Attach 2 - Proposal — Laguna Beach City Council, January 13, 2026

Request for Proposal – Conceptual Design Services for Utility Undergrounding Study City of Laguna Beach
Pierre Sawaya
Capital Program Manager
Public Works Department 5
505 Forest Ave. Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Asplundh Engineering Services
Susan Besagar
Area Manager
5856 Corporate Ave., Suite 110
Cypress, CA 90630
714-293-4299|www.asplundhengineering.com
Date of Submission: 11/21/2025
PROPOSAL FOR:

SUBMITTED BY:

Attachment 2
25 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cover Letter ................................................................................................................................ 3 Project Understanding ................................................................................................................ 4 Project Team & Key Personnel .................................................................................................. 5 Resumes …………….................................................................................................................. 6 Proposed Fee Estimate ............................................................................................................ 15 Relevant Experience ................................................................................................................ 16 Project Examples ……………................................................................................................... 18 26 November 21, 2025
Pierre Sawaya
Capital Program Manager
City of Laguna Beach
Public Works Department
505 Forest Avenue
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Subject: Proposal for Conceptual Design Services – Utility Undergrounding Study Dear Mr. Sawaya,
Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) is pleased to submit this proposal to provide conceptual design and planning services for the City of Laguna Beach’s Utility Undergrounding Study. AES understands the City’s commitment to improving reliability, safety, and aesthetics by relocating existing overhead utilities underground in a manner that is both technically feasible and financially strategic.

Our team has extensive experience supporting California municipalities and investor-owned utilities in developing planning-level underground designs and cost estimates that can be advanced to implementation. We take pride in our ability to balance constructability, coordination, and community considerations within conceptual design efforts like this one.

AES will serve as the prime consultant, providing all civil, electrical, and structural engineering disciplines in-house. Our engineers and designers bring direct experience with Southern California Edison (SCE), municipalities such as the City of Anaheim, Cox, and AT&T coordination, as well as deep familiarity with Rule 20, Rule 15/16, and City-driven undergrounding initiatives. Through a structured 30/60/90 conceptual approach, we will prepare field-verified conceptual trench layouts, joint-utility exhibits, and cost models that provide the City with a reliable foundation for prioritization and funding.

We value the City’s vision for enhancing its historic coastal corridors and look forward to supporting this important step toward long-term system resilience and community benefit.

Sincerely,
Susan Besagar
Area Manager
Asplundh Engineering Services
27 Section 1. Project Understanding
The City of Laguna Beach is seeking to develop a comprehensive conceptual study to evaluate the feasibility, constructability, and cost of undergrounding existing overhead utilities in key areas of the City. The intent of this study is to provide the City with a clear and defensible understanding of undergrounding priorities, potential impacts, and implementation pathways before committing to design or construction.

As a coastal hillside community, Laguna Beach faces unique challenges related to topography, limited right-of-way, and multiple utility owners. These factors demand a pragmatic and experienced approach to conceptual design that balances technical feasibility with sensitivity to community character and cost-effectiveness.

Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) understands that the City’s objectives are to:
• Identify undergrounding opportunities within the three study areas: North Laguna, South of Downtown, and South Laguna.
• Develop conceptual joint trench alignments for electric, telecommunications, and other dry utilities.
• Identify utility conflicts and design constraints early to minimize risk in future phases. • Prepare planning-level cost estimates and associated assumptions to support capital improvement planning and potential grant or Rule 20 funding. • Deliver clear, consistent conceptual exhibits and a summary report that can serve as a foundation for future design, community engagement, and budgeting.

AES’s approach emphasizes constructability, maintainability, and agency coordination. Drawing on our extensive experience with underground programs and dry utility design throughout California, we will apply a methodology that is both data-driven and field-informed. The resulting conceptual designs and cost models will enable the City to compare options confidently, prioritize investments, and advance to the next stage of project development with clarity.

28 Section 2. Project Team & Key Personnel
Susan Besagar – Area Manager
Asplundh Engineering Services
With extensive experience in project and program management, Susan provides strong leadership across multiple concurrent utility design efforts. She is adept at coordinating crossfunctional teams, ensuring technical accuracy, safety, and efficiency throughout all phases of work. Susan’s background in managing large-scale dry utility projects equips her to oversee the execution of this conceptual undergrounding study, ensuring schedules, deliverables, and communication with City staff remain seamless and effective.

