Laguna Hills City Council
July 14, 2026

concerned about the cost of the Work and Services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement.

For this reason, Consultant agrees that if Consultant becomes aware of any facts, circumstances, techniques, or events that may or will materially increase or decrease the cost of the Work or Services contemplated herein or, if Consultant is providing design services, the cost of the project being designed, Consultant shall promptly notify the Contract Officer of such fact, circumstance, technique, or event and the estimated increased or decreased cost related thereto and, if Consultant is providing design services, the estimated increased or decreased cost estimate for the project being designed.

7.3 Ownership of Documents. All drawings, specifications, reports, records, documents, memoranda, correspondence, computations, and other materials prepared by Consultant, its employees, subconsultants, subcontractors and agents in the performance of this Agreement shall be the property of City and shall be promptly delivered to City upon request of the Contract Officer or upon the termination of this Agreement, and Consultant shall have no claim for further employment or additional compensation as a result of the exercise by City of its full rights of ownership of the documents and materials hereunder. Consultant may retain copies of such documents for its own use. Consultant shall have an unrestricted right to use the concepts embodied therein. Consultant shall ensure that all of its subconsultants and subcontractors shall provide for assignment to City of any documents or materials prepared by them, and in the event Consultant fails to secure such assignment, Consultant shall indemnify City for all damages resulting therefrom.

7.4 Release of Documents. All drawings, specifications, reports, records, documents, and other materials prepared by Consultant in the performance of services under this Agreement shall not be released publicly without the prior written approval of the Contract Officer. All information gained by Consultant in the performance of this Agreement shall be considered confidential and shall not be released by Consultant without City's prior written authorization.

7.5 Audit and Inspection of Records. After receipt of reasonable notice and during the regular business hours of City, Consultant shall provide City, or other agents of City, such access to Consultant's books, records, payroll documents, and facilities as City deems necessary to examine, copy, audit, and inspect all accounting books, records, work data, documents, and activities directly related to Consultant's performance under this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain such books, records, data, and documents in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall clearly identify and make such items readily accessible to such parties during the term of this Agreement and for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment by City hereunder.

8. ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT

8.1 California Law and Venue. This Agreement shaH be construed and interpreted both as to validity and as to performance of the Parties in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Legal actions concerning any dispute, claim, or matter arising out of or in relation to this Agreement shall be instituted in the Superior Court of the County of Orange, State of California, or any other appropriate court in such County, and Consultant covenants and agrees 14 1594827.1

to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such court in the event of such action.

8.2 Interpretation. This Agreement shall be construed as a whole according to its fair language and common meaning to achieve the objectives and purposes of the Parties. The terms of this Agreement are contractual and the result of negotiation between the Parties.

Accordingly, any rule of construction of contracts (including, without limitation, California Civil Code Section 1654) that ambiguities are to be construed against the drafting party, shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement. The caption headings of the various sections and paragraphs of this Agreement are for convenience and identification purposes only and shall not be deemed to limit, expand, or define the contents of the respective sections or paragraphs.

8.3 Termination. City may terminate this Agreement for any reason, with or without cause, upon giving Consultant thirty (30) days written notice. Upon such notice, City shall pay Consultant for Services performed through the date of termination. Upon receipt of such notice, Consultant shall immediately cease all work under this Agreement, unless the notice provides otherwise. Thereafter, Consultant shall have no further claims against the City under this Agreement. Upon termination of the Agreement pursuant to this section, Consultant shall submit to the City an invoice for work and services performed prior to the date of termination. In addition, Consultant reserves the right to terminate this Agreement at any time upon sixty (60) days written notice to the City, except that where termination is due to material default by the City, the period of notice may be such shorter time as the Consultant may determine.

8.4 Default of Consultant.

A. Consultant's failure to comply with any provision ofthis Agreement shall constitute a default.

B. If the City Manager, or City Manager's designee, determines that Consultant is in default in the performance of any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement, he/she shall notify Consultant in writing of such default. Consultant shall have ten (1 0) days, or such longer period as City may designate, to cure the default by rendering satisfactory performance. In the event Consultant fails to cure its default within such period of time, City shall have the right, notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, to terminate this Agreement without further notice and without prejudice of any remedy to which City may be entitled at law, in equity, or under this Agreement. Consultant shall be liable for any and all reasonable costs incurred by City as a result of such default. Compliance with the provisions of this section shall not constitute a waiver of any City right to take legal action in the event that the dispute is not cured, provided that nothing herein shall limit City's right to terminate this Agreement without cause pursuant to Section 8.3.

C. If termination is due to the failure of the Consultant to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement, City may, after compliance with the provisions of Section

8.4(B), take over the work and prosecute the same to completion by contract or otherwise, and the Consultant shall be liable to the extent that the total cost for completion of the Services required hereunder exceeds the Maximum Contract Amount (provided that the City shall use reasonable efforts to mitigate such damages), and City may withhold any payments to the 15 1594827.1

Consultant for the purpose of set-off or partial payment of the amounts owed the City as previously stated. The withholding or failure to withhold payments to Consultant shall not limit Consultant's liability for completion of the Services as provided herein.

8.5 Waiver. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of the Party against whom enforcement of a waiver is sought. Any waiver by the Parties of any default or breach of any covenant, condition, or term contained in this Agreement, shall not be construed to be a waiver of any subsequent or other default or breach, nor shall failure by the Parties to require exact, full, and complete compliance with any of the covenants, conditions, or terms contained in this Agreement be construed as changing the terms of this Agreement in any manner or preventing the Parties from enforcing the full provisions hereof.

8.6 Rights and Remedies Cumulative. Except with respect to rights and remedies expressly declared to be exclusive in this Agreement, the rights and remedies of the Parties are cumulative and the exercise by either Party of one or more of such rights or remedies shall not preclude the exercise by it, at the same or different times, of any other rights or remedies for the same default or any other default by the other Party.

8.7 Legal Action. In addition to any other rights or remedies, either Party may take legal action, in law or in equity, to cure, correct or remedy any default, to recover damages for any default, to compel specific performance of this Agreement, to obtain declaratory or injunctive relief, or to obtain any other remedy consistent with the purposes of this Agreement.

8.8 Attorneys' Fees. In the event any dispute between the Parties with respect to this Agreement results in litigation or any non-judicial proceeding, the prevailing Party shall be entitled, in addition to such other relief as may be granted, to recover from the non-prevailing Party all reasonable costs and expenses, including but not limited to reasonable attorneys' fees, expert witness fees, court costs and all fees, costs, and expenses incurred in any appeal or in collection of any judgment entered in such proceeding. To the extent authorized by law, in the event of a dismissal by the plaintiff or petitioner of the litigation or non-judicial proceeding within thirty (30) days of the date set for trial or hearing, the other Party shall be deemed to be the prevailing Party in such litigation or proceeding.

9. CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES: NON-DISCRIMINATION

9.1 Non-liability of City Officers and Emplovees. No officer or employee of the City shall be personally liable to the Consultant, or any successor-in-interest, in the event of any default or breach by the City or for any amount which may become due to the Consultant or to its successor, or for breach of any obligation of the terms ofthis Agreement.

9.2 Conflict of Interest. No officer or employee of the City shall have any financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement nor shall any such officer or employee participate in any decision relating to the Agreement which effects his or her financial interest or the financial interest of any corporation, partnership, or association in which they are, directly or indirectly, interested in violation of any state statute or regulation. Consultant represents and warrants that 16 1594827.1

it has not paid or given and will not pay or give any third party any money or other consideration in exchange for obtaining this Agreement.

9.3 Covenant Against Discrimination. In connection with its performance under this Agreement, Consultant shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, disability, medical condition, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, ancestry, or national origin. Consultant shall ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during their employment, without regard to their race, disability, medical condition, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, ancestry, or national origin. Such actions shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship.

10. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

10.1 Patent and Copyright Infringement.

A. To the fullest extent permitted by law, and in lieu of any other warranty by City or Consultant against patent or copyright infringement, statutory or otherwise, it is agreed that Consultant shall defend at its expense any claim or suit against City on account of any allegation that any item furnished under this Agreement, or the normal use or sale thereof arising out of the performance of this Agreement, infringes upon any presently existing U.S. letters patent or copyright and Consultant shall pay all costs and damages finally awarded in any such suit or claim, provided that Consultant is promptly notified in writing of the suit or claim and given authority, information and assistance at Consultant's expense for the defense of same, and provided such suit or claim arises out of, pertains to, or is related to the alleged negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of Consultant. However, Consultant will not indemnify City if the suit or claim results from: (1) City's alteration of a deliverable, such that City's alteration of such deliverable created the infringement upon any presently existing U.S. letters patent or copyright; or (2) the use of a deliverable in combination with other material not provided by Consultant when it is such use in combination which infringes upon an existing U.S. letters patent or copyright.

B. Consultant shall have sole control of the defense of any such claim or suit and all negotiations for settlement thereof, Consultant shall not be obligated to indemnify City under any settlement made without Consultant's consent or in the event City fails to cooperate in the defense of any suit or claim, provided, however, that such defense shall be at Consultant's expense. If the use or sale of such item is enjoined as a result of the suit or claim, Consultant, at no expense to City, shall obtain for City the right to use and sell the item, or shall substitute an equivalent item acceptable to City and extend this patent and copyright indemnity thereto.

10.2 Notices. All notices or other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing, and shall be personally delivered, sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or delivered or sent by facsimile with attached evidence of completed transmission, and shall be deemed received upon the earlier of (i) the date of delivery to the address of the person to receive such notice if delivered personally or by messenger or 17 1594827.1

overnight courier; (ii) five (5) business days after the date of posting by the United States Post Office if by mail; or (iii) when sent if given by facsimile. Notices or other communications shall be addressed as follows:

To City:

To Consultant:

City of Laguna Hills
Attention: City Manager
24035 El Toro Road
Laguna Hills, California 92653
Telephone: (949) 707-2600
Facsimile: (949) 707-2633
Charles Abbott Associates, Inc.

Attention: Rusty R. Reed, P.E., President
27201 Puerta Real, Suite 200
Mission Viejo, California 92691
Telephone: (949) 367-2850

10.3 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, arrangements, agreements, representations, and understandings, if any, made by or among the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof.

No amendments or other modifications of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing by both Parties hereto, or their respective successors, assigns, or grantees.

10.4 Severability. Whenever possible, each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Agreement shall be determined to be invalid by a final judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be ineffective only to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the reminder of that provision, or the remaining provisions of this Agreement unless the invalid provision is so material that its invalidity deprives either Party of the basic benefit of their bargain or renders this Agreement meaningless.

10.5 Successors in Interest. This Agreement shall be bi~ding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties' successors and assignees.

10.6 Third Party Beneficiary. Nothing contained in this Agreement is intended to confer, nor shall this Agreement be construed as conferring, any rights, including, without limitation, any rights as a third-party beneficiary or otherwise, upon any entity or person not a party hereto.

10.7 Recitals. The above-referenced Recitals are hereby incorporated into the Agreement as though fully set forth herein and each Party acknowledges and agrees that such Party is bound, for purposes of this Agreement, by the same.

10.8. Corporate Authority. Each of the undersigned represents and warrants that (i) the Party for which he/she is executing this Agreement is duly authorized and existing, (ii) he/she is duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of the Party for which he/she 18 1594827.1

is signing, (iii) by so executing this Agreement, the Party for which he/she is signing is formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement, and (iv) the entering into this Agreement does not violate any provision of any other Agreement to which the Party for which he/she is signing is bound.

10.9 Labor Code Requirements.

A. Prevailing Wages. Consultant is aware of the requirements of California labor Code Section 1720, et seq., and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000, et seq., ("Prevailing Wage Laws"), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on "public works" and "maintenance" projects. If the Work or Services are being performed as part of an applicable "public works" or "maintenance" project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and since the total compensation is $1,000 or more, Consultant agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. City shall provide Consultant with a copy of the prevailing rates of per diem wages in effect at the commencement of this Agreement. Consultant shall make copies ofthe prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to execute the Work or Services available to interested parties upon request, and shall post copies at the Consultant's principal place of business and at the project site. It is the intent of the parties to effectuate the requirements of sections 1771 , 1774, 1775, 1776, 1777.5, 1813, and 1815 ofthe Labor Code within this Agreement, and Consultant shall therefore comply with such Labor Code sections to the fullest extent required by law. Consultant shall defend, indemnify, and hold the City, its 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 the Prevailing Wage Laws.

The foregoing indemnity shall survive termination of this Agreement.

B. DIR Registration. If the Work or Services are being performed as part of an applicable "public works" or "maintenance" project, in addition to the foregoing, then pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, the Consultant and all subconsultants must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations ("DIR"). Consultant shall maintain registration for the duration of the Project and require the same of any subconsultants. This Project may also be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR. It shall be Contractor's sole responsibility to comply with all applicable registration and labor compliance requirements, including the submission of payroll records directly to the DIR.

10.10 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed and entered into this Agreement as of the date first written above.

ATTEST:
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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"CITY"
City of Laguna Hills,
a California munici al corporation
Mayor
"CONSULTANT"

CHARLES ABBOTT ASSOCIATES,
INC., a California corporation
~$ R REED, P.E., resident
By: (~!IJr DIANN NOLTE,
Assistant Corporate Secretary

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EXHIBIT "A"

CONSULTANT'S PROPOSAL/ SCOPE OF WORK
DATED: JUNE 7, 2021

SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR PROJECT

INCLUDING,

SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
AND

SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION/ FEES

Charles Abbott Associates, Inc.
" Helping public agencies provide effective and efficient municipal services to improve communities since 1984" Proposal for
On-Call Professional Civil Engineering,
Building & Safety, CMI Plan Check, Building
Services
City of Laguna Hills
David Chantarangsu, Community Development Director
24035 El Toro Road
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
By:

COPY
Charles Abbott Associates, Inc. Submission Due Date: June 7, 2021 27201 Puerta Real # 200
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Toll Free: (866) 530-4980
www.caa.inc

TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. Cover Letter ..................................................................................................... 3 B. Company Data ................................................................................................. 5 C. Resumes and Qualifications of Personnel ................................................... 6 Management Contact ................................................................................................ 6 Project Manager ........................................................................................................ 6 Resumes of Primary Staff .......................................................................................... 6 D. Organizational Chart ..................................................................................... 14 E. References ..................................................................................................... 15 F. Project Understanding, Overview & Approach ........................................... 17 Scope of Services .................................................................................................... 17 Approach ................................................................................................................. 23 Resources ................................................................................................................ 23 Project Controls ....................................................................................................... 24 Quality Control/Quality Assurance ........................................................................... 24 G. Schedule ........................................................................................................ 25 H. Communication Plan .................................................................................... 26 I. Compensation/Payment Schedule ................................................................ 27 J. Certificate of Insurance ................................................................................. 28 K. Certification of Proposal .............................................................................. 29 2 professional government services

A. COVER LET T ER
Charles Abbott Associates, Inc. (CAA) greatly appreciates the opportunity to offer our professional Building Services to the City of Laguna Hills (City). Having assisted the City with Street Maintenance Services since 2014, we look forward to the possibility of expanding our existing relationship to include comprehensive Building Services to support the City's Building Division.

As you know, CAA is a professional services consulting firm specializing in providing Building & Safety, Fire Prevention, Engineering and Environmental Services to cities and counties. For over 36 years, CAA has been fulfilling its mission in helping municipal governments and regional government agencies deliver services more efficiently. We are able to consistently achieve high standards of service as a direct result of the company's commitment to nurturing a team of professionals with an exceptional work attitude, mind-set, experience and skills that are unique to CAA. Each staff member is highly trained and extremely conscientious when it comes to carrying out the corporate mission of providing unsurpassed customer service.

CAA will provide the City with a team of highly qualified, licensed, and certified individuals to fulfill your Building and Safety Service needs. Paul Melby, CBO, the Project Manager selected for the City, has well over 25 years of municipal experience with multiple certifications, including highly specialized FEMA training. Along with Mr. Melby, our selected team brings many years of related project experience together with a deep understanding of Orange County development requirements, including various geographical, topological, and tract development requirements. Our business model of providing unrivaled customer service and highly qualified staff makes CAA the perfect candidate to provide the requested services to the City.

We currently serve numerous neighboring
jurisdictions, and our corporate headquarter for the
past 15 years has been located in close proximity
to the City in Mission Viejo, CA. 43.16% of our
California employees reside locally within
Orange County, giving us the unique ability to
provide additional staff without delay if workload
increases or emergencies arise.
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CAA's Plan Review Office is also
located at our main office in Mission
CAA employee distribution in California
Viejo, where we have experienced plan reviewers ---
available to meet any overflow work in addition to our plan review staff located at the City. For those instances, we provide daily pick-up and delivery or complimentary over-night mail service of plans in addition to web based digital review throughout the life of the contract.

Our staff is technically qualified, trained, properly licensed and certified to provide all services to meet your needs, including public or private project plan review, structural plan review, building code compliance review, and building inspections. Most of our plans examiners are crosstrained and also certified as inspectors, providing a very efficient use of personnel and expediting the process for the applicant. All work will be performed under the direction of a licensed Building Official who will conduct inspections and review plans for compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, guidelines, and permits as required. We have experience in a full range of different types and sizes of developments, ranging from single family dwellings to rural properties to master planned communities, mixed use developments, planned unit developments and industrial/commercial business parks.

CAA regards cor~tinuous training as one of the most important development tools available to both our staff and our clients. We are devoted to keeping our certified and licensed staff up-toCM professional government services 3

date on the latest practices, techniques and skills in their areas of specialization. Our approach to training is ongoing and not just occasional, assuring clients of work that is in full compliance to current standards. In addition, because our people are well trained, they face no learning curve and are able to get to work immediately. This is why staff regularly attends, teaches, or

INTERNATIONAL
CODE COUNCI~

PREFERRED

PROVIDER
sponsors training seminars to ensure we are versed on the most relevant issues in our industry.

For example, the California Health and Safety Code Section 18949.29 requires 45 hours of continuing education every three years, 8 of which must be in subjects relating to accessibility requirements. Because of CAA's dedication to training and our commitment to complying with State Law, we sought out the International Code Council's (ICC) Preferred Provider Program to establish ourselves as a leader in building code training. Consequently, CAA was not only recognized as a ICC Preferred Provider, but was also the first entity in California and only the 14th in the Country to receive such recognition.

CAA's Certified Building Officials have also assisted
jurisdictions in achieving high Insured Services Office (ISO) ratings. The ISO assesses each community on a
scale of 1 to 10 with regards to the administration and enforcement of the building codes and mitigation of
losses from natural hazards. CAA received a statewide
company rating of "2" by the ISO for all of our California Cities in 2014, with "1" being the highest rating available.

This high ISO rating illustrates CAA's commitment to
mitigating losses and enforcing codes for all of our
ISO Community Haza rd Mitigation (BCEGS)
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clients, which ultimately improves safety in every one of our communities.

Furthermore, as the nation battles COVID-19, many cities have had to limit access to City Hall by visitors and non-essential staff. CAA has taken vital steps to adapt quickly to these new circumstances and ensure that important municipal services such as the processing of permits, reviewing of plans, and inspections continues to function despite limited access to City Hall buildings and staff. Some of the changes to the typical permitting process are made possible through the use of our permitting software, CityTech Solutions (CTS), which allows for electronic filing of permits as well as online fee payments, online permit issuance, and online inspection scheduling. Other options include electronic plan check which allows for the review and approval of all plans remotely.

CAA works individually with each of our contract cities to ensure that our high level of customer service is maintained throughout the permitting and construction process. We are currently providing these services to cities completely closed to the public and staff; closed to the public but open to staff; and open to the public and staff. In each case, we consult with City and provide options for building services that protect the citizens, City staff and CAA employees, while still meeting the service expectations of our clients.

We pledge the full resources and backing of our firm to assure that the City has the most efficient and cost-effective Building Service strategy available. Should the City have any questions or require additional information, please contact Greg Robinson or myself. Thank you in advance for your consideration.

Sincerely,
&t:~~~SOCIATES, INC.

Rusty R. Reed, PE, President
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B. COMPANY DATA
Official Name and Address: Charles Abbott Associates, Inc. 27201 Puerta Real, #200
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
www.caa.inc
Primary Point of Contact:

Entity Type:
(949) 367-2850
Greg Robinson, CBO
27201 Puerta Real, #200
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Tel: (805) 431-9006
[email protected]
Corporation
Federal Employer ID: 33-0053899
Firm Locations:

Ownership:

Years in Business:

Years of Experience:

Number of Employees:

California Employees:

Failures to Complete:

Termination "For Cause":

Interest of 10% or More:

Comparable Contracts:

Financial Interests:

Litigation:

Corporation
CAA is not owned in part or full by another business
organization or individual.
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139, 60 of those located in Orange County
None
None
Susan Abbott, Rusty R. Reed
A list of comparable contracts is provided in the reference section of this proposal.

CAA has no financial interests in any other lines of business.

The following is a list of cases filed and settled within the last 5 years. There are no filed, pending or threatened claims of litigations that would impede our ability to provide our services to the City.

Ostrow vs. Hidden Hills (City tendered the case to us for defense on 3/17 /17) and the case is still pending. Homeowner is suing over a faulty foundation on their remodel.

Top Rank Builders vs. County of Nye, Pahrump, NV settled out of court September 2018 Miller vs. City of Twentynine Palms, CA, case still pending. CAA didn't perform any of the work on the crosswalk that is the basis for the lawsuit, which is most likely going to be dismissed.

Victor Ambrosio and Linda Martinez vs. City of Hawaiian Gardens, CA, et. al.

Case Reported: 12/2/2013
Case Dismissed: 2/9/2016
Wilson vs. City of Laguna Niguel, CA, et. al.

Case Reported: 2/14/2015
Case against Charles Abbott Associates was dismissed on 1/7/2016 professional government services 5

C. RESUMES AND QUALIFICATIONS OF PERSONNEL
CAA is a family owned, privately held company. Since our incorporation in Southern California in 1984, CAA has grown to a full-time staff of over 200 total full-time employees while maintaining a record of very low staff turnover, which has proven highly beneficial to our clients. CAA employs a fully credentialed, cross-trained staff that effectively meets our engineering and building and safety commitments to our clients. Each one of our team members has worked on similar projects and served the public sector for many years. CAA's proposed staff has many years of experience analyzing and reviewing plans and related submittal documents for compliance with state and local codes and amendments.

CAA's approach to providing excellence in customer service sets us apart from other companies by providing a City Hall based staff as dictated by workload. We will provide an ICC Certified Building Official, Plans Examiners, and Inspectors to meet the City's needs. CAA has the experience, knowledge, and ability to manage such tasks, assignments, and responsibilities while reducing the City's financial and staffing burdens. And because we are local, CAA has the ability to add certified and qualified staff to effectively meet any increase in workload.

Management Contact
Rusty Reed, President, is the representative authorized to sign agreements for CAA. He can be reached at [email protected] or by phone at (949) 279-4124. Greg Robinson, CBO, serves as the direct management contact for the City of Laguna Hills and can be reached at [email protected] or (805) 431-9006.

Project Manager
Paul Melby, CBO, will serve as the Project Manager and ensure that our policies, procedures, and manpower will provide the level of service the City desires. He will supervise the project and maintain continuous communication with the City to ensure that the City is 100% satisfied with our staff, our turnaround times, the quality of our work, and the overall teamwork between our staff and yours. Any shortcomings from the City's perspective will be dealt with promptly. He can be reached at [email protected] or by phone at (949) 293-6661 .

Resumes of Primary Staff
CAA employs highly qualified full-time personnel to staff municipal work engagements. We recruit individuals who are looking for long-term employment with a stable firm and a rewarding career.

We are proposing experienced staff that can work as team members with City staff and augment their efforts and reach. All employees work directly for the firm and are not independent contractors.

Please find resumes for our primary staff and the core positions assigned to the City of Laguna Hills on the following pages.
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Greg Robinson, CBO
Regional Director
Years of Experience
36+
Education
B.A., Economics, University of California, Los
Angeles
License
General Building Contractor, California
Professional Memberships

ICC, CALBO
ICC Certifications
Certified Building Official
Building Code Specialist
CA Commercial Building Inspector
CA Commercial Plumbing Inspector
Mechanical Inspector UMC
Plumbing Inspector
CA Residential Plumbing Inspector
CA Residential Building Inspector
Building Inspector
Plumbing Inspector UPC

KEY QUALIFICATIONS
> Certified Building Inspector
> Certified Building Official
> Certified Plans Examiner
> Local Government Background
> Extensive Building and Safety
Experience
> Multiple Certifications
Building Code Official
Residential Combination Inspector
CA Building Plans Examiner
CA Commercial Mechanical Inspector
CA Residential Mechanical Inspector
Combination Dwelling Inspector- Uniform
Codes
Mechanical Inspector
Building Plans Examiner
Mr Robinson has over 30 years of Building & Safety and construction experience. Presently, he is the Building Official responsible for supervising all Building & Safety services for our firm. He also has supervisory responsibilities for code enforcement in the City of Hidden Hills. His responsibilities include conducting construction inspections, plan reviews, permit issuance and updating codes, services, fees, and operations for local clients. Mr. Robinson shares CAA's corporate responsibility for quality control and plays an active role in interviewing, hiring, training, and development of staff.

Recent Project Experience
Served as the Building Official for the City of Rancho Santa Margarita Chief Building Official for the Cities of Hidden Hills and Camarillo Served as the Building Official for the City of Moorpark Developed CAA's guidelines for Insurance Services Office {ISO) compliance professional government services 7

Paul Melby, CBO
Certified Building Official
Years of Experience
25+
Education
A.S. Construction Inspection,
Mt. San Antonio College
A.A. Architectural Drafting,
Saddleback College
A.A. Business Management, Saddleback College
License
General Contractor B License
Professional Memberships

ICC, GALBO
ICC Certifications
Certified Building Official
Building Code Official
Building Code Specialist
Building Plans Examiner
Combination Inspector- Legacy
Combination Inspector
Green Building - Residential Examiner
Electrical Inspector
Others
ICC Instructor
College Instructor for Building Codes
General Contractor
OES/CALEMA Disaster Service Worker (SAP82055)
FEMA IS-00700.a, IS-00100.b
EOC Operations and Planning for All Hazards

KEY QUALIFICATIONS
)-licensed and Certified
)- Municipal Experience
)- Construction Experience
Building Inspector
Mechanical Inspector
Plumbing Inspector
Plumbing Inspector UPS
Mechanical Inspector UMC
Commercial Combination Inspector
Mr. Melby serves as the Building Official for the City of Mission Viejo. Mr. Melby has served as Building Official for the cities of Rancho Santa Margarita, San Juan Capistrano, La Palma and Los Alamitos. He is responsible for the plan review of construction projects as well as the construction inspections in the City of Mission Viejo. In addition Mr. Melby augments Mission Viejo City staff by providing support for Planning, Code Enforcement, Public Works and Water Quality. Mr. Melby prepares reports for City staff and coordinates with other agencies ensuring that projects are not permitted or finalized until the required approvals are obtained. Mr. Melby prides himself on being able to administer the code in a friendly, courteous manner. Coming from a construction background, he understands issues involving the mechanics and constructability of systems intended for compliance. Serving on the ICC Orange County Directors Board for five years Mr. Melby understands the Building Official role in cities and to the public. Mr. Melby also is an instructor at Rancho Santiago College teaching Building code Classes for the Advanced Code Enforcement program.

