Laguna Hills City Council
February 24, 2026

28 Psomas will conduct traffic signal warrant analyses at up to two (2) unsignalized intersections in accordance with the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD) and with the City of Laguna Hills Traffic Impact Study Guidelines (2025). Psomas will also prepare and submit a Draft Traffic Analysis Memorandum summarizing the
results of the VMT Screening Assessment, LOS analysis, and signal warrant analyses.

DELIVERABLES
 Draft and Final Traffic Analysis Memorandum
Task 2 – PS&E Phase
1) PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND

COORDINATION
Psomas understands the success of any project starts
with a strong foundation that fosters open communication and collaboration and as Project Manager, Tom Herbel, PE, QSD will be a single point of contact for the city. Tom will coordinate check-ins on a regular basis with key discipline leads during both Phases 1 and 2, which is understood to be under a different authorization.

DELIVERABLES
 6 (six) monthly project progress meetings, agendas,
minutes, scope and schedule updates (3 in-person and 3
virtual meetings assumed)
 One (1) City Council Meeting
 One (1) Traffic Commission meeting
2) GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
GMU will provide the following geotechnical engineering services for this phase of the project.

Task 1 – Document Review, Utility
Coordination, and Permitting
GMU will review available records (as-builts, specs, pavement history) to support engineering analysis. Pavement coring locations will be marked, and Dig Alert notified to identify utility conflicts. GMU will obtain the City of Laguna Hills no-fee Encroachment Permit with support from the City’s Project Manager, submitting maps, insurance, business license, and contractor information. One (1) round of City comments is assumed; no additional agency permits are required.

Task 2 – Subsurface Exploration
GMU will perform six (6) pavement cores along Paseo de
Valencia, Cabot Road, and adjacent bike path, plus two (2)hand auger borings east of Cabot Road. Work will occur in one day between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Corings will extend up to four (4) feet, logging AC, AB, PCC, fabric, and other layers. Subgrade samples will be collected, and holes backfilled and capped.

Traffic control will consist of single-lane closures; no formal traffic control plans are included.

Task 3 – Laboratory Testing
Samples will be tested in GMU’s Caltrans-certified lab. Testing may include R-value, moisture density, soil classification, inplace moisture, and corrosion parameters (sulfates, chlorides, pH, resistivity). Mix design testing for recycled or cementtreated pavement sections is excluded but can be added under a separate proposal.

Task 4 – Engineering Analysis and Reporting
GMU will analyze field and lab data and prepare a geotechnical report summarizing site conditions and providing
recommendations for flatwork, pavement design, and
earthwork (grading, subgrade prep, compaction, trench
backfill, drainage, and wet soil considerations). Soil corrosion results will also be addressed. The report will be signed and stamped by a California registered civil engineer.

Clarifications
 Traffic control plans are not included and are expected to be prepared by the contractor.
 Bidding Assistance, Construction Assistance, and Access to City Reports and Resources: Psomas accepts the
scope and deliverables.
3) PS&E
Psomas accepts the scope and deliverables with the following clarifications. Based on what the City has outlined in the RFP, Psomas will be developing and submitting deliverables from the table below during this phase.
3A) RIGHT-OF-WAY ENGINEERING
 Boundary survey and MTLS mapping.
 Establish horizontal/vertical control using GPS and
conventional methods (NAD83, CCS83 Zone VI,
NAVD88).
 Recover street monuments and property corners; set ~60 MTLS targets.
 Prepare basemap with street centerlines and rights-ofway; property lines shown from record info.  MTLS mapping at 1”=20’ scale, collecting roadway,
utilities, and cultural features within limits (e.g., sidewalks, curbs, fences, structures, utilities, trees, drainage,
striping, signs, lighting, manholes, inlets).
 Include rim and invert elevations for sewer and storm drain structures.

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29 No. Items of Work or Plan Scale Est. No. of
Sheets
65% 90% 100% and
Final
1 Coordination with utility firms on design, verification notices, and relocation follow-ups as needed

N/A N/A N/A P P
2 Field notes on existing signal locations N/A 4 P P P
3 Title sheet N/A 1 P P -
4 General notes, abbreviations, construction notes,
legend, utility contacts, etc.

N/A 1 P P P
5 Roadway typical section N/A 2 P P P
6 Improvement details & Horizontal Control VAR 2 P P P
7 Roadway Improvement Plans & Profiles 1”=20’ 24 P P P
8 Signing/Striping Plans (dual panel) 1”=40’ 7 P P P
9 Street Lighting Plans & Detail 1”=40’ 5 P P P
10 Traffic Signal Modification Plans 1”=20’ 4 P P P
11 Irrigation Plans & Detail (dual panel) 1”=40’ 12 P P P 12 Planting Plans & Detail (dual panel) 1”=40’ 12 P P P Total Estimated Plan Sheets 74
Engineer’s Estimates with Appropriate Contingencies P P P Specifications with Front-End Document Provided by the City P P Photometric Evaluation for Street Lighting P
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30 G Communication Plan
Communication Plan
Effective and proactive communication between the City and the Psomas team is critical to the project’s success. We envision primary communications through our Project Manager, Tom Herbel. They will have assistance from other team members for some of the day-to-day communications and will involve task leads in communications for specific technical items. The diagram below indicates our intended communication structure, with reporting relationships described below the diagram. Our team routinely provides a Communications Plan to clients that can be further tailored to meet your needs. 4 2
Project Manager
City of Laguna Hills
Tom Herbel
PSOMAS
Project Manager
Abutting schools, residents,
and broader community
Stakeholders
1 Brandon Pence
Tim Hayes
Tim Chan
Steve Price
Darlene Yellowhair
Alia Hokuki
Tom Krizenesky
Psomas Task Leads
Alta
Circlepoint
GMU
Subconsultants
Alejandro Angel
PSOMAS
QA/QC Manager
3 Reporting Relationships
 Communication at management level on status, issues, significant items, and contract items  Obtain relevant stakeholder information and coordination while keeping the City Project Manager informed  Quality Control planning and implementation by coordinating with management and Psomas Task Leads  Ongoing communication on deliverables, quality, and input required from the City or discipline-specific data H Cost Proposal
The cost proposal is submitted in a separately sealed envelope.

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Appendix

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I Non-Collusion Affidavit
City of Laguna Hills

PASEO DE VALENCIA AND CABOT ROAD - ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROJECT 33 ATTACHMENT 1

NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
The undersigned represents and certifies that:

1. This Proposal is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization or corporation.

2. This Proposal is genuine and not collusive or sham.

3. The Proposer has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other Proposer to put in a false or sham proposal and has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any other Proposer or anyone else to put in sham proposal or to refrain from submitting to this RFP.

4. The Proposer has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the proposal price or to fix any overhead, profit or cost element of the proposal price or to secure any advantage against the City of Laguna Hills or of anyone interested in the proposed contract.

5. Proposer affirms that all statements contained in the Proposal and related documents are true and correct.

6. Proposer has not directly or indirectly submitted the proposal price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto, or paid, and will not pay any fee to any person, corporation, partnership, company, association, organization, RFP depository, or to any member or agent thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham proposal.

7. Proposer has not entered into any arrangement or agreement with any City of Laguna Hills public officer in connection with this proposal.

8. Proposer understands that collusive bidding is a violation of State and Federal law and can result in fines, prison sentences, and civil damage awards.

I declare under penalty of perjury pursuant to the laws of the State of California and the United States that the foregoing facts are true and correct. Executed this ______ day of ______, 2025, at ________________, California.
________________________________
Signature of Authorized Representative
________________________________ __________________________________ Name of Authorized Representative Title of Authorized Representative 18 December Santa Ana
Tom Herbel Vice President
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J Compliance with Insurance Requirements
City of Laguna Hills

PASEO DE VALENCIA AND CABOT ROAD - ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROJECT 34 ATTACHMENT 2
CONSULTANT’S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

WITH INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR

AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Consultant agrees, acknowledges, understands and is fully aware of the insurance requirements as specified in Section 5, Insurance Requirements of the attached sample Agreement for Professional Services (Attachment 4) and hereby accepts all conditions and requirements as contained therein.

Consultant:

Name (Please Print or Type)
By:

Consultant’s Signature & Title
Date:

This executed form must be submitted with proposal.

Psomas
Vice President
December 18, 2025
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K Certification of Proposal
City of Laguna Hills

PASEO DE VALENCIA AND CABOT ROAD - ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROJECT 35 ATTACHMENT 3

CERTIFICATION OF PROPOSAL

TO THE CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS
The undersigned hereby submits its proposal and agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Request for Proposal (RFP). By signing the Certification of Proposal (Attachment 3) and submitting a proposal to the City in response to this Request for Proposals, the Proposer hereby represents and certifies that:

A) No elected or appointed official, officer, or employee of the City has been or shall be compensated, directly or indirectly, in connection with this proposal or for any work connected with this proposal; should any agreement be approved in connection with this Request for Proposals (“Agreement”) no elected or appointed official, officer, or employee of the City, during the term of his/her service with the City, shall have any direct or indirect financial interest in the Agreement, or obtain any present, anticipated, or future financial interest or other material benefit arising therefrom;
B) No elected or appointed official, officer, or employee of the City shall have any financial interest, direct or indirect, in the Agreement nor shall any such official, officer, or employee participate in any decision relating to the Agreement which effects his/her personal financial interest or the financial interest of any corporation, partnership, or association in which they are, directly or indirectly, interested in violation of state law; C) The Proposer and its principals do not have now, nor shall it acquire any financial or business interest that would conflict with the performance of services under the Agreement;
D) Proposer does not and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, gender, color, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital status, physical condition, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, political affiliation or opinion, age or medical condition; E) By submitting the response to this request, Proposer agrees, if selected, to furnish services to the City in accordance with this RFP;
F) Proposer has carefully reviewed its proposal and understands and agrees that the City is not responsible for any errors or omissions on the part of the Proposer and that the Proposer is responsible for them;
G) It is understood and agreed that the City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals and to waive any informality or irregularity in any proposal received by the City;
H) The proposal response includes all of the commentary, figures and data required by this Request for Proposal.

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City of Laguna Hills

PASEO DE VALENCIA AND CABOT ROAD - ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROJECT 36 I) The proposal shall be valid for 180 days from the date of submittal to the City.

I declare under penalty of perjury pursuant to the laws of the State of California and the United States that the foregoing facts are true and correct.

Executed this ______ day of ______, 2025, at ________________, California.

Name of Proposer:

By:
(Authorized Signature)
Type Name:

Title:

Date:

Psomas
Tom Herbel
Vice President
December 18, 2025
18th Dec. Santa Ana
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L Caltrans Exhibit 10-Q
Local Assistance Procedures Manual EXHBIT 10-Q
Disclosure of Lobbying Activities

EXHIBIT 10-Q DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES
COMPLETE THIS FORM TO DISCLOSE LOBBYING ACTIVITIES PURSUANT TO 31 U.S.C. 1352

1. Type of Federal Action: 2. Status of Federal Action: 3. Report Type:
☐ a. contract ☐ a. bid/offer/application ☐ a. initial
☐ b. grant ☐ b. initial award ☐ b. material change
☐ c. cooperative agreement ☐ c. post-award
☐ d. loan For Material Change Only:
☐ e. loan guarantee year ____ quarter _________
☐ f. loan insurance date of last report __________

4. Name and Address of Reporting Entity 5. If Reporting Entity in No. 4 is Subawardee, Enter Name and Address of Prime:
☐ Prime ☐ Subawardee
Tier _______ , if known
Congressional District, if known Congressional District, if known

6. Federal Department/Agency: 7. Federal Program Name/Description:

CFDA Number, if applicable ____________________

8. Federal Action Number, if known: 9. Award Amount, if known:

10. Name and Address of Lobby Entity 11. Individuals Performing Services (If individual, last name, first name, MI) (including address if different from No. 10) (last name, first name, MI)
(attach Continuation Sheet(s) if necessary)

12. Amount of Payment (check all that apply) 14. Type of Payment (check all that apply) $ _____________ ☐ actual ☐ planned ☐a. retainer
☐b. one-time fee

13. Form of Payment (check all that apply): ☐c. commission ☐ a. cash ☐d. contingent fee
☐ b. in-kind; specify: nature _____________ ☐e. deferred Value _____________ ☐f. other, specify _______________________

15. Brief Description of Services Performed or to be performed and Date(s) of Service, including officer(s), employee(s), or member(s) contacted, for Payment Indicated in Item 12:
(attach Continuation Sheet(s) if necessary)

16. Continuation Sheet(s) attached: ☐ Yes ☐No

17. Information requested through this form is authorized by Title 31 U.S.C. Section 1352. This disclosure of lobbying reliance was placed by the tier above when his transaction was made or entered into. This disclosure is required pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1352. This information will be reported to Congress
semiannually and will be available for public inspection. Any person who fails to file the required disclosure shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.

Signature: ________________________________________
Print Name: _______________________________________
Title: ____________________________________________
Telephone No.: ____________________ Date:___________
Authorized for Local Reproduction
Federal Use Only: Standard Form - LLL
Standard Form LLL Rev. 04-28-06
Distribution: Orig- Local Agency Project Files
N.A. for Psomas
Tom Herbel
Vice President
714.481.7956 12.18.2025
Psomas | Paseo De Valencia and Cabot Road Active Transportation — City of Laguna Hills

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Tom has 37 years of experience in public works and project management, with a proven track record of directing,
administering, and strategically planning large-scale capital improvement programs. He excels in overseeing infrastructure projects involving street construction, sewer and drainage systems, water facilities, and public building rehabilitation as demonstrated with overseeing over 500 million dollars of infrastructure in the City of Huntington Beach. Tom is highly skilled in coordinating civil engineering reviews, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. His expertise includes budget development, process optimization, and stakeholder negotiation, consistently delivering successful outcomes for complex municipal and public works initiatives.

Experience
Santiago Canyon Drainage Culvert Analysis and Repair – Orange County, CA: Project Manager for analysis to determine the most effective method to repair a culvert crossing of Santiago Canyon Road. The project involved the analysis and design of four alternatives to repair the failed culvert outlet and provide water quality enhancement. The project involved "out of the box" engineering to deal with the limited right-of-way and environmental constraints, water quality enhancing features, as well as a design, which could blend into the existing natural environment.

County of Orange, Oso Parkway Widening – Coto de Caza and Rancho Santa Margarita, CA: Project Manager for widening of Oso Parkway from Meandering Trail to Solano (2 miles) in conjunction with the County's Master Plan of Arterial Highways. The widening turned will turn a six-lane facility into an eight-lane facility. The project consists of preparing environmental documentation; preparing traffic studies to determine intersection configurations; widening the roadway to eight lanes; coordinating with Caltrans and obtaining an encroachment permit; preparing a drainage deficiency study; designing major drainage structures; and preparing a Storm Water Management Plan.

Balboa Village Streetscape – Newport Beach, CA: Project Manager for the beatification of the Village area that surrounds the Balboa Pier Area and the Fun Zone. This award winning project involved the new design of the streets and architecturally enhanced sidewalks. The enhancements involved Lithocrete, a special architectural type of concrete, designed with patterns that fit the beach community for both the roadways and the sidewalks, unique steel tree wells and the creation of a more pedestrian friendly environment. Due to the flat terrain of the area a special drainage plan was developed to keep standing water off of the streets by creating small valleys for water to drain to and reduce the amount of ponding that previously occurred.

Stonehill Drive Streetscape, Arterial Highway Beautification – Dana Point, CA:

Project Manager for preparation of plans, specifications, and bidding documents for the widening, rehabilitation and street beautification for the entire three-mile length of Stonehill Drive. The project involved the design of new raised landscaped medians, rehabilitation of the existing pavement, new curb and gutter to widen portions of the highway, new parkway landscaping, a new signalized intersection and the relocation of existing storm drain facilities to accommodate the widened roadway.

City of Dana Point, Del Prado Town Center Revitalization – Dana Point, CA: Project Manager for the civil design for the revitalization of the Dana Point Town Center.

REGISTRATION
1995/CA/Professional Engineer/
Civil/53300

EDUCATION
BS/Civil Engineering/California
State University, Long Beach

EXPERIENCE
With Psomas for 11 years; with
City of Huntington Beach for 13
years

TOM HERBEL, PE, QSD
Project Manager – Psomas
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Arief Naftali is a licensed civil, traffic, and electrical engineer in California with 25 years of hands-on professional experience in the design and management of various road, traffic, civil, site, highway, and engineering projects serving multiple local and regional agencies in Southern California, including Caltrans. Arief is adept in roadway infrastructure, site development, active transportation, traffic engineering, outdoor electrical, and transportation planning projects, delivering improvement needs to local and regional communities alike. Arief's project portfolio encompasses a full range of projects starting from planning and design, through construction.

Experience
Eastern Avenue Multi-Modal Transportation Improvement Project – Los Angeles, CA: Traffic Engineering Manager for the project approval and environmental document phase for this project, which proposes for this project, which proposes to re-envision 1.5 miles of Eastern Avenue as a multimodal corridor that is safe and accessible for pedestrian crossing, biking, mass transit, and general driving to employment, education, health care, parks, and recreational centers. The project involves a robust community engagement process. The community engagement process consisted of project data updates via website, flyer creation and distribution, door to door business outreach, surveys, digital ads, email communications, two community meetings, and six focused community meetings. New project features include new signalized intersections, lighting upgrades, pedestrian safety crossing improvements, bicycle infrastructure, landscape elements, and upgrades to transit stops.

Cordova Street Complete Street Project – Pasadena, CA: Traffic Engineering Manager for developing preliminary engineering design and, ultimately, final construction design PS&E for this project. The project will improve safety along Cordova Street with Class II bike lanes, bicycle detection, street resurfacing, and pedestrian ADA accessibility upgrades.

Avenue R Complete Streets and Safe Routes to School – Palmdale / Los Angeles, CA:

Senior Traffic Engineer for providing environmental clearance and developing construction documents for infrastructure enhancements to accomplish a "Complete Streets" approach along Avenue R from Sierra Highway to 25th Street East. Psomas is preparing a full range of technical studies (Natural Environment Study, Draft Relocation Impact Statement, Community Impact Assessment memo) in support of the IS/EA on an expedited schedule due to the use of federal funding sources. Additional elements of the project include sidewalk gap closures, widening of Avenue R to include a Class II bike lane on the north and south sides of the street, and a two-way left-turn lane. Arief was responsible for the development of signal modifications, signing/striping, and lighting plans for the project.

Complete Streets Program – Los Angeles, CA: Traffic Engineering Manager in support of the prime contractor for the PS&E preparation of the City's Complete Street Program intended to implement Vision Zero and green infrastructure elements and rehabilitate of 22 miles of roadway. Meticulous planning and management were needed to coordinate with multiple design teams, disciplines, and City departments to achieve the City's goals, objectives, and aggressive schedule.

West Santa Ana Branch Bikeway Phase 2 – Paramount, CA: Project Manager for providing project management, conceptual design, and preparation of the construction drawings and technical specifications for the West Santa Ana Branch Bikeway Phase 2 Active Transportation Project within the city limits.

REGISTRATION
2016/CA/Electrical
Engineer/21570
2005/CA/Traffic Engineer/2296
2003/CA/Professional Engineer/
Civil/64286
CA/Road Safety
Professional/552

EDUCATION
2004/MS/Civil Engineering
(Transportation Engineering)/
California State University, Long
Beach
2001/MA/Organizational
Management/Azusa Pacific
University
1999/BS/Civil Engineering/
California State Polytechnic
University, Pomona

CERTIFICATIONS
Envision Sustainability
Professional/Institute for
Sustainable Infrastructure

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Public Works
Association
Institute of Transportation
Engineers

EXPERIENCE
With Psomas for 12 years; with
other firms for 13 years
ARIEF NAFTALI, PE, TE, EE, RSP1, ENV SP
Principal-in-Charge – Psomas
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Alejandro is Director of Engineering at Psomas, a multidisciplinary firm headquartered in Los Angeles. He holds a Ph.D. in traffic engineering from the University of Arizona and is a Registered Professional Engineer in Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Utah. Alejandro is also a certified PTOE and among the few nationwide certified as a Level 2 Road Safety Professional (RSP2i). His expertise includes traffic studies, safety evaluations, and roadway design, including roundabouts, signals, and Intelligent Transportation Systems.

Alejandro serves on the ACEC Arizona and Psomas Boards, has chaired the Arizona Board of Technical Registration, and taught as adjunct faculty at the University of Arizona.

Experience
City of Los Angeles, Eastern Avenue Multi-Modal Transportation Improvement Project – Los Angeles, CA: Traffic Engineering QA/QC Manager for the project approval and environmental document phase for this project, which proposes for this project, which proposes to re-envision 1.5 miles of Eastern Avenue as a multimodal corridor that is safe and accessible for pedestrian crossing, biking, mass transit, and general driving to employment, education, health care, parks, and recreational centers. The project involves a robust community engagement process. The community engagement process consisted of project data updates via website, flyer creation and distribution, door to door business outreach, surveys, digital ads, email communications, two community meetings, and six focused community meetings. New project features include new signalized intersections, lighting upgrades, pedestrian safety crossing improvements, bicycle infrastructure, landscape elements,
Dana Point Town Center at Pacific Coast Highway and Del Prado – Dana Point, CA:

Quality Assurance for the Dana Point downtown revitalization project that converted the roadway at Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) and Del Prado from one-way to two-way. Psomas designed signal modifications for nine intersections in the Dana Point Town Center and conducted a planning-level analysis to provide all direct property access via alleys in the Town Center. The design enhanced the pedestrian experience by widening sidewalks while retaining on-street parking; reflects the unique coastal environment; and created stronger linkages to the natural features along the bluff and other destinations such as the Marina. The project required right-of-way improvements to return PCH to two-way operations, traffic signalization, striping and signing modifications, new bus stops, several landscaped medians, a new storm drain system, and road widening.

REGISTRATION
2003/AZ/Professional Engineer/
Civil/40203
2008/CA/Professional Engineer/
Civil/72792
2025/NM/Professional
Engineer/30548
2016/UT/Professional
Engineer/9731937

EDUCATION
2008/PhD/Civil Engineering
(Transportation)/University of
Arizona
2002/MS/Civil Engineering
(Transportation)/University
of Arizona
1999/BS/Civil Engineering/
Universidad EAFIT, Colombia

CERTIFICATIONS
Road Safety Professional Level
2/Transportation Professional
Certification Board Inc./35
Professional Traffic Operations
Engineer/Transportation
Professional Certification Board
Inc./1324

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Arizona Council of Engineering
Companies
Living Streets Alliance
El Tour de Tucson
Southern Arizona Leadership
Council

EXPERIENCE
With Psomas for 23 years; with
other firms for 3 years

ALEJANDRO ANGEL, PHD, PE, PTOE,
RSP2I
QA/QC Manager – Psomas
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Brandon Pence has eight years of civil engineering experience designing transportation and multi-modal improvement projects in Southern California. Brandon has experience with a variety of transportation elements such as signal design, signing and striping, signal modification, traffic control, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and other street improvement components. Brandon is proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MicroStation. Brandon is also well-versed in a multitude of local design standards and guidelines.

Experience
Eastern Avenue Multi-Modal Transportation Improvement Project – Los Angeles, CA:

Project Engineer for the project approval and environmental document phase for this project, which proposes for this project, which proposes to re-envision 1.5 miles of Eastern Avenue as a multimodal corridor that is safe and accessible for pedestrian crossing, biking, mass transit, and general driving to employment, education, health care, parks, and recreational centers.

The project involves a robust community engagement process. The community engagement process consisted of project data updates via website, flyer creation and distribution, door to door business outreach, surveys, digital ads, email communications, two community meetings, and six focused community meetings. New project features include new signalized intersections, lighting upgrades, pedestrian safety crossing improvements, bicycle infrastructure, landscape elements, and upgrades to transit stops.

Cordova Street Complete Street Project – Pasadena, CA: Design Engineer for developing preliminary engineering design and, ultimately, final construction design PS&E for this project.

The project will improve safety along Cordova Street with Class II bike lanes, bicycle detection, street resurfacing, and pedestrian ADA accessibility upgrades.

Complete Streets Program – Los Angeles, CA: Design Engineer in support of the prime contractor for the PS&E preparation of the City's Complete Street Program intended to implement Vision Zero and green infrastructure elements and rehabilitate of 22 miles of roadway. Meticulous planning and management were needed to coordinate with multiple design teams, disciplines, and City departments to achieve the City's goals, objectives, and aggressive schedule.

Pearblossom Highway Reconstruction – Palmdale, CA: Design Engineer for engineering design services for street improvement plans, signing and striping plans, traffic signal plans, traffic control plans, and updating opinion of probable costs and technical specification. Services included revisions to existing plan sheets; creation of additional sheets; a constructability review, and updated cost estimates and utility verification across all segments (Segments 1, 2, and 3).

Street Lighting Design for Coast Highway – Laguna Beach, CA: Design Engineer to procure the design of new decorative street lights on Coast Highway (US-1) as part of completing electrolier acquisition from SCE to the City. Engineering design included construction cost estimates, voltage drop calculations and wiring diagram for new and existing systems.

Pavement Rehabilitation for Various Streets – Moreno Valley, CA: Design Engineer for preparing a PS&E package for rehabilitating pavement on various streets, composed in accordance with the City's standards and guidelines based on similar, recently completed projects on other tracts within the City.

REGISTRATION
2023/CA/Professional Engineer/
Civil/95604

EDUCATION
2017/BS/Civil Engineering/
University of California, Irvine

CERTIFICATIONS
Envision Sustainability
Professional/Institute for
Sustainable Infrastructure

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Civil
Engineers

EXPERIENCE
With Psomas for 6 years; with
other firms for 2 years

BRANDON PENCE, PE, ENV SP
Task 1 and 2– Psomas
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Shayesteh is a civil transportation engineer with 12 years of experience in design, development, and task management of transportation projects. As a relationship builder, she excels at collaborating with clients, contractors, and government agencies to meet or exceed design, quality, timeline and budget expectations.

Shayesteh will make sure that targets set forth on projects are met, based on specifications, cost, and quality standards.

Experience
Crenshaw Boulevard Transportation Improvement Project – Inglewood, CA: Project Engineer for the approximately 2.95 miles long Inglewood Crenshaw Boulevard Transportation Improvement Project which provides infrastructure improvements, including street improvements to increase safety and mobility and pedestrian improvements, transit accessibility improvements, traffic signal modifications, upgrades, streetscape improvements and landscaping, and other traffic safety enhancements on Crenshaw Boulevard. The project intends to increase connectivity to significant destinations and transit ridership; and improve access to employment centers, educational facilities, healthcare facilities, parks, and recreational centers.

Broadway-Manchester Active Transportation Equity Project – Los Angeles, CA: Project Engineer for this project that will transform West Manchester Avenue and South Broadway into corridors of open space that are safer, more mobile, and sustainable. Design includes curb extensions, ADA compliant ramps, pedestrian lighting, street trees, street furniture, sidewalk, and Measure W stormwater quality improvements. Psomas is also in the process of providing a Technology Demonstration Objective study to help StreetsLA evaluate potentially efficient, and accurate, methods of topographic data collection. This includes comparison of evolving technologies, such as point cloud derived products, to conventional topographic survey mapping. Additionally, we are reviewing capabilities for asset management, and relevance to project design.

Environmental Approval, Design, and Right-of-Way Services for Intersection Improvements - Hyperion Avenue and Glendale Boulevard Project – Los Angeles, CA: Project Engineer for this project that will improve three intersections along Glendale Boulevard and Hyperion Avenue transportation corridors and include bicycle and pedestrian facilities that are critical to the multi-modal circulation of the entire Glendale Boulevard and Hyperion Avenue corridors. Both Glendale Boulevard and Hyperion Avenue between Glenfeliz Boulevard/Glenhurst Avenue and Rowena Avenue are major arterials with high truck volume and are part of the Countywide Significant Arterial Network (CSAN). Psomas is providing environmental approval, design, and rightof-way services.