Justin Eccles – Project Manager
Asplundh Engineering Services
Justin brings deep expertise in project management and utility design development, with a focus on system planning, field coordination, and stakeholder interface. His experience spans coordination with Southern California Edison and municipal agencies to implement infrastructure modernization programs, including undergrounding and electric reliability initiatives. Justin will provide oversight for design progression, technical integration, and milestone quality control to ensure deliverables align with City expectations and AES standards.

Dan Siegler, P.E. – Lead Electrical Engineer
Asplundh Engineering Services
Professional Electrical Engineer licensed in California and nine other states, with over 12 years of experience in power distribution, undergrounding design, and utility coordination. Dan will oversee the electrical engineering scope of the study, including system layout, service relocation planning, and compliance with SCE standards and the National Electrical Code (NEC). His expertise in both overhead and underground distribution design ensures the City’s conceptual plans reflect real-world constructability and regulatory compliance.

Daniel Anaya – Planner
Asplundh Engineering Services
Bishoy Farag serves as the CAD QC Lead at Asplundh Engineering Services, bringing extensive experience in drafting and design for utility and infrastructure projects. Bishoy specializes in reviewing and approving construction drawings, ensuring DWG files meet rigorous standards, and conducting training sessions for design teams. With a strong background in AutoCAD (2D & 3D), AUD, and OCALC, Bishoy is adept at balancing complex workloads and maintaining high-quality deliverables through meticulous project tracking and quality control.

Bishoy Farag – Drafting Lead
Asplundh Engineering Services
Bishoy Farag serves as the CAD QC Lead at Asplundh Engineering Services, bringing extensive experience in drafting and design for utility and infrastructure projects. Bishoy specializes in reviewing and approving construction drawings, ensuring DWG files meet rigorous standards, and conducting training sessions for design teams. With a strong background in AutoCAD (2D & 3D), AUD, and OCALC, Bishoy is adept at balancing complex workloads and maintaining high-quality deliverables through meticulous project tracking and quality control.

Resumes for each key personnel have been attached to the end of this proposal. 29 Contact
714-293-4299
[email protected]
5856 Corporate Ave., Suite 110
Cypress, CA 90630
Skills
• Distribution Substation
Planning
• Substation Gateway
• Rule 20
• 4kv Cut Over
• Cable Replacement
• CIC Replacement
• PMH 4 & 5 Replacement
• Deteriorated Structure
Replacement
• Overhead and
Underground Capacitor
Replacement
• Overhead and
Underground Switch
Replacement
• Overhead and
Underground
Automation
• Deteriorated Pole
Replacement
Education
Golden West College - Business
Major
Professional Summary
Experienced Manager responsible for project managing and maintaining relationships with clients and customers. A proven leader offering expertise in the utility profession and dedicated to providing excellent quality work and service.

