs and design services that may be required for your anticipated projects. We strive to provide problem-specific solutions by matching the personal and professional qualities of the individuals on our team to best serve the projects’ needs.

One way Verde Design is different from other firms I’ve worked with is they really listen to the client. Some design firms come into a project and they want to sell you on something they’ve already conceptualized or that fits their own artistic purpose, but Verde comes in with an open mind and listens first before drawing.

GREG BETTS, FORMER COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR

CITY OF PALO ALTO - MITCHELL PARK MAGICAL BRIDGE
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EXPERIENCE
Project schedules are a critical aspect of all projects outlining tasks, milestones, and deliverables. Our proposed project manager will develop a draft schedule and
review with the client to include submittal dates, review/ presentation meetings, community / governing body
milestones, etc. When the schedule is being developed,
we develop our internal staffing plan and workload
schedule. With the size of our office, we can complete a large quantity of work in a short period. Communicating and coordinating large staffing needs for a project is done internally in our weekly production meetings. If a project is going to require more staff than one project team can complete, we look at additional staff support or overtime to meet delivery schedules.

At the start, we will meet with you and your project team.

We will review your overall schedule constraints, identify critical path items, set initial milestones, and then prepare a draft master project schedule for further discussion. This schedule will include such items as submittal deadlines, dates for review/presentation meetings, community/governing
body milestones, agency review, etc. As the schedule is refined and dates are set, we will make staffing assignments within Verde and arrange internal workloads to meet your deadlines. As the lead consultant, we will also be carefully coordinating the work of team consultants to ensure that their work is completed on schedule.

Verde Design will also provide a comprehensive basis of design/design log document which will outline the proposed product elements to be chosen, initial systems design
components, and the outstanding items still required from the client to move forward in the design process. This document is updated as new input is received and we reference it as we develop the construction documents. In addition, we
provide progress reports with each submittal. The reports identify the submittal progress updates, comment responses, status, questions for the client, current and past cost estimate recap, and plan-by-plan updates. This helps to communicate all the facets that go into a construction document package.

QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL
(QA/QC)
Our dedication to quality control throughout the life of a project is one of the ways we establish the trust that leads to long-term relationships with our clients: We are proud of the fact that over 96% of our business comes
from repeat clients. Our internal Quality Assurance (QA)/ Quality Control (QC) reviews address design, biddability, constructability, compliance with local/state codes, and project requirements.

Our QC begins with the design phase and continues
throughout a project’s life. During the design phase, we will review the content of the schematic design graphics and support elements. The review at this stage is not technical, but quality control reviews the design to verify community and staff comments are included or rectified, spelling, as well as graphic clarity.

BOWERS PARK, SANTA CLARA
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EXPERIENCE
As we develop construction documents, we have a licensed professional who is not part of the project team provide a ‘fresh eyes’ review of the documents, in addition to the reviews by the principal-in-charge and the project manager.

We perform internal redline reviews, incorporate revisions, and review all client comments prior to submitting the
documents to you.

We review the submittal packages one week prior to our
submittal date and again during the City review period.

During submittal review meetings with City staff, we will share our comments and jointly decide how to address each of them. As part of our internal review process, we request draft submittals from all team consultants one week prior to the submittal date. We review their plans, comment on their materials, coordinate improvements between all team members, and return them for updates as needed before
we incorporate their materials into our submittal package to you.

Another aspect of our quality assurance process is our multidisciplinary firm. We have licensed landscape architects, civil engineers, and irrigation designers working together on the design and integration of the drainage, utilities, grading, materials, paving, layout, planting, and irrigation. Our staff will develop the project with systems designed together creating a more efficient and effective product.

We provide a progress report at each submittal that will outline comments and items we have seen and need to
address or coordinate with City staff. This report also includes City staff comments and documents what their status is and how they were resolved. Each report includes priority items, cost estimate progress, plan updates, specifications, and any questions our team has. All team members help
update this report for each submittal. At each submittal, we also have a meeting with City staff to present the submittal package in which the progress report is essentially the meeting agenda.

The goals of the Verde Design QC/QA process are to
ensure that the project is bid within the stated budget, that the documentation package is clear and free of ambiguity so that it can be properly priced by a group of qualified bidders, and that the improvements can be constructed in accordance with the design intent.