Oso Creek Multi-Use Trail Preliminary Design and PS&E – Laguna Niguel, CA:

Project Engineer for preliminary and final design services for the Oso Creek multiuse trail along the western edge of Forbes Road between its northern terminus and the Metrolink Commuter Rail Transit Station to the south. The project consisted of a bicycle/ maintenance access road with an adjacent pedestrian/equestrian train between Forbes Road and Oso Creek Channel.

EDUCATION
2014/MS/Civil Engineering/
University of California, Irvine
2013/BS/Civil Engineering/
University of California, Irvine

CERTIFICATIONS
Engineer-in-Training/CA/
California Board for Professional
Engineers, Land Surveyors, and
Geologists/172342
Envision Sustainability
Professional/Institute for
Sustainable Infrastructure

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Women's Transportation
Seminar, Orange County
Chapter
American Public Works
Association

EXPERIENCE
With Psomas for 3 years; with
other firms for 9 years

SHAYESTEH VAFAI, EIT, ENV SP
Task 1 Concept/Preliminary Engineering Docs – Psomas
Psomas | Paseo De Valencia and Cabot Road Active Transportation — City of Laguna Hills

A-11
Tim Hayes has 32 years of experience and is adept at problemsolving and building consensus as a Project Manager of timesensitive projects. His experience includes the planning and design of infrastructure and transportation improvements, including work on numerous planning strategies; preliminary design reports; project reports; project study reports; and final plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&Es) for various agencies and municipalities throughout California.

Experience
Rod Beaudry-Routier Bikeway Project – Rancho Cordova, CA: Project Manager responsible for the preliminary engineering and final design for this complete streets improvement project. The project connects the Lincoln Village neighborhood to the American River Parkway by constructing a one-way barrier-separated bicycle lane along Routier Road from Old Placerville Road to Folsom Boulevard and along Rod-Beaudry Drive between Folsom Boulevard and the American River Parkway. The total length of the project is 2.2 miles and is consistent with the City's Bikeway Master Plan. The work included the preparation of an environmental document to obtain CEQA/NEPA approval, coordination with the City and other stakeholders, and preparation of PS&E for the project. Specific improvements include Class IV barrier-separated bikeways, signing and striping, upgrading curb ramps and sidewalks, traffic signal upgrades, a new RRFB, drainage improvements, traffic handling, and stage construction details. Psomas' work also included topographic surveys, utility coordination, and public outreach, including several community workshops.

Dry Creek Greenway Bike Trail – Roseville, CA: Project Manager for this 4.25-mile trail along Dry Creek, Cirby Creek, and Linda Creek for the City of Roseville. Psomas was responsible for project management, preliminary engineering, feasibility analysis, public outreach, and hydrology/hydraulic and floodplain analyses. The project included seven bridge crossings and numerous retaining walls where the proposed trail passes under existing structures. An extensive public outreach program was a major part of the project development process for the project.

Harrison Elementary Active Transportation Project – Stockton, CA: Project Manager for the planning and design of bicycle and pedestrian improvements to provide safe and equitable transportation opportunities for all users in this disadvantaged community while promoting environmental stewardship in the interest of reducing the impacts of climate change. The planning effort consisted of a very robust engagement and outreach effort with the key stakeholders consisting of working group meetings, pop up events to reach members of this disadvantaged community, and one on one conversations to make sure every voice was heard. Services provided will include planning, engagement, preliminary engineering, environmental, and final design to improve the connectivity for this community and especially the students and parents of Harrison Elementary.

City of Los Angeles, Glendale-Hyperion Complex of Bridges Improvement Project – Los Angeles, CA: Lead Design Engineer for the Project Report (PR) and Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E) for rehabilitation of this complex of six bridges. Improvements include widening the Glendale Boulevard bridges; realigning the

REGISTRATION
1997/CA/Professional
Engineer/Civil/58986

EDUCATION
1992/BS/Civil
Engineering/California
Polytechnic State
University, San Luis
Obispo

CERTIFICATIONS
Qualified SWPPP
Developer/Stormwater
Multiple Application
and Report Tracking
System/C58986

PROFESSIONAL

AFFILIATIONS
Women's
Transportation Seminar
American Council of
Engineering Companies
American Public Works
Association
American Society of
Civil Engineers

EXPERIENCE
With Psomas for 21
years; with other firms
for 12 years

TIMOTHY HAYES, PE, QSD
Federal Funding Support (NEPA/E-76) – Psomas
Psomas | Paseo De Valencia and Cabot Road Active Transportation — City of Laguna Hills

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Tim Chan is a registered civil engineer with 13 years of experience specializing in transportation planning and traffic engineering design. He has worked with public and private sector clients on traffic impact studies, transportation analyses, and parking evaluations throughout Southern California. Tim is proficient in preparing traffic signal design, signing, striping, streetlight, traffic control, and interconnect plans. He manages planning and design tasks, developing complex staging, traffic control, and traffic signal plans while coordinating with multiple parties. He has extensive knowledge of design guidelines established by the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD), Caltrans, and local jurisdictions. Tim is currently involved in transportation studies and the ongoing design and implementation of traffic control layouts for various off-site improvement projects in California.

Experience
Environmental Approval, Design, and Right-of-Way Services for Intersection Improvements - Hyperion Avenue and Glendale Boulevard Project – Los Angeles, CA: Traffic Engineer for this project that will improve three intersections along Glendale Boulevard and Hyperion Avenue transportation corridors and include bicycle and pedestrian facilities that are critical to the multi-modal circulation of the entire Glendale Boulevard and Hyperion Avenue corridors. Both Glendale Boulevard and Hyperion Avenue between Glenfeliz Boulevard/Glenhurst Avenue and Rowena Avenue are major arterials with high truck volume and are part of the Countywide Significant Arterial Network (CSAN).

Pier D Street Realignment Project – Long Beach, CA: Traffic Engineer for the realignment of Pier D Street which serves as the single ingress and egress for the Pier D terminal area. The project realigns the vertical alignment of the road to improve the sight distance. The addition of a median lane and shoulders will help maintain the expected traffic flow generated from the container terminal. Sewer, water lines, electrical lines, and other utilities were realigned to meet standard cover under the new vertical alignment.

Temescal Canyon Road Widening - Drainage and Storm Drain Systems – Riverside, CA: Traffic Engineer for the project which proposes to construct roadway widening improvements along Temescal Canyon Road. In order to provide the capacity to meet regional transportation needs, improvements include pavement reconstruction and widening, intersection configurations, grading, slopes, retaining walls, drainage facilities, and traffic signal modifications.

REGISTRATION
2016/CA/Professional
Engineer/Civil/85687

EDUCATION
2012/BS/Civil
Engineering/California
State Polytechnic
University, Pomona

EXPERIENCE
With Psomas for 1 years;
with other firms for 13
years

TIM CHAN, PE
Traffic Engineering Lead – Psomas
Psomas | Paseo De Valencia and Cabot Road Active Transportation — City of Laguna Hills

A-13
Nam Nguyen has been responsible for various design
assignments focusing on public works and transportation projects throughout Southern California. Having successfully developed many traffic engineering construction documents, he is well-versed in the guidelines and standards that govern the making of geometric/signing, striping, traffic control, signal modification, and street improvement plans. Nam also possesses strong MicroStation, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D skillsets.

Experience
Cordova Street Complete Street Project – Pasadena, CA: Designer for developing preliminary engineering design and, ultimately, final construction design PS&E for this project. The project will improve safety along Cordova Street with Class II bike lanes, bicycle detection, street resurfacing, and pedestrian ADA accessibility upgrades.

Hyperion Avenue and Glendale Boulevard Intersection Improvements – Los Angeles, CA: Project Designer for the intersection improvements funded by LA Metro's Call for Projects. Scope of services involve traffic queuing analysis, on-street parking considerations, design of exclusive turn lanes to alleviate queuing and traffic congestion, Class II Bike lanes, a new crosswalk to facilitate safe pedestrian passage across Glendale Boulevard, traffic signal improvements, and improving the drainage system and infiltration basins.

Lincoln Park Pedestrian Path Lighting – Los Angeles, CA: Project Designer for the development of plans, specifications, and estimates to improve the pathways at Lincoln Park to meet ADA requirements. The project included renovation of the lighting system with LED lighting for energy savings and adequate illumination, as well as to replace, resurface, repair, and widen the walking paths and parkway entrances. Nam was responsible for illumination level calculations, and development of design plans which was completed within six months.

North Spring Street Bridge over the Los Angeles River – Los Angeles, CA: Project Designer for the widening of the North Spring Street Bridge over the Los Angeles River.

This high-profile, $36 million project addressed seismic and geometric deficiencies, improved pedestrian and cyclist safety, and will preserve the historic integrity of the bridge. The new design consisted of widening the south side of the bridge and the approaches, adding a new signalized intersection, rehabilitating existing street lights and fabricating new street lights, street improvements, and new park improvements. Nam was responsible for the development and completion of lighting plans for both phase 1 and 2 of the project and the required coordination with BSL.

EDUCATION
2015/BS/Civil Engineering/
California State Polytechnic
University, Pomona

CERTIFICATIONS
Envision Sustainability
Professional/Institute for
Sustainable Infrastructure
Engineer-in-Training/CA/
California Board for Professional
Engineers, Land Surveyors, and
Geologists/154995

EXPERIENCE
With Psomas for 11 years

NAM NGUYEN, EIT, ENV SP
Traffic Engineering Support – Psomas
Psomas | Paseo De Valencia and Cabot Road Active Transportation — City of Laguna Hills

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Vincent Hellens, Jr., has 19 years of experience managing and designing large and small public works infrastructure projects from planning and design through construction. His project management approach involves focusing on the needs of is clients while staying flexible and adaptable through the life of the project. He has delivered active transportation projects including pedestrian ADA improvements, Complete Streets, bike boulevards, Class IV bikeways, trails, and roadway rehabilitations. Vincent’s relationshipdriven leadership style has resulted in cohesive, goal-oriented teams that create positive results across a variety of situation. In addition, Vincent is responsive and maintains an open line of communication with his clients which allows him to report progress, identify problems, assign priorities, receive feedback, and document progress. He delivers projects by providing purpose, clear direction, and motivation to the project team.

Experience
South Higuera Street Complete Street – San Luis Obispo, CA: Project Manager for this Complete Streets project which includes 4.6 miles of protected bike lanes, buffered bike lanes, various intersection improvements, a HAWK beacon, RRFB, curb ramp upgrades, neighborhood traffic circles, and a pedestrian plaza. Responsible for managing the design and implementation of quick-build infrastructure improvements, including a separated bikeway, along Higuera Street. The project is federally funded through Caltrans Active Transportation Program.

Parker Street to Addison Bikeway (AHSC Connected Berkeley) – Berkeley, CA:

Principal in Charge for the Affordable Housing Sustainable Communities (AHSC) design improvements with the goal of connecting neighborhoods in the disadvantaged West Berkeley area to the North Berkeley Bart rail station. The project consists of converting the existing Parker Street (from San Pablo Ave to Mabel), Mabel Street (between Ward and Dwight Way), and Bonar Street (from Dwight Way to Bancroft Way) to bicycle boulevards with a short segment of a protected Class IV on Dwight Way. The project includes construction of a new Class I pathway extension of the existing West Street Pathway; Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons; two traffic circles (at Bonar Street/Channing Way and Parker Street/9th Street); and sidewalk gap closure improvements on Acton Street (from Parker Street to Carleton Street). As Principal-in-Charge, he’s responsible for overall QA/QC and ensuring the team has the necessary resources to complete the designs.

La Ballona Protected Bike Lane and Safe Routes to School Improvements – Culver City, CA: Assistant Project Manager for the conceptual design, outreach, and construction document preparation for Culver City’s inaugural separated bikeway on Elenda Street, alongside neighborhood enhancements to establish Safe Routes to La Ballona Elementary School.

EDUCATION
2007/BS/Civil Engineering/
Alabama Agricultural and
Mechanical University

CERTIFICATIONS
Envision Sustainability
Professional/Institute for
Sustainable Infrastructure
Qualified SWPPP Developer and
Practitioner

EXPERIENCE
With Alta for 5 years; with other
firms for 14 years
VINCENT HELLENS, JR., ENV SP, QSD/P
Roadway and Drainage – Alta
Psomas | Paseo De Valencia and Cabot Road Active Transportation — City of Laguna Hills

A-15
Sasha is a licensed Civil Engineer in California with a decade of experience in transportation projects. She has successfully delivered projects in roadway rehabilitation and improvements, pedestrian accessibility (ADA) improvements, new and improved transportation hubs, and railroad crossings. With experience in design and construction, Sasha brings a proactive and responsive approach to effectively maintain an open line of communication with her clients and teams. Sasha’s leadership style fosters a collaborative environment that identifies critical project needs and supports her clients to achieve their project goals.

Experience
People Movement Project – Glendora, CA: As Project Manager, Sasha is leading the team through the final design for this project, which is part of the City of Glendora Sustainable Multimodal Improvement Project (SMIP) Phase 1 (contracted through the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments). This phase is comprised of three projects:

Glendora Avenue Class I/IV improvements, protected intersection, and roundabout improvements; Little Dalton Wash Trail; and Foothill Boulevard Class IV improvements.

Together, these projects will deliver key first/last mile connectivity improvements to the Metro A Line and fully develop the Glendora Urban Trail System. The Glendora Avenue project requires the construction of a half mile of raised Class IV protected bikeway and pedestrian improvements. The Little Dalton Wash project consists of 1.7 miles of Class I bicycle and pedestrian facilities to provide connectivity between the Colby Trail and Finkbiner Park. The design includes intersection crossing improvements, an on-street Class III bike route due to tight right-of-way constraints, native landscaping, and park amenities. Sasha is supporting the City in developing the 30% submittal, NEPA clearance, community outreach, and stakeholder coordination.

Wilshire-Le Doux TOUCAN Crossing Final Design – Los Angeles, CA: As Project Manager, Sasha is leading the final design for implementation of a TOUCAN bicycle and pedestrian crossing at the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Le Doux Road.

Sasha is assisting the City with finalizing coordination with SoCal Edison for traffic signal implementation, and finalizing all necessary steps for the project to move towards procurement. Under Sasha’s leadership, the team implemented field as-built information for utilities, site conditions to make design adjustments, and is preparing the Bid Set for construction.

San Jose Creek Multi-Use Bikeway – Pomona, CA: Sasha is the Assistant Project Manager and Design Lead for the San Jose Creek Multi-Use Bikeway, which will create a path that travels adjacent to the San Jose Creek Channel and connect families, cyclists, and pedestrians to access nearby schools, Cal Poly Pomona, and multiple city parks along the trail. Sasha is responsible for all design deliverables as part of the PS&E, overseeing coordination with multiple stakeholders.

REGISTRATION
CA/Professional Engineer/91500

EDUCATION
BS/Civil Engineering/California
Polytechnic University, Pomona

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Women in Transportation,
Orange County Chapter

EXPERIENCE
With Alta for 1 years; with other
firms for 10 years

SASHA FOX, PE
Concept and Public Engagement – Alta
Psomas | Paseo De Valencia and Cabot Road Active Transportation — City of Laguna Hills

A-16
Steve Price has 33 years of experience in providing surveying and mapping services for public agencies. He has been responsible for generating boundary, ALTA, topographical, and construction surveys; scheduling field crews; and preparing work proposals and estimates, property calculations, legal descriptions, Records of Survey, and plats.

Experience
City of Los Angeles, Complete Streets Program (TOS 38) – Los Angeles, CA: Project Surveyor in support of the prime contractor for the PS&E preparation of the City's Complete Street Program intended to implement Vision Zero and green infrastructure elements and rehabilitate of 22 miles of roadway. Meticulous planning and management were needed to coordinate with multiple design teams, disciplines, and City departments to achieve the City's goals, objectives, and aggressive schedule.

Two Heritage Park Parking Lots – Irvine, CA: Survey Manager for the preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates to construct two new surface parking lots at Heritage Park as part of the Heritage Community Master Plan. The new parking lots will include postconstruction stormwater quality Best Management Practices, landscaping and irrigation, standard and ADA-compliant stalls, parking lot lighting, and EV charging stations. Steve oversaw the field package, processed field data, and signed the exhibit map. He established boundaries and plotted easements per the title reports provided. This project provided engineering design work for two parking lots at Heritage Park.

LA Metro, I-405 Sepulveda Pass Widening Design-Build – Los Angeles, CA: Project Surveyor for post-construction as-built surveys including mobile laser scanning, fixed laser scanning, and conventional design surveying services in support of LA Metro's final project close-out from the I-10 Interchange to the SR-101 Interchange. (12/2016 to 11/2019) California High-Speed Rail Construction Packages 1-4 Utility Conflicts – Madera, Fresno, Tulare, and Kings Counties, CA: Survey Assistant for survey services including program development and management, project management, land records research; document analysis; verification of utility easement/fee areas; preparation of legal descriptions and exhibits; preparation of and recordation of conveyance packages for utility relocations; coordination with utility companies, HSR staff and County staff; and tracking and reporting on progress of the more than 900 parcels involved. Psomas developed a dashboard using Power BI as a tool that allows HSR and WSP staff and leadership to easily track and report the progress and status of each utility conflict.

REGISTRATION
2019/CA/Professional Land
Surveyor/9541
2000/WA/Professional Land
Surveyor/36808

EDUCATION
1992/BS/Surveying/Oregon
Institute of Technology,
Klamath Falls, OR
1989/AA/Surveying/Peninsula
College, Port Angeles, WA

EXPERIENCE
With Psomas for 9 years; with
other firms for 24 years

STEVEN PRICE, PLS
Topographic Survey – Psomas
Psomas | Paseo De Valencia and Cabot Road Active Transportation — City of Laguna Hills

A-17
Robert Salit has 46 years of professional land surveying experience, specializing in boundary determinations, deed analysis, topographic surveying, ALTA surveys, subdivision mapping, and Record of Surveys. As a Senior Project Surveyor with Psomas, Robert is responsible for planning and coordinating ALTA, design, and as-built, architectural, utility, topographic, and right-of-way surveys. He is responsible for processing field data using Inroads Fieldworks and creating maps in both MicroStation and AutoCAD, and creating legal descriptions. His mapping projects include transportation surveys, topographic surveys, ALTA surveys, and exhibit maps.

Robert is familiar with Caltrans procedures and standards for Caltrans surveys. He has worked hand-in-hand with District 7 survey staff, as well as with Caltrans staff in other districts.

Experience
City of Los Angeles, Complete Streets Program (TOS 38) – Los Angeles, CA: Project Surveyor in support of the prime contractor for the PS&E preparation of the City's Complete Street Program intended to implement Vision Zero and green infrastructure elements and rehabilitate of 22 miles of roadway. Meticulous planning and management were needed to coordinate with multiple design teams, disciplines, and City departments to achieve the City's goals, objectives, and aggressive schedule.

Orange County Streetcar Project – Santa Ana, CA: Project Surveyor for a four-mile light rail project in the City of Santa Ana for right-of-way determination and topography for design purposes. Utilized aerial mapping, LiDAR and conventional surveying collection for the topographic mapping and street centerline and right-of-way monuments. Performed field data adjustments constrained to project provisionals and accuracy standards adhering to the laws of the Land Surveyors' Act and Subdivision Map Act.

I-405 Program Management – Orange County, CA: Project Surveyor for survey services in support of the Parsons Program Management team's 30% design plans for this 16-mile project. The project will add a general-purpose lane and two express lanes in each direction, improve all exits and entrances to the freeway, and upgrade over 19 bridges. As part of the PMC team, Psomas is responsible for establishing project controls, pre- and post-construction Records of Survey, legal descriptions and plats, appraisal maps, design and drainage surveys, and monument preservation. Robert's responsibilities as project surveyor have included survey control processing, boundary determination, land net surveys, appraisal mapping, preparation of pre-condition records of survey and writing legal descriptions for parcel acquisitions. (03/2014 to Present)

REGISTRATION
1985/CA/Professional
Land Surveyor/5564

EDUCATION
1984/Coursework/Land
Surveying/California
State University, Long
Beach
1976/Coursework/Land
Surveying/Pasadena
City College

EXPERIENCE
With Psomas for 17
years; with other firms
for 29 years

ROBERT SALIT, PLS
Right-of-Way – Psomas
Psomas | Paseo De Valencia and Cabot Road Active Transportation — City of Laguna Hills

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Darlene has extensive experience with a variety of traffic engineering projects, including traffic impact studies, traffic reports, safety studies, signal warrant studies, corridor studies, signal timing and coordination, signing and striping design, and traffic signal design. She also has experience with design and studies for alternate modes of travel, Road Safety Assessments, transportation planning, and roadway design. Darlene is well-versed in Synchro, SimTraffic, HCS, SIDRA, and InRoads.

Experience
Glendale Boulevard/Hyperion Avenue Complex of Bridges Traffic Study – Los Angeles, CA: Traffic Engineer in the collection, compilation, and development of traffic studies for six bridges, including the Waverly Drive Bridge, that connect the communities of Atwater Village and Silver Lake. As the bridges cross the Los Angeles River, I-5 Freeway, and Riverside Drive, they provide vital links for the communities. The completed traffic studies consist of existing and future vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle volumes, speed, median barrier, operational analysis, pedestrian crosswalk, and cross-section alternatives. Psomas also provided a speed study, an analysis of potential median treatments, operational analyses of various alternatives, an evaluation of pedestrian crossing location and traffic control, and an assessment of cross-sectional elements.
2nd Street and Pacific Coast Highway Signal and ITS Design – Long Beach, CA: Traffic Engineer for providing preliminary engineering services for this 10-acre resort community area that features a mix of upscale lifestyle tenants, restaurants, entertainment, local shops, and a gourmet grocery. The scope of services included engineering planning, entitlements, EIR engineering support, and ALTA survey mapping.

Dana Point Town Center at Pacific Coast Highway and Del Prado – Dana Point, CA:

Traffic Engineer for the Dana Point downtown revitalization project that converted the roadway at Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) and Del Prado from one-way to two-way. Psomas designed signal modifications for nine intersections in the Dana Point Town Center and conducted a planning-level analysis to provide all direct property access via alleys in the Town Center. The design enhanced the pedestrian experience by widening sidewalks while retaining on-street parking; reflects the unique coastal environment; and created stronger linkages to the natural features along the bluff and other destinations such as the Marina. The project required rightof-way improvements to return PCH to two-way operations, traffic signalization, striping and signing modifications,

REGISTRATION
2009/AZ/Professional Engineer/
Civil/50215
2017/CA/Traffic Engineer/2827
2023/NV/Professional Engineer/
Civil/031150

EDUCATION
2006/MS/Civil Engineering/
Cornell University
2004/BS/Civil Engineering/
University of Arizona

CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Traffic Operations
Engineer/Transportation
Professional Certification Board
Inc./3123
LEED Accredited Professional/
U.S. Green Building Council/
Road Safety Professional, Level
2 Infrastructure/Transportation
Professional Certification Board
Inc./123

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Institute of Transportation
Engineers
American Society of Civil
Engineers

EXPERIENCE
With Psomas for 19 years

DARLENE YELLOWHAIR, PE, PTOE,
RSP2I, ENV SP
Safety Analysis/Signal Timing – Psomas
Psomas | Paseo De Valencia and Cabot Road Active Transportation — City of Laguna Hills

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Alia Hokuki, AICP, serves as a senior project manager of environmental planning projects. She has over 30 years of experience in the environmental and policy planning field with a focus on environmental impact assessments for public and private sector clients. Alia's experience includes the preparation and management of environmental compliance documents pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). She has managed a variety of projects, including land use and infrastructure projects (e.g., mixed-use, redevelopment infill, residential, commercial/retail, office, and institutional [education and healthcare]) projects. She has extensive knowledge of CEQA, NEPA, and planning and zoning law.

Experience
Stanton Town Center Specific Plan Subsequent Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration to the 2008 General Plan Environmental Impact Report – Stanton, CA: Project Manager for an IS/MND for the City of Stanton as a subconsultant to KTGY. The City envisions an updated Specific Plan with a concept to identify potential development opportunities in light of the needs of the community. As part of the plan, the goal is to improve and maintain existing commercial and industrial areas, enhance Beach Boulevard, redevelop the City’s Main Street, and allow for commercial/retail, mixed-use, and residential projects that would provide approximately 1,500 new single- and multifamily units.

West Alton Parcel Development Plan Environmental Impact Report – Irvine, CA:

Project Manager for the West Alton Parcel Development Plan Project located in the City of Irvine. The project proposes development of multi-family residential units across two Planning Areas, separated by the West Alton Wildlife Movement Corridor, with an average density of 30 dwelling units per acre. Each Planning Area will include opportunities for future residential uses. The project will require approvals by the County of Orange, as the CEQA lead agency, as well as a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change through the City of Irvine.

Annandale Canyon Open Space Trail Access Improvements Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration – Pasadena, CA: Project Manager for the preparation of an IS/MND for the Annandale Canyon Open Space Trail Access Improvements Project. The project will provide an open space area with accessibility to the public. The City-owned site consists of approximately 23 acres of undeveloped land in Annandale Canyon at the western edge of the City. The project is composed of several improvements to the site, which include a new trailhead at the end of Wierfield Drive, a trail, and an observation point on a hilltop of the San Rafael Hills.

EDUCATION
1996/MA/Masters of Urban and
Regional Planning/University of
California, Irvine
1991/BA/Development Studies/
University of California, Los
Angeles

CERTIFICATIONS
American Institute of Certified
Planners/No. 112796/American
Planning Association/112796

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Planning Association
Association of Environmental
Professionals

EXPERIENCE
With Psomas for 10 years; with
other firms for 20 years

ALIA HOKUKI, AICP
Environmental Planner – Psomas
Psomas | Paseo De Valencia and Cabot Road Active Transportation — City of Laguna Hills

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Sean Noonan is an Environmental Planner and Project
Manager with 15 years of experience preparing environmental documents pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Sean is also experienced in coordinating with regulatory agencies to obtain regulatory permits, including the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Regional Water Quality Control Boards, the US Army Corps of Engineers, and the California Coastal Commission.

Experience
City of Los Angeles, Eastern Avenue Multi-Modal Transportation Improvement Project – Los Angeles, CA: Environmental Planner for the project approval and environmental document phase for this project, which proposes for this project, which proposes to re-envision

1.5 miles of Eastern Avenue as a multimodal corridor that is safe and accessible for pedestrian crossing, biking, mass transit, and general driving to employment, education, health care, parks, and recreational centers. The community engagement process consisted of project data updates via website, flyer creation and distribution, door to door business outreach, surveys, digital ads, email communications, two community meetings, and six focused community meetings. New project features include new signalized intersections, lighting upgrades, pedestrian safety crossing improvements, bicycle infrastructure, landscape elements, and upgrades to transit stops. Psomas prepared a Categorical Exemption Memorandum and coordinated with Caltrans District 7's Local Assistance to complete the Preliminary Environmental Study (PES) form and obtain a Categorical Exclusion for this project.

Carlsbad Veterans Park, Master Planning and Environmental Permitting Phase – Carlsbad, CA: Environmental Planner for preparation of an IS/MND for a new 91.5-acre park in the City of Carlsbad. The developable area of the site was 48 acres due to the presence of native vegetation preserves. Psomas provided civil engineering, environmental, and surveying services for the Project Master Planning Phase and environmental permitting to result in final design concepts and required permits and authorizations for improvements. Sean coordinated environmental technical studies and was the primary author of the IS/MND.

