PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AND
TAIT & ASSOCIATES, INC.
FOR
ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING
& PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and between the City of Huntington Beach, a municipal corporation of the State of California, hereinafter referred to as "CITY," and TAIT & ASSOCIATES, INC., a California Corporation hereinafter referred to as "CONSULTANT."
WHEREAS, CITY desires to engage the services of a consultant to provide On-Call Civil Engineering & Professional Consulting Services; and
Pursuant to documentation on file in the office of the City Clerk, the provisions of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code, Chapter 3.03, relating to procurement of professional service contracts have been complied with; and
CONSULTANT has been selected to perform these services, NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed by CITY and CONSULTANT as follows:
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES
CONSULTANT shall provide all services as described in Exhibit "A," which is attached hereto and incorporated into this Agreement by this reference. These services shall sometimes hereinafter be referred to as the "PROJECT."
CONSULTANT hereby designates Jacob Vandervis who shall represent it and be its sole contact and agent in all consultations with CITY during the performance of this Agreement.
CITY STAFF ASSISTANCE
CITY shall assign a staff coordinator to work directly with CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement.
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TERM; TIME OF PERFORMANCE
Time is of the essence of this Agreement. The services of CONSULTANT are to commence on → 20 (the "Commencement Date"). This Agreement shall automatically terminate three (3) years from the Commencement Date, unless extended or sooner terminated as provided herein. All tasks specified in Exhibit "A" shall be completed no later than three (3) years from the Commencement Date. The time for performance of the tasks identified in Exhibit "A" are generally to be shown in Exhibit "A." This schedule may be amended to benefit the PROJECT if mutually agreed to in writing by CITY and CONSULTANT.
In the event the Commencement Date precedes the Effective Date, CONSULTANT shall be bound by all terms and conditions as provided herein.
COMPENSATION
In consideration of the performance of the services described herein, CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT on a time and materials basis at the rates specified in Exhibit "B," which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference into this Agreement, a fee, including all costs and expenses, not to exceed Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00).
5. EXTRA WORK
In the event CITY requires additional services not included in Exhibit "A" or changes in the scope of services described in Exhibit "A," CONSULTANT will undertake such work only after receiving written authorization from CITY. Additional compensation for such extra work shall be allowed only if the prior written approval of CITY is obtained.
6. METHOD OF PAYMENT
CONSULTANT shall be paid pursuant to the terms of Exhibit "B." 25-16466/380246 2 of 11
DISPOSITION OF PLANS, ESTIMATES AND OTHER DOCUMENTS
CONSULTANT agrees that title to all materials prepared hereunder, including, without limitation, all original drawings, designs, reports, both field and office notices, calculations, computer code, language, data or programs, maps, memoranda, letters and other documents, shall belong to CITY, and CONSULTANT shall turn these materials over to CITY upon expiration or termination of this Agreement or upon PROJECT completion, whichever shall occur first. These materials may be used by CITY as it sees fit.
8. HOLD HARMLESS
A. CONSULTANT hereby agrees to protect, defend, indemnify and hold harmless CITY, its officers, elected or appointed officials, employees, agents and volunteers from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, expenses, judgments, demands and defense costs (including, without limitation, costs and fees of litigation of every nature or liability of any kind or nature) arising out of or in connection with CONSULTANT's (or CONSULTANT's subcontractors, if any) negligent (or alleged negligent) performance of this Agreement or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in this Agreement by CONSULTANT, its officers, agents or employees except such loss or damage which was caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of CITY. CONSULTANT will conduct all defense at its sole cost and expense and CITY shall approve selection of CONSULTANT's counsel. This indemnity shall apply to all claims and liability regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The policy limits do not act as limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by CONSULTANT.
B. To the extent that CONSULTANT performs "Design Professional Services" within the meaning of Civil Code Section 2782.8, then the following Hold Harmless provision applies in place of subsection A above:
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"CONSULTANT hereby agrees to protect, defend, indemnify and hold harmless CITY and its officers, elected or appointed officials, employees, agents and volunteers, from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, expenses, demands and defense costs (including, without limitation, costs and fees of litigation of every nature or liability of any kind or nature) to the extent that the claims against CONSULTANT arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of CONSULTANT. In no event shall the cost to defend charged to CONSULTANT exceed CONSULTANT's proportionate percentage of fault. However, notwithstanding the previous sentence, in the event one or more other defendants to the claims and/or litigation is unable to pay its share of defense costs due to bankruptcy or dissolution of the business, CONSULTANT shall meet and confer with CITY and other defendants regarding unpaid defense costs. The duty to indemnify, including the duty and the cost to defend, is limited as provided in California Civil Code Section 2782.8.
C. Regardless of whether subparagraph A or B applies, CITY shall be reimbursed by CONSULTANT for all costs and attorney's fees incurred by CITY in enforcing this obligation.
This indemnity shall apply to all claims and liability regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The policy limits do not act as a limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by CONSULTANT.
9. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE
CONSULTANT shall obtain and furnish to CITY a professional liability insurance policy covering the work performed by it hereunder. This policy shall provide coverage for CONSULTANT's professional liability in amount not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence and in the aggregate. The above-mentioned insurance shall not contain a self-insured retention without the express written consent of CITY; however an insurance 25-16466/380246 4 of 11
policy "deductible" of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) or less is permitted. A claims-made policy shall be acceptable if the policy further provides that:
A. The policy retroactive date coincides with or precedes the initiation of the scope of work (including subsequent policies purchased as renewals or replacements).
B. CONSULTANT shall notify CITY of circumstances or incidents that might give rise to future claims.
CONSULTANT will make every effort to maintain similar insurance during the required extended period of coverage following PROJECT completion. If insurance is terminated for any reason, CONSULTANT agrees to purchase an extended reporting provision of at least two (2) years to report claims arising from work performed in connection with this Agreement.
If CONSULTANT fails or refuses to produce or maintain the insurance required by this section or fails or refuses to furnish the CITY with required proof that insurance has been procured and is in force and paid for, the CITY shall have the right, at the CITY's election, to forthwith terminate this Agreement. Such termination shall not effect Consultant's right to be paid for its time and materials expended prior to notification of termination. CONSULTANT waives the right to receive compensation and agrees to indemnify the CITY for any work performed prior to approval of insurance by the CITY.
10. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
Prior to commencing performance of the work hereunder, CONSULTANT shall furnish to CITY a certificate of insurance subject to approval of the City Attorney evidencing the foregoing insurance coverage as required by this Agreement; the certificate shall:
A. provide the name and policy number of each carrier and policy; B. state that the policy is currently in force; and
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C. shall promise that such policy shall not be suspended, voided or canceled by either party, reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days' prior written notice; however, ten (10) days' prior written notice in the event of cancellation for nonpayment of premium.
CONSULTANT shall maintain the foregoing insurance coverage in force until the work under this Agreement is fully completed and accepted by CITY.
The requirement for carrying the foregoing insurance coverage shall not derogate from CONSULTANT's defense, hold harmless and indemnification obligations as set forth in this Agreement. CITY or its representative shall at all times have the right to demand the original or a copy of the policy of insurance. CONSULTANT shall pay, in a prompt and timely manner, the premiums on the insurance hereinabove required.
11. INDEPENDENT CONTRACIOR
CONSULTANT is, and shall be, acting at all times in the performance of this Agreement as an independent contractor herein and not as an employee of CITY. CONSULTANT shall secure at its own cost and expense, and be responsible for any and all payment of all taxes, 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, in connection with the PROJECT and/or the services to be performed hereunder.
12. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
All work required hereunder shall be performed in a good and workmanlike manner.
CITY may terminate CONSULTANT's services hereunder at any time with or without cause, and whether or not the PROJECT is fully complete. Any termination of this Agreement by CITY shall be made in writing, notice of which shall be delivered to CONSULTANT as provided herein. In the 25-16466/380246 6 of11
event of termination, all finished and unfinished documents, exhibits, report, and evidence shall, at the option of CITY, become its property and shall be promptly delivered to it by CONSULTANT.
13. ASSIGNMENT AND DELEGATION
This Agreement is a personal service contract and the work hereunder shall not be assigned, delegated or subcontracted by CONSULTANT to any other person or entity without the prior express written consent of CITY. If an assignment, delegation or subcontract is approved, all approved assignees, delegates and subconsultants must satisfy the insurance requirements as set forth in Sections 9 and 10 hereinabove.
14. COPYRIGHTS/PATENTS
CITY shall own all rights to any patent or copyright on any work, item or material produced as a result of this Agreement.
15. CITY EMPLOYEES AND OFFICIALS
CONSULTANT shall employ no CITY official nor any regular CITY employee in the work performed pursuant to this Agreement. No officer or employee of CITY shall have any financial interest in this Agreement in violation of the applicable provisions of the California Government Code.
16. NOTICES
Any notices, certificates, or other communications hereunder shall be given either by personal delivery to CONSULTANT's agent (as designated in Section 1 hereinabove) or to CITY as the situation shall warrant, or by enclosing the same in a sealed envelope, postage prepaid, and depositing the same in the United States Postal Service, to the addresses specified below. CITY and CONSULTANT may designate different addresses to which subsequent notices, certificates or other communications will be sent by notifying the other party via personal delivery, a reputable overnight carrier or U. S. certified mail-return receipt requested:
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TO CITY: TO CONSULTANT:
City of Huntington Beach TAIT & Associates, Inc.
ATTN: Director of Public Works Attn: Jacob Vandervis
2000 Main Street 701 N Parkcenter Drive
Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Santa Ana, CA 92705
17. CONSENT
When CITY's consent/approval is required under this Agreement, its consent/approval for one transaction or event shall not be deemed to be a consent/approval to any subsequent occurrence of the same or any other transaction or event.
18. MODIFICATION
No waiver or modification of any language in this Agreement shall be valid unless in writing and duly executed by both parties.
19. SECTION HEADINGS
The titles, captions, section, paragraph and subject headings, and descriptive phrases at the beginning of the various sections in this Agreement are merely descriptive and are included solely for convenience of reference only and are not representative of matters included or excluded from such provisions, and do not interpret, define, limit or describe, or construe the intent of the parties or affect the construction or interpretation of any provision of this Agreement.
20. INTERPRETATION OF THIS AGREEMENT
The language of all parts of this Agreement shall in all cases be construed as a whole, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any of the parties. If any provision of this Agreement is held by an arbitrator or court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable, void, illegal or invalid, such holding shall not invalidate or affect the remaining covenants and provisions of this Agreement. No covenant or provision shall be deemed dependent upon any other unless so expressly provided here. As used in this Agreement, the masculine or 25-16466/380246 8 of 11
neuter gender and singular or plural number shall be deemed to include the other whenever the context so indicates or requires. Nothing contained herein shall be construed so as to require the commission of any act contrary to law, and wherever there is any conflict between any provision contained herein and any present or future statute, law, ordinance or regulation contrary to which the parties have no right to contract, then the latter shall prevail, and the provision of this Agreement which is hereby affected shall be curtailed and limited only to the extent necessary to bring it within the requirements of the law.
21. DUPLICATE ORIGINAL
The original of this Agreement and one or more copies hereto have been prepared and signed in counterparts as duplicate originals, each of which so executed shall, irrespective of the date of its execution and delivery, be deemed an original. Each duplicate original shall be deemed an original instrument as against any party who has signed it.