Experience
Asplundh Engineering Services, LLC (2014 – Current)
Planner 3 / Area Manager
• Responsible for managing and maintaining strong relationships with Southern California Edison and Nevada Energy
• Effectively communicated with SCE and NVE managers to streamline design and mediate any concerns
• Responsible for project managing the team’s workloads • Teach, mentor and train staff on design standards
• Explain operating characteristics of circuits and design options to come up with efficient and constructible designs
Asplundh Construction, LLC (2011 – 2014)
Planner 2 / Supervisor
• Proficiently planned a DSP which included changing existing circuitry by offloading and balancing loads between multiple circuits, existing duct bank systems, new underground civil, bridge crossing and automation
• Accurately completed 4kv cutover, Cable, PMH, Capacitor Replacement, Non-Circuit DSP involving all necessary tasks such as voltage drop and flicker calcs, dead-end tension and guying calcs, pole loading, sizing structures and verify compliance, fusing requirements and any easement issues
• Responsible and accountable for the accuracy and quality of designs and implementation of projects by anticipating, communicating the conditions/issues and taking corrective actions to provide solutions to problems and resolve conflicts • Lead on Rule 20 which included taking an OH system to UG to avoid multiple OH circuit crossings, clearance issues, gas, water, and sewer line
• Set bench-mark dates and ensured they are being met
• Responsible for personnel, team building, creating and maintain strong relationships with team members
• Mentor, train and advise staff on design standards and SCE systems
Susan Besagar
Area Manager
Asplundh Engineering Services, LLC | 877.884.5426 | [email protected] | 708 Blair Mill Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090 30 Susan Besagar
Area Manager
Asplundh Construction, LLC (2009 – 2011)
Planner 1
• Proficiently planned and completed over 1,000 deteriorated poles on AUD and uploading materials to Design Manager
• Perform field such as inventorying and taking pictures of poles, analyzing underground inventories and ensuring that existing and proposed cable and equipment are in compliance with the work order scope
• Request for base map and look-ups and send for prior Rights Check before the designing the Redlines and Single Line
• Interact effectively with Tech Planner, peers, managements and other work order units and provide a weekly oral and written communications on status of the project to ensure that the design meets the Tech Planner’s expectations and needs
• Accurately gather and analyze information to make sound decisions regarding the design of the project and provide solutions and/or alternate solutions • Utilized CMIS, DPIS, DM, SAP, AUD, EWorld, and FIMs to assist in the preparation, pricing, tracking, ordering of material, reviewing and closing out work order packages • Prepared all required documents such as JPA, Tenant Notification, and Environmental Forms • Review deteriorated pole and capacitor bank replacement work orders • Provide hands on training to employees on processes and procedures in accordance with SCE specifications
Asplundh Construction, LLC (2008 – 2009)
CAD Drafter
• Utilized computer aided design CAD to draw maps to accurately complete complex design/drafting assignments for SCE projects
• Analyze and interpret SCE work order/field sketches, perform light mathematical calculations and utilize various AutoCAD programs and reference tools/materials to accurately position electrical facilities on maps
• Utilize SCE Circuit Map and Planner’s redlines to draw single lines and thoroughly checked applications to make sure all areas are completed and signed • Demonstrated knowledge of drafting and design practices while ensuring all SCE Drafting Standards and requirements such as specifications, codes, materials, mechanical symbols, and equipment has been met to accurately complete the maps
Asplundh Engineering Services, LLC | 877.884.5426 | [email protected] | 708 Blair Mill Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090 31 Asplundh Engineering
Services, LLC.
714-893-2405
[email protected]
6101 Gateway Dr.

Cypress, CA 90630
Skills
• Quality Control Specialist on
various OH & UG projects
• Deteriorated Pole
Replacement
• 4kV Cut Over
• UG WCR
• OH WCR
• OH Conductor Replacement
• OH Switch Replacement &
Automation
• OCI
• Planning and designing
experience in Civil
Construction
• In depth knowledge of SCE’s
standards, plublications, and
construction practices as well
as G.O. 95, and 128
• Familiar with AUD, DM, SAP,
SpidaCalc, and OCALC Pro
Education
Mater Dei High School - 2001
Professional Summary
Experienced Division Manager dedicated to ensuring Asplundh maintains a high-quality standard on all work orders. Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize heavy workload and remain focused on the job at hand.

Experience
Asplundh Engineering Services, LLC (2013-present)
SCE Det pole Manager
• Mastered the necessary overhead/underground distribution and equipment
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Meet project deadlines
• Train and Mentor new employees
• Supervise a team and manage their workload
• Monitor project budgets and cost analysis for all projects • Provide weekly updates to internal and external contacts Asplundh Construction, LLC (2011-2013)
Planner
• Perform field inventory, pole loading, ordering of material, and overall design for work orders
• Accurately complete specific project tasks and requirements such as calculating TLM voltage drop and flicket, un-guyed moment calculations, ruling span calculations, EPL’s, and Underground Structure Compliance
• Communicate with SCE Technical Planners and Engineering to coordinate design as well as work with them to clarify or upgrade scope for any issues that arise in the design process • Follow all SCE standards and DSU’s to provide a quality, safe, and cost-effective design
• Manage and train multiple planners on work orders
Justin Eccles
Division Manager
Engineering & Design Department
Asplundh Engineering Services, LLC | 877.884.5426 | [email protected] | 708 Blair Mill Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090 32 Contact
[email protected]
3574 Ruffin Road
San Diego, CA 92123
Education
B.S. - Electrical Engineering
Technology (2008 - 2012), University
of Denver
Skills
• Professional Engineer in