Newport Village Mixed-Use Development – Newport Beach, CA: Environmental Planner for this project, which involves demolishing existing structures and redeveloping the project site as a mixed-use development encompassing approximately 9.4 acres on the north and south sides of the West Coast Highway within the City of Newport Beach's Mariners' Mile corridor. The project consists of 14 residential condominium units on the South Parcel and 108 apartment units on the North Parcel and 128,640 SF of nonresidential floor area. The project also includes new publicly accessible waterfront promenade.

Arcadia Town Center Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration – Arcadia, CA:

Environmental Planner for preparation of an IS/MND on this project, which consists of 181 residential units and 13,130 SF of ground floor commercial uses. Given the location of this project in downtown Arcadia, this project involved a high level of coordination with the City and Applicant to develop a comprehensive description of how the project would be constructed, including details such as staging, contractor parking, excavation and temporary shoring methods, and utility relocation. Psomas also prepared technical analyses in support of this project, including a traffic study as well as air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, noise, and cultural analyses.

EDUCATION
2014/MS/Urban and Regional
Planning/California State
Polytechnic University, Pomona
2011/MA/Geography/California
State University, Fullerton
2006/BA/History/University of
California, Santa Barbara

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Planning Association
Association of Environmental
Professionals

EXPERIENCE
With Psomas for 7 years; with
other firms for 8 years

SEAN NOONAN
Environmental Planner – Psomas
Psomas | Paseo De Valencia and Cabot Road Active Transportation — City of Laguna Hills

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Tom Krizenesky brings over 28 years of robust experience in civil engineering, with a specialized focus on street and highway design and construction. His expertise spans the full lifecycle of transportation projects—from scoping and budgeting to design, construction, and post-construction evaluation. He has successfully designed and developed scopes, schedules, budgets for approximately 40 highway projects annually. His approach integrates life-cycle cost analysis, multimodal improvements, and long-range corridor planning, demonstrating a strategic mindset and commitment to sustainable and costeffective solutions.

Tom's background also includes significant leadership in project management and team supervision. Having managed multiple design and construction projects concurrently, Tom led value engineering studies to enhance project efficiency, and coordinated with local officials to negotiate cost-sharing agreements and secure municipal support. His technical proficiency is complemented by hands-on experience in environmental documentation, public engagement, and conflict resolution with a variety of stakeholders.

Experience
US 151, WIS 26 North Interchange – Waupun, WI: Lead Designer for this conversion of an at grade intersection to a semi-directional interchange. This project included converting US 151 from a 2-lane highway to a 4-lane expressway. This project was part of the Madison to Fond du Lac US 151 corridor expansion. The project included six structures and 3 frontage roads.

US 51, Bridge Street Interchange – Wausau, WI: Resident Engineer for the Bridge Street Interchange project which was part of the US 51/ WIS 29 Wausau Corridor Reconstruction.

The project included multiple bridges and retaining walls and 150,000 CY of rock excavation.

The project required continual coordination with other projects on the Wausau Corridor and routine communication with the Wausau area news media.

IH 39, WIS 54 to North 2nd Street, VE Study –Stevens Point, WI: Study Lead for a Value Engineering study on 12-mile IH 39 in Stevens Point, WI. The VE study considered 20- and 40- year scenarios for rehabilitating the corridor and capacity needs. Tom developed the scope of the study, selected the team, managed the study and coordinated the Accept/Reject decisions of the study recommendations.

REGISTRATION
2025/CA/Professional Engineer/
Civil/98234
2005/WI/Professional
Engineer/37815

EDUCATION
1996/BS/Civil and Environmental
Engineering/University of
Wisconsin, Madison

EXPERIENCE
With Psomas for 1 year; with
other firms for 28 years

TOM KRIZENESKY, PE
Task 2, PS&E Final Engineering
Roadway/Complete Street – Psomas
Psomas | Paseo De Valencia and Cabot Road Active Transportation — City of Laguna Hills

A-22
Susan J. Harden, FAICP, CNU-A, LEED AP, has a broad background in community development, engagement, and planning. For close to thirty years, she has built her career around community-based planning and visioning, striving to create a network of healthier, more livable communities. She has provided community engagement and planning services to public and private sector clients across the country. Her passion has always been and continues to be to directly involve communities in protecting and improving their physical, natural, and social environments.

Experience
Laguna Canyon Road Complete Street & Safety Enhancement – Laguna Beach, CA: The City is seeking project approval and community consensus for proposed improvements to the regionally important Laguna Canyon Road/State Route 133 corridor, which include safety and multi-modal improvements to support bike/ped/transit use and increase throughput. Circlepoint is leading the outreach and engagement efforts to include community members, corridor users, and business/residential stakeholders in the process and support their concerns and priorities. Susan developed an Engagement Strategy to outline the approach and tactics for engaging with all key stakeholders and created fact sheet/webpage content to act as a primary community resource to share project. She facilitated several focused stakeholder dialogues, led door-to-door business outreach, and organized large-scale community workshops and open houses to solicit feedback on proposed design concepts.

La Paz Road Mobility Enhancements and Improvements – Laguna Niguel, CA: Laguna Niguel seeks to enhance mobility and make repairs on La Paz Road, a vital thoroughfare for the city that has been heavily impacted by a landslide in recent years.

Circlepoint is coordinating public outreach, including multiple open house events, to gather vital feedback to ensure the ultimate design of these improvements brings about a scenic and sustainable roadway of which Laguna Niguel residents can be proud. Susan led the development of the outreach strategy, planning of engagement activities, and facilitated community conversations.

EDUCATION
1998/M.E.P./Environmental/
Arizona State University
1993/B.A./ Architectural
Studies/ University of Kansas
1993/B.A./Environmental
Studies/University of Kansas

CERTIFICATIONS
1999/American Institute of
Certified Planners (AICP)
2002/Certified Main Street
Manager/ National Main Street
Center
2005/Professional Certificate
in Neighborhood Revitalization/
NeighborWorks America
2007/Certificate in Dialogue/
Deliberation and Public
Engagement/Fielding University
2008/LEED Accredited
Professional
2009/CNU-A/Congress for the
New Urbanism
2018/Fellow, American Institute
of Certified Planners (FAICP)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member, California Planning
Roundtable
Board Member, Jamboree
Housing
Member, American Planning
Association
Member, Congress for
New Urbanism
Advisory Board Member,
University of California Irvine
Department of Planning & Public
Policy

EXPERIENCE
With Circlepoint for 5; with other
firms for 24 years

SUSAN HARDEN, FAICP, CNU-A
Community Outreach – CirclePoint
Psomas | Paseo De Valencia and Cabot Road Active Transportation — City of Laguna Hills

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Jon is a well-rounded communications professional with more than 10 years of experience. Drawing on time spent as a journalist and at public relations and marketing agencies – where his clients included local non-profits, land trusts, commercial developers and international tech companies – Jon has a keen nose for news and sharp writing skills that allow him to clearly and concisely convey even the most complicated subject matter to stakeholders.

Experience
La Paz Road Mobility Enhancements and Improvements – Laguna Niguel, CA: Laguna Niguel seeks to enhance mobility and make repairs on La Paz Road, a vital thoroughfare for the city that has been heavily impacted by a landslide in recent years.

Circlepoint is leading the public outreach, including multiple open house events, to gather vital feedback to ensure the ultimate design of these improvements brings about a scenic, safe and sustainable roadway of which Laguna Niguel residents can be proud. Jon is helping to coordinate public outreach efforts surrounding the repairs and enhancements.

Laguna Beach Facilities Master Plan – Laguna Beach, CA: The City of Laguna Beach is developing a Public Facilities Master Plan (FMP) that will both assess the current condition of the City’s select facilities and ensure they are able to grow and thrive for the foreseeable future. Circlepoint is leading public outreach throughout the plan’s development, which is currently in its final phase. Jon led coordination of a wave of activities focused on collecting input throughout the Laguna Beach community, including eight stakeholder meetings, three pop-up events and assisting with a three-hour town hall.

California State University, Northridge TDM Plan – Northridge, CA: The California State University, Northridge (CSUN) campus is leading a campus-wide Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan that will develop a new framework to identify and evaluate transportation strategies to reduce automobile trips, promote sustainable alternatives for the campus community, maximize the benefits of TDM programs, advance transportation justice and advance university-wide commitments to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and CSUN’s Sustainability Policy. Circlepoint is leading community engagement throughout the project, which will include multiple on-campus events to gather community input as well as regular steering committee meetings. Jon actively coordinated these events, including pop-ups at the heart of campus to gather input from as many students as possible.

County Connection Corridor Study – Central Contra Costa County, CA: County Connection is conducting a corridor study with the goal of improving bus service on four key corridors in Central Contra Costa County: Clayton Road, Monument Boulevard, Treat Boulevard and Ygnacio Valley Road. Circlepoint is supporting community outreach on the project, securing input from riders who rely on these crucial bus lines. Jon is supporting the effort through creation and coordination of public outreach material, including a survey to collect public input and collateral material to raise awareness of the project.

EDUCATION
2013/BA/Communications/
California State University,
Fullerton
2013/BA/Philosophy/California
State University, Fullerton

EXPERIENCE
With Circlepoint for 1; with other
firms for 9 years

JONATHON WINSLOW
Community Outreach – CirclePoint
Psomas | Paseo De Valencia and Cabot Road Active Transportation — City of Laguna Hills

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Simon excels at reading between the lines to understand the needs of the client, interpret their vision, and create an efficient plan to implement effective design solutions. He ensures the team produces top-quality work while meeting deadlines and staying under budget. Simon always brings a flexible spirit of productive collaboration, making helpful recommendations based on established best principles and facilitating client edits to ensure that comments are meaningfully addressed. He guides the process from concept to production and delivery, providing the benefit of his broad expertise at every stage.

With a background in photography, video, and animation production, he has keen instincts for visual storytelling and forging a strong connection with the audience.

Experience
Laguna Canyon Road Complete Street & Safety Enhancement – Laguna Beach, CA: The City of Laguna Beach (City) is seeking project approval and community consensus for proposed improvements to the regionally important Laguna Canyon Road/State Route 133 corridor, which include safety and multi-modal improvements to support bike/ped/transit use and increase throughput. Circlepoint is leading the outreach and engagement efforts to include community members, corridor users, and business/ residential stakeholders in the process and support their concerns and priorities. We developed an Engagement Strategy to outline the approach and tactics for engaging with all key stakeholders and created fact sheet/webpage content to act as a primary community resource to share project. Efforts will include several public community meetings, small stakeholder meetings, door-to-door outreach, and pop-ups, to foster trust and encourage collaboration towards a Laguna Canyon Road corridor that works for everyone. Simon developed the brand identity for the project as well as a suite of templates, print and digital collateral items, and event materials.

Facilities Master Plan – Laguna Beach, CA: The Laguna Beach City Council identified a Facilities Master Plan as one of the City's priorities in 2023. The Facilities Master Plan aims to provide the City with information regarding current and future facility needs and establish a framework for the orderly growth of City services, administration, and community programs. Circlepoint is assessing the City’s public facilities/buildings, such as libraries, fire stations, recreation centers, cultural centers, and more to plan for future needs based on community input. Circlepoint will prepare a comprehensive communications and engagement plan for the master plan process. The Plan will include engagement goals, key audiences/stakeholder analysis, proposed communications tools & engagement activities, responsibilities, and schedule. A community working group will be formed, with a variety of stakeholder interests, and will meet periodically to provide direction. Circlepoint will facilitate user group meetings & pop-up activities, host and develop a project website, and provide online survey opportunities. Simon is leading creative direction for all outreach materials, including a unique project brand and the project website.

Harvard Avenue Complete Streets & Safety Improvements – Irvine, CA: The City of Irvine is planning improvements on Harvard Avenue, to enhance safety, improve circulation with multi-modal improvements to support bike/ped use and improve trail connectivity. Circlepoint developed a Public Outreach Plan detailing the strategy and tools for engaging key stakeholders throughout the project. We developed a project fact sheet

EDUCATION
2009/B.A./Multimedia Design
and Computer Science/
Northwestern University

EXPERIENCE
With Circlepoint for 5; with other
firms for 11 years

SIMON STAHL
Community Outreach – CirclePoint
Psomas | Paseo De Valencia and Cabot Road Active Transportation — City of Laguna Hills

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Ryan draws on 16 years of multidisciplinary consulting practice to plan, design and build active transportation facilities that move people. He excels at developing innovative design strategies, handling project details, and leading teams. Ryan’s well-rounded understanding of transportation, landscape architecture, and placemaking brings a multi-benefit lens to his project work. He has served as the design lead for many of Alta’s most innovative and complex trail corridors in California. His experience bicycling in cities across the country embodies for him the power that car-free spaces can play in connecting people to places. The opportunity to design trail experiences full of meaning and joy drives him as a professional.

Experience
CV Link Multi-Use Path – Coachella Valley, CA: This innovative multimodal facility connects nine cities and is nearly 80 miles long. Alta designed on-street Class IV cycle tracks as well as off-street Class I paths. The project included curb ramp designs, pathway grading, drainage improvements, signal improvements, wayfinding, and signage and striping plans. Ryan was part of the design team, contributing to the delivery of concept design through contract documents. Ryan was also part of the design team supporting the project during construction; providing innovative solutions to technical challenges that came to light as the contractor was building the project out.

Pershing Bikeway | North Park to Downtown Connector – San Diego, CA: Alta provided planning, traffic engineering, and landscape architecture design services for the Pershing Bikeway project that connects San Diego’s North Park neighborhood to Downtown. Key features of this separated bikeway project include diagonal bikeway crossing, a roundabout, bio-swales, street trees, and native landscape plantings. As the Engineer and Landscape Architect of Record for the final design, Alta developed the PS&E for signing, striping, signal, and landscape plans. Ryan supported landscape design on the project.

OCTA OC Connect Shared Use Path – Orange County, CA: Alta is leading a project team in the preliminary design and environmental documentation of a 3+ mile urban shared use path through the communities of Garden Grove and Santa Ana. This project aims to connect multiple bikeways of the OC Loop throughout Orange County by utilizing the former Pacific Electric Railway corridor. The OC Connect project will also run in parallel to the OC Streetcar to create opportunities for transit connections and first-last-mile solutions. Ryan is supporting this project as the Assistant Project Manager and design lead.

REGISTRATION
2022/CA/Professional
Landscape Architect/#6765

EDUCATION
2009/BS/Landscape
Architecture/The Ohio State
University

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member, American Society of
Landscape Architects, Northern
California Chapter

EXPERIENCE
With Alta for 8; with other firms
for 8 years

RYAN BOOTH, PLA
Landscape Architecture – Alta Planning + Design
Psomas | Paseo De Valencia and Cabot Road Active Transportation — City of Laguna Hills

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Kathleen is a licensed Landscape Architect with over a
decade of experience working with public entities to create shared spaces in Los Angeles. She focuses on using design as a collaborative problem-solving tool and approaches every project with environmental stewardship and low-impact development strategies at the forefront. Kathleen has in-depth experience with stormwater capture projects, both large-scale and small, from subsurface retention basins that are used for irrigation to parkway bioretention swales in public spaces and private residential areas.

Experience
Merced Avenue Greenway (Phase I & II) – South El Monte, CA: The Merced Avenue Greenway project addresses environmental health issues such as extreme heat, stormwater contamination, gaps in the active transportation network, and speeding on overly wide streets. This 1.5-mile segment of Merced Avenue runs between Whittier Narrows Recreation Area to the south and the city boundary to the north. Alta led the landscape design, signage, and striping, and supported community outreach on this project, taking the project from conceptual design to construction. The project includes a raised cycle track, stormwater capture in planted areas, traffic calming measures, and improved pedestrian crossings to enhance safety. Kathleen is working as the Project Manager.

Merced Avenue Linear Park– El Monte, CA: Alta is designing a linear park, bike path, and walking path in a new median on a wide two-lane residential street to help calm traffic, prevent speeding (common on the street), capture and clean stormwater, allow residents to recreate and relax with benches, picnic areas, fitness equipment, and play areas, and add much-needed park space to the community. The project includes a promotional video and flythrough animation, as well as public outreach in-person, virtually, via mailers, and text banking. Kathleen is serving as a Design Associate, managing the construction documentation phase and submittal requirements of the project.

Pershing Bikeway | North Park to Downtown Connector – San Diego, CA: Alta provided planning, traffic engineering, and landscape architecture design services for the Pershing Bikeway project that connects San Diego’s North Park neighborhood to Downtown. Key features of this separated bikeway project include diagonal bikeway crossing, a roundabout, bio-swales, street trees, and native landscape plantings. As the Engineer and Landscape Architect of Record for the final design, Alta developed the PS&E for signing, striping, signal, and landscape plans. Kathleen served as Landscape Design Lead on the project

REGISTRATION
2010/CA/Professional
Landscape Architect/#5630

EDUCATION
BFA/Fine Arts/University of
Illinois
Certificate of Completion
in Landscape Architecture,
iGraphics and Industrial Design,
UCLA Extension

EXPERIENCE
With Alta for 3; with other firms
for 11 years

KATHLEEN MCKERNIN, PLA
Landscape Architecture – Alta Planning + Design
Psomas | Paseo De Valencia and Cabot Road Active Transportation — City of Laguna Hills

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Roger Schlierkamp leads GMU’s comprehensive range
of pavement engineering services, including pavement
evaluations/designs, PS&E development, construction
management, observation and testing, mix design development, and pavement management planning. His full-circle knowledge allows him to develop innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions for pavement challenges.

He shares his experience and knowledge in both workshop and classroom settings, having previously taught "Construction Materials and Testing" at Santiago Canyon College. His active role in the Greenbook Committee also underscores his influence in shaping pavement construction specifications embraced by numerous agencies and projects across Southern California.

Experience
Annual Street Resurfacing Projects – San Fernando, CA: Oversaw the pavement evaluation, design, preparation of plans/specifications, and construction-support services for City of San Fernando’s Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3 Street Resurfacing Projects. Each phase reflects a separate annual project and generally involves localized repairs and a combination of surface treatments, including micro-surfacing, chip sealing, and slurry sealing. Upon completing the Phase 3 project, approximately 75 percent of the city’s roadway network was resurfaced.

Main Street from E 228th Street to E Lomita Boulevard – Carson, CA: Pavement design engineer performing and overseeing the pavement evaluation of Main Street, including corings, laboratory testing, and analysis.

Brookhurst Street from Ball Road to La Palma Avenue – Anaheim, CA: Pavement design engineer performing and overseeing the pavement evaluation of Brookhurst Street, including corings, laboratory testing, and analysis. The existing roadway exhibited primarily agingrelated distress types. Pavement improvement strategy recommendations were developed to limit reflective cracking propagation.

South Serrano Ave from Nohl Ranch Road to South Weir Canyon Road Pavement Evaluation Project – Anaheim, CA: Pavement design engineer overseeing the evaluation of this roadway segment, including pavement surface condition assessment, corings, falling weight deflectometer testing, laboratory testing, analysis, and development of pavement rehabilitation recommendations.

REGISTRATION
2010/CA/Registered Civil
Engineer/C81529

EDUCATION
MS/Civil Engineering/Pavement/
Materials Engineering
BS/Civil Engineering/University
of Nevada, Reno

EXPERIENCE
With GMU for 11; with other firms
for 4 years
ROGER W. SCHLIERKAMP, MSC, PE
Pavement Manager – GMU
Psomas | Paseo De Valencia and Cabot Road Active Transportation — City of Laguna Hills

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Amina is a highly experienced senior pavement and geotechnical engineer with 14 years of experience in pavement engineering and 5 years of experience in geotechnical engineering projects. Her expertise includes pavement condition assessment, material testing, pavement evaluation/design, pavement condition index, specification development, and mix design development projects. In addition, she has experience in geotechnical engineering, such as site investigation, geotechnical analysis and design, foundation design, slope stability analysis, construction monitoring, and risk assessment.

Amina has had the privilege of collaborating with state and local agencies, private sector clients, and civil engineering firms, and has previously worked with several state agencies (e.g., NMDOT, FDOT, and TxDOT) on pavement and geotechnical projects. Her unique proficiency in both pavement and geotechnical engineering enables her to provide her clients with highquality, cost-effective, and reliable solutions.

Experience
Citywide Pavement Management Plan Updates – Newport Beach, CA: Managed the ongoing, citywide pavement management plan study consisting of 205 centerline miles of streets to comply with OCTA Measure M2 funding requirements.
2024 Citywide Pavement Management Plan Updates – Laguna Niguel, CA: Pavement condition index (PCI) assessment of all city-maintained streets consisting of a total of approximately 141.5 centerline miles of streets and budget scenario analysis to help optimize the City’s pavement maintenance and rehabilitation schedule and budget (approximately $2M per year typically).
2024 Citywide Pavement Management Plan Update – San Fernando, CA: Managed the City’s pavement management plan study consisting of 50 centerline miles of streets to comply with Los Angeles County Transportation Authority (METRO) pavement management requirements.
2024 Citywide Pavement Management Plan Update – Hermosa Beach, CA: Managed the City’s pavement management plan study consisting of 48 centerline miles of streets to comply with Los Angeles County Transportation Authority (METRO) pavement management requirements.

Groves at Orchard Hills Homeowners Association, Pavement Management Plan Update 2024 – Irvine, CA: Updated the pavement management inventory and performed pavement management plan updates in 2024.

EDUCATION
PhD/(Pavement/Materials
Engineering)/University of New
Mexico
MS/Civil Engineering/University
of Akron, Akron, OH
BS/Civil Engineering/Bangladesh
University of Engineering and
Technology, Dhaka Bangladesh

EXPERIENCE
With GMU for 11 years; with
other firms for 6 years
AMINA MANNAN, PhD, PE
Pavement Support – GMU
Psomas | Paseo De Valencia and Cabot Road Active Transportation — City of Laguna Hills

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Michel has been involved in a wide variety of projects that are related to pavement designs, laboratory testing, data analysis, pavement rehabilitation and preservation. Michel’s his current work includes supporting a wide-range of pavement construction projects for multiple Cities and private communities, and pavement engineering projects, including pavement evaluations, pavement field explorations, proposals and cost estimates preparation, and network-level pavement management plans.

Experience
2022 Zone F Slurry Seal Project – Lake Forest, CA: Periodic observation, sampling and testing services of asphalt concrete and slurry seal to verify the tested materials meet the project requirements.

Mariners Elementary School – Newport Beach, CA: Providing construction observation, testing, and construction management advisory services to support the project through the end of the construction period.

Lake Forest Drive, El Toro Road, and Bake Parkway Pavement Improvement Project – Lake Forest, CA: Performed pavement evaluation consisting of pavement coring, Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD) testing and analysis, surface condition assessment, laboratory testing, analysis, and development of pavement rehabilitation repair recommendations.

Newport Boulevard and Balboa Boulevard Pavement Improvement Project – Newport Beach, CA: Performed pavement evaluation consisting of pavement coring, Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD) testing and analysis, surface condition assessment, laboratory testing, analysis, and development of pavement rehabilitation repair recommendations.

Pavement Improvement Project, Ocean Heights HOA – Newport Beach, CA: Performed pavement surface condition assessments of various streets throughout the HOA, prioritized streets for maintenance/repair, recommended maintenance/repair strategies, reviewed/ developed pavement-related specifications, oversaw quality assurance observation/testing services during construction phase.

EDUCATION
MS/Civil Engineering(Pavement/
Materials Engineering)/
University of Nevada, Reno
BSc/Civil Engineering/University
of Balamand/Koura, Lebanon

EXPERIENCE
With GMU for 2 years; with other
firms for 13 years
MICHEL EL SEBAALY, MSc, EIT
Pavement Support – GMU
Psomas | Paseo De Valencia and Cabot Road Active Transportation — City of Laguna Hills

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Start Date Completion Date Client Owner Project Manager Project Name Scope of Work/Project Description 2024 2025 Tranzito City of Los Angeles Andrew Nickerson Sidewalk and Transit Amenities Program (STAP) Psomas is in the process of providing detailed civil engineering design services at 300 transit stop locations through the Sidewalk and Transit Amenities Program to StreetsLA through Tranzito. The program provides shelter, shade, safety, and comfort with amenities that support an increased use of transit and alternative transportation, and the shared use of City sidewalks. 2024 2025 City of Irvine City of Irvine Arief Naftali Culver Drive/Orchard Hills Drive Protected Bike Lanes - CIP 312401
As part of the City of Irvine’s 2024 On-Call Project Management and Construction Management Program, Psomas is providing comprehensive oversight for the Culver Drive/Orchard Hills Drive Protected Bike Lanes project (CIP 312401). This initiative introduces a 2.2-mile Class IV protected bikeways along key corridors to enhance cyclist safety, improve multimodal connectivity, and support Irvine’s sustainability and mobility goals. The project introduced 6 to 8-foot wide protected bike lane (Class IV) along Culver Drive which turns into Orchard Hills, from and to Portola Parkway forming a upside-down “U” shaped loop in the City of Irvine, California. Protected bike lane facility provides safer passage for bicyclists to reach residential neighborhood, including the Orchard Hills School with frontage to the corridor. Improvements also included non-mountable curb barrier between the protected bike lane and vehicular travel lanes, grind and overlay as well as general asphalt resurfacing. Psomas’ Scope of Work encompassed the development of concept geometric and layout, cross-sectional space planning, utility coordination, mapping, plans, specifications and estimates through reviews and draft-to-final milestone approvals. Under the overall On-Call contract to the City of Irvine, which has been in placed since 2023, Psomas delivers end-to-end project management services, including traffic engineering coordination, constructability reviews, and risk management for the design and construction phases. Our team ensures compliance with City standards and environmental regulations while managing contractor activities such as bid analysis, change order review, and labor compliance monitoring. By integrating protected bike lanes into Irvine’s transportation network, Psomas helps the City advance its vision for safer streets and active transportation, providing reliable oversight from planning through construction.
2024 Ongoing Hazen & Sawyer City of Lomita Arief Naftali Downtown Lomita Multi-Benefit Stormwater Project As part of the Downtown Multi-Benefit Stormwater project, Psomas provides conceptual and final design services for the establishment of buffered bicycle lanes along Lomita Boulevard between Lucille Avenue and Woodward Avenue, a distance of approximately 1,100 feet. Lomita Boulevard is a primary arterial street through the City with three lanes in each direction with onstreet parking on both sides of the street. The City seeks to leverage the planned storm drain improvements to also improve mobility for all modes along this critical arterial facility by accommodating cyclists and upgrading paths of travel. Buffered 8.5-foot bike lanes while preserving on-street parking spaces are being proposed along with “green” shaded markings and accessible parking spaces. Scope of services being provided included concept, signing-striping plans, engineer’s estimates and technical provisions/specifications. Psomas performed significant stakeholder coordination and presentation to obtain concurrence of the Conceptuals prior to proceeding with final design.
2024 2025 City of Irvine City of Irvine Gary Warkentin Venta Spur Trail/JOST Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge Project Report and Environmental Document
Psomas prepared the Project Report (PR) to identify a preferred trail alignment and bridge type for a proposed pedestrian and bicycle bridge that would connect the existing Venta Spur Trail west of Jeffrey Road to the existing Jeffrey Open Space Trail (JOST) located east of Jeffrey Road for the City of Irvine. The proposed bridge would cross over Jeffrey Road south of the Irvine Boulevard intersection and north of the Bryan Avenue intersection. The Project Report documents the existing project setting, design opportunities and constraints, alternative trail alignments, cost estimates, and a comparative analysis that was used in identifying the preferred alignment for the preliminary design and environmental phase of the project. Psomas' work program also included the preparation of environmental documents for environmental clearance under CEQA and NEPA. Design tasks included new aerial topographic mapping, title reports and right-of-way mapping, utility contacts, alternative bridge types and locations, a preliminary geotechnical report, and development and evaluation of four alternative trail alignments. Environmental tasks included preparation of a Phase 1 Initial Site Assessment (ISA), an Aerially Deposited Lead investigation, a tree location survey, and a construction temporary noise assessment.
2023 2025 WSP USA Inc. City of Los Angeles Andrew Nickerson Huntington Drive Multi-Modal Improvement Project As part of the SR-710 North Mobility Improvement Program, the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering, in partnership with Council District 14, is proposing to improve the mobility, safety, operational performance, and urban quality of a four-mile section of Huntington Drive and North Mission Road. This corridor stretches between Lincoln Heights and El Sereno from the North Main Street/North Mission Road intersection to the Kendall Avenue/Alhambra Road intersection at the northern city limits, adjacent to the City of Alhambra and City of South Pasadena. The vision of the project is to transform Huntington Drive into a community hub with a sense of place, providing residents and visitors with inviting sidewalks, a safe roadway, attractive bicycle facilities, reliable transit service, a thriving local economy, and community gathering spaces. This project will not only reshape Huntington Drive into a high-quality regional mobility corridor, but also improve it for all modes of transportation, including motor vehicles, buses, bicycles, and pedestrians. The project will enhance access to commercial businesses, residential neighborhoods, educational facilities, healthcare facilities, recreational centers, and industrial properties, and better connect various eastside communities to downtown Los Angeles.