Recent Project Experience
• Building Official for the City of Mission Viejo
• Building Official for the City of Rancho Santa Margarita C.AA 8
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• Building Official for the City of Los Alamitos
• Building Official for the City of La Palma
• Interim Building Official for the City of San Juan Capistrano • Plan Check Manager at Willdan Engineering: Supervised plan check engineers, soils engineers and provided plan check services for the County of Orange, and Cities of Santa Ana, Garden Grove, Tustin, Lake Forest and Laguna Hills • Building and Safety/Code Enforcement Manager at the City of San Juan Capistrano:

Responsible for Building and Grading and Code Enforcement. Supervised Inspectors and Code Enforcement Officers
Professional Affiliations
ICC Instructor
Orange County Building Code Adoption Committee
January 2017 ICC Orange Empire President
January 2013- Present: California Building Officials State Licensing Committee January 2011 -December 2013: ICC Orange Empire Education Chairman October 2013 -ICC /CALBO Exam Development Committee
August 2015 - OCFA Task Force "Drowning Prevention"
Faisal Jurdi, PE, CASp, ADA Specialist
ADA Specialist
Years of Experience
34+
Education
M.S. Civil Engineer, CSU Northridge
Professional Memberships
ICC

KEY QUALIFICATIONS
)- Municipal Background
)- CASp & ADA Specialist
)- 30 years of building code plan review
With over 34 years of experience as Deputy Building Official for the City of Newport Beach, Mr.

Jurdi was responsible for reviewing drawings and calculations for complex projects for compliance with state and local requirements, including: structural, life safety, energy, Cal Green, disabled access, geotechnical, precise grading and water quality. In addition, he managed the Plan Check and Permits division, which included preparing budgets, working on amendment and adoption of Building Codes as well as recruiting and training plan check and permit staff. Mr. Jurdi is a CASp who was responsible for the ADA Self Evaluation and Transition Plan for the City of Newport Beach. He has been with CAA serving the City of Mission Viejo since 2012.

Recent Project Experience
City of Mission Viejo, CA
Deputy Building Official for Newport Beach, CA
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Steve Ahuna, PE, CBO
Registered Civil Engineer/Certified Plans
Examiner
Years of Experience
33+
Education
M.S., Applied Economics, Santa Clara University,
Santa Clara, CA
B.S., Architectural Engineering, California State
University, San Luis Obispo
Professional Memberships

ICC,CALBO, SEAOSC, ASCE
Certifications
ICC Certified Building Official (1036330-CB)
ICC Certified Plans Examiner (1036330-B3)
ICC Certified Plans Examiner UBC (1036330-60)

OES/CALEMA DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
Post Disaster Assessment SAP
Registration

KEY QUALIFICATIONS
> Licensed and Certified
> Certified Building Official
)- Building Plans Examiner
)- PE license CA, CO, NV, FL and AZ
> Municipal Experience
> Structural and Architectural Review
)- Extensive Plans Review Experience
Civil Engineer in California (C 34264), Colorado, Nevada, Florida, Arizona and Texas
Mr. Ahuna has over 30 years of experience in architectural and structural review of residential and non-residential plans. He has plan review experience working for both private and municipal entities. Prior to working as a plan checker, he worked for a private consulting structural engineering firm as a design engineer for residential and non-residential buildings. He will oversee the plan review staff in the review of plans and calculations for compliance with adopted codes and any adopted amendments.

Recent Project Experience
• 3-Story Senior Complex, Laguna Niguel, CA
• 20 Unit Townhouse Project, Huntington Beach, CA
• Several Industrial/Office Buildings, Huntington Beach, CA • Preliminary Review of a 300 Unit Condo Project, Huntington Beach, CA • Nevada Cancer Institute
• Fairfield Apartments
• City of Laguna Niguel Community Center, Laguna Niguel, CA • Forbes Road Apartments 6 Story Parking Structure, Laguna Niguel, CA • Retail Stores Building, Calimesa, CA
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Robert Davidson, Lead Building Inspector
Certified Building Inspector
Years of Experience
22+
Education
General Education, Engineering, Cuyamaca
College, El Cajon, CA
Professional Memberships
ICC
Certifications
ICC Certified California Residential
Plumbing Inspector
ICC Certified California Commercial Building
Inspector
ICC Certified California Residential Building
Inspector
ICC Certified California Commercial
Electrical Inspector
ICC Certified California Residential
Mechanical Inspector
ICC Certified California Commercial
Plumbing Inspector
ICC Certified California Commercial
Mechanical Inspector

KEY QUALIFICATIONS
)- Hands-On Construction Experience
)- Multiple Certifications
)- Plan Review Experience
ICC Certified Mechanical Inspector
ICC Certified Building Inspector
ICC Certified Electrical Inspector
ICC Certified Plumbing Inspector
ICC Certified California Commercial
Combination Inspector
ICC Certified California Residential
Combination Inspector
ICC Certified California Combination
Inspector
ICC Certified Combination Inspector
ICC Certified Commercial Combination
Inspector
ICC Certified Legal Module
ICC Certified California Residential Electrical ICC Certified Management Module Inspector
ICC Certified California Building Plans
Examiner
ICC Certified Building Codes and Standards
Module
ICC Certified Building Official
Mr. Davidson is an experienced building inspector with considerable knowledge and expertise in the construction field. He has the ability to read and analyze drawings and specifications in order to determine compliance with Building Codes and local ordinances for construction projects. Mr.

Davidson is able to work in coordination with architects, contractors, and property owners to provide an understanding of relevant building codes, legislation, regulations and methods.

Recent Project Experience
• Building Inspector at the City of Mission Viejo
• Combination Inspector at the City of San Diego, CA
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Michael Hammers, Building Inspector
Certified Building Inspector
Years of Experience
4+
Professional Memberships

ICC, GALBO
Certifications
ICC Certified Residential Building Inspector
ICC Certified UBC Building Inspector
ICC Certified Commercial Inspector

KEY QUALIFICATIONS
)- General Construction Experience
> Customer Service Oriented
)- Project Management Experience
Coastline Community College Certifications in Building Inspection Technologies, Code Professional, Permit Technician, Combination Residential Inspector and Green Building Technology
Mr. Hammers currently serves as a Building Inspector for the City of Laguna Niguel. He conducts building inspections for compliance with building code and is experienced with all types of residential and commercial construction. He interacts well with contractors and homeowners and offers customer service based resolution skills. He has experience troubleshooting non-compliant building code issues, scheduling and routing priority inspections while maintaining a heavy workload, and is always available to answer code compliance questions for homeowners and contractors via email and phone.

Recent Project Experience
• Building Inspector at the City of Laguna Niguel
Ray Baltera, Senior Building Inspector
Senior Plan Reviewer/Building Inspector
Years of Experience
35+
Education
BS Marketing/Management, St. John's University,
Jamaica, NY
Professional Memberships
ICC
Certifications
ICC Certified California Combination
Inspector
ICC Certified Building Inspector
ICC Certified Plumbing Inspector UPC

KEY QUALIFICATIONS
)- Municipal Background
> Multiple Certifications
ICC Certified California Residential Electrical
Inspector
ICC Certified California Residential
Mechanical Inspector
ICC Certified Mechanical Inspector
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ICC Certified Electrical Inspector
ICC Certified California Commercial
Mechanical Inspector
ICC Certified Combination Inspector
ICC Certified Mechanical Inspector UMC
ICC Certified Plumbing Inspector
ICC Certified Combination Inspector -
Legacy
ICC Certified California Commercial
Plumbing Inspector
ICC Certified California Commercial
Electrical Inspector
ICC Certified California Residential
Plumbing Inspector
ICC Certified California Commercial Building
Inspector
ICC Certified California Residential Building
Inspector
ICC Certified California Commercial
Combination Inspector
ICC Certified California Residential
Combination Inspector
ICC Certified Commercial Combination
Inspector
Mr. Baltera has over 35 years of experience working for municipalities conducting plan reviews and building inspections.

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D . ORGANIZ A TION A L C H A RT
We pride ourselves on being a "team player" in each municipal service engagement. We train our staff to recognize that citizens of the community, City staff and other consultants are our customers and, as such, deserve our best efforts to respond, assist, support, and work hand-inhand. Our team members will also learn and keep up to date on City policies and procedures throughout the duration of our contract with the City.

In line with our corporate culture, any staff we assign to the City is expected to quickly becomes a productive part of the City's team. We assure you that if we make an assignment and our staff member is not compatible (personality, personal behavior, etc.) with City staff we will, with your knowledge and approval, substitute another CM staff member into our team who can assimilate seamlessly into the City's team.

As part of our services, we assure the following to the City:
• Key personnel will be available to the extent proposed for the duration of the project, and no person designated "key" to the project will be removed or replaced without the prior written consent of the City.
• Should we wish to make any permanent staffing changes, we will discuss these changes with the City at least 30 days in advance: and
• If the City requests staffing changes, we will make them in a timely manner.

CM will not be using any sub-consultants, sub-contractors, suppliers or manufacturers for any of the work outlined by the City.

Sherry Halsey
Human Resources
Rusty Reed
Pres,denl/Pr~nclpal n Charge
D1ana Snodgrass
CFO
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E. REFERENCES
CAA exclusively serves public agencies and is extremely proud of the track record and length of time we have continuously provided high quality, responsive, cost effective, and customeroriented services to our clients. The following contains a list of California projects for CAA with an outline of services provided to each client, as well as the period of time that we have been performing the referenced service. We invite you to contact any of them to obtain their opinion of the services we provide for them.

REFERENCES SERVICES SINCE
City of Moorpark Building & Safety 1988
Troy Brown, City Manager Environmentai/NPDES
(805) 517-6221
799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, CA 93021
City of Hidden Hills Building & Safety 1990
Kerry Kallman, City Manager City Engineering
(818) 888-9281
6165 Spring Valley Road, Hidden Hills, CA 91302
Town of Apple Valley Building & Safety 1990
Lori Lamson, Assistant Town Manager Public Work
(760) 240-7000 Administration
14955 Dale Evans Parkway, Apple Valley, CA 92307 Town Engineering Town of Yucca Valley Building & Safety 1992
Shane Steuckle, Community Dev. Director
(760) 369-7207
57090 Twentynine Palms Highway, Yucca Valley, CA
92284
City of Twentynine Palms Building & Safety 1993
Frank Luckino, City Manager City Engineering
(760) 367-6799 Traffic Engineering
6136 Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
City of Yucaipa Building & Safety 1993
Ray Casey, City Manager Engineering Support
(909) 797-2489 Fire Marshall Services
34272 Yucaipa Boulevard, Yucaipa, CA 92399
City of Camarillo Building & Safety 1994
Joe Vacca, Community Development Director Public Works
(805) 388-5307 Inspections
601 Carmen Drive, Camarillo, CA 93010 Environmentai/NPDES City of Mission Viejo Building & Safety 1995
Elaine Lister, Community Dev. Director Public Works
(949) 4 70-3000 Plan Check
200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo, CA 92691 Public Works Inspection City of Aliso Viejo Building & Safety 2002
David Doyle, City Manager Engineering Support
(949) 425-2500 Code Enforcement
12 Journey, Suite 100, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 Environmental City of Stanton Building & Safety 2004
Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
(714) 890-4213
7800 Katella Avenue, Stanton, CA 90680
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City of Laguna Niguel Building & Safety 2006
John Morgan. Planning Manager
(949) 362-4313
30111 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
City of Rancho Santa Margarita Building & Safety 2007
Cheryl Kuta, Development Services Director Environmental (949) 635-1800, ext. 6707 Public Works
22122 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 Code Enforcement City of Cypress Plan Check 2008
Douglas Danes, Director of Public Works Building Inspection (714) 229-6752 NPDES Inspection and
5257 Orange Avenue, Cypress. CA 90630 Plan Review
City of Los Alamitos Building & Safety 2010
Ron Noda, Community Services Director Environmentai/NPDES (562) 431-3538
3191 Katella Avenue, Los Alamitos. CA 90270
City of La Palma Building & Safety 2012
Conal McNamara. City Manager Environmentai/NPDES
(714) 690-3334
7822 Walker Street, La Palma, CA 90623
City of Duarte Building & Safety 2013
Craig Hensley, Community Dev. Director Inspection &
(626) 386-6835 Plan Check,
1600 Huntington Dr. Duarte, CA 91010 Code Administration City of Calimesa Building & Safety Full 2014
Bonnie Johnson, City Manager Service
(909) 795-9801 Code Enforcement
908 Park Avenue. Calimesa, CA 92320
City of Ojai Building & Safety 2016
James Vega, City Manager Code Enforcement
(805) 646-5581
401 S. Ventura Street, Ojai, CA 93023
City of Port Hueneme Building & Safety 2018
Tony Stewart Community Development Director
(805) 986-6520
250 N Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
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F. PROJECT UNDERSTANDING, OVERVIEW & APPROACH
CAA will perform all Building and Safety Services outlined by the City. Our professionals assigned to the City have many years of municipal experience to support the City's Building Services Division. CAA's expert staff successfully services over 40 cities in California, including the nearby cities of Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita and Laguna Niguel. CAA will provide all personnel required to perform the work outlined below, and provide all materials, resources, tools and training required for our professionals to perform their assigned duties, including vehicles, cell phones, iPads, and other technology devices that enhance our service.

Scope of Services
A. Building Staff Services
CAA will provide a dedicated Building Official to be responsible for the administration and enforcement of the City's various codes and ordinances related to building safety while ensuring that the health and safety of the public are maintained through adherence to the requirements established by law for the construction, alteration or use of new and existing buildings. Through cooperation with other departments, CAA is able to assist in protecting the economic interests of the community with the ultimate goal of ensuring the development of safe and sustainable buildings for subsequent generations. CAA will provide qualified staff who meets the City's minimum qualifications of 3+ years of relevant experience and is ICC certified to conduct inspections and plan reviews. The assigned staff will respond to the City's needs for expert code interpretations and other staff support, including:
• Function as the City's Building Official and manage all Building Services functions • Enforce and interpret building codes and other regulations • Provide back-up property inspections
• Respond to concerns from residents, businesses, developers, and other parties as required
• Prepare various documentation such as reports and inventories • Conduct process reviews and make recommendations for process improvements, if applicable
• Be available to provide testimony for administrative and legal proceedings • Conduct training and public outreach programs
• Assist in the preliminary review of project development applications for general feasibility of construction
• Coordinate with Planning, Code Enforcement, Public Works and other City staff regarding building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical codes, permitting requirements, permit/project/inspection status, and other related matters • Coordinate with Planning, Code Enforcement, Public Works and other City staff on all requirements for permit issuance including compliance with conditions of approval • Issue Certificates of Use and Occupancy
• Provide technical assistance in Code Enforcement matters as related to building code compliance
• Be available 24/7 for emergency on-call services as needed. • Assist with other related duties as assigned
CAA will provide the inspection of structures under construction in the City for compliance with approved conditions all local ordinances, state and federal laws that pertain to Building and Safety and for compliance with the adopted California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Plumbing Code, California Electrical Code, California Mechanical Code, California Green Building Standards Code, State Accessibility, Energy Standards, floodplain (FIRM/FEMA) standards and NPDES requirements.
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Our highly qualified and certified inspectors are thoroughly trained on the codes in use and master the local amendments of each code. They maintain a close working relationship with planning, code enforcement and public works personnel. A CAA Building Inspector will provide building inspection services for both residential and non-residential projects during normal business hours and will be available at all times to conduct urgent building inspections, should they arise. Our staff will meet or exceed the City's minimum qualifications for all position(s). All CAA inspectors are ICC certified. Inspectors assigned to the City will:
• Coordinate all building inspection requests, and perform periodic construction inspections for compliance with adopted building codes, approved plans, and other standards as adopted by the City.
• Provide complete, clear, concise corrections for the permit holder; corrections will be provided in a legible list and presented in a professional manner. Inspection reports will include at minimum: (a) the date and time of inspection, type of inspection, name of inspector, list of violations, corrective actions; and (b) authorization to proceed or notice of failure (whichever is applicable).
• Ensure that all inspection turn-around times are met or improved, all inspections are conducted when requested, and emergency response is timely and effective. CAA will perform all inspections called in before 4pm no later than the end of the following business day.
• Observe all safety and security procedures, and report potentially unsafe conditions immediately CAA staff is trained to quickly identify and document any areas of noncompliance, and is able to suggest corrective actions or alternate means where applicable. • Report code enforcement violations to the City immediately. CAA will submit a written record to the City as a result of any inspection within 24 hours after inspection period. CAA will issue stop-work notices for non-conforming building activities as required. • Attend meetings with staff, public officials, developers, contractors, and the general public as needed or directed in order to resolve problems and issues quickly and efficiently, as well as provide inspection consultations to citizens, applicants and contractors. • Conduct any necessary or required emergency inspections as directed by the City.

Investigations will include field and office research, follow-ups and preparation of documentation.
• Provide additional services as needed and as requested by the City.

CAA will provide the inspection of commercial and residential structures for compliance with all local ordinances and State and Federal laws pertaining to Building Codes, and for compliance with the adopted Building Code, Plumbing Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, Disabled Access requirements, Energy requirements, Erosion Control, NPDES, and/or Fire Code.

Inspection types include, but are not limited to:
• Pre-Construction Inspections
• Underground Inspections
• Footing and Foundation Inspections
• Masonry Pre-Grout Inspections
• Wall Drainage Piping Inspections
• First Floor System Inspections
• Second Floor and Above Floor Systems Inspections
• Setbacks Inspections
• Demolition Inspections
• Post Tension Slab Inspections
• Concrete Slab and Under-Floor Inspections
• Floodplain Inspections
• Plumbing, Mechanical, Gas, and Electrical System Inspections • Plumbing Inspections
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• Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) Inspections • Framing and Masonry Inspections
• Roof System Inspections
• Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction Inspections
• Insulation Inspections
• Energy Efficiency Inspections
• Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Property Inspection • Special Inspections
• Hazardous Materials, Tank and System Final Inspections • Fire Alarm Final Inspections
• Fire Sprinkler Final Inspections
• Final Inspections
B. Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Services
CAA will provide plan review and building inspections for compliance with applicable state and federal construction-related accessibility standards. Our CASp certified staff are experts in the field of ADA and accessibility, and will verify design compliance with ADA Standards and compliance with Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. We will provide a state certified CASp inspector to conduct CASp inspections as needed and identify any architectural barriers to accessibility to ensure compliance with the ADA and California standards.

C. Building Plan Check Services
CAA will provide the plan review of any and all types of construction including, but not limited to, single family dwellings, multi-family dwellings, industrial and commercial buildings, as well as grading of all flat and hillside developments. We will review for compliance with all local ordinances and State and Federal laws pertaining to Building Codes, and for compliance with the adopted Building Code, Plumbing Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, Disabled Access requirements, Energy requirements, Erosion Control, and/or Fire Code. Plans will be checked with applicable City conditions of approval to ensure that all permit requirements with City Departments have been incorporated.

Our team has extensive experience with soil reports, grading, subdivision maps, street, sewer, storm drain, traffic signal, street lightning, and retaining walls. We also have experience handling the same NPDES requirements that apply to the City for many of our current clients that also fall under the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board. We have proposed licensed personnel experienced in reviewing drawings and calculations for complex projects for compliance with state and local requirements, including: structural, life safety, energy, Cal Green, disabled access, geotechnical, precise grading and water quality. CAA professionals understand that due care must be exercised in the planning and design of foundation systems based on obtaining sufficient soils information, the use of accepted engineering procedures, related experience, and proper technical judgement. Hillside developments in particular should be well planned as they relate to the usability and accessibility of the site. They also should be analyzed in how they will impact those properties adjacent to it. Stormwater control and high fire severity zones are just a few of the environmental factors that CAA will take into consideration with each development.

Plan review includes, but is not limited to:
../ single-family dwellings
../ multiple-family dwelling units
../ industrial buildings
../ commercial buildings
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Plans submitted to CAA for review are properly tracked and processed, thus facilitating the review of plans by other City departments when necessary. Our system ensures that each plan or permit is assigned, routed, returned, and handled on time and within budget. The status of any plan can easily be determined at any point in time. CAA will utilize the City's permitting software to track all building and safety services based on City-established plan submittal and review, permit issuance, inspection and record management processes.

A certified plan reviewer will conduct a reasonable and lawful plan review of submitted construction documents for compliance with the following items. among others:
./ Administrative Requirements
./ Building Planning Requirements
./ Occupant Needs Requirements
./ Architectural
./ Structural System and Material Requirements
./ Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical System Requirements ./ Energy
./ Accessibility
./ LEED
./ Green Building Code Review
Plan reviews, when not immediately approved, will result in two complete typewritten plan check letters with comments referring to specific details and drawings, and referencing applicable code sections. We will provide a clear, concise, and thorough comment letter from which clients, designers, contractors, and owners can work. Comment letters are delivered to our clients and other designated recipients via email, fax, and/or reliable overland carrier unless directed otherwise. CAA will transmit plan review comments and coordinate re-checks directly to the City or to the applicant if desired, and completed plan review documents ready for approval will be returned to the City for final approval.

All initial reviews will be returned within 10 business days for single family residential, small and large commercial projects, and improvement plans. Rechecks will be returned within 5 working days. These are maximum times, and we average 6.6 days 85% of the time. CAA will provide expedited plan check for certain projects when requested.

Initial Plan Checks 10 days
Recheck 5 days
Plan Change 5 days
Single Family Dwelling 10 days
Multi Family Dwelling 10 days
Tenant Improvements 5 days
New Commercial under 10,000 SF 10 days
New Commercial over 10,000 SF 10 days
Revisions to Approved Plans 1-5 days
Residential Improvements (i.e. room additions, etc.) 5 days Processing and Issuance of Permits for Minor Projects 3 days Processing and Issuance of Permits for Solar I ESS 3 days CAA professional government services 20

D. Understanding of Stormwater Regulations
CAA provides environmental compliance services for multiple cities in Orange County, and has a deep understanding of the City's Stormwater Regulations, Erosion Control methods, and Best Management Practices (BMP's).

E. After Hours Inspections
CAA will provide after-hours emergency response staff as well as a backup Building Official in the absence of the Building Official, if requested.

F. Staff Qualifications
Our proposed staff meets the staff qualifications outlined by the City, including but not limited to:
./ Building Official
./ Commercial Building Inspector
./ Residential Building Inspector
./ Commercial/Residential Mechanical Inspector
./ Commercial/Residential Plumbing Inspector
./ Commercial/Residential Electrical Inspector
./ Building Plans Examiner
./ CASp Certified Inspector
G. Consultation & Coordination
We pride ourselves in building and maintaining excellent working relationships with City staff and work diligently to establish effective communication and coordination with other agencies. CAA will attend relevant meetings and coordinate activities with other departments such as Fire, Utilities, Planning and Engineering as needed in the performance of our duties.

H. Development Project Review
CAA will provide application and case processing support related to all land-use entitlement and development review activities.

I. On-Call Permit Technician
CAA will provide a qualified Permit Technician to provide as-needed backup assistance to the City's permit technician at the public counter to receive and review applications, issue permits, respond to in-person queries, be available for scheduled meetings, and provide assistance over the phone and via email to both City staff and the public as required. CAA provides the processing and issuance of Building permits including building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits, plan check submittals, data entry, scanning, reporting, and other related permit technician duties as assigned.

J. Training
Maintaining high quality services is what has made CAA as successful as we are today. We understand that having experienced and qualified personnel is a fundamental requirement of being able to deliver quality service to our clients, and we place considerable effort in attracting and retaining our highly trained staff.

We provide our staff with on-going training, both in-house and with other professional seminars and classes. This training makes sure that staff has the knowledge and other resources available to help them provide high quality service to our customers. Additionally, we provide financial incentives to encourage participation in obtaining certain nationally recognized certifications. The knowledge obtained in achieving these certifications helps our professionals to keep up with the professional government services 21

"State of the Art" and therefore gives us the ability to constantly improve the quality of service we are able to deliver. Our staff will be available to provide training to City counter staff in all duties required for building permit technicians, as requested.

K. Additional Services
Many cities and counties share the problem that they do not have enough construction to justify a full-time staff. Others have a tough time adjusting to peak demand periods without unnecessary and inefficient staffing up. CAA is the answer. Our staff will provide prompt and professional service to the citizens of your community, and we are able to adjust our staffing based on the workload demand of the County.

The following demonstrates why CAA is the best-qualified service provider for the City:

Service Above and Beyond: CAA employees believe that just doing a "good" job is not always enough for our clients. Our aim is to excel. This means that we do not function simply by the language of our contract with the City, but that we constantly look out for the general good of the City, local neighborhoods, and its residents.

Customer Service: Our employees are passionate about customer service. In performing our duties, we are always willing to meet with clients for pre-design meetings, pre-submittal meetings, or as needed to resolve complex code related plan review issues in the most efficient manner possible. In addition, the staff at CAA brings a can-do attitude to their work- always focused on efficiency and project success.

Project Staff: CAA's organizational culture empowers our project managers to act on the client's behalf immediately, without interference from a larger organizational structure. Empowering our project managers allows us to provide clients with the individual attention that only a small organization can deliver. At the same time, we maintain the advantages of a larger organization because we have the expertise needed when a situation requires special attention.

Responsive Project Management: By providing a cooperative work environment with all of the entities responsible for project approval, we form a collaborative working relationship that centers on successful project processing. We have the know-how to work closely with other City departments and outside agencies, resulting in a timely, seamless and efficient development approval process. We minimize surprises that can lead to costly delays due to plan revisions late in the approval process by beginning work early with the project design team involved with major construction projects.

Availability to Meet with the City: If required, CAA staff will be available to meet with City staff, the design team, applicants, and/or contractors at the City's request to discuss and resolve plan review and code related issues. Our staff can be available to meet with the City's staff within 24 hours of notice.

Electronic Permitting and Plan Check: CAA is experienced with several permit and plan checking software portals. In addition, CAA is currently utilizing electronic plan check systems including Bluebeam Revu and EnerGov. CAA will assist the City in the selection and implementation of these systems as well establishing policies and procedures.