CO, CT, DE, IA, MD, ME,
MN, PA, UT (CA 24697)
• ISA 62443 IC32
Fundamentals Specialist
• ISA 62443 IC33 Risk
Assessment Specialist
• ISA 62443 IC34 Design
Specialist
• ISA62443 IC37
Maintenance Specialist
Professional Summary
Senior Electrical Engineer and Professional Engineer licensed in nine states with over 11 years of experience of electrical and instrumentation design for valve automation, natural gas pipelines, overhead and underground utility projects. Daniel has experience in instrumentation and controls engineering and design projects for large utility programs and commercial firms and has successfully led electrical engineering teams. Additional experience in field support to included RFI responses, field inspections, software acceptance testing, panel factory acceptance testing, point-to-point testing, loop checks and support during
commissioning. He is a licensed engineer in the state of CA, CO, CT, DE, IA, MD, ME, MN, PA, and UT.

Experience
Asplundh Engineering Services (2022 – Current)
EI&C Engineer - Electrical
• Provide Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls services for industrial and renewable energy clients.
• Review & stamp plans for distribution & transmission electrical designs.

Campos EPC (2012-2022)
Instrumentation & Controls Manager
• Responsible for all parts of the design and implementation process for automating valves on natural gas pipelines.
• Completed design and implementation of ~100 projects in 6 years. • As the Engineer of Record, I approve and seal designs before sending to client as well as programming for the implementation, and commission of the design post construction.
• Approval of design of ~60 projects since obtaining the PE license Coordination with contractors for construction activities. • Training incoming electrical engineers
Denver Electrical Manager (2012-2022)
Electrical Engineer 3, Engineer of Record
▪ Engineering Manager for a team of 8 Electrical Engineers. ▪ Responsible for team and individual monthly goals, mid-year and yearend reviews, liaison for the team to upper management, scoping and estimating of new projects, leading business developmentrelationships ▪ Community Outreach lead responsible for setting up quarterly activities and encouraging employees outside of the Community Outreach Group to volunteer.
▪ Mentor for CEPC Connect, a group to match younger engineers with mentors outside of their normal working groups.

Daniel Siegler, P.E.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Asplundh Engineering Services, LLC | 714.893.2405 | [email protected] | 3574 Ruffin Rd San Diego, CA 92123 33 Private LTE System Design and Deployment – SDG&E
Senior Electrical Engineer and Engineer of Record for program to provide engineering support for the development and initial deployment of a Private LTE (PLTE) network. Scope of work includes development of one-line diagrams for equipment cabinets, panel schedules, meter, disconnect and buss-way details specifications and plans. The design of low voltage and fiber conduit routing between equipment cabinet and PLTE tower, Power Block diagrams, DC Power Calculation and rectifier requirements, Site Grounding Detail Plan, Network Block diagrams showing all main components and interfaces, and Equipment Rack Face Elevations.

Responsibilities include quality control and quality assurance of construction drawings, signing and sealing of construction drawings, coordinating with client and client’s construction team, completion of as-built construction drawings and training new hires on the project.

Dairy and Landfill Renewable Natural Gas Projects- Brightmark Senior Electrical Engineer for a multi-year project consisting of the development, engineering and design of multiple Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) pipeline and facilities projects for Brightmark RNG Programs. Completed the instrumentation and controls design for interconnectstation facilities to adhere to regulatory requirements.

Dairy RNG Pipelines and Injection Sites, Osceola, O’Brien and Shelby Counties, Iowa Senior Electrical Engineer for a pipeline design, engineering, and coordination project to bring pipeline-quality gas from biowaste collection equipment to utility interconnect sites. Scope of work included engineering and design of five producer pipelines (22 miles), three injection sites (300-500 SCFM) and four return fuel gas pipelines for digestor station equipment. Responsible for controls and instrumentation for injection station facilities to adhere to regulatory requirements. Developed controls philosophy, cause and effect diagram, and P&ID for all interconnect site equipment and motor control schemes and SCADA design and engineering for interconnect equipment
Renewable Natural Gas Skid Project Team
Responsible for the design and approval of a skid to inject renewable natural gas into Xcel’s high pressure gas system. Coordination with multiple groups for the site: Dairy Farm, skid manufacturer, Xcel, Atmos Energy, panel shop, and Electric Utility. Programming using ROC800 software and Red Lion HMI software Valve Automation Team
Responsible for the design and approval of hazardous area classifications, grounding plans, conduit, routing and scheduling, RTU panel layouts, RTU power distribution, RTU wiring and field wiring. Field support for panel factory acceptance testing, RTU upgrades, and site commissioning. Calculations for sizing breaker panels, conduit fill, building ventilation for hazardous area. Programming using ControlWave Designer, ROC800 and Red Lion HMI software. Creating one-line diagrams using the Easy Power program.