Comparable Contracts
Psomas | Paseo De Valencia and Cabot Road Active Transportation — City of Laguna Hills

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2023 2024 City of Eastvale City of Eastvale Arief Naftali Cantu-Galleano/River Road Archibald Medians Psomas provides engineering design services for the construction of new and extended raised medians at various locations in the City of Eastvale. They are located along: Cantu-Galleano Ranch Road between Hamner Ave and Goodman Road. Cantu-Galleano Ranch Road is a major arterial roadway with a posted speed limit of 50-mph. It consists of a six-lane facility with double left-turn lanes by Hamner Avenue and a single left-turn lane at Goodman Road. Despite the road's relatively flat terrain, the crown of the roadbed is positioned in the middle of the road, which is where the raised median is proposed. River Road-Archibald Avenue between Baron Drive and River Road-Kendra Lane. River Road is a four-lane arterial that turns into a six-lane facility as it transitions as Archibald Avenue. In order to improve safety, the City intends to eliminate northbound 150 feet left-turn lane onto Baron Drive and compensate that space by lengthening the existing left-turn that is available at Archibald Avenue/River RoadKendra Lane for a combo U-turn and left-turn movements instead. Raised median is also being extended further south onto the Riverside County area. Archibald Avenue between Corbin Drive-Prado Basin Park Road stretching approximately 900 feet north.

The intent is to construct curb median that extends the existing landscaped raised median southerly, up to the signalized intersection to increase access safety to and from the Vantage Point Church site where more than 1,800 patrons attend weekend services. Psomas' scope of services involve the preparation of plans, specifications and estimates for the new raised medians mentioned earlier, and perform the necessary coordination with City's staff. Layout was introduced as preliminary design before final design got underway. New raised medians are proposed as part of safety improvement initiatives due to recent crashes at the aforementioned sites.
2023 2025 Iteris Inc. City of Rancho Palos Verdes Arief Naftali Western Avenue Traffic Flow Improvements To reduce congestion, delay, and improve travel time on its Western Avenue corridor, State Route (SR) 213, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes retained the Iteris-Psomas team to conduct inventory, and studies to evaluate various traffic, ITS, and associated improvements to do just that. As a subconsultant to Iteris, Psomas provided technical support in performing ITS field inventory, peer review of traffic and congestion flow studies, and led the development of Concept of Operations and Scoping Documents for the eventual implementation of an adaptive system along Western Avenue across 13 intersections; from Palos Verdes North to Weymouth Place. Psomas’ scope of services included monthly and weekly meetings with the Project Development Team consisting of Caltrans District 7, representatives of the City of Lomita, Rancho Palos Verdes, and Transtech, who managed the project on behalf of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. The development of the Concept of Operations and Scoping documents involved informal inquiries and interviews with multiple technology vendors. The evaluation, which is expected to continue at the final design phase, examined firmware and hardware compatibilities, scalability, operation, maintenance, warranty, and other associated deployment considerations.
2023 2025 City of Rialto City of Rialto Arief Naftali Boyd Elementary School Safe Routes to School Psomas provided engineering design services to implement Safe Routes to School (SRTS) improvements around Boyd Elementary School, located on the northeast corner of Sycamore Avenue and Merrill Avenue in the City of Rialto. These improvements included: Approximately one mile of new sidewalk and ADA-compliant driveways along four residential roadways across over 80 private properties with consideration of unique edge conditions at each School signage near the South Street/Sycamore Avenue intersection, near the Joyce Avenue/Merrill Avenue intersection, and along Merrill Avenue in multiple locations Merrill Avenue – School signage and speed feedback signs New traffic signal at the Merrill Avenue/Sycamore Avenue intersection Water quality infiltration trenches
2023 2025 WSP USA Inc. City of Los Angeles Andrew Nickerson Connecting Canoga Park Grant Application and PA&ED Psomas provided the oversight of comprehensive planning and feasibility studies to document existing conditions and design solutions for active transportation improvements in sidewalk areas. Responsibilities included conducting assessments to verify compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

The team led by WSP completed 30% design and environmental clearance for this City of Los Angeles project to improve pedestrian and bicyclist experience within the Canoga Park community. StreetsLA proposes to implement improvements that are intended to provide more accessible and safer pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure for community members, many of whom rely on walking, biking and public transit as their main means of transportation. The Connecting Canoga Park Project will improve seven miles of streets in the west San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles, California. This complete streets project will include sidewalk gap closures, accessible curb ramps, protected bicycle lanes (Class IV and cycle track), bicycle routes (Class III bike facilities), roadway lane changes, traffic calming improvements and urban cooling features. The team prepared environmental assessments to satisfy CEQA and NEPA clearances and the studies performed included traffic, parking, biological, cultural, hazardous materials, noise, visual as well as water quality. These studies helped to inform the improvement designs. The 30% preliminary designs for bus stops along the proposed protected bike lanes along Sherman Way were coordinated with StreetsLA, LA Metro and LADOT. Cost estimates were developed for the updated 30% design plans. 2022 2024 MGE Engineering Inc. City of Los Angeles Andrew Nickerson StreetsLA Program TOS 702 Curb Ramp Improvements Program (CRIP)
Psomas provided ramp design services to StreetsLA which included design survey services of over 500 ramp locations and more than 150 3D ramp designs to obtain accessibility compliance. The scope of work included reconstruction of inaccessible and damaged pedestrian facilities within the City’s public right-of-way to confirm they were compliant pursuant to disabled access regulations and usable for all pedestrians. Our ramp design solutions were consistent with the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design and the CBC, BOE Street Design Manual, BOE CAD Standards, BOE Standard Plans, the Greenbook, the Brownbook, and the Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines. The design included the following thematic challenges: Narrow parkways created challenging design solutions because of horizontal constraints and vertical grade transitions. Coordination with private property owners was required in some locations. Matching existing grade at private driveways and wall footings is required. Chasing grade into private properties often cannot be prevented. In those cases Psomas coordinated with the property owner to explain the circumstance and request a Right to Enter and construct minor work within their private property. Street slopes, either too steep or too flat created challenges. When the longitudinal or street crown slopes were too steep or too flat, achieving ADA compliance while providing proper drainage required more extensive design. Utility obstructions and existing trees created additional constraints. Additionally, other sister City departments or external agencies became involved. If not carefully considered, utility coordination can become prohibitively slow and expensive.

Comparable Contracts
Psomas | Paseo De Valencia and Cabot Road Active Transportation — City of Laguna Hills

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2022 2023 Geosyntec Consultants Inc. City of Los Angeles Andrew Nickerson Sepulveda Basin Vision Plan The project provides a high-quality Vision Plan for the Sepulveda Basin, consisting of at least 40 potential projects within the approximately 2,000-acre property. The Vision Plan established long-term park programming needs, created a vision for the community, and proposed to enlarge the footprint of the Los Angeles River and its tributaries within the Basin. A hallmark of the vision was to restore hydrologic function through naturalized restoration using the most advanced science and creativity while addressing regulatory compliance. The Plan includes coordination with Tribal Representatives toward incorporating the principles of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK). Psomas provided Civil Engineering and Environmental consulting services supporting the vision plan. PsomasSurvey reviewed the project's needs in conjunction with the existing lease agreements with the US Army Corps of Engineers. In addition to the technical services, Psomas provided non-technical input to the vision plan and support during community outreach events.
2022 2023 City of Irvine City of Irvine Nam Nguyen Ridge Valley Signing and Striping Psomas provided engineering services to develop signing/striping enhancements for a bike lane, bike buffer, and green paint on Ridge Valley from Irvine Boulevard to Marine Way, Culver Drive from Portola Parkway to the I-5, and Walnut Avenue to Irvine Center Drive. The team performed a field visit to verify the existing condition of signs and striping of roadway corridor limits, along with as-builts from the City Street Improvement Plans GIS map. The plan was developed in accordance with Section 400 of the City's design guidelines and/or the latest editions of the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD). Signing and striping plans will also consider design elements from Irvine's Local Roadway Safety Plan and Irvine Strategic Active Transportation Plan.
2022 2024 City of Irvine City of Irvine Nam Nguyen Great Park Existing Streetlights Field Inventory Psomas conducted a field survey and assessment of the existing lighting and appurtenant infrastructure surrounding the Great Park area that included Skyhawk from Great Park Boulevard to Marine Way, Great Park Boulevard from Bosque to East (South) terminus of Great Park Boulevard, Phantom from Hornet to Ridge Valley and Corsair from Ridge Valley to the easterly roadway knuckle. Psomas prepared a brief memorandum with improvement recommendations for the existing street light infrastructures in accordance with Section 103 of the City’s Design Guidelines, series-to-multiple circuit conversion with proposed wiring diagrams, and other modifications to appurtenant equipment.
2022 2023 City of Laguna Niguel City of Laguna Niguel Arief Naftali City of Laguna Niguel Crown Valley Parkway Westbound Widening
Psomas prepared the Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) to widen the north side of Crown Valley Parkway to provide one additional westbound through lane between the I-5 southbound off-ramp and approximately 100 feet west of the Oso Creek Channel Bridge. This required widening the Crown Valley Overhead (OH) bridge over the Metrolink railroad and Camino Capistrano and widening the Oso Creek Channel Bridge. Additional improvements included widening Forbes Road to provide dual left turn lanes in the northbound and southbound directions, adding a raised median on Crown Valley Parkway east of Forbes Road, constructing a new retaining wall between the Forbes Road intersection and the Crown Valley OH bridge, pavement rehabilitation on Crown Valley from the I-5 southbound off-ramp to Cabot Road, significant utility relocations, and right-of-way acquisition from four properties. A license agreement and construction and maintenance agreement were also required for improvements associated with the bridge widening over the Metrolink railroad. 2022 2025 Hanover Company
The Hanover Company
City of Laguna Niguel Arief Naftali Oso Creek Pedestrian Bridge and Trail Extension Psomas completed design plans to extend the existing Oso Creek Trail to the south by approximately 800 feet and to construct a new prefabricated pedestrian bridge over Oso Creek. Services included field topographic survey, environmental review, civil and structural design, signage, and water quality documentation and design. This project provides a vital link between the existing Oso Creek Trail and the City of Laguna Niguel's planned extension to the south, as it provides a crossing from the east side of Oso Creek to the west side. As a condition of development for Hanover Company, the plans were permitted by the City's Public Works and Building and Safety Departments, as well as Orange County Public Works. Psomas coordinated with the County and City to assist in the development of a Maintenance and Use agreement to allow the City to operate and maintain the trail improvements on OCPW property.
2022 2024 City of Torrance City of Torrance Arief Naftali PCH and Crenshaw Boulevard Intersection Improvements T143 The intersection of Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) and Crenshaw Boulevard experiences significant traffic congestion and operates at Level of Service (LOS) F, considered the worst LOS. This congestion has negatively impacted the City of Torrance for several years, causing vehicle delays and air and noise pollution. These negative impacts not only affect Torrance, but also other regions in the South Bay—this intersection serves as a commuting gateway to the Peninsula cities (Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, and Rolling Hills Estates) and other surrounding cities. In addition, numerous large businesses that serve the South Bay are also located at and around this intersection, further necessitating intersection improvements. This project will improve the LOS and operations at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) and Crenshaw Boulevard, which is owned and operated by the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), through right-of-way acquisition, roadway widening, capacity enhancements, signal upgrades, and pedestrian and bicycle enhancements. The City of Torrance Public Works Department is requesting proposals from qualified firms to prepare a Project Study Report – Project Development Support (PSRPDS) document for the Pacific Coast Highway at Crenshaw Boulevard Intersection Improvement, T-143. This report will be used to determine costs, schedules, right-of-way needs, and additional documentation needed to request funding to complete the design and construction. Caltrans, as the owner and operator, is acting in an Oversight capacity for this project. The City has received a grant for preparation of this PSR-PDS in the amount of $400,000 from Measure R South Bay Highway Program Funds through Funding Agreement #MOU.MR312.63 with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro).

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2022 2025 City of Inglewood City of Inglewood Andrew Nickerson Crenshaw Boulevard Transportation Improvement Project The approximately 2.95 miles long Inglewood Crenshaw Boulevard Transportation Improvement Project provides infrastructure improvements, including street improvements to increase safety and mobility and pedestrian improvements, transit accessibility improvements, traffic signal modifications, upgrades, streetscape improvements and landscaping, and other traffic safety enhancements. The project intends to increase connectivity to significant destinations and transit ridership; and improve access to employment centers, educational facilities, healthcare facilities, parks, and recreational centers. Tasks include: Implement intersection improvements (e.g., curb extensions, ADA curb ramps, new pedestrian lighting) Install bus shelters and signage Plant new trees Provide maintenance of existing infrastructure (e.g., repair sidewalks, repave/repair roadways, and construct new medians) Further, the project will comply with all applicable design requirements, which would promote compatibility with the existing setting. Psomas’ Certified Arborist assessed the condition of all trees in the public right-of-way and prepared an inventory report detailing the condition. The Arborist coordinated closely with the engineering design team and the landscape architect to provide recommendations for trees to remove or retain, guidelines to protect trees during construction, locations for additional tree planting, and selections for site-appropriate species. 2022 2024 City of Irvine City of Irvine Arief Naftali Barranca Parkway/Corporate Park Traffic Signal Modification Due to a recent collision, Psomas evaluated the existing condition and developed the traffic signal modification at Barranca Parkway and Corporate Park. The Psomas team performed field investigation, developed a punch list, coordinated with City staff, generated the illumination analysis, and furnished a Traffic Signal Modification plan that is consistent with the City’s standards and specifications (Section 103 and 104). Psomas’ survey team also performed the Subsurface Utility Exploration (SUE) to identify the locations of existing underground utilities at this intersection. 2022 2024 NCM Engineering Corporation - A
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Riverside County Ryan Lynch Temescal Canyon Road Widening - Drainage and Storm Drain Systems
The Temescal Canyon Road Widening project, located in Corona/Lake Elsinore, CA, exemplifies Psomas' commitment to delivering quality engineering solutions, particularly in the realm of drainage and storm drain systems. This project was designed to meet regional transportation needs through comprehensive roadway improvements, including pavement reconstruction, intersection configurations, and the installation of drainage facilities. Psomas' scope of work on this project was extensive, encompassing preliminary and final drainage and roadway engineering, traffic studies, and environmental documentation. The firm also provided right-of-way engineering, bid and construction support, and public relations services. The drainage component of the project was particularly critical, as it involved designing and implementing systems to manage stormwater effectively, supporting the roadway's longevity and safety. The project team focused on integrating advanced hydrological and hydraulic analyses to design drainage solutions that would efficiently handle the area's stormwater. This included the construction of retaining walls and other structures to manage water flow and prevent erosion, thereby enhancing the road's structural integrity.

Through this project, Psomas demonstrated its skilled approach to civil engineering challenges, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed client expectations. The firm's endeavor to provide quality engineering services is evident in the successful execution of the Temescal Canyon Road Widening project, which stands as a testament to its expertise in drainage and storm drain systems
2022 2022 City of Laguna Niguel City of Laguna Niguel Arief Naftali La Paz Road Landslide Evaluation The City of Laguna Niguel retained Psomas and our geotechnical engineering subconsultant to conduct an engineering study along La Paz Road between Rancho Niguel Road and Kings Road. The study assessed the recent, sudden earth movement of the westerly slope that damaged the roadway causing the number two southbound lane to be closed to traffic. The geotechnical analysis included multiple repair scenarios and required close coordination with another geotechnical consultant also working in the area. The engineering study included multiple alternative recommendations to repair the slope and roadway to allow La Paz Road to be re-opened. In total, Psomas studied seven alternatives that included three options to stabilize the slope along with four alternative cross sections to repair the roadway.
2021 2023 City of Los Angeles City of Los Angeles Arief Naftali C-134269 / TOS #3 - WO #EW40076 - Tujunga Ave-Strathern StFair Ave Street Improvements Project The Tujunga Avenue, Strathern Street, and Fair Avenue Street Improvements Project proposed to improve and upgrade said streets to current standards to improve traffic flow, safety, and pedestrian mobility along the corridor. This effort is of special benefit to the residents of the City of Los Angeles and to Council District 6 (CD-6). Under this Task Order, the City of Los Angeles (City) Department of Public Works Bureau of Engineering (BOE) Prop O Clean Water Division contracted Psomas to perform PreDesignand Design only, per BOE Design Manuals. The scope consisted of road widening, including the construction of new pavement, sidewalk, curb and gutter, traffic control devices, street trees, and curb ramps. The scope also required the removal of existing trees relocation of existing power poles and traffic control devices. 2021 2024 City of Los Angeles City of Los Angeles Andrew Nickerson -- Ion Cretu
Magnolia Boulevard North Improvement (Design and Design Support Services During Construction)
The City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering (BOE) Street ImprovementDivision (SID) contracted Psomas to provide civil engineering design, design support services during construction, and other support services as requested for the Magnolia Boulevard North Improvement at Cahuenga Boulevard. The project, located between the North Hollywood area of the City of Los Angeles, started as a drainage project and has transitioned to include pedestrian safety measures. The revised scope of work aims to better align with the recently adopted “CompleteStreets” policies and the community’s current needs. The revised project will consist of pedestrian and safety-related improvements such as curb extensions where appropriate, enhanced left turn protection at select locations, new landscaping, additional safer crossings with the introduction of pedestrian hybrid beacons, enhanced sidewalks, and ADA-compliant access ramps. Psomas design services include the preparation of civil, traffic and striping, storm drain, and landscape design plans under the draft Pre-Design Report (PDR); the preparation of construction cost estimates; the coordination and environmental evaluation at the level of Categorical Exemptions (CE) under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the NationalEnvironmental Policy Act (NEPA); the preparation of contract documents (resulting in a comprehensive bid package to Contractors); and other related support services that included conducting community outreach, and identifying existing underground facilities.

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2021 2023 Bravo Gardens
City of Palm Desert
Bravo Gardens
City of Palm Desert
Arief Naftali Traffic Signal Plan at Hovley Lane East and Jasmine Court Psomas provided traffic engineering services for the proposed signalized intersection at Hovley Lane East and Jasmine Court in Palm Desert, California. The scope included updating and finalizing the Traffic Signal Plan to reflect current civil improvements, topography, and right-of-way conditions. The plan incorporated new signal pole locations, LED luminaires, conduit and conductor runs, and curb ramp upgrades. Psomas coordinated with the City of Palm Desert and Southern California Edison for signal service enclosure placement and pedestal locations. Additional services included preparation of a traffic signal timing sheet using Synchro software, development of optimal timing parameters for peak hour operations, and construction support through submittal review, responses to RFIs, and preparation of as-built signal drawings. 2021 2022 City of Laguna Beach City of Laguna Beach Arief Naftali Forest Lane Trash Enclosure Psomas was retained by the City of Laguna Beach to prepare preliminary and final design plans for a new trash enclosure near Main Beach. The structure required aesthetic design considerations including materials, colors, and layout to match/complement other nearby structures and the style of the surrounding community. Multiple iterations were submitted to address Planning Commission comments. Prior to submitting for Planning Commission review, Psomas completed Story Pole Staking of the structure to give the public a sense of the size and configuration of the new structure. Once approved by the Planning Commission, Psomas prepared final design plans, specifications, and estimates for approval by Public Works. The construction contract was approved by the City Council on March 7, 2023. 2021 2023 City of Laguna Beach City of Laguna Beach Arief Naftali Park Avenue Streetlight Design The City of Laguna Beach has recently purchased stand-alone streetlights from Southern California Edison (SCE) within the City limits. The City desires to install City-owned streetlights within the limits of the Park Avenue neighborhood from St. Ann’s Drive to Wendy Terrace as part of the utility undergrounding process. Psomas provided engineering services for photometric designs, preliminary exhibits for the design review process, final lighting plans with complete wiring, conduits details, and specifications.

The street lighting plans were according to City design guidelines. The project involved the development of street lighting and electrical plans for construction. Psomas' detailed plans showcased the existing and new lights, intricate details of the lighting systems, conduits, wires, voltage drop calculations, and the proposed service enclosure for the lighting system. An essential component of this project was the coordination with Southern California Edison (SCE) to establish service feed connections based on the lighting load requirements. This collaboration helped verify that the newly designed lighting system would be efficiently integrated into the existing power grid, thereby enhancing the overall reliability and performance of the street lighting in the City of Laguna Beach.
2021 2023 Kimley-Horn & Associates Inc. City of Los Angeles Dalin Rowe City of Los Angeles Broadway-Manchester Active Transportation Equity Project (TOS 701)
The City of Los Angeles will transform West Manchester Avenue and South Broadway into corridors of open space that are safer, more mobile, and sustainable. Project elements include: protected bike lanes, improved medians, pedestrian refuge islands, curb extensions, sidewalk improvements, upgraded access ramps, pedestrian signals, improved bus stops, shade trees, landscaping, bioswales, and stormwater capture and reuse. By integrating safety and mobility, urban greening, and stormwater capture, all prioritized and informed by the community, Broadway South can realize a holistic “One Infrastructure” vision.Psomas is providing civil design on West Manchester Avenue between Vermont Avenue and South Broadway, a 1/2 mile segment. The design includes curb extensions, ADA compliant ramps, pedestrian lighting, street trees, street furniture, sidewalk, and Measure W storm water quality improvements. Psomas is also in the process of providing a Technology Demonstration Objective study to help StreetsLA evaluate potentially efficient and accurate, methods of topographic data collection. This includes comparison of evolving technologies, such as point cloud-derived products, to conventional topographic survey mapping. Additionally, we are reviewing capabilities for asset management and relevance to project design. 2021 2023 City of Laguna Beach City of Laguna Beach Arief Naftali Street Lighting Design for Coast Highway In conjunction with utility undergrounding work led by Southern California Edison (SCE), the City of Laguna Beach retained Psomas to procure the design of new decorative street lights on Coast Highway (US-1) as part of completing electrolier acquisition from SCE to the City. Project limits extend from Cajon Street (to the north) to Agate Street (to the south), an approximately 2.2 mile distance along Coast Highway, which is part of State Route (SR). Psomas’ scope of services include environmental’s Categorical Exemption, photometric/illumination analysis, and development of Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) for the installation and preservation of new and existing lights. Engineering design included construction cost estimates, voltage drop calculations and wiring diagram for new and existing systems.
2021 2023 Pirzadeh & Associates City of Irvine Gary Warkentin Interstate 5/Walnut Avenue Design Engineering Evaluation Report
Psomas provided design oversight and Caltrans coordination in support of improvements to the southbound I-5/Jeffrey Road offramp and intersection improvements to Progress (formerly Walnut Avenue). Psomas prepared a Caltrans Design Engineering Evaluation Report (DEER) that is currently being circulated for approval and signature by Caltrans District 12. The DEER document is used by Caltrans as both a Project Initiation Document (PID) and Project Approval/Environmental Document (PA/ED). The approval of the DEER allows Caltrans to approve the project construction documents and issue an encroachment permit for construction. The DEER document was prepared and processed with Caltrans on a parallel schedule with the construction documents to expedite the project schedule. The I-5 ramp improvements, intersection improvements, and new traffic signal are a condition for construction of a new office campus that is located between the southbound I-5/Jeffrey Road ramp intersection with Progress and Sand Canyon Avenue. The project will widen the south side of Progress to provide a new westbound through lane.

The southbound I-5 offramp will be widened to provide a dedicated left-turn lane and a new traffic signal will be constructed at the widened intersection. The DEER attachments include: Draft Construction Plans Right-of-Way Data Sheet and Utility Matrix Background Right-of-Way Documents Storm Water Data Report Environmental Document Geotechnical Report Traffic Management Plan Intersection Control Evaluation Preliminary Cost Estimate 2020 2022 Riverside County Riverside County Arief Naftali Soboba Road Resurfacing PS&E Psomas provided professional services for rehabilitating the existing asphalt paved roadways along Soboba Street between Stetson Avenue and SR-74 (Florida Avenue). Along with pavement rehabilitation, other ancillary improvements, such as surface drainage and curb ramps, were provided. Psomas' services included the following: Design, control, and topographic surveys Drainage analysis Roadway plans, specifications review, and estimate (PS&E) Utility coordination Caltrans encroachment permit Temporary traffic control plans
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2020 2020 Riverside County Riverside County Arief Naftali Whitewater Canyon Road Repair Hydrology and Hydraulic Report
Approximately 2.7 miles of Whitewater Canyon Road north of I-10 was damaged by an intense storm event in 2019. The damage extended from Horn Corner to a triple culvert location where the road crosses the Whitewater River. High flows deposited large sediment volumes and damaged the roadway, culverts, channels, and embankments. The County contracted emergency repairs, including roadway restoration, replacement of seven culverts, and re-establishment of existing embankments at the river crossing.

Three existing culverts were upsized from 72" to 120" to provide additional conveyance capacity for sediment and debris. Psomas performed a ground survey, hydrology, and hydraulic analysis and prepared a final report at the river's triple pipe culvert crossing to support culvert sizing for FEMA reimbursement documentation. The project required close coordination with FEMA and the Riverside County Flood Control & Water Conservation District. 2020 2023 City of Paramount City of Paramount Arief Naftali West Santa Ana Branch Bikeway Phase 2 Psomas provided project management, conceptual design, and preparation of construction drawings and technical specifications for Phase 2 of the West Santa Ana Branch Bikeway, an active transportation project within the City of Paramount. The project was designed to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety, circulation, and connectivity, while encouraging active transportation through the installation of pedestrian-scale lighting, bike lanes, and sidewalk connections. A key component of the project is the design of safe and accessible crossings at Downey Avenue and Somerset Boulevard, which are critical to maintaining continuity along the bikeway corridor. The crossing at Downey Avenue includes a fully signalized treatment at the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) atgrade facility, enhancing safety for both pedestrians and cyclists. Improvements at Somerset Boulevard support seamless transitions between the bikeway and adjacent neighborhoods, with attention to visibility, traffic control, and ADA compliance.