Innovations in Service Delivery: CAA continuously strives for innovations to improve public services. Government must be more accessible to its citizens, more convenient, timelier in responses, more cost effective, and highly performance oriented. To that end, CAA has developed its very own permitting and electronic plan check suite of software modules, CityTech Solutions, which enables our clients to process, track, and report work by efficiently managing permit, code enforcement, inspection, and other community development activities. professional government services 22

Reliable Emergency Response: In the event of a local or regional disaster, all on-site CAA assigned staff will be accessible, available and prepared to respond to emergency calls regarding building related issues. We create rotational schedules to service emergencies as they occur, with a calling order to ensure no issues are left unaddressed. CAA provides and ensures disaster service kits are maintained to respond to disasters, and CAA employees are required to be Disaster Service Worker certified within 6 months of hire date. Furthermore, CAA will provide additional Building and/or Engineering Staff for emergency situations.

For example, during the Woolsey Fire that burned 96,949 acres of land in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties in November 2018, CAA provided emergency Engineering and Building and Safety staff to the City of Hidden Hills. During this emergency, CAA staff provided 24-hour assistance (including sleeping at City Hall) to City staff, the Fire Department, and the Sheriff Department. Assistance included: evacuation of residents, pets, and livestock; manning hoses to protect perimeter properties; field reconnaissance and building assessments during and after the fire, working phone lines in the EOC, community outreach, meetings with the City staff, Council members, and emergency services; feeding and watering animals left behind during the evacuation; repopulating the City; and implementing a debris removal program.

Similarly, CAA provided assistance to Lake Forest during the Bond Fire in December 2020 through our subcontractor for street maintenance who assisted the City with street closures and evacuations.

Approach
CAA's management approach has been highly effective in maintaining strict quality and contract compliance in the performance of similar projects. Our Project Team maintains these key qualities:
)> Highly qualified key personnel, with a Project Manager who has a proven track record managing similar and multi-task contracts;
)> Strict cost and schedule control procedures that address planning, scheduling, budgeting, performance evaluation, and quality control;
)> Proven success with project tracking and documentation procedures and systems to facilitate the early identification of performance issues; )> Technical knowledge to perform the service(s);
)> Certification/Registration in the necessary disciplines to demonstrate their technical knowledge;
)> Ability to stay current with technology through ongoing training; and )> Ability to communicate effectively with the City and public.

Resources
CAA will provide all personnel required to perform the work outlined in this proposal, and provide all materials, resources, tools and training required for our professionals to perform their assigned duties, including vehicles, cell phones, iPads, and other technology devices that enhance our service.

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Project Controls
CAA tracks and con~rols project costs and will provide timely invoices through the company's payroll and accounting systems. Employees enter their time into the CAA payroll system from the primary workstation. The Project Manager checks data for accuracy weekly, and CAA's administrative staff will prepare a monthly invoice per the agreement with the City. All invoices will be reviewed by the project manager prior to submittal to the City for payment.

Quality Control/Quality Assurance
We step up quality control by maintaining direct lines of communication between the City Manager and the Principal of our firm to regularly evaluate our performance and ensure that services are delivered timely, within budget, and meet our high standards. CAA has strict cost and schedule control procedures in place that address planning, scheduling, budgeting, performance evaluation, and quality control. CAA provides performance reporting on a regular basis through monthly reports related to accomplishments, tracking of performance metrics, and planned activities. Our quality control measures include:
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In the end, we make sure that our clients reap the benefits of increased productivity, cost savings, and unmatched quality of service from our expertise, resources, constant consideration of innovative solutions, as well as our experience in building excellent working relations. professional government services 24

G. SC HEDULE
CAA will track, measure, and report on performance standards, schedule and budget targets on a regular basis. CAA will provide detailed weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports of our activities to the City, including, but not limited to, fees collected, staffing levels provided, staff hours expended, the number of inspections made, and other financial, operational, and statistical information pertinent to the services provided.

Area Performance Measurement Goal & Descnpt1 on of How to Achieve Each Measurement
Overall Department Customer Service Ratings Goal: Gather responses from 25 percent of all reporting parties. Description: Use
technology to prepare customer service
surveys using e-mail addresses and
online surveying service.

Overall Department Percentage of complaints resolved at Goal: 98 percent of all complaints Consultant(s) level resolved at the Consultant level.

Counter Services Percentage of walk-ins experiencing Goal: 95 percent of walk-ins experiencing counter wait times of less than 15 counter wait times of less than 15 min. minutes Description: Measure the time frame
through a sign in system to monitor time.

Counter Services Percentage of phone inquiries/emails Goal: 100 percent of calls returned within handled within 24 hours 2 hours, emails within 1 working day.

Plan Review- Residential and Number of days required to perform Goal: 100 percent of all residential plan Minor review once application is received reviews will be oompleted within 5 days.

Plan Review- Commercial Number of days required to perform Goal: 100 percent of all commercial plan review once application is received reviews will be completed within 10 days.

Plan Review - Rechecks Number of days required to perform Goal: 100 percent of all rechecks will be review once application is received completed within 5 days.

Building Division - Consistency Percentage of similar comments Goal: 80 percent oonsistency achieved between different inspectors on the through quarterly peer-to-peer same project assessments and team training.

Building Division - Accuracy Percentage of deficiencies that contain Goal: 100 percent of code deficiencies cited code references found through plan review and field inspections to be reported stating the
specific code reference.

Building Division - Number of days required to perform Goal: 100 percent of all inspections Responsiveness inspections, once requested called in before 4pm will be performed the next business day.

Building Division - Effectiveness Percentage of field inspections that pass Goal: 80- 90 percent pass rate. as compared to those that fail
ISO BCEGS Rating Score issued by the Insurance Services Goal: Achieve and maintain a minimum Office rating of 2.

Reporting Percentage of time reporting Goal: 100 percent of reporting deadlines requirements are met are met on or before due date.
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H. COMMUNICATION PLAN
CAA understands that having a project communication plan outlining stakeholders as well as when and how to reach them is essential. CAA's project manager, Mr. Melby, will ensure communication with the City is consistent, meaningful, and successful. He will ensure the City is 100% satisfied with our staff, our turnaround times, the quality of our work, and the overall teamwork between our staff and yours. He will keep the City infonned of project timelines, budgets, and any project needs, and provide clear insight into any decisions needed or roadblocks encountered. This can be accomplished through weekly check-in calls as well as weekly email reports.
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I. COMPENSATION/PAYMENT SC HEDULE
The compensation schedule is provided in a separate sealed envelope as requested by the City. professional government services 27

J. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
CAA is able to provide the insurance coverage requested by the City.

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K. CERTIFICATION OF PROPOSAL
Please find the Certification of Proposal on the following page. professional government services 29

City of Laguna Hills
RFP For On-Call Professional Civil Engineering, Building & Safety, Civil Plan Check, Building Services
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 June , 2021 , at Mission Viejo , California.

President
Name of Authorized Representative Title of Authorized Representative 22 1407008 I

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RFP For On-Call Professional Civil Engineering, Building & Safety, Civil Plan Check, Building Services
ATTACHMENT 2

CONSULTANT'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

WITH INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR
AGREEMENT FOR PROFES-810NAL 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 condition.s and requirements as contained therein.

Consultant: Charles Abbott Associates, Inc. (CAA)
Name (Please Print or Type)
By: ~ fi?,/J President
Con sUint'S Signature & Title
Date: June 3rd, 2021
This executed form must be submitted with proposal.
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RFP For On-Call Professional Civil Engineering, Building & Safety, Civil Plan Check, Building Services
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 Propos·al (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 ("Agreemenf') 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;
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H) The proposal response includes all of the commentary, figures and data required by this Request for Proposal.

I) The proposal shall be valid for 180 days from June 14, 2021.

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 June , 2021 , at Mission Viejo , California.

Name of Proposer: Charles Abbott Associates, Inc. (CAA) By: c:P~Ci?. Cik,f
(Authonzed S1gnature)
Type Name: Rusty R. Reed
Title: President
Date: June 3rd, 2021
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I. COMP E NSATION/PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Option 1
CAA will provide a full-time Building Official and Building Inspector, as well as supplemental Building Plan Checkers and Inspectors necessary to complete all work within the promised time frames for the following hourly rates:

Proposed Service Hourly Rate
Building Official $125
Building Inspections $90
CASp Inspections $125
Plan Review will be provided at 60% of fees collected, as per the requirements outlined in the RFP. After 3 plan reviews, an hourly rate of $125/hour may apply.

Additional Services
Permit Technician as required $66.00 per hour
Option 2
Based on the City's current fee schedule, CAA proposes to provide all services outlined in this proposal as well as supplemental Building Plan Checkers and Inspectors necessary to complete all work within the promised time frames for the following percentage of fees collected:

Monthly Fees Collected CAA's % of Fees
The first $40,000 50%
Additional amounts between $40,001 and $60,000 45%
Additional amounts over $60,000 40%
Additional Services
Permit Technician as required $66.00 per hour
Example 1:

Monthly Fees Collected CAA's % of Fees CAA'sCost
$30,000 50% (first $40,000) $15,000
45% (between $40,001 - $60,000)
. 40% (over $60,000)
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I Total Cost for Month I $15,000
Example2:

Monthly Fees Collected CAA's % of Fees CAA'sCost
$50,000 50% (first $40,000) $20,000
45% (between $40,001 - $60,000) $4,500
40% (over $60,000)
Total Cost for Month $24,500
Example 3:

Monthly Fees Collected CAA's% of Fees CAA'sCost
$80,000 50% (first $40,000) $20,000
45% (between $40,001 - $60,000) $9,000
40% (over $60,000) $8,000
Total Cost for Month $37,000
Additional staffing can be provided as needed, when approved in advance by the City, and will be billed at the hourly rates specified in our hourly rate sheet on the following page. professional government services 3

Standard Hourly Rate Schedule

ENGINEERING/PUBLIC WORKS HOURLY BUILDING & SAFETY HOURLY

CLASSIFICATION RATES CLASSIFICATION RATES
Principal Engineer 175.00 Principal Building Official 145.00 City Engineer 135.00 Building Official 125.00
Project Manager 145.00 Senior Building Inspector* 105.00 Senior Engineer 140.00 Building Inspector/Plan Checker 97.00 Project Engineer 132.00 Building Inspector* 90.00
Associate Engineer 110.00 Permit Specialist 66.00
Code Enforcement Officer 75.00
Senior Design Engineer 115.00
Assistant/Design Engineer 98.00 Senior Plan Check Engineer 125.00 Building Plan Checker 105.00
Senior Plan Check Engineer 125.00
Plan Check Engineer 105.00 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HOURLY

CLASSIFICATION RATES
Senior Traffic Engineer/Manager 150.00
Transportation Planner 110.00 Community Develop Director 145.00 Traffic Engineer Associate 95.00 Principal Planner 140.00 Senior Planner 120.00
3-Person Survey Crew 270.00 Associate Planner 97.00
2-Person Survey Crew 210.00 Assistance Planner 80.00
Planning Technician 70.00
Senior Draftsperson (CADD) 95.00 Code Enforcement Officer 75.00 Draftsperson (CADD) 85.00

OTHER HOURLY
Senior Public Works Inspector* 105.00 CLASSIFICATIONS RATES Public Works Inspector* 95.00
Landscape Architect Director 125.00
STORM WATER HOURLY Associate Landscape Architect 95.00

CLASSIFICATION RATES
Expert Witness Services 300.00
Environmental Project Manager 145.00
Environmental Program Manager 115.00 Senior Contract Administrator 110.00 Environmental Analyst 92.00
Environmental Associate 87.00 Administrative Assistant 60.00 Environmental Inspector 80.00 Clerical 50.00
The above hourly rates include general and administrative overhead and fees and employee payroll burden.

Rates are subject to an annual adjustment based upon increases adopted by Charles Abbott Associates, Inc. as reflected in the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
*The Hourly Rates identified are for Non-Prevailing Wage project inspection. Hourly Rates for Prevailing Wage project inspection will be $120.00 for regular time; $143.00 for overtime on Mondays through Saturdays; and $167.00 for overtime on Sundays and Holidays. Prevailing Wage rates are subject to increases pursuant to the State of California's Department of Industrial Wage Rate Determinations. professional government services 4

AMENDMENT NO. 1

TO AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Charles Abbott Associates, Inc.

On-Call Professional Civil Engineering, Building & Safety, Civil Plan Check, Building Code Compliance, and
Building Inspection Consulting Services
THIS FIRST AMENDMENT to the Professional Services Agreement with Charles Abbott Associates, Inc., for on-call civil engineering, building and safety, civil plan check, building code compliance, and building inspection consulting serv~es (the "Amendment" or "Amendment No. 1 ") is made and entered into to be effective the _2__ day of May 2024, 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 CHARLES ABBOTT AS SOCIA TES, INC., 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 "Parties".

RECITALS
A. City and Consultant previously entered into that certain Professional Services Agreement for On-Call Civil Engineering, Building and Safety, Civil Plan Check, Building Code Compliance, and Building Inspection consulting services, which was made and entered into on August 1, 2021(the "Agreement"), and which may be duly amended, in writing, from time to time by the Parties. Sections 1.8 (Additional Services), 2.4 (Changes in Scope), 3.4 (Term), and

10.3 (Entire Agreement) of the Agreement provide that the Agreement may be amended and the term extended in writing at any time by mutual consent of the Parties.

B. Unless amended by mutual written agreement of the Parties, the Agreement is currently scheduled to expire on July 31, 2024, by operation of its own terms. Pursuant to Section 3 .4 of the Agreement ("Renewal Option"), Consultant has requested that the term of the Agreement be extended for one (1) additional year in order for Consultant to provide continued uninterrupted on-call civil engineering, building and safety, civil plan check, building code compliance, and building inspection consulting services at the same professional rates and charges and under the same terms and conditions as established and set forth in the Agreement.

C. The Parties now desire to enter into this Amendment for the purpose of extending the term of the Agreement for one (1) additional year in order to provide for continued on-call civil engineering, building and safety, civil plan check, building code compliance, and building inspection consulting services at the same professional rates and charges and under the same terms and conditions as established and set forth in the Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants herein, the Parties agree as follows:
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AGREEMENT

1. Amendment to Section 3.4, entitled "Term," of the Agreement. Section 3.4 of the Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
"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 four (4) years, commencing on August 1, 2021, and ending on July 31, 2025, unless extended by mutual written agreement of the Parties."

2. Full Force and Effect. This Amendment is supplemental to the Agreement and is by reference made part of said Agreement. All of the terms, conditions, and provisions, thereof, unless specifically modified herein, shall continue in full force and effect. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of this Amendment No. 1 and any provisions of the Agreement, the provisions of this Amendment shall in all respects govern and control.

3. Recitals. The above-referenced Recitals are hereby incorporated into this Amendment No. 1 as though fully set forth herein and made part of the Agreement and each Party acknowledges and agrees that such Party is bound, for purposes of this Agreement, by the same.

4. Corporate Authority. Each of the undersigned represents and warrants that (i) the Party for which he/she is executing this Amendment is duly authorized and existing, (ii) he/she is duly authorized to execute and deliver this Amendment on behalf of the Party for which he/she is signing, (iii) by so executing this Amendment, the Party for which he/she is signing is formally bound to the provisions of this Amendment, and (iv) the entering into this Amendment does not violate any provision of any other agreement to which the Party for which he/she is signing is bound.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed and entered into this Amendment to the Agreement as of the date first written above.
"CITY"
CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, a California
municipal corporation
By: __ ~_-·--,,c..--=----~.-,.;i _ JARA~LDENBRAND,
City Manager
ATTEST:

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City Attorney
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California corporation
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AMENDMENT NO. 2

TO AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Charles Abbott Associates, Inc.

On-Call Professional Civil Engineering, Building & Safety, Civil Plan Check, Building Code Compliance, and
Building Inspection Consulting Services
THIS SECOND AMENDMENT to the Professional Services Agreement with Charles Abbott Associates, Inc., for on-call civil engineering, building and safety, civil plan check, building code compliance, and building inspection consulting services (the "Amendment" or “Amendment No. 2”) is made and entered into to be effective the 14th day of July 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 CHARLES ABBOTT ASSOCIATES, INC., 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 "Parties".

RECITALS
A. City and Consultant previously entered into that certain Professional Services Agreement for On-Call Civil Engineering, Building and Safety, Civil Plan Check, Building Code Compliance, and Building Inspection consulting services, which was made and entered into on August 1, 2021 (the “Agreement”), and which may be duly amended, in writing, from time to time by the Parties. Sections 1.8 (Additional Services), 2.4 (Changes in Scope), 3.4 (Term), and

10.3 (Entire Agreement) of the Agreement provide that the Agreement may be amended and the term extended in writing at any time by mutual consent of the Parties.

B. Unless amended by mutual written agreement of the Parties, the Agreement is currently scheduled to expire on July 31, 2025, by operation of its own terms. Pursuant to Section 3.4 of the Agreement (“Renewal Option”), Consultant has requested that the term of the Agreement be extended for one (1) additional year in order for Consultant to provide continued uninterrupted on-call civil engineering, building and safety, civil plan check, building code compliance, and building inspection consulting services at the same professional rates and charges and under the same terms and conditions as established and set forth in the Agreement.

C. The Parties now desire to enter into this Amendment No. 2 for the purpose of extending the term of the Agreement for one (1) additional year, as authorized by the Renewal Option set forth in Section 3.4 of the Agreement, in order to provide for continued, uninterrupted on-call civil engineering, building and safety, civil plan check, building code compliance, and building inspection consulting services at the same professional rates and charges and under the same terms and conditions as established and set forth in the Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants herein, the Parties agree as follows:

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AGREEMENT

1. Amendment to Section 3.4, entitled “Term,” of the Agreement. Section 3.4 of the Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
“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 five (5) years, commencing on August 1, 2021, and ending on July 31, 2026.”

2. Full Force and Effect. This Amendment is supplemental to the Agreement and is by reference made part of said Agreement. All of the terms, conditions, and provisions, thereof, unless specifically modified herein, shall continue in full force and effect. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of this Amendment No. 2 and any provisions of the Agreement, the provisions of this Amendment shall in all respects govern and control.

3. Recitals. The above-referenced Recitals are hereby incorporated into this Amendment No. 2 as though fully set forth herein and made part of the Agreement and each Party acknowledges and agrees that such Party is bound, for purposes of this Agreement, by the same.

4. Corporate Authority. Each of the undersigned represents and warrants that (i) the Party for which he/she is executing this Amendment is duly authorized and existing, (ii) he/she is duly authorized to execute and deliver this Amendment on behalf of the Party for which he/she is signing, (iii) by so executing this Amendment, the Party for which he/she is signing is formally bound to the provisions of this Amendment, and (iv) the entering into this Amendment does not violate any provision of any other agreement to which the Party for which he/she is signing is bound.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed and entered into this Amendment to the Agreement as of the date first written above.
"CITY"
CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, a California
municipal corporation
By: ______________________________________
JARAD L. HILDENBRAND,
City Manager
ATTEST:

By:________________________________
JENNIFER LEE, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:________________________________
GREGORY E. SIMONIAN,
City Attorney
"CONSULTANT"
CHARLES ABBOTT ASSOCIATES, INC., a
California corporation
By:

Name: RUSTY R. REED, P.E.

Its: President
By:_________________________________
Name: DIANN NOLTE,
Its: Assistant Corporate Secretary
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Item No. 5.9
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Staff Report
Date: July 14, 2026
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Joe Ames, Assistant City Manager
Issue: Award of a Public Works Construction Contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. for Acceleration Lane Median Modification on Moulton Parkway at Mandeville Drive, CIP 303
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Award the Public Works Construction Contract for the Moulton Parkway and Mandeville Drive Project (Acceleration Lane Median Modification on Moulton Parkway at Mandeville Drive), CIP 303, to the lowest responsive bidder, Hardy & Harper, Inc., in the amount of $149,000.00; 2. Authorize the City Attorney to make minor edits as may be necessary to execute the Contract; 3.

Authorize the City Manager to execute the Contract; 4. Find that the Project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Class 1 Existing Facilities, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301; and 5. Reject all other construction bids.

Background:

On April 28, 2026, City Council approved the specifications and authorized advertisement for construction bids for the subject project. This project principally consists of the construction of an acceleration lane (also called a refuge lane) in the median for traffic turning from Mandeville Drive onto southbound Moulton Parkway and the relocation of the median way-finding sign to a location further north in the median. Additional details can be found in the April 28, 2026, City Council Agenda Report, Item 7.2.2.

On Monday, June 22, 2026, bids for the project were opened with the following bid results:

Item No. 5.9
Bidder Total Bid
Hardy & Harper $149,000.00
Gentry General
Engineering
$174,724.00
Oppenheimer National $187,500.75
Excel Paving Company $279,827.00
Formal bidding procedures were followed, including advertisement of the project in all trade journals, in conformance with the State of California Public Contract Code and the City of Laguna Hills Municipal Code.

Hardy & Harper, Inc., which is the lowest responsive bidder, submitted a bid in the amount of $149,000.00 for the bid. Hardy & Harper, Inc., provided satisfactory references and City staff verified the contractor is licensed for the contemplated work and is registered with the State Department of Industrial Relations. Therefore, City staff recommends award of the contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. in the base bid amount of $149,000.00.

CEQA Findings:

Staff has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and determined that this project is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 of Title 14, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations (Class 1 – Existing Facilities).

Fiscal Impact:

The biennial FY 2025-2027 Capital Improvement Program budget includes $225,000 for this project, CIP No. 303. The estimated expenses are as follows:

Estimated Project Expenses:

Construction: $149,000.00
Construction Inspection: $44,000.00
Pavement Testing: $10,000.00
Total Estimated Project Expenses: $203,000.00
Budget Available: CIP 303, Moulton Pkwy at Mandeville Drive Total Budget Available: $225,000.00
Total Estimated Project Expenses: ($203,000.00)

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Estimated Budget Surplus: $22,000.00
Attachments:

1. Public Works Construction Contract with Hardy & Harper

2. Vicinity Map

Item No. 5.10
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Staff Report
Date: July 14, 2026
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Joe Ames, Assistant City Manager
Issue: Award of Consultant Agreements for On-Call Public Works/Engineering Consulting and Support Services
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Approve the proposed Consulting Agreements for On-Call Public Works/Engineering Consulting and Support Services with (1) Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc., (2) GMU Geotechnical, Inc. dba GMU Engineers and Geologists, (3) RKA Consulting Group, Inc., and (4) Transtech Engineers, Inc.; 2.

Authorize the City Attorney to make minor edits as may be necessary to execute the Agreements; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreements.

Background:

The City requires professional on-call consultant services for specialized expertise in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, pavement engineering, capital improvement project implementation, and inspection services. The professional consultant services are provided on an on-call, as-needed basis to fill these short-term consulting needs and to meet budget goals.

The City's current roster of six engineering firms that provide on-call consulting services to the City does not support needed civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, pavement engineering, and capital improvement project implementation services for upcoming projects due to contracting limitations and/or exhaustion of available labor from the firms. All the City's existing on-call engineering consultants, except one, are currently providing services to the City for capital improvement program projects and inspection services. Therefore, in order to deliver future projects, the Public Works Director is requesting approval of additional on-call consulting contracts.

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Due to the pending expiration of the existing agreement with the firm that provides professional building plan check and inspection services to the City, the Community Development Director issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) on April 6, 2026, for On-Call Building and Public Works/Engineering Consulting and Support Services (emphasis added).

For efficiency purposes, the Public Works Department partnered with the Community Development Department to issue one RFP covering the needs of the Community Development Department (i.e. building services) and the Public Works Department (i.e. engineering services). City staff envisions that the process will culminate in the award of one consulting contract for building plan check and inspection services, and multiple oncall consulting contracts for engineering consulting and inspection services. As indicated in an earlier consent item on this agenda, the consultant selection process for building plan check and inspection services has required additional time than originally anticipated due to the number of qualified proposals received and the City's desire to complete a comprehensive evaluation before recommending a consultant for a new five-year agreement. Therefore, that contract award recommendation will be made at a later date.

Due to the complexities of choosing and awarding only one building services contract, the Community Development Department will be making its award recommendation for building plan check and inspection services at a later date.

The Scope of Services requested of the professional consultants for On-Call Public Works/Engineering Consulting and Support Services in this RFP included the following:

1. Public Works Inspection

2. Capital Improvement Program Project Inspection

3. Capital Improvement Program Project Management

4. Map Check

5. Engineering Plan Check

6. Civil Engineering Design Services

7. Pavement Management Plan Development Services
Proposers were also allowed to propose additional civil engineering-related services not specifically requested in the RFP.

Pursuant to Laguna Hills Municipal Code (LHMC) Section 3-08.150 (Professional services contracts), the solicitation and award of professional services agreements are made utilizing the following selection process and criteria. Section 3-08.150 reads in relevant

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part as follows:
"…[S]election 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 the basis of cost. In order to implement this method of selection, the City Manager shall promulgate administrative regulations concerning contracting for professional services to ensure that such services are engaged on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications for the types of services to be performed and at fair and reasonable prices to the city. 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." (Emphasis added.)
Therefore, the City utilized a qualifications-based selection process to identify professional firms that are best suited and most qualified to serve the City’s needs.

On May 22, 2026, sixteen (16) firms submitted proposals, along with corresponding fee schedules for the City’s review and evaluation. Proposers could choose to submit proposals for (A) building services only, (B) public works/engineering services only, or (C) both building and engineering services. Of the 16 firms that submitted proposals, four (4) submitted proposals for building services only, seven (7) submitted proposals for engineering services only, and five (5) submitted proposals for both building and engineering services.

Public Works staff evaluated the 12 proposals submitted for public works/engineering services and determined four of the 12 firms should be retained for On-Call Public Works/Engineering Consulting and Support Services.

As a result of this formal competitive process, it is recommended that on-call Consultant Agreements be awarded and entered into with the following five qualified firms: (1) Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc.; (2) GMU Geotechnical, Inc. dba GMU Engineers and Geologists; (3) RKA Consulting Group, Inc.; and (4) Transtech Engineers, Inc.

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The proposed Consultant Agreements are set up for three-year terms expiring August 31, 2029. These Agreements are task order-based, non-exclusive agreements that allow the City maximum flexibility for requesting services and, as desired, allow the City to seek additional proposals for any particular initiative.

Having these on-call firms to provide as-needed consulting and support services will continue to allow the City to deliver projects. If a particular professional consultant team is not available at a desired time, another professional consultant can fulfill that need. And, some firms have greater strengths in a particular technical area than others have, which provides the City the flexibility to use the best qualified firm for a particular assignment. An overview of the services provided by each firm is listed below, as denoted by a “X” for each provided service.

Public
Works
Inspecti
on
CIP
Project
Inspecti
on
CIP Project
Managem
ent
Engineeri
ng Plan
Check
Map
Chec
k
Civil
Engineeri
ng
Design
Services
Pavement
Managem
ent Plan
Developm
ent
Services
Other
Services
Offered
Bucknam
Infrastruct
ure Group,
Inc.