SDG&E Pipeline Safety Enhancement Plan
Coordination for all aspects of designing, installing, and completing about 3 miles of 10” natural gas pipeline.

Sending out permits for the City’s being worked in and other permitting agencies like Caltrans and MTS, reviewing traffic control plans, ordering materials, ensuring the materials arrive, preparing documentation for hydrotest, preparing drawings for as building, and coordinating with the construction team.

Asplundh Engineering Services, LLC | 714.893.2405 | [email protected] | 3574 Ruffin Rd San Diego, CA 92123 Daniel Siegler, P.E.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
34 Xcel MAOP Validation Project
Analyzing documents to determine if Xcel Energy’s natural gas pipeline systems in Colorado, Minnesota, and Texas are in compliance with PHMSA standards and regulations.

Xcel Pipeline Data Project
Verification of maximum allowable operating pressure of Xcel Energy's high pressure and distribution natural gas transmission lines in Colorado.

Asplundh Engineeing Services, LLC | 714.893.2405 | [email protected] | 3574 Ruffin Rd San Diego, CA 92123 Daniel Siegler, P.E.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
35 Contact
714-893-2405
[email protected]
6101 Gateway Dr.

Cypress, CA 90630
Skills
• Proficient in Microsoft office:

Word, Outlook, Project,
PowerPoint, Excel
• Drafting: Hand, AutoCAD,
AUD
• Spida Calc
• Distribution utility pole
planning and design
• EV planning and design,
project management
• Deteriorated Pole
Replacements
• HFA, including WCCP and
plant betterment projects
• Overhead and Underground
Switch and Structure
replacements
Education
Whittier College
Professional Summary
Accomplished safety and goal-oriented Manager and Planner that focuses on quality work and efficiency. Experienced in delivering a variety of high-quality products while creating and maintaining outstanding partnerships and amazing customer/client interaction throughout the utility industry.

Experience
Asplundh Engineering Services, LLC (2022-
present)
EV Charge Ready Project Manager / Planner 2
• Intake, negotiate and track new work
• Maintained high level customer service with internal and external customer with constant communication
• Managed budgets and cost analysis for all projects
• Created work order contracts
• Upholding design standards in order to ensure all projects meet constructability requirements
• Provide planning and design support internally and externally Asplundh Construction, LLC (2021-2022)
Large Projects Project Manager / Planner 2
• Exceeded in project management across a team of multiple planners and designers
• Project manage multiple large projects
Asplundh Construction, LLC (2018-2021)
Large Projects Team Lead / Planner 2
• Ensured that all project deadlines were met
• Shown an advanced understanding of both overhead and
underground distribution material, equipment and systems • Quality control for various types of projects
• Provided team with support and necessary information to be successful
Daniel
Anaya
Project Manager / Planner 2
Asplundh Engineering Services, LLC | 714.893.2405 | [email protected] | 6101 Gateway Dr. Cypress, CA 90630 36 Asplundh Construction
714-893-2405
[email protected]
6101 Gateway Dr.