Psomas developed alternative alignments through LADWP and Chevron parcels, with the preferred alignment accommodating Chevron’s access needs, future LA Metro pedestrian undercrossing infrastructure, and the planned West Santa Ana Branch light rail corridor adjacent to Paramount Park. The bikeway features a 15-foot-wide asphalt path with delineated two-way bicycle lanes, a pedestrian buffer, and modifications to the existing Paramount Park parking lot to integrate the path alignment. 2020 2023 City of Santa Clarita City of Santa Clarita Arief Naftali City of Santa Clarita Circulation Improvement Program Phase I (2019-2020)
Psomas provided engineering design for the first phase of the City’s programmed Circulation Improvement Project involving four locations around the City. Improvements consist of raised median modifications and/or realignment for Lyons Avenue/Orchard Village, Bouquet Canyon Road/Valencia Avenue-Soledad Canyon, Sierra Avenue/Newhall, and Copper Hill/Seco Canyon Road. At each of these locations, a street improvement, signing/striping, and temporary traffic control plan were developed. Because of the impacted landscape and irrigation on Copper Hill Drive, a Landscape and Irrigation Plan was also included as part of the construction documents.
2020 2021 Riverside County Riverside County Arief Naftali Center Street/Stephens Avenue Resurfacing and Widening Psomas assisted the County of Riverside in the development of pavement rehabilitation and reconstruction Plans, Specifications and Estimates on Center Street and Stephens Avenue located within the County of Riverside, in the community of Highgrove.

Improvements proposed consist primarily of pavement rehabilitation of the existing asphalt roadway along Center Street, from I215 to westerly Versailles Place, and along Stephens Avenue from Center Street to La Cadena West Avenue. Psomas assisted the County of Riverside in the development of pavement rehabilitation and reconstruction Plans, Specifications, and Estimates on Center Street and Stephens Avenue located within the County of Riverside, in the community of Highgrove. Improvements proposed consist primarily of pavement rehabilitation of the existing asphalt roadway along Center Street, from I-215 to westerly Versailles Place, and along Stephens Avenue from Center Street to La Cadena West Avenue. Along with pavement rehabilitation, other ancillary improvements include replacement and reconstruction of metal beam guardrail, sidewalk, driveway, curb ramp, curb and gutter, and other sub-standard existing conditions in the corridor. New curb ramps were added to replace the existing sub-standard ramps, a new sidewalk has been added due to slumping by Mont Martre Avenue, and an investigation for corner sight distance at Mont Martre Avenue and Center Street intersection, cross-gutters and spandrel replacement was launched to meet the County’s guidelines. Construction cost is estimated at $1.1 million. 2020 2024 Riverside County
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Riverside County Arief Naftali RCTD On-Call Engineering and Surveying Services In 2019, Psomas was awarded an on-call services contract with Riverside County Transportation Department, which extends through 2024. The following are recent relevant task orders from this contract. Center Street/Stephens Avenue Resurfacing:

Psomas assisted the County of Riverside in the development of pavement rehabilitation and reconstruction Plans, Specifications and Estimates on Center Street and Stephens Avenue located within the County of Riverside, in the community of Highgrove.

Improvements proposed consist primarily of pavement rehabilitation of the existing asphalt roadway along Center Street, from I215 to westerly Versailles Place, and along Stephens Avenue from Center Street to La Cadena West Avenue. Along with pavement rehabilitation, other ancillary improvements include replacement and reconstruction of metal beam guardrail, sidewalk, driveway, curb ramp, curb and gutter and other sub-standard existing conditions in the corridor. New curb ramps were added to replace the existing sub-standard ramps, new sidewalk has been added due to slumping by Mont Martre Avenue, and investigation for corner sight distance at Mont Martre Avenue and Center Street intersection, cross-gutters and spandrel replacement were launched to meet the County’s guidelines. Construction cost is estimated at $1.1 million. Soboba Road Resurfacing PS&E: Psomas is providing rehabilitation services of the existing asphalt paved roadways along Soboba Street between Stetson Avenue and SR-74 (Florida Avenue). Along with the pavement rehabilitation, other ancillary improvements will be provided such as surface drainage and curb ramps. Psomas services include design, control, and topographic surveys; drainage analysis; roadway plans, specifications review, and estimate (PS&E); utility coordination; Caltrans encroachment permit; and temporary traffic control plans. Cornell Street Resurfacing PS&E: Psomas is providing pavement resurfacing design services for Cornell Street between Crest Drive and SR74 (Florida Avenue) in an unincorporated portion of the City of Hemet. Improvements include full depth pavement removal and reconstruction, surface drainage improvements (new cross gutters, curbs, and re-profiling portions of the roadway), and ADA ramp upgrades. Grand Avenue Sidewalk Gap Closure PS&E: Psomas is providing design services to close a gap in sidewalk along Grand Avenue in an unincorporated portion of the Community of Lake Elsinore. Improvements include new sidewalk, surface drainage improvements (new cross gutters, curbs, and re-profiling portions of the roadway), and ADA ramp upgrades. Additional task orders include: Whitewater Canyon Road Repair Hydrology and Hydraulic Report Gilman Springs Road Survey Legal and Plats Thermal/Oasis Bike Trail Phase 2A
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Psomas | Paseo De Valencia and Cabot Road Active Transportation — City of Laguna Hills

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WorkApproach/Scope of Services
Subsequent to the submittal of the original proposal by Psomas, Psomas and the City (Joe Ames) mutually negotiated to modify the Scope of Services performed by Psomas to fit within the available budget. Therefore, the following Scope of Services supersedes those contained in the RFP and/or original proposal and is the basis of the fee proposal provided by Psomas.

Task 1 – PAED Phase (6 Months)
1) In coordination with the City, the Scope of Services and fees for Task 1 may be revised or adjusted as necessary to achieve the project objectives.PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND

COORDINATION
Psomas understands that the success of any project starts with a strong foundation that fosters open communication and collaboration. As Project Manager, Tom Herbel, PE, will be a single point of contact for the City. Tom will be coordinating and checking-in on a regular basis with key discipline leads during both Phases 1 and 2, which is understood to be under a different authorization.

Psomas subscribes to Microsoft 365 and can use its SharePoint capabilitiesfor file transfer and sharing as needed. While pledging to account for the number of meetings listed in the RFP, Psomasrecommendsto use workshop or design-charette style meetings with stakeholders involved to reach consensus on a conceptual design, when a layout is available.

DELIVERABLES
► One (1) Project Kick-Off meeting
► Five (5) monthly project progress meetings, agendas, minutes,scope and schedule updates(2 in-person and 3 virtual meetings assumed) ► One (1) City Council Meeting
► One (1) Traffic Commission meetings
2) PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING
a) Research and Review Available Data
Psomas acceptsthe scope and deliverables.
b) Utility Research and Notification
Psomas acceptsthe scope and deliverables.
c) GIS & Geospatial Plainimetrics
The Psomas team will establish preliminary GIS Right-of-Way linework from County of Orange records and provide planimetrics using NearMap.

DELIVERABLES
► CAD topo base map (DWG, AutoCAD Civil 3D) at 1”=20’ scale, including curbs and striping. ► Preliminary Right-of-Way lines based on GIS data (provided by city) d) Site Evaluation
Psomas acceptsthe scope and deliverables.
e) Environmental Study Area

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Psomas acceptsthe scope and deliverables.
f) Geotechnical Investigation
To stay within the PAED phase budget, Psomas is proposing to shift this to Task 2, otherwise, Psomas acceptsthe scope and deliverables.
g) Alternatives Analysis
In conjunction with producing the support and content for the environmental document, Psomas is prepared to develop up to two (2) concept designsfor City staff review and developed based upon community feedback as well as a context sensitive design. Concept design drawings will consist of cross-sections, full-plan view concepts with preliminary roadway geometry, curb return radii modifications as required, pavement marking and signing/ striping, proposed streetscape enhancements, crosswalks, sidewalk improvements for conveying design intent. No specific call-outs or stationing other than fundamental dimensioning and lengths will be provided. Additionally, it is assumed that the two alternatives will include: 1) the current alternative three, and 2) a version with an on-street Class IV bike path, prioritizing adherence to the City’s construction budget.

DELIVERABLES
► Two (2) Alternatives/Concept Design Layouts & Typical Cross Sections on highresolution Aerial map ► Cost-Benefit and Risk Analysis of two (2) alternatives h) Develop 35% Design Plans
Psomas acceptsthe scope and deliverables with the following clarification to stay within the PAED phase budget. Psomas is proposing to shift this scope of work to Task 2 and forgo the 35% Design Plans and jump right into the 65% Plans for Task 2. Psomas will develop the chosen preferred alternative to support the PAED phase. 3) COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Community Engagement will be provided by the City and Psomas will attend the meeting in a support role.
4) PAED REPORT
Psomas will prepare a Project Approval Memorandum that will include the following along with the summary of the opportunities and constraints analysis. a) Environmental
► Preliminary Environmental Study (PES) Form: Once a project description is prepared and the engineering team has defined the project’s limits of disturbance, Psomas will prepare and submit an electronic version of a PES form to determine what type of NEPA documentation is appropriate and whether technical studies will be required for the project.

Psomas will prepare an Initial Site Assessment (ISA) Questionnaire, which will be submitted for Caltrans review as an attachment to the PES.

Psomas will submit the PES package to the City for submittal to Caltrans Local Assistance. Psomas will revise the PES package based on two (2) rounds of Caltrans comments and will subsequently prepare a project Environmental Commitments Record (ECR) that documents any avoidance or minimization measures that are required by Caltrans for the project.

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It is anticipated that Caltrans will determine the project qualifies for a NEPA Categorical Exclusion pursuant to NEPA. If this is the case, Caltrans will sign the PES and a Categorical Exclusion form completing the NEPA process for the project. No stand-alone technical studies or reports are assumed as part of this scope ofservices; however, there is a potential that Caltrans could request additional technical analysis to approve the project, which will be determined by Caltrans during their review of the PES form.
► Categorical Exemption Memorandum: Related to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Psomas believes the project would qualify for a Class 1 (existing facilities) categorical exemption from CEQA.

To document that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA, Psomas will prepare a Categorical Exemption Memorandum (Memorandum), which will be submitted to the City for review. The Memorandum will include: an introduction to the project; a qualitative review of each CEQA environmental resource topics; and discussion of the applicability of a categorical exemption to the project.

Upon completion, the first draft of the Memorandum will be submitted electronically to the City for review. Following the City’s review of the Memorandum, Psomas will revise the document and submit a final draft for the City’s review and approval. Once the Memorandum is approved by the City, Psomas will prepare and file a Notice of Exemption (NOE) form with the County Clerk for the project and will subsequently file the NOE form with the State Clearinghouse via CEQAnet for the project. b) Traffic and Alternatives Analysis
Psomas accepts the scope and deliverables in the RFP. Psomas will conduct a Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)screening assessment per the City of Laguna Hills VMT Guidelines (August 2025). Based on the City’s guidelines for evaluating VMT on transportation projects subject to CEQA review, the project is not expected to cause a substantial increase in vehicle travel. As a result, it is assumed that a quantitative VMT analysis is not included in this scope.

Psomas will collect morning peak hour (7:00AM-9:00AM) and evening peak hour (4:00PM-6:00PM) vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle turning movement counts at up to twelve intersections along Paseo de Valencia and Cabot Road. Additionally, Psomas will collect 24-hour vehicle counts at up to 12 roadway segments. Psomas will prepare an intersection vehicular Level of Service (LOS) analysis along Paseo de Valencia and Cabot Road, using the Intersection Capacity Utilization (ICU) and Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) Methodologies for signalized and unsignalized intersections, respectively.

Additionally, Psomas will conduct a roadway LOS analysis along Paseo de Valencia and Cabot Road based on the roadway analysis methodology outlined in the City of Laguna Hills Traffic Study Guidelines (2025).

Psomas will conduct traffic signal warrant analyses at up to two (2) unsignalized intersections in accordance with the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD) and with the City of Laguna Hills Traffic Impact Study Guidelines (2025). Psomas will also prepare and submit a Draft Traffic Analysis Memorandum summarizing the results of the VMT Screening Assessment, LOS analysis, and signal warrant analyses.

DELIVERABLES
► Draft and Final Traffic Analysis Memorandum
Task 2 – PS&E Phase
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revised or adjusted as necessary to achieve the project objectives. 1) PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION
Psomas understands the success of any project starts with a strong foundation that fosters open communication and collaboration and as Project Manager, Tom Herbel, PE, QSD will be a single point of contact for the city. Tom will coordinate check-ins on a regular basis with key discipline
leads during both Phases 1 and 2, which is understood to be under a different authorization.

DELIVERABLES
► 6 (six) monthly project progress meetings, agendas, minutes, scope and schedule updates (3 in-person and 3 virtual meetings assumed) ► One (1) City Council Meeting
► One (1) Traffic Commission meeting
2) GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
GMU will provide the following geotechnical engineering services for this phase of the project.

Task 1 – Document Review, Utility Coordination, and Permitting GMU will review available records (as-builts, specs, pavement history) to support engineering analysis. Pavement coring locations will be marked, and Dig Alert notified to identify utility conflicts. GMU will obtain the City of Laguna Hills no-fee Encroachment Permit with support from the City’s Project Manager, submitting maps, insurance, business license, and contractor information. One (1) round of City comments is assumed; no additional agency permits are required.

Task 2 – Subsurface Exploration
GMU will perform six (6) pavement cores along Paseo de Valencia, Cabot Road, and adjacent bike path, plus two (2)hand auger borings east of Cabot Road. Work will occur in one day between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Corings will extend up to four (4) feet, logging AC, AB, PCC, fabric, and other layers. Subgrade samples will be collected, and holes backfilled and capped.

Traffic control will consist of single-lane closures; no formal traffic control plans are included.

Task 3 – Laboratory Testing
Samples will be tested in GMU’s Caltrans-certified lab. Testing may include R-value, moisture density,soil classification, in-place moisture, and corrosion parameters (sulfates, chlorides, pH, resistivity). Mix design testing for recycled or cement- treated pavement sections is excluded but can be added under a separate proposal.

Task 4 – Engineering Analysis and Reporting
GMU will analyze field and lab data and prepare a geotechnical report summarizing site conditions and providing recommendations for flatwork, pavement design, and earthwork (grading, subgrade prep, compaction, trench backfill, drainage, and wet soil considerations). Soil corrosion results will also be addressed. The report will be signed and stamped by a California registered civil engineer. 3) PS&E
Psomas acceptsthe scope and deliverables with the following clarifications.

Based on what the City has outlined in the RFP, Psomas will be developing and

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submitting deliverables from the table below during this phase. 3A) RIGHT-OF-WAY ENGINEERING
► Boundary survey and MTLS mapping.
► Establish horizontal/vertical control using GPS and conventional methods (NAD83, CCS83 Zone VI, NAVD88).
► Recover street monuments and property corners; set ~60 MTLS targets. ► Prepare basemap with street centerlines and rights-of-way; property linesshown from record info.
► MTLS mapping at 1”=20’scale, collecting roadway, utilities, and cultural features within limits(e.g.,sidewalks, curbs, fences,structures, utilities, trees, drainage, striping,signs, lighting, manholes, inlets). ► Include rim and invert elevations for sewer and storm drain structures.

Clarifications
• Traffic control plans are not included and are expected to be prepared by the contractor.
• Bidding Assistance, Construction Assistance, and Access to City Reports and Resources is not included and will be a part of the construction phase • New raised medians are not anticipated or included
• New retaining walls are not anticipated or included
• It is assumed that a WQMP assessment only will be required • Landscape design/improvements will consist of a 3-foot planter along the street to separate the vehicles from the pedestrians
No. Items of Work or Plan Scale
Est. No. of
Sheets 65% 70% 100% and Final
1 Coordination with utility firms on
design, verification notices, and
relocation follow-ups as needed
N/A N/A N/A ✓ ✓
2 Field notes on existing signal
locations
N/A 4 ✓ ✓ ✓
3 Title sheet N/A 1 ✓ ✓ ✓
4 General notes, abbreviations,
construction notes, legend, utility
contacts, etc.

N/A 1 ✓ ✓ ✓
5 Roadway typical section N/A 2 ✓ ✓ ✓
6 Improvement details & Horizontal
Control
VAR 4 ✓ ✓ ✓
7A Roadway Improvement Plans (plan
only and dual panel)
1”=20’ 6 ✓ ✓ ✓
7B Roadway Improvement Plans &
Profiles
1”=20’ 12 ✓ ✓ ✓
8 Signing/Striping Plans (dual panel) 1”=40’ 7 ✓ ✓ ✓
9 Street Lighting Plans & Detail 1”=40’ 5 ✓ ✓ ✓
10A Traffic Signal Modification Plans 1”=20’ 3 ✓ ✓ ✓
10B Traffic Signal Plan 1”=20’ 1 ✓ ✓ ✓
11 Irrigation Plans & Detail (dual panel) 1”=40’ 12 ✓ ✓ ✓ 12 Planting Plans & Detail (dual panel) 1”=40’ 12 ✓ ✓ ✓

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No. Items of Work or Plan Scale
Est. No. of
Sheets 65% 70% 100% and Final
Total Estimated Plan Sheets 70
Engineer’s Estimates with Appropriate Contingencies ✓ ✓ ✓ Specifications with Front-End Document Provided by the City ✓ ✓ Photometric Evaluation for Street Lighting ✓

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Preliminary Project Schedule

Project Fee
Paseo de Valencia and Cabot Road ATP
1/20/2026 3:27 PM
Principal-In-Charge
Project Manager
Project Engineer
Staff Engineer
Project Assistant Total Hours Direct Labor Subtotal
PSOMAS
Survey
PSOMAS
Environmental
Alta
GMU Geotechnical
Total Cost
$305.00 $290.00 $240.00 $180.00 $145.00
Task 1 PAED Phase (6 Months)
1 Project Management and Coordination 4 50 25 20 99 24,620$ 3,550$ 28,170$ 2 Preliminary Engineering Research available data 2 4 10 16 $ 3,340 $ 3,340Utility research and notification 2 16 18 $ 3,360 $ 3,360Geospatial Planimetric 4 4 8 $ 1,680 $ 6,400 $ 8,080Site Evaluation 10 10 20 $ 4,200 $ 4,200ESA 5 8 13 $ 3,370 $ 3,370Geotechnical investigation (deferred to Task 2)Alternatives Analysis (2 Alternatives) 2 30 40 60 132 $ 29,710 $ 11,840 $ 41,550Prepare concept plans Prepare plans (plan view only) 5 15 20 40 $ 8,650 $ 8,650Probable construction cost estimate 2 20 20 42 $ 8,980 $ 8,980 3 Community Engagement 8 8 16 $ 4,240 $ 4,2404 PAED Report 8 16 4 28 $ 6,740 $ 6,740 Traffic analysis 30 80 110 $ 21,600 $ 21,600Environmental (NEPA and CEQA CE) 2 4 6 $ 1,540 $ 14,575 $ 16,115 Total Task 1 158,395$
Task 2 PS&E (6 Months)
1 Project Management 4 104 30 20 158 $ 41,480 $ 8,214 $ 49,694 Community Engagement (1 public meeting) $ - $ - PS&E
Topographic Mapping 4 8 12 $ 3,080 $ 96,975 $ 100,055Geotechnical investigation 4 8 12 $ 3,080 $ 24,231 $ 27,311PS&E (Fee based upon sheets in Matrix in proposal) 65% PS&E 67 216 630 913 $ 184,670 $ 44,060 $ 228,73090% PS&E 2 40 128 373 543 $ 110,070 $ 34,755 $ 144,825100% PSE 2 28 88 257 375 $ 76,110 $ 17,493 $ 93,603 Task 3 Bidding Assistance
Bidding Assistance 8 20 8 36 $ 8,280 $ 6,405 $ 14,685
Task 4 Construction Assistance
Pre construction participation $ - $ - Log and Responses to RFI's and Submittal Drawings $ - $ - Plan revisions $ - $ - Site Visits (assumes 5) $ - $ - Record drawings $ - $ - Total Task 2 658,903$ PROJECT TOTAL * = 14 367 684 1480 52 2597 548,800$ 103,375$ 14,575$ 126,317$ 24,231$ 817,298$ Description
Consultant Services

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60 EXHIBIT “B”
CITY’S REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

PROJECT NAME
DATED: November 4, 2025

CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS
November 26, 2025
SUBJECT: Addendum No. 1 to RFP for PASEO DE VALENCIA AND CABOT ROAD ACTIVE

TRANSPORTATION PROJECT
To All Consultants:

This Addendum No. 1 is being issued for the subject RFP. • There have been significant revisions to the RFP, mainly to address required language due to the federal funding associated with the project. The revised RFP is attached. Revisions to the body of the RFP have been highlighted to facilitate review. Please also note that Attachment 4 (Sample Professional Services Agreement) has been replaced with a revised version and a new attachment (Attachment 5) regarding Disclosure of Lobbying Activities has been added.
• The revised RFP includes an extended deadline for proposal submittal (December 18, 2025) as well as an additional opportunity to submit written questions. • Listed below are the questions received by the City (as of the original question deadline of November 20, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.) and the City’s responses:

Questions and Responses:

1. Is there an option to shift a portion of the funding from the Task 2 PS&E budget to the Task 1 PAED budget if the total for both tasks remains within the $820,000 total budget? • The grant fund amounts per PAED and PS&E tasks cannot be shifted. However, the proposer may recommend the shifting of certain scope efforts from the PAED phase to the PS&E phase. For example, the scope of work for survey and geotechnical in the PAED phase may be reduced to only that necessary for the PAED phase with the balance shifted to the PS&E phase.

2. Does the City require landscaping and irrigation plans? • Yes. The City will determine the scope for landscaping and irrigation during the PAED phase. The scope of work for the PAED phase may be limited to cost estimates for landscaping and irrigation (e.g. “disturbed areas only” versus “disturbed areas + all parkway areas” versus “disturbed areas + all parkway and median areas”). For the PS&E phase, the proposer shall assume that the landscape and irrigation scope of work will be limited to disturbed areas only.

November 26, 2025
Addendum No. 1 to RFP for Paseo De Valencia Cabot Road
Active Transportation Project

3. With the addition of expanded pedestrian and bike facility improvements, should we anticipate design of pedestrian level lighting (i.e. bollards/low level poles/decorative fixtures) as part of this scope or relocations of existing light poles only?
• While it is expected that the need for additional lighting or lighting modifications would be identified as part of the PAED phase, no additional lighting or lighting modifications are anticipated and proposers may assume accordingly.

4. Are the existing poles owned and maintained by City or SCE or a mixture of both? • Existing traffic signal poles are owned and maintained by the City. The existing streetlight poles in the project area are owned and maintained by San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E).

5. Is the intent to upgrade existing HID and older LED fixtures to the latest LED lighting? • Same as response to Question 3.

6. Scope page 27 identifies Traffic and Alternatives Analysis – preparation of traffic study and VMT analysis to support bicycle facilities, pedestrian facilities, and traffic control. Are you looking for an LOS analysis for EACH of these 3 items (bicycle, pedestrian, traffic control) • LOS analysis for vehicle traffic operations and capacities.

7. VMT, is a measure of vehicle miles, does the City want a VMT analysis to evaluate the impact that the bicycle/pedestrian facilities would have on the vehicular VMT? The scope of work for VMT analysis shall be that necessary to procure environmental clearance for the project.

Additional written questions regarding this RFP must be submitted by December 10 at 5:00 p.m.

Sincerely,
Joe Ames, P.E., T.E.

Interim City Manager/Director of Public Works

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1 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) – MULTI-PHASE

PASEO DE VALENCIA AND CABOT ROAD

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROJECT

PROJECT APPROVAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION
(PAED) AND PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, & ESTIMATE (PS&E)

CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS
24035 El Toro Road
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 707-2651
RFP Dates
Request for Proposals Issued: November 4, 2025
Initial Written Question Deadline: November 20, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

Initial Question Responses/Add. 1 Issued: November 26, 2025 Supplemental Written Question Deadline December 5, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

Responses to Supplemental Questions by: December 10, 2025 Proposal Submittal Deadline: December 18, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

Interviews to be held on: TBD, if requested
Proposed Effective Date of Professional
Services Agreement: January 27, 2026

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2 Table of Contents
SECTION I - INTRODUCTION AND INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS Page 4 A. Introduction
B. Proposed Time Schedule
C. Instructions to Proposers and Procedures for Submittal D. General Conditions
SECTION II - PROPOSAL RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS Page 17
A. Cover Letter
B. Company Data
C. Resumes and Qualifications of Personnel
D. Organizational Chart
E. References
F. Project Understanding, Overview and Approach
G. Communication Plan
H. Compensation/Payment Schedule
I. Non-Collusion Affidavit
J. Compliance with Insurance Requirements
K. Certification of Proposal
L. Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
SECTION III - PROPOSAL EVALUATION AND SELECTION Page 23 SECTION IV - SCOPE OF SERVICES Page 25
SECTION V – SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION/FEES Page 36
ATTACHMENT 1 – Page 37

NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
ATTACHMENT 2 – Page 38
CONSULTANT’S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COMPLIANCE WITH

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
ATTACHMENT 3 – Page 39

CERTIFICATION OF PROPOSAL TO THE CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS
ATTACHMENT 4 – Page 41

SAMPLE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
ATTACHMENT 5 – Page 130

CERTIFICATION - LOBBYING AND DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES ATTACHMENT 6 – Page 133

1. City of Laguna Hills VMT Analysis Guidelines under CEQA and Traffic Study Guidelines

2. Revised Conceptual Project Renderings from August 2025 Workshop

3. 9/9/25 City Council Staff Report for Mobility Element Amendment to General Plan

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3 November 4, 2025
SUBJECT: PASEO DE VALENCIA AND CABOT ROAD ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION

PROJECT
Dear Proposers:

You are invited to respond to this Request for Proposal (RFP) to provide professional consulting services for Paseo De Valencia and Cabot Road Active Transportation Enhancements for the Project Approval and Environmental Documentation (PAED) and Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E) phases.

The following pages detail the Scope of Services to be provided and the submission requirements.

The City intends to enter into an exclusive Professional Services Agreement to fulfill the City’s needs.

The Project is funded, in whole or in part, with federal financial assistance from the Federal Highways Administration, which is administered through the California Department of Transportation (“Caltrans”). As such, the City seeks to retain an experienced consultant that will comply, and can assist the City in complying, with federal and state requirements, including those set forth in the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM).

To be considered responsive, proposers must submit a written proposal in accordance with the requirements, specifications, conditions and provisions described in the attached RFP.

PROPOSALS ARE DUE BEFORE
4:00 P.M. on December 18, 2025
If you have any questions regarding this RFP, please contact both Mark Chagnon via email at [email protected] and Jennifer Rosales via email at [email protected].

Thank you for your interest.

Sincerely,
Joe Ames, P.E., T.E.

Public Works Director

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4 SECTION I

INTRODUCTION AND INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS
A: Introduction and Overview
The City of Laguna Hills Public Works Department (City) invites qualified engineering firms (Consultant) to submit proposals for the Paseo De Valencia and Cabot Road Active Transportation Enhancements for the Project Approval and Environmental Documentation (PAED) and Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E) and Right-ofway phases.

The City has been awarded $720,000 for Preliminary Engineering consisting of the PAED and PS&E phases through Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ) and Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBGP) federal funds. The total available funds for the PAED and PS&E phases of the project is $820,000, including city matching funds.

The proposed project will include bikeway enhancements and pedestrian crossing improvements at intersections along Paseo de Valencia between Laguna Hills Drive and Cabot Road and along Cabot Road between Paseo de Valencia and El Paseo. The project will include 2.2 miles of pedestrian safety enhancements and high comfort bikeways with three distinct components:

1. Paseo de Valencia between Laguna Hills Drive and Alicia Parkway:

Modifications to an off-street paved trail to satisfy Caltrans Highway Design Manual (HDM) bikeway design standards,

2. Paseo de Valencia from 200’ s/o Alicia Parkway to Cabot Road: Construct a high comfort bike facility, pedestrian enhancements, and traffic circulation improvements, and

3. Cabot Road between Paseo de Valencia and El Paseo: Construct a high comfort bike facility, pedestrian enhancements, and traffic circulation improvements.