X Geographi
c
Informatio
n Systems
Mapping
GMU
Geotechni
cal, Inc.
dba GMU
Engineers
and
Geologists
X X X Geotechni
cal,
Pavement
Engineerin
g, Grant
Writing/
Support
RKA
Consulting
Group, Inc.

X
Transtech
Engineers,
Inc.

X X X X X X Geotechni
cal,
Grant
Writing/
Support

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Fiscal Impact:

No new fiscal impact.

The continued use of professional consultant services for On-Call Public Works/Engineering Consulting and Support Services is incorporated and considered in the annual Public Works Department Operating Budget as well as in the related Capital Improvement Program Budget.

For consultants that provide engineering plan check and inspection services, the compensation to the professional consultants is offset by revenues generated through the issuance of Encroachment Permits and Grading Permits.

Staff has identified the City’s anticipated relative services to be potentially provided by any one professional consultant and has recommended appropriate annual maximum compensation values in the Agreements.

By entering into multiple consultant agreements for On-Call Public Works/Engineering Consulting and Support Services, the City is neither obligating itself nor guaranteeing any compensation to the selected professional consultants.

Attachments:

1. Proposed 2026 On-Call Agreement - Bucknam Infrastructure Group Inc.

2. Proposed 2026 On-Call Agreement - GMU Geotechnical Inc.

3. Proposed 2026 On-Call Agreement - RKA Consulting Group Inc.

4. Proposed 2026 On-Call Agreement - TransTech Engineers Inc.

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1 AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES
CON –
Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc.

On-Call Public Works/Engineering Consulting and Support Services This AGREEMENT is made and effective as of the EFFECTIVE DATE, by and between the City of Laguna Hills, a municipal corporation ("CITY") and GMU Geotechnical, Inc. dba GMU Engineers and Geologists ("CONSULTANT"). In consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth herein, the parties agree as follows:

1. TERM
This AGREEMENT shall commence on July 14, 2026, (“EFFECTIVE DATE”) and remain and continue in effect until all tasks described herein are completed but in no event later than August 31, 2031, unless sooner terminated or extended pursuant to the provisions of this AGREEMENT. Notwithstanding this limit on term, some duties and obligations may survive the termination, lapse, or completion of this AGREEMENT.

2. SERVICES
CONSULTANT shall perform the tasks described and set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein as though set forth in full. CONSULTANT shall complete the tasks according to the schedule of performance which is also set forth in Exhibit A.

3. NOTICE TO PROCEED
CONSULTANT shall not perform any work or be entitled to any compensation under this AGREEMENT until a written Notice to Proceed is issued by CITY. The Notice to Proceed shall not issue unless and until CONSULTANT submits proof, satisfactory to CITY, of its procurement of appropriate insurance required by this AGREEMENT. The failure of CONSULTANT to submit proof of appropriate insurance within 10 days of the EFFECTIVE DATE is a material breach and shall constitute cause for immediate termination of this AGREEMENT by CITY.

4. PERFORMANCE
CONSULTANT shall at all times faithfully, competently, and to the best of their ability, experience, and talent perform all tasks described herein. CONSULTANT shall employ, at a minimum, generally accepted standards and practices utilized by persons engaged in providing similar services as are required of CONSULTANT hereunder in meeting its obligations under this AGREEMENT.

5. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE
Time is of the essence and in the performance of this AGREEMENT. CONSULTANT shall diligently and continuously perform the work in accordance with the agreed in Exhibit A.

CONSULTANT shall not be liable for delays due to causes beyond its control provided that CONSULTANT gives City written notice within ten (10) days after CONSULTANT becomes aware of the event, and uses reasonable efforts to mitigate any damages.

6. CITY MANAGEMENT
Peter Bucknam shall represent CITY in all matters pertaining to the administration of this AGREEMENT, including review and approval of all materials submitted by CONSULTANT, but not including the authority to enlarge the tasks to be performed or change the compensation due to CONSULTANT. The City Manager shall be authorized to act on CITY’S behalf and to execute all necessary documents that enlarge the tasks to be performed or change CONSULTANT's compensation, subject to Section 6 hereof.

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2 7. PAYMENT
(a) CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT in accordance with the payment rates, terms, and schedule of payment set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as though set forth in full. This amount shall not exceed Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) (“TOTAL CONTRACT SUM”) for the total term of this AGREEMENT unless additional payment is approved as provided in this AGREEMENT. (b) CONSULTANT shall not be compensated for any services rendered in connection with its performance of this AGREEMENT that are in addition to those set forth herein, unless such additional services are authorized in advance and in writing by the City Manager. This written authorization requirement cannot be waived. CONSULTANT shall be compensated for any additional services in the amounts and in the manner as agreed to by the City Manager and CONSULTANT at the time CITY’s written authorization is given to CONSULTANT for the performance of said additional services. The City Manager’s authority to approve additional compensation is subject to Laguna Hills Municipal Code section 3.08.150. Approval of additional compensation that exceeds the City Manager’s authority as specified in Laguna Hills Municipal Code section 3.08.150 must be obtained from the City Council.
(c) CONSULTANT shall submit reasonably detailed invoices monthly for actual services performed and, as applicable, equipment and materials acquired. Invoices shall be submitted on or about the first business day of each month, for services provided in the previous month. Payment shall be made within thirty (30) days of receipt of each invoice as to all non-disputed fees. If the CITY disputes ant of CONSULTANT’s fees it shall give written notice to CONSULTANT within 30 days of receipt of an invoice of any disputed fess set forth on the invoice.

8. PUBLIC WORK
Notice is provided pursuant to Labor Code Section 1781 that all or a portion of the work contemplated in this AGREEMENT may constitute a “public work” as defined in Chapter 1, Part 7, and Division 2 of the Labor Code, to which Section 1771 applies. If all or a portion of the work contemplated under this AGREEMENT constitutes “public work,” then CONSULTANT shall pay prevailing wages, unless exempt, on those portions of the work which require payment of prevailing wages under the prevailing wage laws (Labor Code, §§ 1720 et seq.), and shall comply with the following to the extent applicable:
(a) Prevailing Wage Rates. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1773.2, copies of the prevailing rate of per diem wages can be found at the California Department of Industrial Relations’ official website (www.dir.ca.go), which shall be made available to any interested party upon request. CONSULTANT shall post a copy of the determination of the director of the prevailing rate of per diem wages at each job site. Said per diem wages are deemed to include employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation and travel time, and subsistence pay, all in accordance with Section 1773.1 of the Labor Code. (b) Payroll Records. The provisions of Section 1776 of the Labor Code regarding the preparation, maintenance, and filing of payroll records are applicable to this AGREEMENT.

CONSULTANT and each subconsultant shall keep accurate payroll records showing the name, address, social security number, work classification, straight time, and overtime hours worked each day and week, and the actual per diem wages paid to each journeyman, apprentice, worker, or other employee employed by them in connection with the public work. Certified payroll records shall be on forms provided by the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement or

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3 contain the same information. CONSULTANT’S AND ANY SUBCONSULTANT’S PAYROLL RECORDS SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO CITY ON A WEEKLY BASIS. CONSULTANT SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUBMITTAL OF SUBCONSULTANT’S PAYROLL RECORDS. Additionally, CONSULTANT or subconsultant has ten (10) days in which to comply subsequent to receipt of a written notice requesting the records enumerated in Section 1776, subdivision (a), of the Labor Code. In the event that CONSULTANT or subconsultant fails to comply within the ten (10) day period, they shall, as a penalty to CITY, forfeit One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for each calendar day, or portion thereof, for each worker, until strict compliance is effectuated. CITY may deduct this penalty from any monies due or that may become due CONSULTANT under this AGREEMENT. (c) Penalty. CONSULTANT and any subconsultant under CONSULTANT shall, as a penalty to CITY, forfeit not more than Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) for each calendar day, or portion thereof, for each worker paid (either by CONSULTANT or any subconsultant under CONSULTANT) less than the prevailing rate set forth herein on the work provided for in this AGREEMENT. CITY may deduct the penalty from any monies due or that may become due CONSULTANT under this AGREEMENT. The difference between the prevailing wage rates and the amount paid to each worker for each calendar day, or portion thereof, for which each worker was paid less than the prevailing wage rate shall also be paid to each worker by CONSULTANT or subconsultant, in accordance with Section 1775 of the Labor Code of the State of California.
(d) Apprentices. If applicable, the provisions of Labor Code Section 1777.5 requiring the use of apprentices in certain ratios to journeymen are hereby imposed upon CONSULTANT and each subconsultant.
(e) Legal Day’s Work. In the performance of this AGREEMENT, not more than eight (8) hours shall constitute a day’s work, and CONSULTANT shall not require more than eight (8) hours of labor in a day from any person employed by them hereunder except as provided in Labor Code Section 1815. CONSULTANT and each subconsultant shall conform to Article 3, Chapter 1, Part 7 (Sections 1810 et seq.), of the Labor Code of the State of California, and it is agreed that CONSULTANT shall forfeit to CITY as a penalty the sum of TwentyFive Dollars ($25.00) for each worker employed in the execution of this AGREEMENT by CONSULTANT or any subconsultant for each calendar day during which any worker is required or permitted to labor more than eight (8) hours in any one (1) calendar day and forty (40) hours in any one (1) week in violation of said article. CITY may deduct this penalty from any monies due or that may become due pursuant to this AGREEMENT.

9. SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT WITHOUT CAUSE (a) CITY may at any time, for any reason, with or without cause, suspend or terminate this AGREEMENT, or any portion hereof, by serving upon CONSULTANT, at least thirty (30) days prior written notice. CITY shall not be obligated to explain its reasons for termination. Upon receipt of said notice, CONSULTANT shall immediately cease all work under this AGREEMENT, unless the notice provides otherwise. If CITY suspends or terminates a portion of this AGREEMENT such suspension or termination shall not make void or invalidate the remainder of this AGREEMENT. (b) In the event this AGREEMENT is suspended or terminated pursuant to this section, CITY shall pay to CONSULTANT the actual value of the work performed up to the time of suspension or termination, provided that the work performed is performed in accordance to this AGREEMENT. Upon suspension or termination of the AGREEMENT pursuant to this section, CONSULTANT will, as a precondition to being compensated, submit

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4 an invoice to CITY detailing work performed up to the time of suspension or termination within thirty (30) days of the effective date of suspension or termination.

10. DEFAULT OF CONSULTANT
(a) CONSULTANT's failure to comply with the provisions of this AGREEMENT shall constitute a material default. In the event that CONSULTANT is in default for cause under the terms of this AGREEMENT, CITY shall have no obligation or duty to continue compensating CONSULTANT for any work performed after the date of default and can terminate this AGREEMENT immediately by written notice to CONSULTANT. If such failure by the CONSULTANT to make progress in the performance of work hereunder arises out of causes beyond CONSULTANT's control, and without fault or negligence of CONSULTANT, it shall not be considered a default.
(b) As an alternative to the procedure for immediate termination for default set forth in subparagraph (a), if CITY determines that CONSULTANT is in default in the performance of any of the terms or conditions of this AGREEMENT, CITY may in its discretion cause to be served upon CONSULTANT a written notice of the default and demand to cure.

CONSULTANT shall have ten (10) calendar days after service upon it of said notice to cure the default by rendering a satisfactory performance. In the event that CONSULTANT fails to cure its default within such period of time, CITY shall have the right, notwithstanding any other provision of this AGREEMENT, to terminate this AGREEMENT without further notice and without prejudice to any other remedy to which it may be entitled at law, in equity, or under this AGREEMENT.

11. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
(a) CONSULTANT shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to the plans, specifications, estimates, drawings, design calculations, letters, reports, testing results, and other such information including as-built records as required by CITY that relate to the performance of services under this AGREEMENT. CONSULTANT shall maintain adequate records of services provided in sufficient detail to permit an evaluation of services.

All such records shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be clearly identified and readily accessible. CONSULTANT shall provide free access to the representatives of CITY or its designees at reasonable times to such books and records; shall give CITY the right to examine and audit said books and records; shall permit CITY to make copies and transcripts therefrom as necessary; and shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to this AGREEMENT. Such records, together with supporting documents, shall be maintained for a period of three (3) years after receipt of final payment. (b) Upon completion of, or in the event of termination, or suspension of this AGREEMENT, all original documents, plans, specifications, engineer’s estimates, electronic files, and other documents prepared in the course of providing the services to be performed pursuant to this AGREEMENT shall become the sole property of CITY and may be used, reused, or otherwise disposed of by CITY without the permission of CONSULTANT. If CITY modifies or otherwise utilizes the CONSULTANT’s documents for any purpose not related to this Agreement, it does so at its sole risk and without any liability on the part of CONSULTANT.

With respect to computer files, CONSULTANT shall make available to CITY, upon reasonable written request by CITY, the necessary computer software and hardware for purposes of accessing, compiling, transferring, and printing computer files.

12. PATENT AND COPYRIGHT INFRINGMENT
(a) To the fullest extent permitted by law, and in lieu of any other warranty by CITY or

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5 CONSULTANT against patent or copyright infringement, statutory or otherwise, it is agreed that CONSULTANT shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless at its expense any claim or suit against CITY, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers, on account of any allegation that any item furnished under this AGREEMENT, or the normal use or sale thereof arising out of the performance of this AGREEMENT, infringes upon any U.S. or foreign, letters patent or copyright or other intellectual property right, and CONSULTANT shall pay all costs and damages finally awarded in any such suit or claim, provided that CONSULTANT is promptly notified in writing of the suit or claim and given authority, information and assistance at CONSULTANT’S expense for the defense of same, and provided such suit or claim arises out of, pertains to, or is related to the alleged negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of CONSULTANT. However, CONSULTANT will not indemnify CITY if the suit or claim results from: (1) CITY’s alteration of a deliverable, such that CITY’S alteration of such deliverable created the infringement upon any U.S. or foreign, letters patent or copyright; or (2) the use of a deliverable in combination with other material not provided by CONSULTANT when it is such use in combination which infringes upon an existing U.S. or foreign letters patent or copyright. (b) CONSULTANT shall have control of the defense of any such claim or suit and all negotiations for settlement thereof, CONSULTANT shall not be obligated to indemnify CITY under any settlement made without CONSULTANT’S consent or in the event CITY fails to cooperate in the defense of any suit or claim, provided, however, that such defense shall be at CONSULTANT’S expense. If the use or sale of such item is enjoined as a result of the suit or claim, CONSULTANT, at no expense to CITY, shall obtain for CITY the right to use and sell the item, or shall substitute an equivalent item acceptable to CITY and extend this patent and copyright indemnity thereto.

13. INSURANCE
Prior to performing any work or receiving any compensation under this AGREEMENT, CONSULTANT shall obtain, and thereafter maintain for the duration of this AGREEMENT, insurance coverage as specified in Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated herein as though set forth in full. This duty or obligation shall survive the lapse, termination, or completion of this AGREEMENT.

14. NON-LIABILITY OF CITY OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS No officer, agent, employee and/or volunteer of the CITY shall be personally liable to the CONSULTANT, or any successor-in-interest, in the event of any default or breach by the CITY or for any amount which may become due to the CONSULTANT or to its successor, or for breach of any obligation of the terms of this AGREEMENT.

15. WARRANTY FOR GOODS
(a) If this AGREEMENT includes the purchase of equipment, supplies, or chattel (hereafter “GOODS”), CONSULTANT shall provide the following warranty of said GOODS, or obtain a warranty from the manufacturer and/or retailer with provisions equal to or exceeding those specified in this Section. In the event the manufacturer’s warranty or retailer’s warranty do not equal or exceed the protections specified in this Section, CONSULTANT agrees to provide said warranty protections. The warranty described hereunder extends to the original purchaser of the GOODS warranted under the warranty, and to each transferee owner of the GOODS. The term of this warranty begins on the date the GOODS are delivered to and accepted by CITY, and continues therefrom. CONSULTANT warrants that:
(1) The GOODS will function properly under normal use, will be of good workmanship, free from defect, of merchantable quality, and fit for CITY’s intended use; (2) The GOODS will fully comply with any specifications provided by

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6 CITY and any samples or documentation provided by CONSULTANT; (3) The GOODS will be free of any security interests, liens, or encumbrances and CONSULTANT has title to the GOODS;
(4) The GOODS will not violate any intellectual property rights of any third party;
(5) The GOODS will be delivered free of the rightful claim of a third person by way of infringement; and
(6) The GOODS are merchantable in accordance with Commercial Code Section 2314.
(b) The warranty listed above is in addition to any other warranties made by CONSULTANT, the manufacturer, retailer, or imposed by law. All warranties will survive inspection and payment by CITY and are assignable to CITY’s successors and assigns. If any GOODS do not meet the warranty, CITY may, at CITY’s option, and without additional cost to CITY:
(1) Require CONSULTANT to repair or replace the GOODS until the GOODS meet the warranty. If CONSULTANT cannot replace the GOODS and repair either is not commercially practicable or cannot be made within five (5) days of CITY’s written notice, CONSULTANT will refund the purchase price of the GOODS; (2) Return any of the GOODS to CONSULTANT at CONSULTANT’s expense for a full refund;
(3) Correct the nonconformance and charge CONSULTANT for the costs to make the correction; or
(4) Engage a third party to provide substitute GOODS and charge CONSULTANT for the costs of obtaining the substitute GOODS from the third party.

16. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
(a) CONSULTANT is and shall at all times remain as to the CITY a wholly independent contractor having only the contractual duties and obligations agreed upon as memorialized in 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 officers, officials, employees, agents, or volunteers shall have control over the conduct of CONSULTANT or any of CONSULTANT's officers, employees, or agents, except as set forth in this AGREEMENT. CONSULTANT shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its officers, employees, or agents are in any manner officers, employees, or agents of the CITY. CONSULTANT shall not incur or have the power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability whatsoever against CITY, or bind CITY in any manner, whether in law or equity.
(b) No employee benefits shall be available to CONSULTANT in connection with the performance of this AGREEMENT. Except for the fees paid to CONSULTANT as provided in this AGREEMENT, CITY shall not pay, nor be deemed to have paid or delivered, salaries, wages, or other compensation to CONSULTANT for performing services hereunder for CITY.

CITY shall not be liable for compensation or indemnification to CONSULTANT for injury or sickness arising out of performing services hereunder. In addition to the indemnification provisions of Section 11, CONSULTANT shall indemnify, defend, and hold CITY harmless from claims or liability arising from CONSULTANT’s employees for CITY benefits including, but not limited to, pension, health benefits, holiday, vacations, etc. (c) If CONSULTANT, or any of its employees, agens, or subconsultants performing work under this AGREEMENT, claims or is determined by the court or the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) to qualify as a CITY employee for PERS purposes,

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7 CONSULTANT shall defend, indemnify and hold the CITY harmless from any related costs.

These costs include all required PERS contributions (both employee and employer shares), as well as associated penalties and interest that would otherwise be the CITY’s responsibility.

17. LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES
CONSULTANT shall keep itself informed of State and Federal laws and regulations which in any manner affect its requirements under this Agreement, and those employed by it or in any way affect the performance of its service, duties, and obligations pursuant to this AGREEMENT. CONSULTANT shall at all times observe and comply with all such laws and regulations. CITY, and its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers shall not be liable at law or in equity occasioned by failure of CONSULTANT to comply with this Section.

This section shall survive, without limitation, the termination, lapse or completion of this Agreement.

18. COVENANT AGAINST DISCRIMINATION
In connection with its performance under this AGREEMENT, CONSULTANT shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, disability, medical condition, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, ancestry, or national origin. CONSULTANT shall ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during their employment, without regard to their race, disability, medical condition, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, ancestry, or national origin. Such actions shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship.

19. POLITICAL REFORM ACT
If the Political Reform Act requires CONSULTANT to file a Form 700, then CONSULTANT must file a Form 700 with full disclosure within thirty 30 days of assuming office and thereafter must file an annual statement for each calendar year of this AGREEMENT.

20. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
No officer, agent or employee of the CITY shall have any financial interest, direct or indirect, in this AGREEMENT nor shall any such officer or employee participate in any decision relating to the AGREEMENT which affects his or her financial interest or the financial interest of any corporation, partnership, or association in which they are, directly or indirectly, interested in violation of any state statute or regulation. CONSULTANT represents and warrants that it has not paid or given and will not pay or give any third party, including any CITY officer, agent, employee any money or other consideration in exchange for obtaining this AGREEMENT.

21. UNDUE INFLUENCE
CONSULTANT declares and warrants that no undue influence or pressure is used against or in concert with any officer or employee of CITY in connection with the award, terms, or implementation of this AGREEMENT, including any method of coercion, confidential financial arrangement, or financial inducement. No officer or employee of the CITY will receive compensation, directly or indirectly, from CONSULTANT, or from any officer, employee, or agent of CONSULTANT, in connection with the award of this AGREEMENT or any work to be conducted as a result of this AGREEMENT. Violation of this section shall be a material breach of this AGREEMENT entitling CITY to any and all remedies at law or in equity.

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8 22. NO BENEFIT TO ARISE TO LOCAL EMPLOYEES
No member, officer, or employee of CITY, or their designees or agents, and no public official who exercises authority over or responsibilities with respect to the project during their tenure or for one year thereafter, shall have any interest, direct or indirect, in any agreement or sub-agreement, or the proceeds thereof, for work to be performed in connection with this AGREEMENT.

23. RELEASE OF INFORMATION / CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
(a) All information gained by CONSULTANT in performance of this AGREEMENT shall be considered confidential and shall not be released by CONSULTANT without CITY’s prior written authorization. CONSULTANT, its officers, employees, agents, or subconsultants, shall not without written authorization from the City Manager or unless requested by the Attorney for the City, voluntarily provide declarations, letters of support, testimony at depositions, response to interrogatories, or other information concerning the work performed under this AGREEMENT or relating to any project or property located within the CITY. Response to a subpoena or court order shall not be considered “voluntary” provided CONSULTANT gives CITY notice of such court order or subpoena.
(b) CONSULTANT shall promptly notify CITY should CONSULTANT, its officers, employees, agents, or subconsultants be served with any summons, complaint, subpoena, notice of deposition, request for documents, interrogatories, requests for admissions, or other discovery request, court order, or subpoena from any person or party regarding this AGREEMENT and the work performed thereunder or with respect to any project or property located within the CITY. CONSULTANT agrees to cooperate fully with CITY and to provide the opportunity to review any response to discovery requests provided by CONSULTANT.

However, CITY's right to review any such response does not imply or mean the right by CITY to control, direct, or rewrite said response.

24. SECURITY OF INFORMATION
CONSULTANT shall identify reasonably foreseeable internal and external risks to the privacy and security of personal information acquired during performance of this AGREEMENT that could result in the unauthorized disclosure, misuse, alteration, destruction, or other compromise of the information. CONSULTANT shall regularly assess the sufficiency of any safeguards and information security awareness training in place to control reasonably foreseeable internal and external risks, and evaluate and adjust those safeguards in light of the assessment.

25. NOTICES
Any notices which either party may desire to give to the other party under this AGREEMENT must be in writing and may be given either by (i) personal service, (ii) delivery by a reputable document delivery service, such as but not limited to, Federal Express, which provides a receipt showing date and time of delivery, or (iii) mailing in the United States Mail, certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed to the address of the party as set forth below or at any other address as that party may later designate by notice:

CITY CONSULTANT
City of Laguna Hills Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc. 24035 El Toro Rd 3548 Seagate Way, Suite 230
Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Oceanside, CA 92056

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9 Attn: City Clerk Attn: Peter J. Bucknam, President

26. ASSIGNMENT
CONSULTANT shall not assign the performance of this AGREEMENT, nor any part thereof, nor any monies due hereunder, without the prior written consent of CITY, which the CITY may grant or withhold in its sole and absolute discretion, with no obligation to disclose the basis for its decision to any person, firm, entity, or Party. ☒ [Check if Applicable] CONSULTANT shall provide CITY fourteen (14) days’ notice prior to the departure of any key personnel from CONSULTANT’s employ. Should key personnel leave CONSULTANT’s employ, CITY shall have the option to immediately terminate this AGREEMENT, within three (3) days of the close of said notice period. Upon termination of this AGREEMENT, CONSULTANT’s sole compensation shall be payment for actual services performed up to, and including, the date of termination or as may be otherwise agreed to in writing between the City Council and CONSULTANT.
☐ [Check if Applicable] Because of the personal nature of the services to be rendered pursuant to this AGREEMENT, only _______________(“PRINCIPAL”) shall perform the services described in this AGREEMENT. PRINCIPAL may use assistants, under their direct supervision, to perform some of the services under this AGREEMENT. CONSULTANT shall provide CITY fourteen (14) day's notice prior to the departure of PRINCIPAL from CONSULTANT's employ. Should they leave CONSULTANT's employ, CITY shall have the option to immediately terminate this AGREEMENT, within three (3) days of the close of said notice period. Upon termination of this AGREEMENT, CONSULTANT's sole compensation shall be payment for actual services performed up to, and including, the date of termination or as may be otherwise agreed to in writing between CITY and CONSULTANT.

27. LICENSES, PERMITS AND FEES
At all times during the term of this AGREEMENT and prior to commencement of any work under this AGREEMENT, CONSULTANT shall have in full force and effect, all licenses and permits required of it by law for the performance of the services described in this AGREEMENT, including, but not limited to, obtaining and maintaining a Laguna Hills business license. This includes payments of all applicable fees and other charges necessary for such compliance and performance.

28. GOVERNING LAW
CITY and CONSULTANT understand and agree that the laws of the State of California, or, as necessary, the laws of the United States Federal government, shall govern the rights, obligations, duties, and liabilities of the parties to this AGREEMENT and also govern the interpretation of this AGREEMENT. Any litigation concerning this AGREEMENT shall take place in Orange County Superior Court or Central District of California Federal District Court.

29. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This AGREEMENT contains the entire understanding between the parties relating to the obligations of the parties described in this AGREEMENT. All prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, representations, and statements, oral or written, direct or implied, are merged into this AGREEMENT and shall be of no further force or effect. Each party is entering into this AGREEMENT based solely upon the representations set forth herein and upon each party's own independent investigation of any and all facts such party deems material. Each Party has had the opportunity to have this Agreement reviewed by independent legal counsel of its own selection and is not relying on any representations, opinions, or advice of the other Party.

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10 30. CONTENTS OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND PROPOSAL
CONSULTANT is bound by the contents of CITY’s Request for Proposals and the contents of the Proposal submitted by CONSULTANT. In the event of conflict, this AGREEMENT shall take precedence over CITY’s Request for Proposals and CONSULTANT’s Proposal; and CITY’s Request for Proposals shall take precedence over CONSULTANT’s Proposal. No limitation of CONSULTANT’s liability, waiver of rights of CITY, or release of rights or remedies held by CITY, contained in CONSULTANT’s Proposal shall be of any force or effect.