Cypress, CA 90630
Asplundh Construction, LLC (2018-2021)
Large Projects Team Lead / Planner 2
• Ensured that projects were on track and that all deadlines were met
• Shown an advanced understanding of both overhead and
underground distribution material, equipment and systems • Quality control for various types of projects ranging from overhead to underground
• Provided team with support and necessary information to be successful
Asplundh Construction, LLC (2016-2018)
Planner 1
• Quality Control for Pole Loading
• Trained new employees
• Performed Vault Inventory inspections
• Provided weekly status updates to internal and external customers
Asplundh Construction, LLC (2015-2016)
Accounting
• Maintained various types of trackers
• Data entry
• Record keeping
• Provided planning department with job support and record keeping
• Kept accurate account of hours being billed to each job Accomplishments
MVP Award: December, 2019
MVP Award: December, 2018
Performance Award: December, 2017
Performance Award: December, 2016
Daniel
Anaya
Project Manager / Planner 2
Asplundh Engineering Services, LLC | 877.884.5426 | [email protected] | 708 Blair Mill Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090 37 Contact
586-733-6886
[email protected]
5856 Corporate Ave., Suite 110
Cypress, CA 90630
Education
Fullerton College – AS – Computer
Science (2021) – 3.0 GPA
California State University Fullerton
– BS – Computer Science (In
progress)
Skills
• Problem-solving abilities
• Project Planning
• Well Organized
• Time Management
• Leadership Experience
Software
• AutoCAD 2D & 3D
• AUD 2008 & 2020
• Ocalc
• Microsoft Visual
Studio
• PuTTY SSH
• Advanced use of all
Microsoft Office
PRoducts
Programming Languages
• C++
• Java
• HTML/CSS
• JavaScript
• React
• xcode
Professional Summary
Experienced Drafter & Designer currently working with AutoCAD and AUD. Able to balance a large workload with projects of various size and complexities. Detail-Oriented and Efficient all while maintaining a high level of communication throughout projects.

Experience
Asplundh Engineering Services, LLC (2022 – Current)
CAD QC
• Reviewed and approved construction drawings
• Reviewed DWG files to ensure compliance with standards • Conduct training sessions for designers
• Track multiple projects progress through to completion Asplundh Engineering Services, LLC (2020 – 2022)
Designer
• Primarily working on SCE large projects
• Using AutoCAD & AUD to draft preliminary construction drawings • Draft a simple overall summary of the project if required • Communicate with other departments to move the project effectively
• Complete forms required for the project
• Meet internal & external due dates for different departments Asplundh Construction Company, LLC (2018 – 2020)
Drafter
• Using AutoCAD to draft construction drawings and Traffic Control Plans
• Primarily working with Crown Castle and SCE
• Using OCALC to calculate loads on poles
• Train new employees on different types of projects
• Field walks with customer’s engineers whenever needed • Attend meetings with customer to update standards
• QC all projects to maintain a consistent work quality FJS Cable Engineering (2017 – 2018)
Drafter
• Utilized AutoCAD to draft Traffic Control Plans (TCP) and layout plans
• Reviewed various infrastructure plans to draft precise and accurate designs
• Proposed an underground fiber design and ensured compliance with various infrastructure requirements
• Ensured compliance with city regulations to obtain necessary permits
Asplundh Engineering Services, LLC | 877.884.5426 | [email protected] | 708 Blair Mill Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090 Bishoy Farag
CAD QC
38 Section 3. Proposed Fee Estimate
Asplundh Engineering Services, LLC proposes to perform the Conceptual Design Services – Utility Undergrounding Study for a not-to-exceed amount of $53,800 based on the level of effort required to complete conceptual engineering, coordination, and deliverables for the three identified study areas. The proposed fee is structured as a time-and-materials contract with a defined not-to-exceed limit. Invoices will be based on actual hours worked at the rates shown in the next section 3.2
Phase / Milestone Description Estimated Fee
Project Kickoff & Coordination Data collection, kickoff meeting, utility owner coordination
$8,500
30% Conceptual Design Preliminary layouts, confirm prelim boundary maps, verify utility
pole/overhead data, initial cost model
$15,000
60% Conceptual Design Refined design, agency coordination, linear footage, approximate transformer
count, cost update
$20,000
90% Conceptual Design & Final
Report
Final exhibits, cost breakdowns in Excel
and PDF, technical memorandum
$5,300
Closeout & Presentation City review meeting, final edits, documentation, conceptual designs in
PDF and CAD format
$5,000
Cost Breakdown by Boundary
North Laguna $18,345.00
South of Downtown $27,435.00
South Laguna $8,020.00
Total Price $53,800.00

3.2 Labor Hours and Billing Rates
Role / Title Bill Rates
Electrical Engineer $195
Project Manager $120
Planner $120
Drafting Lead $95
Administrative Support $75
39 3.3 Assumptions
• AES will perform all engineering disciplines in-house (no subcontractors). • Three study areas are included (North Laguna, South of Downtown, South Laguna). • City will provide available record drawings, GIS base maps, and utility contacts. • 3 Virtual Meetings Included. Ideally one kickoff, one mid-design (60%), and one closeout presentation.
• Scope excludes survey, geotechnical, environmental, or permitting services. • Scope excludes undergrounding of Coast Highway
• Excludes acquiring required easements
• Additional services, if requested, will be billed per the rates in Section 3.2 with written authorization.