This project will increase mobility and safety for people walking and cycling traveling to two schools, residences, shopping centers and parks along the study corridors. The proposed project will close the gap in high quality bikeways between the Aliso Creek offstreet trail and the planned Mission Viejo North-South Bikeway intended to access El Paseo from the south.

The City hosted two public workshops in the past six (6) months for a Mobility Element amendment of the General Plan to provide a policy framework to conceptualize a project on Paseo de Valencia and Cabot Road and for consistency with a recent amendment to the Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH) by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA). At the second workshop, revised conceptual renderings were presented that maintained two lanes of travel in each direction along Paseo de Valencia.

The conceptual renderings are provided as a reference in Scope of Services in Section

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5 IV of this RFP. Additional public outreach is included in the scope of work to further refine the project to incorporate a Class IV bike lane along Paseo de Valencia and Cabot Road.

The scope of work includes community engagement to solicit feedback on a final design that addresses community needs and mitigates impacts to the greatest extent feasible.

All improvements are located within the City. The proposed Project will incorporate a Class IV bike lane along Paseo de Valencia and Cabot Road and active transportation improvements.

Qualified Consultants must have experience with and have completed at least three PAED projects in the past five (5) years including preliminary engineering and PS&E projects. The City of Laguna Hills is requesting proposals from qualified consultants to provide multi-phase professional services to prepare the following tasks:

Task 1: Prepare the required Project Approval and Environmental Documentation (PAED) phase studies including preliminary engineering for the Paseo De Valencia and Cabot Road Active Transportation Enhancements project (Project).

The PAED shall achieve the following goals:
• Define the environmental study area and complete the necessary environmental analysis.
• Comply with Chapter 6 of the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedure Manual (LAPM) leading to Project National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) clearance and Project approval by the District Local Assistance Engineer. • Engage and solicit input from community stakeholders. • Complete topographic survey, base maps, geotechnical engineering and preliminary design for the Project necessary for all phases of this Project. • Complete geotechnical investigations and material testing necessary to support all phases of the project.
• Complete Preliminary Engineering to the 35% level in support of the environmental review and future Task 2 to include evaluation of Project Alternatives and a Preferred Alternative Project selection.

The successful completion of Task 1, the PAED phase, including Caltrans approval of the NEPA document, is required before the City will issue a notice to proceed with the work effort for Task 2, the Plans, Specifications, Estimate (PS&E) and Right of Way phase. All work products of this Project shall become the property of the City and the Consultant shall release all claims to said work product upon completion of the Scope of Work herein.

Task 2: If the PAED is satisfactorily completed and the next phase is authorized, prepare the necessary Plans, Specifications and Estimate (PS&E) necessary for construction of the project including Right-of-way Engineering and Acquisition Services. Separately, bid support services and construction support services are to be offered as defined herein.

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6 The PSE and Right of Way Phase shall achieve the following goals:
• Complete the development of the Plans, Specifications and Estimate to the 65% level. Respond to City review comments.
• Define all right of way acquisition needs, if any, through preparation of a right-ofway and easement map. Prepare legal descriptions and plats and appraisals and perform all necessary right-of-way and easement acquisition in accordance with federal requirements. Obtain all required utility agency acknowledgements and assist the City in procuring federal Right-of Way Clearance. • Complete the 90% and 100% Plans, Specifications and Estimate to the City’s Standards and satisfying all State and Federal Requirements. Respond to City review comments.

Construction support services shall include the following services:
• Respond to Bidders inquiries in the Bid Process.
• Respond to Contractor Submittals and RFIs in a timely manner. • Provide Drawings of Record/As-Builts upon Project Completion The selected firm shall furnish all expertise, labor, and resources to provide complete services necessary to fulfill the requirements for the specified work detailed within this Request for Proposal (RFP). Any changes to this RFP shall only be made by written Addenda.

All phases of this Project are federally funded with CMAQ and/or STBGP funds and Local funds. Therefore, all procurement of professional services and construction work, including Task 1 and Task 2, shall conform to both Federal and State requirements. The Consultant Selection Process will follow the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedure Manual, Chapter 10, Consultant Selection. Should an award of a professional services agreement be made, the selected consultant will enter into the City’s standard Professional Services Agreement, as amended to include all related Federal regulations, to provide the proposed phased services. An authorization to proceed with Task 2 shall not be issued until the satisfactory completion of Task 1, including Caltrans approval of the PAED and NEPA documentation, and reconfirmation of the Task 2 Scope of Work and Fee.

Federal-aid recipients, including recipients of CMAQ and STBGP funds, are responsible for involving the public, including traditionally underserved and underrepresented populations in transportation planning and complying with participation and consultation requirements in 23 CFR 450.210 and 23 CFR 450.316, as applicable. “Underserved populations” include minority and low-income populations but may also include many other demographic categories that face challenges engaging with the transportation process and receiving equitable benefits (See FHWA's Environmental Justice Reference Guide for additional information).

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7 Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) will be afforded full opportunity to submit proposals in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, or disability in consideration for an award. The City of Laguna Hills is an equal opportunity employer. The Consultant shall take necessary and reasonable steps to ensure that DBEs have opportunities to participate in this Project. At this time, DBE contract goals have been suspended by the US DOT/FHWA. However, the City reserves the right to issue addenda to this RFP and modify any awarded contract to comply with DBE requirements set forth by the State of California or the United States Department of Transportation.

B: Proposed Schedule
The proposed RFP schedule is listed on the cover page of this RFP. The proposed Project scope of work for the PAED and PS&E phases is assumed to not exceed 12 months upon award.

C: Instructions to Proposers and Procedures for Submittal One printed original (marked original), two (2) printed copies (marked copy) and one (1) electronic copy on Flash Drive (will not be returned) and one sealed envelope containing the Fee Proposal must be submitted in a sealed envelope or box bearing the name of the Proposer, marked Paseo De Valencia and Cabot Road – Active Transportation Project and submitted only to the following address:

City of Laguna Hills
Attention: Joe Ames, Public Works Director
24035 El Toro Road
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Proposers are solely responsible for ensuring their submitted proposal is received by the City in accordance with the solicitation requirements, before the Submittal Deadline, and at the place specified.

Postmarks will not be accepted in lieu of actual delivery. No oral, telegraphic, electronic mail, facsimile, or telephonic proposals or modifications will be considered unless specified.

The City shall not be responsible for any delays in mail or by common carriers or by transmission errors or delays or mistaken delivery. Delivery of proposals shall be made at the office specified in this Request for Proposals.

Deliveries made before the Submittal Deadline, but to the wrong City office, will be considered non-responsive unless re-delivery is made to the office specified before the Submittal Deadline. All proposals shall become the property of the City.

Late proposals will not be accepted and will be returned to the Proposer unopened.

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8 D: General Conditions
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, RIGHT TO REQUEST. The City reserves the right, where it may serve the City’s best interest, to request additional information or clarifications from proposers during its review and evaluation of proposals submitted for consideration.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES. The Scope of Work describes the minimum work to be accomplished. Upon final selection of the firm, the Scope of Work may be modified and refined during negotiations with the City.

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES. Every proposal must be signed by the person or persons legally authorized to bind the Proposer to a contract for the execution of the work.

Proposer shall provide a current power of attorney, articles of incorporation, or other instrument confirming the agent’s authority to bind the Proposer. If an individual makes the proposal, his or her name, signature, and post office address must be shown. If a firm or partnership makes the proposal, the name and post office address of the firm or partnership and the signature of at least one of the general partners must be shown. If a corporation makes the proposal, the proposal shall show the name of the state under the laws of which the corporation is chartered, the name and post office address of the corporation and the title of the person signing on behalf of the corporation. Upon request of the City, the corporation shall provide a certified copy of the bylaws or resolution of the board of directors showing the authority of the officer signing the proposal to execute contracts on behalf of the corporation.

AWARD OF PROPOSAL. City reserves the right to negotiate final terms with the selected Proposer, if any. Award of contract, if any, will be made in accordance with Section 3-

08.150 (Professional services contracts) of the Laguna Hills Municipal Code (LHMC) which reads in relevant part as follows:
“A. The informal and formal bidding procedures contained in this chapter shall not apply to contracts for professional services. Rather, to secure professional services, the City shall utilize a request for proposals procedure, the method and details of which shall be promulgated by the City Manager in the form of administrative regulations. The City Manager may award any contract for professional services when the total not to exceed contract amount of such services is fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) or less. Any contract for professional services having a total contract amount of greater than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) shall be awarded by the City Council.

C. Notwithstanding any provision in this chapter to the contrary, selection by the city for professional services in areas including but not limited to private architectural, landscape architectural, engineering, environmental, land surveying, construction project management, management and administration, financial, accounting, auditing, actuarial, economics, and/or development and planning, which involve the exercise of discretion and independent judgment together with an advanced or specialized knowledge, expertise, training, or unique skills gained by formal studies or experience, shall be on the basis of demonstrated competence and on the professional qualifications necessary for the satisfactory performance of the services required, and shall not be awarded solely on

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9 the basis of cost. In accordance with state law, the city shall consider price after the city is satisfied that the would-be person, company, corporation, contractor, consultant, or firm has demonstrated the competence and professional qualifications necessary for the satisfactory performance of the services required.”
An Evaluation Committee will be established by the City. The City shall not be obligated to accept the lowest priced proposal but, if an award is made, the City will make an award in the best interests of the City after all factors are considered, including but not limited to the demonstrated competence, experience and professional qualifications of the Proposer. Discussions may, at the City's option, be conducted with the most qualified proposers. Discussions may be for the purpose of clarification to assure full understanding of, and responsiveness to, the solicitation requirements. Proposers shall be accorded fair and equal treatment with respect to any opportunity for discussion and written revision of proposals. In conducting discussions, the City will not disclose information derived from proposals submitted by competing proposers.

COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. All proposals shall comply with current federal, state, and other laws relative thereto.

CANCELLATION OF SOLICITATION. The City may cancel this solicitation for proposals at any time.

CANCELLATION OF TASKS. If a professional services agreement is awarded for the work described in this RFP, the City will authorize work on a Task Order basis. Task Orders may be issued in any sequence. The City is not obligated to issue a Task Order for all tasks listed in the Scope of Work and expressly reserves the right to cancel tasks.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST. By signing the Certification of Proposal (Attachment 3) and submitting a proposal to the City in response to this Request for Proposals, the Proposer represents and certifies that:

A) No elected or appointed official, officer, or employee of the City has been or shall be compensated, directly or indirectly, in connection with this proposal or for any work connected with this proposal; should any agreement be approved in connection with this Request for Proposals (“Agreement”) no elected or appointed official, officer, or employee of the City, during the term of his/her service with the City, shall have any direct or indirect financial interest in the Agreement, or obtain any present, anticipated, or future financial interest or other material benefit arising therefrom;
B) No elected or appointed official, officer, or employee of the City shall have any financial interest, direct or indirect, in the Agreement nor shall any such official, officer, or employee participate in any decision relating to the Agreement which effects his/her personal financial interest or the financial interest of any corporation, partnership, or association in which they are, directly or indirectly, interested in violation of state law;

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10 C) The Proposer and its principals do not have now, nor shall it acquire any financial or business interest that would conflict with the performance of services under the Agreement;
Proposer shall disclose any financial, business, or other relationship with City that may have an impact upon the outcome of the Agreement, or any ensuing City construction project. Proposer shall also list current clients who may have a financial interest in the outcome of the Agreement, or any ensuing City construction project, which will follow.

Such disclosures shall be made in the Certification of Proposal.

COSTS. The City is not liable for any costs incurred by proposers before entering into a formal contract. Costs of developing the proposals, or any other such expenses incurred by the Proposer in responding to this RFP, are entirely the responsibility of the Proposer, and shall not be reimbursed in any manner by the City. No reimbursable cost may be incurred in anticipation of award.

DISQUALIFICATION OF PROPOSER. If there is reason to believe that collusion exists among the proposers, the City may refuse to consider proposals from participants in such collusion. No person, firm, or corporation under the same or different name, shall make, file, or be interested in more than one proposal for the same work unless alternate proposals are called for. Reasonable grounds for believing that any Proposer is interested in more than one proposal for the same work will cause the rejection of all proposals for the work in which a Proposer is interested. If there is reason to believe that collusion exists among Proposers, the City May refuse to consider proposals from participants in such collusion. Proposers shall submit as part of their proposal documents the completed NonCollusion Affidavit provided as Attachment 1 of this request for proposal.

DOCUMENTS, EXAMINATION OF. It is the responsibility of the Proposer to carefully and thoroughly examine and be familiar with these RFP documents, general conditions, all forms, specifications, drawings, plans, and addenda (if any). Proposer shall satisfy himself as to the character, quantity, and quality of work to be performed and materials, labor, supervision, necessary to perform the work as specified by these documents. The failure or neglect of the Proposer to examine documents shall in no way relieve him from any obligations with respect to the solicitation and/or subsequent contract that may be awarded. The submission of a proposal shall constitute an acknowledgment upon which the City may rely that the Proposer has thoroughly examined and is familiar with the RFP documents. No claim will be allowed for additional compensation that is based upon a lack of knowledge of any solicitation document.

INTERPRETATION OF RFP DOCUMENTS. City reserves the right to make corrections or clarifications of the information provided in this RFP. If any person is in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of the specifications or other RFP documents, or finds discrepancies or omissions in the specifications, he or she may submit to the City a written request for an interpretation or correction.

Oral statement(s), interpretations or clarifications concerning meaning or intent of the contents of this RFP by any person are unauthorized and invalid. Modifications to the

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11 RFP, including, but not limited to, the scope of work, shall be made only by formal written addendum issued by the City. Accordingly, in order to ensure that all proposers have access to the same information, the City will use the following procedure to respond to inquiries:
• All questions or requests for interpretations shall be made in writing to both Mark Chagnon via email at [email protected] and Jennifer Rosales via email at [email protected] by the date specified on the cover page of this RFP. • Staff will issue, as needed, addenda to the RFP, including a list of all written questions received and responses thereto, on the City’s website and via email to the RFP distribution list, and all proposers who have advised the City that they have a set of RFP documents, by the date specified on the cover page of this RFP.

The requesting party is responsible for prompt delivery of any requests. All such addenda shall become a part of the RFP document. It is the responsibility of each Proposer to ensure the City has their correct business name and address on file. Any prospective Proposer who obtained a set of RFP documents is responsible for advising the City that they have a set of RFP documents and wish to receive subsequent Addenda.

Each Consultant is responsible for obtaining all addenda prior to submitting a Proposal and shall acknowledge in its Proposal the receipt of each addendum as part of its Proposal. Failure of Consultant to acknowledge receipt of all addenda as part of its Proposal may result in rejection of its Proposal.

IRREGULARITIES. Unauthorized conditions, limitations, or provisions attached to a proposal may cause its rejection. The completed proposal shall be without interlineations, alterations or erasures. Alternative proposals will not be considered unless specifically requested. No oral, telegraphic, or telephonic proposal, modification or withdrawal will be considered.

NON-DISCRIMINATION. Proposer shall represent and certify that it does not and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, gender, color, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital status, physical condition, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, political affiliation or opinion, age or medical condition.

NON-EXCLUSIVE. Should the City make an award, the successful Proposer will enter into a non-exclusive professional services agreement and the City reserves the right to enter into agreements with other firms or consultants for the services listed in this RFP.

NO OBLIGATION. The release of this RFP does not obligate or compel the City to enter into a contract or agreement.

NO PUBLIC PROPOSAL OPENING/PUBLIC RECORDS ACT. Proposals shall be opened and their contents secured by City staff to prevent disclosure during the evaluative

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12 process and the process of negotiating with competing proposers. Adequate precautions shall be taken to treat each Proposer fairly and to ensure that information gleaned from competing proposals is not disclosed to other proposers. Prices and other information concerning the proposals shall not be disclosed until finalists are selected to present proposals to the City Council or a recommendation for award is made to the City Council, whichever comes first.

OFFERS OF MORE THAN ONE PRICE. Proposers are not allowed to submit more than one proposal.

OWNERSHIP. All data, documents and other products used or developed during the RFP process become the property of the City upon submission.

PROPRIETARY INFORMATION. All proposals and documents submitted in response to this RFP shall become the property of the City and a matter of public record pursuant to Government Code sections 7920.000 et seq. It is the responsibility of each Proposer to clearly identify any and all information contained within the proposal that it considers to be confidential and/or proprietary. To the extent that the City agrees with that designation, such information will be held in confidence whenever possible; all other information will be considered public. In the event that a demand for disclosure of information designated as "confidential and/or proprietary" by a Proposer is made, the City will notify the Proposer in writing of such demand and shall furnish a copy of the City's written response to the requestor. Proposer may then pursue, at its sole cost and expense, any and all appropriate legal action necessary to maintain the confidentiality of such information.

REJECTION OF PROPOSAL. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or any part of a proposal. The City reserves the right to reject the proposal of any Proposer who previously failed to perform adequately for the City or any other governmental agency. The City expressly reserves the right to reject the proposal of any Proposer who is in default on the payment of taxes, licenses or other monies due the City.

REPRESENTATIONS. Proposer understands and acknowledges that the representations made in their submitted proposal are material and important, and will be relied on by the City in evaluation of the proposal. Proposer misrepresentation shall be treated as fraudulent concealment from the City of the facts relating to the proposal.

RFP PART OF AGREEMENT. Should an agreement be awarded, this Request for Proposals and Scope of Services and all conditions may become part of the Agreement between the City of Laguna Hills and the successful Proposer.

SEVERABILITY. If any provisions or portion of any provision of this Request for Proposals are held invalid, illegal or unenforceable, they shall be severed from the Request for Proposals and the remaining provisions shall be valid and enforceable.

VALIDITY. Proposal must be valid for a period of 180 days from the due date and may be extended by written authorization from the Proposer.

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13 WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSAL. Proposers’ authorized representative may withdraw proposals only by written request received by the City’s project manager before the Proposal Submittal Deadline.

NOTICE TO PROPOSERS OF DBE INFORMATION. City hereby notifies all Proposers that it will affirmatively ensure that in any agreement entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit proposals in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, or disability in consideration for an award.

By submitting a proposal, each Proposers is advised and agrees that at the time of advertising this solicitation, the U.S. Department of Transportation recently issued an Interim Final Rule making significant changes to the DBE Regulations set forth in 49 CFR Part 26, and, as such, City may be required to further revise this RFP and any awarded Agreement to comply with the DBE Regulations.

The City has determined there is no Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal for this Project.

1. Terms as used in this RFP:
• The term “Disadvantaged Business Enterprise” or “DBE” means a for-profit small business concern owned and controlled by a socially and economically disadvantaged person(s) as defined in Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 26.5.
• The term “Agreement” also means “Contract”
• “Agency” also means the City of Laguna Hills
• The term “Small Business” or “SB” is as defined in 49 CFR Section 26.65.

2. Authority and Responsibility
A. DBEs and other small businesses are strongly encouraged to participate in the performance of contracts financed in whole or in part with federal funds (See 49 CFR Part 26, “Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Department of Transportation Financial Assistance Programs”). The Proposer must ensure that DBEs and other small businesses have the opportunity to participate in the performance of the work that is the subject of this RFP and should take all necessary and reasonable steps for this assurance. The Proposer must not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the award and performance of subcontracts.

B. Proposers are encouraged to use services offered by financial institutions owned and controlled by DBEs.

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4. DBE Participation General Information
It is the Proposer’s responsibility to be fully informed regarding the requirements of 49 CFR, Part 26, and the US Department of Transportation’s DBE program developed pursuant to the Regulations. Particular attention is directed to the following:

A. A DBE must be a small business firm defined pursuant to 13 CFR Section 121 and certified through the California Unified Certification Program (CUCP).

B. A certified DBE may participate as a prime consultant, subconsultant, joint venture partner, as a vendor of material or supplies, or as a trucking company.

C. A DBE proposer not proposing as a joint venture with a non-DBE, will be required to document one or a combination of the following:

1. The proposer is a DBE and will meet the goal by performing work with its own forces.

2. The proposer will meet the goal through work performed by DBE subconsultants, suppliers or trucking companies.

3. The proposer, prior to proposing, made adequate good faith efforts to meet the goal.

D. A DBE joint venture partner must be responsible for specific contract items of work or clearly defined portions thereof. Responsibility means actually performing, managing, and supervising the work with its own forces. The DBE joint venture partner must share in the capital contribution, control, management, risks and profits of the joint venture commensurate with its ownership interest.

E. A DBE must perform a commercially useful function pursuant to 49 CFR Section 26.55, that is, a DBE firm must be responsible for the execution of a distinct element of the work and must carry out its responsibility by actually performing, managing and supervising the work.

F. Proposer shall list only one subconsultant for each portion of work as defined in their Proposal, and all DBE subconsultants should be listed in the Schedule of Compensation/Fees list of subconsultants.

G. A prime consultant who is a certified DBE is eligible to claim all of the work in the Agreement toward the DBE participation except that portion of the work to be performed by non-DBE subconsultants.

5. Reserved.

6. Resources
A. The CUCP database includes the certified DBEs from all certifying agencies participating in the CUCP. If you believe a firm is certified that cannot be located on the database, please email [email protected] for assistance.

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15 B. Access the CUCP database from the Department of Transportation, Office of Civil Rights website (https://caltrans.dbesystem.com/). For guidance on how to search for certified firms using the CUCP database, please visit: DBE Goal Setting | Caltrans at https://dot.ca.gov/programs/local-assistance/local-civil-compliance/dbe-goal-setting.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT. All proposers must maintain an adequate financial management and accounting system as required by 48 CFR Part 16.301-3, 2 CFR Part 200, and 48 CFR Part 31. Proposers, and any subconsultants and subcontractors, shall establish and maintain a financial management system and records that properly accumulate and segregate reasonable, allowable, and allocable incurred Project costs and matching funds by line item for the Project. The financial management system of Consultant, any subconsultants, and subcontractors shall conform to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, enable the determination of incurred costs at interim points of completion, and provide support for reimbursement payment vouchers or invoices sent to or paid by State.

DISPUTES RELATING TO PROPOSAL PROCESS AND AWARD.

A. The City has taken great care in the establishment of fair and competitive procurement procedures and the commitment made to follow those procedures. The following is provided in the event that Proposers wish to protest the proposal process or appeal the recommendation to award an agreement.

B. Any proposal protest must be submitted in writing to:

City of Laguna Hills
Attention: Joe Ames, Public Works Director
24035 El Toro Road
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
C. The proposal protest must be submitted before 5:00 PM of the fifth (5th) business day following the date of the Notice of Ranking which notifies Proposers of selected consultant.

D. The proposal protest must contain a complete statement of the basis for the protest. The protest must include the name, address, email address, and telephone number of the person representing the protesting party. .

E. The party filing the protest must concurrently transmit a copy of the protest and any attached documentation to all other parties with a direct financial interest which may be adversely affected by the outcome of the protest. At a minimum, those parties listed in any City notice of recommendation shall be notified of such protest and the specific grounds therefor.

F. The procedure and time limits are mandatory and are the Proposer’s sole and exclusive remedy in the event of Proposal Protest.

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16 G. Proposer’s failure to comply with these procedures shall constitute a waiver of any right to further pursue the Proposal Protest, including filing a Government Code claim or any legal proceedings.

H. Upon receipt of written protest, the Public Works Director will review and provide an opportunity to settle the protest by mutual agreement, will schedule a meeting to discuss, or issue City’s written response within ten (10) working days of receipt of the protest.

I. The City’s response will inform the Proposer whether or not the City’s recommendation of award has changed.

J. The decision of the City may be appealed to the City Manager. All appeals to the City Manager shall be in writing and submitted within five (5) calendar days of notification of the decision by City. The City Manager will issue a decision within five (5) working days of receipt of an appeal. The decision of the City Manager is the final step of the appeal process.

CONTRACT AUDIT AND REVIEW PROCESS REQUIREMENTS. Proposers are hereby advised that the City will follow the audit and review process required by Caltrans LAPM Chapter 10, Section 10.1.3. The selected Proposer shall adhere to all requirements set forth therein in the event of any state or federal audits which occur at any point during the selection process for this RFP and throughout the term of the awarded agreement. The requirements can be found at: https://dot.ca.gov/-/media/dot-media/programs/localassistance/documents/lapm/ch10.pdf.

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17 SECTION II

PROPOSAL RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS
One printed original (marked original), two (2) printed copies (marked copy) and one (1) electronic copy on Flash Drive (will not be returned) and one (1) sealed envelope containing the Cost Proposal must be submitted in a sealed envelope or box bearing the name of the Proposer, marked Paseo De Valencia and Cabot Road - Active Transportation Project and submitted only to the following address:

City of Laguna Hills
Attention: Joe Ames, Public Works Director
24035 El Toro Road
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
If discrepancies are found between the copies, or between the original and copy or copies, the “ORIGINAL” will provide the basis for resolving such discrepancies. If one document is not clearly marked “ORIGINAL", the City reserves the right to use any of the proposals as the Original. If no document can be identified as an original bearing original signatures, Proposer's proposal may be rejected at the discretion of the City.

Consultant is responsible for preparing a well-organized and concise written Proposal.

Emphasis should be on completeness, clarity of content, and efficiency of the Proposal.

It is imperative that all Proposers responding to the RFP comply exactly and completely with the instructions set forth herein. Proposals must be concise, but with sufficient detail to allow accurate evaluation and comparative analysis. Proposals should be straightforward and provide "layman" explanations of technical terms that are used.

Emphasis should be concentrated on conforming to the RFP instructions, responding to the RFP requirements, and on providing a complete and clear description of the offer.

Limit the Proposal to 30 pages not including the following:
• Front and back cover pages;
• Tabular or dividing pages;
• Table of contents and indexes;
• City required forms/attachments (as the RFP already stated) • Lists of clients and contracts requested (under Section B below - Company Data) • Resumes
All proposals shall be submitted on standard 8.5” by 11” paper and secured in binder clips only (no notebooks or covers to be submitted). Font shall be no less than 10 point. All pages should be numbered and identified sequentially by section matching the format of this RFP.

Additionally, a stick drive of an electronic copy of the signed proposal shall be provided.

Response items must be indexed in the following order with individual tabs:

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18 A. Cover Letter:

Proposal must be accompanied by a cover letter signed by an individual authorized to bind the proposing entity. An unsigned proposal is grounds for rejection. The cover letter should include an introduction of the firm and summary statement of professional qualifications. Consultant shall affirmatively state that they have reviewed and are ready to execute the City’s standard form draft Professional Services Agreement, as amended to incorporate Federal regulations, (Attachment “4”) in its Letter of Transmittal.

B. Company Data:

Please submit the following information for the Proposer:

1. Official name and address.

2. Name, address, and telephone number of the Proposer’s primary point of contact.

3. Indicate what type of entity (corporation, company, joint venture etc). Please enclose a copy of the Joint Venture Agreement if entity is a joint venture.

4. Federal Employer I.D. Number.

5. Identify the type of Financial Management and Accounting System in use that meets federal requirements.

6. The address, telephone numbers and authorized email addresses of each of your firm’s locations.

7. A detailed statement indicating whether Proposer is totally or partially owned by another business organization or individual.

8. Number of years Proposer has been in business under the present business name.

9. Number of years of experience the Proposer has had in providing required, equivalent, or related services.

10.All comparable contracts entered into during the last five (5) years, completed or not. Please indicate:
 Year started and completed
 Scope of work
 Client or agency name
 Project description
 Project manager
 Estimated cost of construction, if any
 Size of project

11.Any failures or refusals to complete a contract and explanation.