31. INTERPRETATION
In the event of conflict or inconsistency between this AGREEMENT and any other document, including any proposal or Exhibit hereto, this AGREEMENT shall control unless a contrary intent is clearly stated. This AGREEMENT shall be interpreted as though drafted by all parties hereto.

32. MODIFICATION
No modification to this AGREEMENT shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by authorized representatives of the parties hereto. The written modification requirement cannot be waived.

33. ATTORNEY FEES
In any action or proceeding brought by either party against the other party arising out of or in any way connected to this AGREEMENT, or where any provision hereof is validly asserted as a defense, the parties shall bear their own attorney’s fees, costs, and expenses. Nothing in this provision shall excuse CONSULTANT’s duty to provide CITY with a defense at CONSULTANT’s cost when CITY receives a complaint, petition, or other pleading from a third party requiring CITY to defend itself.

34. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this AGREEMENT is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by court or jurisdiction, that provision shall be severed from the AGREEMENT, and the remaining provisions shall be in full force and effect.

35. AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE THIS AGREEMENT
The person or persons executing this AGREEMENT on behalf of CONSULTANT warrants and represents that they have the authority to execute this AGREEMENT on behalf of CONSULTANT and have the authority to bind CONSULTANT to the performance of its obligations hereunder. CONSULTANT agrees that the person executing this AGREEMENT is an authorized agent of the CONSULTANT with the power to bind CONSULTANT to this AGREEMENT.

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11 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this AGREEMENT to be executed the day and year first above written.
“CITY”
CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, a California
Municipal Corporation
“CONSULTANT”

BUCKNAM INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP,
INC., a California Corporation
By:

Bob Wingenroth,
City Manager
By:

Peter J. Bucknam,
President & Secretary
By:

Joshua Stevenson,
City Clerk
By:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
By:

Colin Burns,
Interim City Attorney

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12 Exhibit “A” Scope of Services And Payment Terms

Proposal for

ON-CALL BUILDING, PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEERING

CONSULTING AND SUPPORT SERVICES
RFP Issued: April 6, 2026
Submitted: May 22, 2026
GMU Engineers and Geologists (GMU)
30336 Esperanza
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
949-888-6513
GMU Proposal No. 26.202.00

May 22, 2026
A. COVER LETTER
Ms. Jennifer Lowe
Community Development Director

CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS
24035 El Toro Road
Laguna Hills, CA 92653 GMU Proposal 26.202.00
Subject: Proposal for On-Call Public Works/Engineering Consulting and Support Services, City of Laguna Hills
References: City of Laguna Hills, “Request for Proposals (RFP) On-Call Building, Public Works/Engineering Consulting and Support Services”, issued April 6, 2026
Dear Ms. Lowe:

GMU Engineers and Geologists (GMU) is pleased to submit our proposal to continue to continue providing on-call Public Works and Engineering consulting and support services to the City of Laguna Hills. Established in 1967, GMU is a certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE) with nearly 60 years of experience supporting Southern California public agencies through responsive, practical, and technically sound engineering and construction support services.

GMU understands the City is seeking qualified consultants to supplement Public Works operations through an on-call, task order-based service model that emphasizes responsiveness, technical competence, coordination with City staff, and efficient delivery of municipal projects and services. Since 2023, GMU has proudly supported the City of Laguna Hills through similar on-call services and appreciates the opportunity to continue that relationship.

In response to Section V of the RFP, GMU is proposing to provide the following services:
> Public Works Inspection
> Engineering Plan Check
> Pavement Management Plan Development Services
In addition to the requested services above, GMU can provide the following supplemental services to support City projects and operations:
> Geotechnical Engineering
> Pavement Engineering
> Geotechnical Plan Checking and Report Review
> Geotechnical Observation and Materials Testing
> Pavement Observation and Testing
> Registered Special Inspection
> Grant- and Measure M2-related Pavement Support Services > Other Related Services as Requested by the City

Ms. Jennifer Lowe, CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS
Proposal, On-Call Public Works/Engineering Consulting and Support Services May 22, 2026 3 GMU Proposal 26.202.00

TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. COVER LETTER ................................................................................................................... 1 B. COMPANY DATA.................................................................................................................. 5 B.1 OFFICIAL NAME AND ADDRESS................................................................................... 5 B.2 PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT..................................................................................... 5 B.3 TYPE OF ENTITY............................................................................................................ 5 B.4 FEDERAL EMPLOYER ID NUMBER............................................................................... 5 B.5 OFFICE LOCATIONS...................................................................................................... 5 B.6 OWNERSHIP................................................................................................................... 5 B.7 BUSINESS NAME ........................................................................................................... 5 B.8 EXPERIENCE.................................................................................................................. 6 B.9 COMPARABLE CONTRACTS......................................................................................... 6 B.10 FAILURES OR REFUSALS TO COMPLETE CONTRACT ............................................ 8 B.11 PRINCIPALS ................................................................................................................. 8 B.12 OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS.................................................................................. 8 B.13 LITIGATION/ADVERSE JUDGEMENT HISTORY ......................................................... 8 B.14 TERMINATION OF CONTRACT “FOR CAUSE” HISTORY ........................................... 8 C. RESUMES AND QUALIFICATIONS OF PERSONNEL ......................................................... 9 D. ORGANIZATIONAL CHART.................................................................................................10 E. REFERENCES.....................................................................................................................11 CLIENT REFERENCES........................................................................................................11 F. PROJECT UNDERSTANDING, OVERVIEW AND APPROACH ...........................................12 UNDERSTANDING...............................................................................................................12 APPROACH..........................................................................................................................12 SCOPE OF SERVICES.........................................................................................................13 Public Works Inspection ....................................................................................................13 Engineering Plan Check (Including Geotechnical Review Services)..................................13 Pavement Management Plan Services..............................................................................14 Pavement Engineering ......................................................................................................16 Geotechnical Engineering .................................................................................................18 Construction Materials Testing and Special Inspection......................................................19 PROJECT MANAGEMENT...................................................................................................22 CITY-PROVIDED RESOURCES & ASSISTANCE................................................................22 ADDITIONAL SERVICES......................................................................................................23 Geotechnical Emergency Consulting Services ..................................................................23

Ms. Jennifer Lowe, CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS
Proposal, On-Call Public Works/Engineering Consulting and Support Services May 22, 2026 4 GMU Proposal 26.202.00
Geotechnical Forensic/Expert Witness Consulting Services..............................................24 Geotechnical Monitoring....................................................................................................24 PROJECT CONTROLS.........................................................................................................24 QUALITY CONTROL/QUALITY ASSURANCE (QA/QC).......................................................25 G. SCHEDULE..........................................................................................................................26 H: COMMUNICATION PLAN ....................................................................................................28 I. COMPENSATION/PAYMENT SCHEDULE............................................................................29 J: CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE...........................................................................................29 K: CERTIFICATION OF PROPOSAL........................................................................................29 L: NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT .............................................................................................29 M: ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF ADDENDA.................................................................................29 Appendix A – Key Staff Resumes
Appendix B – Required Forms

Ms. Jennifer Lowe, CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS
Proposal, On-Call Public Works/Engineering Consulting and Support Services May 22, 2026 5 GMU Proposal 26.202.00
B. COMPANY DATA
B.1 OFFICIAL NAME AND ADDRESS
GMU Geotechnical, Inc. is the firm’s legal business name. GMU conducts business under the name GMU Engineers and Geologists (dba) and is located at 30336 Esperanza, Rancho Santa Margarita, California 92688. Office Phone: (949) 888-6513. Fax: (949) 888-1380.

B.2 PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT
GMU’s primary point of contact for the City of Laguna Hills will be Roger Schlierkamp, MSc, PE, Vice President and Principal Pavement Engineer, and he can be reached at:
30336 Esperanza
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 888-6513
[email protected].

B.3 TYPE OF ENTITY
GMU Geotechnical is a California S Corporation.

B.4 FEDERAL EMPLOYER ID NUMBER
Federal ID 33-0359134.

B.5 OFFICE LOCATIONS
GMU maintains a single office at the address listed above in Section B.2, where all company operations, project management, engineering services, laboratory testing, and administrative functions are coordinated.

B.6 OWNERSHIP
GMU is not wholly or partially owned by another business organization or individual. The firm is privately owned and operated by four Principals who actively manage the company’s day-to-day operations and remain directly involved in project management, technical oversight, and client service.

B.7 BUSINESS NAME
GMU has continuously operated since 1967. The firm was originally established under the name Evans, Goffman & McCormick. In 1978, the company name was changed to Goffman, McCormick & Urban, Inc. In 2005, the company name was updated to GMU Geotechnical, Inc., under which the firm has operated for the past 21 years. To reflect the firm’s growing range of engineering and consulting services, GMU also registered the dba name GMU Engineers and Geologists.

Ms. Jennifer Lowe, CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS
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B.8 EXPERIENCE
GMU has extensive experience providing on-call consulting, engineering, inspection, and testing services to municipalities and public agencies throughout Southern California, including more than 30 years of experience supporting local agency projects and operations similar to those described in the referenced RFP.

B.9 COMPARABLE CONTRACTS
The following list includes representative public agencies for whom GMU has provided on-call services similar to that listed in the RFP within the past 5 years. Given that our comparable contracts are for on-call services and not specific projects, this list below includes descriptions of the work provided and GMU key staff. Additional information for specific example projects for each contract, including the GMU project manager, the cost of construction, and the size of the project, can be provided upon request.

Agency Contract
Term Services Provided Contact Phone GMU Key Staff
City of
Newport
Beach
2009 to
present
On-call geotechnical services, including
pavement engineering, geotechnical
investigation, plan checking, observation
and testing, and materials testing
Andy Tran,
Assistant
City
Engineer
(949)
644-3315
Roger
Schlierkamp
City of
Aliso Viejo
2021 to
present
On-call geotechnical services, including
pavement engineering, geotechnical
investigation, observation and testing, and
materials testing
Shaun
Pelletier,
Director of
Public
Works
(949)
425-2530
Roger
Schlierkamp
City of
Anaheim
2019 to
present
As-needed pavement reports and design
and potholing investigation services;
Geotechnical peer review for Engineering
permits
Carlos
Castellanos,
City
Engineer
(714)
765-6860
Roger
Schlierkamp,
Lisa Bates
City of
Chino Hills
2001 to
present
On-call geotechnical services, including
pavement engineering, geotechnical
investigation, QA/QC geotechnical
monitoring of development projects, plan
checking, observation and testing, and
materials testing
Carl Hassel,
Engineering
Manager
(909)
364-2800
Roger
Schlierkamp,
Lisa Bates
City of
Cypress
2025 to
present
On-call pavement management planning
and pavement design, construction
inspection, geotechnical materials
observation, and program management
Kevin Chin,
Associate
Engineer
(714)
229-6760
Roger
Schlierkamp
City of
Dana
Point
2016 to
present
On-call geotechnical engineering and
inspection services
Matt
Sinacori,
City
Engineer
(949)
248-3554
Roger
Schlierkamp
City of
Garden
Grove
2020 to
present
On-call geotechnical services, including
pavement engineering, geotechnical
investigation, observation and testing, and
materials testing
Mark Uphus,
Senior Civil
Engineer
(714)
741-5192
Roger
Schlierkamp

Ms. Jennifer Lowe, CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS
Proposal, On-Call Public Works/Engineering Consulting and Support Services May 22, 2026 7 GMU Proposal 26.202.00
City of
Huntington
Beach
2021 to
present On-call material testing and engineering
Joe
Fuentes,
Senior Civil
Engineer
(714)
536-5431
Roger
Schlierkamp
City of
Irvine
2016 to
present
On-call geotechnical services, including
pavement engineering, geotechnical
investigation, observation and testing, and
materials testing
Darrell
Hartmen,
Senior Civil
Engineer
(949)
724-7365
Roger
Schlierkamp,
Lisa Bates
City of
Laguna
Hills
2023 to
present
Plan check, geotechnical, and pavement
engineering
Joe Ames,
Assistant
City
Manager
(949)
707-2651
Roger
Schlierkamp,
Lisa Bates
City of
Laguna
Niguel
1998 to
present
On-call geotechnical services, including
pavement engineering, geotechnical
investigation, plan checking, QA/QC
geotechnical monitoring of development
projects, observation and testing, and
materials testing
Kathy
Nguyen,
Engineering
Services
Manager
(949)
362-4337
Roger
Schlierkamp,
Lisa Bates
City of
Lake
Forest
2018 to
present
On-call geotechnical services, including
pavement engineering, geotechnical
investigation, plan checking, QA/QC
geotechnical monitoring of development
projects, observation and testing, and
materials testing
Doug
Erdman,
Assistant
City
Engineer
(949)
461-3480
Roger
Schlierkamp
City of
Mission
Viejo
2018 to
present
On-call geotechnical services, including
pavement engineering, geotechnical
investigation, plan checking, observation
and testing, and materials testing
Rich
Schlesinger,
City
Engineer
(949)
470-3056
Roger
Schlierkamp,
Lisa Bates,
Mike Moscrop
City of
Rancho
Santa
Margarita
2021 to
present
On-call geotechnical services, including
pavement engineering, geotechnical
investigation, plan checking, observation
and testing, and materials testing
Brendan
Dugan,
Public
Works
Director /
City
Engineer
(949)
635-1800
Roger
Schlierkamp,
Lisa Bates
City of
San
Clemente
2020 to
present
On-call geotechnical services for plan
checking
Zak Ponsen,
Senior Civil
Engineer
(949)
361-6119 Lisa Bates
City of
San
Fernando
2021 to
present
Pavement design services, public works
inspection, geotechnical materials
observation and testing, capital
improvement (CIP) program management
Wendell
Johnson,
Director of
Public
Works
(818)
898-1222
Roger
Schlierkamp
City of
San Juan
Capistrano
2020 to
present
On-call geotechnical services, including
pavement engineering, geotechnical
investigation, plan checking, observation
and testing, and materials testing
Jeremy
Hohnbaum,
City
Engineer
(949)
493-5911
Roger
Schlierkamp,
Lisa Bates
City of
Stanton
2023 to
present On-call geotechnical services
Han Sol
Yoo, Civil
Engineer
(714)
379-9222
Roger
Schlierkamp,
Lisa Bates

Ms. Jennifer Lowe, CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS
Proposal, On-Call Public Works/Engineering Consulting and Support Services May 22, 2026 8 GMU Proposal 26.202.00
County of
Orange
2023 to
present
On-call geotechnical services, including
geotechnical investigation, materials
testing, and construction inspection
Krishna
Nadaraja,
Pavement
Maintenanc
e and
Materials
Engineer
(714)
667-8800
Ali Bastani,
Roger
Schlierkamp
Trabuco
Canyon
Water
District
2025 to
present On-call geotechnical services
Lorrie
Lausten,
District
Engineer
(949)
858-0277
Aron Taylor,
Roger
Schlierkamp
Moulton
Niguel
Water
District
2018 to
present On-call geotechnical services
Steve Merk,
Superintend
ent of
Engineering
(949)
831-2500
Aron Taylor,
Roger
Schlierkamp
Santa
Margarita
Water
District
2016 to
present On-call geotechnical services
Dan Ward,
Construction
Engineering
Manager
(949)
459-6420
Aron Taylor,
Roger
Schlierkamp,
Lisa Bates
B.10 FAILURES OR REFUSALS TO COMPLETE CONTRACT
GMU has not failed or refused to complete a contract.

B.11 PRINCIPALS
GMU is privately owned by four Principals:
> Aron Taylor, MSc, PG, CEG, CEO, Senior Principal Engineering Geologist > Mike Moscrop, MSc, PE, GE, President, Senior Principal Geotechnical Engineer > Roger Schlierkamp, MSc, PE, Vice President, Principal Pavement Engineer > Gregory Silver, MSc, PE, GE, Senior Principal / CEO Emeritus GMU is not owned by any other individuals or firms.

B.12 OTHER FINANCIAL INTERESTS
GMU has no financial interests in other lines of business.

B.13 LITIGATION/ADVERSE JUDGEMENT HISTORY
Neither GMU nor any of its officers has any past or ongoing litigation, determinations, or contract terminations of the type described in the RFP. In addition, GMU has not been disciplined by any government agency or professional association.

B.14 TERMINATION OF CONTRACT “FOR CAUSE” HISTORY
GMU has never had a contract terminated “for cause” or which required completion by another party.

Ms. Jennifer Lowe, CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS
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C. RESUMES AND QUALIFICATIONS OF PERSONNEL
The personnel listed below will serve as GMU’s primary key staff for the project types identified in this RFP. All key personnel are full-time employees based in GMU’s Rancho Santa Margarita office and have no known conflicts of interest with the City of Laguna Hills. Resumes for the identified key personnel are included in Appendix A.

GMU acknowledges the RFP request for listings of projects and clients associated with key staff.

Given the extensive experience of the proposed team members across numerous public agency assignments, each resume includes representative projects and relevant experience demonstrating the qualifications of the proposed personnel to perform the requested services.

PRIMARY CONTACT
Roger Schlierkamp, MSc,
PE, Vice President /
Principal Pavement
Engineer,
[email protected]
Amina Mannan, PhD,
PE, Senior Engineer,
[email protected]
Mike Moscrop, MSc, PE,
GE, President / Senior
Principal Engineer,
[email protected]
Lisa Bates, PG, CEG,
Associate Geologist /
Director of Municipal
Geotechnical &
Engineering Services
[email protected]
Bryan E. Rodriguez, PG,
CEG, Project Engineering
Geologist,
[email protected]
Jade Sill, ACI, ICC,
Caltrans Certified
Senior Engineering
Technician/Public Works
Inspector,
[email protected]
Note that in the event emergency services are required, any of the personnel listed above may be contacted for geotechnical or pavement engineering support.

Ms. Jennifer Lowe, CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS
Proposal, On-Call Public Works/Engineering Consulting and Support Services May 22, 2026 10 GMU Proposal 26.202.00
D. ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
GMU’s organizational chart is provided. The key personnel listed is not anticipated to change through the life of the agreement. Should an unexpected transition need to occur, a Transition Plan will be implemented. The Transition Plan will be facilitated by our Vice President/Principal Pavement Engineer, Roger Schlierkamp, who is also the primary contact to the City. The plan will include transition of all projects assigned to the outgoing staff to the newly assigned staff with direct oversight by Roger. The transition will be completed such that continuity is maintained, and the City will continue to benefit from timely response, cost effectiveness, and high quality of work.

Ms. Jennifer Lowe, CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS
Proposal, On-Call Public Works/Engineering Consulting and Support Services May 22, 2026 11 GMU Proposal 26.202.00
E. REFERENCES

CLIENT REFERENCES
GMU has provided on-call services to municipalities and governing agencies for over 30 years.

The following references are clients to whom services similar to the referenced RFP have been provided within the past 5 years.
• Shaun Pelletier, Director of Public Works, City of Aliso Viejo 12 Journey, Suite 100, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, (949) 425-2530 [email protected]
2016-current: On-call geotechnical services including Public Works design and construction, pavement engineering, geotechnical peer review, and emergency geotechnical consulting.
• Matt Sinacori, City Engineer, City of Dana Point
33282 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629, (949) 248-3574 [email protected]
2016-current: On-call geotechnical services including Public Works design and construction, pavement engineering, Public Works Inspection, and emergency geotechnical consulting.
• Kathy Kelley, Engineering Services Manager, City of Laguna Niguel 30111 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, (949) 362-4341 [email protected]
1994-current: On-call geotechnical services including Public Works design and construction, pavement engineering, development review/plan checking for Public Works, Planning, Grading, and Building Departments, and emergency geotechnical consulting. • Doug Erdman, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, City of Lake Forest 100 Civic Center Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630, (949) 282-5233 [email protected]
2018-current: On-call geotechnical services including Public Works design and construction, QA/QC services, and pavement engineering projects. • David A. Webb, Public Works/Director, City of Newport Beach 100 Civic Center, Newport Beach, CA 92660, (949) 644-3328 [email protected]
2009-current: On-call geotechnical services including Public Works design and construction, and pavement engineering projects.

Additional references are available upon request.

Ms. Jennifer Lowe, CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS
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F. PROJECT UNDERSTANDING, OVERVIEW AND APPROACH

UNDERSTANDING
Based on our review of the referenced RFP, including the Scope of Services outlined in Section IV and V, and our experience providing on-call services to the City of Laguna Hills since 2023, GMU understands that the City is seeking responsive, technically qualified consultants to support Public Works and Engineering operations through an as-needed task order-based service model.

The requested services generally involve coordination with City staff, timely project delivery, support for capital improvement and maintenance projects, plan review assistance, constructionphase support, and ongoing pavement infrastructure management.

GMU is not proposing to provide Building Division services identified in Section IV of the RFP.

Our proposal is limited to the Public Works/Engineering-related services identified in Section V, specifically:
> Section V. Category A. - Public Works Inspection
> Section V. Category E. - Engineering Plan Check (Geotechnical Plan Checking and Report Review)
> Section V. Category G. - Pavement Management Plan Development Services > Other Related Services:
▪ Pavement Engineering
▪ Geotechnical Engineering
▪ Construction Materials Inspection and Testing, including Geotechnical Observation and Testing, Materials Testing, Pavement Observation and Testing, and Registered Special Inspection
GMU understands the importance of providing responsive communication, experienced personnel, practical technical recommendations, and consistent coordination with City staff to support the City’s ongoing public infrastructure and development-related activities. A more detailed discussion of these services and GMU’s proposed approach to each service category is provided below.

APPROACH
GMU’s approach to on-call municipal support services emphasizes responsiveness, continuity of assigned personnel, practical technical support, and clear communication with City staff. We understand that public works and engineering assignments often require rapid response, flexibility in staffing, and coordination with City personnel, contractors, utility agencies, and design consultants to maintain project schedules and support ongoing City operations.

Upon receipt of a task order or request for services, GMU will acknowledge the request the same business day and, when appropriate, prepare a project-specific scope, schedule, and fee proposal for the City’s review. For urgent or emergency assignments, GMU is available to respond during evenings and weekends with minimal notice. All proposed key staff are based locally within Orange County, allowing rapid mobilization and direct coordination with City personnel.

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Following authorization, the assigned GMU Project Manager will develop a project-specific work approach tailored to the City’s objectives, schedule, and budget. Depending on the assignment, services may include field investigations, engineering analysis, plan review, laboratory testing, construction support, and preparation of technical deliverables. Throughout each assignment, GMU management staff monitor technical quality, schedule, budget, and communication to support timely and consistent delivery of services.

GMU staffs each task order with personnel appropriate for the assignment scope and complexity.

Typical task order staffing may include a Project Manager, supporting engineering staff, certified inspectors, and laboratory personnel, as needed. Because all services are coordinated through GMU’s Rancho Santa Margarita office, the City benefits from streamlined communication, efficient internal coordination, and rapid deployment of staff and resources.

Project schedules are established in coordination with City staff at the outset of each assignment.

Following authorization, GMU can typically initiate services within a few business days, depending on project complexity, permit requirements, and site access conditions. Deliverable schedules are tracked throughout the assignment to support timely completion of services and responsiveness to City needs.

SCOPE OF SERVICES
Public Works Inspection
GMU provides Public Works inspection services for encroachment permits, public infrastructure improvements, street rehabilitation projects, utility improvements, grading activities, and related municipal construction projects. Services may include review of approved plans and permits, field observation of construction activities, documentation of contractor compliance with project requirements, coordination with City staff and contractors, and communication of field issues requiring resolution. Inspection personnel are supported by GMU project managers and engineering staff to facilitate timely communication and issue resolution throughout construction.

Engineering Plan Check (Including Geotechnical Review Services) GMU provides engineering plan check and geotechnical review services for public and private development projects. Review services may include grading plans, geotechnical reports, storm water quality plans (including hydrology studies and Water Quality Management Plans (WQMPs)), pavement sections, and related engineering documents. Reviews are performed in accordance with applicable City standards, project requirements, and accepted engineering practices, with an emphasis on practical, concise, and timely review comments.

GMU utilizes an internal review tracking system to document receipt, completion, and transmittal of review comments and responses, allowing efficient management of review turnaround times and coordination with City staff.

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Pavement Management Plan Services
GMU provides Pavement Management
Plan (PMP) services for municipal
roadway networks in accordance with
OCTA Measure M2 and ASTM D6433
requirements. GMU currently provides
PMP services for other OC cities that
also have measure M2 pavement
management plan report
requirements, such as cities of
Newport Beach, Laguna Niguel, Aliso
Viejo, and Cypress. Beyond Orange
County, GMU has also provided
pavement management plan services for
the Cities of Hermosa Beach, San
Fernando, and Chino Hills, as well as
other agencies and private communities
throughout Southern California.

Our services include pavement inventory review and updates, field pavement condition surveys, pavement condition index (PCI) evaluations, GIS/GPS-based data collection, maintenance and rehabilitation (M&R) planning, budget forecasting, and preparation of OCTA-compliant PMP reports and supporting documentation.

Pavement Inventory and Database
Review / Update: GMU will review and
update the City’s pavement inventory
database, including verification of
roadway segment limits, pavement
areas, functional classifications, and
related pavement management data.

Our team utilizes established QA/QC
procedures developed through recent
PMP projects for multiple Orange
County agencies to efficiently validate
and maintain pavement management
system (PMS) databases while
minimizing the level of effort required
from City staff. Figure 2: GMU staff performing pavement condition index (PCI) field surveys in accordance with ASTM D6433.

Figure 1: City of Newport Beach pavement condition rating map. GMU has prepared the City’s Pavement Management
Plans since 2021.

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Field Pavement Condition
Surveys: Field pavement condition
surveys are performed by GMU’s
OCTA-certified pavement
inspectors in accordance with
ASTM D6433 and applicable OCTA
guidelines. During surveys,
pavement distress data, roadway
characteristics, pavement type, and
other segment information are
verified and updated as needed.

GMU incorporates multiple layers of
quality control during field
evaluations, including calibration
reviews between inspectors,
selective re-inspections, and
comparison of newly collected PCI
data against historical trends to help
ensure consistent and reliable
pavement condition results.

PCI Analysis and Reporting: GMU
processes field survey data using industry-standard pavement management software, including MicroPAVER, to calculate PCI values and support network-level pavement analysis. Deliverables may include updated GIS-based pavement condition maps, PCI summary tables, roadway condition exhibits, and budget scenario evaluations to support City Council presentations, capital improvement planning, and OCTA reporting requirements.