22. IMMIGRATION
CONSULTANT shall be responsible for full compliance with the immigration and naturalization laws of the United States and shall, in particular, comply with the provisions of the United States Code regarding employment verification.
23. LEGAL SERVICES SUBCONTRACTING PROHIBITED
CONSULTANT and CITY agree that CITY is not liable for payment of any subcontractor work involving legal services, and that such legal services are expressly outside the CONSULTANT understands that pursuant to
scope of services contemplated hereunder.
Huntington Beach City Charter Section 309, the City Attorney is the exclusive legal counsel for CITY; and CITY shall not be liable for payment of any legal services expenses incurred by CONSULTANT.
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24. ATTORNEY'S FEES
In the event suit is brought by either party to construe, interpret and/or enforce the terms and/or provisions of this Agreement or to secure the performance hereof, each party shall bear its own attorney's fees, such that the prevailing party shall not be entitled to recover its attorney's fees from the nonprevailing party.
25. SURVIVAL
Terms and conditions of this Agreement, which by their sense and context survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement, shall so survive.
26. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
27. SIGNATORIES
Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature hereinbelow has the power, authority and right to bind their respective parties to each of the terms of this Agreement, and shall indemnify CITY fully for any injuries or damages to CITY in the event that such authority or power is not, in fact, held by the signatory or is withdrawn.
28. ENTIRETY
The parties acknowledge and agree that they are entering into this Agreement freely and voluntarily following extensive arm's length negotiation, and that each has had the opportunity to consult with legal counsel prior to executing this Agreement. The parties also acknowledge and agree that no representations, inducements, promises, agreements or warranties, oral or otherwise, have been made by that party or anyone acting on that party's behalf, which are not embodied in this Agreement, and that that party has not executed this Agreement in reliance on any representation, inducement, promise, agreement, warranty, factor circumstance not expressly set forth in this 25-16466/380246 10 of 11
Agreement. This Agreement, and the attached exhibits, contain the entire agreement between the parties respecting the subject matter of this Agreement, and supersede all prior understandings and agreements whether oral or in writing between the parties respecting the subject matter hereof.
29. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Agreement shall be effective on the date of its approval by the City Council.
This Agreement shall expire when terminated as provided herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by and through their authorized officers.
CONSULTANT, CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, a
TAIT & ASSOCIATES, INC. municipal corporation of the State of California
Sal Valle Mayor
By:
Jake Vanderi
print name City Clerk
ITS: (circle one) Chairman/President Vice President)
INITIATED AND APPROVED:
AND
By: Director of Public Works
Janes
print name
ITS: (circle one) Secretary Chief Financial Officer/Asst.) REVIEWED AND APPROVED:
Secretary - Treasurer
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
My Lagle
City Attorney fre
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Agreement. This Agreement, and the attached exhibits, contain the entire agreement between the parties respecting the subject matter of this Agreement, and supersede all prior understandings and agreements whether oral or in writing between the parties respecting the subject matter hereof.
29. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Agreement shall be effective on the date of its approval by the City Council.
This Agreement shall expire when terminated as provided herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by and through their authorized officers.
CONSULTANT, CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, a
TAIT & ASSOCIATES, INC. municipal corporation of the State of California
Mayor
By:
print name City Clerk
ITS: (circle one) Chairman/President/Vice President
INITIATED AND APPROVED:
AND
By:
Director of Public Works
print name
ITS: (circle one) Secretary/Chief Financial Officer/Asst. REVIEWED AND APPROVED:
Secretary - Treasurer
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Vii Hate
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT "A"
A. STATEMENT OF WORK: (Narrative of work to be performed) Provide On-Call Civil Engineering and Professional Consulting Services. If Consultant chooses to assign different personnel to the project, Consultant must submit names and qualifications of these staff to City for approval before commencing work.
B. CONSULTANT'S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
See Attached Exhibit A
C. CITY'S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Furnish Scope of Work and provide a request for proposal for each project.
City shall issue a task order for each project based upon scope of services, work schedule, and fee proposal submitted.
D. WORK PROGRAM/PROJECT SCHEDULE:
A project schedule will be developed for each project assigned by the City.
EXHIBIT A
EXHIBIT A TAIT & ASSOCIATES, INC.
ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES A. VENDOR APPLICATION FORM & COVER LETTER-
March 13, 2025
City of Huntington Beach
Finance Department
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California 92048
RE: ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES - B. GENERAL CIVIL ENGINEERING
TAIT & Associates, Inc. (TAIT) is pleased to submit us to provide effective and coordinated services for this proposal in response to RFP for On-Call Civil future projects.
Engineering Professional Consulting Services for the City Commitment to Service and Point of Contact. of Huntington Beach (City). TAIT has been delivering Acting as an extension of the Cily's staff, TAIT emphasizes solutions for over 61 years and has provided civil, clear communication and reliable service. The project engineering, architectural design, and construction will be managed from TAIT's headquarters, support services to municipalities, transit agencies, and located at 701 Parkcenter Drive, Santa Ana, CA private sector clients on a range of infrastructure projects. 92705, with David Sloan serving as the Project Manager and Primary point of contact. David
TAIT at a Glance. TAIT is headquartered in Santa can be reached at 714-560-8200 ext. 643, fax Ana, allowing us to coordinate efficiently and respond 714-560-8211, and email at [email protected]. TAIT quickly to the Cily's project needs. TAIT employs is prepared to allocate the necessary personnel and 200 associates, including civil engineers, architects, resources to support the City's needs. surveyors, and construction professionals with expertise in facility improvements, ADA compliance, pavement We appreciate the opportunity to submit our proposal rehabilitation, fueling infrastructure, and zero-emission and discuss how TAIT can support the City. The vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure projects. proposal price shall remain valid for a period of at least 180 days from the date of submittal. Thank
Infrastructure and Engineering Expertise. Our you for your consideration, and we look forward to the engineering team has experience delivering design opportunity lo collaborate. and construction support for transit facilities, roadway improvements, and site development projects, ensuring Very truly yours, compliance with regulatory requirements while TAIT & Associates, Inc. maintaining operational efficiency. This experience gives cort Walte us an understanding of the City's project requirements, Jacob Vandervis, P.E., permitting processes, and infrastructure needs, allowing Chief Operating Officer CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH • MARCH 13, 2025 • PG. 1
TAIT & ASSOCIATES, INC.
ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES Disciplines of Civil Engineering Services Application Form *Circle all that apply*
Civil Engineering Service Area Bidding?
Y/N
(circle)
• Water/Sewer/Storm Water Engineering Yes / No
• General Civil Engineering Yes) / No
• Ocean Engineering Yes / No
• Environmental/Water Quality Yes / NO
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TAIT & ASSOCIATES, INC
ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
VENDOR APPLICATION FORM
TYPE OF APPLICANT: • NEW • CURRENT VENDOR
Legal Contractual Name of Corporation: TAIT & Associates, Inc.
Contact Person for Agreement: Jacob Vandervis
701 Parkcenter Drive
Corporate Mailing Address:
Santa Ana, CA 92705
City, State and Zip Code:
E-Mail Address: [email protected]
714-560-8200 x677 Fax: 714-560-8233
Phone:
Contact Person for Proposals: David Sloan
Title: Vice President/Project Manager E-Mail Address: [email protected] 714-560-8200 x643 Business Fax: 714-560-8233
Business Telephone:
Year Business was Established: 1964
Is your business: (check one)
• NON PROFIT CORPORATION • FOR PROFIT CORPORATION
Is your business: (check one)
• CORPORATION ] LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP
• INDIVIDUAL " SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP
• PARTNERSHIP 1 UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATION
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TAIT & ASSOCIATES, INC.
ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES Names & Titles of Corporate Board Members
(Also list Names & Titles of persons with written authorization/resolution to sign contracts) Names Title Phone
Tom Tait Executive Chairman 714-560-8602
Trevor Tait CEO 714-560-8653
Rich Tait President 714-560-8645
Jacob Vandervis cOO 714-560-8677
Jason Jones CFO 714-560-8636
95-2395815
Federal Tax Identification Number:
N/A
ity of Huntington Beach Business License Numbe
If none, you must obtain a Huntington Beach Business License upon award of contract N/A
City of Huntington Beach Business License Expiration Date:
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TAIT & ASSOCIATES, INC
ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES B. BACKGROUND & PROJECT SUMMERY
FIRM OVERVIEW
EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE
TAIT & Associates, Inc. (TAIT) is a California C
TAIT and its sub-consultants apply decades of expertise Corporation founded in 1964, providing engineering
across various civil and architectural engineering,
and architectural services to public agencies across
planning, and design services. We can specifically
Southern California for over 61 years. TAIT employs
provide the following services in the Civil Engineering approximately 200 professionals, with a strong
presence in engineering, architecture, and environmental category:
services. TAIT operates from nine regional offices
across the Western and Southeastern United States. Civil Engineering Services • Transportation and Infrastructure: Designing
• Headquarters - 701 N. Parkcenter Drive, Santa
roadways, utilities, drainage, and traffic
Ana, CA
• Norco Office - 801 Lampion Lane, Norco, CA management systems. • Water and Environmental Systems: Managing
• Sacramento Office - 11280 Trade Center Drive,
water quality, water and wastewater systems, and
Rancho Cordova, CA 92860
• Boise Office - 707 North 27th Sireel, Boise, ID stormwater infrastructure. • Land Development and Planning: Developing
83702
• Denver Office - 320 North Lincoln Ave, Loveland and remediating sites while ensuring oplimal OH grading and layout.
• Dallas Office - 1601 N Glenville Dr. #107 • Surveying and Mapping: Conducting boundary Richardson, TX 75081 surveys, topographic mapping, and right-of-way Atlanta, Houston, Oklahoma City - Satellite coordination.
Offices • Specialty Systems: Designing and remediating
QUALIFICATIONS & fueling systems and managing hazardous materials.
EXPERTISE
Since 1964, TAIT has built strong relationships with state and local agencies throughout Southern California.
We consistently deliver projects that meet or exceed
local, state, and federal requirements while staying on schedule and within budget.
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TAIT & ASSOCIATES, INC.
ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES
TAIT'S INTEGRATED PROJECT TEAM
TAIT & Associates, Inc. Core Services
TAIT
ENGINEERING ENVIRONMENTAL BUILDING
• Public Roadway Rehabilitation, Underground & Aboveground • Site Plans Widening, and New Storage Tank Services (UST/AST) Prototypical Designs Construction • Design, Installation & Removal • Building Assessment & Tenant • Water Quality Design & Review • Testing, Repairs & Upgrades Improvement (TI) Plans (LID Plan, SWPPP, etc.) • Compliance Records & • Site Feasibility Assessment • Public On-Site and Building Regulatory Support • Building & Site ADA Surveys Improvements (Including • Operator Training & • Bid & Construction Documents Architectural Services) • Inspections (Class A, B, & C • Consiruction Management & • Public Parking Facilities Site • Spill Prevention, Containment & Specifications Improvements Countermeasures (SPCC) • Design Review & Renderings • Storm Drain Design and • Alternate Fueling Systems • Project Representation to Hydrologic & Hydraulic • Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Agency & Community Analysis • Hydrogen Fueling Systems • Discretionary Permit Processing • Water & Waste Water Site Assessment & Remediation • Permit Expediting Rehabilitation & New Construction • Phase I & Il Investigations • Public Improvement & Private • Lead & Asbestos Surveys & Development Design Plan Abatement
Checking • Subsurface Investigations/Site
• Architectural & Structural Design Characterizations
Services • Soil & Groundwater Remediation
• Construction Management, • Compliance & Regulatory Testing Inspection & Surveying Services • Hazmat Business & Area Plans • Design and Construction Survey • Environmental Management Services
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ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES C. METHODOLOGY
COLLABORATIVE AND CTO Workflow and Process
INTEGRATED APPROACH: TAIT Receipt of CTO RFP - The lead IN HOUSE CIVIL - ARCHITECT - Project Manager reviews project requirements and assigns to
FUELING
appropriate division as lead.