PREPARING BUDGETS AND ESTIMATES

METHODOLOGY
Good budgeting and estimating begin with developing a
clear project program including prioritizing the program elements and aligning them with the budget. We begin
each project by developing cost estimates based on the
known information and program. We work with the client
to determine the revisions to the program throughout each submittal to maintain the accuracy of project costs within budget. Our estimates are developed by our staff and team and we start them early during the design phase.

Our strategy when it comes to a fluctuating construction market is a multi-faceted approach to cost estimating,
including utilizing relationships in the contractor community as well as monitoring our many projects that are under
construction to understand current pricing. We sometime prepare additive alternates to our project plans to cushion against market dynamics.

Verde Design has continually proven their expertise in design, problem solving, leadership, efficiency, consensus building, and results. I have been extremely impressed with their professionalism and the knowledge that they bring to a wide variety of projects.

CHRIS BETH, DIR. OF PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

REDWOOD CITY- RED MORTON PARK
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CONTINGENCIES UTILIZED
Verde Design utilizes the following contingencies as a
starting point for most projects:
• Survey, Permits, Traffic and SWPPP 3%
• Bonding 2%
• Mobilization/Project Management 12-15%
We have also carried other contingencies as determined by the project and bidding environment:
• Escalation +/- 5%
• Bidding Contingency +/- 5-10%
(Based on the number of bidders received)
Our pricing approach includes materials, labor, and markups based on a proven format we have honed over years
of successful project bidding. The trickiest part of cost estimating is the dynamics of the market at the time of bid versus when the plans are completed, which is usually months before in some cases. Adding a bid contingency is good if there is a lag between the final estimate and bidding.

STANDARD ESTIMATING MANUALS USED

AS REFERENCE
Verde Design does not rely on manuals or guidebooks
for estimating. We have found these to be unreliable. We focus on getting real costs from contractors, suppliers, and manufacturers. We communicate with specialty trades to
understand asphalt, concrete, electrical, fencing costs, etc.

We can demonstrate the accuracy of this approach through our historical bid results summary.

SUBCONSULTANT TEAM

SUBCONSULTANT COORDINATION
At the beginning of a project, we review the project scope for consultant needs, including verifying with the City if there are any particular consultants that may have recent experience and knowledge of their particular project site we should consider. We establish a scope of work with the team, and coordinate it with the City. Part of that scope is the timeline and attaining buy-in from our proposed
list of subconsultant team members on the schedule and
deliverable dates.

As the design process evolves and documentation
progresses, the Verde Design staff works with
subconsultants to ensure that our team is using the proper AutoCAD (CAD) background files and specification
templates. We will work to get submittals from
subconsultants five (5) days before they are due so that we can review and redline for content and clarity prior to the official submittal to the City.

UPTOWN FAMILY PARK, PASO ROBLES
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EXPERIENCE
This process also continues during the City review of the submittal. After receiving any City (or public agency)
comments from the submittal, the Verde Design project
team will have a design team meeting to coordinate
the project design, including client comments, with the subconsultants, and coordinate the work required toward the next submittal. We regularly have project and team
meetings to coordinate and adjust items to avoid any
conflicts later during construction. Additionally, we
review each subconsultants' deliverables to ensure the
programmatic needs of the project are captured.

This submission is solely for the purpose of an on-call agreement, therefore, we have made the decision to
not include any subconsultants as part of our team at
this time. 1. In the event that a project requires a defined scope of work, we have the ability to suggest a team of subconsultants who can effectively carry out specific tasks as and when required. This approach allows for the inclusion of experts in various specialized fields, ensuring that the project is executed with the utmost precision and efficiency.

By leveraging the expertise of these subconsultants, we can ensure that all aspects of the project are handled
by professionals who possess the necessary skills and
knowledge to deliver exceptional results.

FAMILIARITY OF REGIONAL GRANTS/

COMPETITIVE FUNDS (SBCCOG & LA
METRO)
Many of the public projects we design are funded by
Federal or State grant funding or have been used as part of grant funding applications. We understand the various requirements that are often required as part of grant
funding both during design, project invoicing, and public outreach or during construction with requirements that may impact public input or volunteer participation. To help our clients maximize their opportunity for obtaining additional state funds, and translate their initial proposal into an organized program plan, we have provided the following:
• Technical language to fully capture the scope of the
project and its potential impacts
• Ensuring compliance with state or local jurisdiction rules, regulations, and applicable grant provisions
• Concepts or site plans to visually illustrate the project • Cost estimates for specific program elements, such as ADA access