Practical and Effective Network-Level Recommendations: GMU develops maintenance and rehabilitation (M&R) recommendations using a practical, data-driven approach that considers pavement condition, deterioration trends, roadway classification, available funding, and lifecycle cost considerations. Services may include preparation of short- and long-term M&R plans identifying recommended treatments, project timing, estimated construction costs, and funding scenarios to support capital improvement programming and long-term pavement preservation planning.

Figure 3: GMU OCTA-certified Pavement Inspectors.

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Pavement Engineering
GMU maintains a dedicated in-house
Pavement Engineering Department
specializing in pavement evaluation,
rehabilitation design, pavement materials
engineering, and construction support
services for municipal roadway systems.

This integrated capability allows GMU to
support both long-term pavement planning
efforts and individual rehabilitation projects
as City needs arise.

Services may include subsurface evaluation
(corings), falling weight deflectometer
(FWD) testing, ground-penetrating radar
(GPR) testing, laboratory testing,
engineering analysis, and preparation of
rehabilitation recommendations. These tools
and services can provide additional
structural and materials-related data to
supplement PCI-based pavement
management evaluations and support
optimization of future rehabilitation
strategies and capital improvement projects.

Figure 4: Illustration demonstrating the effect M&R strategies have on longterm pavement performance.

Figure 5: GMU's in-house falling weight deflectometer
(FWD) and ground-penetrating radar (GPR) testing
equipment located at our Rancho Santa Margarita
office, used for structural pavement evaluation and
layer thickness assessment.

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GMU also provides pavement materials laboratory testing through its in-house Caltrans-certified laboratory, including asphalt concrete mix design services and quality assurance/quality control testing during construction. This integrated approach allows GMU to support pavement projects from initial pavement management planning and project prioritization through final design, construction support, and quality assurance.

Figure 6: Asphalt pavement deflection
testing data map prepared by GMU for
the City of Aliso Viejo (2025).

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Geotechnical Engineering
GMU has nearly 60 years of experience providing geotechnical investigation and design services for both public and private sector clients. Our team has supported a wide range of municipal and infrastructure projects, including civic centers, city halls, community buildings, parks, bridges, roadways, retaining walls (including segmental systems), utilities, slope grading and repair, and emergency response services such as landslide evaluation, repair design, and construction oversight. This depth of experience and technical capability enables GMU to deliver responsive and cost-effective geotechnical solutions.
• Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology - Four Registered Geotechnical Engineers and five Certified Engineering Geologists with extensive experience spanning master-planned communities, landslides, bridges, public works facilities, roadways, and high-rise structures.
• Structural Engineering and Geo-Structural Design - Design of conventional retaining walls, soil nail walls, soldier pile systems, and mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls. • Soils and Materials Laboratory - Certified by Caltrans and AASHTO. • Forensic Engineering and Expert Witness Consultation – Over 35 years of experience providing forensic investigations, litigation support, and expert witness services. • Geotechnical Instrumentation - More than 35 years of experience in the installation and monitoring of hillside and slope movement instrumentation systems.

Figure 7: GMU performing geotechnical subsurface exploration in support the ACI Jet redevelopment at John Wayne Airport.

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Construction Materials Testing and Special Inspection
GMU provides construction materials inspection and testing services for soil, aggregate base, asphalt concrete, concrete, reinforcing steel, masonry, structural steel, and related construction materials. Services may include field sampling and testing, compaction testing, batch plant inspection, laboratory testing, and documentation of contractor compliance with project specifications and applicable standards.

GMU utilizes certified engineering technicians and inspectors with certifications from Caltrans, ACI, ICC, and other recognized organizations. Field and laboratory services are supported by GMU’s in-house Caltrans- and AASHTO-certified materials testing laboratory, allowing compliance with requirements for state- and federally funded projects.

Many GMU field personnel are cross-certified in geotechnical observation, pavement inspection, and special inspection services, allowing efficient staffing and reduced field coordination requirements for the City. Laboratory test results are reviewed by GMU engineers and provided to the City with engineering evaluation and support, as needed.

GMU can also perform construction materials submittal reviews and review contractor-provided certificates of compliance for conformance with project specifications and contract documents.

Figure 8: GMU’s Caltrans- and AASHTO certified materials testing laboratory, located in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA.

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Construction materials that we routinely test and/or inspect include:

Construction Materials Testing Capabilities
• Soil
• Aggregates
• Concrete
• Masonry
• Asphalt mixtures and asphalt plant
inspection
• Epoxies
• Metal
• Steel reinforcement
• Welds
• Coring of asphalt
Our geotechnical observation and testing capabilities include:

Geotechnical Observation and Testing
• Grading observation
• Compaction testing
• Fill moisture control
• Subdrain installation
• Removal observations
• Roadway subgrade testing
• Trench backfill testing
• Mitigation of unsuitable subgrade soil
Our notable pavement observation and testing capabilities, conducted by Caltrans-certified technicians, include:

Pavement Observation and Testing
• Subgrade aggregate base material
compaction
• Hot-mix asphalt placement and
compaction
• In-place density of hot-mix asphalt,
base, and subgrade using a nuclear
gauge
• Pavement coring and testing
• Verification of Cement/emulsion
content
• Mixing temperatures, time, and
uniformity (segregation) checks
• Mix uniformity and adequate mixing
• Aggregate storage and handling
condition observations
• Pavement coring and testing
• Equipment working order verification
• Joint construction
• Equipment calibrations, including
scales
• Batch and/or drum plant inspection
and testing, including
o Sand equivalent (SE)
o Percentage of crushed particles
o Fine aggregate specific gravity
and absorption (FA SG)
o Coarse aggregate specific gravity
and absorption (CA SG)
o Los Angeles (LA) abrasion testing
o Fine aggregate angularity (FAA)

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Figure 9: GMU performing pavement observation and testing services in the City of Newport Beach to support evaluation and mitigation of unstable subgrade conditions.

Our special inspection capabilities, conducted by ICC-certified inspectors, include:

Special Inspection
• Concrete placement
• Reinforcing steel and embedded
items
• Structural steel erection welding
• High-strength bolting
• Post-tensioned concrete
• Masonry
• Drilled-in anchors
• Fireproofing
• Non-shrink grout
Many of GMU’s public works inspectors and engineering technicians are multi-certified as geotechnical engineering technicians, special inspectors, and pavement inspectors. This crosscertification allows GMU to assign a single qualified technician to perform multiple required inspections, where other firms may need two or three individuals to complete the same scope.

The result is greater efficiency, reduced scheduling effort for City staff, and measurable cost savings.

The following table lists GMU’s employees and their certifications relating to inspection and materials testing.

GMU Staff Name Certifications* Expiration Date(s)
Daniel Abeyta ACI
Caltrans
10/11/2029
10/11/2029
Jonathan Basalla ACI
ICC
Caltrans
1/14/2027
10/04/2026
Passed renewal, waiting on
actual certification with
expiration date
Rasheed Bilal Caltrans 2/20/2028
Kevin Buffington ACI
ICC
6/25/2026
9/1/2026

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Kevin Criswell Caltrans 7/31/2026
Mehrdad Ganji ACI
Caltrans
2/16/2029
2/16/2029
Royce Gould ACI
ICC
Caltrans
8/04/2028
6/21/2028
2/20/2027
Russell Price ACI
ICC
Caltrans
8/04/2028
4/18/2028
3/13/2027
Jade Sill ACI
ICC
Caltrans
5/05/2028
9/1/2026
3/13/2027
Aaron Yett ACI
Caltrans
1/14/2027
7/10/2026
Laboratory Caltrans 6/26/2026

PROJECT MANAGEMENT
GMU’s assigned Project Manager will provide overall coordination and management for each task order from initiation through completion, including scope coordination, scheduling, technical oversight, invoicing, and communication with City staff, contractors, and the project team.

Depending on the assignment type and complexity, GMU’s Principals and senior technical staff remain actively involved throughout the duration of projects to provide technical guidance, quality control, and responsive decision-making support.

GMU emphasizes proactive communication and responsive project management to help keep assignments on schedule and within budget. Regular coordination with City staff allows project issues, scheduling conflicts, technical concerns, and field-related observations to be identified and addressed promptly to maintain project continuity and minimize delays.

GMU will provide project status updates and coordination at a frequency appropriate to the complexity and duration of each assignment and tailored to the City’s preferences.

For construction-related assignments, GMU personnel promptly communicate observed construction, inspection, or material-related deficiencies to City staff and contractor representatives to support timely corrective action and minimize construction delays.

CITY-PROVIDED RESOURCES & ASSISTANCE
For the effective delivery of GMU’s services, we request the following from the City:
• Project Documents & Background Information – Access to plans, specifications, permits, prior reports, and pavement management plan data files. • Coordination Support – Assistance in communicating with City departments, utility agencies, and stakeholders.
• Inspection Access & Permits – Right-of-entry for inspections and any necessary permits.

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• Meeting Space & Scheduling – Support for progress meetings, pre-construction meetings, as needed.

We will work closely with the City to ensure efficient project execution while minimizing resource demands.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES
GMU offers the following optional services to City clients on an as-needed basis.

Geotechnical Emergency Consulting Services
GMU’s professional staff of nine licensed Geotechnical Engineers and Engineering Geologists allows us to respond to emergencies immediately and with both technical expertise and direct experience in the City of Laguna Hills. Our emergency response capabilities include:
• 24/7 response to geotechnical emergencies.
• On-site evaluation and consultation.
• Real-time recommendations addressing public safety concerns (i.e., home or structure tagging, slope stability assessments, etc.)
Figure 10: GMU conducting subsurface drilling for an emergency slope stability evaluation in San Clemente along the bluff above the Metrolink rail corridor.

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Geotechnical Forensic/Expert Witness Consulting Services GMU senior staff has consulted on hundreds of forensic and litigation-related cases involving public agencies and private clients. Mike Moscrop and Lisa Bates serve as the primary contacts for these services and have represented numerous cities in litigation and claim resolution matters.

Geotechnical Monitoring
GMU has provided comprehensive geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring services on projects throughout Southern California for over two decades. Our experiences include monitoring major landslides, MSE walls, foundations, deep fills, shoring systems/excavations, and embankments.

GMU designs, installs, and monitors geotechnical instrumentation systems and associated databases. GMU is known for the successful design and implementation of in-field sensors read manually to the monitoring of complex projects in real-time. Our designs have assisted our clients in making informed decisions, reducing costs, and minimizing risks. Types of instrumentation include the following:

Types of Instrumentation
• Deformation Strain
o Inclinometers
o Extensometers
o Settlement Monuments
o Settlement Plates
o Utility Point Markers
o Tiltmeters
o Strain Gauges
o Crack Gauges
• Groundwater
o Monitoring Wells
o Piezometers
• Pressure
o Pressure Cells including:
▪ Vibrating Wire
▪ Pneumatic
▪ Tactile
• Vibration & Sound
o Four-Channel Portable
Seismographs with Sound
Monitoring
• Video
o Pipe Video

PROJECT CONTROLS
GMU utilizes established project controls to manage project scope, budget, schedule, and quality throughout each assignment. Key project control measures include the following:
• A lead Project Manager and Principal oversees each assignment from initiation through completion and serves as the primary point of contact between GMU and the City. • Internal project kickoff meetings are conducted to review project scope, schedule, staffing, technical approach, and budget expectations prior to beginning work. • Regular internal coordination meetings are held to monitor project progress, staffing, schedules, and project costs.
• Subconsultant and outside service costs, if utilized, are reviewed against project budgets prior to authorization and invoice approval.

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• Draft and final deliverables are reviewed by senior engineering staff and/or Principals as part of GMU’s QA/QC procedures.
• Ongoing communication between project staff, management, and the City supports timely identification and resolution of project issues.
• GMU emphasizes development of realistic project scopes, schedules, and budgets to support efficient project delivery and high-quality technical services.

QUALITY CONTROL/QUALITY ASSURANCE (QA/QC)
GMU maintains an established QA/QC program to provide technical oversight and quality control throughout each assignment. Project work is routinely reviewed by senior engineering staff and Principals to support technical accuracy, consistency, and compliance with applicable project requirements and industry standards. Regular internal coordination and project status discussions also allow GMU to efficiently address technical issues and develop practical, cost-effective solutions.

Field personnel report daily to project management regarding task progress, scheduling, and any issues encountered during field operations. GMU’s technicians and inspectors maintain certifications from Caltrans, ICC, ACI, and other agencies, while laboratory personnel, procedures, and equipment are certified by Caltrans, AASHTO, AMRL, DSA, and the County of Orange. GMU’s services are performed in accordance with applicable industry standards and current standards of practice.

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G. SCHEDULE
Based on our experience as on-call consultants for the City of Laguna Hills as well as other agencies, project schedules are based on the specific scope and site conditions for each project.

As requested in the RFP, we have provided example schedules for different project types. This schedule demonstrates typical durations for critical path items, work activities, deliverables, and review times. It should be noted that GMU has developed a reputation for responsiveness and on-time project completion, and we commit to being ready to begin work on a project immediately upon receiving our notice to proceed.
• Public Works Inspection:
o Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 11:00 am or as needed • Engineering Plan Check:
o Grading plan check and storm water quality plan review:
▪ Initial review – 10 working days
▪ Subsequent reviews – 5 working days
o Geotechnical review:
▪ Initial review – 10 working days
▪ Subsequent reviews – 5 working days
o Deliverables: Review comments in template form or letter; redlined documents as needed.
• Pavement Management Plan Development Services:
o Project Kick off – 1 to 2 weeks
o Update Maintenance and Rehabilitation Activities – 2 to 3 weeks o Pavement Condition Index Surveys – 8 to 10 weeks
o Pavement Condition Index Analysis – 2 to 3 weeks
o Quality Control Procedures – 2 to 3 weeks
o Budget Analysis and M&R Planning – 2 to 3 weeks
o OCTA Measure M2 Report – 2 to 3 weeks
o Many of these tasks overlap and occur concurrently. Typical PMP project duration from initiation through final report preparation is approximately 4 to 6 months, depending on City review timelines and project coordination requirements. o GMU understands the City of Laguna Hills’ Measure M2 PMP update is submitted during even-numbered years. If selected, GMU recommends initiating the PMP update in Fall of the preceding year to allow adequate time for field evaluations, data analysis, and preparation of a draft PMP report for City review by approximately March, followed by finalization prior to the June OCTA submission deadline.
• Pavement Engineering:
o Document review, pavement surface condition assessment – 1 to 2 weeks o Field exploration – 1 week
o Laboratory testing – 1 to 2 weeks
o Deflection testing and analyses – 1 to 2 weeks

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o Ground penetrating radar testing – 1 to 2 weeks (concurrent with deflection testing) o Pavement engineering analyses – 2 to 3 weeks
o Identification of isolated pavement repair locations – 2 to 3 weeks o Pavement report preparation – 2 to 3 weeks
• Geotechnical Engineering:
o Background document review – 1 to 2 weeks
o Field exploration – 1 to 2 weeks
o Laboratory testing – 2 to 3 weeks
o Geotechnical analyses – 2 to 3 weeks
o Report preparation – 2 to 3 weeks
• Construction Observation and Materials Testing:
o Technicians and Inspectors available within 24 hours’ notice. o Deliverables (inspection reports) available within 2 working days or sooner if needed.

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H: COMMUNICATION PLAN
GMU recognizes that responsive communication and coordination are critical components of successful on-call municipal support services. Our team is committed to maintaining clear, timely, and proactive communication with City staff throughout each assignment. Communication will typically occur through a combination of email correspondence, phone calls, virtual meetings, and in-person coordination meetings, depending on the City’s preferences and the nature of the assignment.

Unless otherwise requested by the City, GMU typically provides weekly communication updates regarding project status, schedule, outstanding issues, upcoming activities, and deliverables.

However, the frequency of communication can be adjusted based on the City’s preferences and project needs, including more frequent coordination during active construction, schedule-sensitive tasks, or urgent matters, or less frequent updates for routine or lower-intensity assignments.

Given GMU’s local office location in Rancho Santa Margarita and our existing working relationship with the City, GMU personnel are readily available for in-person meetings, site visits, and coordination discussions at City Hall or project sites, as needed.

GMU’s communication approach includes the following:
• Regular coordination between GMU project managers, field personnel, and City staff regarding project status, schedule, and outstanding issues. • Timely responses to City questions, requests for information, and project-related concerns.
• Internal coordination between field and office staff to communicate field conditions, testing results, schedule impacts, and potential project issues. • Prompt communication of critical findings, construction issues, or items requiring City input or direction.
• Periodic progress updates and meetings, as requested by the City, to review project status, budgets, schedules, and deliverables.

Additional coordination and communication will be provided as needed to support project milestones, schedule-sensitive activities, or urgent project matters.

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I. COMPENSATION/PAYMENT SCHEDULE
In accordance with Section VI of the RFP and Addendum 1, GMU has submitted its schedule of fixed hourly billing rates under separate cover. As clarified in Addendum 1, GMU’s proposal is limited to Option 1 (Public Works/Engineering Services), and no Building Division services are proposed.

GMU has also completed and included the required Fee Proposal Worksheet. Because portions of the worksheet are not applicable to the Public Works/Engineering service categories proposed herein, GMU has additionally included its Schedule of Charges for Public Works/Engineering Services to provide a more complete representation of the billing classifications and rates applicable to the proposed services.

The submitted Schedule of Charges shall remain valid for the duration of the contract period.

J: CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
GMU understands and agrees to provide evidence of insurance coverage meeting the requirements outlined in the Sample Professional Services Agreement upon request by the City.

GMU currently maintains an active on-call agreement with the City and has previously provided certificates of insurance in support of those services. The consultant’s acknowledgement of compliance with insurance requirements for agreement for professional services form is attached to this proposal in Appendix B.

K: CERTIFICATION OF PROPOSAL
The certification of proposal form is attached to this proposal in Appendix B.

L: NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
The non-collusion affidavit form is attached to this proposal in Appendix B.

M: ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF ADDENDA
The acknowledgement of addenda form is attached to this proposal in Appendix B.

Appendix A
Key Staff Resumes

30336 Esperanza, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 | ph: 949.888.6513 | fax: 949.888.1380 | web: www.gmugeo.com ROGER W. SCHLIERKAMP, MSC, PE
Vice President, Principal Pavement Engineer

PROFESSION
Civil Engineer

REGISTRATION
Registered Civil Engineer C81529
State of California

EDUCATION
M.S. Civil Engineering
(Pavement/Materials Engineering),
University of Nevada, Reno
B.S. Civil Engineering
University of Nevada, Reno

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GMU Geotechnical, Inc.
(2014 – Present)
Vice President, Principal
Pavement Engineer, Rancho
Santa Margarita, California
Twining, Inc.

Pavement Engineer
Long Beach, California
University of Nevada, Reno
Graduate Researcher,
Pavement / Materials
Reno, Nevada

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
• California Asphalt
Pavement Association
(CalAPA)
• ASCE Orange County
• Engineers without Borders
• AGC
• American Public Works
Association (APWA)
• Santiago Canyon College
– Part Time Instruction
(Construction Materials)
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.

Roger possesses over 16 years of experience in
pavement engineering and is a California-licensed civil engineer. A summary of his areas of expertise includes:
• Pavement engineering evaluation, structural
analysis, rehabilitation design
• Pavement management planning (PMP)
• Pavement construction management advisory
• Pavement plans, specifications, and estimates
• Non-destructive testing, including falling-weight
deflectometer (FWD) testing & ground-penetrating
radar (GPR) testing
• Pavement smoothness testing
• Pavement mix designs, including hot-mix asphalt
(HMA), rubberized hot-mix asphalt (RHMA), warmmix asphalt (WMA) following Marshall, Hveem, and Superpave design methods, soil-stabilization, and
cold recycled asphalt
• Pavement preservation strategies, including fog
seals, slurry seals, scrub seals, micro-surfacing
seals, and chip seals
• Pavement rehabilitation strategies, such as
rubberized pavement overlays, cold recycling, fulldepth reclamation, cement/lime base, and subgrade stabilization
• In-depth knowledge of various pavement
construction specifications, including Caltrans,
Greenbook, Airport, and Ports.
• Quality control / assurance laboratory testing
expertise, including Hveem Stability, Hamburg
Wheel Track, Moisture Susceptibility, and more.

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Select Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Projects
City of Aliso Viejo, Citywide Pavement Management Plan Update, 2026-2028: Completed the 2026 citywide pavement management study covering approximately 72 centerline miles to support compliance with OCTA Measure M2 requirements; the 2028 update is currently under contract. Scope included updating and QA/QC-validated the pavement inventory database, performed ASTM D6433-compliant PCI walking surveys, and integrated results into a GIS-based management system. Conducted multi-scenario budget analyses, including existing funding, maintain-PCI, and PCI increase scenarios, incorporating deterioration modeling and treatment triggers. Developed conclusions and prioritized maintenance and rehabilitation recommendations based on these analyses.

City of Newport Beach, Citywide Pavement Management Plan Updates, 2023-2026:

Completed PMP updates for approximately 205 centerline miles in support of OCTA Measure M2 compliance. Scope included updating and QA/QC validation of the pavement inventory database, conducting ASTM D6433-compliant PCI surveys, and integrating results into a GISbased management system. The updates included extensive PCC alley surveys, with local streets and alleys assessed on a biennial cycle, as well as annual City-specific GIS database updates. Analyses were performed using MicroPAVER and included multi-scenario budget evaluations (existing funding, maintain-PCI, and PCI increase scenarios) to develop and prioritize cost-effective maintenance and rehabilitation strategies based on network condition.

City of Laguna Niguel, CA, Citywide Pavement Management Plan Updates, 2020-2026:

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). PAVER pavement management software was utilized to deliver this project.

City of Hermosa Beach, Citywide Pavement Management Plan Update, 2024: Managed a citywide pavement management study covering approximately 48 centerline miles to meet Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) requirements. Utilized PAVER to develop condition assessments and maintenance strategies.

City of San Fernando - Citywide Pavement Management Plan Update, 2024: Led the update of the City’s Pavement Management Plan (PMP) for approximately 50 centerline miles in compliance with LA Metro requirements. Scope included updating the PMP in accordance with ASTM D6433, validating pavement condition data, and utilizing PAVER to develop a prioritized multi-year (7-year) rehabilitation program based on PCI and site-specific constraints. Field-verified recommended treatments and performed targeted investigations to confirm the most appropriate maintenance and rehabilitation strategies. Developed annual street rehabilitation lists, supported GIS-based data integration and mapping, and assisted with council presentations. Also supported compliance reporting and implementation planning for the City’s annual pavement rehabilitation program.

City of Chino Hills - Citywide Pavement Management Plan Updates, 2021: Performed a comprehensive pavement condition index (PCI) survey and system update for approximately 193 centerline miles, re-establishing the City’s pavement management program after its last update in 2005. Deliverables developed using PAVER.

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Crystal Cove Community Association, 2016 - 2020: Established a pavement management inventory in 2016 and performing yearly pavement management plan updates since to help the community cost-effectively maintain and optimize their roadway network condition.

Groves at Orchard Hills Homeowners Association, 2019 to Present: Established a pavement management inventory in 2019 and performed pavement management plan updates.

Casta Del Sol Community Association, 2017 to Present: Established a pavement management system in 2017 for approximately 22 centerline miles of streets managed by the HOA with a yearly street improvement budget of approximately $800k to $1.2M per year.

Performing periodic reviews and updates to the community’s pavement management plan each year.

Lake Forest II Master HOA, 2020 to Present: Established a pavement management system in 2020 for approximately 12 centerline miles of streets managed by the HOA with a yearly street improvement budget of approximately $1.0M per year. Performing periodic reviews and updates of the community’s pavement management plan each year.

Emerald Bay Community Association, 2019 to Present: Established a pavement management system in 2019 for approximately 6 centerline miles of streets managed by the HOA with a yearly street improvement budget of approximately $300k per year. Performing periodic reviews and updates of the community’s pavement management plan each year.

Ocean Ranch HOA, 2014 to Present: Established a pavement management system in 2014 for approximately 5 centerline miles of streets managed by the HOA with a yearly street improvement budget of approximately $600k per year. Performing periodic reviews and updates of the community’s pavement management plan each year.

Select Quality Assurance Testing and Observation Projects (Construction Materials Testing)
Irvine Center Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CIP 312101), City of Irvine, CA, 2025: Quality assurance observation and testing services for the rehabilitation of Irvine Center Drive from Pacifica to Lake Forest Drive. Improvements consisted of 7-inch localized AC patch repairs and 3.5-inch mill-and-overlay including a 2-inch ARHM cap. Testing included subgrade compaction, asphalt concrete, ARHM, and concrete materials testing.

Jamboree Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CIP 311802), City of Irvine, CA, 2024:

Provided geotechnical and materials observation and testing services for the rehabilitation of Jamboree Road from Michelle Drive to the railroad tracks. The heavily traveled corridor had experienced recurring pavement settlement and cracking caused by under-compacted fill over a 67-foot-wide reinforced concrete box culvert located approximately 10 to 12 feet below the surface. The project team implemented an innovative solution using cement-treated subgrade and geogrid reinforcement embedded within aggregate base to bridge over the deficient fill, eliminating the need for deep excavation while reducing construction time, traffic disruption, and cost. GMU's testing services included cement-treated subgrade, aggregate base, and asphalt concrete materials. This project was recognized by ASCE Orange County and ASCE Los Angeles with an Outstanding Roadways and Highways Project award.

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Non-Arterial Streets Asphalt Repairs Zone D (24S01A), City of Lake Forest, CA, 2025:

Quality assurance observation and testing services for the rehabilitation of Zone D non-arterial streets. Improvements consisted of 2-inch AC mill-and-overlay, 4-inch AC mill-and-overlay, and 12-inch full-depth AC replacement. Testing included asphalt concrete field density, subgrade compaction, and laboratory testing of AC materials.

Arterial Pavement Rehabilitation Project – Paseo De Valencia and La Paz Road (CIP 104 & 109), City of Laguna Hills, CA, 2024-2025: Quality assurance observation and testing services for the rehabilitation of Paseo De Valencia from Alicia Parkway to Avenida De La Carlota and La Paz Road from the west city limit/SR-73 to Alameda Avenue. Improvements consisted of AC remove-and-replace (4- to 6-inch depth), 2-inch fiber-reinforced AC/ARHM overlay, and PCC curb, gutter, and sidewalk improvements. The project also included curb ramp replacement along Alicia Parkway.

Wagon Wheel Pavement Maintenance Project, Orange County Public Works, CA, 2024- 2025: Provided quality assurance observation and testing services and design-phase pavement engineering services for the asphalt overlay of various residential streets within the unincorporated Wagon Wheel Service Area north of Oso Parkway. Improvements consisted of cold milling, ARHM-GG-B asphalt concrete overlay, utility adjustments, survey monument adjustments, and reestablishment of traffic striping and pavement markings. GMU also assisted the County with compaction dispute testing protocol and resolution.