TAIT employs a collaborative and proactive approach
to project delivery, leveraging our in-house team's
Understand anu Assign
extensive expertise to address the majority of Project needs are outlined, project requirements directly. For specialized needs disciplines on project ate identitled, and meetings held.
such as traffic engineering, geotechnical services,
and landscape architecture, we partner with trusted
subcontractors to provide seamless, comprehensive Plan - Scope, Schedule, and Fees are organized by Lead
solutions. This methodology allows us to deliver effective Discipline, compiled in dalt solutions aligned with the City's needs while maintaining proposal for team review. compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
QA/OC- Propos-t undergoes
TAIT's expertise is further enhanced by our specialized internat review to ensure completeness, compliance, and
advisors, including Ryan Bloom, EV Infrastructure
cost effectiveness.
Advisor, who provides expertise in the planning,
design, and implementation of electric vehicle (EV)
Submission to CIA The
charging infrastructure, and Phil Clark, Hydrogen Assigned Project Manager and Renewable Energy Business Development submits the technical and cost proposal within the designated
Advisor, who brings extensive knowledge in hydrogen
timetrame
fueling systems and renewable energy solutions. Their
contributions ensure that TAIT remains at the forefront of sustainable transportation infrastructure development.
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TAIT & ASSOCIATES, INC
ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES TAIT'S PROJECT MANAGEMENT discipline lead on project will include:
APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY
The City's engineering design and support services • TAIT Civil: Total area of impact, grade constraints, require careful planning, effective communication, and ulilities and drainage implications, need for regional precise execution to ensure successful delivery of transit permits, Right of Way constraints, traffic impacts, etc. facilily projects, including capital improvements, capital • TAIT Architect: Extent of building needs, code maintenance, and facility modifications. Our team implications for improvements, New vs. Retrofit cost is well-versed in the City's Contract Task Order benefit, etc. (CTO) structure and the three project phases: • TAIT Fueling: Type of fuel source needed (gas/ Design Phase, Bidding and Award of Contract diesel/ev/hydrogen), regulation implications, cost Phase, and Construction Monitoring Phase. of replacement vs. maintenance, on-going cost and maintenance needs, space and circulation planning
To ensure consistent and reliable services, TAIT will etc. employ our proven 5-step project management
protocol on each assigned contract which 2. Assign
includes: Understand > Assign > Plan > Execute > TAIT assigns a Senior Project Manager to oversee each QA/QC. task order and designates a Project Engineer whose expertise aligns with the project scope. Additionally, for The following is a brief outline of our project transit infrastructure projects involving alternative fueling management approach and key components of each systems, TAIT assigns Ryan Bloom, EV Infrastructure Advisor, to oversee electric vehicle infrastructure planning step:
1. Understand and implementation, and Phil Clark, Hydrogen and Upon receiving a CTO from the the City, TAIT conducts Renewable Energy Systems Advisor, to provide expertise an initial review to assess project requirements. on hydrogen fueling and renewable energy integration.
Our team researches existing conditions, including
field, environmental, regulatory, and stakeholder For specialized disciplines, we engage our network considerations, to ensure we fully understand the project of experienced subconsultants for which we have scope. We coordinate with the City through meetings maintained the same bank of on-call consultants for and discussions lo clarify objectives, expectations, and nearly the past decade. This targeled assignment limitations, ensuring alignment before moving forward. process with our proven team ensures that all aspects This initial step will be used to gain a full understanding of the project are effectively managed by qualified of the project needs, what areas of expertise will be professionals. demanded, and what are the items that may affect
the design of the project. Key questions for each TAIT TAIT's obility to assign Civil, Architectural, and Fueling CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH • MARCH 13, 2025 • PG. 8
TAIT & ASSOCIATES, INC.
ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES design to in house members will surely benefit the City on at TAIT. In order to ensure safety remains a focus, the broad list of project needs identified in this RFP. TAIT implements a mandatory, monthly, worksite safety meeting for all field personnel at the company.
3. Plan The safety meetings provide valuable opportunities Upon selection of the team and comprehension of for our associates to learn of the required job site the project needs, we will prepare and submit a clear safety measures and to continue their education and concise scope of work, project schedule, and fee and understanding of job site safety needs. Safety proposal that includes all necessary tasks to successfully responsibilities are also outlined by Managers, complete the contract. Key considerations during the Committee members, and associates based on category planning phase will include: and type of work.
• funding source (local/state/fed.)
• permit/ doc. requirements, TAIT also implements annual health screenings for field • stakeholder requirements/needs, personnel in order to ensure associates are safe and • level of design detail desired, capable of being on site to perform duties. • stormwater quality requirements,
• coordination and meeting needs, Identification and Mitigation of Potential Issues • overall scheduling needs. TAIT diligently works to maintain schedule by actively • Community coordination managing resources and workflows to address • Renderings & Presentations challenges as they arise. At the outset, we develop • Etc. detailed project schedules that include clear milestones, permitting requirements, and coordination timelines.
4. Execute If delays occur, TAIT promptly reassesses personnel Upon selection of the TAIT team and issuance of the assignments, reallocates resources, and adjusts notice to proceed, TAIT will implement the project plan workflows to maintain alignment with project objectives. with meticulous detail to ensure that all civil engineering design work is carried out with the highest standards of To mitigate the impact of delays, TAIT deploys strategies quality and efficiency. Our assigned project manager such as assigning additional staff, approving overtime, or will maintain open communication with the Cily and will involving senior-level experts to accelerate progress-all remain available and responsive to the Cily's needs without incurring additional costs to the the City. Regular throughout the life of the project. TAIT's execution of the team meetings provide a forum to evaluate progress, contract includes the following key items: identify potential risks, and implement corrective measures in real-time. These actions ensure the project Safety Policies and Procedure remains on schedule while maintaining quality and Job site and workplace safely is always top of mind alignment with the the City's goals.
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ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES Cost Control Quality Control is the responsibility of each and TAIT manages costs by developing accurate and every team member. It includes the selection of detailed estimates based on CAD-derived quantities and project team members who have demonstrated through recent local bid data. Our engineer's eslimates include experience the ability to understand and apply the contingencies to accommodate potential construction project objectives lo achieve a specific goal. It requires variabilily and ensure financial flexibility during bidding open and continuous communications between all team and execution. We use Deltek software to segment and members and the client. track design costs by task, enabling early identification of potential overruns and timely corrective measures. TAIT has developed internal design checklists. Design Accurate and detailed designs reduce construction costs checklists are used by our design team as a component by supporting competitive bidding. TAIT collaborates of our firm's QC process. closely with the City to align budgets, schedules, Timely Quality Control Reviews are provided. and project priorities, maintaining transparency and Before plans are submitted to outside parties and the accountability throughout the process. approving agency/agencies for review and approval, TAIT's QA/QC Manager or his designated QC team
5. Quality Assurance and Quality Control member conducts a thorough review to verity the quality, Program (QA/QC) constructibility and completeness of the submittal. A The ongoing and critical feature of our design process typical TAIT QA/QC Program includes the following is our Qualily Assurance/Quality Control (QA/ steps:
QC) Program. For Civil lead projects, Todd Broussard
P.E., QSD/P, oversees TAIT's GA/QC Program. For 1. PM initiates the QC process at agreed upon project architecture, Randy Syphus oversees the program. milestones.
2. QA/QC Manager reviews the submittal with the
TAIT'S QA/QC Program focuses on the following four Project Manager (PM) to obtain project specific primary objectives: information and conducts a limited review on the • To ensure that a quality design has been provided by completeness of the submittal following our in-house design checklists 3. Review of the Submittal - Submittal is reviewed using • To verify that different disciplines and agencies have TAIT's internal checklists. Necessary corrections are been coordinated identified on the submittal which is returned to the • To verify that the proposed improvements are PM.
constructible, and 4. QA/QC Manager and PM review the QC • To verify that a cost effeclive analysis approach was comments to set a course of action. Any proposed followed to achieve the client's goals Value Engineering (VE) measures are reviewed to determine the appropriate next step.
TAIT utilizes a Total Quality Management approach. 5. The PM meets with the design team to monitor TAIT's philosophy is that quality control begins at day progress and verify design documents. one and does not end until the project is constructed. 6. Package is submitted to agency for review & approval.
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ON-CALL CIVILENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES D. STAFFING
TAIT affirms that all key personnel designated for this project will be available to the extent proposed for the duration of the contract. No individual identified as "key" to the project shall be removed or replaced without the prior written concurrence of the Authority. TAIT is committed to maintaining continuity in project staffing to ensure the successful execution of all assigned tasks.
Resumes are included in the Appendix per the City's Q&As direction.
LICeNSES YEARS OF TIME WITH
NAME/ LOCATION CLASSIFICATION/ DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE FIRM
REGISTRATIONS
CA No. C46301 39 28
Jacob Vandervis, P.E. Principal-in-Charge
Santa Ana Office
David Sloan, P.E. Lead Project Manager CA No. C82595 18 10 Santa Ana Office
Todd Broussard, P.E., QSD/P QA/QC Manager CA No. C57144 38 13 Santa Ana Office
Dennis Postler, P.E. Sr. Professional Engineer (Roadways) CA No. C46106 38 3 Santo Ana Office
Samantha Wohlfarth, P.E. Professional Engineer (Utilities) CA No. C86126 13 13 Santa Ana Office
CA No. C86581 13 8
Daniela Malott, P.E. Professional Engineer (Drainage/Water Santa Ana Office Quality)
Alternate Utilities Engineer 12 7
Michael Tran, E.I.T.
Santa Ana Office
Alternate Drainage/W.Q. Engineer CA No. C84850 13 13
Ryan Haskin, P.E.
Sania Ana Office
Michael Furlong, PLS Sr. Professional Surveyor CA PLS No. 8899 46 6 Santa Ana Office
Reese Brashear, LSIT Field Party Chief CA LSIT No. 7868 22 22 Santa Ana Office.
Bill Duree Fuel Systems Specialist 41 34
Dallas Office
Phil Clark Renewable Energy Business Development 15 2
enver Office Advisor
yan Bloon Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Advisor 15 1 Oklahoma Office
Subconsufronte
TJW/Thomas Wheat, P.E. Sub-consultant/Traffic Engineering CA No. 69467 :: ..