12.Individuals/Firms who own an interest of 10% or greater in the proposing firm.

13.Financial interests in other lines of business.

14.Litigation/Adverse Judgement History. Provide a list of all litigation (including all complaints or responses to complaints) filed against the Proposer and any proposed Principal/Project Manager within the last 5 years only, related to performance of a professional services agreement or participation on a project.

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19 Provide the date that the complaint was filed, the name of the plaintiff(s), the nature of the litigation and list the causes of action set forth in the complaint, the amount of damages and relief asserted, the project name, describe the role of the Proposer and any proposed Principal/Project Manager in the project, provide the names of the parties involved, status of the case, and a summary of the dispute resolution and/or outcome (including current status for any unresolved litigation) (e.g., trial/judgement, arbitration/mediation, settlement, etc.).

15.Termination of Contract “For Cause” History. Describe the conditions or circumstances surrounding any professional services agreement or other services contract (or portion thereof) entered into by the Proposer and any proposed Principal/Project Manager within the last 5 years only that was terminated for cause or which required completion by another party. Describe the reasons for termination, the reasons specified by the client/owner for any such termination, whether the Proposer and proposed Principal/Project Manager disputed the client/owner’s position and/or the stated justification for terminating for cause, as well as the dispute resolution and/or outcome of the dispute (including the current status for any unresolved notice of termination for cause).

C. Resumes and Qualifications of Key Personnel:

The Proposer shall furnish a personnel staffing plan with sufficient information for judging the quality and competence of the personnel dedicated to the project. In its assessment of the proposal, City will place considerable emphasis on the commitment by the Proposer to provide qualified personnel for the professional services being considered. The Proposer shall furnish resumes in outline form for the key personnel assigned and committed to this account (i.e. Principal and/or Project Manager). Proposer shall also include the number and type of additional support personnel who will be providing services.

Provide a description and availability for any additional key staff who will aid in accomplishing the scope of work. Include any subconsultants which Consultant proposes to use for any portion of the services. At least one of the key personnel shall be a Professional Civil Engineer and/or Professional Traffic Engineer licensed to practice in the State of California.

Consultant shall also identify a Management Contact (a representative authorized to sign an agreement for your firm and act as the primary point of contact). The successful Consultant may only change the Management Contact, staff, and specialists with prior written permission of the City. Provide documentation of the Management Contact’s contracting authority.

Include a one-page resume for assigned staff members in an appendix (minimum resume contents):
• Name, Position: Include length of time with this firm in the current position and any other positions held within the firm.

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20 • Education: Show degrees earned and certifications, school and year of completion. Exclude company courses or information that is not relevant to the person’s functional job duties.
• Summary of Experience: In chronological order, most recent date first, summarize experience as it relates to the proposed Scope of Work. Please include a listing of all projects with a brief description of each. Additional detail and information may be requested of finalists.
• Professional Memberships/Registrations/Licensure/Certifications: Separately, please include a complete list of all previous and current clients.

D: Organizational Chart:

Proposer shall include an organizational chart that reflects titles of key staff and management contacts of each individual assigned to provide services under this Proposal. It is the City’s requirement that key personnel identified in the Organizational Chart remain during the term of the agreement. The Proposer shall note concurrence on the restrictions to changes in key personnel. A transition plan shall be presented in this section in the event there are proposed changes in key personnel during the term of the agreement that are outside of the consulting firm’s control or if the City requests such change.

E: Experience and References:

Provide a list of representative projects undertaken by Consultant in the last five (5) years demonstrating experience in providing similar services. Identify the organizations for which the work was performed and provide the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of persons who can be contacted. The representative projects shall include the development of PAED reports, public outreach programs, and preliminary engineering design work. For each project, the Consultant shall provide a project summary and project budget.

Proposer must provide three (3) PUBLIC AGENCY references for whom Proposer has provided similar services of the nature and scope as set forth in the RFP within the last five (5) years. Include name of agency, name of contact person, telephone number of contact person, and description of services provided.

F: Project Understanding, Overview and Approach:
 Understanding: Proposer must clearly demonstrate in this section an understanding of the tasks outlined in Section IV of this Request for Proposals.  Approach: Proposer must include in this section its detailed approach to providing those services described in Section IV of this RFP (including all optional/additional services) that the Proposer proposes to provide.
 Proposer must identify the services proposed to be provided in response to the Scope of Services. Proposer must note any services not provided by the Proposer.  Project Management: The City’s Public Works Director will designate a project manager that will act as the single point of contact and as the contract officer for

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21 these services. Proposals should describe the Proposer’s approach to project management which ensures coordination with the City’s contract officer and a commitment to the project schedule.
 Proposer shall recommend a Public Outreach Plan with strategies that will provide the most stakeholder participation and input. The Consultant shall provide specific tools and communication mediums that will be used to engage stakeholders and collect input.
 Proposer shall list any resources, City assistance or other items expected to be provided by City in connection with the delivery of these services.  Proposer may additionally itemize those services which are further recommended or optionally provided but are not noted in the aforementioned paragraphs as requirements. Proposer will title this section as ADDITIONAL SERVICES.  Project Controls: Describe the Proposer’s ability to control costs and provide accurate and timely invoices through internal control measures; to monitor and stay within budget; to monitor schedule and review times and describe the techniques used to complete projects within the proposed time frames.  Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QA/QC): Describe the firm’s QA/QC processes that will be adhered to during the term of the agreement. Describe the method of ensuring accuracy and an overall high quality of work.

G: Communication Plan:

Proposer must describe the method(s) of communication and how frequently the firm proposes to keep City staff informed of their progress on any given tasks.

H: Cost Proposal:

In a separate sealed envelope, Consultant shall provide their lump sum cost Proposal to include the total compensation inclusive of a detailed estimate for the mandatory Scope of Work for Task 1 and separately for Task 2. Provide a detailed matrix of Tasks, Subtasks, Personnel assigned, Subconsultants, hourly rates, scheduled hours, and total costs. The Cost Proposal shall fully describe each Task matching the proposed Scope of Work. The Cost Proposal shall include all labor, materials, reprographics and meetings. There shall be no line items for reimbursables.

Additional services as proposed by the Consultant shall be itemized in the same manner as described above but shall be clearly stated as Optional Services not included in the detailed estimate for the mandatory Scope of Work.

The Maximum Funds available for the Task 1 PAED phase is $159,000. The Maximum Funds available for the Task 2 PSE phase is $661,000.

I: Non-Collusion Affidavit
Proposer is required to sign and submit the Non-Collusion Affidavit in Attachment 1.

J: Compliance with Insurance Requirements

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22 Proposer is required to sign and submit the Consultant’s Acknowledgement of Compliance with Insurance Requirements for Agreement for Professional Services in Attachment 2. Proposer shall demonstrate the willingness and ability to submit proof of the required insurance coverage (Attachment 2) set forth in the Sample Draft Professional Services Agreement (Attachment 4) prior to execution of the contract.

K: Certification of Proposal:

Proposer is required to sign and submit the Certification of Proposal in Attachment 3.

L: Disclosure of Lobbying Activities:

Proposer is required to certify compliance with the lobbying requirements of Title 31 of the United States Code, Section 1352 and the applicable regulations under 49 CFR Part 20 in Appendix 5.

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23 SECTION III

PROPOSAL EVALUATION AND SELECTION
This RFP Evaluation Process shall be governed by Chapter 10 of the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedure Manual and City procedures. The evaluation and selection process are based on consideration of various factors as described below. Accordingly, the City reserves the right to waive technical errors, alter submission dates, issue subsequent requests for information, etc.

An Evaluation Committee will be established by the City. The Committee may be comprised of City staff or other personnel as determined by the Public Works Director and will evaluate all proposals received in accordance with Section 3-08.150 of the LHMC. The City reserves the right to establish criteria and weight factors. The City shall not be obligated to accept the lowest priced proposal, but the City will make an award in the best interests of the City after all factors are considered, including, but not limited to, the demonstrated competence, experience and professional qualifications of the Proposer.

An Evaluation Committee will review and score all Proposals based on the Evaluation criteria stated below. The Consultant selection will be made based on the recommendation of the team determination of the best qualified Consultant and presented to the City Council for approval to award the Agreement. The individual rating and/or evaluation forms prepared by the team members will not be revealed; however, a summary of the evaluation results will be presented to the City Council.

Selection of qualified proposers will be based on the following criteria as set forth herein.

The proposal will be evaluated by the Evaluation Committee on the basis of the response to all requirements of this RFP. The City of Laguna Hills will review and evaluate the Proposals based on the following factors and scoring criteria to select the most qualified Consultant.

PROPOSAL SCORING:

Criteria Max points Score
Understanding of the Scope of Work 25
Experience with similar kinds of work and review of references 20 Qualifications of Staff Assigned 20
Demonstrated Technical Ability & Schedule
Control 20

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24 Location and availability of staff assigned. 5
Familiarity with State and Federal procurement and
project implementation procedures
10 Total 100
Following evaluation of written proposals, the Committee may hold interviews with the most qualified respondents. The City intends to enter into a multi-year Professional Services Agreement to fulfill the City’s needs.

Selection by the City shall be based on demonstrated competence, on the professional qualifications necessary for the satisfactory performance of the services required, and the schedule of work. The City and selected Consultant shall then enter a review of their proposed professional fees. Award of the Agreement will be made to ensure that such services are engaged based on demonstrated experience and qualifications at fair and reasonable prices to the City.

Following evaluation and rating by the City’s Evaluation Committee, the City will recommend a Consultant for award of the Agreement at a City Council Meeting. The selected Consultant will enter into the Agreement with the City based upon the contents of the RFP and the Consultant’s Proposal. Consultants not chosen will be informed following the City Council Meeting.

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25 SECTION IV

SCOPE OF SERVICES
A. PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK
Task 1 - PAED Phase
The following tasks and deliverables are required for Task 1, the PAED phase.

Consultant may offer additional services in furtherance of the goals of this Project.

1. Project Management and Coordination
This task includes the general project management and administration functions such as regular communication with City staff, coordination with project stakeholders and project meetings.

Project Management: The consultant Project Manager (PM) will communicate directly with the City PM and manage the project team for project delivery. Project management includes but is not limited to maintenance and adherence to a project schedule, delivery of monthly invoices, and progress reports for use by the City for grant funding reporting and reimbursement. The project schedule will be reviewed regularly to ensure key milestones are met.

The Consultant shall provide a robust project controls and financial management system to keep the project on schedule and budget, to the City’s satisfaction and as required for the use of Federal funds. The Consultant shall also host a “data center” for preserving and offering online access to all records in a format meeting Caltrans’ file system recommendations and providing fulltime access for all designated Consultant and City users.

Project Manager Meetings: Monthly PM status meetings via a videoconference link or City on-site meetings. The videoconference is recommended to allow for a screenshare opportunity where meeting notes are recorded in real-time to document discussion and establish clear action items. Participation in the monthly PM status meetings is anticipated to include the City designated PM and the consultant PM. The Consultant will schedule these meetings and provide meeting minutes within five (5) calendar days of the meeting conclusion for all participants. The proposed project duration for PAED and PS&E phases is 12 months.

Project Kickoff Meeting: Consultant will organize and facilitate a kickoff meeting with the City staff to discuss the project background, goals, schedule, involved agencies, and key stakeholders for future involvement. The kickoff meeting will confirm the City's project vision, goals, objectives, and potential challenges; as well as identify key project outcomes to ensure that expectations and deliverables are well defined for project success. The kickoff will include review of communication protocol, meeting frequency, progress reporting, scheduling, invoicing, and other relevant project information. A

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This task shall also include attendance and presentation at one (1) Traffic Commission Meeting and one (1) City Council Meeting for Project presentation and PAED approval.

The PAED shall be completed in an expeditious timeframe with a goal of completion and Caltrans acceptance within a six-month period, post issuance of the Notice to Proceed to the Consultant.

Deliverables
• Project scope, schedule, monthly invoices, and progress reports. • Project kick-off and progress meeting agendas, meeting materials, and meeting notes.
• Monthly project progress meetings and minutes of said meetings. • Attend and present at Traffic Commission and City Council meetings. • Additional data/information request; informational materials (e.g., handouts, exhibits, data tables, etc.) for the meetings listed above and data needed to complete quarterly reports to Caltrans/FHWA.

2. Preliminary Engineering
a) Research & Review Available Data - Consultant will compile and review all related records and documents from the City as are available. Document research to include the County, City, utility, and other pertinent record holders (if any). Records should include existing street, signal, storm drain, gas, electric, communications, sewer, and water main improvement plans, traffic volume data, topographic data maps, geotechnical reports, environmental reports, street and utility plans, subdivision maps, survey centerline and private property monument data, and other pertinent information.

Deliverables
• A compilation of all findings.
• All records submitted to the City upon Project completion. b) Utility Research & Notification - Consultant will conduct a detailed local utility investigation to confirm the most recent contacts for all affected utilities and crossreference the findings with any information provided by the City. Each company shall initially be contacted with a first utility notice letter to inform them of the upcoming project and request information pertaining to their utilities such as verification of the sizes, depths, and locations of their underground and aboveground lines, facilities, and substructures within the project vicinity. Once the requested information is received from the utility owners, the consultant will crosscheck the plotted locations with field review information to ensure the existing utility lines are shown in their proper locations. The compiled information will be integrated into the preliminary engineering plans and provided to all affected utility

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Consultant shall hold at least one group utility owners meeting to confirm everyone’s understanding of the project and that all data has been collected.

Consultant shall ensure that the PAED is compatible with all utilities to be impacted or otherwise modified within the project area. Consultant will meet with the affected utility owners throughout the development of the PAED as needed. If it is determined upon completing the PAED that the utility research data gathered is not sufficient to accurately determine the locations of the utilities or there is a concern that conflicts may exist that require field excavation verification, the recommendation will be made for utility potholing to be conducted prior to construction. Consultant shall develop a Risk Register for the utility and related Project issues.

Deliverables
• Figures/Maps Documenting Research Results.
• Contact Letters/Correspondence.
• First and Second Utility Contact Letter.
• Utility Summary Conflict Exhibit.
• Summary (or checklist) Summarizing Research Source and Findings. • A Risk Register.
• Minutes of the group utility owner meeting(s)
c) Topographic Survey – Consultant will perform a Topographic Survey of the entire Project area through a combination of field survey and aerial photogrammetry meeting design level survey standards and based on USGS NAD83 and NAVD88 datums at one-foot contour accuracy. Survey cross-sections are optional at this stage of this Project but shall be offered as an available service. The consultant shall establish a survey ground control for aerial photogrammetry and topography and future use. Survey data should extend outside of Project limits at a sufficient distance to plot joins to existing improvements. The consultant shall confirm the limits of the aerial topographic mapping with City prior to performing this task.

All surveys are to be performed according to the current Caltrans Surveys Manual, the California Spatial Reference Network and the Orange County Surveyor standards. Work not covered by the manuals shall be performed in accordance with accepted professional surveying standards as typically approved by Caltrans.

Mapping shall be developed in accordance with the current Caltrans surveying standards and the standards of the Orange County Surveyor. Survey information shall use latest state plane coordinates and elevations for future use during final design. Assumed coordinates and elevations shall not be used. Mapping of the survey data shall include all right of way locations and existing monumentation.

Deliverables
• One Reproducible Original of the Aerial Topographic Base Map with right of way

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• Survey control datum
• Optional cross-section survey
d) Site Evaluation - Consultant will schedule a site inspection and evaluation.

Consultant will verify record drawings and data, evaluate pavement and concrete infrastructure conditions, identify proposed improvements and requirements for private property improvements, if any, and inventory existing manholes, valves, pull boxes, survey monuments, roadway signage, pavement markings and other surface features. Street level photographs should also be taken of key project areas.
e) Environmental Study Area – Consultant shall work with City Staff to define the Environmental Study Area (ESA) for NEPA and CEQA compliance. For the scope of services, Consultant can assume the project to receive a Categorial Exclusion (CE) under NEPA and Categorial Exemption (CE) under CEQA. The Consultant shall perform environmental evaluations and prepare documents and checklists necessary for approval of a CE for both NEPA and CEQA. For other potential environmental impacts of the Project, Consultant shall add optional work items for any additional environmental clearance studies with associated fees for additional services needed.

Deliverables
• Record of ESA determination.
• Mapping of ESA.
f) Geotechnical Investigation – Consultant shall provide geotechnical investigations, including drainage infiltration evaluation, pavement design, retaining wall design, to complete the PAED and to make preliminary recommendations of construction solutions for the successful completion of the Project.

Deliverables:
• Geotechnical Report for design purposes as a part of the PAED. g) Alternatives Analysis – Consultant shall consider alternatives to the Project and within the Project for the environmental assessment. Consultant shall present at least two alternative project configurations meeting the intentions of the Project and perform a cost-benefit analysis and risk analysis of each Project alternative.

Following public outreach and consultations with stakeholders, identify the Project preferred alternative.

Deliverables
• Alternatives
• Cost-benefit analysis
• Risk analysis

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h) Prepare Preliminary Design Plans – Consultant shall perform the following:
1) Create Design Base Sheets - Consultant will provide base sheets that are prepared through the compilation of the researched records, aerial photographs, topographic survey data, site visit findings, and utility records obtained from plans from utility companies. All plans shall be developed at 1” = 40’ scale using the latest AutoCAD Civil 3D software and drafted using conventional line style and text annotation stored as a separate layer and meeting the standards and Title Block of the City of Laguna Hills. The Base Sheets shall match the perimeter of the Environmental Analysis Area as needed for the PAED, NEPA clearance and CEQA clearance. Base sheets shall be 24” by 36” in size.

2) Develop 35% Design Plans for the Preferred Alternative – Utilizing the Base Sheets, prepare the preliminary engineering plans for the Project in accordance with the Caltrans Highway Design Manual, California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices; Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Green Book); Greenbook Standard Plans; and City Codes and Standards. Efforts under this task shall include but not be limited to: (1) preliminary geometric plans and profiles; (2) existing utility information; (3) hydrology studies and hydraulic analysis as needed to identify the need for changes to or additional drainage facilities; (4) right of way identification and needs; (5) traffic control; and (6) water quality management plans/compliance with NPDES. Information shown on the plans shall include: (1) assessor parcel numbers; (2) high risk and low risk utilities; (3) existing and proposed right-of-way lines; (4) limits of access control; (5) property access modifications; (6) project limits; (7) mobility configurations; (8) bicycle and pedestrian facilities; and (9) geotechnical recommendations/grading plans.

The Consultant shall verify the proposed improvements can be constructed within the existing or proposed roadway right of way. The Consultant shall also identify any modifications to existing improvements required to construct the Project and identify rights of way and need for Title Reports, including permits from other agencies, as may be required to complete the project.

In addition to the preliminary engineering plans, photo-simulations and easy to read concept plans shall be created as a part of these tasks at a scale as needed. These documents are intended for use at public meetings and should be easy to read and visualize the proposed alternatives.

State and local governments, regardless of whether they receive federal financial assistance, are required to comply with federal 2010 ADA Standards, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations (which contains California building regulations), or local code, whichever provides the greatest access.

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3) Right of Way. Identify the necessary or probable right of way acquisition needs to allow for construction of the project. Prepare a preliminary right-of-way map with estimated easement costs.
4) Probable Construction Cost Estimates – Consultant will assess viable design alternatives and identify their probable construction cost estimates, considering the current cost environment and the expectation the project will not begin construction for up to 18 months. Consultant will assess construction costs, utility relocation costs, right of way acquisition costs, impacts to residents and businesses associated with each design option and develop an accurate costbenefit analysis for any alternatives.

Deliverables
• Preliminary geometric plans and profiles
• Exhibits supporting the constructability of the project • Presentation materials for community and stakeholder outreach meetings • Photo simulations (assume 2)
• Probable Construction cost estimates
• Right of way needs and acquisition costs

3. Community Engagement
Multi-disciplinary involvement ensures a dynamic set of solutions for delivery within the community addressing infrastructure and non-infrastructure needs. Stakeholder engagement is critical to the success of this Project. The Consultant shall utilize relevant and comprehensive strategies to receive feedback from as many residents and local businesses in the community as feasible. It is expected the Consultant will have an ongoing dialogue with the stakeholders for the duration of the Project. The Consultant shall lead all community engagement events required in this RFP in consultation with the City’s Designated Project Manager.

The Consultant shall propose a Public Outreach Plan that includes at least two events and a schedule to accomplish the community engagement tasks. At least one event shall be in-person. The Proposal shall state which events are proposed to be virtual. The Public Outreach Plan shall include a strategy to inform the community of the Project, provide regular updates, and offer channels for participation and feedback. Consultant shall provide a hosted two-way communication portal for public input and response. Consultant shall carefully document all public feedback and response thereto. Strategies may include

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Deliverables
• Community and stakeholder outreach plan.
• Community and stakeholder outreach implementation – documentation of twoway communications. • Materials with graphics.
• Support of the City’s project website
• In-person meeting attendance at community and stakeholder outreach meetings.

4. Project Approval and Environmental Documentation Report Consultant shall complete all PAED requirements as defined in Chapter 6 of the Local Assistance Procedure Manual and any additional information required by Caltrans leading to the approval of the PAED and NEPA clearance. The Consultant shall prepare the appropriate environmental clearance document, including any necessary checklists, environmental studies and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. For the scope of services, Consultant can assume the project to receive a Categorial Exclusion (CE) under NEPA and Categorial Exemption (CE) under CEQA. For other potential environmental impacts of the Project and environmental studies, Consultant shall add optional work items for any additional environmental clearance studies with associated fees for additional services needed.

The consultant shall distribute and coordinate the environmental clearance document submittal for a CE for NEPA and CEQA, including the filing of Notice of Intent, Notice of Completion, and Notice of Determination, payment of all applicable filing fees, and mailing of all public notices to stakeholders and regulatory agencies. The consultant shall be responsible for the overall management and supervision of the environmental review, including consultation with the appropriate state, tribal councils and local agencies.

Consultant shall complete the following studies:
a) Traffic and Alternatives Analysis – Consultant shall prepare a traffic study, including measuring and collecting necessary traffic data, VMT analysis and support for recommendations for bicycle facilities, pedestrian facilities and traffic control consistent with the City of Laguna Hills Vehicle Miles Traveled Analysis Guidelines under CEQA and General Plan Development Review Traffic Study Guidelines.

Deliverables
• Traffic Analysis Memorandum
• Opportunities and Constraints Analysis to be incorporated into the PAED.

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32 b) Phase I Initial Site Assessment: This task shall include preparing the Phase I Initial Site Assessment (ISA). The ISA shall include all pertinent information regarding listed hazardous waste and potential hazardous waste sites in the vicinity of the Project. During the preparation of the ISA, the Consultant shall review published lists of hazardous waste sites and search as necessary available files of federal, state, regional, and local agencies.
c) Other Environmental Assessments – Consultant shall include complete the Environmental Checklist Forms necessary for CE for NEPA and CEQA. Consultant shall include additional work items/services and associated fee for additional studies/evaluations of any environmentally sensitive conditions with reasonably anticipated adverse environmental impacts, as needed. Said Checklist work and additional studies/evaluations shall fulfill the completion and approval, by both Caltrans and the City, of both 1) the Project’s NEPA clearance in full compliance with Chapter 6 of the Local Assistance Procedure Manual, other related guidance documents and Federal Law and 2) CEQA clearance meeting the City’s standards and State Law.

Consultant shall first prepare a Preliminary Environmental Study (PES) checklist.

The content and format requirements of environmental technical studies/reports and NEPA documents prepared in support of the project must follow the guidance set forth in the Caltrans Standard Environmental Reference (SER) available at https://dot.ca.gov/programs/environmental-analysis/standard-environmentalreference-ser and Federal Law. d) The content and format requirements of environmental technical studies/reports and CEQA documents prepared in support of the project must follow the City’s CEQA Manual and State Law.

Consultant shall recommend and prepare the type of environmental determination, as minimally necessary, with all supporting studies, to approve the Project NEPA and Project CEQA clearance and approvals by Caltrans and City, respectively.

Consultant shall prosecute the NEPA and CEQA approvals to completion.

Consultant shall assist the City’s Project Manager with documentation necessary to procure federal Environmental Clearance per Caltrans requirements.

Deliverables
• NEPA Environmental Checklist Form and recommended environmental determination.
• CEQA Environmental Checklist Form and recommended environmental determination.
• Traffic and Alternatives Analysis.
• Initial Site Assessment

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• PES Checklist.
• PAED report.
• Local Assistance Procedure Manual NEPA Forms as approved by Caltrans. • City CEQA Forms as approved by City.
• The environmental clearance documents with supporting studies for both NEPA and CEQA
• Communications with interest groups and stakeholders. • Caltrans approved NEPA determination.
• City approved CEQA determination.
• Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (if necessary) • Notice of Intent, Notice of Completion, Notice of Determination and Recorded/published notices as required by practice or law. • Supporting documents as necessary for the procurement of federal Environmental Clearance.

Task 2 – PS&E Phase
The following tasks and deliverables are required for Task 2, the PS&E Phase.

Consultant may offer additional services in furtherance of the goals of this Project. The Notice to Proceed for Task 2 shall not be issued unless Task 1 has been satisfactorily completed as solely determined by City. The Task 2 Scope of Work and Fee will be reviewed prior to the issuance of the Notice to Proceed for Task 2. The Fee may be further negotiated depending upon changes to the final Scope of Work, as deemed necessary by the City.
a. Project Management
Same Scope of Work and Deliverables as described in the PAED Phase, adjusted to the schedule of the PS&E Phase.

Deliverables
• Same for PAED Phase
b. Plans, Specifications and Estimate
Consultant shall complete the following:
a) Based upon the approved PAED and Preferred Alternative, develop the 65%, 90% and 100% complete Plans, Specifications and Estimate meeting the City’s, Caltrans’ and good engineering practices and standards, and satisfying federal requirements
b) Revise the plans in response to City review comments. c) Prepare Bid Specifications consistent with the City’s template. d) Provide probable construction cost estimates.

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i) Assist the City’s Project Manager with the procurement of federal Right-Of-Way Certification.
j) With the suspension of DBE goals per USDOT/FHWA, consultant to include an additional services item and associated fee for determination of a construction DBE goal for submittal to Caltrans per LAPM Chapter 9.
k) Assist the City’s Project Manager with supporting documentation as needed for the procurement of the E-76 authorizing the Construction Phase.

Deliverables
• Plans at the 65%, 90% and 100% Completion in hard copy, pdf and CADD formats.
• Utility Coordination Letters
• Project Specifications per City Template
• Project Probable Construction Cost Estimates
• Caltrans Forms – LAPM Chapter 9, Chapter 12 and others • As an additional services item, establishment of a construction DBE goal • E-76 documentation required for federal Right-of-Way Certification and Authorization to Proceed with Construction
c. Bidding Assistance
Consultant shall complete the following:
a) Consultant shall timely respond to Bidder inquiries and questions about the Bid Set of Plans and Specifications during the entirety of the bid process. b) Consultant shall evaluate the Bid Proposals.
c) Consultant shall attend and participate in the Project Preconstruction meeting.

Deliverables
• Bidder questions and Consultant answers, if any.
• Spreadsheet and narrative analysis and evaluation of Bid Proposals. • Notes and Action Items from Preconstruction Meeting.
d. Construction Assistance
Consultant shall complete the following:
a) Respond to Contractor RFIs within 10 calendar days of receipt. b) Respond to Contractor Submittals within 10 calendar days of receipt. c) Maintain a detailed log of RFIs and Submittals.
d) Issue Plan Revisions, as needed, within 10 calendar days of notice of a revision needed.
e) Evaluate any contractor submitted change order requests.