Glenwood Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project, City of Aliso Viejo, CA, 2025: Quality assurance observation and testing services for the mill-and-overlay rehabilitation of Glenwood Road. Improvements consisted of milling and fiber-reinforced rubberized asphalt concrete overlay. Testing included asphalt concrete field density, laboratory testing of AC materials, and plant inspection during AC production. GMU also assisted the City with resolution of an asphalt quantity discrepancy.

Harbor Blvd and Garden Grove Blvd Intersection Improvement Project (CP-1303000), City of Garden Grove, CA, 2025-2026: Oversaw quality assurance observation and testing services for this intersection improvement project. Improvements consisted of roadway widening, construction of new turn lanes, asphalt concrete and aggregate base paving, concrete curb and gutter, sidewalk, curb ramps, catch basins, storm drain piping, and traffic signal installation. GMU provided materials testing of asphalt concrete, aggregate base, subgrade compaction, and concrete materials to support the project. 2025 Residential Streets Improvement Project (CP-1446000), City of Garden Grove, CA, 2025: Oversaw quality assurance observation and testing services for the rehabilitation of various residential streets. Improvements consisted of cold milling, localized AC dig-out repairs, asphalt concrete paving, Type II slurry seal with reinforcing fibers, PCC curb and gutter replacement, cross gutter and curb ramp reconstruction, and adjustment of utility covers to finish grade.

Seal Beach Boulevard and North Gate Road/I-405 Ramps Intersection Improvement Project, City of Seal Beach, CA, 2025: Quality assurance observation and testing services for the mill-and-overlay and full-depth AC replacement at the intersection of Seal Beach Boulevard and North Gate Road/I-405 southbound on- and off-ramps. Milling depths ranged from 0.25 feet to 12 inches with full-depth AC replacement. Testing included subgrade and aggregate base compaction, asphalt concrete field density, and laboratory testing including

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Hveem Stability, maximum density, asphalt binder content, and gradation. Plant inspection services were also provided during AC production.

Residential Roadway Rehabilitation Project – Quadrant C3 (Project No. 25001), City of Fountain Valley, CA, 2025: Quality assurance observation and testing services for the rehabilitation of Quadrant C3 residential streets. Improvements consisted of cold milling, AC overlay, Type II polymer-modified slurry seal with 2.5% latex, and PCC sidewalk reconstruction.

Arterial Streets Pavement Rehabilitation Project Phases 1A and 2A (CIP 24108), City of San Juan Capistrano, CA, 2025: Quality assurance observation and testing services for the rehabilitation of San Juan Creek Road and Camino Del Avion. Testing included subgrade compaction, aggregate base, Portland cement concrete, and asphalt concrete materials.

Residential Annual Slurry Program Zones V & VI – Phase 2 (Cash Contract No. 24-07), City of Laguna Niguel, CA, 2025: Quality assurance observation and testing services for approximately 4.2 million square feet of Type II rubberized emulsion aggregate slurry (REAS) seal. Laboratory testing included emulsion content, residual binder content and wet-track abrasion testing. GMU also prepared punch list inspection report of completed work.

City of Mission Viejo Fiber Utility Pavement Restoration Projects, City of Mission Viejo, CA, 2024 to Present: Oversaw quality assurance observation and testing services for the City's annual fiber utility pavement restoration projects. Improvements consisted of verifying milling depth, installation of pavement interlayer, and asphalt concrete overlay to restore pavement surfaces at micro-trench locations associated with fiber internet installation.

Edinger Avenue and Talbert Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CC No. 1741), City of Huntington Beach, CA, 2024: Quality assurance observation and testing services for the rehabilitation of Edinger Avenue from Countess Drive to Saybrook Lane, Talbert Avenue from Edwards Street to the west city limits, and Indianapolis Alley from Farnsworth Lane to Sandpiper Lane. Testing included cement-treated base, ARHM, conventional asphalt concrete, and concrete materials. Plant inspection services were provided for ARHM production.

Annual Roadway Resurfacing Project (CIP #1352) and Citywide Storm Drain Improvement Project (CIP #1358), City of Dana Point, CA, 2025 to Present: Quality assurance observation and testing services for the rehabilitation of various streets, including Blue Lantern, Valencia Place, Granada Drive, Calle Almanza, Calle Real, and Calle Portola.

Improvements consisted of full-depth reclamation, asphalt base paving, cold milling, fiberreinforced asphalt concrete overlay, subgrade repairs, PCC curb and gutter reconstruction, sidewalk, pedestrian ramps, cross gutters, catch basin and storm drain improvements, and adjustment of utility appurtenances to grade.

Annual Residential Roadway Repair, Overlay, and Slurry Seal Projects, City of Mission Viejo, CA, 2017 to Present: Oversight and management of quality assurance observation and testing services for the City's annual residential roadway repair, overlay, and slurry seal projects. Improvements generally consisted of localized AC patch repairs and ARHM overlay of arterial and residential streets, and annual slurry seal applications.

Antonio Gateway Improvements Project, 2025, City of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 2025: New median construction and asphalt concrete paving.

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Annual Citywide Street Resurfacing – FY 21-22 & FY 22-23 Projects, City of Stanton, CA, May 2022 to July 2024: Asphalt Rubberized Hot Mix (ARHM), Fiber Reinforced Asphalt Concrete (FRAC), and Slurry Seal observation and testing.

Cerritos Avenue (Knott Avenue to Beach Boulevard) Pavement Resurfacing Project, City of Stanton, CA, December 2023 to March 2024: Asphalt Rubberized Hot Mix (ARHM) and Asphalt Concrete (AC) observation and testing.
2017-2024 Annual Residential Roadway Repair and Overlay Projects: Oversight and management of materials testing services for the City’s annual residential roadway repair and overlay projects. Improvements consisted of 4-inch thick localized AC (patch) repairs followed by 1.5- or 2.0-inch thick AC overlay.
2017-2024 Annual Residential Slurry Seal Projects: Oversight and management of materials testing services for the City’s annual residential slurry seal projects. Improvements consisted of applying Type I rubberized slurry seal, rotating between 7 zones of residential streets each year.

Trampas Dam, Santa Margarita Water District, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA: Roger managed and oversaw the asphalt concrete (AC) materials testing component of the Trampas Dam Project, including pavement laboratory acceptance tests, such as asphalt concrete binder content, gradation, and Hveem Stability value.
2022 Zone F Slurry Seal Project, City of Lake Forest, CA: Managed quality assurance observation and testing services for the 2022 City of Lake Forest Zone F Slurry Seal Project.

Slurry seal laboratory tests included moisture content, emulsion content, residual binder content, gradation, sand equivalent, and wet-track abrasion test.

Select Pavement Evaluation and Design Projects
Local Municipalities and Agencies
Anaheim Shores / W Romneya Drive Pavement Evaluation Project (W La Palma Avenue to Euclid Street), City of Anaheim, CA, 2025-2026: Pavement design engineer overseeing the evaluation of approximately 3,650 centerline feet of Anaheim Shores and W Romneya Drive, including pavement surface condition assessment, falling weight deflectometer (FWD) testing, ground-penetrating radar (GPR) testing, corings, laboratory testing, mapping of localized AC repair areas, and development of pavement improvement recommendations.

GPR testing identified variable aggregate base conditions and confirmed areas lacking aggregate base, minimizing unforeseen conditions during construction. Deflection testing determined both segments to be structurally deficient. Five improvement alternatives were developed ranging from full-depth AC remove-and-replace reconstruction (20-year design life) to various mill-and-overlay strategies using fiber-reinforced ARHM and AC leveling courses with localized repairs (10- to 15-year design lives).

Nohl Ranch Open Space Trail Improvement Project, City of Anaheim, CA, 2025-2026:

Pavement evaluation and geotechnical design services for the Nohl Ranch Trail between Scout Trail and Santa Ana Canyon Road. Scope included pavement surface condition assessment, corings, laboratory testing, pavement engineering analysis, and development of

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pavement improvement recommendations, as well as retaining wall geotechnical design parameters. Two pavement improvement alternatives were developed: (1) full-depth AC reconstruction to achieve a 20-year design life, and (2) a 2-inch AC overlay to achieve a 10- year design life where grade increase is acceptable. Geotechnical recommendations included corrective grading, foundation design, lateral earth pressure parameters, and wall backfill and drainage criteria.

North and South Harbor Boulevard Pavement Evaluation Project, City of Anaheim, CA, 2025-2026: Pavement design engineer overseeing the evaluation of North Harbor Boulevard from the north city limits to West North Street and South Harbor Boulevard from Lincoln Avenue to West South Street, including pavement surface condition assessments, falling weight deflectometer (FWD) testing, ground-penetrating radar (GPR) testing, corings, laboratory testing, mapping of localized AC repair areas, and development of pavement improvement recommendations. These heavily traveled arterial segments carry Traffic Index values of 12.0 and 11.0, respectively. Deflection testing determined both segments to be structurally deficient. Two mill-and-overlay rehabilitation alternatives were developed using ARHM-GG-C overlay with localized AC repairs, providing 15- to 20-year design lives.

San Miguel Drive Pavement Evaluation Project (San Joaquin Hills Road to Ford Road), City of Newport Beach, CA, 2025: Pavement design engineer overseeing the evaluation of approximately 7,750 centerline feet of San Miguel Drive, including review of as-built drawings dating to the 1980s, pavement surface condition assessment, falling weight deflectometer (FWD) testing, corings, laboratory testing, identification of localized AC repair areas, and development of pavement improvement recommendations. Review of 2001 as-built records revealed that AC thickness was reduced during previous improvements, contributing to current structural inadequacy. FWD testing identified structurally inadequate conditions in select lanes, particularly in the outside (Lane 2) travel lanes. Mill-and-overlay rehabilitation using ARHM-GG-C with localized 6.5-inch full-depth AC patches was recommended.

Cow Camp Road, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA: Pavement design services to support Project Report and final design PS&E for a 4-mile arterial roadway between Antonio Pkwy and Ortega Hwy on the north side of San Juan Creek.

Bristol Street North and Spy Glass Hill Road Pavement Evaluation Projects, City of Newport Beach, CA, 2024-2025: Pavement design engineer overseeing the evaluation of Bristol Street North from Campus Drive to Jamboree Road (approximately 4,000 centerline feet) and Spy Glass Hill Road from San Miguel Drive to San Joaquin Hills Road (approximately 6,000 centerline feet), including pavement surface condition assessments, falling weight deflectometer (FWD) testing, corings, laboratory testing, and development of pavement improvement recommendations. Bristol Street North carries a Traffic Index of 10.5 and was found to be structurally adequate; Spy Glass Hill Road carries a TI of 8.0 with structural inadequacy identified in the southbound lane. Mill-and-overlay rehabilitation using ARHM-GGC with localized full-depth AC patches was recommended for both segments, with an AC leveling course specified for Bristol Street North to address delamination potential.

South Beach Boulevard Pavement Evaluation Project (Anacapa Way to Ball Road), City of Anaheim, CA, 2025: Pavement design engineer overseeing the evaluation of approximately 7,400 centerline feet of South Beach Boulevard, a major 8-lane arterial, including pavement surface condition assessment, corings, laboratory testing, mapping of localized AC repair areas, and development of pavement improvement recommendations.

Evaluation identified that portions resurfaced circa 2018-2019 with rubberized AC remain in

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good condition, while other areas exhibited load-related distress where missing aggregate base layers reduced structural capacity. Two mill-and-overlay rehabilitation alternatives were developed, one using ARHM-GG-C and one using conventional AC, with 12-inch full-depth localized patches and AC leveling course to address delamination potential. Pavement preservation (crack fill and slurry seal) was recommended for segments still in good condition.

North Blue Gum Street Pavement Evaluation Project (La Palma Avenue to Miraloma Avenue), City of Anaheim, CA, 2025: Pavement design engineer overseeing the evaluation of approximately 2,700 centerline feet of North Blue Gum Street, including pavement surface condition assessment, falling weight deflectometer (FWD) testing, corings, laboratory testing, mapping of localized AC repair areas, and development of pavement improvement recommendations. The roadway carries a Traffic Index of 11.4, with heavy trash truck traffic accelerating pavement deterioration. Review of the 2018 pavement improvement project revealed that areas receiving full-depth AC reconstruction or JPCP are performing well, while areas that received only mill-and-overlay have deteriorated. Three improvement alternatives were developed: (1) mill-and-overlay with fiber-reinforced ARHM and localized repairs, (2) mill-and-overlay with conventional AC and localized repairs, and (3) 12-inch jointed plain concrete pavement (JPCP) to achieve a 40-year design life for high-traffic areas.

East La Palma Avenue Pavement Evaluation Project (North Blue Gum Street to North Miller Street), City of Anaheim, CA, 2025: Pavement design engineer overseeing the evaluation of approximately 7,000 centerline feet of East La Palma Avenue, a 6-lane arterial carrying a Traffic Index of 12.9, including pavement surface condition assessments, corings, laboratory testing, and development of pavement improvement recommendations. Conditions varied from "Good" in recently improved areas to "Very Poor" in segments exhibiting severe load-related and aging-related distress. Segment-specific strategies were developed: ARAM and slurry seal preservation for segments in good condition, mill-and-overlay rehabilitation using ARHM or fiber-reinforced AC for 10-year design life, and full-depth reconstruction — either conventional remove-and-replace or full-depth reclamation with cement treatment (FDR-C) — for 20-year design life.

Brookhurst Street Pavement Evaluation Project (Ball Road to La Palma Avenue), City of Anaheim, CA, 2024: Pavement design engineer performing and overseeing the pavement evaluation of approximately 10,700 centerline feet of Brookhurst Street, a 6-lane arterial carrying a Traffic Index of 11.5, including pavement surface condition assessment, groundpenetrating radar (GPR) testing, corings, laboratory testing, and development of pavement improvement recommendations. Conditions ranged from "Fair" to "Poor," with high-severity alligator cracking concentrated within the wheel paths near the northern project limits. Two mill-and-overlay rehabilitation alternatives were developed using fiber-reinforced AC and fiber-reinforced ARHM, with 11-inch full-depth localized AC patches and AC leveling course to address delamination potential.
2026 Residential Streets Pavement Evaluation Projects, City of Garden Grove, CA, 2025-2026: Pavement design engineer overseeing the evaluation of 21 residential street segments across two phases of work, including pavement surface condition assessments, falling weight deflectometer (FWD) testing, corings, laboratory testing, analysis, and development of pavement improvement recommendations. Conditions ranged from "Poor" to "Serious," with distresses driven by a combination of structural deficiencies, aging, shallow groundwater (encountered at approximately 4 feet at many locations), and separated AC lifts from insufficient tack application during prior construction. Two improvement alternatives were developed for each phase: (1) ARAM followed by slurry seal with localized repairs as a nearPage 688 of 989 Roger W. Schlierkamp 9
term strategy, and (2) full-depth reconstruction, including full-depth reclamation with cement treatment (FDR-C) for segments with inadequate subgrade support and full-depth AC reconstruction for segments with suitable subgrade materials to achieve a 20-year design life.

Western Avenue and Carie Lane Pavement Evaluation Project, City of Stanton, CA, 2025-2026: Pavement design engineer overseeing the evaluation of Western Avenue from Chapman Avenue to West Cerritos Avenue and Carie Lane, including pavement surface condition assessments, corings, laboratory testing, analysis, and development of pavement improvement recommendations. Western Avenue carries a Traffic Index of up to 10.5, and the existing pavement was found to provide less than half the structural capacity required for the anticipated traffic loading, with heavy trash truck traffic from nearby recycling facilities contributing to accelerated deterioration. Two improvement alternatives were developed for Western Avenue: (1) edge-mill and ARHM overlay with fiber-reinforced AC leveling course and localized full-depth repairs, and (2) full-depth reclamation with cement treatment (FDRC) reconstruction with up to 15 inches of CSPB and 8 inches of AC to achieve a 20-year design life. Full-depth AC reconstruction was recommended for Carie Lane.

Magnolia Street Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Subsurface Void Investigation, City of Westminster, CA, 2024: Performed GPR testing and analysis along Magnolia Street between Jennrich Avenue and Grandville Circle to assess potential subsurface voids following a 16-inch water main break that caused a sinkhole approximately 10 by 20 feet in size. Testing utilized both a 2.0 GHz air horn antenna for pavement structure evaluation and a 400 MHz ground-coupled antenna for deeper subsurface scanning to approximately 10 feet. Anomalies were identified and cross-referenced with utility records to support the City's permanent roadway repair.

MacArthur Boulevard and Sand Canyon Avenue Pavement Evaluation Projects, City of Irvine, CA, 2022-2023: Pavement design engineer overseeing the evaluation of MacArthur Boulevard from Campus Drive to Main Street (approximately 1.1 miles) and Sand Canyon Avenue from Quail Hill Parkway to Barranca Parkway (approximately 0.9 miles), including pavement surface condition assessments, 19 pavement corings, falling weight deflectometer (FWD) testing at approximately 400 locations, laboratory testing, analysis, and development of segment-specific pavement rehabilitation recommendations with multiple alternatives per segment. Traffic indices ranged from 10.0 to 10.5. MacArthur Boulevard was structurally adequate with rehabilitation recommended to address aging-related distress and reflective cracking. Sand Canyon Avenue between Quail Hill Parkway and Alton Parkway was structurally deficient, requiring CSPB reconstruction or geotextile-reinforced remove-andreplace alternatives.

Irvine Boulevard, Walnut Avenue, Trabuco Road, and Irvine Center Drive Pavement Evaluation Projects, City of Irvine, CA, 2021-2022: Pavement design engineer overseeing the evaluation of 4 major arterial segments located throughout the City of Irvine, including review of as-built drawings, pavement surface condition assessments, 36 pavement corings, falling weight deflectometer (FWD) testing at approximately 620 locations, laboratory testing, analysis, and development of segment-specific pavement rehabilitation recommendations with multiple alternatives per segment. Traffic indices ranged from 10.0 to 11.0. Deflection testing identified structural deficiencies along Irvine Boulevard, Walnut Avenue, and a portion of Irvine Center Drive, while Trabuco Road was structurally adequate with reflective cracking design governing the overlay recommendations. Walnut Avenue between The Mall and Culver Drive required full reconstruction due to significant structural deficiency and high subgrade

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moisture content, with CSPB, conventional remove-and-replace, and geotextile-reinforced alternatives developed. Settlement along portions of Trabuco Road was identified, with further geotechnical investigation recommended.

Annual Street Resurfacing Projects, City of San Fernando, 2020 - Present: 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, City of Carson, CA, September 2024: Pavement design engineer performing and overseeing the pavement evaluation of Main Street, including corings, laboratory testing, and analysis.

South Serrano Ave from Nohl Ranch Road to South Weir Canyon Road Pavement Evaluation Project, City of Anaheim, CA, May 2023: 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.

Harbor Boulevard Pavement Evaluation Project (Lincoln Avenue to North Street), City of Anaheim, CA, 2024: Pavement design engineer performing and overseeing the pavement evaluation of approximately 3,300 centerline feet of Harbor Boulevard, including pavement surface condition assessment, corings, laboratory testing, analysis, and development of pavement improvement recommendations. Coring revealed treated base underlying most of the roadway and top-down alligator cracking penetrating 2 to 4 inches deep within the wheel paths. Two mill-and-overlay rehabilitation alternatives were developed using fiber-reinforced AC and fiber-reinforced ARHM, with 12.5-inch full-depth localized AC patches and AC leveling course to address delamination potential.

Eastern Avenue from Huntington Drive to Valley Boulevard, City of Los Angeles, CA, December 2023: Managed a comprehensive pavement evaluation along a 1.4-mile arterial corridor, integrating ASTM D6433 condition surveys, coring, Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD) testing, and ground penetrating radar (GPR) to characterize structural capacity and layer composition. Analyzed variable pavement sections, including asphalt concrete over legacy PCC, and identified key distress mechanisms such as aging, load-related failure, and reflective cracking. Developed segment-specific rehabilitation strategies, including full-depth reconstruction and mill-and-overlay alternatives, supported by Caltrans HDM-based structural design and deflection analysis. Provided construction considerations for subgrade instability and variable underlying conditions to support reliable long-term pavement performance.

Camino Capistrano, City of San Juan Capistrano, CA 2016-2023: Pavement design engineer performing and overseeing the pavement evaluation of various segments of Camino Capistrano, including corings, ground-penetrating radar (GPR) testing to identify approximate limits of buried underlying PCC, laboratory testing, and analysis. Roger also oversaw the project during construction, managing construction materials observation and testing.

Hamilton Ave., Heil Ave., and Bolsa Ave. Pavement Evaluation Projects, City of Huntington Beach, CA, June 2023: Pavement design engineer overseeing the evaluation of

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4 major arterial segments located throughout the city of Huntington Beach, including pavement surface condition assessment, corings, falling weight deflectometer testing, laboratory testing, analysis, and development of pavement rehabilitation recommendations.

Crenshaw Boulevard from 79th Street to I-105 Freeway, City of Inglewood, CA, July 2023: Pavement design engineer performing and overseeing the pavement evaluation of Crenshaw Boulevard, including corings, laboratory testing, analysis, localized AC and PCC patch repair mapping, and development of pavement improvement strategy recommendations.

Harbor Blvd., Frontera St., and Nohl Ranch Road Ave. Pavement Evaluation Projects, City of Anaheim, CA, October 2021: Pavement design engineer overseeing the evaluation of 3 arterial segments located throughout the City of Anaheim, including pavement surface condition assessment, corings, falling weight deflectometer testing, laboratory testing, analysis, and development of pavement rehabilitation recommendations.

Los Patrones Parkway, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA: Pavement design engineer for the 5- mile long, new alignment of Los Patrones Parkway between Oso Parkway and Cow Camp Road. Various alternative designs were evaluated and the selected pavement design involved the use of cement-stabilized soil (CSS) to reduce pavement construction costs by approximately 40%. During construction, Roger provided engineering support and reviewed QC/QA test results of CSS, aggregate base, AC, and PCC roadway.

Various Pavement Improvement Projects for OCPW, Orange County, CA, January 2021:

Pavement design engineer overseeing pavement condition assessment, coring, lab testing, analysis, and development of pavement design recommendations for various OCPW projects, including Carbon Canyon Regional Park Pavement Rehabilitation Project and Strands Beach at Salt Creek Parking Lot Pavement Evaluation Project.

Glenn Ranch Road Pavement Evaluation, City of Lake Forest, CA, January 2021:

Pavement evaluation and design, including deflection testing analysis, coring, lab testing of Glenn Ranch Road arterial street.

Los Monteros Homeowners Association Pavement Repair Project, South Coast Water District, Dana Point, CA, July 2020: Unstable subgrade conditions were exposed during waterline repairs. Roger performed and managed pavement surface condition assessments, pavement corings, dynamic cone penetrometer testing, laboratory testing, and the development of cost-effective pavement repair recommendations (geogrid subgrade stabilization and full-depth reclamation with cement treatment recommendation strategies) to address unstable subgrade conditions. During construction, Roger managed quality assurance observation and testing services, including compaction testing. 2020 “Phase 1” Citywide Pavement Evaluation Project, City of Aliso Viejo, CA, December 2020 to January 2021: Pavement design engineer overseeing pavement condition assessments, corings, laboratory testing, analysis, and pavement repair recommendations of arterial and residential street segments. One of the primary objectives was to address concerns regarding the lack of aggregate base beneath most of the city streets and how its absence could impact pavement performance.

East Coast Highway (MacArthur Blvd. to Newport Coast Dr.) Pavement Evaluation Project, City of Newport Beach, CA: Pavement design engineering overseeing the evaluation of the busy arterial roadway East Coast Highway (a.k.a. Pacific Coast Highway),

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including falling weight deflectometer (FWD or deflection) testing to evaluate the roadway’s current structural capacity and ground-penetrating radar (GPR) testing to evaluate locations of underlying PCC pavement.

North Hill Avenue, City of Pasadena, CA (2021): Evaluated two AC pavement intersections along North Hill Avenue (East Topeka Street and North Hill Avenue) in the City of Pasadena to support the North Hill Avenue Complete Streets Project.

Market Street (LA River to Cherry Avenue) Pavement Evaluation Project, City of Long Beach, CA (2020): Evaluated PCC and AC pavement, and developed PCC and AC pavement rehabilitation recommendations.

Colima Road Rehabilitation, City of Whittier, CA: Pavement evaluation of Colima Road, from Lambert Road to Mar Vista Street, and developed pavement reconstruction recommendations to achieve a 20-year design life.

City of Torrance, CA, Plaza Del Amo at Western Mobility Enhancement Project, April 2019: Performed pavement evaluation/design of existing roadway as well as widened roadway.

FY 2018-19 Pavement Maintenance/Repair Project, City of Dana Point, CA, Winter 2018- May 2019: Performed pavement surface condition assessments of various streets throughout City of Dana Point, prioritized streets for maintenance/repair, recommended maintenance/repair strategies, reviewed/developed pavement-related specifications, oversaw quality assurance observation/testing services during the construction phase.

Annual Residential Slurry Seal FY 2021-22 Project, City of Dana Point, CA: Oversight and management of rubberized polymer-modified slurry (RPMS) seal observation and testing services.

Bonita Canyon Drive and Ford Road Pavement Evaluation, City of Newport Beach, CA, March 2019–June 2019: Performed pavement evaluation consisting of pavement surface condition assessments, corings, deflection testing, lab testing, analysis, and development of pavement rehabilitation recommendations.

Bison Avenue, San Joaquin Hills Road, San Nicolas Pavement Evaluation, City of Newport Beach, CA, November 2018-May 2019: Performed pavement evaluation consisting of pavement surface condition assessments, corings, deflection testing, lab testing, analysis, and development of pavement rehabilitation recommendations.

Crenshaw Boulevard Rehabilitation Project, City of Torrance, CA, April 2019: Performed pavement evaluation and developed pavement rehabilitation recommendations.

Various Pavement Evaluation Project, City of Lake Forest, CA. Performed pavement evaluation for various pavement CIP projects, including Portola Parkway (2015), Dimension Drive (2015), Civic Center Drive (2016), etc.

30336 Esperanza, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 | ph: 949.888.6513 | fax: 949.888.1380 | web: www.gmugeo.com MICHAEL B. MOSCROP, M.SC., PE, RGE
President
Senior Principal

PROFESSION
Geotechnical Engineer

REGISTRATIONS
Registered Civil Engineer,
State of California
Registered Geotechnical Engineer,
State of California

EDUCATION
M.S. Civil Engineering, 1999
Geotechnical Engineering,
California State University,
Long Beach.

B.S. Honors, Geography, 1985
Dept. of Geographical Sciences,
Huddersfield University,
England.

Thesis: “Peat Erosion and
Reservoir Sedimentation in the
Southern Pennines, England.”

PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE
GMU Geotechnical Inc.
(2005 – Present)
Vice President, Principal
Geotechnical Engineer
Lejman Geotechnical Group
Incorporated, (1996-2005)
Vice President, Principal
Geotechnical Engineer
Lejman and Lee, Inc. (1986-1996)
Lab/Field Technician to Project
Engineer

PROFESSIONAL

AFFILIATIONS
ACI, ASTM, ASCE – Member,
CalGeo - President

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
Mr. Moscrop has 35 years of experience on a wide variety of geotechnical engineering projects. His experience includes working with residential, commercial, and industrial
developers, water districts and public agencies, including performing geotechnical review services for various Cities and the County of Orange. In addition, he has served as an expert witness in regard to a variety of geotechnical issues over the last 15+ years. Mr. Moscrop’s responsibilities also include overseeing GMU’s state-of-the-art in-house
geotechnical laboratory. He has worked successfully on the following types of projects:
• Transportation Projects (Major Roadways and Bridges)
• Commercial, Industrial, and Retail Projects
• Master-Planned Communities
• Residential and Custom Lot Projects
• Landslide/Slope Stability Investigations & Slope Repairs • Dredging Studies
• Harbor and Marine Projects
• Geotechnical Review Services
• Pavement Engineering Projects
• Seismic Hazard Analyses
• Groundwater Studies
• Water Infrastructure Projects
• Miscellaneous Utility Projects
• Moisture Intrusion Evaluations
• Geotechnical Instrumentation
• Public Works Projects
• Various Forensic Evaluations
• Expert Witness Testimony

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GMU Geotechnical Inc., Vice President and Principal Geotechnical Engineer (May 2005 – Present)
Lejman Geotechnical Group Incorporated, Vice President and Principal Engineer (November 1996 – April 2005)
Project manager, engineer, and expert witness for forensic evaluations of residential, commercial, and industrial construction, primarily for the legal and insurance professions.

Geotechnical review services for the County of Orange. Responsibilities include expert testimony, attendance and participation in mediation, expert meetings and settlement conferences, preparation of declarations and exhibits/displays for mediation and trial. Project management, maintaining client contact, development and implementation of subsurface investigations, site inspections, document research and review, engineering analysis, formulating repair recommendations, report writing, proposal and estimate preparation.

Manager of Cal-trans certified Geotechnical and Materials Laboratory. Lab performs a full range of soil and rock testing including custom testing for select clients. In addition, the lab performs a full range of pavement testing.

Lejman & Lee, Incorporated, Project Engineer/Project Manager (June 1990 to November 1996)
Project manager and engineer for forensic evaluations of distress to residential, commercial and industrial structures, primarily for the insurance and legal professions. Responsibilities included project management, maintaining client contact, development and implementation of subsurface investigations, sampling and geotechnically logging subsurface exploration, site inspections, geotechnical cross-sections, seismic analysis, document research and review, engineering analysis, formulating repair recommendations, report writing, proposal and estimate preparation.

Extensive experience in the design, installation, operation, monitoring, data reduction and engineering analysis of results of geotechnical field instrumentation. These include slope inclinometers, tiltmeters, tensiometers, manometers, pneumatic and open standpipe piezometers, settlement plates and crack monitors.

Additional projects involved with included: residential and commercial development, large landslide investigations, dredging studies, and numerous infrastructure projects including metering stations, highway bridges, RCB culverts, large diameter pipelines and large highway embankment over soft alluvium.

Responsibilities also entailed supervising, scheduling, training, and hiring laboratory, field, staff engineering and drafting personnel. Supervised laboratory management and testing, with duties including assigning testing programs, scheduling, evaluating data reduction and validity, quality assurance, overseeing testing, equipment procurement and calibration.

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Lejman & Lee, Incorporated, Lab Manager/Staff Engineer
(June 1988 – June 1990)
Laboratory: Responsible for the management of geotechnical testing. This included assigning and overseeing testing, implementing lab programs through completion, and evaluating data validity. Responsible for training lab personnel in all aspects of testing, including triaxial shear strength determinations. Maintained, calibrated, updated and purchased lab equipment.

Designed, built, and implemented an automated triaxial testing system, automated and computercontrolled direct shear testing apparatus.

Field Technician: Responsible for numerous grading projects. Carried projects from initial inspection through to report writing and drafting of appurtenant maps. Duties also included training field personnel. Construction monitoring involved pile driving, caisson installation and repair, stone columns, drilled shafts, RCB culvert, large diameter pipelines and compaction grouting operations.

Staff Engineer: Responsible for the implementation of subsurface investigations, primarily for forensic evaluations and damage investigations of commercial and residential construction.

Duties included document research and review, geological logging of borings and test pits, manometer surveys, distress inventories, evaluation and engineering analysis of results, and report preparation. Responsible for the installation, monitoring, data reduction, and interpretation of geotechnical instrumentation.

Lejman & Lee, Incorporated: Field/Laboratory Technician (October 1986 – June 1988)
Performed all facets of laboratory testing. Assisted on geotechnical investigations for infrastructure projects and distress evaluations. Installed and monitored geotechnical instrumentation, including inclinometers, pneumatic transducers, tiltmeters, crack monitors and settlement plates. Performed a wide range of drafting, data reduction and computer analysis.

Field technician on large and small residential, commercial and infrastructure grading projects.

PAPERS AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
California Geotechnical Engineers Association Annual Conference, Carmel, California, April 12, 2003.

Subject: Slab Moisture Intrusion.

Oxnard and Ventura School Districts; Workshop for Design, Construction and Management Team, May, 1998.

Subject: West Slabs, A Titanic Issue – or Just a Passing Iceberg? Moscrop, M. B., (1999) “Moisture Transmission Through Concrete Floor Slabs-On-Grade” Unpub. M. Sc. Dissertation, California State University Long Beach

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Moscrop, M. B., (1985) “The influence of Topography on the Spatial Dimensions and Temporal Variations of the Dynamic Hillslope Contributing Area in a Small Sub-Catchment of Low Relief.” Unpub. B. Sc. Dissertation, Dept. of Geographical Sciences, Huddersfield University.

Moscrop, M. B., et al. (1985) “Peat Erosion and Reservoir Sedimentation in the Southern Pennines.” Unpub. B. Sc. Thesis, Dept. of Geographical Sciences, Huddersfield Polytechnic.

SEMINARS AND SHORT COURSES
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS: 28th Spring Seminar; Lateral Spread & Impact Fill Placement, Dr. L. Youd, Dr. T. Stark & Dr. P. Liu, April 2005.

CALIFORNIA GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION: “In-Situ Density Testing using TDR; Advances in Slope Inclinometer Data Analysis; Grading Code, Guidelines and Standards of Practice”, Gary Durham, Erik Mikkelsen, Dr. Coduto, Kauai, Hawaii, April 6-8, 2005.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS: Pavement Design Seminar by Steve Marvin & Mike Costello, Santa Ana, California, September 24, 2004.

SOIL RETENTION SEMINAR: Sponsored by Soil Retention Systems, Lecture by Dov Leshchinsky, Carlsbad, California, February 24, 2004.

STARK CONSULTANTS, INC: “Analysis of Landslides: Shear Strengths, Testing, and Stability Methods”, Short Course by Dr. Timothy D. Stark, P.E., Los Angles, California, March 2003.

SLOPE INDICATOR: Short Course on Data Reduction & Error Correction for Inclinometers by Erik Mikkelsen, Ventura, California, September 17 & 18, 2002.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EARTHQUAKE CENTRE, “Recommended Procedures for Implementation of DMG Special Publication 117: Guidelines for Analyzing and Mitigating Landslide Hazards in California”, USC, June 20 - 21, 2002.

GREGG IN-SITU, INC.: A Short Course on Cone Penetration Testing, presented by Dr. Peter K.

Robertson, University of Alberta, Canada and David J. Woeller, Conetec Investigation, Ltd., Long Beach, California, May 6, 2002.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS: Landslides: Shear Strengths and Stability Analysis, Dr. T. Stark, January 2001.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY: Evaluation & Mitigation of Seismic Hazards Short Course, Dr. R.B. Seed, Dr. I.M. Idriss, Dr. G.R. Martin, Dr. N.A. Abrahamson, Dr. J.D. Bray, Dr. J.P.

Stewart, August 17 - 19, 2000.

COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY: Building on Expansive and Collapsing Soils, Dr. J. Nelson, April 2000.

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AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS: 23rd Spring Seminar, K Ishihara, R. Whitman, J.

Stewart and J. Bartlet, April 2000.

POST-TENSIONING INSTITUTE: Design of Foundations on Expansive Soils, Houston, Texas, November 1999.

SOUTH COAST GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY: Geotechnical Applications of Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) with Applications to Remote Landslide Monitoring:, W.F. Kane, Ph. D., June 1999.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS: 22nd Spring Seminar, R. Peck, R.G. Goodman and J.

Rogers, May 1999.

WEST COAST CASUALTY’S: Annual Construction Defect Seminar, May 1999.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS: Geotechnical Engineering Division: Long Term Performance of Compacted Fills and Embankments, Dr. I. Noorany. March 1999.

LA BASIN GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY: Ground Fissures in the Southwestern United States: “An Increasing Geotechnical Challenge”, Dr. R.J. Shlemon, February 1999.

WORLD OF CONCRETE: “Solving Moisture-Related Problems with Slabs-on-Grade”, Peter Craig & Herman Protze III, January 1999, Las Vegas, Nevada.

WORLD OF CONCRETE: “Troubleshooting Concrete Cracks”, A. Gustaferro & C. Turton, January 1999, Las Vegas, Nevada.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS: 21st Annual Spring Seminar, “Soil Liquefaction Engineering in a Rapidly Changing World”, Raymond B. Seed, Ph.D., March 1998.

POST-TENSIONING INSTITUTE: Current Practice and Advancements of Post-Tensioned Residential Slabs on Expansive Soil, November 1997.

ACADEMY OF TEXTILES AND FLOORING: Hard Surface Inspectors Course - Inspecting Resilient, Ceramic and Wood Flooring, October 1997.

ACADEMY OF TEXTILES AND FLOORING: Vapor Emission Testing and Moisture Related Flooring Failures on Concrete Foundations, October 20 - 25, 1997.

AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE: Concrete Slabs on Grade, October 1997.

CALIFORNIA GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION: Design and Construction Guidelines for Downdrag on Uncoated and Bitumen-Coated Piles, Dr. Jean-Louis Briaud, June 1997.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS: 2nd Annual Seminar on Issues in Forensic Engineering “The Engineer as an Expert Witness”, UCI, May 1997.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS: 20th Annual Spring Seminar: Geosynthetics in New and Emerging Uses, R.M. Koerner, May 1997.

UNIVERSITY CALIFORNIA IRVINE: California Construction Defect Law for Community Associations, April 1997.

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AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS: Geotechnical Engineering Group: Seismic Design of Foundations, February 1997.

CHEMICAL LIME COMPANY: Lime Stabilization: A Technical Overview, D.N. Little, Ph.D., P.E., February 1997.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS: Geotechnical Engineering Group: Seismic Performance of Hillside Fills, A. Kropp, September 1996.

ASPHALT INSTITUTE: Asphalt Pavements-Principles of Construction of Quality Hot-Mix, May 1996.

ASPHALT INSTITUTE: Asphalt Technology Workshop, Superpave-The Future of Asphalt Mix Design, May 1996.

CALIFORNIA GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION: Soil Design Parameters for PostTensioned Concrete Slabs, Dr. R. Lytton, May 1996.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS: 19th Annual Spring Seminar: Earthquake Induced Liquefaction, I.M. Idriss, April 1996.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS: Geotechnical Engineering Group: Seismic Behavior and Stability of Embankment Dams, Dr. F.I. Makdisi, December 1995.

SOUTH COAST GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY: Geotechnical and Practical Considerations for Design of Shallow Foundations Bearing on Expansive Soils, Dr. W.K. Wray, June 1995.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS: Geotechnical Engineering Group: Interpretation and Comparison of Collapse Measurement Techniques, Dr. S.L. Houston and Dr. W.N. Houston, September 1994.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS: 17th Annual Spring Seminar; Slope Stability Evaluation and Analysis, J. Duncan, Ph.D., April 1994.

BRAINARD-KILMAN: Geotechnical Laboratory Testing Short Course Triaxial and Permeability Testing, W. DeGroff, February 1991.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS: 13th Annual Spring Seminar in Soft Ground Engineering by C. Ladd, April 1990.

GONZAGA UNIVERSITY: Soil Compaction Short Course by F.C. Budinger, G.E., October 1989.

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-ROLLA: 15th Annual Quality Geotechnical Laboratory Testing Short Course, May 1989.

30336 Esperanza, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 | ph: 949.888.6513 | fax: 949.888.1380 | web: www.gmugeo.com LISA L. BATES, PG, CEG
Associate Geologist
Director of Municipal Geotechnical and Engineering Services

PROFESSION
Engineering Geologist

REGISTRATIONS
Certified Engineering Geologist,
State of California
Professional Geologist,
State of California

CERTIFICATIONS
Qualified SWPPP Practitioner,
State of California
Qualified SWPPP Designer,
State of California

EDUCATION
B.S., Geological Sciences,
University of California, Santa
Barbara
Summer Field Studies, Oregon
State University

AFFILIATIONS
National Association of Women In
Construction, Orange County
Chapter – Past Chapter President
(NAWIC)
South Coast Geological Society
Lisa has over 26 years of experience in various aspects of the geotechnical field. She has worked successfully with
homeowners’ associations, residential and commercial
developers, master community planners, and governmental agencies on both private and public works projects. She has extensive experience in a wide variety of projects including:
residential and commercial development, public works
projects, hillside grading, landslide investigation and mitigation, and forensic investigations. Ms. Bates excels at landslide and slope failure investigations and repairs, and has worked with many homeowners’ associations on slope issues.

In addition, she has served as an expert witness for several legal matters. She is also the Reviewing Geologist for several public agencies. Her goal is to provide an outstanding product to her clients in a timely and cost efficient manner, while upholding the high standards and mission of GMU. Selected project categories representative of Ms. Bates’ experience are
described below:
• Landslide/Slope Failure Investigation and Repair
• Construction Management
• Geotechnical Review/Consulting Services for Multiple
Cities
• Public Works Projects
• Fault Studies
• Legal Consultation
• Residential/Commercial Projects
• Single Family Residential Custom Developments
Additional information and notable projects from Lisa’s portfolio are summarized on the following pages.

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LANDSLIDE/SLOPE FAILURE INVESTIGATION AND/OR REPAIR
Ms. Bates’ experience investigating and/or repairing landslides, slope failures, and erosion includes dozens of projects. The list below includes highlights of her project experience, including high-profile or complex landslides.
• Hacienda Road, La Habra Heights - City of La Habra Heights: Project included geotechnical investigation of a portion of roadway with steep natural slopes and existing distress. Investigation included large and small diameter borings, installation and monitoring of a slope inclinometer, geologic analyses, and development of repair options. Project also included development of design repair plans and specifications, as well as coordination with bidders and impacted agencies. • Poppy Trail Landslide, Rolling Hills – California Joint Powers Insurance Authority: Project included geotechnical investigation and design of repair of a large landslide within a hillside residential area.

Challenges included steep terrain, adjacent properties, and complex geology. Duties included geologic investigation and grading observations, project oversight, and construction management advisor services.
• Philemon Landslide, Dana Point – Private Developer: Project included geotechnical investigation and design of repair of a landslide impacting four residential structures. Challenges included existing residences and adjacent properties, adverse geologic structure, and poor shear strengths for onsite soils.

Repair design included innovative slurry backfill of keyway excavation. Duties included geologic investigation, project oversight, and grading observations. Project won 2014 CalGeo Project Award and was presented at 2013 Geo-Congress in San Diego.
• Horseshoe Landslide, Anaheim Hills – Homeowners Association: Project included emergency geotechnical services after re-activation of ancient landslide within developed area. Duties included geotechnical investigation, construction management advisor services, long-term monitoring, groundwater monitoring, development of repair plan, coordination with the Association and their legal counsel, and communication with public agencies. Landslide is underlain by complex geology, and crosses City boundary.
• Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex, Rancho Palos Verdes – Various Clients: Multiple projects within the ancient landslide complex included investigations of:
o Active Portuguese Bend Landslide
o “Parcel 4” Landslide
o Abalone Cove Landslide
Tasks included coordinating complex geologic field investigations with multiple drilling methodologies, analyzing data collected to prepare maps and geologic cross-sections, creation of a structure contour map of the entire landslide complex, and development of mitigation measures to stabilize the landslides.
• South Shores Landslide, Rancho Palos Verdes – Harris & Associates: Project included study of the inactive landslide’s potential impact on a new storm drain system, including large diameter and continuous core drilling, analyses, and development of conceptual designs.

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CONSULTANT TO PUBLIC AGENCIES
Lisa has over 26 years’ experience working with various governing agencies, including 20 years providing on-call geotechnical services to a variety of agency clients. A chronological list of Ms. Bates’ experience is described below:
• City of Aliso Viejo (2011 to 2012):
o Construction Observation
o Emergency Services (Slope Failures)
• City of Rancho Santa Margarita (2008 to current):
o Development Reviews
o Geotechnical Investigation and Design
• City of Laguna Niguel (2002 to current):
o Development Reviews (Building, Grading, and Planning/Entitlement) o Geotechnical Investigation and Design
o Construction Observation
o Emergency Services (Landslides, Public Safety, “Red Tagging”, etc.) o Geotechnical Monitoring
• City of Chino Hills (2002 to current):
o Development Reviews (Building, Grading, and Planning/Entitlement) o Geotechnical Investigation and Design
o Construction Observation
o Emergency Services (Landslides, Public Safety, etc.)
o Geotechnical Monitoring
• City of Dana Point (2008 to current):
o Geotechnical Investigation and Design
o Construction Observation
o Emergency Services (Slope Failures, Blufftop Failures, Public Safety, etc.) o Geotechnical Monitoring
• City of Laguna Hills (2010 to 2020):
o Development Reviews (Grading, Planning, and Entitlement) o Geotechnical Investigation and Design
• City of Mission Viejo (2016 to current):
o Development Reviews (Engineering)
o Geotechnical Investigation and Design
o Construction Observation
o Emergency Services (Landslides, Public Safety, etc.)
o Geotechnical Monitoring
• City of Anaheim (2021 to current):
o Development Reviews (Engineering)

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• City of Laguna Beach (2022 to present):
o Development Reviews (Hydrology and WQMP)

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RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
• Cielo Vista Residential Development, County of Orange – Residential development planned on undeveloped land required fault studies, geotechnical investigation, and foundation investigation for entrance bridge. Tasks included developing recommendations for rough grading, retaining wall, bridge, and residential structure design and providing design input during plan preparation. Provided project management for structural design of retaining and MSE walls. Project required approval from MWD for geotechnical impacts to existing Lower Feeder pipeline, involving detailed analyses, multiple meetings with MWD staff, and coordination of responses to MWD requirements and comments.

Project is currently under construction, with GMU providing geotechnical observation and testing, materials testing, and Special Inspection services, as well as vibration monitoring services.

• Talega, San Clemente – Geotechnical investigation and geotechnical design recommendations for master planned community, including landslide and slope stability mitigation for hillside development.

Investigation included drilling and logging numerous bucket auger and hollow stem borings. • Geotechnical Investigation, Grading & Observations, Rancho Mission Viejo/DMB Ladera, LLC, Ladera Ranch – Geotechnical investigation and grading/construction observations of 8000+ unit master planned community. Tasks include drilling numerous bucket auger and hollow stem borings and geologic mapping and observation during mass and rough grading.

PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS
• Lower Curtis Park Expansion Project, City of Mission Viejo – Geotechnical investigation for proposed park expansion to include 4 new sports fields and associated improvements. Project included study of multiple large landslides and impacts of proposed development on landslide stability. Project is currently under construction, including landslide removal, mass grading, and import of over 1 million cubic yards of fill soil.
• Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 Improvement Projects, Crown Valley Community Park, City of Laguna Niguel – Three phases of improvements at the City’s largest park included: New tot lot, splashground, amphitheater, parking lots, bridge, and community building, as well as retaining walls, and other nonstructural elements. Scope included geotechnical investigations and design support for these improvements, as well as construction geotechnical observations, testing, special inspection, nondestructive testing, and materials testing. • La Pata Avenue Gap Closure, South, County of Orange – Geotechnical investigation for proposed alignments of widening and extension of La Pata Avenue from Ortega Highway to San Clemente.

Project included study of multiple large landslide complexes, fault alignments, and complex geology. • La Pata Interim Widening for New High School, San Juan Capistrano – Capistrano Unified School District: Project included geotechnical investigation and construction observation during widening and re-paving of existing roadway.
• Reclaimed and Domestic Water Reservoirs, City of Chino Hills – Geotechnical investigation for proposed water reservoirs in semi-developed areas. Project included subsurface investigation for reservoir sites and access roadways as well as review of proposed plans. Scope during construction of reservoirs included geotechnical observation and testing, and special inspection. • Dana Point Harbor, City of Dana Point – Geotechnical investigation for redevelopment of existing

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harbor facilities, including new parking structure, retail, restaurants, boat storage and supporting improvements.
• Long Beach Sports Park, Long Beach – Geotechnical investigation for planned recreational sports complex including artificial turf soccer and baseball fields, clubhouse/concessions, office building and skate park to be constructed on property used for oil field operations and debris disposal. Project included complex investigation to evaluate buried alluvial channel and marshland overlain by debris and fill soils, and development of geotechnical recommendations for corrective grading and design of structures.
• Sports Park, Chino Hills, City of Chino Hills – Project included geotechnical investigation, input on design, and construction observations during rough and precise grading, including paving and construction of artificial grass fields.
• City Hall, City of Laguna Niguel – Geotechnical investigation for proposed City Hall site on existing graded area. Project included subsurface investigation, design support, and grading observations. • Portuguese Bend Beach Club, Rancho Palos Verdes – Army Corps of Engineers: Geotechnical investigation for proposed seawall and buttress at toe of active Portuguese Bend landslide.

Investigation included design and analysis of alternative methods to preserve coastal environment. • Government Center, City of Chino Hills – Geotechnical investigation, design recommendations, plan review, and observation of construction of new civic center. Center includes new parking structure, City Hall, fire, and police buildings as well as residential development. • Ortega Highway (State Route 74) Widening between San Juan Creek and Orange/Riverside County Line, Orange County, Private Contractor – Project included providing on-call geotechnical services to general contractor, including evaluation of temporary slope stability in hard rock and rock fill.

FAULT STUDIES
• Cielo Vista Residential Development, County of Orange, North County BRS Project, LLC – Supplemental fault study of site crossed by Whittier Fault. Included excavation and detailed logging of over 500 feet of trench. Fault study analyses methodologies included fracture mechanics, physical characteristics, geomorphology, and datable sediments. Fault study reviewed and approved by County of Orange as part of development approval.

• The Ranch Plan, Orange County – Rancho Mission Viejo: Fault investigation of Mission Viejo fault located within proposed development bubble.
• Seacliff Shopping Center, Huntington Beach - Shea Homes: Fault investigation of branch of Newport-Inglewood fault zone located within Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Studies Zone for proposed shopping center. Investigation included extensive trenching and design review. • Hoag Hospital, Newport Beach - Hoag Hospital: Fault investigation of Newport-Inglewood fault zone and observation during grading of additional parking area and proposed structures. • Foothill Transportation Corridor, CP Alignment, Orange County - Transportation Corridor Agencies: Fault investigation of branch of Cristianitos fault crossing proposed toll road alignment.

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LEGAL CONSULTATION
Ms. Bates has provided geotechnical consultation for litigation on a variety of projects for over 17 years in the State of California. She has been deposed, testified at trial, and participated in mitigation for several cases, including the following issues:
• Landslides
• Slope failure
• Construction dispute
• Slope repair
• Concrete type/source
PUBLICATIONS:

Silver, Gregory, Bates, Lisa, 2012, “Landslide Stabilization Using High Strength Aggregate-Cement Slurry”.

30336 Esperanza, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 | ph: 330.622.0916 | fax: 949.888.1380 | web: www.gmugeo.com Amina Mannan, Ph.D., P.E.

Senior Engineer, Pavement & Geotechnical Engineering

PROFESSION
Civil Engineer

REGISTRATION
Registered Civil Engineer (C98114)
State of California

EDUCATION
Ph.D. Civil Engineering
University of New Mexico,
Albuquerque
M.S. Civil Engineering
University of Akron, Akron, OH
B.S. Civil Engineering
Bangladesh University of Engineering
and Technology, Dhaka Bangladesh

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GMU Geotechnical, Inc., RSM, CA
(2023 – Present)
Senior Engineer
Arias & Associates, Inc. San Antonio, TX
(2018 – 2023)
Senior Pavement & Geotechnical
Engineer
Applied Research Associates Inc.,
Gainesville, FL
(Feb 2018 – Sept 2018)
Pavement Condition Consultant for
FDOT
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque,
NM
(2012 – 2017)
Graduate Researcher
University of Akron, Akron, OH
(2010 – 2012)
Graduate Researcher

AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Civil Engineer
(ASCE)

PUBLICATIONS
Author of over 40 journal and
conference publications in pavement
materials and engineering
Amina is a highly experienced senior pavement and
geotechnical engineer with 15 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 high-quality, cost-effective, and reliable solutions.
• Advanced Non-Destructive Testing: Proficiency in
utilizing non-destructive testing methodologies such
as Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD), Ground
Penetrating Radar (GPR), Laser Crack Measurement
System (LCMS), and Profiler, for comprehensive
pavement condition assessments.
• Pavement Evaluation and Design: Demonstrated
expertise in employing various design methos,
including Caltrans, Greenbook, AASHTO’93, FAA,
AASHTOWare Pavement ME for the evaluation and
design of pavements.
• Pavement Management Plans (PMP): Experience in
formulating PMP using the Pavement Condition Index
(PCI), budget analysis and Maintenance and
Rehabilitation (M&R) planning using PAVER.
• Asphalt Mix Designs: Proficiency in designing
asphalt mixes, encompassing hot-mix asphalt (HMA)
and warm-mix asphalt (WMA) with and without RAP,
in accordance with Superpave mix design method.
• Geotechnical Data and Design
Recommendations: Expertise in providing
geotechnical data and design recommendations for
utilities, retaining walls, and bridges based on the insitu lab testing of soil and rock. • AC Laboratory Testing: Experience in laboratory
testing, including Dynamic Modulus Test, LowTemperature Cracking Test, Beam Fatigue Test, Hamburg Wheel Tracking (HWT) Test, Moisture
Induced Sensitivity Test (MIST), and more.
• Asphalt Binder Testing: Experience in binder
testing, including Dynamic Shear Rheometer (DSR),
Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer (DMA), Bending Beam
Rheometers (BBR), Rotational Viscometer (RV), etc.