3.4 Billing and Payment
Invoices will be submitted monthly based on percentage completion by milestone or actual time expended. Payment is due within 30 days of receipt. AES will not exceed the authorized budget without prior written approval.

Section 4. Relevant Experience
Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) has extensive experience providing conceptual and detailed undergrounding design services for both Southern California Edison (SCE) and municipal clients under the Rule 20 program. AES’s work emphasizes constructability, cost accuracy, and multi-utility coordination—skills essential to the City of Laguna Beach’s Utility Undergrounding Study.

City of Anaheim – Underground Conversion Program (Various Districts) Client: Anaheim Public Utilities
Services: Conceptual & Detailed Design, Utility Coordination, Cost Estimating AES supported Anaheim Public Utilities in its ongoing Underground Conversion Program, delivering both conceptual and detailed design services for multiple project areas within various districts including the Harbor Blvd. area near Disneyland and multiple Anaheim Hills neighborhoods. These projects included:
• Developing joint trench layouts for electric, telecom, and street-lighting facilities. • Preparing conceptual cost models and phasing strategies for early budgeting. • Coordinating with SCE, AT&T, and Cox for facility relocations and trench allocations. • Evaluating constructability constraints in narrow corridors and high-traffic urban environments.

This program required balancing aesthetics, utility standards, and field constructability—an approach directly aligned with the City of Laguna Beach’s undergrounding objectives. 40 Southern California Edison – Rule 20A and 20B Undergrounding Support Client: Southern California Edison (SCE)
Services: Conceptual Design, Cost Estimation, Joint Utility Coordination AES has provided engineering support for multiple Rule 20A and 20B undergrounding projects throughout Southern California. These assignments included:

Reviewing existing overhead circuits to determine underground conversion feasibility. • Developing conceptual trench alignments and profiles for joint utility use. • Preparing planning-level cost estimates and technical memoranda to support City and SCE coordination.
• Ensuring designs aligned with SCE Distribution Design Standards, spacing, and safety requirements.

Through this experience, AES has developed a deep understanding of Rule 20 funding and coordination protocols, as well as the documentation needed to advance conceptual designs into implementation phases.

Summary of Relevance
AES’s demonstrated success on Anaheim’s Underground Conversion Program and SCE Rule 20 projects positions the firm uniquely for this study. The AES team brings:
• Proven ability to deliver conceptual designs that identify cost drivers and constructability constraints early.
• Direct familiarity with SCE and telecom coordination protocols. • Hands-on experience creating planning-level exhibits and cost estimates used for municipal decision-making and funding applications.
• A practical, field-informed approach that ensures conceptual designs are realistic, coordinated, and ready for advancement.

Project examples for both the City of Anaheim and Southern California Edison have been attached to the end of this proposal.
41 APPROVALS
DWG. NO.

SHT.

NO. DESCRIPTION

CITY OF ANAHEIM
DESIGN BUILD MASTER AGREEMENT 14 FY-22/23

PLANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC RELIABILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - PERALTA HILLS - SITE # 1 (551 S. PERALTA HILLS DR - 609 S. PERALTA HILLS DR.)
PROJECT NO. 2200000155
ACCOUNT NO. 528-521-6768-7865-2300940-01 DESIGNACCOUNT NO. 528-521-6768-7865-2300712-01 12KV & 6.9KV CONDUITS AND SUBSTRUCTUREACCOUNT NO. 528-521-6768-7865-2300872-01 12KV & 6.9KV ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONACCOUNT NO. 528-521-6768-7865-2400365-01 12KV & 6.9KV ELECTRICAL DEMOLITIONACCOUNT NO. 528-521-6768-7865-2300941-01 AT&T CONDUIT INSTALLATIONACCOUNT NO. 528-521-6768-7865-2300942-01 CHARTER SPECTRUM CONDUIT INSTALLATION

CITY OF ANAHEIM
DESIGN BUILD 14 FY-22/23