GLORYA JEAN-TATE PARK, MARINA
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MAGICAL BRIDGE PLAYGROUND, MORGAN HILL
C

KEY PERSONNEL AND

EXPERIENCE
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PROPOSED PERSONNEL
In order to assist the City of Gardena (City) in achieving their future objectives and initiatives, we have curated a team possessing extensive expertise in public recreational facilities, a track record of effective problem-solving, and a history of collaboration on various projects for similar agencies. With a combined experience of more than five decades, our core team comprises Chris Giannini and Mark Baginski, who have an extensive background in delivering design-related expertise. Their wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience make them invaluable assets to our organization, ensuring that we consistently provide top-notch design solutions to our clients. Please see below our proposed key team members and their roles for your anticipated projects, as well the following section, D. Organization Chart for the team's project structure, as well as section H. Resumes for resumes of key team members with individual relevant project experience and qualifications within the last five years, per the RFQ. As previously mentioned, we are not including any subconsultants on our team at this time.

Chris will oversee the preparation of graphics, conceptual design, and construction documents/packages. His responsibilities include consistent QA/QC and design direction of the project. During the startup phase, he will work with Mike Salazar and the team to attain input from your staff, develop project programs, and respond to development issues. Chris will be the primary contact with the City during the project period.

Mike will coordinate with Chris and lead in the preparation of graphics, meeting preparation, client needs, and landscape construction documents/packages. Mike's responsibilities include management of projects as well as direct supervision of drafting personnel. He will also be responsible for drafting and other assistance as required to complete all assigned projects.

Gio will be responsible for design, drafting, and team coordination to help create the best possible product for the client. In this role, he will collaborate with Chris and Mike, beginning with the program development through the construction services. He will manage the construction documentation packaging and files. Gio will also be responsible for all construction cost estimating.

Mark will be your advocate to keep your project on target to meet your goals. He will be responsible for contract administration and oversee design development. As the design development proceeds, he will review all aspects of the project to confirm that all goals are met. Mark will be involved in preconstruction services between the District and general contractor and be involved in the construction administration process

KEY PROJECT TEAM MEMBERS PROJECT ROLES
Mike Salazar, RLA
Giovani Aguirre, RLA
951.221.3142
[email protected]
Years with Firm: 6
Office Location: Riverside
951.266.5221
[email protected]
Years with Firm: 3
Office Location: Riverside
951.266.5423
[email protected]
Years with Firm: 3
Office Location: Riverside
408.850.3411
[email protected]
Years with Firm: 16
Office Location: Santa Clara
Mark Baginski, RLA, LEED AP
Principal-in-Charge
Chris Giannini, RLA
Associate, Project Manager
Project Manager
Project Designer
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ORANGE MEMORIAL PARK, SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
D

ORGANIZATION CHART
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Chris Giannini, RLA
951.221.3142
[email protected]
Years with Firm: 6
Office Location: Riverside
Senior PM/Main-Contact
408.850.3411
[email protected]
Years with Firm: 16
Office Location: Riverside/Santa Clara
Mark Baginski, RLA, LEED AP
Principal-in-Charge
951.266.5221
[email protected]
Years with Firm: 3
Office Location: Riverside
Michael Salazar, RLA
951.266.5423
[email protected]
Years with Firm: 3
Office Location: Riverside
Giovani Aguirre, RLA
Project Designer

PROJECT TEAM ORG CHART
Project Manager

NORTH HAYDEN PARK, ROSEVILLE
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ROTARY PLAYGROUND, SAN JOSE
E

SIMILAR PROJECTS /

SERVICES
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PROJECT REFERENCES & EXAMPLES
Verde Design provides our recreational clients with a full range of services, from facility assessments and master planning efforts, to full construction documentation and overseeing the successful delivery of the construction
of new and renovated facilities throughout California
communities. We have partnered with more than 110 public agencies to complete a wide range of services on an
extensive list of public facility projects. Our specialized expertise means that you will receive quality project
management, planning, and design services from a team
of design professionals and engineers that understand
unique constraints of local recreational systems. Beyond our experience, our team's ability to successfully navigate the various regulatory agencies involved in any new or
improvement project adds incredible value any client.

Our selection of projects on the following pages have been carefully curated from a comprehensive list of initiatives, showcasing the diverse range of services we offer to cater to the needs of the City. These projects, all of which we were the prime consultant, serve as a testament to our ability to provide a wide array of services and demonstrate our commitment to meeting the City's requirements effectively.