SoCalGeo/Pablo Montes Sub-consullant/Geofechnical Consulting CDPC/Sim Baldovin Sub-consultant/Landscape Architecture CA No. 4176 - NCM/Transystems/Mohan Char Sub-consultant/Bridge/Structural CA, 57894 - Engineering
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ORGANIZATION CHART
LEADERSHIP
Jacob Vandervis David Sloan Todd Broussard Dennis Postler
PE/QSD/P PE PE/QSD/P PE
Principal-in-Charge Lead Project Manager QA/QC Manager Sr. Professional Engineer
ENGINEERING & SURVE CARCHITECTURE
Samantha Wohlfarth Daniela Malott Michael Furlong Dan Hinson Drew Ericsen Randy Syphus PE PE PLS Architect NACRB, LEED AP Sr. Architect, AIA, NCARB Professional Professional Sr. Professional Principal/ Sr. Project QA/QC Manager Engineer (Utilities) Engineer (Drainage) Surveyor Architect Manager
FUEL, EV & HYDROGEN
Bill Duree Phil Clark Ryan Bloom
Fuel Systems Specialist Renewable Energy Business Electric Vehicle (EV) Development Advisor Infrastructure Advisor
SUBCONSULTANTS
TRANSYSTEMS
JW
SoCalGeo CDPC NCM/Transystems
TJW Engineering Bridge/Structural
Geolechnical Landscape
Traffic Engineers Engineers
Architects
Engineers
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ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES E. QUALIFICATIONS
We are proud to bring our extensive knowledge of local jurisdictional requirements, having successfully collaborated with agencies throughout the region. This underslanding allows us to navigate regulatory processes efficiently and anticipate potential challenges, ensuring smoother project delivery and full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Previous and Current On-Call Contracts:
Los Angeles County Orange County
On-Call Engineering Services On-Call Engineering Services • Cily of Bellflower • City of Placentia
• City of Rancho Palos Verdes • City of Fullerton
• City of Manhattan Beach • City of Irvine
• Cily of Whittier • City of Lake Forest
• San Gabriel Council of Governments • City of Newport Beach • City of Carson • City of Santa Ana
• City of Gardena • City of Stanton
• City of Lynwood • Cily of Yorba Linda
• City of la Mirada • City of Laguna Hills
• City of Hermosa Beach • City of Fontana
• City of Seal Beach
• Cily of Glendora On-Call Architectural-Engineering Services • OC Sheriff's Dept.
On-Call Architectural-Engineering Services • OC Fire Authority • City of Diamond Bar
Other
San Bernardino & • On-Call Architectural Services, County of Orange Riverside County • On-Call Plan Checking, Land Development, Expedited Processing, OCPW/County of Orange
• On-Call Surveying, South Orange County
On-Call Engineering Services
Community District
• City of Chino Hills
• City of Norco
On-Call Architectural-Engineering Services
• Cily of Chino
• County of Riverside
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ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES TRANSPORTATION/ROADWAY • Newport Beach Corporate Yard
IMPROVEMENTS • John Wayne Airport Restroom, County of Orange • Civic Center Assessment, City of Corona
• El Toro Road and Median Improvements, City of • Silverado Library of the Canyons, County of Orange Lake Forest - David Sloan, PM*** • Norco Library, City of Norco • Jeronimo & El Toro Widening, City of Lake Forest -
David Sloan, PM*** TRANSIT FUEL TANK & INFRASTRUCTURE
• Dimension Dr., Civic Center Dr., & Portola Pkwy
Rehab for City of Lake Forest - David Sloan, PM*** • Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation • Bonita Canyon and Ford Road Rehabilitation for City Authority Fuel Tank System Upgrades and of Newport Beach - David Sloan, PM Environmental Compliance • Campus Drive Pavement Rehabilitation, City of Irvine • Santa Clara Transportation Agency Dispenser - David Sioan, PM Replacements- Bill Duree, Fuel Systems Specialist • Portola Parkway Resurfacing Design, City of Lake • Riverside Transit Agency Bus Maintenance Facility - Forest - David Sloan, PM Bill Duree, Fuel Systems Specialist • Jacaranda Neighborhood Rehab & Sewer • Los Angeles World Airports Underground Storage Replacement for City of Fullerton - David Sloan, PM Tank Inspection • Citywide Street Resurfacing Project for City of • Metrolink/Southern California Regional Rail Stanton - David Sloan, PM Authority Locomotive Fueling System- Bill Duree, • Area 6 Slurry Seal and Overlay Project for City of Fuel Systems Specialist Diamond Bar - David Sloan, PM • Caltrans Replacement of AST and UST Systems • Mesa Drive Widening, City of Newport Beach - • OCTA Removal of USTs and Installation of Fueling David Sloan, PM Systems
** * Includes transit-related elements ALTERNATE FUELING FACILITIES CIVIL EV Charging
• Suburban Retail Center EV Charging Station,
• Tustin Metrolink Station Redevelopment, OCTA EVPassport - Ryan Bloom, EV infrastructure Advisor • Orange County Sheriff Department Headquarters • Multi-Family EV Charging Stations, San Diego Security Measures - David Sloan, PM & Glendale, EVPassport— Ryan Bloom, EV • East Station Perimeter Wall Project, City of Santa Infrastructure Advisor Ana - David Sloan, PM • Office Workplace EV Charging Hub, Walnut Creek, • Baldwin Park City Yard Improvement, City of EV Passport - Ryan Bloom, EV Infrastructure Advisor Baldwin Park - David Sloan, PM • DC Fast Charging Interstate Depots, National • Silverado library of the Canyons, County of Orange Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program, Electric Era - • Orange County Animal Care Facility, County of Ryan Bloom, EV Infrastructure Advisor Orange Hydrogen Fueling
• Tustin Family Campus, County of Orange • Hydrogen Consultant for SoCal Gas - Phil Clark, • Irvine Cily Hall UST Replacement, City of Irvine Hydrogen Fueling Consulting • William Wollett Aquatic Center, IUSD, City of Irvine • First Element Fuel Program Rollout • Pasadena, Burbank, Moreno Valley, McClennan
FACILITIES - ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING Park, Redwood City, Kettleman Cily, Oakland Hydrogen Fueling Training
• Baldwin Park City Yard Improvement, City of Phil Clark, Hydrogen Fueling Consulting Baldwin Park
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ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES References of Work Performed Form
(List 5 Local References)
Comany Name. TAIT & Associates, Inc.
1. Name of Refcrence: Irvine Center Drive Pavement Rehab Project Address: 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA 92606
Contact Name: Tim Callahan, PE... Phone Number: (949) 482-8431 Email: [email protected]
Dates of Business: 2023-2024
2. Name of Reference: El Toro Road Median & Pavement Improvements Address: 100 Civic Center Dr. Lake Forest, CA 92630
Contact Name: _Doug Erdman, PE _ Phone Number: -(949) 282-5233 Email: [email protected]
Dates of Business: 2020-2024
3. Name of Refcrence: Be Well-Irvine Campus
Address: 601 N. Ross Street, Second FL, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Contact Name: - Zoila Finch PE - Phone Number:(714) 834-3766 Email: [email protected]
Dates of Business: 2020-Present
4. Name of Refcrence: Figueroa Street Pavement Rehabilitation Address: 701 E Carson Street, Carson, CA 90745
Contact Name: Gilbert Marquez, PE Phone Number: (310) 952-1700 Email: [email protected]
Dates of Business: 2023-2025
5. Name of Refcrence: _ Von Karman Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project Address: 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660 Contact Name: Ben Davis, PE Phone Number: (949) 644-3317 Email: [email protected].
Dates of Business: 2023
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REFERENCE DESCRIPTIONS
Irvine On-Call Engineering:
Irvine Center Drive Pavement Rehab Project
City of Irvine
TAIT was selected by the City of Irvine to provide civil engineering and Reference Contact:
surveying on the Irvine Center Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Project Tim Callahan, PE 1 Civic Center Plaza,
from Pacifica to Lake Forest Drive. The project limits include a tolal of 2 miles of Irvine, CA 92606 arterial roadway rehabilitation on Irvine Center Drive and a 3 lane arterial roadway with (949) 482-8431 [email protected]
bike lanes extending through the City of Irvine.
Client:
City of Irvine
Construction Costs:
TAIT has been on call with the City of
$8 million
Irvine since 2014 and has completed Project Dates:
Design: 2023
several projects. Construction: 2024
Key Personnel:
PIC: Jacob Vandervis
PM: David Sloan
The project includes the design of pavement Overpass, and the identification and QA/QC: Dennis Postler
rehabilitation strategies as well as the adjustment/protection of utility facilities PE: Chris Engelbach identification and replacement of non- throughout the project limits. Exlensive Additional Projects:
ADA compliant curb ramps, sidewalk, coordination was conducted with the City to verify that the pavement replacement Irvine Center Drive Pavement replacement of damaged curb and gulter,
coordination with IRWD and Caltrans scenario is in line with the proposed and Rehabilitation for encroachment approvals at 1-405 revised grades. Campus Drive Roadway Improvement Project
Underground Firel Storage
Tank Removal
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ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES Lake Forest On-Call Engineering:
El Toro Road Median & Pavement Improvements
City of Lake Forest
TAIT was selected by the City of Lake Forest to provide civil engineering, Reference Contacti surveying, and geotechnical engineering on the El Toro Median & Doug Erdman, PE Pavement Improvement Project from the I-5 Freeway at the south to 100 Civic Center Dr.
Marguerite Parkway at the north. The project limits included a total of 5 miles of Lake Forest, CA 92630 arterial roadway rehabilitation on Portola Parkway which is a 4 lo 6 lane arterial roadway (949) 282-5233 [email protected]
with bike lanes, middle turn lanes and intermittent medians.
Client:
City of Lake Forest
TAIT has been on call with the City
Construction Costs:
$14 million
of Lake Forest since 2015 and has
Project Dates:
completed multiple projects.
Design: 2020-2024
Construction: 2025
Key Personnel:
The project included the design of new, facilities. PIC: Jacob Vandervis landscaped medians between Jeronimo PM: David Sloan
Road and Trabuco Road, as well as This project also included incorporation of QA/QC: Dennis Postler pavement rehabilitation along the entire the design improvemenis for the Jeronimo Additional Projects:
project limits. The project also included Road Widening project which was also designed by TAIT and included right Portola Parkway Resurfacing the identification and replacement of
non-ADA compliant curb ramps, sidewalk, of way dedication and retaining wall Citywide Traffic Signal design. This project will be phased for Upgrade Project replacement of damaged curb and gulter,
signage and striping and the identification construction for the median improvements Packer Place Linear Park and Jeronimo. Drainage Improvements
and adjustment/protection of utility
RIGHT Lace try Maline Ackeration
14-54 1-st PPLT Traffic Signal
N A LOC VARIES Improvements
1 4 10C VARES
AN EX. -
Glenn Ranch Road Rehab.