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g) Provide drawings of record/As-Builts at completion of the construction.

Deliverables
• RFI responses
• Submittal responses
• RFI and Submittal Log
• Plan revisions, if any, during construction
• Change Order Evaluations, if any
• Documentation of Consultant routine field reviews during construction • Drawings of Record/As-Builts in hard copy, pdf and CADD formats e. Access to City Reports and Resources
Consultant shall review the below described reference documents as are being provided as additional documents.
• City of Laguna Hills Vehicle Miles Traveled Analysis Guidelines under CEQA and General Plan Development Review Traffic Study Guidelines • Revised Conceptual Project Renderings from August 2025 Workshop • September 9, 2025 City Council staff report for the Mobility Element Amendment to General Plan
• Signed Program Supplement to Administering Agency-State Agreement for federal-aid projects
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SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION/FEES
Compensation will be provided in accordance with Section 2 of the Sample Professional Agreement (Attachment 4). Compensation will be made at the fees and schedule contained in the Proposer’s Proposal/Scope of Work and subject to a Maximum Contract Amount as agreed upon by Proposer and City.

The compensation proposal must be submitted at the same time as the Proposal in a separate sealed envelope.

In order to facilitate comparison of proposals, the City requires all compensation proposals to be submitted in the format below based on the tasks and sub tasks as noted in the Scope of Services above.

The Proposer shall provide a cost proposal in a tabular format by task (to be listed by row) with the following items (to listed by column)

1. Staff title, level, name;

2. Hourly rate;

3. Anticipated staff hours
Include subtotals by task and a projected total cost for the entire proposal.

An example is shown below:

Cost Proposal
Service Provider Person 1
Name
Person 2
Name
Person 3
Name
Person 4
Name
Projected
Subtotals
Title Project
Manager
Principal Technician Administrative
Assistant
Billing Rate $190 $155 $135 $95
Task A: 1 3 30 10 $5,655
Task B: 1 2 20 5 $3,675
Projected Totals 2 5 50 15 $9,330
If awarded a contract by the City, the City expects that the fees, rates, and/or unit prices set forth in Consultant's Proposal shall remain fixed and unchanged.

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NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
The undersigned represents and certifies that:

1. This Proposal is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization or corporation.

2. This Proposal is genuine and not collusive or sham.

3. The Proposer has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other Proposer to put in a false or sham proposal and has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any other Proposer or anyone else to put in sham proposal or to refrain from submitting to this RFP.

4. The Proposer has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the proposal price or to fix any overhead, profit or cost element of the proposal price or to secure any advantage against the City of Laguna Hills or of anyone interested in the proposed contract.

5. Proposer affirms that all statements contained in the Proposal and related documents are true and correct.

6. Proposer has not directly or indirectly submitted the proposal price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto, or paid, and will not pay any fee to any person, corporation, partnership, company, association, organization, RFP depository, or to any member or agent thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham proposal.

7. Proposer has not entered into any arrangement or agreement with any City of Laguna Hills public officer in connection with this proposal.

8. Proposer understands that collusive bidding is a violation of State and Federal law and can result in fines, prison sentences, and civil damage awards.

I declare under penalty of perjury pursuant to the laws of the State of California and the United States that the foregoing facts are true and correct. Executed this ______ day of ______, 2025, at ________________, California.
________________________________
Signature of Authorized Representative
________________________________ __________________________________ Name of Authorized Representative Title of Authorized Representative

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CONSULTANT’S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

WITH INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR

AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Consultant agrees, acknowledges, understands and is fully aware of the insurance requirements as specified in Section 5, Insurance Requirements of the attached sample Agreement for Professional Services (Attachment 4) and hereby accepts all conditions and requirements as contained therein.

Consultant:

Name (Please Print or Type)
By:

Consultant’s Signature & Title
Date:

This executed form must be submitted with proposal.

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CERTIFICATION OF PROPOSAL

TO THE CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS
The undersigned hereby submits its proposal and agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Request for Proposal (RFP). By signing the Certification of Proposal (Attachment 3) and submitting a proposal to the City in response to this Request for Proposals, the Proposer hereby represents and certifies that:

A) No elected or appointed official, officer, or employee of the City has been or shall be compensated, directly or indirectly, in connection with this proposal or for any work connected with this proposal; should any agreement be approved in connection with this Request for Proposals (“Agreement”) no elected or appointed official, officer, or employee of the City, during the term of his/her service with the City, shall have any direct or indirect financial interest in the Agreement, or obtain any present, anticipated, or future financial interest or other material benefit arising therefrom;
B) No elected or appointed official, officer, or employee of the City shall have any financial interest, direct or indirect, in the Agreement nor shall any such official, officer, or employee participate in any decision relating to the Agreement which effects his/her personal financial interest or the financial interest of any corporation, partnership, or association in which they are, directly or indirectly, interested in violation of state law; C) The Proposer and its principals do not have now, nor shall it acquire any financial or business interest that would conflict with the performance of services under the Agreement;
D) Proposer does not and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, gender, color, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital status, physical condition, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, political affiliation or opinion, age or medical condition; E) By submitting the response to this request, Proposer agrees, if selected, to furnish services to the City in accordance with this RFP;
F) Proposer has carefully reviewed its proposal and understands and agrees that the City is not responsible for any errors or omissions on the part of the Proposer and that the Proposer is responsible for them;
G) It is understood and agreed that the City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals and to waive any informality or irregularity in any proposal received by the City;
H) The proposal response includes all of the commentary, figures and data required by this Request for Proposal.

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40 I) The proposal shall be valid for 180 days from the date of submittal to the City.

I declare under penalty of perjury pursuant to the laws of the State of California and the United States that the foregoing facts are true and correct.

Executed this ______ day of ______, 2025, at ________________, California.

Name of Proposer:

By:
(Authorized Signature)
Type Name:

Title:

Date:

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SAMPLE DRAFT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
(Subject to Revision by City Upon Final Contract Award)

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Consultant
Project Name
THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (hereinafter “Agreement”) is made and entered into, to be effective the ___ day of ______ 2025, by and between the CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of California, (hereinafter referred to as “City”) and ______________________, a California corporation (hereinafter referred to as “Consultant”). City and Consultant are sometimes hereinafter individually referred to as “Party” and are hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Parties.”

RECITALS
A. City has determined that there is a need to retain the professional services of a qualified licensed civil engineering firm to provide Project Approval and Environmental Documentation (PAED) and, if requested, the Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) for the Paseo De Valencia and Cabot Road Active Transportation Enhancements Project, as well to provide the City with other as-needed civil engineering, project management, and consulting services, that may be required on an as-needed, on-call basis (the “Project”).

B. In response to City’s Request for Proposals (RFP), dated ____________, 2025, Consultant has submitted to City a proposal, dated ____________, 2025, to provide the City with professional civil engineering and/or traffic engineering consulting services for the Project pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

C. Consultant represents and maintains that it is uniquely qualified by virtue of its experience, training, education, reputation, and technical expertise to provide the professional civil engineering and/or traffic engineering consulting services to City for the Project and has agreed to provide such services as provided herein. City does not have the personnel, training, certification, specialized equipment, or technical expertise necessary to perform the work and services contracted for herein.

D. City desires to retain Consultant to provide such professional civil engineering and/or traffic engineering consulting services for the Project.

E. The Project is funded in whole, or in part, with federal funding administered through Caltrans.

Italicized words set forth herein reflect certain requirements by Caltrans and/or state or federal laws and regulations, including the Caltrans Local Assistance Procurement Manual (LAPM).

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and mutual obligations, covenants, and conditions contained herein, and other valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

AGREEMENT

1. SERVICES OF CONSULTANT

1.1 Scope of Services and Standard of Performance. In compliance with all terms and conditions of this Agreement, Consultant agrees to provide and perform the professional civil engineering consulting services for the Project as set forth in the Proposal/Scope of Work, dated May 22, 2025, which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”

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43 and is incorporated herein by reference (hereinafter referred to as the “Scope of Services,” the “Services” or “Work”).

As a material inducement to the City entering into this Agreement, Consultant acknowledges and understands that the Services and Work contracted for under this Agreement require specialized skills and abilities and that, consistent with this understanding, Consultant’s Services and Work shall be performed in a skillful and competent manner and shall be held to a standard of quality and workmanship prevalent in the industry for such Services and Work and with the standards recognized as being employed by professionals in the same discipline in the State of California.

Consultant represents and warrants that it is skilled in the professional discipline necessary to perform the Services and Work and that it holds the necessary skills and abilities to satisfy the standard of work as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant represents and warrants that it and all of its employees, subconsultants and subcontractors providing any Work or Services under this Agreement shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the Services and Work assigned to them. All Services and Work shall be completed to the reasonable satisfaction of the City.

1.2 Contract Documents. The Agreement between the Parties shall consist of the following: (1) this Agreement; and, (2) the Consultant’s signed, original Proposal/Scope of Work dated May 22, 2025 submitted to the City (“Consultant’s Proposal”), which shall both be referred to collectively hereinafter as the “Contract Documents.” The Consultant’s Proposal/Scope of Work is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this Agreement. All provisions of the Contract Documents shall be binding on the Parties. Should any conflict or inconsistency exist in the Contract Documents, the conflict or inconsistency shall be resolved by applying the provisions in the highest priority document, which shall be determined in the following order of priority: (1st) the terms and conditions of this Agreement; and (2nd) the provisions of the Consultant’s Proposal (Exhibit “A”).

1.3 Compliance with Law. Consultant shall comply at all times during the term of this Agreement with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, statutes, and ordinances and all lawful orders, rules, and regulations promulgated thereunder, including without limitation all applicable fair labor standards and Cal/OSHA requirements.

Consultant shall keep itself fully informed of and in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations in any manner affecting the performance of the Work and Services, including all Cal/OSHA requirements, and shall give all notices required by law. Consultant shall be liable for all violations of such laws and regulations in connection with performing the Work and Services. If Consultant performs any Work or Services in violation of such laws, rules, and regulations, Consultant shall be solely responsible for all penalties and costs arising therefrom.

Consultant shall defend, indemnify, and hold City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers, free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with such laws, rules, or regulations.

1.4 Licenses, Permits, Fees, and Assessments. Prior to performing any Services or Work hereunder Consultant shall obtain all licenses, permits, qualifications, and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to practice its profession and perform the Work and Services required by this Agreement. Consultant represents and warrants to City that Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, keep in effect at all times during the term of this Agreement and any extension, any license, permit, qualification, or approval that is legally required for Consultant to perform the Work and Services under this Agreement. Consultant shall have the sole obligation to pay for any fees, assessments, and taxes, plus applicable penalties and interest, which may be imposed by law and arise from or are necessary for the Consultant's performance of the Work and Services required by this Agreement, and shall defend, indemnify, and hold the City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers, free and harmless from and against any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to obtain such license, permits, and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the Work or Services.

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44 1.5 Familiarity with Work. By executing this Agreement, Consultant represents and warrants that it (a) has thoroughly investigated and considered the Scope of Work or Services to be performed, (b) has carefully considered how the Services should be performed and has carefully examined the location or locations at or with respect to where such Services or Work is to be performed, and (c) fully understands the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending performance of the Services under this Agreement. If the Services involve work upon any site, Consultant represents and maintains that Consultant has or will investigate the site and is or will be fully acquainted with the conditions there existing, prior to commencement of any Services hereunder. Should the Consultant discover any latent or unknown conditions that will materially affect the performance of the Services hereunder, Consultant shall immediately inform the City of such fact and shall not proceed except at Consultant's risk until written instructions are received from the City.

1.6 Care of Work. Consultant shall adopt reasonable methods during the term of the Agreement to furnish continuous protection to the Work and the equipment, materials, papers, documents, plans, studies, and/or other components thereof to prevent losses or damages, and shall be responsible for all such damages, to persons or property, until acceptance of the Work by the City, except such losses or damages as may be caused by City's own negligence.

1.7 Further Responsibilities of Parties. Both Parties agree to use reasonable care and diligence to perform their respective obligations under this Agreement. Both Parties agree to act in good faith to execute all instruments, prepare all documents, and take all actions as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes of this Agreement.

1.8 Additional Services. City shall have the right at any time during the performance of the Services, without invalidating this Agreement, to order extra work beyond that specified in the Consultant's Proposal/Scope of Services (Exhibit “A”) or make changes by altering, adding to, or deducting from such Work. No such extra work may be undertaken unless a written order is first given by the City to the Consultant, incorporating therein any adjustment in (i) the Maximum Contract Amount, as defined below, and/or (ii) the time to perform this Agreement, which adjustments are subject to the written approval of the Consultant. It is expressly understood by Consultant that the provisions of this section shall not apply to the Work and Services specifically set forth in the Scope of Services or reasonably contemplated therein, regardless of whether the time or materials required to complete any Work or Service identified in the Scope of Services exceeds any time or material amounts or estimates provided therein.

1.9 Non-Exclusive Agreement. Consultant acknowledges that City may enter into agreements with other contractors, consultants, or vendors for services similar to the services that are the subject of this Agreement.

Consultant further acknowledges that City may have its own employees perform services similar to the services that are the subject of this Agreement.

1.10 Debarment and Suspension Certification.

A. Consultant’s signature affixed herein shall constitute a certification under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that Consultant or any person associated therewith in the capacity of owner, partner, director, officer, or manager; (1) is not currently under suspension, debarment, voluntary exclusion, or determination of ineligibility by any federal agency; (2) has not been suspended, debarred, voluntarily excluded, or determined ineligible by any federal agency within the past three (3) years; (3) does not have a proposed debarment pending; and (4) has not been indicted, convicted, or had a civil judgment rendered against it by a court of competent jurisdiction in any matter involving fraud or official misconduct within the past three (3) years.

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45 B. Any exceptions to this certification must be disclosed to City. Exceptions will not necessarily result in denial of recommendation for award but will be considered in determining Consultant responsibility.

Disclosures must indicate the party to whom exceptions apply, the initiating agency, and the dates of agency action.

C. Exceptions to the Federal Government excluded parties (https://sam.gov/content/home) maintained by the U.S. General Services Administration are to be determined by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

2. COMPENSATION

2.1 Maximum Contract Amount. For the Services and Work rendered pursuant to this Agreement, Consultant shall be compensated by City for the services performed, including authorized reimbursements, on a time and materials basis in accordance with the professional hourly rates and charges set forth in the Schedule of Compensation/Fees, which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and is incorporated herein by reference, but not exceeding the total maximum contract amount of $_____________(hereinafter referred to as the "Maximum Contract Amount"). The Maximum Contract Amount shall include the attendance of Consultant at all Project meetings deemed reasonably necessary by the City. Consultant shall not be entitled to any increase in the Maximum Contract Amount for attending these meetings. Compensation for necessary expenditures for reproduction costs, telephone expenses, and transportation expenses must be approved in advance by the Contract Officer designated pursuant to Section 4.2 and will only be approved if such expenses are also specified in the Schedule of Compensation/Fees. The maximum amount of City’s payment obligation under this Agreement is the amount specified in this section.

2.2. Method of Payment. Unless some other method of payment is specified in the Schedule of Compensation/Fees (Exhibit “A”), in any month in which Consultant wishes to receive payment, no later than the tenth (10th) working day of such month, Consultant shall submit to the City, in a form approved by the City’s Finance Director, an invoice for services rendered prior to the date of the invoice. Such requests shall be based upon the amount and value of the services performed by Consultant and accompanied by such reporting data including an itemized breakdown of all costs incurred and tasks performed during the period covered by the invoice, as may be required by the City. City shall use reasonable efforts to make payments to Consultant within forty-five (45) days after receipt of the invoice or a soon thereafter as is reasonably practical.

1. The method of payment for this Agreement will be based on lump sum. The total lump sum price paid to Consultant will include compensation for all work and deliverables, including travel and equipment described in the Scope of Services. No additional compensation will be paid to Consultant unless there is a change in the Scope of Services. In the instance of a change in the Scope of Services, adjustment to the total lump sum compensation will be negotiated between Consultant and City. Adjustment in the total lump sum compensation will not be effective until authorized by an Agreement amendment and approved by City.

2. Progress payments may be made monthly in arrears based on the percentage of work completed by Consultant. If Consultant fails to submit the required deliverable items according to the schedule set forth in the Scope of Services, City shall have the right to delay payment or terminate this Agreement in accordance with the Section 8.3, Termination.

3. Consultant shall not commence performance of Work or Services until this Agreement has been approved by City and notification to proceed has been issued by City’s Contract Officer. No payment will be made prior to approval of any work, or for any work performed prior to approval of this Agreement.

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46 4. Consultant will be reimbursed within thirty (30) days upon receipt by City’s Contract Officer of itemized invoices in duplicate. Invoices shall be submitted no later than thirty (30) calendar days after the performance of work for which Consultant is billing. Invoices shall detail the work performed on each milestone, on each project as applicable. Invoices shall follow the format stipulated Section 2.2 and shall reference this Agreement number and project title. Final invoice must contain the final cost and all credits due City that include any equipment purchased under the provisions of Section 4.7 Equipment Purchase. The final invoice must be submitted within sixty (60) calendar days after completion of Consultant’s work unless a later date is approved by City. Invoices shall be mailed to City’s Contract Officer at the address specified in Section 10.2, Notices.

5. The total amount payable by City shall not exceed the amount specified in Section 2.1.

2.3 Intentionally omitted.

2.4 Changes in Scope. In the event any change or changes in the Scope of Services is requested by the City, the Parties shall execute a written amendment to this Agreement, setting forth with particularity all terms of such amendment, including, but not limited to, any additional professional fees. An amendment may be entered into:
(a) to provide for revisions or modifications to documents or other work product or work when documents or other work product or work is required by the enactment or revision of law subsequent to the preparation of any documents, other work product, or work; and/or (b) to provide for additional services not included in this Agreement or not customarily furnished in accordance with generally accepted practice in Consultant’s profession.

2.5 Appropriations.

A. This Agreement is subject to and contingent upon funds being appropriated therefore by the Laguna Hills City Council for each fiscal year covered by the term of this Agreement. If such appropriations are not made, this Agreement shall automatically terminate without penalty to the City.

B. It is mutually understood between the parties that this Agreement may have been written before ascertaining the availability of funds or appropriation of funds, for the mutual benefit of both parties, in order to avoid program and fiscal delays that would occur if the Agreement were executed after that determination was made.

C. This Agreement is valid and enforceable only if sufficient funds are made available to City for the purpose of this Agreement. In addition, this Agreement is subject to any additional restrictions, limitations, conditions, or any statute enacted by the Congress, State Legislature, or City Council that may affect the provisions, terms, or funding of this Agreement in any manner.

D. It is mutually agreed that if sufficient funds are not appropriated, this Agreement may be amended to reflect any reduction in funds.

E. City has the option to terminate the Agreement pursuant to Section 8.3 or by mutual agreement to amend the Agreement to reflect any reduction of funds.

3. SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE

3.1 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement. The time for completion of the services to be performed by Consultant is an essential condition of this Agreement. Consultant

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3.2 Schedule of Performance. Consultant shall commence the Services pursuant to this Agreement upon receipt of a written notice to proceed, or on each task order, if applicable, and shall perform all Services within the time period(s) established in the Schedule of Performance, which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and is incorporated herein by reference. When requested by Consultant, extensions to the time period(s) specified in the Schedule of Performance may be approved in writing by the Contract Officer; however, the City shall not be obligated to grant such an extension.

3.3 Force Majeure. The time period(s) specified in the Schedule of Performance for performance of the Services rendered pursuant to this Agreement shall be extended because of any delays due to unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Consultant (financial inability excepted), including, but not limited to, acts of God or of the public enemy, unusually severe weather, fires, earthquakes, floods, epidemics, pandemics, quarantine restrictions, riots, strikes, freight embargoes, wars, and/or acts of any governmental agency, including the City, if Consultant, within ten (10) days of the commencement of such delay, notifies the City Manager in writing of the causes of the delay. The City Manager shall ascertain the facts and the extent of delay, and extend the time for performing the Services for the period of the enforced delay when and if in the judgment of the City Manager such delay is justified. The City Manager's determination shall be final and conclusive upon the Parties to this Agreement. In no event shall Consultant be entitled to recover damages against the City for any delay in the performance of this Agreement, however caused, Consultant's sole remedy being extension of the Agreement pursuant to this section.

3.4 Term. Unless earlier terminated as provided elsewhere in this Agreement, this Agreement shall commence upon the effective date of this Agreement and shall continue in full force and effect for a period of one (1) year, commencing on July 1, 2025, and ending on June 30, 2026.

3.5 Task Orders. Consultant hereby agrees and acknowledges that any and all Services or Work performed pursuant to this Agreement shall be based upon the prior issuance of a written project task order by the City. Furthermore, Consultant hereby agrees and acknowledges that execution of this Agreement by the City does not in any way guarantee that a task order will be issued to Consultant. Moreover, execution of this Agreement by the City shall not entitle Consultant to any form of payment or compensation from the City without City first having issued a project task order.

4. COORDINATION OF WORK

4.1 Representative of Consultant. The following principal of Consultant is hereby designated as being the principal and representative of Consultant authorized to act in its behalf with respect to the Services to be performed under this Agreement and to make all decisions in connection therewith:__________________________ . It is expressly understood that the experience, knowledge, education, capability, expertise, and reputation of the foregoing principal is a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, the foregoing principal shall be responsible during the term of this Agreement for directing all activities of Consultant and devoting sufficient time to personally supervise the Work or Services performed hereunder. The foregoing principal may not be changed by Consultant without prior written approval of the Contract Officer.

4.2 Contract Officer. The Contract Officer shall be such person as may be designated by the City Manager of City, and is subject to change by the City Manager. It shall be the Consultant's responsibility to ensure

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48 that the Contract Officer is kept fully informed of the progress of the performance of the Services, and the Consultant shall refer any decisions which must be made by City to the Contract Officer. Unless otherwise specified herein, any approval of City required hereunder shall mean the approval of the Contract Officer. The Contract Officer shall have authority to sign all documents on behalf of the City required hereunder to carry out the terms of this Agreement.

4.3 Prohibition Against Subcontracting or Assignments.

A. The experience, knowledge, capability, expertise, and reputation of Consultant, its principals and employees, were a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, Consultant shall not assign the performance of this Agreement, nor any part thereof, nor any monies due hereunder, voluntarily or by operation of law, without the prior written consent of City. Consultant shall not contract with any other entity to perform the Services required without prior written consent of City. If Consultant is permitted to subcontract any part of this Agreement by City, Consultant shall be responsible to City for the acts and omissions of its subcontractor(s) in the same manner as it is for persons directly employed. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall create any contractual relationships between any subcontractor and City. All persons engaged in the Work will be considered employees of Consultant. City will deal directly with and will make all payments to Consultant. In addition, neither this Agreement nor any interest herein may be transferred, assigned, conveyed, hypothecated, or encumbered voluntarily or by operation of law, whether for the benefit of creditors or otherwise, without the prior written consent of City. Transfers restricted hereunder shall include the transfer to any person or group of persons acting in concert of more than twenty five percent (25%) of the present ownership and/or control of Consultant, taking all transfers into account on a cumulative basis. In the event of any such unapproved transfer, including any bankruptcy proceeding, this Agreement shall be void. No approved transfer shall release Consultant or any surety of Consultant from any liability hereunder without the express written consent of City.

B. Nothing contained in this Agreement or otherwise, shall create any contractual relation between City and any subconsultant(s) or subcontractor(s), and no subcontract shall relieve Consultant of its responsibilities and obligations hereunder. Consultant agrees to be as fully responsible to City for the acts and omissions of its subconsultant(s), subcontractor(s), and of persons either directly or indirectly employed by any of them as it is for the acts and omissions of persons directly employed by Consultant. Consultant’s obligation to pay its subconsultant(s) and subcontractor(s) is an independent obligation from City’s obligation to make payments to the Consultant.

C. Consultant shall perform the Work contemplated with resources available within its own organization and no portion of the Work shall be subcontracted without written authorization by City’s Contract Officer, except that, which is expressly identified in the approved Schedule of Compensation/Fees.

D. Consultant shall pay its subconsultants and subcontractors within fifteen (15) calendar days from receipt of each payment made to Consultant by City.

E. All subcontracts entered into as a result of this Agreement shall contain all the provisions stipulated in this entire Agreement to be applicable to subconsultants and subcontractors unless otherwise noted.

F. Any substitution of subconsultant(s) and subcontractor(s) must be approved in writing by City’s Contract Officer in advance of assigning work to a substitute subconsultant or subcontractor.

G. Consultant or subconsultant shall pay to any subconsultant, not later than fifteen (15) days after receipt of each progress payment, unless otherwise agreed to in writing, the respective amounts allowed

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49 Consultant on account of the Work performed by the subconsultants, to the extent of each subconsultant’s interest therein. In the event that there is a good faith dispute over all or any portion of the amount due on a progress payment from Consultant or subconsultant to a subconsultant, Consultant or subconsultant may withhold no more than one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the disputed amount. Any violation of this requirement shall constitute a cause for disciplinary action and shall subject the licensee to a penalty, payable to the subconsultant, of two percent (2%) of the amount due per month for every month that payment is not made. In any action for the collection of funds wrongfully withheld, the prevailing party shall be entitled to his or her attorneys’ fees and costs. The sanctions authorized under this requirement shall be separate from, and in addition to, all other remedies, either civil, administrative, or criminal. This clause applies to both DBE and non-DBE subconsultants.

H. No retainage will be held by the City from progress payments due to Consultant. Any retainage kept by Consultant or by a subconsultant must be paid in full to the earning subconsultant within fifteen (15) days after the subconsultant’s work is satisfactorily completed. Any delay or postponement of payment may take place only for good cause and with the City’s prior written approval. Any violation of these provisions shall subject the violating Consultant or subconsultant to the penalties, sanctions, and remedies specified in Section 3321 of the California Civil Code. This requirement shall not be construed to limit or impair any contractual, administrative or judicial remedies, otherwise available to Consultant or subconsultant in the event of a dispute involving late payment or nonpayment by Consultant, deficient subconsultant performance and/or noncompliance by a subconsultant. This clause applies to both DBE and non-DBE subconsultants.

I. Any violation of these provisions shall subject the violating Consultant or subconsultant to the penalties, sanctions and other remedies specified therein. These requirements shall not be construed to limit or impair any contractual, administrative, or judicial remedies otherwise available to Consultant or subconsultant in the event of a dispute involving late payment or nonpayment by Consultant, deficient subcontract performance, or noncompliance by a subconsultant.

4.4 Independent Contractor.

A. The legal relationship between the Parties is that of an independent contractor, and nothing herein shall be deemed to make Consultant a City employee. During the performance of this Agreement, Consultant and its officers, employees, and agents shall act in an independent capacity and shall not act as City officers or employees. Consultant will determine the means, methods and details of performing the Services subject to the requirements of this Agreement. The personnel performing the Services under this Agreement on behalf of Consultant shall at all times be under Consultant’s exclusive direction and control. Neither City nor any of its officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of its officers, employees, or agents, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant, its officers, employees or agents, shall not maintain a permanent office or fixed business location at City’s offices. City shall have no voice in the selection, discharge, supervision, or control of Consultant’s officers, employees, representatives or agents or in fixing their number, compensation, or hours of service. Consultant shall pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due its employees in connection with the performance of Services under this Agreement as required by law and shall be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting them, including but not limited to social security income tax withholding, unemployment compensation, workers’ compensation, and other similar matters. City shall not in any way or for any purpose be deemed to be a partner of Consultant in its business or otherwise a joint venturer or a member of any joint enterprise with Consultant.