PAST/CURRENT ON-CALL CLIENTS
Anaheim, City
Alameda, City
Atherton, City
Concord, City
Chino, City
Daly City, City
Fort Bragg, City
Foster City, City
Fremont, City
Hollister, City
Irvine, City
Lake, County
Livermore, Park/Rec
Lincoln, City
Los Gatos, Town
Marina, City
Menlo Park, City
Milpitas, City
Morgan Hill, City
Morro Bay, City
Newark, City
Oakland, City
Palo Alto, City
Pamona, City
Paradise, Park/Rec
Pleasant Hill, Park/Rec
Redwood City, City
Riverbank, City
Risverside, County
Roseville, City
San Bernardino, County
San Bruno, City
San Francisco, City
San Jose, City
San Leandro, City
San Mateo, City
San Ramon, City
Santa Ana, City
Santa Clara, City
Seaside, City
Tracy, City
Walnut Creek, City
Modesto, County
Santa Cruz, County

CATAMARAN PARK, FOSTER CITY
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JOHN D MORGAN PARK, CAMPBELL
Project Description: The City’s grand vision has been to provide recreation and learning opportunities to a large part of the population previously underserved and set out to create an all-inclusive play area within the mature John D Morgan Park. The City engaged the PRC and established an Ad Hoc subcommittee to lead the design process.

Community engagement was integral in developing the park site through several workshops and lead to the ‘Play in the Trees’ theme and play features.

The existing site was well established but working within the existing forested site and underground root systems required an adept team to keep the project moving in a timely
efficient process. The site also included underground utilities within easements that were protected in place during
construction but required a team effort from manufacturer to installer to avoid field conflicts. The playground amenities allow users of all levels to play side by side without barriers and the introduction of a picture exchange communication board (PECS) for non verbal park users. This may be the first installation of a PECS board in a public park in northern California.

Program:
• New play structure wheelchair accessible at upper and lower elevations and without barriers
• Engagement berm with slides and climbers
• Swing and sway zone
• Tot play zone and spinner zone
• Accessible drinking fountain, pathways and picnic areas, variety of seating options, and traditional benches
Services: Site design, planting and irrigation design,
stormwater management, community outreach, construction documents, and construction administration services
Client: City of Campbell
Fred Ho, Senior Civil Engineer
70 North First Street, Campbell, CA 95008
408.866.2156 | [email protected]
Size: 1 acre
Construction Cost: $1.4 million
Schedule: Construction completed December 2021
Project Team: Derek McKee (PIC), Todd Young (PM), and
Bill Drulias (Director of Design)
American Public Works Association (APWA)
2022 Project of the Year (Env/Parks < $2 M)

PROJECT AWARD
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DREAM HOMES PARK, CATHEDRAL CITY
Project Description: In 2020, Verde Design provided
conceptual planning efforts for a 7.5 acre community
park for the City of Cathedral City along the seasonal
Whitewater River. The park will be developed with trail connections to the region’s master planned CV link trail, Coachella Valley’s alternative transportation route. The park design includes a multi-use, natural grass open space area , futsal court, a central plaza, restroom building, two covered play areas, fitness stations, two basketball courts, dog park, picnic shelters, picnic tables, walkways, benches and two parking areas. Most recently, we were retained
by the City to complete the build-out of this project, and construction drawings are currently under way and the park opening is scheduled for late 2024.

Client: City of Cathedral City
John Corella, Dir. of Engineering/ Public Works
68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
760.770.0340 | [email protected]
Services: Master planning, conceptual design, public
outreach, consensus building, and construction documents Program:
• Natural grass open space/play area
• Shaded play areas and picnic areas
• Basketball courts and futsal field
• Fitness stations
• Restroom Building
• Large and small dog parks
• Perimeter walkways and security fencing
• Parking lots
Size: 7.5 acres
Construction Cost: $7.8 million estimate
Schedule: In design, estimated completion late 2024
Project Team: Mark Baginski (PIC), Chris Giannini (Sr. PM), Mike Salazar (PM), and Gio Aguirre (Project Designer)
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BRACE CANYON PARK, BURBANK
Project Description: Brace Canyon Park includes existing natural grass sports fields over an existing concrete
reservoir, as well as an unpaved walking path. The City has eliminated the use of pesticides in their park programs and seeks to reduce the use of water so they chose to replace the natural grass fields with synthetic turf. The concrete reservoir is roughly 30” below existing grades and was
built in the 1940’s. Load requirements and access points are critical design criteria that must be followed. Verde Design is currently designing construction drawings for this project.