Jeronimo & El Toro Widening
x. S0EWИХ LEX SCEWALK
Dimension Drive, Civic Center
Drive, & Portola Parkway
TYP. SECTION - EL TORO ROAD Rehabilitation Project
STA. 117+00 TO STA. 155+28
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ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES County of Orange On-Call Engineering:
Be Well-Irvine Campus
City of Irvine
This complex offers a new kind of care for behavioral health services Reference Contact:
in orange county providing community and client social support Zoila Finch PE services via education, rehabilitation, medication counseling, and case County of Orange, CEO Real management. Estate, Land Development
County Administration South
TAIT is the master civil engineer for the entire re-development working with the County 601 N. Ross Street, Second of Orange and design-firm Gensler. Tied together via a neiwork of public open spaces FL., Santa Ana, CA 92701 (714) 834-3766
inspired by the patients it serves, the featured buildings house not only outpatient services [email protected]
and medical clinics, but also gathering places for the community to learn and engage around mental health.
Client:
County of Orange
TAIT has been on call with the Design Costs:
$600 K
County of Orange since 2010 and
Project Dates:
has completed several projects. 2020-Present
Key Personnel:
The scope of work for TAIT is currently serving as Master Engineer for the new Class-A PM: Jacob Vandervis Irvine campus. It is also expected to feature 24 crisis stabilization beds, as well as a 12- bed sobering station and residential substance use treatment beds for adolescents and Additional Projects:
women who are pregnant or have young kids.
Kellogs Drive Sidewalke Gap
Closure Project
OC Animal Care Facility
Silverado Lihrary of the
Canyon
Tustin Family Campus
Kellogg Drive Sidewalk Gap
Closure Project
Hall of Administration
El Taro Development-100
Acres
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ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES Carson On-Call Engineering:
Figueroa Street Pavement Rehabilitation
City of Carson
TAIT was selected by the City of Carson to provide design engineering, surveying, and geotechnical engineering services for Figueroa Street from Carson Street to Lomita Boulevard. The project included nearly 2 miles of arterial collector roadway rehabilitation on Figueroa Street which is a 4-lane arterial roadway with raised (310) 952-1700 and painted medians. The scope of work included field identification and design of over [email protected] 770,000 SF of AC Pavement Mill & Overlay, and over 184,000 SF of full-depth pavement Client:
Digouts and Reconstruction. City of Carson
Construction Costs:
$8.3M
TAIT has been on call with the Project Dates:
Design: 2023-2024
City of Carson since 2022 and has Construction: 2024-2025 Key Personnel:
completed several projects.
PIC: Jacob Vandervis
PM: Dennis Postler
QA/QC: David Sloan
to meet Americans with Disabilities Act PE: Aaron Richter This project included surveying, civil
engineering and geotechnical engineering (ADA) requirements, identification and Additional Projects:
for 1.8 miles of an arterial collector adjustments/prolections of existing utility 213 Street Pavement Rehab
roadway. The roadway rehabilitation facilities, signing & striping improvements, methods included full-width grind and and tree removals and replacements based on safety hazards. Additionally, the project MLK Jr: Street Pavement ARHM overlay, and full-depth roadway Rehab and Reconstruction section removal and reconstruction where included permit coordination for a BNSF needed. The project also included concrete Railroad crossing and application for work Komita Boulevard Road
pavement and cross-guiters reconstruction, within their right-of-way. Reconstruction and Drainage repair of damaged sidewalks, pedestrian Impts
ramps, driveways and curbs & gutters
Central Ave/University Drive
50-52 47-52 Traffic Signal Impts
63715
* A LOC VARES Carson Street Left Turn Lanes
Analysis
Main Street Pavement Rehab
TYPICAL SECTION: FIGUEROA ST.
STA. 10+00 TO STA. 54+50
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ON-CALL CIVILENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES Newport Beach On-Call Engineering:
Von Karman Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project
City of Newport Beach
TAIT was selected by the City of Newport Beach to provide civil Reference Contact:
engineering and surveying on the Von Karman Avenue Pavement Ben Davis, PE Rehabilitation Project from MacArthur Boulevard to Campus Drive. The 100 Civic Center Drive, project limits included a total of 3,100 feet of arterial roadway pavement rehabilitation on Newport Beach, CA 92660 a 4-lane, divided arterial roadway. (949) 644-3317
BDavis@newportbeachca.
gov
Client:
TAIT has been on call with the City of
City of Newport Beach
Newport Beach since 2016 and has
Construction Costs:
$1.5 million
completed several projects.
Project Dates:
Design: 2023
Construction: 2023
The project included surveying and and sidewalk, replacement of damaged federally-funded civil engineering design curb and gutter, coordination with Key Personnel:
IRWD, the identification and adjustment/ PIC: Jacob Vandervis in order to receive approvals through
Caltrans Local Assistance. Pavement protection of utility facilities throughout PM: David Sloan the project limits, and signing & striping to QA/QC: Dennis Postler rehabilitation strategies included a mixture
PE: Mel Anacion
of full-width and variable edge grind and include new bike lanes was also part of overlay improvements. Additionally, the the project scope. Additional Projects:
identification and replacement of non- esport Heights Alley ADA compliant curb ramps, driveways, wer Replacement Proje Nampo Hid line
Come or germal cop
Mariners Library Parking Lot
Expansion Project
Mesa Dr: Rondway Widening
11212* Old Newport Rd. Shoulder
TYPICAL SECTION: VON KARMAN AVE. Iuprovement
STA. 10+68.79 TO STA. 12+75.58 onita Canyon and Ford Roa ..... STA. 24+29.37 TO STA. 26+11.15
esurfacing Proje
STA. 31-05.96 TO STA. 35+63.90
STA 39+80.94 TO STA. 40+88.10
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APPENDIX-RESUMES
Mr. Vandervis currently serves as a Vice President/Chief Operations Officer in TAIT's Corporale Office in Santa Ana. In addition lo his management dulies, he acts as the primary point of contact for several national retail and residential developers. Mr. Vandervis is a licensed civil engineer with over 39 years of experience with land development projects in the western United States. His areas of expertise include site design, grading design, drainage sludies, water pollution control plans, erosion & sediment control plans, as well as street improvement plans. He is experienced in site design of all sizes for commercial development, involved in preliminary design to develop cost estimates & due diligence packages, as well as experienced in the entitlement phase of projects.
His surveying experience includes the preparation of ALTA and topographic surveys, parcel maps, record of survey and legal descriptions. In addition, Mr.
Jacob Vandervis, P.E., Vandervis has completed fuel tank upgrade programs for various major oil QSD/P company sites, done facility upgrades for utility clients and has been responsible for entitlement, site design, utility coordination, plan approval, and construction Principal-in-Charge
administration on fueling projects. He is a certified Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD), Certified Development, Design & Construction Professional (CDP) and Certified Relail Property Executive (CRX). Selected Projects:
Education
Be Well-Irvine Campus, County of Orange, Project Manager, B.S. Civil Engineering
- California State 2020-Present
University, Long Beach Directed the preparation of grading plans, utility plans, and civil engineering design for a Class-A behavioral health campus in Irvine, CA. The 20-acre Year of TAIT Team Enlistment campus features outpatient services, 24 crisis stabilization beds, a 12-bed sobering station, and residential treatment facilities. Coordinated with the County 1997 of Orange and design firm Gensler to integrate open spaces and community engagement areas.
Total Experience
OC Animal Care Facility, County of Orange, Principal-in-Charge, 2016 39 Directed grading, utility, and stormwater management design for a $28 million, Certifications O-are redevelopment on the former US Tusin Air Stalio, Cat housin na. six doa kennels, cat housing, an
Registered Professional stormwater bio-filtration basins. Coordinated with multiple agencies, including Engineer, Civil - CA, OR, the Cily of Tustin, OC Public Works, and the Department of Navy, to secure AZ, UT, NV, ND, WA, HI, approvals and meet construction schedules. & AK.
Professional Engineer
California No. C46301
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ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES As a Project Manager, David is responsible for supervising staff at TAIT on the preparation of public and private development projects. David has performed and coordinated detailed designs on federally funded arterial roadways, conducted utility coordination for major relocations on high profile projects and conducted project management efforts on multiple projects throughout the Southern California region. David has designed and managed the construction for multiple projects in the southern California region and is an ideal candidate to manage this project for the Cily. David is an effective communicator and actively stays in contact with his clients throughout the life of his projects. David has also managed multiple public works construction projects and understands the methods and costs of construction.
Selected Projects:
David Sloan, P.E.
Project Manager Baldwin Park City Yard Improvement Project, City of Baldwin Park, Project Manager, 2021-2023
Education As Project Manager, David provided in house services, including surveying, engineering, architectural, and fuel station design, for improvements to their Cily Yard. Those improvements BS Civil Engineering - Tau include a total gut and reconfiguration of the main Administration building, os well as Beta Pi Honor Society &
improvements to the warehouses and garage.
Chi Epsilon, University of
Southern California
Glenn Ranch Road Resurfacing Project, City of Lake Forest, Project BS Physical Science, Biola Manager, 2020-2021
As Project Manager, David provided civil engineering, surveying, and geotechnical engineering on the Glenn Ranch Road Resurfacing Project from Portola Parkway to El Toro. The project limits Year of TAIT Team Enlistment
included a total of 1.6 miles of arterial roadway rehabilitation on Glenn Ronch Road which is a 2014 4-lane arterial roadway with middle turn lane and intermittent median for the full length.
Total Experience Jacaranda Neighborhood Rehabilitation & Sewer Replacement Project, City of Fullerton, Project Manager, 2019-2020
18 As Project Manager, David provided civil engineering services for the Jacaranda Neighborhood Pavement Rehabilitation and Sewer Main Replacement Project. The project was located in a Certifications historic neighborhood in the City of Fullerton that included over a mile of residential roadway rehabilitation and 2,700 linear feet of sewer main replacement within the neighborhood Professional Engineer surrounding Jacaranda Place from the western cul-de-sac to Malden Avenue.
California No. 82595
Campus Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Project, City of Irvine, Project Manager, 2017-2018
As PM, David provided civil engineering and surveying on the Campus Drive Rehabilitation Proiect from Michaelson Drive to University Drive. The project limits include a total of 4000 linear feet of arterial roadway rehabilitation and reconstruction on Campus Drive which is a 2 lane arterial roadway with bike lanes extending through the City of Irvine. The project includes the design of pavement rehabilitalion stralegies as well as the identification and replacement of non- ADA compliant curb ramps, sidewalk, replacement of damaged curb and gutter, reconstruction and re-grading of the low point of the roadway due to flooding and ponding issues, coordination with IRWD and UCl for right of way and wellands protection, and the identification and adjustment/protection of utility facilities throughout the project limits.
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ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES In addition to 17 years of private development experience, Mr. Broussard has over 21 years of municipal design and project management experience as Principal in Charge with the City of Huntington Beach Public Works Department, overseeing an annual Capital Improvement Program budget of approximately $25 million per annum. Project specific responsibilities included street improvements, wastewater, stormwater, and special projects outside of the public right of way for the City as detailed below. Selected Projects:
Arterial Rehabilitation, Engineer of Record/Principal-in-Charge Engineer of Record and/or Principal in Charge of the rehabilitation of approximately 60 miles of arterial highways, including adjacent curb & gutter, sidewalk and street landscaping. Was an early proponent of emerging Todd Broussard, P.E., technologies, including the utilization of Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) QSD/P rehabilitation method, use of Hot Mix Rubberized Asphalt (HMRA), and Fiber QA/QC Reinforced Asphalt Concrete (FRAC).
Residential Overlay, Engineer of Record/Principal-in-Charge Engineer of Record and/or Principal in Charge of the rehabilitation of Education
approximately 150 miles of residential street pavement.
Master of Public
Administration, California Atlanta Street Widening Project, Principal in Charge State University Principal in Charge of the Atlanta Widening project, which utilized Federal Funding, requiring and approvals from both Caltrans and OCTA. The B.S. -- Civil Engineering, widening required the relocation of overhead utilities, and 8 mobile homes University of Louisiana, and their residents. The project required an "Order of Immediate Possession" Lafayette (Eminent Domain) proceedings in order to acquire the necessary right of way and therefore, coordination/ meeting with both the City's and the property Year of TAIT Team Enlistment owner's attorneys. The project entitlements included a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Coastal Development Permit. Approvals from the Stale's 2021 Housing Community Development Depariment was also necessary as on-site 1989-1997 improvements fell under their jurisdiction.
Total Experience Warner Avenue Gravity Sewer Replacement Project, Principal-in- Charge
38 Served as Principal in Charge overseeing consultant designed Warner Avenue Gravity Sewer Replacement Project. This project upsized the existing sewer mai Certifications tilizino the micro tunneling method of construction Professional Engineer
California No. C57144 Alabama Storm Drain Upgrade Project, Engineer of Record/Principal- in-Charge
Seined as eni ups of Recordinal in 20 Coate he don am
project utilized a Federal Community Development Block Grant to fund the construction and required a Coastal Development Permit.
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ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES Dennis Postler is Director of Public Infrastructure of TAIT & Associates' Engineering Division in Santa Ana, CA. He is responsible for supervising staff at TAIT on the preparation of public infrastructure projects. As a Project Manager, Dennis has been involved with local roadway and federally funded arterial roadways design and management, public ulility design and relocation, traffic design, and park development and design for over 38 years. In addition to managing and designing public capital improvement projects, Dennis has functioned as consulting cily engineer to municipalities, has provided general city engineering services and managed plan reviews for developments, land division, stormwater, and final construction.
He also provides budgeting assistance; facility planning; sanitary sewer, water main, and storm sewer master planning; special assessments assistance; and QA/QC review and construction management. These services enable Dennis and his staff to efficiently assist public clients with their engineering and public works needs by being an extension of their Dennis Postler, P.E., staff. His work for both the public and private sectors has allowed Dennis to gain invaluable Director of Public experience in understanding and apprecialing what both sides bring to the table.
Infrastructure/Sr.
Professional Engineer Figueroa Street Rehabilitation, City of Carson, Project Manager, 2023-24 This project includes surveying and civil engineering for 18 miles of an arterial collector roadway The roadway rehabilitation methods include full width grind and overlay, and Education full pavement replacement and reconstruction where needed. The project also included concrete reconstruction where needed The project also included concrete reconstruction, B.S. Civil Engineering -
University of Minnesota repair of damaged sidewalks, driveways, curbs and gutters lo meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, signing and striping improvements, tree removal and Year of TAIT Team Enlistment replacement based on safely hazards. 2023 Las Palmas Area Street Rehabilitation, City of Fullerton, Project Manager, 2024 This project included surveying and civil engineering for a half mile of rural residential Total Experience collector full-depth pavement reclamation, three quarters of a mile of residential collector full-width grind and overlay and full pavement replacement where needed, and a half mile 38 of residential cul-de-sacs slurry seal with full pavement replacement where needed. The project also included concrete reconstruction, repair of damaged sidewalks, driveways and Certifications curbs & gutters to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, signing & striping Professional Engineer improvements, and removal and replacement and CIPP lining of damaged sanitary sewer and storm drain utilities.
California No. C46106
Minnesota No. 22011
Wisconsin No. 28521-6 Whittier Parks & Parking Lot Improvements - Michigan, Kennedy & Guirado Michigan No. 6201068766 Parks, City of Whittier, Project Manager, 2023-24 This project included Survey and Civil Engineering services for modifications and improvements to three parks in the City of Whittier. The project consisted of parking lot rehabilitations and ADA parking and pedestrian improvements in all three parks. Specific improvements to each park included basketball court and fitness court construction, restroom removal, and site improvements for a pre-fab building addition. Services included Topographic Survey, Utility Notifications/Coordination, Demolition Plan, Utility Plan, Grading Plan, Horizontal Control and Signing/Striping Plans. In addition, Specifications, Cost Estimates, Bidding Support, and Construction Support were in included in the Scope of Services.
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ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES Ms. Wolfarth has professional experience that includes the preparation of grading plans, water main replacement plans, storm drain plans and drainage reports, sewer plans, cost estimates and storm water management reports for public and private developments throughout Southern California, Western Washington, and North Dakota. Her project experience also includes the preparation of storm water quality reports such as SWPPP, WQMP, SUMP and LID as mandated by the state and local municipalities. Ms. Wolfarth has technical knowledge with multiple software programs including AutoCAD 2009- 2018, Civil 3D, Land Desktop, Microstation, GeoPak, WWHM2012, RetainPro, and additional specialty programs.
Selected Projects:
Samantha A.
Pipeline Management Program, FY2019-2020 Phase 1 Project Wohlfarth, P.E. Glendale Water & Power, Project Manager/Engineer, 2019-2020 Professional Engineer (Site/ TAIT was contracted to provide design build services with JDC for various Infrastructure) neighborhood water main replacement projects. The project required the replacement of approximately 11,535LF of existing ACP water pipe within 8 Education local streets, while working in residential streets and incorporating a design that would work with many existing utilities. The process included obtaining DDW B.S. Civil Engineering, approvals for many of the segments.
Valparasio University
Pipeline Management Program, FY2018-2019 Phase 1 Project Year of TAIT Team Enlistment
Glendale Water & Power, Project Manager/Engineer, 2018-2019 TAIT was contracted to provide design build services with JDC for the Pipeline 2012
Management Program, FY2018-2019 Phase 1 water main replacement project.
The project was located in residential streets in various areas of Glendale which Tofal Experience
required our team to develop construction documents that could accommodate 13 traffic while working in residential streets and a design that would work with many existing utilities.
Certifications
Chino Quadrant III A, B, and C Water Line Replacement Project, City of Professional Engineer Chino, Project Manager/Engineer, 2017-2018 California No. 861216 This Cily project required the replacement of approximately 8000LF of existing O-inch ACP water pipe with new 8-inch PVC water pipe within 13 local streets for the City. The process included obtaining DDW approvals for 8 of the 14 segments.
Hoover, Toll, Keppel Recycled Water Project, Glendale Water & Power, TAIT was contracted to provide design build services with JDC for the recycle water project within the Glenwood residential neighborhood and surrounding chools. The project was located in the residential streets in an area of Glenda! hich required our team to develoo construction documents that coul ecommedala raffic while working and a desgn the ould wak with many CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH • MARCH 13, 2025
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ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES Mrs. Malott has a strong civil engineering background with a water resources and surface water focus. Her engineering experience includes storm drain design, hydrology analysis, and hydraulics analysis and modeling. Prior to working for TAIT & Associates, she was a Civil Engineer at Michael Baker International for 4 years. Before working at Michael Baker International she interned for the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works. Her computer modeling background includes the applicalion of Watershed Modeling System (WMS), Advanced Engineering Software (AES) for hydrologic/hydraulic analysis in Southern California, Water Surface Pressure Gradient (WSPGW) Software, XP-Solutions Storm Water and Wastewater Management Model (XP-SWMM), AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers HEC-HMS (Hydraulic Modeling System), HEC-SSP (Statistical Sofiware Daniela Malott, P.E. package), and HEC-RAS (River Analysis Software). Selected Projects:
Professional Engineer
(Drainage/WQMP) WQMP/BMP Design for Bristol Street Improvements and Civic Center Street Improvements, City of Santa Ana, Project Manager/Project Education
Engineer, 2020
M.S. Civil Engineering Mrs. Malolt served as the Project Manager/Project Engineer, she provided client (Hydrology & Water coordination, scheduling tracking, reviewed internal scheudling and supported Resources), University of the City in a timely manner and under the budget to achieve the project goals.
California, Irvine
El Salvador Park Multipurpose Regional Basin, City of Santa Ana, B.S. Civil Engineering, Project Manager, 2020
California State Mrs. Malott supported Project Management, and led the team's efforts for the University, Long Beach Hydrology, Hydraulics and Water Quality Analysis and Calculations.
Year of TAIT Team Enlistment
Dana Point Harbor Revitalization, City of Dana Point Harbor, Project 2017 Manager, 2018-Present
Ms. Maloft has provided stormwater technical design for the Master Plan Total Experience of Drainage for Planning Areas 1 and 2, supported the development of the Hydrology and Hydraulics Basis of Design Report and WQMP for Planning 13 Areas 3 and 4 for the Coastal Commission Project Application. Starting 2020, e has assisted as the Project Manager for the Commercial Core and Marir Certifications evelopment portions of the DPH Revitalization Plan. As the Project Manag Mrs. Malott has overseen the preliminary design of different aspects of the Professional Engineer project, and the construction documents design and development for the Phase 2 California No. C86581 of the Commercial Core Portion of the DPH Revitalization Plan. Additionally, Mrs.
Maloit has led a team of 10 Civil Engineering Designers to support the Projects efforts, while maintaining and providing coordination with the client and other subconsultants. Her organizational skills, civil design knowledge and experience, and communication abilities resulted in timely submittals and project reviews to achieve deadlines and project schedule, as well as to maintain project budget goals.
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ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES Mr. Furlong is a Land Surveyor licensed in the State of California with 46 years of experience, over 30 of those being in the Field on all types of Projects from Boundary Surveys to Construction Services with some of the largest listed below.
More recently he has spent years providing Mapping Services preparing Tract Maps, Parcel Maps, Record of Surveys, Corner Records and Exhibits of all kinds as well as providing Support to Engineering and Field Support for the Survey Crews. Selected Projects:
Public Works Related Projects
• On-call Services for Caltrans District 7 East Contact Area providing Construction Staking and Topographical Surveys on various large widening Michael Furlong, and reconstruction Highway Projects including the 10, 110, 134 and 210 Freeways.
P.L.S. Topo and mapping of various rivers at bridge crossings along HWY 101, Sr. Professional Surveyor Santa Clara County.
• SR 71 Segments 1 through 3 in Chino, 6 miles of new Freeway Construction.
Equipment • 1-10 Segments 1 and 2 in Montclair and Ontario, 10 Miles of Freeway GPS-Trimble & Lieca, Total widening.
Stations Trimble & Leica, • SR 30/210 Segments 4, 5 and 7 in Rancho Cucamonga and Fontana, 6 Data Collectors- Trimble, miles of new Freeway Construction.
Leica & Allegro, Electronic • 1-10 in El Monte, 2 Miles of Freeway widening with 12 Undercrossing structures to be widened
Levels, AutoCAD
• SR 60 in Moreno Valley, 8 miles of Freeway widening
Year of TAIT Team Enlistment
2019 Subdivisions
• Coyote Canyon, a 400 Lot Development in North Fontana with extensive Total Experience Storm Drain Improvements.