Client: City of Burbank
Mike Del Campo, Superintendent of Landscape
275 East Olive Avenue Burbank, CA 91502
818.238.5343 | [email protected]
Services: Community facilitation, site design, construction documents, and construction administrative services
Program:
• Natural grass field conversion to synthetic turf
• Field striping for softball, flag football, soccer
and lacrosse
• New sports fencing
• New all-weather track surfacing
• Spectator seating
• Stormwater quality improvements
Size: 4.6 acres
Construction Cost: N/A (design fee: $288,370)
Schedule: 100% CDs are completed and submitted
Project Team: Mark Baginski (PIC), Chris Giannini (Sr. PM), Mike Salazar (PM), and Gio Aguirre (Project Designer)
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FAIR OAKS PARK, SUNNYVALE
Project Description: Verde Design was selected by the City of Sunnyvale for the renovation of Fair Oaks Park, a 15-acre community park located in Northern Sunnyvale, originally built in 1969. The design includes the replacement of the existing athletic field turf with synthetic turf for its baseball, soccer, and multi-use fields. This is the City's first park with synthetic turf, which will reduce annual water usage and significantly increase play time during high rainfall seasons.

In addition to the fields, the Verde Design team worked with the Magical Bridge Foundation and City staff for an all-inclusive playground to be incorporated within the park design. The project also included hardcourt improvements, expanded picnic areas, and circulation and infrastructure improvements.

Program:
• Conversion of natural grass field with synthetic turf fields • Renovation of picnic areas and park amenities
• Magical Bridge Playground - universally accessible play areas for children of a wide range of abilities and ages with custom playhouse
• Reconstruction of hardcourts
• Maintenance building renovation
• New restrooms/concessions building
• Upgrade to existing sports field and pedestrian site lighting • Dog park with DG surfacing
Services: Community facilitation, site design, construction documents, and construction administrative services
Client: City of Sunnyvale
Jim Stark, Superintendent of Parks
6221 Commercial Street
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
408.730.7596 | [email protected]
Size: 15 acres
Construction Cost: $16.75 million
Schedule: Construction completed June 2022
American Public Works Association (APWA)
2022 Environmental/Parks Honors Award $5-25M

PROJECT AWARD
Project Team: Mark Baginski (PIC), Pat Healy (PM), Qian Huang (Job Captain), Bill Drulias (Director of Design), and Daniel Correia (Job Captain)
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CAPTAIN JOSEPH MCCONNEL JR. USAF

PARK, APPLE VALLEY
Project Description: Verde Design was hired to provide
design services for a 12-acre community park for the Town of Apple Valley. The land had previously been used as
sports fields and included a decomposed granite track
as well. The property, leased from the school district, had fallen into disrepair was selected by the town to be submitted for Proposition 68 State Grant Funding for a new park. The Town was granted funding by state to provide a recreational facility for the underserved community. Verde Design’s multi-disciplinary team provided conceptual master plan options that fit within the available budget and the construction drawings are currently being developed.

Client: Town of Apple Valley
Rich Berger, Project Manager
14955 Dale Evans Parkway, Apple Valley, CA, 92307
760.240.7000 | [email protected]
Project Team: Mark Baginski (PIC), Chris Giannini (Sr. PM), Mike Salazar (PM), and Gio Aguirre (Project Designer)

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PAHUTE ROAD
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PLAZA
· ENHANCED PAVING WITH SCORING PATTERN
· SHADE TREES ON TREE GRATES
· BENCHES

PLAY AREA
· PLAY STRUCTURES - 2-5 YRS & 5-12 YRS
· FABRIC SHADE STRUCTURES OVER
· RUBBER SURFACING WITH DUAL COLOR

PATTERN

VETERANS MEMORIAL
· MEMORIAL WALL
· 3 FLAGS
· ENHANCED PAVING
· BENCHES

GROUP PICNIC
· LARGE SHADE STRUCTURE
· PICNIC TABLES
· GROUP BBQ

EXTENDED PICNIC AREA
· STABILIZED DECOMPOSED GRANITE
· PICNIC TABLES
· SHADE TREES

SMALL PICNIC
· SMALL SHADE STRUCTURE
· PICNIC TABLE
· BBQ

DOG PARK
· SMALL DOG AREA
· LARGE DOG AREA
· DUAL-WING SHADE STRUCTURE
· BENCHES
· DRINKING FOUNTAIN WITH DOG BOWL
· STABILIZED DECOMPOSED GRANITE PATH
· ROCK RUBBLE PERIMETER
· GRASS AREA
TRACK - 6 LANE, 400 METER TRACK
· ALL-WEATHER TRACK SURFACING