• Sunnymead Ranch a 2000 Lot Development in Moreno Valley. 46 • Infrastructure for Moreno Valley Ranch a large Development in Moreno Valley.
Certifications • Many other Residential and Commercial Development Projects in Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside County.
CA P.L.S. No. 8899
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ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES THOMAS J. WHEAT, P.E., T.E.
Principal-in-Charge / Owner
CAREER SUMMARY
Mr. Thomas J. Wheat, P.E., T.E., is the owner and Principal of TJW. He has been involved in the traffic engineering profession for over twenty-six years managing and designing traffic engineering and transportation planning related projects for both the public and private sectors. His versatile experience includes a wide variety of EDUCATION design and construction projects, and traffic engineering studies. This includes, B.S. (Civil Engineering) 1995 traffic signals, traffic control, signing and striping, signal timing, ITS, traffic impact REGISTRATION studies, warrant analyses and traffic safety studies. Acting as an extension of staff, Professional Civil Engineer Mr. Wheat has represented agencies and cities at City Council meetings, Planning (CA) C69467 Commissions, Public Works Committees, and public outreach meetings. With expertise in traffic engineering, Mr. Wheat has also provided plan check services to Professional Civil Engineer the cities of Canyon Lake, Perris, and San Jacinto in Riverside County as well as to the (VA) 33614
Public Works Department of Orange County.
Professional Traffic
Engineer (CA) TR2565 Leading the TJW team, TJW has had the opportunity to design miles of signing and striping plans and traffic control plans and over 45 traffic signalized intersections and ADDITIONAL SKILLS roundabouts within the Orange County Great Park and Neighborhoods in the City of Contract Management
Irvine since 2012. Along with the design, TJW analyzed the capacity and efficiency of Project Management roundabouts surrounding Great Park's sports park. In addition to design work, Mr.
Wheat has also prepared a variety of traffic engineering studies including traffic impact studies, trip generation studies, parking studies, safety studies, and warrant analyses, to name a few, for various clients and agencies throughout Southern California as well as for public agencies on the East Coast.
Mr. Wheat also has substantial experience in the operations side of traffic signals where he has created timing plans for individual signalized intersections as well as signal systems by using modeling programs, such as Synchro and SimTraffic. He has had the opportunity to adjust and implement timing plans into individual field controllers along with a city's centralized signal system computer.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• Citywide Traffic Signal Upgrades, Lake Forest, CA
• Great Park Neighborhood Traffic Engineering Design, Irvine, CA • Willow Lane and Manzanita Lane Pedestrian Signal Warrant Review and Pedestrian Beacon Design, Thousand Oaks, CA
• Eucalyptus Ave. and Auto Mall Dr. HAWK Signal Design, Moreno Valley, CA US-395 and SR-18 (Palmdale Road) Traffic Analysis and Off-Site Design, Victorville, CA
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ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES RESUME
Pablo Montes
Project Engineer
Professional Registrations
Engineer in Training, June 2005
Nuclear Density Gauge Certification, December 2005
Education
BS Civil Engineering, California State Polytechnic University, 2005 Experience
Mr. Montes is involved with all phases of project coordination, scope definition, proposals, design and analysis, and report preparation.
Mr. Montes' duties at Southern California Geotechnical include assistance in preparing of Geotechnical Investigations, drafting geotechnical plans, performing slope stability analyses, pile design, cost estimates, and supervising lab work. Mr. Montes' duties also include grading and earthwork observation and testing at construction sites as well as preparing compaction reports.
Professional History
Southern California Geotechnical, Inc.
Yorba Linda, California
Staff Engineer
November 2005 to Present
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ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES Resume ca
JIM BALDOVIN
Principal Landscape Architect
Jim is the founder and Principal Landscape Architect of Conceptual Design + Planning Company. A Landscape Architect with over 40 years of hands on experience, Jim embodies CDPC's philosophy of 'social environmentalism' and is responsible for the company's strategic planning and business development. He is actively involved in all aspects of project development including site planning, development of design concepts, quality control review and construction administration. Jim is always focused on the project requirements, program elements, sustainable environmental concerns Project Role and client needs. Jim's diverse background brings a unique point-of-view Principal Landscape Architect and approach to all of CDC's projects. He is an advocate for the practice Years of Experience of Landscape Architecture and helps maintain industry professionalism by 40+ mentoring students and recent college graduates. The projects below are a sampling of CDPC's experience with Public Works projects.
Years with CDPC
31 Project Highlights
L.A. County Shiela Kuehl Wellness Center | San Fernando, CA Registration Also known as the San Fernando Mental Health Center, this County of Los Landscape Architect
Angeles design-build project, completed in 2019, is a new single-story mental California 4176
health building. The 17,500 San Fernando mental health center is designed Arizona 46496
to support the youth of Los Angeles County diagnosed with mental illness in Colorado 1135
an inviting, community-oriented, safe atmosphere that promotes a sense of Hawaii LA18985
wellness. After a rigorous qualification/design competition process through New Mexico 649
the County of Los Angeles' Department of Public Works, the SWA Architects Nevada 941
Team, which included CDPC, was selected. CDPC's role as the landscape Texas 3261
architect included development of building entry plaza, central courtyard Utah 10438291
patio, a setting for public art, ADA accessibility and overall landscape design.
Washington 1451
Michigan Avenue Traffic Circles | Santa Monica, CA
Education
CDPC was part of the project team to create four new 400 square foot traffic BS Landscape Architecture, circles along Michigan Avenue in the City of Santa Monica. The traffic circles California Polytechnic
were constructed to slow traffic and beautify the street along Michigan State University, San Luis Obispo
Avenue in accordance with the Michigan Avenue Neighborhood Greenway Professional Affiliations Concept Plan. CDPC provided landscape design services for the intersections ASLA, AIA, BIA, CALA, ICSC including plant palette selection and irrigation construction drawings. Water Philanthropy efficient landscaping and irrigation compatible with City standards was utilized.
Board Member, The Bourke Knight Way & Gould Avenue Streetscape | La Canada Flintridge Family Foundation Working in conjunction with the City of La Canada Flintridge and civil Lights for Literacy engineer, CDPC provided landscape design solutions to improve pedestrian Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and vehicular traffic flow along a stretch of Knight Way and Gould Avenue Landscape Architect adjacent to Paradise Canyon Elementary School. Informational and public Mentoring Program outreach meetings were held to solicit input and feedback from residents and Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo the surrounding neighborhood regarding the widening project. Other services Alliance Foundation on this project include conceptual design and construction documents to he landscape treatment of the streetscape as well as accommodations fo protection of the California Live Oaks.
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ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES Resume Template
FULL NAME
(include credentials like PE, PLS, MOHAN CHAR, PE - BRIDGE DESIGN LEAD etc.)
• PhD, Structural Engineering, University of
| EDUCATION
(degree, major, school) Canada, 1988
• BS, Civil Engineering, University of Madras,
Chennai, India, 1986
LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS • Professional Engineer (Civil), CA, 57894 (type, state, number)
CERTIFICATIONS • N/A
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
30 years total, 11 with TranSystems
(year started)
QUALIFICATIONS OVERVIEW
(Summarize overall experience. Discuss accomplishments and any written publications/standards.
Include measurable/quantitative data [years in a certain discipline, largest project value, etc.) as much as possible. Include niche experience and/or specialty software knowledge/proficiency. Be concise and compelling. Ultimately, this will become a summary paragraph or two.) As an acclaimed project executive, Mohan's career, spanning over 30 years, has been marked by his collaborative approach to managing large and small multi-disciplinary teams. His leadership has been instrumental in guiding funding assistance (HBP, PNRS, TIGER, ATP), geometrics, traffic, structures, drainage/stormwater, hydraulic/scour, geotechnical, coordinating right-of-way and utilities, and identifying and incorporating solutions that balance environmental impacts and capital costs. His keen understanding of the decision- making process for each project development phase has allowed him to focus his team on fundamental design decisions, project risks, and critical path activities, ensuring successful project outcomes. Mohan's extensive experience has allowed him to work with a diverse range of clientele, from Caltrans and regional planning agencies to counties and cities; his broad portfolio demonstrates his adaptability and versatility and instills confidence in his ability to cater to the unique needs of differing clients and projects, ensuring their success.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
(Write each project in the order provided: responsibilities first, then project background.) Project Role, Project Name, Client, Location (City, State): Explain your responsibilities on the project in one to two sentences. Provide project background (cost, size, schedule, # of subs, etc.).
Project Manager / Structure Lead, Bridge Preventive Maintenance Program Plan Projects, Multiple Agencies: City of Rancho Santa Margarita, County of San Diego/Tulare/Kings/Kern, City of Huntington Beach, Caltrans, Multiple Cities, CA 1 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH • MARCH 13, 2025
EXHIBIT "B"
Payment Schedule (Hourly Payment)
A. Hourly Rate
CONSULTANT'S fees for such services shall be based upon the following hourly rate and cost schedule:
SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT B
B. Travel Charges for time during travel are not reimbursable.
C. Billing
1. All billing shall be done monthly in fifteen (15) minute increments and matched to an appropriate breakdown of the time that was taken to perform that work and who performed it.
Each month's bill should include a total to date. That total should provide, at a glance, the total fees and costs incurred to date for the project.
A copy of memoranda, letters, reports, calculations and other documentation prepared by CONSULTANT may be required to be submitted to CITY to demonstrate progress toward completion of tasks. In the event CITY rejects or has comments on any such product, CITY shall identify specific requirements for satisfactory completion.
CONSULTANT shall submit to CITY an invoice for each monthly payment due.
Such invoice shall:
A) Reference this Agreement;
B) Describe the services performed;
C) Show the total amount of the payment due;
D) Include a certification by a principal member of CONSULTANT's firm that the work has been performed in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement; and
E) For all payments include an estimate of the percentage of work completed.
Upon submission of any such invoice, if CITY is satisfied that CONSULTANT is making satisfactory progress toward completion of tasks in accordance with this Agreement, CITY shall approve the invoice, in which event payment shall be made within thirty (30) days of receipt of the invoice by CITY. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. If CITY does not approve an invoice, CITY shall notify CONSULTANT in writing of the reasons for non-approval and the schedule of performance set forth in Exhibit "A" may at the option of CITY be suspended until the parties agree that past performance by CONSULTANT is in, or has been brought into compliance, or until this Agreement has expired or is terminated as provided herein.
Any billings for extra work or additional services authorized in advance and in writing by CITY shall be invoiced separately to CITY. Such invoice shall contain all of the information required above, and in addition shall list the hours expended and hourly rate charged for such time. Such invoices shall be approved by CITY if the work performed is in accordance with the extra work or additional services requested, and if CITY is satisfied that the statement of hours worked and costs incurred is accurate.
Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. Any dispute between the parties concerning payment of such an invoice shall be treated as separate and apart from the ongoing performance of the remainder of this Agreement.
EXHIBIT "B"
1| TAIT.
Schedule of Fees
Employee Classification Hourly Rate
06 - Engineering Assistant... 95.00
18 - Project Administrator... 125.00
04 - Engineering Designer 165.00
10 - Engineering Designer Il 190.00
03 - Project Engineer I.... 215.00
25 - Project Engineer II 225.00
117 - Senior Projeçt Engineer.. 235.00
02 - Professional Engineer/Licensed Surveyor 260.00
17 - Senior Professional Engineer/Surveyor 270.00
52 - Principal II. .310.00
01 - Principal.. ...295.00
15 - Structural Engineer 285.00
05 - Permit Expediter 1 125.00
11 - Permit Expediter I| 145.00
09 - Project Coordinator 170.00
07 - Surveyor 150.00
07 - Surveyor (Prevailing Wage) 165.00
08 - Senior Survey Specialist/ Party Chief 195.00
08 - Senior Survey Specialist/ Party Chief (Prevailing Wage). 215.00 00 - Two-man survey crew.... 345.00
00 - Two-man survey crew (Prevailing Wage). 380.00
22 - One Man Survey Crew with Robotics.. 220.00
13 - Project Manager 190.00
54 - Entitlement Director 225.00
125 - Assistant Project Manager. 170.00
90 - Project Manager I| 215.00
The hourly rate for client authorized overtime and for representation at hearings and meetings after 6:00 p.m. will be invoiced at 1.5 times the posted rate.
All rates are subject to annual CPI increases on January 1st of each year.
Prevailing wage rates are subject to change according to predetermined rate increases.
2. Mileage, Travel and Per Diem
Auto Mileage: IRS Rate plus 15 percent
Air Travel and Auto Rental: Actual cost plus 15 percent Der Diem: Actual cost of lodging and meals, plus 15 percent Materials and Supplies
Office and CADD supplies are included in the hourly rates. Prints, plots and reproductions are charged at cost plus 15 percent from commercial blueprint companies. In-house reproduction charges are as follows:
Color Plots
$6.00/s.f.
1.65/s.f.
Reimbursable Expenses
Will be billed at cost plus 15 percent. Client will pay directly for all permit and agency fees; otherwise cost plus 15%. Subconsultant invoices wili be billed at cost plus 15%.
5. Insurance Coverage
General Liability: $2,000,000
Errors/Omissions: $1,000,000
California Workers' Compensation - Statutory
Certificates of insurance coverage will be provided upon request.
Fee Schedule: 2024SC Prevailing Wage
TJW ENGINEERING, INC.
STANDARD COMPENSATION SCHEDULE
(Effective January 2025)
Classification Hourly Rate.
Principal $260.00
Principal Traffic Engineer/Planner $235.00
Senior Engineer/Planner $175.00 - $200.00
Project Engineer/Planner $125.00 - $175.00
Asst. Project Engineer/Planner $100.00 - $150.00
Technician $100.00 - $125.00
Administration $85.00 - $125.00
Aide $65.00 - $85.00
GENERAL PROVISIONS OF AGREEMENT
The above schedule is for straight time. Overtime will be charged at 1.5 times the standard hourly rate. Hourly rates apply to work time as well as travel time and waiting time, which occur at meetings and public hearings.
2. Unless otherwise stated in the contract, project-related travel, reproduction, and suppiy costs are billed at cost. Mileage will be billed at prevailing standard mileage rate as determined by the IRS.
Subcontractors and other project-related expenses will be billed at cost plus 15%.
Unless otherwise stated in the contract, invoice will be submitted monthly for work in progress and/or upon completion of TJW Engineering's (TJW) scope of work. Progress invoices are payable within 30 days of the invoice date or upon completion of the scope of work. Any unpaid invoice after 30 days shall incur a late fee service charge of the maximum interest rate allowed by law or two (2) percent per month whichever is less.
4. Client hereby agrees that the balance in a billing statement is correct and binding unless the client notifies the consultant in writing within fifteen (15) days of the date of billing and informs consultant of the alleged incorrect item.
All documents produced as a result of this agreement may be used by TJW Engineering (TJW) without consent from the client.
TJW makes no warranty as to its findings except that the work is performed using generally accepted methods.
Unless otherwise stated in the contract, the client agrees to limit TJW's liability to the client, due to professional negligent acts, errors, or omissions by the consultant, to the consultant's fee.
Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract, or the breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, and Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitration may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
9841 Irvine Center Drive, Suite 200 | Irvine, California 92618 | t: (949) 878-3509 www.tjwengineering.com
STANDARD FEE SCHEDULE
(Prevailing Wage)
PERSONNEL - CONSULTING & TESTING SERVICES
A) Principal Engineers & Geologists $260.00/hr
B) Senior Engineers & Geologists ... $210.00/hr
C) Project Engineers & Geologists $185.00/hr
D) Staff Engineers & Geologists $175.00/hr
E) Deputy Grading Inspector/Deputy Soils Technician.. $180.00/hr F) Technician... $180.00/hr
G) Laboratory Services $100.00/hr
H) Drafting ... $115.00/hr
Expert Witness & Depositions • $550.00/hr
J) Clerical .... $100.00/hr
Additional Copies (Reports) .. $55.00/ea
: Additional Copies (Oversize Plans) ... $10.00/pg
GEOTECHNICAL LABORATORY TESTING
A) Visual Classification by Engineer/Geologist ... $6.00/ea B) Moisture Content (ASTM D-2216) ... • $20.00/ea
C) Density of Undisturbed Sample .. $20.00/ea
D) Organic Content by Combustion (ASTM D-2974) $110.00/ea E) Atterberg Limits (ASTM D-423/429).. $190.00/test
F) . $200.00/test
G) Specific Gravity (ASTM D-854) .. $125.00/test
H) Grain Size Analysis
Mechanical Analysis (Sand or Gravel) $105.00/test
Including Wet Wash over No. 200 Sieve • $160.00/test
Hydrometer Analysis • $135.00/test
Mechanical and Hydrometer Analysis (ASTM D-422) $250.00/test Wet Wash over No. 200 Sieve Only (ASTM D-1140) ... $90.00/test Sand Equivalent. $110.00/test
I) Maximum Density Determination (with Curve)
Standard Proctor (ASTM D-698/AASHTO T-99) $220.00/test
• Modified Proctor (ASTM D-1557/AASHTO T-180) 4 inch Mold $220.00/test Modified Proctor (ASTM D-1557/AASHTO T-180) 6 inch Mold $260.00/test •
R-Value ... $300.00/test
3)
Cement Treated R-Value $385.00/test
California Bearing Ratio - Per Point $300.00/test
K)
L) Unconfined Compression
Pocket Penetrometer ... $6.00/test
• Full Unconfined Compression of Undisturbed Sample, with Curve . $110.00/test M) Direct Shear (Including 3 Points)-Soil. $400.00/test Cement treated Direct Shear.. $500.00/test
N) Consolidation Testing (Including Curve)
Time Rate With Maximum 12.8 ksf Load. .. $550.00/test
Single Point $150.00/test
• Consolidation/Collapse, No Time Rate Data $190.00/test • Swell Percent and Pressure $190.00/test
O) Sulfates Only.... .. $70.00/test
P) pH/Resistivity/Chlorides/Nitrates/Sulfates... $240.00/test Q) Chlorides Only... • $105.00/test
Note: Prices for geotechnical faboratory testing services not included above wilf be quoted upon request.
NOTES
1) roiects will be invoiced biweekly for services performed during the previous billing period. All invoices are due upon receipt, and late fees of 1.5% per mont ill be charged on all balances more than 30 days past due, not to exceed the maximum allowable under California state lan 2) All personnel services and time charged portal/portal. 3) Direct non-salary expenses for engineering and technical personnel charged at cost + 15%. 4) The personnel billing rates are applicable to normal working hours; overtime rates are applicable for services in excess of 8 hours per day, performed outside teared a see dirt fridays Sundays and Night work. Night work is defined as technician services initiatec after 4 pm and/or which go beyond 8 pm. Overtime is billed at 130% of standard rates and double time is 200% of standard rates. Minimum monitoring fee 3 hours per trip.
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024
Rate Schedule
Role Rate
Managing Principal $180.00
Jim Baldovin RLA 4176
Associate Principal $170.00
Matt Kohlenberger RLA 2207
Director of Design $160.00
Jennifer Frederick, License Pending
Senior Landscape Architect $140.00
Masumi Ozawa RLA 3667
Gary Glandon RLA 3791
Landscape Architect $130.00
Arborist $130.00
Senior Project Manager $120.00
Erik Peterson
Richard Ramirez
Project Manager $110.00
Vianney Minjarez
Vincent Rojas
Job Captain $100.00
Kathleen Canta
Senior Draftsperson $95.00
Marc Escobar
Draftsperson $ 90.00
Jake Larkin
Hector San Martin
Jr. Draftsperson $ 80.00
Clerical $ 70.00
Denise Riches
Sandra Milligan
Chloe Smith
conceptual design & planning company landscape architecture & land planning
TRANSYSTEMS
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TranSystems (A Gannett Fleming TranSystems Company)
Schedule of Hourly Rates for SPECIFIC PROPOSAL - West Offices Classification Rate Classification Rate
Administrative Manager I 206.00 Administrator 1 108.00
Administrative Manager II 243.00 Administrator II 157.00 Analyst I 135.00 Engineer 1 157.00
Analyst II 173.00 Engineer II 189.00
Analyst III 238.00 Engineer III 260.00
Analyst IV 287.00 Engineer IV 308.00
Analyst V 378.00 Engineer V 443.00
Architect I 157.00 Industry Specialist I 162.00
Architect II 189.00 Industry Specialist II 216.00
Architect I!! 270.00 Industry Specialist II! 270.00
Architect IV 324.00 Industry Specialist IV 281.00
Architect V 432.00 Industry Specialist V 297.00
Civil Engineer I 168.00 Mechanical Engineer I 152.00
Civil Engineer II 216.00 Mechanical Engineer !! 179.00
Civil Engineer III 324.00 Mechanical Engineer !!! 270.00 Civil Engineer IV 395.00 Mechanical Engineer IV 324.00
Civil Engineer V 454.00 Mechanical Engineer V 405.00
Construction Services I 130.00 Planner I 135.00
Construction Services II 173.00 Planner Il 157.00
Construction Services III 238.00 Planner III 227.00
Construction Services IV 277.00 Planner IV 335.00
Construction Services V 297.00 Planner V 351.00
Construction Services VI 324.00 Structural Engineer I 168.00 Designer ! 125.00 Structural Engineer II 200.00
Designer II 135.00 Structural Engineer III 324.00
Designer III 195.00 Structural Engineer IV 378.00
238.00 Structural Engineer V 432.00
Designer IV
Designer V 297.00 Technician I 108.00
Electrical Engineer I 152.00 Technician II 146.00
Electrical Engineer II 179.00 Technician I!! 162.00
Electrical Engineer III 195.00 Technician IV 222.00
Electrical Engineer IV 276.00 Technician V 243.00
Electrical Engineer V 324.00
• Sub-contracted labor, material testing equipment, printing and technical photography, and all other direct job costs to be paid at cost. • Vehicle mileage to be paid at the current IRS rate per mile. • The rates set forth on this initial Schedule of Rates shall be the rates provisions in effect from the date of this Agreement until December 31, 2028, and with an optional year through December 31, 2029. TranSystems will revise the Schedule of Rates annually. They will submit the revised Schedule of Rates, which shall automatically become effective with regard to this Agreement and the Services performed under this Agreement on January 1st of the next calendar year.
Revised 02/37/25 Page 1 o% 3. Ofice Schedule of Rates