FOOTBALL FIELD - HIGH SCHOOL SIZE
· NATURAL GRASS
SOCCER FIELD - 195' X 360'
· NATURAL GRASS
SOCCER FIELD - 165' X 300'
· NATURAL GRASS
SOFTBALL FIELD - 200' OUTFIELD
· NATURAL GRASS
· INFIELD & WARNING TRACK - FINES
· 2X DUGOUT - 10' X 50' - STRUCTURE/SHADE

OVER CHAINLINK DUGOUT
· 2X SINGLE BULLPEN - 10' X 60'

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· 1X 3-ROW ALUMINUM BLEACHERS
· 2X 5-ROW ALUMINUM BLEACHERS

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· 1X LARGE 7-ROW ALUMINUM BLEACHERS
· SHADE TREES ON TREE GRATES
· CONCRETE SEATWALLS (DIVIDING MAIN PARK
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PARKING LOT
· AC PAVING
· 162 REGULAR PARKING STALL
· 5 ADA PARKING STALLS
· 167 TOTAL PARKING STALLS

ACCESS MAINTENANCE PATH
· STABILIZED DECOMPOSED GRANITE PATH

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PLANTING AREA
· DECOMPOSED GRANITE FINES
· LOW WATER-USE SHRUBS & GROUNDCOVER
· LOW WATER-USE TREES
· BOULDERS
· ROCK RUBBLE
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Program:
• All-weather track
• Football field
• Two soccer fields
• Softball field
• Play Area
• Dog park
• Veterans Memorial
• Restroom building
• Picnic shelters
• Parking area
Services: Space programming, parking and circulation study, conceptual design, budget level construction cost analysis, construction documents, bidding, and construction support Size: 12 acres
Construction Cost: TBD
Schedule: Anticipated completion mid 2025
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FIDDYMENT POCKET PARKS, ROSEVILLE
Project Description: Verde Design developed the master
plans, construction documents and provided construction administration services for three pocket parks in the
Roseville. Pocket parks, are small parks, accessible to the general public. The sites all include open green space and drought tolerant planting.

Program:

F-94 (KAY SAKAMOTO) PARK: A 1.25 acre park that
includes a children's play area, shaded seating, and a picnic zone with a kids scooter pathway that circles and passes through. The other amenities include a tire swing, perimeter walkways, and additional site furnishings such as bike racks, drinking fountains, benches, picnic tables, and security lighting.

F-95 (BEVERLEY BOS) PARK: A 1.5-acre pocket park
in West Roseville, which features two large open turf
areas with drought tolerant planters throughout. The
park also includes two play areas. The first is comprised of a standalone swing set while the second contains a
dynamic climbing structure which supports sliding features.

Community members are able to use the 20’ x 20’ steel shade structure located in between the play areas.

F-97 (JIM GRAY) PARK: A 1.32 acre site that includes a
children's play area with adjacent shaded seating/picnic area, half-court basketball, pedestrian circulation, and various site furnishings.

F-101 (NORTH HAYDEN) PARK : A small 0.96 acre site
centered around two bocce courts, each with seating and tables beneath shade canopies. This area is surrounded by open green space.

Services: Master planning, conceptual design, construction documents, and construction administration services
Client: Taylor Builders
Steve Hicks, Vice President of Development
3500 Douglas Blvd, Suite 210
Roseville, CA 95661
916.240.2752 | [email protected]
Size: 5.03 acres total
Construction Cost:

F-94 (Kay Sakamoto) Park: $983,269
F-95 (Berverley Bos) Park: $710,000
F-97 (Jim Gray) Park: $1.26 million
F-101(North Hayden) Park: $577,599
Schedule:

F-94 (Kay Sakamoto) Park: Completed July 2021
F-95 (Beverley Bos) Park: Completed May 2018
F-97 (Jim Gray) Park: Completed 2019
F-101(North Hayden) Park: Completed 2021
Project Team: Mark Baginski (PIC), Chris Sullivan (PM), and Amy LaTomme (PM)
F-101
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